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Proud of the
Motion Picture
Industry
and proud to serve it • • ♦
Years of close association have given Bank
of America and the great motion picture
industry a thousand friendly ties.
Today Bank of America is as proud of the
motion picture industry as are its own
leaders. Bank of America is proud, too, of
its position of leadership in serving the mo-
tion picture industry — the great companies,
the stars, the producers, technicians, and the
thousands of workers.
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HOLLYWOOD
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• • • An artist uses brush and oil to obtain
beauty on canvas, while a photographer uses
light, lens and film to obtain the nearest approach
to normal vision sensation. • • • Eastman
Super-X Panchromatic film with its smooth rich-
ness, depth and tonal qualities captures the image
with true fidelity.
EASTMAN FILM
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THE AXSWER
EASTMAN'S cooperation with the in-
dustry has helped to solve many a prob-
lem of motion picture technique. Now it
supplies a complete answer to the im-
portant duplicating problem. Eastman
Fine-Grain Duplicating Positive and Neg-
ative Films are capable of producing du-
plicates actually indistinguishable from
originals. Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester,
N. Y. (J. E. Brulatour, Inc., Distributors,
Fort Lee, Chicago, Hollywood.)
EASTMAN Fine-Grain
DUPLICATIIVG FILMS
1937-38
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QUICLEY PUBLISHING
COMPANY
NEW YORK
TERRY RAMSAYE
editor
ERNEST A. ROVELSTAD
associate editor
INTERNATIONAL
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GROWING wl + h the years
and the Industry which it
serves the International Mo-
tion Picture Ainnanac arrives again.
The mounting stack of proofs as the
Ainnanac closes for 1937-38 is thicker,
heavier, laden with more imposing
figures and longer rosters of name-
worthy persons engaged in the art
and works of the amusement screen.
The "Who's Who" section this year
presents names and biographical
data to the unprecedented total of
I 5,000 persons.
Also the growing complexity of
the structure of the motion picture
and of its international relations is
recorded, reflected, in these pages.
The institution which we proudly
called an industry twenty years ago
is Indeed a super industry today.
This Almanac represents the com-
bined efforts and facilities of all of
Quigley Publications, including Mo-
tion Picture Herald, Motion Picture
Daily, Better Theatres, Teatro al Dia
and Fame, and a 'round the world
staff with bureau offices in Holly-
wood, Chicago and London. It is
dedicated to the service of all of
those constructively interested in the
motion picture.
MARTIN QUIGLEY
New York
July I, 1937
Published by The Quigley Publishing Company, publishers of Motfon Picture Herald, Motion Picture
Daily, Better Theatres, Teatro al Dia, and Fame — The Box Office Check-U p. Publication offices: Rockefeller
Center, 1270 Sixth Avenue, New York. Copyright, 1937, by The Quigley Publishing Company. News-
papers of general circulation may reproduce any material in this volume if proper credit is given
International Motion Picture Almanac. Reproduction by all other publications without juritten per-
mission is forbidden.
Pertinent Statistics
Approximate attendance weekly in the United States 83,000,000 to 88,rXK),000
Approximate world attendance weekly 220 GOO 000
Gross annual admissions in the United Stntes $900,000,000 to $1,000,000,000
Average admission price 22c
World capital investment in the industry $2,650,000,000
Investment in the United States $2,000,000,000
Studio capital investment « jqq qqq qqj
Production cost for 1935-36 $135,000 000
Production volume in United States compared with world production
Estimated by volume 65 ^ent
Estimated by value 85 per cent
Estimated total employed in the industry in the United States 282 000
a. In production 28 000 "'
b. In distribution 12500
c. In theatres '.'.....'.^Il'''.'.'.['.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.['.]'.'.]'.'.]'.[['.'.[241fi00
Extras placed at Central Casting Corporation in Hollywood 258,436
Approximate annual Hollywood payroll $85,800,000
Weekly payroll $l,65o!oOO
World annual advertising expenditure (latest survey) $100 000 000
a. Expenditure in the United States .'.'." $70 000 000
aa. Newspapers, magazines, etc $58 oix) 000
bb. Billboards $7,50o!o00
cc. Accessories $5,000,000
b. Expenditures in other parts of the world $30,000,000
Number of advertisements placed daily in various media 15,000
Total motion picture theatres in the United States 18,818
Total seating capacity 11,470.899
Theatres operating 16 '58
Theatres dark at the end of 1936 2,560
Sound-equipped theatres (total) 17 915
Sound-equipped operating 16258
Silent theatres (total) 903
Silent theatres operating 36
Silent theatres dark 867
Number of prints required on each feature 50 to 250
Average number of simultaneous daily runs per picture 200
Average playing dates to complete bookings "40
Average screening per print !!.... 200
General minimum bookings per picture 2.000
General maximum bookings per picture [ lo'o(X)
Maximum capacity inside exchange storage vaults in cubic feet VSO
Width of strip of positive filin in inches 1%
Thickness of strip of positive film in inches .0O57S
Average number of film shipments per working year between exchange and theatre 15,000,000
Number of feet of film each of the 600 exchanges handles daily 285.120
Average weekly field distribution payroll ' $53o!o(X)
Number of persons employed at all 600 exchanges 12,'500
Average individual weekly salary in exchanges $42 50
New theatres constructed from April. 1936 to June. 1937 '.' 465
Total spent in theatre construction, including "remodeling, from 1929 to June. 1937 $424,914,000
In 1929 $163,559,000
In 1930 $97,580,000
In 1931 (approximated) $45,000,000
In ]932 $17,500,000
In 1933 $13.S0O,(XX)
In 1934 and to April 1935 $20,000,000
In 1935 to April 1936 i . . . . $2l!50o!iXX)
In 1936 to June, 1937 $46,275,000
Approximate amount of film manufactured and used annually, linear feet 2,000,000,000
Average ratio of population to seats in 93 cities over 100,000 population 8.9
Average ratio of population to seats exclusive of large cities 14.4
75 to 85 per cent of all adult admissions are purchased between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Data from Department of Commerce. Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc.,
.Architectural Forum, and oric/ina! sources.
THE 1937-38 MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC
Editorial Contents
A.B.P. Elstree 1055
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences 1034-1317
Ace Studios 10SS-10S8
Acme Stage Equipment Co 1179
Action Film Company 957
Actors' Equity Association 1323
Actors Guild, Producers basic minimum con-
tract of 1937 945
Adam (Frank) Electric Company 1179
ADcaster Service, Inc 957
Addressograph Multigraph Corporation 1179
Adler Sign Letter Co 1179
Adsign Studios 1179
Advance Manufacturing Co 1179
Advance Pictures, Inc 895
Advertising Code 956
Advisory Committee to the Board of Trade,
England 1085
Agencies for Talent and Play and Story
Brokers 938
Air Controls, Inc 1179
Air Express (map) 1044
Alexander Film Company 1335
Allied Bulletin 1286
Allied Exhibitors of Nova Scotia 1011
Allied Exhibitors of Toronto 1011
Allied Seating Co 1179
Allied States Association of Motion Picture
Exhibitors 1011
Allied Theatre Owners, Incorporated 1011
Allied Theatre Owners of Louisiana, Inc 1011
Allied Theatre Owners of Maine 1011
Allied Theatre Owners, New Hampshire 1011
Allied Theatre Owners of New Jersey, Inc 1011
Allied Theatre Owners of Rhode Island 1012
Allied Theatre Owners of Texas 1012
Allied Theatre Owners of the District of Col-
umbia. Inc. 1012
Alhed Theatre Owners of the Northwest, Inc.. 1014
Allied Theatre Owners of Vermont, Inc 1012
Allied Theatres of Eastern Missouri and South-
ern Illinois 1012
Allied Theatres of Illinois, Inc 1012
Allied Theatres of Massachusetts, Inc 1012
Allied Theatres of Michigan, Inc 1012
Allied Theatres of Oregon 1014
Amalgamated Studios. Ltd 1035-1058
Amateur Cinema League, Inc 1317
Amalgamated Studios. Ltd 1055-1058
Amer Anglo Corporation 869
American Blower Corporation 1179
American Cinematographer 1283
American Display Co.. Inc 1180
American Dramatists 1317
American Federation of Musicians 1323
American Film Exchange 957
American Ladder Company 1 180
American Mat Corp 1180
American Newsreel Corporation 869
American Polytect Corporation 1180
American Radio Speaker Corp 1180
American Seating Co 884-1180
American Sign Co 1180
American Society of Cinematographers 1323
American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers 1317
American Tile & Rubber Co 1180
American Tobis Corporation 869
American Transformer Company 1180
Amkino Corporation 869-909
Amperex Electronic Products, Inc 1180
Amperite Co 1180
Ampro Corporation 1180
Andrews (A. H.) Co 1180
Anglia Films, Ltd 1058
Animated Pictures Corporation, Ltd 869
Appel (S.) & Co., Inc 1180
Arcus Ticket Company, The 957
Argentina, Resume of the Year 1154
Argyle British Productions, Ltd 1058
Armstrong Cork Products Co 1180
Arnocinema Export Corporation 957
Art Flag Co., Inc 1180
Artcinema Associates, Inc 869-957
Artists' Managers, Agents (British) 1073
Artkraft Sign Co 1180
Ashcraft (C. S.) Manufacturing Corp 1182
Assistance League Film Location Bureau 1317
Assistance League of Southern California 1318
Assistant (Associated) Directors 1323
Associated Assistant Directors 1323
Associated British Film Distributors. I,td 1058
Associated British Picture Corporation, Lim-
ited 1075-1080
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers, Inc.
(AMPA) 1318
Associated Publications 1286
Associated Realist Film Producers, Ltd 1085
Associated Talking Pictures Limited 1058
Associated Theatre Owners of Indiana, Inc 1014
Association of Cine-Technicians 1085
Association of Exhibitors in Warsaw 1098
Association of Motion Picture Producers, Inc.. 1318
Association of Producers of Supporting Fea-
tures 1098
Astor Pictures Corporation 869
Atlantic Films, Ltd 1060
Atlantic Screen Service 1335
Atlas Educational Film Company 1335
A.T.P. Studios. Ltd 1058
Audio Productions, Inc 869
Australia, Resume of the Year 1157
Austria and America, Resume 1115-1159
Authors' Guild of the Authors' League of
America 1323
Authors' League of America 1323
Automatic Devices Company 1182
Automaticket, Ltd 1075
B
Baker Ice Machine Co., Inc 1182
Baldor Electric Company 1182
Ballantyne Company 1182
Bausch & Lomb Company 1182
Beaconsfield 1055
Bell & Howell Company 957
Belson Manufacturing Company 1182
Berg (John) Manufacturing Co 1182
Best Devices Company 1182
Best Sellers 942
Better Theatres 1283
Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Co., Inc 1182
Billboard 1283
Biograph Studios 895
Biographies 23
Bioscop Prod, and Distr.. Ltd 1098
Blossom Manufacturing Company 1182
Blue Ribbon Photoplays. Inc 870
Bonded Film Stores, Ltd 1085
Bonds (table) 894
Book Reviews 1316
Bookers and Exchanges 989
Books (Best Sellers) 943
Box OfTice Check-Up (Fame) 1284
Brandt Automatic Cashier Company 1182
Bray Pictures Corporation 870
Brazel Novelty Company 958
Brenkert Light Projection Company 1182
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BRITISH MARKET, THE
Artists, Managers, Agents 1073
Exporters and Importers 1095
Film Printers 1074
Financial Statements 1080
Importers and Exporters 1095
Money Makers of 1936 (All Star) 1093
Money Makers of 1936 in British Made
Pictures 1094
Personnel of Companies (other than pro-
duction) 1075
Processing Laboratories 1074
Production Companies: Structure, Personnel 1058
Productions and Importations Compared 1054
Resume of the Year, by Bruce Allan 1045
Selling Agents 1095
Studios' Sound Equipment and Tlieir
Capacities 1055
Trade Organizations 1085
Western Money Making Stars 1094
British & Continental Trading Co., Inc 870
British and Dominions Film Corp. Ltd 1060-1080
British Actors' Equity Association 1085
British All-Star Money Makers of 1936 1093
British Artists' Managers, Agents 1073
British Board of Film Censors 1088
British Companies, Personnel of (other than
production) 1075
British Film Institute 1088
British Films Distributors 1098
British Financial Statements 1080
British Independent Exhibitors (Distribution)
Co. Ltd 1075
British Institute of Cinematography 1088
British Kinematograph Society 1092
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd. . .1055-1060-1082
British Movietone News, Ltd 1060
British National Films, Ltd 1062
British Paramount News 1062
British Pictorial Productions, Ltd 1062
British Production Companies; Structure,
Personnel 1058
British Productions and Importations 1054
British Studios (Map) 1057
British Studios' Sound Equipment and Their
Capacities 1055
British Sub-Standard Cinematograph Assoc... 1088
British Trade Personnel 1085
Broadway Productions, Inc 895
Bruckner-Mitchell, Inc 1183
Brulatour (J. E.) Inc 958
Brush Development Co 1183
Buckingham Film Productions. Ltd 1062
Buob & Scheu 1183
Burr (CO Productions, Inc 895
Burroughs Tarzan Enterprises 910
Burton Holmes Films Inc 1335
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd 1062
c
Cable (John L.) Manufacturing Co 1183
California Theatres Association, Inc 1014
Cameras, Exports (Total) 1144
Campbell Productions, Inc 8%
Canadian Exchanges 999
Canadian Moving Picture Digest 1286
Capitani Film 1098
Capitol Film Corporation, Ltd 1062
Carrier Engineering Corporation 1183
Carroll Musgrove Theatres, Limited 1098
Catholic Actors Guild of America 1324
Catholic Writers' Guild of America 1324
Celebrity Productions, Inc 870-910
Celotex Corporation 1183
Censor Boards (State and Local) 1030
Central Casting Corporation 1324
Central Film Company 958
Central Information Bureau for Educational
Films, Ltd. (England) _. 1088
Central New York Theatre Owners Association 1014
Century Electric Company 1183
Century Lighting, Inc 1183
Certain-Teed Products Corp 1183
Channon (J. H.) Corporation 1183
Chaplin (Charles) Film Corporation 870-896
Chase (L. C.) & Company 1183
Chesterfield Motion Picture Corp 870-910
Chicago Cinema Products Company 1183
Chicago Expansion Bolt Company 1183
China, Resume of the Year 1162
Chronology of the Motion Picture 21
Church Films (Frank) 1335
Cincinnati Advertising Products Co 1184
Cincinnati Time Recorder Co 1184
Cinecolor, Inc 896
Cinelandia 1283
Cinema Club 1319
Cinema Hallmarks 1286
Cinema Patents Company, Inc 870
Cinematographers' Union (Trade Union) 1098
Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association of
Great Britain and Ireland 1088
Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund 1090
Cine-Mundial 1284
C. I. N. E. S 1098
Circuits (total) 1020-1021
Clancy (T. R.), Inc 1184
Clark (Peter), Inc 1184
Clayton Products Co 1184
Cleveland Motion Picture Exhibitors Assoc... 1014
Climax Reflector, Inc 1184
Clinton Carpet Company 1184
Cochrane (Charles P.) Co 1184
Code of Ethics (Advertising) 956
Code of Ethics (Production) 954
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc 958
Columbia Pictures Corporation
870-884-896-910-932-958-1075-1099
Commodore Pictures Corporation 871-912
Company Officers 957
Condor Pictures, Inc 871-896
C'ongoleum-Nairn, Inc 1184
Conquest Pictures Company 898
Conn Pictures (Ambassador) 896-909-961
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc 871-885
Consolidated Theatres, Limited..... 871
Continental Electric Co 1184
Contract Players 932
Coppus Engineering Corporation 1184
Corporate Personnel 869
Costume Companies 1332
Coxsackie Manufacturing Corporation 1184
Craftex Company 1184
Cremonim-Wood Corporation 1184
Crescent Pictures 912
Cretors (C) & Company 1184
Cricklewood 1055
Criterion Productions, Ltd 1062
Crystal Electric Sign Co 1184
Cutler-Hammer. Inc 1184
D
Daily Press, Motion Picture Editors 1312
Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc 1185
Danubia Pictures, Inc 871-912
Darmour Studios 898
Davies Air Filter Co 1185
Day-Brite Reflector Company 1185
Dayton Safety Ladder Company 1185
Dazians, Inc 1185
Deaths of the Year 1278
Debrie (Andre) Inc., of America 961
DeFrenes & Company 1335
Delco-Frigidaire Conditioning (Division) Gen-
eral Motors Sales Corp 1185
Delivery Services 1331
DeMille (Cecil B.) Productions. Inc 871
Denham 1055
Devon Film Corporation 872
DeVry. Herman A., Inc 1186-1336
Dictograph Products Co.. Inc 1186
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Digest of Publications 1291
Disney (Walt) Productions, Ltd 872-898-1078
Display Stage Lighting Company 1186
Diversion Pictures, Inc ,.. 898
Dixon (Joseph) Crucible Co 1186
Dowling & Brownell 1335
Dowling, (Eddie) Inc 961
Dowser Manufacturing Corporation 1186
Dufaycolor, Inc 1186
DuPont, E. I. De Nemours & Co., Inc 1186
DuPont Film Manufacturing Corporation. .. .872-961
DuWorld Pictures, Inc 872-913-961
E
Eastern Seating Company 1186
Eastman Kodak Company 872-886-961
Easy Method Ledger System 1186
Eco Film Sales and Distribution Company 1099
Edison Electric Storage Battery Co 1186
Editors (Motion Picture) of the Daily Press.. 1312
Educational Pictures, Inc 872-898-913-962
Educational Screen, Inc 1284
Educators Cinematograph Foundation 1335
Electric Storage Battery Company 1186
Electrical Research Products, Inc 872-962-1186
Electroaire Corp 1186
Electrolite Signs, Inc 1186
Elstree (T. H.) 1055
Emanuel Publications 1288
Embassy Pictures (Associated) Ltd 1062
Emploj'ee Organizations and Labor Unions.... 1323
England (Resume of the Year) 1045
Equipment Organizations 1179
Erker Brothers Optical Company 1187
Essannay Electric Manufacturing Company... 1187
European Films Corporation 873
Exchanges and Bookers 989
Exchanges in Canada 999
Exhibitor, The 1288
Exhibitor Organizations 1011
Exhibitors Association of Chicago 1014
Exploitation Pictures, Inc 873
Exporters and Importers (British) 1095
Exporters and Importers (New York) 1114
Exports, Cameras (Total) 1144
Exports, Positive, Exposed Film 1148
Exposed (Negative) Film Exports IISO
F
Fachschule der Filmtheaterbesitzer von Berlin -
Brandenburg 1100
F. and M. Stageshows, Inc 873
Fairbanks (Douglas) Pictures Corporation 873
Fame— The Box Office Check-Up 1284
Famous Authors Pictures Corporation 898
Famous Players Canadian Corp., Ltd 873
Fan Club Federation 1319
Fan Publications 1290
Fanchon & Marco, Inc 898-963
Fanfare Pictures, Ltd 1062
Federated Purchaser, Inc 1187
Federation of British Film Societies 1090
Federation of British Industries, Film Pro-
ducers' Group 1090
Film Curb 1284
Film Daily 1284-1290
Film Exchange, Inc., The 963
Film Exchanges 989
Film Mercury 1288
Film Players' Club, Inc 1324
Films of Commerce Co., Inc 1335
Film Writers and Journalists Association 1100
Financial Statements 884
Financial Statements of British Companies.... 1080
Fish-Schurman Corp 1187
FitzPatrick Pictures, Incorporated 873
Florence Bedding Company 1187
Florozone, Inc 1187
Focus Film Ltd 1100
Foreign Market, The 1115
Foreign Organizations 1097
Forest Manufacturing Corp 1187
Formica Insulation Company 1187
Foxboro Company 1187
Fox British Pictures, Ltd 1055-1062-1075
Fox Film (Twentieth-Century)
881-889-905-926-934-977-1100-1101-1111
Fox Sound Equipment Corp 1187
Fox Theatres Corporation 873
Fox West Coast Theatres Corporation 963
France 1125-1164
Franklin Granville Expeditions, Ltd 1064
French Motion Picture Corporation 873-915-963
Friars, The 1319
Frick Companj^ Inc 1187
Friedley-Voshardt Company 1187
Frost Veneer & Plywood Co 1187
Fulton (E. E.) Company 873
Futter Corporation, Ltd., The 873-898
G
Gainsborough 1055-1064
Garrison Film Dist., Inc 874
Garver Electric Company 1187
Gasparcolor, Ltd 1075
Gates Radio and Supply Company 1188
Gaumont British News 1064
Gaumont- British Picture Corporation, Ltd.. 1076-1082
Gaumont British Picture Corp. of America
916-963-1055
C. B. Equipment, Ltd 1076
C. B. Screen Services, Ltd 1076
General Electric Company 1188-1336
General Film Library, Inc 874
General Film Library of California, Inc 874
General Motors Sales Corp. (Delco-Frigidaire
Conditioning Division) 1185
General Pictures Exchange 963
General Refrigeration Sales Co 1188
General Register Corporation 963-1188
General Scientific Corporation 1188
General Seating Company 1188
General Service Studios, Inc 874-899
General Service Studios, Inc. Eastern Studios 899
General Talking Pictures.. 874-1188
General Theatres Corporation of Australia,
Ltd 1101
General Theatre Supplies, Ltd 1101
Gesamtverband der Osterreichischen Filmkauf-
mannschaft 1102
Gesamtverband der Osterreichischen Filmpro-
duction 1102
G. F. T. A. (Ga., Fla., Tenn., Ala.) Inde-
pendent Theatres Association 1014
Globe Ticket Company 964
Globus Film Ltd 1102
(j-M Laboratories, Inc 1187
GoldE Manufacturing Company 1188
Goldwyn (Samuel), Inc., Ltd 899-935
Golgotha Corporation 874
Goodall Electric Manufacturing Company 1189
G. P. O. Film Unit 1064
Grain (Amelia) Inc., Tlieatrical Scenery 1189
Grand National Films, Inc 874-916
Greater Amusements 1288
Greater Union Theatres, Ltd 1102
Grey (Romer) Pictures, Ltd 880
CIrosvenor Sound Films. Ltd 1064
Guaranteed Pictures Co., Inc 874-917
(Suercio and Barthel Company 1189
Guild of British Kinema Projectionists and
Technicians, Ltd 1090
H
Hall & Connolly, Inc 1189
Hallberg, J. H.... 1189
Hammer Productions, Ltd 1064
Hammersmith 1055
Hammond Oock Co 1189
Harcol Motion Picture Industries. Inc 1336
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Hard wick & Magee Company 1 189
Harmonia Film Industry and Distributing
Company, Ltd 1102
Harrison's Digest 1284
Harrison's Forecaster 1284
Harrison's Reports 1284
Hearst Metrotone News (See "News of the
Day") 969
Helber Pictures 964
Hennegan Company 1 190
Hertner Electric Company 1190
Hewes-Gotham Co 1190
Heywood-Wakefield Co 1190
Highbury 1055
HoiTberg (J. H.) Co., Inc 874-917
Hoffmann -Soons E. & E. Corp 1190
Holland, Resume of the Year 1168
Hollywood Advertising Company 1190
Hollywood Bowl Association, Inc 1319
Hollywood Film Enterprises, Inc 875
Hollywood Filmograph 1288
Hollywood Film Enterprises, Inc 900
Hollywood Reporter 1284
Hollywood Screen World 1288
Hollywood Spectator 1288
Hollywood Studio Club 1319
Holmes Projector Company 1190
Hoover Manufacturing & Sales Co 1190
Hotel and Theatre Carpet Co 1190
Hoyts Theatres, Limited 1102
Hub Electric Corporation 1190
Hulett, E. W. Manufacturing Co 1190
Hungary. Resume of the Year 1169
Hunnia Film Studio Company, Ltd 1102
Hunt (Philip A.) Company 964
Hurley Screen Company 1190
Hutchinson (Craig) Pictures 900
Hygrade Sylvania Corporation 1190
I
Ideal Electric & Manufacturing Company 1190
Ideal Pictures Corporation 900
Ideal Seating Company 1 191
Ilex Optical Company 1191
Ug Electric Ventilating Company 1191
Imperial Pictures, Inc 875-918-964-1103
Imperial Theatres, Ltd. (Liberty Theatre).... Il03
Importers and Exporters (British) 109S
Importers and Exporters (New York) 1114
Incorporated Association of Kinematograph
Manufacturers 1090
Independent Exhibitors, Inc 1015
Independent Motion Picture Producers Asso. 1015
Independent Theatre Owners of Ohio, The 1015
Independent Theatre Owners of So. California 1015
Independent Theatres Protective Association of
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan 1015
Independent Theatres (total) 1030
Index to Herald Articles 1206
Indus Film Corporation, Ltd 1103
Industrial Dryer Corp 1191
Industrial Pictures, Producers and Distribu-
tors 133S
Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane 1103
Institute of Amateur Cinematographers (Eng-
land) 1092
Insulite Company 1191
Integrity Film Corporation 875
Interallied Film Producers, Ltd 1064
Inter-Continent Film Corp 875
Intermountain Theatres Association 1015
lATSE 1324
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae. 1319
International Federation of the Cinematographic
Press 1103
International Institute of Educational Cinema-
tography 1103
International Photographer 1284
International Photographers 1324
International Projectionist 1284
International Projector Corporation 875-1191
International Register Company 1191
International Seat Corporation 1191
International Theatre Accessories Corp 875
Invincible Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturing Co. 1191
Irwin Seating Company 1191
Italy, Resume of the Year 1172
J
Jackson, O. W. & Co 1191
Jamieson Film Laboratories 1336
Janette Manufacturing Company 1191
Japan, Resume of the Year 1173
Jay Emanuel Publications 1288
Jewel Productions, Inc 875
Jewish Talking Picture Co., Inc 918
J. O. Studio, Limited 1103
Johns-Manville Corporation 1191
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture
Engineers 1286
K
Kansas -Missouri Theatre Association 1015
Kaplan, Sam Mfg. & Supply Co., Inc 1192
Karpat Film, Ltd 1103
Keasbey & Mattison Company 1192
Keith-AIbee-Orpheum Corporation 875
Keith, B. F. Corporation 876
Kendell Reorganization Committee 964
Kent Company, Inc 1192
Kilgen, George & Son, Inc 1192
Kinematograph Renters' Society of Great Britain
and Ireland 1092
Kino Film Sales and Distributor, Ltd 1104
Kinotrade 876-918
Kirkwood (Ray) Productions, Inc 900-918
Klangfilm G. m.b.H 1104
Kliegl Bros. Universal Electric Stage Lighting
Company. Inc 1192
Kneisley Electric Co 1192
Knowles Mushroom Ventilator Company 1192
Kodak Limited 1076
Kohler Co 1192
Kopfstein, Jacques Enterprises 964
Korda (United Artists) 935
Krimsky (John) & Cochran (Gifford), Inc 876
L
Labor Unions and Other Employee Units.... 1323
Laboratories 1327
Laboratories, Processing (British) 1074
Lafayette Radio Mfg. Co 1192
Lambs, The 1319
Langsenkamp- Wheeler Brass Works, Inc.... 1192
LaVezzi Machine Works 1192
LeCarbone Company, Inc 1192
Legion of Decency 1034
Leichter, Mitchell (Advance Pictures) 895
Lenauer International Films, Inc 876
Leo Film Co. Ltd 1104
LeRoy Sound Equipment Corporation 1192
Lessing-Hochschule 11(M
Liberty Films, Ltd ^ 1064
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co 1192
Liberty Pictures Corporation 876-900
Liberty Theatre (Imperial Theatres, Ltd).... 1103
Libraries 1330
License Agreement 1001
Lincrophone Company, Inc 1192
Lloyd (Harold) Corporation 876
Lloyds Film Storage Corporation 876
Loew's Incorporated 876-886-964
(also see Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
London & Continental Pictures. Ltd 1066
l^ndon Film Productions 1055-1066
Los Angeles Breakfast Club 1320
Loucks & Norling Studios 1336
Lu-Mi-Nus Signs, Inc 1193
Lustrolite. Inc 1193
Lux Film Pro. and Distr.. Ltd 1104
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
10
Maier-Lavaty Company 1193
Majestic Pictures 966
Major Equipment Company, Inc 1193
Make-Up Artists Local Union No. 731 1324
Malkames Film Productions 1336
Managers' Round Table, The 1035-1043
Map of British Studios 1057
March of Time (Time, Inc.) 977
Marsh Wall Products Co 1193
Marylebone 1055
Mascot Pictures Corporation 877-900-919
Masquers. The 1320
Maul Macotta Corp 1193
Mayfair Club 1320
Mayfair Pictures Corporation, Ltd 1066
McAuley, J. E. Manufacturing Co 1193
Melkon Motion Picture Laboratory 877
Mellaphone Corporation 1193
Melody Pictures (Ambassador) 909
Mentone Productions, Inc 877-919
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (also see Loew's)
876-886-900-919-932-1076-1104-1105
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Ltd... 1067
Metropolitan INIotion Picture Company 1336
Mexico, Resume of the Year 1176
Miniature Movies 1286-1320
Mitchell Camera Corporation 877
Modern Film Corporation 877-967
Mohawk Carpet Mills 1193
Molders Union 1325
Monarch Theatre Supply Company 967
Monex Corporation 1193
Money Makers of 1936, British. All-Star 1093
Money Making Stars of 1936 (U.S.) 892
Monogram Pictures Corporation 877-901-921-967
Monroe Sign Shop, Inc 1193
Montana Exhibitors Association 1015
Morelite Company, Inc 1193
Mosler Safe Co. ' 1193
Moss Empires. Ltd 1084
Motiograph, Inc 1193
Motion Picture Accessories Co 1194
Motion Picture Almanac 1286
Motion Picture Council 1106
Motion Picture Daily 1286
Motion Picture Distributors and Exhibitors of
Canada 1015
Motion Picture Herald 1286
Motion Picture Location Managers Association 1325
Motion Picture Machine Company 1194
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
America 1320
Motion Picture Relief Fund of America 1320
Motion Pictures (Best Sellers) 942
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America.. 1016
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Arkansas,
Mississippi and Tennessee 1016
MPTO of Maryland (Allied) 1016
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of St. Louis,
Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.... 1017
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of the Dis-
trict of Columbia 1016
MPTO of the Northwest 1016
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Western
Pennsylvania and West Virginia 1017
Motion Picture Theatre Owners, State of New
York — Western Zone 1017
Movie Supply Company, Ltd 967
Movietonews, Inc 967
Moving Picture Theatre Managers Institute 967
Musicians Union 1325
N
N. A. N. Automatic Light Control Co 1194
Nascon Service, Inc 1194
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures
1290-1321
National Broadcasting Company, Inc 967
National Carbon Company, Inc 1194
National Exhibitor 1285
National-Penn Printing Company 877
National Picture Bureau 1336
National Program & Printing Company 968
National Screen Service 968
National Studios, Inc 1194
National Super Service Co 1194
National Theatre Supply Company %9
National Ticket Company 969
Nation -Wide Equipment Mfg. Corp 1194
Negative, Exposed Film (Total) 1150
Neon, Claude, Lights, Inc 1194
Nettlefold 1055-1067
Neumade Products Corp 1194
Newman Brothers, Inc 1194
Newman, Widgey R. Productions 1067
News Highlights of the Year 1338
News of the Day 969
New World Pictures, Ltd 1067
New York Institute of Photography 969
New York State Exhibitor 1288
Noris Carbon Company, Inc 1194
North American Electric Lamp Co 1194
North Dakota Exhibitors Association 1017
North Dakota Theatre Owners Association 1017
Northwest Film Club 1321
Norton (Frank) 921
Novelty Scenic Studios, Inc 1194
Nuovo Mondo Motion Pictures, Inc 877
Nussbaumer, N. C 1194
o
Oakland Textile Company 1194
Operadio Manufacturing Company 1195
Ozone Air, Inc 1195
P
Paine Company 1195
Pallas Film Ltd 1107
Pall Mall Productions, Ltd 1066
Pantasote Company, Inc 1195
Paramount Pictures. 878-887-901-921-932-969-1076-1107
Patent Scaffolding Company, Inc 1195
Pathe News, Inc 878-973
Pathe Pictures, Ltd 1067
Pathetone 1055-1067
Patria Film Distributing Company 1107
Pax Films, Inc 878
P.C.L. Eiga-Seisakusho (Film Production) 1107
Peabody Seating Co 1195
Performing Right Society, The 1092
Phoebus Distributing and (Commercial Co 1107
Photophone Sales, RCA Mfg. Company, Inc... 974
Pickford (Mary) Company 878
Pictorial Film Library, Inc 878
Pictorial Films 1336
Pictures 1936 and 1937 1215
Pictures, Sound, Before Calendar Year 1936... 1235
Pictur-Fone Company 1195
Pinewood Studios, Ltd 1055-1067
Pioneer Photo Electric Co 1195
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company 1195
Platter Sound Products Corporation 1195
Play and Story Brokers, Talent Agencies 938
Plays (for the amateurs) (All Time Records).. 944
Plays. Legitimate (Ail-Time Records) 943
Plays and Stories Bought During 1936-37 1260
Poland, Resume of the Year 1177
Porcelain Metals, Inc 1195
Positive, Exposed Film Exports 1148
Power, Robert E., Studios 1195
Preddey. Walter G 1195
Preferred Utilities Company 1195
Premier Stafford Productions, Ltd 1067
Press Photographers Association of New York 1325
Principal Distributing Corporation 973
Principal Film Exchange, Inc 878
Principal Productions. Inc 902-922
Processing Laboratories (British) 1074
Producers and Distributors of Industrial Pic-
tures .■ 1335
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
11
Producers -Screen Actors Guild basic minimum
contract of 1937 945
Product, 1936 and early 1937 909
Producers Service Studios, Inc 902
Production Code 954
Production Staffs 895
Productora Argentina de Films 1108
Progress Film Library 878
Progressive Reeltone Corp 1195
Projection Optics Company, Inc 1195
Projectors, Exported (Other Equipment) 1146
Promotional Films, Inc 1337
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.. . 1076-1084
Publications Digest 1291
Publications (Fan) 1290
Publications (Trade) 1283
Pyrene Manufacturing Company 1196
9
Quality Slide Company 1 196
Quigley Awards, The 1036
Quigley Publishing Company 1283
R
Racon Electric Company, Inc 1196
Radio and the Screen; Personalities on the
Air 1207
Radio City Music Hall 973
Radio Corporation of America 878-974
Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corporation 879-888-974
Radio-Mat Slide Company, Inc 1196
Radio Pictures, Ltd 1076
Radio Programs (All Time Records) 944
Radio Teatro Internacional, S.A 1108
Ramsey Pictures Corporation 902
Ransley Studios 1196
Raspin Productions, Inc 879
Raven Screen Corporation 1 196
Ray-Bell Films, Inc 1337
Raytheon Manufacturing Co 1196
RCA Institutes, Inc 974
RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc 879-974-1196
R.C.A. Photophone, Ltd 1076
Reflektor Film 1108
Reliable Pictures Corporation 923
Reliance Pictures, Inc 879
Republic Productions, Inc 903-923-975
Republic Steel Corporation 1196
Resolute Pictures Corporation 903
Reversible Collar Company 1196
Rex Film Corporation 880
Reynolds Corporation 1196
Reynolds Electric Company 1196
Richards -Wilcox Manufacturing Company 1196
Ritchey International Corporation 976
Riverside 1056
RKO Radio Pictures. .. .880-903-924-934-974-1108-1109
Roach (Hall) Studios, Inc 904
Road Shows (All Time Records) 944
Robin, J. E., Inc 1197
Rock Studios, limited 1056-1068
Rockbestos Products Corporation 1197
Rogers (Charles R.) Talking Pictures Corpo-
ration 904
Roman Art Company, Inc 1197
Romer Grey Pictures, Ltd 880
Rosco Laboratories 1197
Ross Federal Service, Inc 880
Round Table, The. 1035-1043
Rowland Rogers Picture Service 1337
Roxbury Carpet Company 1197
Roxy Tlieatres Corporation 976
Royal Film Exchanges, Inc 880
Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.. 1092
Royal Zenith Sound Projectors, Inc 1197
s
S.A.F.LR 1109
Sales-on-Sound Corporation 976
Sanozone Company 1197
Sarvas Electrical Company 1197
Savoy Reeland Printing Corporation 976
Scandinavian Talking Pictures, Inc 880-926
Schlesinger (Leon) Productions 904
Scophony, Ltd 1078
Screen Actors Guild, Inc 1325
Screen Organizations 1317
Screen Writers' Guild of the Authors' League
of America 1325
Screeno Amusement Company 976
Screeno-Scope Company 977
Sealed Joint Products Co., Inc 1197
Select Productions 977
Selznick International Pictures, Inc 904-935
Sentinel Productions, Inc 904
Servel, Inc 1197
Shochiku Company, Ltd 1109
Showman's Press 1197
Shure Brothers 1197
16 MM Board of Trade (Miniature Movies) 1320
Skour-Nu, Inc 1197
Sloane, W. & J.. Inc 1198
Sly-Fox Films, Inc 1337
Society for Visual Education, Inc 1337
Society of Motion Picture Engineers 1286-1321
Sonolux Company 1198
Sonotone Corporation 1198
S. O. S. Corporation 1197
Soskin Productions, Ltd 1068
Sound City 1056-1068
Soundfilm Enterprises, Inc 880-904
Sound Pictures, Inc 977
Sound Pictures Before Calendar Year 1936 1235
South Bend Lathe Works 1198
Southeastern Theatre Owners Association 1017
Spencer Turbine Company 1198
Stafford (John) Productions, Ltd 1070
Stage and Screen Productions. Inc 926
Standard International Pictures, Ltd 1070
Standard Manufacturing Company 1198
Standard Pictures Corporation 905
Standard Ticket Register Corporation 977-1198
Stark-Films 1337
Stationary Operating Engineers 1325
Stocks (table) 893
Stoll 1056
Stories and Plays Bought During 1936-37 1260
Story and Play Brokers, Talent Agencies 938
Strand Film Co., Ltd 1070
Strickland Industrial Films Corp 1337
Strong Electric Corporation 1198
Studio Carpenters Local 946 1325
Studio Cooks and Waiters 1326
Studio Electricians Local 40, I.B.E.W 1326
Studio News 1288
Studio Painters Local 208 1326
Studio Technicians 1326
Studio Transportation Union 1326
Studio UtiHty Employees Ixacal 724 1326
Stylus Film Industries Company, Ltd 1110
Suerth 1198
Sugar S. S 977
Sunday Show Legislation 1032
Supply Dealers (Theatre).... 1202
Syndicate Pictures Corporation 881
T
Talent Agencies, Play and Story Brokers 938
Taylor Manufacturing Company 1198
Teatro Al Dia 1286
Technicolor Motion Picture Corp 881-888-1070
Teddington 1056
Tele-Radio Corporation 1198
Ten Best (Film Daily) 1290
Ten Best Films (National Board of Review).. 1290
Terry toons, Inc 905
Theatre Circuits 1021
Theatre Equipment Company 977
Theatre Equipment Organizations 1179
THE
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PICTURE
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12
Theatre Owners and Managers of the Rocky
Mountain Region, Inc 1017
Theatre Owners of Mississippi 1018
Theatre Owners of North and South Carolina,
Inc 1018
Theatre Owners of Oklahoma 1018
Theatre Owners Protective Association 1018
Theatre Screen Corporation 1198
Theatre Supply Dealers 1202
Theatres in the United States (Total) 1019
Theatrical Managers, Agents and Treasurers'
Union 1326
Tiberia Film 1110
Tiflfin Scenic Studios 1198
Time, Inc. — March of Time Division 977
TITLE PAGES (Introductory to General
Classifications of Almanac Data):
British Film Market 1045
Corporate Structure and Financial State-
ments 86''
Distribution 957
Exhibition 1011
Foreign Film Market 1097
Operation — Incorporating Managers Round
Table 1035
Organizations of the Screen 1317
Pictures 1215
The Press 128S
Production — List of Product by Companies.. 909
Production — Organizations 895
Radio — Personalities on Air and Screen 1207
Theatre Equipment — Manufacturers, Terri-
torial Dealers 1179
Who's Who 23
Tobis 1110-1111
Toeplitz Productions, Ltd 1070
Tower Productions. Inc 881
Trade Personnel (British) 1085
Trade Publications 1283
Trafalgar Film Productions, Ltd 1070
Trailer Distributors 1328
Trans -Lux Corporation 889
Trans- Lu.x Davlight Picture Screen Corpora-
tion 881
Treo Film Exchange of New York, Inc 881
Trimm Radio Manufacturing Co 1198
Troupers, Inc 1321
Troy Sunshade Company 1 198
Tru Pictures Company, Inc 881
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.
881-889-905-926-934-977-1100-1101-1111
Twickenham 1056
233 aub 1321
Tylac Company 1198
Typhoon Air Conditioning Company 1199
U-V
Ufa Films, Inc 881-927-1112
U. K. Films, Ltd 1070
Unafilm 1112
Union Cinemas, Ltd 1070
Union Fibre Company, Inc 1199
Union Scenic Artists Local 621 1326
Unions (Labor) and Other Employee Organ-
izations 1323
United Artists 906-928-935-980-1112
United Artists Theatres of California, Inc 882
United Motion Picture Theatre Owners of
Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey
and Delaware 1018
United Picture Theatres, Ltd 1078-1084
United States Air Conditioinng Corp 1199
United States Gypsum Company 1199
United States Theatres (Total) 1019
United Theatrical and Motion Picture Workers 1326
Universal Pictures. . . .882-890-906-928-935-9&3-111-1112
Universal Reels Corp 1199
Universal Sound System, Inc > 1199
Upson Co 1199
U. S. Plywood Co., Inc 1199
Vallen. Inc , 1199
Van Beuren Corporation, The 882
Variety 1286
Variety Clubs 1322
Verleih Der United Artists 1112
Victory Pictures Corporation 882-907-929
Viking Air Conditioning' Corp 1199
Viking Products Corp 1199
Vitaprint Company 1199
Voigt Company 1199
Vortkamp & (Company 985
W-Y-Z
Wafilms, Inc 882-907
Wagner Sign Service, Inc 1199
Wainwright (J. G. & R. B.), Ltd 1072
Walker-American Corporation 1199
Walt Disney 872-898-1078
Wanger, Walter (United Artists) 935
Ward Leonard Electric Company 1199
Wardour Films, Ltd 1078
Warner Brothers Eastern Vitaphone Studios.. 907
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
882-890-907-930-936-986-1072-1078-1113
Warner Bros. Theatres, Inc 988
Weather Control Corp 1200
Weber Machine Corporation 1200
Webster Company 1200
Webster Electric Company 1200
Welgot Trailer Service, Inc 883
Welwyn 1056
Wembley 1056
Wenzel Company 1200
West Disinfecting Company 1200
Western Electric Company 883-1078-1200
Western Felt Works 1200
Western Money Makers (British Poll) 1094
Western Money Making Stars 892
Western Service Studios, Inc 883
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Com-
pany 1200
Westinghouse Lamp Division, Westinghoiise
Electric & Mfg. Co 1200
Weston Electrical Instrument Corp 1200
Wheeler Reflector Co 1201
Where a Hollywood Million Goes, by Terry
Ramsaye 17
Whitall, M. J. Associates, Ltd 1201
Who's Who in the Motion Picture Industrv of
the World 23
Wilcox Company 1201
Wilcox (Herbert) Productions, Ltd 1072
Wilding Picture Productions 1337
Willard Storage Battery Company 1201
Williams Screen Co 1201
Wisconsin Chair Company 1201
Whittenmeier Machinery Company 1201
Wolk, Edward H 1201
Wolverine Blower Works 1201
Wood Conversion Company 1201
Workstel Studios 1201
World Pictures Corporation 883-908-931
World-Wide Pictures, Ltd 1078
Worton Hall 1056
Wright-DeCoster, Inc 1201
Writers' Club 1326
Wurlitzer, Rudolph Company 1201
Wyndham Films, Ltd 1072
Y
Y. M. C. A. Motion Picture Bureau 1336
York Ice Machinery Corporation 1201
York Safe and Lock Company 1201
z
Zeidman (Bennie F.) Productions, Inc 883-908
Zenith Cinema Service 1337
Zimmermann, John & Sons 1201
Zit's 1286
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
13
ndex of Advertisers
Advance Pictures 533
Affiliated British Pictures 953
Agfa Ansco Corporation Inside Back Cover
Alliance Pictures 493
Alvord, Adeline M 533
Ambassador Pictures 512 and 513
American Tobis Corp 475
Archainbaud, George 119
Armetta, Henry 601
Arnold, Edward 117
Associated Publications 1306-1307
Audio Productions 512
Auer, John H 289
Automaticket, Ltd 1046-1047
Autry, Gene 285
B
Bader, David A 1065
Baker, Graham 325
Baldwin, Earl 151
Bank of America First Flyleaf
Banks, Monty 51
Barsky, Bud 347
Bausch and Lomb 1185
Baxter, Warner 39
Beavers, Louise 621
Beche, Robert M 293
Belden, Charles S 61
Bennett, Charles 371
Benny, Jack 113
Berlin, Irving 5 3
Better Theatres 1293
Binyon, Claude Ill
Blanke, Henry 157
Blystone, John 577
Boyd, William 107
Brice, Monte 575
Bricker, George 159
Briskin, Samuel J 202
Brock, Lou 365
Broekman, David 955
Brown, Joe E 213
Bruce, Robert C 119
Brulatour, J. E., Inc.
Inside First Flyleaf and Page 3
Buck Jones 363
Buffington, Adele 287
Burbridge, Betty 297
Burnette, Smiley 29 5
Burr, C. C 48 5
Butler, David 43
c
Cady, Jerry 65
Carey, Harry 611
Carr, Michael 1065
Carroll, Earl 5 9
Carruth, Milton 367
Cascade Pictures 529
Chanslor, Roy 259
Christie, Al 413
Cinema, The 1091
Clark, Colbert 285
Clyde, Andy 429
Cohen, Maury M 207
Cole, Lester 369
Colombo, Alberto 289
Columbia Pictures 427
Comerford-Publix Theatres 1013
Condor Pictures 382-385
Connolly, Bobby 161
Conselman, William 69
Conway, Jack 937
Cooper, Gary 327
Crescent Pictures 497
Cromwell, John 323
Cummings, Irving 317
Curtiz, Michael 149
Daily Film Renter 1089
Danubia Pictures 563
Darmour, Larry 43 1
Darwell, Jane 71
DeBrie, Andre 1189
DeLuxe Film Laboratories 523
De Wolf, Karen 589
Del Ruth, Roy 49
Diege, Sam 385
Disney, Walt 315
Du-Art Laboratories 897
Dufaycolor, Inc 503
Du Pont Film Mfg. Corp Back Cover
Eastman Kodak Company 4
Educational Pictures 410-411
Electrical Research Products, Inc 1181
Ellis, Robert 71
Ellison, James 109
Emanuel Publications, Jay 1510-1511
Engel, Samuel G 57
Enright, Ray 165
Era, The 1056
Fame — The Box Office Check-Up 1297
Farrow, John 175
Feid, Milton H 61
Felix, Seymour 541
Ferris, Walter 63
Fields, Gracie 3 5
Fields, Leonard 291
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
14
Film Art Studios 901
Film Daily 1302-1303
FitzPatrick Pictures 239
Flournoy, Richard 5 83
Forbstein, Leo F 167
Ford, John 579
Forman, Eddie 939
Franklin, Sidney A 251
French, Lloyd A 175
French Motion Picture Corp 1113
Frenke, Eugene 347
Friedgen, Raymond 345
Futter, Walter 489
G
Garmes, Lee 1081
Gasnier, Louis 387
Gawthorne, Peter 1081
GB Pictures 398-399
General Service Studios Second Flyleaf
Gensler, Lewis 92
Gilbert, Lynn 365
Golden, Max 63
Goldstein, Leonard 217
Gossage, John W 1077
Goulding,. Edmund 173
Grand National Pictures 3 39
Green, Alfred E 145
Green, Howard J 115
Gregory, Bob 1083
Grey, Romer 1037
Gross, Edward 217
Gwenn, Edmund 1061
H-l-J
Hackel, A. W 297
Hammeras, Ralph 67
Hand, Harry E. (Slim) 1068
Harman-Ising 267
Hathaway, Henry 123
Hayden, Russell 121
Hewittic Electric Co 1066
Hitchcock, Alfred 1071
Hoff berg, J. H 1101
Horton, Edward Everett 621
Howe Booking Agency, M. D. (Doc) 1037
Hunt, Charles J 38 5
Hurley, Harold 9 5
Imperial Pictures 444-44 j
International Projector Corp 1009
Irwin, Lou 555
Jason, Leigh 211
Jennings, Talbott 247
Jcssel, George 143
Jolson, Al 54s
Jones, Buck 363
K-L
Kane, Joe 299
Kelly, Patsy 2 59
Killy, Edward 213
Kinematograph Weekly 1086-1087
Kinotrade, Inc 481
Klein, Eddie 1052 and 1077
Knechtel, Lloyd 1083
Lackey, W. T 113
Laemmle, Jr., Carl 5 69
Landers, Lew 221
Lasky, Jesse L 203
LeBaron, William 8 5
LeRoy, Mervyn 141
Lee, Rowland V. 205
Levine, Nat 501
Lewis, Albert 207
Lighten, Louis D 263
Lipscomb, W. P 1071
Litvak, Anatole 173
Lloyd, Frank 93
Lloyds Film Storage 463
Loew, David L 197
Logan, Helen 71
London Films 1 049
Lord, Robert 147
Ludwig, Edward Ill
Lunceford, Jimmie 557
M
MacFadden, Hamilton 581
Macgowan, Kenneth 45
Maibaum, Richard 2 57
Mamoulian, Rouben 87
Managers' Round Table 1299
Manning, Bruce 3 69
March of Time 192-193
Markey, Alexander 9 51
Markey, Gene 59
Marlow, Brian 953
Marshall, George 6 5
Maschwitz, Eric 1079
Max Gordon Plays and Pictures 935
May, Joe 171
Mayflower Pictures Corp 1059
Mayo, Archie 15 5
McGowan, Dorrell 2 87
McGowan, Stuart 2 87
McGuire, William Anthony 249
Meehan, John 265
Mentone Productions 529
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures 256-237
Metropolis Pictures 515
Metropolitan Photos 561
Milne, Peter 169
Mitchell, Sidney 5 5
Modern Films Corp 1096
Moffitt, John C 117
Monogram Pictures 451
Morris Agency, William 557
Morros, Boris ^7
Motion Picture Daily 1289
Motion Picture Herald 1287
Muni, Paul 165
Musuraca, Nick 219
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
15
N-O
Nadel, Joseph 121
Naish, J. Carroll " 599
National Screen Service Inside Front Cover
National Theatres 102}
Neumann, Kurt 219
Newman, Eddie 1077
Nigh, William , 583
Ornitz, Sam 29 5
Otrerson, Jack 3 67
P-9
Paramount Pictures 82-8 3
Pascal, Gabriel 1053
Pathe News 19 5
Pax Film Corp 523
Pollack, Lew 5 5
Posford, George 1079
Precision Films 899
Principal Pictures 457
Prinz, LeRoy 957
Producers Service Studios 903
Progress Film Library 463
Quigley Publications 1285
R
Rachmil, Lewis J 5 83
Radio City Music Fiall 529
Rainger, Ralph 101
Ratoflf, Gregory (>7
Republic Pictures 278-279
Rigby, Gordon 293
RKO Radio Pictures 188-189
Roach, Hal 24 5
Robbins Music Corporation 643
Robin, Leo 101
Robinson, Bill 41
Robinson, Casey 153
Rogers, Howard Emmett 255
Romberg, Sigmund 253
Ross Federal Service 561
Ruben, J. Walter 2 51
Ruggles, Wesley 89
s
Sandrich, Mark 215
Santley, Joseph 215
Saville, Victor 1063
Schayer, Richard 265
Schertzinger, Victor 341
Schlesinger, Leon 165
Schlom, Herman 283
Schwab, Laurence 57
Scott, Ewing 387
Scotto, Aubrey 319
Segall, Harry . 221
Seiter, William A 47
Selznick, Myron 549
Sherman, Harry 104-105
Siegal, M. J 281
Silverstein, David F 95 5
Sistrom, William 209
Small, Edward 211
Smith, Paul Gerard 59 J
Smith, Pete ; 263
Sound City Films 1069
Spectrum Pictures 519
Stahl, John M 947
Steindorff, Ulrich 171
Stevens, George 199
Stoloff, Ben 209
Stone, Andrew L 349
Stone, John 69
Stromberg, Hunt 241
Strong, Eugene 115
Switzer, Carl (Alfalfa) 261
T
Taggart, Errol 261
Taylor, Dwight 599
Taylor, Eric 291
Taylor, Ray 955
Teatro Al Dia 1295
Technicolor Motion Picture Corp 469
Temple, Shirley 3 3
Terrytoons 415
Thurn-Taxis, Alexis .• . . . 349
Towne, Gene 325
Townley, Jack 595
Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc.
Inside Second Flyleaf
Triangle Engraving Company 533
Twentieth Century-Fox 2 5, 27, 29, 31
u-v
UFA Films 519
United Artists Pictures 310-311
Universal Pictures 361
Van Every, Dale 255
Variety Film Distributors 1105
Victory Pictures 939
Vidor, King 321
W-Y-Z
Walt Disney 313
Walter Wanger 315
Warner Brothers 135, 136, 137, 138
Warren, C. Denier 1056
Watson, Joseph K 169
Weeks, Ranny 299
Welsh, Robert E 573
West, Claudine 2 53
Wickland, J. Lawrence 573
Wilbur, Crane 167
Wilson, Al 283
Wilson, Carey 2 57
Withers, Jane 37
Young, Harold 32 5
Young, Victor 99
Young, Waldemar 243
Zeidman Productions 343
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE ALMANAC
16
Where a
Hollywood
Million goes
An analysis of motion
picture production costs and
a discussion of the screen's
relation to other industry
by Terry Ramsaye
THE 1V37-38 MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC
17
THE Motion Picture is integrated with the
whole of the industrial and economic
structure of the world to a degree un-
paralleled by any other industry. The
screen in making its representations all of life,
places and peoples, not only goes everywhere
but also reaches everywhere for the stuffs of
which it is made.
1 The motion picture flings back to the world
the money collected from it, continuously in a
flow of spending, as unending as the flow of
production itself.
1 The box offices ^re conspicuous, but the
offices of the purchasing agents are not, so the
motion picture is credited in popular fancy with
having a great deal of money that has only
passed through on its way back to commerce,
industry, labor.
1 Here are presented figures typical of the
disbursements made when Hollywood makes a
million dollar picture. The figures presented
dre abstractions in the sense that they repre-
sent no identifiable production. But rather,
here is an average in reasonable approxima-
tion of the showing of costs sheets on a large
array of Hollywood productions. The estimates
of several of the accounting experts of both
Hollywood and New York have been made
components of the averages that make up this
typical million. Here^ on the following page,
is how the million goes:
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BUDGET: $1,000,000
Cast $250,000.00
Extras, bits and characters 50.000.00
Director 100,000.00
Director Assistants 20.000.00
Cameraman and crew I 5,000.00
Lights 20,000.00
Makeup, hairdressers and supplies 9,000.00
Teachers 2.000.00
Crew and labor 12.000.00
Story preparation 70.000.00
Story costs 50.000.00
Costumes and designers 20.000.00
Sets and art directors 1 25.000.00
Stills and photographs 4.000.00
Cutters 10.000.00
Film negative 10.000.00
Tests 12.000.00
Insurance 20.000.00
Sound — Engineering and nega-
tives 31.000.00
Publicity, transportation, research.
technical, miscellaneous 20.000.00
Indirect costs 150,000.00
TOTAL $1,000,000.00
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A COMPLETE analysis of the distribution of production expenditure
of the nnotion picture million would find It all spread across the
*world map in terms of raw materials, labor and taxes. The largest
single Item, probably eighty per cent of the total, would ultimately be
found In the pockets of labor. No matter how many millions Holly-
wood pays stars, for instance, all that money eventually is spent In the
channels of trade for everything from ham and eggs to orchids and
chinchilla. In this typical budget we find $250,000 for cast. Approxi-
mately $200,000 of that goes Into star salaries that pay Federal Income
taxes up to or in excess of 50%, and so, considering the while also the
high tax bracket items of executive salaries In the item of "indirect
costs," we might well credit Uncle Sam with taking about ten per cent
of the cost of the million dollar picture right off the top. And that
is but the beginning of the tax items that contribute to screen costs.
1 The motion picture contributes vastly to the building materials In-
dustry, with its large component of labor costs. Lumber of all sorts,
metals, structural and electrical, glass, oils, paints, hardware, chemicals,
electrical machinery, fabrics, plumbing, make-up materials, carbons,
rubber and plaster are consumed by the train and shipload. It is esti-
mated that picture making consumes nearly 40 per cent of the nation's
total output of a certain class of synthetic and specially treated woods
and wall boards. An indicative item Is the consumption of old rope
shredded for plaster reinforcement. A plant In San Pedro acquires all
the second hand cordage of the vast shipping of the Pacific coast to
make this material for the motion picture sets.
•j Everywhere there is a factory chimney smoking there is something
being made that will sell to the movie mills of hlollywood. Every pay-
roll in the world has at least a trace of that hHollywood million.
1 The motion picture collects Its dollars In dimes and quarters and
sends them away in millions.
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who's who
International MOTION PICTURE
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WHO THEY ARE:
WHAT THEY DO
AALBY SISTERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
AAMATO, GUISEPPE: Producer. In 1937: "30 Secondi
J'Amore" (oU Secoiids of Love), E. J. A.
AARONSON, CHARLES S.: Editorial stafT. Motion
Picture Dally, b. New York City; e. public and high
schools. Mt. Vernon, N. Y., and New York City;
Columbia University (School of Journalism); m. Varied
advertising experience, and newspaper work, last with New
York Times on special assignments. Editorial depart-
ment. Exhibitors Herald-World 1930, then Motion Picture
Herald and present position.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AARONSON, SHIRLEY:
Almanac).
ABBA, MARTA: Actress. b. Rome, Aug. 15, 1906;
dark hair and eyes; hy. horseback riding, golf, fencing,
tennis. Speaks French, English and German. "II Cado
del Giudice Haller" (1934 S.A.P.F.), "Teresa Con-
falonierl," 1935, Prod. Gallone.
ABBAS, HECHTOR: Actor. In 1935: "The Wander-
ing Jew." Twickenham. In 1936: "Gypsy Melody," Asso-
ciated British; "Rembrandt," XJ. A.
ABBOT, ANTHONY: Writer. In 1933: "Circus
Queen Murder," Columbia. In 1936: collaborated on story
of "The President's Mystery," Republic.
ABBOTT, AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ABBOTT, BRIAN: Actor. In 1937: "Orphan of the
\\ iUlerness," British Empire Films.
ABBOTT, GEORGE: Director and writer, b. Sala-
manca, New York; e. Kearney Military Academy, Ham-
burg high school. University of Rochester; then to Har-
vard to take Professor Baker's English courses. He wrote
a play entitled "Head of the Family," which was pro-
duced by the Harvard Dramatic Club, and "The Man In
the Manhole." which won a prize offered by Keith's
theatre. Through this he became superintendent of the
theatre the following year, which was In 1913. In 1914
he went to New York to become an actor, and his first
good part was that^ of the father of triplets in David
Belasco's production. "Daddies." Then came parts in
"Texas," "Zander the Great," "Hell Bent for Heaven."
"White Desert," "Lazybones" and "Processional." Dur-
ing the run of "Processional," a play that James Gleason
and he had written called "The Fall Guy" was produced
and was a success. The next year he collaborated with
Vincent Smith on "The Holy Terror" and played the lead.
It was a failure, and that was his last part. From then
on he directed and wrote. He directed the following
plays: "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em," "Broadway," "Four
Walls" and "Coquette" and wrote "Spread Eagle,"
"Jarnegan" and then directed "Chicago" and "Gentlemen
of the Press." "Carnival Man." "The Bishop's Candle
Sticks." Collaborated on story and dialogue "All Quiet
on the Western Front," Universal. In 1931: collaborateil
on screen play "Secrets of a Secretary," Paramount. To
Paramount Publix in 1930. Directed "Halfway to
Heaven." "Manslaughter," "Sea God," "Why Bring That
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. • - - hobby
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p. -
pro. -
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Up." In 1932: collaborated on story "Those We Love."
World Wide. In 1933: "Lilly Turner," First National.
In 1934: collaborated on stage play of "Heat Lightning."
Warner; "Straight is the Way," MGM. In 1936; collabor-
ated on play "Three Men on a Horse," W. B.
ABBOTT, M. J.: Executive. Script Analyst. RKO-
Radio Pictures studios, b. Paterson, N. J., July 14, 1886.
Formerly connected with the automobile, real estate and
coal and Iron Industries. Served as captain in the
American air force during the World War.
Actor. In 1936: "Chatterbox,'
ABBOTT, RICHARD:
RKO.
ABBOTT, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
ma rac).
ABDULLAH, ACHMED: Writer. Writes Action, In-
cluding magazine stories. In 1932: collaborated on story.
"The Hatchet Man," Warner. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play of "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount.
ABOULOV, 0. N.: Player. In 1937: "Revolutionists,"
Amkino.
ABDY, HARRY: Actor. In 1937: "Orphan of the
Wilderness," British Empire Films.
ABEL, DAVID: Cameraman. In 1933: "Rafter Ro-
mance," "Ann Vickers," RKO. In 1934: "Hips, Hips.
Hooray," "This Man Is Mine," "Bachelor Bait," "Cock-
eyed Cavaliers," RKO. In 1935: "A Notorious Gentleman,"
Universal; "The Case of the Curious Bride," First Na-
tional; "Top Hat," "I Dream Too Much," RKO. In
1936: "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," "Make Way
for a Lady," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "History Is Made
at Night," U. A.
ABEL. SYDNEY E. : On staff of RCA Manufacturing
Co., Chicago, b. St. Paul, Minn., September 18, 1884;
married; p. dec; e. grammar school, college, law. Real
estate. Became identified with motion picture Industry in
early days. Four years with Mutual Film Corporation as
branch manager In Harrisburg, Wilkesbarre and Pitts-
burgh. Pa. : branch and division manager for Vltagraph,
Lubin, Selig. Essanay, Inc.. in Cleveland and Chicauo
for five years. From special representative to sales pro-
motion manager and then foreign manager. Pox Film
Corporation, for ten years. Next general sales manager
of RCA Photophone, Inc. Resigneci July. 1931, to join
perfumery concern. Then in executive capacity with
Phonovision, New York. Then own business at 745 Fifth
Ave.. New York City, and business manager. Juliet Bar-
rett Rubles, producer. Joined RCA Manufacturing Co..
Inc.. Chicago.
ABEL, WALTER: Actor; b. St. Paul. Minn.; h. 5 feet.
10 inches; black hair and brown eyes: w. 170 pounds; e.
high school, St. Paul. Graduated from American Academy
of Dramatic Arts in 1917. Engaged by Henry Miller in
touring company of "Come Out of the Kitchen." Became
road, stock and vaudeville actor. Stage-managed tours
of Mrs. Fiske and George Marion. Appeared in Guild pro-
duction of Shaw's "Back to Methuselah." Played a season
with Bonstelle Stock Company In Detroit, with Frank
Morgan, Katharine Cornell, and Guthrie McCIintlc. Made
Broadway debut in "A Square Peg," and appeared In
many plays, including "When Ladies Meet." "The Sea
Gull," and "Merrily We Roll Along." Has appeared
with Francine Larrimore and Elsie Ferguson. Signed by
RKO in 1935; "The Three Musketeers," RKO. In 1936:
"Two in the Dark." "The Lady Consents," "The Witness
Chair." "Second Wife." RKO-Radio; "Fury." "We Went
to College," MGM. In 1937: "Green Light," W. B.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ABELES, EMMONS L.
Almanac).
ABELMAN, LESTER: Theatre Editor, Long Island
Daily Press, Jamaica, b. New York City, N. T., June
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Abp — Ada
29, 19i:i: c. Boys High School, Brooklyn. N. Y., Setli
Low Junior College of Columbia Univernity, Columbia
School of Journalism. Sermon reporter. New York Times;
school reporter. New Y'ork Post; theatre editor. Long
Island Daily Press.
ABPLANALP, EMMA MARGARET: Secretary. Chicago
Film Board of Trade; b. Ridgeway, Pa.; p. Andrew and
Elizabeth Abplanalp; e. high school.
ABRAHAM. PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ABRAHAMS. DERWIN M.: Assistant director. In
U)36: "Three on the Trail," "Hopalong Cassidy Returns,"
Trail Dust," Paramount.
ABRAMS, LEO: New York Manager, Universal, b.
April 16. 1895, Granville. N. Y. ; e. Granville High
School, New York University, one year. Started in March,
1917 with Universal; Dec, 6. 1927. manager. St. Louis
Kxchange; Aug. 25. 1928. manager. Kansas City Ex-
(|];uiKf; Dec, H)2y, manager. Big U. President, New
^•|>ik Film Board of Trade.
ABRAMSON, LOUIS L.: Recording secretary. Allied
Theatres of Illinois, b. Chicago, 111., Nov. 10. 1909;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 135
pounds; p. non-professionals; e, E. Hovvland Grammar
School and John Marshall High School; m. Anne Barr.
Began film work with Chicago Film Board of Trade in
1922. In 1928 with Fox Film Corporation. In 1929
with Universal E.xchange and in 1930 became recording
secretary Allied Theatres of Illinois. Inc. Member Chi-
cago Amusement Publicists Association (CAPA).
ACE, MR. AND MRS. GOODMAN: Comedians. In
1935: In Educational short product, as "Easy Aces"; RKO
short product. In 1936: new series of "Easy Aces,"
RKO Radio.
ACKERMAN, HOMER: (See 1936-i7 Motion Picture
.Ahnanac).
ACKERMAN, JUDGE JOSEPH N.: (See 193G 37 Mo-
lion Picture Almanac).
ACKROYD. JACK: (See 1936-.J' Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ACOSTA. ENRIQUE. Actor. In 1930: "A Message to
Garcia." 20th Century-Fox.
ACOSTA. FRAZIER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ACRES, HARRY:
nianac).
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
ACUFF, EDDIE: Actor. b. Caruthersville, Mo.; h.
5 feet 10 inches; w. 170 pounds; brown eyes, dark halt
On Broadway played In "Heat Lightning," "Yellow Jack,
"Growing Pains," "Hide and Seek," "The Jayhawker.'
Pictures: "I Found Stella Parish." "Backfire," "The
Petrified Forest," "Miss Pacific Fleet," "The Walking
Dead." "Lawyer Woman," Warner. In 1935: "Ship-
mates Forever," FN. In 1936: "Boulder Dam," "The
Law in Her Hands," "Jail Break," "The Case of the
Velvet Claws," WB; "The Golden Arrow," FN: "Crash
Donovan," U. In 1937: "The Black Legion," WB.
ADAIR, JACK: Actor. In 1935: "Peter Ibbetson,"
Pi raniount. In 1936: "Lady Be Careful," Paramount.
ADAIR. JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ADAIR,
RKO.
JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up,"
ADAIR, ROBERT: Actor. b. San Francisco. Cal..
January 3, 1900; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and eyes;
w. 210 pounds; e. Harrow School. England, specializing
in academic course; married; hy. swimming and tennis.
Entered pictures in 1929 to play role of Captain Hardy
in "Journey's End," Tiffany. Leading role In "Raines,"
United Artists. In 1934: "Where Sinners Meet." RKO.
In 1935: "The Crusades," "The Last Outpost," "Peter
Ibbetson," Paramount; "The Girl Who Came Back,"
Chesterfield.
ADALBERT. MAX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
"La Kerniesse
ADAM. ALFRED: Actor.
Heroique," American Tobis.
ADAMS. ALVIN A.: Advertising and exploitation de-
pailment. Republic Pictures Corp.; b. New Y'ork City,
Sept. 13. 1903. In advertising department Paramount-
l^ubli.< Corporation 13 years. Press sheet editor, adver
tising layout and copy; assistant advertising managei
one year. Was in advertising and exploitation departmeni
of United Artists three years.
Mnlion J'irture Al-
ADAMS. BROOK: (See I93H
manac)
ADAMS. BYRON: Branch manager. WB. Memphis.
Tenn. h. Clebourne. Texas. March 17, 1907; m. Jeannette
Crouch; e Hillsboro high school. Started in advertising
department as poster clerk; became cashier, booker and
salesman. From salesman was made branch manager in
1935.
Assistant to Sol M. Wurtzel.
EDWARD L.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ADAMS, CLAY:
I'atty MacRobert.
ADAMS, CLEVE (DeWitt G. C): General Manager
and Vice-President. First Division Exchanges. Oliio; b
Chicago. III.. September 5. 1884; married; e. public anJ
lilgh schools. Iron and steel business. Was salesman,
special representative, branch manager, district manager
personal representative of general manager and asslstani
general sales manager, all for Universal; division managei
and general sales manager of short product for F.B.O. ;
manager, metropolitan New York, and general sales man-
ager, west, RKO Radio Pictures.
ADAMS, EADIE: Actress. In 1936: "Sinner Take
All," MOM.
ADAMS. EDESSA H. (MRS. HUBBELL J.): Vice-
President and Motion Picture Chairman. Martha Wash-
ington Erie County Republican Club. b. Martin's
Ferry, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1890; p. Joseph and Klla Hilton;
e. Phelps Collegiate School for Girls, Columbus. Ohio.
and Mary Baldwin College. Staunton, Va. Belongs to
Buffalo City Federation. Western New York Federation.
New Y'ork State Federation, League of Women Voter!-.
Writes on "current movies" and motion picture guide for
newspapers. Public relations medium between communltv
and theatres, for presentation of better films. President
South Butfalo Better Film Council. Address: 63 Ashton
Place, Buffalo.
ADAMS.
Almanac).
ADAMS. ERNIE S.: Actor. Appeared in (1929) "Stool
Pigeons," Columbia; "One Splendid Hour," Excellent;
"Wliat a Night." Paramount; "The Storm" (1930). Uni-
versal. In 1933: "West of Singapore." "Breed of the
Border." Monogram; "Secrets of Hollywood," produced by
Lester F. Scott, Jr. In 1934: "Here Comes the Groom."
Paramount. In 1935: "Men of the Hour," Columbia.
In 1936: "Three on the Trail." "Hopalong Cassidy Re-
turns," Paramount.
ADAMS, EUSTACE L. : Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on story "D(vvn to the Sea," Republic.
ADAMS. FRANK R. : Writer, b. Morrison. III., July
7. 1833; h. 3 feet. 8 inches: grey eyes and grey hair; w.
162 pounds; e. Ph. B., University of Chicago, married.
Playwright, novelist, magazine contributor. Began 1915.
"The Paige Mystery." World Film Company. In 1933,
screen play. "Peg o' My Heart," MGM; in 1934: col-
laborated on screen play of "She Made Her Bed," Para-
mount; collaborated on "Sequoia," MGM. Has worked
more than a score of features. With Paramount. In 1935:
original screen play of "Love in Bloom," Paramount;
collaborated on adaptation, "The Virginia Judge," Para-
mount. In 1937: story, "Outcast," Paramount.
ADAMS. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ADAMS. JACK K.: President, Adams Film Exchanges.
Inc.; b. Paris. Lamar County. Texas. March 16. 1887;
married; e. high school; Texas Military Academy; Sam
Houston Normal. Chief deputy tax collector. 2 years;
court clerk, 2 years; banking, as assistant cashier and
rashier with 4 banks. 11 years. Started in 1922 with
Independent Film Service, as booker: then organized
A. & R. Film Exchange, both Dallas. Texas; sold out
in 1924 and bought out R. D. Lewis Film Co.. Little
Rock, Ark., changed name to Home State Film Co..
handling for Arkansas only; early part of 1925 estab-
lished office in Atlanta, Ga., to handle four Johnny Hines
teatures only; in September, 1925, established offices in
Dallas and Oklahoma City under name of Home Film
Co. with headquarters in Dallas. Texas. Was president
of company all the time. In 1925, Home State took over
Southwestern Film Co., Independent Film Service and
All Star Features: in 1926 took over Progressive Pictures;
in 1927. Enterprise Film Co.. liquidating each company.
In 1929. stockholders of Home State decided to liquidate
and he and Lowell Russell organized Allied Film Ex-
changes. Inc., with him as president and Russell as vice-
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1935*36
THE KEYSTONE
OF YOUR FUTURE!
The season of 1935-36 marked the inauguration of 20th Century-
Fox. Exhibitors hailed the new company, awaiting the fulfillment
of its high promise!
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Ada — Adr
president. Sold controlling Interest July 2. 1932. In
Allied Film Exchanges to W. O. Underwood and C. C.
Ezell Organized Adams Film Exchanges in September.
1932.
ADAMS, JIMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ADAMS, LOWDEN: Actor. In 1936: "The Gentleman
fiom Louisiana," Republic.
ADAMS, MARGARET: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
ADAMS, MARJORY, L.: Film Critic. Boston Globe,
Boston, Mass.; b. Haverhill, Mass.; e. Barnard; Columbia
School of Journalism.
ADAMS, RICHARD: Actor. In 1936: "The Song of
the Gringo," GN.
ADAMS, ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Tlie Song of
Freedom," British Lion.
ADAMS, ROY W.: Exhibitor. Mason Theatre, Mason,
Mich.; b. Reed City, Mich., Aug. 1, 1883; p. Wm. J.
and Fiances L. Adams; e. high school; widower. Was
mail carrier. Has some stage experience. Managing the-
atres in Mason and Williamston. Mich., 18 years.
ADAMS, SAMUEL HOPKINS: Author. In 1931: Story,
"It Happened One Night," Columbia. In 1935: Novel,
■•In Person," filmed by RKO. In 1936: wrote book,
"The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM; collaborated on story. "The
President's Mystery," Republic.
ADAMS, STELLA: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ADAMS, TED: Actor. In 1936: "Three on the Trail,"
"Trail l>ust, ' Paramount; "Border Caballero," Puritan.
ADAMS, VICTOR: Actor. In 1937: Appeared in "Tlie
Holy Terror." 20th Cent. -Fox.
ADAMSON, EWART: Writer. In 1935: adaptation and
screen play, "Circumstantial Evidence." story and screen
play, "The Girl Who Came Back," screen play, "False
Pretenses," Cliesterfield; collaborated on story, "Annie
Oalsley," RKO. In 1936: collaborated on story, and wrote
screen play, "The Walking Dead," Warner; story and
screen play, "Below the Deadline," "The Dark Hour,"
Chesterfield; "Let's Pretend We're Sweethearts," Rowland-
Wagner; "Easy Money," Invincible.
ADAMSON. HAROLD: Song writer. In 1934 collab-
orated on music and lyrics of "Bottoms Up." Fox;
collaborated on music and lyrics of "Strictly Dynamite."
RKO. In 1935: collaborated on songs of "Folies Bergere,"
United Artists-20th Century; collaborated on music and
lyrics, "Reckless," "Here Comes tlie Band." MGM;
lyrics, "Escapade," MGM. In 1936: Special lyrics, "The
Great Ziegfeld," "Susy," MGM; collaborated on music
and lyrics. "Banjo on My Knee," 20th Cent. -Fox.
ADE, GEORGE: Writer. In 1934: Story, "The County
Cliairnuui, ■ Fox. In 1935: Story idea, "Freshman Love,"
Warner.
ADELE, BLANCHE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ADELSTEIN, NATALIE: Assistant publicity director,
Tec-Art Studios, Inc., of Cal.. Hollywood, Cal. ; b. Boston,
Mass., May 22, 1912; p. William and Mirian Adelstein:
e. graduate of Hollywood high school, one year at the
University of California, Los Angeles; hobbies Include
horseback-riding, dancing, swimming, aquaplaning. Studied
dancing at the Walter S. Wills Studio of stage dancing
ADLER, BEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ADLER, BERT: Executive Secretary, Cinema Club in
New Viirk City. b. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; married: c. public
schools, Brooklyn, N. Y. Newspaper work. N. T. . Boston
and Plainfield, N. J. Press rep. Thanhouser Co.; Exploita-
tion director, Realart Picture Corp. ; had longest surviving
Independent publicity agency, serving Warner Bros..
United Artists, Fox, Fanchon and Marco as eastern
representative. Universal and other large producers; also
many independent producers and distributors, also pro-
ductions in which he was individually interested (finan-
cially) such as "Port of Missing Girls," "Raider
Bmden," "Barefoot Boy." "Elephant Hunt," "Fighting
the White Slave Traffic," "Hy Mayer Travelaughs."
"Fighting for Fatherland." Served in publicity, motion
picture section, of many Red Cross Drives; chairman,
Stars' Committee Hoover Central Europe Belief Drive;
publicity chairman, stage and screen division. Democratic
National Committee, Frank D. Roosevelt campaign; man-
aging editor, .Movie Fan. Address: 425 Riverside Drive,
N. Y. C.
ADLER, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac),
ADLER. FELIX: Writer. In 1936: Collaborated on
screen play, "Our Relations," MGM. In 1937: Collabor-
ated on screen play, "Way Out West," MGM.
ADLER, J. P.: Exhibitor. Adler Theatre Co.. 208 V4
S. Central Ave., Marshfield. Wis.; b. Marshfleld. Wis.,
September 28, 1887; married; e. local schools. Started at
the age of eight years as captain of the bellboys with
father. Had one night stand stage shows, and the
traveling cinematograph shows showing one and two-reel
subjects with calcium light apparatus. Circuit operates
six theatres and is financially interested in five others.
ADLER, LARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ADLER, LOUIS: Composer. In 1936: Collaborated on
music, "Sing, Baby, Sing," 20th Cent. -Fox.
ADLER, WILLIAM H.: Advertising and publicity
department, Radio-Kelth-Orpheum, Chicago, Los Angeles,
Cal. and New York; b. Chicago, 111., June 17. 1903;
h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and brown eyes; w. 198 pounds;
p. Carrie Kramer and David Adler. non-professionalfc ;
e. Hyde Park high school. Chicago, and University of
Illinois and University of Chicago; not married; hy.
gymnastics, swimming, canoeing and ice-skating. In 1924
he was a short subject booker for Fox Film Corporation,
Chicago; In 1925 for Goodman and Harrison theatres
Chicago; 1925 to 1928 in the advertising and publicity
department of Lubiner and Trinz Theatres, Chicago;
1928-1929 Marks Bros. Theatres, Chicago, 1930-1931
Radio-Keith-Orpheum, Chicago and Los Angeles; and
1931-1932, RKO. New York.
ADLEY. HARRY: Executive. Managing director.
Younger Publicity Services, Ltd., Younger Film Produc-
tions, Ltd. and National Film Corporation, Ltd.. London,
b. London, March 14, 1902.; m. Entered industry 1924,
as producer of advertising Alms. Formed Y'qunger Pub-
licity Service in 1925, and the producing company in 1927;
the latter claims to be the largest cartoon producing unit
in Bagland. In 1930 formed National Film Corp. to pro-
duce advertising and propaganda films. Chairman of
publicity committee of Advertising and Industrial Film
.\ssociation.
ADNES, HENRY: Actor. In 1936: "Where There's a
Will," Gauniont-British.
ADRIAN: Designer, b. Naugatuck, Conn.; e. School
for Applied and Fine Arts. Did stage designing for
"Music Box Revues," then costumes for Valentino pic-
tures. Joined Cecil B. DeMille, then MGM when DeMille
joined. Gowns, 1933, "Made on Broadway." "Midnight
Mary." "Storm at Daybreak." "The Stranger's Return."
"Penthouse." "Stage Mother," "Bombshell." "Going
Hollywood." MGM. In 1934: "Nana." United Artists-
Goldwyn; "Men in White." "The Cat and the Fiddle,"
"Riptide," "What Every Woman Knows," "Forsaking All
Others," "Operator 13," "The Painted Veil," conceived and
executed fashion show for "Paris Interlude." "The Girl
from Missouri," MGM. In 1935: "After Office Hours."
"Reckless," "No More Ladies," "Anna Karenina," "China
Seas," "Broadway Melody of 1936," "I Live My Life, '
MGM. In 1936: "Rose Marie," "Love on the Run,"
"Born to Dance," "Camille," "San Francisco"; col-
laborated on costume design, "Romeo and Juliet," MGM.
In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," "Maytime,"
JIGM.
ADRIAN. CHRISTINE: Actress, b. North Queensland.
.\ustralia, 1913. To England in 1929 and played leading
parts in repertory in Coventry and London. Films include
"Auld Lang Syne," "Emergency," "Love Deferred,"
"Womanhood."
ADRIAN, IRIS: Actress, r. n. Iris Adrian Hosteller.
h. Los Angeles. May 29, 1913; h. 5 ft. 4; w. 11«
pounds; red hair and blue-hazel eyes; p. Adrian and Flid
Ilostetter, professional; e. Santa Barbara Grammar School.
Los Angeles, Miss Page's School for girls, and Hollywood
High School. "Miss Lake Arrowhead" in beauty contest,
1929. In chorus of a Hollywood revue, then solo dancing
part in Fred Waring's "Rah Rah Daze." Danced in
New York in "The New Yorkers," Ziegfeld "Follies of
1931" and "Hotcha" and Hollywood Restaurant. Danced
in London and Paris; returning to New Y'ork, danced
with George Raft In tour of the East in 1934. First
screen work in MGM two-reel color pictures. Then with
Educational in Vanity Comedies, "Freshman's Goat,"
"Tearing to Go." Signed by Paramount. Arrived on
coast October 15, 1934. In 1935: Appeared In "Rumba,"
"Stolen Harmony," Paramount. In 1936: "The Criminal
Within." Chesterfield; "Our Relations," MGM.
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AFTON, EFFIE: Aili.'s-;. In 103(!; •'lleie Tomes
Cartel," VVI{.
AGAI. IRENE: Actress, b. Budapest. Hungary. Feb.
23. 1913; auburn hair and black eyes; w. IIU pounds;
p. non-professionals; e. Girls High School. Stage Acad-
emy, Budapest; m. Istvan Szekely. film director. Ap-
peared on stage in ■Ritz 1919," "Schoolgirls in Uni-
form." G. B. Shaw plays and others. Appeared on
screen in 1933 in "Aunt Iza"; in 1934: "Romance of
Ida." "My Wife, the Miss." City production; "Wistaria,"
Patria production; "Cornflower." City production;
"Emmy" Muve.^zt5lm production, all made in Hungarian.
I'l 193H: "Half Price Honeymoon." LUX Prod.
AGATE, MAY: Actress, b. Manchester, England, Dec.
29, 1892; h. 5 ft. 5 In.; w. 154 pounds; brown hair and
hazel eyes; m. Wilfrid Grantham; p. Charles .Tames
Agate. Trained for stage with Sarah Bernhardt, and
made first public appearance with her on Paris and
London stage in ltl2. Principal films: German version of
".Murder" (BIP). 1930; "School for Scandal" (BIP>
1S30: "French Leave" (B&D). 1930: "I Was a Sny"
(r.:iumi)nt). 1933, "Are You a Mason?" (Twickenham),
1934. and "Whom the Gods Love," A.T.P., 193.5.
AGNEW, FRANCES: Writer, b. Anniston, Ala. Wrote
thL' following scenarios: "The Golden Princess," "Are
Parents People," "Mannequin." "Joy Girl." Silk Legs."
"Perfect Sap." "Soft Living." "Summer Bachelors."
"None But th» Br.t>'e." "Syncopation." "Rainbow Man"
and many others. Member Dramatic Guild, New York.
AGNEW, JOSEPH E.: Plant engineer, permanent con-
struction. Universal^ b. Dunbar. Scotland. Sept. 27, 1889;
li. 6 feet; w. 190 pounds,; p. Margaret and .Joseph, doctor:
e. high school and attended college. Did engineering and
construction work for Warner Brothers. U. S. Government.
G. W. Power Co. and other plants.
AGNEW, NEIL: Vice President and General Sales
Manager. Paramount. Joined Paramount as booker. Chicago.
1920. Later promoted as salesman, then sales manager.
Branch manager, Milwaukee. 1923; October, 1923, branch
manager, Chicago. Then district manager 1929. Western
division manager. 1932. assistant general sales manager
1933. and May, 1934, general sales manager in charge of
distribution. Paramount Pictures. In 1935: became vice-
president of Paramount in charge of sales.
AGNEW. ROBERT: (See 193f)-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
AGNINI. ARMANDO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
AGUGLIA. MIMI: Actress, h. 5 feet. 3 Inches; w.
105 pounds. Appeared on stage in "Madame X." "La
Nemica." "Salome," the last-named in California, New
York, Buenos Aires and Europe, and many other plays.
On screen in "The Last Man On Earth," "My Second
Wife." "Spring in Autumn" for Fox, and "Tres
Amores," Sackin-Universal.
AG U I LA, LU2: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
Scenario, adaptation and dialogue, "Alia en el Rancho
Grande" (There on the Big Ranch), Bustamente y de
Fuentes, A. en P.
AGUILAR. ENRIQUE: Managing director, Hlspano
American Films. S. A. (Universal Pictures), b. Barce-
lona. Spain. May 25. 1905; e. high school at Jesuit's
College, two years English University; married. Three
years officer Spanish Mercantile Marine. Bank clerk two
years. In 1923 with Universal Pictures. Valencia assist-
ant manager. Beginning 1924. with Fox Films six years,
from booker to assistant managing director. In 1930,
with Paramount Films, six years branch manager, Barce-
lona. In 1935: Hispano American Films, Universal,
starting as sales manager.
AH EARN, THOMAS J.: Writer, b. Dallas. Texas
February 23. 1904; h. 5 feet. 10 Inches; reddish brown
hair and light gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Mrs. E
Ahearn, of Dallas (father deceased), non-professionals;
e. Dallas Academy. University of Dallas. Notre Dame
and Yale 47 Workshop; received his stage training in
Yale 47 Workshop and in Poll stock in New Haven. Conn. ;
not married; by. tennis and handball. Stage experience
in slock. Screen: Originals for Paramount. In 1937:
collaborated on story. "Let's Make a Million." Para-
mount.
AHERN. DANNY: Writer. In 1933: Author, "Picture
Snatcher." Warner. In 1936: adapted "Bulldog Edition."
Republic.
AHERN, GLADYS: (.See 1030-37 Motion Picture Al-
tn;inac).
AHERN, WILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
AHERNE. BRIAN: Actor, b. King's Norton, Worcester
lOngland. May 2, 1902; h. 6 feet. 2 inches; brown hair
and blue eyes. English stage and in British films since
1924. First came into prominence playing opposite Mar-
lene Dietrich in "Song of Songs" for Paramount In 1933
Subsequently returned to England to play lead in "The
Constant Nymph." 1933, Gaumont-British. In 1934: "The
Fountain." RKO ; "What Every Woman Knows," MGM.
In 1935: appeared as Mercutio in Katharine Cornell'^
stage production of "Romeo and Juliet." In 1935: on
screen In "I Live My Life," MGM. In 1936: "Sylvia
Scarlett." RKO. On New York stage in Katharine Cor-
nells production, "Saint Joan." 1936: "Beloved Enemy,"
UA.
AHERNE, PAT: b. Ireland, 1901; 5 ft. 11 in.; dark
hair, brown eyes. Brother of Brian. Played in a num-
ber of minor British talkers, more recently "City of
Play" and 'Oh. What a Duchess." In 1936: "Trouble
.Ahead, ' Atlantic.
AHN, PHILIP: Actor. In 1936: "The General Died
al Dawn." Paramount; ""Stowaway,'" 20tli Cent. -Fox.
AHRENS, THEKLA: Actress. In 1937: "The Eternal
.\liisk." Mayer-Hurstyn.
AICHOLTZ, LAWRENCE: Music recorder. In 1935:
"East of Java," "The Great Impersonation," "Th« Affair
of Susan."' "Fighting Youth," "His Night Out." "The
Invisible Ray," "Magnificent Obsession." "Remember Last
Night." ""Three Kids and a Queen," "Werewolf of Lon-
don," "The Raven." "Princess O'Hara," "Mister Dyna-
mite," ""Lady Tubbs." "It Happened In New York,"
""Diamond Jim." "Chinatown Squad." "The Bride of
Frankenstein." "Alias Mary Dow," Universal.
AIKEN, JOSEPH: Sound technican. In 1933:
"".Adorable." "Paddy, the Next Best Thing.'" "Hoopla."'
all Fox. In 1934: "Carolina,"" Fox. In 1935: "One More
Spring." "Doubting Thomas," ""The Farmer Takes A
Wife." Fox; ""Way Down East,'" 20th Century-Fox; col-
laborated on "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte
Carlo."" 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on "A
Message to Garcia,"" ""Under Two Flags," "'Ramona."
"Thank You. Jeeves!". "Lloyds of London," 20th Cent.-
Fox. In 1937: collaborated on sound. "On the Avenue,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
AIMOS, RAYMOND: Actor. In 1937: "Courrier-Sud"
(Southern Mail). Pathe Consortium Cinema.
AINLEY, HENRY: Actor. In 1936. "'As You Like
It." 20th Cent. -Fox.
AINLEY, RICHARD: Actor, b. Stanmore, Middlesex,
Eng., Dec. 22, 1910; h. 6 feet 2 inches, w. 164 pounds,
brown hair, grey eyes. p. Sir Henry Ainley and Bettina
von Hutten, f. professional, e. in Germany. France and
Italy. Stage before pictures; hy. traveling. Films include
'"As You Like It"" (New World), "Our Fighting Navy.'"
""The Gang Show,"' "The Frog" (all Herbert Wilcox).
AINSLEE, MARION: Writer. b. Kansas City. Mu
Was reporter and special writer on Kansas City and
St. Louis papers. Wrote continuities for Louis B. Mayer.
Frank Borzage; has titled many productions. Including
"Foreign Devils."" "The Mysterious Lady."' "The Single
Standard." "'Wild Orchids," "Wonder of Women," '"The
Bridge of San Luis Rey."" "Our Dancing Daughters'" and
"Our Modern Maidens."" "'What Every Woman Knows.""
all for MGM.
AINSLEY, NORMAN: Actor, b. Edinburgh. Scotland
May 4. 1881; h. 5 ft. 7% In.; w. 135 lbs.: married; e.
Academy and Daniel Stewart"s College. Edinhurg'i. Was
on stage. Films include: 1930: "Scotland Yard."' Fox.
In 1932: "International House."' Para. In 19:i3: "Horse-
play." Univ. In 1936: "Notorious Sophie Lane." ""Too
Many Parents."" Para.: "Modern Times." UA: "Drawing
Roomers." RKO: "Tale of Two Cities." MGM: "Lost
Horizon." Col.; "Sworn Enemy." "'Libelled Lady."' "Cap-
tains Courageous." MGM. In 1937: "Shall We Dance."
KKO: "The Shadow." GN.
AINSWORTH. WILLIAM L.: President. Independent
Theatres. Inc.. and La Belle Theatre Corporation. National
Exchange Bank Bldg.. Fond du Lac. Wis. b. Stoughton.
Wis.. June 28. 1892; married: e. public schools and
preparatory school. Teacher of music in Wisconsin School
of Music. Madison. Traveled with bands and orchestras.
Purchased Orpheum Theatre at Fond du Lac, 1915. Built
Shawano Theatre. Shawano. Wis., in 1931. Built La
Belle Theatre. Oconomowoc. Wis., in 1936. Past president
of Association of Commerce. Rotary Club, City Park
Board. Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.
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B.P.O. Elks. Member of board of directors, Wisconsin
State Chamber of Commerce.
AKED. M-URIEL: Actress. b. Bingley, Yorkshire.
Lngland, Nov. 9, 1887; brown hair, gray eyes; e. Calde-
cote Towers, England, On English stage since 1916. began
with Liverpool Repertory Co.; after tour in the Orient,
played in London since 1925. In "Bed and Breakfast."
Gaumont; "The Middle Watch," B.I. P. In 1931: "Good-
night Vienna." In 1932: "Rome Express," Gaumont-
Biitlsh; "The Mayor's Nest," B. & D. In 1933, "The
Good Companions," "Friday the Thirteenth," "The Night
of the Party," (Gaumont-British) ; "No Funny Business,"
"Trouble," (B. & D.); "Autumn Crocus," (A.T.P.).
In 1935: "Evensong," Gaumont. "Josser on the Farm,"
Fox-British. In 1936: "Public Nuisance No. 1," Gen-
eral Film Distributors (England). "Fame," B. & D. ;
"Royal Eagle," Quality; "Can You Hear Me. Mother"
and "Don't Rush Me;" "Mr. Stringfellovv Says No,"
ATP.
AKIMOFF, NICOLA!: Actor. In 1936: "Der Kampf,"
Amkino.
AKINS, ZOE: Writer. b, Missouri; e. Monticello
Seminary and Hosmer Hall at St. Louis. She wrote stories
and verses for magazines as Century, McClure's, Vanity
Fair. Cosmopolitan and Metropolitan. Wrote the plays
"Thou Desperate Pilot," "The Love Duel" and others.
For the screen, "Anybody's Woman," "Sarah and Son,"
"The Bight to Love," "The Greeks Had a Name for
It." "Ladies Love Brutes." "Women Love Once." "Once
a Lady." "Girls About Town," "Working Girls." tinder
contract to Paramount. In 1933: "Morning Glory,"
"Christopher Strong." RKO-Radio. In 1934: screen play.
"Outcast Lady," MGM. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play, "Lady of Secrets," Columbia; New York stage play.
"The Old Maid," In 1936: collaborated on screen play
and wrote dialogue. "Accused," UA; collaborated on screen
play "Camille," MGM.
AKST, ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
AKST, HARRY: Music composer. In 1933. music
and lyri«s, "Diplomaniacs." "Professional Sweetheart,"
Radio. In 1935: collaborated on sound, "Under the Pampas
Moon," Fox; collaborated on music, "Paddy O'Day," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on music and lyrics,
"The Music Goes 'Round," Columbia; "Star for a Night "
"Can This Be Dixie?", 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: col-
laborated on music and lyrics, "The Holy Terror" 20th
Cent. -Fox.
ALBA, MARIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ALBERNI, LUIS: Actor, e. graduated from the tJnl-
versity of Barcelona. Spain. On stage: "A Young Man's
Fancy^ "Strictly Dishonorable" and others. On screen
in Cock of the Air," "The Santa Fe Trail" (1930),
I aramount; "Children of Dreams" (1930), Warner; In
1931: "Svengali." "The Mad Genius," "The Last Flight"
and I Like Your Nerve," Warner; "Sweepstakes " RKO
Pathe; "Manhattan Parade," Warner; "I Surrender Dear"
Mack Sennett. In 1933: "I Love That Man," Para-
?i°„"r,'' "^'^^ Sphinx." Monogram; "When Ladies Meet,"
MGM; 'Trick for Trick" and "California Trail," Fox;
"The Man from Monterey," Warner; "Above the Clouds,"
Columbia. In 1934: "I Believed in You," Fox: "One
•^''^t'L?'' Lo^'e." Columbia; "The Black Cat," Universal.
In 1935: "Roberta," RKO; "The Gilded Lily," "Goin' to
Town," Paramount; "The Winning Ticket," MGM; "Let's
Live Tonight," Columbia; "In Caliente," F. N. • "The
Gay Deception," "Music Is Magic." "Metropolitan," 20th
Century-Fox; "Public Opinion," Invincible; "Manhattan
Moon," Universal. In 1936: "Colleen," "Anthony Ad-
verse," WB; "Dancing Pirate," RKO-Radio; "Ticket to
Paradise," "Follow Your Heart," Rep.; "Hats Off," GN.
In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," Rep.; "When You're in
Lcve," Col,; "The King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
ALBERS, HANS: Actor, b. Hamburg, Germany; blond
hair and blue eyes. Pictures include "Der blaue Engel "
1930. In 1931: "Drei Tage Liebe." "Bomben auf
Monte Carlo," "Der Draufganger," "Der Sieger." In
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
- - married
div.
■ - divorce
P- -
- - parents
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pro. -
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h. -
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r.n. -
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w.
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1932: "Quick," "Der weisse Damon," "F.P.I anlwortet
nicht." In 1933: "Heut kommts drauf an," "Etn
Gewisser Herr Gran," "Fluchtlinge." In 1934: "Gold."
In 1935: "Peer Gynt," "Variete"; "Henker, Frauen und
Soldaten," Syndikat. In 1936: "Casanova. "
ALBERT, EMMERICH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
ALBERTAZZI, ALBERTO: Journalist, b. Castel S.
Pietro Emilia, Italy, Aug. 23. 1909; p. Giovanni and
Laura Tealdl ; e. Doctor in Law. University of Rome; not
married. Correspondent of II Corrlere Cinematofraflco,
Vita Cinematografico, Kinema. Joined Cinema Italiano,
Rome.
ALBERTI, FRITZ: Actor. "White Devil." UFA. In
1936: "Ein Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg," Casino.
ALBERTINA RASCH DANCERS: In 1929: "The
Hollywood Revue," MGM. In 1933 appeared in "Broad-
way to Hollywood"; dance direction, "Stage Mother,"
MGM. In 1935: Albertina Rasch staged "Lucky Star"
ballet in "Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM. In 1936:
"The King Steps Out." Col.
ALBERTSON. FRANK: Actor. b. Fergus Falls.
Minn.. February 2. 1909; e. Puyallup. Washington, and
Hollywood high schools; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 145 pounds:
dark brown hair and blue eyes. div. Virginia Shelley,
former stage actress. Started in pictures in 1922 under
James Cruze. Signed Fox contract in 1928. Parts in
"Prep and Pep," "The Farmer's Daughter." "Salute"
and "Words and Music" (1929). Fox; co-featured with
Helen Twelvetrees in "Blue Skies"; "Son of the Gods"
(1930). First National; "The Big Party" (1930), "Born
Reckless" (1930), "Men Without Women" (1930), "So
This Is London" (1930). "Wild Company" (1930), Fox;
"Just Imagine" and "Connecticut Yankee." (1932-33) In
Universal short comedies. Also in Universal serial. "Lost
Special." "Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood," "King
for a Night," Universal: "Ann Carver's Profession."
"Dangerous Crossroads," Columbia; "Midshipman Jack,"
Radio; "Ever in My Heart," Warner. In 1934: "The
Last Gentleman." United Artlsts-20th Century; "The
Life of Vergie Winters." RKO. In 1935: "Doubting
Thomas," Fox; "Alice Adams," RKO; "Waterfront Lady,"
Mascot; "Ah, Wilderness," MGM; "Personal Maid's Sec-
ret," Warner. In 1936: "The Farmer in the Dell," RKO;
"Fury," MGM; MGM short product; "The Plainsman,"
Paramount.
ALBORN, AL: Assistant director, 1933. "Elmer, the
Great." First National. In 1934: "Twenty Million
Sweethearts." First National. In 1936: unit manager
"God's Country and the Woman," WB.
ALBRECHT, DAN: Motion picture reviewer, Elkhart
Truth, Elkhart. Ind. ; b. Albion Ind., November 5. 1905;
p. Ed and Ada Albrecht; e. University of Wisconsin
(A. B.); married. With the Truth since graduation.
ALBRIGHT, BOB, "OKLAHOMA": (See 1936 37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac).
ALBRIGHT. HARDIE: Actor. b. Charleroi, just
outside of Pittsburgh, Pa., December 16, 1905; h. 5 feet
11 inches; light brown hair and blue eyes; w. 160
pounds; e. public schools of Pittsburgh and A. B. Carne-
gie Tech.; m. Martha Sleeper; hy. breeding of terrier
dogs. Stage experience: '"Twelfth Night." "The Cradle
Song," "The Greeks Had a Word For It," and others.
Under contract to Fox Film in February, 1931. (19r;li
"Heartbreak," "Hotel Continental," Tiffany. In 1933.
"The Working Man," "The House on 56th Street.'
Warner; "Song of Songs," "Three-Cornered Moon."
Paramount. In 1934: "Nana," United Artists: "The
Ninth Guest," Columbia; "White Heat," J. D. Trop ;
"The Scarlet Letter," Majestic. In 1935: "Women Must
Dress." "Sing Sing Nights," Monogram; "Calm Yourself,"
MGM; "Red Salute," UA-Reliance.
ALBRIGHT, WALLY, JR.: Actor. Appeared in 1929
in "The Case of Lena Smith." Paramount: "Thunder."
"The Wonder of Women," MGM. In 1933: "Zoo In
Budapest," Fox; "The Wrecker." Columbia. In 1934.
"As the Earth Turns," Warner. In 1935: "Waterfront
Lady," Mascot. In 1937: "Old Louisiana," Crescent.
ALCANIZ. LAUNA: Danseuse. b. Madrid. Spain;
h. 5 feet. 2 Inches; w. 108 pounds; brown hair, green
eyes. Moved to New York when two years old ; returned
to Spain where she received her early education. Spent
two years in a Havana convent. Went to New York
vaudeville with father and mother. Danced at the Boxy
Theatre. New York, and also heard over the radio; hy.
outdoor sports. Appeared in Vitaphone short and signed
a Fox Movietone contract.
ALCOTT, ARTHUR: Assistant director. British Lion
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Film Corporation, Loniioii. I). London, July '2C, 1S94: mar-
ried; e. Hampstead. In 1909 joined Andrews' Pictures.
Ltd.. an early British touring company which covered the
United Kingdom from Plymouth to Inverness. Booking
manager for G. B. Samuelson's Royal Film Agency. Bir-
mingham, 1912-1915; in Koyal Naval Air Service for dura-
tion of War; assistant director and studio manager. Wor-
ton Hall studios; loaned to Britannia Films in 1927 and
stayed with them until 1931; directed twelve films for
Samuelson ; worked with late Edgar Wallace for British
Lion and joined permanent staff in November, 1931.
ALCOVER: (See 1836-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ALDA, MME. FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac).
ALDEN, BETTY: (See 193(i-37 Motion Picture Al-
njanac).
ALDEN, ERIC: Actor. In 1930: "Little Lord Faunt-
leroy." UA.
ALDEN, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ALDEN, MARY: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac).
ALDERSON. ERVILLE: Actor. Appeared In "Fazil"
(1928), Fox; "Speakeasy" (1929), Fox; "Guilty" (1930),
Columbia; "The Bad Man" (1930). First National;
"The Lash" (1930). First National; in 1931: "Too Many
Cooks," Radio; "Arrowsmith," Samuel Goldwyn: "Shang-
haied Love," Columbia; "Alias the Doitor," First
National. In 1933: "To the Last Man." Paramount. In
1934: "Lazy River." MG.VI; "The Scarlet Empress."
Paramount. In 1935: "Square Shooter," Columbia;
"Woman Wanted." "Pursuit," MGM; "Public Opinion,"
Invincible; "The Virginia .Tudge," Paramount; "Seven
Keys to Baldpate," RKO. In 1930: "Educating Father."
"Career Woman." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Jungle Princess,"
Paramount.
ALDERSON, R. GARRY: Technical manager. Elstrc;
B^ilm Laboratories, A.B.P. studios. b. Kingston on
Thames. Eng.. Feb. 28. 1900. m., two children. e.
Kingston grammar school. Served in Royal Navy Air
Service and Royal Air Force as pilot in War. Joined
trade in 1919 as cameraman to Barker Motion Photography.
Later with .Samuelson Film Productions, in laboratories.
Olympic Film Laboratories, in charge of laboratory for
Rex Ingram at Nice. To Eljtree in 1928.
ALDINE, JIMMY: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ALDRICH, MEEKA: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Al-
njanac).
ALERME: Actor. In 1930: "Pension Mimosas," Franco-
American; "La Kermesse Heroique." American Tobis.
ALEXANDER, A. L,: Announcer, WMCA. b. Boston.
Was oflicial announcer for Paramount newsreel, and has
narrated for many short subjects and feature pictures.
Identified with "Street Forum," Station WMCA con-
ducts the "Good Will Court."
ALEXANDER, ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac),
ALEXANDER, BEN: Actor. r. n. Nicholas Benton
Alexander; b. Goldfleld, Nev.. May 26, 1911; h. 5 feet
10 Inches; blond hair and bhie eyes; w. 145 pounds;
p. Beth and Nicholas Alexander; e. Hollywood high school
and University of California; not married; hy. tennis,
swimming and collecting guns. At 4, "Heart of the
World." Under contract (1912-14) First National;
1923-4-5: "Penrod and Sam." "Roy of Mine," "Self-
made Failure." "All Oulet nn the Western Front" (1930>.
Universal; in 1931: "A Wise Child." MGM: "Manv a
Slip." Universal: "Are These Our Children?" Radio;
"Mystery Ship." Pathe; "High Pressure," Warner. In
1933: "What Price Innocence?" Columbia: "This Day
and Age." Paramount; "Stage Mother." MGM. In 19.':4-
"Once to Every Woman," "The Most Precious Thing in
Life." Columbia; "The Life of Vergie Winters." RKO
In 1935: "Grand Old Girl." RKO; "Annapolis Farewell,"
Paramount; "Born to Gamble," Liberty; "The Fire Trap,"
Empire. In 1936: "Hearts in Bondage." Republic.
ALEXANDER. ERNIE: Actor. In 1936: "Here Comes
Trouble," 20th Century-Fox.
ALEXANDER. GEORG: Actor, b. Hanover. Ger-
many. April 3, 1896; fair hair. r.n. Georg Alaxender
Ludecke. On stage. Films: "Mann Ohne Namen," 1925;
"Liebeswalzer," 1930; "Der Liebesexpress." "Hurra, Ein
Junge," 1931. In 1932: "Eln Blesschen Llebe fur Dich."
"Moderne Mitgift." "Testament des Cornelius Gulden."
"Wenn Llebe Mode Macht." In 1933: "Bine Frau wle
Du," "Llebe muss verstanden sein," "1st mein Mann
niclit faljelhaft," "Der Zarewitsch," "Der Doppelganger."
In 1934: "Zigeunerblut." "Blumenmadchen Vom Grand-
Hotel," "Die engliscbe Heirat." In 1935: "Der Alte
und Der Junge Konig," "Alles Hort auf Mein Kom-
mando." "Ein Falscher Funfziger," "Der Schlafwagen-
kontroller," UA; "Schloss in Flandern," "Ein Madelaus
Outer Familie," "Ein Idealer Gatte," "Tanzrausik."
"Der Vogelhandler." "Ein Teubelskerl." "Martha,"
"Skandal nn dis Flederhaus," "Donaumelodien."
ALEXANDER, HARRY A.: Lansdowne Theatre, 683
Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto, Can. ; b. Bristol. England,
Aug. 4. 1884; married; e. Bristol, England; designer of
gentlemen's clothing; originally had a circuit of four thea-
tres; has been president of the MPTOA of Canada and a
vice-president of Allied Inhibitors; opened his first theatre,
the Popular, with 200 seats — kitchen chairs. In 1911, two
.years after arriving in (.'anada. I!i37 : operating Lansdowne
Theatre only.
ALEXANDER. J. GRUBB: Writer, b. Scranton. Pa.;
h. 5 feet 9 inihes; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 150
pounds: p. Florence G. Alexander and Joseph Alexander,
■Ir., Mon professionals; e. Lafayette College, livll engineer
degree: m. Elyiior G. Krnst. lion professional. He wrote
the book, lyrics and music for vaudeville acts und tabloid
nuislials. and also wrote the following stage plays: "Loot."
"Wedlocked" and "Its All a Gamble." In pictures over
eleven years as writer of originals and continuities for
I'aralta, Pox, Mayer, Goldwyn, Universal. Columbia, Metro,
Wainer Bros, and First National. He Is now under
contract to Warner Bros. Some of the silent pictures he
has written are "Freedom of the Press." "Michigan
Kid." "Chinese Parrot," "Man Who Laughs," "Lone
Wolf Returns," "Thunderbolt" and "Belle of Broadway."
Following are all-talking pictures: "The Gamblers,"
"Evidence," "General Crack" (dialogue and screen play)
for Warner Bros.; "Sweet Kitty Bellalrs," Warner Bros.;
"A Notorious Affair," First National; dialogue and
screen plays for: "Moby Dick," "Svengall," "Road to
Singapore." "The Mad Genius." "Outward Bound." "The
Hatchet Man" and "So Big."
ALEXANDER. JAMES H.: Manager, Republic Pic-
tures Corporation. Pittsburgh, Pa.; b. Prospect, Butler
County, Pa., Sept. 26, 1884; married; p. William H. and
Edith, both deceased; e. high school and business col-
leges. Was bookkeeper for wholesale grocery companies
for 10 years. Conrected with film business 25 years.
In 1912 joined Metro as bookkeeper and traveling auditor.
Later served as office manager for First National in
Pittsburgh. Pa. In 1920 entered Independent ranks with
Columbia Film Service and soon after purchased this
company. Operated as Alexander Film Service until 1932.
then obtained Monogram franchise for Pittsburgh territory.
ALEXANDER. JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "The Petrified
Forest," Warner.
ALEXANDER, KATHARINE: Actress: Vitaphone
No. 1056, "The Hard Guy." In 1933 appeared in "Should
Ladies Behave?" MGM. In 1934: "Death Takes A Holi-
day." "Operator 13," "Barretts of Wimpole Street,"
"The Painted Veil." MGM. In 1935: "After Office
Hours," MGM; "Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th Century;
"The Girl from Tenth Avenue," FN; "Alias Mary Dow,"
I^niversal; "Ginger," Fox. In 1936: "Moonlight Murder,"
"The Devil is a Sissy," MGM; "Sutter's Gold," Universal.
ALEXANDER, K. C. : Executive. Managing director,
producer. Standard International Pictures. Ltd., London,
b. Germany. June 9. 1910; not m, ; e. in law, international
law and economics. Trained for diplomatic service before
entering pictures in Berlin, later Paris and London. In
1936. produced "Make Uii." with Nils Asther. Alfred
Zeisler directing.
ALEXANDER, LARRY: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
ALEXANDER, NORMAN: Writer. In 1936: prepared
ail:;ptatiuii "Crime Over London," II.V.
ALEXANDER. RICHARD: Actor, b Dallas. Texas.
November 18, 1902; e. in Dallas; h. 6 feet 3 Inches; w.
225 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; hy. handball and
swimming. No stage experience. In 1929 appeared In
"The Sin Sister." Fox: "The Viking." Metro-Goldwyn-
..laver; "The Godless Girl," Pathe; In 1930 In "City
Girl," "Lone Star Ranger." Fox; Universal's "All Quiet
on the Western Front." "See America Thirst" and "Are
You There?" In 1934: "Sixteen Fathoms Deep." Mono
gram. In 1935: "She Gets Her Man." Universal; "The
Bis Broadcast of 1936." Paramount; "Freckles." RKO.
In 1936: "Dangerous Waters," IT; "Silly Billies." RKO;
"Drift Fence." Paramount; "Wild Brian Kent." 20th
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Outcast." Paramount.
ALEXANDER. ROSS: Actor. Died on Jan. 2, 1937,
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li. 6 feet 1'4 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 160
pounds; hy. swimming, the theatre and soccer football.
While BtiU at school, studied and acted under Hugh
William Towne In his little theatre in Rochester. N". Y.
When 17 went to New Yorlc to study at the Paclcard
Theatrical Agency. At 18 played juvenile role with
Blanche Turka In "Enter Madame." Stage plays are:
"The Ladder," "Night Hostess," "Let Us Be Gay,"
"That's Gratitude," "After Tomorrow." Signed with
Paramount, first picture "The Wiser Sex." In 1934:
"Social Register." Columbia. "Flirtation Walk." First
National. In 1935: "We're In the Money." "Going High-
brow," "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Warner; "Ship-
mates Forever," "Captain Biood," FN. In 1936: "Brides
Are Like That," "I Married a Doctor," "Boulder Dam."
"Hot Money " "China Clipper." "Here Comes Carter,"
WB. In 1937: "Ready. Willing and Abie," WB.
ALEXANDER, J. DON: President. Alexander Film Co..
Colorado Springs. Colo. b. St. Louis. Mo.. Jan. 1. 18S5:
married: p. Don and Julia: e. high school. Was elec-
trical engineer and contractor. Started with Alexander
Films In 1919 in Spokane. At this time has contracts
with about 6,500 theaties for the display of short length
(minute movies) film advertisements. Completed nearly
100,000 campaigns with local and national advertisers in
the last 18 years, including Chevrolet. Ford. BCA. Alka
Seltzer, Westinghouse and others.
ALEXANDER, TAD: Actor; b. Lexington, Neb.; e.
attending high school; hy. sports, music, chemistry. Ap-
peared in 1933 In "The Stranger's Return." "Broadway
to Hollywood." MGM; in "Tomorrow and Tomorrow."
"Strange Interlude." "Rasputin," "Bureau of Missing
Persons" (Warner), "Little Men" (Mascot): In 1934
"You Can't Buy Everything." MGM.
ALFORD, EDWIN H.: Movie critic. Phoenix and
Times-Democrat. Muskogee, Okla. ; b. Springfield, Mo.,
August 25, 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Alford. To
Muskogee in spring of 1928. and has been engaged in both
the editorial and art departments of the Phoenix and
Times-Democrat.
ALFORD, J. E.: Exhibitor, State Theatre. McComb.
Miss.; b. Mississippi, Jan. 28, 1880; p. Dr. and Mrs.
J. T. Alford; e. college; married. Was druggist. Part
owner and manager of theatres in McComb 24 years.
ALGIER, SIDNEY H.: Production manager and direc-
tor; b. Shamokin. Pa., December 5. 1889; h. 5 feet 6%
inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 156 pounds; p. Eilse and
Allan Algier. non-professionals; e. Brookllne high school;
m. Wava Roberts, professional; hy. golf and all outdoor
sports. Stage experience covered a period of about 10
years during which time he appeared in light opera; "The
Princess Ohio," in 1904; two seasons with "Babes In
Toyland"; in the musical comedy. "The Tourists," In
1906; from 1907 to 1908 in "The Alaskan"; In 1909 "A
Knight for a Day"; In burlesque from 1910 to 1911 and
In vaudeville, 1911-14. Entered pictures In 1915 and
played second comedy parts to Rube Miller in short reel
subjects, writing them himself, editing and cutting same.
Later he became assistant director and then production
manager, which vocation he has been following to date.
Also has co-directed and directed 17 productions. Busi-
ness manager, MGM. 1921-26; manager for Tiffany Stahl
until 1930. Formerly with Liberty Productions. Joined
Allied Productions, supervising all production activities.
Later with Paramount, In 1935: assistant director, "The
Great Ziegfeld." MGM.
ALICOATE, CHARLES A.: On staflf of The Film
Daily, b. New York City, December 26, 1898; married
and has two children, Mary Beverly and John Charles;
hy. Swimming, fishing, travel and golf; e. public schools
and St. Thomas College, St. Paul, Minn.
ALICOATE. JACK: Publisher. The Film Daily,
New York City; b. Seattle, Wash., December 24, 1889:
e. was graduated from Georgetown Law School (LL.B.
in 1912) : is married and has three children. Mar-
shall Nellan Allcoate, Mary Patricia and Virginia Colleen.
Wrote scenarios for one-reel pictures; became associated
with the Washington Post as automobile editor, later on
becoming the first motion picture editor of the same
paper. He received his newspaper training on the
Minneapolis Tribune, from there going to the Washington
Herald. It was after this that he joined up with the
Post. He wrote a play called "Extra." which played at
the Longacre theatre. New York, and was responsit)le for
the book of "When You Smile," a musical tidbit that
played the Central theatre. He Is chairman of the Film
Golf Tournament Committee, and chairman of the Film
Daily Relief Fund. Member A. MP. A.. :Momher of New
York Athletic Club. Hobbies: travel and bridge.
ALLAIN, MARCEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
ALLAN, BRUCE: London Representative. The Quigley
Publishing Co.. Inc.; b. London, England. Film Journal-
,lnJ* £-"H '"^'■., ^'^'■^°' "Ki"ematograph Weekly," 1925-
? .^ • IV, *'^''"''i' '^'■■ector of publicity. Goldwyn Ltd.. FBO
h .1- ,^T *?'""■' ^^'"J Weekly." publicity representa-
tive to Rex Ingram at Nice.
^wJrh^^- i,^°9f^'^'- -^'^""■- ^" 193''- "The Mandarin
-Mjstcry. Kepulilic.
AnH';'"^'^iQi^n'-'?*f^J"^^,'='"^^: *>■ Skegness, England.
•^ V,^' ■'^^"' "• 5 f^^' fi Inches; brown hair, blue eyes-
w 116 pounds; p. Dr. WlUlam Alexander and Amelia
Morns Allan; m. W. J. O'Bryan, press representative: e
hkegness Day School and Polam Hall. Darlington, and
to Old Vic Theatre Training School on scholarship Went
on London stage In 1927; toured provinces with Sir Ben
Greet In Shakespeare and stock companies; returned to
VVest End. On screen: Was under contract to Julius Hagen
at the Twickenham Studios. Released in 1932. Went under
contract to MGM in Hollywood. Appeared in following in
1930: "Alibi." Twickenham; "The Rosary," W. P. Films;
"Black Coffee," Twickenham. In 1931: "Reserved for
Ladies." Paramount-British; "Rodney Steps in " "Chin-
Chin-Chinaman," Twickenham; "Michael and Mary"
Gainsborough. In 1932: "The Lodger," Twickenham; "Nine
Till Six." ARP; "Mary Waters." B. I. P.; "The Chi-
nese Puzzle," Twickenham; "Down Our Street" and "In-
sult," Paramount-British. In 1933, "The Lost Chord,"
Twickenham; "Looking Forward." "The Solitaire Man."
MGM; "No Marriage Ties," "Ace of Aces." Radio. "Men
in White," MGM; "The Mystery of Mr. X," "Outcast
I-ady." 1934. In 1935: "David Copperfleld," "Mark of
tne Vampire." "Tale of Two Cities." MGM; "The Phan-
tom Fiend," Olympic Pictures; "Java Head." First
Division. In 1936: "A Woman Rebels." RKO-Radio;
"Camille," MGM. In 1937: "Michaei Strogoff." RKO-
Radio.
ALLAN, HUGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanar,)
ALLAN, MARGUERITE: Actress. In 1935: "Doctor's
Orders," "Blossom Time." BIP. In 1937: "April Ro-
mance," MGM.
ALLEN, ADRIANNE: Actress, b. Manchester, Eng-
land; blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. non-
prof ession'als; e. England, France and Germany, enrolled
in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. m. Raymond
Massey, English director, actor and producer, hy. Swim-
ming. Stage experience: "Easy Virtue." "The Bat
Trap," "Private Lives," "An American Tragedy." "The
Stag," "Loose Ends." "The Woman Between," "Cynara"
and others. On screen: "Merrily We Go to Hell" and
"The Night of June 13" for Paramount. In 1935: "The
Morals of Marcus." Twickenham. In 1936: on New York
stage In "Pride and Prejudice."
ALLEN, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN, AUSTEN: (Sec 1936-31 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ALLEN, C. W. "CHING": Branch manager, RKO
Radio Pictures Inc.. Jacksonville. Fla. ; b. Kansas Citv.
Aug. 8, 1900; e. Rosedale High School. Kansas City;
married. Started with Vltagraph in 1918 as shipping
clerk. Held booker, salesman, assistant manager and
manager's positions up to 1925. In 1925 joined PDC as
Kansas City branch manager. In 1927 with merger of
PDC and Pathc becomes manager for Kansas City. In 1938
was Oklahoma City branch manager for Pathe. In 1930 At-
lanta Pathe branch manager. In 1931 RKO branch manager
for merged Pathe and RKO. In 1934 became Jacksonville
RKO branch manager.
ALLEN, DAVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN, DON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN, E. H.: General manager. Educational Studio,
b. Philadelphia; married. Actor. In 1908 employed
by the late Tom Ince as assistant director: assistant man-
ager of Inceville; general manager for William S. Hart
of Famous Players until 1921. when he joined Educational.
ALLEN, ELSIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN. FLORENCE: (See 1936-.'!7 Motion Picture
,\lmanac.)
ALLEN. FRED: Actor and radio performer, b. Boston,
Mass.. May 31. 1894; e, Boston University; m. Portland
Hoffa. professional. Was in vaudeville. In shows includ-
ing "Passing Sliow of 1922." "The Greenwich Village
Follies." "The Little Show." "Three's A Crowd." Author
of vaudeville acts, magazine articles, revue sketches.
Writer. Paramount Astoria Studios. Author of shorts,
Warner Brothers Eastern Studio. In 1935: "Thanks a
Million," Twentieth Century-Fox. Broadcasts "Town
ITall Tonight" program. NBC.
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ALLEN, FRED: Director: b. Petaluma, Cal.. 1896;
e. public schools, Los Angeles. Started in motion pictures
in 1914 with Maclj Sennett as film editor; then Thomas
Ince; Harry Joe Brown Productions; Charles Rogers Pro-
ductions, supervisor and director of Tom Keene Produc-
tions for KKO. Directed John Wayne's first Warner
Brothers picture. Directed "Partners," RKO I'athe. 19:J2.
Now free-lancing. Directed "The Mysterious Rider,"
Paramount. In 1935: film editor, "This Is The Life,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: film editor, "Every Saturday
Night." "Gentle Julia," "The Country Beyond." "Pepper."
"Back to Nature," "Under Your Spell," 20th Cent. -Fox.
In 1937: "Crack-Up," "Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
ALLEN, FREDERICK J.: Advertising and Publicity
Manager, First National Film Distributors, Ltd.. London.
i;ntered industry in 1908. Spent two years in Canada
and United States as representative for Lux Film, Paris:
Ambrosio. Turin, and Cines, Rome. Was formerly pub-
licity manager of Eclair Film Co. and Film Booking
Offices. London.
ALLEN, HARRY: Actor. Appeared In "AdorabU
Cheat" (1929), Chesterfield; "In Old California" (1930),
Audible Pictures; "Dawn Patrol" (19;i0). First National
In 1934: "Bombay Mail," Universal. In 1935: "Anna
Karenina," MGM. In 1936: "The White Angel," F.N. ;
"The White Legion," G.N.
ALLEN, SAM: (See 19:!«-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN, HERVEY: Author. Wrote story
Adverse," filmed by Warner in 1936.
'Anthony
ALLEN, JACQUELINE: Actress. b. Texas; h. 5
feet, 2H Inches; blue eyes and blonde hair; w. 110 pounds;
e. Calvert, Waco and Houston schools in Texas, and the
Kidd Key Conservatory of Music In Houston. Signed by
Warner.
ALLEN, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN. JIMMIE:
Murray McLean. Actor, b.
ft. 7 in.; w. 130 lbs.: light
h. aviation; e. Northwestern
radio as juvenile star. In
Parade," Paramount.
In 1935: "The Virginia
: "The Sky Parade," "Wed-
"Charlle Chan at the Race
Chicago. May 23, 1917 ; h
brown hair and blue eyes;
University. Ten years in
1936 appealed in "The Sky
ALLEN. J. H.; Actor.
Judge," Paramount. In 1936
ding Present," Paramount;
Track." 20th Cent.-Fox.
ALLEN, JUDITH: Actress, b. New York City. On
stage: The Trial of Mary Dugan," "Skidding," "Inter-
ference, ' and others. In 1933 on screen: "This Day
and Age," "Too Much Harmony," "Hell and High
nater,' "Thundering Herd," Paramount. "Marrying
Widows, Tower. In 1934: "The Witching Hour." "She
Loves Me Not," "The Old Fashioned Way," Paramount:
,<lil'^ T, Z®^'" ^°''' "Young and Beautiful," Mascot. In
]9d5: ■ Behind the Green Lights," Mascot; "The Healer,"
Monogram. In 1937: "Beware of Ladies." Republic
ALLEN, LEIGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN, LESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Alma-
nac.)
^i^iV'-^f- ,,"^5'^''^= Actress. In 1935; "The Cowboy
Millionaire, Fox; "It's in the Air." MGAI; "Whispering
Smith Speaks." 20 Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Captain's
Kid,' WB. In 1937: "Secret Valley," 20th Century-Fox.
ALLEN, RICCA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALLEN, ROBERT: Actor; r. n. Ted Baer; b. Mount
Vernon, New York, March 28, 1906; h. 5 feet, 11 inches;
light-hrown hair, blue eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Mount
\ernon public schools. Mount Vernon High School, Dart-
mouth College, 1929, Columbia University, University
of Virginia; m. Evelyn Peirce; by. sports and art. Drove
truck, was laborer during vacations. After graduation from
Dartmouth, was with Curtis Flying Service, banking and
art. Through the late Louis Warner received a First
National contract. In 1926. Appeared in "Quarterback,'
Reckless Hour," 1931, and "Big Business Girl." Ap-
peared on stage, beginning 1931, in "The Greeks Had a
\Vord for It." "Society Girl," "There's Always Juliet."
The Left Bank," "Church Mouse," "Holiday," "Crimi-
nal at Large," "Christopher Bean," "Second Mrs. Tan-
queray," "Mona Vanna," and many others, chiefly in
^i'^^- Appeared in "Social Register" and "Race Track."
1934, Eastern-made films, and Universal serial, "Perils
of Pauline." Signed by Columbia. In 1934: "White
Lies," Columbia. In 1935 in "The Captain Hates the
Sea, 'The Revenge Rider," "Law Bevond the Range "
"Death Flies East, " "I'll Love You Always," "Air Fury "
"Fighting Shadows." "Party Wire." "Love Me Forever!"
"Guard That Girl," "Crime and Punishment." Columbia
In 1936: "Craig's Wife." Col.
ALLEN, THERESA:
.Minanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Pictur
ALLEN, VERA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
VERA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ALLENSON,
Almanac.)
ALLER, JOSEPH: Laboratory manager, b. Dec. 5,
1884; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; brown hair and brown eyes;
w. 135 pounds; e. technical school, New York: married.
Was photographer. Laboratory manager, American Bio-
graph Company, 1907-1913; D. W. Griffith, 1913-1918;
Aller Laboratories. 1918-1921; Rothacker-Aller Labora-
tories, 1921-1926; Consolidated Film Laboratories. 1926-
1935.
In 1936: directed "Cav-
ALESSANDRINI: Director.
airy," United Artists.
ALLGEIER, SEPP: Cameraman. In 1933: "The
Rebel," Univ. In 1935: location photography, "Escape Me
Never," B&D.
ALLGOOD, SARA: Actress. In 1935: "The Passing of
the Third Floor Back," Gaumont-British. In 1936: "It's
lM\e Again, " G.B.
ALLIGHAN, ARTHUR JAMES: Press manager, Co-
lumbia, London, b. London, June 25. 1899; m. Journalist
and publicist. Sports critic Sunday Referee, contributor
to Saturday Post, Evening Standard. London Opinion.
Organized press publicity and presentation for British
national advertisers and Dominion governments, specializ-
ing on fruit propaganda. Joined Columbia in present
position in 1933.
ALLISON, VERA: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on
adaptation of "The Lash," Radio-British. In 1935:
collaborated on script of "Ten Minute Alibi," British
Lion.
ALLISTER, CLAUD: Actor, r. n. Claud Palmer, b.
London, Oct. 3, 1893; e. Felstead, Essex, specializing in
Greek and Latin; m. Barbara Fay, professional; h. 5 feet.
10 V2 inches; w. 144 pounds; light brown hair, blue eyes:
hy. swimming and horseback riding. Stage experience in
London and New York City. Entered pictures In 1929.
Appeared in stage play, "The Play's the Thing," and
was selected by Bayard Veiller for the screen version of
"The Trial of Mary Dugan." Played the role Algy In
"Bulldog Drummond." Spoofy in "Three Live Ghosts,"
')uke Otto in "Monte Carlo," Lord Rumblesham In
"Floradora Girl," Francis in "Czar of Broadway,"
Johnny Jason in "Captain Applejack." also In "Charming
Sinners" (1929), "Slightly Scarlet" (1930). Paramount;
"In the Next Room" (1930). First National; "Such Men
Are Dangerous" (1930), Fox; "Reaching for the Moon"
(1930), United Artists; in 1931: "Meet the Wife," Chris-
tie: "Papa Loves Mamma," Universal. Returned to
London and appeared in "Two White Arms," Eric Hakim,
and "Diamond Cut Diamond," also for Hakim. In 1932.
"The Return of Raflfles," Mansfield; (1932-33) "Private
Wives." British Lion. (1933-34) "The Private Life ef
Henry VIII," London Films-United Artists. "Those
Were the Days." 1934, BIP; and repeated his role of
Algy in "The Return of Bulldo? Drummond." 1934; "The
Lady Is Willing," Columbia; "Private Life of Don Juan."
London-United Artists. On stage in "The Gay Divorcee."
"Happy Week End," "Mary Read." In 1935: "The Dark
Angel," UA. In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts." MGM:
"Dracula's Daughter." "Yellowstone Park." U. Stage
play: "Meet My Sister." In 1937: "Bulldog Drummond
at Bay." "Radio Parade of 1937." BIP.
ALLVINE, EARL: Executive. b. Kansas City: e.
Journalism School. Kansas University; brother of Glendon
Allvine. Entered business in Publix managers' school.
New York. Tlien to New Y'ork Evening Post then to
Fox newsreel as assistant news editor.
ALLVINE, GLENDON: Chairman, editorial board.
Paramount Pictures, Inc. b. Kansas City, Kan. e. Re-
ceived degrees of A.B. and LL.B. from University of
Kansas and admitted to Kansas bar. On the Kansas City
Star then to New Y'ork and on New Y'ork Tribune. Did
publicity for musical comedy "Irene." Then publicity
departments Famous Players-Lasky. For five years director
of publicity, advertising and exploitation. Fox. Became
assistant to Merian C. Cooper, producer for RKO Radio,
and then RKO associate producer. Assistant on technicolor
production. Pioneer Pictures, United Artists Studios.
ALLWYN, ASTRID: Actress. b. South Manchester,
Conn.: h. 5 feet, 2'/4 inches; blonde hair and brown ej'es ;
w. 117 pounds; e. public schools in Massachusetts, and
studied voice: ni. Roherl Kent. Entered dramatic scluioMn
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New York City, then obtained part In stage play. "Street
Scene." Appeared in "Young Sinners," "Once In a
Lifetime," and otlier Broadway productions. Accepted
motion picture contract with MGM and went to Holly-
wood in July, lO.'il. After completing MGM contract,
signed with I'athc, and appeared in "Lady With a
Past" and "Love Affair." In 193:^ in "He Couldn't
Take It " in lO.'M in "Beggars in Ermine," "Mystery
Liner." all Monogram. Signed hy Fox. In 1934 in
"Servants' Entrance," "The White Parade," "One More
Spring." all Fox. In 193.'): "It's a Small World.' Fox;
"Accent on Youth," "Hands Across the Table," Para-
mount; "Way Down East," "Charlie Chan's Secret. 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "It Had to Happen," "Star for
a Night," Dimples." "Stowaway." 20th Cent.-Fox; "Fol-
low the Fleet," RKO: "Flying Hostess," Univ. In 1937:
"Woman Wise," 20h Cent.-Fox; "Murder Goes to College.
I'aramount.
ALLYSON, JUNE: Actress. In 1937: Vitaphone short
pruiliict.
ALMIRAINTE, LUIGI: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
.-Mnianac.)
ALMIRAINTE, S.: Actor. In 1930: "Milizia Terri-
loriale." Nuovo Mondo.
ALPAR, GITTA: Actress, b. Budapest. Hungary, 1908;
blond hair and blue eyes; p. non-professionals; e. Budapest
High School of Music: div. Gustav Froehlich. Appeared in
opera and operetta; made guest tours in Budapest. Berlin,
Vienna, elsewhere on the Continent; stage plays Include
"The Dubarry" and "Ball at the Savoy."In films In 1932
in "Gitta Entdeckt Ihr Herz," In German, In Berlin.
Left Germany. Appeared In "Ball at the Savoy." City
Productions. German-language film made In Budapest,
1934. In 1935: "I Give My Heart," ABP. ; "Guilty
Melody." "Because of Love." On English stage In
"Cochran's Show."
ALPER, MURRAY: Actor. In 1935: "Little Big
Shot." Warner; "Seven Keys to Baldpate." BKO; "Navy
Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1930: "Panic on the Air,"
Col.; "Two in Revolt." "Winterset," RKO-Radlo; "High
Tension," 20th Cent.-Fox; "Lady Be Careful," Para. In
1937: "Sea Devils." RKO-Radlo; "23'/2 Hours Leave."
GN.
ALPERSON, EDWARD L.: Executive. b. Omaha.
Neb.. 41 years ago; p. Mr. and Mrs. John Alperson ; e.
Central High School. Omaha. Was usher in Brandies
Theatre, Omaha, at 13. In War after high school gradu-
ation. Shipping clerk in Fox exchange in 1919, then
salesman. Salesman for First National, then branch
manager. District manager. Preferred Pictures. 1923. In
1924, St. Louis branch manager. Universal. Branch
manager with Warner Bros., then Middle West district
manager, with headquarters in Kansas City. Supervised
selling activities of Vitaphone. In 1929 assistant to
Spyros Skouras in charge of buying, Warner theatre
department, in New York. In 1931. general sales man-
ager, Warners. In 1932 joined Skouras theatres in charge
of buying. In May. 1936. elected president of Grand
National Films. Inc.. producing and distributing company.
ALSACE, GENE: Actor. In 1936: "Treachery Rides
the Range." Warner.
ALSINA, JOSEPH: Independent Exhibitor. Operates
Famous Theatres under name Alsina Brothers. A director
of Gulf States Theatres Owners Association.
ALT. AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ALTER. LOU: Music composer. In 1933 collaborated
on music "Take a Chance." Paramount. In 1935: col-
laborated on music and lyrics, "Going Highbrow," War-
ner; collaborated on music and lyrics, "The Rainmakers,"
RKO. In 1936: collaborated on songs. "The Trail of the
Lonesome Pine." Paramount; collaborated on music and
lyrics. "Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio. In 1937:
collaborated on music and lyrics "You Only Live Once," UA.
ALTHOUSE, CHARLES: Recording. In 1935: "Smart
Girl." "Mary Burns, Fugitive." Paramount. In 1936:
collaborated on sound "Straight from the Shoulder."
Paramount.
ALTIMUS, HENRY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story "The Man Who Lived Twice," Columbia.
ALTINGEN, HEINZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
ALTON. MAXINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Alma-
nac.)
ALTON, ROBERT: Dance director. In 1936. directed
dances and ensembles, "Strike Me Pink." UA.
ALVARADO, DON: Actor. r. n. Jose Paige; b.
Albuquerque, N. M.. November 4. I'JUl; p. Marie
Antoinette Alvarado and Candido Paige, non-profes-
simiatfe; e. AlbuquKgue high school; m. non-pro-
fessional: hy. horseback riding and tennis. Has appeared
In such pictures as "Loves of Carmen." with Dolores del
Rio for Fox: in "Breakfast at Sunrise," with Constance
Talmadge, and in "Drums of Love," a D. W. Oriflith
production for United Artists: (1928) "The Apache" and
"Driftwood." Columbia: (1929) "The Bridge of San Luis
Rey," Melro-Goldvvyn-Mayer; (1930). "The Bad One,"
"Forever Yours," United Artists; "Captain Thunder,"
Warner Bros.; (1932-33) "Contraband." Holffberg. In
1933: "Black Beauty," Monogram; "Morning Glory."
Radio. In 1934: "Once to Every Bachelor." Liberty.
In 1935: "The Devil Is a Woman," Paramount; "I Live
For Love," Warner, In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho,"
Paramount; "Spy 77," First Division. In 1937: "Nobody's
Baby," MGM.
ALVAREZ, ALVARO D.: Director. La Opinion.
Cindad Trujillo, formerly Santo Domingo, D R. ; b. Santo
Domingo, Aug. 12, 1892; p. Ramon and Mariana D. Al-
varez; e. Maestro Normal School; has five children. For-
merly school teacher and principal; member of the Superior
Council of Customs; provincial councilman; member of the
Board of Embellishment of the City of Santo Domingo.
Congressman.
ALVAREZ, AUGUSTO: Publisher and exhibitor,
Buenos Aires, b. Spain. Oct. 12, 1890; brown hair and
dark eyes; e. high school graduate; married. Theatre
owner and newspaperman. In 1914. founded the show-
business paper. Excelsior, afterwards Film. Exhibitor at
the Broadway. Select Lavalle and Rivadavia Palace
theatres.
ALVAREZ, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ALVAREZ, MIAMI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ALYN, GLEN: Actress. In 1937: In "Gypsy," W.B.
AMACHER. LOUIS: Branch Manager. 1909. entered
pictures as film Inspector and shipping clerk. Laemmie
Film Service. Portland. Oregon. 1910-12, booker. Amal-
gamated Film Exchange, later became General Film, Port-
land. Opened small suburban theatre at which he main-
tained projectionists' school $35 a head. 1912-15, booker.
Film Supply Company, Portland and Seattle. 1915-16.
office manager, Metro, Seattle. Became interested in the
state right concern of Schlaeffer Attractions. Salesman
with World, and office manager. Goldwyn. 1921. branch
manager. Associated Producers, Seattle, P. B. Warner
Corporation. Wid Gunning, Inc., and American Realising
successively, all in Seattle. Took over management of
John Danz circuit. Salesman, Goldwyn-Cosmopolltan. Ap-
pointed branch manager, Portland, and has been with
Goldwyn. Metro-Goldwyn and MGM in charge in Portland.
AM ANN. BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
AMBLER. A. G.: Recorder. In 1936: sound for "Living
Dangerously." ABP. In 1937: "The Dominant Sex,"
ABP.
AMBROSE, RUTH and BILLY: Players. In 1936: in
Vitaphone short product.
AMDUR, BENNETT: Operator of Garden Theatre.
Pittsburgh, Pa., and interested in the Triangle Theatre,
Bast Liberty. Pa. ; b. Pittsburgh, Pa. ; e. public schools.
Central High School, University of Pittsburgh: not mar-
ried. Started career as usher 24 years ago at Victoria
Theatre. Pittsburgh. Pa. Became house manager four years
later at Alhambra Theatre. East Liberty. Later in Mt.
Oliver. For past 17 years at the Garden Theatre. Pitts-
burgh, Pa. Director, MPTO of Western Pa.
AMECHE, DON: Actor, b. Kenosha, Wis.; e. Columbia
College and Univ. of Wisconsin; m. Honore Amecbe and
has Uvo children. In 1936: "Sin? of Man," "Ladies in
Love." "One in a Million," "Ramona." 20th Cent.-Fox.
In 1937: "Love Is News," "Love Under Fire," 20th
Cent.-Fox.
AMENDT, RUDOLPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
AMES, ADRIENNE: Actress, b. Fort Worth. Texas;
h. 5 feet 5 inches; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 120
pounds; e. Fort Worth. Then moved to New York to study
art; div. Stephen Ames; m. Bruce Cabot; hy. golfing
and horseback riding. Screen appearances in "Girls About
Town." "Husband's Holiday," "Two Kinds of Women,"
"Merrily We Go To Hell." "Guilty as Hell," "Twenty-
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Ame — And
four Hours." "The Road to Reno," "Sinners In the Sun"
for Paramount; "The Death Kiss." World Wide. In
I'J'J'J: "From Hell to Heaven," "A Bedtime Story,"
"Disgraced," Paramount: "The Avenger," Monogram. In
1934: "George White's Scandals," Fo.\: "You're Tellins;
Me," Paramount. In 1935: "Abdul the Damned," BIP;
"Black Sheep," Fox; "Gigolette." Select; "Woman
Wanted," MGM; "Harmony Lane," Mascot.
AMES & ARNO: In 1936: Vitaphone short product.
AMES, FLOYD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
AMES, LEON: Actor, r. n. Leon Waycoff; also Leon
Adams, other screen name; b. Portland, Ind., January 20,
1903; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 170 pounds; blue eyes,
blonde hair; e. graduated from the grammar and high
schools at Delphi. Ind. On stage: "The Cat and the
Canary," "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em," "Broadway" and
others. On screen appeared in "Murders In the Rue
Morgue" and "Stowaway," Universal; "Alimony Madness,"
Mayfair. In 1933: "The Man Who Dared," Fox; "For-
gotten." Chesterfield; "Ship of Wanted Men." Showmen's
Pictures. In 1935: "Strangers All," Radio; "Reckless,"
MGM; "Mutiny Ahead," Majestic.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AMES, LIONEL "MIKE"
Almanac.)
AMES, ROSEMARY: Actress, b. Evanston. 111.; h.
5 feet, 6 inches; w. 128 pounds; fair complexion; e.
attended Roycemore School in Evanston; University
School for Girls in Chicago; Mt. 'Vernon Seminary at
Washington for four years; attended the Ely School in
Connecticut; Mills College in Oakland, Cal. Studied
at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Appeared on English stage in "Late Night Final," the
Rtiglish title for "Five Star Final." and others. In
films for Fox in 1934: "I Believed in You," "Sucli
Women are Dangerous," "Pursued." In 1935: "Great
Hotel Murder," "One More Spring, " "Our Little Girl,"
Fox.
AMOS: Radio and screen comedian. r. n. Freeman
F. Gosden. b. Richmond, Va., May 5, 1889; e. high
school in Richmond and in private school, Atlanta. Ga. ;
married and has two children. Has held such positions
as salesman and radio-electrician. First stage experience
was In 1920 when he joined a booking company that
staged amateur theatricals. This company brought him
to Chicago in 1923. He was associated in this company
with Charles .1. Correll. In 1925 they did a sketch over
radio station WEBH In Chicago and later In the same
year were signed with WGN In Chicago as staff artists
under the team name of Correll and Gosden. In January.
1926, they originated their first negro dialect. They
went on the air with WGN as "Sam 'n' Henry" iind
continued with this act until 1928. They were then signed
by WMAQ. the Chicago Daily News Station, to broadcast
the same sketch and later changed the name to Amos 'n'
Andy. In 1929 they signed with the National Broadcast-
ing Company. In 1930 they went to Hollywood and made
their first screen appearance for RKO in "Check and
Double Check." Continued with broadcasts. In 1935: "The
Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
AMY. GEORGE: Film editor. In 1933: "Lady
Killer." "Gold Diggers of 1933." "Footlight Parade."
Warner. Directed, in collaboration with Busby Berkelev.
"She Had to Say Yes." F.N. In 1934: "Wonder Bar."
First National: "He Was Her Man," "Here Comes the
Navy," Warner. In 1935: "Gold Diggers of 1935," "Cap-
tain Blnod." FN; "Broadway Gondolier," Warner. In
1936: "Green Pastures." "'Charge of the Light Brigade."
ANDELIUS, MARGIT: Actress. In 1936: "Baggen—
Det Ar Jag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
In 1936: "Ein Lied
ANDER, CHARLOTTE: Actress.
Geht I'm Die Welt." Casino.
ANDERS, HUGO. Jr.: Laboratory Superintendent, Jam
Handy Picture Service; b. Chicago. 111.. April 16. 1902:
m. Esther Wickman. 1926: p. Hugo C. and Betty Anders:
e. graduate. Austin High School. 1918: obtained a posi-
tion with American Film Co. as laboratory assistant upon
leavin? school. 1918: joined Broadway Film Laboratories
in 1922 as cameraman serving in that capacity until
1926; in fall. 1926. became laboratory foreman for Jam
Handy Picture Service: elevated to laboratory superin-
tendent in 1929. In 1934 transferred from Chicago to
Detroit Sound Studio of Jam Handy Picture Service to
take charge of motion picture laboratory.
ANDERSEN, H. VIGGO: Sunday editor. Hartford
Couranf. Hartford. Conn.; b. Hartford, Conn.. Jan. 3, 1903;
e. Grand View College, Des Moines. la.. Trinity College.
Hartford, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Is married.
Started work with the Des Moines Register, returned to
Hartford and worked briefly in sports department of
Courant. Then went abroad to study for three years.
Returned to Courant as general assignment reporter; later
became Promotion Manager, and subsequently assistant
Sunday editor, then Sunday editor, which on this paper
curries with it the motion picture editorshp. Also edits
the rotogravure section.
ANDERSEN, ROBERT: Actor, r. n. Harold Louis
Andersen, b. Chicago. June 12. 1913: h. 6 ft. 2 in.: w.
182 pounds: blue eyes and brown hair: D. Bessie and
('.. N. Andersen, engineer. Worked as model. Under
contract to Universal
ANDERSON, AGNES: Actress; b. Detroit. Mich.; e.
public schools and in Europe. Acted In Little Theatres
and stock companies. Appeared on stage in "Men in
White." Signed by MGM after winning contest in De-
troit. Played on screen in 1935 in "Vanessa — Her Love
.Story," MGM; "The Wedding Niiiht." Goldwyn-UA. In
1936: "The Plot Thickens," RKORadio.
ANDERSON, ANDRE: Art director. In 1936: "The
Beloved Vagabond," Columbia.
ANDERSON, BEAU: Actor, r. n. Beaudine Anderson,
b. New York City. Nov. 23. 1920; h. 5 ft. 11 inche.= ;
brown hair and brown eyes. Appeared In "Beau Brum
mel." (Warners) (silent). "Penrod and Sam," (First Na-
tional), "Mayor of Hell" (First National), "Sooky" and
"Skippy" (Paramount), "Wild Boys of the Road," (First
National), "No Greater Glory" (Columbia).
ANDERSON, DORIS: Writer, b. Chlco, Cal.. Nov. 14.
1897; h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 135
pounds; e. Oakland high school and the University of Cali-
fornia; hy. writing. Has written scenarios on "Her Honor
the Governor" in 1926; "Afraid to Love." "Kiss in a
Taxi," "World at Her Feet," "Hula." "Ain't Love Fun-
ny?" and "Ten Modern Commandments" in 1927. Wrote
"Wolf of Wall Street." "Three Sinners," "True to the
Navy": "Anybody's Woman," "Fast and Loose." Para-
mount. Scenario and dialogue, "The Marriage Play-
ground" for Paramount. 1930-31: "Grumpy," Paramount;
•Men Call It Love. " MGM: 'The Gay Diplomat." RKO-
RTidio. In 19.'i2: "Wild Girl," Fox; "Mata Hari," MGM.
In 1934: wrote screen play of "Glamour," "Love Birds."
co-author of screen play of "I^ncertain Lady." "I Give
My Love." Universal. In 1935: story and screen play.
"Straight from the Heart." "Next Time We I>ove,"
Universal: collaborated on screen play. "Without Regret."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on "And So They Were
Married," Columbia.
ANDERSON. EDDIE: Actor. In 1935 appeared in:
"Transient Lady," Universal. In 1936: "Green Pastures."
"Three Men on a Horse." WB; "Rainbow on the River."
RKORadio. In 1937: "Melody for Two." "White Bondage,"
WB.
ANDEIRSON, EDGAR: Assistant director. In 1934:
"College Rhythm," "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch."
"Death Takes a Holiday." "Murder at the Vanities."
Paramount. In 1935: "Four Hours to Kill." "The Last
Outpost." "Hands Across the Table." Paramount. In
1936: "1."; Hours by Air." "Three Cheers for Love."
"Lady Be Careful." "The Big Broadcast of 1937." Para-
mount. In 1937: "Swing High. Swing Low," Paramount.
ANDERSON, FREDDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
ANDERSON, FREDERICK IRVING: Writer. In 1936:
"The Return of Sf)phie Lang." Paramount.
ANDERSON, HOWARD: Special effects, "Thunder Over
Mexico," Sol Lesser, 1933. In 1935: "Mary Burns,
Fugitive," Paramount.
ANDERSON, JIMMY: .Assistant director. In 1934:
"Enchanted April." "Gridiron Flash," "The Richest Girl
in the World." "Man of Two Worlds." "Strictly Dyna-
mite." "Success at Any Price." "We're Rich Again^"
RKO-Radio. In 1935: "In Person." "Hooray for Love."
"Star of Midnight." "A Dog of Flanders," RKO-Radio.
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m. -
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div.
- - divorce
p. -
- - parents
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ed ration
pro. -
professional
h. -
- - height
r.n. -
- real name
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And — And
In 1936: "Mummy's Boy." "The Last Outlaw," "Special
Investigator." "Yellow Dust." "We Who Are About to
Die." KKO-Radio.
ANDERSON, DR. JOHN E.: Educator, b. Laramie,
Wyo.. June 13, 1893; p. John August and Julia (Wllhelm-
son) Anderson; in. Dorothea Lyndo. Dec. .'i. 191S; has five
children; e. A.B.. Tlniversity of Wyoming. 1914 A.M..
Harvard. 1915, Ph.D., 1917. Instructor in psychology.
Yale, April-June, 1917. 1919 21. assistant professor, 1921-
25. Director, Institute of Child Welfare. University of
Minnesota, since 1925. Member Social Science Research
Council 1929-32. American Psychol. Association. Fellow
AAAS. American Association of University Professors and
others. Club: Campus. Author of many books and scientific
articles on psychology pertaining to the child. Was a
director of Motion Picture Research Council. Home: 51
Barton Avenue SE. Minneapolis. Minn.
ANDERSON, JOHN MURRAY: Stage and Motion
Picture Director, b. St. John's. Newfoundland, e. Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art in London under Sir Herbert
Heerbohm-Tree and singing under Sir Charles Santley;
h. 5 feet, 10 inches, dark hair, gray-blue eyes; by. auto-
graph collecting and travel. Produced the first Greenwich
Village Follies, and many subsequent Follies; also pro-
duced with Irving Berlin. "Music Box Revue" in 1924;
produced "Jack and Jill." "What's in a Name." "Hello,
Daddy." "Dearest Enemy." and "The League of Notions."
which had a long run in London. From 1926 to 1928 he
produced 57 unit presentation shows for Publix Circuit ;
signed a long term contract with Universal in 1930; di-
rected "King of Jazz." Completed contract, stage director.
Radio City Music Hall "Bow Bells" (London). 1932;
"Fanfare" (London). 1933; "Ziegfeld Follies." "Life
Begins at 8:40." "Thumbs Up" in 1934. In 1935:
"Jumbo" and "Ziegfeld Follies." In 1936: The Fort
Worth (Texas) Frontier Centennial. In 1937: "Home and
Beauty." (London). Fort Worth "Fiesta."
ANDERSON, JUDITH: Actress, b. Adelaide, Australia.
Stage experience In "Cobra," "The Dove." "Conquest,"
"Mourning Becomes Electra" and many others. Signed
contract with 20th Century Pictures in July 1933 and
appeared in "Blood Money." In the 1934-35 season re-
turned to the New York stage In "Divided by Three"
and "The Old Maid."
ANDERSON, LAWRENCE: Actor, b. London. England.
1893; h. 5 feet 10 inches, brown hair, blue eyes. English
stage and screen actor, in silents since 1920. Becent
British talkers include "Threads." "The Stickpin." (1933)
British Lion: "Mayfair Girl" (1933). Wamer-FN-Britlsh;
"The Fire. Raisers" (1933), Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1934:
"The Night of the_ Party," GB Pictures; "Nell Gwyn,"
B & D Productions. In 1936: "Living Dangerously,"
ABP; "His Lordship." GB. In 1937: "O.H.M.S.," GB.
ANDERSON, LYNN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ANDERSON, M. A.: Cameraman. In 1933: "Strange
People," "Forgotten," "I Have Lived," "Dance, GliT
Dance," "Notorious But Nice," "By Appointment Only,"
"In the Money." "Murder on the Campus." Chesterfield.
In 1934: "The Quitter." "In Love With Life." "Twin
Husbands." Chesterfield. In 1935: "The World Accuses."
"Sons of Steel." "Circumstantial Evidence." "The Girl
Who Came Back." "Death from a Distance," "False Pre-
tenses," Chesterfield; "The Ghost Walks." "Symphony of
Living." "Public Opinion." Invincible. In 1936: "Ring
Around the Moon." "Tlie Criminal Within." Chesterfield;
"Three of a Kind." "Easy Money." "It Couldn't Have
Happened." Invincible.
ANDERSON. MAXWELL: Author. Born on December
15. 1888. Atlantic City. Pa.; e. North Dakota (B. A.)
and Stanford (M. A.) Universities; m. Margaret Haskett.
Taught school two years; on staff of New York Globe and
The World, 1918-24. Is author of following plays: "What
Price Glory" (with Lawrence Stalllngs) which Fox filmed
1927; "Saturday's Children" which First National screened
under original title. 1929, and remade under title "Maybe
It's Love." 1935; "Elizabeth the Queen"; "Both Your
Houses" for which he was awarded Pulitzer Prize. 1933.
and "Mary of Scotland" which Helen Hayes played in
1934-35. In 1930: collaborated on "All Quiet on the
Western Front." Universal. In 1932: "Washington
Merry-Go-Round." Columbia; screen play "Rain," United
Artists. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of "Death
Takes a Holiday." Paramount; "We Live Again." United
Artists. In 1935: collaborated on screen play. "So Red
the Rose." Paramount; stage play which was the basis
of "Winterset." RKO-Radio.
ANDERSON, MILO LEON: Costume designer, b. Chi-
cago. 1912. p. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson, e. Los
Angeles public schools. h. 5 feet 9 Inches; w. 150
pounds: blonde hair, blue eyes. hy. antique furnituii.
and interior decoration. Designer. "The Ivici from .Spain,"
"Cynara," "Secrets." "Tlie .Masquerader." "Four Fright-
ened People." "Hallelujah I'm a Bum," "Footlight
Parade." "Goodbye Again." "Captain Blood." "Louis
Pasteur." "Anthony Adverse." "Charge of the Light
Brigade." "Front Page Woman." "Don't Bet on Blondes."
"The Captain's Kid. " "The Case of the Black Cat."
"Sing Me a Love Song." "Fugitive in the Sky." "Smart
r.londe. " "The Great OMalley." WB. In 19.'i7 : "Melodv
for Two." WB.
ANDERSON, MYRTLE: Actress. In I'.rM: -Crecn
Pastures." WB.
ANDERSON. PHILIP: (See 193()-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
ANDERSON, R. E.: Financial consultant. Princeton
University (UiOuj, civil engineer, studied at University of
Glasgosv. Sutland. Was connected for number of years
with United States Navy Department at Washington in
Bureau of Construction and Repair. Following this was
assistant to general manager of Lake Torpedo Boat Com-
pany of Bridgeport, Conn., leaving that company to go
with Augusta-Savannah Navigation Company, Augusta,
Ga.. as general manager. Was comptroller of Vitaphone
Corporation, treasurer of R. Hoe and Company, Inc.,
makers of printing presses. During the war became asso-
ciated with Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New
Haven, Conn., as assistant to general superintendent, and
was in turn industrial engineer, comptroller, treasurer and
financial vice president. Also financial vice president of
Simmons Hardware Company and president of Barney and
Berry, Inc., skate manufacturers. Joined Electrical Research
Products, Inc., in 1927. having charge of contractual and
miscellaneous business activities in connection with talking
motion pictures and in 1930 was named treasurer. Was
president and director of Exhibitors Reliance Corp. In
1935: resigned from Electrical Research Products. Inc.,
and joined Paramount. In July. 1936 resigned as financial
vice president of Paramount Pictures. Inc.. and is a con-
sultant with offices at 250 West 57th Street. New York.
ANDERSON, R. V.: Manager, Newsreei Depa tment.
Universal Pictures Company. Inc. b. Covington. Ga. Booker
and branch manager. General Film Company. Atlanta.
Later handled first 30 episode serial. "Diamond from the
Sky." in eight Southern States. Then branch manager
Pathe. Atlanta; Universal and Pathe. Charlotte. To New
York as editor of "Pathe Sun." Joined International
Newsreei as sales manager. Then with Columbia as
Southern district manager; to Warner Brothers as editor
of house organ, "Carry On." Joined Universal In Sep-
tember, 1932. as head of newsreei department.
ANDERSON, ROLAND: Art director. In 1933 together
with Hans Dreier on "This Day and Age." Paramount. In
1934: art direction of "Four Frightened People." Para-
mount. In 1935: "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Hands
Across the Table," Paramount. In 1936: associate art
dicsctor, "Give Us This Night." "Till We Meet Again."
"Yours for the Asking." "Lady Be Careful." "The Plains-
man." Paramount.
ANDERSON, W. W.: Branch manager, b. Chicago.
111.. April 28. 1887: educated, grammar and high school,
business college; married and has one son. dentist. Worked
for father after leaving school, wholesale and retail
groceries. Started as operator, 1906 ; opened theatre in
Chicago. 1907. operating until 1913. Joined Pathe in 1913
as booker, then salesman, then assistant manager, all In
Chicago oflBce. Transferred to Atlanta as branch manager
in 1920. Resigned in 1930; joined BRPI in January.
1930, resigned December. Joined Columbia. January.
1931. Branch manager, Columbia. 131 Walton Street.
Atlanta,
ANDRA, FERN: Actress, r. n. Baroness Fern Andra
Von Weichs; b. Chicago, 111.; h. 5 feet 3 Inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 110 pounds; p. Tad and Frank St.
Clair; e. Switzerland and Berlin; m. Baron Von Weichs;
h, traveling. Stage training, private training under Pro-
fessor Beinhardt. Stage experience: "Earth Ghosts."
"The Box of Pandora." "The Command to Love," all In
Europe; "Grounds for Divorce," in German, for the Ger-
man Theatre Guild, in Los Angeles. Screen experience:
star with UFA in Berlin, Germany, from 1923-1928, ap-
peared in "Queen Isabella," "Fedora." "Genuine." Ap-
peared In London in "The Burgomeister of Stllemonde."
co-starred with Sir John Martin Harvey, "Spangles," both
for British Film Kraft; co-starred with Percy Marmont
In "Introspection." British-made film for Independent
distribution. Appeared In United States In "The Lotus
Lady." Audible; "Eyes of the World." United Artists.
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DAVID BUTLER
— DIRECTOR —
BOX OFFICE CHAMPIONS
1929 SUNNY SIDE UP
(Among all time best films)
(Grossing $3,000,000)
1930 A CONNECTICUT YANKEE
(A Box Office Champion for year 1930-31)
1932 DELICIOUS
(A Box Office Champion for year 1932)
1932 BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
(A Box Office Champion for year 1932)
1934 HANDY ANDY
(A Champion for Aug., 1934)
1934 BRIGHT EYES
(A Champion for Dec, 1934)
1935 THE LITTLE COLONEL
(A Champion for Mar., 1935)
1935 DOUBTING THOMAS
(A Champion for June, 1935)
1936 THE LIHLEST REBEL
(A Champion for Jan., 1936)
1936 CAPTAIN JANUARY
(A Champion for April, 1936)
1936 PIGSKIN PARADE
(A Champion for Nov., 1936)
CURRENT PRODUCTION
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STARRING EDDIE CANTOR
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ANDRE, ADRIENNE: Actress. In 1936: Vitaphone
short product.
ANDRE, GWILI: Actress. b. Copenhagen, Denmark;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; blue eyes and blonde hair; vr. llu
pounds; e. private schools; hy. tennis, golf and gown de-
signing. Has appeared in RKO Radio pictures. "The
Roar of the Dragon," "Secrets of the French Police,"
"The Public Be Damned."
ANDRE, LONA: Actress. r. n. Launa Anderson; b.
Nashville, Tenn., 20 years ago; h. 5 feet 3 inches; brown
hair, blue eyes; w. 107 pounds. Chosen as one of fifteen
Wampas Baby stars of 1932. Under contract to Para-
mount, appeared in "The Mysterious Rider," "The Girl
in 419," "Her Bodyguard," "Pick Up." and In 1933:
"The Woman Accused," "International House," "College
Humor." "Take A Chance." In 1934: "Come on
Marines," "Murder at the Vanities," Paramount. In
1935: "School for Girls," Liberty; "Custer's Last Stand,"
Stage and Screen serial. In 1936: "Our Relations," MGM.
ANDRE. MARVELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
ANDRE, MONYA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Alma-
nac.)
ANDRE, TOM: Assistant director. Studied medicine.
Began as first aid and prop man at Warner Bros. Worked
in planning department at First National and at Warner
Bros. -First National. Became assistant director at 20th
Century studio. Now with MGM. In 1935: "Shanghai,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Robin Hood of El Dorado,"
"Tough Guy," "Small Town Girl." "Sworn Enemy."
"Love on the Run." MGM. In 1937: "Under Cover of
Night," MGM.
ANDREIV, ANDRE: Art director, Topelltz Produc-
tions, London, England, b. St. Petersburg, Russia; mar-
ried; e. Academy of Arts, St. Petersburg; studied in-
terior decoration; in research department of Moscow Art
Theatre before War; after revolution was attached to
Reinhardt theatre In Berlin, and subsequently worked
for Burgtheaire in Vienna and National Theatre of
Prague; film career began in 1923 with "Raskolnikov" :
then became art director of D. E. S. U., Berlin. Among
his most successful films are "The Last Company," "Don
Quixote." "Volga Volga." In 1935: "Loves of a Dic-
tator" and "The Beloved Vagaliond." Toeplitz Prod. In
1937: settings "Dark Journey," UA.
ANDREWS, ANDY: Actor.
Leave," GN.
In 1937: "231/2 Hours
Actor. In 1936: "Green Pastures,"
ANDREWS, CHAS.
WB.
ANDREWS, DEL: Twenty years film editor, laboratory
man, camera man, titler, scenarist, assistant director and
director, b. St. Louis, Mo. ; e. in St. Louis. Professional
career began as direction man for Thomas H. Ince. Work
includes: "Wild West Show," "Rawhide Kid," "Hero on
Horseback," Universal; "The Racket," co-scenarist for
Paramount; "The Galloping Fish," First National.
ANDREWS. ROBERT: Writer. In 1931: screen story
"Three Girls Lost," Fox. In 1932: "If I Had a Million."
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Little
Big Shot." screen play and original story, "I Love for
Love," "The Walking Dead," WB. In 1936: collaborated
on "Isle of Fury," "Jailbreak," WB; screen play "The
Longest Night," MGM.
ANDREWS, STANLEY: Actor. In 1935 anneared in:
"All the King's Horses," "Private Worlds," "People Will
Talk," "The Crusades," "The Big Broadcast of 1936,"
"Nevada," "Wanderer of the Wasteland. ' "Drift Fence."
Para.; "Escape From Devil's Island." Columbia. In
1936: "Wild Brian Kent," 20th Cent -Fox: "Happy Go
Lucky." Rep. In 1937: "John Meade's Woman." Para.;
"The Devil's Playground." Col.; "The Man Who Found
Himself," RKO-Radio; "Nancy Steele is Missing," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
ANDREX: Player. In 1936: "The Loves of Toni,"
Jletronolis-Tapernoux.
ANDRIOT, LUCIEN: Director of cinematography, RKO
Radio Studio, Hollywood, Cal. ; b. Paris. France, Nov. 19.
1897; e. Ecole Central, Paris; married. In pictures 19
years, in same capacity since the World War at Fox.
MGM and RKO Radio. In 1934: "The Crime Doctor";
"Two Alone," "The Life of Vergle Winters," "Anne of
Green Gables" (1934-35), RKO. In 1935: "Grand Old
Girl," "Captain Hurricane," "Chasing Yesterday,"
"Hooray for Love," "The Return of Peter Grimm," "His
Family Tree." RKO. In 1936: "The Case Against Mrs.
Ames," Paramount; "The Gay Desperado." UA; "Charlie
Chan at the Opera," 20th Cent. -Fox, In 1937: "On the
Avenue.'' 20th Cent. -Fox.
ANDROIT, POUPEE: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Alamanac. )
ANDRUS, LILLYAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ANDRUS, WINFIELD: Journalism, b. Asbury Park,
N. J., March 23, 1908; e, Newark, N. J., and New York
public schools, Columbia School of Business; married.
Member of Film Daily editorial staft for many yeacs,
doing compilation work for Film Daily Year Book.
ANDY: Radio and screen comedian, r. n. Charles J.
Correll. b. Peoria, 111., February 3, 1880; e. high school;
p. non -professionals. First stage experience was in 1918
when he joined a booking company that staged amateur
theatricals. He stayed with this company until 1923 when
the company went to Chicago. In 1920 Freeman F. Gosden
joined the company. In 1925 the pair did a sketch over
radio station WEBH in Chicago. Later in 1925 they
signed with WGN as staff artists and remained in that
capacity until January, 1926 when they originated their
first Negro dialect. They were known on the air as Sam
'n' Henry and in 1928 went to radio Station WMAQ to
broadcast the same sketch. In 1929 they were signed by
the National Broadcasting Company and are now known
as Amos 'n' Andy. In 1930 they were brought to Holly-
wood by RKO Pictures and made their first screen ap-
pearance in the all talking picture. "Check and Double
Check." Continued broadcasts. In 1935: "The Big Broad-
cast of 1936," Paramount.
ANET, GENICA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ANGEL, HEATHER: Actress. b. Oxford. England,
Feb. 9, 1909; h. 5 feet 2 inches; dark hair and eyes;
p. Prof. Andrea and Mrs. Angel, non-professionals; e.
Christchurch College, Oxford; Wycombe Abbey School, m.
Ralph Forbes, professional. Went on stage in 1926. Stage
experience: "Leave it to Psmith," "Money Money," and
others. Entered films in 1930, appearing in "City of
Seng," A, S.F.I. In 1931: "Hound of the Baskervilles."
"A Night in Montmartre," Gainsborough; "Bill the Con-
queror," B.I.P. ; "Sookey." George King; "Frail Women.
A.R.P. In 1932: "After Office Hours." B.I.P. : "Men of
Steel." Langham. In 1933: "Berkeley Square." "Pil-
grimage," "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," "Orient Ex
press." Fox; "Farewell to Love," Madison Pictures. In
1934: "Murder in Trinidad," "Springtime for Henry."
Fox; "Romance in the Rain.'' Universal. In 1935: "The
Mystery of Edwin Drood," "It Happened in New York,"
Universal; "The Informer," "The Three Musketeers,"
RKO; "Headline Woman," Mascot; "The Perfect Gentle-
man." MGM. In 1936: "The Last of the Mohicans." U.A.:
"Daniel Boone." RKO-Radlo; "The Bold Cahallcro."
Republic. In 1937: "Bulldog Drummond Escapes," Para.
BABE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
ANGELUS,
manac. )
ANGELUS, MURIEL: Actress. b. London. 1912;
blonde hair; hy. singing, piano playing, writing; e. Lon-
don; m. .Tohn Stuart, actor. Career started at 12 in
"Henry VIII," "The Vagabond King," "Sons 0' Guns."
On screen: "The Ringer," British Lion; "The Infamous
Lady," New Era; "Red Aces," "Eve's Fall," P.D.C. ;
"Let's Love and Laugh," "My Wife's Family," B.I.P.;
"Hlndle Wakes," Gaumont-Brltlsh; "Night Birds,"
"Bridegroom for Two," "Lloyd of the C. I. D.", Uni-
versal-British serial. Under contract to B.I.P. studios at
Elstree. In 1935: "So You Won't Talk," Warner-FN.
1936-37: "Balalaika."
ANGST, RICHARD: Cameraman. In 1933 with Hans
Schneeberger on "S. O. S. Iceberg," Universal. In 1937:
collaborated on photography "Slalom," George Kraska.
ANNABELLA: Actress. b. Paris; blonde; e. schools
of Paris, a lyceum, then girls' college outside of the
capital; hy. dog and garden. Appeared in small parts
at Joinville. then in Rene Clair's "Le Million." Played
In "Solr de Rafie," "Paris-Mediterranee," "Mademoiselle
Josctte Ma Femme." Rene Clair's "14th of July" (1932).
Played in "La Bataille" ; in Berlin In "Barcarole
d'Amour" ; in England in "Malson de la Fleche" ; in
Vienna in "Gardez La Sourlre." and in Budapest 'n
"Marie. Legende Hongrolse." In 1937: "Wings of the
Morning," 20th Cent. -Fox.
ANSELL, BERNARD: Actor. In 1936: "The Song of
FVeedom," British Lion.
ANSELL, LOUIS K.: Ritz Theatre Co., 3147 S. Grand
Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.; b. St. Louis, Oct. 8. 1892; mar-
ried; e. public schools of St. Louis and one year Jones
Commercial College. Was stenographer-secretary. En-
tered motion picture business in April, 1916, operating
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LLOYDS OF LONDON
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downtown 5c "grind" house. Acquired two other do\vn-
town properties. Sold out In 1924 and acquired through
purchase of real estate closed theatre building and re-
modeled and opened it as a deluxe 7 day run nelglibor-
hood theatre, calling it the Ritz. Operates the Kit/..
Varsity and Empress theatres in St. Louis. Member of the
MPTO of St. Louis, Eastern Missouri and Southern
Illinois.
ANSELMI. ROSINA: Actress. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle," Capitani; "Milizla Territorialc," Nuovo Mondo.
ANSTEY, EDGAR: Director of productions, March of
Time. Ltd.. London, b. Watford. Eng., Feb. 16. 1907.
e. Watford grammar school. Blrl^beclc college (University
of London). In Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research of the British Civil Service. From 1930-34 with
the Empire Marketing Board film unit, later Post Office
film unit, producing "Uncharted Waters" for tlie Ad-
miralty Survey of the Labrador Coajt. "Eskimo Village."
"Granton Trawler," "Six-Thirty Collection." all British
"documentary" films. 1934-35: produced for Asiatic
Petroleum Co. 193.5: became independent producer of
documentaries, making "Dinner Hour." "On tlie Way to
Work," "Housing Problems." "Not Enough to Eat?"
and others. Specializes in sociological subjects. Founder
member of Associated Realist Film Producers in 1935.
.loined March of Time in 1936.
ANTAIMORO. CONTE GIULIO: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
ANTHEIL. GEORGE: Composer. In 1936: wrote origi-
nal music "The Plainsman," Paramount.
ANTHONY, C. L.: (See Dodie Smith.)
ANTHONY, EDWARD: Writer. "Bring 'Em Back
Alive." Radio. 1932. In 1933: collaborated on story and
screen play "The Big Cage," Universal. In 1934: col-
laborated on story "Wild Cargo," Van Beuren.
ANTHONY, EMIWETT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ANTHONY, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ANTHONY, JOSEPH: Writer. b. New York City,
April 9. 1897; p. Robert and Rose Friedman Anthony:
e. A. B. Columbia. 1917; m. Rozsl Varady. In 1917
reporter Newark Evening News. Publicity manager.
Harper and Bros., 1919-1920. London manager, Century
Publishing Company, 1921-1923. Editor of Cosmopolitan
Book Corporation, and Golden Book Magazine. Books
include "Casanova Jones," "The Kindled Fires," "The
Gang" and "The Golden Village." In 1935: collaborated
on screen play. "Crime and Punishment," wrote "One
Way Ticket." In 1936: "Lady of Secrets," "Meet Nero
Wolfe," "And So They Were Married," Columbia; "Wed-
ding Present." Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on story
"A Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
ANTHONY, LON: Costume designer. In 1936: "They
Met in a Taxi." "Craig's Wife." Col.; "Hats Off." GN.
ANTHONY, STUART: Story continuity and dialogue.
"Police Court." Monogram. In 1931: screen story and
screen play "Desert Vengeance," "The Fighting Sheriff."
"Border Law." Columbia. 1932: "Strangers of the
Evening." "Whistlin' Dan," "Lena Rivers," Tiffany;
"Vanishing Frontier," Paramount; "McKenna of the
Mounted." Columbia. In 1933: "State Trooper"; screen
play. "The Whirlwind"; with Paul Perez on "Smoky."
Fox; "Life in the Raw." "The Last Trail," Fox; "Silent
Men." "End of the Trail," Columbia; "Love is Like
That." Chesterfield. In 1934: Collaborated on screen play
of "Frontier Marshal," "Ever Since Eve." "Pursued."
"Charlie Chan in London." Fox; "Happy Landings,"
Monogram. In 1935: "Mutiny Ahead" and "Thunder in
the Streets." screen play. "Motive for Revenge." Ma-
jestic; collaborated on screen play of "Charlie Chan in
Paris," Fox; collaborated on screen play. "Nevada." screen
play, "Wanderer of the Wasteland." "Drift Fence," Para-
mount; "Border Brigands," Universal. In 1936: "Straight
from the Shoulders." "Girl of the Ozarks." "Desert Gold."
"Border Flight." Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play, "Arizona Mahoney," Paramount.
ANTHONY, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ANTON, KARL: Director. In 1936: Letzte Rose,"
Casino.
ANTONOPLOS, PETER: Owner and operator of the
Rivoli Theatre, East Pittsburgh. Pa., and Olympic Theatre,
Turtle Creek, Pa.; b. Greece; married. Was in confec-
tionery business. Opened Olympic Theatre. 329 Fifth
Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1908. and has been operator
since. For past lU years lias been located in JOast Pitts-
burgli and Turtle Creek, Pa.
AOYAMA, YUKIO: Actor and writer, r. n. Masajiro
Kaihatsu; b. Gifuken, Japan, March 15, 1888; h. 5 feet,
0 Inches; black hair and dark brown eyes; w. 126 pounds;
p. Mohei Kaihatsu; o. Japan and America. Was news-
paper editor, stage actor, writer, director. In films since
1915. Appeared in "The Tiger Band," Warner Bros,
serial, 1919; "Harl Karl." California Motion Picture
Company. 1918; "The Bravest Way," Lasky. 1918;
"Japanese Nightingale," Pathe, 1919; "Pidgin Island,"
MGM, 1917; "The Red Lantern," MOM, 1918; "The Gray
Mouse," Fox, 1919; "The Terror Island," Lasky, 1919.
Appeared in Ruth Roland serials, Kalem, Universal and
other serials. Retired in 1921. Now proprietor of
Oriental Costume Company, Hollywood.
APFEL, OSCAR C: Actor, b. Cleveland, Ohio. Stage
career: producer and director, Cliicago Opera House, De-
troit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo. On screen for World,
Lasky, Fox, Seiig, Arrow, Producers Security, Hodkinson,
Metro. Oscar Opfel Productions, Truart. Action Pictures,
Pictures Include: "When Seconds Count," Rayart; "Tlie
Valley of Hunted Men," Action Pictures; "Code of the
Country," Pathe; "Cheaters," Tiffany; "Hurdy Gurdy,"
Roach; the following in 1929: "Marianne," MGM; "Not
Quite Decent," Fox; "True Heaven," Fox; "Halfway to
Heaven," "Pick Up," "Madame Racketeer," Paramount;
"Smiling Irish Eyes," First National; 1930 pictures in-
clude "Man Trouble," Fox; "Abraham Lincoln." United
Artists. In 1933: "Story of Temple Drake," Paramount;
"Tomorrow at Seven," "Emergency Call," "One Man'i
Journey," "Before Dawn," Radio; "Ladles Must Love,"
"Only Yesterday," "Beloved," Universal; "The Bowery,"
United Artists; "The World Changes," First National. In
1934: "Madame Spy." Universal; "The House of Roths-
child," United Artlsts-20th Century; "Are We Civilized?,"
Raspln; "White Lies." Columbia. In 1935: "Death Flies
East," Columbia; "The Nut Farm." Monogram; "Mary
Jane's Pa," FN; "The Man on the Flying Trapeze."
Paramount; "Cappy Ricks Returns," Republic; "O'Shaugh-
nessey's Boy." MGM; "His Night Out," Universal;
"Another Face," RKO; "The Fire Trap," Empire. In
1936: "Every Saturday Night," 20th Century-Fox;
"Shadows of the Orient." Empire; "The Criminal Within,"
Chesterfield; "Hearts in Bondage." "Bulldog Edition."
Rep.; "And Sudden Death," "Holly%vood Boulevard,"
Para.; "We Who Are About to Die." "The Plot Thickens."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Crack-Up." 20th Cent.-Fox;
"History is Made at Night." UA; "Trouble In Morocco,"
Columbia.
APOLLON, DAVE and his Orchestra: In 1933 appeared
in Vitaphone short product. In 1936-37: Vitaphone short
product.
APPEL, SAM: Actor. In 1936: "Give Us This Night,"
Paramount,
APPLEBY, DOROTHY: Actress. Appeared In 1933 in
"King of the Wild Horses." Columbia; "Trick for Trick,"
Fox. In 1934: "As the Earth Turns." Warner. In 193'i:
"School for Girls," Liberty; "Charlie Chan in Paris,"
Fox. In 1936: "Riff Raff." MGM; "North of Nome,"
Col. In 1937: "Paradise Express." Republic.
APPLEGATE, M. RICHARD: Pen name, Dick Apple-
gate. Theatre editor, Mall-Tribune, Medford, Ore. ; b.
Klamath Falls, Ore.. June 10. 1912; e. two years journalism
in college. Spent some time traveling in U. S., Canada,
and Mexico, and abroad, corresponding with the Mall-
Tribune. Now on city desk and covering pictures, vaude-
ville, and amateur theatricals. Runs a "Screen Review"
column twice weekly, and a "Stage Review" column twice
monthly; also covers sports.
ARAMAYO, EPIFANIO: Publicity manager of United
Artists, Buenos Aires, b. Buenos Aires, B. A., Argentina.
July 31. 1900; e. high school graduate; not married. Pub-
licity manager for Sociedad General Cinematograflca, 1920-
32. Became publicity manager for United Artists. 1933.
During these years was newspaperman on Bl Exhibidor.
showbusiness magazine, which he founded, and several
other newspapers.
ARASHI. KANJURO: Actor, r. n. Teruichi Taka-
hashl: b. Komatsubara. Tojiln. Kaml-kyo-ku. Kyoto.
Japan. June 13. 1903; h. 5 feet 5 inches; black hair and
black eyes; w. 127 pounds; p. father; e. primary school:
chief iiobbies are driving, Japanese music. Was mer-
chant's apprentice, then entered "kabuki" (classic drama)
entertainment. Started screen career with Makino Pro-
duction, then became affiliated with Japan League of
Motion Pictures. Joined Toa Production, and since then
with Shinko Cinema Company. On screen in "Koban-
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Shigure," "Kurama Tensu," "Araki Matayemon." "Shl-
chidai Daimyo, " "Kuchibuye Fuku Bushi."
ARATA: Cameraman. In 1937: photographed "30
Second! d'Amore" (30 Seconds of Love), E.J. A.
ARBENINA, STELLA: Actress, r. n. Baroness Meyen-
dorff. b. Petrograd, Sept. 27. 1889. h. 5 ft. 5 Ins., w.
136 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes; m. ; hy., reading,
riding. p. Non-pro., Robert and Mary Whlshaw. e.
Petrograd, privately, studied singing with Madame Slavina.
Stage debut at Alexander theatre. Petrograd. 1918. Leads
at Reinhardt theatre, Berlin, and in London West End
theatres from 1923. Leads in German films by Murnau
and others 1921-23. In London, lead opposite Matheson
Lang in "The Secret Kingdom" in 1925, In "Monsieur
le Due" for Pathe-Natan. Talkers Include, 1935: "What
Happened Then" (BIP). 1937: "Merry Comes to Town"
(Embassy).
ARCHAINBAUD, GEORGE: Director, b. Paris. France.
May 7, 1890; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown and gray hair
and brown eyes; w. 182 pounds; p. Alice Archalnbaud and
Emile Chautard, steD-father, professional; e. University
of Paris; m. Katherine R. Johnston, non-professional; hy.
piano and tennis. Played abroad with distinguished
French stars; also assistant stage manager. Connected
with screen for the past 19 years, and since 1915 directed.
Started at World Film and directed Alice Brady, Ethel
Clayton, Kitty Gordon. Milton Sills. Montague Love, then
Joined Selznlck Pictures and directed Elaine Hammer-
stein, Corinne GrifHth, Conway Tearle, Eugene O'Brien.
Next joined Fox Films and later First National and di-
rected Evelyn Brent, Doris Kenyon, Milton Sills, Mary
Astor, Lloyd Hughes, Ben Lyon. Was with Tlffany-
Stahl for two years and then with Columbia. With
Radio since 1930. Directed "Framed." "Silver Horde,"
"Shooting Straight," "Men of Chance," "The Lost
Squadron." "State's Attorney." "Thirteen Women,"
"Penguin Pool Murder." In 1933: "The Big Brain,"
"After Tonight." In 1934: "Keep 'Em Rolling," "Murder
on the Blackboard," RKO-Radlo. In 1935: "Thunder in
the Night." Fox: "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox;
"The Return of Sophie Lang." "Hideaway Girl," Para-
mount.
ARCHANGELSKY, ALEXIS: In 1936: musical adapta-
tion "Sins of Man." 20th Century-Fox.
ARCHER, A. P.: President. Amusement Enterprises.
Inc.. operating "Civic Theatres"; b. Denver, Col., June 29.
1898 : e. elementary schools. Barnes Business College,
Denver University. School of Commerce. Had war service
in France. Was in distributing field for 12 years in
various capacities ranging from shipping clerk to Western
division manager for Educational Worldwide Pictures, with
headquarters in Los Angeles. In 1933. with J. H. Dekker
formed Amusement Enterprises. Inc. In 1936: Elected
President, Theatre Owners and Managers Association of the
Rocky Mountain Region.
ARCHER, PATRICIA: Actress. r. n. Margarlte
Andrus; b. Livingston. Mont., June 17. 1909; h. 5 feet 9
inches; light brown hair and brown eyes; w. 104 pounds:
p. Kathryne Wright and Bert Andrus; e. Poly, high
school. Long Beach. Cal. ; not married; hy. swimming,
dancing, books and music. With Fanchon and Marco on
the West Coast and winner of a popularity contest. Ap-
peared in Christie comedies; two years with Chic Sale
on Movietone for Fox: also at MetroDolitan with Harold
Lloyd.
ARCHIBALD. FREDDIE: Actor. In 1936: "Hearts
Divided," Warner-F.N.
ARCHIBALD. GEORGE J. P.: Director, secretary.
United Artists Corporation. Ltd., London; United Artists
(Export) Ltd.. and The Crescent Theatres, Ltd. Has been
in the industry for over twenty-three years.
ARCHIBALD, GILDA VARESI: Writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on story "Enter Madame," Paramount.
ARDELL. ALICE: Actress. In 1935: "Remember Last
Night," Universal. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession,"
Universal; "Wives Never Know." "Go West, Young Man,"
Paramount.
ARDELL, FRANKLYN: Actor. 'Love, Honor and Oh
Baby" (1933), Universal Comedies, first series. In 1931:
"Palooka," U. A. -Reliance; "Looking for Trouble." United
Artl3ts-20th Century: "The Love Captive," Universal:
"She Loves Me Not." Paramount. In 1935: "Mark of the
Vampire." MGM ; "Metropolitan," 20th Century-Fox.
ARDEN. NEAL: Artist and producer. r. n. Arthur
Neal .\iston. b. London, Deo. 27, 1009. h. 5 ft. 10 In.;
w. 140 pounds. Dark brown eyes, brown hair. hy. Golf,
riding, rifle shooting, sculling, m. Helen Boriin. Father.
Arthur Alston, actor; mother, dancer, e. Royal Masonic
School. Bushey. Eng. Optical student, trooper in British
South Africa Mounted Police, tractor salesman in Rhodesia.
Toured English variety halls with ventriloqulal act, with
Arthur Prince. Stage tours with "The Truth Game"
and "Jonah and the Whale." Started on screen as com-
mentator to Columbia's "Screen Snapshots" and "World
of Sport," English versions. Produced for L. M. S. Film
Unit, Alfa Films, Revelation Films and other companies
making documentaries. Appeared in "Princess Charming,"
"In Town Tonight," and other films. Regularly in radio
productions for British Broadcasting Corp.
A R EH ART, EARL C: Exhibitor, Princess Theatre, Ode-
bolt, Iowa; b. Willow Hill, 111.. May 3, 1888; e. high
school: married. Was retail druggist. Owned and oper-
ated theatres at Laurel. Neb.. Woonsocket, S. D.. and
Odebolt. Iowa.
ARGUELLES, CARLOS: General production manager,
Cinematograflca Latino Americana, S. A. (CLASA); b.
Mexico City. Mexico, May 9, 1884; p. Spanish; e. Na-
tional Mining School, Mexico City. Was builder and con-
tractor. Began motion picture career with "Vamonos con
Pancho Villa!", first production for Cinematograflca Latino
Americana^ S. A. (CLASA).
ARGYLE, JOHN F.: Producer and managing director
of Argyle British Prod., Ltd. b. Staffordshire, England.
March 6, 1911; e. Oundle public school. Began career
as assistant cameraman to Gainsborough Films at age
of 17; then with BIP. Started making own films, first
silent being completed at age of 18. wrote scenario, acted
and directed; result was contract for six more sllents and
for Argyle Talking Pictures. Ltd., "Love's Old Sweet
Song," "Song at Eventide," "Smiling Along," "Variety."
In 1936: "Happy Days Are Here Again." In 1937:
"Kathleen Mavourneen," BIP.
ARGYLE, PEARL: Actress. In 1936: "Things to
Come,' London Films-UA. Prima Ballerina at Sadler's
Wells Theatre.
ARIAS. HENRY R. : Vice-president and treasurer.
.Modern Film Corn. b. Smyrna. Asia. Nov. 23. 1897:
married; e. Europe. Columbia Univ. 1913-15 Exclusive
features. 1915-17 Foursquare Pictures. 1917-24 F.B.O..
now RKO. 1924-30 President. Classplay Pictures: also
nresident. Magnus Film Corp.. later American distributor
'or Tiffany. Gotham and Sterling Pictures.
ARLEDGE, JOHN: Actor. r. n. Johnson Lundy Ar-
ledge; b. Crockett, Texas, March 12, 1907; h. 5 feet 10V4
inches; gray eyes and blond hair; w. 143 pounds; p. Mrs.
Johnson Arledge, non -professional; e. University of
Texas; hy. music. Stage experience: Vaudeville 2 years,
stock, Belasco, Los Angeles. 2 plays. Entered films
April, 1931, with Fox. Pictures Include: "Young Sin-
ners," "Daddy Long Legs," "Heartbreak," "Spider." In
1933: "Olsen's Big Moment," "Jimmy and Sally." Fox.
In 1934: "Flirtation Walk," First National. In 1935:
"Devil Dogs of the Air." Warner; "Mary Jane's Pa."
"Shipmates Forever," FN; "Old Man Rhythm," "We're
Only Human," RKO. In 1936: "You May Be Next." Col.;
"Murder on the Bridle Path," "Two in Revolt." "Don't
Turn 'Em Loose," "The Big Game," RKO-Radlo.
ARLEN. HAROLD: Music. In 1936: "Strike Me
Pink," UA; collaborated on music and lyrics "The Singing
Kid." "Stage Struck," "Golddiggers of 1937," WB.
ARLEN, JUDITH: Actress, r. n. Laurette Rutherford, b.
Hollywood. Cal.. March 18. 1914, 956 Wilton Place; p.
Pauline Daly, and Juan Gilbertl. grand opera singers;
her mother was also an actress with the old Lubln Com-
pany, under the name of Mary Lou Mansfield. She began
a stage career at the age of four, playing child roles In
stock and roadshow companies. She has been a specialty
dancer for "Fanchon and Marco." and played two seasons
in musical comedy, on the Orpheum circuit. She has played
minor roles in a number of pictures. Including C. B.
DeMille's "Madam Satan." "No Greater Glory," and
"What Price Innocence." In 1934 chosen Wampas Baby
Star. In 1934: "Kiss and Make Up." Paramount.
ARLEN, RICHARD: Actor. b. Charlottesville, Va.,
Sent. 1. 1900; h. 5 feet 11 inches: medium brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Mary and James van
Mattlmore, non-professionals; e. high school In St. Paul,
Minn., St. Thomas College and the University of Penn-
sylvania; no stage training; m. Jobyna Ralston, screen
actress; hy. golfing, swimming, riding and tennis. Screen
experience consists of appearance in the following Para-
mount productions: "In the Name of Love." "Behind the
Front," "The Enchanted Hill." "Padlocked," "She's a
Sheik," "Feel My Pulse," "Under the Tonto Blm,"
"The Sea God." "Touchdown." "Wayward," "Sky
Bride"; (1932) "Guilty as Hell," "Island of Lost Souls,"
"Hot Saturday." Paramount; "The AU-Amerlcan." Uni-
versal; "Tiger Shark." First National; (1933) "College
Humor," "Song of the Eagle," "Three-Cornered Moon,'
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"Golden Harvest." "ITell iiml High Water," "'Alice In
Wonderlanil." i-aramuunl. In lUIH; "She Made Tier
Bed," "Coine On. Marines," "Keady for Love." Para-
mount; "Helldorado," Fox. In 1935: "Let "Km Have
It," UA-Keliance. In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts," MGM;
"The Calling of Dan Matthews," "The filine with the
Iron Door," Col. In 1937: "Secret Valley." 20th Ccnt.-
Fox: "The Silent Barrier." Gaumont-British.
ARLEN, JR., RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Fictuie
Almanac.)
ARLISS, FLORENCE: Actress, m. George Arllss. In
"Disraeli" (1929): "The Millionaire" (1932); "The
King's Vacation" (1933), all Warner. In 1934: "The
House of Rothschild." United Artists-20th Century.
ARLISS, GEORGE: Actor, b. London, England, April
10, 1868. Started stage career very young, and formed
an amateur dramatic society of his own. He was then act-
ing with Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Discovered by George
C. Tyler, American producer and taken to the U. S. with
Mrs. Campbell on a planned four month American tour.
This was in 1901 and he stayed in U. S. making ap-
pearances in "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray," "The Notori-
ous Mrs. Ebbsmith"; then for David Belasco In "Darling
of the Gods," opposite Blanche Bates. Leading member
of Mrs. Flske's notable Manhattan Company for several
seasons, as Steyne in "Becky Sharp," Kaoul Berton In
"Ltah Kleschna" and Brack In "Hedda Gabler." Also
played In "The Devil," under Franz Molnar, and W. J.
Locke's "Septimus," and his greatest success, "Disraeli."
Also appeared in "Paganini," "Alexander Hamilton" and
in the leading role of William Archer's "The Green
Goddess." Was In John Galsworthy's "Old English" and
his first Shakespearean role was that of Shylock in "The
Merchant of Venice." Has appeared In the following
pictures: "Disraeli" (1929), "The Green Goddess" (1930),
"Old English" (1931); "Man Who Played God," "The
Millionaire," "Alexander Hamilton"; (1932) "A Suc-
cessful Calamity." all Warner; (1933) "The King's Vaca-
tion," "The Workman Man." "Voltaire." Warner. In
1934- "The House of Rothschild." "The Last Gentle-
man." 20th Century. United Artists. In 1935: "The Iron
Duke," GB Pictures: "Cardinal Richelieu^" 20th Century-
United Artists; "Mister Hobo," "East Meets West," GB.
In 1936: "Man of Affairs," Gaumont-British.
ARLISS, LESLIE: Writer. In 1933 collaborated on
screen story. "Orders Is Orders." Gaumont-British. In
1934: collaborated on scenario, "Jack Ahoy," GB. In
1936: collaborated on adaptation. "Rhodes," collaborated
on story, scenario and dialogue of "Where There's a
Will," collaborated on story "Everybody Dance," Gaumont-
British.
ARMBRISTER, CYRIL:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ARMETTA, HENRY: Actor, b. Palermo, Italy. July 4.
1888; h. 5 feet 5% Inches; grey-brown hair and hazel
eyes; w. 185 pounds; e. Palermo; married and has three
children. Was on stage. Appeared In 1929 In "Lady of
the Pavement," United Artists; "Homesick," "Love. Live
and Laugh" (1929), Fox; in 1930 in "A Lady to Love."
MGM; "The Climax," "Little Accident," Universal:
(1932-33) !n Universal's short comedies. In 1933, "The
Devil's Brother," MGM; "Cohens and Kellys in Trouble."
"Her First Mate," Universal; "Too Much Harmony."
Paramount; Radio and Universal short product; "Laughing
at Life," Mascot. In 1934: "The Poor Rich," "Cross
Country Cruise," "Gift of Gab," "The Man Who Re-
claimed His Head," "Imitation of Life," "Let's Talk If
Over," Universal; and Universal short product; "The Cat
and the Fiddle," MGM; "Kiss and Make Up." Paramount,
In 1935: Universal short product; "Night Life of th(
Gods," "Straight from the Heart," "Princess O'Hara,"
"Manhattan Moon," "Three Kids and a Queen," Uni-
versal; "After Office Hours," MGM; "Dinky," Warner
Vitaphone short product. In 1936: "Magnificent Obses
sion," "The Magnificent Brute." "Two in a Crowd,'
Univ.; "Let's Sing Again," RKO-Radio: "The Poor Littlf
Rich Girl," "The Crime of Dr. Forbes," 20th Cent. -Fox
Home: 129 North Le Doux Drive, Beverly Hi'ls. Cal.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
Vf.
- - weight
ARM I DA: Actress. Born at Sonora, Mexico; h. 4
feet 11 inches; black hair and eyes; w. 90 pounds; e.
Sonora, Mexico, and California. Discovered by Ous Ed-
wards. Toured Orpheum Circuit. In 1929 entered pic-
tures, some of which are: "International Revue," La
.Mexicana" (MGM); "General Crack." "Under a Texas
Moon." Warner Bros.; "Border Romance" (1930), Tiffany.
In 1935: Vitaphone short product; "Under the Pampai
Moon." Fox. In )2M: Vitaphone short product.
ARMINESE. VICTOR: Cameraman and lighting direc-
tor. In 1936: "A<(used," "Crime Over London," UA.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ARMITAGE, WALTER:
Almanac.)
ARIHONTEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ARMSTRONG, ANTHONY: Author. Wrote play, "Ten
Minute Alibi," screened in 1933 by British Lion.
ARMSTRONG, JOHN: Designer. In 1933 designed
costumes, "The Private Life of Henry VIII," United
Artists. In 1934: "Catherine the Great," U.A -Ixjndon
Films. In 1936: collaborated on costumes, "Things to
Come," designed costumes. "The Man Who Could Work
Miracles," "Rembrandt," UA; collaborated on costumes
"As You Like It," 20th Cent. -Fox.
ARMSTRONG, JOHN (COUNT OSTROROG) : Publicity.
Was director advertising, publicity. Paramount Theatres,
England, eight years. Won Honorable Mention twice in
succession In Quigley Showmen's competitions. Received
First Mention, the Silver Award (June. 1935), and the
Quigley Grand Silver Award for best advertising and ex-
ploitation campaign in 1935. Each of his four entries
won an honor. Named director of publicity. Radio Pictures,
Ltd.. London.
ARMSTRONG, LOUIS: Orchestra leader. In 19.1(!:
"Pennies from Heaven." Columbia.
ARMSTRONG, MARGARET: Actress, r. n. Winifred
Margaret Atwell; b. Providence. R. I.; h. 5 feet. SVi
Inches; auburn hair and green eyes; w. 148 pounds; hy.
music. Acting for 22 years. Films include "Three Cor-
nered Moon." "I've Got Your Number," "Walking Back
Home." "Finishing School." In 1934: "Lightning Strikes
Twice," '"Anne of Green Gables," RKO; "She I.,oves
Me Not," Paramount. In 1935: "College Scandal,"
Paramount; "Our Little Girl." Twentieth Century-Fox:
"Annie Oakley," RKO. In 1936: "Chatterbox." "M'Liss,"
"Grand Jury, " RKO-Radio.
ARMSTRONG. PAUL JR.: Writer. In 1932: collabo-
rated on "Wild Girl." Fox. In 1934: story "Ever Since
Eve." Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen story "Return
of Jimmy Valentine," Republic.
ARMSTRONG. ROBERT: Actor, b. Saginaw, Mich.
November 20, 1896; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Mina and William Armstrong,
non-professionals; e. Seattle high school and University
of Washington law college, Seattle, Wash. ; m. Ethel
Kent, professional; hy. golf and squash. In his 10 years
stage career he appeared in "Boys Will Be Boys,"
"Shavings," "Honey Girl," "The Man Who Came Back,"
"Sure Fire," "New Brooms," "Judy" and "Is Zat So."
Among films: "War and Women," "Shady Lady," "Show
People," Pathe; in 1930 In "Be Yourself," United Ar-
tists; "Dumbbells in Ermine," Warner Bros.; "Big
Money," (1931) "Suicide Fleet." "Tip Off," RKO
Pathe; "Paid," Metro; "Panama Flo," "Lost Squadron,"
(1932) "Is My Face Red?", "The Most Dangerous
Game," RKO Radio; "Billion Dollar Scandal," Para-
mount. In 1933: "King Kong," "Blind Adventure."
"Son of Kong," Radio; "I Love That Man," Paramount,
"Above the Clouds," Columbia. In 1934: "Search for
Beauty." "She Made Her Bed," Paramount; "Hell Cat "
Columbia; "Kansas City Princess," 'Warner; "Palooka."
UA-Reliance: "Manhattan Love Song," Monoeram. In
1935: "Sweet Music," "Little Big Shot," Warner; "The
Mystery Man," Monogram; "G Men," FN; "Gigolette,"
Select; "Remember Last Night," Universal. In 1936:
"Dangerous Waters." Universal; "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford."
"Without Orders," RKO-Radio; "Public Enemy's Wife."
FN; ".411 American Chump," MGM. In 1937: "Nobody's
Baby," MGM.
ARMSTRONG. SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ARNAUD. LEO: Choral arrangements. In 1936: "Born
to Dance," MGM.
ARNAUD, PIERRE: Producer, b. France, January 9,
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IHUS; p. Michel and Eugenie Jaccaclioury Arnaud; e.
ISoaid school in France. Knteiing llie United States in
iai5 as an "Aerialist" with Circus toured the U. S.,
Latin America and Canada, iyl7 fell and fractured spine;
later sang illustrated songs through Illinois, Michigan and
Indiana. Toured the United States in vaudeville and
musical comedies under own management. In 1920 with
Kclair and Triangle Films as editor-rutter, specializing in
foreign features for U. S. distribution. In 1921 formed Akra
Pictures Corp. and when sound was introduced to the screen
formed Conquest Pictures, produced a series of shorts for
French market. Handled the synchronized version of the
"Passion of Joan of Arc." Is president of Arnoclnema
Export Corp., distributing American films throughout the
world. In 1935 produced on Broadway the drama "A
"Roman Servant" played at the Longacre Theatre. 193(i-37:
Produced series entitled "Tales of the Tribes." Features
"The Desert Strikes" and "The Battalion of Death."
ARNAUD, YVONNE: Actress, h. Bordeaux. Dec. 20
1895; medium height; dark brown hair; m. Hugh Machel-
lan. Began musical career at age of 11; won first prize at
Paris Conservatoire. Went to England to play in con-
cert wlien 14 and after seeing a musical comedy, decided
to go on the stage. Played stage roles in the talker
versions of two light comedies, "Canaries Sometimes
Sing" and "On Approval," B & D. 1930. "Cuckoo In
th3 Nest." (1933), "Princess Charming," (1934), G-B,
"Lady in Danger," (1935), G-B Pictures; "Improper
Duchess" and "Stormy Weather." In 1936: "Gay Ad-
venture."
ARNO, SIEGFRIED:
Almanac.)
ARNOLD, BILLY:
RKO-Radio.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
In 1936: "Grand Jury.
ARNOLD.
Almanac.)
ARNOLD,
Almanac.)
DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
EDITH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ARNOLD, EDWARD: Actor, b. New York, Februarj
18, 1890; p. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold. Stage ex-
perience in "The Jazz Singer," "The Nervous Wreck,"
"The Third Little Show," "Whistling In the Dark," and
others. On screen: "Rasputin and the Empress," "The
White Sister," "Whistling in the Dark," "Man of the
Nile," MGM. In 1933: "Jennie Gerhardt," "Her Body-
guard." "I'm No Angel," Paramount; "The Barbarian,"
MGM; "Secret of the Blue Room," Universal; "Roman
.Scandals," United Artists. In 1934: "Madame Spy."
"Million Dollar Ransom." Universal; "Thirty Day
Princess." "The President Vanishes," Paramount; "Un-
known Blonde." Majestic; "Wednesday's Child." RKO ;
"Sadje McICee;" MGM. In 1935: "Diamond Jim
Brady." Universal; "Cardinal Richelieu." 20th Century-
United Artists; "The Glass Key," Paramount; "Remember
Last Night." Universal; "Crime and Punishment,'
Columbia. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold." Univ; "Meet Nero
Wolfe," Col.; "Come and Get It." U.A. In 1037: ".Tohn
Meade's Woman." Para.. "Toast of New York." RKO.
ARNOLD. ELINOR V. (MRS.): Pen name. Eva.
Dramatic Editor. Woonsocket Call. Woonsocket. R. I.
b. Boston. Mass.. November. 1886: p. John W. and Lydia
(Roebuck) Mellor; e. Abbott Academy. Emerson College.
Stanhope-Wheatcroft Brown University Extension courses;
married and has children. Two years In repertoire and
stock; three years In concert work; twenty -one years news-
paper work; eighteen years in the editorial department,
combining society and dramatic work.
ARNOLD. FRANZ: Writer. In 1936: story Idea.
"Public Nuisance No. 1." General Film Distributors
(England) ; collaborated on play "The Interrupted Honey-
moon." British Lion.
ARNOLD. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ARNOLD.
Honeymoon."
JAMES: Actor.
Gaumont-Brltish.
In 1937: "Strangers on
ARNOLD, JOHN: Director of pliotography, MGM; b.
New York City, November 16, 1888; married; e. public
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. ... height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. ... hobby
w.
- - weight
schools and Columbia Scientiflc Engineering cours*.
I'humas Edlsuii Cu. in Engineering Ueparlmenl, Orange,
N. J.; Biograpli Co., World Film, Yankee, Atlas, K«x,
Vitagraph, Kaino. Uepublic. 1!. O. Itolfe Co. With MOM
since 1915. in 1935 elected chairman of the photographic
section of the Academy's Technicians Branch. In 1936:
re-elected president of American Society of Cinemato-
graphers.
LESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ARNOLD.
Alman.ic. )
ARNOLD. NORMAN: Art director.
Icrnipted Honeymoon." British Lion.
In 1!):;6: "The In-
ARNOLD, WILFRED:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
In 1934 appeared In:
ARNOLD, WILLIAM: Actor
"In Love With Life." Chesterfield. In 1937: "Four Day:
Wonder," Universal.
ARNOUX. ROBERT: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
ARNOW, MAXWELL: Casting director, Warner-First
National Studios; b. New York. November 25. 19U2; mar-
ried; e. graduate New York University, scliool of law.
Manager N. Y. oHice of Leo Morrison, inc.; then talent
scout for Warner IJrothers In east from Jan. 1, 1932.
Transferred to Coast as casting director. August. 1932.
ARNSPIGER. VARNEY CLYDE: Vice president in
charge of research and production. Erpi Picture Consultants.
Inc. b. Grayson County, Texas. May 23. 1896; married;
p. William David Arnspiger and Pearl McCoy; e. Austin
College, Texas Christian. U. of Chicago. Columbia Uni-
versity, degrees. A.B.. A.M., Ph.D.; superintendent of
schools. Drumright, Oklahoma; while in this capacity
developed program of cooperative industrial education;
autlior. General Science Notebook, Individual Pupil Case
History; direction of research leading to the production
of educational talking pictures by Erpi Picture Consultants,
Inc.. Including films utilized in the general courses at the
University of Chicago; Author. Measuring the Effective-
ness of Sound Pictures as Teaching Aids; Co- Author. The
Educational Talking Picture. Modern Trends In Educa-
tion: Lecturer. Teachers College. Columbia University.
ARNST, BOBBE: Actress, div. Johnnie WeissmuUer.
m. Robert Cavanaugh. Appeared In Vltaplione No. 913.
In 1933: "Torch Singer," Paramount; "Wine, Women
and Song." produced by I. E. Chadwick. In 1934: "Be-
loved," Universal.
ARNT, CHARLES E.: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
"Ladies Should Listen," Paramount. In 1935: "Stolen
Harmony," "Two for Tonight." Paramount. In 1936: "The
Witness Chair." RKO; "And Sudden Death," Paramount.
In 1937: "Swing High, Swing Low," Paramount.
ARREN, CHARLOTTE: Actress. In 1935: Vitaphone
short product.
ARTAUD, ANTONIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ARTEGO, ARTIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
ARTHUR, CHARLOTTE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen story "Rescue Squad," Mayfalr.
ARTHUR, GEORGE: Supervisor. In 1936: "Hideaway
Girl." Paramount.
ARTHUR, GEORGE K.: Actor, r. n. George Brest; b.
Aberdeen, Scotland, April 27, 1899; h. 5 feet 6 inches;
brown hair and eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Harriett Collins
and George Brest, non-professionals; e. University of
Rugby, England, stage training in Shakespearean drama;
m. ; hy. squash. Screen experience in such pictures as
"Irene" with First National; and "The Boy Friend,"
"Rookies," "Circus Rookies," "All at Sea," "In Old
Heidelberg," "China Bound," (1929) "Brotherly Love"
and "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; and in 1930 in "Chasing Rainbows." MGM-
Slx two-reel comedies (1930), RKO: In 1931: four two-
reel comedies. Paramount: "The Show Off," "The
House Breakers," Paramount; 6 recordings for Bruns-
wick (1930-31). Additional comedies. In 1933: "Look-
ing Forward." MGM. In 1934: "Riptide," MGM. In
1935: "Vanessa — Her Love Story." MGM.
ARTHUR, HARRY C, JR.: Theatre operator. For five
years general manager of West Coast Theatres. President
and general manager of Pacific North West Theatres.
Subsequently this circuit was merged with West Coast
Theatres, under Harold B. Franklin. Arthur assumed
charge of all Southern California theatres in Fox West
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Art— Ash
Coast. Subsequently to New York as general manager of
all Fox theatres. Became operator of Fox New England
Theatres. Went Into business for himself In California
and Arizona, in association with brothers, and vice-
president of Fanchon and Marco, Inc., operating in
Massachusetts, Missouri, Utah, Colorado and California,
as well as Roxy Theatre, New York City.
ARTHUR, HENRY: Actor, r. n. Arthur H. Brown,
Jr. b. Denver, Colo.. Sept. 18. 1915: h. 6 ft.: w. 150
ibs. ; e. Univ. ot Colorado. Was dancer and master of
ceremonies in various night clubs. Films include: "Thir-
teen hours by Air," "Border Flight." "Big Broadcast
of 1937." Para.
ARTHUR. JEAN: Actress, b. New York City. b. Oct.
17, 1908. h. 5 feet 3 inches; medium brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; p. non-professionals: e. New
York City high school; m. Frank .T. Boss; hy. swimming,
riding and golfing. No stage experience. Screen experience-
first, small parts for Pox, leading roles opposite Richard
Dix in "Warming Up"; also appeared in "The Canary
Murder Case," the two latter being Paramount pic-
tures; (1929) "Brotherly Love," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer;
"The Green Murder Case," "Here Comes the Band-
wagon," "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu," "The Sat-
urday Night Kid," "Sins of the Fathers," "SUira of
Sand," "Half Way to Heaven" (1929), "Paramount on
Parade" (1930), "Return of Dr. Fu Manchu" (1930),
"The Street of Chance" (1930). "Young Eagles" (1930),
Paramount. In 1933: "Past of Mary Holmes," RKO.
In 1934: After a brief New York stage appearance in
"The Bride of Torozko" returned to films to play in;
"Wliirlpool," "The Defense Rests," "Most Precious Thing
in Life," Columbia. In 1935: "The Whole Towns Talk-
ing," "Party Wire," Columbia; '"Public Hero No. 1,"
MGM; "Diamond Jim," Universal; "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town." Col.; "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO. In IflSB:
"Adventure in Manhattan," "More Than a Secretary."
Col.; "The I'lainsman." Paramount. In 1937: "History
Is Made at Night," UA.
ARTHUR, JOHN: (Jack) Manager. Uptown Theatre.
Toronto, h. Glasgow. Scotland. June 10. lS>i'J.
ARTHUR, JOHNNY: Actor, r.n. John Williams, b.
Scottsdale. Pa.; h. 5 feet SVt inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 140 pounds; p. Matilda Hertzog and John Williams, non-
professionals; e. Columbus, O., high school, and in college
at Washington, D. C, 25 years' stage training. Three
years in repertoire; two seasons with Tim Murphy,
White Texas Steer; with the Polly Primrose company,
and in such productions as "Before and After," "Paid
in Full" (produced in London) "Ambitious Mrs. Al-
cock," "The Bridge." "Take My Advice," "Officer 666,"
"Just a Woman," "Fair and Warmer," "Up in Mabel's
Room," "Ladies Night," "Girl in the Limousine,"
"Three Spoonfuls," "Some Baby," "Elsie," "The Whole
Town's Talking," "I Love You." "The Butter and Egg
Man" and "The Desert Song." Screen experience In-
cludes the following pictures: "On Trial," "The Mon-
ster," "Mile. Midnight," "The Unknown Purple," "The
Desert Song" and "The Gamblers." Also appeared in
two comedies. In 1929 in "Divorce Made Easy," Para-
mount; "Cheer Up and Smile," Fox; "Lover's Delight,"
Educational -Jack White; "Adam's Eve," Paramount-
Christie; and In 1930 in "Personality," Columbia; "The
Aviator," "She Couldn't Say No," Warner; "Going
Wild," "Scrapplly Married," "Down With Husbands,"
Paramount-Christie: Vitaphone No. 3972. "Paper Hang-
ing," No. 4035, "Bridal Night," No. 3636, "Stimula-
tion"; "It's a Wise Child," MGM. 1933: "Convention
City," First National. In 1934: "Twenty Million Sweet-
hearts." First National; "Many Happy Returns," Para-
mount. In 1935: "Traveling Saleslady." First National;
"Doubting Thomas." Fox; "The Ghost Walks," Invincible;
"It's in the Air." MGM; "The Bride Comes Home."
Paramount: "Crime and Punishment," Columbia. In 1936:
RKO short product; "The King Steps Out," Columbia;
"Stage Struck," FN.
ARTHUR, JULIAN: Writer. r. n. Arthur Julian
Zellner. b. Memphis, Tenn.; h. 4 feet 6% inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Anna and David
Zellner, non -professionals: e. Linden high school, Mem-
phis, and Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge. La. ;
New York representative of Douglas Fairbanks and Mary
Pickford.
ARTZ, WEBB. C: Motion picture editor, United Press
Association, New York; b. Wellington, Ohio. 1894; p. Mr.
and Mrs. John C. Artz; e. prep and high school; m. Began
]fll2 with Cleveland Press; Cleveland News, Detroit Free
Press. San Antonio News and Express, Houston Press.
ARZNER, DOROTHY: Director; b. San Francisco, Cal.,
Jan. 3, 1900. h. 5 feet 4 inches: brown hair and blue
eyes: w. 116 pounds; e. Westlake School for Girls and
the University of Southern California; not married. Miss
Arzncr impressed William DeMlIIe by her Interest In mo-
tion pictures when she visited the studio in 1920 and he
obtained a Dosition for her as stenographer in the
scenario department. Later she became script clerk,
film cutter for James Cruze, and then scenario writer.
She has directed "Fashions for Women" starring Esther
Ralston; "The Ten Modern Commandments" with Esther
Ralston; "Get Your Man" with Clara Bow, and "Man-
hattan Cocktail" with Richard Arlen and Nancy Carroll;
(1929) "Wild Party," "Anybody's Woman," "Sarah and
Son" in 1930. "Honor Among Lovers." "Working Girls."
"Paramount on Parade." in 1931. In 1932: "Merrily We
Go to Hell." In 1933: "Christopher Strong," Radio. In
1934: "Nana." United Artists-Goldwyn. In 1936: "Craig's
Wife," Columbia.
ASBURY, HERBERT: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on screen play "Among the Missing," "Name the Woman,"
Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on story and screen play
"Fugitive Lady." Columbia; collaborated on "The Daring
Young Man," Fox.
ASH. SAM: Actor. Appeared in "Unmasked" (1930),
Artclass. In 1934: "Kiss and Make Up," Paramount. In
1935: "Four Hours to Kill," "Paris In Spring," Para-
mount. In 1936: "A Man Betrayed." Republic.
ASH BY, JOSEPH H.: Branch Manager. Manager for
I'athe in Denver at the time RKO acquired the company.
Now branch manager for RKO Radio in Denver.
ASHCRAFT, JAMES M.: Theatre manager: b. St.
Georges, Del.. July 22. 1879; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; gray
hair and eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Mary Louisa Ashcraft;
e. Philadelphia. Advance agent and company manager
for various dramatic and musical shows; at various times
publicity representative for D. W. Griffith, Inc., United
Artists Corporation. Warner Bros.; for two years personal
rcpresentiilive of D. W. Griffith: on July 8. 1929, he was
appointed director of publicity for Sono-Art; now a theatre
manager in Philadelphia.
ASHCROFT, PEGGY: Actress, b. Croydon, Surrey.
England, Dec. 22, 1907; h. 5 feet, 4% Inches: w. 118
pounds; brown hair, grey eyes. m. Tlieodore Komisarjevsky.
p. non-prof. e. Woodford School. Croydon and Central
School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art. Albert
Hall, London. Long stage career. In 1935: films Include
"Wandering Jew," Twickenham; "The Thirty -Nine Steps,"
Gaumont. In 1936: "Rhodes," GB.
ASH ELBE, DETECTIVE: Writer. In ig.'JT : Wrote
novel and collaborated on adaptation of "Pepe Le Moko,"
I'aris Film Production.
ASHER, ALVIN J.: Scenarist and publicity: b. Los
Angeles, California, June 29, 1903; p. Chas. Asher; e.
University of So. Calif., University of Pennsylvania. First
engaged in advertising business. Then Joined the pub-
licity staff of West Coast Theatres. Inc., after it ex-
panded; later did studio publicity work, alternating this
with scenario writing.
ASHER. E. M.: Associate Producer. Universal. b.
Susanville. Cal.. Sept. 1. 1888: h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 145
lbs.; brown hair and eyes; p. Morris and Fanny; e.
high school. Salesman, Sol Lesser Enterprises; manager.
'I'urner-Daukin Exchanges. In 1933: "King for a Night"
and "Only Yesterday." In 1934: "The Black Cat." "The
I.K)ve Captive" and "Don't Bet on Love." In 1935: "Jlr.
nvnainitc." Universal. In 1936: associate producer. "Mag-
nificent Obsession." "Two in a Crowd." "Love Letters of
a Star." Universal. In 1937: "Dracula's Daughter,"
•'She's Dangerous." "Wings over Honolulu." ".As Good
As Marrieii," "Dancing for Love," all Universal.
ASHER, IRVING: Managing director of Warner Bros.-
First National Productions, Teddington, England, studios;
b. San Francisco, Sept. 16, 1903; m. Laura La Plante;
began career in pictures in 1919; took up present posi-
tion In 1931.
ASHER, ROLAND H1LLIARD: Writer, b. Los An-
geles. Cal.. August 2. 1897; h. 5 feet 11 inches; black
hair and brown eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Rosetta and
Isadore Asher, non-professionals; e. Polytechnic high
school and Pomona College; m. Eula Brooks, non-profes-
sional; hy. work. While on the stage he was a member
of the old Burbank Stock Company, Los Angeles, and the
Monazco theatre, Los Angeles. He appeared In "The
Arab," by Edgar Selwyn. "The Escape." "Peg O' My
Heart," and many others. Was with the Pantages cir-
cuit vaudeville in 1923. His screen experience com-
menced with being an assistant director for Al Santell for
a period of six years. He then began to write for First
National, such pictures as "No Place to Go," "Oh
Kay," "The Wright Idea," "A Pair of Sixes" ann
"Syncopated Sue." He has also written the following:
"The Black Blonde" and "Hobo." In 1933 handled dia-
logue. "Lucky Dog," Universal. In 1936: assistant direc-
tor "I'orgotten Faces." Paramount.
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ASHER, MAX: Actor. Appeared in "Kid's Clever"
(1929). 'Trigger Tricks" (1930). ITnlversal: "Bag o
Tricks" (1931). series of sliorts for Talking Picture Kplcs.
In 1934: "Little Man. What Now?". Universal.
ASHLEY, HERB: Actor. In 193.5: "Every Night at
Eight." Paramount. In 1936; "King of Burlesaue," 20th
rentiir.v-Fnx.
ASHLEY. IRIS: Actress, r. n. Iris Stafford North-
cote: b. Greenstown. Ireland, Dec. 26. 1910; h. 5 feet
6 Inches; fair hair and green eyes: p. Major and Mrs.
StaflTord Northcote. father with Royal Fusiliers; e. Ireland,
then "Tilton House." Reading. "Heathercote." Boxhill.
Sussex (England), then to finishing school. Paris. Studied
elocution and qualified to teach. Lived in Paris one
year; went to art schools. Studied architecture. On screen;
1930, "Clouds of Blue"; "Dying to Live," StoU Productions.
In 1931; "Poor Old Bill." BIP; "Love on Wheels." Gains-
borough. In 1932; "The Lodger," Twickenham. In 1933:
"The Song You Gave Me." "Heads We Go." BIP. In 1934:
"The Carren Case," BIP; "Me and Marlborough," Gau-
mont British. In 1935; "Tlie Student's Romance," "The
OuBarry," "Royal Cavalcade." BIP: "I Give My Heart."
Associated British Pictures. "Amazing Quest." UA. On
stage, as well as in many other films.
ASHLEY. MARY: (See 193(5-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. )
ASHTON. HERBERT. JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
ASHTON, SYLVIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
ASKAM, EARL: Actor. In 1936: appeared in "Empty
Saddles," Universal; "Trail Dust," Paramount.
ASKAM, PERRY: Actor. b. Seattle, Wash., August
31, 1898; h. 6 feet 2 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes;
w. 185 pounds; e. Santa Clara University, Santa Clara,
Cal. : p. Heleni BergstorfT and Oliver Perry Askam ; m.
nonprofessional. Has lived In New York. Los Angeles,
Paris, Berlin and Milano. Stage career: In "Passing
Show of 1921" at Shubert Winter Garden, New York; aUo
"Blossom Time," "Pasing Sliow of 1923." "Castles In
the Air," "Music Box Revue," "Desert Song" and "The
New Moon." Entered pictures in 1930, appearing In
"Sweet Kitty Bellalrs," Warner Bros. In 1935: "The
Crusades," Paramount.
ASPER, FERDINAND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ASQUITH, ANTHONY: Director, various companies;
b. London, 1902; p. the late Earl of Oxford and Lady
Oxford; e. Winchester; Oxford University. After study-
ing films in Hollyivood returned to England as director
in 1927. "Shooting Stars." "Underground," "A Cot-
tage on Dartmoor," all silents. In 1931: "Tell Eng-
land" and "Dance Pretty Lady." B.I.P. In 1933: "The
Window Cleaner," "Marry Me," "The Lucky Number,"
Gaumont-British. In 1935: directed "Moscow Nights,"
Denham-UA. Joined Capitol.
ASQUITH, LADY CYNTHIA: Writer. In 1937: col
laborated on scenario and dialogue "Dreaming Lips," UA.
ASIA I RE, FRED: Actor, r. n. Frederick Austerlitz.
b. Omaha, Neb., 1900; e. private; m. Phyllis Baker Potter;
p Ann Geilus and Frederick E. Austerlitz, non-profes-
sional; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 140 pounds; brown hair,
brown eyes. On stage in many plays with his sister,
Adele. Appeared on stage in "Smiles," "The Bandwagon,"
"The Gay Divorcee" and others. In 1933 on screen, ap-
peared in "Dancing Lady," MGM; "Flying Down to
Rio." Radio. In 1934: "The Gay Divorcee"; in 1935;
"Roberta," for which he also arranged dances, "Top
Hat," all RKO. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet." "Swing
Time." In 1937: "Shall We Dance." RKO.
ASTAIRE, MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ASTANGOV, M. F.: Actor. In 1937: "Prisoners,"
Amkino.
ASTELL, BETTY: Actress, b. England, May 23. 1912
h. 5 feet 2V2 inches; blonde hair and blue eyes: e. woi
an acting scholarship at the age of 16, and after study-
ing went on the stage. In stage, radio and television work
and Is author of several light broadcast sketches. Made
screen debut with British Lion with whom she was undei
contract In 1932-33. Pictures include "Cleaning Up."
"I'll Stick to You." "This Is the Life." "On the Air."
"Digging Deep," "The Stickpin." "Strike It Rich."
"Private Wives," British Lion. In 1935: "Strictly Il-
legal."" GB.
ASTHER, NILS: Actor, b. Malmo. Sweden, January 17,
19U1; li. t> feet Vi Inch; dark hair and eyes; w. 170 pounds;
p. Hilda and Anton Asther; e. Lunel university and Royal
Dramatic school; dlv. Vivian Uuncan, professional; hy.
horseback riding. Stage experience at the Royal Dra-
matic theatre in Sweden. Appeared in pictures in Ger-
many later coming to the United States where he has
appeared in "Sorrell and Son" for United Artists In
1927; in "Laugh, Clown. Laugli" (1927) and in "The
"Cossacks," "Our Dancing Daughters," "Cardboard Lover,"
and "Adrienne Lecouvreur." in 1928 for MGM. In 1929
"Dream of Love," "The Single Standard" and "Wild
Orchids"; "The Sea Bat" (1930), MGM; (1933) "The
Bitter Tea of General Yen," Columbia; "Storm at Day-
break," MGM; "The Right to Romance," "If I Were
Free," Radio; "By Candlelight," Universal. In 1934:
"Madame Spy." "The I^ove Captive," Universal; "The
Crime Doctor," RKO. In 1935: "Abdul the Damned."
BIP. In 1936: "The Marriage of Corbal," General
Film.
ASTHOLZ, FRED: Associate art director. In 1935:
"The Public Menace." "Escape From Devil's Island."
"Ihe Grand Exit," Universal.
ASTIFIER. M.: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated on
photography. "Soviet Russia Tlnough the Eyes of an Amer-
ican," Imperial Pictures.
ASTOR, FRANK: Lecturer on child psychology. Bureau
of Child Guidance, Board of Education. New York City;
b. Decatur. III.. March 9, 1892; married; e. a.b., a.m.
and ph. d., based on work taken at University of Virginia
and Johns Hopkins University, additional studies, Columbia
University: formerly principal of teacher-training school:
volunteer work; founder of the children's work of the
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures and member
of the executive and education committees.
ASTOR, GERTRUDE: Actress, b. Lakewood. Ohio, ^
suburb of Cleveland, 1906; h. 5 feet 7 inches; blond hair,
blue eyes; w. 128 pounds; not married; hy. horseback
riding, swimming, golf, dancing. Considered one of the
best dressed women in Hollywod. Stage experience, when
but 13 years of age she joined a stock company in which
she appeared for two years, then returned to school.
Screen experience in such pictures as "The Boy Friend,"
"The Doctor's Wife,," Vitaphone No. 4260; 8 Pathe
comedies; Hal Roach; Laurel and Hardy's "Come Clean";
"Hell Bound," TlfTany; "Woman of Experience." RKO
Patho; Jimmy Gleason Comedies with Pathe. In 1933;
"Ship of Wanted Men," Showmen's Pictures. "I Have
Lived." produced by Chesterfield. "Wine. Women and
Song." produced by I. E. Chadwlck: "Carnival Lady."
Hollywood Film Exchange. In 1935: "Northern Frontier."
Ambassador; "Four Hours to Kill." Paramount; "Honey-
moon Limited," Monogram; "She Gets Her Man." Uni-
versal. In 1936: "Empty Saddles," Universal.
ASTOR, MARY: r.n. Lucille Langhanke. Actress, h.
Quincy, 111.. May 3. 1906; e. Kenwood Lorlng. Chicago; h
5 feet 6 Inches; m. Manuel Del Campo. Began with
Trl-Art In two-reelers. Played In "Don Q," "Don
Juan," "Beau Brummel," "Rough Riders," "Two Arabian
Knights," "Dressed to Kill," "Dry Martini," "New
Year's Eve," "Romance of the Underworld," "Woman
from Hell," "Sin Ship," "Ladies Love Brutes" (1930),
Paramount; "Holiday" (1930) Pathe; "The Steel High-
way" (1930), Warner Bros.: (1932): "Lost Squadron."
"Men of Chance," Radio; "Red Dust," MGM. In 1933:
"The Little Giant." "The World Changes," "Convention
City," First National; "Jennie Gerhardt," Paramount;
"The Kennel Murder Case," Warner. In 1934: "Easy
to Love," "The Case of the Howling Dog," "I Am a
Thief," "Upperworld," Warner; "The Man with Two
Paces," "Return of the Terror," First National. In 1935:
"Red Hot Tires." "Dinky" and "Page Miss Glory."
Warner; "Straight from the Heart," Universal; "Man of
Iron." FN. In 1936: "Murder of Dr. Harrigan," FN:
"And So They Were Married," "Trapped by Television,"
Columbia; "Dodsworth." UA.
ASTWOOD, AVIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ATALOV, v.: Player. In 1936: "Nightingale."
Amkino.
ATCHLEY, HOOPER: Actor, b. Tennessee, 1887; h. 5
feet 11% inches; brown hair and dark brown eyes; w.
165 pounds; e. Knoxville high school and University of
Tennessee; m. Violet Yahar; hy. walking. Had 20
years stage experience; appeared in "Broadway." "White
Cargo" and "Night Hawk." Has appeared on the scree'
in "Love at First Sight," "Santa Fe Trail." "Millie,"
"Men in Her Life," "Branded Men," "Sundown Trail,"
"Clearing the Range," "AriLona Terror." In 1933:
"The Sphinx." Monogram: "Gambling Ship." Paramount;
"Big Time or Bust," State Rights; "Gun Justice,"
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Universal. In 1934: "Speed Wings," Columbia. In 1935:
"Behind the Green Lights," Mascot. In 1936: "The
"Return of Jimmy Valentine." "Hearts in Bondage,"
"Navy Born," Republic.
ATES, ROSCOE: Actor. b. Grange, Miss., January
20, 1895; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown eyes and auburn
hair; w. 145 pounds; p. M. E. Ates, non-professional; e.
high school and music; m. Clara Callahan, one child; hy.
riding, fishing, hunting and baseball. Had stage train-
ing in vaudeville, tabloid and repertory and 15 years
stage experience. Kntered pictures in 1930, and has ap-
peared in such pictures as "South Sea Rose," "The Big
House," "Caught Short," "Billy the Kid," "Love in
the Rough," and "Cimarron," "Cracked Nuts," "Hold
'Em Jail," "Too Many Cooks," "Ladies of the Jury,"
RKO Radio. In 1933: "Past of Mary Holmes,"
"Cheyenne Kid," Radio; "Golden Harvest," "Alice in
Wonderland," Paramount. In 1934: "She Made Her Bed."
Paramount; "Merry Wives of Reno," Warner. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product; "The People's Enemy," RKO.
In 1936: "God's Country and the Woman." WB.
ATKINS, SEXTETTE, TOMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
ATKINS, THOMAS: Associate director. In 1933:
"Midshipman Jack." Radio. In 1934: "Silver Streak."
Radio. In l!(.'!.j: "Mutiny Aliead." Majestic; unpublished
story, "Hi. Gaucho," RKO-Radio.
ATKINSON, FRANK: Actor, b. Blackpool, England.
March 19, 1893; h. 6 feet, w. 145 pounds; blond hair,
blue eyes; e. Arnold House school, attended Rossall Col-
lege, then left to enter the University of London to
study chemistry. Gave up the idea of becoming a chemist
and went into vaudeville; m. Jeanne D'Arcy, professional
and has a boy, Peter; hy. flying. After the war played
roles at Daly's London Theatre for three years. In both
dramatic and musical productions. On screen: "Ladles
Man," "Along Came Youth," "The Man from Yester-
day," Paramount; "Ambassador Bill," "The Woman in
Room 13," "Devil's Lottery," "Sherlock Holmes," Fox.
In 1933: "Pleasure Cruise." Fox. In 1934: "The Great
Defender," BIP. In 1936: "A Woman Alone," General
Films.
ATKINSON, GEORGE A.: Managing editor of Era,
London. England; b. Liverpool; married; before war, on
editorial staff The Standard; editor "Cinema" and "Bio-
scope"; served in war in Salonica; associate editor o(
The Kinematograph Weekly; film correspondent of Dail.v
Express and Sunday Express; first film critic of British
Broadcasting Corporation; N.B.E.
ATKINSON, WILLIAM E.: Theatre Executive. b.
Cheshire, England, March 22, 1880; married; e. public
school and Royal Institute of Technology. Electrical
business, engineer. In 1910 joined Kinemacolor Co. of
America. After 1 year left motion picture Industry for
other work. 1913 became western division manager for
Kinemacolor Co. of America; 1915 Joined Metro Pic-
tures Corp. as special field representative. Became suc-
cessively business manager, manager of distribution, gen-
eral manager, executive vice-president. In 1924. on
amalgamation of Metro and Goldwyn became vice-president
and general manager of that company. Resigned from
Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer, 1925, and joined Roxy Theatres
Corp. as vice-president and general manager. Sold interest
in December, 1927, and retired. Returned to Industry
April. 1932. as president. Fox Theatres Corp. Resigned
in 1933.
ATKYNS. NORMAN: Actor, r.n. same. b. Eohuca. Vic-
toria. Australia, Dec. 13, 1908; h. 5 feet 7 inches; w. 144
pounds; fair hair, blue eyes; unmarried: hy. photography;
e. Melbourne Grammar School and Melbourne University.
Studied law for two years and worked in a furniture ware-
house and as a motor salesman before going on stage.
Films: "Lorna Doone" (A. T. P.. 1934). "Invitation to
the Waltz. ' and "I Give My Heart" (B. I. P.. 1935).
"Soft Lights and Sweet Music" (British Lion. 1935). and
"Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss" (Garrett-KIcment.
1936).
ATLAS, LEOPOLD L.: Writer. In 1934: wrote stage
play which was the basis of "Wednesday's Child." RKO-
Radio, In 1935: collaborated on screen play of "A Notori-
ous Gentleman." Universal; collaborated on adaptation.
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Universal.
ATORTHY. P.: Director. b. Calcutta. Jan. 1. ISA.'!,
h. 5 feet 9 inches; black hair, black eyes; hy. study of
history, e. Calcutta University. Before entering pictures
was a novelist. For New Theatres directed "Dena Paona"
and "Mohabbat-Ke-Ansu" 1931; "Zinda Lash," "Punar-
janma." "Chirakumar Sabh^" "Subeh-Ka-Sitara" 19.'!2;
"Yahoodi-Kl-Larki." 1933; "Karwane Hayat." 1934, For
ICastem Arts "Bharat Ki Beti" 1935. "Song of Life"
for Kolhapur Cinetone.
ATTEBERRY, DUKE: Writer. In 1936: collaboratec
on "Rhythm on the Range." "Big Broadcast of 1937.
Paramount.
ATTIWELL, KEN: Author, journalist. In 1937: novc
"Reporter," filmed by Wainwright; novel "Sky Steward,'
basis of 'Non-stop to New York," GB.
In 1936: "We Went Ic
ATWATER, EDITH: Actrcs
College," MGM.
ATWATER, G. V.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
.screen play ■'Criminal Lawyer," RKO-Radio. in 19:i7;
collaborated on adaptation of "Tlie Man Who Found
Himself, ' RKO-Radio.
ATWELL, BEN. H.: Resigned post of managing editor.
Chicago Evening Journal, to join Oscar Hammerstein's
operatic forces, London, 1911-12. With major grand opera
organizations, including nine seasons as eastern repre-
sentative and director of publicity of Chicago Civic
Opera. Member and business manager of syndicate that
brought Pavlowa and Mordkin and Ballet Busse to
United States, and of syndicate presenting opera In
Mexico and Ballet in South America. Partnership rela-
tions with Max BablnofT and Fortune Gallo. Publicist
for Morris Gest for "The Whip," "The Miracle." and
other presentations, including Duse's farewell American
tour. Publicist for New York run of "The Green
Pastures" and business manager and publicist of initial
transcontinental tour, 17 months. Publicist for Knicker-
bocker and Bialto theatres, S. L. Rothafel; the Capitol,
for Major Edward Bowes; Eastman Theatre, Rochester,
N. Y., and conducted special campaigns for Fox, Universal
and United Artists. Member of AMPA, vice-president of
Theatrical Press Representatives of America, Inc., member.
New York Newspapermen's Club, Sable Island (British)
Press Club, Chicago Press Club. N. Y. Motion Picture
Club; Pacific Lodge. F. and A. M Hy. Scientific and sal-
vage expedition. In February. 1936. resigned from
Columbia Publicity for Cleveland Centennial Exposition.
Handling shows for the .Messrs. Shuhert. notably the
"Ziegfeld Follies."
ATWELL, ROY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in Universal
short product. In 1936: "The Harvester." Republic.
ATWILL, LIONEL: Actor, b. Croydon, England, March
1, 1885; h. 5 feet 10^ inches; dark brown hair and gray
eyes; w. 172 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. Mercers
School in London; has an 18 year old son by an early mar-
riage; hy. attending murder trials. Made stage debut in
1904, appearing in "The Walls of Jericho," "The Little
Minister," "Hedda Gabler." and others. On screen:
(1932), "Silent Witness," Fox; "Mystery of Wax Mu-
seum." Warner; In 1933: "The Sphinx." Monogram;
"Song of Songs," Paramount; "The Solitaire Man",
MGM; "Secret of the Blue Boom." Universal. In 1934;
"Nana." United Artists; "One More River." Universal;
"Beggars in Ermine." Monogram; "The Firebird." War-
ners: "Stamboul Quest," MGM. In 1935: "The Devil Is
a Woman." Paramount; "Mark of the Vampire," "The
Murder Man," "Rendezvous," MGM; "Captain Blood,"
FN. In 19.';6: "Lady of Secrets," Col.; "Absolute Quiet."
MGM; "Till We Meet Again," Paramount.
AUBREY, JIM M IE: Actor, b. Liverpool, England; h.
5 feet G inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165
pounds; e. England. Stage career: Fred Karno's "Night
in English Music Hall." Screen: Starlight Pathe come-
dies, Vltagraph, Selznick, Standard Cinema, FBO, Davis
Pathe. Has appeared in such pictures as: "Wilful
Youth," Peerless; "The Down Grade," Lumas; "The
Tale of the Shirt," Universal; "When Seconds Count,"
"Gallant Fool," "Call of the Klondike," Rayart; "The
China Slayer," Trinity; the drunk in "The Grade
Parade," Pathe; "A Royal Flush" (1930), Pathe, Man-
hattan; "America o;- Bust" (1930), Pathe, Checker; "Two
Fresh Eggs" (1930). Pathe. Folly. In 1933 appeared in
"Picture Brides." Allied. In 1935: "Make a Million."
Monogram. In 19.'!6: ",\ces and Eights." Puritan.
AUBREY. WILL: Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
AUBURN. DENNIS D.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
AUBURN, JOY: Actress, r. n. Alice McCormIck; b.
Chicago. 111.. Jan. 13, 1904; h. 5 feet 4 inches; auburn
hair and dark brown eyes; w. 124 pounds; p. Lucy Kirk
and Frank A. McCormick, non -professionals; e. Omaha,
Neb., high school; not married. Stage experience, one
year with Ziegfeld; also with Gus Edwards and Shubert
shows, Screen experience of four years appearing in
"Mother Knows Best," "Blondes Beware," "The Dog
Wins." Tuxedo Comedy, "The Terrible People" and
"Smile, Brother Smile."
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AUER, JOHN H.: Uiiector. Kepublic Sludius. b.
liucJapest, Aug. [i, lUilG; iiiairieU ; e. Couunercial Academy,
Vienna. At ISJ was member of Uudapest Stoek Kxchange.
li>27, played in pictures in Berlin. IDliS, assistant
director at Universal and later director ot foreign ver-
sions. 1930, signed by Paramount to produce and direct
three pictures. In 1934: "Life for Another." "His Last
Song," Mexico. In 1935: "The Crime of Dr. Crespi."
"Frankie and .Johnnie," Kepublic; "Major Bowes' Theatre
of the Air." RKO-Radio. In 1936: "A Man Betrayed."
Kepublic; "Major Bowes' Amateur Parade." RKO-Kadio.
i'rtsident in charge of productions of Biogranh Pictures
Corp. 19:iK, .signed hy Republic.
AUER, MISCHA: Actor. b. St. Petersburg. Russia,
November 17, 1905; e. in St. Petersburg and New iorlc
City, specializing In literature and art; not married; h.
B feet 2 inches; w. 105 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes.
Knlered pictures In 1928. Was appearing In the stage
play "Magda," when Frank Tuttle offered him a part
in "Something Always Happens," starring Ksther Ral-
ston. Has appeared in "Marquis Preferred," "The Ben-
son Murder Case," "Inside the Lines" and as the eccen-
tric scientist In "Just Imagine." In 1933; "Infernal
Machine," Fox; "Sucker Muney," Hollywood; "Corrup-
tion." Imperial. "Tarzan the Fearless," Principal. "After
Tonight," Radio. "Cradle Song," "Girl Without A
Koom." Paramount. In 1934: "'The Crosby Case." i;ni-
versal ; "Wharf Angel," Paramount; "Bulldog Drummond
Strikes Back." United Artists-20th Century: "Staniboul
Quest." MGM. In 1935: "Lives ot a Bengal Lancer,"
"The Crusades,' Paramount; "Clive of India," UA-20th
Century; "Mystery Woman." Fox; "Murder In the Fleet,"
MGM; "I Dream Too Much." "We're Only Human,"
RKO. In 1936: "Tough Guy." MGM; "The House of a
Thousand Candles," Republic; "One Rainy Afternoon,'
"Tlie Gay Desperado," UA; "Sons o' Guns," WB ; "Tlie
Princess Comes Across," Para.; "My Man Godfrey,"
Universal; "Winterset," "That Girl from Paris," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: "Three Smart Girls," Universal.
AUERBACH. GEORGE: Writer. In ig.'iG: wrote "His
Brother's Wife," MGM.
AUGER, EDWARD: Assistant Manager. Photopbone
Division, R. C. A. Manufacturing Co.; b. Dorchester,
Mass., March 21. 1882; married; e. college; Import and
export, general merchandise; operated own circuit of thea-
tres in Canada, also Film Exchanaes from St. .lohn. N. B.,
to Vancouver; general sales manager. Pathe: assistant
general sales manager V.L.S.E. ; managing director Fox
Film, S. A. Continental Europe; managing director,
Gaumont British of Canada; secretary and treasurer and
general manager Motion Picture Products, Inc.
AUGUST, JOSEPH: Cameraman. In 1933: "Circus
Queen Murder," "The Cocktail Hour," Columbia. "Mu-
ter of Men," "A Man's Castle." Columbia. In 1931;
"No Greater Glory," 'Sisters Under the Skin," "Twen-
tieth Century." "Whirlpool," "Black Moon." Columbia.
In 1935: "The Whole Town's Talking," "I'll Love You
Always," "Death Flies East," "After the Dance."
Columbia; "The Informer," RKO. In 1936: "Sylvia Scar-
lett," "Muss 'Em Up," "Mary of Scotland." "Grand
Jury," RKO-Radio. In 1937; "The Plough and the Stars,"
"Soldier and the Lady," collaborated on photography ""Sea
Devils." RKO-Radio,
AULT. MARIE: Actress, r.n. Marie Cragg. b. Wigan,
England, September 2, 1870: h. 5 feet 2 inches: brown
hair and brown eyes; m. James Alexander Paterson: e.
Wigan and Southport. On the stage since 1891. Joined
a touring company. Made her first film in 1927. an-
nearing in the following notable British silent produc-
tions: ""Roses of Picardy," ""Dawn,"' '"Kitty," ""Triumph
of the Rat." Talkers include: "Down Stream." "Third
Time Lucky," both 1930, Gainsborough; ""The Speckled
Band," 1930. B and D; "Little Fella." 1933, Warner-
British; "Daughters of Today," "Money for Speed." 1933.
Bernard Vorhaus. On stage (1937): "Jane Eyre."
AUSPITZER, MRS. RICHARD G.: Governor of New
York Chapter, International Federation of Catholic Alum-
nae: Executive Board of Motion Picture Bureau. I.F.CA. ;
Member of the Board of Directors and Executive of Camp
Committee of Five Towns' Girl Scout Council; Member of
the Board of Directors and of the Executive Board of the
Family Service of the Five Towns, b. New York; married
and has two children, Helen C, and Junior; p. Clara M.
Covert and John Dougherty; e. convents. Member of
.\lotioi; Picture Board of Review.
AUSTIN, ANNA: Ruth St. Denis dancer; b. Louis-
ville. Ky.. October U. 1908; p. J. H. and Ida Austin;
e. Kentucky. Chicago. St. Louis. With Kuth St. Denis
and Ted Stiawn; Paramount Publix. Kuxy and Zlegfeld
Follies. On screen: "The Cheat," "Glorifying the Amer-
ican Girl" and shorts.
AUSTIN. ANNE: Author, b. Waco, Texas. Sept, 13,
J.sy.j; p. William Henry and Lula Alford Reamy; e. Bay-
lor Academy. Baylor University. 1914; div. Stewart Ed-
mund Book ; has one daughter. Was stenographer, high
school teacher; feature and liction writer and dramatic
crritic, Waco Morning News, 1917. Kansas City Post, 1918-
19. Kditor People's Popular Monthly. Des Moines. Iowa,
IU19; newspaper writer. Beaumont and Austin, Texas, 1919-
22; managing editor, Screenland and Real Life, 1922-24.
Fiction writer, N. E. A. Service, New York. 1926-30.
Member Authors' League of America. Screen Writers'
Guild. Author of "Jackson Street." "The Black Pigeon,"
"Daughters of Midas." "The Penny Princess, " "Rival
Wives," "Girl Alone," "The Avenging Parrot," "Mur-
der Backstairs," "Murder at Bridge," '"One Drop of
Blood," "A Wicked Woman," screened in liKil bv MG.M
AUSTIN. F. BRITTEN: Author. Story, ""The Last
Outpost," filmed in 1935 by Paramount.
AUSTIN. GENE: Singer. In 1934 appeared in ""Sadie
McKee." MGM. In 1935: RKO short product. In 1936:
collaborated on music and lyrics. "Klondike Annie." Para-
mount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AUSTIN. HAROLD:
.\lmanac.)
AUSTIN, LESLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
AUSTIN, WILLIAM: Actor. b. Georgetown, British
Guiana, South America; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Rosalie Ann Sarah
and Charles Piercy Austin, non -professionals; e. Read-
ing college, England. He received his stage training at
the Little theatre and in Drama Shop productions; m.
Dora Mae Howe, profesional; by. golf, gardening and
motoring. Appeared in stock in many plays. On screen:
• Corsair," United Artists. In 1933: "The Private Life
of Henry VIII," United Artists. "Alice In Wonderland,"
Paramount. Since return to England has appeared in
several talkers, including "High Society" (1932), Warner-
PN-Britlsh: "Don't Be a Dummy" (1933). Warner-FN-
British; ""Three Men in a Boat" (1933). A.R.P. In 1931:
■Once to Every Bachelor," Liberty, In 1935: "Redheads
on Parade," Fox; "The Goose and the Gander,"' Warner;
"'A Thousand Dollars a Minute," Republic.
AUSTIN. WILLIAM: Film editor. In 19.S6: "Secret
Patrol," Columbia.
AUTEN, HAROLD: Distribution executive. b. Eng-
land, August 22, 1891 ; e. England. Retired from sea and
entered motion picture business in England, 1926, on
production staff of New Era Films, Ltd., London. Pro-
duced ""Q Ships," and others. In 1928 was appointed
American representative for New Era Films, Ltd. In
1929, American representative for British Instructional
Films and later general manager in America of BIP, Ltd.
Resigned in 1931, becoming European representative of
RKO Pathe. On merger between RKO Pathe and RKO
Radio Pictures, returned to New York representing num-
ber of British and European producers. Now foreign man-
ager. Great Union Theatres of Sydney. Australia, and
associated companies. Member. Motion Picture Club;
A. M. P. A.; British Commonwealth Club. New York;
Savage Club. London. Address: 1540 Broadway. New
York.
AUTRE, PIERRE: Paris representative of Quigley
Publications: b. Paris. France, Jan. 6, 1906: e, Paris
Lycees Voltaire and Louis le Grand: Paris University
(Faculte des sciences) and High Optical Institute —
graduated; Baccalaureate-License in Sciences and Engineer.
Paris. Journalist with La Clnematographie Francaise since
1925; also technical writer; collaboration on other trade
and general papers. Was advertising manager of Rex
AUSTER,
Almanac.)
AUSTIN,
-tlmaiiac.)
ISLIN E. : (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1930-37 Motion Picture
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - v/eiqht
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CHARLES S, BELDEN
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theatre when opened in 1932. Now also Eeneral secretary
and publicity director of specializine Cinema Edward VII.
Paris, Quigley publications representative since 1932.
AUTREY. MAX MUNN: Portrait artist. b. Dallas,
Texas, June 24. 1898; h. 6 feet % inch; blue eyes and
light hair; w. 172 pounds; e. Dallas high school. Univer-
sity of Texas; m. non-professional; hy. golf, archery,
fishing and all sports. Photographed stage celebrities for
many years. Special photographic artist in Hollywood for
ten years, having photographed such personalities as:
The Archduke of Rumania, H. R. H. Prince of Wales.
Will Rogers. For nine years under contract to Fox Films
as portrait artist in Hollywood. In 1936: portrait photog-
rapher, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA.
AUTRY, GENE: Western singing actor, and song
writer, b. Tioga, Texas, Sept. 29, 1907; p. Delbert and
Nora Autry; e. high school, Tioga, Texas, 1925; married.
Worked on a ranch in Oklahoma, on father's ranch until
finished school, then worked for San Francisco Railway in
Oklahoma. Entered radio in 1928, also started recording
for Victor Company. Went to radio station WLS, and to
N.B.C., Chicago, in 1930, Stayed four years. Entered motion
pictures 1934. Films Include "In Old Santa Fe," Mas-
cot: "Phantom Empire" (serial), "Tumbling Tumble-
weeds," "Melody Trail," "Sagebrush Troubadour,"
"Singing Vagabond," "Red River Valley," "Comin' Round
the Mountain." "Galloping Minstrel," Republic. Songs
written include "Silver Haired Daddy," "Ridin' the
Range," "Cowboy's Heaven," "Echoes of the Trail," and
many others. Writes songs for his pictures. In l!t3ii:
"I'oniin' Round the Mountain," "The Singing Cowboy,"
"Guns and Guitars," Republic.
AVALON BOYS: Players. In 1937: appeared in "Way
Out West," "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
AVERY, A. M.: Branch Manager. Salesman, First
National Pictures, Dallas, 1925-1928; assistant manager,
Pathe, Dallas. 1928-29. Branch Manager, Pathe, Memphis.
1930; then with RKO Pathe in Dallas to November, 1931;
Assistant Branch manager, RKO, Dallas to March, 1932.
Branch manager, RIvO, Omaha,
AVERY, STEPHEN MOREHOUSE: Writer, b. Web-
ster Grove, Mo., Dec. 20, 1893; h. 5 feel, 8 inches; fair
hair and blue eyes; w. 136 pounds; p. Charles M. and
Jessie Zanders Avery; e. University of Missouri. 191.5;
hy. tennis, amateur films. Did flying in the war. Adver-
tising, and much writing, principally magazine stories, for
Collier's and others. Wrote "Wharf Angel," Paramount,
"Pursuit of Happiness," Paramount. 1934. In 1935:
"Our Little Girl," Fox, 1935; collaborated on original
screen play, "The Gay Deception," 20th Century-Fox;
story, "Annapolis Farewell," Paramount. In l!i:i6: screen
play "One Rainy Afternoon." United Artists. Collaborated
on screen play "The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM,
AVILES, ADOLFO R.: Motion picture critic and radio
commentator, Buenos Aires, Argentina; b. Buenos Aires.
May 11, 1897; blond hair and blue eyes; e. high school;
married; hy. music. Was music writer. Radio commen-
tator on film stars and films. Critic for "El Diario,"
ncusnaper. and iilni columnist on "Maribcl," "Aciui Esta."
"Leoplon ■ and "Chahela" magazines.
AXT, WILLIAM, DR.: Music composer. In 1933 wrote
musical score, "Reunion in Vienna," "Midnight Mary,"
"Storm at Daybreak," "Penthouse," "Broadway to Holly-
wood," MGM. In 1934: Musical score for "This Side of
Heaven," "You Cant Buy Everything," "Men in White."
"Lazy River," "The Thin Man." "Operator 13." MGM.
In 1935: "The Murder Man." "Woman Wanted," "Pur-
suit." "O'Shaughnessey's Boy," "Rendezvous," "Whip-
saw." "The Perfect Gentleman," MGM. In 1936: "Three
Live Ghosts," "Tough Guy." "The Garden Murder Case,"
"Three Godfathers." "Petticoat Fever." "The Unguarded
Hour," "Three Wise Guys." "We Went to College,"
"Suzy," "Piccadilly Jim." "Old Hutch," "Libeled Ladv."
"Mad Holiday." MGM. In 1937: "Under Cover of
Night," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyncy," MGM.
AXZELLE, VIOLET:
Almanac.)
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AYER, FREDERICK W.: Legitimate stage producer,
born at Bangor, Maine; educated at Milton -Academy.
.Milton, Mass.; Middlesex, Concord, Mass.; Harvard Uni-
versity, m. Enid Cooper, British stage actress. Has
daughter, Margaret. Varied newspaper experience and four
years on legitimate stage, as follows: stock, Milwaukee,
two years; "Five Star Final," "Desire Under the Elms."
"Salome," all on the London stage, and two British
International Pictures productions, "Carnival" and "Inno-
cents of Chicago." Joined Motion Picture Herald in
January, 1933. Resigned to become stage producer. In
1936: with Robinson Smith produced "Parneli."
AYLESWORTH, ARTHUR: Actor. 1932 33 In Para-
mount one-reel acts. Appeared In "Babbitt," "I Am a
Thief," "St. Louis Kid," "Gentlemen Are Born." "Six
Day Bike Rider." "Dames," "The Secret Bride." War-
rers. In 1934 in "Midnight Alibi," "The Dragon Murder
Case," First National; "The Key," Warner. In 1935:
"The Nitwits," RKO; "Men Without Names," "The Man
on the Flying Trapeze," "The Big Broadcast of 1936,"
"The Virginia Judge," Paramount; "Escape From Devil's
Island." Columbia. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho,"
"Woman Trap," "Girl of the Ozarks," "The Arizona
Raiders," Para,; "King of the Pecos," "The Presidents
Mystery." Rep.; "To Mary — with Love." "Dimples," 20th
Cent. -Fox. ; "The Plot Thickens." RKO-Radio. In 1937:
"Sandfiow," U; "Marked Woman," WB.
AYLESWORTH, MERLIN HALL: Executive in Scripps-
Howard newspapers, b. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 19, 1886;
e. bachelor of literature. University of Denver. Colorado
Agricultural College, University of Colorado, University oi
Wisconsin and Columbia University; Honorary LL.D. Drake
University; m. Blanche Parrett; has two children; hy. golf.
He was chief executive of National Broadcasting Company
from inception in 1926 to 1935. Practiced law In Fort
Collins, Col. In 1914 became chairman of the Colorado
Public Utilities Commission, which position he held until
1918. At that time became head of the Utah Power and
Light Company, in Salt Lake City. In 1919 went to
New York with N. E. L. A. to reorganize that organiza-
tion. Is a member of the Christian Church and belongs
to several clubs and organizations, including Sigma Chi
(Wisconsin). Deepdale Club, New York; Metropolitan
Club; St. Andrew's Club. In 19:i7 resigned as vice-chair-
man of the board of National Broadcasting Company ;
fhairman of board. RKO-Radio Pictures, Inc. Chairman
of the board of directors, Keith-Albee-Orpheum^
AYLMER, FELIX: Actor. In 1935: "Doctor's Orders,"
British International; "The Wandering Jew." "She Shall
Have Music," Twickenham; "The Divine Spark." GB. In
1936: "Nine Days a Queen." "Doomed Cargo," "Seven
Sinners." GB; "Checkmate." Paramount; "The Improper
Duchess." City; "The Clairvoyant" and "Jack of All
Trades." Gainsborough; "As You Like It," 20th Cent.-
Fox. In 1937: "The Man in the Mirror," "Vicar of
Bray," Twickenham; "Sensation." Wardour Films; "The
Mill on the Floss," National Provincial; "Dreaming Lips,"
T^A.
AYNESWORTH. ALLAN: Actor. In 1931: "The Calen-
dar." In 1934: "Love. Life and Laughter," ASP; "Just
Smith," GB; "Little Friend," "Brewster's Millions";
"Iron Duke," GB. In 1937: "I Claudius," Korda.
AYRE. GEORGE: Publicity. Partner. S. A. W. Pub-
licity Service, London, b. London, Oct. 31, 1896: unmar-
ried. Has been actor — stage and screen, stage manager,
sports journalist, publicity director for legitimate theatres.
Publicity director, B. I. P.. Elstree and Warner Brothers-
First National, Teddington before joining S. A. W.
Service.
AYRES, AGNES: Actress, b. Carbondale, HI.; h. 5
feet 4 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; e.
private school in Chicago. Hobbies include riding, golf
and horticulture. Many years screen experience and has
appeared in such pictures as "The Sheik," "Forbidden
Fruit." "The Ten Comanmdments." "The Son of the
Sheik" and "The Lady of Victory," (1929) "The Dono-
van Affair." Columbia; "Broken Hearted," Trinity, and
"Bye, Bye, Buddy," Columbia.
AYRES, LEW: Actor, b. Minneapolis. Minn., Decem-
ber 28. 1908; h. 5 feet, 9 inches; w. 150 pounds; dark
brown hair and brown eyes; p. Lewis Ayres, non-profes-
sional; e. Lake Harriett high school, Minneapolis and
University of Arizona; div. Lola Lane; m. Ginger Rogers;
liy. music. Stage experience with Henry Halstead's or-
chestra and later Ray West's orchestra at the Cocoanut
Grove at Los Angeles. He plays the banjo, guitar and
piano. Went to Hollywood and signed a six months contract
with Pathe, where he took part in one film. He then
went to MGM where he took the role of the youthful lover
in Greta Garbo's "The Kiss." Appeared in the role if
Paul in "All Quiet on the Western Front." for Uni-
versal; in 1930 in "Doorway to Hell" (1930), Warner
Bros.; "Common Clay" (1930). Fox; (1931-32), "Heaven
on Earth." "Impatient Maiden," "Spirit of Notre Dame."
"Night World," "Okay America," "Cross Country Cruise."
ITniversal. In 1933: "Don't Bet on Love," Universal:
"My Weakness," "State Fair," Fox. In 1934: "She
Learned About Sailors," "Servants' Entrance," Fox. and
"Let's Be Ritzy." Universal. In 1935: "Spring Tonic."
"Lottery Lover," "Silk Hat Kid," Fox. In 1936: "Th«
Leathernecks Have Landed": directed "Hearts in Bondage,"
Republic; appeared in "Panic on the Air." ".Shakedown,"
Columbia; appeared in "Lady Be Careful." "Murder witil
Pictures," Paramount.
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WALTER FERRIS
SCREEN CREDITS FOR 1936'
"UNDER TWO FLAGS"
"LLOYDS OF LONDON"
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'MAID OF SALEM"
CURRENT PRODUCTION
HEIDI
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•IN COLLABORATION
MAX GOLDEN
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
THE JONES FAMIL
"EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT"
"EDUCATING FATHER"
"BACK TO NATURE"
"OFF TO THE RACES"
"LAUGHING AT TROUBLE"
"BIG BUSINESS"
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Aza — Bad
AZA, BERT: Manajjini,' direc'tor, Bert Aza. Ltd..
artists' agents, London. Fur many .years one of variety
turn, Aza Trio, .loined Artliie I'itt and Gracie Fields in
laiB and shortly started as agent. Personal manager for
Gracie Fields 21 years, arranged lier first tilin appearance.
AZAIS, PAUL: Aitor. In lii:!fi: ■•ron.sinn ■Mimosas. ■'
Franro American.
BABB. MAURINE: Writer, In 19SG: collaljorated on
story "Girl of tlie Ozarks," Paramount.
BABERSKE. ROBERT: Cameraman. UFA-Unlversum-
Film Alctiengesellsehaft; b. Berlin, Germany, May 1, 1900;
married. Cameraman in silent Alms. Now chief camera-
man, sound picturees. In 1932: "Das Abenteuer einer
Schonen Irau," Witt; "Das Schone Abenteuer." "Es
wird Sclion Welder Besser." Ufa; "So Bin Madel Vergisst
man Nicht." ".Spione am Werk," "Das Lied Einer
Nacht, ■ Cine-AUianz. In 1933: "Kleine Angst vor
Liebe." Ideal; "Brennendes Geheimnis." Tonal; "Kleines
Madel," Tofa; "Schon ist Jeder Tag." Aafa. In 1934:
'Hanneles Himmelfahrt, ' Aafa; "Gluckspilze," "Ich
lleirale Meine Frau" ; ".Tede Frau hat Ein Geheimnis."
V\ itt. In 1935: "Besuch am Abend." Patria.
BABILLE, E. J.: Assistant dirsctor. In 1936: "A
Night at the Opera." MGM.
BABOCHKIN, BORIS: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
The Return of Nathan Becker," Worldkino. In 1935:
"Chapayev." Lenfilm.
BACH, ERNST: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on play
"The Interrupted Honeymoon." British I^ion.
BACH, REGINALD: Actor, b. Sliepperton, England.
September S, 1886. English actor and play director.
London and New York. Appeared in British talkers,
including "The Girl In the Night," Gainsborough; "The
Hound of the Baskervilles," Gainsborough; "Let Me Ex-
plain. Dear," BIP; "Hobson's Choice," EIP; "The
.Scoop." B. & D.; "Jubilee Picture." BIP, and others.
In 1936; "A Woman Alone." General Films.
BACH, WILLIAM ALFRED: Managing Director, West-
ern Electric Conpany. Limited. London. England, b.
Canada. November 21, 1891; married; e. Toronto Technical
School and University of Toronto. Formerly mining en-
gineerir.s. Advertising Agency. Started with Universal
Pictures Corporation. Canada, next with M. H. Hoff-
man, New York, then with W. W. Hodkinson Corpora-
tion. Joined Paramount and remained until 1925. Joined
First National in Canada as general manager, and was
transferred in 1926 as managing director of First National.
England. 1928. with Electrical Research Products in
London, England, as assistant managing director. Became
president Audio Prod, upon its formation, 1933 to 1936.
July. 193C. joined Western Electric Co., Ltd.
BACHMAN, LARRY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation. "Jalna," RKO. In 1936: co-author of story
"Speed," MGM; collaborated on story "They Wanted to
Marry," RKO-Radio.
BACH MANN, J. G.: Producer: b. Russia. May 1. 1891;
.Harried and has three children. Lawrence. Dorothy and
Lucille: e. New York City. Was formerly a certified
public accountant. Entered picture business In 1916.
BACHRACH, ERNEST A.: Head of Still and Por-
rait Department, studio publicity, art director. Radio
Mctures, RKO Studios; b. New York, October 20, 1896;
married; e. high school. 2V4 years Electrical Engineering.
Research and transmission laboratory; Western Electric;
aviation division U. S. Army; surgical Instruments: F.
A. Hardy Co. Still man. Paramount. Illustrated titles.
2% years, free lance. Returned to Paramount as still
man (East Coast). Incorporated socalled action or "candid
methods" in still photography In 1925 on "The Swan."
Paramount. Next to West Coast with Paramount. FBO in
1929 in present capacity, which became the RKO Studio.
BACHRACH, JACQUES: Writer.- In 1936: "Give T's
This Night." Paramount.
BACLANOVA, OLGA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
BACON, IRVING: Actor, b. St. Joseph. Mo.. Sep-
tember 6. 1893; e. Santa Clara college. San Jose. Cal. ;
married a non -professional; h. 6 feet; w. 155 pounds;
light brown hair, blue eyes. Entered pictures in 1920
;iftcr a number of years on tlie stage. Played Slim In
"Half Way to Heaven." Slim Breen in "Side Streets,"
Harry in "Street of Chance," and was In "Two Sisters."
Itayart. In 1929; Dane and Arthur series. Darniour;
Louise Fazenda series. Darmour; "No One Man." Para-
mount; "Union Depot," First National: "Alia? the Bad
Man." Tiffany; "Branded Men." Tiffany; "File 113."
Allied. In 1933: "Private Detective 62." Warner; "Big
Executive." "Lone Cowboy." Paramount. In 1934: "Miss
Pane's Baby Is Stolen." "Six of a Kind." Paramount;
"It Happened One Night." "The Hell Cat." Columbia:
"No Ransom," Liberty. In 1935: "West of the Pecos."
"Powder Smoke Range." RKO; "Private Worlds." "Goin'
to Town," "The Glass Key," "The Virginia Judge,"
"Ship Cafe," "Two Fisted," Paramount; "It's a Small
World," Fox; "Diamond Jim," "Manhattan Moon," Uni-
versal: "Bright Lights." FN. In 1936: "Petticoat Fever."
MGM; "Earthworm Tractors." FN; "Drift Fence,"
"Hollywood Boulevard," "Lady Be Careful," "Murder
with Pictures," "Wives Never Know," "Valiant is the
Word for Carrie," "The Big Broadcast of 1937," "Hop-
along Cassidy Returns." ParamQunt. In 1937: "Let's
Make a Million," Paramount.
BACON. LLOYD: Director, b. San Jose. Cal.. 1890;
h. 5 feet in inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 170
pounds; e. California schools and the Santa Clara college;
married; hy. all athletics, especially baseball, football,
squash and golf. Stage experience in Oscar Wilde's
"Salome." then leads with repertoire shows in Kansas
City and one season in vaudeville. Also in Belasco stock
company in Los Angeles in 1911 and played in the New
York production of Oliver Morosco's "Cinderella Man."
Started In pictures with Lloyd Hamilton comedies as
heavy. In 1918 went with Chaplin to Mutual as actor,
then joined Triangle comedies in 1919. Also served in
the Navy during the World War. In 1921 became asso-
ciated with Lloyd Hamilton as director and later went
with Sennett. After three two-reelers with Universal he
was signed by Warner Bros. Directed Al Jolson's "Singing
Fool" for Warner Bros, and continued with this company
in 1929. Has directed "Private Izzy Murphy." "White
Flannels." "The Heart of Maryland." "A Sailor's Sweet-
heart," "Finger Prints." "Brass Knuckles," "Pay As
You Enter." "Women They Talk About" and "Say It
With Songs." starring Al Jolson. (1929): "So Long
Letty." "Stark Mad." "No Defense." "Honky Tonk."
"Other Tomorrow." "Mobv Dick," "Office Wife." "Sit
Tight." "Fifty Million Frenchmen." "Faithful." "She
Couldn't Say No" and "A Notorious Affair." "Kept Hus-
bands." "Gold Dust Gertie." "Honor of the Family." In
1932: "Manhattan Parade." "Fireman, Save My Child."
"Famous Ferguson Case," "Miss Pinkerton." "The
Crooner." "You Said a Mouthful." "Alias the Doctor."
WB. In 1933: "Picture Snatcher." "Mary Stevens. M.D."
WB. Co-directod "Footlight Parade." WB. "Son of a
Sailor," "42nd Street." WB. In 1934: "Wonder Bar,"
"A Very Honorable Guy." "Six Day Bike Rider." FN:
"He Was Her Man," "Here Comes the Navy," WB. In
1935: "Devil Dogs of the Air," "Broadway Gondolier,"
"Tn Caliente," "Frisco Kid." WB; "The Irish in Us."
FN. Tn 1936: "Gold Diggers of 1937," "Cain and
Mabel." "Sons o' Guns," WB. In 1937: "Marked
Woman." WB.
BACON, MAI: Actress, r. n, Mary Hatey Bacon, b.
Ilkley. Yorkshire. Eng.. April 3. 1898; 5 ft. 8 in.; w.
168 pounds; chestnut hair, green eyes. Widowed in War.
liy. Cooking and swimming. f. Court photographer. e.
Elmshurst college and in Paris. Eighteen years in revue,
musical comedy and pantomime. Films include: "The
Good Companions" (GB. 1932). "Private Life of Henry
the Ninth" (Hammer. 1934i. "Keep Your Seats Please"
(ABFD, 1936), "Chick" (B & D, 1936).
BADAL, A. v.: Producer. In 1936: "Bin Walzer Fuer
DIch," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BADDELEV, ANGELA: Actress, b. London. England.
July 4. 1904: h. 5 feet 3 inches; brunette. On London
stage since 1915, then at" "Old Vic." Has acted continuously
in the West End. on tour and in South Africa. Film ap-
pearances in "The Speckled Band," "The Ghost Train."
1932. BIP; "Arms and the Man," 1932. BIP; and "Those
Were the Days," 1934, BIP.
BADER, DAVID A.: Executive and publicity, b. New
York, 1900. Went to Califcrnia, and from 1921 to 1924
handled press campaign of Baby Peggy and others in
Hollywood. Went to London, where, with the late James
V. Bryson, supervised campaigns for Baby Peggy features.
"Hunchback of Notre Dame" and others. Returned to
America, a year later, becoming personal representative
of Carl Laemmle in domestic field. Covered America and
Canada for Universal. In 1929 collaborated with John
Drinkwater on "Life of Ciirl Laemmle." Returned to
Fngland as Mr. Laemmle's personal aide, with London
office of Universal as European headquarters. Resigned
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Jerry Cady
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3d— Be
Universal post, 1935, and in February 1936 formed David
A. Bader, Limited, of which he is managing director.
Chairman and managing director of Personality Pictures,
Ltd., in England and President of Personality Pictures
In America, Late in 19:16 formed Everest Pictures. Asso-
ciate and colleague in all ventures is D. N. Watney, an
Engli.shman.
BADGER. CLARENCE: (.Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BADGLEY, FRANK C. (M. C.) : Director. Canadian
Goremment Motion Picture Bureau. Ottawa, Canada, b.
Ottawa. Canada. January 1. 1895; p. C. \V. and A. G. M,
Badeley; e. private schools, high school, university
(McGill, Montreal, Faculty of Applied Science) ; university
student and journalist before 1914. He went overseas in
1914 with First Canadian Division: gassed and wounded,
awarded Military Cross. November. 1916: staff captain,
British War Mission to the United States till November,
1918. As an oflBcial of the British War Mission to the
United States (1917-18) he had charge of the British
PlctcTlal Service and of the British ofBcial war fllmi and
photographs in the United States. After armistice, he
joined Selig and then Metro Pictures in publicity. To
production staff of D. W. GrifHth studios. Mamaroneck.
N. Y.. in 1919, and later became an actor, appearing
with the late Robert Harron. with Lillian and Dorothy
Glth, Richard Barthlemess, in Griffith and Real Art
productions. Subsequently he appeared in films with Mar-
guerite Clark, Alice Brady, and other stars of that time.
He is now a fellow of the Society of Motion Picture
Engineers, and from 1930 to 1933 was a member of the
board of governors of this society. Also a member of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an asso-
ciate of the Rciyal riiotciKiapliic Society of Great Britain,
a life member of the Projection Advisory Council of
America, and other technical bodies in Canada and the
United States. He has served on a number of Government
commissions, investigating matters pertaining to the film
Industry, and acts as technical advisor to the Canadian
Government. In 1935 was compiler, editor and production
supervisor of Canada's official film history of the war.
issued in ten reels under the title "Lest We Forget."
In 1936 directed and supervised ".Salute to Valour"
released as a six-reel sound feature,
BAEHLER. FERNAND LOUIS (FRED), JR.: Edi-
torial staff. Motion Picture Herald; b. New Orleans, La.,
Sept. 5, 1909 ; e. Pawling School, and Harvard Univer-
sity: not married. Was in advertising department of the
New York Post. In 1933 joined editorial staff of Motion
Picture Daily. To Herald, September, 1935.
BAER. FRED E. : Public relations counsel; owns and
directs publicity service Fred Baer & Associates; also
Ghostwriters Bureau; b. Belleville, 111., Aug. 31, 1S,S9; e.
public scluiols in that <'ity and preparatory scliool in St.
liOUis; graduate of the University of Illinois (1911) : married
and has three children. Has been active in motion picture
publicity tince 1919: served at correspondent for St. tioult
newspapers: from 1911 to 1917 was reporter and editor
on newspapers In St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York.
With the 305th Infantry. 1917-1918: Universal Pictures
Corporation 1919; Urban-Kineto. 1920: founded the pub-
licity bureau now owned and directed by him in 1921.
Member of Newspaper Club of New York; llUni Club of
New York: 77th Division Association; Associated Motion
Picture Advertisers. Lives in Mount Vernon. N. Y.
BAER, MAX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BAEZ, ENRIQUE: General Manager, United Artists
of Brazil, b. Jovellanos, Matanzas ((iuba), June 9, 1898,
For two years was an exhibitor. In August, 1921, joined
lUiited Artists as booker. Later made branch manager
of Cuban office, April, 1926, appointed general manager
for Brazil.
In 1936: "Janusik,
BAGAR, ANDREI: Player,
(French .Mntinn Picture Curp.),
BAGGOT, KING: Director and actor, b. St. Louis,
Mo.; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 185 pounds:
e. Christian Brothers College, St. Louis. Stage career:
actor In stock under Frohman and Shuberts; starred in
"Violation." Screen career: eight years as a star, includ-
ing such pictures as "Dwelling Place of Light." B. B.
Hampton Productions; "The Cheater," "Lovely Mary,"
Metro, Played in over 300 pictures, "Moonlight Follies,"
"The Girl Who Knew All About Men," "Nobody's Fool,"
"Kissed." "Human Hearts." "Kentucky Derby," "The
Love Letter." "Gossip," "The Town Scandal," "Crossed
Wires." "Tornado," "Raffles." "Home Maker." "Perch
of the Devil." "Down the Stretch." "Tumbleweeds."
"House of Scandal." In 1934: "Beloved." Universal,
In 1935: "She Gets Her Man," Universal.
BAG LEY. MAJOR G. 0. T.: Technical advisor. In
1935: collaborated on "Lives of a Bengal Lancer." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." UA.
BAGNALL, GEORGE L.: Executive Studio Manager,
Paramount, b. Mullingar. Ireland, May 24. 1896; h. 6 feet •
brown hair, brown eyes: w. 160; e, public schools of Ga'-
way, Ireland, graduated from Exeter College; married and
has two sons, Michael and George Lawson; hy, reading and
golf. Went to Alberta, Canada, where he took his place
as a public accountant and earned the degree of C.A.
Served in the War for 4 years, after which he went to
New lork as a public accountant with the firm of Touche
Niven & Company. Next went to Atlanta, Georgia, as
comptroller for Davison, Paxon & Stokes, affiliated with
the R. H. Macy Company of New York. Joined Fox Film
Corporation in October, 1928, as comptroller at the West
Coast Studio and was placed in charge of all finances in
.lune. 1930. In 1935 became studio treasurer of Paramount
and in 1936 appointed executive studio manager.
BAHN. CHESTER B.: Editor The Film Daily, New York
City. b. Liverpool, N, Y., Aug. 1, 1893; e, Weedsport
and Syracuse schools; married, has four children. Entered
newspaper field as a reporter on the Syracuse ,Iournal, N,Y,,
1912. Subsequently became state editor, field correspond-
ent with Syracuse National Guard troops on Mexican
border, assistant city editor, makeup editor, federal and
state reporter, and dramatic and motion picture editor of
the Journal. While with the Guard he was associate
editor of the Rio Grande Battler, field newspaper of the
Sixth Division. U.S.A. Tran.sferred to the Syracuse Tele-
gram-American (Hearst) in 1922 as critic; later became
columnist and chief editorial writer. Transferred to the
.Syracuse Herald as critic in l»2."i. Founded Cinema Critics
Club in 1926 and Radio Movie Club in 1927, both pioneers
in their respective fields. Other newspaper post.s: bureau
manager. International News Service; managing editor.
Bahn News Service.
BAIER, WALTER A.: Lexington Theatre, Milwaukee;
fort Theatre. Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin: b. Milwaukee,
Wis., April 26, 1S93; married; e, public schools, high
school. McDonald's College of Business; did law work
and newspaper work 1911-13: 1913-15 roadshowing state
rights pictures. 1915-28 operating independent film ex-
change. Opened first independent state rights exchange in
Wisconsin in 1914; entered exhibition field in 1928.
BAIKOFF. ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Go West.
■ioiing Man," Paramount,
BAILEY, CARMEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac, )
BAILEY, GORDON: Actor, b. Birmingtan, England,
July 26, 1876; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 147 pounds; brown hair
and brown eyes; hy. motoring and swimming. 35 years
on legitimate stage, including three USA tours. Recent
films: "The Queen's Affair," "Girls Please," (British
and Dominions), "The Case for the Crown" (British and
Dominions — Paramount), and "The Feathered Serpent"
(Walton).
BAILEY, G. REX.: Assistant plant superintendent,
RKO Studios, b. Bailleyton, Tenn., December 7, 1901: p.
the late W, R, Bailey and Cora A. Bailey; e, high school
at Oreeneville, Tenn,, and three years at Tusculum College
at Greenville; married Fay Evans. He started in
motion pictures as an extra. Obtained a position with
Central Casting Corporation in 1926. Went to RKO as
assistant casting director in September, 1927, and was
promoted to casting director In February, 1928.
BAILEY. SHERWOOD, JR.: Actor, b. Long Beach, Cal. ;
August 6. 1923; red hair and freckles; p. non-professional.
On the screen; "I Take This Woman" and "Bad Girl."
Became the "bad boy" of the "Our Gang" comedies and
was nicknamed "Spud." Under contraot to Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer for "Our Gang" comedies. In 1934:
"Beloved" Universal. In 1936: "Too Many Parents,"
Paramount; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM.
BAILEY, WARREN WORTH, II: Writer, b. Johns-
town, Pa., Jan. 29, 1901; p. Warren Worth Bailey Sr.
and Mrs. Georgia C. Bailey; e. Grade schools, Johnstown;
high school, Johnstown and Washington, D, C, University
of Michigan, 1924; George Washington University, mar-
ried, no children. Early days spare time spent at father's
newspaper learning cases, machines, presses, etc. Has
worked in all departments of paper for past 18 years.
Assumed editorial department duties in 1926; conducted
two editorial page feature columns, book review section
and movie department; now is at city editor's desk; art
work and specialized job work, promotion work, etc., form
sidelines and hobbies; playwriting is a hobby for Little
Theatre use only. Formerly wth Johnstown Evening
Democrat, as city editor and motion picture editor.
BAILEY, WILLIAM NORTON: Actor. Appeared in
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ACTOR SING BABY SING
UNDER YOUR SPELL
SEVENTH HEAVEN
CAFE METROPOLE
WRITER ORIGINAL STORIES
CAFE METROPOLE
YOU CANT TAKE EVERYTHING
DIRECTOR LANCER SPY
UNDER CONTRACT TO 20TH CENTURY-FOX
RALPH
HAMMERAS
MINIATURES
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Bai— Bale
"Waterfront" (1929). First National; "Tlie Aviator'
(19301. Warner Bros. In 1933: "Tlie Lone Avenger
World Wide. In 1934-35: "Search for Beauty." Pari-
moi'nt; "George White's Scandals." Fox; "Thunder Moun-
tain," 20th Century-Fox.
BAILEY & BARNUM: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BAILY, HARRY J.: Manager, Twentieth Century Fox
Corp., Ltd., 110 Bond St., Toronto, Canada; b. Springfield.
Ohio. .Tune 25, 1894; married; e. grade school. Started
with H. Leiber Co. in Indianapolis 24 years ago and when
company was taken over by General Film Co., continued to
worlc with General for eight years. Then with Mutual
Company for three months. Became associated with Fox
Film as booker, promoted to assistant manager and then
manager, being in their employ for past 20 years.
BAILY. TOM W.: Publicity, b. East Orange. N. J.,
April 8, 1901; p. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Baily; e. gram-
mar and high schools in Seattle and San Francisco; m.
Barbara Gurney. professional. Started as office boy in
San Francisco Chronicle, where he rose to managing
editorship. West Coast publicity and advertising director
for Marcus Loew western circuit, and for Ackerman and
Harris. Joined Paramount publicity as unit man In 1926,
then staflf editor and trailer man. then assistant to Arch
Reeve. Assistant to Harold Hurley in production depart-
ment; publicity director of Paramount's west coast studios
for three years. Pub'icity director tor Reliance and Edward
Small. With Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for one year and in
March. 1937, made manager of Hollywood Studios of
-National Screen Service'.
BAIN, FRED: Film editor. In 19.33: "Riot Squad."
Mayfair; "Marriage on Approval," Freuler. In 1930:
"Headin" for the Rio Grande," GN. In 1937; "Arizona
Day." GN.
BAINTER. FAY: Actress, b. Los Angeles. Cal.. 1892;
m. Commander Reginald Venables. Made her first appear-
ance on the stase in 1909. She has played in many
plays, among them "East Is West," "She Stoops to Con-
quer," "Jealousy," "Lysistrata," "The Admirable Crich-
ton." In 1934 appeared in: "This Side of Heaven,"
.MGM. During 1934-35, on stage in New York an 1
toured In the stage play "Dodsworth." in support of
Walter Huston. In 1937: "Soldier and the Lady." "Qual-
ity Street." RKO-Radio.
BAIRD.
Almanac.)
ETHEL: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
MARGARET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Dla-
BAIRO,
.\lmanac. )
BAKALEINIKOFF: Musical director. In 1935:
mond Jim. " "She Gets Her Man," Universal.
BAKER, A. F. "Peck": Manager, Electric Theatro
Kansas City, Kan. Pioneer exhibitor in Kansas. Became
associated with Grubel Brothers as manager of the Electric
in 1906. and has remained in that capacity since that
time. Also was supervisor of Grubel houses in Joplin,
Springfield, and St. Joseph. Mo. Exhibitor leader many
years, and for one term president of Kansas-Missouri
Theatre Association.
BAKER, BENNY: Actor, b. St. Joseph. Mo.. May 5.
1907. Stage career in Omaha. Neb., in "Andy Gump Runs
for Congress." Appeared in stock company operated bv
George Cukor in Rochester. N. Y. Became "stooge" for
l.ou Holtz. Character name of "Shawowski" originated at
this time. Appeared at Hollywood and Palace Theatres in
New York with Holtz. Played in "You Said It," musical
comedy. Made short comedies with Holtz; "Speaking of
Relations." MGM short. In 1934 in the Columbia fea-
ture. "The Hell Cat," in 1935 in "Love in Bloom."
"College Scandal." "Annapolis Farewell," "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," "Wanderer of the Wasteland," "Mil-
lions in the Air," Paramount; "Thanks a Million," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho," "Give Us
This Night." "Mind Your Own Business." Para.; "Drift
Fence." "Lady Be Careful. " "Murder with Pictures."
"Rose Bowl," "Champagne Waltz," Para.; "Panic on
the Air." Col.
BAKER.
Almanac.)
BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BAKER, COLLEY S. : Pen name. "C. S. B."; editor
and columnist. Stroudsburg Record. Stroudsburg. Pa.;
b Washington County. Pa.. January 16, 1890; p. Charles
E. and Mary a. BaKer; e. East Washington high school
and Washington and Jefferson College (class of 1912) ;
m. Marie E. Coyle of Indianapolis, Ind., has two children.
Robert Charles, aged 17. and CoUey S. Baker, Jr.. aged
15. In addition to his editorial duties, he Is writer of a
column known as "Words Without Music by C. S. B.."
consisting of current criticism and reviews of motion pic-
lures and small town life. Was formerly on the staff of
I he Philadelphia North American, Trl-State News Bureau
of Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Pa., also on Herald and Genius
Washington (Pa.) Record while in college. Handled
theatrical publicity and published theatre programs in
Washington. Pa., in 1908-1909. Correspondent for New
York, Philadelphia and Detroit publications.
BAKER, CONSUELO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BAKER, DON: Organist. In 1936: appeared in Para-
mount short product.
BAKER. EDDIE: Actor. Writer, r.n. Edward King,
b. Davis. W. Va., Nov. 17, 1897; e. Washington, Los
Angeles; h. 6 feet I'/a Inches; w. 225 pounds; brown hair,
blue eyes: by. hunting and fishing. Entered pictures in
1914 as a prop boy with Biograph Company for two years.
Then signed with Universal for a year to appear In
■loker Comedies with William Beaudine. After the war
he reentered pictures as leading man in Gale Henry
comedies, then with Christie and Special Pictures Cor-
poration. Wrote and acted In comedies for Hal Roach
for two and a half years, then with Christie for six
years. "City Lights" with Charlie Chaplin, and with
Charlotte Greenwood in a Christie production. In 1929
was in "All at Sea." MGM; assisted Mr. Robert C
Uiuce in making 18 Outdoor Talking Pictures; played In
Slim Summerville series for Universal, "Monkey Busi-
ness." 12 Nick Harris shorts. "City Sentinel." MGM.
In 1934: "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount.
BAKER. FRANCIS WILLIAM: Managing director.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd.. London; b. Hollesley, Suf-
folk, Nov. 25. 1877. Forsook dentistry and entered the
industry in 1897, joining British Muto. and Biograph
Syndicate. Overseas service in R.A.F. . 1916-1919. Former
president and present treasurer of Kinematograph Renters
Society; former treasurer I.A.K.M. Appointed by Board
of Trade member of advisory committee; Member. Council
of C. T. Benevolent Fund; Member, consultative com-
mittee. B.B.F.C. Governor. British Film Institute.
Founder Anima Lodge. 3634. Address: 175. Wardour
.'Street. W.l, and Hollesley. London Road, Sutton. Surrey.
BAKER, FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "New Adventures
of Tarzan." Burroughs -Tarzan Enterprises; "Fighting
Youth," Universal. In 1936: "Mary of Scotland," RKO-
Radio.
BAKER, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
BAKER, GEORGE, S.: Manager, Newman Theatre, Par-
amount Publix, Kansas City, Mo.; b. Kansas City. Wy-
andotte County, Kansas, Jan. 27, 1905; p. A. F. Baker;
e. St. Mary's Grade School. De LaSalle Preparatory
School, Wyandotte County High School, Kansas City School
of Law, Publix Theatres Managers' Training School. Was
manager of contract department, water and light depart-
ment. Kansas City. Kan., two years. Father has been
operating Electric theatre. Kansas City. Kan., for about
28 years. During sophomore year in high school oper-
ated the 10th Street Theatre, Kansas City, Kan., at
nights. Saturdays and Sundays. In 1926 attended the sec-
ond class of the Publix Theatres managers training school.
New York City; upon graduation assigned to Wm. P.
Gray division, managing the Strand theatre in Brockton,
Mass. In June, 1927, returned to the Electric theatre,
Kansas City, Kan., as manager, remaining until Febru-
ary 1929 rejoining Publix Kirby theatre In Houston.
Texas. In May. 1929, transferred to Melba theatre, Dal-
las, Texas. August. 1929, to Newman theatre, Kansas
City. June. 1930. transferred to Denver, to open the new
Paramount theatre, remaining until June, 1931. Traveled
from September, 1931, to June, 1932. In September, same
year, rejoined Publix, In present position. Chief Barker of
Variety Club. Tent No. 8. member of the Chamber of
Commerce. Kansas City Athletic Club, Kiwanis Club, and
President's Round Table of Kansas City, Mo.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b.
dlv.
e.
h.
hy.
- birth
divorce
jducation
- heiqht
hobby
m. ■
P-
pro.
r.n.
w.
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- parents
professional
real name
- weight
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JOHN STONE
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
"RAMONA" "UNDER YOUR SPELL"
"THE HOLY TERROR" "STEP LIVELY, JEEVES"
"PEPPER" "ANGELS' HOLIDAY"
"WILD AND WOOLLY"
"THE GREAT HOSPITAL MYSTERY"
"CHARLIE CHAN AT THE RACE TRACK"
"CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OPERA"
"CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS"
"CHARLIE CHAN ON BROADWAY"
WILLIAM CONSELMAN
SCREEN PLAYS*
1936
"Private Number" "On the Avenue'
"Pigskin Parade" "Stowaway"
"Fifty Roads to Town"
20th CENTURY-FOX
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BAKER, GRAHAM: WritPi
\Vans;er Fioiluctioiis.
BAKER, JUDD 0.: Photophone research and develop-
ment, RCA Manufacturing Co., Inc., Camden, N. J.: b.
Guthrie, Okla., April 27, 1899; m. December 27,
1922; p. Wm. E. and Delcy R. Baker; e. B.S.E.E.,
Okla.: A. & M. College, 1923; M.S.B.E. Union College,
1929 Radio engineer. General Electric Co.. Schenectady,
N Y.. 1923-28. Design engineer. General Electric Co.,
1928-29; assistant chief engineer, RCA Photophone, Inc.,
N Y. C, 1929-32. Commercial engineering contacts.
RCA Victor Co., Camden, N. J., February. 1932. to
Nov. 26, 1932. With Photophone research and develop-
ment, RCA Victor Co., Inc., Camden, N. J., Nov. 2C.
1932-Jan. 1, 1935. With Photophone research and de-
velopment, RCA Manufacturing Co., Inc., Camden. N. J.,
since Jan. 1, 1935.
BAKER, KENNY: Actor, singer, b. Monrovia. Cal..
Sept. 30, 1912; h. 6 ft.; w. ICl pounds; brown hair and
blue eyes; h. photography, sports; e. high school and
college; married. Sang in cabarets. In 1936: "King of
Burlesque," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Turn Off the
Moon." Paramount; "The King and the Chorus Girl,"
"Mr. Dodd Takes the Air," WB.
(See 193r.-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BAKER, LAWRENCE:
Almanac.)
BAKER. LORIN:
Almanac.)
BAKER, MELVILLE: Writer, b. Wellesiey Hills, Mass.,
April 24, 1901; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; dark brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 130 pounds; p. Robert M. Baker
and Minnie Pratt, father and non -professional; e. Berk-
shire school. Sheffield. Mass., Harvard University; m.
Gladys P. Baker, non-professlonal. Adapted the fol-
lowing: "The Swan," for United Artists; "Fashions In
Love" and "Darkened Rooms" for Paramount; also
"One Romantic Night," "His Woman," Paramount. 1930-
1931: "Reaching for the Moon." In 1932: "Downstairs,"
MGM. In 1933: "Zoo in Budapest." Fox. In 1934: col-
laborated on "Now and Forever." Paramount; collaborated
on "The Age of Innocence," RKO-Radio. In 1935: col-
laborated on original of "The Gilded Lady," Paramount;
"Mills of the Gods," Columbia; collaborated on original
story "The Last Day.s of Pompeii," RKO. In 1936: screen
play and dialogue "Next Time We Love," Universal;
"Ladies in Love," 20th Century-Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BAKER, NELLIE BLY:
Almanac.)
BAKER, OPAL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BAKER, SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BAKER, THOMAS THORNE, F. Inst. P.. A.M.I.E.E.:
Research chemist; b. March 19, 1881; has been chief
chemist and director of research of Imperial Dry Plate
Co . London; has been associated with Dufaycolor since
1928.
BAKEWELL, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Hollywood, Cal.,
May 2, 1908; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair and gray
eyes; w. 144 pounds; p. Jean B. and William Bakewell,
non -professionals; e. Harvard Military Academy. Los
Angeles. Cal.; not married; hy. tennis, volley ball and
swimming. No stage experience. Began screen ex-
perience in June 1925 by doinK extra work. On screen:
the role of Jimmy in "On With the Show." and juvenile
lead in "The Gold Diggers," both Warner Brothers
productions. "All Quiet on the Western Front." 1930,
Universal; "Lummox" (1930), United Artists In 1933:
'Three-Cornered Moon," Paramount; "Straightway," Col-
umbia. In 1934: "You Can't Buy Everything," MGM;
"The Quitter," Chesterfield; "Speed Wings," "The
Party's Over," Columbia. In 1935: "Laddie," "Strangers
All." RKO; "Sons of Steel." Chesterfield. In 1935-.'!(!
on New York stage in "The Night of January 16th." In
1936: "Happiness C. O. D.." Chesterfield: "The Sea
.Spoilers." U. In 1937: "Quality .Street." RKO-Radio;
"Love." Fanchon Royer; "Dangerous Holiday." Republic:
"Jungle Menace," Weiss-Columbia.
BALABAN, A. J.: Member of the well known Chicago
theatre family and brother of Barney and John Balaban.
For some time on voluntary retirement list. Went with
family to Switsierland. Living at 6700 Franklin Avenue.
Los Angeles, Cal.
BALABAN, BARNEY: President, Paramount Pictures.
Inc. Theatre Circuit Executive. Elected president of
Balaban and Katz. 1932. b. 50 years ago; married; has
two boys, one girl; hy. saddle horses. Previously with
Western Cold Storage Company. Pioneer exhibitor. 1908,
entered cxhiliitinn with Sam Katz and brothers' circuit.
Pioneered in refrigerated cooling systems in theatres.
BALABAN, HARRY: President, H. and E. Balaban
Corporation; b. Chicago, HI.. July 23, 1903; e. University
of Illinois, 192.j; married. First National Pictures, 1925-
1926. Employed by Balaban and Katz, 1926-1930; acquired
Windsor and Dearborn theatres, Chicago, 1930; Adams
theatre, Detroit. 1932; Commercial theatre, Chicago. 1932;
I'ickwick tlieatre. I'ark Ridge. 111.. 1932; E. A. R. Theatre,
Chicago, 1934; Rose Theatre. Chicago, and Des Plaines
Theatre, Des Plaines, 111., 1935.
BALABAN, JOHN: Theatre executive. Brother of
Barney and A. J. Balaban. For a limited time in 1932
was transferred from Chicago to New York where with
Sam Dembow, Jr., he conducted operations of Publlx Cir-
cuit. (1932) returned to Chicago In charge of opera-
tions of Balaban & Katz.
BALBONI, SILVANO: Technical director and cinema-
tographer. e. Clemente Cardinali college near Rome, and
University of California at Ivos Angeles; m. June Mathis,
dec. Began as cameraman in 1910. Cameraman for
many Italian productions before 1916, including "Last
Days of Pompeii" and "Spartacus." Directed "The Lite
of Lord Kitchener," England, 1916. Served with photo-
graphic section of the Italian air force during the World
War. Appointed King's Messenger to the naval attache
of the Italian Embassy in London. Made several British
films in 1920. Came to the United States in 1921. then
to Hollywood, where he" became chief cameraman for
Clarence Brown. Did directing for First National and
(ither studios. In 1935: technical director, "The Melody
I^ingers On," UA-Reliance.
BALCON, MICHAEL: Producer, MGM, British Studios.
Ltd. ; b. I'jUgland, 1896. Entered industry as director of
Victory Motion Pictures Co. and later formed Gainsborough
Pictures of which he was managing director 12 years.
On completion of the new Gauinont-British studios in
Shepherds Bush, London, 1932, was appointed director of
production for Gaumont-British and Gainsborough. Re-
signed in December, 1936, to join MGM.
BALCON, S. C: Associate Producer, Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer iSritisli. b. Birmingham. England. April 12,
1891; married; Bachelor of Science of University of Bir-
mingham; was in the army until he entered motion pic-
ture industry, first as renter; with Gainsborough Pictures
as assistant director, then business manager, and finally
production manager (1928) ; became production manager at
GB 1932. Associate producer, 1935. Joined MGM Britisli.
1937.
BALDERSTON, JOHN: Writer. Wrote
with Sonya Levien wrote screen play of
Square," Fox. Wrote screen play, "The
adaptation, "Frankenstein."
ilialcigue. "Declasse," RKO;
tlie basis of "Dracula,"
"Berkeley .Square," Fox;
screenplay. Paramount, 1934.
play, and
"Berkeley
Mummy,
Adaption, continuity and
wrote stage play which was
Universal ; collaborated on
•Tlie End of the World,"
Screenplay in collaboration.
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," 1935. "Vampires of
Prague," dialogue in collaboration, MGM. "The Last of
the Mohicans," treatment. Reliance. "Mystery of Edwin
Drood," screen play. Universal, 1935. "The Bride of
Frankenstein," Universal, 1935, story; collaborated on
screen play, "Mad Love," "Mark of the Vampire," MGM;
"I'eter Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1936: adapted "Tlie
Amazing Quest." wrote original story and collaborated on
screen play "Beloved Enemv." UA; collaborated on screen
play "The Man Who Lived Again," GB.
BALDINGER, WILBUR H.: Columnist. Butler Eagle,
Butler, Pa.: b. Spokane, Wash., November 30. 1906: V-
Dr. A. H. Baldinger; e. Westminster College (A. B.)
1929. .\ssociate editor of the Westminstrcl. 1927-28;
assistant in the business administration department.
Westminster. 1928-29; travel and study in Europe.
North Africa, South America: member of Theta Upsilon
Omega fraternity. Has had varied experience in amateur
theatricals and Little Theatre movements: author of one-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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p. -
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act Dlays, sketches for amateur production; conductor since
1930 of "Tiie Talis of the Town" and "The Passing Show"
columns in The Eagie.
BALDRA. CHUCK: Actor, b. Albany, Ore.; h. 6 feel
2 inches; w. 177 pounds; hy. music. Koper in rodeos,
and range rider in cattle countries. Did tricls roping on
stage for live years before entering pictures In 1920. In
1!I36: "The Lawless Nineties," Republic.
BALDUCCI. ANTONIO CLEMENTE: Exhibitor. Avon
'i'heatre, Canastota. N. Y. ; b. Canastota. Madison County.
N. Y.. March 10. 1909; p. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Balducci ;
e. Canastota High School, Cornell law two years. Syracuse
University studying Italian; m. Martha Irene Strong. Wa?
Boy Scout organizer, student of archeology. Had orchestra.
Silver Wings. Violinist; wrote on ethnology and arche-
ology. Became manager of Avon theatre. Jan. 29. \933.
BALDWIN, BEAU 50TH: Actor. In 1930: "Rhythm
on the Range," Paramount.
BALDWIN, EARL W.: Supervisor, Warner, b. New-
ark, Jan. 11, 1903; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 145 pounds; p. Ella M. and Edward J. Baldwin,
non-professionals; e. West Orange (N. J.) high school and
the American Institute of Banking in New York City;
m. Mildred C. Lamb, professional: hy. golf, football and
poker. Has written musical tabs, revues and sketches.
Wrote screen plays for: "Sweet Mama." "Man Crazy,"
"Naughty Flirt." "Widow from Chicago." "College
Lovers." French version of "JIask of Hollywood."
Wrote screen play and dialogue for "The Mouthpiece,"
Warner; wrote titles for "The Broadway Melody," screen
play of "Brotherly Love," continuity of "Broadmlnded,"
"All at Sea," French version of "Show Girl in Holly-
wood." and his original story. "Off to Buffalo." "The
Tip-Off." "The Big Shot," RKO-Pathe. In 1932: "Central
Park," "The Tenderfoot," "Dr. X." "The Crash," "The
Mouthpiecx." "Life Begins." Warner. In 1933: "Wild
Boys of the Road," "Havana Widows," "Blondie Johnson."
WB. In 1934: Wrote adaptation and screen play of
"Wonder Bar." wrQte screen play of "A Very Honorable
Guy." First National: co-author of screen play of "Here
Comes the Navy," and "Six Day Bike Rider," "Devil
Dogs of the Air." In 1935: screen play. "Go Into Your
Dance," "The Irish in ITs"; supervisor, "Miss Pacific
Fleet," Warner. In 193fi: collaborated on "Cain and
Mabel." Warner; associate producer "Gold Diggers of
1937," WB.
(See 193G-37 Motion Picture
BALDWIN. JOAN:
.Mmanac. )
BALDWIN. ROBERT: Actor. b. St. Louis; e. St.
Louis University; h. 6 feet. w. 170 pounds; brown hair
and eyes; hy. piano and sports. On stage in "Sailor
Beware" ; also played in band and sang in quartet. In
1936: "Mind Your Own Business." "The Girl from
Scotland Yard." Paramount.
BALDWIN. ROSS J.: Tosa Theatre, 6823 W. North
Avenue, Wauwatosa. Wis.; b. Cohden. 111.. Feb. 2.'i.
1896; m. Dorothy Toepfer. has boy 14. and girl 12: p.
Rev. W. J. Baldwin: e. graded school: started as errand
boy at the old Laemmle Film Exchange In Chicago. At
that time there were Carl and Louis Laemmle, Carl
Lesserman. Julius Stern and Morris Hellman. Was
offered an inspector's job at Anti-Trust Film Exchange
and soon after he took it Mr. Laemmle bought Anti-
Trust. Was promoted to Shipper. Then In 1911 or
'12, being single and not living at home, he was asked to
go to Milwaukee to take charge of the poster department
of the Laenjnile branch there. Mike Kahnn was booker
and quit and he became the booker and continued until
1917 when he enlisted In the 32nd Division, Wisconsin.
Returned and took over booker and assistant manager.
George Levino was transferred to the home offlce and he
was made manager. After having been with them about
thirteen years he resigned. Then went with Pathe as
assistant manager, booker, salesman, until they gold out
to RKO. Before RKO took over Pathe. he had started
to build a theatre. Jt was completed a month before
the merger and he resigned, and has been operating the
Tosa since. Is a member of the local IT. P. A.
BALFOUR, BETTY: Producer and actress, b. March
27, 1903; h. 5 feet 2 inches; fair hair, blue eyes. Made
first stage appearance at 11. Her films, many of whlcii
were made by her own producing unit. Include: "Nothing
Else Matters," "Squibs," "Wee MacGregor's Sweetheart."
"Love Light and Laughter," "Satan's Sister," "Beveille,"
"Somebody's Darling." "The Sea Urchin." "Blinke.ves."
"Cinders," "A Sister of Six," "A Little Bit of Fluff."
"Champagne." "Paradise." "Daughter of the Regiment."
"The Vagabond Queen, "Raise the Roof," "The Brat,"
"Paddy the Next Best Thing," all of them silent. Talk-
ers 1934, Gaumont-British. "Evergreen." "My Old Dutch."
In 1935: "Brown on Resolution," GB.
BALHOUS, KARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BALL, FRANK: Actor. In 1936: "The Fugitive Sheriff."
Cul.
BALL, LUCILLE: Actress, b. Butte, Mont,, August 6.
1911; h. 5 feet, 6% inches; blue eyes and blonde hair;
w. 120 pounds; e. public schools of Jamestown, New York,
and Chautauqua Mus'.cal Institute. Films include: "Hold
That Girl." 'Blood Money," "Bottoms Up," "Nana,"
■ Bulldog Drummond." "Moulin Rouge," "Kid Millions,"
"Jealousy," "Fugitive Lady," "Men in the Night,"
"Roman Scandals." In 1935: "Roberta," "I Dream Too
Much. " RKO; "Carnival, ' Columbia. In 1936: "Chatter-
box," "Follow the Fleet," "The Farmer In the Dell."
"That Girl from Paris." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Don't
Tell the Wife." RKO-Radio.
BALL, WAYNE CHARLES: Branch manager, Colum-
oia, Denver; b. Springfield, Neb.. Feb. 29, 1904; mar-
ried; p. mother, V. M. Ball; e. grade and high school.
One year Union Pacific Railroad as clerk; one year
American Tel. & Tel. and Western Electric as clerk, both
in Omaha, Neb. Five years with Fox Film Corp., Omaha.
Neb. ; four years with Warner Brothers as branch man-
ager. Salt Lake City; one year Electrical Research Prod-
ucts; one year district sales representative. Universal
then branch manager. Salt Lake City. With Columbia
since May, 1932.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BALLARD, ELMER:
Almanac.)
BALLARD, FRED: Author. In 1937: wrote play
"We're on the Jury," "When's Your Birthday?", RKO-
Radio.
BALLARD, LUCIEN: Cameraman, b. Miami, Okla..
.May 6, 1908; e. University of Oklahoma and University of
Pennsylvania. Assistant cameraman, assistant cutter, as-
sistant director, and operative cameraman, Parmount, five
years. Worked on "Morocco" and "The Devil Is a
Woman." In 1935: cameraman. "Crime and Punishment,"
Columbia. In 1936: "The King Steps Out," "Craig's
Wife." Col. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay." "The Devil^
Playground." Col. '
BALLARD, REX J.: Theatre editor. Times, Davenport.
Iowa; b. Findlay. Ohio, September 7. 1893; p. Mr. and
Mrs. P. H. Ballard; e. graduate, Kenyon College, Gam-
bier, Ohio, 1916; married. In newspaper work since war
and college continuously. On Findlay Morning Republican.
Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sandusky Register, Joliet (111.)
Times, and Davenport Times for sixteen years.
BALLENTINE. E. W.: With Somerset Importers. Ltd.
e. high school and bachelor of law degree at college. He
was In motion picture industry about eight years, first for
FBO Pictures Corporation in IJoston offlce and later serving
in capacity of treasurer's representative for the same com-
pany. Four years ago resigned to accept position as man-
ager of exchange operations for Pathe Exchange. Inc.
remaining in this position until merger with RKO. Joined
Somerset Importers. Ltd.. N. Y. C.
BALLESTERO. ROSITA:
.Mmanac.)
BALLEW. SMITH: Actor, h. Palestine. Texas; h. 6
ft.. 5 in.; w. 175 pounds: brown hair and hazel eyes: e.
University of Texas; married and has one daughter. Played
in orchestra and sang. In 1936: "Palm Springs," Para-
mount, "Racing Lady," RKO-Radlo.
BALLIN, MIREILLE: Actress. In 1937: "Pepe Le
Moko," Paris Film Production.
BALLOU, MARIAN: Actress. Appeared In "Night
Work." Pathe. In 1933: "Cradle Song," Paramount. In
1935: "The Melody Lingers On." UA-Reliance. In 1936:
"Camille," MGM.
BALSHOFER. FRED J.: President and general man-
ager, own independent concern: b. New York City.
November 2. 1878; p. Christine and Gustavo Bals-
hofer; e. normal school, mechanical engineer, dramatic
art; married, and has one child 11 years old. Over 27
years in the picture business. Started with Lubin of
Philadelphia, as cameraman and laboratorian. In the
year 1909 he was one of the organizers of New York
Motion Picture Company (Bison), later known as 101
Bison: subsidiary companies. Keystone, Kay Bee
Broncho; was vice president and general manager of
those companies until 1913. Then he organized Ford
Sterling Company, producing comedies, also the allied
company releasing these pictures through Universal. With
advent of talkers organized Radiotone Company, special-
izing In all-dialogue Spanish pictures.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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BAL8KY. ALEXANDER: (See 19uC-37 Motion I'iitiive
Alliiallai-.)
BALSLY. LEE D.: Advertising Sales manager for
i!Oth Century-Fox Film Corporation. Started in motion
picture business In 1910 as owner and manager of Aladdin
theatre, Springfield, Mo. Later advertising managei-
for A. D. Flinton. distributor of Famous Players Pic-
tures (Iowa. Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska i. l$e-
canie branch manager for Metro at Kansas City and
It was during this connection that the Kansas City Film
Board of Trade was organized with Balsly as secre-
tary. Manager of the Liberty Theatre Kansas Ciiy,
Mo. Then with Paramount. Manager of advertising ac
cessorles for Universal, l",)27-28. is member of AMPA.
BALTIMORE. DAVID M.: President, Moving Picture
Theatre Aianagers Institute, Inc.; b, Elmlra, N. Y.,
Aug. 28, 1892; married; p. A. and E. Baltimore; e.
business and electrical training; graduate of Publix
Managers Training School in 1926; trained as radio
technician during War. In theatre business since 19U8,
tilling minor capacities until 1912; 1912-15 Him sales-
man, state rights owner; 1915-25 theatre owner and
manager; 192(i-27 preparing Instructional material for
training theatre managers; 1927 organized the Moving
Picture Theatre Managers Institute, Inc.; 1928 to date
educational director of Moving Picture Theatre Managers
Institute; during this period has written forty text-books
on every phase of theatre management, theatre advertis-
ing and theatre technics. These textbooks form basis of
study at the Institute. Member of Society of Motion
Picture Kngineers.
BALTIN, WILL: Theatre editor. Daily Home News
and The Sunday Times, Nev\' Brunswick, N. J.; b. New
Brunswick, N. J.. October 17, 1912; p. Mr. and Mrs. .Julius
Baltin; e. high school and extension college work. Entered
journalism at twelve as printer's devil on weekly news-
paper, then sports editor, desk work and theatre v\'riting.
Published own newspaper. Daily Tabloid, for few months.
Joined the Daily Home News and the Sunday Times in
1929 as sports writer, but changed to theatrical writing.
Became theatre editor in 1932. Has other than theatrical
duties, including a gossip and radio column.
BAMBERGER. LEON J.: Sales Promotion Manager,
KKO Radio Pictures, Inc. b. New York City, Dee. 22, 1892;
business as booker. General Film Co., Indianapolis, then
assistant branch manager Mutual Film Corporation. Indian-
apolis, then promoted to branch manager for Mutual in
Buffalo. Resigned to become assistant manager of Chicago
office of Kinemacolor Company. When this company went
out of business, he became assistant general sales manager
of World Film Corporation. In 1915 appointed sales pro-
motion manager Vitagraph-Lubin-Selig-Essany, Inc, ; 1917,
manager contract department. Fox Film Corporation; 1919.
manager contract department and sales pnimotion, United
Picture Theatres of America, Inc. In .Tanuary, 1921,
joined the Famous Players Lasky Corporation as exploita-
tion representative for the Minneapolis territory. In 1922,
promoted to handle exploitation for all of Canada, head-
quarters in Toronto. 1923, promoted to assistant general
manager of division of exploitation, moving into the
home office. Upon disbanding of the exploitation force,
he was made sales promotion manager for Paramount,
remaining in that capacity, also editing company's house
organ, until joining RKO in February, 1932.
BAMON, IRVING: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
BANCROFT, GEORGE: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Sept. 30, 1882. h. 6 feet 2 inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 195 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Tomes Institute,
Port Deposit, Md.. and United States Naval Academy:
m. Octavia Brooke, ex-professional (now retired) ; hy-
all outdoor sports. Upon leaving school he went to New
York. Appeared In such stage successes as "The Trail
of the Lonesome Pine," "Paid in Full." "Old Bill,
M, P.," "Cinders" and many others. His first picture,
"Driven," and his first picture for Paramount, "Code of
the West," brought film to the attention of James Cruze
who was casting for "The Pony Express." He was put
under contract to Paramount and has been starred in such
pictures as "The Show Down," "The Drag Net," "Docks
of New York," and "The Wolf of Wall Street," "The
Mighty" (1929), "Thunderbolt" (1929), "Ladies Love
Brutes" (1930), "Paramount on Parade," "Rich Man's
Folly": (1932) "Lady and Gent," "The World and The
Flesh." Paramount. In 1933: "Blood Money." United
Artists. In 1934: "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount. In
1936: "Hell Ship Morgan." "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town."
Col.; "Wedding Present." In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary."
"John Meade's Woman." Para.: "Racketeer in Exile."
Col.
BANDINI, AUGUSTO: Actor, b. Rome, Italy, April
IC. 1889; b. 5 feet, 6 inches; chestnut hair and chestnut
brov.n eyes; w. 13ii'/i; |)0uiuis ; married; p. niotlier, cineiiui
artist; e. course in technical studies. Appeared in fol-
lowing: "Addlo Giovinezza," "Uuarliere Latino," "Figaro
K La Sua Grande Giornata, " "11 Vlaggio Nell'Impos-
sibile," "Maciste Imperatore," "Caporal Saetta," "Bea-
trice Cenci," "L Ritiutl Del Tevere," "La Cuglna,"
"La Confessione," "Cinque A Zero," "L'Uomo Del''
Artiglio,"
BANDO, KOHTARO: ,\ctor. r. ii. Kenjiro Honma : b.
Tokyo. .lapan. M.iy 7. 1911; h. 5 leet 7 inches; black
bair and blaik eyes; w. 124 pounds; e. .lapan Players
School; hy. reading, driving. Was stage actor. On screen
ill "Yonaoshl Daimyojin"; "Anikl," "Ikinokotta Shin-
.^cnsunii, " "Fuyuki .shinju, " "Ketaguri Ondo, " Shochiku
pictures, and otliecii.
BANDOUIN, R.: (See 1936-:;7 Mulion I'icture Almanac.)
BANFORD. WALTER EDWARD: Branch Manager,
MG.M, at St. Louis. Missouri: b. Brooklyn. N. Y. ; e.
Hruoklyii lligli Scliool and college; lias 23 year old
daughter. Was special representative for .Mutual Films.
With MCi.M ill years. Opened Uolduyii office in Salt
Lake, manager at Seattle, opened Portland of8ce. Dis-
trict manager for Minneapolis. Kansas City, Denver,
Oiiialia. Des Moines, and tlieii St. Louis.
BANKHEAD, TALLULAH: Actress b. Huntsvllle. Ala.,
.Ian. 31, 1902. e. Alary Baldwin Sibool, Staunton, Va.,
Convent of the Holy Cross in Washington. I) C. Fair-
mount School for Girls in Washington: hy. dancing,
painting, swiiiiming. First stage appearance at llie age
of 16 and a year later played Rose de Brissac In "Foo' -
loose ' at the old Greenwich Village theatre; played in
New York productions of "39 Kast." "Nice Peoiile."
"Danger," "Her Temporary Husband" and "The Ex-
citers." On the London stage for eight years, playing
the lead in fifteen productions. Signed to a long term
contract by Paramount in 1931 and lirought lo Ameriia;
H'-st picture. "Tarnished Lady." made under direitio;
of Gcoriie Cukor. also in "The ('heat." "My Sin."
"Thunder Below," and "Devil and the Deep" for Para-
mount: (1932) "Faithless," MGM. (1933) "Forsaking
Ail Others." stage: "Something Gay" (1935), stage.
BANKS, CHARLES: Chief technician. Resent and
Associated Tbcalres, R. J. Kerridge direction. New Zea-
land; b. Reefton, New Zealand, July 25, 1891: p. Scot-
tish; e. New Zealand Stale Examinations. Pitmans; mar-,
ried. Hydro-electric engineer; seven years New Zealand
Government ?ervi*e. including telegraph and exchange. In
1906 associated with itinerant picture exhibitions before
era of permanent picture houses : manufactured arcs and
replaced these with forms of gas lighting then being
used. Used at this time A.C. arcs from 230 volt
through manufactured step -down transformers, but
changed early to D.C. arcs. Was associated with White-
house. Montgomery's, Wests' FuUer-Hayward, and O'Brien
circuits in executive capacity. For some years exhibitor.
Has carried out extensive research in screens and illuminanl.
Amateur radio transmitter, phone station ZL-2-ML. Active
and committee member, S.M.P.E.
BANKS, LESLIE: Ai tor. b. Liverpool. England. June
9, 1890; dark hair; e. Oxford University. Long stage
experience acting and directing. Film experience began
in Hollywood with RKO-Radio in 1932 in "The Most
llangerous Game," followed hy "The Hounds of Zaroff."
1932. Universal. Film work In Ensriand includes: "Strange
h'.vidence." 1933. London Film: "The Fire Raisers." 1933:
"Night of the Party." 1933: and "Red Ensign." 1933, all
Gaiiniont-British, following which he returned to Holly-
wood to play in "1 Am Suzanne,"" 1931, Fox. On stage
and screen in London. In 1935: "Sanders of the River,"
London Films; "Transatlantic Tunnel." GB. In 1936-
"The Three Maxims." General: "Debt of Honour."" British
National. In 1937: '"Fire Over England," UA-London
Films; "Wings of the Morning." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Troop-
ship.""
BANKS. LIONEL: Associate art director, b. Salt Lake
City. Utah. June 22, 1901; e. LDS University, Salt Lake
City, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, B.S.
in architecture. Practiced architecture. Salt Lake City.
With Warner Bros, as director of permanent construction.
With MGM as unit art director. With Columbia as assist-
ant supervising art director. In 1935: "Public Hero No.
1," ""One New York Night,"" MGM: "'The Best Man
Wins." •■Lct"s Live Tonight.'" "The Whole Town's Talk-
ing," Columbia.
BANKS. MONTY: Associate Producer. 20th Century-
Fox, r. n. Mario Bianchi; b. Italy, 1897, h. 5 feet 5
inches ; p. Leopoldo Bianchi. composer and orchestra leader.
To America and played comedy leads. In 1928 went to
England to direct pictures: "Week-Knd Wives"" (1928i.
"'The Compulsory Husband" in 1929. and In 1932 tn
"Not So Quiet On the Western Front," and "Kiss Me
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.Sergeant," "Almost A Honeymaon," "Old Soldiers Never
Die," "Toniglifs the Niglit," "Money for Nothing," "lly
Wife's Family. In 1^>'M: "Heads We Go," "You Made
Me Love You," "The Charming Deceiver, "Leave It to
Me," BIP. In 1U35; "So You Won't Talk," Warner-FN-
British. Directed: "The Church Mouse," Warners;
"Eighteen Minutes," Vogue; "No Limit," ATP; "This
Woman Is Mine," Paramount. In 1936: "Mind Your
Seat" and co-starred in "Olympic Honeymoon." "Trouble
Ahead," Atlantic.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BANKY, VILMA:
Almanac.)
BANNERMAN, MARGARET: Actress. In 1934 ap-
peared In "Over the Garden Wall," "The Great De-
fender," BIP. In 1935: "I Give IVIy Heart," Associated
British Pictures.
BANNISTER. HARRY: Actor, b. Holland, Mich.; li. 6
feet 1 Inch; brown hair and blue eyes; e. University
of Michigan: dlv. Ann Harding, professional, and has
a baby daughter, Jane; hy. swimming, tennis and golf.
Stage career began in Chicago with a road repertory
company, and then played with stock companies Jn
Chicago, then going to New York. He has made ap-
pearances In the following stage plays: "Zander the
Great." "Czarina," "The 'Vailey of Content," "The
Bat," "Yellow." "Aloma of the South Seas," "Tenth
Avenue," "Rivalry" and "White Cargo." During the
summer of 1928 he had his own stock company at the
Nlion theatre In Pittsburgh, Pa. Later he connected
with the New York Theatre Guild and toured with a
company In "Strange Interlude." When he went ot
Los Angeles he made a screen test with his wife for
Pathe, both were successful, and signed long term con-
tracts. Their 8rst production was "Her Private Affair."
BANNON, BONNIE: .\cties3. In 1936: "One in a
Million." :;ilth Cent. -Fox.
BANTHIM, LARRY: (See 19;!6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BANTON, TRAVIS: Costume designer, b. Waco,
Texas. August 18, 1894; p. Margaret Jones and Rentfro
Banton, non -professionals; e. Columbia university and the
Art Students' League of Fine and Applied Arts, New
York; not married; hy. work. Costume designer for
Paramount. In 1934: "Nana," United Artists-Goldwyn;
"The Great Flirtation," Paramount. In 1935: "The Devil
Is a Woman," "The Golded Lily," "Kumba," "Goin' to
Town." "The Crusades," "So Red the Rose," Paramount.
In 19.'{6: "Rose of the Rancho," "Desire." "The Princess
Comes .Across," "My American \\ilfe," "Yours for the
Asking." "Wives Never Know." "Valiant Is the Word for
Carrie," Paramount; "Love Before Breakfast," Universal.
In 1937: "Maid of Salem," "Swing High, Swing Low,"
Paramount.
BANYARD, BEATRICE: Actress and writer. Appeared
in "The Voice of the City" (1930), MGM. In 1931:
collaborated on "Reducing," MGM. In 1933: "What
I*rice Innocence'/" Columbia; collaborated on "Strictly
Personal," "The Billion Dollar Scandal," Paramount.
Wrote story, "Myrt and Marge," Universal.
BARA, LORI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARACH, NAT: Sales representative. National Screen
Service, b. New York City, Feb. 7, 1891; e. New York
public schools and New York University; graduate, NYU
Law School: married. Was advertising salesman. Started
with Box Otflce Attractions, now 20th Century-Fox, about
1912 In New York City. With Goldwyn in Pittsburgh and
Cleveland. Was Warner district manager with headquarters
in Cleveland. Joined National Screen Service five years
BARAL, ROBERT: National Broadcasting Company,
Press Division, b. Fort Wayne; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
Baral; e. public schools and Indiana University. Variety,
N. Y. staff, three years; Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne;
two summers in Hollyvvtwd on film assignments; BKO pub-
licity on West Coast.
BARANCEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARANY. BARONESS: .Actress. In 1936: "Rem-
brandt," l'.\-London Films.
BARAVALLE, VICTOR: Music director; b. Italy; came
to America when he was seven years old and at the age of
nine gave a concert at the Academy of Music; this appear-
ancs nas followed by a period of Instruction In the
Damrosch Conservatory. At 16 he was concert maestro
for the Shuberts. and later became conductor. Conductor
and musical director for Charles B. Dillingham, the
Shuberts and Zlegfeld on such productions as "Sally,"
"Whoopee," "Rio Rita,'" Zlegfeld'a "Follies," and
"Maytime," as well as "Hit the Deck." "Street Girl."
Was selected to head the musical department for Radio
Pictures and per.sonally directed and conducted all musical
numbers for "Rio Rita," "Hit the Deck," "Street Girl."
"The Cu<koos." "Dixiana" and many others. In 1935:
Conducted orchestra, "Reckless," "The Flame Within,"
"Escapade," MGM. In 1936: musical director, "King of
Burlesque," 20th Century-Fox; "Showboat," Universal.
BARBANO, LOUIS J.: Assistant Treasurer. Columbia
Pictures Corp.; b. Alflano Natta, Italy, July 31. 1891;
married; e. public schools, Weehawken, N. J.; high
school, Stamford, Conn. ; Drake School, Jersey City,
N. J.; Eagan School, Hoboken, N. J. With Bond &
Goodwin and their successors, S. N. Bond & Co.. bank-
ers for 7 years. American Fuel Oil and Transportation
Co. treasurer for 3 years. Then employed In confiden-
tial capacity by the Hamilton National Bank. Organ-
izer and director of Sixth Avenue Bank of New York.
Through these and other Institutions as well as private
banking Arms, engaged actively In financing of pro-
duction and distribution of motion pictures, principally
In (tate rights fleld.
BARBIER, GEORGE W.: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa ;
P. non-professionals; e. Philadelphia public schools and
Crozlers' Theological Seminary. In his 35-year career
has played more than 750 roles. Stage experience:
"Hunchback of Notre Dame," "The Pride of Jennlce,"
"The Man Who Came Back," "The Beggar on Horse-
back," "Ijady's Virtue," "Loose Ankles," "The Front
Page," and "That's Gratitude." On screen, all for
Paramount: "The Big Pond," "The Sap from Syr-
acuse," "The Smiling Lieutenant," "24 Hours," "Girls
About Town," "Touchdown," "No One Man," "Strangers
in Love." "The Broken Wing," "One Hour With
You," "The Strange Case of Clara Deane," "Million
Dollar Legs." "Madame Racketeer," "The Phantom
President" and "The Big Broadcast." In 1933: "Hello
Everybody." "Mama Loves Papa." "Sunset Pass," "Un-
der the Tonto Rim." "This Day and Age," "TlUle and
Gus," Paramount. "Turn Back the Clock." MGM. "Love,
Honor and Oh, Baby," Universal. In 1934: "Miss Fane's
Baby Is Stolen." "Many Happy Returns," "Ladles Should
Listen," "She Loves Me Not," "College Rhythm." "Elmer
and Elsie," "The Notorious Sophie Lang," all Paramount;
"Journal of a Crime," Warner: "The Merry Widow,"
MGM. In 1935: "McFadden"s Flats," "Hold "Em Yale."
"The Crusades," "Here Comes Cookie," "Millions In the
Air," Paramount; "Life Begins at 40," Fox; "Broadway
Gondolier," Warner; "Old Man Rhythm," RKO. In 1936:
"The Milky Way," "Preview Murder Mystery," Para-
mount; "Wife Versus Secretary." MGM; "The Princess
Comes Across," "Spendthrift." "Early to Bed." "Three
Married Men," Paramount. In 1937: "On the Avenue,"
20th Cent. -Fox. "Waiklki Wedding." Para.
BARBOUR, JOYCE: Actress. In 1937: "A Woman
Alone," GB.
BARCELATA, LORENZO: Actor. In 1936: "Alia en
el Rancho Grande" (There on the Big Ranch), Bustamante
y de Fuentes, A. en P.
BARCELONA, JOSEPH A.: Independent Exhibitor, b
Baton Rouge, La. ; is thirty-five years old. married and
has three children. Started as rewinder when 14 years old,
and successively usher, billposter, sign painter, stage-
hand, projectionist and manager. Operating Independent
theatres for eleven years. Owns and manp.ges the Tivoli-
IVoples-McKinley in Baton Rouge.
BARCENA, CATALINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARCLAY, DON: Actor, b. Ashland, Oregon; hy. car-
tooning and flying. Cartooned for the Examiner for
several years. Began theatrical career as a comedian:
then burlesque; appeared in Ziegfeld's Follies and
"Greenwich Village Follies." Signed to appear in Hal
Roach comedies. In 1936: "Man Hunt," "Treachery Rides
the Range." "Bengal Tiger." "Fugitive in the Sky," WB.
BARCLAY, ERIC: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
BARCLAY, HELENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARCLAY, JOAN: Actress. In 1936: "The Glory
Trail." Crescent.
BARD, BEN: Actor, b. Milwaukee, Wis.; h. 5 feet 11
Inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 160 pounds;
p. Ruth Glover and Soute Bard, non -professionals; e.
high school In Chicago and Northwestern university;
25 years' stage training; m. Ruth Roland, professional:
liy. golf, horses and hunting. Stage and screen ex-
perience. Entered pictures in 1925 and has appeared
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In such pictures as "Love Makes Em Wild. Two
Girls Wanted," "Arizona Wildcat," "Seventh Heaven,
"Come to My House," "Sandy," "Dressed to Kill,"
"Romance of the Underworld," "Love and the Devil,"
"Born Reckless (1930). Fox; "Night Work," Pathe;
Vitaphone No. 2910, "The Champion Golfer. Ihe
Bat Whispers," United Artists. Toured Fox and Para-
mount theatres for a year. In 1933 appeared in "Meet
the Baron," MGM.
BARDELL, MARION: (See lU3(j-:i7 Motion I'iiture
Aliiiaiiac. )
BARDETTE. TREVOR: Actor. In 1937: "Borjiilanii."
I'arariiount: ■White Bunilase." WB.
BARE, RICHARD L.: Producer and director, b. I'ur-
lofk Calif, p. George L. and Mariorie 1. Bare. e. \'ni-
versitv of .Southern California. K ft. tall, weight. 170 ll).s..
dark hair, blue eyes. Produced and directed prize-
winning film, "The Oval Portrait," for which he received
the Paul Muni Award of 1934. Has produced 'Cities
of the Past." "West of the Rio Grande. ' "The Douliie
Cross.'" among others. Started as cameraman, graduate
of New York Institute of Photography. Now producing for
Security Pictures Corporation, independent market.
BARE FORD. HAROLD S.: Legal department, Warner
Bros.
BAREMORE, R. W.: .Managing editor. Film Curl).
New York. N. Y. ; b. Cooperstown, N. Y.. .luly 21).
1881; married. Motion picture editorial work with .\s-
sociated Sunday Magazines. The Morning Telegraph, Ex-
hibitor's Trade Review, The Film Daily Theatre Engineer-
ing and for the last five years' managing editor of
Film Curl).
BARHAM. TRACY: General Manager, Midhio-Southio
Theatres Corporation; b. Madison Station, Miss.. Feb. 17,
1893; p. .lohn and Martha Barham ; e. high school: mar-
ried. Entered motion picture industry at age of 16, en-
gnged in rewinding film at Theatre Film and Supply Com-
pany, afterwards General Film Company, and branch
moved from Birmingham to Atlanta, Ga. Held every
position in the film exchange, except bookkeeper. Be-
came branch manager of Fox in Atlanta. From branch
manager of Fox opened as Independent exhibitor the
Princess Theatre, Lakeland, Fla., which afterward was
incorporated under the name S.B.T. Corporation, of which
he was general manager, later developing into circuit of
13 theatres in Florida. When company failed, he became
supervising district booker for Paramount Publlx, 1929,
for the Florida district, and thereafter was sent to Chi-
cago and became buyer and booker for F. and M. Circuit,
which Publix took over. From Chicago, went into New
York oflBce as divisional buyer and booker of the division
of Southeastern States, and later Midwestern division.
On receivership of Paramount, left the company and went
with Warner Theatres as zone booker and buyer In Albany.
New York. Left Warner in ,TuIy, 1934, to take over
theatres operated under Midhlo-Southio Theatres Cor-
poration,
BARI, LYNN: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARING, NORAH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\linanac.
BARKAS, GEOFFREY: Director, b. Richmond, Sur-
rey, England, Aug. 27, 1896. m. ; hy. cricket, walking,
pictures, e. City of London School. Was soldier and
farmed in Canada. 1920-21, assistant cameraman at
Universal City. 1921-23 first cameraman G.-B.. Samuel-
son and Ideal in England. 1923-24, producer, scenarist,
director and cameraman on short series "Secrets of
Nature" for British Instructional and Canadian series
"Tall Timber Tales." 1925. official cinematographer tn
Prince of Wales' tours in West and South Africa and
South America. 1926. director and organizer of feature draina.
"Palaver," in Northern Nigeria. Thereafter director or
co-director of "The Somme." "Q. Ships." "Tell Eng-
land." 1933-36 with Gaumont-British. Co-director.
"Wings Over Everest," organizing and directing Indian
flight scenes. Director of exterior scenes for "Rhodes of
Africa" and "Soldiers Three." and was associate producer
and organizer of the expeditions concerned. Organizer
and director of the expedition that made the South
African exteriors for "King Solomon's Mines."
BARKER, AMBROSE: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
.MMianac. )
BARKER, PHILLIP: Actor, r. n. Jesse Barker, b.
Greenville. S. C, June 4, 1912; h. 6 feet: light blond
wavy hair and grayish-blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; e.
Macon, Ga., and Theodora School for the Theatre, New
York. Appeared in stock for four years. Appeared
with Lenore Ulric in "Pagan Lady." Appeared with
Ina Claire on Broadway in "Ode to Liberty." Tested
hy Walter Wanger and given contract. On screen in
1936 in "Thg Trail of the Lonesome Pine," and "Fatal
Lady," Paramount,
BARKER. REGINALD: Director, b, Bothwell, Scot-
land, 1886; e. in Scotland and California; married; hy.
all outdoor sports. Stage experience began by playing
small parts in stock and Burbank theatres in Los An-
geles. Also on tour and managed own company In
Kansas City; with Walker Whiteside and Henry Miller In
New York. Screen experience began with Ince in 1913
as director. He directed for Ince, Triangle, Universal,
I'oralta, Metro. Fox Goldwyn, Tiffany, MGM, First Na-
ational, Artclass and directed Wm. S. Hart in his first
film. Directed "The Bargain," "Hell Cat," "Turn of
he Wheel," "Poverty of Riches," "Bonds of Love,"
"Great Divide," "Women Who Give," "Dixie Handicap,"
"Broken Barriers," "The White Desert," "Flaming
Forest," "Body and Soul," "Frontiersmen," "The
.Storm," "Biff, Bang, Buddy," "When the Door Opened."
"The Rainbow. "The Toilers." "New Orleans," "Hide-
nut," "The Moonstone," the sound version of 'The Great
Divide," "Seven Keys to Baldpate" and "College Racke-
teers," Universal. 1930. In 193;"): directed "Women Must
Dress." "The Healer." Monogram; "Forbidden Heaven.""
Republic.
BARKLEY, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
BARLOW, REGINALD. Actor, b. Cambridge, Mass,
h. 5 feet 10 inches; hazel eyes and brown hair; w. 175
l)i)unds; p. Milt G. and Martha Barlow; father, pro-
fessional; e. U.C.C, Toronto, Can.; Royal School of
Infantry, Toronto, Can.; m. Bertha Merkel; hy. array.
Over 40 years stage experience. Entered films tempo-
rarily In New York City, 1916, and permanently In
Hollywood, 1931. Among his pictures: "Age of Consent."
"Night Court," "World and the Flesh,'" "Washington
.Masquerade." "\f I Had a Million,'" "'Wet Parade,"
""Sinners In the Sun," "Mata Harl," "Horse Feathers,""
"Blessed Event," "I Am a Fugitive." In 1933: "HI.'!
Private Secretary," Showmen's Pictures. "The Big
Cage." "Grand Slam," "Flying Down to Rio." Radio.
In 1934: "You Can't Buy Everything."' MGM: "Half a
Sinner, " Universal. In 1935: "Cardinal Richelieu," UA-
2nth Century; ""Strangers All," Radio; "The Bride of
Frankenstein,"" Universal; '"Mutiny Ahead," Majestic. In
r.i:;ii: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." ""I'he Last of the
Mohicans." I'A; "0"Malley of the Mounted," "Lloyds
of London." 20th Cent. -Fox.
BARM A, SOSOR: Player. In 1936: "A Son of Mon-
.nolia," Anikino.
BARNABE, BRUNO: Actor, r.n. same. b. London. April
3. 1905; h, 6 feet; w. 168 pounds; dark brown hair, brown
eyes; unmarried; hy. painting, writing, woodwork; p. non-
professional. Studied art and architecture, won scholarship
at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and embarked on stage
career. Films: "Escape Me Never" (1934). B. & D. ;
"Ball at Savoy" (1935), Stafford; "Dancing Boy"" (1936),
Stafford: ""Paradise Motel"" (1936). Stafford. In 1937:
"Dreaming Lips," UA; "London Melody."" ""Viennese
Sunset." Wilcox; "Fire Over England." UA; "Landslide,"
Garrick; "Wake ITp Famous," Stafford.
BARNARD, E. J. (Barney): Branch manager. b.
t'liicago; e. Calhoun. (^"hicago-Crane Tech., Chicago Uni-
\ersity; married. Paramount ad sales department. Chicago,
1923; manager. Indianapolis. 1925; Cincinnati, 1926;
salesman. Paramount, Chicago, 1927-33; sales manager.
Paramount, Chicago, 1933-36; branch manager Paramount,
Indianapolis, July, 1936.
BARNARD. IVOR: Actor, b. London. England. June
13. 1887; dark hair and dark eyes. Stage, London and
New Y'ork, Appearances in British talkers include. "The
Skin Game," 1931, BIP; "The Good Companions" 1932.
"Sleeoine Car"" 1933. "Waltz Time"" 1933. all for Gau-
mnnt-Britlsh: "The Crime of Blorsoms." 1933. Paramount-
British; "Illegal,"' Warner; "Waltz Time," Gaumont-
ISritish, 1933. In 1934: "Princess Charming," GB Pic-
tures, In 1935: "Death at Broadcasting House," Phoenix
Films; "The Wandering Jew," Twickenham; ""The Roof,"
Twickenham; '"Mr. Hobo." GB; "Behind the Mask."'
Rock. In 1936: "Foreign Affairs." Gainsborough; "The
House of the .Spaniard." Phoenix; "Secret Lives." Ealing;
"'The Mill on the Floss." Shepperton; "Farewell to Cin-
derella." Walton. In 1936: "Double Exposure," Triangle;
"Storm in a Teacup," London Films.
EARNER, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Alma-
nac.)
BARNES, AL: Film editor. In 1936: "It's Love
Again.' GB. In 1937: "Head Over Heels in Love." GB.
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BARNES, BINNIE: Actress, b. London. March 25.
1908; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; dark hair, brown eyes; m.
Samuel Joseph; p. non-professional. Known on London
musical comedy stage and was at one time partner to
Tex McLeod in London cabaret. Appeared in stage ver-
sion of "Cavalcade." After appearing in short films,
was placed under contract to B.I. P. and in 1931 played In:
"Love Lies," "Dr. Josser K.C." and "Out of the
Blue." In 1932: "The Last Coupon." "Old Spanish
Customers" and "Innocents of Chicago." Also played
in Harry Lachman's "Down Our Street" (1931). Para-
mount-British. In 1933: "Counsel's Opinion's," "Lon-
don Films; "Heads We Go." British International; "The
Private Life of Henry VIII," London Films-U.A. In
1934: "There's Always Tomorrow," "One Kxciting Ad-
venture," Universal; "The Lady Is Willing," Columbia;
"The Private Life of Don Juan," United Artists: "No
Escape," Warner Bros., Ltd. In 1935: "Diamond Jim,"
Universal; "Rendezvous," MGM. In 1936: "Suiters
Gold," U: "Small Town Girl," MGM; "The Last of the
Mohicans," UA; "The Magnificent Brute." U. In 1937:
"Three Smart Girls," U.
BARNES, CARMEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARNES, CHARLES E. : Writer. In 1935: screen
story "The Ivory Handled Gun," Universal.
BARNES, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.l
BARNES, FOREST: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "Valley of Wanted Men," Conn.
BARNES, GEORGE: Cameraman, div. Joan Blondell,
tctress. In 1933: "Goodbye Again," Warner; with Sol
Polito on "Pootlight Parade." Warner; "Havana
Widows," First National. In 1934: "Massacre." First
National; "Gambling Lady," "Smarty," Warner. In
1935: "Gold Diggers of 1935," "Traveling Saleslady,"
"In Caliente," "The Irish in Us," FN; "Broadway
Gondolier," "I Live For Love," "Stars Over Broadway,"
Warner. In 1936: "The Singing Kid," "Cain and
Mabel," WB. In 1937: "Marked Woman," WB.
BARNES. HOWARD: Film critic. New York Herald
Tribune; b. London, Nov. 26, 1905; p. Earl and Anna
Barnes; e. Yale University, A. B.^ also special work at
Oxford and Sorbonne ; married and has two children.
Reporter in the World drama department and assistant
to film critic. For the last ten years in drama depart-
ment 0 Herald Tribune, theatrical reporter, assistant
dramatic editor, assistant dramatic critic and substitute
film critic. Since last August film critic.
BARNES, JANE: Actress, b. Mansfield. Mass.; h. 5
feet, 4V4 inches; w. 107 pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes;
•. public schools of Mansfield and Wykeham-Rice school
for girls at Washington, Conn. ; p. Clarence A. Barnes,
Boston attorney. Joined Fox October 2. 1933. In 1934;
"Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox. In 1935: "Tour
Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936-37: MGM
short product. In 1937: "Man of the People." MGM.
BARNES, JOHN: Advertising representative, Qulgley
Publications, London. b. London. Blarch 1, 1911. e.
Bradfield College, Berkshire, Eag. Two years Stock
Exchange, Wall Street, then song writing, composing and
arranging. Joined Quigley Publications in 1936.
BARNES, ROBERT: Assistant director. Was a
Diesel engineer. Started in properly department at
MGM. Became assistant director at MGM in 1927.
Films include "Hell Divers." "Cossacks," "Should
Ladies Behave?" and 15 dog stories. In 1934: "Hide
Out," MGM. In 1935: "China Seas," "Mutiny on the
Bounty," "O'Shaughnessy's Boy," MGM. In 1936: "Ab-
solute Quiet," MGM.
BARNES, ROSAMOND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARNES, T. ROY: Actor, b. Lincolnshire. England,
August 11, 1880; h. 5 feet 11 Vi Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 172 pounds; p. Charlotte Mitchell and
Alfred Barnes, non-profesisonals; m. Bessie Crawford,
non -professional; hy. outdoor sports. Stage experience
in "Katinka," ''The Bed Canary," "Over the River"
and "The Passing Show." On the screen has appeared
in "Scratch My Back." "So Long Letty," "See My
Lawyer," "The Old Homestead." "The Great White
Way." "Is Marriage a Failure?" and many other at-
tractions. In "Dangerous Curves" (1929). Paramount;
Mermaid Talking Comedies; "Carnival Revue." Pathe-
Whoopee Comedies. Appeared with Bessie Crawford In
vaudeville for years in "A Package of Smiles." In 1935:
"Doubting Thomas," Fox; "Village Tale." RKO; "The
Virginia Judge," Paramount.
BARNETT, A. T.: Died September 25. 1936. (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARNETT, GEORGE: President. Modern Film Corn,
b New York City, June 15, 1900; married: p. Anna and
Henry Barnett; e. Texas University. 1920. Southwestern
sales manager of H. B. Claflin Corp. President. Barnetl
Bros.. Inc. (cotton goods). President. Modern Film Corp.
BARNETT, GRACE LEONE: Theatre and radio editor.
Freeport Journal Standard. Freeport. 111.: b. Bockford.
111.: p. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barnett; e. Bockford College,
postgraduate. University of Chicago. High school and
junior college instructor in English, Latin and psychology;
publicity writer for theatres; news stalT writer.
BARNETT, VINCENT: Actor, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.;
July 4, 1903; h. 5 feet 6 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Margaret and Luke Barnett. father
professional; e. Duquesne University. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
and Carnegie Tech; m. Genevieve Meier, non-professional;
hy. flying, riding, swimming and golf. Stage experience,
1927-28; comedian. Earl Carroll's "Vanities." On screen:
"Scarface," United Artists. In 1933: "Made on Broad-
way." "The Prizefighter and the Lady,'! MGM; "Sun-
set Pass," "The Girl in 419," Paramount; Universal
short product. In 1934-35: "Madame Spy," Universal;
"The Ninth Guest." Columbia; "Air Maniacs," Edu-
cational; "The Affairs of Cellini," United Artlst3-20t>i
Century; "Now I'll Tell," Fox; "The Secret Bride."
Warner: "Thirty Day Princess," "She Loves Me Not,"
Paramount; "No Ransom," Liberty: "Registered Nurse,"
First National; also in Universal short products. In 1935:
"Princess O'Hara," Universal; "Black Fury." First Na-
tional; "Don't Bet on Blondes." Warner; "Silk Hat Kid."
Fox; "Streamline Express," Mascot. In 1936: "Riff
Raff," MGM: "The Rest Cure." Regal Prod.; "Dancing
Feet," "Down to the Sea," Republic; "Yellow Cargo."
GN.
BARNSTIJN, LOET C: Managing director, Loet C.
Barnstijn company, b. Enschede. Holland. Founded, the
Japansche Bioscoop (Japanese Theatre) in the Hague in
1910. Established a circuit with theatres in several towns.
In 1920 founded H. A- P. Film, importing, only American
pictures such as Goldwyn, FN, Paramount and Fox. When
United Artists was founded, became distributor and repre-
sentative of this company. Now L. C. B. has several
companies including two distributing companies, Standaard-
films and Filmdistributie_ the first having the Columbia
release tor Holland and the second the United Artists.
Also producer. Made some Dutch films, and became first
producer of a domestic sound -picture, "De Jantjes." In
cooperation with Dutch Philips Manufactory, also founded
Loetafoon, to sell the first Dutch sound -reproduction appa-
ratus. Founded Pilmstad, production centre. In Wassenaar,
near the Hague.
BARNSTYN. JACK: Vice-President in charge of foreign
sales. Grand National.
BARONDESS, BARBARA: Actress. In 1933 appeared
In "Soldiers of the Storm," "When Strangers Marry."
Columbia. "Hold Your Man," MGM. "Devil's Mate."
Monogram. In 1934: "Eight Girls in a Boat," Para-
mount; "Unknown Blonde," Majestic; "Change of Heart."
Fox. In 1935: "Diamond Jim." Universal. In 1936:
"Easy Mon"y," Invincible; "Lady Be Careful," Paramount;
"The Plot Thickens," RKO-Radlo.
BARR, MAURICE F.: Division manager, Saenger The-
atres, Inc.; b. New Orleans, La., Oct. 11, 1892; e. Notre
Dame School. Soule (College; married. Was motion pic-
ture editor. New Orleans Item; manager. New Orleans Press
Bureau. 1914-1915, manager. World Film Corporation at
New Orleans. 1915-1916. manager, feature department.
Universal Film Company at New Orleans. Since 1916 with
Saenger Theatres, Inc., as director of publicity, theatre
manager, city manager, division manager, including a
year's location in Dallas (1932) as Southwestern division
manager for Paramount-Publix with R. J. O'Donncll.
BARR, PAT: Actor. In 19.';6: "East Meets West."
GB.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n, -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
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BARRAT, ROBERT: Actor. I). July 10. 1891, New
York Cily; iiiaiiiecj; li. (J (eel; w. lao pounds; brown
hair, blue eyes; hy. singing. Played in the •■I.illy
Turner" show on Broadway. In tilms: •'Heroes for Sale,"
"The Kennel Murder Case," "Wild Boys of the Road."
"Darlt Hazard." "Massacre." "Wonderbar." "Fog Over
Frisco." "Friends of Mr. Sweeney." "Du Harry."
"Dames," "Captain Blood." "Moonlight on the I'rairie."
"For Over Frisco." "Here Comes the Navy." Warner.
In 1935: "While the Patient Slept," "Bordertown."
"Devil Dogs of the Air." First National: "The Florentine
Dagger," "Stranded." "Special Agent," "Dr. Socrates."
Warner: "Villase Tah\" RKO: Dressed to Thrill." Fox:
"The Murder Man." MGM. In in3fi: "Exclusive Story."
MGM: "The Trail of the Ix)nesome Pine." Paramount:
"The Country Doctor," 20th Century-Fox: "I Married a
Doctor," "Sens O' Guns," "Draegerman Courage," "Charge
of the Light Brigade." "God's Country and- the Woman."
WB. In 1937: "The Black Legion." WB: "Mary of
Scotland," RKO-Radio: "The Last of the Mohicans." UA.
BARRATT, DONALD: Film editor. In 1935: "Hard
Rock Harrigan." Fox. In 1936: "The Glory Trail."
'"Rebellion." Crescent. In 1937: "Battle of Greed," "Old
Louisiana," Crescent.
BARRAUO. GEORGE: Actor, b. London: Dec. 17.
1S93; h. 5 feet 11^ inches; brown hair and blue eyes.
Went on stage In 1921; to New York in "Bulldog Drum-
mond." Played in England, United States and Aus-
tralia. Screen career in Hollywood and Britain. In:
"Woman to Woman" (1929). Tiffany; "Peacock Alley"
(1929), Tiffany; "'Road to Paradise" (1930). First Na-
tional; English pictures. 1931: "The Happy Ending,"
Gaumont; "Ebb Tide" and "Spring Cleaning." Para-
mount-British; "Return of Raffles" (1932). W. P.
Films. "Daughters of Today" (1933). BIP. In 1934:
"Stlngaree." RKO. In 1935: Mystery Woman," Fox.
In 1936: collaborated on dialogue "Accused." UA.
BARRETT, JUDITH: Actress. r. n. Lucille Kelly;
b. Feb. 2. 1914, Arlington. Texas; h. 5 feet 2^/2 inches;
w. 107 pounds; brown es£s and light brown hairj p.
non-professional; e. public schools; st;;died dancing at
Maurice Kussell School. Appeared in stage production
of "Connecticut Yankee" in Los Angeles and through this
signed contract with Al Christie. Appeared in "Cimarron."
In stage productions ".Tune Moon." "The Ragged Edge."
.Signed by Universal. Appeared in "Yellowstone." "Flying
Hostess."
BARRETT, PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Border Flight."
Paramount.
BARRETT, SHEILA: Actress. In 1935: "Two Hearts
in Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated British.
BARRETT, WILLIAM FRANCIS: President. Amer-
anglo Corp., 226 W. 42nd St., New York City; b. Cork.
Ireland, Sept. 17. 1885; married; e. Catholic University,
Dublin, Ireland. Stocks, bonds, banking, 1907-12 oper-
ated film exchanges and 6 theatres in Toronto, Montreal,
Hamilton. Canada; 1912-14 manager General Film Co.,
Toronto; 1914-16 manager Universal Film Exchange,
Winnipeg. Man.; 1916-17 Eastern division manager.
Mutual Film Co., Toronto; 1917-21 Canadian general
manager, "Vitagraph Inc.; 1921-23 Canadian general
manager Fox; 1923-27 vice-president Artlee Pictures
Corp., N. Y. C. ; 1927-32 general sales manager Amer-
•inglo Corp.. N. Y. C. 1932 president Ameranglo Corp.
BARRETT, WILTON. AGNEW: Executive Secretary.
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures: b. Phila-
delphia. Pa.. Oct. 21;. 1HH5: m. Frances W. Cahooi.e;
p. Mary Quick and Wm. H. Barrett; e. Germantown Aca-
demy, 1905, University of Pennsylvania, 1909. Con-
tributed to magazine field and field of poetry. Joined
staff of National Board of Review of Motion Pictures
shortly after Us organization by the Peopl»"s Institute In
1909. As review secretary organized review committee
work of the National Board. During the war directed
its activity in connection with cooperation with the
t;ommittee on Public Information. Commission on Train-
ing Camp Activities. Public Health Service. Organized
and directed the Committee on Exceptional Photoplays of
the National Board. Became executive secretary of the
National Board and it National Motion Picture Council
Department In 1923.
BARREY. JOHN REGINALD: Actor. Foreign parts
specialist player; supervising and casting foreign scenes for
British pictures. Technical advisor to GB, Toeplitz Pro-
ductions, Warner Bros. b. Malta, June 21, 1903. Doctor
of Sciences (Italian). Licencie en Droit (French), Degree
of Social and Political Science (Spanish). Foreign news
correspondent, film critic. First role for Ernst Lubitsch,
MGM, subsequently Warner, Paramount, UA, London.
BARRIE. MONA: Actress, b. London. England. Dec.
IS, 19U9; e. convent graduate, Sydney. Australia: mar-
ried. Was stage actress. Under management of J. C.
Williamson, Ltd., Sydney. Australia, and London. Eng-
land, appeared in "Hay Fever." "Let Us Be Gay,"
"Bitter Sweet," "Blue Roses." "Autumn Crocus,"
"While Parents Sleep" and other plays. -Vppeared on
.■icreen in "Sleepers East," Fox, 1933; "Carolina." Fox;
"Charlie Chan in London." Fox; "I'll Fix It." Colum-
bia; "Unwelcome Stranger' Columbia; "Mystery Woman."
Fox; "Ladles Love Danger." Fox; "Storm Over the
Andes," Universal; "The Melody Lingers On." UA-
Reliance. Tn 1936: "King of Burlesque." "Here Comes
Trouble." "A Message to Garcia." 20th Century-Fox;
"lyove On The Run." MGM.
BARRIE. WENDY: Actress, b. Hong Kong, 1913; h. 5
feet 5 inches; red gold hair, blue eyes; hy. flying, motor-
ing. On stage in "Wonder Bar." Signed a five-year
contract with London Film Productions and played in
"Wedding Rehearsal" (1932). In 1932: was lent to play
in "Where Is This Lady." British Lion, and "The Par-
ton Mystery," Paramount-British. 1933: "Cash," London
Films; "The Private Life of Henry VIII," British Lion-
United Artists: "It's a Boy," Gaumont-British. "Digging
Deep" (1933), British Lion: "Give Her a Ring," "Free-
dom of the Seas" (1934), BIP. Tn 1935: "College Scan-
dal." "The Big Broadcast of 1936." "Millions in the
Air." Paramount; "It's a Small World." Fox. In 1936:
"Love On a Bet." RKO; "Speed," MGM: "Ticket f
Paradise," Republic; "Under Your Spell," 20th Century
Fox.
BARRINGER, BARRY: Writer, r. n. A. B. Bar-
ringer; b. Mobile. Alabama, June 25, 1888; h. 5 feet
Ifl inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 178 pounds; e.
Syracuse University; hy. swimming, sailing. Started
screen experience as an actor epposite Dorothy Phillips.
Mary Fuller and others of that period. With a back-
ground of ten years of newspaper work started writing
for the screen. "One Glorious Day." "Submarine Eye."
"'\'engeance of the Deep." "Lightning Express." "Graft."
"Convicted." "Murder at Dawn." "Auctioned Off."
"Dance Hall Kisses." "Lena Rivers," "Lightning Flyer.
In 1932: "Murder at Dawn," Big Four: "The Death
Kiss." "Dynamite Ranch." World Wide; "Dude Ranger."
Fox: wrote screen play of "What's Your Racket," May-
fair; "Midnight Patrol." Monogram; "Face On the
Barroom Floor." Invincible: "Red Blood of Courage."
Ambassador; "Daring Daughters," Capitol. In 1934 wrote
adaptation of "Sixteen Fathoms Deep." Monogram; screen
play, "Return of Chandu." Principal. In 1935: screen
play. "Northern Frontier." "Timber War." "His PMghting
Blood." Ambassador: "Valley of Wanted Men." Conn. In
19.36: collaborated on screen play "Song of the Trail."
Ambassador.
BARRINGER. MICHAEL: Writer. In 1933: "Frail
Women." "In a Monastery Garden." Real Art; "Safe
Proposition." "Murder in Covent Garden." Twickenham;
"Inquest." New Era; "Third Gun." "House on the
Moor." Wembley. In 1934: "Cleaning Up." "Great
.Stuff." "I'll Stick to You." "Strike it Rich." British
Lion; "The Stickpin." "Marooned," Fox British; "Some-
times Good." Grafton; "Modern Daughter." Kraemer.
In 1935: "Glimpse of Paradise." "Murder at Monte
Carlo." "Full Circle." Warner British; "Passing
Shadows." "Digging Deep." "Crazy People." British
Lion; "Mademoiselle." Fox British; "A Fire has been
Arranged." "The Last Witness." "Death on the Set."
"Medicine Man." Twickenham: "Fame," B. & D. In
1936: "Jailbreak." Warner British; "When We Are
Married." P.D.C. : "Yellow Sands." Elstree: collaborated
on "Rhodes of Africa" and ""The Great Barrier." Gau-
mont: "Millions." Wilcox: "Interrupted Honeymoon."
"Fine Feathers." British Lion: collaborated on "Song
of Freedom." Hammer. In 1937: "Man Who Made
niamonds," "Double or Quits." Warner British: "Last
Rose of Summer." Julius Hagen.
BARRINGTON, DIANE: Actress, b. New York City;
p. Erica Barrin^ton. concert violinist; e. schools abroad
and the Gardner school: h. 5 ft. 5 in.: w. 120 pounds;
hazel eyes and brown hair. In 1937 : "Don't Tell the
Wife." RKO-Radio.
BARRIS. HARRY: Actor. "Two Plus Fours" (1930),
Campus Comedies; "Spirit of Notre Dame" (1931). Uni-
versal. Since in a number of comedies. In 1935: "Every
Night at Eight." Paramount. In 1936: "Showboat,"
"The Man I Marry." U.
BARRIST, DAVID: 1309 Vine Street. Philadelphia.
Pa.; b. Oct. 5, 1891. Publisher for twelve years of
motion picture trade journals. Including The Exhibitor.
N. Y. State Exhibitor. National Exhibitor. BreTlty. Od-
erated numerous theatres during past 21 years. Now
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operating the Mayfalr In West Philadelphia and the Rltz
in North I'liiladelDhia. Active in tlie United MPTO of
Eastern Pennsylvania. Southern New Jersey and Delaware.
BARRON, CARTER TATE: Eastern Division Manager.
Loew's, Inc. Theatres, b. Clarksville, Ga.. Jan. 30. 1905;
married and has one child. Carter, Jr. : p. Mr. and Mrs.,
D. J. Barron; e. B. S. & Commerce, Georgia Tech., 19J7.
Manager, Fairfax (Community) Theatre. Atlanta; then
assistant manager's post at Capitol. Atlanta, under Uni-
versal management, June 26, 1927; then manager's post.
Metropolitan. Atlanta, under ownership of the Dan
Mlchalove, Bob VVllby and Sig Samuels, remaining there
until August 1929; then manager's post at the new
Loew's Capitol until August, 1930, when Loew took over
Fox, giving up the Capitol. Remained at Fox until
Feb. 1, 1932, as manager, then transferred to Washing-
ton to assume city manager's post tor Loew's. Promoted
to manager of Eastern Division, July 12, 1934, also retain-
ing city manager's post.
BARRON. MARCUS: (.See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARRON, MARK: City editor and dramatic critic,
Asso<'lated Press; h. Texas. May 29. 190.^; m. Erin
O'Brien-Moore, stage and screen actress. Co-author with
Ward Morehouse and Willard Keefe of Play. "Gentlemen
of the Press," produced in New York, 1928. Was with
the Theatre Guild and also theatre columnist for Herald-
Tribune before joining Associated Press as city editor.
New York. In 193(3 was on assignment in Ethiopia.
BARROWS. HENRY: (See 193C-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARROWS. NICHOLAS: Writer. In 1932: collaborated
on "Million Dollar Legs." Paramount. In 1934: col-
laborated on story of "Gridiron Flash." KKO. In 193(i:
collaborated on "A Son Comes Home," Paramount.
BARROWS, THAD. C: Supervisor of Projection. Pub-
llx Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, Mass.; b. Boston, Mass.,
July 1. 1888; e. public school. Submarine Signal Co..
Holtzer Cabot Electric Co. 1906-08 Howard Moving
Picture Co.; 1908-14 Winthrop Hall Theatre Co.; 1914-
24 Park Theatre Co. ; 1924-25 Gordon Amusement Co.
With Publli Metropolitan Theatre since 1925. President
of Boston projectionists from 1916, re-elected at last
meeting and voted a gold life membership card. Presi-
dent of the Projection Advisory Council since 1930.
Member of Projection Practice Committee of the So-
ciety of Motion Picture Engineers. Member of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. During
visit to England was made a member of the Guild of
British Kinema Projectionists and Technicians, Ltd.
BARRY, DONALD: Actor. In 1936: "Night Waitress,"
RKO-Radio.
BARRY, FRANCIS T.: Assistant to general manager
of Movietone News, Inc. ; b. Brooklyn. N. Y. ; *. Alex-
ander Hamilton high school and private schools. New
York City. In U. S. Army. 1917-19; then secretary to
Frank Tilford, president of Park and Tilford; secretary
to Louis Seibold, secretary to William Fox, then became
assistant to general manager of the Movietone News.
Inc., organization.
BARRY, GERALD: Actor. In 1936: "Everything Is
Rhythm," ABFD; "It's You I Want," British Lion.
BARRY, HAROLD V,: Head of Construction Depart-
ment, RKO-Radio Studios; e. Los Angeles. First film
work for Lubin in 1913: then with D. W. Griffith; Doug-
las Fairbanks. Marshall Neilan. First National studios.
Caddo Productions, and then with RKO Radio Studios.
BARRY, JOAN: Actress. B. England, Nov. 5, 1903;
h. 5 feet 2 inches; golden hair, blue eyes; e. Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art, London. First stage appear-
ance in 1920. Played in many silent pictures including
"The Happy Ending," Gaumont. Made Introduction to
talkers when she "doubled" her voice for Anny Ondrea,
German star In "Blackmail" (1929), B.I. P. In 1931: "The
Outsider," MGM-British; "Rich and Strange," B.I.P. ;
"The First Mrs. Fraser," Sterling Films; "Ebb Tide,"
"Man of Mayfalr" (1932), Paramount-British. In 1932:
"Sally Bishop," British-Lion; "Rome Express," Gau-
mont-British.
BARRY, LEON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARRY, PATRICIA: Actress. In 1936: "Showboat."
BARRY. PHYLLIS: Actress. In 1933 appeared in "Dip-
lomaniacs." "Blind Adventure." Radio; "Marriage en
Approval." Freuler. In 1934: "Long Lost Father."
"Where Sinners Meet." RKO; "The Moonstone." Mono
gram. In 19:i6: "One Rainy Afternoon," UA. In 1937:
"History Is Made at Night," UA.
BARRY, RICHARD: Writer, b. Eau Claire, Wis
September 10, 1881; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; grey hair and
hazel eyes; w. l.'JS pounds; p. father was editor and pub-
lisher of newspapers; liy. his little theatre at Mamaroneck,
New York, seating 180. Was correspondent for Collier's
Weekly, the Century Magazine and Westminster Gazette
during the Russo-Japanese war. In 1906 was traveling
correspondent for McClure's magazine. From 1910 to
1914 was on the staff of Pearson's Magazine. Was also
on the staff of the New York Times Sunday Magazine.
Author of "The Pyre." "lirenda of the Woods," and
many others. Wrote picture plays for D. W. Griffith anil
for the late Thomas Ince.
BARRY, TOM: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARRY, WESLEY: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Cal. ; h. 5
feet 6 inches; red hair and blue eyes; e. Ijos Angele?;
married. Started screen career at 0 years of age with
Marshall Neilan at the old Kalem Studios: in "Rebecca
of Sunnybrook Farm"; "Daddy Long Legs." Also ap-
peared in the independent picture, "Top Sergeant Mulli-
gan." and in "The Unpardonable Sin." Marshall Neilan:
"Male and Female," DeMille; "Stranger than Fiction,"
"nits of Life." "Penrod," First National; "School Days,"
"Rags to Riches," "Heroes of the Street," "Printer's
Devil." "Country Kid," "George Washington. Jr.," War-
ner Bros.; "Fighting Cub,'' Truart: "Midshipman," "In
Old Kentucky," MGM; "Border Romance" (1930), "Sunny
Skies" (1930), "Wild Geese," Tiffany. In 1934: "En-
lighten Thy Daughter." Exploitation Pictures. In 1934:
"The Life of Vergie Winters." RKO. In 1935: "Nighi
Life of the Gods," Universal; "Men of the Hour,"
Columbia. In 1936: "Lady Be Careful," Paramount.
In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars." RKO-Radio.
BARRY & WHITLEDGE: Actors. Vitaphone Nn. 941.
In 1937 : Universal short product.
BARRYE. EMILY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac.)
BARIRYMORE, ETHEL: (See lfl36-.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BARRYMORE. JOHN: Actor, r. n. John Blythe;
divon-ed Dolores Costello. actress; have two children; m.
Elaine Barrie; b. I'hiladelphia. Pa., February 1.5. 1882.
P. Maurice Barrymore and Georgia Drew. Studied to
be an artist but gave up after serving on New Y'ork
newspapers. His stage career started in 1903 when he
played in the following productions: "Magda," "Toddles."
"The Fortune Hunter." "A Slice of Life." "The Aflfairs
of Anatol." "A Thief in the Night." "The Y'ellow
Ticket," "Justice," "Peter Ibbetson," "Redemption," "The
Jest." "Richard Third," and characterization part of
"Hamlet." Screen career includes "Raflfles." "Here
Comes the Bride." "Sherlock Holmes," "The Lotus
Eaters." Dr. Jekyll and Mr, Hyde," "Beau Brummel."
"The Sea Beast," "When a Man Loves." "Don Juan."
"General Crack" and "The Man from Blankley's." the
last two being Vitaphone productions. "Song of Songs"
(1929), Warner Bros.; (1930), "Moby Dick," Warner;
(1931-32), "Arsene Lupin," MGM; "Mad Genius,"
(Warner; (1932) "Bill of Divorcement," RKO Radio;
"Grand Hotel." "Rasputin and the Empress." both MGM;
(1933) "Reunion in Vienna." MGM; "Topaze," RKO
Radio. "Long Lost Father." Radio; "Dinner at Eight."
"N'ight Flight." MGM; "Counsellor-at-Law," Universal.
In 1934: "T\ventieth Century," Columbia. In 1936:
"Romeo and Juliet," MGM. In 1937: "Maytime," MGM.
BARRYMORE. LIONEL: Actor, r. n. Lionel Blythe.
b. Philadelphia, April 28, 1878; h. 6 feet; dark hair,
blue eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Georgia Drew and Mau-
rice Barrymore. e. New 'York; hy. motion pictures.
On the stage when an infant with parents. Starred in
"The Copperhead." "The Jest," "Peter Ibbetson," "The
Claw," and others. Screen experience consists of loles
In "The Yellow Streak" for Metro in 1915; "The t'op-
perhead" for Metro in 1920; "The Splendid Road" for
First National in 1925; "The Barrier" and the "Tempt-
ress" for MGM In 1926; and "The Show." "The Thir-
teenth Hour" and "Love" in 1927. In 1929, "The
River Woman," Gotham; "Alias Jimmy Valentine," "The
Mysterious Island" and "West of Zanzibar," JIGM;
"Stark Mad," Warner; (1931-32), "Yellow Ticket,"
Fox; "Arsene Lupin," MGM; "Broken Lullaby," Para-
mount; (1932) "Grand Hotel," "Washington Masquerade,"
"Rasputin and the Empress." (1933) "Reunion In
Vienna," MGM: "Sweepings," "One Man's Journey,"
RKO Radio; "Looking Forward," "Dinner at Eight,"
"The Stranger's Return," "Night Flight," "Should Ladiea
Behave?", "Her Sweetheart, Christoplier Bean," MGM.
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In 1934: "This Side of Heaven," "Treasure Island."
"The Girl from Missouri," "David Copperfleld," MGM:
"Carolina," Fox. In 1935: "The Little Colonel," Fox;
"Mark of the Vampire," "Public Hero No. 1," "Ah,
Wilderness," MGM; "The Return of Peter Grimm," RKO-
Radio. In 1936: "The Voice of Busie Ann," "The
Devil Dnll," "The Gorgeous Hussy," "Camillc." MGM;
■•The Road To Glory," 2ntli Century-Fox. In 1937: "A
Family Affair." MGM.
BARSHA, LEON M.: Director. Columbia Pictures Cor-
iKiration. Hollyw(K)d. Cal. b. Bro(il\lyn. N. Y.. Dec. 2{).
1905; married; p. Esther and Samuel Barsha; e. high
school. Tried unsuccessfully chiclien raising, selling
stenographic worl<. Started .January 1924. as office hoy.
Universal; one month later advanced to assistant cutter;
two years later to cutter. Left Universal six months
later and worked at Tiffany-Stahl as assistant cutter for
year and a half. Started at Columbia as film librarian
seven years ago. November. 1936. became director.
BARSHAM. NELLIE G. (MRS. EDMUND M.):
Chairman for Motion Pictures. Delaware State Federation
of Women's Clubs; Wilmington Better Films Council:
Kast Coast Preview Committee, cooperating with General
Federation of Women's Clubs; b. Scott, New York: p.
.lohn and Lucy E. Gettig; e. New York; Windsor Acad-
emy, Ithaca Collese; Cornell University; married.
BARSKY, BUD: Associate executive producer. Warner
Bros. b. Odessa. Russia. June 19. 1891; e. public school.
Canada and New York; high school. New York; Uni-
versity of California, special courses; married. I3ecame
director of publicity for Associated Films, then general
sales manager, Gotham Pictures. In 1916 organized Bud
Barsky Production, for producing and distributing. Inter-
rupted by the War. then resumed in 1920. In 1926 pro-
duced series of historical Tim McCoy westerns for MGM,
and 1928 a series of Jack London sea stories. Tiffany,
besides own productions. In 1930 general manager of
productions. Columbia; in 1931, MGM. In 1934 resumed
independent producing, then became associate executive
producer. Warner.
BART, JEAN: Writer. In 19:)3: wrote stage play a;;d
ciillaboratcd on screen play "The Man Who Reclaimed
His Head." Universal.
BARTELS, LOUIS JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vhiianac. )
BARTH, LUIS J. MOGLIA: Director, Argentina, b.
Buenos Aires, B. A., Argentina, Feb. 12, 1903; blond
hair and green eyes; e. university student; married.
Brother connected with Fox Film In Argentina. In 1920
animated cartoons producer. In 1923, exploitation manager
in Casa Valle. From 1925 to 1932, publicity manager in
various film companies. Directed 14 silent feature films.
In 1932 acted as director of "Tango." in 1933, "Dancing.'
In 1931: "Riachuelo" ; 1935: "Picaflor" ; 1936: "Amalie."
BARTH, S. R.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARTHELMESS, RICHARD: Actor. Full name.
Richard Semler Barthelmess. b. New York City;
May 9, 1897; h. 5 feet 9 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. mother a professional after
father's death; e. private and military schools. Trinity
College, Hartford, Conn., and received his stage training
as a child and also in college; by. notably yachting,
however, an all-around enjoyment of all athletics and
appreciation of the arts, travel, study and reading. Work-
ing in a small Connecticut town a film company came
on location and this interfered with the budding career
of a business man. His first picture, in which he
appeared as leading man, was "VVar Brides," but the
first hit that attracted any attention was "Tol'able David."
His portrayals of the Chinaman In Griffith's "Broken
Hlossoms" also attracted critical notice. Other First Na-
tional pictures following "Tol'able David" were "Shore
Leave." "The Beautiful City," "The Enchanted Cottage."
"Classmates," "The Amateur Gentleman," "The White
Black Sheep." "New Toys," "Soul Fire." "Just Sup-
pose," "Ransom's Folly," "The Patent Leather Kid,"
"The Noose," "The Drop Kick," "The WTieel of Chance."
"The Little Shepherd s)f Kingdom Come." "Out of the
Ruins," and ' Scarlet Seas." Appeared In 1929 In
"Drag," "Weary River," "Young Nowheres," First Na-
tional; "Song of Songs," Warner; in 1930 in "Dawn
Patrol," "Son of the Gods." First National; (1931) "The
Lash," "The Last Flight." (1932) "Alias the Doctor";
"Cabin in the Cotton." First National; (1933) "Central
Airport." "Heroes for Sale." First National. In 193 1:
"Massacre." "Midnight Alibi." "A Modern Hero." First
National, In 1935: "Four Hours to Kill," Paramount.
In 1936 on the New York stage in "The Postman Always
Rings Twice"; on screen "Spy of Napoleon." Twickenham.
BARTHOLOMEW. FREDDIE: Actor, b. London. March
28, 1924; e. by aunt. Milllcent Bartholomew, Wiltshire,
England. Recited and acted from the age of 3. Came
to America with his aunt, and was given role of David
as a boy in "David Copperfleld," MGM. In 1935: "Anna
Karenlna." MGM. In 1936: "Professional Soldier."
"Lloyds of London." 2Uth Century-Fox; "Little Lord
Fauntlcroy." r.\; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM; 1937.
"Captains Courageous," MGM.
BARTHORY. GISELLA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BARTLAM, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Yorkshire. England.
Nov. S. 1908; h. 5 feet 2 inches; brown hair, dark eyes;
hv. all sports. Trained as a dancer and began in cabaret
in 1923; played in chorus: authoress of two novels. First
big role in "A Little Bit of Fluff" (1927). B.I.I'..
silent; lead In "False Colours." an early talker. Since
has appeared in "Not Quite a Lady" (1928). BIP; "The
Flying Squad" (1929). British-Lion: "Immediate Pos-
session" and "We Dine at Seven" (1930) Fox. In
1931: "The Ringer." British Lion; "Fascination." Re-
sina Films: "Stranglehold." Henry Edward Productions:
"The Love Race." "Tin Gods" and "Fires of Fate" in
1932. all BIP. 1933: "Up for the Derby." B. & D.: "Her
Night Out." BIP; "Call Me Mame." Warner-British.
BARTLETT. AL L. : Sales Manager. Ramsey Produc-
tions, Inc. 1909-10 played western leads with Sellg,
Chicago, under direction of Francis Boggs. Directed and
produced one of first all-Negro cast motion pictures.
Atlanta. Ga., 1911-12. Identified with the Industry ever
since. Eight years, MGM, Pathe and Universal News
cameraman.
BARTLETT. BENNIE: Actor, b. Independence. Kan.,
Aug. 16. 1927; p. F. A. Bartlett. Sings, dances, and
has appeared on radio. In 1935: "Millions in the Air."
Paramount. In 1936: ".Sky Parade," "Timothy's Quest,"
"13 Hours By Air," "Princess Comes Across." "Tlie
Texas Rangers. " Para.: "Three Married Men." Paramount:
Paramount short product. In 1937: "Maid of Salem."
Paramount: "Time Out for Romance." 20th Cent. -Fox.
BARTLETT. MICHAEL: Actor, b. North Oxford. Mass..
August 25, 1903; h. 5 feet. 10% inches; w. 163 pounds;
black hair, blue-grey eyes; e. public schools of North
Oxford; Hotchklss Academy at LakevIUe. Conn., and at
Princeton University; graduated with an A.B. Degree,
by. collecting old books and old pieces of furniture.
Went to Italy to study music and remained there for
four years. Has a tenor voice. Appeared in Grand
Opera. In May. 1930, signed Fox film contract. In 1935
appeared in "Love Me Forever," and "She Married Her
Boss," Columbia. In 1936: "Follow Your Heart." Rep.
BARTLETT. SY: Writer, r. n. Sacha Baranlev. b.
Nikolaiev. Russia. July 10. 1903; h. 5 ft, IIV2 in., w.
157 ll)s. : p. Lewis and Renee; e. attended college: div,
.\lice White. In 1933. story and dialogue. "The Big
Brain." Radio. In 1935: collaborated on "Kansas Citv
Princess." "Going Highbrow," WB. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play. "Murder of Dr. Harrigan." "Boulder
Dam." FN: collaborated on stories which were basis of
"Under Your Spell." 2nth Cent. -Fox.
BARTON, BU2Z: Actor. Appeared In 1929 in "Freckled
Rascal" and "Little Savage." Radio Pictures: In
"Canyon Hawki" (1930): (1931-32). "Cyclone Kid."
"Human Tareeti." "Tangled Fortunes." Big 4. In many
westerns. In 1933: "Powder Smoke Range," RKO. In
1936: "Biding Avenger." GN; "Romance Rides the
Range," Spectrum.
BARTON. CHARLES: Director, b. Northern California,
May 25. 1902; h. 5 feet. 2 Inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 112 pounds; p. Charles and Nellie Barton, e. high
school. Oakland. Cal. ; married. On stage as comedian In
road shows, stock companies and vaudeville, then appeared
on screen in two-reel comedies. Became "prop" boy for
James Cruze. then William Wellman. Including work on
"Wings." Appointed assistant director with Wellman
company. After several years as assistant, was appointed
director by Paramount. Directed "Wagon Wheels."
"Vanishing Pioneer." In 1935: "Car 99." "Rocky Moun-
tain Mystery." "The Last Outpost," (In collaboration).
"Nevada," Paramount, In 1936: "Timothy's Quest,"
"Murder \Mth Pictures." ".^nd Sudden Death." "Rose
Bowl." Paramount. In 1937: "The Crime Nobody Saw."
Paramount.
BARTON. ED: Actor. In 1936: "Love Before Break-
fast," Universal.
BARTON. FINIS: Player. In 1933 appeared in
"Broken Dreams." Monogram. In 1935: "Becky Sharp."
RKO-Pioneer. In 1936: "Secret Pi>troI," Columbia.
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BARTON, JAMES: Actor, b. Gloucester, N. J., Nov.
1. 1890; p. James C. and Clara Barton, professionals; e
while traveling with parents; hy. baseball, ownlnK own
park at Babylon, L. I. Family theatrical. At 2. ap-
peared In "The Sliver King," and at 4, in a burlesaue
sketch in Louisville. Toured with Dave Osmond. Worked
for grandfather in repertoire in Virginia, then toured wltn
Guy Johnson Stock Company. Appeared in New York in
early twenties in burlesque for several years. Known for
tap-dancing and "drunk" impersonation. Among shows
in which he has appeared are "Passing Show of 1919."
"The Rose of Stamboul," "The Last Waltz," "Dew Drop
In." "Ziegfeld's Palm Beach Nights," "No FooUn'."
and "Artists and Models," all musical. Took place of
Henry Hull in "Tobacco Road" on June 18, 1934, remain-
ing six months. Vitaphone act, "The Under Dog": "The
Pest," Universal, and other short subjects. In 1935: RKO
Radio signed him and appeared in "Captain Hurricane,"
"His Family Tree." 1936-37 returned to lead In stage
play "Tobacco Road."
BARTON, JOE: Cgee 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARTRAJH &. SAXTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac. )
BARTY. BILLY: Actor, b. Oct. 25, 1925: h. 39
inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 40 pounds. Started
in motion pictures as a baby. Appeared in Mickey Mc-
Guire Comedies, 1929 to 1935. also In RKO and Columbia
releases. Other films include "Daddy Long Legs," "Over
the Hill," 1931, Fox, in 1933 in "Gold Diggers of 1933, ■'
"Footlight Parade," Warner; "Roman Scandals," United
Artists: "Alice in Wonderland." Paramount. In 1935:
"Midsummer Night's Dream," Warner.
BARTY, JACK: Actor-writer-director, b. London. 1889;
h. 5 feet, 10 H inches; w. 200 pounds; brown hair, gray
eyes; p. father, architect; e. graduated from St. Mary's
College; hy. golf, horseback riding. Stage experience,
vaudeville and appeared on stage in London, Australia
and New York. Also appeared In several Englisli films.
■Signed to actor-writer-director contract by Hal Roach.
BARUCH. SYDNEY NORTON: Inventor of Movie-
phone device and active head of Sound Pictures. Inc..
research engineer; b. Mamaroneck, N. Y., March 14.
1890; p. Sophia von Kitzlnger and Joseph Baruch. non-
professionals; e. Mamaroneck public and high schools.
Cooper Union, special course in engineering and mathe-
matics. University of California, special study lectures on
electrical phenomena, 1911; California. Nevada and
Stanford universities, 1913-17, doctor of science. In-
vented thermo relay and other devices for which he
received gold medal award of international jury of scien-
tists headed by Prof. Vladimir Karapetof of Cornell uni-
versity and Dr. Steinmetz, 1915; Invented the depth
bomb used successfully in destruction of submarines dur-
ing the World War, 1916. Chief research engineer.
Federal Telegraph Company (now radio division of Postal
Telegraph Company), builders of largest radio station ip
world; president. Public Service Corporation of Cali-
fornia. 1919-20; chief research engineer. General Petrol-
eum Company of America, 1921. Built first high power
portable broadcast station from which Boxy broadcast on a
trip through Canada over WEAF and affiliated stations
PHCR, WKBK, WKBO, 6XT Calif., LY Bordeaux
France, WBNY N. Y., 1925; director and controller
tTnited Broadcasting Chain of Radio Stations, 1928; mem-
ber of Radio Conference, United States Department of
Commerce; member Royal Society of London. Physical
Society of London. American Institute of Radio En-
gineers, Scottish Rite Masons, Shriners. Lives at 601
West 110th Street. New York City.
BARUSCH, WALTER: Publicity director for theatrical
accounts, and representative and correspondent of Quigley
Publications. b. Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1894; married;
p. Morris and Amalia; e. i^igh school. Newspaper reporter
and makeup editor on San Francisco News; reporter Oak-
land Post-Enquirer; managing editor Oakland Daily
Record; city editor Nevada State Journal, Reno; reporter
S>n Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bulletin. Has
specialized In theatrical publicity, having handled publicity
of 60 theatres in San Francisco Bay region past 14 years.
1922: publicity director. Herbert L. Rothchlld Entertain-
ments: 1923-24: publicity director and house manager,
California Theatre. San Francisco^. 1931: Northern Cali-
fornia Campaign against daylight saving; 1925-30: Acker-
man & Harris. Present accounts Include Nasser Bros.
Theatres. Capitol, President and Phil Frease Tlieatres.
BARY, GERARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BARY, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BARY, REGINA: Actress. In 1935: "Ls Crlse Est
Pinie," Nero Films.
BASEVi. JAMES: Special effects. In 1937: "History
Is Made at Night," UA.
BASIL, NICHOLAS J.: Basil Bros. Theatre) Circuit,
main office, 1600 Genesee Street. Buffalo. N. T. : b.
Eastern Roumella, Feb. 27, 1900; e. two years high
school. Besides English, speaks, reads and writes Greek,
Bulgarian and some French, two years Greek high school.
Started In 1923 with Strand theatre which the Basil
Bros, built. Eleven thealres in circuit, operated by four
Basil Brothers individually in units, all uniier the general
supervision management, all film buying and booking of
Nicholas J.
BASKCOMB. A. W.: Actor. b. London. July 5.
18S0; h. medium; blue eyes; m. Eugenie de Beaulieu: e.
Christ's Hospital. Went on stage in 1896, character
comedian and comedy player. Appeared in British talk-
ers, 1932: "The Lodger," Twickenham Films; "The
Midshipmald," Gaumont-Brltlsh; "The Good Com-
panions." Out of pictures in 1933 due to illness.
BASK IN, ALICE HAINES: Pen name, Alice Calhoun
Haines for published books, Star-News critic for newspaper
work on the Pasadena Star-News, Pasadena, Cal. ; b. New
York City, N. Y. ; p. Benjamin Reeve and Mary Hodges
Haines; e. at home, because of delicate health as child;
m James Noble Baskin, San Antonio, Texas. Began to
write In her early teens. Contributed stories to St.
Nicholas. Youth's Companion, etc. Wrote verse and maga-
zine articles. Published books: "Pets," 1904; "Book of
the Dog," 1904; "Japanese Child Life," 1905; "Boys ani
Girls," 1905; "According to Grandma," 1907; "Little Folk
of Brittany," 1907; "Luck of the Dudley Grahams."
1907; "Cockadoodle Hill," 1909; "Partners for Fair,"
1912; "Firecracker Jane" (novel), 1918; "Flower of the
World." 1922 (novel. Dramatic rjltic of the Pasadena
Star-News suice 1921. Has written theatre and film
articles for Film Spectator and other professional periodi-
cals, and "Finder's Luck." three-act comedy. 1934.
BASQUETTE, LINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
BASSERMAN, ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BASSETT, BASIA: Costume designer. In 1936: "Mind
Your Own Business." Paramount. In 1937: "Outcast
Paramount.
BASSETT, SARA WARE: Writer. In 1935: novel
"Captain Hurricane," RKO-Radio
BASSETT, VIRGINIA: Actress. In 1935: "Without
Regret," "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
BASSFORD, HOMER: Reviewer and special writer.
.Star-Times, St. Louis, Mo.; b. Missouri; has two children.
Is writer of music, drama, cinema, politics, travel for
newspapers and m^azines. News letters from Europe,
history, Mississippi and Missouri river subjects.
BASSOLI, RENATO: General Manager, Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer, Rome, Italy; b. Rome. Oct. 4, 1899; p. Carlo
and Anna Fubianl Bassoli; e. commercial studies; mar-
ried. Was In diplomatic service in Paris during Peace
Conference. Representative of Italian Automobile Com-
pany. Manager of theatre circuit, Supercinema in Flor-
ence, Relnec in Parma, Umberto, Pisa and others; circuit
owned by father. Entered MGM in 1924 and organized
and managed Bologna and Florence agencies until Novem •
her, 1933. Called to Rome and made sales manager. Re-
mained in this position until Feb. 26, 1934. then was
made general manager of the MGM Italian organization.
BATCHELLER. GEORGE RANDALL: President.
Chesterfield Motion Picture Corp. ; b. Providence. R. 1. ;
married; p. George H. and Lilian V. Batcheller; c.
Worcester Academy; Gushing Academy; Dartmouth. In
1936: produced "Missing Girls," Chesterfield.
BATEMAN, F. A.: Manager, Los Angeles branch.
Republic. b. Eittsburgh. Dec. 25, 1898. Agent for
National Supply Company, midwest. 1923-24 District
manager. Pacific National Theatres. 1924-30 salesman,
Los Angeles branch. Producers Distributing Corp., Pathe
Exchanges, and RKO-Pathe Exchanges, Inc., in 1930.
In April. 1936. salesman. Los Angeles branch of MGM.
April 1. 1936. manager. Republic Pictures Corp. of
California, Los Angeles branch.
BATES, A. S.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
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BATES, GRANVILLE: Actor. b. Chicago, III.; h.
r, left 10 inches; dark hair and eyes; w. 17G pounds;
c. iiuhlie schools; ni. .losephine Weller. 19;i0; hy. sports
and violin. Appeared on stage In plays including
••Rain," ••Merrily We Boll Along," "Come What May."
•'Lily Turner," •'Twentieth Century," "Subway Ex-
press.•' "Once in a Lifetime," "Gentlemen of the
Press," "Hit the Deck," "Sally, Irene and Mary," "The
Sap from Syracuse." "Trick for Trick," and others.
Appeared briefly in old silent pictures at Essanay
studios. Chicago. Films include "The Smiling Lieu-
tenant." raramount; newspaper shorts at Warner studios;
■Woman in the Dark," Radio. In 1934: "Midnight."
Universal. In 1935: "Woman Wanted," "Pursuit,"
■•O'Shaughnessey's Boy." MGM. In 1936: "Chatterbox,"
Radio; '•Here Comes Trouble." 20th Century-Fox; "i:!
Hours by Air," "Poppy," "The Plainsman," Paramount:
•Times Square Playboy," "The Captain's Kid," •'Sing
Me a Love Song." WB ; ••Beloved Enemy," UA. In
1937: '•Green Light." WB: "I-arceny on the Air.'^ Rep.;
"When's Your Birthday?", RKO Radio; ••Nancy Steele
Is Missing," 20th Century-Fox. Is a member of the
Lamb's Club, New York.
BATES. LES: (See 1930 37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BATES. ROBERT S.: President and editor, Tribune-
Republican, Meadvllle, Pa.; b. Meadvilie, Pa., July 19.
1910; p. Mrs. Walter Irving Bates; e. public schools; Alle-
gheny College. B.S.. 1931; married. Reporter for three
years on Meadvilie Tribune-Republican. Succeeded father
as managing editor of Tribune-Republican and Evening Re-
publican papers on his death in May. 1934.
BATH. HUBERT: Music. In 193.5: musical adapta-
tion. "Strauss' Great Waltz," Tom Arnold.
BATIE, FRANKLIN: (See 1936-.'i7 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
BATSEL. MAX C: Division Manager in charge of
Photophone and Test Equipment Division of the Engineer-
ing Dept., RCA Mfg. Co.. Inc., Camden, N. J.; b.
Fulton. Ky., June 16, 1894; m. Beatrice French; p.
William H. and Mattie Norman Batsel; e. public and
high schools, Fulton. Ky. ; University of Kentuky. Lab-
oratory assistant. Bureau of Standards. 1916; Lt., Signal
Corps. 1918-19; Engineer in charge of Radio Receiving
Develop. & Design. Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co., 1920.
I'hief engineer. RCA Photophone. 1929. Engineer in
charge of Photoplione and Applications Section. RCA
Manufacturing Co.. Inc., 1932. Then Engineer in charge
of Photophone Development Section.
BATTEN. JOHN; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BATTERINI, CESARE: Actor. In 1936: "The Wed-
ding March," Franco-American Sales.
BATTISTA, MIRIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BATTLE. WARREN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
BAUCHENS. ANNE: Film editor. In 1934: "Cleo-
patra," "Menace." '•One Hour Late," Paramount. In
1935: "The Crusades," Paramount. In 1936: "The Plains-
man." Paramount.
BAUD IN, HENRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BAUER. HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BAUER, SIGFREDO: Sales manager for Paramount
Films. Buenos Aires; b. San Salvador, San Salvador.
Aug. 10. 1891; e. Bachelor of arts; married. Was ex-
porter and Impor'.er. Connected with Max Glucksmann.
then joined Paramount.
BAUGH, JAY B.: Pen name, JBB. Motion picture
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
critic. Dodge City Daily Globe, Dodge City, Kan.; b
Deerfield, Kan.. Au.itust 15, 1903; p. Thomas E. and Nannie
Baugli: e. college one year, fullowint; high scliool. and 17
years of newspaper experience; m. Viola A. Hlrsh; has
two sons. Gordon and Marion, and daughter, Janet. Son
of a railroader, and a product of southwest Kansas.
BAUM, SHEPHERD Z.: (See 1935-36 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. |
B<VUM. VICKI: Author, b. Vienna. Austria. Januarv
1,S98; e. Vienna High School of Music; m. Richard Lert.
Writer of many stories and novels. Wrote play. "Grand
Hotel." and novel "Tiptoes." screened as "The Night
Is Ynung." Both were produced by MGM. "I Give My
lyove." Universal; "The Woman Accused." Paramount.
BAUMAN. ERIK: Music. In 1936: Raggen— Det Ar
.lag Det. " Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
BAUMAN. S.: Director. In 1936: '•Raggen — Det At
Jag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
BAUMATTRE, MARTHA: (.See 1936-37 Motion Pictur.
Almanac.)
BAUMEISTER. ERNEST: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BAUR. HARRY: Actor. Appeared in 1932 In "David
Colder," Protex Trading. In 1935: "Moscow Nights,"
Denham-UA; "Le Cap Perdu," "Les Miserables," "Poll
de Carotte." and many others.
BAVETTA, J. CARLO: Managing director. 20th Century-
Fox, S. A.; b. New York. March 19. 1897; e. Colum- ^
bia University. Was in Wall Street. With Fox 12 •
years: 10 years in Southern Europe_. In 1935 became
.Argentine exchange manager.
BAWGOMB, JACK: Recording manager of Southern
Music Co. Ltd., England. Former manager of special
department. Associated Copyrights Ltd.
BAXLEY, JACK: Actor. Vitaphone No. 2768. "Neigh-
bors." In 1935: "Our Little Girl," Fox.
BAXTER, A. BEVERLEY: Member of Parliament for
Wood Green, London, b. Toronto, Canada, Jan. 8, 1891 ;
m. Edith Letson. Chairman, Buckingham Film Produc-
tions, Ltd. ; director. Trafalgar Film Productions. Ltd.
Former editor-in-chief of the "Daily Express." London.
BAXTER, ALAN: Actor. b. East Cleveland, Ohio,
26 years ago; h. 5 feet 11 inches; light brown hair and
brown eyes; p. father is vice-president of Cleveland Trust
Company; e. Williams University, A.B. 1930, and post-
graduate work in Professor Baker's 47 Workshop, Yale;
hy. drawing, clay modeling, playwrlting. Played with
Group Theatre, then Theatre Guild. Spent summer
at Theatre Group Camp, Lake George, New York, writ-
ing sketches, painting scenery, acting, and doing elec-
trical work. Sketches he has written have appeared In
"Li.e Begins at 8:40," "Calling All Stars," and
"Thumbs Up." Appeared in "Gold Eagle Guy," with
Group Theatre. On screen in 1935: "Mary Burns,
Fugitive," Paramount. In 1936: "The Trail of the
Lonesome Pine." "13 Hours by Air," "Big Brown Eyes,"
"The Case Against Mrs. Ames," Para.; "Parole," Uni-
versal.
BAXTER, DOUGLAS: In 1936: Technical adviser
"Under Two nags," 20th Century-Fox.
BAXTER, GEORGE: Actor, b. Paris. France, April 8.
1U05; e. in Paris. London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Insti-
tute, Peeksklll Military Institute, PeeksklU. N. Y. ; m.
Anne Lewlngton Baxter, writer; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; w. 175
pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy. swimming and auto
racing. Went on the stage at 16 years of age at the
Theatre Guild in New York. Appeared in many stage plays.
First picture was "Marianne"; then the role of Le-
Grand with Loretta Young in "The Careless Age," First
National, and as Tony with Ruth Chatterton in "The
Right to Love," Paramount. In 1933: "Dinner at
Klght," MGM. In 1934: "Thirty Day Princess," "The
Great Flirtation." Paramount. In 1935: "Sing Sing
Xights," Monogram.
BAXTER. JANE: Actress, r. n. Forde. b. Germany,
Sept. 9. 1909; h. 5 feet 5 inches; iight brown hair and
gray eyes. On London stage since 1925. Started films
with "Bed and Breakfast," Gaumont. Has since played in
"Down River," Gaumont; "Two White Arms," 1931, Eric
Hakim; "The Night of the Party," "The Constant
Nymph," both 1933, Gaumont-British. In 1934: "The
Double Event," Triumph; "Girls Please," B & D; "Blos-
som Time," BIP; "We Live Again," United Artists;
"Enchanted April," RKO. In 1935: "Drake of England,"
BIP; "The Clairvoyant," GB. In 1936: "The Man Be-
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New Paramount Personalities .
MARTHA RAYE
BOB BURNS
Paramount takes the lead in the development of
new screen luminaries. Here are some of the new-
comers who will add joy and hilarity and vitality
to pictures scheduled for the 1937-1938 season.
'hey'll Build Box-Office for Tou!
lEANORE WHITNEY
JOHNNY DOWNS
Bax — Bea
hind the Mask," MGM; "Dusty Krmine," J. H. Produc-
tions. In 1937: "April Romance." MGM.
BAXTER, JIMMY: Child actor. In 1935: "The Dark
Angel," UA.
BAXTER, LANCE: Head of Fox Film Research de-
partment, e. military school and Ardingly College. Eng-
land. Served 23 years in British Army, part of time on
special service with Egyptian Army and Sudan Govern-
ment. District Commissioner in the Sudan. First class
Magistrate Sudan government. Awarded prize for higher
Arabic. Government editor of Sudan Herald in KngUsh,
Arabic and Greek. Headed Government Mission to
Abyssinia 1913. Headed Government Mission to Arabia
and Hedjaz 1919. Special Government research across
Africa, Abyssinia to Senegal 1920-23. Active service In
Sudan, Hedjaz, Darfur (Egypt). Active service World
War 1914-18 in France, Italy, Egypt, Palestine. With
Fox Film since 1925 as assistant art director and techniesl
adviser Including technical direction of "Cavalcade" and
"Berkeley Square."
BAXTER, WARNER: Actor, b. Columbus, O., March
29. 1893; h. 5 feet 10% Inches; dark hair and eyes; w.
150 pounds; e. Columbus, 0.; m. Winifred Bryson. pro-
fessional; hy. swimming, tennis and hunting. Stage ex-
perience in New York stock productions. On stage for
more than eight years. Into films in 1922. In "The Run-
away." "Aloma of the South Seas," "Mannequin," "Great
Gatsby," "Miss Brewster's Millions," "Mlsmates,"
"Squaw Man." "Daddy Long Legs," "The Cisco Kid,"
"Surrender"; (1932) "Amateur Daddy," "Man About
Town," "Six Hours to Live," Fox; (1933) "Dangerously
Yours," "I Loved You Wednesday," "Paddy, The Next
Best Thing." "As Husbands Go." Fox; "42nd Street,"
Warner; "Penthouse," MGM. 1934: "Stand Up and Cheer,"
"Such Women are Dantterous," "Grand Canary," Fox;
"Broadway Bill," Columbia. In 1935: "One More Spring,"
"Under the Pampas Moon," Fox. In 1936: "King of
Burlesque." "The Prisoner of Shark Island." "The Road
To Glory." "To Mary— With Love," "White Hunter,"
20th Century-Fox.
BAY, DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BAY, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BAYLIFF, W. LANE: Actor and producer. Australia.
r. n. H. Lane Bayllff; b. London, England, April 6.
1870; h. 5 feet, 8 Inches; grey hair and blue grey eyes;
w. 143 pounds; married; hy. golf and reading: e. Win-
chester and Oxford. Was with Bank of England. On
stage 44 years. Stage career: mostly in West End of
London; In Drury Lane. Vaudeville, St. James, Princesses
Royalty, Criterion theatres and others; four and a half
years, producer and leading man, Liverpool Repertory
theatre. Appeared on screen in "Damaged Goods," Sam-
uelson, England; "The Shadow Between," Tottenham Pic-
tures. England; "The Reef of Stars," African Films, Ltd.;
"The Rushing Tide," Koala, Australia; all silent: "The
Squatter's Daughter," "The Silence of Dean Maitland,"
Cinesound, Australia, both talkers. Played drama, musical
comedy, pantomime and comedy. Produced for several
managements in London, Provinces, Liverpool Repertory, S.
African Theatres, Ltd. and various others. Broadcast,
A. B.C.. Australia.
BAYNES. CAPTAIN GEORGE McLEOD: Buying and
handling special motion pictures. Address 250 West 57th
Street, New York City. Formerly President. Eastern
Service Studios, Inc. b. Canada. Owned and operated
Klnogram newsreel.
BAYNES, SIDNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
BEACH, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Trail Dust," Para-
mount.
BEACH, RICHARD: Actor. In 1936: "The Mandarin
Mystery," Rep. In 1937: "Join the Marines," Rep.
BEAHAN, CHARLES: Associated with Leland Hay-
ward, Inc. m. Sidney Fox. Formerly story and produc-
ti/on executive, Columbia, Universal, Fox, Cecil B. DeMille.
Co-author, "One Night of Love." Columbia; "Night
Court," MGM; "Society Girl," Fox; "Murder by the
Clock." "Dangerous Nan McGrew," Paramount; "Ladies
In Love," Chesterfield; "Sweet Surrender." Universal.
Stage plays: "Jarnegan," "The Last Lover." "Hold
Your Horses." Novels: "The Island God Forgot." "Night
for a Lady."
BEAK, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "King of the Pecos."
Republic.
BEAKS, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Alma.iac.)
BEAL, DOROTHY: Gown designer. In 1936: "Great
Guy," GN. In 1937: "23y2 Hours Leave," GN.
BEAL, JOHN: Actor, r. n. J. Alexander Bliedung;
b. Joplin, Mo.. Aug. 13, 1909; h. 5 feet, 10 inches;
brunette hair and brown eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Mr. and
Mrs. E. A. Bliedung; e. graduate of Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania; hy. drawing; married. On
stage in "Another Language," "She I»ves Me Not,"
"Wild Waves." On screen, 1933. in "Another
Language," MGM; 1934, "Hat, Coat and Glove," "Little
Minister," RKO; 1935, "Les Miserables," 20th Century;
"Laddie," RKO: "Break of Hearts." RKO. On New
York stage In "Russet Mantle." (1936). "M'LIss." "We
Who Are About to Die." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The
Man Who Found Himself," RKO-Radio; "Border Cafe,"
RKO-Radio.
BEAL, MERLE N.: Reviewer. 26 E. 93rd Street, New
York; b. Oakland, Cal., June 28, 1891; e. high school;
married and has one child.
BEAL, SCOTT: Director. Married. Has 26 years'
experience as actor, cameraman, prop boy and many other
departments of motion picture Industry. Assistant di-
rector for 12 years. Directed "Straight from the Heart."
In 1934: assistant director "Imitation of Life," "There's
Always Tomorrow," Universal. In 1935: assistant di-
rector. "Remember Last Night." "The Raven," Uni-
versal. In 1936: unit manager "Nobody's Fool," assistant
director "My Man Godfrey," U.
BEALE, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BEALE, JAMES R.: Branch Manager. Formerly with
Pathe. Universal, and a salesman for Tiffany; was with
Greater Features in 1929. In 1929 joined Columbia as
salesman, and In 1930 was made Denver manager. In
charge of Portland exchange since 1931.
BEALL, HARRY HAMMOND: Director of own bureau
of publicity; b. Gallipolis, Ohio, February 22, 1889; h. 5
feet 8 Inches, brown hair and eyes; w. 190 pounds; p.
Lizzie Augusta Bayes and Basil Beall, non -professionals;
e. Walnut Hills high school. Cincinnati. Ohio: San Diego
and Redlands high school, Pomona college prep, school,
Leland Stanford. Jr., University, University of Southern
California; m. Betty Rush, feature writer. Was news-
paper reporter, editor and publicity writer. Heads pub-
llclty bureau at 541 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, Cal.
BEAN, DONALD PRITCHETT: Manager. Publishing
Division. The University of Chicago Press. Chicago. 111.
b. Farmer City. 111.. March 28. 1895; married; p. Frank
R. Bean and Ada Pritchett Bean; e. University of Chicago,
graduated March 1917, Ph.B. Interested in production of
educational films for Motion Picture Division of University
of Chicago Press.
BEAN, MARGARET: Motion picture editor, Spokesman-
Review, Spokane, Washington. Was graduated from Smith
College In 1913, member of the Smith College canteen unit
and served overseas during the War. Returned to Spokane
and became a member of the editorial staff of the
Spokesman-Review. At present Is motion picture editor
and feature writer.
BEANS, ROBERT T.: City and dramatic editor. In-
telligencer, Wheeling, W. Va. ; b. Wheeling ; married
and has three children. Associated first with Wheeling
Register, later with Intelligencer. SIstersville Daily Re-
view, Wheeling Telegraph and for last ten years back
with Intelligencer.
BEARD, DA. CHARLES E.: Historical research.
Educator, Historian, formerly at Columbia University. In
1935: "Elizabeth of England." BIP.
BEARD, MATHEW "STYMIE": Actor, b. Los An-
geles. Cal., January 1, 1925. Baby parts in "Hallelujah,"
with King Vidor; "Mamba." "Showboat." Mary PIckford's
"My Best Girl," "Hearts In Dixie" and others. Signed
5-year contract with "Our Gang." In 1936: "Rainbow
on the River," RKO-Radio.
BEATON. WELFORD: Editor and publisher of Holly-
wood Spectator. Born in Orillla, Ontario, Can., and edu-
cated in the public schools. Married. All his life In the
newspaper business — reporter, editor, traveling correspond-
ent, publisher. President of Pacific Ports. Inc., Seattle,
Wash., In which he sold his interest In 1920, moving to
Southern California. In March. 1926. he established Holly-
wood Spectator in Hollywood.
BEATTY, BUNNY: Actress. In 1935: "Becky Sharp,"
RKO-Pioneer.
BEATTY, CLYDE R.: Animal Trainer, b. Chllllcothe.
Ohio, June 10, 1905; h. 5 feet 5% Inches; blue-green eyes
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and brown hair; w. 145 pounds; e. CbllUcotbe Eiammar
and high schools. World famous animal trainer. In 1921
was with Gollmer Brothers Circus presenting an act com-
bining two leopards, two tigers and lions. In 1924 with
John Robinson Circus and then with Hagenback-Wallace
Shows, with an act of 20 animals, in 1927 a 600 pound
lion leaped upon him and he was in the hospital for five
weeits. In 1931 he made his debut at Madison Square
Garden in New Yoric with Ringling Brother-Barnum Bailey
show, with an act of 44 wild animals. Had another acci-
dent with a lioness In 1932, which nearly caused his deatl,
and another in 1933. Late in 1932 signed a Universal
Pictures contract to appear with his animals in "The Big
Cage" for that company, picture completed early 1933.
In 1934 "The Lost .Tungle," Mascot seriaL In 1936:
"Darkest Africa," Republic serial. 1937, in own circus.
BEATTY, ED. C: President of the W. S. Butter-
field Circuit. Operates theatres throughout Michigan.
W. S. Butterfleld Theatres, Inc., operates 80 theatres and
Butterfield Michigan Theatres Co., operates 20 theatres.
Associated with Butterfield since his entrance into ex-
hibition.
In 1934 appeared in
1936: "Libeled Lady,"
BEATTY. LAURI: Actress.
"Nana," United Artists. In
MGM.
BEATTY, MAY: Actress, b. Christ Church, New Zea-
land, of Irish English parentage. Went on stage at age
of 7 in her father's theatre. Has played in comedies,
dramas and musical comedies, leading roles in Gilbert and
Sullivan operas in Australia. In 1906 went to London.
Later returned to Australia, playing leading roles in
George M. Cohan's plays. Went to Hollywood and about
one year ago was given featured role in "The Benson
Murder Case." Paramount. Next appeared in "The Bou-
doir Diplomat." Universal: "Ex-Plame," Liberty. In
1934: "Horse Play," Universal. In 1935: "Night Life of
the Gods," Universal; "Becky Sharp," RKO-Pioneer;
"Mad Love," "Here Comes the Band," MGM; "The Girl
Who Came Back," Chesterfield. In 1936: "Little Lord
Fauntleroy." UA; "Showboat." U; "Private Number."
"Lloyds of London," 2(lth Century-Fox. In 1937: "Four
Days Wonder." U.
BEAUCHAMP, CLEM: Actor and assistant director.
In 1933 appeared in "Story of Temple Drake." "Inter-
national House." Paramount. In 1934: assistant director
"Now and Forever." "Many Happy Returns," Paramount.
In 1935: assistant director "Pursuit," MGM; assistant
director, "We're Only Human," "The Lady Consents."
RKO-Radlo; "Car 99." Paramount. Won 1935 Academy
Award for assistant direction of "Lives of a Bengal
Lancer" with Paul Wing. In 1936: assistant director
"Winterset," "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO-Radio; "The
Last of the Mohicans," UA.
BEAUDINE. HAROLD: Director, b. New York City.
Nov. 29. 1894. Entered pictures as a property boy for
Biograph; served as production assistant on West Coast,
mostly with short subject units, becoming assistant director;
later director for Christie and has worked for nearly all
short subject producers; directed a few features with Para-
mount-Christie, directing .Timmy Adams and Bobby Vernon
comedies: directed many Educational comedies.
BEAUDINE, WILLIAM: Director, b. New York City,
January 15, 1892; h. 6 feet IVa inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Ella Moran and William H.
Beaudine, non-professionals; e. Morris high school. New
York City; no stage training; m. Marguerite Fleischer,
non-professional; hy. his four children, hunting and golf.
Beaudine was with Biograph (1904-14); Kalem (1914-16);
Universal (1916-17); Triangle (1917-18)); Christie (1918-
22): Goldwyn (1922-23): Warner Brothers (1923-27):
Universal (1927). and First National (1928). Directed
"The Narrow Street." "Boy of Mine" and "Little Heroes"
for Warner Brothers; "Penrod and Sam," "The Life of
Riley," "Do Your Duty" and "Heart to Heart" for First
National; "Little Annie Rooney" and "Sparrows," United
Artists; "That's My Baby," "Hold That Lion" and "The
Canadian" for Paramount; "Frisco Sally Levy" for Metro -
Goldwyn -Mayer; and "Too Many Women," "The Irresist-
ible Lover," "Give and Take" and "Home .Tames" for
Universal; "Exiles" with Madge Ballamy for Fox; (1929)
"Fugitives," "Two Weeks Off," "Queen of Main Street."
"Devil's Playground," "At Bay." "Dark Swan," "Father's
Son," "Hard to Get." "Girl From Woolworth's." "Those
Who Dance." "Wedding Rings," "Mad Parade," Para-
mount; "Penrod and Sam," "Lady Who Dared." "Road
to Paradise." "Misbehaving Ladies," First National:
"Men in Her Life" and "Three Wise Girls." Columbia;
"Blonde Baby." Columbia. With Paramount directed
"The Crime of the Century." "On Probation." and "Make
Me a Star." In 1933: "Her Bodyguard," "Crime of
the Century." In 1934: "The Old Fashioned Way,"
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on adaptation anu
directed "Dandy Dick." BIP; directed, "So You Won't
Talk," "Get Off My Foot." "Mr. Cohen Takes A Walk."
Warner-FN British; "Boys Will Be Boys." "Where
There's A Will," GB; "Windbag the Sailor," "Educated
Evans," "Feather Your Nest." Directed "Two Hearts in
Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated British.
BEAUMONT, DIANA: Actress; b. London, England.
May 8, 1909; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; w. 119 pounds; blond
hair and brown eyes; m. John Barter; hy. dancing, riding,
swimming; parents non -professionals; e. Ursuline Convent.
Wimbledon. Started on stage at age of 12 in "Peter
Pan"; played in "The Constant Nymph," "While Parents
Sleep," "Proscenium," "The Middle Watch." Pictures
include leading role in "Alibi" (Twickenham, 1930)
"While London Sleeps" (Twickenham). "The Old Man"
(British Lion), "A Lucky Sweep," "Mannequin,"
(Twickenham), "Autumn Crocus," (ATP). In 1934: "A
Real Blohe." In 1936: "Birds of a Feather," Baxter and
Barter Production; "The Secret Voice," Paramount;
"Cutie." British Lion, "Screen Struck." U.K. In nlays
"Love of Women" and "After October,"
BEAUMONT, GERALD: Writer. In 1932: storj
"Winner Take All," Warner; "Fast Companions," "In-
formation Kid," Universal. In 1933: collaborated on
story "Frisco Jenny," Warner. In 1935: story, "Silk
Hat Kid," Fox; "Swell Head," Columbia. In 19.36:
wrote story "The Great O'Malley," WB.
BEAUMONT. HARRY: Director, b. Abilene, Kan..
Feb. 10. 1888. Director with Edison, Essanay, Goldwyn.
Metro, Pox, MGM; entered the picture business in 1915
was actor and writer; directed "Skinner's Dress Suit,"
"Brown of Harvard." "Beau Brummel." "Main Street."
'The Golddiggers," "Babbit," "Forbidden Hours," "Our
Dancing Daughters," "A Single Man." "Broadway Melo-
dy." "Speedway." all for MGM; recent pictures include:
"Floradora Girl." "Children of Pleasure," "Three French
Girls." "Lord Byron of Broadway," "The Torch Song."
and "Dance, Pools, Dance," "Our Blushing Brides," for
MGM. In 1931: "Great Lover," "Laughing Sinners,"
MGM. In 1932: "Are You Listening?" "Unashamed,"
"Faithless," "West of Broadway," MGM. In 1933:
"Made on Broadway." "When Ladies Meet." "Shoulo
Ladies Behave?" MGM. In 1934: "Murder in the Private
Car," MGM; "Enchanted April." RKO-Radio. In 1936:
"Rich and Reckless." "The Girl on the Frpnt Page," U.
In 1937: "When's Your Birthday?" RKO-Radio.
BEAUMONT, LUCY: Died April. 1937. (See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac. )
BEAVERS. LOUISE: Actress, b. Cincinnati, Ohio: e
Pasadena high school. Pasadena, Cal. ; h. 5 feet 4 inches:
w. 189; black hair, black eyes; hy. tennis. Stage experi-
ence: singing in musical comedies. Entered pictures in
1924. Has played in "Gold Diggers," Warner Bros.;
"Glad Rag Doll," "Barnum Was Bight." Universal;
"Coquette," United Artists; "Nix on Dames," Fox;
"Back Pay," First National; "Party Husbands," First
National; "Reckless Living," Universal; "Sundown Trail,"
RKO Pathe; "Annabell's Affairs," Fox; "Six Cylinder
Love," Fox; "Good Sport," Pox; "Girls About Town."
Paramount; "Ladles of the Big House," Paramount; "Old
Man MInick," Warner. In 1933: "Girl Missing." War-
ner; "What Price Innocence?" Columbia; "Her Body-
guard," Paramount; "Bombshell," MGM: "Her Splendid
Folly," Progressive; "Notorious But Nice," "In the
Money," Chesterfield. 1934-35: "Imitation of Life,"
Universal; "I've Got Your Number," "Bedside," "The
Merry Prinks." Warner; "Cheaters," Liberty. In 1935:
"West of the Pecos," Radio; "Annapolis Farewell," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Bullets or Ballots." WB; "General
Spanky," MGM: "Wives Never Know," Paramount; "Rain-
bow on the River." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Make Way
for Tomorow," Para. : "Wings Over Honolulu." "Love In a
Bungalow." Universal.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. •
• professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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hy. - - - hobby
w.
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BECCA, GIUSEPPE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BECHE, ROBERT M.: Associate producer. Bepublic.
b. New York City. June 10. 1906: D. Jean and Martie
Surdez Beche. Entered picture industry in 1925. Republic
Studios since 1935.
BECHTEL, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BECK, ARTHUR F.: Supervisor. In 1936: "Sky
Parade," Paramount.
BECK, JAMES M.: Executive, b. Philadelphia, Pa..
April 17, liii)2; m. Hon. Clarissa Tennant; e. Princeton
University; member of Executive Committee, Gramophone
Co. ("His Masters Voice"), 1921-26; with Western Elec-
tric 1927 ; joined Hays organization in 1929. Became
British representative o( MPPDA. Resigned in 1937.
BECK, JOHN: Actor. Appeared in "Smiling Irish
Eyes" (1929), First National. In 1934: "Spitfire." KKO.
Jn 1936: "Hopalong Cassidy Returns," Paramount.
BECK, MAKTIN: Vaudeville and theatre executive, b.
Czechoslovakia. After a course in dramatic school in
Vienna he came to America to accept his first job as
an actor in a German stock company in New York. He
interested the proprietor of a beer garden in Chicago in
erecting a stage and put on an act. He engaged a
soubrette and a comedian. The venture was so successful
they invited him to conduct a music hall next door.
From this successful experiment, he went to San Fran-
cisco in 1903 and conducted the first Orpheum Thea^re
which was the first of the many theatres of the Orpheum
Circuit, which later became the Western wing of the
far-flung Badio-Keith-Orpheum theatre system. To con-
tinue his association with the theatre after his retirement,
eight years ago, he built the Martin Beck theatre in
New York, deluxe legitimate theatre. On January 1.
1932, he joined RKO in an advisory capacity to make
a survey of Its Interests. In March he became managing
director of RKO vaudeville. Resigned from RKO. 1933.
BECK, RICHARD E.: Sales executive. The March of
Time. Inc.; b. Chicago, 111., June 23, 1905; married.
BECK, THOMAS: Actor. b. New York City; h. 6
feet; w. 168 pounds; p. father Baltimore business man;
e. Baltimore public schools. Johns Hopkins University,
Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, and Maryland
institute of Pine Arts; hy. sports. Appeared with "Barn-
stormers," Johns Hopkins dramatic organization. After
receiving A.B. degree from college, joined "The Vaga-
bonds," Baltimore Little Theatre group. Played parts in
company which was called "University Players." 1932.
Piayed summer stock at Magnolia, Mass., appearing in
"Our Wife," "Gangway" and "The Mad Hopes." In
New York in "Mademoiselle," then "Her Majesty the
Widow." Again in Magnolia in "The Gioconda Smile."
"Oliver Oliver" and "Love in a Black Hat." In 1935 on
screen in "Life Begins at 40," "Charlie Chan in Paris,"
"Charlie Chan In Egypt," Fox; "Music Is Magic," "My
Marriage," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Every Saturday
Night," "Under Two Flags," "Charlie Chan at the Race
Track," "White Fang," "Can This Be Dixie?", "Charlie
Chan at the Opera." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Crack
Up," "Woman Wise," "Dead Yesterday," "Champagne
Charlie." "Seventh Heaven." 20th Cent. -Fox: "Think
Fast .Mr. Muto." "The 13th Chair." MGM.
BECKETT, SCOTTY: Child Actor, b. Oakland, Cal.,
Oct. 4, 1929; h. 3 feet, 4 Inches; w. 36 pounds. Is a
member of "Our Gang," also has played in "Gallant
Lady," "Stand Up and Cheer," "George White's Scan-
dals," "I Am Suzanne," "Sailor Made Widow," and
"Whom the Gods Destroy" (1934), Columbia. In 1935:
"Pursuit," MGM; "Dante's Inferno," Fox; "I Dream Too
Much," RKO. In 193G: "The Case Against Mrs. Ames."
Paramount; "Antliony Adverse," "Charge of the Light
Brigade." WB.
BECKHARD. ARTHUR J.: Producer and writer, m.
Esther Dale, actress. Produced play, "Another Language,"
screened by MGM in 1933. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play of "West Point of the Air," MGM; collaborated on
screen play. "Curly Top," "Our Little Girl," Fox. In
1936: collaborated on .screen play "Border Flight." "Sky
Parade," Paramount.
BECKWAY, WILLIAM: Camerman. In 1936: collab-
orated on "Secret Patrol," Columbia.
BECKWITH, FRANK: Writer. In 1936: dialogue di-
rector "The Case of the Black Cat," WB.
BEDDOE, DON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BEDFORD, BARBARA: Actress, b. Prairie du Chien,
Wis.; e. Lake View, Wis.; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 130:
dark brown hair, blue eyes; m. Has been in "The
Haunted House," First National; "Heroic Lover." Gen-
eral Pictures; "The Broken Mask," "The Port of Miss-
ing Girls," "Marry the Girl," "Mockery," "A Man's
Past," "The Girl from Gay Paree." "Brothers," "The
Cavalier," "Smoke Bellew." In 1934: "Found Alive.'
Ideal Pictures. In 1935: "The World Accuses," "Circum-
stantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "The Keeper of the
Bees," Monogram. Jn 1936; "Ring Around the Moon,"
Chesterfield; "The Mine With the Iron Door," Col.;
"Easy Money," Invincible.
BEDINI-JACOBINI, ATTILIO: Administrative direc-
tor of MGM, Italy; b. Rome, Italy, Jan. 11. 1901; p.
Henry Bedlni-Jacobinl; e. two years university, engineer-
ing: married. With Universal, then MGM. Italy.
BEEBE. FORD I.: Writer and Director, b. Gran.l
Rapids, Mich., Nov. 26, 1888; m. Kitty Delevanti; e.
Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chicago. Write "Don Des-
perado," "Border Blackbirds," "The Boss of Bustler's
Roost," "The Apache Raider," "The Bronco Buster,"
Pathe; "The Wagon Show," First National; "45 Calibre
War," Pathe; 1930-31. "The Indians Are Coming."
Universal; "Phantom of the West," Tec-Art; "King «f
the Wild," Tec-Art; "Alias the Bad Man," Tiffany.
Worked on the Motion Picture News. Then became
affiliated with Mascot as writer, doing originals, con-
tinuity and dialogue, also directing. In 1932 wrote and
directed "Pride of the Legion." In 1933: Directed and
wrote original story, "Laughing at Life," Mascot. In
1934 wrote "The Prescott Kid," "The Revenge Rider,"
Columbia; directed "Law Beyond the Range," Columbia.
In 1935 wrote "Range Raiders" and "Fighting Shadows."
"The Mysterious Avenger," "Cowboy Crusader," "Gun
Law," "Justice of the Range," "Range War," Columbia;
"The Man From Guntown," Puritan; "Tumbling Tumble-
weeds," Republic. In 1936: directed "Stampede," Colum-
bia; wrote screen play "Code of the Range," "The Gal-
lant Defender," Col.; directed serial "Ace Drummond."
Univ.
BEEBE, MARJORIE: Actress, b. Kansas City. Mo.,
October 9, 1909; h. 5 feet 3% inches; red hair and
green eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. May C. Breese and Wil-
liam Beebe, non-professionals; e. Northeast high at
Kansas City and Belmont high at Los Angeles: no stage
training; her hobbies include horses, swimming, books and
acting. On the screen she appeared In two reel comedies
for Universal and Fox, and in feature productions such
as "Ankles Preferred," "Hills of Peril," "Colleen."
"Rich but Honest," "Thief In the Dark," "Love Hun-
gry." "The Farmer's Daughter," "Homesick"; and (1929).
"Not Quite Decent" and "Speak Easy," Fox; "Holly-
wood Star" (1929). and In 1930 In "Bulls and Bears."
"He Trumped Her Ace." "Uppercut O'Brien." "Match
Play." "Honeymoon Zeppelin." "Radio Kisses." "Fal
Wives for Thin," "Campus Crushes," "The Chumps,"
Educational. Mack Sennett Talking Pictures. In 1933:
"One Year Later," Allied.
BEECH ER, JANET: Actress, b. Jefferson City. Mo..
1887. In 1933 appeared In "Gallant Lady." UA— 20th
Century. In 1934: "The Last Gentleman," "The Mighty
Barnum," United Artists-20th Century; "The President
Vanishes," Paramount. In 1935: "Let's Live Tonight,"
Columbia; "Village Tale," RKO; "The Dark Angel." UA;
"So Red the Rose," Paramount. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal; "I'd Give My Life," Paramount;
■The Longest Night," MGM.
BEECHER, SYLVIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-\lmanac.)
BEECHER, LIEUT. W. J.: Technical advisor. In 1935:
".Shipmates Forever," FN.
BEECROFT, CHESTER: Writer. Collaborated on story.
"Three Kids and a Queen," filmed in 1935 by Universal.
BEE-HEE RUBYAE TROUPE: Players. In 1937:
appeared in Vitaphone short product.
BEERS. J. MAXWELL: Editor. The Reporter. Blmlra,
N. Y. ; b. Lindley. N. Y. ; e. high school; married. Was
state editor and motion picture editor. Elmlra Star-
Gazette; associate editor, motion picture and dramatic
editor. Elmlra Advertiser, until he purchased The
Reporter. January 1, 1936, became mayor of Elmlra.
BEERY, CAROL ANN: Child actress. Daughter of
Wallace Beery. In 1935: "China Seas," MGM.
BEERY, NOAH: Actor, b. Kansas City. Mo.. Jan. 17.
1884; b. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 235 pounds; black hair, brown
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eyes; p. Noah Webster and Margaret Beery. He ap-
peared In la:!9 in "The Passion Song," Excellent:
"Linda," First Division; "Careers," "The Isle of Lost
Ships," "Four Feathers," Paramount; and in 1930 in
"Bright Lights," "Murder Will Out," "Sin Flood."
"Song of the Flame," "Way of All Men." First Na-
tional; "Noah's Ark," "Under a Texas Moon," "Golden
Dawn," "Big Boy," Warner Bros.; "Two O'clock In
the Morning," Bell; "False Feathers," "El Dorado: "In
Line of Duty," Monogram: "Drifter," MGM-British;
(1932) "The Ivid From Spain," United Artists: "Out
of Singapore," Goldsmith. In 1932-33 in Universal
serial, "Heroes of the West": "Sunset Pass," "To the
Last Man." "She Done Him Wrong," "Laughing at
Life," Mascot: "The Woman I Stole," Columbia. In
1935: "David Harum." Fox: "Kentucky Kernels," "Cock-
eyed Cavalier," RKO: "Sweet Adeline." Warner: "Mys-
tery Liner." Republic (Monogram); "King of the Damned,"
Gaumont-British. In 1936: "The Marriage of Corbal."
General. In 1937: "Strangers on Honeymoon," GB.
BEERY, NOAH. JR.: b. New York City, Aug. 10,
1915: h. 5 feet 10 inches: brown hair and brown eyes:
p. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Beery, father professional: e.
Urban and Harvard Military Academies, and North Holly-
wood High Shool. Travelled with parents in stock com-
pany. Appeared in "Mark of Zorro," Douglas Fairbanks
silent film, as a boy. On screen in 1929: "Fatlier and
Son," Gotham. In 1932: "Heroes of the West." ami
"Jungle Mystery," Universal serials. In 1934: "The
Trail Beyond," Monogram. In 1935: "The Call of Uu-
Savage," "The Great Air Mystery." Universal serials, and
"Stormy," Universal. In 1936: "Parole," serial "Ace
Drummond." U. In 1937: "The Mighty Treve." "The
Bead Back." V.
BEERY, WALLACE: Actor, b. Kansas City. Mo..
April 1, 1889; h. 6 feet 1 inch: brown hair and hazel
eyes: w. 189 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Kansas
City high school and Chase School of Kansas City: m.
Rita Gilman. professional: hy. flying, fishing and hunt-
ing. Joined Ringling's circus when but 16; then to New
York where he sang in Henry Savage's musical shows in
1904; varied Savage shows with stock work in Kansas City
during the summer. Joined Essanay in Chicago in 1913;
then to Keystone and the next year with Universal. He
then formed his own company which he took to Japan tn
make pictures. After the war he returned to work as a
free lance villain: was signed by Paramount and lias
made many pictures for that company. Has appeared in
"Stairs of Sand." "Behind the Door." "The Spani-:!!
Dancer." "The Devil's Cargo," "Adventure," "The
Pony Express," "Behind the Front." "We're In the
Navy Now." "Fireman. Save My Child." "Now We're
in the Air." "Wife Savers." "Partners in Crime ' "The
Big Killing." "Beggars of Life": (1929) "Chinatown
Nights," "The River of Romance." Paramount: and "The
Big House" (1930): 1932: 'The Champ," "Hell Divers."
MGM: "Grand Hotel." "Flesh." MGM; (1933) "Soviet,"
"Tugboat Annie." "Dinner at Eight," MGM: "The Bow-
ery." United Artists. 1934: "Viva Villa." "Treasure
Island." MGM; "The Mighty Barnum." United Artists
20th Century. In 1935: "West Point of the Air," "China
Seas," "O'Shaughnessey's Boy," "Ah, Wilderness," MGM.
In 1936: "A Message to Garcia." 20th Century-Fox; "Old
Hutch," MGM.
BEETSON. FREDERICK W.: Secretary and Treasurer
of the Association of Motion Picture Producers. Inc..
5504 Hollywood Blvd.. Hollywciod. Cal.. the Pacific Coast
Association maintained by nroduoing members of the Hays
organization, b. New York City. Earlv business exner-
ifnce in advertising agencies in the East and Middle
West. .Joined the MPPDA staff almost immediately unon
th-e formation of that Association in 1922. Transferred to
the Coast in 1923, was made the executive officer of the
Hollywood organization which position he now holds. Lives
in Beverly Hills. Cal.
BEGG. GORDON: Actor, r.n. same. b. Aberdeen. Scot-
land. Jan. 14, 1868: h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 152 pounds:
grey hair, blue eyes; married; hy. sport literature; p. non.
pro: e. Aberdeen Grammar School. Stage before screen.
Films: "Dangerous Ground," Paramount: "Say It with
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
p. -
pro. -
r.n. -
w.
- - parents
professional
- real name
weiqht
Diamonds," MGM; "Honours Easy," B. L P.: Stormy
Weather," Gainsborough; "Marriage of Corbal," Capitol;
■Spy of Napoleon," "Underneath the Arches," Twicken-
ham; "Reverse Be My Lot," Columbia.
BEGGS, EUGENE WM.: Assistant Manager of the Com-
mercial Engineering Department of Westinghouse Lamp
Co.. Bloomfleld, N. J.: b. BoseTllle, N. J.. July 20.
1898; married. 1927; p. Dr. and Mrs. Wm. F. BegKs;
e. Cornell University, class of 1919, B. Chem. 1919-20
-Mazda lamp design engineer: 1920-1926, design engineer
on picture projection and high wattage Mazda lamps:
1926 to date, commercial engineer specializing on prob-
lems involving picture projection, studio lighting and
Dhotocell exciter Mazda lamps: contributor to S. M. P. E.
With engineers of the Westinghouse Lamp Co.. developed
and introduced the biplane filament light source for pro
jectlon lamps. In 1933 extended the use of this new
source to spotlighting and studio liehting.
BEHARANO, JULIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BEHN, HARRY: Writer, b. McCade. Ariz., September
24. 1898 ; e. Harvard and Sweden. Entered pictures in
1925: wrote continuities for "The Big Parade." "The
Crowd," "Hell's Angels," "The Frozen River." "White
Silence": scenario for "One Woman Idea." "The Sin
Sister," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen play "The
Secret of the Chateau," U.
BEHN-GRUND. FRIEDEL: Cameraman, b. Polzin,
Germany. Aug. 26. 1906; e. different schools and private
lessons. With different companies, principally UFA. Cine
Allianz. First cameraman since 1923. Films include
Kiepura-films. Cire Allianz: "Baron Neuhaus." UFA:
"Englische Heirat." Cine Allianz; "8 Madels im Boot.'
"Music im Blut." Fanal; "Barcarole," "Adieu Les
Beaux Jours," UFA; "Meln Herz ruft nach Dlr," Clne-
.Allianz, 1934. In 1935: "Der Polizeibericht meldet,"
■Petersburger Nachte," Majestic.
BEHRMAN, S. N.: Writer, b. Worcester. Mass.. June
9. 1893: h. '5 feet, SVz inches; w. 140 pounds: black hair.
slightly bald, brown eyes: father was a school teacher:
e. public schools of Worcester, graduated from Harvard
and Columbia University where he attained an M.A.
degree. Became book reviewer for the New Y'ork Times.
Wrote reviews and short stories for "Smart Set." "The
Red Book" and other magazines. Wrote many plavs
which were published and produced. In 1930: "He Knew
Women." RKO: "Lightnin." "The Sea Wolf," "Liliom.
Fox. In 1931: "Surrender." "The Brat," "Daddy Long
Legs " Fox. In 1932: "Tess of the Storm Country."
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," Fox. In 1933 wrote
dialogue. "My Lips Betray," "As Husbands Go," Fox:
collaborated on "Hallelujah. I'm a Bum." United Artists:
story "Brief Moment." Columbia: "Queen Christina,"
MGM. In 1935: dialogue adaptation, "Anna Karenina."
MGM: collaborated on screen play. "A Tale of Two
Cities," MGM; story "Biography of a Bachelor Girl."
MGM; collaborated on screen play "Lottery Lover." Fox
BELA. NICHOLAS: Actor, b. Budapest. Hungary. July
18. 1900: e. in Budapest. Paris. Berlin and London:
studied stage art: acting and directing at the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art: married a non-professional: h.
5 feet 10% inches: w. 168 pounds: brown hair and broxvn
eyes: hy. swimming, rowing, hunting and fencing. After
being graduated from the Royal Academy he went on
the legitimate stage in Budapest and has worked on the
stage and in pictures in Berlin, Paris and London. En-
tered pictures in September 1929. Has appeared In
"Night Watch." "Adoration." "The Princess and the
Plumber." "Little Caesar." "Such Men Are Dangerous
and "Dracula."
BELAIR. A. J.: Manager. Rialto Theatre, Wilmingtp^
Del. ' '*'
BELASCO. ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
BELASCO. DAVID: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
story "The Hatchet Man." Warner: "The Son-Daughter."
MGM: "Madame Butterfly." Paramount. In 1935: col-
laborated on "The Return of Peter Grimm." RKO-Radio.
BELASCO. JAY: Actor. In 1936: "Love Before Break-
fast." Universal.
BELASCO, LEON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac.)
HELD EN, CHARLES SPENCER: Writer, b. Mont-
clalr, N. J.. April 21. 1904; h. 6 feet. 1 Inch: browr
liair and eyes: w. 170 pounds: p. Charles S. and Jear
RulT Belden; e. Brown and Yale Universities: married
hy. tennis. Did newspaper work on Syracuse Post-
Standard. Spent eight years in Europe as corresponden'
for leading English papers and American press services
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Films written incliulc •■Guilty Generatiuii," ColuiiilJiii.
'ilystery of tlie Wax Museum." VVaiiier; "The Worlu
Accuses," Chesteraeld. la^i; "-fifteen Wives," "Fugitive
Itoad," Inviniiljie. In I'JliJ: "Sons of Steel," screen
lilay. "A Shot in the Dark," "Fort of Lost Dreams. '
Cliesterfleld; story and screen play, "The Ghost Walks.'
■ Symphony of Living." Invincible. In 193U: collaborated
on dialogue "The Widow from Monte Carlo." "God s
oountry and the Woman." Warner; dialogue. "Murder
of Dr. Harrigan," "San Quenlin." FN; collaborated
soieen play. "Charlie Chan at the Opera." 20th Cent.-
Fox. OrlKinal, "We've Had Our Moments." V.
BELGARD, ARNOLD: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on "The Captain Hates the Sea," Columbia. In 1U35:
idilaborated on "Annapolis Farewell," "Paris in the
.Spring." Paramount.
BELL, ARNOLD: Actor. "OH. M.S.,
GB.
BELL, MAJOR CHARLES HUGH, O.B.E.: Managing
(iirectur. Charles H. Bell and Co., Ltd., consulting engi-
neers. After period as electrical engineer became con-
sulting engineer tor 14 years with Paramount (Europe) ;
studio general manager. Paramount British Studios; chief
technical engineer. KHS, England, two years.
BELL, CHESTER J.: Branch manager, b. Dunkirk,
Ind., May 30, 1S93; p. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bell; e.
high school, business college. Valparaiso University, and
University of Washington; married. In ,lune. 1915. super-
intendent of stores department, Prest-0-Lite, Inc., In-
dianapolis, Ind. In army during the World War. Ke-
juined Prest-0-Lite. then assistant plant manager and
superintendent of production and plant routing, Indian-
apolis. To Detroit, Mich., as branch manager of I'resi-
U-Lite Company. Joined Paramount Pictures as sales-
man. May, 1922, Detroit. After three years in Detroit,
10 Chicago for one year, then returned to Detroit for
Hve years as salesman. Sales manager of Detroit office
until Dec. 1, 1935. Dec. 1. 1935, to May 1, 1936, branch
manager. Salt Lake City, Utah, Paramount. May 1, 193U,
transferred to Denvel'.
BELL. EARL: Branch Manager. With Warner in
Omaha from 1923 to 1929. Film buyer for Warner, home
otlice. one year. From 193(1 to 1932 was assistant theatre
zone manager in Pittsburgh for Warner. Became manager
of Warner exchange, Denver.
BELL, HANK: Actor. In 1933: "Westward Ho," Re-
public.
BELL, JAMES: Actor. In 1913 appeared in "Infernal
.Machine." Fox; "Storm at Daybreak." "Day of Beckon-
ing. ' MGM; "Private Detective 62." Warner; "White
Woman." Paramount.
BELL, MIRIAM: Amusement editor. Daily News, Miami.
Pla. : b. Knightstown, Ind., July 9. 1912; p. K. L. and
Edith Bell; e. Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind,, 1928
to 1930, journalism. Amusements — screen, art, music, books
and general reporting on Indianapolis News, August, 1930,
lo April, 1933. Advertising selling on Miami Daily News.
November, 1933, to April, 1934. Amusements — films, night
clubs, general reporting on Miami Daily News since 1934.
BELL, MONTA: Associate producer, writer, director, b.
Washington. D. C. Feb. 5. 1891; h. 6 feet 3 inches:
dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. IT.") pounds; p. lone
and William Bell, non-professionals; e. Eastern Iii!;li
school and public schools; stock actor for tuo years; liv.
tlieatre. Directed (1929) "Bellamy Trial." To Para-
mount Long Island studios in 1930 as associate producer.
In 1932: "Downstairs," MG.M. In 1933. wrote and
directed "The Worst Woman in Parisy" Fox. In 1934
produced "Men in White," MGM. In 1933: produced
"West Point of the Air," MGM.
BELL, NELSON B.: Dramatic and Motion Picture
lOditor. Washington Post. Washington, D. C. b. Valpa-
raiso. Ind., October 27. 1890: p. Theron H. and Minnie
15. Bell: e. public and high schools, Chica?o University.
Won Chicago Daily News gold medal contest and con-
tracted writing fever, "like all Hoosiersl" Wrote first slang
l)asel)all stories ever published in the West Indies for the
San Juan (Porto Rico) News. Moved to Washington as
tariff expert for Interstate Commerce Commission, resigned
to become assistant Sunday and dramatic editor of the
Washington Post, resigning this In turn to become director
of advertising and publicity for Moore Theatres Corp.,
and later Crandall Theatres (now Warner Bros.) in Wash-
ington territory. Returned to Washington Post in 1927
as motion picture editor and subseouently took over Sunday
and rotogravure editorships. Now handling only legitimate
theatre and motion pictures.
BELL, REX: Actor, r. n. George Francis Beldam: h.
Chicago, October 16, 1906; h. 6 feet, light hair and blue
eyes: w. 170 pounds; p. Daisy Bacon and George C.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
b. Kwala Lumpur.
1886; in. Dorothy
Beldam, nun-professionals; e. Hollywood high school, and
Iowa university; m. Clara Bow, professional; no stage
training; hy. athletics of all kinds. Five years screen ex-
perience. Appeared in 1929 in series of westerns. "Joy
Street," "Pleasure Crazed," "Salute," "They Had to
See Paris," "Harmony at Home." "Llghtnln'," "Bat-
tling With BufTalo Bill," "Forgotten Woman," Law of
the Sea"; (1932) Appeared in Monogram's "From Broad-
way to Cheyenne." "The Man From Arizona." "VArm of
the Law," "Crashin" Broadway." In 1933: "Fighting
Texans, " "The Diamond Trail.""
BELL, SPENCER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BELL, TOM: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on "Kelly
the Second," MGM.
BELL & COATES:
manac.)
BELLAMY, FRANKLIN: Actor.
Federated Malay Straits, March 7. —
Tetley. actress; p. Henry F. and Laura Bellamy; e.
I'lyuiuuth College. England. Was civil engineer; studied
for the stage under the late Edmund Tearle and Sir
Frank Benson. Has been an actor since 1918. Since 1927
played in following British films: "God's Clay" (1927).
FNP; "Yellow Stockings" (1928). WP-Elder; "Wolves.
B & D. and "Power Over Men"' (1929). British Film-
craft; "Night Birds." B.I. P.. and '"Mon. Gosse de
Pere"" (1930). Pathe-Cineroman. French. In 1931:
"Aijove Rubies,"' United Artists, and ""Murder on the
Second Floor,"" Warner-FN-Britlsh. 1933: "It's a King.
•The Little Damozel."' B. & D. "The Barton Mystery. _
Paramount-British. In 1934: '"The Camels Are Coming,
GB In 1935: "Experts Opinion,"' Paramount; "Street
Singer," B & D. In 1936: '"Fame," B & D; "This"ll
Make You Whistle," Wilcox. In 1937: "Member of the
Jury," Fox-British.
BELLAMY, MADGE: Actress, r. n. Margaret Phllpotf
b. Hillsboro. Texas. June 30. 1903; h. 5 feet 3 inches;
auburn hair and brown eyes; w. 110 pounds; p. Annie
Derden and William Bladsoe Philpott. non-profes.lonals;
e. private tutor; dlv. Logan Metcalf; hy. literature, music
and riding. Stage experience In "The l.ove Mill."'
"PoUyanna"" and ""Dear Brutus." Screen experience rpn-
sisls of roles in "The Iron Horse," "'Lorna Doone,'" "Hail
the Woman," '"Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl."
""Ankles Preferred." '"Alimony." "Summer Bachelors "
""Very Confidential."' '"The Telephone Girl." "Sllh
Legs," "Sandy," "Mother Knows Best," "The Play
Girl," "Soft Living"": in 1929 "Fugitives." Fox; "To-
night at Twelve." Universal; "White Zombie." United
"Ankles Preferred" "Alimony," "Summer Bachelors."
"Riot Squad," Mayfalr; "Gordon of Ghost City." Uni-
versal serial. Back with Fox. In 1934: "Charlie Chan
in London." Pox. In 1935: "Great Hotel Murder, The
Daring Young Man,"' Fox.
BELLAMY. RALPH: Actor, b. Chicago. 111.. .Tune 17.
1905; h 6 feet Vx Inch; light brown hair and blue eyes;
IV. 178 pounds; e. public schools of Chicago; m. Catherine
Willard; hy. collecting old music boxes. Stage ex-
perience: "Holiday,"" "Coquette." and others. Screen
experience In "The Secret Six," "The Magnificent Lie.
"West of Broadway.'" Signed contract with Fox In
September. 1931. and appeared In "Surrender." "Almost
Married." "Disorderly Conduct." "Young America. ' The
Woman In Room 13." "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, all
for Fox 1933: "Picture Snatcher." "The Narrow Cor-
ner "' "Ever in Mv Heart." Warner; "Parole Girl."
■Below the Sea."" "Before Midnight,"" Columbia; 'Head-
line Shooter,"' "Blind Adventure," "Flying Devils." Ace
of Aces,"" Radio. In 1934; "This Man Is Mine," Spit-
fire." RKO: "The Crime of Helen Stanley," Girl In
Danger." "'Once to Every Woman."' "One Is Guilty,"
Columhia. In 1935: ""The Wedding Night," United
Artists; "Eight Bells," Columbia; "The Healer, Mono-
gram; "Gigolette," Select; "Hands Across the Table,'
Paramount; "Navy Wife." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Roaming Lady," "The Final Hour," Columbia: "Straight
from the Shoulder."' Paramount: "The Man Who Lived
Twice." Col.; "Wild Brian Kent," 20th Cent. -Fox. In
1937: "Counterfeit Lady." "'Let"s Get Married."' Col.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - . - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n.
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
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BELLEW, ANITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Pitcure Al-
manac.)
BELLEW, COSMO KYRLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
BELLIS, GUY: Actor. In 1935: "Cardinal Richelieu,"
UA-20th Century.
BELLIS. W. MESSENGER: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
BELLMAN, JACK: General manager. Republic Ex-
clianses; b. Kiev, Russia, Sept. 11, 1890; e. elementary
schools, Russia. Came to the United States in 1908.
Entered the motion picture industry when he became a
booker with Exhibitor's Film Exchange; stayed with this
exchange for two years, when he became manager of the
Royal Theatre at 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue; served in
this capacity for four years, when he became manager of
(he Pioneer Film Exchange. At the time of its liquida-
tion was its general manager. Started the Renown Ex-
\hange, and then left that to form Hollywood Pictures
Corporation. Later acquired the franchise for distribution
of Columbia Pictures in the New York territory, and was
so successful that the business but not the name was
acquired by Columbia, which started its own New York
exchange with Jack Bellman in charge. Stayed with
Columbia for several years, when he resigned to go back
into Hollywood Pictures Corporation and independent
distribution. In 1935 became general manager of Republic
Exchanges, following merger of Hollywood Exchange and
Majestic Exchange.
BELMONT. MRS. AUGUST: b. Wigan, Lancashire.
Eng. ; m. August Belmont Feb. 2(i, 1910; p. Charles and
Madge (Carr) Robson; e. Graduate of St. Peter's Academy,
S. I., N. Y., 1897. Debut as actress, California
Theatre, San Francisco, 1897. Played In stock com-
panies. San Francisco and Denver. Was Bonita in
"Arizona." Headed cast in "She Stoops to Conquer."
New Amsterdam Theatre. New York. 1905. In "The
Dawn of Tomorrow." "Merely Mary Ann." and "Salomy
.Tanc." Retired from stage. 1910. Member of National
Executive Committee. A.R.C. Co-author of "In the Next
Room" (play). Resigned presidency of Motion Picture
Research Council in 1934. Address: 45 Cedar Street. New
York.
BELMONT, BALDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BELMONT. GLADYS: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
BELMORE, BERTHA: Actress: b. Manchester, Eng-
land, Dec. 22, 1882; h. 5 ft. 8% in.; w. 160 pounds; brown
hair and blue eyes; married; hy. golf and motoring; ap-
peared on stage at 6 years old, and later to'jred from
coast to coast in USA with Sir Philip Ben Greet' s
Shakespearean Players. In 1934 appeared in "Over the
Garden Wall." 'Give Her a Ring." BIP. 1933 films in-
clude "So Ynu Went Talk ' (Warner). "You Never Can
Tell" (BIP), "Give Me a Ring," BIP; "Are You a
Mason," "In the Soup," Warners. In 1936: "Broken
Blossoms," Twickenham.
BELMORE. DAISY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
BELMORE. LIONEL: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in "The
Love Parade," Paramount; "From Headquarters." War-
ner Bros.; in 1930 In "Playing Around." First Na-
tional; "Captain of the Guard." Universal. In 1933:
"Warrior's Husband," Fox. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne."
Pox: "Jane Eyre," Monogram. In 1935: "Vanessa, Her
Love Story," "Bonnie Scotland." MGM; "Cardinal Riche-
lieu," UA-20th Century; "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic.
In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." "The Last of the
Mohicans," UA : "Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio. In
1937J "Maid of Salem," Paramount.
BELOCKi HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BELVILLE. RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BEN-AMI, JACOB:
Almanac.)
BENARD. RAY: Actor. Changed name to "Crash"
Corrigan. b. Milwaukee. Wis.. Feb. 14, 1909; e. Mil-
waukee and North Denver High School, Denver, Col.
Became motion picture stunt man in 1933. Under con-
tract to Republic. In 1934: "Mystery Ranch," Wm.
Stelner. In 1935: "The Singing Vagabond." Republic.
In 1936: "Darkest Africa," "The Undersea Kingdom,"
Republic.
BENCH LEY, ROBERT: Writer and actor, b. Wor-
cester, Mass.; p. Charles Henry and Jane Benchley; e.
Harvard, 1912, B. A.; m. Gertrude Darling, June 6, 1914,
and has two boys. Was In advertising department of the
Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia; did industrial
personnel work in Boston. Became an associate editor of
the New York Tribune Sunday magazine, then editor of
the New York Tribune Graphic. Was secretary to the
Aircraft Board in Washington during the last year of
the war. Then managing editor of Vanity Fair, after-
ward conducting a column for the New York World.
From 1920-1929 was dramatic editor of Life, then joined
The New Yorker magazine as theatrical critic, retaining
post ever since. Has appeared in the "Music Box Re-
vue," made six humorous short subjects, and done much
writing, reciting and recording, including monologues
such as "The Life of the Polyp." "Sport Parade," RKO-
Radio; "Sky Devils," United Artists. Appeared on
screen in 1933: "Headline Shooter," "Rafter Romance,"
Radio; "Dancing Lady," MGM. In 1934: "Social Regis-
ter," Columbia; collaborated on "The Gay Divorcee,"
RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on screen play of
"Murder on a Honeymoon," RKO; appeared in "China
i^eas," MGM. Under contract to MGM as writer, director
and actor. Won Academy award for 1936 for MGM short
comedy. "How to Sleep." In 1936; collaborated on
"Dancing Pirate." RKO-Radio; RKO-Radio short product;
appeared in "Piccadilly Jim," MGM; appeared in MGM
short product. In 1937 : Columbia and MGM short
product.
BENDER, HAJ?<RY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENDOW, WILHELM: Actor. In 1936: appeared in
"Ein Walzer Fuer Dich," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BENEDICT. BROOKS: Actor. Appeared In 1929 In
"The Sophomore." Pathe: "Clear the Decks." Universal;
and "The Street of Chance" (1930). Paramount. In
1933: "Cheating Blondes," Majestic: "Picture Brides."
.Mlied. In 1935: "Murder on a Honeymoon." RKO. In
1936: "Follow the Fleet," RKO; "Early to Bed," Para-
mount.
BENEDICT, HOWARD: Director of studio publicity,
RKO Radio Pictures, Hollywood. b. Baltimore, Md..
■lune 10. 1902; e. Johns Hopkins University. 1923. News-
paper experience, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore American,
Asso<'iated Press, United Press, International News Ser-
vice. Publicity director for Max Gordon, Noel Coward,
Sam H. Harris, and others. .Joined RKO in March, 1935.
BENEDICT, KINGSLEY: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENEDICT, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Haskell, Okla. ; h.
5 feet, 6 inches; blond hair and blue-gray eyes; w. 114
pounds; p. mother; e- public schools of Tulsa, Okla., and
Tulsa Central High School. Was office boy eight years
before and after school. Sold newspapers in Denver,
worked in Kansas vvheatfields; in plumbing shop; six
months in Portland doing odd jobs. In 1935: appeared in
'$10 Raise." "Doubting Thomas." "Ladies Love
Danger," Fox; "College Scandal," Paramount; "Silk Hat
Kid." Fox; "Way Down East," "Show Them No Mercy,"
"Your Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-Fox; "Three Kids
and a Queen," Universal. In 1936: "The Country Doc-
tor." "Bamona." 20th Cent.-Fox; "The Witness Chair,"
"M'Liss," "They Wanted To Marry," RKO-Radio
"Libeled Lady." MGM. In 1937: "That I May Live.'
20th Cent. -Pox.
BENGE. WILSON: Actor, b. Greenwich, London: e. at
Royal Naval College; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; w. 156 pounds;
liy. gardening. Went on the stage at the age of 17 as
"Little Billee" in "Trilby." Played in stock for two
years. At 21 was producing plays in England. Met
Douglas Fairbanks and played in "Robin Hood." Then
lie went with Thomas H. Ince for several productions
followed by an assignment at the old Goldwyn Studios.
Appeared in "Ten Commandments," "The Road to Yes-
terday." "King of Kings," "Raffles," "Her Marriage
Bed." starring Clara Bow: "A Most Immoral Lady"
(1929). First National, "Bulldog Drummond" (1929).
United Artists, and "Untamed" (1929). MGM: "Cynara."
United Artists. In 1933: "Big Executive." Paramount;
"By Appointment Only." Chesterfield. In 1934: "Twin
Husbands," Chesterfield. In 1935: "Cardinal Richelieu,"
20th Century: "The Ghost Walks," Invincible; "False
Pretenses." Chesterfield. In 1936: "Dancing Feet." Re-
public; "The Criminal Within," Chesterfield.
BENGTSON, ERIC: Music. In 1935: "Swedenhlelms,"
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
BENHAM. ELBA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
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BENJAMIN, ARTHUR: Music. In 1U37: arranged
music "Wings of tlie Morning," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BENJAMIN, PAUL JONES: Production Manager. Na-
tional Screen Service Corp. ; b. Hambure. Germany, Jan.
3, 1897; married. Associated with National Screen for a
period of 17 years, vice president of Associated Motion
Picture Advertisers during 1929. Served three years as
treasurer of AMPA.
BENJAMIN, WILLIAM: Branch Manager, b. Aug. 2,
1890; married. Started about 1913 with Central Film
Co. as salesman at Indianapolis; then went to Kansar
City as salesman for Universal. About 1923 was seni
to South America by Universal as branch and district
manager in charge of practically all of Northern Brazil,
with headquarters at I'ernambuco, and with supervision
as far south as Bahia. Alter a year in South America
returned to U. S. and was in special sales capacity witli
Universal for about a year. Then became branch manager
at Omaha for FBO, opened Des Moines branch for com-
pany, returned to Kansas City doing special work for
RKO, later appointed Chicago branch manager. After
leaving RKO became district manager for Columbia in
Midwest Division ; then Kansas City branch manager for
Columbia. Branch manager. Universal, Kansas City, since
April 25, 1932.
BENNET, SPENCER G.: Producer. Was an Arctic
traveler. Hudson's Bay explorer, crack sculler of Sheeps-
head Bay Rowing Club, N. Y. Screen career: Played
stunt and thrill parts, later became assistant director and
director with Pathe, and has done many Allene Ray-
Walter Miller Pathe serials; "The Man Without a Face,"
"Hawk of the Uills." "Melting Millions," "The Yellow
Cameo," "The Terrible People" and "Marked Money."
"Rogue of the Rio Grande," World Wide. In 1931 pro-
duced and directed Nick Harris, distributed by RKO Radio,
and directed RKO's fiist serial, "The Last Frontier." and
"Midnight Warning," Mayfair (1932). In 1933: "Justice
Takes a Holiday," Mayfair. Directed Ken Maynard pic-
tures, "The Cattle Thief," "Thundering Hoofs," Columbia.
In 1934: directed "Badge of Honor," "Fighting Rookie,"
"The Oil Raider," "Night Alarm," "Ferocious Pal." In
1935: directed "Calling All Cars," "Rescue Squad,"
Mayfair: "Lawless Riders," "Western Courage," Columbia;
"Get That Man," Empire. In 1936: "Avenging Waters,"
"Heroes on the Range," "The Unknown Ranger," Columbia.
BENNETT, BARBARA: (See 1906-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT, BILLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT, BILLY: Actor. In 1935: "Radio Parade
of 1935," British International Pictures. In 1936: "Soft
Lights and Sweet Music," British Lion. In 1937: "Call-
ing All Stars," British Lion.
BENNETT, CHARLES: Author. Wrote screen plays:
"Blackmail." "Hawley's of the High Street." "House
of Trent," "Secret of the Loch." "Deadlock." "Matinee
Idol," "Night Mail," "Gay Love," "Warn London."
"Two Way Street." In 1936: "The Thirty-Nine Steps."
"The Woman Alone," "Secret Agent," "The Man Who
Knew Too Much." "The Clairvoyant." "King of the
Damned." In 1937: "A Shilling for Candles." "Shadow
of the Wing." Author of "Blackmail." "The Last Hour."
"Sensation," "House of Trent." "Matinee Idol." "Night
Mail," "Secret of the Lech." "Two Way Street." "Manne-
quin," "Deadlock," "Paris Plane." "Number. Please."
"Blue Smoke." "Partners. Please." In 1936: "The Man
Who Knew Too Much." "The Clairvoyant." In 1937:
"Shadow of the Wing." Plays Include: "Blackmail."
"The Return." "The Last Hour." "Sensation." "Bis
Business," "Page from a Diary," "Midnight."
BENNETT, CONSTANCE: Actress, b. New York. Oct.
22, 1905; h. 5 feet 4 inches; fair hair and blue eyes: w.
110 pounds; p. Richard Bennett, professional: e. Miss
Shandor's school. Mrs. Merrill's school and Mme. Balsan's
Finishing school, Paris; div. Philip Plant; m. Marquis
de la Falalse de la Coudraye; hy. bridge, living in
France and good books. No stage experience. Screen
experience as follows: first role in "Cytharea" under
Samuel Goldwyn; Pathe, "Into the Net" and a five-year
contract with Pathe; Paramount, "Code of the West."
"The Goose Hangs High"; First National, "My Son";
Warner Bros., "My Wife and I"; Universal, "The Goose
Woman" and starring contract with Metro-Goldwyn In
"Sally, Irene and Mary." The new Pathe contract fol-
lowed a four-year absence from the screen. Since return-
ing she has appeared in "Rich People" and "This Thing
Called Love" for Pathe and in "Son of the Gods" for
First National; and in 1930 "Three Faces East." Warner
Bros.; "Common Clay." Fox; "Sin Takes a Holiday,"
"Lady With a Past," "Bought" and "Two Against
the World," Warner; "Born to Love," "What Price
Hollywood," "Lady With a Past." (1982) "Bockabrt."
RKO Radio; (1933) "Our Betters," "Bed of Boiai."
"After Tonight," RKO Radio; "Moulin Rouge," "Affairs
of Cellini," United Artist8-20th Century. In 1934:
■Outcast Lads." MGM. In 1935: "After Office Hours,"
MGM. In 1936: "Everything Is Thunder," GB; "Ladies
in Love," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BENNETT, DOROTHY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on "Wives Never Know," Paramount.
BENNETT, ENID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT. FAITH: Actress, r.n. same. b. London. May
12, 1911; h. 5 feet 5V2 inches; w. 122 pounds; fair hair,
hazel eyes; m. Charles Bennett; hy. flying and writing; p.
non-professional; e. high school. Stage before screen.
Films: "Hawleys of the High Street," "Pride of the
Force." "Love Nest," "Master and Man" (all B. I. P.),
"Seeing Is Believing," Paramount-British; "Mannequin,"
Twickenham; "One Good Turn," Rock.
BENNETT, GERTRUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT, HUGH: Film editor. In 1935: "Rumba,"
"The Glass Key," "Coronado," Paramount. In 1936:
■KiUicho, ' "And Sudden Death," "Lady Be Careful."
Paramount. In 1937: ''Maid of Salem." Paramount.
BENNETT, IRENE: Actress, r. n. Irene Horsley. b.
Marshall, Okla., Dec. 17, 1913; h. 5 ft. 4 in.; w. 118
lbs.; brown hair and eyes; hy. sketching and writing;
e. high school and college. Was a model. In 1.936:
appeared in "Lady Be Careful." "The Plainsman," "Easy
to Take," "Straight from tlie Shoulder," "Wives Never
Know," "Poppy," "Too Many Parents," "Hideaway Girl,"
"Sky Parade," Paramount.
BENNETT, JILL:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BENNETT, JOAN: Actress, b. Palisades, N. J.. Febru-
ary 27, 1910; h. 5 feet 3 inches; golden blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; e. private tutors, St. Mar-
garet's Boarding School, Waterbury, Conn., and at a
finishing school, L'Ermitage, Versailles, France; m. Gene
Markey, playwright, March 16, 1932; has two daughters.
On the stage in support of her father in "Jarnegan," then
was given her first film role, that of Phyllis, in Ronald
Colman's all-talking "Bulldog Drummond." Was then
signed to a contract by the Art Cinema Corporation,
United Artists' producers, and cast in the principal female
role of "Three Live Ghosts." Appeared in 1929 In
"Mississippi Gambler," Universal, and "Disraeli," War-
ner; in 1930 in "Crazy That Way," Fox; "Puttln" on
the Ritz." United Artists: "Maybe It's Love." ."Moby
Dick," Warner Bros.; (1932), "Careless Lady, She
Wanted a Millionaire," Fox; "The Trial of Vivienne
Ware," "Week Ends Only," "Me and My Gal, Wild
Girl," Fox. In 1933: "Arizona to Broadway," Fox;
"Little Women," Radio. In 1934: "The Pursuit of Hap-
piness," Paramount; "The Man Wlio Reclaimed His
Head." Universal. In 1935: "Mississippi." ••PTivatf
Worlds," "Two for Tonight," Paramount; "She Couldn t
Take It," Columbia; "The Man Who Broke The Bank at
Monte Carlo," 20th Century-Pox. In 1936: "13 Hours by
Air," "Big Brown Eyes," "Wedding Present," Para-
mount; "Two in a Crowd." Universal.
BENNETT, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT, LEILA: Actress, r. n. Mrs. Prank
Keough; b. United States; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; brown hair
and brown eyes; w. 112 pounds; p. mother; e. public
school; married; hy. horse racing. Was in legitimate
theatre, plays Including "Thunder," "The First Year,"
(U. S. and London), "Chicken Feed," "It's A Wi.ie
Child," "Lightnin'," "Holy Terror," "The Wheel."
Films include "Taxi," First National: "Dr. X," First
National: "Emma." MGM; "Tiger Shark," First Na-
tional; "Purchase Price," First National; "First Year,"
Fox; "Terror Abroad," Paramount; "Study in Scarlet."
Pox- World Wide; "Sunset Pass," Paramount; "Wagon
Wheels," Paramount: "Strictly Dynamite," RKO: "No
Other Woman," BKO; "Mark of the Vampire," MGM:
"Dames," First National; "Housewife," First National;
"Once to Every Woman," Col.; "Unknown Blonde,"
Majestic. In 1936: "Fury," MGM.
BENNETT, MEL: Dramatic editor. Record. Stockton,
Cal. ; b. Stockton, Cal.. July 28, 1905; p. Mrs. W. E.
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Spangler: e. Stockton High School, and College of the
Pacirtc, A.U. ; iniirried and has one child. Was active In
dramatics and journalism in college. Reported for Stock-
ton Independent. 1923-1924. Reporter. state , , editor
and dramatic editor of Stockton Record since 1925. Member
Theta Alpha Phi, national honorary dramatic fraternity.
BENNETT, MICKEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENNETT. RAFAEL: Actor. In 1937: appeared in
'Battle of Greed," "Old Louisiana," Crescent.
BENNETT, RICHARD: Actor, b. Deacon's Mills. Ind.,
May 21, 1873; h. 5 feet 10V4 inches; blue eyes and grey
hair; w. 170 pounds: hy. Has three daughters, Constance.
Joan and Barbara. Stage experience: "Charley's Aunt."
"The JAon and the Mouse," "The Hypocrites." "Strong-
heart." "What Every Woman Knows." "The Barker.]'
".larnegan," and others. On screen: "Damaged Goods.
"The Home Towners." "Bought," "Arrowsmith." and
"This Reckless Age." Was given long term contract
by Paramount and a leading role in "Madame Rack-
eteer." and "It I Had a Million," "The Song ef
Songs," Paramount: (1933) "The Woman Accused." "Big
Executive," Paramount. In 1934: "Nana," United Artists-
Goldwyn. In 1935: "This Woman Is Mine." Paramount.
BENNETT, RUSSELL: In 193G: musical arrangements
"Showboat," Universal.
BENNETT, SPENCER GORDON: Director. In 1936:
"Lawless Riders." "Heroes of the Range," "The Fugitive
Sheriff. ■ Columbia.
BENNISON, ANDREW: From the production field
lie became a scenario writer for Fox: scenarist for
ieries of Imperial two-reel comedies and a number of
•ielen and Warren comedies and 0' Henry's; "Publicity
Uadness." "Car Shy." "Non-Stop Bride": dialogue for
"Detectives Wanted" and "Words and Music": story
'or "Chasing Through Europe"; screen version of "Let's
Make Whoopee." "Let's Go Places," Fox. 1930-31. "On
the Level" and "Men On Call" for Fox. In 1932 directed
"This Sporting Age," Columbia. In 1933: Dialogue
director, "When Strangers Marry." Columbia. In 193.j:
collaborated on "The Affairs of Susan," Unlversa.l.
BENNY, JACK: Actor and radio comedian, r. n. Jack
Kubelsky; b. Chicago, III.; h. 5 feet 9 inches; blue eyes
and dark brown hair; w. 150 pounds; e. public schools of
Waukegan, III., and Chicago; hy. golf. Pictures include:
"Hollywood Revue of 1929," MGM ; "The Road Show."
MGM; "The Medicine Man" (1930). Tiffany; "Bright
Moments," Vitaphone; "The Song Writers Revue," Metro
Movietone Act. In 1933: "Mr. Broadway." produced by
Broadway-Hollywood Productions. In 1934: "Transatlantic
Merry-Go-Round," United Artists. In 1935: "Broadway
Melody of 19,36." "It's in the Air." MGM. In 1936:
"The Big Broadcast of 19:'.7." "College Holiday." Para-
mount.
BENNY. JOE: Child aclor. In 1935: Vitaphone short
product.
BENOIT-LEVY, JEAN: Director. In 1935: co-directed
"La Maternelle." John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
BENSON, ELAINE: Child actress, 14; fair hair; gray
eyes; accomplished dancer; can speak French and German;
hj. riding and reading; film debut made in BIP "Old
Curiosity Shop." as Little NeU.
BENSON, JENNIE: Dramatic coach for studios. b.
1903; h. 5 feet 2 inches; brown hair and brown eyes;
w. 125 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. University of
California ; hobby is doing creative writing. was radio
character actress. Does coaching for studios. Films in-
clude "Sadie Thompson," United Artists; "Racketeer."
Columbia; "The Country Doctor," Twentieth Century-
Fox (1936); "Big Boy," Educational.
BENSON. RICHARD: Writer. In 1934: script. "My
Heart is Calling." Gaumont-British. In 1935: collaborated
on adaptation and dialogue. "The Divine Spark," collabo-
rated on adaptation, "Car of Dreams," Gaumont-Brltlsh.
BENSON, SYDNEY: Actor. In 1936: "The Song of
Freedom.'" British Lion.
BENT. BUENA: Actress. In 1936: "The Amazing
Quest." UA.
BENTLEY, ELDRED G.: Died June 16. 1936. (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BENTLEY, IRENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BENTLEY. DR. MADISON: (See 19,36-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
BENTLEY, THOMAS: Director. Born In London,
lOngland; over 6 feet tall; e. Westminster School. After
training as engineer, went Into vaudeville as Impersonator
of Charles Dickens' characters, which led to direction of
■'Oliver Twist," Then, "David Copperfleld," "Barnaby
Rudge," "The Old Curiosity Shop." "The Chimes" and
"Hard Times." Directed "The Silver Lining" and
"Not Quite A Lady," B.I.P., silents. Then the talkers
"The American Prisoner," "Compromising Daphne."
"Young Woodley," "Hobson's Choice," ""Keepers of
Youth.'" "The Last Coupon"" and "Sleepless Nights." In
1933: "The Scotland Yard Mystery," "The Great De-
fender," "Those Were the Days." In 1935: "The Old
Curiosity Shop," BIP; supervising director, "Music Hath
Charms." Associated British Pictures. Now director of
Kialto Productions, Ltd. In 1936: "She Knew What She
Wanted."
BENTON, DEAN: Actor. In 1934: "Return of
Chandu." Principal. In 1935: "Hard Rock Harrigan,"
Fox; "Thunder Mountain," 20th Century-Fox.
BENTON, WILLIAM E.: Benton Circuit, 3'28 Broad-
way. Saratoga Springs. N. Y. : b. Saratoga Springs, N. Y.,
Aug. 6, 1891; married; p. Lewis W. and Mary G. Benton:
e. high school. Columbia School of Mines and Legal
Kducation. Attorney-at-law for eight years. Acquired.
I)y purchase or construction, houses In following New
York State cities and towns: Saratoga Springs, Ballston.
Spa, Whitehall, Plattsburg. Mechanicvllle, Glen Falls,
Granville. Cohoes. Is a director of the Saratoga Na-
tional Bank, a Manager of Saratoga Hospital, vice-presi-
dent of Eastman Business School; past president. Sara-
toga Springs Chamber of Commerce: director. Champlain
Spinners. Inc. ; president. Saratoga Springs Industries.
Inc.
BERANGER, ANDRE: Director and actor, r. n. George
Andre de Beranger; b. Sydney. Australia. March 27.
1895; h. 5 feet lO'A Inches; brown liair and eyes; w. 150
pounds; education in Sydney and Paris; hy. literature
music, painting, history, archaeology, ocean cruising and
walking. Stage experience with the Walter Bentley
players and contemporary companies in Australia at the
age of 10; also "Othello." "School for Scandal." '"Twelfth
Night." "Sweet Lavender." "The Bell.j," "'Beau Brum-
mel," "For the King," "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet,"
"Julius Caesar." '"Merchant of Venice." and Classic
liepertoire (drama and comedy). Screen experience In
I). W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation." ""Home Sweet
Home,"" '"Intolerance." and '"Broken Blossoms"; in
Kirst National's '"The Bright Shawl" and "Ashes of
Vengeance" and in "The Bat"; with Douglas Fair-
banks in "The Half Breed" and "The Good Bad
.Man"; in Univcrsal's ""Mixed Blood."' "The Man in
Blue." "A Woman's Faith"; PDC's "Beauty and the
I5ad Man." in Paramount's "Sandy." "Those Without
Sin" and "'JMie Eagle of the Sea," "Beau Brummel."
lie has appeared with Douglas Fairbanks In "Flirting
with Fate" and "Manhattan Madness"; In First Na-
tional's "Dulcy": Paramount's "Are Parents People?",
""Grounds for Divorce." "The Grand Duchess and the
Waiter." "The Lady of the Harem." "Miss Brewster's
Millions" and "Paradise for Two"; in Fox "Fig
Leaves"; Ernst Lubitsch's "So This Is Paris"': in Unl-
versal's ""The Small Bachelor," and in Warner Broth-
ers' "If I Were Single."" '"Powder My Back" and "Be-
ware of Bachelors." Also in the following talkers:
Lloyd Bacon's "Stark-Made" for Warner Brothers-Vita-
phone; Benjamin Glazer's "The Missing Man." for
I'athe-Photophone; and Michael Curtiz' "Alimony An-
nie" for Warner Brothers-Vitaphone. In "Strange
Cargo" (1929). Pathe. Has directed over twenty pic-
tures in America. England and on the Continent. Ap-
peared also in "Glad Rag Doll." Warner: "Llllies of
tlie Field." First National; "Boudoir Diplomat." Uni-
versal; "Three Girls Lost," "Annabelle's Affairs." nnd
Surrender," Fox; "Age for Love," United Artists: "Ladies
of the Jury," RKO Radio. In 1933: Appeared in
""Mama Loves Papa," Paramount. In 1934 appeared in
"Kiss and Make Up," Paramount. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal: "The Big Noise," "Hot Money."
"King of Hockey," WB; "Walking on Air," RKO-Radio.
BERANGER, CLARA: Writer, r. n. Clara Strouse. b.
Baltimore; e. Goucher College; m. William C. DeMille.
director: they have one child; hy. likes to swim and
fish. Newspaper and story writing, then entered films in
1913. Wrote scenario on "Miss Lulu Bett." "Grumpy."
"Dr. .Tekyll and Mr. Hyde"; also wrote "The Forbidden
Woman." "Almost Human," "Little Adventuress."
"Craig's Wife": "Idle Rich." "This Mad World" for
MGM. In 1934: Collaborated on screen play. "His
Double Life." Paramount; "The Social Register,"
Columbia.
BERANGER. LYNN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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BERCOVICI, MARIE M.: Author. Wrote play,
".Strangers All," screened in 1935 by Radio.
BERESFORD, ANDREW: Ai tor. In 19.S6: "The Fly-
ing Doctor," 20(h Cent. -Fox.
BERESFORD, HARRY: Actor, b. London, England
and appeared on the London stage also on Broadway
in "Boys Will Be Boys," "Michael and Mary" and
others. On screen: "Dance Team," Fox; "Finn and
Hattie," "Scandal Sheet," "Up Pops the Devil," "The
Secret Call." "Forgotten Commandments," "The Sign
of the Cross," Paramount. In 1933: "I Cover the
Waterfront," United Artists.: "Dinner at Eight," "NiRht
Plight," MGM: "Bureau of Missing Persons." "Ever
in My Heart," "College Coach," Warner. In 1934:
"Fashions of 1934, "First National; "The Merry Frinks."
Warner. In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," "Seven Keys to
Baldpate," RKO; "David Copperfield," "Anna Karenina,"
MGM; "I'll Love You Always," Columbia; "Page Miss
Glory," "I Found Stella Parish," Warner. In 1936:
"Klondike Annie," Paramount; "Follow the Fleet," Para-
mount: "Grand Jury." RKO-Badio; "Postal Inspector,"
U; "In His Steps," GN.
BERG, DAVID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BERG, HERBERT S.: Motion picture trade paper and
radio contact for Paramount Pictures, b. New York City.
October 25, 1903.; married; p. Morris H. and Bertha
Berg; e. local public and high school and college. Did
sales promotion with S. Stein & Companj, woolen com-
pany. Started with Warner Bros., later joined Fo.t in
exploitation department. After leaving Fox, joined Tif-
fany in publicity and left to become associated with Ufa.
Joined The Film Daily *nd then to Colunoljia. Had been
with United Artists in 1929 in the publicity department.
Rejoined United Artists in 1933. Elected treasurer of
AMPA for 1935-36. Joined Paramount in 1936.
BERGEN, CONSTANCE: Actress. In 1936: "Wives
Never Know," Paramount.
BERGEN, EDGAR JOHN: Actor and Ventriloquist.
1755 Arthur Avenue, Chicago, 111.; b. Chicago, 111.. Feb.
16, 1903; h. 5 feet, 8 inches; blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 135 pounds; e. Lakevlew High School. Chicago and
Northwestern University. Member of Delta Upsilon
Fraternity; Society of American Magicians; International
Alliance of Motion Picture Photographers, local 44;
Friars Club; University Club. Evanston. 111. Began
stage work with Red Path Chatauqua with a program
of ventriloquism, magic and cartoons, after which be
wrote the ventriloquial sketch, "The Operation." which
he played over the Keith-Orpheum Circuit, also In Eng-
land. In 1930, was a featuied player in Rolfe's Revue
in Stockholm, Sweden, where he presented his comedy
sketch In Swedish. Wrote and played in following Wnrner
Brothers Vitaphone Varieties: 'The Operation." "Office
Scandal," "Donkey Business," "The Eyes Have It."
"Free and Easy." "Africa Speaks English." In 1934-
"Pure Feud." Vitaphone short. In 1935: Vitaphone short
product. In 1937: Appeared regularly on Rudy Vallee's
radio broadcasts.
BE'RGER, LUDWIG: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BERGER, MARY: Motion picture editor. Herald-Star.
Steubenville, Ohio; b. Petrograd, Russia, September 10.
1907; p. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Berger; e. attended Kent
State College and Columbia University. Seven years of
motion picture and theatre columns. Has been with Herald-
Star 11 years, including a six months' stay in 1926 on the
Marlon Star, former Harding paper. Also held positions
of federal court reporter, society editor and feature writer
on Herald-Star. Started the first theatre column and
theatre page on the Herald-Star.
BERGER. RALPH: Art director. In 1935: "Stormy,"
"His Night Out." "Fighting Youth," Universal. In
1936: "I'd Give My Life," Paramount; "Empty Sad-
dles," U. In 1937: "Sandflow," U: "Along Came Love,"
Paramount.
BERGER, RUDOLPH: Resident Manager, MGM, Wash
ington. Was state righter in Philadelphia. In 1913 with
George Kleine as salesman, out of Philadelphia. Opened
office in Washington and returned to PhiladelDhia three
years later. Following the War opened branch office for
Associated Producers in Washington. After acquisition of
< ""imany hv First National, assumed management of
New York exchange of American Releasing Corp. In 1924
joined Goldwyn Pictures as Charlotte manager: Washingto"
branch manager, MGM, since 1925.
BERGERE, VALERIE (Mrs. Herbert Warren): Actress.
b. Alsace, Lorraine, Feb. 2, 1875; h. 5 ft. 3 in.; w.
133 lbs.; brown hair and eyes; married; p. Fran and
Valerie Bergere. Played in legitimate plays, musical
comedy. In 1937: "The Singing Marine." Warner; "Mrs.
America," KKO Radio.
BERGERMAN, MARK STANLEY: Production super-
visor, b. Pueblo, Col., August 27, 1903; e. grammar
and high schools of Colorado and at San Diego, and
later followed a course in law at the University of Chi-
cago; m. Bosabelle Laemmle and has two children, Carol
and Stanley, Jr.; hy. Golf, tennis, swimming and yacht-
ing. Entered the film business in 1929. producing for
Universal Pictures. Produced more than 100 short sub-
jects. Among his pictures are "The Unexpected Father."
"Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood," "The Mummy," "My
Pal The King," "Rider of Death Valley," "First to
Fight," "Famous Plays of Notre Dame." "Football
Forty Years Ago," "Just Pals." In 1933. supervised
"Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal. In 1934 produced
"Countess of Monte Cristo," "I Like It That Way,"
Universal. Resigned in 1935. In 1935: produced "China-
town Squad," "Lady Tubbs," "Manhattan Moon," Uni-
versal.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BERGLUND, BJORN:
Almanac.)
BERGMAN, HENRY: Actor and assistant director. In
1936: appeared in, and assisted on direction, Charlie Chap-
lin's "Modern Times," UA.
BERGMAN, HJALMAR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BERGMAN, INGRID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BERGMAN, STINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BERGMAN, TEDDY: Actor. In 1936: Universal short
product.
BERGNER, ELISABETH: b. Vienna. Austria. August
22, 1900. m. Paul Czinner, director; brown hair, brown
eyes. On stage in "The Last of Mrs. Cheney," "The Con-
stant Nymph" and others. Appeared in seven films.
"Catherine the Great," a United Artists release, was the
first for a British company; this was produced by London
Films. In 1934: "Ariane," Blue Ribbon Photoplays. In
1935 made her first American stage appearance in "Es-
cape Me Never." The picture, "Escape Me Never."
produced by British and Dominions, was distributed by
United Artists. In 1936: "As You Like It," 20th Cent.-
Fox. In 1937: "Dreaming Lips," UA.
BERGTOLD, LOUIS V.: Exhibitor. Opera House, Kas
son, Minn.; b. Duluth. Minn., Nov. 9, 1897; p. George W.
Bergtold; e. Duluth Central High School, University of
Minnesota B.A. one term University of London, England,
after World War and while still member of A.E.F. : mar-
ried. Taught in various high schools, coached athletics
and was superintendent of a small school, about nine years.
Showed motion pictures every Saturday night in schoolhou.":'
in town that did not have regular show house. Operated
house at Clarkfleld, Minn., summer of 1928, but sold it
after three months. In fall, 1928 took over houses in
Dodge Center and Kasson Minn. With introduction of
sound, disposed of Dodge Center theatre, and one at Hay-
field, Minn., acquired in summer of 1929. Since 1931 h.-ip
operated only house at Kasson. In November, 1936,
opened house at Lewlston, Minn.
BERINGER, ESME: Actress, b. London, England,
h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 132 pounds; fair hair and gray eyes,
hy. fencing; p. Oscar Berlnger, musician, and Aimee
I'eringer, novelist and dramatist; chiefly on legitimate
stage. Film work includes character parts in "The
Devil's Maze" (Gaumont) and "Carmen" (BIP).
BERINSTEIN, BEN: President. Independent Theatre
Owners Association of Southern California. His theatres
include the Tower, Beverly and Sunbeam in California.
BERK, BENJAMIN: Production manager, b. New York
City, September 15, 1892; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 180
pounds. President, Yugoslavian Pictures, Inc. ; vice-pres-
ident and general manager. Atlas Sound Film Studio; pres-
ident and general manager, Manhattan Studios; studio man-
ager, Paramount-British, London; production manager for
Johnny Hines, 5 years; for Paradise Pictures and Krelbar
I'ictures, Inc.
BERKE. WILLIAM: Producer, b. Milwaukee, Oct. 3,
1903; h. 5 feet OV2: brown hair, blue eyes: w. 163;
married: liy. photography; p. Serena and Julius Berke:
non -professionals; e. Los Angeles Polytechnic High
School. 1920, public schools, Los Angeles. Cal. Student-
employee, Los Angeles Evening Herald, during high school
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Ber— Ber
years. 1920 started as oRlce boy RKO Century Comedies
(i;!tero Bros). Became assistant cameraman, then camera-
man wltli same company. First ofBclal writer on lot, but
returned to photography. Photographed for nuraeroua In-
dependents. Cameraman at Fox. Pathe, Paramount and
F.B.O. Cataracts on eyes stopped photographic career
and he became assistant to C. C. Burr, producing "Torchy"
comedies for Educational, freelance writing. Is now pro-
ducing independently and during his tlrst year he made
the following. "Corruption," "Death Pangs." "Woman
Who Dared," "Wild Waters," "Crack-Up." In 1935
"Bustler's Paradise," Ajax; "Toll of the Desert," Com-
modore. 1935-36: "Adventurous Knights," "Wagon Trail,"
"Social Error," "Roaring Roads," "Aces Wild," "Ghost
Town," "Pecos Kid," "Last of the Clintons," "WUdcaJ
Saunders." "Wild Mustang," "Hair Trigger Casey,'
"Doughnuts and Society," "Desert Justice," Berlie. In
1936: "Bulldog Edition," "A Man Betrayed," Republic.
BERKELEY, BALLARD: Actor. In 1936: "East Meets
West," GB.
BERKELEY, BUSBY: Dance director, r. n. William
Berkeley Enos; b. Los Angeles, Nov. 29, 1895; h. 5 feet,
9 Inches; blue eyes and dark hair; weight 148 pounds;
p. Gertrude Berkeley and William Enos, prof. : e. 6
years preparatory military academy; hy. baseball, football,
hockey. 15 years New York stage actor, director, pro-
ducer. Creator and director of all musical numbers and
musical sequences in the following pictures: "Whoopee,"
"Palmy Days," "Kid from Spain," "Roman Scandals,"
United Artists: "Flying High," MGM; "Night World,"
Universal; "Bird of Paradise," RKO-Badio. Joined
Warner Brothers as director for both dramatic and musical
pictures. Created and directed musical numbers and
musical sequences for Warner Brothers: "42nd Street,"
"She Had to Say Yes," "Gold Diggers of 1933," "Foot-
light Parade." "Fashions of 1934," "Wonder Bar."
"Twenty Million Sweethearts," "Dames." In 1935: "In
Callente," "Singing Marine." "Varsity Show," "Gold
Diggers of 1935," "Bright Lights," "I Live for Love,"
"Stage Struck," "The Go-Getter," "Stars over Broad-
way."
BEIRKELEY, LYNNE: Actress, b. Hanford, Cal. ; h
5 ft. 2 in.; w. 103 pounds; brown hair and eyes; hy.
sports, reading. In 1936: "Girls' Dormitory." "Ott to
the Races." "Career Woman," 20tli pent. -Fox.
BERKHOLTZ. AUGUST C: lOxhihitor. Mermac and
West Bend Theatres, West Bend. Wis., and Rivoli Tlie-
atre. Two Rivers. Wis.: b. .Jefferson Co.. Wis.. April
21, 1884; married and has one son, 22 years old. Uni-
versity of Wisconsin; e. Ave years of oldtime country
school. At age of 12 began working for Arpin Lumber
Co.; 1898-1901, lumbering in northern Wisconsin. Cooked
three winters for lumber crews. 1904-1907. canning
factory, southern Wisconsin. 1907-1910. braking on
freight for Milwaukee, Chicago and St. Paul Railway.
When business was slow, worked at canning and In tobacco
warehouses at Portage. Wis. and did switching, Madison
Freight Yards. 1910-1913. retail business, general store.
Built creamery, sold it. Traded store for house and
lots, again traded for feed grinding mill. Worked in
opera liouse at Columbus. Wis. Altered old postoflice for
theatre, Rio, Wis. Traded it for Opera House at Bed-
granite, Wis.. 1915. Burned down, 1923. Bought Mer-
n;ac Theatre. West Bend. Wis., 1924. Bought Rivoli
Theatre. 1929. Rented West Bend Theatres. 1932. Has
a farm with stock and machinery, also an apartment and
store building. Main Street, West Bend. Wis. Leased
New Menasha Theatre, Menasha, Wis., remodeled and
opened Nov. 29, 1934, then sold to Wisconsin Amusement
Co., August 1, 1935. Member of the board of directors
for the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Wisconsin
and Upper Michigan for 19 years and is Secretary of
the Independent Theatres Protective Association for Wis-
consin and Upper Michigan.
BERKOWITZ. JACK: Executive. Active in distribut-
ing field for more than twenty years. Formerly operated
exchanges in New York City and now president of Re-
public Distributing Corporation, with offices in Albany
and Buffalo, and an officer of Republic Pictures Corpora-
These exchanges have Republic
tion in Detroit, Mich,
franchise.
BERKOWITZ, MORRIS: Ambassador and Bltz Thea-
tres, 215-A Film Building, Cleveland, Ohio; b. Hungary.
.March 17. 1879; married; e. grade school. Hotel busi-
ness. With motion picture industry for 17 years.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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0. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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BERLE, MILTON: Actor. b. New York City, July
12, 1908; h. 6 feet; w. 180 pounds; brown hair and
blue eyes; h. amateur photography; e. Professional Chil-
dren's school. Vaudeville, legitimate stage, radio. Ap-
peared in the following plays: "Life Begins at 8:40."
"Saluta," "Ziegfeld Follies." Night Clubs: Chez Paree.
Paradise, Casino de Paree. Radio: Old Gold. Vallee
Hour, Ziegfeld Follies of the Ale,. On the screen in
1937; "New Faces of 19^7," RKO-Radio.
BERLEY, ANDRE: Actor. b. Paris. France: p.
father Alsatian, business man; e. public school and normal
school. Paris. Served in army, and received Croix de
Guerre. Began as actor at 15. Appeared at the Odeon.
national theatre. I'layed in "Les Marchands de Gloire."
"L'Euniique, ' 'L'Ennemi." Appeared in Hollywood in
French versions of American films, including "The Big
House." Played in "Olympia," "A Lady's Morals."
"Playboy of Paris" and "Bachelor Fathers." Returned to
l''rance, in films including "La Perle," "Le Martyr de
L'Obcse." "Bourbouroche," "Les Adventures du Roi
Pausole, ' "Fil a la Patte." Fox. and at Berlin in "I.e
I'etil Ii-'cart." and "L'Amour en Cage" in Munich. Ap-
peared in "Caravan," Fox. In 1935: "Avec 1' Assurance,"
I'icramount; 'Les Mutines de I'Elseneur." General Prod.
BERLIN, IRVING: Music composer, r. n. Isidore Baline.
b. Russia. m. Ellin Mackay. Wrote songs for the late
Klorenz Ziegfeld's "Follies" and Muaic Box Revues; also
wrote music for the pictures "Puttin' on the Ritz,"
"Awakening," "Coquette." Wrote the popular songs,
"Alexanders Ragtime Band," "Everybody's Doin' It."
'Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning," etc. In
1935-36: words and music, "Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet,"
RKO. In 1937: lyrics and music "On The Avenue."
20th Cent. -Fox.
BERLOGER. GUSTAV: Director in charge of dis-
tribution. Syndikat Film G.m.b.H., Berlin, b. Karlln-
gen, Lothringen, Germany, April 3, 1893; p. Michael
Berloger; e. gymnasium In Didenhlfen, Germany; m.
Martha Bollhagen. Managing director of hotel in Ulm.
1923-28, branch manager of Sudflim, A. G., Berlin; 1928-
32. director of Sudfilm A. G.. Berlin. Since 1933 director
of the Syndikat Film G.m.b.H., formerly named Neues
Deutscbes Licht spiel -Syndikat.
BERMAN, BOBBY BURNS: Orchestra leader and actor.
Known as B. 15. B. ; b. London, England, September 16
1896; h. 5 feet 8 inches; black hair and blue eyes; w
160 pounds; p. Frances Burns and Sol N. Berman. non
professionals; e. Erasmus high school, Brooklyn, N. Y.
and Cornell University; hobbies include: dog fancier
swimming, motoring, golf and polo. Stage experience In
vaudeville, picture house presentations, and cafe. In 1923
Keith Orpheum with musical unit, "Nlte Life on Broad-
way"; 1914 Cafe Martin, Atlantic City, N. J.; 1925
Picadilly Cafe, Philadelphia, Club Kentucky, Broadway,
New York, Club Fronton, New York, then Little Club,
New Orleans; 1926, Montmartre Cafe, Chicago, Famous
Players Canadian Picture Theatres, then Moulin Rouge,
Chicago, Club Alabam, Los Angeles, Coffee Dans, Los
Angeles; 1929, B. B. B. Cellar Cafe. Screen experience
of three years in bits with Larry Semon and Stern
Brothers Comedies, also as master of ceremonies. Vita-
phone Subjects; Jackie Taylor and Montmartre Orches-
tra, song and dance man with Fannie Brice in "My
Man," for Warner Brothers; orchestra leader in "Why Be
Good," First National.
BERMAN, HENRY: Film editor. In 1936: "Follow
the Fleet." "Swing Time." RKO-Radlo. In 1937:
"Quality Street," RKO-Radlo.
BERMAN, MORRIS: Theatre editor. Wheeling News.
Wheeling. W. Va, ; b. Wheeling. W. Va.. July 15, 1909:
n. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Berman; e. Clay school for cram-
mar education; Wheeling High Scliool. Has been news-
nnper reporter seven years on same paper. Does theatre
news as side line and has been general reporter. Writes
feature stories for national magazines.
BERMAN, PANDRO S.: Associate producer, RKO
Radio Pictures. Hollywood; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., March
28, 1905; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown hair and eyes; w.
145 pounds; p. Julie and the late Harry M. Berman.
general manager of Universal and FBO; e. DeWltt Clin-
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Ber— Ber
ton high school and elsewhere In New York; m. Viola V.
Newman, non -professional; hy. golf and tennis. Spent five
years with FBO as assistant director for Tod Browning,
Ralph Ince, Al Santell and Mai St. Clair; also film edi-
tor for FBO film and title editor at Columbia Studios.
Chief film editor of RKO Productions, and assistant to
William Le Baron. Assistant to David O. Selznlck,
producer of "Symphony of Six Million," "What Price
Hollywood," "Age of Consent." Executive assistant to
Merian C. Cooper at Radio. In 1933: "One Man's Jour-
ney." "Ann Vickers," "Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men,"
Radio. In 193-}. associate producer. "Spitfire"; producer.
'The Age of Innocence." "The Gay Divorcee," "Thi.:
Man Is Mine," "Of Human Bondage," "Where Sinners
.Meet." "The Little Minister," "Strictly Dynamite."
"Stingaree," "Bachelor Bait." "Cockeyed Cavaliers." "His
r.reatest Gamble." "Gridiron Flash," all RKO. In 1935:
■Roberta," "Laddie," "Break of Hearts," "Alice Adams,"
"Top Hat." "Freckles," "In Person," "I Dream Too
Much," RKO. In 1936: "Sylvia Scarlett," "Muss 'Em
Up," "Follow the Fleet." "Mary of Scotland," "Swins
Time," "The Big Game," "A Woman Rebels," "Winter-
set," "That Girl from Paris." RKO-Rjdio. In 1937:
"The Soldier and the Lady," "Quality Street." "Shall
Wc Dance." RKO-Radlo.
BERMAN, SAM: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation and dialogue of "The Scarlet Pimpernel,"
United Artists.
BERlMARD. ELEX: Actor. In 1933: "La Maternelle,"
.liihii S, Tapernoux-Mctropolis.
BERNARD. FELIX: Song writer. In 1935: collaborated
on music and lyrics, "The Nitwits," RKO. In 1937:
collaborated on song "Off to the Races." 20th Cent. -Fox.
BERNARD, IVOR: Actor. In 1937: "The MllJ on the
Floss." National Provincial.
BERNARD, JOE: Actor. In 1935: "The Hoosler
Schoolmaster," Monogram.
BERNARD. PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Pension Mi-
mosas," FVanco-Amerlcan.
BERNARD, RAY: Actor. In 1935: "Night Life of the
Gods," Universal.
BERNARD WALDMAN: President. Modern Merchan-
dising Bureau. Born Feb. 1. 1900; p. Mania and Ben-
jamin Waldman. Educated. Univ. of London, City College
of New York and Brooklyn Law School, LL.B. Dis-
tributor of Cinema Fashions and other exploitation fash-
ions; merchandising tieups with studios and home ofBce
advertising departments.
BERNARDI. NERIO: Actor. In 1936: "Tempo Mas-
sino," World Pictures.
BERND. AARON B.: Literary editor. Telegraph, Maccn
Oa. : b. Macon. Ga., December 22, 1S94; p. Henrietta ind
Gustave Bernd; e. University of Georgia, A.B. 1914;
Columbia University. B.Lit. (.Tourn.) 191*). Publicity rep-
resentative. Fox Film Corp.. 1916-1917; U. S. Army. 1917-
1919: columnist. Macon Telegraph. 1922-1932; literary
editor. Macon Telegraph, since 1933.
BERNDS. EDWARD: Sound technician. In 19Xi:
"Shadows of Sing Sing." Columbia. In 1934: "The
Lady Is Willing," "It Happened One Night." "Twen-
tieth Century." "Black Moon," "White Lies," Columbia.
In 1935: "Carnival." "Mills of the Gods," "Death Files
East," "She Couldn't Take It," "Dangerous Intrigue."
"Gallant Defender," "She Married Her Boss," "Air
Hawks." "The Black Room." "Eight Bells," "Unknown
Woman." Columbia. In 1936; "You May Be Next."
r'olumbla. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay." Columbia.
BERNE, E.: Cameraman. In 1935: photography.
"Wings Over Ethiopia," topical travelogue. Paramount.
BERMERD. JEFFREY: Director and General Manager.
Gaumont-British Distributors, Ltd.; director, Genca!
Theatre Corporation. Ltd., London. Entered British indus-
try through Motion Picture Sales Agency, later being ap-
pointed manager of Film Booking Offices, resigning in
1918 to become managing director of Stoll Film Company.
In 192o registered his own company while acting as
special representative in Great Britain for Harold Llovd,
and year later was appointed joint general manager of
W and r. Also a director of General Theatres Corpora-
tion, Ltd., theatre operating associate of Gaumont-Britisli.
Is active member of House Committee of Screen Golfing
Society, controls Kit Cat Restaurant, and organizer of
midnight gala In aid of Trade Benevolent Fund. In 193rt
became director of all GB sales. Including United States.
BERNFELD, HERMAN J.: Drama and motion picture
editor, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio; b. New
York, Feb. 19, 1907; p. A. Bernfeld; e. N. Y. public
school. DeWitt Clinton high school, N. T., Columbia Uni-
versity, N. Y., and University of Cincinnati '29 A.B.
degree graduate work; married. Reporter and assistant for
three years to the late Carl B. Adams, dramatic and
motion picture editor of the Enquirer. Became motior
picture editor after Mr. Adams' death in July, 1931.
.\ssumed drama title, December, 1935.
BERNHARD. C. F.: British Executive, e. Uppingham.
Entered industry in 1919 with British Exhibitors Films,
Ltd., producing twenty British pictures. Became man-
aging director of Tiffany Productions, Ltd., In 1925. In
1928 formed and became managing director of Union
Cinema Company. Ltd. Towards end of 1936 amalgamated
various associated companies and formed Union Cinemas,
Ltd., with capital of £6,500,000. third largest circuit,
controlling 200 theatres. Managing director of Union
Cinemas, Alliance Cinemas, Benwell Theatre Co., British
Exhibitors Films, Cambridge Cinemas. Cambridge Hold-
ings, Cinema Development, Circuit Cinemas, Folkestone
Amalgamated Cinemas, Gravesend Majestic Theatres Co.,
Hastings Amalgamated Cinemas, Kemble Theatre, Luxor
Eastbourne, Majestic Belfast, Majestic Cinema (Oxford) ,
New Theatre Cambridge. Plaza Gravesend, Pointer & Co..
Premier Cinemas, Provincial & Urban Cinemas, Regal
(Hastings). Regal (Newbury). Rltz (Belfast). Bitz Work-
ingham, Slough Playhouse, Southan Morris (Circuit, S. &
U. Cinemas, Super Cinemas (Maidstone), Theatre Cinema
Cambridge, Tunbridge Wells Entertainments. Tunbridge
Wells Victory Theatre. Florida Restaurants. Uxbrldge En-
tertainments, Uxbridge Picture Playhouse, Windsor Play-
house. Yiewsley Playhouse, Montague Lyon, Midland En-
tertainments. National Booking Agency.
BERNHARD, JOSEPH: General manager, Warner
Brothers Circuit, headquarters New York. Extensive
background In real estate operations and was identified
for some time with the Stanley Company of Philadelphia.
BERNHARDT, KURT: Joint managing director and
producer. British Unijj Pictures. Ltd., London, b. Worms.
Germany, April 15. 1899; m. Pearl Argyle, English actress.
Studied at State School for Dramatic Art at Frankfurt-
ara-Maln. Established reputation as actor and stage pro-
ducer in Berlin. In films, directed "The Stoker of
Rotterdam," gave Marlene Dietrich leading part in "Die
Frau nach der man sich sehnt" ("The Woman Every Man
Desires"). Directed Ufa's first all-talking picture, "The
Last Company," In French and German, and English ver-
sion also was Issued. Later "The Man Who Killed."
"The Rebel," and "The Tunnel." all French-German bl-
llnguals. Directed "L'Or dans La Rue" with Danielle
Darrleux and Albert Prejean, and "The Beloved Vaga-
bond." with Maurice Chevalier, both in English and
French. Founded British Unity Pictures, with Eugene
Tuscherer, in 1937, with bl-lingulal policy; first picture,
"The Girl In the Taxi," with Frances Day.
BERNHEIM, JULIUS: Associate producer, b. Laup-
heim. Germany; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; dark hair and eyes;
w. 135 pounds; p. Jacob and Caroline Laemmle Bern-
helm; e. public schools. Laupheim; Wendell Phillips
High School. Chicago. In 1909, after graduation, entered
Laemmle Film Exchange, as office boy; later booker. In
1911 to New York City, where he became film editor.
In 1913 to Minneapolis exchange, then Omaha and Kansas
City exchanges. In 1922, to Universal City, California,
as second assistant director. Served under Irving Thal-
berg as unit business manager in 1923. General manager
of studio in 1924-25. Associate producer in 1925, pro-
ducing "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Merry-Go-
Round," "Phantom of the Opera." Has produced German
versions In Germany. In 1933: "Beloved," "By Candle-
light," Universal. In 1935: "Transient Lady," "King
Solomon of Broadway." Universal.
BERNIE, BEN: r. n. Benjamin Anzelvitz. Orchestra
leader, b. Bayonne, N. J.; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; dark
brown hair and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; e. Columbia
University, School of Engineering, and the Mozart Insti-
tute, New York; m. Patricia Wesley, 1935; hy. dogs, and
musical effects. Studied violin at Mozart Institute. In
deference to father's wishes, studied engineering, but did
not complete course, leaving to become a violin salesman.
In 1910 playd vaudeville with accordion player, as team of
Klass and Bernle. Toured country, separated in Cali-
fornia in 1914. Then teamed with Phil Baker until the
War. In 1923 opened at the Roosevelt Hotel. New York,
remaining five years. Broadcast, and as a result played a
year at the Kit Kat Club in London. Made a screen
short In 1929. Toured with Maurice Chevalier, and was
stranded in California. Aided by Al Jolson, returned to
Chicago Hotel Sherman, playing there five years. At
World's Fair, then toured theatres. Broadcast weekly for
four years. In March, 1934, was signed by Paramount,
and went to Hollywood. Appeared in "Shoot the Works"
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:md "Stolen Harmony." In lii:i/ "Wake Up anil Live."
LiUtli Cent. -Fox.
BERNOUDY, EDDIE: Assistant director. In 1934:
"The Fighting Ranger." Columbia. In 1935: "Carnival,
"White Lies," "King of the Wild Horses,' Voice in
the Night," Columbia. In 1936: "Dodsworth, ' Be-
loved Enemy," UA.
BERNS, EDWARD: Sound Engineer. In 1933: Cir-
cus Queen Murder." "When Strangers Marry, ..^A/'"
Carver's Profession," "The Woman I Stole. rollce
Car 17." "Fog," Columbia.
BERNS. MEL: Makeup executive, b. Chicago, Sept.
li 1898. Head of Makeup Department at BKO Studios.
With First National until 1930. then joined the IIKO
studios and In September. 1932. was placed In full charge
of the makeup department.
BERNSTEIN, ALINE: Costumes. In 1935: "The Last
Days of Pompeii. ' KKO.
BERNSTEIN, DAVID: Executive. b. Utica, N. Y.,
April 21, 1882. Vice-president and treaturer of Loew s,
MGM and 100 subsidiaries. Joined Marcus Loew s Peo-
ple's Vaudeville Company, 1905, first operating a penny
arcade on West 23d St., New York. Since then has been
engaged In practically every phase of the Loew-MGM en-
terprises. Keenly enthusiastic about all sports. Has thre€
Loys.
BERNSTEIN, HENRI: Writer. In 1937: wrote "Melo"
which was basis of "Dreaming Lips," UA.
BERNSTEIN, ISADORE: Writer, b. New York City,
November 1877. Wrote the following screen plays: "The
.Meddler," "Kidin" Thunder," "Lorraine of the Lions,
•The Sign of the Cactus." "Arizona Sweepstake," "Bidin
Pretty," "The White Outlaw," "Burning Trail," "Bear-
ing Adventure," "Wild Horse Stampede," "Loco Luck,
■Shamrock and the Bose" and "Valley of Hell." Scenario
for "Broken Barriers," "Dream Melody," "Daughters of
Desire," "Montmartre Bose." "One Splendid Hour.
"George Washington Cohen." Wrote original story "The
Cleanup." "His People." First all-talking for Tom Mix.
"Destry Bides Again," screen play, continuity and dia-
logue. In 1932: "No Greater Love." "By Whose Hand?",
Columbia. In 1936: collaborated on screen story "Tug-
boat Princess," Columbia; screen play "For the Service."
U.
BERNSTEIN, SIDNEY L.: Executive; managing
director. The Bernstein Theatres, Ltd., Denman Cinemas.
Ltd., Kinematograph Equipment Co., Ltd., London. Organ-
ized series of patron questionnaires in England. One of
rounders of Film Society, London.
BERNT, REINHOLD: Actor. Appeared In "The Blue
Angel," Ufa. In 1933: "The Rebel." Universal; "Handle
aus dem Dunkel." In 1935: "Lady Windermere's Fan,
"Kraeh im Hinterhaus."
BERRELL.
Almanac.)
BERRI. MADY: Actress. In 1935:
.lohn S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
'La Maternelle."
In 1936: "Ciboulette,"
In 1936: "The Interrupted
BERRIAU, SIMONE: Player.
Franco- American.
BERRY. JANINE: Actress.
Honeymoon, ' British Lion.
BERRY, KENNETH W.: Picture editor. Portland Eve-
ning Express. Portland. Maine; b. Augusta. Maine. Jan.
4. 1901: p. Wallace P. Berry and Mrs. Lucy A. Loring:
E. public schools of Augusta and Riverside, Me., and Oak
Grove Seminary. Vassalboro. Me. Married. Did general
reporting Kennebec Journal at Augusta. Sept. 6, 1921 to
April 1. 1927. Bangor correspondent for Portland Maine
Publishing Co., until March 1930, city editor Bangor Daily
News until Sept. 1. 1930. city work on Evening Express
until Sept. 1. 1931, moving picture editor since that time.
BERRY, W. H.: Actor. In 1935: "The Student's
Romance." "Honours Easy," BIP; "Music Hath Charms,"
Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Once In a Mil-
lion." "She Knew What She Wanted." "A Star Fell from
Heaven." Associated British.
BERT, CAMILLE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BERTH ELS, THEODOR: Actor. In 1936: "Skargards.'
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
BERTON, EUGENE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal.
BERTON, RALPH: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal.
BERTRAM. FRANK:
(Untleman.'" UA.
Actor. In 1930: "The Amateur
BERTRAM, WILLIAM: Director. r. n. Benjamin
.Switzer; b. Walkerton. Ontario. Canada. January 19. 1880;
<■. public schools and business college. Spokane, Wash.;
by. hunting and fishing. Has been In the show business
13 years as actor, director, stage manager. Played comic
opera and musical comedy. Started in 1903 playing an
Indian part In the James Youngdeer film for Pathe. Di-
rected for American Film Company in 1915. Worked
for Vitagraph, American Film, Pathe, having directed
the following films: "Ace of Action," in 1926, "Tangled
Herds," "Hoodoo Ranch," "His Obligation," "The
Mighty Hold," "The Idol," "High Cost of Flirting,"
Madonna of the Night," "A Little Patriot," "The Owl
Witch," "The Phantom Buster" and "Gold From Wee-
liah." Freelance director.
BERTRAMI. CALISTO: Player. In 1937: "30 Second!
(lAniore" (30 Seconds of I^ve), K.J. A.
Actress. In 1935: "Avec
In 1936: "Cavalry,"
BERUBET. MAGDELAINE:
l'.\ssurance," Paramount.
BEROZZI, ANGELO: I'loducer.
UA,
BESOZZI. MARIO: Player. In 1937: "30 Second!
dAmore" (30 Seconds of Love), E.J. A.
BEST, EDNA: Actress. b. Hove, Sussex, England,
March 3, 1900; small; fair hair, blue eyes; dlv. Seymour
Beard; m. Herbert Marshall, Paramount star; p. non-
professional; e. Brighton. Appeared in "Peter Pan" and
others. Played opposite her husband in several plays.
.\ppeared in several silent films before talkers came. Since
then in "Loose Ends" and "Sleeping Partners" (1930).
British International Pictures. In 1931: "The Calendar."
Gainsborough-British Lion, and "Michael and Mary,"
Gainsborough. In 1932: "The Faithful Heart," Gains-
borough. In 1934: "The Key," Warner.
BEST, WILLIE: Actor. Also known as Sleep 'n Eat.
b. Mississippi; tall, thin, very dark. Worked with a
traveling show in southern California. Films include
"Kentucky Kernels," RKO; "Little Miss Marker," Para-
mount, and in several RKO short pictures. In 1935:
"West of the Pecos," "Murder on a Honeymoon," "The
Nitwits," "The Arizonlan," "Hot Tip." RKO; "The
Littlest Rebel." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Murder
on the Bridle Pathj" "The Bride Walks Out," "Mummy's
Boys." "Racing Lady," "Make Way for a Lady." RKO-
Radio; "Thank You, Jeeves!". 20th Cent. -Fox; "General
Spanky," MGM.
BESTOR, DON: Orchestra Conductor,
peared in Paramount short product.
In 1936: ap-
BETHEA, DAVID: Actor.
WB.
In 1936: "Green Pastures."
BETTARINI. CESARE: Actor. In 1937: "La Damigella
di Bard." Artisti Associati.
BETTENDORF, HENRY: Exhibitor. Opera House. Fo-
ley. Minn.: b. Belle Plalne. Minn.. March 27, 1881; p.
dec.: e. common schools' married. Was bookkeeper. Started
in I'lotion picture industry In June, 1922.
BETTINSON, RALPH: Special supervisor. Mnnngram
British Productions; b. London. England, April 18. 1908:
e. Badley, England; married. Production manager. Sound
City Films, London; editor, London Films, and Produc-
tions. Korda, Paris; editor. Paramount Pictures. London.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "O.H.M.S.," GB.
BETTS, ERNEST: Executive. Assistant to managing
director and story and dialogue writer to Capitol Film
Corp.. Ltd. London, b. London. June 1. 1897; m; e. Uni-
versity College School and King's College, University of
London. In 1922, reporter, Birmingham Gazette: 1924,
critic for Cinema; 1926, with Sir Basil Clarke at Editorial
Services, Ltd.; 1928. director of Albemarle News Service,
and special press representative to MGM; 1929, film critic
of Week End Review; 1931, film critim of Evening Stand-
aid; 1932, also critic for Sunday Express, joining latter
exclusively In 1934, until present appointment. Author of
■'The Bagging of Baghdad" (Lane) and "Heraclitus. or the
Future of Films" (Kegan Paul). Edited "Private Life of
Henry VIII" and "Jew Suss" (Methuen). Four years 8
months War service, Including 3 years In Mesopotamia.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Love In Exile,"
General.
BETZ. MATTHEW: Actor, b. St. Louis, Mo.; h. 6
feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 185 pounds; p.
Theresa Krechel and Lawrence Betz. non-professionals; e.
St. Louis high school; m. Lulu Sllpp. professional; liy.
golf. Stage experience of eight years in vaudeville and
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appeared in the productions. "Ellis Island," "The Fatal
Card and "A Night on Broadway." On the screen he
'•as appeared in such pictures as "Those Who Dance,"
_The Wedding March," "Sins of the Fathers," "The
Big City, ' "Shepherd of the Hills," "Girls Gone Wild,"
.,T?* terror," "Fugitives" and "The Patent Leather
Kid, The Girl in the Glass Cage" (1929), First Na-
tional. Talking pictures: "The Big House," "Shooting
Straight, ' "See America Thirst," "The Squealer," "Side
Show," "Quicksand." In 1933: "State Trooper." Colum-
bia; The Whirlwind," Columbia; "Tarzan the Fearless,"
Principal; "I Have Lived," Chesterfleld. In 19:i4-
Countess of Monte Cristo," Universal; "The House of
Rothschild. ' United Artists-20th Century. In 1935-
"Mutiny Ahead," Majestic; "The Girl Who Came Back,"
Chesterfield. In 1937: "Outcast." Paramount.
BEUCLER, ANDRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BEUTE, CHRIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BEVAN, BILLY: r. n. William Bevan Harris; b.
Orange, Australia, September 29, 1897; h. 5 feet 7V4
inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Marion
Torpy and Robert Harris, non-professionals; e. University
of Sydney; m. Leona Boberts, non-professional; hy.
'"i".?^^...^''''!®' horticulture and hunting. Stage experience
with the Pollard Opera Company, "Mikado," "Belle of
>.ew_Tork, • "Sergeant Brue," and "A Knight for a
Day. He appeared on the screen for 10 years In two
reel comedies with Mack Sennett, later appearing in such
feature productions as "Sky Hawk" (1930), Fox; "Jour-
ney's End" (1930), Tiffany; "Temptation" (1930),
Columbia; in 1931: "Transatlantic," Pox; "Sky Devils"
Caddo; "The Silent Witness," Fox. Owns and operates
40 acres of orange orchards In California. (1932-33) In
Mack Sennett Featurettes and Vanity Comedies for Edu-
cational. In 1933: Appeared in "Looking Forward."
MGM. Educational short product. "Midnight Club "
Too Much Harmony," "Alice in Wonderland," Para-
mount. "A Study in Scarlet." Fox-World Wide. Now with
?^"%^l^^ .^"J^^ Co. Tn 1934: "The Lost Patrol." RKO
In 1935: Mystery Woman," "Black Sheep," Fox; "The
Last Outpost," Paramount; "A Tale of Two Cities "
MGM. In 1936: "Song and Dance Man," "Private Num-
ber." "Lloyds of London," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Dracula's
Daughter." U; "Piccadilly .Tim." MGM; "God's Country
and the Woman." WB.
BEVAN, ISLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BEVANS, CLEM: Actor. In 1935: "Way Down East,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Rhythm on the Range"
Paramount.
BEVER: Actor. In 1935:
I'Assurance," Paramount.
"Les As Du Turf," "Avec
^5J('!-i-?' *'•,."•• ^*5 3sst. associate producer. Gau-
"lont-British studios. London, b. Central India. June 27,
1899; m.; e. Royal Naval College. Osbourne and R N C
Dartmouth. In Navy before film career. With British Na-
tional in 1926; Gaumont-Brltish studios. 1927-29: Charles
Whittaker Productions. 1929-30; B. I. P., 1930-33: joined
G.-B., 1934.
BEYDTS, LOUIS: Musical composer. In 1936: "La
Kermesse Heroiaue." American Tobis.
, BEYER, CHARLES: Agent, b. Newark, Feb. 28.
1895; h. 6 feet % inch; dark brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 178 pounds; p. Prank J. and Elizabeth Beyer, non-
professionals; e. Mount Pleasant Military academy and
Cornell university: hobbies Include tennis, squash, short
story writing, golf and swimming. His stage experience
was a season with Corse Payton. Brooklyn. N. Y. and
other shows. Played heavy opposite Richard Dix in
Shanghai Bound," "A Man Must Live" and "Sliock
Punch, ' as well as the heavy opposite Gllda Gray in
"Cabaret" for Paramount. Took the lead In "Red
Riders of Canada," "Beautiful but Dumb" and "Queen
of Burlesque" for FBO; then heavy again opposite Regi-
nald Denny In "Red Hot Speed," a talking picture, and
opposite Tom Mix in "Horseman of the Plains" for Fox
"Side Street," Radio; "Romance of the Rio Grande,"
Pox. Became motion picture and stage agent. Amal-
gamated with Arthur MacArthur, firm name being Beyer-
MacArthur & Co., Ltd., with offices in Hollywood, Cal
BEYMER, WILLIAM GILMORE: Technical adviser
b Chambersburg. Pa.. Aug. 14. 1881: h. 5 ft. 8 in ■
w. 160 lbs.; gray hair and green eyes: e. Chambersburg
Academy and Stanford Univ. Artist and author: exhibited
paintings, wrote many short stories and articles: lecturer
Technical adviser: 1933: "Operator 13," MGM. igs.l-
"So Red the Rose." Para. 1937: "High. Wide, and
Handsome." "Gettysburg," Para.
BHAVNANI, MOHAN: Proprietor, producer and director,
b. Hyderabad, Sind, India, April 12, 1902; married; p.
Lakshmi and Dhayaram Bhavnani; e. Sind College,
Karachi, and Manrlicster rolleee of Teclinology. England.
Trained in film work in studios in Germany, France and
England. Directed 24 silent films and 12 talkers in
India. One international film "Vasen Tasena" ("The
Toy Cart"), Bhavnani Productions.
BiANCHETTI, SUZANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
BIANCHI, G.: Teciinician. In 1936: "Tempo Massino,"
World Pictures.
BIANCOLI, ORESTE: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
original story and screen play "Cavalry," UA.
BIBBER, OTTO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BIBERWAN, HERBERT: Director. In 1935: "One Way
Ticket," Columbia. In 1936: "Meet Nero Wolfe," Co-
lumbia.
BIBLYN, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BI-BRODSKY, lUNYA: Player. In 1936: "A Greater
Promise," Amklno.
BICKEL, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BICKEL, LEROY R.: Branch Manager. In 1907 opened
Oklahoma City's second theatre; in 1912 joined Mutual
as salesman: then became manager. In 1914 went to
California with Al Jennings, exploiting "Beating Back."
In 1915, manager of Paramount office, Dallas. Joined
Universal. Dipped into exhibition again with purchase of
the Rex at Waco, which he operated until 1917. Branch
manager for MGM since March of 1917.
BICKFORD, CHARLES: Actor, b. Cambridge. Mass.;
h. 6 feet 1 Inch; red balr; w. 185 pounds; e. Boston
schools and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Spe-
cialized In construction engineering. Went around world
with Roosevelt's fleet as a coal passer; served in World
War as lieutenant of engineers, with duties of inspecting
army construction. Stage for ten years. Pictures include:
"Scandal for Sale," Universal; "Vanity Street." "The
Last Man," both Columbia; "Thunder Below." Para-
mount; (1933) "No Other Woman." RKO Radio; "Song
of the Eagle," "This Day and Age." "White Woman."
Paramount. 1933: "Red Wagon," B.LP. In 1934:
"Little Miss Marker," Paramount: "Wicked Woman,"
MGM. In 1935: "Under Pressure," Fox; "A Notorious
Gentleman," Universal; "The Farmer Takes a Wife,"
Fox. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho," "The Plainsman,"
Paramount.
BIEBRACH, RUDOLF: Actor. "When You Give Your
Heart Away," "White Devil," Ufa. In 1933: "Fugi-
tives," Ufa. In 1934: "Schwarzer Jager Johanna." Terra;
"Prlnzessln Turandot." Ufa; "Da stimmt was nicht."
In 1935: "Zigeunerbaron," "Einer zuvlel an Bord," "Der
hohere Befehl."
BIECHELE, R. R.: Owner and operator. Osage The-
atre. Kansas City, Kan.; b. Kansas City, Kan., May 29,
1884; p. Joseph and Elizabeth Blechele; e. business col-
lege; married. Did ofBce work, accounting, before entc-
ing motion picture Industry. Built theatre In Kansas City.
Kan., 26 years ago and has continuously operated house
since that time on one location. For past three years has
been secretary of Kansas-Missouri Theatre Association and
member board of directors; also chairman of organizations
legislative committee for Kansas. Director of exhibitors'
organization in Kansas-western ^Missouri territory sir"-"
organization of first group, MPTO of Kansas, 1919. In
1922 was elected president and reelected for six terms;
upon merger with Missouri group was elected first presi-
dent of MPTO of Kansas-western Missouri. Was regional
vice-president of MPTOA two terms, and while serving
In this capacity was appointed by Government as exhibitor
representative to the Fair Practice Conference held in New
York City. Was MPTOA representative on 5-5-5 com-
mittee which drafted standard exhibition contract.
BIELtCKE. WILLIAM F.: Vice-President, Chief Op-
tical Engineer, Astro-Gesellschaft. Berlin. b. Berlin.
Germany, Sept. 25, 1881: married; e. Fitztechnic. Pre-
viously optical engineer, Goerz, Berlin, Ross Ltd., London
Spencer Lens Company, Buffalo. Optical Engineer. Bausch
and Lomb Optical Company, Rochester. Nmv vice-president
and chief optical engineer, Astro-Gesellschaft. Berlin
BIELIK, PALO: Player. In 1936: "Janosik." French
Motion Picture Corp.
BIENERT, GERHARD: Actor. Played in "The Blue
.\ngel," Ufa. Tn 1933: Appeared in "M," Foremco
"Morgenrot," Ufa; "Sprung in den Abgrund." In 1934
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"Ein Mann will naeli Ueutsthland." Ufa; '•Lockvogel."
In 1935: '•Oberwachtmeister Schwenke," "Alles um elne
Frau," "Krach im Hlnterhaus," "Amphitryon," "Schwarze
Rosen," Ufa; "Henker, Prauen und Soldaten," Bavaria.
In 1936: "Fahrraann Maria," Terra; "Die grosse und die
klcine Welt."
BIERMAN. NATHAN: Manager. Cinema Royal. Corsci
Cinema and Luxor Theatre, b. Amsterdam^ Aug. 14, 1S79;
married. Since 1912 theatre owner, Centraal Rioscoop.
Amsterdam, and Cinema Royal. Then became manager of
Royal, Corso. and Luxor.
"BIG BOY" (Malcolm Williams): (See 1936-3T Motion
Picture Almanac.)
BIGELOW, CHARLES E.: Assistant production man-
ager. Monogram Productions; b. Chicago, 1901; p. Charle-'
U and Katherine. Formerly with Consolidated Fill."
Industries and Kothocker Film Company.
BIGELOW, JOHN: Theatre Editor and critic of the
Spokane Press, Spokane. Washington, b. Colfax. Wash..
March 21, 1915: p. K. F. Blgelow, Los Angeles.
Cal. ; e. St. John's Academy. Colfax, Wash.; St. Mel's.
Chicago; St. Joseph's, Muskegon, Mich.; Queen Anne,
Seattle, Wash.; Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash.
Left college, June, 1933. Joined Press. June, 1934. Left
Press, September. 1934. Worked on Farm Bureau News,
Oak Harbor, Wash. Rejoined Press September, 193.").
Representative of Motion Picture Herald and Motion
Picture Daily.
BIGGS, DOUGLAS: Film editor. In 1936: "I Con-
fuier the Sea," Academy.
BIGGS, WILLIAM T.: Former exhibitor, b. Anita.
Cass County. Iowa, May 14. 1890; e. grammar school:
married. Was garage owner, auto salesman. Bought
Anita theatre in 1922, and was in industry 11 years.
Sold theatre at Anita. Iowa. Bought theatre at Adair.
Iowa. Sold Nov. 1, 1936. Now in Anita, Iowa, post-
ofif?ce.
BIGLOW & GERALD: Tumbling team. In 193G:
Vitaphone short product.
BILLDREV/. A. C. H.: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BILLER. IRENE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BILLINGS, GEORGE: Actor. Appeared as Lincoln in
"Lincoln's Gettysburg Address," short talker; "Woman
to Woman," "Night Work," Pathe; "TrafHc" (1930),
Pathe. Folly Comedies, second series. In 1933: "King
for a Night," Universal. In 1934: "As the Earth Turns,"
Warner. In 1935: "The Gilded Lily," Paramount. In
1936: "The Gallant Defender." Col. In 1937: "Penrod
and Sam." WB.
BILLON, PIERRE: Director. Jji 1937: directed "Cour-
ner-Sud" (Southern Mail), Pathe Consortium Cinema.
BILSON, GEORGE R.: West Coast advertising manager
in charge of trailers, Warner; b. Leeds, England; mar-
ried; e. Boys High School, Brooklyn, and College of
the City of New York. With home office advertising
department. First National, then Warner Bros. Author
of original story "We're in the Money"; original story
and screen play "Talent Scout." Warner Studios, Holly-
wood, scenario department.
BIMBERG, HOWARD: Writer. Mascot Productions.
Associate editor. National Power Glider. Also associated
with The Call. New York paper. Was connected with
the Bulawayo News of South Africa.
BINFORD, LLOYD TILGHMAN: Chairman Board of
Theatrical Censors, Memphis. 1731 Peabody Avenue.
Memphis. Tenn. ; b. Duck Hill, Miss., December 16.
1866; p. Col. Jas. R. and Prances Campbell; e. public
schools; widower and has four children. Began in life
Insurance business at Jackson. Tenn., 1895: moved to
Memphis, 1899; President, Columbian Mutual Life In-
surance Company; director. Manhattan Savings Bank &
Trust Company; president. Mid-South Pair; President
Southern Surgical Supply Co.
BING, HERMAN: Actor, b. Germany, March 30, 1889.
Was production chief in Germany. Came to America
with F W. Murnau. Appeared as Jake Kleinschmldt In
"A Song of Kentucky" (1920). Fox: Bing in "Show Boat
In Hollywood," First National; "Married In Hollywood";
In 1931: "Great Lover," MGM; "The Guardsman," MGM;
"Women Love Once." Paramount. In 1933: "The Nuis-
ance," "Dinner at Eight," MGM; "The Bowery," United
Artists; "My Lips Betray," Pox; "Pootllght Parade."
"College Coach," Warner; "Flesh." In 1934: "Manda-
lay," Warner; "Melody In Spring," Paramount; "The
Meiry Widow," "The Night Is Young," MGM; "Man-
hattan Love Song," Monogram; "I'll Tell the World,'
"The Black Cat," Universal; "Twentieth Century," Co-
lumbia. In 1935: "Great Hotel Murder," "Redheads oi
I'arade," Fox; "Call of the Wild," UA-20th Century
"The Florentine Dagger," "Don't Bet on Blondes,
Warner; "Calm Yourself." MGM; "In Caliente," FN
"Every Night at Eight," Paramount; "His Family Tree,'
KKO; "Three Kids and a Queen," "Fighting Youth,'
Universal; "A Thousand Dollars a Minute," Republic
In J.936: "Rose Marie," "The Great Ziegfeld," "Thre»
Wise Guys," MGM; "Human Cargo," "Dimples," 20tl.
Cent.-Fox; "The King Steps Out," "Adventure In Man-
hattan," Col.; "Champagne Waltz," Paramount; "Thai
Girl from Paris." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Maytime,'
MGM.
BINGER, RAY: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated on
photography of special effects. "Strike Me Pink," "Bar-
bary Coast," "Dark Angel," "Splendor"; special effects
"Dodsworth," collaborated on photography of special ef-
fects "Come and Get It," UA.
BINNA, COMM. DR. MANLIO: President of First
Commission of Censorship, director of first division of
Direzione Generale della Cinematografia. b. Parma, Italy.
1891; married. Doctor at law; Vice-prefect of Kingdom.
Captain in Italian army, wounded In War; decorated.
BINNER, MARGERY: Actress, r.n. same. b. Teddlng-
ton, England, Sept. 3, 1910; h. 5 feet 3 inches: w. 98
pounds; fair hair, blue eyes; hobbies are writing, walk-
ing, collecting first editions; p. non-professional. Stage
and screen. "Almost a Divorce" (B. & D.), "Glamour"
(B. I. P.), "Honeymoon Adventure' (A. T. P.). "Two of
a Kind" (A. T. P.), "Officers' Mess' (H. Rowson). "Good
Companions" (Gaumont -British). "Jubilee Cavalcade"
(B. I. P.). In 1936: "Beloved Vagabond." Col.
BINYON, CLAUDE: Writer, b. Chicago, 111., Cot. 17.
1905. e. University of Missouri. Reporter on Chicago
Herald-Examiner, with Variety 8 years, then Hollywood
City Editor. Joined Paramount 1932 and has iust signed
a new contract. 1933: "Gambling Ship." With Frank
Rutler wrote additional dialogue. "The Way to Love."
"Girl Without a Room," "If I Had a Million," "College
Humor," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated with Frank
Butler on screen play of "Search for Beauty." with J. P.
McEvoy wrote screen play of "Many Happy Returns."
dialogue of '-'Shoot the Works." co-author of screen play
of "Ladies Should Listen." "The Old Fashioned Way";
collaborated on "It's a Gift." Paramount. In 1935: co-
author of adaptation of "Mississippi"; wrote the screen
play. "The Gilded Lily;" collaborated on dialogue, "Stolen
Harmony"; screen play, "The Hride Comes Home"; wrote
screen play "Accent on Youth." all Paramount; col-
laborated on story. "The Daring Young Man," Fox. In
1936: screen play. "Valiant is the Word for Carrie."
Paramount. In 1937: "I Met Him in Paris," Para.
BIRCH, ALBERT FREDERICK: Recordist, Gaumont-
British Corporation, London, b. Lewes, Sussex, England,
Oct. 10, 1900. Married, e. Grammar School, Haywards
Heath, and Dartford Polytechnic. Marconi radio operator
at sea, 1916-24; maintenance engineer, British Broadcast-
ing Corporation, 1924-28; engineer, research laboratory of
Baird Television Co., London, 1928-29; technician in
charge of sound dept. of British Instructional Films, at
Welwyn, 1929-32; joined G.-B. at Shepherd's Bush 1932.
"Little Friend" and "The Thirty-Nine Steps," "Dirty
Work," "King of the Damned," Gaumont-Brltish ;
"Phantom Light," Gainsborough; "Rhodes" and "Seven
Sinners." In 1936: "Doomed Cargo," GB. In 1937:
"Strangers on Honeymoon." GB.
BIRCH, FRANK: Director and Actor, r.n. Francis Lyall
Birch, M.A., O.B.E., P.R.H.S. b. London, Dec. 5. 1889;
h. 5 feet 8 inches; w. 154 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes:
m. Hon. Vera Benedicta Gage; hy. sailing; p. John Arden
Birch and Viscountess Barrington; e. Eton and King's
College, Cambridge. Fellow of King's College. Cambridge.
1915-34; University lecturer in History, 1921-8; stage
producer and actor and film director and actor. Directed
English version "Second Kiss" in Berlin for Gains-
borough; "The Love Child" In Paris for Gainsborough;
"Ashes" for Gainsborough. Played In "School for Stars"
(1935), Paramount-British; "Jubilee Window," "Cross
Currents" (1935). Paramount -British ; "Wolf's Clothing"
(1935), Wainwright; "Love at Sea" (1936), Paramount-
British. In 1936: "A Star Falls from Heaven." BIP:
"Such Is Life," Incorporated Talking TOms; "Thief in
the Night," Criterion. In 1937: "The Academy Decides."
UK Films; "Double Exposure." Paramount-British.
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BIRCH, WYRLEY: Actor. Has played all over the
world during thirty years on the stage, and at times man-
aged and directed his own companies. Appeared in stocb,
touring the country. Among plays he has appeared In
are "The Thief." "The Bat." "Silent House." 'Xauzh
That Off," "Another Language," "Wednesday's Child,"
"Small Miracle," "Spring in Autumn." To Columbia.
In 1935: "The Last Days of Pompeii. RKO; "Guard That
Girl." Columbia. In 1936: "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town."
"Panic on the Air." "Trapped by Television," Columbia.
In 1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
BIRD, RICHARD: Actor. Tn 1034 appeared In "The
Great Defender," BIP. In 1935: "Mlml," HIP; "Invita-
tion to the Waltz," Associated British Pictures. In 1937:
"Sensation," Wardour Films.
BIRDWELL, RUSSELL: Director of advertising and
publicity, Selznlck International Pictures, Inc.
BIRELL, TALA: Actress. r. n. Natalie Blerl; b.
Vienna, Sept. 10, 1908: h. 5 feet 6 Inches: w. 12.=)
pounds; blue eyes, blonde hair; e. private schools and
college where she specialized In music and dramatic art.
Experience on Vienna stage. Signed Universal contract
and appeared In 1932 In "The Doomed Battalion," Uni-
versal: (1933). "Black Pearl " Universal: "Let's Fall in
Love," Columbia. In 1935; "Let's Live Tonight," "Crime
and Punishment," Columbia; "Spring Tonic," Fox. In
1936: "The Lone Woif Returns." Columbia; "The White
Legion," ON.
BIRGEL, WILLY: Actor. In 1934: "Eln Mann will
nach Deutschland," "Furst Woronzeff." Ufa. In 1935:
"Barcarole." "Das Madchen Johanna," "Einer zuvlel an
Bord." Ufa. In 1936: "Schwarze Rosen," "Schlussak-
kord," Ufa.
BIRINSKI, LEO: Writer. In 1933 In collaboration
with Samuel Hoffensteln wrote screen play, "Song of
Song." Paramount. Author of "Mata Harl." MGM. 1932.
In 1934: original of "Stamhnul Quest." MGM. In 1936:
story "The Gay Desperado." UA.
BIRMINGHAW, ALA.: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BIROS, LAJOS: Writer-associate director and executive
director, London Film Productions Ltd. : b. NaKyarad,
Hungary, 1883: e. Royal University of Budapest. Entered
pictures in 1924; wrote original of "The Last Com-
mand," "Hotel Imperial," "The Yellow Lily"; adapted
"The Way of All Flesh"; adaptation and continuity of
"The NIeht TVafch." "Reserved for Ladies," Alexander
Korda. 1931; "Wedding Rehearsal," London Films, 1932.
Appointed to hoard of directors. London Film Prod. In
1933 with Arthur Wimneris wrote dialoeiie "The Private
Life of Henry VIII." London-U.A. In 1934: collaborated
on storv and dialotrue of "Catherine the Great" T.rfindor
U.A. Tn 1935: collaborated on adaptation and dialogue of
"The Scarlet Pimpernel," United Artists.
BIRT. DAN: Film editor. In 1932: "How's George?."
Butcher: "Happy Ever After," GB. 1933: "Lucky Num-
ber." "Channel Crossing." GB. 1934: "Irish Hearts,"
Clifton -Hurst; "Once in a New Moon," Fox: "The In-
vader." B & D. 1935: "Variety." Argyle; "Right Age
to Marry." Radio; "Honeymoon for Three." ATP: "Mario
Celeste." Hammer: "Vanity." "Prison Breaker." Colum-
bia: "Happy Days." Argyle; "Twice Branded," Radio.
1936: "Not So Dusty." "To Catch a Thief." "Nothlni
Like Publicity." "Busman's Holiday." "All that Glit-
ters." "Farewell to Cinderella," Radio. 1937: "Mr.
♦ Sfrongfellow Says No." ITP.
BISCHCFF, AUREL: Foreign sales manager. Terra
Film A. G., Berlin, Germany; b. Aachen, Germany, Feb.
22, 1905: 0. .Tohann and Sophie Blschoff: e. university.
BISCHOFF, ROBERT: Film editor. In 1935: "Way
Down East," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Trail of
the Lonesome Pine." "Wedding Present." Paramount.
In 1937: "John Meade's Woman." "Her Husband Lies."
Paramount.
BISCHOFF, SAMUEL: Producer, b. Hartford, Conn..
August 11, 1890; h. 5 feet 7% Inches: black hair and
brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Morris Bischoff, non-pro-
fessional; e. Hartford high, Hartford, Conn., and Boston
University, Boston, Mass. ; m. Harriet Wlsgel. non-pro-
fesalonal; hy. golf. Produced 36 comedies In 1923-24 for
Grand Asher, 36 comedies In 1924-25 for Bischoff, Inc.,
six features In 1926 for Bischoff Productions, four fea-
tures In 1927 for Gotham Productions, four features In
1927 for Bischoff Productions. Became production super-
visor In 1928 for Columbia Pictures. Tn August, 1931, as-
sumed Tiffany position. Formed KBS Productions Inc.
with Burt Kelly and Wm. Saal In .Tune, 1932. Company
name changed, 1933, to Admiral Productions. Also di-
rected "The Last Mile," Tiffany. In 1934: auperrised
"Twenty Million Sweethearts," First National; supervisor
for "Merry Wives of Reno," Warner. In 1935: supervised
"Go Into Tour Dance," First National; "Front Page
Woman." "Stars Over Broadway," Warner. In 1939:
supervised "Earthworm Tractors," "Public Enemy's Wife."
associate producer "Charge of the Light Brigade," WB.
In 1937: associate producer "Ready, Willing, and Able,"
WB.
BISSELL, HOLBROOK C: President and General
Manager, Imperial Pictures of Northern Ohio. b. October
5. 1891. at Elizabeth, N. J.; e. Trinity School. New York.
and Porter Military School, Charleston, S. C. Early
business experience gained as Importer of silks, laces and
woolens. Entered fllm business in 1919 as salesman for
Pathe in Philadelphia and transferred to Albany. Ap-
pointed successively Universal branch manager in Albany,
World Wide branch manager in Buffalo. Columbia branch
manager in Albany and Columbia branch manager In
Cleveland. March 1, 1937, Joined Imperial Pictures of
Northern Ohio.
BITKER, PIERCE H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BITTMAN. DR. HANS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BITTNER, JULIUS: Music. Collaborated on musical
adaptation of play. "Strauss' Great Waltz," filmed in 1935
by Tom Arnold.
BITZER. G. W. (Billy): Cameraman; b. Boston, Mass..
April 21. 1874; p. .John and Mary Bitzer. Photographed
Mary Plckford in early feature. "Mender of Nets."
Photographed D. W. Griffith productions, including "Birth
of a Nation," "Intolerance," "Broken P.lossoms." "Hearts
of the World," "Way Down East." "America" and
ethers. With United Artists photographed "The Strug-
gle." D. W. Griffith directing.
B1XI0, C.
Capitani.
Music. In 1935: "The Rich Uncle,"
BIZZELLI. MAESTRO: Music director. In 1936: "II
Grande Apello" (The Great Call), UA.
BJUGGREN. INGERT: Actress. In 1935: "One Night,"
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
BLACK, ARTHUR: Assistant director. In 1933: "Be-
low the Sea." '"ITie Wrecker." "Police Car 17." "Etoat
of Fifth Avenue," "Let's Fall in Love," "Fog." In
1934: "The Ninth Guest." "Sisters Under the Skin."
"The Line-Up," "The Party's Over," "One Night cf
Love." "Carnival." "Fugitive Lady," "Jealousy." "Lady
by Choice." "Name the Woman." "The Party's Over."
all Columbia. In 1935: "Mills of the Gods," "Behind
the Evidence." "Death Flies East." "She Couldn't Take
It." "The Case of the Missing Man," "Too Tough to
Kill." "The Girl Friend." "Love Me Forever." "Right
Bells." Columbia. In 1936: "Shakedown." "The Final
Hour." "Counterfeit." "The Music Goes 'Round,"
"Craig's Wife," Columbia. In 1937: "When You're In
Love," Columbia.
BLACK. BEUA: President of Danubla Distributing
Corp. ; treasurer, Corvin Modern Playhouse. Inc. ; vice-
president. SRO Corp. b. Hungary. .Tune 13. 1876; e.
graduated from college In Budapest. Banking business.
BLACK. BRET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BLACK. BUCK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BLACK. EDWARD: Associate producer, Gainsborough
Pictures (1928). Ltd.. London, b. Birmingham. England.
Aug. 18, 1900. 1916-1930 cinema theatre proprietor, then
studio and production mapagement.
BLACK. EDGAR: Composer. In 1936: collaborated on
songs "The Tenth Man." Associated British.
BLACK, GEORGE:
Almanac.)
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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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p. -
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BLACK, MAURICE: Actor, b. Warsaw, Poland: e.
public schools, Kngland and tlie United States. Appeared
in 1929 In "Broadway Babies," "Dark Streets": in 193U
is "Numbered Men," "Playing Around," First National:
"The Street of Chance," Paramount; "Live and Learn,"
Manhattan Comedies: in 1931; "Front Page," Caddo;
"Women Go on Forever," Cruze; "Smart Money," War-
ner; "Sob Sister," Fox; "While Paris Sleeps," Fox. In
1933: "Cohens and Kellys in Trouble," Universal: "1
Cover the Waterfront," United Artists; "Flying Down
to Rio," Badlo; "Ship of Wanted Men," Showmen's
Pictures; "Murder on the Campus," Chesterfield. In
1934: "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," Monogram; "Twin Hus-
bands," Chesterfield: "West of the Pecos" and "Down to
Their Last Yacht," Badlo. In 1935: "The Crusades,"
Paramount; "Bonnie Scotland," MOM; "Stars Over Broad-
way," Warner. In 1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," Re-
public.
BLACK, RALPH:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BLACK, SAM: Editor-publisher. Tlie Studio News.
6331 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Cal. ; b. New York
City. December 2, 1903; p. Michael and Anna Black: e.
college; married. Entered the newspaper and publishing
field upon leaving law school. After working In various
Eastern publishing houses he went West to enter the
newspaper field, working on the Los Angeles Times. Los
Angeles Examiner, and Los Angeles Record. Upon leav-
ing the latter In 1928 he started The Extra, now The
Studio News, a motion picture trade paper covering the
Hollywood studio field.
BLACK. THURMAN: Actor. In 1936: "Dimples,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
BLACKBURN, AUBREY: Manager of film stars and
directors. Associated with Christopher Mann. Ltd., Lon-
don, b,. Brampton Bryan, Hereford, England, June 9,
1900; m. Malsie Darrell, actress; p. E. M. and F. J.
Blackburn; e. Winchester and Corpus Christi, Oxford.
Manager of London Play Co. Ltd.. 1922-33. Secretary
to League of British Dramatists, 1933-34. Manager and
casting director. Associated Talking Pictures, Ltd., Lon-
don, 1934-36.
BLACKBURN, EDWARD 0.: Vice president and gen
eral manager, J. E. Brulatour, Inc., Distributors. East-
man Motion Picture Film, Hollywood. Cal.; b. Barnes-
vllle, Ohio. Feb. 29, 1888; p. Edward, Capltola; e.
Grammar school; m. Rebecca Ackerman; has one daughter
and one son. 15 years sales department. Rotbacker Film
Mfg. Co. ; Rothacker Laboratories, Rothacker-AUer Lab-
oratories. Ten years, J. E. Brulatour, Inc., Hollywood,
Cal.
BLACKFORD, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLACKLEY, DOUGLAS: Actor, b. 6 feet: brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 155 pounds. Was advertising
model. Had one role on Broadway, several seasons of
stock, and small parts In Paramount pictures, "Secrets
of a Secretary" and "Honor Among Lovers," made In
New York. Signed by Paramount in July, 1934, to appear
in "Car 99." In 1935 In "Love in Bloom," "Four Hours
to Kill," "College Scandal," "Ship Cafe," Paramount.
In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast." Universal.
BLACKMER. SIDNEY: Actor, b. Salisbury, N. C.
July 13, 1898; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and eyes; w.
175 pounds; p. Walter Steele Blackmer and Clara de
Roulhhc Alderman; e. Warrenton high school. Salisbury,
and at the University of North Carolina: dlv. Lenore
Ulric: hy. all outdoor sports. After college tried stage.
Films: "A Most Immoral Lady, "The Love Racket" and
"Strictly Medern." "One Adventurous Night," "Under
Western Skies," "The Bad Man" (1930). "Sweethearts
and Wives" (1930). First National. In 19.33: "The
Cocktail Hour," "The Wrecker." Columbia: "The De-
luge," 1934: "Down to Their Last Yacht," "This Man
Is Mine," RKO: "The Count of Monte Cristo." UA-
Reliance. In 1935: "Great God Gold." Republic
(Monogram); "A Notorious Gentleman." Universal; "The
Little Colonel," Fox; "Behind the Green Lights,"
"Streamline Express," Mascot; "Smart Girl," Paramount;
"The Girl Who Came Back." "False Pretenses," Chester-
field; "The Fire Trap." Empire. In 1936: "Woman
Trap." "Early to Bed." Paramount; "The President's
Mystery," Republic; "Missing Girls," Chesterfield:
"Shadows of the Orient," Empire. In 1937: "A Doctor's
Diary," "John Meade's Woman," Paramount.
BLACKSTONE, MILTON: Advertising, b. New York
City, April 2. 1906. Founded Blackstone Company, ad-
vertising agency and publicity organization, 1929.
BLACKTON. JAMES STUART: Production director,
Anglo-American Film, Inc.; b. Sheffield, England. 1875-
e. Eton House Collegiate School, England and CtUege
Left England for America, 1885. In 1896 met Thomas A
Kdison and drew cartoon sketches before the Vitascope
Camera, which was one of the first 10 films made by
I'^dison. Wrote story for New York World of first public
showing of Vitascope at Koster and Bial's Music Hall.
April 20, 1896. In 1897 bought projection machine
from Edison, sliowed pictures throughout the United
States and converted the projecting machine into a
camera. Took first pictures of the Spanish-American
War; photographed and showed first newsreel for Wm. A.
Brady and Proctor's Theatres, 1898. Fitted up first
movie studio on roof of Morse Building. Nassau St.. N.
Y. In 1900 incorporated the Vitagrapli Co. and pro-
duced "Baffles, the Amateur Cracksman." Built first
glass enclosed studio In Flatbush. Brooklyn, and pioneered
in production of first two. three and five reel feature
pictures. From 1900-1915, general director of produc-
tion, Vltaphone Company of America. In 1915 pro-
duced "The Battle Cry of Peace." Brought to the
screen many noted stars and opened the deLuxe Theatre
at Broadway. In 1915 organized and became president
of the Motion Picture Board of Trade, later known as
the Association of Motion Picture Producers and Dis-
tributors of America. Was president and editor of the
Motion Picture Magazine. Produced the screen play
"The Glorious Adventure," In London. In 1926 when
Vitagraph sold to Warner Bros, he went Into Independent
production.
BLACKWELL. CARLYLE: Writer, director and pro-
ducer, b. Troy, Pa., 1888; h. 5 feet 11 inches; dark
complexion, eyes and hair; w. 155 pounds; e. Syracuse.
.Stage career: "Brown of Harvard." Keith and Proctor
stock company. Has written, produced and acted in his
own stories. Screen work with Lasky. International,
Paramount. Pictures Include: "Bulldog Drummond."
Hodkinson; "The Beloved Vagabond," FBO; "She,"
Lee-Bradford; "The Wrecker," World Wide-British In-
ternational.
BLACKWELL. CARLYLE. JR.: Actor, p. Carlyle ■
Blackwell. professional. In 1935: "The Goose and the
Gander," Warner. In 1936: "The Calling of Dan Mat-
thews," Columbia.
BLACKWOOD. GEORGE: Actor, b. Dalton. Ohio; h.
6 feet Ihi Inches; w. 178 pounds; hazel eyes and brown
hair. Descendant of famous literary family of England:
has plenty of stage experience; hy. dogs and horses.
Signed to Warner-First National contract. In 1933 ap-
peared in "I Loved A Woman." "Son of a Sailor."
First National: "Lady Killer." Warner.
BLAINE, JAMES: Actor. In 1936: "The Return of
Sophie Lang," Paramount.
BLAIR, GEORGE A.: Manager, export motion picture
film sales, Eastman Kodak Company. b. Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada, June 28, 1871; p. Thomas and Mary
Blair; e. common and high schools; married. Demon-
strator of photographic papers and dry plates for the
Eastman Kodak Company. Started as motion picture film
technician, later made manager of domestic motion picture
film sales.
BLAIR, HARRY N.: Exploitation, b. Philadelphia,
Pa., February 24, 1899; p. Elizabeth and William; e.
West Philadelphia High School; University of Pennsyl-
vania. Advertising and sales promotion. Operated
Paoli Theatre; reviewed motion pictures for the Phila-
delphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
Was in publicity department of Fox. Pathe Exchange and
Columbia: then with Exhibitors Daily Review: eastern
studio representative. Film Daily. Was vice president.
Regent Pictures. Then was eastern editor, Assoclate-I
Publications. Secretary of AMPA in 1934. Regular con-
tributor to various fan publications, also author of Edu-
cational shorts; co-author of play, "Pocahontas Preferred."
produced at Bliss-Hayden Theatre. Hollywood, in 1935.
Exploitation manager. Grand National.
BLAIR, JOAN: Actress. In 1936: "Murder of Dr.
llarrigan." FN.
BLAIR, NAN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on "This
Is the Life," 20th Century-Fox.
BLAJEVICH, F.: Actor. In 1936: "Gypsies," Amkino.
BLAKE, BEN K.: Executive, b. Brooklyn, N. Y..
Sept. 24. 1893; e. public and high school, and one year
mechanical school; married. Exhibitor, managing theatre
in Harlem, New York City, 1912. Joined the Imp. Com-
pany In production department. Worked with Universal at
11th Avenue studio, and at Fort Lee. Supervised produc-
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tion, co-directed and directed for Universal and Pathe.
Organized Industrial Department Universal and Warner
Bros. Now producing and directing Voice of Experience
Sliorts for Columbia release; "Court of Human Relations."
Featurettes, also released by Columbia Pictures. President.
Hex Film Corporation, in charge of production. Treasurer,
Tru Pictures Company, Inc., and general manager in charge
of production. Also producing unusual commercial pictures
for leading industries.
BLAKE, dHARLES E.: Writer. In 193G: story idea
"The Country Doctor." 20th Century-Fox.
BLAKE, ERNEST E.: Managing director, Kodak. Ltd.,
London, England, b. Bedford, England. 1879; married.
Was professional photographer and started showing mo-
tion pictures In 1897. In 1903 joined Kodak and started
cinematograph sales department of that company In Eng-
land. In 1912 took over film sales for Eastman Kodak
and associated companies for whole of Europe and for
British Empire, except Canada and Australia. Still con-
tinues this activity in addition to duties of managing
director to Kodak, Ltd.
BLAKE, GLADYS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLAKE, LARRY: Actor. r. n. Lawrence Lumberg;
b. April 24, 1914, Brooklyn; h. 5 feet ll'/2 inches; w.
170 pounds; blue eyes and brown hair; p. non-professional;
e. Brooklyn Law College. Became member of Gilmore
Little Theatre group. Under contract to Fanchon and
Marco. Has done radio work. Signed by Universal.
BLAKE, RICHARD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"Women Are Trouble," MGM.
BLAKE. WILSON: General production manager. Associ-
ated Talking Pictures, Ltd., London, b. London, Aug. 13,
1887; married; e. private school. Started as film actor In
1907, went back to stage and became stage director and
producer. Returned to films in 1929.
BLAKELEY, JAMES: Actor, b. London, England, Feb.
18, 1910; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 152
pounds; p. father professional; e. London; hy. pet turtles
and coin collecting. Was In publicity department of the
Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City. Appeared
on stage in " "P' Is for Family," "The Queen's Hus-
band," "The Yellow Triangle," "Captain Applejack,"
and "Case History." Seen on screen In 1935 In "Mills
of the Gods," Columbia; "Paris In Spring," "Two for
Tonight," Paramount; "She Couldn't Take It," Columbia.
In 1936: "The Gay Desperado," UA.
BLAKENEY, OLIVE: Actress, b. Newport, Ky., Aug.
21, 1903; h. 5 ft. 7 In.; w. 126 pounds; brown hair and
brown eyes; m. Bernard Nedell, actor; e. Bellevue High
School, Bellevue, Ky,; on stage In America and England;
made film debut In England at end of 1934 In "Mr.
What's-Hls Name" and "Butter and Egg Man"; has
long term contract with Warner's English studios. In
1934: "Give Her a Ring," BIP-Pathe. In 1935: "Come
Out of the Pantry," B & D-UA; "Excuse My Glove," Lew
Harvey-Joe Bock Studios. In 1936: "Two's Company,"
Soskin Productions; "The Three Maxinls," Herbert Wilcox;
"Don't Get Me Wrong." WB. In 1937: "Gangway," GB.
BLANCHARD, FREDERIC: Actor. In 1936: "Man
Hunt," Warner.
BLAND, HENDERSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLAND. JOYCE: Actress. In 1936: "Spy of Na-
poleon," Twickenham. In 1937: "Dreaming Lips," UA.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BLAND. TREVOR:
Almanac.)
BLANDICK, CLARA: Actress, b. On an American
ship in the harbor of Hong Kong, China; h. 5 feet 5
inches; w. 120 pounds; blond hair and brown eyes. Has
played in the following pictures: 1929: "Wise Girls,"
MGM; "Men Are Like That," Paramount; "Poor Aubrey."
Warner; "Burning Up," Paramount; "The Girl Said
No," MGM; 1930: "Sins of the Children," MGM;
"Romance," MGM: "Last of the Duanes," Fox; "Tom
Sawyer," Paramount: "Once a Sinner," Fox; "The
Easiest Way," MGM; "Dance. Fools. Dance," MGM;
"Inspiration," MGM; "Drums of Jeopardy," Tiffany;
"Daybreak," MGM; 1931; "It's a Wise Child." MGM;
"Laughing Sinners," MGM; "I Take This Woman."
Paramount; "Bought," First National; "Murder at Mid-
night," Tiffany; "Huckleberry Finn," Paramount; "Get-
Rlch-QuIck-WalUngford," MGM; "Possessed," MGM. In
1933: "Three -Cornered Moon," "One Sunday Afternoon."
Paramount; "Turn Back the Clock," MGM; "Charlie
Chan's Greatest Case," Pox; "Ever In My Heart."
Warner. In 1934: "Beloved," Universal. In 1934: "As
the Earth Turns," "Harold Teen," Warner; "The Show-
OIT," "The Girl from Missouri," MGM; "Sisters Under
the Skin," Columbia. In 1935: "Straight from the
Heart," "Transient Lady," "Princess O'Hara," Universal;
"Fugitive Lady," "Party Wire," Columbia. m t93B.
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," Paramount; "Anthony
Adverse," "The Case of the Velvet Claws," "Hearts Di-
vided," WB; "The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM; "In His
Steps," ON; "Make Way for a Lady." RKO-Radio. In
1937: "Her Husbands Secretary," WB.
BLANE, BARBARA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLANE. SALLY: Actress, r. n. Betty Jane Young,
b. Salida, Colo.. July 11, 1910; h. 5 feet 4Vi inches; light
brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 119 pounds; p. Mrs.
George U. Belzer. non -professional; e. Catholic Girls
high school; received her stage training in school plays;
hy. dancing and sailing. Screen career: Chum of Dorothy
Gulliver in "The Collegians" series and leading woman
in "Wolves of the City" for Universal; as a Sextette
girl, one of the Junior Stars, in "Rolled Stockings";
opposite Wallace Beery in "Casey at the Bat"; a small
bit in "Wife Savers," starring Wallace Beery and Ray
Hatton; Jack Holt's leading woman in "Vanishinu
Pioneer"; also leading woman In "Shootin" Irons" and
"Fools for Luck" with Chester Conklin and W. C. Fields
for Paramount. Was also leading woman In "Dead
Man's Curve" and "Her Summer Hero" for FBO; and
In "Horseman of the Plains," starring Tom Mix. Her
1929 pictures include "Half Marriage," RKO; "Outlaw."
"The Very Idea," "Eyes of the Underworld." Universal;
"Song of Songs." Warner; In 1930 In "Little Accident."
Universal; (1931-32). "The Local Bad Man." Allied;
Cross Examination." Artclass; "Beckoning," Peerless;
"X Marks the Spot." Tiffany; (1932) "Forbidden Com-
pany," and "Probation," Chesterfield; "The Phantom
Express," Majestic; "Wild Horse Mesa." Paramount;
"Pride of the Legion," Mascot. In 1933: "Trick for
Trick." Fox; "Night of Terror," Columbia; "Advice to
the Lovelorn," United Artists-20th Century. In 1934:
"No More Women," Paramount; "Half a Sinner," Uni-
versal; "She Had to Choose," Majestic; "The Silver
Streak," RKO; "City Limits," Monogram. In 1937: "Dead
Yesterday," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BLANK, A. H.: Circuit Operator. Paramount theatre
operating partner in Des Moines and a member of the
Paramount national theatre advisory committee. Opera-
tions Include theatres in 20 Iowa and Nebraska cities and
at Mollne and Rock Island, 111. Founder and developer
of A. H. Blank Theatres, most of which were sold to
Publlx about 1927. Blank retained a few to operate.
With the Paramount receivership. Blank became an operat-
ing partner, which involved his resuming operation of
his former circuit. Now operates as Tri-States Theatres
Corp.
BLANK, LEO: Midwest district manager, Warner. Was
salesman. First National, in Omaha and Des Moines,
1921-25. Branch manager. Educational, 1925-31. Branch
manager, Warner Bros., Minneacolis, 1931-35. Warner,
Chicago, 1935-36. Midwest district manager, Warner
Bros., starting in 1936.
BLANKA, VALERIA: Actress. Appeared in "When
You Give Your Heart Away," UPA.
BLANKE, HENRY: Production Executive. Warner-
First National Studios; b. Berlin -Steglitz, Germany,
Dec. 30, 1901: married; p. father, Wllhelm Blanke. well-
known painter, Germany; e. graduated! from Ober-
realschule (high school) Berlln-steglitz. 1919-20-Ufa;
1920-22, Lubitsch; 1922-26, Lubltsch In America at
Plckfords, Warner and also loaned out by Warner for
two pictures when Lubltsch was working at Paramount.
(All these pictures as personal assistant to Lubltsch).
1926-27, Ufa as business and production manager on
Fritz Lang's "Metropolis": 1927-28, Warner In Holly-
wood; 1928-30, production head for German production
for Warner Bros. In Berlin; 1930-31, head of foreign
production for Warner Bros. In Hollywood; 1931-32. luper-
visor for American pictures. In 1933: "Bureau of Mlis-
Ing Persons," "Lady Killer," "I Loved A Woman."
"Convention City," First National In 1934-35: "Female,"
"Easy to Love," "Fashion Follies of 1934," "Journal of
A Crime," "Gambling Lady," "Fog Over Frisco," "Dr.
Monica," "Madame Du Barry," "Dragon Murder Case,"
"British Agent," "The Firebird," "I Am A Thief,"
"Concealment," "The White Cockatoo." Max Relnhardt's
"A Midsummer Night's Dream." In 1936: supervisor,
"The Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "The Petrified
Forest," "Anthony Adverse," "Green Pastures," "The
White Angel," WB. In 1937: associate producer "Green
Light," "Call It a Day," WB.
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BLASETTI. ALESSANDRO: Director for Fauno-FUm.
Italy; b. Rome, Italy, July 3, 1900; e. University of
Rome, LL.D., 1924; m. Maria Laura Brotferio. Entered
cinematographic Journalism. 1924, Impero, Rome. Founded
and directed two periodicals, Cinematografo and Lo Spet-
tacolo d'ltalia, 1926-1932. Founded and directed society
of production, "Augustus." Signed as director to Cines
for films "Resurrection," "Nerone," 1930-31; '"f""
Madre," 1931; "Pallo," 1932; "Assist' and "1S60, ' 1933.
Left Cines, and founded the Fauna-Film, with Giuseppe
Zucca, made and directed "Vecchia Guardla," 1934. In
1936: "Aldebaran." Manettl Film. In 1937: "La Con-
tessa di Parma."
BLATCHFORD, WILLIAM: (See 1936 37 Almanac.)
BLAUFOX. JAY DAVID: Advertising executive,
author; b. London, England, July 6, 1896; e. Brockton
Mass., Columbia, University of Toronto, B.A. ; Inter-
collegiate University of London, England. Collaborator
with Thomas A. Edison on "The Story of Menlo Park,"
for Edison Pioneers; wrote four other books, "The Don-
key's Tale," "The Street Called Wall " "Let's Fly," and
"Learn to Fly," the last-named serially in Skyflghters, a
magazine. Has written six plays and musical comedies,
latest produced "Ain't It the Truth." Wrote dialogue
for feature picture, "Three Lucky Fools," with Tito
Schlpa. Writer of short stories, and feature articles for
magazines and newspapers, also radio continuities. Gen-
eral theatre and motion picture publicity, advertising and
exploitation experience. In War was one year with British
Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force as lieutenant -
aviator. Formerly director of publicity and advertising.
Fox Brooklyn Theatre; B. S. Moss' Broadway Theatre;
Hudson division, Stanley-Fabian Theatres, New Jersey,
and major picture companies. Sent to England, France,
Germany and Holland by First Radio World's Fair and
handled International Polo Games between Great Britain
and United States. Joined Neumade Products Corp., New
York. Member of St. Ceclle Lodge No. 568 F and A.M..
Jewish Theatrical Guild. Writers' Club.
BLAVETTE: Player. In 1936: "The Loves of Tonl."
Metropolis -Tapernaux.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BLEICH, JUDAH:
Almanac.)
BLEIFER, JOHN: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Cap-
tured," Warner. In 1935: "The Crimson Trail," Uni-
versal; "Les Mlserables." UA-20th Century. In 1936:
"Ladles In Love," 20th Cent.-Foi.
BLETCHER, BILLY: Actor, b. Lancaster, Pa., Sept.
24, 1894; h. 5 feet, 2 inches; w. 135 pounds; D. pro-
fessionals; hy. gardening, fishing, swimming; m. Arline
Roberts, professional, and has one daughter. In the
show business for 20 years, vaudeville, legitimate stage.
In Christie comedies for five years. Appeared In "One
Hour to Love," Tiffany; "Two Girls Wanted." "Dare
Devil's Reward," "The Cowboy Kid," Fox; "A Pat
Chance." "Slippery Feet," Educational: "Romance Road."
"The Wild Girl." Truart: "The Dude Cowboy," FBO;
"Top Speed" (1930), First National. In 1933: "DIplo-
manlacs," RKO; "A Lady's Profession," Paramount. In
1935: "The Lost City," Regal Pictures. In 1936: "Can
This Be Dixie?", 20th Cent.-Fox.
BLIFFER, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLINN. GENEVIEVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLINOV, BORIS: Actor. In 1935: "Chapayev," Len-
film.
BLISS, ARTHUR: Music. In 1936: "Things to Come."
London Pllms-UA.
BLIX, LEW C. G.: Business manager. Hollywood
Ixjcal No. 37, I.A.T.S.E. and M.P.T.O. Head office.
New York City; b. Duluth. Minn., Oct. 1. 1897; p.
Mr. and Mrs. 0. D. Bllx; e. high school and two years
prep; Canadian and American schools. Banking busi-
ness. Began with Paramount in 1924 and remained with
them until 1928.
BLOCH. BERTRAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLOCH, PERCY: District Manager. 1914, turned to
pictures, working under Felix Feist, Cleveland World Film
Corporation, New York office. Exchange work under S. R.
Kent, Philadelphia. Served in Ordnance Department during
War. Later went to Kansas City for Goldwyn. then Cleve-
land. 1920, exchange manager, Famous Players-Lasky.
Chicago, Cleveland and then Philadelphia. Appointed
district manager, Philadelphia and Washington, 1932, and
is still serving in the same capacity, under the new com-
pany name of Paramount Pictures, Inc.
BLOCHMAN, L. G.: Writer. In 1934: novel filmed as
•Bombay Mail." Universal. In 1935: story, "Chinatown
Squad/' "Secret of the Chateau." U. ; story. "Pursuit,"
MOM.
BLOCK, ALFRED: Writer, b. New. York City. August
;!1 1897; e. University of California specializing In
mathematics and languages: h, 5 feet l" ln':'?«=: ^''J*"
^11^ brnesf^ln S rn^^'^olHUltr^'J^ith^?^
l^^MloTZ ?^«wa'^^^%/&^M;\S?le! sK v'^^on
BLOCK, JESSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
BLOCK, NATE: Was secretary-treas Tower Theatre.
Kansas City Mo,; b. Bushville. Ind., Feb. 16. 1869: e.
higti' scliool'and commercial school ; married. 1° i^"'
rnnHlfi business In St. Joseph before entering motion
picture Industry. From 1906 to 1921 held Interest in
Twelve theatres in St. Joseph, Mo. ; Sioux City Iowa:
Topeka Kansas; Atchison, Kan., and Kansas City. Mo^
sold interest In all except Tower and Downtown theatres
in Kansas City. Sold theatre interests Aug. 1936.
Ri nrK RALPH- Associate producer, b. Cherokee.
.owa':°?une 2I* 1889; p.^Dorls .Chraplewskl and Siegfried
Block, non -professionals; e. University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor Mirh ; m. Mary Greenacre, non-professional. Stage
expedience on advisory board, New York Theatre Guld
igoi to 1923, inclusive. He was production editor rcr
Pa"ramount In 1923, managing editor In 1924-5-6 and
supervising editor in 1927. Then became associate pro-
ducer for Pathe In 1928 and 1929. was formerly with
the Fox Film Corporation in 1931 : collaborated on Arizona
Kid" "The Sea Wolf," "Holy Terror," Fox, The end of
February, 1932. resigned as associate producer of Columbia.
In 1932 became screen writer. Warner-First National.
In 1933 collaborated on screen play. "Before Dawn.
Radio- "Dark Hazard." First National. In 1934: col-
laborated on story and screen play of "Massacre,' First
National; collaborated on adaptation of "Gambling Lady,
Warner; assistant director, "I'll Fix It," "Blind Date,"
Columbia. In 1933 wrote screen play of "The Right to
Live " "I Am a Thief." Warner. In 1935: collaborated
on story and adaptation. "In Caliente," FN: collaborated
on screen play and dialogue, "The Melody Lingers On.
UA-Reliance. Past president. Screen Writers' Guild; Phi
Beta Kappa Home: Westport. Connecticut and Beverly
Hills. Cal. In 1936: collaborated on "Boulder Dam."
"Nobody's Fool." "Unconscious," WB.
BLONDELL. JOAN: Actress: b. New York City. Aug
30, 1909. h. 5 feet 4 Inches: blond hair and gray eyes
w. 120 pounds: p. Eddie Blondell. stage actor and known
ns original Katzeniammer Kid: dlv. George Barnes; m.
Dick Powell; hy. swimming, tennis. Has been on stage since
childhood, appearing with family In all major cities nf
Europe. China. Australia and Canada. Was In Australia
untij she was 18. Upon her return to America joined a
stock company In Dallas. Texas. Later went to New York
where she played In the stage productions of "Tarnish."
"Trial of Mary Dusan." a season In the "Follies,"
In film, "Pennv Arcade." renamed "Sinner's Holldav."
Appeared In "The Office Wife." featured roles In "The
Steel Highway" (1930); "lUlHt." "Mv Past." all War-
ner: (1932). "The Greeks Had a Name for Them,"
United Artists: "Blonde Cra7y," "The Crowd Boars."
Warner: (1932) "Ble City Blues." Warner: "Three ijn
a ATatch." "Central Park." First National: (]^^\
"Broadway Bad." Fox; "Lawyer Man." Warner: Gold
Diggers of 1933." "Goodbye Atraln." "Footlleht Parade.'
Warner: "Havana Widows." "Convention City." F.N.
1934: "Kansas City Princess." F.N.; "Smarty." I vc
Gnt Your Numher." "He Was Her ATan." "Dames."
Warner. Tn 1935: "Traveling Saleslady," "Broadway.
Gondolier," "We're In the Money," "Miss Pacific Fleet,
Warner. In 1936: "Colleen. " "Sons o' Guns." "Bullets
or Ballots." "Staere Struck." "Three Men on a Horse."
"Golddiffgers of 1937," WB. In 1937: "King and the
Chorus Girl." WB.
BLOODGOOD, MARGARET: Actress. In 1936: 'It
Had to Happen." 2nth Century-Fox; "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames," Paramount.
BLOOM, EDGAR S.: President. Electrical Research
Products. Inc.; b. Bloomsbury. N. J., Dec. 17, 1874,
Holland Dutch ancestry; e. University of Pennsylvania.
B S. I.sn5. ME 1896. In 1896 joined engineering staff
nf the ATetropolltan Telephone and Telegraph Company,
later the New York Telephone Company, Plant superln-
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lendent. New York and New Jersey Telephone ComDany.
1906, then with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company,
San Francisco, 1909. Engineer of Plant Operations for
American Telephone and Telegraph Company, New York,
1910. Vice-president, various Bell Telephone Companies
serving Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, 1912.
In 1914, receiver of Central Union Telephone Company,
Chicago, and after reorganization, became President of
Ohio and Indiana Bell Telephone Companies, formed from
it. In 1920, vice-president of newly organized Illinois
Bell Telephone Company, successor to Chicago Telephone
Company. Vice-president, American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, 1922. In 192ti, president and a director
of Western Electric Company. Since 1926 a director
and since 1935, president of ERPI. Other offices: director
of Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc.; Graybar Electric
Company. Inc.; Northern Electric Company, Ltd.; Manu-
facturers' Trust Company; National Surety Corporation;
Interborough Rapid Transit Co.; Teletype Corporation;
Nassau Smelting and Refining Company; Manufacturers'
Junction Railway Company; and Western Electric Company,
Ltd., Canada. Clubs: University, University of Pennsyl-
vania, Metropolitan, Recess and Delta Upsilon, N. Y. City;
tlie University and Industrial, Chicago, and the Lake
Placid.
BLOOM, JOSEPH E.: Vice-president in charge of
motion pigture advertising, Blalne-Thompson Co. b. Man-
istique, Mich.; e. Kent College of Law. Staff, Chicago-
Tribune; manager. Kings Feature Syndicate; promotion
manager, American Weekly.
BLOOM, PHIL: Actor. In 1935: "She Gets Her Man,"
Universal.
BLOOMBERG, DANIEL: Sound. In 1935: "Tlie
People's Enemy," RKO; "Gigolette," Select.
BLOOMFIELD, MEYER A.: Director, Motion Picture
Research Council, Lawyer, b. Feb. 11. 1878; m Sylvia
Palmer of Brooklyn, June 20, 1902; children— Catherine
Pauline. Joyce Therese, Lincoln; p. Morris and Bertha
Bloomfleld; e. B.A., College of the City of New York.
1899; B.A., Harvard University, 1901; student Boston
University Law School, 1903-05. Admitted to Mass-
achusetts bar 1905. Professor and lecturer; advisor to
business corporations. Member of New York Bar and
Federal Bar. Clubs: City (Boston and New York); Town
Hall (New York). Author of many books. Home: 315
Central Park West, New York. N. Y.
BLORE, ERIC: Actor, b. London, Dec. 23, 1887; h.
'?et. 8 inches; thinning gray hair and gray-blue eyes;
w. 172 pounds; e. private schools; m. Violet Winter, dec;
Clara Mackin, 1926; has one son. At 18 entered the in-
surance business, leaving two years later to become asso-
ciated with G. P. Huntley, English actor. Went to
Australia. Toured colonies with "Merry Makers." Re-
turning to England, appeared in Canterbury and Paragon
Music Halls. Obtained part in musical comedy, touring
England. Appeared in revues, besides acting and writing
at the Empire Theatre, London. Served in infantry and
flying corps during the war. Returned to the theatre after
the war, eventually appearing In "The Gay Divorce."
Went to Hollywood. In 1933 in "Flying Down to Rio,"
RKO: in 1934 in "Gay Divorcee," RKO. and "Behold My
Wife," Paramount. In 1935 in "Folies Bergere de Paris "
20th Century-UA; "The Good Fairy," "Diamond Jim/'
Universal; "The Casino Murder Case." "I Live My Life"
MGM; "Top Hat," "Old Man Rhythm," "To Beat the
Band," "I Dream Too Much," "Seven Keys to Baldpate,"
RKO. In 1936: "Two in the Dark," "The Ex-Mrs.
Bradford," "Swing Time," "Smartest Girl in Town "
RKO-Radio; "Sons o' Guns," WB; "Piccadilly Jim"
MGM. In 1937: "Soldier and the Lady." "Quality
Street." RKO-Radio.
BLOTCKY, BEN: District manager. Paramount Pic-
tures; b. Omaha, Neb., married, has son Robert, daughter
Geraldine. Started as a salesman In the Minneapolis
exchange in April, 1922; promoted to branch manager of
Kansas City, Mo., exchange in June, 1922; then promoted
to district manager with headquarters in Minneapolis in
October, 1936.
^r,^}"^^' ^EN: Actor, b. Montreal. Canada. Sept. 12.
1901; married; hy. golf. Appeared in Earl Carroll's
Vanities and other musical shows. Joined MGM. In
1933 and 1934 appeared in Vitaphone short product. In
1936: "Follow Your Heart," Republic; "College Holidav."
Paramount.
BLUE, MONTE: Actor, b. Indianapolis. Ind.. Jan. 11.
1890. Started with D. W. Griffith as script clerk, actor
and stunt man In "Intolerance," "The Birth of a Na-
tion" and "Orphans of the Storm." Mountain boy parts
in such pictures as "The Jucklings" Increased his popu-
larity and Warner Brothers gave him his chance at
feature leads and stardom soon followed. Appeared In
"The Marriage Circle," "Kiss Me Again," "So This
Is Paris," "Brass," "Main Street," "Hogan's Alley."
"Across the Pacific," "Across the Atlantic." "Wolf's
Clothing." Also in "Conquest," "The Greyhound Lim-
ited." "From Headquarters." "No Defense." "Skin
Deep," "Show of Shows," "Isle of Escape," "Song of
Songs" (1929), "Those Who Dance," "Tiger Rose" (1929).
Warner; "The Flood." Columbia. Long term contract
with Allied Pictures; (1932) "The Stoker." "The In-
truder," "Officer 13," "The Nectors." "The Valley of
Adventure," all Allied. In 1934 appeared in "The Last
Round-Up," "Come on Marines," Paramount. In 1935:
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Nevada." "Wanderer of the
Wasteland," Paramount; "G Men," FN. In 1936:
"Treachery Rides the Range," Warner; "Mary of Scot-
land," RKO-Radio; "Desert Gold," Paramount; "Song of
the Gringo," GN. In 1937: "The Outcasts of Poker Flat,"
RKO-Radio.
BLUM, HERMAN A.: Exhibitor. Got under way with
Idle Hour Theatre; ran the Victoria in East Baltimore, two
years, and continued its operation as the Embassy. Now
operating the Little Theatre. Served as president of the
MPTO of Maryland, four terms. Now member of its
board of directors and treasurer of Allied States Associa-
tion.
BLUM, MYRT T.: Owner, Myrt Blum Agency and
Business Administration Company; b. Sacramento, Cal.,
Nov. 23, 1890; p. mother; e. high school, private law
school; married. Practiced law, real estate operator, and
security business. Partner in the Business Management
Corporation, Beverly Hills, Cal. Partner in Berg. Steb-
bins, Allenberg and Blum, Agency, Beverly Hills, Cal.
Formed own agency.
BLUM, SAMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BLUMAUER. PHILIP: Owner. Capital Theatre. Port-
land. Ore. b. Portland. Ore.. 1865. Became associated
with wholesale drug bouse, Blumauer, Frank Drug Com-
pany, and was with it 20 years. After resigning, took
over Capitol Theatre.
BLUMBERG, NATE: Theatre executive, b. Racine.
Wis., Feb. 3, 1894. Long experience In film Industry;
in business for himself several times and once general
manager for Universal Theatres in Wisconsin; later
joined RKO in charge of theaters handled from Chicago:
then went to New York as assistant general manager of
circuit: became New York theatre divisional manager;
when Orpheum Circuit went into receivership was returned
to Chicago in charge of operations. Became vice-president
in charge of theatre operation, RKO theatre companies.
BLUMENFELD, DAVID LOUIS: Publicity, b. London,
England, 1893. Reporter Globe and Daily Express, 1911
to 1913; Daily Express, 1918 to 1920; United Press Asso-
ciation, New York. In 1920: staff correspondent United
Press of America, London. In 1922: Director of publicity,
Walturdaw Film Company, until 1924. Formed publicity
department, Kitram Imperial Chemical Industries. 1926.
In charge of publicity, Daly's, Gaiety and Tivoli Theatres,
1925 to 1927. Investigated type, etc., in United States for
Illustrated Newspapers, 1928 to 1929. Formed and ran
London Feature Service, 1929. Special employment on
Daily Telegraph, reorganizing type, special articles for
various concerns, and became director of publicity for RKO.
Joined Basil Dean In 1932.
BLUMENSTOCK, MORT.: Warner Pictures, assistant
publicity and advertising director; b. New York City, Dec.
26, 1900; e. Columbia University; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w.
198 pounds; blond hair, blue eyes. Wrote and edited for
Columbia Pictures, one year; title writer and editor. First
National Pictures, two years; wrote scenario of "Honey-
moon Plats," Universal; directed "The Return of Sherlock
Holmes," Jeanne Eagels in "Jealousy," Paramount; "Morals
for Women," for Tiffany; "Speeding," with Eddie Cantor:
"The Man Pays" and "Belle of the Night" (1932), and
fifty other shorts.
BLUMENTHAL. ALFRED CLEVELAND: President
A. C. Blumenthal Company; b. San Rafael. Cal.: m. e.
graduated from University of California. Real estate
BLUMENTHAL. LOUIS F.: In 1934 re-opened Earl
Carroll theatre as Casino Theatre. New York. Has clrcuiti
Harrlng and Blumenthal. In 1916 founded Exhibitors
Trade Review with Lee Ochs.
BLUMENTHAL-TAMARINA, M.M.: Flayer. In 1936;
"A Greater Promise," Amkino.
BLUMNER, RUDOLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BLYSTONE. JASPER: Assistant director. In 1933:
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"Wall of Gold," Fox. In 1934: "Helldorado." "Marie
Galante." "Change of Heart." "Cominc Out Party,"
"Olsen's Big Moment." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Gentle Julia," "Here's to Romance," "Redheads on
Parade." "Spring Tonic," 20th Century-Fox; "Follow
Your Heart," Republic. In 1937: "Time Out for Ro-
mance," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BLYSTONE, JOHN G.: Director, b. Rice Lake. Wis.,
December 2, 1892; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and
green -grey eyes; w. 195 pounds; e. University of Wis-
consin; m. has 2 daughters. Entered pictures 1916 as
property man; has directed three score productions: "The
Family Upstairs," "Slaves of Beauty," "Pajamas," Fox;
"Mother Knows Best," "Captain Lash." "Thru Differ-
ent Eyes," "The Sky Hawk," "So This Is London," all
for Fox, and "Tol'able David" for Columbia. "Mr.
Lemon of Orange," "Young Sinners," "She Wanted a
Millionaire." "Charlie Chan's Chance." "Amateur
Dnddy." "A Painted Woman." "Too Busy to Work."
"Hot Pepper," "Big Party," "Men on Call," Fox. In
1933: "Shanghai Madness," "My Lips Betray," "Coming
Out Party," Fox. 1934: "Change of Heart," "She Was
a Lady." "Hell in the Heavens." "The County Chairman,"
Fox. In 1936: "Gentle Julia," "Little Miss Nobody,"
"Bad Boy," 20th Century-Fox: "The Magnificent Brute,"
U: "Great Guy," GN. In 1937: "23y2 Hours Leave."
GN.
BLYSTONE, STANLEY: Actor. Screen career: Edu-
cational. Universal, Associated Exhibitors. Fox. Pic-
tures Include: "The Circus Ace," Educational comedies;
"Wildcat Alley." "Always a Gentleman." "His Maiden
Voyage," "Ladies Preferred," third reporter in "Through
Different Eyes," rubber in "The Turkish Bath." Fox:
"Cross Fire." Radio; "The Fighting Parson." Allied:
"Strange People," Chesterfield. In 1934: "Burn 'Em Up
Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as feature by Majes-
tic. In 1935: "Ladies Crave Excitement," Mascot: "Smart
Girl." Paramount; "The Three Musketeers," RKO. In
1936: "Strike Me Pink," UA; "Here Comes Trouble,"
20th Century-Fox; "Riding Avenger," GN. In 1937: "Two
Wise Maids." Republic.
BLYTHE, BETTY: Actress, r. n. Elizabeth Blyth*
Slaughter: b. Los Angeles. Cal.. September 1. 1900; h
5 feet TVz inches: dark auburn hair and gray eves: w.
140 pounds; p. Kate Blythe and Henry Slaughter of
Kentucky, non-professionals; e. Los Angeles high and
Polytechnic. University of Southern California : hobbies
include dogs, traveling, swimming, music and opera.
Stage experience Oliver Morosco Company and others.
Was with World Film Company. Made six pictures for
Universal opposite Frank Mavo; "Silver Horde" for
Goldwyn: "His Wife's Relations." "Darling of the
Rich" and others for Pathe; "Slander" and "Queen sf
Sheha" for Fnx Film; "Potash & Perlmutter In Holly-
wood": and "Nomads of the North" for First National.
In England she appeared In "Chu Chin Chow." "She."
"Southern Love" and "Jacob's Well." In 1933: "Pil-
grimage." Fox: "Only Yesterday." Universal. "Before
Midnight," Columbia. In 1934: "The Perfect Clue."
"The Scarlet Letter." Majestic; "Ever Since Eve," Fox;
"Money Aleans Nothing. " Monogram. In 1935: "Cheers
of the Crowd." Monogram. In 1936: "The Criminal
Within," Chesterfield; "The Gorgeous Hussy." MGM;
"Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio.
BLYTHE. PEGGY: Actress, r. n. Mary Margaret
Blythe Rotherine; b. Lancashire, England. July 13, 1914;
h, 5 ft. 3% in., w. 98 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes;
hy. swimming, skiing and riding. Studied dancing.
Made West End stage debut In "Little Tommy Tucker."
Danced In several British pictures, including "Looking
on the Bright Side," 1932, ARP. First talking part 'n
Gaumont'B "Constant Nymph" (1933). 1934 films: "The
Lash" (Twickenham). "The Scoop" (British and Domin-
ions), and "Lorna Doone" (ATP).
BLYTHE, SYDNEY: b. Eng., 1885. Entered business
1910 and has worked as cameraman in Hollywood and
England for Samuelson. Universal and Sir William Jury.
Joined Twickenham Studios in 1929, since then he has
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been responsible for lighting and photography of over 50
films, chief among which are "The Lodger." "This Week
nf Grace," "I Lived With You," "The Wandering Jew,"
and "Bella Donna." In 1935: "The Morals of Marcus,"
"She Shall Have Music," Twickenham; collaborated on
"The Phantom Fiend," Olympic.
BOARDMAN. ELEANOR: Actress. b. Philadelphia.
Pa., Aug. 19, 1898. h. 5 feet 6% inches; light brown
hair and hazel eyes; w. 120 pounds; e. Germantown high
school and the Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia; dlv.
King Vidor, director. Among her pictures: "Tell It to
the Marines," "The Crowd," "She Goes to War," "Re-
demption" (1930), MGM: "Mamba" (1930), Tiffany;
"The Great Jleadow," "Squaw Man," MOM.
BOARDMAN, VIRGINIA TRUE: Actress. Appeared
in "Barefoot Boy" (CBC), "Girl of the Llmberlost"
(FBO), "The Home Maker," "Down the Stretch" (Uni-
versal). "Speedy Smith" (Rayart), "The Lady Lies"
(Paramount). In 1933: "One Year Later," Allied. In
1934: "The Road to Ruin," First Division. In 1936: "The
Fugitive Sheriff," Columbia.
BOAS, LOUIS M.: President and general manager,
Boas Circuit. 40 Court St., Boston, Mass.; b. Providence.
R. I., Jan. 23, 1884; married; e. college. With Marcus
Loew, Inc.. from 1906 to 1923. Also associated with
Sliuberts. Opened theatre. Fall River, Mass., in 1904.
Iroquois theatre, Chicago, Hi., 1903.
BOASBERG, AL: Director and writer. b. Buffalo,
N. Y., December 5. 1892. Entered picture business in
1925 as a title writer; later wrote gags for Buster Keaton;
has directed comedies, written screen stories; next under
contract to RKO; wrote story and comedy for the "Holly-
vond Revue"; story, dialogue and lyrics for "So This Is
College," story and dialogue for "Assorted Nuts," starring
Hert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey; wrote original for
Wonlsey called "Going, Going, Gone"; also worked for
MGM in 1930-31 on "Floradora Girl," "Forward March."
"Free and Easy," "Doughboys," "Fifty Million French-
men." "Cracked Nuts," "Everything's Rosy." "Freaks."
"Bachelor Mother." In 1933 directed "Myrt and Marge."
Universal. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Murder in the Private Car." MGM. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play. "The Nitwits," RKO: "Let 'Em Have It,"
United Artists. In 1936: wrote dialogue, directed and
appeared in Leon Errol RKO-Radio short subject: col-
laborated on screen play. "Silly Billies," RKO; RKO
short product.
BODKIN. HARRY GEORGE: Philadelphia sales
manager. United Artists: b. Philadelphia, Jan. 6, I89S;
p, mother: e. grammar school, high school. University of
Pennsylvania. B.S.. and mechanical engineer. Civil and
mechanical engineer, nine years. Sales department of
:\rGM. and nine years sales manager. United Artists.
BODKIN, JOHN S.: Dramatic editor, Oueens Evening
News. Jamaica. N. Y. ; b. Brooklyn. April 17, 1910; p.
Dr. and Mrs. D. George Bodkin; e. Georgetovn University.
Reportorial experience.
BODLEY. MAJOR R. V. C. M. C: Writer, b. Paris.
France. March 3. 1892; p. J. E. C. Bodley. historian of
France: e. Eton and The Royal Military College. Sandhurst:
hy. riding, traveling, exploration. Was special correspon-
dent for the "Sphere" in Japan. Author of "Algeria From
Within," "Indiscreet Travels East," "Indiscretions of a
Young Man." "A Japanese Omelette," "Drama of the
Pacific." "Togo the Silent." "Opal Fire," "The Lilac
Troll." "Yasmina." Writer at MGM Studios, 1936-37.
Now under contract to Charlie Chaplin. Authority on
^lohammedan and Far Eastern matters. Permanent address:
Naval and ^lilitary Club. Piccadilly. London. Agents:
Messrs. Curtis. Brown. Covent Garden, London.
BODRERO, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOEHM. DAVID: Dialogue writer. (1933) "Gold Dig-
gers of 1933." "The Life of Jimmy Dolan," "Employees'
Entrance." Grand Slam." "Ex-Lady," Warner. In
1934: adapted "Easy to Love," Warner: "The Person-
ality Kid." First National: "Search for Beauty," Para-
mount. In 1935: screen play. "The Raven." Universal;
"Big Broadcast of 1936." Coronado." Paramount. In
1936 • collaborated on "Florida Special." Paramount. In
1937: screen play "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
BOEHNEL. WILLIAM: Motion picture editor of the
New York World-Telegram. Has been on the staff of the
World-Telegram since October. 1929. In 1935: collaborated
on "Forced Landing," Republic.
BOELNER. WILLARD:
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BOEMLER, GEORGE: Film editor. Started in lab-
oratory of the Famous Players Lasky Studio in 1921.
Became assistant film editor at MGM in 1927. Film
editor since 1930. Pictures Include all of Pete Smith
Shorts; in 1935: "Pursuit," "The Perfect Gentleman,"
MGM. In 1936: "The Voice of Bugle Ann," "Suzy,"
"Mad Holiday," MGM. In 1937: "Mama Steps Out,"
"A Family Affair," MGM.
BOENIGER. FRANCIS: Cameraman, b. Montreaut.
Vaud, Switzerland, Jan. 28, 1902; black hair and brown
eyes; e. electrical engineer: chief hobby, motion pictures.
Buenos Aires representative of Paramount News. Con-
nected with Office Cinematographie Suisse as cameraman.
1923-25. In 1925 acted as cameraman in the production
of a picture for the International Commission HAINS of
the League of Nations. In 1926 filmed silent version of
the "Wandering Jew" for the Societe des Cineromans. In
1927 to Buenos Aires and worked as cameraman on
trailers and short subjects. In 1934, filmed "Biachuelo."
"Bajo la Santa Federacion," "Virgencita de Pompeya,"
in 1935: "El alma del bandoneon," "Pibelandia." "Monte
CrioUo." all features.
BOETTIGER, JOHN: Publisher of the Seattle Post
Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington, b. Chicago, 111., March
25, 1900; m. Anna Roosevelt, e. Chicago. With City News
Bureau, Chicago, 1921-22; Chicago Evening American.
1922-23; on staff Chicago Tribune 1923, then assistant
Washington correspondent to 1933. Served In navy. World
War, 1918-19. Author: "Jake Lingle," 1930. Was
assistant to the President, Motion Picture Producers and
Distributors of America.
BOGART, HUMPHREY: Actor. b. New York City,
January 23, 1899; h. 5 feet 10V4 Inches; dark hair and
brown eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Dr. Belmont D. Bogart
and Maud Humphrey; e. Trinity School In New York and
Andover Academy in Massachusetts; left school to join the
Navy and enter the World War: married; hy. bridge
and golf. Stage experience: "A Wise Child," "The
Cradle Snatchers," and others. Under contract to Fox,
appeared In "Devil With Women," "Up the Kiver,"
"Body and Soul," "Women of all Nations," (1932)
"Love Affair," Columbia. In 1934: "Midnight." Uni-
versal. In 1935 : appeared on New York stage in support
of Leslie Howard in play, "The Petrified Forest." 1936:
in film version, "The Petrified Forest," "Two Against
the World," "Bullets or Ballots," "China Clipper." "Isle
of Fury," "The Great O'Malley." WB. In 1937: "The
Black Legion," "Marked Woman," WB.
BOGGETTI, VERA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOGGS, HASKELL BUS: Cameraman for Paramount;
b. Jones, Okla., April 17, 1909; p. Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Boggs; e. University. 1 year. Assistant cameraman. Para-
mount West Coast Studios, while attending University of
Southern California. Made one complete camera himself.
Became chief cameraman, Ramsey Productions, Oklahoma
City during years 1931-32-33 and joined the American
Society of Cinematographers in September. 1934. Designed
foUow-focusing device for studios. Became assistant camera-
man at Paramount In Hollywood.
BOGLE. CHARLES: Pen name for the actor. W. C
Fields. Collaborated with J. P. McEvoy on original of
"It's a Gift": wrote story of "The Old Fashioned Way."
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on original story, "The
Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount.
BOHEM, ENORE: Writer. r. n. Andrew Gordon
Boehm; b. Arad, Hungary, May 1. 1900; e. Budapest,
Vienna; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 140 pounds; gray eyes,
brown hair. Wrote following plays: "For Better or Di-
vorce," "Bigamy," "Sky Knights"; screen career, original
for "Springs Song," scenarios for "Desert Nights,"
MGM, and "Wonder of Women," MGM. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play, "The House of a Thousand
Candles," "Happy Go Lucky," Bepubiic; "The Girl From
Mandalay," U. In 1937: collaborated on screen play
"Larceny on the Air," Republic; wrote story "Two Wise
Maids," Bepubiic.
BOHN, JACK: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BOHNEN, MICHAEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOHR. JOSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BOITEL, JEANNE: Player. In 1937: "Les Petlts."
Franco- American.
BO LAND, EDDIE: Actor, b. San Francisco; h. 5 feet
7% Inches; dark blue eyes and brown hair; w. 135
pounds; e. San Francisco. In pictures since 1913. Pic-
tures include: "Little Robinson Crusoe," MGM; "No-
body's Business," "Nothing Matters," "Who's My Wlfef"
Educational; "Sunrise," Fox; "Last Performance' (1929),
Universal. In 1933 appeared In "I Have Lived," pro-
duced by Chesterfield.
BOLAND, JACK: Art director, purchasing agent, assis-
tant director, r. n. John J. Boland; b. Troy, N. Y.,
January 23, 1896; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 143 pounds; p. Ellen Brennan and David
Boland, non-professionals; e. St. John's Academy, Rens-
selaer, N. Y. ; m. Virginia M. Bellos,, non -professional;
hy. golf, baseball, horseback riding and books. Screen
activities as art director and purchasing agent and assis-
tant director. Has been associated with Paramount
Famous-Lasky, First National, Sam E. Rork, William
Fox Studio, Harry Garson productions, Clara Kimball
Young, and assisted Harry Garson, Jess Robbins, Thomas
Heffron, Edwin Carewe and Mervyn LeRoy. Associated
with Alfred E. Green five years. Joined Fox Film as
assistant director in 1927. Has been assistant director
on more than 50 pictures. Collaborated on "I Am Su-
zanne." "Call Her Savage," "I Believed in You." "Now
I'll Tell," "Paddy the Next Best Thing," "Walkin,.
Down Broadway, "East of Java." 1933: production assistant
to Erich Pommer on "Music in the Air" and otheis. First
directorial assignment (1935) was the Fox Spanish "The
Rest Cure" (feature), with Paul Boulien and Boslta
Moreno.
BOLAND, MARY: Actress, b. Detroit, Mich., January
28. 1880; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 125 pounds; p. Her
father was an actor. Stage experience: "Meet the Wife,"
"Cradle Snatchers," "Women Go On Forever," "The
Vinegar Tree," "Face the Music" and others. On screen:
"Secrets of a Secretary," "Personal Maid," "The Night
of June 13," "Trouble in Paradise," "Evenings for
Sale," Paramount. In 1933: "If I Had a Million,"
"Mama Loves Papa," "Three-Cornered Moon," Para-
mount; "SollUire Man," MGM. In 1934: "Six of a
Kind," "Pursuit of Happiness," "Four Frightened Peo-
ple," "Melody in Spring," "Here Comes the Groom,"
Paramount; "Stingaree," "Down to Their Last Yacht."
RKO. In 1935: "Ruggles of Red Gap," "People Will
Talk," "Two for Tonight," "The Big Broadcast of 1936,'
Paramount. In 1936: appeared on New York stage In
musical comedy, "Jubilee"; "Early to Bed," "A Son
Comes Home," "Wives Never Know," "College Holiday,"
Paramount.
BOLDER, ROBERT: Actor, b. London, England; h.
5 feet 2 inches; silver gray hair and blue eyes; w. 150
pounds; e. Christ's Hospital, The Blue Coat SchooL
Screen work with Essanay, Warner, First National, Para-
mount, MGM, Goldwyn, United Artists, Christie, Fox,
Columbia. Among his pictures: "Grumpy," Paramount;
"Get Rich Quick Wallingford," MGM; "The Miracle
Woman," Columbia; "Lady of Scandal," MGM; "Charlie'
Aunt," Christie; "East Lynne," Fox.
BOLEN, BETTY: b. Arkansas, February 4. 1916;
blond curls, blue eyes; e. attended school in Little Rock.
Tap dancer. Appeared in Gus Edwards' "International
Review," also in "High Gear," "Air Tight," "Call a
Cop," "Mama Loves Papa" and "The Kick Off." Played
in the unit "The Boy Friends," Hal Roach.
BOLES, GLEN: b. Los Angeles. Cal.. 21 years ago.
e. high school. Played in stock, in four California cities.
Played up and down the West Coast, in plays from
"Street Scene" to "Cyrano." Toured with "Myrt and
Marge" vaudeville sketch, and did three radio serials.
Pictures include "The Affairs of Cellini," (U. A.), "Rain-
bow Over Broadway;" in 1934 "The Road to Ruin" (First
Division), "The Quitter," (Chesterfield), "Flirtation
Walk," (Warner), "Babbitt" (Warner). Under contract
to Warner. In 1935: "$10 Raise," Fox; "Fighting
Youth," Universal.
BOLES, JOHN: Actor, b. Greenville, Texas, October
27, 1900; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; brown hair and gray blue
eyes; w. 185 pounds: e. Greenville high school, bachelor
of arts degree from University of Texas and has studied
voice in New York and Europe; hy. music. He appeared
on the stage In "Little Jessie James," "Mercenary Mary,"
"The Romany Love Spell," "Kitty's Kisses" and other
New York shows. Leading man for Geraldlne Farrar in
her only venture in light opera. Started In pictures in
Gloria Swanson's "Loves of Sunya." Among his other
pictures: "Bride of the Night," "Shepherd of the Hills,"
"Bride of the Colorado," "What Holds Men," and with
Universal in "We Americans" and "The Last Warning"
with Laura LaPlante. In 1928 In "Fazil." In 1929:
"Romance of the Underworld," Fox; "Rio Rita," Radio
Pictures, and "Scandals," Universal; in 1930 in "The
Desert Song," "Song of the West," Warner Bros, ; "Cap-
tain of the Guard," "Seed," "King of Jazz," Universal;
(1932), "Careless Lady," "Good Sport," Fox; "Back
Street," Universal; "Six Hours to Live," Fox; (1933)
"Child of Manhattan," Columbia; "My Lips Betray,"
Fox; "Only Yesterday," "Beloved," Universal; "I Be-
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lieved In Tou," "Bottoms Up.'" "Stand Up and Cheer,"
Fox. In 1934: "Wild Gold," "The White Parade."
"Music in the Air," "Bottoms Up." "Stand Up and
Cheer." Fox; "Life of Vergie Winters," "Age of Inno-
cence," BKO. In 1935: "Orchids to You," "Curly Top."
"Redheads on Parade." Fox; "The Littlest Rebel," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Rose of the Bancho," Paramount;
"A Message to Garcia." 20th Century-Fox; "Craig's
Wife." Columbia. In 1937: "As Good As Married." U.
BOLESLAWSKI. RICHARD: Director, b. Warsaw.
Poland. February 4. 1889; h. 6 feet; dark hair and blue
eyes; w. 215 pounds; p. Clotilde and Valentine Boleslav-
sky. non-professionals; e. Technical School of Odessa and
University of Odessa; hy. farming. Stage experience
1906 to 1915 in Moscow Art Theatre as actor, then from
1915 to 1918 in the World war as cavalry ofHcer in the
first Polish regiment of lancers, then from 1918 to 1920
?.s cameraman in the Polish war with bolsheviks. After
1920 in the U. S. A. as producer of various shows, among
them "Vagabond King." "Mr. Moneypenny." collaborator
in "Three Musketeers," "The Miracle." "Macbeth" and
"Treasure Girl." Pathe; then "Last of the Lone Wolf."
Columbia: "The Gay Diplomat." "Woman Pursued," BKO-
Radio. In 1932: "Rasputin and the Empress," MGM.
In 1933: "Storm at Daybreak." "Beauty for Sale." MGM.
In 1934; "Men in White." "Operator 13." "The Painted
Veil." MGM. In 1935: "Clive of India." "Les Miserables,"
United Artists: "O'Shaughnessey's Boy." MGM; "Metro-
politan." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Three Godfathers,"
MGM: "The Garden of Allah," UA: "Theodora Goes Wild."
Columbia. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
Died January 17. 1937.
BOLEY, MARY Actress. Appeared In 1929 in "Woman
from Hell." Fox; "The Dance of Life" and "Dan-
gerous Curves." Paramount: "Lilies of the Field." First
National; "Going Wild." First National; "Moby Dick,"
Warner: "Hail the Princess." Educational. In 1933
aopeared In "Advice to the Lovelorn." 20th Century-
United Artists.
BOLEY, MAY: Actress- In 1935: "The Informer."
RKO. In 1936: "Without Orders," RKO-Radio. In 1937:
"Ready, Willing and Able," WB.
BOLGER, RAY: Dancer, stage and screen. In 1936:
"The Great Ziegfeld." MGM.
BOLLMAN. HANS HEINZ: Actor. In 1936: "Fras-
quita." Du World.
BOLOGNESI, G.: Actress. In 1936: "MlUzia Terrl-
toriale." Nuovo Mondo.
BOLOGNINO. LAURENCE S.: Independent Exhibitor,
b. Turin. Italy. June. 1883: e. technical institute;
was associated with his father in the restaurant business.
He came to the United States in 1904. When his brother
Andrew arrived from Italy in the fall of 1905. the Bolog-
ninos rented half a store in New York City, on Second
Avenue and 114th Street and turned it into a nickelodeon.
Seating capacity was 40. Andrew operated the projector
and Laurenc" acted as manager. In 1906 the brothers
opened the Big Show on Eighth Avenue and 28th Street.
The Apollo on 25th Street was next; then they built
the Yorke at 20th Street: took over the Amsterdam on
22nd Street and the Morningside. following up with two
or three acquisitions a year, until the group totaled 20.
Until four years ago, the circuit was operated under the
trade name of Consolidated Amusements. In 1931 the firm
was incorporated with the same name. Laurence Is vice-
president.
BOLTON, GUY: Writer, b. Wilmington. Del.. Nov-
ember 23, 1885; e. New Rochelle, N. T., and England,
studied architecture In Paris for three years; h. 5 feet 8%
Inches; w. 165 pounds; dark hair, brovra eyes; hy. travel.
Has written more than 50 successful plays since 1913 :
wrote his first play when 30 years old; wrote five Princess
Theatre successes, "Nobody Home," "Very Good Eddie,"
"Oh, Boy." "Oh. Lady. Lady"; collaborated with George
Middleton In writing several comedies including "Polly
With a Past." "Adam and Eve." "The Cave Girl"; sev-
eral plays without assistance. "Polly Preferred." "The
Dark Aneel." "Sally" and "Chicken Feed." Pictures In-
clude: "The Lore Parade," and "The Love Doctor" for
Paramount: also in 1931 wrote "Forgotten Women," "Lady
Refuses." RKO: "Yellrw Ticket." "Delicious." "Ambassa-
dor Bill." "Transatlar tic." Fox; "Top Speed." Warner.
In 1932: "Careless Lady." "Devil's Lottery." "Woman
in Room 13," "Painted Woman." Fox; "Girl Crazy."
RKO-Radio. In 1933: "Pleasure Cruise." Fox: screen
play of "Aunt Sally." Gaiimont-Brltish. In 1934: screen
play of "The Lady Is Willing." Columbia: original and
adaptation of "Ladles Should Listen," Paramount. In
1935: cnllahorated on adaptation. "The Morals of Marcus,"
scenario, "Mister Hobo," Gaumont -British; collaborated on
story. "The Murder Man," MGM; play. "The Dark
Angel." filmed by United Artists. In 1937: collaborated
on book "This'U Make You Whistle." Wilcox Productions.
BOLTON, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BONARD, MARIO: Producer and director. In 1936:
"The Wedding March." Franco-American Sales.
BONAVIA, EDWARD N.: Executive. Was assistant
secretary of Freuler Film Associates; b. New York City.
August 14. 1904; e. DeWitt Clinton High School and
New York University. In 1923 joined Famous Players-
Lasky Corporation. In 1932 elected assistant secretary of
Freuler Film Associates.
BONCA-BARTOSZEWSKI, A. CAPTAIN: (See 1930-37
Motion l^icture Almanac.)
BOND. CLAYTON E. : Buyer Warner Bros. Theatres
321 W. 44th St.. N. Y. C; b. Allegan, Mich., Oct. 16.
1889; married: e. Allegan high school. Allegan, Mich.;
Kalamazoo College. Kalamazoo. Mich. ; Louisiana State
University. Baton Rouge. La. Booker for Majestic Film
Co.. Chicago, August. 1912 to 1913; booker for Mutual
Film Co.. Chicago. 1913 to 1915; salesman for Triangle
Film Corp., 1915 to 1918; sales manager for Paramount,
Chicago. 1918 to 1920; branch manager. First National
Pictures. Chicago. 1920 to 1925; Buyer. Balaban &
Katz. Midwest Theatres. 1925 to 1927; division man-
ager. Warner Brothers Pictures. 1927 to 1929. Chief
buyer. Warner Brothers Theatres, since 1931.
BOND. FORD: Narrator and newspaper writer. In
1936: Columbia short product.
BOND, LILLIAN: Actress. Vitaphone; No. 1064. "Lost
and Found." No. 1070. "Putting It On." "Stepping
Out," MGM; "Squaw Man." MGM: "Great Lover,"
MGM; "Just a Gigolo." MGM; "Fireman Save My
Child." First National; "Walking Home." Paramount
short; (1932) "The Old Dark House." Universal; (1933)
"Fever." Columbia; "The Big Brain." "Double Har-
ness." Radio; "When Strangers Marry." Columbia:
"Take A Chance," Paramount; "Her Splendid Folly."
Progressive. In 1934: "Affairs of a Gentleman." Uni-
versal. In 1935: "Dirty Work." Gaumont -British; "China
Seas," "The Bishop Misbehaves." MGM.
BOND. RICHARD: Actor. In 1935: "The Scoundrel,"
Paramount.
BOND, TOMMY: Actor, b. Dallas Texas, Sept. 16,
1927; h. 43% Inches; w. 47 pounds; blonde hair. Also
sings. In Our Gang comedies at the Hal Roach
Studios.
BOND, WARD: Actor, b. Denver. Col.. April 9. 1905;
e. Denver and University of Southern California, Los
Angeles; h. 6 feet 2 inches; w. 200 pounds. Played roles in
pictures between college semesters. Appeared in "Salute."
"Words and Music" and "Born Reckless." all Fg"x-
Movietone productions. Played Sid Bascom in "The
Big Trail." In 1933: "Heroes for Sale." "Wild Boys
of the Road." First National; "When Strangers Marry."
"The Wrecker." "Unknown Valley." "Police Car 17."
"Straightway." Columbia. In 1934: "The Poor Rich,"
Universal: "The Frontier Marshal," Fox; "It Happened
One Night," "Whirlpool," "The Defense Bests," "The
Fighting Ranger." Columbia: "Here Comes the Groom."
Paramount. In 1935: "Devil Dogs of the Air." "Little
Big Shot." Warner; "The Crimson Trail." "She Gets Her
Man," "His Night Out," Universal; "Black Fury." First
National; "Fighting Shadows." "Guard That Girl."
Columbia; "Murder in the Fleet." MGM. "Headline
Woman." "Waterfront Lady." Mascot. In 1936: "Muss
'Em Up." "The Bride Walks Out." "Second Wife."
"Without Orders," RKO-Radio: "Crash Donovan." "Con-
flict." U: "They Met in a Taxi." "The Man Who Lived
Twice," "The Legion of Terror," Columbia; "The Leather
necks Have Landed." Republic. In 1937: "You Only
Live Once." UA: "Park Avenue Logger." RKO-Radio:
"The Devil's Playground." Columbia; "23% Hours Leave,"
GN.
BONDI, BEULAH: Actress. In 1933 appeared in "The
Stranger's Return." "Her Sweetheart (Christopher Bean)"
MGM. In 1934: "Two Alone." "Finishing School."
RKO-Radio; "Registered Nurse." First National. Also
appeared briefly on New York stage In "Mother Lode."
In 1935: "The Good Fairy." Universal. In 1936: "The
Invisible Ray." Universal; "The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine." "The Moon's Our Home," "The Case Against Mrs.
Ames." Paramount: "Hearts Divided." Warner-FN; "The
Gorgeous Hussy," MGM. In 1937: "Maid of Salem."
Paramount.
BONDI REFF, ALEXEI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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BONDY, ALBERT 0.: Distributor of commercial and
industrial films; b. Jersey City, N. J., July 17, 1903; p.
mother; e. first term, high school. Entered motion pic-
ture business on leaving first term in high school. Sold
motion pictures for various independent producers.
Formerly president of Astor Pictures Corporation. Now
exclusive theatrical distributor for General Electric In-
dustrial Pictures.
BONELLI. RICHARD: Opera singer, r. n. Richard
Bunn. b. Port Byron, N. Y. ; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown
liair and hazel eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. American, of
British and Dutch extraction; e. Syracuse University,
one year mechanical engineering, three years music.
Studied several years In California, Paris and New York.
In 1915 sang first role. Valentin in "Faust," In Brook-
lyn. San Carlo Opera tour. 1922-23. Season 1923-24
Italy and Monte Carlo; 1924-25 La Scala, Milan, Ger-
many and Paris. Returned to United States in 1925 and
sang following six seasons with Chicago Civic Opera
Company, also appearing with San Francisco and Los
.\ngeles companies several seasons. Since 1932 has been
with Metropolitan Opera; given concerts all over the
country, and appeared on many radio programs, such as
Ford. General Motors. General Electric, and Atwater-
Kent. Signed by Paramount, appeared in "Enter
Madame," 1934.
BON I, IRENA M.: Publicist. Headed publicity depart-
ment, MGM, Italy; b. Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 29. 1897:
e. graduate of Petrograd University, Russia (faculty of
philology). Before entering motion picture Industry was
in journalism ; translator of plays and novels. Organized
publicity department of MGM in Rome. Was in charge
of department.
BONIFACE. SYMONA: Adress. In 1936: "Girls
Dormitory." liflth Cent. -Fox.
BONILLAS, MYRTA: (See 1936 .IT Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BONITA, MADAME: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"Kiss and Make Up," Paramount. In 1935: "The Vir-
ginia Judge." Paramount. In 1936: "The Milky Way,"
Paramount.
BONN, LOUIS A.: Special representative J. E.
Brulatour, Inc.; b. Monsey, N. Y.. May 24. 1892;
p. Hermina Carlton and Alfonso Bonn; e. East Orange
high school, 1909; Cornell University, 1913; m. Marion
TourvlUe Claire; has three children; hy. photography.
Spent two years industrial aerial photography and mo-
tion picture production; established Metex Film Labora-
tory in 1926 and operated same as first print and nega-
tive plant for three years; in 1928-29 made the animal
scenes for "The Silent Enemy" in Northern Canada. In
July. 1929 became associated with J. E. Brulatour. Inc.,
as special sales manager.
BONNARD, GUIDO: Musical composer. In 1936: music
for "Milizia Territoriale." Nuovo Mondo.
BONNARD, MARIO: Director. In 1936: "Milizia
Territoriale." Nuovo Mondo. In 1937: directed and col-
laborated on screen play "30 Secondi d'Amore" (30
Seconds of Love), E.J. A.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BONNELL, BONNIE:
Almanac.)
BONNER. MARJORIE: Actress, b. Adrian. Mich..
July 18, 1907; e. public schools in Chicago. University
of Michigan; h. 5 feet; w. 105 pounds; blond hair and
hazel eyes; hy. riding, golf and swimming. Started
screen work as an extra. Appeared In "Sinner's Parade."
"Trail of Courage."
BONNER. PRISCILLA: Actress, b. Washington. D. C. ;
h. 5 feet 1 inch; w. 100 pounds; blond hair, gray eyes.
Screen career includes "Outcast Souls," "Golden Shackles,"
"Broadway After Midnight," "Paying the Price," "The
Prince of Head Waiters." "Long Pants," "It," "Three
Bad Men." "The Red Klmona," "Drusilla With a Mil-
lion," "Girls Who Dare."
BONNETT, S. R.: Cameraman. In 1934: chief camera-
man for "Wings Over Everest." GB. In 1936: South
A''rican photography, "Rhodes," GB.
BONNS, EDWARD: Short Product Sales Manager, Uni-
versal; b. New York City, May 23. 1892; e. N. Y. public
and high schools. 22 years In motion picture industry.
1912-13, handled roadshows of Edison Talking Pictures.
Supervisor of sales for State Right Features. Director of
advertising, publicity and exploitation, Warner Bros..
Goldwyn, MGM. Home office sales representative of Fox.
Supervisor Warner Theatres, Broadway. Became manager
of Universal short product.
BONOMO, JOE: Actor, b. Coney Island. N Y., De-
cember 25. 1902; h. 5 feet 11% inches; brown eyes and
black hair; w. 198 pounds; e. New York. Specialized in
phy.sical culture and medicine; hy. boxing, wresting,
gymnastics, trackwork and football. Has lived in New
York. Los Angeles and all key cities while on Orpheua
vaudeville tour. Entered pictures In 1911, following the
winning of "perfect man" contests in New York. Among
his screen appearances: Sebastian in Milton Sills' "Sea
Tiger"; star of five serials for Universal; "Chinatown
Mystery," Hercules in "Vamping Venus," "Phantoms ot
the North," Biltmore.
BOOTH, CHARLES G.: Writer. In 1936: wrote novel
"The General Died at Dawn." Paramount.
BOOTH, EDWIN MILLS: Manager. MGM. Cincinnati,
Ohio; b. Indianapolis, Ind.. Aug. 28, 1890; married; p.
John L. and Nellie C. Booth; e. grade and high school.
Food and produce brokerage business. Studied voice cul-
ture and did concert work In both light and comic opera.
Was salesman In Indianapolis for Pox. Traveled out of
ri:icago three years as salesman for Metro. Left Metro
10 become Indianapolis manager of FHO, remaining two
years. Transferred as manager to Cincinnati for FBO.
remaining four years. Left FBO for Florida. Upon re-
turn had the Indianapolis oPBce for Associated Exhibitors.
Then joined Metro Cleveland office as salesman. Nine
years ago transferred from Cleveland to become manager
of Cincinnati office of MGM.
BOOTH, EDWINA: Actress, r. n. Edwina Woodruff;
I). Provo. Utah; e. Salt Lake public schools, the Latter
Day Saints Academy, East high school at Salt Lake City
pnd Dixie College at St. George, Utah; h. 5 feet 7 inches;
blue eyes, blond hair; p. mother was a teacher and father
a physician; hy. riding, fishing, swimming and aviation.
First screen work for E. Mason Hopper. Stage experience
in support of Lucille LaVerne In "Sun-Up. " In Carter
De Haven's Music Box Revue In Hollywood. Small part
in "Afanhattan Cocktail" (Paramountl. Then selected by
W. S. Van Dyke for lone feminine role in MGM's
"Trader Horn"; (1932), "Trapped in Tla Juana." Mayfalr.
BOOTH. HERMAN L.: Branch manager. b. Cin-
cinnati, Ohio. March 4, 1904; p. Mrs. John L. Booth;
e. high school graduate; married. Was representative.
The Shredded Wheat Biscuit Company, Niagara Falls.
N. Y., as salesman, Indiana territory. Joined Sunland
Sales Association out of Chicago. With MGM. 1927.
Omaha. Neb., one and a half years. Traveled Cleveland
territory six years, then to Pittsburgh office for eight
months. Opened the Sorg Theatre. MIddletown, Ohio.
Joined Gaumont British in January, 1935. Appointed
Oaumont British branch manager, February, 1936.
BOOTH, JOHN HUNTER: Writer. b. New Orleans,
I.a. ; h. 5 feet 10 inches; dark hair and brown eyes; w.
165 pounds; p. Addle and John Booth, non -professionals;
c. MacDonough high school. New Orleans, La.; m. Ger-
trude Morgan, professional ; hy. motoring, first editions
and fishing. Stage experience as actor, stage director
and author. Played with Robert Edeson. Edna Goodrich.
Bertha Kallch. Sidney Drew and Guy Bates Post. Author
of "The Masciuerader." featuring Guy Hates Post; "Keep
lier Smiling" (Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew). "Like a
King" (James Gleason and Ann Harding), "No Tres-
passing" (Kay Johnson). "Brass Buttons" (Beryl Mercer
and Frank Shannon), and co-author of "The Last Lover"
(Elsie Ferguson). For the screen he wrote the dialogue
and adaptation for Fox on the following: "The Valiant,"
co-adaptation and dialogue, "The Four Devils" (Janet
Gaynor), dialogue, "The River" (Charles Farrell and
Mary Duncan) dialogue, "Lucky Star" (Janet Gaynor and
Charles Farrell) dialogue, "The Lone Star Ranger"
(George O'Brien and Sue Carol) dialogue. "Such Men Are
Dangerous" (Warner Baxter), co-adaptation; and "The
Circus Parade" (James Cruze). dialogue.
BOOTH, MARGARET: Film editor. Started at old
Mayer Studio in 1921 as assistant film editor. In 1924
became film editor at MGM. Pictures include all Norma
Shearer films; in 1933: "Storm at Daybreak," "Dancing
Lady." "Bombshell." In 1934: "Riptide," in 1935:
"Reckless." "Mutiny on the Bounty." In 1936: "Borneo
and Juliet": "Camille," MGM.
BOOTH, W.: Actor. In 1936: "The Robber Symphony,"
produced by Concordia.
BOOTHBY, GEOFFREY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOOTH E, CLARE: Writer. Formerly U. S. Rep-
resentative of Motion Picture Code Authority. b. New
York; e. largely in Europe. One year associate editor and
three years as managing editor. Vanity Fair Magazine.
She recently wrote a series of articles dealing with Holly-
wood for Vanity Fair. Served as administration member
of Code Authority for legitimate full length dramatic and
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tausical theatrical industry until it was invalidated by
U. S. supreme court in 1935. Specialized in essays, politi-
cal dissertations and short story writing. In 1937 : wrote
"The Women," New York stage play.
BORAN, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1935: Universal short
product.
193ii-37 Motion Picture
BORDEAUX. JOE: (See
Almanac.)
BORDEN, EDDIE: Actor, b. Deer I.,odge, Tenn. ; h. 5
feet y inches; brown hair and dark blue eyes; w. 15.'i
pounds; e. Cincinnati. Screen career: "liad Hoy." "Hold
Everything," Pathe; "Battling Butler," MGil; "One
thance In a Million," Lumas; "The Dove," United Ar-
tists; Eddie Mason in "The Rampant Age," Trem Carr ;
"Rough Romance." In 1935: "The Devil Is a Woman."
Paramount. In 1936: "Early to Bed." Paramount; "Con-
flict," U.
BORDEN, ETHEL: Writer, b. New York; p. non
professionals. Started as an actress in New York. In
stuck for two years. Played in "Design for Living" and
in tlie last Ziegfeld "Follies" in New York. Did maga-
zine writing and then became a playwright. In 193 1 ;
collaborated on "Sequoia." MGM. Collaborated with Gntt
fried Reiniiardt on original story of "I Live My Life."
MGM; collaborated on "After Office Hours," MGM. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "They Wanted to Marry."
UKO-Radio.
BORDEN. EUGENE: Actor. Screen appearances In-
clude: "lUue Blood." Cliadwlck; "The .iade Cup." I'MIO;
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," Paramount; ISeno in "Hold
Your Man," Universal; Lefty In "The Woman Racket."
MGM.
BORDEN, OLIVE: Actress. Richmond, Va. ; e. gram-
mar school in Baltimore and attended St. Michaels' and
St. Agnes' convents. Appeared In 1929 in "The Eternal
Woman," Columbia; "Stool Pigeon," "Wedding Rings."
"Half Marriage" and "Love in the Desert," RKO; in
1930 In "The Social Lion," Paramount; "Hello Sister."
Sono Art-World Wide. In 1933 appeared in Vitaphone
short product.
BOBDET, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BORDON.
nac.)
BORDONI, IRENE: Actress. b. Island of Corsica in
Ajaccio; liy. clothes, swimming and horseback riding. Her
stage career started at the age of 13 when she pranced into
the Theatre Variete, in Paris, and asked the manager
for a job. She landed one in the chorus. George Halevy,
French writer, discovered her, found a speaking role for
her. She learned to sing ami Broadway producers began
lo offer her contracts. In America she played in "Miss
Information," a revue featuring Elsie .Tanis. Following
this she appeared in a number of revues with Raymond
Hitchcock, Sam Bernard and Alice Delysla. She became
the star of her own company. Among her successes are
"I/ittle Jliss Bluebeard," "Naughty Cinderella," "Paris,"
"Song of Songs" (1929), Warner. In 1936: appeared in
Yitaphone short product.
RENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Alma-
BOREL-CLERC:
'Avec lAssurance,"
Music. In 1935:
Paramount.
"Les As Du Turf,"
In 1937: "Head Over Heels
BORELL, LOUIS: Actor,
in Love." GB.
BORELLI, C: Player. In 1937: "Les Petits," Franco-
American.
BORETZ, ALLEN: Author; b. New York City, August
31, 19UU; married; e. one year City College of New York;
three years. New York University School of Journalism;
one year New York University, School of Law. Lyrics for
"Garrick Gaieties," 1929; "Sweet and Low," 1930-31;
lyrics and sketches for "Fresh Faces"; a play called the
"French Idea," written with Oscar Serlln, for production
by Arthur J. Beckhard; a revue called "The Same to
You" with Walter G. Samuels; a song hit of 1931.
•Whistling in the Dark," written with Dona Suesse. Then
these plays: "As the Twig," "Love Is Late," "Still Life."
.Also lyrics foT songs in "Tattle Tales," "9:15 Revue,"
"Little Racketeer," 1929 to 1931. In 1936: collaborated
on "Trouble for Two," MGM.
BORG, EARL L.: Fen name, Scott Buoytwell. Mo-
tion picture editor, copyreader, boy scout editor, Deseret
News, Salt Lake City, Utah; b. Salt Lake City, Utah,
March 31, 1906; e. University of Utah, Granite High
Scliool. state debating champion. 1924. Traveled northern
Mexico, Pacific coast, northern United States. News-
paperman eight years. State editor, assistant city editor,
copy-reader, farm editor, dramatic critic, feature writer.
BORG, RUSSELL C. : Branch Manager, b. St. Charles,
111., April 13, 1900; p. Charles S. Borg ; e. high school
and business college; married. Pathe exchange, Kan-
sas City, 1917. Joined First National in Kansas City
as booker latter part of 1917. In fall of 1918 employed
by Educational; with them until physical distribution
merger with Fox 'In January, 1933. During that time was
booker, salesman and branch manager. After merger. >va.?
salesman for Columl)ia Pictures. Kansas City territorv.
then handled state right pictures. Branch manager, GB.
until July 27. 1936, at which time joined Grand National
in same capacity.
In 1933 appeared In
In 1935: "The Cru-
BORG. SVEN HUGO: Actor.
"Let's Fall in Love," Columbia.
sades," Paramount.
BORG. VEDA ANN: Actress, b. Boston, Mass., Jan.
11, 1915; e. high school. Was artist's model. Appearec
in "Three Cheers for Love," Paramount; . "The Singing
Marine," Warner.
AGOSTINO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BORGATO,
.\lmanac. )
BORI. DIANE: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BORIO, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
BORLAND, BARLOWE: Actor, h. 5 feet, 6 Inches;
gray hair; w. 140 pounds. Appeared on stage in "The
Royal Family," "The Tailor Made Man." "Clarena.
"The Little Minister," "The Rivals." "The Baby Cy-
clone," "Tale of Two Cities," at Hollywood Playhouse,
and many other plays. Including repertory with Eva Le
Gallienne. Films include "Mystery of Mr. X," "Stam-
boul Quest," "Sadie McKee," "Riptide,' '"David Cop-
perfleld," "Vanessa," "China Seas," MGM; "Murder in
Trinidad," Fox; "The Florentine Dagger," Warners: "The
Little Minister," "The Informer," RKO; "A Tale of Two
Cities," MGM. In 1936: "The Witness Chair," "Mary
of Scotland," RKO Radio. In 1937: "Murder Goes to
College," Paramount.
Actress. In 1935: "Mark of
(See 1936-37 Motion Pictur«
BORLAND, CARROLL:
the Vampire," MGM.
BORN & LAWRENCE:
Almanac.)
BOROS, FERIKE: Actress. b. Nagyvarad. Hungary,
1880; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; grayish hair and brown eyes;
w. 150 pounds; p. Mark and Rosalia Boros, non-profes-
sionals; e. Budapest, Hungary,- London, England, dramatic
school. Pitman school; hobbies include nature, music
and art of every kind. Stage training at National Thea-
tre, Gaiety Theatre, Budapest, London. Has had a wide
stage experience. Some of her more recent pictures include:
"Little Caesar," First National; and "Gentleman's Fate,"
MGM. She translated "Seven Sisters," which was pro-
duced by Daniel Frohman. Has also written several plays'
"The New Teacher," "Bachelor Girls," "The Spy," and
"Close Call." Opened a dramatic school to teach only
classics. In 1933 appeared in "Humanity," Fox; "Rafter
Ucmance," Radio. In 1934: "Eight Girls in a Boat,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Symphony of Living," Invincible.
BORRADAILE, OSMOND: Cameraman. In 1935: Afri-
can location photography. "Sanders of the River." I,ondon
Films-United Artists. Exteriors of the "Scarlet Pimper-
nel," "The Private Life of the Gannets." In 1937:
"Elephant Boy." UA.
BORTHWICK, GEORGE: Auditor. Assistant Treasurer
and Assistant Secretary, Motion Picture Producers and
liistributors of America, Inc.; b. Edinburgh, Scotland,
li'cL'ruary 13, 1889; p. William and Annie Borthwick; e.
St. Mary's Cathedral Choir School, George Herlot's School
and lleriot-Watt College, Edinburgh, Scotland; m. Nora
Hunter and has one child, George Hunter Borthwick.
Originally trained in insurance and thereafter took up
accountancy, being promoted to assistant comptroller of a
large insurance company in Scotland. Joined the army on
.\ugust 4, 1914, and served on French and Belgian fronts,
reaching rank of major, served six months as bayonet
lighting Instructor to the third and fourth American divi-
sions in Charlotte, N. C, proceeding with the Fourth
Division back to France in April, 1918; returned to
America in 1919 and held position as insurance manager
and auditor of American Cotton Oil Co., N. K. Falrbank
Company and others; thereafter, director and general man-
ager of an insurance brokerage firm. In August, 1925,
came In the motion picture industry on tax work In
Connecticut; August, 1926, auditor of MPPDA and Film
Boards of Trade. In December, 1928, assistant treasurer
and auditor of MPPDA. On March 26, 1934, appointed
assistant secretary. Now auditor, assistant treasurer and
assistant secretary.
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BORZAGE, FRANK: Director. b. Salt Lake City.
Utah. April 23. 1898; h. 5 feet 10% inches; brown hair
and hazel eyes; w. 175 pounds; m. Rena Rogers; hy.
golf, polo, and squash; was on the legitimate stage since
he was thirteen years old; entered pictures In 1913; di-
rected "Humoresque." "Seventh Heaven." "Street Angel."
"The River," "True Heaven," "Lucky Star," "They
Had to See Paris," "Song O' My Heart," "Devil With
the Women," "LlUom" and "Doctor's Wives," "Young
As You Feel," "Bad Girl." "After Tomorrow." "Young
America," all for Fox. "Farewell to Arms." Paramount;
Secrets," Mary Plclcford Productions. In 1934: "No
Greater Glory," "A Man's Castle," Columbia; "Flirtation
Walk." Warner Brothers. Directed and produced "Little
Man, What Now?" Universal. In 1935: directed "Living
on Velvet," "Shipmates Forever," FN; directed
"Stranded," Warner. In 1936: directed "Desire," Para-
mount; "Green Light," "Hearts Divided." WB. In 1937:
"History Is Made at Night," UA.
BORZAGE, LEW: Assistant director. In 1933: "A
Man's Castle," Columbia. In 1934: "No Greater Glory."
Columbia; "Little Man, What Now?" Universal; "Living
on Velvet," Flirtation Walk." WB. In 1935: assistant
director. "Shipmates Forever." FN. In 1936: assistant
director, "Desire." Paramount; "Stranded," "Hearts
Divided," WB. In 1937: "Green Light," WB ; "History
Is Made at Night," UA.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BORZAGE. RAYMOND:
Almanac.)
BOSE, DEBAKI: Film director and writer, b. Burd-
wan. Bengal, Nov. 25, 1898; h. 5 feet 7 inches; black
hair, black eyes; hy. study of psychology: e. University
of Calcutta. Journalist before entering pictures. Directed
and wrote "The Blind God.' "Flames of Flesh." "Aparad-
hi," "After the Earthquake," "Sweet Home."
BOSIO, GASTONE: Writer and Director. Pen name:
Gabo. Doctor at Law; Trlbuna, Roma; Stampa, Torino;
Scenario, Roma; b. Modena, May 27, 1909; e. University
of Rome. Newspaperman since 1927, writing mostly on
cinema problems. In 1933 directed a picture for the
S.A.F.I.R., called "Treno Popolare" ("Sunday Train"),
in 1936: "II Serpente A Sonagli".
BOSTOCK, CLAUDE W.: Owner of Claude W.
Bostock Agency, b. London. England. Jan. 17. 1891; e.
America and Cheltenham College, England. Member of
Bostock family, showmen who have had royal patronage
since establishment of shows in 1805. In 1907, estab-
lished agency In New York and became one of franchise
agents of Keith organization. Wrote, directed and pro-
duced over 350 vaudeville acts. Extended operations In
1920 to radio field, and placed artists on air. Father.
James W. Bostock, brought Lumiere motion picture ma-
chine to America and exhibited motion pictures In Pitts-
burgh in 1894. In 1898, father Introduced pictures to
Lubin, also associated with Mr. Rock of the Vitagraph
Company. Wrote and directed pictures for Lubin and
Vitagraph, and has placed artists, directors, writers and
others in motion pictures since 1907.
Actress. In 1935: "The Cow-
BOSTOCK. EVALYN:
boy Millionaire." Fox.
BOSTROM. LAURA: Circulation manager. Cedar
Valley Daily Times, Vinton, Iowa. b. Vinton, Iowa, Jan.
12, 1918; p. Pat and Grace Bostrom; e. high school.
BOS WELL, HUGH: Assistant director. b. Quebec,
Canada; p. non-professionals; e. high school and Royal
Military College in Canada. Started as script clerk with
Warner Bros., in 1923. Became assistant director with
Joseph Schenck, four years. At MGM since 1927 as
assistant director. Direct descendant of the Boswell who
wrote the life of Samuel Johnson. In 1934: "Barretts of
Wlmpole Street," and technical director on "Vanessa."
MGM. In 1935: "Public Hero No. 1." MGM; "The
Dark Angel," "Splendor," United Artists. In 1936:
"The Good Earth." MGM; "Tugboat Princess." Columbia.
BOSWELL, JOAN MARY: Floor Secretary. Gaumont
British. Recent scripts. "My Old Dutch." "Chu Chin
Chow," "Thirty-Nine Steps." "The Tunnel." "Passing of
the Third Floor Back," "Secret Agent," "East Meets
West." "A Woman Alone."
BOSWELL SISTERS: Connie. Martha and Vet. Radio
singers. Appeared in one-reel act for Paramount Publix
in 1932. Also In "The Big Broadcast" (1982), Para-
mount; also vaudeville. In 1934 appeared in "Radio Star"
series. Universal short.
BOSWORTH, HOBART: Actor. Director and Writer.
b. Marietta, Ohio. August 11. 18C7 ; h. 6 feet; white hair
and blue eyes: w. 205 pounds; p. Clara Van Zandl and
Daniel Perkins Bosworth, non -professionals; e. university
of hard knocks, having left home before he was 12 years
of age; m. Ceclle Kibre, non-professional; hy. landscape
painter and horseback riding. Stage experience from 1885
until 1902; has been leading man for Minnie Maddern
Fiske, Julia Marlowe »nd Henrietta Crosman; and starred
on Broadway In his own right. Played the lead In the
nrst picture ever made in Los Angeles, "The Sultan's
Power," made May 8-9, 1909; wrote, directed and played
the lead in "The Sea Wolf;" appeared In "Behind the
Door," Thomas H. Ince production; in MGM's "Woman
of Affairs"; in "King of the Mountain," directed by
Ernst Lubltsch and many other attractions. In 1929,
•Hurricane," Columbia; In 1930 In "Eternal Love,"
"DuBarry. Woman of Passion." United Artists; "The
Devil's Holiday." Paramount; "Mammy." Warner Bros.;
Vltgphone No. 2233. "A Man of Peace," "Abraham Lin-
coln," "Dirigible." Columbia; in 1931 "Shipmates."
MGM; "This Modern Age." MGM; "Fanny Foley Her-
self." RKO Radio; "Bad Timber." Pathe; 1932: "County
Fair." Monogram; "The Miracle Man," Paramount. In
1933: "Lady for a Day," Columbia. In 1934: "Whom
the Gods Destroy," Columbia. In 1935: "The Crusades."
Paramount; "The Keeper of the Bees," Monogram;
"Steamboat Round the Bend," Fox.
BOTELER, WADE: Actor, b. Santa Ana, Cal.; h. 6
feet; red hair and blue eyes; w. 185 pounds; e. Los An-
geles. Screen work with Cosmopolitan. Fox. Associated
Exhibitors, Universal, Goldstone Productions, Monogram,
Goldwyn, Schulberg, FBO. Pathe-DeMlUe. ColumbU,
Paramount. Pictures Include: "Let 'Er Go Gallagher,"
Pathe; "Sporting Goods," "Warming Up," "Just Mar-
ried," Paramount; "A Woman Against the World,"
Tiffany-Stahl; "Life's Like That," Fanchon Royer; Kelley
in "Close Harmony" (1929), Paramount; Pat Ilegen In
"The Crash" (1929), First National; O'Neill in "Navy
Blues" (1929). MGM; Toby In "The Toilers," Tiffany-
Stahl; Charlie In "Sin Flood," First National; "Big
News," Pathe; "The Leatherneck," Pathe; "The Devil's
Holiday" (1930), Paramount; "Soldiers and Woman"
(1930), Columbia Productions; "Way of All Men" (1930);
"College Lovers" (1930); ""Top Speed"" (1930). First
National. In 1933: "Humanity." Fox; "This Day and
Age."" Paramount; "Unknown Valley." Columbia; "King
for a Night," Universal. In 1934: "The Crosby Case."
Universal; "Operator 13," MGM. In 1935: "Love In
Bloom,"' "Goln" to Town," Paramount; "Fugutive Lady,"
Columbia; "Baby Face Harrington," "O'Shaughnessey's
Boy," "Whlpsaw," MGM; "Black Fury." "The Goose and
the Gander." FN; "Headline Woman." Mascot; "Cheers
of the Crowd," Monogram; "Freckles." "The Three Mus-
keteers." RKO; "Melody Trail." Republic. In 1936:
■•RlfT Raff." "Exclusive Story,"' MGM; "The Return of
Jimmy Valentine," "The President's Mystery," "The
Country Gentleman," "The Mandarin Mystery^"" Republic;
"Here Comes Trouble,'" "Charlie Chan at the Circus,"
"Human Cargo,"" 20th Century-Pox; "The Bride Walks
Out," RKO-Radio; "Alibi for Murder,"" Columbia. In
1937: "You Only Live Once,"' UA; "Dead Yesterday."
20th Cent.-Fox; "Find the Witness," Columbia.
BOTELLIER, DICK: Actor. In 1934: "Return of
Chandu," Principal. In 1936: "Treachery Rides the
Range," Warner.
BOTSFORD, A. M.: Executive assistant to Wm.
LeBaron, managing director of production, January, 1937.
b. Rockford. 111.; e. Williams College (A.B.). specializing
in English: married and has three children. Was city
editor of the Quincy (111.) Herald; reported on the New
York World. He was with Paramount Famous Lasky In
July, 1917, as publicity writer; advertising manager, 1920-
1925; and he then became advertising manager of Publix
theatres; 1931, became head of story department in New
York. Appointed assistant to Emanuel Cohen in 1933.
Appointed assistant to Henry Herzbrun In February, 1934;
named associate producer in November, 1935. In 1936:
"Border Flight," "Forgotten Faces." "Girl of the
Ozarks," "And Sudden Death,"" "Three Cheers for Love,""
"Hollywood Boulevard," "Straight from the Shoulder,"
"Murder with Pictures," "Arizona Raiders," "Rose Bowl,""
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
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"Hideaway Girl." "The Accusing Finger," Para. In
1937: "Arizona ilalKiney." I'ara.
BOTTOME. PHYLLIS: Author. Wrote novel, "Private
Worlds," fiUni'd in 1935 by X^aramount.
BOUCHER, FRANK M.: .Manager. Warners Metro-
politan Tlieatre at Baltimore. Md. b. Washington.
D. C, Sept. 10, lUOO; e. grannnar and high school, and
business course. Washington. D. C. ; studied law at George-
town University; married. Was with bureau of In-
vestigation, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C.
Was booking manager and salesman. Paramount pictures
nine years, two years as assistant manager and booker;
with Fox Washington Exchange; two years with I'ni-
versal Chain Theatrical Enterprise in the Shenandoah
Valley; six years with Warner Bros, as city manager:
Maryland and Virginia district managers, then was super-
visor. Dominion Theatres (Publix Subsidiary in Virginia),
BOUCHIER, CHILI: Actress. b. London, Septem-
ber 12, 1910; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; black hair, brown eyes,
m. Harry Milton, professional. Typist, mannequin. Made
Him debut under name of Chili Bouchier in "Shooting
Stars" (1927). Had leading roles in "You Know What
Sailors Are," "Warned Off," "The Silver King," "City
of Play," "Down Stream," all sllents. Appeared in the
talkers "Enter the Queen" and "Call of the Sea,"
Twickenham, and "Kissing Cup's Race" (1930), Butch-
ers; "Brown Sugar" (1931). Twickenham. End of 1930
and beginning of 1931 played in "Lavender," musical
show with husband and "Open Your Eyes," musical
comedy at Piccadilly Theatre, Later joined British &
Dominions and became Dorothy Bouchier. In 1931 ap-
peared in: "Carnival" and "The Blue Danube." In
1932: "Ebb Tide." Paramount-British; "The King's
Cup." B. & D. "Purse Strings." In 1933: "Summer
Lightning" and "It's A Cop," B. & D. In 1934:
Charles B. Cochran's "Magnolia Street" at Adelphi
Theatre. "Office Wives." Warner Bros.; "To Be A
Lady." Paramount-British. "Death Arrives Through."
ATP at Ealing. Feminine lead in .Julian Wylies' "Puss
in Boots," at Palace Theatre, Manchester. In 1935:
Changed name back to original (from Dorothy to Chili),
appeared in "Honours Easy," BIP; "Mad Hatters" and
"Lucky Days." Para.; "Get Off My Foot" and "Mr.
Cohen Takes a Walk." WB. Signed Warner contract and
appeared in "Faithful." In 1936: "Where's Sally. "WB,
In 1937: "Gypsy," WB; "Southern Roses," Capitol: at
London Hippodrome in "Mother Goose,"
BOUCICAULT, NINA: Actress, In 1936: ".luggernaut."
Twickenham.
BOUGHTON, BILLY: Managing director of Southern
Music Company, Ltd.. London.
BOULTER, ROSALYN: Actress, b. England. Feb. 1.
1917; h. 5 ft. 5 in,; w, 116 pounds. Fair hair, blue eyes,
hy. Riding, swimming. e. North Middlesex school and
Central School of Dramatic Art, London. Stage experience
includes many Shakespearean parts at Open Air Theatre.
Regent's Park. Films; "Love at Sea" (Paramount), 1936;
"Holiday End" (Paramount). 1937; "Return of a
Stranger."
BOULTON, MATTHEW: Actor, b. Lincoln, England,
.January 20, 1893; medium height; fair hair, blue eyes;
m. Ruth Dockray. On stage since 1904. Wrote several
plays and sketches. Appeared in British talker. "His Best
Day" (1926). De Forest Phonofilms. In 1930: "Bed and
Breakfast." Gaumont; "The Man from Chicago." "Poti-
phar's Wife." "Keepers of Youth." "The Flying Fool."
"Creeping Shadows." all B.I.P,. and "The Ghost Train."
Gainsborough and others. In 1937: "A Woman Alone."
GB.
BOURDELLE, THOMY: Actor. In 1935: "Iceland
Fisherman," Du World, In 19:i6: "Doomed Cargo." GB,
BOURKE, FAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pirture Almanac.)
BOURNE, NICK: Entertainment, radio and films editor.
-Nevada State .lournal. Reno, Nev. b. St. Louis. Mo.,
.lune 2. 1907; p. A. W. Bourne; e. university. .Toineil
.Tnurnal. 1931. as snorts reporter, then telegraph man,
then advertising dept. Is also working as advertising
manager, radio station KOH,
BOURNE, WHITNEY: Actress. In 1937:
Heels in Love," GB.
'Head Over
BOUSQUET, ALBERTO JUAN: Sales manager. h.
Buenos Aires, Argentina. July 24, 1901; e. B.A. degree;
married. Was travelling salesman. In 1918. salesman
for R. Gaudin, representative of raw films. Pathe, and
cameras, Derbie. In 1922, accountant. In 1925 manager
of Pathe-Cinema Agent, then manager, successively. Osso
Films, Franco Americana, British Films, Julio Joly.
British Alian/.a, and Liberty Pictures, Buenos Airei,
piesent position. British Film Distributors.
BOUTELJE, PHIL: Music. In 1936: collaborated on
music and lyrics ""The Princess Comes Across," "Three
Cheers for Love."' Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on
compositions and arrangements ""Swing High, Swing Low,"'
Paramount.
BOVER, HAL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BOURDELLE, THOMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac'.)
BOVARD, MARY: Actress. In 1936: "Palm Springs,"
Paramount; "Tile Alandarin Mystery," "A Man Betrayed,"
Republic.
BO VIM, RUSSELL A.: City manager, Loews Columbus
Theatres; b. Milwaukee, Wis., June 14, 1899; p. father
living; e. grammar and high schools in Milwaukee; one
year Milwaukee State Normal School and one year Uni-
versity of Chicago; married. Started in Denver, Col., with
Fox Theatres Circuit, 1921, remaining until fall of 1923.
Joined Loew Circuit, working in Pittsburgh. Wilmington.
Del.; Harrisburg, Pa.; and Canton and Columbus. Ohio.
BOW, CLARA: Actress. b. Brooklyn, N. Y., 1905;
h. 5 feet 3ii inches; fiery red hair and agate brown
eyes; w. 110 pounds; p. Sarah and Robert Bow, non-
professionals; e. Circle high school; hy. motoring, hiking
and swimming, m. Rex Bell, actor. Screen experience
includes appearances in "Bough House Rosle," "Get Your
Man," "Red Hair," "The Fleet's In," "The Wild
Party," "Three Week Ends" and "Ladies of the Mob."
Her first screen experience was in "Down to the Sea In
Ships," followed by "Keeper of the Bees." Her 1929
pictures included "Dangerous Curves," "The Fleet's In"
ani.1 "The Saturday Night Kid," 1930 in "Paramount on
Parade," "True to the Navy," Paramount; "Her Wedding
Night," "Kick In," "No Limit"; Fox. In 1930 retired
from pictures because of ill health. 1932 signed Fox con-
tract and in "Call Her Savage." In 1933: "Hoopla,"
Fox.
BO WAN, SIBYL: Actress, impersonator. In 1936:
appeared in Universal short product.
BOWEN, HARRY: Actor. Appeared In "Night Work."
Pathe. In 1933: "Crashing Broadway," Monogram. In
1935: "Headline Woman." Mascot. In 1936: "The Return
i)f Jimmy Valentine." "The Harvester," Republic; "Neigh-
borhood House," MGM; BKO-Radio short product.
BOWEN, SIDNEY: Assistant director. In 1934: "Bach-
elor of Arts." "Pursued." "Charlie Chan's Courage."
Murder in Trinidad," 20th Century-Fox. In 1935: "My
Marriage," "Navy Wife," "Thunder in the Night."
"Black Sheep," "Dante's Inferno." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Every Saturday Night," "Star for a Night," "The
Crime of Dr. Forbes," "Little Miss Nobody," "Can This
Be Dixie?", 20th Cent. -Fox.
BOWER, J. G.: Branch Manager, b. Ava., 111.. July
13, 1895; married; p. Murry and Frances Bower; e. public
scliool. 1914, secretary Municipal Board Censors, Los
Angeles, Cal. ; also doing special work Progressive Motion
Picture Co., distributors Paramount Pictures, Los An-
geles. 1915, Arizona representative Union Film Supply
Co., 1916, owned and operated Independent Film Ex-
change at Los Angeles. 1917-19 U. S. Army overseas.
1920, special representative. Special Pictures Corp. 1921,
manager, W. H. Clune Film Exchange, San Francisco.
Cal. 1922, assistant studio manager, Hampton Studios.
1923, Arizona representative. Federated Film Co. 1923,
sales manager, Vitagraph, Inc. 1923, California repre-
sentative. Robertson & Cole. 1923-25, sales manager.
First National Pictures, Los Angeles, Cal. 1926, man-
iger First National, Omaha. Neb. 1926-27, manager.
First National, Seattle, Wash. 1927-28, manager United
\rtists, Los Angeles, Cal. 1928, assistant general man-
ager, Pacific Coast Office. Columbia. 1928. branch man-
ager. Ignited Artists. Washington, D. C. 1929. manager.
United Artists. Atlanta, Ga. 1929, Southern district
■nanagej. United Artists. 1932, branch manager, Edu-
cational-World Wide. Atlanta. Ga.
BOWERS. BRUCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOWERS, CHARLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
BOWERS, HENRY A.: Actor, b. Saco, Maine, April
29, 1875; h. 5 feet 11% Inches; gray hair and blue eyes;
u. 200 pounds; e, Thornton academy at Saco; married.
Me was on the legitimate stage for thirty years. Began
in pictures In 1916 and appeared in "Lost Limited,"
"Women Who Dare." "Hell Ship Bronson," "State Street
.'^adie," "Wright Idea," "Perfect Gentlemen," "Burning
tJridges" and "Some Mother's Boy,"
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BOWERS, JOHN: Actor, b. Indiana; h. 6 feel; hazel
brown eyes and black hair; w. 175 pounds; m. Marguerite
de la Motte: e. studied law; hy. yachting, aeronautics.
Was on stage under management or VV. A. lirady; ap-
peared in many of his productions, "Ifamily Cupboard,"
"Decent Thing to Do," "Little Mrs. Brown," "Life."
Has lived in New York and California. Entered pictures
in 1916. Pictures Include: "Lorna Doone." "Chickle."
■Sky Pilot," "When a Man's a Man," "Say It With
Songs," "Skin Deep," Warner; (1931), "Mounted Fury,"
Sono Art-World Wide.
BOWES, MAJOR EDWARD: Vice-President and
managing director of Capitol theatre. New York City;
b. San Francisco; e. Lincoln school and private tutors;
m. Margaret Illington, professional, who died in 1934.
Associated with Selwyn Company, produced plays. Be-
came vice-president of Goldwyn Pictures Corporation. In
1919, wUh associates, built the Capitol theatre In New
\oTk City and has been managing director of it since.
Resigned in 1935 as vice-president of MGM. Member
Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Major, Special Keserve
O. B. C. Broadcasts "Major Bowes Capitol Family"
over International chain. Originator of amateur hour on
radio and has a number of units touring the country.
Hemes: New York City and Westchester County.
BOWLES, A. M.: Circuit Operator. Began film career
as exhibitor in Livermore, Calif. Worked for Pathe as
salesman, .loined Turner and Dahnken. became manager of
Tivoli, then general manager T. & D. circuit; general
division manager. Fox West Coast, northern California.
President, California Theatre Association.
BOWMAN. LEE: Actor, b. Cincinnati; e. attended
University of Cincinnati, American Academy of Dramatic
Arts, University of Grenable, Conservatory of Music; h.
6 ft. 1 in.; w. 160 pounds; brown hair and eyes. Sang
on radio and played on stage. In 1937: "Internes Can't
Take Money," Paramount.
BOWMAN, MAUDE B.: Research Department, Warner-
First National; b. Central Ohio. Jan. 11: h. 5 feet. 2
Indies: gray hair and brown eyes; widow; hy. Oriental
art and jewels, archeology, all sciences, especially nu-
merology and astrology; e. college graduate and post
graduate in sciences and mathematics. Stage training at
the Franklin .Sargent Academy of Dramatic Art. Stopped
from a stage career by a very influential as well as an
over-7.ealou3 uncle, she turned to her college training, and
for about two years did special Civil Service record and
statistical record work in Washington. D. C. Yearning
for broader fields, she took up special work in the news-
paper world, staved with that until she finally had the
writing and setup of a special page in one of the Hearst
Publications. The first of November. 1923. she began
research for First National Pictures and is still In the
same work for Warner-First National-Vitaphone Cosmo-
politan Studios at Burbank, California.
BOWMAN, NELLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOX. D. H.: Sound director. In 1936: collaborated on
sound "The Flying Doctor," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BOXALL. HAROLD GRANVILLE: Production man
ager, MGM British Studios; b. London, July 7. 1898.
In exhibition until 1919, then joined Paramount British
Studio manager. Islington Studios 1921-27. General
manager. Gainsborough Pictures. 1928-1936. also general
manager of production. Gaumont-British, 1931-36. Joined
MGM British Studios in January, 1937.
BOYD, A. R.: President, A. R. Boyd Enterprises, Inc.
Ii. Philadelphia. In industry since 1910. Organized own
company. Later one of the founders of the Stanley Company
of America, of which he was vice-president after disposing
of interest in own company. Organizer and president of
A. R. Boyd Enterprises.
BOYD, BETTY: Actress, r. n. Betty Boyd Smith; b.
Kansas City, Mo., May 11. 1908; h. 5 feet. 5 inches:
auburn hair and brown eyes; w. 128 pounds; p. Mrs. Boyd
Smith. non-profe3sionaI; e. Loretta Academy, N. C..
Hollywood high school; dlv. Charles N. Over, Jr.; hy.
drawing, skiing, swimming and dancing. Played leads in
Educational comedies for one year, then featured lead in
"A Persian Market" for TiflPany-Stahl. a sound techni-
color classic; in 1929 In "The Right Bed," Educational.
Coronet Talking Comedies and in 1930 in "A Royal
Romance," Columbia; "Lilies of the Field," First Na-
tional; "The Green Goddess," Warner Bros.; "Vacation
Loves." Educational, Mack Sennett Talking Pictures;
"French Kisses," Educational, Tuxedo Talking Comedies:
(1933) "Gun Law." Majestic.
BOYD, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Cambridge, O.. June 5.
IS'JS; h. G feet; blond hair; e. 'JTulsa. Okla.. left school
lefore graduation; div. Elinor Fair, professional; m.
Dorotliy Sebastian, professional. Started in 1919 as an
extra in Cecil B. DeMilles "Why Change Your Wife."
From then he progressed rapidly through leads and fea-
tured roles in "Bobbed Hair," "Forty Winks," "New
Lives for Old," "Feet of Clay," "Triumph" and "The
Golden Bed." In "Midshipman Sterling" with Ramon
-Novarro. DeMiUe then featured him with Vera Reynolds
in "The Road to Yesterday." Other pictures: "The
Volga Boatman," "Her Man 0' War," "Eve's Leave,"
'The Last Frontier," "Jim the Conqueror," "The Yan-
kee Clipper," "Iving of Kings," "Two Arabian Knights,"
■'nre.s3 Parade," "The Night Flyer," "Skyscraper,"
"Tiie Cop," "Power," and "The Leatherneck." Also in
'I.ady of the Pavements," "The Locked Door," United
Artists; "Crashing Through," "The Flying Fool," "High
Voltage," "His First Command" (1930), "Officer O'Brien"
(1930), "The Painted Desert" (1930), "War and
Women," "Beyond Victory," Pathe; "Those Who Dance,"
Warner Bros.; "Storm" (1930), Universal; "The Frame,"
Vitaphone; (1931-32), "Wiser Sex," Paramount; "Carni-
val Boat." "Suicide Fleet," (1932) "Men of America,"
HKO Radio; "The Painted Woman," Fox; "Midnight
Warning," Mayfair; (1933) "Lucky Devils," "Emergency
Call," Radio; "Laughing at Life," Mascot; "The Chief,"
MGM: "The House on 56th Street." Warner. In 1934:
"Cheaters." Liberty. In 1935: "Hopalong Cassidy," "The
Eagle's Brood," "Bar 20 Bides Again," Paramount;
"Racing Luck," Republic. In 1936: "Call of the
Prairie," "Three on the Trail." "Heart of the West,"
"Hopalong Cassidy Returns." "Trail Dust," Paramount.
In 1937: "Borderland," Paramount.
BOYD, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Sanderstead, Surrey,
Krigland 190S; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; brunette and has
blown eyes. Appeared in 1926 in a British silent. "Knee
Deep in Daisies." without any previous screen experience.
Plaved in "Somehow Good," "Toni." "The Constant
Nymph." and "Auld Lang Syne." all silents. With sound,
returned in "Love Lies" 1931. and "The Love Race" 1931.
for BIP, followed by "The Iron Stair." "Called Back,'
"Lily of Killarney." "A Shot in the Dark." and several
others from Twickenham studio. In 1936: appeared in
"Everything Is Rhythm," ABFD.
BOYD, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "A Man Betrayed."
Republic.
BOYER, CHARLES: Actor. b. Figeac, France; p.
father a business man; e. scliools and lyceum of Figeac,
then to Sorbonne in Paris; m. "Pat" Paterson; hy. sports,
music. Military service of one year, then attended Paris
Conservatory. In 1920. made dramatic debut in Paris,
in "Les Jardins de Murcie." Then appeared in "L'Homme
Knchaine," "La Galerie des Giaces," "Parraln," "Melo,"
"Le Bonheur," and "Le Voyageur." After appearing in
two silent Alms, appeared in first talking picture. "Bar-
carole," in 1930, at UFA studios in Berlin. Appeared
in "L'Amour," then in French version of "Tumult." and
"Tempest," with Anna Sten. In French version of
"F. P. 1," and in French and English versions of "The
Only Girl" (1933), Gaumont-Ufa, with Lilian Harvey. To
Hollywood, and appeared in French version of "Big House"
and "The Trial of Mary Dugan." Returned to Paris to
appear in "L'Epervier," Fox's "La Batallle." "LlUom,"
and several others. Appeared in Hollywood in Fcx's
"Caravan," 1934. In 1935: "Private Worlds," "Shang-
hai," Paramount; "Break of Hearts." RKO. In 1936:
"Le Bonheur." Franco-American; "Garden of Allah," UA.
In 1937: "History Is Made at Night." UA.
BOYER, HAL: Actor. b. Germany; h. 6 feet, 2>4
inches; blond curling hair and blue eyes; w. 192 pounds;
father traveled for International Harvester Company In
Germany; e. Chicago; graduate. Northwestern University.
B.S. ; hy. sports. Sang and acted in college musicals. To
California and acted for ten months at Pasadena Com-
munity Playhouse. Played lead in "Lightnin' " and roles
in 12 other plays, then joined Goldwyn Stock players and
went on one-night stands for ten months throughout Cali-
fornia. Played small parts in professional shows, includ-
ing "She Loves Me Not." Small film parts in "Three On
a Honeymoon," "Sleepers East." "Turn Back the Clock."
"Scarlet Empress," "Bachelor of Arts" (Fox). "Mystery
Blonde" (Fox).
BOYER, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BOYLAN, MALCOLM STUART: Production supervisor
and writer, b. Chicago, 111., April 13, 1897; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Grace
Duffle Boylan. novelist; e. by tutor and In Bermuda; m.
Josephine Boylan, newspaper woman; hy. polo, golf and
book collecting. Supervising editor of all Fox productions
from 1925 to 1929. Wrote dialogue for "Shipmates,"
"Politics," "Hell Divers," "Cheaters at Play." In 1932:
"Madame Racketeer." "If I Had a Million," "A Lady's
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riofession," Paramount. In 1934: "Lives of a Bengal
l.ancer," Paramount: "Flaming Gold," BKO-Radlo. In
1935: collaborated on screen play, "Devil Dogs of the
Air." Warner; collaborated on story, "O'Shaughnessey'g
Hoy." MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Dan-
serous Waters," Universal. In 1937: collaborated on adap-
tation of "When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
BOYLE, GEORGE: Writer. In 1935: story and screen
l)lay "Convention Girl," First Division.
BOYLE, JOHN W.: A.S.C. Producer and Cameraman,
li. Memphis, Tenn., married; p. John W. Boyle, New
Orleans, La. ; e. Public scljools. New Orleans. Previously
newspaper and commercial photography; also studio. Worked
with practically all major producers in Hollywood; latest
in 1933-34, "Roman Scandals." Produced several short
subjects, "Stockholm," "Denmark," feature in color.
"Sweden. T.nnd of the "Vikings." In 1934: photographed
"Gridiron Flash." RKO. In 1935: photographed "Strangers
.\11," Radio; photographed "Honeymoon Limited," Re-
public.
BOYLE. JOHNNY: Entertainer. In 1936: Titaphone
short product.
BOYLE, JOSEPH C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOZZI: Player. In ln.^(;: "The Loves of Toni," Metrop-
iilis-Tapernaux.
BRABIN. CHARLES: Director, b. Liverpool, Eng-
land. April 17. 1S83; e. St. Francis Xavier college. Eng-
land: m. Theda Bara, professional. Stage experience for
a short period in America. Screen experience started in
190S with Edison Company. Directed Theda Bara in
most of her pictures. Later went to Vitagraph Essanay.
Metro, Fox, Goldwyn. Universal, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
and First National. In 1931: "Great Meadow," "Sporting
Blood." "Call of the Flesh." "Ship from Shanghai."
MGM. Directed "Stella Maris." "Mismates." 1932:
"Beast of the City," "Washington Show," "New Morals
for Old." "Mask of Fu Manchu," "Secret of Madame
Blanche." MGM. In 1933: "Stage Mother," "Day nf
Reckoning," MGM. In 1934: "A Wicked Woman," MGM.
BRACEY. SIDNEY: Actor, b. Melbourne. Australia,
1S77: h. 5 feet 8 inches; dark brown eyes and brown hair:
w. 140 pounds; e. Melbourne; m. ; has one child. Barbara.
12; by. golfing, motoring, music. Has lived in jlelbourne.
Sydney. London. N. Y.. Chicago. Los Angeles. Entered
pictures in 1910 with Kalem Company through Sidney
Olcott. Pictures Include "Million Dollar Mystery."
Thanhouser; "Subway Express." "Shanghaied Love."
"The Deceiver." Columbia. In 1933: "Corrruption."
Imperial: "Broken Dreams." Monogram. In 1934: "The
Poor Rich." Universal; "The Ninth Guest," Columbia.
In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession," "Sutter's Gold." U;
"Isle of Fury." WB; "Preview Murder Mystery," Para-
mount.
BRACKETT, CHARLES: Writer. In 1931: "Secrets
of a Secretary." Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on
"Behold My Wife." "Ready for Love." Paramount. In
1935: collaborated on screen play "College Scandal."
"Without Regret." Paramount; collaborated on adaptation.
"The Last Outpost." "The Crusaders." "Paris in the
Spring." "People Will Talk," "Love in Bloom." "All
the King's Horses." "Enter Madame," Paramount. In
1936: colaborated on screen play, "Rose of the Ranoho."
Paramount; wrote story, "Woman Trap," "The Jungle
Princess," Paramount; collaborated on screen play "Picca-
dilly Jim," MGM.
BRADBURY, JR., JAMES: Actor. b. New York
City. October 5. 1894; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Ruth Torbett and James Brad-
luiry. professionals: e. Riridge Tech. Cambridge. Mass..
Winterborth Institute, and received his stage training In
N'ew York City. Started his long stage career as a child.
In his eleven years' screen experience he has appeared In
such pictures as "Classmates." "The Drop Kick."
"Cheyenne" and "The Hawk's Nest" for First National:
"Smilin' Guns." Universal: "Anne Against World."
Rayart: "Alibi." United Artists. In 1930 he appeared
in: "Last of the Duanes," Fox; "Abraham Lincoln."
Ignited Artists. In 1933: "Song of the Eagle," Para-
mount.
BRADBURY. SR., JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
BRADBURY, ROBERT N.: Associate producer, direc-
tor. Monogram. "Law of the West." Sono Art-World
Wide. In 1931: "Son of the Plains." Syndicate; "Dugan
of the Bad Lands," Monogram. 1932: directed "Riders of
the Desert," "Man from Hell's Edges," "Law of the
West," "Son of Oklahoma." "Texas Buddies." In 1933
Boy — Bra
directed "Breed of the Border"; wrote and directed "Rideri
of Destiny," "Gallant Fool," "Rangers' Code," "Galloping
Romeo," Monogram. In 1934 wrote and directed "West of
the Divide," "The Lucky Texan," directed and wrote story
and screen play of "Blue Steel," "Lawless Frontier,"
"Man from Utah." "Star Packer," "Happy Landing."
"Trail Beyond," "The Texas Terror." Monogram. In 1935:
directed "Rainbow Valley." Monogram; "Westward Ho,"
Republic; "Between Men," Supreme; "Smoky Smith,"
Steiner; "The Dawn Rider." Monogram; directed "Headin'
for the Rio Grande," GN. In 1936: "Last of the War-
rens," Supreme. In 1937: "Trouble in Texas," GN;
"Riders of the Dawn," Monogram.
BRADDELL, MAURICE: Actor and writer. In 1933
appeared In "Men of Tomorrow." Paramount-London
Films. Collaborated on story of "This Week of Grace."
Radio-British. In 1936: appeared in "Things to Come."
London Films-UA. Script, "It's You I Want;" dialogue.
"Love. Life and Laughter."
BRADFIELD, C. H., JR.: Affiliated with Sound
Services. Ltd.. London, England, b. Washington, D.C.,
December 24. 1900: married; e. engineering. Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute. Formerly with Baltimore & Ohio.
Consolidation Coal Company. Joined Electrical Research
Products, Inc., 1929. With Audio Productions, Inc., as
treasurer on the company's formation In 1933. Appointed
vice-president. November. 1935. Joined Sound Services.
Ltd., London.
BRADFIELD. LOUIS: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"The Blarnev Kiss." produced bv British and Dominions.
In 1935: "Dirty Work." Gaumont-Brltlsh.
BRADFORD, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BRADFORD. J. E. S. : (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BRADFORD. JOHN: Actor. b. Pratt. W. Va.: h.
6 feet. 1 inch; dark brown hair and eyes; w. 175 pounds:
p. father in lumber and coal mining business; e. schools
of Pratt. Greenbrier Military Academy. University of
West Virginia. Played in college dramatics. Left college
to work in chemical factory at Charleston, W. Va. Took
voice training at same time, and left job to become lead-
ing man in local stock company. In New York appeared
in chorus of "Nina Rosa." Joined opera company and sang
various roles. Tried vaudeville, then appeared In "Face
the Music." Placed under contract by Fox: in "365 Nights
in Hollywood." and "Life Begins at 40" (1935).
BRADFORD, ROARK: Writer. His Southern Sketches,
"Or Man Adam an' His Chillun' " were the inspiration
for "Green Pastures," which was filmed by Warner In
1936.
BRADFORD, VIRGINIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRADLEY, BUDDY: Dance arrangements. In 1936:
"It's Love Again," GB. In 1937: "Head Over Heels in
Love," GB.
BRADLEY, ESTELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRADLEY, GRACE: Actress. b. Brooklyn. N. Y. ;
Sept. 21. 1913; h. 5 feet, 2 inches; w. 108 pounds: red
hair, hazel eyes; e. Berkeley Collegiate Institute. Stage
dancer in "Third Little Show." "Strike Me Pink" and
others. Under contract to Paramount. In 1933: "Too
Much Harmony," "The Way to Love," "Girl Without a
Room." Paramount. In 1934: "Six of a Kind." "She
Made Her Bed," "Come on Marines," "The Cat's Paw,"
Fox: "Redhead," Monogram. In 1935: "The Gilded Lily."
"Stolen Harmony." "Two Fisted." Paramount; "Old Man
Rhythm." RKO. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho," "Any-
thing Goes," Paramount; "Dangerous Waters." Universal;
"13 Hours by Air." "F Man," "Three Cheers for Love,"
Paramount; "Don't Turn 'Em Loose," RKO-Radio; "Sit-
ting on the Moon," Republic. In 1937: "Larceny on the
Air." Republic; "O.H.JI.S.." GB; "Wake Up and Live."
20th Cent. -Fox; "Blazing Glory," Larry Darmour.
BRADLEY. HARRY C: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"I Love That Man." "This Day and Age." Paramount:
"I Have Lived," produced by Chesterfield. In 1934: "It
Happened One Night," Columbia; "Heat Lightning,"
"The Merry Frinks," Warner: "The Last Gentleman,"
United Artlsts-20th Century; "City Limits," Monogram.
"White Lies," Columbia. In 1935: "Love In Bloom,"
"Private Worlds," Paramount; "Way Down East," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "It Had to Happen," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "Dancing Feet," Republic; "Three of a Kind."
Invincible: "Gold Diggers of 1937." WB.
BRADLEY, OSCAR: Musical director. Fox; b. Lon-
don. England; e. Sir Michael Costa scholarship for compo-
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sition and conducting at Koyal Academy of Music, London.
J^ng. ; married. Musical director for Florenz Ziegfeld,
seven years, in New York City, also for Sliuberts and
bchvvab and Mandel, directing music of "Bitter Sweet."
■Whoopee,;- ■■Kosalie," "Hio Rita," "Siiow Boat" and
oiners. Director of St. Louis opera company and conductor
or music of broadcasts of late Will Rogers. Musical direc-
tor for Sir Alfred Butt at Adelphl Theatre. London,
bigiied by Fox. In 1935 was musical director of "Our
Little Girl,' "Farmer Takes A Wife," "Curly Top,"
Welcome Home," "Way Bown East," "The Man Who
Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo," 20th Century-Fox.
BRADNA, OLYMPE: Actress, b. Paris; p. Jean and
Joseph Bradna, prof.; h. 5 ft. 3 Inches; w. 115 lbs.;
brown eyes, black hair. Was dancer in many stage
shoiys. On screen in "Three Cheers for Love." "College
Holiday, Para.
• •oP^-^'i?"**' CHARLES: Musical director. In 1936:
Trail Dust," Paramount.
iol?o''*''^'«AH^^= Actress. b. New Tork Nov. 2,
1892. p. William A. Brady, Broadway producer, and
Mane Rene, danseuse: reared In a convent in New York
later attended the convent of St. Elizabeth at Madison
N. J. On stage In "Forever After." "Sour Grapes." and
ini/F "'""s. Also appeared in many silent Alms. In
WSS appeared In "When Ladies Meet." "Beauty for
.?2u' ,., ^Broadway to Hollywood," "Stage Mother,"
Should Ladies Behave?" AfGM. In 1934: "Miss Fane's
T^r.Ai Stolen." Paramount; "The Gav Divorcee." RKO
In 1935: 'Gold Diggers of 1935." First National; "Let
Em Have It." UA-Reliance; "Lady Tubbs," Universal;
"Metropolitan." 20th Century-Fox. 1936: "The Har-
vester. ' Rep.: "My Man Godfrey," U; "Go West, Young
..^P'' "Mi"'J "^"ur Own Business," Paramount. In 1937-
Three Smart Girls." U; "Mama Steps Out," MGM-
Call It a Day," WB.
BRADY, BILL: Singer, actor. In 1936: Warner short
product.
.^•?^'i,T' ^''' -*'^*'"'- •>• New York City. e. College
or the City of New York. First appeared in stock and
then in vaudeville. Began his picture career on a long-
term contract with Thomas H. Ince. Later featured in
ITniversal productions for three years. In Llovd Hamilton's
nlptures for Educational. Among his pictures are "Do
Your Duty" (1929). First National: "Alibi" (1929).
United Artists, and "City Girl" (1930). Fox: "Squaw
Man." MGM: "Sin of Madelon Claudet." >TGM: "Shang-
haied Love," Columbia; "Union Depot." First National.
In in33- "The Lone Avenger," World Wide: "Son of
Kong," Radio. In 1935: "It's a Small World." Fox.
BRADY, EDWIN J.: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BRADY, LEO: Assistant to the President. Qulgley
Publishing Co.. Inc.. Rockefeller Center. N. Y.
BRADY. RICHARD: Manager. Motion Picture Film
Department. New York Division. Eastman Kodak, b.
pa'ashlels, Scotland. Has held position since January,
^f,''/''^' SIDNEY: Actor. In 1935: "Anna Karenina,"
MGM.
BRADY, STEWART: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac).
BRAGAGLIA, CARLO LUDOVICO: Film Director, b.
BYosinone. Italy, July 8, 1894; p. Francesco and Tassi
Maria Bragaglia; education in classical studies, law.
In 1918. with brother. Anton, created the "Casa D'Arte
Bragaglia," (art gallery, photography, edition of books
and of review "Cronache d'Attullta," lectures, etc.), and
later the Teatro Degll Indipendenti, experimental theatre.
In 1930 left theatre for production beginning In Cines as
camera man. In 1932 made flrst experiment as film
director, with "O La Borsa O La Vita." Later films In-
clude "Non Son Gelosa," "Un Cattlvo Soggetto "
''Quella Vecchl Canaglla," "Frutto Acerbo," and "Oro
Nell . Oceano; Amore." I.C.I.
BRAG DON, CLIFF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BRAGGIOTTI, HERBERT: (See 1936-37 MoWon Picture
Almanac.)
BRAGGIOTTI, MARIO: Piano concert artist, b. Flor-
ence, Italy, Nov. 29, 1905; h. 6 ft. 3 in.; w. 180 pounds;
brown hair and eyes; hy, cooking and athletics. Studied
music abroad. Played in London's "Funny Face." Wrote
musical comedy "L'BcoIe des Gigoleto." Began radio work
in two piano numbers in 1931. Debut in Town Hall.
Carnegie Hall: then had two concert tours through the
U.S. Was on Ford Hour, Chevrolet, Studebaker, as
guest artist. In 1934 appeared in "Kid Millions,"
UA. Appeared as guest artist with Rudy Vallee and Ed
W.vnn. Has own dance and radio orchestra, and does
recording, vocalizing, composing and arranging.
BRAHAM, LIONEL: Actor. In 1936: "As You Like
It," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Personal Property,"
MGM.
BRAHAM, PHILLIP: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRAHM, HANS: Director, b. Hamburg, Germany. Aug.
17, 1893; producer at the Burgtheatre, Vienna. Production
supervisor, "Scrooge" and "The Last Journey" (both
Twickenham); directed "Broken Blossoms" (Twickenham).
BRAIDON, THOMAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRAMAN, VERNE T.: Engineer and Inventor. b.
Bay City, Mich., March 29. 1903; e. 2 years, Michigan
State College; 2 years. Harvard University; m. Betty
Webber. Assistant engineer. Underwriters Laboratories;
assistant engineer, RCA (Photo-Radio) ; chief recording
engineer, De Forest Phonofllm Studios; inventor Three
Element Recording lamp; co-designer, Clneglow Sound
Recording Systems (Blue Seal) ; was co-organizer. Blue
Seal Sound Devices. Inc. and Atlas Sound-fllm Recording
Studios. Inc. ; was consulting engineer, sound and motion
pictures.
BRAMLEY, FLORA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRAMLEY, RAYMOND: Actor. In 1935: "The
Scoundrel," Paramount.
BRANCH, HOUSTON: Writer. b. St. Paul, Minn..
March 5, 1899; e. St. Louis. Was newspaper man with
St. Paul Pioneer Press; press representative for the old
Flnkelstein and Ruben circuit of theatres; newspaper
man In Des Jloines, Dallas and San Antonio; manager
of the transcontinental tours of San Carlo Grand Opera
Company; entered motion pictures as personal representa-
tive of Dimitrl Buchowetzkl, Russian director; wrote
stage play, "Dona Maria," In 1922, "Thru the Years'
in 1925. First motion picture written for Buck Jones for
Fox; has written screen plays for Columbia, Paramount,
MGM, Pathe, Universal, First National Fox, Warner and
Jlonogram; best known pictures are "The Showdown,"
Paramount, George Bancroft; "Captain of the Guard,"
Universal, John Boles; "The Shanghai Lady," Universal;
"Square Shoulders," Pathe; "Safe In Hell," original for
Warner: "Wildcat," original for Columbia; "1 Lik^
Your Nerve," First National, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.,
and "The Lovely Lady," adaptation for First National.
In 1932: "Manhattan Parade," "Heart of New York,"
"Alias the Doctor," "The Match King." "Tiger Shark."
Warner. In 1933: "West of Singapore." Monogram; "Silk
Express," "Hard to Handle," Warner. In 1935: collab-
orated on "Flaming Gold," RKO-Radio; "She Had to
Choose," Majestic; "Music Is Magic," Fox. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play. "Don't Get Personal." "Yel-
lowstone." U; story, "North of Nome," Columbia.
BRANCH, RAY: Strand Theatre. Hastings, Mich.;
b Gaylord. Otsego County. Mich.. February 11, 1889;
married; e. Technical College Electrical Engineering;
graduate Radio Institute of America; associate member
Institute Radio Engineers. At the age of 15 entered legi-
timate theatre as assistant property man, advanced to
property man, stage carpenter, fly man, then treaurer of
theatre, then assistant manager. Started in 1908 as
shipping clerk film exchange. During 1911-12 operator
in theatre; president of I.A.T.S.E. Detroit, 1912; later
booking clerk, salesman; then manager and branch man-
ager; president. Film Board of Trade, Detroit. In 1920.
I'loprielor of a leading theatre equipment house In De-
troit. 1917-18. In service of U. S. until 1919. Salesman
for First National Pictures from 1923 to 1925. Took over
Ihe .strand theatre in April. 1925. Opened the "Barry"
theatre October, 1936. President of Allied Theatre Owners
of Michigan. 1932-33-34-35.
BRANCH ER, CHARLES: Actor, r.n. same. b. London,
Nov. 15, 1910; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 173 pounds; brown
hair, brown eyes ; hobbies, dancing, tennis and sports ;
p non-professional. Then in "Forget-Me Not," London
Films.
BRAND, HARRY: Publicity director, 20th Century-Fox
Corp.; b. New York City, Mar. 16, 1896; p. Celia and
Louis Brand; e. Los Angeles high school. University of
Southern California; married. Newspaper work, sports
editor for Los Angeles Express, secretary to former Mayor
Snyder of Los Angeles. With Joseph M. Schenck for 14
years. Publicity Director, 20th Century Pictures, Beverly
Hills. Cal.
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Actor. In 1936: "Things to Come,"
BRANDEIS. MADELINE (Mrs.): Writer of juvenile
stories; former independent producer for Patlie; b. San
Francisco, Cal., December 18, 1898; divorced; p. Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Fran!:; e. private school and tutors. Produced
"Not One to Spare" and "Maude MuUer" for Hodkln-
son; "The Shining Adventure," Principal Pictures; "Chil-
dren of All Lands," Pathe. Also a series for an Knglish
concern. Writing children's books; "The Children of All
l-ands" series.
BRANDES. WERNER: Cameraman, UFA, Germany: b.
IJrunswlck, Germany, July 10, 1889; e. German secondary
school for modern subjects and sciences: married. Was
photographer. Since 1910 in motion picture industry
Worked with Joe May, E. A. Dupont, Dr. Berger, Rob
inson. Thlele, Victor Saville, V. Boivary and other film
directors and stars in England, France and Germany. In
1932: "Friederlke," Indra: "Wenn die Llebe Mode macht,"
"Strieh durch die Rechnung." Ufa. In 1933: "Heldeschul-
meister Uwo Karsten," "Stern von Valencia," "Eine Tur
geht auf." Ufa. In 1934: "Einmal eine grosse Dame
sein," Ufa. In 1935: "Die Tochter Ihrer Excellenz,"
Ufa; "Abschiedswaizer," Boston; "Reglne," Fanal.
BRANDON, HARRY: Actor. In 1936: "The Garden
of Allah," UA. In 1937: "The Black Legion," WB.
BRANDON. HENRY: Actor. In 1936: "Killer at
Large," Columbia; ".Tungle Jim." Universal serial. In
iP37: "I Promise to Pay," Columbia.
BRANDT, HARRY: New York Theatre Operator, b.
^ew York City. Formerly with World Pictures Corp. as
salesman. With Dave Rosengarten and Moe Herman
formed the Times Pictures Corp., June, 1934. President
Independent Theatre Owners Association. Operates 65
theatres. In 1935 was appointed Kentucky Colonel. Presi-
dent of Independent Theatre Owners, New York.
BRANDT, IVAN:
London Films -UA.
BRANDT, JOE: President, Nuovo Hondo Motion Pic-
h"i?h' ^^"i ^-."^l"^' S- "^" J"ly 20, 1882; e. New York
mgn school and New York University where he secured his
^■:: i'°'°'"S bachelor of literature degree from N. Y. U. ;
admitted to the bar in 1906; m. and has one son, Jerrold
Ihurston; hy. bridge, reading, fishing and travel. Entered
tne motion picture industry as private secretary to Carl
Laemmle in 1908. Previous to this he was with the
Hampton Advertising Agency, and also served as New
iork representative of Billboard, and was for a time adver-
tising manager of the Dramatic Mirror; with Carl Laemmle
was instrumental in formation of Universal Film Corpora-
tion; resigned his position of general manager, forming
his own business, C. B. C. Sales Company (which later
became Columbia), in partnership with Harry and Jack
ohn. in 192L Harry Cohn purchased his Interests In
Columbia in February, 1932. President of World Wide
1 "^ ,J^^' 'i,"r.i ^ice-president of Educational Pictures, Inc
in May, 1932. Resigned, Nov., 1932. Became president
of Associated Publications. Resigned In 1933. Became
president of Xuovo Mondo (American distribution of
Italian motion pictures) in November, 1935. Home address-
25 Central Park West.
R.^^^S^^i ^V,'-'"S: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Der
Brave Suender." European Films. In 1934: "Die Tochter
lalJ t^^^^'J^P'. ^" J""^« Baron Neuhaus," Ufa. In
1936: Madchenjahre einer Konlgin."
BRANDT, WILLIAM: Exhibitor, b. New York City
S!""*^ ^^•r.l^*^^ married. President. MPTO of Brooklyn
Z,T ,"• P«^""e Owners Chamber of Commerce and presi-
dent for three years. President MPTO N. Y. State two
t'fn„"o> ^'■^'"''J^, i°'"*^"'^"""°" boards. Director ' Mo-
FoT Mi';ln^^„MF»'"''o, S,"'''"'' '"?'■«" °f "5 theatres In
vox MetroDO itan Playhouses. Associated in operation of
Brandt circuit in greater N. Y.. 51 theatres. """^'^''"°" "^
BRANNER. PERL-AXEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. )
BRANT. NEIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BRANTFORD, AGNES: Acliu
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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. -
- - - birth
m. -
- - married
div.
• - divorce
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education
pro. -
professional
h. -
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BRANTFORD. MICKEY: Actor, r. n. Michael Comer-
ford; b. London, England, March 26, 1912; h. 5 ft. lU'/a
in., w. 168 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes. Parents
and grandparents all professionals. Played in more than
100 silents. Talkers include "My Old Dutch," "Phantom
Light," "Temptation," GB. In 1934: "My Heart Is
Calling," GB. In 1935: "Strictly Illegal," GB. ; "Last
Journey," Twickenham, and "Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk,"
WB. In 1936: "Where There's a Will," GB. "Darby
and Joan" and "The Reverse Be My Lot," Joe Rook.
BRANTON, RALPH 6.: Exhibitor. Formerly with
old Finkelstein and Ruben circuit, Minnesota and the
DaUotas. That circuit was bought by Pubiix. Stationed
for some time in Boston where he managed the Pubiix
New England circuit with Martin Mullin. Then trans-
ferred to Omaha and Des Moines territory. Became
operating head of Trl-State, a decentralization outgrowth
of Pubiix.
BRASSEUR, PIERRE: Actor. b. Paris, France: p.
professional; e. Paris, histrionics at the Academy Fran
caise; tutored by Harry Baur; hy. sports. Did military
service of 18 months. Made .stage debut at 16. Appeare:!
in "Le Coeur Ebloui," "Le Trouble," "La Guepe," "Je
T'Attendai," and others. At 25 wrote two plays, later
produced: "Homme du Monde" and "Coeur a Gauche." In
"Debauche" and "Le Sexe Faible." Appeared in films
"Circulez" and "Papa Sans le Savoir," in Paris. In
Berlin In "Vainquerr," "La Reve Blonde," "Moi et
L'Imperatrice," "Voyage de Noce," "Chanson d'une Nuit"
Appeared in screen plays adapted from "Le Sexe Faible."
"Incognito," "Garnison Amoureuse," and "Oncle de
Pekin." Wrote, directed and acted "Je Suis un As." Frenrh
versions of Ufa pictures made in Berlin "Patte de Mouche."
BRASNO, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Charlie Chan at
the Circus," 20lh Century-Fox.
BRASNO, OLIVE: Actress. In 1936: "Charlie Chan at
the Circus," 20th Century-Fox.
BRATTON, MYRA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BRAUNBERG, SYDNEY S.: Associate Counsel. Assis-
tant Secretary, Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corp.: b. Wells-
ville, Ohio. November 3, 1888; p. Regina and Max
Braunberg; e. Attended Washington and Jefferson Col-
lege, College of City of New York; graduated from New
York Law School, LL.B. Practiced law in New York City.
With Goldwyn Pictures Corp.. 1919-24; then MGM.
BRAUNINGER, A. C: Head of Non -Theatrical Divi-
sion of Warner Bros. First venture in motion pictures
with Vitagraph in the capacity of salesman; became di-
rector of sales promotion activities when Vitagraph Com-
pany came under the Warner administration.
BRAUNSTEIN. CY: Film Editor. Imperial Distributing.
BRAUNSTEIN, N. C: Editor. In 1935: "Soviet
Russia Through the Eyes of an American," travelogue.
Imperial Pictures.
BRAUSEWETTER, HANS: Actor, b. Malaga, Spain,
May 27, 1896; blond hair and blue eyes. His motion
pictures include "Bin Glas Wasser," "Uberflussige Men-
schen," in 1930: "Burschenlied aus Heidelberg,"
"Flotenkonzert von Sanssouci," "Der unbekannte Gast."
In 1931: "Yorck," "Ich Geh' aus Und Du Bleibst Da."
"Voruntersuchung," "Hilfe, Uberfall," "Die Spanische
Fliege." In 1932: "Unter Falscher Flagge," "Vater Geht
auf Reisen," "Mensch Ohne Namen," "Moderne Mitgift,"
"Zigeuner der Nacht." In 1933: "Was Wissen Denn
JIanner," "Abel mit der Mundharmonika," "Gretel
Zieht das Grosse Los." In 1934: "Freundin Eines
Grossen Mannes," "Blumenmadchen vom Grandhote!.'
"Die Vier Musketiere," "Fall Brenken." In 1935:
"Frischsr Wind aus Kanada." "Kunstlerliebe. In 1936:
"Der Baub der Sabinerinnen."
BRAY, BILLY: Actor. In 1937: "Thunder in the City,"
Columbia.
BRAY, FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BRAY, JOHN H.: President, Bray Pictures Corpora-
tion; b. Detroit, Mich., August 25, 1879; married; p.
Itev. E. A. Bray; e. Alma College, Michigan. (Cartoonist
and newspaper man. Pioneer producer of animated car-
toons, educational pictures, short subjects of all kinds.
President, Bray-Hurd Process Co. Owner of one of the
largest libraries of motion pictures, used in schools. Pro-
ducer of travel and adventure subjects, cartoons, productions
of all types, shorts and feature length. Suggested and
carried out use o( military films for soldier training during
World War.
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BRAY, ^AUL: Vice-President. Bray I^lcturea (jori).
e. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia.
BRAYTON, RICHARD KNOX: Motion picture editor,
LaCrosse Tribune, LaCrosse, Wis.; b. La Crescent, Minn.,
.June 16, 1903; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brayton; e. graduate
bf the University of Wisconsin, class of 1927 with B. A.
Uegree; married.
BRAZEE, A. LAURIE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
bn "And So They Were Married," Columbia; "Love in
Bloom." "Enter Madame," Paramount.
BREAKSTON, GEORGE: Child actor, b. Paris, France,
.lanuary 22. 1923 ahd he has blue eyes and blond
hair. When six years of age came to the United States.
He has appeared on the radio In 1931 in New York and in
1932 in Los Angeles. On stage in "Midsummer Night's
Dream." Films, in 1934: "No Greater Glory," Columbia;
"Great Expectations," Universal; "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cab-
bage Patch," Paramount; "It Happened One Night," Co-
lumbia; "A Successful Failure," Monogram. In 1935: "The
Return of Peter Grimm," RKO: "The Dark Angel." U.A.
In 1936: "Boulder Dam," WB; "Second Wife," KKO-
Radio,
BREAMER, SYLVIA: Actress. In 1936: "Too Many
Parents," Paramount.
BREAUX, SANDRA: Actress. Green eyes, wavy brown
hair: p. banker, San Diego; hy. gardening and reading.
As one of several winners of contest, appeared in "Women
Must Dress" (1935), Monogram.
BRECHER, EGON: Actor, b. Czechoslovakia, Feb. 16,
1885; h. 5 feet. 10 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
160 pounds; e. Heidelberg University. Began career on
Vienna stage in "Sappho," in 1903. Played character
parts there for 18 years. To Broadway In 1921 to appear
in "Liliom." On American stage in the "Master Builder,"
"The Would-Be Gentleman." "The Moon in the Yellow
River" and others. On screen: "To the Last Man" (1933).
Paramount; in 1934 in "As the Earth Turns," Warner;
"No Greater Glory," Columbia; "The Black Cat." Uni-
versal. In 1935: "Black Fury," First National; "The
Florentine Daggers," Warner; "Here's to Romance,"
"Charlie Chan's Secret." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Boulder Dam," WB; "Till We Meet Again." Paramount;
"Sins of Man," "Ladies in Love," 20th Cent. -Fox; "The
White Anstel," "Stolen Holiday," WB; "Alibi for Mur-
der," Columbia. In 1937: "The Black Legion," WB.
BRECHER. LEO: Heads Leo Brecher Theatres, b. Aus-
tria. In motion picture business for past 28 years. Im-
ports and distributes foreign films.
BREEDEN, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BREEN, BOBBY: Actor, singer, b. Toronto, Nov. 4,
1027; brown eyes and hair. Sang at Silver Slipper night
club and on stage and radio. In 1936: "Let's Sing
.Agiiin." "Rainbow on the River," Principal productions.
RKO-Radio release.
BREEN, HOWARD J.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play, "Meet Nero Wolfe," (Columbia.
BREEN, JOSEPH I.: Coast assistant to president. Mo-
tion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc. ;
Director, Production Code Administration, Association
Motion Picture Producers, Inc. b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
October 14, 1890; e. Catholic high school and St. Joseph's
College, Philadelphia; m. Mary Dervin. Former news-
paper man.
BREESE, EDMUND: Died April 6, 1936. (See 1935-
36 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BREN, J. ROBERT: Author. Collaborated with Byron
Morgan on story, "Backfleld," produced in 1934 as "The
Band Plays On" by MGM; "Looking for Trouble," 20th
Century, United Artists. In 1936: collaborated on "High
Tension," 20th Century-Fox; "Without Orders," RKO-
Radio; collaborated on story, "Odds Are Even," which
was partly basis of "Racing Lady," RKO-Radio. In
1937: collaborated on screen play, "The Man Who Found
Himself," RKO-Radio.
BRENDEL, EL: Actor, r. n. Elmer G. Brendel; b.
Philadelphia, Pa., March 25, 1898; h. 5 feet 9 inches;
light hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Mary Oood-
fellow and Joseph Brendel, non -professionals; e. Central
high school, Philadelphia, and University of Penna. ; m.
Flo Bert, professional; hy. all sports, reading, dancing.
Stage experience with Keith vaudeville for seven years
from 1913 to 1921. Shubert Musical shows, 1921 to
1926. Always plays Swede comedy parts. Vaudeville name
El Brendel and Flo Bert. In the following shows: "Cin-
derella on Broadway," "Spice of 1922," "Passing Shows."
Century Boof. "The New tork Whirl," also at the Win-
ter Garden of New York. Screen experience from 1926
to 1927 with Famous Players In comedy parts In the
following: "Campus Flirt," "The Man of the Forest."
"Too Many Crooks," "You Never Know Women" and
"Wings." Returned to the stage in 1927 and remained
there until April, 1929, when he went to Fox and ap-
peared in the following pictures: "Cock-Eyed World,"
"Sunny Side Up," "Frozen Justice," "Happy Days."
"Hot for Paris"; in 1930 in "The Golden Calf." "Movie-
tone Follies of 1930." Fox; "Just Imagine." "Mr. Lemon
of Orange." "Spider." "West of Broadway," MOM:
"Delicious," "Disorderly Conduct," "Women of All
Nations; (1933) "Hot Pepper," "Olsen's Big Moment,"
"My Lips Betray," Fox. In 1934: "The Meanest Gal in
Town," RKO. In 1935: Vltaphone short product. In
1936: "Carreer Woman," 20th Cent.-Fox; "God's Country
and the Woman," WB. In 1937: "The Holy Terror,"
20th Cent.-Fox; Columbia short product.
BRENKERT, KARL: President, Brenkert Light Pro-
ieition Co. b. Detroit. Mich., March 15, 1893; married:
e. high school. Technical Institute. He began as a boy
by operating stereoptioons for churches, lodges and schools.
He studied the scientific nrinciples of light projection and
after finishing his education, he began with his brother
in the manufacture and sale of projection equipment in
1911.
BRENNAN, FREDERICK HAZLETT: Writer. In
1930: collaborated on screen play, "Sweet Mama," Warner;
story, "One Night at Susie's," Warner. In 1931: "Sport-
ing Blood," MGM. In 1933: "Man of Sentiment,"
Chesterfield: "Shanghai Madness," Fox. In 1934: "The
St. Louis Kid," Warner. In 1935: screen story, "Miss
Pacific Fleet," Warner. In 1936: screen play, "Wives
Never Know," "College Holiday," Paramount. Wrote
story which was the basis of "Little Miss Nobody," 20th
Century -Fox,
BRENNAN, JOSEPH H.: Circuit Theatre Manager, b.
Charleston. Mnss. Started as usher and later stagehand.
Associated with Loew circuit 26 years, beginning with
Columbia Theatre In Boston. Transferred to the St.
James and was appointed manager of the State when
built 16 years ago. Dean of first-run managers In city.
BRENNAN, J. KEIRN: Musical composer. In 1936:
collaborated on music, "Rhythm on the Range." Para.
BRENNAN, WALTER: Actor. Appeared In 1929 in
"Smilin' Guns," "The Lariat Kid," "The Long, Long
Trail," "Shannons of Broadway." Universal; and in 193()
in "King of Jazz." In 1933: "One Year Later," Allied.
In 1934: "Good Dame," Paramount; "Half a Sinner,"
Universal. In 1935: "The Wedding Night," United Art-
ists; "Northern Frontier," Ambassador; "Lady Tubbs,"
Universal; "The Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount;
"Barbary Coast," UA; "Seven Keys to Baldpate," RKO.
In 1936: "Three Godfathers," "Fury," MGM; "These
Three," "Come and Get It," UA ; "The Moon's Our
Home." Paramount; "lianjo on My Knee," 20th Cent.-
Fox. Received Academy Award for best performance by
an actor in a supporting role. 1936, for "Come and Get it."
BRENNAN, WILLIAM GERALD: Manager of Print
and Record Department, Columbia Pictures Corp. ; b.
Avoca, Pa., May 30, 1907; p. John J. Brennan; e. Avoca
High School; St. Thomas College, Scranton, Pa. B.A.,
class of 1929. Started in 1929 as assistant in accessory
department, Columbia Pictures Corp. ; in September,
1929, was transferred to print and record department;
became manager of that department in March, 1932.
BRENNER, RICHARD J.: With MGM in Buenos
Aires, Argentina, b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 3, 1905; e.
high school graduate; married. Booker in different branch
orrices of MGM in the United States, starting in 1923.
BRENNER. WILL H.: ExlUbitor, Cozy Theatre. Win-
chester, Ind. ; b. Mt. Ayr, Ind... Nov. 10. 1885: e. com-
mon school; married. Entered exhibition field of motion
pictures 18 years ago, with old Cozy Theatre. Operated
in same location until fall of 1934. when new Cozy Theatre
was opened on new site.
BRENON, HERBERT: Director. b. Dublin, Ireland,
January 13, 1880; h. 5 feet 8 inches; grey hair and blue
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Frances and Edward St. John
Brenon; e. St. Paul's School and King's college, of Lon-
don; m Helen Oberg, professional; hy. tennis and yacht-
ing. Stage experience started as call boy of Augustiii
Daly's Company, Daly's theatre. New York, 1898. Acted
in traveling and stock companies, 1899 to 1906. In
vaudeville with his wife as a team played dramatic
sketches on the Orpheum and other circuits from 1906
to 1909. Then became scenario writer with Imperial
(independent motion pictures) Company, 1909, which was
the start of his screen career. Carl Laemmle, president.
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then gave him his first opportunity as director tlie same
year, and lie lias been directing ever since. Directed ttie
following: "Neptune's Daughter," "Daughter of the Gods,"
■War Brides," "Peter Pan," "Kiss for Cinderella,"
"Beau Geste," "Sorrell and Son," "Case of Sergeant
Grischa," "Lummox" for United Artists; "Beau Ideal,"
•Transgression," and "The Girl of the Klo," Radio. Be-
came director for Monogram. In 1933: "Wine. Women
and Song," produced by I. E. Chadwlck. In 1935: col-
laborated on scenario, and directed "Honours Easy," BIP.
Ill 1936: "Living Dangerously," Associated British. In
l!i:i7: "The Dominant Sex," Associated British.
BRENT. EVELYN: Actress, r. n. Elizabeth Biggs, b.
Tampa, Oct. 2.0. 1899; h. 5 feet. 4; brown hair and eyes;
w. 112: e. >Jormal training school in New York City,
m. Harry Edwards. While still attending Normal school
slie visited the Fort Lee studios and obtained woris as an
extra, her first good parts being in support of Olga Petrova
for Metro. Then made a pleasure trip to Europe, played
in "The Ruined Lacfy" and remained in England about
four years, appearing in pictures produced by StoU, Ideal,
Samuelson and other producers. Beturned to United
States and went to Hollywood, where she played in a
series of 14 croolt melodramas for FBO. including "The
.Tade Cup," "Smooth as Satin" and "The Flame of the
Argentine." While under contract to Paramount she
played Feathers in "Underworld," in which she was fea-
tured with George Bancroft and Clive Broolt; Mary Van-
brugh in "Beau Sabreur," Nataclia in Emil Jannlngs'
"The Last Command"; with Adolphe Menjou in "A Night
of Mystery" and "His Tiger Lady": with George Ban-
croft in "The Drag Net"; with Thomas Melghan in "The
Mating Call"; and in "Interference." Her 1929 pictures
include "Darltened Rooms," "Fast Company," "Why Bring
That Up" and "Woman Trap," all for Paramount; and
"Broadway," Universal; in 1930 in "Paramount on
Parade," "Slightly Scarlet," Paramount; "Framed,"
Radio; Cherry Malotte in the Alasltan epic (1931), "The
Silver Horde"; (1932), "High Pressure," Warner; "The
Crusader," Majestic; (1933) "The World Gone Mart."
Majestic. In 1934: "Home on the Range," Paramount.
In 1935: "The Nitwits." RKO; "Symphony of Living."
Invincible. In 1936: "It Couldn't Have Happened," In-
vincible; "The President's Mystery." Republic; "Hopalona
Cassifly Returns." Paramount; "Jungle Jim," Universal
serial.
BRENT, GEORGE: Actor, b. Dublin. Ireland. March
15, 1904; h. 6 feet. 1 inch; w. 170 pounds; black half
hazel eyes: e. attended University of Dublin; hy. polo. On
screen in "The Rich Are Always With Us." "The Crash.'
"So Big." "The Purchase Price." "Miss Pinkerton"
"Week-End Marriage." "They Call It Sin," Warner-
First National. In 1933: "Luxury Liner," Paramount:
"Baby Face." "From Headquarters," "42nd Street,"
"The Keyhole," Warner; "Lily Turner," "Female."
"Bureau of Missing Persons." First National. In 1934:
"Stamboul Quest." "The Painted Veil." MGM: "House-
wife," Warner. In 1935: "The Rieht to Live," "Goose
and the Gander." "Stranded." "Front Page Woman,"
"Special Agent," Warner; "Living on Velvet." First
National: "In Person," RKO. In 1936: "Snowed Under,"
"The Golden Arrow," FN; "The Case Against Mrs.
Ames." Para. ; "Give Me Tour Heart." "God's Country
and the Woman," WB; "More Than a Secretary," Colum-
bia.
BRENT, HELEN: Actress. b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
September 2. 1908; h. 5 feet 3 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 99 pounds; e. St. Mary's Academy, Port-
land, Ore., and Villa Maria .Academy, Philadelphia, Pa.;
hy. dancing, reading, singing and music. No stage ex-
perience. Her screen experience includes roles in "Feet
of Clay," "The Temptress." "Our Dancing Daughters,"
"Four Walls," "Sawdust Paradise." "The Strong Man."
"The Chaser." "Out of the Past," "Spring Fever," "The
Taxi Dancer."
BRENT. LYNTON: Actor, b. Chicago, 111.. August 2.
1903; h. 5 feet 10 inches; black hair and blue eyes; w.
155 pounds; p. Lizzie Josephine and William Lynton
Brent, non-professionals; e. Los Angeles high school;
hy. horseback riding, fencing and painter of futuristic
portraits. Stage experience of 10 years as follows:
"Sally." "Irene," "Student Prince," "Hamlet." "Paid In
Full" and "Huyt's Revue." Appeared in "The Climax."
"Troopers Three." "The Last Chance." In 1935: "Head-
line Woman," "Confidential," Mascot; "Every Night at
Bight," Paramount. In 1936: "Dancing Feet," Republic;
"It Couldn't Have Happened." Invincible.
BRENT, ROMNEY: Actor, r. n. Bomulo Larralde.
b. Saltillo, Mexico, Jan. 26, 1902; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 139
pounds ; brown hair, green eyes; m. Gina Malo: e. Mexico.
Paris, London, Brussels, New York and Boston. Stage
in 1922, chiefly with Theatre Guild, New York. In
London in Noel Coward's "Words and Music." 1932, and
"Three Men on a Horse," 1936. Author of "Nymph
Errant." produced by C. B. Cochran in 1934. Film-.
1936: "East Meets West" (GB), "Head Over Heels in
Love " (GB), "Dreaming Lips" (Trafalgar), "The Dominant
Sex" (ABP) ; 1937:"Under the Red Robe" (New World).
"Secretary in Trouble" (Dorian).
BRENTANO, LOWELL: Writer. In 1931: collaborated
on "The Spider," Fox. In 1933 Harlan Thompson wrote
continuity for "I'm No Angel," with suggestions by
Brentano. In 1935: novel, "The Melody Lingers On.'
filmed by Reliance, UA release.
BREON, EDMUND: Actcr. r. n. Maclaverty; b. Hain-
ilun. Scotland, December 12, 1882; brown hair, blue
eyes; hy. riding, motoring; e. Mostyn House; United Ser-
vices College, Devon, England. Began stage career in
lOOiJ. On screen in Hollywood tor First National in
■The Dawn Patrol" and "I Like Your Nerve." Re-
turned to England and in 1930 appeared In "The Love
Habit," B.I. P.; "Uneasy Virtue," B.I. P.; "On Approval,
li. and D. In 1932: "Wedding Rehearsal," London Films;
"Leap Year," B. and D. ; '•Three Men in a Boat."
A R.P. In 1933: "Waltz Time," Gaumont-British. In
1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel," United Artists; "The
Divine Spark," GB; "She Shall Have Music," Twicken-
ham. In 1936: "Love in Exile," General. In 1937:
"Strangers on Honeymoon," GB.
BRESLAU, JOAN: Child actress, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
nine years ago; p. professional. When eighteen months old
traveled with her mother on road in musical, "Let's Go."
Studied at Ned Wayburn's dancing school. At four and a
half, appeared in '•Amateur Daddy," "Daddy Long Legs,"
Fox, and '•Sign of the Cross," Paramount. Returned to
New York, then back to Hollywood. In 1935: "The
Crusades," Paramount; "In Person," RKO.
BRESLER, MAX: Memphis Attorney: 36 years old.
Has represented Fox and Paramount exchanges in minor
litigation.
BRESLOW, LOU: Writer, b. Boston. Mass.; n. Samuel
Hreslow: e. Polvtechnic High School: m. Marian Byron:
h 5 ft. 9: w. 147; brown hair, blue eyes. In 1932: col-
laborated "Rackety Rax." Fox: screen play. "No Greater
Love." Columbia. In 1933: collaborated on screen play.
"Sitting Pretty," "Duck Soup." Paramount; "Ann Carver's
Profession," Columbia. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play of "No More Women," "Father Brown. Detective."
Paramount: "Gift of Gab." Universal: "It's a Gift."
Paramount." In 1935: "Mississippi." Paramount: "Dante's
Inferno," "$10 Raise." "Silk Hat Kid." Fox; collaborated
on screen play, "Music Is Magic." "Paddv O'Day." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated, screen play, "Little
Miss Nobody," "Fifteen Maiden Lane," "36 Hours to
Kill," "Charlie Chan at the Race Track," "High Ten-
sion," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: collaborated on screen
play, "The Holy Terror," "Time Out for Romance,"
"One Mile from Heaven," "Midnight Taxi," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
BRESNAHAN. THOMAS F.: Dramatic editor. Times,
Pawtucket, R. I.; b. Valley Falls, R. L. August 22. 1898;
n. Mr. and Mrs. James Bresnahan ; e. high school, exten-
sion courses in college; has seven children. Has been pub-
licity director of several theatres; later was in dramatic
"lock. With Times twelve years.
BRETHERTON, HOWARD (Bud): Director and Film
I'xlitor. b. Tacoma, Wash.. February 13, 1896; e. at
Harvard Military Academy and Stanford University; hy.
Kolf, football. Entered pictures in 1914; directed "Hills
of Kentucky." "One Round Hogan," "The Redeeming
Sin." "Greyhound Limited," "Caught in tlie Fog," "The
.\rgyle Case," "The Time, the Place, and the Girl,"
"From Headquarters." "Second Choice." "Isle of Escape."
all for Warner Bros. In 1932: "The Match King."
■Women They Talk About," Warner. In 1933: Film
editor. "Baby Face," "The House on 56th Street,"
Warner; "Heroes for Sale," First National. In 1934:
■Heat Lightning." Warner; "Return of the Terror,"
i'^irst National. In 1935: "Dinky," Warner; "Hopalong
Cassidy." "The Eagle's Brood," "Bar 20 Rides Again,"
I\iramnunt. In 1936: "Call of the Prairie." Paramount;
■■The Leathernecks Have Landed." Republic; "Three On
a Trail" and "Heart of the West," Paramount; "Girl
from Mandalay," Republic; "King of the Royal Mounted."
20th Century-Fox; "Wild Brian Kent," Principal. In
1P37: directed "Secret Valley," 20th Cent.-Fox.
BREWSTER, JUNE: Actress, b. New York, August 13.
1913; e. high school. On stage: Eighth edition of Earl
Carroll's Vanities. On screen: "Melody Cruise," "Head-
line Shooter," "Flying Devils," Radio; "Bombshell,"
MGM: Radio short product. In 1934: Radio shorts; "Pri-
vate Scandal," Paramount. In 1936: "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames," "Spendthrift." Paramount.
BREWSTER, P. D.: Equipment manufacturer. b.
New York City, January 17, 1886; married; e. Cornell.
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Air compressor automobile engineering. Development of
two and three color film as president of Brewster Color
Film Corp. ; President, Irvineton Machine Co.. manu-
tacturers of motion picture equipment.
BREYER, WILLIAM RICH: Drama, motion picture
and radio editor. The Tennessean, Nashville, Tenn. ; b.
Nashville, April 9, 1905; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. Breyer; e.
Nashville City High School, and University of Mlchiean.
192ti. Two months as reporter for Atlanta Georgian; 22
months reporter for Atlanta Journal, reviewing films for a
year of this time for Journal. Member of editorial staff
of The Tennessean since September 11, 1929. Writes
weekly signed columns, "Playgoer's Holiday," about
legitimate stage, Sunday morning, "Gallery Glimpses"
about moving-pictures Monday afternoon. Also serves
Tennessean as rewrite man.
BRIAN, DONALD: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BRIAN, MARY: Actress, t. Dallas, Texas, February
17, 1908; h. 5 feet 2 inches; dark hair and hazel eyes; w.
105 pounds; e. in Dallas Texas; hy. dancing, swimming,
drawing. Shortly after her arrival in Los Angeles one
of her friends entered Miss Brian's name in a personality
contest then being conducted by a local newspaper. She
won the contest which brought her to the attention of
Albert Kaufman, manager of the Metropolitan Theatre in
Los Angeles. At this time Herbert Brenon and the Lasky
studio officials were searching for a girl to play Wendy
in "Peter Pan" and Miss Brian was accepted to take the
role. In the following Paramount pictures; "The Air
Mail," "The Little French Girl," "The Street of Forgot-
ten Men," "A Regular Fellow," "The Enchanted Hill."
"Behind the Front," "Beau Geste," "Knockout Reilly,"
"Kunning Wild, " "Shanghai Bound," "Man Power,"
"Two Flaming Youths," "Under the Tonto Rim," "The
Big Killing," "Forgotten Faces," "Varsity," "Someone
to Love" and "The Man I Love" : In 1929 In "Klver of
Romance," "The Marriage Playground" and "The Vir-
ginian," Paramount, and In 1930 In "Burning Up,"
"Kibitzer," "The Light of Western Stars," "Only the
Brave," "Paramount on Parade," "The Social Lion";
(1932) "Blessed Event," Warner; "Manhattan Tower,"
Remington; "Girl Missing," Warner. In 1933: "The
World Gone Mad," Majestic; "Song of the Eagle," Para-
mount; "One 'Tear Later," Allied; "Moonlight and
Pretzels," Universal; "Shadows of Sing Sing," "Fog,"
Columbia. In 1934: "Ever Since Eve," Fox: "Private
Scandal." "College Rhythm," Paramount; "Monte Carlo
Nights," Monogram. In 1935: "Charlie Chan In Paris."
Fox; "The Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount
Pictures. In 1936: "Once In a Million." ABP; "Two's
Company." "The Amazing Quest," UA; "Spendthrift."
"Three Married Men." Paramount; "Killer at Large,"
Columbia: "Navy Blues." Republic.
BRIANT, C. J.: Branch Manager, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
New Orleans, La.; b. New Orleans, Oct. 4, 1893; e.
grammar and high schools, and Tulane University; mar-
ried. With MGM since 1915.
BRICE, FANNY: Actress, r, n. Fanny Boraih. b. New
York, Oct. 29, 1891; p. Rose Stern and Charles Borach; c.
Newark; div. m. William Rose, professional. Received
her itage training in Brooklyn theatres, then later ap-
peared in Cohan & Harris revue. Moving to New York,
she located in Rachel Lewis' vaudeville act; then became
a chorus girl in Hurtig & Seamon burlesque troupe, first
as a singer and then as a dancer, and later became a
soubrette. She was singing dialect songs by Irving Berlin,
as one of "Spiegel's College Girls" in the Columbia bur-
lesque house in New York City when Florenz Ziegfeld.
Jr., engaged her for the 1910 edition of his Ziegfeld
"Follies." At this time she renamed herself "Brice,"
borrowing the name of .Tohn Brice, an old family friend.
With the exception of two seasons, one sent in "The
Honeymoon Express" and the other in London vaudeville,
Fannie Brice was a star of the Ziegfeld "Follies" from
1910 to 1923. It was here in the "Follies" after 10 years
that she became famous for her singing of "Men Homme."
a lyric written by Channing Pollock. In 1924 she left
Ziegfeld and became the star of "The Music Box Revue,"
continuing during the 1925 season. Then, following a
brief tour in vaudeville, she was starred by David Belasco
in a play written for her called "Fanny." She also ap-
peared on the New York stage in "Floretta." On screen
in "My Man." WB. On stage: "Sweet and Low." "Crazy
Quilt." 1930-31. produced by Billy Rose. "Be Yourself"
(1930). United Artists. In 1934 returned to "Ziegfeld
Follies" on stage. In 19.36: "The Great Ziegfeld." Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer.
BRICE, LEW: (See 193(5-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BRICE, MONTE: Producer, Director, Writer. b. New
York City, 1895; h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 150 pounds; m. Doris Hill, ex-professional
(Katherine Marple) ; e. Indianapolis high school and
Columbia university; received his stage training at the
American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York
City; hobbies include golf, prize fighting, travel and
sports of all kinds. Nine years' stage experience. Screen
experience as director of "Casey at the Bat" for Para-
mount, and wrote "Behind the Front," "We're in the
Navy Now," "Hot News" and "The Fleet's In." Became
president of Wm. Rowland, Monte Brice Productions,
Inc. In 1933: Produced Universal short product. Co-
producer, co-author and dialogue director, "Moonlight and
Pretzels," Universal; director and co-author "Take A
Chance," Paramount. 1934 formed Monte Brice Produc-
tions: produced "Radio Star" series for Universal release.
In 1935: directed "Sweet Surrender." Universal. Asso-
ciated with Henry Souvain. N. Y. C. Radio Production.
In 1937; "Broadway Jamboree," U. Bert Lahr Produc-
tion No. 1.
BRICKER, GEORGE: Writer, Warner Bros.; b. St.
Mary's, Ohio, July 18, 1899; father an educator; e. Ohio
State and Culver Military Academy. Was n_ewspaperman,
manager of radio station WMCA, wrote radio features,
books, short stories. Stage play "Sour Mountain." In
1935: wrote original story and screen play "The Payoff,"
"Broadway Hostess." collaborated on dialogue, "The
Widow from Monte Carlo"; original story "The Radio
Jamboree," all Warner. In 1936: original stories and
screen plays "Fugitive In the Sky," "The Law in Her
Hands," "King of Hockey," "Romance in the Air," col-
laborated on screen plays "Freshman Love," "The Big
Noise," all Warner. In 1937: screen play "Don't Pull
Your Punches," "Melody for Two." original story and
screen play "The Littlest Diplomat," all Warner.
BRIDGE, ALLEN: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Sucker
Money," Hollywood Film Exchange, Inc.; "Black Beauty,"
"Fighting Texans," Monogram; "Sunset Pass," Para-
mount; "Cheyenne Kid." "Son of the Border," Radio;
"The Lone Avenger," World Wide; "Public Stenogra-
pher," Showmen's Pictures. In 1934: "Burn 'Em Up
Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as serial by Majestic.
In 1935: "Transient Lady," Universal; "Headline Woman."
"Confidential." Mascot; "Melody Trail," Republic. In
1936: "Call of the Prairie," Paramount; "The Lawless
Nineties," Republic; "Public Enemy's Wife," Warner.
BRIDGEHOUSE, WILLIAM: Costumer. In 1937: "A
Doctor's Diary," Paramount; collaborated on costumes
"John Meade's Woman," Paramount.
BRIDGES, AL: Actor. In 1936: "The Three Mes-
quiteers," Republic; Universal serial, "Jungle Jim";
"Trail Dust," Paramount; "The Gallant Defender,"
Columbia. In 1937: "Borderland," Paramount.
BRIDGES. LORRAINE: Singer and actress, b. We-
woka. Okla.; p. E. P. Bridges; e. Wewoka High School.
Family moved to Oklahoma City, where she sang at
benefits and private concerts. Was stenographer to Dr.
G. A. Nichols, real estate operator, and made appearances
at the same time. Attended Chicago Musical College.
Later joined the "Sweet Sixteen" musical comedy troupe,
and went with it to Nebraska. More musicals and some
vaudeville followed. Went to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios,
was tested, studied in the dramatic school there, and, not
being used at the end of six months, went back to Okla-
homa City to her job. Returned to Hollywood, had small
singing part for Fox in "It's Great to Be Alive." and
"The Devil's in Love." Did "dubbing." then joined by
mother in Hollywood. In 1934: appeared in "Wagon
Wheels." Paramount. In 1935: "Escapade," MGM. In
1936: "The Great Ziegfeld," MGM.
BRIDGEWOOD. ROBERT: Writer. In 1935: wrote
story of "Get That Man," Empire.
BRIEN. LOUISE: Actress. In 1935: "Smart Girl,"
Paramount.
BRIENT, ELMER HARLOW: President and General
Manager, New Dominion Amusement Corp., Richmond, Va.
Lessees Beacon and Broadway Theatres In Hopewell, Va.
As director of expansion and public relations, handling
Grand, State, Venus, Capitol and Ponton Theatres and
served as vice-president of Grand and State Theatres and
business manager of the Lyric, legitimate house, b. Joliet
HI., Jan. 29, 1892; p. Horace Maynard and Naomi Jane
Brlent; e. high school and two years Ohio State University;
married. Entered motion picture Industry as operator for
brothers, Elbert and Harvey, Dayton, Ohio, 1906. Worked
way through school in theatres. Entered film exchange
work in 1910 as booker, then salesman. With Paramount,
salesman and exploitation, 1916-18. Detroit and St. Louis.
General manager, Skouras Brothers, St. Louis, 1918-20.
Manager, Robertson -Cole and Pathe In St. Louis, 1921-22.
Owner of two theatres, Centralla, 111.. 1922-23. then
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Bri— Bri
special representative of Paramount at Pittsburgh, Cleve-
land, Buffalo, Detroit, 1924-26. Organized booking service,
Pittsburgh, 1926. Operated Paramount Theatre, Logansport,
Ind., in partnership, 1927-28, while salesmen for Columbia
out of Indianapolis. Manager of Loew's and National
Theatres, Richmond, Va., 1929-34. Left LoeWs, 1934, to
become associated with Neighborhood Theatres, Richmond.
Va. Director, MPTO of Virginia; Director, Richmond
Theatre Guild ; Director, Richmond Chamber of Commerce ;
Director, Richmond Safety Council ; Rotarlan and on Board
of Control of the Community Fund. Past secretary of
MPTO of Virginia, 1933-36.
BRIGGS, DON: Actor, b. Chicago, 111., Jan. 28,
1911; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; blond hair; w. 195 pounds; p,
father a surgeon; e. grade schools and Senn High
School, Chicago. Sang in Noble Cain's choir. After
high school, played In "Stepping Sisters" in Chicago.
Appeared on radio programs such programs as "Welcome
Valley" and "Frank Merrlwell" broadcasts. On screen
in ig.'iO: "Adventures of Frank Merrlwell," Universal
serial: "Love Before Breakfast," Universal. In 1937.
"Man of the People," MGM.
BRIGGS, E. P. "BUZZ": Manager. State Theatre.
1630 Curtis St.. Denver. Col.; home ofBce. Grand National
Films Incorporated: b. Bloomington. 111.. Feb. 22.
1893; married; e. two years University of Colorado.
Started in show business 25 years ago. Operated theatres
in Cripple Creek, Col., and adjacent towns. In 1915
went to Pacific coast and entered production with Thomas
H. Ince; two years later with "Flying A": sales manager
for World in Salt Lake City; Publix theatres. Denver:
exhibition field with Midwest Circuit. In March. 192S.
became manager State theatre In Denver.
BRIGGS, HARLAN: Actor. In 1936: "Dodsworth."
UA; "Mad Holiday," MGM; "Happy Go Lucky," Repub-
lic. In 19,37: "A Family Affair," MGM.
BRIGGS, MATT: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Advice
to the Lovelorn," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1931:
"Hips, Hips, Hoorayl" RKO: "Born to be Bad." United
Anists-20th Century.
BRIGGS, 0. H.: b. Blmira, N. Y., 1896; e. was gradu-
ated from Elmira Free Academy and continued his studies
at Cortland and Cornell. After leaving school In 1916
he spent two years with the New York Telephone Company
and Federal Telephone and Telegraph Company as district
commercial representative In Western New York territory.
In 1918 he entered the technical training school estab-
lished by E. I. duPont de Nemours & Company at Wil-
mington. Del. Later the same year was assigned to the
position of supervisor of transportation at the Carney's
Point plant of the DuPont company. In 1919 he was
tiiinsferred to the chemical products division of the DuPont
company, then located in New York City; in the same
year he was transferred to the home oflBce of the company
at Wilmington and spent the next three years as man-
ager of the solvents and nitrocellulose solutions sales
department of that division. In 1922 he was transferred
to the Parlln Works headquarters as manager of the pro-
motion department, taking over tlie exploitation and sales
of Duco, the new nitrocellulose finish for automobiles and
furniture. Wlille he was in charge of this department the
DuPont company had completed the building of its four
million dollar motion picture plant at Parlln. At this
time it was decided to Incorporate the film business as
a subsidiary company. The DuPont company with a con-
trolling interest together with Pathe Freres of Paris and
Pathe Exchange, Inc., of New York, formed the DuPont
Film Manufacturing Corporation In 1924. Went with the
new company as sales manager.
BRIGGS, WELLINGTON: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BRIGHAM, LESLIE:
Almanac.)
BRIGHT. JOHN: Writer, b. Baltimore. Md.. Jan. 1.
1908; ht. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown eyes and brown hair; w.
150 pounds; e. high school and two years college. Lake
Forest University — new school of social research: m.
Jeanne Dunne; hy. literature, music, horseback riding,
conversation. In December, 1930, Warner Brothers placed
him under a contract as writer. During 1931 collaborated
with Kubec Glasmon on the following: original story "The
Public Enemy," "Smart Money," original and dialogue
"Blonde Crazy," adaptation and dialogue "Taxi," dialogue
"Union Depot," adaptation and dialogue "The Crowd
Roars," "Three on a Match," "If I Had a Million." In
1933: collaborated on screen play "She Done Him Wrong."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on original story, "Here
Comes Trouble"; collaborated on screen story and screen
play "The Accusing Finger"; collaborated on screen storr
"Girl of the Ozarks," Paramount. In 1937: coUaborater
on screen story "John Meade's Woman," Paramount.
,.^"V:h' ABRAHAM A.: Member of Executive Commit-
n TT q""?' ^°?„'? •" Review: b. Austria, Oct. 12. 1874
in u. H. since 1889; married; e. Ph B New York TIni-
verslty, 1901. M. D. Columbia UnlversUy, 1903. SpeclYlls.
,nH f„?"? .""''.'°.*"'='i diseases, student of mind, never
had any interest In the industry as such. Average ob-
mIm^pr"I!?^■"'^T''f.^'"",'"S "' ">« "0"°" Pictures, then
rnember of the National Board of Review. Has written
.1111 made addresses on the popular intiucnoes of the
motion picture.
v^.^'k^- LEIGHTON KING: Technical director, b. New
}a>^ ^''? °" •'""'' ^' 1*35; h. 5 feet^ 11 inches; w.
160 pounds; grey hair, blue eyes; e. De Witt Clinton
ii£h school, Weingart Institute and Columbia University
My, sports. Drove ambulane In World War. Auto racer'
Assisted Oscar Hammerstein in "Wild Rose." "The
Desert Song," "New Moon," "Free for All," "East
Wind. Rainbow," "Golden Dawn," "Show Boat."
Music In the Air," "Sweet Adeline," "Good Boy." In
pictures assisted Hammerstein "Viennese Nights," "Chil-
Icf^",., ..m'^^'""^" f""" Warner Bu)s.. 1930. 1934-35 for
"rtn»t" ?q'A W^tt' ■" Young"; technical director "Show
isoat. 1935-36 Universal. 1936-37 Paramount.
BRINK, ELGA: b. Waidmannslust, near Berlin Ger-
many; dark Ijair and eyes. Went from school to films,
discovered by Erich Pommer. Films Include "Zwlschen
Abend und Morgen," "Paradies Im Schnee," "Quo Vadls."
Jrau Ohne Namen," "Stolz der Kompagnie." "Die
.Tugendgellebte." "Die Grosse Sehnsucht," "Pension
Scholler. • In 1931: "Zweierlel Moral," "Der Herr
Finanzmlnlster." In 1932: "Die Nacht der Versuchung,"
Marschall Vorwarts." In 1933: "Choral von Leuthen."
Sprung In Den Abgriind," "Der Tunnel." In 1934:
Der kuhne Schwimmer." "Spiel mit Dem Peuer." "Da
stimmt Was NIcht," and others.
BRINK, HOWARD F.: Sales Manager. G. B. Pic-
tures. Buffalo Picture Corporation of America. Was man-
ager of the Pathe exchange in Buffalo for years, also
Tiffany and World Wide Exchanges. In film business in
various capacities for 21 years, starting as salesman.
BRINKMAN. DOLORES: Actress, b. St. Louis. Mo.;
h. 5 feet 2 Inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 115
pounds; e. St. Louis and Hollywood schools: hy. golf
riding, dancing and swimming. No stage experience
Entered pictures In 1924. playing comedy and western
leads. Appeared in (1929) "The Big City." "Mysterious
Island." "Telling the World" and "Alias Jimmy Valen-
tine." Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer.
BRINLEY, CHARLES E.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRINT, SAMUEL: Branch Manager. Canadian Uni-
versal Film Co.. Ltd.; b. Gloucester, Eng., November 17.
1892; married; e. St. James £ollege. Gloucester. Com-
mercial advertising; director of publicity, legitimate 1916,
Mutual and Roblnson-Cole; 1921. assistant general man-
ager, Canada, Associated Producers, and later on merger
with First National, became special representative for
First National; 1922. western division manager. Canadian
Educational. Winnipeg, Can.; 1924. assistant to Canadian
general manager. Fox Film. 1925, special representative.
Canadian Universal. Toronto. Branch manager. Canadiai
Universal, since 1929.
BRINTON, W. RALPH: Art director. In 1937: "Wings
of the Morning," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BRISBANE, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Hamilton. Ohio,
October 12, 1905; h. 6 ft.; w. 175 lbs.; blue eyes and
black hair; e. public, high schools and University of
Ohio. Appeared on stage in "Reflected Glory," and
others. In 1937: "Stepping Toes," RKO-Radio.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BRISCOE, ALBERT:
Almanac.)
BRISKIN, IRVING: Associate Producer, b. Febru-
ary 28. 1903; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; black hair and blue eyes:
vv. 195 pounds; e. high school and business college; m.
.lean Bressler. non -professional. Started In the picture
business in 1923. General manager for Banner Produc-
tions. Sterling Productions and then for Chesterfield
Resigned. Associate Producer. Columbia. In 1933
"Straightaway." Columbia.
BRISKIN, SAMUEL J.: Vice-president In charge of
production. RKO. b. Russia, February 8. 1896; e. grade
and high schools. New York City, College of the City of
New York ; m. Sarah Myers ; has two sons, Gerald and
Bernard. Five years with C. B. C. Film Sales Corpora-
tion, two years with Banner Productions, Inc.. eight years
with Columbia Pictures Corporation. In 1935: became
vice-president in charge of production.
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BRISSAC. VIRGINIA: Actress. In 1935: "Honeymoon
Limited," Monogram; "Three Godfathers." MGM. In
1936: "Murder by an Aristocrat," "The Big Noise."
"Down the Stretch." WB; "Love Letters of a Star," U;
"White Bondage," WB.
BRISSON, CARL: Actor, r. n. Carl Brisson Petersen:
b. Copenhagen, December 24, 1897: h. 6 feet 1 Inch:
brown hair and dark gray eyes: p. Kirsten Madsdatter
Brisson and Carl Petersen, non-professionals: hy. polo,
swimming, motoring and boxing. Made his first stage
appearance in 1916 as a dancer and singer of cabaret
songs In Copenhagen. Was engaged to play In Sweden
In his own revues, such as "Hallo! America," "Zlg Zag"
and "Brisson'g Blue Blondes." He was given a year's
contract in England, then as Ptlnce Danllo In the revival
of "The Merry Widow" at Daly's theatre In 1923. Next
appeared In "Katja. the Dancer," "The Dollar Princess."
"Cleopatra," "Yvonne" and "The Apache." After a film
engagement he appeared as D'Artagnan in the musical
version of "The Three Musketeers," In 1928. He ther
left the stage to fulfill a long term film contract. Was
engaged to star, by British International Pictures. In the
following films: "The Ring." "The Manxman." "The
American Prisoner" and "Song of Soho." Specially
engaged by Mrs. Elinor Olyn to star in her first British
talking film, "Knowing Men," a story written by herself
and sold to Paramount. In 1933 appeared In "Prince
of Arcadia." "Two Hearts In Waltz Time" 1934, both
Nettleford-Fogwell Productions. Was in Hollywood under
contract to Paramount. In 1934: "Murder at the Tani-
tles." Paramount. In 1935: "All the King's Horses,"
"Ship Cafe," Paramount.
BRISTOL, HOWARD: Scenic designer. In 1936: "Big
Brown Eyes," "The Case Against Mrs. Ames." "Fatal
Lady." Paramount.
BRISTOW, BILLIE (MISS): Publicity consultant and
writer, b. Cowes, Isle of Wight, England; married. After
lournallstlc and advertising work she established first
publicity department in British studios with Broadwest
Co., became assistant In Fox publicity department when
offlcos were first opened in London; established and
directed advertising and publicity department for PDC
In London, and then opened own offices. Is author of
more than dozen film scenarios and was once partner In
company which produced score of successful British films.
In 1934 collaborated on story "The Secret of the Looh,"
ABFD; "Gay Love" and "Night Mall," British Lion.
BRISTOW, CYRIL: Cameraman. In 1933: ".lust Mv
Luck," British & Dominions In 1934: "Sorrell and
Son," United Artists. In 1935: "Radio Parade of 1935,"
British International Pictures. In 1936: collaborated on
photography, "Spy 77." First Division.
BRITT, GEORGE: Staff writer. New York World-
Telegram; b. Mlllersburg. Ky.. 1895; e. Duke University,
Durham, N. C. General newspaper work: joined Para-
mount in August. 1927: co-author with Heywnod Brmin
of "Christians Only." Author, "Forty Years, Forty Mil-
lions." a biography of Frank A Munsey. Formerly
hanrlled publicity for Paramount Long Island studio.
BRITTON, FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRITTON, FRANK AND MILT (Band): Orchestra.
In 1933 appeared in "Moonlight and Pretzels." Universal.
In 1935: with their Comedy Band in "Sweet Music,"
Warner.
BRITTONE, MOZELLE: Actress, m. Alan Dlnehart,
actor. In 1934 appeared in "The Fighting Banger,"
Columbia.
BRIX, HERMAN: Athlete and actor. In 1935: "New
Adventures of Tarzan," Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises.
BRIWA, ELDON F.: Office manager. MGM exchange.
New Orleans. La.; b. New Orleans, La., Aug. 27, 1904;
e. high school; married. Was in printing, coffee com-
pany, machine tool and supply.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birfh
m. -
- - married
dlv. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro.
■ professional
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
r.n. -
w.
- real name
- - weight
BRIXTON, LEN: Actor. In 1936: "The Gay Des-
perado," UA.
BRIZZI, ANCHISE: Cameraman. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle," Capitani. In 1936: "Squadrone Blanco" (White
Squadrons). E.N.I. C,
BROADHURST, GEORGE: Writer. In 1935: collabo-
rated on adaptation, "The Private Secretary," Twicken-
ham.
BROADUS, RICHARD: Actor. In 1935 in "Anna-
polis Farewell," Paramount.
BROCK, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
BROCK. LOUIS: Producer, b. Kalamazoo, Michigan,
August 21. 1892: p. Gus and Lena: e. high school and
abroad; m. Phyllis Ryley. First experience In picture
business selling tickets for father's show (two films
including "Trip to Mars"), in 1902 during vacation from
school. Was associated with his uncles, Mitchell H.
Mark and Henry J. Brock, big early day exhibitors and
distributors. Was with Kinemacolor Company 1911 and
1912. Managed theatres and state righted In Canada 1913.
Starting 1914 went to South America. Europe, etc.. Intro-
ducing World, Fox and other films. Active In foreign
territories as foreign sales manager of the following:
1916-17 for Inter-Ocean: 1918-19-20 for Selznick; 1920
Joe Schenck; 1922-26. First National: 1926-27. Metro.
Starting in 1928 became producer of shorts, both as
independent and for Radio, for whom he made 44 two-reel
comedies. Became RKO Radio associate producer under
Merian C. Cooper, in charge of short subjects. In 1933:
Associate producer. "Melody Cruise," and wrote original
story of "Flying Down to Rio," Radio. In 1934: asso-
ciate producer of "Bachelor Bait," "Down to Their Last
Yacht," "Cockeyed Cavaliers," RKO. Resigned.
BROCKLISS, J. FRANK: Founder of J. Frank Brock-
llss, Ltd., accessory house, b. Kensington, London. 1879;
e. St. Charles (College. Kensington and London Polytechnic.
Entered trade in 1909. Managing Director and owner of
.T. Frank Brockliss Ltd., London. England, and S. A.
Brockliss-Simplex, Paris, France, European concessionaires
of Simplex Projectors, Peerless Arc lamps and other pro-
jection specialties. Was for several years chairman of
committee of British Board of Film Censors, and during
World War was in charge of British Military Cinemas.
Established the Paris office of Loew-Metro. being manag-
ing director of that company from 1921 to 1925 and from
1925-27 was managing director of First National Pictures
Ltd.. London.
BROD, SIDNEY: Supervisor. In 1936: "Straight from
the Shoulder." Paramount.
BRODEL. JOAN: Actress. In 1936: "Camille," MGM,
BRODELET. ESTHER: Actress. In 1935: "George
White's 1935 Scandals." Fox.
BRODERICK, HELEN: Comedienne, m. Lester Craw-
ford, professional; has one son, Broderick Crawford, pro-
fessional. Belongs to a theatrical family. Began as
chorus girl at 14. In chorus for eight seasons, including
"Zlegfeld Follies of 1915" and "The Winsome Widow."
Toured with "Jumping Jupiter." In "Oh, Please!" with
Beatrice Lillie: "Puzzles of 1925," "Nifties." "The Wild
Wescofts," "Fifty Million Frenchmen." "The Band
Wae-on" and "As Thousands Cheer." On screen, in 1931:
"Fifty ATIlHon Frenchmen." Warner. In 1935: "Top
Hat." "Tn Beat the Band," RKO. In 1936; "Love On
a Bet." "Murder on the Bridle Path." "The Bride Walks
Out." "Swine Time" "Smartest Girl in Town," RKO-
Radio. Tn 1937: "We're on the Jury," RKO-Radio.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BRODERICK, JOHNNY:
Almanac.)
BRODIE. DON L.: Actor, b. Cincinnati. Ohio. May
29. 1899: h. 6 feet: dark blue eyes and black hair: w.
145 pounds: e. Cincinnati grammar schools. Hughes high
school and was student at University of Cincinnati. Spe-
'ialized in commercial advertising and law. Married.
Tn "Captain of the Guard" and "Cohens and Kellys In
Trouble" for Universal. At one time was made an honor-
ary member of the Wlse-Sempter theatrical group In
Cincinnati, acting as a writer, director and actor. In 1935:
"The Girl Who Came Back," Chesterfield. In 1936:
"Strike Me Pink," UA.
BRODIE. JULIAN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story, "Love on the Run." MGM.
BRODINE. NORBERT: Cameraman. In 1933: "Made
on Broadway," collaborated in "Broadway to Hollywood."
MGM; "The Deluge." Radio; "Counsellor-at-Law."
Universal. In 1934: "The Crosby Case," "Ixjve Birds."
"Little Man, What Now?" Universal. In 1935: "The
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Good Fairy," "Princess O'llara," "Lady Tubbs," "She
Gets Her Man," "East of Java," "The Affair of Susan,"
Universal. In 1936: "Nobody's Fool," U; "Libeled Lady,"
MOM. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
BRODSKY, NIKOLAUS: (See 1936 37 Motion Picturp
Almanac.)
BRO D US, TEX: Actor, r.. n. Milton Broaddus. b.
Kummervllle, Texas; h. 6 feet, w. 155 pounds; brown
hair, blue eyes; e. public school of Dallas, finished his
■ education at Bryan High. Joined George White's
"Scandals" orchestra pit. Became dancer and appeareil
on the stage in "Little Show," "Hello Paris" and others
On screen: "Bird of Paradise." "42nd Street." "The
Gold Diggers of 1933," "Footlight Parade" and "Wonder
Bar." In February, 1934. signed a Fox contract.
BRODY, ANN: Actress, r. n. Ann Brody Goldstein
b. Poland. August 29, 1884: h. 5 feet: brown hair and
dark brown eyes; vv. 170 pounds; p. Ada Brody and David
L. Goldstein, non-professionals; e. Woman's high school.
New York City; not married: hy. work, music and books.
•Stage experience in "Antonio" in 1925: as Rosy Potash
in "Potash and Perlmutter" : Molly Bluraberg In "My
Country." and Magnolia in "The Goldflsh." Screen ex-
perience with Vitagraph company in 1912 and since then
in such pictures as "My Man" for Warner Bros. : "The
Case of Lena Smith" and "The Wolf Song" for Para-
mount; and "Alpine Tale," In 1929 in "The Man from
Blankley's." and later in "A Royal Romance" (1930).
Columbia: "Playing Around" (1930). First National. In
1933: "High Gear." Hollywood. "Blood Money." Uniteil
Artists-20th Century. In 1934: "Money Means Nothing,"
Monogram.
BRODY, ESTELLE: Actress. b. August 15. 1904:
e. at schools in London, New York and Montreal: h. 5
feet 2% inches; w. 108 pounds; black hair and hazel
eyes; hy. tennis. Entered pictures In 1926. Appeared
in "Week End Wives." "Kitty." "Hindle Wakes."
"Mademoiselle from Armentieres."
BRODYANSKI: Director. In 1935: co-directed "The
Red Village," Belgosklno.
BROILES, BARNES HOOVER: Editor, Dally News,
Mexia, Texas; b. Belton, Texas, October 5, 1897; p. Dr.
and Mrs. H. S. Broiles; e. junior college; has two children.
Editor of a country daily. Hobby, motion picture critl-
cism.s.'
BROKENSHIRE, NORMAN: Vitaphone No. 1006, "The
Flight." Was radio announcer. In 1935: "Soviet Russia
Thru the Eyes of an American," Imperial Pictures.
BROMBERG, ARTHUR C: b. Mobile. Ala.. January 9.
1884; married: p. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Bromberg: e.
Barton Academy, Mobile, Ala. Piano manufacturer, then
with brother, F. W. Bromberg. Jeweler, Birmingham, Ala.,
operated theatre in Birmingham, Ala.. 1906-09. Film
business since 1909. Opened Edlsonla theatre in 1906.
third 5c. theatre In Birmingham, Ala., to protect In-
vestment of Jewelry store lease. Operated the Bromberg
Film Exchange, 1907-08. during "Film Service Associ-
ation" life. In 1908, manager Birmingham Film &
Supply Co. Then associated with Louis Mitchell. Mem-
phis-Little Rock, of General Film Co. 1910. managed
Dixie Film Co., Birmingham branch, and on June 10,
1910, was transferred to Atlanta as manager of consolida-
tion. Consolidated Film & Supply Co., 1912, manager
Atlanta branch. Mutual Film Corp... from opening until
he left. Returned to manager of Mutual about 3 months
later and remained there until inception of Triangle Film
Corp. in 1915. Remained there until 1919. December.
1919. organized Southeastern Film Exchange. Atlanta,
and In 1920 organized Arthur C. Bromberg Attractions
and later buyine Educational Film Exchanges' Atlanta
franchise: sold Educational franchise 4 years later. Had
Monogram Southern franchise, also added in 1934 the
Mascot franchise for features and serials. In 1935 awarded
Republic Pictures Corporation franchise for Southern
Division of eight states. January 15. 1936. opened addi-
tional branch In Memphis. Tenn. Operating under name
of Republic Pictures Corp. of the Southeast.
BROMBERG, J. EDWARD: Actor, b. Dec. 25, 1903,
Temesvar, Hungary; p. Josephine Roth and Herman Brom-
berg, welfare worker; m. Goldie Doberman, and has two
children; hy. collects unusual shoes; h. 5 ft. 7% in.; w. 180
pounds; brown hair and eyes. On stage in "Romeo and
Juliet," "Bourgeois Gentleman." and many others. In
1936: "Under Two Flags," "Sins of Man." "The Crime
of Dr. Forbes," "Girls' Dormitory." "Star for a Night."
"Ladies in Love," "Reunion," "Stowaway," 20th Cent.-
Fox. In 1937: "Fair Warning." "That I May Live,"
2flth Cent. -Fox.
BROMHEAD. LT. COL. A. C. C.B.E.: One of the
pioneers of distribution in England; founded original
Gaumont business in London in 1898 as an agency for
Leon Gaumont of Paris. Controlled development of Gau-
mont Co., including erection of its first glass studios In
1914. and brought it entirely under British control in
1922. Was responsible for development of Gaumont-Britlsh
Picture Corporation as consolidation of producing, dis-
tributing and exhibiting Interests, of which he became
chairman. Severed his connection with the corporation in
1929. Director of Moss Empires, Ltd., Denman Street
Trust, Ltd., and Anglo-Scottish Investment Trust. Chair-
man, Pathescope, Ltd.
BROMHEAD, RALPH S., A.C.A.: Is general
manager. County Cinemas, Ltd., London. Theatre
controller of Gaumont-Britlsh and Provincial IMnemato-
ijraph Theatres. Ltd.. 1927-29. Assistant general manager.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. Managing director,
Kegent Circuit, Ltd., resigning to join County Cinemas
late in 1934. Chartered accountant. Chairman of London
and Home Counties Branch of Cinematograph Exhibitors'
.Association. 1935.
BROMHEAD. REGINALD C: Executive; chartered
accountant. Brother of Lt.-Col. A. C. Bromhead. C.B.E..
and associated with him in the Gaumont Co., Ltd.. and
later in the establishment of the Gaumont-Britlsh Film
Corporation, Ltd.; Vice-chairman and managing director
of latter, and of subsidiary and allied companies until
1929. A founder of the Cinematograph Trade Benevolent
Fund, of which he is Chairman. Past President of the
Ivinematograph Renters' Society, Eng. Director. Moss
Empires, Ltd.
BROMLEY, SHEILA: Actress. In 1936: "Lady Be
Careful," Paramount.
BRONELL, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRONKER, A. J.: Recordist. In 1936: "The Amazing
Quest," UA.
BiRONNER, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRONSON, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRONSON, BUNNY: Dancer, r. n. Gwyne Peterson;
b. Des Moines, Iowa, June 27, 1915; h. 5 feet, 4%
inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 119 pounds; p. Mr.
and Mrs. John A. Peterson; e. tutors, while traveling;
chief hobby is horses. Soloist dancer for Shuberts,
i'ublix and RKO circuits. Albertina Rasch dancer. Pic-
tures include "Broadway to Hollywood," "Stage Mother."
"Going Hollywood," "Merry Widow." "Gay Bride."
"David Copperfleld," "Broadway Melody of 1935," MGM;
"George White Scandals," 1934, Fox; "Folies Bergere,"
20th Century-U. A.
BROOK. ALLEN: Actor, r. n. Joe Allen, Jr. b.
Boston; p. Joe Allen and Ellen Foley; e. Bay Shore high
school; h. 6 ft. 1 in.; w. ISO pounds; hazel eyes and
brown hair. On stage in "Love in a Hurry." others.
Films include: in 1936: "The Holy Terror," 20th Cent.-
Fox; "Speed Mad," Columbia; in 1937: "Motor Madness,"
Columbia.
BROOK, CLIVE: Actor, b. London. England. 1891:
h. 5 feet 11 inches: brown hair and gray eyes; w. 149
pounds; p. Charlotte Mary and George Alfred Brook;
mother was an opera singer; e. privately: m. Mildred
Brook. English actress. Stage experience: "Oliver Twist."
"Voysey Inheritance." "If I Were King." "Importance
of Being Earnest." "Fair and Warmer." "Over Sunday,"
"Clothes and the Woman," and many others. Screen
experience includes 2 years with Graham -Cutts Company
in London, during which time he appeared in "Woman
to Woman" among other productions. Since arrival in
America in 1924 pictures include: "Christine of the
Hungry Heart" and "Enticement," First National; "The
Mirage." Thos. E. Ince; "Playing With Souls," and
"Declassee," First National; "If Marriage Falls," FBO:
"Woman Hater," Warner; "The Homemaker." Universal;
"Pleasure Buyers," "Seven Sinners," and "Compromise,"
Warner; "Three Faces East," PDC; "When Love Grows
Cold." FBO: "Why Girls Go Back Home." Warner:
"You Never Know Women." Paramount; "For Alimony
Only." PDC; "Popular Sin," "Barbed Wire," "Afraid
To Love." "Underworld." "Hula." all Paramount: "Devil
Dancer," United Artists; "French Dressing," First
National: "Midnight Madness," De Mille: "Yellow
Lily." First National: "Perfect Crime." FBO: "Helio-
trope," Paramount; "Interference," "Four Feathers,"
"Dangerous Woman," "Charming Sinners," "Sherlock
Holmes," "Laughing Lady," "Slightly Scarlet." all
Paramount; "Sweethearts and Wives," First National;
"Anybody's Woman," Paramount; "East Lynne," Fox;
"Tarnished Lady," "The I.,awyer's Secret." "Silence,"
"24 Hours," "Husband's Holiday": (1932) "Shanghai
Express," "The Man From Yesterday," "The Night of
June 13," all Paramount: "Sherlock Holmes" Fox; (1933)
"Cavalcade," Pox; "Midnight Club," Paramount; "Gallant
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I^'iAo'r'^^'*'?''^ .Sinners Meet." "Let's Tr.v Again." RKO.
In 193.5: I.oves of a Dictator." GB; "Dressed to Tiirill,'
Fox. I-n 1936: "Love in E.xile." General. In ISi.'iT:
"Scotland Yard Commands." G.N. ; "Lonely Road." APT,
and "Action for Slander," London Films.
BROOK, DORIS: Actress. In 1935: "Wilderness Mail,'
Ambassador.
BROOKE, SYBIL: Actress. In 19.36: "Where There's
a Will," GB. In 1937: "MoonliKht Sonata," UA.
BROOKE, TYLER: Actor. r. n. Victor Hugo d(
Biere; b. New York City: h. 5 feet 8 Inches; brown hair
and hazel eyes; w. 130 Dounds; p. Marie Anna Sittland
and Victor Hugo de Biere, non-professionals; e. Boys'
high school in Flathusli. Brooklyn; m. La Runa Wolcott
[ion -professional; hy. golf, boating, horseback riding and
baseball. Stage experience began in 1912 with "Tlie Rose
JIaid" at the Globe theatre in New York City. Then
lie went to Los Angeles in 1925 with "No. No. Nanette"
as featured comedian under the management of Edward
D, Smith, at the Mason theatre. Screen exDerience fol-
lows: One and a lialf years with Hal Roach as featured
comedian, one and a half years for Fox as featured
comedian, appeared In "Rich But Honest," "Stage Mad-
ness," "Fazil," "Dynamite," and eight Van Bibber Fox
comedies, also "Furies." for First National, and "The
Divorcee," for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He appeared in
1930 In "Monte Carlo," Paramount. Freelancing. 1933:
"Morning Glory." Radio 1934: "Belle of the Nineties."
"Imitation of Life." 193,t: "Call of the Wild." 20th
Century: "Reckless," "Times S(|uare Lady." "Here Comes
the Band." MGM. In 1936: "The Poor Little Rich Girl."
"To Mary— With Love," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Two in a
Crowd," U.
BROOKER, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BROOKS, ALAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac. .
BROOKS. ARTHUR A.: Film editor. In 1935: "Rust
ler's Paradise," Aiax: "Toll of the Desert," Commodore.
In 1936: "Romance Rides the Range." Spectrum.
BROOKS, GERALD: Died March. 1936. (See 1935-3f
Motion Picture Almanac.)
BROOKS, GUY: Actor, r. n. Earl Eby; b. Fresno.
Cal.. .Tune 25. 1903; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and hazel
eyes; w. 168 pounds; p. .Tames and Selma Eby; e. gram-
mar and high schools of Hanford and Hollister, Cal. Joine.l
Pasadena Community Playhouse as property man in 1921.
Became assistant stage director, then actor, playing more
than 50 parts in seven years. Became manager of Fanchor,
and Marco stage shows, and after three trips across the
country, went to New York, appearing in "The Chameleon "
and "Triplets." In 1932 was given optional contract by
Warner; when option was not taken up returned to Cali-
fornia and appeared with Sylvia Sidney in Pasadena pro-
duction of "Llliom." Associated with Spotlight theatre
and Holiytown Theatre, Hollywood. Appeared in "Cro<^s
Country Cruise." Universal, and "Finishing Sclinnl." RKO.
Given long term contract by Universal, and appeared in
"Let's Talk It Over."
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BROOKS, HARRY:
.\lmanac.)
BROOKS, HARVEY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROOKS, LOUISE: Actress, b. Wichita. Kan.. 19U0:
h. 5 feet 2 inches; w. 120 pounds; black hair, brown
eyes. Stage experience: Two years with St. Denis
Dancers. Ziegfeid "Follies," "Louis the I4th," "George
White's "Scandals," dancer. Cafe de Paris in London.
Screen career: "Girl in Every Port" (Fox). "Now We're
in the Air," "The City Gone Wild." "Rolled Stockings."
"Beggars of Life." "The Canary Murder Case" (Para-
mount). In 1936: "Empty Saddles." U.
BROOKS, MARJORIE: Actress. In 1935: "She Shall
Have Music." Twickenham. In 1937: "This'U Make You
Whistle," Herbert Wilcox Productions.
BROOKS, PAULINE: Actress. b. New York City;
p. father. Marty Brooks, producer at MGM; e. Holy
Cross Convent and Bishop McDonnell Convent; hy. sports.
Appeared In George White's scandals in 1929. Signed by
MGM. Films include "The Age of Indiscretion,"
"Beauty for Sale." MGM. In 1933: "Make a Million,"
Republic.
BROOKS. PHYLLIS: Actress, b. 1914; p. mother,
teacher of drama. Was artist's model for James Mont-
gomery Flagg. Bradshaw Crandall, McClelland Barclay and
other artists. Appeared in "I've Been Around." Under
contract to Universal. In 1935 in "McFadden's Flats,"
Paramount; "Lady Tubbs," Universal; "To Beat the
Band," "Another Pace," RKO.
BROOKS. RALPH: Actor. In 1935: "A Shot in the
Dark." "Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "Fight-
ing Youth," T'nivcrsal.
BROOKS, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROOKS & ROSS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROOKS, VIRGINIA: Actress, b. Twin Falls. Idaho.
March 26, 1911; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 110 pounds; blue
eyes, brown hair: e. Lowell High School. Bay City. On
stage in "The Desert Song." and others. On screen in
short product. "Crashing Hollywood. " "The Back Page,"
"The Lure of Hollywood." With Educational Studios
BROOKS, WALTER H,: Executive assistant to state
director of the National Emergency Council, New Y'ork
b. Canton, Pa.; p. Lee and Virginia Brooks; e. high
school and preparatory school; m. Ethel Ayers. Managed
theatres in upstate New York and Pennsylvania, 1912;
managed and developed Auditorium Theatre at Coates-
ville. Pa., 1916. Became advertising and publicity
director. Educational Films Corporation, New York, 1919;
eastern manager for production and assistant to the presi-
dent; Educational Film E.\changes, Inc., 1921-1925.
Agent for talent and theatrical properties. New Y'ork,
1926. Became personal representative for Eddie
Dowling, 1928. Associated with him in radio, stage and
screen activity and with Democratic National Committee,
1932. General Press Representative for Eddie Dowling,
1933; manager of the St. James Theatre, New York, 1934.
Special assistant for newspaper relations with National
Emergency Council, Washington, D. C. 1935. Present
position, 1936.
BROOMFIELD, LeROY: Actor. In 1935: "The Vir-
ginia Judge," Paramount.
BROPHY, EDWARD: Actor, b. New York City, Feb.
27, 1895; h. 5 feet 5 inches; brown hair and gray eyes;
\v. 162 pounds; p. Mary S. and Thomas J. Brophy, non-
professionals; e. University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Va., and Hamilton Institute, New York City. First
screen experience in 1919 with Norma Talmadge in
'Yes or No." Appeared in "The Cameraman " (1929).
"Free and Easy," "Those Three French Girls" (1930),
"Paid" (1930), "Dough Boys" (1930), all for MGM. In
1933: "Broadway to Hollywood." MGM. In 1934: "The
Thin Man." "Paris Interlude." MGM. In 1935:
■Naughty Marietta," MGM; "The Whole Town's Talk-
ing," Columbia; "Shadow of Doubt," "Mad Love,"
"China Seas," MGM; "People Will Talk," Paramount;
"She Gets Her Man," "Remember Last Night?" Universal;
"Show Them No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox; "A Thousand
Dollars a Minute." Republic. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink."
UA; "Woman Trap." "The Case Against Mrs. Ames,"
"Spendthrift." "Wedding Present." "Hideaway Girl."
Paramount; "All American Chump." "Kelly the Second,"
.MGM; "Here Comes Trouble," "Career Woman." 20th
Cent. -Fox; "Great Guy," GN. In 1937: "Michael
Strogoff," RKO-Radio.
BROTHERTON, JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac._i
BROUGHTON, CLIFF: Director and producer. b.
Walnut, Iowa, July 20, 1897; h. 5 ft. llVz; brown hair,
blue eyes; w. 168; p. Jennie Packard and Thomas Henrv
Rroughton. non-professionals; e. Walnut high school; m.
Lena Mae. non-professional; liy. hunting and tennis. Man-
ager for Mrs. Wallace Reid Productions from 1923 to 1928
and produced the following: "The Red Kimona," "The
Barth Woman," "The Satin Woman." and "Linda," and
in 1928 produced "The Road to Ruin," also supervised
Ihe Ruth Roland picture, "Love and the Law." In Sep-
tember, 1929, he became associated with Mrs, Wallace
lieid In the production of one of the first 100 per cent
(.liking pictures produced at Metropolitan Studio, "The
Dude Wrangler." November 10 he was named vice-presi-
dent in charge of production of United Sound Producers,
Inc. In 1930 he produced "The Rogue of the Rio Grande"
:t Metropolitan Studio for Sono Art-World Wide Pic-
lures, Inc. Joined Sono Art as associate producer. In
1931 was appointed West Coast representative of George
W, Weeks, executive vice president and general manager
of Sono Art-World Wide. In March. 1932. named vice
president and production supervisor of Mayfair Pictures,
Corp. 'formerly Action Pictures, Inc.). prndncing at In-
ternational Studios. In 1935: assistant director of "In
Spite of Daneer." "Men of the Hour." "Superspeed."
"Dangerous Intrigue," "If You Could Only Cook." "Grand
Exit." "The Public Menace." "After the Dance." "Awak-
ening of Jim Burke," Columbia. In 1936: "End of the
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Trail," "Trapped by Television," "And So They Were
Married," "Devil's Squadron," Columbia.
BROUGHTON, LEWIS: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
UA-London Films.
BROUWER, CHESTER P.: Motion picture and radio
editor, Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind. b. Fort
Wayne, Ind.. June 30, 1913; p. Mr. and Mrs. G. P.
Brouwer; e. grade and high schools. Fort Wayne. Six
years with Journal-Gazette. In radio three years, and
theatre editor two years.
BROWER, OTTO: Actor and director. b. Grand
Rapids, Mich., Dec. 2, 1895; h. 5 feet, 10; dark eyes,
dark hair; w. 158; m. Pern Logan and has one daughter.
For several years he worked as an assistant director on va-
rious Paramount productions. In 1927 he was assisting
Richard Rosson in the making of "Shootln" Irons," a
Western, and the company was on location at Lone Pine,
miles and miles from Hollywood. Rosson was taken sud-
denly ill. Brower insisted on finishing the picture. Di-
rected Tim McCoy, Harry Carey and Hoot Gibson. He
then directed the following: Zane Grey's "Avalanche"
and "Sunset Pass," "Stairs of Sand." Directed "Fight-
ing Caravans," "Light of the Western Stars," "Border
Legion." in 1930 "Sante Fe Trail," "Paramount on Pa-
rade," for Paramount. In 1931: "Hard Hombre," Allied
Pictures; "Clearing the Range." Paramaunt. In 1932:
"Local Bad Man," Allied; "Scarlet River," Radio, 1933;
"Cross Fire," "Headline Shooter," Radio; "Straightaway,"
"Fighting for Justice," Columbia; "I Can't Escape,"
Beacon; "Pleasure." Artclass Pictures; "Law of the Sea,"
Monogram; "Spirit of the West." Allied; "Gold," Ma-
jestic. In 1934: directed "Speed Wings," Columbia. In
1935: chase scenes, "The Three Musketeers," RKO. In
1936: "Postal Inspector," U; "Sins of Man," "Under
Two Flags." 20th Century-Fox.
BROWER, ROBERT: Actor, b. Point Pleasant, N. J.,
July 14, 1850; h. 5 feet 10% Inches; brown eyes and
gray hair; w. 163 pounds; e. New York City. Entered
pictures in 1910. Pictures include: "Long Live the
King," Metro; "Fifth Avenue Models," Universal; "The
Last Trail," Fox; "The Gay Defender," Paramount;
"Beggars of Life," Paramount.
BROWER, TOM: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Cross
Fire." Radio. In 1936: "The Lawless Nineties," Re-
public.
BROWN, ANTHONY: Director and Writer. r. n.
Edwin A. Brown; b. New Tork City; e. New York Uni-
versity, George Washington University and Brown Uni-
versity, Providence, R. I. ; h. 6 feet; w. 155 pounds;
black hair, hazel eyes; hy. tennis and swimming. Was
stage director and producer; entered pictures in November,
1928; co-director for Paths on "The Sophomore," "The
Flying Fool," "Square Shoulders," "Office Scandal";
wrote dialogue for "The Little Accident" for Universal.
BROWN, B. C: Exhibitor, Vernon and Temple thea-
tres. Viroqua, Wis.; b. Viroqua, Wis.. Nov. 15. 1872; e.
high school and musical college; married. Had music
store. Started April, 1908. Opera Hall, In summer air-
dome; In 1915, Star Theatre; In 1912, Temple Theatre;
1932. built "Vernon Theatre. Nov. 15. 1934. took over
Temple, through lease. Operated constantly since 1908 and
completely remodeled In 1936.
BROWN, CHAMBERLAIN: Artists representative, b.
Hartford, Conn., April 1, 1901; p. Mr. and Mrs. George
M. Brown : e. Cloyne School at Newport ; St. George at
Concord; Pomfret at Pomfret; Professor Baker at Harvard.
Acted in "Over Night," "The Greyhound," "Madame X."
Has represented many film players including Clark Gable.
Richard Dix. Lllyan Tashman, Rudolph Valentino, Gertrude
Michael. Jack LaRue, Miriam Hopkins, Edna May Oliver
and others. Has own company at 145 West 45th St., N. Y. C.
Own stock companies Castle Square Theatre, Boston; Park.
Mansfield, Riviera in New York City; Apollo. Atlantic
City; Hempstead. L. I.; National Theatre, New York:
Mt. Vernon. Lynn. Mass. Produced Frances Starr in
"Immoral Isabella"; "Scrap Book" at Ambassador Theatre,
New York; "The Barker," "The Great Necker."
BROWN. CHARLES D.: Actor. b. Council Bluffs,
Iowa; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; hazel eyes and brown hair; w.
150 pounds; hy. tennis and poker. Stage career: "The
Book of Charm." "Puppets." and others. Entered pictures
in 1928. Pictures include: Lefty In "The Dance of Life"
f"Burlesque") for Paramount; Spider In "Dangerous
Curve?." "Tlie Road to Reno." "24 Hours," Paramount.
Tn 1934: "It Happened One Night," Columbia. In 1936:
"Golddiggers of 1937," WB.
BROWN. CLARENCE: Director. b. Clinton, Mass..
May 10. 1890; e. Knoxville. Tenn.. high school, and the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Pictures di-
rected by him: "The Acquittal," "The Signal Tower."
"Butterfly." "Smouldering Fires," "The Goose Woman.'
"The Eagle,"' "Klkl," "Flesh Bnd the Devil," "Th«
Trail of '98," "A Woman of Affairs," "Wonder of
Women," "Anna Christie," "Romance," "Navy Blues,"
"Inspiration," "Possessed," "A Free Soul." "The Gor-
geous Hussy," MGM. In 1932: "Emma." "Lctty Lynton."
"Son-Daughter," MGM. In 1933: "Looking Forward,"
"Night Flight." MGM. In 1934: "Sadie McKee."
"Chained," MGM. In 1935: "Anna Karenlna," "Ah,
Wilderness," MGM. In 1936: "Wife Versus Secretary,"
MGM.
BROWN, COLVIN: Vice-president and treasurer of
Quigley Publishing Company. Newspaper man and writer;
successively publicity and advertising manager. Mutual
Film Corp. ; associated with David P. Howells, foreign dis-
tributors; vice-president, Thomas H. Ince Corporation;
vice-president, FBO; executive vice-president, Pathe Ex-
change, Inc. ; vice-president and general manager, Quigley
Publishing Company; Assistant secretary of the Executive
Council of President Roosevelt's recovery program.
BROWN, CORAL: Actress, b. Melbourne. Australia,
July 23. 1913; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; dark hair, brown eyes;
chief hobby, fiying; e. Melbourne Ladies College. Stage
before screen. Films, "Line Engaged" (1935). British
Lion; "Charing Cross Road" (1935), British Lion; "Ama-
teur Gentleman" (1935), United Artists; "Guilty Melody"
(1936), Franco-London Films.
BROWN, DONALD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROWN, DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROWN, ELMER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROWN, EVERETT A.: Sound. In 1935: "Murder of
Dr. Harrigan." "The Payoff." "Black Fury," "In
Callente." FN; "Frisco Kid," "Man Hunt." "Widow
From Monte C!arlo," "Broadway Gondolier," Warner.
BROWN, FLOYD: Branch manager, b. Stewardson.
111.. Dec. 26. 1884; studied electrical engineering. Went
Into motion picture theatre business in 1907; distribution.
General Film Company, Indianapolis, 1910. Managed
First National branch. Indianapolis. 1917 to December.
1930. Indianapolis branch manager, Universal, since 1930.
BROWN, GEORGE: Account Executive, Blow Com-
pany: b. Cincinnati, Sept. 15. 1893: p. Louis and Pearl
Brown; e. high school. Columbia Medical School (and «
long visit to Holljrwood) ; m. Kathryn Blttenbender and
has two children; studied music, studied medicine at col-
lege, worked for Monte Bell on the Washington (D. C.)
Herald: to N. Y. after the war and worked for the Globe,
doing publicity for Relsenwebers. At 27 years of «ge wgg
advertising manager for Universal, remaining there for
almost 8 years. Then freelanced for a period, for Helen
Morgan, Texas Guinan. Harry RIchm.in and others. Then
to Warner, from which Harold B. Franklin fetched him
to the Coast. 1931 on Coast, after one year handling
Chicago division for RKO, to handle all RKO Coast
houses. In April. 1932. became director of advertising and
nuhliclty of Columbia Pictures. Held position for almost
three years. Now handles all national advertising for
Columbia Pictures.
BROWN. GEORGE FRAME: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
BROWN, GUY CARPENTER: Branch Manager. RKO
Radio Pictures Inc., New Orleans. La. b. New Orleans.
La., May 1. 1895: married: p. Dr. and Mrs. George S.
Brown; e. high school. With Gulf Refining Co., 4 years;
IS months special government service; 2 years salesman,
N K. Falrbank Co. 2 years salesman and 2 years
hooker. Fox Film Co.. 11 years branch manager. New
Orleans, with Producers Distributors Corp. then with
Pathe Exchange Inc.. after merger of the 2 companies,
and with RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.. after consolidation
of Pathe with RKO.
BROWN, HARRY J.: Producer at Warner, b. Pitts-
burgh. Pa., September 22, 1892; h. 5 feet 7% inches;
dark hair and blue eyes; w. 145 pounds; m. Sally
Eilers. actress; p. Anna and Nathan Brown, non-
professionals: e. Benton Harbor, Mich., University of
Michigan, University of Syracuse. LL.B. degree. Ex-
perience consists of appearance In stock shows in Syra-
cuse. New Britain. Niagara Falls, as comedy character,
etc. : also stage manager. Appeared on the road in "Pair
of Sixes," "The Fortune Hunters," "Gentlemen of Leisure."
He also directed and produced New York stage revues
and vaudeville. In motion pictures became associate and
assistant to Daniel Carson Goodman for Equity Pictures,
directed for Watterson Rothacker in Chicago, produced
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liiii Fred Thomson series for FBO. directed and produced
Uuss Farrell Flying series for Educational ; produced and
directed 18 Reed >Iowes features, 12 Billy Sullivan fea-
tures for Rayart and specials like "Easy Money." Asso-
ciate producer with Charles R. Rogers for 18 pictures.
Directed Ken Maynard at Universal also "Millie," Radio;
"Registered Woman." RKO Pathe. Associate producer on
all RKO Pathe Pictures, 1931. In 1932: produced and
directed "Madison Square Garden," "Billion Dollar Scan-
dal," Paramount. In 1933: "Song of the Eagle," "I Love
that Man," "Sitting Pretty." Also associate producer.
Rogers Paramount Productions, 1932-33. Joined Warner
as producer. In 1935; "Woman in Red," "Captain Blood.'
"Maybe Ifs Love," "Case of the Curious Bride." "The
Florentine Dagger." "We're In the Money." "Bright
Lights." "I Found Stella Parish." "Dangerous." "Celling
Zero," "Snowed Under." In 1936: "Hearts Divided,"
"Sons o' Guns." "I Married a Doctor." "Give Me Your
Heart." "The Great O'Malley." "Stolen Holiday."
Another Dawn" and "Marry the Girl.' WB.
BROWN. HARRY S.: Manager. Grand National
Dist. Corp.. Washington, D. C: b. Cleveland. Ohio.
Feliruary 14. 1894: married: e. public and high schools
.\(ana!;er. Universal Films. Cleveland. Ohio, and Wash-
ington. D. C. ; manager Tiffany, Washington. D. C.
and Philadelphia. Pa.
BROWN, HELEN: Actress. In 1935: "Diamond Jim.'
Universal. In 1936: "Three Godfathers," MGM; "Big
Brown Eyes," Paramount; "To Mary — With Love," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
BROWN, HIRAM S.: Executive. Was born on Mary-
land farm. 1883; e. was graduated from Washington col-
lege of Chesterton, Md., In 1900, later becoming chairman
of the board of directors of his Alma Mater, an honor
which he continues to hold; married and has one child,
a graduate of Princeton University, and Harvard Graduate
School of Business Administration. After graduation he
went to New York City, his first position being In the
editorial offices of the New York Herald, next to Washing-
ton, D. C, in the capacity of newspaper reporter, and
later entered the employ of the president of the National
Railways of Mexico, becoming expert In public utilities.
At the outbreak of the World war he went to the officers'
training camp at Plattsburg and in 1917 entered the Army
with a captaincy; was promoted to a lieutenant colonelcy
nd made chief of the finance division of the air service.
After the war he served the Federal Liquidation Com-
mittee in settling aircraft contracts with France. Re-
suming his expert work in public utilities, he was chosen
for the task of examining and rectifylnc the affairs of
Central Leather Company, upon which he founded the
United States Leather Company, of which he became pres-
ident. He served in that capacity until he accepted the
presidency of Radio-Kelth-Orpheum Corporation. Re-
signed, 1932. Lives at Rye, N. Y. Independent pro-
ducing.
BROWN, HOWARD C. : Vice-President. Cinecolor Inc
b. Newport. N. H. . Aug. 15. 1901; e. Boston public schools
and Hoston University. Was associated with Technicolor
Motion Picture Corporation for several years in executive
and production capacity. In 1926 organized Colorart Pic-
tures, Inc., Massachusetts Corporation, which specialized in
production of short subjects In Technicolor, which were
released by Tiffany Productions, Inc. In 1929, merged
with Synchrotone Pictures Corporation and Kennedy Pic-
tures Corporation, forming Colorart Synchrotone Corpora-
tion, of which he was elected first vice-president. In
1930, with Curtis F. Nagel and Claude Flemming, or-
ganized Brown-Nagel Productions, specializing in short
subjects, particularly in conjunction and cooperation with
Howard Hughes Multicolor Films, Ltd. Was vice-presi-
dent of Colorart Pictures Corporation, Ltd., and active
executive with Brown-Nagel Productions, Inc. In 1933
produced "Across the Sea." Educational. Since 1933 has
produced short pictures for Columbia and Educational and
specialized in use and study of color for motion picture
svork. Has produced over one hundred shorts and one
feature. "Mamba," In color. American representative for
Efftee Film Productions. 1937 Vice-President. Cinecolor.
BROWN, J. C: Branch manager. National Theatre
Supply Company; b. Franklin, Tenn., Dec. 14. 1885: e.
college; married. Was with wholesale hat firm, St. Louis,
Mo.: Presto-Lite Company. Atlanta. Ga. Associated with
equipment and supply business except for ten months since
December, 1913. With Southern Theatre Equipment Com-
pany as manager for approximately 10 years, and with
National Supply Company as manager of Cleveland, New
Orleans, Dallas offices. Now manager of Atlanta office.
BROWN. JAMES S., JR.: Cameraman. In 1933:
"Cheating Blondes," Majestic; "What's Your Racket,"
Mayfalr. In 1934: "The Scarlet Letter," Majestic. In
1935: "Calling All Cars." Mayfair. In 1936; "Shadows
of the Orient." Empire; "Heroes of the Range," "The
Fugitive Sheriff." "North of Nome," Columbia. In 1937:
"Trouble in Morocco," Columbia.
BROWN, JOE: Actor, b. New York City, February 11.
1885; e. in New York; h. 5 feet SVi inches; w. 165
pounds; dark hair, brown eyes; married. Has appeared
in "Dressed to Kill," "Road House," "Me Gangster,"
"In Old Arizona," "The Ghost Talks, " "The Cock Eyed
World," "Sunny Side Up, " "Going Wild," "Wicked."
"Kiders of the Purple Sage," "Sob Sister," l<'ox.
BROWN, JOE E.: Actor, b. Holgate, Ohio, July 28,
1892 h. 5 feet TVz inches; dark brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 14U pounds; p. Ann Evans and Jlathias Brown,
non-professionals; stage training gathered while travelling
with a circus when M years of age; m. Kathryn Frances
SlcGraw, non-professional; hy. all athletics, baseball, golf,
football, collecting old and rare books and his children.
Stage experience: "Listen Lester," '"Greenwich Village
Follies" tor tnree years (1921-23); also witti "Betty Lee,"
"Captain Jinks," ""Twinkle Twinkle" and "Elmer the
Great." Among his pictures: "Hit of the Show," "The
Circus Kid," "Burlesque," "Take Me Home," "Reputa-
tion," and in 1930 in "Sally, " "Top Speed," "Going
Wild, ' First National; "Molly and Me," "My Lady's
Past," "Painted Faces," Tiffany-Stahl; "The Lottery
IJride," United Artists; "On With the Show," "Mayb"
It's Love," ""Song of the West," ""Hold Everything.
Warner; Vitaphone No. 2590, '"Don't Be Jealous"; ii
(1U31) "Broadmlnded," and "Local Boy Makes Good";
(1932) "Fireman Save My Child," First National; "You
Said a Mouthful," "The Tenderfoot," First National;
(1933) "Elmer the Great," "Son of a Sailor,"" i'lrst Na-
tional. In 1934: "A Very Honorable Guy,'" "'The Circus
Clown," "Six Day Bike Rider,"" First National. In
1935: "Alibi lUe." "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Warner; "Bright Lights," FN. 1936: "Sons o' Guns,""
"Earthworm Tractors." "Polo .Toe." WB. In 1937:
"Whens Your Birthday?". "All Is Confusion," David
L. Loew-RKO.
BROWN, JOHNNY MACK: Actor. b. Dothan, Ala.,
September 1, 1904; h. 6 feet 1 inch; black hair and
blown e.ves; w. 165 pounds; p. Hattie Estelle and J. H.
Uruwn; e. Dothan public schools and the University of
.Mabama; hy. sports. Stage experience In college thea-
tricals. On screen in "The Bugle Calls " and "The Fair
Co-Ed" in 1927; "Our Dancing Daughters," "The Little
Angel" and "A Woman of Afi'airs" in 1928 for MGM.
In (1929) "Hurricane," Columbia; ""Lady of Chance,"
"The Single Standard,"" MGM; "'Coquette,'" United Ar-
tists; in 1930 in ""Montana Moon," MGM; ""Undertow,"'
Universal; ""The Great .Meadow," MGM; ""Billy the Kid,""
MGM: "The Last Flight,'" Firs' National; ""Tosca of the
Rio Grande,"' Universal; (1932) ""Flames," Jlonogram;
"Vanishing Frontier," Paramount; "Malay Nights," May-
fair. In 1933: "Fighting With Kit Carson," Mascot
serial; "Saturdays Millions," Universal; "Female,"
"Son of a Sailor," First National: In 1934: "Three on
a Honeymoon.'" Fox; "Belle of the Nineties,"' Paramount.
In 1935: "Rustlers of Red Gap," Universal serial.
BROWN, JOSEPHINE: Actress, b. Chicago. III.; h. 5
feet 2V4 inches; auburn hair and gray eyes; w. 118
pounds; p. Alice Street; e. in America and Europe; m.
John Severheard. non -professional; hy. biographies and
(iogs. Stage experience sang in opera In Portugal. Playt
the violin and speaks French and Spanish. Appeared wit!
.lohn Barrymore in "Uncle Sam." in New York City,
leading woman with William Gillette, played In "Se-
cret Service," and "Sherlock Holmes." Appeared ir
"Strange Cargo" and "Tonight at Twelve," Univ.
BROWN, KARL: Cameraman, director and writer, b.
Pennsylvania; e. in New York City; married. No stage ex
perience. Began as assistant camerman with Famous
Players in 1922. Photographed the "Covered Wagon."
Directed "Stark Love" and "His Dog." Directed "Prince
of Diamonds." In 1932: "Flames," Monogram. In 1933:
collaborated on "Fast Workers." MGM. In 1934: story
"The Curtain Falls," Chesterfield: collaborated on story
and screen play "One in a Million." Invincible: story and
screen play "Stolen Sweets."" "'City Park," Chesterfield.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play. "The Calling of Dan
Matthews," Columbia; "In His Steps," wrote story and
directed "The White Legion." GN; "Hearts in Bondage."
Republic; "Tarzan Escapes," MGM. In 1937: story "Join
the Marines," Republic.
BROWN, KATHARINE: Eastern story editor, Selznick
International Pictures. Inc. b. Westchester County. New
York. 1902; e. Putnam Hall Preparatory School. Pough-
keepsie. N. Y.. Wellesley College, Wellesley. Mass.. 1924.
Married, has two children. Linda, 5. Kat. 1. Eastern
story editor RKO-Radio pictures. 1925-19.j5.
BROWN, KATHERINE WALTER (MRS. WILLIAM
C.) : Committeewoman on motion pictures, middle east
district, and state chairman of motion pictures, Ohio
Federation of Women's Clubs; b. Columbus. Ohio. June
13. 1887; p. late Rev. Dr. M. Reginald Walter and Mrs.
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Walter; e. private schools of Baltimore and Boston; B. A.
(Arts), B. A. (Education) Wittenberg College; candidate.
M. A. Ohio State University; pupil of late Dr. and Mrs.
Curry. Sclicol of E.xpression, Boston, and late Leland
Powers. Was Instructor in women's colleges In history
of drama, play production, pantomime and English diction.
Director, Little Theatre and Drama League productions.
Organizer. Leisure Time Community and Club Groups for
play production, motion picture apprficiation, and Bngli.sh
diction. President, Eastern District. Ohio Motion Picture
Council; member. National Screen Council (Box Office).
BROWN, LEW: Song composer, b. New Haven, Conn.;
m. Sylvia Fiske and has two children; p. Jacob Brown
and Etta Hirsch; e. New York City; h. 5 feet 8 inches;
w. 170 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy. golf.
Collaborator on musical scores for the musical comedy
stage and popular songs. Entered picture business In
1929; wrote "Sunny Side Up," for Fox; 1930-31, ",Iust
Imagine," Fox; "Good News," MGM; "Follow Thru."
Paramount. 1933 with MGM. In 1934: wrote lyrics
and was associate producer and collaborator on storv.
music and dialogue of "Stand Up and Cheer," Fox. In
1936: lyrics, "Strike Me Pink," UA; collaborated on music
and lyrics, "The Music Goes 'Round," Columbia.
BROWN, MARY ELLEN: Actress, b. Decatur. 111..
.Tuly 8, 1917; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; reddish brown hair and
green eyes; w. 108 pounds; e. sophomore year, Springfield.
111. : hy. swimming, crocheting, dancing, golf and reading,
p. George and Marigold Grove Brown. Enrolled In Caskey
Dancing School in Springfleld at the age of eight. Appeared
on vaudeville stage. At 13. with dancing partner Harvey
Zorn, did exhibition waltzes at night clubs in St. Louis.
In 1932, won KKO dance contest in Springfleld, resulting
in four months' contract on circuit from New York to
Minneapolis. Appeared In Zlegfeld Follies from Octobei.
1933. until May. 1934. Tested by Paramount and given
contract. In 1935: "College Scandal," Paramount.
BROWN. MELVILLE: Director and writer, b. Port-
land, Ore. ; hy. sports, football. Ice hockey, boxing and
tennis. Stage experience with Baker Stock Company, Port-
land. Seattle. Spokane. With the O. D. Woodward stock
company, Kansas City, Belasco stock, Los Angeles. Three
years vaudeville and two and one-half years of stage direct-
ing. Entered pictures in 1917 as a vpriter and was given
the opportunity to direct. Directed "Her Big Night." "Red
Lips," "13 Washington Sauare." "Buck Privates," ".Tazz
Heaven." "The Love Doctor." "Geraldine," "Dance Hall"
and "Lovin" the Ladies" starring Richard Dlx. also Amos
'n' Andy In "Check and Double Check," "White Shoul-
ders." "Behind Office Doors" and "Fanny Foley Herself"
for Radio. 1934-35: "Red Head," "Lost in the Strato-
sphere." "The Nut Farm." Monogram; "Forced Landing."
"Chamoagne for Breakfast," Columbia; "Spring Tonic,"
Fox. In England, "Head Office," "Stardust" and "3 Mad
Men."
BROWN. NACIO HERB: Song composer, m. Anita
Page, professional. In 1933, with Arthur Freed, song
writer, "Hold Your Man," "Stage Mother," "Going Hol-
lywood." MGM. In 1934 collaborated on music and
lyrics for "Sadie McKee," MGM. In 1935: music, "Broad-
way Melody of 1936," MGM; music of "Alone," in "A
Night at the Opera," MGM. In 1936: "San Francisco,"
"The Devil Is a Sissy," "Aft^r the Thin Man," MGM.
BROWN, NANCY: Actress, b. Sidney, Australia, 1910;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; brunette type; e. Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art; First stage role at age of 16, understudy-
ing in the plays "Rose Marie," "Show Boat," "Bitter
Sweet," and "The Cat and the Fiddle." Film debut in
"Maid of the Mountains." Under contract to B.I.P.
studios at Elstree. England. Since has appeared In
"Facing the Music," 1933, and "A Southern Maid," BIP.
BROWN, RAY: Actor, r. n. Ray A. Brown: b.
Champaign, 111., Aug. 16. 1880; h. 5 feet. 9 inches:
dar'- brown hair and brown eyes; w. 210 pounds: p.
William A. and Anna E. Brown; e. Kansas University,
Law graduate; m. May A. Nachtmann; hy. farming. On
stage 30 years. Pictures include "My Woman." Colum-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
bia. 1933; "Jealousy." "I'll Fix It," "Blind Date."
"Wliom the Gods Destroy," "White Lies," "Devil's
Cargo." Columbia; "Successful Failure." "Mystery
Liner." Monogram. 1934. In 1935: "Million Dollar
Baby." Monogram; "Baby Face Harrington," "The Flame
Within," MGM; "Dr. Socrates," "Moonlight on the
Prairie," Warner. In 1936: "The Story of Louis Pasteur,"
FN; "Laughing Irish Eyes," "Comin' Round the Moun-
tain." Republic; "Down the Stretch." WB; "The Magnifi-
cent Brute." U; "Career Woman," 20th Cent. -Fox. In
1937: "The Holy Terror." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Two Wise
Maids," Republic.
BROWN, ROGER S.: Telegraph editor, Argus-Leader.
Sioux Falls. S. D. ; b. Sioux Falls, Aug. 25, 1893; p.
M. R. Brown; e. grade, high school and college. In
newspaper work 20 years.
BROWN. ROWLAND: Director and writer, b. Akron,
Ohio, November 6, 1900; e. Ohio University School and
art schools at Yale and New York, attended Art Students
League in N. Y. ; h. 6 feet; w. 210 pounds; light hair,
blue eyes; hy. hunting and art. Went to Hollywood In
1928 and became a laborer on the Fox lot; next property
boy and then gag man. Provided Ideas for several scenario
writers; then became a writer himself; wrote "Doorway
to Hell" for Warner Bros., collaborated with Courtnay
Terrett on "Skyline" for Fox and In 1931 signed contract
with Fox. and wrote "Quick Millions," "Hell's Highway,"
and together with Gene Fowler and Adela Rogers St.
.Tohns wrote "What Price Hollywood." Radio; "State's
Attorney." In 1933 directed and collaborated on screen
play, "Blood Money." United Artists-20th Century. Eng-
land. 1934. to direct "Scarlet PimDernel." London Films.
In 1935: collaborated on "Robin Hood of El Dorado,"
MGM. In 1936: screen story "The Devil Is a Sissy,"
MGM.
BROWN. RUSS: Actor, b. Philadelphia. Pa.. May 30,
1896; h. 5 feet, 11 Inches, blue eyes and brown hair; p.
Henry and Margaret Brown; e. grammar schools of Phila-
delphia. Central High School, and one year at the Wharton
School, University of Pennsylvania; hy. sports; m. Cornelia
Rogers. Gave up college to work as reporter on the Phila-
delphia Inquirer, Bulletin. Press, Telegraph and Ledper
After Illness In 1914, went West, in Barnum and Bailey
circus, also did farm work. Returned East, and sang m
chorus of "The Firefly." Teamed in vaudeville with BeH
Wheeler until war was declared; served 11 months overseas.
Upon return to New York, teamed with Jimmy Fallon, until
death of Fallon in 1920, then for ten years toured countr"
with Fallon's widow as Brown and Whitaker. In 1928
appeared In Shubert's "Upsidaisy." re-entered vaudeville,
then appeared In "Flying High." After close of show,
returned to vaudeville until 193?: made tests for Columbia
and was In "My Woman." Given contract by Twentieth
Century, and appeared In "Moulin Rouge" (1933). In
Universal's "The Love Captive." "Let's Talk It Over."
both 1934, and others. Signed Universal contract. Address:
2137 Whitley Avenue. Hollywood. Cal. In 1937: Universal
short product.
BROWN, SAMUEL GILSON: Writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on story. "Dinky," Warner; story, "Two Hearts
in Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated British.
BROWN. TOM: Actor, b. New York City, January 6.
1913; h. 5 feet. 9 Inches; w. 155 pounds; blue eyes, me-
dium brown hair; p. Harry Brown, stage actor and pro-
ducer and Marie Francis, musical comedy star; e. New
York Professional Children's School; hy. swimming and
hiking. Appeared on the National Broadcasting Com-
pany's radio programs. On stage: "Neighbors," "Many
A Slip," "Pardon My Glove" and others. In pictures:
"A Lady Lies" (1929), "Queen High," (1930) Para-
mount; (1932) "Fast Companions," "Tom Brown of
Culver," Universal. Also "Destination Unknown," "Hell's
Highway," "Laughter In Hell," "The Ferguson Case."
Tn 1933: "Central Airport," First National; "Three-
Cornered Moon." Paramount. In 1934: "Two Alone."
"Anne of Green Gables," RKO-Radio; "This Side pf
Heaven." AIGM: "Judge Priest," "Bachelor of Arts."
Fox: "The Witching Hour," Paramount. In 193" •
"Sweepstake Annie," Liberty; "Mary Jane's Pa," FN;
"Black Sheep," Fox; "Annapolis Farewell," Paramount;
"Freckles," RKO. In 1936: "Gentle Julia," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "And Sudden Death," "I'd Give My Life."
"Rose Bowl." Paramount. In 1937: "Maytlme," MQM;
"Her Husband Lies." Paramount.
BROWN. TROY: Actor. In 1936: "Can This Be
Dixie?", 20th Cent. -Fox. ,
BROWN, WALTER I.: Midwest Division Manager,
Boss Federal Service and Manager, Chicago Branch; b.
Elgin, ni. ; e. Elgin High School and Lake Forest Uni-
versity. Ehtered the railroad business and became as-
sistant division road roaster of the Chicago, Milwaukee
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ARCHIE MAYO
Director
THE PETRIFIED FOREST'
I MARRIED A DOCTOR"
"GIVE ME YOUR HEART
"BLACK LEGION"
"CALL IT A DAY"
"IT'S LOVE I'M AFTER'
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and St. Paul. Served in Student's Army Training
Corps. Entered tilm business as boolter for F. B. O.
Company in Cliicago. Later lilm and equipment sales-
man: then district manager, KCA I'liotoplione. Joined
Ross Federal Service as manager of Cincinnati Branch,
advanced to Jnanagership of Boston Branch, then to Mid-
western representative, Chicago, and then promoted to
Midwest division manager.
BROWN, J. WALTON: Director and General sales
manager Warner Pictures, England, b. Jarrow, Durham.
April 11, 1891; married. Previously in civil service
and served as officer in British army during World War;
Newcastle branch manager, Phillips Film Co. ; Newcastle
branch manager, Goldwyn, Ltd. ; Scottish branch manager,
Goldwyn; United Kingdom company supervisor, Goldwyn;
general sales manager for Film Booking Offices, England,
nine years.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BROWN, WILBUR:
Almanac.)
BROWN. WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "The Last Out-
post, " Paramount.
BROWN, WILLIAM: b. Jacksonville, 111., October 24,
1S70; p. William and Clara Brown; e. Whipple Academy,
Illinois College, U. S. Military Academy, West Point,
Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.; m. Marguerite
Manierre. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1897, assistant at-
torney C. & A. Ry., member of firm Scofleld & Brown;
Prussing, Brown & King; Hay & Brown; district attorney
C. & A. Ry. ; local attorney M. K. T. By. ; assistant to
president of Radio Corporation of America, 1920-21; vice-
president and general attorney, 1922-27; vice-president and
general counsel 1928-31. Until July 31, 1931, was vice-
president and director. Radio Real Estate Corporation of
America; president and director Marconi Telegraph Cable
Company, Inc., of New York; president and director. Mar-
coni Telegraph Cable Company, Inc., of New Jersey; pres-
ident and director, Bartholomew Building Corporation;
vice-president and director, Radiomarine Corporation of
America; director. National Broadcasting Company, Inc.;
director, RCA Institutes, Inc. ; U. S. naval officer of cus-
toms, Chicago. 1913-19; Lieut. Col. U. S. Signal Corps
(Res.). Member, Bar Association of New York City,
Chicago Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi. Home, 983
Park Avenue, New York; Knollwood Drive, Greenwich,
Conn. Office, 233 Broadway, New York.
BROWNE, BERNARD: Cameraman. In 1933, "Men of
Tomorrow," Paramount-London Films: "Counsel's Opin-
ion," London Films; "Going Gay," "For Love of You,"
Windsor Films; "Catherine the Great," London Films.
In 1934: "Sanders of the River," "The Scarlet Pimper-
nel." United Artists; produced, directed and photographed
"Wharves and Strays." In 1935: cameraman, "Duchey of
Cornwall," "The Ghost Goes West." "Things to Come."
"Conquest of the Air," "Miss Biacegirdle," "The Man
Who Could Work Miracles." Loaned to Melgal Films for
"Folly of Youth." Direction of "Fog Fantasy."
BROWNE. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BROWNE, FRANK:
Almanac.)
BROWNE, GRAHAM: Actor. In 1937: "Moonlight
Sonata," UA.
BROWNE, IRENE: Actress, b. London, England; h.
5 feet 6V2 inches; w. 126 pounds; auburn hair, brown
eyes; e. private schools in Switzerland and Germany; hy.
tennis, golf. Played two years in repertoire. On
stage: "No, No Nanette," "Cavalcade," and others. On
screen: "The Letter," (1929), Paramount. In 1933:
"Cavalcade," "Berkeley Square." "Mv Lips Betrav,"
Fox; "Peg O' My Heart." MGM. In 1935 on New York
stage in "Conversation Piece." In 1936: "The Amateur
Gentleman." UA.
BROWNE, LAIDMAN: Actor. In 1937: "Dark Journey."
UA.
BROWNE, LUCILE: b. Memphis, Tenn. ; h. 5 feet. 4
Inches; blond hair and brown eyes; w. 105 pounds; p.
non -professionals; e. public schools in Memphis and Na-
tional Pa.-k Seminary at Washington, D. C. ; m. James
Flavin; hy. cooking. After modeling In New York and
Chicago, she studied dramatics in Memphis. .Joined Wal-
ton and Pyre, Chicago stock company, as juvenile and
played Ingenue roles for six months. Then joined Richard
Bennett In "Jarnegan." Appeared In a small role In a
picture made by Pathe In 1929. Was in Fox's "Last of
the Duanes" (1930); "Young As You Feel" (1931),
Fox; "Danger Island' (serial). Universal; "Buffalo Bill"
(serial). Universal; "Girls About Town," Paramount;
(1932), "Cannonball Express," Sono Art-World Wide.
In Universal serial, "Air Mall Mystery," (1932). In
1933: "Devils Brother," MGM; "Double Harness," Radio.
In 1934: "The Alystery Squadron," Mascot serial;
•Hide-Out." JIGM; "Law of the West," Mascot; "The
Brand of Hate, ' Supreme; two John Wayne westerns for
Monogram. In 1935: "On Probation," Peerless; "Kaln-
bow Valley," Monogram.
BROWNE. W. GRAHAM: Actor. In 1934 appeared
in "'ihe Lady Is Willing," Columbia; "The Night of
the Party," GB.
BROWNE, WALTER L.: City editor, Moon-Journal.
Battle Creek. Mich.; b. Minneapolis. Minn. July '61.
1885: 0. Glen VV. and Nina Sturtevant Browne: e. higli
school. University of Oregon: m. Ethel Dowllng; has two
sons and a daughter, Walter Glen, Kobert DowlinK and
Shirley Loretta. Who s Who in America, 1928-29-30-31.
BROWNELL, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROWNELL, JOHN C: Writer. In 1935: story of
"The Nut Farm, ' Monogram.
BROWNING, JOE: Actor. In 1935: Universal short
product.
BROWNING, NATALIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROWNING, TOD: Director, b. Louisville, Ky., July
12, 1882; e. Louisville high school; m. Alice Browning,
professional. Toured the world with "Lizard and Boon"
Company, "Alutt and Jeff" and "World of Mirth'; en-
tered picture business in 1917; directed "The Show,
'The Unknown," "Road to Mandalay," "Unholy Three,"
"Hypnotist," "Blackbird," "The Mystic," "West of
Zanzibar," "London After Midnight," "The Thirteenth
Chair"; wrote and directed "Where East Is East";
wrote story, adaptation, dialogue and directed "Outside
the Law," Universal; directed "Dracula" and "The
Iron Man" for Universal; "Paid," MGM. In 1932:
■Freaks." MGM. In 1933: "Fast Workers," MGM. In
1935: directed "Mark of the Vampire." MGM. In 1936:
directed and wrote screen story "The Devil Doll," MGM.
BROWNLEE, FRANK: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BROX SISTERS. THREE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRUBAKER. HOWARD: Writer. In 1935 wrote com-
ment for "Of All Things," Cartoon Exhibitors.
BRUCE, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRUCE, EDGAR: Actor. In 1935: "The Phantom
Light," Gainsborough.
BRUCE, NIGEL: Actor. b. San Diego, Cal.. while
father and mother both English subjects, were touring the
U. S., February 4, 1895; h. 6 feet; w. 206 pounds; dark
hair, sprinkled with gray and blue-gray eyes; m. Violet
Campbell; hy. golf, cricket, shooting; p. Sir William
Walter Bruce, Bart, and Lady Bruce, non -professional;
e. The Grange Stevenage and Abingdon. Went on stage
in 1920. Appeared In plays "The Creaking Chair," Lon-
don. 1924; "The Ringer," London. 1926; "The Letter,"
London, 1927; "This Was a Man." New York, 1927; "Two
White Arms." London, 1928; "The Calendar," London,
1929; "Lean Harvest," New York and London. 1932;
"This Inconstancy," London, 1933. To New York in 1931
with "Lean Harvest" and played there in "Springtime for
Henry." Went into motion pictures in 1931 and appeared
in "The Squeaker," British Lion; "Escape." A.R.P. ;
"Birds of Prey," A.R.P. ; "The Calendar," British Lion-
Gainsborough. In 1932: "Lord Camber's Ladies." B.I. P.
and "The Midshipmaid." Gaumont-British. In 1933: "I
Was a Spy," "Channel Crossing." Gaumont-British. Hol-
lywood, 1934, "Springtime for Henry." "Coming Out
Party," "Stand Tip and Cheer," "Murder In Trinidad,"
Fox; "The Lady Is Willing," Columbia; "Treasure
Island." MGM. In 1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel,"
London Films-United Artists: "Becky Sharp," RKO-
Pioneer; "She," "Jalna," RKO; "The Man Who Broke
the Bank at Monte Carlo." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, ' Paramount. Also in
"Under Two Flags." 20th Century -Fox; "The Charge of
the Light Brigade," Warner; "The White Angel." Warner:
Follow Your Heart," Republic; "The Man I Marry," U.
In 1937: "Thunder in the City," Columbia; "The Last of
Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
BRUCE, ROBERT C: Director of photography. b.
Stowe. Vt., April 30. 1887; p. Grace L. Pickett and Wil-
liam J. Bruce, non-professionals; e. Central High School,
Minneapolis, Minn. ; University of Iowa and University of
Minnesota: m. Dorothy Gray Bruce. Began In pictures In
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HENRY BLANKE
Associate Producer
"THE STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR"
"ANTHONY ADVERSE"
"GREEN PASTURES"
"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"
(Fonr of the Ten Best Pictiires of 1936 in The Film Daily's Poll
of Newspaper Critics.)
"THE PETRIFIED FOREST"
"WHITE ANGEL"
(On Honor Roll of Best Pictures of 193 6 in The Film Daily Poll
of Newspaper Critics.)
NOW
"Green Light"
"Call It a Day"
"Zola"
Contession
"Robin Hood"
"Beethoven"
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Bru— Bry
1914. With Educational 14 years, then a series of single
reel Bobert C. Bruce Outdoor Talking Pictures for Para-
mount release. Produced 13 "Musical Moods" in Techni-
color for Audio productions, and directed photography,
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." "Musical Romances"
In color for Paramount. Hawaiian exterior, "Waikllci
Wedding," Paramount.
BRUCE, TONIE: Actor, b. London, England, June 4,
liii)2; e. studied for stage at London Boyal Academy of
Dramatic Art, and has been in the West End since 1912.
Was owner of Prince of Wales Theatre. Featured in
numerous British talkers, notably, "Leave It To Me"
19.'!3. BIP; "As Good As New" 1933, Warner-FN-Brltish;
"Fallin.'? For You" 1933, Gainsborough; "The Private
Life of Henry VIII" 1933, London Film.
BRUCE, VIRGINIA: Actress, b. Minneapolis, Minn..
September 29, 1910; h. 5 feet 6 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes: w. 130 pounds: e. Fargo. N. D. ; div. John
Gilbert, actor. In the following productions for Para-
mount: "Why Bring That Up," "Woman Trap," "Slightly
Scarlet," "Young Eagles," "The Love Parade," "Lilies
of the Field," "Only the Brave" (1930), "Paramount on
Parade" (1930), "Safety in Numbers" (1930), Para-
mount; signed long term contract with MGM in 1931;
"The Miracle Man," "Winner Take All," "Hell Divers,"
"Are You Listening?" "The Wet Parade," "Kongo."
Four last-named for MGM. In 1934: "Jane Eyre," Mono-
gnm; "Dangerous Corner," RKO-Radio; "The Mighty
Barnura." XJntted Artl3ts-20th Century. In 1933'
"Society Doctor." "Shadow of Doubt," "Times Square
Lady," "Escapade," "The Murder Man," "Here Comes
the Band." MGM; "Let 'Em Have It," TJA-Rellance;
"Metropolitan," 20th Century-Fox. Tn 1936: "The Garden
Murder Case." "Xbe Great Ziegfeld." "Born to Dance."
MGM. In 1937: "Women of Glamour," Columbia; "When
Love Is Young," Universal.
BRUCH, F. L. MRS. (ROBBIN D.): Reviewer. 791
Bird Avenue, San Jose. Cal. ; b. Dodge City. Kan., De-
cember 19, 1886: p. Mr. aud Mrs. M. E. Clute; e. San
Jose State Teachers College; married and has two chil-
dren. Taught three and a half years and then married.
BRUCKMAN, CLYDE: Director, b. San Bernardino.
Cal.; e. high school: h. 6 ft.: w. 180: dark hair and eyes.
First directorial work In 1927 on "Horse Shoes." with
Monty Banks. Pathe. In 1927-28 did westerns for Pathe:
member of Harold Lloyd unit In 1928-30. Joined Harold
Llo.vd Productions and directed "Feet First," "Welcome
Danger," "Everything's Rosy." "Movie Crazy," Paramount.
1932. In 1935: "Spring Tonic," Fox; "The Man on the
Flying Trapeze." Paramount.
BRUDIE, ANN: Actress. In 1936: "Palm Springs,"
Paramount.
BRUDIE, MARY:
Paramount.
Actress. In 1936: "Palm Springs,'
BRUGGEMAN, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Almanac).
BRULATOUR. JULES E.: Distributor of Eastman mo-
tion picture films; b. New Orleans. La.; e. Mt. St
Mary's College. Maryland, Spring Hill College, Alabama
and Tulane University, New Orleans; married Hope
Hampton, star of opera, stage and screen; hy. prizefights,
theatres, travel. Settled In New York in 1898. Became
associated with Manhattan Optical Company of Creskill
N. .L, manufacturers of platinum and silver photographic
papers, as well as cameras and lenses; traveled from
Maine to California for this organization, and then be-
came the sales manager of Lumlere North American Com-
pany, which established a branch in Burlington. Vt.. with
a foreign office in Lyons. France. This company manu-
factured photographic plates, papers, and motion picture
films. Was elected president of Motion Picture Sales and
Distributing Company, consisting of independent pro-
durers. Was one of the organizers of Universal Film Com-
pany and was elected first president but resigned after a
few days, because it interfered with his regular business,
which was selling unexposed film. Gave up the Lumlere
agency and became associated with Eastman Kodak Com-
nany, as distributor of its motion picture films for the
TTnifed States. Was the organizer and builder of the
Peerless and Paragon Film Studios: also one of the or-
ganizers of World Film, and became Interested in other
film production companies. Became a director of Famous-
P'avers-Lasky Corporation. Also is a member of the ad-
rknrv hoard of the Chemical Bank and Trust Co.
BRUMAN, ERNST: Actor. In 1936: "Skargards."
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
BRUMBERG, WILLIAM: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
BRUNEL, ADRIAN: Director, scenarist and author.
b. London, England, 1892; son of Madame Adey Brunei;
is married; e. Harrow and Continent of Europe. Musician
and journalist, contributing to over 50 publications; author
of sketches broadcast in every continent and in nine lan-
guages; author of two technical books, "Filmcraft" and
"Film Production" (Newnes) and a monograph, "Historical
Surrey of British Film Industry," for the Rome Institute.
Started direction in 1920 with Leslie Howard, Aubrey
Smith and A. A. Milne and has made pictures in Ger-
many, France, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Austria and Spain.
Appeared in the plays "Only Yesterday" and "Bad Man-
ners." Best known productions, "The Constant Nymph."
"Blighty," "Variety," "The Man Without Desire." "While
Parents Sleep," "City of Beautiful Nonsense," "Badger's
Green."
BRUNELLI, PETER: Operatic singer, 'cellist, conductor
and arranging composer, b. Rome, Italy, November 27,
1889; p. Angelo BrunelU and Eiisa Bazzuoll; e. Appoli-
nara College, a Jesuit school in Rome. Played In the
Shanghai Municipal orchestra, in China, as assistant
director. Came to Los Angeles in 1923 and joined the
Fox Film Studio musical staff.
BRUNET, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BRUNO, FRANK: Actor. In 1936: "Treachery Bides
the Range," "King of Hockey," WB,
BRUNSON, WILLIAM ALEXANDER: The Evening
Sun, Baltimore, Maryland; b. Charleston, S. C, Aug. 9,
1907; p. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Brunson; e. A.B. In
Journalism, University of South Carolina. 1929. Started
newspaper work on Florence (S. C.) Times in 1923, proof-
reading, sports and general reporting; Florence Morning
News 1924-25: attended U. S. C. 1925-29; reporter Char-
leston (S. C.) News and Courier 1929-31; reporter
Columbia (S. C.) Record, January 1934. Editor of 450-
page University yearbook In 1929, and other publications.
Copyreader on Baltimore Evening Sun since March, 1934.
BRUNSTON, HERBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BRUNTON, ALICE: Dance Directress. b. Qumcy,
Mass., October 1, 1911; p. Robe^^ P. and Nellie W.
Brunton: e. high school: dramatic and dancing. Dancing
school director of amateur theatricals. Under motion
picture supervision of Theodore Charlton.
BRUNTON, ROBERT F.: Director and Manager. New
Amsterdam Studio. New York City: b. Glasgow, Scotland,
September 11, 1879; m. Nellie Wood, actress; p. Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Brunton. Came to United States with
Hanlon Brothers In Superba Co. Technical director and
master of properties for 5 years for Boston Opera Co.
Later created, designed and built scenery for A. L. Erlan-
ger; Alfred A. Aarons: Florenz Ziegfeld; Earl Carroll;
Schwab and Mandel and others. Produced scenery and
stage effects for The Follies of 1914. 1915 and 1916 In
New York. Productions Include "Garden of Pam'llse."
"Around the Map." "Little Miss Snring-Tlme." "Pom-
Pom," "The Show," "Shakesperean Festival" and others.
BRUSH. KATHARINE: Writer. In 1930: novel.
"Toung Man of Manhattan " Paramount. Tn 1932: storv
"Red-Hearlpd Woman " MGM. In 1935: novel, "Lady of
Secrets." filmed by Columbia.
BRUSILOVSKI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BRUSKI. NATALIO: Writer and iournallst. Buenos
Aires, b. Buenos Aires. B. A., Argentina, Aue. 9. 1906;
dark hair and green eyes: p. non -professionals: e. high
school craduate: married: hy. autographed photographs.
Had commercial career hefore entering motion picture In-
dustry. In 1931. control for MGM. Tn 1932. manaeer f.f
the Coliseo Theatre. Tn 1933. manager of Govena Thea-
tre. Tn 1934. film critic of La Pelleiila. shnwbnsinncs
nrofessinnal organ. Buenos Aires representative for Quigley
Publications.
BRUZLIN. ALFRED: In 1933: Handled sound for
"Pleasure Cruise," "It's Great to Be Alive." "Hello
Sister," "Jimmy and Sally." Pox. Tn 1935; "Great Hotel
Murder," "Redheads on Parade," Fox; "Here's to Ro-
mance," "Paddy O'Day," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936-
"Here Comes Trouble." "Gentle .Tulla." "Human Cargo."
"The Crime of Dr. Forbes." "Charlie Chan at the Race
Track," "Back to Nature." 20th Cent. -Fox.
BRYAN. FRANK P.: Branch Manager, Warner-First
National Pictures, Charlotte, N. C. : b. Charlotte, N. C,
May 5, 1892; married and has 5 children; p. George K.
and Ida Bryan: e. high school and prep school, Charlotte,
N. C. : hy. golf and fishing. Clerking Southern Railway.
Charlotte, N. C. and clerk for Jordan's Drug Co. Started
in 1908 doing miscellaneous Jobs around nickelodeons and
later graduated to an operator. Was projectionist until
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1914 and went to work tor Greater New York Film Rental.
Later worked as salesman for V. L. S. E.. Foi and
Vltagraph. In 1917 made manager of Yitagraph at New
Orleans; 1918 promoted to manager, Vitagraph, Atlanta.
In 1920 resigned and went to Richmond, Va. to manage
office of old First National Exliibitors Circuit and later
moved office to Charlotte. Was branch manager. First
National, until November, 1930, when offices of First
National and Warner were combined, the'.i selected as
manager of the two offices. Member, Elks, Charlotte Rotary
Club and Jesters Club.
BRYAN. JACK H.: Dramatic editor. Press-Sclmltar.
Memphis. Tenn. ; b. Evansvllle. Ind.. June 4. 190?: e.
DePauw and Harvard Universities. Started in newspaper
work on Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinei, general report-
ing, then Sunday editor and show critic. To Memphis as
drauiatic critic, 1932.
BRYAN. JANE: Actress, b. Hollywood, June 11. 1908;
blonde hair, blue eyes: e. Hollywood high scliool. Adopted
new film name, Wayne Morris. Appeared in "Captain's
Kid," "One Hour of Romance," "Kid Gallahad," Warner.
In 1937: "The Case of the Black Cat," "Marked Woman."
W'B.
BRYAN, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "The Garden of
Allah," UA.
BRYANT. NANA: Actress, b. Cincinnati: h. 5 ft. 6%:
w. 135: blue green eyes, auburn hair. Appeared on stage
in stock, with Los Angeles and San Francisco companies,
then several seasons on the road. Appeared first on Broad-
way in "The Firebrand" then was in "The Padre." "A
Connecticut Yankee" "Du Barry." "The First Apnle."
and "The Ship Comes In." Signed by Columbia. In 1935:
"Guard That Girl," Columbia. In 1936: "The Lone Wolf
Returns."' "You May Be Next," "The King Steps Out."
"Meet Nero Wolfe," "The Man Who Lived Twice." "Theo-
dora Goes Wild." "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
BRYCE ALEXANDER: Director, Fox British Pictures.
Ltd., Fox Film Studio. Wembley, England, b. Larbert,
Scotland. March 24, 1905: e. Wishaw Academy; married.
Assistant cameraman, British International Studios.
Elstree. Assistant cameraman. Radio Pictures (English
Unit). Chief cameraman, British Lion Film Corporation,
Beaconsfleld. Chief cameraman. Fox British Pictures,
Ltd., Wembley. In 1935: directed "Sexton Blake," at
Fox Studios for MGM. Collaborated on direction of
"Wedding Group," Fox British Pictures, Ltd. Joined the
Board of Fox British Pictures, Ltd., 1936.
BRYMER: Fashion creator. Designs clothes of
many stage and screen actresses. Did costuming design-
ing on shows such as "Criss-Cross." "The Milky Way,"
"Merrily We Roll Along." "The Bishop Misbehaves,"
and several Earl Carroll productions. Designed costumes
for films including "Moonlight and Pretzels." Universal.
1933. In 1935: "His Night Out," Universal. In 1936:
"Love Before Breakfast," "Crash Donovan," V.
BRYNING, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt," UA-
London.
BRYON, DELMA: Actress. In 1936: "Everybody's
Old Man," 20th Century-Fox.
BRYON, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picfura Almanac.)
BRYON, WALTER: Actor. In 1936: "Mary of Scot-
land," RKO-Radio.
BRYSON, BETTY: Actress, r. n. Elizabeth Melkle-
john. b. lyos Angeles, Cal. : h. 5 feet, 2 inches : aubiir'
hair: w. 100 pounds; p. Vivian Bryson and .Tohn Meiklp
John; mother, professional; e. graduate of Cumnock School
for Girls, and Fairfax high school : also attended Marts
Oatmon Dramatic School. She has appeared in a number
of stage plays in Los Angeles and Pasadena, and w.is
premiere danseuse of San Carlo Grand Opera Company,
with featured roles in "La Traviata." "Carmen."
"Faust" and other operas. Appeared in the Will Rogers
picture, "Dr. Bull." Niece of Warner Baxter. In 1931
chosen Wampas Baby Star, and was in "Kiss and Make
Up," Paramount.
BUCCANEERS, THE: Eight singers. In 1935: "Here
Comes Cookie," Paramount. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product; Education^ short product.
BUCK AN, JOHN: Author r.n. Lord Tweedsmuir. Gover-
nor General of Canada. Wrote novel. "The 39 Steps."
screened In 1935 by Gaumont-Britlsh.
BUCHANAN. ANDREW: Editor and director of Gau-
mont-Britlsh Magazine, b. London. England. Oct. 9, 1897;
married; e. St. Paul's School. London. War Interfered
with training for medical profession. Began in picture in-
dustry as secretary to managing director of Ideal Films,
Ltd. ; at the same time wrote humorous articles and books
which gave opportunity for starting the Magazine: has made
it weekly for eleven years; author of "Films, the Way of
the Cinema." "The Art of Film Production," "Film
Fundamentals." "He Died Again" — a novel on peace — and
several plays.
BUCHANAN. ARCHIE: Assistant director. In 1934:
"The Good Fairy," "Wake Up and Dream," "Million Dol-
lar Ransom," "Bombay Mail." "Half a Sinner," "Let's
Talk It Over," Universal. In 1935: "Lady Tubbs," "King
Solomon of Broadway." "Chinatown Squad," "Mister
Dynamite," "It Happened in New York," Universal. In
1936: "Don't Get Personal," U.
BUCHANAN. ELSA: Actress, b. London, England; h
5 feet, 3\i inches; blond hair and blue eyes: p. Captair
Buchanan and Ina Westwood. writers: e. Putney High
School, London; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art: dancing
with Margaret Morris; graduate. Conservatoire National.
I'aris; hy. swimming, driving and painting. Danced at age
of three at Palace Theatre. I^ondon. before Queen Marv
Played ingenue leads in twenty plays with Comedie Fran
cais. also with English Players in Paris in Noel Coward's
"Hay Fever," etc. Returned to London, playing stock
leads with Howell and Plymouth Repertory Theatres, and
with Lena Ashwell Players. Spent a season with Marie
Tempest at Criterion Theatre, London, and two at Kings-
way Theatre, appearing in "Passing Brompton Road."
"The Rising Sun," and other plays. Played "Alice In
Wonderland" two seasons in H. Bernhardt' s Golder Green
Theatre. London. Appeared in Hollywood in Music Box
Theatre in "I'm So Sorry," with E. E. Cllve. On screen
in "Riptide," MGM. next appeared with Leslie Fenton
in "Bitter Harvest" at Hollywood Playhouse, then In films
"Charlie Chan in London," Fox; "Little Minister.' In
1935: "Mystery of Edwin Drood." "Becky Sharp," "Here's
to Romance," 20th Century-Fox; "Peter Ibbetson," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." UA; "Lloyds
of London," 20th Cent.-Fox. In 1937: "Call It a Day,"
WB.
BUCHANAN, HAROLD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on story and screen play, "Don't Gamble With Love,"
Columbia.
BUCHANAN, H. E.: Carolina Theatre. Hendersonvllle.
N. C. North Carolina Theatres. Inc.; b. Sylva. N. C.
Sept. 3, 1898; p. M. IJuchanan and Laura Bell Buchanan;
e. high school and one year University of North Carolina.
Cashier and ticket agent. Southern Railway Co. lumber
manufacturing. Purchased Halson Theatre, Sylva, N. C,
1919. In 1923 changed to Lyric. In 1927 built New Lyric
Theatre; sold out 1931. Manager Carolina and State
Theatres, Hendersonvllle. N. C, since Feb. 1, 1932. Vice-
president and director. Theatre Owners Association, N. C.
and S. C. ; Chairman, Legislative Committee for North
Carolina.
BUCHANAN, H. K.: President of Allied Film Ex-
change, 704 West Grand, Oklahoma City, Okla. ; b. Man-
hattan, Kan., January 6, 1896; e. graduate, Texas A
6 M. Air service, pilot, army, 2 years; National Cash
Register agent, 7 years. Vice-president and sales man-
ager. Home State Film Company in Dallas. Oklahoma
City and Little Rock for 5 years. President, Allied Film
Exchange. Oklahoma City, for 7 years.
BUCHANAN. JACK: Actor. Dark hair, blue eyes; w.
160 pounds. First London appearance in 1917. at the
Comedy theatre. American debut in 1924 with Beatrice
Llllle and Gertrude Lawrence in first Chariot's Revue and
appeared In another edition of the same piece two years
later. "Wake Up and Dream" was his next Broadway
vehicle. He produced and played the title role in "The
Battling Butler," in London. Other stage hits "Sonny,"
"Tony," "That's a Good Girl." which ran 16 months In
London," "Stand Up and Sing." "Dick Whittlngton."
Went to Hollywood under contract to Warner Bros,
and First National and appeared In several produc-
tions. In 1929 in "Paris," First National. Featured with
Jeannette MacDonald In Paramount's production. "Monte
Carlo," directed by Ernst Lnbltsch; "The Glee Quartette,"
Vitaphone; "The Happy Ending," "Confetti," "Bulldog
Drummond," silent; (1931) "Man of Mayfair," Para-
mount British; "Yes, Mr. Brown" (British and Domin-
ions). United Artists; (1933) "That's a Good Girl." (1934)
British and Dominions. In 1935: "Brewster's Millions,"
"Come Out of the Pantry." B&D-Unlted Artists. Also
operates Leicester Square theatre. London, as pre-release
house for United Artists. In 19,36: "When Knights Were
Bold," General Film Distributors (England). In 1937:
appeared In and prepared musical production from which
"This'll Make You Whistle" was taken, Wilcox Productions.
BUCHANAN. SIDNEY: Writer, In 1933 handled adap-
tation, "The Right to Romance," Radio. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play "Adventure in Manhattan,"
Columbia.
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Dance Director
"FLIRTATION WALK"
"SWEET ADELINE"
"SWEET MUSIC"
"GO INTO YOUR DANCE"
"SHIPMATES FOREVER"
"STARS OVER BROADWAY"
"BROADWAY HOSTESS"
"COLLEEN"
"THE SINGING KID"
"SONS O' GUNS"
"CAIN AND MABEL"
"SING ME A LOVE SONG"
"READY, WILLING AND ABLE"
"THE KING AND THE CHORUS GIRL"
Directed Technicolor Shorts
"CHANGING THE GUARD"
"THE LITTLEST DIPLOMAT"
"A DAY AT SANTA ANITA"
"ZULU LAND"
"ROMANCE ROAD"
Directed Western
"DEVIL'S SADDLE LEGION"
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BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA: Actress. b. Kansas City,
Mo., July 7, 1910; h. 4 feet 10% inches; red iiair and
bluish green eyes; w. 103 pounds; p. Bertie Gill and
Lawrence ISuchanan, non -professionals; e. Central high
srhool: hy. danclnE. horseback riding and furniture. On
stage for 9 years with Frank L. Newman, Tom Wilkes,
Lillian Albertson, Orpheum and Pantages vaudeville; on
road for IVi years with Albertson "Desert Song," as
"It" girl in show. Music Hall Revue at Majestic thea-
tre, Los Angeles, in "Nancy." Entered films in 1928
and appeared in Gus Edwards Revues at MGM, also the
following productions: "Desert Song," "Vagabond King,"
"Pointed Heels." "Paramount on Parade." Under stock
contract at Paramount, specializing in dancing, chorus.
BUCHEL, BRIAN: Actor. In 1936: "The Marriage of
Corbal," General Film. In 1937: "Gypsy," WB.
BUCHER, E. E.. Assistant vice-president of Radio
Corporation of America; b. Akron, Ohio; e. high school
and private tutors. Joined DePorest Wireless Telegraph
Company of America as experimental and installation
engineer In 1903. Constructed and erected several high
power wireless stations In the Middle West and on the
Great Lakes for this company and engaged In consider-
able experimental work at its most important stations.
In 1907 American DeForest Company was absorbed by
United Wire'ess Telegraph Company, which he joined as
installation expert and experimental engineer in 1907.
As affairs of the United Wireless Telegraph Company
were taken over by the United Wireless Telegraph Com-
pany of America in 1912, he joined the Marconi Company
as an instructing engineer in charge of training schools.
Devoted several subsequent years to long distance radio
experiments and holds a number of United States patents.
While on the staff of the Marconi company he was also
technical editor of The Wireless Age, 1913-17. Author
of "Practical Wireless Telegraphy," "Wireless Experl-
n-.cnters' Manual," "Vacuum Tubes In Wireless Com-
munication," and a number of other works. On Decem-
ber 1, 1919. he was assigned to special duty with the
Radio Corporation of America, and In charge of ob-
taining contracts for radio communication apparatus. Was
appointed commercial engineer of the Radio Corporation
of America In February, 1920. Appointed manager of
the sales department of the Radio Corporation of America
in February. 1922. In charge of all general sales. Made
general sales manager In 1924. In October, 1927, he was
promoted to assistant vice-president in charge of contact
with the licensees under RCA patents. With the forma-
tion of ftCA Photophone, Inc., In April, 1928, he became
vice-president of the new company. On .January 1, 1929,
he was promoted to executive vice-president. Became
an executive officer of the Radio Corporation of America,
with the position of assistant vice-president.
BUCHMAN, HAROLD: Writer, b. Brainerd. Minn..
.Tune 24, 1912; e. University of Pennsylvania, AB., 1933.
Wrote for RKO. In 1934: "Our Dally Bread." United
Artists. In 1936: collaborated on story and screen play.
"Don't Gamble with Love." "Blackmailer." "Shakedown."
"Trapped by Television." "The Case of the Missing Man."
"Come Closer, Polks." Columbia.
BUCHMAN. SIDNEY ROBERT: Writer, b. Duluth.
Minn.; e. Columbia University graduate; attended Oxford
University. Became assistant stage director for year to
Robert Atkins at Old Vic Theatrical Company in London.
In New York wrote plays, "This One Man," "Storm
Song." and "Acute Triangle." the first two of which
have been produced. Was placed under contract by Para-
mount in 1931. Collaborated with Agnes Brand Leahy
on "No One Man." "The Beloved Bachelor." "Daughter
of the Dragon." "If I Had a Million." In 1933: "Right
to Romnnce." "Prom Hell to Heaven." In 1934 collaborated
on "All of Me," Paramount: with .Tosephine Lovett on
"Thunder Below." with Waldemar Young on "The Sign
of the Cross": screen play. "Whom the Gods Destroy,"
"Broadway Bill," Columbia; "His Greatest Gamble."
RKO-Radio. In 193,'): collaborated on screen play. "I'll
Love You Always," "She Married Her Boss." "Love Me
Forever." Cohimhia. In 1936: story, "The Music Goes
■Round." "Adventure In Manhattan," "The King Steps
Out." "Theodora Goes Wild." Columbia.
BUCK. FRANK: Producer and wild animal hunter,
h Gainesville. Texas. Mar. 17, 1888; h, ii ft. 11 in.: w.
210 lbs.; married; e, public school. In 1931-32: "Bring
Em Back Alive." RKO. 1933-34: "Wild Cargo." RKO.
193.5-36: "Fang and Claw." RKO. 1937: "Jungle Menace."
Col.
BUCK, PEARL S.: Writer. In 1937: wrote novel, "The
Good Earth." MGM.
BUCK and BUBBLES: Actors. Played In 1929 in
"Fowl Play." "Black Narcissus," "In and Out"; in
19.30 in "High Toned." "Darktown Follies," "Honest
Crooks, all Pathe Buck and Bubbles Comedies. In 1935:
Universal short product.
BUCKINGHAM, TOM: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "Stage Struck," FN.
BUCKINHAM, VAN: Player. In 193.5: "The Goose and
the Gambler," Warner.
BUCKLAND. VERA: Actress. In 1933: "Doctor Bull,"
Fox. In 1935: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Universal.
BUCKLAND, MRS. WILFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
BUCKLER, HUGH: Actor. In 1936: "Crash Donovan,"
U; "The Last of the Mohicans," UA; "The Jungle Prin-
cess," Paramount. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia
BUCKLER. JOHN: Actor, r. n. John Henry Clan
fergael Buckler. b. Capetown, South Africa, April 1,
1906; h. 6 feet, 1% Inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w.
200 pounds; p. Hugh and Violet Buckler, professionals:
e. engineering at Imperial Service College, England, and
Magdalene College School and Brighton College there.
M.I.T.. Boston, Mass.; liy. geology. Traveled throughout
Europe with father's company. Came to America, and
appeared in stock in Boston, Montclair, Rochester, and
many other cities. Broadway plays include "The Green
Hat," "The Letter," "Journey's End," "The Barretts of
Wimpole Street," "Eight Bells," "The Shattered Lamp"
and others. Appeared on the screen In "David Copper-
field," MGM: "That's Gratitude" and "Eight Bells."
Columbia. In 1936: "The Unguarded Hour," "Tarzan
Escapes," MGM.
BUCKLEY, HAROLD- Writer. b. Westfleld, Mass.,
April 4, 1896; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 170 pounds; e.
Andover School ; married and has four children. Wrote
the book, "Squadron 95," and did the script of Radio's
"Balloon Buster." on which picture he was also technical
advisor. In 1936: collaborated on story, "Road Gang,"
FN; "California Mail," "Guns of the Pecos," "Public
Enemy's Wife," Warner-FN; collaborated on screen play
"West Point of the Air," MGM.
BUCKLEY, HARRY D.: Vice-president, United Artists,
b. St. Louis Feb. 24. 1887; e. St. Louis; married, makes
his home in New York. At the age of 21 he was manager
of the Garrick theatre In St. Louis, which was followed by
his appointment as manager of the Columbia theatre in
that city. He served in the World War and after the
Armistice he became associated with United Artists Cor-
poration, as manager of its Kansas City exchange. Later
he was transferred to Los Angeles as branch manager.
He withdrew from this concern and took over the super-
vising of the road.shows of "Robin Hood" and later
"Thief of Bagdad." Was for a time also personal and
business manager of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks
in New York City and In 1926 became vice-president of
United Artists Corp. and one of the three members of Its
executive committee.
BUCKLEY, HAROLD: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen story "Road Gang." Warner; collaborated on
screen play "West Point of the Air." MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on "Smart Blonde." "California Mall," "Guns
of the Pecos," "Public Enemy's Wife," WB.
BUCKNALL, NATHALIE (Mrs.): Director of Re-
search. MGM Studios; b. St. Petersburg, Russia, July
21, 1898; p. Ivan de Fedenko, Counsellor of State; e. St.
Anne's College, St, Petersburg, also governess at home
and abroad. Did voluntary work during the War. .Joined
MGM in 1927 as head of research department and con-
tinued ever since with occasional trips to Europe. Had
story bought by MGM. also contributed articles on motion
picture industry for "Film Pictorial" in London, Cassel's,
while it was in existence, and other magazines. Also
writer of books. Awarded order of the British Empire
for Red Cross war-work, and also given gold medal of
St. Anne for nursing. Active in speaking over radio and
before various women's clubs and organizations.
BUDD: Of the radio team, Colonel Stoopnagle and
Budd: h. Ashury Park. N. T.. 29 years ago: r. n. Wilbur
Budd Hulick; m. Wanda Harte, vocalist, and has one
daughter. Dawn Anne Louise. In 1933 appeared in
"International House," Paramount. In 1934: "The In-
ventors," Educational short.
BUDDY BRADLEY GIRLS: In 1935: "Radio Parade
of 1935," British International Pictures.
BUDWIN, RAY: Writing names. Ray Budwin. Ray
Field. Budd Wynn. Dramatic and music editor. Spokane
Daily Chronicle. Spokane. Wash.; b. Salt Lake City, Utah.
February 18. 1899: p. Mr. and Mrs. T. Budwin: e. nubile
schools in Spokane. University of Southern California,
Ohio State University and the last three years at Colum-
bia ITniversity; m. Marie Taylor. Ziegfeld "Follies" and
Vew York show girl. Served with the U. S. Navy during
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the World war. Has been to sea twice since, coverlliK
most of the world as seaman, messboy and waiter. Now
holds a commission as Lieutenant in the United States
Naval lleserve. Eleven .years on the editorial staff of the
Spoltane Chronicle. In 1923 his first book. "The Beturn
of Eur.vlo(hus." was accepted and published by Stratford
Company. Boston. Mass. He played two years in Theatre
Guild productions in New Yorli City and had tliree years
stock and stage experience in Spokane.
BUELL, JED: Tublicity. b. Denver, May 21, 1897;
p. Dora rhelps and William J. Buell; e. Corona school
and North Denver high school. Entered industry as treas-
urer of the Denver Orpbeuni; business manager of Klitch's
Gardens theatre, Denver; treasurer, Denham theatre, Den-
ver; eiKht years manager of West Coast theatres. In-
cluding the DeLuxe, Alvarado and Westlake, Los Angeles.
In 1928 was general manager of California Universal Chain
Theatres, headciuarters Orange County, Cal. In 1930 was
made director of all publicity at the Mark Sennett
Studios in Hollywood. In 1935 joined Capitol Pictures as
publicity director.
BUENO. SALVADOR: IJooker, independent; b. Ciudad.
Guzman, .Talisco, Mexico, Jan. 18, 1906; e. grade and high
schools. Was exhibitor in Cuernavaca, Morelos. Mexico.
BUERMELE, CARL: Buyer, Cooperative Theatre Service
Corp. b. Toledo, Ohio, April 23, 1896; married; e. grad-
uated from high school. Mutual Film Co., Toledo, Ohio,
shloDlne clerk 1913-14; Mutual Film Co.. Detroit, ship-
ping clerk 1914-15; booker, 1915, through Exhibitors
Mutual, when changed to Robertson-Cole, became city
salesman, Detroit, through FBO to 1924. Joined Kunsky-
Trendle Cooperative organization In September, 1924, as
booker and buyer. Stayed until Kunsky-Trendle disposed
of their theatre Interests to Publlx In 1929. Local ex-
hibitors bought cooperative interests and he became
assistant manager and city film buyer.
BUFFALO, BILL, JR.: Actor, r. n. Jay Wilsey; b.
Cheyenne, Wyo. ; h. 6 feet 1 Inch ; blue eyes and brown
hair; w. 186 pounds; e. Cheyenne; hy. yachting and
horseback riding. Spent early life as cowboy and rodeo
contest hand. Entered pictures in 1922. Pictures Include:
Western leads with Action Pictures: "Pirates of Panama."
"A Final Reckoning." Universal; (1932), "Riders of the
Golden Gulch." for the West Coast Studios. Independent
pictures. In 1935: "Rainbow Valley," Monogram; "Powder
Smoke Range," RKO.
BUFFINGTON, ADELE: Writer, r. n. Adele Burg-
dorfer Vore; b. St. Louis, February 12. 1900; h. 5 feet.
6 Inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 145; p. Marie E.
Frederick and Adolph Burgdorfer; non-professionals:
educated at St. Louis, Missouri; hobby. tennis.
Wrote "Free to Love" and "The Man Jack" In 1925;
"The Lawful Cheaters." "The Galloping Cowboy" and
"The Test of Donald Norton" In 1928; "Broadway After
Midnight" and "Eager Lips" in 1927; and in 1928,
"Times Square," "Something to Love" for Gotham; "The
River Woman"; "The Phantom City" for First Na-
tional; "Petticoats and Cactus" for Fox; and "Coney
Island" and "Dancing Hoofs" for Radio Pictures; (1929)
"Phantom City," "River Woman" and "Times Square";
Joined Columbia (1929). Wrote "Swellhead," 1930
release. 1930-31: "Just T,ike Heaven." "T^ytravagance,"
and "Tvove. Live and Laughter." "Aloha," Tiffany; story
"Freighters of Destiny." RKO-Pathe. In 1932: "High
Speed." roUimbia: "A Man's Land." Allied; story and
screen play "Ghost Valley." RKO-Pathe; story and screen
play "Forgotten Women." Monogram. In 1933: adapted
"West of Singapore." Monogram; "Picture Brides."
"Eleventh Commandment," "This Iron Master." Allied:
collaborated on "Haunted Gold." Warner. In 1934: wrote
story, continuity and dialogue of "Cheaters." "When Stran-
gers Meet." Liberty: "Begears' Holiday." "Marrying
Widows." Tower; "Moonstone," Monogram; story of "The
Hell Cat." Columbia. In 1935: screen play. "The Keeper
of the Bees." Monogram: screen play. "Powder Smoke
Range," RKO; collaborated on screen play "Lady Tubbs."
IT: "HI. Gaucho." BKO-Radio. Original. "Volcano,"
RKO; "Plan 16." screen play, RKO Adaptation and screen
play "Circus Girl: screen nlay. "Michael O'Halloran."
original screen play "She Didn't Want a Sheik." Republic.
BUHLER. FRANK W.: Vice president A. R. Boyd
Enterprises. Philadelphia. Pa.: b. Savannah. Mo.; e. high
school: married. Associated with legitimate stage. Began
with Harry Davis and John Harris. Pittsburgh. 1907; trans-
ferred to Buffalo, then to Philadelphia with A. R. Boyd in
1912. With Boyd was among organizers of Stanley Com-
pany of America. With organization until 1928. Was
managing director. Fox Theatres. Continued In association
with A. R. Boyd.
Studied under Stanislavsky. Produced "Princess Turandot."
Appeared in "Gods of the Lightning," "Spring Song,"
"Street Scene," "The Sea Gull," "This One Man," and
"Devil in the Mind." among others. Produced "One
Sunday Afternoon" on the New York Stage. Co- directed
"The Captain Hates The Sea" and "Jealousy," Columbia.
Directed "White Lies, " Columbia. In 1935: "I'll Love
You Always," "After the Dance," Columbia.
BULL, LOIS: Writer. In 1935: wrote story "Manhattan
Butterfly," Major Production.
BULLA, SIDNEY C: Film editor, Banner, Nashville.
Tenn. b. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 18, 1911; p. Mrs. Chas-.
1). Bulla; e. Vanderbilt University; graduate School 01
Journalism, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.; mar-
ried. With Banner since August, 1933. Police reporter,
rewriter man, now City Hall and Courthouse, film editor.
BULLOCK, MRS. NEWELL H.: Reviewer. 140 Till-
mann Avenue, San Jose, b. San Francisco; p. father a
California pioaeer borax manufacturer; mother, artist,
portraits and landscapes exhibited; e. early, French gov-
erness, high school at Snell .Seminary, private school for
girls, graduate of Stanford University, post-graduate work
at University of California; widow of physician and sur-
geon ; had no children of her own but reared and sent
through college a motherless cousin after her ninth
year. After college spent winter with grandparents In
Quebec. Studied with Belgian violinist. Was paid worker
in social settlement in New York. Did special science
work in grammar schools. Spent two years working in
Hull Ho'use, Chicago, while her husband was studying at
Rush Medical School. Taught in high school and special
teacher in grammar school prior to marriage. After mar-
riage went to San Jose. Was associate editor of a magazine
for six months. Again taught in private school for one
and a half years. Three times delegate International Con-
vention of Universal Women abroad. National delegate
to conference on cause and cure of war and American
.Association of Universal Women. Always Interested
in drama, especially modern drama, playwriting. reading
plays, legitimate drama, and motion pictures. Oflerefl
position in college a few years ago. teaching modern drama.
Interested in children and public health work. Serving
on charity boards for convalescent children connected with
Stanford University and San Jose community chest. Owns
and manages 90 acre walnut grove in Northern California.
BULLOCK, WALTER: Composer. In 1936: collaborated
on lyrics for "Follow Your Heart," Republic; "Sing. Baby.
Sing," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: lyrics "Nobody's Baby."
MGM.
BUMBAUGH. HAROLD:
"Sweepstake Annie," Liberty
Fox; "Powder Smoke Range.'
Liberty: "Whispering Smith
In 1936: "The Calling of
"O'Malley of the Mounted,"
on the River," RKO-Radlo;
BUNCHUK, YASHA, AND
leader. In 1936: Paramount
BUNKER, ELEANORE:
tlonal short product.
BUNKER, RALPH: Actor.
West," London Films -UA.
BUNN, C. W.: General sales manager of Electrical
Research Products; married; one daughter. He entered
the motion picture Industry in 1915. Selected to fill a
vacancy in the sales staff of the World Film (Corporation,
he was, within a year, branch manager and then division
manager. Subsequently occupied similar posts for Pathe.
Was one of the three men who comprised First National's
special field force for the distribution of specials and
was promoted to the home ofiBce in charge of all distri-
bution of pictures excepting franchise accounts. Headed
Warner Brothers road show department and, with the
introduction of sound, became the sales head for the
new Vitaphone Corporation. Since the organization of
Sound technician. In 1935:
: "When a Man's a Man."
' RKO; "Born to Gamble,"
Speaks." 20th Century-Pox.
Dan Matthews," Columbia;
20th Century-Fox; "Rainbow
"Great Guy," GN.
HIS COSSACKS: Orchestra
short product.
Actress. In 1937: Educa-
In 1936: "The Ghost Goes
BULGAKOV, LEO:
Russia, March 22, 1881
Moscow University.
Director and actor. b. Moscow.
': p. Nicolas and Anna Bulgakov; e.
Director In Moscow Art Theatre.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
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M. C. LEVEE
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Electrical Research Products In 1927 for the distribution
and servicing of Western Electric Sound Systems he has
been general sales manager of that organization. Lives
in New Yorlc, has a country estate at Milton, N. Y.
BUNNY, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BUNSTON. HERBERT: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
•'Trick for Trick." Fox. In 1934: "Long Lost Father."
RKO; "Doctor Monica," Warner. In 1935: "Cllve of
India," "Cardinal Richelieu," UA; "After Office Hours,"
MGM; "A Shot In the Dark," Chesterfield.
BUNTING, JAMES: Writer. b. Porlock, Somerset,
England, April 12, 1911; e. Dulwich College and Cam-
bridge; married Mary Barlow, actress; hy. flying, motor
racing and golf. Studied medicine 1927-1930. Fleet
Street journalist 1930-1931. Hollywood Junior writer
MGM 1931-32. Stoll Studios, Kngland, as writer, assist-
ant director and sound recordist, 1933. Under contract
British International Pictures 1934. New York and
Hollywood 1934-35. Recently collaborated on: "Radio
Parade of 1935" for B.I. P.; "Dance Band," "Honours
Easy," "Nippy," also B.I. P.; "The Whirlpool," J. H.
Productions; wrote original and script of "Man of Let-
ters." B. and D. -United Artists, and original of "Grace
Darling," A.T.P.
BURP, TOMMY: Actor, b. Norfolk, Va., 10 years ago;
h. 51 inches; blond bair; w. 54 pounds. Appeared on
screen in "Mating Time" at age of 14 months. Pictures
include "Chains," "It's A Gift," "Kid Millions," "Babes
in Toyland," and "Little Men." In 1935: "The Hoosler
Schoolmaster," Monogram. In 1936: "Pepper," 20th Cent.-
Fox; "Piccadilly Jim," MGM; "Conflict," U.
BURANI, MICHELETTE: Actress. In 1935: "The
Gilded Lily," "Give Us This Night," Paramount.
BURBRIDGE. BETTY: Wrote adaptation and sce-
narios on the following screen productions: "Reckless
Courage," "Qulcker'n Llghtnln'," "Ace of Action,"
"Riding Rivals," "Galloping Jinx," "Double Daring,"
"Soda Water Cowboy," "Phantom Buster," "White
Pebbles" and "Plying Buckaroo." Went under contract
to Pathe In 1929. In 1931: story and screen play "Mounted
Fury," "In Old Cheyenne," "Neck and Neck," "Is There
Justice," World-Wide; story and screen play "Chinatown
After Dark," "Anybody's Blonde," "Law of the Klo
Grande," Syndicate. In 1932: "Hell Fire Austin," Tif-
fany; "Sin's Payday," Mayfair; "Lone Trail," Syndicate;
"The Racing Strain," Maxim; "Between Fighting Men."
World-Wide. In 1933 collaborated on story and continuity
"The Lone Avenger," "Phantom Thunderbolt," World-
Wide; wrote "Dance Hall Hostess," Mayfair; "Secrets
of Hollywood," produced by Lester F. Scott, Jr. In 1934:
collaborated on screen play "The Red Head," Monogram:
"Rawhide Mail." Marcy; "Tracy Rides," Wm. Steiner.
In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Honeymoon Limited."
Monogram; collaborated on story. "Melody Trail," Repub-
lic; story, "False Pretenses," Chesterfield; collaborated on
screen play. "The Singing Vagabond," Republic; collabo-
rated on "Rescue Squad." Mayfair; screen play "Get That
Man." Empire; "Reckless Roads," Majestic. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play "Paradise Express," Republic.
BURCH, JOHN E.: Associate producer, RKO. b.
Chicago, 111., Aug. 17, 1896; h. 5 feet 11 inches; gray
hair and blue eyes; p. non -professionals; e. Loyola-
Armour Institute and Lewis Institute; married; hy. swim-
ming and golf. Was assistant director, unit manager,
assistant production manager, plant superintendent, RKO.
r»roduced "Peach-O-Reno," "Fanny Foley Herself," "HI
Gaucho." (1935) "Two In Revolt," (1936.) In 1936.
production associate on "Chatterbox" and "The Farmer
in the Dell," RKO. In 1937: "Murder Goes to College."
Paramount.
BURDEN, SHIRLEY: Associate producer of action
melodramas. RKO Radio Pictures. Collaborated on the
silent production. "The Silent Enemy." In 1935: associate
producer, "She," RKO.
BURDON. ALBERT: Actor, h. 5 feet 6% Inches: brown
hair, blue eyes. Stage comedian. Appeared on screen In
"The Maid of the Mountains," B.I. P. As a result was
placed under contract by B.I.P. In "Letting In the
Sunshine" (1933), "It's a Boy," Gaumont-Britlsh.
BURFIELD, JOAN: Actress. In 1935: "No More
Ladies," MGM.
BURFORD, ROGER: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
scenario and dialogue, "Dance Band," collaborated on
adaptation, "Heart's Desire," BIP. In 1936: "Love in
Exile," General. In 1937: collaborated on adaptation and
dialogue "Pagliaccl," UA; collaborated on screen play.
dialogue and lyrics "April Romance," MGM; published
"Detectives in Gumboots."
BURG, EUGENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BURGER, PAUL: Writer. In 1936: screen story
"Fifteen Maiden Lane." collaborated on screen play "Little
Mi.ss Nobody." 20th Century-Fox.
BURGESS. G.: Film Recordist. In 1933: "Money
for Speed," British-United Artists. In 1935: "The Divine
Spark," GB, In 1936: "Everybody Dance," GB.
BURGESS, DOROTHY: Actress. b. Los Angeles.
March 4, 1907. Appeared In 1929 In "Pleasure Crazed,"
"Protection," "In Old Arizona," "Song of Kentucky."
Fox: "Beyond Victory," "Swing High" (1930). Pathe:
"Recaptured Love," Warner; "Lasca of the Rio Grande."
Universal; "Taxi Please," First National; "Cleopatra,"
Pathe. Was In following plays in Los Angeles: "The
Squall," "Lulu Belle," "Bird of Fame," "The Broken
Wing"; "The Stoker" (1932), Allied: "Malay Nights."
Mayfair; (1933) "Easy Millions." Fox; "What Price
Decency," Equitable; "I Love That Man," Paramount;
"It's Great to be Alive," Fox; "Hold Your Man." MGM;
"Headline Shooter," Radio; "Ladles Must Love," Uni-
versal; "The Important Witness," Tower; "From Head-
quarters," Warner. In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby la
Stolen," Paramount; "Fashions of 1934," "A Modern
Hero," "The Circus Clown," First National; "Orient
Express." "Gambling." Fox; "Hat, Coat, Glove." RKO
"Aflfalrs of a Gentleman," Universal; "Black Moon.'
Columbia. In 1935: "Village Tale," RKO.
BURGESS, GEORGE V. T.: Vice-president, General Ser-
vice Studios, Inc. b. Pittsburgh. Pa., March 13, 1903;
e. Yale University: m. Helen Steers. Was member of
firm of engineers and constructors. F. H. McGraw and
Company. New York, until 1931. In consulting engineer-
ing department. Electrical Research Products. Inc., until
1933, then with Eastern Service Studios, Inc.. as studio
manager, president and general manager, then named vice-
president. General Service Studios, Inc., May, 1936.
BURGESS, HELEN: Actress. In 1936: "The Plains-
man." Paramount. In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Para-
mount.
BURGESS, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almaoac.)
BURGHARDT, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BURGUM, MARY: Editor, Modern Screen, New York
City; b. Medford, Mass., October 26, 1904; e. Barnard
College, 1926; married. Has been reader for Fox Film
Corpn., assistant to Gustav Saenger, editor of Carl Fischer,
Inc., music publishers, and editorial assistant on Musical
Observer and Metronome. Editorial assistant, associate
editor, than editor of Modern Screen, Dell Publishing Co.
BURKE, BARRY: Twin City district manager. Minne-
sota Amusement Company, Minneapolis. Minn. : b. Fort
Worth. Texas, Sept. 12, 1886; e. public schools and busi-
ness college; married. Brought up In theatre business
Started as assistant treasurer, legitimate theatre, then all
departments back-stage, then stage manager. Assistant
manager, then manager. Palace Theatre, Ft. Worth, for
Southern Enterprises. Inc. (Paramount), 1919. Manager
Palace Theatre, Dallas, Texas, then division manager,
Colorado, Paramount Publix. Division manager, Colorado.
Kansas and Texas for Publix, then division manager, Iowa
and part of Illinois, for Publix. Twin City district man-
ager. Minneapolis and St. Paul, for Publix. later taken
over by Minnesota Amusement Company.
BURKE, BILLIE: Actress, b. Washington. D. C.
1SS5. e. in England; widow of Florenz Ziegfeld. Stage
experience: "My Wife," "The Marquise," "The Truth
Game," and others. Appeared in the silent films "Peggy."
"Eve's Daughter," "Sadie Love," (1930) "Ranch House
Blues," Pathe Rodeo comedies. Appeared in "Bill of
Divorcement" (1932). RKO Radio: (1933) "Christopher
Strong," RKO Radio; "Dinner at Eight." MGM; "Only
Yesterday." Universal. In 1934: "Finishing School."
"We're Rich Again." "Where Sinners Meet." RKO;
"Forsaking All Others," MGM. In 1935: "Socletv
Doctor," "After Office Hours," MGM; "Becky Sharp,"
RKO-Pioneer; "Doubting Thomas," Fox; "She Couldn't
Take It," Columbia. In 1936: "My American Wife,"
Paramount; "Piccadilly Jim." MGM; "Craig's Wife,"
Columbia.
BURKE, EDWIN: Writer, director, b. Albany. Aug.
30, 1889; e. Normal College, Albany; h. 5 feet 10 Inches;
w. 160 pounds; gray hair, blue eyes; hy. reading. Studied
at American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York
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h LEO F
TED
•A-
Musical Director
for
Warner Bros.-First National Pictures
^
CRANE WILBUR
DIRECTOR-
SCREENPLAYS
(For Warner Bros.)
"HER HUSBAND'S SECRETARY"*
(Original)
"DANCE. CHARLIE. DANCE"*
(Screenplay)
"ADVENTURES OF FANG"
(Screenplay)
"ALCATRAZ ISLAND"
(Ori-^inal and Screenplay)
"SANTA ANITA"
(Original and Screenplay)
"ROMANCE OF ROBERT BURNS"
(Screenplay)
"THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM"*
(Screenplay)
*ln Collaboration
WRITER
DIRECTED
"WE'RE IN THE LEGION NOW"
(Grand National)
"YELLOW CARGO"
(Grand National)
"NAVY SPY"
(Grand National)
"DEVIL ON HORSEBACK"
(Grand National)
"ROMANCE OF ROBERT BURNS'
(Warner Bros.)
167
3ur — Bur
for 2 years and In 1910 joined a Shakespearean company
and played leading roles In "Othello" and "Hamlet";
hecame stage director of a stoclc company: wrote vaudevtile
sl<etdies: wrote the piay "The White Man" and then
"This Thing Called Love." Signed contract with Fox as
"Titer in 1929: 1930-31 stories include "Living For Love."
"Play Called Life." "The Man WTio Came Back." "Mr.
Lemon of Orange" and "Cure for the Blues." all for
Fox: also original and dialogues of "The Girl from
Havana." dialogue of "Not Quite Decent." dialogue and
scenario of "Speakeasy." Fox: story for "Woman Trap."
Paramount: dialogue for "Harmony at Home," Fox.
Oirected dialogue of "Dance Team." "Down to Earth"
and "Call Her Savage." "Happy Days," "Man Trouble,"
Fox: "The Dancers." Warner. In 1931: screen play "Bad
Girl." "Young As You Feel." "Sob Sister," Fox. 1933:
"Paddy. The Next Best Thing." 1934 wrote, directed
"Now I'll Tell." Fox: collaborated s/n screen story "Bright
Eyes." Fox. In 1935: screen play and dialogue. "One
More Spring." screen play, "The Farmer Takes a Wife."
Fox: screen play. "The Littlest Rebel." 20th Century-Fox.
FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BURKE,
Almanac. )
BURKE. JAMES: Actor. b New York City. Made
stage debut in New York Ci'v more than 2.^ years ago
In noUvwoorl. in 19.'!3 in "The Girl in 419." "College
Ilwiniir." "To the Last Man." Paramount. Then in "Ladv
Killer." "Torch Singer," "Blonde Bombshell." "The Man
Who Broke His Heart." "City Limits" (Monogram)
"Mystery Jinn" (Mnnograml. Al«o in 1931 in "t^ix of »
Kind" (Monogram) : "Wharf Angel" (Paramounti : "Lady
Bv Choice." Columbia; "Love Time." Fox- "Treasure
Island." MG:\I. In 19.';.5: "Buggies of Red Gap," Para-
mount: "Call of the Wild." UA-20th Century: "Dinky"
and "Broadway Gondolier." Warner Bros. : "The Mysterv
Man." "Make a Million." Monogram: "Welcome Home."
Fox: "Here Comes Cookie." "So Red the Rose." Para-
mount: "Frisco Waterfront." Republic. In 193fi: "Klon-
dike Annie." "Forgotten Faces." "Rhythm on the Range."
"Champagne Waltz." Paramount: "Song and Dance Man."
2flth Century-Fox: "The Leathernecks Have Landed."
"Dancing Feet." Republic: "36 Hours to Kill." "Can
TM.s Be Dixie" 2nth Cent. -Fox: "Old Hutch." MGM:
"Great Guy." GN.
BURKE. JOHN: IVtusic composer. In 1936: collaborated
on words and music "Go West. Young Man." Paramount:
lyrics "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
BURKE. JOHNNY: (See 19:;G-3; :\totion Picture
Almanac.)
BURKE. KATHLEEN: Actress. b. Hammond. Ind..
September 5. 1913: h. 5 feet 4 inches: brown eyes, black
hair: w. lO.'i pounds: p. non-prnfessinnal : e. high school,
maiored In dramatics: bobbies include literature, fencing,
swimming. Won Paramount contest for "Panther Woman"
out of 60.000 applicants. Appeared in "Island of Lost
Souls." Tn 1933 In "Murders in the Zoo." "Sunset
Pass." "Torch Singer," Paramount: "The Mad Game."
Fox. In 1934: "Six of a Kind." "Good Dame." Pan-
mount: "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back." ITpited
.Artists In 1935: "School for Girls." Liberty: "Li'-e'
of a Bengal Lancer." "Rocky 'Mountain Mystery." "The
Last Outpost." "Nevada." Paramount: "Mutiny Ahead."
Mnlestic: "Awakening of .Tim Burke." Columbia: "Navy
Wife." 20th Ccntnrv-Fnv.
BURKE. MARIE:
nac.)
(See 1930-37 Motion Picture Alnia-
MELVILLE: (See 1930-37 Motion Picti;
BURKE.
Almanac.)
BURKE. ORRIN: Actor. In 193.5: "Here's to Ro-
mance," "Show Them No Mercy." 20th Century-Fox, In
1937: "Nolindy's Baby," MGM,
BURKE. THOMAS: Writer, In 1930: handled adapta-
tinn for "Broken Blossoms." Twickenham film.
(See 1930-37 Motion I'lcturi
BURKHARDT, HARRY:
Almanac)
BURMAN. BEN LUCIEN: Writer, In 1931: story
"Heaven nn Kartb," ITniversal. In 1935: wrote novel
"Steamlioat 'Round the Bend," screened by Fox.
BURMESTER. AUGUSTA: (See 1936,37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
BURNABY. DAVY: Actor, b. Buckland. Herts.. lOng-
land. April 7. 1R81 : fair hair and light blue eyes: mar-
ried. Began acting career in 1902: with "Co-Optimists"
concert party. A frequent broadcaster over BBC system
Appeared in "Three Men in a Boat" 1933, ATP; "A
Sliot in the Dark" 1933, "Strike It Rich" 1933. "Cleaning
Up" 1933. and "On the Air" 1933, all for British
liion; "The Wishbone" 1933. Sound City; ".lust My Luck"
1933, B and D. In 1934: "How's Chances?" Fox-
British. In 1935: "Radio Parade of 1935," "Dandy
Dick." BIP. In 1936: "The Marriage of Corbal," General
Film.
BURNE, NANCY: Actress, h. 5 ft. 3 in.; w. 108
pounds: blonde hair and hazel eyes. In 1934 played In
four pictures for BIP. London, including "Dandy Dick";
also "Song at Eventide" (Butcher's) and "Irish Hearts"
(MGM). In 1935. "It Happened in Paris" (ABFD). In
1937: "Thunder in the City," Columbia.
BURNES. WALTER NOBLE: Writer. In 1930: story
"Billy the Kid," MGM. In 1935: story "Robin Hood
of EI Dorado." MGM.
BURNET, DANA: Writer. In 1936: wrote story which
was basis of "Follow Your Heart." Republic.
BURNETT, ROBERT: (See 1935-30 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BURNETT, W. R.: Writer. In 1930: "Little Caesar."
Warner. In 1931: "Iron Man." Universal: "Finger
Points." Warner. In 1932: "Scarface." United Artists:
"Beast of the City." MGM: "Law and Order." Universal,
In 1934: "Dark Hazard." Warner. In 1935: story of
"The Whole Town's Talking." Columbia: story. "Dr.
Socrates," Warner. In 1930: wrote novel which was basis
of "36 Hours to Kill," 20th Century-Fox.
BURNETTE. SMILEY: Actor, b. Summum, HL.
March 18, 1911; li. G feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 207
pounds; p. father a preaclier: by, collecting hotel letter-
heads. Had one-man radio station at Tuscola, 111. Ap-
peared on stage two years with Gene Autry. On screen
in 1934: "In Old Santa Fe" and "Phantom Empire."
In 1935: "Harmony Lane," Mascot: "Red River Valley,"
Republic. In 1936: "Comin' 'Round the Mountain." "The
Singing Cowboy." "Guns and Guitars," "A Man Be-
trayed," Republic: "The Border Patrolman." 2flth Cent.-
Fox. In 19.37: "Larceny on the Air." Republic; "Dick
Tracy." Republic serial.
BURNIER. ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Cibouiette."
Franco- American.
BURNS. BOB: Actor, li. Van Buren, Ark.; father.
W. R, Burns, engineer. Was in tlie Marines, Played
ills "bazooka" in nivht ciulis before signing Paramount
contract. In 1935: "The Singing Vagabond." Republic.
In 1936: "Rliythm on the Range." Paramount, In 1937:
"Big Broadcast of 1937." Paramount.
BURNS. BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BURNS. DAVID: Actor, In 1936: "Crime Over Lon-
don," UA, In 1937: "Strangers on Honeymoon," GB.
BURNS. EDMOND: Actor. b. Philadelphia, Pa..
September 27. 1892: h. 6 feet 2 inches; black hair and
blue-gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Kathryn McDezItt and
William Burns; e. Sixth Street high school. Philadelphia:
chief hobby Is golf. Entered pictures in 1918. following
a stage' career, and appeared in "She Goes to War,"
"Humming Bird," "East Is West," ".lazzmania."
"Chinese Parrot." "Phvllis of the Follies" and "Forlorn
River": (1929) "Hard to Get." "The Love Racket"
"Children of the Ritz." First National. In 1936: "Holly-
wood Boulevard," Paramount.
BURNS. EDWARD W.: .Actor, b. New York City; h.
6 feet 1 inch; black hair and gray eyes; w. 163 pounds:
e. Pinery and Jtarquand preparatory schools. Erasmus Hall
hieh scliool, and Rutgers University. In stock in 1934 In
"Reavenlv Bodies" and "Holiday's End." Appeared at
Dobbs Ferry in "White Cargo." On screen In 1935:
"Another Face." RKO. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet."
RKO.
BURNS. FRED: Aetor. b. Fort Keogh. Mont. Earl.v
career in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. "101 Ranch"
show, and rope throwing and riding exhibitions. Started
in motion pictures with old Sellg company and worked
for many companies. Pictures Include: "The Overland
Stage." "California Mall." "Rio Rita" and "Parade of
the West": with Ken Maynard in Tiffany's "The Midnight
Stage" and Bob Steele in "The Land of Missing Men."
Tiffany.
BURNS, HARRY: Actor.
In 1937: "Two Wise Maids.
In 1936: "Hot Money.
■ Republic.
WB.
BURNS. HARRY. AND COMPANY: Vaudeville
In 1935: Vitaphone short product.
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PETER MILNE
JOS. K. WATSO N
1936 Credits
"LAND BEYOND THE LAW"*
"MELODY FOR TWO"*
"CHEROKEE STRIP"*
"ECHO MOUNTAIN"*
(Technicolor)
"CHAMPAIGN HOUR"
(Technicol
cnnicoior
ORIGINAL
"QUEEN OF BURLESQUE"
Writing for
WARNER BROS. -FIRST NATIONAL
* In Collaboration
169
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BURNS, MARION: Actress, b. Hollywood. Cal. : li. 5
feet iM inches; grey eyes and dark biown huir: w. 120
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Hollywood schools and
University of California at Los Angeles; m. Bruce Mac-
farland, actor; hy. swimming. Stage experience: "Broad-
way." "Intimate Relations.", "The Front Page" and
others. Under contract to Fox. appeared in 1932 in "The
Golden West," in 1933 in "Devil Tiger." In 1931:
"Born to Be Bad." United Artists-20th Century. In 1935:
"Paradise Canyon," Monogram.
Actress. In 1935: "Dandy Dick,"
BURNS, NANCY:
BIP.
BURNS, NEAL: Actor, b. Bristol. Pa., June 26. 1892;
h. 5 feet 5Vz inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 140 pounds:
e. Bristol. Pa., high school; ra. Joan Marquis, profes-
sional: hy. golfing. On stage in musical comedy and in
stock with Morosco; "Just Out of College," "The Sporting
Duchess," "A Stubborn Cinderella." "The Girl In the
Taxi" and "The Girl of My Dreams." Began screen
career with Ince-Trlangle In 1914 and has been with
Universal, First National and Christie, productions being
"Slick Slickers." "Hot Scotch," "Loose Change," and
among his Christie 1930-31 for Educational-Christie.
"Johnny's Weekend." "Tearing to Go," and others. In
1934: "Six of a Kind," Paramount.
BURNS. ROBERT: Band leader. Coupled with John
Swor and billed as "Black and Blue." b. Van Buren,
Ark.. August 2, 1982: h. 6 feet, 2 Inches; w. 205 pounds;
Brown hair, blue eyes; hy. shooting. e. attended the
University of Arkansas. Married and has one child.
BURNS. ROBERT E.: Actor, b. Montana; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and dark gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. Helena,
Mont. Wild West performer. Screen career: Biograph,
Vitagraph. Fine Arts, Dixon Films. Pictures Include:
"Ladles Preferred." "Never Too Late," Educational: "The
Thunder Riders," Universal: "The Bronc Stomper," "The
Apache Raider," Pathe; "The Little Buckaroo," FBO;
in "The Cockeyed World." Fox; "Hand 'Em Over," Uni-
versal. In 1933: "Sagebush Trail." Monogram.
BURNS & ALLEN: Actors. George Burns (r. n.
Nathan Birbaum) and Grade Allen; married. Completed
a six-year contract with RKO theatres. Appeared on the
radio for 15 weeks for the British Broadcasting Company.
In 1931 made film debut in Paramount shorts. Appeared
in the Paramount features, "The Big Broadcast." "Inter-
national House." "College Humor" and short product.
Paramount. In 1934: "Six of a Kind," "Many Happy
Returns," "We're Not Dressing," Paramount. In 193.=i:
"Love in Bloom," "Here Comes Cookie." "The Big Broad-
cast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: "The Big Broadcast
of 1937," "College Holiday," Paramount. In radio.
BURNSIDE, HENRIETTA: Actress. In 1934 appeared
in "Ladies Should Listen," Paramount. In 1936: "Woman
Trap," Paramount,
BURNSTEIN, JULES: Distributor and producer, b.
New York City, 1880; married. All his business career
has been in the theatrical line; motion pictures 23 years.
BURR, C. C: Independent producer, Hollywood; b.
Brooklyn, N. Y., January 30, 1891; h. 5 feet 8% Inches;
black hair and gray eyes: w. 185 pounds; p. Anna Louise
and Richard Ogden Burr, non -professionals: e. Hacken-
sack high. Bethlehem Prep, Nazareth Hall, University of
Pennsylvania; m. Clemence Amy Burr, non-professional;
has five sons, daughter; hy. polo, pictures. Entered Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania (class of 1911) after attending
several preparatory schools, then became a newspaper
reporter and worked on publicity for the New York Times.
Later went to New York Edison Company and McCall
Company, and then advertising department, the Times.
Became advertising manager of Paramount, then of
Famous Players Lasky Corp. in the latter part of 1918
and became assistant general manager, holding that
post for two years, when he left and started making his
own pictures. His first film was sold to the Strand
theatres in New York, opened there February 3, 1920.
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
p. -
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e. - - education
pro. -
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A contract was arranged with E. W. Hammons. who was
about to start a distributing company for short subjects
later to be known as Educational. The Torchy comedies
continued for three years until the star made features.
Burr then produced all star comedies featuring Charlie
Murray and Raymond McKee, Hodkinson-Pathe release.
Also made four features yearly In addition to the Hines
features, "Restless Wives." "Youth for Sale," "Sea In
Ships," Johnny Hines feature comedies and "I Am the
Law" were Burr's outstanding money-makers. He selected
many girls for the Torchy comedies who became stars. The
leading women in the first Torchies, In order named, were
Billie Dove, Jacqueline Logan, Dorothy Mackaiil, Jobyna
Ralston, Norma Shearer, Dolores Costello, Clara Bow and
others. He took Johnny Hines, then an obscure young
comedian, built him via the two-reel route to stardom with
First National and kept him there three years, 1925 to
1928. In 1929 produced "A Christmas Fantasy," "The
Circus" and a re-issue of "The Sea"; in 1930 "Storm and
Strife Comedies" and the stage plays "Freedom" and "The
Bandit." In 1932 produced "The Midnight Patrol" and
"Western Limited," which was released through Mono-
gram. In 1931-33 directed and produced Torchy series for
Educational and Educational Twentieth Century-Fox, In
1934: theatrical production "Murder in Hollywood." "The
Dangerous Way." motion picture production. In 1935
produced "Kentucky Blue Streak." "Rip Roaring Riley."
"Skybound." In 1936: "Suicide Squad." "I'll Name the
Murderers," "The Reckless Way," "Special Agent, Kl."
In 1937: "Saddle Your Blues." "One O'CIock Alibi,"
"Lone Prairie," "Murder After Midnight."
BURR, EUGENE: Motion picture and dramatic editor
and critic. The Billboard, New York City; b. New York
City. July 27, 1906; p. Eugene P. and Alwlne Burr; e.
Columbia, A.B.. 1926; m. Eugenie McMahon. and has
one daughter, Noel Anne. Advance agent, company man-
ager and press representative for Charles Frohman, Inc.,
Gilbert Miller and the Theatre Guild, shows Including
"The Age of Innocence," "Journey's End." "Berkeley
Square," and others. On The Billboard six years,
handling legitimate shows, films, vaudeville and Indoor
amusement fields.
Actor. In 1936: "Green Pastures.
BURRESS, JIMMY:
WB.
BURRESS, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1934 appeared Ir-
"Fashions of 1934." First National: "Jane Eyre,"
Monogram. In 1935: "Grand Old Girl," Radio; "The
Little Colonel," Fox,
collaborated on screen
BURRI, E.: Writer. In 1936:
play "The. Royal W'altz," Ufa.
BURRT, M.: Writer. In 1936: story "The Sky Parade,"
Paramount.
BURRUD, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Jan. 12, 1925 at
Hollywood; h. 4 feet 6 inches; w. 84 pounds; blue eyes
and light brown hair; p. L. J. and Jane Lindsey Burrud;
e. Hollywood Community Theatre School. At the age
of 8 played in stage production of "Music in the Air."
In 1935: "Three Kids and a Queen," Universal; "Devil's
Squadron," "Pride of the Marines," Columbia. In 1936:
"Nobody's Fool," "Postal Inspector," "The Magnificent
Brute." "His Night Out," "Two In a Crowd." U. In
1937: "Fair Warning," 20th Cent. -Fox.
BURSTYN, JOSEPH: Distributor. In 1937: with
Arthur Mayer distributed the picture, "The Eternal Mask."
BURTIS, JAMES: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Trick
for Trick," Fox; "One Sunday Afternoon." Paramount
In 1934: "Hips, Hips. Hooray," RKO; "Twentieth Cen-
tury," Columbia; "Here Comes the Groom," Paramount;
"Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as
feature by Majestic. In 1935: "Wings in the Dark." Para-
mount; "The Mystery Man,'
Monogram; "Mr. Dynamite,"
Thousand Dollars a Minute,'
Return of Jimmy Valentine,'
"The Keeper of the Bees,"
"Stormy," Universal; "A
Republic, In 1936: "The
'Dancing Feet." Republic;
'The Criminal Within," Chesterfield; "Ghost Patrol,'
Puritan; "General Spanky," MGM. In 1937: "Arizona
Mahoney," Paramount.
BURTIS, THOMSON: Writer, ''Under Cover Man."
"Madison Square Garden," Paramount. In 1933: "Soldiers
of the Storm." Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on "Star
of Midnight," RKO-Radio,
BURTON, BERNARD: Film editor. In 1935: "Vaga-
bond Lady." MGM; "She Gets Her Man." "Fighting
Youth." "The Invisible Ray." Universal. In 1936:
"Showboat." U.
BURTON. CLARENCE: Actor, b. Fort Lyons. Mo..
May 10, 1882; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; dark brown eyes and
hair; w. 180 pounds; e. Nevada public school and L. A.
high; m. ; has one child. Forrest Oliver. 7; hy. baseball.
Has lived in San Francisco. Los Angeles, Reno, Nev.
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KAY FRANCIS
ULRICH STEINDORFF
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?ur — Bus
StaKe caieer: 20 years musical comedy, dramatic stock,
road shows and circus. Kntercd Dictures In 1912. Pictures
Include- "Stool Pigeon." "Ten Commandments." "Miss
T/iiIu Rett." "Forbidden Fruit." Paramount: "KIne of
Klnes." "Ondless Oirl." DeMille-Pathe: "Submarine."
Oolumbla: "Square Crooks," Fox: "Barnum Was RiEht."
TTnlversal: a sailor In "Midnight Madness." Pathe:
defense attorney in "The Love Racket." First National
BURTON. DAVID: Director, b. Odessa. Russia. May
22. 1890; e. Philadelphia. Pa. Stage director for Charles
Frnhman Productions. New York: directed Alice Brady.
Klsle Ferguson. William Gillette. Otis Skinner. RilUe
riiirke. .Tosenh Rchildkraut. Directed "The Circle" and
"The Bishop Murder Case." "Strictly Unconventional."
for MGM: co-directed "The Spoilers," "Fighting Cara-
vans" and "Skippy" for Paramount. Directed "Confes-
sions of a Co-Ed" and "Dancers in the Dark." also for
Paramount. In 19.3.3: "Brief Moment." "Let's Fall In
Love." Columbia. In 1934: "Sisters TTnder the Skin."
"Lady By Choice." Columbia. In 1935: "Princess O'Hara "
ITniversal: "The Melody Lingers On." UA-Reliance; "Make
Way for a Lady." RKO-Radio.
BURTON. FREDERICK: Actor. b. Indiana. 1871:
h. 6 feet. % Inch: blue eyes and brown grey eves- w.
lfi.5 pounds: p. David P. and Jfartha McCoy, non-nrofes-
sionnls: e Central College; m. .Tessle Lawrle. Made first
stage appearance with the Orand Opera House Stock Cn.
In Indianapolis. Indiana, 1900; played in George Ade's
"The College Widow" : played one year In T,ondnn 1n
"Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch " also Itr "Coauette "
New York. Entered pictures with Famous Players Cosmn-
polltan Studios. Plaved In th» following pictures: "The
Big Trail." "Sweepstakes." RTCO Pathe: "Secret Ser-
vice." Radio: "Woman from 'Monte Carlo." "Fireman
Save My Child" and "Alias the Doctor." all Warner;
"Mata Harl," MOM; "An American Tragedy." Para-
nioimt. In 1933: "The Working Man." Warner: "Golden
Harvest." Paramount: "Counsellor-at-Law." TTnlversal. In
1934: "Love Birds" TTnlversal In 193S: "Transient
Lady." TTnlversal : "McFadden's Flats." Paramount ; "Ship-
mates Forever." FN. In 193fi: "The Calling of Dan
Matthews." "Theodora Goes Wild." Columbia: "Kverv-
body's Old M^n." f^Oth Century-FoT: "Mummy's Boys"
RKO-Radio. Tn 19.37: "Love is News," "Nancy Steele
is Missing." 2nth Cent. -Fox.
BURTON. JOHN: Actor. Tn 1936: "Llovds of Tx)ndon."
2nth Cent. -Fox: "Beloved Enemy." TJA. In 1937: "The
Lost Horizon." Columbia.
BURTON. MARTIN
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
BURTON, VAL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.1
BURTWELL. FREDERICK: Stage Actor and Director
since 1914: also broadcast artist on BBC system. Film
work (as plaver) includes: "Other People's Sins" 1931.
Stnll: "A Gentleman of Paris" 1931. Gaumont: ".Tiist
Mv Luck" 1932 B nnd D: "The Path of Giorv" 1934.
Triumph. In 1936: "Rembrandt." TJA. In 1937: "Gypsy."
WB.
BUSCH. ERNST: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "Hdl
on Earth." Aeolian Pictures. In 1936: "Der Kampf."
Amkino.
BUSCH. EUGENE: Writer, b. New York Citv. N. T..
•Tanuary 27. 1909; h. 5 feet 8% inches: dark brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 148 pounds: e. Townsend Harris Hall,
New York City, and Columbia college: hy. tennis, theatre,
running and swimming. Stage experience with Selwyn
three years. Charles Frohman. Inc.. two years, in charge
of amateur theatricals In his freshman year at Columbia.
Then became associated witti Frank Relcher as assistant
on dialogue at Pathe. also assistant to .loseph Schlldkraut
during his Hollywood Playhouse venture.
BUSCH. LEO NORBERT: Doctor of Engineering. Head
of patent department, Kodak A.-G.. Berlin, b. Reck-
linghausen. Westfalen. Germany. April 10. 1898; m. Marle-
Luise Sarra7.in. .Tune 3, 1928; e. Humanistisches Gym-
nasium. Recklinghausen, to 1916; 1920-21. Technical High
School. Berlin-Charlottenburg: 1921-24, Technical High
School. Stuttgart: 1924-25. again at Technical High School.
Rerlln-Charlottenburg. Tivo and one-half years soldier In
World War. Before entering motion picture industry.
had one year's practice In shipyard and followed with
study of naval architecture In Berlin-Charlottenburg. Then
changed over to Technical High School. Stuttgart, and
passed examination as engineer In technical-organic chem-
istry. Took degree as doctor of engineering. Technical
High School. Charlottenburg. thesis, dissertation dealing
with photographic fixing baths. Worked for nearly two
years at IClnotechnlsche Pruf.-u. Versuchsanstalt of Tech-
nical High School. Berlin-Charlottenburg. under Prof.
Dr. E. Lehmann. 1925. joined Kodak G.M.B.H. as head
of the nhototechnical department. Then present post.
BUSCH. NOEL: Cinema editor. Time Magazine. New
York: b. New York. Dec. 27. 1906.
BUSCH. MAE: Actress. b. Melbourne. Australia,
.lanuary 20. 1897. e. convent. Madison. N. .1. : h. 5 feet
4 inches; w. 120 pounds: black hair and grey eves.
Played leads on stage with Eddie Foy. Screen appearances
include "Fazil." "San Francisco Nights." "The Beauty
Shoppers." "Tongues of Scandal." "The Truthful Sex."
"A Man's Man." "Sisters of Eve" (Ravart). "Alibi"
(TTnited Artlstsl. and "Young Desire" (TTnlversal). In
1933: "Sucker Money." Hollywood; "Lilly Turner." First
National; Radio short product: "Cheating Blondes."
Maiestic: "Secrets of Hollywood, " produced by Lester P.
Scott. .Tr. : "Picture Brides." Allied: "Dance. Girl.
Dance," Chesterfield, In 1934: "Beloved," TTnlversal:
"Sons of the Desert." MGAt short product; "The Road
to Ruin" First Division: "T Like It That Way." TTnl-
versal. In 1935: "Stranded." Warner. In 1936: "The
Bohemian Girl." MGM.
BUSCH. N1VEN: Writer. Tn 1932: "Scarlet Dawn."
"Miss Pinkerton." Warner. Tn 1933 with Manuel Seff
wrote stnrv and screen play. "College Coach." Warner. In
1934: "The Man With Two Faces." "He Was Her Man.''
"The Big Shakedown," "Babbitt." Warner. In 1935:
collaborated on "Three Kids and a Queen." "Lady Tubbs."
Universal.
BUSCHELL. BRIAN: Actor. Tn 1936: "Spy of Na-
poleon." Twickenham.
BUS-FEKETE. LADISLAUS: Writer. MGM; b. Kecs
kemet. Hunnary. .Tan. 29. 1896: married: p. .Tosef and
Maria: e. The .Toseph Royal Hungarian Technological TTniv.
.Tournalist. novelist, playwright. Has written 25 plays,
among which the best known are "Ferike as Guest" and
"Her Excellencv's Clear Store." IMGM; "Money Isn't
Everything." "Birthday " "^fnre than Love." "Ladle'
in Love." ".lean/" 20th Cenfury-Fox; "Cape of Good
Hope." Columbia. .Toined JIGM.
BUSH. FRANK N.: Studio manager. Gaumont-Britlsh
Instructional. Ltd. b. Hertford. Eng.. Dec. 24. 1905. m.
e. Hertford grammar school. In building trade. Assistant
art director, location manager and art director, studio
manager three years.
BUSH, JAMES: Actor, b. Ohio; graduated from the
Los Angeles High School. Stage experience. First appeared
on the screen in "Wild Horse Mesa." "If I Had a
Million." "The Great .Tasper." "Prosperity." In 1933
appeared in "One M:in's .Tourney." Radio. In 1934:
"Eight Girls in n Boat." ■PTramount • "Beg-'^rs in
Ermine." Monogram; "The Merry Prinks." Warner:
"Burn 'Em Up Barnes." Mascot serial also released as
feature by Mniastic. Tn 1935: "Strangers All." "The
Arizonlan." "The Return of Peter Grimm." "Freckles."
RKO: "A Shot in the Dark." Chesterfield: "Harmony
Lane." "Confidential." Mascot. In 1936: "Celling Zero."
FN: "O'Mallev of the Mounted." 20th Century-Fox:
"M'Llss." RKO-Radio: "The Glory Trail." Crescent. In
1937: "Battle of Greed," Crescent.
BUSH. PAUL H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BUSH ELL. ANTHONY: Actor, b. Westerham. Kent
County, England, May 19, 1904: h. 6 feet, light brown
hair and blue eyes: w. 150 nounds: p. non-professionals:
e. Magdalen college and Hertford college. Oxford; m.
Zelma O'Neal, professional: hy. cricket, fencing, tennis,
boxing and golf. Stage experience in the following plays:
"Diplomacy." with Gladys Cooper In London, also "Peter
Pan." "Trio." "Is Zat So." all in London, and In
1927-1928 "Her Cardboard Lover." with .Teanne Eagels.
New York. 1928 "The Enemy," In London and "The
Sacred Flame" In New Yorlc. Screen experience In 1929
in "Disraeli." for Warner Brothers, the luvenile lead in
"The Flirting Widow." for First National and ".Tourney's
End" 1930, for Tiffany-Stahl. Returned to England in
1932 and appeared in the following Alms there: "The
Silver Greyhound" Warner Bros. -P.N. . "Dangerous
Ground." "Sally Bishop." British Lion and "The Mld-
shipmald." Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1933: "I Was a Spy."
"The Ghoul" Gaumont-Britlsh. "Soldiers of the King."
Gainsborough: "Channel Crossing.'" (1933). Gaumont-
Britlsh: "Crime on the Hill." "Red Wagon." (19331
"Love at Second Sirht." (19341. B.I. P. Tn 1934: "The
Woman in Command." G-B: "The Scarlet Pimpernel."
London-UA.: "Lillies of the Field." B & D: "Forbidden
Territory." GB. In 1936: "Dusty Ermine," Twickenham.
In 1937: "Dark .Tourney," UA.
BUSHMAN. FRANCIS X.: Actor. r. n. Francis
Xavler Bushman; b. Norfolk, Va.. January 10. 1885: h.
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Bus— But
5 feet 11 Inches; light hair aod blue eye*; w. 190 pounds;
e. Biammar and public schools and Ammandale coUeee:
hy. most sports. Stage experience started at the age of
nine years when he appeared In stock and repertoire, and
also appeared in Pasadena Playhouse sketches. Screen
experience in 1911 with Cssanay. He has also worked
with Metro. Vltagraph, Universal, Gotham, Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia and appeared In "Ben Hur."
"Lady in Ermine," "Marriage Clause," "The Grip of
the Yukon," "Man Higher Up," "Midnight Life," "Say
It with Sables," "Charge of the Gauchos," "Thirteenth
Juror," "Call of the Circus," "Dude Wrangler" and
others. Freelance player. In 1936: "Hollywood Boulevard,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Dick Tracy," Republic serial.
BUSHUEV, G.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are From
Kronstadt," Amkino.
BUSHMAN, RALPH: (Francis X.. Jr.) Actor, b.
Baltimore; 6 feet, 2% Inches: brown hair, blue eyes: 210
pounds; p. Francis X. Bushman, professional; e. Mount
Washington Seminary, Stanton Military Academy, Balti-
more Polytechnical School, three months at John Hopkins
University; hy. sports. Left university to appear in
silent films in Hollywood. Was stage manager for his
father's vaudeville tour, then entered vaudeville himself.
Returning to Hollywood, appeared In "Our Hospitality,"
and "The Man Life Passed By." Later was in vaudeville,
one sketch, "When Love Is Young," running one and a
half years. Under contract to MGM, appeared in "Viva
Villa" and "Chained." MGM. In 1935: "The Murder
Man," MGM.
BUSLEY, JESSIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BUSSELLE. PAUL: Movie editor. Daily Times, Tacoma.
Wash.; b. Indianapolis, Ind., July 14, 1901; e. high school,
two years in college; has two children. Started 12 years
ago on the Telegram, Portland, Ore., then wag with the
Morning Astorian, Astoria, Ore., for two years. Has been
with various weeklies and dailies in Washington. Has
been associated with Times six years.
BUSSEY, FARGO: Actor. In 1936: appeared in "Ghost
Patrol," Puritan.
BUSTER, BUD: Actor. In 1935: "The Cyclone
Ranger," "The Texas Rambler," "The Vanishing Riders,"
Spectrum. In 1936: "Riding Avenger." "Headin" for
the Rio Grande," GN. In 1937: "Arizona Days," GN;
"Old Louisiana," Crescent.
BUSTILLO. ORO, JUAN: Freelance director. b.
Mexico City, Mexico, June 2, 1904; p. Spanish; e. Uni-
versity of Mexico Law School. Opened practice as at-
torney-at-law, then motion picture critic. Wrote plays
including "Los que Vuelven," "Masas," "Justicia, S. A."
(Editorial Cenit, Madrid. Spain, 1933), "San Miguel
de las Espinas" (1934). Scenario writer: (1934)
"Tiburon," La Mexicans Elaboradora de Pellculas; "El
Compadre Mendoza," Aguila Films: "El Fantasma del
Convento," Producciones FESA. In 1934: directed "Dos
Monies," Producciones Proa. In 1935: directed "Monja
y Casada, Virgen y Martlr," Producciones Alcayde; "El
Misterio del Rostro Palido." Producciones Alcayde.
BUTCHER, EDWARD W.: Production Manager, b. Troy,
N. Y., May 15, 1892; b. 6 feet 10 inches: brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. father was a detec-
tive; e. public schools of Troy; married and has four chil-
dren, three by his first wife and the fourth by his
second marriage. Left the clothing business to become
manager of the Broadway Strand theatre in Detroit,
Michigan. In 1917 went to New York as production
manager for Clara Kimball Young, then went to California,
remaining in that capacity for 6 years. Made 14 Inde-
pendent pictures that were released by F.B.O. In 1925
affiliated himself with the Fox West Coast studios,
becoming associate producer in 1929. Resigned In 1931
to become studio manager at RKO studios. In June,
1932. returned to Fox Film Corporation studio as studio
manager. In 1934 made an associate producer. In 1935:
"Its a Small World," "Our Little Girl," "In Old Ken-
tucky," Fox. Production Manager, Selznick Int'l.
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BUTLER, A.: Secretary -Treasurer. Standard Pictures
Corp.; b. Atlanta. Ga., Dec. 28. 19U0; e. Atlanta. Fi-
nancing before joining Standard Pictures.
BUTLER, DAVID: Director and writer, b. San Fran-
cisco, Cal., December 17, 1895; e. Leland Stanford. Jr..
University; h. 6 feet; w. 225 pounds; black hair, blue
eyes. Was stage manager for Oliver Morosco at the
Morosco theatre in Los Angeles for three years: has
directed "The Rush Hour," "Should Husbands Come
First." Pathe; "The Quarterback," Paramount: "Prep
and Pep." Fox; "High School Hero," "The News Parade,"
"Chasing Through Europe," "Sunny Side Up." Fox: wrote
and directed "Movietone Follies of 1929"; played Navy
Coach in "Salute," "Plutocrat," Fox; directed "High
Society Blues," "Just Imagine," "The Connecticut
Yankee," "Business and Pleasure," "Delicious," "Down
to Earth," "Handle With Care"; In 1933, "Hold Me
Tight," directed and adapted "My Weakness," all for
Fox. In 1934: directed and collaborated on story and
screen play, "Bottoms Up," directed "Handy Andy,"
"Bright Eyes," Fox; "Have a Heart," MGM. In 1935:
directed "The Little Colonel," "Doubting Thomas," Fox;
•The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: di-
rected "Captain January," "Pigskin Parade," "White
Fang," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on screen play
"The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox.
BUTLER, FRANK: Actor, writer. b. Oxford,
December 28, 1895; b. 6 feet IH inches; dark brown hair
and eyes; w. 185 pounds; p. Sarah Ann Hedges and
Frederick Butler, non-professionals; e. New College School,
Oxford, and New College, Oxford, London; m. Ethel
Virginia Chapman, non-professional; hy. sailing boats,
postage stamps and fishing. Stage experience several years.
Writing for the last seven years, bavioc written about 30
Hal Roach comedies, also for Paramount, "The Big
Killing," "Just Married" and "Someone to Love," and
for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer In collaboration with Sylvia
Thalberg, "China Bound," "Untamed." "Montana,"
"The Circle" and "Remote Control." 19$0-31; "Strictly
Unconventional," "New Moon," "When a Feller Needs a
Friend," "Montana Moon," "Those Three French Girls,"
"This Modern Age," "Prosperity," MGM. In 1933:
"College Humor" ; with Claude Binyon wrote additional
dialogue, "Girl Without a Room," "The Way to Love";
with Norman Rellly Ralne wrote original story, "White
Woman," Paramount. In 1934: With Claude Binyon.
wrote screen play for "SeaKh for Beauty," "Ladies
Should Listen," "Babes in Toyland," MGM; In 1935,
adaptation "The Milky Way," Paramount. Produced the
play "Hangman's Whip" at St. James Theatre, New York.
In 1935: author, "Vagabond Lady," collaborated on story,
"Bonnie Scotland," MGM; collaborated on "Coronado,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on adaptation and
screen play, "Strike Me Pink," UA; collaborated on
screen play, "The Milky Way," "Champagne Waltz,"
"The Princess Comes Across." In 1937: "Waiklki Wed-
ding," "And Then Came Spring," Paramount.
BUTLER, JIMMY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Only
Yesterday," "Beloved," Universal. In 1934: "No Greater
Glory," Columbia; "Rpmance in Manhattan," RKO;
"Manhattan Melodrama," MGM. In 1935: "When a
Man's a Man," Fox; "Laddie," BKO; "Dinky," Warner;
"The Dark Angel," United Artists. In 1937: "Battle
of Greed," Crescent.
BUTLER, JOEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BUTLER, JOHNNY: Actor. In 1936: "Make Way
for a Lady," RKO-Badio.
BUTLER, LAURANCE: Cameraman. In 1936: col-
laborated on special effects, "The Man Who Could Work
Miracles," UA.
BUTLER, ROSITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BUTNER, JAMES H.: Sales manager, GB Pictures,
Atlanta, Ga. b. Perry, Ga.; e. University of Georgia;
married. Was newspaper editor and with Associated
Press, Washington, D. C. Manager, Mutual Film Corp-
oration, Philadelphia, 1912; manager, Philadelphia and
Washington, Triangle Film Corporation; manager. Educa-
tional Pictures, Atlanta. Active in securing reduction
in express rates for exhibitors of the southeast.
BUTT, LAWSON W.: Actor, b. 1883; h. 6 feet 2
inches; dark complexion. Stage career: "The Wanderer."
"Merry Wives of Windsor," "Taming of the Shrew."
Screen career: Selig, Metro, Paralta, Pathe, Famous
Players, United, Hampton-Hodkinson, Tyrad. Goldwyn.
Robertson-Cole, Pioneer, First National, FBO, Paramount.
Fox, Associated Exhibitors, A. O. Steen. Inc. Pictures
include: "Foreign Devils," MOM; "The Beloved Rogue."
United Artists.
BUTTERFIELD, ALLYN: Editor Pathe News. Started
with Vltagraph in 1915. In production next eight years,
editing features and serials In many major companies.
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Lloyd A. French
DIRECTOR
WARNER BROTHERS VITAPHONE STUDIO
BROOKLYN. N. Y.
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5ut— Byr
Newsreel field In 1923. joining International Newsreel
Editing Staff. Witli Kinogram Newsreel in executive
capacity. Joined Universal Newsreel in 1929 as asso-
ciate editor, tlien became editor-in-cliief. producing the
"Stranger tlian Fiction" and "Going riaces witli Lowell
Thomas" series. Kdited RKOs "Bring 'Em Back
Alive." and Universal's "World's Greatest Tlirills" and
"The Fighting President." Joined Pathe News. Inc., as
managing editor, 1935. In 1937 became editor. Member
AMPA.
BUTTERWORTH, CHARLES: Actor, b. South Bend,
Ind. ; e. Notre Dame College and won his law degree.
Stage experience in "Sweet Adeline." "Americana" and
others. On screen: "The Life of the Party" (1930).
"ManhatUn Parade" (1932). Warner. In 1933: "The
Nuisance," "Penthouse." "The Cat and the Fiddle."
MGM; "My Wealtness," Fox. In 1934: "Hollywood
Party." "Student Tour," "Forsaking All Others." MGJI ;
"Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back." United Artists. In
1935: "The Night Is Young," "Baby Face Harrington,"
MGM; "Orchids to You," Fox. In 1936: "The Magnificent
Obsession," Universal; "The Moon's Our Home," Para-
mount; "Half Angel." 20th Century-Fox; "We Went To
College." MGM; "Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "Swing High, Swing Low." Par.imount. Radio
"Packard Hour" broadcast.
BUTTOLPH, DAVID: Musical director. In 1935:
"Show Them No Mercy," "Navy Wife." 20th Century-
Fox. In 19.'?6: "Everybody's Old Man." "Pigskin Parade."
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Love Is News," "Nancy
Steele Is Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
BUZARD, EDDIE: Actor. In 1936:
20th Century-Fos.
"Gentle Julia.'
BUZZELL, EDDIE: b. Brooklyn, Nov. 13, 1897; height.
5 ft. 3 in.; weight. 12S pounds; black hair, brown eyes;
hy. golf. Star in seven Broadway musical successes.
Entered pictures in 1929. Appeared as Johnny Jones
in "Little Johnny Jones," F.N. No. 930-31. Also "Hello
Thar," 963-4; "Keeping Company," 975-6; "The Royal
Four-Flusher" ; Vltaphone shorts. Directed "The Bis
Timer," "Hollywood Speaks" and "Virtue" for Columbia.
Directed, wrote and appeared in more than a score nf
short comedies for Columbia. In 1933, directed "Translonl
Lady," "Ann Carver's Profession" and "The Girl Friend " :
directed and collaborated on "Child of Manhattan," Col :
"Love, Honor and Oh, Baby," "The Human Side."
"Crosscountry Cruise," "The Luckiest, Girl in the
World." "As Good as Married." Universal; "Three Mar-
ried Men," Paramount.
BYCZYNSKI, EDMUND: Film producer. Warsaw.
Poland, b. Warsaw. Nov. 16. 1S93; married: p. Fran-
ciszka and .Joanna; e. Technical high school. Served with
army, worked in theatre, and was technician in mining
industry. In charge of film production, and owner of
producing company. Filmstudio: producer of short and
supplementary films: founder of Association of Producers
of Supporting Features; member of board and honorary
president. Vice-president of Motion Picture Council in
Poland.
BYERS. CHARLES: (See 1936-3' Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BYERS, J. K.: Chief sound engineer. Sound City
Films. London. RCA and Visatone Systems. In 1935:
"The Robber Symphony." "Two Hearts In Harmony."
"King of the Castle." "Birds of a Feather." "Father
O'Flynn." "Top of the World." "Happy Days." "Wolf's
Clothing." In 1936: "Crimson Circle." "Sweeny Todd."
"Crimes of Stephen Hawk," "Men of Yesterday." "Yon
Must Get Married." In 1936: "Hearts of Humanity."
"Such Is Life." "Song of the Road," "Elder Brother."
"Wanted." In 1937: "The Academy Decides." "Merry
Comes to Town" and "Double Exposure."
BYFORD. JOAN ROY: Author. Co-author of play.
"The Haunted Light." filmed in 1935 by Gainsborough as
"The Phantom Light."
BYINGTON, SPRING: Plavpr. Tn 1933 appeared in
"Little Women." Radio. In 1935: "Werewolf of London,"
Universal; "Love Me Forever," Columbia; "Orchids to
You." Fox; "Way Down East." 20th Century-Fox; "Mutiny
nn the Bounty." "Ah. Wilderness," MGM; "Broadway
Hostess." Warner. In 1936: "Every Saturday Night,"
"Educating Father," "Back to Nature," 20th Century-
Fox; "The Voice of Bugle .\nn," MGM; "Palm Springs."
Paramount: "Stage Struck." "Charge of the Liffht
Brigade," WB: "The Girl on the Front Page." U: "Dods-
worth." UA; "Theodora Goes Wild." Columbia. In 1937:
"Green Light." "Penrod and Sam." WB: "Off to the
Races," 20th Century-Fox; "A Family Affair." MGM.
BYRD, BRETTON: Music. In 1936: collaborated on
"It's Love Again," GB.
BYRD, JOHN (JACK): Writer. Assistant scenario
editor. Rock Studios, Elstree. b. May 6. 1906. Dramatic
experience (stage) with Nancy Price. In 1935. collaborated
on "One Good Turn," (Leslie Fuller Productions). "Ex-
cuse My Glove," (Alexander Films) 1936. collaborated on:
adaptation, and screen play of "The Man Behind the
Mask," (MGM); adaptation, and screen play of "Big
Hearted Bill" (Leslie Fuller Productions) : adaptation,
and screen play of, Harry Roy's "Everything Is Rhythm,"
(Joe Rock Production). 1937. collaborated on story, and
adaptation. Harry Roy's "Rhythm Racketeer." (Joe Rock
rro<iuction) .
BYRD, RALPH: Actor. In 1936: "Hell-Ship Morgan."
Columbia; "Border Caballero," Puritan. In 1937: "Dick
Tracy." Republic serial.
BYRNE, DONN: Writer. In 1937: wrote stories which
were basis of "Wings of the Morning." 20th Cent. -Fox.
BYRNES SISTERS: Actresses. In 1937: Warner short
product.
BYRNES, GARRETT D.: Theatre editor. Evening Bul-
letin, Providence, R. I. b. East Orange, N. .T., February
19, 1904: p. Garrett and Florence (Davis) I'.yrnes; e.
public schools and Brown University. Ph.B. 1926. Mar-
ried. Managing editor of T.rown (University) Daily Herald;
city staff (if Evening Bulletin 1926 tc; 1930; theatre and
feature editor since 1930. Co-author of newspaper novel.
"Scoop," published by Atlantic Monthly Press. Author.
"Looking at Hollywood," newspaper feature series, released
in 1935.
BYRON. ARTHUR: Actor, b. Brooklyn. N. Y.. April
3. 1872; h. 5 feet 10 inches: hlue eyes; gray hair: w.
163 pounds; p. Oliver D. and Kate Byron, professionals;
e. St. Paul's School. N. Y. : m. Kathryn Keys, and has
3 children: hy. boats. Entered films In Hollywood.
Warner Bros.. Aug.. 1932. Screen appearances In "20.000
Years in Sing Sing." "The Mummy." "Fast Life." "To-
night Is Ours." "Silk Express," "MaTor of Hell." "Private
Detective 62." "Gabriel Over the White House" (MGM).
"House of Rothschild." U.A.; "Notorious Sophie Lang."
Paramount. Tn 1934; "Two Alone," RKO : "The House
of Rothschild." United Artists-2nth Century; "The
President Vanishes," Paramount: "Stand Up and Cheer,"
Fox: "The Secret Bride," Warner: "Fog Over Frisco,"
First National Tn 1935: "The Whole Town's Ta'kinp."
Columbia: "Shadows nf Doubt," "The Casino Murder
Case," "Murder in the Fleet," MGM: "Oil for the
Lamps of China," Warner. In 1936: "The Prisoner of
Shsrk Island," 20th Century-Fox. On New York stage
In Katharine Cornell's production, "St. Joan."
BYRON. A. S. : Actor, b. 51 years ago; h. 5 feet, 11
inches; w. 210 nounds. Played on New York stage for
20 years for TClaw and Eriancer. the Shuberts. Cohan an'1
Harris and others. Appeared in stock In eastern and
middle west cities. Pictures Include '1933) "One Sunday
Afternoon." "Ready For Love." "Wharf Aneel." "No
More Women." "Good Dame." Paramount: (1934) "The
Merry Widow." MGM: "Countess of Monte flrlsto."
"Madam Spy" Un-versal and others. Tn 1935: "Two for
Tonight." "The Bride Comes Home." Paramount. In
1936: "The Milky Way," Paramount: "Walking on Air."
RKO-Radio.
BYRON, DELMA: Actress, b. Mayfleld. Ky. ; father
Samuel Bynum : h. 5V& feet: w. 117 pounds; blond hair.
Played on stage and modeled. Tn 1936: "Everybody's
Old Man." "Dimnles." 20th Cent. -Fox.
BYRON, EILEEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BYRON. GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BYRON. JOHN: Actor, b. Kasota. Minn.. Septem-
ber 9. 1900: e. in Seattle. Wash.; h. 6 feet. w. 175
nounds; brown hair, brown eyes. Entered pictures In
1919. Was Duke Roma In "Four Walls." Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; Searzie In "Spite Marriage." Metro-Goldwyn-
Maver; Middleton In "Under the Tonto Rim." Para-
mount: Leo in "Roseroom." Columhla; Knockout .Tackson
in "The Social Linn." Paramount; Milaire in "I/ord
Byron of Broadway." MOAT.
BYRON. KATE: (See 1936-37 Sfotion Picture Almanac.)
BYRON. MARION: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BYRON. ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
BYRON. WALTER: Actor. b. Leicester. England.
June 11. 1901. Appeared in "Not Damaged" (1930).
Fox: "Reckless Hour," and "Last Flight." First National;
"Yellow Ticket." Fox; "Leftover Ladies." Tiffany;
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(1931-32). "Blonde Baby." "The Menare." "Three Wise
Girls." Columhla; (1932) "Slightly Married." Chester-
field: "The Savase Girl," Freuler: (1933) "Kiss of
Araby." Freuler; '■Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," Fox;
"liast of Fifth Avenue." Coluuihia; "Bis Time or Bust."
state rights. In 1931: "Man of Two Worlds." RKO'
"Once to Every Woman." Columbia; "All .Men Are Ene-
mies." Fox. In 1935: "Folles BerKere." United Artists-
•20th Century: "Don't Bet on Blondes." Warner.
CABALLERO, CHARLES: Exhibitor. b. BrooUlyn.
.March 24. 189U; e. Brooklyn and parochial schools, and St.
.John's College of Brooklyn; m. non-professlonal and has
two children: hy. swimming, boating and hiking. He went
to California In 1913 and joined Gore Brothers In 1920;
in 1922 he organized and since has headed the pur-
chasing department of West Coast Theatres In Los
Angeles, Cal. In April. 1930. became chief of the
purchasing and engineering department of Fox Theatres
Corporation, and Fox Film Corporation. New York City,
and In November. 1931. became also assistant general
manager of the Fox Theatres Corp., and Managing
director of the Roxy Theatre. In 1932 became partner
with Skouras Bros, in Central New York Theatres (former
Sehine Circuit), Directed operations until Schine took
back houses throui;!! receivership and bankruptcy clause 'n
Fox Metropolitan leases (until April 1. 1934.) A principal
owner of Cobart Theatres Corp. (West Coast). 1934 Joined
F & M. in Los Angeles.
CABANNE, CHRISTY: Director, b. St. Louis, Mo.,
1888: e. St. Rose Academy. Culver Military Academy,
Annapolis Naval Academy. Early career was spent In
the Navy. Theatrical experience started In 1908. En-
tered pictures in 1910 directing Douglas Fairbanks' first,
made a second with Fairbanks and joined Fine Arts;
acted for short while with Griffith, then assistant to
Litter for five years; became D, W. Griffith's chief as-
sistant, author of several original stories: made Metro's
first serial: orsanized own company; worked for Goldwyn,
FRO. Associated Exhibitors. MGM. Tiffany-Stahl. De-
Mille-Pathe, Columbia, and free-lanced late in 1928 and
early in 1929; then under contract to RKO and next
with Columbia: directed "Annapolis," "Driftwood."
"Conspiracy." "The Dawn Trail" and "Sky Patrol." In
1932: "Hotel Continental." TlfTany; "The Midnight
Patrol," Monogram; "Unwritten Law." "Hearts of Hu-
niimitv," Majestic; "Red Hatted Alibi," Caoltal. In
1933: "Daring Daughters," Capital Film; "The World
Gone Mad." Majestic; "Midshipman .Tack." Radio; "West-
ern Limited," Monogram; "Sky Raiders," Columbia;
"Graft," Universal; "Convicted. " Artelass. In 1934:
directed "Money Means Nothing," "Jane Eyre." "The
Girl of the Limberlost," Monogram. In 1935: "Behind
the Green Lights," "One Frightened Night." Mascot;
"The Keeper of the Bees." Monogram: "Storm Over the
Andes," "Rendezvous at Midnight." Universal; "Anotjier
Face." RKO. In 1936: "We Who Are About to Die."
"The Last Outlaw," "Criminal Lawyer," RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "Don't Tell the Wife." "The Outcasts of
Poker Flat." RKO-Radio.
CABANNE, JULIE: Actress, b. Hollywood; h. 5 feet,
4 inches: w. 120 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; Father Is
William Christy Cabanne. director, and mother Is VIvIenne
Montrose, onetime Blograph star. Appeared In "Caro-
lina." "Coming Out Party." "Stand Up And Cheer,"
Fox, 1934. Signed new Fox contract.
CABANNE, WILLIAM C. : Director. In 1934: "When
Strangers Meet." Liberty.
CABIN KIDS, THE. In 1935 appeared in "Missis-
sippi." Paramount: Educational short product. In 1936:
Educational.
CABOT, BRUCE: Actor, r. n. Jacques de Bujac; b.
Carlsbad, New iMexIco: h. 6 feet 1V4 Inches; w. 180
pounds; gray eyes and brown hair; e. Swanee Military
Academy, Tennessee, University of the South; div. Adrienne
.^mes; liv. athletics. 1933: "Roadhouse Murder." "Lucky
Devils," "King Kong," "The Great Jasper," "Flying
Devils," "Midshipman Jack," "Ann Vlckers," Radio;
"Disgraced," Paramount: "Shadows of Sing Sing." Co-
lumbia. In 1934: "Murder on the Blackboard," "Finish-
ing School," "His Greatest Gamble," RKO: "Redhead."
Monogram; "Men of the Night," Columbia. In 1935:
"Without Children," Liberty; "I>et 'Em Have It," United
Artists-Reliance; "Show Them No Mercy, ' 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "Don't Gamble With Love." "The Legion
of Terror." Col.: "Three Wise Guys," "Fury." "Sinner
Take All." MGM: "The Last of the Mohicans," UA;
"Don't Turn "Em Loose." "The Big Game," RKO-Radio.
Cab — Cag
CABOT, STEPHEN PERKIN: Educator. Born Brook
line Sept. 2U, 1869: e. A.B. Harvard, studied at Freiburg.
.Marburg (summer), Geneva, and Oxford. M.A. honorary
<legree by Brown Univ. President of Judge Baker Foun-
dation 19:12, director of Community Service of Boston since
1931. New England chairman. I9.'il fp. Motion Picture
Research Council. Author: Secondary Education in Ger-
many, France. England, and Denmark. 1930. Lives at
112 Pinckney Street, Boston.
CADELL, JEAN: Actress. In 1935: "David Copper-
licld." MG.\I. In 1937: "Love from a stranger," UA.
CADMAN, T. E. F.: Assistant director. In 1937:
"April KoMiance." .MG.M,
CADORET. WILLIAM H.: Circuit Executive. Entered
Ihe business as owner of La Petite Theatre. Kankakee, ill.,
in February, 1909; eventually be gained control of the
four theatres In that Illinois city and operated them until
1921, at which time he went East to join Comerford
Theatres. Inc.. as bookgr and liuyer lor its then 75 theatres.
Has been an associate of M. E. Comertord and Frank C.
Walker since that time. When the Comerford company
interests took over operation of the' Century and Resrent
theatres of Publix in Rochester, Cadoret took ever ope.a-
tlon. as general manager, of the two houses and the
Capitol (Rochester), which Comerford has had for a number
of years. Since September 1, 1934 these theatres have
been pooled with the two RKO theatres. Palace and
Temple, under management of Monroe Amusements. Inc.
Now manager, Monroe Amusements, Inc.
CADY. JERRY: Writer. In 1987: collaborated on
screen play. "Dead Yesterday," 20th Cent.-Fox.
CAESAR. ARTHUR: Writer, b. Rumania. March 9,
1892; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 195 pounds: p. Sophia and Morris Caesar, non-pro-
fessionals: e. Prep School and Yale University. New
York: m. Dlra Platts. non-professlonal; hy. parties. He
wrote the following plays for the stage: "Napoleon's
Harber," "Out of Seven Seas," "Maker of Images."
Screen "Wide Open" for Warner Bros. 1930-31: "The
Life of the Party," and "Divorce Among Friends." War-
ner Bros. Spanish version of "Napoleon's Barber," Fox.
and ""Red Hot Sinners," "Three Faces East." "Wide
Open," "She Couldn't Say No." Warner: "This Mad
World." MGM. Also "Side Show," "Soldier's Play-
thing." "Gold Dust Gertie." "Her Majesty Love,"
Warner. In 1932: "'Heart of New York." "The Tender-
foot." "Fireman, Save My Child." Warner. In 1933.
(oUaborated on screen play. "No Marriage Ties," Radio;
"The Chief." MGM; screen play. "Obey the Law," Colum-
bia. In 1934: original story of "Manhattan Melodrama."
JIGM; collaborated "Grand Old Girl," "Their Big Mo-
ment." RKO. In 193.i: collaborated on continuity and
dialogue of "Transient Lady," Universal; "McFadden's
Fists," Paramount; collaborated on screen play, "Alias
Mary Dow," "Tlie Aflfairs of Susan," "It Happened in
New York," Universal. In 1937: additional dialogue,
"Along Came Love," Paramount.
CAESAR, IRVING: Lyricist and librettist, b. July 4.
1S95 in New York. e. New Y'ork. Author of lyrics for:
""George White's Scandals," both in 1929 and 1931. "No.
No. Nanette," "Nina Rosa." "Wonder Bar," First Na-
tional. In 1934 collaborated on writing lyrics of "George
White's Scandals," Fox, 1935 release. Also In 1935: col-
laborated on lyrics. "Curly Top," Fox. In 1936: colla-
borated on music and lyrics. "Stowaway," 20th Cent.-Fox.
CAGNEY, JAMES: Actor, b. New York City. July 17.
1904; h. 5 feet 8V4 inches; red hair and brown eyes;
(V. 150 pounds: p. Carolyn Nelson and James Cagney.
non-professionals; e. Stuyvesant high school and Columbia
University; m. Fr.inces Vernon, professional; hy. draw-
ing and athletics. Appeared In vaudeville in 1924 and
played Little Red In "Outside Looking In"; Eddie In
"Women Go On Forever." Brady and Wllman; Elwood
Rcld In "Maggie the Magnificent." by George Kellv.
Also appeared In song and dance skits. In "Doorway to
Hell": "Sinners Holiday." "Steel Highway," (1931-32),
"Blonde Crazy," "Crowd Roars." "Taxi," "Winner Take
All," Warners; (1933) "Hard to Handle," "Picture
Snatcher." "The Mayor of Hell," "Footllght Parade,"
"Lady Killer." Warner. 1934: "Here Comes the Navy."
"Jimmy the Gent," "He Was Her Man." "St. Louis
Kid," Warner. In 1935: "Devil Dogs of the Air," "A
Midsummer Night's Dream," "Frisco Kid." "The Irish
in Us," "G-Men," First National. In 1938: "Celling
Zero," FN; "Great Guy," GN.
CAGNEY. WILLIAM (BILL): Agent, actor, b. N. Y.
h. 5 feet. 8% inches; w. 160 pounds; blond hair; brothei
of Jimmy Cagney; e. City College. New Y'ork. where he
atudied law; m. Boots Mallory. actress. Worked for Fair-
child Publications, soliciting advertising. In 1933 ob
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screen: "Ace of Aces." Badlo. In 1934: "Palooka." UA-
Reliance; "Lost In the Stratosphere," Monogram. In 1935:
■'.Stolen Harmony." Para. Is agent in Hollywood.
CAH LAN. JOHN F.: News editor. Las Vegas Beview-
Journal. Las Vegas, Nevada; b. Beno. Nevada, Aug. 25.
iy02: D. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Cahlan: e. public schools,
high school. University of Nevada. A. B. : married.
Graduated from university In 1926 and began work on
the Nevada State Journal as reporter. Advanced to sports
and moving picture editor which position he held for two
years. Became telegraph and make-up editor, which post
lie held for one year when he was made news editor and
uter editor. Left Beno In 1929 for Las Vegas where he
became news editor of the Bevlew-Joumal. Is sports
columnist, movie writer and reviewer for this paper.
CAHN, EDWARD L.: Director, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
February 12. 1899; e. public and high schools; Brook-
lyn; hy. sports and reading. Went to California In
1917; worked with Nazlmova company as assistant di-
rector and cutter on four pictures; worked at night
as cutter for Universal and attended University of
California at day. Became head cutter. Universal,
1926. for five years. In March. 1931 became director.
Directed 'Merry Go Bound," "Laughter in Hell." "Law
and Order," "Badlo Patrol," "Afraid to Talk," Universal,
ly32. In 1933: "Emergency Call," Radio. In 1935:
"Confidential," Mascot. In 1936: MGM short product.
CAHN, PHIL: Director. Was film cutter for many years,
then flhn editor. 1933: "King For a Night," Universal.
1934: "Countess of Monte Crlsto," Universal. Directed
"I've Been Around," Universal. In 1935: film editor,
"Manhattan Moon," "The Great Impersonation," "The
Affair of Susan." Universal. In 1936: "Postal Inspector."
"The Girl on the Front Page," U.
CAHOON, RICHARD: Film editor, b. Newark, N.J. ;
e. Montclalr. N.J. ; New Rochelle and Albany. Started
with Universal. 1927. Joined Columbia. 1930. Films
include "Crime and Punishment." "Mysterious Avenger,"
"She Married Her Boss," Columbia.
CAHOON, WYN: Player. In 1936: Vitaphone short
picduLt.
CAIN, ACE: Actor. In 1935: "The Texas Bambler,"
"The Vanishing Blders." Spectrum.
CAINE, GEORGIA: Actress, b. San Francisco; h. 5
feet. 5 Inches; dark hair and blue eyes; w. 125 pounds -
p. professionals; e. College of Notre Dame. San Francisco
and Wolf Hall. Denver: hy. contract bridge and horse
racing. Appeared on stage as child. At 15 was a regular
member of her father's troupe. In New York with mother,
signed by Klaw and Erlanger for musicals and comic operas.
Appeared In "The Messenger Boy," "Foxy QulUer." "Miss
Hook of Holland," "The Geisha." "Mme. Troubadour."
and her greatest success. "The Merry Widow." Gare up
stage for a year during World War to do soldier relief
work. Appeared in flhns "Good Intentions" (1930), Fox;
"Night Work," Pathe. Beturned to Broadway, then back
to Hollywood to appear in 1934 for Pox in "I Am
Suzanne," "The Cradle Song," "Once To Every Woman"
(Columbia), "Count of Monte Crlsto." U. A. -20th Century,
among others. In 1935: "Hooray for Love," BKO; "The
Crusades," Paramount. In 1936: "One Balny Afternoon,"
VA; "The White Angel," "Sing Me a Love Song," WB;
"Navy Born." Bepublic. In 1937: "Time Out for Bo-
mance," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CAINE, HENRY: Actor. In 1936: "The Three Maxims."
General Films.
CAITHNESS, WILFRED: Actor. In 1935: appeared In
"Tlie Triumph of Sherlock Holmes," Gaumont-Brltish;
"The Lad," "The Iron Woman." Twickenham; "Check-
Mate," BIP; "The Improper Duchess." City Films; "The
Marriage of Corbal," Capitol. In 1936: "Sweeny Todd."
Sheppertora; "The Man Behind the Mask." Rock; "Pair
Exchange," "Head Offlce," Warner; "The Spy of Na-
poleon," "The Vicar of Bray," Twickenham. In 1937:
"Copper Proof," Warner.
CAJIANO, CHARLES S.: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CALCAGNI. DAVIDE: President, Integrity Film Cor-
poration; b. Borne, Italy, Aug. 24, 1879; h. 5 feet. 7
inches; w. 187 pounds; e. University of Bome; married.
Connected with cinemas of Rome. Came to America. Su-
pervised construction of Shamrock Production studio. St.
Louis, 1910-1912. Joined Universal Manufacturing Com-
pany, New York City. Joined Pathe Company with Franli
Powell; at beginning of World War Joined Fox Films.
Films Included "A Pool There Was," "Fedora," D'An-
nunzio's "Gloconda," "Lucretla Borcla." With J. Gor-
den Edwards, filmed "Antony and Cleopatra." "The
Queen of Sheba," and "Nero," made in Bome. Joined
Equitable Motion Picture Company, next to Goldwyn Cor-
poration, filming productions starring Louis Bennison,
Claire Adams, Katherine McDonald, and others, for re-
lease through Goldwyn. Filmed Rex Beach's "The Auction
Block." Now associated with Integrity Film Corp., re-
leasing religious and educational films at 220 West 42nd
Street, N. Y. C.
CALDWELL. ANNE: Author and Lyricist for BKO-
Radlo. Father was head of the school systems at New
Bedford and Fairhaven, Mass., and her mother was a
musician and pianist; e. public schools of New Bedford
and Fairhaven and the Friends Academy at Bedford.
CALDWELL, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CALDWELL, BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CALDWELL, DWIGHT: Film editor. In 1933: "Cheat-
ing Blondes," Majestic. In 1935: "Motive for Revenge,"
Majestic. In 1936: "Lawless Riders," "The Fugitive
Sheriff," "North of Nome," Columbia. In 1937: "Trouble
in Morocco," Columbia.
CALDWELL, H. H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CALDWELL. J. GLENN: Exhibitor. Princess Theatre.
Aurora. Mo.; b. Harrison. Ark., May 17, 1902; e. high
school. University of Arkansas. Started in motion picture
industry in 1922 after leaving school.
CALDWELL, ORVILLE: Actor. In 1935: "His Family
Tree," BKO.
CALHERN, LOUIS: Actor, b. New York City, 1895:
p. non -professional. Stage experience in stock and on the
New York stage in "Love Duel." "Rhapsody" and others.
On screen: "Okay. America." "20.000 Years in Sing
Sing," "The Road to Sin," "Blonde Crazy," "Night
After Night," "The Woman Accused." "Stolen Heaven."
In 1933: "Diplomaniacs," BKO; "The World Gone Mad,"
Majestic; "Duck Soup," Paramount. In 1934: "The
Affairs of Cellini." United Artists-20th Century: "The
Count of Monte Crlsto." United Artists-Beliance. In 1935:
"The Arizonlan," "The Last Days of Pompeii," BKO;
"Woman Wanted." MGM. In 1936: "The Gorgeous
Hussy," MGM. In 1937: "Her Husband Lies," Para-
mount.
CALISCH, EDITH LINDEMAN (MRS. A. WOOL-
NER): Pen name, Edith Llndeman. Photoplay editor.
Times -Dispatch, Bichmond Va. ; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., March
21. 1898; p. Mae Elliott and the late S. O. Llndeman;
e. John Marshall High School, Collegiate School for
Girls, Richmond. Va., Barnard College, New York City;
m. May 3, 1920; has two daughters and one son. Had
written advertising booklets for children, and threo Sab-
bath School books, principally for own children. To
Times-Dispatch, October, 1933, as motion picture re-
viewer. Editor of children's page for year, in addition.
Fall of 1935 made editor of all amusements, writing daily
movie article and for Sunday magazine. Eeviewing first-
run films and legitimate stage shows.
CALL, JOHN W.: Actor. In 1936: "Soak the Rich,"
Paramount.
CALLAHAN, ANDREW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CALLAHAN, BOBBY: Actor. "Wild Company" (1930).
Fox; "The Champion Golfer." Warner Bros.; "Happy
Hottentots," First National. In 1937: "Battle of Greed,"
Crescent.
CALLAHAN, JERRY: Assistant director. In 1936:
"Stop, Look, and Love," Columbia.
CALLAHAN, MARGARET: Actress, b. Pittsburgh.
Pa. ; e. Washington, and a convent near Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joined Stuart Walker stock company in Cincinnati. Ap-
peared there for three seasons. Joined summer theatre at
Locust Valley, Long Island, and appeared in "Clap
Hands." In 1934-35 in 'Xadies' Money." with Eric
Linden, and "Spring Freshet." Signed by BKO. In 1935:
"Hot Tip." "His Family Tree." "Seven Keys to Bald-
pate." BKO. In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up." "Special In-
vestigator." "The Last Outlaw." RKO-Hadlo.
CALLAHAN, VIOLA: Actress. In 1936: "The Luckiest
Girl in the World," U. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder,"
U.
CALLEIA, JOSEPH: Actor, r. n. Joseph Spurin-
Calleia; b. Malta; h. 5 feet 11 inches; black hair and
black eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. P. Calleja, business man;
I H b
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e. St. Julian's and St. Aloysius's College, Malta. Studied
singing, and made concert tour of Europe. Appeared on
English stage. Came to New York In 1918. Appeared
in musical stage in "Have a Heart." Turned to drama,
appearing in "Pietro." "The Broken Wing," "Zander
the Great." "Broadway," "Front Page," "The Last
Alile," "Grand Hotel," and "Small Miracle." Com-
posed music, and did some radio and concert singing.
On screen in l'J35: "Public Hero No. 1." MGM. In
ll':j(i: "Kitrraft." "Exclusive Story," "Tough Guy," MGM;
nillaborated on screen play, "Kohin Hood of El Dorado,"
"Sworn Enemy," "His Brother's Wife," "After the Thin
.Man," "Sinner Take All," MGM. In 1937: "Man of the
People," MGM.
CALLENDER, ROMAINE: Actor. In 1936: "And So
They Were Married," "Alibi tor Murder," Columbia;
"High Tension," "Pepper," "30 Hours to Kill," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
CALLIS, DAVID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
huinac.)
CALLOW, EVERETT C: District manager, Warner
firos., Camden, Collingswood, Clemenlon, Veneland, MIU-
lille, N. J.; Chester, Pa.; Wilmington, Del. b. Perth
Amboy, N. J., Dec. 1, 1905; p. John and Anna Callow;
e. St. Francis High School, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; has daughter
and son. Newspaper work on New York World. To
Paramount theatre. New York; chief of service during first
year. Paramount Publix. Manager, Stanley Theatre, Phila-
delphia, Keith-Albee, 1929-1931. Manager, Circle thea-
tre. Philadelphia, Warner Bros., 1931-1932. District man-
ager. Reading district, Warner Bros., six months. Dis-
trict manager. South Jersey Tlieatres. Warner Bros. New
district manager South Jersey, Chester, Pa.. Wilmington,
Del., Theatres, Warner Brothers.
CALLOWAY, CAB.: Orchestra Leader. r. n. Cabell
Calloway. Leader of Cab Calloway and his Cotton Club
Orchestra; b. Eochester. N. Y., Dec. 25, 1907; e. gradu-
ate of Douglas High School, Baltimore. Took law at
Crane College, Chicago, 111.; m. Wenonah Calloway. Worked
in clubs, cafes, shows as entertainer and master-of -cere-
monies. In Sunset Orchestra played drums and did vocal
thoruses. Later headed orchestra as Cab Calloway and
his Alabamians at a Chicago cafe. Played one night
stands with orchestra. Sang "Ain't Misbehavin' " in "Hot
Chocolates." Brought to attention of Irving Mills and
made leader of band. Cab Calloway and his Missourians
Succeeded Ellington at Cotton Club. Made "Minnie the
Moocher" famous on stage and radio. Made stage tours,
phonograph records, was on RKO circuit. Appeared in
l-ondon and Paris. Featured on screen in "Minnie the
-Moocher" and "Old Man of the Mountain," Paramount
song cartoons. In Paramounfs "Big Broadcast," 1932.
and "International House," 1933. Appeared in short
subjects, "HI De Ho," and "Cab's Jitter Bug Party."
In 1930: "The Singing Kid," FN. Opened Cotton Club,
.N"ew Y'ork. Sept. 24. 1936, closed March 14, 1937.
Toured RKO Theatres for 16 weeks. In 1937: collaborated
on music, "When You're in Love," Columbia; appeared in
Vitaphone short product.
,„CALTHROP. DONALD: Actor, b. England, April 11,
1888; h. 5 feet 8 inches; div. Margaret Ledward; nephew
of Dion Boucicault, the actor-manager; e. St. Paul's
School. First appearance on stage in 1906; went into
management in 1920 and produced many musical come-
dies. Character actor. Appeared in following on screen
in 1929: "Blackmail," B.I.P.; "Atlantic," B.I. P.; "Els-
tree Calling." B.I.P. : "The Flying Squad," British Lion.
In 1930: "Two Worlds," B.I.P.; "Murder," B.I P In
1931: "The Bells," A.S.F.I. ; "The Ghost Train," Gains-
borough; "Money for Nothing." B.LP. ; "Many Waters,"
B.I.P. In 1932: "Fires of Fate," B.LP.; "Rome Ex-
press." Gaumont-British. In 1933: "P. P. One," Ufa-
Gaumont British; "Orders Is Orders," "I Was A Spy "
Gaumont-British. "Early to Bed." (1933). UFA-Gaumont-
Eritish; "Red Ensign," (1934), Gaumont-British: "Sor-
rell & Son." (1934), "It's a Cop." (1934). B. & D.
"Friday the 13th" (1934) GB. In 1935: "The Phantom
Light." Gainsborough; "The Clairvoyant," "The Divine
Spark." GB: "Scrooge," Paramount-Julius Hagen. In
1930: "Broken Blossoms," Twickenham; "The Man Who
Lived Again," GB. In 1937: "Fire Over England,"
"Love from a Stranger," "Dreaming Lips," TJA.
CALVERT, E. H.: Director, actor, producer. b.
Alexandria. Va.. June 27, 1873. e. West Point After
graduation he served fourteen years with the United States
Army, seeing active service In the Cuban campaign, the
Philippine uprising and the Boxer Rebellion, resigning in
1900 with a captaincy rank. Stage experience In
"Arizona" and in "Ben Hur," then with the Peeks
Island stock company in Maine, following with a season
in Alvln Theatre stock company, Pittsburgh. I^eft the
stage for four years, during which time he traveled In
Cal — Car
Europe and did surveying and upon his return to the
United States resuxed his stage career, niavine with
E. M. Holland in "The House of a Thousand Candles" at
Daly's theatre. New York. Then to musical comedy.
Then followed time in vaudeville, touring all the big
time circuits, then again abandoned the stage and went
into tlie furnishing goods business in Madison. Wis.;
tlien after one year accepted an offer from the Chicago
Tribune advertising department. This connection brought
him in contact with E. Mason Hopper, then directing
motion pictures for Essanay and through him he obtained
his first film role, the lead in "The Love Test" and later
"King Robert of Sicily." Then became director, direct-
ing one of the first six-reel pictures ever made. "One
Wonderful Night," followed by "The Man Trail." Gloria
Swanson. Virginia Valli. Colleen Moore. Helen Ferguson.
Agnes Ayres. Rod LaRocque, Ralph Graves and Wallace
Beery are among the present day stars who made their
screen debuts under Calvert's direction. Also directed
Francis X. Bushman in "The Slim Princess." Member
of the Committee on Public Information during the first
part of the World War and later assigned to the film
section of the Ordnance department, given the rank of
Colonel. After the war, he started his own motion picture
production company in Chattanooga. Tenn.. where he pro-
duced a series of "Tlsh" stories by Mary Roberts Rine-
hart. In 1920 he went to Hollywood where he freelanced
until placed under contract to Paramount. Was comman-
dant in Paramounfs "The Legion of the Condemned."
General Marshall In Richard Dix's "Moran of the
Marines" and appeared In "The Greene Murder Case":
in 1929 in "Darkened Rooms," "The Mighty," "The
Virginian." Paramount; "Dark Street," First National;
"The Studio Murder Case." Paramount: in 1930 in "Half
Shot at Sunrise." Radio Pictures: "Behind the Makeup."
"The Benson Murder Case." "Wild Horse Mesa" and
"The Mysterious Rider." Paramount. In 1934: appeared
in "Here Comes the (jroom." Paramount. In 1936: ap-
peared in "The Glory Trail." Crescent.
CALVERT, LOWELL V.: President, Pioneer Devel-
opment Corp. b. Marshalltown, Iowa, March 10. 1889.
In 1905 with Twin City Calcium Light Co., Minneapolis:
1907. George K. Spoor, Chicago; remained until
1911 when he became identified with the General Film
Co., Minneapolis. In 1915, he joined Finkelstein and
Ruben Theatrical Enterprises as managing director of
motion picture theatres, interrupting his services to do
his bit in the World War. Returning from France in
1919. became general manager of theatres for Finkelstein
& Ruben; supervising construction of the Capitol Thea-
tre In St. Paul and State Theatre, Minneapolis. In 1922
joined Educational Pictures as special field Fepresenta-
tive; then general manager In charge of production In
1925; In 1930 became associated with RCA Photophone.
Inc. In the spring of 1930 as general manager of de-
partment of recording operations, resigning In July, 1932.
Joined Exhibitors Screen Service, Inc., October, 1932, as
assistant to the President, and general manager in
charge of sales and distribution. March, 1933, joined
Gaumont British Pictures Corporation of America as
general sales manager, continuing in that post in 1934.
In September. 1934. formed and became president of
Pioneer Development Corporation, also assuming duties of
general manager In charge of sales and distribution for
Pioneer Pictures, Inc., and Selznlck International Pictures,
Inc.
CAMBRIA, FRANK: Theatre and Presentations Di-
rector. Formerly managing director, Roxy theatre. New
Y'ork; e. DeWitt Clinton High School. Studied art and
architecture Cooper Institute and The National Academy
of Design. Won many prizes in painting and sculpture,
one of which was the Suydam Medal for sculptures. Four
years president of Scenic Artists' Society of America.
Member Architectural League of New York. In 1917 be-
came art director of the New York Studios. 1919-1932.
director of productions for Balaban and Katz Theatres
and appointed to a similar post with Paramount Publix.
1930 produced shorts for Paramount. 1932-1933 produced
presentations for Capitol Theatre, New York.
CAMERINI, MARIO: Director, writer. In 1936: wrote
story and directed "U Grande Apello" (The Great Call).
UA.
CAMERON, A.: Sound recorder. In 1937: "A Woman
Alone," GB.
CAMERON. COLONEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CAMERON. HERBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. )
CAMERON. HUGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CAMERON, JACK: (ifse 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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CAMERON, KATE: r. n. Loietta King. Motion Die-
lure editor. Dally News, New York City: h. Chicago, III.:
I>. Dr. William ami Mary McMahon King; e. high spiiool.
and St. Mar.vs Convent. Chicago. Started out readinc
fiction for Chicago Tribune Syndicate. VVorited In Sunday
department of Chicago Trihune. Read articles for Liberty
Magazine, also reviewed motion pictures for Liberty 1.5
months. Started on the News in April. 19:il. as assistant
in motion picture and drama departments. Succeeded
Irene Thirer as motion picture editor in summer of 1932.
RUDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CAMERON,
Almanac.)
CAMMACK, BEN Y.: General Manager for Latin
.Vmerlia KKO. b. Dallas, Texas, July 1.5, 1897: e. elemen-
tary and lirst year high school, Dallas. Siaited with
General Film Co.. Dallas, as poster clerk. March. 1916.
One year with this compiny. later being promoted to
salesman and wlien salesmen were dispensed with, returned
to advertising accessory department. Resigned after year
and a half to join Vitagraph. Inc.. Dallas, as assistant
booker, remaining there one year. Resigned to become
salesman of Consolidated Film and Supply Co.. Dallas,
which was a franchise liolder in the South for Universal
Pictures. Remained until November 10. 1925. at which
time was appointed branch manager of Universal at
Atlanta. In March, 1928. appointed sales director In
charge of short product and complete service of Universal
Film Exchanges. New York City, and conducted sales
meetings In Atlantic City. St. Louis and San Francisco,
then returned to New York. After 5 months In this
capacity was transferred to Pittsburgh as district manager
for Unlversal's Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Indianapolis
offlces, and requested transfer back to Atlanta as branch
manager. Returned to Atlanta In July, 1929, and resigned
January 1, 1930, to take Mediterranean cruise. Returned
in April. 1930. and went with Spyros Skouras. general
manager of Warner Bros. Theatres. Resigned after year
and a half to accept old position of branch manager for
Universal at Atlanta. 1930. In 1933 became branch
manager for Vitagraph. St. Louis. Is brother-in-law of
Ned E. Depinet. Resigned from Vitagraph. Oct. 16. 1934.
Joined KKO Export, general manager of South Ameri-
can Division, then Latin America.
CAMMER. W. J.: Branch Manager, b. New Rochelle.
N. Y.. August 13, 1896; married: e. Dorchester High
School; Boston University. Joined U. S. Army, world
war: served overseas. Italy and France. Goldwyn Pictures
Corp.: 5 years United Artists Corp.; 1 year Fox;
resigned to Join Educational. April 13. 1925. Was branch
manager, Educational-World Wide, Oklahoma City.
CAMP, JACK F.: Branch manager. Milwaukee, Uni-
versal; b. Milwaukee, Dec. 13. 1894; married: p. J. C.
Camp: e. public and high school. Started with General
Film Co. 24 years ago. and was mill shipping clerk,
poster clerk, booker. When General Film Co. went out
of business, worked ten years with MGM operating sub
office in Milwaukee under Chicago jurisdiction. Past ten
years Universal capacity salesman, special representative
and branch manager.
CAMP, SHEP.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CAMP, WALTER: President, Inspiration Pictures,
Inc.; b. New Haven, Conn.. 1891; e. Westminster school,
graduate of Yale university (bachelor of arts). In 1913.
After graduation took position with New Haven Railroad
and systematically went through every department, thereby
obtaining the widest possible experience In every branch
of railroading. In 1916 became traffic manager of the
Connecticut Company which has charge of the trolley
Interests of the New Haven Railroad In Connecticut.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Served as captain of
Infantry of the 28th division and was Its Intelligence
officer In France. Upon receiving his discharge In 1919
became associated with the Merchant Shlpblldlng Corpo-
ration and the banking firm of W. A. Harrlman & Com-
pany and In 1920 was named vice president of the
American Ship & Commerce Corporation; In 1924 became
actively Interested In motion pictures as president of
Inspiration Pictures, and of Patrician Pictures. Ltd. Is
a member of the board of directors of many corporations
Including Art Cinema, and the American Ship & Com-
merce Corporation.
CAMPANA, NINA: Actress. In 1935: "The Melody
Lingers On," UA-Reliance. In 1936: "The Petrified
Forest." Warner. "It Had to Happen." 20th Century-
Fox.
CAMPBELL. ALAN: Writer. In 1934; collaborated on
"Here Is My Heart," "One Hour Late." Paramount.
In 1935: collaborated on "Hands Across the Table," "Paris
in the Spring," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Lady Be Careful," "Three Married Men."
Paramount; "Suzy." MGM.
CAMPBELL, ALAN: Writer. In 1934; collaborated,
"Here Is My Heart," "One Hour Late." I'araniount. In
l!':;.'i: collaborated. "Mary Burns, Fugitive." "Hands
A<ioss the Table." "The Big Hriiadciist of 193H." 'Pari.s
in the Spring." Paraimmnt. In 1936: collaborated. "The
.Mnun'.s Our Home," Paranuiunt.
CAMPBELL. COLIN: Actor, h. Falkirk. Scotland; h.
.'i feet 4; blond hair and dark blue eyes: w. 123 pounds;
p. Charlotte Mortimore and James Colin Campliell. non-
professionals; e. Whitgift, Croydon. England: iiobbies in-
clude literature, history, skiing, golf and tennis. Stage
experience In England. South Africa. Australia. New
York. 23 years; England. 1906. "The Orchid." "Sleeping
Ueauty," pantomime; 1907. South Africa, "Are You a
Mason?" "The Sign of the Cross," "The Silver King,"
"Sherlock Holmes," "Btllle," "The Deemster" and
others; Australia, 1908. "Jim the Penman," "Beggar on
Horseback." "Sweet Kitty Bellairs," "Sweet Nell of
Old Drury," revival of "The Orchid," "Our Miss Glbbs,"
"The Quaker Girl," "Merry Widow"; "America" In
1913-14. "Peg 0' My Heart." Oliver Morosco: "The
Little Cafe," Klaw and Erlanger; "The Amber Empress,"
"Out There," 1913-14; rejected for the British Army
four times. In 1918 In "Heart o' the Heather," "The
Better 'Ole," Charles Coburn; "The Y^ankee Princess,"
Charles Dillingham; "One Kiss." Charles Dillingham t
"Nine O'clock Revue"; "Marjolalne," "Big Boy," with
41 Jolson; "The Optlmlst'i Revue," Shubert; "Potlphar'i
Wife"; 1929, America, roadshow with "The Connecticut
Yankee." Screen experience alternating with stage: 1914.
Vitagraph; about 1915, "Time's Tomato Surprise," starring
Marie Dressier. Lubin; "The Girl from Nowhere": "The
Man of Stone." lieutenant, opposite Conway Tearle for
Selznlck; "Cardigan." the Weazel; "The White Monkey."
starring the late Barbara LaMarr: 1930. "Big Boy."
with A! Jolson, part of Steve Leslie. English jockey, for
Warner Bros. Also produced "The Infinite Shoeblack."
for the Civic Repertory; In "The Road to Singapore."
Warner: "The Gay Diplomat." Radio: "Unwanted."
Columbia. In 1933 appeared In "Alice li. Wonderland,"
Paramount. In 1934: "Eight Girls In a Boat," Paramount.
CAMPBELL. E. MURRAY: Writer. In 1936: col-
laborated screen story "The Last Outlaw." RKO-Radio.
FLO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CAMPBELL,
Almanac. )
CAMPBELL,
Almanac. )
CAMPBELL. FREDERICK S.: Camera department
head, and laboratory business manager. Universal Studios:
b. Charlottetown. Canada. Aug. 24. 1896; p. Alexander S.
and Anne Elizabeth Pickard Campbell; e. public schools,
commercial college, preparatory school, in Boston and
Cambridge. Mass.; m. Helen G. West; has one son.
Frederick. Jr. Entered Thomas Ince Studio, Culver City,
Cal.. 1927. Camera department head throughout DeMlile.
Pathe and RKO-Pathe regimes.
CAMPBELL. GARDNER: Managing editor. Item. Wake-
field. Mass.; b. Revere. Mass., November 22. 1886; p.
Charles C. and Grace D. Campbell; e. Wakefield High
School. 1904; married and has one son, Gardner, Jr.
President. Massachusetts Press Association. 1923-1924. Is
a former member of Wakefield School Committee.
CAMPBELL, HOWARD: Associate art director. In
1935: "Society Doctor." "Baby Face Harrington." MGM.
In 1936: "The Big Game." "They Wanted to Marrv."
RKO-Radio.
CAMPBELL. IVAR: Director nf productions. Liberty
Films, Ltd.. London, b. Otakike, New Zealand, Sept. 8.
1904; m. ; e. Charterhouse school. Eng. On Stock Exchange
before entering films. 1932-34. production supervisor and
film director. Sound City. Ltd. 1935. directed for British
& Dominions. Joined Liberty Films in 1936.
CAMPBELL, KANE: Writer,
chanted April," RKO-Kadio.
In 1935: story "En-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
p. -
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e. - - education
pro. -
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h. - - - height
r.n. -
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hy. - - - hobby
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CAMPBELL. KATE: (See 19o6 37 Motion I'lclure
Almanac.)
CAMPBELL. MARGARET: (See lOotJ-^" Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. I
CAMPBELL, MRS. PATRICK: Actress, r. n. Beatrice
Stella Campbell. b. Kensington Gardens. W.. Feb. 9.
l!*05. y. d. of John and Luigla (Romanini) Tanner, e.
Rrigliton. Hampstead and I'arls. m. 1884 (1) Patricli
Campbell (d. 1900): (2) George Cornwallis West. 1914.
.Made her first appearance on the protessional stage In
1888. Has pla.ved the famous heroines of Sophocles.
Shakespeare. Ibsen and Shaw. Perhaps the two most
famous of her many roles are the parts of Paula Tanqueray
in "The Second .Mrs. Tanqueray" by Pinero and M^li-
sande In Maeterlinck's "Pelieas and Meilsande." In
1934 into motion pictures and ma<le "Riptide" for MGM
and "One More River," for Universal. Freelancing. In
193.'5: "Crime and Punishment." Columbia.
CAMPBELL. PEGGY: Actress, b. Vancouver. B. C.
Aug. 11. 1912; h. .5 feet 5 inches: light hair and blue
eyes: e. England and Scotland, and Marlborough School
for Girls. Pasadena. .Inined Pasadena Community Play-
house, -Appeared in plays including "I Love an Actress."
"Home Chat," "Tlie Young Idea." "Mr. Faithful."
"These Few Ashes." and others. Appeared in Holly-
wood on stage in "Ten Minute Alibi." and "My Lord
the nuke." On screen in 1935: "When a Man Sees
Red." ".Stone of Silver Creek," Universal.
CAMPBELL. THOMAS C: (See 19.36-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac, i
CAMPBELL, WEBSTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CAMPBELL. WILLIAM: Pen name. Spotlight. Dra-
matic critic. Calgary Albertan. Calgary. Alberta. Canada:
I). Glasgow. Scotland. Dramatic critic in Calgary for
twenty-three years.
CAMPEAU, FRANK: Actor. b. Detroit. Mich.; h.
5 feet 10 inches; dark hair and dark gray eyes; w. 150
pounds; p. Minnie and Charles F. Campeau: e. .Tesuit
College of Detroit and Notre Dame College of Indiana.
Has appeared In the following stage productions: "Faust."
"Arizona." "The Virginian." "Kindling." "The Ghost
Breaker." "Within the Law." "The Dummy." "Rio
Grande." also the following screen productions: "Jordan
Is a Hard Road." "Light of the Western Stars." "Man
from Painted Post," "Headin" South." "Bound In
Morocco." "Reaching for the Moon." "Arizona." "The
Kid." "The Sin of Martha Queed." "The Killer." "Isle
of Lost Ships." "Those Who Dance," "To the Last
Man," and "The Three Bad Men." Also In the following
talking pictures: "The Gamblers." "Frozen River." "Say
It With Songs." "Over the Border." "Danger" and
"College Racketeer." "Points West" <1929). Universal:
and In 1930 In "Last of the Duanes." Fox: "Abraham
Lincoln." United Artists: "Captain Thunder." Warner
Bros.: Vitaphone No. 2781. "The People Versus." In
1932: "Llghtnln." Fox; "Lasca of the Rio Grande."
Universal; "The Dove." Radio. In 1933: "Smoky,"
Fox. In 1936: "Empty Saddles," U.
CAMPERS. FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CAMPION. C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CAMPO. DEL: Actor. In 1936: "The Devil on Horse-
back," ON.
CAMUS: Player. In V.VM: "Ciljoulette," Friinco-
Anicrican.
CANCINO, ENRIQUE, JR.: Actor. Born at Durango
City. Durango, Mexico, December 3, 1909; h. .5 feet. 8
inches: black hair and brown eyes; p. Enrique and
Guadalupe C. de Cancino; w. 135 pounds: e. Agronomical
engineering college of Mexico. National University of
Mexico. University of Washington. University of Southern
California; not married: hy. horseback riding. In Mexican
Consular Service, dancer. interior decorator. Actor.
United Artists. 1931-32. under name of Don Coronado
CANDREVE BROTHERS. SIX: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
CANDY and COCO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CANE. CHARLES: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CANFIELD, DORIS: Actress. In 1934 appeared In
"The Crosby Case." Universal. In 1936: "Big Brown
Ej'cs." Paramount.
CANFIELD, MARK: (See 1936 37 Motion Picturi
Almanac. )
CANNON. BILL: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Wonder Bar." "Gold Diggers of 1935." "Flirtation
Walk." "Dark Hazard," "Easy to Love," "Madame Du
Barry," "The Per.sonality Kid," "A A'ery Honorable
Guy." "One Man's Woman." Warner-First National. In
1935: "Shipmates Forever," FN; "I Found Stella Parish,"
"Page Miss Glory," "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
Warner, In 19,36: ".Stage Struck," "Anthony Adverse."
"Three in Eden," WB.
CANNON, RAYMOND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almsnac.)
CANNON. REGINA: Motion picture editor. Modern
Screen Magazine. New York. b. New York. March 31.
1905. Was motion picture editor of New York American.
Motion picture editor of Modern Screen.
CANNON, WILLIAM: Assistant director. b. Los
.\ngeies; e. Los Angeles; married; h. 5 feet lOVi inches;
w. 190 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes. Assistant di-
rector of ".\nthony Adverse," "Shipmates Forever," "Oil
for the Lamps of China," "Flirtation Walk." Warner.
CANOVA, JUDY: Actress. In 1935: "Going High-
brow," Warner. Radio. Jergens Soap.
CANSINO. RITA: Actress, r. n. Margarita Cansino;
b. New York City; h. 5 feet. 5 inches: dark brown hair
and brown eyes; w. 116 pounds; p. professionals: e. New
York public schools; and Carthay School. Alexander Ham-
ilton High School, and a private school, all in Los
Angeles; not married; hy. stamp collecting. Danced at the
Foreign Club in Tia Juana. Mexico. 18 months, then to
Agua Caliente for seven months, until signed by Fox.
Screen work in 1935: "Dante's Inferno." "Under The
Pampas Moon." "Charlie Chan In Egypt." Fox; "Paddy
ODay." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Human Cargo."
20th Century-Fox; "Meet Nero Wolfe," Columbia; "Re-
bellion." Crescent. In 1937: "Trouble in Texas." GN:
"Old Louisiana," Crescent.
CANTOR. BUDDY: Screen commentator, motion pic-
ture press agent. r. n. David A. Cantor (known on the
air also as Powell Clark); b. New Y'ork City; h.
5 feet lOVz inches: w. 176 pounds; p. Harry B. Cantor,
chemist, and Eva E. Cantor, attorney; e. New York Uni-
versity and Columbia University; hobbies include golf,
baseball. Publicity department RKO Albee Theatre,
Brooklyn, N, Y.; publicity department United Artists'
Rivoii Theatre, New York, Motion picture commentator
on the air, since 1932, with press agent activities. Ap-
peared on the Wilson Whiskey program over WMCA-
American Broadcasting System for 26 weeks. Motion pic-
ture editor for Hearst Radio, Inc, broadcasting from
New York City. Now motion picture news commentator
and film critic for WMCA-Inter-City Network.
CANTOR. EDDIE: Actor, b. East Side New Y'ork. .Ian,
31. 1893; e. public schools. Married and has five daugh-
ters. At the age of 14 he made his debut at the Clinton
Music Hall. Later he Joined Gus Edwards' "Kid Kaba-
ret." an act including Lila Lee. Eddie Buzzell and
George Jessell. During 1914 and 1915 he was a member
of the team. Cantor and Lee. He then went to the west
coast to try musical comedy with the "Canary Cottage"
company. In 1916. he scored a triumph In "Midnight
Frolic" and In 1917. 1918 and 1919 was seen In the
Ziegfeld "Follies." His first appearance as a star was in
1920 In "The Midnight Rounders." this was followed by
"Make It Snappy." In 1921. He opened at the Earl Car-
roll Theatre on New Year's Eve. 1923. In "Kid Boots."
and his picture debut was made in the screen version of the
same play. He since has played In "Special Delivery."
the 1927 "Follies." "Glorifying the American Girl"
(1929). and "Whoopee" (1930). United Artists: "Palmy
Days," Goldivyn; (1932) "The Kid From Spain," United
Artists. In 1933: "Roman Scandals": 1934. "Kid Mil-
lions." United Artists. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink." UA.
On NBC Broadcast, Pebeco Toothpaste program, every
Sunday evening. 1937. Texaco Gasolene broadcast.
CANTOR. JOE: Owner. Rivoii Theatre. Indianapolis,
b. New York City. April 1. 1902; p, mother; e, public
schools. New Haven, Connecticut, Was home ofBce repre-
sentative, Universal; salesman. Warner. First National.
Nine years as manager for United Artists in Winnipeg.
Charlotte. N. C. Detroit. Cleveland, and then Indianapolis,
Resigned from United Artists Indianapolis post April,
1936.
CANUTT. YAKIMA: Appeared In 1929 in "Bad Man'f
Money," "Captain Cowboy," "Riders of the Storm."
"Three Outcasts." for Bell Pictures: In 1930 In "Bar I.
Ranch," "Canyon Hawks." "Firebrand Jordan." "Bldln"
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Law" for Big 4. In 1933: "Pighting Texans," "Sage-
bush Trail." Monogram. In 1934: "West of the Divide."
"The Luoky Texan." "Blue Steel," "Randy Rides Alone,"
"Lawless Frontier," Monogram. In 1935: "Paradise Can-
yon," Monogram; "Westward Ho," Republic. In 1936:
"King of the Pecos." "The Lonely Trail," Republic.
In 1937: "Trouble in Texas," GN.
CANZONERI, TONY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CAPE, H. G.: Recordist. In 1937: recorded "Elephant
Boy." UA.
CAPELLANI, ROGER: Director. In 1935: "Avec
I'Assurance," Paramount.
CAPER, DR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CAPITANI: Producer. In 1936: "II Re Burlone,"
Nuovo Mondo.
CAPON. ISAAC: President, Cines Modernos. S. A.;
b. Salonika. Greece, April 22, 1876; p. Elias and Elvida
Capon; e. schools of Greece and Mexico; married. In
silk business in Mexico for 20 years; merchant. Motion
picture career entirely with Cines Modernos.
CAPPY BARRA'S HARMONICA SWING ENSEMBLE:
In 1936: Universal short product.
CAPRA, FRANK R.: Director. b. Palermo. Italy,
May 19, 1897; h. 5 feet 5% inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 135 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Los Angeles
Manual Art high school and California Technical of Pasa-
dena; married, professional, now retired; hy. sports, golf,
hunting and fishing. No stage experience. First screen
job making Screen Snap Shots for Columbia In 1921.
Then became assistant director with Paul Gerson Company
in San Francisco, gagman for Hal Roach's "Our Gang"
for eight months. Directed the following: Harry Langdon
in "The Strong Man" and "Long Pants." "For the
Ix)ve of Mike." for First National, and the following for
Columbia: "That Certain Thing," "So This Is Love."
"Matinee Idol." "Way of the Strong," "Say It with
Sables," "Submarine." "Flight," "Tlie Power of the
Press," "The Younger Generation" and "The Donovan
Affair." Under contract to Columbia also made
"Dirigible," "Ladies of Leisure," "Bain or Shine," in
1930. In 1932: "Platinum Blonde," "Miracle Woman."
Columbia. In 19.'^2 directed "Forbidden," "American
Madness" and "The Bitter Tea of General Yen" for
Columbia. In 193.3; "Lady for a Day." 1934: "It
Happened One Night." "Broadway Bill." Columbia. In
1935 won Academy award as best director of 1934 for
direction of "It Happened One Night." 1936; "Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town." In 193G won first place in the
director's category (Academy) for "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town." 1937: "Lost Horizon," Columbia.
CARABELLO. JOSE: Actor. In 1935: "Storm Over
the Andes," Universal.
CARB, DAVID: Author. In 1935: "Chatterbox," filmed
by RKO.
CARBERRY, EDWARD: Drama, motion picture and
literary editor. The Post. Cincinnati. Ohio. b. Covington.
Ky.. Sept. 20. 1904; n. Edward and Clementine Lage
Carberry; e. Holmes High School. St. Xavier College,
University of Cincinnati (no degree* ; married. Librarian,
bookseller, advertising copy writer and publisher's reader
before entering newspaper work with the Post. June, 1933.
Present position. Oct. 1. 1935.
CARBONELL PEDRO PLANAS: Chief publicity
agent. Columbia Pictures. Buenos Aires. Argentina: b.
Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 22, 1889; e. high school; married.
Was journalist with divers newspapers and magazines.
Publicity agent six years, United Artists; five years with
Columbia Pictures, present position. Director of "Film,"
motion picture weekly paper, formerly "Excelsior."
CARDEW, LESLIE DENTON: Press rep!;esentative.
Pinewood Studios. Eng. b. London. Feb. 20, 1906; m. ;
fr. A. R. D. Cardew of London Daily Mail. e. Colet Court
and St. Paul's School. Started career in film trade In
1919 as apprentice to the Walturdaw Co. Assistant camera-
man Alliance Film Co.. St. Margaret's. Salesman with
W & F Film Service. London. Sales manager in Liver-
pool for Walturdaw. On photographic news staff of Daily
Mail and Evening News, later joining Daily Herald.
Publicity director to Sound Distributors. Ltd. To Pine-
wood in 1936.
CARDIFF, JACK: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated
on "As You Like It." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: col-
laborated on photography "Wings of the Morning." 20(h
Cent. -Fox.
CARDONA. RENE: Actor, b. Havana, Cuba, Oc-
tober 8, 1906; h. 6 feet; brown hair and dark blue
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Herminla Andre de Cardona and
Miguel Cardona, non -professionals; hobbies include
hunting, auto racing and tennis. Stage experience with
Compafila de Santa Cruz, and appeared In "The Iron
Ring," as juvenile lead Screen experience as follows:
"Our Dancing Daughters," MGM, talking "Shady Lady"
for Pathe as technical director and second lead, "The
Dead Line." for Paramount as juvenile. "Gentlemen
Prefer Blondes." for Paramount as the Prln.-e of Wales.
"The Wife of the Toreador," one of the first talking
pictures made by Fox with Raauel Meller. the juvenile
lead. Appeared as the star In "Havana Shadows." at
Tec-Art Studios, made In two versions, English and
Spanish; leading man In several Spanish pictures for
Fox and Columbia; pictures Include: "Common Clay."
"The Golden Calf." "The Woman Tamer." "The Sacred
Flame." "Ten Cents a Dance." On the stage in 1932:
"Tlie Great Lover," Charley's Aunt." "Professor Klenow."
Formerly vice-president in charge of production. Hispania
Talking Films Corp.. Hollywood. In 1936: "Alia en el
Rancho Grande" (There On the Big Ranch), Bustamante
y de Fuentes. A. en P.
CAREW. ARTHUR E.: Actor, r. n. Jan Fox. b. Trebi-
zond, Armenia. 1894; h. 6 feet; black hair, brown eves;
w. 170 pounds; e. Washington, D. C. and New York City;
married; hy. all sports. Stage experience several years
on Broadway as a star. Began screen career with Lasky
and appeared in "Phantom of the Opera," "Trilby."
"Uncle Tom's Cabin." "A Man's Past." "The Cat and
the Canary." "The Silent Lover." "Torrent" and "The
riaw," "The Matrimonial Bed" (1930), Warner Bros.
In 1935: "Thunder in the Night." Fox; "Charlie Chan's
Secret." 20th Ccnfury-Fox. Died April 23, 1937.
CAREW, JAMES: Actor, b. Goshen. Ind.. February 5,
1S76; dark hair: m. late Ellen Terry. English actress.
Started as publisher's clerk, but in 1897 made stage
debut in Chicago. Crossed Atlantic In 1905 and made
name on London stage. In British silents since 1915.
Has appeared in over 60 films. "Brother Alfred" 1931,
"You Made Me Love You" 1933. "Freedom of the
Seas," 1934. all for BIP; "Mayfair GirL" In 1935:
"Come Out of the Pantry," B. & D.-UA. On stage In
"Love Laughs," "The Apple Cart." "The Inside Stand."
On screen in 1935 in "Mystery of Mary Celeste," Ham-
mer; "Transatlantic Tunnel," GB; "The Improper
Duchess." City Films; "Living Dangerously," B.I.P. ;
"Come Out of the Pantry." B. & D. In 1936: "Living
Dangerously." ABP. In 1937: "Thunder In the City."
Columbia; "Snv of Napoleon." J. H. Prod.; "David
Livingstone." FitzPatrick: "Winss Over .\frica." Radio;
"Strange Experiment." Fox-British: "Murder at Madame
Tu.^saiids," "Jturder in the Stalls." Para.; "Knight
Without Armour." Alexander Korda; "Racketeer Rhythm,"
Rook,
CAREWE. EDWIN: (See 1936-37 Almanac)
CAREWE, RITA: (See 1936-37 Almanac)
CAREWS, MARY: Actress. In 1935: "Lady Tubbs,"
LTniversal.
CAREY, G.: Exhibitor. Strand Theatre. Paris. Ark.: b.
Posey County. Indiana. .Tune 7. 1882: v. W. P. and Harry
Carey; married. Was lawyer before entering motion pic-
ture business. Exhibitor In small towns in Arkansas since
1915.
CAREY. HARRY: Actor, b. New York. January 16,
1878; h. 6 feet; blond hair; w. 175 pounds: e. New York
University. Screen work with Biograph. Universal. FBO.
Hodkinson. Pro-Dis-Co. Pictures include: "Trail of
■98." "Slide. Kelly. Slide." "A Little .Tourney." MGM:
"Satan Town," "The Frontier Trail." "Border Patrol,"
"Burning Bridges," Pathe: (1931-1932). "Border Devils."
"Cavalier of the West." "Without Honors." Artclass:
"Across the Line." "Double Sixes." "Horsehonfs." "The
Hurricane Rider." In 1933: "Sunset Pass," Paramount.
Tn 1935: "Rustler's Paradise," Alax Pictures; "Powder
Smoke Range," RKO; "Barbary Coast," ITA. In 1936:
"The Prisoner of Shark Island." "Little Miss Nobody."
2nth Century-Fox: "Sutter's Gold," TJ; "The Last Out-
law," "Racing Lady." RKO-Radio; "Valiant Is the Word
for Carrie." "The Accusing Finger," Paramount.
CAREY, LEONARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Infernal Machine," Fox: "Bombshell." AfGM; "The
.\venger." Monogram. In 1934: "The Witching Hour,"
Paramount; "Smartv." Warner: "His Greatest Gamble."
TiKO. In 1935: "Hold 'Em Yale, Paramount; "Our Little
Girl." Fox. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Chcyney." MGM.
CAREY, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "Old Man
Rhythm," RKO.
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CARILLO, MARIO: (See 19o0-37 Motion riotuie
Alrii^iiac.)
CARILSON. SICKAN: Player. In 1935: "Sangen Till
Heine." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
CARINI, L.: Player, in V.t'M: appearetl in "Cavalry,"
UA.
CARL, RUDOLPH: Actor. In 1936: "Frasquita,"
Du World.
CARLE, RICHARD: Actor, b. Somerville. Mass.. July
7, 1871; h. 5 feet ll'/4 Indies; brown eyes and liglit hair;
w. 190 pounds; e. Somervliie. Mass.; iiy. basebaii. Has
lived In Boston. Chicago. New York and London. Kngland.
Thirty years on the stage. Entered pictures in 1916.
Pictures include "It Can Be Done," "Soft Cushions."
"Fleet's In." Paramount; "While the City Sleeps."
MGM: Tliomas Blackwood In "Brothers," Bayart; Perissard
in "Madam X." Count Albert in "His Glorious Night."
MGM; Band in "The Grand Parade," Pathe ; "A Lady
lo Love," "Free and Easy" and "Flying Higli," MGM;
"Bkh Uncles." Checker Comedies; first series: "Hold
Ihe Babies," Bainbow Comedies; "Some Babies,"
Whoopee Comedies. Pathe; "Stranded." "Sunny Cali-
fornia," "The Worrier," Vitaplione. In 1933: "Diplo-
maniacs." "Morning Glory," Badio; "Ladies Must Love."
Universal; "Golden Harvest," Paramount. In 1934:
"Beloved," Universal; "The Last Bound-Up." "'Home on
the Bange," "The Old Fashioned Way." Paramount:
"Harold Teen," Warner; "George White's Scandals,"
"Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox; "Sing and l,ike
It," BKO; "Affairs of a Gentleman." Universal. In
1935: "Love in Bloom," "Here Comes Cookie," "Nevada,"
"The Bride Comes Home," Paramount; "Night Life of the
Gods." Universal; "Baby Face Harrington," MGM; "The
Ghost Walks," Invincible; "The Gay Deception," 20th
Century-Fox; "Moonlight on the Prairie," "Dangerous,"
Warner. In 1936: "Anything Goes," "The Trail of the
Lonesome Pine." "The Case Against Mrs. Ames," "Drift
Fence," "Spendthrift," "The Texas Bangers," "The
Arizona Raiders," Paramount; "Love Before Breakfast,"
Universal; "Let's Sing Again," BKO-Badio; "One Rainy
Afternoon," UA; "Three of a Kind," Invincible.. In
1937: "Oaitcast," "Arizona Mahoney," Paramount.
CARLE, TEET: Publicity Department, Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer Studios; b. Emporia, Kan., October 25, 1899; m.
Vesta Gross; p. Charles and Eva; e. College of Emporia
(Kansas) : graduated from University of Southern Cali-
fornia, 1924. Sports editor, police reporter on Emporia
Daily Gazette (Kansas) ; reporter Kansas City star; police
reporter on Pomona (California) Progress: publicity direc-
tor. University of Southern California. 1925-27. Publicity
department. Paramount Studios. August, 1927, August,
1936. Pjiblicity department, MGM, since August, 1936.
CARLETON. WILLIAM P.: Actor. Many years on
stage. Leading man of Castle Square Stock company.
Boston. Featured in silent films opposite Alice Brady
and others. Beturned to stage in 1928. In 1934 back
to screen. In 1933 appeared in "Girl Without a Room"
Paramount. Appeared in "The Perfect Clue," Majestic;
"Ann Vickers." Badio; "Charlie Chan's Chance," Fox.
In 1936: "The Bohemian Girl," MGM; "The Border
Patrolman," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CARLEZ. RACHEL: Singer. In 1935: Universal short
priHluct. On radio.
CARLIN, IRWIN: Exhibitor, Community Tlieatres. 710
South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, Cal. ; b. New York
City, March 15, 1900; p. H. Cariin; e. public school.
New York; married. Served in Army during war. then
worked as rod man, etc.. in engineering concern. Salesman
for MGM Pictures. Denver, Colorado, and Los Angeles.
Cal.. territory. Southern manager Alexander Film Arts
Florida. Head of Cinema Bool<ing Agency casting for
Paramount, Fox, etc. Now owner of Alvarado and Empire
theatres. Los Angeles, Cal. Vice-President and Executive
Chairman I.T.O. of Southern California.
CARLISLE, COUSINS: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
CARLISLE, ELSIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CARLISLE, H. A.: Writer. In 193.j; collaborated on
story "Reckless Roads." Majestic.
CARLISLE, ISABEL: Actress. In 1935: "Mary Burns,
Fugilive," Paramount.
CARLISLE, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmariac.)
CARLISLE. KITTY: Actress, b. New Orleans, La.;
e. studied at the Chateau Mont Choisi at Lausanne.
Car — Car
Switzerland; then private tutoring at Paris and Neuilly,
France, and then two years at the school of Prlncest
Mestchersky in Paris. Appeared on the stage in a
condensed revival of "Rio Bita" and "Champagne Sec."
In November. 1933, signed Paramount film contract. 1934:
■'iMurUer at the Vanities," "She Loves Me Not." "Here
Is My Heart." Paramount. In 1935: "A Night at the
Oi)era," MGM. 1936-37; On New York stage in "White
Horse Inn."
CARLISLE, MARY: Actress. b. Boston. Mass.,
February 3, 1912; h. 5 feet 1 inch: blue eyes and blonde
hair: w. 100 pounds; e. private schools. I'iayed feminine
lead in "Devil's Cabaret," MGM short starring Eddie
Ituzzeli. Also "Madame Satan," "Night Court," MGM.
In 1933: "College Humor," Paramount: "Ladies Must
Love," "Saturday's Millions," Universal: "Tlie Sweet-
heart of Sigma Chi," Monogram: "Should Ladies
Behave?" MGM; "East of Fifth Avenue." Columbia. In
1934: "This Side of Heaven," "Murder in the Private
Car," MGM: "Handy Andy," Fox; "Palooka," United
Artists-Beliance; "Million Dollar Ransom," Universal;
"Kentucky Kernels," RKO; "Girl of My Dreams,"
Monogram: "Once to Every Woman," Columbia. In 1935:
"Grand Old Girl," RKO; "Great Hotel Murder," Fox;
"Champagne for Breakfast," "Superspeed," Columbia;
"One Frightened Night," Mascot; "It's in the Air,"
"Kind Lady," MGM. In 1936: "Love In Exile," General;
"Lady Be Careful," Paramount.
CARLISLE, RICHARD: Actor. In 1935 appeared in
"When a Man's a Man." Fox; "Public Opinion," In-
vincible.
CARLISLE. ROBERT: Film Editor. In 1934: "The
Poor Rich," Universal; "The Most Precious Thing in
Life," Columbia.
CARLISLE, SAMUEL: Comptroller and assistant
treasurer, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. b. Glasgow, Scot-
land, January 21, 1887; married; e. Whitehill Higher
Grade School, Glasgow, Scotland. Twelve years in bank-
ing in Scotland, Canada and United States. Eleven years
with Price Waterhouse & Co. Two years in 107th U. S.
Infantry during war. With Warner since 1926.
CARLON, FRANCES: Actress, b. Indianapolis. Ind. :
h. 5 feet, 6% inches; brown hair and brown eyes: w. 120
pounds; p. father publisher; e. East Orange. N. J.: hy.
sports. Family moved to Chicago, where she spent three
years with the Goodman Theatre Repertoire Company, and
taught diction and phonetics in the dramatic school asso-
ciated with Goodman Theatre. In summer and fall of 1933
appeared in revival of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." with DeWolf
Hopper, at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, then toured
Iowa, Illinois and Ohio, Played stock in Locust Valley,
Long Island. Tested by Fox. signed to long term contract.
Played in "The White Parade."
CARLSON, JUNE: Actress, b. Los Angeles, April 16,
1924; h. 62 in.: w. 100 lbs.; blond hair and blue eyes;
liy. horseback riding and swimming. In 1936: appeared
in "Every Saturday Night." "Educating Father," "Back
to Nature," "Olf to the Races." Fox. In 1937: "Big
Business," Fox.
CARLSSON, ELSA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
CARLTON, MATTHEW: Actor. In 1937: "The Lost
Horizon," Columbia.
CARLTON, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "Two Sin-
ners," Republic, In 1936: "The Return of Jimmy Valen-
tine," Republic.
CARLYLE, AILEEN: Actress, r. n. Aileen Bauer;
b. San Francisco, Cal., March 5, 1906; h. 5 feet 6
inches; auburn hair and brown eyes; vv. 155 pounds; p.
Aileen L. Day and Chris J. Bauer, non-professional; e.
Paris, France, and the Hollywood High School. Holly-
wood, and received her stage training in San Francisco;
hobbies include swimming, dancing, tennis, and Chinese
and Japanese prints. First stage appearance in "Pas-
sions" under David Graliam Fisher in 1926; then played
minor roles in Alcazar Stock company in San Francisco.
Her picture career started in 1926 in "Sweet Adeline"
with Jerome Storm for Charles Ray; then in "Drums of
Love," "Sky Rocket", and "Marching On" with Chic
Sale in Movietone; "His Honor the Mayor," "The Vir-
ginian," "Too Young to Marry," "Heartbreak," Fox:
"Her Majesty Love," First National; "Lullaby," MGM;
"The Sphinx Has Spoken," Radio; "The Honor of the
Family," First National; "Murder at Midnight." Tiffany.
>nd five Chic Sale Shorts; "The County Seat," "Cowslips,"
"Ex-Rooster," "Many a Slip." "A Hurry Call." In
1933: "The Stranger's Return," MGM. In 1935: "People
Will Talk." Paramount. In 1936: "The Country Doctor."
2Uth Century -Fox.
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CARLYLE, DAVID: Aitor. In 193fi: appeared in
"Cain and Mabel," "Smart Blonde." WB. In lit3":
"Don't Pull Your Punches," "Once a Doctor." WB.
CARLYLE. RICHARD: Actor. h Giielnh. Ontario.
Canada, May 21, 1870: e. In Little Rock. Ark., and St.
Mary's, Ky. ; li. 5 feet 9 Inches; w. 150 pounds: gray
hair, dark blue e.ves; hy. bridge and Kolf. On the dra-
matic stage In New York. Entered pictures In 1913
Pictures include Lem Tollard In "The Copperhead "
character lead in "Inside of the Cup," Pa Miller in
"Playing Around," Dictor West in "Abraham Lincoln."
Mezzein In "Kismet," Doctor in "Tol'able David." Also
in 1929 in "Hearts in Dixie." Fox; "Brotherly Love."
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "It Can Be Done." Universal;
and In 19.'!0 in "In Old California." Audible Pictures;
■Playing Around." FN. In 1035: "Sons of Steel." Ches-
It-rfleld.
CARLYLE. RITA: (See 10,")G-37 Motion Picture
AInianac. )
CARMAN. LEONARDO: With Republic Pictures.
Argentina. b. Buenos Aires. Argentina, July 14. 1898;
e. studied law at University of Buenos Aires, five years;
married. Was manager of Buenos Aires Agency, Hudson
and Kssex Motor Company; from 1025 agent of Chrysler
Motor Company In Buenos Aires. In 1935 acquired rights
of Monogram Pictures for South America, then became
representative of Republic Pictures Corporation for Ar-
gentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
CARMEN, JEAN: Actress, b. Portland. Ore.. April
7. 1914: h. 5 feet 2'/4 inches; blond hair and dark-blue
eyes; w. 107 pounds. Began her professional career with
I<''anchon and Marco, and first worked in pictures at Uni-
versal, where she doul)led for stars in riding and swim-
ming for two years. Has played minor roles in more than
a dozen pictures, at RKO, Universal and Paramount. In-
cluding "Midshipman .lack," "The Devil's Dog House,"
"Melody Cruise," and "Strictly Dynamite." Featured
role, at Pasadena Community Playhouse, in "Let's Be
Civilized." In 1934 was chosen a Wampas Baby star. In
1934: "Kiss and Make Up," Paramount.
CARMICHAEL, HOAGIE: Music and lyrics. In 1936:
collaborated on music and lyrics, "Anything Goes," Para-
mount,
CARMINATI. TULLIO: Actor, t. n. Count TuUlo
Camlnati de Brambilla; b. Zara. Dalmatla; h. 5 feet.
11 inches; blue eyes, black hair. On stage since he
was 15 years old and appeared in "Strictly Dishonorable"
and "Music in the Air." On screen in the silent pic-
tures, "The Bat," "The Duchess of Buffalo," "Stage
Madness," "Honeymoon Hate" and "Three Sinners."
Speaks five languages and is Interested In symphonic
music. In 1933: "Gallant Lady" and "Moulin Rouge,"
United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934: "One Night of
Lore," Columbia. In 1935: "Let's Live Tonitrht."
Columbia; "Paris in Spring," Paramount. In 1936: "The
Wedding March." Franco-American Sale.s; "The Three
Maxims." General Films; "London Melody" and "Sunset
n Vienna."
CARNE, STURGES: Art director. Selznick International
Pictures. b. Riverside. HI.. .Tan. 20. 1899; h. 5 feet
10 Inches; w. 188 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; e.
Ill, and Ca.; p. R. G. R. Carne and Grace D. Sturies:
m. to Dorothy Dawson May 24, 1935; one daughter. Two
years air service A.B.F. Four years studio art depart-
ments. Two years as art director for Patlic. RKO and
Selznick.
CARNERA. PRIMO: Heavyweight boxer. In 1933
appeared in "Mr. Broadway." produced by Broadway-
Hollywood Productions. "The Prizefighter and the Lady,"
MGM.
CARNEVALE, JACK:
Out," Universal.
Actor. In 1935: "His Night
CARNEY, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CARNEY, GEORGE: Actor, r.n. same. b. Bristol, Eng-
land, Nov. 21, 1897; h. 5 feet 10 Inches: w. 182 pounds;
dark brown hair, hazel eyes; hobbies include writing and
all sports; p. Irish; e. Military School. Vaudeville and
stage star comedian. Films. "Say It With Flowers"
(1933), Universal: "Lest We Forget" (1933). MGM:
"Music Hall" (1034). Universal; "Hyde Park" (1034).
Warner: "A Real Bioite" (1035). MGM; "The Small Man"
(1035), Universal; "City of Beautiful Nonsense" (1935)
Butcher's. Played Lancashire private in Robert Donat's
"Red Night." In 19.36: "Land Without Music." U. In
1937: "Dreaming Lips." UA.
CA.RNEY, ROBERT: Associate photographer. In 1936:
"The Garden of Allah." UA.
CAROL, SUE: Actress. r. n. Evelyn Lederer: b
riiicago. 111., October 30. 1908: h. 5 feet 3 inches; dark
brown hair and eyes; w. 108 pounds; p. Caroline and
Samuel Lederer, non -professionals: e. Kemper Hall and
National Park Seminary; no stage training; m. Nick
.Stuart; hy. swimming and golf. Has appeared in such
pictures as "Soft Cushions." "Walking Back," "Sky-
scrapers," "Cohens and Kellys in Paris," "Captain
.Swagger," "Air Circus" and "Girls Gone Wild." Her
1929 pictures include "It Can Be Done." Universal;
"Chasing Through Europe," "The Exalted Flapper."
"Fox Movietone Follies," "Why Leave Home" (1929),
Fox; and in 1930 in "The Big Party." "The Golden
Calf." "Lone Star Ranger," "Dancing Sweeties." Warner
Bros.; "Check and Double Check," Radio: (1932). "In
Line of Duty," Monogram. In 103:!: "Straiglitaway."
roliimbia. In 1037: "A Doctor's Diary." Paramniinl,
CARON. PATRICIA: (See 11)36
liiumac.)
Motion I'ichH
stagcil opera sciiucnccs
CAROSSIO, NATALE: In 19:!6
"Anthony Adverse. " WB.
CARPENTER, EDWARD CHILDS: In 10:;i: "Bachelor
Father," MGM. In 103:!: collaborated on "Wlustling in
the Dark." MGM. .\uthor. Wrote stage play and
screen play, "The Perfect Gentleman," filmed in 1935
by MGM; collaborated on "Imperfect Lady," "One New
York Night," MGM.
In 1936;
CARPENTER, GLORIA MITZI: Actress.
Hours to Kill," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CARPENTER, HORACE B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
CARPENTIER, GEORGES: Actor and boxer. b.
Lens. France, January 12. 1894; h. 6 feet; blond hair
and blue eyes; w. 172 pounds; e. public schools of Lens;
m. Georgette Elasaser: hy. horseback riding. First stage
appearance in 1927 in revue under Defresne and Varna
at Palace theatre. Paris, Vaudeville tour in France,
England, Spain, Italy and Roumanla. for six months.
First fight in Paris as flyweight and successively won
championships of Europe at all weights as poundage
increased. Fought Jack Dempsey for world championship
in 1921. Started pictures about 1912 with French com-
pany, "The Romance of Carpentier." Also appeared in
"The Gypsy Cavalier," In England; "The Wonder Man"
and the "Show of Shows," America. Other pictures
made in France are "The Adventures of a Champion."
"La Symphonic Pathetique," "The Treasure of Keriolet."
In 1930 appeared in "Hold Everything" for Warner
Bros, and No. 3761, "Naughty but Nice." Vitaphone.
CARPENTIER: Actcr. In 1935: "La Crise Est Finie,"
.\cio Films.
CARR, ALEXANDER: (See 10311-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
CARR, BERNARD: Aclor. In 1035: "The Virginia
JurlKC." Paramount.
CARR, CAMERON: (See 10:!6-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac.)
CARR, EDWARD T.: Director and general sales man-
.iger. United Artists. London; b. May 16, 1895; married.
Began motion picture career as independent renter and
joined United Artists on inception, as branch manager.
CARR, JANE: Actress, r. n. Rita Brunstrom; blond
hair and blue eyes. Was concert pianist before becomins
actress; also frequently broadcast under her real name.
Has appeared in the following: "Let Me Explain, Dear "
1032, "Those Were the Days." "The Outcast" 1934, all for
BIP; "Orders Is Orders," "Dick Turpin" 1033, Gaumont-
British; "Keep It Quiet" 1033, British Lion; "The Night
Club Queen" 1934, Twickenham; "The Church Mouse"
1934, Warner-FN-British; "Intermezzo" 1034, Sound City;
"A Taxi to Paradise." In 1035: "The Triumph of Sher-
lock Holmes." GB. In 1936: "The Interrupted Honey-
moon," "It's You 1 Want," British Lion.
CARR, JUNE: Dancer. In 1035: Universal short prod-
uct.
CARR. MARY: b. Philadelphia, Pa.; e. Normal Col-
lege, Philadelphia. Stage experience: Girard stock
company. Philadelpliia. four years. Screen career began
with old Lubin (Company. Has appeared in "Over the
HIU" (Fox). "A Million for Love," "On Y^our Toe."
"A Swelled Head," "Paying the Price," "Jesse James,"
"Special Delivery," "Paramount Novelties," "Lights of
New York," "Love Over Night" (1929), (Pathe) ;
"Sailors' Holiday" (1920), "Some Mother's Boy" (1929),
Rayart; "Hot Curves" (1930), Tiffany. In 1033: "Gun
THE
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Car — Car
Law," Majestii-; "Toliie Call." Showmen's J'ictures. In
1!),'!4: "Change of Heart," Fox; "The Loud Speaker,"
Monogram. In I'J^i.'i: "The World Accuses," Chesterfield.
CARR, MICHAEL: Author, composer, writer, character
actor, b. Leeds. Yorkshire, Kng., March 17. I'JUO. Mar-
ried, e. high school Dublin, Ireland; Clonmel College,
Co. Tipperary, B.A. Songs: "Ole Faithful," "The Girl
with the Dreamy Eyes," "The (Jentleman Obviously
Doesn't Uelieve," "Strange," "Without That Certain
Thing," '1 Was in the Alood," "The Wheel of the
Wagon Is Itroken," "Dinner for One I'lease James,"
"Regent Street Rhapsody. " Score of "Soft Lights and
.Sweet Music." Contract I'eter Maurice Music Co., Den-
mark St., London, Kng.; New York, Chappell & Co.
CARR, TREM: President, Treni Carr Incorporated,
b. Trenton, 111.. Nov. 7. 1894; m. Margaret Carr, lia.s
diiughter; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Carr; e. Illinois V.
Headed a St. Louis construction company, was paymaster
ill charge of disbursements for Pearl Harbor breakwater
project at Honolulu. T. H. ; producer since 1922; vice-
president, Rayart Pictures, 1922-29; vice-president in
charge of production. Syndicate Pictures, 192r)-30; with
.Monogram Pictures Corporation since 1931. Elected presi-
dent of Independent Motion Picture Producers Association
in 1934. Member of Masquers Club. Shriners and Delta
Tau Delta fraternity. Entered motion picture business as
a producer in 1922, making a series of Al St. John short
features. Elected vice-president of Republic Pictures
Corp. Solil interest in Republic Pictures. Signed with
Universal lo make features for Universal release, six
starring John Wa.viie. In 19.'JG: produced "The Sea
Spoilers." "Contiict." V.
CARRADINE. JOHN: Actor, b. New York City, Feb.
.'■>. 19nfi ; p. Cenevieve W. Richmond, physician, and Wm.
(^arradine. newspaperman. On stage in "Romeo and
.luliet, " "Merry Wives of Windsor," "Richard III." and
others. Films: PJIKJ. "The Man Who Broke the Bank
at Monte Carlo." "Les Miserables," "Captain January,"
"The Prisoner of Shark Island," "Under Two Flags."
"White Fang," "Ramona." "Dimples." 20th Century-Fox;
"Mary of Scotland." "Daniel Boone." "Winterset." BKO-
Radio; "Garden of Allah." UA. In 19:J7: "Nancy Steele
is Missing." 20th Cent. -Fox.
CARRE, BEN.: Associate art director, r. n. Benjamin
J. Carre; b. Paris, Dec. .5. 1883; h. 5' 6"; dark hair,
brown eyes; w. 1.56; hy. exhibits own paintings; e. art
schools and still active; scenic work; "Blue Bird," Maurice
Tourneur; "Prunella," Maurice Tourneur; "Thy Name Is
Woman." Fred Niblo; "The Phantom of the Opera,"
Rupert Julian; "Cytheria," George Fitzmaurice; "Red
Dance," Raoul Walsh, Fox; "Iron Mask," Douglas Fair-
banks; "Cockeyed World," Raoul Walsh, Fox; "Frozen
Justice," Fox and others. In 1935: associate art director,
"A Night at the Opera." MOM. In 1936: "The Mine
With the Iron Door," Columbia; "Let's Sing Again."
RKO-Radio; art director "Great Guy." GN. In 1937:
"23V2 Hours Leave." GN.
CARRICK, EDWARD: Art director, producer, historical
expert and costuffie designer. Director of Associated
.\rtist-Teclinicians. In 1934: "Autumn Crocus," "Lorna
Doone," ATP. 19.{o: "Java Head," First Division;
".Midshipman Easy." ATP; "Hyde Park Corner." Gros-
venor .Soun<l Films; "Amateur Gentleman." Criterion.
1930: "Accused." <.;riterion. 1937: "Jump for Glory."
Criterion; "Jericho," Capitol.
CARRILLO. LEO: Actor, b. Log AnBeles; h. 5 feet
10 inches: e. Jesuit Fathers at St. Vincent Loyola Uni-
versity; married and has an adopted daughter. Is a
champion swimmer. Played In the stage play "Twin
Beds." Appeared In "Mister Antonio" (1929), Tiflfany;
Vltaphone No. 2369, "The Foreigner," No. 2552. "The
Hell Gate of Solssons": (1931). "Guilty Generation,"
Columbia; (1932). "Girl of the Rio," Radio; "Cauli-
flower Alley," "Deception," "Obey the Law," Columbia;
"Men Are Such Fools," RKO Radio. In 1933: "Race-
track," World Wide; "Moonlight and Pretzels." Universal.
1934: "Viva Villa," "Manhattan Melodrama." "The Gay
Bride." 5IGXI; "Four Frightened People," Paramount.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro.
- professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
In 193.-J: "The Winning Ticket," MGM; MGM short
product; "Love Me I^orever," Columba; "In Caliente,"
First National. In 1936: "It Had to Happen," 20th
Century-Fox; "Moonlight .Murder," MG.VI; 'The Gay
Desperado," UA. In 1937: "1 Promise to Pay, " Columbia;
"History Is Made at Night," UA.
CARROLL. ALENE: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
■Riot Squad." Mayfair. In 1935: "Night Life of the
• iods," Universal.
CARROLL, CHARLES: Sound technician. In 1935:
"The Great Impersonation." "His Night Out," "Three
Kids and a Queen," "The Invisible Ray," "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal. In 1936: "Yellowstone." U.
CARROLL, CHARLES P.: Advertising and publicity
at Skouras Brothers Circuit In New York; b. New York
City, November 23, 1896; h. 5 feet 5 inches; brown hail
and grey eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Catherine and Frank
Carroll, non-professionals; e. Stuyvesant high school and
University of Chicago; m. Irene Lewis, non-professional;
hy. aviation. 1931. advertising and publicity for Warners
theatres in New Jersey. 1931-36, Skouras Bros.
CARROLL, EARL: Associate producer, 20tli Century-
Fox. h. Pittsburgh. Pa.. 42 years ago. Began as pro-
gram boy, Nixon Theatre, Pittsburgh. Edited Americar
newspaper, in Shanghai. Staff songwriter. Feist Music
Publishing Co. Has written or produced 47 Broadway
stage productions. There have been 13 productions of
the Vanities. He also produced "White Cargo." "The
Rat." "Uptown West," and many others. Wrote and
produced "Murder at the Vanities" for Paramount. In
1935: produced several editioni of "P>arl Carroll Sketch
Book." In 1936: associate producer "Stowaway," 20lh
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: associate producer "Love Is News."
20th Cent. -Fox.
CARROLL, HARRISON: Dramatic editor. Los Angeles
Evening Herald, Los Angeles, Cal. : b. Waco. Texas, June
23. 1901: 0. B. H. and Hallie Harrison Carroll: e. high
school and graduate of Columbia College: m. Corrlnne
Smith, has one son. Harrison. ,lr.. age 6. Started as a
■ub. Los Angeles Times, in the summer of 1922. Became
Hollywood reporter and later occupied the same beat on
the Los Angeles Examiner. Became drama editor, Evening
Herald, In October, 1927, and in addition is writing a
motion picture column for Premier Syndicate.
CARROLL, JOHN: Singer and actor, r. n. Julian La
Faye; b. Mandeville, La.; h. 6 feet 1 inch; black hair and
brown eyes; e. studied voice in Italy under Victor Chesnais.
Left home at age of twelve. Circled the globe several
times. Has been steeplejack, ship's cook, range rider,
racing driver, and barnstorming airman. Has sung in
Paris. London, Berlin. Vienna, Rome and Budapest. Tested
by RKO, and in 1935 appeared in "Hi, Gaucho," RKO.
In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up," "Murder On the Bridle Path,"
"We Who Are About to Die," RKO Radio.
CARROLL, LEO: Actor. b. Weedon, England: h. 5
feet, 11% inches; golden-brown hair and hazel eyes: w.
164 pounds; p. Irish, father army offlcer; has one son;
hy. painting. Went on English stage and appeared for
years. Served In World War. To New Y'ork and appeared
in "The Green Bay Tree." Went to Hollywood and ap-
peared in "Sadie McGee.," "Outcast Lady." "Stamboul
Quest" and "Barretts of Wimpole Street," MGM. and in
1935 in "Murder on a Honeymoon" and "The RiKht to
Live," Warner; "Clive of India," UA-20th Century; "The
Casino Murder Case," MGM,
CARROLL, MADELEINE: Actress, b. West Brom-
wich, England, February 26, 1906; h. 5 feet 5 inches:
ash blonde hair, blue eyes: m. Capt. Philip Astley, 1931;
p. non-professional: e. graduate of Binningham Univer-
sity. BA. School teacher. OfTered the lead in the film
"The Gun of l/oos," she transferred her allegiance to
the screen, also appearing in "What Money Can Buy."
"The First Born" ; then "Atlantic" and "The American
Prisoner" (19'29), B.I. P. In 1930: "Young Woodley,"
B.I. P.; "Kissing Cup's Race." Butcher's. "The W. Plan."
Burlington, "Escape." ARP. In 1931: "The School for
Scandal," Fogwell. "French Leave," Sterling. "Madame
Guillotine." Fogwell. "Fascination." Regina. In 1933
appeared in "Sleeping Car," "I Was a Spy." In 1934
"The World Moves On." Fox. In 1935: "Loves of a
Dictator" (Toeplitz) and "The Thirty-Nine Steps," GB.
In 1936: in "Secret Agent."" GB, and "The Case
Against Mrs. Ames." "The General Died at Dawn."
Paramount; "Lloyds of London."" 20th Cent. -Fox. In
1937: "On the Avenue." 20th Cent. -Fox. With Walter
Wanger I'ro<iuctions.
CARROLL. NANCY: Actress, r. n. Anne La Hlft. b.
New York, Nov. 19, 1906; h. 5 feet, 4; auburn hair and
blue eyes; w. 116 pounds; e. Holy Trinity School; dlT.
THE
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Car — Car
Jack Kirkland; m. Bolton Mallor;. Received stage train-
ing In a dance specialty in the "Passing Show of 1923."
"Topics of 1923," the "Passing Show of 1924," and in
"JIayflowers" (at the Forest theatre) : in 1926 she ap-
peared in "Nancy" in Los Angeles, and the "Music Box
Revue" in Hollywood with Lupino Lane. Then starred
by Louis Macloon in "Loose Ankles"; and in 1927 ap-
peared in "Chicago" at the Music Box theatre in Holly-
wood. In 1927 she submitted to a test by Fox. which
resulted in second lead in "lisdies Must Dress." starring
Virginia Valli. Paramount then signed her for the role
of Rosemary in Anne Nichols' play "Abie's Irish Rose."
Her pictures include "The Sin Sister." Fox: "Close
Harmony," 'The Dance of Life." "Illusion." "Shopworn
Angel," "Sweetie": in 1930 in "Dangerous Paradise."
"Scarlet Dawn." Warner; (1933). "Child of Manhattan."
Columbia; "Hot Saturday." "Under Cover Man," Para-
mount; (1933) "The Woman Accused." "I Love That
Man," Paramount: "Kiss Before the Mirror," Universal.
In 1934: "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round." U. A. -Reliance:
".Jealousy," Columbia; "Springtime for Henry," Fox. In
1935: "I'll Love You Always," "After the Dance,"
Columbia.
CARROLL. RICHARD: Writer, b. Cambridge. Mass.,
October 27, 1898; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; w. 150 pounds:
brown hair, blue eyes; e. St. Johns. Newfoundland, princi-
pally at St. Bonaventure College; m. Eve N. Howell and
has two children; hy. flying. Started as new.spaperman.
Signed Fox Film contract. In 1934: story "Lovetime."
Fox. In 1936: story "I Conquer the Sea," Academy.
CARROLL, VANCE: Actor. In 1936: "Tellow Cargo,"
GN.
CARROLL, ZELMA: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
original storj', "The Lost City," Regal.
CARROLL and HOWE: Players. In 1937: Vitaphone
short product.
CARRUTH, MILTON; Film editor. In 1934: "Let's
Be Ritzy," "Little Man, What Now?" Universal. In
1935: "The Werewolf of London." "The Magnificent
Obsession," Universal; "Dracula's Daughter," U. In
1936: collaborated on direction and screen play "Love
Letters of a Star." U.
CARSON, CHARLES: Actor, b. London. August 16.
1885; m. Bertha Kathleen Elmes: hy. reading, traveling,
motoring, riding; p. George and Margaret Carson; e.
Heidleberg and Boston. Engineer. Went on London
stage In 1919. Appeared on screen in 1931 In "Dreyfus."
B.I.P. ; "Many Waters." B.I. P.: "Ariane," Pathe-
Nathan; "Mons. Albert," Paramount-Joinville. In 1932:
"Marry Me," Gainsborough; "Leap Year," B. and D. ;
"There Goes the Bride." Britlsh-Llon; "Wedding Re-
hearsal." London Films. In 1933: "The Blarney Kiss."
produced by British and Dominions. "Men of Tomorrow."
Paramount-London Films and others. In 1935: "Blossom
Time," BIP; "Moscow Nights." Denham-UA; "Scrooge,
Paramount- Julius Hagen. In 1936: "Once in a Million."
ABP; "Secret Agent." GB; "The Beloved Vagabond."
Columbia. In 1937: "Fire Over England." "Dreaming
Lips," "Dark Journey," UA; "April Romance," MGM.
CARSON, DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CARSON. FRANCES: Actress. In 1935; "Java Head."
First Division,
CARSON lAMES B.: Actor. Vitaphone No. 1046,
"Everything Happens to Me." In 1933 appeared In
"Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal. In 1935: "Harmony
Lane," Mascot.
CARSON, WALTER H.: American Representative of Du-
faycolor of London, b. Denver. Col.. Oct. 17. 1889; mar-
ried; p. Kate L. Church and Albert M. Carson; e. high
school; pre law. Denver University, 1912, 1912-16, profes-
sion photographic supply salesman. Middle West from
Canada to Mexico. 1916-18. free lance portrait and
commercial photographer and free lance motion picture
photographer on industrial and commercial work. 1918-21.
general manager, photographic stock house and finishing
plant. Established raw film distribution In New
York. Chicago and Los Angeles. Theoretical and practical
experience in the manufacture, sale and use of all types
of motion picture materials. Including the designing and
establishment of 16mm. Reversal Film Laboratories In
BInghamton. Chicago. Los Angeles. 1930-33 assistant to
president. Agfa Ansco. Resigned to make special investi-
gation on color In England and then present post.
CARSTAIRS, JOHN PADDY: Director and scenarist,
b. London; e. Repton College. Started in 1927 as as-
sistant cameraman. Was with British and Dominions as
camera-operator, script clerk and assistant director for
three years. Scenario writer with ATP. BIP, and GB.
lilm editor with B & D. In Hollywood with Al Christie
laramount and Columbia, and on MGM writing staff iii
]^1- ^ ^fPjf ^"''"'" "'"^^ fo'' "Palling in Love," (Vogue
Pathe); "Hope of His Side," adaptation and script of
Twos Company," B & D; "It's a Bov," GB • revue
material Spread it Abroad." Short stories, articles
Amalgamated Press, Odhams and Newnes; wrote film book
Movie Merry-Go-Round." published by Newne-. In 1937-
directed "Paris Plane." .Sound City; "Holidays End."'
D r T?' Tr^P""^'" Exposure," Triangle; "Night Ride."
S r ^ V"i'^.'' ">"'r'"^t in 1937 to write and direct for
B & D at Pinewood Studios, London.
io?-''JI'''.^^r' ,^"'' •>'* PICKANINNY CHOIR: In
I93.T: Educational short product.
CARTER, BETTY: (See 1936.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CARTER, BOAKE: Radio commentator with CBS b
Baku Russia: h. 5 ft. 8 in.: w. lo7 pounds: brown hair
and blue eyes; married and has three children; e. Christ
College and Tunbiidge. Was on Philadelphia Bulletin;
columnist for Philadelphia Daily News.
CARTER, DESMOND: Wrote lyrics of "Marry Me."
Gaumont-British, 1933. In 1935: lyrics, "I Give My
Heart," Associated British Pictures.
CARTER, DONALD: Film director. G-B. Instructional,
Ltd., London, b. France. July 14. 1900; p. British- mar-
ried: e. private school and University of London. Engaged
in mining, travel and salesmanship prior to films. Assis-
t.ant director. 1928-29; editor and assistant, 1929-30; direc-
tor of shorts since 1931.
CARTER, JACK: b. New York City; e. graduate
Columbia University, B.A.; hy. sports and motion picture
acting. Served two years In France with A.E.F. Traveled
abroad for three years after graduation; returned to New
York, and worked in stock for three years. Danced two
years in Paris and London at the Cafe de Paris. Returned
to New York for a season. Went to California. Appeared
in "Charlie Chan's Courage," Fox.
CARTER, JAMES: Art Director and Studio Manager.
b. England. 1902; married: e. Royal School of Art.
Previously studied architecture and music. Joined Julius
Hagen on inauguration of Tickenham Film Studios in 1928
as art director.
CARTER, MRS. LESLIE: Actress. In 1935: "Rocky
Mountain Mystery," Paramount.
CARTER, LOUISE: Actress. b. Denison, Iowa; e.
Iowa State University. Played In repertory and stock
companies; wrote many plays, three of which were pro-
duced on Broadway. On screen: "The Strange Case of
Clara Deane." and "Madame Butterfly," Paramount. In
1933: "Jennie Gerhardt." "This Day and Age." Para-
mount: "Pilgrimage," Fox; "East of Fifth Avenue,"
Columbia: "Beauty for Sale," MGM: "The Right to
Romance," Radio. In 1934: "Beloved." Universal:
"You're Telling Me," Paramount. In 1935: "Straight
from the Heart," "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Uni-
versal; "Paddy O'Day." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Rose of the Rancho." Paramount.
CARTER, MILTON; Assistant director. In 1936:
"Killer at Large." Columbia. In 1937: "Find the Wit-
ness." Columbia.
CARTER, MONTE; Director, actor, and writer, b. San
Francisco. 1886. Worked in theatre as usher and in
box office In San Francisco; played in stock companies,
doing character and dialect comedy parts; played Eastern
burlesque as featured comedian and also appeared in
vaudeville; became . director of musical comedies, also
doing the comedy in them; in 1911. established his own
companies, playing musical comedy and dramatic offerings
alternately; leased theatre for his company, playing
engagements of one to four years; produced and staged
"Kongo" in Los Angeles in 1927. In 1928 became dialogue
director at Universal; In 1930 started directing and writ-
ing comedies for Pathe. In 1935: appeared in "Make a
Million." Monogram; appeared in "Confidential," Mascot.
In 1936; "Give Us This Night." Paramount.
CARTER. NORMAN: Attorney. Identified with Saenger
Theatres for a number of years and now legal adviser to
E. A^ Richards. Jr.
CARTER, WILF; Actor. In 1936: Educational short
product.
CARTIER, JACQUES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CARUTH, BURR:
In 1934 appeared In
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■•noiil)l(> Door," I'aianKiunl. In I'.I'M: "Tlie Harvester,"
KcpiililJc.
CARVER. EMMETT K.: Head of the Deoartment of
Jiranufacturing Kxperiments. Kastman Kodak Co., Roches-
ter. New York; 1>. Leando. Iowa. July 9. 1S93; m. Ruth
Kipley; p. Thomas N. and Flora K. Carver: e. A. B.
Harvard, 1!)14. Ph. D. Harvard. 1917; Capt. U. S. Army
1917-19; National Research Fellow, 1919-21; Instructor In
chemislrv. University of Illinois, 1920-23; Research Labora-
tory, Kaslnian Kodak Co., 1923-28.
CARVER, FRANCIS: Cameraman, British & Dominions
Film Corporation, England, b. Birmingham, England. June
9, 1907: m. Margaret P. M. Meyer; p. Frank and Annie
Carver: e. Rugby and Hertford College. Oxford, 1928, in
Welsh-Pearson production "Auld Lang Syne"; 1929 joined
B. 1. P. scenario department; month later joined B c& 1)
as camera assistant; became operative cameraman on "Good
NiKlit Vienna": in 1934 joined Paramount-British unit at
B & D and sirue lias photographed all P-B product.
CARVER, KATHRYN: (See Ui:Ui-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. )
CARVER, LOUISE: Actress. r. n. Louise Spllger
-Murray; b. Davenport. Iowa. June 9. 1875; h. 5 feet
9 inches; ash brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 165 pounds:
p. Wilhelmina Grunewaldt and Fritz Spllger. father a
chief of police and mother a German opera singer; e.
Davenport high school; married; hy. driving a team of
horses. Made her debut in grand opera in 1892 at the
Auditorium theatre. Chicago. Did opera work for years.
On screen In Mack Sennett's "The First One Hundred
Years Are the Worst"; In "The Redeeming Sin." War-
ner Brothers production; "Shameless Behavior." and in
"Four Married Men." Her 1929 pictures included "The
Sap," Warner Brothers: "Must We Marry," Trinity.
Appeared In 1932 In "The Monkey's Paw." RKO Radio.
In 1935: "Every Night at Eight," Paramount.
CARVER, LYNNE: Actress, r, n. Virginia Reid Samp-
son; 1). Lexington, Ky. ; p. Reid J. Sampson, minins
expert; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; auburn hair, gray eyes. AppearccI
in "Strangers All." "Roberta," "Old Man Rhythm,"
"To Beat the Band," "Maytime."
CA'.RY, LUCIAN: Writer. In 193G: "Straight from
the .Shoulder." Paramount.
CARYLL, BILLY: Actor. "Trying Them Out" (1930),
Patlie Checker Comedies, first series. In 1933: "Marry
Me." Gaumont-British.
CASA MAURY. MARQUIS OF: Executive, b. Cuba,
March 14, ISilfi; parents, the late Marquis and March-
ioness of Casa Maury: e. Beaument College: served in Royal
Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, and was joint managing
director of Bentley Motors, Ltd. Is managing director of
Curzon Cinemas, Ltd., controlling Curzon Cinema, Mayfair,
London, policy of which Is exclusive presentation of Con-
tinental films.
CASAVOLA, FRANCO: Music director. In 1937: "La
Damigella di Bard." Artisti Associati.
CASEY, DOLORES: Actress, r. n.. Margaret Dolores
Katherine Casey; b. New Y'ork City: brown hair and blue
eyes; p. non-professional; e. elementary and secondary at
All Saints Academy. New York, graduating 1930. Enrolled
in Columbia University for journalism; hy. reading. Posed
for a commercial photographer in New "York. Tested and
signed by United Artists, but was not used. Transferred
to Paramount, receiving new contract In November. 1934.
In 1936: "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount.
CASEY. JACK: Actor. In 1936: "Ghost Patrol."
Puritan.
CASEY. JIMMY: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CASEY. JOHN T.: Partner Ross-Casey (public rela-
tions), editor and partner in Interstate News Service;
writer of column "Casey at the Bat"; writer of motion
picture articles and human Interest stories. b. Lynn.
Mass.. Aug. 18, 1906; e^ Lynn Classical high school and
Georgetown University. Was owner of John T. Casey
News Service covering Washington, D. C. ; managing
editor. Lynn, Mass.. Telegram-News: Calkins and Holden
Advertising Agency. Played in two shorts on football:
writer of motion picture magazine articles.
NAOMI: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
CASEY,
Almanac.)
CASEY, PAT: Associated for years with J. J. Mur-
dock in operation of B. F. Keith Circuit and allied
companies, which eventually became part of RKO. Cur-
rently is labor contact for producers on union matters,
traveling between New York and Coast.
CASEY, STUART: Actor. In 1935: "Age of Indl»-
cn-llori." iMGM; "Captain Blood," FN.
CASKEY, TED: Actor. In 1935: "Racing Luck,"
Republic.
CASPARY, VERA: Writer, b. Chicago, 111.. Nov. 13.
I1HI4; h. 5 feet, 1 inch; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
Iiiii pounds; parents, non-professionals: Freelance
writer; contributor popular magazines. Editor "The Dance"
magazine; author four novels. "Ladies and Gents."
"White Girl." "Music in the Street." "Thicker Than
Water." Collaborated on play. "Blind Mice." Wrote
originals: "The Night of June 13th," "Working Girls,"
Paramount, 1932; "Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox,
1934; "Private Scandal." in collaboration with Bruce
Manning, Paramount, 1934. Wrote screen play of "I'll
l-iive You Always." Columbia. 1935: collaborated on
original story. "Party Wire," Columbia; collaborated
on "Hooray for Love," RKO.
CASS, JOHN L.: Sound recorder. In 1933: "After
Tuniglit," Radio. In 1934: "Two Alone," "Finishing
Scliool," "Sing and Like It." "Lightning Strikes
Twice." "Dangerous Corner," "Gridiron Flash," RKO.
In 1935; "Star of Midnight." "She," "Hot Tip," "The
Three Musketeers," "Annie Oakley." "Were Only
Human." "Murder On a Honeymoon," RKO. In 193C:
"The Lady Consents." "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." "Walk-
ing on Air." "Winterset." RKO-Radio; "The Last of
the Mohicans." UA. In 1937: "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
CASS, MAURICE: Actor. In 1935: "Two for Tonight."
"Millions In the Air," Paramount; "Whispering Smith
Speaks." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Professional Sol-
dier." "Everybody's Old Man." "Pepper." "Charlie Chan
at the Opera." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Give Us This Night,"
"Champagne Waltz." Paramount, In 1937: "Women of
Glamour." Columbia.
CASSIDY, EDWARD: Actor. In 1935: "Toll of tht
Desert," Commodore.
CASSON. ANN: Actress, b. London. England. Novem-
ber 6. 1915: fair hair, blue eyes; p. Sybil Thorndlke and
Lewis Casson. professionals. On stage played juvenile
roles In several plays. In 1931 was placed under con-
tract to B.I. P.. appeared in "Dance. Pretty Lady," "The
Shadow Between." "The Marriage Bond." "The Bachelor's
Baby," "Number 17," B.I. P.
In 1930: "Rhodes," GB;
Actress. In 1936: "The
CASSON, LEWIS: Actor.
"Calling the Tune," ABP.
CASTIGLIONI. IPHIGENIE:
Story of Louis Pasteur." FN.
CASTLE, JOAN: Actress and radio entertainer. b.
.New York City; h. 5 feet 2 inches; brown hair and
blue-grey eyes; w. 108 pounds; e. public schools of
Brooklyn; hy. sketching. On the radio 3 years. Under
contract to Fox.
CASTLE, LILLIAN: Actress. In 1935: "Confidential,"
Mascot.
CASTLE. ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CASWELL, NANCY: Actress. In 1935: "Custer's Last
Stand." Stage and Screen Serial.
CATANICH, JOSEPH G.: Radio director, Los Angeles
Community Welfare Federation, director of National
Transcription Project. National Mobilization for Human
Needs and professor of radio writing and broadcast tech-
nique at the University of Southern California, b. San
Francisco, Cal., September 23, 1903; e. graduated from
Stanford University. Assistant director. Stanford Uni-
versity; director, San Francisco Stock Exchange; director
of numerous productions in and around San Francisco.
Assistant director with various companies. Former Duffy
player. Director of dialogue and production for various
radio stations. KFI and others. Afflliated with the 233
Club of Hollywood and recording secretary.
CATELAIN. JACQUE:
Franco- American.
Actor. In 1936: "Le Bonheur."
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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CATHCART, DANIEL: associate art director "Dangerous
Number," MGM.
GATHERS, HUBERT EMORY: Fen name. Hugh Catherg.
Theatre editor. Boise Capital News, Boise, Idaho: b.
Vienna, S. T>., August 25. 1907; d. Mrs. Olga C. Gathers;
e. high school graduate. Six years of every kind of work
that can be done in the editorial department of a news-
paper office.
CATLETT. WALTER: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal..
February 4, 1889, h. 5 feet 10% Inches; fair hair and
blue eyes; w. 172 pounds: e. St. Ignatius College. San
Francisco, specialized In history; m. Buth Verney. Thirty
years stage experience In musical comedy, opera and
drama. Entered pictures In 1929. Screen career: Joe
Glinter In "Married In Hollywood": wrote dialogue and
played part In "Why Leave Home," played Bex Wardell
in "Let's Go Places": titled and played In "Happy
Days." Fox: also appeared in "The Big Party" (1930).
"Platinum iJlonde" and "Yellow," Columbia; "Palmy
Days," United Artists; "Gold Fish Bowl," First National.
In 1933: "Private Jones." "Only Yesterday." Universal;
"Mama Loves Papa," Paramount: "Arizona to Broad-
way." "Olsen's Big Jloment," Fox. In 1934: RKO-Badio
short product; "Lightning Strikes Twice," RKO: "Un-
known Blonde," Majestic; Columbia short product. In
1935: "Every Night at Eight," Paramount; "A Tale of
Two Cities," MGM. In 1936: "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town."
Columbia; "We Went to Colege," MGM; "Follow Your
Heart." Republic; "Sing Me a Love Song," "Cain and
Mabel." WB; "Banjo on My Knee." 20th Cent. -Fox;
Columbia short product. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder,"
U; "On the Avenue," "Love Is News," 20th Century-Fox.
CATRI, AUOREY and WESLEY: Players. In 1936;
Universal short product. In 1937 Wesley Catri appeared
in Warner short product.
CATTELL, IRENE:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CATTERMOUL, CECIL: Executive, b. London. Eng-
land, December 27, 1890; e. Goldsmith's College. Lon-
don; married. Entered industry in 1912, New Majestic
Company, then John Olsen and Ernest Mattsson. London
buyer for Scandinavian Film Trust several years. Served
in the War. Managing director of own company, formed
in 1921. Was managing director Strand Film Company
Limited; sold interests in January, 1936. Foreign Repre-
sentative for Svensk Filmindustri. Stockholm. Is central
distributor for Uniberto Glttardi interests through Spanish
and Portuguese speaking countries, including Latin
America.
CATTLE, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CAVALIER, MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CAVALIERE, NICHOLAS: Cameraman. In 1934 col-
laborated on photography of "Wild Cargo," RKO. In
1935: colilaborated on photography, "Fang and Claw,"
RED.
CAVAN, ALLAN: Actor, b. Concord. Cal., March 25,
1880; e. Berkeley High School, graduate; editor of high
school paper: matriculated for medical college connected
with University of California. Injury which kept him
bedridden for months prevented him from starting musical
study. Studied dramatic art with Madame Bridges of
American Conservatory of Music and Art, 1900 to 1902.
Played in stock companies in San Francisco. In 1917
entered stock company of Universal Pictures and remained
there two years. Since 1919 Cavan has played in pic-
tures in support of Pauline Frederick, Agnes Ayres,
Wallace Reid. Thomas Meighan, Betty Compson and others.
1923 to 1927, was mining in Mexico. Since 1927 has
appeared in "Tlie Hypnotist," "Shanghai Bound." "The
Terrible People," serial, and "The Man Who Laughs."
In 1936: "Rebellion," Crescent. In 1937: "Old Louisi-
ana," Crescent.
CAVANAGH, H.: Theatre Manager. Started as usher,
then chief usher, and in 1928 given the assistant man-
ager's post at UptowR Theatre, Minneapolis. Transferred
to ITptown Theatre. St. Paul. Shifted to advertising and
publicity department of Minnesota Theatre. In 1931 joined
MGM as exploiter. Then with Jenkins & Co.. Minneapolis
bond company, as advertising manager. Manager of Or-
pheum Theatre. Des Moines, RKO house, since August.
1932.
CAVANAGH, PAUL: Actor, b. Chlslehurst, Kent
England; e. at Royal Grammar in Newcastle-on-Tyne
and Cambridge University. Was graduated from Cam-
bridge with honors; h. 6 feet; w. 165 pounds; blue eyes,
black hair; hy. swimming and motoring. On legitimate
stage in London in "It Pays to Advertise," "Spring
Cleaning," "The Enchantress," "The Mountain" and the
juvenile lead in "The Padre," and many others. First
pictures were made in Europe. "Two Little Drummer
Boys." and opposite Maria Corda in "Tesha." Signed
contract with Paramount and came to Hollywood. First
American talking picture was for MGM. "Strictly Un-
conventional." Then loaned to Universal for lead In "The
Storm." Played the menace character Jarvis In
"Grumpy" for Paramount. "The Virtuous Sin," "Un-
faithful." "Born To Love," "The Squaw Man." "Trans-
gression," "Always Goodbye." Under contract to Fox
he appeared in "Heartbreak"; (1932) "Tonight Is Ours."
Paramount. In 1933: "The Sin of Nora Moran," Majestic.
In 1934: "Curtain at Eight." Majestic: "The Notorious
Sophie Lang," "Menace," "Shoot the Works," Paramount;
"Tarzan and His Mate," MGM; "Uncertain Lady," Uni-
versal. In 1935: "Goin' to Town," "Without Regret,"
Paramount; "Thunder in the Night," Fox. In 1936:
"Crime Over London," UA.
CAVANAGH, RAY: Director, Advertising and Publicity,
Majestic, b. Wisconsin. Film experience for 15 years.
Formerly with Universal. One time exploitation manager.
Freelance with almost all major companies. Managerial
advertising agency experience before entering film business.
CAVANAUGH, HOBART: Actor, b. Virginia City.
Nev. : e. San Francisco schools and the University of
California. Stage experience in "Irene." "Tangerine."
"Remote Control" and many others. Pictures in 1933
include: "Goodbye Again," "Mary Stevens. M.D.." "The
Mayor of Hell," "Private Detective," "Kennell Murdei
Case," "From Headquarters," Warner: "I Cover the
Waterfront," "Broadway Thru A Keyhole," United Artists;
"Lilly Turner." "Havana Widows," "Dark Hazard."
"Convention City." First National; "Headline Shooter."
"No Marriage Ties," Radio; "Devil's Mate," Monogram;
"My Woman." Columbia. In 1934: "Moulin Rouge,"
United Artists; "Hi Nellie." "Easy to Love," "I've
Got Your Number." "Harold Teen," "Jimmy the Gent,"
"Merry Wives of Reno," "The Key," Warner; "A Very
Honorable Guy," "A Modern Hero." First National;
"Now I'll Tell," Fox. In 1935: "Wings in the Dark,"
Paramount; "While the Patient Slept." "Captain Blood."
First National; "Don't Bet on Blondes." "We're In the
Money." "Bordertown." "Broadway Gondolier," "Page
Miss Glory." "Dr. Socrates," "A Midsummer Nighfn
Dream." "I Live for Love." Warner. In 1936: "The
Lady Consents," RKO; 'Love Letters of a Star," Uni-
versal; "Colleen." "Love Begins At 20." "Two Against
the World," "Hearts Divided," "Sing Me a Love Song,"
"Cain and Mabel." "Here Comes Carter," "The Golden
Arrow," "Stage Struck." "The Great O'Malley," War-
ner Bros. In 1937: "Three Smart Girls." "Mysterious
Crossing," Universal; "Wife Versus Secretary," MGM.
CAVANAUGH, JACK, and PARTNER: Knife throwing.
act. In 1935: Appeared in "Here Comes Cookie," Para.
CAVENDER, GLEN:
Almanac).
CAVENS, FRED: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Breed
of the Border," Monogram. In 1935: fencing arrangements,
"The Three Musketeers," RKO.
CAVETT, FRANK: Playwright. In 1932: collaborated
with Edward Roberts on play, "Forsaking All Others,"
produced in 1931 by MGM.
CAVIN, ALLEN: Actor. Appeared In "Million Dollar
Collar" (1929), Warner Bros. In 1934: "Are We Civil-
ized," Raspin.
CAWTHORN. JOSEPH: b. New York, March 29, 1870
h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown eyes and grey hair; w. 165
pounds; e. private tutor; m. Queenle Vassar. professional
Appeared In "The Little Nugget," "The Fortune Teller."
"The Singing Girl." "Little Nemo," Fritz In "Tammany
Hall," "The Hoyden," "The Slim Princess," "The Sun-
shine Girl." "The Girl from Utah." "Sybel," "The
Rambler Rose," "The Half Moon." "The Bunch and
Judy." "Mother Goose." "The Beauty and the Beast."
"Light Wines and Beer," "Sunny," "A Fool for Luck."
His screen experience Includes roles In "The Secret
Studio," "Two Girls Wanted," "Strictly Confidential."
"Silk Legs," "Hold 'Em Yale," "Speakeasy." "Street
Girl." "The Taming of the Shrew," "Jazz Heaven."
"Dance Hall." "Dixlana." "The Princess and the
Plumber." "Klkl." "The Tailor Made Man." "The Run-
around." "Peach o' Reno." In 1933: "Made on Broad-
way." MGM: "Best of Enemies," Fox: "Broken Dreams,
Monogram; Radio short product. In 1934: "The Cat and
the Fiddle." "Lazy River," MGM; "The Last Gentle-
man," United Artists-20th Century; "Sweet Adeline,"
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Warner; "Twenty Million Sweethearts," First National;
"Glamour," Universal; "Music in the Air," Fox. In
ly35: "Sweet Music," "Page Miss Glory," Warner;
"Naughty Marietta," MGM; "Smart Girl," Paramount;
"Gold Diggers of 1935," "Bright Lights." FN; "Harmony
Lane," Mascot. In 1936: "Brides Are Like That," FN;
■fii'slinian Love," "Uot Money," Wanier Bros.; "One
Uainy Afternoon," "Crime Over London," Uniter Artists.
CAWTKORNE, PETER: Actor. Appeared In "His
Glorious Night" (19:'9), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1935:
"The Phantom Fiend," Olympic Pictures.
CAYLOR. ROSE: Writer. m. Ben Hecht. In 1935:
collaborated on story, "Spring Tonic," Fox.
CEBALLOS, LARRY: Dancer. Producer; r. n. Hilarion
Ceballos; b. Iquigue, Chile. South America, October 21,
1SS7; h. 5 feet 4 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w.
140 pounds; p. Sarah Fergus Ceballos and Teodulo R.
Ceballos. professional; m. Dorothy Smith, professional;
hy. golfing, tennis, fishing, yachting and hunting. Made
his first public appearance at the age of 2 years in
Iviralfy's spectacle "Nero." with the Barnum & Bailey
Circus at the Olympia in London, lingland. in 1889.
Later started to produce ideas for Fanchon and Marco
tor three months in 1928. On April 1 signed a three
year contract with Warner Bros, to produce the Larry
Ceballos Revues at Warner Bros. Hollywood theatre.
Produced revues for one year, then produced ensemble
numbers for Warner Bros, and First National Vitaphone
I'ictures, with the exception of three months in 1929,
when lie produced dances for "Fifty Million Frenchmen"
at Lyric theatre. New York City. Screen experience:
Produced the dances for the following pictures for Warner-
First National: "On With the Show." "Gold Diggers of
Broadway," "Show of Shows." "Sally," "Hold Every-
thing." "No. No. Nanette," "Bright Lights." Followed
with "Man in the Sky." In 1933. dance director. "Girl
Without a Room," "Sitting Pretty," Paramount. In 1931:
collaborated on dance numbers of "Murder at the Vani-
ties," Paramount. In 1935; ensembles: "Bedheads on
Parade," Fox. In 1936: dance director, "The Music Goes
■Round," Columbia; "Follow Tour Heart," Republic.
CECIL, ED: Actor, b. San Francisco, Cal., in Septem-
ber, 1888; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes;
w. 162 pounds; p. Carlyle and John Cecil: e. Lowell
high school, San Francisco; m. Maud Warren; hy. fish-
ing and hunting. lu years stage experience, five years
in vaudeville in own act and with Mariorie Bambeau in
stock. On screen in "Guilty," "Resurrection."
CECIL, NORA: Actress, b. Ireland; e. In England;
h. 5 feet 7Vb inches; w. 140 pounds; brown hair, brown
eyes. Stage experience: Twelve years in vaudeville and
musical comedy. Screen career Includes "The Fortune
Hunter" (Warner Bros.), "The Devil Dancer" (United
Artists), "Born to Battle" (Pathe), "The Demi-Bride"
(MGM). "The Cavalier" (Tiffany-Stahl), and in 1929:
"Driftwood," Columbia; "Seven Footprints to Satan,"
First National; "Seven Days' Leave" Paramount. In
1933: "Peg O' My Heart," MGM; "Doctor Bull," Fox;
"Design for Living." Paramount. In 1934: "Search for
Beauty," "You're Telling Me." "The Old Fashioned
Way," Paramount; "Once to Every Woman," Columbia.
In 1935: "Car 99." Paramount. In 1936: "Girl of the
Ozarks," Paramount.
CEDAR, RALPH: Director, writer, b. Marinette, Wis.,
February 2. 1898. e. Wisconsin and Washington; div.
Jacquette Colvin, actress; m. Ouida Kellerman, Britisn
actress. Has directed comedy shorts, also Westerns and
feature productions in practically every studio in Holly-
wcod during the past 13 years; in 1926 he joined FBO as
a short subject director; the following year he went to
Paramount to direct features and from here to Larry
Darmour Studio to direct several series of two-reel come-
dies; in 1930 moved to RKO-Pathe Studio in Culver City;
first work there were directing Daphne Pollard in "Seein'
Indians"; then two more shorts, "Help Wanted — Female"
and "Frozen Face"; numerous RKO-Pathe comedies on
1931-32 program; also "Sign Here," and "Sailor Be-
ware," both for Universal. In 1932: "A Fool's Advice."
Frank Fay Production. In 1934: directed "She Had to
Choose," Majestic; collaborated on screen play "The
Perfect Clue," Columbia; "Now and Forever," "The Old
Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1935: "Strictly Illegal,"
(!B.
CEELEY, LEONARD: A(tor In 19,'56: "Moonlight
Murder," MCNi.
CEGANI, ELISA: Actress. In 1936: "Cavalry," United
.\rtist.s.
CELANO, GUI DO: Actor, h. Francavilla a Mare,
Italy, April 19, 1905; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; chestnut hair
and black eyes; w. 163 pounds; hy. horseback riding and
acrobatics; p. Giuseppe and Barbella Virginia Celano,
father accountant; e. three years of economic and com-
mercial science. Previously bank clerk and commercial
accountant. Appeared in "Terra dincanti," Tierrena
Film, 1930; "Terra Madre," Clnes, 1931; "Palio Di
Siena," Cines, 1932, protagonist; "Armata Azzurra,"
Clnes, 1932; "Acqua Cheta," Caesar, 1933; "Piccola
Mia." Farnesina Tirronia Film, 1933. In 1936:
"Squadrone Bianco" (White Squadrons), E.N.I. C.
CELLIER, ANTOINETTE: Actress. b. Broadstalrs,
Eng. ; p. Frank Cellier, actor; e. Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art. On stage in "The Firebird," and others.
Films include: "Music Hath Qliarms," ABP; "Silent
Barriers," GB; "Ourselves Alone." "The Tenth Man,"
ABP.
CELLIER, FRANK: Actor, b. Surbiton. Surrey, Eng-
land, February 23, 1884; h. 5 feet 10 inches. On English
stage since 1903; has also toured America and West
Indies. In several British talkers: "Tin Gods" 1931.
BIP; "Soldiers of the King" 1933. Gainsborough; "The
Golden Cage." "The Fire Raisers" 1933, Gaumont-British:
"Colonel Blood" 1933, Sound City. In 1934: "The
Woman in Command," GB, In 1935: "Lorna Doone."
Associated Talking Pictures; "The 39 Steps," "Mister
Hobo," GB; "The Passing of the Third Floor Back," GB.
In 1936: "Rhodes." "Nine Days A Queen," "The Man
Who Lived Again. " GB. In 1937; "O.H.M.S.," ("We're
in the Navy Now")' GB.
CELLIS, DAVID: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
CENDRARS, BLAISE: Writer. In 1936: wrote novel
which was the basis of "Sutter's Gold," Universal.
CENTA, ANTONIO: Actor. In 1936: "Squadrone
Bianco" (White Squadrons), E.N.I.C.
CERDI, FRANCIS M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CESSARSKAYS, EMMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CEZON, RICHARD: Child actor. In 1935: "Buggies
of Red Gap," Paramount.
CHABAN, A. I.: Actor. In 1937: "Prisoners," Am-
kino.
CHADWICK, CYRIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CHADWICK, HELEN: (See 1936-27 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CHADWICK, IDA MAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CHADWICK, ISAAC E.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
CHAKATOUNY, A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CHALDECOTT, DENIS: Child actor. In 1935: "The
Dark Angel," UA.
CHALDECOTT, FAY: Child actress. In 1935: "David
Copperfleld," "A Tale of Two Cities," MGM; "The Dark
Angel." UA. In 1930: "Lloyds of London." 20th Century-
Fox.
CHALDECOTT, HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
CHALDECOTT, SYLVIA: Actress. In 1930: "Dracula's
Daughter," U.
CHALIAPIN, FEODOR IVANOVITCH: (See 1936-37
Motion I'iclure .\lnianac.) Actor. b. Kazan, Russia.
Feb. 1, 187.'1 In 1933 appeared in "Don Quixote,"
British-United Artists.
CHALKLEY, ELIZABETH CHURCHILL: Member of
Board of Commonwealth of Virginia. Department of Law,
Division of Motion Picture Censorship, Richmond, Va.
CHALLENGER, PERCY: (Sen 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CHALMERS. THOMAS: Editor. Pathe Topics; b.
New York City, Oct. 20, 1890; married; e. New York
high schools; foreign study in Florence. Rome. Paris
and London. Singer, Boston Opera Metropolitan Opera
Co. 1917-22; actor, such productions as "Wild Duck,"
"Beyond the Horizon,' "Morning Becomes Electra,"
"The Eternal Road." Director of short product, Fox
Film; associate editor. Fox Movietone News; European
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As the March of Time
marches into its third
year, more than 10,066
theatres throughout the
world, 7 500 theatres in
the U. S., show a new
issue every four weeks.
Only time can tell whom
The March of Time will
present as its Stars for the
coming season. Yet when
they flash across the
10,066 screens in sharp,
clear focus against a sig-
nificant March of Time
background of world-
news, they will become
objects of universal in-
terest.
As time marches on
during the coming sea-
son, The March of Time
will add many such stars
to that important gallery
of statesmen, messiahs,
dictators and just plain
people that have already
attracted millions to the
world's box offices.
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production editor. Fox Movctone News; editor, I'athe
Topics.
CHALZEL, LEO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CHAMBERLAIN, JOSEPH PERKINS: Professor, b.
Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1873; m. Elizabeth Stillman,
Nov. 9, 1905; p. Robert Linton and Ellen Steele (Perkins)
Chamberlain; e. Graduate of Belmont (Cal.) School, 1892;
Harvard, California, graduate Hastings Law School, San
Francisco, Cal.. 1898; Ph.D., Columbia. 1923. LL.D.,
1929. Admitted lo California bar, 1902; New York bar,
1913. Professor of public law since 1923. Was a direc-
tor, Motion Picture Research Council, Member, Chi Phi,
Clubs: Century, City, National Arts (New York); Cosmos
(Washington) ; Waterbury, Waterbury County, Author.
Home: 8 Sutton Square, New York
CHAMBERS, GORDON A.: Motion Picture Film Depart-
ment, Eastman Kodak Company, Hollywood, Cal. b.
Rochester, N. Y., May 30, 1905; married, December 16,
1932; e. St. Lawrence University, B.Sc. 1926. Physics
department. Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Com-
pany, Rochester, N. Y., until April, 1929; transferred to
motion picture film department, Hollywood ofBce, in April
1929. Member (active). Society of Motion Picture
Engineers; (active). Optical Society of America. Phi
Beta Kappa.
CHAMBERS, SHIRLEY: Actress. In 1933 appeared
in "Melody Cruise," Radio. In 1935: "Calm Yourself,"
MGM.
CHAMBERS, STANLEY N.: Manager, Fox Uptown
and Fox Tower Theatres, Kansas City, Mo., for Fox West
Coast Theatres; b. Waukesha, Wis., .luly 7, 1889; p. dec;
c. grade school, first year high school; married. Was
soda fountain boy and shoe clerk before entering mo-
tion picture industry. Started in Lyric Theatre, vaude-
ville. Lincoln, Neb., 26 years ago. Later employed in
Topeka, Kan., as box-ofiice boy and assistant manager.
Then in Wichita, Kan., with L. M. Miller, as house
manager, box office and publicity man. Was manager
and publicity man for Princess and Palace Theatres,
Wichita. Followed managership of Miller, Orpheum,
Regent, and Wichita Theatres. Wichita. Later associated
with E. C. Rhoden, L. M. Miller, O. K. Mason, in other
theatre operations, including Midwest Newton Theatre
Company and others. In 1929 all interests sold out to
Fox West Coast Theatres, then acceped position with Fox
Theatres on coast until 1933.
CHAMBERS, WHITMAN: Writer. In 1936: wrote
novel "Sinner Take All," MGM.
CHAMPION. CHARLES H., M.I. Mech.E., M.A.S.-
M.E.. M.A.I.E.E.. A.M.I.E.E., F.R.S.A., and F.R.P.S.,
M.I.E.S. Executive, founder and managing director of
Charles H. Champion & Co., carbon manufacturers, Lon-
don, b. 1885. Several years with New British
Engineering Co., Langdon Davies Motor Co. and Union
Electric Co., becoming technical manager of American
branch in 1912; founded present company in 1921.
CHAN. LUKE: Actor. In 1935: "The Mysterious Mr.
Wong," Monogram; "Without Regret," Paramount.
CHAN, SPENCER: Actor, b. China, 37 years ago;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; black hair and black eyes; w. 140
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. American high school;
salesman before entering films. In 1935: "Oil for the
Lamps of China," First National; "China Seas," MGM.
In 1936: "The Leathernecks Have Landed," Republic,
and others.
CHANCE, ANNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CHANCELLOR, JOHN: Author. In 1935: play, "King
of the Damned," filmed by Gaumont-British.
CHANDLEE, HARRY E.: Writer and supervisor, b.
Washington, D. C, Dec. 7, 1882; p. Wm. E. Chandlee
and Martha A. Finley; e. Washington, D. C. schools,
Columbian University, D. C. (Ph. D.); m. Edith C.
Spoffard, has three children. Entered picture business
with Lubin in 1914. Assistant story editor, Lubin;
editor, Paralta (1918). Associations with Metro. World
Film. Mayflower, Pathe; dramatic consultant New York.
1924-29. Story assistant to B. P. Schulberg. Para-
mount. Author of 32 produced motion pictures. Col-
laborated on "Platinum Blonde." Wrote titles and
handled editorial supervision, 1933, "Thunder Over
Mexico," Sol Lesser. In 1934: story supervisor, "Return
of Chandu," Principal. In 1935: story supervision of
"When a Man's a Man," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio.
ANNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CHANDLER,
Almanac.)
CHANDLER, CHICK: Actor, b. Kingston, N. Y., Jan-
uary 18, 1905; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. HO- pounds; brown
hair and blue-green eyes; p. Dr. Col. George F. Chandler,
retired Army surgeon; e. Manlius Military School: m.
.Jean Frontal, professional. Was in vaudeville and also
a.ssistant cameraman for a New York film outfit. On
stage: "Pleasure Bound." In 1933, on screen: "Sweep-
ings," "Melody Cruise," Radio: "Blood Money," United
Artists. In 1934: "Harold Teen." Warner; "The Party's
Over," Columbia; "Lightining Strikes Twice," BKO. In
1935: "Murder on a Honeymoon," RKO; "Alias Mary
Dow." Universal; "Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield.
In 1936: "Three of a Kind," Invincible; "Star for a
Night," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Off to the Races,"
"Woman Wise," "Time Out for Romance," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
CHANDLER. EDWARD: Actor, b. Wilton. Iowa.
March 4, 1894; h. 6 feet; brown eyes and dark brown
hair; w. 198 pounds; e. public schools; specialized In
literature; m. Billie Chandler; has one child, Shirley 9;
hy. golf. Has lived in New York, Chicago, Milwaukee.
Entered pictures in October, 1911. At close of vaudeville
booking in Los Angeles, joined Thos. H. Ince in 101
Ranch productions. Pictures include: "The l/ost Bat-
talion." "The Shopworn Angel," Top Sergeant In "She
Goes to War," United Artists; Bull in "Hurricane,"
Columbia: "Dlxiana" (1930). Radio pictures. In 1933:
"State Trooper," Columbia. In 1934: "It Happened
One Night," Columbia. In 1935: "His Night Out," Uni-
versal. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession," Universal;
"Stage Struck," FN; "Wild Brian Kent," 20th Cent.-
Fox; "Here Comes Carter," WB.
CHANDLER. GEORGE: Actor, b. Waukegan, 111.,
June 30, 1902; h. 5 feet 8 inches: brown hair and eyes;
w. 140 pounds; p. Abbie Beck and George Chandler, non-
professionals; e. high school in Illinois and University of
Illinois; hobbies include music, golf and riding. Stage
experience as a musician, having played in an orchestra
when younger: with Fanchon and Marco on the West
Coast; and in vaudeville, where he was known as "George
Chandler, the Muslcial Nut." Screen experience In 1929:
Tenderfoot Thrillers and "The Kid's Clever," Universal:
"Dark Hills," "Cloud Dodger"; in 1930, "In Gay
Madrid," "The Floradora Girl," MGM; "The Last
Dance," and "Light of the Western Stars," Paramount.
In 1933: "Bureau of Missing Persons." "Lady Killer."
Warner. In 1934: "Hi. Nellie." "He Was Her Man."
Warner; "Fog Over Frisco," First National. In 1935:
"The Murder Man," MGM; "Stars Over Broadway,"
Warner. In 1936: "Here Comes Ti-ouble." "Reunion,"
20th Cent. -Fox; "Neighborhood House.' "Fury." "Li-
beled Lady," MGM; "Three Men on a Horse," WB. In
1937: "Time Out for Romance," "Nancy Steele Is
Missing," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CHANDLER, HELEN: Actress, b. Charleston. S. C
Feb. 1. 1906. h. 5 feet 3 Inches; blonde hair and blue
gray eyes; w. 102 pounds; p. non-professionals: e. Pro-
fessional Children's School in New York and at the
Bennett School at Millbrook. N. Y. Also attended the
Academy of Our Sacred Heart, a Charleston convent.
Div. Cyril Hume; m. Bramwell Fletcher, actor
Appeared in 1929 in "Salute," Pox; "Mother's Boy."
Pathe: in 1930 in "Rough Romance." "Sky Hawk," Fox;
"Outward Bound." Warner Bros.: (1931), "A House
Divided," U. ; (1932) "Vanity Street," Columbia; "Be-
hind Jury Doors." Mayfalr; (1933) "Alimony Madness."
Mayfair: "Goodbye Again," Warner; "Dance Hall
Hostess." Mayfair; "The Worst Woman in Paris?" Fox.
In 1934: "Long Lost Father." RKO; "Midnight Alibi,"
First National; "Lover Divine." GB. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935," "It's a Bet," BIP; on New York stage
in "It's You I Want." In 1935-36: On New York stage
in "Pride and Prejudice" and "Lady Precious Stream."
CHANDLER. JANET: Actress, b. Pine BluBf. Ark.: h.
5 feet 5 inches; blonde hair and hazel eyes; w. 112
pounds; e. public schools of Hollywood and the Orton
School for Girls in Los Angeles; hy. shooting. Was
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy, - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
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Dramatic and vital as
never before is the news
of this changing world.
PATHE NEWS meets
the challenge of the
times with new and
daring leadership and an
editorial board awake
to the importance of
LIVING NEWS as a
theatre attraction.
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a concert dancer for five years and also modeled for
Bown sliops In Los Angeles. Under contract to Fox
Films Anneared in 19:i2 in "The Golden West." Fox.
In 1935: "Cowboy Holiday," Beacon.
CHANDLER. LANE: Actor, r. n. Lane Oakes. b. Cul-
liertson, Mont., June 4, luoi ; li. 6 feet, :!'/2 inches: brown
hair and blue eyes: w. 190 pounds: d. Irene Oakes and
George W. Oakes, non -professionals ; e. high school in
Helena, Mont., and Montana Wesleyan university: no stafre
training; hy. riding and golf. Appeared in •■Qpcn Range,"
Paramount; "Legion of the Condemned/' Paramount: "Red
Hair," "Love and Learn," "The Big Killing," "The
First Kiss" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" for Para-
mount. In 1929: "The Single Standard," MGM: "The
Studio Murder Case," Paramount: "Forward Pass," First
National: "Rough Waters," Warner Bros.: in 19.'!0 in
"Firebrand Jordan," Big i: "The Primrose Path." "Be-
yond the Law," and "Under Texas Skies." In 1931:
"The Reckless Rider," "The Hurricane Horseman," and
"Cheyenne Cyclone," all Willis Kent productions: (1933)
"Trouble Buster." Majestic. In 19:',3: "The Devil's
Brother." MGM; "Corruption" Imperial: "Saeebush
Trail," Monogram. In 1936: "The Return of Jimmy
Valentine." "The Lawless Nineties," "Hearts in Bond-
age," Republic; "Crash Donovan." U. In 1937: "Four
Days Wonder," U. *
CHANEY, "CHUBBY'
Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CHANEY. CREIGHTON: Actor, b. Oklahoma City.
Okla.. 23 years ago; h. si.v feet two inches: son of the
late Lon Chancy; e. graduated from the Los Feliz gram-
mar school and later from Hollywood High School. ITnder
contract to Radio and appeared in "The Bird of Para-
dise," and the RKO serial. "The Last Frontier." In
1933: "Son of tlic Itnrdcr." Radio In 1931: "Sixteen
Fathoms Deep." Jfonngram: "The Life of Vergif
Winters," RKO. In 1935: "Captain Hurricane," RKO;
"Accent nn Youth,' Paramount. In 1936: "The Singing
Cowboy." Kepulilic; serial "Ace Drummond," U.
CHANG, ANNA:
niiinac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
CHANG, KING HOO: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CHANNING, RUTH: Actress, b. Boston, Mass., h. 5
feet, 3'/2 Inches: w. 115 pounds: p. George and May
Moynahan; e. Notre Dame Academy. Boston. As a child
and later, appeared on the stage as a dancer. Played in
"Floradora." "Lightning." and "The Passing Show." In-
jury prevented further dancing, and appeared on the stage
in "Gods of tlie Lightning" and "Buckaroo." Went to
Hollywood, aided in a test for an actor, but was placed
under contract herself. Appeared on the screen in 1933
in "Bro.ndwav to Hollywood" (MGM). "Made on Broad-
way." in 1931 in "Lazy River," "Men in White," "Thin
Man." "The Merry Widow," MGM. In 1935: "Outlawed
Guns." Universal.
Actor. In 1936: "End of the
CHANNON. FRANK:
Trail." Columbia.
CHANSLOR. MARJORIE: Writer. In 1936; col-
laborated on screen story "The Girl on the Front Page."
CHANSLOR. ROY: Writer, b. Liberty. Mo.. Aug. 25.
lS9n; p. father an accountant; e. University of Cali-
fornia. Was newspaperman; wrote novels, short stories
and plays, radio and commercial picture scripts, literary,
motion picture and dramatic criticism; newspaper syndi-
cate features. First job was amusement park barker. In
19:^1: "Shanghaied Love." "Fifty Fathoms Deep." Colum-
bia. Tn 19,32: "The Menace." "The Final Edition."
Columbia. Wrote "Hi Nellie." and "Murder in the
Clouds." Warner. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"Front Page Woman," Warner In 1936: screen play.
"Man Hunt." "Times Square Playboy." "Bengal Tiger."
"Murder By an Aristocrat" "The Captain's Kid."
"Here Comes Carter." "California Mail," WB; T'The
Girl on the Front Page." V Tn 1937: "Men In Exile,"
"Public Wedding" and "Lady Luck." WB.
CHAPIN, ANNE MORRISON: Writer. Tn 1934: story
"This Man is Mine." RTCO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated
on screen plav. of "Dangerous Comer." Monogram: col-
laborated on "People Will Talk." "Hold 'Em Yale." Para-
mount. Tn 1937: collaborated on screen play "Michael
StrogofT." RTCO-Radio.
CHAPIN, EUNICE: Writer. Tn 1935; collaborated on
screen play "Navy Wife," Fox.
CHAPIN. JACK: Actor. In 1936: "Lady Be Care-
ful,' "College Holiday," Paramount.
CHAPIN, W. W.: Publisher and owner, San Francisco
.\rgonaut. Was publisher and owner. Seatle Post-Intelli-
gencer, Chicago Herald and Inter-Ocean, San Francisco
Call and Oakland Enquirer; later became publisher, Sacra-
mento Union. Four years ago bought the Argonaut,
weekly founded 1877.
CHAPLIN. CHARLES: President Charles Chaplin Film
Corporation, producer and star: b. London, England.
April 16, 1889; p. Charles and Hannah Chaplin, pro.:
e. public schools of London and of the provinces. Has
two sons, Charles. Jr. and Sidney. At an early age
liccame member of juvenile troupe (Six Lancaster Lads).
Played Hilly the page boy in "Sherlock Holmes" with
William Gillette. Afterwards vaudeville headliner in
Great Britain and the I'niled States. Into motion pic-
tures in November. 1913. with Keystone, then Essanay,
.\[utual. First National and others. Tn 1918 constructed
his own studios in Hollywood. Is an owner-member of
United Artists Distributing Corporation and an inde-
licndent producer in his own right. Among his outstand-
ing pictures are "The Gold Rush" and "The Circus,"
and "City Lights. " a pantomimic musical comedy with
synchronized music and sound, but no dialogue. Is a
Chevalier of the Legion of Honor of France. Tn 1936:
produc'cd. directed, wrote story, composed music, edited,
and appeared In 'ilodern Times," UA.
CHAPLIN, LITA GREY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac. )
CHAPLIN,
.\lnianac.)
CHAPLIN, SYDNEY: Actor, b. Cape Town. South
Africa; h. 5 feet 7 Vz inches; dark hair and brown eyes:
w. 150 pounds; e. London. England; married. On the
stage in I^ondon music halls and others. Screen ex-
perience with British International Films of England.
Then in United States with Warner Brothers in "Man
on the Box," "Charley's Aunt," "The Better 'Ole,"
"Missing Link." "Fortune Hunter." "Skirts" and "Oh!
What a Nurse." Freelance player.
PRESCOTT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CHAPMAN, DON:
lanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
CHAPMAN. EDWARD: Actor, b. November. 1901; h. 5
feet >^V2 inches; brown hair and brown eyes; m. Con-
stance Sparks, casting agent; hy. bridge, golf, reading.
London stage character actor; appeared in "The Good
Companions." On screen in "Juno and the Paycock"
(1929), B.I. P. Tn 1930: "Murder." B.I.P.: "Skin
Game." B.I. P. In 1931: "Tilly of Bloomsbury." Ster-
ling. In 1932: "The Flying Squad." Britlsb-Llon:
"Happy Ever After." Gaumont-Ufa. Tn 1935: "Blossom
Time." BIP; "The Divine Spark," GB. In 1936: "Things
to Come." "The Man Who Could Work Miracle,^," "Rem-
brandl. • UA. In 1937: 'April Romance. " MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CHAPMAN, EDYTHE:
Almanac. )
CHAPMAN, H. J.: Branch manager; b. Lowry. Minn..
August 17. 1899; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman; e. grade
school ard high school; married. Booker, Mutual Film
Company; eleven years with Select Pictures Corporation;
salesman and branch manager for Universal, Omalia. For
four years branch manager of Columbia, Omaha and in
Mipiicapolis since September. 1935.
CHAPMAN. LOU: Trade publication advertising pro-
duction, b. New York City, Nov. 10, 1909; e. New York
schools. With Associated Press, 1926-1929. Entered
motion picture trade paper field with Motion Picture
News. 1929. Now advertising production manager for
(Juigley Publications.
CHAPMAN. S. C: Sound technician. In ]93i-
"Grand Canary." Fox. Tn 1935: "The Little Colonel."
"It's a Small World." "Welcome Home." Fox: "The Gav
Deception." collaborated on "The Littlest Rebel." 20th
Century-Fox. Tn 1936: "The Poor Little Rich Girl,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: collaborated on sound
"Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Century-Pox.
CHARELL. ERIK: Producer, b. Breslau. Germany:
medium height, dark complexloned. On Berlin stage and
then organized his own troupe known as the "Ballet
Charell" and toured the central European countries. Pro-
duced "Lilac Time." "The Merry Widow," "TJie
Mikado," and others. Directed the motion plrfur*
"Congress Dances." With Fox. directed "Caravan."
1936-37 producer New York stage show "White Horse Inn."
CHARIOTEERS, THE: Negro quartet.
vcrsal short product.
1935-37: Uni-
CHARLF. GUSTAV: (See 19.36-37 Almanac.)
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CHARLES. MAR/: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CHARLOT CHORUS:
Almanac.)
CHARLTON, ROBERT T.: His pen name is Theodore
Chariton, b. Washington, Iowa, April 16, 1877; m. Alice
Lewis, professional, 1909, and has one son, Robert T., Jr.;
P George G. and Mary E. Charlton; e. public schools and
part college, in Los Angeles and Claremont, Cal. Entered
motion picture work in 1907. Pioneered in picture field
and more or less active as an executive. Now engaged as
special representative for authors, publishers and agents.
CHARNAS, HARRY L. : General Manager and half
owner of the Criterion Theatre, New York. Formerly gen-
eral manager of Warner Brothers Theatres in the Metro-
politan district of New York. b. Altoona, Pa., August
19, 1888; married. In motion picture industry 32 years.
Was Independent distributor and theatre operator In
Middlewest.
CHARNAS, NAT. B.: Lyric. Avalon. Strand Thea-
tres, all of Toledo, Ohio, and Southern at Bucyrus;
b. Altoona, Pa., July 10. 1895; married: p. Morris, and
Sarah Charnas; e. high school; at age of 18 took over
theatre at CurwensvlUe, Fa. From CurwensvlUe took
over bouses In Benton Harbor, Mich, and Flndlay, Ohio.
1917 went In the Army. After the war took over Strand,
Toledo, in 1920. At one time had Strand, Superior,
I'riscilla. White Eagle, Liberty, Granada, Lyric, Dia-
mond, all of Toledo, and Bivoli of Defiance, Ohio. Mow
lias Lyric, Avalon and Strand theatres, Toledo, and
Southern, Bucyrus, Ohio.
CHARPIN: Player. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko," Paris
Film Production.
CHARSKY, BORIS: b. Petrograd, Russia, May 28, 1893;
h. 5 feet 8% inches; black hair and blue eyes; w. 150
pounds; e. Prince Oldendursky college; m. Sonla Nekln,
non-professional; hy. sports of all kinds, sculpturing and
painting. Seven years on the Russian stage. Seven years
screen experience with various companies.
CHARTERIS, LESLIE: Writer, b. Singapore, 1907; e.
Kngland; one year at Cambridge; married and has one
daughter; hy. camping, hunting, flying and satirical verse.
After first novel, "X Esquire." was published, went to
Singapore, where he engaged in various activities. Re-
turned to England and continued writing. Signed con-
tract as Paramount writer in 1933. Collaborated on "Mid-
night Club," Paramount.
CHARTERS. SPENCER: Actor, b. Duncannon. Pa.
Began stage career with Newton Beers and his repertory
company in "Lost London." Played for seven years
with Thomas E. Shea Company, appearing in "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." "The Bells," "A Soldier of the
Cross,' "Othello," "Richelieu," and other dramas. Has
been on stage 36 years and appeared in 479 plays. In
George M. Cohan comedies for eleven years. Was on
tour with Bert Williams in "Under the Bamboo Tree."
Has appeared in both stage and screen version of
"Whoopee" with Eddie Cantor. Also in "The Whispers,"
for United Artists. In 1933: "Gambling Ship." Para-
mount; "Female," First National; "The Kennel Murder
Case," Warner. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934." "The
Circus Clown," First National; "Hips, Hips. Hooray,"
RKO: "Half a Sinner," Universal; "The Loud Speaker."
Monogram. In 1935: "Murder on a Honeymoon," "In
Person." RKO; "The Nut Farm," Monogram; "The Ghost
Walks." Invincible; "The Raven," Universal; "Welcome
Home," Fox; "Don't Bet on Blondes," "The Goose and
The Gander," Warner; "WTiispering Smith Speaks," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Love On a Bet," "Murder On
the Bridle Path," RKO; "Career Woman," "Banjo On
My Knee,' 20th Century-Fox; "Preview Murder Mystery,"
"The Moon's Our Home," "Till We Meet Again,"
"Spendthrift," Paramount; "Don't Get Personal," Uni-
versal; "The Mine With the Iron Door," "Mr. Deeds
Goes to Town," Columbia; "The Harvester," Republic;
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
a. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
"All Aiiifrican Cluiinp, " "Libeled Lady," MOM; "Fugi-
tive in the Sky," WB. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder,"
L'niv.
CHARTERS, DR. W. W.: Chairman. Payne Fund Mo-
tion Picture Research Committee; b. Hartford, Ont.. Can.,
Oct. 24, 1875; m. Jessie Blount Allen, Dec. 21, 1907; p.
Alexander Maxwell and Mary Ann (Mealley) Charters;
e. A.B., McMaster University, 1898, LL.D., 1923; Ont.
Normal College, 1899; B.Pd., Toronton University, 1901;
Ph.M., University of Chicago, 1903, Ph.D., 1904.
Director of Bureau Educational Research, Ohio State
University, 1928 to date. Ma'on. Member of Sigma
Alpha Epsllon, Phi Delta Kappa, and others. Author
of many books. Home: 1927 Indianola Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio.
CHASE, ALDEN: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "The
Right to Romance," Radio. In 1934: "Madame Spy.'-'
Universal; "Carolina," Fox. In 1935: "The Little Colo-
nel," "The Cowboy Millionaire," Fox; "Millions in the
Air," Paramount; "Fighting Youth," Universal.
CHASE. BORDEN: Writer. In 1935: co-author of
original story, and collaborator on screen play of "Under
Pressure.'" Fux.
CHASE. CHARLEY: Actor and Writer, b. Baltimore.
Md.. October 20, 1893; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Blanche M. Thompson and
Charles Chase, non-professionals; m. Bebe Eltinge, pro-
fessional; hy. golf and music. Stage experience In
musical comedy and vaudeville; and has been /n pictures
since 1914. Plays many musical instruments, sings and
dances. Has appeared In 1929 in "Modern Love." "You
Can't Buy Love," Universal; "Stepping Out," "Leaping
Love," and in MGM-Hal Roach comedies. Also writes
his own stories. In 1934: "Sons of the Desert," MGM.
In 1935 and 1936: MGM short product. In 1936: ""Neigh-
borhood House," "On the Wrong Trek."' MGM shorts;
""Kelly the Second," MGM.
CHASE, CHAZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CHASE, COLIN: Actor. Appeared in "The Air Legion"
(1929). Radio Pictures; "Lone Star Ranger" (1930).
Fox. In 1935: "The Cyclone Ranger," "The Vanishing
Riders," Spectrum.
CHASE, FRANKLIN H.: Dramatic editor. Journal.
Syracuse, N. Y. ; b. Syracuse. N. Y.. September 15. 1864;
0. VanBuren and Elizabeth Condor Chase: e. schools of
Syracuse and special University courses In English liter-
ature; has a son, Donald F. Chase of Albany Times-Union
and a daughter. Mrs. Frank D. Henry. New York. Went
into the editorial room of the Journal. Syracuse. October
1, 1879. Covered theatres from the beginning of his
career. Was managing editor for 10 years, down to 1918.
Became associate editor, but never gave up the theatres.
Became traveling correspondent in 1919. Spent three years
traveling from trouble to trouble In 35 countries, and
searching out the unusual in theatres. Now spends three
to six months each year in London and Paris, getting
caught up on the theatres, because of the disappearance
of the roadshow in America. Covered the Coronation of
King George VI in 1937.
CHASE, ILKA: Actress, b. New York City; e. In
private schools in New York City and in Paris, Prance:
h. 5 feet 6 Inches; w. 125 pounds; black hair, brown
eyes; hy. dancing, polo. First on the stage in Cincin-
nati. Ohio. In 1924; then with Charles Frohman Company
and Sam Harris enterprises in New York; went to the
Pacific Coast with Henrv Miller In "Embers," "The
Grand Duchess and the Walter" and "The Swan." First
role in pictures was a bit In "Paris Bound" at Pathe.
In 1929 she appeared In "Red Hot Rhythm." Pathe:
"The Careless Age," "South Sea Rose," "Why Leave
Home," Fox, and in 1930 In "The Big Party," "Let's Go
Places." Fox; "Rich People," Pathe: "On Your Back "
Fox. In 1936: "The Lady Consents," RKO; 'Soak the
Rich," Paramount.
CHASE, JUSTINE: Actress. In 1935: "Kind Lady,"
MGM.
CHASE, REV. WILLIAM SHEAFE, A.M.. D.D.:
b. Amboy, Lee County, 111., Jan. 11, 1858; m. Susan
Gladding Collins, Jan. 11, 1887. Fannie Louise Jackson.
April 27. 1914; p. Newton S. and Harriet P. Chase; e.
Providence. B. I., High School; Brown University,
class, 1881; Episcopal Theological School. Cambridge,
Mass., class, 1885. Was rector of St. James Church.
Woonsocket, B. I.. 1885-1902. Honorary canon of the
Garden City Cathedral, 1902-05; Rector, Christ Church.
Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., 1905-32. Made Rector
Honorarius of Christ Church, Bedford Avenue, 1932. As
rector of the Brooklyn church, purchased a simplex projector
and exhibited pictures to Sunday School and congrega-
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Picture in Interstate Commeice." October, 1922 and of tlie
New York State Law for tlie Regulation of Motion Pic-
tires, enacted in 1921. President of tlie International Re-
form Federation. In 1925 became General Secretary of the
Federal Motion Picture Council in America, Inc. Author
of "New Spirit for the New Era," 1934. Legal residence,
481 Bedford Avenue. Brooklyn. N. Y. Office: 134 B St.,
N. E. Washington, D. C.
CHASEN, DAVE: Actor, b. Odessa. Russia: h. 5 feet.
6 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; p. Joseph Chasen
former representative of the Czar in United States: m.
Theo Holly, professional; hy. music, golf and aviation.
Came to United States at 14; learned to fly at 13. and
barnstormed with Charles K. Hamilton. Exhibited wrecked
plane at Keeney's Theatre. New Britain, Conh. .loineri
troupe of "Electrical Venus," same theatre, and touro!
with act. Toured on larger circuits, and met .loe Cook in
Hamilton. Canada. Engaced by Earl Carroll through Cook
to appear in 1924 edition of "Vanities." Staved with
Carroll for Ave years. .loir.ed ,Toe Cook in "Rain or
Shine." playing on stage and screen (1930. Columbia)
Has been with Cook since, in "Fine and Dandy." "Hold
Your Horses." and others. Appeared In Warner Brothers
short subjects. Accompanied Cook to London in l^"''!-
appearing in "Fanfare." Signed with Fox. In 1935:
"Old Man Rhythm." RKO; "Millions in the Air," Para-
mount. In 1937: appeared in "Arizona Mahoney," Para-
mount.
CHATBURN. JEAN: Actress, b. Hanover. Mich.. Sep-
tember 11. 1914; h. 5 feet SVz Inches; blond hair; w 112
pounds; e. Mount St. Mary's Convent, near Pasadena, and
at private dramatic schools. Began screen career three
years ago, starting as double for Barbara Stanwyck,, at
Warner. Later she went to Paramount, where she played
minor roles In "Too Much Harmony, "'"Come on Marines,"
and "You're Telling Me." In 1934 with Sylvia Sidney In
"Thirtv-Day Princess." In 1935: "No More Ladies."
MOM. In 1936: "The Great Ziegfeld"; MGM short
product; "The Devil on Horseback." GN.
CHATKtN. DAVID, J.: Theatre executive. Was gen-
eral sales manager. Educational and executive of Publix
Theatres Corp. since inception of company. Resigned from
Publix late 1932 and in association with Milton H.
Field and Harry Katz formed Monarch Theatres. Inc .
operating theatres in Ohio and Indiana. Home ofBce: RKO
Building, New York City.
CHATTERTON, RUTH: Actress, b. New York City
Dec. 24, 1893; h. 5 feet 2'/4 inches; light brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; e. Mrs. Hazen's private school
at Pelham Manor; div. Ralph Forbes. Stage experience
as follows: In chorus in Washington. D. C. ; in stock com-
pany with Lowell Sherman. Pauline Lord and Lenore ITlric
at 15 years of age. Starred at 18. Leading woman for Henry
Miller In "Daddy Long Legs." also appeared in "Come
Out of the Kitchen," "Moonlight and Honeysuckle," ".\
Marriage of Convenience." in which she co-starred with
Henry Miller; "Mary Rose," "The Little Minister,"
produced and played in "La Tendresse." "The Magnolia
Lady," a musical comedy, for one season, "Changelings."
with Henry Miller and Blanche Bates, "The Man With .a
Load of Mischief," "The Green Hat." "The Devil's Plum
Tree." In the following screen productions: "Sins of the
Fathers," with Emll .Tannings. "The Doctor's Secret." "The
Dummy." "Madame X," for MGM; "The Laughing Lady,"
at Long Island studio for Paramount: "Sarah and Son,"
"Charming Sinners" (1929); "The High Road" (1929),
MGM; "The Lady of Scandal" (1930) MGM; "Para-
mount on Parade" (1930). "Anybody's Woman"; (1931-
32), "Once a Lady," "Tomorrow and Tomorrow": (1932-
33) "The Crash," "Frisco ,Tenny." "Lilly Turner."
"Female." 1934: "Journal of a Crime," FN. In 1936:
"Lady of Secrets." Columbia; "Girls' Dormitory," 2fltli
Century-Fox; "Dodsworth," V.A.
CHATTERTON, TOM: Actor. In 1937: "Sandflow."
Ilnivcrsal.
CHEDDON, C. C: Writer. In 1934: story "House of
Danger," Hollywood Films. In 193-'i: story "Circus
Shadows," Peerless.
CHEESMAN, TED: Film editor. In 1935: "Red
Morning." "She." Fox. In 1937: "The Outcasts of
Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
CHEFE. JACK: Actor, b. Kiev of French-Russian par-
entage; h. 5 feet 8V4 inclies; dark brown eyes and dark
brown hair; w. 148 pounds; e. Russia. France and
America. Specialized in drama, law and business (H.
C. S., New York University (1925) ; hy. horseback riding,
Ice skating, swimming and dancing. Has lived In Kiev.
Odessa, Paris. Berlin and other cities of Europe, also
New York and Hollywood. Was on stage In Europe.
Has been in motion pictures since 1925. Pictures in
elude: "Strip Golf," "Tailor Made Romance." "Who'i
Who." "Reward." "Redeeming Sin." "Veiled Lady."
"Runway Girls," Pox; In 1929: "Alibi," "Madame X."
"Son of the Gods." "Man Witliout Women"; In 1930;
■Her Wedding Night," "Hollywood After Dark." "Hot
and Bothered," "Lonely Wives": "Last Ride." "Nice
rt'oman." "Little Red Ridlnghood," and "One Hour
With You" (1931).
CHEIREL, MICHELINE: Playt
lc,^se Ilcroiciue." American Tobis
In 1936: "La Ker-
CHERKOSE, EDWARD: Writer, b. Detroit. May 25.
I!il2; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 170 pounds; dark brown hair
and blue-grey eyes; e. high school. Was crooner in
cafes. Wrote gags for many comedies. In 1936: lyrics
and gags for the Ritz Brathers for "One In a Million."
"On the Avenue." 20th Century-Fox. Wrote additional
dialogue and special comedy lyrics for "Broadway Melody
of 1937." MGM.
CHEKOVA. OLGA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
LALA: Actress. In 1936: "Gypsies."
CHERNAYA.
Amkino.
CHERNOVALENKO, G.: Player. In 1937: "Revolu-
ticnists." Amkino.
CHERON, ANDRE: Actor. Appeared in 1929 In "They
Had to See Paris." "True Heaven." "The Veiled Woman "
Fox. In "So Big." Warner: "Emma." MGM. In 1934:
"Carolina." Fox; "The Black Cat," Universal. In 1935:
"The White Cockatoo," Warner; "The Girl From Tenth
Avenue," FN.
CHERRILL, VIRGINIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.VInianac. )
CHERVIAKOV, EVGENY:
^risoncr.^." .\rnkino.
CHESEBRO. GEORGE: Actor. b. Minneapolis.
Minn. July 29. 1S90; h. 6 feet: w. 160 pounds: e. public
schools. Began in a Minneapolis stock company in 1907.
Toured Orient in 1911-1913 with a musical show, and
came to Hollywood in 1915. Overseas during the VVorld
War. In 1935: "Confidential." Mascot. In 1936: "Gallant
Defender." Col.; "The Return of Jimmy Valentine." "The
Lawless Nineties." Repulilic; "Trail Dust." Paramount.
In 1937: "liorderland." Paramount.
CHESNEY, ARTHUR.: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
"Sorrell and Son," ITnited Artists. In 1937: "Sensa-
tion." Wurdour Films; "O.H.M.S.." Gaumont British Pic-
tures Corp.
CHESTNUTT, EDGAR B.: Pen name. Walter Scott.
Magazine editor. Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock. Ark.;
b. Fort Worth, Texas, May 31, 1906; p. Edgar C.
Chestnutt ; e. elementary school and Pine Bluff high
school; majried and has two children. Served as reporter,
editor Pine BlufT. Ark.. Graphic: correspondent Memphis
Commercial Appeal, Associated Press. Arkansas Gazette.
Kansas City Star. Billboard. Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Newspaper Enterprise Association, Everyweek Magazine;
state editor Montgomery, Ala.. Advertiser: city editor,
telegraph editor, and magazine editor. .Arkansas Gazette.
Little Rock, Ark.
CHESTER HALE GIRLS: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
CHESTNEY. MRS. PIERCY: President. Better Films
Committee, Macon, Ga., since organization. August 29.
1923. Motion picture critic Macon Daily Telegraph for
some years. Motion picture chairman of the Georgia
Congress of Parents and Teachers for two years; mem-
ber. Council National Board of Review; member of the
committee appointed at the motion picture conference of
the MPPDA to edit the manual, "The Neighborhood and
Its Motion Pictures." and contributed a chapter on the
committee for the manual. Makes an average of 25 talks
a season on various phases of motion pictures for past 12
years. Writes weekly broadcast on various phases of
the motion picture for local station (completing six years
of this service. June. 1936). President Macon Little
Theatre and The Georgia Theatre Conference; active
member Macon Writers Club; author of number of
pageants written originally for presentation as prologues
for Saturday morning matinees sponsored by Macon Bet-
ter Films Committee. Has assisted community groups
in 37 states in organizing better films group and boys
and girls matinees. On March 20. 1936 honored by civic,
educational, patriotic, religious and other organizations
in Macon as the city's "first citizenness."
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CHESTNUT. SCOTT E. : Uranch Manager. GB Pictures,
.lacksonville. Fla. : b. Clanton. Ala.. Nov. :iO. 188G: mar-
ried: e. llniversitv of Alabama: Howard Collece. News-
paper work in Oklahoma City. Okla. : sporting editor on
various papers in South. includinR papers in Birming-
ham. Ala. T'nipired professional baseball. Umpired in
Southern League, seven years, and the International
I.eaKUe. two years. With Pariimonnt Iff years. Now
Sdiithern Pislrict Manager. OB.
CHESWRIGHT. GRAHAM: Ai Icir. In l'.i:!7 : "Fire
Omt England.' \.\.
CHEVALIER. MAURICE: Acti.r b I'aris. Frame.
.Sept. 12. 1889: h. .'i feet Il'/a Inches: light brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; dlv. Yvonne Vallee. pro-
fessional, hy. l)oxing. Stage experience as follows: as
singer at Casino des Tourelles. dancing partner of Mis-
tinquette at Folles-Bergere. Casin Montparnasse. Kevues
with Raimu at the Pemina. Operetta. "Gobette of Paris."
Palace Music Hall. London, with Klsie .lanis. Caison de
Paris, with Mistinguette and then as star, with Yvonne
Vallee. Screen experience with Parnniount In the fol-
lowing productions: "Innocent of Paris." "The Love
Parade." "The Big Pond." "Paramount on Parade"
(19.30). "Playboy of Paris." (1932). "One Hour Wltli
Vou." "The Smiling Lieutenant." "Love Me Tonight."
Paramount: (19.'I3I. "A Bedtime Story." "The Way to
Love." Paramount In 1934: "Merry Widow." MG.M
In 1935: "Folies Bergere." United Artists-20th Century
Returned to France and musical hall in Nice in April.
1935. Star of Casino de Pari^ review In l!l3ii: "The
Beloved Vagal)on(l. " (^oiunilii.a.
CHEVRET. LITA: Actress, b. Oaldand. Cal.: e. T'ni
versity »f California. Berkeley: h. 5 feet 6% inches: w.
127 pounds; dark brown hair and light brown eyes: hy
riding, swimming. Previous career in dramatic stock
and professional dnncing. Entered pictures in 1928 in
tlie first version of Fox Follies. Appeared in "Rio Rita."
"Tile Cuckoos." "Pay-Off." "Trader Ginshure." "Room
and Board." "Madame .lulie," "Everything's Rosie."
"Jfystery of Compartment C," "Ladies of the .lury.'
"C.Irl Crazy." In 1933: "Daring Daughters." CMpitnl
Film: "Goidie Gets Along." Radio: "The >Iim Wl>n
Dared." Fox. In 1935: "Ship Cafe." Paramount. In
1937: "Sandflow." Tt.
CHEW. FRANK: Actor. Pictures include: "Shanghai
Round." Paramount: "Foreign Devils." MGM: "Gans:
War." FBO; the gambler in "Chinatown Nights." Para-
mount: Ling V\i in "The Far Call." Fox; Wong in
"Isle of Lost Sliips." First National.
CHIARINI. LUIGI DR.: President of Third Commission
of Censorsliip. director of Third Division of the Direzione
Oenerale della Cinematografla. director of Centro Speri-
mentale Cinematografla. b. Rome. March, 1900; married:
e. LL.D. Member of Petrarca Aeademy. Director of
Bianco e Nero Review of Centro Sperlmentale. Vice-
director of Qund-ivio. Ex-director of Istitufo Fascists di
''oltura and of Rivista Civilta Fascista.
CHIBA, KICHIZO: Director of foreign film section.
Slioi'hiku Co.. Tokyo, b. Tokyo. 1884; married; e. inter-
mediate sdiool. Connected with film business since 1922
as manager for foreign film exhibition department. .Toined
'ireign film section of Shochiku Co. as director.
CHIBA, SACHIKI: Actress, r. n. Tomiko Chiba ; b.
Tokyo. .lapan. Fel). Ifi. 1911; h. 5 feet, 1 inch; black
hair and black eyes; w. 99 pounds; e. Girls' High School
at Hirochima; m. Mikio Naruse: hy. music, films and
reading. Studied .lapanese music under Michio Miyazaki
and voice under Yoshinori Matsuyania. In 1931 was
ordered by Japanese Foreign Olflce to go to United States
to introduce .lapanese music. Films include "Sakebu
.\sia" (Asia Cries). "Horoyoi .linsei," ".Iun.io no Miyakn. '
"Odoriko Nikki." "Sakura Ondo." "Arupus Taisho."
".loyu-to-Shi.iin." "Kinuno Dorogutsu." "Tsumayo Bara-
ndyoni." "Radiono .Tooh." "I'wasano Musume" and
"Kuyukon San.jushi."
CHIEF BIG TREE: (Sec 19:ti;-.'!7 Almanac.)
CHIEF CAUPOLICAN: (.See 193ii-37 Motiim Picture
CHIEF THUNDER BIRD: Actor. In 1935: "Annit
Oakley." RICO. In ]<XW: "Silly Billies." BKO.
CHIEF WHITE HORSE: (Sec 193(! 37 Motion Pic-
ture .Vlmanac. )
CHILD. RICHARD WASHBURN: .\utlior. b. Wor-
(■c.^ler. JIass.. Aug. 5. 1881; m. Maude Parker. Admitted
III l).ir and engaged in practice of law until 1917. Was
aisisKant to Frank A. Vanderlip in war finance work. U. S
Treasury. 1917-18. Editor Collier's Weekly. 1919. Author
c:f many siories Wrote "Forgotten I'aces." which was
lilmed bv l';irani(niiit in 193(1.
Che — Chr
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CHINACOS. TROVADORIS: i'lavcr^ In l'i::i; "The
C.l.V DcslHTiidd- l'.\.
CHING, BO: A.tcr. In l:i:ii;: ■■iviiicat Fever"
.MGM.
CHIRKOV, BORIS: Actor. In 1935: ■■Chapayev.''
■'ilie Youtli of Maxim." Amkino.
CHISHOLM. JACK: Actor. In 1935 appeared in
"Northern Froiiticr," Aniiiassa<lor.
CHISHOLM. ROBERT: (See l:i3li 37 Motion I'iclure
.Mmanac. )
CHISTYAKOV. A. P.: Actor. In 1933: "Men on
Wings." Moscow Kino-Combinat.
CHIYEKO, TAKEHISA: Actress. r. n. Chiye
Siisuka; born Nakakawaguchi. Akita. .Japan. JIarch 6.
1912; h. 5 feet 2 inches; black hair and black eyes; \v.
116 pounds, p. father a teacher: e. Girls' High School;
married; hy. dancing, golf, piano, .loined players troupe
led by T. Moroguchi. appearing at Casino Follies.
Taniaki-Za. Neo Casino and P. C. L. Now with
Sliochiku Company. On screen in "Miyokichi Goroshi."
"Junjo no Miyako." "Tada no Bon.1i." "Alps Taisho."
"Kyuren." Kuui no Doro Kutsu." and a great many others.
CHMELOFF. N.
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CHODOROV. EDWARD: Writer. 1). New York City.
.\liril 17, 1904; e. Brown LTniversity. Stage manager of
iiidny Broadway productions. Was formerly publicity direc-
tor for CoUimljia, New York; worked with Jed Harris on
several plays. With MGM. Warners. Columbia. In 193i
wrote screen play. "Ma.vor of Hell," "Captured," "Madame
DuBarry, ' Warner; "The World Changes," First National.
In 1935: adaptation "Kind Lady," MGM. in 19:!6:
lollaborated on "Snowed Under," WB.
CHODOROV. JERRY: Writer. Universal, b. N. Y. C.
August 10, 1911; p. father; e. University of Pennsylvania;
m Rhea Grand. Was newspapernvan. Wrote adaptation.
"I'he Case of tlie Lucky Legs." FN. In 1930: collaborated
on "Gentleman From Louisiana." "Dancing Feet," Repub-
lic. In 19:i7: collaborated on screen play "The Devil's
Playground." Columbia.
CHORIE, MARIE: Actres
20111 Century-Fox.
In 1930: "White Fanf
CHORRE, GERTRUDE: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
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CHRISTENSEN. CHARLES: Writer. In 19:!5: story,
"His Niglit Out," Universal.
CHRISTENSEN. SHIRLEY ANN: (See 1930-37 Mo-
tiim Picture .Mmaiiai.)
CHRISTIANS, MADY: Actress, b. Vienna, Austria; h.
5 feet, 5 inches; blonde hair and grey-blue eyes; w. 125
pounds; p. Rudolph Christians and Bertha Klein, pro-
fessionals: e. convent, then tutors; hy. playing piano.
To New York in 1912. where her parents estal)lished the
German Theatre. In 1917 returned to Europe to study
under Max Reinhardt. Appeared in plays by Shakespeare.
Lessing. Goethe, Moiiere, Lonsdale, Pirandello, and others.
In Europe appeared on the screen in "Glass of Water,"
"Finances of the Archduke." "Cinderella," "Waltz
Dream," UFA, "Queen Louise" and "Duel." Vierra.
"Priscilla's Fortnight." London Company. "Burning
Heart," Terra, and "Meet My Sister." Warner-British.
Made French, English and German versions of "Dich-
lial-der Geiieb," '"Mon Amour," and "Fate of tlie Renata
Lancer," Aafa; "Tlie Black Hussars." UFA: "Ich Und die
Kaiserin." UFA; and "House of Dora Green." Warner.
Berlin. Returned to New York and appeared on the stage
in "Divine Drudge." "Talent." and "Races." In 193:;
in "One Year Later," Allied film. Did radio work, then
sigr.ed by MGM. Appeared in "Wicked Woman," (1934)
mount. In 1936: "Come and Get It," UA ; "Seventh
Hcincn." 20th Cenlury-Fo\.
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Denmark; e. University of Copenhagen; m. ; hy. walkine.
Stage experience began while at college when he ap-
peared at the Royal Theatre school. Gave up the stage
for the screen in 1908. Uuilt his own studio at Copen-
hagen and directed and acted in own stories. He
opened another studio. Went to Berlin to direct UFA
pictures for three years. Then came to Hollywood and
directed the following pictures for MGM; "Devil's Cir-
cus," "Mockery," "Haunted House," "Hawk's Nest,"
"Seven Footprints to Satan," "House of Horror" and
"Witclicraft Thru the Ages." Freelance director.
CHRISTIE, AL: Producer of short subjects; b.
London. Ont.. Nov. 24. 1886; h. 6 feet 1 inch; blue
eyes and medium brown hair; w. 185 pounds; m. Shirley
Collins. For 16 years produced Christie Comedies and
feature length comedies including "Charley's Aunt." both
with Syd Chaplin and Charles Buggies. "The Nervous
Wreck," "Up in Mabel's Room," "Getting Gertie's
Garter." "Seven Days," "The Carnation Kid." with
Douglas MacLean. "Dangerous Females." raramount. and
■•>Ieet the Wife." Columbia; short product. Educational.
CHRISTIE. ARTHUR E.: President. Sound Pictures.
Inc.. distributors of the Moviephone sound device; b.
Sussex. Kngland. in 1886. Was educated at English
I'aiochial schools and Queen'.s Royal college. Is connected
with treasury department of American Telephone & Tele-
graph Company and formerly an executive of American
Ice Company, and (Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com-
pany.
CHRISTIE, CHARLES H.: Was vice-president, general
manager of Christie Film Co. ana president of Christie
Realty Corporation; b. London. Ont. Was engaged in
mercantile business in London and also advertising and
traffic work with the Grand Trunk Ralroad; entered
picture business In 1915; followed brother. Al. to Cali-
fornia, and in .Tanuary. 1916, the two organized the In-
dependent Christie Company. No longer active in mo
tinn pictures.
CHRISTIE. HOWARD (Red): Assistant director. Uni-
versal, b. San Francisco. Sept. 16, 1912; h. 6 ft. 2 in.;
w. 215 pounds; p. .1. H. Christie, architect; e. Univ. of
California. With Universal three years as prop boy and
assistant director.
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manac.)
CHRISTY, DOROTHY: Actress; h. 5 feet 6% Inches;
w. 138 pounds: blue eyes, blond hair: b. Reading, Pa.;
n. non-professional; e. Reading. Pa. private school: m.
Hal Christy: hy. swimming. Studied to be an opera
singer, later went on the stage, three year engagement
with Schwab and Mandel. Gave up stage and came to
Hollywood. Had 4 years stage experience. Has appeared
in the following talking pictures: "So ThU Is London."
"Extravagance." "Big Money." "She Got What She
Wanted." "Playboy of Paris." In 1933: Appeared In
short product. Radio. Educational and Universal. "Only
Yesterday." Universal. In 1934: "Sons of the Desert."
MGM; "Love Birds." Universal; "Bright Eyes," Fox.
In 1935: "The Daring Young Man," Fox.
CHRISTY. HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CHRISTY, IVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CHRISTY, LACLEDE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on story, "Storm Over the Andes," Universal.
CHRYSTAL,
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Writer. In 1935: story "Now or
CHURCH, C. C.
Never," Ajax.
CHURCH, CLAIRE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play. "Headline Woman." Mascot. In 1936: pre-
pared additional dialogue "Navy Born." Republic.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
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e. - - education
pro. -
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h. - - - height
r.n. -
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hy. - - - hobby
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CHURCH, ESME: Actress, b. Feb. 10. 1893: e.
Convent of the Assumption. Ramsgate. Guildhall School of
Music and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Made
her first stage appearance in 1913 and has played I'iO
parts, appearing in many Shakespeare's plays and those of
Plnero. Galsworthy and Priestley. In 1934 appeared in
the film version of "Autumn Crocus." Associated Talking
Pictures. British.
CHURCHILL, BERTON: Actor, b. Toronto. Canada
1876. h. 5 feet. llVi inches, blue eyes, white hair, ruddy
complexion; m. Harriet E. Gardner. Was president of
the Press Feeders' Union in New York City, membe?
of Tammany Hall's board of speakers. Appeared in
"Nothing But the Truth" (1929), Paramount; Vita-
phone No. 1051. "Five Minutes from the Station."
In 1933: "Elmer, the Great." First National; "Private
.lones." "Her First Mate." "Only Yesterday." Uni-
versal: "The Little Giant," "Heroes for Sale." First
National: "The Big Brain." Radio; "Golden Harvest."
Paramount; "Master of Men." Columbia; "The Avenger."
Monogram; "Doctor Bull." Fox: "College Coach." War-
ner. In 1934: "Hi. Nellie." "Babbitt." Warner: "Men-
ace." Paramount; "Half a Sinner." "Let's Be Ritzy. "
Universal; "Judge Priest." "Frontier Marshall." "Hell-
dorado," Fox; "Sing Sing Nights." "Red Head," Mono-
gram; "Strictly Dynamite," "Bachelor Bait." RKO;
•'Murder In the Private Car," MGM, In 1935: "The
County Chairman," "$10 Raise." "Steamboat Round the
Bend," Fox; "A Night at the Ritz," "Page Miss Glory."
"I Live for Love," Warner; "Vagabond Lady." MGM;
"The Rainmakers." RKO. In 1936: "Colleen. " Warner;
"You May Be Next," Columbia; "Three of a Kind." In-
vincible; "Parole," U; "Dimples," "Under Your Spell."
:!(lth Centuvy-Kox; "Racing Lady." RKO-Radio.
CHURCHILL. DIANA: Actress. In 1937: appeared in
■ Sensation, " Wardour Films; "The Dominant Sex."
A P.P.
CHURCHILL. DOUGLAS: Writer. In 1930: col-
laborated on .screen play "Reno." World Wide. In 1931:
collaborated on story "Platinum Blonde." Columbia. In
1934: collaborated on story "Back Page." General Pic-
tures.
CHURCHILL. DOUGLAS W.: Hollywood correspondent.
New York Times, for several years. b. California. 38
years ago; m. Lilian Templeton. professional. Writes
two syndicated columns from Hollywood; "Hollywood by
Candorlight" and "The Approaching Screen."
CHURCHILL, EDWARD J.: President of Donaliue &
Coe, Inc., Advertising Agency, at RKO Bldg.. N. Y. C^.,
handling national advertising of MGM and United Artists,
Loew Theatres, Radio City Music Hall, Center Theatre.
Rivoli Theatre, Capitol Theatre. Astor Theatre and exten-
sive list of general advertising and radio accounts.
CHURCHILL, MARGUERITE: Actress, b. Kansas
City, Mo.. Dec. 25. 1910. h. 5 feet 6 Inches; auburn
hair and brown eyes; e. in the Professional Children's
School in New York City: entered the Theatre Guild
Dramatic School at 14 In New York. m. George O'Brien
Signed by Wlnfleld Sheehan while playing in "The Wild
Man of Borneo" on the New York stage. First assign-
ment at Fox was In "The Diplomats." then she was
given the lead opposite Paul Muni In "The Valiant," In
1929 BhB also appeared In "Pleasure Crazed." "They Had
to See Paris" and "Seven Faces," Fox, and In 1930 In
"Born Reckless." "Good Intentions," "Harmony at
Home." Pox; "The Big Trail," "Girls Demand Excite-
ment," "Charlie Chan Carries On." "Quick Millions."
"Riders of the Purple Sage." "Ambassador Bill." "Sky-
line." Fox: "Forgotten Commandments," Paramount.
1932: "Inside Story": on stage "Dinner at Eight."
In 1933: "Girl Without A Boom." Paramount. In 1935:
"Without Children," Liberty. In 1936: "Man Hunt."
"The Walking Dead." "Murder By An Aristocrat."
WB; "Dracula's Daughter." T': "Alibi for Murder."
"The Legion of Terror." "The Final Hour." Col.
CHURCHILL, ROY E.: Branch manager. RKO Ex
change. Indianapolis, b. Hastings, Neb., April 3, 1889;
married; p. George and Gertrude; e. Hastings college and
Wesleyan university. Was branch manager of Goldwyn.
Omaha.
CHUVELYEV. I.: Actor. In 1935: "The Red Village, '
Belgoskino; "Peasants." Lenfilm.
CIAMPOLI, TULIA: Actress, b, Cordoba, Argentina.
.Tan. 7, 1915; black hair and black eyes: p. non-profes-
sionals; e. high school graduate; chief hobby driving auto-
mobile. Was ballet daneer and violinist. Films Include
"Galerla de Esperanzas." Cablldo. 1934; "Bajo la Santa
Federacioa." Cablldo, 1935; "Internado de Medlclna,"
P.A.F., 1935.
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CIANNELLI, EDUARDO: Actor, b. Naples; h. 5 ft.
9 Vi in.; w. 145 pounds; brown hair and hazel eyes;
married and has two sons. On stage in "Iteunion in
Vienna," "Winterset," and others. Also sang in opera.
In 1935: "The Scoundrel." Para. In 1936: "VVinterset, "
"Criminal Lawyer," KKO-Radio. In 1937: "Marked
Woman," IN.
CIMARA, LUIGI: Attor. In 1936: "II lie Burlone,"
Nuovo Mondo. In 1937: "hd Uamigella di Bard," Ar-
tisti Associati.
CINCIK, E. : Art director. In 1936: collaborated on
artistic direction "Janosik," French Motion Pictures.
CINES, ZABUM: Producer. In 1936: "Tempo Mas-
sino," World Pictures.
CIPEN, TUBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CLAGUE, CHARLES: Art director. In 1936: "Tun-
dra," Hurrouglis -Tarzan.
CLAIR, MAVIS: Actre.ss. In 1936: "The Tenth
Man," ABP.
CLAIR, RENE: Producer and Director. French jour-
nalist who began producing silent aims in 1926, writing
and directing his own Ulms. Among his productions:
"Koofiops of Paris," "Le Million," and "A Nous La
Liberte, ' "lllh July," "Le Dernier Millionnaire. " In
1936: directed "The Ghost Goes West," London Films-PA.
CLAIRE, BERNICE: Actress, r. n. Bernice Jahnigan;
0. Oakland, California; h. 5 feet 2% inches; dark brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 116 pounds; p. Mrs. Adolph
Jahnigan, non-professional; e. dancing from Madame
Morosini of San Francisco, voice study with Emil Polak;
her chief hobbies are riding, suiniming, playing golf, and
her favorite autliur is Joseph Conrad. Was lirst in "Babes
in Toyland," "Mademoiselle Modiste," and "The Chocolate
Soldier," then understudy for the role of Margot in "The
Desert Song." The Illness of the star put Miss Claire
in the role, and she made good. Her next test was a
screen teat for First National which was successful. She
then appeared in "No, No, Nanette" on the stage and
later signed a screen contract with First National. Ap-
peared in "Spring Is Here," "Song of the Flame," "No,
No, Nanette" (1930), "Numbered Men" (1930), "Toast
of the Legion" (1930), "Top Speed" (1930), First Na-
tional. In 1933: "Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal. In
1935: Universal short product; "Two Hearts in Harmony,"
Time Pi'oductions -Associated British. In 1936: Vita-
phone short product. In 1937 : Vitaphone short subjects.
CLAIRE, ETHALYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLAIRE, INA: Actress, r. n. Ina Fagan, b. Washington,
October 15, 1892. e. schools of that city and at Holy Cross
academy. She made her first stage appearance In 1908
impersonating Harry Lauder, then appeared on Orpheum
and Keith and Proctor Circuits. Her next appearance
was In "Jumping Jupiter," then "The Quaker Girl" and
'The Honeymoon Express." Her next experience was In
England In "The Girl from Utah," and "The Belle of
Bond Street." She returned to America and appeared In
"Lady Luxury," was a member of the Follies of 1915,
with the Zlegfeld Follies of 1916 and as Polly Shannon
In "Polly with a Past" in 1917 at the Belasco theatre
under the management of David Belasco. The next two
years she appeared In "The Gold Diggers," and In 1921
as Mona in "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife." In 1922 as Lucy
Warriner In "The Awful Truth," and In 1924 as Denlse
Sorbler in "Grounds for Divorce." She has also ap-
peared in "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," Somerset
Maugham's "Our Betters," "The Awful Truth," "Koyal
Family of Broadway" (1931), Paramount; "Rebound."
Pathe: "The Greeks Had a Name for Them," United
Artists: (1933), "Biography." In 1935: on New Yora
stage in "Ode to Liberty," and in 1936 In "End of
.Summer."
CLANAHAN, ELSIE M.: Stale chairman, Illinois Fed-
eration of Women's Clubs. b. Cairo, 111. p. Milo R.
and Lollie M. Clanahan; e. East St. Louis High School,
Washington College, Washington, D. C, and Asheville
State Normal, Asheville. N. C. Secretary to Milo R.
Clanahan, Life Insurance Counselor and Broker. Or-
ganized Better Films Council of East St. Louts, 111., Jan.
10, 1934. Since July, 1934. has given weekly broadcast
concerning motion pictures in East St. Louis. May, 1936,
appointed Illinois Federation's film chairman for three
years.
CLANCY, MARGARET: Film editor. In 1933: "Paddy,
The Next Best Thing," Fox. In 1935: "Bad Boy," 20th
Century-Fox; "Splendor," UA. In 1936: "One Rainy
Afternoon," "The Gay Desperado," UA. In 1937: "His-
tory Is Made at Night," UA.
CLANCY, NANCY: Actress. b. Bridgeport, Conn.,
Dec. 30, 1932; p. Margaret and John F.. travel manager;
h. 42 in.; w. 41 pounds; blond hair and blue eyes. In
1937: "INIidnight Madonna," I'aramount.
CLAPHAM AND DWYER: (.See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
CLARE, COLLEEN: Actress. In 1937: "We're on
(lie Jury," RKO-Kadio; "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney."
.MG.M.
CLARE, MARY: Actress, b. London, England, July
17, 1894. On English stage created role of Jane Marriot
in original Drury Lane production of "Cavalcade." In
number of British sUents and talkers, including "Hlndle
Wakes" 1931, Gainsborough; "Many Waters" 1932, BIP;
"Say It With Flowers" 1933, Twickenham; "The Con-
stant Nymph" 1933, "Jew Suss" 1934, both for Gaumont-
British. In 1935: "Lorna Doone," A. B. T. D. ; "The
Clairvoyant," "Mister Hobo," GB; "The Passing of the
Third Floor Back," Uauniont-1'.ritish. In 1937; "The
Mill on the Floss," National Provincial.
CLARE, PHYLLIS: Actress, b. London, England. Sept
12, 1908; h. 5 feet. 4 inches; w. 120 pounds; brown hair
blue eyes. Hobbies include golf, riding, swimming. p.
non -professionals; e. private schools in England and Con-
vent de Salnte Coeur de Marie, Nederbrakel, Belgium.
On stage in "Artists and Models," etc. Films Include-
1931, "The Gangbuster" (Paramount); 1932: "Roadhouse
Murder." (RKO. Hollywood); 1933: "Just My Luck,"
(B. & D.), "The Love Nest," (B.I. P.), "The Flaw"
(Paramount), "Aunt Sally," (Gainsborough), 1934: "Ro-
mance in Rhythm," (MGM), "Clive of India" (U.A.);
1935: "The Stoker" (FuUer-Kock). In 1936: "His
Brother's Wife.' MGM.
CLARE, SIDNEY: Song writer, b. New York City;
h. 5 feet, TV2 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 174 pounds;
e. public schools and High School of Commerce. New York
City; m. Myrtle Hammerstad. Went into vaudeville while
still in teens, as member of various vaudeville teams.
RKO 1929. for two years. Returned to New York until
called to Fox in 1933 as member of musical department.
Wiote many popular songs, and music for films. In 1933:
"Jimmy and Sally." In 1934: "Wild Gold." "She Learned
About Sailors," "365 Nights in Hollywood." "Love Time "
"Bachelor of Arts," "Bright Eyes," all Fox. In 1935:
lyrics, "Music is Magic," "Paddy O'Day," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: collaborated on music and lyrics, "Song
and Dance Man," "Little Miss Nobody," "The (jrime of
Dr. Forbes," "Star for a Night," "Can This Be Dixie?".
2Uth Century-Fox. In 1937: collaborated on music and
lyrics "The Holy Terror," 20th Century-Fox.
CLARENCE, 0. B.: Actor, r.n. same. b. London. Eng-
land, March 25, 1870; h. 5 feet 7 inches; w. 140 pounds;
fair hair, blue-grey eyes; married; hy. gardening and
theatrical literature; father, a Judge; e. Dover College,
England. After two years' study of medicine ran away to
go on stage. Long stage career. Films include "Jack's
the Boy," Gainsborough; "Nell Gwyn," B. & D. ; "The
Only Girl," UFA; "Turkey Time," Gaumont; "Scarlet
Pimpernel," London; "Private Secretary," "Excess Bag-
gage," "His Grace Gives," "A Shot in the Dark,"
"D'ye Ken John Peel," "Squibbs," Twickenham; "Keepers
of Youth," "Goodbye Vienna," "The Flag Lieutenant,"
"The Great Defender," "King of Paris," "Dandy Dick,"
B&D; "Help Y'ourself," "I Adore You," "Silver Spoon,"
Warner; "Perfect Understanding," UA; "Soldiers of the
King," ".\11 In," Gainsborough; "Doomed Cargo," "East
.Meets West," "Falling for You," "Friday the 13th,"
"Seven Sinners," "East Meets West." GB; "All the
Winners." "Song at Eventide." "Birthday," City; "The
Bells," "Feathered Serpent," Columbia; "Barnacle Bill,"
"King of Hearts," Butcher; "Capt Bill," Rock; "Tlie
Cardinal," Grosvenor; "The Mill on the Floss," National
Provincial.
CLARK, AL: Film editor. In 1935: "Square Shooter."
"Guard That Girl," "The Case of the Missing Man,"
"Dangerous Intrigue," "Gallant Defender." Columbia.
In 1936: "The Legion of Terror," "End of the Trail,"
"More Than a Secretary," Columbia.
CLARK, ANDY: Actor. r. n. Andrew J. Clark; b.
New York City, March, 1903; h. 5 feet 5% Inches; black
hair and brown eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Alice Tralnor
and John H. Clark, non-professionals; e. Fordham prep.
New York; hy. baseball, golf and tennis. Two years
stage experience in Keith-Orpheum vaudeville. 21
years on screen ; five years as featured boy star for
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Kdison Company, appearing in "Andy Series"; two years
for Universal, featured boy player; in "The Sliamrock
Handicap" for l''ox; "'Wings," "lieggars of Life," and
"The Man 1 Love" for Paramount; "One Round Hogan,"
for Warner Bros.
CLARK, ARTHUR: With Peter Clark. Inc., stage
equipment company, since his graduation from Brown
University. I). Great »ck, N. Y.
CLARK, J. AUBREY: Actor and Writer, b. Buffalo,
N. Y., September 5, 1903; h. 5 feet 7Vi Inches; black
hair and brown eyes: w. 12."> pound.s; p. Ituth L and
,iame? A. Clark, non-professionals; e. Hutchinson high
school, Buffalo. N. Y., and Mlddlebury college. Middle-
bury, Vt., received stage training in Yale 47 Workshop
under George Pierce Baker; by. reading. Stage ex-
perience gathered In bits in stock with Garry McGarry
Players in Buffalo, N. Y. ; Court Street Players, Buf-
falo, N. y., and Poll Players In New Haven, Conn.
.Screen experience includes seven years with the scenario
department of Paramount writing original stories and
dialogue.
CLARK, BAGER: Musical composer. In 1936: col-
laborated on music "Rhythm on the Range,' Paramount.
CLARK. BOBBY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in Clark &
McCuUough short subjects for Radio. In 1934 with Pan'
McCuUough acted in Radio short features. In 1935: on
New York stage in Eddie Dowling's production, "Thumbs
I'p" : with Paul McCullough in short product for RKO
Radio Pictures.
CLARK, CARROL: Art director. In 1933: '■Cross
Fire," "Melody Cruise," "Professional Sweetheart,"
collaborated on "Flying Down to Rio." Radio. In 1934:
collaborated on "Hips, Hips. Hooray." 'Thi,': Man Is
Mine," "Of Human Bondage," "Bachelor Bait." "Cock-
eyed Cavaliers." "Lightning Strikes Twice." "Spitfire,"
RKO. In 193.5 associated on art direction of "Roberta."
"Chasing Yesterday," "Break of Hearts," "Village Tale,"
"Top Hat." "The Three Musketeers," "In Person,"
"Were Only Human." RKO. In 1936: associate art
director "Mary of Scotland." "Swing Time." "That Girl
from Paris," RKO-Radlo. In 1937: "The Plough and the
Stars," RKO-Radlo.
CLARK. CHARLES W.: Branch manager, 20th Cent-
Fox. Oklahoma City. b. Mississippi. May 4. 19(H).
Married, e. liiuli school. 12 years in distribution. Brunch
manager for 2fllh Cent. -Fox since Nov. 2:!^ 19:i6.
CLARK, COLBERT: Writer and supervisor: b. Gales-
burg. 111.. Aug. 31. 1898; e. Harvard, 1920; m. Frames
Whitney. With Gotham productions four years; with Pathe
four years; with Mascot Pictures for four years. In
1934: supervised "The Marines Are Coming"; co-directed
and co-author of story, "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot
serial, also released as feature by Majestic; collaborated
on ""Toung and Beautiful," "In Old Santa Fe." Mascot.
In 1935: "Behind the Green Lights," "Waterfront
Lady." Mascot. In 1936: supervised "Laughing Irish
Eyes." "Dancing Feet." "Hearts in Bondage," "The
Gentleman From Louisiana,"' "Happy Go Lucky," Re
public.
CLARK, DANIEL B.: Director and Cameraman, b.
Urbana, Mo., April 28, 1890; h. 5 feet, 9% inches; dark
hair and eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Rosa and B. J. D.
Clark, non-professionals; m. Estella May Read, non-pro-
fessional; by. his children (two girls). Photographed
(1929) "Red Wine." Was promoted to director in 1930.
In 1933: photographed "Smoky." Fox; "Straightaway."
Columbia. In 193.'): photographed "Charlie Chan in Egypt,"
"Silk Hat Kid." Fox; "This is the Life."' "Charlie Chan
at the Circus." 20th Century-Fox. In 19.'!6 : "Song of the
Saddle."' WB ; "'Human Cargo." "Educating Father."
"Pepper." "Back to Nature." "Reunion," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1937: photographed "The Holy Terror' "Step
Lively. Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
CLARK, DAVISON: Actor. In 1929 In "Great Power."
Franklin Warner. In 1933 appeared in "Torch Singer."
"Duck .Soup. " Paramount. In 1934: "The .Scarlet Em-
press," "The Old Fashioned Way." Paramount. In 193.'):
"The Virginia .ludge." Paramount. In 1936: "Here
Comes Carter," WB.
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Almanac.)
CLARK, FRANCIS C: Pen name, "FCC." Theatre
editor. Daily Capital. Topeka. Kan.; b. Nortonvllle,
Kan., Dec. 2, 1907; p. Mr. and Mrs. 0. O. Clark; e.
high school: B.S. in journalism. Baker TTniversity;
Bachelor of Laws. Doctor of jurisprudence. Washburn Law
School, Topeka, Kan. (awarded in .Tune. 1935). Was editor
of college paper two years. On .Junction City Daily TTnion
one month, Pittsburgh Sun three months, Topeka Daily
Capital since Jan. 6. 1930. Admitted to practice of law
111 Kansas in January, 193.'). At present practicing law and
also writing on theatres for Capital. Has been handling
theatre news since summer of 19:i2, with other editorial
work.
CLARK, FRANK: Actor. Screen career: "Land of the
Lawless," "The Boss of Rustlers Ranch." "The Bronco
Buster, Pathe; "You Can't Beat the Law," "My Home
Town," Rayart. In 1928, star of the Pathe serial
■Eagle of the Night." In V.r.ii: "Air .Maniacs." lOduca-
tional.
CLARK, FRANK C. : Branch Manager, Paramount,
Portland, Ore.; b. San Bernardino, Cal., July 17, 1896;
married; e. Polytechnic High, Los Angeles, Cal. Started
with Paramount in Los Angeles, Cal., as shipping clerk
in 1916, then assistant booker, booking manager, sales-
man, sales manager. Transferred to Portland in 1929.
as branch manager.
CLARK, FRANK HOWARD: Writer and Director: b.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1888; e. in Pittsburgh. Wrote the fol-
lowing adaptations, scenarios and originals: "Jimmies
Million," "In High Gear," "Youth and Adventure,"
The Haunted Ranch," "The Night Patrol," "The High
Flyer," "The Broadway Gallant," "The Flying Mall,"
"Prairie King," "Bandit's Son," "Boy Rider," "Riding
Renegade," "Rough Ridin' Red," "Little Buckaroo,"
"Wizard of the Saddle," "Phantom of the Range," "Man
in the Rough," "Tracked," "Fightin' Redhead," "Ter-
ror Mountain," "Texas Tornado" and "The Bantam
Cowboy," which he directed and wrote. Story, dialogue
and adaptation for ""Utah Kid."' Tift'any. In 19:iO: .screen
Dlay "Shadow Ranch," "The Ixine Rider." Columbia.
In 1932: collaborated on "Tangled Fortunes." Big Four;
"Heart Punch." Mayfair; ""Wild Horse Mesa,'" Para-
mount; "Fighting Marshal." Columbia. In 1932: ""The
Fighting Fool." Columbia. In 1933: screen play "The
Rustlers' Roundup." ITniversal. In 193."): story, "Travel-
ing Saleslady." First National; "Two in Revolt." RKO-
Radio. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "OMallcy
of the Mounted." 20th Century-Fox.
CLARK, HARRY: Writer. In 1937: wrote screen plav
"When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
CLARK, HARVEY: Actor. b. Boston, Mass., 1886;
h. 5 feet 9 Inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 158 pounds;
e. Mass. College, Cambridge. Stage career; with Otis
Skinner, Robert Hilliard, own act in vaudeville. Screen
work with NYMP, American, Realart, Fox, Hodklnson
-Aywon, Universal, American Releasing, FBO, Warners.
Goldwyn, Metro-Goldwyn, Chadwick, Pathe. Among his
pictures are: "A Woman Against the World."" Weaver in
"His Lucky Day,'" Universal; Elijah Qulmby In "Seyen
Keys to Baldpate," RKO; "Man Trouble" (1930), Fox;
"Going Wild" (1930), First NatlonaL In 1933: "West
of Singapore," Monogram; "I Love That Man," "Alice
in Wonderland." Paramount" "Picture Brides,"" Allied
In 1934: "Countess of Monte Cristo." Universal. In 1936:
■Three Godfathers ' JIGM ; "Grand Jury." RKO-Radin;
"Sitting on the Moon," Republic: "Empty Saddles,"" U.
In 1937: "History Is Made at .Might." UA.
CLARK, HERBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CLARK, JACK: Actor. In 1934: "Return of Chandu,"
Principal. In 1936: "The Flying Doctor," 20th Century-
Fox.
CLARK, JAMES A.: (See 193fi-,"!7 Motion Pictur.
.\lmanao. )
CLARK, JAMES B. : Film editor. New World Pictures.
London. b. Stillwater. Minn.. May 14. 1908; m. Isol)el
O'Brien; e. high school. Cleveland, and Ohio XTniversity.
Started in family restaurant business. Six years with
Fox and Twentieth Century. September, 1936. joined
Robert T. Kane in London, for "Wings of the Morning"
and "Under the Red Robe."
CLARK. JANET ELSIE: Actress. In 1935: "Accent
on Youth." Paramount.
CLARK, JESSE L. : District Manager, Gulf Coast
theatres. Sparks All Florida Circuit, Tampa, Fla. ; b. Ash-
ville, N. C, July 8, 1885; married; p. William P. Clark;
e. Montford College, N. C. Started with "Montgomery,
the Picture Man," at Memphis, Tenn., 1909-11, who had
large circuit through the South; then with S. A. Lynch.
.\shevllle, N. C, and other cities until 1917; next with
Paramount; then Putlix. In 1929 went with E. J. Sparks,
now district manager for South Florida.
CLARK. JOHN D.: Vice-president, general sales man-
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aik high school, Staunton Military academy and New Jersey
law school. Practically all his business life had been spent
with Paramount, starting in the Philadelphia exchange as
salesman; later promoted to branch manager and then ap-
pointed special representative for the Middle West. He
was then called to the home ofBce and appointed sales
manager of the Western division. .loined Fox, present
post, 1932.
CLARK, KENNETH: I'uUlic relations contact. Mutiuu
I'icture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc. b.
Uekalb. 111., August 1, 1899; married; e. University of
Illinois. Washington and foreign correspondent with
United Press, International News Service and Universal
Service.
CLARK, L. C: Film editor. In 1935: "Symphony of
Living." Invincible.
CLARK. L. E.: Sound engineer. In 1934: "Twin
Husbands," Chesterfleld. In 1935: "The Cowboy Million-
aire," "Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox; "Circumstantial Evi-
dence," "Tlie Girl Who Came Back," Chesterfleld; "Public
Opinion," Invincible. Joined Dunning Prcx-ess Co.
CLARK, L. H. (Miss): Editor of The Cinema News
and Property Gazette and Today's Cinema, London.
CLARK, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CLARK, MERLE E.: Organist; b. South Haven,
Mich., April 13, 1897; h. 5 feet eVa inches; black hair
and blue eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Grace W. and Wm. E.
Clark, non-professionals; e. Schoolcraft, Michigan. Malek
Conservatory of Music, Grand Rapids, Michigan; m.
Marion K. Bott, non -professional; hy. all sports. Stage
experience from 1918 to 1920 trouped with different small
time musical acts, playing piano and singing and in 1919
had his own band — Merle Clark's Wolverines. Jobbed for
Husk O'Hare and others. Presentation offering organist.
Solo organist at Grand Riviera, Detroit. Also master of
ceremonies there. Located at Toledo Paramount (Publlx),
solo organist In May 15. 1929.
CLARK, M. R. (Duke): Branch Manager, Paramount
Films, Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio; b. Orange, N. J.,
September 23, 1889; married and has 3 sons; e. College
of the City of New York; Columbia University. Buyer
for National Cloak & Suit Co. and Montgomery Ward &
Co. Instructor and coach. College of City of New York.
Exhibitor, Lyceum theatre, Franklin Furnace, New Jer-
sey, 1907-08, one of the first In New Jersey. Actor, Than-
hauser Studios, New Rochelle, N. T., 1909-10. Returned
in 1921 after 3 years service In Siberia, Russia, with
Czechoslovak and American Expeditionary Forces; 1921-
22, salesman in Columbus; 1922, division campaign man-
ager; 1922-23, special representative Western Canada;
1923-28, special representative middle west. Branch man-
ager, Paramount Distributing Corp., Columbus, Ohio, since
1928. President, Columbus Variety Club.
CLARK, NEVILLE: Actor, b. London, England; h. 6
feet; w. 170 pounds; e. Cambridge University; hy. sports,
[..eft college to go on the stage. Appeared on screen in
"The Invisible Man." "The Eagle and the Hawk." In
1934: "The Lost Patrol." RKO. In 1935: "Clive of
India." United Artists-20th Century.
CLARK. NORMAN: Dramatic editor, News-Post. Balti-
more. Md. : b. Baltimore. Md. His entire newspaper
career has been in Baltimore on the Sun. the Evening
Sun. the Star, and now the News-Post. Was with A. H.
Woods as a press agent for a brief period. Is author of
several one-act plays and revue skits.
CLARK, PETE: Sound engineer. In 1933: "Forgotten,"
"I Have Lived." "Dance, Girl, Dance," Chesterfleld;
"One Year Later," "Picture Brides," Allied. "In the
Money." "Murder on the Campus." In ±934: "The Quit-
ter." Chesterfield. In 1935: "The World Accuses." "Sons
uf Steel," Chesterfield.
CLARK, POWELL. See Buddy Cantor.
CLARK, ROY: Cameraman. In 1937: "Dreaming
Lips," UA.
CLARK. RUBS. Actor. In 1935: "Men Without
Names," Paramount. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder," U.
CLARK, STEVE: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Square
Shooter. '■ Columbia.
CLARK, WALLIS: Actor, b. Essex. England. March
2. 1889; h. 5 feet 10 inches: w. 165 pounds; blue eyes,
brown hair. In 1933 appeared in "Double Harness."
Radio; "The World Gone Mad," Majestic; "Bureau of
Missing Persons," "Ever In My Heart," Warner; "Police
Car 17." "Lady for a Day," Columbia. In 1934: "Be-
loved." Universal; "Massacre," First National: "A
Woman's Man," Monogram; "I've Got Your Number "
Warner; "It Happened One Night." Columbia: "The
Life of Vergie Winters," RKO. In 1935: "It Happened
in New York," "Chinatown Squad," Universal; "Mutiny
on the Bounty," MOM. In 1936: "Parole," "Postal In-
spector," U; "Easy Money," Invincible; "The Un-
guarded Hour." MGM; "Great Guy," GN; "Alissing
Girls," Chesterfleld. In 1937: "Woman in Distress,"
"I Promise to Pay," Columbia; "The Last of Mrs.
Cheyney." MGM.
CLARK, WALTER, DR.: Scientiflc Assistant to Vice-
President in charge of Research, Eastman Kodak Co. ; b.
London. England, November II, 1899; e. University of
London, PhD.. F.R.P.S. Research chemist, British Pho-
tographic Research Association; superintendent in charge
of research. Kodak, Ltd., England; assistant to director
of research. Eastman Kodak.
CLARK, WILLIAM H.: Treasurer, RKO-Radio
Pictures, Inc., and subsidiaries; b. Baltimore. Md.,
.September 30, 1898; married; p. W. H. Clark, Mary
E. Sheldon; e. Polytechnic Institute; School of Commerce
and Finance. Public, private accountant and traveling
auditor. With Price, Waterhouse & Co., public accoun-
tants, specializing on motion picture and theatre work.
With RKO Radio Pictures as accountant and assistant
treasurer.
CLARK, WILLIAM J.: Distribution, b. Philadelphia,
April 23, 1896; married. Office boy, real estate office,
Mastbaum Bros, and Flelsher. With formation of Stanley
Company in 1914. transferred by Stanley V. Mastbaum
from real estate to motion picture end. 1914-29, office
boy. slide boy. bicycler, usher, operator, manager, cashier,
publicity, purchasing department, feature booker, short
subject booker. Transferred to Warner Bros, home oflice
in 1929 as short subject buyer. Resigned March, 1936.
CLARK, WILLIAM J.: Sales Manager, Short Sub-
jects, b. Newark, N. J., July 11. 1892; m. Reta
Clark; e. Newark public schools, Staunton Military
Academy. Brown University. Started in Aim business
1921. salesman. Paramount. Later special representative.
Cosmopolitan; branch manager in Charlotte and Atlanta.
Goldwyn. and for Fox in Detroit. Minneapolis. With
Paramount as general manager. India. Burma and Ceylon.
managing director in Australia. .Toined Fox 1934.
CLARK, WISTER: Actor, b. March 16, 1908, Hart-
ford. Conn.; h. 6 feet; w. 178 pounds; blue eyes and
blonde hair; p. non-professional; married; hy. tennis and
golf; e. Dartmouth and Trinity Colleges. Before entering
motion pictures was in brokerage and insurance business.
Did modeling for John Powers.
CLARKE, AL.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CLARKE, BETTY ROSS: Actress, b. Langdon, N. D.;
e. Minneapolis, Minn.; m. Arthur Greville Collins, Lon-
don stage producer and director. On stage in London
and Sydney, Australia in "Death Takes A Holiday" and
many others. Silent pictures Include: "If I Were King."
Fox; "The Traveling Salesman," Paramount; "Mother
O'Mine," Ince; "The Fox," Universal; "Lucky Carson"
and "The Man From Downing Street," Vitagrapb and
others. Appeared in the talking picture, "The Age for
Lcve," United Artists. In 1936: "Three Married Men."
Paramount.
CLARKE, CHARLES GALLOWAY: Cameraman, b.
Potter Valley. Cal., March 10, 1899; h. 6 feet 11 Inches;
brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 190 pounds; p. Anne E.
Millington and Charles F. Clark, non-professionals; e.
Polytechnic high school, Los Angeles; hy. microscopy and
game preserve. Stage experience consisted of several at-
tempts to get a chance at the old Burbank theatre, Los
Angeles, as a child. Started In film laboratory work at
D. W. Griffith laboratory in 1919; then followed better
positions with Horsley and National Film. Did "Tiger
Love." "Top of the World," "The Light that Failed."
"Dawn of a Tomorrow" and "Flaming Barriers" for Para-
mount; "Friendly Enemies," "Without Mercy," "Simeon
the Jester," and "Whispering Smith" for Metropolitan
Studios, and "Rocking Moon" (made In Alaska In 1925) ;
for FBO "One Minute to Play," featuring Bed Grange,
and "Racing Romeo"; for Fox and others. In 1934 col-
laborated on "Tarzan and His Mate," and other MGM
pictures. In 1935: "The Winning Ticket," "Shadow of
Doubt," "The Casino Murder Case," "Woman Wanted,"
"Pursuit," "The Perfect Gentleman," MGM. In 1936:
"The Garden Murder Case," "Moonlight Murder,"
"Trouble For Two," "All American Chump." MGM.
In 1937: "Under Cover of Night," "Man of the People,"
MGM.
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CLARKE, FRANK: Stunt flier, b. Paso Bobles. Cal.
Has flown in nearly 50 pictures. In "Hell's Angels,"
United Artists, he performed the most brilliant stunts of
liis career.
CLARKE, GEORGE: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CLARKE. HARLEY L.: b. Chicago, III.. 49 year,
ago. Studied engineering at Michigan University. Ex-
ecutive of General Theatres Equipment, Inc., and presi-
dent of Utilities Power and Light Company. Interested
in educational films. President. Fox Film Corp.. 1929-31.
CLARKE. JOHN P.: General Manager, Cinelandia
Magazine, Los Angeles, Cal.; b. Massachusetts; e. college;
married and has one child. Newspaper and magazine
experience, 22 years.
CLARKE, KERRY: Writer, r. n. Harold James Kerry
Clarke; b. Denver, Col., June 3, 1896; e. Denver and
University of Colorado. Previous career as newspaper-
man, actor and stage director; entered picture business
in 1926; screen worlt, originals for "Buccaneer," "Tell
It to Sweeney"; adaptations for "True to the Navy,"
"Buccaneer"; 1930-31 "Love, Live and Laugh," "Happy
Days," "South Sea Rose," "Song O' My Heart," all for
Fox. Adaptations and screen plays "Polly of the
Circus," MGM; "Lillies of Broadway," Universal. Also
an original for 1932 KKO program, "Press Agent."
CLARKE, MAE: Actress, b. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug.
16, 1910; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 112
pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clarke, father motion
picture organist; e. Atlantic City Junior high school;
On stage first appeared in the chorus. "The
Noose," a small part, and in George White's "Manhattan
Mary." film for Fox. "Nix on Dames," that being in
1929; "The Fall Guy" (1930), Warner; (1932), "The
Final Edition," Columbia; "Impatient Maiden." "Keckless
Living," "As the Devil Commands," Columbia; "Night
World." Universal; (1933) "Breach of Promise," World
Wide; "Parole Girl," Columbia; "Kivets," MGM; "Made
en Broadway," "Turn Back the Clock," "Penthouse,"
MGM; "Lady Killer." Warner. In 1934: "Nana." United
Artists; "Let's Talk It Over." Universal; "The Man
With Two Faces." First National: "This Side of Heaven."
MGM. In 1935: "The Daring Toung Man." "Silk Hat
Kid." Fox; "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic. In 1936: "The
House of a Thousand Candles," "Hearts in Bondage,"
Republic; "Wild Brian Kent." 20th Century-Fox; "Great
Guy," "Hats Otf," GN. In 1937: "Trouble in Morocco,"
Columbia.
CLARKE, MARGARET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLARKE, W. H.: Sound. In 1936: "The Amateur
Gentleman," UA.
CLARKE, WESTCOTT: Actor, r. n. Westcott Bailey
Clarke; b. Jersey City, N. J., September 27, 1886; h.
6 feet 1 inch; liazel e.yes and brown hair; w. 198 pounds;
e. public schools of Denver, Boulder, Col., and Jersey
City; also Trinity School in New York City; hy. motor-
boating and woods life. Lived in Jersey City, Denver,
Boulder, New York, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Holly-
wood. Summer home, "Just Room Enough," at Alex-
andria Bay, Thousand Islands, N. Y. Stage career:
"Brown of Harvard," "Within the Law," "On Trial,"
"The Masquerader." Pictures Include: Stubbs in "Safety
Last," Pathe; Thomas Lincoln in "Abraham Lincoln,"
First National; Sheriff Wilkins in "The Breaking Point,"
Larogue In "Shadows of Paris," Bill the Plumber In
"Saturday Night," Paramount; Captain Price in "Trial of
Mary Dugan," MGM; Police Inspector in "Father and
Son," Columbia.
CLARKE-SMITH, D. A.: Actor, b. Montrose, Scot-
land; h. 5 feet 10 inches; dark hair and dark eyes; e.
Oxford University. Studied law. but subsequently went
on Enslish stage. First British talker, "Atlantic." 1930,
BIP. Has appeared in many since, including "The Good
Companions" 1932, "I Was a Spy" 1933. "Friday, the
Thirteenth" 1933. all for Gaumont-British; "The Man
With a Million Mavfair Girl." 1933. Warner-FN-
British: "Skipper of the Osprey" 1933, ARP (in color);
"Passing Shadows." "Flat No. 3," both 1934. for British
Lion; "Criminal at Large," Helber Productions. In 1935:
"Lorna Doone." Associated Talking Pictures.
CLARY, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLAUSEN, CARL: Writer. In 1936: "Killer At
Large," Columbia.
CLAUSEN, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLAWSON, ELLIOT: Writer, b. Salt Lake City. UUh.
e. In Salt Lake. Was a newspaper writer. Screen career:
"Let 'Er Go Gallagher," "Skyscrapper," "The Cop," "Sal
of Singapore," Pathe; "Body and Soul," "The Road
to .Mandalay," MGM; "Whispering Smith," "Rocking
Moon," Pro-Dis-Co. ; wrote original and scenario for
"The Flying Fool," "High Voltage," and "The Leather-
neck" for Pathe; scenario and dialogue for "The Thir-
teenth Chair" for MGM.
ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Moti
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Actress, b. Champaign, 111. ; e.
Chicago; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; w.
red gold hair. Stage career,
■Risky Business," "Sunny Side
York Wife" (Preferred), "The
"The Merry Widower" (Pathe),
Deck" (RKO), woman in "Call
"Mother Machree" (1929). Fox.
" Universal.
CLAYTON,
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CLAYTON, EDDIE:
Almanac.)
CLAYTON, ETHEL:
St. Elizabeth's Convent,
130 pounds; gray eyes,
stock. Screen career: '
Up" (Fox), "His New
I'rincess on Broadway,"
Mrs. Payne in "Hit the
of the Circus" (Burr);
In 1933: "Private Jones,
CLAYTON, EVELYN: Actress. r. n. Evelyn Claytor
Lewis; b. Fayetteville, Ark.; h. 5 feet 5V4 inches; w.
130 pounds; blue eyes and brown hair; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Beverly Lewis, non -professionals; e. Dallas high
school, dramatic school, special study at university, tech-
nical training in dramatics, dancing, play production,
sculpture, and architecture; hy. architecture and character
analysis. Stage experience. New York Art Theatres,
Stock, Broadway, companies played with: Ben Grtets, Co-
burns, and Jane Cowl's "Romeo and Juliet." Entered
films in Denver, 1922; served on technical stafT, in charge
of sets, designing, location selections, and makeup. As-
sistant director of children's films. On commissions in
Texas doing portraits of Dallas dramatic lights.
CLAYTON, GILBERT: Actor, b. Polo. III.. Dec 18,
IS6U; p. Edward G. and Elii^e Thornton Clayton; e.
public and high school in Polo; Aliens English Academy
in Chicago, where he stayed until the Chicago fire in
1871. Became rancher at Council Grove, Kan. Entered
comic opera in New Orleans through William Sutherland.
Has repertoire of 170 operas. Has played with Francis
Wilson, Sir Henry Irving. Lillian Russell, Lula Glaser,
Montgomery and Stone, Fritzi Scheff, and for five years
was stage manager with Frank Daniels. In 1920 to Cali-
fornia, and entered motion pictures. Appeared with
Mildred Harris in "Habit," in "Ben Hur," "The Mark
of Zorro," and "The Three Musketeers." Played season
on stage with Charles Ray in "The Girl I Love," and
supported George Sidney on stage in "Welcome Stranger."
Returned to pictures.
CLAYTON, LOU: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
CLAYTON, MARION: Actress, b. Kimberly. Can.; h.
5 feet 2 '/a inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 104 pounds; p.
Ruby May and Walter Clayton, non-professionals; e.
Broadway high school, Seattle, Wash. ; hobbies include
swimming, reading and collecting little brass animals
from all over the world. Received stage training at Cor-
nish Dramatic School in Seattle, Wash. Had 4'/4 years
stage experience appearing in "Lilies of the Field," with
Maroni Olsen Players, with the Seattle Repertory Com-
pany three years playing leads; Los Angeles Civic Reper-
tory Theatre; "The Kibitzer," with Gregory RatofT;
"Mister Antonio," with Leo Carrillo. On screen with
"All Quiet on the Western Front," Universal. In 1933:
"Looking Forward," MGM. In 1936: "Magnificent Obses-
.sion," Universal.
CLAYWORTH, JUNE: Actress, b. Wilkes-Barre, Pa..
.lune 9. 1912; h. 5 feet, 4% inches; chestnut brown hair
an J brown eyes; w. 110 pounds p. David and Ida Clay-
worth; e. Wilkes-Barre grammar schools. Wyoming Semin-
ary at Kingston. Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, and
music at St. Anne's Academy; hy. swimming, diving,
horseback riding, singing and playing the piano. From
June to September, 1930, was leading lady with a Scran-
ton stock company. Went to New York. Appeared In
"Torch Song," "Laughing Lady," "Once in a Lifetime,"
"Page Pygmallion," "Are You Decent?" Received a
Universal contract. Appeared on the screen in "The Big
Pond." "Strange Wives." (1934). "Transient Lady."
(193.')) "Lady Tubbs," Universal. In 1936: "Two Fisted
Gentleman." Columbia.
CLEARY, MAURICE G.: Producer; b. Everett, Wash.,
September 5, 1896; e. Yale. University of Wisconsin; m.
May McAvoy. Formerly In banking business with Mer-
rill Lynch Company, New Y^ork City; entered pictures in
1923 through Douglas Fairbanks; produced "Fog" and
"Wolves" for British and Dominion Film Corporation In
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ager for Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks; treasurer
and vice-president United Artists 1922-25; also director
United Artists Corp., Allied Artists, London, Les Ar-
tists Associate, Paris; assistant to chairman of Board
United Artists Corp. ; eastern representative Howard
Hughes 1928; vice-president and general manager Gloria
Swanson Pictures Corp. 1925-28; director: Trans Lux Day-
light Screen Picture Corp., American States Public Ser-
vice Corp., United Pacific Securities Co. (L. A.) Amer-
ican States Electric Co., Chippewa Edison Company, 424
California Bank Building, 944 Wllshire Blvd.
CLEARY, VIRGINIA: Actress, b. San Francisco, Cal. :
h. 5 ft. 6; red hair and green eyes; w. 126 pounds;
p. J. F. and Margaret Cleary, non-professionals; e. San
Francisco; hy. swimming, horseback riding. Appeared on
stage in "The Best People" and "The Barker." Spent
two seasons in stock. Into motion pictures.
CLEIN, JOHN: Producer. In 1935: "Two Hearts In
Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated British.
CLEMENGER. JAMES FRANCIS: Night supervisor,
radio station WMCA. New York City. b. Asheville,
N. C. Sept. 13, 1906: p. Lt. Col. F. .1. and Daisy
Sawyer Clemenger; e. Franklin and Marshall Academy,
Lancaster, Pa.; University of North Carolina; Columbia
University; m. Dorothy Hull. Associate editor "Science
and Invention." Book reviewer for "Theatre Magazine."
Advertising manager for chain of retail stores. Radio
broadcasting since 1922, when he gave motion picture
program. Director of continuity and production several
BufTalo radio stations; program director National Radio
Advertising in Chicago, then continuity editor Columbia
Broadcasting System. Was associate editor, "Exhibitors'
Daily Review." Began writing, editing and narrating
.short features, 1928. Production supervisor Standard
Sound Recording Corporation. Narrator for many short
subjects, including Department of Interior short pictures.
Recent work for Brunswick Productions. Educational Films,
ERPI, and others. Now doing off-stage voice on in-
dustrial and theatrical short features. Pathe News in
New York, Pathe Topics. Appointed commentator and
production supervisor, Motion Picture Division, Works
Progress Administration.
CLEMENS, GEORGE: Cameraman. In 1936: photo-
Kiaphed "Klondike Annie," "Big Brown Eyes," "Girl
of the Ozarks," "The Return of Sophie Lang," "Desert
Cold." "Wives Never Know," Paramount. In 1937:
"Arizona Mahoney," Paramount.
CLEMENS. WILLIAM B.: Director, b. Saginaw. Mich..
Sept. 10. 1905; e. Saginaw high school: h. 5 feet lOVs
inches; w. 142 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes; hy.
golf, swimming, camping. Was film editor. In 1933:
"Man from ilonterey," "From Headquarters," Warner.
In 1934: ".Journal of a Crime," "Easy to 'Love.'
"Dr. Monica," Warner. In 1935: "Devil Dogs of the
Air." "Oil for the Lamps of China," "Page Miss Glory,"
"I Found Stella Parish," Warner; film editor, "Murder
of Dr. Harrigan," FN. In 1936: directed "Man Hunt,"
"The Tattler." "Here Comes Carter." "The Law in Her
Hands," "The Case of the Velvet Claw." "Down the
Stretch." WB; "Sunday Roundup," Vitaphone short; film
editor. "Murder of Dr. Harrigan." FN. In 1937: "Once
a Doctor." "The Case of the Stuttering Bishop" and
"Tlie Footloose Heiress," WB.
CLEMENT, CLAY: Actor, b. Greentree, Ky.; h. 6
feet; w. 180 pounds; father, professional; e. graduated
from Northern Illinois College; married and is the father
of a son. On stage In "Rosalie," "Nina Rosa," "Mom-
mer" and many others. On screen: "Washington Merry-
Go-Round," "False Faces." "Evenings for Sale." Vita-
phone No. 963-64, "Keeping Company." In 1933: "Past
of Mary Holmes," RKO; "Hold Me Tight," Fox; "Bureau
of Missing Persons," Warner; "The World Changes,"
First National. In 1934: "I've Got Your Numher,"
".Tournal of a Crime." Warner; "Let's Be Ritzy" I^ni-
versal; "The Personality Kid," First National. In 1935:
"Sweet Music." "Murder in the Clouds," "Don't Bet on
Blondes," "Dinky," Warner; "Chinatown Squad," Uni-
versal; "Streamline Express," "Confidential," Mascot;
"Whlpsaw," MGM. In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case,"
"The Leathernecks Have Landed." "Hearts in Bondage,"
Republic; "It Had to Happen." 20th Century-Fox; "Let's
Sing Again," RKO-Radio; "Two Against the World,"
WB; "Nobody's Fool," U.
CLEMENT, DORA: Actress, r. n. Dora Clemant
Walsh: b. Spokane. Wash.; h. 5 feet, 6 inches: p. .Tohn
T. and .lane M. Sullivan, non -professionals: e. Academy
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Had 19 years stage
experience; played leads in stock in Denver, Seattle. Salt
Lake City, and in own companies in Omaha, Des Moines,
Columbus and elsewhere. Pictures Include "LaughiuK
Boy," "The Showoff," "Hollywood Party." "Private
Worlds" and others. In 1936: "I Married a Doctor,"
• King of Hockey, ■ WH; "Forgotten Faces, ' "My Amer-
ican Wife," Para. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
CLEMENTS, COLIN: Writer. b. Omaha. Neb., Feb-
ruary 25, 1894; e. University of Washington, Carnegie
Institute of Technology and Harvard University. From
general writing went to doing a series of original comedies
for Christie; then "Wickedness Preferred." MGM; "Across
the Border," "Hit or Miss." "Adam's Eve," "Dan-
gerous Females," "Hot Lemonade," Christie; "Call of the
West," Columbia, and "Sweethearts on Parade," Columbia.
Books (with Florence Ryerson): "All On a Summer's
Day," "Seven Suspects," "This Awful Age," "Fear of
Fear," "Diana Laughs," "Mild Oats." "Bllnd-man's-
Biuff." In 1935: collaborated with Florence Ryerson on
original story of "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal.
CLEMENTS, DUDLEY: Actor, b. New York City,
March 31, 1889; h. 6 ft.; w. 250 pounds; gray hair and
blue eyes; married. Was usher in theatre, then treasurer.
On stage in "Ladies of the Evening." "Of Thee I Sing,"
■The Great Waltz," and others. Films include: 1937:
"The Woman I Love." "Too Many Wives." "Toast of New
York," "You Can't Buy Luck," "Man Who Found Him-
self," "New Faces," "Take the Heir," "Outcasts of Poker
Flat," RKO.
£LENDENIN. BEVERLY S.: Member of law firm,
Fabian and Clendenln; b. Lakeport, Cal.. Oct. 9, 1889; p
William O. and Ada A. Clendenln; e. Pomona, Cal., High
School, 1908; University of California, 1912; married.
Secretary and attorney of Intermountaln Theatres Asso-
ciation.
CLEVELAND. GEORGE: Actor, b. Sydney, N. S. ;
e. Halifax. Started in stock companies in 1903. In 1934
appeared in "Mystery Liner." "Blue Steel." "City
Limits," Monogram. In 1935: "The Keeper of the Bees."
"Make a Million," Monogram; "His Night Out," Uni-
versal. In 1936: "I Conquer the Sea," "Revolt of the
Zombies," Academy; "North of Nome," Columbia: "Don't
Get Personal," Universal. In 1937: "Paradise Express,"
Republic.
CLEVERS, LYNNE: Actress. In 1936: "La Kermesse
Heroique," American Tobls.
CLIFF, LADDIE: Actor, r. n. Perry, b. Bristol. Eng-
land. September 3. 1891. English musical comedy player:
has toured America and Australia. Played in British
silent films, and talkers including: "Sleeping Car" 1933.
Gaumont-Britlsh; "Happy" 1933, BIP.
CLIFFORD, GORDON: Actor. In 1935: "Paradise
Canyon," Monogram.
CLIFFORD. JACK: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "One
Sunday Afternoon," Paramount. In 1934: "The Poor
Rich." Universal. In 1036: "King of the Pecos," "The
Gallant Defender," Columbia; "Dimples," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CLIFFORD, KATHLEEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLIFFORD, RUTH: Actress, b. Pawtucket. R. I.; e.
St. Mary's Seminary, Bay View. R. I.; h. 5 feet 3
inches; w. 118 pounds; blond hair, blue eyes. Screen
work includes "Butterfly." "Tornado." "Storm Breaker"
(Universal), "Life of Abraham Lincoln" (First National).
"Lew Tyler's Wives." "Don Mike" (FBO), "The Devil's
Apple Tree" (Tiffany-Stahl), "Eternal Woman" (Colum-
bia). In 1933 appeared in "Only Yesterday," Universal.
In 1934: "Elmer and Elsie." Paramount. In 1936: "To
Mary — With I-ove." 20tli Cent. -Fox; "Hollywood Boule
vard," Paramount.
CLIFFORD, TOM: Actor, b. Southampton. England,
Sept. 19, 1918; h. 4 feet; brown hair and hazel eyes; w.
80 pounds, e. National School, Chapelized, Ireland; p.
non -professional; hy. golf. Was chosen for part in John
McCormack picture, "Song O'My Heart." Went to Hol-
lywood from Ireland with the film unit. Fox.
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CLIFT, DEN ISDN: Author and Director, b. May 2.
1893; e. Stanford University. Editor Overland Monthly
and_ other publications; publicity expert San Francisco.
lyiT. Scenario writer and director for Fox. Paramount,
Metro- Goldvvyn-Mayer. Directed "Honor Among Men,"
"Ports of Call," "This Freedom," "A Bill of Divorce-
ment," "Paradise," "The Mystery of the Mary Celeste."
etc. Made trip around the world. 1924. Director for
British International, Ideal Films. Gainsborough Pictures
and Hammer Productions, London. Author of the novels,
"Guns of Gait," "Man About Town," "The Mighty
Ihing." "I Belong to You." Author of the New York
plays. "The Woman Disputed." "Scotland Y'ard" ; and the
I-ondon plays," "The Moon is Red" and "Gentle Rain."
Writing and directing plays and films in London, 1936.
CLIFTON, ELMER: Director and six years stage ex-
perience as an actor; in films 19 years, first with Reliance
Majestic Productions. Ilodkinson, Fox and others; made
years trip around the world; directed over thirty fea-
tures; in 1926 joined Cecil li. DeMille; with Pro. Dis.
Co.-DeMille in 1920-27 and Pathe-DeMille in 1927-28-
with Tiffany-Stahl and Columbia in 1928 and a free-lance
in 1929; directed Julian Eltinge in "Made to Order"-
directed "Topics of the Day" at Tec Art Studios. In
19u5: directed "Skull and Crown," Reliable; "Rip Roar-
ing Riley." Puritan: "Captured in Chinatown." Superior-
"Pals of the Range." "Cyclone of the Saddle." "Fighting
Caballero," •'Custer's Last Stand." "Rough Riding
Ranger." Weiss.
CLINE, EDDIE: Director, r. n. Edward Francis Cllne;
I). Kenosha, Wis., November 7, 1892; p. non -professionals;
c. Lake Forest Military Academy, Illinois, and Los
-Angeles high school; m. non-professional. No stage ex-
perience. Screen experience started in 1913 when he
made his screen debut as a Keystone cop at Mack Sen-
nett's Studio, then became Bennett's assistant director.
Directed the first of the bathing beauty comedies In 1915
others for three years. Has directed features in the past
eleven years for nearly every studio. Completed the fol-
lowing First National productions: "The Forward Pass "
featuring Douglas Fairbanks. Jr.. and Loietta Young
and "In the Next Room," featuring Jack Mulhall, also
"A Widow From Chicago," "Danger," "Man Crazy,"
"Sweet Alama" and several comedies for Mack Sennett
prior to directing "Hook. Line and Sinker"- and "Leather-
necking" for Radio; "Naughty Flirt." Warners: "Cracked
Nuts." RKO; "Girl Habit." Paramount. In 1932: "Mil-
lion Dollar Legs." Paramount: "So This Is Africa "
Columbia. In 1933: "Parole Girl." Columbia. 1934:
"Peck's Bad Boy," "Dude Ranger." Fox. In 1935:
"When a Man's a Man." "The Cowboy Millionaire."
Fox. In 1936: "F-Man." "Girl nf the Ozarks," "Holly-
wood Boulevard," "Rose Bowl." Paramount.
CLINE. ROBERT: Cameraman. In 1933: "Corruption,
Imperial. In 1935: "Rustler's Paradise." Ajax; "Toll „.
the Desert." Commodore. In 1936: "Romance Rides the
Range." Spectrum.
CLINE, WILFRED: Associate photographer. In 1936:
The Garden of Allah." UA.
CLINTON, HELEN: Film, music and stage critic
tlie Gazette, Schenectady. N. Y. ; b. Troy. N. Y. : e. high
school. Has done newspaper work since graduation.
,.'^,^'^^' COLIN: Actor. r. n. Clive Greig; b. St.
Malp. France, January 20, 1900; h. 6 feet; w. 154 pounds;
Diack hair, gray eyes; m. Jeanne de Casalis. actress; hy.
suit tennis; p. Col. Colin Clive-Grieg, non -professional;
e. Stonyhurst College and Royal Military College, Wool-
jvich; later at Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London.
l)n stage in "Journey's End." On screen: "Journey's
r.non, ■'^i2^"y ""'^ "T'l^ stronger Sex." Gainsborough
(l.)iO); Frankenstein." Universal, and "Lily Christine."
Paramount British (1931). In 1933: appeared in Radio's
Christopher Strong." "Looking Forward." MGM In
llj:il: "The Key," Warner; "One Jrore River." Universal;
.lane Eyre." Monogram. In 1935: "The Right to Live."
Warner, and "The Girl from 10th Avenue." First Na-
tional; "Clive of India." United Artists; "The Bride of
Frankenstein." Universal; "Mad Love." MGM; "The Man
Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo," 20th Century-Fox
In 1936: "The Widow from Monte Carlo," Warner On
New York stage in "Libel." In 1937: "History Is Made
at Night," UA.
CLIVE, E. E.: Actor, b. Monmouthshire. Wales. Great
Britain; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; brown hair and hazel eves-
w. 145 pounds; e. Caterhan ; University of Wales at
Aberystroyeth; four years of medical course at St. Bartholo-
mew's Hospital. London; m. Eleanor Ellis; has one son;
hy. golf and fishing. Appeared at 22 in "The White
Heather," Drury Lane Theatre. Toured with stock company,
appeared in England, Ireland. Scotland and Wales. Ap-
peared in London for four years in "Are You a Mason?"
of
Three years under Charles Frohman. Roles included "Dlr
raell" and "The Thunderbolt." Came to America in 1911,
appearing in "Mind the Paint Girl." "The Sunshine
Girl." "The Great Adventure." Did sketch over Orpheum
circuit. Leased the Copley Theatre. Boston, producing,
directing and acting there for 14 years. Produced "As
Husbands Go" at Biltmore Theatre, Los Angeles. 1931.
Returned to New York, produced "The Bellamy Trial."
"WhlsDering Gallery." "Shanghai Marriage." Back to
California, and started Hollywood Playhouse, producing
more than fourteen plays. Films include "The Invisible
Man" (1933). Universal; in 1931: "The Poor Rich."
Universal. "Tin Pants." "Bulldog Drummond." "The
Long Lost Father," "One More River," "Riptide"
(MGM), "Service^" "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back"
(U. A. -20th Century), "Charlie Chan in London." Pox.
In 1935: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," "The Bride of
Frankenstein." "Remember Last Night?" Universal:
"We're in the Money." "Stars Over Broadway," Warner:
•A Tale of Two Cities." MGM; "Captain Blood." FN.
In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Love Before
Breakfast." "Dracula's Daughter." Universal: "The Un-
guarded Hour," "Trouble For Two," "Piccadilly Jim."
"All American Chump," "Libeled Lady." "Tarzan Es-
capes." "Camille." MG.M: "The Golden Arrow," "Isle
of Fury," "Charge of the Light Brigade," "Cain and
Mabel." WB : "Palm Springs." Paramount: "Ticket to
Paradise," Republic: "Lloyds of London." 20th Cent. -Fox:
"They Wanted to Marry." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Maid
of Salem," "Bulldog Drummond Escapes," Paramount:
"Ready. Willing and Able," WB: "On the Avenue."
20th Cent. -Fox; "Personal Property." MGM.
CLIVE, HENRY: Actor and Illustrator, b. Melbourne.
Australia, October 3, 1883; h. 6 feet 2% inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 200 pounds; p. non-professionals;
e. Brighton grammar school and St. Xavler's College; m.
Helen Cunningham, professional; hy. painting, reading and
traveling. Spent 15 years in vaudeville as an illusionist;
five years in sketches and monologue. Has played RIckard's
Australian Circuit; Orpheum Circuit five times; Sullivan
Considine four times; Keith Circuit seven times; Moss
Empires; London Syndicates; London Palace. Colosseum;
Alhambra (revues): South African theatres on tour; New
Zealand circuit; and Bandman India circuit. Six years In
motion pictures as leading man with Maxine Elliott
(Goldwyn) : with Alice Brady (Paramount) ; and with Raoul
Walsh (Mayflower) ; also heavy part for Fox. He also
has continued as an artist and Illustrator for Hearst pub-
lications since 191 S, doing front covers for Hearst Syndi-
cate newspapers; the New Y'ork American; Smart Set and
Picture Play; also poster artist for Paramount, making
57 paintings for the newspapers for "The Sheik." "Af-
fairs of Anatol" and others.
CLIVE, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLOFINE. M. D. : Managing editor of News of the Day.
Born in Philadelphia. Pa., July 7. 1886; e. Phila-
delphia public shools. Newspaper experience as reporter
and editor in Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York and othe'
cities. Hearst newspaper executive. 1914-17. With the
U. S. Army as an Infantry officer. 1917-19, in U. S. and
France. Editor of International Newsreel, MGM News.
Managing editor of News of the Day.
CLORK, HARRY: Writer, r. n. Clarke: b. Galves-
ton, Texas: e. St. Paul's Garden City. N. Y. ; m. Mildred
MacLeod, professional, and has a daughter. Was an
actor. Wrote for the late Nora Bayes. to whom he was
married. Wrote for Lambs Gambols, and with Shuberts.
Plays include "Smiling Faces." "Everybody's Welcome,"
and co-author of "The Milky Way." Adapted many
plays for Shuberts, including "The Last Waltz" and
"The Last Racketeer." Writes radio scripts. In films
in 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Princess O'Hara,"
"Mr. Dynamite." "His Night Out." also adaptation,
"Remember Last Night?" Universal: colliborated on
adaptation, "Diamond Jim." Universal: colhiborated on
additional dialogue, "King Solomon of Broadway." T'ni-
versal. Play of which he is co-author. "The Milky
Way," filmed in 1936 by Paramount: collaborated on
"The Man I Marry." "The Girl on the Front Page."
"Plying Hostess," U: screen play "Absolute Quiet."
MGM.
CLOUGH, WILLIAM A.: Sunday editor, Standard-
Times, New Bedford, Mass., b. Pompey, N. Y.. Aug. 2,
1S99; p. Mrs. N. J. Clough; e. Syracuse University.
B.S. ; married and has one daughter. One year on Mor-
ristown Jerseyman, Morristown, N. J. Ten years on
New Bedford Standard -Times as reporter, feature writer,
city editor and Sunday editor.
CLU, MALAY: Actor. In 1935: "The Last Outpost,"
Paramount.
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CLUNE. JACKIE: Child singer. In 1935: Vltaplione
sliort product.
CLUTE, CLUSTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CLUTSAM, G. H.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, lyrics and dialogue, and composed and adapted
music, 'Blossom Time." collaborated on lyrics and music,
"Mimi." BIP. In 1937: collaborated on screen play,
dialogue, and lyrics "April Romance," MGM.
CLYDE, ANDY: Actor, b. Blairgowrie. Scotland, De-
cember 2, 1909; p. father was a theatrical producer and
manager; m. Klsie Tarron. Has appeared in 1929 In
"Blindfold," Fox; "Ships of the Night," Rayart; "Mid-
night Dadies," World Wide; "The Lunljhead," "The
Golfers," "Hollywood Star," "Bulls and Bears," "Clancy
at the Bat," "The New Half Back," "Uppercut O'Brien";
in 1930 in "Scotch." "Sugar Plum Papa," "Match Play,"
"Fat Wives for Thin," "Campus Crushes," "The Chumps,
"Goodbye Legs," "Hello Television," "Average Hus-
band," "Vacation Loves," Educational Mack Sennett Talk-
ing Comedies. Under contract to Educational for 1932-
33 series in starring roles, appearing in "Speed," "Taxi
Troubles," "Half Holiday," (1931), "Sliopping with
Wifle," "Heavens I My Husband," "Speed In the Gay
Nineties," "The Boudoir Butler," "Alaska Love." "His
Royal Shyness." "The Giddy Age," "Sunkissed Sweeties"
(1932). In 1933 appeared In Educational short product.
In 1934: "Frozen Assets." "The Super Snooper." "Hello
Prosperity," "Half Baked Relations." Educational shorts:
"The Little Minister." RKO. In l!):i5: "McFaddens
Flats," Paramount; Columbia short product; 'Village
Tale." "Annie Oakley," RKO. In 1936: "Yellow Dust,"
RKO Radio: Columbia short product; "Straight from the
Shoulder," Paramount; "Two In a Crowd," U.
CLYDE, DAVID: Actor. In 1935: "Cardinal Riche-
lieu," ■UA-20th Century; "Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox;
"The Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount. In 1936:
■■Suzy." MGM.
CLYDE, JUNE: Actress, b. St. .loseph. Mo., December
2, 1909; h. 5 feet 1% inches; blond hair and brown
eyes; w. 104 pounds; p. Mrs. Dorothy Clyde; e. Galileo
high school of San Francisco; m. Thornton Freeland, di-
rector; hy. horseback riding, tennis, dancing and swim-
ming. Stage experience as star of Fanchon and Marco
Revues, and one season with the Duncan Sisters in "Topsy
and Eva." Screen experience in "Tanned Legs," for
Radio Pictures, featured in Radio Pictures' first Musical
Revue, and signed under a long term contract for Radio
Pictures, also appeared in "The Cuckoos" and "Midnight
Mystery"; (1932). "Steady Company." "Radio Patrol."
both Universal; "Strange Adventure," Monogram; "Thrill
of Youth," Chesterfield; (10.S3) "Her Resale Value,"
Mavfalr; "Hold Me Tight," Fox: "A Study in Scarlet,"
Fox-World Wide: "Forgotten," Chesterfield: "Only Yes-
terday." Universal. Ih 1934: "Hollywood Party," MGM;
"I Hate Women," Goldsmith. In 1935: "Dance Band."
BIP; "She Shall Have Music," Twickenham. In 193(i:
"Land Without Music." U; "Aren't Men Beasts," "Make
Up," "Intimate Relations." "Radio Revue."
CLYMER, JOHN B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COAD, JOYCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
COAKLEY, L. PALMER: Theatre editor, Hudson Dis-
patch. Union City. N. J.
COATES, ALBEIRT: Music conductor. In 1937: con-
ducted music "Pagliaccl," UA.
COBB, EDMOND: Actor, b. Albuauerque. N. M.. 1892:
h. 6 feet % inch: brown hair and eyes; w. 165 pounds.
Pictures include; "Wolf's Trail." "Fangs of Destiny."
"Call of the Heart." "The Four Footed Ranger." Uni-
versal; "The Fighting Redhead." FBO. In 1935: "Rust-
ler's Paradise," Ajax. In 1936: "The Fugitive Sheriff."
Columbia.
COBB, IRVIN S.: Writer and actor, b. Paducah.
Ky. . June 23, 1876; p. Jushua Clark and Manie Saunders
Cobb; e. LL. D., University of Georgia, 1918, Dart-
mouth, 1919; m. Laura Spencer Baker. 1900; has one
daughter, Mrs. Elisabeth Brody. Shorthand reporter, con-
tributor to comic weeklies, reporter on local paper, until
age of 17. Editor Paducah Daily News at 19. Various
newspaper experience, 1898-1911, including New York
Evening Sun and New York Evening World. Contributor
to Saturday Evening Post and Cosmopolitan Magazine.
"War correspondent for Saturday Evening Post in Europe.
Chevalier, Legion of Honor, 1918. Author of plays in-
cluding "Funabashi." "Mr. Busybody." "Back Home,"
"Sergeant Bagby," "Guilty As Charged." "Under Sen-
tence," and otliers. Author of many books including
"Cobb's Anatomy," "Tlie Escape of Mr. Trimm,"
"Roughing It De Luxe," "Europe Revised," "Old Judge
Priest," "Fibble. D.D.," "Speaking of Operations—,"
"Local Color," "The Life of the Party," "Oh, Well, You
Know How Women Are!" "A Plea for Old Cap Collier,"
"Here Comes the Bride," "Many Laughs for Many
Days," "This Man's World," "Red Llkker," "One Way
to Stop a Panic," "Murder Day by Day." Wrote "New
York Through Funny Glasses" series, "Making Peace at
Portsmouth," "The Hotel Clerk series," among other
writings. Winner of O. Henry Award for best short
story published in 1922. Filled radio engagements. In
1933: collaborated on story "The Woman Accused." Para-
mount. In 1934 appeared in series of short comedies fur
MGM. "Judge Priest" stories were basis of Will Rogers
Feature. "Judge Priest." Fox. In 1935: appeared in
"Steamboat Round the Bend," Pox. In 1936: "Every-
body's Old Man." "Pepper," 20th Cent. -Fox. Clubs
include the Lambs. Players, Coffee House, and others.
Home: 830 Park Ave., New York City.
COBB. JOE: Actor, r. n. Joe Frank Cobb; b. Shaw-
nee, Okla., Nov. 7, 1916; h. 4 feet 10 inches: liglit
brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 140 pounds: p. Flossie
Jewel and James Hardin Cobb, non-professionals; e. high
school. Dallas. Texas, and four months. Southern Metho-
dist University. Dallas; hy. baseball and football. Ap-
peared as a child in Our Gang comedies, Hal Roach-
MGM. Also appeared with Stan Laurel and Oliver
Hardy, Charley Chase and Harold Lloyd.
COBURN, GUY R.: Associate David H. Thompson
Agency, 1626 Vine Street, Hollywood. Cal. b. Y'nrk, Eng-
land, April 13, 1884 ; e. public schools in North of
England; married. With British Army during Boer War,
1899-1902. Ranched on Canadian prairie. Manitoba. Sur-
veyed through Peace River Country. Northern Alberta,
Canada. With D. W. Griffith, 1914-1916. With Famous
Players -Lasky, 1917-1918. Joined Goldwyn Pictures,
1918-1919. then with Jesse Hampton Productions, 1919.
In agency business since that time.
COCHRAN. ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Moscow
Nights," Denham-TTA; "Scrooge." Paramount-Julius
Hagen. In 1936: "The Man Who Could Work Miracles,"
United Artists; "Sanders of the River," United Artists;
'Limping Man," "No Escape," Pathe; "Troopship." Pen-
dennis. In 1937: "With the Hoe." Fox.
COCHRANE, FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "McGlusky
the Sea Rover," BIP. In 1936: "The Tenth Man," ABP.
In 1937; "Bulldog Drummond at Bay," ABP.
COCHRANE. GEORGE: Eastern Production Director.
Universal. b. St. Clairesville. Ohio. e. Lindsay Insti-
tute, W. Va.. University of Minnesota. Universal director
from 1913 to 1918 and since 1920.
COCHRANE. PEGGY: Actress. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935." BIP.
COCHRANE. PHILIP D.: Universal Pictures, supervisor
of all its advertising, publicity and exploitation, b. Wheel-
ing, W. Va.. Dec. 23, 1876; married and lives in New
Rochelle. N. Y. Was a reporter on the Toledo (Ohio!
Bee. and then went into the advertising business with his
brothers, B. H. Cochrane and Witt K. Cochrane, in
Chicago, in 1904. Has been with Universal since 1914
COCHRANE, ROBERT H.: President, Universal Pic-
tures Corporation, b. Wheeling, W. Va., Dee. 27, 1879;
p. Judge Robert Henry Cochrane and Martha Dakin
Cochrane; e. Toledo High School, Toledo, Ohio; m. Julia
Fallis, 1902; has daughter, Betty Cochrane Laerl, and
son, Robert H. Cochrane, Jr. After high school gradua-
tion, became reporter on Toledo Bee; advanced to city
editor. In 1904 joined brothers, Witt K. and P. D.
Cochrane, in Cochrane Advertising Agency, Chicago.
Through agency met Carl Laemmle. then of Continental
Clothing Company of Oshkosh, Wise. Joined Laemmle
when latter went to Chicago to establish motion picture
enterprise. On Oct. 1, 1906, joined Laemmle Film Ser-
vice as advertising man. On May 1, 1909, became vice-
president of Yankee Film Company, first production or-
ganization founded by Carl Laemmle, releasing under name
of IMP, Independent Motion Pictures. On June 10.
1912, became vice-president of Universal Film Manufac-
turing Company, later Universal Pictures Corporation,
position held until 1936. On June 5, 1922. elected a
director of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
America, representing Universal. Major in Signal Corps
Reserve. U. S. Army, Nov. 9, 1925. Member of the
Code Authority of the Motion Picture Industry, repre-
senting Universal, during NRA. On April 3, 1936.
elected president of Universal Pictures Corporation. Re-
elected March 26. 1937.
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.,.^?9-"?*'^^' *'TT K.: Head of the advertising agency,
Witt K. Cochrane of Chicago, 111. Handled Carl Laemmle's
advertising campaign which ran in the Saturday Evening
Post as '-Watch This Column."
,, PP'J,'*, GERALD, M.V.O.: Director of Television,
untish Broadcasting Corporation; b. Betchworth, Surrey.
i.ngland; p. Alfred Cock. Q. C, deceased. In Western
United States, 1909 to 1915. Owned ranch in Hollywood
in 1910. Saw many early Chaplin and other classics
°^;"e made. Commissioned in Royal Engineers; in France
i d"/^ After short period as film executive, joined
B.B.C. as Director of Outside Broadcasts. Appointed first
Director of Television. 1935.
COCKRELL, FRANCIS M.: Writer. In 1936: story
Walking on Air," KKO-Radio.
CODEE, ANN. Actress. In 1935: "Under the Pampas
Moon." Fox.
CODEE &, ORTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
i„*^9£.'"'^'^'''°''' *'"^= Actress, b. Kasuli. India. Sept.
10. 1895; h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. 112 pounds; grey hair and
brown eyes; m. ; hy. breeding Siamese cats; f. Col. H. de
B. Codrington; e. conven'. in India and English schools.
Stage career in drama and Cochran revues. Films. 1934,
"Mr. What's His Name" (Warner-British). "The Price of
Wisdom" (Paramount-British); 1935. "The Silent Pas-
senger" (Phoenix), "Lincky Days" (Paramount-British).
CODY, BILL: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in "Slim Fin-
gers, "Eyes of the Underworld." and "The Tip Off,"
Universal; (1931-32). "Ghost City." "Land of Wanted
Men." "Oklahoma Jim." (1932) "Texas Pioneers."
"Ghost City." "Law of the North." "Mason of the
Mounted." all Monogram. In 1935: "The Cyclone Ranger."
"The Texas Rambler." "The Vanishing Riders." Spectrum
Pictures.
CODY, BILL, JR.: Actor. 10 year old; p. Bill Cody.
Sr.. professional. In 1935: "The Vanishing Riders,"
Spectrum.
CODY, JERRY: Writei. b. Chicago, Nov. 20, 1904;
h. 6 ft.; w. 150 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes; mar-
ried; hy. fishing. Collaborated on screen play "Great
Hospital Mystery."
COE, CHARLES FRANCIS: Author, b. Buffalo, New
York. Nov. 25. 1890; p. Francis Ulysses and Anna Ger-
trude Coe; e. public schools and private tutors. Writer
of special articles on crime. Wrote "Me-Gangster," "The
River Pirate." "Swag," "Hooch." "Triumph," "Votes, "
"About 2 A. M.," "In This Corner," with Jack Dempsey ;
"Pay Off," "The Other Half," "Show Down." "Repeal."
"Ransom." Contributor to Saturday Evening Post. Novel
"Repeal" screened in 1934 as "The Gay Bride." by
MGM. In 1937: story "Nancy Steele is Missing," 20th
Cent.-Pox.
COE, ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
COEN, FRANKLIN: Writer, b. New York City. April
25, 1912; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 140 lbs.; brown hair, brown
eyes: P. Aaron and Frieda Coen; e. De Witt Clinton high
school, Kelvin school. New York University and University
of Virginia. Was story edit(-r, Reliance-United Artists,
1934-36; writer. Paramount 1936; writer. RKO-RaAo,
1936-37. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Till
We Meet Again," Paramount. In 1937: screen play
"We're on the Jury," RKO-Radio.
^S^^.^^' LENORE J.: Writer, b. San Francisco. Cal. ;
e. Dominican College, San Rafael. Cal. Original stories,
scenarist with Metro: wrote scenarios for "Chicago"
"The Angel of Broadway," Pathe: "The Night of Love."
United Artists: "for Alimony Only," "The Volga Boat-
man." "Hell's Highroad." Pro-Dis-Co. ; "Thirst." MGM:
adantation and dialogue on "The Bishop Murder Case "
MGM, and "Mother's Cry," FN. In 1932: "Night Court."
"Downstairs," "Arsene Lupin." MGM. In 1933: co-
author of the screen play. "Torch Singer," Paramount.
In 1934. collaborated on screen play of "Four Frightened
People," "Ready for Love," Paramount; collaborated on
screen play of "All Men are Enemies," wrote additional
dialogue for "Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox; screen
play "Evelyn Prentice." MGM. In 1935., wrote adapta-
tion and was co-author of screen play of "Vanessa — Her
Love Story," MGM; original story, "Age of Indiscretion,"
MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Susy,"
MGM.
COFFIN, RAY. Publicity; b. Rolfe, Iowa. Freelance
writer of publicity in Hollywood.
COFFMAN, JOE W.: Executive; b. Clarksville, Ark.,
1895. First Lieutenant. A. E. F. Air Service, 1917-19;
supervisor, visual instruction, Birmingham, Ala. and
Atlanta, Ga., public schools, 1920-23; vice-president and
production manager. Graphic Films Corp., Atlanta. 1923-
25; production manager, Carpenter-Goldman Labs., 1925-29,
consulting engineer. Bell Telephone Labs., Eastman
Kodak Co., Consolidated Film Industries. 1927; presi-
dent. Audio Cinema, Inc., Western Electric licensee,
19:;'.l: Directed "Pagliacci," 1930; consulting engineer to
Soyuzkino, (Russian M. P. Industry). 1930-31.
COGHL.\N, JUNIOR: Actor, r. n. Frank Coghlan, Jr.
b. New Haven, Conn., March 16, 1917; h. 4 feet' 2 inches;
brown hair and eyes; w. 113 pounds; p. Mrs. Coyle and
Dr. Frank Coghlan, non-professionals; hy. collecting
stamps. When but a baby he played atmosphere parts,
finally being assigned a bit in Goldwyn's picture, "Poverty
of Riches," as son of Leatrice Joy. He played in "Mike"
and "Skyrocket" both Marshall Neilan productions; "Cause
for Divorce," "Bobbed Hair," "Garrison's Finish," "The
Fourth Musketeer," and "The Road to Yesterday," a
DeMille production, after which DeMille signed him.
Then played in "Her Man O'War," "The Yankee Clipper,"
"The Last Frontier," "Slide, Kelly, Slide," and "The
Country Doctor." During 1927-28 Junior made "Gal-
lagher" and "Marked Money" for Pathe; "Square Shoul-
ders" (1929), Pathe; "River's End" (1930), Warner. In
1933: "In the Money," Chesterfield. In 1935: Educational
short product. In 1936: "Charlie Chan at the Race
Track," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Make Way for a Lady," RKO-
Radio.
COGHLAN, PHYLLIS: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"Riptide." MGM. In 1935: "The Right to Live,"
Warner.
COGHLAN, ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COHAN, GEORGE M.: Actor, Writer. Producer, b.
Providence, R. 1., July 4, 1878; p. Jeremiah Cohan and
Helen Costigan, professionals. Travelled with his father
and mother and trio was billed as "The Cohan Mirth-
makers." hy. Baseball. Stage experience: "The Tavern,"
"The Merry Malones," "Whispering Friends." "The
Song and Dance Man," "Billie." "Confidential Service,"
and others. Has written and rewritten more than 85
plays and musical comedies. On screen appeared in
"The Phantom President" for Paramount. In 1932: col-
laborated on story "The Miracle Man," Paramount. In
1933: Wrote screen play. "Elmer, the Great," First Na-
tional. In 1934 wrote stage play and appeared in
"Gambling." Fox. In 1935: story "Seven Keys to Bald-
pate," RKO-Radio. In 1936: play, "Song and Dance
Man," screened by 20th Century-Fox; play "Home Town-
ers" screened by Warner-First National.
COHAN, HELEN E.: Actress, b. New York City; e.
Mary Mount Convent in Tarrytown, N. Y.. and studied
for one year in Paris; studied singing, dancing and dra-
matics in New York; h. 5 feet 4% inches; w. 103 pounds;
light brown hair, gray eyes; p. George M. Cohan and
Agnes Nolan. Stage experience In "June Moon." Took
screen and voice test at Fox and was signed by Winfield
Sheehan to play role of Will Rogers' daughter in "Llght-
nin." Fox; (1932) "The Penal Code," Freuler. In 1934
:liosen Wampas Baby star; "Kiss and Make Up," Para-
mount.
COHAN, PHILIP: Supervisor of Music, b. Meriden,
Conn., April 17, 1905; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown eyes
and black hair; w. 150 pounds; e. Meriden high school.
University of Pennsylvania; hy. golf, swimming. Has
lived in Meriden. Philadelphia. New York. Started with
Paramount upon completion of college course In 1928,
Paramount selecting men from several Eastern colleges for
training, placing them in the musical department at the
advent of sound pictures due to experience in college
orchestras. Was supervisor of music at the Paramount
New York studio.
COHEN, ALBERT J.: Writer. b. Baltimore, Md.,
June 30, 1903; p. Harry and Elizabeth Cohen, married.
Owned and operated literary agency in HolIy\vood until
1932, then became story editor. Universal. Later scenario
editor. Left Universal in 1934, and formed writing part-
nership with Robert T. Shannon. Wrote "I Sell Any-
thing," Warner. In 1935: collaborated on original,
"Times Square Lady," MGM; collaborated on story and
screenplay, "A Night at the Ritz," Warner; collaborated
on original story and screen play, "King Solomon of
Broadway," Universal. In 1936: "Moonlight Murder,"
JIGM, and others.
COHEN. BEN: Writer, b. Philadelphia, Pa., March 19.
1885; e. Philadelphia schools. University of Denver, LLB.
Practiced law for five years, 1915 manager. New York Ex-
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change World Film Corp., later eastern division manager.
World Film Corp. In 1916 with Lewis J. Selznick in
Clara Kimball Young Film Corp. Had own exchange in
Denver. Produced with Nat Spitzer. Was president. Gen-
eral Appliance Corp. In 11130: collaborated on "Song
of the Caballero," "Sons of the Saddle." "Mountain
.lustice," "Fighting Legion," "Parade of the West,"
Universal; "Under Montana Skies," Tiffany; "Bar L
Ranch," Big Four. In 1931: "Law of the Rio Grande,"
"West of Cheyenne," Syndicate Exchange; "Air Police,"
"In Old Cheyenne," World Wide. In 1932: collaborated
on "Beyond the Rockies," RKO-Pathe; "Lone Trail."
Syndicate Blxchange. In 1933: "Come On Danger," RKO-
Radlo. In 1934: "Rawhide Mail," Marcy. In 1935:
collaborated on story adaptation, "Wilderness Mail," Am-
bassador: "Skull and Crown." Reliable.
COHEN, EDWARD: Cameraman. In 1936: photo-
graphed special effects, "Things to Come," "The Man
Who Could Work Miracles." UA.
COHEN, EMANUEL: Producer, b. Hartford. Conn.;
Aug. 5. 1892; e. graduate of Townsend Harris high school
and In 1912 from College of the City of New York; 1912-
14 a writer on politics and economics; 1914-1915 associate
editor of Pathe News; 1915-1926 editor, Pathe News;
.1922-1926 editor, Pathe Review; also director of short fea-
ture production for Pathe; in 1926, editor. Paramount
News, and director of short feature productions for Para-
mount. In 1932 became vice-president in charge of all
productions for Paramount and member of board of Para-
mount Publix. Resigned in 1935. Independent producer.
Also major, U. S. Army Reserves. Decorated Commendatore
deir Ordine della Corona d'ltalia ; Colonel In Kentucky
National Guard; Member of Explorers club. National Press
club, the .Tudean Society, and Academy of Motion Picture
Art.s and Sciences. In 1936: Independent Producer, Para.
"Go West. Young Man." "Mind Your Own Business."
Paramount; "Pennies from Heaven," Col. In 1937: "Out-
cast," Paramount.
COHEN. HAROLD D.: Exhibitor. Embassy Theatre
Lewistown. Pa.; b. Harr;sl)Hrg. Pa., May 1, 1902; p.
H. .1. and Lena Cohen; e. Lewistown High School. Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. Was in real estate, airport de-
velopment, coal, flour and feed business, eoal minlns.
Manager of National Theatre. Lewistown, Pa., while
freshman at college. Owned and operated Majestic Theatre.
.Jamestown. N. Y.. In addition to National. Demolished
National Theatre in 1927 and built Embassy Theatre.
COHEN. HAROLD W.: Motion picture and drama «dlt«r
and critic. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; b. Pittsburgh. Pa..
October 23. 1906; p. Lena and Barney Cohen; e. Penn
State College (A. B. 1926) ; m. Stephanie Diamond, radio
actress. In newspaper work since finishing college —
reporter, copy-reader, feature writer and finally the motion
picture desk; also has had some motion picture trade
paper experience and has written a few articles for maga-
zines.
COHEN. HARRY J.: Sales Executive. b. Chicago.
111., July 18, 1876. Has been in theatrical and nic-
ture business all his life. Started with Harry Davis of
Pittsburgh, pioneer five cent theatre owner. After several
years as an exhibitor went to General Film Company as
general manager of the picture department. With L. Law-
rence Weber. Bobby North and the late Aaron Hoflfman
organized Popular Plays and Players, the origin of Metro.
Went to Metro as general sales manager. Later was
placed in charge of the foreign department. Formed play
bureau and later sold it to Warner Bros. Went to
Warner-First National as assistant general European man-
ager until 1930. Thence to B.LP. as American represen-
tative and general tales manager of Powers Pictures.
COHEN. HERBERT S.: Production executive, b Los
Angeles. Cal. ; e. Los Angeles high school and U.C L A ;
in 1932 joined Invincible Pictures. In 1934 was made
executive assistant to his father. Maurv M. Cohen pro-
ducer of Invincible Pictures. In 1935-36 co-supervised a
series of six feature pictures for Invincible. In 1936 was
made supervisor of a series of nine pictures, for the 1936-37
schedule.
^.P^ij^"' JOSEPH: Manager. Hollywood Pictures Ccrn.
510 Film Exchange Bldg., Detroit. Mich.; b. Toronto
Ont., Can., June 21, 1892; e. Harbord High School To-
i-onto. Owned three Toronto theatres. Owned Ambassa-
dor Theatre, Detroit. Mich. Opened Hollywood Pictures
Corp., In August. 1931.
COHEN, JULIUS: Motion picture critic. The Journal
?Lo """®'''^®' ^^^^ York; b. London. England. September.
1898; p. Barnett and Ethel Cohen; e. "limited to American
schools and the Saturday Evening Post"; m. Ethel Dallon
muslc_al comedy actress. To be a dramatic editor is and
was his only ambition. He also Is now dramatic critic
and editor of this newspaper.
COHEN, LESTER: Writer. b. Chicago, August 17.
1901; h. 6 feet, 2 inches; brown eyes, brown hair. In
1933 collaborated on "One Man's Journey," story and
screen play "Sweepings," RKO-Radio; story "Nagana,"
Universal. In 1934: wrote screen play of "Of Human
Bondage," RKO. In 1935: story, "Break of Hearts,"
RKO.
COHEN, MAURY IH.: Producer RKO-Radio. President
of Invincible, b. Chicago. 111. In 1934 "Fifteen Wives."
Invincible Pictures. In 1935: "Symphony of Living,"
"Public Opinion," Invincible; "Death from a Distance,"
Chesterfield. In 1936: "The Criminal Within," Chester-
field; "Easy Money." "It Couldn't Have Happened,"
Invincible.
COHEN, MAX: Sales Manager, Universal Pictures, New
York; b. New York City, June 6, 1896; married; p. Morris
and Ida Cohen; e. grammar and high school. Started with
Warner Features as booker, 1911; after five years ac-
cepted position as assistant manager for Unicorn Pictures
in Pittsburgh: later returned to New York to join Bluebird
Pictures, a Universal subsidiary. Served in Marine Corps.,
Paris Island, during war. Then salesman with Fox; em-
ployed by Warners; then returned to Universal. Made sales
manager of New York branch In 1926. Appointed Pitts-
burgh manager 1931-33. Then to New York. Universal.
COHEN, MAX: Director and Process Technician. Uni-
versal Pictures Corporation, Universal City, Cal. ; b. Pitts-
burgh, Pa., November 20, 1889; p. Joseph and Bachael
Cohen; e. public school and Carnegie Tech art schools;
m. Selma Hoffman of Cincinnati, Ohio; has son and
daughter. Lester, 19, and Harriet. 21. Has been In vau-
deville and motion pictures as actor, artist and techni-
cian; was with the Kalem and Lubin companies; has been
with U 16 years as manager of the art title department,
trick photography, special effects, prologues, openings.
COHEN, M0RR1E: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COHEN. OCTAVUS ROY: Author. In 1931: "Big
Gamble." RKO-Pathe. In 1934: "Curtain At Eight."
Majestic. Wrote story, "Transient Lady," filmed in 1935,
Universal; collaborated on original story, "The Virginia
Judge," Paramount. In 1936: wrote story which was
the basis of "They Met In a Taxi." Columbia.
COHEN, SAMMY: Actor, b. Minneapolis, Minn., De-
cember 8. 1902; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; brown eyes; w. 145
pounds; e. Los Angeles, Cal., high school; hy. all athletics.
Entered pictures In 1925. Pictures Include: "Sky Rocket,"
"What Price Glory," "Plastered In Paris." "Why Sailors
Go Wrong." "Homesick," In 1929 "What Price Bur-
lesque." Vltaphone. In 1933: "Arizona to Broadway."
Fox; "Too Much Harmony." Paramount. In 1936: "Here
Comes Trouble." 20th Century-Fox.
COHEN. SAMUEL: Foreign publicity manager.
United Artists, b. New York City. July 5. 1900; p.
Morris and Ida Cohen; e. Townsend Harris High School,
two years C. C. N. Y., two years New York University;
married. .Tolned Paramount March 13. 1919. shipping
clerk in export department. Member of Paramount sales
school; accessories manager in Indianapolis. Cincinnati.
New Jersey exchanges. Member of Home Office adver-
tising department in charge of pressbooks. Transferred
to foreign department, and 1% years in Berlin. Mem-
ber of home office foreign publicity department and editor
of foreign house organ. After 13 years left Paramount
to join United Artists, Aug. 3, 1932, as foreign pub-
licity manager.
COHEN, WOLFE: Manager, Winnipeg and Calgary of-
fices of Vitagraph, Ltd.; b. Belfast. Ireland. June 12. 1900;
married; p. Mrs. J. M. Cohen; e. Humberside College.
Toronto, Ont. With Canadian Red Cross Society.
Toronto, Ont., through later war years. Joined Famous
Players Film Service Ltd. (old Allen Co.). Toronto,
August. 1918, as poster clerk, then assistant booker, assis-
tant cashier, cashier. Transferred to St. John, N. B., branch
as booker In September, 1919; to Montreal, Quebec, branch
as office manager In October. 1920. Left October, 1922.
to join Regal Films. Ltd.. at St. John, N. B. as sales-
man, covering New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward
Island and Newfoundland. Handling Metro-Goldwyn, Hod-
kinson, Pathe, Warner and independent producers. On
opening of Warner offices nationally, took charge of St.
•Tohn branch In August. 1925. Transferred to Winnipeg.
Man., In July, 1926 as branch manager with super-
vision over Calgary. Alta.. branch.
COHN, ALFRED A..- Writer b. Freeport. III., h. 5
feet 7 Inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 162 pounds; p.
Aloyslus Cohn, non-professional; e. Freeport; m. Hazel
Leht. Three children. Writing career started as a Chicago
newspaperman at 15. Screen and m.Tcazlne writer from
1918 to the present. Wrote ".Tazz Singer" for Warner
Bros., "Cohens and Kellys." "Cohens and Kellys in Paris."
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"His People." "We Americans," "The Cat and Canary"
for Universal, "Abie's Irish Rose" for Paramount, "Jail
Break" for First National. "Carnation Kid" for Christie
and Christie Talking Comedies. Co-author on "Feet
First," "Sweethearts on Parade." Scenario on "Num-
bered Men," First National; "Sweethearts on Parade,"
t'olumbia; "The Holy Terror," "The Cisro Kid," "Myster.v
Ranch." In 1933 co-author, screen play, "Son of a
Sailor," First National. Collector of tlie Port of Los
Angeles. In 19.'i4 collaborated on screen iilay of "Harold
Teen." Warner; "I Sell Anything," First National. In
1935: "Kins of the Ritz." Warner.
COHN, ARMAND S.: General Manager, All Star Fea-
tures Distributors, San Francisco. Cal. ; b. San Francisco,
Sept. 12, 1890; p. Armand S. Cohn, Jr.; e. Mt. Tamal-
pais Military Academy; married. Executive secretary and
general manager Wholesalers Board of Trade of Cali-
fornia. Connected with Industry since 1920. With in-
dependent exchange five years, and in 1925 joined All
Star, specializing In the distribution of independent pro-
ductions in California. Arizona. Nevada and Hawaiian
Islands.
COHN, BEN: Actor. Wrote story. "Sunset Trail."
"Texas Gun Fighter." Tiffany, 1932. In 1936; collaborated
on story and screen play "The Border Patrolman," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
COHN, HARRY: President and in charge of production,
Columbia Pictures Corporation; b. New York City, Julj
23, 1891; h. 5 feet 10 inches; dark brown hair and eyes;
w. 155 pounds; e. New York City public schools.
COHN, IRA H.: Branch Manager, Pox, Pittsburgh, Pa.;
b. Chicago, 111., March 29, 1894; married; p. Israel and
Sarah, father dec. ; e. Sach's Collegiate Institute, New
York. Jewelry business in N. Y. and traveled through-
out the west. Entered motion picture business 23 years
ago, associating with Walter E. Green's Feature Photo-
plays, 110 W. 40th Street, N. Y. ; 1 year. Sawyer Feature
Photoplays. Five years with Universal, divided as fol-
lows: with Bluebird division, Detroit; manager, Toledo
exchange, assistant manager, Cincinnati ofBre. Two year"
Paihe home office representative. With Fox for past 15
years, joining organization as home office representative,
later Canadian district manager, then supervised Cin-
cinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines
exchanges; managed Cincinnati office for three years. Pitts-
burgh Fox manager for past eight years.
COHN, JACK: Vice President and Chairman of Board
of Directors, Columbia Pictures Corporation; b. New
York, N. Y., October 27, 1889; p. Bella and Joseph; e.
Public Schools; m. Jeanette Lesser; has three children,
Ralph, Joseph and Robert. 1902 entered Hampton advertis-
ing agency and met Joe Brandt as co-worker; 1908 left
Hampton agency to join Carl Laemmle's old Imp Com-
pany in laboratory; 1911 brought .Toe Brandt over to
Universal; editor and producer of Universal Weekly, the
first independent news reel, conceived the idea of having
staff photographers located in key cities, ready at a
moment's notice to photograph news events; his ideas and
innovations still the standard of newsreel practice today;
was primarily responsible for some of Unlversal's most
noted early box-ofBce successes such as "Trafllc in Souls,"
and "Crashing Through to Berlin"; for six years had
charge of all the pictures made at the Imp studio; 1919
conceived the Idea of producing fan magazine on the
screen ; Interested Harry Cohn and Joe Krandt in the
idea and Induced them to leave Universal to form
C. P. C.
COHN, MARTIN G.: Production supervisor. Conn
Studios, b. New York City, May 5, 1895; e. City College
of New York. In 1911 joined Great Northern Film Co.
In 1919 to Famous Players-Lasky. In 1921 became free
lance editor. Was on advisory board for FBO pictures;
re-edited Sessue Hayakawa pictures, such as the "Swamp"
and "Vermilion Pencil." Edited pictures for G. P.
Samuelson Co. and Stoll Co. of En.?Iand. including first
Pola Negri picture. In 1925 joined editing department of
Universal as assistant supervising editor. Early pictures
include "The Cat and the Canary" and "Midnight Sun."
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In 1927 joined Tiffany as supervising editor; pictures,
"Journey's End," and "The Last Mile." With Tiffany's
afflliatlon with KBS in 1933, became production supervisor,
directed "The Third Alarm," "Scarlet Ring." In 1935
with MGM as unit supervisor and spent five months In
the South Seas producing "The Last of the Pagans."
.loined Conn as supervisor of production.
COHN, RALPH: Associate producer, b. New York City:
c. George Washington high school. New York City, Los
Angeles high school and Cornell University. With Columbia
Studios as assistant cutter and assistant director during
summer vacations. Stage manager of several New York
stage shows. Assistant to Irving Briskin, Columbia. With
Columbia as associate prcM.lueer.
COHN, SAM W. B.: Director of Advertising and Pub-
licity, Hal Roach studios; b. Portland, Oregon; e. public
and private schools In Portland; married. Edited, Nome
Dally Nugget, Nome, Alaska; later worked on various
coast newspapers. Manager of theatres in Portland, Seattle
and Spokane. Director of Exploitation, Realart Pictures;
director, advertising and publicity. Associated Producers,
Inc. of New York; director of advertising and publicity.
Allen Theatres, Ltd., Toronto, Can. Established own
publicity bureau in Los Angeles in 1921, for about eight
years. Conducted many local and national advertising
campaigns within motion picture industry including Mmry
Pickford, Universal, United Artists and others. Joined
Paramount studio publicity department in 1932. Joined
Hal Roach studios.
COKELL, WALTER B.: Treasurer Paramount Pictures,
Inc.; b. Denver; p. Richard W. and Lida F. Cokeli; e.
Bach, commercial science; Denver University, Master com-
mercial science. New York University; m. Virginia Henson.
Railroad accounting in Denver, statistical and auditing
for American Telephone and Telegraph Company; ordinance
department, U. S. Army, first lieutenant; started with
Paramount in May, 1920.
COLBERT, CLAUDETTE: Actress: r. n. Claudette Chau
chion. b. Paris, Sept. 13, 1905; h. 5 feet 5; brown hair,
brown eyes; w. 103; e. public schools of Paris, France,
Washington Irving high school, N. T. City. Art Students
League; c'iv. Norman Foster; m. Dr. .loel Pressman. Was
in "The Wild Westcotts," her first appearance on the
stage; leading lady in Brock Pemberton's "The Marionette
Man." Thereafter, with the exception of the time she
appeared in the all-star revival of "Leah Kleshna."
she was always assigned to leading roles, having ap-
peared in "We've Got to Have Money," "The Cat Came
Back" (an Avery Hopwood play), then with Lowell Sher-
man in "High Stakes." In all of these plays, she was
under the management of A. H. Woods, and for him
she also appeared in "A Kiss In a Taxi," "The Ghost
Train" and "The Pearl of Great Price," (in associa-
tion with the Shuberts). Then, under the management
of Charles L. Wagner, in her greatest hit, "The Barker,"
In Theatre Guild's production of Eugene ONeill's
"Dynamo." Her first screen appearance was in the
silent film, "Love o'Mike" ; then in Paramount's "The
Hole in the Wall," an all-talking film, followed with
"The Lady Lies" for the same company; in 1930 was
In "The Big Pond," "Young Man of Manhattan," "Man-
slaughter." Then in "Secrets of a Secretary," "Honor
Among Lovers," "The Smiling Lieutenant," "His Wo-
man," "The Wiser Sex." "Misleading Lady," "The
Man From Yesterday," (1932) "The Sign of the Cross,"
"The Phantom President," for Paramount; (1933) "To
night Is Ours." Paramount, "I Cover the Waterfront,"
for United Artists. "Torch Singer," "Three Cornered
Moon." Paramount. 1934: "It Happened One Night."
Columbia; "Four Frightened People." "Cleopatra."
Paramount: "Imitation of Life." Universal. In 1935:
"The Gilded Lily," "Private Worlds," "The Bride Comes
Home," Paramount. Won Academy award as best actress
of 1934 for performance in "It Happened One Night." In
1936: "Under Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Maid of Salem." Paramount.
COLBY, ANITA: Actress. r. n. Anita Counihan ; b.
Washington. D. C. ; h. 5 ft. 7 In.; w. 130 pounds;
brown hair and hazel eyes; e. Pratt Institute. Was
professional model. In 1936: "Mary of Scotland," "The
Bride Walks Out," "Walking on Air," RKO-Badio.
ARCHIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
COLBY,
Almanac.)
COLCORO, MABEL: Actress, b. San Francisco. Cal.;
h. 5 feet, 7 inches; grey hair and blue eyes; w. 150
pounds; e. high school and Radcliffe College; hobbies in-
clude painting and clay modeling. On stage 30 years. Made
Paramount pictures in the East, including "The Royal
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Family" and Warner Bros, pictures at Brooklyn studios.
Appeared in "Little Women," RKO; "Sadie McKee,"
"David Copperfield," "Vanessa," "Reckless." MGM. In
1936: "The Law In Her Hands," WB; "Three Married
Men," Paramount.
COLDEWAY, ANTHONY: Writer, b. Louisville, Ky.,
I8S7; h. 6 feet; gray hair and eyes; w. 150 pounds; p.
Mary Weller and William G. Coldeway; e. Kenyon Mili-
tary Academy and Kenyon college; m. non-professional.
Eighteen years' screen experience as a writer. Became
editor at Warner Bros. Studio. Pictures, adaptation and
continuities include "Noah's Ark," "Glorious Betsy" and
"Women They Talk About," (1929) "Greyhound Limited"
and "Frozen River." In 1933: "The Mvsterious Klder,"
Paramount. In 1934:, collaborated on story, continuity
and dialogue of "Twin Husbands," "Cross Streets," Ches-
terfield. In 1935: story and screen play, "In Spite of
Danger," "Men of the Night," Columbia. In 1936:
wrote screen play and story "Draegerman Courage," WB.
In 1937: original and screen play "White Bondage," WB.
COLE, HARRY A.: Exhibitor. Texas Federated The-
atres, 312 H S. Harwood St., Dallas, Texas; b. Brook-
lyn. N. Y., March 6, 1882; e. high school and one year
Georgia Tech. Fire insurance inspector, real estate in-
surance business in Dallas. Army in 1917 to 1919.
Has been a motion picture exhibitor ever since and a
leader of Allied State Association of Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors and Allied of Texas.
COLE, LESTER: Writer. b. New York City, June
19, 1904. In 1930: wrote "Love Technique." In 1932;
"The Honorable Johnsons"; collaborated on "If I Had
a Million," Paramount. In 1933; screen play "Walls of
Gold," collaborated on "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case."
Fox. In 1934: screen play "Sleepers East." collaborated
on screen play "Wild Gold." Fox. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play "Under Pressure." Fox; screen play "Too
Tough to Kill," Col.; "Hitch Hike Lady," Rep. In
1937: screen play "Return of Cappy Ricks." "Beware
of Ladies," collaborated on screen play "Follow Your
Heart," "The President's Mystery," Republic; screen
play, "The Cop," Universal.
COLE. SIDNEY: Film editor, b. London. England. 1908;
married; e. Westminster City School and London Univer-
sity (B. SO. Started at Stoll Studios 1930; then B, I.
P., A. T. P., G. P. O. Film Unit, Rock Studios, Stafford
Productions, etc. First worked in script and production
departments; subsequently editing. Member, General Coun-
cil Association of Cine-Technicians.
COLEMAN, BRUCE "CHUBBY": Actor, b. Cutler,
Cal., Nov. 11, 1910; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; dark gray
eyes and dark brown hair; w. 300 pounds; e. Fresno
State College, Fresno, Cal. Specialized in foreign lan-
guages, dramatics; hy. swimming, golf, tennis and yacht-
ing. Has lived in Fresno, Oakland, Hollywood, San
Diego, Cal. Entered pictures tn 1927. Pictures include:
"College Widow," "Floating College, '" "Tide of Em-
pire," featured in three "Fat Men Comedies." also in
"Object. Alimony," "The Cheer Leader," "Collegiate,"
"Confessions of a Co-Ed," "In Gay Madrid," "Soldiers'
Plaything."
COLEMAN. BRYAN: Actor, r.n. same. b. London.
England. Jan. 29, 1911; h. 6 feet! w. 147 pounds; blond
hair, blue eyes; p. late Lt. Col. and M. Coleman: e.
Health Mount, Hampstead and Westminster School. Stage
before screen. Films, "Conquest of the Air" (1935). Lon-
don Films; "Broken Blossoms" (1935). Twickenham. In
1936: "Mill on the Floss," Sound City.
COLEMAN, CHARLES: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Diplomaniacs." RKO; "Midnight Club." Paramount;
"Gallant Lady/' United Artists-20th Century. In 1934;
"Born to Be Bad." United Artists-20th Century : "The
Merry Frinks," Warner. In 1935: "Becky Sharp." BKO-
Pioneer; "The Goose and the Gander," Warner; "His
Family Tree," RKO. In 1936: "Colleen." Warner; "Her
Master's Voice," Paramount; "Don't Get Personal," Uni-
versal; "Everybody's Old Man." "The Poor Little Rich
Girl." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Mummy's Boys." "Walking on
Air." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Love Is News," 20th
Century-Fox.
COLEMAN, CHARLES C: Assistant director. In 1933:
"Circus Queen Murder," "The Cocktail Hour." "Un-
known Valley." "Above the Clouds," Columbia. In
1934: "It Happened One Night." "The Best Man Wins."
"Broadway Bill." "Before Midnight," "The Hell Cat."
"Justice of the Range." "Men of the Night." "Twentieth
Century," "Voice in the Night." Columbia. In 1935:
"Lady of Secrets." "One Way Ticket," "Feather in
Her Hat." "The Black Room Mystery," "Let's Live
Tonight." "Party Wire," "I'll Love You Always."
Columbia. In 1936: "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town." directed
"Legion of Terror." "Code of the Range." Columbia.
COLEMAN, CLAUDIA: Actress, entertainer, b. Atlanta.
Ga. Did monologues in vaudeville. Appeared in Vita-
phone No, 2244. In 1933: "I Cover the Waterfront."
United Artists; "Warrior's Husband," Fox; "Son of the
Border," Radio. In "Frisco Jenny." "Let's Live To-
night," Columbia, and others. In 1935: "Frisco Kid,"
Warner. In 1936; "King of Burlesque," "Little Miss
Nobody." "The Country Beyond," "Under Your Spell,"
20th Century-Fox; "Navy Born," Republic.
COLEMAN, DON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
COLEMAN, EMIL: Dancer. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
COLEMAN. EUNICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COLEMAN, GEORGIA: Champion Swimmer and Diver.
In 1935; "Collegiate," Paramount.
COLEMAN. MAJEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
COLEMAN, RUTH: Actress. b. New York City; e.
convent, private scliopj ; h. 5 ft. 2% in.; w. 104 pounds;
auburn hair and blue eyes. Won beauty contest and
modeled. In 1937: "The Crime Nobody Saw," "A
Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
COLERIDGE. ETHEL: .\ctress. In 1937: "Scotland
Yard Commands," GN.
COLETTE: Actress. In 1936: "Le Bonheur," Franco
American.
COLFORD, MABEL: Actress. In 1936; "The Great
OMalley." WB.
COLLEGIATE FOUR, THE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. )
COLLENETTE. BEATRICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
COLIN, JEAN: Actress, b. Brighton. England; h. 5 feet
4 inches; w. 112 pounds; blond hair, grey-green eyes; hob-
bies incude riding, swimming. Musical comedy and revue
betore films, which include "The Hate Ship." "Compro-
mising Daphne." "Lord Babs." and "Charing Cross Road."
COLIN, MARCEL EMILE: pen name: Colin-Reval.
Managing Editor. La Cinematographic Francaise,
Paris. b. Mulhouse, Oct. 2. 1905: married; e. French
and German schools. Editor of "La Cinematograpnie
Francaise" since return from war. In 1926 collaborated
on political and economic papers. Secretary of the Mo-
tion Picture Press Association.
COLLIER, CONSTANCE: Actress, b. Windsor Berks.
England, Jan. 22. 1878; h. 5 ft. 7; w. 147; brown hair,
brown eyes; widow; hy. animals; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. C.
Hardie, professionals. As a young girl was in "Gaiety
Girls." musical comedy chorus. Then appeared in "Tommy
Atkin^," "The Sign of the Cross." "One Summer's Day."
"The Cuckoo," "The School for Scandal," "The Con-
querors," and ".Sweet Nell of Old Drury," among other
plays. Appeared for Sir Herbert Tree in "Ulysses,"
then played in "Ben Hur," "The Eternal City." "Trilby,"
"Julius Caesar," "Oliver Twist," "Nero," "Anthony and
Cleopatra," and others. Played in Shakespearean Festivals
at Stratford -on -Avon. Went to America, appearing in
"Samson," "Israel," "Thais," "Oliver Twist." Retired
for a time in 1914. then produced "Peter Ibbetson." Made
English films during the war, including "Macbeth." Pre-
sented "Peter Ibbetson" in United States and in England,
and "The Ideal Husband" in the United States. Appeared
in British motion pictures, playing in "The Bohemian
Girl. " Appeared in London in "Our Betters." then wrote
play. "The Bat," with Ivor Novello. Appeared in "The
I'irebrand." then wrote "DownhiU" with Novello. Played
in John Barrymore's "Hamlet" in 1924. In America ap-
peared in "Our Betters" and "Dinner at Eight." Went to
Hollywood as special director for "Taming of the Shrew."
Returned to London, then signed by MGM and brought
back to Hollywood. Appeared in "Shadow of Doubt,"
MGM (1935), also adaptation of "Peter Ibbetson. " Para-
mount. In 1936: appeared in "Professional Soldier."
"Girl's Dormitory," 20th Century-Fox; in "Little Lord
Fauntleroy," UA. In 1937: "Thunder in the City."
Columbia; "Wee Willie Winkle," 20th Century-Fox: "She
Got What She Wanted." J. H. Prod.
COLLIER, JOHN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play, "Sylvia Scarlett." RKO. In 1937; col-
laborated on screen play "Elephant Boy." UA release.
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COLLIER, RUTH: Agency, r. n. Mrs. AWln Frank;
b. Philadelphia. Pa., Jan. 23, 1894; h. 5 feet 5% Inches;
red hair and brown eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. non-pro-
fessionals; e. high school; married; hy. farming. Sales-
woman, clothing, real estate. Owned women's shop. Was
assistant manager and supervising buyer for "Meyer
Slegel's." Modeled clothes, extra in pictures, and held
various other positions. Entered agency business in 1922.
Now with Coliier-Weber-Todd, Inc., 9441 Wilshlre Blvd.,
Bevnrly Hills, Cal.
COLLIER, SR.. WILLIAM: Actor. Writer and Di-
rector, b. New Yorlc City, November 12, 1866; hy. chess,
bridge, racing, baseball. When 11 years old ran away
with a louring company of "Pinafore." Featured role
in "Bluebeard, Jr.", with Eddie Foy. Joined Russell's
Comedians, then starred in his own farces, "Hoss and
II033," and "Mr. Smooth." Joined Weber and Fields,
along with Lillian Russell, David Warfleld. Sam Bernard.
May Irwin and other notables. Signed long-term con-
tract with Charles Frohman. Went to London for
four years, following with a tour of Austria. Ap-
peared In a series of his own farces on returning to
New York, Including "Caught in the Rain," "The
Patriot," "Take My Advice," "Never Say Die," "Noth-
ing Hut the Truth" and other hits. Went to Holly-
wood with the old Triangle Film Organization working
under Mack Sennett and the late Thomas Ince. Joined
George M. Cohan in "Hello, Broadway," and wrote
and played In "Cotton Time." Later successes Include
George White's second "Scandals," the first "Vanities,"
"Tickle Me," "Be Yourself" and "Sweetheart Time";
(1932), "Stepping Sisters," Fox. In 1933; dialogue
direction. "Pilgrimage," Fox. In 1934: "All of Me."
Paramount; "The Crosby Case." Universal: "Cheaters,"
Liberty. In 1935: "The Murder Man," MGM; "An-
napolis Farewell," "The Bride Comes Home," Paramount.
In 1936: "Love On a Bet," RKO; "Give Us This Night."
"^'^allant Is the Word for Carrie," Paramount; "Cain
ai d Mabel," WB.
COLLIER, JR., WILLIAM: Actor. b. February 12,
1902. New York City; h. 5 feet. 10% inches; black hair
and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Paula Marr and
William Collier, professionals; e. Collegiate high school.
New Y'ork City; received stage training with father; hob-
bies Include golf, boating, hunting. On stage with
VA'illiam Collier In "Caught in the Bain," "The Dic-
tator," "Nothing But Lies." On the screen 20 years.
In 1929: "The Bachelor Girl," "College Coquette." Co-
lumbia; "The Red Sword," Radio Pictures; "New Or-
leans," "Two Men and a Maid." Tlffany-Stahl ; "Lum-
mox." United Artists; "Hardbolled Rose," Warner;
The Melody Man," "Royal Romance," Columbia; "Movie-
tone Follies of 1930," Fox; "Rain or Shine"; (1931),
"Secret Witness," Columbia; "Soul of the Slums," May-
fair; "Sporting Chance." Peerless; "Speed Demon,"
Columbia; (1932) "The Fighting Gentleman," Freuler;
"The Phantom Express." Majestic; "Behind Jury Doors."
Mayfalr. In 1933: "Story of Temple Drake." Para-
mount: "Forgotten." Chesterfield: "Public Stenographer."
Showmen's Pictures. In 1935: "The People's Enemy,"
RKO.
COLLINGS, FRITZ: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Home on the Range," Paramount. In 1935: "Rocky
Mountain Mystery," "The Last Outpost," Paramount.
COLLINGS, PIERRE: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
on screen play "Animal Crackers," "Dangerous Nan
McGrew," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on story
and screen play "The Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; which
won the -Academy Award for best original story of 1936.
COLLINS, ARTHUR G.: Writer and director, b. London,
England, September 5, 1S96; e. St. Edmunds College, Old
Hall, Ware, England, London University and College of
Science; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 152 pounds; blue-
gray eyes, black hair: h. soccer, football, tennis, track
and golf. Produced and directed "Fata Morgana," "No
Man's Land," "Tarnish," "Sun-Up," "The Monkey
Talks," and others on the stage in London; also "Tarnish,"
"Ariadne," "The Bride," "The Ghost Train," and
others In Australia; "Fata Morgana," "Rope's End,'
"So to Bed," "Death Takes a Holiday" In Los Angeles
and San Francisco. In 1933: "The Keyhole," "Private
Detective 62," "The Kennel Murder Case," Warner. In
1934: dialogue director of "A Modern Hero," "Registered
Nurse," First National; "Case of the Howling Dog,"
Warner. In 1935: dialogue director of "The White Cock-
atoo," "Don't Bet on Blondes." "The Florentine Dagger";
directed "Personal Maid's Secret." Warner. In 1936:
directed "The Widow from Monte Carlo," Warner; "No-
body's Fool." Universal; directed "Thank You. Jeeves,"
20th Century-Fox.
COLLINS, CHARLES: Actor, b. Frederick, Okla., Jan
7, 1907; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and brown eyes;
w. 145 pounds; p. Elizabeth and Mark Collins, non-pro-
fessionals; e. high school and business college; married;
In 1936: on screen in "Dancing Pirate." BKO-Pioneer.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
COLLINS, C. E.:
Almanac.)
COLLIN.S. CLAUDE R.: News Editor, Pathe News,
Inc., 35 W. 45th St., New York City; b. Kankakee,
HI., June 25, 1895; married; e. graduated from Army
School of Military Aeronautics. Newspaper executive with
Hearst and other Chicago, Philadelphia and New York
papers; editor. Herald-News. .Toliet, HI.; editor. Times,
Altoona, Pa.; day editor. Philadelpha Evening Ledger;
night editor and manager. Universal News Service. News
editor, MGM News and International News reels 1928-29;
assignment editor, Fox-Hearst Corp. (Fox Movietone News
and Hearst Metrotone News, 1930). News editor, Pathe
News, since 1931. Motion picture supervisor of the Dionne
Quintuplets since their birth. Assisted in this capacity
on "The Country Doctor" and "Reunion."
COLLINS, CORA SUE: Actress, b. Clarksburg, W.
Va.. seven years ago. Played in "The Unexpected Father."
"The Strange Case of Clara Deane." In 1933 appeared
in "Jennie Gerhardt," "Torch Singer," Paramount; "Tb«
Sin qS Nora Moran," Majestic. In 1934: "As the Eartn
Turns." Warner; "Treasure Island," "Evelyn Prentice."
MGM; "Black Moon," Columbia; "Little Men." Mascot:
"The Scarlet Letter," Majestic. In 1935: "The World
Accuses," Chesterfield; "Anna Karenlna," MGM; "Har-
mony Lane," Mascot; "The Dark Angel." UA; "Two Sin-
ners." Republic. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession." Uni-
versal; "The Harvester," Republic; "Devil's Squadron,"
Columbia; "Three Married Men," Paramount.
COLLINS, ED. E.: City Manager. Interstate Theatres.
Houston; Metropolitan, Majestic. Kirby; b. Dallas, Texas,
Aug. 25, 1896: e. high school; married. Advertising, gen-
eral publicity, and in managerial capacity 20 years.
COLLINS, G. PAT: Actor, b. Brooklyn, New York,
Dec. 16, 1895. h. 6 ft.; w. 170 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes; e. St. James Academy. Stage experience. Films:
"Heroes for Sale," First National: "Fog," Columbia.
In 1934: "Keep 'Em Rolling," "The Crime Doctor,"
Radio: "The Big Shakedown," "A Very Honorable Guy,"
"The Personality Kid," First National. In 1935: "Black
Fury." Warners: "Alibi Ike," First National: "West
Point of the Air," "Baby Face Harrington," MGM;
"West of the Pecos," Radio; "Mr. Dynamite." Universal.
COLLINS, KATHLEEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COLLINS. KENNETH: Theatre manager. Entered
tlieatre business in small Indiana town during two-pin
Edison projector days. Later entered burlesque in Detroit,
after which became associated with the Quimbv Theatres
in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Became exploiteer for Fox
Film Corporation, and joined Fred J. Dolle's organization
in 1928. managing Strand Theatre. Louisville, Ky. Trans-
ferred to Apollo, Indianapolis, in 1930.
COLLINS, LEWIS D.: Writer, Director, Supervisor,
b. Baltimore, Md., January 12, 1899; hy. baseball. As-
sistant director with Harry Pollard; legitimate stage with
Fred Stone; then Edward Sloman and Al Rogell; first
directed "When Bonita Rode," later making "Whirlwind
Drive," and "Fighting Strain"; joined Universal in 1926
on shorts and Westerns; later other features in 1927-28-29;
under contract to Universal directed "Young Desire":
story and screen play "Devil's Pit." In 1932: "Law
of the Tong," Willis Kent. In 1933 wrote "His Private
Secretary," supervised and directed "Ship of Wanted
Men." directed and collaborated on adaptation and con-
tinuity of "Public Stenographer." Showmen's Pictures:
"Via Pony Express." "Gun Law," "Trouble Busters.
Ma.iestic; "Skyway." Monogram. In 1934: 'Man From
Hell." Willis Kent; "Brand of Hate." Hollywood: "Ticket
to a Crime." Beacon. In 1935: directed "Sing Sins
Nights." "The Hoosier Schoolmaster." "Make a Million."
Monogram; "The Spanish Cape Mystery," Republic. In
1936; directed "The Leavenworth Case," "The Return
of Jimmy Valentine." "Doughnuts and Society," "Down
to the Sea," Republic.
COLLINS, MONTE, JR.: Actor, r. n. Monty Francis
Collins, Jr.; b. New York City, December 3, 1898; h.
5 feet 10 inches; brown hair and grey eyes; w. 140
pounds; p. Norma Wills and Monty Collins. Sr., pro-
fessionals; e. Jefferson high school. Portland. Ore.; re-
ceived his stage training In musical comedies, vaude-
ville and stock companies; not married; hy. music,
cartooning and acting. First appearance on the stage
at the age of six In parents' act. Entered pictures
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in August, 1920, as an extra playing In Charles Bay's
"Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway": played extra and
minor parts In the following Bay pictures: "Old Swimmln'
Hole." "Nineteen and Phyllis," "Two Minutes to Go."
Featured in Fox series of two-reel comedies under the
supervision of Henry Lehrman; later played the comedy
relief with Buck Jones in "The Cowboy and the Countess"
and again with Mix in "Arizona Wildcat"; signed with
Educational in December, 1927. Appeared in 1929 in
"Why Bring That Up," Paramount; "Bomance De
Luxe," "The Talkies," "Ticklish Business," Educa-
tional; "The Madhouse," Educational-Jack White Talk-
ing Comedies; in 1930 in "Hail the Princess," Educa-
tional-Jack White; "Peace and Harmony," Educational.
In 1935: "The Mystery Man," Monogram; Columbia short
product. In 1936-37 appeared in Columbia short product.
COLLINS, WILLIAM A.: Collins Theatres, Inc., Elvlns.
Mo.; b. Edlna, Mo., Sept. 9, 1896; p. Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Collins; e. St. Joseph Parochial School, Edlna High
School. Edlna; married. Operated drue store in Edlna.
Mo. Started as shipping clerk in Fox Film Corpora-
tion, St. Louis, Mo., then booker. Booker and city
salesman. United Artists, St. Louis. Operated motion
picture theatres at Elvlns, Mo., being among first to In-
stall talking equipment in St. Louis territory. Later
acquired theatres at E^lna, Memphis, Canton, and
Thayer, Mo. and Metropolis. 111. Sold Edina, Memphis
and Elvlns, operating New De Soto Theatre, De Sotp, Mo. ;
Gem, Canton, Mo.; Illinois, Metropolis, HI.; and Royal.
Thayer, Mo.
COLLISON, WILSON: Writer. In 1932: story "Red
Dust," MGM; "Three Wise Girls," Columbia; "The
Crusader," Majestic; "Red Haired Alibi," Tower. In
1935: additional dialogue. "Smart Girl," Paramount;
story, "Woman Wanted," MGM.
COLLYER, JUNE: Actress, r. n. Dorothea Heermance;
b. New York City, August 19, 1907; h. 5 feet 5 inches;
brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Clayton J.
Heermance, non -professional; e. New York and Knox
Finishing school; m. Stuart Erwin; hy. bridge, dogs,
motoring. No stage experience. On Fox two-year con-
tract. Appeared in "East Side West Side," "Four
Sens," "Hangman's House," "Red Wine," "Let's Make
Whoopee" and "Not Quite Decent." Was loaned by
Fox to Paramount for "Illusion," "River of Bomance"
and "The Love Doctor." Other pictures: "The Pleasant
Sin." Independent: "Toast of the Legion" (1930). F. N
"Three Sisters," Fox; "Beyond Victory," Pathe. In 19.'!3
"Before Midnieht," Columbia. In 1934: "Cheaters '
Lib»rty. In 1935: "The Ghost Walks," Invincible.
COLMAN. ERIC: Actor. In 1936: "Tbe Plying Doc-
tor." 20th Century-Fox.
COLMAN, IRENE: Actress, b. Nashua, N. H. ; h.
5 feet 5% Inches; w. 122 pounds; brown hair, brown
eyes; e. Burlington, Vt. In 1931 won a beauty con-
test and became "Miss Chicago." On stage in "Strike
Me Pink." In 1934 appeared on the screen in "Bot-
toms Up," "Stand Up and Cheer." "Springtime for
Henry" and "Change of Heart," all for Fox.
COLMAN. RONALD: Actor, b. Richmond. Surrey. Eng-
land, February 9. 1891; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; dark brown
hair and eyes; w. 158 pounds; p. Charles Colman, non-
professional; e. Llttlehampton, Sussex, England; married
and separated; hy. tennis, motoring, reading, and swim-
ming. In British Army during the World War. Two
years on stage in England. His screen appearances in-
clude such pictures as "The White Sister," "Lady Winder-
mere's Fan," "Beau Geste." "The Dark Angel," "Stella
Dallas," "His Supreme Moment," "Her Sister Prom
Paris," "The Winning of Barbara Worth." "The Magic
Flame," "The Night of Love," "The Rescue," "Two
Lovers" and "Bulldog Drummond" (1929), "Condemned,"
"Raflries" (1930), United Artists. His next picture to
follow "Raffles" written by Frederick Lonsdale; "Devil
to Pay" (1930). United Artists; In 1931; "The Un-
holy Garden," "Arrowsmlth" and "Cynara" (1932). 193?
"The Masquerader " United Artists. In 1934: "BiiUdng
Drummond Strikes Back." 20th Centurv-Unifed Artists.
In 1935: "Cllve of India," United Artists-20th Century;
"The Man Who Broke the Bank of Monte Carlo," 20th
Century-Pox; "A Tale of Two Cities," MGM. and In
European product. In 1936: "Under Two Flags." 2nth
Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
COLOMBO, ALBERT: Musical director and director of
music department, RKO. In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders."
"Grand Old Girl," "Star of Midnight," "Chasing Yes-
terday." "Hooray for Love," "Village Tale," "Jalna,"
"Hot Tip," "Powder Smoke Range," "His Family Tree,"
"Freckles," "To Beat the Band." "Annie Oaklev." "Seven
Keys to Baldpate," RKO. In 1936: "Two in the Dark,"
"Chatterbox," "I,ove On a Bet," "Yellow Dust," "The
Last Outlaw," "M'Liss," RKO-Radio.
COLOMBO, EMILIO and his Tzigane Band: In 1937:
"Gypsy," WB.
COLONIAL GIRLS, THREE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
COLTON, JOHN: Writer. Co-author of stage play.
"Bain," from W. Somerset Maugham short story. "Miss
Thompson." Play served as stage vehicle for Jeanne
Eagles. 1922, and Tallulah Bankhead, 1935, and was
screened with Gloria Swanson, 1928, under title of "Sadie
Thompson," and with Joan Crawford, 1932. as "Rain,"
both United Artists releases. In 1930: collaborated on
"Call of the Flesh," "Rogue Song," MGM. In 1931:
collaborated on "Cuban Love Song," MGM. In 1934:
collaborated on screen play of "Laughing Boy," MGM.
In 1935: screen play, "The Werewolf of London," Uni-
versal. In 1936; screen play, "The Invisible Ray,"
Univejsal.
COLTON, SCOTT: Actor, r. n. Scott Kolk; b. Balti-
more; p. Paul Frederick Kolk, builder; e. public school,
Thornton and McDonough military academies; h. 6 ft.
1 in. ; w. 170 lbs. ; brown hair and eyes. Played in
jazz orchestras. Appeared in "Hold Your Man," "All
Quiet on the Western Front," "Far the Defense," "My
Sin," "Secret Agent X-9."
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY BAND: In 1935: Universal
short product.
COLVIN, GILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COLVIN, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COMANDINI. ADELE: Writer, Universal. b. New
York City, April 29, 1900; h. 5 ft. 8 in.; w. 125 pounds;
p. Louisa and Pietro, decorator. Wrote and translated
publicity for Italian Information Bureau during War.
Ran claim department In Italian bank; edited a bulletin;
won a prize for scenario at New York University. In
1923 started with Paramount. In 1926: wrote "Subway
Sadie," FN. In 1927: "Girl from Woolworths." FN.
In 1934: adapted "Jane Eyre." Monogram. In 1935:
"Country Beyond," Fox. In 1937: "Three Smart Girls,"
U.
COMAS, EVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
COMBE, BOYCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COMBER, BOBBIE: Actor, r.n. Edmund Comber, b.
Bury St. Edmunds, England. Jan. 8, 1890; h. 5 feet 11 V4
inches; w. 238 pounds; dark hair, hazel eyes; married: hy.
gardening- p. non-professional; e. East Anglian School.
Bury St. Edmunds. Left Civil Service for stage and radio.
Films, "Lilies of the Field," B. & D. ; "Don't Rush Me,"
New Ideal; "Brother Alfred," B. I. P.; "Sleeping Car,"
Gaumont-Britlsh; "Here Comes Susie," Stafford: "Ace of
Spades." Twickenham.
COMERFORD, M. E.: Theatre Circuit Owner. Born
in Hecksherville, Schuykill County, Pennsylvania. Family
moved to Plymouth, Pa., where he attended public school.
Worked in mines and at other occupations in home
town and for a time was commercial traveller represent-
ing a food supply house. Developed showman tendencies
early and became attached to a well known circus, later
becoming manager. Entered the motion picture business
soon after the development of the new device by Edi-
son and had one of the first motion picture theatres in
Philadelphia and later in Baltimore. He then opened
theatres in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre and gradually
extended these enterprises through the anthracite coal
fields. He became identified with the Binghamton, (N. Y.)
Theatres and later with the E. M. Fay Theatres in
New England. Mr. Comerford was President of one
of the first exhibitor organizations which was founded
in Pennsylvania about 25 years ago. The activities of
this body later were merged with the present Pennsyl-
vania organizations and the Motion Picture Theatre
Owners of America. He was one of the founders of
the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America and for
years has been a national director. He was elected
first vice-president at the 1932 convention in Washing-
ton, D. C. Mr. Comerford has always stood for con-
structive policies advantageous to the whole Industry.
He Is a civic leader In Scranton, Pa., where he resides
and Is a director of the Chamber of Commerce there.
He is also identified with fraternal and other organiza-
tions and for many years has led the Old Age Pension
movement in Pennsylvania. He has offices In Scranton
and also at 1600 Broadway, New York City, which Is
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central booking office for the Amalgamated Vaudeville
Agency, Inc., of which he is president. Reacquired the
Comcrford Circuit from Paramount-Publix, 1933.
COMFORT, LANCE: Sound engineer. In 1935: "Strictly
Illegal," GB,
CO MO NT, MATHILDE: Actress, b. Marseilles, France;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 196 pounds; black eyes, brown
hair; e. boarding school In France; father, a minister;
n. Colin Kenney; pastime, reading of philosophy. Ap-
peared on the London stage and vaudeville in England. On
screen: "The Sea Bat," "Call of the Flesh," "Romance,"
"The Lash," "Along Came Youth," "The Cuban." In
1933 appeared in "Laughing at Life," Mascot. In 1934:
"AH Men Are Enemies," Fox. In 1935: "Escapade,"
MGM: "Here's to Romance," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Anthony Adverse," WB; "The Poor Little Rich Girl."
20th Century -Fox.
COMPSON, BETTY: Actress, b. Beaver, Utah, March
18, 1897; h. 5 feet 2y3 Inches; medium blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 112 pounds; e. Utah public schools. Salt
Lake high school; divorced James Cruze; m. Irving
Weinberg; hy. riding. Vaudeville violinist at the age
of 15. Entered pictures In 1915 through Al Christie;
engaged to play in comedies. Pictures include the fol-
lowing: "Miracle Man," "Woman to Woman," "Docks
of New York," "Barker," "Scarlet Seas," "Weary
r.iver." (1932). "The Lady Refuses." Radio; "Thirty
Days," Patrician; "Guilty or Not Guilty" and "West
of Singapore," Monogram. In 1933: "Notorious But
Nice," Chesterfield. In 1935: "False Pretenses," Chester-
field. In 1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," "Bulldog Edi-
tion." Republic; "Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount;
"Klilor at Large," Columbia.
COMPTON, BETTY: Actress, b. Isle of Wight, 1907.
m. James J. Walker, former mayor of New York. Vita-
phone No. 4270-71. 1934: British International.
COMPTON, FAY: Actress, r. n. Virginia Lilian Em-
mellne Quartermaine; b. London, England, September 18,
1894; h. 5 feet 4 inches; red hair and grey eyes; w.
120 pounds; p. Virginia Bateman and Edward Compton,
professionals; e. Leather Court, Leathorland, Surrey, Eng-
land; m. Leon Quartermaine, professional; hy. riding and
tennis. Stage experience, started In H. G. Pelirsia's
Follies at the Apollo theatre. London, then went to
New York In 1914 to appear in "Tonight's the Night,"
playing Victoria, returned to London to play the lead
in "The Only Girl" at the Apollo theatre. Since then
she has played the lead In "The Professor's Love Story,"
"The Boomerang," "Caesar's Wife," "Tea for Three"
(created) Barrle'p "Mary Rose," "Quality Street," "Lit-
tle Minister," "Secrets" and played Ophelia to John
Barrymore's "Hamlet"; also the lead in "The Man with
a Load of Mischief." Screen experience In all English
silent films until with Adolphe Menjou in "Fashions
in Love" in May, 1929, Paramount. Joined B.I. P. and
was in "Cape Forlorn," and "Uneasy Virtue." In 1934:
Associated Talking Pictures (British). "Autumn Crocus."
in which she also has appeared on stage. In 1935:
"Strauss' Great Waltz." Tom Arnold. In 1937: "The
Mill on the Floss," National Provincial.
COMPTON, JOYCE: Actress, b. Lexington, Ky. ; e. Tulsa
(Okla.) public schools and Tulsa University; h. 5 feet
5 inches; w. 116 pounds; red hair, bli/e eyes; hy. swim-
ming and painting. First role in pictures was in
"Ankles Preferred." Played also in "Soft Living."
•The Wild Party." "Salute," "The Sky Hawk" and
"The Three Sisters," Fox; (1932) "Fighting for .Tustice,"
Columbia and "Lady and Gent," "If I Had a Million,"
and "Luxury Liner." Paramount. In 1933: "Sing,
Sinner. Sing." Maiestic: "Only Yesterdav." Tinivprs-.il.
In 1934: "Affairs of a Gentleman." Universal. In 1935:
"Rustlers of Red Gap." Universal serial; "Go Into Your
Dance," First National: "Let 'Em Have It." UA-Reliance;
"College Scandal." Paramount. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast." Universal; "The Harvester." "Sitting on the
Moon." "The Country Gentlemen," Republic; "Trapped
by Television," Columbia; "Star for a Night." 20th
Century-Fox; "Murder With Pictures," Paramount.
COMPTON, JULIETTE: Actress: b. Columbia, Ga.,
May 3, 1902; h. 5 feet 6 inches; black hair and blue
eyes; w. 125 pounds; e. private schools. With "Follies."
then John Murray Anderson sent her to England with
a group to appear In C. B. Cochrane Shows. She was
starred in English pictures for five years, during which
time she played in "Nell Gwynn" with Dorothy Qish.
Late In 1929 came to America to play in talking pictures
and since has appeared in "Woman to Woman." "Ladles
of Leisure," "Anybody's Woman." "Morocco." "Peg o'
My Heart." In 1933: "Berkeley Square," Fox. In 1934:
'Behold My Wife." Paramount; "Grand Canary," Fox.
COMPTON. VIOLA: Actress. b. London, England,
Com — Con
1886. On English stage since 1904. British talkers In-
clude "Looking On the Bright Side" 1932. ATP; "Tlie
Good Companions" 1932. Gaumont-British; "The Medi-
cine Man." "The Shadow." "Excess Baggage." all 1933.
for Twickenham; "The Man With a Million." 1933.
Warner-FN. In 1937: "The Man In the Mirror." Twick-
enham.
CONAN, ZOILA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CONDE, CARMEN: Actress, r. n. Maria del Carraet
Conde Aguilar; I). Guatemala City. Guatemala, May 14,
1916; h. 4 feet SVn inches; black hair and brown eyes:
w. 106 pounds; p. Spanish; e. Convent School. Guatemala
City; chief hobby is reading. Was clerk in doctor's
office. Was extra in "Viva Villa 1" Films include
"Corazon Bandolero," Mex-Films; "Payasadas de la
Vida." Latino Films; "El Escandalo." Nacional Pro-
ductora de Pelicuias, S. A., and others.
CONDON, CHARLES R.: Writer. b. Chicago, III.;
e. In Chicago. Wrote originals and adaptations under
contract at Warner and Fox. Scenario "Tol'able David,"
adaptation and scenario "Brothers," adaptation "Last
Parade," Columbia; original, scenario and dialogue
"Dancing Dynamite," "Scareheads" and "Hot Rails"
for Richard Talmadge. In 1932: "Speed Demon,"
Columbia; "Speed Madness." "Get That Girl," Mercury.
In 1933: "Soldiers of the Storm." Columbia. In 1934,
wrote story, "Crime of Helen Stanley," Columbia; col-
laborated on "Secret Service." Mascot. In 1936: screen
story "The Three Mesqulteers." Republic.
CONDON, WAIDE MOORE: Sunday editor, music,
drama, film, art. Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City,
Utah; b. Gallon, Ohio. October 19. 1893: p. Mr. and Mrs.
F. J. Condon: e. high school and college of music (violin):
m. Geneal .Johnson, daughter of late Congressman Jacob
Johnson of Utah: has one daughter, Patricia, and one
son, Michael. Started with the Tribune. Marion. Ohio,
as a reporter. Was reporter, city and telegraph editor
and managing editor of various Ohio dailies until 1916.
Then went to Washington as assistant clerk, committee on
pensions of the house, and also represented a string
of small Ohio dailies. Went to Copenhagen in 1918 as
attache of the American Legation. Back to Washington
in 1919 and on the Washington Post cony desk. Re-
entered diplomatic service early In 1920 and was sent to
Athens, Greece, as chief clerk of the legation. Resigned
from service in June. 1921, and went to Paris on the
European edition of the Chicago Tribune. Returned to
the States in November. 1921. and for several months
served as confidential secretary and publicity head for a
special Greek diplomatic mission to America. Then went
to Marion as managing editor of the Tribune until it was
sold and merged with the Star, President Harding's old
paper. Went to New York In 1923 and assumed the
managine editorship of the Wall Street News. Was also
dramatic editor and left in September. 1927. because of
the illness of his daughter. Went to California for a
year and worked a few weeks in the Paramount publicity
department. Went to Salt Lake in June, 1928, as Sunday
and feature editor of the Tribune. In 1931 was made
city editor of the Tribune, In October, 1933, was again
made Sunday and feature editor, this time also being In
nharge of the feature departments of the Salt Lake
Telegram (afternoon) the other paier owned by the Keams
interests. Has charge of all features, magazine, etc.. as
well as drama (legitimate and film), music, art, literature,
society, layouts, .iuvenile and an eight-page juvenile tab-
loid section. Has written quite extensively, particularly
on financial and economic subjects, politics (international),
.ind the economic side of pictures.
CONDON, JACKIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CONDOS. NICK: Aiior. In 1936: "Dancing Feet,"
Republic.
CON KLIN, CHESTER: Actor, b. Oskaloosa, la., Janu-
ary 11, 1888; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 152 pounds; p. Alice Cooper and Phil Conklin,
non-professionals; e. Oskaloosa public schools; m. Mar-
gherita Rouse, non-professional; hy. tennis, ■ yachting and
fishing. He appeared in stock in Omaha. Neb., then in
roadshows and in vaudeville; later becoming a clown
in the Al G. Barnes circus. He started out with Key-
stone comedies and appeared in them for five years;
then Fox two years and one year with Special Fea-
tures, Inc. ; fir.st feature length production in Von Stro-
iieim's "Greed"; then in "The Galloping Fish" for Ince;
thence to Paramount where he has appeared in "A
Social Celebrity," "A Woman of the World," "Say
It Again," "We're In the Navy Now," "A Kiss In a
Taxi," "Cabaret." "Rubber Heels." "Tell It to Sweeney"
as co-star with George Bancroft; "Two Flaming Youths"
and "Fools for Luck" as co-star with W. C. Fields;
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•'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"; "Tillle's Punctured Bo-
mance," Christie-Paramount production; in "Varsity"' as
the father of Buddy Rogers; and in "Marquise Pre-
ferred. During this time he was loaned to First
National and FUO playing in "The Big Noise" and
'laxi Number 13." Among liis other pictures are
McJadden's Flats." "The Haunted House," "The Wilder-
ness Woman" and "The House of Horrors"; 1929 In
Stairs of Sand," "The Studio Murder Case," Sunset
Pass and "The Virginian," Paramount; "Swing High"
(1930), Pathe; Vitaphone; No. 9t)9, "The Master Sweeper,"
1930-31: SIX shorts for Paramount: "Her Majesty Love,"
First National; "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum." UA. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product. In 1930: "Call of the Prairie,"
"Preview Murder My.stery," Paramount; Charlie Chaplin's
Modern Times." UA.
CONKLIN. HEINIE: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal. ; h
.) feet 6 inches; brown hair and black eyes; w. 150
pounds; e. public school, San Francisco; m. to Irene
Blake; has three children. Charles, 16, Thelma. 14.
Clifford. 11. Has had 17 years stage experience. En-
tered pictures in 1915. Pictures include: "Ham and
I'.ggs at Front," "Feel My Pulse," "Beau Bruramel "
"Air Circus," Sennett Comedies; drunk in "Side Street,"
RKO; Gus in "Tiger Hose," Warner; "All Quiet on
the Western Front" (1930), Universal; "Ducking Duty,"
Vitaphone. In 193.1: "Riders of Destiny," Monogram.
In 1936: "Wedding Present." Paramount.
CONKLIN, PEGGY: Actress, b. Dobbs Ferry. N. Y. •
m. .Tames D. Thompson; hy. dancing and swimming. Was'
on New York stage in plays including "Hilda Cassidy,"
'Mademoiselle," "Old Man Murphy," "The Party's
Over," "Pursuit of Happiness." and "The Petrified
Forest." On screen in "The President Vanishes" and
Her Master's Voice." Paramount; "One Way Ticket"
Columbia. In 1936: on New York stage in "Co-respon-
dent Unknown"; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM. -
CONLAN,
Almanac.)
CONLEY, J. HARRY:
Almanac.)
CONLEY, ONEST: Actor, b. Evanston. 111. Brought
to Los Angeles as a baby, and made debut as pickaninny
L" . J^"'"' of '^ Nation." Appeared in other D. W
Grifflth productions: in "The Thoroughbred" with Weslcv
Barry. In more than 100 pictures, talking and silent.
Originated and coached African dances. Created and
supervised dances for "Mamba" and "The .«!ea Bat." also
supervised dances for recent Hollvwood Bowl proer-im.
Appeared in 1930, "Vengeance," Columbia: 1933. "This
Day and Age." Paramount. Appeared in 1935 In "Grand
Old Girl." RKO; "Racing Luck." Republic.
CONLON, JAMES (JIMMY): Actor. "Tight Squeeze."
Pathe-George LeMaire Comedies. In 1933: "College Hu-
mor." Paramount. In 1934: '"Cross Country Cruise,"
Universal; ""City Limits," Monogram. In 1935: "The
Bride Comes Home."' Paramount. In 193fi: "And Sudden
Death," "Rose Bowl," Paramount. In 1937: "Find the
Witness," Colutnbia; "The Man Who Found Himself,"
RKO-Radio.
CONLON, TOM: Actor. b. Philadelphia. Pa., 15
years ago. Pictures include: "Over the Hill," "Caught
Short,"' "Charlie Chan's Chance," '"She Wanted a
Millionnaire"" and "Young America." In 1933: "The
Sign of the Cross," Paramount. "Only Yesterday."
Universal.
CONLON. "SCOOP": Publicist, r. n. Paul H. Con-
Ion: b. Sharon. Pa.. Sept. 7. 1892; h. 5 feet. 4 inches;
brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 139 pounds: e. University
of Missouri; married; hy. golf. Was dramatic editor Los
Angeles Times. Publicity manager. Ruth Chattertm,
Frank Lloyd. Lewis Jlilestone. Norman Taurog. Stephtn
Roberts. Mark Sandrich, Rowland V. Lee, Leo McCarey.
Ralph Forbes, Heather Angel. Laura La Plante. William
Frawley. Victor McLaglen. Chic Sale. Edgar Kennedy,
Wheeler and Woolsey.
CONN, HARRY: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on
"Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round," United Artists. In
1935: additional dialogue, "Broadway Melody of 193(i,"
"It's in the Air," MGM.
CONN, MAURICE HAROLD: President, Ambassador
Pictures, Conn Pictures Corp., Melody Pictures Corp..
Television Pictures, and Conn Studios Corp.. all at Conn
Studios, 6040 Sunset blvd., Hollywood, b. Concord. N H
Sept. 16, 1906; e. Rhode Island State College and Brown
University. Was manager of Sterling and Olympia The-
atres. Comptroller and assistant to president of Mascot
Pictures Corp. 1935; produced "Wilderness Mall." "Bed
Blood of Courage." "Trails of the Wild," "Code of the
Mounted," "His Fighting Blood,"" "Timber War." Am-
bassador; "Men of Action," "Valley of Wanted Jlen "
Conn. In 1930: "Song of the Trail." "Phantom Patrol "'
"'Wildcat Trooper." •■Wild Horse Roundup.'" "•Galloping
Dynamite." '-Valley of Terro," Ambassador; •■Black
Gold," "Born to Fight." "Racing Blood." '•Headline
Crasher," 'The Devil Diamond." Conn; "With Love and
Ivisses," Melody. In 1937: "Sing While You're Able,""
Melody; "Tough to Handle," Conn; "Whistling Bullets,"
Ambassador.
CONNELL, RICHARD: Writer, Harold Lloyd Corpo-
ration; b. Poughkeepsie. N. Y., Oct. 17, 1893; p. Bichard
K and Mary Miller Connell; e. Harvard University. A.B.,
1915; married. Fiction writer, short stories and novels
Saturday Evening Post, CoIlier^s, Cosmopolitan, and other
American and English magazines. Score of fiction stories
bought by motion picture companies. Original story for
Harold Lloyd. Addresses: East, Brandt and Brandt. 101
Park Ave., New York City; West, H. E. Edington F W
Vincent,^ Inc., Equitable Building. Hollywood, Cal. In
T H'no ^"^^'^ Up and Smile," "Not Damaged," Fox.
In 1932: "The Most Dangerous Game," RJvO-Radio. In
193a: wrote story which was the basis of "F Man "
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play. "The
Milky Way." Paramount; collaborated on screen play
Our Relations." MGM.
CONNELLY, MARC: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
story "Not So Dumb," MGM. In 1933 wrote screen
play, "Cradle Song," Paramount. In 1934 collaborated
on original of "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount. Co-author
of play, ""The Farmer Takes a Wife," screened in 1935
by Fox. 1936: "The Green Pastures," Warner. Co-author
ot screen play "Captains Courageous," MGM. In 1937-
produced and directed stage play "Having Wonderful
Time.
CONNELLY, VERNIE E.: Writer, b. Rolla, Mo.; e.
private schools in St. Louis and graduated from Uni-
versity of Chicago; m. William Connelly, deceased. She
has been editor of many trade papers. Contributed short
stories to Red Book and other national magazines. Wrote
for the Chicago Herald Examiner, under the name of
Janice King. Was on the promotion staff of the Hearst
papers in New York. Her first novel, "Alimony Queens,"
was purchased by Fox.
CONNER, LUCAS S.: Branch Manager; b. New Or-
leans, July 22, 1896; e. L.L.B., Loyola University, New
Orleans. .Toined First National Exhibitors' Circuit, later
First National Pictures, booker, then branch manager;
Universal, branch manager; Warner branch manager. New
Orleans. La.
CONNERY. DAVID PUGSLEY: Motion picture editor.
Border Cities Star. Windsor. Ontario: b. 1895. Winchester.
Ontario; e. Winnipeg public and high schools; m. Sybil
Williams in 1916. has one son, born in 1917. City editor,
Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) Phoenix. 1921-24; city editor.
Saskatoon Star. 1924-27: with Border Cities Star. Windsor.
Ontario, since.
CONNOLLY, BOBBY: Song and Dance Director, b.
New York City, July 4. 1892; h. 5 ft. 7; w. 150; brown
hair and eyes; m. Stage director, several additions to the
Zieafeld Follies. Directed many technicolor shorts. In
1933 staged dances, "Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal;
dancing and singing director, "Take A Chance," Para-
mount. In 1934 directed ensembles for ""Sweet Adeline."
Warner. In 1935, directed dances and ensembles for
"Sweet Music," Warner; "Go Into Your Dance,"' "Broad-
way Hostess," FN; collaborated on dance direction, ""Stars
Over Broadway," Warner. In 1936: created and staged
numbers. "Colleen." Warner: "The Singing Kid." "Cain
and Mabel," WB; story "'Sons O' Guns," Warner. In
1937: directed and staged musical numbers "Ready. Will-
ing and Able." "'The King and the Chorus Girl." WB
CONNOLLY, JACK S.: General Manager. Pathe
News, Inc. b. Wellesley. Mass., .Sept. 25, 1887; married.
Was in newspaper work as city editor, Boston Herald.
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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Was representative in Wasliington for MPPDA and
European Director, Fox. Movietone News in Europe from
li)L'9 to 1936.
CONNOLLY, MYLES: Writer and Associate Producer,
b. Boston Massacliuselts, October 7, 1897 ; p. Anne and
Bartholomew; e. Boston Latin School, Boston College
(A. ii.) Graduate Uesearch in I'sycliology ; m. Agnes
Bevlngton; has two children, Myles and Kevin. Cost
Accountant; newspaper reporter with Boston Post; editor
Columbia magazine; short story writer; author of novel
"Mr. Blue" (Mac.Millan Co.): writer of originals for
screen; associate producer with lladio. Resigned from
Kadio November 1931. Joined Columbia. In 1933 wrote
"The Right to Romance." Radio; "The Face in the Sky."
Fox. In 1934: associate producer of "His Greatest
Gamble," "Lets Try Again," RKO. In 1936: story
"Palm Springs." Paramount. In 1937: associate pro-
ducer "I Promise to Pay," Columbia.
CONNOLLY, RANDOLPH: Child actor. In 1935: "The
Dark Angel," UA.
CONNOLLY, WALTER: Actor, b. Cincinnati, Ohio,
April 8, 1S88; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 190 pounds; brown
eyes and brown hair; m. Nedda Harrigon, professional;
and has one daughter; e. St. Xavier College in Cin-
cinnati and University of Dublin: p. Walter .lames and
Anna Connolly: by. collecting old books and theatre pro-
grams. Character actor from the New York legitimate
stage. First under contract to Columbia Pictures, appea'-
ing in "The Bitter Tea of General Yen," "Washington
Morry-Go-Kound," "Plainclothes Man," "No More Or-
chids." Played in the Vitaphone short. "Many Happy Re-
turns." In 11)33: "Lady for a Day." "Master of Men."
"Kast of Fifth Avenue." "A Man's Castle," Columbia;
"Paddy. The Next Best Thing," Fox. In 1934: "Eight
Girls in a Boat. ' Paramount: "It Happened One Night."
"Twentieth Century," Columbia; "Wliom the Gods De-
stroy." "Broadway Bill," "Lady by Choice." "White
Lies." "Once to Every Woman," Columbia. In 1935;
on New Y'ork stage in "The Bishop Misbehaves." In
1935: "So Red the Rose." Paramount; "She Couldn't Take
It," Columbia. In 1936: "Soak the Rich," Paramount;
"The Music Goes 'Round." "The King Steps Out."
Columbia; "Libeled Lady." MGM. In 1937: "The Good
Earth," MGM; "Nancy Steele is Missing," 20th Century-
Fox.
CONNOR. ALLEN: Actor. In 1936: "The Three Mes-
quiteers," Republic.
CONNOR, BUCK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.
CONNOR, THOMAS F.: Feature writer. The Scranton-
ian, Scranton. Pa. b. Scranton. Sept. 12, 1904; p. ,Tohn
and Mary Connor; e. Notre Dame School of Journalism.
Fordham and Columbia University. City Hall reporter
on Scranton Sun five years; Harrlsburg, Pa., correspondent
for International News Service; Editor of Political Digest
of Lackawanna County one year; Scrantonian two years.
general reporting, feature writing, editorial assistant;
advertising copywriter two years, local agency. Gives
weekly newscast Saturday nights for Scrantonian.
CONNORS, JEAN: Actress, b. March 22. 1917, h. 5
feet 3 inches; w. 108 pounds; blonde hair. Studied
dancing with Ned Wayburn. In 1934: appeared in "Hips.
Hips Hooray" for Radio, as her Initial film work.
CONNORS, THOMAS J.: Executive. Eastern, Southern
and Canadian Sales Manager, MGM; b. New York City.
Sept. 23, 1893; married; e. Commerce High School;
Manhattan College. Cotton goods and steel products sales-
man. Salesman for Pathe. New York. 1913; salesman.
Metro. 1916; assistant branch manager. 1917; branch
manager. 1918; assistant general sales manager, Metro,
1924; southern sales manager, MGM, since 1925. In
1933 appointed Canadian Sales Manager, then Southern
and Canadian Sales Manager. MGM. In August, 1935.
also became eastern sales manager.
CONOVER, THERESA MAXWELL: Actress. Appeared
li: "(Jueen High (1930), Paramount. In 1933: "Brief
Moment." Columbia; "Gallant Lady," United Artists-
20th Century. In 1934: "Half a Sinner," Universal. In
1935: "The Night Life of the Gods." Universal: "Mis-
sissippi." Paramount. In 1936: "Rainbow on the River,"
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids." Republic.
CONRAD, CON: Song writer. r. n. Conrad Dober.
With Herb Magidson wrote "The Continental" for "The
Gay Divorcee." RICO, and was awarded in 1935 the
Academy honor for the best song of 1934. In 1935: col-
laborated on songs, "Here's to Romance," 20th Century-
Fox; collaborated on "Moanin" in the Moonlight," for
"King Solomon of Broadway," Universal. In 1936: ballet
music "The Great Ziegfeld," MGM; collaborated on lyrics
and music "I'd Give My Life," Paramount.
CONRAD, EDDIE: Actor. Appeared In Vitaphone No.
563. In 1935; IIKO short product; "Every Night at
Eight," Paramount; "I Live For Love," "Stars Over
IJroadway," Warner; "The Melody Lingers On," UA-
Rcliance. In 1936: "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount; "Hot
Money," WB.
CONROY, FRANK: Actor, b. Derby, England, October
14, 1890; h. 5 feet 10'/4 inches; w. 165 pounds; blue
eyes, brown hair; p. Helen and Ralph Conroy; e. Derby
School ; has one child, Richard. Experience on the
New York stage. On screen: "The Royal Family of
Broadway." "Bad Company," "West of Broadway," "Man-
hattan Parade" and others. In 1933 appeared in "Mid-
night Mary," "Night Flight," MGM; "Ann Carver's
Profession," Columbia; "Ace of Aces," Radio; "The
Kennel iVlurder Case. " Warner. In 1934: "Keep 'Em
Rolling." "The Crime Doctor." RKO; "Frontier Mar-
shal. " "Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox; "The Cat
and the Fiddle," MGM. In 1935: "West Point of the
Air," "I Live My Life," MGxM; "Call of the Wild," UA-
2IHh Century; "Charlie Chan in Egypt, " Fox; "The Last
Days of Pompeii," RKO; "Show Them No Mercy," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Wliite Angel." "Stolen
Holiday." WB : "Meet Nero Wolfe," Columbia: "No-
body's Fool," U; "The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM; "Charlie
Chan at the Opera." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Love
Is News," "That I May Live," "Nancy Steele is Missing,"
20th Century-Fox.
CONSELMAN, WILLIAM MARIEN: Writer, b. Brook-
lyn, New Y'ork, July 10; h. 5 teet 10% Inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Mary Connolly and
Harry Conselman, professionals; m. Mina Rambo, non-
professional; hy. collecting modern first editions and
tennis. On the stage in "Mother Goose," Klaw and
Erlanger production, for one year (1904-5). He Is
author of "Dressed to Kill," "High School Hero,"
"Prep and Pep," "Why Sailors Go Wrong," "Pajamas,"
and "News Parade," all Fox; "Way of the Strong,"
Columbia, and "Ella Cinders," First National. Also
supervised "Dressed to Kill," "High School Hero,"
"Prep and Pep," "Why Sailors Go Wrong," "Pajamas."
"Silk Legs," "Chicken a la King," "Making the Grade,"
Fox. Wrote titles for "La Boheme," Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; "Into Her Kingdom," First National; "Exchange
of Wives," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "Ankles Preferred,"
"Rich but Honest," "War Horse," "Secret Studio"
and "Canyon of Light," all Fox. Also the author of
the prize play, "And Then What?" produced in San
Diego, September, 1923, as well as creator of the comic
strips "Ella Cinders" and "Good Time Guy." Wrote
"Red Hot Rhythm." Adapted "Whoopee," United Art-
ists; "Love Among the Millionaires," Paramount. Be-
came supervisor for Columbia in 1930; collaborated on
"Way of All Men." Columbia. 1930-31: adaptation and
dialogue "Connecticut Yankee." "Not Exactly Gentlemen."
".Six Cylinder Love," "Young Sinners." "Business and
Pleasure." "Heartbreak," "Stepping Sisters," "Young
America," "Week Ends Only," "Amateur Daddy," "The
Plutocrat," all Fox. In 1933: With Henry Johnson wrote
original screen play. "Arizona to Broadway," Fox; story,
"The Mad Game," "Jimmy and Sally," Fox. In 1934: Col-
laborated on screen play of "Frontier Marshal." wrote
screen play of "I Believed in You." wrote lyrics and
collaborated on screen play of "Handy Andy." Co-author
of screen play of "She Learned About Sailors." "Bright
Eyes," "Music in the Air," "365 Nights in Hollywood,"
Fox. Wrote dialogue for "Orient Express." Fox. In
1935: screen play and adaptation. "The Little Colonel,"
screen play, "Doubting Thomas," Fox; "Life Begins at
40." "$10 Raise." Fox; "The Virginia Judge," Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Stowaway."
"Pigskin Parade." "Private Number." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "On the Avenue,"
"Dead Yesterday," "That I May Live," "Fifty Roads
to Town," 20th Century-Fox.
CONSIOINE, JOHN W. JR.: Associate Producer, b.
Spokane, Wash., October 7, 1898; h. 5 feet 10 inches;
hrnwn hair and grey eyes; w. 175 pounds; e. Stanford
University, Yale College. Oxford University and Heidel-
berg University In Germany; graduated from Sheffield
Scientific School as Ph.D.: m. Carmen Pantages; hy. books.
.\mong ITnited Artists pictures produced bv him arc:
"The Eagle." "Son of the Sheik," "Klki." "The Duchess
of Buffalo," "The Tempest." "Eternal Love." Other
pictures made under his management are: "Her Night of
Romance." "Lummox." "The Locked Door," "The Bad
One." "New York Nights," "Secrets." "The Lady."
"Lottery Bride," "Putting on the Rltz," and "Abraham
Lincoln." Signed Fox Movietone contract in November,
1930. Directed "Disorderly Conduct," Fox, 1932. In
1933 associate producer. "Dancing Lady." MGM. In 1934
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produced "This Side of Heaven," IIGM. In 1935: "Mad
Love,' "Broadway Melody of 1936." MGM. In 1936:
Tiiree Live Gliosts," "The Voice of Bugle Ann," "Ab-
solute Quiet," MGM. In 1937: "Personal Property,"
MGM.
CONSTANDUROS, MABEL: Actress. In 1933 appeared
in Radio Parade," BIP. In 1935: "The Hope of His
hide, B&D, and ".Slais on Parade," Butcher.
CONTI, ALBERT: Actor. r. n. Albert de Contl
Ledassamare ; b. Trieste, formerly Austria, January 29,
1887; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown eyes and brown hair;
w. 180 pounds; e. St. Paul, Austria, high school and
law college at Graz, Austria. Specialized in law, natural
sciences; m. Patricia Cross; hy. polo, tennis. Has lived
in Trieste, Graz, Vienna, Korarom, Austria-Hungary,
Chwahnski, Slobodski, Russia, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh,
Chicago, Fort Worth. Kntered pictures April 8, 1922
Pictures include: "Eagle," "Ale.x the Great," "Mag-
nificent Flirt," "Dry Martini," "Love Song," Alex
Condax in "Captain Lash," King Alexander of Capra in
•The Exalted Flapper," Fox; Chamberlain in "Lady of
the Pavements," United Artists; Mr. Mengle In "Sat-
urday's Children," First National; Walter Klucke in
".fazz Heaven," RKO; "Show People." MGM; "He Loved
the Ladies" (1929), Christie; "The Melody Man" (1929)
Columbia; "Monte Carlo" (1930). Paramount; "Average
Husband" (1930), Educational, Mack Sennett. In 1933-
'Shanghai Madness," Fox; "Torch Singer," Paramount-
in 1934: "Beloved," Universal: "Elmer and Elsie."
Paramount. In 1935: "Mills of the Gods," Columbia;
bymphony of Living," Invincible; "Diamond Jim," Uni-
versal; "The Crusades," Paramount; "Here's to Romance,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Fatal Lady." "Hollywood
Boulevard," Paramount; "One in a Million," 20th Century-
Fox.
CONTI, GINO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CONTNER, J. BURGI: President of Producers Service
Studios Inc.. Soundfllm Enterprises Inc., Motion Picture
Camera Supply. Inc., Blue Seal Sound Devices. Inc. b.
Peoria. 111., April 8, 1906; married. Was projection
engineer in Florida for E. J. Sparks Enterprises, later
Pubhx Theatres. Photographed and produced industrial
pictures. In 1928 invented proportional aperture system
for projectors, later modified and adapted as Academy
Standard; designed and built one of the first independent
sound on film recording systems; developed and built equip-
ment for bi-pack color photography for Colorfilm Corp ,
later formed Cinecolor^
CONWAY, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CONWAY, GORDON: In 1933 designed costumes of
%^,^ yUl^ ^ ^Py-" "Aunt Sally," Gaumont-British. In
1934: The Night of the Party," "Turkey Time." "Chan-
nel crossing, ' "Jack Ahoy," Gaumont-British; "The Con-
stant Nymph," Fox.
CONWAY, JACK: Director and Actor, b. Graceville,
Minn., July 17, 1887; p. non-professionals; e. Graceville
high and public schools; m. Virginia Bushman, profes-
sional; hy. football, dogs. On the stage with the old
Belasco Company in 1907. In 1911 with Reliance Majestic
and Jack London company, acting. Has worked for
Universal, Bosworth, Sellg, Fine Arts, Bluebird, Triangle,
Federal, Pathe, Export and Import. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
and Paramount. Directed the following for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer "Brown of Harvard," "Bringing Up Father,"
•Twelve Miles Out," "Alias Jimmy Valentine," "The
Smart Set," "While the City Sleeps," "Quicksands,"
Trimmed in Scarlet, '• 'Trouble Shooter," "Soul Mater,"
•Understanding Heart," "Our Modern Maidens," '•Take
It Big." "Jungle," "They Learned About Women" and
the talker version of "Unholy Three": "New Moon,"
MGM. In 1932: "Arsene Lupin." "Red Headed Wo-
man,' "But the Flesh Is Weak." (1933) "The Nuisance,"
"Hell Below." "The Solitaire Man." MGM. In 1934:
Viva Villa." "The Girl from Missouri," "The Gay
Bride," MGM. In 19.35: "A Tale of Two Cities." "One
New York Night." MGM. In 1936: "Libeled Lady."
MGM.
CONWAY, JOSEPH: Exhibitor. Egyptian Theatre,
Bals-Cynwyd. Pa.; b. Glasgow, Scotland, April 4. 1I>04; e.
Carnegie Tech. Was bond salesman. With Stanley Com-
pany of America. Eight years as proprietor of Egyptian
Theatre.
CONWAY. MORGAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CONWAY. PAUL M.: Drama Editor. Macon Evening
News. Now in eleventh year. b. Sylacauga, Ala., Oct. 16,
1903: p. Dr. M. E. Conway. Mrs. Kathryn J. Conway;
e. high school. University of Alabama. Cumberland Univer-
sity. Lebanon. Tenn. Literary and law departments. May-
nard Law School; married, two daughters. Newspaper-
man. Press Representative and Attorney: on staffs Birm-
ingham (Ala.) Age Herald. Nashville (Tenn.) Tennessean;
Columbia (S. C.) Record, and other Southern papers;
Press representative various touring musical and dramatic
shows: Handled press on road show pictures. Admitted
to Georgia bar in 1930 and practices law in addition to
leviewine shows and handling theatre news. Macon. Ga.
COOGAN, JACKIE: Actor. b. Los Angeles, Gal.,
October 26. 1914; e. at Urban Military Academy In Los
Angeles; later attending Villanova College, California;
h. 5 feet, 7 inches; blond hair, brown eyes. First film
with Charles Chaplin in "The Kid" when he was
four years old, which began his career as a child star;
followed by "Peck's Bad Boy," "My Boy," "Trouble,"
"Daddy," "Oliver Twist," "Circus Days," "Long Live
the King," "A Boy of Flanders," "The Rag Man,"
"Old Clothes" and "Johnny Get Your Gun." When
10 years old he left pictures for three years and re-
turned to make "The Bugle Call" and "Buttons." First
talking picture was Paramount's "Tom Sawyer," second
"Huckleberry Finn." In 1934: "Home on the Range."
Paramount. In 1936-37 on vaudeville tour with Betty
Grable.
COOGAN. MARGARET: Dramatic editor. Daily Argus.
Mount Vernon. N. Y. : b. Hartford. Conn.: e. Hartford
iniblic high school, 1917: Hamilton Heights. 1918: Smith
College (A. B., 1922 A. M., 1923): Columbia University
for graduate work in psychology, English and play produc-
ing. Was for a year head of the English department,
registrar and dramatic coach at a girls' private school
near New York City, since has been on the staff of the
Daily Argus as dramatic editor.
COOGAN, ROBERT: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COOK, AILEEN: Actress. In 1936: Educational short
product.
COOK, ALAN A.: Optical Design and Research Work,
Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.; b. Rochester. N. Y., August
17, 1896; married; p. Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Cook;
e. Harvard University, AB., 1918. Spent 2 years,
1917-18, as aviator in French Army, 1919-26, lens de-
signer, Wollensak Optical Co.; 1926-29. Eastman Kodak
Co., as production supervisor in manufacture of 16 mm.
equipment; with Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. since
1929.
COOK, BENJAMIN: Sound. In 1935: "Heart's De-
sire." BIP. In 1936: "The Tenth Man," ABP.
COOK, BRUCE: Actor. b. 14 years ago; h. 69
inches; blond hair and blue eyes; vv. 130 pounds; p. non-
professionals; e. schools, professional school; hy. astronomy.
Seven years in films. Pictures include, in 1935: "Ah.
Wilderness," MGM; in 1936: "Gentle Julia," 20th-
Century-Fox.
COOK, CLYDE: Actor, b. Australia, December 16,
1891; e. In Australia. Stage and stock work. Screen
career: "The Show Down " "Southern Justice." "The
Greater Law," "Up or Down," "Triangle," "Soldiers of
Fortune," Alan Dwan; "The Toreador," "The Chauffeur."
"The Eskimo," "Lazy Bones," "The Artist," "The Pin
Head," "The Bronco Express," Educational; "He Who
Gets Slapped," MGM; "So This Is Marriage," MGM;
"Moonlight and Noses," "Should Sailors Marry," "Starva-
tion Blues," "What's the World Coming To," "Wander-
ing Papas,'' "Wife Tamers," "Scared Stiff," "White
Gold." "Celebrity." Limo Lewis in "Officer O'BTien."
Pathe; "Miss Nobody," "The Dawn Patrol" (1930),
First National; "The Brute," "Simple Sis," "The Bush
Leaguer," "A Sailor's Sweetheart," "Beware of Married
Men," "In the Headlines" (1929), Warner Bros.; Cocky
in "Captain Lash." "Women Everywhere" (1930).
Fox; Tubbs in "A Dangerous Woman," Paramount;
"The Winning of Barbara Worth," "Blodgett in "Mas-
querade," Pete In "Strong Boy," Grumlo in "Taming
of the Shrew," United Artists; Max Lagley in "Jazz
Heaven," RKO; "The Dude Wrangler' (1930), Sono Art-
World Wide; No. 2?S4, "Lucky in Love," Vitaphone
short; (1933) "West of Singapore." Monogram. Went to
England in 1933 to supervise filming of "Dick Turpin"
for John Stafford Productions. In 1935: "Calm Yourself."
MGM; "Barbary Coast." UA. In 1936: "The White
Angel." FN. In 1937: "Bulldog Drummond Escapes,"
Paramount.
COOK, DIANE: Actress. In 1936: "One in a Million."
20th Century-Fox.
COOK, DONALD: Actor, b. Portland, Ore., September
26, 1902; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 148 pounds; brown
eyes, brown hair; e. Portland public and high schools;
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liy. amateur photography and direction, writing and
drawing. Stage experience: "Rebound," "Gypsy" and
others. On screen in "The Public Enemy." "The
Penguin Pool Murder," "The Trial of Vlvlenne Ware."
"Safe In Hell," "Private Jones," "The Circus Queen
Murder." In 1933: "Jennie Gerhardt," Paramount;
"Kaby Face," "The World Changes," Warners; "The
Woman I Stole," "Brief Moment." "Fury of the
.lungle." "Fog," "The Ninth Guest," Columljia. 19;H:
•Viva Vllia," MGM; "Long Lost Father," RICO: "Whirl-
pnol." "Jealousy." "Most Precious Thing in Life." Co-
lumbia. In 1935: "Behind the Evidence." "Fugitive
Lady," Columbia; "Motive for Revenge." Majestic; "The
Cafiino Murder Case." "Murder in the Fleet," "Hert
Comes the Band," MGM; "Gigolette," Select; "Conflden
tial." Mascot. In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case." Re-
public; "The Calling of Dan Matthews," Columbia: "Ring
.-Ground the Moon," Cliesterfield; "Showbojit," U; "Can
Tills Be Dixie?". 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Two
Wise Maids," "Beware of Ladies," Republic.
COOK, EDWARD: Actor. b. 12 years ago; h. 57
inches; red hair and blue eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. non-
professionals ; e. professional school. Appeared in many
pictures. . including "Fury." "San Francisco." MGM, 1936,
"Trail of the Lonesome Pine," Paramount, 1936.
COOK, ELISHA. JR.: Actor, b. San Francisco. De-
cember 26, 1907; brown wavy hair and brown eyes; e.
St. Albans, Chicago boarding school; hy. fishing. Joined
Franl< Bacon in "Lightnin'." at the age of 14. Appeared
with Ethel Barrymore in "Kingdom of God." in "Henry,
Behave," "Many A Slip." "Tliree Cornered Moon." In
I^ondon in "Coquette." Played in vaudeville and summer
stock companies. Appeared in "Chrysalis," then "Ah,
Wilderness." Theatre Guild success. Signed by Para-
mount. In 1936: "Two in a Crovpd," U; "Pigskin
Parade," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Love Is News."
20th Century-Fox.
COOK, GLENN: Assistant director. In 1936: "Tundra."
Burroughs- Tarzan.
COOK, GRANT L.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COOK, HERMAN DEWEY: Payroll auditor. Universal,
b. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nov. 5. 1876; h. 5 ft. 5% In.;
w. 170 pounds; p. Clara D. Cook and Herman L., railroad
conductor; e. attended college. 25 years with Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific Railway at Des Moines and
Chicago. Timekeeper and traveling timekeeper. 14 years
with Universal as paymaster and payroll auditor.
COOK, JOE: b. Chicago, 1890. Moved to Evansvllle,
Ind., at early age; h. 5 feet 5 Indies; light brown hair
and gray eyes; w. 140 pounds; married; hy. fishing,
motor boating and cooking. First stage experience at age
of 12 when he Joined "Dr. Buckner's Medicine Show."
Later joined "Juggling Barretts," and then had own act
Itnown In vaudeville as "The One Man Show." After
several years of vaudeville made debui in musical comedy
in Earl Carroll's "Vanities." Next was starred by Jones
and Grsen In his own show, "Rain or Shine." Columbia
pictures signed him for debut in motion pictures of h!r
comedy. "Rain or Shine." In 1933 appeared in the
musical comedy. "Hold Your Horses." Signed by Fox.
In 1935: Educational short product. In 1937: "Arizona
Mahoney." Paramount.
COOK, JOHN C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
COOK. MAXINE: Actress, b. 16 years ago; h. 5
feet 5 inches; red-blond hair and blue eyes; w. 110
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. professional school,
dancing, singing, etc. ; hy. sports. Films include In
1935: "Captain Blood," Warners; "Les Miserables,"
United Artists; "Ah. Wilderness." MGM. In 1936:
"Sins of Man," 20th Century-Fox; "Show Boat," Uni-
versal.
COOK, PROCTOR F. : Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on "Love in Bloom." Paramount.
COOK, WILLARO B.: President, Pathescope Company
of America, Inc., Treasurer and General Manager, Koda-
scope Libraries; b. Erie, Pa., November 3, 1871; married;
e. graduate civil engineer. University of Virginia, 1892.
Sixteen years, general western agent. Van Camp Packing
Co., Indianapolis. Ind.; 3 years in engineering. Organized
and Is executive of the Pathescope Company of America.
Inc. In 1914. Inventor and manufacturer of The New
Premier Pathescope. Three terms president of Society of
Motion Picture Engineers. Organized Kodascope Libraries,
general manager since 1923.
COOK AND BROWN: In 1935: Universal short product.
COOKE, ALFRED ALISTAIR: Film critic and broad-
caster, b. Manchester, England, Nov. 20. 1908; m. Ruth
Emerson. New York City; e. Jesus College, Cambridge.
B.A. 1930. 1930-32 research in dramatic criticism,
Cambridge University, and (on Commonwealth Fellow-
ship) at Yale. 1932-33. Harv'ard, 1933-34. Appointed
member of British Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Com-
mittee on Spoken English. 1935. Film Critic of British
Broadcasting Corporation, 1934-37; film critic. 'Sight And
Sound." 1934-37. London commentator, National Broad-
casting Company. 1936-7; pubs. — "Garbo and the Night
Watchmen." (antliology of British and American film
critics) (1937). To U. S. in April, 1937.
COOKE, JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CCOKE, RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
COOLE, AL.: Actor, b. Los Angeles, September 25.
1891; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown eyes and brown hair; w.
175 pounds; e. Los Angeles. Vevay, Switzerland: special-
ized in botany, entomology, anatomy; married; hy. swim-
ming, dancing and all indoor sports. Has lived In Los
Angeies, New York, Calabasar, Paris, Santa Monica.
London and Rome. Entered pictures in 1921. Appeared
in "Face on the Bar Room Floor," "Three Must Get
Theirs," "Her Father Said No," "Legionnaires In Paris,"
"Racing Blood," "Fighting Blood."
COOLEY, FRANK L.: Actor, b. Natchez, Miss., 1876;
h. 5 feet SVz inches; gray eyes and hair; w. 170 pounds;
e. San Francisco and Oakland; married Gladys Kings-
bury. Has lived in Natchez, Cincinnati, Philadelphia,
New York, Grldley, Santa Barbara, Honolulu, San Ber-
nardino. Entered pictures in 1912 with Keystone Com-
pany through George Nichols. Pictures include: "First
year," "More Pay — Less Work," "Wanted — A Coward,"
■The Mad Racer."
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
COOLEY, HALLAM:
Almanac.)
COOMBE, CAROL: Player. b. Perth, Western Aus-
tralia, September 20, 1911; blond hair; hy. athletics; p.
Sir Thomas and Lady Coombe, non-professional; e.
.Aschani School; Dilbhur Hall, Sydney, Australia. From
Australia to England In 1931. After appearing as extra
in British films, played in "The Ghost Train" (1931).
Gainsborough; "Four Winds," B.I.P. ; "The Rasp," Fox-
British, and "Help Yourself," Warner-FN-British. In
1935: "My Lucky Star." Gaumont-Britlsh; "The Man
Without a Face," Radio-British; "Straight from the
Heart." Universal.
COONAN, DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COOPER, ANTHONY KEMBLE: Actor. In 19.36:
MGM short product.
COOPER, BETTY JANE: In 1935: appeared with
Lathrop Brothers in "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Para-
mount; appeared In "Collegiate," Paramount. In 1936;
Paramount short product.
COOPER, COURTNEY RYLEY: Writer. In 19.''.1
wrote dialogue and narrative of "Wild Cargo." RKO. In
1936: wrote screen story which was the basis of "The
Plainsman." Paramount.
COOPER, DALEY, JR.: Actor. In 1937: "Pagliacci."
UA.
COOPER, EDNA MAY: Actress, b. Baltimore, Md.,
h. 5 feet 6Va; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 130; p. Mary
Mae Robinson and James H. Cooper, non-professionals: e.
Hollywood high school. Sacred Heart convent, Maryland.
St. Joseph College, Oklahoma; m. Karl Brown, director:
hy. aviation. Stage experience In stock. On screen in:
"Changelings." "The .\pache." "Code of the Air," "King
of Kings" and "His Divine Woman." Graduate of Parks
Air College, St. Louis. Has Government pilot's license.
Holder of the woman's world's refueling endurance record.
Decorated with "Merite Aeronautique" by King Carol II
of Rumania, Made around-the-world flight.
COOPER, EDWARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Thf
Working Man," Warner; "Diplomaniaes," RKO'
"Female." First National. In 1935: "Clive of India."'
UA-20th Century; "The Perfect Gentleman." MGM. In
1936: "To Mary— With Love."' 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"On the Avenue." 20th Cent. -Fox.
COOPER, FLORENCE: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COOPER, GARY: Actor. r. n. Frank J. Cooper; b
Helena, Mont., May 7, 1901; h. 6 feet 2 inches; dart
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Alice
and Charles H. Cooper, non -professional; e. Dunstable
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school. England, Helena, Mont., and Iowa College. Grin-
nell, la.; m. Veronica Balfe, who appeared in motion pic-
tures under the name Sandra Shaw; hy. fishing, hunting,
riding, swimming and is a taxidermist. Stage experienct
gathered while playing in amateur production at high
school and college. Deciding upon a screen career he
vvorlied as an extra for one year, then got a part with
Hans Tissler, independent, in a two reeler; Eileen Sedg-
wick was his first leading lady; then followed a lead in
■'Winning of Barbara Worth" for United Artists; thence
to Paramount where he has appeared in "It," "Children
of Divorce," "Wings," "Arizona Bound," "Nevada,"
"His Woman," "Fighting Caravans," "City Streets," "I
Take This Woman," Paramount; (1932) "Devil and the
Deep." uU Paramount; (1933): "A Farewell to Arms."
Paramount; "Today We Live," Metro-Goldwyn-Maver ;
"If I Had A Million," "One Sunday Afternoon," "De-
sign for Living," "Alice in Wonderland." all Paramount.
in:!4: "Operator Thirteen." MGM: "Now and Forever."
Paramount. In li)35: "Lives of a Beng-al Lancer." "Peter
Ibbetson," Paramount; "The Wedding Night," United
Artists. In 1936: "Desire." "The General Died at Dawn."
"The Plainsman," Paramount; "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town."
Columbia.
COOPER, GEORGE: Sound engineer and player. b.
Newark, N. J., December 18, 1892; h. 5 feet 9% ir>-hes-
dark blue eyes and dark brown hair; w. 162 pounds; e
private teachers; married and has 4 children, Dorothy,
15; George, Jr., 11; Jack, 8; Edwina, 7; hy. flying. Has
had stage experience. Has lived in Brooklyn, N. Y., and
Santa Monica, Cal. Entered pictures in 1908. Pictures
include: "Trail of "98," Bozo in "Hell's Angels," Caddo;
"Havana Widows," F. N. Sound technician for "Let's
Fall in Love," acted in and recorded "Before Midnight,"
Columbia. In 1934 appeared in "The Big Shakedown."
"The Personality Kid." First National; "Broadway Bill."
Columbia : recorded "The Ninth Guest." "Sisters Under
the Skin." "The Fighting Ranger." "The Party's Over."
Columbia. In 1935: "West of the Pecos," Radio; "Murder
in the Clouds." Warner; "Doubting Thomas," Fox; sound
engineer, "Behind the Evidence." "Fugitive Lady." "I'll
Love You Always," "Men of the Hour," "Escape from
Devil's Island," "A Feather In Her Hat," "If You Could
Only Cook," "Superspeed." "Don't Gamble With Love."
Col. In 1936: "And So They Were Married." "They Met
in a Taxi." "Adventure in Manhattan," "Theodora Goes
Wild," Columbia; "Sitting on the Moon," Republic:
"Missing Girls." Chesterfield; "Ride 'Em Cowboy." U.
In 1937: "Step Lively, Jeeves," "That I May Live."
20th Cent. -Fox.
COOPER. GEORGE A.: Film Director. Twickenham
Film Studios. Ltd. b. British sub.lect. April 29. 1894;
married. Previously journalist, author, actor and drama-
tist. Editor-in-chief to TTnione CinematoKraphica Italiana.
Director of productions, Gaumont Company. Ltd.. London.
Director of production. British Screen Productions. Ltd.
"^f-'de first British talking picture for DePorest Phono
Films, Ltd.. at Clapham. London. Director. Twickenham
Film Studios. Ltd.. St. ilaraarets, Middlc-iox Paramount-
British (B & D) : Fox-British; Quality Films. Ltd. (1936).
COOPER, GEORGIA: Actress. In 1937: "Four Days
Wonder," U.
COOPER. GERALD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COOPER, HORACE CLAUDE: (See 19.36-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
COOPER, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
COOPER, JACK: Publicity. b. Croydon, Surrey,
England Oct. 29. 1903: h. 5 feet 6 Inches; brown hair
and gray eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. Max Cooper and Edith
Bromljerg; e. England. Canada, and one year Columbia
University; six years of art. eight years of music; ra.
Marie Tillin. 1927. Was railroad clerk, traffic manager,
newspaperman, including drama department of Los Angeles
Times. Was in publicity department, Warner Bros.-
First National, with Cecil B. DeMille at Paramount,
two and a half years each. Publicity department of 20th
Centurv-Fox. Wrote original story "Honeymoon Pilot."
Columbia.
COOPER, JACKIE: Child actor, b. Los Aneeles. Cal..
Sent. 15. 1923; h. 4 feet. 11 inches: w. 102 pounds;
blond hair, hazel eyes; hy. boats and euns: n. Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. J. Bigelow; e. private tutor. Pictures: 1929:
"Fox Movietone Follies." 1930: "Our Gang." 1931:
"Skinny," Paramount: "Donovan's Kid." RKO. 1932:
"Sooky." Paramount: "The Champ." MGM. 1933;
"Divorce in the Family," "When A Feller Needs a
Friend." MGM: "The Bowery," U. A.: "Lone Cowboy."
Paramount. 1934: "Treasure Island." JIGM : "Peck's Bad
Boy." Fox. 1935: "Dinky." Warner; "O'Shaughnessey's
Boy." MGM. In 1936; "Tough Guy." "The Devil Is a
Sissy." MGM.
COOPER, JOHN ALEXANDER, Lt.-Col.: President,
Motion Picture Distributors and Exhibitors of Canada;
b. Clinton, Ontario, Canada, February 5, 1868; married;
p. William and Mary (McKenzie) Cooper; e. University
of Toronto, B.A., LL.B. ; McKenzie Fellowship In Con-
stitutional History, 1895. Joined MacLean Publishing Co.
1892; became editor of "Canadian Magazine" 1895; editor,
"Canadian Courier," 190(5-15. Raised and trained 198th
Battalion (Canadian BufTs) and went to France. Direc-
tor, Canadian Bureau of Information, New York, 1919-21.
I'resident and secretary. Motion Picture Distributors and
lOxhihitors of Canada since 1921.
COOPER, J. GORDON: Assistant director. In 1935:
"The Daring Young Man," 20th Century-Fox.
COOPER, KEN: Actor. In 1935: "Stormy," Universal.
In 1936; "Comin' Round the Mountain," "The Singing
Cowboy." Republic.
COOPER, LILLIAN KEMBLE: Actress. In 1936:
"A Woman Rebels." RKO-Radio; "Three Live Ghosts,"
MG.M; 'The White Angel," FN. In 1937: "Ready,
Willing and Able," WB.
COOPER, MARY LOUISE: Child actress. In 1936:
"These Three." UA.
COOPER, MELVILLE: Actor, b. Birmingham, Eng-
land; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
175 pounds; p. W. C. J. and Frances Brennan Cooper,
non -professionals; e. English public schools and King
Edward's School in Birmingham, England; m. Rita Page:
hy, golf, tennis. On stage in plays including "The
Farmer's Wife," "This Year of Grace," "Journey's
End," "Laburnum Grove" and "Jubilee." On screen in
1934: "The Private Life of Don Juan," London Films.
In 1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel," London Films-
United Artists; "The Bishop Misbehaves." MGM. With
MGM. In 1936: "The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM. In
1937: "The L^st of Mrs. Cheyney." MGM.
COOPER, MERIAN C. : Vice-president Selznlck In-
ternational Pictures, Inc. ; b Jacksonville, Pla., Oct. 24,
l.'OS; h. 5 feet 8; brown hair, brown eyes; w. 165
pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cooper; e. Jacksonville,
and Lawrence Prep school at Lawrenceville, N. J., then at
Annapolis; m. Dorothy Jordan. In World War and upon
his return he joined an expedition which was undertaking
a trip around the world, and on this trip he met Ernest
B. Schoedsack, who became his partner. When they were
off the southwestern coast of Arabia they filmed "Grass,"
and next journeyed to Indo-China, where they made
"Chang." Later they made "The Four Feathers." Pro-
ducer at RKO of "Most Dangerous Game," "Phantom of
Crestwood," "King Kong." Early in 1933 succeeded David
O. Selznick In charge of all Radio production on Coast and
produced "Melody Cruise," "Professional Sweetheart."
"Bed of Roses." "Headline Shooter," "Rafter Romance,"
"One Man's Journey." "Midshipman Jack," "Ann Vlckers,"
"Chance at Heaven," "After Tonight," "Little Woman."
"Flying Down :o Rio," "Son of Kong." In 1934: "Two
Alone," "The Lost Patrol," "Spitfire," "Long Lost
Father," "The Meanest Girl in Town," "The Crime Doc-
tor," "Finishing School," RKO. In 1935: "She." "The
Last Days of Pompeii." RKO. September, 1935, be-
came executive producer for Pioneer Pictures. In 1936:
"Dancing Pirate." RKO-Radio. June, 1936, became
vice-president. Selznick International Pictures. Author of
four published books: "The Sea Gvpsy," "Grass." "Under
the White Eagle," "Things Men Die For."
COOPER, OLIVE: Dialogue director and writer. In
1934: "I Hate Women," Goldsmith. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play. "Hot Tip," RKO; collaborated on screen
play, "Streamline Express," "Confidential." Mascot. In
1936: collaborated on screen play, "The Return of Jimmy
Valentine." "Laughing Irish Eyes," "Follow Your
Heart," "Dancing Feet," "Hearts in Bondage," "Happy
Go Lucky," Republic. In 1937: collaborated on ' screen
play "Join the Navy," "The Hit Parade." "Jim Han-
vey. Detective." Republic.
COOPER. OLIVE: Actress. In 1933 appeared lo
"Cohens and Kellys in Trouble." Universil. In 1936:
"Navy Born," U.
COOPER. PHILLIP: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"Viva Villa," MGM. In 1935: "Under the Pampas
Moon," Fox.
COOPER, RALPH: Actor. In 1936: "White Hunter,"
20th Century-Fox.
COOPER. RALPH: Dance director. In 1936: "The
Poor Little Rich Girl," "Lloyds of London," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
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COOPER, TOM: Actor. In 1937: "Trouble in Texas,"
GN.
COOPER, VIOLET KEMBLE: Actress, b. London, 1886;
m. Walter Ferris. Comes from a generation of stage play-
ers. Made her first stage appearance in 1904 when she
played in "Charlie's Aunt" and has subsequently appeared
in many plays including "Peg o' My Heart," "Dear
Brutus," "The School for Scandal," "The Servant in the
House," "The Command to Love," "The Apple Cart,"
title role of "Lyslstrata" and "He." In 1935 appeared
in "David Coppertleld." "Vanessa — Her Love Story."
.MGM; "Cardinal Bichelieu," 20th Century-United Artists.
In 1936: "The Invisible Bay," Universal; "Borneo
and Juliet." MGM.
COOPER, WILLIAM J.: A director of Motion Pic-
ture Besearch Council. Commissioner of Education, b.
Sacramento, Cal., Nov. 24, 1882; ra. l^dna Curtis ot
Sacramento, Aug. 19, 1908; children — William Curtis,
Elizabeth Fales, John Stanley; p. William James and
Kelle Stanley (Leary) Cooper; e. A.H., University
of California, 1906; A.M., 1917; Ed.D., University of
Southern California, 1928; LL.D., Whittier (Calif.)
College. 1927, College City of Detroit 1929, Bitming-
ham Southern College, 1930, Lafayette College (Easton,
I'a.), 1931; Litt.D., B. 1. State College, 1931.
COOPER, WILLIS: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Pigskin Parade," 20th Century-Fox.
COOTS,
ruanac. )
COPE, J. N.: Sound recorder. In 1935: collaborated on
sound recording, "The Big Broadcast of 1936," "Coronado,"
"It's a Great Life," "Here Comes Cookie," "The Last
Outpost," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on sound
"Straight from the Shoulder." "College Holiday,"
l^aramount. In 1937: collaborated on sound "Murder
Goes to College," Paramount.
COPELAND, ELIZABETH: Pen name, Hollis Wood.
Motion picture editor. News Leader, Bichmond, Va. ; b.
Bichmond, Va., May 3; p. W. S. and Grace B. Cope-
land; e. regular public preparatory schools. Sweet Briar
College and Surrette School of Music, Concord, Mass.
Women's club editor on Bichmond Times Dispatch 1932-33.
In December, 1933, started as film columnist on News
Leader, taking over entire managership of motion picture
department in October, 1936.
COPELAND, NICK: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"Manhattan Love Song," Monogram: "The Hell Cat."
Columbia. In 1935: "Murder in the Clouds," Warner. In
1936; "Man Hunt," Warner; "Neighborhood House,"
.MGM; "The Legion of Terror," Columbia.
COPELAND, RAYMOND M.: Branch Manager, b.
Blanchard, Iowa, Oct. 15, 1889; p. Joseph and Sally
Copeland; e. Blanchard High School graduate: Tarkio
College. Tarkio, Mo.; married. In insurance business in
Des Moines; with 109th Engineers, organized in Des
Moines for Sandstorm Division at Camp Cody. Circuit
theatres, 20 houses of Adams Theatre Company. 1919-21.
Film salesman for W. W. Hodkinson, Des Moines. Sales-
man for Universal, then Paramount salesman. Charter
member of Paramount's 100 per cent club during first
two years. In 1927 took management of Paramount
branch In Des Moines.
COPELAND, SID: Writer. City editor ot the
Spokane Press, Spokane, Washington, b. Birmingham, Eng-
land. May 20. 1909; p. Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Copeland,
Spokane. Wash. : e. Toronto. Ontario, and Spokane public
schools and Washington State College: m. June 10. 1934 to
Sylvia Gordon of San Francisco, Ca\. Left college, June.
1932. and started on The Spokane Press, where he has
been since.
COPPING, CECIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CORAL, TITO: Actor, b. Caracas, Venezuela; h. 5
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
real name
hy. - - - hobby
•vV.
- - weight
Coo — Cor
feet, 8 inches; w. 145 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes.
Made his stage debut in Mexico. Appeared in several
revues and operettas in New York. Sang on the radio.
In 1935: "Goin' to Town," Paramount.
CORBETT, BEN: Actor, b. Hudson, IlL ; e. Lexington,
111., and attended Dilley's College in Dixon, 111. Horse-
man. Doubled for William Duncan and Antonio Moreno.
With Hoot Gibson in 26 pictures. Appeared in ".45
Calibre War" (1929), Pathe; "Bar L Banch' (1930),
"Bidin' Law" (1930), Big. 4. In 1934: "The Last
Uound-Up." Paramount; "Girl Trouble," Astor short
product. In 1936: "Empty Saddles," U.
CORBETT, LEONORA: Actress, b. London. England,
June 28, 1908; e. Oxford High School. Stage experience
dates from 1927. In 1934 appeared in "The (Constant
Nymph," Fox; "Wild Boy." "Friday, the 13th," Gau-
mont-British. In 1935: "Heart's Desire," BIP. In
1936: "Living Dangerously," ABP.
CORBETT, MARJORIE: Actress. In 1934 appeared In
"Turkey Time," Gaumont-British; "The Broken Bosary,"
Butchers; "Stormy Weather," "Dirty Work," Gaumont;
"The Price of a Song," Fox-British; "Windfall,' Badio;
"Pay Box Adventure," Paramount; "The Reverse Be My
Lot," Columbia.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CORBETT, WILLIAM:
Almanac.)
CORBIN, VIRGINIA LEE: Actress. b. l^rescott,
Ariz., December 5, 1910; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blonde
hair and blue eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. Frances V. Cox,
and Leon E. Corbln, non-professionals; e. private tutor;
hy. horses, swimming, tennis and dancing. Stage experi-
ence with the Orpheum Circuit for three and one -half
years. Screen experience in such pictures as "The City
That Never Sleeps," "The Perfect Sap," "Ladies at
I'lay," "Hands Up," "Bare Knees" and "Head of the
Family," "Knee High" (1929), Gotham.
CORBOY, SUSAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CORBY, FRANCIS: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated
on photography, "The Bohemian Girl," MGM.
CORCORAN, GEORGE (RED): Actor, b. Seattle.
Wash., May 12, 1905; h. 6 feet; red hair and small blue
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. public
schools of Seattle and Washington University; left college
during his third year to go into vaudeville; appearing
with Fanchon and Marco and then with Orpheum Circuit;
hy. amateur photography. Made several shorts for Warner
during 1928 and 1929. Appeared in "Not Damaged"
(1930). Fox. Under contract to Fox Film. In 1933:
"Too Much Harmony," Paramount.
CORD, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
COR DA, MARIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CORDAY, MARCELLE: Actress. b. Brussels; h. 5
feet 7V2 inches; light brown hair and gray eyes; w. 125
pounds; p. mother, sculptress. Belgian, father French;
e. in Geneva and Paris; m. Captain Cook, professional:
(and has one son 16 years ot age) hy. loves music, great
reader, all sports, some of which are sailing, swimming
and horseback riding. Stage experience as follows: Played
in Brussels at Bare theatre, also in CJeneva, Switzerland,
and was with Jacques Coppeau in Paris. Here Otto Kahn
bought out Theatrical du Zieux Colomler and brought the
organization with a repertoire ot 25 plays to New York
to the Garrick theatre. Also played with the Pasadena
Players. On screen: Played character parts In many
productions, among them Mistress Hibbons in "Scarlet
Letter," with Lillian Gish, Sonya in "Into His King-
dom," with Corinne Griffith; Marie in "When a Man
Loves," with John Barrymore; Henrietta DurnbuU in
"Quality Street." with Marion Davies; Marquise de
Brissac in "They Had to See Paris," with Will Bogers,
and Blanche. French housekeeper, in "The Trespasser."
with Gloria Swanson. Freelance player. In 1933: "The
Barbarian," MGM. In 1935: "Hands Across the Table,"
Paramount. In 1936: "The Great Ziegfeld," MGM.
COR DELL, FRANK: Actor. In 1936: "The Texas
Bangers," Paramount.
CORDER, GUS: Head of Dolge and Corder Agency;
b. Chester, S. C Jan. 7, 1897; p. Mrs. Mary W. Corder;
e. graduate of law, Vanderbilt University. Has been con-
nected with motion picture business for 12 years. Started
with Lasky-Paramount Co., in 1920. for a period ot six
years, then to MGM for three years. Has served as
casting director for both studios, also spending much time
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Cor — Cor
In the production end. Became connected with the agency
business in 1928 when Grant B. Dolge was alone as
general manager of the Grant K. Dolge Agency. Dolge
died on June 1. 1932, and Corder took over his business
under name of Dolge and Corder Agency, at 9538 Brighton
Way, Beverly Hills, Cal.
CORDING. HARRY: Actor, b. New York City. April
29, 1894; h. 6 feet; hazei eyes and brown hair; e. 196
pounds: e. Rugby. Entered pictures in 1921. Pictures
include: ''Sins of the Fathers," Paramount; Stephan in
"The Patriot," Paramount; Dirk Torpe in "Christina."
Fox; Gallagher In "Isle of Lost Ships," First National:
Belarab in "The Rescue," United Artists; Peter in "The
Squall." Sergeant Dostal in "Bride of the Regiment."
First National; "The Right of Way" (1930). First Na-
tional: "Rough Romance" (1930). Fox. In 1933: "Cap-
tured." Warner: "To the Last Man." Paramount. In
1934: "The Black Cat," Universal. In 1935: "The Cru-
sades," "Peter IbbetSon," Paramount; "Captain Blood,"
FN. In 1936: "Road Gang," "The White Angel," FN;
"Sutter's Gold," U; "Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio.
CORDISH, NAT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CORDOBA, IRMA: Actress, b. Buenos Aires. Argen-
tina, July 20, 1913; blond hair and green eyes; p. non-
professionals; e. high school graduate; hobby Is the
theatre. Was in theatre. Films include "Internado de
Medicina," Cabildo Films; "El Caballo del pueblo,'
Lumiton; "Noches de Buenos Aires," Lumiton; all 1935.
CORDON, NORMAN: Singer. In 1935: Educational
short product.
COREENE, MARCELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COREY, JIM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CORIO, RAFAEL: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Ladies
Should Listen," Paramount. In 1936: "His Brother's
Wife," MGM.
CORMACK. BARTLETT: Writer, b. Hammond. Ind.,
March 19, 1908; e. University of Chicago; h. 5 feet 10'^
inches; w. 132 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; hy. tennis;
m. non-professional. Member of Maurice Broune's Little
Theatre Company in Chicago; two years acting In stock:
company manager and press agent in New York. Wrote
"The Racket." which was produced in New York in 1927.
Among screen plays he has written are "The Racket."
Caddo; "Gentlemen of the Press," Paramount; "The
toughing Lady," Paramount; "The Green Murder Case,"
Paramount; "The Benson Murder Case," "The Spoilers,"
Paramount; "The Front Page," Caddo; "Kick In," "For
Men Only," "Buy Your Woman," all Paramount. In
1932: "Is My Face Red?" "Phantom of Crestwood,"
"Thirteen Women." "Half Naked Truth." Radio. In
1933: "This Day and Age." Paramount. In 1934: Col-
laborated on screen play of "Four Frightened People."
wrote screen play of "The Trumpet Blows," "Pursuit of
Happiness," "Cleopatra," Paramount. In 1935: adapta-
tion, "Doubting Thomas," Fox; collaborated on screen
play, "Orchids to Y'ou," Fox; collaborated on "We're
Only Human,' RKO-Radio. In 1936: "Fury," MGM.
CORNELL, ALYCE ELINOR: Exhibitor, Galewood
Theatre. 1056 Burton Street, Grand Rapids, Mich.; b. Not.
i. 1912; education, high school and finishing school.
Was ballet dancer. Started in Grand Rapids, and
traveled with a small company, later joining act of Paul
L. McCarty, Keith Circuit. Connected with Galewood
Theatre five years.
CORNELL, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CORNELL, DR. PETER C: Father of Katharine Cor-
nell, famous stage actress. Native Buffalonian. Had ex-
tensive medical training in Germany and took bis degree,
but never practiced medicine. Managed the Majestic,
legitimate road show and stock house, for 25 years. He
and E. D. Stair, Detroit publisher and theatrical magnate,
were partners in various theatrical ventures. Retiring
nine years ago. Dr. Cornell became one of most prominent
upstate New York industrialists and capitalists. Was a
leader In formation of Trico Products. Inc., manufacturers
of automobile accessories; still Is a director.
CORNWALL, ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CORONO, BENITO: Actor. r. n. Cesare Maufredo
Orizo; b. Rome, Italy, October 26, 1898: h. 5 feet, 9
inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 148 pounds; p.
Carolina Origo De Tullio and the late Currio Orizo. non-
professionals; e. Military School. ex-Italian Cavalry Offi-
cer; m. Francesco Grigs Wilson; hy. horseback riding.
Lhh^I' 1^"°''" *" general, very fond of arts, keen in
7r^.l.ui' '2"|"a8es. ancient decoration and furnishing, and
traveling Since childhood in dramatic societies, mostly
Jl^l^'°^^}'^ "i"' *"'' characterization of the classic ancient
?n,^ J" T. '?'"^®'^ P'"^' "f *•>« "''f'ely known stage litera-
ture of Italy, France and England. Always extremely
interested in acting but never reached the ambition of
becoming a professional until after he left the army, where
he had been kept by the birth tradition of his family.
For three years in Paris with several companies, then In
Nice with independent Italian, French and English pro-
ducers, later in London with British International. Para-
mount British, Gainsborough, and German concerns. Ont
of the founder! of the British Film Artists Guild, mem-
bers of the Association des artistes cinematographiques of
Paris and Nice. "Louveurs In Passe," "Palais of Danse,"
_ Margot. ' "Der Film Fraulein," "After the Verdict."
.u i?"' Woman," "A Knight in London," are some of
the Alms In which he has appeared, generally in
sophisticated roles. Speaks Italian. English. French and
Spanish. Joined Halotone Film Productions.
CORRADO. GINO: Actor, b. Florence, Italy; e. Col-
lege of Strada. Italy, St. Bede College. Peru. 111. Pictures
include: "The White Black Sheep." First National;
Women's Wares." "The Devil'g Skipper." "Prowlers
of the Sea." "The House of Scandals." Tiffany; "The
Gun Runner." "The Rainbow." Tiffany-Stahl; Aramis
in "The Iron Mask," United Artists: Agent of Doublas
In "One Woman Idea," Fox; Rimeriz in "The Golden
Bridle," Universal; Serge in "A Notorious Affair " First
National; "Senor Americano" (1929). Universal, in 1935:
"Paradise Canyon." Monogram. In 1936: "Magnlflcent
Obsession, " Universal; "Rebellion." Crescent.
CORRELL, MADY: Actress. h. New York City; e.
public. Highland Park High and Detroit Delancey School;
h. 5 ft. 3 in.; w, 115 pounds; hazel eyes and brown
hair; p. Louise Barthel. actress. On stage in "Young
Sinners." "Springtime for Henry." "Dead End," and
many others. In 1937: "Midnight Madonna," Paramount.
CORREY, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CORRIGAN, "CRASH": See Ray Benard.
CORRIGAN. D'ARCY: Actor. Appeared in "The Last
Warning" (1929). Universal. In 1935: "The Informer,"
RKO. In 1936: "Mary of S.otland." RKO-Radio. In
1937: "The Plough and the Stars." RKO-Radio.
CORRIGAN. EMMETT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CORRIGAN, LLOYD: Writer and director. b. San
Francisco, Cal., Oct. 16, 1900. e. University of California.
Went into pictures after graduation; while working in a
picture with Raymond Griffith he Injured his foot and
during that time became a writer, joining Paramount;
in 1929 wrote "Dr. Fu Manchu," "Sweetie," "The
Saturday Night Kid," "Two Black Crows in A. E F.,"
"The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu": co-director on "Follow
Thru"; wrote screen play for "Anybody's Woman" and
directed "Along Came Ruth," "Daughter of the Dragon,"
"Beloved Bachelor," Paramount. In 1932: "No One
Man," "The Broken Wing," "He Learned About Women,"
"Madam Racketeer," Paramount. In 1934: "He Learned
.\bout Women." "La Cucaracha," "By Your Leave." RKO-
Radio. In 1935: directed "Murder on a Honeymoon."
RKO. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate," RKO.
CORRIGAN, RAY: Actor. In 1936: "The Three Mes-
auiteers," "The Country Gentlemen," Republic. In 1937:
"Join the Marines," Republic.
CORSON, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Seattle. Wash., Dec.
23, 1909; e. high school and University of Washington;
h. 6 ft. 1 in. ; w. 170 lbs. ; brown eyes and hair. Was
commercial model. In 1937: "Riddle of the Dangling
PearL" RKO-Radio.
CORT, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CORTEZ, LITA: Actress. In 1936: "Three on the
Trail," Paramount; "Rebellion," Crescent.
CORTEZ, RICARDO: Actor, r. n. Jack Krantz, b.
Vienna. Sept. 19, 1899; h. 6 feet 1; black hair, brown
eyes: w. 175; e. New York; m. Mrs. Christina Lee; hy.
beach and gymnasium sports, horseback riding, polo.
Began screen career as contract player with Paramount.
Pictures Include: "Sixty Cents an Hour," "Children of
Jazz," "In the Name of Love," "The Spaniard," "Not
So Long Ago," "The Pony Express," "The Private Life
of Helen of Troy," First National; "A Grain of Dust,"
MGM; "By Whose Hand," Columbia: "Sorrows of Satan."
U.A. : suitor in "Phantom in the House." Continental;
"The Younger Generation" (1929). Columbia; "Excess
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Cor — Cos
Baggage" (1929), Mclro-Goldwyn -Mayer; "New Orleans"
(1929). "The Lost Zeppelin" (1929). Midstream" (1930).
Tlflfany; "Her Man." Pathe; "No One Man," Paramount;
(1931-32). "Men of Chance," "Symphony of Six Million."
"Is My Face Bed," "Thirteen Women," RKO; "Flesh,"
MGM; (1933) "Midnight Mary." MGM; "Broadway Bad."
Fox; "Torch Singer." "Big Executive." Paramount; "The
House on 56th Street." Warner. 1931: "The Big Shake-
down." "The Man With Two Faces." "Mandalay." "Won-
der Bar," First National; "The Firebird" and "I Am
a Thief," Warner; "A Lost Lady." First National: "Hat.
Coat and Glove." RKO. In 1935: "Shadow of Doubt."
MGM; "Tlie White Cockatoo," "Special Agent," "Frisco
Kid," Warner; "Manhattan Moon," Universal. In 1936:
"Man Hunt," "The Walking Dead," Warner; "Murder of
Dr. Harrlgan." "The Case of the Black Cat," WB;
"Postal Inspector," U. In 1937: "Her Husband Lies,"
Paramount.
CORTEZ. STANLEY: Cameraman. In 1937: "Four
Days Wonder." U.
CORTHELL, HERBERT: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Cohens and Kellys In Trouble." "Only Yesterday," Uni-
versal; "Lone Cowboy," Paramount. In 1934: "Bom-
bay Mail." "There Ain't No Justice." Universal short
product; "Let's Talk It Over." "Uncertain Lady." Uni-
versal. In 1935: "The Fire Trap." Empire. In 1936:
"The Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "Dancing Feet,"
Republic.
CORUM. BILL: Sports Commentator. In 1936: Tlta-
phone sliort product; 1935-37: RKO short subjects.
CORWAY, FERRY: Player. In 1936: Universal short
product.
COSBEY, JACKIE: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture AI-
iiiiinac.)
COSBEY, RONNIE: Actor, b. Alhambra, Cal., 5V4
years ago; p. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert L. Cosbey. non-
professional. Began his screen career at the age of 2%
In "East Lynne" with Ann Harding. Has appeared In
the Paramount pictures "The Big Broadcast," "If I Had
a Million." "King of the .Tungle" ; also In "Dance Hall
Hostess." Mayfalr; "Ever in My Heart." Warner. In
1934: "Carolina," "Now I'll Tell," Fox: "The Circus
Clown." "Registered Nurse." First National. In 1935:
"Oil for the Lamps of China." "Personal Maid's Secret."
Warner; "Public Opinion." Invincible. In 1936: "Next
Time We Love," "Sutter's Gold," U; "Boulder Dam,"
WB.
COSENTINO, JOHN: Special representative. Spectrum
Pictures Corporation; b. New York City, Sept. 2, 1898;
married. Entered motion picture industry In 1916. Book-
keeper. Selznick Pirtiires Corporation. With Tiffany Pro-
ductions. Inc., 1925 to 1932. Amity Pictures, to 1935.
COSGRAVE, LUKE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COSGROVE. DOUGLAS: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
COSGROVE. JACK: Head of special effects department.
Selznick International Pictures. Joined Selznick from
Columbia, 1936. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "The
Garden of Allah."
COSLOW, SAM : Songwriter. Paramount, b. New York
City, Dec. 27. 1902; m. Esther Muir; p. Harry and
Rebecca. Wrote songs and musical comedy scores in New
York. Films include: "Turn off the Moon." "Champagne
Waltz." "Rhythm on the Range." "100 Men and a Girl,"
"Swing High. Swing Low." "Poppy." "College Humor."
"Too Much Harmony." "All the King's Horses." "Eight
Girls in a Boat." "It's Love Again." "Gilded Lily,"
"Paramount on Parade." "Many Happy Returns." "Mur-
der at the Vanities." "Belle of New Orleans." "Double
or Nothing." "Mountain Music." "Honey."
COSSAR, JOHN: Actor, b. London. England; attended
public and high schools in New York CJlty. Stage experi-
ence in "The Great Ruby." "The White Slave" and many
others. Vaudeville experience. Film work with the
Essanay company in Chicago.
COSSART, ERNEST: Actor, b. Cheltenham, England;
h. 5 feet 9 Inches ; light brown hair and blue eyes ; w.
195 pounds; e. England. Was clerk in a wine-merchant's.
Joined stock companies. Toured South Africa for more
than Ave years, and came to America in 1908. Appeared
in traveling stock companies and on Broadway. Was one
"f original members of the Theatre Guild. Plays include
"The Girls of Bottenberg." "He Who Gets Slapped,"
"Mary of Scotland." and others. On screen in 1935:
"The Scoundrel," "Accent on Youth." "Two for To-
night," Paramount. In 1936: "Desire," "Palm Springs,"
"My American Wife," "Murder With Pictures," "Cham-
pagne Waltz." Paramount; "The Great Ziegfeld," MGM.
In 1937: "Three Smart Girls." U.
COSTELLO, DELMAR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COSTELLO, DOLORES: Actress, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
September 17, 1905. h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 116 pounds;
blue eyes and golden hair; p. Maurice Costello, profes-
sional; e. private tutor; dlv. John Barrymore; two children.
In 1924 went on the stage, dancing in George White's
"Scandals." Screen experience in the following: "The
Sea Beast." "Mannequin." "Bride of the Storm," "Little
Irish Girl." "A Million Bid." "The Third Degree."
"The College Widow," "When a Man Loves," "Old San
Francisco," "Heart of Maryland," "Glorious Betsy,"
"Tenderloin." "Noah's Ark." "The Redeeming Sin."
"Madonna of Avenue A." "Glad Rag Doll." "Hearts In
Exile" and "Second Choice." "Song of Songs" (1929),
Warner Bros.; "Fame" (1929). First National: "Expen-
sive Women" (1931). In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
UA ; "Yours for the Asking." Paramount.
COSTELLO. DON: Actor. In 1935: "New Adventures
of Tarzan." Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises.
COSTELLO, G. P.: Sound technician. In 1936: "1
Conquer the Sea," Academy. In 1937: collaborated on
sound, "Fair Warning," "Dead Yesterday," 20th Cent.-
I'ox.
COSTELLO, HARRY M.: Censor Board Supervisor.
4841 Qulncy Street. Chicago, 111. b. Canada. July 24.
1885: e. university; married and has three children. Sev-
eral years In social welfare work and investigation o(
juvenile delinquents, bearing commission from Cook
County juvenile court. Promoted to lieutenant commanding
the Chicago Police Crime Prevention Division with direct
supervision of juvenile probation officers, police-women
and motion picture censor board.
COSTELLO, HELENE: Actress, b. New York City.
1903. e. Ladycllff-on-the-Hudson, New York; dlv. Lowell
Sherman; m. Arturo De Barrio. Experience in George
White's "Scandals." On screen in "Don Juan." "Good
Time Charley." "Husbands for Rent," "The Fortune
Hunter." "Heart of Maryland." "Lights of New York."
"Broncho Buster." "In Old Kentucky." "Broken Bar-
riers." "The Fatal Warning." In 1936: "Rifif Raff."
MGM.
COSTELLO, JOHN: Actor, b. New York City; h. 5
feet 9 inches; white hair and dark blue eyes; w. 172
pounds; e. New York City. Screen work with Vitagraph.
Mae Murray Productions. Famous Players. Hodklnson.
Jans Productions, also was in "Inspiration." for Excellent
Pictures Corp.
COSTELLO, MAURICE: Actor, b. Pennsylvania: h.
5 feet 10 inches; gray hair and blue gray eyes; w. 180
pounds; e. Pittsburgh. Was on the stage for 18 years.
Pictures include: "A Tale of Two Cities." "Mr. Barnes
of N. Y.," "Let No Man Put Asunder," "Virtuous
Liars," "Conceit." Vitagraph; "Love of Women," Selz-
nick; "Determination." United Artists; "None So Blind,"
Arrow; "Glimpses of the Moon." "The Story Without a
Name." Paramount; "Week End Husbands." FBO; "The
Law and the Lady." Aywon; "The Mad Marriage." Rose-
mary Films; "Wives of the Prophet." Lee Bradford;
"Johnny Get Your Haircut," Metro; "The Shamrock and
the Rose." Chadwlck: "Camille." "The Wagon Show."
First National. In 1936: "Hollywood Boulevard," Para-
mount.
COSTELLO. WILLIAM: Actor, r. n. Count de St.
.\ulalre-van Heekeren ; b. Amsterdam. Holland, .\pril 24.
iniO; h, fi ft.; w. 185 pounds: brown hair and green eyes:
married; hv. sports and lirid.se; e. high and dramatic
schools. Was on stage in Europe and appeared in foreign
films. In 1935: "Melody Trail." Mascot; "The Affair of
Susan." U. In 1937: "Special Agent K-7." C. C. Burr.
COSTER. IAN: Film critic. Evening Standard. London
b. New Zealand. Aug. 21. 1903; m. Martha Harris; two
sons; e. Wellington College. New Zealand. Reporter. New
Zealand and Australia. Managing editor Nash's Magazine.
1931-32. Special writer. Sunday Dispatch. London, and
Evening Standard. London; then appointed film critic on
Evening Standard.
COSTON, JAMES E.: Zone Manager. Milwaukee and
Cliicago. Warner Theatres. Headquarters now In Mil
waukee. Born on ship from Greece. July 4. 1889; m.. has
two daughters. In 1910 became ticket taker for small South
Side theatre; acquired substantial Interest in 28 local thea-
tres; later taken over by Warner in 1930; became general
manager for Warner in territory— supervisor 22 houses In
Chicago and 23 in Wisconsin. Had started Coston Booking
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IT'S A
RECORD
TO BE
PROUD OF!
No wonder the
public watches
for the M-G-M
trode-mark!
Listing of some of the
M-G-M releases since
Leo's first Year
1924-25 {our first season)
THE NAVIGATOR
JANICE MEREDITH
HE WHO GETS SLAPPED
ZANDER THE GREAT
NEVER THE TWAIN SHALL MEET
THE CIRCLE
THE MERRY WIDOW
SALLY. IRENE AND MARY
HIS SECRETARY
1926
THE TORRENT
THE ROAD TO MANDALAY
MARE NOSTRUM
THE TEMPTRESS
THE FOUR HORSEMEN (revival)
BARDLEYS THE MAGNIFICENT
FLESH AND THE DEVIL
1927
TELL IT TO THE MARINES
THE FIRE BRIGADE
SLIDE, KELLY, SLIDE
ROOKIES
TWELVE MILES OUT
THE BIG PARADE
BEN HUR
THE GARDEN OF ALLAH
1928
WEST POINT
THE STUDENT PRINCE
ROSE MARIE
THE CROWD
THE PATSY
LAUGH, CLOWN, LAUGH
TELLING THE WORLD
THE CAMERAMAN
OUR DANCING DAUGHTERS
WHITE SHADOWS of the SOUTH SEAS
1929
THE TRAIL OF '98
THE FLYING FLEET
(pioneering in air pictures)
ALL\S JIMMY VALENTINE
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1929 (continued)
WHITE SISTER
THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY
BROADWAY MELODY
THE TRIAL OF MARY DUGAN
THE LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY
MADAME X
OUR MODERN MAIDENS
MARIANNE
THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE
HALLELUJAH
DYNAMITE
1930
ANNA CHRISTIE
THE DIVORCEE
CAUGHT SHORT
THE BIG HOUSE
THE UNHOLY THREE
OUR BLUSHING BRIDES
BILLY THE KID
MIN AND BILL
1931
REDUCING
INSPIRATION
THE EASIEST WAY
DANCE FOOLS DANCE
STRANGERS MAY KISS
THE SECRET SIX
TRADER HORN
POLITICS
SUSAN LENOX
THE GUARDSMAN
POSSESSED
PRIVATE LIVES
MATA HARI
THE CHAMP
1932
HELL DIVERS
EMMA
TARZAN, THE APE MAN
GRAND HOTEL
SMILIN' THROUGH
PROSPERITY
STRANGE INTERLUDE
1933
RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS
THE WHITE SISTER
HELL BELOW
REUNION IN VIENNA
TUGBOAT ANNIE
NIGHT FLIGHT
DANCING LADY
1934
DINNER AT EIGHT
ESKIMO
QUEEN CHRISTINA
RIPTIDE
MEN IN WHITE
TARZAN AND HIS MATE
VIVA VILLA
THE THIN MAN
TREASURE ISLAND
CHAINED
BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE ST
EVELYN PRENTICE
FORSAKING ALL OTHERS
1935
DAVID COPPERFIELD
SEQUOIA
WEST POINT OF THE AIR
NAUGHTY MARIETTA
RECKLESS
NO MORE LADIES
CHINA SEAS
ANNA KARENINA
BROADWAY MELODY OF 1936
MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
AH WILDERNESS
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
1936-37
ROSE MARIE
WIFE VS SECRETARY
SAN FRANCISCO
HIS BROTHER'S WIFE
THE GORGEOUS HUSSY
SMALL TOWN GIRL
THE GREAT ZIEGFELD
SUZY
LIBELED LADY
LOVE ON THE RUN
BORN TO DANCE
LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY
AFTER THE THIN MAN
CAMILLE
MAYTIME
ROMEO AND JULIET
A DAY AT THE RACES
GOOD EARTH
CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS
PARNELL — and others still to come!
FOR YOUR LIGHTS !
NORMA SHEARER
lOAN CRAWFORD
NELSON EDDY
ELEANOR POWELL
GRETA GaRBO
WILLIAM POWELL
And Now 1937-38!
CLARK GABLE
ROBERT TAYLOR
JEANETTE MocDONALO
LUISE RAINER
JEAN HARLOW fREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW
SPENCER TRACY
LIONEL BaRRYMORE JAMES STEWART
ROBERT MONTGOMERY CHARLES LAUGHTON
GLADYS GEORGE
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Cot — Cow
circuit, booking and buying for 136 theatres. Warner
holdings In Chicago Include the Avalon. Capital. Cosmo.
Frolic. Grove, Hamilton. Highland, Jeffrey. Lexington.
Metropolitan. Oakland. Orpheum, Downtown. Shaltespeare.
Shore, Stratford. Symphony, and West Bnglewood. In
Indiana: Orpheum and Parthenon in Hammond.
COTTER, CATHERINE: Actress. In 1935: "The Texas
Rambler," Spectrum.
COTTON, DIANA: Actress, b. London. England. Novem-
ber 9, 1914: li. 6 feet. 4 Inches: dark hair and dark
eyes. Previously an art student. Appeared in Gaumont-
British "Starlet." Small parts in the following British
talkers: "The Man From Toronto," "The Good Compan-
ions," "It's a Boy." "Britannia of Billingsgate." "The
Fire Raisers."
COTTON, FAY: Actress, b. Marlow. Okla. : h. 5 ft.
6 in.; w. 118 lbs.; blue-grey eyes and brown hair; e.
high school. Was "Queen of the Texas Centennial."
Appeared in "When Love is Young," and "The Stones
Cry Out," Universal.
COTTON, FREDERICK SIDNEY: President of Dufay-
ooloi. Inc. ; b. Bovven, Queensland. Australia. June 17, 1894.
Joined Koyai Naval Air Service in England. Developing
inventions 1923-29 when became interested in development
of color photography. Acquired Dufay process in 1932.
Started American Dufaycolor company In 1934. Dufay-
Chromex Limited. English parent company, publicly financed
with $5,000,000 April 30. 1937.
COTTRELL, DOROTHY: Writer. In 1937: wrote story.
"'Orphan of the Wilderness," British Empire Films.
COUCH, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
COUGH LIN. JOSEPH F.: Editorial staff. Motion Pic-
ture Herald, b. New York City; e. Regis High School.
Degrees: B.A. and M.A.. Fordham University. Joined
Quigley Publishing Company. 1934.
COULOURIS, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
COULTER. PREVOST: Theatre editor, the News-
Tribune, Duluth. Minn.; b. Ft. Worth. Texas. Nov. 7. 1906;
p. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Coulter: e. high school, two years
of University of Minnesota; married.
COULTER, RALPH G.: Pen name. RGC. Theatre
editor. A. A. News, Ann Arbor. Mich. ; b. Milwaukee.
June 6, 1914; e. A. B.. University of Michigan (1935).
COURANT, CURT: Cameraman. Ir- 1935: "The Pass-
ing of the Third Floor Back," Gaumont-British. In
1936: "Broken Blossoms," "Spy of Napoleon," "Dusty
Ermine," Twickenham. In 1937: photography, "The Man
In the Mirror," Twickenham.
COURTENAY, SYD: In 1933 collaborated on adapta-
tion and scenario in "Hawleys of High Street." British
International. In 1935: collaborated on story and script of
"Doctor's Orders." British International; adaptation.
"Strictly Illegal." GB.
COURTENEY. DAPHNE: Actress, b. South Africa;
blond hair, brown eyes. English actress who has played
in several talkers, including "The Happy Ending." Gains-
borough; "Oh What a Duchess" 1933, BIP; "A Political
Party," 1934, BIP. In 1935: "Oh! Daddy." GB: "Father
and Son," WB; "Blank Square." West; "Murder by
Rope," B & D; "The Captain's Table," MGM-British.
COURTNEIDGE, CICELY: Actress, b. Sydney. New
South Wales. Australia. April 1. 1893; small: red hair,
blue eyes; m. Jack Hulbert. British screen star. Played
in Shakespeare., drama, comedy and vaudeville. Appeared
In following films: "Elstree Calling" (1929). B.I. P.,
"The Ghost Train" (1930), Gainsborough. In 1932:
"Jack's the Boy," Gainsborough, "Happy Ever After."
Gaumont-Ufa. "Soldiers of the King." Gainsborough. In
1933: "Night and Day," "Falling For You." Gaumont-
British. "Aunt Sally," Gainsborough. In 1934: "The
Woman in Command." Gaumont-British. In 1935: "They
Are Looking Up." Gaumont-British; "The Perfect Gentle-
man," MGM. In 1936: "Everybody Dance," GB.
COURTNEY, INEZ: Actress. After leaving school
became a milliner. Entered vaudeville, and after five
years joined cast of "Good News," followed by "Spring
Is Here," "America's Sweetheart." "Hold Your Horses "
In motion pictures In 1930 in "Bright Lights," "Song
of the Flame," "Loose Ankles," "Spring Is Here." First
National; also In 1930 in "Not Damaged." Fox; In
"Sonny," "Hot Heiress." "Hold Your Man." "Jealousy"
(1933), MGM; also in 1933: "Tlie World Gone Mad."
"Cheating Blondes," Majestic. In 1935 in "Sweepstake
Annie." Liberty; "Break of Hearts," "Another Face."
RKO; "The Raven," Universal; "Ship Cafe," "Millions
in tlie Air," Paramount. In 1936: "Magnificent Obses-
sion," Universal; "Let's Sing Again," RKO-Radio;
"Susy," MGM; "It Couldn't Have Happened," Invincible;
"Wedding Present," Paramount. In 1937: "Time Out
for Romance," 20th Cent. -Fox.
COURTNEY, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
COUTERIO, BOB: Ador. In 1936: "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames," Paramount.
COVAL, IRVIN: Branch Manager. b. Manchester
England, Oct. 11, 1900. With Universal Pictures as
salesman out of Winnipeg, Man., 1928. With F. W.
Pearson, Inc., Chicago, 111., as field representative, 1929
to January, 1933. Joined Empire Films 1933. salesman
out of Winnipeg; then branch manager. Empire Films.
Calgary branch. Transferred to Winnipeg.
COVINGTON. BRUCE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
COWAN, JAMES R.: Vice-president and general man-
ager. Walter Wanger Prod. b. Glasgow, Scotland, August
25, 1889; e. high school and private commercial schools;
first job in a bank. Since 20 years old has been connected
with the theatrical business. Only interruption was during
war when he served in a machine gun outfit and rose from
the rank of private to first lieutenant. Started with Klaw
and Erlanger in the days of advanced vaudeville; then
went to booking ofBres of William Morris and served as
traveling representative of tours of Annette Kellerman and
Sir Harry Lauder. He was associated with Elizabeth
Marbury In production of "Nobody Home," "Very Good
Eddie." "Love of Mike" and other shows. In that con
nection he came to know Walter Wanger and was asso-
ciated with him in the production of "John Ferguson" and
the Frank Bacon show, "Five O'Clock." During this
same period he was associated with LIndsey Morrison in
the production of stock in Boston. When Paramount took
over the Balaban & Katz circuit of theatres, he
was buying short features for Its houses. Sam Katz put
him In charge of the unit shows being Installed in the
deluxe houses. He directed the routing, arranged open-
ings and helped put new productions into shape. In time
he became manager of all the units. He was brought to
the Long Island studio when it reopened and made head
of production of short features. On July 1, 1929. ap-
pointed general manager of Paramount's Long Island
studio and held that position until the studio closed In
May, 1932. Joined Jesse L. Lasky Productions. In August.
1935. became vice-president and general manager for
Walter Wanger Productions.
COWAN, JEROME: Actor. b. New York City; h.
6 ft. 1 in.: w. 175 lbs.; brown eyes and hair; m. Helen
Dodge. Played with stock companies. In 1936: "Beloved
Enemy," "You Only Live Once," UA.
COWAN, LESTER: Associate producer, Columbia, b.
Akron, Ohio; p. Anna and Max Cowan; e. University of
Akron and Stanford U. With Academy of Motion Pic-
ture Arts and Science: (1928-33) secretary of college af-
fairs committee; (1929-30) assistant secretary of Acad-
emy and manager of Technical Bureau; (1931-33) execu-
tive secretary. 1934 joined Columbia, supervised ""The
Whole Town's Talking."
COWAN, MAURICE: Editor. Weekly Illustrated. Lon-
don, and Picturegoer. London, b. London, England. March
31. 1891; m. Lore Leni ; e. University of London. School-
master before war; after 1918 journalist: news editor. Sun-
day Express. London: night news editor. Dally Express,
London. 1925-31 stage producer: author of many sketches
and one-act plays; news editor. Daily Herald, then present
appointments.
COWAN. SADA: Writer. In 1934: screen play, "Wo-
man in the Dark," RKO. In 1935: screen play. "For-
bidden Heaven," Republic.
COWARD, H. G.: Studio manager. Pinewood Studios.
Ltd., and British & Dominions Film Corporation. Eng-
land, b. Sittingbourne. Oct. 16, 1900; married; e. St.
Dunstan's College. Catford. Served in Royal Air Force.
.Joined Stoll's in 1920 as accountant; promoted to labor-
atory manager; joined B. & D. as accountant in 1929;
appointed studio manager 1931.
COWARD, NOEL: Actor, playwright, composer, dra-
matic producer, b. Teddington on the Thames. December
16, 1899. Produced many plays, in some of which he
acted. They are: "Cavalcade." "Private Lives." "Bitter
Sweet," "This Year of Grace," "Design for Living" and
many others. Many of his plays have been screened. Ap-
peared In 1935 in Hecht-MacArthiir Paramount release.
"The Scoundrel."
COWDIN, JOHN CHEEVER: Chairman of board of
directors. Universal, and president. Standard Capital Co :
b. New York City. March 17, 1889; e. St. Paul's School;
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EXTRA REVENUE!
Profit by the experience of showmen every-
where. The records show that the addition of
a Fitzpatrick Traveltaik to a program means
additional patronage. These de luxe travel pic-
tures in beautiful Technicolor are the favorites
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Cow — Cra
p. John Elliot and Gertrude Cheever Cowdin; m. Kath-
erlne Abbott, 1929. Started with Bond and Goodwin ss
partner. Later vice-president of Blair and Company,
Inc., and Bancamerica Blair Corporation. Chairman of
the Board and director of Transcontinental Air Transport,
Inc. Director, Caiifornia Packing Corporation; Curtiss-
VVright Corporation; Cheever Corporation; Douglas Air-
craft Corporation; Whitehall Securities Co., Ltd.; Sperry
Gyroscope Co.; Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company;
Ford Instrument Company; Intercontinent Aviation, Inc.;
Sperry Corporation; Waterbury Tool Company. In 1936
became chairman of the board of Universal. Clubs: The
Hangar, The Rookery. Sons of the American Revolution.
Res.: 30 Sutton Place. Office: 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
New York City.
COWEN, WILLIAM J.: Director, supervisor, writer: b.
New York City; e. New York University, specializing In
commerce; hy. dogs and horses. Started business career in
Montreal; there until 1914. when he joined British Army;
commissioned as captain; wounded overseas three times; after
the war returned to New York where he started writing; to
California to enter pictures. For many years assistant direc-
tor: was connected with Paramount, MGM, Joseph M.
.Schenck. Pathe and Cecil B. De Mille. Directed "Half-
marriage" for Radio Pictures, 1931; supervised and
directed foreign versions for MGM (German) of "Dance.
Fools, Dance," "Strangers May Kiss" and the "Sidewalks
of New York." Adapted and directed "Stung." "Ethel
Talks" and "The Leading Citizen" for RKO-Van Beuren.
In 1932: "Kongo," MGM. In 1933: "Oliver Twist,"
Monogram, in 1934: "Woman Unafraid," Goldsmith.
COWL, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
COWLES. DENIS: Actor. In 1937: "O.H.M.S.," GB.
COWLES, JULES: Actor. b. Farmlngton. Conn.
Screen work with Paramount, Hodklnson, Stelner. Wid
Gunning, Arrow. Vitagraph. Universal. First National,
Fox. Selig. PBO. Lumas. Radio. Allied. Pictures include:
"Bringing Up Father," "The Road to Romance." MGM;
"Leatherneck." Pathe. In 1933: "Cross Fire." Radio;
"The Fighting Parson," Allied. In 1934: "The Scarlet
Letter." Majestic. In 1935: "Barbary Coast," UA.
COWLING, DONALD J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COWLING. HERFORD TYNES: Explorer. Lecturer,
Film Engineer and Cameraman, b. Aug. 20, 1890; e. Suf-
folk high school, Virginia; George Washington University
Washington, D. C. ; married. Motion picture production
manager, studio executive, film editor, cameraman, tech-
nician. In 1909 entered U. S. Government Service as
photographer in the Department of the Interior. Traveled
extensively. 1917-22, cameraman, producing Burton Holmes-
Paramount travel picture films. 1922-27 produced round-
the-world travel picture films. In 1927 engaged by East-
man Kodak Company to produce Eastman Classroom Films;
Federal Photographic Society. President, 1915-16; Fellow
of the Royal Photographic Society, Great Britain; Cap-
tain, U. S .\rmy Reserve; Explorers Club; SMPE;
Fellow member, Executive Board; chairman. Membership
Committee; member. Finance Committee; Film Preserva-
tion Committee; American Society of Cinematographers
and others. In 1933; Cameraman, "India Speaks." Radio.
.Tuly 1st. 1935, appointed Motion Picture Archivist, The
National Archives. Washington, D.C.
COX, BOBBY: Actor, b. Ranger. Texas. 15 years ago;
h. 5 feet. 3 inches; brown hair and brown eves: w. 108
pounds. Appeared in "Young Eagles," serial. "Little
Men," Mascot.
COX, DORAN: Assistant director. In 1934: "Anne of
Green Gables," "Let's Try Again." RKO-Radio. In
1935: "Another Face." "The Return of Peter Grimm."
"Chasing Yesterday," RKO-Radio. In 1936: "Muss 'Em
Up," "The Big Game," "Grand Jury," "The Plot
Thickens." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Outcasts of
Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
COX, EMMA: Exhibitor. Gem Theatre at Osceola,
Ark., and Leachville, Ark.; b. Aurora. Ind.. Nov. 20. 1886;
p. Hiram and Mary Cox; e. high school; widow. Was
assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank and the Bank of
Osceola from 1905 to 1922; cashier of the Bank of
Osceola from 1922 to December. 1931. Took over Gem
Theatre, Osceola, Feb., 1931, in payment of debt to Bank
of Osceola. Bank closed, 1931, then she went to Mena,
Arkansas, and bought theatre to aid person associated
with her as assistant cashier. Sold Mena theatre to him
and took Osceola alone in June. 1932. Toolt lease on
Leachville theatre closed in July. 1934: opened there witli
brother, .1. W. Cox. as manager. On Sept. 1. 1935
opened a little show at .Joiner. Ark., playing twice a week.
COX, JACK: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated on
photography. "Music Hath Charms," Associated British
Pictures. In 1936: "A Woman Alone," General Films-
"Tlie Man Who Lived Again," "Everybody Dance," GB
In 1937: "The Dominant Sex," ABP.
COX, JAMES DAVID: Costume designer. b. Haw-
thorne, Westchester County, New York, June 13. 1906:
h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 140 pounds;
p. Nedora Lyon and Alfred Cox. non -professionals; e.
White Plains high school, Rutgers college and the NfT
York School of Fine and Applied Arts; hobbies include
swimming and golfing. Became sketch artist at Long Isio..''
studio of Paramount after leaving school In 1926. Head
designer in 1927. In April, 1928, went to Hollywood under
contract to MGM. Designed costumes for MGM three
years, moved to United Artists, then to Fox.
COX, JOHN J.: Chief cameraman, B.I. P.. Elstree.
England; b. London. July 26. 1896. h. 6 feet. w. 168
pounds; educited at New (jollege. Worthing. Entered
trade in 1912 as assistant to L. Fitzharaon. Cameraman
with Gaumont. StoU; with Maurice Eivey for four years
and Alfred Hitchcock for five, turning on "The Ring."
"Blackmail," "Heads We Go." "You Made Me Love
You," BIP. etc. In 1934, "Bed Wagon." "Great De-
fender." In 1935: "Mimi," "Women Alone," "Heart's
Desire," BIP. In 1936: "The Man Who Changed His
Mind," Gainsborough.
COX, MARSEE ARIS: Stage and Dramatic Editor.
Terre Haute Tribune. Terre Haute. Ind. Also state editor.
The Tribune, b. Cory. Ind.. April 11. 1899: p. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles L. Cox: e. Terre Haute public schools. Wiley
liigli school of Terre Haute and Manual Arts Training
School of Los Angeles. Cal. : married. Entered newspaper
work nineteen years ago as police reporter on the Terre
Haute Post. Later became city editor of the Post. Joined
the staff of the Terre Haute Tribune thirteen years ago as
stage and dramatic editor. In 1927 took year's leave of
aljsence to visit parents in Los Angeles, working during that
time on the Los Angeles Examiner. Returning to Terre
Haute, became state editor, also continuing as dramatic
editor. During the past six years has also made two
news broadcasts dally over radio station WBOW in Terre
Haute.
COX, MYRON: Actor. In 1935: "We're in the Money,"
Warner.
COX. WILMA: Actress. b. Birmingham. Ala.. 21
years ago; h. 5 feet 3 inches; brunette; e. graduated
from Pliillips high school and Louella Compton Seminary;
sings, dances and plays piano. Was child actress with
L?ne Shankland Stock Company, with which she toured
in summer months. After finishing her schooling, she
went to New York, where she played in musical comedies.
"Take It Easy." "Hey Nonny Nonny." "Forward March."
and others. On the stage in "Strike Me Pink." co-star-
rin:; Jimmie Durante and Lupe Velez. Has appeared in a
number of Warner Vitaphone shorts, made in New York.
Bought home in Beverly Hills.
COXE. GEORGE HARMON: Writer. In 1936: wrote
story, 'Women Are Trouble." MGM; "Murder With
Pictures," Paramount,
COXEN, EDWARD: Actor. h. 5 feet 11 inches;
i)rown hair and blue eyes: w. 168 pounds; e. San Fran-
cisco and Berkeley. Cal. Screen work with Solaxart. Par-
alta. Goldwyn, Hampton-Hodkinson, First National. Uni-
versal. Rainbow Films. FBO. Metro, Paramount. Fox.
Banner and Peerless ("The Web of Fate"). In 1933:
"Gun .lustice." Universal. In 1934: "Wheels of Destiny."
"Smoking Guns," Universal.
COY, WALTER: Actor, b. Jan. 31, 1906, Great Falls.
Mont.: li. 6 feet 2 inches; w. 180 pounds; brown hair
and brown eyes; p. non-professional; e. University of
Washington. Toured with the Theater Guild in "Volpone."
"Marco's Millions," "R.U.R." Later joined Maurice
Schwartz in vaudeville. Toured with Edward Arnold and
Nazimova in "A Month in the Country." Later he joined
Franchot Tone and the Group Theater Placers. In 1935
played in "Paradise Lost" and in 1936 played in "Case
of Clyde Griffith." In 1936: signed contract with Uni-
versal. Appeared in "Love Letters of a Star."
COYLE AND WEIR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
COZINE, RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac )
CRABBE, BYRON: Art technician. In 1935: "The
Last Da.vs of Pompeii." RKO.
CRABBE. LARRY "BUSTER": Actor, r. n. Clarence
Linden Cralibe. b. Oakland. Cal.; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; w.
188 pounds; brown eyes, brown hair; e. graduated from Uni-
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verslty of Southern California: hy. swimming. Olymnlc
champion. Spent boyhood in Hawaii. On screen in 1933:
"King of the Jungle," "To tlie Last Man,," "The Search
for Beauty," all Paramount; "Tarzan the Fearless."
Principal: "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram.
"Search for Beauty," "You're Telling Me." Paramount.
She Had to Clioose," Majestic. In 1934: "We're Rich
Agaia." BKO; "You're Telling Me." In 1935: "Hold
hm Yale." "Nevada," "Wanderer of the Wasteland,"
Paramount. In 193B: "Flash Gordon," Universal serial;
■Drift Fence," "Desert Gold," "Lady Be Careful," "The
Arizona Haiders," "Rose Bowl," Paramount. In 1937:
"Arizona ilahoiiey." "Murder Goes to College," "King of
Gamblers," Paramount.
CRABTREE, JOHN I.: Research Chemist, Eastman
Kodak Co., Rochester. N. Y. ; b. Clayton le-Moors. Lanca-
shire. England, March 27, 1891; p. ,Iohn Crabtree and
Ann Fish; e. Accrington (Secondary), Eng., 1901-1907-
Victoria University (Eng.). 1907-1913; BS honors in
chemistry. 191:!: MS. 1913. Research chemist. Eastman
Kodak Co., 1913-16; head of departments of photographic
chemistry and motion picture film developing since 191(i:
assistant superintendent, 1929. Member of American
Chemical Society: Optical Society of America, Fellow of
Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain and Ireland.
American Association for the Advancement of Science,
and Society of Motion Picture Engineers (Pres. 1930-31):
Royal Photographic Society. Editorial vice-president of
SMPE. Awarded Progress Medal of French Photographic
Society, 1924. Extensive publications on photography and
motion picture work.
CRAFT, CHARLES: Film editor. In 1936: "Down to
the Sea," "The Gentleman from Louisiana," Republic.
In 1937: "Secret Valley," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CRAIG, ADELINE: Actress. In 1935: "Annie Oakley,"
RKO
CRAIG, ALEC: Actor. Appeared in "Mary of Scot-
land." Curran; "Rob Roy" and other plays. Films in-
clude "Old Homestead," Liberty; "Vanessa. Her Love
Story," MGM; "Sweepstakes Annie," Liberty; "The Little
Minister," RKO, and others. In 1936: "Mary of Scot-
land," "Winterset," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Man
Who Found Himself." RKO-Radio.
CRAIG. BLANCHE:
Almanac. )
CRAIG, DAVINA: Actress. In 1935: "The Private
Secretary,' Twickenham. In 1936: "Where There's a
Will," GB; "Annie Leave the Room." "The Private
Secretary," "I Lived With You," Twickenham; "Sporting
Love," Hammer; "Love Up the Pole," Hope-Bell; "Lon-
don Melody." Wilcox.
CRAIG, EDITH:
Mascot.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Actress. In 1935: "Harmony Lane."
CRAIG, SIR GORDON: Executive. General Manager,
British Movietone News. b. 1891, knighted, 1929. Livery-
man of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Company and vice-
president Old Contemptibles Association.
CRAIG, HAL: Actor. In 1936: "Crash Donovan," U.
Actress. In 1936: "Palm Springs,"
CRAIG. NELL
Paramount.
CRAIG. PAULINE: Actress.
Million," 20th Cent. -Fox.
In 1936: "One in a
GRAIN, EARL N.: Recording engineer. "Alimony
Madness." 1933, Mayfair. "The Sin of Nora Moran."
Majestic; "Curtain at Eight," "Secrets of Hollywood."
produced by Lester R. Scott, Jr. In 1936: "The Mine
With the Iron Door," Columbia.
CRAM, HAROLD EDGERLY: Pen name, Hal Cram.
Badio-drama and assistant editor, Sunday Telegram, Port-
land, Maine; b. Portland, Maine. 1890; e. public schools
of Portland. Eric Pape Art School, Boston; married. Did
illustrations and cartoons for books and magazines. Wrote
short stories for magazines. Did free lance writing,
vaudeville sketches. Interested in sports and music and
theatres.
CRAM, MILDRED: Writer. In 1931: story, "This
Modern Age," MGM. In 1932: "Faithless," MGM;
"Sinners in the Sun," Paramount; "Amateur Daddy,"
Fox. In 1935: "Stars Over Broadway," Warner. In 1936:
"Navy Born," Republic.
CRAMBLET. RALPH S.: Branch Manager; b. Muske-
gon. Mich.. May 9. 1899; e. high school and North-
western University; married. Served in the World War.
Was assistant comptroller. Balaban and Katz, 1919-1923;
office manager. Education Film Exchange. Chicago, 1923-
1927; exhibitor at Nile Center and Anlloch, III., 1927-
1929. With United Artists since 1929, as booker and
office manager. Branch manager of Minneapolis Ex-
change.
CRAMER, DUNCAN: Art director. b. Loganspoit.
Ind.. June 2L>, 1901; h. 5 feet, 8 inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Architecture at Valparaiso
and Purdue University; hy. golf. Junior in eastern archi-
tectural offices. Became automobile coach designer, then
entered motion pictures. Served In art department of
Thomas Ince, Metro-Goldwyn. United, and Metropolitan
studios. Became art director for Douglas McLean Pro-
ductions in 1925 at Associated Studios. Joined Fox in
1927. and after association on Murnau productions, handled
unit art direction on 138 feature productions up to 1933.
In 1933 became art director in charge of all productions
on reopening of Hollywood studios in 1933. Associated
with many Fox productions, including "Orient Express."
"Three on a Honeymoon." "Murder in Trinidad." "Babv
Take a Bow," "Handy Andy," "Love Time," "Bright
Eyes." In 1935: "Mystery Woman," "Life Begins at 40,"
Great Hotel Murder," "$10 Raise," "Ladies Love
Danger," "Black Sheep," "Dante's Inferno," "Charlie
Chan in Paris," "Charlie Chan in Egypt," "Thunder in
the Night, " "Ginger, " Fox; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai,"
"Music is Magic." "Paddy O'Day," "My Marriage,"
"Your Uncle Dudley," "Navy Wife," "This Is the Life,"
"Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fo.x. In 1936:
"Every Saturday Night," "Here Comes Trouble," "Song
and Dance Man," "Gentle Julia," "Little Miss Nobody,"
"Charlie Chan at the Circus," "The Country Beyond,"
"The First Baby," "Human Cargo." "Educating Father,"
"The Crime of Dr. Forbes," "High Tension," "Pepper,"
"Charlie Chan at the Race Track," "Star for a Night."
"liack to Nature," "36 Hours to Kill," "Ramona."
"Thank Y'ou, .leeves!," "Fifteen Maiden Lane," "Can
This Be Dixie?." "Career Woman." 20th Cent. -Fox.
In 1937: "Crack-Up," "Step Lively. Jeeves," 20th Cent.-
Fcx.
CRAMER, MARGUERITE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CRAMER, RICHARD: Actor, b. Bryan, Ohio. July 3,
1889: e. Ohio Stato University, Columbus, Ohio: h. 6
feet; w. 210 pounds; brown hair and gray eyes. Twenty
years on the stage, ten years on Broadway. Entered pic-
tures in 1928. Appeared in "Hell's Island." "American
Tragedy," "Air Police," "Dancing Dynamite." In 1933:
"Private Jones," Universal; "Storm at Daybreak," MGM.
In 1935: 15 shorts for Al Christie, Eastern Service Studios,
New York; 3 for Warner Bros. Eastern Studio, New York.
In 1936: "Three Godfathers," MGM; "Sutter's Gold,"
"The Red Rider," "Vanishing Shadow." Universal;
"Spanish Cape Mystery," "Cappy Ricks Returns," Re-
public; "Judgment Book," "Riddle Ranch," Beaumont;
"Speed Demon," "Rio Grande Romance," Reliable;
"O'Mallcy of the Mounted," 20th-Century-Fox.
CRANDALL. EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CRANDALL, ROBERT: Film editor. In 1935: "Thunder
Mountain." "Whispering Smith Speaks," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "Let's Sing Again." "Rainbow on the
River," RKO-Radio; "The Border Patrolman." "King
of the Royal Mounted," "Wild Brian Kent." 20th Cent.-
Fox. In 1937: "Park Avenue Logger," RKO-Radio.
CRANE. BEVERLY AND BETTYMAE: Actresses.
Twins, b. Salt Lake City. Began professional career as
dancers when ten years old in a Gus Edwards revue.
Appear in "Girl O' My Dreams," Monogram.
CRANE, EARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CRANE, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CRANE, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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CRANE, LLOYD: Actor, b. Fresno, CaL; e. colleges
in Switzerland and England; h. 6 ft. 2 in.; w. 190
pounds; brown liair and hazel eyes; hy. swimming, skiing.
On stage in "MLord the Duke," and otijers. In lySi';
■Jlind Your Business," "The Girl from Scotland Yard,"
Paramount.
CRANE, PHYLLIS: Actress, r. n. Phyllis Francis, u.
Calgary, Alta., Aug. 7, 1912; h. 5 feet 2; blond hair,
hazel eyes; w. 107; p. Margaret M. and Albert Francis
mother professional; e. in private schools; hobbies include
curios, dancing, swimming, riding and clothes. Stage
experience In vaudeville with Panlages when but 7 years
of age; with stock company in Seattle and Vancouver;
with Ray Collins in "A Fool There Was," also "Why
Men Leave Home," "On Trial," and "Shore Acres," and
in a kid act at the Orpheum. Screen experience playing
ingenue and comedienne leads in such pictures as "Stolen
Kisses," Warner Bros.; "Coquette," with Mary Plcktord;
"College Life," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production; "Tick-
lish Business," a Jack White production; "Forward Pass,"
for First National, and in "The Doll Shop." Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer short, and In 1930 in "The Girl Said
No," MGM; "College Lovers," First National; "Hot and
How," Educational; Jack White Talking Comedies; "Hold
the Babies," Pathe, Rainbow Comedies; "Possessed,"
MGM; the following "Hollywood Girls" comedies: "Three
Hollywood Girls," "Crashing Hollywood," "The Lure of
Hollywood," "Queenie of Hollywood." In 1935: "Every
Night at Eight," Paramount; "Circumstantial Evidence,"
Chesterfield. In 1937: Columbia short product.
CRAVATH, PAUL DRENNAN: President, Metropoli-
tan Opera Company; b. Berlin Heights, 0., July 14, 1861;
p. Erastus M. and Ruth (Jackson) Cravath; e. Brooklyn
Polytechnic Institute: studied two years in Europe;
bachelor of arts. Oberlin. 18«2, doctor of literature. 1923;
admitted to bar. 1886; m. Agnes Huatington of New
York. 1892. Prize tutor In law. Columbia. 1886-89;
member Cravath, de Gersdorff, Swaine and Wood; member,
representing U. S. Treasury, of House Mission to the
Inter-allied war conference in Paris, December. 1917 ;
advisory counsel of American Mission to Inter-AUied
Council nn War Purchases and finance, London and Paris.
1918. Awarded D. S. M. by General Pershing for "ex-
ceptionally meritorious conduct and services during the
war," 1919; Chevalier, Legion of Honor (French), 1919;
Grand Officer, Order of the Crown (Italian), 1921: Hono-
rary Bencher of Gray's Inn, London, 1918; Knight Com-
mander Order S. S. Maurizio e Lazzaro. 1923; Officer of
the Crown of Rumania. 1923; member, bar association of
the City of New York, Ohio Society, N. E. Soc. Italy
America Society (member executive committee). Clubs:
Union League, University, Republican, Metropolitan, Cen-
tury Association, Down Town, Grolier, Piping Rock, Broad
Street, Creek, Seawanhaka, Corinthian Yacht. St. James
(London), Travelers, L'Union Interalliee (Paris). Home:
36 East 72nd Street, New York, and Locust Valley. L. I.
Office: 15 Broad Street. New York.
CRAVEN, AURIOLE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
CRAVEN, EDWARD: Actor, b. New York City, Jan.
15, 1909; h. 5 feet, 514 inches: Jet-black hair and blue
eyes; w 135 pounds; p. Eddie Craven and Maude Carey,
professionals; e. South Side High School; Memphis. Tenn..
and University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Went to sea for
five months. Wrote confession stories in New York.
Played In Arthur J. Beckhard stock company at Green-
wich, Conn. Appeared in "Wonder Boy," Jed Harris
production, then in "Wild Waves," with John Beat, a
friend and classmate. Was stage manager for "Another
Language," Arthur J. Beckhard production, with John
Beal in lead. Played in "Goodbye Again" and "Little
Ole Boy." Was actor and stage manager at a Wet
Falmouth, Mass., stock company. Played lead in "Sailor
Beware," Broadway stage. Signed by Paramount. anJ
appeared In "One Hour Late," and "The Gilded Lily"
(1934). Nephew of Frank Craven, playwright.
CRAVEN. FRANK: Writer, actor, b. Boston. Mass..
1875. h. 5 feet 8% inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 142 pounds; p. .John T. Craven and Ella Mayer, pro-
fessional; m. Mary Blythe and has one child; hy. golf.
Wrote and played in "Too Many Cooks," "The 19th
Hole." "That's Gratitude," "The First Year" and many
other plays. On screen In "The Very Idea," Radio (1929);
collaborated on screen play "Handle with Care," Fox.
In 1933 collaborated in writing the stage play "Salt
Water," released by Universal as "Her First Mate." In
1934: Collaborated on the original story and continuity
for "Sons of the Desert," MGM; acted in "He Was Her
Man." Warner; wrote story and screen play, directed and
acted in "That's Gratitude," Columbia; appeared in
"Let's Talk It Over," Universal; acted In "City Limits."
Monogram; collaborated on "The Human Side," Universal.
In 1935: "Car 99," Paramount; "Vagabond Lady," MGM;
"Barbary Coast," UA; collaborated on screen pUj
"Annapolis Farewell," Paramount. In 1936: "Small Towl
Girl," MGM; "The Harvester," Republic. In 1937; "Pen-
rod and Sam," WB.
CRAVER, S. W.: Owner, Craver Theatres, operating in
North Carolina. South Carolina. Virginia and Tennessee,
b. Lexington. N. C. May 10, lsy3; married; e. high
school. Active exhibitor in North Carolina. South Caro-
lina, Virgnia, and Tennessee, since 1910.
CRAWFORD, BRODERICK: Actor, b. Philadelphia; p.
Helen Broderiek and Lester Crawford, prof. ; h. golf,
horseback riding, boxing and tennis. Appeared on stage.
In 1937: "The Woman's Touch." United Artists.
CRAWFORD. JESSE: Organist. For years organist
with Airs. Jesse Crawford at Paramount Theatre. New
York, and elsewhere. In 1934 appeared in "Organ Fes-
tival," Mf.ster Art. To Detroit. Considerable radio
work. In 1936: Vitaphone short product and presentation
acts.
CRAWFORD, JOAN: Actress. Danced under the name.
Lucille Le Sueur, before entering pictures; b. San Antonio,
Tex., March 23, 1908; h. 5 feet 4 inches; brown hair and
light blue eyes; w. 130 pounds; e. private schools in
Kansas City; div. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., 1933; m. Fran-
chot Tone; hy. dancing. On stage as a dancer under Erne
Young in his revue "Innocent Eyes" in 1922 in Chicago;
and In Shuberfs "Passing Show" and the "Winter Gar-
den," New York. Thence to the screen in Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer's "Pretty Ladies" (1925); "Sally, Irene anc
Mary," "Paris," "The Taxi Dancer" and "The Unknown"
(1926); "Spring Fever" and "West Point" (1927); "Four
Walls" and "Adrienne Lecouvreur" (1928); "Dancing
Daughters," "Dream of Love," "The Duke Steps Out,"
"The Hollywood Revue" and "Our Modern Maidens." all
for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1929), "Untamed" (1929),
MGM: "Montana Moon" (1930); "Our Blushing Brides"
(1930), "Dance Fools Dance," "Paid," "Laughing Sin-
ners," "This Modern Age," "Possessed": "Rain," United
Artists: "Letty Lynton," MGM; (1933) "Dancing Lady,"
"Today We Live." MGM; (1934) "Sadie McKee." "For-
saking AH Others." MGM. In 1935: "No More Ladies."
"I Live My Life." MGM. In 1936: "The Gorgeous
Hussy," "Love on the Bun." MGM. In 1937: "The Last
of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
CRAWFORD. KATHRYN: b. WelUboro, Pa., October
5. 1908. e. New Jersey, New York. Chicago and Los
Angeles; h. 5 feet 2 inches; w. 115 pounds: brown hair
and grey eyes. Stage experience singing in musical
comedies. On screen: "The Kids Clever," "King of the
Rodeo," "Golden Bridle," "Modern Love," "The Climax,"
"Red Hot Rhythm," "Safety in Numbers" (1930). Para-
mount, "The Hide Out," "King of Jazz," "Mountain
Justice," "Senor Americano" and "Kettle Creek" for
Universal.
CRAWLEY, PAUL ROWE: Associate art director, b.
Logansport, Ind. ; p. non-professionals; e. high school and
University of Indiana. Started at Warner Bros, as art
director on "Beau Brummel," 1924. Assistant to Joseph
Urban, two years. Art director, "Fire Brigade," MGM,
1927. With United Artists five years. To MGM in
1934. In 1935: "It's in the Air," MGM. In 1936:
■Tough Guy," "Speed," MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CRAWORD, LESTER:
Almanac.)
CREAL, WALTER: Tlieatre Operator. Operates Beacon
Theatre. Omaha. Member of MPTO of western Iowa and
eastern Nebraska.
CREBER, LEWIS: Settings, "Olsen's Big Moment."
Fox. in 1933. In 1934: "Wild Gold." Fox. In 1935: col-
laborated on art direction. "$10 Raise," Fox; collaborated
on art direction, "Charlie Chan in Shanghai." "PaSdy
O'Day," "Song and Dance Man," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Crack-Up." "Woman Wise," "Time Out for Ro-
mance," "That I May Live," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CREELMAN, EILEEN: Motion picture editor and critic.
The Sun, New York City; b. Washington, D. C. ; p.
James and Alice Buell Creelman; e. Veltln, Rosemary Hall,
and Randall Maclvor School.
CREELMAN. JAMES ASHMORE: Writer. In 1930:
collaborated on "Half Shot at Sunrise," "Danger Lights,"
RKO. In 1931: collaborated on "The Honor of the
Family," Warner; in 1932: "The Most Dangerous Game,"
RKO; "Dancers in the Dark." Paramount. In 1933:
"King Kong," RKO. In 1934: "Social Register,"
Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on original story, "The
Last Days of Pompeii," RKO; "East of Java," Universal.
CREHAN, JOSEPH: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "Be
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(ore Midnight," "The LIne-Up," "The Hell Cat,"
Columbia. In 1935: "Go Into Tour Dance," "Black
Fury," "Traveling Saleslady," "Bright Lights," "The
Case of the Lucky Legs," "Shipmates Forever," "Man of
Iron," "The Payoff." FN; "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
"Stranded," "Page Miss Glory," "Front Page Woman,"
"AUbl Ike," "Special Agent," "Dinky," "Frisco Kid,"
Warner. In 1936: "Brides Are Like That," "Murder of
Dr. Harrlgan," "Road Gang," "God's Country and the
Woman," WB; "King of Hockey," "Smart Blonde,"
"Golddiggers of 1937," "Here Comes Carter," "Murder
by An Aristocrat," "Boulder Dam," "The Law In Her
Hands," "Jail Break," "Anthony Adverse," "Bullets or
Ballots," "Earthvvorm Tractors," "China Clipper," Draeg-
erman Courage," "Cain and Mabel," WB; Vltaphone
short product. In 1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches,"
"Her Husband's Secretary," "Once a Doctor," "Midnight
Court," WB.
CREMIEU-JAVAL, IAN: Director. G. B. Equipments,
Ltd.. British Acoustic Films, Ltd., G.-B. Instructional.
Ltd., G.-B. Screen Services, Ltd., British United Film
Producers, Ltd., Bush Kadio, Ltd., Baird Television, Ltd..
international Acoustic, S. A. I., Rome. b. 1900; e.
.■ent and Marlborough. Entered film business with Stoll
^o. In 1919; 1924 became associated with His Master's
Voice Gramophone Co.. as artist and recording manager.
Toured United States as liaison between HMV and Victor
Co. In 1930 joined London ofBce of RCA as general man-
ager, leaving In 1933 to join British Acoustic, subse-
quently being promoted to board of that and other GB
subsidiaries.
CREMONESI, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
CRESPINEL. WILLIAM THOMAS: Vice-President
and Technical Advisor. Clnecolor, Inc.. 201 Occidental
Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. ; b. Weymouth. England. .Tuly 9,
1890; e. public and private English schools. Kinemacolor
England and America. Vltagraph. Prizma. While with
Prlzma made color in Canada, England, Italy, South
Africa, as well as In U. S. A. With J. Leventhal and
F. E. Ives '.jroduced series of stereoscopic motion pictures
for Paramount. With W. J. Worthington and Rowland
V. Lee formed Multicolor and during this time perfected
method of color photography called "Bl-Pack" or "Du-
Pack." In March. 1932, In conjunction with A. L. Mc-
Cormlck, formed Clnecolor, Inc.
CRESPO, JOSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CREWE. REGINA: Motion picture editor, New York
American. New York; b. Vienna, Austria, July 31, 1900:
D. Otto and Amalle Crewe: e. Cornell (special courses):
married. Was secretary to Richard Bennett: publicist and
manager of various stage and screen stars: fan magazine
writer: motion picture editor New York Morning Tele-
graph. Dally Mirror. International News. King Features.
CREWS. LAURA HOPE: Actress, b. San Francisco,
1880. Appeared in "Charming Sinners" (1929), Para-
mount. (1933), "Silver Cord," RKO: "I Loved You
Wednesday." Fox; "Rafter Romance." "Blind Advent'ire."
"If I Were Free." Radio: "Female." First National:
"Ever in My Heart." Warner. In 1934: "Behold My
Wife," Paramount; "Lightning Strikes Twice." RKO. In
1935: advisory assistant. "The Flame Within," MOM;
appeared In "Escapade." MGM; appeared In "The Melody
Lingers On," UA-Reliance. In 1936: screen version of
"Her Master's Voice," in which she also appeared on the
stage. "Camllle," MGM. On New York stage In
"Jubilee."
CRICK, STANLEY SADLER: Fox Film Corporation
(Australasia), Ltd.. 97-99 Goulburn Street. Sydney, NSW
Australia: b. Launceston. Tasmania. October 9. 1888; p.
W. T. Crick and Alice (Sadler) Crick; e. Hutchens C.
B. School. Hobart, Tasmania. Formerly assistant ac-
countant, Lohmann and Company, (importers, woolbrokers.
shippers) Melbourne. Victoria. Joined Pathe Freres In
Melbourne at age 19. 1909. became branch manager for
NSW. Left Pathe the following year to produce his
own pictures. Fire ruined the business. Then director.
Express Film Service. Ltd. and subsequently a partner
in firm of Crick and Jones, film renters and producers.
Victorian branch manager, Fox Films. Australia, 1919.
Later became sales manager and finally managing di-
rector for Fox in Austrlla. Is chairman of board of
directors. Hoyts Theatres. Ltd. ; director. General The-
atres Corporation, and many subsidiary companies of
Hoyts Theatres. Ltd.
CRICKS, REGINALD HOWARD: Engineer and con-
sultant, b. London. England. Ten years with W. Vlnten.
and since 1926 in business independently; regular contribu-
tor to Kinematograph Weekly and technical editor of Ideal
Klnema, Fellow of Royal Photographic Society of Great
Britain and Joint Hon. Secretary, Kinematograph Section:
member of British Kinematograph Society and Guild of
British Kinema Projectionists and Technicians, Ltd.
CRIMMINS, DAN: Actor. In 1935: "Vagabond Lady,"
MGM. In 1936: "The Jungle Princess," Paramount.
CRINER, LAWRENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CRINLEY, MYRTIS: r. n. Mri. Gordon S. Mitchell:
b. St. Louis. Mo.. Nov. 8. 1910; h. 5 feet X Inch;
blond hair and blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; married; p. Wil-
liam A. and Adele Crinley; professionals; e. Hollywood
high school. 72 weeks with Pacific Coast production of
"IJesert Song." as Susan (stage); 2ii weeks Pacific Coast
production of "The New Moon" as Julie (stage). Ap-
peared in "King for a Night" (Universal) : short
product for Universal, including "Love Time." Murray
and Sidney Comedies, and others.
CRIPPS, KERNAN: Actor. Appeared in "Alibi"
(1929), United Artists. In 1934: "I flate Women,"
Goldsmith. In 1935: "Northern Frontier." "Wilderness
Mail." Ambassador; "Stone of Silver Creek." Universal;
"Smart Girl." "Mary Burns, Fugitive," Paramount.
CRISP, DONALD: Actor, b. London. England; e.
London: at Oxford University: came to the United States
In 1906; In grand opera for one year; stage director for
Cohan and Harris. Screen career began with Biograph,
acting for two years; became assistant to D. W. GriflSth;
worked in "Birth of a Nation" and "Broken Blossoms";
directed "The Cop," "Stand and Deliver" and "Dress
Parade" for Pathe; important roles in "The River Pirate."
"The Pagan." "Trent's Last Case," "The Return of
Sherlock Holmes," the Laird In "Svengall" with John
Barrymore; directed "The Runaway Bride" for RKO. In
1934: "The Crime Doctor," "The Little Minister," "The
Life of Vergie Winters," RKO; "What Every Woman
Knows," MGM I "The Key," .Warner. In 1935: "Vanessa.
Her Love Story," "Mutiny on the Bounty," MGM;
"Laddie." RKO; "Oil for the Lamps of China." Warner.
In 1936: "The White Angel." "Charge of the Light
Brigade," "The Great O'Malley," WB; "Mary of Scot-
land," "A Woman Rebels," RKO-Badio; "Beloved
Enemy," UA.
CRIST, HARRY P.: Writer and assistant director
for independents; b. Spring Valley, Minn., June 7. 1887;
e. public schools, Minnesota; graduated from Michigan
Military Academy, 1907; Willard Newell College of the
Drama. Musician, theatrical advance man, newspaper
reporter, athletic director, writer, soldier 19 months In
world war, stage producer. 1919-22, actor and student of
motion pictures; sold first story in 1922; 1922-25. actor
and writer; 1925. assistant director; 1925-32, assistant
director for Jesse J. Goldberg, Hercules Co.. Rayart. Van
Pelt. (Jhadwick, Artclass, Richard Talmadge, Harry Webb.
Trem Carr, Supreme Features, Premier Productions. Henry
Goldstone, Willis Kent, William Lackey and other inde-
pendent. Author of a score of screen stories, silent and
sound. Co-author of as many more and writer of conti-
nuities. In 1933, assistant director. "Riot Squad."
Mayfalr. In 1935: screen play "Saddle Aces." Resolute.
CROCKER, HARRY: Actor and assistant director, b.
San Francisco, Cal., July 2, 1893; h. 6 feet; dark brown
hair and eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Mary Ives and Henry
Joseph Crocker, non-professionals; e. Taft high school.
Watertown, Conn.. Yale University. New Haven. Conn.,
and received his stage training in college dramatics and
on the professional stage in Los Angeles; hy. working,
writing and collecting books. On the stage ho played
the juvenile lead in L. O. Macloon's "The Whole Town's
Talking" and "The Goose Hangs High" in 1925; and the
heavy in "Kelly's Vacation" in 1926. His screen experi-
ence includes the part of Pennington Fish in "Tillie the
Toiler" for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer In 1927; and light
heavy in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Becky." the same year;
also light heavy in "Sally in Our Alley" for Columbia;
and "South Sea Love" in 1927 for FBO; the tight rope
walker, juvenile lead, with Charles Chaplin in "The
Circus" in 1928: worked on story of and was assistant
director for Chaplin in "City Lights."
CROCKETT, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CROFT, PETER: Actor. In 1935: "King of the
Damned," Gaumont-British. In 1936: "East Meets West."
GB. In 1937: "O.H.M.S." ("You're in the Navy Now"),
"Nine Days A Queen." GB.
CROKER-KING, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: appeared
in "The White Angel," FN; "The Crime of Dr. Forbes,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
CROMWELL, JOHN: Director and actor, b. Toledo,
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Ohio, December 23, 1888. h. 6 feet 2V4 Inches; brown
hair and gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. Howe school, Howe,
Ind. ; hy. tennis and polo: m. Kay Johnson. Started with
the Cleveland Stock Company, which he was with for one
year, then went to New York. Toured three years with
minor companies, and soon became affiliated with William
A. Brady as an actor and stage manager. He directed
for Brady for twelve years. In 1923 he branched out on
his own and produced and directed "Tarnish." His next
was "Plucky Sam McCarver" and "The Silver Cord,"
both Sidney Howard plays. Then produced and directed
"Women Go On Forever" and "The Queen's Husband."
which were placed on the boards just prior to his accep-
tance of the role of the police captain In "The Backet."
He directed this production for its Los Angeles presenta-
tion. In October, 1928, while playing in "The Racket"
he signed a featured player's contract with Paramount.
His first screen role under the contract was In the all-
talking picture, "The Dummy." Turning to the direc-
torial department of motion pictures he directed for Para-
mount "Close Harmony," "Burlesque," "Dance of Life,"
"Tom Sawyer," "For the Defense," "The Texan." "Street
of Chance," and "Scandal Sheet," "Seven Days' Leave,"
"The Mighty." Paramount, in 1930. 1931: "Unfaith-
ful," "Vice Squad" and "Bich Man's Folly." "World
and the Flesh." His first assignment with Radio pictures
was "Hell's Highway." which he co-directed with Row-
land Green. In 1933: "The Silver Cord." "Double Har-
ness," "Ann Tickers," "Sweepings," RKO. In 1934
directed "Spitfire," "This Man Is Mine," "Of Human
Bondage," "The Fountain," RKO-Radio. In 1935: directed
"Jalna," "Village Tale," "I Dream Too Much." RKO.
In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Banjo On My
Knee," "To Mary — With Love," 20th Cent. -Fox.
CROMWELL, RICHARD: Actor, r. n. Roy Radabaugh;
b. Los Angeles, .Tan. 8, 1910; h. 5 feet 10: light brown
hair and grey-blue eyes; w. 148: e. Long Beach high
school and Chouinard Art school; hy. swimming, painting
and making portrait masks. Stage training: took part
In amateur theatricals at high school. First screen ap-
pearance, leading part in "Tol'able David" for Columbia
pictures; (1931), "Maker of Men," Columbia; (1932)
"That's My Boy," Columbia; "The Age of Consent,"
RKO Radio. In 1933: "This Day and Age," Para-
mount; "Hoopla," Fox; "Above the Clouds," Columbia.
In 1934: "The Most Precious Thing in Life," "Name the
Woman," Columbia; "Carolina." Fox. In 193.5: "Lives
of a Bengal Lancer." "McFadden's Flats," "Annapolis
Farewell." Paramount; "Life Begins at Forty," Fox;
"Men of the Hour," Columbia. In 1936: "Poppy," Para-
mount.
CRON, JAS. A.: Advertising Manager, Motion Picture
Daily, b. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Entered newspaper busi-
ness, Louisville Herald, then Washington Herald, Left
to go with Washington Post. Left Post for service In the
Navy during the war. After war became advertising man-
ager of Film Daily with Joseph E. Dannenberg. Now
advertising manager of Motion Picture Dally.
CRONE, GEORGE J.: Director and film editor, h.
San Francisco, Cal., October 6, 1894; m. Rosalie Mul-
hal. writer. Has been in exhibiting, exchange, and
production department since 1909. Editorial supervision
American Film Co., Thomas H. Ince. Louis B. Mayer,
Director for Paramount, MacLean, Tiffany, and SoBO-Art
Pictures. Some productions he has directed are "Never
Say Die," "Introduce Me," "Floating College" and
"Blaze 0' Glory." Under contract to Sono-Art. Directed
"Reno" and "What a Man." for Sono Art-World Wide In
1930. In 1932: "Speed Madness." Mercury. In 1934:
Film editor, "Sing and Like It," "Strictly Dynamite,"
"Gridiron Flash." RKO. In 193.5: Film editor of "A Dog
of Flanders," "Grand Old Girl." "Hooray for Love."
"Okl Man Rhythm." "To Beat the Band." RKO. In
1936: film editor, "Two in the Dark." "Second Wife,"
"Make Way for a Lady," RKO Radio.
CRONICAN, LEE: On executive staff of radio station
WMCA. Formerly with WOR as announcer. Was pro-
fessional concert pianist and accompanist and for 12 years
was with Loew's Palace Theatre in Washington as pianist
and assistant conductor.
CRONJAGER, EDDIE: Cameraman. In 1933: "Dlplo-
maniacs," "Professional Sweetheart," "If I Were Free,"
Radio. In 1934: "Spitfire." "Strictly Dynamite." "Light-
ning Strikes Twice " RKO. In 1935: "Roberta," "The
Nitwits," "Jalna," "In Person," RKO. In 1936: "Yellow
Dust," "Special Investigator." RKO-Radio; "The Texas
Rangers," "Three Married Men," Paramount; "One in
a Million." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Nancy Steele Is
Missing." 20th Cent. -Fox.
CRONJAGER, JULES: Cameraman. In 1933: "Dance
Hall Hostess," Mayfalr; "Secrets of Hollywood," pro-
duced by Lester F. Scott, Jr. ; with Jamea Diamond on
"Her Splendid Folly," Progressive.
CROOKER, HERBERT: Publicity department, Warnei
Bros, Pictures, New York City; b. Minneapolis, Minn.,
December 12, 1893; e, Cornell University and the Uni-
versity of Virginia, Entered the editorial department of
the New York Globe; later joined Triangle Film Corpora-
tion, doing publicity work. At the outbreak of the World
war he enlisted in the navy; after the war, entered public-
ity department of Pathe, where he remained for eight
years; then became associated with the editorial staff of
the Morning Telegraph and later joined the New York
Times. Subsequently he became publicity director and
Eastern representative for Johnny Hlnes Productions, fol-
lowing which he joined First National in the publicity de-
partment where ho remained until Its merger with Warner
Bros, as publicity director. Author of a number of suc-
cessful novels, including "The Hollywood Murder Mystery,"
"The Crime in Washington News," "The Sweet Cheat"
and others.
CROONADERS, THE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CROPPER. ROSS C: Branch Manager, b. Chicago iu
1888; e. public schools and graduate of Purdue Univer-
sity in 1911; married and has two daughters. In Boston
14 years and was connected with Pathe until consolida-
tion with RKO in November, 1931. Was earlier Universal's
Kansas City manager and district manager. Previous to
1924 had state rights office in New York.
CROSBY, BING: Actor and radio singer, r. n. Harry
L. Crosby; b. Tacoma, Wash.. May 2, 1904; h. 5 feet 9
inches; blue eyes and light brown hair; w. 165 pounds;
e. Went to Gonzaga College to study law. m. Dixie Lee.
hy. concert music, football and short story writing. Was
with Paul Whiteman for three years together with Al
Rinker and Harry Harris as a trio. Broadcast through
the Columbia Broadcasting System, 1936-37. Screen experi-
ence: "Two Plus Fours," a Campus Comedy for Pathe;
Mack Sennett shorts; "The Big Broadcast" for Paramount.
In 1933: "College Humor," "Too Much Harmony," Para-
mount; Paramount short product; "Going Hollywood,"
MGM. 1934: "We're Not Dressing." "She Loves Me
Not." "Here Is My Heart," Paramount. In 1935: "Mis-
sissippi," "Two for Tonight," "The Big Broadcast of
1936," Paramount. In 1936: "Anything Goes," "Rhythm
on the Range," Paramount; "Pennies from Heaven."
Columbia. In 1937: "Waikikl Wedding" and "Double
or Nothing," Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
CROSBY, JULIETTE:
Almanac.)
CROSBY, T. H,: City editor. Dally Journal of Com-
merce. Seattle. Wash.; b. Fort Wayne. Ind., August 3,
1907; p. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Crosby; e. high school
graduate, college extension course; married and has one
child. Has worked with daily and weekly papers.
CROSLAND, ALAN: Director, b. New York City.
August 10, 1894; e. Orange high school and England;
married; hy. golf and tennis. On stage for three years
as actor and manager. Joined Edison in 1912, and signed
with Pomona to direct Alice Brady in 1914, and remained
with that company to 1919, Signed with Selznick in
1922, then with Cosmopolitan and Hodkinson and to War-
ner Bros, in 1925. Directed "Don Juan" with John
Barrymore in 1926 with United Artists, and returned to
Warner Bros, and made .Tolson's "Jazz Singer." In 1927-28
nade "Glorious Betsy," and in 1929 "On With the
Show," "When a Man Loves," "Beloved Rogue," "Old
San Francisco." "Scarlet Lady," "Song of the Flame"
and "General Crack." Under contract to Warner Bros.
He also has directed "Viennese Nights," "Captain Thun-
der." "Furies." "Big Boy," "Children of Dreams." In
1932: "Silver Lining." Patrician: "Week Ends Only."
Fox. In 1934: "Massacre," "Midnight Alibi." "The
Personality Kid," "The Case of the Howling Dog." War-
ner. In 1935: "The White Cockatoo." Warner; "Mr. Dyna-
mite," "It Happened in New York." "Lady Tubbs,"
"King Solomon of Broadway." "The Great Impersonation."
U.
CROSMAN, HENRIETTA: Actress, b. Wheeling, West
Virginia, 1865: h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 140 pounds; gray
hair, hazel eyes; m. Major Maurice Campbell, and has
two sons; p. George H. Crosman. army officer, and Mary
Wick: e. Wheeling. Stage experience: "Getting Married."
"Sham," "The Merry Wives of Windsor," and many
others. On screen in "The Boyal Family of Broadway."
and in 1933 in "Pilgrimage." In 1934: "Carolina."
"Three on a Honeymoon." "Elinor Norton." "Such Women
Are Dangerous." Fox; "Menace." Paramount: "The Cur-
tain Falls." Chesterfield. In 1935: "The Right to Live."
Warner; "The Dark Angel." UA; "Charlie Chan's Secret,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Moon's Our Home."
"Girl of the Ozarks," Paramount; "Follow Your Heart,"
Republic. In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM.
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CROSS, ALEXANDER: Actor. In 1936: "China
Clipper," WB.
CROSS, CLIVE: Sound director. In 1937: "Orplian of
the Wilderness," British Empire Films.
CROSS, ERIC: Cameraman. In 1936: "The Song of
Freedom," British Lion.
CROSS, MILTON J.: Narrator and Radio Announcer.
In 1937: Warner short product.
CROSS and DUNN: Singers. In 1935: Yitaphone short
product.
CROSSLEY, SYD: Actor. Born in London. Novem-
ber 18, 1885, h. 6 ft. 2 in.; brown hair and blue eyes.
Karly f^sreer ss music hall comedian. Has appeared in
more than 280 films in Hollywood and England. Among
his pictures are: "Play Safe," "One Hour Married," "A
Perfect Gentleman," Pathe; "The Blood Ship," "That
Certain Thing," Columbia; "The Gorilla," First National;
"Fangs of the Wild," "The Circus Kid," FBO: "The
Cowboy Kid," Fox; "Into No Man's Land." Excellent;
"The Fatal Warning," Mascot serial; "The Younger Gen-
eration" (1929), Columbia. Returned to England and
played in these talkers: (1929), "Atlantic" and "Hate
Ship," B.I. P.; "Just for a Song," Gainsborough: (1930),
"Suspense." "The Middle Watch," "Man From Chicago, '
B.I, P.; "Never Trouble Trouble." Lupino Lane Productions;
"Flying Fool," B.I.P. In 1931 in "Men Like These."
"Tonight's the Night," both B.I.P. (1932), "For the Love
of Mike," B.I.P. In 1932: "Letting in the Sunshine,"
"Leave it to Me." In 1933: "The Medicine Man,"
"Excess Baggage," "The Umbrella," "Meet My Sister."
"You Made Me Love You," "The Bermondsey Kid."
In 1934: "Those Were the Days," "Over the Garden
Wall," "Night Club Queen," "Give Me a Ring." "Gay
Love," "It's a Bet." "Eighteen Minutes," "Dandy Dick,"
"Radio Parade of 1935." In 1935: "Me and Marlborough."
"Royal Cavalcade," "Jimmy Boy," "Honeymoon for
Three," "The Deputy Drummer," "Music Hath Charms."
"Another Spot of Bother," "Cheer Up," "The Ghost Goes
West," "One Good Turn " "Public Nuisance No. 1."
"Queen of Hearts." "Man Behind the Mask." In 1936-37:
"Two's Company." "Everything Is Rhythm." ABFD : "Ro-
mantic Rhythm," "Paybox .Adventure." "Big Hearted
Bill." "Sporting Love." "Keep Your Seats Please." "Man
in the Mirror." "Cotton Queen." "The Limping Man."
"Ghosts Alive," "Full Steam Ahead." "Feather Your
Nest." "Silver Blaze," "Sensation." "Double Alibi."
"The Gang Show." "Lucky Jade," "Pearls Bring Tears,"
"Racketeer Rhythm."
CROSSMAN, MELVILLE: Writer. In 1930: "Life of
the Party." Warner. In 1935: "Thanks a Million." 20th
Century-Fox.
CROTHERS, RACHEL: Writer. In 1930: storv "Let
Us Be Gay." MGM. Wrote play, "When Ladles Meet."
MGM, 1933; "As Husbands Go." Fox, 1935; screen story
and screen play "Splendor." Goldwyn.
CROUCH, WILLIAM F.: Publicity, b. Boone, Iowa.
January 16, 1904; h. 5 feet lOVz inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w 185 pounds; p. Loretta and Harry Grouch,
non -professionals; e. Nevada, Iowa, Grinnell, Iowa, and
University of Missouri. Entered film industry as press
representative for West Coast theatres in San Diego in
1928, also with Fanchon and Marco as press representative
In 1928. Personal representative for Gary Cooper in
1929 and with RKO publicity department in 1930. Wrote
column "Talk of the Talkies," covering fifty Midwestern
papers. Became West Coast manager of Motion Picture
News and was on the editorial staflf of Motion Pictnr»
Herald. Toured Orient in 1932-34, writing stories and
making travel films. In 1935 produced "Filmland Frolics"
revue for roadshow tour. .Joined Quigley Publications in
July. 1936. as Chicago correspondent. Member Chicago
Amusement Publicists Association (CAPA).
CROW, REGINALD V.: Associate Editor. "Cinemato-
graph Times." official journal of the C.E.A. President of
C.E.A in 1930. Still retains theatre affliiations and con-
trols film transport service.
CROWE, EILEEN: Actress. In 1937: "The Plough and
the Stars," RKO-Radio.
CiROWELL, BUBBLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CROWELL, WILLIAM; Actor. In 1936: "Revolt of
the Zombies" Academy: "The Glory Trail." Crescent.
In 1937: "Beware of Ladies." Republic.
CROY. HOMER: Writer. b. Maryville, Mo., March
11. 1883; h. 6 feet IV^ inches; gray hair (bald) and
gray eyes; w. 185 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. public
schools of Maryville and graduated from the University of
Missouri; married and has one child. Has written ten
novels including "They Had to See Paris," "Caught."
"Coney Island" and "Lazybones." In 1932: wrote story,
"Down to Earth," Fox. In 1933: "Cohens and Keilys in
Trouble," Universal. In 1934: collaborated "David Harum,"
Fox. In 1935: novel, "Lady Tubbs," screened by Uni-
versal. In 1936: collaborated screen play '"The Harvester,"
Republic.
CROYDON, JOHN J.: Studio manager, b. London.
Nov. 3. 1907; educated. Regent Street Polytechnic, London.
Seven years in chartered accountants' office. 1931-32, loca-
tion accountant, Gainsborough Pictures; 1932-35, assistant
to studio manager. Gaumont-British; 1935, studio manager,
Gainsborough; 1935-36, Gaumont-British.
CRUGER, PAUL: Writer, b. Norwalk, Ohio, January
17, 1894; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and brown eyes; w.
179 pounds; p. Agnes Millen and Frederick C, non-
professionals; e. Hutchinson, Buffalo, N. Y., Columbus,
Ohio, New York City, Ohio State University, Columbia
University; interested in outdoor sports. Author of
stage plays "Black Phantoms" and "The Love Busters."
Several original screen plays and many continuities as
follows: "Easy Pickings," First National, featuring Anna
Q. Nilsson. directed by George Archainbaud; "Eagle of
the Night," Pathe, with Shirley Palmer and Frank Clark,
directed by Jimmy Fulton; "Riders of Stockade Range,"
Action Pictures, with Buddy Roosevelt, directed by Richard
Thorp. Stories and continuities for Gotham Productions,
Young Productions, Lariat, Duke Wome Productions and
others In the independent field. Co-author of plays
"Freezout," produced and published in Adventure Maga-
zine; "The Sky Train" stock showing and published b\
Banner Play Bureau. Text books, "How to Write a
Talkie," and "Stage and Radio Playwriting." Studio
work: Liberty Pictures and Universal Pictures Corpora-
tion.
CRUISE. FRED A.: Theatre manager, Radio City
Music Hall. b. New York City; p. mother; e. Morris
High School, City College: married. Was assistant man-
ager. Strand Theatre. 1914. World War, 27th Division.
1917. Manager. Rialto Theatre, New York City, 1919-
1923. Manager, Rivoli Theatre, New York City, 1923-
1925. Manager. Paramount Theatre, Palm Beach, 1925-
1926. Manager, Criterion Theatre. Los Angeles, 1926-
1932. Manager. Mayfair Theatre, New York City. 1932-
1933. Manager. Center Theatre, Radio City, 1933-1934.
Manager, Music Hall, Radio City, starting in 1934.
CRUSE BROTHERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CRUZE. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CRUZE, JAMES: Director, b. Ogden. Utah, March
27, 1884; e. Ogden, Utah; m. Betty Compson, profes-
sional ; hy. horticulture. Stage career, trouped for three
years with a road company playing "Heart of Maryland,"
joined company playing Shakespeare and stock melodrama
toured with medicine shows. Screen career: leads with
Pathe and Tanhouser; became Paramount director and
made the following productions: "The Old Homestead."
"The Goose Hangs High," "Merton of the Movies,"
"Enemy Sex." "Hollywood," "Ruggles of Red Gap," "To
the Ladies," "Fighting Coward." "City That Never
Sleeps," "Garden of Weeds," "Marry Me," "Pony Ex-
press," "Welcome Home," "Beggar on Horseback,"
"Mannequin," "Old Ironsides." "One Glorious Day."
"The Covered Wagon"; joined DeMilie-PDC. directed for
Caddo; organized own production distribution unit in
1928. "We're All Gamblers," "City Gone Wild," (Para-
mount); "Red Mark," "On to Reno" (Pathe); "The
Great Gabbo." Was selected as one of the world's ten
best directors of 1926 and 1928 by a nationwide poU.
Directed "Clipped Wings," "Once a Gentleman" and
"She Got What She Wanted" in 1930, for James Cruze
Productions, Ltd. Directed "Salvation Nell" and "Race-
track" in 1931 also for James Cruze Productions, Ltd.
Directed "Washington Merry-Go-Round" for Columbia;
•If I Had a Million." Paramount. In 1933: "I Cover
the Waterfront," United Artists; "Mr. Skitch." Fox;
"Sailor Be Good," RKO. In 1934: "David Harum."
"Heildorado." Fox; "Their Big Moment," RKO-Radio.
In 1935: "Two Fisted," Paramount. In 1936: "Sutter's
Gold." U.
CRUZEN, GEORGE T.: M. and P. Theatres Corpora-
tion. Paramount Theatre Building. 136 Temple Street.
New Haven, Conn.; b. Oskaloosa, Iowa. July 23. 1891; t
high school and business college; married. Worked on
railroad: operated cleaning and tailoring establishment;
wholesale grocery; insurance and bond salesman; advertis-
ing: casting bureau; American representative S. P. A.
Import. Export Corporation ; soldier. Promoted, built and
managed Rivola Theatre and consolidated with Lyric and
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■Strand, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Opened and managed theatres
tor Hostettler Amusement Company, Sioux City, lowi.;
ilastings and Grand Island, Nebr. ; and Topeka. Kansas.
Ten years witli Paramount. City manager, Lockport and
Newburgli, New York; Hartford, Conn. Past six years
operating district manager Publlx and M. and 1'. Thea-
tres at Stamford, South Norwalk, New Haven. New
London and Hartford, Conn. Also for same company at
Worcester, Chicopee, Holyoke, North Adams, Pittslield,
Gardner. Athol, Amherst, Northampton and .Springfield,
Mass. Two years operated company houses in Connecticut
for receivers. At present supervising in key towns in
Massachusetts and Connecticut for M. and i^. Theatres.
CSORTOS, GYULA: Actor, b. Budapest. Hungary,
March 3, 1883; e. Hungarian High School fur Stage;
married. Actor of Budapest stage. In films in 1931:
"Hyppolit," Samek. In 1935: "The New Squire,"
Hirsch and Tsuk production. In 1936: "He True Unto
Death," Lux Prod.; "Cafe Moskow," Patria: "Man Under
the Bridge." Sonor; "I Did It," Ufa; "High-Born Lady,"
Mozgokepipari; "Son of the Puszta," Bioscop; "Man of
Gold," Hirsch & Tsuk; "River Kendez-Vous," Phoebus;
"Tomy," Karpat. All films made in Budapest in Hun-
garian language.
CUGAT, XAVIER: Orchestra Leader. Vitaphone No.
2299, "A Spanish Ensemble." In 1936: appeared in "Go
West, Young Man," Paramount.
CUKOR, GEORGE: Director, Selznick International, b.
New Y'ork; brown hair and eyes; w. 170 pounds; e.
New York City. His directing started on the stages of
Broadway. Some of his most noted plays were "The
Constant Wife," starring Ethel Barrymore; "The Card-
board Lover," starring Jeanne Eagels; "The Furies,"
starring Laurette Taylor, and "The Great Gatsby."
Cukor was stage director and manager of the Charles
Frohman Company at the Empire theatre in New York
for the last two years of his stay in the East. In 1920
he became connected with the Lyceum Theatre Company
in Rochester, N. Y. For eight years he directed its
destinies and stage plays. Did dialogue for "All Quiet
on the Western Front," and "River of Romance." Co-
('.irected "Grumpy," "Virtuous Sin" and "The Royal
Family." Directed "Tarnished Lady" and "Girls About
Town." Also directed Chevalier's "One Hour with You,"
"Rockabye," "What Price Hollywood," "Bill of Divorce-
ment." Radio. In 1933: "Dinner at Eight," MGM;
'Little Women." Radio. In 1935 directed "David Coo-
perfield," MGM. In 1936: "Sylvia Scarlett." RKO;
"Romeo and Juliet"; 1936-37: "Camille," MGM. 1937-38:
"Gone With the Wind," Selznick International.
CULBERT, FREDERIC PAUL: Executive, b. Believue,
Pa., June 20, 1893; married; hy. yachting; e. Public and
high schools. East Orange. N. J., Harvard, and U. S.
Naval Academy. After two years with U. S. fleet went in
for naval aviation; was in France from September, 1917,
to April. 1919, decorations including U. S. Navy Dis-
tinguished Service Cross, French Navy Life Saving Medal
and Legion of Honour. At end of War was in com-
mand of U. S. Naval Air Station at Painboeuf, France.
Followed various appointments in Navy Department, and
in 1923 resigned to take up business position in France.
In 1929 became associated with RCA, and in November,
1933, David Sarnoff appointed him European manager;
became European representative of RCA Mfg. Co. In 1936
resigned as managing director of RCA Photnphone, Ltd.
CULBERTSON, ELY: Bridge expert, b. Russia; tall
and lean; p. father American, mother Russian; e. Russia.
Germany and England; studied psychology under Professor
Jung; m. Josephine Culbertson. Wrote a novel at 17.
Was in First Russian Revolution, Mexican Revolution of
1913, the World War. and post-war Russian upheavals, in
which his family lost their estates. Came to America
and married. His wife aided him in developing Cul-
bertson system of bridge. Organized bridge magazine pub-
lishing company. In 1933 made series of bridge pic-
tures for RKO. and new series in 1934-1936.
CULLEN, MARCUS D.: Handles publicity for theatres
and amusements, TJie Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas;
b. Wichita, Kansas, March 21, 1913; p. D. H. Cullen;
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
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e. - - education
pro. -
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h. - - - height
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in newspaper business for past ten years. Four years
of work on editorial staff. Publicity work for past year.
Does some writing on the side.
CULLEN, MIKE: Loew's Penn Theatre, Pittsburgh.
Pa.; b. Newark, N. J.. Nov. 7. 1898. With Ringline
Bros. Circug. Press representative K. and E., Mitzi, anu
Adelaide Thurston. In motion picture industry with
Mark Strand Circuit. Fabian Circuit, Loew's. Inc., in
Baltimore, Syracuse, Providence. Washington, D. C, and
Pittsburgh.
CULLEN, R. J.: Writer. In 1936: prepared scenario
of "As You Like It." 20th Cent.-Fox.
CULLEY, RAY: Production manager and assistant di-
rector. Republic. b. Norwalk, Ohio. Oct. 12, 1904; p.
Carl and Mary Culley; e. Ohio State University. In
1926 bought part interest in Empress Theatre in Ports-
mouth. Ohio; entered production department of Tiffany
as associate and assistant to M. U. Hort'man, Sr. Went
with Hoffman as production manager when he organized
Allied Pictures. Supervised foreign versions of all Liberty
Productions. In 1935 joined Republic as assistant pro-
duction manager in 1937. Directed series of color shorts
for General Electric; also supervised feature "From Now
On," for General Electric.
CULLMAN, HOWARD S.: Trustee. Roxy Theatres
Corp., New York. b. New Y'ork City. Sept. 25, 1891. p.
Joseph F. Cullman, Zillah Stix Cullman; e. Mackenzie.
Exeter. 1909. Yale, A.B.. 1913; has two sons, one daughter.
Vice-chairman of the Port of New Y'ork Authority; vice-
president of Cullman Brothers, wholesale tobacco merchants.
Tobacco and Allied Stock Company; director of Lawyers
Trust Company. Underwriters Trust Company and a num-
ber of corporations; chairman on a number of committees,
including social welfare organizations. President of Beek-
man Street Hospital. Member of the city, Y'ale, Players.
Luncheon of Wall Street, and the Century Country Clubs.
CULLY, FREDERICK: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
CULSTORFF, MAX: Actor. In 1936: "Frasquita." Du
World.
CULVER, ROLAND: Actor. In 19.36: "Accused," UA.
CUMBY, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1936: "Green Pas-
lures." Warner.
CUMELLAS, ANTONIO: Actor, b. Barcelona. Spain.
May 11, 1908; h. 5 feet 11 inches; dark brown eyes and
black hair; w. 165 pounds; e. in one of the Padres
Escolaplos Schools la Barcelona; hy. swimming, tennis
and horseback riding. Has lived in Marseilles, Boston,
New York, Cuba, Barcelona. Entered pictures June 26.
1927. Was winner of Fox Beauty Contest in Spain in
December, 1926.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
GUMMING, DOROTHY:
Almanac. )
CUMMINGS, CONSTANCE: Actress, b. Seattle. Wash.,
May 15, 1910; p. J. A. Halverstadt. attorney and Kate
C'ummings, concert soprano; brown hair, blue eyes; m.
Benn Levy, English playwright. Was chorus girl in
"The Little Show" and also appeared in "June Moon."
In 1932 appeared in the motion pictures "Behind the
Mask," "Big Timer," "Guilty Generation," "Movie
Crazy," "Night After Night," Paramount; "American
Madness," "Attorney for the Defense." "The Last Man."
"Washington Merry-Go-Kound." Columbia; (1933) "The
Mind Reader," First National: "Broadway Thru A Key-
hole." "Looking for Trouble." United Artists-Twentieth
Century; "Heads We Go." B.I. P.; "Channel Crossing."
GB. In 1934: "Glamour," Universal; "This JIan Is
Mine," RKO. During 1934-35 appeared on New York
stage in "Accent on Y'outh." In 1935: "Remember Last
Night," Universal. In 1936: "Doomed Cargo." GB. In
1937: "Strangers on Honeymoon," GB. On stage in
"Young Madame Cimtl."
CUMMINGS, EVERT R.: District manager, Tri-States
Theatre Corporation. 302 Orpheum Theatre Buildin'i.
Omaha. Neb.; b. Halsey, Oregon. Nov. 16, 1896; p. dec:
e. high school; married. Entered motion picture industry
after finishing school. Manager of local theatre in Al-
bany, Oregon. Then joined Sol Lesser as advance repre-
sentative for state-rights pictures. Production work, pro-
ducing flash acts for national circuits and road shows.
In 1921 returned to theatre operation with Rosenfield and
Hopp Company In Rock Island. 111. Joined A. H. Blank
Enterprises at Rock Island, then Publlx Theatres Cor-
poration as district and division manager. After reor-
ganization of Publlx. joined Tri-States Theatre Corpora
tion as district manager.
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CUMMINGS, HUGH: Writer. b. Butte, Mont.; e.
Montana. Began film career as a gag man; scenario writ-
ing was next step; under contract to Pathe ; adapted for
the screen: "Officer O'Brien," "The Flying Fool," "His
Klrst Command," "Oh, Yeah?" wrote scenarios for short
subjects and comedies, including "Pick 'Em Young,"
"They're Off Again" and "Delicious Liar," Pathe; collab-
orated on "Sidewalks of New York," MGM; "Scratch as
Catch Can." Radio; story and screen play "The Big Race,"
Showmen's Pictures. In 1935: collaborated on screen play,
"Hot Tip," RKO. In 1936: "Snowed Under," "Earth-
worm Tractors." "Polo Joe," "Penrod and Sam," "Melody
for Two," WB.
CUMMINGS, IRVING: Director, b. New York City.
October 9, 1888; e. New York; hy. football and tennis.
Entered pictures in 1909 as an actor; directed "Romance
of the Underworld," "Dressed to Kill," "The Country
Beyond," "Behind That Curtain," "In Old Arizona."
"Not Quite Decent," "Cameo Klrby," "On the Level"
and "A Devil With Women," "A Holy Terror" afid "Cisco
Kid" all for Fox. In 1932: "Attorney for the De-
fense," "Man Against Woman," "Night Club Lady,"
Columbia In 1933: "The Woman I Stole," Columbia;
"The Mad Game." Fox; "Man Hunt," RKO. In 19:!4:
"I Believed in You." "Grand Canary," "White Parade."
Fox. In 1935: "It's a Small World," "Curly Top." Fox.
In 1936: "Poor Little Rich Girl," "Girls' Dormitory."
"White Hunter." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Vogues of
1938." Walter Wanger Prod.
CUMMINGS. JACK: Producer, b. New Brunswick,
Canada. Started 12 years ago at MGM as office boy.
Later worked as script boy, assistant director, director,
producer of short subjects. Became co-producer with
Charles Riesner of feature pictures. In 1934 produced "The
Winning Ticket." In 1936: associate producer "Born to
Dance," MGM.
CUMMINGS, ROBERT: Actor, b. Joplln, Mo.. June
9. 1910: h. 5 ft. ll'/2 in.; w. 165 lbs.; black hair and
blue eyes; married; hy. photography; p. Ruth Cummings;
e Carnegie Institute of Technology, and American Academy
of Dramatic Arts. Was on stage and radio, dramatic
and musical comedy. In 1935: "So Red the Rose."
Virginia Judge." "Millions in the Air," "Desert Gold."
"Border Flight," "Three Cheers for Love," "Forgotten
Faces." "Hollywood Boulevard." "Hideaway Girl." "The
Accusing Finger," "Arizona Mahoney." "Souls at Sea."
'Last Train FYom Madrid." all Paramount.
CUMMINGS. RUTH: Title Writer. Wrote "The Ad-
venturer," "The Mysterious Lady." Titled with M.
Ainslee "The Bridge of San Luis Rey." "Our Dancing
Daughters." "Our Modern Maidens," "Wild Orchids,"
MGM: "New Year's Eve," under contract to MGM;
1930-31 wrote "Daybreak" for Ramon Novarro; collabo-
rated on "Never the Twain Shall Meet." MGM. In 1933
collaborated on adaptation and continuity, "By Candle-
light," Universal.
CUMMINS. SAMUEL: Handled compilation of World
War film. 1933. "Forgotten Men." Jewel. In 1934.
through Jpwel Productions, distributed "Hitler's Reign
w Terror. In 1936 formed Foreign and Domestic Music
Corn.
CUMMISKEY, THOMAS L.: nports editor of Movle-
wnews. Inc.; b. Ireland, August 10. 1898; e. Columbia
University, but left to join U. S. Marines in World
War; married: has three children. Was a newspaperman
In Springfield, Mass., and New York, working oa the
Morning World. American and Mirror. Four years sports
editor, Hearst morning news organization. Universal ser-
vice. Became publicity man for Fox Films. Sports edi-
tor for Movietonews, Inc.
CUNARD, GRACE: Actress, b. Paris, France; h. 5
feet 4 inches; auburn hair, dark grey eyes; w. 120 pounds;
e. Columbus, Ohio. Stage career: "Dora Thome," "Prin-
cess of Patches," "College Days." Screen career: Uni-
versal. First National, C.B.S., Fox, Preferred Pictures.
Appeared in "The Return of the Riddle Rider," "The
Masked Angel," Mllly in "Untamed," "A Lady Sur-
renders," "Resurrection." "Little Accident," "Ex-Bad
Boy." In 1936: "The Rest Cure," Regal Prod.
CUNNING, PATRICK MICHAEL: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
CUNNINGHAM. ANN: Writer. Collaborated on screen
play of "Sequoia," MGM.
CUNNINGHAM, CECIL: Actress, b. St. Louis, Mo.
Stage experience in vaudeville and "Barber of Seville,"
"The Pink Lady," and "Kid Boots," with Eddie Cantor.
In pictures four years, mixing it with radio work. In
1934: "Manhattan Love Song," Monogram: "The Life of
Vergie Winters," RKO. In 1935: "People Will Talk,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Come and Get It," UA. In 1937:
"Swing High, Swing Low." Paramount.
CUNNINGHAM, JACK: Actor. In 1937: "Penrod and
Sam," WB.
CUNNINGHAM, JACK: Writer, b. Ionia, Iowa, Aprl\
1, 1889; h. 5 feet 10%; w. 163 pounds: black lair, grav
eyes; e. Manchester (Iowa) schools and Cornell College,
Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Entered pictures in 1914; wrote adap-
tation for "The Covered Wagon," "Don Q," "The Black
Pirate," "The Viking," "White Shadows in the South
Seas," "The Iron Mask," "Clearing the Range," "The
Criminal Code," "Sporting Blood," "Shanghaied Love."
"Guilty Generation," "The Deceiver," "The Fourth
Horseman," "The Texas Bad Man," "Rider of Death
Valley." In 1933: "Sunset Pass"; with Gerald Geraghty
wrote screen play for "Under the Tonto Rim," "To the Last
Man," "Thundering Herd," "Man of the Forest," Para-
mount; "Flaming Guns," "Terror Trail," Universal. In
1934 wrote screen play for "The Last Roundup," col-
laborated on screen play of "Double Door." "The Old
Fashioned Way," "Wagon Wheels." "Pursuit of Happi-
ness," "It's a Gift." Paramount. In 1935: co-author of
screen play of "Mississippi." "Buggies of Red Gap."
"The Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount. In 1936:
supervised "Woman Trap," "Too Many Parents," Para-
mount.
CUNNINGHAM, JAMES P.: News Editor, Motion Pic-
ture Herald, b. Troy, N. Y. ; h. 6 feet; w. 200 pounds;
brown hair and blue eyes: e. New York at St. Columba's.
Commerce high, New York Evening high. New York Pre-
paratory: entered motion picture industry 1919, business
department Film Daily (then WId's Dally), switching to
editorial staff in 1921 and continuing until 1929; assistant
editor to Joseph "Danny" Dannenberg on Film Dally Year
Book, and in complete charge of Year Book editorial com-
pilation In 1928 and 1929; participated in compilation of
I'atlstlcal data pertaining to the industry in 1928, 1929
.Tolned Motion Picture News in December, 1930, as newf
editor, continuing with Quigley Publications in same capac-
ity on Motion Picture Herald when Herald and News con-
solidated in December. 1930. Also cinema editor of The
Commonweal and Electrical Housekeeper.
CUNNINGHAM. JOE: Actor. In 1936: appeared in
"Hot Money," "Fugitive in the Sky." WB; "The Country
Gentlemen," Republic. In 1937: "Sensation," Wardnur
Films.
CUNNINGHAM, JOSEPH: Writer. In 1934: collabo
rated on "Music In the Air." "Hell In the Heavens."
"Call It Luck," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on "Lottery
Lover," Fox.
CUNNINGHAM. LODGE: Sound recorder, b. Cam-
bridge. Ohio. Feb. 7. 1902; e. high school. Hamilton
Electrical School. Films Include "Welcome Danger."
"Hell's Angels." "Front Page," "Washington Merry-Go-
Round." In 1933: "Goldle Gets Along," Radio. In 1934-
"The Hell Cat." Columbia. In 1935: "Square Shooter,"
"Crime and Punishment." Columbia; collaborated on
"Guard That Girl," Columbia. In 1936: "The Music Goes
'Round," "Craig's Wife." Columbia. In 1937: "When
You're in Love." Columbia.
CUNNINGHAM. WILLIAM S. : Drama and motion pic-
ture editor, the Columbus Citizen. Columbus. Ohio: h.
Lima. Ohio. June 23. 1903: n. Prank C. and Lulu S.
Cunningham: e. B. S. in Journali.'im. Ohio State Univer-
sity: married. Worked for the Lima News. Lima Star.
Various reportorial and copy desk jobs.
CUNYNGHAME, DAVID B.: Production manager. 19.33.
"Counsel's Opinion." London Films. In 1934: "United
Artists-London Films. In 1935: "Scarlet Pimpernel."
"Catherine the Great," "The Private Life of Henry VIII."
U.4. In 1936: "Rembrandt." "The Ghost Goes West."
"Things to Come." "The Man Who Could Work Miracles."
In 1937: "Knight Without Armour," UA.
CUPP, CECIL: Royal and Co-Ed Theatres. Arkadel-
phla.. Arkansas; b. Junction City. Oct. 28. 1901: mar-
ried and has a boy 12 years of age; e. Henderson -Brown
College at Arkadelphia. Opened theatre in Junction City.
Ark., during vacation period between junior and senior
year In college at the age of 17. Built and operated
theatre and hotel In South Arkansas oil fields, later
selling these properties together with theatre at Junction
City. Moved to Arkadelphia. after buying the Royal
Theatre in 1920. Later built Co-Ed Theatre in town.
Was officer In Rotary Clubs, and officer in Methodist
Church. Arkadelphia was one of the first towns In
Arkansas to install talking equipment; past president of
MPTO of Arkansas. Vice-president in Trl-States Associa-
tion and also in newly formed Independent theatre own-
ers of Arkansas. In 1931 fire destroyed the Royal thea-
tre, Arkadelphia; New Royal theatre was built.
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CURCI, ELVIRA: Actress. In 1936: "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames, Paramount.
CURCI, GENARRO: Actor and singer, r. n. Baron
Genarro Maria Curcl. Brother-in-law and voice coach of
Curci, and teacher of Tito Schipa. Kleanore Painter
ana others. Began opera career in Naples in 1910 Has
sung opera in many countries. Came to the United
Mates with Galli Curcl in 1917, sang In opera with
ner and was with her on concert tours throughout the
world. On screen In 1935: 'The Melody Lingers On,"
UA-Reliance.
R,!^nn^^i-^' BERNADO G.: Sales manager. MGM.
iiuenos Aires; b. Buenos Aires. Argentina. Jan. 14. 19U2-
e. high school graduate; not married. Began in North
fiin.t''"^?!?,.?"'? ^Ti'.^"^- 1^18- Independent distributor of
hlms, 1922. In 1927 installed branch office of MGM in
Kahia Blanca, then appointed manager in Bosario and
later sales manager in Argentina.
•■nhV„^,'"ir* '''".9'",*?: Actor. Appeared in 1929 In
Object Alimony, Columbia; "Anne Against the World,"
Ihe B ack Pearl," "Ships of the Night," "Two Sis-
i1"- ..""^".V "^'"^' We Marry," Trinity; "Trial of
Mary Dugan," MGM; "Wolf of Wall Street," "Morocco,''
and Dishonored," all Paramount; "Mother and Son "
Forgotten Women," and "The Ghost City," all Mono-
gram; Dance Team," and "Charlie Chan's Chance."
fn\=935'?"?V.^''"c^S'MXo'n^frt-''Po'.'. ' ^"'■" ^'"^''••
Kimhm/'^Bm'-^ ^''°^- '" ''"'-■ "E^«"thing Is
Mfrnh'"?''/'i877'^n' ^'"'.''.•, ''• Birmingham. England,
luarcn ^b, 1877. On English stage since 189U. Played
character roles in number of British pictures, including-
Money Means Nothing," 1932. Paramount-British; "Leave
..pf." ,■■ V-*''^'^- BIP: "Skipper of the Osprey," 1933,
A IP (in color).
CURRIE, FINLAY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "The
. ,no^°™P''""'"^'" "Orders Is Orders," Gaumont-Brltish.
In 1934: ■Criminal at Large," Helber Productions; "Prin-
cess Charming," Gaumont-Brltish.
CURRIER RICHARD C: Cutter and film editor,
b. Denver, Col., August 26, 1892; p. John and Anna Cur-
rier; e. public schools and business course at college: m
Sarah Cordelia Marsh; one child, a daughter. Has been
in the motion picture Industry 20 years, having been em-
ployed by Universal. Triangle, Selig, Kalem, Metro and
Hal Roach, Paramount. Prior to entering pictures he was
an accountant. Joined Paramount's cutting staff In 1935-
editor, ■■People Will Talk," "The Man on the Flying
Irapaze, '■Here Comes Cookie.'" Paramount. In 1936-
",??■ '^'^'l?'"' "Woman Trap," "Till We Meet Again,"
Wives Never Know." Paramount. In 1937: "A Doctor's
Diary, Paramount.
i>T?J!;'^^',^' AJ-AN: Actor. In 1936: "Walking on Air,"
RKO-Kadio. In 1937: "Don't TeU the Wife." BKO-Radio.
CURTIS, ALICE B.: Writer. In 1937: story of "The
Man Who Found Himself," RKO-Badio.
''LIRTIS, DICK: Actor. b. Newport, Ky., May 11.
1902; h. 6 teet 3 inches; w. 204 pounds; brown hair,
blue eyes; e. Los Angeles high school; married; hy.
?>''",','!^'-^ ^PP'^'ired as extra in '■Tlie Unpardonable Sin."
D. W. Griffith, 1918. Had three years of New York stage
experience, road and New York productions; also played
stock in Paterson and Bayonne, New Jersey, and Spring-
held, Mass. Has appeared on the screen in ■•Shooting
Straight, "Girl Crazy," '■Ring Kong," and "Silver
Streak," RKO, and "Salvage," Select: '-Code of the
.Mounted. Ambassador Pictures. 1934: "Wilderness Mall "
Ambassador. 1934: "Racing Luck," Select. 1934- "Burn-
ing Gold,-- Select. 1934: "Silver Streak." RKO. 1934-
■Mutiny Ahead." Darmour. 1935: '■Fighting Trooper."
Amliassador. 193.^: "Lion's Den.^' Excelslon 1936' "The
Wildcat Trooper." .Embassador.
CURTIS, EDWARD: Film editor. In 1933: "Today
VVe Live." MGM; "Beloved," Universal. In 1934: "Affairs
of a Gentleman," Universal. In 1935: "Barbary Coast"
UA. In 19.'i6: "The Road to Glory." 20th Century-Fox-
'Come and Get It," UA.
CURTIS, EDWIN H.: Test and dialogue director. Fox.
b. Philadelphia: e. public schools; m. Olive Cooper, pro.;
h. 5 ft. 9% in.; w. 160 pounds; grey hair and blue"
eyes. Was stage director. Under contract to Fox.
CURTIS. EDWARD P.: Sales manager. Motion Pic-
ture film department, Eastman Kodak Company; b. Roches-
ter, N. \., January 14, 1897; p. Alice P. and Gurney T.
Curtis; e. St. George's School, Newport, K. I., Williams
( ollege, Williamstuwn, Mass.; m. Agoes Bartlett: h«a
tliree children. Major in the U. S. Air Service, A. E. F..
1917-1919; decorated with orders, D. S. C. Croix oc
Guerre. Order of St. Anne.
CURTIS, JACK: Actor. Appeared In 1929 in "Scarlet
Seas" and "The Love Racket," First National; "Moby
Uick" (1930), Warner Bros. In 1935: "Westward Ho,"
itepubllc.
CURTIS. JOHN A.: Vice-president and general man-
ager. First Division Productions: b. Brooklyn, N. Y..
April 10. 1910; p. Mrs. Osborn Curtis; e. LawrencevlUe
Preparatory, Yale University. Was at first associated
with Broadway play productions. Stockholder of First
Division Exchanges and First Division Productions. Ob-
tained .March of Time for First Division release and
oriianlzed with N. S. Ludington. Western Pictures Corp..
fin.inpip,-.'! of Ilop-along Cassldy series. Paramount.
CURTIS, RAY: Film editor. In 1933: "The Keyhole."
■■Mary Stevens, M.D.," Warner. In 1935: collaborated on
editing. ■■Harmony Lane'^; editor, '■Waterfront Lady,"
■■Confidential, ■' Mascot; "film editor, "Hitch Hike Lady,"
Republic. In 1936: "Go West, Young Man," Paramount.
CURTIS, RIX: Actor. In 1935: "Two Hearts in Har-
mony." Time Prod. -Associated British.
CURTIS, ROXANNE: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almiuac.)
CURTIZ, MICHAEL: Director, b. Budapest, Hungary,
December 24. 1888; h. 6 feet; browD hair and blue eyes;
w. 155 pounds; e. Markoczy high school and the Royal
Academy of Theatre and Art in Budapest; hy. riding and
golf. Following his education he played leading roles in
classical and modern dramas in his native city. He fol-
lowed his profession In many European cities, and then
Interrupted his career to serve in the Austrian heavy
artillery during the World War. Following this, he di-
rected motion pictures for two and one -half years for
Sascha Productions in Hungary, and then spent two years
In a similar capacity with UFA in Germany. Then fol-
lowed directorial engagements in Denmark, Norway and
Sweden; in France with Cinema Eclair; In Italy with
Torino; in England, and finally back to Germany with
UFA. Other productions are "Heart in Exile," "Madonna
of Avenue A," "The Gamblers" and "Glad Rag Doll,"
Al Jolson'3 "Mammy," "A Soldier's Plaything," "River's
End," "Under a Texas Moon," "Bright Lights," "The
Matrimonial Bed," "God's Gift to Women." In 1932:
"Dr. X." "Cabin in the Cotton," "Woman from
Monte Carlo," "Alias the Doctor," "Strange Love of
Molly Louvaln," "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," "Wax
Museum," Warners. In 1933: "The Keyhole," "Goodbye
Again," "Private Detective 62," "The Kennel Murder
Case." Warner; "Female," First National. In 1934:
"Mandalay," "British Agent." First National: "Jimmy
the Gent," "The Key," Warner. In 1935: "Black Fury,"
"The Case of the Curious Bride," "Captain Blood," First
National; "Front Page Woman," "Little Big Shot,"
Warner. In 1936: "The Walking Dead." "Stolen Holi
day," "Charge of the Light Brigade," WB.
CURWOOD, BOB: Actor, r. n. John Balas Belasco;
b. Rumania; h. 5 feet SVz inches; black hair and dark
brown eyes; w. 148 pounds; p. Maria and Russen Balas
Belasco, non-professional; e. in high school and two years
in college; hobbies include all outdoor sports, horses
dancing, and good books. Appeared in the following
Westerns for Universal: "The Looters," "Dangerous Dou-
ble," "Brand of Courage." "Hidden Money," "Valiant
Rider," "Payroll Roundup," "Frame Up Alan" am-
"Scrappin" Fool."
CURWOOD, JAMES OLIVER: Writer. In 1930: story
"River's End." Warner. In 1934: story "The Trail
Beyond." Monogram; '■The Fighting Trooper." Ambassa-
dor. In 1935: story "Skull and the Crown," Reliable;
"Trails of the Wild." "Timbw War." "His Fighting
Blood," "Code of the Mounted." "Red Blood of Courage."
'■Wilderness Mail," "Northern Frontier." Ambassador:
"The Hawk," Herman Wohl. In 1936: story "The Country
Beyond." Fox; wrote novel "God's Country and llie
Woman," WB.
CURZON. GEORGE: Actor. b. Amersham. England.
October 18. 1898; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and brown
eyes. Retired from British Navy with rank of lieutenant-
commander, and went on West End stage in 1924, Ap-
peared in number of British talkers, including: "The
Impassive Footman," 1932, ARP; "After the Ball." 1932.
Gaumont-Britisli; "Her First Affair." 1933. Sterling:
"Strange Kvidence." 1933. London Film; "The Scotland
Yard Mystery," 1934, BIP. In 1935: "Lorna Doone."
Associated Talking Pictures; "Java Head," First Division.
On New York stage in 1935 in "Parnell." On screen in
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Britlsli. In 1936: "Tiie White Angel," FN.
CUSAMANO, RALPH: Writer. In 1935: story "Ttie
Fighting Pilot," Ajax.
GUSHING, TOM: Writer. In 1935; collaborated on
"Hhumba." Paramount.
CUSTER, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CUTLER, DENZIL A.: Sound recorder. In 1933:
"Flying Devils," "One Man's Journey," Radio. In 1934:
"The Crime Doctor," "The Life of Vergie Winters,"
RKO. In 1935: "Grand Old Girl," "Strangers All,"
"Alice Adams," "Frecljles," "Another Face," RKO. In
1936: "Muss 'Em Up." "The Last Outlaw," "We Who
Are About to Die." "Racing Lady," "They Wanted to
Marry," RKO-Radlo.
CUTLER, KATE: Actress, b. London. England. August
14, 1870. English musical comedy player, comedienne.
Played in numerous British pictures, among them: "The
Great Gay Road" 1930, "Wedding Rehearsal" 1932,
• London Film: "To Brighton with Giady.s" 1933. "Lord of
the Manor," 1933, Paramount-British. In 1935: "Moscow
Nights," Denham-UA; "Come Out of the Pantry." B & D-
TIA. In 1936: "When Knights Were Bold." General Film
Distributors (England); "That's a Good Girl," B & D.
CUTTS, GRAHAM: Independent director: b. England.
1885. Exhibitor. Directed many British silent films In-
cluding "The Wonderful Story," "Paddy the Next Best
Thing," "Woman to Woman," "The White Shadow,"
"The Rat" and "The Return of the Rat." Retired from
motion pictures on coming of sound and became pro-
prietor of an hotel, but returned to the industry about
four years ago, and in 1932 directed "Love on the Spot."
ARP; "The Temperance Fete," Reginald Fogwell. and
"The Sign of Four," British Lion. In 1934: unit man-
ager in production of "Channel Crossing," GB. In 1935:
collaborated on direction, "Oh! Daddy," "Car of Dreams,"
Gaumont-British.
CUTTS, WILLIAM: Exhibitor, Kenton Theatre. 8106
Denver Ave., Portland, Ore. : b. Boston, Mass., June 9, 1880;
married; e. high school. Vice-president, general manager.
Montana Amusement Co.. with 17 theatres. 1909 to 1916.
Captain in the army. Then theatre manager, general man-
ager, superintendent of construction, etc., chief engi-
neer at Universal City for Universal Pictures Corp., 1919
to 1926. General manager of Multnomah Theatres Corp.,
1926-8. Owner of Kenton theatre since 1930. Organizer
and executive secretary of Allied Theatres of Oregon.
CZINNER, PAUL: Director, m. Elisabeth Bergner,
actress. In 1934: "Catherine the Great." ITnited Artists-
London Film Productions: "Ariane," Blue Ribhnn Photo-
plays. In 1935: directed the film version of "Escape Me
Never." United Artists-British and Dominion. In 1936:
"As You Like It." 2nth Century-Fox, Inter-Allied Film
Producers, Ltd. In 1937: "Dreaming Lips." UA.
DAAB, HYATT: Director of advertising, publicitv and
exploitation. Columbia Pictures, b. Hoboken. N. J., August
20. 1892; e. Hoboken schools: editorial work on Jersey
City .Tournal. N. Y. Telegram, as columnist; picture career,
publicity for Robertson -Cole, FBO. RKO. becoming adver-
tising-publicity manager in 1925; resigned in 1931. In
1936 became director of advertising, publicity and exploita-
tion, Columbia Pictures.
DABB, WILLIAM: Exhibitor. Independent Theatre
33-37 W. Centre St., Shenandoah. Pa.: b. Shenandoah
May 11. 1880; e. public school and business college; mar
Tied. Was photographer. Started in motion picture busi-
ness in 1908, with nickelodeons. After three years built
new theatre. In industry 29 years.
D'ABBES. INGRAM: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
adaptation of "The Song of Freedom," British Lion.
DA COSTA, LINA: Actress. In 1936:
Apello" (The Great Call), UA.
'II Grande
DADSWELL-STURM, VIRGINIA: Editor-critic,
of motion pictures, drama, music and art. Dally News.
Dayton, Ohio. b. Lafayette, Ind.. 1902; p. Cyril E.
and Jessie Jack Dadswell ; e. convent, high school,
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, University of Cin-
cinnati, private teachers In Detroit and New York
City; div. Julius Sturm, 'cellist, Detroit Symphony; has
three sons. Julius, Jr.. Jack D. and Hartley. Studied
piano, pipe organ, voice, harp, violin, accompanying,
ensemble playing, choral work, dramatics art. Was mem-
ber of a summer stock company; a George Sharp pro-
duction; organizer of Playhouse Group, Dayton, 1934.
Allied Arts Group. 1932; contributor to magazines; asso-
ciate editor in charge of features for "4-H Life."
Member D. A. R., Sigma Alpha Iota (National Pro-
fessional Musical Fraternity), Ohio Newspaper Women.
National Federation of Music Clubs and American Pen
Women.
DAFOE, DR. ALLAN RAY: Physician. In 1935 tech-
nical supervisor of "The Country Doctor." and In 1936
"Reunion." 20th Century-Fox. Appears in Pathe shorts
of the Dionne Quintuplets.
DAGGETT, RAE: Actress. In 1936: "Early to Bed,"
Paramount.
DAGNA, JEANNETTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
O'AGOSTINO, ALBERT $.: Art director, b. New
lork City. December 27. 1894; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Rose Gallone and Nicho-
las D'Agostino. non-professionals; e. Mechanics' Institute.
Columbia, Colo., New York City; m. Imelda Vale, pro-
fessional. Four years of stage experience in New York
Scenic studios. Screen career: Four years as assistant
art director of Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer In New York City,
four years as art director for Selznlck Pictures. New
York. Organizer and president of Tec- Art Studios. Inc..
New York and California. Severed connections with Tec-
Art In 1928. Was with Universal Pictures. Became art
director. RKO Pathe. In 1933. together with Van Nest
Polglase on "Headline Shooter." "One Man's .Tourney."
"Midshipman .Tack," "Blood Monev." United Artists. In
1934: "Palooka," ITnited Artists-Reliance: "Finishing
School." RKO. In 1935: "Princess OHara." "The Were-
wolf of London," "The Raven." "She Gets Her Man,"
"King Solomon of Broadway," "Manhattan Moon." "Three
Kids and a Queen." Universal. In 1936: "The Invisible
Rav." "Love Before Breakfast." "Dracula's Daughter."
collaborated on "The Magnificent Brute." In 1937: "A
Doctor's Diary." ".Tohn Meade's Woman," "Her Husband
Lies." Paramount.
DAGOVER, LIL: b. Madioven. Java. 1894. Appeared
in "Between Worlds." Weiss Bros.: "Discord." Pathe;
"Beyond the Wall." State Rights: "Tartuffe the Hypo-
crite."■ "Love Makes TTs Blind." "Two Brothers." "Hun-
gnrian Rhapsody." "White Devil." UFA; (1932). "The
Woman from Monte Carlo." FN; "Barberlna. the King's
Daughter." Capital.
DAHL, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAHLQUIST. AKE: (See 19.16-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAILgY, JOHN HAMMOND: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DAILY, DEAN C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DAIS, GEORGE:
Almanac.)
D'ALBROOK, SIDNEY: Actor, b. Chicago. Hi.; h.
5 feet 10% Inches; black hair and eyes; w. 155 pounds: e-
Northwestern Military Academy. Stage career: repertory,
stock and vaudeville. Screen career: Artcraft, MacManus.
Metro, Vltagraph. Fox, Arrow. State Rights, Paramount.
Associated Exhibitors, Hal Roach, Pathe. PDC; "The
King of Kings." DeMllle; "The Matinee Idol," Columbia:
investigator in "Party Girl," Tiffany; "The Sport
Family," "Midnight Mystery," "Renegades," "The King
of Kings," Pathe; "Chances," Warner; "Father and Son."
Warner; "Street Scene," United Artists; "Corsair,"
United Artists; "Arsene Lupin."
D'ALBY, EDMUND: Actor. In 1935 appeared In
"The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes," Gaumont-British.
DALE, BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DALE. ESTHER: Actress, b. Beaufort. S. C. : e. Le-
land and Gray Seminary, Townsend, Vt.. Berlin, music;
in. Arthur Beckhard, producer and writer. Was concert
linger. Appeared on stage in "Carrie Nation" and "An-
other Language." Appeared on screen in "Crime With-
out Passion" (1934), Paramount. In 1935: "The Wedding
Night," United Artists; "Private Worlds." Paramount;
"Curly Top," "In Old Kentucky," Fox. In 1936:
"Timothy's Quest," "The Case Against Mrs. Ames."
"Hollywood Boulevard." Paramount; "Fury." MGM. In
1937: "Outcast," Paramount; "The Farmer in the Dell,"
RKO-Radio.
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DALE, IRENE: Actress. b. Kansas City, Mo.; p.
George Houdek, farmer; h. 5 ft. 4 in.; w. 110 pounds;
brown hair and eyes. Sang in grand opera and on
concert stage throughout Europe. Under contract to
Paramount.
DALE, MYRTLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DALEY, JACK: Actor. In 1935: "O'Shaughnessey's
Boy," MGil. In 1936: "Klondike Annie," Paramount.
DALGLEISH, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DALIO: Player. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko," Paris
Film Production.
DALKHART, ELYNORE: Writer. In 1935: collabo-
rated on story, "Great God Gold," Monogram.
DALL, EVELYN: Singer. In 1935: Vltaphone short
product.
DALLAN: Player. In 193G: "The Loves of Tonl,"
Metropolis-Tapernaux.
DALLAS, JIMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DALRYMPLE, IAN: In 1928-34 film editor and then
supervising film editor, Gainsborough Pictures and
Gaumont-Brltlsh Picture Corp. In 1935-36 independent
screen writer. In 1936-37 prepared screen adaptation
and co-directed "Storm In a Teacup," London Films.
Collaborated on screen play. "South Riding."
DALRYMPLE, JEAN: Writer, m. Ward Morehouse,
writer. Collaborated with Ward Morehouse on "It Hap-
pened in New York," Universal.
DALRYMPLE, LEONA: Writer. In 1937: story,
"Djingerous Number," MGM.
DALSHEIM, FRIEDRICH: Director. In 1937: col-
laborated on direction of "The Wedding of Palo," J. H.
Hoffberg.
DALTON, ROBERT: Actor. b. Randalett, Okla. : h.
5 ft. 11% in.; w. 162 lbs.; brown eyes, black hair; e.
public school. Idaho Springs Hi^h School. Appeared on
stage in "Rain," "The Charm School," and others. Under
contract to Universal.
DALY, EMMETT: Actor. In 1936: "Trail Dust."
Paramount.
DALY, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DALY, MARCELLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DALY, MARK: Actor, b. Edinburgh, Scotland, August
23, 1887. Stage comedian in England and Australia, who
has appeared In several British talkers — "The Beggar
Student" 1933. British Lion; "Up For the Derby" 1933,
R&D: "A Cuckoo in the Nest" 1933. Gaumont-British.
In 1933: "Private Life of Henry VIII," London Films. In
1934: "Music Hall," "Floodtide," Radio. In 1935: "The
Small Man." Universal; "The Man Who Could Work
Miracles," "The Ghost Goes West," London Films. In
1936: "Shipmates," Butchers. In 1937: "Wings of the
Morning," 20th Cent.-Fox; "The Captain's Table." MGM:
"Good Morning, Boys," Gainsborough; "The Taming of
the Shrew," New Theatre, London.
DALY, MICHAEL: Exhibitor, Daly Theatre, Hartford,
Rialto Theatre, New Britain, Conn; Capitol Theatre,
Lowell and Victory Theatres, Lowell, Mass. b. Hardford,
Conn., May 15, 1900; married. Associated with Bristol
Theatre, Bristol, Conn. ; Windsor Theatre, Windsor, Conn. ;
Crown Theatre. Hartford; Liberty Theatre, Hartford; Rialto
Theatre, New Britain, total of 20 years,
D'AMBRICOURT, ADRIENNE: Actress, b. France.
On stage, France and New York. Appeared In 1929
In "Trial of Mary Dugan," MGM. In 1933: "Eagle and
the Hawk," "Disgraced," "Design for Living," Para-
mount: "Gallant Lady," United Artl3ts-20th Century.
In 1934: "Marie Galante," "Caravan," Fox; "The Cat
and the Fiddle," MGM; "The Way to Love." Paramount.
In 1935: "It Happened in New York." Universal: "Goln'
to Town." Paramount. In 1936: "Valiant Is the Word
for Carrie," Paramount. In 1937: "Mama Steps Out,"
MGM.
DAMEN, DILLON: Director of Advertising and Pub-
licity, Columbia Pictures, England. b. Poona, India,
Oct. 7. 1902; married; organized British Book Society and
was first general manager and publicity director; assistant
advertising and publicity manager. Fox, England; tbes
same position with Universal; with Warners 1931-1935.
DAMEREAUX. ELSIE: Actress, b. Cologne, Germany,
January 20, 1904; h. 5 feet 2 Inches; medium brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; e. Marlanum Opladen,
Germany, the University of Bonn, Germany, and received
her stage training in Paris, London and New York: hy.
horseback riding, swimming and driving. Also speaks,
reads and writes English, PYench and German. Stage
experience in student dramatics. Screen experience with Ufa
Film Company, Berlin; Pathe, Paris; United Artists, Hol-
lywood, under direction of D. W. GrifHth; and with Uni-
versal under direction of Rupert Julian.
DAMERELL, DONNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )»
DAMITA, LILI: Actress, m. Errol Flynn, actor, b.
Paris, July 10, 1907; blond hair; p. mother, pro.; e. Con-
vents in Lisbon, Portugal, Spain and Greece; stage train-
ing, in dancing school in Belgium; speaks English, French,
Spanish and German, When fourteen years of age she
danced In the ballet at the Opera de Paris and later
toured Europe with a company of players organized by
her mother, singing American jazz songs. At 19. she
succeeded Mistinguette as star of the Casino de Paris
Revue. In Berlin. Miss Damlta made her screen debut
for the Felner Company. During the succeeding years she
appeared in German and French films. During the spring
of 1929, while Samuel Goldwyn, the producer, was in
Paris. Miss Damlta signed a contract which took her to
America and the principal feminine role In Ronald Col-
mans "The Rescue," "The Bridge of San Luis Bey"
and "The Cock-Eyed World." In 1930 on stage in "Sons
o' Guns." Later pictures: "The Woman Between,"
Radio: "Friends and Lovers," RKO: "This Is the Night."
Paramount; (1932) "The Match King." First National-
(1933) "Goldie Gets Along." RKO-Badio. In 19?"
"Brewster's Millions," United Artists; "Frisco Kid...
Warner. In 1936: "The Devil on Horseback," GN.
DAMPIER, CLAUDE: Actor. In 1935: "So You
Won't Talk," WB; "White Lilac." Fox -British; "Boys
Will Be Boys." Gainsborough; "King of the Castle,"
City Film; "No Monkey Business," "She Shall Have
Music," Twickenham; "Public Nuisance No. 1," General
Film Distributors. In 1936: "She Knew What She
Wanted." BIP; "All In," Gainsborough; "Such Is Life."
Inc. Talking Films; "Sing As You Swing," Bock
Studios: "Wanted," George King Productions. In 1937:
"Mr. Strungfellow Says No," Inc. Talking Films.
DANA, VIOLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DANE, CLEMENCE: Author, playwright, director, b.
Blackheath, Engl'and; hy. sculpture. Novels Include "Regi-
ment of Women" (1917): "First the Blade'" . (1918) ;
"Legend" (1919); "Wandering Stars" (1924): "The
Babyons" (1928); "Broome Stages" (1931). In col-
laboration with Helen Simpson, "Enter Sir .Tohn" (1929) :
"Printer's Devil" (1930); "Re-enter Sir John" (1932).
Plays: "A Bill of Divorcement" (1921): "Will Shakes-
peare" (1921); "The Way Things Happen" (1923);
"Naboth's Vineyard" (1925) ; "Granite" (1926) : "Mari-
ners" (1926); "Wild December" (1932); "Moonlight Is
Silver" (1934). Plays in collaboration with Richard
.Addinsell: "Adam's Opera" (1928); "Come of Age"
(1933): "The Happy Hypocrite" (1936). Wrote film
stories of ".\nna Karenina," "Amateur Gentleman."
"Fire Over England" and "Farewell Again," among others.
DAN FORTH, WILLIAM H.: Executive. Miller. Chair-
man of Board, Ralston Purina Co. Director, New York
Life Insurance Co. b. Charleston, Mo., Sept. 10, 1870:
m. Adda Bush of St. Louis. Oct. 24, 1894; two children,
p. Albert Hampton and Rebecca (Lynn) C. ; e. Graduate
Manual Training School, St. Louis, 1887; M.E., Wash-
ington University, 1892. Trustee, Berea (Ky. ) College.
Iberia (Mo.) Junior College: on Board of Directors Wash-
ington LTniversity, St. Louis^. Mo. ; director of Motion
Picture Research Council ; trustee Community Fund of St.
Louis. Member American Youth Foundation (pres.), Dan-
forth Foundation (pres.). Church Federation of St. Louis.
Phi Delta Theta. Clubs; Noonday and Bogey. Author of
a number of booty;. Home: 17 Kingsbury Place. St. Louis.
Mo.
DANIEL, FRANK: Theatre editor. Atlanta .Tournal,
Atlanta, Ga, ; b. Thomaston, Ga., September 7, 1900: p.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Daniel ; e. University of Georgia
(A. B.), Columbia University. Pulitzer School of Jour-
nalism.
DANIEL, L. 0., JR.: Manager, Uptown Theatre and
TTptown Hall for Hor^vitz Theatres. Director of publicity
for the five theatres, b. Waxahachie, Texas. Sept. 12.
1898; p. L. O.. Sr., and Maude Ethel Daniel; e. graduate
VVcntworth Military Academy. 1917, Lexington, Mo. ; mar-
ried. Was president of Daniel, Crltes Wholesale Millinery
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Company, Dallas, Texas. Manager, Bransom Art Studios,
Dallas. Director of publicity, Hilton Hotels, Dallas.
House manager, Texas Theatre, San Antonio. Director of
publicity for Southwest Division for Texas. Oklahoma.
Arizona, New Mexico, with offices in the Paramount Build-
ing, New York City, under L. E. Schneider, division
director. In 1930. transferred to Dallas as district ad-
vertising director. When this was also disbanded, sent to
Waco, Texas, as manager of Orpheum Theatre. Whu'i
house closed, was sent to Austin, Texas, as manager of
Queen Theatre. At one time was manager of Palace
Theatre. Dallas. Last three years assigned as city mana-
ger for Sioux Falls. S. D., house manager of the Minne
sola Theatre, Minneapolis, for length of operation, 1934-
35. Was manager of The Century Theatre, Minneapolla,
for Publix; resigned to return to Texas as manager of
Delman Theatre. Resigned when Interstate took over Del-
uian theatre.
DANIELL, HENRY: Actor. In 1929: "Jealousy,"
Paramount; "The Awful Truth," Pathe. In 1930: "Last
of the Lone Wolf," Columbia. 1934: "Tlie Path of Glory."
Triumph. 1936: "The Unguarded Hour," "Camille."
"Under Cover of Night," "The Thirteenth Chair," MOM.
DANIELS, BEBE: Actress, b. Dallas, Texas^ January
14, 1901; h. 5 feet 3 inches; black hair and brown eyes:
w. 112 pounds; p. Phyllis and Melville Daniels, profes-
sionals; e. private tutors. Sacred Heart Convent, Los
Angeles; m. Ben Lyon; has one child; hy. all outdoor
sports. At 4 played en tour in "Bichard Third," when
5 worked for Oliver Morosco and David Belasco, at 7
played child lead In "A Common Enemy," starting her
motion picture career with this production for Selig
Polyscope Co. Played child leads for Imp, Pathe, Kalem,
Ince. At 13 was Harold Lloyd's leading woman In "Lone-
some Luke" comedies, then under contract to DeMlUe
and next with Paramount. Among her many Paramount
pictures are "Senorita," "She's a Sheik," "Swim. Girl,
Swim" and others; was in "Bio Rita," RKO; "Dlxiana,"
BKO; "Love Comes Along," RKO: "Reaching for the
Moon," United Artists; "My Past," Warner; "Honor of
the Family," Warner; (1933) "Radio Girl." "42nd
Street," Warner; "The Cocktail Hour," Columbia: "The
Song You Gave Me." "A Southern Maid," B.I.P. ;
"Counsellor-at-Law," Universal. In 1934: "Registered
Nurse." First National. In 1935: "Music Is Magic,"
20th Century-Fox, and in British product.
DANIELS. D. W. L.: Art director. In 1934: "How's
Chances?." Fox-British. In 1937: "The Mill on the
Floss." National Provincial.
DANIELS, HAROLD: Actor. In 1936: "TraU Dust,"
Paramount.
DANIELS, KEITH: Actor. In 1936: "The House of a
Thousand Candles," Republic.
DANIELS. MICKEY: Actor, b. Rock Springs. Wyo.,
1914. Worked first for MGM and Universal, then on
the Hal Roach lot to work in Harold Lloyd pictures.
Appeared In "Our Gang" comedies, and in "The Boy
Friends." Hal Roach. MGM. In 1933: appeared in "Tliis
Day and Age." Paramount. In 1934: "Palsle Walsle,"
Universal short. In 1936: "The Magnificent Obsession."
Universal.
DANIELS. RENEE: Actress. In 1936: "I Conquer the
Se^" Academy.
DANIELS, THELMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DANIELS. WILLIAM: Cameraman. b. Cleveland,
Ohio; p. father was professional; e. high school and
University of Southern California. Started at old Tri-
angle Studio in 1917 as assistant cameraman. Became
first cameraman at Universal In 1918; with Samuel Gold-
wyn In 1922-23. Cameraman for Independent films first
part of 1924, then returned to MGM In 1924, where he
has been first cameraman since. Films include, in 1933:
"Dinner at Eight," "The Stranger's Return," "Broad-
way to Hollywood," "Queen Christina." In 1935:
"Naughty Marietta," "Anna Karenlna," "Rendezvous."
In 1936: "Rose-Marie." "Romeo and Juliet"; collaborated
on photography "Camille," MGM. In 1937: "Personal
Property." MGM.
DANISCHEWSKY, MONJA: Studio press representative
of Capitol Film Productions and associated companies in
London, b. Archangel. Russia, in 1911 ; m. Brenda Rattray,
designer; has one daughter; e. Royal College of Art. Free
lance commercial art and journalism followed by appoint-
ment in publicity department of MGM in London; pub-
licity manager of British Lion Film Corporation; press
manager of PDC (United Kingdom) and present appoint-
ment in March. 1936.
DAN SON, HAROLD L.: Advertising and exploitation,
b. New York City; e. New York schools. Polytechnic In-
stitute of Brooklyn, degree of Electrical Engineer; entered
newspaper work on Brooklyn Daily Eagle, as reporter,
later becoming feature editor, radio editor, also doing
screen and stage reviews; other newspapers included
Brooklyn Times, Newark Star Eagle, N. Y. Mirror; with
Shuberts and other stage producers as press representa-
tive; director of publicity for RCA Photophone in 1929;
assistant advertising manager RKO Radio Pictures for
three years; with Warner Bros. Broadway theatres. With
Paramount Pictures five years on advertising and national
exploitation.
DANTE, JEANNE: Actress, b. April 18. 1923, Nor-
folk, Va. ; h. 5 feet 3 inches; w. 115 pounds; blue eyes
and light brown hair; e. Dominican Sisters Convent in
New York City; p. non-prgfessional. Appeared in stage
productions "Brass Ankles," "Thunder on the Left."
"Call It a Day," and oq. the radio in "Peter Pan"
with Maude Adams. Under contract tft Universal. "Four
Days Wonder."
DANZ, JOHN: President of Sterling Chain Theatres,
Inc., and Far West Theatres, Seattle, Wash.; b. Russia.
Sept. 24, 1877; e. grammar cshool; married. Was in
men's furnishings and clothing business. Started in 1914
with 250 seat theatre; 1916, Colonial Theatre, 850 seats;
1917, built Star Theatre, 350 seats. About 1920 built
Capitol Theatre; 1929, Winter Garden; 1932, Florence;
1921, took over Far West group; 1930, nine suburban thea-
tres. Member of Allied Amusements of Pacific North-
west. Leased Bex Theatre, formerly Pantages, in 1935.
Bought Pantages Building, Winter Garden property. 1936.
Bought Uptown Theatre lease and equipment, 1936, and
leases and equipment Granada and Columbia Theatres, The
Dalles, Ore.
DA PRON, LOUIS: Actor. b. Hammond, Ind. ; p.
L. I. Da Pron, prof. ; h. 5 ft. 8 in. ; w. 140 lbs. ; brown
hair and blue eyes; e. public and high school. Is an
expert tap-dancer. Appeared on the stage and also taught
dancing. In 1936: "Three Cheers for Love," "Hideaway
Girl," "College Holiday." Paramount.
D'ARCY, ALEXANDER: Actor. In 1936: "Stolen
Holiday," WB.
D'ARCY, HARRY: Assistant director. In 1935: "Hi.
Gaucho," RKO-Badio.
D'ARCY, ROY: Actor, r. n. Roy Francis Guisti; b.
San Francisco, Cal., February 10, 1894; h. 5 feet 11 inches;
dark brown hair and blue-gray eyes; w. 160 pounds; p.
Minnie L. and Dr. J. J. Guisti, non-professionals; e.
Telchman'g Gymnasium, Leipzig, Germany, and the Uni-
versity of Jena, Germany; m. and div. ; hy. books, dogs,
horses, automobiles, philology and the study of philosophy.
Was sub-accountant for Standard Oil Co. and foreign sec-
retary of National Cash Register Co. Stage experience of
six years during which time he appeared in "Oh, Boy,"
"Oh, My Dear," "La La Luclle," "Lady Butterfly,"
"Princess Virtue," "Winter Garden," "The Dancing
Girl," "Room 349," "Earl Carroll's Vanities," 42 weeks
of Keith and Orpheum vaudeville, as well as concert work
and professional dancing in New York City. On screen:
six years In heavy roles; in "The Merry Widow," (silent),
"Graustark," "Beverly of Graustark," "On Ze Boulevard,"
"The Grey Hat," "La Boheme," "The Temptress,"
"Bardelys the Magnificent," "Buttons," "Valencia." "Be-
yond the Sierras." "Riders of the Dark," "Romance,"
"His Night" and "Stolen Kisses" for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; "Beware of Blondes" for Columbia; "Family Med-
dlers" for Tlffany-Stahl; "The Last Warning" for Uni-
versal, and in "Girls Gone Wild" for Fox. In 1929 in
"Beyond the Sierras," Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer; "Woman
from Hell" and "The Black Watch," Fox. In 1932 he
appeared in "Love-bound," Peerless Productions. In 1933
appeared in "Flying Down to Rio," Radio. In 1934:
"Orient Express," Fox. In 1935: "Outlawed Guns,"
Universal. In 1936: "Revolt of the Zombies," Academy:
"Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount.
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Unquestionably Pete Smith is the greatest box office name in the shorts
field and deservedly so. — Wilkerson in the Hollywood Reporter, **A Pe+e
Smith short holds ten times the audience value of a cheap feature on a
double bill. — Mark hlellinger, Hearst papers. **Time out, please, from the
customary film reviews to doff our editorial chapeau to Pete Smith, who
makes our favorite film shorts. — Beverly Hills In Liberty Magazine. **Pete
Smith, better than anyone I know, puts over these sports reels.— Louella
O. Parsons. Hearst papers. **Tremendously important are the Pete Smith-
MGM Oddities.— N. Y. State Exhibitor Weekly. **Pete Smith's monicker
on the marquee means 100% entertainment. — Arthur Ungar, Variety Daily.
**We've found nothing of abbreviated cinema nature quite so entertain-
ing as the Pete Smith series. — Jack Alicoate, Film Daily. **Pete Smith has
become famous as being one of the most truly humorous of all the group
writing and speaking the incidental talk for one reelers. — Mollie Merrick.
**ln the national vote of exhibitors for the best shorts conducted by the
Jay Emanuel Publications, Pete Smith was the only one to win awards in
two classes, the best sports subject and the best novelty subject of the
year. — Los Angeles Daily News. **Pete Smith is a benefactor of mankind.
Welford Beaton, Editor, Hollywood Spectator.
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DARE. DANNY: Dance producer. New York City;
li. 5 feet 7 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes: w. 148
pounds; e. New York public schools and New Utrecht
High; chief hobby is in directing orchestras. Stage
experience: "Five o'clock Girl," "The Little Show,"
"Hot Chocolates" and "Sweet Adeline." Has written and
produced many vaudeville acts. Signed with Fox Movie-
tone. In 1935: Dances in Universal short product. In
1936: "Three Cheers for Love," Paramount.
DARE, DOROTHY: Actress: b. Philadelphia. Pa.. 21
years ago. Appeared at the age of seven, playing in
"Night Boat," musical, with Hal Skelly, Ernest Torrence,
and Louise Groody. Appeared in several of Ziegfeld's
shows, in "The Only Girl" and "Hold Your Horses."
among other musicals. Signed by Warner and appeared In
"Happiness Ahead" and "Sweet Adeline." In 1035:
"Gold Diggers of 1935." "In Caliente," FN; "Front Page
Woman," Warner; Vitaphone short product.
DARE, PHILLIP: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Folici
Bergere," "Clive of India." United Artists-20th Century.
DARFEUIL, COLLETTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lraanac.)
DARGY, TEDDY: Player. In 19.37: "Les Petits,"
Franco- American.
DARIEN. FRANK: Actor, b. New Orleans. La.: e.
McDonnough Public School and Tulane University. New
Orleans; married; has one child. Appeared in "For Her
Sake." Mechanicsville. N. Y. Played in stock and road
shows, and Broadway, for many years. Went to Los
Angeles in 1912. With D. W. Griffith and Mack Sennptt
in 1914 and 1915 for comedies. Left films. Played with
Morosco Stock and Burbank Stock Companies. Toured
with Kolb and Dill. On screen in 1933 in "Professional
Sweetheart," RKO; "Big Executive." Paramount: "From
Headquarters," Warner. Since in "Cimarron." ".lune
Moon," "Miracle Man," "Prosperity," "Hello. Every-
body." "Bad Girl." Irvin S. Cobb comedies. Hal Roach:
"Speaking of Relations." MGM short product; "Marie
Galante," Fox; "Fashions of 1934." First National;
"Journal of a Crime," Warner. In 1935: "Behind the
Evidence." Columbia; "The Little Colonel." Fox; "Here
Comes Cookie." Paramount. In 1936: "Brides Are Like
That." FN.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DARK. MICHAEL:
Almanac.)
DARLING. ANNE: Actress. Full name. Anne Lan-
sing Darling; h. 5 feet, 3% Inches; light brown hair and
blue eyes; w 110 pounds; b. Lansingburgh. N. Y.. .Tuly
16. 1915; e. Le Conte Junior High. Hollywood High
.School, and University Training. Los Angeles. Appeared
In amateur productions, studied elocution, and is ballroom
dancer. Tested by Universal, signed, appeared In "Great
Expectations." "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." "Bride
of Frankenstein."
DARLING, IDA: Actress. Appeared In 1929 in "Love
in the Desert." RKO; In 1930 in "Lummox." United
Artists. In 1935: "The Girl Who Came Back." Chester-
field.
DARLING. JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DARLING. WILLIAM: r. n William Sandorhazi Dar-
ling; b. Sandorhaz. Hungary. Sept. 14. 1882: 5 feet 10%
inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 185 pounds; mar-
ried; hy. Gardening: e. University of Technology. Aca-
demy of True Arts. landscape and portrait painting.
One year with American Film Co.. Santa Barbara. One
year with Louis B. Mayer. Los Angeles; thirteen years
with Fox Film Corporation. In 1935: art direction. "Our
Little Girl." "The Little Colonel." "It's a Small World,"
"Under the Pampas Moon," "In Old Kentucky," "The
Farmer Takes a Wife." "Steamboat Round the Bend,"
Fox; "Way Down East," "The Man Who Broke the Bank
at Monte Carlo," "The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Professional Soldier," "The Prisoner of Shark
Island." "A Message to Garcia." "Captain .Tanuary."
"Under Two Flags." "The Poor Little Girl." "Ladies in
Love," "Dimples." "Lloyds of London," "Stowaway."
20th Cent.-Fox. In 1937: "On the Avenue," 20th Cent.-
Fox. I !
DARLING, W. SCOTT: Director and writer b.
Toronto, Ont.. Can.; e. in Toronto high school. Dollar
academy, EMinburgh, Scotland, and has had training at
newspaper work; m. non-professional; hy. raising Scotch
terriers. Was city editor of the Winnipeg Telegram and
Buffalo Inquirer and coliaborated with James Oliver Cur-
wood for three years. Has written short fiction stories
for various current magazines; started in pictures In
1918 as writer for Christie; then became scenario editor
there for three years; later comedy supervisor for Uni-
versal (three years), directed 18 pictures for Universal
and Christie as well as writing. W'ote first "Van
Bibber" comedies for Fox; also wrote "l^vo Fisted Jones"
in 1925. "On Ze Boulevard," "Topsy and Eva" and
"Yours to Command" in 1927, and "The Leatherneck"
series, which established Reginald Denny; (1929) "Noisy
Neighbors" and "Trent's Last Case." Wrote the original
story of "Scarlet Seas," 1930-31; "Caught Cheating,"
and "Borrowed Wives," "Pocatello Kid," Tiffany; "Night
Beat," "Soul of the Slums," Action; "The Boy Friend"
and "Fraternity House," Hal Roach; "One-Punch O'Tooie,"
"De Woiid Champion" and "Ex-Bartender," all Tifjfany.
In 1932: "The Dragnet Patrol." "Dynamite Denny,"
Action; "Gold," Majestic. In 1933: "Outlaw Justice,"
Majestic. In 1935 wrote story, continuity and dialogue of
"Sweepstake Annie," "The Old Homestead," Liberty;
"Unknown Woman," Columbia; "Forced Landing." Re-
public; "The Church Mouse," Warner; collaborated on
story, "Confidential," Mascot. In 1936: collaborated on
story, "The Return of Jimmy Valentine," Republic; col-
laborated on screen play "Charlie Chan at the Opera."
20th Cent.-Fox.
DARMOUR. LARRY: Producer. b. Flushing. N. Y..
January 8. 1895. h. 5 feet 8 inches; light hair and blue
eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Julia and John Darmour; e.
Flushing high school and Princeton University: m. Alice
Darmour; hy. golf. Over 21 years in the motion picture
business. Producer of the Mickey McGuire Comedies.
Dane and Arthur. Louise Fazenda. "Record Breakers"
series for Radio release ; also twelve Continental features
for independent market. In 1934 produced "The Scarlet
Letter." Majestic. Also Hollywood talent representative
of Gaumont-British. Heads Darmour Productions. In
1935: produced "Motive for Revenge," "Mutiny Ahead,"
Majestic; "The Fire Trap." Empire. In 1936: "Shadows
of the Orient." Empire; "North of Nome." Columbia. In
1937: "Trouble in Morocco," Columbia.
DARNAC. YVETTE. Actress. In 1935: "Radio Parade
iif 1935," British International Pictures.
DARNIHOFF. ERIKA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
DARNLEY, LOUIS: Actor. In 1936: "Gypsy Melody,"
ABP.
DARR, VONDELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
D'ARRAST, H. D'ABBADIE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DARRIEUX, DANIELLE: Actress. In 1935: "La
Crise Est Finie," Nero Films.
DARRO, FRANKIE: Actor. b. Chicago, HI., De-
cember 22, 1918. Appeared in 1929 in "The Rainbow
Man." Paramount; "Gun Law," "Idaho Bed" and "Pride
of Pawnee," Radio Pictures; "Blaze o' Glory," Sono
Art-World Wide. In 1933: "The Mayor of Hell,"
Warner; "Laughing at Life," Mascot; "Tugboat Annie."
MGM; "Wild Boys of tiie Road," First National. In
1934: "No Greater Glory," Columbia: "The Merry
Frinks." Warner; "Burn 'Em Up Barnes." Mascot series,
also released as feature by Majestic; "Little Men," Mascot.
In 1935: "Bed Hot Tires," First National; "Unwelcome
Stranger," Columbia; "Stranded," Warner; "Three Kids
and a Queen." Universal; "The Payoff." FN. In 1936:
"The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO-Radio; "Charlie Chan
at the Race Track," 20th Cent.-Fox; "Mind Your Own
Business," Paramount.
DARROW, JOHN: Actor. r. n. Harry Simpson; b.
New York City. July 17. 1907; h. 5 feet 11 Inches;
brown hair and eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Lina Hart and
Harry Simpson, non-professional; e. high school In New
York City; not married; hy. horseback and handball.
Stage experience. Screen appearances as follows: "High
School Hero." "Pratt and Pep," produced by Davlfl
Butler for Fox: "The Racket." for Paramount; "The
Argyle Case," for Warner Bros.: "Hell's Angels" and
"Girls Going Wild," Lasky; "Cheer Up and Smile"
(1929), Fox; "Vacation Loves" (1930), Educational-
Mack Sennett: in 1931: "The Lady Refuses," "Everything
Is Rcsy.'' and "Fanny Foley Herself." all Radio; "The
Barg'ain," First National. In 1932: appeared in follow-
ing pictures: "Alias Mary Smith." Mayfair: "The
Midnight Lady." Chesterfield. In 1933: "Strange People,"
Chesterfield; "Midshipman .Tack," Radio. In 1934: "1
Like It That Way." Universal. In 1935: "Square
Shooter." Columbia; "A Notorious Gentleman." Universal:
"Symphony of Living." Invincible; "Annapolis Farewell."
Paramount. In 1936: "Crime Over London," UA.
DARVAS, LILY: Actress, b. Budapest, Hungary,
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April 10, 1902; e. Girls High School; m. Ferenc Molnar,
playwright. On stage since 1921. From 1921-24, Buda-
pest Magyar and Vig Theatres. In 1925 with Reinhardt
Theatres. Since 1925 on stage in Vienna and Budapest.
On screen in 1935: •Tagehuch der Oeliebten," I'anta
Film, Vienna.
DARWELL, JANE: Actress, b. Palmyra, Mo.: li. 5
feet, t) Inches; dark brown hair, streaked with gray, and
blue eyes; w. 1«5 pounds; p. W. K. Woodard; e. Miss
Loring's private school, Chicago, 111., exclusive girls'
school in Louisville, Ky , and Dana Hall. Boston, study-
ing voice and piano in Boston; not married, living with
brother, W. C. Woodard, direct descendant of Andrew
Jackson. Took courses in dramatics and voice in Kuro-
pean cities. While visiting brother in Chicago, obtained
part In "Stubbornness ot Geraldine," then traveled fo:
three years, appearing in London, Paris, Berlin and other
European cities. Appeared In "The jlaster Mind" and
"Brewster's Millions," silent pictures. In series of olays
at Alcazar Theatre, San Francisco, then Joined Henry
Duffy stock company, playing stock in Portland, Oregon,
and Seattle, Wash. On Broadway In several plays, in-
cluding "Swords." In 1931 returned to Hollywood to
appear in "Huckleberry Finn," Paramount, and since has
appeared in many pictures. Including "Br^ndage," Fox-
"Ladies of the Big House," "Hot Saturday," "Back
Street." "Air Hostess," "Child of Manhattan." "Women
Won't Tell," "Jennie Gerhardt," "One Sunday After-
noon," "Design for Living," Paramount; "Emergency
Call," "Before Dawn," (BKO), "Only Yesterday." Uni-
versal; "He Couldn't Take It." (Monogram). In 1934 in
"Heat Lightning," Warner; "Gentlemen Are Born."
"Blind Date," "Once to Every Woman," "The Most
Precious Thing In Life." Columbia; "Happiness Ahead."
"The Scarlet Empress" Paramount : "The White Parade."
Lasky-Fox; "Bright Eyes," "Change of Heart," all Fox-
"Let's Tallt It Over," Universal. In 1935 "One More
Spring," "Life Begins at Forty." "Curly Top, ,1;°=';
"McFadden's Flats," Paramount; "Paddy O'Day, Mavy
Wife," 20th Century-Fox; "We're Only Human," BKO.
In 1936: "Captain January," "The Country Doctor," "Little
Miss Nobody," "The First Baby," "Private Number.
"The Poor Little Bich Girl," "White Fang," ' Star for
a Night." "Bamona," 20th Cent.-Fox; "Craig s Wife,
Columbia. In 1937: "Love Is News." "Dead Yesterday.
"Nancy Steele Is Missing," 20th Cent.-Fox.
DA SILVA. ANINA: Hollywood Casting Bureau and
Da Silva School of Dancing, b. Copenhagen, Denmark,
Nov. 19, 1885; p. Anna and James Nielsen; e. Royal
Opera Ballet School; married. Was professional dancer.
Dancing school since 1921.
DATIG, FERDINAND A.: Casting director, b. Car-
negie, Pa., Oct. 23, 1891; h. 6 feet 2: w. 170; gray eyes,
light brown hair; p. August and Cecilia Datig; e. public
schools until 12; m. Dorothy Patricia Penland; has one
son, 10 and a half years old. Thirteen years casting
director for Universal; nine and a half years with Para-
mount Publlx. Resigned from Paramount, 1936.
DAUB, EWALD: Cameraman; b. Braunschweig. Ger
many, Oct. 13, 188i; raarriad. Worked on silent Alms.
From 1926-34. with Harry Piel Films as first cameraman.
In 1932: "Grun 1st die Heide." R. N. film; "Gehetzte
Menschen," Emco; "Der Gehelmagent," "Johnny stlehlt
Europa," "Das Schiflf ohne Hafen," Ariel. In 1933:
"Sprung in den Abgrund," "Ein Unslchtbarer geht durch
die Stadt," Ariel; German version, "Little Man, What
Now?"; "Sag mir wer Du blst." In 1934: "Der Herr
der Welt," "Die Welt ohne Maske," Ariel; "aufforderung
zum Tanz," Cicero. In 1935: "Die Flnanzen des Gross-
herzogs," Tofa; "Gern hab Ich die Fraun gekusst,"
Majestic; "Alles hort auf meln Kommando," ABC.
DAUBE, BELLE: Actress. In 1935: "It's a Small
World." Fox.
D'AUBURN, DENNIS: Actor. In 1937: "The Lost
Horizon." Columbia.
DAUDERT. CHARLOTTE: Actress. In 1936: "Pras-
qulta." Du World.
DAUGHERTY, A. A.: Films and daily magazine pic-
ture page editor. Times, Louisville. Ky. ; b. Versailles,
Ky.. January 19, 1911; p. C. E. Daugherty; e. Public
School, Bardstown High School, Xavler University. St.
Joseph's Prep., college: A.B.. University of Kentucky;
married; hy. fishing, free lance photography. Edited
Georgetown, Ky., News for 18 months, corresponding for
Associated Press; two months state editor Lexington, Ky.,
Herald; to Times April 1, 1935; copy editor and as-
sistant to Dan Thompson, then movie and mag. editor.
DAUGHERTY, FRANK: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on original story, "Manhattan Moon," Universal. In 1936:
collaborated on "Once a Doctor." WB.
DAUMERY, MIME. CARRIE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DAUMERY, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAVEE, LAWRENCE W.: Staff Engineer, Electrical
Research Products Inc., 250 W. 57th St., New York. b.
Foxcrort, Maine, March 28, 1900; married; p. Everett W.
and Sarah W. Davee; e. graduated from University of
Alaine, Class of 1922; engineering and development. Bell
Telephone Laboratories; engineering and development. Fox
Case Corp., studio manager Fox Hearst Corp.
DAVEN, ANDRE: Fox general European representative,
b. Paris, March, 1900; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; w. 150 pounds:
brown eyes, black hair; e. Paris and Switzerland; mar-
ried. Was director of the Theatre des Champs Elysees
in Paris and produced. Went to Germany where he produced
the French versions of all Erich Pommer films for Ufa.
Was with Ufa in August, 1932 when he signed a Fox
Film contract. In Paris producing (or Alliance Cinemato-
graphique Europeenne.
DAVENPORT, A. BROMLEY: Actor. b. Baglnton.
Warwickshire, England, October 29, 1867 ; m. Mme. Ade-
laide Marie Burdillat; by. sports; p. Col. William Brom-
ley-Davenport, M.P. : e. Eton. Appeared on stage in
1892. Entered films in 1921, appearing in silent roles in
"Roses of Pieardy," "The Glad Eye," "A Sister to
Assist 'Er," "The Flight (jommander," all Gaumont.
"The American Prisoner" (1929), B.I.P. In 1930: "Too
Many Cooks," and "Leave It to Me." George King. In
1931: "Glamour." B.I.P.; "Captivation," Reglna Films;
"A Shot in the Dark." (1933), Warner-F.N. -British;
"The Warren Case" (1934), BIP. In 1935: "The Scar-
let Pimpernel," London Films; "Vintage Wine." Twick-
enham; "So Y'ou Won't Talk," Warner-FN-British.
DAVENPORT, CHARLES EDWARD: (See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAVENPORT, HARRY: Actor. In 1935: "The Scoun-
drel," Paramount. In 1936: "The Case of the Black Cat,"
"King of Hockey," "Three Men on a Horse," WB. In
1937: "Under Cover of Night." MGM; "Her Husband's
Secretary," "White Bondage," WB; "Paradise Express,"
Republic.
DAVES, DELMER: Writer, b. San Francisco, July
24, 1904; p. Arthur L. and Nan B. Daves; e. Los
Angeles Polytechnic, Stanford University, A.B. in Law;
not married. Was engineering draftsman, commercial
artist, college instructor, illustrator, actor, among other
things. Started as property man for James Cruze, became
actor and technical director at MGM. Alternated writing
and acting at MGM. Wrote four years. MGM; one pic-
ture for Paramount, then to Warner Bros. -First National.
Original stories include "Flirtation Walk," "Dames,"
"Shipmates," "Divorce in the Family," "So This Is
College," "No More Women" (Paramount), "Half-
Married." Screen plays include "Flirtation Walk,"
"Dames," "Shipmates," "No More Women," "The Sea
Hawk," "The Go-Getter," "Clear All Wires," "Big-
Hearted Herbert." In 1935: collaborated on screen play,
"Stranded," "Page Miss Glory," Warners; story and screen
play, "Shipmates Forever," First National; "Miss Pacific
Fleet," Warner. In 1936: collaborated on screen play,
"The Petrified Forest," Warner. With Warner Bros.-
Pirst National. Original screen play, "The Singing
Marine." WB.
DAVID, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAVID, HARRY: Vice-president and general manager,
Intermountain Theatres, Inc., operating theatres in Idaho
and Utah; b. San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 18, 1888; p. dec.;
e. grammar grade and high school, San Francisco; married.
Began as usher in San Francisco with Herbert L. Roths-
child Enterprises, then through advertising department as
advertising director. Then to theatre management. Five
years with Mack Sennett In operation of his theatres,
advertising department of studio, and distribution of his
pictures. In 1925 joined Paramount Theatres. Three
years In Central States operating theatres In Iowa, Ne-
braska, and Illinois. Nine years in present position.
DAVIDGE. MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "The
Clairvoyant," GB.
DAVIDIK, FILIP: Actor. In 1936: "Janosik" (French
Motion Picture Corp.).
DAVIDSON, JOHN: Actor, b. New York. 1886: e.
Columbia University. Pictures include: "Under Two
Flags," Metro; "Idle Rich," Paramount; "His Chil-
dren's Children," Paramount: "Monsieur Beaucaire," for
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Warner; Hasslm In "The Rescue," United Aitlsti; Peter
Ward In "The Time, the Place and the Girl," Warner;
"Kid Gloves," Warner; "Skin Deep," Warner; "The
Thirteenth Chair," MGM. In 1933: "The Mad Game,"
Fox- "The Perils of Pauline," Universal serial. In 1934:
"Bombay Mail," Universal; "Hold That Girl." Fox;
"The Scarlet Empress," Paramount; "Lightning Strikes
Twice." RKO; "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also
released as feature by Majestic. In 1935: "Behind the
Oreen Lights." Mascot; "A Shot in the Dark," Chester-
field; "The Last Days of Pompeii," RKO; "A Tale i(
Two Cities," MGM.
DAVIDSON, LAWFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
DAVIDSON, MAX: Actor. b. Berlin; h. 5 feet 4
inches; blue eyes and black hair; w. 130 pounds; e. Berlin
and United States. Entered pictures in 1913. Pictures
include: "Pass the Gravy," "Dumb Daddies," "Blow by
Blow," "Should Women Drive," MGM; "Hurdy Gurdy."
Roach: Moe in "So This Is College," MGM. In 1933:
"Cohens and Kellys in Trouble," Universal; "The World
Gone Mad," Majestic.
DAVIDSON, E. ROY: Cameraman. In 1935: "The
Case of the Missing Man," "A Feather in Her Hat,"
"The Girl Friend," "The Grand Exit," "If You Could
Only Cook." "The Lone Wolf Returns," "One Way
Ticket," "The Public Menace," "Superspeed." "Too Tough
to Kill." "Guard That Girl," "She Couldn't Take It."
Columbia. In 1936: special camera effects. "The Music
Goes 'Round." "Hell- Ship Morgan." "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town." "Trapped by Television." Columbia.
DAVIDSON, WILLIAM B.: Actor. b. Dobbs Ferry.
N. Y., June 16, 1888; h. 6 feet IMs Inches; blue eyes and
brown hair; w. 200 pounds; e. preparatory schools and
Columbia University, specialized in law; hy. golf, foot-
ball. Has lived in New York. San Francisco and Los
Angeles. Entered pictures in 1914 with old Vitagraph
Company. Pictures Include: "White Raven," "Gentlemen
of Paris," "Good Morning Judge," assistant district at-
torney in "Queen of the Night Clubs," Warner; district
attorney In "Blaze o'Glory," Sono-Art; "Carnation Kid,"
Paramount; "Woman Trap." Paramount; "Men Are Like
That," Paramount; "For the Defense," Paramount; "The
Secret Call," Paramount; "Vice Squad," Paramount;
"Graft," Universal; "Sky Devils." and "Scarfaoe."
Caddo; "The Feathered Serpent," Columbia; "How I
Play Golf," Warner. Stage experience in: "What Price
Glory." "Marriage Bed." "Twelve Miles Out," "Donovan
Affair," "House of Women," "Footloose," "Mourning
Becomes Electra." In 1933: "I'm No Angel," "Sitting
Pretty," Paramount; "Meet the Baron," MGM; "Lady
Killer." Warner: "Torch Singer," Paramount. In 1934:
"Massacre," "Fog Over Frisco." First National: "Laugh-
ing Boy," MGM; "The Secret Bride," Warner. In 1935:
"Sweet Music," "Bordertown, " "Devil Dogs of the Air,"
"A Night at the RItz." "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
"Special Agent," "Dangerous," Warner; "Go Into Your
Dance." "In Caliente," FN; "The Crusades," Paramount;
"Woman Wanter." MGM; "Show Them No Mercy." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Road Gang." FN. In 1936:
"The Singing Kid," "Murder By an Aristocrat," "The
Big Noise." "Earthworm Tractors," "Golddiggers of
1937." WB; "Mind Your Own Business," Paramount. In
1937: "Marked Woman." "Midnight Court," WB.
DAVIES, GWENN FFANCON: Actress. In 1936:
"Nine Days a Queen," GB.
DAVIES. HARRY PARR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
DAVIES. HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAVIES. HUBERT HENRY: Author. Play, "The Girl
from Tenth Avenue," filmed in 1935 by First National.
DAVIES, JACK, JR.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on script, dialogue and lyrics of "Radio Parade of 1935,"
collaborated on scenario and dialogue, "Mimi," "Dance
Band," collaborated on adaptation, "Heart's Desire,"
BIP. In 1936: collaborated on "Once in a Million," "The
Tenth Man," ABP.
DAVIES, JOHN R.: Past chairman and present mem-
ber of the executive committee. National Board of Review
nf Motion Pictures; b. New York, N. Y.. 1879: e. New
York City Public Schools, City College. Columbia. New
York Law School. Admitted to Bar in 1900; Board of
.\ldermen. 1903-07; municipal court in 1907-27. Since
leaving the bench in 1928 has been official referee and
since 1931 official referee in the supreme court. Resumed
general law practice, January 1, 1937. Address: 122 East
42nd Street, N. Y. C.
DAVIES. MARION. Actress, r. n. Marlon Douras: b.
New York City, January 3, 1900; h. 5 feet 5 Incheg;
golden hair and blue eyes; w. 120 pounds; e. Convent of
Sacred Heart. Hastings; hy. all outdoor sports. With
"Chu Chin Chow" as a dancer in 1916, traveling troupe
in New York. Thence to the screen. Appeared In
"Runaway Romany." for Ardsley-Pathe (1918) ; "April
Folly." "The Restless Sex" and "When Knighthood Was
in Flower" for Lasky (1920-21-22); in Goldwyn's "Little
Old New York" (1923); and since then with MGM In
"Beverly of Graiistark" and "TlUie the Toiler" <1926) ;
"Quality Street" and "The Fair Coed'" (1927); "The
Patsy" and "The Cardboard Lover" (1928); "The Holly-
wood Revue." "Marianne." "Show People," MGM (1929) ;
"The Floradora Girl" (1930); "Not So Dumb" (1930);
MGM; "Bachelor Father" (1930), "It's a Wise Child"
(1931-32), "Five and Ten." "Polly of the Circus"; "The
Dark Horse." Columbia; (1932) "Blondie of the Follies."
MGM. In 1934: "Going Hollywood." "Operator Thirteen."
MGM. In 1935: "Page Miss Glory." Warner. In 1936:
"Hearts Divided," "Cain and Mabel." WB.
DAVIES, MUGGINS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAVIS, ALAN: Actor. In 1936: "Magnificent Obses-
sion," Universal. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam," "Marked
Woman," WB.
DAVIS. ALFRED: Writer. In 1936: play "Till We
Meet Again." Paramount.
DAVIS. ALFRED J.: Sales Manager. Fox, Philadel-
phia, b. New York City. December 25, 1896; married; e.
high school. Lieutenant, U. S. Army. With Goldwyn
Distributing Corp.. Paramount Famous-Players-Lasky.
Manager of Fox Exchange in Milwaukee. Wis., for 2%
years. Transferred to Philadelphia exchange on February
26, 1934. for Pox Film Corp. in the capacity of sales
manager.
DAVIS. AUDREY: Actor. In 1936: "The Singing
Cowboy," Republic. •
DAVIS, BETTE: Actress, b. Lowell. Mass.. April 5,
1908; h. 5 feet 3 inches; blue eyes and blond hair; w.
108 pounds; e. graduate of Cushing Academy, Ashburn-
ham, Mass. ; m. hy. riding, swimming. Stage experience in
"Wild Duck," "Broken Dishes," "Solid South." En-
tered films in December. 1930. Pictures: "Bad Sister,"
"Seed," "Waterloo Bridge." "Juvenile Court," "The
Menace," "Man Who Played God," "So Big," "Hell's
House," Ziedman; (1932) "Crowd Roars," Warner; "Three
on a Match." "Cabin in the Cotton." "Dark Horse."
First National; "20.000 Years in Sing Sing," "Parachute
Jumper." In 1933: "Ex-Lady." First National; "The
Working Man," "Bureau of Missing Persons." Warner.
1934: "Jimmy the Gent." "Housewife." Warner: "'The
Big Shakedown." "Fog Over Friscc," "Fashions of 1934.
First National; "Of Human Bondage." RKO. Tn 1935:
■Bordertown," "The Girl from 10th Avenue," FN; "Front
Page Woman." "Special Agent." "Dangerous." Warner.
In 1936: "The Petrified Forest." Warner. In 1936 won
the Academy Award of 1935 for her performance in "Dan-
gerous." 1936: "The Golden Arrow." Warner. In 1937:
"Marked Woman," WB.
DAVIS, BETTY: Actress. In 1935: "Death at Broad-
casting House," Phoenix Films.
DAVIS, BURTON: Writer, r. n. Lawrence Saunders,
b. Perryville. Mo.. Oct. 14. 1893; m. Clara Ogden.
writer; p. John B. Davis, district attorney and publisher;
e. Western Military Academy and Univ. of Missouri.
Border war correspondent. 1915-17. and at Camp Logan.
Enlisted in 33rd infantry division; overseas. Reporter
to city editor of dailies in Brownsville. Houston, San
Antonio. Ft. Worth and Dallas. 1919-25; drama editor
NY Morning Telegraph 1925-26, dramatic critic. 1926-27:
general press agent. Gene Buck. 1927-28; associate general
press agent Flo Ziegfeld with Walt Kingsley. 1928-29;
publicity for Batten, Barton. Durstine & Osborn ad-
vertising agency two years; since then free lance fiction
and article writer for Liberty. Readers Digest, and
others, including some foreign magazines. "Tomorrow's
Daughters." serial for King features 1933; wrote "Snowed
Under." FN. and "Lady Godiva," Paramount. About
20 short stories and many articles published since 1930.
DAVIS, DONALD: Writer. In 1937: collaborated on
adaptation of "The Good Earth," MGM.
DAVIS. EDDIE: Actor. In 1935: "Ship Cafe." Para-
mount.
DAVIS. EDWARDS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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DAVIS, ELMER: Writer. In 1936: "My American
Wife," Paramount.
DAVIS, ETHEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAVIS, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAVIS, FRANK T: Director, b. Richmond, Ind., 1890;
e Iron River, Mich. ; m. Tess Slesinger, writer, March
30, 1936. Medicine show; then appearances with reper-
toire, burlesque companies; acted in Shubert, Anderson and
Weber, Schwab and Mandel companies; vaudeville. Asso-
ciate producer for Patlie in the East, making shorts;
starred in Checker comedies, Pathe; wrote 75 vaudeville
sketches and the Greenwich Village "Ginger Box" revue;
directed series of comedy shorts for Pathe, then vaudeville.
In 1935: screen play "One New Tork Night," MGM. In
1936: produced "Petticoat Fever," "The Devil Is a Sissy,"
MGM,
DAVIS, GEORGE: Actor. b. Amsterdam, Holland.
1S89: h. 5 feet 11 Inches: w. 155 pounds: e. Paris, Berlin,
New York; hy. polo and all sorts of racing, and collecting
pipes. Vaudeville experience. Pictures include: '"tht
Circus," United Artists; "His Maiden Voyage," Univer-
sal; "The Wagon Show," First National; Mermaid come-
dies, including "Going Places," "Leaping Luck," "Who'j
Lyin'"; the Orderly in "The Awakening," United Ar-
tists; Perkins in "Dulcy," MGM; Durant In "The Kiss,"
"The Sin Sister," Fox; "Devil May Care," "A Lady
to Love," "Not So Dumb," "Jealousy," "Parlor, Bedroom
and Hath," French version of "The Unholy Night,"
English, French, German, Italian versions of "Louis the
Fox," French version of "The Little Cafe," Snd "The
Queen's Husband," "Pickup" and "The Man I Killed."
In 1931: "The Black Cat," Universal. In 1937: "History
Is Made at Night," UA,
DAVIS, GEORGE: Fiction editor. Harper's Bazaar.
New York, N. Y. : b. Chicago, Feb. 4, 1906. Was on
staff of "Vanity Fair"; author of "The Opening of a
Door," 1931, Harper's.
DAVIS, GILBERT: Actor and author, b. Johannesbug,
South Africa, May 9, 1899; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; w. 194
pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; chief hobby, literature:
p. non-professional; e. St. Paul's School and Merton Col-
lege, Oxford (M. A.). Started stage career on leaving
University; appeared in many London West End poductions.
Entered pictures 1931 in "Condemned to Death" (Twicken-
ham). Other films include: "Service for Ladies" and "Down
Our Street" (Paramount-British), "England Awake" and
"King's English" (British Instructional) ; "Sign of Four"
and "Lorna Doone" (A. T. P.); "Blind Spot" and "Going
Straight" (Warner); "Good Companions" (G-B) : "My Old
Dutch" (Gainsborough); "Cleaning Up" (British Lion);
"Love Test" and "Smith's Wives" (Fox-British) : "Escape
Me Never" (B & D) : "Jubilee" and "Student's Romance"
(B. I. P.); "Amateur Gentleman" (UA) ; "Miss Brace-
girdle Does Her Duty" and "Cyrano de Bergerac" (liOn-
tlon Films).
DAVIS, GUNNIS: Actor, b. Sunderland, England; h.
5 feet 6V4 Inches; blue eyes and light brown hair; w.
112 pounds; e. London; married Miss Denton Garden; hy.
hunting. Was on the stage for 23 years, in England and
United States. Has lived in London, New York, Lo^
Angeles. Entered pictures in 1912. Productions Include:
"Refuge," "Notorious Lady," "Loves Old and New."
".Tealous Husbands," "Lilac Time," "Twinkletoes." In
1935: "The Bride of Frankenstein," Universal.
DAVIS, HARRY: Cameraman, b. New York City, Oc-
tober 22, 1896; h. 5 feet 8 inches; dark brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Sarah and Samuel Davis,
non-professionals; hy. all sports. Chosen as chief cine-
matographer for Banner Productions: "The Millionaire
Policeman," "Devils Dice," "Unknown Treasures," "Dan-
gerous Friend," "Broadway After Midnight," and "Chris-
tine of The Big Top," for Lasky Productions "The Light-
ning Reporter," and "Burning Gold," for Pathe, "Crashln'
Through," and for Columbia "Runaway Girls." He first
cntertd silent pictures under the study of George W.
Hill, director. In March, 1924, he was with Tom Terns,
in Havana. Cuba, photographing a production entitled
"The Band Hero." Returned to 4.Sth Street Studio, then
left for Cordova, Spain, photographing spectacular bull
fights and other scenes for production with Renee Adoree
as the star. Returned to New York City, then went to
Hollywood and connected with Director Hill, as cameraman
for Columbia productions where he was for several years,
and from there he became affiliated with Weber & Fields
productions,
DAVIS, HOWARD W. : Motion picture editor. Sunday
Independent, Wllkes-Barre. Pa.; b. Wilkes-Barre. Pa.,
October 17, 1914; e. high school and college extension.
Has been with Sunday Independent in various capacities
handling sports desk, motion picture news and features.
DAVIS. IRVING KAYE: Writer, b. New Tork, 1900;
h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown eyes and brown hair; w. 140
pounds. Wrote the following stage plays: "Veils,"
"Courtesan," "Diana," "The Right to Dream," "The
Case of Fifl Bolette" ; author of 60 published novelettes.
Sold original play, "Madame Julie" to BKO-Radio.
Under contract to Warner-First National, Burbank, Cal.
DAVIS. JACK: Executive. Managing Director, Associ-
ated News Theatres. Ltd., X.ondon. b. London, England.
1892; married; e. London Grammar School. Started in
1908 as Cinema Signs, Ltd., supplying front -of -house ma-
terial throughout country; became exhibitor in 1914: now
controls groups of theatres as well as Monsiegneur News
Theatres (deluxe news reel houses) in London and leading
provincial towns.
DAVIS, JOAN: Actress. b. St. Paul, Minn.; p.
LeRoy Davis, train dispatcher; h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 120
lbs.; red-brown hair, green eyes; m. Sergnus (Si) Wills,
and has one daughter. Teamed with husband as Wills
& Davis, but gave up stage for screen in 1936. In
1934: appeared in "Way Up Thar," short product. In
1937: "The Holy Terror." "Nancy Steele is Missing."
"Time Out for Romance," "Dead Yesterday."
UAVIS, L. M.: Publicity director, 121 Kingwood Ave.,
Salem, Ore.; b. Illinois, 1874; e. junior college; married.
DAVIS, LOU: Actor. In 1935: "The Girl Who Came
Tiack," Chesterfield.
DAVIS, MANNY: producer of Terry-Toon cartoons. In
1936: Educational short product.
DAVIS, M ANTON: Vice-president and general coun-
sel. Radio Corporation of America. b. Mayfield. Ky..
luly 15. 1876; e. private schools and at West Kentucky
oollegc, studied law at University of Virginia, graduating
in 1901 with degree of bachelor of laws; m. the late
Marv Kent, St. Louis, Mo., January, 1918; has two chil-
dren, Oliva and Mary Kent. Engaged in general practice
of law at St. Louis from 1901 until May, 1917, when
he entered First Officers" Training Camp at Fort Blley
Kan. ; commissioned captain of infantry, August 15, 1917 ;
assigned September, 1917, to 354th Infantry, 89th Division;
served with division in France and Germany; commissioned
major of Infantry, May. 1919; appointed offlcer-in-charge
of civil aflfalrs, Coblenz, April, 1919; appointed American
legal advisor, I. A. R. H. C, October, 1919 (lieutenant-
colonel JAG-ORC — present commission). Returned to the
United States, April, 1923. In June, 1923, was ap-
pointed assistant general attorney. Radio Corporation of
America; December 16, 1927, appointed general attorney.
Radio Corporation of America; January 1, 1929. appointed
vice-president and general attorney. Radio Corporation of
America. Represenfed RCA in China. 1925-1926. Decem-
ber 21. 1934. was appointed vice-president and general
counsel RCA. Is a member of Scarsdale Golf Club :
Southern Society of New York; Phi Delta Phi leffal
fraternity: Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Alpha, academic
fraternity: China Society of America; American Bar
.\ssociatlon: and Bar Association of the Citv of New
York and New York County Lawyers Association.
DAVIS, MEYER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAVIS, MORGAN: Cowboy actor, b. Ethel, Mo.; e.
.Minneapolis, later Blaine, Col. Rode at exhibition rodeos
and fairs until the War. Shipped cattle and liorses for
the .\llies. After the War. lost all his money on cattle.
Went to Denver, where he obtained part? in a studio
making western pictures. After that engagement, went
to Los Angeles. Met Leo Maloney, western actor, and
got a position in Maloney's production company.
DAVIS. OWEN SR.: Writer. In 1930: story "Only
Saps Work," Paramount; "Spring Is Here." Warner:
screen play "So This Is London," Fox, In 1931: collabo-
rated on "My Sin." "Girl Habit," Paramount. In 1934:
collaborated on story "The Ninth Guest." Columbia. In
1936: screen story "Three Married Men," Paramount. In
1937: collaborated on adaptation of "The Good Earth."
MGM.
DAVIS, OWEN, JR.: Actor, b. New York City; blue
eyes and dark hair; w. 147 pounds; e. Choate School,
Connecticut and Yale University. Specialized in English
and Drama. Has lived in New Tork. Cleveland. Denver.
Rochester. Los Angeles. Stage experience in "The Ner-
vous Wreck." "Tonight at Twelve." Pictures include:
"Good Intentions," "They Had to See Paris," Fox: "All
Quiet on the Western Front." Universal. In 1936: "Mur-
der on the Bridle Path." "Special Investigator." "Grand
Jury," "The Plot Thickens," RKO-Radio.
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DAVIS, ROGER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAVIS, ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Postal Inspector,"
U.
DAVIS. SOL: Branch manager, b. Austin, Texas: p.
Mrs. M. Davis; e. high school. In film business for 22
.vears. Started with General Film Co., Dallas, Texas;
then Hallmark, San Francisco, Cal. ; back to Dallas with
Special Pictures Corp.; then Arkansas Specialty Co., Lit-
tle Rock, Ark.; then Syndicate Pictures Co., Oklahoma
City. Then Monogram Pictures Company. Now Republic
Pictures Corp., Oklahoma City, Okla.
DAVIS, STINKY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAVIS, TYRELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAVIS, WILLIAM DRAKE: Operator of Liberty and
Triangle Theatres, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pa. : mar-
ried. Pittsburgh exliibitor for number of years. Member
of MPTO of Western Pennsylvania. Inc.
DAVIS, WILLIS J.: Exhibitor. To Atlanta in 1927
and with a partner built a subsequent-run theatre in a
prosperous neighborhood. Two years later withdrew from
partnership and built the Buckhead Theatre, just outside
city limits and in country estate section.
DAVISON, F. TRUBEE: President, American Museum
of Natural History since 1933. b. New York City, Febru-
ary 7, 1896; p, Henry Pomeroy and Kate Trubee Davison;
e. was graduated from Groton (Mass.) schools In 1914;
bachelor of arts, honoris causa, Yale, 1918; bachelor of law,
Columbia, 1922; Doctor of Laws, Syracuse University, 1933,
Doctor of Laws, New York University, 1935. m. Dorothy
Peabody of Groton, April 16, 1920; children, Frederick
Trubee, Endicott Peabody, Daniel Pomeroy, Gates. Ad-
mitted to the New York bar 1922, and began practice in
New York City; member of the New York assembly from
Nassau County, 1922-26; assistant secretary of war 1926-32.
D'AVRIL, YOLA: Actress, b. Lille, France. April 8,
1907; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; brown hair and gray blue eyes;
w. 120 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Sacred Heart Con-
vent, Paris, and Lycee Michot, Paris, and received her
stage training In Paris, Lisbon, Barcelona and Brussels;
hy. tennis, painting, dancing and writing. Began as
professional dancer at 15, touring Europe with a musical
comedy "Paris d' Amuse"; emigrated to Canada with her
parents In 1925 and danced on the stage In Canada for
about six months. Started out in pictures by working as
an extra for two weeks; then In "Dressmaker from Paris"
for Paramount; later In Ciiristie comedies; then to First
National. Became freelance player; in 1929 appeared in
"She Goes To War," United Artists, and "Hot For
Paris," Fox; "Shanghai Lady," Universal; and in 1930 in
"The Bight of Way," First National; "All Quiet on the
Western Front," Universal; "Those Three French Girls,"
MGM; also in "The Love Parade." "Women Go On
Forever," "God's Gift to Women," "Gigolo," "The Bad
One."
DAWE, CEDRIC: Art director. In 1935: "The Old
Curiosity Shop." "Mimi." BIP. In 1936: "One in a
Million," "The Tenth Man," ABP.
DAWN. ISABEL: Writer, b. EvansviUe. Ind.. Oct.
20. 1905; p. father a wholesale merchant; e. Nazareth
Academy and at the Valparaiso University. Worked on
newspapers; did play and radio adaptations. Had fea-
tured leads in ten Broadway legitimate productions. In
1932: "If I Had A Million." orginal. Paramount.
Writer for Warner. In 1935: collaborated on story and
screen play, "Don't Bet on Blondes," Warner. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play, "The Moon's Our Home,"
Paramount.
DAWN. NORMAN: Director. In 1933: "Kangaroo
Flat," "Girl of the Never-Never," Australian Pictures.
In 1934: "Lips and Hips," "Racing Days," "Talkie
Mad," "Bush Review," Australian Pictures. In 1935:
"Showgirl's Luck," Australian Pictures. In 1936:
"Tundra," Burroughs-Tarzan.
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DAWS, GEORGE: Warner publicity director for Mervyn
LeRoy Productions, b. Minneapolis, Minn., May 18, 1901;
p. George A. Daws; e. Columbia, and Portland, Oregon;
married. Was sales manager for New Standard Aircraft
Corporation, then writer for Scripp.s-Howard newspapers.
Was eastern publicity and advertising director, Samuel
Ooldwyn, Inc., before joining Warner Bros.
DAWSON, CONINGSBY: Writer, b. High Wycombe,
England, Feb. 26, 1883; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair
and gray eyes; p. Dr. W. J. Dawson; e. Merton College,
Oxford; married; hy. riding. Novelist, journalist, soldier;
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Made report
of starving Europe for President Hoover. Did work on
films including "Eternally Yours," "The Prisoner of
Zenda," and "The Student Prince." Author of "The
Coast of Folly," "Carry On," "The Kingdom Round tlie
Corner," and others. With MGM.
DAWSON, DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DAWSON, EDMUND T.: Sales Representative, b. New
York, Nov. 14, 1901; e. Lake View high. Chicago, North-
western v., Evanston, 111. U. S. air mail service one year,
then started in Music and Talent department of Quigley
Publications as reviewer and advertising solicitor In Chi-
cago, starting in 1927. Was then sent to New York as
eastern representative. Music and Talent reviewer, ad-
vertising manager and columnist of "Up & Down the
Alley" for that section in the Motion Picture Herald, from
November, 1928, until February, 1933; conducted "Behind
the Make-Up" in Motion Picture Daily and advertising
solicitor for Quigley Publications. Sales representative
One year International Seat Corp. Sales and fllm-tieup for
Cosmopolitan Studios six months. Manager of tieup de-
portment and sales for Maurice Workstel Photographic
Studios. 45 West 57th Street. New York.
DAWSON, FRANK: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Dou-
ble Door," Paramount. In 1935: "The Last Outpost,"
Paramount; "My Marriage." 20th Century-Fox; "Broadway
Hostess," FN. In 1936: "Private Number," "Ladles In
Love," 20th Cent. -Fox.
DAWSON, GEORGE WILLIAM: Secretary, Radio
Pictures (England); b. London, Jan. 6, 1901; from 1921-30
v.as assistant accountant and then accountant with Ideal.
DAWSON, HAL K.: In 1933 appeared In "Another
l^anguage," MGM. In 1935: "Dr. Socrates," Warner. In
1936- "Everybody's Old Man," 20th Century-Fox; "Pub-
lic Enemy's Wife," Warner-FN; "My American Wife,"
Paramount; "Libeled Lady." MGM. In 1937: "We're
on the Jury," RKO-Radio.
DAWSON, RALPH: Film editor Warner, b. Westboro,
Mass., April 18, 1897; p. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson
of Huntington Park, Cal.; m.. daughter; e. at public
schools, Syracuse, N. Y. ; h. 5 feet 8V2 Inches; w. 156
pounds; light hair, blue eyes; hy. reading, prowling in
desert, radio, mechanics. 1933-34 directed for Warner
Bros, at Teddlngton. Eng. Film editor of "Anthony
Adverse,' "The Story of Louis Pasteur," "A Midsummer
Night's Dream," "One Way Passage," "The Desert
Song," "The Singing Fool." In 1936 won Acudemy
Award for film editing "Anthony Adverse."
DAY, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAY, AMBROSE: Actor. In 1937: "Pagliacci," UA.
DAY, FRANCES: Actress. In 1933 apoeared In "The
Girl from Maxims," London Films. In 1935: "Oh!
Daddy," GB. In 1936: "Public Nuisance No. 1," Gen-
eral Film Distributors (England).
DAY, HARVEY: Sales Executive, b. Glencoe. Minn.;
e. West Side High School in Chicago. Began his business
career as advance agent and manager In theatricals: en-
tered pictures, 1912, with George Kline In Chicago;
opened first Kline exchanges; 1914, opened first Fox ex-
changes In Pittsburgh, Cleveland; 1915-17, home office and
eastern district sales manager for Pox; 1917, with Stanley-
Mastbaum In Philadelphia; 1917. opened first Select ex-
change; 1918, own exchange system, independent; sold out
In 1920 to become sales manager International Newsree! ;
1923 to Educational as Kinograms sales manager, later
becoming general field representative for Educational ;
19,S2, general sales manager and vice-president, "Terry-
Toons," cartoon short subjects.
DAY, HARVEY, JR.: Advertising representative, b.
New York City; e. Mt. Gallitzin Academy. Pa., and lona
Prenaratory School. New Rochelle, N. Y. m. G. Barbara
McEvoy of the RKO McEvoys; hy. swimming, tennis.
Spent three years in advertising and news department
H. L. Doherty and Company, 60 Wall Street, and one
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year in planning department. Entered picture business In
1932 as advertising representative with Quigley Publica-
tions. In 1937 joined Variety. Golf member of West-
chester Country Club, Kye, N. Y.
DAY, IRENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DAY, JOHN L., JR.: General manager for all Para-
mount Pictures, Incorporated, activities in Brazil, Ar-
gentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile and Bolivia. Head-
quarters at Rio de Janeiro. Has been Paramounfs .South
American general manager for more than 20 years.
DAY, LAMBERT: Sound engineer. In 1933: "Califor-
nia Trail," "Night of Terror," Columbia. In 1934:
■Speed Wings," "Whom the Gods Destroy," Columbia.
In 1935: "Unwelcome Stranger," "The Lone Wolf Re-
turns." "One Way Ticket," Universal; "Racing Luck,"
Republic. In 1936: "Devil's Squadron." "End of the
Trail," Columbia.
DAY, LILLIAN: Author. Wrote story filmed in 1933
as "Personal Maid's Secret," Warner.
DAY, MARCELINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DAY. RICHARD: In charge of sets for United Artists
and Samuel Goldwyn productions. Has been designing
sets for motion pictures since 1930 when he came to
Hollywood from Victoria, 15. C. Designed the elaborate
settings for Von Strobeim's "Foolish Wives," "Greed"
and "Wedding March"; also for "Arrowsmlth" and
"Whoopee." In 1933: "The Bowery," "Roman Scan-
dals," United Artists; with Joseph Wright on "Broadway
Thru A Keyhole," United Artlst3-20th Century; "Advice
to the Lovelorn," "Gallant Lady," "Moulin Rouge," 20th
Century-United Artists; "Nana," United Artists-Goldwyn.
In 1934 collaborated on art direction of "Looking for
Trouble," art director for "The House of Rothschild,"
"The Affairs of Cellini," "The Mighty Barnum," "The
Last Gentleman," "Bulldog Drumond Strikes Back," col-
laborator on art direction of "Born to Be Bad," United
Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "Folies Bergere," "The
Wedding Night," "Clive of India," "Cardinal Richelieu."
"Les Miserables," "Call of the Wild," "The Dark Angel,"
"Barbary Coast," "Splendor," UA; "Metropolitan," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: art director, "Strike Me Pink,"
"These Three," "One Rainy Afternoon," "Dodsworth,"
"The Gay Desperado," "Come and Get It," "Beloved
Enemy," UA. Won the Academy Award of 1935 for
best art direction for "The Dark Angel." Also for "Dods-
worth" in 1936.
DAY, WILL: Accessories Company Executive. A pioneer
of motion pictures and unofflcial historian of English
film trade, b. 1873. Was taught use of magic lantern at
ago of nine, and later became showman. First presented
animated pictures in 1898. Founded various accessory
businesses. Including in 1913 his present firm. Will Day,
Ltd.. of which he Is managing director. Fellow of Royal
Photographic Society and Royal Society of Arts. Vice-
president of Magicians' Club. President, Klnema Veter-
ans 1929-30. First patentee, with J. L. Balrd, of tele-
vision. Owns authentic collection of historical motion
picture apparatus, at present housed in London Science
Museum and exhibited after 40 years the first show of
moving pictures given in England, using original projector
and films at the Polytechnic, on Feb. 20, 1936.
DAYDE. FRANCES: Actress, b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
Feb. 14, 1910; h. 5 feet, 5 Inches; blond hair and blue
eyes; w. 110; p. Frances Pemberton Dayde. Began stage
career in 1925 In road tour of "Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes." At Los Angeles, was selected for a role In
"Cradle Snatchers." An injury at the beginning of pro-
duction prevented her from playing this role. Upon re-
covery, returned to New York and entered stock. Played
leads for 37 weeks in Toronto and 17 weeks in Ann Arbor.
Michigan. Was In "Grumpy," with Cyril Maude, for
Paramount. In 1930 appeared in stock at Birmingham.
Alabama. Applied for leading role in "Raffles," and was
given a contract by Samuel Goldwyn.
DAYNA, MARGIT: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
DAYLE, LUCIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DAZEY, CHARLES T.: Writer. Wrote play. "In Old
Kentucky." screened in 1935 by Fox.
DAZEY. FRANK M.: Writer. In 1932: story. "The
Devil Is Driving," Paramount. In 1934: screen story,
"Helldorado," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on adaptation
and screen play of "When a Man's a Man," Fox. In
1936: suggested material for "Klondike Annie," collabor-
ated on story. "13 Hours by Air." Paramount; "Nobody's
Fool," Universal.
DEAN, BASIL: Executive head, film director, producer
and London theatrical producer and manager, A.T.P.
Studios, London, England; b. Croydon, England, March 26,
1887; div. Esther Van Gruisen, div. Lady Mercy Greville;
m. Victoria Hopper. Among plays introduced to London
and New York: "The Constant Nymph." "Autumn Crocus"
and "Service." Formed own British production unit.
Associated Talking Pictures, Ltd.. in 1931, cooperating
with Radio Pictures for British distribution. Runs studio
at which he produces. Films he personally has directed
under this plan include "Sally in Our Alley" (1931) and
"Looking on the Bright Side" (1932); "The Perfect
Alibi." "Nine Till Six" (1931); "The Impassive Footman"
(1932) ; "The Constant Nymph." on which he also collabo-
rated in the writing of dialogue (1933). Gaumont-British;
"Autumn Crocus." In 1933: "Loyalties." In 1934: "Sing
As We Go." In 1935: directed "Lorna Doone." "Look Up
and Laugh"; produced "Java Head," First Division. In
1935: produced and directed "Whom the Gods Love";
produced "No Limit." In 1936: produced "Queen of
Hearts," "Laburnum Grove," "Lonely Road," "Keep
Your Seats, Please." On stage in 1935-36. Produced
"Call It a Day." In 1937: collaborated on play, "Sen-
sation," Wardour Films; produced "Scotland Yard Com-
mands," GN; "Feather Your Nest" and wrote, directed
and produced "The Show Goes On."
DEAN. FAXON. M.: President, Faxon Dean, Inc. b.
Guyten, Ga., May 26, 1892; married. Was cameraman
from 1912-33. Camera rental business since that time.
DEAN, JENNY: Actress. In 1936: "The Song of Free-
dom," British Lion.
DEAN, MAN MOUNTAIN: Wrestler. In 1935: ap-
peared in "Reckless," MGM; "We're in the Money,"
Warner.
DEAN, PR1SCILLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEANE, ALBERT: Director of Foreign Publicity and
Advertising, Paramount Pictures, Inc., New York City;
b. Sydney. Australia. Feb. 27, 1897; married; e. high
school, Sydney, Australia. Started with Paramount, Sydney,
In shipping department, April, 1919. Assistant manager in
Adelaide, South Australia, 1919-20; advertising and pub-
licity director, home otBce, Sydney, 1920-21 ; publicity
depq^tment, home ofBce, New York, 1921-22; director of
advertising and publicity. Sydney, 1922-26; Paramount
foreign department contact with production department,
1926-32; present position, in addition to remaining pro-
duction department contact.
DEANE. SHIRLEY: Actress. In 1936: "King of Bur-
lesque," "Charlie Chan at the Circus." "The First Baby."
"Educating Father." "Girl's Dormitory," "Back to
Nature," "One in a Million." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"Off to the Races," "Nancy Steele Is Missing," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
DEANS. HARRIS: Film critic, Sunday Graphic. Lon-
don, b. Woolwich. England, April 10, 1886: married: e.
Collegiate School, Woolwich. Critic. London Opinion, since
1917. Dramatic critic. Sunday Graphic, since 1921. Author
of novels, "Business Rivals," "Looking for Trouble," etc.
Flays, "Husbands Are a Problem." "Aren't Women Won-
derful," "The Call of Youth." "The Rose and the Ring,"
"Apron Strings," and others. Club: Savage.
DEANS, MARJORIE: Writer. In 1934 collaborated on
scenario and continuity of "Catherine the Great." United
Artists-London Films: collaborated on adaplatlon and
dialogue of "The Great Defender." BIP. In 1935: adapta-
tion, "Drake of England," BIP; collaborated on scenario
and dialogue. "Royal Cavalcade," BTP. In 1936; collabor-
ated on screen play. "A Star Fell from Heaven," "The
Tenth Man." Associated British. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play, "Sensation," Wardour Films.
DEARDEN, HAROLD: Writer. Collaborated on stage
play, "Interference," screened in 1935 as "Without Re-
gret," Paramount.
DE ARELLANO, LUZ GUZMAN: Writer. In 1936:
collaborated on scenario, "Alia en el Rancho Grande"
(There on the Big Ranch), Bustamente y de Fuentes,
A. en P.
DEARING, EDGAR: Actor. In 1935: "The Bain
mhkers." RKO. In 1936: "The Sky Parade," Paramount
Pictures.
DEBAIN, HENRI: Actor. In 1935: "La Maternelle,"
John S. Tapernoux.
DE BARD, JEANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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DE BEAR, ARCHIBALD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DE BENEDETTI, A.: Writer. In 1936: story, "•Millzla
Territoriale," Nuovo Mondo. In 1937: wrote story, "30
Second! d'Amore" (30 Seconds of Love) E.J. A.
DEBENEDETTI, MARIO: Writer. In 1937: collabor-
ated on screen play, "30 Secondi d'Amore" (30 Seconds
of Love). E..T.A.
DE BERNARDI, A. JR.: Pen name "De." Drama
editor, Denver Post, Denver, b. Warrensburg, Mo., Dec.
6, 1892; p. A. De Bernardi; e. Univ. of Kansas; married.
Former newspaper connections: CoffeyvlUe Journal; Little
Rock Gazette; Atchison Champion; Denlson Herald;
Manitou Journal, Colorado Springs Telegraph; Wichita
Eagle; Rocky Mountain News.
DE BORBA, DOROTHY: Actress. b. Los Angeles,
Cal., March 28, 1925; golden brown curls and big black
eyes. Has been in pictures for five years. Had a part
in MGM'S "Monsieur Le Fox" with Gilbert Roland, di-
rected by Hal Roach. "Our Gang." Was In Columbia's
"A Royal Romance" (1930); also "Three Sinners,"
"Sunny Side Up," "Love Call" and "Some Men Are Dan-
gerous." Nicknamed "Echo" for Our Gang Comedies of
Ha! Roach for MGM.
DE BORDES, ARMAND: .Vctor. In 1935: "The White
Cockatoo," Warner.
DE BRA, ARTHUR HAYWOOD: Assistant Secretary.
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America.
Inc. b. Evan: ton. 111.. Nov. 22. 1891; e. Cornell College,
Mt. /ernon. la.; Columbia University. Operated a neu-
rological experimental clinic at the College of Physicians
and Surgeons for two years. Was national representative
of American Red Cross in New York for seven years In
1926 joined MPPDA in present capacity.
DE BRIAC, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEBRIE, ANDRE: Foremost manufacturer of the French
cinema. Constructor of the Debrie Cameras and all Debrle
Laboratory Apparatus. Represented in the United States
by a branch office, Andre Debrie, Inc., 115 West 45th
Street, New York City.
DE BRULIER, NIGEL: Actor. h. 5 feet 8 Inches;
black hair and brown eyes; w. 128 pounds. Screen work
with Pioneer, Pox, Allied, P. & D., Selznick, MGM,
Warner. Pictures Include: "The Beloved Rogue," "The
Gaucho," "Two Lovers," United Artists; "The Patent
Leather Kid," First National; "Wings," "Soft Cushions,"
"The Green Goddess" (1930), Warner: "Golden Dawn"
(1930), Warner; "Moby Dick" (1930), Warner. In 1933:
"I'm No Angel," Paramount; "Life In the Raw," Fox
In 1935: "Charlie Chan in Egypt," Fox; "The Three
Musketeers," RKO. In 1936: "Half Angel," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "Down to the Sea." Republic; "Mary of
Scotland," RKO-Radio; "The White Legion," GN- "The
Garden of Allah." UA.
DEBUSIWAN, HARRIET: Actress, b. France, 18 years
igo; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; brown hair and eyes; p Walter
W. and Bess McCormick dcBusman: e. Paseo High
School. Kansas City, Mo. While appearing in one of her
Dwn class plays, entered beauty contest, and won trip to
Century of Progress at Chicago. Modeled clothes for
Kansas City department store, and Losed for advertising
displays. As grand prize winner in contest, anneared ip
1935 in "Women Must Dress," Monogram.
DE CAMP, VICTOR: Actor. In 1935: "Harmony
Lane," Mascot.
DE CASALIS, JEANNE: Actress, r. n. De Casalis de
Pury; b. Basutoland, South Africa, May 22, 1897; h. 5
feet 4 inches: brown hair and dark eyes; m. Colin Clive
Made stage debut in 1019 at Cannes (French Riviera).
London stage and radio star over BBC network. Ap-
oeared in several British silent films Including: "The
Arcadians," and following talkers: "Nine Till Six" 1932.
ARP: "Radio Parade" 1933, "The Feather Bed" I9.';3.
both for BIP; "Mixed Doubles" 1933, Paramount-British:
"Nell Gwyn" 1934, B and D.
DE CASSERES, BENJAMIN: Writer, b. Philadelphia.
April 3, 1883; married; e. public schools; newspaper offices;
omnivorous reader and writer from sixth year. Free lance
writer for newspapers and magazines: proofreader: copy-
reader: author of many books, poetry, essays, philosophy,
short stories, translated into French. Japanese. Greek.
Spanish. Italian. Draiiuitii- critic, 1020 to in2.'?. title
writer for Famous Players, Lasky Corp. ; made over many
famous war pictures for post-war trade. 1924-25, head of
title department. Universal Pictures Corp., Universal City.
Was dramatic critic for Motion Picture Herald. Is the
author of "The Shadow-Eater," "Chameleon," "Forty Im-
mortals," "Anathema," "Spinoza." "Mirrors of New
York," "James Gibbons Huneker," "Love-Letters of a
Living Poet," "When Huck Finn Went Highbrow," "The
Muse of Lies," "0 Keg, America," "Nutopia," "Chaos and
Cosmos," and "the DeCasseres Books." At present edi-
torial writer on the New York American and allied Hearst
papers.
DE CICCO, PAT: Actor. In 1935: "Night Life of the
Gods," UniversaL
DECKER, ELMER: Assistant director. In 1936
"Draegerman Courage," WB.
DECLERQ, PETER J.: For past seven years theatre
supervisor for the City of Seattle, Wash. Route 7, Bo.t
469A, Seattle. Wash.; b. Detroit, Mich., December 8,
1874; b. Belgium; e. grade school; married. Followed
the wholesale millinery business for over 35 years, retired
seven years ago. Owned and operated a motion picture
house in Seattle from 1927 to 1931.
DE CORDOBA, PEDRO: Actor. Has appeared on stage.
In 1935: "The Crusades," Paramount; "Captain Blood,"
FN. In 1936: "Professional Soldier," "Ramona," 20th
Cent.-Fox; "Rose of the Rancho." Paramount; "Moon-
light Murder," "Trouble for Tivo," "The Devil Doll,"
"His Brother's Wife," MGM; "Anthony Adverse," WB;
"The Garden of Allah," UA. In 1937: "Maid of Salem."
Paramount.
DE CORDOVA, LEANDER: Director. b. Jamaica,
1878. On stage. Started with Metro, promoted to direc-
torship; joined European company; worked In London with
African Films, Ltd., and others; returned to the States
in about 1925; made "She" in Berlin. Free-lancing
since 1928.
DE COUREVILLE, ALBERT: Director and writer, Gau-
mont-Britlsh; b. London, March 26, 1887; div. Shirley
Kellogg: m. Edith Kelly Gould. Producer of revues. En-
tered motion pictures In 1930 when he directed "77 Park
Lane." made for an Independent British company as
screen version of his own stage play. Placed under con-
tract by Gaumont-Brltlsh, in 1932 directed "There Goes
the Bride." "The Midshipmaid," "Wild Boy" on which
he collaborated In writing of story (1934). In 1935: col-
laborated on story and directed "They Are Looking Up,"
GB. In 1936: "Doomed Cargo," GB. In 1937: directed
"Strangers on Honeymoon," GB.
DE CROSSET, FRANCOIS: Composer. In 1936: lyrics
for "Ciboulette," Franco-American. In 1937: wrote play
which was basis of "Head Over Heels in Love," GB.
DE CRUZ, CHAS. : Critic and publisher, Buenos Aires,
b. Buenos Aires, S. A., Argentina, July 6, 1904; e. high
school graduate. Formerly was a newspaper reporter.
Film publicity agent. In 1928 manager of U. R. S. S.
Films. In 1931 founded "Heraldo del Cinematograflsta."
professional showbusiness magazine.
DECSEY, ERNST: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
story, "The King Step.-; Out." Columbia.
DEE, FRANCES: Actress, b. Los Angeles, Cal., No-
vember 26, 1907; e. University of Chicago; h. 5 feet, 3
inches: w. 108 pounds; brown hair: m Joel McCrea. First
w<ork in pictures was for Fox in a picture of campus
life; small part In Paramount's "Follow Thru" brought
Paramount contract; played feminine lead opposite Mau-
rice Chevalier in "Playboy of Paris" ; featured roles In
"Along Came Youth." "Caught," "An American Tragedy,"
"Rich Man's Folly": (1931), "Nice Women," Universal;
"Thl.i Reckless Age," "The Night of June 13." "The
Strange Case of Clara Deane," "If I Had a Million,"
for Paramount; (1933) "College Humor," "King of the
Jungle," Paramount. "Silver (iord," "Headline Shooter,"
"Little Women," "One Man's Journey," RKO: "Blood
Money," United Artists. In 1934: "Coming Out Party,"
Fox; "Finishing School," "Of Hunian Bondage. " "Keep
■Em Rolling," RKO. In 1935; "Becky Sharp." RKO-
Pioneer: "The Gay Deception," "Half Angel." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "Souls at Sea." Para.
DE GAW. BOYCE: Writer. In 1932: collaborated,
screen play. "If I Had a Million." Paramount. In 1933:
collaborated on story and screen play, "Don't Bet on
Blondes." Warner. In 1036: collaborated, screen play.
"The Moon's Our Home," Paramount.
DEEPING, WARWICK: Novelist. Author of "Sorre)
and Son." and others, including "Two Black Sheep."
filmed in 1935 as "Two Sinners." Republic.
DEER, REV. IRVIN EDWARD: Clergyman, associate
with Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of Amerlc-
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Dee — Dei
Inc. b. Monon, White County. Ind., Jan. 2S. 188S: e.
Indianapolis public schools and Moravian College and Theo-
logical Seminary, Bethleliem, Fa., A. B., 1910; attended
Chicago Theological Seminary: Is married and has two
children. Helen and James. Student secretary, two years, of
state Y. M. C. A., of Pennsylvania, then assistant prin-
cipal of Linden Hall Seminary, Lltitz. Pa., Moravian
preparatory school for girls. SuOsequently was secretary of
Councils of Churches in Dayton, live years; Minneapolis,
two years, and Kansas City, seven years. Kesigned in
December, 1934, as executive secretary of Kansas City
Council of Churches to join tlie Community Service depart-
mfnt of the MPPDA. Was active in Kansas City in
campaign for better pictures, especially for children, and
also in etTorts to set up a better city government. Was
editor of Cliurch World.
DEERING, EDGAR: Actor. In "Jazz Age" (1929),
Radio; in 1930 in "Abraham Lincoln," "Live and Learn,"
Pathe Manhattan Comedies, second series: "Rich Uncles,"
Checker Comedies, first series; "Trattic," Folly Comedies,
second series: "Two Plus Fours," Pathe Campus Comedies.
In 1934: •Lightning Strikes Twice," KKO. In 1935:
"The Crusades." Paramount. In 1936: "The Bride Walks
Out," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Love Is News," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
DEERING, FRANCIS R.: Manager. Loew's State.
Houston, Texas: b. Emmetsburg. Iowa, April 7, 1909; p.
J. M. Deerlng; e. Scldan High School, St. Louis, Mo.;
m. May 31, 1931. Two years with Skouras Brothers at
Ambassador Theatre in St. Louis. Usher at Loew's State,
Cleveland, Ohio, June 1929. Chief of service of Loew's
Stillman shortly afterward. Floor manager. State, Cleve-
land, August. 1929; supervisor of service Loews Cleve-
land Theatres, November, 1929; assistant manager, Loew's
Broad, Columbus, Ohio, January, 1930. Assistant man-
ager at opening of Loew's 175th Street, New York City,
March 1930; assistant manager, Richmond, Va., April,
1930; manager Loew's State, Slemphls, March, 1934. Be-
came Manager of Loew's State, Houston. March, 1935.
DEERING, MARDA: Actress, b. Los Angeles; e. Hol-
lywood high schools, Chouinard Art School, where she won
scholarships in Art and Sculpture. Appeared in "Night
Life of Ihe Gods," (1934) Universal.
DEERING. PATRICIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEFAST, MAURICE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
DE FED, LUCIANO: Director, I. C. E., International
Educational Cinematographic Institute of the League of
Nations, Via Lazzaro Spallanzani 1. Rome, Italy; b.
Rome, Italy. June 24. 1894; e. doctor in law; married.
Was newspaperman. Director of the Istituto Nazionale
I.. U. C. E. Director of the Cinema, review of
Cinematography.
DE FIORE, A. JOSEPH: General manager, Wilmington
Photoplay Company, operating Park Theatre, Wilming-
ton, Del.; b. Naples, Italy, March 5, 1899; e. college,
Italian, Spanish and French; attended Temple University
Medical School; m. Clara Perrella De Flore; has three
children. Came to United States at age of 12. Is
American citizen. Directed first opera performance Oct. 15,
1915, at age of 16 at Bristol Opera House, Bristol, Pa.
To Trenton. N. J., Opera House for Mr. Nerdlinger. Re-
turned to Bristol and converted theatre for picture policy.
During the war. in construction division of the Armv
as Investigator. Left motion picture industry for five
years while in medical school. Returned in 1924 to take
over the Victor Theatre in Philadelohia. Later man-
aged road shows and the distribution of foreign films.
In Wilmington for past 12 years. President of MPTO
of Delaware and Eastern Shore of Maryland. Member of
Chamber of Commerce, and various fraternal and civic
organizations.
DE FOREST, LEE: American Television Laboratory
Ltd.: General Talking Pictures Corp.; b. Council Bluffs,
Iowa, August 26, 1873; m. Marie Mosqulnl; p. Henry S.
DeForrest, Anna M. (Bobbins) ; e. graduated from Mt.
Ilermon (Mass.) Boys' School, 1893; Sheffield Scientific
School, Yale, 1896, BS. ; Yale, 1899, Ph.D.; Syracuse,
1919, D.Sc. ; Tale, 1926, D.Sc. ; Post graduate, physics de-
partment, Yale. American pioneer in wireless telegraphy
since 1899; In wireless telephony since 1906; and Inventor
of the three-electrode vacuum tube and amplifier, which
has made possible radio and the talking motion picture
industry. Pioneer in radio broadcasting since 1916. In
recording sound-on-ftlm since 1919, and In the glow lamp
method of sound recording on which the Phonofllm and
Movietone System were founded. Exhibited sound-on-flim
talking picture in the Rivoli and RIalto Theatres on
Broadway, New York City, May, 1923. In 1924, thirty-six
theatres throughout the Eastern part of the United States
were equipped for exhibiting Phonofilm Talking Pictures
Has taken out some 50 U. S. patents in the talking motion
picture art, among which are patents covering the use of
two or more synchronized picture camera and sound record-
ing camera: camera blimp in sound -treated studio; covering
the basic idea of noiseless recording by over-exposing
positive print during silent Intervals; recording sound
on one negative, picture on another, printing both in
proper synchronism on same positive: recorded sound on
positive or fine grain emulsion to avoid ground noises.
DE FRANCESCO, LOUIS: Musical director, b. Atessa,
Italy, December 26, 1886: h. 5 feet 4 inches: w. 154
pounds; blond hair, blue eyes; married and lias three
children. Wiien seven years old went to the Conservatory
of Music at Naples and studied there for nine years. At
Fox as general music director and in 1933 handled
"Pleasure Cruise," "I Loved You Wednesday," "The
Devil's In Love," "The Power and the Glory," "Hoopla."
In 1934: "I Am Suzanne," "Carolina," "David Harum."
"Grand Canary," "Mr. Skitch," "Caravan," "Change of
Heart," "Music in the Air." "The White Parade." In
1935: "George White's 1935 Scandals." "Bed Heads on
Parade." "Dressed to Thrill," Fox; "The Gay Deception,"
"Here's to Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
DE FUENTES, FERNANDO: Director, b. Veracruz,
Mexico, Dec. 13, 1895; p. Spanish; educated Monterey,
Mexico. High School, and College in New Orleans, La. ;
married. Was government official; theatre manager for
local Paramount theatre in Mexico for five years.
Scenario writer, assistant director. Director since 1932,
including the following: "Una Vida por Otra," "El
Anonimo," "Bi Prisionero 13," Nacionai Productora de
Peliculas, S. E. ; "El Tigre de Yautepec," "El Fantasraa
del Convento." Producciones FESA; "El Compadre
Mendoza." Aguila Films; "Cruz Diablo," "La Familia
Dressel," Impulsora Cinematografica, S. A.; "Vamonos
con Pancho Villa!," "Su Gran Aventura," Cinemato-
grafica Latino Americana, S. A. With Cinematografica
Latino Americana, S. A. (CLASA). In 1936: directed
and collaborated on adaptation and dialogue, "Alia en el
Ram ho Grande " (There on the Big Ranch), Bustamente
y de Fuentes, A. en P.
DE GAETANO, AL.: Film editor. In 1934: "Baby
Take a Bow," Fox. In 1935: "Steamboat Round the
Bend," Fox; "Paddy O'Day," "Navy Wife," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: "Song and Dance Man," "The First
Baby," "Ramona," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Woman
Wise," "Time Out for Romance," 20th CenL-Fox.
DE GIORGI, ELSA: Actress. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle," Capitani.
DE GRANCOURT, CHARLES: General advisor, Oau-
mont-British. b. London, Jan. 7, 1897; e. Universite
de France. War service. In 1919 toured U. S. and
Canada. Joined Fox in 1921 and served In many branches
of American motion picture industry until 1935, with
Pox, MGM, others. Director of Playhouse Operating
Co. .Joined GB in 1935. as general advisor on productions
for American release.
DE GRASSE, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
DE GRASSE, ROBERT: Cameraman. In 1935: "Break
of Hearts," "Alice Adams," "Freckles," "Seven Keys to
Baldpate." RKO. In 1936: "Chatterbox," "Love On a
15et," "The Witness Chair," "M'Liss," "A Woman
Rebels," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Outcasts of Poker
Flat," "Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DE GRASSE, SAM:
.\lmanac.)
De GRESAC, FRED: Writer. In 1935: story, "Escape
From Devil's Island," "Song of the Damned," Columbia.
DE GREY, SIDNEY: Actor. Appeared in "Three Sis-
ters." Fox. In 1934: "Beggars in Ermine," Monogram.
DE HAVEN, CARTER: Assistant director. In 1936:
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA.
DE HAVILLAND, OLIVIA: Actress, b. Tokyo, Japan,
Tune 1, 1916; e. Notre Dame Convent, Los Gatos High
School, and won scholarship at Mills College, but went
on stage instead. Was on stage. In 1935: appeared in
films in "Alibi Ike" and "Midsummer Night's Dream."
Warner; "The Irish in Us," "Captain Blood," FN. In
1936: "Anthony Adverse," "Charge of the Light Brigade,"
WB. In 1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
DEHELLY, SUZANNE: Actress. In 1935: "La Oris.
est Finie." Nero Films.
DEIGHTON, LILLIAN: Director of research, Selznick
International Pictures, Inc. b. New Columbia. Penn. ; h.
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5 feet 7% inches; w. 149 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes;
e. Drexel Institute, University of Pennsylvania; p. Mary
and Joseph Keifer; m. to William Sherman Delghton
March 27, 1913. Teacher in Philadelphia schools; principal
of Portland, Oregon, school; director of research for
Hamburger's Department Store; assistant in research de-
partment of MGM. Author of scenario "Broadcasting";
play "Pietro the Foolish."
DE JONCOURT G.: Actor. In I'J^li: "Gypsy Melody, '
ABP.
DE KAETANO, AL: Film editor. In 1936: "Little
Miss Nobody," 2Uth Century-Fox.
DE KEREKJARTO, DUCI: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
DE KIRBY, AARON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DE KIRBY, ANNETTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEKKER, JOE H.: Civic Theatres, Egyptian, Granada,
Oriental. Gothic, Englewood, Jewel and Santa Fe and
Alemeda at Denver, Colorado; b. Marshall. Minn.. Dec. 2,
19U7; married; p. John A. Dekker; e. High School Gradu-
ate; Started as usher in 1921 at Orpheum theatre. Denver;
left Orpheum in 1921 to become servue manager at Bialto
Theatre. Denver; in 1925 was promoted to house manager
of Kialto and Victory theatres under Paramount, remaining
in this capacity until 1927, at which time he became
manager of Harry Huffman's Blue Bird Theatre. In latter
part of 1927 returned to Orpheum as treasurer and assistant
manager; In 1929 was transferred by RKO to the Hennepin
Orpheum, Minneapolis, as treasurer and assistant manager,
returning to Denver Orpheum in Fall of '29. In 1930
when the Orpheum was closed to be razed for a new
building, he purchased the Granada Theatre building from
Frank Culp and reopened theatre in November. In 1932
became associated with Fox Rocky Mountain Theatres as
circuit booker. In Spring of 1933 obtained the Oriental
and Egyptian theatres with A. P. Archer and left Pox
to take over operation of these two houses. Combined with
the Granada theatre to form Denver Civic Theatres. In
1935 the Gothic and Englewood theatres were acquired and
added to Civic Theatres and in 1936 the Jewel and Santa
Fe buildings were purchased and the Alemeda Theatre
acquired, bringing the total number of theatres In this
company to seven. In 1931 was elected vice-president of
Rocky Mountain Theatre Owners and re-elected in 1932
and in 1933.
DEKNIGHT. FANNIE BELL: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DE KOWA, VIKTOR: Actor, b. near Goerlitz, Ger-
many; dark-blond hair and blue eyes; married. Was
actor on stage. Films Include "Schloss im Suden," UFA;
"Lockvogel," "Der Junge Baron Neuhaus," 1934. In
1936: "Eln Lied Geht Um Die Welt." Casino.
DE KUH, ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DELAC, CHARLES. AND VANDAL, MARCEL: Co-
producers and co-associates since 1908. Founded the
Film D'Art. Produced many pictures before the war.
In 1921 produced "La Batallle" in Paris with Sessue
Hayakawa and his wife. In 1932-33 "Poll de Carotte"
(Red Hair).
DELACEY. JOHN V.: Assistant Director. Mayer Pro-
ductions. Inc. ; b. New York City ; married ; e. Tale. Show
business. 1903. Chorus man to electric lights In "Wizard
of Oz" as the Tin-Man. Musical shows, vaudeville, piano
player to electric lights In vaudeville, songs, dances, talk,
piano playing. Super, extra, bits, parts, make-up artist,
assistant director, co-director and director for 15 years.
Directed first serial to play a Broadway house. "The Craig
Kennedy Stories," and directed Louis Wolheim in his first
picture. Assistant director with Paramount, Metro, Pox.
Warner, and independent productions.
DE LACY, PHILIPPE: Actor, b. near Nancy, France,
July 25, 1917; h. 5 feet 5 inches; gray-green eyes and
medium brown hair; w. 125 pounds; e. Junior High,
Hollywood. Cal.; by. fencing. Lived in Rheims, France,
New York and Hollywood. Entered pictures when three
years of age through Geraldine Farrar. Pictures include
"Peter Pan." "Don Juan," "Old Heidelberg," "The
Elegy," "Napoleon's Barbara," Fox; Petite in "The
Redeeming Sin," Warner; King Michael XI in "The
Royal Rider," First National; "Mother Machree," Fox;
"Four Feathers," Paramount; "Square Shoulders," Pathe;
"The Marriage Playground," Paramount: "Sarah and
Son," Paramount; "One Romantic Night," United Ar-
tists; "The Father," MGM. Later on stage on the
Coast and In the East.
DELACY, RALPH: Settings, 1933. "The Big Brain,"
Radio; art director, "Big Time or Bust," State Rights.
In 1935: art director, "Thunder Mountain," 20th Century -
Fox. In 1936: art director, "Crash Donovan," U.
DE LAOEY, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DE LA CRUZ, JOE: Actor. "Call of the West."
(1930) Columbia. In 1934 appeared in "Four Frightened
People," Paramount.
DE LA CRUZ, JUAN: A< tor. In 1936: "Magnificent
Obsession," Universal.
DE LA FALAISE, HENRI: Producer and Director, b.
St. Cyr, France, February 11, 1898; e. University of
Paris, Bachelor of Letters and Philosophy; h. 5 feet, 10^4
inches; w. 155 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; hy. reading,
riding, fishing; m. Constance Bennett. Produced and co-
directed "Echec au Rodelie." "Une Femme Libre." and
"Nuit D'Espagne." French versions for Radio. 1933-34:
associate producer and narrator, "Le Gong," Bennett. In
1935: produced and directed "Kliou (The Tiger)." Ben-
nett.
DELAFIELD, E. M.: Writer. In 1937: wrote addi-
tional dialogue, "Moonlight Sonata," UA.
DELAHANTY, THORNTON: Motion picture editor and
critic. New York Post, New York; b. New York City,
December 9, 1893; e. private schools and Columbia Uni-
versity.
DELAMARE, LISE: Actress. In 1936: "Pension
Mimosas." Franco-American.
DELAMARE, MICKEY: Production manager and cast-
ing director. Standard International Pictures, Ltd., London,
b. Ireland, Oct. 17. 1908 ; e. University of Barcelona.
Spain, Grand Lycee of Montpellier, France, and studied
motor engineering at Regent Street Polytechnic. London.
Began in motor engineering and first film work was to
stunt and crash cars. Two years casting director in
agency. 1929-31. made shorts and travelogues for Patrick
Heale Productions, and after another stunting engage-
ment with Stanley Lupino, became assistant director for
him. Latest films, "Cheer Up." "The Amateur Gentle-
man." "Guilty Melody" and, for present cqmpany. "Make
Up."
DE LA MOTTE, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DE LA MOTTE, MARGUERITE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac. )
DELANEY, CHARLES: Actor. b. New York City.
August 9, 1897; h. 5 feet, lOH Inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 162 pounds; p. Katherlne and Timothy Delaney,
non-professionals; received his stage training in stock and
vaudeville; m. Mary Meek, professional; hy. aviation,
golf and boxing. Appeared in stock at Somerville, Mass.,
and at Pawtucket, R. I. ; and on vaudeville tour with
"The Pre'cotts." He entered pictures in 1923 and has
appeared in such pictures as "The Main Event," DeMllle
production; "Frisco Sally Levy." "The Thirteenth Hour,"
"Lovelorn" and "The Adventurer" First National; "Girl
from Woolworth's," "Around the Corner" (1930), Colum-
bia; "The Air Police," Sono-Art; "Hell Bent for Frisco,"
Sono-Art; "Endurance Flight," Radio. Toured in Taude-
vllle. (1932) "Midnight Morals," Mayfalr. In 1933:
"Elmer, the Great," First National; "Corruption," Im-
perial; "The Important Witness," Tower; "Big Time or
Bust." state rights.
DELANEY, JERE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DELANGE, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DE LAND, ALLEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DELANY, MAUREEN: Actress, b. Kilkenny. Ireland;
black hair and blue eyes; p. father a physician; e. Domini-
can Convent, Gallway, Ireland, and Abbey School of Acting.
With them 16 years. In 1923 toured England with an Irish
company. Among many plays she has appeared in arf
"The Plow and the Stars" and "The White Headed Boy.'
On screen in 1935: "His Family Tree," RKO.
DELAPLAM, W. B.: Sound director. In 1937: "No-
body's Baby," MGM.
DE LA PLAZA & JUANITA: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DE LA ROCHE, MAZO: Author. Wrote novel, "Jalna,"
filmed In 1935 by RKO.
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DE LA SERNA. MAURICIO: Assistant manager.
Alameda Theatre, Mexico City. Mexico; b. Mexico City.
Mexico, Nov. 26. 1902; p. niotlier; e. Baclielor in Ad-
vertising and Merchandising; married. Was in radio and
direct mail advertising. Specialized in advertising and
promotion campaigns for American and Kuropean film dis-
tributors in Mexico City, including radio, newspapers,
direct mall, store tieups.
.\ppeared in "Lovi
In I'JSG "Kvcry-
DE LASKY. GERTRUDE: Actress.
Wallz." UFA.
DE LA VOLTA, BILLIE: Actress
body Dance," GB.
DELBOSCO. AUGUSTINE: Writer. In 1933: collabor-
.ilc.l 01] riiiitr the rairipas Moon." Fox.
DELCAMBRE, ALFRED: Actor, b. Carrizo Springs.
Texas. Oct. 22. 1909; h. 6 feet. 1 inch; w. 180 pounds;
brown hair and brown eyes; e. St. Patricia's Academy. San
Antonio, public and high schools in Dallas and Southern
.Methodist University. Dallas; hy. historical novels, violin,
outdoor sports. Under contract to Paramount, appeared in
"Search for Beauty." In 1934: "You're Telling Me."
"Wharf Angel." "Wagon Wheels," "Lemon Drop Kid."
"Car 99." "College Rhythm." and in 19.'!5 "Four Hours
to Kill." "Wings in the Dark." "So Red the Rose."
"Wanderer of the Wasteland," Paramount.
DEL DIESTRO, ALFREDO: Actor, r. n. Alfredo del
Diestro y Cavalettl ; b. Valparaiso. Chile, Oct. 7, 188.5;
h. 5 feet 8% Inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 141
pounds; p. Spanish-French, mother professional; e. Re-
publican University. Bogota. Colombia, S. A.; married;
hy. painting, music, sculpture. Character actor, stage
director with many comedy and dramatic companies,
travelling in .South America, Mexico and Spain. In many
films, including in 1932: "Los que Danzan." First
National. In 1933: "El Codigo Penal," Columbia; "E'
Prisionero 13." Nacional Productora de Pellculas. In
1934: "EI Compadre Mendoza." AguUa Films; "Juarez
y Maximiliano." Columbia. In 1935: "Nada mas que
una Mujer. ' Fox; "Silenclo Sublime." "Sor Juana Ine?
de la Cruz." La Elaboradora Mexicans de Pellculas, and
in many other films made in Hollywood and Mexico.
DE LEATH. VAUGHN: Radio Commentator, b. Mount
Pulaski. 111., Sept. 26. 1900; h. 5 feet. 8 inches; w.
180 pounds; auburn hair, brown eyes; married; hy. flying;
e. Pomona and Riverside Schools. California. Radio
sponsors: Everready batteries. Dodge automobiles. Wrigley.
Champion Sparkers. Cities Service. Hanna Coal, Fire-
s'one (o-iginal Firestone Girl. 19 months). Log Cibin
Syrup. Dlozogen Face Cream. Palmollve. Battle Creek
Foods NBC Artists Service. Has composed more than
50 songs.
DE LEON. WALTER: Writer, b. Oakland, Cal. ; e.
University of California, specializing in English literature
and dramatics, received .\,I{. degree; h. 5 feet. 5 inches:
w. 126 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes. Was comedian
in musical comedy and vaudeville; author of several
musical comedies, dramatic plays, vaudeville skits and
magazine stories; two Broadway successes in one season In-
terested Pathe; entered pictures in 1929; wrote originals
for Qulllan pictures. "Night Work" and "Big Money";
"Rain or Shine" ; became scenario editor for Christie.
Continuity and dialogue "Lonely Wives," Pathe; "Meet
the Wife." Columbia; continuity and dialogue. "A Fool's
Advice." Frank Fay Production; additional dialogue.
"Spirit of Notre Dame." Universal; original story, con-
tiriuity an<\ dialogue in collaboration. "Union Depot." In
1932: "Phantom President," "Make Me a Star." Para-
mount. In 1933: "International House"; collaborated,
screen play. "Her Bodyguard." with Francis Martin in
"Tillie and Gus." "A Lady's Profession," Paramount.
In 1932: Added dialogue on "Girl Crazy" and "Hold 'Em
.Tail." In 1934 collaborated on screen play of "Six of
a Kind." "You're Telling Me." "Here is My Heart,"
"College Rhythm. " "You Belong to Me." "The Old
Fashioned Way." "People Will Talk." Paramount. In
1935: collaborated on screen plav of "Ruggles of Red
Gap." "The Big Broadcast of 1936." "Collegiate." Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated on adaptation and screen
P'av, "Stri'^e Me Pink." UA; "The Princess Comes
Ac-OSS." "Rhythm on the Range." "Big Broadcast of
las'? " "College Holiday." "Walkiki Wedding." "Artists
and Models." Paramount.
DELGADO. MARCEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
DE LIGUORO. RINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DELILLE: Singer. In 1935: "La Maternelle," John
S, Tapernoux-Metropolis.
DE LIMUR, JEAN: Director and Writer, b. Vannes,
Uriltany; in pictures since 1920; before that, spent ten
yearj in French army; went to college in Paris, and
when 16 made an extended trip to Japan; as an aviator
on Western and Italian fronts, brought down three Ger-
man and four Austrian planes In single combat, received
the Croix de Guerre with seven palms and three Italian
decorations; wrote some of his experiences in scenario of
"Legion of the Condemned"; In 1920 came to America,
met Douglas Fairbanks and was given part In "Thiee
Musketeeis"; in 1922 worked as technical director with
Ingram on "Black Orchids"; in 1923 had same assignment
with Chaplin in "Woman of Paris"; 1924, went to Africa
with Ingram as assistant on "The Arab" and followed
with similar position on "Mare Nostrum"; returned to
America in 1927 as assistant to DeMille on "King of
Kings"; since 1928 with Paramount as technical director
and scenarist, then director In 1929; began directing In
France.
DE LINSKY, ANNA: (See 19:16-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DELL, CLAUDIA: Actress, r. n. Claudia Dell Smith;
b. San Antonio, Tex.. January 10, 1910; h. 5 feet, 5
inches; very blond hair and hazel eyes; w. 116 pounds;
p. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Smith; e. San Antonio high
school, Mexico City school ; hobbles include music,
swimming. First stage experience In Florenz Ziegfeld's
Follies of 1927 ; understudied Irene Delroy In addition to
own role. Went to London and played the lead In musical
comedy "Merry Mary." Screen career: "Sweet Kitty Bel-
lairs" (1930); "Big Boy"; romantic lead In "Sit Tight,"
Winnie Llghtner and Joe E. Brown special; lead In
"Fifty Million Frenchmen"; (1931-32), "Sporting
Chance," Peerless; "Leftover Ladles," Tiffany ; (1932)
"Midnight Warning." Mayfair. In 1935: "The Lost
City," Regal Pictures. In 1936: "The Rest Cure." Regal
Pioductions; "Ghost Patrol," Puritan; "Yellow Cargo."
GN.
DELL, JEFFRY: Writer. In 1932: story. "Payment
Deferred." MGM. In 1934: story, "The Firebird," War-
ner. In 1935; collaborated on screen play, "Sanders of
the River," United Artists.
DELLSON, CLYDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DELONG. MRS. OSCAR E.: President of Toledo
Motion Picture Council, 4527 Westway, Toledo, Ohio.
Vice-President. Northwestern District, Ohio State Motion
Picture Council; Sponsor of Toledo High School, Jr.,
Motion Picture Council. The Council is working to pro-
mote cooperation between theatres and parent-teacher asso-
ciations. Motion picture appreciation study groups in
mothers' clubs and high schools.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DELMAR, ROSITA:
Almanac.)
DELMAR, VINA: Author. Wrote "Bad Girl."
screened by Fox. Wrote "Dance Hail" and for "Sadie
McKee" did the adaptation, continuity and dialogue. A
short story, "A Chance at Heaven," was purchased by
RKO-Radio. "Playing Around," Warner; "Uptown New
Y'ork," World W'ide; "The Woman Accused," "Piek-Up."
Paramount; "Bad Boy." Fox. Is a regular contributor to
the Red Book and Liberty Magazines. In 1935: story.
"Hands Across the Table." Paramount. In 1936: story,
"King of Burlesque," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "The Loves of Toni,
DELMONT, E.: Player.
Metropolis-Tapernaux.
DELPHIN: Actor. In 1936: "La Kermesse Heroique,"
American Tobis.
DEL RIO, DOLORES: Actress, b. Durango, Mexico.
August 3, 1905; h. 5 feet, 3^ Inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 115 pounds; e. St. Joseph's Convent In
Mexico City and later studied voice in Marld and Paris
(speaks Latin, Spanish, French, German and English) ;
m. Cedric Gibbons; hy. dancing. First screen part was In
1925 for First National in "Joanna." She continued to
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. - ■
■ - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real nanne
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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play small parts until she was cast by Fox as "Char-
maine" in "What Price Glory?" Her pictures include.
"High Steppers," "Pals First," "The Trail of "98,"
"Resurrection," "Bamona," "Bevenge," "Kvangeline ;
"The Red Dance" Fox; "The Bad One," United Artists;
"Hell's Harbor," "Girl of the Bio," Radio; (1932) "Bird
of Paradise," Radio. In 1933: "Flying Down to Bio."
Radio. 1934: "Wonder Bar." "Madame DuBarry." Warner
In 1935: "In Caliente," First National; "I Live for Love,"
Warner. In 1936: "The Widow from Monte Carlo,"
Warner; "Accused," UA. In 1937: "The Devil's Play-
ground," Columbia.
DELROY, IRENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DEL RUTH. HAMPTON, (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
DEL RUTH, ROY: Director, b. Philadelphia. Pa..
Oct. 18, 1895; e. Philadelphia, Williamsport and Brooklyn;
m. non -professional and has one son; hy. music, art
and golf. He lived in London for a time, then returned
to U. S. and joined the reportorial staflf of the Phila-
delphia North American, and then the Philadelphia En-
quirer, and was sent to Cuba in 1913 as sketch artist
and reporter on the Willard-Johnson fight. Film career
started in 1915 when he went to Hollywood with Sennett
as scenarist. His first work was a two-reeler, "She Loved
a Sailor." Among those who appeared in stories of
Ids adaptation were Gloria Swanson, Lew Cody, Wallace
Beery, Vic Hurman, Mary Thurman and Juanita Hansen.
In 1017 he began directing two-reel comedies, directing
practically all Turpin pictures for Sennett. Among the
pictures which he directed for Warner Bros, are "Five
and Ten Cent Annie." "Powder My Back," "Ham and
Eggs at the Front." "If I Were Single." "The First
Auto." "Wolfs Clothing." "Across the Pacific." "Foot-
loose Widows." "The Man Upstairs," "Hogan's Alley."
"Beware of Bachelors." "The Desert Song." "The Hot-
tentot" and "Hold Everything"; Vitaphone productions;
also "Conquest," "Gold Diggers of Broadway," "Avi-
ator." "Second Floor Mystery." "The Life of the Party."
"Three Faces East," "Side Show," "Blonde Crazy,"
"Larceny Lane," "Maltese Falcon." "Divorce Among
Friends," "My Past." In 1932: "Blessed Event," "Em-
ployees Entrance," "Beauty and the Boss," "Taxi,"
"Winner Takes All," Warner. In 1933: "The Little
Giant," First National; "Captured," "Bureau of Missing
Persons," "Lady Killer." Warner. In 1934: "Upper-
world," Warner; "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back."
"Kid Millions," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935:
"Folies Bergere." United Artists-20th Centurv: "Broadway
Melody of 1936." MOM; "Thanks a Million," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: directed "It Had to Happen,"
"Private Number," 20th Century-Fox; "Born to Dance,"
"Broadway Melody of 1937," MGM. In 1937: "On the
-Avenue," 20th Century-Fox.
DELSCHAFT. MALY: Player, b. Hamburg, Germany:
blond hair and blue eyes. Went from school to stage.
Films include "Danton," Hilde Worner Film Company;
"Variete," 1934; "Die Eiserne Braut" ; "Anneliese von
Dessau": "Sundenbabel"; "Die Drel Portlermadchen" ;
"Die lyetzte Droschke" : "Dienst ist Dienst" : "Keine
Feler Ohne Meyer"; "K 1 Greift Ein," 1933: "De'
Kampf urn Den Baren": "Heimat am Rhein" ; "Wllh'-''"-
Tell." 1934: "Nur Nicht Welch Werden Susannc
Normaton Film Company.
DEL SIGNORE. SANDRO: Actor. In 1935: "The
Rich Uncle," Capitani.
DE LUNGO, TONY: Actor, b. Milan. Italy. Decern
her 4. 1892. London stage player, in the following
British films: "Love on Wheels." 1932. Gainsborough.
"Looking on the Bright Side" (1932). ATP; "The Con-
stant Nymph." 1933. Gaumont-British. In 1935: "Oh
Daddy," "The Man Who Knew Too Much," GB; "The
Camels Are Coming." Gainsborough. In 1936: "Ball nf
Savoy," "The Beloved Impostor." Radio.
DE LYLE, MONTI: Actor. In 1936: "Gypsy Melody."
ABP.
DeMAGGIO, NICK: Film editor. In 193.i: "Charlie
Chan in Shanghai." "Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Cen-
lury-Fox. In 1936: "Charlie Chan at the Race Track."
"Thank You. .leeves." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937; "The
Holy Terror," "Dead Yesterday." 20th Cent. -Fox.
DE MAIGRET. LIEV: Actress. In 1935; "China Seas."
MGM.
DE MAINE. GORDON: Actor. "Young Eagles" (1930).
Paramount. In 1933: "Fighting Texans," "Devil's Mate,"
Monogram. In 1934: "The Lucky Texan." "Beggars in
Ermine," "Mystery Liner," Monogram. In 1935: "Behind
the Evidence," Columbia.
DEMAREST, DREW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEMAREST, WILLIAM: Actor, b. St. Paul, Minn.,
February 27, 1894; h. 5 feet, 11 Inches; mixed blond
hair and dark blue eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Minnie Lin-
grin, professional, and Samuel Demarest; e. St. Paul
high school and Oberlin college; m. Estelle Collette, pro-
fessional; hy. hunting and hshing. Stase experience with
the Keith-Orpheum circuit. New York; and entered pic-
tures in 1926. Appeared in Warner Brothers "Finger
Prints"; in Fox's "Sharpshooters" and "The Escape";
First National's "The Crash." In 1934: "Many Happy
Returns." Paramount; "Fog Over Frisco," First National;
■White Lies," Columbia. In 1935: "Fugitive Lady,"
Columbia; "Diamond Jim," Universal; "Murder Man,"
MGM; "Bright Lights," FN; "Hands Across the Table,"
Paramount. In 1936; "Wedding Present," "Mind Your
Own Business," Paramount; "Love on the Run." MGM;
•Charlie Chan at the Opera," 20tli Cent. -Fox. In 1937;
'"Time Out for Romance." "Dead Yesterday," 20th Cent.-
Fox; "Don't Tell Your Wife," RKO-Radio.
DE MARNEY, DERRICK: Actor. In 1936: "Things tc
Come," London Films-UA; "Land Without Music," U.
In 1937: "Crown Jewels."
DEMBLING, GUS: Artists representative, 9120 Sunset
Boulevard, Los Angeles; b. New York City, Sept. 1, 1896;
h. 5 feet 9% inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w.
200 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. high school; married.
Was pharmacist. In 1919 in partnership with D. Allen.
Screen Talent, motion picture employment agency. In
1922 absorbed Service Bureau, and called agency Screen
Service. Casting manager. Central Casting Corporation.
5504 Hollywood Boulevard. 1925-1935. In 1935 associated
with Al Kingston, Inc., artists representative. In 1936
Gus Dembllng, Inc.. artists representative.
DEMBOW, GEORGE: General sales manager. National
Screen Service. Started with William Fox (about 1913)
Greater N. Y. Film Attractions Company, name changed
to liox OflRce Attractions, then Fox Films Corp. 11 years
from formation of company in distribution, district man-
ager. Then with Goldwyn and into MGM as eastern dis-
trict manager of distribution. Short experience as individual
theatre operator. Production supervisor 3 years for FMrst
National, then selling theatre cooling equipment. Joined
National Screen Service.
DEMBOW, SAM, JR.; General manager. National
Screen Service Corp. b. New Y'ork, January 4, 1890;
e. N. Y. C. ; Early career sales work from financial se-
curities to paint manufacturing. 1913, joined sales force of
Film Rental Company owned by William Fox and re-
mained until 1922 in various capacities; organized many
branch offices of Fox Film; 1922, joined Samuel Goldwyn
as Pacific Coast district manager and year later joined
Herbert L. Rothschild theatre chain as general manager.
Famous Players-Lasky owned one-fourth of this organiza-
tion and in 1925 purchased remainder. Took charge of
all buying and booking of attractions for theatres operated
by Famous Players. At organization of Publix Theatres
Corporation, became executive vice-president and an officer
and director in several of its subsidiaries, and with the
organization of Paramount Theatres Service Corp. late in
1933 became vice-president in that corporation and wa.i
elected a director on the board of the parent corporation
Paramount Publix Corporation. In October. 1934. resigned
from Paramount Theatres Service Corporation, to accept
general managership of National Screen Service.
DEMETRIO, ANNA: Actress, b. Italy, Nov. 8, 1892;
p. Francesco Quartaiaro. officer of Italian Royal Marines;
e. convent, and University of Roma. Began stage career
at age of 20. Appeared on stage and screen in (3ermany
and Italy. In United States, was in Morosco Stock
Company. On screen in 1933: "Too Much Harmony,"
Paramount. In 1935; "McFadden's Flats," "The Cru-
sades." Paramount: in 1936: "Next Time We Love."
Universal. In 1937: "Mama Steps Out." MGM.
DE MILLE. AGNES: Dance director. In 1936; "Romeo
and Juliet," MGM.
De MILLE, CECIL BLOUNT: Director, b. AshSeld.
.Mass., Aug. 12, 1881; h. 5 feet 11; gray-brown hair
and brown eyes; w. 176 pounds; p. Mathilde Beatrice
Samuel and Henry Churchill DeMllle, playwrights; e.
Pennsylvania Military college, Chester, Pa., and received
his stage training at the American Academy of Dramatic
Arts, New York City; m. Constance Adams, professional.
.\ugust 16. 19(12 ; hy. yachting, mountain climbing, re-
volver target shooting, archery. Has been actor, playwright,
manager and producer on the stage. He was an actor in
"The Prince Chap," "Lord Chumley." "Hearts Are
Trumps," "The Warrens of Virginia" and other plays;
author of "The Stampede," co-author of "The North-
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west Mounted" and "The Return o( Peter Grimm'" with
David Belascc; connected with the legitimate stage until
1913. In 1913, he formed, with Jesse L. Lasky. the
Jease L. Lasky Feature Play Company, later Paramount-
Famous-Lasky. In 1914 he became associated with Pro-
ducers Distributing Corporation, which later merged with
Pathe Exchange. Inc. 1928-31: Producer of deMille Pic-
tures for SIGM. The outstanding pictures of his career
include "Carmen," "Joan, the Woman," "The Woman
God Forgot," "The Whispering Chorus," "Old Wives for
New," "ftlale and Female," "Why Change Your Wife,"
"Manslaughter," "The Ten Commandments," "The Volga
Boatman." "The Road to Yesterday," "King of Kings,"
and "The Godless Girl." His first picture for MGM was
"Dynamite" by Jeanie Macpherson. He made "Madame
Satan ' in 1930 and "The Squaw Man" in 1931. In 1931
he received degree of Doctor of Letters from Penn Military
College. In 1928 received the decoration of the Order
of the Holy Sepulchre, conferred in Jerusalem. (1932)
■Sign of the Cross," Paramount. In 1933: "This Day
and Age." 1934: "Cleopatra," produced and directed
"Four Frightened People," Paramount. In 1935: "The
Crusades," Paramount. In 1936: "The Plainsman," Para-
mount.
DEMILLE, KATHERINE: Actress. Adopted daughter
of Cecil 15. De.\Iille, the only child of Edward Gabriel
Lister and Cecile Coiani Lester, both deceased, b. Van-
couver, B. C. ; h. 5 feet, 3% inches; w. 115 pounds;
brown hair, brown eyes. In 1934: On screen In "Viva
Villa." MGM, and "The Trumpet Blows," "Belle of the
Nineties," Paramount. In 1935: "All the King's Horses."
"The Crusades," Paramount: "Call of the Wild." TJ. A.
In 1936: "The Sky Parade," "Drift Fence," Paramount;
"Ramona," "Banjo on My Knee," 20th Cent. -Fox.
deMILLE, WILLIAM: Director, b. Washington, D. C,
July 25, 1878; h. 5 feet, 9% Inches; brown and grey hair
and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Beatrice and Henry
C. DeMille, a professional; e. Germany and Columbia
University, New York City; stage training as a dramatist
and producer In New York from 1902 to 1914; m. Clara
Beranger, professional ; hy. tennis and fishing. Is the
author of "Strongheart," "The Warrens of Virginia,"
"The Woman" and many other plays and sketches. Pro-
ducer and director for Paramount, Pathe and Metro since
1914. Also author of various screen plays. Among his pic-
tures: "Tenth Avenue," "Craig's Wife," "The Doctor's Se-
cret," "Idle Rich," "This Mad World" and "Passion
Flower." In 1932: "Two Kinds of Women," Paramount. In
1933: co-directed "His Double Life," Paramount.
DEMING, NORMAN: Assistant director, b. Bay Ridge.
N. Y., June 5, 1905; e. high school, Pasadena, Cal.
Worked at Universal one year as assistant cameraman.
1923. Universal, 1925-1933, second assistant director, first
assistant director, business manager, unit manager. With
UKO Pathe six months in 1934. Joined Columbia as first
assistant director, 1934-1935. Made assistant production
manager of Columbia, August, 1935. Assistant director on
12 features for Columbia. In 1935: "Square Shooter,"
"Fighting Shadows," Columbia.
DE MONO. ALBERT: Writer, Columbia: b. Provi-
dence. R. I.. May 7, 1901; D. non-professionals: e. Johns
Hopkins University: m. Elaine Kircher. Spent seven
years with Universal as writer and associate producer:
collaborated on "Speedy" and "Welcome Danger." Also
wrote "The Sphinx," wrote screenplay "Skyway," "House
of Mystery," "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram.
"Above the Clouds." In 1934. collaborated on "Take the
•Stand." "No Ransom." "Two Heads on a Pillow."
"School for Girls," "Flirting with Danger." "Lost in
the Stratosphere" and "The Loud Speaker," "Sensation
Hunters." "Secret of the Chateau," "Shadows of Sing
Sing." "F^jgitlve Lady." In 1935: collaborated on "Death
Flies East." "Atlantic Adventure." "Unknown Woman."
collaborated on "Speedy" and "Welcome Danger." Also
wrote "The Sphinx." wrote screen play "Skyway." "House
Over the Andes." Universal. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play, "The Leavenworth Case," "Navy Born."
Republic; wrote screen play "North of Nome," Columbia.
In 1937: screen play "Woman in Distress," Columbia.
DE MONTEZ. CHIQUITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanai'. )
DEMPSEY, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEMPSEY. JACK: Restaurateur, m. Hannah Williams,
stage star. Was world heavyweight champion. In 1933 ap-
peared in "Mr. Broadway," produced by Broadway-Holly-
wood Productions. "The Prizefighter and the Lady,"
MGM. Operating restaurant In New York.
DEMPSEY, TOM: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
Dem — Den
DEMPSTER, HUGH: Actor. In 1935: "Blossom Time,"
"The Student's Romance," BIP.
DENBO, DORIS: Writer, b. Philadelphia, Pa.. No-
vember 7, 1900; h. 5 feet 2 inches; auburn hair and blue
eyes; w. 119 pounds; p. Mabel Volkman and M. S. Bulk-
ley. Into films. Writer for Classic and Motion Picture
fan magazines. With Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for two years
and a half. Was dramatic editor for the Hollywood
Citizen. Also wrote originals, "Maid to Order" and
"Too Much Money."
DENHAM, REGINALD: Executive and film director.
Part owner of Phoenix Films, b. London, England, Jan. 10.
1894; married; e. City of London School. Stage before
films; directed over lOU plays London and New York. En-
tered picture industry 1930-31 with Paramount-British;
since directed over 20 films; recently "Death at Broadcast-
ing House," "Silent Passenger," "Calling the Tune":
1936, "Crimson Circle"; "Dreams Come True" for London
and Continental and part author of play "Suspect," St.
Martin's Theatre.
DENIS, ARMAND: Cameraman, b. Belgium; e. Ox-
ford and other European universities. Entered pictures
eight years ago as a research consultant engineer. Invented
an automatic film printing machine which he sold to East-
man; directed in Bali, Dutch Bast Indies and India.
DENIS, JOHN: Actor, r.n. same. b. London. England.
Nov. 14, 1913; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 130 pounds: fair
hair, blue eyes; hobbies are golf and tennis; p. non-
professional. Stage before screen. Films, "Beloved Im-
postor" (1936), Stafford.
DENIS, MARIA: Actress. In 1936: "II Re Burlone,"
Nujivo MQndo.
D'ENNERY, GUY: Actor. In 1935: "Anna Karenina."
MG.\I.
DENNETT. JILL: Actress. In 1934 appeared in "Shoot
the Works." Paramount. In 1935: "I'lie Devil Is a
Woman." Paramount.
Motion I*i<lurc
DENNIS, EUGENE: (See 1936
.\lnianac.)
DENNIS, JACK Film editor. In 1933: "Tiie Cocktail
Hour," "Below the Sea," Columbia. In 1935: "Hold Em
Yale." "The Last Outpost." "Nevada," Paramount. In
1936: "The Last of the Mohicans," UA.
DENNIS, JOHN S.: Sound Technician. In 1934:
"Scrrel and Son," United Artists. In 1936: "When
Knights Were Bold," General Film Distributors (England).
In 1937: film editor "Fire Over England." U.\ London
Films.
DtNNISON. EVA: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
DENNY, REGINALD: Actor. b. Richmond, Surrey.
England. November 21, 1894. h. 6 feet: brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 178 pounds; p. professionals; e. St. Francis
Xavier, Sussex, and received his stage training as a child
on the stage with his parents; m. Betsy Lee, professional:
hy. archery, aviation, yachting, fishing and hunting. Played
with European, English and American stock companies.
Entered pictures in 1919 with Universal: In 1929 in
"Clear the Decks," "His Lucky Day," "Red Hot Speed."
"One Hysterical Night," all Universal; in 1930 in "Ma-
dame Satan," MGM; "What a Man." Sono Art- World
Wide; "Emtjarrassing Moments," Universal; "Those Three
French Girls," MGM; "Kikl," United Artists: in 1931:
"Parlor. Bedroom and Bath," and "Private Lives," MGM;
(1932) "The Iron Master," Allied; "Strange Justice."
RKO Radio. In 1933: "The Barbarian." MGM; "Only
Yesterday." Universal. In 1934: "Fog." Columbia; "One
More River." Universal; "Of Human Bondage." "The
Richest Girl in the World." "We're Rich Again." "The
Lost Patrol, " "The Little Minister," RKO. In 1935:
"Lottery Lover," Fox; "No More Ladies." "Vagabond
Lady," "Anna Karenina." MGM; "Here's to Romance."
20th Century-Fox; "Remember Last Night?", Universal.
I;i 1936: "Preview Murder Mystery." Paramount; "The
Rest Cure." Regal; "Romeo and .TuHet." MGM; "It
Couldn't Have Happened." Invincible; "Two in a Crowd."
U; "More Than a Secretary." Columbia. In 1937: "Join
the Marines." Republic; "Bulldog Drummond Escapes."
Paramount; "Women of Glamour." Columbia.
DE NOMAN. GEORGE: Actor. In 1935: "She Gets
Her Man." Universal.
DENT. MAURICE ARTHUR: Managing director.
Wardour Films. Ltd.; B.I. P. (Export) Ltd.; director. As-
sociated British Picture Corporation; b. Dec. 18. 18S7;
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ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS
Q MANHATTAN MERRY-GO-ROUND
Musical whirligig starring Phil Regan, ideally teamed with a lo\'elv songstress. The No. 1 singer of screen and
radio in a really big entertainment ot big doings in the "big town."
^WAGONS WESTWARD
The Plainsman of 1938! A story as hig as all outdoors, of the women who urge men on to new frontiers.
i HIT PARADE OF 1938
"The Hit Parade" marches on to bigger box office achievements. More names. More laughs. More entertain-
ment. Phil Regan again heads the parade of screen, radio and stage personalities.
^ ALL HANDS ON DECK
A Hudson River show boat run by a group of Park Avenue belles, high in the social register but low on funds.
Boat and comely crew arc captured and stranded in South America amid a riot of gun-play, song, dance and
hilarious situations.
THE JUBILEE TEN
Q THE RACKET BUSTER (?> BORN TO BE WILD
^>ni.ishinji (he l rune u .ive with tmc i>f the
><- recti's oiitbt.inJmg (HTSon.ilities. Will he pop-
ularized via rajiu and leading magazines.
This one is dcrinitcly "in" from first mention
of the title. Special prcxiuction effort to be put
behind this fast-acnon drama. Hand-picked fasl
of guaranteed "name.".
^ COME ON, LEATHERNECKS ^ F^!*P BAND WAGON
^■^ _ ' rtMriiriiiL' hi Ki-vmm :iiii) :i i ;ist ol wr 1 known
Republic's specialty — .service pictures with a
sock. Marines quell trouble during buildmg of
a great canal. First to fight. First to please your
patron
Featuring Thil Regan and .. ca>t of well ki:
r.idio and screen stars, with .. lo.iJ of bright
new faces. A knockout srory pl.iyid .ig:unst the
colorful background of HolIywo.KJ.
§ STORMY WEATHER ® "MJ ^HE DUCHESS
^-^ . _ A ison Skipwt>rth. I\) V Moran. M.ix lerhiine.
Alison Skipworth. Polly Moran. Max Terhune
— a br.ind new. j;ranj new entertainnunt trio.
Drama, humor and more than a heart-tiiy or
two. Set the storm warnings now~S. R. O.
^ THE RETURN OF RAFFLES
ny harry Perowne. .reator of the famous de-
tective, Raffles. A mystery that is yoin^ to prove
a revelation, with one of your top-notch screen
favorites m the title role.
NAVY BRIDE
When the fleet's away, the wife will play- and
what complications! A new twist to u service
story. Loaded with dynamite. Crammed with
entertainment.
Alison Skipworth. Polly Moran. M.ix Terhune,
outsmarting each other in .in old-iime bi>ardinK
house. Their trials, rr.bulations. heart-iu^js are
Rocxl for a jjreat bij: mt>dcrn lauj,'h.
^THE SMART GUY
Oi.c ol the rc.il ihnlhnK siDties ..f the n.mtnn
yiMf. A dr.imjtrc thunderbolt th.it will hit |Hri-
lo.iily close to every Americ;in home. \X'ill he
ciifcfully c:ist for ultnoM dr;im.i.
a© ALL AMERICAN GIRL
Sf;irrmn the binj;in>^ f.ivonte of .ill Americ.in
Kirls- Phil ReRali. An oriK.nal .screen idea te:i.
tiirini; the pick of the nation'.s streamlined
vcniises. Maybe one froin your town. Watch
for further Jetails.
^^^
4^ GENE AUTRY JUBILEES
Gene Autry is the n.ition's No. 1 C^nvhoy by every box orfice eheek-iip. Reptihlic hrinys him to yoti .ngain this
ve.ir in eij;ht st;inJ-oiii oiit<.loot .letion eiuert;imnients
Q PUBLIC COWBOY No. 1
!2 The OLD BARN DANCE
3 ROLL, WAGON, ROLL
^ BOOTS AND SADDLES
PARADE OF HITS!
\y^ ^
m ^m®wmiim'§ M®iKrsif"Sia^iiis!U:
a FOUR MARKED MEN
That "different" murder mystery. The finger
points — and four "marked" men arc dtxjmed.
Sinister Oriental background.
^ PRISON NURSE
Lone woman in a city of forgotten men. Jail
break climax surpassing anything the screen
has ever seen.
§ ISLAND OF FORGOHEN MEN
Alcatraz— America's Devil's Island, and its
world-famous inmates. Surprise dramatic sen-
sation of the year.
^ LADIES MAKE NEWS
And also plenty of box office! Gripping, new-
type newspaper yarn in which the news scoop
of the year involves editor's own home and
happiness.
§ THE DUKE COMES BACK
From the famous book by Lucien Gary, who
gave you "The Duke Steps Out". Two fisted
romance of a gentleman prize fighter.
S GET YOUR MAN
^arts at West Point and winds up with the col-
orful Canadian "Mounties" in the great. north-
west. He-man stuflf.
^ CRIME FOR SALE
"Big shot" mobster who'd put anyone on the
spot for a price. And what happens while the
law is catching up with him.
(g) SWEET AND HOT
Flaming youth has its fling. Shy smiles, coiy
corners, secluded nooks. Fast-stepping story of
today with a bevy of refreshing new screen star-
let*. Swing it, sisters!,
m THE GIRL I LOVED
James Whitcomb Riley's internationally famous
novel. The sincerity of "Girl of the Limberlost".
The heart tug of "Over the Hill"
a Q FIGHTING IRISH
As dynamic and humorous a conflict between
two families as "MacFaddcn's Flats". Romance
with a cast capped by top r>ames of the business.
m HONOLULU HOLIDAY
A Honolulu lulu! Moonlit waters. Warm tropic
nights. Comedy-romance with music for every-
one who has ever been in love.
m HOT MILLIONS
A story of overnight riches, with the background
of the first oil strike. Friends bei:ome foes. New
wives for old. Human, vibrant life.
m ROMANCE IN THE HILLS
Romance on the trail of the lonesome pine.
On your screen while it's in the news. Teeming
tale of the timbcrland.
Og COLLEGE NIGHTS
An exploitation honey. Co-eds from the col-
lege campuses of the ceuntry. Big name bands.
Established box office stars join in this jamb<
rce of joy.
© QUEEN OF BURLESQUE 0(g CRASHING THE FRONTPAGE
Scintillating story of laughs and tears behind
the footlights. An attraction to bring out the
real showman in you.
News cameramen vs. press reporters in a mad
scramble for headline scoops on land, sea and
air. The news of today in the making.
4 GENE AUTRY MUSICAL ^^^^^
8 "THREE MESQUITEERS" m&Md
8 BOB STEELE ^^^^^
4 SURE-FIRE SERIALS
The four greatest serials ever made by any company in one year. Here are the valuable story properties
that guarantee Republic's continued supremacy in the serial field.
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^ HAWK OF THE WILDERNESS
3 THE RANGERS ARE COMING
^ THE FIGHTING DEVIL DOGS
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Den — Der
married: e. studied for tlie ministry. Actor. In 191.5.
originally distribution manager in Scotland for Famous
Players Feature Film Company; 1919. formed Waverly
Films. Ltd. ; later became director. British International
Pictures. Ltd. One of founders of Scottish Cinema Trade
Benevolent Fund; Cinema Club, Glasgow; ex-chaplain
Anima Lodge, Scotland. Was vice-president of Kinema-
tograph Renters Association of Great Britain and Ire-
land. Resigned 1933.
DENT. VERNON: Actor, b. San Jose. Cal. ; h. 5 feet
9 inches; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 250 pounds:
e. San Jose and Oakland, Cal. Screen career: Hank Mann
Comedies, First National, Associated Exhibitors. Mack
Sennett Pathe Comedies, Educational. Has appeared In
such pictures as "Johnny's Week End" (1930), Educa-
tional, Gayety Comedies: "Ticklish Business" (1929).
"The Talkies" (1929). Educational. Mermaid Talking
Cnniedies: in 1931: "Passport to Paradise," Sono-Art;
"Painting Lover," and many others. In 1934: "You're
Telling Me," Paramount. In 1936: Columbia short product.
DENTON, JAMES F.: Writer, 20th Cent.-Fox. b.
Corinth. Miss., Nov. 24, 1906; h. 6 ft.: w. 165 pounds;
blond hair and blue eyes; married; p. Wm. R. Denton;
e. Corinth High School and Univ. of Colorado. Was
publicity editor of Associated Press. Los Angeles; re-
write desk of Los Angeles Examiner; assistant managing
editor of International News Service bureau in L. A. ;
reporter in New Orleans and Tucson, Ariz. Entered
20th Cent.-Fox publicity department as writer in June,
1936.
DE PACKH, MAURICE: Composer, arranger. BKO-
Radio. b. New York City, Nov. 21. 1896: m. Jean Inwood:
e. public schools and private tutors. Orchestrated musical
shows for leading Broadway producers. Joined MGM in
1933 and worked on the following pictures; "Dancins
Lady," "Prizefighter and the Lady." "Viva Villa."
"Queen Christina," and others. Signed contract with RKO.
Pictures include: "Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," "Top Hat."
"Shall We Dance." "Winterset." "A Woman Rebels."
"The Soldier and the Lady," "Quality Street," and others.
DE PALM A, WALTER: Actor. In 1937: appeared in
"You Only Live Once," TJA.
DEPEW, HAP: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DEPEW, JOSEPH: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEPINET, NED E.: Vice-president, RKO Radio Pic-
tures, Inc, b. Erie, Pa., September 9, 1890; e. Erie high
school. After being graduated from high school, he found
his first job as booker and salesman with Imported Film
*. Supply Company of New Orleans. In 1910 Imported
Film & Supply Company became a part of General Film
Company, giving him a broader opportunity to familiarize
himself with the marketing of pictures In Southern terri-
tory. His success was so nronounced that in 1911 Uni-
versal offered him the place of Southern division manager,
a position that he filled until 1924. when he was
brought to New York as one of three sales directors, '.n
the fall of 1926 he went to First National as a member
of the sales cabinet organized at that time with the
country divided into three territories. East, South and
West. Took over the Southern territory and soon brought
the sales in that part of the country up to a new high
mark. When it was decided to appoint a general sales
manager with jurisdiction over all domestic distribution
he was chosen. He was a distributor representative al
the exhibitor-distributor-producer conference in Chicago
When Pathe was acquired by RKO he became an executivp
of the new company. Appointed member of board of
directors of RKO Radio Pictures and RKO Pathe in
October, 1932. Elected President. RKO Distributing
Corp., March. 1934. Became director of MPPDA. De-
cember. 1936 became vice-president of RKO Radio Pictures.
Inc. May. 1937. also became president of Pathe News, Inc.
DE POLIGNY, SERGE: Director. In 1935: "Les Aus
Du Turf," Paramount.
DE PORTAGE, MARQUIS: Actor. In 1935: "Sanders
T)f the River, ' London Films.
DEPUE, BURTON W.: General manager of production
and laboratory of Burton Holmes Films, Inc., secretary of
Corporation, Chicago. 111.; b. Chicago, 111.. July 3, 1906;
m. Carolyn Olson; p. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar B. Depue;
e. graduate. University of Wisconsin. Burton Holmes
Films, Inc.. 7510 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, since
1928.
DEPUE. OSCAR B.: Vice-President and Manager, Tht
Burton Holmes Films, Inc. ; b. Llbertyville. 111., Nov. 22,
1869; married, 1902; e. Upper Iowa University. Salesman
and exhibitor. Mcintosh Battery & Optical Co., S. 141
Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. started as lantern operator
Burton Holmes, 1893; took up motion picture camera work
for The Burton Holmes Lectures, 1897 and processing the
negatives and prints and building all cameras, printer?
and projector machines for first five years. Traveled
summers taking pictures, winters exhibiting them for The
Burton Holmes Lectures, Inc., 1902. In 1915 began
equipping a laboratory for the exhibition of The Para
mount Burton Holmes Travel pictures, which had an
unbroken weekly run for six years. Since then devoted his
time to Burton Holmes Laboratory and Studios, and the
manufacture of motion picture printing machines.
DE RAVENNE, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Tlie
House of a Thousand t^andles." Republic.
DERBY, ERROL HUNT: City and managing editor.
Tribune. Greensburg, Pa.; b. Scranton. Pa.. December 2.
1898; p. Chauncey and Florence Derby; e. high school.
Grove City College. 1916. Bucknell University. 1920. Buck-
nell University Conservatory of Music in violin, 1919; m.
Gertrude Marshall; has one daughter, Florence. Has done
newspaper and magazine writing. Amateur theatricals —
founded Greensburg Little Theatre in 1929. Is director
of drama and musical productions with home or amateur
talent.
DEREAN, ROSINE: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DE REMER, RUBY: Actress. In 1936: "The Gorgeous
Hussy," MGM.
DE ROCHEMONT, LOUIS: Vice-president and pro-
duction manager. The March of Time, Inc. ; b. Boston.
Mass., Jan. 13. 1899. Line officer. U. S. Navy, 1917-1923;
associate editor International Newsreel, 1923-1927: Euro-
D.ean director, Pathe News, 1927-1928. From 1928-1934,
director of short subjects production for Movietonews, Inc..
creator and editor of the "Magic Carpet of Movietone"
series and "Adventures of a Newsreel Cameraman."
DE ROCHEMONT. RICHARD: European editorial rep-
resentative of "The March of Time," and managing director
of The March of Time. Ltd., England; b. Chelsea, Mass.;
e. Cambridge Latin School, Williams College, Harvard
University, B.A. Member of editorial staflPs of Boston Daily
Advertiser, Boston Sunday Advertiser, Pathe News, New
Y'ork American. New Y'ork Sun. Fox Movietone News (New
Y'ork). Editor. Fox Movietone News. Paris edition, 1931-34.
Contributor to Boston and New York papers. The American
Mercury, The New Yorker. Contributor to "American
History Told by Contemporaries," edited by Albert Bush-
nell Hart. Clubs: Harvard Club and Williams Club.
New York City; TNT Club, ParigJ American Fiction
Guild; Societe des Amateurs Francais des Bouvlers de
Flandres: La Defense (Paris). Residence: 51 Avenue
Marceau. Paris, France.
DE ROSAS. ENRIQUE: Player. In 1937: "Sandflow."
U.
DERR, E. B.: Producer. Has been closely associated
with Joseph P. Kennedy for many years. Was employed
ijy the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation during war.
Filled an important post in operations of Pathe Exchange
when Mr. Kennedy headed that company, later going to
coast in charge of production at Pathe Studio. Subse-
quently joined MGM as associate producer, from which
post he resigned. Formed new production company. In
1936 joined Republic as associate producer with Nat
Levine. In 1936: produced "The Glory Trail," "Rebel-
lion," Crescent. In 1937: produced "Battle of Greed,"
■ Old Louisiana." Crescent.
DERRING, ED: Actor. In 1937: "Nancy Steele Is
Missing," 20th Cent.-Fox.
DE RUELLE, EMILE: Production manager, Standard
Pictures, b. St. Louis. Dec. 25. 1885: married. From
1915 was assistant director; 1916-20 casting director for
T. H. Ince; production manager Mary Pickford; col-
laborator, P.D.C. productions: producer B.I. P. London:
1928-31 directed four pictures. Sphinx Films, Paris;
supervised Allied Prod., London; directed Andre Chariot
musical, London; production manager "The Last of the
Mohicans, " Reliance; "Great Guy," "231/2 Hours Leave,"
GN.
DE RUIZ, NICK: Actor, b. Santa Barbara. CaL. h.
6 feet; black hair and eyes; w. 220 pounds; e. Santa Bar-
bara. Stage career: Metropolitan opera. Orpheum circuit.
In "Old Ironsides." Paramount: Padrone in "Rio Rita."
RKO: "Call of the West" (1930). Columbia: "Golden
Dawn" (1930), Warner Bros. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast." Universal.
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DERVIN, JOHN J.: Branch Manager: b. Dedham,
Mass., April 26, 1895; e. Dedham High School; married.
Was salesman for Independent Film Exchange in Boston
and New Haven territory. Was in World War two years.
Joined United Artists in 1922 as salesman in Boston.
Resigned In 1930 for another industry. Returned to United
Artists in March, 1930. Made branch manager, Boston
territory, in July, 1933.
DE SANO, MARCEL: Director, b. Rumania, May 18.
1897; h. 5 feet, 9 Inches; black hair and dark eyes; w.
140 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. German high school
in Itucharest, Rumania, and Law university in Paris;
m. Luclenne de Sano, non-professional. Screen activities
as director for B. P. Schulberg Production, '"The Girl
Who Wouldn't Work" and for MGM's, "Barney." Also
a producer In Europe.
DESAU, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DESBOROUGH, PHILIP: Actor, r.n. J. A. Del Riego.
b. London, England; h. 6 feet 1% Inches; w. 182 pounds:
brown hair, brown eyes; chief hobbies: swimming, golf and
riding; p. non-professional; e. Clifton House School. East-
bourne. Films: "39 Steps" (1935), Gaumont-British:
"Miml" (1935). B. I. P.; "Clairvoyant" (1935). Gau-
mont-British: "The Scarlet Pimpernel," UA-London Films.
DE SE6UR0LA. ANDRE: Actor, b. Madrid, Spain.
Opera and legitimate stage. Pictures include "The Loves
of Sunya," United Artists; "Bringing Up Father,"
Metro; "Glorious Betsy," Warner; "The Bed Dance,"
Fox; "Behind Closed Doors." Columbia: "My Man."
"The Man from Blankley's," Warner Bros.; "Song o' My
Heart." Fox. In 1934: "We're Rich Again," RKO-
"One Night of Love," Columbia. In 1935: "Public
Opinion." Invincible.
DE SENTMENAT, ROMAN: Actor. In 1936: "Incerti-
dumbre." UA release.
DE SHON, HARRY A.: President, DeShon-Naylor,
Inc., b. Pittsburgh, Pa., June 17, 1900; e. University of
Pittsburgh: married. Was investment banker. Four years
with Edward Small Company as head of literary and
writers department.
DE SICA, VITTORIA: Actcir. In 193.6: "Tempo
Massino," World Pictures.
DE SILVA, AURA: Actress. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold,"
DE SILVA, MARCIA: Writer. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "Elephant Boy," UA release.
DESLYS, KAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DESMOND, FLORENCE: Actress, r. n. Florence Daw-
son; b. London, England; h. 5 feet 3^ inches; w. 105
pounds; blonde hair and hazel eyes; p. George Dawson,
boot manufacturer; e. public schools of London, by priTate
tutors and for a brief period was a student in a girls'
college; hy. collecting early English china. On stage:
"This Year of Grace" and others. Specializes In Im-
personations. In 1933 appeared in the motion pictures
"Radio Parade," British International, and "Mr. Skltch."
Fox. On .stage in "Why Not Tonight, " "Streamline."
"Seeing Stars," London. Latest films: "No Limit,"
"Accused," "Mind Your Seat," A.T.P.
DESMOND, WILLIAM: Actor, b. New York City;
h. 5 feet 11 Inches; dark brown hair and dark blue eyes;
w. 178 pounds; p. non- professionals; m. Mary Mclvor,
professional, former leading woman for William S. Hart:
hy. horses and outdoor sports. Stage experience consists
of leads in "Quo Vadls," "The Bird of Paradise" with
Lenore Ulric: "Ben Uur," "If I Were King." "Alias
Jimmy Valentine," "RatTles," "The Sign of the Cross,"
"The Lion and the Mouse," "The Third Degree," "Paid
in Full." "Midsummer Night's Dream," "Romeo and
Juliet" and many others. Also in stock in Los Angeles
for five years at the old Morosco theatre, the Burbank
theatre and the old Opera House at First and Main. Head-
lined over Keith and Orpheum circuits in sketches. "The
Right Man" and "The Dude Bandit." Toured Australia.
Canada, in his own dramatic company. Started picture
career as lead in "Peggy" with Billie Burke in 1915 for
Thomas H. Ince for Triangle. Also roles in "Big Tim-
ber," "The Riddle Rider." In 1933: "Laughing at Life."
Mascot; "The Phantom of the Air." Universal serial;
"Mr. Broadway." produced by Broadway-Hollywood Pro-
ductions; "Strawberry Roan," Universal. In 193'): "Rust-
lers of Red Gap," "Roaring West," Universal serial;
"Powder Smoke Range." RKO: "Nevada," Paramount. In
1936: "Hollywood Boulevard." Paramount: "Song of the
Gringo." "Hcatlin' for the Rio Grande." GN.
DESNI. TAMARA: Actress, b. Russia, 1911: dark
hair and brown eyes; p. Xenia Desni, actress; fled from
Russia with her parents when a child owing to revolution
and settled In Germany. Became a professional dancer
when 16, and has since been on the London stage. Signed
by Gaumont-British for "Falling For You" 1933, and
"Jack Ahoy" 1934; also in "A Friend Like You" 1934,
Sound City; "How's Chances?" Fox-British (1934). In
1935-36: "McGlusky the Sea Rover," BIP; 'Dark World"
and "Blue Danube," Fox; and "Love in Exile," Capitol.
In 1937: "Fire Over England." UA.
DESSAU, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac 1
DESSEZ, ELIZABETH RICHEY: Writer and lecturei
and editor of motion pictures. Director of Public Rela-
tions, Beacon Films, Ltd. ; b. and e. in the Shenandoah
Valley, of Virginia and Maryland ancestry; m. George A.
Dessez. With the desire to see that her children view
suitable pictures when they went to a theatre, she and a
friend, also a Virginian and the mother of a family.
arranged with the manager of a local motion picture theatre
to run children's matinees on Saturday mornings at his
theatre. The exhibitor became Interested in the plan and
children's matinees followed in New York City. Mrs.
Dessez found herself in demand as a public speaker and
George Kleine gave her a place on his staff doing public
relations work for Conquest Pictures, produced by the
Edison Company. During the World War Mrs. Dessez
used her knowledge of motion pictures in helping select
pictures with the motion picture division of the war work
council of the Y. M. C. A. After the war, she became a
member of the Pathe organization, going in to edit fea-
tures. Shortly afterward she was made a director of the
educational department. Appointed member of a committee
formed by the section on intelligent cooperation of the
League of Nations in Geneva.
DESTEj LULI: Actress. r. n. Lull Hohcnberg. h.
Vienna, Austria; h. 5 ft., 3 in.; w. 105 lbs.; blue eyes
and brown hair; p. Baron and Baroness Bodenhausen:
e. private tutors; div. Baron Hohenberg. In 1937;
'Thunder in the City," Col.
DE SYLVA, B. G. (Buddy): Associate Producer, Uni-
versal, b. New York City. .January 27, 1896: m. Marl*-
Wallace; e. University of Southern California; member of
Phi Nu Delta fraternity at U.S.C. and the Lambs Club,
N, Y. Wrote many songs for Ziegfeld's Follies »nd
George White's Scandals. Formed DeSylva, Brown and
Henderson Publishing Co., to publish songs. Wrote
musical productions. "Three Cheers," "Hold Every-
thing" and others. Produced "Sunny Side TJp," and
"Just Imagine" for Fox. Collaborated on "Queen High, "
"Follow Thru." "Good News." "Follow the Leader."
"Indiscreet," "Flying High." "Have a Heart." In 1933:
wrote story and collaborated on music, "My Weakness."
Fox and co-authored "Take a Chance," Paramount. In
1934 produced and collaborated on story, screen play. "Bot-
toms Up," Fox. In 1935: produced "The Little Colonel."
"Doubting Thomas," "Under the Pampas Moon," "Wel-
come Home," Fox: associate producer, "The Littlest
Rebel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: associate producer
"Captain January." "The Poor Little Rich Girl." "Sing,
Baby, Sing," "Ladies in Love," "Stowaway," 20th Cent.-
Fox: colla_borated on story "Born to Dance." MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DE SYLVIA, FRED W.
Almanac.)
DE TITTA, ARTHUR A,: ' Washington Supervisor,
Movietonews, Inc., b. North Bergen, N. J., July 9,
1902 : e. grammar school. Worked for Hudson Dispatch,
newspaper. Union City, N. J., 1918. General office work:
Fox Film, also film laboratory work, same company, 55th
Street and 10th Ave., New York City. Assistant and
second cameraman for Fox Film on following productions:
"The Mountain Woman." "Virgin Paradise." "Warrens
r)f Virginia." "Six Cylinder Love." "Over the Hill to
the Poor House." "The Town that Forgot God," "When
Knighthood Wa.s in Flower." "Sainted Devil." "Cobra,"
Ritz Carlton Pictures; "That Royale Girl," Paramount:
"Sally of the Sawdust," "Womanhandled," "The Great
<!a'sby," "Love's Greatest Mist.'ike." "God Gave M-
Twenty Cents," "Cabaret." Then "East Side, West Side."
for Fox; "Untamed" for Paramount. Since 1928 Wash-
ington supeivisor for Movietonews, Inc.
DETLIE, JOHN: Associate art director. In 1937: "A
Family AlTair." MGM.
DETZER, KARL: Writer. In 1935: wrote original
story and collaborated on screen play of "Car 99." Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Crash
Donovan." IT.
DEUTSCH. ADOLPH: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DEUTSCH, ERNST: Actor. In 1936: "The Marria-e
of Corbal," General Film.
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DEUTSCH, OSCAR: Director of cinema companies; b.
Birmingham, England, Aug. 12, 1893; e. King Edward's
School. Birmingham, and Ec6le Universale, Luxembourg.
Director of metal merchants and manufacturers; first
entered motion picture industry on renting side, being
chiirman of VV & F Film Service (Midlands) several
years. Nqw chairman and governing director of Odeon cir-
cuit of British cinemas; chairman of Odeon Trust. Sound
and Cinema Equipment; chairman of Birmingham and
Midlands Branch of Cinema Exhibitors Association, 1231-32.
DEVAL, JACQUES: Writer. In 1932: story "Passion-
ate Plumber," MGM. In 1934: story "Marie Galante,"
Fox; "Journal of a Crime^" Warner. In 1935: collaborated
on "Enter Madame," Paramount.
DE VALDES, FRANCOIS B.: Writer and technical
director. In 1935: wrote Spanish lyrics, "Rumba," Para-
mount. In 1936: technical director, "A Message to Garcia."
20th Century-Fox.
DE VALDEZ, CARLOS J.: Actor, b. Arica, Peru,
March 19. 1894; h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 160 pounds;
brown eyes and hair; e. high school and Academy of Arts
and Literature. Played on stage. Films include: 1935:
"Robin Hood of Eldorado," MGM. 1936: "Men in Exile."
"Littlest Diplomat," WB. 1937: "Madame Walewska,"
MGM.
DE VALLY, ANTOINE: Producer, Director, Singer.
b. Antwerp, Belgium. Tenor and impresario, French, Bel-
gium and also English grand opera companies. General
director. Belgian Opera Co., England, auspices of British
and Belgian Kovernments. Created tenor roles In De-
bussy's "T/Enfanf Prodigue," and Massenet's "Panruge"
«nd others. Co-artist with Enrico Caruso, H. B. Irving,
Isadore Duncan, Maggie Teyte, Eugene Ysaye, etc.; im-
preaario French opera, Montreal and San Francisco.
Stago production!) (musical) Fox Theatre, San Franscisco.
Arti.<'tlc director, Kendall-de Tally Operalogues, two reel
condensed grand opera, in English, for Educational.
DE VAUX, RENEE: Actress. In 1936: "Rhodes," GB.
In 1937: "Cavalier of the Streets," B and D.
DEVEREUX, COLONEL FREDERICK L.: Vice
president, Erpi Picture Consultants, Inc. ; b. Washington.
D. C, July 19 1882; p. Frank Nicholas and Caroline
Gheen Devereux; e. (jonzaga College, A.B. 1902; M.A.
1903; Georgetown University, LL.B. 1906 Ph.D. 1917: m.
Frances Beardsley Clark, dec. ; has one daughter and one
son. Traffic manager, Chesapeake and Potomac Tel. Co.,
Washington, D. C, 1903; Auditor of Disbursements. Beli
Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Pa..
1909; auditor. American Tel. and Tel. Company. New
York City. 1911; general auditor. Northwestern Bell Tele-
phone Company. Omaha, Neb.. 1919; sales manager. Bell
Telephone Securities Company, New York, 1922: vice-
president. Bell Telephone Securities Company. 1923: general
manager. Electrical Research Products, Inc.. subsidiary ui
Western Electric Company, 1929-31; vice-president. Erpi
Picture Consultants, Inc., 1932 to present. Director. Ex-
hibitors Pfliance Corporation; director. Erpi Picture Con-
sultants, Inc. Served during World War as lieutenant-
colonel; commissioned colonel in Reserve Corps after war.
Trustee, Village of Bronxville. 1925 to present. Societies.
etc.: Member National Education Association: Progressive
Educational Association; National Academy of Visual In-
struction; National Society for the Study of Education;
American Association for Adult Education; The English -
Speaking Union of the United States, American Classical
League; member correspondent. International Educational
Cinematographic Institute (League of Nations) ; Telephone
Pioneers of America; New York ElectricaJ Society (V.P.
1929); American Legion CPast Commander), Bronxville,
New York Post; National Security League; Quartermaster
Association. U. S. Army (V.P. 1919-28) ; Military Order of
the World War (Senior Vice-Commander. New York Chapter
1927); American Veterans' Association; Companion of Mili-
tary Order of Foreign Wars; New York Society of Military
and Nava'l Officers; Reserve Officers' Association (V.P. New
York State 1923) ; Bronx Valley Scout Council (President,
1926); Chairman, Westchester County Recruiting Committee
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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e. - - education
pro. -
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for Citizens' Military Training Camps 1924; appointed by
President Roosevelt as Delegate to the International Con-
gress of Educational and Instructional Cinematography,
Rome, Italy, 1934; Co-authored "The Educational Talking
Picture." (^aptrlbutor to technical and educational maga-
zines. Clubs: Ardsley Club (Governor, 1928-30); Slwanoy
Country Club. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. ; Field Club, Bronxville,
N. Y. ; Army and Navy Cljjb, Washington, D. C. ; Uni-
versity Club, Washington, D. C. ; Quadrapgle Club (Chi-
cago) ; Westchester Seniors' Golf Association, New York.
Business address: 250 West 57th Street. New York City.
Home address: 22 Orchard Plaea Bronxville. N- Y.
DE VESCI, VINA: Writer. In 1937: collaborated o»
screen play "The Dominant Sex." ABP.
DEVINE, ANDY: Actor, b. Flagstaff, Ariz., Octobet
7, 1905; h. 6 feet; blue eyes and curly brown hair: w.
190 pounds; e. University of Santa Clara, St. Benedl';t's
College, Arizona State College; m. Dorothy House; hy.
football. Has lived in Klingman, Ariz. Entered pictures
in September, 1926, as an extra through Director Buggies,
later signed in stock for Collegians Series. Pictures
Include "We Americans," "Bed Lips," Universal; "Hot
Stuflf." "Naughty Baby," First National; In 1931: "Spirit
of Notre Dame," and "Law and Order," Universal. Signed
long term contract with Universal. In 1933: "Cohens and
Kellys in Trouble," "Saturday's Millions." Universal;
"Song of the Eagle," Paramount; "Midnight Mary,"
MGM; "Chance at Heaven," Radio; "Doctor Bull," Fox.
In 1934: "The Poor Rich," "Horse Play," "Let's Talk
It Over," Universal; "Upperworld," Warner; "Stlngaree."
RKO. In 1935: "The President Vanishes," "Hold 'Em
Yale," Paramount; "Straight from the Heart," "China-
town Squad," "Fighting Youth," Universal; "The Farmer
Takes a Wife," Fox; "Way Down East," 20th Century-
Pox. In 1936: "Small Town Girl," "Romeo and Juliet."
MGM; "Yellowstone," "Elying Hostess," U. ; "The Big
Game," RKO-Radlo. In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing," U.
JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
DEVINE.
manac.)
DeVINNA, CLYDE: Cameraman, b. Sedalia, Mo.; p.
non-prcfessionals; e. high school and University of
Arkansas. Started at old IncevlUe Studio in 1915 as
still photographer. Became a first cameraman at Inceville
in 1915. Photographed first film on the present MGM
lot in 1916, "The Raiders." Started as first cameraman
at MGM in 1925. Films include In 1933: "Eskimo."
In 1934: "Tarzan and His Mate." "Treasure Island."
MGM. In 1935: "West Point of the Air." "Ah. Wilder-
ness," "The Last of the Pagans," MGM. In 1936: "Old
Hutch," MGM.
DEVLIN, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1937: "The Mill on
the Floss," National Provincial.
DEVOL. NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DEVORE, DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DE VORE, JAMES J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DE VORSKA, JESSE: Actor, b. Riga, Russia. July
13, 1900; h. 5 feet, 7 inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 136 pounds; e. Russia and Germany and at Syracuse,
N. Y. On screen: several shorts for Hal Roach; also "The
Big Parade," "The Unknown Soldier," "Blondie." "Jake
the Plumber," "Women of All Nations," which won him a
Fox contract. "Transatlantic," Fox; "Don't Tell Every-
thing," Pathe.
DE VRICA, HENRI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DEVRY. HERMAN A.: President. Herman A. DeVry,
Inc.; b. Mecklenberg. Germany. Nov. 26, 1877; married;
e. Giade schools and technical courses in night schools;
"Magician" in road shows and building scientific Illu-
sions and stage effects; experimenting with motion pic-
tures in Penny Arcades: experimenting with Lumlere
Motion Picture Cameras (1904); in 1900, he was work-
ing with the Edison Projector, Lubin Camera and Gau-
mont machine; in 1912 started work on DeVry Portable
Projector; In 1913 put in production the original DeVry
suitcase "B" projector. 1918 he began the production
of DeVry School Films, comprehensive library of strictly
educational films. 1923 built the present DeVry factory
at 1111 Center St., Chicago. 1925 organized Summer
School of Visual Education; 1925 produced the DeVry
News Reel "A" motion picture camera: 1927 produced
the DeVrv 16 mm "G" projector; 1929 merged into
QRS-DeVry Corporation; 1930 produced the DeVry No.
60—16 MM. camera: 1931 withdrew from QBS-DeVry
and organized Herman A. DeVry. Inc., and produced The
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DeVry uound-on-fllm projector unit and DeVry nubile
address system; 1932 produced the DeVry sound re-
cording camera; 1933 produced the DeVry film stereo:
produced the DeVry 18 mm. sound-on-flim unit: 1934
produced the DeViy theatre sound unit. In 193.5, DeVry
1() mm sprocket intCTmittent sound projector. In 1936;
DeVry "Challenger" 16 mm sound projector. In 1937:
•■Brillante" lens for theatre projector.
DEWAR. FRANK: Film editor. In 1936: "Fugitive in
the Sl?y," VVB. In 1937: "White Bondage," WB.
DE WARFAZ, GEORGE: Writer and actor, b. Spa,
December 2, 1889; Camile Goffln, father, judge: e.
Paris Conservatoire. Poet, journalist and dramatic author.
Appeared in "Fedora" on stage in Antwerp, 1909. Went
on screen in 1930. British films Include: "French Leave,"
Sterling; "Warm Corner," Gainsborough; "At the Villa
Rose," Twickenham Films. In 1931: "Captlvation," Be-
gina Films; "A Gentleman of Paris," Gaumont; "Nine
Till Six, ' A. K. P. and "It's a King" (1932). B. & D.
"Service for Ladles" and "Murder at Broadcasting
House," "Wolfs Clothing," "A Spaniards House,"
Phoenix: "Port of Call."
DEWEY, EARLE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
DEWHURST, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1937: "A Woman
Alone," GB; "Dark Journey," tJA.
DE WOHL, LOUIS: Writer. In 1936: wrote story,
"Crime Over London," UA.
DE WOLF, KAREN: b. New York. February 14, 1909:
married: e. Barnard. In 1933 wrote additional dialogue
"By Candlelight." Universal. In 1934 screen play "f
"Countess of Monte Cristo." continuity of "The Love
Captive." "A Notorious Gentleman." Universal. In 1935:
story and screen play "Public Opinion." "Condemned to
Live." "Society Fever," Invincible. In 1936: collaborated
on "Bulldog Edition," "Ride, Ranger, Ride," Republic.
In 1937: "Fire 0\er
'His Lordship,
DE WOOLFE, FRANCIS: Actor.
England. ' UA-London Films.
DEXTER, AUBREY: Actor. 1936:
Gaumont; "The Show Goes On," ATP.
DEXTER, FRANK: Art director. In 1934. settings for
"The Scarlet Letter." In 1935: settings for "Motive for
Revenge," Majestic.
DEYERS, LIEN: Player, b. Amsterdam, Holland. Nov.
5, 1910; dark hair and brown eyes; p. father hotel
keeper; e. school in Lausanne and Brussels. Discovered
by Fritz Lang. Films include "Spione," UFA, 1927:
"Donkosakenlied." 1930; "Bosenmontag." "Das Alte
Lied," "Der Hampelmann," "Der Mann der Seinen
Morder Sucht," 1931: "Sein Scheldungsgrund," "Die
Verllebte Firma," 1932; "Aus Einer Kleinen Residenz."
"Melodic der Liebe," "Lachende Erben," 1933: "Die
Fahrt ins Grune," "1st Mein Mann Nlcht Fabelhaft."
"Die vom Nlederrhein," "Gold," UFA, 1934; "Ich Sing
Mich in Dein Herz hinein," "Der Vetter aus Dingsda "
DE YONG, JOE: Costume designer. In 1936: collabo-
rated on costumes "The Plainsman," Paramount.
DE YOUNG, ARTHUR: Financier. Was member of
board of directors. First Choice Pictures. Was with obi
New York financial house for 16 years
DEZSOEFFY, LASLO:
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DHERVILLY, MARFA: Actress. In 1935: "Avec
I'Assurance," Paramount.
DHI: Native actress, Indo-China. In 1935: "Klion"
(The Tiger), Bennett Pictures.
Dl CORTELLAZZO, H. E. COUNT GALEAZZO
CI A NO: Secretary of State for Press and Propaganda,
including General Direction of Cinematography. Italy: li
Leghorn, March 18, 1903; p. Costanzo Clano: m. Edda
Mussolini, daughter of Prime Minister. Took active part
in Fascist movement in Tuscany and participated in the
march on Rome. Was journalist, editor of the paper
Tribuna and afterwards theatrical critic of newspapers
Nuovo Paese and Impero. In 1925 entered diplomatic
career, in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Pekin and Rome,
where he was secretary to the Italian Embassy at the
Vatican. Subsequently consul-general at Shanghai, In
charge of affairs in (Tlhlna; president of the Commission
of Inquiry of the League of Nations on the Shanghai
conflict, and minister plenipotentiary in China. Italian
delegate at the economic and monetary conference, Lon-
don, summer of 1933. Head of prime minister's press
office. Aug. 1, 1933, In present position since Sept. 10.
193t. January, 1936. made Foreign Minister of Italy.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DIABOLD TWINS: Players. In 1936: Educational sliort
product.
DIAMOND, DAVID: Associate producer, b. New
York City, Feb. 2. 1900; h. 5 feet 8 inches; black hair
and dark brown eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Solomon and
Y'etta Georges Diamond; e. DeWitt Clinton High School.
New York, and Milwaukee School of of Engineering; mar-
ried. Entered motion pictures In 1920 as exploitation
man with Harry Beichenbach. Organized Tobis film com-
pany in Germany, and brought to the United States such
foreign films as "Le Mlllon," "The Brothers Kara-
mazov," and others. Opened Vanderbllt theatre in New
York as foreign picture playhouse, and other similar
theatres throughout the country. Organized Tobis company
in America. To Italy to make "Mussolini Speaks" for
Columbia. In 1935: associate producer. "The Raven."
"She Gets Her Man," for which he also collaborated on
original story, and others. Universal.
DIAMOND, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DIAMOND. LOU S.: In charge of production of
short features. Paramount Pictures, Inc. ; also in charge
of Paramount's music publication Interests as President
of Famous Music Corporation and Popular Melodies, Inc.,
Paramount subsidiaries. Started with Pathe in 1915.
Joined Paramount In 1927.
DIANO, ALBERT: Costumes. In 1936: "Rainbow on
the River," RKO-Badio.
DIAZ, ROSITA: Actress. b. Madrid. Spain; h. 5
feet, 1 Inch; red-blonde hair and brown eyes; w. 98
pounds ; e. Convent of the Sacred Heart, Madrid, and
Conservatoire Teatro Royale. Madrid, studying dramatics;
hy. collecting fine coral. Appeared In "The Admirable
Crichton" in Martinez Sierra's company. Played six
months without pay. then contract. Played In "Suzanna
Has a Secret." in Madrid, and on tour throughout Spain
for two and a half years in about 35 plays. Including
"Dawn," "Bird of Paradise," "Mischievous Mary." and
others. Appeared with Diaz Artlgas company In "The
White Monk." "Wall of Gold." "Crossed Lives." in
Spain and Latin-America. Returned to Madrid, then to
Paris to appear in Paramount's "Her Winning Night,"
"It's Best To Laugh," "Gentleman With a Tail-Coat, "
two last named In Spanish, and a series of French pic-
tures, including a short subject with Maurice Chevalier.
Signed by Spanish company, Orphea Films, and made
"The Man Who Laughed at Love." "Sierra De Ronda,"
"The Convict Has Escaped," and "La Dolorosa," all made
in Madrid. Spain. Signed to Fox Films Corporation
lonlracl.
DIBBLE, REDFORD H.: Managing editor. Daily
Journal. Rapid City. S. D. b. Elyslan, Minn.. Feb.
24, 1906; p. Mrs. L. D. Link; e. attended Huron College;
married and has one son. 13 years on Pipestone County
Star. Beadle County Herald. Minneapolis Journal. Rapid
City Journal, since October, 1929.
DICKASON, DEANE H.: Narrator and producer. In
1934 gave accompanying description for "Port O' Call"
series. Monogram ; produced and acted as narrator for
"Polynesian Follies," Principal, short feature.
DICKENS. STAFFORD: Writer and director. In 19.14
wrote scenario and dialogue of "Wild Boy." Gaumonl-
Rrltlsh. In 1935: script in collaboration. "They Are Look-
ing Up," collaborated on adaptation "Car of Dreams."
Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1936: In collaboration "Windbas:
the Sailor," "Good Morning Boys," Gainsborough, In
1937: screen play and direction, "Please Teacher, "BIT:
"The Vulture" (original story). WB; original story and
screen play. "Plmider in the Air," Tudor.
DICKERSON. DENVER: Motion picture editor. Evening
Gazette, Reno, Nevada. b. Carson City, Nevada. April
23. 1914; p. Denver S. Dickerson. former governor of
Nevada : e. high school and attended University of Nevada.
DICKERSON, DUDLEY: Actor. In 1035: "The Vir-
ginia Judge." Paramount. In 1936: "Green Pastures,"
WB.
DICKERSON, HOMER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DICKERSON, MILTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
DICKEY, BASIL: Writer. In 1932: story "Secrets of
Wu Sin." Chesterfield. In 1933 together with George
I'lympton wrote screen play, "Tarzan the Fearless."
Principal. In collaboration has been writing originals.
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adaptations, continuities of Universal serials. In 1933.
"Rustler's Roundup"; and the serial "Gordon of Ghost
City," and in "Pirate Treasure" (1934), all Universal.
In 1935: wrote story of "When a Man Sees Bed," Uni-
versal. In 1936: collaborated on "Flash Gordon," U.
DICKINSON, ARTHUR S.: Director of conservation
and contact with technical branches of Industry, Motion
Picture Producers and Distributors of America. Inc. : b.
Chattanooga. Tenn.. Jan. 21. 1888; e. high school and
engineering course Georgia School of Technology; married.
Started in motion picture business In 1912 with States
Right pictures. Sales manager for Famous Players Film
Company of the South. Southern district sales manager
for Metro Pictures. Atlanta and New Orleans branch
manager, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation. Charlotte and
New Orleans branch manager for Southern States *llni
Company to present position. July 1. 1927.
DICKINSON, DESMOND C: Chief cameraman, Stoll
Picture Productions. Ltd., for many years.
DICKINSON, DICK: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"West of the Divide," Monogram. In 1936: "Trail Dust.
Paramount.
DICKINSON, GLEN W.: President, Glen W. Dickin-
son Theatres, Inc., headquarters Lawrence, Kansas. (Cir-
cuit in Kansas -Missouri) b. Brookfleld, Mo.; married
Was automobile salesman for father's business in BrooK-
fleld. Opened theatre In Manhattan. Kansas. Later
bojght out the Lawrence in Lawrence, Kansas. Bougm
Capitol circuit in Manhattan. Independence. Kan.; Chil-
licothe. Mo.; Parsons, Kan., and Independence, Mo. Later
bought Junction City. Kansas, theatre from M. B. hnan-
berg Circuit. Is one of the largest circuit owners in
Kansas City territory.
DICKINSON, THOROLD: Director. b. Bristol,
England. Nov. 16. 1903; m. Joanna Macfadyen. archi-
tect; e. Clifton College and Oxford University. Was scenic
designer with Lena Ashwell Players. Began in picture in-
dustry as interpreter in French studios. Visited U. S. A.
1929 to study sound technique. Has been editor wr
Welsh-Pearson, B. & D., Paramount, Gainsborough, P. V.
C and ATP In 1935: supervised "Midshipman Easy."
ATP In 1936: directed "The High Command" in West
Africa and England for Fanfare Pictures.
DICKSON. JUDGE ASHBY C: (See 1935-36 Motior.
Picture Almanac)
DICKSON, DOROTHY: Actress. In 1934 appeared ir
"Channel Crossing," Gaumont-British; "Danny Boy.'
Butcher-Panther.
DICKSON, FLORINE: Actress. In 1935: "George
White's 1935 Scandals." Fox.
DICKSON, GLORIA: b. Pocatello, Idaho; p. Emma
Starrett and Fred Winfleld Dlckerson. banker; e. public
and Polytechnic high school; h. 5 ft. SVa in.; w. 107
lbs.; blonde hair and blue-grey eyes; hy. hiking, violin,
writes poetry. Appeared in Federal Theatre Project pro-
ductions, playing the lead in "Seventh Heaven." "Smil-
ing Through." "The Last Night of Don Juan," "The
Devil Passes." In 1937: "In the Deep South," Warner.
DICKSON. GREGORY: Advertising-Publicity Manager.
Walt Disney, Hollywood, b. New Tork. Nov. 12. 1902;
e. Yale University. Was reporter. New York Herald. New
York Tribune, San Francisco Examiner. Foreign corre-
spondent in Berlin and Paris. In motion picture business
since February. 1926.
DICKSON, WILLIAM: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DICKSTEIN, MARTIN: Motion picture editor, Brook-
lyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn. N. Y. b. New York City.
N Y.. Aug. 22. 1900; e. New York University; married
and has son Richard. N. Y. Morning Telegraph; Publicity
Department of Universal and Paramount.
DIDIER. CECILE: Actress. In 1937: "Les Petifs,"
Franco- American.
DIDRICKSON. BABE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
DIEGE. SAMUEL: Associate producer. In 1936: "Yel-
low Cargo," GN.
DIEGEL, LEO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DIEGELMANN, WILHELM: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DIEHL, CARL LUDWIG: Actor. Appeared in "Love
Waltz," Ufa. In 1936: "Spy 77," First Division; "Ein
Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg," Casino.
DIESSL, GUSTAV: Actor. Dark hair and brown
eyes. Films include "Die Drei um Edith," "Die Weissa
Holle vom Plz Palu," 1929; "Westfront, 1918," 1930
"Moral um Mltternacht." "Die Grosse Sehnsucht.
"Rosenmontag," "Hans in Allen Gassen," UFA; "Tell
nebmer Antwortet Nlcht," 1932; "Herrin von Atlantis.
UFA; "Eine von Uns," "Roman Finer Nacht." 1933
"S. O. S. Iceberg," Universal; "Die Welsse Majestat,'
1934: "Alles um Eine Frau," "Shame of a Nation."
Du World 1934.
DIETERLE. WILLIAM (WILHELM): Director. b.
Hhenpfalz, Germany; h. more than six feet; black halt
and brown eyes; w. 200 pounds; married to Charlotte
Hagenbruch, German actress. Directed and played the
leading role In the German version of "Sea Beast." Pro-
duced "The Last Flight." "Man Wanted," "Jewel Rob-
bery," for Warners. Directed "Lawyer Man." "Grand
Slam," "Jewel Robbery." "Der Tantz Geht Welter." War-
ners. In 1932: "Six Hours to Live." In 1933: "From
Headquarters," Warner; "Adorable," Fox; 1934: "Fog
Over Frisco," "Fashions of 1934." "Madame DuBarry."
"Firebird." "Hard Luck Dame." "Satan Met a Lady,"
"Men on Her Mind." WB. In 1934: "A Midsummer
Night's Dream." Warner. In 1936: "The Story of Louis
Pasteur," FN; "White Angel," "The Great O'Malley,"
WB.
DIETRICH, MARLENE: Actress, r. n. Mary Magdalene
Von Losch. b. Berlin, Germany, Dec. 27, 1904; h. 5 feet
5; red gold hair, blue eyes; w. 120; e. private school tt
Weimar and musical academy in Berlin; married and has
1 child; hy. violin. Stage training at Max Keinhardt's
ichool of drama. First appearance in German version of
"Broadway." Next part was in a musical comedy. For
the next three years divided her time between motion
picture work and musical comedy stage. Two pictures
released in United States were "I Kiss Your Hand,
Madam" and "Three Loves." In Paramount's "The Blue
Angel," "Morocco," "Dishonored"': (1932). "Shanghai
Express," "Blonde Venus." Paramount; ('1933) "Song of
Songs"; (1934) "Scarlet Empress," Paramount. In 1935-
"The Devil Is a Woman," Paramount. In 1936: "Desire,"
Paramount; "The Garden of Allah," UA. In 1337: "Knight
Without Armour." UA.
DIETRICH, NOAH: President, Hughes Products Co.,
Ltd. b. Scott, Wis., February 28, 1889; p. John and
Sarah Dietrich; e. graduate of Janesville (Wis.) high
school and Judds College. Waukegan. 111. : is a certified
public accountant, California; m. Gladys Thomas: has
two children. In the banking business from 1908 to 1910;
then real estate and public utility accounting, 1911-1916;
oil production, transportation and re&nery accounting.
1917-1919; public accounting, 1920; comptroller for H. L.
Arnold Company, 1921-1925; secretary -treasurer, Caddo.
1926-1931.
DIETRICH, RALPH: Film editor. b. New York
City. April 14, 1902; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Dr. L. M. and Anna
Dietrich; e. Stevens School. Hoboken, New Jersey:
hobby, fishing Film editor with Fox, six years: in-
cluding all sound pictures for Fox for first year of sound,
and such films as the "Fox Movietone Follies," four
Janet Gaynor pictures. "The Warrior's Husband." In
1934: "Let's Try Again." "Hat, Coat and Glove." RKO.
In 1935: "OShaughnessy's Boy," MGM; "Kliou (The
Tiger)," Bennett Pictures. In 1936: "King of Bur-
lesque," "Under Two Flags." "To Mary — With Love,"
"Ladies in Love,"' 20th Cent.-Fox.
DIETZ, A. R.: Distributor, b. St. Louis, Oct. 27,
1897; p. Mary Dietz; e. grade school; night high school
two years; married. August, 1915, assistant booker, then
salesman, Pathe Exchange, Inc, St. Louis. Assistant
manager. Select Picture Corporation, Jan. 1918. In the
War. then with Select after War. Left Select with
branch manager to join Realart as salesman and as-
sistant manager at St. Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit. Re-
turned to Pathe Exchange after Realart merged with
Paramount, remaining seven years. Left Pathe for
World Wide as branch manager, St. Louis, later Southern
divisional manager. Left World Wide after merger
with Educational. Joined Skouras Theatres, New York,
as booker and buyer of theatres in New York, Long Island.
New Jersey. Left to open and manage Majestic Pictures
Corporation St. Louis Office. Sold Majestic St. Louis
franchise and joined G. B. Productions as sales manager
St. Louis office.
DIETZ, HOWARD: Director of advertising and pub-
licity. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Corporation, New
York City. Started his career as a newspaper correspon-
dent, later xoing into the advertising business. Joined
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the Goldwyn Company, beginning as a special writer,
gradually taking a hand at stories and advertisements and
suggesting ideas. Was made head of publicity, advertis-
ing and exploitation for that company. With the merger
of Metro-Goldwyn and Louis B. Mayer in 1924 he became
adMTtiilng manager and Is now director of advertising
and publicity for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Wrote most of
the lyrics and contributed novel Ideas for "The Little
Show," also many of the lyrics for "The Second Little
Show." These were followed by "Three's a Crowd" and
"The Band Wagon." "Flying Colors," "Revenge with
Music" and "At Home Abroad." Wrote the children's
book, "June Goes Downtown." 1934: original screen play,
"Hollywood Party," MGM. with Arthur Kober. In 1936:
collaborated on music and lyrics "Under Your Spell," '20th
Cent. -Fox.
DIETZ, MRS. MABEL: Secretary, Minneapolis Film
Board of Trade since 1927. b. Indianapolis; e. American
Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York. In 1916 appeared
In Pictures in New York City. Worked with MGM and Uni-
versal making several pictures with King Baggot. Was
with MPPDA in the public relations department; with Fox
Film and Courtland Smith in the non-theatrical depart-
ment.
DIEUDONNE. ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DIGGES. DUDLEY: Actor, b. Dublin, Ireland: e.
Schools of Ireland and St. Mary's College. Stage manager
for George Arliss, 7 years; with Theatre Guild as an
actor and producer, 10 years, and staged many plays.
"Condemned" (1929), United Artists: "Outward Bound"
(1930), Warner Bros.; in 1931: "The Maltese Falcon."
"The Ruling Voice" and "Alexander Hamilton," all
Warner; "Devotion." Radio; "The First Year." "Tess
of the Storm Country," Fox; "Honorable Mr. Wong,"
Warner. In 1933: "The Mayor of Hell," "Silk Express."
"The Narrow Corner," Warner: "Emperor Jones." United
Artists; "Before Dawn." Radio: "The Invisible Man."
Universal. In 1934: "Massacre," First National: "What
Every Woman Knows," M(3M. In 1935: directed dialogue
and appeared in "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal:
appeared in "China Seas," "The Bishop Misbehaves,"
"Mutiny on the Bounty," "Kind Lady." MGM. In 1936:
appeared in "Three Live Ghosts," "The Voice of Bugle
Ann." "The Unguarded Hour." MGM; "The General
Died at Dawn." "Valiant Is the Word for Carrie," Para-
mount. In 1937: "Love Is News," 20th Cent. -Fox.
DIGGS. JR.. RICHARD H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
DILLARD. ART: Actor. In 1936: "Ghost Patrol,"
Puritan.
DILLARD, BERT: Actor. In 1935: "Rainbow Valley,"
Monogram.
DILLAWAY, DONALD: Actor. b. New York City.
March 17, 1905; e._ public schools of New York and
Meriden, Conn.. Cornell University at Ithaca. N. Y., and
University of Buffalo at Buffalo. N. Y. ; h. 6 feet; w.
150 pounds; dark brown hair and brown eyes. Made hi.s
debut as a singer on the stage when he was 12 years old.
Played roles in two of Otis Skinner's companies and
appeared in "House Party." "Fast Life," "Courage."
"Flight." "Still Waters." "The Backslapper" and "Atlas
and Eva." Played in stock in various cities including
Buffalo, New York and Brooklyn. His first all-talking
picture role was in "Min and Bill," then a part In
"Cimarron" and "Body and Soul." Under contract to
Fox. In 1933: "The Little Giant," First National:
"One Year Later." Allied; "Sing. Sinner, Sing." Majestic:
"The Important Witness." Tower: "Notorious But Nice."
Chesterfield; "Marriage on Approval." Freuler. In 1934:
"The Circus Clown." First National.
DILLEY. EVERETT: Exhibitor. b. 51 years ago;
married. Took over the Grand Theatre. Minneapolis,
about 17 years ago. For five years the house was oper-
ated by Publix under an agreement with Dilley, but he
took it back four years ago.
DILLON, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DILLON, JACK: Manager, b. New York City. July
13, 1900; p. John Henry and Katherine A. Dillon: e.
public schools of Brooklyn and had one year in college.
Worked for Watterson. Berlin. Snyder and other music
publishing houses. Stated in motion pictures with Selz-
nick, then went with Hodkinson in Brooklyn territory.
Joined Fox in New York Exchange and was made soecla'
representative of news in New England territory wher
sound was inaugurated. Has since been manager at New
Haven, Washington and San Francisco territories for Fox.
Manager, Los Angeles branch, 20th Century-Fox, past nve
years.
DILLON, JOHN WEBB: Actor, h. 6 feet; dark hair
and eyes; w. 175 pounds; e. New Haven, Conn., and
Philadelphia. Dental College. Stage career: With Viola
Allen in Shakespeare, with James O'Neill, stock com-
panies. Screen work with Fox, B. A. Rolfe Company.
Vitagraph. Hodkinson. Associated Exhibitors. Pathe.
American Releasing. A. P. Beck. Excellent, Pro-Dls-Co,
First National. FBO. Paramount Royal Pictures. Pathe,
Warner. Pictures Include: "A Bowery Cinderella." Ex-
cellent: Simons in "In the Next Room." First National.
In 1933: "The Diamond Trail," Monogram. In 1934
"Carolina," Fox.
DILLON, LEO: Actor. In 1935: "She Gets Her Man,"
Universal.
DILLON, ROBERT: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
original story. "The Lost City." Regal; collaborated on
story adaptation. "Wilderness Mall," Ambassador; col-
laborated on story, "Orchids to You." Fox; "Fighting
Youth," Universal.
DILLSON, CLYDE: Actor. Appeared in "Unmasked"
(1929), Artclass. In 1935: "Men Without Names," Para-
mount; "King Solomon of Broadway," Universal. In 1936:
"13 Hours By Air," Paramount; "You May Be Next,"
Columbia.
DILSON, JOHN H.: Actor. In 1935: "Cheers of the
Crowd," Monogram; "Every Night at Eight." Paramount;
"The Girl \V}\o Came Back." Chesterfield. In 1936:
•The Case of the Velvet Claws," WB.
DIME. JIMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DIMON, HOWARD P.: Motion picture editor. Press-
Union Newspapers. Atlantic City. N. J. : b. New York,
Dec. 9. 1876; e. High School, unfinished course In dental
college.
DINAH: Actress. In 1937: "Way Out West." MGM.
DINEHART, ALAN: Actor, b. St. Paul. Minn.. Octo-
ber 3. 1889; h. 6 feet; brown hair and grey eyes; w. 165
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. public schools of Butte.
Montana and University of Missouri. Left University to
go on the stage. Married Mozelle Brlttone. actress, and
has a son. 14; hy. the theatre. Stage exuerience: "Silent
House," "Cheaper to Marry." "The Meanest Man in the
World," and others. Wrote the last-named play. Signed a
Fox contract in May. 1931. Appeared in 1932 in "As the
Devil Comttands." Columbia. In 1933: "Supernatural."
"Her Bodyguard." Paramount; "The Sin of Nora Moran."
Majestic; "A Study in Scarlet," Fox- World Wide; "No
Marriage Ties." Radio; "Bureau of Missing Persons."
Universal; "I Have Lived." produced by Chesterfield:
"Dance Girl Dance," Chesterfield: "The World Changes."
First National. In 1934: "Cross Country Cruise." "The
Crosly Case." "The Love Captive." Universal- "A Very
Honor! )le Guy." First National: "Jimmy the Gent."
Warner; "Baby Take a Bow." Fox. In 1935: "Lottery
Lover," "$10 Raise." "In Old Kentucky." "Redheads on
Parade," "Dante's Inferno." Fox; "Thanks a Million,"
"Your Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-Fox; "The Payoff."
FN. In 1936: "It Had to Happen." "Everybody's Old
Man." "The Country Beyond." "Human Cargo." "The
Crime of Dr. Forbes." 'Tharlle Chan at the Race Track."
"Star for a Night." "King of the Royal Mounted." "Re-
union." 20th Cent-Fox; "Parole." LT. ; "Born to Dance."
MGM. In 1937: "Step Lively, Jeeves." "Woman Wise."
20th Cent. -Fox.
DINERMAN, EDWARD V.: Director of advertising,
publicity and exploitation, RKO Midwest Division, Cin-
cinnati. Ohio; b. New York City. Nov. 2. 1906; e. Boys'
High School. Brooklyn. N. Y. and University of Wiscon-
sin. 1929. Started in 1930. after college, as assistant to
exploitation director. Became director in 1931.
DIONNE QUINTUPLETS: In 1936; "The Country Doc-
tor," "Reunion," 20th Century-Fox. 1936-37 Pathe
shorts.
DINO, ALFIERI H. E. : Minister of State for Press
and Propaganda, Italy, b. Bologna. Italy. July 8. 1886;
married. Served as Deputy to the Italian Parliament;
was Vice- Secretary of State for Corporazioni from 1929-
1932; member of Corporazioni dello Spettacolo. President
of the Institute Fascista di Cultura. Milano. Organized
"La Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista" in Rome.
DISMUTE, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DISNEY. WALT: Artist. Producer, b. Chicago. HI..
December 5. 1901; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; light brown hair
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ORIGINAL IN COLLABORATION
"JIM HANVEY, DETECTIVE"
ADAPTATION IN COLLABORATION
"NAVY BLUES"
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and dark brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; liy. aviation and
dogs. Engaged in commercial art In Ciiicago and Kansas
City. 1919 to 1922; produced a series of seven cartoons
for Pictorial Clubs, Inc. ; 1923-26 produced Alice comedies,
a combination of live actors and cartoons, for Winkler
Pictures, releasing through state rights and FBO : created
and produced first 26 Oswald cartoons, 1927; began making
"Mickey Mouse" cartoons in sound in May, 1928; released
through state rights until February, 1930, through Colum-
bia Pictures, including Silly Symphony Cartoons: releasing
through United Artists since August, 1932. February. 193-!.
first colored Micke.v Mouse, "Band Concert." In 193.'i
won Academy award fcr best short cartoon of 1934 wlili
"The Tortoise and the Hare." In 1936 signed with RKO.
"Three Orphan Kittens," a Walt Disney short, won the
1935 Academy Award for best cartoon. Won the 19:iil
Academy Award for "The Country Cousin."
DITCH AM, S. F.: Executive. London. Experience in
film renting dates back to early days, commencing with
Ruffell's Imperial Bioscope. After many years service
with Gaumont Company, International, and First National
Films, left that company to join European Motion Picture
Co., when it was opened in London in 1922, and after-
wards became Universal Pictures, Ltd. Managing director.
1931-1936, when he joined board of General Film Dis-
tributors which, at that time, took over distribution
of Universal films.
DIX. BEULAH MARIE: Writer, b. Kingston. Mass.;
e. public schools in Plymouth, Mass., and Radcliffe col-
lege; m. George H. Flebbe, non-professional. Wrote the
following books and plays: "The Road to Yesterday,"
"Merry Lins. ' "Making of Christooher Ferrineham."
"Fighting Blade." "Breed of the Treshams" and "Across
the Border." In 1930: collaborated on "Girl of the Port,"
"The Conspiracy," "Midnight Mystery," RKO. Worked
on screen version of "Road to Yesterday"; in 1931 did
adaptation and dialogue of "Creation" and "Three Who
Love," both for Radio. In 1933 with Bertram Milhauser
wrote screen play, "The Life of Jimmy Dolan," "Ever in
My Heart," Warner. In 1935: collaborated on original
story, "College Scandal," Paramount.
DIX, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Chicago, 23 years ago
h. 5 feet 2 inches; blue eyes and light brown hair; w
105 pounds; e. graduate of Hollywood High School
Played feminine lead in "Torchy ' comedies for Educa
tional 1933, and in 1934 had leading role in stage play
"30,000 To Go." at the HoUytown Playhouse. Has ap-
peared in a number of local stage productions, including
Theatre Mart presentations and "Louder Please," at the
Belace. She began her film career with the Christie
Company in 1931. Appeared in following: "Drum Taps."
with Ken Maynard; "The Supersnooper," opposite Andy
Clyde, and "The Gold Ghost." with Buster Keaton. She
alternates between stage and screen, and is featured at
Educational Studios, playing leads opposite Buster Keaton
and Andy Clyde. In 1934: "Wheels of Destiny," LTniversal.
In 1936: "Guns and Guitars," Republic.
DIX, MARION: Writer, b. Milwaukee, Wis., June 4.
1906: h. 5 feet 2 inches; black hair, hazel eyes; w. 115
pounds; p. Jane E. and Oscar P. Dix, non-professionals:
e. Broadway high school, Seattle, Wash., and the Uni-
versity of Washington. She has received scenario credit
on "Kibitzer," "Men Are Like That," "Safety in Num-
bers," "Sea Legs," "Along Came Youth" and "Confes-
sions of a Co-Ed," all for Paramount. In 1932: collabo-
rated on "Ladies of the Jury." RKO-Radio. In 1933: "Past
of Mary Holmes." collaborated on "Before Dawn," Radio;
"Two Against the World." Warner; "The \\'orst Woman
in Paris," Fox. In 1934: qillaborated on screen play of
"Sing and Like It;" co-authored original of "Lightning
Strikes Twice." "Down to Their Last Yacht," "Their Big
Moment." RKO-Radio. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play, "It's Love Again," "Everything Is Thunder," GB.
DIX, RICHARD: Actor, r. n. Ernest Carlton Brim
mer; b. St. Paul, Minn., July 18, 1895. h. t feet: darl
brown hair and brown eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. non-
professionals; e. St. Paul high school. University of Mlnne
sola and Northwestern, and received his stage training at
the Northwestern School of Dramatics; m. Virginia Web-
ster. First stage work in St. Paul ttcck company upon grad-
uation from Northwestern; then to New York where he got
in touch with the manager of a Pittsburgh stock company
and went to that city; thence to Dallas in stock and back
again to New York City, where he played with Faversham
in "The Hawk." After a year In New Yorlt he signed
with Morosco and came to Los Angeles. His first picture
was "Not Guilty" for Schenck: immediately after he
signed with Gold\vyn for a part in "The Christian"; he
then joined Paramount. In 1929 in "Nothing But the
Truth." "The Wheel of Life," "Love Doctor," "Redskin."
Paramount: In 1930 In "Lovln' the Ladies." "Seven Keys
to Baldpate," Paramount; Yancey Cravat in "Cimarron,"
Radio; in 1931: "Donovan's Kid." "The Public Defender."
"Secret Service" and "Lost Squadron," (1932) "Boar ol
the Dragon," "The Conquerors," "Hell's Highway."
•Liberty Road." all RKO Radio; (1933) "The Great
Jasper." "No Marriage Ties." "Ace of Aces." Radio;
"Day of Reckoning." MGM; 1934: "Stlngaree," "His
Greatest Gamble," RKO. In 1935: "West of the Pecos "
'The Arizonian." RKO; "Transatlantic Tunnel," GB. In
1936: "Yellow Dust." "Special Investigator," RKO-Radio;
"Devil's Squadron," Columbia. In 1937: "The Devils
Playground," Columbia.
DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND: In 1937: appeared in Unl
versal short product.
Actress. In 1936: "Calling the
Writer. In 1936: collaborated
DIXON, ADELE:
Tune," ABP.
DIXON, CAMPBELL:
on "Secret Agent," GB.
DIXON, CECIL: Production manager. In 1936:
"Accused," UA.
DIXON, CONWAY: Actor. In 1935 appeareu in "The
Triumph of Sherlock Holmes," Gaumont-British.
DIXON, HARRY T.: Branch manager; b. Buffalo,
March 3, 1893; e. public school; has two children.
Theatrical performer; then opened vaudeville booking
agency. (Dixon and Slnden), supplying talent to thea-
tres, cafes, restaurants, etc. Managed theatres in Buf-
falo. Branch manager with Modern Feature Film
Company. 1916. Salesman. Pioneer Film. Salesman with
Vltagraph, to RKO as city salesman, then branch man-
ager, Buffalo. With RKO 12 years.
DIXON, JEAN: Actress. r. n. Jean Jacques; b.
Waterbury, Conn.; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blue eyes and fair
hair; p. Eugene and Annie Louise Ames Jacques; mother
professional, father theatre owner; e. St. Margaret's
School. Waterbury. and abroad; hobbies are reading
and music. Appeared in stage plays "Golden Days," and
"To the Ladies," then in stock. Appeared in New York
in plays including "The Wooden Kimono," "Behold the
Bridegroom," "Heavy Traffic," "June Moon," "Once in
a Lifetime," "Dangerous Corner" and "Heat Lightning."
On screen in 1929: "The Lady Lies," Paramount. In
1933: "A Kiss Before the Mirror," Universal. In 1934:
"Sadie McKee," MGM. In 1935: "Mr. Dynamite."
Universal; "I'll Love You Always," "She Married Her
Boss." Columbia. In 1936: "Trapped By Television,"
Columbia; "My Man Godfrey," "The Magnificent Brute,"
U; "To Mary— With Love," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"You Only Live Once," UA; "Swing High, Swing Low,"
Paramount.
DIXON, LEE: Actor. b. Brooklyn, Jan. 22, 1914;
blue eyes and blond hair; h. 6 ft.. 3 in.; w, 185 pounds;
e. Alexander Hamilton high scliool. St. John's College;
hy. outdoor sports. Appeared in night clubs. In 1936:
"Gold Diggers of 1937." Warner Brothers. In 1937:
"Ready. Willing and Able," Warner.
DIXON. MORT: Composer. In 1934 collaborated on
music and lyrics for "The Key." Warner. In 1935
co-author of lyrics and music for "Sweet Music." "We're
in the Money," "Little Big Shot," "I Live for Love,"
Warner; "In Caliente," "Bright Lights," "Broadway
Hostess," FN.
DIXON, RALPH: Film editor. In 1936: "The House
of a Thousand Candles," Republic.
DMYTRYK, EDWARD: Film editor. In 1935: "Rug-
gles of Red Gap." "Too Many Parents," Paramount. In
1936: "Three Cheers for Love," "Three Married Men,"
Paramount. In 1937 : "Murder Goes to College," Para-
mount.
DOAN, RICHARD A: Reporter. Post-Advocate. Alham-
bra. Cal. ; b. Pratt. Kan., August 18. 1910; p. Albert A.
and MHude R. Doan; e. two years Kansas University;
married. For three and one-half years has been syndicating
a daily film news-letter to the Lawrence Journal -World.
Manhattan Mercury, and Pratt Tribune, Kansas papers.
Police and city hall reporter of Post-Advocate past seven
years.
DOANE. WARREN: Studio Executive, Producer. Direc-
tor, b. Valley City. N. D., October 30, 1891; h. 6 feet;
blue eyes; black hair; w. 200 pounds; e, high school;
m. Aileen Duncan and has 3 children; hy. hunting,
fishing. Started with Roiln Film Co., 1914. General
manager, Hal Roach Studios 1920-31. Comedy director
and producer.
DOBBS, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
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In Preparation:
"The Return OF ZORRO"
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DOBRONRAVOV. B. G.: Ai:loi. In l!j:i7: 'I'lisoneis,'
Amkino.
DOBSON, PHYLLIS: Actress, r. n. Phyllis Ludwig;
Ij. April 23, 1917. Cody, Wyo. ; h. 5 feet 41/2 inches;
w. lOii pounds; blue eyes and blonde hair; p. non-
professional; e. at Fresno. In 1933: "Eight Girls In
a Boat," Paramount. In 1934: "Southern Style." "Kitty
Kelly of the USA/' BKQ-Radio. In 1936: "Top of
the Town," Universal.
DODD, CLAIRE: Actress, b. New York; h. 5 feet
6 inches; blonde hair and green eyes; w. 120 pounds; e.
by a tutor; hy, riding. Stage experience In "Smiles"
and "Whoopee!" Screen appearances in "Our Blushing
Brides." "The Sectet Call," "An American Tragedy,"
"Up Pops the Devil," "The Lawyer's Secret." "The
Road to Reno," "Working Girls," "Girls About Tovm,"
'Two Kinds of Women," "Dancers in the Dark,"
"Guilty As Hell." "This Is the Night" for Paramount:
"Man Wanted." "The Crooner," "Match King," "Lawyer
Man," "Parachute Jumper." for Warner. In 1933: "Elmer,
the Great," First National; "Ann Carver's Profession,"
"My Woman," Columbia; "Footlight Parade." Warner.
In 1934: "Massacre." "I Sell Anything." "Personalitj
Kid.' "Babbitt." First National; "Gambling Lady,"
"Joi:rnal of a Crime, ' "Smarty." Warner. In 193,^:
"Roberta." RKO; "The Goose and the Gander." "Don't
Bet on Blondes." Warner; The Glass Key." Paramount;
"The Payoff," "The Case of the Curious Bride." FN. In
1936: "The Singing Kid," FN; "The Case of the Velvet
Claws," "Murder By an Aristocrat," "Two Against the
World," "The Case of the Velvet Claws," WB; Vitaphone
short product; "Navy Born," Republic.
DODDS, W. J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DODGE BROTHERS: (See 1936-37 Alotjon Picture
Almanac.)
DOELLE, FRANZ: Composer. In 1935: music for
"Victor and Victoria." Ufa. In 1936: "Tlie Royal Waltz."
Ufa.
DOERR. CLYDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DOHERTY, DANIEL: Associate editor of Fox Movie-
tone News. b. New York City. January 15, 1897;
reporter. New York Sun. 1916-17; U. S. A. Air Service.
1917-18; New York Sun. 1918-19; Universal Service.
1919-21; United Press, 1921-22; Cosmopolitan News Service,
1922-24; publicity manager Fox Film. 1924-27; news
editor. Fox News, 1927-28; now assistant news editor, 20th
Century-Fo.x Movietone News.
DOHERTY, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOHERTY, EDWARD J.: Adaptor. In 1930: wrote
story "Murder on the Roof," Columbia; "Past of Marv
Holmes," RKO. 1933. In 1935; co-author of original story
of "Under Pressure," Fox.
DOHERTY, ETHEL: Writer, b. Los Angeles. Cal.;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 120
pounds; p. Sarah Amsden and Dr. Alfred A. Doherty.
non-professionals; e. Nogales. Ariz., high school and
Tempe Normal school, U. S. C, and the University of
California. Berkeley. Entered industry as scenarist for
"The Vanishing American" in 1925: "Behind the Front."
"The Runaway." "Stranded in Paris" and "Mantrap"
in 1926: "Hula." "Honeymoon Hate," "Figures Don't
Lie," "Rough House Rosle," "Ten Modern Command-
ments," "The Showdown," "The Fifty-Flfty Girl," "Take
Me Home," "Manhattan Cocktail" and "His Private Life"
in 1927; and in 1928, "Marquis Preferred." Also did
scenario for "Innocents of Paris." "Studios Murder
Mystery," "River Romance" and "Saturday Night Kid."
In 1933: collaborated on "Sailor Be Good," "Men Arc
Such Fools." RKO-Radio. In 1934 collaborated on screen
play of "Home on the Range," Paramount. In 193ri;
adaptation. "Rocky Mountain Mystery," Paramount.
DOIDGE, ROBERT W.: Manager of departments of
production, sound and non-theatrical of Educational, b
Roxbury, Mass., October 12, 1892: p. Clara Manning
Davies and Robert W. Doldge; e. High School of Com-
merce, Boston, Mass. Author and publisher of numerous
books on Legerdemain. Collector of conjuring and occult
literature. Prior to association with Educational Film
Corp. of America was assistant to art director and in
charge of theatrical division of Donnelly Outdoor Adver-
tising Company, Boston. Mass. Branch office manager for
Albert A. Lane and Maurice O'Meara, wholesale paper
merchants. Manager of department stores in Lowell.
Mass., Scranton. Pa., and Jersey City, N. J. Served
with U. S. Marines during World War. Became assistant
to Gordon S. White, director of advertising and publicity
lor EdLcational. in 1925. and continued in that capaciiy
until 1930. Then became IdentiUed with Educationai's
production and non-theatrical activities.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DOLAN. DOROTHY:
Almanac. )
DOLAN, FRANK: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
"Amateur Daddy," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on "Mur-
der on the Bridle Path," RKO-Radio. In 1937: wrote
story and screen play "Man of the People," MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DOLAN, JAMES:
Almanac.)
DOLIN, ANTON: In 1935: devised and directed bal-
lets, "Invitation to the Waltz," Associated British Pic-
lures.
DOLLINGER, IRVING: Exhibitor. Plaza Theatre,
Linden, N. J. b. N. Y. C, September 20, 1905; married;
e. University of Pennsylvania. Stanley-Fabian manager
in 19'26. Then with Warner Theatres in New Jersey.
Owner and operator of theatre since 1929. Was secretary
of Allied of New Jersey.
DOLMAN, RICHARD: Actor, b. London. England,
November 30, 1895; h. 5 feet 11% inches; dark brown
hair, blue eyes. English musical comedy player, formerly
a solicitor. First fllm appearance in the British talker
"Love on the Spot" 1931, ATP, followed by "Looking
on the Bright Side" 1932. ATP, and "The Good Com
panions," 1933, Gaumont-British. In 1935: "King of
Hearts," Butchers. In 1936: "Southern Roses." In 1937:
"Lilac Domino," both Grafton.
DON, JACK: Chinese actor, b. California, 35 years
ago; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; black hair and black eyes; w.
156 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. high school. Appeared
on the screen in 1934 in "The Cat's-Paw." Fox; "The
Painted Veil," "Lazy River," MGM. In 1936: "The
Leathernecks Have Landed," Remjblic.
DON AND LUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DONADA, CHARLES JOHN: Director and managing
director of various companies, London, b. Lugano, Switzer-
land, April 26, 1895; e. universities in Switzerland.
France and Germany. Entered industry in 1913 with
Famous Players Films Company, now Paramount Films
Service. On Jan. 1st, 1932, severed connection to devote
whole time to County Cinemas, Ltd. Organization and
associated companies now control over 50 theatres in United
Kingdom. Managing director: County Cinemas, Ltd.,
County Cinemas ■ (Wycombe & Staines) Ltd., Empire
(Aldershot) Ltd.; Pavilion (Reading) Ltd.; Associated
Theatre (Wembley) Ltd.; Lido (Hove) Ltd.; Regal (Hamp-
stead) Ltd.; Regal (Camberley) Ltd.; Regal (Farnham)
Ltd.; Ritz (Nottingham) Ltd.; Regal (Wimbledon) Ltd.;
Hull City & Suburban Cinemas, Ltd.; Regal (Southamp-
ton) Ltd.; Winchester Entertainments Ltd.; Regal (Mar-
gate) Ltd.; Ritz (Southend) Ltd.; Ritz (Chelmsford) Ltd.;
Entertainments and General Investment Corporation, Ltd. ;
Consolidated Theatre Circuit. Ltd. ; Director of County
Publicity, Ltd. ; County Equipment, Ltd. ; and Film
Transport Company, Ltd.
DONAHOE, EDWARD: Assistant director. In 1934:
collaborated on "The Whole Town's Talking," Columbia.
In 1935: "The Three Musketeers," RKO. In 1936: "The
Plough and the Stars," "Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio.
DONAHUE, EDDIE: Assistant director. In 1937:
■The Plough and the Stars," RKO-Radio.
DONAHUE. JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DONALDSON. ARTHUR:
Almanac. )
DONALDSON, ARTHUR: Composer, music publisher.
Collaborated with Gus Kahn on words and music for
Broadway musical comedies and popular songs. Col-
'aborated on music for "Kid Millions," Goldwyn-UA.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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hy. - - - hobby
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DONALDSON, J. GLENN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DONALDSON. WALTER: Song writer. In 1933 ap-
peared in Vitaphone short product. In 1934 collaborated on
songs for "Operator 13," MGM. In 1935: collaborated on
songs, "Here Comes the Band." MGM. In 1936: special
music "The Great Ziegfeld," "Suzy," "After the Thin
-Man," "Sinner Take AH," MGM.
DONAT, ROBERT: Actor, b. Withington. Manchester.
England. March 18, 1905; h. 6 ft.; w. 168 pounds; auburn
hair and brown eyes; m. Ellen Voysey; hy. riding and
fencing. Was a private secretary before going on legiti-
mate stage. Played first stage part in Birmingham, 1921;
leads in touring companies and London, stage manaser
and assistant director. Selected in 1932 by Alexander
ICorda of London Film Productions, he was placed under
contract to that company. First screen role in "Men of
Tomorrow." then "That Night in London," "Cash." In
1933. "The Private Life of Henry VIII." United Artists-
London Films. 1934: "Count of Monte Cristo," United
Artists-Reliance; in 1935: "39 Steps," Gaumont-British.
In 1936: "The Ghost Goes West," London Films-UA,
DONATELLA BROS.: Accordion players. In 1930:
Vitaplione short product.
DONELLY. LEO: (See lO.-ii!-:!? Motion Picture
.-VImanac.)
DONER, KITTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DONER. PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DONER, TED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
CONLAN, JAMES; Actor. On tlie screen as Adams
in "Copy," "The Bishop Murder Case," "Wise Girls"
(1929). MGM: "Night Work." Pathe. In 1933 appeared
in "College Humor." "Design for Living." Paramount:
'The Avenger," Monogram. In 1934: "A "Very Honorable
Guy," First National; "The Cat's Paw." "Now I'll Tell"
Fo.\. In 1935: "Under Pressure," "The Daring Young
Man," Fox; "The Whole Town's Talking," Columbia;
"Traveling Saleslady." "The Case of the Curious Bride,"
First National; "We're Only Human." RKO. In 1936:
"Murder on the Bridle Path." "The Plot Thickens." RKO-
Radio; "Crash Donovan," U.
DONLEVY, BRIAN: Actor, b. Portadown, County
Armagh, Ireland; h. 6 feet; chestnut brown hair and blue
eyes; e. Cleveland. Ohio, and .Tohns Military Academy.
Dalefleld. Wis.; hy. sports. Was with the Lafayette
Escadrille. Posed for Leyendecker, the artist. On stage
in many plays including "What Price Glory?," "Three
for One," "The Milky Way," "Life Begin at 8:40," and
others. On screen in 1929: "Mother's Boy." Pathe. In
1935: "Barbarv Coast," UA ; "Mary Burns, Fugitive,"
Paramount; "Another Face," RKO. In 1936: "Strike
Me Pink." UA; "Thirteen Hours by Air," Paramount;
"Human Cargo." "Half Angel." "High Tension," "36
Hours to Kill." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Crack-Up,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
DONLON, HUGH P.: Columnist. Evening Recorder. Am-
sterdam. N. Y. ; b. Amsterdam, N. Y., April 1, 1896; e.
high school ; has four sons. Was teacher of piano and
organ, pnd .^hurch organist, until 1930, in several New
York cities until entering neswpaper work. Started "Mair
Street" column in 1931.
DONNELLY. DOROTHY: Writer. In 1936: "Poppy."
Paramount.
DONNELLY, LEON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
DONNELLY. RUTH: Actress. b. Trenton. N. 3..
May 17. 1896; h. 5 feet. 6 inches; w. 125 pounds; blue
eyes, blonde hair; p. father. H. A. Donnelly, newspaper-
man. On stage in "A Prince There Was," "Blessed
Event" and others. On screen: "Hard to Handle."
"Female." "Havana Widows." "Convention City," First
National; "Goodbye Again," "Private Detective 62,"
"Bureau of Missing Persons," "Footlisht Parade." "Ever
in My Heart." Warner; "Sing. Sinner. Sing." Majestic;
Vitaphone short product. In 1934; "Wonder Bar," "Maybe
It's Love," "Merry Wives of Reno." "Happiness Ahead,"
"MandLlay," "Heat Lightning," Warner. In 1933:
"The White Cockatoo," "Traveling Saleslady." "Alibi
Ike," "Personal Maid's Secret." Warner; "Red Salute,"
UA-Reliance; "Hands Across the Table." Paramount;
■Metropolitan." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936; "Song and
Dance Man." 20th Century-Fox; "13 Hours by Air."
"Fatal Lady." Paramount; "Mr. Deeds (5oes to Town."
"More Than a Secretary," Columbia; "Cain and Mabel,"
WB.
DONNER. VYVYAN: Fashion editor of Fox Movie-
tone News; b. New York. Poster artist, scenic and
costume designer, newspaper artist and syndicate writer.
Was a contributor to Sunday New York Times drainatlc
department, New York Evening Telegram, New York
Kvening Sun, Evening World, Sunday World. Creator or
new form of American poster art. the color silhouette.
Decorator of theatre lobbies. Wrote, produced and
directed her own silent shorts, released by P^'ne and
Paramount. Joined Fox Movietone News April 1, 19^9.
as associate director.
DONNIO: Player. In 1933 appeared in "Don
Quixote." British-United Artists. In 1937: "Les Petits.'
Franco- American.
DONOGHUE. STEVE: Player. In 1937: "Wings of the
Morning." 20th Cent. -Fox.
DONOHUE, CHARLES: Office manager. Grand National
Pictures, Inc.. 1240 Vine St., Philadelphia, b. Phila-
delphia; married; e. grammar and high school. Succes-
sively with Pathe. Warner. Educational, Grand National.
DONOHUE. JACK: Dance director, b. New York
City; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; blonde hair and blue eyes; v,.
195 pounds; p. Irish, non-professionals; e. St. Anne's
Military Academy. Left Academy to become clerk in
Bank of India. Left after about a year, for job as 1™"
worker. Applied for job as chorus man; in Ziegfeld s
"Follies" of 1928. Next in "Good News." Assistant
stage manager and director to Schwab and Mandel. Did
specialty dance in Heywood Broun's "Shoot The Wiyrks
going to Cuba with show. Gave dancing lessons to Pau'a
and Dorothy Stone. Dance director of "Smiling Faces
Shuberfs and "The Little Racketeer." Did dances for
"Free For All," "East Wind," "Take A .Chance
"Melody ' "Face the Music," "Flying Colors. Walk
a Little Faster," 'Music in the Air." Went to London
to stage dances for "Ball at the Savoy. ' and did seven
shows in England. Signed ,b.v Fox and staged dances in
1934-35 for "Lottery Lover." In 1935: Under Pressure
"Under the Pampas Moon." "Dressed to Thrill, »-uri>
Top" Fox; "Music is Magic." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Captain January." 20th Century-Fox.
DONOHUE. J. J.: Branch Manager. b. San Fran-
cisco. Feb. 5. 1904; e. St. James Grammar School. St
Ignatius High School, four years St. Ignatius Night Law
s!h^l San Francisco; mar-led. Was with Southern Paclfi.'
RaiHay. accounting department. Started ^^"h Paramount
as assistant shipper in San Francisco exchange 'n M^;
iqo^ Promoted to assistant booker, booking manager,
then' salesman in San Francisco exchange. Transferred to
Pornand'l^anch'in Tune. 1930. -, -le--„„f,""^';n^g"er
ager. Salt Lake City. June. 1932^ Branch Manage.
Minneapolis starting in January, 1934. Transterrea
Chicago Exchange. March 1, 193i.
DONOVAN, FRANK P.: Director, b. New "Vork.
March 10 1894; e. Fordham University Was columnis'
N- Y (51obe N Y Star. Telegraph. Journal ; publcitN
with Al Lichtman; helped organize .Consolidated Fi Inis .
niihii>!hpr Hollywood Review; scenarist, editor auinoi .
^cnvXr P?,he!" Paramount. Selznixk^ ^fZnU- ''Mad
gram Directed "Silas Marner," "Ship of Souls Ma
Man-iage " "Mystery Girl." also westerns, comedies and
historical shorts.
DONOVAN. FRANK R.: Production manager, lathe
News. Inc.. May 1937.
DONOVAN, JOSEPH ORRIN: Arbiter, p. Tlfoths'
Daniel and Mary Kathrine Donovan; e St. Mary s College,
Ohio- has two daughters. Actor, theatre operator. Seven-
teen years impartial member of Joint Complaint Bureau.
c^'ermfning disputes between vaudeville actors and man
agers.
DONOVAN SISTERS; (See 1936-37 Almanac.i
DONSKOY, M.: Director. In 1935; co-directed "Song
(if Happiness," Vostokfllm.
DOOB. OSCAR A.: Advertising and Publicity pi'^ector.
Loew's Theatres; b. Whiting, Ind. ; married; e high schooL
Newspaper reporter, feature writer, editor, dramatic and
film editor. With Paramount, one of first cxploiteers.
L Libson. Cincinnati, Ohio, Balaban & Katz, Chicago and
Detroit, Loew's theatres.
DOOLEY, BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOOLEY. RAY: Actress. b. Glasgow. Scotland; in.
Eddie Dowllng. On stage: "Sidewalks of New York,
seven "Ziegfeld Follies" and others. Starred In the
picture. "Honeymoon Lane." In 1935 in musical revue.
"Thumbs Up."
DOOLITTLE. JOSEPH L.: Reporter, the News. Ever-
ett, Wash.; b. Sedro Woolley. Wash., March 13, 1908: p
Ira L. Doolittle; e. 2V4 years University of Washington
school of journalism; married. Worked at diverse jobs
and positions from brick making to photography. One
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RELEASED THROUGH REPUBLIC PICTURES
BETTY BURBRIDCE
fFRITER— Republic Studios
GENE AUTRY SERIES
"MELODY TRAIL"
ORIGINAL STORY
IN COLLABORATION
"3 MESQUITEERS" SERIES
"COME ON COWBOYS"
ORIGINAL STORY
AND CONTINUITY
"PARADISE EXPRESS"
ADAPTATION— IN COLLABORATION
IN PREPARATION, A "3 MESQUITEER" SCREENPLAY
ALSO — Additional Dialogue, in Collaboration:
'PUBLIC COWBOY NO. I." Gene Autry Musical Western
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year with San Jose, Cal., evening paper. With Evereit
News nearly four years, one and one -half as county
correspondent. Handled theatre publicity and reviews, as
well as courts and crime reporting.
DOONER, RICHARD: Cinema proprietor and presi-
dent of Cinematograph Exhibitors Association, England.
1935. b. Eastwood, England, Nov. 6, 1871; married; hy.
golf and sports ; father was James Dooner, well known in
amusement field. Connected with cinema trade 40 years
and l3 still independent exhibitor; a founder of Cinema-
tcgraph Exhibitors' Association; chairman and managing
director of Richard Dooner'g Entertainments, Ltd.. and
associated companies.
DOR, CHRISTIANE: Actress. In 1933 appeared in
■•The Bed Head." Harold Auten. In 1937: "Les Petits,'
Eranco- American.
DORA, JOSEPHINE: (See 19.'?C-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DO RAN, ANN: Actress. In 1936: "Ring Around the
Moon," "Missing Girls," Chesterfield; "Let's Sing Again."
RKO-Radio; "Palm Springs," Paramount.
DO RAN, JR., D. A.: Story editor, b. New York City
March 5. 1898; h. 5 feet 11 inches: brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 151 pounds; e. Yonkers High School. N. Y. X'.
and University of California; m. Regge Doran. non-oru-
fessional: hy. golf. Story editor. Pathe. Columbia. Para-
mount and Fox. Produced "Gold Eagle Guy" with Group
Theatre. Now with Group Theatre and Stage Associates.
New York.
DORAN, MARY: Actress, r. n. Florence Arnot b
New York City, September 3, 1907; e. Columbia tTni-
versity; h. 5 feet 2 Inches: w. 108 pounds; auburn hair
and brown eyes: hy, dancing, horseback riding. Ertered
pictures in 1927. Among her pictures: "The River
Woman." Connie Bard in 'Girl in the Show," Suzanne
in "Their Own Desire," and Daisy In "They Learned
About Women." 1934; "Sing Sing Nights." Monogram.
In 1935: "Sunset Range." First Division; "Murder In the
Fleet." MGM. In 1936: "The Border Patrolman," 20th
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "MGM short product.
DORBANDT. ED: Exhibitor. Operating under name
of Dorbandt Bros, for 24 years; Dixie Theatre, Athens,
Texas; b. Burnet. Texas. December 27. 1896; married; p.
Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Dorbandt; e. high school. Store
clerk and U. S. Army. November 1. 1912. entered picture
business at Athens. Texas, with brother. W. C. Dorbandt.
For seven years rented building, now owning theatre.
DORBANDT, W. C: Exhibitor. Operating under name
of Dorbandt Bros, for 25 years; Dixie Theatre, Athens.
Texas; b. Burnet. Texas. July 30. 1889; married, p. Mr.
and Mrs. N. G. Dorbandt: e. high school. Was book-
keeper and electrical contractor. November 1. 1912.
entered picture business at Athens. Texas, with brothei
15d. Dorliandt. For seven years rented building, now oivri
ing theatre.
DORE, ADRIENNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AlmanacJ
DORETY. CHARLES: Actor, b. San Francisco, Cal.;
h. 5 feet 4 inches: black hair and eyes; w. 126 pounds;
e. Los Angeles. Stage career: vaudeville and dancing.
Screen work with Fox. Sunshine. BKO. Bulls Eye Film
Corporation, Educational, Universal.
DORFMAN, NAT N.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play "Atlantic Adventures," Columbia,
DORIAN, CHARLES: Assistant director. To Uni-
versal as clerk for an assistant director after college.
1915. After the war became assistant director at Uni-
versal, also acted. With Joseph Schenck as assistant
director in 1926: to MGM in 1927. Films include
"Anna Christie." "Romance." "Chained," "Sadie McKee."
In 1935: "Reckless," "Ah, W^ilderness." In 1936: "Wife
Versus Secretary." "Unguarded Hour." "Anna Karenina."
"The Gorgeous Hussy," "After the Thin Man," MGM.
DORMAN, SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DORNY, THERESE: Actress. In 1936: "Ciijoulette."
Franco- American.
DORONIN, M.: Player. In 1936: appeared in "Night-
ingale," Amkino.
DORR, LESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DORRAINE, LUCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
D'ORSA. LONNIE F.: Assistant director. In 1935:
"College Scandal," "Nevada," Paramount.
D'ORSAY, FIFI: Actress, r. n. Yvonne Lussier-HlU:
b. Montreal, Canada, April 16, 1908; h. 5 feet SVz Inches:
black hair and hazel eyes; w. 120 pounds; p. Blanche an.i
Henri D'Orsay, non-professionals; e. French Convent of the
Sacred Heart; m. Maurice Hill; hy. reading, playing
bridge and horse back riding. Stage career started In
1923 as a chorus girl in the Greenwich Village Follies,
same in 1924, feature player with Gallagher and Shean In
musical comedy in 1925, then with Orpheum circuit two
and one-half years. Appeared In "They Had to Bee
Paris" and "Hot for Paris." and In 1930 In "Women
Everywhere," Fox; "Those Three French Girls," MGM;
"Mr. Lemon of Orange," Fox. (1932) "Girl from Cal-
eiry." Monogram. In 1933: "The Life of Jimmy Dolan."
Warner; "Going Hollywood." MGM. In 1934: "Wonder
Bar" First National; "The Merry Widow" CFrench
version). In 1935: Vitaphone short product.
D'ORSAY. LONNIE: Assistant director. In 1934: "One
Hour Late," "Kiss and Make Up." Paramount; with Ed
O'Fearna "Stand Up and Cheer," Fox. In 1935: "Nevada,"
"The Wanderer of the Wasteland," "College Scandal,"
"Mississippi," "Enter Madame." Paramount.
DORTE, PHILIP: Sound. In 1935: "Brown on Resolu-
tion," GB. In 1936: "Secret Agent," GB.
DORZIAT, GABRIELLE: Actress. In 1937: "Courrier-
Sud" (Southern Mail). Pathe Consortium Cinema.
DOS PASSOS, JOHN: Writer. In 1935 wrote adapta-
tion of "The Devil Is a Woman," Paramount.
DOSSETT, CHAPEL: Player. Plctiires Include "The
Cowboy and the Countess," Associated Exhibitors: "The
Hlood Ship," "Name the Woman," Columbia; "Madame
X," AIGM; "The Mysterious Dr, Fu Manchu," Para-
mount
DOUBLE. STANLEY G.: Chief engineer. A. R. P.
Studios. England; b. England. 1895. Was chief en-
gineer. Gainsborough Studio. London, 4 years. In 1926
was responsible for the whole electrical system at the
new B. I. P. studio. Elstree, remaining with B. I. P.
as chief engineer till 1930. In 1931 equipped the Ted-
dingtcn Studio for the Warner Bros. -First National British
unit and in the same year designed the electrical Instal-
lation for A.R.P. studio, Ealing, London.
DOUCET. CATHERINE: Actress, b. Richmond. Va.
Prepared to teach school, but entered the theatre. Ap-
peared in "Brown of Harvard," "The Royal Family."
"The Perfect AUbl," "As Husbands Go," and others.
Appeared on the screen in 1933 "As Husbands Go." Fox_
then "Wake Up and Dream," "Rendezvous at Midnight,
Universal, and in 1934 In "Little Man, What Now,;' Uni-
versal; "The Party's Over." Columbia, "Servants l-n-
trance," Fox, and other productions. In 1935: Age of
Indiscretion." MGM; "Accent on Youth." "Millions In the
Air," Paramount. In 1936: "These Three." UA; "The
Golden Arrow." FD. ; "Poppy," Paramount; "The Luckiest
Girl in the World." U; "The Longest Night," MGM. In
1937: "Man of the People." MGM; "When You're in
Love," Columbia.
DOUGHERTY, DAN: Music. In 1935: songs for
"Under Pressure," Fox.
DOUGHERTY. EGON M.: Organist; b. San Antonio.
Tex.. November 15. 1898; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; browr
hair and eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. non -professionals; e.
Main Avenue high school and S, A. College of Music.
Stage experience of 10 years, solo and concert orgati-
1st. Featured at Loew's Valencia, Jamaica. N. Y.. Loew s
Paradise. Bronx. N. Y. C. and at Loew's new Trlboro.
Astoria. Long Island. Opened Trlboro theatre and fea-
tured there for two years. Went to Loew's Kings Thea-
tre. Brooklyn.
DOUGHERTY, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOUGHERTY. KATHRYN (Mrs. John S. Tuomey) :
Was Editor of Photoplay, b. Boone. Iowa: m. John Syl-
vester Tuomey; p. William Edward and Elizabeth (Cun-
ningham) Dougherty; e. .\cademv of Our Lady. Chicago,
111. Photoplay now is a Macfadden Publication.
DOUGLAS, A. L. M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOUGLAS, BYRON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOUGLAS, CHLOE: Actress. In 1936: "Give Us This
Night," Paramount.
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Tumbling Tumbleweeds
Melody Trail
Sagebrush Troubadour
Lawless Nineties
Lonely Trail
King of the Pecos
Guns and Guitars
Oh, Susanna!
Ride, Ranger, Ride
Ghost Town Gold
Old Corral
Roundup Time in Texas
Paradise Express
Git Along Little Dogies
Gun Smoke Ranch
Come On, Cowboys!
Singin' Kid from Pine Ridge
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DOUGLAS, EARLE: Actor, r. n. Lou Yaconelli : b.
Boston. Mass., April 16. 1906; h. 5 ft. 8; w. 155: dark
brown hair and eyes. With Larry Seraon comedies. In
stock for two years; with Universal 2'/2 years; Al Christie
two years; Educational, one year; produced and featured in
several series of action dramas directed by brother. Frank
Yaconelli. Appeared in: "Fighting Caballero." "The
Clutching Hand" (serial), "Mile a Minute Love," "Ten
Taps to Go," "Border Cafe." RKO; "Jungle Menace"
Adventure Serial.
DOUGLAS. EVERETT: Film editor. In 1936: "The
Sky Parade." "Straight from the Shoulder," Paramount.
DOUGLAS, GORDON: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on adaptation of "Kelly the Second"; collaborated on
direction "General Spanky," MGM.
DOUGLAS, HOWARD: Actor. In 1935: "Death at
Broadcasting House," Phoenix Films. In 1937: "P^re Over
England," IIA; "Pearls of the Crown," Paris.
DOUGLAS, LAURIE: Actress, r. n. Douglas Johnston
Smith; b. Feb. 18, 1915, Emet, Oklahoma; h. 5 feet
SVz inches; w. 120 pounds; blonde hair and hazel eyes:
p. non -professional; hy. reading, music, riding, pistol
shooting. In 1932: appeared in Eajl Carroll's Vanities
in New York. Also did radio work. Signed by Universal.
DOUGLAS, LLOYD C: Author. In 1936: novel.
"Magnificent Obsession." filmed by Universal. In 1937-
"Green Light." WB.
DOUGLAS^ MARION: (£ee 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DOUGLAS, MELVYN: Actor. b. Macon, Ga.. April
5. 1901; h. 6 feet, IVz inches; brown eyes and blond
hair; w. 180 pounds; p. father, concert pianist; m. Helen
Gahagin. stage actress. Stage experience: "Tonight
or Never," "Jealousy." First appearance in films under
contract to Samuel Goldwyn, playing In "Tonight or
Never," then "As You Desire Me," "Prestige," "The
Wiser Sex," "The Broken Wing," "The Dark House,"
"Nagana," the two last-named for Universal. In 193!)-
"Counsellor-at-Law," Universal. In 1934: "Dangerouj
Corner," KKO. In 1935: "People's Enemy," "Annie
Oakley." HKO; "Mary Burns. Fugitive." Paramount, ^n
1936: "The Lone Wolf Returns." "And So They Weie
Married." "Theodora Goes Wild," Columbia; "The Gor-
geous Hussy." MGM. In 1937: "Women of Glamour."
Columbia. .
DOUGLAS. MILTON: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOUGLAS, NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DOUGLAS. PAUL: Radio announcer and narrator. In
1935: narrator. Vitaphone short product. In 1937: Warner
short product.
DOUGLAS, ROBERT: Actor, r. n. Finlayson: b.
Bletchey. Yorks. England. Nov. 9. 1909; h. 5 feet 10
inches; fair hair and blue eyes; hy. fencing; p. Capt.
U. B. Finlayson; e. studied at Royal Academy of Dramntic
Art. On the London stage since 1927. Played in "Ten
Minute Alibi." Has had feature roles in several British
talkers, including: ".Tosser. P. C." 1930. Gainsborough.
"Many Waters" 1931, HIP; "The Blarney Kiss.' 1932.
!? and D.
DOUGLAS, TOM: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al
inanac.)
DOUGLAS, WALLACE: Actor. In 1935: "Music Hath
Charms," Associated British Pictures.
DOUGLASS, EVERETT: Film editor. In 1935: "Wan-
derer of the Wasteland," Paramount.
DOUGLASS, KENT: See Douglass Montgomery.
DOULENS, HUMPHREY: Staffe and screen editor.
The Post, Bridgeport, Conn.; b. South Norwalk. Conn,
Nov. 6. 1907; p. Edward and Caroline MacMaugh Doulens;
e. Norwalk High School. Columbia University; not mar-
ried. Motion picture editor. South Norwalk Sentinel,
1925-34. Correspondent for Variety since 1926. Organ-
ized Norwalk Civic Opera Company, and founded "The
Theatre in the Woods," outdoor summer theatre at Nor-
walk. Press representative for Vlvienne Osborne. Tonio
Selwart. Mario Chamlee, Grant Mills. Helen Lowell.
Jessie Busley, Marion Benda. Judson House, Cecil Holm.
Stage and screen editor of the Bridgeport Post since 19:'4
and editor of Bridgeport Sunday Post.
DOULENS, ROGER BURNELL: Radio Press Represen-
tative, Radio Feeture Service, Inc.. N. Y. b. South
Norwalk, Conn., Jan. 20, 1913; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; w. 197
nounds; e. high school graduate; hy. baseball. Appointed
editor South Norwalk Evening Sentinel. Sept.. 1934.
DOVE, BILLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DOVER, NANCY: (See Judith Barrett.)
DOVER, WILLIAM B.: Personnel manager. Twentieth
Century-Fox Pictures, b. Nelson. British Columbia, Can-
ada, August 4, 1901; married; e. high school. University of
Washington, Seattle, Wash., 3% years. Engaged in foreign
trade with several national Importing concerns. 1923, sec-
retary to production manager, Robertson Cole Studios, now
out of existence; 1925, secretary and assistant to Samuel
L. Warner until his death In 1928; executive assistant to
Darryl F. Zanuck. then in charge of production. Warner.
Resigned Warner In April, 1933, to join 20th Century
Pictures.
DOVES, THE TWO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DOWD, JOHN A.: Director of advertising and pub-
licity. RKO. b. New York City, Oct. 27, 1899; e. Holy
Cross Academy, married. Started with Walter Kings-
ley as office boy and program editor. Assistant to John
Pollock, Vaudeville Photograph and Press Bureau, then
assistant to Terry Turner, director of RKO theatre pub-
licity and advertising. Then director of publicity and
advertising for RKO theatres under Robert Sisk. Director
of advertising and publicity. RKO.
DOWD. MERVYN R.: President, Color-Art, Ltd.; b.
San Francisco, Cal., November 30, 1888; h. 6 feet; brown
hair, blue eyes; p. Vincent F. and Katherine Cochrane
Dowd; e. San Francisco Public Schools, University of
California AB; Harvard Law School, Columbia Law
School LLB; m. Delia B. K. Martin. September 14. 1933;
hy. tennis, swimming, applied psyciiology. Reporter San
Francisco Chronicle, 1907-1911; assistant financial editor,
San Francisco Call Post 1915; lecturer applied psychology
and salesmanship Golden Gate College, San Francisco.
1915-1919; University of California Extension Division
1919-1925; became general counsel Coloart Pictures Corp.
Ltd. 1929; reorganized this company and became president
and general counsel Color-Art, Ltd. 1931, specializing on
the use of color in industrial, educational and travelogue
short subjects 35 and 16 mm.
DOWELL, GEORGE B.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on original. "Goln" to Town," Paramount. In 1936: col-
laborated on story, "Klondike Annie," Paramount.
DOWLING. EDDIE: Actor, r. n. Edward Goucher. b.
Providence, R. I., Dec. 9. 1895; p- Bridget and Charles
Goucher; e. attended public school until the age of
12; m. Ray Dooley. Stage career started when he was a
youngster and sang on the ship Mauretania, when an
English vaudeville producer heard him sing and took
him to England. Joined St. Paul's Cathedral choir boys
who were making a world tour. Joined New England
Stock Co. in Providence, and became Juvenile leading man
In 1918 with A. L. Erlanger In "She Took a Chance"
and in 1919 with "Zlegfeld's Follies." Has appeared in
"The Magic Melody." "The Girl in the Spotlight,"
"Hello America," "The Fall Guy," "Sally, Irene and
Mary" and "Honeymoon Lane." The last two shows
he wrote and produced; also wrote and produced "Side-
walks of N. Y." with Ray Dooley as the star. Played
"The Rainbow Man" and "Blaze O' Glory" for Sono
Art; wrote "The Rainbow Man"; "Honeymoon Lane"
(1931). Headed stage and screen division of Roosevelt
campaign 1932. President Actors' Betterment Ass'n. in
1933. In 1934: Produced "His Double Life," Paramount.
On stage produced "Big Hearted Herbert." 1934: Member
Radio Code Authority. Production offices Eastern Service
Studios. Astoria, L. I. Producer and star in musical
revue. "Thumbs Up." Wrote "Velvet Lady," "Hearts of
the North," "Greater Love," "Life of Victor Herbert."
purchased by Paramount. National director of PWA vaude-
ville variety, circus and musical comedy. Also wrote ami
produced first Ziegfeld Radio Follies. President of Edray
Corp. Lessee of St. James Theatre. 44th Street Theatre
Nora Bayes Theatre. At present doing radio revue for
Elgin Watch Co., NBC. Production office, St. James
Theatre, New York. In 1937: Co-producer of Shakespeare's
"Richard IL"
DOWLING, L. GREGORY: Assistant to Val Paul.
Universal, b. St. Louis. Nov. 20. 1903; h. 6 ft. 1 Vz
in.; w. 160 pounds; p. John J. and Helen T. ; e. high
school and night school. A.I.B.. and Rubican; m. Carol
M. Murray and has one daughter. 1923-28 secretary
to Chas. R. Rogers, Universal and FN Studios. 1928-33
vice-president and cashier. Midland Savings Bank.
1933-37 various duties working with Chas. R. Rogers
and Val Paul, Paramount and Universal studios.
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DOWLING, PAT: Producer, Dowling and Brownell.
Hollywood, California, b. Barberton, Ohio, February 4,
1894; p. Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Dowling; e. was graduated
from Iceland Stanford, Jr. University In 1916; m. Ruth
Moherraan; no children. Was for twelve years with
Christie Krothers as advertising and publicity director.
One and a half years as manager. Industrial Division,
.Metropolitan Sound Studios.
DOWN, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DOWNEY, FRANK J.: Resident Manager, MGM Pic-
tures, Detroit, Mich.; b. Logan, Ohio, April 6, 1900;
married; p. Frank J. Downey; e. Ohio State University.
Insurance business. State rights, Columbus, Ohio and
Indianapolis. Ind.
DOWNEY. MORTON: Singer. Appeared in 1929 in
■'Mother's Boy" and "Lucky in Love," Fsthe; "The
Devil's Holiday" (1930), Paramount; (1932-33) In Uni-
versal series of Radio Star Reels. In 1935: Vitaphone
short product.
DOWNING. HARiRY and DAN: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
DOWNING, JOHN: Publicity Manager, New World
Pictures, b. London, England, Jan. 1, 1909; unmarried;
e. London University. Journalist, Daily Express. Film
Weekly, Daily Film Renter. Publicity department, P. D.
C, Ltd., 1930-31; publicity manager, British & Do-
minions Film Corporation, 1932-35; appointed to Herbert
Wilcox Productions, September, 1935; New World Pictures,
April, 1936.
DOWNING, JOSEPH: Actor. In 1935: "The Case of
the Lucky Legs," FN.
DOWNING, VERNON: Actor. In 1935: "Olive of
India," "Les Mlserables," UA-20th Century; "Mutiny on
the Bounty." MGM.
DOWNS, JOHNNY: Actor-Singer. r. n. John
Morey Downs; b. Brooklyn. N. T.. Oct. 10, 1913; p. Lt.
Morey H. and Eva M. Downs, father a retired Naval
aviator. Worked as a child in Winkler comedies, Glenn
Tryon and Charley Chase comedies. Our Gang series,
and other short pictures. Later played in "The Trail of
•98." "The Crowd," "Outlaws of Red River," "Valley
of the Giants." Toured in vaudeville. Appeared on
Broadway stage in "Strike Me Pink." "Growing Pains,"
and "The Ragged Army." Appeared in "Take a Chance"
on the West Coast. Films Include in 1935: "College
Scandal." "The Virginia Judge," "So Red the Rose,"
"Coronado," Paramount. In 1936: "Everybody's Old
Man." "The First Baby." "Pigskin Parade." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "The Arizona Raiders." "College Holiday,"
Paramount.
DOYLE, ADALYN: Actress, b. Hollywood, CaL, Sep-
tember 27, 1913; h. 5 feet, 3% inches; w. 108 pounds;
reddish brown hair; p. W. P. Doyle, attorney; e. con-
vents; Notre Dame, San Francisco and the Academy of
the Sacred Heart in New Tork. On screen in "The Sign
of the Cross" and for 20th Century appeared in "Blood
Money" and "Advice to the Lovelorn," (1933). In
1934: "Finishing School." RKO.
DOYLE, BUDDY: Actor. "At a Talkie Studio"
(1929), Columbia Victor Gems. In 1936: "The Great
Ziegfeld," MGM.
DOYLE, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DOYLE, JOHN T. : (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
DOYLE. LAIRD: Died Nov. 2. 1936. (See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
DOYLE. MAXiNE: Actress, b. San Francisco: at-
tended school there. Made her theatrical debut at the age
of 12. Chorus work and radio experience. Her trip to
Holly%vood was made on a vacation to visit Mr. and Mrs.
Charley Murray. In 1934: "Student Tour." MGM: "Six
Day Bike Rider." First National; "The Key." Warner.
In 1935: "The Mystery Man," Republic (Monogram);
"Born to Gamble." Liberty.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real nanne
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
DOYLE. RALPH R.: Managing director. RKO Radio
Pictures, Australasia. Ltd. ; b. Sydney. Australia. April
8, 1894; p. dec; widower. Was in banking 11 years; in
the World War; public accountant, three years. Joined
United Artists as Melbourne branch manager, 1922. Be-
came general sales manager, 1923. General manager, 1928.
Resigned to enter private business, 1933. Later in year
became managing director of RKO Radio Pictures, present
position.
DOYLE, RAY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on tltlei.
"Kliou" (The Tiger). Bennett Pictures.
DOYLE. STUART F.: Theatre Circuit Executive, b.
Sydney. Australia, December 1, 1887. Legal and busi-
ness career before entering motion picture business.
Managing director of: General Theatres Corporation of
Australasia. Limited; Greater Union Theatres. Limited:
Clnesotmd Productions. Limited; British Empire Films.
Limited; General Theatre Supplies, Limited; Associated
Distributors
DOYLE. WALTER J.: Pen name. Walt. Motion picture
editor. New Britain Record, New Britain, Conn. : b. New
Britain, Conn.. October. 190i : e. Connecticut schools.
Has covered all beats in the city at one time or another
and continues as an all-around reporter.
DRAKE. DOROTHY: Actress, b. Santa Monica, ("al. ;
p. Grace Wallace, scenario writer; cousin of Richard Wal-
lace, director; e. Southern California schools, and in
Switzerland. She has played minor roles in a number
of films, including "Eight Girls in a Boat," "Success
."^tory." "Little Women," and "A Man of Two Worlds."
all recent productions. Recently featured in a series of
short subjects produced by Elmer Clifton. As a child,
she played four years in Pilgrimage Play. Hollywood.
DRAKE, FRANCES: Actress. b. New York; h. 5
feet, 2V4 inches; w. 110 pounds; brown hair, gray eyes;
e. Havergal College in Toronto and at a small exclusive
school in Arundel, England, which formerly was the
Dower House of the Duke of York; hy. riding, singing
and study of biographies. On stage: "Little Earth-
quake," and others. Appeared in British screen produc-
tions. Signed with Paramount. In 1934: "Bolero." "The
Trumpet Blows," "Ladies Should Listen," Paramount;
"Forsaking All Others." MGM. In 193.5: "Transient
Lady." Universal; "Les Mlserables," United Artists-20th
Century; "Mad Love," MGM; "Without Regret." Para-
mount. In 1936: "The Invisible Ray," Universal; "Pre-
view Murder Mystery." "And Sudden Death," "I'd Give
My Life," Paramount.
DRAKE, OLIVER: Writer, b. Boise, Idaho; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; m. Maybelle
Barringer. professional, has one daughter, six years old;
hy. horseback riding, baseball and polo. Was a cattle
rancher until 1917 when he entered the motion picture
business as an actor with the old Golden West productions
in San Diego, where he was starred in 28 western pic-
tures, writing and directing most of them, as well. Writer
uf originals for most major producing companies. Among
his pictures are "Rogue of the Rio Grande," "Plying
U Ranch," "The Drifter," "Red Riders of Canada."
"West of Cheyenne," "Law of the Tong." "Rouge of the
Rio Grande." In 1932: "The Drifter," Capitol; "Be-
yond the Rockies," "The Saddle Buster," RKO-Pathe;
"Cheyenne Cyclone," Willis Kent. In 1933: "Gun Law."
"Law and Lawless." "Trouble Busters," "Via Pony Ex-
press," Majestic; "Deadwood Pass," "When a Man Rides
Alone," "War of the Range," Freuler. In 1934: wrote
screen story and directed "The Texas Tornado," First Di-
vision. In 1935: story. "The Texas Rambler," "The
Vanishing Riders," Spectrum; wrote story and collaborated
on screen play, "The Singing Vagabond," "The Sagebrush
Troubadour," Republic. In 1936: wrote screen story and
collaborated on screen play "Comin' Round the Mountain,"
"Undersea Kingdom," "Oh Susannah," "Ghost Town
Gold." "Roaring Lead." "Round Up Time in Texas,"
"Riders of the Whispering Skull." Republic.
DRAKE. PAULINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DRAKE. WHITFORD: Executive Vice-president. Elec-
trical Research Products. Inc.; b. Massachusetts. 1883; e.
Harvard and was graduated from the Naval Academy in
1906 and obtained a master of science degree from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1911. Served in
the Navy 1902-1919. resigning the rank of commander.
.Accepted a position as works manager of Baltimore Dry-
ilock and Shipbuilding Company, joined Winchester Repeat-
ing Arms Company and was president of seven subsidiary
companies until 1925. Joined Western Electric as super-
intendent of operations at the Kearney plant, became
associated with Western Electric's commercial department
and was made general manager of Electrical Research
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I'roilurts, Inc., with tlit- formation of tliat company in 1927.
until .lanuary 1, 1928. wlien lie was elected vice-president.
In 193G: named executive vice-president. Erpi.
DRAKE, WILLIAM A.: Writer. In 1932: story ajul
screen play "Strange .lustice," RKO-Kadio; collaliorati'd
on "Grand Hotel," MGM. In 1933: screen play 'Goldie
Gets Along," KKO-Radio. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play "Marie Galante," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on
"Thunder in the Night," Fox; "One More Spring," I'ar;;-
mount.
D RAN EN: I'laycr. In 1930: "Ciboulette," Franco-
American.
DRANEY, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DRAPER. GOLDA: Writer. In 193G: suggested story
Night Waitress." UKO-Kadio.
of
DRAPER, JACK: Cinematographer. r. n. Lauron
Draper; b. Spencer, Indiana, March 5. 1897; h. 5 feet.
11 inches; brown hair and eyes; vi. 160 pounds: e. civil
engineering. Purdue University; chemistry. Columbia Uni-
versity. Was aviator during World War. Cinemato-
grapher. 1919-21. Westart Pictures; 1921-24, Louise
Ijoveiy Productions; 1924-27. Independent Productions;
1927-34. MGM; 1934-35. Cinematograflca Mexicana. S. A.,
.Mexico City, Mexico. Pictures include "So This Is
Arizouji," "The Lady with the Fan," "Shattered Idols."
"Father and the Boys," "Jazzland," "Fisherman's Para
dise," "White Shadows of the South Seas," "Hel
Divers," "Tarzan," "Men Must Fight." "Janltzio.'
"Vanonos con Pancho Villa," Cinematogriflca Latino
Americano, S.A.
DRAPER, PAUL: Dancer. In 1930: "Colleen." Warner.
DRAYTON. ALFRED: Actor, r. n. Varick; b. Brighton.
KnKland. Nov. 1. 1S91 ; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; fair hair and
blue eyes; married. On the English stage since 1908. flrsl
appearing in London in 1909. Appeared in many British
films, more recently "The Calendar" 1931. British Lion:
"Lord Babs" 1931. Gainsborough; "The Little Damozel"
1933. B and D; "Falline For You," "It's a Boy," "Fri-
day the Thirteenth," "Jack Ahoy." "Bed Ensign." 1934.
all for Gaumont-British. In 1935: "Radio Parade of
1935," British International Pictures; "Loves of a Dic-
tator." Toeplitz Productions; "Oh! Daddy." GB; "First
a Girl." Gaumont-British.
DREAN: Actor. In 1935: "Les As Du Turf," Para-
mount.
DREHER, CARL: Consulting Engineer and Writer
in Hollywood; b. Vienna. Austria, February 16, 1896;
p. Julius H. and Cecilia Dreher; e. Townsend Harris
Hall, New York, and College of the City of New York
(bachelor of science, 1917); m. Rose Genodman; no chil-
dren. From 1917 to 1923 was wireless operator for Mar-
coni Company, HCA and others. 1923-28 was broadcast
engineer in charge of WJZ and WJY (RCA) in New York
and chief engineer of RCA Photoplione. From 1929 to
1S37 in charge of sound for RKO Radio Pictures.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Radio Engineers.
Acoustical Society of America, Society of Motion Picture
Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and
formerly a member of the Board of Governor of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and vice-
president of Radio Club of America. Avocations: writing;
contributing to technical radio and American motion pic-
ture publications; stories In Scribners, American, Mercury.
Freeman. The Nation. Yale Review, Medical Review of
Reviews, Forum. Smart Set. Psychoanalytic Review. Har-
per's and others.
DREIER, HANS: Head of Art Department, Paramount:
b. Bremen, Germany. Aug, 21. 1885; h. 5 feet, 11 inches;
w. 165 pounds; blond hair, blue eyes; married: e. Uni-
versity of Munich, (Bavaria) ; graduated with degree
Dipl.-Ing. as architect. Supervising architect of German
Imperial Government in the Cameroons (West Africa)
Since 1919 with various concerns Ufa-Efa (branch of
Paramount) in Berlin; to United States in 1923 fci
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b.
div
e.
h.
hy.
- - birth
divorce
education
height
hobby
m.
P-
pro.
r.n.
w.
- married
parents
professional
real name
weight
I'araniuuiit. Ever since with Paramount. Designed set
tings for Lubitsch, Mamoulian, Von Sternberg. Raoiil
Walsh. Stiller, Borzage and others. Major production":
"Forbidden Paradise," "Patriot," "Love Parade,"
"Smiling Lieutenant," "Trouble in Paradise." "Last
Command." "Morocco." "Shanghai Express. ' "Dr. JekyM
and Mr. Hyde," "Love Me Tonight," "Farewell to Arms,"
"Vagabond King." In 1933, together with Rolanl
Anderson on "This Day and Age"; with W. B. Ihnen
on "One Sunday Afternoon": and "Duck Soup." with
Bernard Herzbrun on "I'm No Angel": with Harry
Oliver on "White Woman," "Tillie and Gus." designed
settings for "Design for Living," "The Scarlet Empress,"
Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on "Miss Fane's Baby
Is Stolen." "The Last Round-up," "All of Me."
"Search lor Beauty," "Death Takes a Holiday." "Six of
a Kind," "Good Dame," "Come On Marines," "You're
Telling Me," "The Trumpet Blows," "Double Door."
"Wharf Angel," "Little Miss Marker," "We're No;
Dressing," "Murder at the Vanities," "Behold My Wife,"
"Kiss and Make Up," "Shoot the Works." "Ladies
Should Listen." "She Loves Me Not." "Pursuit of Hap-
piness." In 1935: collaborated on art direction of "All
the King s Horses," "The Glass Key," "Four Hours to
Kill," "Ruggles of Red Gap." "Rumba." "Mississippi,"
art director of "The Devil Is a Woman," "Cleopatra."
"The Crusades." "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Paris In
Spring," "Wings in the Dark." "Car 99.'" "McFadden's
Flats." "Love in Bloom." "People Will Talk." "Rocky
Mountain Mystery." "Goin" to Town," "College Scandal,"
"Men Without Names," "Accent on Youth," "The Man on
the Flying Trapeze." "The Big Broadcast of 1936." "The
Virginia Judge." "The Last Outpost." "Hands Across the
Table," "Ship Cafe," "Two Fisted," Peter Ibbetson." "So
Red the Rose." "Nevada," "Wanderer of the Wasteland,"
"The Bride Comes Home." "Millions in the Air." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho," "The Milky
Way." "Desire." "Woman Trap," "Klondike Annie,"
"Anything Goes." "Give Us This Night," "Too Many
Parents." "13 Hours by Air," "The Sky Parade," "Till
We Meet Again," "Florida Special." "Forgotten Faces,"
"The Princess Comes Across," "Drift Fence." "Girl of
the Ozarks." "Poppy." "Three Cheers for Love." "Early
to Bed." "Rhythm on the Range." "My American Wife."
"Yours for the Asking." "Desert Gold." "A Son Comes
Home." "Hollywood Boulevard." "Straight from the
Shoulder," "The Texas Rangers," "Lady Be Careful."
"Murder With Pictures." "Wives Never Know." "Three
Married Men." "The General Died at Dawn." "Valiant is
the Word for Carrie." "Wedding Present," "The Big
Broadcast of 1937," "The Arizona Raiders," "Hideaway
Girl." "The Accusing Finger." "The Plainsman." "Jungle
Princess." "College Holiday." Paramount; "Revolt of the
Zombies." Academy. In 1937: "Maid of Salem." "Mur-
der Goes to College," "Swing High. Swing Low," Para-
mount.
DREIFUSS, ARTHUR: Dance director. In 1936: col
laliorated on dance direction "Hats Off," GN.
DRESDEN. ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DRESSER, LOUISE: Actress, b. Evansville, Ind., Oc-
tober 5, 1882; h. 5 feet, 7 inches; blond hair and blue
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Ida and William Kerlln; e.
Evansville high school; m. Jack Gardner, professional;
hy. gardening. Stage experience includes vaudeville,
"Potash and Perlmutter" and "The Girl Behind the
Counter" in New York City. Screen experience of about
eight years appearing in "The Goose Woman" for Uni
versal; "Mother Knows Best" and "The Air Circus" for
Fox; "Padlocked" for Paramount; (1929), "Not Quite
Decent," Fox; "Madonna of Avenue A," and in 1930 In
"This Mad World," (MGM); "Three Sisters," Fox;
"Mammy," Warner; "Caught," Paramount; "Stepping
Sisters." Signed Fox contract, in 1933; "State Fair."
"Doctor Bull," Fox; "Song of the Eagle," "Cradle Song,"
Paramount. In 1934: "David Harum." Fox; "The Scar-
let Empress," Paramount: "Girl of the Limberlost."
Monogram. In 19:!5: "The County Chairman," Fox. In
19:17: ".Maid of Salem." Paramount.
DRESSER, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DRESSLER, ERIC: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DREW. DELPHINE: Actress. In 1935: "The Great
Air Mystery," Universal serial.
DREW, FRANK DRURY: Branch Manager, b. Cleve-
land in 1885; p. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drew: e. public
schools and high school, Cleveland: married. Member of
famous Drew family and cousin of Ethel. John and Lionel
Barrymore. Father owned and operated the Star, only
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D
re-
-Dub
vjleveland burlesque house. While slill ul lil;;li school,
ushered in father's theatre. At 17 years ui ajie he jouieJ
UutTalo Bills circus. For time was in iliiir;;e ul Siai
oox-oBlre; '■! Ji)U4 moved to Detroit as manager ul Avenue.
a wheel burlesque house owned bj' elder Uiert. lUiiiaKjeil
in Detroit from 1904 to lalB. Also acquired chain of De-
troit houses, and organized independent exchange hun.liint,'
I'niversal pictures. Sold franchise to Carl Laemmle in
1916 and bought Drury Lane theatre. I'ut out bur.esiiue
show of his own called "Liberty Girls." Returned to slate
rights business and dramatic stock in Detroit. In I'JUi
joined Fox, branch manager in Detroit, Pittsburgh. Cleve-
land. In 1923 went to England as assistant raana;;ing
director for British Isles and returned to New Yorlt in
1924 as Fox home ofiBce representative and later as man-
ager in Cleveland and Detroit. In 192i) joined MGM. as
special sales representative working out of Cincinnati.
Washington. Pittsburgh. Charlotte. Detroit and Cleveland.
Appointed manager at Charlotte .Ian. ;i, 1927. and Sept. .'i
was transferred to Cleveland, manager. Charter member of
Cleveland Variety Club, first vice-president and president
1934-3.").
DREW, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DREW, LOWELL: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
iiianar. )
DREW. NORMA: Actress, b. San Bernardino. Cal..
Dec. 8. 1905; h. 5 feet. 5 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 119 pounds; p. Frank and Nelly Thompson; e.
University of Southern California, Girls Collegiate School;
m. Ernest Pagano. Played on stage in "Lightning," "The
Sap," "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath." On screen in Laurei
and Hardy's "Chickens Come Home," Lloyd Hamilton's
"An Apple A Day," and with Daphne Pollard in "For
hidden Company," Chesterfield. In 1935: "Straight from
the Heart," Universal. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession."
I'niversal.
In 1936: "Trail Dust," Para-
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DREW, ROBERT: Actor,
mount.
DREW. ROWLAND:
.\lmanar. )
DREWE. WINIFRED: (See 1936-37 jMotion Picture
.Mmanac.)
DREWS. CARL: Cameraman, b. Berlin. .1an. 27.
1894; e. experience in camera work with Messter-Film.
Berlin; married. Cameraman since 1920. Cameraman for
silent films, later for sound. Chief of development anr
printing. Has photographed many films, among them
"Liebe und Die Erste Eisenbahn." and "Punks Konimt
aus Amerika." In 1934: "Abenteuer im Sudexpress," "La
Paloma," R. U. Film; "Charleys Tante." In 1935: "So
Pin Flegel," Cicero; "Ein Madel wirbelt durch die Welt, "
Schulz und Wullner; "Der letzte Walzer," Gnom.
DREXEL, NANCY: r. n. Dorothy Kitchen; b. New
York City. April 6. 1910; h. 5 feet, 1>A Inches; blond
hair and brown eyes; w. 108 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs.
George P. Kitchen, non-professionals; e. Cathedral high
school. New York City; hy. horseback riding, dancing,
jwlmming and driving. At the age of 8 she played in
George M. Cohan's production, "Royal Vagabond." and
at 10 played revival of the Floradora Sextette. Also in
Shuhert production, 'Quality Street" and in the revival
of "Bluebird." Screen career began with a one year
contract with Universal under the name of Dorothy Kitchen.
Later she was selected by F. W. Murnau to play one of
the "Four Devils" and given a contract by Fox. Played
leads in "The Escape." "Prep and Pep," "Riley the
Cop." and in a Movietone selection, "Forget Me Not."
In these last mentioned pictures she played under the
name of Nancy Drexel for Fox. (1932) "Speed Mad-
ness," Mercury.
DREYER. DAVE: Actor and composer. Vitanhone
No. 2889. "Tin Pan Alley"; "The Song Writers' Revue."
Metro Movietone Acts In 1934: wrote music for "Sin"
and Like It." RKO. In 1936: collaborated on music and
l.vrics. "Silly Billies." RKO.
DRINKWATER. JOHN: (Died in March. 1937
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Sc
"Thunder in the
DRISSE. GUS: Cameraman. In
I'it.v." Columbia.
DRIVER, ADABELLE: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. I
DRUCE. HUBERT: (See 19;i6-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
IIRUCKER. E. J.: Afflliated with radio station KDVL
S.ilt Lake City. Utah; b. New York City. December 19,
1892; married; e. City College of New Y'ork. 2 years
Salesman, ladies ready-to-wear. With Pathe, Newark. N. ."
and Baltimore, Md. ; manager. General Film. St. Louis,
.\lo. : Triangle Films, N. .1. ; Goldwyn Films, N. J. ; ■
years in war; manager. Hallmark Pictures, Denver. Col :
operated independent state rights exchange, Denver, Sal;
Lake, 10 years. Resigned witli arrival of talkers ant
joined United Artists five years ago as branch manager
Resigned in July, 1933 and became affiliated with rad'o
station KDYL.
DRUITT, THOMAS HARRY: Assistant Secretary. The
Lambs, 130 West 44th Street, N. Y. C. b. Dublin, Ire-
land. February 22, 1876; married; e. schools and Trinity
College, Dublin, Ireland. Banking business.
DRURY. MORLEY:. (.See 19.36 37 Jtotion Picture
.Mmanac.)
DRURY. WESTON: Casting Director, British Interna-
tional Pictures, b. London, England, Dec. 24, 1892; mar-
ried; e. privately. Juvenile comedian, actor, stage director,
theatrical producer and general manager of film agency be-
fore present appointment.
DRYDEN, ERNEST: Wardrobe.
West. "Remember Last Night';'".
"Lost Horizon," Columbia.
In 1935: with Vera
I'niversal. In 1937:
ELSIE: (See 1936-
Motion Picture AI-
DRYDEN, NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DRYHURST, EDWARD: Scenarist and production assis-
tant, Fox-British Pictures, Ltd. b. Desborough, England,
Dec. 28, 1904; m. Lilian Rolierts; e. St. Albans School.
Worked for the old Trans-Atlantic Company as juvenile at
12; oflTice boy. Ideal Studios. Elstree, subsequently cutter;
went to Hollywood at 19; worked for Ince, Sennett. Univer-
sal, and others as cutter; Ix)s Angeles correspondent for
English publications; returned to England 1928: joined
Fox-British 1935; recent pictures, "Dark World."
"Troubled Waters," "Under Proof" and "Find the Lady";
all Fox-British; wrote screen plays of last two in collabora-
tion with Roland Gillett.
DUANE,
manac.)
DUBIN, AL.: Lyricist, actor, b. Zurich, Switzerland:
e. public schools and Perkiomen Seminary, Pennsylvania.
Has written popular songs and material for vaudeville acts
since 16. Among his songs are "Tip Toe Through The
Tulips With Me," "A Cup of Coffee, A Sandwich, and
You," "Just a Girl That Men Forget," and others.
Collaborated on music and lyrics of "42nd Street." "Gold
Diggers of Broadway," "Footlight Parade." Warner;
"Sally," "Hearts In Exile." Hold Everything." "Show
(if Shows." "Roman Scandals," U.A. In 1934: "Moulin
Kouge," 20th Century-UA; collaborated on music and
Ivrics of "Wonder Bar," "Twenty Million Sweethearts."
both Warner; nlnyed in "A Very Honorable Guy." In
1935 co-author of music and lyrics of "Sweet Music."
" Broadway Gondolier," "Page Miss Glory." "Stars Over
Broadway." Warner; "Gold Diggers of 1935." "Go Into
Your Dance." "In Caliente," "Shipmates Forever," FN.
In 1936: collaborated on music and lyrics. "Colleen."
'Hearts Divided." "Sing Me a Love Song." "Cain ami
>iahel," "Gold Diggers of 1937." WB. W'ote lyrics for
"I'll Sing Tou l.non Love Songs" and "With Plenty of
Money and Y'ou." In 1937: collaborated on music and
l.vrics "Melody for Two." "Marked Woman." WB. Won
1935 Academy Award together with Harry Warren fur
song "Lullaby of Broadway."
DUBINSKY, ED.: General manager. Dubinsky Bros.
Theatres. Liberty Theatre Bldg.. Kansas City, Mo.; b.
Rock Island, HI.; e. college: married. Stock, repertoire,
and other productions. Legitimate and motion picture
theatre owner thirty years. Started with own rna.l
show, and has had own theatrical business since.
DUBLIN, L. C: Writer. In 1936: screen play "Be-
ware of Ladies," Republic.
DUBOIS. GLADYS: Actress and writer. Aprpa-cd in
"The Dance of Life" (1929). Paramount. "Battle of
Paris." (1930). In 1933 with Ben Ellison wrote lyrics,
"I'm No Angel," Paramount.
DUBOIS, WILLIAM: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.\lMianac. I
DUROSC, ANDRE: Actor. In 1935: "La Dame au\
CaniPlias." Lcs Distrihufeurs Francais.
DUBOSC. GASTON: (See 19:j6-
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DUBRAY. JOSEPH ALBERT: Western district man-
ager. Bell and Howell Company. 1801 Larchmont Ave..
Chicago, 111.; b. Milan. Italy. Oct. 18, 1881: p.
French; e. corresponding to United States college educa-
tion and special university training in physics and chem-
istry. Photography, specializing in orthochromatics and
panchromatics and in photography applied to graphic arts.
Started experimental motion picture camera work in 1898.
Abandoned all still photography work for motion picture
camera and laboratory work in 1905. Sent to United
States in April, 1910 by Pathe Freres of Paris to or-
ganize and take charge of the photographic department of
their American studios. Interruption in cinematograph'c
work for four and a half years while serving in the
World War. Connected with major Hollywood oroduclng
studios from 1919 to 1928 as director of photography.
Joined Bell and Howell Company in January, 1929, as man-
ager of the technical service department. Manager of the
Hollywood branch of the Bell and Howell Company from
September, 1930. to November, 1936. Manager of the
Teclinical Service Department at the main office of the
Bell & Howell Company, including domestic and foreign
activities. Fellow member of the Society of Motion Pic-
ture Engineers. Member of the Sectional Committee on
motion picture equipment American Standards Association.
Member of the American Society of Cinematographers.
Member, Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
DU BREY, CLAIRE: Actress, writer. b. Bonner's
Ferry. Idaho, Aug. 31, 1894; h. 5 feet 6V4 inches; brown
eyes and brown hair; w. 124 pounds; p. non-professionals;
e. convents, Stockton and Fresno, Calif., and public
school. Vancouver, B. C. ; divorced; hy. writing, diction,
travel. Trained as nurse for experience. Never nursed
professionally. Appeared in Inceville. Calif., 1915-1916.
With Universal, 1917-1919. With Harry Carey one year.
Appeared in Blue Bird Specials. Appeared in silent
films including "Reward of the Faithless," "Heart of a
Child," "The Voice From the Minaret," and others. In
1929: "Two Sisters." Rayart. In 1933: "Broadway to
Hollywood," "Gabriel Over the White House." MGM;
"Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia; "The Sin of Nora
Moran," Majestic. In 1934: "Jane Eyre," Monogram.
Has written short stories, novels and scenarios. In 1936:
"The Devil Doll." MGM; "Ramona," 20th Century-Fox.
DUCEY. LILIAN: Story editor. Standard Pictures, b.
New York; e. Columbia College. Was school teacher.
Wrote fiction, about 300 short stories. Directed "Evening
Children," "Youth Triumphant," which played Loew's cir-
cuit; script for "Deerslayer" ; original and script "Prison
Babies."
DUCHIN, EDDY: Orchestra leader and actor. b.
Cambridge, Mass., April 1, 1909; brown hair and eyes;
married; p. Frank Duchin; e. Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy. In 1935: appeared in "Coronado," Para-
mount. In J937: "Hit Parade," Republic.
DU COUNT, GEORGE: Actor, r. n. George OleboS;
b. Kavkaz. Georgia. March 3. 1898; h. 6 feet, 3^
inches; dark brown hair and light brown eyes; w. 230
pounds; p. Olga and Alexander GlebofT, non-professionals;
e. Navy Academy of Russia; m. Natalie, professional opera
singer; hy. all athletics, auto and motorcycle racing. His
screen experience started in 1924 in "Beauty and the
Bad Man," and In 1925 he starred in a series of thirty-
six two-reel comedies, and in 1927 took parts in features.
In 1936: "The Gay Desperado," UA; "White Fang," 20th
Century-Fox.
DUDGEON, ELSPETH: Actress. In 1935 appeared in
"Vanessa — -Her Love Story." MGM; "Becky Sharp," BKO-
Pioneer; "The Last Outpost." Paramount.
DUDGEON, STRETTON G.: Chief cameraman. Re-
tired Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Navy. Joined Sound
City, Ltd., in 1931. Early pictures include: "Golden
Cage," "Song of the Plough," "Colonel Blood," "How's
Chances?" "Maria Marks," "Emil and the Detectives, "
and others. Joined British Lion In 1935 under contract.
Films include: "A Wife or Two," "Line Engaged."
"Happy Family." "Interrupted Honeymoon," "Playing
the Game," "Fine Feathers," "Big Fella," "Calling all
Stars," "Melody and Romance," others.
DUDLEY, BIDE: Radio critic, b. Minneapolis, Sept.
8, 1880; h. 5 ft. 7% in.; w. 128 liis. ; brown hair and
gray eyes; divorced; hy. driving car; p. James Todd and
Ida Bronson ; e. Leavenworth public schools. Newspaper
man thirty years; drama editor and critic; playwright
(eight plays on Broadway) ; radio commentator on various
subjects including new plays and pictures. With WOR
and the Mutual Network.
DUDLEY, DORIS: Actress, b. New York Citv. July 7.
1917; h. 5 ft. 5% In.; w. 116 lbs.; blonde hair and
green eyes; married; hy. sports, riding; p. Bide Dudley.
Drama Critic; e. private schools. Was on stage in
"Agatha Calling," "Stick in the Mud," "End of Summer,"
and others. In 1936: "A Woman Rebels," RKO-Radio.
DUDLEY, FLORENCE: Actress. b. MaysviUe, Mo..
January 28, 1908; h. 5 feet. 4^ inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Peters,
non-professionals; e. at Maysville high school, also Junior
college at St. Joseph, Mo. ; hy. art, music and swimming.
Screen career started January 26, 1927. Worked as an
extra for about three months; then took second lead in
"Jesse James," "Making the Varsity," "The House of
Shame" and "The Shake Down" for Universal; and "The
Pace That Kills." Also took part of the German spy In
Mack Sennett's "The Goodbye Kiss," later appearing in
"Broadway" for Universal. In 1933 appeared In "I Have
Lived," produced by Chesterfield. In 1934: "Good Dame.
Paramount. In 1935: "False Pretenses," Chesterfield.
DUDLEY, ROBERT: (See 19:56-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
DUFF, LOWELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac. )
DUFF. WARREN B.: Writer, b. San Francisco. Ca!.,
May 17. 1904; p. father a structural engineer; e. Hearst
Grammar and Mission High School; married: hy. 16min
photography. Was theatrical stock producer, and picture
critic for Publix Theatres. In 1931: story "X Marks the
Spot," Tift'any. In 1932: screen play "Up-Town New
York." World Wide; collaborated on "Strangers of the
Evening." "Lena Rivers," "Hotel Continental." Tiffany.
In 1933: screen play "The Constant Woman," World Wide:
"The Deluge." RKO-Radio. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play of "I've Got Your Number," "Heat Light-
ning," "A Perfect Week-End," "The St. Louis Kid."
"Friends of Mr. Sweeney," "Midnight Alibi," Warner:
"The Crosby Case," Universal; "Fashions of 1934,"
Warner. In 1935: co-author of original story with Jerry
Wald and Carl Erickson of "Sweet Music," Warner: did
story and adaptation of "In Caliente," Warner, with
Ralph Block; collaborated on screen play of "Broadway
Gondolier." Warner; collaborated on story and screen
play. "Frisco Kid." "The Irish in Us," Warner. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "The Singing Kid." "Stage
Struck." "Stolen Holiday," "Gold Diggers of 1937."
Warner. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Ready.
Willing and Able," "Angle Shooter," WB.
DUFFY, JACK: Actor, b. Pawtucket, R. I., Septem
ber 4, 1882; h. 5 feet. 7 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 132 pounds; hy. horse racing. His stage ex-
perience Includes musical comedy for six years and vaude-
ville for four years In New York City. During hlg screen
career he has been with Universal, First National. Fox
and Christie, and In "Harold Teen," a First Nttiona!
picture. Also In "Loose Change" and "Hot Scotch," at
Christie. In "Divorce Made Easy" (1929), Paramount;
"Sally" (1930), First National: Vitaphone product. "Tin-
Skin Gime." In 1933 appefared in "Alice in Wonder
land." Paramount. In 1935; "Here Comes Cookie." Para
mount. In 1936: "Wild Brian Kent." 20th CentUiy-Fox.
DUFFY, J. A.: Assistant director. In 1933: "Cheating
Blondes." Majestic. In 1934: "The Scarlet Letter."
Majestic. In 1936: "Lawless Riders," "The Fugitive
Sheriflf," Columbia.
DUFFY, JOHN D: CMBce Manager. Republic Pictures.
New Orleans; b. Algiers, La., April 21. 1905; p. .lohn M.
and Laura Donnennfelser Duffy; e. high school, and special
study in office management and accounting: married. En-
tered old Pathe Company as assistant booker at 18, after
high school graduation. Booker and assistant office man-
ager at 20. Has been booker and assistant office man-
ager with RKO. Educational and Fox. Entered service of
St. Charles Theatre as treasurer in 1934. In 1936 joined
Republic Pictures, New Orleans.
DUFFY, MARY FRANCES: Motion picture critic.
The Scranton Sun, Scranton, Pa.; b. Scranton, Pa., Aug.
2. 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. DuCfy; e. Marywood Semi-
nary of College, Bachelor of Arts. Reporter on The Scran-
ton Sun since June 2. 1928.
DUGAN, JAMES: Assistant director "Belle of the
Nineties." "The Lemon Drop Kid," "Bolero." Para-
mount. In 1935: "Goin' to Town." "Accent on Youth "
"The Gilded Lily," "Klondike Annie," Paramount. In
1936: "Wives Never Know," "Yours For the Asking."
Paramount. In 1937: "A Family Affair," MGM.
DUGAN, THOMAS: Writer. In 1933: idaptation.
"Laughing at Life," Mascot. In 1935: collaborated on
original story. "Another Face," RKO.
DUGAN, TOM: Actor. r. n. Thomas Dugan; b.
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Dug — Dun
Dublin, Ireland. 1889; li. 5 feet, 8 inches; brown hair
«nd eyea; w. 145 pounds; D. Mary Doran and Thomai
Dugan, non -professionals : e. Philadelphia high school;
m. Marie Ingle, professional: h;. outdoor sports. Stage
experience as headliner for Keith for several years;
with Shubert's productions in New York, with a musi-
cal comedy and in Earl Carroll's "Vanities." Screen
roles in "The Barker," "Sharpshooters," "Dressed to
Kill," "Kid Gloves." "Melody of Love." "She Knew
Men, ' "Midnight Taxi," "The Million Dollar Collar"
and "Lights of New York"; 11)29 in "Broadway Babies"
and "Drag," First National; "Tlie Drake Case," Univer-
sal; in 1930 in "Bright Lights." First National; "Night
Work, ' Pathe; "The Medicine Man," Tiffany; Vitaphone
No. 3900. "She WHio Gets Slapped." No. 388.1, "Sur-
prise." In 1933: "Trick for Trick," Fox; "The Sweet-
heart of Sigma Chi," Monogram. "Don't Bet on Love."
Universal. In 1934: "Palooka." U. A. -Reliance: "A
Woman's Man, ' Monogram; "No More Women." Para-
mount; "The Circus Clown," First National: "Lefs Talk
It Over," Universal. In 1935: "Princess O'Hara," "Three
Kids and a Queen," Universal; "Murder in the Fleet,"
MGM. In 1930: "The Calling of Dan Matthews," "Pen-
nies from Heaven," Columbia; "Wife Versus Secretary,"
"Neighborhood House," MGM. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby."
MGM.
DUGGAN, JAN: Actress, b. St. Louis. Mo.: h. 5
feet, 8 inches; medium brown hair and dark blue eyes;
w. 140 pounds; hy. politics, sports, and reading: mar-
ried. Studied with voice teachers in St. Louis, then
went to New York for further instruction. Went to
Dallas. Texas, and opened a vocal school, remaining for
five years. With Oliver Hinsdale at the Little Theatre,
Dallas. Appeared in "Fashion" and "The Drunkard" at
the Beverly Hills Theatre. Appeared In "The Old Fash-
ioned Way," Paramount, "Wagon Wheels" and "The
County Chairman," Fox. In ]93fi: "Drift Fence," Para-
mount.
DUGGAN, DR. STEPHEN P.: Educator, b. New York,
Dec. 20, 1870; m. Sarah Alice Elsesser, of York, Pa.,
.Tan. 2, 1902; children — Mary Alice, Laurence Hayden,
Stephen Pierce, Sally Ann; p. Hugh and Mary D.
(Hayden) Duggan; e. B.S., M.S., College City of New
York; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., LL.D., Rollins
College. Commander. Order of Crown of Italy, Chevalier
of Legion of Honor (France) and others. Clubs; Century,
Town Hall (New York); Cosmos (Washington, D. C).
Author of a number of books. Was a director of Motion
Picture Reseanh Council. Home: 27 W. Ti.'ith Street, New
York, N. Y.
DUHAMEL: Player. In 19.36: "Ciboulette," Franco-
American.
DUKES, PAUL: Sleight-of-hand performer. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product.
DULL, ORVILLE 0.: Production manager. Fox stu-
dios. Hollywood: b. Lima, Ohio, April 25, 1890; p.
George and Delia Dull; e. public schools, high school
and Ohio State University (short term) ; m. Velmi
Lefler; has no children. Was an actor on the stage.
and on the screen with the original Thomas H. Ince
Company; was a soldier in France for three years; as-
jistant director with Frank Borzage for six years; direc-
tor with Fox Films for two years and assistant genera
nanager of Feature Productions at United Artists foi
two years. Assistant to W. R. Sheehan at Fox Studio
for one year: acting general superintendent. Fox Studio,
for six months; studio manager and production manager.
Fox Studio, four years.
DUMBRILLE, DOUGLASS: Actor, b. Hamilton. On-
tario. Canada; h. 6 feet, 1% inches; w. 181 pounds;
brown eyes, brown hair; m. Jessie Lawson. Stage ex-
perience. On screen in 1933 in "Elmer the Great."
"Heroes for Sale." "Female," "The World Changes."
First National; "Silk Express," "Voltaire," "Lady Kil-
ler." Warner; "The Big Brain." Radio; "The Man Who
Dared," Fox; "The Way to Love," Paramount. In 1934:
"Massacre," "Fog Over Frisco," First National; "Hi,
Nellie," "Harold Teen," "Journal of a Crime," "The
Secret Bride," Warner; "Operator 13," MGM. In 1935:
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount; "Naughty
Marietta," MGM; "Love Me Forever," "Crime and Pun-
ishment," Columbia; "Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th Sen-
tury; "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1936: "The Call-
ing of Dan Matthews," "The Lone Wolf Returns," "The
Music Goes 'Round." "You May Be Next." "Mr. Deeds
Goes To Town," "End of the Trail." Columbia; "The
Witness Chair." "M'Liss," RKO-RadIo; "The Princess
Comes Across." Paramount. In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady."
"Woman in Distress." Columbia.
DUMOIS, MARIO ABRIL: "Adelante y Mundial."
Santiago, Orlente, Cuba; b. Banes, Oriente. Cuba. May
•JO, 1912; p. Eduardo and Eugenia Dumois; has one
child. Student of philosophy and letters at the Uni-
versity.
DUMONT, MARGARET: Actress. Appeared In "The
Cocoanuts" (1929), "Animal Crackers" (1930). Para-
mount. In 1933: "Duck Soup," Paramount. In 1934:
■Gridiron Flash," RKO. In 1935: "A Night at the
Opera," MGM. In 1936: "Song and Dance Man," 20th
Century-Fox; "Anything Goes," Paramount.
DUNA. STEFFI: Actress, b. Budapest. Hungary; h
5 feet, 2 inches; dark eyes and black hair: w. 119
pounds. Began training for the ballet in early child-
hood, and at 11 made dance debut in the Budapest Opera
Later toured Europe as child dancer. Appeared in Berlin
in "Wonder Bar," with Francis Lederer, then appeared
on London stage in Noel Coward's "Words and Music "
Appeared in two English films, "The Indiscretions oi'
Love" and the "Iron Stair," then to New York, appear-
ing in "The Beggar's Opera." Appeared on screen in
"Man of Two Worlds," "La Cucaracha." Technico'o-
short subject, and "Red Morning," all RKO. In 1936;
"I Conquer the Sea." Academy; "Dancing Pirate." RKO-
Radio; "Anthony Adverse," WB. In 1937: "Pagliaccl."
UA.
DUNAYEVSKY, I. 0.: Musician. In 1935: "Moscow
Laughs." Kinocombinat; "The Red Village," Belgoskino.
In 193G: "A Greater Promise," Amklno.
DUNBAR, DAVID: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DUNBAR. DIXIE: Actress, b. Atlanta. Ga. h. 5 ft:
w. 98 lbs.; has brown hair and hazel eyes. In 1934:
"George White's Scandals," Fox. In 1934-35 on the
New York stage in the revue "Life Begins at 8:40." In
1936; "Professional Soldier," "King of Burlesque." "The
First Baby," "Educating Father," "Girls' Dormitory."
"Sing, Baby. Sing." "Back to Nature." "Pigskin Pa-
rade," "One in a Million," 20tJi Century-Fox.
DUNBAR, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.
DUNCAN, ANNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DUNCAN, ARLETTA: Actress: b. New Orleans, La.,
December 31, 1914; h. 5 feet, 1 Inch; w. 98 pounds;
blue eyes, brown hair; p. Danny and Mary Duncan.
professionals; e. New Orleans grammar schools, Metairie
High School, New Orleans and McKlnley Intermediate
School, St. Louis and also with private tutor at Uni-
versal City School. Signed Universal contract and ap-
peared in "Frankenstein." In 1934: "Unknown Blonde."
Ma,jestic.
DUNCAN, KENNETH: Actor, r. n. Kenneth Duncan
MacLachlan. b. Chatham, Ontario, Feb. 17. 1906; h.
5 ft. 11% In.; w. 168 pounds; black hair, grey eyes;
e. St. Andrew's College. Toronto and business college,
later Royal School of Infantry. Wolseley Barracks. Lon-
don, Ont. Accountant and stage actor before entering
pictures in 1930, in which year he appeared in "Man
From Wyoming." and "Derelict." for Paramount. 1931.
"No Limit." (Paramount): 1933, "Shadow River"
(A. S. N., Montreal); 19,35. "Charing Cross Road"
(British Lioni ; 1936, "Racetrack Racketeer" (MGM).
"Under Cover" (MGM). "Cross My Heart" (B & D).
"Make Up" (Standard International).
DUNCAN, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DUNCAN, ROSETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DUNCAN, SAMUEL G.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "White Hunter," "White Fang," 20th
('entury-Fox.
DUNCAN, VIVIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DUNCAN, WILLIAM CARY: Actor writer. b. North
Brookfleld, Mass., Feb. 6, 1874; h. 5 feet, 81/2; gray hair
and blue eyes; .v. 130 pounds; p. Harriet Eaton and
Timothy Mason Duncan, non-professionals; e. North Brook-
field high school and Amherst College, Amherst, Mass ;
m. Louise Van Cleaf, non- professional ; hy. bird dogs. He
has written many stage productions. Screen: four years
writing for Paramount. In 1935: appeared in "Nevada."
Paramount. In 1936: "Three On The Trail." Paramount.
DUNCAN AND GODREY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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DUNCAN, HERRING & ZEH: (See 1936-37 Motion
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DUNHAM, PHIL: Actur. Ij. l,ondon, England; li. S
(eel, u'/a imlies: Uruun hair and blue eyes; w. 14fi
pounds; e. University of Cambridge. Stage career;
mill Sir Jierberl Tree, roadshows ihrough Jingland and
Ireland, vaudeville and stock in United Stales. iScreen
work with Universal, Kalem, Century, Palhe, Fox, First
National, and in Mermaid Comedies, Kducational. 1"
1M33: ■'The Fighting Parson," Allied. In la34: •'Sear, u
for Beauty." "Six of a Kind," Puramoimt. In l',i:!7; "Hv-
ware of Ladies," Republic.
DUNKE, RALPH: (with Edward East, known as Sis-
ters of the Skillet.) In UKl? : appeared in Educational
short product.
DUNKINSON, HARRY: Actor. b. New York City;
h. u feet, 10 inches; dark blue eyes and gray-brown
hair; w. 2U0 pounds; e. New York, lias been on stage
in dramatic stock, vaudeville. Entered pictures with
Easanay in Chicago. Pictures include: "Smile, iirother.
Smile," "Sporting Goods." In 1933 appeared in "De-
sign for Living." Paramount. In 1935: "George White's
Scandal's," Fu.\; "Nevada," Paramount.
OUNKLE, W. W.: Pen name. "One on the Aisle."
F.aibre writer. Tribune. South Bend, Ind. ; b. Indianapolis,
Ind., May 5, 1874; e. high school; has one son. Newspaper
dianatlc, 40 years; theatrical and circus press agent, 12
years. Column conductor for 23 years, continuous. Has
personal collection of 10,000 programs (200 nights a year
for 44 years). Correspondent for New York dramatic publi-
cations "since 1892. Dramjtlc News. Dramatic Mirror, now
Variety. Organizer and secretary. South Bend Fred War-
rell Tent Circus Fans Association of 25 members. Wrote
'"Wilma of the White Tops,"" fiction romance based on
facts gathered visiting circuses.
DUNLAP, A. R.: Managing editor and dramatic critic.
Evening Independent, St. Petersburg, Fla. ; b. Danville,
Ky. ; e. Center College, Danville. Ky., '95. and graduated
rrom law school in '97; m. and has two children. Practiced
law for a time in Danville, and then went to Mobile,
Alabama, where he did dramatics and general local work
for the Mobile Register. Was on the Courier-Journal of
Louisville. Ky., four years, and did some dramatic work
there. Moved to Frankfort, Ky.. in 1908, and wrote theatre
for four year. Has been in St. Petersburg and with the
Evening Independent for 25 years.
DUNLAP, SCOTT R.: Talent Agent. b. Chicago.
June 20. 1892; e. public schools of Chicago; hy. hunt-
ing. Entered pictures in 1915; directed for Fox for
seven years; pictures include "Hell Ship," "Smoke
Bellew," "'Midnight Life," ""One Stolen Night'" and
"'Object Alimony"; now associated with Frank & Dun-
lap, Agents, 1626 North Vine Street, Hollywood.
DUNN, EDDIE: Actor. "'The Saturday Night Kid"
(1929), Paramount. In 1935: "Car 99," "'Here Comes
Clookie," "The Bride Comes Home,"" Paramount; "Powder
Smoke Range," RKO. In 1936: "The Sky Parade,"
Paramount; "The Bride Walks Out," RKO-Radio.
DUNN, ELI M.: Assistant director. In 1934: "Charlie
Chan In Paris," "David Harum,"" "Grand Canary,"' Fox.
In 1935: "Ginger," "Ladies Love Danger," "Great Hotel
Murder, " "Under Pressure," Fox.
DUNN, EMMA: Actress, b. Cheshire, England, 1875
e. private schools in England; h. 5 feet; vv. 130 pounds;
brown hair, blue eyes; hy. walking and swimming. On
the speaking stage since her early teens; played with
Richard Mansfield; starred in "Mother,"' '"The Governor's
Lady,"" "'Old Lady 31,'" "Skidding," "Daisy Mayme,"
"Courage." Entered pictures In 1919; was engaged tc
make the screen version of "Old Lady 31." Among her
pictures: "Side Street."" ""The Texan." ""Broken Dishes,"
"Manslaughter," "The Prodigal," "Compromised," "Bad
Company," "Morals for Women,"" "Bad Sister." '"This
Modern Age," "The Guilty Generation," "Under 18."
"Juvenile Court." In 1933: "'Elmer, the Great," First
National: "Private Jones," Universal; "It"s Great to be
Alive."' ""Walls of Gold," Fox; '"Dark Hazard." First
National. In 1934: ""The Quitter."" Chesterfield: ""Doctor
Monica."" Warner. In 1935: "'George White's 1935 Scan-
dals," Fox; "The Glass Key," ""The Crusades.'" Para-
mount; "The Keeper of the Bees,"' Monogram; "Ladles
Crave Excitement,"' Mascot; "Little Big Shot,"' "'Another
Face."" "Seven Keys to Baldpate." RKO. In 1936: "Mr.
Deeds Goes To Town."" Columbia; "The Harvester,'" Re-
public; "Second Wife,"' RKO-Radlo. In 1937: "When
You're in Love."" Columbia.
DUNN, FRANK G.: Artor. In 1934 appeared in
"■Bolero," Paramount. In 1935: "'Cardinal Richelieu.""
UA-20th Century.
DUNN, JACK: Actur. r. n. John Edward Powell Dunn;
I). -Vlarcli 28, 1917, Lounbrldge, Wells, England; h. 6 feet
4 inch; w. 182 pounds; brown eyes and blacK hair; p
i.uM proiessional; e. Stowe College and Trinitv College
J.efore entering pictures was a member of the British
Olympic team winning honors In figure skatin" lUdd
■ ontract to Universal.
DUNN, JAMES: Actor. b. New York City, Novem-
ber 2, ia05; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and blue eyes;
vv. 1j7 pounds: e. Trinity Public School in New Ro-
ilicilo. .\ea 'iiirk; hobby, collecting hiUlitlv colored tie.s
Stage experience in ""Sweet Adeline." Appeared In the
!h'J°u"M ..*'??,^'*""';n """'^ ^''■l" "^ob Sister." "Over
he Hill, Dance Team'; (1932) "Handle With Care."
t°V ,;^oc'«'y Girl," (1933) "Hello Sister," "Hold Me
light, "Arizona to Broadway," "Jimmy and Silly""
Sailor"3 Luck,"" Fox; "The Girl In 419," "Take 'a
Lhance." Paramount. 1934: "Hold That Girl."' "'Change
of Heart. Baby Take a Bow." "'Stand Up and Cheer."
Have a Heart," MGM ; "She Learned About Sailors"
3bo Nights in Hollywood," "Bright Eyes." Fox. In
193.): "George White's 1935 Scandals."" ""The Daring
Young Man." "'Welcome Home."" Fox; "The Payoff." FN
In WM: "Don't Get Personal." Universal; "Hearts in
Bondage," Republic. In 19:!7: "Mysterious Crossing,"'
DUNN. JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DUNN. ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DUNN, WINIFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.'\lnianac.)
DUNNE, FINLEY PETER, JR.: p. Finley Peter and
Margaret Dunne. Six years newspaper and magazine
Hork. on Boston Globe, Vanity Fair, and New York
World. Wrote dialogue on "Glory Girl," "Imitation of
Life." "Man Who Reclaimed His Head." Screen treat-
ment of "Proud Princess" and "The Day Never Came,"
in collaborat;on with Philip Dunne; collaborated on "Cleo-
patra," Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on "Under
I'ressure," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on "We Went to
College." MGM.
DUNNE, IRENE: Actress. b. Louisville, Ky., July
14. 1904; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 115 pounds; brunette
with blue-gray eyes; e. Loretta Academy in Louisville,
convent in St. Louis and was graduated in 1926 from
Chicago College of Music; in. Dr. Francis Griffln. Her
first Jtage experience was the lead in the musical plav
"Irene." She also has appeared in "Lollipops," ""Sweet-
heart Time,"' ""The City Chap."" also with the Metropolitan
Opera. In Ziegfeld's "Show Boat " she scored a hit. On
screen in "'Cimarron. " (1931-32), "'Consolation Mar-
riage," "Symphony of Six Million," (1932-33) '"Thirteen
Women,"' "No Other Woman." all RKO Radio; "Back
Street, " Universal; (1933) "The Secret of Madame
Blanche," MGM; "Silver Cord," "Ann Vickers," ""If I
Were Free." 1934: "Stingaree."" "This Man Is Mine."
"The Age of Innocence,"' RKO; "Sweet Adeline."" War-
ner. In 1935: "Roberta." RKO. In 1936: "The Mag-
nificent Obsession." "Showboat."" Universal; "Theodora
Oties Wild." Columbia.
DUNNE, PHILIP: Writer, b. New York City; p.
Finley I'eter Dunne and Margaret Dunne; e. Harvard
University. Wrote "'Flight of the Swan" for Jesse Lasky.
Dialogue on "West Point of the Air"" and "'Student
Tour," MGM. Screen play and dialogue on "Count of
Monte Cristo," 20th Century; screen treatments of "Proud
Princess" and "The Day Never Came." In collaboration
with Finley Peter Dunne, Jr.; collaborated on "Hell-
dorado." Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen play and
dialogue, "The Melody Lingers On," UA-Reliance;
■ Under Pressure," Fox, In 1936: wrote screen play "The
Last of the Mohicans^'" UA.
DUNNING, PHILLIP: Writer and Actor, b. Meriden.
Conn., Dec. 11, 1890; m. Francis Fox. Appeared on
stage in New York in "Pomander Walk" in 1911; vaude-
ville, then stage director of "Bought and Paid For," on
tour; played In "'Ruggles of Red Gap,"' New York,
"Object. Matrimony." "Biff-Bang."" "The Dancer." The
Wonderful Thing,"" ""Beware of Dogs,"" "For All of Us."
Wrote, with George Abbott. "Broadway,"" 1926; '"The
Understudy." with Jack Donahue, "Get Me in the Mov-
ies,"' '"The Erass Ring," '"Night Hostess,"" "Sweet Land
of Liberty," 1932. Produced "Those We Love; col-
laborated on story "Woman Racket.'" MGM. 1930.
Did the screen play of "Lilly Turner." First National.
1933. In 1935: collaborated on play, "Page Miss Glory,"
filmed by Warner.
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DUNSTEAD. SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Almaiiar.)
DU PONT, E. A.: Director; b. Zeltr, Germany, 1892;
e. Zeitz and lierlin; hy. reading. Editor of a Berlin
daily. Worked for producers In Germany and Italy;
then directing. Signed by Carl Laemmle, while he wa.s
visiting Iferlin In 192.5, for Universal. Producing In
Kngland and Continent; directed "Variety." In 1931)
"Atlantic." Columbia. In 1933 directed "Ladies Must
liOve." Universal. In 1935: "The Bishop Misbehaves."
.MGM. In 1936: "A Son Comes Home," "Forgotten
Paces," Paramount.
DUPREZ. FRED: Actor, b. Detroit, Mich.. Sept. 6.
|S84- dark hair. Intended medical profession but took
ui> stage work instead, on American and London stace.
Also in cabaret and radio work. For BIP, "Ueads We
Go." 1933, and "Oh, What a Duchess." 1933. In 1931:
"Danny Boy," Butclicr-Panther. In 1935: "Dance Band."
BIP; "She Must Get Married," City Films; "Queen of
Hearts." ATP; and "The Big Noise. ' Fox-British. In
193G: "Gypsy Melody," ABP. In 1937: "Head Over Heels
in Love," GB; "Okay for Sound," Gainsborough.
Baltimore. 1 in Havre de Grace, Md., and 1 in Annapolis.
Md.
DURKIN. GRACE: Actress.
Mystery." ".\ Man Betrayed."
In 19:!(1: "Tlic
Hepublic.
In 1936: "The Last of thu
DU PUIS, ART: Actor.
Mohicans," L"A.
DURAN. VAL: Actor. In 1936: "The General Died
at Dawn," Paramount. In 1937: ".loin the Marines,"
Republic; "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
DURAND, CARLOS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DURAND, DAVID: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
DURANT, JACK: Actor. b. New York City; h. 6
feet; w. 185 pounds; black hair, brown eyes. Experieme
includes vaudeville, circus, with George White's "Scandals"
and Earl Carroll's "Vanities." Played at the Palace
Theatre, N. Y. In 1934 appeared in the picture "Stand
Ip and Cheer," "She Learned About Sailors," "3iii
Nights in Hollywood," Fox. Signed Fox contract. in
1935: "Spring Tonic." Fox; "Music is Magic," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: "The Singing Kid," FN.
DURANTE, JIMMY: Actor, b. New York City, Feb-
ruary 19, 1893; h. 5 feet, 7 Inches; grey eyes and light
hair; w. 150 pounds; p. Rose and Barthelmo Durante, non-
professionals; e. public schools; m. Jeanne Olsen; hy.
hsh ng and golf. Stage experience in "The New Yorkers,"
"Show Girl." Entered films in 1929. Pictures include
"lloadhouse Nights," Paramount; "Get Rich Quick Wal-
lingford,' "The Cuban Love Song." "Her Cardboard
Lover." (1932). "Passionate Plumber," MGM; "The
I'hantom President," Paramount; "Speak Easily," MGM:
11933) "Hell Below." "WhatI No Beer," "Broadway to
Hollywood." "Meet the Baron." MGM. In 1934: "Pa-
iooka," United Artists; "Hollywood Party." MGM "Stu-
dent Tour," MGM: "Strictly Dynamite," on which he also
collaborated in writing of music and lyrics: RKO. "Georgo
ttTiite's Scandals." Fox. In 1935: "Carnival." Columbia
In lii36: "Land Without .Music." V. On stage: "Itcd.
Mot and Blue."
DURBIN. DEANNA: Actress, r. n. Edna Mae Durhin ;
b. Dec. 4, 1922, Winnipeg; h. 5 feet 2 inches; w. 100
pounds; blue eyes and brown hair; p. non-professional;
e.. Manchester Avenue school and the Bret Harte School
in Los Angeles. In 1936: "Three Smart Girls," Uni-
versal.
DUREAU, GASTON J.: Manager of film buying and
booking department, Saenger Theatres. Inc., New Or-
leans. La.; b. New Orleans, Dec. 19, 1895; e. public and
high schools. New Orleans; married. Publishing, pub-
licity and advertising business before entering motion
picture industry. With Herman Eichtenberg, motion pic-
ture operator, over 20 years ago in New Orleans. Editor
of motion picture supplement. New Orleans Item. Joined
E. V. Richards and Saenger Amusement Company, who
took over Fichtenberg's Theatres. Became head of film
buying and booking, advertising and publicity depart-
ments for Saenger. and remained in this capacity until
Saenger sold out to Publlx. To New York as associate
buyer and booker for Publix. Returned to New Orleans
to resume former duties for Saenger Theatres, December.
1932.
DURHAM, LOWELL: Actor. In 1936: "Magnificent
Obsession," Universal.
DURKEE, FRANK HAMILTON: Exhibitor. President,
F. H. Durkee's Enterprises, Baltimore, Md. ; b. Balti-
more. Md.. August 20. 1888; married; e. public schools
and University of Maryland. Banking. Store show 190S
which developed to present circuit of 20 theatres: 18 in
DURKIN, JAMES: (Sec ]9:i6 :i7 Motion ridur
DURKIN. MARY ANN: Child actress. In 19:!«: "These
Three," UA.
DURLAM, G. A.: Director and Writer, b. New York,
1893; e. public schools, specializing in lileiaiy ami a i
courses. Legitimate theatre, actor, writer and stage direc-
tor. With Railroad Administration during world war.
Film salesman. Fox; special representative, Realart;
branch manager. Famous Players, Milwaukee and sales
manager, Minneapolis; general manager, Saxe Amusement
lOnierprises. Wrote more than 25 stories produced by
riian.v luiiipanies : general manager, Story Pictures In,
As pruducer-author-director, completed 8 features for in-
deiicndcnt market; current production "Empire Builder,"
"lloniantie American" and "Captain Courage" to follow.
Engaged in research, incidental to writing and publishing
"Commodore John Paul Jones." In 1930: story and screen
play "Code of Honor," "The Lonesome Trail," "Syndi-
cate. In 1931: screen play "Montana Kid." "Oklahoma
Jim," "Man From Death Valley," "In Line of Duty."
"Partners of the Trail." Monogram; "Riders of the
North," "LTnder Texas Skies," Syndicate. Wrote and di
rected:"Two Fisted Justice," Monogram, 1932; "South of
the Santa Fe," World Wide. In 1935: collaborated on
story "Captured in Chinatown." Superior. In 1936: wro c
story and continuity "Aces and Eights." Puritan.
DURLING, E. v.: Writer. b. New York City; e.
Pliillips-Andover Academy in Massachusetts, and Wesleyan
liniversity (li. S. degree). Was on the staff of the New-
York Morning Telegraph for five years, motion picture
editor of New York Evening Globe, dramatic department
of New York Herald and New Y'ork Herald-Tribune,
Collier's Weekly stories. Entered pictures in 1925 as
scenario writer; "Almost Married," Metro; original for
"Forbidden," Universal; titled ""Reported Missing."
"".Manhattan"; adaptations and titles for Darmour-FliO,
Mickey McGulre, Toots and Casper, Barney Google series-
42 i>armour-FBO comedies; 1930-31 under contract to
Darmour.
OURNING, AL: Al Durning"s Attractions; Entertain
ment for Conventions; b. New Orleans, La., Sept. 8. 1874:
e. public school. In vaudeville. Operated suburban film
theatre, small scale. Promoted and built first large
suburban theatre in New Orleans. Helped to organi/e
first Exhibitors League. Was first road man out of New
Orleans. With feature booker in Warner Bros, first office
in New Orleans. Last brunch manager that Mutual Film
Corporation had in New Orleans. Was with Robinson
Cole. Resigned, and for past 13 years has operated own
independent film exchange, and theatrical attractions of-
fice.
D'USSEAU, LEON: Writer. b. Toledo, Ohio: e.
Toledo high school, St. John's College. University of
Michigan; m. Ottola Nesmith; has four children. Arnaud.
Leon. Andre, Loring. Associated producer, RKO Radio.
In 1933 wrote story and adaptation, "Wine. Women and
Song."" produced by I. E. Chadwick. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play "The Lost City," Regal. In 1936: on
writing stafT of Weiss productions.
DUTY, GUY: Designer, b. Cleveland, Ohio, August 4,
1880; h. 5 feet. D Inches; brown hair and green eyes; w.
155 pounds; e. public schools of Cleveland and Pitts-
burgh; l.y. collecting antiques. Was a designer for the
firm of George C. Heimendinger & Co., for 15 years, and
later designed gowns for Mllgrim"s. Became fashion
creator and designer for Fox early in July, 1931.
DUVAL, DIANE: .Actress. r. n. Jacqueline Wells
Brown; b. Denver, Col., August 30, 1915; h. 5 feet, 3
inches; w. 106 pounds; brown eyes, blond hair. Played
ciiild roles on the screen. Under contract to Universal
and appeared in the serial, '"Heroes of the West.'"
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
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DUVAL, HENRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
DUVAL. JUAN:
manae.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
LORAYNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
DUVAL.
Almanac.)
DUVAL. PAULETTE:
Almanac.)
DUVALL, ELIZABETH: Motion picture editor, Pans
News, Paris. Texas; b. Paris, Texas. March 27. 19US; p.
John and Zachie Duvall; e. Paris High School.
DUVALL, HOUSTON: Branch Manager, Columbia.
New Orleans, La.; b. Poplarville, Miss., April 16. 1899:
married; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Duvall; e. University of
Mississippi, Production manager. Crescent lied Co.
Assistant manager and booker, Kobertson-Cole Distributing
Corp. and F. U. O.. December 1922-26; salesman. Liberty
Specialty Film Co., December, 1926 to February, 1929;
branch manager. Columbia, since February, 19;i9.
DUVIVIER. JULIEN: Director and scenario writer. In
1933: "The Red Head." Harold Auten. In 1937: directed
and collaborated on adaptation of "Pepe Le Moko." Paris
Film Production.
DVORAK, ANN: Actress, r. n. Ann McKim; b. New
York City, August 2, 1912; h. 5 feet, 41/2 inches; w. 110
pounds; green eyes, brown hair; p. mother, Ann Lehr,
professional; e. graduated from Hollywood High School;
m. Leslie Fenton, professional. Was chorus girl to th«
"Hollywood Revue." Under contract to Warner and ap-
peared in: "Scarface" and "Sky Devils." In 1932:
"Stranger in Town," "The Crowd Roars," "The Strange
Lovo of Molly Louvain," "Without Consent," "Love Is a
Racket," "Three On a Match." In 1933: "College Coach,"
Warner: "The Way to Love." Paramount. In 1931:
"Massacre," "Midnight Alibi," "I Sell Anything." "Side
Streets," First National: "Friends of Mr. Sweeney."
"Housewife," "Heat Lightning." Warner. In 193o:
"Murder in the Clouds," First National; "Sweet Music."
"Dr. Socrates," Warner; "G Men," "liright Lights." FN;
"Thanks a Million." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "We
Who Are About to Die." 'Racing Lady," RKO-Radio. In
1937: ■■Midnight Court," WB.
DVORAK, GERALDINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
DWAN, ALLAN: Director. b. Toronto, Ont., Can.,
April 3, 1885; h. 5 feet, 7'/4 inches; grey hair and brown
eyes; w. 200 pounds; e. Notre Dame, Ind. ; married; hy.
all athletics. First film work was obtained by writing
and selling a scenario to Essanay. With American Film
Company, San Diego, Cal., as scenarist, scenario editor
and director for three years. Directed for Selznlck, Gold-
wyn. Triangle, C. K. Young Productions, Louise Glaum
Productions, then organized own company. He later was
connected with the Associated Exhibitors, American Releas-
ing Corporation. United Artists. Douglas Fairbanks' pic-
ture, "Robin Hood," and Paramount, switching in 1926 to
Fox, and later to First National. Returned to Fox early in
1929 and next was with MGM. Directed "What a Widow' ■
for Gloria Swanson. "Barber John's Boy." "Man to Man."
"Chances," for Warner Bros., "South Sea Rose."
"Wicked." "While Paris Sleeps." for Fox. In 1933:
"Counsel's Opiniiin." London Films; "I Spy," BIP. In
1934: "The Morning After," Majestic. In 193.5:
story and direction, "Black Sheep." Fox; directed "Navy
Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: directed "Song and
Dance Man," "High Tension." "Fifteen Maiden Lane."
"Human Cargo." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Woman
Wise." "That I May Live." 20th Century-Fox.
DWAN. DOROTHY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
OWIRE, EARL: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Riders
of Destiny." Monogram. In 1934: "West of the Divide."
"The Lucky Texan." "Randy Rides Alone." "Lawless
Frontier." Monogram. In 1935: "Toll of the Desert."
Commodore. In 1936: "Headin" for the Rio Grande." GN.
In 1937: "Arizona Days," "Trouble in Texas," GN.
DWYER, BILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
DWYER,
manac.)
DYALL, FRANKLIN: b. Liverpool, England, February
3, 1874; dark brown hair, brown eyes. Acting since 1894.
First venture into films in "Atlantic" (1929), B.I.P. ;
then "Alibi" (1930), Twickenham. In 1931: "A Night in
Montmartre," "A Safe Affair," Langham; "Creeping
Shadows," B.I.P. "Men of Steel" (1932), Langham;
"The Ringer," First Division; "The Limping Man."
Powers release. In 1933 in "The Private Life of Henry
VIII," United Artists -London Films; "Called liack.'
■'Case of Gabriel Perry," British Lion.
DWYER. BILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
DYER, ELMER G.: Cinematographer. Aerial and Pro-
cess Specialist; b. Lawrence, Kan., Aug. 24, 1892; mar-
ried, e. grammar and high school. Ornamental art glass
worker, designer, cutter and glazier for seven years.
Started with Universal Studios, 1915. Has worked for
all major studios as first cinematographer on such pic-
tures as: "Hell's Angels." "Flight." "The Great Air
Robbery." "Dawn Patrol." "Dirigible." "Air Circus."
"Night Flight," "Lost Squadron," "Central Airport,"
"Suicide Fleet," "Evangeline," "Roman Scandals," "Hips
Hips Hooray," 'Today We Live," "White Sister." "The
Right to Romance," "Air Mall," "Girl of the Golden
West." In 1933 together with Charles Marshall handled
aerial photography on "Night Flight," MGM. In 1935:
collaborated on aerial photography of "West Point of the
.4^ir," MGM; "Devil Dogs of the Air," Warner.
DR.: (See 1936-37 Motion picture
DYHRENFURTH.
Almanac. )
DYMOW, DR. OSSIP: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen pla.v "This Woman is Mine," Paramount. In
1936: collaborated on "Sins of Man," 20th Century-Fox.
DYOTT, G. M.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Director. In 1936: "We Are from
DZIGAN, E.
Kronstadt," Amkino
EACOCK, ROBERT MIDDLETON: Censor, Oklahoma
City. 1920 N. W. 17th Street. Oklahoma City. Okla. :
b. LaFayette, Ind.. February 3. 1882; p. Geo. J. and
Ella M. Eacock; e. LaFayette public schools. Culver
Military Academy. Purdue University; m. Pearl L. Rose.
Anderson. Ind.. January 27. 1904. and has four children.
Studied law, never practiced. Started in insurance busi-
ness in 1900 at LaFayette. Ind. Moved to Indianapolis
in 1901. With B. A. Richardson & Sons Agency. Re-
signed position at Indianapolis and opened an office in
Oklahoma City, under name R. M. Eacock & Co., of
which he is still president: president. Fidelity Trustee &
Deposit Co.; chairman. Board of Censors for 12 years and
other civic bodies.
EAGER. HELEN: Motion picture editor and dramatic
editor and critic. Boston Traveler. Boston; b. Marlborough.
Mass.; p. Henry and Jane Thompson Eager; e. Marl-
borough high school. Lassell Seminary, Auburndale, Mass.,
and Miss Pierces secretarial School. Boston. Feature
writer Herald-Traveler 1925-27. Motion picture editor
and critic since 1927. Dramatic editor and critic since
1933.
EAGLER, PAUL: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated
on photography of special effects, "Strike Me Pink," "The
Melociy Lingers On," "Come and Get It,"UA.
EAGLES, JAMES (JIMMY): Actor. "Son of the
Gods" (1930). First National. In 1933: "Story of Tem-
ple Drake." "To the Last Man." Paramount. In 1934:
"Massacre," First National: "He Was Her Man." War-
ner. In 1935: "Sunset Range," First Division; "Rocky
Mountain Mystery," Paramount; "Charlie Chan in Egypt."
Fox. In 193C: "The Criminal Within," Chesterfield:
"Down the Stretch," \YB: "Hidewaay Girl," Paramount.
EAMES, CLAIRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EARL, KENNETH: Writer. In 1936: story. "Love On
a Bet," RKO: collaborated on screen play "White Hunter."
20th Century-Fox.
EARLE. EDWARD: Actor. b. Toronto, Ont.; h. 6
feet; blue eyes and blond hair; w. 165 pounds; e. Toronto,
Canada; m. ; hy. tennis, swimming. Has lived in New
York. Los Angeles. Toronto. Stage experience in musical
comedy, drama, vaudeville, with Belasco. De Wolf Hop-
per. Marie Cahill. the Shuberts. Entered pictures in
1915. Screen work with Edison. "Vitagraph. Famous
Players, Metro. Universal, First National, Warners,
Columbia. Pictures include 25 0. Henry stories with
Agnes Ayres; "For France." "Lady Who Lied." "Wind."
"Twelve Miles Out," "Spring Fever," Larry Crawford
In "The Hottentot," Warner: husband in "The Next
Room." First National: "Spite Marriage." MGM;
"Smiling Irish Eyes," First National: "Kid Gloves."
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Warner. In 1933: •'Alimony Madness," Mayfalr. In
1934: "Little Miss Marker," Paramount. In 1935:
"Mutiny Aliead," Majestic. In 1936: "Magnificent Obses-
sion," "Dangerous Waters." Universal; "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames." Paramount. In 1937: "Find thie Witness."
Columbia; "History Is Made at Night." UA.
EARLE, MADELYN: .ictress. b. Saiiey. S. C. 17
years ago; h. 5 feet. 1 inch; eolden brown hair and fair
complexion; w. 97 pounds; 6. intered Limestone CoUeKe.
Pupil of Ned Wayburn. In 1934-35 in "Women Must
Dress," Monogr.im. through contest in which she was one
of five winners. In 1935: "George White's 1935 Scandals,"
Fox.
EARLES, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EARLEY. JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EARLY, DORA: Actress. In 1936: "The Music Goes
■Round," Columbia.
EARLY. DUDLEY: Writer, b. Paris. Texas. Janu-
ary 18, 1903; h. 5 feet 9% inches: dark brown hair and
gray eyes; p. W. L. Early, non-professional; e. Ware.
Texas, high school and Texas A. and M. college. Bryan,
Texas. Screen activity of nine years consists chiefly of
writing. Writer for the screen in all its branches, includ-
ing dialogue for United Artists. Also assistant to .Tohn
W. Considine, ,Tr. Joined Universal publicity dept. in
1937.
EARNEST. GEORGE: Actor. In 1934: "Beloved."'
Universal. In 1935: "Straight from the Heart." Universal.
In 1936: "Back to Nature." "Reunion." 20th ^Ilentury-
Fox.
Actor. In 1936: "Heroes of the
EARNEST, HARRY:
Range," Columbia.
EARNSHAW, HARRY: Writer. In 1932: collaborated
on story "Chandu the Magician." Fox. Collaborated on
radio drama, "Return of Chandu." filmed in 1934 by
Principal.
EASON, LORRAINE:
(See 1936-37 Almanac.)
In 1937:
EASON, MIKE: Assistant director,
flow," U.
EASON, REEVES (BREEZY): Director. b. Fryors
Point. Miss., 1891; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; red hair and blue
eyes; e. in California; m. non -professional: hy. tennis,
golf, fishing and hunting. Stage experience acting in
stock and vaudeville. Screen experience: in 1913 joined
the American Film Company as director: later joined the
Norwood Productions as author-producer-actor; then di-
rected for Universal, Fox, Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer and
Waldorf Productions and again vvith Universal. Worked
for various units In 1927-28 and then freelanced. Has
made over 200 films, including shorts and features. Also
made chariot sequences in "Ben Hur" for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer In 1925. In 1929 he directed "Lariat Kid" and
"Winged Horseman." In 1930: "Troopers Three." Tif-
fany; "Roarin' Ranch." "Trigger Tricks." "Spurs." Uni-
versal. In 1932: "Sunset Trail." Tiffany; "Honor of the
Press." "Heart Punch," Mayfalr. In 1933: "Alimony
Madness," "Dance Hall Hostess," "Behind Jury Doors,"
"Her Resale Value." "Revenge at Monte Carlo," May-
fair; "Cornered." Columbia; "Neighbors' Wives." Syn-
dicate. In 1934: "Hollywood Hoodlum." Regal. In 1935:
"Fighting Marines." "Adventures of Rex and Rinty,"
Mascot. In 1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches." WB.
EAST, CLYDE H.: Motion picture editor, Charleston
Gazette. Charleston. West Va. ; b. White Sulphur Springs.
April 7. 1899; p. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin East; e. High
School; married, has two children. Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune, 1917; Richmond News Leader, 1918; Parkersburg
(W. Va.) News, 1918-1919; Charleston Gazette, 1919.
EAST, EDWARD: (with Ralph Dunke, known as Sis-
ters of the Skillet.) In 1937: appeared In Educational
short product.
EAST, H. NEAL: Branch Manager. Paramount,
Seattle. Wash.; b. Haven. Reno County, Kan.. August 28,
1899: married; early theatre training under T. G. Bllgh,
Salem, Ore., filling capacity of prop boy. Wexford
Theatre, while going to school; remained there 5 years.
In 1918 bought half interest in Service Film and Supply
Company, Portland, Ore., as vice-president and active
member of the firm. Sold Interest and bought Liberty
Theatre, St. Helens. Ore., latter part of 1919; sold Liberty
Theatre Interest, 1921. and started with Portland Ex-
change of Paramount as salesman; assumed management
In 1923. In 1929 transferred to management of Seattle
exchange. President, Seattle Film Board of Trade.
Ear — Ebs
EASTMAN. MARY: Singer. Radio and concert singer.
In 1936: Paramount short product.
EASTMAN. MOREY K.: Actor, r. n. Morris Car!
Katz. b. Philadelphia, Pa., August 15, 1891; e. In
Philadelphia, and at Carnegie Institute of Technology,
Pittsburgh, Pa.; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; w. 160 pounds; black
hair and hazel eyes; m. Betty DeVere, professional.
Previous career In repertory stock, musical comedy, drama
and vaudeville. Holds the ranks of lieutenant commander
in the U. S. Navy. Entered pictures In 1928. Appeared
in "The Night Ride," Universal: "Dawn Patrol," First
National; "Man from Wyoming." Paramount.
EASTON, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac. )
EASTON, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EASTON, MILLER: Writer. In 1935: screen play,
"Toll of the Desert," Commodore.
EASTON, PHILIP: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EATON, CHARLES: Actor, b. Washington. D. C.
June 22. 1910; e. Professional Children's School. New
York. Stage career; "Mrs. Wlggs of Cabbage Patch,"
"Blue Bird," "Peter Ibbetson." "Naked Man." "Skid-
ding," "Peter Pan." Entered pictures in 1928 to play
in "Skidding" at Fox studio. Other pictures include:
"Badges." "The Ghost Talks." Harold in "Nightie
Knight." Willie Waller in "Harmony at Home" (1930),
all for Fox. In 1934: "Enlighten Thy Daughter." Ex-
ploitation Pictures.
EATON, DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EATON, J. W.: Exhibitor. Peahody Theatre. Memphis.
Tenn. ; b. Lynchburg. Tenn.. Dec. 3. 1882; p. dec; e.
College of Tullahoma. Tenn.; married. Was manufac-
turer of panels. Is owner and manager of Peabody Theatre.
EATON, JAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EATON, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac!
EATON. PEARL: Dance director. Started her stage
career in New York as a member of the chorus of "The
Passing Show." After this Zlegfeld made her a "Follies"
beauty and Earl Carroll featured her in one of his revues.
During this time she began to teach dancing and even-
tually was made producer for Dillingham. She has pro-
duced several shows, the first being "Three Cheers," which
starred Will Rogers. She went to Hollywood to join
RKO and Is credited with having created and directed
dance numbers in "Rio Rita." "Hit the Deck." "The
Cuckoos." "Leafhernecking." "Half Shot at Sunrise" and
"Dixiana." In 1933: "Dance, Girl, Dance," Chesterfield,
and others.
In 1936: "Skargards,
EBBESON, DAGMAR: Actress.
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
EBERHART, MIGNON G.: Writer. Wrote novel, "The
White Cockatoo," filmed in 1935 by Warner; wrote "While
the Patient Slept." filmed in 1935 by First National. In
1936: story, "Murder of Dr. Harrigan." FN; "Murder Bv
An Aristocrat," WB. In 1937: story "Dead Yesterday."
20th Century-Fox.
EBERSON, DREW: Assistant director. In 1935:
"Broadway Hostess." FN; "The Murder of Dr. Harrigan,"
"Prom This Dark Stairway," Warner. In 1936: "The
Widow from Monte Carlo." "Man Hunt." "Loudspeaker
Lowdown," "Trailin' West." "The Case of the Velvet
Claws." "The Law in Her Hands." "Fugitive in the
Sky." WB. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam.'* WB.
EBERTS, JOHN: Actor.
RKO-Radio.
In 1936: "Dancing Pirate.
EBSEN, BUDDY: Dancer. r. n. Christian Rudolph
Ebsen; b. Orlando. Fla. ; p. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ebsen;
e. two years at University of Florida, pre-medical
course; m. Ruth Cambridge, "Girl Friday" of Walter
Winchell; hy. sailing. Studied at father's dancing
school. After leaving college, went to New York. Was
soda-jerker. Chorus-boy in "Whoopee." then got sister
Vilma place in show. Show closed in Cleveland. Re-
turned to Florida, then both to Atlantic City at the
Babette Club. As dancing team, joined Benny Davis'
act. Returned to New York; in "Flying Colors." Went
to Europe, to Monte Carlo. Returning to New York,
Joined the last Zlegfeld "Follies." Went on five-week
Inur with Abe Lyman and band. Played month in summer
stock company. Re-joined Lyman, did a vaudeville tour,
then appeared at Central Park Casino as featured act.
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On screen In 1935: "Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM.
In 1936: "Captain January," "Banjo on My Knee," 20th
Century-Fox; "Born to Dance," MGM.
EBS EN, VILMA: Dancer. b. Florida; p. Mr. and
Mrs. C. K. Ebsen; e. high school; m. Bobby Dolan, or-
chestra leader. Studied at father's dancing school in
Orlando, Florida. Joined brother Buddy In New York.
Became artist's model, then joined show "Whoopee" with
Buddy. Show closed in Cleveland. Returned to Florida,
then became dancer in night club in Atlantic City.
Joined by Buddy, and danced as team at the Babette
Club. Joined Benny Davis' act. Returned to New York;
in "Flying Colors." Went to Europe, to Monte Carlo.
Returning to New York, joined the last Ziegfeld "Fol-
lies." Played month in summer stock company. Re-
joined Lyman, did a vaudeville tour, then appeared at
Central Park Casino as featured act. On screen in 1935:
•Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM.
EBURNE, MAUDE: Actress. In 1933: "Bobbers'
Roost," "Shanghai Madness," "Warrior's Husband."
"My Lips Betray," Fox; "Big Executive," Paramount;
"East of Fifth Avenue," "Fog," Columbia; "Havana
Widows," First National. In 1934: "Here Comes the
Navy," "Return of the Terror," Warner; "Lazy River."
MGM; "Love Birds." Universal. In 1935: "Ruggles of
Red Gap," Paramount; "Party Wire," Universal; "Don't
Bet on Blondes," Warner. In 1936: "Man Hunt," Warner;
"The Leavenworth Case," Republic; "Poppy," "Valiant is
the Word for Carrie," "Champagne Waltz." Paramount.
In 1937: "When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio; "Para-
dise Express," Republic.
EBY, CARL L. : Standard Times, New Bedford, Mass.;
h. Monmouth, 111., Sept. 23, 1901; e. Monmouth College;
married and has one son. Reporter, Monmouth Atlas;
Correspondent, Galesburg (111.) Register; City editor.
Newton (Iowa) News; Managing editor, Carroll (Iowa)
Herald; Drama critic, Sioux City (Iowa) Tribune.
EBY, EARL: Actor. In 1935: "Confidential," Mascot.
In 1936: "The Singing Cowboy," Republic.
EBY-ROCK, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlnianac. )
ECHOLS, CLARENCE, MRS.: Charier Member, Film
Guild, Dallas, Texas, 5001 Capitol Avenue, Dallas Texas;
li. near Metropolis, 111., 1892; p. Holman and Lucy Ander-
son; e. high school and several business courses; married
and has one son. Is active in Better Films for Children
;ind prepares bulletins for many organizations. Y.W.C.A.
and churches. 1930-31, president. Dallas Council of
Parents-Teachers. At close of this administration was
selected by the Park Board of Dallas to serve as mo-
tion picture counselor for films shown in parks during
summer. In 1932-33 was Better Film Chairman for
Dallas Council. Fifth year as motion picture chairman
for Dallas City Council of Parents-Teachers. Member,
board of directors, for the proposed Texas Children's Hos-
pital. Serving as chairman for previewing committee ap-
pointed by Interstate theatres; also supervisor of films for
Interstate. Member, National Screen Council; director.
Better Films Department for W.C.T.U. group. In charge
of special screenings of pictures for PTA groups and mem-
bers of Board of Education. Provides lists of pictures
lecommended for family shows. In charge of better films
work for the Federated Church Councils.
ECKERT. HARROLD C: Theatre editor. The Ohio
State Journal, Columbus, Ohio; b. Carthage, Mo.. July
4. 1905: p. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Eckert; e. B. S. In
business administration. Ohio State University, Class of
1925. Has been associated with Ohio State Journal since
.July. 1927. Is active in Variety Club.
ECKHAROT, CLYDE W.: Exchange Manager. Fox
Film, Chicago; b. Canton, Ohio. October 21. 1883: mar-
ried. Legitimate theatre business in capacity of publicity,
exploitation, management theatrical companies and con-
nections with summer parks during summer period. Started
•S2 years ago with Fox Film as branch manager. Pittsburgh,
Chicago, then promoted to New York; 4 years as assistant
to general manager, Winfield Sheehan. President. Film
Board of Trade, Chicago.
ECKHARDT, OLIVER: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
ECKHARDT, WILLIAM: Assistant director. In 1935:
"Music is Magic." "Champagne Charlie." "Charlie Chan's
Secret." "Silk Hat Kid," "Charlie Chan in Egypt." "$10
Raise," "Life Begins at 40." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Back to Nature," "Pepper," "Charlie Chan at the Cir-
cus." "The First Baby," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"The Holy Terror," "Step Lively. Jeeves," 20th Century-
Fox.
EC KM ART, LOIS: Actress. In 1934 appeared In
"George Whites Scandals," Fox. In 1935: "George
While's 1935 Scandals," Fox.
ECKMAN, SAM, Jr.: Managing Director, Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer Pictures. Ltd., London and New Empire. Ltd.,
Lundon. Also Director of MGM British Studios Ltd.,
London. Entered industry in U. S. in 1910. became pres-
ident of New York Exhibitors' League. New York manager
of Mutual Film Corporation In 1914. later assumed man-
agement of New York branch of Triangle Film Corpora-
tion. In 1917 took charge of the New York office of the
Goldwyn Picture Corporation and in 1922 was elected
vice-president of Goldwyn Distributing Corporation, taking
over management of the entire Eastern Division. On
amalgamation with Metro and formation of Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer in 1924 assumed charge of the New England, New
York and New Jersey districts. Was appointed man-
agin,; director of Jury-Metro-Goldwyn. Ltd.. London (Now
-MGM Pictures. Ltd.) in 1927. Past president. New
York Film Board of Trade. President. British Kinema-
tograph Renters' Society, 1931-34.
EDDELS, BEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac. )
EDDY. ARTHUR W.: Trade Journalism, b. Pawtucket,
R. I. Worked on various New England newspapers both
in daily and weekly field; motion picture editor of The
Billboard; news editor of Exhibitors Dally Review; per-
sonal publicity man tor several stars and author of a few
produced scripts; formerly managing editor and now as-
sociate editor of The Film Daily.
EDDY, DON: Publicity. Was publicity director Radio
Pictures. Los Angeles, Cal. ; b. Hannibal. Mo.. July 1,
1896; h. 5 feet 8 inches: brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 200 pounds; p. Jessie Hynes and W. T. Eddy; e.
Hannibal (Mo.) high school: hy. golf, tennis, fishing.
EDDY, HELEN JEROME: Actress, b. New York City.
h. 5 feet 7 inches: dark hair, hazel eyes; w. 135 pounds;
p. Katherlne Humphrey and Jerome Eddy ; e. Manual Art
high school, and the University of California. Berkeley,
Cal. : hy. outdoor sports and books. Stage experience with
the Pasadena Community players for many years. Entered
pictures in 1919 and has had various roles in "Quality
Street." "Two Lovers." "Life" and "Thirteen Washing-
ton Square." Her 1929 pictures include "Blue Skies."
Fox; "Midstream." Tiffany-Stahl; Vitaphone No. 3778.
"Niagara Falls,'* No. 3740, "Christmas Knight." In
1933: "Torch Singer," Paramount: "Broadway Thru a
Keyhole," United Artists. In 1934: "Riptide." MGM;
"Helldorado." Fox: "Girl of the Limberlost." Monogram-
"Unknown Blonde." Majestic. In 1935: "The Girl from
Tenth Avenue," FN; "A Shot In the Dark," Chesterfield;
"The Keeper of the Bees." Monogram. In 1936: "Klon-
dike Annie." P-aramount ; "The Country Doctor." "The
Crime of Dr. Forbes." "Reunion" and "Stowaway." 20th
Century-Fox; "Garden of Allah." UA; "Winterset." RKO-
Radio.
EDDY. LORRAINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manjLC. )
EDDY. NELSON: Singer and Actor, b. Providence.
R. I., in 1901; h. 6 feet; blond hair and blue eyes; w.
173 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. William Darius Eddy; e.
Rhode Island Normal School, night school, correspondence
courses; hy. outdoor sports. Was telephone operator,
shipping department. Mott Iron Works ; next in
art department of Philadelphia "Press." Was reporter
and copy reader, for the "Press," "Evening Ledger" and
"Bulletin." Wrote ad copy for N. W. Ayer and Son, and
George Edwards Company. Was taught singing by David
Bispham. William W. Villonat, and Dr. Edouard Lippe.
Appeared In "The Marriage Tax." Sang leading baritone
roles for Savoy Opera Company in "lolanthe" and
"Pirates of Penzance." Sang for Philadelphia Operatic
Society and Philadelphia Civic Opera. Made New York
debut in "Wozzeck." Studied in Dresden and Paris.
Has sung "Parsifal," Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Verdi's "Requiem." etc., with choral organizatlcins. Un-
der contract to MGM. in 1933 appeared in "Broadway to
Hollywood," "Dancing Lady." In 1934 in "Student
Tour." and in 1935 in "Naughty Marietta." In 1936:
"Rose Marie." MGM. In 1937: "Maytime." MGM. Ap-
pears on weekly radio program during winter season. De-
votes three months each year to concert tours, coast to
coast.
EDELMAN. LOU: Supervisor. In 1934: "Here Comes
the Navy." Warner. In 1935: "Devil Dogs of the Air."
Warner; "G Men." FN. In 1936: "Bullets or Ballots,"
FN. In 1937: "Marked Woman," WB.
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EDELSTEIN, JACOUES: Managing director, MGM,
h'pain. b. Dwinsk, Latvia, April 21, 1898; p. Mr. and
Mrs. B. Edelstein; e. St. Georges School, London; Ecole
Commercial, Paris; widower. Was president own com-
panj'. Films E R K A, France. Represented Goldwyn
I'ictures Corporation. Ten years with Metro-Goldwyn-
Maycr; five years sales manager in France, Belgium ani"
Egypt, and five years managing director. Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer, Iberica S. A., Spain.
EDENS, ROGER: Arranger and composer, b. Eden-
Ion, N. C. : p. non -professionals; e. high school and
Virginia and Texas Universities. Started writing music
and lyrics for Ethel Merman's shows in New York. To
I'nited Artists to work on Miss Merman's material in
"Kid Millions." Worked on "We're Not Dressing,"
Paramount. Co-author of song "Eadie Was a Lady."
Brought to MGM in 1934. Arrangements include "Reck-
less." "Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM (193.')). In
1936: "The Great Ziegfeld." "San Francisco," "Born to
Dance," MGM. Appeared in "Broadway Melody of 1936."
EDESON. ARTHUR: Director of pliotography. b.
Xew York City. Oct. 24. 1891: p. mother; e. College of
(he City of New York. Before film work was portrait pho-
tographer. Amone pictures filmed are "Robin Hood."
"The Big Trail," "Frankenstein," Universal; "All
• Hiiot on the Western Front," Univ.; "The Big Brain,"
Radio: "The Life of ,Timmv Do'.an." Warner: "The In-
visible Man." Universal; "His Double Life." Paramount:
"Palooka." TTnited Artists: "Here Comes the Navy." "The
Merry Frinks," "Devil Dogs of the Air," Warner. In
1935: "While the Patient Slept." First National; "Dinky,"
Warner: "Mutiny on the Bounty." MGM. In 1936: "Ceil-
ing Zero." FN; "China Clipper." "GoUidiggers of 1937,"
WB. In 1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches." WB.
EDESON, ROBERT. Actor. b. New Orleans, La.;
h. 6 feet; gray hair and hazel eyes; w. 185 pounds; p.
George R. Edeson. professional; e. Polytechnic Institute.
Brooklyn. N. Y. ; stage training received in early child-
hood, father being producer and manager; m. Mrs. Alda
Edesnn. non -professional : h. golf, painting, writing and
collecting of pewter and antiques; stage exnerience of in
years with the Empire Stock company. New York; 10
years starring under the management of Henry B. Harris
in "The Little Minister." an American company: also
appeared In "Strongheart." "Classmates." "Fine Feath-
ers," "The Knife." "Hanson's Folly" and many others.
Screen experience of many years, having appeared as
Matthew In "King of Kings" during his five years at
Cecil B. DeMllle's studios, and In "Chicago" and others.
The talkers in which he has appeared are "The Little
Wildcat." "The Home Towners" for Warner Brothers;
"The Doctor's Secret" for Paramount; and "The Man
Higher Vt>" and "Dynamite" for Metro-Goldwyn-Maver:
1929 In "The Power of the Press." Columbia; "A Most
Immoral Lady." "Little .Tohnny .Tones," First National;
Romance of the Rio Grande." Fox: "Way of All Men"
(1930). First National: "Cameo KIrby" (1930), Fox;
"Pardon My Gun." "Swing High" (1930). Pathe.
EDGAR. KINDLE: Actor. In 1935: "The Scarlet
Pimpernel." Ignited Artists: "Strauss' Great Waltz." Tom
Arnold. In 1930: "A Star Fell from Heaven." "The Tenth
Man," ABP.
EDINGTON, HARRY: In agency business in Holly-
wood handling, among others. Greta Garbo, Marlene Diet-
rich. Ann Harding. Gladys Swarthout. Grace Moore, Nelson
Eddv. Lawrence Tibhett. .Toel McCrea. He was formerly a
production oflfici.il identified with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Married to Barbara Kent.
EDINGTON. JOHN P.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mriianac.)
EDMOND. HERNDON: Branch manager: e. public
schools: not married. In drapery, then grain elevator busi-
ness. (B. and O. R R ). before entering motion picture
industry. Was with General Film Company: next in
United States Armv: ioined Robertson Co'e* Fanio'is
Plavers-Lasky : Metro: Metro-Goldwyn. Became Fox branch
manager at Seattle: with Fox 13 years.
EDMONDS. WALTER D.: Writer. In 193.5: storv
"The Farmer Takes a Wife." Fox.
EDMUNDS. ROBERT: Writer. Collaborated or bus
written story or dialogue for the following British films:
In 1934: ".Tack Ahoy!". "My Heart Is Calling." "Ever-
green." "My Song for You." Gaumont-British : "Love.
Life, and Laughter." ATP. In 193.5: "The Clairvoyant."
Gaumont-British: "Boys Will Be Boys." G!>inshorou"h ;
"Two Hearts in Harmony." Time Prod.: "Get Off My
Foot," Warner-British: "Public Nuisance No. 1." Cecil.
In 1936: "Where There's a Will," "Windbag, the
Sailor." Gainsborough; "Educated Evans," Warner-
British; "Feather Your Nest," ATP. In 1937: "Three
Mad Men," Alexander; "The Medicine Man."
EDOUART. FARCIOT: In 1933 collaborated on tech-
nical effects, "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In 193.5 ■
collaborated on special photographic effects, "The Big
Broadcast of 1936." "Coronado." "It's a Great Life."
"Annapolis Farewell." "The Bride Comes Home," "Col-
legiate," "Hands Across the Table." "Here Comes Cookie."
"The Last Outpost." "Little America." "Millions in the
Air," "Peter Ibbctson," "Rose of the Rancho," "Ship
Cafe." "So Red the Rose." "Two Fisted." "Two f')
Tonight," "The Virginia Judge," "Wanderer of th"
Wasteland." "All the King's Horses." "College Scandal."
"The Crusades." "The Glass Key," "Goin' to Town, "
"Hold 'Em Yale." "Lives of a Bengal Lancer." "Man o-i
the Flying Trapeze." "McFadden's Flats." "Men With-
out Names." "Paris In Spring." "People Will Talk. "
"Ruggles of Red Gap." "Stolen Harmony." Paramount.
In 1936: collaborated on special effects. "Desire." "The
Princess Comes Across." "The Plainsman," Paramount. In
1937: "Swing High, Swing Low," Paramount.
EDWARD. LILLIE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play. "Front Page Woman," Warner.
EDWARDES, OLGA: Actress. In 1937: "The Dominant
Sex." ABP.
EDWARDS. AARON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture A'-
manac. )
EDWARDS. ALAN: Actor, b. New York City. .Tune
3. 1900; h. 6 feet. 1 inch; dark brown hair and brown
eyes: w. 190 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Sands; e. private
schools. Rutgers and Princeton University: not married:
hy. flying. Leading man on New York stage for ten years
for .lane Cowl. Madge Kennedy. Nora Bayes. Dorothy
Stone. George M. Cohan and others. Appeared in "The
White Sister." "Clear All Wires." "Looking Forward "
"Stage Mother," "The Show-Off," MG.M; "Life In the
Raw." "The Frontier Marshal." Fox: "Women Mu-^f
Dress." Monogram. In 1936: "Ring Around the Moon."
Chesterfield: "Forgotten Faces." Paramount; "Make Way
for a Lady." RKO-Radio.
EDWARDS. CHARLES S.: b. Pilot Point. Texas, on
Nov. 5. 1907; p. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Edwards; c.
two years Abilene Christian College, and six months busi-
ness school. First in dry goods store, then m_^nager of shoe
store. Arlington. Texas, then shoe salesman. In 1930 re-
turned to Pilot Point and joined E. P. Selz. owner of
Oueen Theatre. Theatre wired for sound on Oct. 2. 1939.
Became active manager October. 1931. On Aug. 11, 1933.
at death of Mr. Selz. was retained by estate to run the
theatre. On .Tan. 1. 1936. sold theatre. Stockholder and
manager of Western Auto Store, Denton. Texas. Plans
return to exhibition.
EDWARDS. CLIFF: b. Hannibal. Mo. h. 5 feet 5V4
Inches: brown hair and eyes; w. 145 pounds; n. Nellie
and Edward Edwards, non-professionals: e. St. Louis
public schools: hy. golf, fishing. He has appeared In the
following screen productions: "Marianne." "So This Is
College." "Good News." "Those Three French Girls"
(1930). "Dough Boys" (1930). Metro-Goldwyn-Maver:
"Lord Bvron of Broadway." "Montana Moon." "Way
Out West" and "War Babies." all for Metro-Goldwvn-
Mayer. In 1933: MGM short product. "Flying Devils."
Radio: "Take a Chance." Paramount. In 1934- "rjenr^r.
White's Scandals." Fox. In 1935: "George White's 1935
Scandals." Fox: "Red Salute." UA-Reliance. In 1936:
"The Man I Marry," U.
EDWARDS. CULLY: Actor. In 1935: "Stolen Har-
mony." Paramount.
EDWARDS. EDGAR: Actor. In 1936: "His Brother's
Wife." MGM.
EDWARDS. ELSIE GUSHEE (MRS. B. LOGAN):
President. Chester Pike Better Films Council: motion
picture chairman. Delaware County Federation of Women's
Clubs; b. .Tersev City. N. .!., .Tan. 21. 1896: p. Mr. and
Mrs. T. G. Williams: e. high school, and extension course
at University of Pennsylvania on child psychology; mar-
ried. Organized first Better Films Council in Pennsyl-
vania. Assisted In organizing Old York Road Better
Films. County chairman, motion pictures. General Fed-
eration of Women's Clubs, since 1930. Delaware county
chairman of Philadelphia .Tunior Cinema Guild.
EDWARDS. GEORGE C: Projectionist. Warner Broi :
h. Toronto. Ontario. Canada. .Tune 13. 1874: married; e
nnblle and high schools, followed by special courses.
Upper Canada College. Lanternlst «nd lecturer. Hodkln-
3on'8 Tours, photographer of travel material. Introduced
motion pictures as part of travel lectures. 1897; in-
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stallation of motion picture apparatus in theatres 1904-07 ;
demonstrator color processes for motion picture work:
iaib-17 president. Local 306. lATSE. 1917-20 superrigor
and puixiiaiiiig agent, Y. Al. C. A.- A. E. F., cinema
department. France: 1921-23, general manager. Screen-
craft Service. I'aris: 1923-29 editor. "The American
I'rojectionist" : 1929-31, international president. The
American Projection Society. Inc.. Fellow. Society of
Motion Picture Engineers, active member of committees
on Practical Projection Exchange. Practice and Member-
ship; writer of articles on practical projection.
EDWARDS. GUS: Actor. b. August 18. 1881: h. 5
feet 7 inches: brown hair and eyes: w. 168 pounds: p.
Johanna and Maurice Simon, non-professionals: e. in
Brooklyn: m. ; hy. fishing. Had extensive stage experi-
ence. Screen appearances include "The Doll Shop." "The
Song Writers' Itevue." and others for Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer. Appeared in 1929 in "The Hollywood Kevue."
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Metro Movietone acts. Also in
1932-33 in Paramount Screen Songs. In 1933: "Mr.
Broadway." produced by Broadway-Hollywood Productions.
EDWARDS. HARRY: Director. b. London. Canada;
hy. fishing and hunting. Entered films about 1912 as
prop boy; started directing for Nestor; then two-reel
comedies for Universal; 1928 became a director, working
for Fox. L-Ko, National; directed twelve pictures for
Hallroom Boys later Exceptional Pictures, Educational.
Universal, Mack Sennett; Harry Langdon in "Tramp.
Tramp, Tramp," First National; shorts for Sennett in
1928-29; freelancing in 1929; directed independent shorts
In 1930; "Blazes." "SummervlUe Comedies" Nos. 4 and 5,
"The Gorilla Walks" and Lloyd Hamilton Comedies for
Universal in 1930-31. In 1936: "Juggernaut." Twicken-
ham.
EDWARDS, HENRY: Actor and director, b. Weston-
Super-Mare, England, September 18, 1882; h. 5 feet 11
inches; brown hair and brown eyes; m. Chrissle White,
actress; hy. photography. Stage actor, author and pro-
ducer in England and America since 1900. Entered Sims
in 1915; appeared in British si'ent productions: "The
City of Beautiful Nonsense," "The Amazing Quest of
Ernest Bliss." "A Lunatic at Large." "Lily of the
Alley." "Boden's Boy," "Owd Bob," "The Flag Lieuten-
ant," "The Fake." "The Joker," "Further Adventures of
Flag Lieutenant," and many others. Since advent of
sound has made: "The Call of the Sea." "The Girl in
the Night." "Stranglehold." "Brother Alfred." B.I. P..
"The Barton Mystery," Paramount British, and "The
Piatt Lieutenant." talker version. B. and D. (1932).
Directed for Paramount-British. Directed and played lead
in "General John Regan." (1933) B. & D. In 1934:
directed "The Lash," Radio British. In 1935: directed
"The Private Secretary." Twickenham; directed "Scrooge,"
Paramount-Julius Hagen.
EDWARDS. MARCELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
Actress. In 1936: "Give Us
In 1936: "The Fly-
EDWARDS, MATTIE:
This Night." Paramount.
EDWARDS. MAUDIE: Actress,
ing Doctor," 20th Century-Fox.
EDWARDS, NEELY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EDWARDS, ROWLAND G.: Production manager anA
director. b. New York City; e. New York and St.
John's Military Academy. Delafleld. Wis.: h. 5 feet 9%
inches; w. 180 ppunils; brown hair, brown eyes: hy.
fishing. Actor and stage director for 20 years ; author of
55 successful one- act plays; was general studio production
manager of Famous Players East Coast studio for two
years; also director.
EDWARDS. SARAH: Actress. Appeared in "Glorify-
ing the American Girl" (1929), Paramount. In 1935:
"The World Accuses," Chesterfield; "Welcome Home,"
Fox; "The Dark Angel," UA ; "Two Fisted," Paramount.
In 1936: "The Golden Arrow." "Earthworm Tractors,"
WB; "Palm Springs," "Early to Bed," Paramount. In
1937: "We're on the Jury," RKO-Radio.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div, - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
real nanna
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
EDWARDS, SNITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EDWARDS. WALDO: (See 1936-37 Motion Piclun/
Almanac. )
EDWARDS. WESTON: Writer. In 1935: screen play
■Hustlers I'aradise." 'Wikl Mustang." "The Last of thi-
Clintons," Ajax.
EFFINGER, HERBERT: Ueneial manager. Victoria
Amusement in Shamokin. Mahanoy City. Mt. Carmel.
Tamaqua and Lansford, all in I'ennsylvanla; b. Phila-
delphia. Pa., January 2, 1890; married; e. public and
high school. Salesman for wholesale jewelry until age of
20. Started in motion picture business as chief usher
in Leader theatre, Philadelphia, Pa., with mother. Built
and operated Strand theatre in Philadelphia. Pa., 1917.
In 1924 leased 69th Street theatre. Leased Lansdowne and
Waverly theatres in 1927 with Stanley Co. Built Wynne
theatre. Bought Wm. Penn theatre with Stanley Co.
Leased Lawndale. Egyptian, Embassy and Glenside thea-
tres. Disposed of all leases to Stanley Co. in 1929. Now
general manager. Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises.
EGAN. BETTY: Actress. r. n. Florence Elizabeth
Egan; b. Vancouver, B. C, August 5, 1909; h. 5 feet
Vz inch: brown hair and green eyes; w. 103 pounds; p.
Arabella Whitney and .lames J. Egan, professionals: e.
Hollywood, Cal., high school, received her stage training
at Belcher's school; not married; hy. dancing and horse-
back riding. One year with Fanchon and Marco: two
with Publix theatres and appeared in a play with Frank
Egan at the age of six weeks. Screen activities cover
a period of 11 years; protege of Mary Pickford's in
"Little Lord Fauntleroy." Her work in pictures also
includes Tiffany-Stahls color picture. "Girl of Today";
three novelty leads in Universal pictures; second lead in
"The Man in Hobbles." with Johnny Harron and Lila Lee.
EGAN. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EGAN, MICHAEL: Writer. In 1937: wrote play "The
Dominant Sex," ABP.
EGAN, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EG AW A, UREO: Actor, r. n. Ereo Egawa. b. Yoko-
hama, Japan, Sept. 12, 1902; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; 128 pounds;
married; e. French commercial school, middle schooU
Was scenario-writer. .Joined Kamata Studio. Shochlku
Cinema Co. 1931. then with Nikkatsu Co. Films in-
clude: "Joriku Dai-Ippo." "Tokyo no Onna."
EGGERTH, MARTA: Actress, b. Hungary; brown
hair. Films include "Trara um Lelbe." 1931: "Der
Draufganger," UFA; "Eine Nacht im Grand Hotel":
"Der Frauendiplomat." Hisa Film Company, 1932; "Es
War Einmal Ein Walzer" ; "Ein Lied, Ein Kuss, Eln
Madel" ; "Moderne Mitgitt" : "Traum von Schonbrunn" :
"Kaiserwalzer," 1933: "Blume von Hawai" ; "Der Zare-
witsch," "Mein Herz Ruft Nach Dir," 1934, UFA; "Ihr
Gorsster Erfolg," "Casta Diva," produced in Rome; "The
Unfinished Symphony," "My Heart is Calling," GB. Now
with Universal. In 1935: "The Czardas Duchess," Ufa;
"The Divine Spark." GB.
EGLINTON. WILLIAM: Head of the camera depart-
ment, RKO-Radio Pictures studios. b. New York,
October 4. 1898. Formerly with Paramount, starting as
portrait artist, then still camera department, and finally
was put in charge of both the still and film camera
departments. When the eastern studio closed he went to
Hollywood to head the camera department at the FBO
studios and when RKO-Radio took over FBO he was
maintained in the same position.
EGNAL, MICHAEL H.: Exhibitor. Broadway Thea
tre, Bridgeport. Pa.; b. Johannesburg. South Africa. Sept.
15, 1904; p. James and Fannie Egnal; e. law school and
regular undergraduate schools. Maintains law offices,
2005 North American BIdg., Phila.. Pa. Exhibitor and
attorney for exhibitors. Vice-president for third time of
MPTO of Eastern Pennsylvania; member of Variety Clu*)
Tent No. 13. Maintains law offices. North American
Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa.; co-counsel and director. MPTO
of Eastern Pennsylvania; director. Northern Liberties Hos-
pital, Philadelphia.
EGNER, RUSSELL F.: Exchange manager, b. Lime-
port, Pa.. .Tune 1, 1895; married; p. Sylvester Egner; e.
college, business administration, psychology and visual
education; AB degree earned in 3 years, and won an honor-
ary scholarship in Phi Kappa Phi, national honorary fra-
ternity. In World War associated with unit of Surgeon
General's office, produced medical and general health and
hygiene motion pictures for army camps and various educa-
tional institutions in the country. Faculty member of the
University of Pittsburgh, Pa., as head of Public Service
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Department: then University of Utah as director of
Bureau of Visual Education. Salesman. MOM. Salt Lake
City, then special sales representative. Salt Lake City.
Denver and other branches in western part of TI. S. :
branch manager. Kansas City; employed by MOM for 5
yei.rs. .Toined United Artists, Sentpmber. 1928: was 3
years in San Francisco and 4 in Milwaukee.
EGOROVA, G.: Actress. In 1936: "Nightingale." Am-
kino.
EIBEN. STEPHEN: Cameraman, b. Budapest. Hun-
gary. Dec. 21. 1902; e. grammar school. Among pictures
photographed are "Old Scoundrel." UFA. 19.S2. In 19S3:
"Rakoozy March"; in 1934: "Spring Parade." "Peter."
Universal: "Ball at the Savoy." City Productions; "Roorn
for the Aged." City Productions: "Fairy Tale Car "
Reflektor Production: "Emmy." Muveszfllm Productions;
"Wistaria." Patria Productions. In 1935: "Thanks for
Knocking Me Over." Hermes Production; "This Villa '•
For Sale." Cinema ProiUictions. Budapest. In 1936 pholo-
Kraphed 10 pictures made in Budapest.
EICHBERGER, WILLI: Actor. In 1936: "Llebelei."
General Foreign Sales.
EILERS. SALLY: Actress, h. New York City. Decem-
ber 11. 1908: h. 5 feet 3 Inches; auburn hair and brown
eyes; w. 110 pounds: p. Paula F. Bilmont and Peter
Eilers. non-professionals; e. Fairfax high school; received
her stage training with Belcher, dancing; div. "Hoot"
Gibson: ra. Harry Joe Brown, director: son horn Septem-
ber. 1934. Screen experience consists of appearances In
Mack Sennett'a "Gocdbye Kiss." Warner Brothers' "Cradle
Snatchers." "Slightly Used" and "Trial Marriage." and
Fox's "Dry Martini": In 1929: "Broadway Babies." First
National: "Sailors' Holiday." Pathe: and in 1930 In "The
Long. Long Trail." "Roaring Ranfh." "Trigger Tricks."
TTtiiversal: "She roiikin't Sav No." Warner Bros.: "Bad
Girl," Fox. (19:n). "Over the Hill." (1932). "Dance
Team." "Disorderly Conduct." "Hat Check Girl." all Fox:
(1933) "Second Hand Wife." "Sailor's Luck," "State
Fair." all Fox; "Central Airport." First National: "Made
on Broadway." MGM; "Hold Me Tight." "Walls of
Gold." Fox: "I Spy." BIP. In 1934: "She Made Her
Bed." Paramount; "Three on a Honevmoon " Fnx. In
193.": "Carnival." Columbia: "Alias Mary Dow." "Re-
member Last Night." Universal; "Pursuit." MGM. In
1936: ".Strike Me Pink." UA: "Don't Get Personal."
TTnivevsal: "Without Orders," RKO; "Florida Special."
Paramount.
EINFELD. S. CHARLES: Director of advertising and
publicity. Warner Bros.. Inc., and vice-president. Vita-
granh Corporation, h. New York. Oct. 25. 1901; p.
Richard and Cecilia Kinfeld: e. high school, preparatory
school and Columbia University; m. May Band Kinfeld;
son. Richard Barnard, daughter Lise S. and daughter.
Linda. In the business for 17 years, two of which were
with Warner Bfos. and ten with First National- nre-
Tiouslv at the Vitaeranh studio in the days of V.I/.S.E.
In 19.';." made vice-president of Vitagraph Corporation.
EIRENBERG. BEN: Salesman, h. Chicago. III.. Sent.
1. lSn7; married. With TTniversal Film Exchange in Chi-
cago in various capacities from poster hov to salesman for a
"prind of 19 years Left .Tan. 19. 1935. to take charge of
Chicago office of B. N. .Tudell. Inc. November 30. 1936.
joined Ignited Artists, as Salesman. Chicago.
EISENBER6. RUDOLPH: Lavpyer. General Theatre
Exchange: h New York City. .January 19, 1904: married:
e. City College: New York University. Attorney. Sne-
cialist in theatrical law and stage and screen nrodnction
matters. Manager for General Play Comnany; authors' and
artists' representative. Formerly associated with Raymond
Gallo in Broadway productions such as "Philadelphia" and
"Perfectly Scandalous." Legal representative and sales
manager. Reliable Pictures Corp.
EISENDRATH, COSMAN: City editor, Daily Herald,
Biloxl, Miss.; b. Chicago. 111., May 13. 1906; p. M. C.
Eisendrath: e. Milwaukee Normal; has two children. City
editor of Daily Herald 12 years.
EISENSTEIN, SERGEI M.: Director. b. Riga,
Russia. January 24. 1898: e. Riga and Petrograd. Insti-
tute of Engineering in Petrograd; h. 5 feet. 7 Inches;
w. 160 pounds: brown hair,, gray eyes; hy. lawn tennis.
In 1916 began creating designs for the experimental little
theatre: his career was interrupted by the war. after
which he again returned to theatrical art work: later
Introduced radical ideas in staging of such plays as
"Listen. Moscow" and "Gas Masks"; his desire to recreate
actual life on the stage brought him to a study of motion
pictures and in 1924 he made "Strike," the first example
of his "mass" method; later directed "Potemkin." "Ten
Days That Shook the World" and "Old and New": in
addition to his film activities, he has been teaching
theory and practice of motion picture direction at the
State Technical Institute of the Cinema in Moscow and i;
head of the Cinema Division of the Psycho-Physical
Laboratories organized to study tlje reactions of the ipec-
tator: he speaks English, German. French and Japanese
besides his native tongue; was brought to Paramount to
direct a picture to combine his unique silent screen tech-
nique with the talking film: also gave lectures on film
technique at Harvard. Yale and Columbia. In 1933
directed "Potemkin." Klnematrsde; "Thunder Over
Mexico." Sol Lesser. Returned to Europe.
EISLER, HANS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EKEZIAN. HENRY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In 1935: "The Man
on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount.
EKK. NIKOLAI: Director, actor, and writer. In 1936:
directed, collaborated on story and appeared in "Night-
ingale," Amkino.
EKLUND, KARIN: Actress. In 1936: ".Skargards,"
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
EKMAN, GOSTA: Actress, b. Sweden. Began screen
career at an early age, most of initial screen work being
with Jenny Haselquist. Has appeared in many Conti-
nental films, among them "The Strange Girl," In which
he portrayed the role of Karl XII: "The Golden Clown."
and "Discord." the last two being distributed In the
United States by Pathe. Played the title role In
"Faust." Ufa production released in America. Guest
performances at Stockholm for five months of the year
and then at Copenhagen, Oslo and Helslngfors. In 1935:
"Swedenhielms," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
ELAINE. SYBIL: Actress and singer. In 1935: "The
People's Enemy," RKO; Vitaphone short product.
ELAMBERT. PAULETTE: Child actress. In 1935: "La
Maternelle," John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
ELDER, 'CLARENCE: Director of Studios, British In-
ternational Pictures, London, b. Glasgow, Scotland: mar-
ried; e. Glasgow University. Paris and London. In charge
of architectural decor for Associated British Picture
Corporation and Supervising Art Director for B. I. P. be-
fore present appointment. Supervised over 250 pictures,
including "Blossom Time," "Abdul the Damned," "Invita-
tion to the Waltz." ' I Give My Heart," and the earlier
B. I. P. pictures "Blackmail." "Atlantic," and "Picca-
dilly"; working with such celebrated directors as Hitch-
cock. Czinner, Bentley, Stein and Dupont.
ELDER, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELDER KIN, J. K.: Consulting Engineer. Forest Manu-
facturing Corp., Belleville. N. J.; b. Portland, Oregon
April 12. 1891; married: e. University of Colorado; re-
search engineer with Thos. A. Edison, three years; con-
sulting engineer, five years specializing in rectification
of alternating current. Designed and built the first hot
cathode type of rectifier for projection. Designed ind
built first rectifiers to replace batteries used with sound
equipment. Past seventeen years devoted exclusively to
research and development of rectifiers and other devices
for projection and sound.
ELDREDGE. JOHN: Actor. In 1934: "Flirtation
Walk," First National. In 1935: "The White Cockatoo,"
"Oil for the Lamps of China." "The Goose and the
Gander," "Dr. Socrates," "Dangerous," Warner; "The
Woman in Red." "The Girl from Tenth Avenue." "Man
nf Iron." FN. In 1936: "Snowed Under," "Murd.er By
An Aristocrat." Warner; "Follow Your Heart." Republic;
"His Brother's Wife." MGM. In 1937; "The Holy
Terror." "Fair Warning." 20th Century-Fox; "Mysterious
Crossing." U.
ELDRIDGE. FLORENCE: Actress. r. n. Florence
Eldridge MacKechnie: b. Brooklyn. New York, September
5. 1904; h. 5 feet 4% inches; light brown hair and brown
eyes: w. 110 pounds; p. Clara Eugenie and Charles James
MacKechnie. non -professionals; e. Girls' high school.
Brooklyn; m. Fredric March, professional: hy. tennis,
horseback riding and home making. On the stage has
appeared in a number of well known plays. Screen ex-
perience in the following Paramount productions: "Studio
Murder Mystery." "Charming Sinners" and "Greene
Murder Case." "The Matrimonial Bed" (1930). Warner
Bros. In 1933: "Story of Temple Drake." Paramoun'.
In 1934: "A Modern Hero," First National. In 1935:
"Les Miserables." LTA-20th Century. In 1936: "Mary of
Scotland," RKO-Radio.
ELEANOR, PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELINOR, CARLI: Musical director and orchestra
leader, b. Bucharest, Rumania, September 21, 1890; h.
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5 feet 8 Inches; w. 145 pounds; black hair, brown eyes;
e. public schools of Bucharest and the Bucharest Con-
servatory of Music; hy. building artistic fish ponds.
Wrote scores for "Birth of a Nation," "Intolerance" and
other productions. Conducted orchestra at the California
Theatre in Los AuKeles for five years. Left the Carthay
Circle, after being with them for four years, to become
musical director at Fox Movietone City. Wrote scores for
the Fox pictures "What Price Glory" and "7th Heaven."
ELISBURG, HERB: Publicity and advertising director,
Essaness Theatres, Chicago, 111.; b. Chicago, June 5, 1905;
p. Louis and Klizabeth Ellsburg; e. Hyde Park and
Englewood High Schools; Elgin Academy and Junior Col-
lege- Northwestern University Scnool of Journalism. Was
editor. Camp Roosevelt News. High School World, High
School News, High School Tribune, High School Journal.
Around The Town. Orchestra Review. Advertising man
ager. Columbia Nut Products Company, and Hensel Drug
Company. Press agent, Balaban and Katz. Lubliner and
Trinz, Publix Greater Talkie Theatres. Division pub-
licity director, RKO Northwest division, Minneapolis head-
quarters. Theatre manager, 400 Theatre and Devon Thea-
tre. Chicago. President. Chicago Amusement Publicists
Association.
ELISCU, EDWARD: Director and writer, b. New York
City, 1901; e. New York schools. Actor. Wrote lyrics for
"The Great Day," "Little Show," "Dagger and the
Rose," "9:15 Revue" and "Everybody's Welcome." Staged
musical comedy "Merry Go Round," "Mr. Romeo" and
"Third Little Show." Joined RKO-Radio as writer
aiiQ director. Handled dialogue on "Sport Parade" and
"Cheyenne Kid." In 1933: collaborated on lyrics of
"Protessional Sweetheart," Radio; with Gus Kahn wrote
lyrics. "Flying Down to Rio," "Diplomaniacs," Radio.
In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Silk Hat Kid."
Fox; collaborated on screen play, "Music is Magic,"
"Paddy O'Day." (also collaborated on lyrics), 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: screen play, "Every Saturday Night. '
20th Century-Fox; collaborated on screen play "High Ten-
sion." "Little Miss Nobody." 20th Century-Fox.
ELISCU, FERNANDA: Player. In 19S6: "Winterset."
RKO-Radio.
ELKIN. WILLIAM EARL: Temple Theatre, Aberdeen.
Miss.; b. Aberdeen. Dec. 2, 1894; e. high school, studied
accounting and pharmacy. In drug business eleven years.
July 4, 1917 entered the United States Navy for the
Quration of the war; discharged May 30, 1919. Returned
to Aberdeen and found an opportunity to enter the
theatre business. Took over the theatre in July. 1919,
and has operated it every day since. Has associated
with him In this business two brothers. A. J. and E. B.
Elkln. and one sister. Kathleen; they operate the theatre
exclusively. Elkin Brothers have under construction a
modern theatre seating 850. to be opened early in Spring,
1937.
ELKINS, SAUL: Writer. b. New York City. June
29, 1907; p. Henry and Sarah Elkins; e. Townsend Harris
High School and College of the City of New York: nol
married. Artist, writer, radio actor, radio director,
theatrical director. Agent. Sam Jaffe. In 1936: col-
laborated on "Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "The
Holy Lie," "Star For a Night," "Under Your Spell. '
"The Crime of Dr. Forbes," 20th Century-Fox.
ELLERBE. HARRY: Actor. b. Atlanta. Ga. : h .">
feet, 11^ inches; wavy blonde hair and hazel eyes; w.
150 pounds; e. Georgia Tech, architecture. Appeared with
Stuart Walker Stock Company in Cincinnati. Ohio, four
years. Appeared on New York stage in "The Man On
Stilts." "Tin ,«oldier," "Mad Hopes," "Strange Or-
chestra." and "Pl;ilip Goes Forth." In 1935 on screen
in "Murder on a Honeymoon," RKO; "So Red the Rose."
Paramount.
ELLERY, SYD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ELLINGTON, DUKE: r. n. Edward Kennedy Elling-
ton. Leader, pianist, composer, arranger, heading the
Duke Ellington Orchestra, b. Washington. D. C 35
years ago; p. Mr and Mrs. J. E. Ellington; e. high
school graduate; took partial course in draftmanship in
college; m. Mildred Ellington. Played in small orchestras
as pianist until discovered by Irving Mills while with
Kentucky Club Orchestra in 1926. Mills enlarged band
from six to twelve, with Ellington as leader, and placed
unit in Cotton Club in Harlem. New York. Made ap-
pearance with Maurice Chevalier in concert tour. Played
in Ziegfeld's "Show Girl." Recorded for every major
phonograph company. Composed "Sophisticated Lady."
"Mood Indigo," "Black and Tan Fantasy." etc. Toured
country. Appeared In films in "Check and Double
Check." RKO. short subject "Black and Tan Fantasy,"
RKO, "Murder at the Vanities" and "It Ain't No Sin,"
Paramount, and Paramount short subjects. In 1937: Cot-
ton Club. New York City.
ELLIOT, CECILLE: Actress. In 1935: "A Thousand
Dollars a Minute," Republic.
ELLIOTT, BERENICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ELLIOTT, CLYDE E.: Director and producer, b. Ord,
Neb . July 23, 1891; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 175 pounds; p. dec; e. graduate of University of
Nebraska; married; hy. football. Was newspaper re-
porter, advertising solicitor, and advertising and promo-
tion manager before entering motion picture Industry. Was
prodicer of short subjects for Paramount and Pathe re-
lease. 1918-19a2; independent short producer, 1922-1925;
Hearst-MGM editor, 1925-1927; Pathe editor, 1929-1930.
Directed Rockne football series, Pathe, 1930; "Bring 'Em
Rack Alive," RKO, 1931-1932; "Devil Tiger," Fox.
1933-1934. Produced for Columbia "China Roars," in
Inner and Outer Mongolia, China, 1936 release.
ELLIOTT. DEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ELLIOTT, DICK: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Wert
Kieh Again," RKO. In 1935: "It Happened in Ne«
York," Universal. In 1936: "Her Master's Voice," Para
mount; "Neighborhood House," MGM. In 1937: "The
Outcasts of Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
ELLIOTT, EDYTHE: Actress. In 1935: "Show Them
No Mercy." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "I Married a
Doctor." WB.
ELLIOTT. ERIC: Actor, r.n. same. b. Cardiff. Wales,
Oct. 5, 1902; h. 5 feet 10V4 inches; w. 140 pounds; dark
hrown hair, dark blue eyes; hobbies include horse-riding
and driving; p. non-professional. Stage career. England.
America and Australia. Films: "Give Her a Ring," B. I.
P.; "Nell Gwyn." B. & D. ; "Emergency," Cosmopolitan.
ELLIOTT. FRANK: Actor, b. County of Cheshire,
England, Feb. 11, 1880; h. 6 feet; brown hair and gray
eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Liverpool
University, England; m. Dorothy Griffin, non-professional;
hy. golf. Thirty-four years stage and screen experience.
1930: iead with liillie Burke, Maxine Elliott theater.
New York. Arthur Hopkins, manager; featured lead
•Sporting Blood," Geo. M. Cohan, manager: 1929, fea-
tured lead In "Seven Year Love," New York. Brock
Pemberton, manager; heavy lead In "Wings Over Europe,"
Theatre Guild; featured lead in "The Captive," Horace
Liver! ght, manager; with Shuberts, Ambassador theatre.
New York; with Laurette Taylor, New York, George
Tyler, manager. Many plays since 1889 in England.
Australia, America and other countries. Leading man
three years at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.
Member of His Majesty's Company of Comedians of the
Theatre Royal in Drury Lane and a member of the
Theatre Royal Fund. A Ro.val Player. Screen ex-
perience: many plays since 1913 in Hollywood. Heavy
leads with Famous Players, featured or leading part in
over 100 pictures. In 1930: "Play Boy of Paris," with
.Maurice Chevalier for Paramount; "Boudoir Diplomat,"
Universal; "Take the Heir," Big 4 Corp.; "Arrowsmith."
In 1935: "The Last Outpost," Paramount. In 1937:
"Bulldog Drummond Escapes," Paramount.
ELLIOTT, F. YORK: Owner, Elliott Film Company,
72 Glenwood, Minneapolis, Minn.; b. Marshalltown.
Iowa, Jan. 21, 1894; p. W. J. Elliott; e. Minneapolis
public schools, and partial course at University of
Minnesota; married. Was In ventilation engineer-
ing before entering motion picture field. Began as
salesman for Elliott Sherman Film Corporation, Minneap-
olis, December 1913. Was auditor for "Birth of a Na-
tion" roadshow in 17 Western states, beginning in Novem-
ber in 1914. Under Elliott Sherman Film Corporation,
continued until 1916, when Sherman interests were bought
by Elliott Film Corporation. Jack Elliott. Bought out
Elliott Film Corporation in 1922, and has been owner
and operator since.
ELLIOTT, GERALD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
additional dialogue "A Star Fell From Heaven." ABP.
ELLIOTT, GORDON. Actor. Pictures include "Napoleon,
Jr.," "The Arizona Wildcat," Fox: "The Private Life of
Helen of Troy," First National; "Beyond London's Lights,"
FBO; "Reckless Youth," Columbia; "Great Divide," First
National: "Broadway Scandals," Columbia. In Ift.M:
"Registered Nurse." First National. In 1935: "Devil
Dogs of the Air," "The Goose and the Gander," "Moon-
light on the Prairie," Warner; "The Woman in Red,"
"Traveling Saleslady." "The Girl from Tenth Avenue,"
"Man of Iron," FN. In 1936: "Murder By An Aristo-
crat," "The Case of the Velvet Claws," "Down the
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stretch," "I'olo Joe." "Tlie Case of the Black Cat."
"Fugitive in the Sky." WB. Jn 19;JT: "Melody For
Two," "Midnight Court," WB.
ELLIOTT, JOHN: Theatre circuit executive. President
and general manager. Phoenix Amusement Company, Inc.,
■;f Lexington, Ky., operating Strand, Benali, Ky. ; State
theatres in Lexington, Bourbon, and Paris, Ky. ; Madison
and State theatres, Richmond, Ky. President. Somerset
Amusement Company, operating the Kentucky and Vir-
ginia at Somerset, Ky. President Nelson Amusement
Company, operating Glenn Theatre, Georgetown. Ivy. Af-
filiated with the Consolidated Theatres, Inc., Harlan, Ky.,
the Virginia at Hazard. Ky., and PikevlUe (Ky.) Thea-
tres Corporation.
ELLIOTT, JOHN B.: President and general manager,
Klliott-Ward Enterprises, Lexington. Ky. ; Nelson Amuse-
ment Co., Georgetown, Ky. ; Somerset Amusement Co..
Somerset. Ky. ; Versailles Amusement Co., Versailles.
Ky. ; Jit. Sterling Amusement Co., Mt. Sterling. Ky.
ELLIOTT, JOHN H.: Actor, b. Keosauqua, Iowa; h. 5
feet 11 Inches; gray hair and hazel eyes; w. Itij pounds; p.
Sara and J. S. Elliott, non-professionals; e. Keosauqua
high school and Central University of Iowa, Pella, Iowa;
ra. Jane Faulkner, non-professional; hy. golf, horses
and niachines of all kinds. Has had :;7 years ot
experience In all branches of the show business. Ap-
peared with Ward and James, Edwin Holt and Mas
Kignian. Went to the West Coast in 1919 with Mar-
jorie Kambeau and has been in pictures since that time,
appearing in more than a score of productions. In 1929 In
"Only the Brave," Paramount. In 1934; "Carolina,"
Fox. In 1935: "Sunset Kange," First Division: "Ked
Hot Tires," First National; "Make a Million," Mono-
gram. In 1936: "The Fugitive Sheriff," Columbia.
ELLIOTT, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pi. Inn
Almanac.)
ELLIOTT, ROBERT: Actor, b. Ireland; h. 6 feet IVi
Inches; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 185 pounds.
Screen work with Metro, McCiure, Goldwyn, Betzwood.
Sunset, World, Famous, Fox, Inc., Powell-Mutual, United
Artists, Arrow. Pictures include "For Sale," "Happi-
ness Ahead," First National; "Lights of New York,"
Warners; "Romance of the Underworld," Fox; Ethier in
"Lone Wolf's Daughter," Columbia; "The Valiant," Fox;
Prison Chaplain In "Thunderbolt," Paramount; "Protec-
tion," Fox; "Sweet Mama," First National; "Hide Out"
(1930) Universal; "Monsieur Le Fox" (1930), MGM;
"Captain Thunder" (1930) Warner Bros. In 1933:
"Heroes for Sale," First National; "Lady Killer,"
Warner. In 1934: "Gambling Lady." Warner; "Twin
Husbands." Chesterfield. In 193.5: "Times Square Ladv "
.MGM: "The World Accuses," "Circumstantial Evidence,"
Chesterfield.
ELLIOTT, WALTER: Sound effects. In 1933: "She,"
"The Last Days of Pompeii," "The Rainmakers," RKO.
ELLIS, ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
ELLIS, DIANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac. I
ELLIS. EDITH: Writer. In 1931: screen play "The
Great Meadow." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on the
stage play "Women in His Life." which was the basis of
'Affairs of a Gentleman." L-niversal. In 1935: stage
play ivhich is the basis of "Mary Jane's Pa," WB.
ELLIS, EDWARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Girl
Missing," "From Headquarters," "I am a Fugitive from a
Chain Gang," Warner; "Without Glory," "After Tonight."
Kadio; "Strictly Personal," Paramount. In 1934:
"Madame Spy," Universal; "Hi Nellie," Warner: "The
Ninth Guest," Columbia: "The Last Gentleman," United
Artlsts-20th Century: "The Trumpet Blows." "The Presi-
dent Vanishes." Paramount: "The Thin Man." MGM
In 1935: "Transient Lady." Universal; "Village Tale."
"Tlie Return of Peter Grimm." RKO; "Wanderer of the
Wasteland." Paramount. In 1936: "Chatterbox." "The
Lady Consents." "Winterset," RKO-Radio; "Fury." MGM:
"The Texas Rangers." Paramount. In 1937: "Maid of
Salem," Paramount.
ELLIS, FRANK: Actor. Appeared In "Law of the
Mounted" (1929), Syndicate; "Trails of Danger" (1930),
Big 4. In 1936: "Lawless Riders," Columbia.
ELLIS, GEORGE D.: Sound recorder. In 1933: "Bed
of Roses." "If I Were Free.'' Radio. In 1934: "The
Meanest Gal in Town." "Strictlv Dvnamite." "Hat, Coat
and Glove." RKO. In 1935: "Chasing Yesterday," "The
Arlzonlan," "His Family Tree," "The Rainmakers,"
"Captain Hurricane," "The Return of Peter Grimm."
RKO: "Annapolis Farewell." Paramount. In 1936: "Chat-
terbox," "Sylvia Scarlett," "The Witness Chair "
"MLlss." "Grand Jury," "The Plot Thickens," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: "The Soldier and the Lady," "Quality
Street," RKO-Radio.
ELLIS, GORDON D.: General Manager. British Em-
pire Films. Ltd., Australia and New Zealand: b. Dubbo,
NSW, Australia. February 10, 1892; married; e. public
school, high school and college. Proprietor, four theatres.
NSW, after leaving college. Joined Australasian Film
Ltd., as head salesman, four years. Appointed exploita-
tion manager covering Australia and New Zealand. Ap-
pointed organizing manager of expansion division on
theatre side. General manager for Australasia for Brltisl
Empire Films. Ltd.. since formation of company.
ELLIS. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ELLIS, JERRY: Actor. In 1935: "The Cyclone Ranger,"
Spectrum Pictures.
ELLIS, MARY: Actress, b. New York. 19(10: div. Basil
Sydney. Stage debut 1918. Metropolitan Opera House.
New York. Original Rose Marie in America. On stage
in America and England. Made British film debut in
"Bella Donna," 1934, Twickenham. In 1935: "All the
King's Horses," "Paris in Spring." Paramount. In 19.36:
"Fatal Lady," Paramount; "Make Way for a Lady,"
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Glamorous Night." BIP.
ELLIS, PATRICIA: Actress, r. n. Patricia Leftwich; b
New York City, May 20, 1916; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; light
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 115 pounds: p. Alexander
Leftwich, director and producer of dramatic and musical
productions. Stage experience: "The Royal Family,"
"Once In A Lifetime," and others. Under contract to
First National and appeared In "Three On a Match,"
"Central Park"; In 1933: "Forty-Second Street," "Pic-
ture Snatcher," "Elmer, the Great," "The Narrow Cor-
ner," Warner; "Convention City," "The World Changes."
First National. In 1934: "Harold Teen," "Easy to Love."
"St. Louis Kid." "Big Hearted Herbert." Warner; "The
Circus Clown." First National; "Here Comes the Groom,"
Paramount; "Let's Be Ritzy," Affairs of a Gentleman."
Universal. In 1935: "While the Patient Slept." "Bright
Lights," "The Case of the Lucky Legs," "The Payoff,"
FN; "Night at the BItz" and "Stranded."' Warner; "Hold
"Em Yale." Paramount. In 1936: "Freshman Love."
'"Snowed Under." "Boulder Dam." "Love Begins at 20."
"Down the Stretch," "Sing Ale a Love Song." WB ;
"Postal Inspector." U. In 1937: "Melody For Two."
WB; "Step Lively. Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
ELLIS, PAUL: Actor, r.n. Benjamin Ingenlto; b. Buenos
Aires, November 6, 1900; h. 5 feet II Inches; brown
eyes and hair; w. 148 pounds. Has lived in Buenos
Aires, Paris, Madrid and New York. Entered pic-
tures In 1924. Among his pictures are: "Bandolero,"
"Dancer of Paris," "Charge of the Gauchos," "Three
Hours," "When a Woman Loves," "The District Doc-
tor." Don Vlncente in "The Bridge of San Luis Bey,"
MGM; "In Old California." Audible Pictures. In 1935:
"Women Must Dress." Monogram; "Public Opinion,"
Invincible. In 1936: "The House of a Thousand Candles,"
Republic; "The Criminal Within," Chesterfield.
ELLIS, PAUL M.: The Robins Amusement Co., War-
ren. Ohio: b. Youngstown. Ohio, Aug. 9. 1901; married:
e. graduated from South High. Youngstown. Ohio, one
year College. Newspaper work with Youngstown Tele-
gram and "Voungstown Vindicator from circulation de
oartraent through all departments to national advertising.
Started at Liberty Theatre, Youngstown. and became man-
ager there in 1927. Went with Paramount Publlx as
theatre manager when Publlx took over Liberty Theatre
Went to Warren, Ohio, with The Robins Amusemen)
Company. September, 1930.
ELLIS. PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
ELLIS, ROBERT: Actor, b. New York City; h. 6 feel
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. EUei.
Fox and Robert Francis Ellis, non -professionals; e.
New York City high school, St. Francis college; m.
Vera Reynolds, professional; hy. boating. Stage ex-
perience In musical comedy and in stock for 10 years
In Chicago and New York City. Appeared In such
successes as "Upstairs and Down," "Baxter's Partner,"
"The Hypocrite," and In "Widow of the Night." Screen
experience as director for Selznlck; and as actor in
"BrnadH-ay." "Ladles Must Live," "For Sale," "Mont-
marte," "Varsity" and "Freedom of the Press"; "Rest-
less Youth" (1929), Columbia; "Tonight at Twelve"
(1929), "Undertow" (1930). "What Men Want" (1930),
Universal. In 1933: "Soldiers of the Storm," "Thrill
Hunter," Columbia; "The Sphinx," Monogram; "Police
Call," Showmen's Pictures; "The Important Witness,"
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CROMWELL
DIRECTOR
1936-1937 PRODUCTIONS
LinLE LORD FAUNTLEROY
(SELZNICK-INTERNATIONAL)
TO MARY-WITH LOVE
(WARNER BAXTER-MYRNA LOY-CLAIRE TREVOR)
(20th CENTURY-FOX)
BANJO ON MY KNEE
(BARBARA STANWYCK-JOEL McCREA)
(20th CENTURY-FOX)
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA
(RONALD COLMAN-MADELEINE CARROLL-
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, JR.)
(SELZNICK-INTERNATIONAL)
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Ell— Ema
Tower; '•Notorious But Nice," Chesterfield; "Only Yes-
terday," Universal. In 1934: "I've Got Your Number,"
Warner.
ELLIS, ROBERT: Twentieth Century-Fox writer. "The
Monster Walks," Action, 1932. In 1933 with Prank Strayer
wrote "By Appointment Only," supplied story and screen
play for "In the Money," "A Man of Sentiment," Chester-
field; "Dance, Girl, Dance," Invincible. In 1934: wrote
story of "The Quitter." story and adaptation of "In Love
With Life," collaborated on story, continuity and dialogue
of "Twin Husbands." Chesterfield; "Fugitive Road," "One
In a Million," Invincible. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play, "Charlie Chan in Egypt." Fox; collaborated on screen
play and original story, "Charlie Chan's Secret," "Gin-
ger," "Music is Magic." Fox; "The Lady in Scarlet,"
"Happiness C.O.D.," Chesterfield; "Port of Lost Dreams,"
Invincible. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Here
Comes Trouble," "Back to Nature." "Charlie Chan at the
Circus," "Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "Laughing at
Trouble." 20th Century-Fox; 'Hitch Hike to Heaven,"
Invincible. In 1937: collaborated on original story and
screen play "Off to the Races," "Charlie Chan at the
Olympics." "Big Business" and "Charlie Chan on Broad-
way," 20th Century-Fox.
ELLIS, SEGER: Actor. In 1936: "One Rainy After-
noon," UA.
ELLIS, T. ARTHUR: Actor. In 1935: "Strictly Il-
legal." GB.
ELLIS, VIVIAN: Music Composer. In 1933 wrote
music, "Night and Day," "Falling For You," Oaumont.
In 1936: "Public Nuisance No. 1," General Film Dis-
tributors (England).
ELLISON, BEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELLISON, BURNS: Exhibitor. Owns the Federal
Theatre, Denver.
ELLISON, JAMES: Actor, b. Guthrie Center. lowu.
Played in Moscow Art Theatre until he reached stardom.
Came to Hollywood for screen career. Played at Beverly
Hills Little Theatre and was discovered by a talent
scout. Has appeared in "The Play Girl," "Death on
the Diamond," "Breakwater," "The Winning Ticket." In
1935: "Reckless," MGM; "The Eagle's Brood," "Bar 20
Rides Again," "Hopalong Cassidy, " Para.; "Hitch Hike
Lady." Rep. In 1936: "Call of the Prairie," Para.; "The
Leathernecks Have Landed." Republic; "Three On the
Trail." and "Heart of the West," "The Plainsman,"
"Trail Dust." Paramount. In 1937: "Borderland," Para-
mount; "23% Hours' Leave," GN.
ELLISON. W. LOUIE: Managlne editor. Meridian Star.
Meridian. Miss.; b. Mississippi. Dec. 25. 1898; p. the late
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ellison; e. Meridian High School.
University of Mississippi; divorced, has one child; m.
Kate Hunter. Army Service. Acting secretary. Meridian
Chamber of Commerce.
ELLISON, WILLIAM W.: Amusement and city editor.
Morning World. Monroe. La.; b. Atlanta. Ga.. March 5.
1901: p. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellison; e. high school;
m. Miss Goldie Klegg. of Phoenix City. Ala. : has three
children. For the last 13 years a newspaperman in Georgia
South Carolina, Florida. Alabama and lioulslana. Went
to Monroe, June 19. 1929. as telegraph editor of the now
defunct Morning Post, became editor of the Morning
World upon its establishment there October 29. 1929. and
retained that position when the World and Evening News-
Star merged in the latter part of October. 1930. Amuse-
ments had received little or no attention in Monroe until
he arrived there In the middle of 1929. He started an
entire page Sundays in the Morning World when it was
established and it has been retained since as one of the
leading weekly features. An outstanding phase of the
page Is a column, "Cinema Calendar."
ELLSLER, EFFIE: Actress, b. Philadelphia, Pa.; h.
5 feet, 2 Inches; vv. 115 pounds; brown eyes; p. John A.
and Eflie Ellsler, professional; e. Ursuline Academy,
Cleveland, Ohio; was married to Frank Weston, now
deceased. Stage experience in "The Bat," "The Goose
Hangs High" and at the Euclid Avenue Opera House,
Cleveland, Ohio. On screen: "Song of My Heart,"
"Woman Trap," "The Lady of Scandal," "Daddy Long
Legs" and others. In 1933 appeared in "Doctor Bull."
Fox; "The Girl in 419." Para.; "The Chief," MGM.
ELLSMERE, EDNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELLSBERG, COMMANDER EDWARD: (See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
ELLSLER, EFFIE: Actress. In 1934 appeared Id
"Hold That Girl,' Fox. In 1935: "The Whole Town's
Talking," Columbia; "Black Fury," First National;
"We're Only Human," RKO. In 1936: "Drift Fence,"
Paramount.
ELLSWORTH, E. 0.: Manager and owner. Metropol-
itan Theatre, Iowa Falls, Iowa; b. Iowa Falls, Iowa.
In banking and real estate. Operated legitimate theatres
from 1899 to 1913. In 1913 entered the motion picture
theatre field. Theatre manager for 38 years^^ Representa-
tive in House, Iowa state legislature, five sessions.
ELMAN, HENRI: President, Capitol Film Exchange,
Inc.; b. Cook County, Chicago, 111., July 4, 1893;
married; e. graduated from Yale. Started, Jones Llnlck
and Schaefer White, City Amusement Park, 1906; then
in penny arcade; next with Yankee Robinson Circus.
First film position with Warner Bros., 1910, as shipping
clerk, then manager; had Columbia Pictures franchise of
that territory ; was also division manager. Tiffany.
ELMAN, LOU: Branch manager; b. Brallla, Boumania.
February 14, 1899; e. high school and one year of col-
lege; married. Helped father operate theatre while at-
tending school. Sold film, Vltagraph, In Nebraska and
Iowa territory. Then with Associated Exhibitors. Sales-
man for five or six years for First National. Salesman
for Pathe In Des Moines, later branch manager of Pathe
office. Transferred to Milwaukee, Pathe and RKO-Pathe
branch manager, and subsequently sent to Omaha as branch
manager for RKO. Special representative for Universal
Exchanges short time, then assumed management of St.
Louis Branch for RKO in May, 1932. August, 1935,
transferred to Des Moines to assume management of the
RKO office.
ELMAN, W.: Manager. Columbia Pictures of Canada.
Montreal, Quebec, Can.; b. Montreal, April 10, 1903-
married; e. public school and 2 years high school.
Started with Famous Players Film Service, Montreal,
1918, as assistant poster man, booker, shipper and then
salesman. Left In 1924 to join Amalgamated Exhibitors
for 1 year; left Industry and returned In October, 1925,
with Universal as booker and was promoted to salesman:
In 1928 won trophy and the Played and Paid Drive:
returned to Montreal In May, 1929, as sale°man and
remained with Universal In that capacity until December,
1931 ; then left Universal and Joined Columbia. Now
manager Columbia Pictures, Montreal office.
ELOISE: Costume designer. In 1936: "Follow Your
Heart," "The President's Mystery^" "The Country Gen-
tlemen," "The Mandarin Mystery," "The Bold Caballero,"
"Happy Go Lucky," Republic. In 1937: "Two Wise
Maids." Republic.
ELSER, FRANK B.: Author. Co-author of play, "The
Farmer Takes a Wife," screened In 1935 by Fox.
ELSNER, MARIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELSOM, I SO BEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELSTER, ELSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ELSTON, ALLAN VAUGHN: Writer. In 1937: col-
laborated on story "Paradise Express," Republic.
ELTER, ANIELKA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ELTER, MARC: Film director, Toeplltz Productions.
London, England, b. Luxembourg, 1894; married. Worked
in Hollywood with Van Dyke, Henry King, Kins Vidor.
In 1935: directed "Scarpe al Sole."
ELVEY, MAURICE: Producer, director, actor, stage
director. b. Yorkshire, England. Nov. 11, 1897. New
York and London prior to 1913. Became a motion picture
director in 1913. Has since produced and directed 180
pictures among which are: "Hound of the Baskervilles."
"When Knights Were Bold." "Wreck of the Birken-
head." "Mile, from Armentleres," "Quinneys." "School for
Scandal," "Water G.vpsies," "Lost Chord." "Wandering
Jew." "Clairvoyant." In 1936: "Spy of Napoleon."
Twickenham; "Transatlantic Tunnel." GB. In 1937: di-
rected "The Man in the Mirror." Twickenham. Presi-
dent, British Association of Film Directors.
EMANUEL, JAY: Publisher of Jay Emanuel Publica-
tions, group of motion picture reglonals. The Exhibitor of
Philadelphia. The National Exhibitor of Washington, and
the New York State Exhibitor. b. Philadelphia, Pa.
Entered the exhibition field in December, 1911, after
working on the Philadelphia Inquirer as a reporter. Be-
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HAROLD YOUNG
UNDER CONTRACT TO WALTER WANGER PRODUCTIONS
"YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE"
"HISTORY IS MADE AT NIGHT"
WALTER WANGER PRODUCTIONS
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Erne — Emm
came secretary and general manager of the first co-
operative exhibitors' group In Philadelphia, Exhibitors
iiooking Offices. Later became assistant manager at
World Film, Philadelphia. Owned and operated states
rights office for two years, then opened the Kealart Kx-
thange as manager for two years. Was Metro-Uoldwyn-
Mayers sales manager in Pniladelphla for eight years.
Has always been operating theatres, and is now operating
live in Philadelphia. Was treasurer of the Motion Pic-
ture Theatre Owners of America for fiiin terms. iiouulil
out (joodwin in 1932.
EMERALD, NELL: .\ctress, writer, in iy09: leadina
woman for Cliarles Urban's Kinema Color. Britain's first
woman Him producer. Formed Brightonla Films Ltd. and
produced; "East Lynne," "The Grip of Iron," "Mercia.
the Flower Girl," "Mephistopheles." "Tubby s First Play."
and others. Wrote "This WeeK of Grace." "Come on
Grade," "Let's Talk it Over," "Hall America," and
others. In 19^6: director M. B. Productions Ltd. As-
sociate producer of "Cabaret Murder Mystery." and
the "Shadow Man." In 1937: Chairman of Victory
Film Productions. Ltd. Associate producer of "The Return
of Dr. Sin Fang."
EMERSON, EMSLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
EMERSON. HAROLD DAVIS: Organized the radio
h. 5 feet, 11)% Inches; brown hair, blue eyes; education re-
ceived in public and private schools, Ph.D., D.D.; presi-
dent. United Indian Tribes of the Americas; member of the
iviaya Society of John Hopkins University. Stage training:
three years in dramatic stock in New England. Assistant
city editor, Worcester Evening Post; dramatic and musical
critic and feature writer, Haverhill, Mass., Gazette. Entered
the motion picture field In 1919 in Vltagraph's publicity
department. Later with Warner Bros. Organized the radio
department. Columbia Pictures Corporation. Radio pro-
ducer, director and actor. Organized "Little Theatres of
the Air," traveling stock radio company presenting versions
of Columbia, Pathe, Universal and Tifi'any productions on
air. Creator of "Ellen and Roger" and "Hollywood Snap-
shots" used on 200 stations throughout the country. National
chairman and organizer of the Buck Jones Ranger Club.
Organized and promoted Scrappy Cartooning system in
schools. Wrote textbook for same. Author and lecturer.
Directing series of films for Board of Education of City
of New York. President of .lunior Americans of the
United .States. Address: 2216 East 21st Street. Brooklyn.
N. Y.
EMERSON. JOHN: Writer, b. May 29. 1878: h. 6
feet; brown and grey hair, and brown eyes: w. 170
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Oberlin College, Univer-
sity of Chicago; m. Anita Loos. Fifteen years in
theatre, acting, writing and producing plays for Frohman.
Woods, Shuberts and others. Five years general stage
director for (Charles Frohman. Star of "Conspiracy"
"Bachelor's Romance." Famous Players, 1914. Starred
in "The Failure." "Ghosts," "The Flying Torpedo." D.
W. Griffith. 1915. Directed "Old Heidelberg." "Mac-
beth." Griffith. 1916. Directed many Douglas Fair-
banks pictures, and produced series of pictures for Norma
and Constance Talmadge. From 1921 to 1931. wrote in
collaboration with Anita Loos, and produced plays, includ-
ing "The Whole Town's Talking," "The Fall of Eve."
"Cherries Are Ripe," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
screened by Paramount. In 1930: collaborated on story
- "Conspiracy." In 1931: collaborated on story and screen
play "The Struggle," United Artists; "Ex-Bad Boy."
TTniversal. Writer for MGM since 1931. In 1934: col-
laborated on original screen play of "The Girl From Mls-
.souri" ; collaborated on story "Social Register," Columbia.
Became MGM producer 193,'). In 1936: collaborated on
production "San Francisco." MGM. In 1937: produced
"Mama Steps Out," MGM.
EMERSON, RALPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
EMERSON. TED: Manager, Omaha Theatre, Omaha.
Neb.; Advertising Director, Trl-States Theatres, Nebraska
Division; b. Grayville, 111., ,Tune 30, 1892; p. Mr. C. O.
Emerson; e. Kansas University, 1911; married. Was re-
porter, dramatic critic^ Telegram and Oregonlan, Portland.
Oregon. Advertising manager and publicity for Publix
Portland. Seattle. Los Angeles, Des Moines. City man-
ager. Cedar Rapids. Rock Island, 111., then manager for
Paramount, Omaha theatre and New Omaha theatre.
(See 1936-37 Motion
EMERTON. PHIL and BAND:
Picture Almanac.)
EMERTON, ROY: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "The
Lash," Radio-British; "The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes,"
GB. In 1935: "Lorna Doone," Associated Talking Pic-
tures; "Java Head." First Division. In 1936: "Every-
thing Is Tliunder," GB. In 1U37 : "The Silent Barrier."
GB.
EMERY, AMORA: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EMERY, GILBERT: Writer and actor, b. Naples,
N. Y. ; e. Amherst, Mass.; h. 6 feet, 2 inches; w. 175
pounds; light hair, blue eyes; hy. driving a car and
swimming. On the legitimate stage for ten years in New
York, London, Paris, Rome and Florence. Entered pictures
in 1920. Pictures Include: "Behind That Curtain,"
"Let Us Be Gay." "Sky Hawk," "Sarah and Son," "A
Lady's Morals," "Prince of Diamonds" (1930), Columbia.
In 1933 with Douglas Doty wrote original, "Gallant
Lady." United Artists-20th Century. In 1934: "All of
Me," Paramount; "Coming Out Party," "I Believed in
You," "Grand Canary," Fox: "Where Sinners Meet."
RKO; "The House of Rothschild," United Artists-20th
Century; "Whom the Gods Destroy," Columbia. In 193.'i;
"Cllve of Indian," "Cardinal Richelieu." United Artists-
20th Century; "Night Life of the Gods," Universal; "Let's
Live Tonight," Columbia; "Goln' to Town," "Without
Regret," "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount; "Ladles Crave
Excitement," "Harmony Lane," Mascot. In 1936: "Mag-
nificent Obsession," "Dracula's Daughter," "The Girl on
the Front Page," U; "Wife Versus Secretary," MGM;
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Bullets or Ballots," WB.
In 1935: "The Phantom
EMERY. LOUIE: Player.
Light," Gainsborough.
EMERY. MARY: Actress. b. Monterey. Mexico; h.
5 feet, 3 inches; dark brown hair and eyes; w. 118
pounds; p. San Juana Pena and Maximilian Cabazos, non-
professionals; e. San Antonio, Tex., Girls school and at
Lady of the Lake, has had stage training in dancing ;
chief hobby is art. Stage experience at the Writers" club
in Los Angeles. Has been in pictures for six years
and appeared in "The Stage Door" for Paramount:
Universal's "The Millionaire." "Divorce Ahead." "Gerald-
Ir.e" and "Craig's Wife.'"
EMERY, POLLIE: Actress. b. Bolton, Lancashire.
Eng., May 10, 1875; h. 5 ft. 1 in.; w. 126 pounds;
grey hair, dark blue eyes; father, Frank Emery, pro.; e.
Cambridge House College, Liverpool. On stage in England.
South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, U.S.A.
Pictures include "I Was a Spy." "Good Companions."
"While Parents Sleep," "The Crouching Beast," "The
Wedding Group," "Nell Gwyn," "Peg of Old Drury."
EMMETT. EDWARD VICTOR HENRY: Film editor
and commentator, Gaumont British News. b. London. Eng-
land, June 17, 1902; married; e. Forest School, Snares-
brook. Insurance and journalism prior to joining Gaumoni
news reel seven years ago. In 1937: appeared in "Wings of
the Morning," 20th Century-Fox.
EMMETT, FERN: Actress. Appeared In "Bar L Ranch"
(1930), "Bidin' Law" (1930), Big 4. In 1933: "East of
Fifth Avenue," Columbia; "The Trail Drive." Universal.
In 1934: "City Limits," Monogram. In 1935: "Behind
the Green Lights," Mascot; "Motive for Revenge," Ma-
jestic; "Smart Girl," Paramount; "Melody Trail," Re
public. In 1936: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,'
Paramount; "The Harvester." Republic; "M'Llss," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: RKO-Radio short product; "Paradise
Express," Republic.
EMMETT, ROBERT: Writer. In 1934: story "Badge of
Honor," Mayfair. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"Paradise Canyon," Monogram; "Westward Hu." "The
New Frontier," "The Oregon Trail," Republic. In 1936:
wrote screen play "Headln" for the Rio Grande,"" GN.
EMMICK, EUGENE H.! President, Golden State Thea
tre and Realty Corporation, San Francisco, Cal.: b. Tro>
lud. ; e. grammar school. Worked on the river, wae
plumber, and clothing salesman. 24 years in amusement
field. Launched Peerless Film Service, short reel film
exchange. In theatre business 16 years. Gave up the film
exchange ten years ago.
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EMMOTT, BASIL: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated
on photography, "The Phantom Fiend," Olympic Pictures.
EMNEY, FRED: Actor. In 1935: "Brewster's Mil-
lions," B and D; "Come Out of the Pantry," B and D-
UA.
In 1936: "The Song
•Call of the Wild,'
EMNEY, JOAN FRED: Actress.
of Freedom," British Lion.
ENCINAS, LALO: Actor. In 1935:
UA-20th Century.
ENDERT, GEOGRE: Manager of the Uptown Theatre,
Seattle. Member of Allied Amusements of the Pacific
Northwest.
EN DOR, CHICK: Actor and night club entertainer. In
1935: "Two Hearts in Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated
British.
ENDORE, GUY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
or/ginal story, "Rumba," Paramount; collaborated on screen
play, "Mark of the Vampire," adaptation, "Mad Love,"
MGM; collaborated on screen play "The Raven," Uni-
versal. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "The Devil
Poll." MGM.
ENFIELD. HUGH: Actor. b. Anaheim. Cal. Most
of time in East, with Vera Gordon in vaudeville for year,
with Lucille LaVcrne in "To What Red Hell." and in
several Little Theatre productions, and at Pasadena
Playhouse. To Universal Film. In 1934: "Cross Country
Cruise." "I'll Tell the World," "Love Birds," Universal.
I.i 1935: "Four Hours to Kill," "Paris in Spring," Para-
mount.
ENGEL, JOSEPH: Associate producer. In 1935: "$10
Raise," "Silk Hat Kid," Fox.
ENGEL, JOSEPH: Branch Manager. b. New York
City. Jan. 16. 1900; e. high school and college; married.
With Fox Films. Goldwyn Pictures, office manager year
and a half. Started with Universal April 12, 1926, as
salesman. Made Philadelphia manager, 1934.
ENGEL, SAMUEL G.: Associate producer, b. Wood-
ridge. N. Y., Dec. 29, 1905; married; e. high school,
B.S. in chemistry and doctor of pharmacy. Union Uni-
ver.'.lty. Began as second assistant director at Warner
Bros., then became first assistant director, reader in
story department and writer. In 1934: collaborated on
the original screen story "The Big Shakedown," Warner.
In 1936: screen play "The Sins of Man," story "Stow-
away." 20th Century-Fox. Became an associate producer.
In 1937: "Crack-Up," 20th Century-Fox.
ENGELMAN, ANDREWS: Actor, b. St. Petersburg.
Russia, March 23. 1901; h. 6 feet 3 inches; light hair and
blue eyes; e. Military Medical Academy of St. Petersburg
and University of Berlin. Speaks 6 languages. Silent
films include: "Two Little Vagabonds," "Mare Nostrum,"
"Moulin Rouge," "Diary of a Lost Girl." "Three Pas-
sions," "Cagliostro," "City of Play." Talking pictures
include: "Two Worlds." BIP; "Baroud." Rex Ingram;
"Ouelqu'un a Tue?" Osso; "I Spy." BIP; "Fluchtlinge."
Ufa; "Au Bout du Monde," ACE; "Die Insel," Ufa;
"Vers TAbime." ACE: "Le Vertige," Fox; "Stormy
Weather," Gaumont; "The Crouching Beast," Radio:
"Ketour au Paradis." HOF; "Die Letzten Vler von Santa
Cruz." Ufa; "Negro que Tenia el Alma Blanca," "Prison
Breakers." Columbia; "Abenteur in Paris." Terra;
"Toilers of the Sea," "Les Perles de la Couronne."
ENGELS, WERA: Actress, b. Kiel, Germany, May 12.
1909: h. 5 feet. 6 inches: auburn iiair and green-blue
eyes: w. 110 pounds; p. mother; e. private school and
lyceum. Wiesbaden; div. : hy. collecting dolls and toy
animals. Appeared in films in Berlin. Vienna. London
and Paris. American films include "The Great Jasper."
RKO. 1933. In 1934: "Fugitive Road." Invincible;
"Call to Arms." Columbia: "Sweepstake Annie." Liberty
In 1935: "Hong-Kong Nights," Walter Futter. Signed
MGM contract.
ENGLAND. PAUL: Actor and writer. b. Streatham,
near London, June 17, 1893; h. fi feet; brown hair and
blue eyes: w. 168 pounds: e. Whitglfl School. London;
by. photography and collecting old silver. Sang in Inner
Temple and Lincoln's Inn Chapels. Served in Royal
Horse Artillery 1915-19. Appeared in London in 191]
with Hammersteln's Opera Company; in plays and musi-
cals including "The Merry Widow." "The Street Singer."
"Peggy Ann." "Oh Kay." and "Paulette." Has made
phonograph records: is composer and co-author of many
songs. Wrote RKO's "Lond Speaker's Revue." and films
"It's a King." "Radio Parade" (1933i. British Inter-
national, and five six-reel operatic comedies for Windsor
Films, Ltd. Worked on radio. To Hollywood, and ap-
peared in 1934 in "Charlie Chan In London," Fox.
ENGLE, BILLY: Actor. In 1935: "The Big Broadcasi
of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: "Wedding Present."
Paramount.
ENGLANDER, ADOLPHE. A.: Camerman. Gaumont-
British Picture corporation, b. July 15, 1916: unmarried.
Commenced with Stoll Picture Productions. Worked for
A. T. P. Ealing and Industrial Marketing Board. Joined
Gaumont-British in 1934.
ENGLES, GEORGE: Vice-president and Managing
Director of the NBC Artists Service of the National
Broadcasting Company; b. Albany, N. T., In 1889. In
1917 was appointed manager of ttie New Tork Symphony
Orchestra. In 1920 undertook to organize a concert bureau
and in eight years became one of the most Influential and
important figures In the concert business. Managed such
artists as Helfetz. Schumann -Heink, Paderewski.
ENGLISH. JACK: Film editor. In 1935: "Northern
Frontier." "Wilderness Mail." "Red Blood of Courage,"
"His Fighting Blood," Ambasbador.
LUSIE: (Se- 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
ENGLISH,
manac.)
ENGLISH. RICHARD: Writer, b. West Newton. Pa..
May 18. 1910; p. Jabez and Lulu Murray; e. Kewanee
111., high school. Was actor, magazine writer, personal
representative for Rudy Vallee, publicity man and reporter.
Joined motion picture industry. Wrote original story and
screen play "Bulldog Edition." "Larceny on the Air,"
original story "Double Trouble," Republic. Original
story "Too Many Wives." RKO.
ENGLISH. ROBERT: Actor, r. n. Lt. Col. E. K. M
English, D.S.O.; b. Cheltenham, England, Dec. 2. 1878;
h. 6 ft. !¥■ in.: w. 234 pounds; white hair and blue
eyes; married; hy. cricket, riding and golf. Father.
Maior-General English: e. Wellington College and Sand-
hurst. Had distinguished war career and in 1920 began
work in British silent films. First talker: "The Amer-
ican Prisoner" (BIPl ; later in "Love in Exile," Caoitol:
"Guilty Melody." Franco-English; "Royal Romance" and
many others. In 1936: "Everything Is Rhythm," ABFD.
ENNIS, BERT: Publicity and writer. b. Brooklyn,
April 27, 1893; p. Richard J. and Emma I.; e. public
schools, and Commercial high school; m. Clara M. Pirung.
Started career with Harry Ennis Music Publishing Co.
To motion pictures as assistant publicity director of Vita-
graph Company in 1911. Reporter for motion picture
department. New York Clipper; publisher of Manager's
Screen Reports; manager of Fox's Japanese Garden The-
atre. Director of publicity for various corporations.
Member of writing staff of Paramount Pictures shoi-t sub-
.ject department. Author of articles and fiction fnr fan
magazines and national publications. Creating and pro-
ducing short sub.iect novelties, including "Memory Lingers
On," and "HoUy^vood Highlights,"
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ENRIGHT, FLORENCE:
Almanac.)
ENRIGHT, RAY: Director, b. Anderson, Ind.. March
25. 1896; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 165 pounds; red hair,
blue eyes : e. in Los Angeles and worked for a while on
the Times. His first picture work was as cutter on the
earlier Chaplin pictures. Was also with Mack Bennett
for seven years, serving In addition as gag-man and be-
came editor-in-chief of all comedies. Served in the
World War In France and on his return did editorial
work for Ince, later going to Warner Bros, as cutter, and
was chosen to direct Rin-Tin-Tin In "Tracked by the
Police." Later directed the following: "Jaws of Steel."
"Skin Deep." "Golden Dawn," "Song of the West,"
"Scarlet Pages," "Dancing Sweeties," Warner. In
1932 story and adaptation "Fireman Save My Child."
Directed "Play Girl." "Blondie Johnson." "The Tender-
foot." First National. In 1933: "Tomorrow at Seven,"
RKO; "Silk Express." Warner: "Havana Widows." First
National. In 1934; "I've Got Your Number." "St. Loui<
Kid." "Dames." Warner: "Twenty Million Sweethearts."
"The Circus Clown." First National; "While the Patient
Slept," F.N. In 1935: "Traveling Slaleslady." "Alibi
Tke." "We're In the Monev." "Miss Pacific Fleet." War-
ner. In 1936: "Snowed Under." "Earthworm Tractors"
"Ring Me a Love Song." "China Clipper." WB. In
1937: "Ready. Willing and Able," WB.
ENSTEIN. CARL: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "The Loves of Toni." Metropolls-Tapernaux.
ENTWISTLE. HAROLD: Actor, r. n. Charles H
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Entwistle; b. London, England, Sept. 5. 1865; h. 5 feet
9 inches; white hair and blue eyes; w. 155 pounds; p.
English, non-professional; e. Bishops Stanford; Lycee De
Vitry, Paris; Heidelberg. Germany; married; by. garden-
ing, painting. Was a surveyor. Was on stage many years
in England and the United States. Appeared with
Auguste Van Brine, Sir Johnson Forbes-Robertson, Lilly
Langtry, Sir Charles Wyndham, Seymour Hiclts, and
otiier.s. Was with Walter Hampden four years. Was
general manager for Mrs. Patriclt Campbell. Managed
own theatre company at one time. Plays include "The
Broken Melody." "The Passing of the Third Floor
Bacit." "The Butterfly on the Wheel," and others. Began
in films in 1910. Appeared with Famous Players with
Mary Miles Minter. Billle Burke, and others. Did direct-
ing. Films include "Our Betters," RKO; "Two
Against the World," "The Journal of a Crime," Warners;
"She Done Him Wrong," Paramount; "Vanessa." MGM.
In 1935; "Paris In Spring," Paramount; "Mutiny on the
Bounty," "A Tale of Two Cities," "The Perfect Gen-
tleman." MGM; "Two Sinners." Republic. In 1936:
"The Suicide Club," MGM.
EPSTEIN, A DELE: Writer, b. New York, May 31.
1908; h. 5 feet, 1 Inch; w. 102 pounds; e. graduated
Barnard College, Columbia University. Sang two recitals
of coloratura music at Steinway Hall; two recitals at Town
Hall; two costume recitals at American Laboratory Thea-
tre during 1928-32. First radio broadcast 1929 over
WGT to Commander Byrd at South Pole; radio soloist over
WGBS and WRNY. Member of Women's ensemble over
extended tour of America. Leading soprano with Charlotte
Lund Opera Company, slnelng in Hansel and *Gretel. Cin-
derella, Rip Van Winkle, Coq d'Or, principal In Boccaccio.
Author of several poems and texts used for songs now
published by Schirmer's and sung by Maria Kurenko, Lily
Pons and other coloratura sopranos.
EPSTEIN, DAVE A:. Agent and Writer. b. St.
Louis, Mo., July, 21, 1896; h. 5 feet, 6% inches; sandy
hair and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Max and Golda
Epstein; m. Margaret H. Walsh. Formerly associated with
Universal as scenario editor, also produced Harry Carey
feature Westerns, Hoot Gibson, Art Accord, short sub-
jects and serials starring Eddie Polo, Helen Gibson, Ger-
trude Astor, Marie Walcamp and others. In 1918 he be-
came associated with Fox, supervising the writing of con-
tinuities. Has had under his jurisdiction such writers as
Harvey Gates, Joseph Poland, George Pyper, Arthur Zellner
and others. Abandoned writing for screen, January, 1921,
10 become counsel of public relations for film persons.
EPSTEIN. JULIUS: Writer. Warner-First National;
b. New York City, Aug. 22, 1909; p. father retired; e.
I'enn State College. Worked on Billboard; wrote play
"Lady Linda." and several one-act plays. Did radio
publicity. "Living on Velvet," Warner, story and screen
play, with Jerry Wald; screen play with Jerry Wald, "In
Caliente." Warner; additional dialogue. "Broadway
Gondolier." Warner, 1935; collaborated on screen play,
"Little Big Shot," original story and screen play," "I
Live for Love." "Stars Over Broadway," Warner; col-
laborated on "Big Broadcast of 1936." Paramount. In
19:i6: collaborated on screen play "Sons O' Guns,"
Warner.
EPSTEIN, MARIE: Director. In 1935: co-directed "La
Maternelle," John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
EPSTEIN, PHILIP G.: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on screen story "Gift of Gab." Universal. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play, "Love On a Bet," "The Bride
Walks Out." "Mummy's Boys," "Grand Jury," RKO-
Radio.
EPSTEIN, SAM: President, Epstein Theatres Company,
cper.iting six theatres in Omaha. Member and director
MPTO of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska.
ERDELYI. MICI: Actress. b. Teschen. C. S. R..
Sept. 11, 1910; e. Ballet School; m. Imre Raday. pro-
fessional. On screen in 1931: "Hyppolit." Samek Pro-
ductions. In 1934: "Room for the Aged," City Produc-
tions. In 1935: "Thanks for Knocking Me Over," "Sweet
Stepmother," Hermes Productions. In 1936: "Clever
Mother," Stylus Productions; "1 Did It." Ufa; "Half-
Price Honeymoon," Lux. In 1937: "Take Charge of My
Wife." Opus.
ERICKSON. A. F. (BUDDY): Director, r. n. Adolph
F. Erlckson; b. Bloomlngton, 111., May 3, 1879; e. Denver
public schools, Denver Business College. No stage ex-
perience. Left Denver, Col., to enter films as prop man
at the Ince Studio. Joined the army In 1917. Returned
to Ince at close of war. Assistant to John Griffiths Wray.
Left Ince to Join Fox and assisted F. W. Murnan in
1927. Was given opportunity to direct In 1929 with
Fox, and directed "Woman from Hell," also "Lone Star
Eps — Ers
Ranger" with George O'Brien, "Rough Romance." "Bed
Sky," "Big Timber" and "Girl Who Wasn't Wanted."
In 1934: assistant director "You Belong To Me," Para-
mount. In 19;i.''i: assistant director "Way Down East,"
20th Century-Fox; "Ruggles of Red Gap," Paramount. In
1936: assistant director. "King of Burlesque." "To Mary
- With Love," "Under Two Flags." 20th Century-Fox.
ERICKSON, KNUTE: Actor, b. Norrkoping, Sweden;
h. 6 feet. 1% inches; hazel eyes and gray hair; w. 210
pounds; e. St. Marks School, Salt Lake City; married
and has one son. Archie, 32. Has lived in Salt Lake City.
New York. Hollywood. Stage experience in "Yon Yon-
son," "The Man from Sweden," "The Seminary Girl,"
"He's in Again," "At the Waldorf," "On the Housetop."
Entered pictures in 1920. Pictures include "The Non-
stop Flight." Uncle Dan in "The Squall." "Waterfront,"
"Scarlet Seas," "Twin Beds," First National; "Illusion,"
Paramount.
ERICSON. HELEN: Actress. In 1936: "On.e in a Mil-
lion." 20th Century-Fox.
ERICSSON. NILS: Actor. In 1935: "Swedenhelms."
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
ERIKSON, LEIF: Aitor and singer. b. Alameda.
Cal., Oct. 27, 1914; m. 6 feet SVx Inches; light brown
wavy hair and blue eyes; w. 195 pounds; p. father com-
mander of a fleet of ships in the North Pacific, mother
Margaret Medbury. newspaperwoman and writer; e. Glenn
Taylor Military Academy. Beverly Hills High School,
short time at University of California at Los Angeles.
Studied under vocal coach. Appeared with Ted Flo Rito
and orchestra in San Francisco. Appeared in Max Rein-
hardt's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
.Joined comedy team of Olsen and Johnson. Signed by
Paramount. In 1935: "Wanderer of the Wasteland,"
"Nevada," Paramount. In 1936: "Drift Fence," "Desert
Gold," "Girl of the Ozarks," "College Holiday." "Waikiki
Wedding." Paramount.
ERMAKOVITCH. N. M.: Player. In 19.37: "Prisoners."
.\mkino.
ERMLER, FRIEDRICH: Director. In 1935: "Peas-
ants," Lenfilm.
ERMOLIEFF, JOSEPH: Associate producer. In 1937:
"Michael Strogoff," RKO-Radio.
ERNEST, GEORGE: Actor, r. n. George Ruud Hjorth;
b. Pittsfield, Mass.. Nov. 20, 1921; h. 4 feet, 8 inches;
blond hair and blue eyes; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hjorth;
e. attends junior high school ; by. athletics. Started in
pictures at the age of four. Films include "Human Side,"
Universal; "Vacation Daze," First National; "Little
Men," Mascot; "Mystery of Edwin Drood," Universal.
1934. In 1935: "Get Rich Quick." "Dinky." First
National; "Racing Luck," Republic; "Diamond Jim,"
I'niversal. In 1936: "Man Hunt," "Song of the Saddle."
WB; "Every Saturday Night," "Educating Father," 2ntli
Century-Fox; "Too Many Parents." "The Plainsman."
Paramount. In 1937: "Oft to the Races," 20th Century-
Fox.
ERNEST, ROLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ERNST, HARRY: Actor. In 1935: "New Adventures
of Tarzan," Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises.
ERNST, JESSE: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on "Tlie
Red Cat" which was the basis of "Folies Bergere."
United Artists.
ERROL, LEON: Actor, b. Sydney, New South Wales.
July 3, 1881; h. 5 feet. 7'/i inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 154 pounds; p. Elizabeth and Joseph Errol, non-pro-
fessionals; e. Sydney High Sciiool, St. Joseph's College
and Sydney University; m. Stella Chatelaine, professional.
.Stage experience; vaudeville, Ziegfeld "Follies," 1911, 12,
13 14, 15, "Hitchy Koo," "Sally." "Louis XIV." "Yours
Tiuly," "Fioretta," all standard comic operas. Stock ex-
perience in drama, farce and comedy. Stage director for
Ziegfeld. "Joy Bells." English production. Screen ex-
perience: some two-reelers. then "Sally." with Colleen
Moore, "Yolanda," with Marlon Davles, "Clothes Make the
Pirate," "Lunatic at Large," "Only Saps Work." In
1933 appeared in Paramount and Radio short product;
"Alice in Wonderland." Paramount. In 1934: "We're
Not Dressing," Paramount; "The Captain Hates the Sea."
Columbia- and "Hold Your Temper," Columbia short
product. In 1935: Columbia short product; Vitaphone short
product; "Princess O'Hara," Universal. In 1936: RKO
short product; "Coronado," Paramount.
ERSKIN. CHESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
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ERSKINE, JOHN: Kducator and writer. b. Now
York City, Oct. 5, 1879; p. James Morrison and Kiii^a
Jane Holiingswortli Krsttine; e. A.B., Columbia, lauu,
A.M.. 19U1, Ph.D., 1U03; U^.D., Norwich University,
1919; Lltt. D., University of Bordeaux, France. 19'<ia,
Mus. D., Eolllns Coliege, 1931; D. Ped., N. Y. State
Normal College, 193J; Mus. D.. Cornell College, 143r):
Mus. D., III. Wesleyan, 1935; L.H.D., Boston University,
1935; m. Pauline Ives, 1910. Instructor of English, 1903-
Oti; associate professor, 1906-09; Amherst adj. professor of
English, 1906-16, professor since 1916. Columbia Univer-
sity. Chairman administrative committee, Juilliard School
of Music, 1927 -2y, pres. since 1U2.S. Is also a member.
National Institute of Arts and Letters, Chairman, Army
Education Committee, A.E.F., 1918-19; educational direc-
tor, A.E.F. University at Beaume, France, 1919. Chevalier
de la Legion d'Honneur, France, 1919; Distinguished Serv-
ice Medal. United States, lillSt. Uonorarv City of Beaune.
France, 1919. Clubs: Columbia University, Grolier, Authors
(president 1920-23, 1927-28, and 1929), St. Andrews So-
ciety, ColTee House. Century Association. Author of
"The Elizabethan Lyric," 1903; "Selections from the
Faerie Queen," 1905; "Actaeon and Other Poems." 1906:
"Leading American Novelists." 1909: "Written English"
with Helen Erskine, 1910; "The Golden Treasury." with
W. P. Trent, 1912; "Great American Writers." with W. P.
Tient, 1912; "Selections from the Idylls of the King," 1912;
"A Pageant In Honor of Roger Bacon," 1914; "The Moral
Obligation to Be Intelligent," 1915; "The Shadowed Hour,"
1917; "Democracy and Ideals," 1920; "The Kinds of
Poetry," 1920; "Collected Poems," 1922; "The Literary
Discipline," 1923; "Sonata and Other Poems," 1925; "The
Private Life of Helen of Troy," 1925; "The Enchanted
Garden," 1925; "Galahad," 1926; "Prohibition and
Christianity," 1927; "Adam and Eve," 1927; "The De-
light of Great Books," 1928; "Penelope's Man." 1928;
"Sincerity," 1929: "Uncle Sam," 1930; "Cinderella''!
Daughter," 1930; "Unfinished Business," 1931: "Bachelor
of Arts," 1933: "Jack and the Beanstalk," 1931; "Tristan
and Isolde," 1932; "Helen Retires," 1934; "Forget If You
Can," "Solomon, My Son," 1935; "Influence of Women,"
1936. Editor of Contemporary War Poems, 1914; books by
Lafcadlo Hearn; Interpretations of Literature, 1915; Appre-
ciations of Poetry, 1916; Life and Literature, 1917; Talks
to Writers, 1920: Books and Habits, 1921; Pre-Raphaelite
and Other Poets, 1922. Co-editor: Cambridge History of
American Literature, 3 vols., 1917-19; Outline of Litera-
ture, 1923. Novel "Bachelor of Arts," screened by Fox
In 1934. "Private Life of Helen of Troy." In 1936:
collaborated on story "The President's Mystery," Re
public.
ERWIN, BILLY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ERWIN, HOSE: Interior decorator. In 1933: "Mid-
night Mary," MGM: "Little Women," Radio. In 1937:
"Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
ERWIN, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ERWIN, STUART: Actor. b. Squaw Valley. Fresno
County. Cal. ; h. 5 feet, 9 inches: light brown hair ami
greenish eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Martha and S. A. Erwln,
non -professionals: e. Porterville Union high school and
University of California; m. June Collyer. Appeared In
"This Thing Called Love," Pathe; "Men Without Women,"
"The Cockeyed World," "Speakeasy," "The Exalted Flap-
per." Fox. Signed a contract with Paramount. Then was
in such pictures as "Young Eagles," "Dangerous Nan Mc-
Grew," "Love Among the Millionaires," "Playboy of
Paris." "Only Saps Work." "Along Came Youth."
"Face In the Sky," Fox; "The Crime of the Century."
"International House," "Under the Tonto Rim," Para-
mount; "Hold Your Man." "The Stranger's Return,"
"Day of Reckoning." "Going Hollywood," MGM; "Before
Dawn." Radio. 1934: "Palooka." U.A. : "Viva Villa."
MGM; "Stranger's Return," "Chained," "The Band Plavs
On," MGM: "Bachelor Bait," RKO; "The Partv's Over"
Columbia. In 1935: "After Office Hours," MGM. In
1936: "Celling Zero," FN: "Exclusive Story," "Absolute
Quiet," "Women Are Trouble." "All American Chump."
MGM; "Pigskin Parade," 20th Century-Fox.
ESCHMANN, EDWARD: b. Yonkers. N. Y., May 7.
1889: h. 6 feet. 1 inch: brown hair and brown eyes: w.
200 pounds: e. Williams College. Willlamstown, Mass.;
married. Well known In the industry through his associa-
tion with First National, Universal and Pathe.
ESMELTON. FREDERICK
tore Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
Actor. In 1935: "La Crlse Est
ESMOND, Ai^NIE: Actress, b. Surrey. England. Sept
27, 1873; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown hair and gray eyes.
On the stage since 1894; acted In London and America
Plays comedy and straight roles. Appeared in numerouf
Britifh silent films. Talkers Include: "The Outsider,"
1931, Hakim; "The Officers' Mess," 1931. BIP; "Reserved
for Ladies," 1931, Alexander Korda; "Stamboul," 1931,
Ebb Tide," 1931. both for Paramount-British; "Men of
Tomorrow," 1932, London Films; "Sally Bishop," 1932,
Til Stick To You," 1933, both for British Lion; "The
Good Companions," 1933, Gaumont-Brltlsh; "Prince of
Arcadia," 1933, Nettleford-Fogwell; "It's a Cop," 1934.
B & D; "Private Life of Henry VIII," "Private Life of
Don Juan," London Films. In 1935: "The Scarlet Pim-
pernel," London Films; "The Iron Duke." Gaumont-
British; "Abdul the Damned," BIP; "Lend Me Your
Husband." "Gay Old Dog, ' Radio; "The Silent Passen-
ger," Phoenix; "Escape Me Never," B & D. On stage in
"Mary Tudor." In 1937: "Thunder in the City," Colum-
bia: "Bulldog Drummond at Bay," BIP; "All That Glit-
ters," Radio; "Pearls Bring Tears," "When the Devil
Was Well," Columbia.
ESMOND, CARL: Actor. In 1935: "Blossom Time,"
BIP; "Invitation to the Waltz," Associated British Pic-
tures. In 19o7 : "April Romance," MGM.
ESMOND, IRWIN: Appointed October 16, 1932 to
succeed James Wlngate as director of Motion Picture Divi-
sion, State Education Dept. 10 Ramsey Place. Albany
N. Y. ; b. Pittsdown, N. Y.. February 5, 1875; p. Warren
J. and Maria Esmond; e. Cornell University, Ph.B.. LL.B. ;
married and has four children. Practiced law in Ball-
ston Spa, New York, from 1899 to 1915. Assistant Law
Division, State Education Department, from 1915 to 1919.
Chief of Law Division, 1919 to 1922. Director, Law Di-
vision, 1922. to October 15, 1932.
ESMOND, JILL: Actress, b. London. England, Jan
uary 26, 1908; blue eyes and brown hair; p. her father.
Henry V. Esmond is a playwright; her mother, Evt Moore,
an actress on the English stage; m. Laurence Olivier,
stage and screen player. She has appeared In the following
jtage plays: "Peter Pan," "Pollyanna," "Mary, Mary,
Quite Contrary," "Hay Fever," and others. Under long
term contract to RKO Radio, appeared in 'Ijadies of the
Jury," "States Attorney," "Is My Face Bed," and "Thir-
teen Women." In 1933: "F. P. One," Ufa-Gaumont-
British. In 1934 appeared on the New York stage in
"The Green Bay Tree" with her husband.
ESMONDS,
MGM.
ELSIE: Actress. In 1936: "Camille,"
ESPINAL, LUISA: Actress. In 1935 appeared in "Tl»'
Devil Is a Woman," Paramount.
ESPY, REEVES: Associated with Samuel Goldwyn. Inc..
United Artists Studio. Formerly with Skouras Brothers
and Fox West Coast Theatres.
ESTABROOK, HOWARD: Writer and Producer. b.
Detroit, Mich., e. Detroit and New York. m. Gretcheii
Dale, non-professional, hy. sports, golf, tennis. Stase
experience in New Y'ork and London, writing. actinR.
directing, producing. Screen plays and adaptations in-
clude: "Dressed to Kill," "Forgotten Faces," "Four
Feathers," "Shopworn Angel," "Street of Chance." "The
Virginian," "Hell's Angels," "Kismet," "Bad Man."
"Woman Hungry," Cimarron," "Bill of Divorcement,"
"Conquerors," "The Masquerader," "The Bowery," "Or-
chids to Y'ou," "Way Down East," "David Copperfield."
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
ESCOFFIER. AUL:
Finle," Nero Films.
ESCUDERO, VICENTE: Dancer. In 1935: "Here'i
Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
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Est— Eva
Won Academy Award 1931 screen play (solo) "Cimarron."
elected V. P. Academy 1935 and 193(). became Paramount
■ writer-producer 1936, produced "Maid of Salem" in asso-
ciation with Frank Lloyd.
ESTEE, PERRY G.: Exiiibitor. S. T. Tlieatre and Estee
Theatre, Parlfer. S. D. ; b. Montello. Wis., Nov. 12. 1S75:
p. both living; e. country school; married. Before entering
motion picture industry, was railroad telegrapher, relay and
station, serving various railroads, east and west. In 191B
managed Alexandria Opera House, Alexandria, S. D. ;
1920, Fad Tlieatre. Brool<ings. S. D. ; 1924, S. T. Theatre,
Parker, S. U. Does seme magazine writing. Sold one
railroad story for motion picture serial.
ESWAY. ALEXANDER: Director and Writer. b.
Budapest, Hungary; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; green eyes and
blond hair; w. 148 pounds; e. University of Budapest,
Diplomatic course, Vienna; hy. collecting old porcelain.
Stage writer. Entered Alms In Berlin In 1922. Directed
and wroie original stories for UFA. D.I.S., Berlin. Galns-
borouBh. BIP, London. In 1935: directed "It's a Bet."
BIP; collaborated on direction, "Music Hath Charms,"
Associated British Pictures. In 1937: produced "Thunder
in the City," Columbia.
ETHIER, ALPHONZ: Actor, b. Sprlngville, Utah; e.
Sprinsvillf. Utah. K;irly worK with Paramount, Associati-cl
Exhibitors, Fox. Pictures include "Breed of the Sea."
Pl;0; "Cheaters," TilTany; "The Fighting Eagle," Pathe-
De.Mllle; "Alias the Lone Wolf," "Say It with Sables."
"The Donovan Affair," Columbia; "Hard Boiled," Kadio
Pictures; "His First Command," Pathe; "The Storm,"
Universal. In 19:J3: "Baby Face," Warner. In lu.i):
"No More Women," Paramount. In 1935; "The Crusades,"
Paramount.
ETHRIDGE, ELLA: Actress. In 193.j: "Anna Karen-
ina," MGM.
ETHRIDGE, SAMUEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Pictur
■\!manac.)
ETON BOYS. FOUR: In 1933 appeared in Vltaphont
short product. In 1934: with Isham .lones and orchest'a
in Paramount short product. In 1936: Universal short
product.
ETTING, RUTH: Singer and Actress. Appeared on
stage as Follies star, radio broadcasts and in motion pic-
tures. Appeared in the Vltaphone No. 1041-42 "Rose-
land," No. 960, "Broadway's Like That." In 1933: "Mr.
Broadway," produced by Broadway -Hollywood Produe
tions; "Roman Scandals," United Artists; BKO Radio
short product. In 1934: "Hips, Hips. Hooray." Radio
short product. "Gift of Gab,'" Universal. In 1936: RKO
short product.
ETTINGER, MARGARET: Freelance publicity. h
Freeport, 111., October 26. 1896; p. Harriet Wilcox and
Ellas Ettinger; e. Evanston Academy, Evanston, 111. Has
been on the editorial stalT of Photoplay magazine and a
reporter on the New York Evening Telegram, also Holly-
wood correspondent for the New York Morning Telegraph;
she was in the publicity department at MGM, publicity
director for Marshall Neilan Productions and Is now a
freelance writer. Her clients and accounts are: Irene
Dunne. Mary Brian, .loan Bennett, Ann Sothern, Sally
Filers. Anna Sten. Lola Lane. Ann Dvorak, Claire Dodd.
Lupe Velez. Helen Vinson, Bruce Cabot. Lyie Talbot, Jan
Garber and Orchestra. Natalie M. Kalnuis. Bess Meredyth.
Dimitri Tiomkin. Antonio and Renee De Marco, Isabid
Leighton. The Brown Derby Restaurants. Technicolor Mo-
tion Picture Corporation. Stage Make-Up by Elizabeth
Arden. Playn Ensenada Hotel. Ambassador Hotel and
I'liited Air Llnei.
ETTLINGER, KARL: (See 19;;fi-3' Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
EUGENE. WILLIAM: Actor, b. San Francisco: e. San
Francisco. Screen work with Metro, Paramount, First
National. Columbia. Pathe. Pictures Include: "The
White Desert," Metro-Goldwyn; "A Son of His Father,"
Paramount: "The Girl from Montmarte." First National;
Paving the Price." Columbia; "Crashing Through."
I'at'ie: "Mind Your Business" •(1930), Pathe Melody
Comedies. In 1931: "Mr. Average Man" comedies. RKO
short product.
EVANS, BRANDON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
EVANS, CHARLES E.: Actor. Appeared In "The
Greene Murder Case" (1929), Paramount. In 1933:
■The Workins Man." Warner. In 1934: "The House of
Rothschild." United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1935: "Cllve
of India." "Cardinal Richelieu,"' UA-20th Century.
EVANS. CLIFFORD: Ador. In 1936: ■'Ourselves
Alone." ■culling the Tune. " 'The Tenth .Vlan." ABP.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
EVANS. DANIEL:
manac. )
EVANS, DELIGHT: Editor and critic. Screenland
Magazine, New York City; b. Fort Wayne, Ind. ; p.
.1. O. and Sydney Valentine Evans; e. left school at
15. "education was most Informal"; has taken courses in
lOncllsh literature and history, etc.; m. Herbert Crooker
of Wirner-Flrst National. Has been with Just two maga-
zines. Photoplay and Screenland: with the latter nine
years, first as feature writer and reviewer, then editor.
EVANS, HELENA PHILLIPS: Actress. In 1934 ap-
peared In "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount. In 1935: "Col-
lege Scandal," Paramount,
EVANS, HERBERT: Actor, b. London. England. April
16, 1883; e. In London, England; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; w.
192 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes; hy. golf and
Ashing. Entered pictures In 1914 with William Brady
at World Film Company. Fort Lee. N. J. Pictures In-
clude: "Speedy" with Harold Lloyd. "The Devil Dancer"
with Gllda Grey. "Way for a Sailor'" with Jack Gilbert,
and "The Prodigal" with Ronald Colman. In 1933:
"Reunion In Vienna,'" MGM; "One Year Later.'" Allied;
"Brief Moment," Columbia. In 1935: "The Glass Key,"
"Peter Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1930: "And Sudden
Death." Paramount.
EVANS. KARIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac)
EVANS, MADGE: Actress, b. New York City, July 1.
1909. h. 5 feet iVi Inches; blonde hair and gray-green
eyes; w. 116 pounds; educated in New York by private
tu.ors. Stage experience: "Sudden Riches." "Our Bet-
ters," "The Marquise,"" and others. Appeared In Vlta-
phone shorts. In the following long features: "Class-
mates," "Son of India,"" "Guilty Hands." "Sporting
Blood,"' "West of Broadway,"" "Lovers Courageous."' Bor-
rowed from MGM to play In Fox's "Heartbreak." In
1933 she appeared in ".Made on Broadway." "Day of
Reckoning," "Dinner at Eight." "Beauty for Sale."
"Broadway to Hollywood,"" "Hell Below."' "The Nuisance,""
.MGM: "The Mayor of Hell." Warner. 1934: "Dinner at
Eight,"" "Fugitive Lovers," "The Show-OfT," "Paris In
terlude." "Death on the Diamond." "What Every Woman
Knows." MGM; "Grand Canary," "Helldorado," "Stand
Up and Cheer," Fox. In 193.'i: "David Copperfield."
"Age of Indiscretion," "Calm Yourself," MGM; "Men
Without Names." Paramount; "Transatlantic Tunnel," GB.
In 1936: "Exclusive Story," "Moonlight Murder," "Picca-
dilly Jim,"" MGM; "Pennies from Heaven." Columbia. In
1937: "Espionage." "The Tlilrteenth Chair." MGM.
EVANS, MAURICE: Actor, b. Dorcliester, England.
.Line 3. 1901; h. 5 feet lU inches; brown hair and brow.i
eyes. On 'he stage since 1926. In London since 1927.
First screen appearance in 1929. Recent British subjects
Include: "Wedding Rehearsal." 1932, London Film:
".Vlairv Me."" 1932. Gainsborough; "The Only Girl."" 1933.
UF.A-Gaumont-British- "The Path of Glory." 1034. Tri-
umph. Also appeared In American films. In 1935:
"Scrooge," Paramount-Julius Hagen. In 19;i7: "Richard
II," .Shakespearean play, on Broadway.
EVANS, MURIEL: Actress, b. Minneapolis, Minn.; h.
5 feet 5 inches; blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 119
pounds; e. Minneapolis and Hollywood; hy. collecting
Chinese and other Eastern art objects. Played the
feminine lead In "Pack Up Your Troubles." MGM. Ap-
peared In 1932 in "The Greeks Had a Name for Them."
United Artists. In 1933: "Broadway to Hollywood," "The
Prizefighter and the Lady." MGM. In 1934: "The
Women in His Life." "Manhattan Melodrama." "Hide-
out." MGM; "Heat Lightning," Warner. In 1935: "Roar-
ing West." Universal serial. In 1936: "Call of the
Prairie." "Three On The Trail." Paramount; "King of
the Pecos." Republic; "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town." Colum-
bia: "Missing Girls." Chesterfield. In 1937: RKO-Radio
short product.
EVANS, PORTER H.: Chief engineer. Eastern studios,
Vltaphone Corporation; b. Erie, Pa., Jan, 11, 1891; e.
University of Michigan (bachelor of electrical engineering,
1914, master of science, 1920). Instructor In electrical
engineering. University of Michigan, 1915 to 1920. Radir
broadcasting. Bell Telephone Laboratories, 1920 to 1928
EVANS, RALPH M.r Research Engineer, Color Photog-
raphy, Eastman Kodak Co.; b. Haverhill, Mass., May
30. 1905; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. ; e
Phillips Academy Andover; Mass. Institute of Tech-
nology, BS, Physics, Research laboratory, Eastman Kodak
Co. color research. Fox Film; physicist, research and
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Eva — Fai
development division. Fox Film; research and control
physicist. DeLuxe laboratories. Member, Optical Society
of America; Fellow, Society of Motion Picture Engineers;
American Academy for the Advancement of Science. Mem-
ber Hoyal Photographic Society of Great Britain. Address:
59 Kodak Park, Rochester. N. Y.
EVANS, REX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EVANS, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motiop Picture Almanac.)
"EVE": (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
EVENNETT. WALLACE: Actor, r.n. same. b. London,
England, Dec. 17, 1887; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 140 pounds:
brown hair, grey-blue eyes; married; hy. motoring and
reading; p. non -professional; e. Birkbeck College. London.
Films: "Arms and the Man," "The House Opposite,"
"Once in a Million" (all B. I. P.). "Good Companions,"
Gaumont British; "Hail & Farevvel.l," "Zigani." "Don't
Get Me Wrong," WB; "Reasonable Doubt." Pascal;
"Mill on the Floss," National Provincial; "Midnight
Menace," Grosvenor.
EVENS, HAROLD W.: Loew's Theatre, St. Louis. Mo.;
b. New York City. May 31. 1896; married and has two
girls; e. New York University, 1917; Army 1917-1919.
Legal and real estate In Florida. With Loew's since 1926,
at Memphis, Tenn., Norfolk. Va., Kansas City, Mo.. Rich-
mond, Va.. Atlanta. Ga., St. Louis, Mo., since 1930.
EVEREST, BARBARA: Actress, b. London, England.
June 9, 1890. h. 5 ft. 6% inches; light brown hair, gray
eyes; e. Royal College of Music. English stage actress
who has appeared in British silents and talkPrs, the
latter including, "Lily Christine" (1931) Para. -British;
"When London Sleeps," "The Lodger." Twickenham;
"There Goes the Bride" (1932) British Lion; "The
World, the Flesh and the Devil" (1932) Twickenham;
"The Umbrella" (1933) Twickenham; "Love's Old Sweet
Song" (1933) Twickenham: "The Wandering Jew" (1933).
Twickenham; "Passing Shadows" (1934) British Lion;
Fox; "The Warren Case (1934), BIP. In 1935 In
"The Passing of the Third Floor Back," Gaumont-Brltish;
"Scrooge," Paramount -Julius Hagen. In 1936: "Love in
Exile," Capitol: "Man Behind the Mask," MGM. 1937:
"Jump for Glory," Criterion.
EVERETT, H. H.: Southern division manager. Republic.
Started in business in 1915 with Mutual Film Co. under
Arthur Bromberg, and remained associated with him
through various companies until Nov. 23, 1936. when ho
became associated directly with Republic Pictures.
In 1936: "A Son Comes
EVEIRS, ANN: Actress.
Home," Paramount.
EVIDON, MEL: Branch Manager, b. Minneapolis.
Minn., March 13, 1904; p. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evldon;
e. Minneapolis ; married. Joined Paramount advertising
sales department in Minneapolis; two years in Omaha,
same capacity. Advertising sales manager in Minneapolis,
after short time at Columbus, Ohio. Joined sales force,
and five years ago became salesman for Columbia. Janu-
ary 1, 1935, to Des Moines as branch manager, Columbia.
EWING, JOHN: Art director. In 1936: "Yellowstone."
collaborated on "Flying Hostess," U.
EYRE, LAWRENCE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on "All the King's Horses," Paramount.
EYSSELL, GUS. S.: Secretary and assistant managing
director. Radio City Music Hall Corporation, b. Kansas
City, Mo., Nov. 6, 1901; p. William and Lulu S. Eyssell;
e. public schools and Central High School, Kansas City,
Mo. Began at Isis Theatre, Kansas City, 1918, while
attending high school. In February, 1920, treasurer of
Newman Theatre for Frank L. Newman. In 1922 man-
aged Royal Theatre, Kansas City. In 1923, managed
Newman Theatre. In 1925 transferred to Los Angeles
to Million Dollar Theatre by Paramount, who had bought
Newman Theatres in Kansas City. In 1927 manager of
Metropolitan, now Paramount Theatre, Los Angeles, and
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b.
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m. -
- - married
div.
- - divorce
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supervised United Artists Theatre 1929-1930. Trans-
ferred to Dallas, Texas, by Paramount Publix as district
manager of theatres in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston.
In 1931 to New York as city manager, in charge of
New York Paramount. Brooklyn Paramount, Rivoli and
Rialto Theatres under Milton Feld. Resigned from
Paramount in January, 1933, to join Radio City Theatres.
EYTON, FRANK: Writer. Lyrics. "Marry Me." GB.
In 1931: "Sunshine Susie," Gainsborough; "Man of May-
fair," Paramount. In 1932: "Tell Me Tonight," GB ;
"The Only Girl," UFA. In 1934; "My Song For You."
GB. In 1935: "Car of Dreams," GB; "Honeymoon for
Three," Gaiety; "The Deputy Drummer," "Trust the
Navy," St. George's. In 1936: "Cheer Up," Luph.i]
Prod. In 1937: "Girl in tl\£ Taxi." British Unity.
EZELL, CLAUDE C: Independent Distribution Execu-
tive. Formerly general sales manager, Warner Bros. ; b.
Mexia, Texas, July 9, 1882. Began his film career 29
years ago with Bass Film Company in New Orleans. With
General Film Company, was both branch manager and
Southern division manager, later becoming division man-
ager for Select Pictures. Joined Warner Bros, several
years ago, occupying the post of Southern and Western
sales manager. In December. 1928. he was promoted by
Sam E. Morris to general sales manager for the com-
pany. Resigned from Warner Bros, on Nov. 13. 1931.
Now in exhibition and distribution. Operating the in
dependent Film Distributors, Inc. in Texas, Oklahoma aiid
Arkansas, distributing Republic product. Community
Theatre, Inc., San Antonio, Texas; Palace Theatre Co., San
Antonio; Oklahoma Ent. Inc.
EZELL, JOHN T. : Manager, Universal, b. Mexla, Texas
March 17, 1886; e. high school; married. With General
Film Company, 1911, as salesman one year; manager
Houston, Texas; Oklahoma City; New York; New Orlean.;-
George Kleine. Branch manager, Atlanta; Selznick branch
manager, Atlanta; branch manager, Vitagraph, Atlanta.
Branch manager. Universal, Atlanta. Now manager, Uni-
versal Film Exchanges, Inc., 193 Walton Street, Atlanta
FABRE, SATURNIN: Player. lii 1937: "Les Petits, "
Franco-American; "Pepe Le Moko." Paris Film Pro-
duction.
FACCHINETTI. REVEREND P. VITTORINO: (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FAGAN, BARNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
FAGAN, JAMES BERNARD: Writer. Adapted play,
"Bella Donna." from novel of Robert Hichens. Filmed in
1934 by Twickenham.
FAGAN, WILLIAM:
UA-London Films.
Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
FAIN, MATTY: Actor. In 1936: "Shadows of the
Orient," Empire; "The Law In Her Hands." WB; "Border
Flight," Paramount; "Bulldog Edition," Republic; "Great
Guy," GN. In 1937: "Larceny on the Air," Republic.
FAIN, SAMMY: Writer. In 1933 collaborated on songs
and lyrics. "Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal; "Foot-
light Parade," Warner. In 1934: With Irving Kanal
wrote music and lyrics for "Fashions of 1934," First Na-
tional; collaborated on music and lyrics of "Harold
Teen," "Here Comes the Navy," Warner: collaborated on
music and lyrics of "Strictly Dynamite." RKO. In 1935:
co-author of lyrics and music for "Sweet Music," Warner;
music, "Goin' to Town," Paramount.
FAINSILBER, SAMSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FAIR, ELINOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
FAIR, FLORENCE: .Actress, b. New York, 37 years
ago; e. Sacred Heart and Ursuline Convents; hy. sports
and music. Appeared in a stylo fete for Vogue maga-
zine, which led to stage work. Appeared in "Clarence."
"Romeo and Juliet," and "Street Scene," and other
plays and eastern films. Under contract to Warner, was
in "I Am A Thief," "The Firebird" and "Show Kids."
In 1935: "The Florentine Dagger," "Oil for the Lamps of
China," "Stranded," "Dinky," Warner; "In Callente."
"Man of Iron," FN. In 1936: "Freshman Love," "Mur
der By An Aristocrat," "Two Against the World," WR;
"Second Wife," RKO-Badlo.
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FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS: Actor, b. Denver, Col., May
23, 1884; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; dark brown hair and eyes;
w. 165 pounds; e. Denver city schools and the Colorado
.School of Mines : m. Mary Plckford. star. March 28.
1920; div. ; m. Lady Sylvia Ashley, 1936. Stage experience:
Shakespearean plays. New York; a year In "Mrs. Jack,"
supporting Alice Fisher; traveled for some time and on his
return appeared in "The Pit," "Two Little Orphan Boys"
and "Fontana." his only musical play for Shubert. Star of
"Frenzied Finance." supported Grace George in "Clothes";
leading comedy parts In "Man of the Hour" and "As Ye
Sow"; starred in "All For a Girl"; co-starred with Tom
Wisa in "The Gentleman from Mississippi," "The Cut"
and "A Gentleman of Leisure" ; in vaudeville In sketch, "A
Regular Business," and the lead in "Officer 666" and
"Hawthorne, U. S. A." Started picture career with
1). W. Giitfith in 1!IU ami he appeared in "The Lamb,"
"Double Trouble," "Reggie Mixes In," "His Pictures
In the Papers," "The Americano," "The Habit of
Happiness," "The Matrimaniac," "Flirting with Fate,"
"The Good Bad Man," "The Half Breed," "Manhat-
tan Madness" and "American Aristocracy" for Triangle;
for Famous Players in "In Again, Out Again," "Wild
and Wooly," "Down to Earth," "Man from Painted
Post," "Reaching for the Moon," "Modern Musketeers,"
"^Vhe^e the Clouds Roll By," "The Mark of Zorro,"
"The Mollycoddle," "The Nut," "Robin Hood," "The
Thief of Bagdad," "Don Q. Son of Zorro," "The Black
Pirate" and "The Gaucho," "The Iron Mask (1929),
"Taming of the Shrew" (1929), "Reaching for the Moon"
(1930), (1931), "Around the World in Eighty Minutes,"
(1932) "Mr. Robinson Crusoe," United .\rtists. London
1933, joined Alexander Korda in London Film, and in-
strumental in alliance with United Artists. First British
role. "The Private Life of Don Juan," London Film.
FAIRBANKS, JR.. DOUGLAS: Actor, b. New York
City, December 9, 1907; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; light brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Beth Sully and
Douglas Fairbanks. Sr., professionals; e. Harvard; Mili-
tary Academy, Los Angeles; Bovee Art School; Collegiate
Military Academy, New Y'ork; Art School, Paris; div,
Joan Crawford. May, 1933; hy. golf, swimming, art
and poetry. Stage exnerience aoDearine in "Young
Woodley" and "Saturday's Children." Screen experi-
ence with various roles in "The Barker," "The Toil-
ers," "Stella Dallas," "Is Zat So," "The Texas
Steer" fnd "The Brass Band"; in 1929 In "The
Power of the Press," Columbia; "The Careless Age,"
"Fast Life," First National; "Our Modern Maidens,"
MGM; "Jazz Age," Radio; "Forward Pass," "Loose
Ankles," First National; "Song of Songs," Warner; in
1930 in "Dawn Patrol," "One Night at Susie's," "Sin
Flood," "Way of All Men." First National; "Party
Girl," Tiflfany; "Little Accident," Universal; "Outward
Bound," Warner; (1932), "It's Tough to be Famous,"
"Union Depot," "Love Is a Racket," First National;
"Scarlet Dawn," Warner; (1933) "Parachute Jumper,"
"The Kid's Last Fight," "The Narrow Corner," "Cap-
tured!", "The Life of Jimmy Dolan." Warner; "Morning
Glory," Radio; 1934; "Catherine the Great," V. A.;
London Film; "Success at Any Price." In 1934. plays
"Moonlight Is Silver" and "Winding Journey." In 13^5:
Appeared In the film "Mimi," BIP. In 1936: "The
Amateur Gentleman," "Accused." "Jump for Glory,"
UA.
FAIRBANKS. JERRY: Producer. In 1935: "The Last
Wilderness." Du World.
FAIRBANKS, MAJOR: Head of the Research Depart-
ment at Radio Pictures Studio. As a soldier of Britain
for 20 years, he fought in South Africa against the
Boers; in China against the Boxer insurrectionists; on
the West African Gold Coast, exterminating "Ju-Julsm,"
In India, establishing British rule; in Tibet and in the
World War.
FAIRBANKS TWINS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FAIRBANKS. WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FAIRBROTHER, SYDNEY: Actress, b. England, July
31, 1872; small; gray hair, blue eyes; m. Percy Buckler.
Trevor Lowe, both dead; hy. cat and dog breeding; p.
A. B. Tapping and Florence Cowell, professional; e.
Itlackpool, England and Germany. On stage in "A Sis-
ter to Assist 'Er." Made silent films during war and
her first talker was "Confetti," made at Nice. Other
talkers "Bindle," "Murder on the Second Floor" (1931),
Warner-FN — British. In 1932: "The Second Mrs.
Phipps," "Lucky Ladies," Warner-FN-British; "Insult,"
Paramount-British; "Excess Baggage," Twickenham. In
1935: "Brewster's Millions," B and D; "The Private Sec-
retarj'," Twickenham. In 1937: "Dreaming Lips." UA.
FAIRE, VIRGINIA BROWN: Actress, r n. Virginia
Labuna; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., June 26, 1906. h. 5 feet %
inch; chestnut brown hair and green eyes; w. 110 pounds;
p. Martha Delsant and Joseph Labuna; e. Wadleigh high
school, has had stage training; m. ; hy. all outdoor sports
Entered pictures in 1918 and has appeared In such
pictures as "Without Benefit of Clergy," "Omar the
Tentmaker," "The Temptress," "The Chorus Kid," "Queen
of the Chorus," "The House of Shame"; and in (192»)
"The Donovan Affair," Columbia; 'The Devil's Chaplain"
and "Handcuffed," Rayart; "The Body Punch" and
■Turning the Wind," Universal. In 1934: "West of tin-
nivide." Monogram.
FAIRLEY, VICTOR: Actor. In 1935: "Kiss Me Good-
l)ye," Celebrity, In Ifi.'i?: "G.vpsy," WB.
FAIRLIE, GERARD: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on
dialogue, "Jack Ahoy," GB. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, "Bulldog Jack." "Born For Glory." OM:
collaborated on original story and screen play. "Charlie
Chan in Shanghai." 20tii Century-Fox. In 1937: cul
laborated on novel "Bulldo!; Drumniond Escapes." Para-
mount.
FAIRMAN. AUSTIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
FAIT, A.: .\etor. In 1935: "Golden Taiga." Amkiiio.
FAITHFUL, GEOFFREY: Camerman, Nettlefold Studios,
England, b. Walton-on-Thames, Jan. 28, 1894. Joined
Hepworth 1908 in laboratories; became camerman 1912;
member of British Kinematograph Society and Society of
Motion Picture Engineers. Photographed "Prince of Ar-
cadia." "Two Hearts In Waltz Time." "Joy Ride."
"Tropical Trouble," "Mystery of the Mary Celeste."
FALCONI, ARMANDO: Actor. In 1936: "II Re Bur-
lone," Nuovo Momlo.
FALCONNETI, MARIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FALES, DEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FALKENSTEIN, JULIUS: (See 1936.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FALL, RICHARD: Music Composer. b. Almitz,
Czechoslovakia, April 3, 1882; h. 5 feet, 8 inches; w.
150 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; e. Berlin and
Vienna school and at the Stern Conservatory of Music
in Berlin; hy. chess. Has conducted theatre orchestras in
Vienna, Berlin and London. Author of many orchestra
numbers and several songs. Married and has a daughter
20 years of age,
FALLON, CHARLES: Director, .actor, b. Antwerp.
Stage manager of French Opera. New Orleans, also in
Montreal. Stage manager for Augustin Daley and several
other companies in Europe and America. Secretary to
general stage director Luigi Albitieri, Metropolitan Opera
Co. ; assistant to Antoine de Vally, artistic director of
Kendall-de Vally Operalogues, producing two reel con-
densed grand operas In Engli.sh for Educational release,
1032-33. Actor in 103.", in "The "Jlan Who Bro'jc the
Bank at Monte Carlo." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Next Time We Love," Universal.
FALLOWS, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
FANCHON: Producer, Paramount Pictures, Prwlueer
of stage units and operation of theatres. In 1937 : pro-
duced "Turn Off the Moon," "Argentine Love" and
'Summer Romance."
FANCK, ARNOLD. DR.: Leader of Greenland Expedi-
tion. In 1933 wrote. "S. O. S. Iceberg," Universal. In
1937: wrote screen play "Slalom," George Kraska.
FANNING, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
FANT, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
FANTE, JOHN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story, "Dinky," Warner.
FANTL, DICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FARA, JESSIE QUINTANA: Writer and translator,
b. New Orleans. La. Director of the Literary and Com-
mercial Translating Bureau of New York and Paris.
.\iithority on scenarios and adaptations for moving pic-
tures in France, Spain, England and United States.
Editor of the Literary Encyclopedia. Member of the
Syndicate des Journalistes de la Presse Etrangere of
France. Addresses: Le Gourbi, Petit Piol, Nice; 184 Rue
Faubourg, St. Honore, Paris; 44 West 75th Street. New
York.
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FARAGOH. FRANCIS EDWARDS: Writer, b. Buda-
pest, Oct. 16. ISaS: e. College of City of New York.
Coluflibla University; h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. 136 pounds;
brown eyes, black hair. Was playwright, short story
writer, dramatic critic, translator of plays, stage director,
managing director of New Playwrights Theatre, New York
City; author of the plays "Pinwheel," "Dagger and the
Rose." "llitornelle." Entered pictures In 1929; wrote
scenario and dialogue for "Her Private Affair," Pathe;
adapted "Lilies of the Field." First National: "Back
Pay," First National; 1936-31, "The Kight of Way."
"Too Young to Marry," "Little Caesar," First Na-
tional; "Iron Man," "Frankenstein," Universal; anc
•'Prestige," Pathe. In 1932: "The Last Man," Colum-
bia; "Undercover Man," Paramount. In 1934; screen pla.v
of "Hat, Coat and Glove," "Anne of Green Gables."
RKO-Radio. In 1935: "Chasing Yesterday," "Return of
Peter Grimm," Radio and "Becky Sharp," RKO-Pioneer.
Elected vice-president of the Screen Writer's Guild. In
1936: "Dancing Pirate," BKO-Kadio.
FARALLA, DARIO LUCIEN: Associate Producer, b
Italy, July 19, 1886; e. Royal Institute "Leonardo Da
Vinci" and "College De Merode," Rome; married. Wae
bachelor of ecjnomic sciences and chartered accountant.
Was executive business manager. First National Pictures
Corporation. Burbank, Cal. Treasurer and director. Edu-
cational Pictures, Inc., First Division Pictures, Inc., and
Ifealart Pictures Corporation. Comptroller, L. J. Selznick
Enterprises, and Select Pictures Corporation. Associate
producer. Paramount Productions. Inc. In 1936: "Border
Flight," "The Return of Sophie Lang," Paramount.
FAREBROTHER, VIOLET: Actress. In 1935: "Its a
Gift," BIP. In 1936: "Where's Sally." WB. In 1937:
"It's Not Cricket," WB; "Les Perles de la Couronne."
Paris.
FARINA: Actor, r. n. Alan Clay Hoskins, Jr.; b.
August 9, 1920; black hair and eyes; e. in school on the
Hal Roach lot with Mrs. Fern Carter, supervised by Los
Angeles board of education; hy. studying violin. At six
months of age he was carried through a scene in an
"Our Gang" comedy. Director McGowan decided he
would make an actor out of the colored lad and shortly
after he was put under contract with "Our Gang." In
1933: "The Mayor of Hell," "The Life of Jimmy
Dolan," Warner. In 1935: "Reckless," MGM.
FARJEON, HERBERT: Director of dialogue, Hal-
perln Productions; b. San Francisco, Cal., October 27
1883; p. Samuel and Henrietta Burnham Farjeon; e,
Lowell high school. S. F. U. C. Medical college three
years; m. Claribel Fontaine; has one son, David. Hi
years old, pianist and composer. Thirty-one years on the
stage, with eighteen years alternating on the screen;
played over 1,500 parts on stage and screen; stage di-
rector, diction and dialect expert; author of stage plays;
toured Japan, China, India and played own repertory
in London, England; has directed for Henry Miller.
James K. Hackett, William Faversham and other Broad-
way stage stars. Began his picture experience with
Thomas H. Ince In 1915. Has directed stock in twelve
of the largest United States cities and plaved fifteen
years on Broadway. J)lrected dialogue 1h many films, in-
cluding ''Sunny Side Up." "Bright Eyes." "Handy Andy,"
"Hell in the Heavens," "White Zombie," "Coming Out
Party."
FARKAS, NICOLAS: Director "The Battle." Paris. 19
rue Patiuet.
FARLEY, DOT: Actress, b. Chicago, IlL; h. 5 feet 5
inches; blond hair and black eyes; w. 138 pounds; p.
Alma A. Streeter and Eugene Farley, mother profes-
sional; e. University of Valparaiso, and by private tutor;
hobbies Include music, writing, riding and all outdoor
sports. Stage experience at the age of 3; with the Farley
stock company for six years. Early screen experience
in roles in "The Volga Boatman," "Celebrity," "Scarlet
and Gold," "Lady Be Good," "So Big," "Grand
Duchess and the Walter," "Marquis Preferred," and for
Al Christie, "Bird In the Hand." Then followed (1929)
"Divorce Made Easy," Paramount," "Weak but Willing,"
Paramount-Christie; and In 1930 In "Boad to Paradise,"
First National; "Harmony at Home," Pox; "Swell
People," Pathe; Manhattan Comedies, second series;
"TraflSc," Pathe, Folly Comedies, second series. In 1934:
"Mr. Average Man Comedies," RKO short product and
various other shorts. In 1935: "Diamond Jim," Universal;
"False Pretenses," Chesterfield. In 1936: KKO short
product.
FARLEY, EDDIE: Song writer and musician. b.
Newark. N. J., July 16, 1905; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w.
193 pounds; married, and has son and daughter. Met
Mike Riley in Kansas City. Organized band. Worked
together in the Onyx Club, New York City. With Riley
uiule suMK, "The .Music Uui-s 'Kuuiid." They were fea-
tured with song in film, "The Music Goes 'Round,"
Columbia, 1936.
FARLEY, JAMES: Actor, b. Waldron. Ark., January 8,
1883; h. 5 feet 11 inches; gray hair and dark brown
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Fanny May Booth and Samuel
11. Farley, non-professionals; e. Kansas City high school
and the University of Missouri; hobbies include hikinj;
and climbing. Stage experience includes appearances in
"The Barrier," "Way Down East" ami "East Lynne."
Early films; "Weary River," "The Racket." "Shady
Lady," "In Old Arizona" and "Hunted." In 1929 In
"The Voice of the City," MGM: "The Dance of Life,"
Paramount; "Lucky Larkin" (1930), Universal In I'.i.il;
"Here Comes the Groom," Paramount. In 1935: "West-
ward Ho," Republic. In 1936: "Captain January," 20th
Century-Fox; "Song of the Saddle," WB; "The Bride
Walks Out," BKO-Kadio.
FARLEY, MORGAN: Actor, b. Mamaroneck, N. Y..
1901; e. In New York City; hy. traveling, painting and
writing. His first stage experience was as Shylock In
"The Merchant of Venice" in a high school play. He
was then assistant stage manager with Stuart Walker
Stock Company. Later was understudy to Glenn Hunter
in "Clarence" and then appeared in the play "Fata
Morgana" and "An American Tragedy." Went to London
in 1928 to play lead in "Trial of Mary Dugan." In
1930-31 played in the following shows: "Camille,"
"Romeo and Juliet," "The Good Hope," "In the Pass-
ing Present." He went to Hollywood early in 1929 and
signed a contract with Paramount. Some of the pictures
he has appeared in since are: "Greene Murder Case,"
"The Love Doctor," "The Mighty," "Men Are Like
That," "Only the Brave" (1929), Paramount; In "The
Devil's Holiday," "Slightly Scarlet," Paramount. In
1934: "Beloved," Universal.
FARLEY, PATRICIA: Actress, b. Toronto, Canada;
h. 5 feet, 4 Inches; w. 114 pounds; red hair, blue eyes;
p. non-professional; e. Emmerson grammar school, Mar-
shall high school and Pasadena Junior College, all In
Pasadena. Sang at the New York Club at Reno. On
screen: "The Phantom President," "The All American,"
"Night After Night," "Evenings for Sale," "Under
Cover Man," "Pick Up," "King of the Jungle." In
1933 appeared in "Sunset Pass," "Under the Tonto
Rim." LTnder contract to Paramount. In 1934: "Good
Dame." Paramount.
FARLEY AND RILEY: Song composers and musicians.
In 1936: appeared in film, "The Music Goes 'Round,"
Columbia.
FARMER, FRANCES: Actress. b. Seattle, Wash.;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; blond hair and hazel eyes; p. Mr.
and Mrs. E. M. Farmer, father an attorney ; e. high
school. University of Washington, Won popularity con-
test of Seattle newspaper. Visited Leningrad, Moscow,
Kiev, Germany. Poland, France, England, and New York
City. Tested in New York by Paramount. Films include
in 1936; "Too Many Parents." "Border Flight." "Bhythni
on the Range," Paramount; "Come and Get It," UA.
FARNEY, MILTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
FARNHAM, RALPH EVERETT: Commercial Engi-
neer, General Electric Co. b. Metuchen, N. J., Sept.
11, 1894; married; e. grade school. East High, Cleve-
land. Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, with
degrees BS and EE. After graduation from college.
1917, followed 2 years of army service, then entered
General Electric Co. Since 1920 has been active in
(he development and application of incandescent lamps
for both professional and non -professional motion picture
projection. Beginning in 1927 he has also been active
in the development of lamps used for motion picture as
well as general photography.
FARNOL, LYNN: Vice-President. Donahue and Coe.
Advertising Agency. Formerly theatrical press representa-
tive for George Tyler, Arthur Hopkins and other staKe
producers. Handled publicity for United States Polo
Association, Chanel, Paris, Coutouriere. and others. Had
charge. Press Relations, Samuel Goldwyn. Now with
Donahue and Coe.
FARNSWORTH, FRANK: Writer. In 1935: story of
"Women Must Dress," Monogram.
FARNUM, DOROTHY: Writer, r. n. Dorothy Famum
Barber; b. New York City, June 10. 1900; h. 5 feet 4
inches; auburn hair and brown eyes; w. 110 pounds,
p. non-professionals; e. Germantown Friends' school, Ger
mantown. Pa.; m. Maurice Barber, non -professional; hy.
travel, collecting antique, biographies, past and present,
and work. Screen plays: Joseph M, Schenck as a writer
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for Constance Talmadge; with First National as a writer
for Lionel Barrymore and all-star specials; with Cos-
tiiopolitan and United Artists; with Warner liros. wrote
■'Beau Brummel." "Babbit," "Lost Lady" and others;
with Goldwyn's 'Tess of the d'Ubervilles"; with Metro-
Coldwyn-Mayer for three and one-half years, wrote "Bar-
delys the Magnificent," "The Temptress," "The Tor-
rent," "The Divine Woman," for Greta Garbo; "Adrlenne
LeConureur," "The Pagan" and "The Doomed Keglment,"
1930-31: Wrote "The Singer of Seville." MGM. In 19.il:
wrote scenario of "Autumn Crocus." Associated Talking
rictures. screen play of "The Constant Nymph." Fox; col-
laborated on screen play "Power," Evensong." GB. In
1935: collaborated on script of "Lorna Doone." ATP.
FARNUM. FRANKLIN: Actor, b. Boston. Mass.: 'i
5 feet 11 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 170
pounds; e. Boston, Mass.; hy. baseball and football; mar-
ried. Stage career in "The Dollar Princess," "Madame
Sherry." "The Only Girl." "The Sunshine Girl," and
leading man In other musical productions. Entered pic-
tures in 1917. Featured In "So This Is Arizona," "The
Two Gun Sap." "Off to Keno," "Beyond the Rio Grande"
(1930). In 1934: "Honor of the Range," Universal. In
1935: "Powder Smoke Range." RKO. In 1936: "Preview
Murder Mystery," Paramount.
FARNUM. GEORGE R.: (See 19.'!6-.!7 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FARNUM, RALPH G.: Business manager and agent
for theatrical artists, writers and directors, offices in Hol-
lywood and New York. b. Dayton. Ohio. Feb. 8. 19iin:
h. 5 feet. 8 Indies; darl: brown hair and blue eyes: w.
160 pounds. In theatrical business many years. Worked
for B. F. Keith interests in middle west, then was fran-
chise agent for Keith and Orpheum vaudeville circuits,
until 1926, when agency offices were expanded to Include
representation of dramatic and musical comedy artists.
Opened Hollywood offices in 1934. Has number of motion
liii'tnre, stage and radio stars under contract.
FARNUM, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Boston. Mass., .luly
4, 1876. p. Adela Le Gros and G. D. Farnum, pro-
fessionals; div. Olive Ann Farnum. First professional ap-
pearance at age of 16 with a troupe of Shakespearean
players headed by Edwin Ferry, the tragedian. After
seven years on stage accepted proposition In motion pic-
tures, signing with Fox. In 1925, while making "The
Man Who Fights Alone," was seriously injured and for
.■ie\eral years he was able to accept only brief roles. In
1930 he appeared with Norma Talmadge in "DuBarry.
Woman of Passion," for United Artists: "The Painted
Desert" (1930) Pathe; (1932), "Drifter," MGM-British;
"Mr. Robinson Crusoe," United Artists. In 1933: "Su-
pernatural." Paramount. 1934: "Are We Civilized." Ras-
nin: "Good Dame." Paramount: "Marriage on Approval."
Preuler; "The Scarlet Letter." Majestic. In 1935: "The
Crusades." "The Eagle's Brood," Paramount; "Powder
Smoke Range," RKO; "Custer's Last Stand." Stage &
Screen Serial. In 1937: "Maid of Salem." Paramount.
FARO. NINETTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
FARR. PATRICIA: Actress, b. San Francisco. Cal h. 5
feet. 3V2 inches; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 109
pounds; e. Central High School. Kansas City. To Los
Angeles with mother after leaving school. Was usherette
in Paramount Theatre, signed by Paramount, and was
in minor roles in "The Secret Call" and "Silence." Ap-
peared in "I Loved You Wednesday." "I Am Suzanne!"
"My Weakness," and "Stand Up and Cheer." all Fox.
Was in Universal serial. "Tailspin Tommy." and in
"Helldorado." Fox. In 1935: "Orchids to You." Fox. In
1936: "Three of a Kind." Inv. "Speed to Spare," Col.
FARRAR, GWEN: Actress. In 1935: "She Shall Have
Music." Twickenham.
FARRAR, STEVE M.: Exhibitor. Orpheum Theatre
Building, Harrisburg, III., The Colonial Amusement Co. ;
b. Noah. Tenn., Coffee County, Aug. 5, 1885; married;
p. Mr. and Mrs. O. Farrar, 4600 Elkins Ave., Nashville,
Tenn.; e. grade school, Tenn., Illinois and Missouri.
First job at 16 In Union Biscuit Co. Factory at St.
Louis, then delivery boy in meat market, clerk in grocery
store, laundry route In St. Louis during World's Fair In
1903. Two years with Brown Shoe Co.. St. Louis
Mo. Then In hardware business for himself, Jan. 24,
1910, traded the hardware store for a motion picture
theatre in Eldorado. 111. Became managing director
Colonial Amusement Company. Harrisburg. 111.. owTiing
and operating Orpheum and Grand Theatres at Harris-
burg. 111.. Orpheum and Grand theatres. Eldorado. 111..
Lyric Theatre, Galatin. III.. Orpheum Theatre. Cave In
Rock, 111,, Strand Theatre. Carmi. 111., and .Strand Theatre.
Kairtield, 111,: Cozy Theatre, Vienna, 111.; Grand Theatre,
Carrier Mills. 111.
FARRELL, CHARLES: Actor, b. Onset Bay, Mass.,
August 9, 1902; h. 6 feet 2 inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 178 pounds; p. Estella Carewe and David H. Far-
rell; e. Walpole, Mass., high school and Boston uni-
versity; no stage training; m. Virginia ValU; hy. golf,
tennis, swimming and sailing. Nine years screen activity
consist of roles In "Seventh Heaven," "Old Ironsides,"
"The Rough Riders," "Street Angel," "Fazil," "River"
and "Our Daily Bread"; "Lucky Star" (1929), "The Red
Dance" (1929), "Sunny Side Up" (1929), Fox; and in
1930 in "City Girl," "Happy Days," "High Society
Blues," Fox; "Man Who Came Back," "Body and Soul,"
"Merely Mary Ann," (1932) "Delicious," "After To-
morrow," "Heartbreak," "The First Y'ear," "Tess of the
Storm Country," "Wild Girl," all Fox. In 1933: "Aggie
Appleby, Maker of Men," Radio; "Girl Without a Room."
Paramount. In 1934: "The Big Shakedown," First
National; "Change of Heart," Fox. In 1935: "Fighting
Youth," Universal; "Forbidden Heaven." Republic. In
1936: "Trouble Ahead." Atlantic; "The Flying Doctor/'
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Moonlight Sonata," UA;
"Scotland Y''ard Commands," GN.
FARRELL, CHARLES: Actor. b. Dublin, 1902; e,
Toronto, Appeared as child actor in stock company in
Detroit In 1912. First London stage appearance. Coli-
seum. 1921. First film appearance as child in John
Bunny and Flora Finch comedies for Vitagraph. Rc-
vi.sited Hollywood in 1920 and 1927 -.S-9. hy. flying, car
racing, horse riding. Scores of British films Including
"Jack's the Boy." "The Limping Man." "The House
Opposite," "The Lonely Road." "Red Wagon," "Boys
Will Be Boys," "The Amazing (Juest." Played in stage
production of "The Amazing Mr. Clitterhouse" at Hay-
market Theatre. London, and was booked for Hollywood
screen version.
FARRELL, CLIFF: Writer. In 1935: story, "Out-
lawed Guns," Universal.
FARRELL, GLENDA: Actress, b. Enid, Okla., 1904;
blonde hair; w. 114 pounds; hy. her 8 year old son.
Tommy. Stage experience: "Love, Honor and Betray,"
"Life Begins," and others. Under contract to Warners;
she appeared in "Life Begins." duplicating her original
role in the play; "Little Caesar," "1 Am a Fugitive from
a Chain Gang," "Match King," "The Wax Museum,"
all Warners. Appeared In 1932 in "Night Nurse,"
Warner; (1933) "The Mayor of Hell." Warner; "Cen-
tral Airport," "The Keyhole," "Girl Missing," "Mary
Stevens, M.D.", "Bureau of Missing Persons," Warner;
"Gambling Ship," Paramount: "Lady for A Day,"
Columbia; "A Man's Castle," "Dark Hazard." "Havana
Widows," First National. In 1934: "Personality Kid,"
"Hi Nellie." "Merry Wives of Reno," "Kansas Citv
Princess," "I've Got Your Number." "Heat Lightning."
"The Secret Bride," Warner: "The Big Shakedown." First
National. In 1935: "Go Into Your Dance," "In Caliente"
and "Traveling Saleslady," "Gold Diggers of 1935," First
National; "We're in the Money," "Little Big Shot,"
"Miss Pacific Fleet." Warner, In 1936: "Snowed I'n-
der," "The Law In Her Hands," "Smart Blonde," "Here
Comes Carter," "Golddiggers of 1937," WB: "High
Tension," 20th Century-Fox; "Nobody's Fonl_," U.
FARRELL, JOHNNY: (Sec 1935-.36 Motion Picture
.Mmanac)
FARRELL. NEYNEEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mnianac. )
FARRELL. PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Ourselves Alone."
ABT'.
FARRELL, VESSIE: Actress. In 1935: "The Healer."
Monogram.
FARRINGTON, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. -
- - - birth
m. -
- - married
div.
■ - divorce
P- -
- - parents
9.
education
pro.
- professional
h. -
hy. -
height
- - hobby
r.n. -
w.
- real nanne
weight
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FARROW. JOHN VILLIERS: Director. Warner Broth-
ers, b. Sydney, Australia; married; e. private tutors.
Author, decorated by several countries. Member of Royal
Irish Yacht and Royal Socialion Clubs.
FASOLT, VICTOR: Managing director of Syndikat
Film, G.m.b.H., Berlin, Germany. Bom in Blankenhain
Harz, Germany, Aug. 7, 1891 ; p. Maximilian and Charlotte
Kcmpf Fasolt; e. gymnasium in Schleusingen. Germany;
studying national economy In Lausanne and Munich; service
in the army from 1908 to 1920; married. Member of
Senate of City of Bremen, and member of Bremen Chamber
of Commerce in Berlin. Secretary of bank of Elberfeld
Textile Trust, managing director of Bergmann Elektrizitats-
werke A. G. In 1928, member of board of Terra Film
A. G. Berlin, then with Cinema Film Company, Ltd.
Since 1933 managing director of the Neues Deutsches
Lichtspiel- Syndikat Film Gesellschaft, Ltd., changed to
Syndikat Film G.m.b.H.
FAULKNER, PHILIP J. JR.: Sound recorder. In 1933:
"Emergency Call," "Son of the Border," "Before Dawn,"
"Flying Down to Rio," RKO. In 1934: "Cockeyed Cava-
liers." In 1935: recorded music for "Roberta," "West of
the Pecos," "The Nitwits." "Top Hat," "The Last Days
of Pompeii," "The Three Musketeers," "To Beat the
Band," "In Person," "Annie Oakley," "I Dream Too
Much," "Hi Gaucho," "Alice Adams," "His Family
Tree." "The Rainmakers," "Seven Keys to Baldpate."
"Break of Hearts," "Hooray for Love," "The Informer,"
"Jalna," "She," "Old Man Rhythm," RKO. In 1936:
•■Sylvia Scarlett." RKO.
FAULKNER, RALPH: Actor. In 1935: "The Three
Musketeers," RKO.
FAULKNER. TREVOR: Sales Manager, S. M. Chemical
Co. Inc.: b. Lebanon, Mo., March 26, 1891: p. Mrs.
.1. D. Faulkner. Dallas, Texas: e. public schools and
Texas cattle ranch — cow-puncher, automobiles, electric light
and Ice plants. Bought first picture show in Checotah.
Okla.. In 1913, for $300. Has owned seven theatres
since: operated up to period of Army Service. July. 1918.
Worked for Paramount Pictures from Nov. 1. 1919. to
Aug 15, 1931, in department In charge of film main-
tenance In all 39 branch offices In TJ. S. Had charge
of Paramount's Film Depot In Long Island for six years:
also operated Majestic Theatre, Austin. Texas, for Para-
mount on special assignment In 1924. Supervised, for
Paramount's home office, the construction of fifteen branch
exchange buildinffs. Jlember of Society of Motion Picture
Engineers since 1922.
FAULKNER. VIRGINIA: Writer, MGM; b. Lincoln.
Neb., March 1. 19U: p. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Faulkner:
e. University of Nebraska, Moxley School, Rome, and
Radcliffe College. Was reporter on Washington Post.
on editorial staff of Tnwn and Country, and wrote short
stories and novels before entering motion picture industry.
Collaborated on original and screen play of "Maiden
A'oyage," screen play "I Made a Bargain."
FAULKNER, WILLIAM: Writer. In 1933: "Today We
Live." MGM; "Story of Temple Drake," Paramount. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "Wooden Crosses,"
20th Century-Fox.
FAUST, MARTIN J.: (See 193G-3T Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FAVERSHAM, PHILLIP: Actor, b. New York City,
Nov. 26, 1907; p. professionals; e. Middlesex School In
Massachusetts. Stage experience In "The Hawk," "The
World and His Wife" and others. Signed by Warner
Bros, to a long-term contract. In 1933 appeared In
"Captured," "Footlight Parade," "College Coach," "The
House on 56th Street." Warner. In 1934: "The Big
Shakedown." First National; "Gambling Lady," "Bed-
side." "Jimmy the Gent," Warner. In 1935: appeared
on New York stage in "Fly Away Home."
FAVERSHAM, WILLIAM: Actor. b. London. Eng-
land, Feb. 12, 1868; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 180 pounds; e. Chigwell Grammar School.
Essex and Hillraartin College. Served in Yeomanry
Cavalry Regiment of Warwickshire. Studied with Car-
lotta Leclercq. and appeared first on stage In "Retained
for the Defense." Made first appearance in New York in
"Pen and Ink." Played for two seasons with Mrs.
Fiske; in "Featherbrain." Appeared on Broadway, and
was engaged by Charles Frohman for Empire Theatre, ap-
pearing in "The Younger Son." in 1893. Remained with
Empire company until 1901. Went to Criterion. New York,
appearing In "A Royal Rival." In Chicago produced
"The Barber of New Orleans," 1908, then appeared at
Daly's Theatre, New York, In "The World and His Wife
During 1913-14 toured in "Romeo and Juliet," "Othello '
"Julius Caesar." Appeared In 1928 in "Diplomacy"
Motion pictures include "Secrets of the Chateau." "Lady
by Choice." and "Mystery Woman." Member of Lambs
Club, New York. In 1935: "Becky Sharp," BKO-Pioneer.
In 1937: "Arizona Days," GN.
FAWCETT, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FAWCETT, MRS. GEORGE: (.See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
FAWCETT, CAPTAIN ROSCOE: (Died July, 1936.
See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
FAY, EDWARD M.: Theatre Circuit Executive. Fay's
Theatres, Providence; b. Providence, R. I. Studied violin
and known as "boy wonder violinist." Was violin solo-
ist for Providence Symphony Orchestra under direction
of Robert Bonner. Then with Keith circuit; studied
dancing; leader of Providence Opera House orchestra.
Established Rhodes-On-to-Pawtucket, dance casino; op-
erated iOlectric Park, N. J. ; or,<;anized and directed Fay's
Second Regiment Band; operated Hunt's Mills Dancing
Pavilion, R. I.; directed concerts at Roger Williams Park.
In 1916 became theatre owner and manager, operating un-
der the name of Fay Theatre. In 1924 associated with
M. E. and M. B. Comerford and Frank C. Walker.
Member Board of Directors, Red Cross, American Auto-
mobile Association, MPTOA and was on board of directors
of Providence Chamber of Commerce for several years
Former chief of Town Criers; Friars and Motion Picture
Club of New York; life member B.P.O.E.. No. 14.
FAY, FRANK: Actor, b. San Francisco, Cal.; h. 6
feet; red hair and blue eyes; w. 180 pounds; div. Barbara
Stanwyck, professional; hy. the beach. Made stage debut
at age of 7 in "Babes In Toyland." Appeared In Winter
Garden shows. "Artists and Models," and others. Has
toured vaudeville, been master of ceremonies in St. Louis.
Cleveland, Kansas City and other cities. First screen
appearance as master of ceremonies In "Show of Shows."
then the lead In "Under a Texas Moon," and "The
Matrimonial Bed" ; under contract to Warner Bros. ; also
has appeared in "Bright Lights" (1930). FN: (1932)
"Fool's Advice." State Rights. In 1935: "Stars Over
Broadw.iy," Warner.
FAY, GABY: Actress. In 1936: "I Married a Doc-
tor." WB.
FAY. GLORIA: Actress. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
FAY, JIMMY: Actor, b. six years ago; p. Mr. and
Mrs. J. Vaughn Finney. Sister was taken to studios for
screen test, but boy was chosen to appear In color short
sub.lect. Appeared in ■'Million Dollar Hahv." Monogram
In 1935: "Princess O'Hara." Universal.
FAY, WILLIAM G.: Author, producer and actor,
b. Dublin. Ireland, Nov. 12, 1872; h. 5 feet. 2 inches-
dark hair, hazel eyes; w. 135 pounds; married; hy. paint-
ing; p. William and Martha Fay; e. Belvedere College.
Dublin. Actor and producer for the Irish Players, of
which he was a co-founder, at the Abbey Theatre. Dublin-
first engagement, in 1890. in "The Irishman." First
film. 1918, "Doing Her Bit"; the gunman In "The
Blarney Stone," (B. & D.) in 1933; in 1934. original
stage part of Thaddeus Golllgher in screen version nf
"General John Regan," (B & D) ; "Dark World." Fox,
(1935). In 1936: "The Show Goes On." ATP; "Kath-
leen Mavourneen," Argyle; "Storm in a Teacup," Victor
Saville.
FAYE, ALICE: Actress and singer. b. New York
City e. public schools, high school. Attended dancing
classes of Chester Hale. Toured eastern circuit of Loew
Theatres with Hale units. Joined chorus of Hollywood
Restaurant, worked in chorus of Palais D'Or floor show
Was In chorus of George White's "Scandals." Had audi
tion with Rudy 'Vallee. and was engaged as feature singe*
with the band. Returned to Hollywood Restaurant in that
capacity. With Vallee company in Hollywood, and played
lead in "George White's Scandals." On screen in 1934
In "Scandals." "Now I'll Tell," "365 Nights In Holly
wood." "She Learned About Sailors." Fox T'nder con-
tract to Fox. In 1935: "George White's 1935 Scandals."
Fox; "Every Night at Eight," Paramount; "Music Is
Magic," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "King of Bur-
lesque," "The Poor Little Rich Girl," "Sing. Baby. Sing."
"Stowaway." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "On The
Avenue." 20th Century-Fox.
FAYE. ANITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
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FAYE, JULIA: Artress. b. Richmond. Va.. Sept. 24.
1896; e. St. Louis, Mo.; h. 5 feet ZVi Inches; w. 115
pounds: brown hair, brown eyes; hy. swimming and riding.
Entered pictures in 1916 through Christy Cabanne at Fine
Arts Studio. Has played in "Martha." "King of
Kings," "Volga Boatman," "Feet of Clay," "Ten Com-
mandments." "Godless Girl." "Chicago," "Main Event,"
"Corporal Kate," "Turkish Delight," Marcia Towne in
•Dynamite" (1930). "Not So Dumb" (1930), MGM. In
1933 appeared in "Only Yesterday." Universal. In l'j:;U:
'Till We Meet Again," Paramount.
FAYLEN, FRANK: Actor. In 1936: "Border Flight,"
Paramount; "Bullets or Ballots," "Down the Stretcli. '
"King of Hocliey," \VB.
FAZALBHOY, SULTAN A.: Chairman, Sound Studios.
Ltd.. India. b. Bombay, Nov. 28. 1908. Director ot
Bombay Motor Sales. Joined Board of Directors of Bom-
bay Radio Co. Associated with installation and sales of
cinema reproducers. Member of board of directors of
Sound Equipment Co. Chairman of board of directors of
Sound Studios, Ltd.
FAZAN, ADRIENNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FAZENDA, LOUISE: Actress, b. Lafayette, Ind., June
17, 1895. h. 5 feet 6 inches; blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 125 pounds; p. Joseph Fazenda, non -professional; e.
Los Angeles high school and St. Mary's convent; m,
Harold VVallis, studio manager; hy. swimming, hiking and
playing piano. Stage experience in vaudeville 1921-22.
Screen experience since 1915. Among her more recent
pictures were, in 1933, a series of Universal short product.
"Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In 1934: "Wonder
Bar," First National; "Caravan," Fox; "Mountain Music,"
Universal short. In 1935: "The Casino Murder Case,"
"The Winning Ticket," MGM; "Broadway Gondolier,"
Warner. In 1936: "The Widow from Monte Carlo," "Col-
leen." "I Married a Doctor," WB. In 1937: "Ready,
Willing and Able," WB.
FAZIO, AETANO: Writer. In 1935: story "Ren
dezvous At Midnight," Universal.
FEALY,
Almanac.)
FEARS, PEGGY: Actress, b. New Orleans, La.; h.
5 feet, 3 inches; w. 106 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes;
e. Dallas High and St. Mary's Finishing School, Spence
School for Girls in Manhattan. On stage in "Child of
Manhattan," "Music In The Air," "Divine Moment" and
others. Signed Fox Film contract. In 1935: "Lottery
I.over," Fox.
FEATHERSTONE, EDDIE: Actor. In 1935: "Calling
All Cars," Mayfalr. In 1936: "Shadows ot the Orient,"
Empire.
FECCHI, ETTORE: Journalist, b. Kome. Italy. Feb
5. 1911; p. Giovanni and Olga Fugger Fecchi: e. classic
Lyceum, Rome. Correspondent of II Corriere, Cinemato-
grafico. Vita Cinematografica, Torino.
FECKE, HERBERT V.: AdTertisinK BepresentatlTe.
b. Melrose, Mass., July 21, 19U0; e. Pittsburgh and Chi-
cago; entered industry 1917 with World Film Corp.. 1918,
independent film distributor in New England States. 1926.
entered advertising business in Wall Street. 1927. New
England and Canadian branch manager H. D. Selbert
Co.. financial publishers. 1928. entered motion picture
trade paper field with Exhibitors Daily Review. 1929.
Theatre Management; 1930, Exhibitors Herald-World.
Eastern advertising representative. Now advertising repre-
sentative Motion Picture Herald. Member Delta Sigma
Fraternity. A.M.P.A.. and Rye Country Club.
FEDERMAN, HARRY A.: President, Mentone Pro-
ductions, Inc., 152 West 42nd Street. New York City: d.
New Y^ork City; e. College of the City of New York. Re-
tired from estate management in real estate field to enter
show business in 1918. Theatre operator in Metropolitan
New Y'ork area continuously for 15 years. Last theatre
assignment was as district manager for RKO. Member
Grand Jurors Association and Jewish Theatrical Guild.
Masons and Elks.
FEDOR, LADISLAUS: Author. Play, "A Woman
Lies." filmed in 1935 as "Thunder In the Night." Fox.
FEDOR, TANIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
FEGTE, ERNST: Art director; m. Eileen O'Keene, non-
professional. In 1933: "Big Executive," Paramount. In
1934: collaborated on "Death Takes a Holiday," "We're
Not Dressing," "Murder at the Vanities," "Kiss and
Fay— Fel
Make Up," "Ladies Should Listen," Paramount. In 1935:
roUaborated on art direction of "All the King's Horses,"
"Accent on Youth," "So Red the Rose." "Paris in
Spring," Paramount. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho,"
"Anything Goes," ''rile Princess Comes Across," "Thi'
General Died at Dawn," "Valiant Is the Word For Car
rie," Paramount. In 11137: "Swing Higli, Swing Low."
I'aramount.
FEHER, FRIEDRICH: In 1936: wrote, composed an, I
directed "The Robber Symphony," produced by Con
cordia.
FEHER, HANS: Actor. In 1936: "Tlie Robber Sym
pliony," produced by Concordia.
FEHRiNG, "DUTCH": Actor. In 1935: "Fighting
Y'outh," Universal.
FEINBERG, ARCHIE S.: Vice-president and sales
manager. United States Air Conditioning Corporation ; b.
Minneapolis. Minn., Nov. 25, 1891; p. dec; e. public
and high school; technical school; married. With LaSalle
Steel Company; Tl;eatre Equipment Company, Minneapolis.
Arctic NuAir Corporation: Kooler Air Engineering Cor-
poration; United States Air Conditioning Corporation.
FEIST. FELIX E.: Director, r. n. Felix Ellison Feist:
b. New York City. Feb. 28. 1906; h. 5 feet. 11 inches:
black hair and brown eyes; w. 169 pounds; p. Felix F.
and Bertha E. Feist: e. Amherst College. Columbia Uni-
versity; married; hy. photography and golf. Was film
salesman, MGM; newsreel cameraman. International News;
associate producer. Burton Holmes Travelogues. MGM,
1930; director of tests, MGM. 1931-1933. Directed "The
Deluge," RKO, 1933; "Strikes and Spares," MGM. 1934.
"My Grandfather's Clock." MGM. 1934.
FEIST, FELIX F.: Died April 15, 1936. (See 1935-
36 Motion Picture Almanac.
FEJOS. PAUL: Production supervisor and director,
b. Budapest. Hungary; h. 5 feet 9 inches; dark brown
liair and blue eyes; w. 145 pounds; e. medicine, art, paint-
ing and history; hobbies include fencing and horseback
riding. Directed several short features in Europe, then came
to America and was for three years with Rockefeller Insti-
tute as staff bacteriologist, and then made an independent
five-reel film called "The Last Moment." Received a con-
tract with Universal, and directed "Lonesome," "Broad-
way" and "Eric the Great," ("Last Performance"), To
MGM in 1930. Did French and German versions ot
"The Big House." In September, 1931, went to Paris
to direct for Braunberger-Rlchebe. Appointed Production
Supervisor. In 1934: directed "Fantomas," Du World.
FELD, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FELD, MILTON H.r Producer at 20th Century-Fox
Film Corp., Beverly Hills, California; b. Kansas City.
Mo., Nov. 17, 1892; p. father; married. Was in jewelry,
optical business. Started in motion picture industry in
1907. small neighborhood theatre as sideline. Salesman for
Vitagraph, 1912. Branch manager and district manager for
Universal in Kansas City. Mo. Left distribution business
1912; associated with Frank L. Newman, as managing
director of Newman, Royal Regent, and 12th Street Thea-
tres, Kansas City, Mo. Sold to Paramount, 1924, after
which was managing director of Metropolitan, Millon Dollar
and Rialto Theatres in Los Angeles for Paramount. In
1925, in charge of Publlx de Luxe operations in United
States. Resigned in December, 1932. to organize Monarch
Theatres, Inc.. with D. J. Chatkin and Harry Katz.
Resigned presidency of Monarch Theatres, Inc., November,
1935, to enter motion picture production at 20th Century-
Fox Film Corp. In 1936: associated producer "Career
Woman," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Time Out for
Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
FELIX, SEYMOUR: Director, o. New York City,
October 23, 1892; h. 5 feet; w. 114 pounds; m. has one
daughter, tap dancer. Made his stage debut as an
amateur at the age of nine. At the age of 15 got a
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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hy. - - - hobby
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partner and appeared in vaudeville. Staged the dances
for "Whoopee," "Rosalie," "Hit the Deck," "Gay
I'aree," "Peggy Ann," several Al Jolson shows and
many others; Dance director for Fox Film Corporation
one year, staged numbers for "Sunnyslde Up." "Just
Imagine" and "Delicious." Director for Fox Films,
for Lne year produced "Girls Demand Excitement" and
"Stepping Sisters." In 1936: dance director "Tlie Great
Ziegfeld." "After the Thin Man," MGXl. In 1937: '■Oii
The Avenue," 20th Century-Fox. Won 1931', Academy
Award for best director with "The Great Ziegfeld."
FELLOWES. ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Almanac, i
FELLOWES, ROCKLIFFE: Actor, b. Ottawa. Ont.,
1885: h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 175 pounds; e. Bishop's
College, Lenoxvllle. Experience on stage with Mrs.
Flslte, Grace George, Cyril Scott, Screen work with
Fox, Selznick, Goldwyn. Hodkinson. Famous Players
First National. Vltagraph. Universal FBO, Warner. Para
mount. Pro-Dis-Co., Associated Exhibitors, Metro, Lumas.
Pictures Include "The Third Degree," Warners; "The
Understanding Heart." MGM: "The Satan Woman."
Lumas; "The Crystal Cup," First National; "The Charla-
tan" (1929), Universal. In 1933: "Phantom Broad
"ast," Monogram.
FELLOWS. EDITH: Child actress, b. Boston. Mass.:
h. 51% inches: dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 58
pounds; e. Lawlor's School, Hollywood Grammar Schools;
hy. sewing and clay modeling. In motion pictures seven
years. Films include "Daddy Longlegs," "Cross Streets."
"Cimarron," "Kmma." "Huckleberry Finn." "Kid Mil-
lions." In 1934: "His Greatest Gamble." RKO ; ".Tane
Eyre," Monogram; "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cal)l)age Patch."
Paramount. In 1935: "The Keeper of the Bees." Mono-
gram: "Dinky." Warner; "Black Furv." First National:
"She Married Her Boss." "And So They Were Married "
Columbia. In 1936: "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
FELTON. EARL: Writer, Columbia, b. Cleveland. Oct.
16. 1910; e. University of Minn. Was with Warner.-:
six years. In 1936: original story "Man Himt." col-
laborated on screen play "Freshman Love," WB. In
1937: orieinal story and collaborated on screen p!av
"Bengal Tiger." original story "The Captain's Kid."
WB: collaborated on story "The Gang's All Here." lle-
nublic; original story and screen play "The ('amims
Mystery." Columbia.
FEND, HARLAND: Manager, Warner Brothers' Shernia:i
Theatre in rhillicothe. Ohio. b. Chicago. 111. : e.
graduated from Cleveland grammar and high schools; mar-
ried. Three years feature writer and assistant dramatic
and movie editor on Cleveland Plain Dealer, followed by
ten years in various fields of publicity and exploitation in
New York and Cleveland. Operator of summer stock at
Hanna Theatre, Cleveland, for several seasons. Returned
to first love, newspaper work, as columnist and photoplay
editor of The News. In 1935 became manager of the
Warner theatre in Chillicothe.
FENDER, WILLIAM JOSEPH: Studio superintendent.
Universal. b. Fairbury. Neb., Nov. 15. 1891; h. 5 ft.
8% In.; w. 170 pounds; p. Mary M. and Wm. H.. baker:
e. high school and attended college; m. Florence L.
LeBlanc and has two children. Before becoming super-
intendent at I'niversal. was associated with A.T. & S.F.
Ry., Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co.. Famous Players
Lasky. Paramount. FN. Metro Film, RKO-Pathe; Robert-
son-Cole, and Chas. R. Rogers.
FENDERSON. REGINALD: Actor. In 1936: "Green
Pastures." ^^B.
FENTON, FRANK: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on
"Behind Jury Doors," "Revenge at Monte Carlo," May-
fair. In 1935: collaborated on story, "Dinky," Warner.
In 1936: collaborated on "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM.
In 1937: collaborated nn screen play "Step Lively, Jeeves,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
FENTON, LESLIE: Actor, b. Liverpool, England, March
12, 1903; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and gray eyes; w.
168 pounds. Pictures Include "What Price Glory," "An
Old Flame," "The Gateway of the Moon," Fox; "The
Showdown," "The Drag Net," "The First Kiss," Para-
mount; one of the Young 'Vultures In "Dynamite," MOM:
"Girls Gone Wild," Fox; "A Dangerous Woman," "The
Man I Love," "Woman Trap," Paramount; "OfBce
Scandal," "Paris Bound." Pathe; "Broadway," "Last
Performance," Universal; (1931), "Guilty Generation."
Columbia. In 1933: "F. P. One," Xlfa-Gaumont British;
"Night Flight." MGM; "Ladv Killer," Warner. In 1911
"I Believed in You," "Marie Galante," Fox; "White
Lies." Columbia. In 1935: "Star of Midnight," Radio;
"Stolen Harmony," "Men Without Names," Paramount:
"The Casino Murder Case," MGM; "Chinatown Squad,"
Universal. In 1936: "Two in the Dark," "Murder on
the Bridle Path," RKO-Radio; "Sworn Enemy," "The
Longest Night." MGM.
FENWICK, JEAN: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"Cross Country Cruise." Universal. In 1935: "The Cru-
sades." Paramount. In 1938: "Mary of Scotland." RKO
Radio.
FERANDEZ, ESTHER: Actress. In 1936: "Alia en
el Rancho Grande" (There on the Big Ranch), Busta-
mente y de Fuentes, A. en P.
FERBER, EDNA: Writer of a large number of maga-
zine stories and novels. In 1933 wrote screen play.
"Dinner at Eight." MGM. In 1934: wrote story of
"Glamour," Universal. In 1936: wrote novel "Come and
Get It," UA.
FERBER. NAT: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play "The Human Side," Universal. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play "Princess O'Hara," Universal.
FERGUSON. /
Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FERGUSON, HELEN: Actress, b. Decatur, IH. ; e. in
public schools of Decatur, graduated from high school, Chl-
^•ago. Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago; h. 5 feet 3
inches; w. 116 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes. Played
stock In Los Angeles 1928-1930. Started screen careei
with old Essanay at age of 13. Among her pictures.
"Hungry Hearts," "Burning Daylight," "In Old Cali-
fornia," Audible Pictures; No. 3179-80, "Finders Keep-
ers," 'Vitaphone short.
FERGUSON, OTIS: Film critic. New Republic, New
York City; b. Worcester. Mass.. Aug. 14. 1907; e. A.B..
Clark University. Served in U. S. Navy for four years,
then did free-lancing until joining New Republic in
spring of 1.934. Assistant book editor, reader and film
reviewer.
FERGUSON, PERRY: Associate art director. In 1933:
collaborated on "Chance at Heaven," Radio. In 1934: col-
laborated on art direction of "The Meanest Gal In Town.'
"Where Sinners Meet," "Dangerous Corner," RKO-Radio.
In 1935: "West of the Pecos," "Laddie," "Strangers
All," "Hooray for Love," "The Nitwits." "The Arlz-
onian." "Alice Adams," "Old Man Rhythm," "To Beat
the Band," "Stars Over Broadway," "Annie Oakley,"
"His Family Tree," "Seven Keys to Baldpate," RKO
In 1936: "Chatterbox," "The Lady Consents." "Muss 'En;
Up." "The Witness Chair," "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford."
"Winterset." RKO-Radio. In 19:;7; "The Soldier and
the Lady." RKO-Radio.
FERGUSON. WILLIAM R.: In charge of exploitation
for Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer since Metro and Goldwyn merger.
Hails from Gloucester, Mass. Was on staff of Boston
Herald. Experience preliminary to entering motion picture
business Included newspaper service as circulation manager
advertising manager, managing editor. Was director n'
publicity and advertising for New England circuit. W;ts
president of Associated Motion Picture Advertisers. New
York, for the year 1934-35.
11 Re Burlone.'
FER I DA, LUISA: Actress. In 1936:
Nuovo Mondo.
FERN. FRITZI: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FERNALD. JOHN: Writer. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play "The Dominant Sex," ABP.
FERNANDEZ, EMILIO: Actor; b. Hondo, roduiiii,
Mexico, March 26, 1904; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; black hair
and black e.ves; w. 170 pounds; p. non-professiona's • e
Artillery Technical School and Miliary College. Mefico
City; chief hobby is fishing. Was army officer, Mexican
Federal Army. Appeared in "Janitzio," Clnematograflca
Mexicana. S. A.
FERNANDEZ. FRANCISCO: Publisher and writer
Argentina, b. Vivero, Lugo. Spain, Sept. 10. 1888: blaci*
hair and brown eyes; e. high school; married. Was pui>
licity agent knd newspaperman. Founder of "Cines."
.\rgentinc film fan publication. 1912. In 1916 founded
La Pellcula, showbjsiness publication.
FERNANDEZ, JORGE: Art director. In 1936: "Alia
en Rancho Grande" (There on the Big Ranch), Busta-
mente y de Fuentes, A. en P.
FERNSTROM. R
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FERRA. MARGOT:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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FERRANT. GUY: Actor. In 1936: -Ciboulette."
i< ranco- American.
FERRARI, A.: Player. In 1936: "Cavalry," UA.
FERRETTI, JULIUS J.: Eastern representative. United
Mates Air Conditioning Corporation; b. Milan, Italy, May
15, 1896; e. University of Modcua; married. Was in
Italian army four years during World War, Captain of
Artillery. 1920-1922. efficiency expert Black and White
Cab Company; 1922-1925, president Universal Match Cor-
poration. 1925, general manager Aerelectron Corpora-
tion; 1928. Eastern representative Arctic NuAir Corpora-
tion, and with exception of a few months with Carrier
associated with United States Air Conditioning, successor to
Kooler-Alre Engineering.
FERRI, ROGER: Editor. "New Dynamo," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox Film house organ. Head of sales promotion
department, and the S. R. Kent Drive publication (July-
December), b. Providence. R. I., Nov. 9, 1896; e. gradu-
ated from schools there, one year Brown. Quit to become
reporter and special feature writer on various newspapers.
Business manager and advance agent with various shows
and Forepaugh Bros, circus. Entered motion picture field
as news editor Exhibitors' Trade Review. Joined Fox Film
1924, Then exploitation representative, Central-Midwest
States.
FERRIS, AUDREY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FERRIS, WALTER: Writer. 20th Cent.-Fox. b. Green
Bay. Wis., April 23, 1886; married; p. Hiram and
Harriet Sanborn Ferris; e. Beloit College and Tale.
Was instructor in English at Yale. Founder of Boxbury
School. Author of following plays: "The First Stone,"
"Render Unto Caesar" (collaboration). "Death Takes a
Holiday," "As You Desire Me." .Joined 20th Cent.-
Fox in 1935. "Under Two Flags." "Lloyds of London."
"Heidi." 20th Cent.-Fox; "Maid of Salem." Paramount.
Collaborated on "Road to Glory," "Girls Dormitory,"
"Reunion." "The Last Slaver," "Seventh Heaven."
FERRONE, FRANK D.: Independent producer. b.
Rotterdam. N. Y. ; h. 5 feet 7 '/a inches; w. 175 pounds;
p. Frank and Mildred Purcell Ferrone; e. Teachers
College, Columbia University and Pratt Institute, gradu-
ating In 1922; hy. antiques. Served in U. S. Army 17
months. Majored In fine arts. Designer of Interiors and
furniture. Entered motion picture business in 1925 as
assistant to art director at the Tec-Art Studios. Assisted
with art work on Richard Barthelmess pictures made by
Inspiration for First National. Art and assistant direc-
tor for other companies. Oganized own short subject
producing company. Entered independent distributing
field as promoter of sales, advertising and publicity for
the Imperial Distributing Corporation. Producer and dis-
tributor in independent field.
FERRY, MINNA:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FESSIER. MICHAEL: Writer. b. California. Was
newspaperman in San Francisco. Became short story
writer; had several short stories in Esquire. Wrote
novel. "Fully Dressed and in His Right Mind." In
1935: collaborated on screen play, "Society Doctor,"
MGM. In 1936: screen play. "E.xclusive Story," "Speed,"
"Women Are Trouble," "Speed," associate producer of
"All American Chump." MGM.
FETCHIT, STEPIN: Actor, r. n. Lincoln Theodore
Perry; b. Key West, Fla., May 30, 1902; h. 5 feet, 10
inches; black eyes and kinky black hair; w. 157 pounds;
hy. making others happy. Stage experience. Films: Joe
in "Show Boat," Universal; "Big Time," "Fox Movie-
tone Follies." "Hearts In Dixie," "Salute," Fox; "Kid's
Clever," Universal; "Cameo Kirby," "The Ghost Talks."
Fox: "Swing High." Pathe. 1934: "Stand Up and Cheer."
' Carolina," Fox. Signed Fox contract. "Judge Priest."
"David Harum." "Helldorado," Fox. In 1935- "The
Country Chairman." "One More Spring." "Charlie Chan
in Egypt." "Steamboat Round the Bend." Fox; "The Vir-
ginia Judge." Paramount. In 1936: "36 Hours to Kill."
"Dimples." 20th Cent.-Fox. In 1937: "On the Avenue,"
"Love Is News," 20th Cent.-Fox.
FETHERSTONE, EDDIE: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
Cheating Blondes." Majestic. In 1935: "The Lost City."
Regal Pictures.
FETSKO. ALEXANDER: Editor. Bethlehem Bulletin.
Bethlehem. Pa.; AUentown Times: Northampton Herald:
Philadelphia Journal; b. Penna. 1901: married, has two
children. Has been connected with newspapers for the
past 16 years in various capacities. Was with Easton
Herald, Hellertown Tribune, Lehigh Valley Times-Tele-
gram.
FEUSIER, NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FEYDER, JACQUES: Director, r. n. Jacques Friederix;
b. Brussels, Belgium; 44 years old; married and has
three boys. Directed the following screen productions:
"Carmen," "Shadows of Fear," "Mother Mine" and
"Faces of Children." Went under contract to MGM.
Made French and German versions of "Father's Day,"
"Olympia," "Anna Christie." Directed "The Kiss." In
iy3ti: "Pension Mimosas," Franco-American; "La Ker-
messe Heroique," American Tobis.
FIDLER, JAMES M.: Writer. b. St. Louis, Mo.,
August 24, 1900; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; light brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Belle and William Port-
man Fidler, non-professionals; e. Central High School,
Memphis, Tenn. ; hobbies include golf, bridge, swim-
ming, tennis and gossip. Writing for fiction magazine,
motion picture fan publications and motion pictures. Radio.
FIEGEL, ALFRED E.: Advertising Executive, b. New
I'ork City. Has devoted practically all his business life
to advertising. Is specialist in outdoor advertising.
FIELD, ALEXANDER: Actor. London. England. June
6. 1892. Made first stage appearance in Manchester, 1913.
British talkers include: "The Crooked Lady." 1931,
British Lion; "A Safe Proposition." 1931, "Men of
Steel." 1932, both for Langham ; "Down Our Street."
1931, Paramount-British; "Tiger Bay," 1933. ARP; "Bed
Wagon," 1923, BIP; "When London Sleeps," 1932, Lon-
don Films; "F. P. 1," 1932, Ufa-Gaumont-British, 1932;
"Head of the Family," 1933, Warner-British; "Dick
Turpin," 1933, John Stafford; "The Good Companions,"
1933, Gaumont-British; "The Double Event." 1934, Tri-
umph. In 1935: "Invitation to the Waltz," BIP; "Lime-
light." Wilcox. In 1936; "Millions," BIP; "Don't Get
Me Wrong," Warners. In 1937: Play, "Till the Cows
Come Home." Went to New York to appear in the play
"The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse."
FIELD, BEN: Actor, b. England; h. 5 feet 4 inches.
On Englisli stage since 1897 and has also played in
America. In British silents since 1918. and many talk-
ers—"Sally in Our Alley" (1931) ARP; "Service for
Ladies" (1931) Para. -British: "Jack's the Boy" (1932)
Gainsborough; "When London Sleeps" (1932) London
Film: "The Man from Toronto" (1932) Gainsborough;
"Little Miss Nobody" (1932), Warner-FN -British; "The
Good Companions" (1932) Gaumont-British; "Loyalties"
(1933). In 1934: "The Secret of the Loch," A.B.F.D.
British. In 1935: "The Clairvoyant," GB.
FIELD, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FIELD, JULIAN: Writer. In 1936: wrote story "Sit-
ting on the Moon," Republic.
FIELD, MARY: Producer and director of educational
films. b. Wimbledon, I^ondon. 1896; educated at Sur-
blton high school, the Study, Wimbledon and Bedford
College, University of London (M.A.), hy. golf. Engaged
in historical research and coached in history, associated
with British Instructional Films, 1927 until 1933, and
associated with production of "Secrets of Nature" series,
"Mystery of Marriage." "Strictly Business" "The Chang-
ing Year" and "King's English." In independent pro-
duction. 1933, and in that year joined Gaumont-British
Instructional, directing educational production, including
"Secrets of Life" series. In 1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
FIELD, ROWLAND: Journalism. b. Brooklyn, 1897:
p. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Field; e. graduated In 1916
from Friends School. Brooklyn. Has been with the Brook-
lyn Times and Times Union for ten years. Worked for
E. P. Dutton and Company. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle,
Remington Arms Company. Simmons-Boardman Publishing
Company, and with several advertising and publicity con-
cerns. Has recently been doing play reading for several
motion picture companies. Was drama critic and editor.
Brooklyn Times Union. With Variety.
FIELD, SALISBURY: Writer, r. n. Edward Salisbury
Field. Wrote "Wedding Bells," "Twin Beds." "Good
Intentions." "Zander the Great," and others for stage.
Wrote "Smart Women." "Ladles of the Jury." and
"Nancy's Private Affairs" for RKO. and the dialogue for
Mary Pickford's "Secrets"; collaborated on screen play
"In Gay Madrid." MGM. Did adaptation, continuity and
dialogue of "Little Women." adaptation of "The Witching
Hour" (1934), Paramount, story of "His Greatest Gamble,"
RKO Radio.
FIELD, SYLVIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FIELD, VIRGINIA: Actress, r. n. Margaret Cynthia
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Field, b. London; p. St. John Field, barrister, and Esrae
Lee; e. schools in Paris, Vienna and England. Ap-
peared in the leading role of "Victoria Regina" and
many other stage productions. In 1934: "The Lady is
Willing," Columbia. In 1936: "Think Fast, Mr. Moto."
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," United Artists; "Sing, Baby,
Sing," "Thank You, Jeeves!." "Ladies in Love," "Lloyds
of London," "Career Woman," 20th Century-Fox.
FIELDEN-KAYE. BEATRIX: Actress. In 1936: "The
Three Ma.\inis," General Films.
FIELDER, ANN: Actress. In 1935: "The Dark
Angel," UA.
FIELDER, FRANS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FIELDING. GERALD: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
FIELDING, MARGARET: Actress. b. Jersey City,
N. J.; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 118 pounds; brown hair,
brown eyes; hy. swimming, riding. Went on stage at age
of 9. Child stock star and vaudeville productions, played
in "The Great Illusion." Entered pictures as a child
with Fox. Played Mable in "If Winter Comes," Fox;
"Night Ship." Pathe; "Isle of Lost Ships," Clara In
"Drag" (1929), Brenda Kaley in "Paris" (1929), First
National; "The Flattering Word," Warner; "A Gentle-
man Lies." and "The Campus Flirt," independents. In
1936: "The Moon's Our Home," Paramount; "To Mary —
With Love." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Nancy Steele
Is Missing," 20th Cent. -Fox.
FIELDS, BENNY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Mr.
Hroadway," produced by Broadway-Hollywood Productions.
In 1I13G: "The Big Broadcast of 1937," Paramount.
FIELDS, DOROTHY: Lyricist. In 1933 wrote lyrics,
"Meet the Baron." MG.\I. In 1935: collaborated on ad-
ditional lyrics for "Roberta," RKO; collaborated on music
and lyrics, "Hooray for Love," "The Nitwits," "In Per-
son," RKO; lyrics, "I Dream Too Much," RKO; col-
laborated on music and lyrics, "Every Night at Eight,"
Paramount. In 1936: "The King Steps Out." Columbia;
"Swing Time," RKO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated on
lyrics "When You're in Love," Columbia. Won 1936
Academy Award for best song "The Way You Look To-
night" (Swing Time).
FIELDS, GRACIE: Actress, r. n. Mrs. Archie Pitt
(nee Grace Stansfleld) ; b. Rochdale, Lancashire, England,
January 9, 1898; h. 5 feet, 7 inches; auburn hair, haze!
eyes; m. Archie Pitt, stage producer; hy. philanthropy; p.
Fred Stansfleld and Sarah Jane Bamford, non -professionals.
Began by singing in a local cinema; then English vaude-
ville stage. On screen: "Sally in Our Alley" (1931). and
"Looking on the Bright Side" (1932), ATP. In 1933:
"This Week of Grace," Radio-British. "Love, Life and
Laughter" (1934. ATP). In 1934: "Sing As We Go"
and in 1935: "Look Up and Laugh," both ATP.
FIELDS. HERBERT: Writer. b. New York City,
July 26, 1897; h. 5 feet, 10 inches: black hair and brown
eyes; p. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Fields, father professional;
e. Columbia University; chief liobhy is horseback. Wrote
for musical comedy stage in New York, including "Fifty
Million Frenchmen," "Hit The Deck," "Connecticut
Yankee," "The New Y'orkers." "Peggy-Ann." "'Dearest
Enemy." "Present Arms," "The Girl Friend," "Leather-
necking." "Hot Heiress." In 1934: wrote screen play
and .story of "Let's Fall in Love," Columbia; "Down to
Their Last Y'acht." RKO-Radio. In 19.'!o: "Mississippi."
"People Will Talk," collaborated on screen play, "Hands
Across the Table." "Ship Cafe," "The Virginia Judge,"
"The Glass Key." "All the King's Horses," "Accent on
Youth," Paramount: "Sweet Surrender," "Luckiest Girl
in the World." U. In 1936: screen play, "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal.
FIELDS, JOSEPH A.: Writer. b. New York City;
e. New York University, received A. B. degree. Entered
World War and lived In Paris four years after Armistice;
did considerable magazine writing; turned to dramatic
work; some of his sketches used by Florenz Ziegfeld and
other producers; devoted much of his time to doctoring
ailing plays and has produced many successful Broadway
productions from them: wrote original plays for "S. S.
Europie," "Big Charade," "Broken Wings" and "Love
for Sale." Under contract to RKO -Pathe on the writing
staff: first assignment was adaptation of Eunice Chapln's
novel, "Pick Up," as starring vehicle for Helen Twelve-
trees. In 1932: collaborated screen play "The Big Shot."
RKO-Pathe. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Lightning Strikes Twice," RKO. In 1935: collaborated
on story. "Annie Oakley." "Shooting Star." RKO-Radio:
"$1,000 a Minute." Republic; "Waterfront Lady." Mascot.
In 1936: collaborated on story. "The Walking Dead,"
Warner: "Grand Jury," RKO-Radio; "Gentleman from
Louisiana," Republic; "Palm Springs." Paramount;
adapted "That Girl from Paris," RKO-Radio.
FIELDS, LEONARD H.: Director and writer, b. New
Y'ork, Dec. 25, 1900; e. Clark School; Columbia Uni-
versity. Stage manager, Cohan and Harris; production
manager. Whitman H. Bennett Picture Productions;
scenario editor. Universal. Directed and wrote the scenario
for "The Comedian," Paramount. Now directing In the
Orient. In 1933 collaborated on story and screen play,
"Devil's Mate," Monogram. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play and directed "Manhattan Love Song," "King
Kelly of the U.S.A.," Monogram; co-author of screen play
of "The Scarlet Letter, " "Unknown Blonde," Majestic.
In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Woman Wanted,"
MGM; directed and collaborated on screen play, "Stream-
line Express," Mascot. In 1936: supervisor "Follow Your
Heart." Republic. In 1937: associate producer "Two Wise
Maids," Republic.
FIELDS, LEW: Actor, b. New York City. 1867. Ap-
peared in Vitaphoi.e "23 Skidoo," "The Duel." In 1936:
RKO short product.
FIELDS, SALLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FIELDS. SIDNEY: Actor. b. Milwaukee; e. high
school and Marquette Univ. ; hy. sports, reading. In
1936: films include: "Strike Me Pink," UA.
FIELDS, STANLEY: Actor, r. n. Walter L. Agnew;
b. Allegheny, Pa.; h. 6 feet. 1 inch; brown hair and
eyes; w. 210 pounds; p. Jeanette and George Agnew, non-
profe:-sionals; e. Pittsburgh high school; m. Alta Travis,
non-professional; hy. antiques, home and travel. Fifteen
years stage experience. Has appeared in such pictures as
"Hook, Line and Sinker," Radio Pictures; "Mammy,"
Warner Bros.; "The Border Legion" (1930), "Ladies
Love Brutes" (1930), "The Street of Chance" (1930).
"Manslaughter" (1930), Paramount; "Cimarron," Radio:
"Little Caesar," First National; "City Streets," Para-
mount; "Way Back Home," "The Dove," "Traveling
Husbands," and "Girl Crazy," all Radio. In 1933:
"Terror Abroad," Paramount; "He Couldn't Take It."
Monogram. In 1934: "Palooka." UA-Reliance: "Sing
and Like It," "Strictly Dynamite." RKO: "Many Happy
Returns," Paramount. In 1935: "Baby Face Harrington,"
"Mutiny on the Bounty," MGM; "The Daring Young
Man," Fox. In 1936: "It Had to Happen," "OMalley of
the Mounted." 20th Century-Fox; "The Mine with the
Iron Door." Columbia; "Showboat," "The Gay Desperado."
UA; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM. In 1937: "Way
Out West," MGM: "Maid of Salem." Paramount; "Mid-
night Court," WB.
FIELDS, W. C: Actor and writer, r. n. W. C. Dukin-
fleld. b. Philadelphia, Pa., February 10, 1879; h.
5 feet, 8 inches; w. 160 pounds. Stage career: vau-
deville, musical comedy. Screen work with United
Artists. Pictures Include: "That Royle Girl," "It's
the Old Army Game," "Two Flaming Youths," "Tillie's
Punctured Romance." "Fools for Luck," Paramount;
"Janice Meredith." Cosmo: "Sally of the Sawdust,"
United Artists. In 1933: "If I Had a Million." Inter-
national House." and Paramount short features; "Tillie
and Gus," "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. 1934:
"Six of a Kind," "You're Telling Me." Paramount. In
1934: "Old-Fashioned Way" for which he also wrote story
under pen name of Charles Bogle, "Mrs. Wiggs of the
Cabbage Patch," "It's a Gift," on original of which he
collaborated (as Charles Bogle). In 1935: "David Cop-
perfield," MGM: "Mississippi," "The Man on the Flying
Trapeze," on which he collaborated on original. Paramount.
In 1936: appeared in "Poppy," Paramount.
FIELDS & JOHNSTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FIGAROLA, RAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FIGUEROA, GABRIEL: Cameraman. In 1936: "Alia
en el Rancbo Grande" (There on the Big Ranch), Busta-
mente y de Fuentes, A. en P.
FILE, NORMAN: General Manager, Reunion Films.
Ltd., London, b. London. England, Dec. 15. 1893; mar-
ried; e. Tottenham Grammar School. Was window display
designer. Entered film Industry 1913. Salesman for Fox:
special representative Goldwyn, Ltd. ; London Manager Film
Booking Offices. Ltd. Organized cinema distribution of
Panatropes for British Brunswick; joined United Artists as
sales manager for Walt Disney product; In 1935 became
general manager of Reunion.
FILLACIER, SYLVETTE: Actress. In 1935: "La
Maternelle," John S. Tapernoux-Metropolls.
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FILMER, JOY: Player. In 1935: "Honeymoon Lim-
ited." Republic (Monogram).
FILMER, JUNE: Player. In 1933 appeared In "One
Man's Journey," Radio. In 1935: "Honeymoon Limited,"
Republic (Monogram).
Actor. In 1935: "The Old Curiosity
1936: "The Man Who Could Work
FILMER. VIC:
Shop," BIP. In
Miracles," UA.
FILS, BARON: Actor. Appeared In "Venus" (1929),
United Artists. In 1937: "Courrier-Sud" (Southern Mail),
Pathe Consortium Cinema.
FINCH, EVERETT L.: Motion picture editor, Union-
Star, Schenectady, N. Y. ; b. Schenectady, N. Y., July
22, 1903.
FINCH, FLORA: Actress. b. England: e. private
schools In England; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; w. 110 pounds;
dark hair, blue gray eyes. Began stage career with Ben
Greet In England, also in vaudeville. Screen appearances:
has played In "The Cat and the Canary," Universal;
"Captain Salvation," "Quality Street," MGM; "Rose of
the Golden West," First National; "The Wife's Rela-
tions," Columbia: and In 1929 In "The Faker," Colum-
bia; "The Haunted House,'" First National; "Come
Across." Universal. In 1934: "The Scarlet Letter," Ma-
jestic. In 1936: "Postal Inspector," U.
FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Plc-
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ture Almanac.)
FINDLAY, DAV
Almanac.)
FINDLAY, HUGH: Studio publicity manager, Gau-
mont British Picture Corporation; b. June 24, 1897; mar-
ried; in army 1914-19; then joined civil service; to Pathe
Fivres prior to amalgamation (since disbanded) ; with First
National; then to former Gaumont Company as press repre-
sentative, subsequently publicity manager (1929) ; became
studio publicity manager in 1932.
FINE, BUD: Actor. Screen career: "Hold Your Man,"
Hodkinson; comedy work for Educational and Red Seal;
"Battling Butler," MGM; "The Wreck of the Hesperus."
PDC: played "Popeye" in "Oh, Yeah," Pathe. In 1936:
"Drift Fence," Paramount.
FINE, LARRY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Meet
the Baron," "Dancing Lady," "Fugitive Lovers," MGM.
In 1934: with Ted Healy in MGM short product. In
1935 appeared as one of the three Stooges in Columbia
short product series.
FINEBERG, EMMALINE: Secretary, Pittsburgh Film
Board of Trade; b. Pittsburgh, 1906; e. Brushton Public
School and Schenley High School. In 1923 joined Pitts-
burgh Mlm Board of Trade as assistant secretary. In 1928
went to Albany as Film Board secretary; then to Winnipeg
in similar capacity. Returned to Pittsburgh in 1930 as
lioard of Trade secretary and when this organization dis-
banded. In 1931 worked for MGM Exchange as secretary
to office manager. Was appointed secretary of local Code
office in April, 1934, and continued until June, 1935, when
Code was voided. Since has been secretary of Pittsburgh
Film Board of Trade.
FINEMAN, B. P.: Producer, b. New York City Feb.
22, 1895. Publicity and sales promotion. Paramount;
independent producer for First National (Katherlne Mc-
Donald pictures) and Independent market. "Where Is My
Wandering Boy Tonight?." "I Am the Law," and others.
General manager F.B.O. 1923-6 (Evelyn Brent melo-
dramas, Fred Thomson Westerns), "Fighting Blood,"
"Telephone Girl" and "Go-Getters," twQ-reel series;
"DrusUla with a Million," "Laddie," "Keeper of the
Bees." and others. With Paramount, 1926-1930: "The
Mighty," "Wolf of Wall Street," "Thunderbolt," "The
First Kiss," "Wolf Song," "Charming Sinners."
"Sweetie," and others. With MGM, 1930-33: "Bachelor
Father," "Man in Possession," "Night Court," "Passion
Flower," "Payment Deferred," "Mata Hari," and others.
FINESTONE, ALFRED L.: Journalism, e. Leeds, Eng,,
Montreal, St. Johnsbury (Vt,), Boston University, Uni-
versity of Missouri; married. For 14 years in varied
newspaper, advertising, publicity work. Editor, South-
bridge (Mass.) News: legislative reporter, Bismarck (N.
Dak.) "Tribune; Kent Press Service bureau manager and
Universal Service correspondent, St. Louis. Editor. Reel
Journal (Associated Publications), 1928. Became Quigley
Publications correspondent. Kansas City, 1931. Joined
staff. New York. 1935. In 1936 became associate editor
of Box OfBce (Associated Publications), with headquarters
in New York.
FINK, HENRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FINK, HYMAN: Actor. In 1936: "Hollywood Boule-
vard," Paramount.
FINK, LOUIS A.: Motion picture editor, New York
News Bureau Association, New York City; b. Carlstadt, N.
J.; p. Louis and Bertha Fink; e. E. Rutherford High
School, Columbia University, New York; night and home
study courses. After graduation from high school, went to
New York News Bureau Association as typist In 1918.
Later became asshtant secretary to president of News Bu-
leau, then financial writer, and motion picture editor.
FINKEL, ABEM: Writer, b. New York City. Dec.
6, 1899; p. professionals; e. College of the City of New
York; married. Was general stage manager for Morris
Gest on "The Miracle," Gilbert Miller, E. H. Sothern,
Theatre Guild. Production manager of studio producing
industrial motion pictures. In 1931: collaborated on story
"The Deceiver," Columbia. In 1934, collaborated on screen
play of "HI, Nellie," Warner; in 1935, collaborated with
Carl Erlckson on screen play of "Black Fury," First
National; collaborated on screen play, "Special Agent,"
Warner. In 1936: collaborated on story. "Road Gang,"
"Black Legion." "Public Enemy's Wife," Warner-FN.
In 1937: original story and screen play "Marked Woman,"
WB.
FINKELSTEIN, AL.: Evergreen State Amusement
Corporation, Seattle; Executive Vice-President; b. San
Francisco, Cal.. Aug. 15. 1895; e. high school San
Francisco; married. Operated suburban theatre in Port-
land. Oregon. Film salesman, 1916-17; managed theatres
in Portland and Seattle for Jensen-Von Herberg: Film
buyer and theatre management, 1918-25. Built Avalon
Theatre in Bellingham in 1925. Bought Egyptian, Nep-
tune, Uptown, suburban theatres in Seattle. Built Balboa
In Everett In 1928. Formed Fox Pacific Theatres, of
which became general manager. In March, 1933, became
secretary-treasurer and manager of Evergreen State Amuse-
ment Corporation operating 28 theatres in Oregon and
Washington. In May. 1936. executive vice-president of
Multnomah and Rainier Theatres Corp.
FINKENZELLER, HELI: Actress. In 1936: "The Royal
Waltz." Ufa.
FINLAY, ROY: Actor. In 1937: "Pagliacci." UA-
London Films.
FINLAYSON, JAMES: Actor, b. Falkirk, Scotland.
Au<;ust 27, 1887. Came to America as a young man,
appearing in comedy on the stage. Later found his way
to Hollywood, appeared for several years in William A.
lirady productions. Starred by Mack Sennett for three
,\tMrs. under contract to Hal Roach for four years, sub-
sefiuentlv free-lance. Later Hollywood talkers included
The Dawn Patrol" First National; "Thunder Below"
I'iiramount; "Pack Up Your Troubles," MGM.. and "The
Devil's Brother" MGM. Returned to England. 1933,
where he has appeared In "Dick Turpln." John Staf-
ford Prods.; "The Girl in Possession." Warner-FN-Bri
tish: "Nine Forty-Five," Warner-FN -British : and others.
In 1935: MGM short product; "Bonnie Scotland," MGM.
In 1936: "The Bohemian Girl." "Our Relations." MGM.
In 1937: "Way Out West." MGM.
FINLAYSON, ROBERT: Artists' manager, b. Kimber-
ley. South Africa, Sept. 25. 1889; married; e. Bedford
School. Personal and business manager to stage and film
artists in London, England.
FIN LEY, DR. JOHN H.: Editor and author, b. Grand
Ridge. 111.. Oct. 19. 1863; m. Martha Ford Hoyden;
p. James Gibson and Lydia Margaret (McCorabs) Finley;
e. A.B.. A.M.. Knox; John Hopkins; LL.D.. Park. Knox.
Wis., Princeton. Tulane. Williams, Dartmouth, Hobart,
Columbia, Brown. New York. Mich.. Miami. Hamilton.
Toronto; L.H.D.. Colgate. New York, Vermont; J.U.D.,
Pa.; Lltt.D., Rochester. President and professor of number
of colleges. Editor, Harper's Weekly. Commissioner Edu-
cation. New York. Associate editor. New "York Times.
Was a director of Motion Picture Research Council.
Lecturer. Clubs: Century. Players. Grolier. Home: 1
Lexington Avenue. New, York. N. Y.
FINLEY. MARK: Humorist, city news staff reporter.
Los Angeles Times, Cal. ; b. Flagstaff, Ariz., July 3.
1907; p. S. L. Finley: e. University of Arizona: m.
Maxine Huff, writer. In theatricals 16 years. Drama
editor, Tucson Daily Citizen, Arizona, four years. Or-
ganized Tucson Little Theatre in 1933 and was first
president (300 members). Roadshow and stock ex-
perience.
FINN. ARTHUR: Actor. In 1936: "The Three Maxims,"
General Films.
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FINN. ELSIE: Motion picture editor. Philadelphia
Record. Philadelphia, Pa.: b. Philadelphia, Pa.: d. Samuel
and Paulina Crayder: e. Philadelphia public schools,
high school. University of Pennsylvania and Temple Univer-
sity. Assistant music editor, Sunday features, short stories,
radio \vorl{. In 1935 sold an original screen play called
"Ijove Song," written with David Wittels, filmed as "I
Dream Too Much," RKO.
FINN, JAMES J.: Editor. International Projectionist;
b. Hartford, Conn, September 1, 1904.
FINN, JONATHAN: Writer. In 1936: story "Jail-
break," Warner.
FINN, TATE: Writer. In 1935: story of "The Mys-
tery Man," Monogram.
FINNEY, EDWARD: Musical Western producer and
director of advertising and publicity. Grand National, b.
New York City; e. St. Ann's Academy and College of the
City of New York. Six years with United Artists as
assistant advertising and publicity director. Ex-president,
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers. Exploitation repre-
sentative. Goldwyn Pictures, 1921. Press sheet editor.
MOM. tliree years. Sales promotion manager. Associated
Exhibitors-Pathe. Assistant manager, B. Altman mail
order service. Director nf advertising and publicity and
story editor. Monogram. 3 years. Advertising and publicity
director. Republic Pictures, one year. Clubs: N.Y.A.C,
i.M.P.A., Catholic Actors' Guild and Dramatists' Guild.
In 193B: produced "Song of the Gringo." "Headin' for
the Rio Grande." GN. In 1937: "Arizona Days,"
"Trouble in Texas," GN.
FINNEY. W. A.: Circuit District Manager. Lett out-
door billboard field some twenty-five years ago, became
treasurer of New Amsterdam theatre. New York, and then
joined Loew organization as an assistant house manager in
Middle West. Has known E. A. Schiller, vice-president
of lyoews. Inc., from days when the latter was prominent
in theatre business in Atlanta. Now district manager with
territory including Kansas City. St. Louis, Columbus,
Dayton, Toledo, Akron, Canton and Indianapolis. Makes
headquarters in Columbus, where circuit operates two
former Billy James theatres. Broad and Ohio.
FINSKE. LOUIS J.: J. H. Cooper Enterprises (Af-
filiated with Famous Theatres Corp.); b. Michigan Oily.
Indiana, Oct. 5, 1899: e. L. L. B. University of Notre
Dame, L. L. M.. M. P. L., Georgetown University,
Washington, D. C. ; became lawyer. Entered Publix.
Manager Training School, 1927 ; assistant manager, Palace
Theatre. Dallas. 1928; advertising manager, Alabama
Theatre, Birmingham. 1928; manager. Royal Theatre,
Kansas City, Mo., 1928-29; manager. Newman Theatre,
Kansas City, Mo,, 1928-29; city manager. Publix Thea-
tres, Kansas City, Mo.; district manager, Publix Theatres,
Missouri and Colorado; district manager, J. H. Cooper
Enterprises of Colorado and Nebraska.
FINSTON, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FINSTON, NATHANIEL: Head of the Music Depart-
ment. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, b. New York City,
February 24, 1895; h. 5 feet, 9 Inches; brown hair and
gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Philip and Lena Finston;
V. public school graduate and College of the City of New
York; violin: Elln and Sam Franko (instructors), piano
and harmony, E. Falk; composition and orchestration
(Pietro Floridia. Inc.); m. Frances R. Finston; has two
daughters, twins. Member of the Russian Symphony,
New York; New York Symphony, New York City; New
York Philharmonic, New York City; Boston Opera; con-
ductor and musical director of Rlalto theatre. New York
(2''i years); organized the first orchestra of tlie Capitol
theatre. New York (musical director) ; musical director of
the Chicago theatre, Chicago (Balaban and Katz), for
Ave years. With the theatre department of Paramount-
Publix theatres. New York (three years); with the Para-
mount production department. West Coast studios; musi-
cal talent, recording, synchronization, etc. In 1935: musical
director, "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount; "The
Last of the Pagans," MGM.
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FIORINI: Art director. In 1936: "Squadrone Bianco"
(White Squadrons). E.N.I.C. In 1937: "30 Secondl
d'Amore" (30 Second uf Love), E.J. A.
FISCHBECK. HARRY: Cameraman. In 1933: "Eagle
and the Hawk," "Big Executive," "Terror Aboard," to-
gether with Leon Shamroy on "Her Bodyguard," Para-
mount; "White Woman," Paramount. In 1931: "Search
for Beauty," collaborated on "No More Women." "Tlie
Trumpet Blows." "Double Door," Paramount. In 1935:
"Stolen Harmony," "Two Fisted," "Millions in the Air,"
I'aramount. In 1936: "Timothys Quest." "Border
Flight." "Three Cheers for Love." "My American Wife."
"The Jungle Princess." Paramount. In 1937: "A Doctor's
Diary," "John Meade's Woman," Paramount.
FISCHER, A.: Sound director. In 1936: collaborated on
"Rembrandt," UA-London Films.
FISCHER, B. K.: Owner and manager of Mozart.
Lincoln and Alamo Theatres. Milwaukee, Wis. ; b. Ger-
many, Dec. 25, 1882; p. mother; e. public school; mar-
ried. Was vaudeville performer and musician. Started
as singer and lecturer on motion pictures in 1901. Op-
erated first motion picture theatre in Manitowoc. Wis..
1904-1908. then moved to Milwaukee and worked as a
singer and musician until 1911. Built and operated
Mozart Theatre, and managed Juneau and Park Theatres.
Conducted and managed Milwaukee Film Exchange, also
Super Attraction Film Company. From 1915-1921 con-
centrated on theatres, and now owns, manages Alamo.
Mozatt, and Lincoln Theatres. Milwaukee. Was one of
the organizers of the Exhibitors League of America in
1912. and has always been active in association matters
since. Belonged to MPTO until 1934. Became a director
of Independent Theatre Owners Protective Association of
Wisconsin and Upper Micliigan.
FISCHER, EARL WILLIAM: Fischer Theatres, Alamo
Theatre, 1037 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, Wis.; b. Milwau-
kee, Wis., February 26, 1910; e. elementary school, two
year commercial course at high school, short business
course at college. Usher, door, little stage management,
as>istanl to manaser and now first assistant manager of
his Dad's three theatres.
FISCHER. GEORGE: Manager, Milwaukee Theatre, in-
dependent operator. L'7."iO Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee. Wis ;
h. Milwaukee. October 25. 1881; married; e. public
school, business college. All branches of amusement busi-
ness. Eleven years manager. Alhambra Theatre. Mil-
waukee; two years manager. Woodlawn Theatre, Chicago.
111.: twelve years General Manager of Milwaukee-Na-
tional. Capital, Vogue theatres. Also operates Capitol
Theatre, West Allis; Vogue Theatre, Kenosha, Wis.
FISCHER. MARGARITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
FISHER, CLYDE, DR.: Curator, American Museum
of Natural History; b. Sidney. Ohio. May 22. 1878; p.
Harrison Jay and Amanda Fisher; e. A.B.. Miami Uni-
versity. Oxford. Ohio; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University;
LL.D. Miami University; married. Has made ex-
planatory talks for films for five companies, among them
UFA. Fox. and Erpl. In 1933 handled the explanations
in the Audio Productions short product. "Butterfly."
"Seed Dispersal," "Heavenly Bodies." and others.
FISHER, DAISY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story of "They Are Looking Up," GB.
FISHER, F.: Sound. In 1936: "Love in Exile," General.
FISHER, FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FISHER, GLORIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lriianac. )
FISHER, HENRY J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FISHER, HOWARD:
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Almanac. )
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Almanac.)
& HURST: (See 1936:37 Motion I'icture
In 1937: "The JIan
FISHER-WHITE, JOHN: Actor.
Who Made Diamonds," Warner.
FISH MAN. JACOB B.: Circuit Executive, e. Yale,
rhemist. Is secretary and treasurer, Fishman Theatres.
Inc. (partnership with his brothers), which operate five
theatres. Engaged In biological chemistry research. Yalo
Medical School. President. MPTO of Connecticut, for two
terms.
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FISKE, ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: ■'The Sky Parade."
Paramount: "Grand Jury, ' RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Battle
of Greed," "Old Louisiana," Crescent.
FISKE, WILLIAM M. L. : Vice-president, Western
Pictures Corp.; b. 1910; e. Cambridge, England. Was
president of Seven Seas Corporation, wliich he formed,
and produced "VVhite Heat" on Hawaiian Islands. A
stockholder in First Division Exchanges, and vice-president
of Western Pictures Corp., financiers of Hopalong Cassldy
series released by Paramount.
FITHIAN, TED: Censor, r. n. Theodore B. Fithian;
b. St. Paul, Minn., March 13, 1901; h. 5 feet, 8 inches;
blue eyes, brown hair; w. 150 pounds; p. Cora B.
Fithian, mother, non-professional; e. Yale University; div.
Louise Martin and has one daughter. Started at Uni-
versal In June, 1930, as a censor.
FITTON, D. E.: President, Ozark Theatres Corpora-
tion, Harrison, Ark. ; b. Lecompton, Douglas County.
Kansas, April 30, 1873; e. university; married. In
forest service. Department of Agriculture. Forest super-
visor in Colorado, Oregon and Arkansas. In motion pic-
ture industry continuously since July 1, 1917. Operating
Caldwell and Princess, Aurora, Mo. ; Lyric and Plaza,
Harrison, Ark. ; Kialto and New, Searcy, Ark.
FITZGERALD, AUBREY: Actor. In 1936: "When
Knights Were Bold," General Film Distributors (England).
FITZGERALD, BAflRY: Actor. In 1937: "The Plough
and the Stars," RKO-Radio.
FITZGERALD. CISSY: Actress, b. England; h. 5 feet,
4% inches; brown hair and eyes; widow; hy. dancing.
Twenty years stage experience which consists of being
starred five years under the management of Charles Froh-
man; in "The Foundling" and "The Gaiety Girl"; three
years under the management of Charles Dillingham In
"On and Off"; and with Cora Angelique In "The Belle
of New York" and others. Screen appearances in "The
Winsome Widow," written for her by J. Stuart Blackton;
and In the Fox Movietone, "The Diplomat"; also in
■'Laugh, Clown, Laugh" for MGM, and (1929), "His
Lucky Day," Universal; "Painted Angel," First National;
"Social Sinners," Educational, Tuxedo Talking Comedies.
In 1933: appeared in "Only Yesterday," Universal. In
1935: "Strictly Illegal," GB.
FITZGERALD, DALLAS M.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac. )
FITZGERALD, EDITH: Author of scores of published
short stories, and the stage success, "Illicit"; was signed
for long term contract in 1930-31 by MGM; wrote "The
Passion Flower," and "Five and Ten" for Marlon Davies;
collaborated on "The Southerner." "Just a Gigolo." "Sky-
scraper Souls," "Many a Slip." "Laughing Sinners,"
"Susan Lennox. Her Rise and Fall," all MGM. In 1933:
"Today We Live," MGM; co-authored "Brief Moment,"
Columbia; collaborated on "Ex-Lady," Warner. In 1934:
collaborated on screen play "The Painted Veil." MGM.
In 1935: wrote screen play of "The Wedding Night."
United Artists; collaborated on "Small Town Girl," "No
More Ladies," MGM.
FITZGERALD, GERALDINE: Actress. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935," BIP; "Turn of the Tide," British
National Films. In 1937: "The Mill on the Floss," Na-
tional Provincial.
FITZGERALD, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FITZGERALD, HAROLD J.: Theatre Circuit General
Manager. In theatre business 22 years. Started with
General Film. Chicago. Booker and office manager, Mil-
waukee. Manager, Statewide Film. First National and
Educational, Milwaukee. General manager. Saxe circuit.
General manager, Fox Midwesco theatres, Milwaukee.
Now general manager. Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises,
Inc.. Milwaukee. Member. MPTO of Wisconsin and
Upper Michigan.
FITZGERALD, NEIL: Actor. In 1935: "The Bride of
Frankenstein," Universal; "The Informer," RKO; "Charlie
Chan in Shanghai. ' 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Mary
of Scotland," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough and
the Stars," RKO-Radio.
FITZGERALD. NIGEL: Actor, b. Charlevllle, County
Cork. Ireland. July 29, 1906; h. 6 ft. 1 in.; w. 210
pounds; medium hair, brown eyes; hy. cricket, cross-
words, crime stories; e. Clongows Wood and Trinity Col-
lege, Dublin. Interrupted law studies to go on stage,
took up teaching and was headmaster at the age of 27.
Returned to stage, 1936. First film, "Action for Slander"
(Denham. 1937).
FITZGERALD, W. F.: Fox Studios unit business
manager; b. New York City; e. New York public schools;
married. Was road manager and treasurer John Cort
Productions; Percy Williams Circuit Theatres, New York.
With Fox since 1924. William Randolph Hearst Cos-
mopolitan Productions; Samuel Goldwyn Productions;
Thomas H. Ince, 1917.
FITZGIBBONS, DAVE and DOROTHY: Dance team.
In 1936: appeared in Vitaphone short product.
FITZMAURICE, GEORGE: Director, b. Paris, France,
February 13, 1895; e. private schools and academies in the
metropolis, specializing In arts and literature, after win-
ning B. A. degree in Paris became a painter; migrated
to London and New York and became interested In drama
and eims. m. Diana Kane and has one daughter. Has
directed "The Bad One," United Artists; "One Heavenly
Night," Samuel Goldwyn, Inc.; "On With the Dance,"
"The Dark Angel," "Peter Ibbetson." "The Barker."
"Lilac Time," "Love Mart," "Man and the Moment," all
First National; "Tiger Rose." Warner; "Sailor Beware."
"The Locked Door," "Raffles," "Lady Virtue," "The
Devil to Pay" and "The Unholy Garden," all for United
Artists; "Strangers May Kiss" and "Mata Hari," "As
You Desire Me," for MGM. In 1934: "All Men Are
Enemies," Fox. In 1936: "Petticoat Fever." "Suzy,"
MGM.
FITZMAURICE, MICHAEL: Actor, r. n. Michael Fltz-
maurice-Kelly; b. April 28, 1908, Chicago; h. 6 feet;
w 160 pounds; blue eyes and brown hair; p. professional;
e. Christ College. Cambridge and Trinity College, Dublin;
m Frances McPherrln. Before entering pictures was on
radio and stage. Appeared with the Harry Lonsdell
Players In London in "The Vortex," "Interference."
"Comedy of Love." and "Subterfuge." In 1936: "The
House of a Thousand Candles," "The Plough and the
Stars," RKO Radio.
FITZPATRICK, JAMES A.: Producer: b. Shelton.
Conn., January 25, 1895; e. Yale and Frohman Academy.
Newspaper field and stage. Writing and directing since
1915 Pioneer producer of films with synchronized music.
Produces "FitzPatrick Traveltalks" and others through his
own company and distributes through MGM.
FITZPATRICK, RONOLD: Actor. In 1935: "The
Winning Ticket," MGM.
FITZROY, EMILY: Actress, b. London, Eng. ; e. Lon-
don and Paris; h. 5 feet, 6% Inches; w. 160 pounds; dark
brown hair, hazel eyes, 28 years on stage and screen in
England and U. S. On screen has played in "Love,"
"Th3 Trail of "98," "Foreign Devils," MGM; "Gentlemen
Prefer Blondes," Paramount; "Love Me and the World
Is Mine," Universal; "No Babies Wanted," Plaza; Mar-
Quesa In "The Bridge of San Luis Rey," MGM; Frau
Hofrat in "The Case of Lena Smith," Paramount; Par-
thenla Hawks in "Show Boat," Universal; "Flirting
Widow" (1930), First National; "Song o' My Heart"
(1929), Fox; "Queen of Main Street" (1930), First Na-
tional. Returned to England in 1931 and appeared in
"Aren't We All." Paramount-British and "The Green
Spot Mystery," Universal British. In 1932: "High So-
ciety" and "Lucky Ladies," Warner Bros. F. N. In
1933: "Don Quixote," British-United Artists, "Dick Tur-
pin" (1933). John Stafford. In 1936: "The Bold Cabal-
lero." Republic.
FITZSIMMONS, COURTLAND: Author. In 1932: story
"70,000 Witnesses," Paramount. Wrote novel, "Death on
the Diamond," produced in 1934 by MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "The Mandarin Mystery,"
Republic; wrote story which was the basis of "The LongesJ
Night," MGM; collaborated on screen play "Racing Lady,"
RKO-Radio.
FITZSIMMONS. THOMAS A., JR.: Makeup editor.
Motion Picture Daily, b. Weehawken Hts., N. J., Nov
5 1904; p. Thomas A. and Lillian R. Fitzsimmons; e.
Union Hill High School and School of Commerce,
C.C.N.Y'. Journalism. Five years, editor of the "Fur
Auction News," New Y'ork City. One year press agent
work in Tokyo, Shanghai and Manila. Joined Motion
Picture Daily December, 1935.
FIVE FLATS: Harmonica plaj'ers. In 1937: appeare*"
in Universal short product.
FIX, PAUL: Actor, b. Dobbs Ferry., N. Y.. March 13.
1902; h. 6 feet; brown eyes and hair; w. 150 pounds; p.
Louise Walz and William Fix, non-professionals; m. non-
professional; hy. yachting, motoring and golfing. With
stock companies In the eastern states for two years, also
In the following stage productions: "Madame X," "Lucky
Sam McCarver," "The Lady," "Lady Frederick," "The
Tavern," "Sex," "Chicago," "Burlesque." "On the Spot."
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Actress. In 193fi: Vitaplione short
Fla— Fie
Screen experience in "Man Trouble," "Bad Girl." Fox;
■Ladies Love Brutes," Paramount: "Three Girls Lost.
Fox; "Good Bad Girl." Columbus; "The Avenger, Colum-
bia: "Dance Palace," Paramount. In 1933. "Zoo In
Budapest," "The Mad Game," Fox; "Tho Sphinx,
"Devil's Mate," "The Avenger," Monogram; "Emergency
Call." Radio; "Gun Law.' Majestic. In 1934: "Little
Man What Now?" Universal. In 1935: "The Crimson
Trail," Universal; "The World Accuses," Chesterfield;
"Men Without Names," "The Eagle's Brood," "Bar 20
Rides Again," Paramount; "Mutiny Ahead," Majestic. In
1936- "The Prisoner of Shark Island." "The Road to
Glory." 20th Century-Fox; "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford '
"Winterset." "The Plot Thickens." RKO-Radio; "Straight
from the Shoulder." Paramount; "Yellowstone." U: "After
the Thin Man." MGM. In 1937: "Woman in Distress.
Columbia.
FLACK, LUCIEN: Theatre Managrr. Capitol Theatre.
Milford. Conn.; b. South Hadley Cer ter. Mass., July 3'
married; e. grammar school, high school and
school; was assistant manager from 1923-1926.
and operator starting in 1930.
FLACK, NANETTE:
product.
FLAGG, JAMES MONTGOMERY: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
FLAGG, MILDRED BUCHANAN. (MRS. FRANCIS
JOHN FLAGG): President, Newton Motion Picture
Council. Newtonville, Mass.; b. Moravia. New York; yi-
B. F. and Julia M. Buchanan; e. Moravia High School.
Syracuse University A.B.. Phi Beta Kappa. Boston Univer-
sity A.M.; married. Author, editor, lecturer, travel director
nnd ghost writer. President Professional Women's Club of
Boston. 1931-33; president. New England Woman's Press
-Association. 1931-33. State president. American Association
University Womei, 1929-31. President. Syracuse Alumnae
Association of Boston. 1920-31; 1934-36. Director Newton
Community Forum, 193.5-38; Program Chairman, Boston
Authors' Club, 1934-37; Director Newton Hospital Aid As-
sociation, 1928-36; President. The Presidents' Club.
1937-38; author. Community English Study Outlines. Ply-
mouth Maid. President, Newton Motion Picture Council
since 1934.
FLAHERTY, PAT: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "Twen-
tieth Century," Columbia. In 1936: appeared in "My Man
Godfrew," U. In 1937: "Woman Wise." 20th Cent. -Fox.
FLAHERTY. ROBEHT J.: b. Iron Mountain, Mich ;
e. Michigan College of Mines; spent several years in
exploration work. West Coast of Vancouver Isle and North
Canada; headed four expeditions for Sir William Mac-
kenzie through Hudson Bay, Northern Ungava and Baffin's
Land; made sub-Arctic expedition for material for
"Nanook of the North" in 1920-21; expedition to Samoan
Isles, spent year there making "Moana" for Famous;
collaborated with Maude Adams in developing new color
photography process; with MGM in 1927-28; co-producing
in 1929 and 1930 with W. W. .Murnaii for Colorart Syn-
rh'Otone Pictures: co-directed "Tabu" for Paramount. In
1934: produced, directed and photographed "Man of Aran."
In 1937: co-director "Elephant Boy." LIA-London Films.
FLAM BERT, EDOUARD: Music. In 1935: "La
Maternellc," John S. Tapernoux-Metropolls.
FLAWM. DONALD: President. WMCA. b. 1900; m.
Rhoda Bierman. Published theatre programs, from whicli
l)usiness developed Times Square Printing Company I'm!
"New Y'ork Amusements." Was publicity representative
for the Shuberts. Started in 1925 with radio station
WMCA.
FLAMMARION, CAMILLE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.l
FLANAGAN, BUD: Actor.
Swing Low," Paramount.
FLANAGAN, PATRICK J.: Actor, b. Ballinnamore.
County Leitrim, Ireland. Jan. 27, 1900; h. 5 feet. 9
inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. P. J.
Downey and Mary Ellen Flanagan, professionals; e. Ath-
lone. Ireland, and New York; m. Beatrice Case. Was fea-
tured in own vaudeville act. Played In "My Midnight
Lady." on stage. Appeared in "Up Pops the Devil. "
"Tlie Spider," "Susan Lennox." "Lovers Courageous."
FLANIGAN, MARY YVO: Society editor, motion pic-
ture editor, dramatic critio, and feature writer, the Era,
Bradford. Pa.; b. Punxsutawney. Pa.. Sept. 30. 1907; p.
Daniel James and Mary Ellen Flanlgan; e. Graduate, St.
Bernard Grade and High Schools. Sisters of St. Joseph,
Bradford. Graduate of College of Mt. St. Joseph-on-the-
Ohio. near Cincinnati. Ohio. Two years at Penn State
In 1937: "Swing High,
College. First newspaper job was on society desk of Buf-
falo Times. Left to become society editor of the Era.
Has been with the Era for seven years, and has done much
interviewing. For past two years acting as Bradford corre-
spondent for the BuflTalo Evening News.
FLANNERY, MARY: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on "The Lemon Drop Kid," "The Thundering Herd,"
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on "Big Broadcast of
1936," "Love in Bloom." Paramount.
FLASDICK. MRS. G. A.: Pen name, Betty Browne
Motion Picture Editor, The Enterprise, Beaumont. Texas;
b. Marlin. Texas; e. University of Texas; married. Twelve
years reporter, feature writer and film and stage reviewer
Waco and Beaumont, Texas.
FLAVIN, HAROLD J.: President of H. J. Flavin, Inc.
209 West 48th Street, N. Y. C. Theatre accessories,
b. New York, N. Y., April 29, 1902; p. John and Ellen;
e. Parochial grammar and high school, Fordham Uni-
versity. Seven years editorial staff Motion Picture News;
three years Paramount publicity staff; nine months Para-
mount Sponsored Picture department as salesman; six
months advertising and publicity with George W. Weeks.
Then in business for himself, selling all manner of theatre
advertising accessories.
FLAVIN, JAMES: Actor, b. Portland. Me.. May 14.
1906; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; w. 175 pounds; black hair, hazel
eyes; p. James W. and Katherine Flavin, non-professlonaU;
e. grammar and high school of Portland, Me. m, Lucile
Browne; graduate of United States Military Academy, West
Point. Stage experience. In October. 1931. signed a
Universal contract. In Universal serial, "Air Mail
M.vstery" (1932). In 1933: "Riot .Squad." Mayfair;
"Ship of Wanted Men." Showman's Pictures; In 1934:
"Beloved." "The Crosby Case," Universal; "Baby Take
a Bow." Fox; "Affairs of Cellini." United Artists-20th
Century; "Bright Eyes." "Wild Gold." Fox; "Society
Doctor." "After Office Hours," MGM. In 1935: "Dea'li
Flies East." Columbia: "People Will Talk," Paramoun' :
"The G Men," Warner; "Man Proposes." Fox: "West
Point of the Air," MGM, and others. In 1936: "My Man
Godfrey." U. In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing," U. ; "I
Promise to Pay," Columbia.
FLAVIN,
Almanac. )
MARTIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FLAX, SAM M.: Distributor, Republic franchise holder,
Washington. .Started in 1913 with General Films. The
next year joined Eclectic Films; then with Pathe as office
manager, 3 years. Managed Metro company, resigned In
1019 to form Liberty Film Exchange in conjunction with
brother, J. E. Flax, Washington.
FLECK, FREDDIE: Producer. RKO Studios, b. New
York. ,Tune 4, 1892; married; e. Fordham University. N.
Y. C. Newspaper reporter. N. Y. Telegram and N. Y.
World. Old Biograph; old Vitagraph Imp.; Cosmopolitan;
Famous Players; United Artists, assistant to Howard
Hughes on "Hell's Angels." "Cimarron." "Bill of Divorce-
ment." In 1935: "Roberta." "Break of Hearts." "Top
Hat." rind other RKO musicals. In 1936 left music depart-
ment to take production post.
FLECK. JAMES: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FLEISCHER, STANLEY: Art director. In 1935: "A
Notorious Gentleman." Universal. In 1936: "Green Pas-
tures." WB.
FLEISCHMAN. GILBERT: Booker for Fox. b. Balti-
more, Md., July 5, 1896; married; e. Grammar schcol.
Started 1909 with George W. Bradenburgh (independent
exchange) six years. 1914-19. Kline Poster Company. 1919-
25, Universal, advertising department, booker and sales-
man. 1925 became booker for Fox in Philadelphia.
FLEISHER, MAX: Producer of animated cartoons dis-
tributed through Paramount.
FLEISHER. STANLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
FLEMING. ATHOLL: Actor. In 1935: "Bulldog Jack."
GB. In 1937: "O.H.M.S.." "We're in the Navy Now,"
GB.
FLEMING, BOB; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FLEMING, CLAUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mnianac. )
FLEMING. IAN: Actor. Appeared in "The Ware
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rase" (1929), First National. In 1935: "The Triumph
or Sherlock Holmes," GB.
FLEMING, SUSAN: Actress, b. New York City; h.
5 feet, 4 inches; blue eyes and reddish brown hair; w.
109 pounds; hy. dancing and swimming. Student of Ned
Wayburn and has appeared In the Zlegfeld "Follies" and
George White's "Scandals." Screen experience In "Ladles
of the Jury," and "A Dangerous Affair." Signed to a
long term contract by Paramount and appeared as In-
genue lead in "Million Dollar Legs." Appeared In 1932
In "Heritage of the Desert," Paramount. In 1933: "I
Love That Man," Paramount; "My Weakness," "Olsen's
Big Moment," Fox. In 1935: "Break of Hearts," RKO;
".Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In lU3(i: "Star for a
Night," 2Utli Cent. -Fox; "Golddiggers of 1937," "God's
Country and the Woman. " WB.
FLEMING, VICTOR: Director, b. Pasadena, Cal. ; h.
6 feet, 1 Inch; brown hair and dark gray eyes: w. 180
pounds; e. in public suliouls of Los Angeies : holjijies in-
clude automobile driving. Hying, fishing and hunting.
Became cameraman with the American Studios In Santa
Barbara. Also did camera and directorial work with
Kalem, Griffith, Douglas Fairbanks, Fine Arts, Artcraft,
Talmadge, John Emerson, First National, Paramount
1919 he directed "Woman's Place," "Red Hot Ro-
mance, "The Lane That Had No Turning," "Anna
\scends," "Dark Secrets," "Law of the Lawless," "To
the Last Man," "Call of the Canyon," "Empty Hands,"
"Common Clay." "Renegades," Fox; "Around the World
in 80 Minutes," United Artists. In 1932: "Wet Parade,"
"Red Dust," MGM. In 1933: produced "Bombsliell."
White Sister," MGM. In 1934: directed "Treasure
Island," MGM. In 1935: "Reckless," MGM; "The Farmer
Takes a Wife," Fox.
FLEMYNG, ROBERT: Actor. In 1937: "Head Over
Heels in Love," GB.
FLETCHER, BRAMWELL: Actor, b. London, England:
II. b feet; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds- m
Helen Chandler, professional; hy. tennis, swimming, riding
f.'iH ??^^- Obtained stage training with Shakespearean
.Stratford on Avon" company, where he spent a year
■•L?^^i A" such pictures as "Chick" by Edgar Wallace.
h.O.S. and To What Red Hell." Made first stage
appearance in United States In mystery play. "Scotland
lard. Then made screen appearance in "Raffles" with
Konald Colman, after which he was given a long term
contract by Goldwyn. In 1933 appeared In "The Bight to
Romance," Radio; "Only Yesterday," Universal. In 1935-
I he Scarlet Pimpernel," London-UA; played on New
York stage in "Within the Gates."
rJ^^lJ^^^^- DOROTHY: b. Oxford, England: h. 5
rcet, 4V4 Inches; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 110 pounds-
e. St. Anne's school in England. Started with stage ex-
perience in -Lady Be Good," "The Second Man," and
others. Writes sketches and short stories. Wrote the
story Merrily We Go To Hell" which was filmed by
1 aramount. Joined Paramount writing staff in New York.
, '''"!E7P"^u' 5,' ^■' Exhibitor, Lyric Theatre. Harting-
ton Nebr. ; b. Thurman, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1885; p. dec. -
e. high school; graduate law, 1910; married. Was in
law. abstract, and real estate business. World war veteran
In motion picture industry 14 years.
f'-f'^- -"ACK: Loew's Theatre. Akron, Ohio: b. New-
ark N. .L. Dec. 19. 1894; e. graduate of public schools.
Usher, treasurer, manager of theatre and of road shows
(Lolumbia Amusement Corporation and American Burlesauf
Association), before going into motion picture field With
Fabian Theatres, later the Stanley-Fabian Theatres join-
ing Loew organization April 1, 1928.
FLEXNER. ANN CRAWOF_RD: Writer. In 1934- col-
aliorated on story ".Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch "
I'aramount.
FLICK, DONALD: Sound recordist. In 1933: "Bond-
age, 'I Loved You Wednesday," "The Devil's in Love "
tOK. In 1930: "Little Miss Nobody," 20th Cent. -Fox.
FLICK, JOHN MICHAEL: In 1933 wrote dialogue
The Passion of Joan of Arc," Capital. In 1934: collabo-
rated on adaption of "Fantomas," Du World.
FLICK. PAT C: Writer and actor. In 1935- wrote
additional dialogue and appeared in "Stars Over Broad
way," Warner; additional dialogue, "Miss Pacific Fleet,'
Warner. In 1930: collaborated on screen play "The Sing-
ing Kid," "Stage Struck." "Sing Me a Love Song "
"gpns 0' Guns," \VB. In 1937: appeared in "The Black
Legion," WB; collaborated on original story and screen
play "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
FLICK, W. D. Sound. In 1935: "Thunder In thi
Night," "In Old Kentucky," Fox; "Show Them No
Mercy," "This Is the Life," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
collaborated on sound. ' "i'lie Prisoner of Shark Island,
"Half Angel," "Girls' Dormitory," 20th Cent. -Fox. In
1h;!7: collaborated on sound "Tlie Holy Terror," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
FLICKWIR, A. H., DR.: Director, Public Health and
Welfare, 310 W. 10th Street. Fort Worth. Texas;
b. Beardstown, 111., April 28, 1879; e. high school. Uni-
versity of Illinois, University of Pennsylvania. M.D. de-
gree. 1901; married and has two children. General
practice of medicine: training in mental diseases; three
years Medical Corps, U. S. Navy; present gpeclalty,
public health. Health office of Houston, Texas. 10 years;
Jirector, public health and welfare. City of Fort Worth
Texas, since May 15, 1929. Member, American Associa
lion of Social Workers; American Association of Public
Welfare Officials; American Public Health Association;
American Medical Association, International Society Medi-
cal Health Officers. The city ordinance names the Di-
rector of Public Health and Welfare as chairman of
the Board of Censors.
FLIGELSTONE, THEO H. Executive, b. Cardiff, 1895;
served in war and gained Military Cross; joined Servalls'
Excluslves as managiug director; South Wales delegate to
K.Rs in 1928-30: took over control of Lewisham Hippo-
drome, London; managing director of T.H.F. Theatres,
and Watford (Bng.) Amusements; Past chairman of Lon-
don and Home Counties branch of Cinematograph Exhibi-
tors Association. 1930: president, CEA.
FLINK, HUGO: Actor. In 1936: "Ein Liebesroman
Im Hause Habsburg," Casino.
FLINN, JOHN C: On editorial staff of Variety,
b. Evanston, 111., May 6, 1887, married and has two chil-
dren. Entered the motion picture industry in 1914 in the
capacity of publicity manager of Jesse L. Lasky Feature
Play Company at the time when it was producing Geraldine
Farrar's picture, "Carmen." The next move was with
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation as advertising and pub-
licity manager, when this merger took place. He ex-
ploited "The Covered Wagon" in the United States. London
and Paris. Left that position 10 years after his entry into
the business to accept the vice-presidency in charge of
advertising and publicity of W. W. Hodkinson Corporation,
snd subsequently became vice-president and general man-
ager of the Producers Distributors Corporation (P.D.C.).
In addition to this office he also held that of president and
director of Metropolitan Picture Corporation of California;
vice-president and director of Cinema Corporation of Amer-
ica and vice-president and director of Cecil B. DeMille
Pictures Corporation. Upon the merger of the P.D.C. and
Pathe he became vice-president of the combined organiza-
tions. Formerly in charge of Paramount exploitation.
Joined Variety after having been executive secretary of the
Code .\uthority. He is a member of the Cinema Club.
New York Athletic Club. Newspaper Club of New York.
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers of New York, of
which he was twice president, 1923 and 1933, Yonkers
Commandery, No. 47, K. T.. and the Thistle Lodge, No.
900, A. F. & A. M.. and the National Vaudeville Artists.
Was executive secretary, Code Authority of Motion Picture
Industry. General manager. Pickford-Lasky.
FLINT. HELEN: Actress. In 1934 appeared in "Th*
Ninth Guest," Columbia; "Midnight," Universal; "Man-
hattan Love Song," Monogram; "Handy Andy," Fox. In
1935: "While the Patient Slept," First National; "Doubt-
ing Thomas," Fox; "Ah. Wilderness," MGM. In 1936:
"Riff Raff," "Fury." MGM; "Give Me Your Heart."
WB: "Early to Bed," Paramount: "Little Lord Faunt-
lerov." UA. In 1937: "The Black Legion." WB ; "Step
Lively. Jeeves," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
FLINT, SAM: Actor, b. Guinette County, Ga., Oct.
19, 1882; h. 6 feet; white hair and blue eyes; w. 183
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. high school graduate;
married; hy. hunting. Twenty-five years on dramatic stage.
In 1934 on screen in "Broadway Bill," Columbia; "Such
Women are Dangerous," 20th Century-Fox; "Mrs. Wlggs
of the Cabbage Patch," Paramount; "Evelyn Prentice,"
"Chained." MGM. In 1935: "Diamond Jim Brady," Uni-
versal: "Reckless." MGM; "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount.
In 193G: "Florida Special," "The Lonely Trail," Republic;
"The Accusing Finger," Paramount.
FLIPPEN. JAY C: Actor, b. Little Rock. Ark.: h.
6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes: w. 190 pounds: e.
public schools. Little Rock, University of Arkansas: hv.
dogs, horses and golf. Left college to go with Al Fields'
Minstrels. Successor to Bert Williams, colored comedian,
using burnt cork; appeared in a number of Shubert shows.
Pl.iyed in "Artists and Models." "Great Temptation."
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■■The Little Show," and others. Made early Vitaphone
Act "The Ham What Am." Went to Hollywood on per-
sonal appearance tour, and was signed by fox, appeared
1934-35 in ■'Marie Galante." 1935-36, master of cere-
monies Station WHN, amateur hour. In 1936: appeared
in Universal short product; Vitaphone short product.
FLOOD, JAMES: Director, b. New York City, July 31,
1895; e. In New Ifork; m. non-protesslonal; by. golf. No
itage experience. Started In 1912 with Biograph as
assistant director and then became director. Has di-
rected for Biograph, Gaumont, World, Goldwyn, Fox, War-
ner Bros., First National, Universal, Tiffany-Stahl and
others. Some of the earlier pictures be directed are:
"Why Girls Go Back Home," "Lady in Ermine," "Honey-
moon Express," "Three Hours," "Count of Ten," "Mar-
riage by Contract," "Domestic Meddlers," "Midstream"
and "Whispering Winds." To Columbia to direct "Sisters,"
"Swellhead," "Mr. Antonio" for Tiffany. With Liberty
Productions In 1930 for "Mother's Millions." In 1932-
"The Mouthpiece," "Life Begins," Warners; "Under-
cover Man," Paramount. In 1934: "All of Me." I'aia-
mount; "Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox. In 1935:
"Wings In the Dark," "Shanghai," Paramount; "We're
Only Human," KKO. In 1936: "Everybody's Old Man,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: directed "Scotland Yard
Commands," GN.
FLORES, DIAZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FLOURNOY, RICHARD D.: Writer. In 1934: stage
play, basis of "Here Comes the Groom," Paramount. In
1936; collaborated on screen play "Mister Cinderella,"
•Neighborhood House"; collaborated on story and screen
play "General Spanky," MGM.
FLOREY, ROBERT: Director, b. Paris. France,
Sept. 14, 1900; h. 6 feet, 4 Inches; dark hair and brown
eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. France and
Switzerland, colleges; married. Started in pictures in
1915 as assistant to Max Llnder. Worked with Gaumont
and Pathe In Paris. Started In Hollywood In 1921.
Directed films In 1925. for Tiffany. Columbia, Sterling
and Independent films. Directed "The Cocoanuts." "The
Hole in the Wall," "Night Club," "The Battle of Paris"
and "The Pusher-in-the-Face." Directed "La Boute
est Belle." first F'rench talking film. In London. Berlin
and Barcelona, directed such pictures as "Blanc et Noir,"
"L'Amour Chante" and "El Professor de mia Senora."
In HoUywoodj directed "Murders In the Rue Morgue."
Universal and wrote scenario and continuity of "Franken-
stein." Directed "The Man Called Back," "Those Wo
Love" and others for K.B.S.. and wrote "A Study in
Scarlet." With Warner three years directing "Ex-Lady."
"Girl Missing." "The House on 56th Street," "Bedside."
"Smarty," 'Registered Nurse," "I Sell Anything." In
1935: "The Florentine Dagger," "I Am A Thief," "The
Woman In Red," "Crashing Society," "The Case of the
Lucky Legs," etc. Went to China and Japan shooting all
locations for "Oil for the Lamps of China." Has written
six books and many scenarios. Directed "Don't Bet on
Blondes," "Going Highbrow," Warner; "Ship Cafe," Para-
mount; "The Payoff," FN. In 1936: "Preview Murder
Mystery," "Hollywood Boulevard." "Till We Meet Again,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Outcast," "King of Gamblers,"
"Mountain Music," Paramount.
FLOTHOW, RUDOLPH C: Production manager. Lib-
erty Pictures Corp., at RKO Pathe, Culver city, Cal., also
supervising operation of Allied Exchanges in San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles. Former president and general man-
ager of Ambassador Pictures, Inc., Hollywood; b. Frank-
fort, Germany, November 23. 1S95; p. Carl and Lucy Flo-
thow; e. high school In Wiesbaden, Germany, and college
In Frankfurt, Germany; m. Martha Bourne; has a son. 9
years old. Entered the Industry in 1915 in the old
Paramount studio In 56th Street, New York. Was con-
nected with Fox in Its New York exchange In 1917.
In New York formed Rogell Productions with Albert Bogell
in 1930. This company produced "Aloha" for Tiffany
release. In 1934: "Once to Every Bachelor." "No Ran-
son," Liberty. In 1935: "Sweepstake Annie," "Bom to
Gamble," Liberty.
FLOTSAM and JETSAM: Actors. In 1933 appeared In
"Radio Parade," British International. In 1935: "Chu
Chin Chow." GB. In 1937: "Calling All Stars," British
Lion.
FLOURNOY, RICHARD: Scenarist, Hal Roach Studios.
b. Pine Bluff, Ark., Mar. 11, 1900; married; p. Chester
and Eva; e. high school. Joined minstrel show, then
became comedian ; played in vaudeville. Wrote plays.
Including "Come WTiat May." "Here Comes the Groom";
screen play "Mister Olndprella." Oanorai Soonkv." "Pick
a Star," "Riding on Air '
FLOYD, CARL: Branch manager. Republic, Atlanta.
b. Atlanta, Ga., October 31, 1908; married; p. A. B.
Floyd, Sr. ; e. high school. Window dresser In department
store. With A. C. Bromberg Attractions since 1925, now
Kepublic.
FLYNN, EDYTHE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FLYNN, ELINOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FLYNN, EMMETT J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.) Died June 5, 1937.
FLYNN, ERROL: Actor, b. Ireland, June 20, 1909;
h. B feet 2 inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 180
pounds; p. father was professor of biology at Queen's
University, Belfast, and at Cambridge; e. Lycee Louis
le Grand, Paris, and St. Paul's School, London; m. Lili
Damita. June, 1935; hy. sports. Pearl-fished in Tahiti.
.\ppeared in English film, "Mutiny on the Bounty." as
Fletcher Christian, who directed the mutineers' activities.
Went prospecting In New Guinea. Travelled extensively.
.Appeared on English stage in plays including "A Man's
House," "Othello," "Another Language" and "The Con-
.stant Nymph." Also did some picture work in England.
On screen in 1935; "Don't Bet on Blondes," Warner;
"The Case of the Curious Bride," "Captain Blood."
First National. In 1936: "The Charge of the Light
Brigade," Warner. In 1937: "Green Light," WB; ■■The
Prince and the Pauper," WB.
FLYNN, HAZEL E.: Publicity Director, Radio City
Music Hall, New York. Formerly, under pen names.
Hazel Flynn and Rob Reel, was a motion picture critic,
editor and columnist. Chicago Evening American. ChlcaKu.
111.; b. Chicago, 111.. March 31, 1899; p. John Edward
and Christine Bruce Flynn; e. graduate Eugene Field
Grammar School and Lake View high school. Chicago.
111., two years University of Illinois. Champaign. IlL;
not married. Granddaughter of an Indiana newspaper
man. Started In films as extra at Essanay Film Manufactur-
ing Company and eventually was placed in the scenario de-
partment. Left to become secretary to the late James
R. Quirk, who was publisher of Photoplay Magazine.
Other work: Publicity department. Taylor Holmes Film
Company; editor, educational reel. "Pictorial Life": title
writer for Terry Ramsaye and Ray L. Hall for Kino-
grams. Selznlck and Gaumont News: cafe editor. Evening
American and finally motion picture columnist. Co-
author with Arthur G. Sheekman of skit. "The Private
Life of a R</xy Uiher," in the legitimate revue hit.
■'Three's a Crowd," and with Blanche Merrill of radio
material used on Shell Chateau and other hours. Clubs:
member of Alpha Chi Omega and A.M.P.A.
FLYNN, JAMES A.: Booker for Columbia. Philadel-
phia; b. Gerardville, Pa., Dec. 18. 1897; married; p.
Mrs. A. Flynn; e. (jrammar school, night school. Temple
University. In office of Midvale Steel Works, four years.
Started with V.L.S.E., later Vltagraph. as billing clerk.
IJecame assistant cashier, assistant booker, booker, sales-
man and assistant manager. Employed by that company
seven years. Salesman. De Luxe Film Company, three
years. Joined Columbia eight years ago.
FLYNN, PEGGY: Comedienne. In 1935: Universal
short product.
FLYNN, RAY: Died April 16, 1937. See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.
FODOR. LADISLAUS: writer. In 1932: collaborated
on "Jewel Robbery," "Beauty and the Boss." Warner.
In 1933: story "Kiss Before the Mirror," Universal. In
1934: story "The Church Mouse," Warner. In 1935:
"Thunder in the Night." Fox. In 1936: play "The
Unguarded Hour," MGM; "Girl's Dormitory," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
FOELLINGER. HELEN E R.: Motion picture editor,
woman's editor, the News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. ; b.
Fort Wayne. Dec. 12. 1910; e. South Side High School and
A. B. University of Illinois. Has done neswspaper work in
high school and college, and exclusively since graduation
from college in 1932. Does considerable publicity work
also.
FOGEL, SIG: Assistant director. In 1935: "Powder
Smoke Range." RKO. In 1936: "Two In Revolt." "Racing
Lady," RKO-Radio.
FOGWELL, REGINALD: Producer and director.
"Madame Guillotine." "The Written Law," "Prince of
Arcadia," "Two Hearts in Waltz Time." "Guilt,"
"Wonderful Story," "Betrayal," "Warning." "Cross
Roads. In 1937: "The Shadow Man." "Murder in
Motley," "Corruption," "Gay Masquerade."
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FOLEY, MISS ROWENA: Secretary. San Francisco
Trade Board, b. Omaha; e. University of Nebraska.
Omaha. Became secretary to Edward Pettis, vice-presi-
dent, Omaha Trust Company. 1928, assistant secretary,
Film Board of Trade. San Francisco. Appointed secre-
tary. Board at Portland, Oregon. 1929, secretary, Sai.
Francisco Board. Member. Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
FOLSEY, GEORGE: Cameraman. In 1933: "Reunion
In Vienna," "Storm at Daybreak," "Stage Mother,"
"Going Hollywood." MGM. In 19H4: "Jlen in White."
"Operator 13," MGM. In 1935: "Reckless." "I Live My
Life," "Kind Lady." MGM; "Page Miss Glory," Warner.
In 1936: "The Great Ziegfeld." "The Gorgeous Hussy,"
MGM; "Hearts Divided," WB. In 1937 "The Last of
Mrs. Cheyney." MGM.
FOLSOM, BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FONDA, HENRY: Actor. b. Grand Island, Neb.,
May 16, 1908; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; black hair and blue eyes;
w. 170 pounds; m. Frances Brokaw. e. high school.
University of Minnesota: hy. amateur photography, sports.
Joined Community Playhouse, Omaha, then Cape Play-
house. Dennis, Mass. Appeared with other "Little
Theatre" groups and touring companies. Went to New
York, and was extra and understudy with New York
Theatre Guild. Appeared in revue "New Faces." Played
in stock presentation of "The Swan," then cast for "The
Farmer Takes a Wife." After close of play, signed by
Walter Wanger. On screen In 1935: "The Farmer Takes
a Wife," "Way Down East," 20th Century-Fox; "I
Dream Too Much," RKO. In 1936: "The Trail of the
Lonesome Pine," "The Moon's Our Home." "Spendthrift."
Paramount. In 1937: "You Only Live Once," UA; "Wings
of the Morning." 20th Century-Fox.
FONG, WILLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FONTAINE, JOAN: Actress, b. Tokyo, Oct. 22, 1917;
h. 5 ft. SVi in. ; jv. 108 lbs. ; blonde hair and hazel
eyes ; hy. reading and outdoor sports. Appeared on
stage. In 1937: "The Man Who Found Himself," "Quality
Street," RKO-Radio.
FONTAINE, J. E.: Paramount District Manager. Chi-
cago, b. Baltimore, June 2, 1890; educated in public and
high schools at Annapolis, Md.. and Washington. First job
was In picture business as shipper with General Film In
1909. Went with Pathe as booker and in 1912 was ap-
pointed Pathe branch manager in Detroit. In 1910 went
back with Paramount. In August, 1925. named manager In
Pittsburgh. In March. 1928, transferred to Cleveland.
In February, 1929. appointed district manager. Trans-
ferred to Chicago In June, 1934.
FONTAINE, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FONTANA, ATTILIO: Member. L C. E., Interna-
tional Educational Cinematographic Institute of the
League of Nations, Via Lazzaro Spallanzanl 1, Rome,
Italy, b. Italy, May 27. 1897; e. High School of Archi-
tecture; married. Was newspaperman and politician.
Member of the Executive Committee of the FIPRESCI
and of the Direttorlo della Stampa Nazionale Cinemato-
grafica.
FONTANNE, LYNN: Actress. b. London, England,
1882; h. 5 feet, 5 Inches; black hair and brown eyes; w.
130 pounds; e. London; married to Alfred Lunt, actor, and
has appeared in many plays with him. Stage appearances:
"Reunion In Vienna," "The Doctor's Dilemma," "Eliza-
beth, the Queen," "Idiot's Delight," and many others.
Appeared with Lunt In "The Guardsman," MGM.
FONTENEY, CATHERINE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
FORAN, DICK: Actor, r. n. Nick Foran; b. Fleming-
ton. N. J.. June 18. 1910; h. 6 feet, 2V4 inches; w. 205
pounds; red hair, blue eyes; e. Flemington, in prep
schools and at Princeton. In 1934 appeared in the Fox
filin, "Stand Up and Cheer," also "Change of Heart."
In 1935: "One More Spring." "Lottery Lover." "It's a
Small World." Fox; "Accent on Youth." Paramount:
"Shipmates Forever." FN; "Moonlight on the Prairie."
"Dangerous," Warner. In 1936: "The Petrified Forest,"
"Treachery Rides the Range," "Song of the Saddle."
"The Big Noise." "Earthworm Tractors." "Public Enemy's
Wife," WB; "The Golden Arrow," FN. In 1937: "The
Black Legion." WB.
FORANT, ANNETTE: b. Boston. Mass.. .Tulv 25.
1910; p. George J. Forant: e. grade school, Boston,
Mass., Santa Monica high school, commercial col-
lege; m. Archie D. Hamilton. Private secretary archi-
tectural firms and with campaign workers. At MGM as
icript girl and three months later went to Hal Roach
Studio as tecretary to publicity dliector. Resigned.
FORBES, BR EN DA: Actress. In 1935: "The Perfect
Gentleman," MGM.
FORBES, HARRY W.: Cameraman, b. Cincinnati, O.,
1888; h. 5 feet, 6 Inches; light hair and brown eyes; w.
180 pounds; e. Walnut Hills high school. Cincinnati, and
the University of Cincinnati. Pictures In 1928 Included
the "Buster Brown" series, the "Keeping Up With the
Jones" series, the "Mike and Ike" series, and the "New-
ly weds and Their Baby" series for Stem Brothers; also
"The Little Rebel" with Henry B. Walthall, a BlntllfT
production. In 1933: "The Important Witness." Tower:
"Big Time or Bust," State Rights. In 1936: "Dangerous
Waters," Universal.
FORBES. HAZEL: Actress. b. Gettysburg. S. D.,
Nov. 26, 1910; p. mother; e. Bryant High School, L. I.
C, N. Y.. and Hunter Normal School, New York City;
widow. Was with the late Florenz Ziegfeld. Signed by
RKO Radio.
FORBES, MARY: Actress, b. London. England, Jan 1.
1888; h. 5 feet 7 inches; iron gray hair and blue eyes;
w. 134 pounds; e. governesses and tutors; hy. cooking,
painting, golf. Appeared in (1929)), "Her Private Life."
First National; "Thirteenth Chair." MGM; "Sunny Side
Up." Fox; in 1930 in "So This Is London." In 1933
appeared in "Bombshell." MGM. In 1934: "You Can't
Buy Everything," MGM; "Most Precious Thing In Life,"
Columbia. In 1935: "McFadden's Flats," Paramount;
"Laddie," RKO; "Les Miserables," United Artists-20th
Century; "Anna Karenlna." "The Perfect Gentleman,"
MGM; "Stranded," Warner; "Captain Blood," FN. In
1937: "Women of Glamour," Columbia.
FORBES, RALPH: Actor, r. n. Ralph Taylor, b. Lon-
don, England, September 30, 1896; h. 6 feet; blond hair
and blue gray eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. non-professionals;
e. Denstone College, England (Stratfordshlre) and received
his stage training in London repertoire; div. Ruth Chat-
terton, stage star; m. Heather Angel, actress; hy. motor-
ing and horseback riding. Stage experience consists
of appearances In "The Green Hat" and several William
A. Brady plays and English repertoire in London.
During his screen career he has Jippeared in """"^e
Actress," "Dog of War," "Masks of the Devil," "1 i
Geste," "The Trail of '98," "Restless Youth," Columb. ;
In 1929 In "The Whip," First National; "The HU.i
Road," MGM: in 1930 In "The Lady of Scandal,"
"Mamba," Tiffany; "The Green Goddess," Warner Bros.;
"Inside the Lines," Radio; (1933) "False Front," Mono-
gram. In 1933: "Pleasure Cruise," Pox: "Phantom
Broadcast." "The Avenger," Monogram; "Tbe Solitaire
Man," MOM. In 1934: "Shock." Monogram; "Bombay
Mall," Universal; "Barretts of Wimpole Street," "Out-
cast Lady," "The Mystery of Mr. X.," "Riptide. '
MGM; "Twentieth Century," Columbia. In 1935: "Age of
Indiscretion." MGM; "Streamline Express," Mascot; "The
Goose and the Gander," Warner; "The Three Musketeers,"
RKO. In 1936: "Romeo and Juliet." "Piccadilly Jim. '
MGM; "Mary of Scotland." "Daniel Boone," RKO-Radln;
"Love Letters of a Star." U. In 193.': "The Last of
Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
FORBSTEIN, LEO F.: Head of music department,
and director of Vltaphone orchestra. Warner Bros. b.
St. Louis. Mo. ; e. college and St. Louis Conservatory of
Music. Played violin at age of four years. Directed
own symphony orchestra at age of 16. during high school.
Became director of music for the Neman Theatre, Kansas
City. In 1925, directed a symphony at Grauman's Metro-
politan Theatre. Conducted for Grauman's Egyptian
Theatre In Hollywood. Signed by Warners as head of
the music department in 1928. Films Include "The Nar-
row Corner." Warner. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934,"
First National; "Easy to Love," "As the Earth Turns,"
"Harold Teen," "Here Comes the Navy," "The Merry
Prinks," Warner. In 1935: "Murder In the Clouds,"
"Oil for the Lamps of China," "Broadway Gondolier,"
"Page Miss Glory." "Alibi Ike," "We're in the
Money," "Don't Bet on Blondes," "Little Big Shot."
"Special Agent." "Dr. Socrates." "I Found Stella
Parish," "B^lsco Kid." "Stars Over Broadway," "Miss
Pacific Fleet." "Dangerous," Warner; "Living on Vel-
vet." "Go Into Your Dance," "G Men," "In Callente,"
"The Irish In Us," "Bright Lights," "The Case of the
Lucky Legs," "Shipmates Forever," "Man of Iron,"
"Broadway Hostess," "The Payoff." First National. In
1936: "The Story of Louis Pasteur." "Celling Zero,"
First National: "The Widow from Monte Carlo," "The
Petrified Forest," "Colleen." "Freshman Love," "The
Singing Kid." "Snowed Under." "I Married a Doctor,"
"Boulder Dam." "Song of the Saddle." "Sons O' Guns."
"Anthony Adverse." "Hearts Divided." "Earthworm Trac-
tors." "Give Me Your Heart." "Stage Struck," "China
Clipper," "Polo Joe," "Sing Me a Love Song," "The
White Angel." "Charge of the Light Brigade," "Cain
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and Mabel." "Three Men on a Horse," "Golddiggers of
1937," "The Great OMalley." "Stolen Holiday," VVB.
In 1937: "Green Light," "Melody for Two," "Ready,
Willing and Able," "Marked Woman," "The King and
the Chorus Girl," "Call It a Day," WB. Won 193b
Academy Award for musical scoring "Anthony Adverse."
FORD, CHARLES E.: Managing director. Universal
Newsreel. b Martinsville, Ind.. March 26, 1899; e. Tech-
nical High School, Indianapolis, Ind; married. Served as
cameraman in United States Army during the World War.
Producer of "Going Places with Lowell Thomas" and
"Stranger Than Fiction," Alois Havrilla, "Camera Thrills"
and "You Can't Get Away With It."
FORD, COREY: Writer, e. Columbia University; lit-
erature courses under Professor John Erskine. Edited
comic paper at Columbia. Hecame a reporter on New
York Times after leaving college. Contributed to humor-
ous weeklies under his own name and that of John Riddell.
Became literary critic of Vanity Fair as John Riddell
Published many books, first of which was "Three Rousing
Cheers." Has explored many obscure, uncivilized places.
FORD, DAMON: Actor. In 1936: "Wedding Present,"
Paramount.
FORD, FRANCIS: Director and Actor. b. Portland,
Me., 1882; e. University of Maine. Traveled with stock
and road show legitimate attractions; started with Edison
as an actor, then with Vltagraph; became short subject
and then serial director for Universal; in 1926 began
work on features for Universal; directed "Call of the
Heart," "The Four-Footed Ranger," "The Branded Som-
brero," "Wolf's Trail" for Universal; "Wreck of the
Hesperus" for Pathe; played Major MacGregor in "The
Black Watch," Morrison in "The Drake Case," Don
Pedro In "Song of the Caballero," Red Slade In "Sons
of the Saddle." In 1933: "Pilgrimage," "Charlie Chan's
Greatest Case," "Life in the Raw," Fox; "Man from
Monterey." Warner: "Gun Justice," Universal. In 1934:
"Murder in Trinidad," Fox. In 1935: "The Informer."
"The Arizonian," Radio; "Steamboat Round the Bend,"
Fox; "Charlie Chan's Secret," "Paddy O'Day," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island,"
"Gentle Julia," "Charlie Chan at the Circus." "Sins
of Man." "Educating Father," 20th Century-Fox.
FORD. GRACE: Dancer and actress, b. El Dorado,
Okla.. May 23. 1913; h. 5 feet, 6 inches; blonde hair
and hazel eyes; w. 116 pounds; e. high school, Gould,
Okla. Studied dancing at Irene Frank School, Tulsa,
Okla. Rehearsed as dancer for Ziegfeld Follies, but left
before show opened. Was dancing instructor when she
was signed by Warner Brothers. In "The Florentine
Dagger." In 1936: "The Devil Doll," MGM.
FORD. HARRIET: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"I Married a Doctor," WB.
FORD, HARRISON: Actor. b. Kansas City, Mo.;
h. 5 feet, 11 Inches; brown eyes and dark brown hair; w.
160 pounds; e. Kansas City, Los Angeles. Pictures in-
clude "Smilln' Thru," First National; "Let 'er Go,
Gallagher," "Rush Hour," Pathe: "Woman Against the
World," Tiffany-Stahl; "Golf Widows," Columbia; "Just
Married," "Her Husband's Women," Paramount; The
Paramount-Christie short talking feature, "Advice to
Husbands." "Three Week Ends," Paramount; "The Flat-
tering Word," Vltaphone; (1932) "Love in High Gear,"
Mayfair.
FORD, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FORD, JANET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FORD. JOHN: Director, b. Portland, Maine; e. Uni-
versity of Maine. Married and has two children. Under
contract to Fox he directed the following pictures for
that company: "Three Bad Men," "Four Sons," "Na-
poleon's Barber," "Hangman's House." "Mother Machree,"
"Thank You," "Lightnin'," "Just Pals," "Little Miss
Smiles." "BUey. the Cop," "Salute," "Strong Boy,"
"Men Without Women" (wrote story and directed), "Born
Reckless," "Up the River," and "The Seas Beneath."
In 1931: "The Brat," Fox; "Arrowsmith," United Artists.
In 1932: "Flesh," MGM; "Air Mail," Universal.
In 1933: "Pilgrimage," "Doctor Bull." Fox. 1934: "The
World Moves On," Pox: "The Lost Patrol," Radio. In
1935: "The Informer," RKO Radio; "The Whole Town's
Talking." Columbia; "Steamboat Round the Bend," Pox.
In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island," 20th Century-
Fox; collaborated on original screen story "The Last
Outlaw," directed "Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio. Won
the 1935 Academy Award for best direction, "The In-
former." In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars," RKO-
Radio.
FORD, JOHN: Aitor. In VXM: "His Lordship," GH.
FORD, JUDITH: Actress. b. Clearmont, Pia. ; e.
high school, St. Joseph's Convent, and attended Columbia
I'niv. ; h. 5 ft. 8 in.; w. 121 pounds. Was a model.
Under' contract to Paramount.
FORD, LEE: Actor. In 1937: "l<'our Days Wonder."
U.
FO'RD, PHILIP: Assistant director. In 1934: "As
Husbands Go." Fox. In 1935: "Bad Boy," "Dressed
to Thrill," "Its a Small World," Pox. Iij 1936: "Heart
of the West," Paramount.
FORD, SENATOR: Actor. In 1936: Educational short
product.
FORD, WALLACE: Actor, b. England, February 12,
1899; stage experience In: "Seventeen," "Abraham Lin-
coln," "Abie's Irish Rose," "Pigs," "Broadway," "Bad
Girl," "Young Sinners," "Gypsy." Seven-year contract
.vlth MGM. Pictures include: "Possessed," MGM; "X
Marks the Spot," Tiffany; "Freaks," MGM; "City Sen-
tinel," MGM. In 1933: "Goodbye Again," Warner;
"Headline Shooter," Radio; "Night of Terror," "My
Woman," "East of Fifth Avenue," Columbia; "Three-
Oornered Moon," Paramount. In 1934: "A Woman's
Man," "Money Means Nothing." Monogram; "The Lost
patrol," RKO; "Men in White," MGM; "I Hate
Women," Goldsmith. In 1935: "The Nut Farm."
Monogram; "The Informer," "Another Face," RKO;
"Swell Head." "The Whole Town's Talking," "In Spite of
Danger." "Men of the Hour." "She Couldn't Take it,"
Columbia; "The Mysterious Mr. Wong," Monogram; "One
Frightened Night," Mascot; "Mary Burns, Fugitive,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Two in the Dark," RKO; "Ab-
solute Quiet," MGM; "A Son Comes Home," Paramount.
In 1937: "O.H.M.S.," "You're in the Army Now," GB.
FORD, WESLEY: Director. In 1933: "Her Forgotten
Past." "Secret Sinners," Mayfair. In 1935: "$20 a
Week," Ajax.
FORDE, ARTHUR: Production Manager, r. n. Arthur
llanna-Forde; b. Plymouth, England, July 29, 1876; h.
5 feet, 6 Inches; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 130
pounds, p. Annie and William Hanna-Forde, a doctor of
music; e. Kinton Bond, Plymouth, England, and Cam-
bridge, England. Stage manager and actor with Chauncey
Olcott, Terrence Sullivan and Harris & Woods; also In
William Faversham's "Squaw Man." In pictures he has
been both actor and production manager; with the Nestor
Film company as actor; with Lois Weber as production
manager five and one-half years; casting director at Fox
for two and one-half years; and was 11 years with Christie
Film Company as production manager.
FORDE, EUGENE "GENE": Supervisor of foreign
productions. Fox. b. Providence, B. I., November 8,
1898; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; w. 145 pounds; brown hair,
gray eyes. e. Clason Point Military Academy, New Y'ork
City. On stage at five years of age; appeared in
plays with Mary Plckford, Blanche Sweet and William S.
Hart. Left stage when nine; entered Classon Point Mili-
tary Academy, New York. Played juvenile leads In pic-
tures for American Film Co. Left pictures for five years.
Bank teller In Hollywood. Returned to pictures as script
clerk. Began directing in 1926 for Fox; directed "Im-
perial Comedies," "Hello Cheyenne." "Dare Devil's Re-
ward." "Painted Post," "Son of the Golden West": then
FBO. In 1930 directed shorts for United Artists. Joined
the Fox Films foreign department in 1932. In 1933:
"Smoky." Fox. In 1934: "Charlie Chan in London" and
"Mystery Woman" and in 1935: directed "Great Hotel
Murder." all Pox; "Your Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936; "The Country Beyond." "36 Hours to
Kill." 2nth Century-Fox. In 1937: "Step Lively. Jeeves,"
20th Century-Fox.
FORDE, EUGENIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Mmanac.)
FORDE, HALL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FORDE. MAURICE: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated
on "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," UA.
FORDE, WALTER: Director, Gaumont-Brltlsh; b. Lon-
don ; married. On the stage as a comedian and pianist
in vaudeville. Prom 1923-25 was In Hollywood directing
for Universal; also acting. Made a name in England
with a series of silent comedies In which he also starred,
"What Next?" "You'd Be Surprised" and "Would You
Believe It?" Made various British silent productions and
a number of early talkers Including "Lord Richard in the
Pantry" (1930), Twickenham. Latest films. "Jack's The
Boy." "Rome Express," "Chu Chin Chow," "Brown on
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Resolution," Gaiimont ; "King of llie Damned." In 1934:
■■.Urk Alloy." GB. In'in.S.j: "Bulldog Jack." GB. In
1936: "I^and Without Music." U.
FORDRED, DORICE: Actress. In 193ii: "As You
Like It." 2nth Centur.v-Fox.
FOREST, FRANK: Actor, singer, r. n. Frank Ha.vek ;
I). St. Taul; p. Mary Bindc and Eniil Hayek. Sanf
in opera. In 1937: "The Big Broadcast of 1937."
"Champagne Waltz," "The Count of Luxembourg," Para-
mount.
FORESTIER. C. S.: Author. Wrote novel, "Brown on
Resolution," filmed in 1935 by GB.
FORMAN, EDDIE: Writer, b. Rochester, N. Y.. Oct.
19. 1003. Actor, vaudeville and radio writer; Ken Murray.
.Toe Palooka series and Joe and Asbestos short feature for
A'ilapliono. Now is writing comedies for Warner Brothers
production.
FORMAN, HARiRISON: Technical adviser. In 1937:
"Tlic Lost Horizon," Columbia.
FORMAN, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FORREST. ALLAN: Actor, r.n. Allan Forest Fisher.
(Sec in36-19;!7 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FORREST, CHET: Composer. In 1936: collaborated on
lyrics "After the Thin Man." "Sinner Take All." MGM.
In 1937: collaborated on special lyrics "Maytime," MGM.
FORREST, HAL: Cartoonist. His "Tailspin Tommy."
filmed as "The Great Air Mystery," Universal serial.
1935.
FORREST. MABEL: Actress. "Scrapplly Married"
(1930). Paramount. Christie Talking Plays. In 1935:
"The Ric Broadcast of 1936." Paramount. In 1936:
"Hollywood Boulevard." Paramount.
FORRESTER, ELIZABETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
FORRESTER, JOHN HUGHES: Independent exhibitor.
Pines Theatre. Waldron, Ark. b. Waldron, Ark.. Aug. 11,
1905: p. C. E. and Sue Forrester; e. high school and state
university; married.
FORST, WILLY: Actor, film supervisor and director,
nirccted "Allotria." "Burgtheater." Appeared in "The
Theft of the Mona Lisa." RKO.
FORSTER, RUDOLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Mmanac. )
FORSTER, THILDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FORSTER, W.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "The Royal Waltz," UFA.
FORSYNE, IDA: Actress. In 1936: "Green Pastures,"
WB.
FORSYTH, CHARLES: Actor. Iri 1935: "Every Night
at Eight," Paramount.
FORSYTH, WILLIAM: Assistant director. In 1936:
"Everybody's Old Man." "White Fang." "Ladies in
Love." "One in a Million." 20th Century-Fox.
FORT, GARRETT: Actor and Writer. b. New York
City, June 5, 19U0; hy. tennis, book-collecting, fishing.
Stage productions include "Jarnegan" (Richard Bennett),
"The Last Lover" (Elsie Ferguson), and was later in
"A Lady Descends" for Al Woods and "The Feast of
Fools" for Shuberts. Screen work Includes: "White
Gold," "Gigolo," "Dress Parade," "The Letter," "The
Lady Lies," "The Big Pond," "Jealousy," "Applause."
"Return of Sherlock Holmes," "Roadhouse Nights," "Scot-
land Y'ard." "Dracula," "Frankenstein," "Beyond Vic-
tory," Pathe; "Resurrection," Universal; "Panama Flo,"
Pathe; "Veneer," "Love Starved," Pathe; "The Invisible
Man" and "The Suicide Club," Universal; "70,000 Wit-
nesses." "Undercover Man." "Dangerous Nan McGrew."
Paramount: "Outside the Law," Universal; "The Y'oung
Bride." RKO-Pathe. In 1933 collaborated on screen plav.
"Before Dawn." RKO. In 1934: Adaptation of "The
Lost Patrol." RKO; wrote screen play of "Private Scan-
dal." Paramount. In 1935: screen play of "Mills of
the Gods," Columbia; collaborated on adaptation. "Jalna."
RKO. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "The Devil
Doll," MGM; screen play "Dracula's Daughter," U.
FORTUNATE, FERD: Feature Booker. Universal. Phil-
adelphia, b. Hazclton, Pa., .Tan. 3. 1898; married; e.
Grammar school. .lewelry business, two years. Then
inspector. General Film Company. Shipper, Famous Play-
ers. Booke,- and then film salesman with Gunning,
Associated Producers. Back to booking, Goldwyn, five
years. With Universal thirt(;cn years.
FORTUNE, EDMUND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FOSHAY, HAROLD: Actor. In 1936: "To Mary—
With Love," 20th Century-Fox.
FOSSARD: Cameraman. In 1937: collaborated on
"Pepc Lc Moko." I'aris Film Production.
FOSTER, BASIL: Actor. In 1935: "Radio Parade of
U'35," British International Pictures,
FOSTER, EDDIE: Actor. In 1937: "Midnight Court,"
WB.
FOSTER, HELEN: Actress. b. Independence, Kaii.,
May 23, 1907 ; e, Kansas City schools and finishing school
in Florida; h. 5 feet; w. 98 pounds; blond hair; gray
eyes; hy. tennis, golf, bridge. Entered pictures in 1924.
Has played in "Hellship Hronson." "The Mating Call,"
starred in "Sweet Sixteen," "Should a Girl Marry?"
featured in "Road to Ruin," "Linda." Jean Benton in
"Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "Harvest of
Hate," Universal; "Hoofbeats of Vengeance." Universal;
"Boiling Point," Allied; (1932) "Temptations Workshop."
Mayfair; "Lucky Larrigan." Monogram. In 1934: "The
Road to Ruin," First Division.
FOSTER, ISABELLE. Actress. In 1936: "Soak the
Rich," Paramount.
FOSTER, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FOSTER, LEWIS R,: Director, writer. Universal, b.
Brookfleld, Mo., Aug. 5, 1900; m. Dorothy Wilson; p.
Florence and Joseph; e. high school and university. Seven
years with Hal Roach directing and writing comedies.
With RKO one year. Paramount three years. Pictures
include: "Eight Girls In a Boat." "Bengal Lancers,"
"Last Outpost," and others. In 1935-36 wrote original
stories, "Face of an Angel." Fox; "Two In a Crowd."
U; "Goodbye to Yesterday." RKO; "Too Young to Die,"
Paramount, Screen plays include "The Magnificent
Brute," "Two in a Crowd," "Love Letters of a Star."
"She's Dangerous," "Armored Car," Universal. Directed
"Love Letters of a Star," "She's Dangerous," "Armored
Car," Universal.
FOSTER, MAXIMILIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FOSTER, NORMAN: Actor, r. n. Norman Hoeffer. b.
Richmond, Ind. ; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 170 pounds; div. Claudette Colbert; m.
Sally Blane; hy. writing plays, going with reporters to
cover big news. First important role on stage was in "The
Barker," then "Night Hostess" and "June Moon." First
screen experience was in "Gentlemen of the Press" fol-
lowed by "Y'oung Man of Manhattan," Paramount; "Love
at First Sight" (1930), Chesterfield. Signed with Para-
mount in 1931; "Reckless Living." Universal; "The Dove."
Radio: "Alias the Doctor" (1932), "Play Girl." Warner:
"Steady Company," Universal; "Week-end Marriage,"
First National; (1933). "The Giant Swing," "State Fair,"
"Pilgrimage." Fox; "Professional Sweetheart," "Rafter
Romance," Radio; "Ronny," Protex; "Walls of Gold."
Fnx. In 1934: "Orient Express. ' "Elinor Norton," Fox;
"Strictly Dynamite." RKO. In 1935: "Behind the Evi-
dence." "Escape from Devil's Island." Columbia; "The
Hoosier Schoolmaster," Monogram; "The Bishop Mis-
behaves." MGM; "Behind the Green Lights," "Ladies
Crave Excitement." Mascot; "The Fire Trap," Empire
Film. In 1936: "The T,eavenworth Case." Republic;
"Everybody's Old Man," "High Tension." 20th Century-
Fox: "SuperF.nccd." Columbia; "Fatal Lady." Paramount.
In 1937: directed and wrote screen play "Fair Warning,"
20th Century-Fox.
FOSTER, PHOEBE; Actress. Appeared In Vltaphone
No. 1057, "Grounds for Murder." In 1933: "Dinner at
Eiglit." :MGM. In 1935: "Anna Karenina." MGM. In
1936: "The White Angel." FN.
FOSTER, PRESTON: Actor, b. Ocean City, N. J.,
October 24, 1902: h. 6 feet, 2 inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w, 200 pounds; p, non -professionals; e. high
school in Ocean City; married. Stage experience: "Two
Seconds." "The Silent House." and others. Under con-
tract to Warners; appeared In "Life Begins." "Doctor
X." "Two Seconds." In 1933: "Elmer, the Great." First
National; "Dangerous Crossroads," Columbia; "Corrup-
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tlon," Imperial; "The Man Who Dared." "Hoopla,"
Fox: "Devil's Mate." Monogram. In 1934: "Sleepers
East." Fox; "Heat Lightning." Warner; "Wharf Angel."
Paramount. In 1935: "People's Enemy," "The Informer,"
"The Arizonian," "Strangers All." "The Last Days of
Pompeii," "Annie Oakley," "We're Only Human," HKO;
"The Band Plays On," MGM. In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up,"
"We Who Are About to Die," RKO-Iladio; "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal. In 1937: "The Plough and the
Stars." "Sea Devils." "The Outcasts of Poker Flat."
RKO-Radio.
FOULGER, BYRON: Actor. In 1937:
the Air." R^piiblic.
'Larceny on
FOUNTAINE, WILLIAM: (See 19.16-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FOUR ETON BOYS, THE: In 1933 appeared In
"Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal.
FOWLER, ALMEDA: Actress, b. Florence. Ala ; t
attended State Normal college, Ala.; h. 5 feet, 6 Inches; w.
133 pounds; auburn hair, hazel eyes; hy. swimming,
dancing, riding, speed motor boating. Ten years on
stage; three seasons with Nora Hayes in "Ladies First"
and "Her Family Tree"; Keith vaudeville with Eddie'
Buzzell; "Stella Dallas," with Mrs. Leslie Carter; two
seasons, "The Cocoanuts" ; four seasons dramatic stock In
leading cities; with Frank Craven's "19th Hole" com-
pany. Entered pictures in 1929. Played Maude Lindsay
in "Party Girl," Tiffany; Lady Bagshott In "A Notorious
Affair." First National. In 1934: "Carolina." Fox.
FOWLER. BRENDA: Actress. b. Los Angeles: h. .5
feet. 7 inches; gray-green eyes and blond hair; e. Los
Angeles High School; m. John Sherman; has one daughter.
Jacqueline, 16; hy. sports. Played with Morosco Stock
Company three years. Went to New York; in "The
Hack." "The Lily." "The Lady." "A Fool There Was,"
"Ghosts," "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." On
Orpheum and Keith circuits four years in acts written and
produced In collaboration with Ethel Clifton. Wrote and
produced 12 other acts. Out of theatre eight years after
marriage, returned in "The Doormat," "Dear Me,"
"Ladies of the Jury," and a sketch with Henry Walthall's
mother. Has done silent pictures with Tom Moore and
Katherine McDonald in Irvin Willat productions and in
old Kalem and Rex days. Appeared in 1934 in "The
World Moves On." "Judge Priest." Fox. In 1936: "The
Case Against Mrs. Ames," Paramount; "Second Wife,"
RKO-Radio.
FOWLER, GENE: Writer, b. Denver. Colo.. March 8,
1890; married; attended Univ. of Colo. Author of three
"best sellers," "Shoe the Wild Jlare," "Trumpet in the
Dust," "Timberline," and "The Great Mouthpiece." The
last-named book was filmed by Warner Brothers. Together
with Adele Rogers St. Johns and Rowland Brown, wrote
Radio's "What Price Hollywood." "States Attorney." In
1932: collaborated "The Roadhouse Murder. ' RKO; "Union
Depot." Paramount. In 1933 collaborated on original
screen play. "The Way to Love." Paramount. In 1934:
co-author of original stage play of "Shoot the Works."
Paramount; collaborated on screen play of "The Mighty
Barnum," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Call of the Wild." UA-20th
Century. In 1936: collaborated on screen play. "Pro-
fessional Soldier," "A Message to Garcia." "Half Angel,"
"It Had to Happen," "White Fang," wrote story which
was basis of "Career Woman." 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: collaborated on screen play "Nancy Steele is Miss-
ing," "Jesse James," 20th Century-Fox. Original story
and screen play "AH Baba Goes to Town" and
"Fandango."
FOWLER, HERMAN: Studio Manager, b. Memphis,
Mo.; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; black hair and hazel eyes; w.
160 pounds; p. Almee Ralph and Elmer Fowler, non-
professionals; m. Ella Fredericks; hy. hunting and golf.
Was scenic artist 11 years ago in various cities of the
United States, including Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City.
San Francisco, Seattle, etc. Owned and managed eight
theatres in the state of Washington. Began making
"slides" for theatres at the close of war, 1918, In Los
Angeles, and shipped over 10.000 slides per month to
Chicago, and other cities. Was a pioneer in making an-
nouncement and advance trailers. Began creating motion
picture advertising in 1920. Started making single reel
sound shorts with own orchestra and vaudeville acts. Man-
ager of Sunset Studios, Ltd., Hollywood.
FOWLER, JACK: Director of advertising and pub-
licity. Fowler Studios, Hollywood, Cal. : b. St. Paul.
Minn., July, 1893; h. 6 feet; dark hair and hazel eyes;
w. 148 pounds; p. Nora C. Bailey and Frank W. Fowler,
non-professionals; m. Grace Mae Neil; hy. golf, reading,
writing, collecting old books and Qshlng. Stage experience
for two seasons, with Players CVib, San Francisco, In
1916 and Bishop Opera Company, Oakland, Cal., 191T;
light operas (stage manager and second comic of stock
company). Screen experience from 1914 to 1916 and from
1922 to 1929; with Keystone Comedies, gags and parts in
1914, also worked with Bosworth, Harold Lloyd, Famous
Players Lasky and Universal. He then became assistant
10 C. B. DeMille, Frank Reicher, E. J. LeSaint for
li'amous Players-Lasky for a year and one-half. Then was
in the Army during 1917-18 and traveled from 1919 to
1922. Returned to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1922 to join the
staff of Hollywood News as motion picture editor and
later assisted in the organization of Los Angeles Illus-
trated Daily News and became motion picture editor and
critic, which position he held for two and one-half years.
Then went to the First National publicity department and
adapted two stories for First National, under the direction
of June Mathis. Went to PDC as publicity man, left
PDC to join MGM publicity department. Was studio host
in charge of previews and entertainment, for three years.
FOWLER, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FOWLER, J. C: (.See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FOWLEY, DOUGLAS: Actor, b. New York City, May
30, 1911; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; dark brown hair and eyes;
w. 163 pounds; e. grammar school and St. Francis
Xavier's Military Academy; hy. sports. Was singer in
Chinese restaurants, copy boy on New York Times, run-
ner in Wall Street, postofBce worker, magazine salesman,
actor, waiter, and professional football player, among other
things. Played with several stock companies, operated
dramatic school for a time, then went to California.
Played bit parts. In 1934 in "I Hate Women." Gold-
smith, then appeared in "Let's Talk It Over.' Universal
(1934). Was signed by Universal, played in "Straight
from the Heart." (1935) "Transient Lady," "Night Life
of the Gods," Universal; "Two for Tonight," Paramount;
"Old Man Rhythm." RKO. In 1936: "Ring Around
the Moon." Chesterfield; "Small Town Girl." MGM; "Big
Brown Eyes." Paramount; "Navy Born," Republic; "Crash
Donovan," U; "Sing, Baby, Sing." "36 Hours to Kill,"
"Fifteen Maiden Lane," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Woman Wise," "On the Avenue," "Time Out for
Romance." 20th Century-Fox.
FOX, ALLAN: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Storm
at Daybreak." MGM. In 1936: "Wedding Present,"
Paramount.
FOX BROTHERS, THE: Singers. In 1936: Educational
short product.
FOX. EARLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FOX, FINIS: Director and Producer, b. Caddo, Okla. ;
h. 6 feet; gray hair and dark eyes; w. 185 pounds; p.
Sally Prlddy and Frank Marion Fox. non-professionals; e.
Arkadelphla Methodist college. Arkadelphia, Ark., Poly-
technic college. Ft. Worth. Texas, and Ft. Worth Uni-
versity; m. Lorls Fox, non-professional; hy. swimming,
boating, fishing, tennis and golf. Seventeen years' screen
activity writing for more than 50 stars — originals and
adaptations. Has also produced and directed several pic-
tures. Among his pictures are "My Son" in 1925; "The
Flame of the Yukon," "The Speeding Venus," "The
Danger Girl" and "Shipwrecked" in 1926: "Resurrection"
In 1927; "Ramona," "Revenge" and "Evangeline" in
1929; talking screen treatment for "Resurrection" In 1930,
directed by Edwin Carewe for Universal.
FOX, FRED: Assistant director. In 1934: "The Af-
fairs of Cellini," "The Mighty Barnum," United Artists-
20th Century. In 1935: "Folies Bergere," "Call of the
Wild." "Metropolitan." 20th Century. In 1936: "Pro-
fessional Soldier," "Sing, Baby, Sing," "Half Angel,"
20th Century-Fox.
FOX, HARRY: Actor, r. n.. Arthur Carringford. b.
Pomona, Cal.; h. 5 feet. 8 Inches: grey eyes and brown
hair turning grey; e. San Francisco; m. Yansci Dolly:
hy. polo, flying, and poker. Grandfather was George L.
Fox. clown in "Humpty-Dumpty." At 15 ran away from
heme and joined small circus. Then had a iob with a
small repertoire company. Appeared in musical comedy
company at the Beividere theatre in San Francisco. Left
California In 1906 and in New York headed burlesque
show with Dave Marion. After three years joined
Millership sisters in vaudeville. Act played on Broadway
for several seasons. Formed stage partnership with
Yansci Dolly, of Dolly Sisters. Then was comedian for
Gaby Deslys in "Stop, Look and Listen." Appeared in
"Beatrice Fairfax," William Randolph "Heart serial. Made
two reelers with Gilbert M. (Bronco Billy) Anderson.
Appeared in "Oh Look;" in Fox's comedies: in "Fifty
Million Frenchmen." in London. Made five short pic-
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tures for Warner Brothers. Completed personal aoDearanoe
tour with Evelyn Brent. Signed Fox contract for wrltlns?
and acting. Appeared In "Love Time" and "365 Nlnht-i
in Hollywood," 1934. Fox. Was aviator In U. S. Navy
in World War.
FOX, JOHN, JR.: Writer. In 1935: novel, "Trail cf
the Lonesome Pine," was filmed by Paramount.
FOX, PAUL HERVEY: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
on "Prince of Diamonds," "Ladles Must Play." "Soldiers
and Women." Columbia. In 1931: collaborated on "Cuban
Love Song." MGM. In 1933: story "Dangerously Tours,"
Fox. In 1934: story "Mandalay," Warner. In 1935:
collaborated on "China Seas," MGM.
FOX, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FOX, SIDNEY: Actress, b. New York City, December
10, 1910; h. 5 feet; hazel eyes and brown hair; w. 94
pounds; m. Charles Beahan; hy. filling in questionnaires.
Entered pictures In December, 1931. Among her pic-
tures: "Bad Sister," "Six Cylinder Love," "Strictly Dis-
honorable," "Nice Women," "Murders in the Bue
Morgue," (1932) Universal; (1932) "Afraid to Talk,"
("Merry-Go-Round"), "Once in a Lifetime," all Uni-
versal: "Mouthpiece," Warner. In 1933: "Don Quixote,"
British-U.A. In 1934: "Down to Their Last Yacht."
Radio: "Midnight," Universal. In 1935: "School for
Girls," Liberty.
FOX, WALLACE W.: Director. Born Purcell, Indian
Territory, Okla. ; e. West Texas Military Academy. San
Antonio. Started in picture business at Solax Studio,
Fort Lee. N. J., at close of War in property department.
Became assistant director, cutter and production manager.
Directed silent westerns for F.B.O., 1928-29; two-reel
comedies for Pathe 1930-31; Independent features 1932.
Unit production manager at RKO 1933-34. Directed for
RKO 1935-36-37. Recent pictures, "Yellow Dust" and
"Racing Lady."
FOX, WILLIAM: b. Tulchva, Hungary, Jan. 1, 1879;
p. Michael and Anna (Freid) Fox; brought to U. S.
in infancy; e. public schools. New York City. Entered
picture business in 1904 as theatre manager (pennj
arcade), then leased two New York City theatres; Hi
years ago entered business as distributor, organizing the
Greater New York Film Rental Company, specializing In
two-reel subjects; organized the Box OlBce Attractions
Company for purpose of producing own pictures; coHtinued
as a distributor of films by other producers and extended
his theatre holdings. Organized Fox Film Corp., absorb-
ing Box Office Attractions. Under his administration
Fox expanded Into a major producing, distributing anrf
exhibiting organization. In 1929 he purchased controlling
interest in Loew'a Inc., which carried with it control of
MGM as well. By another deal in that year. Fox pur-
chased 45% interest in Gaumont-British, the most im-
portant producing, distributing, exhibiting company in
Great Britain. In 1930 with the collapse of the stock
niarltet in the fall of the preceding year, he became
Involved In a long-drawn out struggle for control of Fox
Film and Fox Theatres, eventually selling control of both
companies to Harley L. Clarke, Chicago public utility
magnate. Since has been inactive in the industry, but
maintaining contact through American Tri-Ergon Corp.,
a holding company for sound patents.
FOX, WILLIAM: Publicity manager. Paramount Pic-
tures; b. Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec. 19, 18S5: e. uni-
versity student; married. Was newspaperman. La Prensa
and El Hogar. Entered Paramount Film Company in
1929 in various capacities, now publicity manager of organ-
ization covering Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay.
FOX, WILLIAM: Sound. In 1936: "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames," "Fatal Lady," "Mind Your Own Business,"
Paramount.
FOX AND WALTERS: In 1935: appeared in "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
FOXE, EARLE: Actor, b. Oxford, Ohio. December 25,
1891; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; blue eyes and dark brown hair:
w. 198 pounds; e. Ohli State University. Specialized
.'n mechanical engineering; m. has one son, Chester Earle,
12; hy. golf, shooting, boxing. Has lived in New York.
Los Angeles. Experience on stage. Entered pictures
in New York with Kalem. Pictures Include "Panthea,"
"Ashes of Embers," Larry Harmon in "New Year's Eve,"
"Through Different Eyes," "Black Magic," "Blindfold,"
"Four Sons," "Fugitives." "The Ghost Talks" (1929),
"Good Intentions" (1930), Fox. In 1933: "A Bedtime
Story," Paramount; "Arizona to Broadway." Fox. In
1934: "Bedside," Warner. In 1936: "The Golden Arrow,"
FN; "Mary of Scotland," BKO-Radio. In 1937: "Crack-
tJp," 20th Century-Pox; "We're on the Jury," BKO-
Radio; "Murder Goes to College," Paramount.
FOY, BRYAN: Director and producer, b. Chicago, 111.,
December 8. 1896; e. De La Salle Institute and Peddle;
by. golf, yachting, water sports. Wrote song "Mr. Gal-
lagher and Mr. Shean" ; entered pictures in 1920: directed
"The Home Towners," "Lights of New York." both
Warner. "Across the Border," "The Swellhead," "Queen
of the Night Clubs," "The Gorilla," First National. In
1934: produced and distributed "Tomorrow's Children." In
1935: supervised "I Live for Love," "Moonlight on the
Prairie," Warner. In 1936: supervisor, "The Widow from
Monte Carlo," "Man Hunt," "Treachery Rides the
Range," Warner; "Brides Are Like That," FN; "Times
Square Playboy," "Murder By An Aristocrat." "The
Law In Her Hands," "The Big Noise," "Jail Break,"
"Two Against the World," "The Case of the Velvet
Claws," "Bengal Tiger," "Down the Stretch," WB; as-
sociate producer "Smart BlQnde," WB. In 1937: as-
socate producer "Penrod and Sam," "Melody For Two."
"Don't Pull Your Punches," "Her Husband's Secretary."
"White Bondage," WB.
FOY, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Down the Stretch."
"Hot Money," "Polo Joe," "Fugitive In the Sky," "Here
Comes Carter," WB. In 1937: "Melody For Two."
"Midnight Court." WB.
FOY, EDDIE, JR.: Actor. Has appeared In "Leather-
necking" (1930), Radio Pictures; "The Queen of the
Nightclubs," Warner Bros.; No. 1012-13, "The Heart
Breaker," and No. 2575-76, "The Swell Head," Vltaphone
shorts. In 1933: "Myrt and Marge," Universal: "Broad-
way Through A Keyhole," United Artists. In 1935: Uni-
versal short product.
FOY FAMILY, THE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FOY, FLORA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FOY, MARY: Actress. Appeared in 1929 In "The Lariat
Kid"; in 1930 In "Embarrassing Moments," UnlTersBl;
"Dumbbells in Ermine," Warner Bros.; "Mind Your
Business." Pathe. Melody Comedies. In 1933: "Strange
People." Chesterfield. In 1934: "Once to Every Woman,"
"White Lies," Columbia; "No Ransom." Liberty. In 1935:
"Love in Bloom." Paramount; "Little Big Shot," Warner.
FRAGEY, MARGOT: RKO talent and story scout, in
England and on the Continent, b. Paris; e. private
schools, Europe and America. Was with Pathe Exchange
for seven years and Paramount for three years in foreign
departments, and in charge of RKO Studios, foreign
department, for 3 years.
FRALICK, FREDDIE: Owner. Freddie Fralick Agency,
b. Detroit. Mich., June 4, 1888; p. non-professional: e.
grammar school, private tuition; married. Started In
theatre at age of ten. Repertoire, stock and production
companies. Clarnivals and vaudeville as performer. Joined
Biograph in 1912. Appeared in films until 1917. With
Ince Studio as casting director. Joined Willis and
Englis Agency. Established Freddie Fralick Agency, 1923.
FRANCE, ALEXIS: Actress. In 1935: "Loma Doone."
ATP. In 1936: "Head Office." Warner.
FRANCE. C. v.: Actor. In 1930: appeared in "Skin
Game," BIP. In 1931: "These Charming People," Para-
mount; "Black Coffee," Twickenham; "A Night Like
This," B & D. In 1934: "Chu Chin Chow," "Gains-
borough; "Lord Edgware Dies." Twickenham. In 1935:
"Scrooge," Twickenham; "Tudor Rose," Gainsborough.
In 1936: "Broken Blossoms," Twickenham; "Crime over
London," Criterion.
FRANCEN. VICTOR: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANCES, DIXIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANCEY, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANCIS, IRENE: Head of Paramount Reading De-
partment, b. Boston, Mass. ; e. Los Angeles and attended
University of California.
FRANCIS, JAMES E.: Western Division Manager.
Hollywood operations, RCA Manufacturing Co. Pioneer
radio and sound motion picture engineer and administra-
tive executive. For several years manager of RCA Photo-
phone service. Appointed manager. RCA Photophone
department in 1934. Appointed manager, Hollywood oper-
ations in 1935, Appointed Western Division manager, 1936.
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FRANCIS. KAY:. Actress, r. n. Katherlne Gibbs; b.
Oklahoma City. Jan. 13, 1905; h. 5 feet, 5; brown hair
and eyes; w. 112 pounds; p. Katharine Clinton; prof.; e. in
coHTents Holy Angels of Fort Lee. N. J., Notre Dame of
Boxbury, Mass., and Holy Child Jesus, New York City,
Miss Fuller's private school, Ossining, and the Cathe-
dral school. Garden City; on stage; Appeared In "The
Marriage Playground" (1929). "Paramount on Parade"
(1930), "The niusion" (1929), "The Street of Chance"
(1930), Paramount; "A Notorious Affair" (1930), First
National; "Raffles" (1930), United Artists; "Let's Go
Native" (1930), Paramount; "For the Defense," Para-
mount; "Virtuous Sin," Paramount; "Passion Flower."
MGM; "Scandal Sheet," Paramount; "Ladies' Man."
Paramount; "Vice Squad." Paramount; "Transgression."
Radio; "Guilty Hands," MGM; "24 Hours." Para-
mount; "Girls About Town," Paramount; "False Ma-
lonna," "House of Scandal," "Strangers In Love," all
Paramount; (1932) "Man Wanted," "Jewel Robbery."
"Street of Women," "One Way Passage," all Warner;
"Trouble In Paradise," Paramount; "Cynara," United
Artists; "One Way Passage," Columbia; (1933) "The
Keyhole," "Mary Stevens, M.D.," "The House on 56th
Street," Warner; "Storm at Daybreak," MGM; "I Loved
A Woman." F.N. 1934: "Mandalay," "Wonder Bar."
"Dr. Monica." "British Aeent," First National. In 193.'i:
"Living on Velvet." FN; "Goose and the Gander,"
".Stranded." "I Found Stella Parish," Warner. In 19:;ii:
"The White Angel." FN; "Give Me Your Heart." "Stolen
Holiday," "Another Dawn." "One Hour of Romance."
Warner.
FRANCIS, MARY:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FRANCIS, NOEL: Actress, b. Temple, Texas; h. 5 feet
5 Inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 115 pounds; p.
Maud Francis, non-professional; e. Forest Avenue high
school, Dallas, Texas; Southern Methodist University, and
Columbia; hy. clothes. Stage experience. Appeared In
the following pictures: "Movietone Follies of 1930,"
"Rough Romance" (1930). Fox; "Turkey for Two." Pathe;
in 1933: "Hold Me Tight," Fox; "Bureau of Missing
Persons," Warner; "The Important Witness," Tower:
"Only Yesterday." Universal; "Son of a Sailor," First
National. In 1934: "Good Dame," Paramount: "The
Line-Up," Columbia: "The Loud Speaker." Monogram'
"What's Your Racket," Mayfair. In 1935: "The White
Cockatoo," Warner: "Stone of Silver Creek," Universal;
"Mutiny Ahead," Majestic.
FRANCIS, OLIN: Actor, b. Mooreville, Miss., Sept-
ember 13, 1892; h. 6 feet 2 inches; gray eyes and black
hair; w. 225 pounds; e. Tupelo, Miss., high school.
University of Mississippi: specialized in engineering.
Pictures Include: "Win That Girl." Fox; "Kid Brother."
"Sea Beast." "Fighting Devil." "Devil's Trademark."
"Stormy Waters," "Free Lips." "Kismet" and "Adios."
First National; "Homicide Squad." Universal; "Lariat
and Sixshooters." Harnes Prod.; "Tex Takes a Holiday,"
Pioneer Prod.; "Suicide Fleet." and "A Woman Com-
mands." Pathe; "A 45 Calibre Echo." Harnes Prod.;
"The Drifter," Kent. In 1935: "Hard Rock Harrigan,"
Fox. In 1936: "I Conquer the Sea." Academy; "O'Mallev
of the Mounted." 20th Century-Fox.
FRANCIS. OWEN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
<;creen play and wrote story "The Magnificent Brute," U.
FRANCIS, SARA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FRANCIS.
Almanac )
FRANCIS, WILMA: Actress. In 1936: "And Sudden
Death," "Lady Be Careful." "Hideaway Girl." Para-
mount.
FRANCISCO. BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANCK. JACQUES: Cinema Edouard VII. Paris; b.
Paris, France. March 10, 1899; p. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse
Franck; e. College Chaptal. Paris. Owner, Cinema Edouard
VII since father's death.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
FRANCKE, PETER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANCY, NEDDA: Actress, r. n. Nedda Francalanci ;
b. Buenos Aires, B. A.. Argentina, Nov. 29. 1912: blond
hair and green eyes; p. non -professionals; e. languages,
painting, dancing, music, sports; chief hobby, flowers.
Started in theatre in 1932. Films include "La via de
oro." 1931: "El linyera." 1933; "Monte Criollo," Argen-
tina Sono Film. 1935. "Una Portena Optimista," AAA.
1937,
FRANEY, WILLIAM: Actor. Screen work with Western
Productions. Metro, Universal, series of comedies for
O'Connor Productions, Aywon, Goldstone, Fox, Asso-
ciated Exhibitors, Columbia, Blschoff, Ginsberg, FBO,
Hayart, First National, Pathe. Sterling. Pictures in-
clude "The Royal American," "The Racing Fool, Ray-
art; "Out All Night," Universal; "Aflame In the Sky,
FBO; "She's a Sheik." and many others. In 1934:
"No More Women." Paramount.
FRANK. BRUNO: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation. "Heart's Desire," BIP. In 1936: story "Sut-
ler'.s Gold." U.
FRANK, CHRISTIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANK, FRED: Assistant director. In 1936: "My
Man Godfrey." U.
FRANK, JACOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANK. JAMES Jr.: Assistant Sales Manager. Inter-
national Projector Corp., New York City. b. New York
City Oct 25. 1907; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. James
Frank; e. Sheflfleld Scientific School of Yale University,
Class of 1928. With Service Division for one and one
half years and sales division for two years. RCA Plioto-
phone. Inc., New York City. With Pliotoplione sales
division for three years of RCA Victor Co.. Inc.. Cam-
den. N. J. With Photophone Sales Division, three years,
RCA Mfg. Co., Camden, N. J. Secretary, SMPE Con-
vention, Membership and subscription committees.
FRANK. JERRY: Actor. In 1935 appeared In "The
Lost City," Regal Pictures.
FRANK, M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FRANK. PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FRANK. ZOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FRANKAU, RONALD: Actor, b. Feb. 1894; h. 5 ft. 10;
siray eyes; hy, writing, music. Actor, producer and man-
ager. Entered musical comedy before the war; formed
nun cabaret show which ran for several years. Did
broadcasting. Made debut in British films in 1931 ; toured
South Africa 3 times; returned from last tour early m
1932 Flms include: "The Skin Game," BIP; "Potiphar's
Wife" FN-British; "Let's Love and Laugh," BIP; "The
Calendar." Gainsborough-British Lion; "The Other Mrs.
Phipps " FN-British; "Radio Parade." (1935), and 21
other shorts. "On With the Show," "International Revue,"
"Talking Hands."
FRANKE. EMIL R.: Tlieatre manager; b. Milwaukee.
Wis., Aug. 5. 1904; p. Moritz and Emily Franke ; e.
three years of college ; married. Studied law. Assistant
manager Palace-Orpheum, Milwaukee. 1923-1927; man-
aged individually, seven Universal Theatres. Milwaukee.
1927-1930; manager RKO 7th St.. Minneapolis, seven
weeks, then manager of Hennepin -Orplieum, Minneapolis,
1930-1933. Transferred to RKO city manager, St. Louis.
Joined Mort H. Singer Theatres at Cedar Rapids. Iowa,
and was transferred back to Minneapolis August 12. 1933.
Transferred to RKO Orpheum. Des Moines. Iowa, Novem-
ber, 1935.
FRANKE. INGEBORG: Actress. In 1936: "Per
Kampf," Amkino.
FRANKEL. BEN: Managing theatrical and dramatic
editor. The. Daily Courier, Orange, N. J. b. New York.
Oct. 5, IfllO; p. Henn' Frankel; e. East Orange Higli
Scliool and Univ. of Michigan. Was with Newark Ledger.
Joined Dally Courier.
FRANKEL, DANIEL: Sales Manager, Pathe Film
Corporation: b. New York City. August 21, 1903: e.
Universities of Berlin, Germany. and Michigan;
married. General manager Films Erka, Paris. 1925-
1930. Ran Theatre des Champs Elysees. 1928-1929 with
E. M. Fadman. Produced two French pictures. Returned
to New York and joined Pathe in 1930, ran Foreign
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Department from 1931; liquidated foreign business; re-
turned to New York in 1932 and organized distribution
Pathe reissues throughout the United States. Developed
16 mm. distribution throughout world. Assisted in pic-
ture finance. In charge of Pathe Film Corporation sales.
FRANKEL, FANCHON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
FRANKEL, IRVING I.: Executive, b. Pittsburgh.
Pa., Sept. 5, 1896; married; e. graduated from University
of Pittsburgh; Pi Lambda Phi fraternity. Joined U. S.
Army during world war; after leaving the service entered
selling organization of Paramount; later joined selling
force of FBO; resigned to become mlddlewest sales man-
ager for American Can Co. (Beautebox Department), In-
troducing process color on metal and using heads o(
motion picture stars for covers of metal containers. Was
manager. Capitol Theatre, New Castle, Pa. Was vice-
president and genera: manager. United Theatre Advertisers.
FRANKEN, ROSE: Writer. Author of play, "Another
Language." sheened in 1933 by MGM. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play "Elinor Norton," Fox. In 103.';:
collaborated on screen play. "Alias Mary Dow," "Storm
Over the Andes," Universal: collabjjratcd on "Dante's
Inferno," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on "Next Time
W'c Love." U; collaborated on screen play "Beloved
Enemy," UA.
FRANKISS, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. )
FRANKLE, A^E: President and Manager. Biverview
.\musement Co.. which he organized in 191.5. Opened
Casino Theatre, Des Moines, with A. H. Blank In 1912
Later was associated with A. H. Blank in the Des
Moines Theatre Co. Severed connections with Blank and
took over the Casino Theatre, which he still owns.
FRANKLIN, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
FRANKLIN, CHESTER M.: Director, b. San Fran-
cisco. Sept. 1. 1890; e. San Francisco. Began his picture
career with Keystone, directing later for Majestic, Fine
Arts, Fox, Realart. Paramount, Metro, First-National:
made several pictures for Norma Talmadge; returned to
MGM: in 1928 joined Ward Lascelle as co-producer for
the independtnt market. In 1932: "The Iron Master "
"The Stoker," "A Parisian Romance," "File No. 113."
Allied; "Vanity Fair," Hollywood Exchange. Directed
his own stories for many years: 193.5, directed "Sequoia "
MGM. In 1936: "Tough Guy," MGM.
FRANKLIN. DAVE: In 1935: collaborated on music
and lyrics, "Bar 20 Rides Again," Paramount.
FRANKLIN, DWLGHT: Costume designer. In 1936-
collaborated on costumes "The Plainsman." Paramount.
FRANKLIN, EDGAR: Writer. In 1933: "The Working
Man. • Warner. In 193fi: story. "The Working Man,"
hln.ed as "Everybody's Old Man," 20th Century-Fox.
FRANKLIN, GEORGE CORY: Writer. In 1935: story
"Trigger Tom," Reliable.
FRANKLIN, HAROLD B. : Producer and Theatre Ex-
ecutive, b. N. Y. C. April 4. 1889; black hair and
hrown eyes; p. Tillie Waldraan and Samuel Franklin non-
professionals; e. College of the City of New York; m. 4nna
May White, non-professional; hy. golf and his work. Has
been operating theatres since 1914. Was vice-president of
Publix Theatres, then, president of Fox West Coast
Theatres — and next president of Hughes Franklin Thea-
tres. He has written two books: "Motion Picture Thea-
tre Management" and "Sound Motion Pictures " Re-
signed from Hughes-Franklin Theatres. Became executive
In advisory capacity at RKO, then president of KAO and
RKO circuit. Resigned in 1933. Formed Frankwyn
Prod, with Edgar Selwyn to produce stage plays. Became
president of Standard Theatres. Inc. In 193.5 joined
Columhi.T production staff. Resigned.
FRANKLIN, H. W.: Secretary, British Lion Film Cor-
poration. Ltd.. London, b. London. England. Oct. 28. 1888-
c. Owen's School. Articled to chartered accountants ami
worked with several well known firms; started his own
practice in May, 1917. Auditor or secretary to many film
companies commencing with RutTell's Imperial Pictures and
RufTell's Exclusives.
FRANKLIN, IRENE: Actress, b. St. Louis, Mo. The
•iongs she sings on the stage and radio are practically all
her own compositions. Travelled with vaudeville team.
On stage In "Sweet Adeline," "Star Dust" and others.
Appeared in Vltaphone No. 2705. In 1934 In the Fo.x
film. "Change of Heart." "A Very Honorable Guy,"
"Registered Nurse," First National; "The Women in
His Life," "Lazy River." MGM; "The President Van-
ishes." Paramount; "Strictly Dynamite," "Down to Their
Last Yacht." Radio: "Change of Heart," Fox. In 1935:
"Death Plies East," Columbia. In 1937: "Along Came
I>ove," Paramount.
FRANKLIN, MARTHA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANKLIN, PAUL: Writer. In 1937: prepared adapta-
tion "Secret Valley," 20th Century-Fox; wrote screen play
"Trouble in Morocco," Columbia.
FRANKLIN, SIDNEY: Director, b. San Francisco,
Cal., h. 5 feet 6 Inches; dark brown hair and brown eyes;
w, 130 pounds; p. Mildred and Col. Franklin, non-pro-
fessionals; e. San Francisco public schools; hy. golf.
Among the notable earlier films he directed are: "Bev-
erly of Graustark," "Duchess of Buffalo," "The Actress,"
"Quality Street," "Wild Orchids," "Last of Mrs.
Cheyney" and "Devil May Care." Signed contract with
MGM. Made "Lady of Scandal" and "A Lady's Morals"
(Jenny Lind), "Smllin' Through," "The Guardsman,"
"Private Lives." In 1933: "Reunion in Vienna." In
1934: "The Barretts of Wimpole Street," MGM. In
1935: "The Dark Angel," UA. In 1937: "The Good
Earth," MGM.
FRANKLIN, WENDELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANKLIN, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRANZ, GERTRUDE M.: Social editor and reporter,
Observer-Dispatch, Utica, N. Y. b. Utlca, Jan. 14,
1915: p. ]'Iary A. Neyenhouse Franz and late Louis W.
Franz; e. Utica Free Academy and St. Mary's. Reporter
and social editor on Observer-Dispatch.
FRANZ, JOEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FRANZ, JOSEPH J.: Actor and Director, b. Utlca,
N. Y., 1883; e. Christian Brothers Academy. Stage
career; actor and director with Elsie De 'Tourney in
Shakespearean plays; screen work with Jesse Hampton,
Metro, Associated Exhibitors, Fox, Goldstone, Elfett,
Rayart, Universal, and In Paramount's "Easy Come, Easy
Go." In 1934: "Good Dames," Paramount.
FRANZI: Art director. In 1936: "II Grande Apello"
(The Great Call), UA.
FRAPIE, LEON: Author. In 1933: novel, "La Mater-
nelle," filmed, John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
FRASER, ALEX: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "The
Good Companions," Gaumont-British. In 1934: "The
Great Defender," BIP.
FRASER, BRUCE C: Motion Picture Editor. Ottawa
Citizen, Ottawa. Canada, b. Ottawa. December 29, 1904;
p. Canadian: e. college: married and has one child.
Canadian banking system, newspaper reporting, advertising
and writing.
FRASER, HARRY: Director and writer. Directed
Charles Ray, made eight Westerns for independent com-
panies; directed short subjects in New York; went to the
Coast to write and direct the Collegian series; four years
with Universal; wrote several of Reginald Denny's most
successful vehicles and two scripts for the Leather Pusher
series; signed with RKO in 1930 to write and direct two-
reel comedies; among his recent pictures are "Bare
Knees," with Daphne Pollard, and "Open House," Nat
Carr; collaborated on "Wings of Adventure," "ilontaiia
Kid," "Land of Wanted Men," "From Broadway to
Cheyenne." In 1932 wrote and directed "The Reckoning,"
"Oklahoma Jim," "Ghost City," "Honor of the Mounted."
"Mason of the Mounted," "Law of the North," "Texas
Pioneers." Monogram. In 1933: "The Fighting Parson."
Allied: "The Diamond Trail," "Rainbow Ranch," "The
Fugitive," Monogram; "Savage Girl," Freuler. In 1934:
directed "Ra.ndy Rides Alone," "Fighting Through,"
" 'Neath Arizona Skies," Monogram. In 1935: "Rustler's
Paradise," Ajax; "Fighting Pioneers." Resolute; "Wagon
Trail." Ajax. In 1936: "Pecos Kid," Ajax; "Riding
Avenger," GN; "Romance Rides the Range," Spectrum.
FRASER, PHYLLIS: Actress, r. n. Helen Nichols;
b. Kansas City 20 years ago; c. Classen High School,
Oklahoma City. Entered motion pictures through her aunt.
Mrs. Leia Rogers, mother of "Ginger" Rogers. Appeared
in "The Big Shot" in 1932 and in "Lucky Devils, "Little
Men." and short comedies. "The Age of Consent" In 1933.
Under contract to RKO. In 1935: "Fighting Youth."
TTniversal. In 1936: "Every Saturday Night," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "The Harvester," Republic.
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FRASER. ROBERT: Actoi b. Worcester. M««».: h. 5
feet 11% inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 168
pounds; p. Mary Brown and John Frazer, non -pro-
fessionals; e. Boston high school and a special course in
college; m. Mildred Bright, professional; hy. machinery,
radio and inventions. Stage experience includes such
productions as "Ben Hur," "The Wanderer," "The
Mirage" and "Seremoda." On screen in "Women Who
Give," "Splendid Road," "Keeper of the Bees," "Out of
the Ruins," "Men," "The Charmer" and "The Little
Snob." In (1929) "Sioux Blood," MGM; "Careers,"
First National; "The Dralce Case," Universal. In 1933:
"The Fighting Parson," Allied. In 1934: "Found Alive,"
Ideal Pictures.
FRASER, WILLIAM R.: Secretary and general man-
ager of Harold Lloyd Corporation; b. Central City, Col.,
December 13, 1879: p. Sarah Elizabeth Smith and
James Fraser, who settled In the covered wagon days
in Gilpin County, Col., in 1859; e. Leland Stanford.
Jr., and Cornell universities; m. Olivet Jane Nelson of
El Paso, Texas, May 8, 1920. First business position
was with American Smelting and Refining Company
with whom he remained four years; later passed the
examinations for the United States Forest Service, re-
maining with the department 15 years, having worked
his way through the ranks from clerk to forest super-
visor. Left the Forest Service to Join Harold Lloyd,
organizing the Lloyd corporation in 1922 and becoming
secretary and general manager. In addition to his
position with the Lloyd corporation he is a director of
the California Trust, Los Angeles; California Bank,
Beverly Hills; American Green Cross; Association of
Motion Picture Producers; Hollywood Athletic Club; Hol-
lywood: and director of Central Casting Corporation. Is a
member of Lakeside Golf Club and the Masquers, also of
the A. F. & A. M.
FRASHER. MARTHA: Dramatic Editor. Beaumont
Journal. Beaumont. Texas: b. Jackson, Tenn.. Oct. 31. 1904.
FRAWLEY, T. DANIEL: Special Broadcasting, Na-
tional Broadcasting Company; b. Washington, D. C,
Nov. 8, 1876: married; e. grammar school. Actor and
director. Metropolitan director. Deceased.
FRAWLEY, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Burlington, Iowa,
February 26, 1893. On stage in vaudeville and also
appeared in musicals "The Gingham Girl," "Sons O'
Guns," and others. On screen: "Turkey for Two" (1929),
Pathe-Checker Comedies, first series; "Fancy That" (1929),
Pathe-Folly Comedies. In 1933: "Moonlight and Pretzels,"
Universal; "Hell and High Water," Paramount; In 1934:
"Miss Fnne's Baby Is Stolen," "Bolero." "The Wltohin?
Hour." "Shoot the Works," "Here Is My Heart." "The
Lemon Drop Kid," "Car 99," Paramount; "The Crime
Doctor," RKO. In 1935: "Hold 'Em Tale." "College
Scandal," "Ship Cafe." Paramount and "Alibi Ike,"
Warner; "Welcome Home," Pox; "Harmony Lane," Mas-
cot. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink." UA : "Desire," "The
Princess Comes Across," "F Man," "Three Cheers for
Love," "Three Married Men," "The General Died at
Dawn," "Rose Bowl," Paramount.
FRAY, JACQUES: b. Paris, Feb. 17, 1903; h. 6 ft.:
chestnut hair and blue eyes ; e. Corbonne Univ. Was
pianist-composer and orchestra leader. In 1934: "Kid
Millions," Universal.
FRAYNE, JOHN G.: Consulting Engineer, Electrical
Research Products, Inc. ; b. Wexford, Ireland, .July 8,
1894; married; e. Mount ,Toy School, Dublin, Ireland',
Trinity College, Dublin; University of Minnesota. Ph.D.
University professor of physics. Consulting engineer.
In charge of sound on film and sound on disc recording.
Electrical Research Products, Inc.. since 1929. Fellow
Society of Motion Picture Engineers. Chairman of
Progress Committee of S. M. P. E., 1932-33-34-35-36.
Fellow, American Physical Society.
FRAZER, BERTRAND: Actor. In 1935: "Sanders of
the River," London Films.
FRAZER, ROBERT: In 1933 appeared in "Notorious
But Nice," Chesterfield. In 1935: "The World Accuses,"
"Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "Public Opinion,"
Invincible. In 1936: "The Rest Cure." Regal Prod.; "It
Couldn't Have Happened," "Easy Money," Invincible.
FREDA & PALACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FREDDI, GR. UFF. LUIGI: General director for
cinematography at office of undersecretary of state for
press and propaganda, Italy; b. Milan. Italy. June 12.
1895; e. school until 13. then studied alone. Follower of
Marlnetti. Arrested in 1914 for agitation against
Austria. With newspaper Popolo d'ltalla from its incep-
tion. In War for Its duration and won medal. Par-
ticipated in actions in Cirenaica; in first Fascist Rally li
1919, and was Imprisoned for five months after Lodi con-
flict At Fiume in 1920. Created Young Vanguards In
Milan, as general secretary. Entered Executive Commis-
sion of the Fascist Party and was called by Mussolini to
collaborate on newspaper Popolo d'ltalia. with column.
"Target Shooting." Took part in March on Rome.
Head of party press office. In 1927 federal vice-president
of Fascists abroad. In 1928 directed paper II Piccolo of
San Paolo, Brazil. Returned to Italy after destruction
of paper by local exiles, directed Tourist Magazine. Italie
Voyages. Followed the two transatlantic flights of Gen-
eral Italo Balbo. Head of historical office of Exhibition
of the Revolution, and collected and organized all docu-
mentary material. Wrote book on the Exhibition. Since
Sept. 12, 1934, has been In present position. Is consul
for the Voluntary Militia for National Security.
FREDERICH-FRIEDMAN, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.)
(See 1936-3T Mo-
FREDERICK, FREDDIE BURKE:
tion Picture Almanac.)
FREDERICK, PAULINE: Actress, r. n. Pauline Lib-
bey, b. Boston, Mass., Au.gust 12, 1885; m. Colonel Joseph
A. Marmon ; stage exeperlence began in "Rogers Brothers
in Hanard" under the management of Ben Teal. This was
her only venture into musical comedy, it being one of the
early extravaganzas. Also In the following stage dramas:
"Joseph and His Brothers," "Innocent," "Samson" and
"When Knights Were Bold." On the screen in "ZaZa."
"Madame X," "La Tosca," "Fedora," •"Bella Donna,"
"Mrs. Dane," "Slave of Vanity," "The Lure of Jade,"
"Paid in Full," "Resurrection" and "The Eternal City."
As Warner Brothers star, has appeared in several all-
talking Vltaphone productions, "On Trial," "Evidence"
and "The Sacred Flame": (1932) "Sel-Defense," Mono-
gram. In 1934: "Social Register," Columbia. In 1935:
"My Marriage." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Ramona,"
20th Century-Fox.
FREDERICKS, CHESTER: Dancer, actor. In 1936:
appeared in Warner short product.
FREDMAN, ERIC S.: Sales manager, Herbert Wilcox
Productions, London. Son of Ernest W. Fredman, man-
aging editor of Daily Film Renter. Assistant to general
sales manager United Artists, London, seven years. Ap-
pointed to present post in April, 1937.
FREED, ARTHUR: Song writer. In 1933: With
Naclo Herb Brown, "Hold Tour Man," "Stage Mother."
"Going Hollywood," MGM. In 1934: collaborated on
music and lyrics for "Sadie McKee," MGM. In 1935:
lyrics, "Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM; lyrics of
"Alone," in "A Night at the Opera," MGM. In 1936:
additional lyrics "San Francisco," "The Devil Is a
Sissy," "After the Thin Man." MGM.
FREED, RALPH: Songwriter. b. Vancouver, B. C,
May 1, 1910; m. Grace Saxon; hy. collecting newspaper
headlines. Started writing at 20. First song "Chances
Are." 1930. Wrote lyrics for "Little Dutch Mill," "I'm
Satisfied." "Tankee Doodle Never Went to Town," "Tou
Saved My Life," "Don't Count Tour Kisses." In
1936: collaborated with Burton Lane and was placed
under contract to Paramount. "Hideaway Girl," "College
Holiday," "Swing High, Swing Low," "Champagne
Waltz."
FREEDMAN, SAMUEL: Supervisor, Universal Pic-
tures Corporation; b. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 7, 1883;
p. Sallle and Joseph Freedman; e. elementary schools
and University of Cincinnati ; m. Mary Jacobs ; has two
sons and two daughters. Owner and general manager
of Fine Arts Studios, Inc. Sold the studios to TIBfany
Productions and Joined the stafT of Universal.
FREEDMAN. SAMUEL: Writer, b. Peabody, Mass..
Oct. 8. 1906; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. late Rev. Max Freedman and
Marie; e. grammar, high school, two years university; m.
Laura K, Johnson; hy. polo, fishing, hiking, boating,
marksmanship. Began newspaper career as police re-
porter, Denver Post; then subsequently was reporter,
copyreader. news editor and editor on various newspapern.
Including San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco, CaL
Associated Press, Pittsburgh Post, Wichita Eagle, Great
Falls Tribune. Evansvllle Courier-Journal and Los Angeles
Evening Express. Traveled and wrote for newspapers In
South America and in Europe. Joined staff of Holly-
wood Herald, Jan. 5, 1932. Resigned, March. 1933.
FREELAND, THORNTON: Director, b. Hope, N. D.,
February 10, 1898; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; light brown wavy
hair and blue eyes ; m. ; hy. yachting, tennis, golf and
fishing. Joined the Vltagraph Company. Became assistant
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cameraman, second cameraman, cutter, assistant director
and production manager, in turn. Served as assistant to
sucli masters of the cinema as D. \V. Griffith, Roland West,
Frank Lloyd and Ernst Lubitsch. In 1929 he was made a
director at United Artists and directed "Three Live
Ghosts," "Be Yourself," "Whoopee," "Six Cylinder
Love," "The Secret Witness," "The Unexpected Father"
and "Love Aflfalr." In 1932: "Week-End Marriage."
"Terror By Night." "They Call It Sin," First National.
In 1933: "Flying Down to Kio." Radio. In 1934: 'George
White's Scandals," Fox. In 1935: "Brewster's Millions. "
United Artists. In 1936: "The Amateur Gentleman,"
"Accused," "Jericho," U_A.
FREEMAN, N. BERNARD: Managing director. Met-
ro-Goldvvyn-Mayer, Ltd.. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Thea-
tres, Ltd.; Australia, b. Sydney, N. S. W., Sept. 1.
1896; e. public schools, then Xavler College, Melbourne,
Victoria; married. Associated with soft goods business,
then joined A. I. F. Entered motion picture business witli
Paramount in New York and Albany in January. 1921),
until June. 1922, tlien continued with Paramount In
Australia as assistant general sales manager until 1924.
In 1925 joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. and opened its
offices throughout Australia and New Zealand.
FREEMAN, CHARLES A. S.: Motion picture editor.
Olean Herald, Clean, N. Y. : b. New York City. N. Y..
May 5. 1890: p. Samuel J. and Martha G. Freeman;
e. New York City public schools, high school, Wesleyan
Academy, Centenary Collegiate Institute, Wesleyan Uni-
versity; m. Ima Dell Herdman; has three children. News-
paper writer and editor for 25 years.
FREEMAN. EVERETT: Author. Writer of Action,
chiefly magazine stories. In 1935: film, "A Thousand Dol-
lars a Minute" (Republic), based on short story.
FREEMAN, HELEN: Actress, b. St. Louis, Mo.
Stage experience in "Jack Straw." "Mid Channel," "The
Great Way," "Fashion" and revivals of several Gilbert
and Sullivan operettas. Appeared In "Abraham Lincoln"
(1930), United Artists. In 1933: "Song of Songs,"
"The Right to Romance," Radio; "Hold Your Man,"
MGM; "Doctor Bull." Fox; "Fog, ' Columbia. In lyjl:
"Fashions of 1934." First National; "Nana," United
Artists. In 1935: "Doubting Thomas," Fox.
FREEMAN, LEE: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"The Gentleman from Louisiana," Republic.
FREEMAN, MAURICE: Actor. In 1937: "Strangers on
Honeymoon." GB.
FREEMAN. Y. FRANK: Vice-president. Paramount Pic-
tures Inc. in charge of theatre operations, b. Greenville, Ga..
Dec. 14. 1890; p. Mary B. Freeman; e. graduate electrical
ei-gineer, Georgia School of Technology. Atlanta; married.
With S. A, Lynch Enterprises from 1916 to 1923. When
interest sold out to Paramount, remained with Lynch Enter-
prises until January, 1933. Joined Paramount, New York.
Jan. 18, 1933.
FREERICKS, BERNARD: Sound recorder and camera-
man. In 1933: "Robbers' Roost," "Life in the Raw."
Fox. In 1934: "Frontier Marshal," "Ever Since Eve."
".Murder In Trinidad," all Fox. In 1935: ""Life Begins at
40,'" "'$10 Raise." "Ginger," ""Silk Hat Kid,"' Fox;
"Music is Magic," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collabo-
rated on sound. "Professional Soldier." "'Sins of Man,"
'"Pepper." "'Pigskin Parade, V "Career Woman," 20th
Century-Fox.
FREHEL: Player. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko," Paris
Film Production.
FREEMAULT, ANITA LOUISE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
FREMONT, AL W.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRENCH, CHARLES K.: Actor, r. n. Charles E.
Krauss; b. Columbus, Ohio; h. 6 feet; brown and gray
hair and dark blue eyes; w. 190 pounds; p. Elizabeth
Bond and Christian Krauss, non-professionals; e. Colum-
bus high school; m. Isabella Gurton, professional; hy.
horses, hunting, golf and motoring. He was In the
original cast of many New York successes such as "In
Old Kentucky," "Lovers Lane," "Under Southern Skies."'
"Girl from Dixie," "Huckleberry Finn," and many
others. His screen experience started in 1908 at the
Biograph on 14th Street, New York. For some time he
was director for the New York Montrow Picture Com-
pany. Universal, Pathe. and Ince. He has been an actor
for the past thirteen years as characters and character
heavies. In 1933: ""Cross Fire." Radio. In 1935: "When
a Man Sees Red," "The Crimson Trail." Universal.
FRENCH, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRENCH, GEORGE B.: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. )
FRENCH, GEORGIA: Actress, b. Seattle, Wash., h.
5 feet 6 Inches; black hair and blue eyes; w. 120 pounds;
p. Ethyl Belee and George B. French, non -professionals,
e. Hollywood high school; chief hubbies are dancing,
horseback riding. No stage experience. Screen ex-
perience began as a baby at eighteen months of age
with Keystone in Mabel Normand comedies. She was then
with Universal for five years and appeared in "Cupid
Backs the Winner," "Vagabond Soldier." "Helping
Mother," "Behind the Veil," "At Mexico's Mercy" and for
Vitagraph-.Tean Page, "Black Beauty."
FRENCH, HAROLD: Actor, b, London. England. May
23, 1900. h. 5 feet llVa inches; brown hair, blue eyes.
I'opuiar London player in revue, musical comedy, vaude-
ville and radio sketches. First British talker ""The Offi-
cer's Mess" (1930) BIP, and more recently "Night of
the Garter" (1933) B & D; "The Umbrella" (1933)
Twickenham; "1 Adore You" (1933) Warner-FN-Brltlsh.
In 1934: "How's Chances?," Fox-British. In 1936
"Crime Over London," UA.
FRENCH, LEWIS A.: Was supervisor. Roach Studios;
b. San Francisco, Cal. , January 27, 1882; p. J. S. and
Sarah French; e. high school; m. Sara T. French; has two
children. Has been with Hal Roach Studios as long as
it has been in business, about fourteen years, in every
capacity from assistant director and purchasing to his
present position. In 1936 became supervisor of Laurel and
Hardy unit of Hal Roach studios; supervised "Our Rela
tions," MGM.
FRENCH, LLOYD A.: Director, b. San Francisco, Cal.,
1900; e. San Francisco and Los Angeles public and high
schools; m. non-professional; hy. fishing. Entered United
States Army when 17 and fought overseas for 19 months.
With Hal Roach, 1920-34. Joined Pathe as writer; then
director with Louis Brock at Radio Pictures. Joined
Hal Roach. March. 1934. joined Warner liros. New Yoik
studios under two year contract as director. In 1936 :
directed Vitaphone short product.
FRENCH, PARK M.; Art Director, b. Denver, CoL,
December 13, 1884; h. 5 feet 7 inches; grey hair and
blue eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Agnes McKee and Charles
E. French, non-professionals; e. Manual Training high
school, Denver, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
and School of Architecture, Chase school. New York City;
m. BlUle Leicester, professional. Three years' stage ex-
perience as designer of stage settings and manage-
ment of productions Eight years' experience as mo-
tion picture architect and art director for United Artists.
In 1933: art director, ""Air Hawks." ""Unknown Woman,'"
Columbia.
FRENCH. RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FRENCH, WILLIAM FLEMING: Motion picture edi-
tor. Movie Romances, Blade and Ledger, Extra Money,
in Chicago; special correspondent, feature writer, edi-
torial representative, editorial writer, fiction writer. Was
editor of Mothers' Magazine. Is a theatrical writer,
fiction and feature contributor to many national maga-
zines, and a sales promotion writer. Is also special
advertising copy writer, and advertising director; Inspira-
tional writer, and editor of the Boyce Publications for
the past eight years.
FREND, CHARLES: Sound engineer and editor. In
1935: ""Oh! Daddy," GB; editor, "Transatlantic Tunnel,"
GB.
FRENKE, DR. EUGENE: Director. In 1934: "Girl in
the Case," United Artists. In 1935: "Life Returns,"
Universal. In 1936: "A Woman Alone," General.
FRESHMAN, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Sydney, N. S. W..
Australia, 1907; h. 5 feet. 9 inches; dark hair and dark
eyes; e. Mercer's School and Chatham House; hy. swim-
ming, football, golf, riding. To England at the age of 7.
Two and a half years technical experience with Gaumont
Company, then a year of technical experience on stage.
First film part in "The Fifth Form at St. Dominies."
.\ppeared on stage in ""The Little Minister."" Has made
films in London, Paris. Berlin, Vienna, Holland. Films
include "Widdecombe Fair," "Those Who Love." "Latin
Love," "Bachelor's Baby." "Luck of the Navy," "F. P.
1 " '"Love"s Old Sweet Song." "Scarlet Pimpernel,"
"Limelight." Wrote and produced "Last of the Ladies."
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Sensation," Wardour
Films.
FRESNAY, PIERRE: .\ctor. Appeared on French
stage, and on New York stage in "Noah."' On screen in
1935: '"La Dame aux Camelias," Distributeurs Francais.
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FREUD, CHARLES: Writer. In 1936: story "Secret
Agent," GB.
FREUD. RALPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FREUDEMAN, A. E.: Interior Decorator. In 1936:
prepared interior decorations fQr "Tliree Clieers for Love,"
••Rhytlim on the Range," "My American Wife," "Yours
for tlie Asking," "Straight from the Shoulder," "Lady
Be Careful." "Wives Never Know," "Valiant is the
Word for Carrie," "The Big Broadcast of 1937," "Hide-
away Girl," "The Plainsman," "The Jungle Princess,"
"College Holiday," Paramount. In 1937: "Maid of
Salem," "Murder Goes to College." "Swing High, Swing
Low," Paramount.
FREULER, JOHN R.: Executive, b. Monroe. Wis.,
Nov. 17, 1872. Started in the picture flelu in 1905 in
Milwaukee with his Theatre Comique. In 191U he or-
ganized American Film Company. In 1932 he formed
Freuler Film Associates, Inc. Lett motion picture field.
FREULICH. HENRY: Director of Photography, Co
lumbia Pictures; b. New York City, April 14, 19U6; e.
high school. Screen career: Four years with Universal as
assistant cameraman and still man. Seven years witli
First National as still man and second cameraman. Five
years with Columbia as second cameraman ; one year witli
Columbia as director of photography. In 1935: "Behind
tin Evidence," "The Grand Exit." "The Lone Wolf Re-
turns," "One Way Ticket," "The Public Menace," "Air
Hawks," "Unknown Woman," Columbia. In 1936: "Don't
Gamble With Love," "Hell-Ship Morgan," "And So They
Were Married," "Meet Nero Wolfe," "Shakedown," "Ad-
venture in Manhattan," "More Than a Secretary," "Lady
from Nowhere," "Women of Glamour" (joint credit with
Peverell Marley), "Come Closer Folks." Columbia.
FREUND, KARL: Director, b. Koeniginhof, Bohemia.
January 16, 1890. h. 5 feet, 8 Inches; w. 265 pounds;
brown hair and eyes; Started In Alms in 1906. Screen
experience; Germany, Ufa, Messter, Union, Fox, Amerika,
Paramount and then Universal; in 1932: "The Mummy."
Universal; (1933) directed "Moonlight and Pretzels."
Universal. In 1934: "Countess of Monte Cristo." "Un-
certain Lady," "Gift of the Gab." "I Give My Love,"
"Madame Spy." Universal. In 1935: "Mad Love," MGM.
In 1936: collaborated on photography "CamlUe," MGM.
In 1937: photographed "The Good Earth," MGM.
FREY, ARNO: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Best of
Enemies," Fox. In 1935: "Mystery Woman," Fox.
FREY, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
FRIC, MAC: Director. In 1936: "Janosik" (French
Motion Picture Corp.).
HARRY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FRIED.
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FRIEDBERGER, ANSEL: Associate producer. In 1935:
"Fighting Youth," Universal.
FRIEDEL, HENRY A.: Resident Manager, Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer exchange, Denver. Col., b. Burlington,
Iowa, Dec. 31, 1900; p. August and Wilhelmina: e. high
school. General Film Company, Des Moines; Standard
Film Company, Des Moines; MGM, Des Moines, then
Omaha, then Denver. Started with MGM, June 17. 1915.
FRIEDGEN. RAYMOND: Director, b. 1896. Actor,
stage and screen. With Kalem. Biograph, Vltagraph.
Famous, Pathe and Warners as actor. Directed several
independent productions in the East in 1926-27. Joined
Roseland Pictures as executive and producer-director, mak-
ing sound and silent shorts for company in 1928-29 In
New York and Florida. Made series of shorts for Broad-
way Talking Pictures. Joined Associated Radio Pictures,
London.
FRIEDL, JOHN J.: General Manager, Theatre Opera-
tion. Minnesota Amusement Company; b. Sioux City. Iowa;
Dec. 6. 1897; p. Helen Rochel and Joseph Friedl; e.
Sioux City High School. 1917; married. Was doorman,
usher and poster boy for small sijljurban theatre in Sioux
City during time attended high school. Operator, doorman
and assistant manager. Royal Theatre, Sioux City. Iowa,
for Hostettler Amusement Company. Manager of Royal
Theatre, then Rialto Theatre, Lincoln, Nebraska. City
manager at Hastings. Nebraska,, then with Robertson-Cole
as film salesman. Publicity and advertising, Fox Films,
then exploitation. Paramount, working out of Des Moines.
then Kansas City. Manager of Palace Theatre. Dallas;
district manager for Publlj Theatres, Texas. Transferred
to New York as district manager of Publlx Northern De-
luxe Division. Division director of Publix theatres in
Southeastern territory, with headquarters In New York.
Returned to Texas, and in 1932 to Minneapolis as division
manager of the Publix Northwest Theatres, now the
Minnesota Amusement Company.
FRIEDLANDER, AL.: President, Fortune Film Corpora-
tion, b. Chicago, 111.. July 7, 1891; e. Thomas Hoyhe
Manual Training High School; married. Was licensed
motion picture operator, Chicago. With stock repertory
company, 1905-1908. Artist manager of continental
Vaudeville Exchange, 1908-1913. Joined Pathe exchange
in Chicago in 1913, salesman. Joined Celebrated Players
Films Corporation, until World War. In A. E. F.
until 1918. General manager, American -French Aero Ex-
position, 1919, then joined Merit Film Exchanges as New
Jersey manager. In 1927 assisted Harry H. Thomas in
organizing First Division Exchanges, becoming member
of the firm. Originated many sales plans, including
"March of Time." Resigned July, 1936. and formed
Fortune Film Corp. Member of Associated Motion Pic-
ture Advertisers. Died in May, 1937.
FRIEDLANDER, JEROME M.: Attorney specializing
in business law. Native of Cleveland, attended local
public schools and for one year attended Case School of
Applied Science, planning an engineering course. In 1921
was graduated from law school of Baldwin Wallace Col-
lege, and has practiced law in Cleveland ever since tliat
time. From 1923 to 1926 he was legal representative for
the Building Contractors' Exchange, and, for a time,
edited the local Builders' Magazine.
FRIEDLANDER, LOUIS: Director. Changed name to
Lew Landers.
FRIEDMAN. CHARLES: Director, b. Russia, Sept. 20,
1902; m. Robin Radin; e. High School of Commerce;
New York University Law School. Designer of over 100
settings for Little Theatre Productions; director of 40
productions for Little Theatres.
FRIEDMAN. DAVID: Assistant director. Began as
director and actor in stock companies. Flayed in an
orchestra. Appeared in films, then became assistant direc-
tor for RKO and MGM. Films include in 1935: "The
Murder Man," "The Perfect Gentleman," MGM. In
1936: "The Good Earth," MGM.
FRIEDMAN, E. M.: Editor and publisher. The Voice
of the Screen, Hollywood, Cal. ; b. London, England,
May 11, 1909; p. Max H. and Rose K. Friedman; e.
graduate of University of Southern California, grad-
uate of Los Angeles School of Optometry, Enlisted in the
World War at the age of 17. Has been a messenger boy,
cab driver, reporter, advertising salesman.
FRIEDMAN. HARRY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "Westward Ho," Republic.
FRIEDMAN. JOSEPH: European manager. Columbia
Pictures Corporation; b. New York. Jan. 20. 1893; mar-
ried; e. public schools, Detroit and Michigan University.
Started as theatre manager for John H. Kunsky. Detroit;
two year."! with W. S. Butterfleld as general manager of
cinemas in Flint and Saginaw, Mich. ; joined Universal
as salesman in 1917. remaining with that company for
13 years as branch manager at Detroit, district manager.
New York territory, assistant general sales manager, and
general manager for Europe; joined Columbia in 193().
FRIEDMAN, JOSEPH: Exhibitor. New Strand Theatre,
St. Paul, Minn.; b. Russia, April 2. 1883; e. eighth
grade; married. Was in real estate. Operating motion
picture theatres since 1914.
FRIEDMAN. LEOPOLD: General counsel, director and
secretary, Loew's, Inc.; officer all Loew's, Inc., affiliated
corporations; director of MGM and assistant secretary;
b. Saalfeld, Germany, June 10, 1887; p. Abraham and
Rosalie (Ledermann) Friedman; came to United States
1892; e. public and high schools; New York Law School,
(LL.B.. 1908); admitted to practice, 1911; began practice
with Elek John Ludvigh, 1911-1921; became general coun-
sel at Loew's, Inc., 1921; has been active in executive
affairs of Loew's Inc., for the last 22 years; served as
seaman in the United States Navy, 1918; clubs — City
Athletic, Milburn Country, Friars, Cinema. Is a Mason.
FRIEDMAN, PHIL M.: Executive Assistant to Samuel
J. Briskln, in charge of talent, RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
b. New York City. April 9, 1895; h. 5 feet 6V4 inches;
w. 140 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes; p. Samuel and
Anna Friedman; e. New York public schools. College of the
City of New Y'ork and New 'i'ork University Law School;
m. Belle Parve. Formerly with Universal, Fox and
Pickford-Lasky Productions.
FRIEDMAN, SEMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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FRIEND, ARTHUR S. : Attorney for several motion
picture interests, b. Milwaukee, Wis.; e. Harvard Unl-
veisity and Law School. Was one of original organizers of
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co. and general counsel and
treasurer for Paramount. Retired from Van Beuren Corp.
to enter private practice.
FRIEND, CLIFF: Song writer. In 1935: collaborated
on songs, "George White's lU^.'J Scandals," Fox. In 193C:
collaborated on songs "Happy Go Lucky," Republic.
FRIEND, JUDGE HUGO MORRIS: (See 1936-37 Mo-
ti(jn Picture Almanac.)
FRIES, OTTO H.: Actor, b. St. Louis, Mo.. 1890; h.
ii'A feet; brown eyes and black hair; w. 226 pounds; e.
Portsmouth, Ohio, and Cincinnati, went to Martin
Dramatic School; m. Vivian A. Marshall; has one son,
.Slieruood ilarsliall. 11, one daugliter, Ottille Vivian, i;:;
hy. swimming, hunting, fishing, football. Has lived In
St. Louis, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Covington, Brooklyn,
Los Angeles. Entered pictures In 1914, starting with
Sennett In 1915. Pictures Include: "'Hotel Imperial,"
"Surrender." Munich Cabman In "Riley the Cop," Fox;
poraedies for Fox; "The Younger Generation," Columbia.
In 1934: "The Merry Widow," "Stamboul Cluest." MGM ;
"Marie Galante," Fox. In 1935: "The Mystery Man,"
Monogram. In 193G: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine."
Paramount; "Sons O' Guns," WB.
FRIESE-GREENE. CLAUDE, A.R.P.S., F.R.S.A.:
Ligliting expert, cameraman, b. London, England; p. Wil-
liam Frlese-Greene, inventor of Kinematography as oper-
ated today. Began camera work on staff of Eclair Jour-
nal, 1912, Organized cinema technical section R.F.C. at
beginning of War. Became specialist in Cinematography.
Inventor of many color motion picture patents, and is
authority on color motion picture photography. Camera-
man for BIP several years. In 1933: "The Maid of the
Mountains," British International. In 1935: color scenes
ot "Radio Parade of 1935," British International Pictures;
pliotography, "The Old Curiosity Shop," "Elizabeth of
England," BIP; cameraman, "I Give My Heart," Asso-
ciated British Pictures. In 1936: cameraman, "Public
Nuisance No. 1," General Film Distributors (England) ;
"Oypsy Melody," ABP.
FRIGANZA. TRIXIE: Actress, r. n. Delia OCallahan:
b. Grenola, Kan., Nov. 29, 1870; h. 5 feet 4% inches;
white hair and blue eyes; p. Margaret Friganza and
t'oriielius OTallahan, non-professionals; hobbies include
music, art and dancing. In vaudeville fifteen years, and
in musical comedy ten years. Has appeared on the
screen in "Motor Maniac," "Mind Tour Motor," "Thanks
for the Buggy Ride"; "Free and Easy" (1930), "The
March of Time." MGM; "Strong and Willing" and "My
Bag 0' Trlx." Vltaphone shorts. In 1933: "Myrt and
Marge," Universal. In 1935: "Wander of the Wasteland."
Paramount.
FRIML. RUDOLPH: Composer. Writer of many oper-
ettas among them "Rose Marie," filmed in 1936 by MGM.
FRINK. CAROL: Motion picture and dramatic critic.
Chicago Herald and Examiner. Chicago: b. Chicago, 111.,
February 1, 1900: p. Dr. Joy L. FVink; e. Nicholas Senn
high school. Chicago, and Iiniversity of Michigan; di-
vorced from Charles G. MacArthur. Newspaper reporting
and feature writing in Chicago, Boston and New York —
Herald and Examiner, Chicago, Boston American, and
New York American — for the past 13 years. Critic on the
Cliicago Examiner for the last nine years and drama critic
tor past five years.
FRISCO, JOE: Actor, r. n. Lewis Joseph; b. Bock
Island. 111. First stage experience on small vaudeville
circuit, later headlining on Orpheum and other famous
circuits as dancer and singer. First screen experience in
19.10, "The Gorilla." First National; No. 1019-20. "The
Kong Plugger," and No. 939. "The Benefit," Vltaphone
shorts. In 1933 appeared In "Mr. Broadway," produced
by Broadway -Hollywood Productions.
FRITCH. HANSON: Film editor. In 1935: "Call of
the Wild." UA-2flth Century; "Mary Burns. Fugitive,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on "Crash Donovan,"
U.
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FRITCH, PETE:
.Almanac. )
FRITCH IE, BARBARA: Actress, b. Kansas City, Mo.;
h. 5 feet 6 Inches; w. 130 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes;
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Frltchle; e. Milton Academy and
Vassar College. Stage experience In England in "Animal
Kingdom" and "Second Man." Under contract to Para-
mount and In 1934 appeared in "The Last Round Up."
"Murder at the Vanities." Paramount: "Murder on the
Blackboard," BKO Radio. In 1935: "The Gay Deception."
■Thunder Mountain," 20th Century-Fox.
FRITSCH, WILLY: Actor, b. Kattowitz, Germany,
Jan 27, 1901; blond hair. First In legitimate theatre;
discovered by Max Reinhardt. Silent pictures Include
■Seine Frau die Unbekannte." "Walzertrautn. J>f
Tanzer Meiner Frau," "Die Keusche Susanne, (1926)_,
"Der Letzte Walzer," (1927). "Llebesjagd," ,SPjpne,
"Die Dame mit Der Maske," "Der Tanzstudent, Frau
im Mond," 1929. Talking pictures, all UFA. Include, in
1929: "Einbrecher," "Hoheit beflehlt. In l»30;
•Frechdachs," "Melodle des Herzens." Llebeswalzer.
In 1931- "Die Drei von Der Tankstelle," "Eln Blonder
Traum,"' "Saison in Kairo." In 1932: "Der Kongress
Tanzt." "Walzerkreig," "Tochter Ihrer Excellenz. In
1933: "Ich bel Tag und Du bel Nacht." In 1934: Des
Jungen Dessauers Grosse Liebe," 1934. Prinzessln
Turandot." In 1935: "Amphitryon." Also appeared in
"Ronny," Protex.
FROELICH, CARL: Film director, UFA. b. Germany.
Directed "Trauniulus. " "Wenn der Hahn kraeht," and
otiiers.
FROEHLICH, GUSTAV: Actor, b. Hanover, Germany,
March 21, 1902; blond hair and blue eyes; e. Wiesbaden;
m. Gitta Alpar. Was editor of a local paper in Hanover.
Had stage experience. Appeared In films including
"Metropolis," 1924; "Hochverrat." 1929; "Der Unster-
bliche Lump," 1930; "Brand in Der Oper" v "Zwei Men-
schen": "Voruntersuchung," 1931; "Gloria" ; ^Solang
Noch Ein Walzer"; "Llebeskommando" ; "Under Falscher
Flagge," UFA, 1932: "Die Verliebte Firma" ; "Mein
Leopold": "Gitta Entdeckt Ihr Herz" ; "Ein Lied. Ein
Kuss Ein Madel"; "Ich will Nicht Wissen Wer Du
Blst"; "Ein Mann mit Herz." 1933; "Was Frauen
Traumen"; "Die Nacht der Grossen Liebe"; "Fluchtling
von Chicago"; "Abenteuer Eines Junger Herrn In Polen,"
1934- "Oberwachtmeister Sehwenke." 1935: "Karneval-
snacht." 1935. Also in "Homecoming," Paramount, 1929;
"The Immortal Vagabond." UFA; "Two Souls," Capital,
1932.
FROMAN, JANE: Actress. b. St. Louis, Nov. 10,
1911; e. Catholic Convent in Clinton, Mo., Christian
College. University of Missouri, Central College at Fayette.
Forest Park University; h. 5 feet B inches; w. 114 pounds;
m. to Donald Ross. "Stars over Broadway." Warner.
FROMET, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FROMIOT, MAXINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
FROOS, SYLVIA: Singer. In 1933 appeared in Vita-
phone short product. In 1934: "Stand Up and Cheer,"
Fox: Young Romance series. Educational short product.
In 1935: Educational short product. In 1936: Vltaphone
short product. In 1937: Universal shorts.
FROST, NED: Cameraman. In 1935: "The Last Wil-
derness," Uu World.
FROST, PHILIP: Child actor. In 1935: "Scrooge,"
Paramount-Julius Hagen. In 1937: "Wings of the Morn-
ing," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Dusty Ermine," "Mill on the
Floss."
FRUDENFELD, ARTHUR: Division manager. RKO
Midwest Corporation. Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio Thea-
tres; b. Iowa City. Iowa, Nov. 7, 1885; e. high school,
Sioux Falls, S. D., University of South Dakota, Ver-
million; • married. Was newspaper reporter on dailies in
Council Blufl's. Iowa. Minneapolis. Duluth and Milwaukee,
and associate editor Commercial News, Sioux Falls, S. D.
From 1908 to 1911, managed Barrison Theatre, Waukegan,
111.: from 1911 to 1919 managed Finn and Heiraan thea-
tres. Waterloo and Davenport, Iowa, and Springfield, III.:
from 1919 to 1921, directed publicity W. S. Butterfield
Michigan theatres. From 1921 to 1922 managed Orpheum
Theatre, Duluth, Minn,; from 1922 to 1928 managed
World and Empress Theatres. Omaha; from 1928 to 1929
managed RKO St. Louis Theatre, St. Louis. From 1929
to 1930 directed publicity RKO St. Louis Division. From
1930 to 1932 was city manager RKO Detroit Theatres.
From 1932 to 1934 was division manager RKO Detroit
division. Then to present position.
FRY, LESLIE: Sound director. In 1936: collaborated
on sound "The Flying Doctor." 20th Century-Fox.
FRYE, DWIGHT: Actor. "Barber Johns Boy" (1930>.
In 1933: "Circus Queen Murder." Columbia. In 1935:
"The Bride of Frankenstein," Universal. In 1936: "Alibi
for Murder," Columbia. In 1937: "Beware of Ladles,"
Republic.
FRYER, DICK: Cameraman. In 1935: "Stormy." Uni-
versal.
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FUERSTENBERG, ILSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
FUJll, MITSUGU: Actor, b. Tokyo, Oct. 30, 1910:
h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 138 pounds; married; hy. sports; e.
Kelo Univ. Joined Kamat Studio, Shochlku Cinema Co.,
then In 1935 entered Tokyo Hassel Productions. Pictures
include "Haru Ranman," "Nipponbare."
FUKURO, IPPEI: Film critic, head of Japkino Co.,
sole agency for distribution of Soviet pictures, b. Tokyo.
Oct. 21, 1S96; married; e. Tokyo School of Foreign
Languages. Was publisher of books on Russian literature.
FULD, (JACK) H. S.: Advertising, publicity, and
exploitation, freelance. Married. Manager of theatre cir-
cuit in New Jersey, 1912-14. To Motion Picture News
1914-16, then to E.xhibitor's Trade Review, editorial and
circulation depts. To Famous- players-Lasky Corpora-
tion, editor of house organ, "Progress — Advance," 1918-19.
Since then has exploited motion pictures for First-
National, Fox, Universal. MGM, United Artists and
Columbia. In Canada for MGM 1927-28. Member of
AMPA, Newspapermen's Club and Chicago Press Club.
FULLER, DALE: Actress, b. Santa Ana, Cal. ; h. 5 feet
3 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 112 pounds;
p. Delia B. Rawson and John Fuller, non-professionals;
e. Mills College. Oakland. Cal.;. hobbles include in-
terest in fruit growing and raising of dogs. Stage ex-
perience with May Yokes on tour, played stock in Wor-
cester, Mass., also vaudeville and musical comedy, with
Sennott In 1917, and on screen appeared In all Elinor
Glyn films, all von Stroheim films but one, "Ben Hur."
Appeared in the following Warner productions: "Glad
Rag Doll," "Sacred Flame" and "The Man," and In
"House of Horror" (1929), First National. In 1931:
"Twentieth Century." Columbia.
FULLER, FRANCES: Actress, b. Charleston, S. C; h.
.5 feet, 1 inch; w. 100 pounds; e. Sacred Heart Convent,
New York. On stage: "Front Page," "I Loved You
Wednesday," and others. Under contract to Paramount
appeared in 1933 in "One Sunday Afternoon." In 1934:
"Elmer and Elsie." Paramount.
FULLER, GEORGE W.: Branch manager, b. Plttsfield,
111. ; e. high school and special courses, Columbia Uni-
versity, New York; married. Was New York agency
manager of Review of Reviews, and secretary of Cur-
rier Publishing Company, Chicago, 111., publishers of
Woman's World. In motion picture industry, manager
World Film, St. Louis; manager Pathe, Detroit and
Pittsburgh; manager Metro, Washington, D. C. ; manager,
Fox, Atlanta; and branch manager and district manager,
Fox Film Corporation, in 1925. Branch manager, Kansas
City, Mo.
FULLER, JAMES: Actor. In 1936: "Green Pastures,"
WB.
FULLER. LESLIE: Actor, b. Margate, England; h. S
feet 10 Inches; brovvn hair and blue eyes; m. Nan Bates,
member of his concert party. Has been under contract to
B.I. P. Appeared in "Poor Old Bill," "Old Soldiers
Never Die," "Tonight's the Night," "Bill's Legacy,"
"Old Spanish Customers," "The Last Coupon." In 1933:
"Hawleys of High Streets." Briti'sh International. In
1935: "Doctor's Orders," BIP; "Strictly Illegal," GB.
FULLER, SAM: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on story
"Hats Off," GN.
FULLER, W. R.: General secretary. Cinematograph
Exhibitors Association of Great Britain and Ireland; is a
barrlster-at-law; was previously assistant secretary of the
CEA.
FULLMAN, S.: Writer. In 1936: prepared adaptation
"The Marriage of Corbal," General Film.
FULTON, JOHN P.: Head of miniature and process
department, Universal, b. Nov. 4, 1902; h. 6 ft. 1%
in.; p. Fitch and Anna; e. high school; m. Bernice
Brenner and has one son. Special photography. In 1935:
"Magnificent Obsession," "The Affair of Susan," "East
of Java," "The Great Impersonation," "His Night Out,"
"The Invisible Ray," "Remember Last Night," "Three
Kids and a Queen," Universal. In 1936: "The Invisible
Bay," "Sutter's Gold," "Showboat," "Crash Donovan,"
"Yellowstone," "The Girl on the Front Page," "The
Magnificent Brute," "The Luckiest Girl In the World."
"Flying Hostess," "Love Letters of a Star," "The Sea
Spoilers," U. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder," "Three
Smart Girls," U.
FULTbN. MAUDE: Writer, b. Eldorado, Kan.. May
14, 1881 ; e. New Orleans. Waa a concert pianist, com-
poser, dancer, actress, magazine ihort atory writer. pUr-
wrlght, director and theatre manager. Entered picture
business in 1925 in Los Angeles; titled "Don Juan,"
"Lady Windermere's Fan," "Last Frontier"; has written
the following stage plays: "The Brat," "Mary," "To-
morrow," "Sonny," "The Humming Bird," "Pinkie,"
"The Big Top." Wrote story, adaptation and dialogue for
"Nix on Dames," Fox, and In 1930, "Captain Apple-
jack," "The Steel Highway," Warner; "Scarlet Pages,"
collaborated on "Maltese Falcon," "Safe In Hell," "Un-
der Eighteen," original story "Eight to Five"; collaborated
on "Once a Gentleman," "Command Performance," "Play
Girl." In 1933: "Cohens and Kellys in Trouble," Uni-
versal; "Broken Dreams." Monogram; collaborated on
"Broadway Bad," Fox. In 1936: screen play, "Song and
Dance Man," 20th Century-Fox.
FULTON, MEREDITH E.: Director, b. Norfolk, Neb.,
August 17, 1901; h. 5 feet 10 inches; dark brown hail
and brown eyes; w. 138 pounds; p. non -professionals; e.
Norfolk and University of Nebraska; m. non-profes
sional; hy. aviation and all athletic and outdoor sports.
No stage experience. Six years as theatre manager, own-
ing own house and managing various circuit theatres.
Cameraman, assistant director, casting director of nu-
merous productions, freelance newsreel cameraman. Director
of Fashion News produced by Fashion Feature Studios
Inc., in sound and color. Renewed a three-year contract
to direct for Fashion Feature Studios, Inc.
FULTON, WILLIAM D.: Theatre Operator. Kansr. ;
City, Mo.; b. Spokane, Wash., Aug. 28, 1898. When 19
years of age obtained first ,iob as property boy at Majestic
Theatre, Spokane, then went to Spokane Theatre as head
usher. Family moved to Kansas, and he entered theat; -
operation in that state, with houses in Pratt, Great Ben.,
and Arkansas City. Also was in partnership with M. P.
Shanberg, head of Midland circuit, in Hutchinson. Sterlir
and Lyons, Kan. Subsequently went to New Orleans in
distribution field. Returned to theatre operation in 19.''0
in Kansas City. Now head of Southtown Theatre Co
Tlvoll Theatre Co. and Universal Concessions Corp.. opei
ating the Southtown, Colonial. Tlvoll. LaSalle and Mokan.
FUNES, MIMI: Actress. In 1935: "Lillom," Fox-
Erich Pommer.
FUNG, WILLIE: Actor, b. China. 1900; h. 5 feet
5 inches; black hair and black eyes: w. 170 pounds; p.
non-professionals. Career includes fifteen vears in motion
pidures. In 1929: "The Far Call," Fox. In 1931:
"The Cocktail Hour," Columbia: "The Narrow Corner,"
Warner. In 1934: "Sequoia." MGM. In 1935: "Rocky
Mountain Mystery," Paramount: "Oil for the Lamps of
China," First National; "China Seas," MGM. In 1936:
"One Way Ticket," Columbia; "Hopalong Cassidy," "Call
of the Prairie," "The General Died at Dawn," Para-
mount; "Small Town Girl," MGM; "We Who Are About
to Die," RKO-Radio; "White Hunter," "Stowaway,"
20th Century-Fox; "Happy Go Lucky," Republic. In
1937: "Secret Valley," 20th Century-Fox; "The Lost
Horizon," Columbia.
FUNKE, MAX G.: Pen name. Jack Bradley. City
editor, Boise Capital News, Boise, Idaho; b. Lincoln,
Nebr,, August. 1910; p. Mrs. A. J. Coats; e. high
school, two years college. Newspaper work.
FURBER, DOUGLAS: Writer. Author of "Jack's the
Boy" and "Soldiers of the King"; lyric writer of "The
Good Companions," "Brewster's Millions." etc., and author
or co-author of screen plays "When Knights Were Bold."
"Queen of Hearts." "The Maid of the Mountains," "That's
a Good Girl," "Love On Wheels," "Falling for You,"
"The Lucky Number," Gaumont British.
FURBER, PERCY NORMAN: P.S.L, P.B.G.S.; b.
England, Nov. 25, 1865; e. private schools; m. Comelli
Chamberlain Chapman and has two sons. Followed the
sea, then entered real estate business. Studied mining
and left England for Mexico to take charge of the Guadal-
cazar Quicksilver mines in San Luis Potosi. Later was
a pioneer of oil development in Mexico. Formed Oil
Fields of Mexico in England to develop the Purbero
district (named after him). In September, 1903, this
company was converted into an American company of the
same name and in 1914 became part of the Mexican Eagle
on Co., Ltd. Vice President Tlngley Reliance Rubber
Co. Also holds office of Chairman of the Board of
Directors, Trans-Lux Movie Ticker Corp.. of the Trans-
Lux Daylight Picture Screen Corp., Chairman of the
Board of Trans Lux Movies Corp., Director, Foundation
Co. and Telereglster Corp. ; Vice President and Director.
Peacock Motion Picture (Company, Inc., Clubs; Metro-
politan. Bankers, New York; Wee Burn Golf, Conn.;
Walton Heath Golf Clubs, England; Travelers' Club, Paris.
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FURBERG, HANS: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Heroes for Sale," First National. In iy3U: "The
General Died at Dawn," Paramount.
FUREY, BARNEY: Actor. Appeared In 1929 In "The
Drifter," "Gun Law," "Idaho Ked," "Outlaw" and
"Pride of Pawnee," Radio I'ictures. In 1935: "Powder
Smoke Range," RKO; "Nevada," Paramount. In 1937:
"Don't Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
FURMAN, IRA: Branch Manager. Was with old
Goldwyn Co. in Pittsburgh. Promotion came Feb. '11,
1925, when he was named office manager of Metro-Goldwyn
office In Pittsburgh. On Sept. 5, 1927. was given the
MGM branch in Charlotte; June 11, 1936. manager, MGM,
San Francisco.
FURMANOV, A. N.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
material for "Chapayev," Lenfilm.
FURMANOV, D. A.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
material tor "Chapayev," Lenlilm.
FURNESS, BETTY: Actress, b. New York City, Janu-
ary 3, 191B; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 108 pounds; blonde
hair blue eyes; hy. sewing, designing; p. non-profes-
sionals; e. Bennett School for Girls, MUbrook, N. Y.
Commercial advertising. On screen during last half of
1932 and early part of 1933, under contract to KKO Radio;
"Renegades of the West," "Scarlet River," "The Great
Jasper," "Cross Fire," "Emergency Call," "Profes-
sional Sweetheart," "Headline Shooter," "Midshipman
Jack," "Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men," Radio. in
1934j "Beggars in Ermine," Monogram; "The Life of
Vergle Winters," "Gridiron Flash," "Dangerous Corners,"
RKO; "The Band Plays On," "A Wicked Woman,"
"Shadow of Doubt," MGM. In 1935: "McFadden's
Flats," Paramount; "The Keeper of the Bees," Monogram;
"Calm Yourself," MGM; "Here Comes Cookie," Para-
mount. In 1936: "The Magnificent Obsession," Universal.
Under contract to MGM. "Three Wise Guys," "All
American Chump," MGM; "Swing Time," "They Wanted
to Marry," RKO-Radio; "The President's Mystery," Re-
public. In 1937: "Fair Warning." 20th Century-Fox;
"Mama Steps Out," MGM.
FURST, NATHAN: Branch Manager. Started as
errand boy. Greater New York Film Co. This company
was the forerunner of Fox and Furst remained there for
21 years. With Warner, as salesman, four years; joined
Pathe, New Haven, as branch manager. Warner man-
ager, Boston.
FURTHMAN. CHARLES: Writer, b. Chicago, 111.
October 3, 1884, li. 5 feet 10 V4 Inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 165 ^ou,id3; p. Sara Ford and Edmund Furth-
nian; e. Lake View high school, Chicago, and at Cornell
and Notre Dame colleges; liobbies include tennis and
billiards. Screen e.\perience with Universal as assistant
general manager; scenario editor, supervisor and writer
for Paramount. Wrote original screen plays and adapta-
tions on "The Goose Woman," "Blind Goddess," "The
Way of All Flesh," "Padlocked," "Underworld," "The
Dragnet" and "Sins of the Fathers" (1929), "Case of
Lena Smith" and "Broadway." (1930-31), "Thunder-
bolt" and "Hell's Highway," "For the Defense," Para-
mount. In 1935: story. "Hard Bo<-k Harrigan," Tvventietli
Century- Fox.
FURTHMAN, JULES: Writer, b. Chicago, 111., March
5, 1888. e. Northwestern University, specializing In
literature. Did newspaper and magazine work. En-
tered motion picture field in 1917; wrote "Victory."
"Treasure Island," "The Wise Guy," original; "Barbed
Wire," "The Way of All Flesh," original; "Abie's Irish
Rose," "The Drag Net," original; "Docks of New York,"
"Body and Soul," "The Yellow Ticket," "Over the Hill,"
all for Fox; ".Shanghai Express." "Blonde Venus," Para-
mount. In 1933: "The Girl in 419," Paramount. Col-
laborated on "Bombshell," MGM. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play. "China Seas." "Mutiny on the Bounty,"
MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Come And
Get It," UA.
FUSIER-GIR, JEANNE: Actress. In 1935
Du Turf," Paramount.
"Les As
FUTTER, FRED W.: Vice President and Secretary
Wafilms, and Futter Corp., Ltd. Brother of Walter A.
Futter, producer of Travelaughs and Curiosities.
FUTTER, WALTER A.: President of Wafllms, Inc.,
New York; b. Omaha, Neb., Jan. 2, 1900. e. high school
and university In Omaha; three years was In charge of
editorial department of Cosmopolitan Productions and since
1925 has been doing short subjects on his own. Has
produced over 250 short subjects, among which were five
series of Walter Futter's Curiosities, released by l.du'a-
tional, RKO and Columbia studios, two series of Rare
Bits and Curiosities for Pathe, and one series entitled
"Nature's Melodies." He later produced "India Speaks,
"Fighting for the Fatherland," "Itchy Scratchy, »nd ajs"
wrote and presented "Africa Speaks" at the Futter
Studios, 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Futter
Corporation, Ltd., is now producing "Curiosities and
"Travelaughs" with John P. Medbury for Columbia dis-
tribution, with RCA recording. In 1936: produced Ri/'ing
Avenger," 6N. In 1937: "Jericho," starring Paul Robe-
son.
FUX BRUNO: General manager. Fox Film Corpora-
tion S A I., Via Vlcenza 5, Rome, Italy; b. Trieste,
Italy July 4, 1889; p. Enrico and Adele Fux; e. Italian
High' School, Austria; married. Was professor of
languages and schoolmaster. Trieste Government School;
writer for French cinematographic magazine; writer of
stories for cinematography. Scenario writer, afterwards
assistant production manager, and later proprietor ot
distributing company in Italy. Since 1924 general man-
ager. Fox Films, Italy.
FYFFE, WILL: Actor.
General.
In 1936: "Love In Exile,"
GAAL BELA: Director, independent, b. Dombrad.
Hungary' Jan. 2, 1894; p. non-professionals; e. high school
and law at University of Budapest; m. Tery Luczay.
actress. Was stage actor and director. Directed. 1919,
"Favorite"- 1920-22: "Robin Redbreast," "Triumphant
Life," "Not with a Woman," silent. Star Productions,
Budapest. In 1923: "Artistenwelt," Vienna; 192u.:
"Ragamuffins," Corvin Productions, Budapest. In 192tt:
"Only a Little Girl," talking picture, Budapest. In 1931:
"Kiss Me, Darling," Harmonia Productions, Budapest
In 1932: "Vica the Canoeist," and "Daughter of
Pharaoh." screen sketches, UFA productions. Budapest.
In 1934: "New Relative," Harmonia Productions: "Fairy
Tale Car," Reflector Productions, Budapest. In 1935: 'The
Plain Girl," Harmonic Productions; "The Candy Store in
Buda," Phoebus Productions; "Addressee Unknown,
Muveszfllm Productions; "The New Squire," Hirsch and
Tsuk Productions.
GAAL, FRANCISKA: Actress, b. Budapest, Hungary.
Feb. 1, 1904; h. 5 feet, 3 Inches; auburn hair and brown
eyes- w 122 pounds; p. non-professionals; girls' high
school, and State Stage Academy, Budapest; m. Francis
Dajkovlch, LL.D. ; hy. shooting. Started in cabaret as
ballad singer. Appeared on stage in plays includinj;
Molnar's "Violet" and "The Good Fairy" and "A Church
Mouse " In Berlin made Universal films 'Fraueleln
Paprika." "Gruss and Kuss Veronika." and others.
Moved to Budapest, where she appeared in "Scandal in
Budapest," "Csibi," "Spring Parade," "Peter." "Little
Mummy," Universal Budapest productions. In 19Jj
"Katharina," Universal Production in Vienna. Also ap-
peared in "The Buccaneer." In 1936: "Mircha, Bora
Prod.; "Anniversary," Beflektor; "Man of Gold,' Hirseh
and Tsuk.
GABIN, JEAN: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Adie'
Les Beaux Jours," UFA. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko,'
Paris Film Production.
GABLE, CLARK: Actor, b. Cadiz, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1901
h. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 190 pounds; brown hair, gray eyes
p. William H. and Adeline Hershelmen Gable. On stags
in "The Copperhead," "Lady Frederick," "Madame X
and others. Played In "The Painted Desert" (1930);
Pathe; (1931-32), "Hell Divers," "Polly of the Circus,
"Susan Lenox, Her Fall and Rise," "Possessed,
"Strange Interlude," "Red Dust," "No Man of Hei
Own," Paramount: (1933) "China Seas," "Soviet. 'The
White Sister," "Hold Your Man," "Night Flight,^
"Dancing Lady," MGM. 1934: "It Happened One Night,
Columbia; "Manhattan Melodrama," "Men in White.
MGM; "Chained," "Forsaking All Others," MGM. In
1935: "After Office Hours." "China Seas," "Mutiny on
Ihe Bounty," MGM; "Call of the Wild," United Artists;
won Academy award as best actor of 1934 for performance
in "It Happened One Night," In 1936: "Wife Versus
Secretary," "San Francisco," "Love On the Run," MGM;
"Cain and Mabel," WB. In 1937: "Parnell," MGM.
GABRIEL. EDWARD: Capital Film Exchange, b. Phil-
adelphia, Aug. 18, 1897; married, e. Grammar school
md business college. With his father in exchange.
Philadelphia, Electric Theatre Supply, Assistant manager
and booker. Paramount. With Capitol 19 years.
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GABRIO, GABRIEL: Actor. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko,"
I'aris Film Production.
GADD, DONALD: Actor. In 1937: appeared in
"O.H.M.S.," "You're in the Army Now," G15.
GADD, RENEE: b. Biaha Blanca, near Buenos Aires;
h. 5 feet 3 inches; fair hair, hazel eyes; hy. her dog,
Timothy; p. non-professional. Went to England as a
child and studied ballet dancing; had small part in
Basil Dean's "Hassan." Studied acting and joined the
Stratford-on-Avon Shakespearean Company; later appeared
in a number of straight plays. Introduced to films by
Seymour Hicks, with whom she had been playing, when
he chose her to lead in "Money for Nothing," in which
he starred for B.I. P. Earned long-term B.I. P. contract
and in 1931 had leading part in "Josser Joins the Navy."
In 1932: "Bad Companions," "His Wife's Mother,"
"Maid of the Mountains" and "Letting In the Sun-
shine" (1933). Films for other companies Include "Aren't
We All" (1931), Paramount-British, and "Whiteface"
(1932), British Lion. "Skipper of the Osprey" (iyy3),
A.T.P. In 1933 vent to New York to appear on stage in
"And Be My Love." In 1934: "The Love Captive,"
"Uncertain Lady," Universal. December, 1934 to New-
York and appeared in play, "Living Danserously." In
1935: "David Copperfleld," MGM. In 1937: "The Man
in the Mirror," Twickenham.
GAERTNER. HEINRrCH: Cameraman. In 1937: col-
laborated on photography "Slalom," George Kraska.
GAFFNEY, MARJORIE: Writer. In 1935: scenario,
"First a Girl," Gaumont-British. In 1937: adaptation
"Head Over Heels in Love," GB.
GAGE, HENRY PHELPS: Chief Optical Division
Laboratory, Corning Glass Works, Corning, N. Y. ; b.
Ithaca, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1886; m. Luella Cowan; p. Simon
Henry Gage and Susanna Phelps; e. Cornell, A. B. 1908;
Ph. D. in physics. C. U. 1911. With Simon H. Gage
wrote "Optic Projection," Comstock Publishing Co.,
1914; Has developed several types of Conza condensers for
motion picture projection, and written articles which have
appeared in Transactions and Journal of the SMPE.
Illuminating Engineering Society. Optical Society of
America and others. Main activity is in railway signal
lenses and colors.
GAGE, MARJORY: Actress. b. Feb. 11, 1914, New
York City; h. 5 feet; w. 100 pounds; hazel eyes and
brown hair; p. non-professional; e. Sara Lawrence College
and Mrs. Seabury's School; hy. flying. Signed by Uni-
versal.
GAGHAN, GERARD: Assistant motion picture and
drama editor. Evening Ledger, Philadelphia; b. Philadel-
phia, March 18, 1902; p. John and Agnes M. Gaghan;
e. City high school; married and has one son. Before
entering newspaper work, was bank bookkeeper, accounting
clerk. Started with the Ledger March, 1926, with drama
department November, 1936.
GAHAGAN, HELEN: Actress, b. Boonton, N. J.; h. 5
feet 7 inches; black hair and blue eyes; p. father con-
struction engineer, mother professional; e. Berkeley Insti-
tute for Girls, Brooklyn, Miss Capen's School for Girls in
North Hampton. Mass., Barnard College; m Melvyn
Douglas; one son, Peter. In 1922 appeared in "Shoot,'
and later in "Manhattan." Left college for the stage.
Plays include "Dreams for Sale," "Fashions for Men,"
"Chains," "Leah Kleshna," "Beyond," "Enchanted April,"
"Young Woodley" and "Trelawney of the Wells." In
1927 went to Europe to study music with Sophia Ceha-
nowska. Returned to America and appeared in "Diplomacy."
To Europe again, where she sang in opera for two and
one half years. Returned to New York. Appeared in
"Tonight or Never." "Moor Born," "Mother Lode" and
"Mary of Scotland." Sang In opera and concert stage
O.I screen "She," RKO, (1935).
GAHAN, OSCAR: Actor. In 1936: "The Singing
Cowboy," Republic.
GAIN, J. J.: Studio Executive; b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
May 28, 1888; h. 5 feet 91/2 inches; w. 157 pounds; black
hair, brown eyes; e. Roman Catholic parochial and high
school; has four children, John. Jr., Edward. Robert and
Edith. In automobile business 1910 to 1920. Entered pic-
tures in 1920 to organize transportation department for
Paramount's Long Island studio. Executive with Para-
moupt's Hollywood Studio and then with Universal; joined
Fox, 1932; became studio business manager In 1933. In
OctoDer. 1935, resigned as business manager at 20th Cen-
tury-Fox Westwood studio.
GAINSBOROUGH, MICHAEL: Actor. In 1937: "Sen-
sation," Wardour Films.
6ALANTY, SAM A.: Division Sales Manager, h
Denver, Nov. 12, 1896; e. University of Colorado. Was
salesman, then manager, of W. W. Hodkinson Corp.
Varying posts as salesman and branch manager with First
National and Tiffany-Stahl in Buffalo, Indianapolis and
Los Angeles. May, 1929, joined Columbia as Washing-
ton manager. May, 1933, Midwest Division manager.
GALE, ARTHUR L.: Editor, Movie Makers, New
York; b. Baker. Ore., May 14, 1904; p. Dr. and Mrs.
Arthur Gale; e. grade school, high school, Dartmouth
College, class of 1927. Formerly photoplay editor of
Movie Makers and continuity consultant of the Amateur
Cinema League, publishers of Movie Makers. Author
of "Making Better Movies" and "How to Write a Movie."
GALE, BERE3F0RD: Actor. In 1935: "Sanders of
the River." London Films-UA.
GALE, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GALE: JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GALE, JOAN: Actress, b. San Francisco, CaL : h. 5
feet 2% inches; w. 106 pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes;
e. graduated from the Girls' High School. With her
three sisters, Jean, June and Jane appeared in "Flying
High" and "George White's Scandals." Signed a Fox
contract .luly 13, 1932. In 1934: "Melody in Spring."
Paramount. In 1935: "The Nut Farm," Monogram; "Out-
lawed Guns," Universal.
GALE, JUNE: Actress. In 1934 appeared in "Melody
in Spring," Paramount. In 1936: "Riding Avenger." GN;
"Heroes of the Range," Columbia; "One In a Million,"
:;Oth Century -Fox.
GALE, ROBERTA: Actress, b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct.
18. 1914; moved to Miami, Fla., as a child; e. Miami
public schools and St. Joseph's Convent. She was signed
for RKO pictures by Joseph I. Schnitzer and appeared in
"Framed" and "He Knew Women" for that company.
In 1933: "Police Call," Showmen's Pictures; "Her
Splendid Folly," Progressive. In 1835: "Cheers of the
Crowd," Monogram.
GALES, CAROLYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GALFUND, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GALLAGHER, DONALD: b. Belfast. Ireland, June
24, 1895; e. Columbia University, New York City; hy.
golf and horticulture. Began stage career at the age
iif 4, developing into legitimate player, director, author,
producer; played bits at New Y'ork Eastern studios in
1919; directorial career began In 1929 under contract
with Fox; among his pictures: "Temple Tower," Fox;
"Through Different Eyes" (1929), Fox. In 1936: dia-
logue director "Flying Hostess," U.
GALLAGHER, JACK: Executive. b. Wilmington,
Del., May 2, 1901; p. Dr. and Mrs. John J. Gallagher;
e. Maryland University. Pennington, Friends Schools.
Scenario writing, acting, radio continuities and director,
producing vaudeville acts with Paramount. Columbia
Broadcasting (N.B.C. in Los Angeles). President of Pan-
chon Royer Pictures, Inc., which he financed.
GALLAGHER, JOSEPH H.: Eastern Manager of At-
sociated Publications: b. New York City, March 3, 1885;
p. Anna M. MacDonald and Thomas Colton Gallagher:
m. Cora C. Slevin, has three children. Formerly director
of public relations, Columbia Pictures Corporation, New
York City.
GALLAGHER, RAY: Advertising Representative. Born
in Brooklyn, N. Y. ; educated at St. Leonard's
academy, Brooklyn, N. Y. Entered the motion picture
business in 1910 as a member of Vitagraph's publicity ana
advertising department at the Brooklyn studio. With
Sam Spedon as manager, made up the entire personnel
of the department. In addition to publicity, the inter-
viewing of actors and actresses as prospective members of
the stock company was part of the enlarged duties of
the department. With Jack Rankin, handled the publicity
on the Vitagraph theatre. Later became private secretary
to Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, director general, in
charge of production. Left Vitagraph in 1916 to enter
the distributing end of the business, as a member of
S. R. Kent's staff at the General Film Company. In
that year was appointed branch manager of that company
at Albany, N. Y., where he remained until 1918 when
he returned to New York to join the motion picture
department of the New York Morning Telegraph. Here
he remained for three years. In February, 1921, joined
Motion Picture News advertising department. Later ap-
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Ijointed advertising manager. Now a member of the adver-
tising staff of Motion Picture Herald. Member of A.M.P.A.
GALLAGHER, RAYMOND: (See 19.36-S7 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac)
GALLAGHER, RICHARD (SKEETS): Actor, b. Terre
Haute, Ind. ; h. 5 feet 7% Inches; gray hair and blue
eyes; w. 140 pounds; e. Terre Haute high school. Rose
Polytechnic Institute, University of Indiana; m. Pauline
Mason, professional; hy. swimming, writing, tennis. Stage
experience started with Irene Martin In song and dance
act. Appeared In "No, No, Nanette," '"Mayone," "The
City Chap," "Magnolia Lady" and Keith and Orpheum
vaudeville. On the screen: "The Racket," "Close Har-
mony," "Fast Company," "Dance of Life," "Pointed
Heels," "Honey" (1930), "Paramount on Parade" (1930)
"The Social Lion" (1930), "Let's Go Native" (1930)
Paramount; (1931-32) "The Night Club Lady," Colum-
bia; (1932) "The Unwritten Law." Majestic. Also In
1932-33 Universal short comedies; (1933) "Easy Millions,"
Freuler; "Past of Mary Holmes," KKO; "Too Much
Harmony," "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount; "In the
Money." Chesterfield. In 1934: "The Meanest Gal in
Town," "Bachelor Bait," "Lightnlns Strikes Twice."
RKO-Radlo; "Riptide," MGM ; "The Crosl)y Case."
Universal. In 1936: "Yours for the Asking," Paramount:
"Polo Joe," WB; "The Man I Marry," U; "Hats Off,"
GN. In 1937: "Espionage," MGM.
GALLAND, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GALLAUDET, JOHN: Actor. b. Aug. 23 1903
Philadelphia; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 150 pounds; blue eyes
and brown hair. On stage in "Lost Horizons." "The
Bandwagon," "Coquette," and many others. In 1936:
appeared In "Shakedown," "Alibi for Murder," "Pennies
from Heaven," Columbia. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay"
"The Devil's Playground," "Speed to Spare," Col.
GALLI, AUGUSTO D.: Director-actor, MGM studios,
Rome. Italy; b. Mantova. Italy, May 1, 1902; p. father
residing In U. S. ; e. textile engineer; attended courses In
design and architecture. Before entering motion olcture
industry was assistant engineer and designer for textile
estcblishments in Italy, and architectural designer in
America. Was set designer, terhnical advisor, assistant
director. Stage actor, and contract plaver for Metro-
Goldwyn -Mayer in Hollywood, With MGM in Italy Re-
turned tn United States, 1930.
1 ^^■'■'■',- ^i"-^= Soprano, dancer, actress. r. n. Gam-
harelh; b Spezia, Italy. 20 years ago; h, ?, feet. 4V,
Inches: blond hair and grey eyes; w. 110 pounds- hv"
swimming and golf. Sister of Maria Gambarelli premiere
danseuse of original Ro'iy gang. Began on radio. Ap-
peared n television. In vaudeville as soprano soloist with
Roxy Theatre ensemble. Signed by Universal.
GALLIAN, KETTI: Actress, b. Nice France- r.
Victor Galliano and There.se Capet : e primary and
grammar school and l.vceum ; Convent of the Presentation
of Marie at Bordighera. across flie frontier on the
Italian Riviera. At 15 left tlie convent and went to live
with an aunt at Biarritz, remaining a year. Returned to
Nice, to dressmaking shon which her mother, separated
from her father, had opened. Went to Paris, appeared as
chorus girl. Appeared in motion picture at Jolnvllle
Understudy for Paris actress at the Theatres des Canu-
cines. then played part. Studied at Conservatory, where
artists for national French theatres are prepared. After
year, chosen by Stanley Scott. English producer, to ap-
pear in "The Ace." stage play. Played in London for
eight months. Tested by Winfleld Rhechan. and signed
to appear in "Marie Galante." Learned English In
slightly more than three months, and appeared in "Marie
Galante." Fox. in Hollvwood. Also in "Under the Pam-
pas Moon." 1935. In 1937: "Espionage," MGM.
GALLICO, PAUL: Writer. In 19.36: original story
"Wedding Present," Paramount.
GALLIC AN. TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GALINDO AMESCUA, ALEJANDRO: Freelancing
continuity, dialogue and story writer; b. Nuevo Leon.
Mexico, Jan. 14, 1906; p. Spanish; e. Colegio de San
Francisco de Borja, Mexico City, and dramatic art at
Polytechnic High School, Los Angeles. Cal, Was In
charge of dramatic department, radio station XEW.
.Mexico City, Wrote continuity and dialogue for "El
Haul Macabro," Producciones Pezet, Co-author of "Una
Noche en el Paraiso," Cinematograflca Latino Americana,
S. A.
GALINDO, MARCO-AURELIO: Scenario and dialogue
writer, free lance, and manager of publicity, Cinemato-
graflca Latino Americana, S. A, (CLASA) ; b. Monterrey,
Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Dec. 27, 1902; p. Spanish; e. Insti-
tuto de San Francisco de Borja, Mexico City; married.
Was bank clerk. Motion picture critic for many periodi-
cals throughout Latin America, newspaper work in general.
New York and Mexico City; author and director, original
radio play, "Fu Manchu. The Curse of the East." and
radio dramatizations. Did publicity for several distribu-
tors in Mexico City, With foreign publicity department,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New York City, then with MGM's
Mexico City offices. Wrote titles for Fox. BKO and
independents in silent days, in New York. In 1934.
dialogue, "Corazon Bandolero," Mex-Fllms. In 1935:
"Maria Elena," Colunibia-Impulsora Cinematograflca,
S, A. Adaptation, shooting-script and dialogue "Una
Noche en el Paraiso." of which lie is also co-author of
original, Cinematograflca Latino Americana, S. A.
(CLASA).
GALLO, A. RAYMOND: In charge of sales promo-
tion and equipment advertising, Qulgley Publications, b.
Chicago, 111., July 16, 1902; h. 5 feet 8 inches; p. Mary
and Joseph Gallo, non-professionals; e. Cambridge and
Revere, Mass., Colonial College of Dramatic Arts of
Boston, Chicago School of Dramatics; m. Madeline Arado
and has one son. Six years of stage and screen work
as actor, writer, manager and director-producer of vaude-
ville acts, stock shows, pictures and Broadway plays.
Assistant director of "Nick Carter," series of two-
reelers; "Place of Honeymoons." "The One Woman,"
"The American Heiress." Production manager for Asso-
ciated Authors of Florida, producers of the May Allison
feature, "The Broad Road," and Shorty Hamilton Come-
dies. Former head of Peacock Pictures Corporation,
producers of commercial fllms such as the "The Loyal
Moose," "A Romance of Waukegan," and "Making Movies
on tiie Stage." Founder and editor of "The Stage,"
monthly theatrical publication. Publisher and editor of
the "Chicago Vaudeville," weekly theatrical magazine.
Formerly with King Feature Syndicate. Producer of plays
such as "Philadelphia," "Legal Practice," "The Go-
Between," "Hot Air," and "Perfectly Scandalous." Ad-
vertising manager. Better Theatres and Teatro Al Dla.
GALLONE, CARMINE: Director, b. Naples, Italy.
Playwright and actor. Played In "Pawns of Passion"
(1929), World Wide. A pioneer of Italian motion pic-
ture production, directed in his native land productions of
the Clnes Company such as "La Femme Nue," "On With
the Motley," "Nemesis," "The Last Days of Pompeii"
and "Love's Cruciftxion." Directed German talker, "Land
Without Women," with Conrad Veldt. In England
lirected "City of Song" (1931), ASFI, and "King of
the Ritz" (19331, Gainsborough-British Lion. In 19?.3
lirected "Farewell to Love." Madison: "Going Gay," "For
Love of You," Windsor Films: '"rwo Hearts in Waltz
Time" (1934), Nettlefold-Fogwell; "My Heart Is Calling,"
GB. In 1935: "The Divine Spark." GB; "Kiss Me Good-
bye," Celebrity.
GALLUP, G. BRUCE: Exploitation Office, General
Pictures. Born at Selkirk, New York, Jan. 18, 1890; p.
Geo. B. and Mary Craft; e. grammar, high and prep
schools; m. Mary E. Grant. Worked for Cosmopolitan
Magazine, Street R.R. Adv. Company, W. W. Hodkinson,
First National, United Artists, and was associated
with Donahue and Coo, Inc., agency handling local and
national advertising for MGM, the Loew theatres. United
.\rtists, Rlvoli. In 1935 joined Columbia. Resigned from
Columbia in 1936. .Toined Universal on the Coast. In
1937 joined General Pictures In Hollywood, in press book
department.
GALVANI, DINO: Actor, r. n. Galvanonl; b. Milan,
Italy, Oct. 27, 1896; h. 5 ft. 10 In.; dark brown hair,
hazel eyes; m. Mary Steele Allan; p. Lulgi Galvanonl and
Ersilla (Maggl) ; e. Milan. Originally Intended for the
priesthood; went on stage in native city, 1902; England
snd succession of West End plays. On screen, 1927;
"Ton!" and "Paradise," B.I.P. In 1923: "Adam's Apple,"
B.I, P.; and "Adventurous Youth," Warner-British; "The
Vagabond Queen" (1929), B.LP,. all silents. In 1930.
tplkers; "Atlantic." B.I,P, ; "Life's a Stage." B.I.P. ;
Those We Love," "Nlghtblrds" (1930), B.I.P. In 1931:
"Tlie Chance of a Night Time," B. & D. ; "Black Coffee,"
"Tlie Missing Rembrandt," "In a Monastery Garden,"
Twickenham. 1933, "Th) Sliver Greyhound," Warners-
F.N. -British; "Heads We Go." B.I.P.; "No Funny
Business." John Stafford, also among best known fllms
are "Lady In Danger" and "Princess Charming." Latest
plays: "The Wind and the Rain," "Jack O' Diamonds."
"Gay Divorce." "The Unquiet Heart." Films Include
'Ton't Rush Me," Fred Karno Production; "Bad Blood,"
Gaumont British; "Ball at the Savoy." John Stafford, and
a Paul Stein Production. Play, "Going Places." Savov
Theatre. Fllms: "Cafe Colette," "Midnight Menace,"
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Sam — Gar
"Port of Call,"
"Secret Agent,"
"Cross My Heart," "Vienna Sunset,"
Faithful."
GAMBARELLI, MARIA: Dancer, b. Spezia, Italy h
Vnlt -...hT^^'. ^'?"'''' ^'^" ""(^ hazel green eyes; e. New
rpm<. tr, t"^-. !f'l°?'? ""'' ^Metropolitan school of ballet.
»i^L At ."""^,-?''"*^' ^' " '•''''d- Studied piano. Studied
rJ^,l^ "?,"'0P0""»n school of ballet. Joined Roxy at the
r-^r . i I ,?'.■""', ^""^ became premiere danseuse at l.-j.
Sintt n ""'^'^ 1°'^ "^^ theatre. Went on the radio with
ito.\}. Organized a production school for stage ballets
irained and directed dance units for American theatres
and appeared in troupes in United States and Europe. On
■screen ,n 1935: "Hooray for Love," RKO: "Here's to
Romance, 2nth Century-Fox. In 1937 to Italy to make
pictures for Government film industry.
GAMBART, LEWIS:
Almanac. )
(.See 1936-37 Jlotion Picture
GAMBLE, WARBURTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
GAMBY-HALE and FOSTER GIRLS: (See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.)
GAMET, KENNETH: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on ^screen play "Justice After Dark." "Smart Blonde."
1937: collaborated on screen play "Midnight
WK
t'ourt,'
WB.
GAN, CHESTER: Actor. In 1936: "Klondike Annie."
Drift Fence," Paramount: "The Sea Spoilers," U.
,aoA^^^^' *SEL: Writer, director and producer. In
l.tu4 wrote story and directed "The Pledge." Protex :
produced "The End of the World," Harold Auten. In
193.t: supervised "La Dame aux Camelias," Les Distribu-
teurs Prancais.
GANDUSIO, ANTONIO: Actor. In 1936: "Milizia
ferritoriale." Xuovo .Mondo.
GANGELIN, PAUL: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
screen play "Bachelor Mother." Hollywood; "Hell's
House. ' Capital. In 1933 with George O'Neill wrote
screen play, "Beloved," Universal.
In 1937: sets
GANGELIN, VICTOR: Art director.
'23% Hours Leave," GN.
GANNON. GRACE G: b. Des Moines. Iowa, May 2.^,
IJOh; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gannon; e. St. Joseph's Acad-
em.y, Des Moines. Was Fanfold operator and .stenographer
with First National Pictures, 1923-1924. Stenographer and
cashier with Film Booking Offices in 1925. Cashier for
Producers Distributing Corporation in 1926 Booker for
Central States Theatres Corporation, 1927-1933. and secre-
tary to A. H. Blank, Trl-States Theatres Corporation for
part of 1933 and 1934. all at Des Moines. Was secretarv
of Code boards at Kansas City. Mo.
GANSHORN, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion
.Mmanac.)
Picture
GANTNER, VALLEJO: Actor,
sades." Paramount. In 1936: '"
Paramount.
In 1935: "The Cru-
11 We Meet Again,"
GARAT. HENRY: Actor, b. Paris. April 3. 1902; h
5 feet, 10 inches; w. 165 pounds; blue eyes, brown hair;
P. Jean and Paola Garat, professionals. Appeared on
Pans staste. singing and dancing, .\ppeared in the mo-
tion pictures "The Fair Dream." "The Charm School."
' Her Highness' Command," "Congress Dances" and
others. In 1933 appeared in "Adorable." Fox.
GARBER. DAVID S.: Art director, b. Floyd Knobs,
Ii'diana, October 9. 1900; h. 5 feet 7 inches; dark brown
hpir and brown eyes; w. 146 pounds; p. Emma Garber and
Abraham Garber. non -professionals ; e. Bridgeport High
School, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Tech; hy. tennis, swimming,
baseball, football, fishing, hunting and music. Screen
experience: Art director at Universal. 1926-28. charge of
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - . birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
pro. -
r.n. -
w.
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- real name
- - weight
BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
sets for 2 and 5 reel Westerns and serials. 1929, an;
director for Hoot Gibson productions. 1930 TJniyersal,
English and foreign versions of "East Is West, Boudoir
Diplomat," "No More Women," "She Made Her Bed.
"Private Scandal," "I Love An Actress. ,. H"™ Cfpes
the Groom," "Lizzie Skerrit." Also in 1933. Sitting
Pretty." "Girl Without a Room," Paramount. In 1934.
"Eigh Girls in a Boat," "No More Women,"'' She Made
Her Bed." "Private Scandal," "Here Comes the ,Groom^
In 1935: "Rocky Mountain Mystery. Nevada Wan-
derer of the Wasteland," Paramount. In lJ3b : Drill
Fence," "Desert Gold." Paramount.
GARBO. GRETA: Actress, r. n. Greta Gustoffson b
Stockholm, Sept. 18. 1906; h. 5 feet. 6; golden hair and
blue eyes; w. 125 pounds; e. Stockholm. StaBe
career as a dancer in Sweden. Screen appearances in Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer productions. "The Torrent ano.,. The
Temptress" (1926); "Flesh and the Devil and I^ve
(1927) : "The Divine Woman." "The Myste.-ious Lady
«nd others (1928); (1929) "The Single Standard. Wild
Orchids." "Woman of Affairs." MeV;o-Gohlwyn -Mayer
-The Kiss"; and in 1930 "Anna Christie, Susan
Lennox, Her Fall and Rise," "Romance (1932-3-
"Mata Hari," "Grand Hotel," (1933) "Queen Christ'na
all for MGM. In 1935: "Anna Karenina. MGM. In
1936: "Camille." MGM.
GARCIA. ALLEN: Appeared in "Morgan's Last l^^id"
(1929). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In 19p ^, .'.'''"''f ."."^
Tonto Rim." Paramount: "r^lifnrnia Trail. Coliimhia.
In 1935: collaborated on "T"nder the Pampas Jloon to\.
In 1936: Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times. ' UA. In
1936: "The Gay Desperado." UA.
GARDE.
Almanac.)
GARDEL. TESS: See "Aunt Jemima."
GARDEN, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
GARDENER. H. FREDERICK: (See 19.36-37 Motion
Picture .\lmanac.)
GARDIN. VLADIMIR: AcXor. In 1935: "Peasants"
Lenfilm; "Song nf Happiness." Vostokfllm. In 1936:
"Dubrovsky," Anikino.
GARDINER. BECKY: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
nn "War Nurse. " MGM. In 1934 wrote screen play of
"Stingaree." RKO; collaborated on story "Coming Out
Party." Fox.
GARDINER. REGINALD. Actor. Studied architecture.
On stage: "The Lure." "Tlie Prizoner of Zenda." "The
Rat " "Blackmaid" and others. Joined B.I. P. and
appeared in "The I.^velorn Lady." ".Tosser on the River.'
G.-B In 1934: "Just Smith." G.-B.: "How's Chances?
Fox-British. In 1936: "Born to Dance," MGM.
GARDNER. BERNHARD: Executive. European Man-
ager for Radio Corporation of America and KCA Manufac-
turing Co., Inc., and managing director of RCA Photo-
phone. Ltd. b. Canada, 1875. President of RCA Victor
Company of Canada before entering film industry, in which
he has occupied various executive positions during the past
seventeen years with the parent company and its sub-
sidiaries in Canada. Japan and U. S. A.
GARDNER, CLAUDE: English commentator. In 1936:
Par;. mount short product.
GARDNER. CYRIL: Director, b. Paris. France. May
30. 1898; e. New York City; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 150
pounds; medium brown hair, blue eyes. Appeared on the
screen at the age of 13: later became a film cutter, then
Ince's rlghthand man; left Hollywood for two years hut
returned and Immediately started directing a production
of the Northwest featuring Strongheart. the police dog;
associated with such Paramount productions as "The
Shopworn Angel." "Innocents of Paris." "Charming
Sinners." "River of Romance." and "Street of Chance";
handled Paramounfs first all-Spanish picture. "The Ben-
son Murder Case"- ro-dlrector with Frank Tuttle on
"Bndv and Soul": with Geor-'C Cnkor on "Gnimnv" and
"The Royal Family nt Broadway": directed "Only Sans
Work": wont under Inns-tprm contract with ITniversal;
"PTfcl TTnderstanding." ITnited Artists; "Doomed Baf-
ta'inn." ITniversal.
GARDNER. ERLE STANLEY: Writer. In 1934: stors
"Case of the Howling Dog" Warner. In 1935: original
storv. "The Case of the (^urious Bride." "The Case of
the Luckv I-cs" FN. In 1936: storv "Special In-
vestigator." RKO-Radio: "The Case of the Black Cat."
WB.
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loP, "iPt^"' JOAN: Actress. b. Chesham. England,
lyn; h. 5 teet ti inclifs; biuwii hair and hazel eyes; hy.
swimming; p. non-professional. Appeared in West End
production of "■Wonder Bar" and "liow Bells." Signed
? ..t7^^^I, contract with London Films In 1932. Appeared
in Wedding Rehearsal." Played lead In ""Men of Tomor-
S**L.' .. ",T!!?. *^*" Outside." (1933); "Love at Second
.iv'-T, .<1934), B.I.P.: "Catherine the Great."' (1933),
T inof"^"'* ^'^^ "f '^O" ■'"""" (1934). London Films.
in 1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel," •'The Cossack," "The
Man Who Could Work Miracles," "Forget Me Not,"
London Films. In 1937: "Dark .Journey," UA.
GARDNER, SHAYLE: Actor, b. Auckland. New Zea-
land. Aug. 22, 1890; h. 6 ft. 2 in.; brown hair, blue-
grey eyes; hy. sculpture, architecture, cooking, book col-
lection, gardening; e. In New Zealand and by six voyages
round the world. Lett architecture for London stage
juvenile leads. Pictures. "Coming Through the Rye,"
Three Passions." "Disraeli," "Three Live Ghosts"
Return of Dr. Fu Manchu" in Hollywood. Latest
Hritish films, '•Wolfs Clothing." "Under the Red Robe."
GARFIAS. JUANITA: Actress. In 1935: "Storm Over
llij Andes," Universal.
GARGAN. EDWARD: Elder brother of William Gar-
gan. Stage experience in "My Maryland," "Rose Marie,"
..k2°'^ J^^'"''^" '""^ """'y o'I'ers. In 1933 appeared in
Ihe Girl In 419," "Gambling Ship."" "Three-Cornered
Moon," Paramount. In 1934: "Twentieth Century." Co-
lumbia; "Wild Gold," Fox; "Behold My Wife." Para-
mount; "Registered Nurse. " First National. In 1935:
The Gilded Lily." "Here Comes Cookie," "Handi
Across the Table." "The Bride Comes Home." Paramount;
'Lehmd the Green Lights." Mascot; "We're in the
Money,"' Warner; "False Pretenses," Chesterfield. In
1936: "Ceiling Zero." "Stage Struck." FN; "Dangerous
Waters.' "My Man Godfrey." "Nobody's Fool." "Two in
a Crowd," U; "Hearts in Bondage." Republic; "Grand
■luiy."" RKO-Radio; "Wives Never Know." Paramount;
Great Guy." GN.
GARGAN, WILLIAM: Actor. b. Brooklyn. N Y..
July 17, 1905; h. 6 feet; blue eyes and light hair; w. 17u
pounds; p. William and Irene Gargan. non-professionals;
e. St. Francis Xavier Grade School and St. James High
School. m. Pat Kenny. Stage experience: "Aloma of
the South Seas," "Chicago."" "The War Song,"" "Animal
Kingdom.' and others. Screen appearances in Paramount's
"Misleading Lady."' United Artists' "Rain." Under con-
tract to RKO Radio, appeared in "Sport Parade." and
played same role on stage In ■"Animal Kingdom."" Ap-
peared on screen in 1933 in "'Lucky Devils'" and ""Sweep-
ings." "Emergency Call.'" "Headline Shooter.'" '"Aggie
Appleby, Maker of Men,"" Radio; "Story of Temple
Drake." Paramount; "'Night Flight."" MGM ; "Strictly
Dynamite, RKO; "Four Frightened People," Paramount.
In ,1934: "British Agent." First National; "The Line-
up. Columbia. In 19.35: in England for Gaumont-British.
They Are Looking Up." and others; "Bright Lights "
"Black Fury," "Traveling Saleslady," First National;
'Night at the Ritz," "Broadway Gondolier." "Don't Bet
on Blondes," Warner. In 1936: "Man Hunt." Warner;
"The Milky Way." "The Sky Parade." Paramount; "Navy
Born." Republic; "Alibi for Murder," Columbia; "Flying
Hostess," U. In 1937: "You Only Live Once," UA.
GARGANOFF. LEON: French producer. In 1935
produced "Thunder in the East." featuring Merle Oberon.
Charles Boyer. and released through United Artists It
Wiis produced under the title of "The Battle."
GARGOUR: Production executive. In 1937: "Pepe Le
.Moko." Paris Film Production.
GARLAND. JUDY: Actress. In 1936: "Pigskin
Parade," 20th Century-Fox.
GARMAN. LAURITZ: Vice-president and Manager.
.'Suburban Amusement and Development Co. b. CO years
ago. Was vice president of MPTO of Maryland.
GARMES, LEE: Director, producer. photographer.
Handled the photography on "The Grand Duchess and
the Waiter." "Garden qf Allah." "Morocco," "An
American Tragedy," "City Streets," "Dishonored,"
"Fighting Caravans." "Whoopee," "Lilies of the Field,"
and "Shanghai Express." In 1933: "Zoo in Budapest,"
"Shanghai Madness," "My Lips Betray." Fox. In 1934:
"I Am Suzanne." Fox. Directed: "Crime Without Pas-
sion," "Once In a Blue Moon." Paramount. In 1935:
"The Scoundrel." Paramoufit. In 1936: "Dreaming Lips."
UA. In 1937: "The Sky Is the Limit." London. Pro-
duced "Lilac Domino." Capitol.
GARNER, B. B.: General manager of theatre opera-
tions, Tampa. Fla. ; b. Florence, .Ala., Jan. 10. 1893; e.
Gar — Gar
State Normal College; married. Operated own theatres at
Florence; later partner S. A. Lynch Entertainments, Lakn
land. Fla. Associated with E. J. Sparks since 1920.
GAIRNER,
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
GARNETT, TAY: Director, b. Los Angeles. Cal. ; p.
William and Rachael Taylor Garnett; e. in Los Angeles;
div. Patsy Ruth Miller, actress; hy. yachting and Hying.
Entered picture business in 1920; directed "The Spieler,"
"Celebrity" for Pathe; wrote stories for "Skyscraper"
and "Power"; co-author and scenarist and directed "The
Flying Fool"; wrote adaptation and directed '"Oh. Yeah?";
directed "Officer O'Brien," Pathe; wrote story and directed
"Her Man," "Prestige," "Bad Company," Pathe. In
1932: "One Way Passage." Warner; "O. K. America. "
"Destination Unknown." Universal. In 1933: ".S. O. S.
Iceberg." Universal. In 1935, directed "China Seas."
MGM. Published first novel. "Man Laughs Back"; di-
rected "She Couldn't Take It." Columbia. In 1936:
"Professional Soldier." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Love
Is News," "Slave Ship," 20th Century-Fox. Is pro-
ducing and directing "World Cruise."
GARON, PAULINE: Actress. r. n. Marie Pauline
Garon; b. Montreal. Que.; h. 5 feet 1V4 Inches; blond
hair and hazel eyes; w. 96 pounds; p. Victoria Connick
and Pierre Garon. non-professionals; e. Sacred Heart con-
vent. Montreal. Canada; div. Lowell Sherman, professional;
hy. music, art and swimming. Has appeared In the fol-
lowing stage productions. "Buddies,"" "Sonny" and "Lilies
of the Field""; and in the screen productions. '"Sonny."
"Adam's Rib," "Satan in Sables."" "Compromise." '"The
Gamblers" and (1929) "Must We Marry." Trinity; In
1930 "Lovers' Delight."" Educational. Jack White Talking
Pictures; Vitaphone No. 3825. "Letters." In 1933:
"Phantom Broadcast." Monogram; "One Year Later."'
-Mlied; "By Appointment Only," Chesterfield. In 1935:
"The White Cockatoo." Warner; "Becky Sharp," RKO-
Pioneer. In 1937: "Her Husband's Secretary," WB.
GARR, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GARRALAGA, MARTIN: Actor. In 1936: "A Message
to Garcia," 2l)th Century-Fox.
GARRAT, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
GARRETT, GRANT: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
m additional dialogue of "Cockeyed Cavaliers." RKO:
;ollaborated on screen play of "Home on the Range."
"Belle of the Nineties." Paramount. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "The Rainmakers," "The Nitwits," RKO-
Radio; collaborated on "Rumba," "Big Broadcast of
1936." "Mississippi." Paramount.
GARRETT. OLIVER H. P.: Writer, b. New Bedford,
Mass., May 6, 1897. e. Kent School and Williams Col-
lege. Was reporter for the Boston Traveler; worked for
Associated Press of Boston. New York Evening Sun.
.Morning World and Evening Globe: wrote magazine stories
for "The New Yorker. New Republic and Mercury. Three
years ago was given contract to write for Paramount and
sent to Hollywood; wrote original story. "The Drag
Net," in which George Bancroft was starred; since then
has written "Street of Chance," "For the Defense";
adaptations for "Ladies of the Mob." "Forgotten Faces "
'"Chinatown Nights." ""rhe Texan." recently completed
adaptations and dialogue for "Moby Dick," "Three Fares
East" for Warner; 1930-31 Paramount pictures incluili
"Scandal Sheet" and "City Streets." In 1932: "World
and the Flesh," "Man from Yesterday,"" "If I Had a
Million." "Vice Squad." Paramount; "Night Nurse."
Warner. In 1933: "Story of Temple Drakes" Paramount;
"Night Flight." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play of "Manhattan Melodrama," MGM. In 1935: with
Joseph L. Mankiewicz won Academy award of best original
of -1934 as co-author of "Manhattan Melodrama." In
1935: screen play. "She Couldn't Take It." Columbia.
In 1937: story '"Her Husband Lies." Paramount.
GARRETT. OTIS: Film editor and writer. In 1933:
"The World Gone Mad." "The Sin of Nora Moran."
Majestic. In 1935 collaborated on screen play, "Age of
Indiscretion." "O'Shaughnessey's Boy. "MGM. In 19:i6:
film editor "Flying Hostess," U.
GARRETT. ROBERT EDMUND FRANCIS GRIM-
SHAW: Executive. Joint managing director. Garrett Kle-
ment Pictures. Ltd.. London; b. Tadworth. Surrey. England,
Oct. 2. 1910; educated at Cambridge LTniversity. Uni-
versities of Munich and Bonn and the Sorbonne. Paris.
Studied for the British Diplomatic Service. Co-producer
of ""A Woman Alone." and "The Amazing Quest of .Mr.
Ernest Bliss."
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GARRETT, WILLIAM: Writer. In 1937: wrote novel
"The Man in the Mirror," Twickenham.
GARRICK, GENE: Actor. r. n. Eugene Francis
Gericke. b. Ouatonna, Minn., Dec. 13, 1916; h. 6 ft.
1 In.; w. 152 pounds; blue eyes and blond hair; fc.
attended Univ. of .Minnesota. In 1937: "The Road Back."
Universal.
GARRICK, JOHN: Actor. r. n. John Nichols; b.
Brighton. England, August 31, 1902; h. 5 feet 10V4
Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; p. Florence and Arthur
NichoUs; e. Brighton College; chief hobby, swimming,
rowing and fishing. Was on the stage in Australia in
"Rose Marie" for two years. Played leading roles in "The
Desert Song," "Katja," "The Dancer," "Princess
Charming," and "Wishing Well" on the Pacific Coast.
On screen In "Married in Hollywood." "Just Imagine."
"Sky Hawk," "Charlie Chan Carries On," Fox. In 1935:
"Turn of the Tide." British National Films. In 193C:
"A Woman Alone," General Filois.
GARRISON, J. E.: Branch manager, St. Louis. b.
Kiev, Rus.sia, Aug. 1, 1897; e. Central high school and
Univ. of Minnesota. Started as usher in Odeon Theatre,
motion picture operator for same theatre. Became as-
sociated with Zenith Film Co. of Duluth as all-around
man, then salesman for Paramount in Minneapolis, sales-
man and assistant manager FN and Universal, manager
Universal In Albany. Minneapolis. St. Louis.
GARRISON, WILTON MAYS: Theatre editor. The
Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina: b. Easley,
S. C, Oct. 1, 1906: D. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Garrison:
e. high school, prep school, and B.S. in Journalism at
Washington and Lee University. Lexington. Va. Has
been reporter, sports editor and theatre editor, columnist
and book reviewer in two years of extra work and nine
years of regular work on three South Carolina newspapers.
GARRON,
Almanac.)
KURT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
GARSON. CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Once in a
Million," ABP.
GARSTIN, CROSBIE: Author. Wrote novel, "China
Seas," screened in 1935 by MGM.
GARTH, DAVID: Writer. In 1936: wrote story which
was the basis of "Hideaway Girl," Paramount.
GARTNER, CHARLES L. : Foreign Publicity Manage.',
Paramount Pictures, Inc., Paramount Building, New York
City; b. New York City, Feb. 23, 1899; parents.
Wilhemlna and Frederick Gartner; e. public schools and
one year at Columbia University. First job was for
short period with brokerage house before joining Para-
mount in 1916. Was writing press sheet ads until en-
listment In Army in 1917. Returned from France to
Paramount as member of publicity department; transferred
to Paramount foreign department in 1926 ; appointed foreign
publicity manager. Paramount Pictures. Inc., on Jan.
30. 1934.
GARTON, W. L.: Executive. Assistant general manager
and export manager, Sound City (Films). Ltd.. London,
m. Dorothea Fache; p. father. Col. Willoughby Garton; e.
St. Lawrence. Repton and private tutor. Military service
1914-1921 (major M. B. E.). Sales manager. Plat (Eng-
land) Ltd.; director. Maxwell Marson, Ltd. Joined Sound
City in 1932.
GARVER. DAVE: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GARVER, OLIVER B.: With MGM. Studio Adver
tising Dept.. producing trailers, b. Peoria. 111.. March
11, 1900; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 165
pounds; p. Edna Bailey and W. H. H. Garver; e. Holly-
wood high school and the California Institute of Technology;
m. Frances Parker, July 2. 1925. non-professional. Experi-
ence as follows: with the sports department of the Los An-
geles Times, 1923; advertising and publicity director, Stan-
ley W. Smith, Inc., Southern California distributors. Peerless
automobiles, 1924-25; then joined Cecil B. DeMille pub-
licity staff. November, 1925; became personal representa-
tive for Rod LaRocque. October, 1927; and in June. 1928,
bi^ijme associated with Harry Hammond Beall In freelance
piirtlicity enterprises. Joined Paramount nubllcitv staff
in January. 1930. President of Warapas. 1935-36. 1931-36:
"yith Hollywood Studio of National .screen Service, cre-
ating and editing trailers. Joined MGM Studio Advertis-
ing Dept., producing trailers.
GARVEY, ED: Actor. In 1936: "Soak the Rich,"
Paramount.
GARVEY, STANLEY: Writer. In 1935: original,
"Every Night at Eight," Paramount.
GARVIN, ANITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GARYN, PAT: Western Division Manager, The March
of Time; b. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 5, 1890; p. Daniel and
Emily Wilkinson Garyn; e. St. Louis University: married.
Operated theatres. With Fox Film Corporation, then
issistant to Winfleld Sheehan. Assistant general sales
manager, Goldwyn Company. Central division manager,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; general manager. National Screen
Service. In 1935: distributed short picture, "OMahoney-
George Bout," Ambuder Co.
GASIOROWSKI. WACLAW: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
GASNIER. LOUIS: Director, b. Paris, France, Sep-
tember 15, 1882; hy. reading, writing and driving. For
ten years he was a stage actor in the French capital, and
later was offered the managership of the Paris theatre,
which he accepted. He started his film career with Pathe
Freres and for fourteen years was general manager of the
producing company. For two years after that, Gasnier
was vice-president of Pathe Freres. In 1916 he organized
Astra Film Company and produced a picture with Fanny
Ward, later making three serials with Mrs. Vernon Castle.
For Paramount he directed "Darkened Rooms." "Shadow
of the Law," "Slightly Scarlet," "Mysterious Mr. Parks,"
"Virtuous Sin," "The General," "Silence." "Lawyer's
Secret." In 1932: "Strange Case of Clara Deane." "For-
gotten Commandments," Paramount. In 1933: "Gambling
Ship," "Topaze," "Fedora," Paramount. In 1935: col-
laborated on direction, "The Last Outpost," Paramount.
GAST, KARL B.: Exhibitor. Madrid Theatre, Akron,
Ind. ; b. Akron, Ind., May 11, 1888; married; p. Andrew
A. and Florence B. Gast; e. high school and business
college. Early life In tile and brick manufacturing and
later general superintendent Akron Light Heat Power Co.
Purchased half interest in old Swastika theatre with
Clarence Erb, now of Belzoni, Miss., October, 1918.
Purchased Mr. Erb's share January, 1919. Operated In
old 140-seat building until September 4, 1919. Built new
theatre named Argonne, 315 seats and small stage. De-
cember 10. 1930, remodeled Argonna and renamed Madrid.
GATES, ELEANOR: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story, "The Poor Little Rich Girl," 2Bih Century-Fox.
GATES, HARVEY H.: Writer, b. Hawaii, January 19,
1894; h. 5 feet lOVi inches; light hair and blue eyes;
w. 180 pounds; p. non-professionals: e. public schools of
Salt Lake City, Utah, and University of Utah; m. Lucie
Genez, professional; hy. hunting and horses. Was a
newspaper reporter. Entered pictures in 1912 and wrote
scenarios of the following: "The Barrier," "Drivin"
Thru," "Life of an Actress," "The Brute." "Heaven on
Earth," "Black Diamond Express," "Bush Leaguer."
"Sailors' Sweetheart," "Brass Knuckles," "Across the
Atlantic." "Rlnty of the Desert," "The Terror," "Re-
deeming Sin," "Stark JIad," "The Desert Song," "From
Headquarters." for Warner Bros.; "Hearts In Exile."
"What a Man." "In the Next Boom." Wrote "Say It
With Songs," "Forward Pass." "Halfway to Heaven"
and "Glad Rag Doll." Under contract to MGM. and
adapted "Sea Eagles." In 1931: collaborated on "Hell
Divers," MGM; story and screen plav "Sky Raiders,"
Columbia. In 1932: "If I Had a Million." "Madame
Racketeer," Paramount; screen play "County Fair," Mono-
gram. In 1933: collaborated on screen play "The Mys-
sterious Rider," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play "The Band Plays On." MGM. In 1935: col-
laborated on adaptation. "The Werewolf of London,"
"Manhattan Moon." Universal; collaborated on story.
"O'Shaughnessey's Boy," MGM: ''The Daring Young
Man." Fox; collaborated on "The Lives of a Bengal
Lancer." Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play,
"The Voice of Bugle Ann," MGM; collaborated screen play
"Flying Hostess," U. In 1937; collaborated on adaptation
of "WTien's Your Birthday?" RKO-Radio.
GATES, JOHNNY: Assistant director. In 1936: "Hearts
Divided," WB.
GATES, ROY P.: President. Beacon Films, Inc.; b.
Houston, Texas, January 19, 1894 ; p. David S. and Georgia
Ann; e. University of Chicago; m. Irene Vasburgh; has one
son, Roy, Jr. Time prior to 1928 largely devoted to avia-
tion; president Gaspar Air Company. Entered pictures as
producer and was associated with production and distribu-
tion of "The Silent Enemy" and "The Viking." Was
vice-president and general sales manager of Beacon Films.
Inc., before assuming presidency.
GATESON, MARJORIE: Actress, b. Brooklyn. NY.;
h. 5 feet iVz inches; w. 120 pounds; blond hair, blue
eyes. Grew up in religious surroundings. Played musical
comedy parts, sang In vaudeville and appeared In
Shakespearean plays. Some of her stage successes were
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"Street Scene." "The Love Letter" and others. On screen
in 1933 appeared in "Lilly Turner," First National;
"Melody Cruise." "Blind Adventure." Radio; "The
Cocktail Hour." "Fok." Columbia: "'Bureau of Missing
Persons," "Lady Killer," Warner: "Walls of Gold,"
Poi: "Let's Fall in Love," Columbia. In 1934: "Happi-
ness Ahead." "HI, Nellie." Warnor; "Cominj; Out
Party," Fo.x; "Operator 13." MGM. In 1935: "Goln' to
Town," Paramount; "His Family Tree," RKO; "Your
TTnrle Dudley," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Milky
Way." "BiK Brown Eyes," "Three Married Men,"
Paramount; RKO short product; "Private Number." "The
First Baby." 20th Century-Fox: "The Gentleman From
Louisiana," Republic; "The Man I Marry." TJ. In 1937:
"Arizona Mahoney." Paramount.
GATZERT, NATE: Writer and art director. In 1933,
story and dialogue, "Strawberry Roan." art direction of
"Gun .Justice," Universal; screen story and screen play
"The Fiddlln" Buckaroo," "Strawberry Roan," Universal.
In 1934: wrote story and screen play of "Wheels of
Destiny," screen play and dialogue of "Smoking Guns,"
story, screen play, "Honor of the Range." In 1935:
screen play "Western Frontier," "Western Courage,"
"Twain Shall Meet." "Leave No Trace," Columbia;
screen story and screen play "Lawless Riders." "Roaring
West." Universal. In 1936: screen storv and screen
play "The Fugitive Sheriff," "The Unknown Ranger,"
Columbia; screen play "Avenging Waters." "Heroes of
the Range." "Ranger Courage," Columbia.
GAUDIO. TONY: Cameraman, r. n. Gaetano Gaudio;
b. Rome, 1885. coming from a family of noted photogra-
phers. Began his career with the old Vitagraph company
In New York as head of Us celluloid laboratories, later
taking charge of camera and laboratory work at the old
Imp company, headed by Carl Laemmle; in 1911 went
to Hollywood and was placed In charge of all camera work
at Universal. Was cameraman for Marshall Neilan. Allan
Dwan, Norma Talmadge, Greta Garbo, Douglas Fairbanks
and others. Next under long term contract to Howard
Hughes. Caddo Productions. In 1933: "Silk Express."
"Voltaire." "Private Detective 62." "The Narrow Cor-
ner." "Lady Killer," Warner: "Ladles Must Love,"
I^niversal: "The World Changes," First National. In
1934: "Mandalay," "Fog Over Frisco," First National:
"Upperworld." Warner. In 1935: "The White Cockatoo."
■Bordertown," "Oil for the Lamps of China," "Front
Page Woman," "Little Big Shot," "Dr. Socrates,"
Warner: collaborated on photography, "Go Into Your
Dance." First National: photography, "The Case of the
Lucky Legs." FN. In 1936: photography. "The Story of
Louis Pasteur," "The White Angel," FN; "Anthony Ad-
verse." "God's County and the Woman," WB. In 1937:
"The King and the Chorus Girl." WB. Won 1936
Academy Award for photography "Anthony Adverse."
GAUDREAU. L. E.: Purchasing Agent. RKO-Radio.
1933; b. Bath. Me., June 16; married; e. Quincy High
School. Quincy. Mass.. Vocational High School, New Lon-
don. Conn., and Pace Institute, Boston. Worked for Beth-
lehem Steel Company. 1922-27. Worked in various depart-
ments RKO. In 1933 to present post.
GAUSMAN, RUSSELL A.: Manager of property de-
partment. Universal. b. St. Louis. July 4, 1892; h.
6 ft.; w. 186 pounds: p. Cornelia F. ; e. high school:
married and has one son. In industry 22 years. With
Universal 18 years. ■
GAVIN, JESS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GAWTKORNE, PETER: Actor, b. Queen's County. Ire-
land. September 1, 1884. Stage experience in London
dating from 1906. In Hollywood from 1925-1931. among
the best-known films In which he played being "Behind
that Curtain," "Sunny Side Up" (Fox) and "Temple
Tower" (Fox). Now in England where he has appeared
in many talkers, among them: "The Flag Lieutenant"
(19,32) B & D; "Jack's the Boy" (1932) Gainsborough:
Lodger (1933) Twickenham; "Prince of Arcadia" (1933)
Nettlefold-Fogwell: "A Cuckoo in the Nest" (1933)
Gaumont-Brltish: "Grand Prix" (1934). In 1934- "Some-
thing Always Happens." Warner Bros.. Ltd. In 1935:
"Dirty Work." Gaumont-British. In 1936: "A Woman
Alone," General Films: "The Amazing Quest," UA; "East
Meets West," "Everybody Dance," GB.
GAY, GREGORY: Actor, b. St. Petersburg, Russia,
October 10, 1900; h. 6 feet; light brown hair and dark
blue eyes; w. 165 pounds: p. Anne Novitoff and Gregory
Gay, professionals; e. Navy Cadet school, St. Petersburg;
hy. swimming and skating. He was on the stage In China
for two years and in .-Xmerica for one year and appeared
in the following: "Playthings," "St. John's Night,"
"Jealousy" and "Artzebacker." Screen experience of six
years and appeared in the following: "Tempest" and "Case
of Lena Smith" for Universal; "Black Watch" and "They
Gat— Gel
Had to See Paris." for Fox; "Song of the Flame," for
First National; also a short, "The Cossack's Bride." In
1936: "Charlie Clian at the Opera." 20th Century-Fox;
"That Girl from Paris," RKO-Radlo.
GAY. JOAN: Actress. In 1935: "Stranded." Warner.
GAY, NOEL: Musical direction. "Sleepless Nights."
Remington, 1933. Collaborated on "Britannia of Bil-
lingsgate," Gaumont-Brltish; "The Song You Gave Me,"
B.I.P.
GAYE. GREGORY: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"Handy Andy." Fox; "Affairs of a Gentleman." Uni-
versal. In 1936: "Dodsworth," UA; "Under Your Spell."
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Mama Steps Out," MGM.
GAYLORD, JOAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GAYNOR, JANET: Actress. b. Philadelphia. Pa..
October 6. 1906; h. 5 feet; red hair and brown eyes; w.
100 pounds; p. Laura and Frank Gaynor. non-professionals;
e. Polytechnic high school. San Francisco; no stage train-
ing; div. Lydell Peck; hy. golf and swimming. Many
years of screen activity during which time she has
appeared In "Seventh Heaven." "Street Angel." "Sun-
rise." "Four Devils," "The Return of Peter Grimm."
"Pigs." "The Johnstown Flood." "Christina." "Lucky
Star" (1929). "Sunny Side Up" (1929). all for Fox;
"Happy Days" (1930). "High Society Blues": (1931-32).
"Delicious." Fox; (1932) "The First Year," "Tess of
the Storm Country." (1933) "Adorable." "State Fair."
"Paddy. The Next Best Thing." In 1934: "Carolina."
"Servants' Entrance." "Change of Heart." all Fox In
1935: "One More Spring," "The Farmer Takes a Wife.'
Fox. In 1936: "Small Town Girl." MGM; "Ladies in
Love." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "A Star Is Born."
UA.
GEARY, A.: Sound technician. In 1935: "Doctor's
Orders." British International. In 1936: "A Star Fell
from Heaven," ABP.
GEARY, MAINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
GEBAUER, OLLY: Actress. In 1936: "Ein Llebersro-
inan im Hause Habsburg." Casino.
GEE, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GEE, JOHNNY: Child singer. In 1935: Tltaphone
short product.
GEFFERY, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "Bright
Lights," FN.
GEHRING, WILLIAM C: Central Division Manager,
20th Century-Fox, 444 West 56th Street, New York City. b.
Rensselaer, N. Y.. September 8, 1897; married: e. Penn-
sylvania State. Entered army service after college, then
went into motion picture Industry. 1918-29. Fox Film,
from office clerk to branch manager in following exchanges-
Buffalo, Detroit, Albany. Salt Lake City, Montreal, Tor-
onto. 1929-31, eastern division manager. Tiffany Produc-
tions. Inc., supervising Buffalo. Albany, Washington and
Philadelphia. Returned to Fox Film as branch manager.
April, 1931. Cincinnati exchange. Then as sales manager
of Fox in Chicago. In January. 1937, promoted to present
position.
iSEHRUNG, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GELL, W. J.: Managing Director. Pathe Pictures. Ltd.,
London. With the Gaumont Company in various capaci-
ties since 1910. becoming joint general manager in 1922.
f]lected to Board in 1928 as joint managing director,
becoming sole managing director in 1929. With the
merging of interests of the company into Gaumont-British
Picture Corporation he became a director of various sub-
sidiaries, but completely severed his connection with the
Corporation in 1933. Subsequently joined Pathe Pictures,
an affiliate of BIP as managing director, being also
elected to the Board of British Instructional Films, an
associated concern.
GELLER, J. LOUIS: Independent Exhibitor. Graduate
of De Witt Clinton high school. New York. Married and
has two daughters and a son. Started in exhibition in
1912 when he was prevailed upon to quit New York
University upon the death of his father and take over
management of the 86th St. Garden in New York. In
iiddition to operating this house, he has the Palace.
Jersey City, and the Park, Newark. He also has Interests
in a number of theatres leased to exhibitors, including
the Star, Brooklyn. A director of Consolidated Theatres.
Ltd., of Canada; chairman of the board of the Roya!
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Industrial Rank of New York: vice-president of tlie
Tlicatre Owners Chamber of Commerce.
GELLNER, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. I
GELSEY, ERWIN S.: Writer. b. New York City
.lanuary 1. 1903; h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown eyes and rea
hair; w. 145 Dounds; e. University of Columbia: hy.
tennis and chess. Entered film business with Paramount
as assistant to Walter Wanger six years ago. Scenario
editor Universal and Columbia, story editor for Para-
mount, Long Island, and XIOM, writinf; at Warners. In
1932: "Strange Love of Molly Louvain." ".Jewel Robbery,"
"Scarlet Dawn." "Grand Slam." "Silver Dollar." Warner.
In 1933: "Gold Diggers of 1933." "The Life of .Timmy
Dolan"; collaborated on screen story, "Flying Down to
Rio," Radio. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of "The
Personality Kid." First National; collaborated on dialogue,
"Friends of Mr. Sweeney." "Sweet Adeline," Warner:
collaborated on "Man Who Reclaimed His Head," Uni-
versal. In 1935: collaborated on "We're in the Money."
Warner. In 1936: screen play. "Muss 'Em Up," "Swing
Time." RKO; collaborated on screen story "The Big
Broadcast of 1937," Paramount.
GENGARLI. G.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
"La Dame aus
GENIN, IRMA: Actress. In 1935
Canielias." Les Distributeurs Francals.
GENINA, AUGUSTO: Director. In 1936: "Squadronc
Bianco" ("Wliitc Squadron"), ENIC.
GENSCHOW, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GENSLER. LEWIS E.: Composer. In 1934 wrote
music of ".Melody in Spring," Paramount. In 1935: wrote
music, and collaborated on story. "Old Man Rhythm."
RKO; collaborated on music and lyrics, "Ship Cafe."
Paramount; supervisor, "Millions in the Air." Paramount.
In 1936: "Yours for the Asking," "The Big Broadcast
cf 1937," Paramount.
GENTLE, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
GENTNER. WILLY SCHMIDT: Music. In 1937: "Mas-
iiucradc in Vienna." George Kraska.
GEOFFREY, WALLACE: Actor and writer. In 1934
appeared in "The Return of Bulldog Drummond," British
International. Wrote play. "The Scotland Yard Mystery."
filmed in 1934 by BIP. In 1936: appeared in "Spy 77,"
First Division.
GEORGE. GLADYS: Actress. r. n. Gladys Fowler;
b. Hatton. Maine; h. 5 feet 3 inches; blond hair and
hazel eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Sir Arthur and Lady Clare,
professionals: e. Boston public schools and tutors; m.
Edward H. Fowler. Dec. 16. 1933; hy. swimming, riding
and cooking. Travelled with parents all over United
States, appearing with them. Travels include Canada.
Mexico and Hawaii. In 1920 appeared in Charles Ra.V
picture. "Red Hot Dollars." In 1918. at 15, appeared
in "The Betrothal." with Isadora Duncan. Stage plays
include "Queer People." "Milky Way" and "Personal
Appearance." in which she toured. In 1934 appeared in
"Straight is the Way." MG.M. In 1936; "Valiant is the
Word for Carrie." Paramount. Home, Springfield, Mass.
GEORGE, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GEORGE, MAUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
GEORGE. MURIEL: Actress, r.n. same. b. London.
lOngland. Aug. 29. 1886; h. 5 feet 2% inches; fair hair,
liUie eyes; m. Ernest Butcher; hy. reading, gardening; p.
Isabel & Robert George, singers: e. private school. Music
hall act with husband many years. Films: "Yes Mr.
Brown." B & D; "Nell Gwyn" (1934), B & D: "Some-
thing Always Happens" (1934). Warner; "My Song for
Vou" (1934). Gaumont-Brltish: "Old Faithful" (1935).
Universal: "French Salad " (1935). British Lion: "Lime-
light" (1935). Herbert Wilcox; "Whom the Gods Love."
ATP; "Not So Dusty." Radio. In 1936: "Busman's Holi-
day." Iji stage play. "Song of the Road." In 1937:
"Merry Goes to Town." George King Production; "The
Man Without a Home." ATP.
GEORGE, WILLARD H.:
.Tim," Universal.
GEORGES and JALNA: Players
Dance." MG.M.
GERAGHTY. CARMELITA:
Furs. In 1935: "Diamond
Ind. ; e. New York City and Hollywood; h. 5 feet 4H
inches; w. 122 pounds; brown hair; m. Carey Wilson. In
pictures in 1924. Played In "To Have and to Hold."
"My Lady of Whims," "Great Gatsby," "Good-bye Kiss."
"My Best Girl." "Object Alimony." Columbia; Noel
Farley in "Paris Bound." Pathe; "South of Panama,"
Chesterfield; "The Mississippi Gambler," Universal;
.Alvarez Guerra in "This Thing Called Love," Pathe;
Winifred Blake in "After the Fog," Beacon; "Fifty Mil-
lion Frenchmen," Warner Bros.
GERAGHTY, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Vlmanac. )
GERAGHTY, GERALD: Writer. In 1933. "Sunset
"ass"; together with .Tack Cunningham wrote screen play.
"Under the Tonto Rim." Paramount. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play "The Miracle Rider," Mascot;
screen play "The Scoop," B.&D. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, "Bar 20 Rides Again," Paramount; "The
Adventures of Frank Merriwell." Universal. In 1936:
"The Jungle Princess," Paramount.
GERAGHTY, MAURICE: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on screen story and screen play "The Miracle Rider."
JIascot; collaborated on screen story "The Fighting Ma-
rines," "The Adventures of Rex and Rinty," Mascot. In
1935: collaborated on screen story and screen play "The
Adventures of Frank Merriwell. " TIniversal. In 1936: col-
laborated on "The Vigilantes Are Coming," "Undersea
Kingdom." Republic.
GERAGHTY, MAURICE JEAN: Writer. Universal.
I). Rushville. Ind., Sept. 29. 1908; h. 5 ft. 11 in.;
w. 150 pounds; p. Tom and Ethel Dale Geraghty; e.
high school and Princeton ITniv. ; m. Betty Holsey.
GERAGHTY, TOM: Writer, b. Rushville, Ind.. April
10. l.s.S.l: |). Mary and James; e. Rushville high school;
m. Carmen Kthcl Dale; hy. golf, riding, bridge and
swimming. Author of more than one hundred original:
and adaptations for Douglas Fairbanks. Sr. . W. C. Fields.
Thomas Meighan. Gloria Swansnn, Joe E. Brown. Will
Rogers, and many others. Wrote screen play and was
associate producer of "Wings of the Morning"; screen
play "Two's Company," "No Limil," "Church Mouse,"
"Riviera." "Funny Face." "Keep Your Seats. Please";
original "So You Wont Talk." "Everything's Rhythm."
"Jiggery Pokery" ; dialogue "I'll Take the Low Road."
"Jump for Glory."
GERALD, ARA: Actress. Has appeared on the New
York stage In 1931: "Enlighten Thy Daughter." Ex-
ploitation Pictures. In 1936: "The Wliite Angel." FN.
GERALD. JIM: Actor. In 1934 anpeared In "The
Constant Nymph." Fox. In 1936: "The Robber Sym-
phony." produced by Concordia.
GERARD, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GERAY, STEVE: Actor. In 1935: "Dance Band."
"The Student's Romance." BIP. In 1936; "A Star Fell
from Heaven." ABP.
GERETY, THOMAS W.: Advertising, MGM; home
office, 1540 Broadway, N. Y. b. Bridgeport, Conn., Feb.
13. 1898; e. high school, Patchogue, N. Y.. 1915; 2nd
Lieut. F..\.U.S.A., 1918; graduate of New York Univer-
sity. 1921. Started with Selznick Pictures. 1920. W. W.
Hodkinson Corporation. 1921-22. 1923-26 with Universal
Pictures, assistant advertising manager, advertising man-
ager; 1925-26 instructor advertising copy, N.Y.U. ; 1927-28.
advertising manager, Warner Bros. 1929. advertising de-
partment. AIGM.
GERHARD, GEORGE: Special publicity representative
for RKO Radio I'ictures. Inc. b. East Providence. R. I..
January 3. 1888; m. Inez Sabastian. novelist. Entered
newspaper business on Providence Journal, and later worked
on papers of Boston. Buffalo. Jacksonville, Newark and
New York. Was motion picture editor of the New York
Evening World the last eight years of its existence. Pub-
licity director of T'nited .Artists, two years. Radio City
Jtuaic Hall, one year, and Cosmopolitan Productions and
Hearst .Metrotnne News, two years.
GERHARDT, KARL:
manac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
In 1935: "The Rich Uncle."
In 1936: "Born to
Actress. b. Rushville,
GERI, ADOLFO: Actor
Capilani.
GERING. MARION: Writer and director, b. Bostnfl
on Don, South Russia; e. in Russia; m, Dorothy Libaire
actress; hy. reading, rowing and riding. Thirteen year?
in theatrical enterprises; adaptor of numerous foreign
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stories into plays; in 1923 when the intelligentsia of
Moscow was agitated over the question of whether Russian
theatrical art was to be dominated by influences from
the East or West, was sent to Siberia. Mongolia and
Tibet; the following year was dispatched to this country
on a similar mission; in Chicago he produced Kelser's
"Gas" at the Goodman Memorial theatre; executive ei-
perlence obtained in Chicago 1925-27 when he founded
and directed the Chicago Play Producing company: in
1927 wrote a book on the American theatre which was
published in Russia; found that New York producers
were unwilling to entrust him with American plays, on
account of his sliglit knowledge of English, so he bought
the rights to "Skidding" with a partner and produced it
himself: likewise "Broken Dishes" and "Lost Sheep."
Directed "Bad Girl" and other plays in New York.
Under contract to Paramount. Directed "I Take This
Woman," "Twenty-four Hours" and "Ladies of the Big
House," "Devil and the Deep." "Madame Butterfly." In
19?,^: "Jennie Gerhardt." "Pick-Up." Paramount. In
1934: directed "Good Dame," "Thirty Day Prinoe.s.i,'
"Ready for Love." Paramount. In 193.'): "Rumba." Para-
mount; "Lady of Secrets," Columbia. In 1936: "Rose of
the Rancho." Paramount. In 1937: "Thunder in the
City." Columbia.
GERMAN. EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.■iliiianac.)
GERMAN. WILLIAM J.: Vice president and gen-
eral manager, J. E. Brulatour. Inc. ; b. Port Hope,
Canada; p. U. JIary and Henry German; e. Ontario
business college; m. Estelle E. Wehnert; has two chil-
ilren. Began work with Eastman Kodak Company at
Rix'hester in 1906; from 1906 to 1911 in cost account-
ins department at Kodak Park Works; from 1911 to
1916 in Stockhouse auditing department; from 1916 to
1921 in charge of planning and distribution depart-
mcjit: in 1921 to New York as manager of G. M. Labo-
ratories in Long Island City and Paragon & Sen Jacq
Laboratories in Fort Lee. N. J. ; in 1922 became asso-
ciated with .7. E. Brulatour. Inc., distributors of motion
picture Him fur Eastman Ko<lak Company of Rochester,
N. Y.
GERMONPREZ. LOUIS: Assistant director. In 193.5-
"Escape from iJevils Island," "Song of the Damned "
Columbia. In 1936: "Comin" Round the Mountain." Re-
Bet." BIP; "Mister Hobo," Gaumont-British Pictures
Corporation.
GERNARDI. FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "Dinky
Warner.
GEROLDT, LUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac. )
GERRARD. DOUGLAS: Actor and Director; r D
D. G. McMurrogh Kavanagh; b. County Dublin, Ireland
August 12, 1888; h. 5 feet lOVa inches; brown hail
and eyes; w. 175 pounds; e. Heidelberg University,
Germany, Stonyhurst College, England and Dublin
Universities; hobbies include yachting, swimming, row-
ing and fox hunting. While in college specialized to
elocution, oratory and literature. Began stage career
as Shakespearean actor. Entered pictures in March 1913
opposite Pavlowa in her only film. Played with Paullnt
Frederick and Mary Pickford, then Carl Laemmle made
him feature director at Universal. Returned to acting
and appeared in the following productions: "Footloosf
Widows, "Wolf's Clothing," "Sailor Made Man,"
Omar the Tent Maker," "Commanding Officer,"
Ladles of the Night Club." "Lord and Lady Algy "
"Painted Angel" (1929). First National; "Madonna 'of
Avenue A" (1929), Warner Bros. In 1934: "Bombay
Mall," Universal; "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back."
Iinlted Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "The Ghost
Walks." Invincible. In 1936: "Under Two Flags " 20th
Cenlury-Fox.
GERRARD, GENE: Actor, r. n. Eugene O'SulIivan;
b. Claoham, London, England. August 31, 1892: h. 5
feet 10 Inches: dark hair, dark brown eyes; hy. motoring,
flying, gardening; p. non-professionals. Went on stage
as a youth and toured the world. Served during the
war in Italy. Then formed own show with Gertrude
Lawrence. Appeared in many West End mqslcal com-
edies, 'Katja, The Dancer." "Lucky Girl," "New Moon,"
'Rose Marie" and "Little Tommy Tucker." Entered
films in 1912 with the old Hepworth Company. Re-entered
films in 1931 with B.LP.. appearing in "Let's Love
and Laugh" and "My Wife's Family." Subsequently
.took on direction as well as lead in comedy fllmi
making "Out of the Blue:" In 1932: "Brother Alfred."
Lucky Girl," "Let Me Explain Dear" and "Leave It
to Me. Playing exclusively for BIP. In 1935: "It's a
Bet." BIP; "Mister Hobo," GB Pictures
Ger — Ger
GERRARD, HENRY W.: Cameraman. In 1933:
"Blind Adventure," "Little Women," Radio. In 1934:
"Man of Two Worlds." "Success at Any Price." "Of
Human Bondage," "The Little Minister." RKO.
GERRIE, FRASER M.: News editor. The Journal,
Edmonton, Alberta: b. Toronto, Ontario. Oct. 16. 1892;
0. Rev. Capt. J. P. Gerrie and Mrs. Gerrle: e. father
was graduate of McGlU University, Montreal: married,
no children. Started with Herald, Stratford. Ont.. at
age of 15; later with The Beacon, Stratford, Ont.: then
with the Advertiser. London. Ont. Went to western
Canada at 18 as editor of The Times (weekly), Yorkton.
Saskatchewan: six months later to Edmonton. Alberta.
as sports editor of the Bulletin: two years with Bulletin
(1911-12): then two years with the Journal. Edmonton,
as sports editor (1913-14). Served overseas with Prin-
cess Patricias in Canadian Expeditionary Force for four
years 1915-16-17-18. Returned to the Journal: appointed
city editor in 1928. Appointed news editor, 1935.
GERRITS, PAUL: Actor, b. West Wrlghtstown. Wis.;
h. 5 feet, lOVi inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
160 pounds: e. local grammar and high schools; hy. sports.
Worked in paper mills in Appleton and Kaukauna, later
in bridge and Iron works in North Milwaukee for 18
months. Traveled about the country, stopping In Seattle,
bricklaying for two years. Went back to roller skating,
as instructor, then in exhibitions at dance halls and
county fairs. In 1927 joined two other skaters, forming
the Crystal Pool trio, and played vaudeville for five
years. In 1932 left the act to do a single, with mono-
logue. In 1933 in "Murder at the Vanities" on stage In
New York. After show closed, did four weeks of yaude-
ville. To Hollywood In August, 1934. Appeared In
"Stolen Harmony," Paramount. In 1935: "Four Hours to
Kill." Paramount. In 1937: "On the Avenue," 20th
Century-Fox.
GERRON. KURT: Actor. Played In "The Blue
Angel," Ufa.
GERSDORF, PHIL: Publicity, b. Sherman. Texas. Aug.
31. 190U; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Laura C. Gersdorf and George
Richard Gersdorf, non^professionals: e. East Denver high
in Denver, Col., and Lewis and Clark high in Spokane,
Wash.; m. Beulah L. Metcalf. non -professional; hy.
fishing ■ and golf. Publicity experience in Terry Ram-
saye's department at the Rlvoli and Rlalto, New York;
former city manager for Southern Enterprises in Macon,
Ga. : also managed theatres and did publicity work in
Detroit for Charles H. Miles, also in Jacksonville. Fla.,
and Atlanta, Ga.. was field exploitation man for Oold-
wyn Pictures, stationed in the Cincinnati. Ohio, exchange;
went to California as director of publicity for Hunt
Stromberg. who was producing independently at the time:
later with Metro, then Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. then with
Metropolitan Pictures and with Cecil B. DeMlUe.
remaining with Pathe studio when DeMllle left to join
Metro-GoIdwyn-Mayer. Was director of publicity for
RKO Pathe Studios in Culver City and then transferred
to RKO studios in Hollywood with merging of Pathe
and Radio organizations. Was director of publicity for
Charles R. Rogers Productions in 1933. 1933-34. studio
puiilicity director for Samuel Goldwyn. In 1935 publicity
director .Sol Lesser Enterprises, Inc. With 20th Cent. -Fox.
GERSHWIN. GEORGE: Music Composer, b. Brooklyn.
N. Y.. September 26, 1898; h. 5 feet 10% Inches; black
hair and brown eyes; w. 151 pounds: e. public schools
of New York and high school of Commerce. Took a
summer course in orchestration at Columbia University:
hy. painting. After leaving school became a song plugger
for a music publishing house. Studied piano with Charles
Hambltzer and took harmony from Edward Kllenyl. Was
on the stage as accompanist for Louise Dresser and
Nora Bayes. Soloist with the New York Philharmonic
Orchestra. New York Symphony Orchestra and the
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Boston Symphony Orches-
tra; Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra and others. His
best known composition is probably "Rhapsody in Blue."
Wrote "Preludes," "An American in Paris," "Second
Rhapsody." "Cuban Overture." "Concerto in P." Com-
posed such songs as "La. La. Lucile," "Our Neil." "Girl
Crazy." "Sweet Little Devil." "Lady. Be Good." "Oh
Kay." "Strike Up the Band." "Show Girl." "Tip Toes,"
"Tell Me More." "Funny Face." Wrote the music for
George White's "Scandals" during the years 1920 to
1924. Composed the music for "Primrose" and English
productions. Songs. "Swanee," "The Man I Love."
Opera: "Porgy and Bess," Theatre Guild production;
Pulitzer Prizewinner, "Of Thee I Sing"; "Let 'Em Eat
I'ake" Motion pictures: "Delicious," Fox. In 1937:
"Sliall We Dance?" RKO-Radio.
GERSHWIN, IRA: Music Composer. b. New York
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Ser — Gib
City, December 6, 1896; h. 5 feet 6 inches; dark brown
hair and brown eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. College of
the City of New York; married; hy. collecting old books
devoted to verse, also sketching. Brother of George
Gershwin, composer and pianist. Began writing songs
when he was 22 years old.
GERSTAD, MERRITT: Cameraman. In 1933:
"Goldie Gets Along." Radio; "Only Yesterday,"
"Beloved." Universal. In 1935: "The Daring Young
Man." "Orchids to You," Fox; "A Night at the Opera,"
MGM. In 1936: photographed "High and Low" number
in "Strike Me Pink," "One Rainy Afternoon," UA; "The
Great Ziegfeld," MGM; "Girls' Dormitory," 20th Century-
Fox; "The Magnificent Brute," "The Luckiest Girl in
the World," U.
GERTZ, M. MITCHELL: President, Mitchell Gertz
.Agency, Inc. b. Providence, R. I., April 25, 1910; p.
Samuel and Rose Gertz; e. Conservatory of Music, R. I.
State College; married. Musician, teacher, insurance
broker. In exhibition In Providence, distribution in Bos-
ton, and production in Hollywood. In agency business
since 1933. President, Los Angeles Alumni Club of
Alpha EpsUon Pi Fraternity.
GERVAIS, RENE: Actor. In 1935: "Iceland Fisher-
man," Du World.
GERVAY, MARICA: Actress, r. n. Mary SchafTer; b
Budapest, Hungary, 1918; blond hair and blue eyes: p.
Alexander SchafTer, music critic, and Erzsi Gerzay, sing-
ing teacher; e. high school. In 1934, appeared In "Stu-
dents of Iglo." Hungarian musical picture.
GERVERS, F. RALPH: Advertising and Publicity.
Offices, 15(50 Broadway, New York. Formerly director of
exploitation, Columbia Pictures; b. Cincinnati, Ohio,
November 19, 1895; married and has one child; p. C.
H. Gervers, inventor, and Matilda Cooper; e. grammar
school and course in advanced English at Poor Richard
Club, Philadelphia. Started as traveling salesman, then
newspaper and amusement business. Was with S. F.
Bowser & Co ; Federal Sign System Electric Co. ; Disos-
way & Fisher, Inc. ; Thos. Cusack Co. (now General
Outdoor Advertising Co.); O'Mella Outdoor Advertising
Co. and United Artists; advertising sales manager for
a group of Long Island newspapers; in circus business
as general agent and special agent. Press rept;esenta-
tive tor Earl Carroll and other Broadway producers and
roadshow pictures, including "Around the World with
Burton Holmes." Director of publicity, Loew's Pitts-
burgh theatre, and later with Stanley-Warner's Earle
and Boyd theatres, Philadelphia. In spring of 1931
joined Columbia, resigning in 1933 to open own offices.
Past year handled publicity of "Great Manta" devil
Hsh exhibited opposite RCA Music Hall; also opening
engagement of the Moulin Rouge Caravan Movie Stars,
Washington. D. C, for United Artists and special pub-
licity on test bookings for Columbia Pictures. Personal
representative of Vaughn DeLeath, radio star. Member,
Hoard of Governors, Theatrical Press Representatives of
.\merica: Association Motion Pictures Advertisers: Friars
("lub; City Club of New York and Pen and Pencil Club.
Philadelphia.
GETCHELL, SUMNER (GUDGIE): Actor, r. n. Sum
ner Jones, b. Oakland, Cal., h. 5 feet, 7 inches: brown
hair and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Laura M. "nd
Winfield Jones, father professional; e. Berkeley high school:
hobbles include all sports. Stage career started in Alca-
zar theatre in San Francisco as child actor. On screen in
"Rolled Stockings" and "The Road to Reno";
Universal: "Many A Slip," "College Love," "The
Collegians," and "Sporting Youth series:" Warner:
"College Widow" and "Maybe It's Love." In 1936: "The
Magnificent Obsession," Universal.
GETHING, GARRETT C: Motion Picture Critic. The
Jackson Tribune, Jackson, Mich.; b. Bay City, Mich.,
Nov. 8, 1905. Critic on The Jackson Tribune for 7 years.
Director of publicity for Little Theatre Guild for two
seasons: complete coverage of the Annual Dramatic Fes-
tival staged by Robert Henderson at the U. of M.. Ann
Arbor, Mich. Has acted as press agent for several local
musical and dramatic organizations. Is copyright owner
of column. "Any Day."
GEYER, 0. R.: Publicity. Advertising Representative.
Born and educated in Missouri and entered newspaper
field on leaving school and did reportorial and editorial
work on Missouri. Oklahoma and Iowa newspapers: left
night city editorship of Des Moines Register and Leader
to take up magazine writing in 1916; to New York
in 1917 and continued magazine writing for a year;
joined publicity department of Famoua Players Laiky
Corporation in 1918 and a year later became manager
of foreign publicity and advertlsliiK. Address: 11 Weat
42nd Street, New York City.
GHERE, HIGH:
"SpitUre," RKO.
In 1934 appeared in
GIACCHETTI, FOSCO: Player. In 1936: "Squadrone
Bianco" (White Squadron), E.N.I.C.
GIANNINI, A. H.: President, United Artists. b.
San Francisco, 1874; m. and has one son, Bernard. Long
active and prominent in New SforK bank clrcies througu
identification with Bowery and East River National
Bank. Later assumed impurlant post in Bank o(
America. In 1932 returned to Los Angeles and San
Francisco where he is chairman of general executive
committee of Bank nt America. National Association.
GIBBON, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GIBBON, JAMES: Film editor. In 1933: "Bureau
of Missing Persons." Warner: "Son of a Sailor." First
National. In 1934: "A Modern Hero." First National:
"The Merry Frinks," Warner. In 1935: "In Caiiente,"
FN; "The Case of the Lucky Legs,' Warner. In 1936:
"Freshman Love," Warner.
GIBBONS. CEDRIO: Art director and director, b.
Dublin, Ireland; h. 5 feet. llVs inches; black hair and
blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Austin P. Gibbons, architect
and Veronica Shields, non-professionals; e. privately edu-
cated abroad; m. Dolores Del Rio. professional; hy. tennis.
Screen experience, art director for Thomas A. Edison
Studio, Bedford Park, New York. 1915-17 Goldwyn
Pictures Corp.. New York City and Culver City, Cal..
1918-23. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. Culver City.
Cal., since 1924. In 1933: "Made on Broadway," "The
Barbarian," "Hell Below," MGM. In 1934: "Men in
White," "Manhattan Melodrama," directed "Tarzan and
His Mate," art direction of "The Thin Man," "Operator
13," "The Painted Veil," "Stamboul Quest," "Treasure
Island," "Paris Interlude," "The Girl from Missouri,"
MGM. In 1935: art direction of "David Copperfleld,"
"The Winning Ticket," "Vanessa, Her Love Story."
"Times Square Lady," "Society Doctor." "After Office
Hours," "Baby Face Harrington," "Mark of the Vampire,"
"Reckless." "The Casino Murder Case." "Age of Indis-
cretion," "Public Hero No. 1," "Murder in tlie Fleet."
"The Flame Within," "No More Ladies," "Calm Your-
self," "Anna Karenlna," "Mad Love," "Escapade," "The
Murder Man." "Woman Wanted." "China Seas." "Here
Comes the Band," "Broadway Melody of 1936," "O'Shaugh-
nessey's Boy," "I Live My Life," "A Night at the
Opera," "Mutiny on the Bounty." "The Bishop Mis-
behaves," "Rendezvous," "It's in the Air," "Ah, Wilder-
ness," "A Tale of Two Cities," "Whipsaw," "The Last
of the Pagans," "The Perfect Gentleman," "Kind Lady,"
MOM. In 193S: "Riff Raff," "Three Live Ghosts," "Rose
Marie." "Exclusive Story." "Tough Guy." "The Garden
Murder Case." "Three Godfathers." "Wife Versus Secre-
tary." "Petticoat Fever." "Moonlight Murder," "The Un-
guarded Hour." "Absolute Quiet," "Speed." "Three Wise
Guys," "Fury," "Trouble For Two," "San Francisco."
"The Devil Doll." "Romeo and Juliet." "Susy." "Pic-
cadilly Jim," "His Brother's Wife," "The Gorgeous
Hussy," "All American Chump," "The Devil is a Sissy,"
"Libeled Lady," "Mad Holiday," "Love On the Run,"
"Born to Dance." "After the Thin Man." "Camille."
"Sinner Take All." MGM. In 1937: "Under Cover of
Night," "IVtan of the People." "Dangerous Number," "The
Good Earth," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," "Maytlme,"
"Personal Property," "A Family Affair," MGM.
GIBBONS, ELIOT: Writer. Universal, b. New York,
Oct. 4, 1904; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 151 pounds; p. Veronica
Fitzpatrick and Austin, architect; m. Irene Jones. Worked
for Time and McCall's magazines. In 1935: collaborated
on "Storm over the Andes." In 1936: "Trail of the
Lonesome Pine." In 1937: "Souls at Sea."
GIBBONS, JAMES: Film editor. In 1936: "Sons 0'
Guns. ' "Give Me Your Heart," WB. In 1937: "Green
Light." "Call It a Day." WB.
GIBBONS, JAVERE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GIBBONS. MILES F.: Production Department. Para-
mount. Branch manager. George Klelne attractions at
Denver. Pittsburgh, Cleveland and New York, 1913-19.
Then various sales posts. Charge of shorts and news.
Paramount, 1927-32.
GIBBS, ANTHONY: Writer. Wrote the novel "Young
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Apollo" which was released by Paramount-London Films
under the title "Men of Tomorrow."' 1933.
GIBBSON, JAMES: Film editor. In 1935: "The Irish
in Us." "The Case of the Lucky Legs." FN.
GIBNEY. SHERIDAN: Writer: b. New York City.
June 11, 1903; p. Marguerite de Kaismes and Eugene
Gibney; e. Phillips Exeter Academy and Amherst College;
married. Wrote plays including "The Wiser They
Are," "Merry Madness ' and "Encore." Did literary
criticism and operatic librettos. In 1932: "1 Am a
Fugitive from a Chain Gang." "Two Against the World. '
"Week-End Marriage." Warner. In 1933: col;
laborated on screen play, "The House on 56th Street.
In 1934: collaborated on screen play, "Massacre"; origi-
nal story, "The World Changes," all Warner Bros. -First
National. In 1936: collaborated on story and screen play.
"The Story of Louis Pasteur." FN; screen play. "Anthony
Adverse." "Green Pastures," WB. Won 1936 Academy
Award for collaboration on best original story "The Story
of Louis Pasteur."
GIBSON. DIANA: Actress, r. n. Kosemary LaBie,
b Chicago, 111.. March 21, 1915; p. Mary Elizabeth
Malloy and Frank Agapette; e. Chicago public schools
and Our Lady of Loretta Academy; hy. sports and danc-
ing. Won several beauty contests. Some theatrical train-
ing at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago. Modelled and
posed for commercial artists. On screen in 1935: "His
Night Out." Universal. In 1936: "Dangerous Waters,
"Love Before Breakfast," Universal; "The Phantom
Rider." Universal serial; "Nobody's Fool," Universal;
"They Wanted to Marry," RKO-Radio, In 1937: "The
Man Who Found Himself." "The Woman I Love," RKO
Radio. Home: 1320V2 No. Harper Avenue, Hollywood.
GIBSON, GEORGE W.: Producer: b. McPherson,
Kan., September 11. 1889: h. 5 feet 9 incnes; black
hair and gray eyes; w. 160 pounds: p. non-profession-
als: e. Norfolk and University of Nebraska: m. non-pro-
fessional; hy. aviation and mechanics. Producer of
numerous short length features, and producer and gen-
eral manager of Fashion Feature Studios, Inc., produc-
ers of "Fashion News" in sound and color.
GIBSON, HOOT: Actor. r. n. Edward Gibson; b.
Tekamah. Neb.. 1892; h. 5 feet 9 inches: light hair
and blue eyes; w. 160 pcunds: p. Delia Gibson,
non-professional; e. Tekamah. Neb. high school, and
received his stage training in vaudeville; div. Sally
Eilers: hy. boxing, auto racing and bronco busting.
In vaudeville with Dirk Stanley and Bud Atkinson In
Australia. Entered pictures about 18 years ago as a
cowboy and has been with Universal ever since. Appeared
in 1929 in "Smllln' Guns" "Burning the Wind." "Klne
of the Rodeo." "The Lariat Kid." "Points West."
"The Winged Horsemen." "Courtln" Wild Cats." "The
Long Long Trail." Universal: In 1930 in "Mounted
Stranger." "Roaring Ranch." "Snurs." "Trailing Trou-
ble." "Trigger Tricks." Universal: (1931-32). "Clearing
the Range." "Gay Buckaroo." "Hard Hombre." "Local
Bad Man." "Spirit of the West." "Wild Horse." "A
Man's Land." "The Boiling Point." "Cowboy Cnnn-
seller": (1933) "Boots of Destiny." "The Dude Bandit."
"The FlehUng Parson." all Allied. In 193.'>: "Sunset
Range." First Division: "Powder Smoke Range." RKO. In
inSfi: "Tlie Last Outlaw." RKO; "Riding Avenger." GN.
GIBSON. KENNETH: Actor. h. Sandusky. Ohio,
.lanuary 17. 1899; h. 6 feet 1 inch: brown hair and
hazel eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Tdah McOlone and Henry
Hiram Gibson, both writers: e. Hyde Park high. Chicago,
and University of Chicago: m. Paulette Paquette. actress;
hy. most sports. Stage experience in Los Angeles in
the following productions: ".lust Married." "Plaything."
"A Man's man." "The Ghost Train" and "High Road."
Screen career began In 1922 with Fox and Alleen Percy
In "Big Town Ideas." as juvenile in "Ashes of Ven-
geance," as Brother In "Idle Rich." and as Reegle
In "Their Own Desire." Free-lance. In 1935: "The Cru-
sades." Paramount.
GIBSON, THOMAS L.: Became associated with J. E.
Brulatour, Inc.. as office and sales manager, Middlewest
Division. Was with Rothacker Film Co., Chicago. Later
with ,Tam Handy Picture Service, Detroit.
GIBSON. TOM : Writer, h. Boston. In 1933: "Dance Hall
Hostess," Mayfalr. In 1935: screen play "Trigger Tom,"
Reliable; collaborated on "The Glass Key." Paramount.
In 1936: "The Singing Cowboy." Republic; "Romance
Rides the Range," Spectrum.
GIBSON, WYNNE: Actress, r. n. Winifred Gibson:
b. New York City. July 3. 1907: e. Wadlelgh School
for Girls, New York City; h. 5 feet 2 Inches; w.
Gil^Gil
103 pounds; reddish brown hair, gray-green eyes. Played
in stock, vaudeville, revues and musical comedies; one
year with Fields; toured the country as the flapper
In "The Gingham Girl;" leading role in "Little Jessie
James" on New York stage; •"When You Smile," "The
City Chap." "Castles in the Air," with Perry Askam
and Ray Raymond; toured in Europe for a year; returned
and played in "Oh, Johnny," "The Clam Diggers."
"Jarnegan." Made film debut in "Nothing But the
Truth" at Paramounfs New York Studios; to Hollywood
in 1930 in "Children of Pleasure" and "The Fall
Guy" and "Molly Magdalene;" was signed as gunman's
"moil" in "The Gang Buster" for Paramount; signed
a contract with Paramount; pictures include "June Moon."
"City Streets." ".Man of the World," "Kick In," "Road
to Reno," "Ladies of the Big House," "Two Kinds
of Women," "The World and the Flesh," "The Strange
Case of Clara Deane;" (1932) "Lady and Gent," "Nighl
After Night," "The Devil Is Driving," "If I Had a
Million," Paramount; (1933) "The Crime of the Century."
"Terror Abroad." "Her Bodyguard," Paramount: "Emerg-
ency CallJ' "Aggie Appleby. Maker of Men." Radio. In
1934: "The Crosby Case." "I Give My Love," Universal;
"Gambling," Fox.
GIEGERICH, CHARLES J.: Publicity and Sales Man-
ager, b. N. Y. C. Associated directly or indirectly with
the motion picture business since 1918; business experience
almost entirely that of publicist. Has been reporter, editor,
dramatic critic and advertising manager on New York
newspapers and publisher and editor of monthly peri-
odicals. Connected with the motion picture industry
as director of advertising and publicity for the original
"Big Four" combination — Vitagraph. Lubin. Selig and
Essanay companies. Became West Coast director of
publicity for the same company; director of exploitation
for special big feature productions of FBO; manager
and personal representative of stars and directors ; author
and director of several Independent feature productions;
personal business representative of the cartoonists Walter
E. Disney and "UB" Iwerks. introducing the "Mickey
Mouse," "Silly Symphony" and "Flip the P^og" cartoons;
sales manager for Powers Cinephone Equipment Corpora-
tion; then director of publicity and advertising for Pathe.
Sales manager for Celebrity Productions. Inc.
GIELGUD, JOHN: Actor, b. London. England. April
14, 1904: h. 5 feet 11 inches: fair hair, blue eyes; p.
Frank Gielgud and Kate Terry-Lewis, professional: e.
Wtstmlnster School: studied for stage at Lady Benson's
School; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. London. Went
on stage in 1921 in Shakespeare. Appeared in "The
Constant Nymph" and "The Good Companions." On
screen: "Insult" (1932). Paramount-British, and "The
Good Companions" (1933), and "Secret Agent" (1936) GB.
1936-37: on Broadway stage in "Hamlet."
GIELGUD, V.\L: Author: b. London, England. April
28. 1900; married Barbara Dillon; educated Rugby and
Oxford, hy. military history and Siamese cats. Is drama
director of British Broadcasting Corporation; part author
of "Death at Broadcasting House" (Phoenix Films) in
which he also took role of Julian Calrd, and "Royal
Cavalcade," BIP; "Cafe Colette." Carnival Films.
GIFFORD, LESTER CLARK: Publisher, Dally Record,
Hickory. N. C. ; b. Russiaville. Ind.. Aug. 5. 1886; p.
.John T. Gifford; e. A. B. Indiana University. 1910; m.
has two daughters. Editor. Indiana University 1910 An-
nual: instructor, Cincinnati University. 1910; instructor.
Champaign, 111. High School, 1911-1912. Editor, West-
ern Newspaper Union, Minneapolis, Minn.. 1913-1915; pub-
lisher, Seymour, Ind., Democrat 1915-1919; publisher, Ko-
komo. Ind.. Dispatch 1919-1929. Publisher, Hickory, N.
C. Dally Record, since 1929.
GIL, ENRIQUE: Sales manager. Fox. Buenos Aires,
b. Guadalajara, Spain, July 11. 1888; e. graduated from
high school; married. Started in 1908 as independent
distributor. In 1911, distributor for Alsina y Sala. In
1912 became manager of Entre-Rios Branch of the
Sociedad General Cinematograflca. In 1919 started as
traveling salesman for Fox and later was promoted to
sales manager In Buenos Aires.
GIL, GILBERT: Actor. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko,"
Paris Film Production.
GILBERT, BILLY: Actor, b. Louisville, Ky., Sept.
12, 1894: h. 5 feet. 11 inches w. 235 pounds; black
hair, brown eyes; p. professionals; hy. golfing and Ashing
Appeared on New York stage, vaudeville and produced
many plays and revues: in "Noisy Neighbors." Pathe. In
1933: "This Day and Age." Paramount: Under contract
to Hal Roach. In 1936: "Dangerous Waters." "Sutter's
Gold," U; "Three of a Kind," Invincible; "The Bride
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Major Distributors
AMEDEE J. VAN BEUREN
Chairman of the Board
West Coast East Coast
GEORGE A. HIRLIMAN FRANK M. SNELL
President Vice President
M. H. HOFFMAN ALBERT H. LIEBERMAN
Vice President Treasurer
6912 Hollywood Blvd. 580 - 5th Avenue
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FEATURING STARS OF STAGE, SCREEN, RADIO
13 SPORTS SHORTS
THRILLING ACTION IN THE WORLDS ARENAS
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6 FEDERAL AGENTS
Starring CONRAD NAGEL
Featuring ELEANOR HUNT
8 KEN MAYNARD'S
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2 SPECIALS
"LOVE TAKES FLIGHT"
w;th BRUCE CABOT
BEATRICE ROBERTS
Supervision GEO. A. HIRLIMAN
"KING OF THE SIERRAS"
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Walks Out," "Grand Jury," "The Big Game." "Night
Waitress," RKO-Radio; "Early to Bed." Paramount;
"Kelly the Second." MGM. In 1937: "We're on the
Jury," "Sea Devils," "The Man Who Found Himself,"
The Outcasts of Poker Flat," BKO-Radio; "On The
Avenue," 20th Century-Fox; "Espionage," MGM.
GILBERT, EARLE: Actor. In 1935-36: Educational
short produces.
GILBERT, EUGENIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GILBERT, FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GILBERT, LYNN: Actress, r. n. Lynn McHale Keebler;
b. Oct. 27, 1913, Chicago; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 117
pounds; brown eyes and brown hair; p. non-professional;
married Gilbert E. Keebler in 1933. Signed by Universal.
GILBERT, MASTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GILBERT, NINA: Actress. In 1935: "Every Night at
Eight." Paramount.
GILBERT, ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "The Wander
ing Jew," "Home Sweet Home," Twickenham. In 1936
"Melody of My Heart," Butcher; "Spy of Empire," J. H..
Ltd.; "Sabotage," GB.
GILBERT, L. WOLFE: Song writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on music and lyrics, "The Nitwits," BKO; col-
laborated on "Life Returns," Universal. In 1937: col-
laborated on song "Off to the Races," 20th Centur*-Fox.
GILKEY, DR. CHARLES W.: Clergyman, b. Water-
town, Mass., July 3, 1882; m. Geraldine Gunsaulus Brown,
of Hinsdale, 111., July 26, 1915; children— Mary Jane,
Langdon Brown; p. Ji-mes Henry and Mary Lottie (John-
son) Gilkey; e. A.B., A.M., Harvard; International Com-
mittee Y.M.C.A. ; B.D., Union Theological Seminary, Ber-
lin, Marburg; Glasgow, Edinburgh, Oxfora, D.D,, Wil-
liams. Hillsdale, Yale, Brown, Harvard and Coibi.
Preacher, Dean of the University of Chicago Chapel and
lecturer. Author of many books. Was a director, Motion
Picture Research Council. Home: 5802 Woodlawn Avenue,
Chicago, 111.
GILKS, ALFRED: Member, American Society of
Cinematographers. Cameraman and sound engineer. In
1933: "Over the Seven Seas," Vanderbilt. With Nick
Musuraca. cameraman on "Midshipman Jack," Universal;
"Hell and High Water," Paramount: In 1934; "Miss
Fane's Baby Is Stolen," "You're Telling Me." "Little
Miss Marker," Paramount. In 1935: "Ruggles of Bed
Gap." "People Will Talk," "The Man on the Flying
Trapeze," Paramount. In 1936: "The Milky Way." "The
Sky Parade," "And Sudden Death." "Straight from the
Shoulder," Paramount. In 1937: "Thunder in the City."
Columbia.
GILL, BASIL: Actor. Played in "High Treason,"
Tiffany. In 1935: "The Wandering Jew," Twickenham;
"The Divine Spark." GB. In 1936: "Rembrandt." UA;
"His Lordship," GB.
GILL, FLORENCE: Actress. In 1935: "Every Night
at Eight," Paramount.
GILL. GEOFFREY: (See 1936-3 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
GILL, GEORGE JAMES: Manager, Trio Pioduc
tions. Inc.; b. Washington, D. C, Dec. 13. 1900.
e. University of Maryland: George Washington Uni-
versity. Salesman-manager, Progress Pictures. Presi-
dent. Progressive Film Corp.
GILL, GWENLLIAN: Actress, b. Hartlepool, Durham,
England; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; w. 114 pounds; brown
hair, blue eyes; e. high schools of England and Scot-
land; hy. dogs and books. Signed Paramount contract
in November. 1933 and appeared in "Search for Beauty."
In 1934: "Come On Marines," "Murder at the Vanities."
"Behold My Wife," Paramount; "Shock," Monogram.
GILLESPIE, ARNOLD: Art director, b. El Paso, Oct.
14. 1899; h. 5 feet, 9%: brown hair, and blue eyes:
married; w. 160 pounds; hy. flying; e. elementary an.)
college. Columbia University. Art Students League, New
York; travel: 1922, Lasky, "Manslaughter." "Adam's
Rib"; 1923-25, Goldwyn Studios in Culver City; 1925 to
present, MGM art director. "Ben Hur." "La Boheme."
"The Crowd," "Memory Lane." "Boad to Mandalay,"
"Altars of Desire," "Billy the Kid." "Brown of Har-
vard," "Buttons," "Buddies," "College Days," "China
Bound," "The Cuban," "Divine Woman." "Eskimo."
"100% Pure," "Four Walls," "Huddle," "Eagles of the
Fleet," "Hell Divers." "In Old Kentucky," "Iron Mike,"
-Tarzan, Tarzan and Hia Mate," "Turn Back the
Clock, 'Transcontinental Bus," "Valencia" In 1934-
•'Fugitive Lovers," MGM. In 1934: "Tarzan and Ills
Mate, Operator 13," "Laughing Boy," "The Girl
from Missouri," MGM. In 1935: "Mutiny on the Bounty,"
The Last of the Pagans," MGM. In 1936: associate art
director, "Exclusive Story," "Small Town Girl," "Speed,"
.IS?" Francisco," MGM. In 1937: associate art director
The Good Earth," MGM.
GILLESPIE, SUMTER: Publisher, Commonwealth,
Greenwood, Miss.; b. Oxford, AIlss., Feb. 14, 1887; p. J
L. and Minnie Lee Gillespie; e. Mississippi State Col-
lege; married and has one child. Has lived in Greenwood
since 1890. Served as president Chamber of Commerce
(two terms), president Rotary Club, president Country
Club, president Mississippi Press Association, and Miss.
State League of Building and Loan Associations. Director
Bank of Commerce, president Leflore Building and Loan
Association, life member Shrine, Scottish Rite.
GILLETT, ROLAND: Production manager, Mayflower
Pictures Corp.. England, b. February 11, 1907. Faversham
Kent; e. Bedford School and Cambridge University. Stage
career in London and New York. Was with Fox Films -
British. Wrote, produced and directed "Underproof '
"Find the Lady," Fox. Joined Erich Pommer as unit
manager and became production manager on "Fire Over
England" and "Farewell Again."
GILLETTE, DON CARLE: Editor of The Radio Daily,
b. Tunn, Italy. lUay 2. 1895; e. public schools. Michi-
gan; Spencerian College, Cleveland; extension department 5
of St. Joseph's College. Philadelphia, and Columbia Uni
versify. New York; not married. Wrote scenarios in ear's
silent days. Held positions in various lines of busines
including theatrical publicity, and served two years ir
Marine Corps during World War. Joined The Billboard.
1921. Served ar reporter. New England reprsentative on
news and advertising, dramatic editor and critic, and for
about five years, eaitor-in-chief. until 1929. Joined Film
Daily on leaving Billboard and was managing editor for
seven years, resigning in October, 1936, to produce a
Broadway play of own authorship and to do special writing.
Joined Radio Daily, with its first issue. In February, 1937.
Has contiibuted articles and stories to magazines.
GILLETTE, JOHN: Theatre Operator. Has the Strand
and Ritz theatres In Tooele, Utah. Is member of the In-
termountain Theatres Association.
GILLETTE, RUTH: Actress, b. Chicago. 111., Aug
10. 1906; p. Goldena O. and I. Walter Gillette. Stage
experience. On screen: "Convention Girl." Falcon;
"Woman in the Dark." Select. In 1934: "Frontier Mar-
shal," "Wild Gold," Fox. In 1935: "Life Begins at 40,"
Fox; "Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The
Gentleman From Louisiana," "Bulldog Edition," Republic.
In 1937: "Off to the Races," 20th Century-Pox.
GILLHAM, ROBERT: Director, Paramount Publicity
and Advertising; e. graduated from Williams College, 1919.
Was merchandise manager. Montgomery Ward Co. ; then
with Victor Talking Machine Co. ; vice-president. Tiger Oil
Co.; advertising manager of Brunswick (talking machine).
Became associated with Paramount in 1925. Graduated
from Theatre Managers' School, then managed the Fenway
Theatre for a year. In 1926 handled Paramount's account
at the Hanff-Metzger Advertising Agency and later trans-
ferred to Lord & Thomas, continuing to handle the account
there. Director. Paramount publicity and advertising.
GILLIAT, SIDNEY: Author and scenarist. Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer-British Studios. b. Cheshire, England,
February 15, 1908. In 1932: wTote screen play "Rome
Express," Gaumont-British. In 1933: collaborated on
"Friday the Thirteenth," Gainsborough; author of original
story "Falling for You." Gainsborough. In 1934: wrote
screen play "My Heart Is Calling." "Chu Chin Chow."
Gaumont British. In 1935: "Bulldog Jack" and "King of
the Damned," Gaumont British. In 1936: collaborated on
screen plays "The Man Who Changed His Mind," "Seven
Sinners" and "Take My Tip," Gaumont British. In 1937:
"The Wheel Spins." Gainsborough. Acted as associate
producer at Gainsborough Studios, supervising in that
capacity the pictures "Nine Days a Queen," "The Man
Who Changed His Mind" and "Where There's a Will."
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Strangers On a
Honeymoon," Gaumont British.
GILLIE, JEAN: Actress. In 1937: "This'll Make You
Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
GILLINGS, GEORGE A.: Executive. Joint managing
director. Hammer Productions, Ltd.. London, b. London,
England, Feb. 26, 1898; married, e. Stonyhurst. War ser-
vice in British Rifles and Royal Flying Corps. Insurance
accountancy, theatrical management and stage direction
prior to formation of Hammer Productions. Ltd.
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GILLINGWATER, CLAUDE: Actor. b. Lauseanna.
Mo., August 2. 1870; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; gray hair
and brown eyes; w. 168 pounds; p. Lucy Hunter and
James E. QlIlinEwater, non -professionals; e. St. Ix)uis
high school; m. Carlyn Stelllth. non -professional; hy.
reading, geography and historical events. Eight years
stage experience with David Belasco. On screen: "Little
Lord Fauntleroy." "My Boy." "Alice Adams," "Remem-
ber," "Women They Talk About." "Stark Mad," "Stolen
Kisses," "Three Wise Fools," "A Dangerous Woman"
1933: "Ann Carver's Profession," "Before Midnight,"
Columbia; "The Avenger," Monogram. In 1934: "You
Can't Buy Everything," "The Show-Off," MGM: "Un-
known Blonde." Majestic: "In Love With Life," Chester-
field; "City Limits," Monogram. In 193.5: "Mississippi."
Paramount; "Baby Face Harrington." "Calm Yourself,"
"A Tale of Two Cities," MGM; "The Woman in Red,"
First National. In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island,"
"The Poor Little Rich Girl." "Can This Be Dixie?"
20th Century-Fox; "Ticket to Paradise," Republic; "Wive.'
Never Know," Paramount.
GILLINGWATER, CLAUDE, JR.: (See 1936-37 Motior.
Picture Almanac.)
GILLIS, ANN: Actress. In 1936: "The Garden of
Allah." UA; "The Singing Cowboy," Republic; "King of
Hockey." WB. In 1937: "Off to the Races," 20th Century-
Fox.
GILLIS, BILL: Actor. In 1935: "It's a Small World,"
Fox.
GILLIS, MOYRA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
GILLMORE. FRANK: President of both Actors' Equity
and Chorus Equity Associations; b. New York City; mar-
ried; p. Emily Thome and Parker Gillmore; e. Chiswirk
Collegiate School. London, England. Played in "The
Lifted Veil," starring Ethel Barrymore.
GILMAN, FRED: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Sunset
Range," First Division.
GILMAN, MRS, ROBBINS: Was Chairman Parent-
Teacher Congress. 1923 with reform organization. Federal
Motion Picture Council in America, an outgrowth of Inter-
national Reform Council. Has executive post with Council.
1927 organized the Woman's Cooperative Alliance, disbanded
.lanuary, 1933. From 1928-30 was film chairman National
Council of Women and in 1931 to Rome for meeting of
International Council of Women. In 1933 appointed chair-
man Committee on Motion Pictures National Congress
of Parents and Teachers.
GILMAN, SAM A.: Manager, Loew's Regent Thea-
tre. Harrisburg. Pa. b. Brownsville, N. Y.. April 1, 1904;
e. high school. With Loew's 19 years, in Cleveland, Ohio,
Baltimore, Md.. and Harrisburg. Pa. Started as usher
at Loew's Liberty Theatre, Cleveland, then doorman,
treasurer, assistant and all around man. Worked in ten
different Loew houses in Cleveland as relief manager.
Also relieved for vacations. Sent to Baltimore as manager
of Loew's Parkway theatre in December, 1929. Then to
Harrisburg, Pa., in July, 1934. Worked straight, pic-
tures, vaudeville, amateurs.
GILMORE DOUGLAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GILMORE. HELEN SWAIN. MRS.: Member and
former chairman. Better Films Board of the Woman's
Council of Sacramento, 716 El Camino, North Sacramento.
Cal. ; b. Bakersde.id. Cal.. Oct. 22, 1887: p. Mr. and Mrs.
A. H. Swain; e. Jiigh school; married. Expert searcher of
records in Government Land Offices and handles the legal
business of those acquiring title to land obtained from
the Government.
GILMORE, MARY: Motion Picture Editor, Rochester
Journal- American, Rochester. N. Y. b. Rochester, N. Y.,
September 29, 1906: p. Mrs. Rose Gilmore: e. Warsaw
high school (1925), Wellesley College (1929); m. Ralph P.
Young. General reporting. Rochester Journal-American,
June, 1929- July, 1933; then became motion picture editor
of Rochester Journal-American. Rochester. N. Y.
GILMOUR, JOHN G. T.: Head of Visual Instruc-
tion Section, Publicity Department, General Electric
Company, Schenectady, N. Y. ; b. Schenectady, N. Y.,
1905; e. Union College. BA. Production manager and
flrst cameraman in the Visual Instruction Section
before taking charge of section in April. 1931.
GILROY, WILL: Organist, r. n. William J. Ollroy;
h. 6 feet; black hair and hazel eyes; w. 230 pounds;
p. Rose Quigley and Will Gllroy. non -professionals; e.
Assumption Academy, and Institute of Musical Art; m.
Marion Yeamans, non-professional. Has been organist
at the following theatres; Cameo and Broadway of New
York, Strand of White Plains, Capitol of Miami, Holly-
wood Hotel of Hollywood, Fla. ; Florida of St. Peters-
burg. Fla. ; Park Lane of New York. Proctors 86th and
Proctors 58th street. New York City; Warner Bros.
Beacon, New York City, Loew's Pitkin, Brooklyn.
GINGLES, RUSSELL J.: Reporter, Dally Dispatch.
Moline, 111.; b. Waterloo. Wis., Dec. 3. 1907; p. Mr. and
Mrs. L. H. Gingles; e. Waukesha. Wis.. High School
and Marquette University; married. Director of pro-
motional work, Sperry Candy Company, eastern divi-
sion. Reporter on Muscatine, Iowa, Free Press. Port
Washington, Wis.. Review, and Daily Dispatch, Moline.
GINSBERG, HENRY: General manager, Selznick Inter-
national Pictures, m. ; hy. trips; for several years, gen-
eral sales manager Educational; resigned to become simi-
larly connected with Preferred Pictures. Later entered
independent production as head Sterling Pictures, subse-
quently an Eastern Penn.sylvania exhibitor. Joined Roach
four years ago. In 1936 resigned from Roach studios.
Joined Selznick International Pictures as general manager.
GIOVANNETTI, EUGENIO: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Ahnanac.)
GIRACI, MAE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GIRARD, JEAN; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GIRARD. JOSEPH: Actor. b. Willlamsport, Pa.,
reared in Philadelphia; h. 6 feet; gray hair and dark
brown eyes; w. 195 pounds; e. Philadelphia high school;
hobbies include all sports. Stage experience of many
years; entered pictures in 1914 with Edison Company
in New York ; five years for Universal, two In New
York and four on West Coast. Appeared in "20.000
Leagues Under the Sea" in 1916; in Warner Brothers'
"The Terror" and "From Headquarters," both talking
features; also in Pathe's "The Leatherneck," a talking
feature; In 1929 in "Girl from Havana," "The One
Woman Idea," Fox; "Back from Shanghai," General
Pictures: "Redskin." Paramount: "King of the Rodeo:"
in 1930 in "Courtin" Wild Cats." "Sons of the Saddle,"
Universal. In 1933: "The World Gone Mad." Maiestir:
"The Whirlwind." Columbia. In 1935: "Outlawed Guns."
Universal. In 1936: "Aces and Eights," Puritan; "Ride
'Em Cowboy," U.
GIRARDOT, ETIENNE: Actor, b. London. England:
p. French -English, father artist; e. art school. Left art
school at 17 to go on stage. Played in provinces of Eng-
land: later appeared at Haymarket Theatre. London, came
to America in 1893. Appeared on stage in New York
in "Charley's Aunt" for three years, then two years in
"Miss Frances of Yale." In scores of New York plays.
At one time was associated with May Robson under the
management of Charles Frohman. Appeared in pictures
with old Vitagraph company in Brooklyn. Did plav
"Twentieth Century" on Broadway, then went to 1-os
Angeles. Appeared in screen version of "Twentieth Cen-
tury," (Columbia). "Fashions of 1934." (First National).
"The Kennell Murder Case," "Blood Money." Advice to
the Lovelorn," (UA-20th Century), "Mandalay" (Warner).
"Return of the Terror," "Little Man, What Now?' Uni-
versal; "The Dragon Murder Case," "The Fire-Brand
and "Grand Old Girl." RKO. In 1935 in "The Whole
Town's Talking, "Columbia; "Cllve of India, UA-20th
Century; "Chasing Yesterday." "Hooray for Love." RKO;
"In Old Kentucky," "Curly Top." Fox; "The Blshoij
Misbehaves," "1 Live Mv Life." MGM: "Metropolitan,
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Garden Murder Case"
"The Devil is a Sissy." "The Longest Night." MGM:
"Go West. Young Man." "College Holiday." Paramount;
"The Music Goes 'Bound." Columbia: "Half Angel." 20th
Century-Fox; "Hearts Divided," WB.
GIRAUD, OCTAVIO: Actor. In 1936: "A Message to
Garcia." 20th Century-Fox.
GIRAUD, WESLEY: Actor, b. New York City, Jul;
1. 1918; hy. hunting and fishing. Appearances in motion
pictures since he was a few weeks old. among them "Side-
walks of New York," "The Power and the Glory," "When
a Feller Needs a Friend," "One Man Law," "Gay
Caballern," "Whistling Dan," and "No Greater Glory"
(1934), Columbia.
GI8H, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Dayton, Ohio, 1898;
m. James Rennie, professional; h. 5 feet; fair hair,
blue eyes. On stage since 1902. Screen career: played
in "Orphans of the Storm." "Hearts of the World."
Griffith; "Fury." "The Bright Shawl." "Clothes Make
the Pirate." First National; "Bomola," MGM; "Nell
Gwvn," "London," "Madam Pompadour," British Inter-
national.
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GISH, LILLIAN: Actress. b. Springfleld, Ohio,
October 14, 1899; sister of Dorothy; h. 5 feet 4 inches;
blond hair and light blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; p.
Mary Robinson McDonnell Gish, mother; maternal great
grandmother, Jimily Ward, a prominent poetess of her
time; her maternal great grandfather, Samuel Kobinson,
an Ohio Stale senator and James Lee Gish, father,
descended from the De Guise family of France; e. Dayton,
O.. Baltimore, Md. Made her stage debut at the age
of six in melodrama "In Convict's Stripes" in Rising
Sun, O., spent one winter in New York appearing in
support of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, executing a little
dance. In 1913 appeared in her first screen production
"The Unseen Enemy" -.vith Mary Pickford and also in
David Beiasco's stage presentation "A Good Little
Devil." At the conclusion of this run she returned
to motion picture work appearing for D. W. Griffith.
Then in 1915 she took the principal role in "The Birth
of a Nation;" in 1916 appeared in "Intolerance;" in
1917 "Souls Triumphant;" then to France where "Hearts
of the World" was filmed. Returning to the United
States she appeared in such pictures as "The Great
Love" (1918), "Romance of Happy Valley" (1919) and
"The Greatest Thing In Life" (1919). also in "Broken
Blossoms," "The Greatest Question," "Way Down East"
and "Orphans of the Storm." Made "The White Sister"
and "Romola" in Italy, 1924-25. Later "The Scarlet
Letter," "La Boheme" and in 1927 "Annie Laurie,"
directed by John Robertson; then "The Enemy," directed
by Fred Niblo and in 1928 "Wind," directed by Victor
Seastrom. In August, 1928, she joined United Artists
Corporation. Played in "One Romantic Night" (1930),
United Artists. In 1934: "His Double Life," Paramount.
Returned to theatre in 1930 in Anton Chekov's "Uncle
Vanya." Later in Dumas' "Camille," John Colton's "9
Pine St.," Phillip Barry's "Joyous Season," and O'Casey's
"Within the Gates." 1936-37: on Broadway sta^e in
"Hamlet."
GISOLFI, JOSEPH M.: Distribution Executive, b.
New York, March 15, 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto
Glsolfl; e. New York University. Previously In insurance
business, securities, public accountant. Joined Fanchon
Royer Pictures October, 1932. In charge. New York ofBce.
May, 1933. Secretary and treasurer of company.
GITTELSON, JUNE: Actress, b. Chicago. 111.: h.
5 feet. 5% Inches: reddish-brown hair and hazel eyes: w
230 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Max Gittelson; e. Franklin
High School, Los Angeles, and Egan's Dramatic School.
Appeared in "Eddie Mack's Kiddies" at 16. After gradu-
ation from high school, appeared in many Mack Sennett
comedies.. Was in "The Goodbye Kiss," several pictures
for Warner and MGM. 1934-35 films Include "Two Sec-
onds," Warner; "Lost in the Stratosphere," Monogram;
"The Painted Veil," MGM; "The White Parade," Fox.
In 1935: "Mark of the Vampire," MGM.
Actress. In 1936: "Early to
GITTLESON, JANE:
Bed," Paramount.
GITTENS, WYNDHAM: Writer and Director. Started
with Blograph company as editor. Then went to Universal
as film editor: from there to Triangle in the same capacity.
Worked with Paramount and M G.M. Also writer and
director for several years. In 1934: supervising editor,
"Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as
feature by Majestic: collaborated on screen play "The
Lost Jungle," Mascot. In 193fi: collaborated on screen
play "Ace Drummond," U; story and continuity "Ghost
Patrol," Puritan.
GITTOES-DAVIES, REGINALD: Director of Pub-
licity and Advertising for Paramount in Great Britain
and Ireland; b. 189S. Newspaperman for many years, in-
cluding editorships of several evening papers. Supervising
editor of NorthcliCfe Newspapers. Ltd.. 1929-32. subse-
nuently joining Paramount London OfBce in his present
capacity.
GIUSTO. A. RUSSO: Writer. Comedy,
T'nde," screened in 1935 by Capltani Films.
GIVEN, HERBERT W.
■The Rich
Branch Manager, b. Phila-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
m. -
P- -
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w.
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delphia, March 8, 1894; e. high school and business
college; has two sons. Was all-around athlete; track,
basketball, baseball, hockey. Was booker with General
Film; manager, first Famous Players and Paramount Ex-
change, Philadelphia. Manager Goldwyn and Triangle
Film Exchange, Philadelphia. Manager, Paramount.
Pittsburgh. Detroit offices, and district manager Paramount
Chicago district. Returned to Philadelphia, operated own
independent film exchange and theatre. Now Philadelphia
branch manager, Gaumont-British.
KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
GIVNEY,
Almanac.)
GIVOT, GEORGE: Actor, b. Omaha, Neb.. February
18, 1903; h. 6 feet 2'^ inches; black hair and hazel eyes;
vv. 200 pounds; p. Adeline and William W. Givot,
non-prof. ; e. Central Omaha, U. of Chicago. On stage for
Balaban & Katz, being with them for two years, then
with Ziegfleld Follies for one year, Fanchon and Marco
one year, vaudeville, one year, Publix, one year, and
in Earl Carroll's "Sketch Book." In "Pardon My
English," "Americana," "Constant Sinner," Columbia
network program. Management, Herman Bernie. On
screen in "The Fire Chief." MGM. In 1934: Universal
short product; "Hollywood Party," MGM. In 1935: "Paddy
O'Day," 20tli Century-Fos. In 1936: "Riff Raff," MGM.
In 1937: "Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
GLASKILL, CLARENCE: Lyricist. In 1937: col-
laborated on lyrics "When Y'ou're in Love," Columbia.
GLASMON, KUBEC: Writer, b. Racioz, Poland; h. 5
feet 5V4 inches; brown eyes and black hair; w. 160
pounds; e. high school. Pharmacy and Dental School:
hy. wood carving, photography, painting (oil.) Entered
picture business with Warner Brothers on the writing
staff on Dec. 1, 1930. Wrote the following in collab-
oration with J. Bright in 1931; original story "Public
Enemy," "Smart Money" and "Blonde Crazy," adaptation
and dialogue, "Taxie," dialogue "Union Depot," adapta-
tion "Crowd Roars," "Taxi," "Three On a Match,"
Warners; "False Faces," World Wide. In 1934: col-
laborated on story of "Bolero," Paramount: adapted
"Handy Andy." Fox; collaborated on screen play
"Jealousy." Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play, "The Glass Key," "Men Without Names," Para-
mount; original story and screen play, "Show "Them No
Mercy," 20th Century-Pox. In 1936: collaborated on
screen story and screen play "Parole," U.
GLASS, DUDLEY: Motion picture critic. The Atlanta
Georgian-American, Atlanta, Ga. ; b. Trenton, Tenn.,
November 23, 1877; e. Alabama Polytechnic. Began news-
paper work, Nashville, Tenn.. in 1898. With Georgian-
.^merican since 1906 as city editor, dramatic critic, column-
ist, editorial writer.
GLASS, GASTON: Actor, b. Paris, Prance. Decem-
ber 31, 1898; h. 5 feet 10% inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Annette and Eugene
Glass, non-prof esslonals; e. Paris high school, and received
his stage training with Sarah Bernhardt: married: hy.
horses. Stage experience covered a period of 20 years
during which time he was with Sarah Bernhardt in
"Camille," "Cleopatra" and "Joan of Arc," both in
America and abroad. Screen experience of 12 years
taking various roles in such pictures as "Behind Closed
Doors." "Humoresque," "I Am the Law," "The Spider
and the Rose," "The Hero." "Mothers-in-Law." "The
Red Mark," "Name the Woman" and "Geraldlne." In
his early screen career he appeared In pictures in Europe
produced by Pathe Freres and Gaumont. In "The Faker"
(1929). Columbia: Vltaphone No. 3829, "South Sea
Pearl." Under contract to James Cruze Prod. "Tiger
Rose," Warner; In 1931: "She Got What She Wanted. "•
Tiffany: "The Bad Man" (French version). First
Nntional: "The Big Trail" (FoxK French version. Tn
1934: Narrator for "LeGong." Bennett Pictures. In
1936: "Sutter's Gold," U; "Mary of Scotland," BKO-
Radio.
GLASS, ROBERT Z. : Owner. Knox St. and Fair
Theatres, Dallas, and Rio and Gem theatres, Beaumont.
Texas. Owner, Public Address Service Company, sound
equipment; b. Dallas, Texas, Feb. 8. 1906: p. Mr. and
Mrs. R. W. Glass: e. high school: married. Was radio
broadcasting engineer and sound equipment engineer
Opened Knox St. Theatre. Dallas. July. 1932: Fair Thea-
tre. Dallas. March, 1933. Rio Theatre. Beaumont. Texas.
October 1933, Gem (colored). Beaumont. November 1934
Second vice-president. Allied Theatre Owners of Texas.
Sold Bio and Gem Theatres, Beaumont, March 30, 1935.
Bought Lawn Tlieatre, Dallas, April 13, 1935. Now have
Fair, Knox and Lawn Theatres.
GLAZER, BENJAMIN: Paramount Associate Producer
b. Belfast, Ireland, May 7. 1887; e. Central high school,
Philadelphia, U. of P. Law School, admitted to Bar
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Philadelphia. Pa.. 1906. Editorial stalT Philadelphia
Press 1916-17; plays and adaptations "The Master."
1921; ■■The Children's Tragedy," "Montmartre," 1922;
"Lllliom." 1923; "The Swan." 1924; "Fashions for
men," 1925. Head of production, Pathe. 1928; associate
producer. United Artists, 1921; associate producer Para-
mount, 1931. Screen stories and adaptations: "The
Merry Widow." "The Great Divide." "Fine Clothes."
"Flesh and the Devil." "Service for Ladies," "A Gen-
tleman of Paris." 1927; "The Barker," "The Trail of
•98," "Happiness Ahead." "The Street of Sin." "Beg-
gars of Life." 1928; "The Dance of Lite." "Strange
Cargo." 1921; "The Devil to Pay." "Tol'able David,"
"Boudoir Diplomat." "Pagan Lady." 1930; "Mata Harl."
"Two Kinds of Women," 19i;i. In 1932: "A Fare-
well to Arms." "No Man of Her Own." In 1933: "A
Bedtime Story"; co-authored "The Way to Love," Para-
mount. In 1934: produced and wrote story of "We're Not
Dressijig" ; producer and author of screen play of "She
Loves Me Not," Paramount. In 1935: produced "Love
in Bloom." "Paris in Spring," "The Big Broadcast of
1936." Paramount. In 1936: produced "Anything Goes,"
"Rhythm on the Range." "Lady Be Careful." In 1937:
"Internes Can't Take Money," "Double or Nothing,"
"Mountain Music," all Paramount.
GLEASON, JAMES: Writer and Actor. b. New
York. May 23, 1886; p. William Gleason and Mina
Crolius, professionals; m. Lucille Webster, and has one
son, Russell. When a young fellow he joined the
Spanish-American War and upon his return he went
to the stock company at the Liberty theatre in Oakland
which his father and mother were operating. Together,
he and his wife went to Portland and played in stock
at the Baker theatre for three years, and for several
years afterward they toured in road shows and played
in stock. The World War then was precipitated and he
enlisted. Upon his return he appeared on the stage
In "The Five Million." He then took to writing and
wrote "Is Zat So." which he produced in New Tork.
He also wrote and acted in "The Fall Guy" and
"The Shannons on Broadway." Wrote "The Broadway
Melody." for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1930: collaborated
on "Swellhead," "Dumbbells in Ermine," "What a Widow,"
"Rain or Shine," "His First Command." The two Glea-
sons were placed under contract by Pathe. Lucille to
act. Jimmie to combine writing and acting; he was in
"A Free Soul." MGM: "Sweepst.nkes." and "The Big
Gamble," "Beyond Victory." RKO-Pathe; (1931), "Suicide
Fleet." RKO-Pathe; (1932-33) In Universal and Radio
comedies. "Hoopla." Fox; "Orders is Orders," Gaumont-
Britlsh. With Howard Kstabrook wrote screen play. "The
Bowery." 20th Century-United Artists. In 1934: "Pie for
Two." Universal short: "Murder on the Blackboard," "The
Meanest Gal in Town." RKO: "Helldorado," collaborated on
screen play of "Change of Heart," Fox. In 1935: appeared
in "Murder on a Honeymoon"; collaborated on direction,
and appeared in "Hot Tip"; appeared in "We're Only
Human," RKO; "West Point of the Air." MGM; play, "Is
Zat So." on which he collaborated with Richard Tabor,
filmed as "Two Fisted." Paramount. In 1936: appeared in
"Murder On the Bridle Path," "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford."
"Don't Turn 'Em Loose," "The Big Game," "The Plot
Thickens," RKO-Radio; "Yours for the Asking," Para.
GLEASON, LUCILE WEBSTER: Actress. h
Pasadena. Cal.; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; light brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Alice and Daniel
Webster: non-professionals: e. Troop school In Pasadena.
Cal.; m. .Tames Gleason. professional; hv. domestic
science, mystery stories, bridge and whist. "Garden of
Eatin" (1929). "Fairways and Foul" (1929). Pathe
Gulden Rooster Comedies; "Shannons on Broadway"
(1929). Universal: "Don't Believe It" (1930). Para-
mount. Christie Talklne Plays: in 1933: "The Solitaire
Man." MGM; "Love. Honor and Oh. Babv." TTnlversal:
in 1934: "Beloved," "T Like It That Way," Universal.
In 1936: "Klondike Annie." "Rhythm on the Range."
Paramount: "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO-Radio. In
1937: "Red Light Ahead," "Navy Blues." Republic.
GLEASON, PAT: Actor. In 1936: "A Man Betrayed,"
Republic. In 1937: "23y2 Hours' Leave," GN.
GLEASON, RUSSELL: Actor. b. Portland. Ore.,
February 6. 1908; h. 6 feet; light brown hair and
blue eyes: w. 155 pounds; p. Lucile Webster and James
Gleason. professionals; e. Oakland. Cal.. high school
and Berkeley college, no stage training; hy. swimming,
tennis, polo. Appeared in 1929 "The Plying Fool,"
"The Shady Lady," "The Sophomore," "Strange Cargo,"
Pathe; "Seven Faces," Fox; in 1930 In "Beyond 'Vic-
tory." "Officer O'Brien," Pathe: "All Quiet on the
Western Front." Universal; "Sisters." Columbia;
"Beyond Victory," Pathe; "Laugh and Get Rich,"
Gle— Gle
Universal. In 1933: "Private Jones," Universal. In 1935:
"Hot Tip,' RKO. In 1937: "Off to the Races," 2nth
Century-Fox.
GLEASON, WILLIAM F.: Drama and motion picture
editor, Evening Bulletin, I'hiladelphia; b. Philadelphia.
Nov. 2, 1882; p. Jolin and Amy Fine Gleason; e. high
school and Temple University; married and has one son.
Philadelphia Mayor's secretary, 1908 to 1911; Secretary
of Comprehensive Plans Committer 1911-1913; member
of Common Council, 1913-1915; Editorial and feature
writer. Evening Bulletin. 1913-1935; Motion Picture
editor since 1926: drama and motion picture editor, 1935
to date; became member of Bar, 1909.
GLEAVES, ABRAHAM: Actor. In 1936: "Green Pas-
tures." WB.
GLECKLER, ROBERT P.: Actor, b. Pierre. S. D.,
Jan. 11, 1890; e. Pierre high school, Yankton, S. D., and
Beloit University, Beloit, Wis.; m. Adelaide Kendall,
professional; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; w. 180 pounds; brown
hair, blue eyes; hy. golf and horseback riding. On
the dramatic stage for 20 years. Leading man in
"Broadway," "The Bat," "Heads Up," "Ringside,"
"Gentlemen of the Press," "Louder Please." Entered
pictures in 1928 after playing the role of Steve Crandall
in "Broadway" for 90 weeks. Pictures include, "Mother'!
Boy," Pathe; "Sea God," Paramount; "Big Money,"
Pathe; "The Dove," United Artists; "She Went for a
Tramp," Pathe; "The Finger Points," Warner; "Defend-
ers of the Law," Darmour; "Night Nurse," Warner.
In 1933: "Take A Chance," Paramount. In 1934: "Now
I'll Tell," Fox; "The Personality Kid," Warner. In
1935: "Great Hotel Murder," "The Daring Young Man,"
"The Farmer Takes a Wife," "Dante's Inferno," Fox;
"Mr. Dynamite," "It Happened in New York." Universal;
"The Case of the Curious Bride," First National; "The
Glass Key," Paramount; "Headline Woman," Mascot;
"Here Comes the B.ind," "Whipsaw," MGM; "Show Them
No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Absolute Quiet,"
"Sworn Enemy." MGM; "Love Begins at 20," WB; "For-
gotten Faces," "Yours for the Asking," "I'd Give My
Life," Paramount; "The Girl on the Front Page." U;
"North of Nome," Columbia; "Great Guy," GN.
GLEOHILL, DONALD: Executive Secretary, Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, b. Colorado Springs,
Col., July 6. 1905; e. University of Denver, and Stanford
University, 1927 ; m. Margaret Buck. Did newspaper work
in Denver, San Francisco; was city editor, San .lose Eve-
ning News (California). Held various positions with
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, becoming
executive secretary in 1935.
6LEND0N. J. FRANK: Actor. In 1930: "Border
Romance," Tiffany. In 1933 appeared in "Sucker
Money." Hollywood Film Exchange, Inc.; "Strange
People." Chesterfield: "Gun Law." Majestic; "Her
Splendid Folly." Progressive. In 1936: "King of the
Pecos," Republic; "Border Caballero," Puritan.
GLENN. GLEN: Sound engineer. In 1936: "Romance
Rides the Range," Spectrum.
GLENN, RA'V E.: Motion picture editor, the Post,
Birmingham, Ala.; b. Beardstown, 111., March 19, 1908; p.
A. E. Glenn; e. University of Illinois; married. Has been
with Burlington, la., Hawk-Eye, Memphis Press-Scimi-
tar, Birmingham Post.
GLENNEY, JAMES A. F.: Motion picture editor.
Chester Times, Chester, Pa. ; b. Pennsylvania, 1895.
GLENNON, BERT: Cameraman and Director: member,
American Society of Cinematographers; b. Anaconda.
Mont., Nov. 19, 1895; e. Stanford "U," Palo Alto. Cal.:
h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 135 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes; hy. fishing and aviation. Entered picture business
in 1912; directed "Perfect Crime." "Gang War." "Air
Legion." "Syncopation," "Girl of the Port." "Second
Wife." for Radio; "Around the Corner," Columbia.
"Paradise Island." Tiffany. In 1933: Cameraman,
"Gabriel Over the White House," MGM; "Melody
Cruise," "Morning Glory," Radio; "Alice in Wonder-
land," Paramount. In 1934: photographed "The Scarlet
Empress," Paramount; "Grand Canary," Fox. In 1935:
"Lottery Lover," "Thunder in the Night." "Ginger," Fox;
"Show Them No Mercy," "Bad Boy," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island," "Lloyds of
London," "Little Miss Nobody." "Half Angel."
"Dimples"; collaborated on "Can This Be Dixie?", 20th
Century-Fox.
GLENNON, FRANK: Actor.
Eights," Puritan.
In 1936: "Aces and
GLENNY, GENE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
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GLETT, CHARLES LIONEL: Vice-President in charge
of production. Audio Productions; b. New Yorit, Mareli 13,
190U; m. Clarice Allen and lias one son, Artliur Allen Glett;
e. New York and Cliicago, wliere he completed a
journalistic course. In 1918 joined the foreign division
of Educational Pictures. Then he went to United Artists,
doing special contact work. In 1923 joined George Mat-
thews Adams Newspaper Syndicate as associate editor. In
1926 he launched his own short subject producing unit,
later producing the first sound short for Paramount. In
1929 became associated with Audio Cinema as production
manager.
GLORIA. LEDA: Actress, r. n. Leda Nicoletfi: b.
Bome. Italy, Aug. 30, 1911; h. 5 feet, 4 inches: red hair
and black eyes; w. 12'1 pounds; p. Luigl and Margherita
Nlcolettl; speaks Italian, French and English. Appeared
on screen In "Terra Madre," "Figaro B La Sua Gran
Giornata." "Palio." "Armata Azzurra," "Tavola Del
Poverl," "OggI Sposl," "Tratlato Scomparso," Mario
Bonnard Films, '•Cappello A Tre Puntl" De Capitanl
Film. In 1936: "Milizia Territoriale." Amato Produc-
tions; "Aria del Contlnente," De Capitanl Productions;
"Arma Blance e Ambasciatorl," Negroni Film Produc-
tions; "Nozze Vagabonde," Sterio Film Production. In
1937: "Sette Giornl All' Altro Mondo," Etrusca.
GLOVER. HENRY B.: Branch manager, Tampa. b.
Mobile, Ala.; p. G. E. Glover; e. Culver Military
Academy, Spring Hill College. Secretary Gulf Wood
Products, Mobile; manager of specifications of Motoroil
.System. Ad sales department, Atlanta, Bromberg At-
tractions; Georgia salesman, Bromberg (later Republic).
Branch manager. Republic.
GLOVER, OMAR: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
GLOVER, T, A.: Director and cameraman. "Flying
Scourge," "Jungle Trails," "On the Trail of the Gorilla,"
"Out of the World," African exteriors for "Song of
Freedom" in 1936, and led expedition and controlled
camera for African scenes of ".lericho" (Capitol, 1937).
GLUCK, MARGEL: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story "Rescue Squad," Mayfau-.
GLUCKMAN. HERMAN: Production and Distribution
Executive, b. New York City, July 1.^. 1895. President
o*" Majestic Pictures and of Republic Film Exchanges, af
New York and eastern Pa.
GLUCKSMANN, CARLOS: President of Compania
Comercial Radiolux, South America. Buenos Aires local
representatives of' Grand National; born Argentina,
October 20, 1889 ; specialized in accountancy. Exhibitor
and distributor of films in 1912. In 1934 founded Com-
pania Comercial Radiolux S. A.
GLUCKSMAN, E. M,: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GLUCKSMANN, MAX: Exhibitor, Argentina, Uru-
guay; b. Czernowitz, Austria. March 8, 1875; e. high
school graduate; married. Was art photographer. In 1908,
representative of Pathe Fieres. In 1910 started as exhib-
itor. In Buenos Aires, owns the Grand Splendid, Palace
and Select Theatres; owns ten more in the interior, and
3.') in Uruguay,
GLUNT, OMER MARTIN: Commercial Products Develop-
ment Director, Bell Telephone Laboratories; b. Union City,
Ind., Feb. 12. 1884; married; p. Benjamin Franklin Glunt.
Mary Alice (Barr) Glunt; e. graduate of grade and high
school system of Union City, Ohio; graduate of Ohio State
University. Columbus, Ohio, 1906, degree M.E. in electrical
engineering. Entering the Western Electric Company at
Chicago in 1906, he was first engaged In manufacturing
and installation work. In 1900 he transferred to apparatus
design work in the engineering department, and soon came
to New York where he became a supervisor in the same
line of work. The first Western Electric sound picture
system was used by Warner Brothers in 1926. For this he
supervised the development of the motor and turntable
equipment, and when later the sound-on-fllm system was
brought out, his engineers accepted the entire responsibility
for it. In 1925 Bell Telephone Laboratories succeeded the
Engineering Department of the Western Electric Company,
and when in 1927 the engineering of commercial products
required his entire attention, he relinquished his telephonic
apparatus work. As commercial products development direc-
tor now heads a group of 225 engineers and technicians re-
sponsible for the development of apparatus and systems for
sound picture, for public address, for broadcasting and air-
plane radio, and for a number of other related fields. He is
Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. Fellow of the
Society of Motion Picture Engineers. Governor of the
Society of Motion Picture Engineers, 1931. 1932, 1933.
and then financial vice-president.
GLYNNE, MARY: Actress. b. Penarth. Wales;
golden hair and hazel eyes; m. late Dennis Neil-
son-Terry. First appeared on the English stage In 1908.
Played In many British silent films and In Hollywood in
"The Call of Youth." British talkers include: "Inquest,"
1932, Warner-FN-Brltish; "The Good Companions," 1933,
Gaumont-Britlsh; "The Lost Chord," 1933, Twickenham;
"Flat No. 3," 1933. British Lion; "The Outcast," 1934,
BIP. In 1935: "Scrooge," Paramount-Julius Hagen. In
1936: "Finale." B.&D.
GODDARD, ALF: Actor, b. London. England. Novem-
ber 28. 1897. h. 6 feet; fair hair, blue eyes. Former
British boxer and began in pictures as a stunt man.
British talkers include "The Happy Ending." "The Third
String," "Pride of the Force" (1933), BIP. In 1935: "It's
a Bet," BIP; "Strictly Illegal," GB. Also In "Lost in
the Legion," BIP; "No Limit," ATP; "First a Girl,"
(iaumont-British. In 1936: "A Rich Young Man," Gar-
rett and Clements; "Public Nuisance No. 1," Garrett and
Clements; "Song of Freedom," Hammer Productions.
GODDARD. GLORIA: Writer, b. Philadelphia, Pa..
Feb. 18, 1897; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; green eyes and
brown hair; w. 140 pounds; p. Agnes Gertrude and
William Beck Goddard, non- professionals; e. Detroit
Central high school, Detroit Junior College; m. Clement
Wood; hobbies include great adventures, travel. Was
director, costumer and actor In summer camp shows.
Wrote a dramatic version of Ivanhoe and played Rebecca
In it. Author of "Backyard," "These Lord's Descen-
dent's," "Sanadan," "The Food of Love," novels; "Don
John of Austria," an interpretative biography. Co-author
with Clement Wood, of the comedy dramas, "It Could
Happen to Any Wife," and "The Captain's Table."
Motion picture critic, consulting scenario writer for
Warner Brothers, dialogue for "Mother," "Greedy Girl,"
"Her Excellency the Governor."
GODDARD, GRACE: Film editor. In 193G: "The
Mandarin Mystery," Republic.
GODDARD, PAULETTE: Actress. b. Great Neck,
Long Island, N. Y., June 3, 1911; h. 5 feet, 4 Inches;
w. 110 pounds; platinum blonde and blue eyes. On
stage In "Rio Rita." Was member of stock company
at the Hal Roach Studios. In 1930: appeared in Charlie
Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA.
GODDEN, JIMMY: Actor, b. Maidstone, England, Aug.
11. 1879; h. 5 feet 8 inches; gray hair and brown eyes.
Formerly In the Civil Service, but went on the stage In
1911. Now playing in British talkers for BIP. First
was "My Wife's Family." 1931. Others include "For
the Love of Mike," 1932; "Meet My Sister," 1933;
"Hawleys of High Street," 1933; "The Outcast." 1934;
"The Great Defender" (BIP), 1934. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935," "It's a Bet," BIP; "Royal Cavalcade,"
"Students Romance," "Honours Easy," "I Give Mv
Heart," "Music Hath Charms." "One in a Million."
"Living Dangerously," "Someone at the Door," "A Star
Fell from Heaven." Other films Include "King of the
Castle," City Films; "Marriage of Corbal," Capitol. On
stage in "Blue Eyes." "Oh, Daddy," "Midshipmaid."
and "King of Hearts." Under contract to BIP. In 1930:
"Living Dangerously," "Once in a Million," ABP.
GODFREY, SAMUEL: Actor and writer, b. Brook-
lyn. N. Y.. October 5. 1891; h. 5 feet 11 inches; dark
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 135 pounds; e. public
schools of Brooklyn, N. Y., and in high school In
Oklahoma; m. Marjorle North; has three boys and one
girl ; hy. his family, golf and fishing. Before he
completed his education he made his stage debut In
a small part in "The Great John Canton" played by
George Fawcett. Staged many productions including
"Kibitzer" and "The Wife's Away." Staged Irene Rich
act. Warner dialogue writer. In 1933 appeared In
"I Loved A Woman," First National; "After Tonight,"
Radio. In 1934: appeared in "Beggars in Ermine, '
Monogram; "The Love Captive," Universal. In 1935:
'Love in Bloom," "Private Worlds," Paramount.
GODRIDGE, CONSTANCE: Actress. In 1935: "First
a Girl," Gaumont-British.
GODSOE, HAROLD: Assistant director. In 1935: "The
Scoundrel," Paramount. In 1936: "Soak the Rich," Para-
mount.
GOE. JOHN CARL: Manager. Westminster Cinema
Inc.; b. Vlncennes. Indiana. Sept. 18, 1895: e. high
school, business college and one year of university.
Assistant teller. American National Bank. Indianapolis,
and club organization manager with Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World, at Indianapolis; for a short period
out of school was actor during early Little Theatre move-
ments. Started In 1919, First National Pictures salesman
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in Indiana Territory; July 1920 to 1925 was in home
office of First National as sales promotion and contract
manager. From 1925-1931, iield following positions:
assistant sales manager with F. B. O. ; assistant sales
manager with Associated Exhibitors; assistant to the
President with Associated Exhibitors: assistant sales man-
ager with Pathe upon merger of Associated and Pathe:
assistant sales manager, Tiffany Productions; sales mana-
ger. Tiffany Productions, until merger with Educational.
GOERTZ. JULIUS H.: Exhibitor. Has the Uptown and
Zenith theatres in Davenport. Iowa. Affiliated with Al-
lied Theatre Owners, Inc. Is a Mason. Elk and a
Kiwanian.
GOETZ, BEN: Pioneer, laboratory field. Was
associated with Brbograph Laboratory, banded together
in Consolidated Film Industries, Inc. Became president
of Consolidated.
GOETZ, CHARLES S.: Executive with Consolidated
Film Industries, Inc. b. New York City. Feb. 6. .1890:
e. College of the City of New York; married. President,
Dependable Films Corp., 6 years; president. State Cinema
Productions, ^ years; executive, sales department of Para-
mount; executive, sales department First National; gen-
eral manager. Warner Bros. Exchange, Inc.; established
branches for William Fox.
GOETZ, HARRY M.: Assistant to Darryl F. Zanuck.
20th Century-Fox. b. New York, Jan. 9. 1888; married:
e. New York Prep; New York University night school.
Public accounting. Started in 1909 as auditor for Crystal
Film Co. In September, 1911. went with Warner Bros,
as auditor: became assistant treasurer of Warner Bros.
Pictures, Inc., and helped establish their national dis-
tributing organization in 1913. In 1914 with United
Film Service. In May, 191,5, with Erbograph Co. as
auditor and became vice-president of that company up
to 1924 when it became part of Consolidated Film
Industries, of which he became vice-president until
October, 1928; then assistant treasurer and comptroller
of production for Paramount Publlx Corp., remaining
with them until March, 1932. In May. 1932, organized
Reliance Pictures. Inc., with Edward Small. President
and treasurer. Release through United Artists. In 1932
elected treasurer of Consolidated Film Industries, Inc.,
resigning April 1. 193n. In 1937: Assistant to Zarryl F.
Zanuck, 20th Century-Fox.
GOETZ, JOE: RKO Midwest Corporation, b. Dayton.
Ohio May 2. 1908; p. Fred and Josephine Goetz; e.
Steele High School and University of Dayton, Dayton,
Ohio; married. Started as part time usher, Keith's
Theatre, later Chief of Service. In 1928. at 19. went
to State Theatre. Dayton, as manager. RKO took over
Libson circuit in 1930 and was transferred to Cincinnati
RKO Capitol as manager. From Capitol to RKO Palace,
and in September 1931 opened new Paramount at Peebles"
Corner. In 1933 short subject booker for the division
(Cincinnati. Columbus, and Dayton), in addition to man-
aging Paramount and Orpheum Theatres, later acquired
bv the company. In August, 193.'i, made assistant division
manager under Col. Arthur M. Frudenfeid. at same time
doing feature and short subject booking and supervising
management of Paramount and Orpheum Theatres. Presi-
dent of Cincinnati Bookers' Club, In 1936 organized
school for student managers in Cincinnati.
GOETZ. WILLIAM: Associate Producer. b. New
York City, March 24, 1903; h. 5 feet 9 inches; brown
hair; w. 155 pounds; e. public schools of New Y'ork
and Pennsylvania College, leaving college to take a
position in the film industry; married and has one child.
Was assistant producer for Corinne Griffith for three
years. Was connected with JIG.M and Paramount Studios
in a production capacity. Signed a Fox contract in
April. 1930. as associate producer, assistant to Sol M.
Wurtzel, 1933, vice president. Twentieth Century
Pictures. Now associate producer. In 1934: "Moulin
Rouge." "Looking for Trouble." "The House of Roths-
child." "The Affairs of Cellini." "The Mighty Barnum."
"The Last Gentleman." "Bulldog Drummond Strikes
Bark." United ArtiBts-20th Century. In 193.5: "Cllve of
India." "Folies Bergere." "Cardinal Richelieu," "Les
MIserables." "Call of (he Wild." UA-20th Century.
GOFE, RICHARD: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt." UA.
GOG, GREGOR: Actor. In 1936: "Der Karapf," Am-
klno.
GOLA, JOSE: Actor, b. La Plata. B. A.. Argentina;
black hair and dark eyes; p. non-professionals: e. high
school. Stage since 1925. Films in 1934: ".Manana es
Domingo" (Jose Ferreyra Company) ; in 1935: "Puente
.Msina." Jose Ferreyra Company; "Deportes." Rio de la
Plata Company; "Companeros," Imasono Company. In
Goe — Gol
1936: "La Muchachada De a Bordo." Lumiton Company;
"Puerto Nuevo." Argentina Sono Film.
GOLD, HARRY L. : Executive, United Artists Eastern
and Canadian sales manager; b. New York City, Decem-
ber, 29, 1893.
GOLD, LOU: Exhibitor, 208 Fetry St., Newark,
N. J.; b. New York City, July 28, 1897: married; e.
New York U. 1917, B.S. Accounting. Entered actively
into motion picture business In June. 1920. at the City
Theatre. Passaic, N. J. Two years later acquired Interest
in Rivoli and Ironbound theatres, Newark, N. J. Now
interested in Rivoli, Newark, N. J.
GOLDBECK, WILLIS: Writer. Wrote screen play of
Radio's "Penguin Pool Murders," original story. In col-
laboration with Tod Browning, of "Freaks," (1932), also
"Wild Orchids." "Lilac Time," "Scaramouche,' and
"Desert Nights," and was associated with Sir James M.
Barrie during preparation of "Peter Fan" for screen. In
1936: collaborated on "The Garden of Allah," UA.
GOLDBERG, AARON: Exhibitor. Opened his first
nickelodeon in 1912. Member of Independent Theatre
Owners" Association. Owns number of independent houses
in San Francisco.
GOLDBERG. HARRY D.: Artists' representative and
producer, b. Montreal. Canada; e. Canada and New York.
Formerly with Famous Players. Fox. Universal and RKO
as theatre operating executive. 'Vice -president of Central
.\rtlsts Bureau. Inc.
GOLDBERG, LEE L.: Owner. Big Feature Rights
Exchanges. b. New Albany, Ind., Feb. 9. 1887; p.
Shoma and Dora Goldberg; e. five years public school;
married. Was publicity agent and assistant manager B.
F Keith's Hopkins Theatre and Fontaine Ferry Park
(Keith Vaudeville). Started in 1906 as publicity agent
of Hopkins Theatre. Later manager of Mary Anderson.
Strand and National. Louisville theatres. In 1916. with
Col Fred Lew. organized Big Feature Rights Corpora-
tion, holders of First National franchise for Kentucky
and Indiana, and Warner. Columbia and Educational
franchises In 1931 appointed as zone manager of Warner
Bros. Theatres of Kentucky. Owner of Big Feature Rights
Corporation, operating exchanges In Louisville, Cincin-
nati and Indianapolis.
GOLDBERG, LOU: Writer, b. New York, April !«.
1900: e. Harvard. Previously with Paramount handling
advertising and publicity, de luxe theatres: with RKO
and was exploitation manager, Warner and Columbia
Author. "The Great I Am,'" purchased by Paramount-
ro-author. "The Unsinkable Mrs. Jay"" and co-autho'.
"Let's Buy a Farm." published in 1933. also "Bank
President." Additional dialogue "Frankie and Johnny ;
dialogue, "Crime of Dr. Crespi," original screen play.
GOLDBERG, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOLDBERG, MAX A.: President, European Films
Corporation, b. Brooklyn. New Y'ork. e. High School of
I'ommerce. City College. New York University. Is certified
public accountant.
GOLDBERG, N. F.: Manager, Mascot Film Exchange.
Seattle. Wash.; b. Minneapolis. Minn., Dec. 19. 1902:
e. Minneapolis grade and high schools; University of
Minnesota, 3 years. Chain shoe store operator, with
headquarters in Minneapolis. Minn., until spring nf 192S^
For past eight years associated with production and
distribution of Independent pictures.
GOLDBERG, PEGGY: Publicity department of GB
Pictures New York home office; b. New York City; e.
Washington Irving high school and New York University^
First position was with James Madison, publisher of
Madison's Budget; joined Exhibitors Trade Review as
motion picture reviewer in 1926: later in same capacity
on Morning Telegraph. Joined publicity department i^
Educational Film Exchanges, Inc., in 1929. Joined GB
in 1936.
GOLDBERG, WILLIAM: Secretary-Treasurer, European
Films Corp. ; e. High School of Commerce, City Col-
lege. New York University.
GOLDBERG. RUBE: Cartoonist and Writer, b. San
Francisco, Cal. ; e. University of California, studied
mining engineering. Became cartoonist on the San Fran-
risco Chronicle, then with San Francisco Bulletin. Ha?
written magazine stories. vaudeville sketches and
appeared in vaudeville, and made several animatea
cartoons for the screen.
GOLDBERGER. WILLI: Cameraman. In 1933: "The
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rity
GOLDBLATT, M.: Director. In 1936: "Gypsies," Am-
kino.
GOLDBURG, JESSE J.: Vice-president in charge of
distribution. Excelsior Pictures; b. New Yorlj City, Oct.
21, 1886; e. New York public schools, Dwight Preparatory
School, New York Preparatory School and the New York
Law School. Organized Independent Pictures Corporation,
of which he was secretary and general manager, producing
feature production for the independent market and for dis-
tribution through national releasing organizations. Presi-
dent and general manager of Ocean Film Corporation,
thereafter president and general manager of Rialto Film
Corporation, president and general manager of Independent
Pictures Corporation, supervising producer of Chadwick
Pictures Corporation, producer of Westerns for FBO,
thereafter president and general manager of First Division
distributors, organizer of Independent Producers and Dis-
tributors. In 1935 became vice-president in charge of
distribution. Excelsior Pictures.
GOLDEN, EDWARD A.: Sales executive, b. New York
City, March 17, 1887; e. English High, Boston; Tufts
Medical College, 1909. World Film franchise for Canada;
manager, 1914; Boston "Photoplay," 1916. 1918. New
England distributor for "Hearts of the World." President
American Feature Film, distributing Metro and Universal
pictures. Sold out to Metro. General sales manager. Re-
public. In 1935: resigned as general sales manager of
Republic Pictures. Became sales manager for Chesterfield
and Invincible Pictures. In February, 1937, joined Mono-
gram Pictures as sales manager.
GOLDEN, E. GILBERT: Assistant advertising manager,
Warner Brothers, b. New York, July 31, 1909; p. Maurice
and Sadye; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; black hair and blue eyes; e.
New York University. Ten years with publicity and
advertising department. First National and Warner.
GOLDEN. MAX H.: Business manager and associate
producer. In 1933: "Walls of Gold," Pox. In 1935 be-
came associate producer, 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
associate producer. "Every Saturday Night," "Educating
Father." "Back to Nature," 20th Centurv-Fox. In 1937:
associate producer "Off to the Races," 20th Century-Fox.
GOLDEN, MILDRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
irranac.)
GOLDEN. NATHAN D.: Chief of the Motion Picture
"Section of the Department of Commerce; b. Bellalre.
Ohio. .Tuly 4. 1896; e. oublic schools and high schools
of Cleveland. Ohio, attended Emerson Institute and one
year at Columbia University. Washington, D. C L. L. B.
Washinixton College of Law and a member of the Bar
of the District of Columbia. Entered the Bureau service
on August 1, 1926. Prior to the war was engaged in
motion picture production, distribution and exhibition.
Member of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers, the
International Alliance of Motion Picture Projectionists of
the United States and Canada, American Projectionist So-
ciety and member of the Projection Advisory Council.
GOLDEN. ROBERT A.: Assistant director. In 1934:
"The Gay Bride." "The Painted Veil." "Outcast Lady."
"Lazy River." "Men In White." "Viva Villa," MGM. In
1935: "After OfBce Hours," MGM.
GOLDHAMMER. L. E.: Branch Manager, BKO,
Minneapolis. Minn.; b. Minneapolis. Minn., August SI.
1898; married; e. graduated from North High School.
Sold candy, Shubert theatre. Minneapolis. In various
sales postd. then present position.
GOLDIE, WYNDHAM: Actor. In 1935: "Lorna
Doone," Associated Talking Pictures; "Two Little No-
bodies." Warners. In 1936: "Crime Unlimited," "The
Black Mask." "Some Morning," Warners; "Find the
Lady." Fox. In 1937: "Under the Red Robe," London
Films.
GOLDIN, BERTINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOLDIN, SIDNEY: Director. Spent many years in
production In Europe, mostly in Russia. Produced
"Ylzkor" with Maurice Schwartz. Went to Hollywood
In 1926 and directed for Independent producers. 1926-27.
In 1929 made "East Side Sadie." Producer of Yiddish
talkers in the East.
GOLDMAN, F. LYLE: Writer and director. Jam Handy
Picture Service, Detroit, Mich. b. St. Louis, Mo., Aug.
9. 1893; married; e. graduate of University of Illinois.
B.S., architecture. Practiced architecture in St. Louis.
.Tolned Bray Studio to make educational pictures for train-
ing army officers during War. Was with Audio Produc-
tions, Inc., producing industrials and theatrical short sub-
jects.
GOLDMAN, WILLIAM: Exhibitor. Formerly Reneral
manager, Stanley Company of America with headquarters
In Pennsylvania. Prior to transfer of activities to the
eastern seaboard, was prominent in St. Louis theatre
operation.
GOLDSMITH, ALFRED N., Dr.: b. New York City,
Sept. 15, 1887. e. College of City of New York;
Columbia University. Consulting engineer. General
••"lectric Company; director of research. Marconi Wireless
Telegraph Company of America; Vice-president, KCA
I'hotophone; Vice-president and general engineer. Radio
Corporation of America. Past President. Institute of
Radio Engineers; Past President, Society of Motion Picture
Engineers. Established a general consulting practice,
in January, 1933, primarily in the radio and sound
nicture fields.
GOLDSMITH, KEN: Associate Producer, Monogram
Pictures. b. Brooklyn. N. Y.. August 27, 1899; e.
New York University; m. Jeanne Takiff; has two
daughters, Helen Barbara and Gloria Ann. Vice-president
Independent Motion Picture Producers Association. In
1936: supervised "The Leavenworth Case." "The Leather-
necks Have Landed," "Navy Born," Republic. Supervised
"Last of the Mohicans." Story and script supervision
"Harmony Lane," "Follow Your Heart," Republic.
GOLDSTEIN, ALBERT M.: Owner and manager of
Principal Pictures Exchange. 2422 Second Ave.. Seattle,
Wash.; b. San Francisco, April 12, 1892; e. public and
high school. Salesman and branch manager. State Rights
Productions 1914-17; Fox Film Corp. 1918-25; salesman
Universal films 1925-28; special representative General
Film products 1932-33; manager owner Principal Picture?
Exchange, distributing independent product in Washington.
Oregon and Alaska, starting in 1934.
GOLDSTEIN, EMANUEL H.: Charge of business ad-
ministration. Republic, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.. Dec. 3, 1889.
Seventeen years with Universal. Joined Republic.
GOLDSTEIN. HARRY H.: District manager. Para-
mount. Cleveland, Ohio; b. New York City. April 17.
1897; married; p. Sam and Mary, both dec; e. public
school, N. Y. ; Horace Mann School; Columbia University.
Started with old World Film Corn. In the home office:
left to Join Petrova Pictures: served In U. S. Army
for 2 years and after Armistice accepted a Fox sales
position. New York. In 1921 with Paramount, first
in Boston as salesman, then manager; in .Tuly. 1926.
transferred to Albany as branch manager: promoted to
Pittsburgh February, 1928. In Cleveland since 1931.
GOLDSTEIN, LEONARD: Associate producer. In 1936-
"Daniel Boone." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Park Avenue
Logger," RKO-Radio.
GOLDSTEIN, SAMUEL: Treasurer. Guaranteed Pictures
Corporation; b. Russia, Nov. 17. 1897; p. Bessie Gold-
stein; e. high schools. New York City: married. Office
boy with Reliance Film Company (producer for Mutual
release). 1914-15. Left vhen company was succeeded by
Biograph. Employed by Joe Mile's Film Sales Com-
pany. 1915; Charlie Abrams. 1918. Formed Guaranteed
Pictures Company with 51. D. Slkawitt in 1918. and has
been associated with him since.
GOLDSTONE, PHIL: Independent motion picture
producer and active In financing independents on the
Coast for many years. Current affiliation: Majestic
Pictures Corp., in which he Is a dominant factor. In
1933 produced "Sing. Sinner, Sing." "The Sin of Nora
Moran," executive producer of "Curtain at Eight."
Alajestic. In 1935: produced "Age of Indiscretion,"
"O Shaughnessey's Boy," "The Last of the Pagans,"
MGM.
GOLDWYN GIRLS: Dancers. In 1936: "Strike Me
Pink," UA.
GOLDWYN, SAMUEL: Producer and owner-member
of United Artists Corporation; b. Warsaw, Poland, August
27, 1884; divorced Blanche Lasky. sister of Jesse Lasky,
In 1915: m. Frances Howard, professional, and has one
child. Started his business career as a glove apprentice:
later was given an Interest in the concern. In 1910.
with .Tesse Lasky. he founded the Lasky company and
December 29, 1913, released his picture, "The Squaw
Man." with Dustln Farnum the star and Cecil B.
DeMllle the director. In 1917 Goldwyn was Instrumental
in bringing about the $25,000,000 Famous Players-Lasky
merger, as a result of which he became chairman of
the board of directors of that company. In 1918 with
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Arch and Edgar Selwyn, he formed Goldvvyn Pictures
Corporation, of whicli iie became president and chief
owner. Later sold out his interest to the Metro company
and started again as an Independent producer under hii
own name, a position which lie has maintained ever since.
During 1926 Goldwyn allied his Independent film producing
organization with United Artists Corporation and through
this company, have been released "Stella Dallas."
"Bulldog Druiiimond," "Arrowsmith," "Palmy Days,"
"Street Scene," "Wlioopee" and "Condemned." and
other Samuel Goldwyn productions. On October 13,
\927, he was unanimously elected as owner-member of
United Artists by the others. Mary Pickford, Norma
Talmadge, Gloria Swanson, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie
Chaplin, Joseph M. Schenck and D. W. Griffith. Gold-
wyn is credited with "discovering" such players as
Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Belle Bennett, Gary
Cooper, Lily Damlta and Anna Sten and of developing
Eddie Cantor on the screen. More recent pictures include
"Kid from Spain." "Masquerader," "Roman Scandals"
"Nana," "Kid Millions." "We Live Again," "The Wed-
ding Night." "Barbary Coast," "The Dark Angel," UA.
In 1936: "Strike Me Pink." "These Three." "Dodsvvorth,"
"Come and Get It," "Beloved Enemy," UA.
GOLIK, EDWARD V.: Drama editor, News-Telegram,
Portland. Ore. b. Kathbun. Iowa, March 21, 1912; p.
Frank V. and Mary; e. high school. Present position
since Sept. 1935; formerly radio edltfir.
GOLITZEN, ALEXANDER: Art director. In 1935:
collaborated on art direction, "Call of the Wild," UA-
20th Century.
GOLTZEN, EGON: Director. b. Berlin, Germany;
0. Cologne, on the Rhine. Joined Hof theatres, Han
over and Frankfurt, as actor; toured Central Europe
In 1912 entered Aim business in Germany. Took world
cruise after the armistice and came to the United
States. Directed G&rman versions of "Trader Horn,"
"Melody Man," "Africa Speaks," "Hell's Island" and
"Ladies of Leisure": French versions of "Dirigible"
and "Africa Speaks;" Spanish version of "Africa
Speaks." Made foreign versions for Columbia.
GOLUBEFF, GREGORY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOMBASZOGI, ELLA: Actress, b. Budapest, Hungary,
1895; widow. Comedienne on Hungarian stage. Films
include, in 1933: "Aunt Iza." Fedak production, Budapest;
in 1934: "A Night in Venice," Kovacs production, Buda-
pest; "New Relative," Harmonia productions; "Fairy
Tale Car." Reflector productions; "Emmy." Muveszfllm
productions, and others. In 1936: "Be True Unto Death,"
Lux. In 1937: "Pay Up, Madame," Focus.
GOMBELL, MINNA: Actress. b. Baltimore. Md. ;
h. 5 feet 4 Inches; blue eyes and blond hair; w. 120
pounds; p. Dr. and Mrs. William Gombell, non-profes-
sionals; e. Baltimore, first in private schools, then
Western Highland Bard Avon Finishing School; not
married. Stage experience in "Jimmie's Women," "The
Great Power," "Nancy's Private Affair." Leading woman
for Walter Huston, Otis Skinner, Ernest Freud and
others. Entered films Dec. 23. 1930, with Fox. Among
her pictures: "Doctor's Wives," "Bad Girl," "Skyline."
"The Way to Love," Paramount; "Wild Bovs of the
Road," First National: "Hoopla." Fox. In 1934: "Cross
Country Cruise," Universal: "The Thin Man," "The
Merry Widow," MGM; "No More Women." Paramount;
"Keep 'Em Rolling." "Strictly Dynamite," RKO;
"Babbitt," "Registered Nurse," First National: "The
Hell Cat," Columbia. In 1935: "Women Must Dress."
Republic (Monogram) ; "The White Cockatoo," "Miss
Pacific Fleet," Warner; "Two Sinners," Republic. In
1936: "Banjo on My Knee," 20th Century-Fox.
GOMBO: Player. In 1936: "A Son of Mongolia,"
Amklno.
GOMERSALL, EDWARD T.: Western Sales Man-
ager, Universal: b. Cincinnati. Ohio. Feb. 28, 1895;
married. Shoe manufacturing business. 1916. Goldwyn
Co.: 1917-18 in World War; 1918-29. Fox. With
Universal since 1930.
GOMEZ, ALFONSO PATINO: Freelance publicity direc-
tor for film companies; b. Tacuba, Federal District,
Mexico, Aug. 14, 1910: e. grade and high schools, and
began study of medicine. Was reporter on Mexico City
daily newspapers; editor of a bull fight magazine and a
f^lm magazine. Is publicity director, adapter and dia-
loguist for motion pictures.
GOMEZ, ANGIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GOMOLYAK. A.: Actor. In 1935: "Sunny Youth,"
Ltralnfllm.
Gol — Goo
GONZALES, NANCY: Child dancer. In 1935: Tlta-
phone short product.
GOOD. FRANK B.: Cameraman and Actor. r. n.
Frank Bucher Good; b. Columbus, Ohio, October 3, 1884;
h. 5 feet 8Vi inches; grey hair and eyes; w. 175 pounds;
p. Mary Jane McHall and George P. Good, non-profea-
sionals; e. East high school, Columbus; m. Dolores
Gannon, non-professional; hy. aviation and racing cars.
Six years in vaudeville. An automobile race driver
from 1906 to 1912. In 1911 played leading man In
three-reel Biograph automobile race pictures. In 1912
played lead opposite Ford Sterling in "Love and Ven-
geance" for Sterling Motion Picture Company. The
same year started on camera with Sterling Motion Pic-
ture Company. On camera work for two and one-half
years with Majestic. Reliance and D. W. Griffith
Studios; seven years with Fox: five years with Jackie
Coogan productions. Photographed (1929) "Cheyenne,"
"Lawless Legion" and "California Mall." In 1935:
"When a Man's a Man," "The Cowboy Millionaire,"
"Hard Rock Harrigan." Fox; "Thunder Mountain."
"Whispering Smith Speaks." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
photographed "O'Malley of the Mounted," "The Border
Patrolman," 20th Century-Fox; "The Mine With the Iron
Door," Columbia; "Isle of Fury." WB. In 1937: "Park
Avenue Logger," RKO-Radio. Secretary, American Society
of Cinematographers.
GOODALE, GEORGE G.: President. Birmingham
Film Exchange, Inc.; b. Angola, Ind., Nov. 19, 1877;
married; e. high school. Musician. Since 1917, Triangle
Film Corporation, Enterprise Distributing Corporation and
A. C. Bromberg Attractions. President, Birmingham
(Ala.) Film E.xchange since 1932.
GOODALL, GRACE: Actress, b. San Francisco, Cal. ;
e. San Francisco and New York, also Snell Seminary
Berkeley, Cal.; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; w. 135 pounds,
light brown hair, blue-gray eyes. Stage career, eighteen
years in stock and New York productions. Screen
experience with Famous Players. Whitman-Bennett. Fox.
Realart. "The Opening Night." In 1934: "Handy
.\ndy." Fox. In 1935: "The Singing Vagabond," Re-
public. In 1936: "Make Way for a Lady." RKO-Radio.
GOODELLE, NIELA: Concert pianist. r. n. Helen
Goodelle. b. Worcester, N. Y.. Sept. 8. 1912; h. 5 ft.
3 in.; w. 106 pounds; brown hair and hazel eyes; e. St.
Petersburg high school and studied piano 12 years.
On radio. Cutex Program 1935-36; sustaining NBC in
1936 ; gu£st star Rudy Vallee's show, .Tolson, Ed Wynn.
Pictures for Educational. 1936-37.
GOODHART, A.: Composer. In 1935: collaborated on
songs, "Car of Dreams," "First a Girl." Gaumont-British.
In 1936: collaborated on musical numbers, "When Knights
Were Bold," General Film Distributors (England). In
1937: collaborated on music and lyrics "Thls'Il Make You
Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
GOOD HEAD, ERIC: Casting Director, Herbert Wilcox
Productions. London, b. London, May 22. 1905; e. City
of London Schonl. Bank clerk before joining film in-
dustry. 192S-1936 manager of Bramlins. In 1936 casting
director. Herbert Wilcox Productions.
GOODING, EDWIN H.: Newspaper writer. Was born
in Bristol, Ontario County, N. Y., August 9. 1903: m.
Fern V. Severine; p. Elias J. and Cora M. (Hicks)
Gooding; e. graduated frum Canandaigua Academy, Canan-
daigua, N. Y., In 1910. Buffalo Evening News. Formerly
fllri critic. Early day editor. Associated Press, Albany,
N. Y.
GOODKIND, SAUL: Film editor. In 1935: "Stormy,"
Universal.
GOODLOE, A. CARTER: Author. In 1935: "I Live
My Life," MGM, based on short story. "Claustrophobia,"
GOODMAN. AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GOODMAN. ARTHUR M.: Branch manager, b. Balti-
more County, Md.. April 15, 1887; e. Baltimore City
College: married. Was actor, operatic baritone, soldier,
(Captain of Infantry, 12th Division). Manager for War-
ner in Pittsburgh. Manager for United Artists suc-
cessively in Detroit, Indianapolis and Cleveland.
GOODMAN, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOODMAN. JOHN: Art director. In 1934: Collab-
orated on "Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen." "Search for
Beauty." "Wharf Angel." "Liltle Miss Marker." "The
Old Fashioned Way." Paramount. In 1935: collaborated
on "Car 99," "McFadden's nats," "Four Hours to Kill."
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"Men Without Names," "Millions in the Air," "Annapolis
Farewell," "Collegiate," "Two for Tonight." In 193li:
'13 Hours by Air." "Girl of the Ozarks," collaborated
"Three Cheers for Love," "Murder with Pictures," "Wives
Never Know," Paramount.
GOODMAN. MAURICE: b. Seneca Falls. N. Y..
March 21, 1881; h. 5 feet. 10; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 170; e. New York University. Married; hy. polo.
Distinguished counsellor, has been associated with vaude-
ville, motion pictures and the theatre since he began his
professional career. He became general counsel of the
B. F. Keith Circuit in 1906. and a factor in the various
mergers and expansions of that organization thereafter.
He arranged the co-ordination of the B. F. Kelth-F.F.
Proctor interests ; the booking agreement between the
B. F. Keith vaudeville exchange and Oscar Hammerstein,
the merging of the Percy G. Williams Circuit; and many
other afllliations which developed the Keith circuit from
a group of six theatres when he joined the company
to a large circuit which extended from Boston to
Chicago, and from Montreal to Jacksonville, and which
became the dominant factor in vaudeville In America.
Was a director and counsel for BKO Corp.
GOODMAN. MURRAY: Distribution Executive. b.
New York City, Oct. 8, 1905; e. graduated from High
School of Commerce; school of accounting of College of
the City of New York; BBA, CCNY; school of education.
CCNY. Was connected with Bray Pictures Corp. for
11 years. In charge of non-theatrical and educational
departments, advertising and publicity, contact with
distributing organizations, ofBce manager and accountant.
Resigned as secretary of Bray in 1933.
GOODMAN. RAYMOND J.: President, Bex Theatre
Co., Starkville, Miss.; b. StarkvlUe, Miss., May 7, 1888;
married; p. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Goodman; e. Mississippi
State College, graduated in Class of 1906. Bookkeeper and
store manager. Started first motion picture theatre in
Starkville, in July, 1911. Independent exhibitor in Stark-
ville since that date. Operating the Rex, opened in Sep-
tember, 1931, and the State, opened December 2, 1936.
GOODNER, CAROL: Actress. b. New York; h. 5
feet 5M inches; brown hair, gray eyes; hy. bridge,
books, dogs. Went to England to appear on the stage
In 1927. Played In British films Including "The
Ringer" and "The Flying Squad" (1932), British Lion:
"There Goes the Bride" (1932). Gainsborough-British
Lion; "Musical Chairs," "Strange Evidence" (1933).
London Films; "Just Smith." "The Fire Raisers" (1933).
Gaumont. In 1935: "Mlml." "The Student's Romance."
BIP; "Music Hath Charms," Associated British Pictures.
In 1937: "T^ie Dominant Sex," ABP.
GOODRICH. FRANCES: Writer, b. Belleville, N. J.;
h. 5 feet, 5 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 130; p.
Henry W. and Madeleine Goodrich; e. Vassar College,
N. Y. School of Social Service; m. Albert Hackett Played
in many stage productions, including "The Show-Off."
"Excess Baggage," and "In the Next Room." Co-author
with Albert Hackett of stage plays "Up Pops the Devil,"
"Bridal Wise," and "Western Union Please." Col-
laborated with Albert Hackett on films "The Lady."
"Penthouse." "The Secret of Madame Blanche." (1933).
In 1934: "Fugitive Lovers." "Thiu. Man." "Hideout."
"Ah. Wilderness," "Chained." MGM. In 1935: co-
author of screen play of "Naughty Marietta," "Ah Wilder-
ness," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Rose
Marie," "After the Thin Man," MGM.
GOODRICH. JACK: Sound engineer. In 1933: "Sit-
ting Pretty." Paramount. In 1934: "Good Dame."
"Come On Marines," "Kiss and Make Up." Paramount
In 1935: "Rumba." "The Glass Key," "Two Fisted."
"Two for Tonight." Paramount. In 1936: "The Sky
Parade." "Three Clheers for Love." "Wedding Present."
Paramount. In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," "John Meade's
Woman." "Her Husband Lies." Paramount.
GOODRICH, JOHN F.: Writer. b. Delavan. Wis..
February 18. 1887; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 190 pounds: p. Mary L. and Alonzo C. Good-
rich; e. Keokuk high school, Iowa State College, Cornell,
University and University of Chicago; m. Prances Mun-
nally, non-professional; hy. fishing, shooting, boating and
camping. Screen activity as dialogue writer for "Fast
Life." "The Love Backet." "Wedding Rings," "Green
Stockings" and "Lilies of the Field;" (1929) for First
National; "Flirting Widow'- in 1930. In 1931: "Riders
of the Purple Sage." Fox. In 1932: collaborated on
"Breach of Promise." World Wide; "The Son-Daughter."
MGM. In 1933: collaborated with Warren B. DufT on
screen play, "The Deluge." "Flaming Gald." RKORadio.
In 1935: collaborated on adaptation. "The Healer." Mono-
gram; "Life Returns." Universal. In 1937: story "Crack-
Up." 20th Century-Fox. Died March, 1937.
GOODRICH, KEN: Managing editor, News-Republican,
Boone. Iowa; b. Kelly, Iowa, Oct. 28. 1903; p. Mr. and
Mrs C. L. Goodrich; e. A. B, from Simpson College at
Indianola. Iowa; has two children. In newspaper work
Bince graduation from college in 1927, first as sports editor
of Mason City, Iowa, Globe-Gazette, then city editor,
-.hen manaiiing editor of Boone News-Republican.
GOODRICH, LOUIS: Actor, r. n. L. C. Abbot Ander-
son, b. Royal Military College. Sandhurst, Eng., son
of Major-General E. Abbot Anderson; h. 5 ft. 10 in.;
w. 165 pounds; fair hair, blue eyes; m. Beatrice K.
Hoggins; hy. fly-fishing; e. Oxford Military College.
For thirty years on London stage; toured in U. S.,
Canada. South Africa. Australia and New Zealand. Many
HInis. most recent "Mayfair Melody" (Warner).
GOODRICH. MARCUS: Writer. b. San Antonio.
Texas; e. attended Columbia College, N. Y. Joined
staff of the New York Tribune as drama editor and
critic, then with New York Times as Paris and China
correspondent. Recently completed a book to be published
by Farrar and Rlnehart of New York. His first film
experience was as scenarist for Vitaphone. was technical
adviser for Paramount's "The 'Trumpet Blows." In 1936:
prepared adaptation "Navy Born," Republic; wrote screen
play "Night Waitress." RKORadio.
GOODRIDGE, HENRY A.: Exhibitor. 935 Colfax
Ave.. Denver, Col.; b. Chicago, III., Jan. 12, 1874; p.
both living; e. University of Illinois, 1898; married. Was
electrical engineer for D. and R. G. Railroad. Started
in Alamosa, Colorado. 1911; in Denver, 1915; actively
interested since then. Secretary of International Amuse-:
ment Company. Became associated with Fox Denver Thea-
tres, Inc., in leasing theatres to Fox, August 1, 1935.
GOODSELL, MAJOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.
GOODWIN. ALINE: Cgee 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GOODWIN. CECIL: Producer. Company director. St.
George's Pictures, Ltd., London, b. Calcutta, India. May
6. 1908; parents, A. R. and R. N. Goodwin; e. Taun-
ton School, Somerset. Five years with Bayner & Keeler
Optical Co. and one year St. Clements Press before enter-
ing picture industry six years ago. Worked in various ca-
pacities ranging from small part artist and junior assistant
to production supervisor. In 1935 acquired and produced
four pictures: "Who's Your Father," "Deputy Drummer,'
"Trust the Navy" and "Hot News."
GOODWIN, CHARLES H.: Exhibitor and Distributor
Was for 11 years business manager of Emanuel -Goodwli
Publications; b. Philadelphia, Pa. In his youth he booket
and handled a chain of 20 Pennsylvania theatres. Was
state secretary of the old Exhibitors League, Pennsylvania,
and one of its organizers; secretary of the Pennsylvania
body for five years, chairman of the board of managers.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Eastern Pennsylvania,
for ten years. He has completed 19 years in the
motion picture field. He was manager of Exhibitors
Film Exchange from 1919 to 1922, and to 1932 was a
member of the board of directors of Emanuel -Goodwin
I'ublications, selling out to Jay Emanuel. Now operating
the Mayfair Theatre in Philadelphia and general manager
of the Quality Premium Distributors. Inc.
GOODWIN, HAROLD: Actor, b. Peoria, 111., Decem-
ber 1. 1902; h. 6 feet 2 inches; light brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Maude Lyons and Lee
Willis (Soodwin, non -professionals; e. high school; hy.
golf, tennis and bridge. Stage experience with stock
show at Burbank theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. Screen
activity covers a period of seventeen years, first picture
being "Dad's Outlaws." with Arthur Mackley. two leads
with Mary Pickford. starring contract with Fox in 1919.
and played the part of the heavy in "Cameraman"
and "College" with Buster Keaton for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. Appeared in four Booth Tarkington films, in
the production "Flight." for Columbia; "The Mighty"
for Paramount; and "All Quiet on Western Front." for
Universal; "Hunting the Hunter" (1929). "Hot and How"
(1930). Educational -Jack White: "Don't Get Excited"
(1929). Educational Tuxedo. In 1933: "Strawberry
Roan," Universal. In 1934: "Smoking Guns," Universal.
In 1935: "The Crusades," Paramount.
GOODWIN, HEti'RIETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOODWINS, LESLIE: b. London, England. Sept. IT.
1899; married. Writer and director. In 1932: directed
"Heave Two." "Thrown Out of ioint." "Shakespeare
with Tin Ears." RKO; collaborated on screen play. "The
Rainmakers"; directed "Framing Father," "A Wed Time
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story," RKO; lollaboiiitPtl on comedy construction "The
Nitwits," BKO-Radio. In 1!)36: collaborated on screen
play and directed KKO short product; directed RKO short
comedy.
GOOLDEN, RICHARD: Actor, r.n. same. b. London,
KnKland. Feb. 2,"!. 1895; h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. IS.^ pounds;
dark brown hair, hazel eyes; unmarried; p. P. P. G.
Cooldcn. M.A., Barrister at Law and Marearlda da Costa
Ricci; e. Charterhouse and New College, Oxford (B. A.,
1923). Stage and Radio before screen. Films: "Once In
a New Moon" (19:i4), Fox-Brltlsh; "Whom the Gods Love"
(in,i.">). A. T. P.; "Tomorrow We Live" (1935). Indepen-
dent Producers; "London Melody" (1936), Herbert Wilcox.
GOOSSON, STEPHEN: Art Dlrector-ln-Chlef, Colum-
bia Pictures. Hollywood. Cal. : b. Grand Rapids, Mich.,
March 24, 1893; e. Syracuse University In Architecture.
Architect practicing in Detroit. Mich.. 1915-19. Art
director In charge: 1919. Selznlck; 1920-21. Mary Pick-
ford; 1921-25, Jos. M. Schenck; 1925-27, First National;
1927-29, C. B. DeMllle: 1930, Fox. one picture, "Just
Imagine"; 1930-32, in charge, Columbia; also Universal's
"Hunchback of Notre Dame." In 1935: "She Couldn't
Take It," "Crime and Punishment," "The Case of the
Missing Man," "Dangerous Intrigue," "Escape from
Devils Island," "A Feather in Her Hat." "Gallant De-
fender," "The Girl Friend," "Grand Exit." "Guard That
Girl." "If You Could Only Cook," "The Lone Wolf
Returns." "One Way Ticket," "The Public Menace," "She
Married Her Boss," "Superspeed." "Too Tough to Kill,"
Columbia. In 19.16: "The Music Goes 'Round," "The
King Steps Out," "Tliey Met In a Taxi," "Craig's Wife."
■'Theodora Goe.'; Wild." "End of the Trail," Columbia.
In 1937: "Woman in Distress," "When You're in Love,"
■The Lost Horizon." "I Promise to Pay," "Women of
Glamour." Columbia.
GORA. LISA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GORDEN, IH.: Film editor. In 1936: "Doomed Cargo,"
GB.
GORDON. BERT: Actor. In 1935: "She Gets Her
Man," Universal.
GORDON, BOBBY: Actor, b. Pittsburgh. Pa.. August
21, 1913; e. in Hollywood; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 130
pounds; brown hair and hazel eyes; hy. swimming, foot-
ball and basketball. Entered pictures in 1923. Was
discovered by William Beaudine at a prizefight at the
Hollywood Legion Stadium. Pictures include: "The Jazz
Singer," in the role of Jolson as a boy; "His People."
■The Cohens and Kcllys," "A Race for Life," "A
Handful of Clouds" and "Wide Open." In 1933 ap-
peared in "Counsellor-at-Law," Universal. In 1936: "Two
Against the World," WB.
GORDON, BRUCE: Actor. b. Johannesburg, South
Africa; h. 6 feet; dark blue eyes and dark hair; w. 160
pounds; e. St. John's College, London University; spe-
cialized In medicine; hy. baseball, football. First played
In British productions. Pictures include: "Fortieth Door."
"The Cleanup," Excellent. In 1937: "Elephant Boy," UA.
GORDON, C. HENRY: Actor, b. New York City;
e. in New Y'ork and abroad In Neuchatel, Switzerland,
and Schneptenthal. Germany; h. 5 feet 11 inches; w.
I6.-| pounds; dark hair, brown eyes; stage experience. First
appearance on stage in New York in play called "Experi-
ence." Later supported Mary Duncan, Ina Claire.
Florence Reed. Fredric March and Walter Huston.
First silent picture with George Beban. Talking pic-
tures include; "A Devil with Women." with Victor
McLaglen. Captain Mordiconi in Warner Baxter's "Rene-
gades," and "Once a Sinner," "Hush Money," Fox;
"Scarfaee," made for United Artists; "Mata Hari."
MGM: "Gay Caballero," Fox. In 1933: "Made on
Broadway," "Gabriel Over the White House." "Storm
at Daybreak," "Night Flight," "Turn Back the Clock."
"Penthouse." "Stage Mother," "The Chief," "Fugitive
liovers." MGM: "The Devil's In Love." Fox; "Broad-
way Thru a Keyhole," "Advice to the Lovelorn," United
Artists-20th Century. In 1934: "This Side of Heaven."
"HldeOut." "Stamboul Quest," "Death on the Dia-
nond." "The Women in His Life." "Men in White."
"Lazy River." MGM. In 1935: "Great Hotel Murder,"
Fox: "Pursuit," MGM; "The Crusades," "The Big Broad-
cast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: "Professional Sol-
dier." "Tinder Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox; "Holly-
wood Boulevard." Paramount; "The Big Game." RKO-
Radio; "Charge of tiic Light Brigade." WB ; "I>5ve Let-
ters of a Star." U. In 1937: "Trouble in Morocco,"
Columbia.
GORDON, GAVIN: Actor. b. Chicora. Missl.ssipni.
Stage experience: "Lady in Love." "The Octopus," and
others. Pictures include: Black Knight in "Niehtie
Knight." Fox; Doctcr In "The Medicine Man." "Chas-
ing Through Europe," Fox; "Romance" (1930), MGM;
"His First Command" (1930), Pathe. In 1932: "The
Phantom of Crestwood," Radio; "Two Against the World,"
"Secret Service," and "American Madness." 1933: "The
Bitter Tea of General Yen," for Columbia; "Black
Beauty," Monogram: "Female," First National; "Lone
Cowboy," Paramount. In 1934: "The Scarlet Empress."
Paramount. In 1935: "Red Hot Tires." First National;
"Grand Old Girl," Radio; "Women Must Dress," Mono-
gram; "Bordertown," "Stranded," "Page Miss Glory."
Warper; "The Bride of Frankenstein." Universal. In
1936: "The Leavenworth Case," "Ticket to Paradise,"
Republic.
GORDON, GEORGE: Producer of Terry -Toon cartoons.
In 1936: Educational short product.
GORDON, HAL: Actor, b. England, April 18, 1894:
medium height. Lawyer's clerk, then character comedian
on stage. Under contract to B.I. P. and has appeared
in "Old Soldiers Never Die." "Poor Old Bill," and
in 1931: "My Wife's Family," "Out of the Blue,"
■Money for Nothing. ■ "Tin Gods." In 1932:
"Tonight's the Night," "Bad Companions," "Brother
Alfred," "Indiscretions of Eve," "Lucky Girl," "Money
Talks," "Lord Camber's Ladles," "Let Me Explain,
Dear," "The Last Coupon" and "For the Love of
Mike." In 1933: "The Hawleys of High Street." "Facing
the Music," "Pride of the Force," "A Political Party."
"Southern Maid," "Happy," "Red Wagon." In 1934:
"The Outcast." "Sometimes Good," "Lost in the Legion,"
"The Great Defender," "Lend Me Your Wife." "18
Minutes." "My Song Goes Round the World," "Dandy
Dick." In 1935: "Dance Band," (BIP) and the stage
show ".Sally"; "Invitation to a Waltz." BIP; "Man of
the Moment." Warners; "Play Up the Band." City;
"Queen of Hearts," ATP; "One Good Turn," "Captain
Bill," Leslie Fuller; "The Quest of Mr. Bliss," Garrett &
Klements. Stage show "20 to 1." In 1936: "Dusty Er-
mine." JH; "Southern Roses." Grafton; "Keep Your
Seati. Please." ATP; "Scotland Yard." Pathe. On stage:
"Pygmalion' and "Darling You" (1936-37).
GORDON. HOMER K.: Writer. In 1934: story "Fight-
ing Rookie.' Mayfair. In 1935: story of "Calling All
Cars," Mayfair; "Rip Roaring Riley." "Kentucky Blue
Streak," Puritan Pictures; "The Judgment Book," Beau-
mont.
GORDON, HUNTLEY: Actor. b. Montreal, Que.;
h. 6 feet; dark blue eyes and brown hair; w. 175
pounds : e. Banister Court School, England. Screen
work with Vltagraph. Selznlck. Metro. First National.
Truart. Paramount, Universal. Columbia. Tiffany, Rayart.
Pictures include: "The Sensation Seekers." Universal;
"The Truthful Sex," "Name the Woman." Columbia;
"Their Hour," Tiffany; "A Certain Young Man."
MGM; Tom Wells in "Sinners in Love." FRO; "Scan-
dal," Universal: "Outcast." First National; "Melody
Lane," Universal; "The Marriage Playground" (1929).
Paramount: "Anybody's Woman." Paramount: "More
Power to You," Metropolitan: "Race Track." Tiffany;
"Sally of the Subway," Action. In 1933: "The World
Gone Mad," Majestic; "Corruption." Imperial; "Only
Yesterday," Universal. In 1934: "Bombay Mall." Uni-
versal. In 1935: "It Happened in New York." Universal;
"Front Page Woman." Warner; "Circumstantial Evidence,"
Chesterfield. In 1936: "Daniel Boone." BKO-Radio.
GORDON, JACK: Amusements editor, the Press. Fort
Worth, Texas: b. Fort Worth, Texas. January 15. 1903:
e. Texas Christian University. Has handled theatres on
Press for ten years.
GORDON. JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GORDON, LEON: Writer. b. Brighton, England.
January 12, 1894; e. Dulwich College, near London:
h. 5 feet. 11^ Inches; w. 160 pounds; dark brown
hair, brown eyes; hy. breeding race horges, owns a
string of 16 in training in Australia. Long experience
on the stage: first play was "Watch Tour Neighbor"
Writing for Fox and in 1930 wrote "This Modern World,"
and 'More Than a Kiss," "Heartbreak." "Annahelle's Af-
fairs." "Don't Bet on Women." In 1932: "Man About
Town." "Passport to Hell." "Painted Woman." Fox;
"Kongo." MGM. In 1933: "When Ladies Meet,"
"The Snn-Daughter." "Freaks." "Mata Hari." MGM.
In 1934: collaborated on adaptation of "Tarzan and His
Mate," MGM: ""Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round. " United
Artists. In 1935: wrote story and collaborated on screen
play, "Stolen Harmony," Paramount; collaborated on screen
play, "Age of Indiscretion," MGM; screen play, "The
Bishop Misbehaves." MGM: collaborated on "Mad Love."
MGM. In 1936: collaliorated on "His Brothers Wife."
"Tlie Unguarded Hour," MGM. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
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GORDON, LESLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GORDON, MACK: Music Composer. In 1933 with
Harry Bevell handled music In "Broadway Thru A
Keyhole," United Artist8-20th Century; "Sitting Pretty."
Paramount. In 1934: coUaboiated on music and lyrics
of "We're Not Dressing," wrote lyrics for "Here Comes
the Groom," collaborator of lyrics and music for "Shoot
the Works," "She Loves Me Not," "The Old Fashioned
Way," Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on lyrics and
music, "Love in Bloom," "Stolen Harmony," "Paris in
Spring." "Tne Big Broadcast of 1936," "Collegiate" (in
which he also appeared), "Florida Special," Paramount.
In 1936: collaborated on lyrics and music for "Palm
Springs." "Three Cheers for Ixjve," Paramount; "The
Poor Little Rich Girl," "Stowaway," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1937: collaborated on words and music "Head Over
Heels in Love," GB.
GORDON, MARY: Actress. Played In "Dance With
Me" (1930), Pathe-Chccker Comedies, second series.
In 1934: "Beloved," Universal. In 1934: "The Little
Minister," RKO. In 1935: "Vanessa-Her Love Story."
"Bonnie Scotland," MGM; "The Bride of Frankenstein,"
Universal; "The Irish in Us," FN; "Waterfront Lady."
Mascot. In 1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," Republic;
"Forgotten Faces," Paramount; "Mary of Scotland," HKO-
Radio; "Stage Struck," "The Great O'Malley," WB:
"Great Guy." GN. In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars."
RKO Radio.
GORDON, MAUDE TURNER: Actress, b. Franklin,
Ind. ; h. 5 feet T/z inches; white hair, gray blue eyes;
w. 162 pounds; e. Oxford, Ohio. Played in seventeen
New York stage productions. Screen career: "Home
Made," First National; "The Wizard," Fox; "Cheating
Cheaters," Universal; "Sporting Goods," "Just Married,"
"Marriage Playground," Paramount; "Lawful Larceny,"
"High Stakes," "Mata Hari." "Shopworn." In 1934:
"She Loves Me Not," Paramount. In 1935: "Living on
Velvet," First National.
GORDON, MURIEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
nanac.)
GORDON, RICHARD: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
jn screen play "The Lad and the Lion," Normandie.
GORDON, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
.nanac.)
GORDON, TAYLOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GORDON. OLIVER: Actor, r.n. Oliver G. Battcock. b.
Slough, England, Sept. 18. 1903; h. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 154
pounds; black hair, green eyes; m. Gemma Fagan; hy. all
games ; e. Harrow. Commerce, then stage before screen.
Films: "Midshipmaid," ATP; "Brides to Be," Paramount-
British; "Everything in Life" and "Intimate Relations,"
Tudor Films.
GORDON. VERA: Actress. b. Russia, June 11,
1886: h. 5 feet 5 inches: black hair and eyes: w. 175
pounds; p. Fannie and Borin Nemirou, non-professionals;
e. In Russia, no stage training; m. Nathan Gordon,
non-professional; hy. charity. Entered pictures in 1919
and has appeared in "Humoresque," "The Good Pro-
vider," "Cohens and Kellys," "North Wind Maline."
Universal; "Cohens and Kellys in Africa" (1931). Tour-
ing in vaudeville.
GORDON. WILLIAM F.: Branch manager, b. Kent.
Ohio. Jan. 29, 1888; e. high school; married. In general
contracting business before entering motion picture in-
dustry. Seventeen years of First National and Warner con-
tinuous service. Branch manager. Salt Lake City.
GORE, ROSA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GORICHEVA, M. M.: Player. In 1937: "Prisoners,"
Amkino.
GORIN, CHARLES: r. n. Igor Gorln. Singer, player,
b. Ukranla, Oct. 26. 1908: h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 165 lbs.;
brown hair and green eyes; hy. horseback riding; e. Vienna
Conservatory of Music. Sang in concert and opera abroad.
Singing with Hollywood Hotel Radio Hour for two years.
In 1937: appeared in "The Broadway Melody of 1937,"
MGM.
GORIN, HELMUT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GORING, MARIUS: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
UA-London Films.
GORIUNOV, A. I.: Player. In 1937: "Revolutionists,"
Amkino.
GORMAN, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GORMAN, HERBERT: Writer. In 1936: "Susy. '
MGM.
GORMAN, KATHRYN FORSYTH: Motion picture
editor, St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press. St. Paul
Minn.; b. Minneapolis, Minn.; p. Mr. and Mrs. Eugem
Richards Gorman; e. Preparatory School: Visitatioi
t'onvent. St. Paul; University of Minnesota. B.A., Ph
Beta Kappa; Theta Sigma Phi. Six years on the stafl'
of the Dispatch as reporter and motion picture critic.
GORNEY, JAY: Composer and writer, b. Bialystok,
Russia, Dec. 12, 1896; h. 5 feet, 6% inches; black hair
and brown eyes: w. 150 pounds; p. non-professionals; e.
University of Michigan. A.B.. LL.B.; University School
of Music graduate. Wrote sketches and composed music
and lyrics for Broadway stage productions, "Americana."
"Sketch Book," "Vanities," "Follies." "Greenwich Vil-
lage Follies," "Shoot the Works" and others. In 1934:
wrote music for "Stand Up and Cheer," "Carolina,"
"Springtime for Henry," "Wild Gold," "Marie Galante,"
"Romance in the Rain," all Fox. In 1933: "Jimmy and
Sally " Fox; "Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal: "Take
A Chance," Paramount. In 1935: wrote music for
"Spring Tonic," "Lottery Lover," "Redheads on Parade."
Fox. Wrote original stories for "I Am Suzanne."
"Romance in the Rain," "Redheads on Parade," Fox. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "(College Holiday," Para-
mount.
GOROSTIZA ALCALA, CELESTINO: Scenario editor
and casting director, b. Tabasco, Mexico. Jan. 31. 1904;
p. Spanish; e. University of Mexico; married. Was play-
wright, stage director. Scenario editor and casting direc-
tor three years.
GORRALGA, MARTIN: Actor. In 1936: "Song of the
Gringo," 20th Century-Fox.
GORY, LOU: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GORYUNOF, ANATOL: Actor. In 1936: "Anna," Am-
kino.
GOSHO, HEINOSUKE: Director. Ohfuna Studio,
Shochiku Co., Tokyo, r. n. Heiyemon Gosho; b. Tokyo.
Japan, Feb. 1, 1902; married; e. Commercial schi-.ol
attached to Keio University, Tokyo. After graduation from
school. In military service, 1921-1923. Assistant director.
Kamata Studio. Shochimu Cinema Co., Tokyo, beginning
July, 1923. Appointed acting director May, 1925. First
picture directed was "Sorawa Haretari" (The Sky Is
Clear). Appointed director in 1926. Leading pictures
recently directed were "Shindo" (The New Road) and
"Oboroyo no Onna" (A Girl in the Dim Moonlit Night).
GOSSAGE, J. W.: Chairman. Reunion Films, Limited.
Managing Director. London & Continental Pictures^ Lim-
ited, b. Liverpool. England. Jan. 12, 1905; married; e.
Uppingham. Was artist and recording manager to Decca
Record Company and Peter Maurice JIusic Company. Pro-
duced "Dreams Come True," with Frances Day.
GOTT, BARBARA: Actress, b. Stirling. Scotland, h. 5
feet 5 inches; black hair, dark gray eyes. English char-
acter actress, with many years London stage experience,
and has appeared in many British films. Talkers in-
clude: "The Good Companions" (1932) Gaumont-British;
"Great StufT" : "The Crime at Blossoms" (1933) Para-
mnimt British: "U-idernroof." "Cleaning Up" (1933) Bri-
tish Lion. In 1936: "The Beloved Vagabond." Columbia.
GOTTA. SALVATORE: Writer. In 193'?: collaborated
on original story "Cavalry." UA. In 1937: wrote story
"La Damigella di Bard," Artistl Associati.
GOTTLER. ARCHIE: Director, Song Writer. Has
written many song hits and directed Columbia. Universal
aims.
GOTTLIEB, ALEX: Advertising and publicity director,
Walter Wanger Productions, b. Dec. 21. 1906; m. Esther
Thomasina Tow; e. University of Wisconsin. Brooklyn
Daily Eagle 19281930. Publicity director New York
Paramount Theatre 1930-33. Advertising manager. United
Artists 1934-35. Advertising manager Columbia 1935-37.
Autjior of over 50 short stories; screenplay "Mad Money,"
Columbia.
GOTTLIEB, BERNARD JOSEPH: Managing director.
Columbia Films, S. A.. Barcelona. Spain, b. New York
City. June 18. 1905; p. Abraham J. and Bella Gottlieb;
e. Harvard College. B. S.. 1926; married. Since 1927:
salesman with Jletro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United States;
managing director for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Central
America, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Mexico; now managing
director Columbia Films. S, A.. Barcelona, Spain.
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GOTTLIEB, HELENNE ANNETT: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
GOTTLIEB, MARTIN: President. Welgot Trailer Serv-
ice ijorpoiation. New York City; b. New York. April 16,
1SI03; married; p. Mrs. Kay Gottlieb; e. DeVVltt Clinten
High School. Started in 11)19 with Louis Meyer, Motion
Picture Title Studio, New York. Nine years with Con-
solidated Film Industry (Craftsmen Lab.) Chief camera-
man and business manager of lyth Street plant. Leave of
absence. 1921 and 23. Photographed motion pictures in
Mexico tnd Hollywood on production. Helped organize
Meyer-Riegar Laboratory. Became secretary, 1930. In
1932 organized Welgot.
GOTTLIEB, M. M.: Branch Manager. Universal Film
Exchanges. Inc., Detroit, Mich. ; b. Milwaukee, Wis.,
.Ian. 18, 1894; married; e. high scliool, Milwaukee,
Wis. Twenty-three years with various film companies in
United States.
GOTTSCHALK, FERDINAND: Actor. b. London,
England, 1869. On the American stage for 54 years.
On screen In: "Grand Hotel," "Tonight or Never."
"Grand Slam." "The Sign of the Cross," Vitaphone
No. 1055-56. "Many Happy Returns." In 1933 appeared
in "Gold Diggers of 1933." "Goodbye Again," "Girl
Missing." Warner; "Warrior's Husband," "Berkeley
Square," Fo.x; "She Had to Say Yes," "Female," First
National: "Midnight Club," Paramount. In 1934:
"Nana," United Artists; "Bombay Mail," "Horse Play."
Universal; "The Witching Hour." Paramount; "Long Lost
Father." BKO; "Gambling Lady." "Upperworld," War-
ner; "Sing Sing Nights," Monogram. In ly33: "Folie?
Bergere," UA-20th Century; "Night Life of the Gods,"
Universal; "Clive of India," "Les Miserables," UA-20th
Century; "Break of Hearts," RKO; "Vagabond Lady,"
"Here Comes the Band," MGM; "The Gay Deception,"
"The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." 20th
Century-Fox; "The Melody Lingers On," UA-Reliance:
"Peter Ibbetson." Paramount. In 1936: "The White Le-
gion. GN; "The Garden of Allah," UA; "The Man I
Marry," U; "That Girl from Paris." RKO-Radio. In
19."!": "Along Came Love," Paramount.
GOUOAL, JETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GOUGH, JOHN: Actor, b. Boston, Mass., Sept. 22,
1897; h. 5 feet 9 inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 130 pounds; p. Darrit Ashton and Wm. H. Gough,
professionals; e. on stage in New York since childhood;
married, non-professional, hy. acting and fishing. Stage
experience with Erlanger, Olcott, Woods, New York,
and eleven years with Newton Slock Company &i come-
dian; also appeared in "East Lynne." Screen experience
started in 1916 with American, for five years stock and
two and one-half years with Evelyn Brent for FBO
under contract, and appeared in the following: "Sarah
and Son," "Smooth as Satin," "Flaming Waters," "Three
Wise Crooks," "Night Patrol," ".ludgment of the Hills"
and "Air Legion." In 1935: "Two for Tonight," Para-
mount.
GOULD. BRUCE: Writer. In 1936: story which was
basis of "Reunion." 20th Century-Fox.
GOULD, CLARENCE, K.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOULD, DAVE: Dance director, b. Budapest. Hun-
gary. March 11, 1905; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. non-professionals; e.
Washington and Lee College; chief hobby Is fencing.
With 20 Broadway shows, including "Little Shows,"
"Grand Street Follies" and others. Directed dances in
"Melody Cruise." "Flying Down to Rio," Radio. In
1934: "Hips, Hips, Hooray," "Gay Divorcee," RKO:
"Three on a Honeymoon." Fox. In 1935 directed musical
numbers of "Folies Bergere." United Artists. "Broadway
Melody of 1936," MGM; staged dances, "The Perfect Gen-
tleman." MGM. Won the 1935 Academy Award for best
dance direction. "Broadway Melody" and "Folies Bergere."
In 1936: "Born to Dance." MGM.
GOULD. DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GOULD, DOUG: Film editor. In 1936: "Earthworm
Tractors," WB. In 1937: "Ready, Willing and Able,"
WB.
GOULD, GERTRUDE: Actress. In 1934 appeared In
"Autumn Crocus," Associated Talking Pictures. In 1936:
"Secret Agent," GB, and "Rembrandt," UA-London Films.
GOULD, GRETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
Got — Soz
GOULD. PAULA: Director of her own bureau of pub-
licity; b. New York City: h. 5 feet, 4 Inches; black hair
and brown eyes; w. 119 pounds; p. Antoinette Gould: e.
Washington Irving high school and Columbia University.
New York; hy. reading, motoring, the theatre and writing
action. She has been a press agent since she was 17.
and for seven years she was general press representative
for RKO Productions in New York; for the past seven
years ha" had her own publicity bureau, located at 234
West 44th Street, New York City. Has written and sold
more than thirty short stories. First novel. Publicity
Girl."
GOULD. RITA: Actress. In 1935: "Fugitive Lady,"
Columbia. In 1936: "Girls' Dormitory." 20th Century-
Fox.
GOULD, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"The Trail Drive," "Gun Justice," Universal. In 19"^:
"Wheels of Destiny," "Smoking Guns," Universal. In
1935: "Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox.
GOULDING, ALFRED: Director, b. Melbourne, Aus-
tralia, m. Diana Seaby. Entered pictures from stage in
1918 After playing juvenile lead in one picture became
director for Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels. Directed
over five hundred pictures. Directed "It's the Top. Jack
Hvlton's first musical picture for RKO. "One Good Turn.
with Leslie Fuller. "Royal Romance." with Harry Roy.
"Olvmpic Honeymoon," for ATP. In 1936: "Everything
Is Rhythm," "Vacation Rhythm," "Splinters m the Air,
"The Gang Show," ABFD.
GOULDING. EDMUND: Writer and Director, b. Great
Britain, March 20, 1891; e. in England; hobbies are
tennis and swimming. Leading man and vaudeville head-
liner. On stage in England at age of 12. acted, wrote and
directed stage plays until World War when he olned
the army. After the war came to United States as writer
and wrote "Fury" and others which were produced, a so
wrote "Dancing Mothers" as stage play. Began film
career as writer of originals, adaptations and continuities.
Wrote "Peacock Alley," "Fascination." "Broadway Rose.
"Tol'able David" and "Devil." Joined MGM In la-iS
as writer and director. Directed "Sally. Irene and Mary.
"Sun Up " "Paris." "Women Love Diamonds and
"Love " Directed Gloria Swanson in "The Trespasser
and wrote the theme song. "Love": wrote and produced
"The Grand Parade" for Pathe; collaborated Paramount
on Parade " Paramount. Followed with "Devil's Holiday'
for Paramount and Douglas Fairbanks In "Reaching for
the Moon," "Night Angel." "No Man of Her Own.
"Flesh " 1932: directed "Grand Hotel." Blondie of the
Follies" MGM. In 1931: wrote and directed "Riptide,;^
MGM In 1935: wrote and directed "The Flame Within.
MGM. In 1937: wrote and directed "That Certain
Woman." WB.
GOULETT, ARTHUR: Actor In 1935: "Elizabeth of
England." BIP.
GOURGAUD, BARON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOUSSER, M.: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated on
photography, travelogue, "Soviet Russia Through the Eyes
of an American." Imperial Pictures.
GOUTHIER. LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GOUX. ROBERT. E.: Unit manager. Fox: b. Santa
Barbara. Cal. ; e. high school and business college: mar-
ried Was in wholesale and retail mercantile business.
Two years business manager. Campbell Comedies. Educa-
tional Films; one year, business manager. First National
Films. Location and unit manager. Fox. 15 years.
GOVER, MILDRED: Actress. In 1935: "Harmony
Lane," Mascot; "Public Opinion." Invincible; "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: "Ring Around
the Moon," Chesterfield. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam,"
WB.
GOW, JAMES: Writer, b. Preston. Iowa. Play: "The
Drums, Professor." In 1934: wrote screen play of "One
Night of Love." Columbia, in collaboration with Edmund
North. In 1935: collaborated on screen play. "I Dream
Too Much," "Murder on a Bridle Path," RKO-Radio;
collaborated on "All the King's Horses," Paramount.
GOWLAND, GIBSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GOYA. MONA: Actress. In 1936: "Juggernaut,"
Twickenham.
GOZON, JULIUS: Actor, b. Pozsony. Hungary. 1888.
Comedian on Hungarian stage. Pictures Include "Rakoczy
.March," City Productions, 1933; "Romance In Budapest,"
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GLAMOROUS STARS SPARKLE
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MATTHEWS
GB's program includes the viva-
cious dancing star's new musical
production"Gangway"and other
Matthews winners to Follow.
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Featured in "King Solomon's
Mines"and other GB pictures. We
predict she will be among the
screen's top stars within the year.
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1934: "My wife, the Miss," City Productions. "A Night
in Venice," liovacs Production; "New Relative," Har-
monla Production; "Cornflower," City Production. In
1935: "Students of Iglo," Echo Productions; all Hun-
garian pictures made in Budapest. In 1936: "Three
Spinsters," Harmonia. In 1937: "Mysterious Stranger,"
Mozgokepipari.
GRABLE, BETTY: Actress. Born In St. Louis, Mo.;
p. Mr. and Mrs. Conn Grable; e. public school, St. Louis.
At 14, went to Los Angeles with her mother to study
dancing at schools of Ernest Belcher, Albertina Rasch.
Earl Wallace and Billy Dreyer. Led a number In a
musical film, and appeared in "Whoopee" and "Kilci."
Took test at Goldwyn studios, then returned to St. Louis
with her mother. Sang with Ted Plo-Rito, 1933; Jay
Whidden, 1934. Made personal appearance tour vTlth
Wheeler and Woolsey, 1935. In 1933: "What Price Inno-
.-^ence?" Columbia. In 1935: "The Nitwits." "Old Man
Rhythm," Radio; RKO short product; "Collegiate," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet," RKO. Vaudeville
tour with Jackie Coogan. "Don't Turn 'Em Loose," RKO-
Radlo; "Pigskin Parade," 20th Century-Fo.x. Signed RKO
contract.
GRACE, DICK: Writer. In 1932: story "The Lost
Squadron," RKO-Radlo. In 1936: story "Devil's
Squadron," Columbia.
GRACE, GEORGE: Film editor. In 1936: "Gyrsy
Melody," ABP.
GRAD, MAURICE: Director of sales promotion
Columbia Pictures; b. New York City, Jan. 5, 1898; e.
Brooklyn public and high schools; has two daughters and
one son. Took evening courses in Detroit in advertising,
sales promotion and business administration. In 1921.
secretary to vice-president of Graham Brothers, manufac-
turers of motor trucks. Placed in charge of statistical
department, then in 1924 became advertising and sales
promotion manager. Continued in same capacity when
Dodge Brothers took over company, then was advertising
manager for Graham Brothers Corporation. Supervised ad-
vertising and sales promotional activities of the Graham-
Paige International Corporation, controlled by Graham
Brothers. Remained in that position for several years.
In 1932 joined Columbia pictures as assistant to director
of sales promotion. In July. 1933. became director of
sales promotion and In October, 1936, also editor of
the Columbia "Beacon."
GRAOOPOLOV, K.r Actor. In 1935: "Peter Vino-
gradov," Moscow Kino-Comhlnat.
GRADY, EDDIE: Actor. In 1937: Warner short
product.
GRADY, JAMES J.: Branch Manager, b. Elmira, N. Y..
Feb. 16. 1899: o. Michael and Mary B. Grady; e. gradu-
ate of Holy Cross College, 1923; married. Assistant man-
ager and salesman Pox, Indianapolis, Ind., seven years.
Manager, Pox, Charlotte, N. C, 1V4 years. Since then
manager for Fox at Cincinnati.
GRADY. LESTER C: Editor, Film Fun, New York
City; b. New York City, Feb. 19. 1906; e. St. John's
Preparatory School in Brooklyn and Notre Dame University,
graduated 1927 ; has three children. Was private secretary
to J. P. McEvoy. the humorist, on graduation 'rom
Notre Dame, later in same capacity with Eddie Bowline,
actor-author-producer. Went with Dell In 1928 as assist-
ant editor of Film Fun, having been editor for two years
of Notre Dame Juggler, college comic. Was made editor
of Film Fun in 1930; at present also editing Radio Stars,
and 1,000 New Jokes.
GRAETZ, PAUL: (Died Feoruary. 1937. See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
GRAHAM. BETTY JANE: Accregs. In 1933 aoDeared
in "Humanity," Fox. In 1935: "The Winning Ticket."
MGM.
GRAHAM. CARROLL: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
"Slcy Devils," United Artists. Wrote novel "Queer
People" in collaboration with his brother. Garrett, and
book "Whitey." Collaborated on screen play of "Lucky
Devils." Both novels were sold to Howard Hughes for
screen production. Novel, "Bordertown." screened in 1935.
Warner.
GRAHAM, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
GRAHAM, EDWIN S.: Director, b. New York City.
April 24. 1896: e. Curtis high school. Staten Island.
N. T. : liy. golf, polo and speed boatlne. Was song
writer, amateur stage director, then 19 years in pictures,
starting as property man, working to directorial capacity:
entered pictures as cliild actor in 1908: assistant director.
Leather Pushers series; director, "Motherhood": directed
75 MGM Movietones and 24 Vocafllms: shorts tor Para-
mount-Christie in 1928-29; free-lanclDK followed.
GRAHAM, FREDERICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GRAHAM, GARRETT: Writer. In 1931: collaborated on
"Men of Mayfair," Paramount. In 1932: collaborated on
■ "Sky Devils," "Perfect Understanding," United Artists:
"Blame the Woman," MGM; "Wings Over Africa,"
British. In 1933: screen story and screen play "Maid to
Order," British. In 1934: "Gambling," Fox. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play, "Another Face," RKO.
GRAHAM, HARRY: Song Composer. Wrote lyrics.
"The Maid of the Mountains." 1933. British Interna-
tlonai. Adapted and collaborated on dialogue. "The Girl
from Maxims," London Films. In 1934: collaborated on
lyrics and dialogue for "How's Chances?." Fox-British.
GRAHAM, HARRY: District manager. b. Portage,
Wis.. Aug. 10, 1S91; p. mother; e. high school, two
years Northwestern University; married. Experience pre-
vious to motion picture industry includes newspaper work,
traveling shows, advertising writing, and mail order adver-
tising. Was theatre manager, Milwaukee; branch man-
ager, Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chi-
cago, for Pathe. Central district manager. Pathe. .loined
Universal 1930 as special representative. Later manager
in Kansas City. Southwest district manager. Universal
Film Exchanges, Kansas City, since 1931. Now Southern
District Manager for Universal with headquarters in At-
lanta and with supervision of Atlanta. Charlotte, Dallas.
Memphis, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.
GRAHAM, JO: Dialogue director. In 1935: "Cappy
Ricks Returns," Republic. In 1936: collaborated on screen
story "Country Gentlemen," Republic.
GRAHAM, JOHN CECIL: Managing Director, Para-
mount, in Great Britain. Was identified with films
early and since has been with following concerns: Western
Film Company, St. Louis, Mo. ; Swanson Crawford
Film Company, St. Louis; Reliance Motion Picture
Company, New York; Universal Film Manufacturing Com-
pany. New York: Mutual Film Corporation. New York.
Director of the following companies; Paramount Film
Service. Ltd.. London; Paramount Film Service, Sydney,
Australia; Paramount British Productions, London;
Olympic Kinematograph Labs., London; Plaza Theatre
Co., Ltd.. London: Carlton Theatre Co.. Ltd.. Londrn
Paramount-Astoria-Theatres, Ltd.. London; Paramount-
Manchester-The:'tre. Ltd.. London; Paramount-Newcastle-
Theatre. Ltd., London; Paramount-Leeds-Theatre. Ltd,
Paramount-Liverpool-Theatre, Ltd., Paramount -Glasgow-
Theatre, Ltd.. London. Address: Paramount House. 162-
70 Wardour Street. London, W. I.
GRAHAM. JULIA: Actress. In 1935 appearea ii
"Love in Bloom." Paramount.
GRAHAM, LEWIS: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "The Crime of Dr. Crespi," Republic.
GRAHAM, MALCOLM: Actor. In 1936: "Postal In-
spector," U. In 1937: "Sandfiow," U.
GRAHAM, MORE LAND: Actor. In 1935: "The Scarlet
Pimpernel," United Artists; "Moscow Nights," Denham-
UA.
GRAHAM, RONALD: Singer and actfir. b. Edinburgh,
Scotland; p. father a s'nger and Army officer; e. University
of California at Berkeley; hy. boxing. Has sung grand
opera at concerts and over the air. On radio six years,
principally KFitC in Sar; Francisco. Composes own music
and makes arrangements for full orchestra. Plays piano
and violin. Has made recordings. On screen in 1935:
"Old Man Rhythm," RKO.
GRAHAM, DR. THOMAS W.: Clergyman, b. Carlsbad,
Ont., Can., October 12, 1882; m. Kate Pullerton. of Rose-
burg, Oregon. June 16. 1910; p. John and Margaret Marion
(Snyder) Graham: e. Graduate Ottawa Collegiate Institute;
A.B., Toronto: McCormick Theological Seminary; Free
Church College. Glasgow, Scotland; D.D.. Rfacaiester. Sec-
retary University Y.M.C.A., Toronto and Minnesota. Pro-
fessor, college preacher, dean and lecturer. Formerly a
director of Motion Picture Research Council. Clubs:
Faculty. Oberlin Golf. Editor. The Story of Jesus, 1925.
Home: 168 Forest Street, Oberlin, Ohio.
GRAHAME, M ARGOT: Actress, b. Canterbury, Eng-
land, 1912; ash blond hair, blue eyes; p. Sidney Gra-
hame and Gwen (Thomas), professionals; e. South Africa;
m. Francis Lister, professional. First stngc appearance
about 1926 in South Africa with Dennis Nei Ison -Terry :
rame to England and played witii Neilson-Terry Com-
pany for about 18 months, then appeared on West End
stage. On screen: small parts in "Lady of the Camelia,"
"Compromising Daphne" and "Rookery Nook." Leading
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Darts in 1930: "The Love Habit" and "Uneasy Virtue."
BIP In 1931: "The Rosary." W. P. Films: "Stam-
boui ' Paramount-British; "Glamour" and "Creeping
Shadows" (also called "The Limping Man"), B.I.P
In 1932: "Innocents of Chicago." "Timbuctoo." B.I.P. :
•Yes, Mr. Brown." B. & D. "Prince of Arcadia." Gau-
iiiount-British. !n lli34: "Sorrel and Son," United
Artists. Came to America with husband, Francis Lister
Signed by RKO. and in 1935 appeared in "The In-
former; "The Arizonian." "The Three Musketeers." BKO.
In 1936: "Two in the Dark." "Make Way for a Lady."
"Night Waitress." RKO-Radio; "Trouble Ahead." At-
lantic; "Crime Over London." U.\. In 1937: "Soldier and
the Lady." RKO-Radio.
GRAIN. A. CORNEY: Actor. In 1937: "Fire Over
KiiKland." U.V-Lonilnn Films.
GRAINGER, EDMUND C: General manager, Feiber
:ind Shea theatre circuit: b. Medford, Mass., January 19.
1S91; p. James and Elizabeth Grainger; e. graduated froip
r.oston University Law School; married and has two chil-
dren. In 1936 resigned as eastern division sales manager
for Twentieth Century-Fox, and joined Feiber and Shea
theatres as general manager.
GRAINGER, JAWES EDMUND: Producer. Universal
Pictures Corporation, b. New York City, Oct. 1, 1906; h.
5 feet. 11 inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 190
pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Grainger; e. St. Francis
Xavier Preparatory School, Fordham University: not mar-
ried Was salesman, film production executive. Producer
since 1931, Fox and Universal. O'Brien Westerns. Zane
Grey stories. "Bachelor's AflPairs." "Madame Spy "
"Half A Sinner." "Affairs of A Gentleman." "It Hap-
pened in New York." "Diamond Jim," "Mystery of Edwin
Drood," and others, TTniversal. In 1936: "The Invisible
Ray," "Love Before Breakfast." "Sutter's Gold." "The
Magnificent Brute." "Flying Hostess," Universal.
GRAINGER. JAMES R.: General Sales Manager. Uni-
versal. Former sales head, vice-president of Fox. Born
in New York and educated in Boston. Entered show busi-
ness while still In teens, serving as advance man and
publicity agent for road shows. Later business manager
and advance man with circuses and other outdoor attrac-
tions. Left outdoor amusement business to handle the big
roadshow screen attraction, "Cablrla." Then became west-
ern divisional sales manager for Edison Talking Pic-
tures, his territory including that west of Chicago with
headquarters in San Francisco. Assumed general man-
agership of Thomas Ince Pictures Corporation. Upon
death of Ince he joined Fox Film Corporation as assistant
to Wlnfleld Sheehan and a year later resigned and or-
ganized the Marshall Neilan Productions. During the time
he was general manager for Neilan productions he repre-
sented Charlie Chaplin on distribution of "The Kid" and
other screen successes and also represented William Ran-
dolph Hearst In his association with Famous Players-
Lasky Corporation, through which he was distributing pic-
tures at that time. Then became vice-president and sales-
manager of the old Ooldwyn Company. Resigned there to
accent the position of general sales manager of Fox Film
Corporation In 1924. In 1930 was elected vice-president
in complete charge of sales and distribution in the United
Slates and Canada. Resigned from Fox in May, 1933
Was named general sales manager of Universal.
GRAINGER. WILLIAM:
Almanac.)
GRAMMATICA. EMMA: Actress.
Damigella di Bard." Artistl Asoclatl.
GRANACH, ALEXANDER: Actor. In 19.36: "Gypsies."
"Der Kampf," Amkino.
GRANAT, OSCAR: Manager. Cines Modernos. S. A.;
b. Mexico City. Mexico. May 18. 1895; e. Mexico City
schools; married. Started at age of 12 years with Jacob
Granat. as messenger, in Mexico City. Became general
cashier of Jacob Granat's motion picture company in
Mexico City. Organized Cines Modernos, S. A., which
operates five large cinemas in Mexico City.
GRANDALL, ROBERT:
Calling of Dan Matthews,'
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
In 1937: "La
Film editor. In 1936: "The
Columbia.
GRANDEE, GEORGE: Actor, b. Bridgeport. Conn.,
May 22. 1903: h. 5 feet, 3 Inches; black hair and blue
eyes; w. 124 pounds; p. Morris and Sylvia Grandee; e.
Connecticut; hy. tennis. Played one season on Orpheum
Circuit; played in "The Morning After" and "Gentlemen
Prefer Blondes" on the stage. On screen in "The Great
Gabbo." in an MOM all-star short, in 1933 In "Dance,
Girl. Dance," Chesterfield; was under contract to Uni-
versal for two years.
GRANEMAN, ADDIE: Writer. In 1934: screen play
Sra — Gra
"Thunder over Texas," Beacon. In 1935: coUaborate('
on screen play, "The Lost City," Regal.
GRANEMAN, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picturi
Almanac.)
GRANET, BERT: Writer. In 1936: collaborated oi-
screen story "Gentleman From Louisiana." Republic
screen story and screen play "Legion of Terror." Columbia
GRANGE, ARTHUR: Band Conductor, b. Los Angeles.
September 5, 1906; h. 5 feet. 11% Inches; w. 155 pounds;
brown eyes, dark hair; e. graduated from Los Angeles
high school In 1924. Plays the drums and organized band
known as Arthur Grange and His Band. Tq Universal.
GRANGER, DOROTHY: Actress. b. New London.
Ohio. November 21. 1912; b. 5 feet. 4 Inches: w 123
pounds: brown eyes red hair; e. had private tutors and
attended the Conservatory of Music and Drama in South
Bend. Ind. In 1926 won a beauty contest in Texas.
Played ingenue and leads in stock companies: also on
stage and in night clubs. Worked for Tec-Art and in
1929 was under one year contract to Hal Roach. Under
contract to Mack Sennett. In 1933 appeared in '"Love.
Honor and Oh. Baby." "Only Yesterday," "King for a
Night." Universal; "Marriage on Approval," Freuler:
■He Couldnt Take It," Monogram. In 1934: with Clark
and McCullough in Radio short feature "In the Devil
Dog-House," with Leon Errol in "Hold Your Temper."
Columbia short; "I'll Tell the World," Universal. In
1935: Columbia short product; "The Nitwits," RKO;
"Diamond Jim," Universal.
GRANSTEDT, GRETA: Actress, b. Malmo. Sweden;
h. 5 feet, 1 inch: blond hair and green eyes: w. 100
pounds; p. Emma Stauffer and Theodore Granstedt, non-
professionals; e. in Kansas and San Francisco. Cal. ; hob-
bies include swimming, dancing and horseback riding.
Stage experience of several years, appearing in the fol-
lowing productions: "From Hell Came a Lady," "The
Bad Woman," "Troupers," "Hotel Rates," "House of
the Left Hand." "Wild Birds." "Bad Babies," and
"Ex Mistress." Screen career began in 1926. In the
following: "Excess Baggage' for MGM; "Behind Closed
Doors" and "Mexicali Rose" for Columbia; "Erik the
Great." "College Love." "Girl Troubles" and "Embarrass-
ing Moments," for Universal; "Close Harmony" for Para-
mount, and "The Faithful" for First National, "Sunny
Skies" (1930). Tiffany: "Street Scene." United Artists:
"Murder in the Pent House." Tiffany; "Unwanted." Co-
lumbia: "Manhattan Parade," First National: "McKenna
of the Mounted," "The Night Club Lady." Columbia.
GRANT, GARY: Actor, r. n. Archibald Alexander
Leach, b. Bristol, England; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; blue eyes
and brown gray hair; w. 165 pounds; e. Fairfield: div.
Virginia Cherrill, actress; hy. music and electrical re-
search. At 15 he ran away from home and joined Bog
Pender's Acrobats, known in England as the "knock-about"
comedians. Stage experience in "Golden Dawn." "Polly."
"Boom Boom." "Wonderful Night," "Street Slnuer" and
"Nikki." "This Is the Night." "Sinners In the Sun,"
"Hot Saturday." "Merrily We Go to Hell," "Devil and
the Deep." 'Madame Butterfly." "Blonde Venus," for
Paramount; (1933) "The Woman Accused." "Terror
iboard." "She Done Him Wrong," "Eagle and the
Hawk." "Gambling Ship," "I'm No Angel." "Alice In
Wonderland." Paramount. In 1934: "Born to be Bad."
U. A.; "Thirty Day Princess." "Kiss and Make Up,"
"Ladies Should Listen." "Enter Madame." Paramount
Ii 1935: "Wings in the Dark," "The Last Outpost,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Sylvia Scarlett." RKO; "Big
Brown Eyes." "Wedding Present." Paramount; "Susy."
MGM; "The Amazing Quest." UA. In 1937: "When
You're in Love." Columbia.
GRANT. FRANCES: Actress, r. n. Stella Portier: b.
Broxbury. Mass.. h. 5 feet. 4 inches; brown hair and blue
e.ves: w. 106 pounds: p. Alfred Fortier; e. Boston public
schools and high schools; appeared in specialty with Hal
LeRoy in Ziegfeid "Follies of 1931," "Hot Cha." "For-
ward March." In hotels and clubs, and did shorts for
Warner and Educational. Tested by Fox in 1934 in New
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real nanng
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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York City. In 1935: "Doubting Thomas," Fox; "Thunder
Mountain," 20th Century-Fox.
GRANT. HELENA: Actress, h. 5 feet, 1 Inch; brown
hair; w. llti pounds. To America from Kngland in 1905
with George Edward's London Company in "The Duchess
of Dantzio." American stage plays Include "Sport of
Kings," "Tonight or Never." "The Dark Angel," "The
Final Arbiter," "Dear Old Billy," "The Patriot,"
"Brown of Harvard," "Charlie's Aunt," "Autumn Crocus "
and others. Appeared in many silent Sims. Among talk-
ing pictures are "Charlie Chan in London," Fox; "What
Every Woman Knows." MGM. In 1935: "The Mystery of
Edv\in Drood," "Werewolf of London," Universal; "The
Dark Angel," UA. In 1937: "Quality Street." RKO-
Radio.
GRANT, JACK: Pen name. Grant Jackson. Western edi-
tor. Motion Picture Magazine and Movie Classic, Holly-
wood; b. Chicago, III., Aug. 4, 1891; e. College of the
City of New York; married. Has worked with New York
World, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, etc. Managing
editor "The West Coaster Magazine," editor "Hollywood
Magazine, " editor "Hollywood Mirror," and for eight
years contributor to national publications on motion picture
subjects.
GRANT. JAMES EDWARD: Writer. In 1935: "Whip-
saw," MGM. In 1936: novel, "Muss 'Em Up," "Grand
Jury," "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford," RKO-Radio; "Big
Brown Eyes," Paramount; wrote "Johnny Cave Stories"
which were basis of "Great Guy," GN.
GRANT. LAWRENCE: Actor, b. England: b. 6 feet;
gray hair and hazel eyes: w. 175 pounds: •. Balsham
Manor. Cambridgeshire. England: m. Iphigenla Hay, non-
professional. Stage experience In England with Sir
George Alexander, Arthur Bourchier and leading man
with Mrs. Brown Potter In seven plays, with Miss Kate
Rorke in three plays and with Mrs. Lewis Waller in
"Zaza." Came to America under management also Charles
Frohman, the Shuberts, William Harris, the Selwyng and
Al Woods. Started in pictures by playing the role of
the Kaiser in "To Hell With the Kaiser" in 1918. Under
contract with Metro in 1920. Returned to the stage and
came back to pictures in 1925, playing in "The Grand
Duchess and the Walter" for Famous Players. Some of
the pictures in which he has appeared are as follows:
"Service for Ladles." "Serenade." "A Gentleman of
Paris." "Doomsday." "Bed Hair." "Woman of Moscow."
"Something Always Happens" and "The Case of Lena
Smith." all for Paramount. "His Hour" and "Hold 'em
"Yale" for MGM. "Duchess of Buffalo" and "Bulldog
Drummond" for United Artists. "Is Everybody Happy?"
for Warner Brothers, "The Exalted Flapper " (1929). Fox.
In 1933: "Looking Forward." UOM: "By Candlelight."
Universal. In 1934: "Nana," United Artists; "I'll Tell
the World," Universal. In 1935: "Vanessa-Her Love
Story," MGM; "The Devil Is a Woman," Paramount;
"The Dark Angel," UA; "Three Kids and a Queen."
Universal; "A Tale of Two Cities," MGM. In 1936-
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "The House of a Thousand
Candles." Republic; "Mary of Scotland." RKO-Radio.
GRANT, NANETTE: Head of Research department.
Universal, b. Larbert. Scotland. June 18. 1901; h. 5 ft.
4 '/4 in. : w. 128 pounds ; p. Nancy Thompson and Peter
Kinnear, British army; e. high school and university;
m. David S. Grant and has one daughter. Was secretary
to President Massey-Harris Co. In present post 12 years.
GRANT. NEIL: Writer. In 1936: wrote play "Dusty
Ermine." Twickenham; play "The Nelson Touch," which
was basis of "His Lordship." GB.
GRANVILLE, BONITA: Child actress. b. Chicago.
III.. Feb. 2. 1923. p. Bernard "Bunny" Granville and
Rosina Timponi Granville, professionals. On screen in
1932: "Silver Dollar." In 1933: "Cavalcade," Fox; "The
Life of Vergie Winters," RKO. In 1934: "Cradle Song. "
Paramount. In 1935: "Ah. Wilderness," MGM. In 1936:
"These Three," UA; "Song of the Saddle." WB. In
1937: "The Plough and the Stars," "Quality Street."
RKO-Radio; "Maid of Salem." Paramount; "Call It a
Day. " WB.
GRANVILLE, CHARLOTTE: Actress, b. England,
May 9, 1863; p. Major General W. J. Stuart. Royal
Engineers; div. Major Robert Millington Synge. uncle of
John M. Synge, Irish playwright. Made professional
debut at age of 27 in "The Struggle for Life." In
1909. to United States with Weedon Grossmlth In "Mr.
Preedy and the Countess," remaining until May, 1915.
Went to Europe for a short engagement, returned to New
York in December, 1915, and has remained in America.
Has played with such stars as John Drew, Robert Mantell,
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Maurice Barrymore, Richard
Mansfield, Sir George Alexander, Henry Miller. Among
plays she has apoearsd In are "The Thunderbolt." "Ladv
Windermere's Fan," "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,"
"Sherlock Holmes," "The Divorce Question," "The Man
Wfco Came Back," "The Fugitive," "Major Barbara,"
"Smilin' Through." "The Roof," "The Importance of
Being Earnest," "Romeo and Juliet," "Outward Bound."
"The Command Performance" and "Let Us Be Gay."
Appeared in early talking pictures, then returned to the
stage. Appeared in "Now and Forever," "Behold My
Wife," Paramount, 1934. In 1935: -The Werewolf of
London," Universal. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho,"
Paramount.
GRANVILLE, ROY: Sound effects. In 1986: "The
Leavenworth Case," Republic.
GRAPEWIN. CHARLES: Actor, b. Xenia, Ohio. De-
cember 20, 1875; h. 5 feet, 7% inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Wellington high school. Well-
ington. Ohio: by. golf: m. Anna Chance. Thirty-five years
on stage and vaudeville. Author and composer of "The
Awakening of Mr. Plpp," also starred In It. Other plays:
"Up to You," "John Henry." "Above the Limit." "Gossip
Town," "Jed's Vacation," "Poughkeepsie." Entered pic-
tures in January, 1929. played Jed Harvey Schwanzle tn
"The Shannons of Broadway." Universal: star in "Jed's
Vacation" (1929), "Ladies Choice." "That Bed Headed
Hussy." Christie. In 1933: "Heroes for Sale." "Wild
Boys of the Road." First National; "Midnight Mary."
"Beauty for Sale." MGM; "Pilgrimage," Fox: "Don't
Bet on Love," tlnlversal; "Torch Singer," "Hell and
High Water," Paramount. In 1934: "Two Alone." "Anne
of Green Gables," RKO; "Judge Priest." Fox: "She
Made Her Bed," "The President Vanishes," Paramount:
"The Quitter," Chesterfield; "The Loud Speaker."
Monogram. In 1935: "One Frightened Night," Mascot;
"In Spite of Danger," "Party Wire," Columbia; "Shang-
hai," Paramount; "Alice Adams," RKO; "King Solomon
of Broadway," Universal; "Rendezvous," "Ah, Wilder-
ness," MGM. In 1936: "The Petrified Forest," Warner;
"The Voice of Bugle Ann." "Small Town Girl," "Libeled
Lady." "Sinner Take .\11," MGM; "Superspeed." Colum-
bia; "Without Orders." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The
Good Earth." "A Family Affair," MGM.
GRASHIN. MAURI: Writer. In 1932: story "Ex-
posed," KiiKle Productions. Wrote "Hide-Out" (1934),
M<;.M.
GRASSBY, BERTRAM: Actor, b. Lincolnshire, Eng-
land, l.^SO; h. 6 feet: black hair and black eyes; w. 175
pounds: e. America. Screen work with Griffith. Hodkin-
son. I'aramount-Glsh. Equity. Paramount, Pathe. Goldwyn,
Irvln WiUat Productions, William P. S. Earle, Vita-
graph. F1!0, Metro-Fox. PDC. UA, Universal. Gins-
berg. Among his pictures: "When a Man Loves." War-
ner: "The Beloved Rogue," United Artists.
GRAU. ALEXANDER: Member of the Board of the
UFA Film Company; b. Friederikenthal, East Prussia. Jan.
1. 1878; p. F. Grau ; mother von Frankenberg-Proschlltz,
owners of a manorial estate: e. private education, service
in the army; married. Officer of infantry, attending
academy; publicity chief of Ministry of War. Since May
1. 1918. member of board of Unlversum Film A. G..
(UFA).
GRAU MAN, SID: Managing director, Grauman's Chinese
Theatre, b. InJianapolis. Ind. ; e. New Orleans, St. Paul,
Chicago. Jacksonville, Fla., St. Louis and Cripple Creek,
Col., mining camp. Went to Alaska during Klondike
gold strike. Returned to San Francisco and opened a small
theatre in association with his father. After San Francisco
fire of 1906, built theatre now known as the St. Francis.
Acquired control of six San Francisco theatres, then dis-
posed of them and took over the Million Dollar theatre
in Los Angeles. Took over Rlalto, and constructed Met
ropolitan and Grauman's Egyptian. For time gave atten
tion to Egyptian only. In 1927 built Grauman's Chinese
disposed of Egyptian and devoted time to Grauman's
Chinese only. Subsequently transferred interests to Fos
In 1931 presented "Once In A Lifetime" as legitimati-
production In Los .\ngeles. Returned to Grauman's Chinese
Theatre as managing director.
GRAVES, FRANK 0.: Superintendent of electrical de-
partment. Universal. b. April 28. 1890, Mt. Brydges.
Ont.; h. ,') ft. 5% in.; w. 167 pounds; p. Anne Smith
and Benjamin, millwright; m. Cora N. Baker. With
Universal 22 years.
GRAVES. GEORGE: Actor. In 1935: "Honours Easy."
"Hearts Desire," BIP. In 1936: "The Robber Sym-
phony." produced by Concordia; "X Star Fell from
Heaven," "The Tenth Man," ABP.
GRAVES. RALPH: Actor, writer, b. Cleveland. Jan-
uary 23, 1900; h. 6 feet, 2 Inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 175 pounds: p. Lillian M. Graves; e. East high
school and received his stage training In stock: m. VIr-
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Binia Goodinn. non-professional; hy. bridge, golf and
boating. Fourteen years' screen experience, tour with Grif-
ntli. tnree with Sennett. next with MOM. Aoneared In
(l»:i3) "smilin' Uuna," Universal: •'The Internal Woman."
"The Side Show," "Submarine." Columbia; "The Fly-
ing Fleet," MOM: "Song of Love (19:ia). Columbia;
"Ladies of Leisure" (lUaO). Columbia; (11)32) "War
Correspondent," Columbia. In IDiiU; story "Sisters,"
"Vengeance," Columbia. In 1932: screen play "Scandal
For Sale," Universal; collaborated on story "West of
Broadway." M(tM. In 1934: wrote story, dialogue and
adaptation of "Horn to be Had," United Artlsts-20tb
Century.
GRAVES, ROBERT: Actor. In 1D34 appeared in
"Sisters Under the Skin," Columbia. In 1936: "Walking
on Air," RKO-Kadio short product; "Easy Money," In-
vincible. In 1937; "Espionage," MGM.
GRAVES, JR., ROBERT: (See 19;iU-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
GRAVET, FERNAND: Actor. b. Belgium; e. St.
Paul's, London, m. Jane Kenouart, professional. Appeared
on the London stage as a child, subsequently becoming a
star on the Paris stage. Appeared for Ufa in Germany ;
made English and French versions of "The Widow's
Bed" First British film was "Bitter Sweet." 1933,
B, and D., followed by "Early to Bed." 1933, UFA-
Gaumont-British. and "The Queen's AITair. " 1934. B.
and D. To U. S. in 1937, in "The King and the Chorus
Girl," WB, changing name from Fernand Graavey.
GRAVEURE, LOUIS: Actor. In 193(i: "Ein Walzer
Fuer Dich," 20th Century-Fox.
GRAVINE, CESSARE: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GRAY, ALEXANDER: Actor. b. Wrlghtsville. Pa.,
January 8. 19U2; h. 5 feet. 10V4 inches; brown hair and
blue eyes: w. 170 pounds: p. Harriet Gray and Alexander
P. Gray, non-professionals: e. Park Avenue Grammar
school and Baltimore prep school. Central high school of
Philadelphia and Penn State College: m. Jeannette 'WoKT
and has one daughter, Jean Harriet; hy. swimming, golf,
tennis and horseback riding. He had decided upon a
musical career, so he secured a position as technical edi-
tor of "Iron Age," which enabled him to study voice on
the side. A year later he taught grammar school In
Chicago, and later taught in Northwest Military and Naval
Academy. Won a vocal contest sponsored by the National
Federation of Music Clubs. He then went to New York
and was engaged for the Zlegfeld Midnight Frolic. There
followed leads in the Zlegfeld Follies," "'Sally," "Tell Me
More." "Naughty Riauette" and "The Desert Song." He
made hU picture debut with Marilyn Miller in the Cinema
"Sally." and other film appearances for First National
and Vltanhone productions include. "No. No. Nannette."
"Spring Is Here" and "Seng of the Flame." "Vlennest
Nights" (1930). Warner. Started January 4, 1932, as
soloist on the Chesterfield Cigaret radio hour. In 1933:
"Moonlight and Pretzels." Universal.
GRAY. ARNOLD: Actor, r. n. Arnold Gray Samberg;
b. Toledo. Ohio. April 20. 1899: h. 6 feet. 3 Inches: blue
eyes and fair hair: w. 205 pounds: p. Ray and Thomas
Semberg, non-professionals: e. graduated U. S. C. in
mining engineering: hy. hunting, fishing, horseback riding.
Stage experience in "That Gratitude." On screen began
as juvenile lead with Harold Lloyd In 1918 and under
contract to Universal, Paramount and First National. Has
had 15 years screen experience. In 1933: "Phantom Broad-
cast," Monogram. In 1935: "The Nut Farm," Monogram;
"Private Worlds," Paramount.
GRAY, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GRAY. DOROTHY: Actress. 9619 Brighton Way,
Beverly Hills, Cal, c/o Frances Ballse; b, Hollywood,
Cal., Oct. 23, 1922; h. 4 feet. 10 inches; golden hair and
hazel eyes; w. 85 pounds; hy. horseback rldinj, skating
tennis, bicycling: p. Jean Riley, former actress of stage
and screen; e. Has private tutor and is doing high school
work. Began her career at age of two years, appearing
in state rights pictures featuring her mother. At the
age of three she starred in a series of shorts entitled
"Hollywood Doll Series"; featured on radio national
broadcast as "Hollywood's Living Doll." In 1925 playeC
In "The Scarlet Letter" with Lillian Glsh. M. G. M.
Worked in "Vagabond Lover." "The Great Jasper,'
"Clmmarron." "Beau Ideal," "One Man's Journey,"
"Symphony of Six Million" and "Little Women." all
for RKO Radio; 1933 played Joan Crawford as ■
child in "Today We Live." Jack Holt's daughter "Rose"
In "The Wrecker": Was In "Bedside." First National:
1934 "Beloved." Universal: Bunny Shau In "As the
Earth Turns," Warner Brothers. Appeared in "Men In
White," with Clark Gable, MGM. In 1934: "The Win-
ning Ticket" and "Straight from the Heart," MGM. In
Gra — Gre
1935: "Black Fury." Warner; "Princess O'Hara," Uni-
versal.
GRAY, FIELD: Associate art director. In 1935: "Hot
Tip," "Powder Smoke Range," "The Rainmakers, RKO.
m 1936: "Silly Billies," "Yellow Dust," "The Last
Outlaw," "Mummy's Boys," "We Wlio Are About to
Die," "The Plot Thickens," "Racing Lady," RKO-Badlo.
In 1937: "The OiUcasts of Poker Flat," RKO-Radlo.
GRAY, GILDA: Actress, r. n. Marianna Micholska,
Divorced Gil Boag; appeared in "Piccadilly" (1929),
World Wide, and "Aloma of the South Seas" (19'ib),
I'aramount. In 1936: "Rose Marie," MGM.
GRAY, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GRAY, JENNIE: Actress. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet,"
RKO.
GRAY, JENNIFER: Actress. In 1936: "Lady Be
Careful," Paramount.
GRAY, LAWRENCE: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal..
July 28. 1898: h. 5 teet. lU inches; brown hair and green
eyes; w. IBU pounds; p. Mary and Henry Gray, non-
professionals; e. Lowell High School. San Francisco: not
married: hv. music, literature and tennis. No stage ex-
perience. Screen activity eight years. Previous two years
in capacity of production superintendent for Famous
Players -Lasky. Leads opposite Gloria Swanson. Marlon
Uavies. Colleen Moore. Betty Bronson. Olive Borden.
Madge Bellamy. Eleanor Boardman. Lois Moran. ii,velyn
Brent. Dorothy Sebastian. Billie Dove and the Duncan
Sisters, lor MGM. Fox. First National. Warner Bros.,
Paramount, TilTany-Stahl, In 1929 in "It's a Great
Life." MGM: "Trent's Last Case." Fox: 'The Gay
Nineties." MGM' in 1930 in "Going Wild." " Spring Is
Here." First National. In 1933: "Golden Harvest.
Paramount. In 1934: "Here Comes the Groom, Para-
mount. In 1935: "The Old Homestead," Liberty.
GRAY, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GRAY, MACK: Actor. In 1935: "Car 99," "The Glass
Key," Paramount.
GRAY. RICHARD: Actor. In 1935: "Sanders of the
River," London Films-UA. In 1937: "O.H.M.S." ("We're
in the Navy Now"), GB.
GRAY. ROGER: Actor and Writer, b. Omaha. Neb..
May 26. 1887: h. 6 feet. 1 Inch; brown hair and eyes;
w 200 pounds; p. Kate and Fred W. Grady, non-
professionals; e. Central high school. Omaha. University
of Minnesota; m. Ellen Best, professional; hy. crokinole.
Created roles in original New York companies such as
"Royal Vagabond," "Little Jessie James," "Moonlight.
"Bye Bye Bonnie." "Blonde Sinner."' "Nlc Nacs of
1926 " "My Girl." "Ned Wayburn's Gambols" and " Gold
ind Dust." Played the comedy lead in "Hit the Deck"
and trailer for "Gang War." Has written more than a
score of sketches for Lambs' Gambols and more than a
dozen for New York productions Including "Ritz Revue'
and "Happy Go Lucky." and has played in 150 musical
comedies. In 1934: "Come On Marines." Paramount. In
1935: "Barbary Coast," UA. In 1936: "Fury," MGM;
"Rebellion," Crescent.
GRAY, WILLIAM S.: Film editor. In 1933: "Made
on Broadway." "Midnight Mary." "Broadway to Holly-
wood." "The Chief." MGM. In 1934: "Fugitive Lovers.
"The Show-off," MGM. In 1935: "Baby Face Harring-
ton" "It's in the Air," MGM. In 1936: "Piccadilly
Jim," "Sinner Take All," MGM. In 1937: "Man of the
People," MGM.
GRAYSON, CHARLES: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on "Orchids to You." Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Crash Donovan," U.
GRAYSON, DONALD: Actor. Born at Canton, Ohio,
and educated in grammar school and high school at Can-
ton Heights, 6 ft., 1 in.; w. 172 lbs.; brown eyes and
hair; m. Madeline Baker; hy. trout fishing and building
short wave radio sets. In 1937: "Dodge City Trail,"
Columbia.
GREEN, ALAN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story "Love on the Run." MGM.
GREEN. ALFRED E.: Director, b. Perrls, Cal. En-
tered pictures in 1912 with Sellg Polyscope Company. Di-
rector of silent pictures, namely. "Sally." "Irene" and
"Ella Cinders" all with Colleen Moore; "Back Home and
Broke." "The Bachelor Daddy" with Thomas Meighan:
"Little Lord Fauntleroy." "Through the Back Door." with
Mary PIckford. Talking pictures Include. "Disraeli."
"Old English" and "The Green Goddess," all with George
Arliss: "Smart Money." "The Man From Blankley's."
"Sweet Kitty Bellairs," "Men of the Sky," "Road to
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bingapore," Warner. In 1932: "The Rich Are Al-
ways With Us." "The Dark Horse." "It's Tough to Be
Famous," "Silver Dollar," "Parachute Jumper," First
National; "Union Depot," Warner. In 1933: "Bat)y
Face," "The Narrow Corner." Warner; "I Loved a
Womaii," "Dark Hazard," First National. In 1934: "As
the Earth Turns," "The Merry Frinks," "Gentlemen Are
Born, ' "A Lost Lady," "Housewife." 'Side Streets."
Warner. In 1935: "Sweet Music," Warner; "The Girl
from Tenth Avenue," FN; "Here's to Komance." 20th
Century -Fox; "The Goose and the Gander," "Dangerous,"
Warner. In 1936: "CoUeen," "The Golden Arrow,"
Warner; "They Met in a Taxi," "More Than a Secre-
tary," Columbia; "Two in a Crowd," U.
GREEN. ANNA KATHERINE: Writer: In 1935: story
"The Leaveinvorlh Case," Kepublic.
G'REEN. BILLY M.: (.See 193U-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GREEN, DENNY: Actor. In 1935: "They Are Look--
ing Up," GB. In 1936: "Crime Over London," UA.
GREEN, ELMER: In 1935 appeared In "Spirit of
1976," KKO-Kadio short.
GREEN, GEORGE: Associate producer of Clarence E.
Mulford "Hopalong Cassidy " series for Harry Sherman
Productions, Paramount release, b. Los Angeles, 1898;
e. Univeisity of Santa Clara. Wrote for and directed
Gaby Deslys musical comedies in Paris; wrote stories and
songs for Pathe; directed comedy shorts for RKO-Pathe;
wrote for Universal. Associate producer. "The Eagles
Brood," "Bar -M Hides Again," Paramount. In 1936:
associate producer, "Call of the Prairie," "Three on the
Trail," Paramount.
GREEN, GERTIE: Actress. In 1935: "Every Night at
Eight." Paramount. In 1936: "Devil's Squadron,"
Columbia. , ^_j
GREEN, HARRY: Actor, r. n. Henry Blitzer. b.
New York City, April 1, 1892; h. 5 feet, TVi inches;
black hair and brown eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Maurice and
Bella Blitzer; e. New York University and C. C. N. Y.
I'racticed law in New York; married; hy. swimming, magic,
racing and boxing. Stage: first in vaudeville, then success-
ful characterization of "George Washington Cohen," which
n.ade him famous. Then left vaudeville for drama and
appeared in the following: "Welcome Stranger," "Give and
Take," "Is Zat So," "Music Master." Touring England.
South Africa and Australia, then came to Hollywood from
South Africa on a vacation and was signed by Paramount.
First appeared as theatrical manager in "Close Harmony."
Has appeared in the following Paramount Productions:
"Why Bring That Up," "The Kibitzer," "Paramount on
Parade," "Be Yourself." "The Man I Love" (1929).
Paramount; in 1930 In "Honey." "True to the Navy,"
"Light of Western Stars," "Spoilers," "Sea Legs," "No
Limit." In 1933: "Marry Me," Gaumont-British; "This
Day and Age," "Too Much Harmony," Paramount; "Mr.
Skitch." Pox. In 1934: "Coming Out Party," "Wild
Gold," "Love Time," "Bottoms Up," "She Learned About
Sailors." Fox; "A Woman's Man," Monogram; "Born to
be Bad," United Artists-20th Century.
GREEN, HOWARD J.: Writer and Associate Producer.
RICO: b. San Francisco. Cal.. March 20, 1893: h. 6 feet.
Va inch: dark brown hair and brown eyes: w. 17() Dounds;
p. Belle Goodday and Silas Green, non-professionals: e.
Lowell high school and Hastings Law College. San Fran-
cisco. Cal.: m. Irma Heinemann. non-professional: hy.
bridge. Writing experience as follows: Reporter on the
San Francisco Daily News: St. Louis Post-Despatch: In-
ternational News Service: New York Evenine Journal.
Assistant editor. New York Clipper: managinK editor.
Theatre World. Member of vaudeville producinB firm of
Hooky and Green, New York, and produced innumerable
headline acts for the Keith and Oroheum Circuits: also
writer of revue sketches for Garrick Gaities and Greenwich
Village Follies. He has also written the following screen
productions: "The Brown Derby," scenario In collabora-
tion: "The Kid Brother." comedy constructor: "The
Patent Leather Kid," adaptation of "The Life of Riley,"
"White Pants Willie": collaborator In "The Private Life
of Helen of Troy." story of "Vampinc Venus," adaptation
of "The Head Man." story of "Marked Money," story
and continuity of "Restless Youth," "The Side Show."
"The Faker," "Behind Closed Doors." dialogue of "The
Younger Generation." adaptation and dialogue of "The
Donovan Affair," story and dialogue of "Broadway Scan-
dals," adaptation and dialogue of "The Long. Long Trail."
story in collaboration of "The Song of Love." story of
"Flight," and adaptation and dialogue of "The Melody
Man." adaptation, continuity and dialogue of "Those
High-Society Blues" for Fox: also "The Fakir." "Be-
hind Closed Doors." "Broadway Scandals." "The Donovan
Affair," "Song of Love," "Ramblln* Kid," "Flight,"
"Long, Long Trail." "Melody Man," "Part Time Wife,"
and other scenarios for Fox. Wrote dialogue for "The
Younger Generation"; adaptation, continuity and dialogue of
■Cheer Up and Smile," "On Your Back," "The Princess
and the Plumber," Fox; original screen plays: "A Danger-
ous Affair," "The Maker of Men." "The Cohens and the
Kellys in Hollywood.' In 1932: screen play "I Am a Fugi-
tive from a Chain Gang," in collaboration; "They Call It
Sin," "Blessed Event," Warner. In 1933: Collaborated on
screen play, "Success At Any Price." Radio; "Trick for
Trick," Fox; "Morning Glory," RKO. In 1934: collab-
orated on screen play, "Man of Two Worlds." RKO;
"Shoot the World, ' "It's a Gift," Paramount; screen
play "Lemon Drop Kid," Paramount. In 1935: screen
play, "Rumba," Paramount; "Star of Midnight," RKO.
In 1934 produced "Sing and Like It," RKO. In 1935:
screen play "If You Could Only Cook," Columbia; col-
laborated on screen play "Men Without Names," Para-
mount. In 1936: screen play. "The Devil's Squadron";
wrote screen play and produced "They Met in a Taxi,"
Columbia.
GREEN, JAN &. CO.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREEN, JOHNNY, and ORCHESTRA: In 1935: Vita-
phone short product.
GREEN, JOHN W.: Songs. In 1936: collaborated on
song, "Joan of Arkansas." in "Professional Soldier," anc'
in "The First Baby," 2'Oth Century-Fox.
GREEN, KENNETH: Publicity manager, British Lion
Studios. Formerly BIP, London, b. London. Married; e.
"newspaper offices and Wardour Street." Reporter, film
columnist; member of staff of the "Era," London, until
appointed to BIP studios in 1934; probably youngest
publicity man In British industry.
GREEN, KURT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREEN, MARK: Assistant director of publicity. Asso-
ciated Talking Pictures, Ltd., London, b. Leeds. England;
unmarried; e. City of Leeds School. Staff photographer,
Yorkshire Morning Post; publicity and general manager,
Brunswick Stadium Sports Promotion. Leeds. Started as
still photographer, A. T. P. In 1936 appointed to present
post.
GREEN. MITZI: Actress, b. Bronx. New York City
October 22. 1920; h. 58 Inches: brown hair and hazel eyes:
w. 90 pounds; p. Joe Keno and Rosie Green, professionals.
Stage experience at the age of 7. touring Orpheum cir-
cuit. Pictures in 1929 include: "Marriage Playground."
"Honey." "Paramount on Parade": 1930: "Love Among
the Millionaires." "Santa Fe Trail." "Tom Sawyer":
1931: "Finn and Battle," "Skippy." "Dude Ranch,
"Forbidden Adventure," "Newly Rich," "Huckleberry
Finn": 1932: "Girl Crazy." "Little Orphan Annie."
HKO Radio. In 1934: "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Uound,'
United Artists. In 1937: stage show, "Babes in Arms."
GREEN. NEWTON B.: Suoerintendent of Engineering.
Camera Works. Eastman Kodak Co.: h. Byron. N. Y.,
June 9. 1894: married: e. Oberlin College, 1914. AB. :
University of Cincinnati. 1917. AM. In 1918 Instructor,
U. S. Army School of aerial photography. Since January
1. 1919. assistant in research laboratory. Eastman Kodak
Co. ; head of development department. Eastman Kodak Co.
GREEN, PAUL: Writer, b. Illington. N. C, March 17.
1894; e. graduate of University of North Carolina; latei
jecame Assistant Associate Professor of Philosophy at
same university; in 1925 editor of the Reviewer: was also
professor of the drama at the State University of South
Carolina. Author of several plays, "In Abraham's
IJosom." Pulit-/.er prize winner In 1927; '"The House of
Connolly." and others; adapted "Dr. Bull"" and "Stale
Fair." 1933, "Voltaire," "Cabin in the Cotton," Warner.
In 1934: story '"Carolina," Fox.
G'REEN, PERCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREEN, SAM H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREEN, WALTER E.: Vice-president, General Theatre
Equipment Corp. : president and director. National Theatre
Supply Co.; b. Orange, N. J., August 13, 1889; married:
p. Harvey H. and Mary Green; e. grade school. Identified
with the equipment phase of the industry sl.nce Novem-
ber, 1909.
GREENBAUM, MUTZ: Cameraman. In 1933: "It'i a
Boy." "Britannia of Billingsgate," Gaumont-British. In
1934: "The Constant Nvmoh," Fox: "Princess Charming,"
GB. In 1935: "Oh! Daddy," ""Bulldog Jack,'* "Car of
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Wreams," Gaumont-Biitish; "Mister Hobo," GB Pictures.
In 1936: "Doomed Cargo," GB. In 1937: "Strangers on
Honeymoon," GB.
GREENBLATT, HERBERT HARRY: Brancli Manager,
b. Newarlt. N. J., Sept. "J. 1900; p. Max and Kva Green-
blatt; e. grammar school. Central High School. Newark,
.funior College, Newark, and Princeton College of Den-
tistry. With Universal 10 years. Columbia two years,
and KKO Distributing Corporation four years. KKO
manager, Cleveland.
In 19:j7: "Moonlight
GREENE, BARBARA: Actress.
Sonata," UA.
GREENE, CHAUNCEY L.: Projectionist. Hennepin
Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, Minn. ; b. Grantsburg,
Wis., October 30, 1897: p. Mr. and Mrs. Caleb A.
Greene; e. graduated June, 1924, University of Minne-
sota, with B. S. in electrical engineering: some post-
graduate work. Formerly N. W. Bell Telephone Com-
pany. Projectionist, various Minneapolis theatres. Did
research work on screens and development of high power
opaque object projector for University of Minnesota. This
was embodied in a paper presented before the SMPE.
"Standards and Requirements of Projection for Educational
Purposes," printed in October issue of the SMPE Journal
Member, Projection Committee. SMPE, 1928-19:;i).
Theatre Lighting Committee, 1928-29-30, Membership Coiri-
mittee since 1933. Engineered (1930) the synchronized
radio broadcast of "Hit the Deck." Sound, dialogue, sing
ing and music broadcast from the theatre and received ami
synchronized with silent picture at Veteran's Hospital.
(See 1936-37 Motion
GREENE. DAVID PLUNKETT:
Picture Almanac.)
GREENE, EVE: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
screen play "Prosperity." MGM. In 1933; collaborated on
screen play "Day of Reckoning." "Beauty for Sale."
"Tugboat Annie." MGM. In 1931: collaborated on screen
play "Operator 13," "This Side of Heaven," "You Cant
Buy Everything," MGM. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play "The Great Impersonation." "Storm Over the
Andes," Universal. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"Yours for the Asking." Paramount. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "Her Husband Lies," Paramount; "When
Love Is Young," U.
GREENE, HARRISON: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"International House," Paramount: "Riot Squad," May-
fair, and "Murder on the Campus," Chesterfield. In 1934:
"Manhattan Love Song." Monogram. In 1936: "The Sing-
ing Cowboy." "Ticket to Paradise," "The Gentleman
From Louisiana." Republic: "The Sea Spoilers," U. In
1937: "Midnight Court," WB.
GREENE, WILLIAM HOWARD: Photographer. In
1034: "LeGong," Bennett Pictures. In 193.5: "Kliou (The
Tiger)." Bennett Pictures. In 1936: Technicolor photog-
raphy. "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." Paramount:
"The Garden of Allah." UA.
GREENHALGH. PAUL: Advertising manager of Jay
Emanuel Publications; b. Philadelphia, Pa. Joined the
Barrlst-Goodwin Publications In 1922, when the Exhibitor
was the sole regional, and worked in all departments. He
was appointed advertising manager of the Exhibitor In
1926. With acquisition of the National Exhibitor and
formation of the New York State Exhibitor he became ad-
vertising manager for the entire group of Jay Emanuel
Publications.
GREENHAUGH, JACK: Cameraman. In 1936: "Border
Caballero." "Ghost Patrol." Puritan.
GREENHILL, DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AlmanaQ.J
GREENTHAL, MONROE: Director of advertising and
publicity. United Artists; b. New York, Sept. 26, 1904;
e. Columbia University. 1924; Vanity Fair and Vogue
Magazines. Lawrence Fcrtig Advertising Agency. Central
Advertising Agency; 1928, started as editor of "Gold
Mine," Universal Pictures, became associate editor of
Universal Newsreel. Joined United Artists as exploitation
director in 1931. In 193.5 became director of advertising
and publicity. United Artists.
GREENWAY, ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREENWOOD, CHARLOTTE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanacs
GREENWOOD. EDWARD: Writer. In lO.'JS: wrote
screen play "East Meets West," Gaumont British Pictures
Corp.
GREENWOOD. MILTON E.: (Died January 4, 1937.
See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Gre — Gre
GREENWOOD. WILLIAM ERNEST: Executive, b.
Lancashire. England, Aug. 14, 1889; married: e. Man-
chester College of Art. Architectural decorator and artist.
Author of "Villa Madonna." 1928 to date designed, built
and operated many modern super cinemas in and around
London, including Wembley. Staines. High Wycombe,
.\litcham and Woodford. Is chairman of Majestic Theatre
Corporation. Ltd.
GREER, ALLEN: Actor. In 1935: "Rustler's Para-
dise," Ajax; "Texas Rambler," Spectrum. In 1936: "The
Glory Trail," Crescent.
Gowns. In 1935: "Dressed to
GREER. HOWARD:
Thrill," Fox.
GREER, JOHN E.: Lensic, Paris, Riaito Theatrei.
all located in Santa Fe, New Mexico; b. Beruit, Syria.
Dec. 1. 1891; married; e. public school. Was a traveling
salesman. Exhibitor since 1919. Treasurer, Gibraltar En-
terprises, Inc., Denver, Col.
GREET, CLARE: Actress, b. England, June 14, 1871;
h. 5 ft. 5V4 in.; brown hair and brown eyes. English
stage player, who made name in Shakespearean plays.
Toured America, South Africa, Holland and Belgium.
Played character parts in British pictures, including:
"The Sign of Four" (1932) British Lion; "Whiteface"
(1932) British Lion; "Lord Camber's Ladies" (1933)
BIP; "Channel Crossing" (1933) Gaumont-British. Recent
Hlms: "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (Gaumont) ;
"Little Friend" (Gaumont): "Escape Me Never'' (B&D) ;
"Emil and the Detectives" (Wainwright) ; "Maria Martin,"
MGM; "The Royal Eagle," Quality Films; "Amazing
Quest." Garrett-Clement. In revivals of "Major Barbara,"
and in "Martha" and "Faust." "Sabotage," GB. Plays:
"The Magic Cupboard." "Plot 21," "Convalescence."
"Outward Bound."
GREGG. EUGENE S.: Assistant Comptroller, Erpi. b.
Bryan. Texas; e. University of Chicago. 1926. joined
Western Electric. 1928, transferred to Erpi as export
manager. 1929, European manager. Then pjesent post. In
1936 became assistant comjjtroUer, Erpi.
GREGG, EVERLY: English actress. Appeared in
"Private Lives" and "Conversation Piece," by Noel Cow-
ard, and "The Matriarch," "Grand Hotel," "Easy Vir-
tue," with Jane Cowl, and "Behold We Live," with
Gerald Du Maurler and Gertrude Lawrence, all in Eng-
land. Appeared in "Point Valaine," New York. Ap-
peared on screen in 1933 in "Private Life of Henry the
VIII," British production, and in 1935 in "The Scoundrel."
for Hecht-MacArthur. Inc., Eastern Service Studios. In
1936: "The Ghost Goes West." London Films-UA. In
1937: "Thunder in the City," Columbia.
GREGG, FRANCES: Actress.
Fugitive," Paramount.
In 1935: "Mary Burns,
GREGG. J. M.: Secretary and Treasurer. Criterion
Theatres. Charlotte. Greensboro and Durham. N. C also
Gaston Theatre, Mt. Holly, N. C. and Paramount Thea-
tre. Hickory, N. C; b. Roanoke Rapids. N. C. Oct. 10,
1903; married: p. N. A. and Bettie E. Gregg: e. T'nl
versify of North Carolina and Eastman National Business
College. Pace Institute of Accountancy, New York City.
G'REGOR. ARTHUR: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREGOR, NORA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREGORY, ARCHIBALD ADOLPHUS: General Sales
Manager, Fox Film Corporation (Asia), Ltd., 97-99
Ooulburn Street, Sydney, NSW Australia; b. Slount
Barker, South Australia, July 28, 1882; married; e.
Wynham College, S. A. Entered motion picture in-
dustry in 1903 as exhibitor. 1916. began distributing
Metro World's and Art Drama pictures. Joined Fox
Film Corporation. 1918. as salesman. Managed all
Australasian branches. 1923, made general sales manager
for Australasia.
GREGORY, DORA: Actress. In 1937: "The Dominant
Sex." ABP.
GREGORY, EDNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREGORY. FRANK: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
play "Living Dangerously." ABP.
GREGORY, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREGORY, WALLACE: Actor, In 1936: "Ticket to
Paradise," Republic.
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GREIG, ROBERT: Actor. b. Melbourne, Australia,
Dec. 27, 1885; e. Xavier College, Melbourne. Went on
London Hippodrome stage. Stage plays include "FalstaCf,"
"Berkeley Square," "Tonight or Never." In 1933: ap-
peared in "Pleasure Cruise," "It's Great to Be Alive,"
Fox; "Peg O' My Heart," MGM. In 1934: "Easy to
Love," "Upperworld," Warner; "The Love Captive," Uni-
versal; "Cockeyed Cavaliers," RKO. In 1935: "Clive of
Irdia," "Folies Bergere," UA-20th Century; "Woman
Wanted," "The Bishop Misbehaves," MGM; "The Gay
Deception," 20th Century-Pox; "I Live for Love," Warner.
In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts," Rose Marie," "The Un-
guarded Hour," "Small Town Girl^" "Trouble for Tivo."
"The Devil Doll," "Witch of Timbuctu," "Suicide
Club," MGM; "Right in Your Lap," Paramount; "Theo-
dora Goes Wild," Columbia; "Lloyds of London," "Stow-
away," 20th Century-Fox.
GRENZBACH. HUGO: Recording. In 1935: "Shang-
hai," "Every Night at Eight," "Mary Burns, Fugitive,"
Paramount. In 1936: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,"
"Big Brown Eyes," "The Moon's Our Home," "Go West,
Young Man," Paramount. In 1937: "Outcast," Paramount.
GRESS, TED: News editor, and writes show and book
reviews, ind column. Daily News, Lebanon, Pa.; b. Free-
hold, N. J., July 19, 1904; ra. has two sons. Started In
Trenton, N. J., as telegraph editor. Spent five years in
Philadelphia on North American, now defunct. Inquirer,
and ledger. Resigned desk job on Public Ledger to go to
Lebanon.
GREVILLE. EDMOND T.: Director, b. France, 1906;
married. Directed "Train des Suicides," "Remous,"
"Marchand D'Amour," made in France. In 1937: "Secret
Lives," "Brief Ecstasy," British.
GREY, ALBERT GRIFFITH: President, Cinema Arts.
b. Oldham County. Ky. ; married; p. Jacob Wark Griffith
and Mary Perkins. Was in the harness and saddlery busi-
ness. Entered motion pictures 1915 and handled "Birth of
a Nation"; then vice-president and general manager D. W.
Griffith. Inc.; 1924 vice-president of UA ; 1926 in charge
of the Road Show Department, Paramount; 1930 executive
and advisory capacity on stories.
GREY. ANNE: Actress. b. Lincoln. England. 1907:
h. 5 feot, 6 inches; brunette, blue eye"; m. Lester
Matthews. B.I. P. star: by. literary work, riding, golf,
tennis: p. non-professionals: e. London University and
Lausanne. Intended to be a journalist but entered mo-
tio pictures. Appeared In the silents "What Money Could
Buy" and "The Runaway Bride," B.I. P. In the talkers:
"The Squeaker" and "The Nipper" (1929). British Lion:
"Guilt" and "Other People's Sins" (1930). P.D.C.
In 1931: "Lily Christine." Paramount British: "The Man
at Six." "No. 17." B.I. P. In 1932: "Arms and the
Man." B.I.P. : "Leap Year" and "The Blarney Kiss."
British and Dominions: "The Faithful Heart." Gains-
borough. In 1933: "Just Smith," "The Fire Raisers."
Gaumont -British. In 1935: "Break of Hearts," RKO;
"Bonnie Scotland," MGM. In 1936: "Too Many Parents,"
Paramount.
GREY. CLIFFORD: Music Composer and Writer. In
1933 collaborated on music and lyrics, and handled adap-
tation, "The Song You Gave Me," BIP. In 1935: col-
laborated on story and script of "Doctor's Orders," col-
laborated on scenario and dialogue, "Mlmi," BIP;
collaborated on adaptation, "Dandy Dick," adaptation and
scenario, "The Student's Romance," BIP; collaborated on
screen story, "Brewster's Millions," B and D.
GREY, EVE: Actress. Appeared in "Moulin Rouge"
(1929), World Wide. In 1935: "Scrooge," Paramount-
Julius Hagen.
GREY, HARRY: Music director, b. Brooklyn. N. Y..
April 1, 1905; e. Brooklyn. Was in music publishing
and phonograph recording; vaudeville musician. In 1935:
"Hitch Hike Lady," Republic. In 1936: "The House
of a Thousand Candles," "Laughing Irish Eyes," "The
Harvester," "Down to the Sea." "Follow Your Heart,"
"The Gentleman From Louisiana." "Sitting on the Moon."
"The Three Mesquiteers," "The President's Mystery."
"The Country Gentlemen," "The Mandarjn Mystery."
"The Bold Caballero," "Happy Go Lucky," Republic. In
1937: "Two Wise Maids," "Beware of Ladies," Republic.
GREY, JOHN: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on story
"Feet First," Paramount. In 1932: collaborated on story
"Movie Crazy," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play "Lightning Strikes Twice." RKO-Radlo. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "The Farmer in the
IJell." RKO-Radlo. In 1937 : ceUaborated on screen play
"Mysterious Crossing," U.
GREY, MADELINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GREY, NAN: Actress, r.n. Eschal Miller; b. Hous-
ton, Texas, July 25, 1918; h. 5 feet 4 inches; asli brown
hair and hazel eyes; w, 118 pounds; p. Violet lioss and
Edward Miller; e. Travis, Hegg elementary schools, of
Houston; Regan High School. Houston, Universal City
studio school; by. drawing and dancing. On screen In
"Firebird," Warners; "Mary Jane's Pa," First National
(1935); also 1935: "Affair of Susan," "The Great Im-
personation," "His Night Out." Universal. In 1936:
"Sutter's Gold," "Dracula's Daughter," "Crash Donovan,"
"The Sea Spoilers," U. In 1937: "Three Smart Girls,"
U. ; "Let Them Live," Universal.
GREY, SHIRLEY: Actress, r. n Agnes Zetterstrand;
b. Naugatuck, Conn.; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 118 pounds; Swedish ancestry; e. WUby
high school in Waterbury, Conn; m. Arthur Margetson,
professional. Stage experience: "A Tailor Made Man,"
"The Unexpected Husband," and others. On screen in
"Air Eagles," "Back Street," "The Riding Tornado,"
"Cornered." "The Public Defender," "Secret Service
Radio," "Virtue," Columbia. "Service." RKO Radio:
in 1932-33 in "Treason," Columbia: (1933) "Uptown New
York," World Wide. In 1933: "Private Jones," Uni-
versal; "The Little Giant." First National; "Terror
Aboard," "The Girl in 419." "Too Much Harmony,"
Paramount; "The Life of Jimmy Dolan," Warner; "Don't
Bet on Love," "Bombay Mail." Universal; "Murder on
the Campus," Chesterfield. In 1934; "Sisters Under the
Skin," "One Is Guilty." Columbia; "Wednesday's Child,"
"His Greatest Gamble." RKO; "I Like It That Way,"
Universal; "Twin Husbands," Chesterfield. In 1935: "Cir-
cumstantial Evidence," "The Girl Who Came Back,"
Chesterfield : "Public Opinion," Invincible; "The People's
Er.cray," RKO; "Stranded," Warner.
GREY. VIRGINIA: Actress. In 1935: "She Gets Her
Man," Universal. In 1936: "Old Hutch." MGM. In
1937: "Secret Valley." 20th Century-Fox.
GREY. ZANE: Novelist. In 1930: story "Last of the
Duanes," "Lone Star Ranger," Fox; "Border Legion,"
"Light of the Western Stars." Paramount. In 1931:
story "Fighting Caravans," Paramount: "Riders of the
Purple Sage," Fox. In 1532: story "Wild Horse Mesa."
Paramount: "The Golden West," "The Rainbow Trail,"
Fox. In 1933: story "To the Last Man." "Man of the
Forest," "Sunset Pass." "Under the Tonto Rim." "Heri-
tage of the Desert." Paramount; "The I,ast Trail," "Life
in the Raw." "Robber's Roost." "Smoke Lightning,"
Fox. In 1934: story "West of the Peros," RKO-Badio;
"The Last Round-Up." "The Thundering Herd," Para-
mount; "The Dude Ranger," Pox; "Home on the Range,"
"Wagon Wheels." Paramount. In 193.'): story "Nevada,"
"Wanderer of the Wasteland," "Drift Fence." "Rocky
Mountain Mystery," Paramount; "Thunder Mountain."
Fox. In 1936: story "Desert Gold." "The Arizona
Raiders," Paramount; "King of the Royal Mounted,"
20th Century-Fox; "wrote "Outlaws of Palouse," which
was basis of "End of the Trail," Columbia. In 1937:
story "Arizona Mahoney," Paramount.
GRIBBLE. HARRY WAGSTAFF: Director and Writer,
b. Sevenoaks. Kent. England: e. private schools; Emanuel
College. Cambridge. Actor on stage. Enlisted in the
27th Division. New York National Guard: was in service
two years and during that time staged all their shows:
received military decorations. Wrote and staged first
original drama. "Outrageous Mrs. Palmer:" then "March
Hares " "Shoot" and many others. Edited, comniled and
staged "Artists and Models." 1923 and 1924: wrote
"Topics of 1923" and "Stella Dallas." Re-wrote and
staged "She Couldn't Say No." "Mr. Romeo" and manv
others. Wrote screen play. "Bill of Divorcement." RKO
Radio. ■Wrote and staged "The Silent Witness." Di-
rected "Madame Racketeer" Paramount. 1932. In 1933:
wrote play, "Trick for Trick." Fox: collaborated on screen
play "Our Betters/' RKO-Radio. In 1934: collab-
orated with Willard Mack on the screen adantation of
"Nana," United Artists. Co-author of play, "His Family
Tree," screened in 1935 by RKO.
GRIBBON. EDDIE: Actor, b. New York City. Jan-
uary 3. 1893: h. 6 feet: brown hair and blue eyes: w. 195
pounds: received his stage training In stock and vaude-
ville: hy. all sports. Three years stage experience and
17 years screen. Appeared in 192.9 "Two Weeks Off."
"Twin Beds." First National; "Honeymoon." MGM:
"Two Men and a Maid." Tiffany-Stahl: "Fancy Baggage. '
and "From Headquarters." Warner Brothers: In 1930 In
"Born Reckless.' "Dames Ahoy," Universal. In 1934:
"Search for Beauty," Paramount. In 1935: "The Cyclone
Ranger." Spectrum. In 1936: "Love On a Bet," RKO.
GRIBBON. HARRY: Actor, b. New York City: h.
6 feet: blue eyes and brown hair: e. New York; m. May
Emory. Stage experience in "Flo-Flo." "Bed Widow."
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Picturei Include: "Shakedown." "Bose Marie." "Smart
Set." "Show People," "Tide of Empire." "Honeymoon."
"The Bride's Relations," •'Whirls and Girls," Sennett:
Joe In "On With the Show," Joe Casey in "So Long
Letty," "The Cameraman," "The Mysterious Island,"
MGM: "Midnight Daddies," World Wide: "The Lunk-
liead" (1929). "The Golfers" (1929). "Hollywood Star"
(1929). "Clancy at the Bat" (1929), "The New Half-
back" (1929). "Uppercut O'Brien' (1929). "Sons of the
West" (1930). Warner; "The Gorilla" (1930). First Na-
tional: "Sugar Plum Papa" (193U). Educational. Mack
Sennett Talking Comedies: "Swell People" (1930), Pathe
Manhattan Comedies: second series: "Big Hearted" (1930).
Pathe. Whoopee Comedies: (1932-33) Mack Sennett Fea-
turettes: "Baby Face," Warner; short product. Radio. W.B.
GRIOOUX, LUCAS: Actor. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko,"
Paris Film Production,
GRIEBE, ROBERT E. (MRS.) AB.: Secretary. Motion
Picture Bureau, International Federation of Catholic
Alumnae.
GRIEFF, HEINS: Actor. In 1936: "Der Kampf,"
Amkino.
GRIEG. RICHARD: Actor. Played In "Animal
Crackers" (1930). Paramount. In 1935: "Folles
Bergere," United Artists-2Uth Century.
GRIER, JIMMIE: Orchestra leader, b. Pittsburgh, Pa..
1902; hy. golf. Was arranger for Gus Arnhelm's orchestra.
Now at Cocoanut Grove at Ambassador Hotel, Los An-
geles, from which he broadcasts. Has appeared in Paris,
l,ondon, Ostend. Plays piano, violin, banjo, flute, clarinet,
and all saxophones. Some years ago did musical scoring
for "Palmy Days," "Flying High," "Bought," "City
Llphts," a Marilyn Miller picture, and "Indiscreet." Ap-
peared with his orchestra In "Transatlantic Merry-Go
Round," United Artists. In 1937: ijrepared musical ar-
rangements and appeared in "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
GRIERSON, JOHN: Film Officer General Post Office
of Great Britain; b. 1898, Dcanston, Scotland; e. Glasgow
University, and research in social psychology in American
universities. Did newspaper work in U. S. A. Surveyed
educational and propaganda film methods in different
countries for the British Empire Marketing Board, becom-
ing Its Film Officer in 1928. Produced a number of
documentary films, including "Drifters." "Song of Cey-
lon," "Industrial Britain," "Weather Forecast" and "The
Voice of Britain." When E. M. B. Films Department
was absorbed by G. P. O. in 1933 he remained as Film
Officer. Pioneer In technical and artistic development of
the motion picture.
GRIEVING, HERMANN: Member of board of directors
of Universum Film A. G. (UFA), Berlin; b. Dusseldorf-
Khlneland. Germany, July 23 1883; widower. Entered
film business In December. 1924, as member of board of
Deulig Film A. G.. Berlin. On Sept. 12, 1927. entered
hoard of Universum Film A. G. In charge of UFA film
studios and supervisor of all educational and cultural films.
GRIFFIES. ETHEL: Actress. Appeared In 1930 In
"Old English." Warner. In 1933 In "Midnight Club."
"Torch Singer." "White Woman." "Alice In Wonderland,"
Paramount. In 193-1: "The House of Rothschild." "Bull-
dog Drummond Strikes Back," London Film-United Art-
ists; "Horse Play." Universal: "Jane Eyre," Monogram
In 1935: "Vanessa — Her Love Story," "Anna Karenina."
MGM; "The Return of Peter Grimm." RKORadio: "The
Mystery of Edwin Drood." Universal: "Hold "Em Yale,"
Paramount.
GRIFFIN. FRANK: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Man on the Flying Trapeze." Paramount; collaborated
on "Spring Tonic," 20th Century-Fox.
Vice-president, International
GRIFFIN, HERBERT:
Projector Corporation.
GRIFFIN, MARCUS: Dramatic and amusement editor.
New York Enquirer, New York City; b. Wheaton. 111.;
e. Wheaton College; p. William T. Griffin; married and
has three children. Chicago Tribune, Chicago Herald
Examiner, and press representative.
GRIFFIS, STANTON: Chairman of Paramount's execu-
tive committee. Banker and founder and partner in Hemp-
hill Noyes & Co., and director of many corporations.
Chairman of the board of Madison Square Garden and
treasurer of Cornell-McClintic Productions, which is the
business name of the theatre family which consists of
Katharine Cornell and Guthrie McClintic. Went to Hall-
garten & Co. after graduation from rornell University.
Left that organization during the war when he served as
captain on the General Staff at Washington and ihereaftei
participated in the forming of Hemphill. Noyes, in which
he has been a partner since.
QRIFFITH, CORINNE: Actress, b. Teiarkana. Ark..
November 24. 1899: h. 5 feet. 6 Inches: brown balr and
hazel eyes: w, 118 pounds: p. non-professionals: e. at
Sacred Heart convent. New Orleans; div. Walter Moro.scu.
producer: hy. motoring, music and art collections. Had
stellar roles In First National's "Black Oxen." "Single
Wives." "Declasse," "The Marriage Whirl," "Infatua-
tion," "Classified." "Mademoiselle Modiste." "Into Her
Kingdom," "Syncopating Sue," "The Lady in Ermine."
"Three Hours." "The Divine Lady." "Outcast" and
"Saturday's Children": also United Artists' "The Garden
of Eden," "Prisoners" (192U), First National: "Back Pay"
(1930) and "Lilies of the Field" (1930). First National.
GRIFFITH. DAVID WARK: Director and Producer,
b. LaGrange, Ky., January 22, 1880; brown hair
and gray eyes; w. 190 pounds: p. Margaret Oglesby
and Colonel Jacob Wark Griffith. known locally
as "Roarin' Jake " Griffith, during the Civil War.
non-professionals; e. University of Kentucky; div. Linda
Avidson; m. Evelyn Marjorie Baldwin; hy. reading and
music. As a boy, Griffith worked in the mail room of his
brother's newspaper in a Kentucky town, wrote theatre
notes and night police court reports for "Marse Henry"
Watterson's Louisville Courier-Journal and witnessed his
first theatrical performance, Pete Baker in "America's
National Game." He also saw Julia Marlowe in "Romola"
and promptly decided to become a dramatist ; the desire was
imparted to the manager of the MefTert Stock Company,
then playing at the Masonic Temple in Louisville. He
appeared on the stage for the first time in the role of a
dunce (using the name of Lawrence Griffith) in "The Dis-
trict School." Then followed other roles and he remained
witli the Meffert Stock Company throughout its season at
thj Masonic Temple.
Then came regular periods of stock and road company
assignments, first with John Griffith's Strolling Players,
David Jira.vtiiiHton heins Hie name he adopted. He late.-
began making moving pictures in Los Angeles, in which
Mary and Jack Pickford, Henry B. Walthall and other
Biograph players appeared.
Another phase of Griffith's early career was that of
playwright and poet. While in Chicago In the fall of
1907. he attended his first picture show and was greatly
Impressed by the long lines waiting for admissions. Be-
fore he left Chicago he wrote a scenario, a screen version
of the opera. "La Tosca." Acted in pictures "Ostler
Joe," "When Knighthood Was in Flower" and other one-
reelers. In 1908 became assistant director to H. M.
Marvin, and is credited with developing the "flash-back,"
"eloso-uo." "mist-photography." "fadeout" He was als«
one of the first directors to make pictures beyond the one-
reel length. In 1913 he made "The Battle of the Sexes."
following that with "The Avenging Conscience." a fore-
runner of all the current German art films. "Home Sweet
Home" and "The Escape." "The Birth of a Nation."
which Is still being viewed throughout the world, fol-
lowed these fllms. In 1916. "Intolerance" was released at
the Liberty theatre. New York. During the war he made
"Hearts of tho World." Among the players he lielned to
develop were Mary Pickford. Dorothy and Lillian <Jlsh.
Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Owen Moore, Henry B. Wal-
thall. Alice Joyce. Lionel Barrymore. Jack and Lottie
Pickford. Mabel Normand. James Kirkwood. Harry Carey.
Mack Sennett. Mary Alden. Robert Harron. Richard Bar-
thelmess and Constance Talmadge. who made her screen
bow in "Intolerance." In 1919 D. W. Griffith. Mary
Pickford. Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks founded
the United Artists Corporation and Griffith's first nicturi'
leleased through United Artists was "Broken Blossoms."
in which Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess appeared
This was followed by "The Love Flower," "Way Down
East," "Dream Street." "Orphans of the Storm," "One
Exciting Night." "The White Rose," "America," "Isn't
Life Wonderful" and "Sally of the Sawdust." He then
did "That Royle Girl" and "The Sorrows of Satan" for
Paramount. "Drums of Love." In which Mary Phllbln and
Don Alvaiado appeared, was the first fllm made for United
Artists by Griffith after an absence of three years, this
being follo.ved by "The Battle of the Sexes." the same
story he made in 1913, this time with Phyllis Haver, Jean
Hersholt. Belle Bennett and Don Alvarado. In "Lady of
the Pavements" Lupe Velez sang. Griffith's "Abraham
Lincoln" was his first venture In the all-talklne field:
"The Struggle" followed. Sold United Artists partner-
ship, 1933. In 1936: "Broken Blossoms," Twickenham.
GRIFFITH, EDWARD H.: Director, b. Lynchburg,
Va., August 23, 1894; e. in Munich and England; hy.
l8 member of Lambs Club in New York and the Masquer.'i
In Hollywood, and likes all sports. Stage experience In
stock shows for several years, and wrote plays. Entered
pictures in 1913 with Edison Company. Early days with
Associated Exhibitors. Cosmonolltan. MGM. First National,
Pathe. Paramount and Vitagraph. In 1927 Joined Colum-
bia and later went to Pathe. Directed the following pic-
tures: "White Mice." "The Go-Getter," "Unseeing Eyes."
"The Qatter Girl." "One Touch of Nature." "Headlines,"
"Atta Boy," "Price of Honor," "Afraid to Love," "Alias
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the Lone Wolf," "ODenlng Night," "Hold 'Em Yale."
"Captain Swagger," "Love Over Night." "Shady Lady."
"Paris Bound," "Rich People." "Holiday" and "Re-
bound," "Lady With a Past." 1931. In 1932: "Animal
Kingdom," Radio. In 1933: "Another Language,"
MGM. In 19;i4: "Biography of a Bachelor Girl." MGAI.
In 1935: "No More Ladies," MGM. in 193K : ■'Next Time
We Love," Universal; "Ladles in Love." 20th Century-
Fox.
GRIFFITH, ELEANOR: Actress, b. March 20. 1902.
Mt. Pleasant. Tenn. : h. 5 feet, 2 Inches: blond hair and
gray eyes; w. 105 pounds; p. Eleanor Cox and James
Griffith, non-professionals; e. Central high school. Wash-
ington. D. C. : hy. golf, bridge and making money. Played
in stock In Washington, D. C. (1919); took lead In "Poor
Little Baby Girl" with Lew Fields (192U): prima donna
in Zlegfeld's "Midnight Frolics" (In I'Jil); ingenue In
"Last Waltz" and "Meet the Wife." "Shubert shows (In
1922-1924); also ingenue In "Sitting Pretty" (In 1925).
and lead In "Mercenary Mary" (In 1925): "Creaking
Chair" (In 1926): "The Spider" (192T-28). and "Women"
(in 1928); also appeared in "Night Stick." United Artists'
production; "Alibi" (1929). United Artists. In 1937:
collaborated on original story "Time Out for Romance,"
20th Century-Fox.
GRIFFITH, GORDON: Actor, b. Chicago. 111.: h. 5
feet. 9V^ Inches: dark brown hair and dark blue eyes:
w. 153 pounds: e. Los Angeles. Cal. Screen work with
Warner, Fox, National, Paramount, 14 months with Key-
stone, and was in "The Branded Man." Kayart. In 1935;
"The Crusades," Paramount.
GRIFFITH, HARRY: (See 19,)6-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
In 1937: "Time Out
GRIFFITH, WILLIAM: Actor,
for Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
GRIFFIN, lAY I.: Writer. Columbia: b. Richmond.
Ind., March 29, 1905; p. Fred Jay and Kdna Griffin; e.
Richmond, Ind., and Notre Dame University; m. Helen
Herzog. Freelance writer for magazines; radio plays and
continuities. In 1934: collaborated on "Three Little Pig-
skins," Columbia; wrote "Queen of the Jungle." Chad-
wick. In 1935: collaborated on "Air Hawks." "Two Tough
to Kill." In 1936: "Trapped by Television," ail Columbia.
Screen play, "The Hawk," Herman Wohl. For publication.
"The Man with the Scar," mystery book.
GRIFFITH, RAYMOND: Actor and Association Pro-
ducer, b. Boston, Mass., January 23, 1895; h. 5 feet, 6
inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 140 pounds; p.
Marie Guichard and James Griffith, professionals; e. St.
Anselm's, Manchester, N. H. ; m. Bertha Mann, profes-
sional; hy. everything of interest. No stage experience.
Screen career as follows: 1914, with Vitagraph. and
Kaiem Comedies; 1915 to Goldwyn Dramas; 1923 to 1927.
Paramount Comedies; 1917 to 1921. Mack Sennett Come-
dies (writing and directing) ; 1922, with Marshall Neilan.
Universal and Goldwyn Dramas; 1923 to 1927, Paramount
Comedies. Some of the pictures are "Fool's First," "The
Night Club," "Forty Winks," "He's a Prince," "Wet
Paint," "Hands Up." "Paths to Paradise," "Trent's
Last Case" (1929), Fox; "The Sleeping Porch" (1929),
Paramount-Christie. In 1933 supervised "Gold Diggers
of 1933," "Voltaire," Warner; associate producer," The
Bowery," "Broadway Thru a Keyhole," "Blood Money,"
"Gallant Lady," "Advice to the Lovelorn," "Moulin
Rouge," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934: associate
producer of "Looking for Trouble," "The House of Roths-
child," "The Affairs of Cellini," "The Mighty Barnum,"
"The Last Gentleman," "Bulldog Drummond Strikes
Back," "United Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "Clive of
Irdla," "Folies Bergere," "Cardinal Richelieu," "Les
Miserables." "Call of the Wild," ■UA-20th Century;
"Show Them No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
associate pioducer, "Professional Soldier." "It Had to
Happen," "A Message to Garcia" "Under Two Flags,"
"Private Number," "Girls' Dormitory," "One in a Mil-
lion," 20th Century-Fox.
GRIFFITH, WALTER, MRS.: Secretary-Treasurer,
Theatre Owners of North and South Carolina, Inc. b.
Blacksburg, S. C, Jan 3, 1905; married; e. Tubman
School, Augusta, Ga. ; Stenographer for three years in claim
department of Georgia and Florida Railroad. Two years
stenographer for public accounting concern; two years sec-
retary. Film Board of Trade, and six years secretary.
Theatre Owners of North and South Carolina. Was Local
Secretary, Grievance, Clearance and Zoning Boards, Code
Authority. Charlotte, N. C. Address: 216 W. 4th Street.
Charlotte, N. C.
GRIFFITHS, D. E.: Managing Director and General
Sales Manager, First National. London; b. 1895, Barry,
Wales. Several years In United States on renting side
with Fox and Famous Players. Joined First National,
192(j, as manager of Welsh office, later appointed London
branch manager and subsequently general sales manager.
Now managing director. First National Film Distributors.
Ltd., and director. Warner Bros., Ltd., London. Director,
Warner Bros. -First National studios, Teddington. Presi-
dent, Kinematograph Renters Society. 1936.
GRIGORIEVA, G.: Actor. In 193G: "Dubrovsky, " Am-
kino.
GRIMES, ROY: Amusements Editor, Houston (Texas)
Post. b. Bay City. Texas, Sept. 12, 1907. With San
.\ntonio Evening News, reporter and rewrite, 1928-36.
With Houston Post since April, 1936.
GRIMM, BEN H.: Advertising Department. RKO. b.
Union City, N. J.; p. John and Elsie Grimm; e. Union
City high school, U. S. A. School of Military Aeronautics,
Cornell University; m. Eunice Blanche Whitenack; has a
son aged 12 and a daughter, 9. Early newspaper training
culminated in four years on the New York Evening Journal
as assistant city editor; next handled West Coast publicity
with Metro; was associate editor and advertising manager
of Moving Picture World; advertising manager of Selznick
Pictures, Associated Exhibitors; advertising manager of
Columbia Pictures; advertising manager of Universal. Then
present post.
GRINDE. NICHOLAS: Director. r. n. Harry A.
Grindo; b. Madison, Wis., January 12, 1894; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and blue eyes: w. 190 pounds; p. Anna and
John Grinde. non-professionals; e. Madison high school
and University of Wisconsin. Directed following for
MGM: "An Equal Chance," "Riders of the Dark," "Be-
yond the Sierras." "Morgan's Last Raid," "Remote Con-
trol," "Desert Law," "Desert Rider," "Bishop Murder
Case," "Good News," "This Modern Age" and "Shop-
worn." In 1932: directed "Vanity Street." In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play, "Babes in Toyland." MGM. In
1935: "Stone of Silver Creek," "How to Sleep." AIGM :
"Border Brigands." Universal; "Under Southern Stars."
WB; "Ladies Crave Excitement," Mascot. In 1936: "The
Captain's Kid," "Fugitive in the Sky," "Jailbreak,"
"Public Enemy's Wife," Warner-FN; "Stop, Look and
Love," Columbia. In 1937: "White Bondage." "Public
Wedding," WB.
GRINDROD, PHILIP: Cameraman. In 1935: collabo-
rated on filming of "Radio Parade of 1935," British
International Pictures.
GRJNSTEAD, DURWARD: Writer. In 1936: col
laburated on screen play "Maid of Salem," Paramount
Pictures.
GWIPP, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GRtSWOLD, GLENN: Vice-President, McOraw-HIU
Publishing Co. and publisher of "Business Week." Form-
erly executive in charge of public relations of Paramount
and of Fox; b. Benton Harbor, Michigan, June 10, 18S6 ;
m. Inez. Haney; e. public school and high school. Pub-
lisher of country newspaper at 17; joined staff of Chi-
cago Inter-Ocean. 1908, Chicago EKaminer, 1910: financial
editor of Examiner, 1914-16; Chicago Tribune, 1916-18:
western business manager. Wall Street Journal, 1918-20:
editor, Chicago Journal of Commerce. February 1, 1931.
became vice-president In charge of public relations of Fox
Film Corporation. Member of American Economic Asso-
ciation, National Economic League (council), Izaak Walton
League of America (director). Mason (K. T.): D.D.G.M.
of Masons of 111. Clubs: Attic. Lake Shore Athletic.
Campflre, North Woods, (Mich.), New York Athletic Club.
GRIUKOV, E.: Music. In 1936: collaborated on musical
score "A Son of Mongolia," Amkino.
GRODSKY, M.: Actor. In 1935: "Golden Taiga,"
Amkino.
GROGAN, OSCAR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
GRONAU, ERNST: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
CROPPER, MILTON H.: Writer. b. New York,
Dec. 25, 1896: h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown eyes and
brown hair; w. 172 pounds: p. Samuel and Mildred
Gropper, father, dec. ; e. Erasmus Hall High School,
acaaemlc degree from Columbia College, Columbia Uni-
versity, N. Y. C. ; hy. going to motion picture theatres.
Stage experience: some dozen plays produced in New
York City. Entered films In 1928 for Fox. Adapted his
own stage play for them, "Thru Different Eyes." His
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play "New Toys" was done as a silent with Richard
Uarthelmess : hU i>lay "Ladles of the Evening" done by
Columbia as "Ladies of Leisure"; "We Americans." done
by Universal. Talkers for Paramount, "No Man of Uer
Own" and "Murder In the Zoo." Wrote screen play
"The Trumpet Blows" and "The Great Magoo." In
1925 wrote "It Won't Be Long Now" with Grant Mit-
chell. Wrote "Mirrors." In 1937; story "Women of
Glamour," Columbia.
GROSJEAN. FRANK: Motion picture editor, P. O.
Box 1276, Shreveport Journal, Shreveport. La. b. Shreve-
port, La.; p. Mr. and Mrs. "V. Grosjean; e. high school.
Has been police reporter and moving picture editor of
.iournal the past fourteen years. Editor "Film Facts" for
each issue of Saturday's edition. Also has written some
stage and other theatrical and film criticisms.
GROSS, DAVE: Executive: b. New York, July 9. 1898;
e. New York University; married. Fox Film salesman, then
jecame special representative. Resigned and went with
First Naticnal Pictures as special representative, later be-
coming New York sales manager. Resigned First National
Pictures to become New York sales manaser for Fox Film
Corp. Resigned to become sales manager for Producers
Distributing Corp. Resigned to become New York short
subject sales manager for MGM. Was vice-president and
general sales manager of Puritan Pictures.
GROSS, EDWARD: Associate producer. Principal Pro-
ductions. Inc. b. New York City. April 20, 1897;
married; e. New York University. Production executive
in Paramount five years; associate producer. Principal
Productions, two years.
GROSS. FRANK: Film editor. In 1936: "Love Let-
ters of a Star," U.
GROSS. FRANK: Exhibitor. Born in Austria and came
to Cleveland as a boy in 1900. First business ex-
perience was gained In dairy products. Gross now owns
and operates the Grand and the Cedar. Member of Cleve-
land Motion Picture Exhibitors Association and of Inde-
pendent Theatre Owners of Ohio. Also partner with Ernest
.Schwartz in Broadvue. New Y' and Norval Theatres.
GROSS. STEPHEN: Actor. In 1934 appeared 'p
"Beggars in Ermine." Monogram. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "Thank You. Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
GROSSMAN, BERNIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GROSSMAN, EDWARD: Chicago Branch Manager.
Warner Bros. b. New York City, March 11, 1891 ;
married; e. New Y'ork public schools. Accountant and
songwriter. 1916-17, Artcraft home office; 1918-20, Para-
amount, Chicago exchange; 1920-21, manager. Associated
Producers, Denver exchange; 1921-22. district manager.
Preferred Pictures, Chicago. 111.; 1923-24, owner. Epic
Film Attractions. State Rights. Chicago, 111.; 1925-26.
Theatre Building Promotion: 1927-28, salesman, United
Artists, Chicago. 111.; 1929-30. district manager. Vita-
phone. Chicago. III. Sales manager. United Artists,
Chicago. II!., 1930-34.
GROSSMAN. EUGENE F.: Sound engineering. b.
Davenport, Iowa, January 19. 1897; e. public schools
of Davenport, Iowa, Iowa State Teachers' college; hy.
baseball and billiards. After the war became chief
operating engineer for the National Broadcasting Com-
pany and directed the broadcasting of Colonel Lindbergh's
return to America. Learned telegraphy when he was
sight years old. At 15 years of age became telegraph
>perator for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad.
In 1933: "Humanity." "Doctor Bull." Fox. In 1934:
"Stand Up and Cheer." Fox. In 1935: "Charlie Chan in
Paris," "Curly Top," Fox; collaborated on "Thanks a
Million." "Bad Boy." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: col-
laborated on "It Had to Happen." "The Country Be-
yond," "Private Number," "Stowaway," 20th Century-
Fox.
GROSSMAN, JOE: Studio manager, British Interna-
tional Pictures, Elstree. England: b. London. Oct. 10,
1888; married. Went through every side of the variety
profession, including five years with David Devant. Served
five years in the War; mentioned in dispatches three times;
awarded Meritorious Service Medal; received special
Diploma of the Grand Order of St. John of Jeru.salera for
services in connection with transport of sick and wounded.
Twice personally decorated by King George V for ambulance
services: also personally decorated by Prince of Wales with
the Order of Mercy for assistance to hospitals. Other
decorations include Conspicuous Service Medal of the Order
of St. John of Jerusalem; Seryice Medal of The National
Fire Brigades; the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal,
May, 1935, and the rare Gold Badge of the Royal National
Lifelioat Service. After War was acting manager for Miss
Violet Melnotte at the Duke of York's Theatre, London,
and simultaneously acting manager of Kingsway Theatre.
.Joined StoU Film Co. as jtudio manager at Surbiton in
June, 1920, transferring to Cricklewood studio in 1921;
joined BIP July, 1927.
GROSSMITH, G. E. T.: Executive. Unit production
manager, London Film Productions, Ltd. b. May 2. 1906;
unmarried; p. George Grossmith and Gertrude Rudge; e.
Eton. France and Spain. Four years in banking; 2 years
manager Strand Theatre. London. In 1931 joined Para-
mount-British as assistant casting director; 1932 became
casting director, London Films; 1934 appointed unit pro-
duction manager. Made "Sanders of the River," "Revolt
in the Desert," both London.
GROSSMITH, LAWRENCE: Actor, b. London, England.
March 29. 1877; p. George Grossmith. Sr.. professional:
is member of a famous stage family and brother of
George Grosssmith. Began on London stage in 1896. Has
acted In New York and Australia. Has played In
several British talkers, including: "Cash." 1933, "Coun
sel's Opinion." 1933. "Catherine the Great." 1934. all
for London Film; "Rolling In Money." 1934. Fox-British:
"Tiger Bay." 1933. ARP; "Contraband." 1934, BIP.
GROT, ANTON F.: Art director, r. n. Antocz Franzis-
zek Groszewski: b. Kelbasin, Poland. Jan. 18. 1884: h. 5
feet, 6: brown hair and gray eyes; w. 148: married;
hy. Painting and illustrating; p. musicians; non-
professionals; e. Illustration and design, art school in
Crakow. Poland, and technical college in Koenigsberg
Germany; Lubin Manufacturing Co.. 1913-17; Blanche.
1917-18; Pathe. Gesenier. 1918-19; Pathe. George B.
.Seitz. 1919-21; Fairbanks-Plckford. 1921-22. "Thief of
Bagdad." "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall." "Don Q" ;
Goldwyn-Fitzmaurice. 1922-23. "Thief of Paradise." De-
Mille. 1923-27. "Road to Yesterday." "Volga Boatman,"
"White Gold." "King of Kings." "Silence": Warner
Bros. -First National Studio. 1927-34. "Svengall." "The
Mad Genius." "The Honor of the Family." "Hatchet
Man." "Alias the Doctor," "Doctor X," "Two Against
the World." "One Way Passage." "Scarlet Dawn."
"20.000 Years In Sing Sing." "The Match King." "Wax
Museum," "King's Vacation," "Gold Diggers of 1933,"
"Voltaire," "Footlight Parade" (Berkeley Numbers).
"Ever in My Heart." "Mandalay" ; all Warner: "Body
and Soul'" and "Surrender," Fox. 1933: "Baby Face."
"Son of a Sailor." First National. In 1934: "Easy to
Love," "Dr. Monica." "He Was Her Man," "The Secret
Bride," Warner. In 1935: art direction, "Red Hot Tires,"
"Gold Diggers of 1935," "Traveling Saleslady," "Bright
Lights," "Case of the Curious Bride," "Captain Blood."
FN; "Broadway Gondolier," "Dr. Socrates," "Florentine
Dagger." "A Midsummer Night's Dream." "Stranded."
Warner. In 1936: "Anthony Adverse." "Sing Me a Love
Song." "Golden Arrow," "Stolen Holiday." "The White
Angel." WB. In 1937: "Danton." "Mazurka," "Story of
EmUe Zola," WB.
GROVE, LEE EDMONDS: Film editor. Daily News.
St. Paul, Minn.; b. Minneapolis, March 24. 1909; p.
Mr. (deceased) and Mrs. Lee E. Grove; e. Cornell
college, Iowa. University of Minnesota. Miscellaneous
newspaper and other experience.
GROVE. SYBIL: Actress, r. n. Sybil Westmacott
Wingrove; b. Teddington. Middlesex. England. October 4.
1891; h. 5 ft. 8 inches; brown-gray hair and brown eyes:
w. 130 pounds; p. Marlon Munro and Edgell Edward
Westmacott. non-professionals; received her stage training
at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. London: m. the late
George Christopher Wingrove, architect. United Artists
studio; hy. swimming, golf, dancing, music and bridge.
Spent six years on the stage in England appearing in
"The Mollusc." "Joseph and His Brethren." with Sir
Herbert Tree and Maxine Elliot; "Look Who's Here" at
the London Opera House with Ethel Levy, etc.; "The
Lilac Domino" at the Empire theatre, London; and in
various revues and musical comedies; also In her own
vaudeville act. Three years with Eva Moore and H. V.
Esmond company playing second lead in "Eliza Comes to
Stiiy." "When We Were Twenty-One," "The Dangerous
Age." "The Rest Cure" and others. Also seven years
directing and playing in stock company in the Orient
(China), Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Shakespeare
'The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," playing Mrs. Cheyney, and
the lead in "Dear Brutus," "The Belle of New York."
"Ann" and "The Best People" and many others. In
Hollywood 1926-1930. Appeared In DeMille's "An Angel
of Broadway." "My Friend from India"; In Douglas
Fairbanks" ""The Gaucho"'; "His Private Life"; three
comedies with Luplno Lane; "The Piano Next Door"':
, "Satan and the Woman,'" Burton King production; comedy
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The public is demanding programs
of sane length and real variety enter-
tainment. Only good short subjects
make this possible. And only
lEducationaYs Showmanship Shorts
give you such star value in two-ree^.
comedies and such a variety of novel
f amusement in one-reel pictures, too.
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in three other Burton King productions; "Someone to
Love," Paramount; "Mother," Colorart; serial for Trem
Carr Company with Joe Bonomo; "The Black Pearl," also
a Trem Carr production with Llla Lee; two Chesterfield
productions; "Prince of Diamonds" (1930), Columbia. Re-
turned to England Jn "Don Juan," "The Scarlet Pimper-
nel" (Londnn-I'nited Artists), "Radio Parade of 1935"
(BIP). "The Man from Toronto," "Sunshine Susie,"
(Gainsborough). In 1935: "Strauss' Great Waltz," Tom
Ainold; "The Right Age to Marry," "Marry the Girl."
"Fighting Stock." Gainsborough; "Escape Me Never."
B & D; "Tlie Improper Duchess," City; "Tropica!
Trouble," City; "This Green Hell," Radio; "She Knew
What She Wanted," Rialto; "Gay Adventure," "Forget
Me Not." London; "Mr. Hobo," GB. In 1937: "Men Are
Not Gods," UA; "Luclt of the Turf," Radio; "Sensation,"
Wardour Films.
GRU EN, JAMES: Writer. In 1934: screen play "The
Marines Are Coming," Mascot; collaborated on screen play
"In Old Santa Fe," Mascot. In 1935: screen play, "Be-
hind the Green Lights," Mascot. In 193U: collaborated on
story, "The Leathernecks Have Landed." Republic; col-
laborated on screen play "Wild Brian Kent," Principal.
Grim"s Progress," "Telephone Girl." In 1933: "Suckei
Money," Hollywood; "Carnival Lady," "Corruption," Im-
perial; "Riot Squad." Mayfair; "One Year Later." AUiea.
In 1936: "Shadows of the Orient," Empire.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
GRUENBAUM, FRITZ:
Almanac.)
GRUENBERGER. ARTHUR: Art director. In 1935:
collaborated on art direction, "Traveling Saleslady," First
National.
(See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
GRUENBERGER. MANNE:
ture Almanac.)
GRUNDGENS, GUSTAF: Stage actor. Intendant Gen-
eral of State Theatres. In 1933 appeared In "M," Foremoo
Pictures. In 1933: "Die schonen Tage von Aranjuez,"
"Der Tunnel." In 1934: "Die Finanzen des Grossherzogs,"
"Schwarzer Jager Johanna," Terra; "So endete elne
Llebe," Willy Forst; "Das Erbe in Pretoria." In 1935:
"Hundred Days," "Das Madchen Johanna," Ufa; "Pygma-
lion." In 1936: "Ein Glas Wasser" ; "Liebelel." General
Foreign Sales.
GRUNE, KARL: Director, b. Vienna, 1892; m: e. as
nominated scholar of the Imperial Academy of Art, Vienna.
As actor, toured small provincial theatres of Austria, later
joining newly opened National Theatre in Vienna, and
becoming producer there. Taken by Max Reinhardt to
Deutsches theatre, Berlin. Film work began with UFA,
for which he produced "Night Without Dawn." "The
Brothers Schellenberg." "Jealousy" and many other films,
including his greatest success, "The Street." and "The
Edge of the World." "Waterloo" for W. Krauss."
Emelka, "Queen Lusle" for Dr. Glass Tera, "Yellow
Haus," Pathe Natan, Paris. In 1931: chief producer
for Emelka in Munich. Went to England in 1934 and
directed "Abdul the Damned" and "The Marriage of
Corbal" for Capitol. In l!)3fi, "PagUacci" and "The
Stars Look Down" for Max Schach. Trafalgar Films.
(See 1936-37 Motion
GRUSCZYNSKI, STANISLAW:
Picture Almanac.)
GRYNBAUM. FRANCISZEK: Managing director.
Patria-Film. b. Warsaw, April 29, 1890; married; e.
college. Co-proprietor of Continental, theatre Casino.
Patria-Film, Warsaw; member of Polish Film Industry
Association.
GSTETTENBAUER. GUSTL STARK: Player. In 1936:
appeared in "Ein Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg,"
Casino.
GUARD, KIT: Actor. b. Denmark; h. 5 feet 8V2
inches; light hair and blue eyes; w. 150 pounds; e.
San Francisco. Eight years on stage. Screen career
Includes "Shamrock Alley," Educational; "Legionnaires
in Paris." Beauty Parlor Series, FBO; "Beau Broad-
way," Metro; "Night Work," Pathe; "The Racketeer,"
Pathe; "Big Money,'" Pathe; "Air Raiders," Columbia;
"The Unholy Garden." United Artlnts; "Defenders of
the Law," Darmour; "Pace Makers," "Go-getters," "Bill
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
6. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
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w.
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Director. In 1936: "U Re
GUAZONI. ENRICO:
Burlone," Nuovo Mondo.
GUEDEL. JOHN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story and screen play "General Spanky," MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
GUEKSTORF, MAX:
Almanac.)
GUERLAIS, PIERRE: Producer and director. In 1935:
"Iceland Fisherman." Du World. In 1936: "La Ker-
messe Heroique," American Tobis.
GUERTZMAN, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
GUEST, VAL: Writer. In 1936: scenario, "Public
Nuisance No. 1," General Film Distributors (England).
GUGGENHEIMER, MILTON C: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
GUHL, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames," Paramount; "Sing Me a Love Song," WB.
GUIDE, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
GUIHAN, FRANCES: Writer. In 1935: screen play
"The Throwback," Universal. In 1936: screen play "The
Cowboy and the Kid," "Empty Saddles," "Ride 'Em
Cowboy," U. In 1937: screen play "Sandflow," U.
GUILBERT, GILLES: Writer. In 1937: prepared
French adaptation of "Maytime," MGM.
GUILBERT, NINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GUILBERT. YVETTE: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"The Two Orphans," Blue Ribbon. In 1935: "Iceland
Fisherman," Du World.
GUILFOYLE. JAMES A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
GUILFOYLE, PAUL: Actor. b. Jersey City, N. J.
July 14, 1902; m. Kathleen Mulqueen and has one son
Appeared on stage in "Cyrano de Bergerac" and others.
In 1935: "Special Agent." Warner. In 1936: "Winter-
.set," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Soldier and the Lady,"
HKO-Radio.
GUIMOND, L. F.: b. New York City. Early career
newspaper reporter New York, Chicago, and San Francisco;
served three years in Second U. S. Cavalry at close of
Spanish-American War, two years In Philippine Islands.
Entered film business in 1912 when he erected own
theatre; joined Triangle in 1916 as assistant general
manager. Sales promotion for W. W. Hodkinson Corp. ;
assistant sales manager for Paramount; director of adver-
tising and publicity, for Bealart; later in same capacity
for Selznlck. Special exploitation and editor of "Contact"
for First National. Advertising manager for Columbia.
Director of advertising and publicity. Powers Pictures,
Inc., United Artists roadshow campaigns. In 1933.
director of advertising, publicity and exploitation, Weldon
Pictures. In March, 1934 joined Gaumont-BritlLh Pictures
Corp.. resigning early in 1935. American representative
for "The Cinema." London trade journal. Member of
A.M.P.A. and Motion Picture Club and Association For-
eign press Correspondents. Was associate editor. Box
Office. Was Eastern representative, Selznick International.
GUIOL, FRED: Director and Writer. b. San
Francisco, Ca!., 1898; e. Hollywood and private schools
in Monterey, Mexico; h. 6 feet; w. 196 pounds; brown
hair, brown eyes; hy. fishing, hunting, golf. Screen career
began as property boy with D. W. Griffith in "Hearts
of the World;" Joined Hal Roach In 1921 in same
capacity and engaged In almost every production post
on the Roach lot, finally directorship; began directing
in 1923; made series with Glenn Tryon, released through
Pathe, by Roach and then was put in charge of the
Roach "All-Star" unit; directed shorts for Pathe In
1930. Among his pictures: "Live and Learn," "The
Rich Uncle." "Traffic Tangle," "Breakfast in Bed,"
"Over the Rodeo," "Campus Champs," "Parents Wanted,"
"Chasing Trouble." "Quarantined Love." In 1933 wroti
screen play, "Cohens and Kellys in Trouble," U. ; "What's
Your Backet." Mayfair. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play "Kentucky Kernels." RKO-Radib. In 1935: collabo-
rated on "The Rainmakers." "The Nitwits," RKO-Radio.
In 1936: collaborated on "Silly Billies," directed
"Mummy's Boys." RKO-Radio.
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GUITERMAN. ROBERT S.: Exhibitor. Manitowoc
Theatre Co.. 913 South Elehth Street. Manitowoc. Wis.,
h. St. Paul. Minn.. Nov. 18. 1897; married; e. public
erade school. St. Paul. Minn.; preparatory at Shattuck
School, Fairbault. Minn.. University of Minnesota; started
In aim business In March. 1921, as purchasing agent.
Finnelstein and Ruben; manager for F and B at Kiviera.
Garrick Princess. Astor In St. Paul; manager for F and
R at Century, Strand, Lyric In Minneapolis; city man-
ager In St. Paul for Publix; managed Gateway and Or-
pheum at Kenosha. Wis., for Mldwesco; state supervisor i.
Wisconsin for Fox Mldwesco; then purchased Capitol. Mani-
lowor. for himself, which he operated for three years
.Ian. 1, 1934. merged with Mikadow theatre, new com-
pany known as Manitowoc Theatres Co.
GUITTY, MADELEINE: Actress. In 1935: "Lea As
Du Turf," "Avec I'Assurance," Paramount. In 1936:
"Ciboulette," Franco-American.
GUIZAR, TITO: Singer, r. n. Frederick Gulzar; b.
Mexico City; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and hazel eyes;
w. 175 pounds; p. French and Italian ancestry; e. musical
education in Mexico City. Studied voice in Milan. Italy,
under Pasqiiale Amato. Appeared with Chicago Grand
Opera Company at the New York Hippodrome In 1931.
Did solo concert work at Central Park Casino. Rltz-
Carlton Hotel, and Arcadia night club In New York.
Played guitar and sang over NBC and Columbia broad-
casting networks. Did musical short pictures for Warner
Bros. In "Under the Pampas Moon," Fox, 1935; Vita-
phone short product. In 1936: "Alia en el Rancho
Grande" (There on the Big Ranch), Bustamente y de
Puentes, A. en P.
GULETTE, GEORGE S.: Vice-president, Meridian Pic-
tures Corp. b. Alabama, 1885; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Gulette; e. high school; m. T. C. Egbert; has one child
Nedra Gulette. Produced picture. "His Night Out." Co-
organizer. Atlas Soundfilm Recording Studios, of which he
was vice-president and general manager. Resigned In* 1933.
Produced Goofytone News Reels, Universal release.
GULICK. PAUL: Director of Publicity. Universal
Pictures, b. Hancock, N. H.. Sept. 25. 1880. p. Rev.
Hervey Gullck, a Congregational minister; e. high school
at Shelburne, Vt., and Burlington A.B. University of
Vermont, Burlington. After graduation he took up the
selling of life Insurance. Became principal in one
of the Charlotte schools; then went to New York and
took the position of assistant to his cousin, the dry
goods editor of The Journal of Commerce. Then followed
a number of vears in and around newspaper work In
New York, including a period with Philip Mindil run-
ning a press bureau ; these two then formed Philip
Mindil, Inc. Through this connection Gullck acquired
considerable experience in the legitimate theatre field
of press agentry. Being advance man at different times
for companies put out by Joe Weber, Arthur Hammer-
stein and Al Woods; then re-entered the Journalistic
field as city editor of Vanity Fair, then a theatrical
and sports weekly and the parent of the present Vanity
Pair. First connection with the motion picture industry
was early in 1911 when George U. Stevenson, then editor
of Universal Weekly, a Laemmle publication, engaged
him to run a convention dally at a film convention
then being held in the Grand Central Palace, New York
City. Did two months' press work for Laemmle as press
representative of "Samson" at the Republic theatre. New
York. Managed Star Theatre in Hartford, Conn., for
Atlas Theatres Company. Then went to Mutual for several
months. On September 1. 1913. Gullck joined the Uni-
versal organization In New York as director of publicity
and editor of Universal Weekly. For several summers pre-
ceding his shift to the Universal forces In 1913, and for
one or two summers afterward, he took a flyer in theatrical
stock companies. In Elmlra, N. Y., Providence, R. I.,
Portland, Maine (three summers), and Hartford, Conn.
Charter member, AMPA, served as secretary and treasurer
and became Its third president; former secretary. Motion
Picture Club. November 5, 1932, started Universal Weekly
again after two years suspension. During 1934 on com-
mercial air program as "Man WTjo Knows Hollywood."
GULLAN. CAMPBLEE: Actor. Appeared in "Pleasure
Crazed" (1929), Fox. In 1936: "East Meets West." GB.
GULLETTE, WILLIAM BRANDON: Manager, East
Coast Projection and Moviola Service Company, 1600
Broadway, New York City; b. Florence, Ala., Sept. 4,
1904: p. J. E. and Lilly Y. Gullette; e. A. B.. Uni-
versity of Alabama; not married. Was owner and man-
ager, furniture store. Advertising manager and furni-
ture salesman. Bond cashier, brokerage firm. Projec-
tionist and studio manager.
GULLIVER, DOROTHY: Actress. 6. Salt Lake City.
Utah, September 6 ; h. 5 feet. 2 Inchet; brown hair
and hazel eyes; w. 177 pounds; p. non-professionals;
e. Salt Lake City high school; m. Chester DeVitto.
assistant director; by. reading, music and all out-door
sports. After winning a beauty contest In Salt Lake
City she appeared in the following Universal picturea:
"Collegians" and "Honeymoon Flats" with George Lewli.
Also in Hoot Gibson Westerns: "College Love." "King
of the Campus." Universal; "Painted Faces" (1929).
"Troopers Three" (1930). "Under Montana Skies." Tif-
fany; "Mind Your Business" (1930), Pathe-Melody
Comedies, second series; "Big Hearted" (1930, Pathe-
Whoopee Comedies; (1932) "The Phantom Express,"
Majestic. In 1933: "Cheating Blondes," Majestic.
GUMBIN, HERMAN M.: President and treasurer.
Liberty Productions. Ltd.; b. Kalamazoo, Mich.. August
I. 1895; e. high school and two years at college; m.
Nettle Rosen; has a daughter 11 yean old.
GUNCZY, BETTINA: Managing Editor. National
Board of Review Magazine; e. Ohio Wesleyan University;
University of Illinois Library School. Committee on
public information, Washington, D. C, 1918; U. S. Bureau
of Mines library and editorial department. 1919-22.
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures since 1922.
GUNN, E.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are from Kronstadt."
Amkino.
GUNN, GEOFFREY: actor, r.n. same. b. Sydney.
N.S.W., July 26. 1907; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; w. 164 pounds,
brown hair, grey eyes; chief hobby, dancing; p. non-
pro; e. King's School, New South Wales. 'Ten years
stage career In Australia, New Zealand and England be-
fore screen work. Films: "Calling the Tune," Phoenix,
"Amateur Gentleman," UA; "As You Like It." Fox-
20th Century; "Brewster's Millions." British and Do-
minions.
GUNN, GEORGE: Technical and sound supervisor to
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.. and Gains-
borough Pictures. Ltd.. London, b. London, England. Nov.
II, 1903; e. London University. Apprenticed to electrical
engineering. Joined Famous-Lasky British Producers,
Ltd.. In 1920 as junior assistant engineer; 1928. chief
engineer to Gainsborough Pictures, Ltd. ; studied sound
recording in England and U. S. A. and in 1929 was ap-
pointed technical and sound supervisor and Installed
recording apparatus and adapted the studios for talkies.
Present appointment In 1932.
GUNN, JUDY: Actress, r. n. Joan Hue-WUUams: b.
Burton-on-Trent, England, Feb. 10. 1915; h. 5 ft. 4 In.:
w. 117 pounds; fair hair and brown eyes; married. Studied
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Starred In Twickenham's
1933 production, "The Roof." 1934: "Lilies of the
Field" (British and Dominions) and "The Love Test"
(Fox British); 1935; "The Murder Pact" (Fox British)
and "Vintage Wine," "The Private Secretary" (Twicken-
ham).
GUNNING. WID: Writer. h. January 30, 188B,
ChlUicothe, Ohio; e. high school. 1903-1912. editor
Chllllcothe daily newspapers and owned motion picture
theatres. Went to New York In 1912, advertising sales
manager Eclair Film Company. 1913, to Warner Fea-
tures, Inc., assistant general manager In charge of
advertising and editing. 1914, went to Europe, associate
producer with Sid Olcott. Expedition stopped by war
after six months In Ireland. 1914-15, motion picture
editor New York Evening Mall, first motion picture
department in New York. Started Wid's Weekly in
1915, owner and editor. Made It WId's Dally In 1918.
Later changed to Film Dally. Produced "Miracle Man"
in 1918 In partnership with director George Loane
Tucker. 1923, dropped his association with Film Dally,
started Wid's Weekly. Hollywood. Conducted 1923 tc
1926. 1926-1929. produced series for First National
productions. 1929-1931. dally newspaper promotion in
Middle West. 1931-1932, published Wid's Weeklv. New
York City. Active as writer, collaborator and business
representative of writers in Hollywood.
GURIE, SIGRID: Actress. In 1937: "The Adventures
of Marco Polo." Samuel Goldwyn.
GURLEY. HELEN: Publicity director. RKO Pathe
Studios, Culver City. b. Sandusky, Ohio: e. University
of Southern California. Joined Hollywood Citizen as
society editor and music critic. Feature writer, Ontario
Report, then joined Hollywood News as dramatic critic.
Joined Jimmy Starr as assistant motion picture editor,
Los Angeles Express. In 1930 opened publicity office
under own name. Became director of publicity for Salient
pictures. Chesterfield. Invincible. C. C. Burr Productions,
Excelsior Productions, and in 1935 enlarged publicity
ofllce. joining Jed Buell. reorganizing the firm to Gurley
and Buell, and became publicity directors of RKO Pathe
studios at Culver City. Handles other clients as well.
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GUTMAN, DAVID: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
GUTTMAN, ARTHUR: Musical direction. "Der Brave
Surrender." European Films, 1933. In same year: "Aus
einer Kleinen Resldenz," Aco; "Traum um Sehonbrunn."
Scliulz and Weullner.
GUTTMAN, CHARLES: Branch Manager. MGM.
Budapest branch; b. Budapest, Hungary, Jan. 4. 1899: p.
Mano Guttman, film distributor; e. Commercial High
School. Established film laboratory In 1918, managed a
theatre as exhibitor from 1924-27; 1927, MGM salesman;
1928, manager of MGM's Budapest sales department.
Since 1929, branch manager of MGM's Budapest office.
GUY, EULA: Actress, b. Coraopolis. Pa.; h. 5 feet. SVz
Inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 120 pounds: e.
Coraopolis, and Carnegie Institute of Technology. Pittc-
burgh, A.B., in drama school: m. James Todd: by. gar-
dening. Went to New York from college, playing in num-
ber of productions Including several with Grace La Kue.
and "The Hairy Ape." Appeared with stock companies
throughout the East. Stage manager of "Strange Inter-
lude," London and United States tour. Signed with Fox
Film, and played In "Over the Hill" and "Kebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm," Fox. Joined Elitch Gardens stock
company in Denver.
GWENN, EDMUND: Actor, b. Glamorgan, Wales,
Sept. 26. 1875; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; dark hair, blue
eyes; m. Minnie Terry; hy. ships, Rugby football. On
stage for nearly 30 years. Appeared In several silent
films. In 1931: talker debut in "How He Lied to
Her Husband," B.I.P. ; "Money for Nothing." B.I.P. ;
"Hlndle Wakes," Gaumont British; "Condemned to
Death," "Frail Women," Twickenham; "The Skin Game,"
B.I.P. In 1932: "Tell Me Tonight," Gaumont-TJfa ;
"Skin Game," Powers release in U. S. In 1933:
"The Good Companions," Gaumont-British, "Early to
Bed." "I Was a Spy," Gaumont-British. In 1934:
"Channel Crossing," "Friday the 13th," GB Productions;
"Passing Shadows," Fox. In 1935: appeared in
"Laburnum Grove," on New York stage; "The Bishop
Misbehaves." MGM; "Strauss' Great Waltz," Tom Arnold;
"Java Head," First Division. In 1936: "Sylvia Scarlett,"
RKO; "The Walking Dead," "Anthony Adverse," WB;
"All American Chump," ("Country Bumpkin," British
Empire Title): "Laburnum Grove," ATP; "Mad Holiday,"
MGM. In 1937: "Parnell," MGM.
GWYNNE, ERSKINE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on story, "Three on a Bench," MGM.
GYORGY, ISTVAN: Director, independent, b. Buda-
pest, Hungary, 1899; p. non -professionals; e. high school;
not married. Was painter. Pictures include "Scoundrel."
1922; "Gabriel Gore," 1923; "Bless You Blrl," 1929;
"Springtime In the Storm," all silent Hungarian pictures.
In 1933: "Wine," Stylus Production^ Budapest: in 1935:
"Students of Iglo," Echo Production, Budapest. In 1936:
"Storm on the Plain," Kovacs.
H
HAARE, WILBERT L.: Pen name. Bunny Haare,
Associate editor. York Dispatch, York, Pa.; b. York, Pa.,
January 13, 1912; p. Mr. and Mrs. George Haare; e.
Madison grade school, William Penn senior high school.
Six years as a general news reporter, chiefly in sports
and motion picture work.
HAAS, DOLLY: Actress. Appeared in 1932 in "Love's
Command," Tobias. In 1933: "Der Brave Suender,'
European Films. In 1936: "Broken Blossoms." "Spy of
Napoleon." Twickenham.
HAAS, EDD J.: District manager for Fox Midwest,
b. Denver, July 19, 1897; married; p. George and Mary
Haas; e. high school. Denver University. Served in
aviation corps. Entered motion pictures as advertising
man for M. B. Shanberg. Then became manager of the
Shanberg Houses, The Midland and the Royal. After
four years went with Pinklestein and Ruben. Then op-
erated theatres of his own in suburban Lios Angeles. In
1930 he returned to Kansas as city manager for Fox
Midwest at Hutchinson. In 1937 became district manager
for the Fox Circuit.
HAAS, JULIAN F.: Radio editor, Shreveport Timei,
Shreveport, La. b. Shreveport, La., June 5. 1905: p.
mother living, Mrs. J. Haas; e. high school diploma from
St. John's Academy In Shreveport and Bachelor of Arts
degree from Tulane University. Worked on Times-Pica-
yune in New Orleans early in 1927; Star and Herald In
Panama for six months, and from January, 1928, to Febru-
ary 1, 1931, Central American correspondent for The
Chicago Daily News, traveling through Central America
and the West Indies. Has been on the staff of The
Shreveport Times since May 1, 1931. Since October 1-
1934 has been radio editor.
HAAS, ROBERT: Art director. In 1933: "Picturo
Snatcher," 'Captured," "The Life of Jimmy Dolan,"
"The Narrow Corner," "Bureau of Missing Persons,"
"Lady Killer," Warner; "I Loved A Woman," "Dark
Hazard," First NationaL In 1934: "Hi, Nellie." "As
the Earth Turns," "The Key," "Sweet Adeline," "A
Modern Hero," "Registered Nurse." First National. In
1935: "Sweet Music," "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
■Page Miss Glory," "I Pound Stella Parish," Warner;
"Living on Velvet," "In Callente," "Shipmates Forever,"
"Murder of Dr. Harrigan," "Goose and the Gander."
FN. In 1936: "The Story of Louis Pasteur," "Snowed
Under," "Hearts Divided." "Stase Struck," "Cain and
Mabel," "Three Men on a Horse," WB. In 1937: "The
King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
HABER, JOYCE: Actress. In 1937: Warner short
praduct.
HABERLAND, EMILIE: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. 1
HACKATHORNE, GEORGE: Actor. b. Pendleton,
Ore.. February 13, 1896; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 130 pounds: p. Mary Elizabeth Patter-
son and George Mallard Hackathorne; e. public schools
and business college; hy. swimming, horseback riding,
and writing short stories and essays. Stage experience:
first part was little Willie in "East Lynne," also played
juveniles in stock, and own vaudeville singing act. On
screen in the following: title role in "The Little
Minister" and "Night Life in New York" for Famous
Players-Lasky; "Human Hearts," "Merry-Go-Round," and
starred in "The Turmoil," "The Tip Off," for Universal;
Preferred Productions "Capitol Punishment;" for Fox,
"Sally Shoulders," T. Hayes Hunter "The Light in the
Clearing." English co-starred with Betty Balfour in
"The Sea Urchin," Whitman Bennett "Wandering Fires";
United Artists "The Lady," and Ince's "Human Wreck-
age," role of Robespierre in "La Marseillaise," "College
Racketeer;" "Captain of the Guard" (1930), Universal.
In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession," Universal.
HACKER, SAMUEL: Contract department manager.
Republic Pictures, b. New York City, May 15, 1903;
p. Morris and Celia Hacker; e. graduated from New
York University, BCS. Public accountant. Traveling
auditor. First National Pictures and Columbia. Home
office supervisor of branch accounting, Columbia. In 1935
became contract department manager. Republic.
HACKER, TOM J.: Publicity Representative, b. New
York City. November 21. 1907; h. 5 feet 10 inches;
brown hair and eyes; w. 138 pounds; p. May McKee
and Tom B. Hacker, non-professionals; e. private and
public schools of Detroit, Michigan, and Cass Technical
College at Detroit; hobbies include radio and electrical
experimenting, photography, fishing and sketching. With
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1926 to 1929 In the technica!
department, and in April, 1929, became a member of
the western staff of Exhibitors Herald-World, where he
remained until 1931, when he joined Charlotte Rogers,
freelance publicity agent.
HACKETT, ALBERT: Writer, b. New York City; h. 5
feet. 8 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 135 pounds;
p. Maurice and Florence Spreen Hackett; e. private tu-
tors. Professional children's school. New York City; m.
Frances Goodrich, professional. Appeared on stage in
"Up the Ladder." "The Nervous Wreck," "Whoopee,"
(1930) "12 Miles Out," "Up Pops the Devil," "Crime,"
etc. Co-author with Frances Goodrich of stage plays "Up
Pops the Devil," "Bridal Wise," and "Western Union
Please." Played In picture "Whoopee," Wrote in col-
laboration with Frances Goodrich "The Lady," "Pent-
house," "The Secret of Madame Blanche," (1933) and in
1934 on "Fugitive Lovers," "Thin Man," "Hldeput,"
and "Ah. Wilderness!". "Chained," MGM. In 19.''.5:
co-author of screen play, "Naughty Marietta," "Ah,
Wilderness," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play,
"Rose Marie," "Small Town Girl." "After the Thin
Man," MGM. In 1937: "The Firefly."
HACKETT, CHARLES MARTEL: News Editor, Sunday
Star. Wilmington. Del. b. Wilmington. April 3. 1909:
p. Harry C. and Elizabeth (Megginson) H. ; e. Wilmington
public schools. University of Delaware. 1929 ; University of
Pennsylvania. 1932. Since 1933, News Editor. Sunday
Star, final authority passing on all theatrical and motion
picture material published in Star. Member: Phi Kappa
Tau, Sigma Tau. Clubs: Wilmington Country, Newark
Country. Independent. Home: Arden, Del.
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HACKETT, FRED W.: Censor. 690 Channlng Ave.,
Palo Alto, Cal. ; b. Tuscola, 111., May 21. 1870; p. O. C.
and Ellen K. Hackett; e. common school ; married and
has two children. Merchant shoe line, traveling salesman,
shoe line, 35 years. Went to Palo Alto in 1914; resided
there since then; retired except for looking after properties
and his investments. On censor board of Palo Alto.
HACKETT, KARL: Actor. In 1936: "Down to the
Sea." "Happy Go Lucky," Republic.
HACKETT, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HACKETT, RAYMOND: Actor, b. New York City,
July 15, 1902. e. in New York and Philadelphia; h.
5 feet 10 inches; w. 148 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes. Made first stage appearance at the age of 4
years and remained on the stage after that time until
he made his first picture with Gloria Swanson in "The
Loves of Sunya." Pictures include: "The Trial of
Mary Dugan," "Madame X," "Not So Dumb," and
"Let Us Be Gay," "The Bishop Murder Case" (1930).
"Our Blushing Brides" (1930), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ;
"Footlights and Pools" (1929), "Numbered Men" (1930).
First National; "On Your Back" (1930), "The Sea
Wolf" (1930), Fox; "The Cat Creeps" (1930), "Seed"
(1931) Universal.
HACKETT, WALTER: Writer. In 1937: play
"Espionage," MGM.
HADDEN, GEORGE: Director. In 1934: "Charlie
Chan's Courage," Fox.
HADDON, PETER: Actor. In 1935: "Death at the
Broadcasting House," "The Silent Passenger," Phoenix;
"No Monkey Business," Radius; "Don't Rush Me."
PDC; "Public Nuisance No. 1." GBT). In 1936: "The
Beloved Vagabond," Toeplitz; "The House of the Span-
iard." Phoenix; "The Secret of Stamboul," Wainwright.
HADDOW, G. KNOX: Manager, exchange service de-
partment, Paramount, b. Detroit. Mich. In motion pic-
ture Industry since 1909. Started with National Vaudette
Film Service, in Detroit, then with General Film. Booked
films in Kunsky houses In Detroit. Came to Paramount
in 1915, as booker for the Detroit exchange, later as
assistant manager, then to the Toronto e.xchange as
manager. Returned to United States as office manager
at the Cincinnati exchange and from 1921 to 1928 field
representative on exchange routine. Came to New York
Home Office as assistant to division sales manager, and
on January 1, 1935, appointed manager of exchange
service department, home office.
HADEN, SARA: Actress, b. Galveston, Texas: h. 5
feet, 6^4 inches: brown hair; p. Dr. John B. Haden and
Charlotte Walter, mother was professional. In 1934 ap-
peared in: "Spitfire," "Finishing School," "Anne of Green
Gables," "The Life of Vergle Winters," "Hat, Coat and
Glove," RKO; "Affairs of a Gentleman," Universal. In
1035: ' "Black Fury," First National; "Mad Love."
"O'Shaughnessey'g Boy," MGM; "Way Down East," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession," Uni-
versal; "Everybody's Old Man." "Captain January,"
"Little Miss Nobody," "Half Angel." "The Poor Little
Rich Girl." "The Crime of Dr. Forbes," "Can This Be
Dixie?". "Reunion, '• 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: ""Under
Cover of Night," "'The Last of Mrs. Clieyney," '"A
Family Affair," MGM.
HAEFELI, CHARLES: Actor. In 1935: "'Les Miser-
ables," UA-20th Century.
HAFIZJEE, I. A.: Actor, manager, b. Calcutta. Oct.
6. 1901; h. 5 feet 10% inches: black hair, brown eyes;
hy. study of literature; e. Calcutta. Before entering
pictures was a business man. Manager New Theatres.
Calcutta. 1932 acted in "Zinda Lash," Pumarianma.
"Subeh-ka-Sitara." In 1933: "Yahoodi Ki Larke" ;
1934 "Karasane Hayat" ; 1935: "Yasmin" and "Bharat-
Kl-Beti" for Eastern Arts, "Song of Life."
HAG AN, JAMES: RKO Writer. Newpaper work with
St. Louis "Post Dispatch" and New York "World." Be-
gan theatrical career as '"play doctor." Wrote stage plays
"Guns," '"Trimmed," and "One Sunday Afternoon."
Writing for RKO.
HAG AN, PATRICIA: National Board of Review of
Motion Pictures, Director. Young Reviewers and 4-Star
Clubs, member editorial staff of National Board of Review
Magazine; e. Immaculata Seminaryj Washington, D. C. ;
A. B. from Notre Dame College, Baltimore, Md.
HAGE, ROBERT: Writer, Formerly on staff Bridge
Forum, also connected with story department of Fox
Film Corp. Was News Editor, Motion Picture Daily;
b. May 12, 1887; e. Chicago public and high schools;
m. City editor of City News Bureau of Chicago 10
years; on staffs of New York Sun and New York
American; sales organ and house organ editor for First
National Pictures; exploitation writer for Universal;
formerly with Motion Picture News; resigned from Motion
Picture Daily, 1932.
HAGEMAN, MARSHALL: Assistant director. In 1937:
"White Bondage, ■■ WB.
HAG EN, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAGEN. JULIUS: Chairman and Managing Director,
Twickenham Film Studios, Ltd.; b. February. 1884; mar-
ried. On stage played in Leon M. Lion's company. Left
stage to enter film business in 1913. First job was to
break down a boycott on Chaplin films in England for
the Essanay Company; Joined the StoU Company, became
London manager for Universal Pictures. Production activ-
ities began with Astra National Company, and "The Flag
Lieutenant." for which he was largely responsible, was one
of the most successful British silent films. Then founded
the W P Company and produced "The Fake" and "The
Further Adventures of the Flag Lieutenant." 1928. or-
ganized Twickenham Studios, Ltd., for production of
pictures. Speedily reconstructed the studios for sound
production. Important productions include: '"At the
Villa Rose," "The Sleeping Cardinal." "The Missing
Rembrandt," "Lord Richard In the Pantry." "Splinters
in the Navy," "Frail Women," "The Lost Chord," "This
Week of Grace," "The Lodger," "I Loved With You."
"Lilly of Killarney," ""The Wandering Jew" and "Bella
Donna." In 1934: produced "The Lash," Radio-British.
In 1935: "In a Monastery Garden," "The Phantom
Fiend," Olympic; "Scrooge," Paramount. Acquired J. H.
Studios at Elstree at the end of 1935. More recently took over
assets of tho P.D.C. Co., giving him control of yet another
studio at Hammersmith. Completed rroduction of "Broken
Blossoms." Next ""Juggernaut" and '"Dusty Ermine." In
1936: produced "Spy of Napoleon," Twickenham.
HAGEN, WALTEiR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAGER, CLYDE: Vitaphone No. 4209, "'Railroad
Follies." In 1936: "Strike Me Pink," UA.
HAGERMAN, HELGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAGGERTY, BILLIE: Juvenile Actor. b. Kansas
City, December, 1925; chestnut hair and blue eyes. First
screen appearance as ""Double" for Davy Lee in "'The
Squealer." Selected for role of Little Stuart in
""Ex-Flame," modem version of "East Lynne," a Liberty
production.
HAGGERTY, GEORGE: Player. In 1936: Educational
short product.
HAGMAN, HARRIET: Actress, b. Helsingfors; h. 5
feet, 5 Inches; w. 110 pounds; blonde hair; attended
Erasmus High School in Brooklyn. N. Y. On stage
in Earl Carroll's "Vanities." Signed by RKO Radio.
HAGNEY, FRANK: Actor. b. Sydney, Australia;
h. 6 feet 2% inches; dark brown hair and eyes; w.
205 pounds; p. Elizabeth and Michael Hagney,
non -professional; e. Sydney Grammar School and College;
m. Edna Shephard, non-professional; hy. all athletics.
Stage experience in stock, and vaudeville in Australia,
Europe and the United States. Stage experience of
fifteen years in America. On screen: "On Your Toes,"
"Free Lips," " Through the Breakers," "Glorious Trail,"
"Broken Barriers," "Captain Lash," "Masked Emotions,"
"One Round Hogan," "Rawhide Kid" and "The Fight
Pest;" "Oh, Yeah!" (1929). Pathe: in 1931: "The
Squaw Man," MGM; "I Like Your Nerve," First
National; "Sit Tight." Warner; "No Limit." and
"Fighting Caravan," Paramount: "A House Divided,"
and "Reckless Living," Universal; '"City Sentinel." and
"The Champ," MGM. In 1933: "Terror Aboard,"
Paramount. In 1934: "Honor of the Range," Universal.
In 1936: "Here Comes Trouble." 20th Century-Fox;
"Heroes of the Range," Columbia; "Conflict," U.
HAGUE, CLAIR: General Manager, Canadian Uni-
versal Film Company; b. Brantford, Ontario, July 18.
1885; married; e. public and high school. Road-shows,
circus and carnival. Klein Optical Company and Allen
Amusement Company. General manager, Canadian Uni-
versal Film Company since March, 1913. Previously
manager for Canadian Film Company, handling Universal
product before being taken over by Universal.
HAHN, REYNALDO: Music. In 1935: "La Dame aux
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Camelias,' Les Distributeura Francais. In 1936 :"Cibou-
lette," Franco-American.
HAID, LIANE: Actress. Appeared In "The Immortal
Vagabond," Ufa; (1932) "The Song Is Over," Associated
Cinemas; (1932) "Don't Tell Me Who You Are,"
Interworld.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HAIG. DOUGLAS:
Almanac.)
HAIGHT. GEORGE: Writer. Wrote play "Goodbye
Again," released by Warner, 193.1. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "Golddiggers of 1937," WB; associate
producer "Beloved Enemy," UA,
HAIK, JACQUES: Distributor and Exhibitor. For-
merly representative in France of Columbia, Warners and
other American films. In 192.') started to produce with
Le Bossu (Uunch Back). Built studios in Courbevoie.
Owns cinemas in Paris and Province among them the
Rex Theatre. Distributor In France of RKO Radio
Pictures which are dubbed in French In his studios.
HAINES, DAVID:
Paramount.
Actor. In 1936; "Woman Trap."
HAINES, DONALD: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"No Greater Glory," Columbia. In 1935: "Straight from
the Heart," Universal; "A Tale of Two Cities." MGM.
In 1936: "Little Miss Nobody," 20th Century-Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HAINES, ROBERT T.:
Vlmanac. )
HAINES, WILLIAM: Actor. b. Staunton. Va.,
fanuary 1. 1900; h. 6 feet: black hair and brown eyes'
w. 163 pounds ; e. Staunton Military Academy and
received his stage training in theatrical school at Staun-
ton; hy, reading and music. On the screen, in "Three
Wise Fools" for Goldwyn in 1923 and for Metro-Gold--
wyn-Mayer In "Tower of Lies," "Mike," "Brown of
Harvard," "Tell It to the Marines," "A Little Journey,"
"Spring Fever," "Slide, Kelly, Slide," "West Point."
"Telling the World," "Excess Baggage" and "Alias
Jimmy Valentine;" in 1929 in "The Duke Steps Out,"
"The Hollywood Revue." "A Man's Man," "Show Peo-
ple." "Speedway," "Navy Blues," "Easy Going," MGM;
"The Girl Said No" (1930). "Way Out West" (1930)
"Are You Listening?". (1932): "Fast Life." "T,pt'>
Go" (1933). MGM. In 1934: "Young and Beautiful,"
Mascot.
HAINES, WILLIAM WISTER: Writer. b. Des
Moines, Iowa, Sept. 17. 1908; p. father an engineer: e.
Culver Military Academy. University of Pennsylvania:
married. Lineman for various power and light companies
and Pennsylvania Railroad. Wrote novel, "Slim" and
short stories for the Atlantic Monthly. Wrote screen play
of "Alibi Ike." On Warner-First National writing staff,
m 1935: "Man of Iron." FN. In 1936: collaborated on
"Black Legion." In 1937: "Slim." WB.
HAINEY. BETTY JEAN: Actress. In 1936; "Little
Miss Nobody," "Dimples," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MAINLINE, ANDREW L.: Manager of theatres
owned by him, offices in the Illinois Theatre Building,
Macomb. 111.
HAISLIP, HARVEY, LIEUT. COMMANDER, U. S. N.:
Technical advisor. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet," RKO.
In 1936: "Janosik.'
HAJDUKOVA, ZLATA: Player.
(French Motion Picture Corp.).
HAKIM, ERIC: British inderendent producer, b. 1899.
Was managing director of a circuit of British motion
picture theatres; became known to the production field
in 1931, when he organized his own unit, which has
since produced "The Outsider." "Two White Arms,"
"Diamond Cut Diamond" ("P.lame the Woman") and
other subjects, several of these films being distributed
in Great Britain by MGM. Was managing director of
National Distributors. Ltd. In 1936 resigned directorship.
Inaugurated Little Cinema movement in British provincial
towns.
HALDMULLER, C. M.: Actor. In 1936: "Spy 77,"
First Division.
HALE, ALAN: Actor, r. n. Alan MacKahn. b. Washing-
ton, D. C, Feb. 10. 1892; h. 6 feet. 2 inches; w. 220
p. James JIacKahn, a manufacturer of patent medicines;
m. Gretchen Hartman, ex-professional, formerly Hale's
leading woman in the Blograph days. His first picture
was "The Cowboy and the Lady," followed by the role
of George Washington in "Fighting Rev. Watts," and
slapstick comedy with the Lubin Company. His better
known parts have been in "The Covered Wagon," in
which he played the villain; "The Four Horsemen."
in which he played the father; and in "Robin Hood,"
the part of Little John. Other well-known productions
have been "The Dictator," "One Glorious Day," "The
Wise Fool," "The Great Impersonator." "Jlollywond"
and "Rolling Stones." He then gratified a life-lone
ambition and became a director. After directing "The
Scarlet Honeymoon" for Fox, DeMille signed him to
direct Leatrice Joy In "The Wedding Song." After a
year of successful directing he returned to the screen,
successfully playing a role In "The Leopard Lady."
"Sailor's Holiday," "Up and at "Em," Pathe; "The
Sap," Warner; (1931), "Sea Ghost," Peerless; (1932-33)
"What Price Decency?", Equitable; "Picture Brides,"
Allied. In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen."
Paramount. In 1934: "Little Man. What Now?." "Great
Expectations." "Imitation of Life." Universal: "Of
Human Bondage." "The Little Minister." "The LoU
Patrol," RKO; "It Happened One Night." Columbia:
"Fog Over Frisco." First National: "The Scarlet Letter."
Majestic. In 1935: "Grand Old Girl." "The Last Days
of Pompeii," "Another Face," RKG ■ "The Good Fairy."
Universal: "The Crusades." Paramount. In 1936: "Two
in the Dark." RKO; "A Message to Garcia." "The
Country Beyond." 20th Century-Fox; "Parole," "Yellow-
stone." U. ; "Our Relations." MGM; "God's Country and
the Woman." WB. In 19.''6 directed "Neighborhood
House," MGM.
ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HALE.
Almanac.)
HALE, BINNIE: London musical comedy star. First
screen appearance 1933 in "This Is the Life," British
Lion. In ins.'i: "The Phantom Light." Gainsborough. In
1935: "Hyde Park Corner." Grosvenor. In 1937: "Love
from a Stranger," UA and "Take a Chance."
HALE. BOB:
Universal.
Actor. In 1935
■Fighting Youth."
HALE. CHESTER: Dance Director, b. New York City,
.Tan. 15. 1899; h. 5 feet, lOH inches; dark brown Uai.r
and blue eyes: w. 165 pounds; e. military preparatory
schools and University of Chicago; hobbies Include all sports.
Dance director and producer at Capitol Theatre. N. Y. .
1925-34; previously staged revues and musical comedies.
With Dlaghlleff Ballet Russe and Anna Pavlowa for six
years. Dance director for "Painted Veil." (1934) "The
Night Is Young," "Reckless." "Here Comes the Band."
"A Night at the Opera." MGM. In 1935: mazurka for
"Anna Karenina." MGM. In 1936: staged dance, "Rose
Marie." MGM.
HALE, CREIGHTON: Actor, b. Cork. Ireland. May
14, 1882; h. 5 feet 9 inches; blue eyes and blond hair;
w. 145 pounds; e. Hilmartin College. London, Ardlngly
College. Sussex; m. has two sons. Pat, 14, Bob, 11;
by. aviation, horseback riding Has lived in London,
New York City, Great Neck, L. I., Indianapolis, Hart-
ford. Pictures Include; "Iron Claw." "Way Down
East." "Marriage Circle." "Casino Gardens." " Reilly
of the Rinbow Division." "Crescent; "Sisters of Eve."
Rayart ; "House of Shame." Chesterfield: "Great Divide."
"Seven Foolprin's to Satan." First National. In 1933:
"What's Your Racket." Mayfair. In 1936: "Hollywood
Boulevard," Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HALE, DOROTHY:
Almanac.)
HALE. GRACE: Actress. In 1935: "Front Page
Woman." Warner; "Mary Burns. Fugitive," Paramount.
In 19.'56: "The Harvester." Republic.
HALE. JONATHAN: Actor. In 1934: "Lightning
Strikes Twice," RKO. In 1935: "Alice Adams," RKO;
"Charlie Chan's Secret," "Navy Wife." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts." "Fury." "The Devil Is
a Sissy." MGM; "Too Many Parents," "The Case
Against Mrs. Ames." Paramount: "Educating Father,"
"Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "36 Hours to Kill,"
20th Cent. -Fox; "Flying Hostess," U; "Happy Go Lucky."
Republic. In 1937: "You Only Live Once." UA: "Man
of the People," MGM: "Outcast." "John Meade's Woman."
Paramount: "Mysterious Crossing," U.
HALE, ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Strauss' Great
Waltz," Tom Arnold. In 1936: "It's Love Again." GB.
HALE, SONNIE: Director, r. n. .John Robert Hale-
Munro; b. London, May 1, 1902; h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown
hair; div. Evelyn Laye; m. Jessie Matthews; p. Robert
Hale, professional. On London stage since 1921. Under
contract to Gaumont-Brltish under their joint production
arrangement with Ufa. In 1932 appeared in "Tell Me
Tonight" and "Happy Ever After." In 1934: "Wild
Boy," "Evergreen," "Friday the 13th." "My Heart is
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Calling," GB; "First a Girl." Gaumont-British. In 1936:
"It's Love Again." GB. In 1937: directed "Head Over
Heels in Love," GB; "Gangway," In preparation.
HALES, A.
Rover," BXl'.
G.: Writer. In 1935: "xMcGlusky the Sea
HALES, ERIC: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HALEY, EARL: Director and Writer. b. Globe,
Ariz., 1901; e. Globe schools. Acior. As.sistant to
Howard Hawks and others. Wrote screen plays for
"Laughing Boy." "Lone Cowboy." Wrote original and
directed "Wild Horse Stampede," Columbia. In 1934:
wrote story and directed "King of Wild Horses," Columbia.
In 1936: assistant director "Stowaway," 20th Cent. -Fox.
In 1937: assistant director "Nancy Steele Is Missing,"
20th Cent.-Fo.x.
HALEY, JACK: Actor, b. Boston, Mass.; e. Boston
public schools; m. Florence MacFadden; and has son,
John Joseph Jr. and daughter, Gloria. Played on
vaudeville stage and Keith time. On the legitimate
stage appeared In "Round the Town," "Gay Paree,"
"Good News," "Follow Thru," and "Take A Chance."
Appeared on screen in Vitaphone short product and
in 1933 in "Jlr. Broadway," produced by Broadway -Hol-
lywood Productions; "Sitting Pretty." Paramount. In
1934: "Here Comes the Groom." Paramount. In 1935:
"Spring Tonic," "Redheads on Parade," Fox. In 1936:
"F Man." "Coronado," Paramount; "Girl Friend," Co-
lumbia; "The Poor Little Rich Girl." "Pigskin Parade,"
20th Cent. -Fox; "Mr. Cinderella," "Pick a Star," MGM-
Roach. In 1937: "Wake Up and Live" and "She Had
to Eat," 20th Cent. -Fox.
HALEY, ROBERT J.: Manager, New Strand and Family
theatres, Mort H. Singer theatres. Marshalltown, Iowa,
b. Woodstock, 111., June 3, 1908; e. high school at Wood-
stock. Two years with Marks Bros., six years with HKO.
Three years with Singer Circuit.
HALEY & MCFADDEN:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HALL, ADELAIDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HALL, ALEXANDER: Director. b. Boston, Mass.;
e. Columbia University, m. Lola Lane. On stage at 4
years of age. At 19 entered motion pictures with
Eclair Company appearing in "The Million Dollar Mys-
tery." Enlisted in world war in the Navy; then assistant
director; later with Paramount; First National, head of
cutting department. Joined Paramount; assisted In
directing of "Sinners In the Sun." Directed "Madame
Racketeer," Paramount, 1932. In 1933: co-directed "Girl
in 419." Paramount. In 1933: co-directed "Midnight
Club." "Torch Singer," Paramount. In 1934: "Miss
Fane's Baby Is Stolen." "Little Miss Marker," "Lime-
house Blues," "The Pursuit of Happiness," Paramount.
In 1935: "Goin" to Town," "Annapolis Farewell," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Give Us This Night," "Yours for the
Asking." Paramount.
original story, "Toll
HALL, ALLEN: Writer. In 1935
of the Desert," Commodore.
HALL, ARCHIE H.: Superintendent of construction
department. Universal. b. Norwich, Conn., Dec. 18,
1890; h. 5 ft. 4 in.; w. 158 pounds; e. pubijc and high
schools ; hy. speedboat racing and yachting. Construction
department. Universal, 25 years.
HALL, BEN: Actor, b. New York State. March 18,
1903; h. 5 feet 7% inches; blond hair and gray eyes;
w. 123 pounds; p. Constance Bursly and George E.
Hall; e. P. S., and Catholic school; not married; hy.
swimming, dancing and horses. Stage experience includes
appearances In a sketch with Sylvia Ashton, 1925, In
"Duchess of Suds," taking the part of the butcher
boy; also in a sketch with his father in bits from
Dickens, taking child parts. Screen appearances as Goofy
In "Harold Teen," directed by Mervyn LeRoy for First
National: and as Sandy in "Hot Stuff" Highbrow Harold
In a series of comedies produced by Universal; Peter
in "Hot News" with Bebe Daniels; Movietone comedy
for Fox, "Mind Your Business." taking the part of
the caddy; In "Skyrocket " with Peggy Hopkins Joyce,
directed by Marshall Neilan. taking the part of the
young scenario writer; and in two-reel Dorothy Devore
comedy. In 1929 in "Hot StufT," "Girl from Wool-
worth's," First National; "Nix on Dames." "South Sea
Rose." Fox; "Hell's Angels." Howard Hughes-United
Artists. In 1935: "Racing Luck," Republic. In 1937:
"You Only Live Once." UA.
HALL. CHARLES: Art Director, b. England, August
19, 1899; h. 5 feet 3 Inches: dark hair and brovm
eyes; w. 130 pounds: e. Birmingham, England, specialized
in painting, drawing. Stage career: worked with Fred
Karno's shows, Harry Days and Albert de Courvllle's
in England. In 1929 entered pictures, some of which
are: "College," "Butter and Egg Man," "Battle of
the Century," "Leave em Laughina. ' "Must We Marry."
Trinity; "Why Bring That Up" (1930), Paramount.
In 1933, art director, "The Invisible Man," Universal.
"Beloved," "By Candlelight," Universal. In 1934: "The
Poor Rich," "Madame Spy," "Glamour," "I'll Tell the
World," "Affairs of a Gentleman," "Little Man. Whu
Nowy ' Universal. In 1935: "Night Life of the Gods,'
"The Good Fairy." "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Dia-
mond Jim," "Remember Last Night," "East of Java."
"The Great Impersonation," Universal. In 1936: "Mag-
nificent Obsession," "Next Time We Love," "Showboat,"
"My Man Godfrey," U; settings, Charlie Chaplin's
"Modern Times," UA.
HALL, DANNY: Art director. In 1933: "Counsellor-
at-Law." "King for a Night," Universal. In 1936: "Hats
Off, " GN.
HALL,
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Actor. In 1936: Educational short
HALL, EDDIE:
product.
HALL, FRED M.: Vice-President In charge of eastern
offices with headquarters in New York City of Bell &
Howell Company. Was graduated from University of Wis-
consin, B.A. degree.
Actress. In 1936: "More Than a
HALL, GERALDiNE:
.Secretary." Columbia.
HALL, HENRY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Storj
of Temple Drake," Paramount; "Sagebrush Trail,"
Monogram. In 1935: "Mary Burns. Fugitive," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Jail Break," WB.
HALL, HENRY: Actor and composer. In 1935: col
laborated on music and appeared In "Music Hath Charms,"
Associated Brilish Pictures.
HALL, HOWARD: Writer. b. Philadelphia. Pa
h. 6 feet; dark brown eyes and hair; w. 190 pounds
e. grammar and high schools of New York, New Jersey
Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts; hy. saving
newspaper clippings arid old books. Ten years newspaper
experience. El Paso, Texas, Post; Denver, Colo., Post;
New York City News Association; St. Petersburg, Fla.,
Times; United Press (Oklahoma ISureau) ; San Francisco,
Cal.. News; Film Mercury, Hollywood. Editor. Cinema
Hall-Marks, Hollywood.
HALL, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HALL, JAMES NORMAN: Author. In 1935: novel,
"Mutiny on the Bounty," of which he is co-author, filmed
by MGM.
HALL JOHNSON CHOIR: In 1936: appeared in "Green
Pastures," "Hearts Divided," WB; "Follow Your Heart,"
Republic; 20th Century-Fox short product; "Dimples,"
"Banjo on My Knee," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Rainbow on the
River," RKO-Radio. In 1937: RKO-Radio short product;
"The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
HALL, KEN G.: General Manager, Cinesound Pro-
ductions, Ltd. b. Sydney, Australia, Feb. 22. 1901;
h. 6 feet 1 inch; blue eyes; married; hy. surf and golf;
p. O. T. and F. E. Hall; e. high school. Previously
exhibition, distribution: film advertising; three years
newspapers. Produced and directed for Cinesound Pro-
ductions. Ltd. Films include "On Our Selection." "Silence
of Dean Maltland" and "Thoroughbred." In 1937: "Orphan
of the Wilderness," British Empire Films.
HALL, MORDAUNT: Dramatic Critic. Boston Evening
Transcript. Formerly with the New York Times.
HALL, NORMAN SHANNON: Writer, UniversaL b.
New Milford. Conn., July 21, 1896; h. 5 ft. 7% In.;
w. 150 pounds; p. Frank P. and 'Theresa B. ; e. high
school; m. Enid Gagnon and has one son. Reporter
Bridgeport Post; lieut., field artillery AEF; feature writer.
New York American ; four years staff writer Liberty
Magazine; author of "Balloon Buster of Arizona." In
1934: collaborated on "Flirting with Danger," Monogram.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Ave Drummond," U;
wrote story. "Border Caballero," Puritan.
HALL, PORTER: Actor, b. Cincinnati; e. University
of Cincinnati. On stage In "It Pays to Advertise" and
others. In 1934: "The Thin Man," "Murder In the
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Hal— Hal
Private Car," MGM. In 1935: "The Case of the
Lucky Legs," FN. In 1936: "The Story of Louis
Pasteur," FN; "The Petrified Forest," WB; "Too Many
Parents," "Princess Comes Across," "And Sudden Death,"
"The General Died at Dawn," "The Plainsman," Para-
mount. In 1937: "Let's Make a Million," "Bulldog
Drummond Escapes," "Souls at Sea," "Make Way for
Tomorrow," "King of Gamblers," "Hotel Haywire," Para-
mount. Received Screen Actors Guild Award for best
acting (January, 1937) for role in "Plainsman."
HALL, PRUNELLA: r. n. Prunella F. Hult.
Motion picture editor. The Boston Post, Boston, Mass. :
b. Putnam; married, no children. Motion picture editor
and critic on the Post since Nov. 1920.
HALL, RAY L.: Born In Kentland, Indiana: e.
graduate of Indiana university. His early training In
news gathering was with the City Press Association
in Chicago and later on the staff of the Chicago and
Indianapolis papers, establishing an enviable reputation
as political writer in the Middle West with dally syn-
dicated first page signed column. Went through news
as editorial writer, city editor and managing editor,
eventually joining the United Press Association with
headquarters in New York. Then Joined the Inter-
national Press Association and covered many of the
greatest news events of the times. Detached himself
from newspaper work to become editor of the Hearst-Selig
News Pictorial when that news film was started, with
editorial ofBces in Chicago. Later came to New York
and organized and edited the Hearst-Vitagraph News
Pictorial ; then was active In organization of the Hearst
International Newsreel and afterward was placed In
charge of technical production of all Hearst screen product.
During the war he was called to organize the motion
picture activities of the American Red Cross and also
served as production manager of the division of films
of the committee on public information. Following the
war he organized the Screen Telegraph, released by
Mutual, and when that company consolidated with
another, organized and edited Kinograms. For two years
he was in charge of Fox Varieties. Later was editor
of Pathe News. Was with Thomas R. Shipp, Inc., Albee
Bldg., Washington, D. C.
HALL, RUTH: Actress, b. Jacksonville, Fla., 1912.
Appeared in 1932 In "Gambling Sex," Freuler; "Flaming
Guns," Universal; "Ride Him Cowboy," Warner; (1933)
"The Man from Monterey,' Warner; "Laughing at Life."
Mascot: "Strawberry Roan," Universal: "Murder on the
Campus." Chesterfield. In 1934: "Beloved." Universal.
HALL, STEVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HALL. THURSTON: Actor, b. Boston. Mass.: h. G
feet; grey hair and blue eyes; w. 208 pounds; p. Mr. and
Mrs. E. K. Hall; e. high school, Winchester. Mass.. and
prepared for Yale University; hy. bridge and golf. Ap-
peared in Denman Thompson's tent-show repertory in New
England. Appeared on Broadway In "Mrs. Wiggs of the
Cabbage Patch." "Ben Hur," "Civilian Clothes."
"Mourning Becomes Electra." "Rain From Heaven."
"They Shall Not Die." "The Only Girl," "The Broken
Wing" and "Wild Fire." Owned own theatrical com-
pany for several seasons, and presented plays throughout
Africa. Australia, New Zealand and other countries. Ap-
peared in vaudeville. In 1915 appeared In silent pic-
tures, continuing for several years. Appeared In "Cleo-
patra," also in English productions with Betty Compson
and Seena Owen. In 1935: "Hooray for Love," RKO;
"Metropolitan," 20th Century-Fox; "Guard That Girl,"
"Crime and Punishment," Columbia. In 1936: "The Lone
Wolf Returns," "Don't Gamble with Love." "The Man
Who Lived Twice," "Killer at Large," "Theodora Goes
Wild." "Devil's Squadron." "The King Steps Out."
"Trapped by Television," "Shakedown," Columbia; "Three
Wise Guys," MGM. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay."
"Women of Glamour," Columbia; "Don't Tell the Wife,"
RKO-Radio.
HALL, VIRGINIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HALL, WENDELL: Actor. In 1937: Columbia short
product.
HALL, WILBUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HALL. WILLIAM: Actor, r. n. William Langan; b.
March 4, 1909, Brooklyn; h. 6 feet V/2 inches; w. 198
pounds; blue eyes and brown hair; married to Kitty
O'Connor; e. public schools in Brooklyn and Georgetown
University. Before entering pictures was on the stage
and in radio. Was a member of the original Roxy Gang.
Appeared in "Oh. Oh. Nurse," "Holka Polka," and
many Gilbert and Sullivan revivals; "Take the Air."
and Earl Carroll's shows. In 1936: "Postal Inspector,"
"The Magnificent Brute," "Flying Hostess," Universal.
HALL, WINTER: Actor, b. New Zealand, June 21.
1878; h. 6 feet; gray eyes and gray hair; w. 180
pounds; e. Christchurch, N. Z. Specialized In English
and mathematics; married and has one son, D. Winter,
author; hy. golf. Has lived in Christchurch. Sydnev.
Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Entered pictures
In November, 1916, in Lasky Studio, Hollywood. Pic-
tures Include: "Kitty," "After the "Verdict," "Paradise,"
"Tomorrow and Tomorrow," Paramount; "Girls Demand
Excitement," Pox; "Passion Flower," MGM. In 1935
"The Crusades." Paramount. In 1936: "The Invisible
Ray." Universal.
HALLAM. A.: Architect. In 1934: Architectural ef-
fects for "Catherine the Great." U. A. -London Films.
HALLAT. HENRY: Actor. In 1937: "O.H.M.S."
("We're in the Navy Now"). GB.
HALL-DAVIS, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
HALLAM. KENNETH E.: Director Exploitation. KKO
Radio Pictures. b. Leicester, England. Oct. 26, 1903;
married; p. Ernest and Marion Hallam: e. London Uni-
versity. Previously with New York Telephone Company.
Joined FBO, press book department. August. 1925. in
charge of exploitation for FBO and RKO since 1928.
HALLARD, C. M.: Actor. In 1935: "Jubilee Caval-
cade." BIP; "Moscow Nights." Denham-Ua; "King of
the Damned," Gaumont -British.
HALLAT, HENRY: Actor, b. Whitehaven, Eng., Feb.
1. 1888; h. 6 ft.; w. 145 pounds: fair hair, grey eyes;
married; hy. horse riding, philately. Comes from family
with over 100 years' connection with stage. e. Inter-
national College. Hampstead, London, and County School.
Richmond. Eng. Went on stage at 19 after commercial
experience with Lloyd's Corporation. Starting in 190S
made many silent films with Clarendon, British Actors
and other early British companies, and in talkers witli
leading British companies and in Berlin and Paris.
HALLE, ROY: Singer-Actor. In 1936: Educational
short product.
HALLER. ERNEST: Cameraman. b. Los Angeles.
Cal.. May 31, 1896; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 162 pounds; p. Ida Gabler and Samuel Hal-
ler, non-professional; hy. golf. Some of the pictures he has
filmed are "French Dressing," "The Whip Woman,"
"Harold Teen," "The Mad Hour," "The Wheel of
Chance," "Out of the Ruins," "Stella Dallas," "Naughty
Baby" and "Weary River." Has been shooting pictures
for the past 16 years and has made about 75 pictures
during his career in the motion picture Industry. In
1933: "International House," Paramount; "Emperor
Jones," United Artists; "The House on 56th Street,"
Warner. In 1934: "Easy to Love," "British Agent,"
"Journal of a Crime," "Merry Wives of Reno." "The
Key," Warner. In 1935: "Mary Jane's Pa"; collaborated
on photography, "Captain Blood." FN; "Age of Indis-
cretion." "Escapade," MGM; "Dangerous," Warner. In
1936: "The Voice of Bugle Ann," "Petticoat Fever,"
MGM; "The Captain's Kid." "The Great O'Malley,"
WB. In 1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
HALLER, HARRY: Motion picture editor. Sunday Sun,
Baltimore. Md. ; b. Frederick, Md., Jan. 14, 1912; p. W.
Harry and Monica F. Haller; e. Frederick High School,
Mercersburg Academy, A. B. Princeton University, 1934.
Was editor of Mercersburg News, feature editor of Daily
Princetonian. Went to Europe for Baltimore Sun In sum-
mer of 1931. Has been writing feature stories for Sun.
Washington Post and Newark Evening News since. Joined
Sunday Sun in October. 1934. Now handles theatre, film,
and radio sections of Sunday Supplement. Has written two
plays, volume of short stories, monograph on "The Negro
in American Literature."
HALLIBURTON. RICHARD: Author. b. Browns-
ville, Tenn.. Jan. 9, 1900; p. Wesley and Nell (Nance)
Halliburton. e. Graduate, Laivrencevllle School. N. J. ;
A. B.. Princeton. Author. Clubs: Cap and Go\vn (Prince-
ton) ; Princeton (N. Y.). Author: "The Royal Road to
Romance." "The Glorious Adventure," "New Worlds to
Conquer." "The Flying Carpet," "Seven League Boots."
1935. Narrator and actor of "India Speaks." Radio, 1933.
Address: Care Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Co., 468 Fifth
Avenue, N. Y.
HALLIDAY, JOHN: Actor, b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept.
14. 1880; p. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Halllday.
non-professionals: e. Blair Lodge. Edinburgh. Scotland,
and also Cambridge, England, where he studied mining
engineering; m. Eleanor GrifiBth. actress; hy. dogs. Stage
experience: "When We Were 21." "The Whip," "The
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Circle," and others. On screen In "Recaptured IjOvcs,"
"Secret Pages," "Captain Applejack," "Fifty Million
Frenchmen." In 1933: "Terror Aboard," Paramount;
"Bed of Roses," Radio; "The House on 56th Steet,"
Warner. In 1934: "A Woman's Man," Monogram; "Hap-
piness Ahead." "Registered Nurse," First National;
"Finishing Scliool," KKO-Radio; "The Witching Hour,"
I'aramount. In 1935: appeared on the New Yori{ stage in
The Theatre Guild's production of "Rain from Heaven."
In 1933: on screen in "Mystery Woman," Pox; "The
Dark Angel," UA; "The Melody Lingers On," United
Artists-Reliance; "I?eter Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1936:
"Desire," "Fatal Lady." "Three Cheers for Love,"
"Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount.
HALLIDAY, ROBERT: Singer. In 1935: Universal
short product.
HALLIGAN, BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.) _
" HALLIGAN, C. R.: Branch Manager. Was performer
in minstrels and stock and sang illustrated songs when
motion pictures came in. Acquired Daisy theatre. Green
Island, N. Y. With Universal five years in charge of
poster department, made manager when Albany was sub-
branch and figured In inauguration of Hoy system out
of which Film Boards of Trade evolved. Was first local
president of Film Board. Left to open Columbia's Albany
exchange, year later joined BKO as salesman, July 1,
1929 and in November of that year was made manager
HALLIGAN, TOM: Actor. In 1936: "Trail Dust."
Paramount.
HALLO R. RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HALLORAN, ROBERT: Actor. b. Punjab, India,
Dec. 14, 1906; h. 6 feet, 2 inches; blonde hair anu
brown eyes; vv. 190 pounds; p. William and Mary Newtor
Halloran; e. Syracuse University; m. non-professional; by.
swimming, basliet ball, riding. Had advertising experience
before entering motion pictures. Was In 1932 Olympic as
relay swimmer and backstroke swimmer. Signed by Para-
mount.
HALL-SMITH, WALTER: Writer. In 1932: collabo-
rated on "Huddle." MGM. In 1935: collaborated on
"The Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount.
HALM, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HALPER, LOU: General Manager of Warner Circuit in
SoL'thern California, which company operates 12 theatres.
HALPERIN, EDWARD: Producer, b. Chicago, 111.,
May 12, 1908; h. 5 feet, 10 inches: brown hair and
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Rose and Robert Halperln,
non-professionals; e. McKlnley high school, Chicago;
Northwestern university, Evanston, 111. ; hy. horses, golf,
swimming. He Is the producer of the following pictures:
"She Goes to War," "Dance Magic," "Party Girl,"
"Greater Than Marriage," "Tea with a Kick," "Ex
Flame," 1930, and twenty other silent and talking
Pictures. Co-produced and directed "White Zombie," United
Artists, 1932. Member of the Shrine, Sigma Nu
fraternity. Rye Country Club and Motion Picture Cluh.
In 1934: collaborated on story of "Bachelor Bait," RKO.
In 1936: co-producer of "I Conquer the Sea," producer of
"Revolt of the Zombies," Academy.
HALPERIN, I. M.: Managing Director of the Indiana
for Monarch Theatres. Formerly Publlx executive, hav-
ing been associated with B & K. Chicago, then Publlx
home office. Made division theatre manager; in 1932
became associated with Monarch.
HALPERIN, VICTOR: Producer and Director, Holly-
wood, b. Chicago, 111., August 24, 1895; h. 5 feet 10
inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; e.
University of Wisconsin and Chicago University; hy.
golf. Experienced as stage director and actor. Produced
and directed over thirty features, among them "She Goes
to War," United Artists; director of "Party Girl," 1929;
"Ex Flame," 1930. Co-produced and directed "White
Zombie," United Artists, 1932. In 1933: "Super-
natural," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on story of
"Bachelor Bait, " RKO. In 1936: co-producer and direc-
tor. "I Conquer the Sea." "Revolt of the Demons,"
"Revolt of the Zombies," Academy.
HALPIN, DAN D.: Vice-president in charge of sales
and advertising, Acousticon and Plctograph Silent Radio
Division of Dictograph Products Company, b. New Haven,
Conn.. June 14, 1906; p. Anna DeLacey and Daniel
B. Halpin; e. New Haven Preparatory School, University
of Notre Dame, A. B., 1931; m. Margaret C. Hyland.
Hal— Ham
Manager of football under Knute Rockne, Notre Dame
National Championsliip team, 193U. In 1931, investment
banking; junior counsel. Standard Statistics. New York.
Exploitation, Universal sales. New York ; New York ex-
changes; assistant general sales manager Universal Pictures.
New York. 1932. Salesman, Sonotone Corporation (hearing
aids). Sales and exploitation; assistant sales manager
(theatre, school, church division), Sonotone Corporation,
1934-36. To Dictograph, 1936.
HALPRIN, MORRIS: In 1935: collaborated on stury
"Forced Landing," Republic.
HALPRIN, SOL: Cinematographer. Fox. b. Newark.
N. J.. Feb. 16, 1902; e. high school and business college:
married. Was stenographer. Two years of laboratory ex-
perience, and 17 years of photographic experience with Fox.
In 1935: "Charlie Chan's Secret," "King of Burlesque,"
"Metropolitan," "Music is Magic," "Navy Wife," "Paddy
O'Day," 20th Century-Fox.
HALSEY. FORREST: Writer, r. n. William Forrest
Halsey; b. Roseville, N. J., November 9, 1877; h. 6
feet; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 172 pounds; p.
Marion Whittemore and Justice Ogden Halsey; e. Lewis
academy and Artists institute: chief hobby is drawing.
Experience in newspaper work with the New York World
and art editor of Hampton Magazine. For screen wrote
"Sally of the Sawdust," "Irish Luck," "Stage Struck,"
"The Cost of Folly," "Madame Sans Gene" and "Camille
of the Barbary Coast" in 1925; "The Palm Beach Girl,"
"Divine Lady," "Saturday's Children" and "Her Pris-
oner;" (1929) "Careers," "Man's Man" and Prison-
ers;" "Furies," "Sweetliearts and Wives," wrote dialog
for "Saturday's Children," "A Most Immoral Lady,"
"Her Private Life," "Painted Angel". 1930-31: Wrote
"One Night At Susie's," and "The Lady Who Dared."
First National, and "Kept Husbands," for Radio. In
1935: collaborated on story, "Alias Mary Dow," Universal.
HALSTON, MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "Elizabeth
of England," BIP.
HALTON, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Sing Me a
Love Song," "Golddlggers of 1937," "Stolen Holiday."
WB; "Come and Get It," UA; "More Than a Secretary."
Columbia. In 1937: "Tlie Black Legion," "Penrod and
Sam," "Beady, Willing and Able," WB.
HAMBLING. ARTHUR: Actor. In 1935: "Lorna
Doone." ATP. In 1936: "Look Up and Laugh," "Mid-
shipman Easy," "Wliom the Gods Love," "Lonely Road,"
ATP; "The Crimson Circle," Walnwright; "Things to
Come," London Films; "The House of the Spaniard,"
"No Escape," Phoenix Films; "Widow's Island,"
Franco-London Films; "She Got What She Wanted,"
J. H. Productions. In 1937: "Knight Without Armour."
London Films; "The Show Goes On." ATP; "The Girl
in the Taxi." British; "French Leave." Welvvyn Studios.
HAMBURGER, DANIEL JR.: President of Dutch Mo-
tion Picture Federation, theatre owner (three companies),
b. Utrecht, Holland, Aug. 9, 1887; married. Was in
paper trade, then exhibitor. Began with foundation of
Utrecht cinema, now manager of nine film theatres united
in three companies. One of pioneers of Dutch trade who
founded Federation ; president 15 years.
HAMER, BILLY: Music. In 1936: directed male chorus
in "Trail Dust." Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HAMILTON, BETTY:
Almanac.)
HAMILTON, CHARLES: Actor. Appeared in
"Strange Cargo" (1929). Pathe. In 1935: "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
HAMILTON, COSMO: Author. In 1935: story, "The
Perfect Gentleman." filmed by MGM.
HAMILTON, FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAMILTON, FRED: Actor. In 1937: "Dick Tracy,"
Republic serial.
HAMILTON, HALE: Actor, b. Fort Madison, Iowa.
February 28, 1883; h. 6 feet; brown hair and gray
eyes; w. 185 pounds; p. Mary and John Hamilton,
non -professionals; e. Shattuck Military School and Uni-
versity of Kansas; m. Grace La Rue, professional; hy.
golf, fishing, baseball and football. Has had 24 years
stage experience and 11 years screen experience and has
appeared in such pictures as "Good Intentions" (1930),
"Common Clay," Fox; "Listen Lady" (1929), Columbia;
(1931), "Murder at Midnight," Tiffany; (1932) "The
Woman in Room 13." Fox. In 1933: "Parole Girl,"
Columbia; "Black Beauty," Monogram; "Strange Peo-
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pie," Chesterfield: "One Man's Journey," Radio; "Sitting
Pretty," Paramount. In 1934: "Curtain at Eight,"
Majestic: "The Quitter," "Twin Husbands," Chesterfield:
"Heartburn," Universal short product; "Doctor Monica,"
Warner; "The Girl from Missouri." MGM. In 1935;
"After Office Hours," MGM; "Grand Old Girl," "The
Nitwits," KKO; "Hold 'Km Yale." Paramount; "The
Woman in Red." First National; "Let 'Em Have It,"
UA-Rellance; "Calm Yourself," MGM; "Three Kids and
a Queen," tJniversal.
HAMILTON, HARRY: Writer, b. Chester, 111., June
23. 1896; h. 6 ft.; vv. ISO pounds; brown hair and grey
eyes: hy. travel; e. Carnegie Institute of Technology.
Columbia University. Acted in road companies and taught
college dramatics and English. Directed Montgomery.
Ala., Little Theatre four years. In 1936: wrote novel
which was basis of "Banjo on My Knee," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
HAMILTON, JAMES SHELLEY: Writer, b. Orange,
Mass., Jan. 17, 1884; p. R. H. and I. R. Hamilton; e.
Montague high school, A.B., and M.A., Amherst College.
Literary editor D. Appleton & Co., Adventure. Romance.
Dramatic critic on the Dramatic Mirror, Everybody's,
A.E.F. 1917-19 scenario writer Pathe. Famous Players-
Lasky, Fox, editor Cinema. Review Secy on the National
Board of Review. Author of "Lord Jeffery Amherst" and
other college songs, also juvenile books, short stories and
critical articles.
HAMILTON. JANE: Actress, b Baltimore. Md.. No-
vember, 1915; p. Irish-American. Appeared in chorus of
"Roman Scandals," United Artists. In 1935 on screen in
"Roberta," BKO. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet," RKO.
Under contract to RKO.
HAMILTON, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Two in a
Crowd." U; "The Legion of Terror." Columbia; "A Man
Betrayed." Republic. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids,"
Republic.
HAMILTON, MAHLON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAMILTON. MARGARET: Actress. Married. Wa.
kindergarten teacher. Joined Cleveland Playhouse group.
Played in "Another Language" on Broadway in 1932, and
same role In screen version (1933). MGM. Appeared in
"The Dark Tower." "A Hat, a Coat, a Glove" (1934),
BKO Radio; "There's Always Tomorrow," "Broadway
Bill." (Columbia). Also in 1934 played on New York
stage in "The Farmer Takes a Wife" and was signed by
Fox to repeat role on screen. (1935) ; "Way Down East,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Chatterbox." "The Witness
Chair," RKO; "These Three." UA; "The Moon's Our
Home," Paramount. In 1937: "You Only Live Once,"
UA; "When's Your Birthday?" RKO-Radio.
HAMILTON, NEIL: Actor. r, n. James Neil
Hamilton; b. Lynn, Mass.. September 9, 1899; h. 5 feet
11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 155 pounds; p.
Elizabeth O'Neil and Alexander B. Hamilton, non-pro-
fessionals; e. West Haven high school. Conn.; m. Elsa
Whitmer, non -professional; hy. sailing, magic and sports
in general. On the stage he appeared in the road show
of "The Better 'Ole" (The Coburns) starring DeWolf
Hopper in 1919; in "Ruined Lady" (Brady) with Grace
George in 1920; in "Artist's Life" (Shuberts) with
Peggy Wood in 1920; in "East Is West" and "Turn
to the Right;" also with the Toledo stock company as
juvenile In 1921 and with Cecil Spooner stock company
in Brooklyn as lead In 1922. During his four years in
New York and between engagements on the stage he
appeared as an extra in pictures. His first big oppor-
tunity in pictures came when D. W. Griffith signed
him for the role of John White in "White Rose" in
December. 1922. This was followed by the lead in
"America" in 1923. and "Isn't Life Wonderful" In
1924. all produced and directed by Griffith. In May.
1925. after being loaned by the Griffith organization for
four pictures to Famous Players, he finally signed with
Paramount and was with the company until June, 1930.
Other pictures in which he has appeared are "The
Fourth Commandment" for Christy Cabanne (1924) ; "Man
and Woman" for Famous Players (1924) ; then In "Side-
show of Life" (1924); "Street of Forgotten Men" (1924);
"Little French Girl" (1925) ; "New Brooms" (1925) ;
"Grip of the Yukon" (1927-28) and "Within the Law"
(1927). Other Paramount pictures are "Ten Modern
Commandments" (1927) ; "Something Always Happens"
(1928); "The Patriot" as the crown prince (1928);
"Hot News" (1928); "Take Me Home" (1928). and
"Three Week Ends;" (1929) Columbia; "Why Be Good,"
First National; "A Dangerous Woman." "Darkened
Booms," "Kibitzer." "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu."
"The Studio Murder Case," "What ■ Night," "Return
of Dr Fu Manchu" (1930). Paramount; "Dawn Patrol"
(1930). First National; in 1930: "Widow from Chicago,"
First National; "Ladies Must Play," Columbia; "Cat
Creeps." Universal; •'Ex-Flame," Liberty; "The Spy,"
Fox; "Command Performance." Tiffany; signed long term
contract with MGM; pictures include: "Strangers May
Kiss." "Laughing Sinners," "The Great Lover," "This
Modern Age," "Sin of Madelon Claudet." "Tarzan" ;
(1932) "Wet Parade." "As the Devil Commands,"
Columbia; (1933) "The Silk Express," Warner; "The
World Gone Mad," Majestic; "Terror Aboard," "One
Sunday \fternoon," Paramount; "Ladies Must Love,"
Universal. In 1934: "Tarzan and His Mate," MGM;
"Once to Every Bachelor," Liberty; "Two Heads on a
Pillow," "One Exciting Adventure," Universal; "By -
Your Leave," RKO; "Here Comes the Groom," Para-
mount. In 1935: "Honeymoon Limited/' "Keeper of the
Bees," Republic (Monogram); "Fugitive Lady," Columbia;
"The Daring Young Man," Fox; "Mutiny Ahead," Ma-.
jestic.
HAMILTON, WILLIAM: Film editor and director. In
1933: "Emergency Call." "After Tonight." BKO. In
1934: "The Crime Doctor." "His Greatest Gamble," RKO.
In 1935: "Roberta." "Break of Hearts," "Top Hat,"
RKO; co-directed "Seven Keys to Baldpate." "Freckles,"
RKO. In 1936- "Murder on the Bridle Path." "Bunker
Bean," "Winterset," RKO-Radio.
HAMLIN, A. B,: Pen name, "Ham." News editor.
Dally Enterprise. Bartlesvllle. Okla. ; b. Schenectady. N.,
Y.; p. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Hamlin; e. high school, col-
lege; has five children. Has been reporter, editor, tanner,
miner.
HAMLIN. STELLA: Publisher, Film Curb, Rockefeller
Center, New Y'ork; b. Harvard, Iowa, March 28, 1899; p.
Willard A. Baker and Mary E. Burchette; e. Nebraska
State University; m. Thomas Hamlin. Studied dramatic
art with Lillian Fitch in Omaha and Chicago, with
Robert Mantel and Walter Hampton in Shakespeare, also
stock in Omaha. With Film Curb past seven years.
Founder of Addressing-To-Theatres Co.
HAMLIN. THOMAS: (Died. 1936. See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.)
HAM MAR, FAY: Actress. 20 years old; p. Mr. and
Mrs. G. B. Hammar; e. Portland. Ore., and dramatic de-
partment of University of Washington. A winner of a
contest, appeared in "Women Must Dress" (1935).
Mcnogram.
HAMMELL. JOHN A.: Head of Censorship Department.
Paiamount Studio. Hollywood; b. Detroit. Mich., September
7. 1883; p. Mary and John Hammel (both dead); e. Amer-
ican public and high schools. French high school and
German university; m. Louise Hollwedel; two children.
John and Louise. Formerly with Barnum and Bailey and
Buffalo Bill Circuses. Joined General Film Company in
1910 as salesman, later branch and sales manager. In
1914 joined Pathe as sales manager. In 1922 joined Para-
mount as salesman, then branch, district and division
manager. Later head of Censorship Dept. in home office.
In 1934 transferred to West Coast in same capacity.
HAMMER, WILL: Actor. In 1936: "The Song of
Freedom." British Lion.
HAMMERAS, EDWIN: Cinematographer, Fox. b.
Minneapolis. Minn. ; e. grade school and high school in
Los Angeles. Started at Real-Art Studio, film laboratory,
immediately on leaving school, remaining two years. As-
sistant cameraman one year, then one year in title depart-
ment at Real-Art, photographing titles. Two years at
Ince Studio, photographing trick work. Cameraman with
First National, New York City, two years. First National,
coast studios, photographing all miniatures; matte-shots,
glass-shots, double exposure?, etc. With Fox Films five
years. Spent one year In Europe photographing background
scenes for transparency profection plates, for many pro-
ductions, and for the stock film library of the studio. In
1935: photography, "This Is the Life." "The Littlest
Rebel," "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo,"
"Music Is Magic," 20th Century-Fox.
HAMMERAS, RALPH: Supervisor of Miniature and
Process Departments, Twentieth Century-Fox. b. Min-
neapolis, Minn., March 24, 1894; p. Andrew Hammeras and
Annie Grindie; e. Society of Fine Arts of Minneapolis.
John Butler Art Institute of Seattle. College of Fine Arts-
University of Southern California. Occidental College — Los
Angeles. Cal. Interior decorator, Minneapolis. Murals and
decorations, buildings in St. Paul. Minn., Sioux Falls.
S. D., and Seattle, Wash. Began 1915 with Hobart Bos-
worth and Pallas Pictures Corp., scenic artist. Developed
illustrated art-titles for silent pictures. 1920-1924 did
miniature and glass shots and other trick photography.
Famous Players Lasky, Joseph Schenck, Selznlck and Mike
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Levee productions, and Thomas Ince. 1924-1929, with First
National Studios in New York and liurbank, Cal. With
Fox Films and Twentieth Century-Fox since 11)29. Invented
and developed Projection Process or background projection
process.
HAMMERSTEIN, OSCAR II: Librettist, b. New York
City; p. William and Anna E. Hammerstein; e. Colum-
bia University; m. IJorothy Jacobson (Blanchard.) Wrote,
among musical plays, "The Light." "Always You," "Jim-
mle," with Otto llarbach and Frank Mandel, "Tickle Me."
Harbach and Mandel, "Queen o' Hearts," JNIandel, "Daffy
Dill," "Wildflower," Harbach, "Mary Jane McKane," with
Cary Duncan, "Gypsy .Mm," M. H. Gropper, "New Toys,
Gropper, "Rose Marie," Harbach. "Sunny." "Sone of
the Flame," 'The Wild Rose," all with Harbach; 'The
Desert Song," Harbach and Mandel, "Golden Dawn,"
Harbach, "Show Boat." "The New Moon," with Mandel
and Laurence Schwab; "Good Boy." Harbach and Henry
Myers: "Rainbow." Laurence Stallings. "Madeleine,"
Harbach. "Sweet Adeline." "The Gang's All Here," "Free
for All," Schwab, "East Wind." Mandel, and "Music in
the Air"; collaborated on "Viennese Nights." "Children
of Dreams," Warner. Wrote libretto of "The Night Is
Young," MGM. In 193.5: collaborated on lyrics. "Reck-
less," MGM. In 1936: co-author of "Rose Marie." filmed
by MGM; Jyrics, "Give Us This Night." Paramount;
stage play, screen play, lyrics, "Show Boat." Universal.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Swing High. Swing
Low," Para.
HAMMERSTEIN, REGINALD R.: Dialogue director.
In 1937: "Her Husband's Secretary," "White Bondage,"
WB.
HAMMETT, DASH I ELL: Writer. b. St. Mary's
County, Maryland; e. Boston. Best known novels are
"Red Harvest," "The Maltese Falcon," "The Glass Key"
and "The Thin Man;" under contract to write originals:
1931, "City Streets." In 1934: "The Thin Man." screened
by MGM: "Woman in the Dark," RKO-Radio. In 1935:
"Mr. Dynamite," screened by Universal; "The Glass Key,"
screened by Paramount; wrote novel which was the basis
of "Satan Met a Lady." Warner. In 1936: wrote story
"After the Thin Man," MGM.
HAMMOND, A. C: Supervising film editor. Associated
British Pictures, London. b. London, Jan. 28, 1896;
married. Started as a runner to news film cameramen.
King George V Coronation. 1911. was his first big assign-
ment. Then to London distribution agency of "Flying A."
managing negative department until 1915. After four years
War service, to MGM laboratories. London, then appointed
by Wardour Films, Ltd., to edit UFA productions for British
market. Prepared versions of such films as "The Last
Laugh," "Variety" and "Metropolis." Appointed to
charge of cutting at Elstree when John Maxwell took over
the J. D. Williams studio, and since has had over 200
productions through his hands.
HAMMOND, AUBREY: Art director, Grosvenor Sound
Films. Ltd. Sets and costumes for "Hyde Park Corner."
"The Cardinal" and "Gay Adventure" for Grosvenor.
HAMMOND, DOROTHY: Actress. In 1936: "It's You
I Want," British Lion.
HAMMOND, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAMMOND. KAY: Actress. r. n. Standing; b.
England, 1909; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blonde hair, blue-green
eyes; m. Ronald George Leon; p. Sir Guy Standing,
professional; e. Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London.
On stage: "Evergreen" and others. On screen in "Her
Private Affair," Pathe; "The Trespasser" and "Abra-
ham Lincoln," (1930), United Artists. In 1931: "A
Night In Montmartre," "Almost a Divorce," "A Night
Like This" and "Carnival," M. & D. ; "Fascination."
Regina Films; "The Third String," Gaumont; "Out
of the Blue," B.I. P.; "Nine Till Six," ARP. In 1932:
"Money Means Nothing," Paramount-British; "Sally
Bishop," British Lion In 1933: "Double Harness."
Radio; "Sleeping Car," "Britannia of Billingsgate/
Gaumont-Britlsh; "Bitter Sweet," United Artists.
HAMMOND, VIRGINIA: Actress. Plaved In "Any-
body's Woman" (1930), Paramount. In 1933: "Eagle
and the Hawlc," "Torch Singer." Paramount; "Chance
at Heaven." RKO. In 1934: "Search for Beauty,"
"Come on Marines." Paramount: "Doctor Monica."
Warner. In 1935: "Rumba," "The Virginia Judge,"
Paramount; "Lady Tubbs," Universal. In 1936; "Romeo
and Juliet," MGM.
HAMMONS, E. W.: President. Educational Pictures.
b. Winona, Miss.. Dec. 2, 1882; e. Winona, Port Smith,
Ark.. Dallas, Texas, and New York City. In > lecretarUI
capacity he served, successively, the customs agent of the
Mexican National Railways with offices at Nuevo Laredo,
Mexico, the building commissioner of the New York
Fire Departiuenl in Brooklyn, and E. L. Ranlett of
Marshall, Spader & Company, New York stock brokers.
Real estate next claimed his interest and he connected
with Dean Alvord and Company, whom he left to take
the managerial reins of Woodmere Realty Company, thence
to the real estate department of United States and
Mexican Tiusl Company. The Invaluable experiencei
which he gained here in organizing building and develop-
ment companies was reflected in his subsequent ventures
la the motion picture. After a brief period of experl-
menlaliun with short films of strictly an educational
natuie. he launched a campaign to release short comedy
and novelty pictures through a special national distribution
organization. Unable to Interest American capital, he
appealed to the great Hudson's Bay Company in England,
where he succeeded in getting the financial backing be
was seeking. Several years ago Educational Pictures. Inc.,
was organized as a holding corporation for the Educational
Interests. In 1933, physical distribution and sales of
Educational i''ilms were turned over to Fox Film.
HAMPTON, LOUISE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAMPTON, NELSON: Manager, Rlalto Theatres, Bir-
mingham, Ala.; b. Atlanta, Ga.. Sept. 20, 1903; p. Mr.
and Mrs. J. P. Hampton; e. grade and high school;
married. Did electrical engineering. In 1925 was with
Loew's on advertising; in 1928 was manager of Publii
Saenger; in 1929 manager of Ensley Theatre. Ensley, Ala.
In 1930, projectionist, Rialto Theatre; in 1931, manager
Rlalto Theatre; 1932-1933, manager, Rialto, Strand, Galax
Theatres, Birmingham. In 1934 managed Ritz Theatre,
Birmingham. In 1935 was made manager of Rialto Thea-
tres. Inc.; Rlalto, Lyric, and Ensley Theatres.
HAMRICK, JOHN: Executive vice-president and gen-
eral manager, Cascade Theatres Corporation, operating
Hamrick-Evergreen Theatres, Seattle and Portland. Also
president John Hamrick Theatres. Inc., Tacoma, Wash.
Member Motion Picture Theatre Owners of the North-
west, formerly Allied.
HANBURY. RALPH: Executive, b. Ballarat. Australia,
May 2, 1891; married; previous film trade connections:
branch manager of Stoll Film Co.; then general manager;
general manager of Welsh Pearson Film Co. ; branch super-
visor MGM (England) ; general sales manager Radio Pic-
tures. Ltd. (England), now general manager. In 1938
Chairman and managing director. Radio Pictures, Ltd.
HANBURY, VICTOR W.: Director. John Stafford
Productions, Ltd.. London; b. 1897; motion picture
salesman before entering production. Directed "Beloved
Imposter." "Ball at Savoy." "Crouching Beast," "Ad-
mirals AH"— all Stafford productions.
HANCOCK, ARTHUR E.: Exhibitor, Columbia The-
atre, Columbia City. Ind. ; b. Stafford. Eng., Sept. 14,
1884; married; p. Enoch and Elizabeth Hancock. Was
salesman. Entered motion picture Industry 17 years ago.
John W. Hancock is now affiliated with him as assistant
manager.
HANCOCK, DON: Production Supervisor, Van Beuren
Corp.. New York City. b. London, England. October
21, 1888; p. the late La Touche Hancock, poet and
newspaper writer and author of the volume, "Desultory
Verse," e. in public schools of New York. In 1908
went on the stage and spent nine years in the calling.
Late in 1916 he left the stage and joined the Los
Angeles Examiner, where he later became day city
editor. His newspaper work was broken into by his
enlistment in the Canadian army (11th engineers) and
upon his return to Los Angeles he became special
correspondent for the Los Angeles Examiner at San
Pedro, Cal. In 1918 he went to New York and joined
his brother. Herbert Ernest Hancock, in H. & H. Pro-
ductions (motion pictures) as business manager. Then
organized Fox newsreel. Leaving Fox he went with Mac-
fadden Publications as director of illustrations, for one
year; then struck out as an independent and made a
score of illustrated songs in motion pictures for music
publishers. On September 14, 1925, he joined Van
Beuren Corporation, as editor of Topics of the Day, also
as director of publicity for all Van Beuren product. Titled
the Smitty Comedies and edited and titled a number of
Walter Putter's Curiosities. On November 15, 1930, he
joined the editorial staff of Film Dally. Is a member of
the Associated Motion Picture Advertisers. In December
1934. became production supervisor and director of short
subjects. Van Beuren Corp.
HANCOCK. HERBERT E.: Associate editor. Hearst
Metrotone News. b. London, England, August 31,
1885; e. Canterbury College. For fifteen years wti
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reporter, writer, copy reader and editor on New jfork
newspapers. With the Inception of W. K. Hearst's inter-
national, he entered the motion picture business as di-
rector, producing manager and editor. He resigned to
direct pictures Independently with H & H Productions.
Later he joined Fox Film Company and organized Fox
News, Fox Varieties and Fox commercial divisions as
dlrector-in-chief under Winfleld Sheehan. Then he be-
came business manager and treasurer of Kinograms Pub-
lishing Corporation in New York City, resigning in Feb-
ruary, 1931, to join the editorial board of Fox Hearst
Corporation. In October, 1934, joined Hearst Metrotone
News as associate editor.
HANCOCK, PETER: Actor. In 1935: "Car 99," Para-
mount.
HAND, H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HAND, JOHN: Director, r. n. John Taylor Hand; b.
October 30, 1887; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; grey eyes and brown
hair; w. 180 pounds; p. George and Marian, non -pro-
fessionals ; e. college and specialized in concert and opera
— tenor; m. Ruth Worman; hy. politics. Stage experience
in Concert and Opera. Conductor and Artistic Director,
New York Light Opera Guild, Inc. ; director, .Tohn Hand
Vocal Studios.
ine: b. Olathe. Colorado, March 8. 1906: d. W. C
Hanes; e. Wyoming University, 1928.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1930-37 Motion Picture
HAND, RUTH WORMAN:
Almanac.)
HAND, STANLEY: Assistant general sales manager.
Electrical Research Products, Inc. b. Syracuse, N. Y..
February 5, 1888; married; e. Brooklyn, New York public
schools; Alexander Hamilton Institute. Formerly, World
Film Corp., New England Division manager; New York
Exchange, assistant general sales manager. Pathe, New
England division; manager. First Naitional Pictures, man-
ager. New York Exchange; Warner Bros., special repre-
sentative. Now assistant general sales manager. Electrical
Research Products, Inc.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HANDFORTH, RUTH;
Almanac.)
HANDLEY. CHARLES WILLIAM: Teclailcal Sales.
National Carbon Co., Inc. Carbon Products Division; b
Helena, Montana, Jan. 22. 1898; married; U. S. Army
1917 to 1920. General division. National Carbon Co.,
1920 to 1926. Technical sales representative. Carbon
Products Division. National Carbon Co.. Inc., in Holly-
wood motion picture studios 1926 to date.
HANDT, JOSEPH PAUL: Director, Motion Picture
Council, Warsaw, b. Lwow, Sept. 2, 1891; married. Was
captain in Polish army; office manager of P.A.T. film
bureau; official at the Kolos distributing bureau; gov-
ernment expert in Inter-minlstry commission for film
affairs at Ministry of Commerce; an owner of producing
company Polski Film; honorary president of the Asso-
ciation of Producers of supporting features; office manager
and vice-president of Motion Picture Council; member
of film committee of Warsaw's Chamber of Commerce.
HANEMANN, H. W.: Writer. Author of the novels
"The Facts of Life" and "Ex-Book" and many short
stories. Collaborated on dialogue "No Marriage Ties."
"The Great Jasper," "Sweepings." RKO-Radio, and in
1933: "Rafter Romance," "Ace of Aces," "Flying Down
to Rio." Radio. In 1934: collaborated in writing of screen
play of "The Meanest Gal In Town" and wrote screen play
of "Where Sinners Meet," "The Gay Divorcee," "The
Silver Streak," RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, "Spring Tonic," Fox; additional dialogue.
"Old Man Rhythm. RKO. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Riffraff," MGM; collaborated on screen play.
"The House of a Thousand Candles," Republic; "Trouble
for Two," MGM.
HANES. GEORGE: Independent "Exhibitor. Owns the
760-seat Park theatre at Pasadena, Cal.
HANES. HAROLD H.: Pen name, Hao. Dramatic
editor. Wyoming State Tribune-Leader. Cheyenne. Wyom-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
pro. -
r.n. -
w.
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real name
- - weight
HANEY, BERT E.:
Almanac.)
HANEY, BETTY JEAN: Child actress. In 1935:
"Dinky," Warner; "Mary Jane's Pa," First National
Pictures.
HAN I FIN, ADA: Drama and motion picture critic and
editor. The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco,
California.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HANKEY. ANTHONY:
Almanac.)
HANKINSON, MICHAEL; Film editor. In 1933:
"Bitter Sweet," United Artists. In 1934: "Sorrell and
Son," UA. In 1935: collaborated on script of "Ten
Minute Alibi," British Lion. In 1936: collaborated on
adaptation of "Dusty Ermine," Twickenham.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HANLEY, JAMES F.
Almanac.)
HANLEY. JIMMY: Actor. "Red Wagon," "Little
Friend," "Forever England," "Transatlantic Tunnel."
"Boys Will Be Boys." "Cotton QueeUj." "Landslide,"
"Night Ride." Freelance. Manager, Turner & Schooling.
HANLINE, MAURICE A.: Story and scenario editor,
b Baltimore, Md., June 6, 1895; h. 5 feet 10 Inches;
black hair and brown eyes; w. 160 pounds; e. high school;
married; hy. photography. Ten years editor for Horace
Liveright, Inc. Six months on Paramount editorial board.
Story editor for Wanger at Astoria, one year. Story editor
for Lasky-Paramount, New York, one year. Assistant
story editor. Warner Bros. Did writing assignments.
MGM, Columbia. RKO, Universal. In 1935 collaborated
on story of "Lottery Lover." Fox. In 1936: collaborated
"One Rainy Afternoon," Pickford-Lasky, released through
United Artists.
HANLON. BERT: Writer and actor, b. New York
City, August 19, 1895; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 130 pounds; e. attended College of the City
of New York; m. Doris Canfield, professional; hy. travel-
ing. Played roles in the plays "World of Pleasure."
"Little Nemo," and others. Has written many vaudeville
acts and is author of several popular songs. Including
"Mississippi." "I'd Like to Be a Monkey in the Zoo."
Made two shorts. Warner. In 1933: collaborated on dia-
logue. "My Weakness." "Sailor's Luck." Fox. In 1935:
appeared in "Wings in the Dark." Paramount; wrote
additional dialogue. "Every Night at Eight." collaborated
"Klondike Annie." "The Big Broadcast of 1936." Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated screen play "Big Brown
Eyes." "Spendthrift," Paramount; appeared in "Straight
from the Shoulder." Paramount. In 1937: "Park Avenue
Logger." RKO Radio.
HANLON, TOM: Actor. Radio announcer with orches-
tras. In 1933 Hearst papers selected him as leading
radio announcer with dance bands. Has appeared in
small film parts. Was In "Gift O' Gab." Universal, and
"Nieht Alarm," Majestic. In 1935: "The Big Broadcast
of 1936," Paramount.
HANNA. DAVID: Assistant publicity director. Conn
Studios. b. Philadelphia. Sept. 11. 1917; p. Lenore
Torrianl, pro. ; e. private schools abroad and Townscnd
Harris. Started as assistant stage manager for various
Eastern stock companies, with Ernest Truex Co. Also
played in pictures and on radio. Started publicity with
Anne Ayres doing three Broadway shows. To Hollywood
for Kingsley-Nolan office, later with Hal Hall and Ted
Loeff. .Joined Conn Studios as assistant publicity director
early in 1937. Also West Coast correspondent for In-
dependent Exhibitors Film Bulletin.
HANNA. MARK: Screen. Radio and Theatrical Artists'
representative. b. San Francisco, Oct. 28, 1898.
HANNEFORD, "POODLES": Actor, b. in England in
a circus caravan. Two generations of circus folk pre-
cede him; both of his grandfathers were circus proprietors
In England, his father marrying the daughter of a rival
showman. Upon his father's death. Poodles, who had
been riding bareback since his fifth year, and his mother
sold the Hanneford Circus of 360 horses. Poodles con-
tinuing his circus act. In 1914 he was at the Winter
Circus at Royal Agricultural Hall, London, when John
Rtngllng signed him to bring his troupe to Bamum and
Bailey's Circus in New York, and to tour the United
States. He starred In the Sells-Floto Shows and for
three years was featured by Charles Dillingham at the
New York Hippodrome. His screen efforts consist of
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Ulcus Capers- and "Tho Circus Kid," FBO. In 1935-
Educational short uroduct; "Our Little Girl." Fox.
HANNEN, NICHOLAS: Actor, b. London, England.
Kiylil. J feet, 8 Inches; son of Sir Nicholas and Lady
• •T?."",l'' ,^, V1tJ'."'>'""*'' Germany, France. Appeared in
,'n i.'v^ (UFA-Gatimont) and "Loves of a Dictator"
(Toplitz . In lyj;,: on the New York stage in "Accent
on -iouth. ■ "ALin They Couldn't Arrest." GB.
HANNOCK, MILTON: Assistant to Rube Jackter, also
manager of contract department, Columbia Pictures Corpo-
ration; b. Newark, N. J., January 30, 1890; e. public
schools ot Newark^ married and has one child. Before
entering the motion picture Industry he was in the public
accounting field. Served three years with Bray Productions
as office manager, is completing his ninth year with Co-
lumbia in various capacities.
^^^I^.^^J;, '-**''^'^*'^" •*'="»'• b. London, England,
May 10, 1874; e. City of London School; h. 5 ft. 9 in.;
married. First appeared on English stage In 1892. Has
toured India, the Far East, Australia and played New
iork. British films Include: "The Faithful Heart." Gains
:.m,''"^",",/T'"' ^°°'^ Companions." 1933, Gaumont-British ;
,^'i'^ Yi^'^^ "f Grace," 1933, Twickenham; "Loyalties."
1933, ARP; "The Private Life of Henry VIII," 1933
London Film-United Artists; "Chu Chin Chow," Gains-
borough; "Lorna Doone," A.T.P. ; "Brewster's Millions,"
British and Dominions. In 1935: "Mimi" and "Drake "
BIP: "The Man Who Worked Miracles." London Films.
In 1930: "The Three Maxims." General Films; "Rem-
brandt," UA. In 1937: "Fire Over England." "Dark .Tour-
ney." "Mofmllght Sonata." UA; "Scotland Yard Com-
mands," GN; "Lonely Road," ATP.
HANSEN, CARL ERICH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HANSEN, EDMUND H.: Director of Sound. 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; b. Springfield. 111., Nov. 13, 1894; m. Dorothy
Dinwiddle; p. Henry Hansen. Eva Beaver: e. Detroit
Technical Institute. University of Florida. Consulting
engineer. Radio Corporation of America. On staff ot
Commander of U. S. Forces in European Waters; on
New York World; engineer, Fox-Case Corporation. 1926
Start In 1929 as director of Sound. Fox Film Corpora-
tion. Member: SMPB. Institute of Radio Engineers,
U. S. Naval Institute. Society of Naval Engineers.
Society of Military Engineers. Commander Communica-
tions Reserve llth Naval District.
HANSEN. GRETHE: Actress, b. Dublin, Ireland.
December 12. 1911. h. 5 feet 6 Inches; dark hair, gray
eyes. Young English actress who made screen debut in
"Love on Wheels" (1932) Gainsborough, followed bv
After Dark" (1932) Fox-British; "Rome Express"
(1932) Gaumont-British: "Waltz Time" (1933) Gaumont-
Bntlsh; "Britannia of BlUIngsEate" (1933) Gaumont-
British; "It's a Boy" (1933), Gaumont-British.
HANSEN, LARS:
Almanac.)
HANSON, CHUCK: Assistant director. In 1934: "The
Right to Live," "Big Hearted Herbert," "Journal of a
Crime," "Return of the Terror," Warner. In 1935: "G
Menj," FN; "Special Agent," "Stars over Broidwav."
Warner. In 1936: "The Singing Kid." "Bullets or Bal-
lots." "God's Country and the Woman," WB.
HANSON, OSCAR: General Manager, Allied Exhibitors
of Ontario and Associated Theatres. Ltd., president of
Empire Films, Ltd., and president. Hjinson Theatres Corp..
Ltd. b. Illinois. Picture business for 20 years, witli the
General Film Company, Mutual and Robertson-Cole, seven
years general manager Canadian Educational Pictures and
handled distribtuion for TilYany-Stahl in Canada. In 1928
general sales manager of Tiffany- Stahl. Now general man-
ager. Allied Exhibitors of Ontario and Associated Theatres,
Ltd., and president of Empire Films, Ltd.
HANSON, PAUL: Actor. b. Kent. England; h. 6
feet, 3 inches; blond hair; w. 200 pounds; by. sports. Was
mining engineer in England until joining Royal Flying
Corps during World War. Went to Canada, where he be-
came member of a stock company. Played with Herbert
Marshall in "The Voice of the Minaret." Appeared in
"Yellow," "The Skull," "Mystery Moon," and other
plays on Broadway. Played Palace with Jack Benny and
Lou Holtz. With Gloria Swanson, Adolphe Menjou. and
others in motion pictures In eastern studios. In Holly-
wood has appeared in "Cynara." "Hell Below," "Scotland
Yard." "Lost Patrol," RKO Radio.
HANSON, RAY: Actor. In 1936: "Wedding Present."
Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Han — Har
HARA, SETSUKO: Actress, r. n. Masaye Alta. b.
Yokohama. Nov. 16. 1920; p. K. Kumagai; e. girls'
high school. Joined Nikkatsu Co. in 1935. Pictures
include "The New Earth," "Tamerau Nakare Wakohdoyo."
HARBACH, OTTO: Lyrics, b. Salt Lake City, Aug.
18, 1873; e. Knox College and Columbia University; m.
Elolse Smith; was professor of English at Whitman Co',-
lege. Washington; advertising and newspaper experience.
Contributed lyrics to many shows, among them "Bright
Eyes," co-author of the libretti of "Madame Sherry," "Up
in Mabel's Room." "Kid Boots," "Rose Marie,"
"Sunny." "Song of the Flame," "No. No, Nanette."
"The Desert Song" and "The Cat and the Fiddle,"
"Golden Dawn," "Men of the Sky," Warner. Is a member
of the Society of American Dramatists and Composers. In
1935: wrote lipok and lyrics of "Roberta." RKO. In 1936:
"Rose Marie." filmed by MGM.
HARBAUGH, J. L., MRS.: Reviewer. Executive Secre-
tary. Sacramento Federation of Churches. Address: 1312-
26th Street, Sacramento, Cal. ; b. Xenla, 111., 1869; p.
Charles Friend; e. public schools In Xenla, III.: married
and has two sons. Past president of Legislative Council of
California. Past chairman of legislation of the California
Federation of Women's Clubs. Past president of Woman's
Council of Sacramento, Cal. Past president of Young
Women's Christian Association, Sacramento. Has been a
member of the Better Films Board of Sacramento since Its
inception 18 years ago. It was started in the woman's
department of the Sacramento Federation of Churches and
16 years ago turned over to the Woman's Council of
Sacramento and named the "Better Films Board of the
Woman's Council of Sacramento."
HARBEN, HUBERT: Actor. b. London. England.
.Tuly 12, 1878; e. Mill HIU School; m. Mary Jerrold ;
prior to stage debut, 1899, engaged in commercial life
has appeared In many plays among them "Milestones."
"Disraeli," "Secrets"; played Barrie repertory in
Australia with Dion Boucicault. In 1934 appeared in
"The Secret of the Loch," ABFD British. In 1935:
"Scrooge," Paramount-Julius Hagen. In 1936: "Living
Dangerously," ABP; "Dish On Our Rights." "For
Valour," Capital.
HARBORD. CARL: Actor, b. Salcombe, Devon, Eng-
land. Appeared on the stage In "Paul the First," and
"Bob-bar." Joined B. I. P. and appeared In "The Hate
Ship," "Such Is the Law" and "Tell England. In 1935:
"Heart's Desire," BIP.
HARBORD, JAMES G. (GENERAL): Chairman,
Radio Corporation of America; b. Bloomlngton, III.,
March 21, 1866; e. public schools at Bloomlngton and
of Lyon County, Kansas; graduated from Kansas State
Agricultural College, June, 1886. Taught school In
Butler County, Kansas, and was instructor at the college
from which he graduated until 1889. In military service
received many decorations including Croix de Guerre,
France, with two palms. Distinguished Service Medal.
U. S. Army and V. S. Navy, and many others. Ap-
pointed chairman of board of directors of RCA, January S.
1930; RCA Communications, Inc.; Radlomarlne Corp. of
America. Director: RCA Manufacturing Company. Inc.
NBC: Radio Keith Orpheum Corp.; Bankers Trust Co.;
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway; New York
Life Insurance Co. ; American Legion Publishing Co. ;
Colprovia Roads, Inc. Member executive committee of
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. New York Life
Insurance Co. Member of Committee. New Directors of
Western Railroads. U. S. Trustee of Northern Assurance
Co., Ltd.. of London, England. Clubs: 32nd Degreu
Mason K.T. ; Knickerbocker, Century, Riding Club,
Apawamls, Rockwood Hall, Union League Club. Young
Republican Club, National Republican Club, In New
York; Army and Navy Clubs. Manila and Metropolit.u.
Club, Washington, D. C. Address: Dogwood Lane, Rye,
New York.
HARBOU, THEA VON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARBURG, E. Y.: Song writer. In 1933 collaborated
on songs and lyrics, "Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal:
"Take a Chance," Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on
story. "Broadway Gondolier," Warner; collaborated on
songs. "Manhattan Moon," Universal. In 1936: collabo-
rated on songs and lyrics "The Singing Kid." "Stage
Struck," "Golddiggers of 1937," WS.
HARCOURT, JAMES: Actor. "The Old Curiosity
Shop." BIP. In 1937: "Men Are Not Gods," UA.
HARCUS, WILMORE C: Sensltometric Consultant.
Universal Laboratory, Universal City, Cal.: b. Paw-
tucket, R. I., Sept. 28, 1896; married; e. B. S. In
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AmeHl?in^'K.*L*i",'"''"^- Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
rCrnl. "^'^-'"'""^ ^°"=^^- 1918-1919. master signal
cinpVi P^ni-^'r^P^ u""'' supervising transmission en-
Fr^nr-i'.nn Mf ^^'^P'}°"« ^"'1 Telegrapti Company, San
Co?S?;,n^*«r P''^f s°""d engineer. Paramount i'ublix
,mfnH H^"'. ^"'u '^o^^' Studios. 192y-iaJl. Acting
Dervisor ^Tln?,'",' I'l" 1931-la^2. Sound production su-
%lZi,n^ United Artists Studio Corporation. lHJl-irM.
Sensitometric control. Universal Laboratories. 1934.
pro'd^c't.''^'^' "*''■ ^''°'"- ^" ^'''^- Vitaphone sliort
Col^n'^f.Hnn'^' r^?*'*"" y-= ^^«'»''" °f board of Radio
M«rv w»?.,"' America; b. Kansas, August 20, 18U8; p.
w»?fin.„^^^ ""^l^ •'^""^^ Harden; m. Kuth Vanderlip.
ZT, nf ^h"- ^.'"f?'" °' ^'""'i° Tribune. 1895-a8; with
New Ynrt wrM^^T^o,*' *^*""* *" ^«98, representing
riTi J™ . •°'^''' *2^ Chicago Tribune; six months spe-
» mL i^^''"""""' "' '.*'« U- S. charged with making a
in Phm .■'^P°", "" bnancial and commercial conditions
merclai. 1899-1904; vice president and editor-in-chief
?^PhT./r'"^'; J^,"*-''^- Member, New York Stock
Jf,'L''*"Se firm of Baker Weeks and Harden; member Soc.
npviinnniin^' ^^^'^'^^'^ Order Carabao; president Reynolds
Deveopment Co.; vice president, Palos Verdes Corp.;
r„ n^^* ."r,'" J5r"P-, of America. National Broadcasting
fi. "ir^H^-,*^^^^ ^°- l"^- ^^^ Radiotron Co.. Inc.. Paci-
ni„h ?1";^ ^?F^-- ^^^ Communications, RKO Corp..
Clubs: Metropolitan, India House. Sleepy Hollow Country
Phiiin''„inf ..'■'","';"„"'''„*"'* Industrial Conditions In the
I, i,?",,"^?' ^'^"^- Home: Scarborough. N. Y. Office
H2 Wall Street, New York.
fi "tt^°.^^! fUSSELL: Actor, b. Buffalo. N. Y. ; h.
n «,n,- '"'^'''., *V. ^^5 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes:
P. William and Ivatherlne Hardie, non -professionals: e.
BYDeHenrp "in"'"",^/- ^?''°?'' Catiisius High School. Stage
experience in Criminal Code," "Pagan Lady" and
?n''*l9,,^'^?.1? in Vitaphone No.' 986, "ThS N^ Account "
•■u n?- .'''■oadway to Hollywood," "Stage Mother."
... •• ^^^t"'^"'' Christopher Bean," MGM. In 1931-
Jt?„ '.'!^ ,,?J"'"' Turns." Warner: "Sequoia.- "Men in
MPm' TnS«^''-""";.„\^-'/ ■^■^^"'^''«'" '" '"e Private Car."
nR^ ." .^"^.^V ^^^'' P°'"' "f the Air." MGM; "In
Old Kentucky." Fox. In 1936: "The Harvester." "Down
to the Sea" "Meet Nero Wolfe," "Killer at Large."
Columbia; "Camille," MGM.
*lf "l!'' "'JTH: b. Columbia, S. C, Oct. 11, 1909;
P. Mrs B. W. Hardin; e. Tubman School, Augusta, Ga.
aerore his him connections real estate company and cotton
waste company. With film transportation campany, Char-
lotte. N. C. also Paramount distributing cijjEijpany.
HARDING. ANN: Actress, r. n. Anna Gately. b. Ft.
Sam Houston, Te.\as. Aug. 17, 1904. h, 5 feet, 2; blond
hair and blue-giay eyes; w, 106: dlv. Harry Bannister,
m. Werner Jan.ssen. First stage experience was with the
Provlncetown Players, remaining with them for eight
months. Her next appearance was in "Like a King." and
then she accepted an offer to play in stock In Detroit.
Other stage plays she appeared in are: "Tarnish,"
Stolen Fruit," "The Woman Disputed," and "Tlie
Trial of Mary Dugan." Screen experience started under
a contract with Pathe. and she played the feminine lead
.«. .1^*''" Bound." She also appeared In "Her Private
Affair. "War and Women," "Holiday" (1930), Pathe;
Condemned" (1929), United Artists; "Girl of the
Golden West" (1930), Warner; "East Lynne ' (1930).
Fox; in 1931: "Devotion." RKO; "Prestige," "West-
ward Passage." RKO Pathe. (1932), "The Conquerors,"
Animal Kingdom." RKO Radio, In 1933: "Double
Harness." "The Right to Romance." Radio; "When
r„ni^^ ..Sf,^^'-" MGM; "Gallant Lady," United ArtlsH;
1934: The Life of Vergie Winters," "The Fountain,"
Radio. In 1935. "Biography of a Bachelor Girl." "The
Flame Within," MGM; "Enchanted April," RKO; "Peter
Ibbetson. " Paramount. In 193fi; "The Lady Consents "
"The Witness Chair," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Love from
a Stranger," UA.
HARDING. LYN: Actor, b. Newport, Wales, October
12. 1867. h. 6 feet: dark hair and eyes. English actor
who has also played in America. British talker appear-
ances include "Sleeping Partners," "The Speckled Band."
..i.,i, f "'""" ■ "The Barton Mystery." rararaount-Britlsh:
Wild Boy" (1934) Gaumont-British. Also In 1934-
The Constant Nymph." Pox; "The Man Who Changed
His Name," Du World: "Wild Boy." G-B Productions;
■The Lash," RKO. In 19.1.5- "The Triumph of Sherlock
Holmes." GB; "Escape Me Never," B & D. In 1936:
"Spy of Napoleon," Twickenham: "The Man Who Lived
Again." GB. In 1937: "Fire Over England," UA-London
Films.
HARDIV1AN, W. H.
Exhibitor. Royal Theatre.
Frankfort, Kan.; Regent Theatre. Blue Rapids, Kan.; b.
Listowel, Ontario, Can., Sept, 27. ISiS; p. dec, e.
grammar school; married. In tailoring business as coal
maker, also merchant tailor In Frankfort, b'arted In a
airdrome in 1916, and opened the Roy^' ^ h'^'"",,,"
March 22, 1917. Bought the Regent Theatre. BIul
Rapids, in September, 1918.
HARDS, IRA: (See 19:i0-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HARDT, HARRY: Actor. Played In "Wliite Devil,"
Ufa. In VrM: 'Ein Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg,
Casino.
HARDWICK, EUGENE RUSSELL: Exhibitor. Lyceum
and Mesa Theatres, Ciovis, N. .U. ; b. lVP"»- 1^""^*^^!^,^^:
4. 1893; married; e. high school. Usher in tab hou«e
1909-10. Operator of "Store Show" in 1911. Shipping
clerk, film inspector, bookkeeper, stenographer in an inde-
pendent exchange, 1912. Musical stock company for six
months during 1913. Manager of Lyceum 1913 to ]9^J
and manager of Lyceum and Mesa Theatres .June, 19^i-
January, 1937. New Lyceum, Mesa and Plains theatres
from January, 1937.
HARDWICK, THELMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARDWICKE, SIR CEDRIC: Actor, b. Stourbridge,
England. Feb. 19. 1893: h. 5 feet 11 Inches ; brown hair
and brown eyes; m. Helena Pickard. actress; hy. reading,
e. Bridgnorth SclionI: Koyal Academy of Dramatic Art.
London. Went on stage in 1912; after war service, 1911;
18 appeared in "Apple Cart," "The Farmers Wife.
"The Barretts of Wimpole Street" and otliers. on
screen: "Dreyfus" (1931). B.I.P. and "Rome Express,
Gaumont-British. In 1933: "Orders Is Orders, Ihe
Ghoul," Gaumont-British; "The Lady Is Willing (1933)
Columbia-British; "Nell Gwyn" (1934). British and
Dominions. Went to Hollywood in November 1934, an.l
appeared in 1935 in "Becky Sharp," RKO; Les Miser-
ables," United Artists. Also In London in Peg of Old
Diury " B & D; "Bella Donna." Twickenham. In 193b.
"Things to Come," London Films-UA; "Nine Days a
Queen," GB. In 1937: "Green Ligiit, WB ; King
Solomon's Mines," GB.
HARDY. ARTHUR: Actor. In 193C: "The Amazing
Quest," UA.
HARDY, ARTHUR C. : Professor of Optics and Piio-
tography, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; b.
Worcester, Mass., December 2, 1895; married; p. Charles
C. and Helen C. Hardy; e. University of California,
AB 1917 and MA., 1919. Commanding ofBcer 23d I hoto
Section, Air Service, A.E.P. Physicist Eastman Kodak
Company, 1920-22. Professor of Optics and Phoiograph,\ .
Massachusetts Institute of Teclinology since 1922. Chair-
man, Standards Committee of Society of Motion Picture
Engineers, 1929-31. Chairman, Projection Theory Coiii-
mittee, 1931-34. Board of Editors. Journal of SMPE,
1933-37, Board of Governors 1936-38.
HARDY, J. L.: Writer. In 1936: wrote "Everything
Is Thunder," GB.
HARDY, MILDRED: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
HARDY, OLIVER: Actor, r. n. Oliver Norvelle Hardy;
b. Atlanta, Ga., January 18, 1892; h. 6 feet 1 inch;
black hair and brown eyes; w. 284 pounds; p. Emmie
Norvelle and Oliver Hardy, non -professionals; e. University
of Georgia. Athens, Ga. ; received his stage training as a
child in 1906; also a bit in Hoyfs "The Midnight Bell' ;
m. Myrtle E. Reeves, professional, formerly actress at
Universal; hy. golf, has won 24 cups and two gold medals,
and in 1924 in a tournament of the West Coast Industry
won over Bill Farnum by one stroke with 350 actors par-
ticipating. He was in stock four years, after which he
formed his own singing act with which he toured the
South. He started in pictures In Jacksonville as featured
comedian with Raymond McKee, Lubin. Got an offei
when hli own act closed and was asked to go to Aus-
tralia for booking, stayed there three years. Edwin
Carewe was leading man at the same time In another unit,
directed by George Nichols; later did a series of two
reel Vim comedies with Harry Myers and Rosemary
Theby. In 1915 In Ithaca for Pathe. co-featured in Wal-
llngford series with Burr Mcintosh. Max Figman, LoUta
Robinson and others. Also played with Tryon at Roach.
At Vitagraph from 1918 until Vltagraph sold to Warner
In 1925. directing and co-directing most with Semon.
Last work before going to Roach was with Buck Jonei In
Fox features. Now under long term contract with Roach
starring in Laurel-Hardy comedies. "The Rogue Song."
MGM; "Berth Marks,'" "They Go Boom," "Angora
Love," and In 1929 In "Men o' War," "Night Owls,"
1930 In "Blotto," "The Brats." "Below Zero." "Hay
Wire," MGM Laurel and Hardy, Hal Roach Comedies;
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(1932) "Pack Up Your Troubles," MOM. In 1933:
■'The Devil's Brother," and MOM short product. In
' 1934: "Sons of the Desert," "Hollywood Party." "Babes
in Toyland" and MGM short features. In 1935: MGM
short features; "Bonnie Scotland," MGM. In 1936: "The
Bohemian Girl," "Our Relations," MGM. In 1937: "Way
Out West," MGM.
HARE. ERNIE: Actor. Appeared In "Bambling
'Round Radio Row," 1933, Vitaphone. In 1937: Columbia
short product.
HARE, LUMSDEN: Actor. b. Cashel, Ireland,
October 17, 1875; e. St. Demestans, London, England;
married; has lived In New York and London. Has had
30 years of stage experience, nine years with Charles
Frohman and seven with Wm. A. Brady. Entered pictures
In 1916. Pictures Include: Colonel in "The Black Watch,"
Tom Holworthy in "Girls Gone Wild," "Masquerade,"
Rear Admiral Randall In "Salute," Fox; Judge Allen
in "The Sky Hawk," Fox; "Crazy That Way," "So
This is London," "Scotland Yard," and "Always Good-
bye," all Fox; "Svengali," Warner; "Charlie Chan Car-
ries On," and "Under Suspicion," Fox; "The Road to
Singapore," Warner; "Arrowsmith," United Artists; "The
Silent Witness," Fox. In 1933: "International House,"
"College Humor," Paramount. In 1934: "His Double
Life," Paramount; "Man of Two Worlds," "The Little
Minister." RKO; "The House of Rothschild." "Clive of
India," United Artists; "Black Moon," Columbia. In
1935: "Folies Bergere," UA-20th Century; "Lives of a
Bengal Lancer," "The Crusades," Paramount: "Cardinal
Richelieu," United Artists-20th Century; "Lady Tubbs,"
Universal; "She," "Freckles," "The Three Musketeers,"
RKO; "The Bishop Misbehaves." MGM. In 1936:
"Professional Soldier," "Under Two Flags," "Lloyds
of London," 20th Cent. -Fox; "The Princess Comes Across."
Paramount; "The Last of the Mohicans," UA. In 1937:
"The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
HARE, ROBERTSON: Actor. b. London, England.
December 17, 1891; h. 5 feet, 5% inches; brown eyes. On
English stage since 1911. Member of Aldwych Theatre
farce team. On screen: "Rookery Nook" (1929): "On
Approval" (1930) ; "Plunder" and "A Night Like This "
(1931); "Thark" (1932) "Just My Luck." (1933). "A
Cup of Kindness," (1934). Gaumont-Britlsh. "Turkcv
Time," "Friday the 13th," GB. In 1935: "Dirty Work."
"Oh! Daddy," "Car of Dreams," Gaumont-British. In
1937: "Aren't Men Beasts," film and stage play.
HARGRAVE, ROY: Actor, writer, composer, director,
b. New York City. July 16. 1908; e. private schools In
and around New York, and two months Williams College;
by. yachting. Became assistant to Robert Milton and
Edgar Selwyn. Appeared in plays including "The Big
Fight," "Houseparty," of which he is also co-author,
"With Privileges," revival of "An American Tragedy,"
and "Blind Alley." Author of play, "A Boom In Red
and White," presented on New York stage. Also writes
fiction. Composed piano suite.
HARI, WILFRED: Actress, r.n. Wilfred Horiuchi. b.
Lawal, Kauai, Hawaii, Sept. 3, 1909; h. 5 ft., 8 in.; w.
135 lbs.; black hair and brown eyes; h. writing; e. A.B.,
University of California. Was on stage. In 1934: "Melody
in Spring," Paramount; "Affairs of a Gentleman," Uni-
versal. In 1935: "Enter Madame," Paramount; "Man-
Eating Tiger," Fox. In 1936: "Theodora Goes Wild,"
"Cowboy Star," Columbia. In 1937: "Venus Makes
Trouble," Columbia.
HARKER. GORDON: Actor. b. London, August 7,
1885; medium height; fair hair and blue eyes; hy. read-
ing; p. Joseph and Sarah Harker; father, theatrical scenic
artist; e. Ramsay Grammar school. On stage since 1902.
Entered motion pictures in 1927. Appeared in "The
Crooked Billet" (1927), Gainsborough; "Taxi for Two,"
3ainsborough; "Elstree Calling," B.I.P. ; "The Squeaker,"
iritish Lion; "The Stronger Sex," Gainsborough; "Th«
?V Plan," Burlington Films; "Third Time Lucky,"
jainsborough; "The Sport of Kings," Gainsborough;
•The Ringer," British Lion; "The Calendar," British
Lion; "The Man They Couldn't Arrest," Gainsborough;
"Jack o' Lantern," 'Twickenham Films; "Escape," A.
R. P. In 1932: "Whlteface," British Lion; "Love on
Wheels," Gainsborough, and "Rome Express"; In 1933:
"The Lucky Number Rritannla of Billingsgate,"
"Friday the Thirteenth" (1933). In 1934: "My 01.1
Dutch," "Road-House," "Dirty Work," all GB ; "Criminal
at Large," Helber Productions; "Squibs," Twickenham.
In 1935: "The Lad," GB; "Admirals All." "Wolfs
Clothing," "The Phantom Light," Gainsborough; "Boys
Will Be Boys," "Hyde Park Corner." In 1936: "The
Amateur Gentleman," UA and "Two's Company." "Mil-
lions." Wilcox; "Beauty and the Barge," Twickenham.
In 1937: "The Frog," Wilcox.
HARKINS, DWIGHT E.: Exhibitor. State Theatre.
Tempe, Ariz.; b. PleasantvlUe, Ohio. Jan. 24. 1915; e.
high school and two years college; married. Was printer,
radio operator, musician, orchestra leader, radio an-
nouncer, sound technician. Opened present State Theatre
in 1933, after it had been closed several years. Built
Airdrome at Tempe Beach, summer of 1934. Now owner.
manager, projectionist, sound man and janitor at State
theatre, owning and operating since age of 18.
HARKRIDER, JOHN W.: Art director, designer; b.
Abilene, Texas, November 16. 1900; height, 5 feet 10
inches; weight. 175 lbs.; brown hair, brown eyes; h.
swimming, wrestling; p. Coke W. Harkrider; e. Uni-
versity of Southern California. Stage productions: tor
Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. Dedicatory performance. Paramount
theatre. New York, 1926, also for Gilbert Miller, A. C.
Blumenthal and Peggy Fears; London production, 1933.
Motion picture productions: for Samuel Goldwyn:
"Whoopee" 1930; "Roman Scandals" 1933; "Nana" 1933.
For Paramount: "Glorifying the American Girl" 1929.
For MGM: "The Great Ziegfeld" 1936. For Universal:
"Top of the Town" 1937; "Three Smart Girls" 1936;
"As Good As Married" 1937; "Love in a Bungalow"
1937; "Hippodrome" 1937; "Mr. Broadway" 1937;
"Riviera" 1937; "My Man Godfrey" 1936; "Showboat"
1936; "Little Man, What Now?" 1934. For RKO-
Radio: "Swing Time" 1936. Also for many pageants
and Little Theatre productions. Played juvenile leads
in the following screen productions: "Cleopatra," Fox,
1917; "The Red Rose," Pox, 1918; "The Little Ameri-
can." Famous Players-Lasky, 1916; "Don't Change Y'our
Husband," Famous Players-Lasky, 1918; "Heads in
Pawn," "Madame Who." "A Man's Man." Paralta,
1918. Also played in Triangle. Brunton, Ince, VitaRraph,
McGown, Universal, and D. W. Griffith productions.
HARLAN, KENNETH: Actor. b. Boston, Mass.,
July 26, 1898; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 185 pounds; p. Rita W. Harlan, professional,
and George W. Harlan, non-professional; e. St. Francis
high school, Brooklyn, N. Y., Fordham University, New
Vork City; m. Doris Booth, non -professional; hy. swim-
ming, golfing, tennis, horseback riding and squash, col-
lecting tinfoil for charities. Stage experience started at
age of 7 with ,Tulia Arthur in "More Than Queen."
In films: 1917 with Triangle in "Betsy's Burglar," with
Constance Talmadge; "Finders Keepers," with Bessie
Love; "The Flame of the Yukon," with Dorothy Dalton;
series of pictures at Universal; "The Hoodlum," for
Goldwyn Pictures, with Mary Pickford; "The Penalty,"
with Lon Chaney, for Preferred Pictures Corp. ; In series
including "White Man," "The Virginian," "The Broken
Wing" ; with Joseph M. Schenck in "Dangerous Business,"
"Mama's Affair," "Lessons In Love," with Constance
Talmadge; "The Sap," "Bobbed Hair," "The Fighting
Ranger," and others for Warner Bros. Talking pictures:
"Under Montana Skies." and "Paradise Island" for
Tiffany, and "Finger Prints," for Universal; (1932)
"Widow in Scarlet." Mayfair. In 1935: "Cappy Ricks
Returns," Republic; "Wanderer of the Wasteland," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Man Hunt." "The Walking Dead,"
"Song of the Saddle," "The Case of the Velvet Claws,"
"Public Enemy's Wife," "China Clipper," WB; "San
Francisco." MGM; "They Met in a Taxi," Columbia;
"Hideaway Girl." "Trail Dust," Paramount. In 1937:
"Penrod and Sam," "Marked Woman," WB.
HARLAN, OTIS: Actor, b. Zanesville, Ohio, Decem-
ber 29, 1865. h. 5 feet 5 inches; mixed gray hair and
brown eyes; w. 190 pounds; e. Zanesville high school and
Kenyon college in Ohio, also Gambier Military academy
and Yale; m. Nellie Harvey, non-professional; hy. his
daughter, Marian. Abroad five times in 39 years. With
Weber and Fields, Anna Held and Elsie Janis. Also In
"What Happened to Jones," "A Black Sheep," "A Trip
to Chinatown," "Baby Mine" and "Folies Bergere."
Has been in pictures thirteen years. Among his anpearancei:
in "The Port of Dreams," and "Good Morning, Judge";
in 1929 In "Show Boat," "Broadway," "Clear the Decks,"
"Girl Overboard," "His Lucky Day," "Barnum Was
flight," "Mississippi Gambler," Universal; in 1930 In
"Take the Heir," Big 4; "Dames Ahoy," "Embarrassing
Moments," "King of Jazz," "Mountain Justice," "Parade
of the West," Universal; "Barber John's Boy" Warner;
in 1931: "The Big Shot," Pathe; "Racing Youth," Uni-
versal; "Air Eagles," "Pardners," "The Gland Parade,"
"Ex Rooster." Played In "Loose Ankles," First National.
In 1933: "Laughing at Life," Mascot; "The Sin of
Nora Moran." Majestic; "Marriage on Approval," Freuler.
In 1934: "Let's Talk It Over," Universal; "The Old
Fa.shioned Way," Paramount. In 1935: "The Hoosier
.Schoclmaster." Monogram; "Diamond Jim, ' Universal; "A
Midsummer Night's Dream," Warner. In 1936: "Can This
Be Dixie?" 20th Century-Fox.
HARLAN, RICHARD: Director, b. Lima, Peru, April
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19, 1900; e. La Salle, at Havana, Cuba, Clason Point In
New York and University of Pennsylvania In Philadelphia;
m. Rosita Gill, motion picture actress; h. 5 feet 7 inches;
w. 138 Dounds; black hair, brown eyes; hy. sculpture and
liainti'ig, has exhibited works in Cuba and New York.
Started in motion pictures as assistant director with
Uichard Barthelmess' company in 1921; worked in that
rapacity until 1924; went to Famous Players at Astoria.
Long Island, as assistant to Edward Sutherland on
Thomas Meighan pictures; in 1925 went to Cuba to
organize the Pan-American Pictures, producing and direct-
ing independent pictures for over two years; to California
in 1927 and worked as assistant director with First Na-
tional; then with Henry King as production manager on
two pictures for United Artists; went on long-teun con-
tract with Fox In July, 1930, directing Spanish pictures;
made the following for Fox; "Friendship." "The Valiant,"
"The Man Who Came Back," also Spanish version of
"East Lynne" for Fox. Under long term contract at Uni-
versal In charge of foreign productions. Directed Spanish
"East of Borneo" for Universal. In 193.5: assistant direc-
tor "Rose of the Rancho." "The Devil Is a Woman,"
Paramount. In 1936: assistant director "My American
Wife," "Poppy," "The Plainsman," Paramount.
HARLE, PAUL AUGUSTE- Publisher and Editor. La
Cini'matographie Francaise. Paris h Aneoulemp (Cha-
rente), Sept. 19, 1891: e. Bachelor of Sclenrp- married,
has two children. Director of La Cln£matographle Pran-
aise since July, 1924.
HARLEY, FRANCIS L.: Executive. Managing direc-
tor. Twentieth Century-Fox, London, b. North Wales,
Pa., U. S. A., Feb. 8. 1895; took his B.A. degree at the
University of Pennsylvania and graduated there in 1915.
Entered U. S. Army; ambulance driver for nearly two
years on French front. After Armistice, spent a year in
Poland with American Red Cross. From 1920 to 1925.
Mediterranean manager of Washburn Crosby, flour millers,
with ofBces in Constantinople, Athens and Alexandria.
Entered services of Fox Film Corporation in 1926 and
went to England in 1927, spending several months as
student and salesman under W. J. Hutchinson and visiting
all Fox British branches and making contact with exhib-
itors. Summer 1927. assistant to managing director in
Fox Paris office and in spring of 1929 appointed Near
Eastern manager with offices at Athens. December, 1930,
managing director for Fox in Brazil, headquarters at
Rio de Janeiro. Returned to Paris as managing director
of French company In April, 1935. Appointed to London
in February, 193C.
HARLING, W. FRANKE: Music Composer. In 1933
handled music for "Cradle Song," Paramount; "Uy
Candlelight," Universal. In 1934 wrote music for "Stin-
garee," RKO. In 1935: music, "So Red the Rose," Para-
mount.
HARLOW, JEAN: Actress, r. n. Harlean Carpentiei ;
h. Kansas City, Missouri, March 3, 1911: h. 5 ft. 2%
inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; p.
Mrs. Jean Bello. mother. Educated at Barstow School of
Kansas City, and Ferry Hall of Lake Forest, Illinois; ro.
I'aul Bern, dec; div. Harold G. Rosson. cameraman; hy.
golf, dancing, riding and swimming. Stage experience
started in school dramatics in which she specialized in
voice. She came to Hollywood in 1929. Howard HugheF
was looking for a leading lady to replace Greta Nissen In
the revised version of "Hell's Angels. ' She underwent
tests and won the role, and went under contract to the
Caddo Company; feminine lead in "Hells Angels" oppo
site Ben Lyon and James Hall; "The Saturday Night Kid"
(1929), Paramount: "The Tublic Enemy" (1931), Warner;
in 1931: "The Secret Six," MGM; "The Iron Man,"
Universal; "Goldie," Fox; "Platinum Blonde," Columbia;
"Three Wise Girls," Columbia; "City Sentinel," MGM;
(1932). "The Beast of the City," "Red Headed Woman,"
"Red Dust," MGM; (1933) "Bombshell." "Dinner at
Eight." "Hold Your Man," MGM. In 1934: "The Gi=-'
from Missouri. ' MGM. In 1935: "Reckless," "China
Seas." MGM. In 1936; "Riff Raff." "Wife Versus Sec-
retary." "Suzy." "Libeled Lady," MGM. In 1937: "Per-
sonal Property," MGM. Died June 7, 1937, in Holly-
wood.
HARMAN, PAT H.: Actor. r. n. Plummer Hull
Harman; b. Lewiston, 111., February 3. 1890; h. 5 feet
11V4 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 207 pounds; p.
Elizabeth and John H. Harman, professionals; e. Lewis-
town high school. Bloomington normal and received his
stage training in minstrel shows appearing with his father;
hy. athletics, dancing, swimming, golf, horseback riding
and playing bass drum with Ellis Band. Stage experi-
ence with Al G. Fields Minstrels, Dockstader MinstreU,
Gackman and Foos Carnival Company. Robinson Circus.
Col. Uden Wild West Show, performing and playing on
bass drum. Started in pictures doubling for Mahon
Hamilton with Kinemacolor; also appeared In "Nathan
Hale," "The Freshman," "Courtmartialed," "The Warn-
ing," "Weary River," "Sal of Singapore." "The tin
Warning," "Show Folks," "When a Man's a Man," "The
Duke Steps Out." "Synthetic Sin." "Water Front,"
"The Side Show" and "Homesick." In many comedirt
on the Mack Sennett lot and in "The Eternal Struggle,"
"The Silent Watcher," "Sunset Pass" (1929), Para-
mount. In 1934 appeared In "I Hate Women," Gold-
.smith.
HARMER. LILLIAN: Actress. In 1933 In "Jennie
Gerhardt." "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. Ap-
peared in 1934 in "Forsaking AH Others," MGM. Had
considerable stage experience with May Robson 21 years
ago. In 1935: "Three Kids and a Queen," Universal. In
1936: "Riff Raff." MGM; "Don't Get Personal." Uni-
versal; "Little Miss Nobody," 20th Century-Fox; "Dancing
Feet," Republic; "Fugitive in the Sky," "The Great
O'Malley." WB; "Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio.
HARMON, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARMON, MANNY; Actor. r. n. Manny Horwitz.
b. Philadelpliia, Aug. 4, 1908; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 190
pounds; black hair and eyes; hy. sports; e. Los Angeles
High Scliooi, U. S. C. School of Music. Was band
leader. Pictures Include: "Reckless," "Broadway Melody,
1936." "Going Hollywood," "Dangerous Number," "Sadie
McKee," "Dancing Ladles," MGM; "Follow the Fleet,"
"Walking on Air," "Hurrah for Love," "Down to the
Last Jot," "Missus America." "There Goes my Girl."
•Shall We Dance" RKO; "Champagne Waltz," I'ara-
mount; "Private Number," Fox.
HARNSON. KATHLEEN: Actress. In 1936: "Every-
body Dance," GB.
HAROLD, SCOTT: Actor. In 1937: "Thls'll Make You
Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
HAROLDE. RALF: Actor. b. Pittsburgh, Pa.; h.
5 feet, 11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 160 pounds;
p. non-professional; e. Pittsburgh schools; div. non-pro-
fessional; hy. riding, boxing, motoring, pistol shooting,
flrearms collecting. First stage experience was at the
ago of 16. After spending a year in the Marine Corps
returned to the stage for 12 years. Appeared In these
plays: "The Outsider," "The Green Goddess." "Seventh
Heaven," "The Man Who Came Back," "The Fool," "The
Hindu," "Civilian Clothes," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,"
"Silence," "The Boomerang," "The Front Page." Played
one bit In the silent pictures In "Babe Comes Home,"
and has had three years In talkers. Appeared in
"Framed," "Dlxiana." "Check and Double Check,"
"Hook, Line and Sinker." In 1933: "Picture Snatcher,"
Warner; "The Deluge,'" Radio; "Cheating Blondes,"
Majestic; "Night Flight." MGM; "I'm No Angel."
Paramount. In 1934: "Jimmy the Gent," "He Wag Her
Man," Warner; "The Witching Hour." "She Loves Me
Not." Paramount; "Once to Every Bachelor," Liberty:
'Baby Take a Bow," Fox. In 1935: "Great God Gold."
Republic (Monogram; "Stolen Harmony." Paramount;
"Silk Hat Kid," Fox; "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox;
"A Tale of Two Cities," MGM. In 1936: "Song and
Dance Man," "Human Cargo." "Fifteen Maiden Lane."
20th Cent. -Fox; "A Man Betrayed." Republic; "The
Accusing Finger," Paramount; "Our Relations," MGM.
In 1937: "Her Husband Lies." Paramount.
HARPER, WILLIS H.: Pen name, "Major." Motion pic-
ture editor. Morning News. Florence. S. C. ; b. Timmons-
vllle, S. C, March 27, 1906; p. dec; e. Tlmmonsville;
married. In newspaper work 13 years.
HARRIGAN, NEDDA: Actress, b. New York City; h.
5 feet, 5 inches; black hair and dark brown eyes; w. 125
pounds; e. New York City schools and National Park Sem-
inary; m. Walter Connolly, professional. Appeared on
stage In "A Woman of No Importance," "The Children's
Tragedy," "Dracula," "The Squall." "Is Zat So?." "A
Hat, A Coat. A Glove," and others. On screen In Co-
lumbia's "I'll Fix It." In 1936: "The Case of the Black
Cat." "Fugitive In the Sky." WB; "Charlie Chan at the
Opera," 20th Cent. -Fox.
HARRIGAN, ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Cardinal
Richelieu." UA-20th Century.
HARRIGAN, WILLIAM: Actor, b. New York City,
March 27, 1894; h. 5 feet 10% inches; brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 162 pounds; p. Edward Harrlgan, actor,
and his mother was the daughter of Dave Braham, com-
poser; e. New York Military Academy and Polytechnic
Institute In Brooklyn; married; hy. sailing. During the
war served a year and a half overseas. Stage experience:
"The Acquittal," "The Dove" (1929), and others. On
screen In "Nix on Dames," "On the Level," "Born
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Reckless" (1930), Pox. In 1933: "Pick Up." "The
Girl In 419," "Disgraced," Paramount; "The Invlslhle
Man," Universal. In 1935: "G Men," FN; "Stranded."
Warner; "Silic Hat Kid," Fox; "His Family Tree," RKO;
"Tlie Melody Lingers On," UA-Rellance; "Whipsaw,"
MGM. In 1936: "Pranliie and Johnnie," Republic.
HARRINGTON, HARRY A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Piu-
ture Almanac.)
HARRINGTON, JOHN: Actor. Played In Vitaphone
No. 1003. "Strong Arm." In 1936: "Women Are Trouble,"
MGM; "The Big Game." RKO-Radlo. In 1937: "Coun-
terfeit Lady," Columbia; "Step Lively^ Jeeves," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
HARRINGTON, JOHN SPENCER: Manager of film
and accessory department. Monogram Pictures, b. Phila-
delphia, June 21. 1895; married; e. high school. Was
farmer; also surveyor for Dupont Delaware Highway
Commission. Universal Laboratory at Bayonne, N. J.,
until 1915. Arrow Film Corp. in Tonkers and New
York until 1918. U. S. Army overseas with 113th
Infantry, 29th Division until 1919. Returned to Arrow
Film Corp.; Rayart Pictures; Monogram; Republic. In
1936 returned to Monogram as manager of film and
accessory department.
HARRINGTON, JOSEPH: Actor. b. Manchester.
N. H. ; h. 5 feet 6Vi Inches; Iron gray hair and hazel
eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Lowell, Mass. Was on the stage
'or 39 years. Entered pictures In 1918. Pictures Include;
"The Young Rajah," Paramount; "The Man of Action,"
"The Sunshine Trail." Ince; "Richard the Llon-
Heartcd," Associated Authors; "Itching Palms," "Laugh-
ing at Danger," "The Broadway Gallant," FBO; "Hearts
Aflame," "The Idle Rich," MGM; "The Freshman."
"Gold from Weepah." Pathe.
HARRINGTON. MERLE RUSSELL: Exhibitor. Ava-
lon Theatre, Clatskanie, Ore.; b. San Jose, Cal., Oct. 17.
1899; p. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Harrington; e. grammar
school, high school, one terra Oregon State College, major-
ing in chemical engineering, also musical education.
Played In orchestras. Played organ in theatres until talk-
ing pictures came In. Opened Grand Theatre, Salem, Ore..
operating for 11 months. To State Theatre in Portland,
two years, then to Roseway Theatre, Portland. Operated
country store service, then to Avalon Theatre. January
1934, present position.
HARRINGTON SISTERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, AVERILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, BEN: Booking Manager, Masterpiece, Phila-
delphia, b. Russia, July 15, 1898; married; e. partly in
Russian schools and continued in American grammar schools.
Formerly property boy with vaudeville acts. Started 1911 as
rewind boy. Became shipping clerk. Attractive Feature
Film Exchange. Clerk. World Film, four years; in charge
of shipping department one year. 1917. joined Masterpiece
Film Attractions as shipping clerk. 1922, became booker
until 1934. Now booking manager and special represen-
tative of sales department,
HARRIS, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, C. FRANK: Seattle Branch Manager, Edu-
cational Film Exchanges, Inc.; b. Pasco, Wash.. March
30, 189S; married; e. University of Montana. M. S. C.
Theatrical furnishing business. Salesman, First National-
Warner Brothers, Fox, F.B.O., B. F. Shearer Co.
HARRIS, DUNCAN G.: Member of the Board of
Directors of Paramount Publix Corporation.
HARRIS. EDNA IH.: Actress. In 1936: "Green Pas-
tures," WB.
HARRIS, ELMER: Writer. In 1931: "Stepping Out,"
MGM. In 1932: collaborated on "Skyscraper Souls."
MGM: screen play "Society Girl," Fox. In 1933: "The
Barbarian," MGM. In 1934: "Cross Country Cruise."
Universal; collaborated on screen play of "Looking for
Trouble," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935: 'Xet
'Em Have It." UA-Reliance. In 1936: screen play "Three
Wise Guys." MGM
HARRIS, FRANK: President, Harris Amusement Co.,
Former State Senator. Public official 25 years. Harris
Amusement Company owns and operates 18 theatres.
HARRIS, FRANK H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, GEORGIE: Actor. b. London, England,
June 19, 1898; h. 4 feet 11 inches; dark brown eyes and
brown hair; w. 106 pounds; e. In London; hy. boxing,
football and tennis. Stage career: Seventeen years In
vaudeville, musical comedy and drama. 5 years Fox Films.
"Grand Parade." Radio; "Sweepstakes," Radio; "The Yel-
low Ticket," Fox. With Bebe Daniels In stage show "The
Last of Mrs. Cheyney." Now in England, where screen
appearances include "Don't Be a Dummy" (1933) and
■I Adore You" (1933). both for Warner-FN-British. In
1935: "Doctor's Orders," "Radio Parade," British Inter-
national; "Captain Bill," "One Good Turn," and "Big
Hearted Bill," A.B.F.D. ; "Happy Days," A.T.P. ; "Full
Tilt," Pathe; "The Stoker," "Strictly Illegal," GB; "The
Reverse Be My Lot," Columbia: "Rhythm Racketeer,"
Rock; "French Leave," Pathe-BIP.
HARRIS, HARRY A.: Harris Circuit. Broadway and
138th St., New York City; b. N. Y. C, November 4,
1892; e. public and high schools. Mercantile. Exhibitor
for the last 17 years.
HARRIS, H. H.: Writer. In 1935: story, "Stone of
Silver Creek," Universal.
HARRIS. IRVIN H.: Harrls-Voeller Theatres, Inc.,
Burley, Idaho: b. Evanston, Wyo., January 20, 1896:
married and has two children; e. U. S. A. C, Logan
Utah. Was bill clerk, cashier, agent. Union Pacific Rail
road. Transportation Department, timekeeper, chief clerk
district offices; head timekeeper, assistant chief clerk
division offices. Manager. Strand theatre. Evanston
Wyo., February, 1921, to July 1, 1924. Manager, Burley
and Orpheum theatres, Burley, Idaho, July 1, 1924, to
present time. Film buyer, Harris-Voeller theatres, com-
prising theatres which were located at Evanston. Wyo., and
Burley. Buhl, Rupert. Idaho and Jerome. Idaho. Aho
general manager. Harris-Voeller theatres. Director, Borley
(ihamber of Commerce; vice-president. Southern Idaho, Inc.;
past president. Burley Rotary Club; past president. Burley
Country Club; past president. Burley Chamber of Commerce;
past commander, Burley Post No. 17, American Legion;
director. National Hotel Co. a Harrls-Voeller Corporation.
HARRIS, JACK: Chief Film Editor. Twickenham Film
Studios, b. England. 1904; married. Joined motion pic-
ture industry in 1921 with Gaumont Company, and for
many years worked in all departments of the studio on
art direction, continuity, camera, scenario, cutting and
acting. To Twickenham Studios In 1929 as assistant di-
rector, later becoming film editor.
HARRIS. JACK, and HIS BAND: In 1935: "Two
Hearts in Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated British.
HARIRIS, MARCIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, MARILYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, MARION: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS, MILDRED: Actress. b. Cheyenne, Wyo.,
November 29, 1902 ; e. public schools and convent In Los
Angeles, specializing in English, French and voice; h. 5
feet 4% inches; w. 118 pounds; dark blue eyes, blond
hair; div. Charles Chaplin; m. Everett Terence McGovern.
Entered pictures at nine years of age; played in "Fools'
Paradise," "Price of a Good Time," "Lingerie," "Melody
of Love," "Heart of a Follies Girl," "Power of the
Press" (1929), Betty in "No, No, Nannette" (1930),
First National; "Ranch House Blues" (1930), Pathe:
Rodes Comedies; Bunny in "Side Street," Radio. In
1935: "Lady Tubbs," Universal.
HARRIS, MILTON S.: Director of publicity and adver-
tising, Loew's Cleveland Theatres; b. KlshneCf, Russia,
Feb. 1, 1891; e. public school. New York City. Commercial
high school, Brooklyn, and attended College of the City of
New York. News reporter, Brooklyn Dally Eagle, Brooklyn
Times. Brooklyn Standard Union, New York American and
New York World. Assistant general manager, Shubert
Theatres Corp. Was director of publicity, William Fox
Metropolitan Circuit (12 theatres). Director of publicity.
Fox theatre. St. Louis. Went on road for Columbia Pic-
tures exploiting "It Happened One Night."
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HARRIS, MITCHELL:
Almanac.)
HARRIS, PHIL: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Melody
Cruise," Radio. In 1936: Vitaphone short product.
HARRIS. RADIE: Writer, b. New York City; golden
brown hair and brown eyes; e. Calhoun School for Girls.
Iptervlewed stars, including Robert Taylor. Errol Flynn,
Henry Fonda, Ethel Merman, and others. Other afBlia-
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tions include '■Daily Variety." "N. Y. Runaround."
■Screen Guide, '■ '■Radiogiaras" ; also feature articles for
Central Press Association.
HARRIS. RAY: Writer, r. n. Baymond Sallee Har
rls; b. Sept. 11. 1890; h. 6 feet; brown hair and grey
eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Junius B. Harris, publisher and
newspaper owner, (dec); e. Sacramento iligh School, and
Stanford University. I'JlO. Reporter on San Francisco
Examiner, and San Francisco Call. Went east to do
publicity work for Booklovers Company. Publicity ar.d
magazine circulation work under firm Raymond S. Harr's
and Company. During war did film work under Georwe
Creel, for government. Wrote magazine stories for Cen-
tury. Adventure, etc. Worked on Outing Chester I'ic-
lures. C. C. Burr, First National, three years east with
Paramount, and was brought to Coast by Paramount In
IttiT. Films Include "The Quarterback," "The Potters."
■"Shanghai Bound," "Someone to Love." "Sailor^s Holi-
day,' •■Wedding Rings, ■■ 'Bride of the Regiment," "False
Madonna," "No Man of Her Own," "Undercover Man/'
In 1933-34: "He Learned About Women." "Three Cor-
nered Moon," "Many Happy Returns," "We're Rich
Again," "Let's Get Married," "Enchanted April," "Spring
Ttnic.' In 1935: ■'Hooray for Love,^' "Musiciana" ; col-
laborated on screen play "Laddie." RKO; collaborated on
screen play "The Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount.
In 1936: collaborated on "Ticket to Paradise," Republic;
•■Dancing Pirate, RKO -Radio.
HARRIS. R. R.: Writer. In 1935: story "Stone of
Silver Creek. ■' Universal.
HARRIS, ROBERT: Associate producer and writer. In
1935: associate producer, wrote original story, and col-
laborated on adaptation, '■The Werewolf of London." asso-
ciate producer, and collaborated on original story and
adaptation "Manhattan Moun.^^ Universal. In 1937: asso-
ciate producer ■■Whens Your Birthday'?" RKO-Radio.
HARRIS. SYBIL: Actress. In 1936: "Postal Inspec-
tor." Universal.
HARRIS. SYLVAN: Editor, Society of Motion Picture
Engineers, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City; b. Phila-
delphia, Pa., May 5, 1898; married; e. University of
Per.nsyivania, B.A., BS. In E. E. Engaged in power
maintenance work, Mldvale Steel & Ordnance Co., Phila-
delphia, 1917-18; Leeds and Northrup, 1918; technical
editor, "Lefax," 1922-23; managing editor, "Radio News,"
1923-25; director or (radio) research and design, Stewart-
Warner Speedometer Corp.. Chicago 1926-27; laboratories
of Brandes Products Corp. (Kolster), 1927-30. Editor and
office manager. Society of Motion Picture Btaglneers, since
1930, and The Journal of the Society.
HARRIS, T. C: Managing Editor. The Times, St.
Petersburg, Fla. b. Virginia; p. Mrs. M. C. Harris;
married, two children.
HARRIS. THERESA: Actress. Appeared In "Baby
Face," "Private Detective 62," Warner; "Blood Money."
United Artlsts-20th Century.
HARRIS. TOMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRIS. VAL: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HARRIS. WINIFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRISON, A. JR.: President, Harcol Motion Picture
Industries, Inc., 600 Baronne St., New Orleans, La.; b.
Brenham, Texas, June 29, 1892; married and has two
children; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. Harrison, Sr. ; e. Texas
public school, 1 year; 10 years. New York public schools
and College of the City of New York. Started as office
boy. New York Life Insurance Co.; moved South again;
studied stenography, did secretarial work In railroad,
produce, lumber; secretary to editor of the Times Pica-
yune, morning newspaper; considerable reportorlal experi-
ence. Organized Harcol Motion Picture Industries, Inc..
1915, under name of Harcol Film Company and has been
actively managing the company ever since. Over 1.800
scenarios have been written and executed by A. Harrison.
Jr. He has made a great many educational films, and
amassed a library of negatives of nearly two million feet.
Also produces News Items in the South and for many
years edited, titled and Issued from the New Orleans plant
editions of Pathe News. He also edits Harcol Sound News.
Releases of "sliorts" have been made through Columbia
Pictures. Producing one and two-reelers on agriculture.
America, and travelogues in color, also industrial films
in sound and color.
HARRISON, CAREY: Actor. In 1936: "Pepper," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
Har— Har
HARRISON, DOANE: Film editor. In 1935: "Four
Hours to Kill," "Annapolis Farewell," "Collegiate,"
Paramount. In 1936: "13 Hours By Air," "The Texas
Hangers," Paramount.
HARRISON. HELEN: Publicity, b. New York City;
c. Nfcw York City. Started in film industry with Pathe.
In 1929 was appointed syndicate and fashion publicity
editor and in January. 1930. was appointed fan publicity
editor of the same company. In September, 1931, joined
Big 4 as general publicity director handling publicity for
12 westerns and eight melodramas yearly and became
advertising and publicity director of Freuler Film Asso-
ciates, Inc., In September,- 1932, with a schedule of 24
features. In July, 1935, joined First Division and when
Grand National was formed in April, 1936, became fan
publicity editor also handling national newspaper publicity
and editing the company's house organ. Contributes articles
to several of the leading fan and fiction publications.
,\Itrnber, Associated Motion Picture Advertisers.
HARRISON, IRMA A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRISON, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HARRISON, KATHLEEN: Actress. b. Blackburn.
England. Feb. 23, 1898; e. Clapham High School and
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. First British talker was
"Hobson's Choice." 1931, BIP. Others: "Aren't We All,"
1932, Paramount-British; "The Man From Toronto, " 1933.
"The Ghoul," 1933. both Gaumont-British. In 1934: "The
Great Defender," BIP. In 1935: ""Line Engaged." British
Lion; "Broken Blossoms." Twickenham. In 1936: "The
Tenth Man." ABP; ""Everybody Dance," "Aren't Men
Beasts," "Wanted." In 1937: "Night Must Fall." MGM.
HARRISON, PETER S.: Trade Journalist, b. Greece,
e. public schools In Constantinople. Went to London about
1901 and In time reached this country. Worked as an
Iron moulder In Brooklyn, Watervliet, N. Y., Troy, N. Y..
Rutland, Vt., and Schenectady, N. Y., casting some ot
the biggest compound cylinders for New York Central
locomotives. While In Troy he attended the Y.M.C.A.
night school; later he took up architectural drawing, and
for a year he studied gas engineering. He went to
Long Beach, California, in 1907, and there he engaged In
the moving picture theatre business. In the panic of
1907 he found himself broke and obtained a position
with W. H. Clune repairing moving picture machines.
Later, when the General Film Company bought out Clune.
he was engaged by W. W. Hodklnson as an expert me-
chanic and later Mr. Hodklnson enlarged his authority
by putting the machine and supply department under his
charge. When Mr. Hodklnson Induced the General Film
Company to extend Us activities to San Francisco, he
was transferred to that city to combine the Novelty Film
Exchange with the Turner and Dunken Film Exchange,
both of which Mr. Hodklnson had purchased for the
General Film Co. He installed a system that brought
order out of chaos In the physical operation of the
combined exchange. Later he was transferred to Seattle.
He resigned in 1914 and reengaged In the exhibition end
of the business in San BernardliiQ, Cal.. and in Minne-
apolis. Minn. In 1918. he came to New York and was
engaged by Motion Picture News as an exhibitor crlti'.-.
After a year he founded his paper, known as Harrison's
Reports. In 1931 founded Harrison's Forecaster. In 1935
founded Harrison's Digest.
HARRISON, REX: Actor. In 1937: appeared in "Men
Are Not Gods," UA.
HARRISON. STEPHEN: Editor, London Film Pro-
ductions; b. Worcester, Eng., May 29, 1908; e. Chelten-
ham, New College, Oxford. Assistant director. Paramount
Long Island Studio, 1929-31. Assistant director, ""Service
for Ladles" and "Man of Mayfalr," Paramount-British.
Editor, "Men of Tomorrow," "Strange Evidence" and
"Cash," London Film Productions. In 1934: "Cath-
erine the Great." "The Private Life of Henry Till."
"The Private Life of Don Juan," all London Films. In
1935: edited ""Two of the Tide" for British National
Films. Directed "The Common Round," made by British
National Films for the Religious Film Society. In 1937
adapted and directed Egyptian Film in Cairo Studios.
HARROLD. ROY E.: Princess Theatre. RushvlUe. Ind. :
b. RushvlUe. Ind.. Nov. 2. 1886; married; p. Mr. and
Mrs. Joel M. Harrold: e. graduated from RushTllIe High
School in 1904 and Wabash College, Crawfordsvllle. Ind..
190S. Editor for twenty years of the RushvlUe, Ind.,
Dally Republican. Bought one-half Interest In the Rush-
vlUe Amusement Co., operator of the Princess and Castle
Theatres, RushvlUe. In 1926. On Jan. I. 1928. boueht
the Interest of his partner, Fred Casady. resigned from
the newspaper and became manager of the two theatres.
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Installed a Wurliteer Pipe Organ in tlie Princess within
ijjree months. Opened the Princess with De Forest sound
equipment, July 14, 1929. Closed the Castle January 1,
1931; reopened November 2, 19^5.
HARRON, JOHN: Actor. b. New York, March 31,
1903; h. 6 feet 1>^ inches; blue eyes and brown hair; w.
170 pounds; e. Santa Clara U. ; m. Betty Egan; hy. golf,
swimming, squash, yachting. Entered pictures in 1921.
Mary Pickford gave him flrst opportunity in "Through
Back Door." Pictures include: "Bride of the Storm,"
•Satin Stockings," "Man in Hobbles," "Street Girl,"
Uadio Pictures; "The Czar of Broadway" (1930), Uni-
versal; 'Big Boy" (1930), Warner; (1933) "Sister to
Judas," Mayfair. In 1935: "Symphony of Living," In-
vincible.
HARROWER, JACK: Member of Film Daily editorial
staff for several years.
HART, ALBERT: Actor. b. Liverpool, Eng., 1874;
h. 6 feet 2 inches; blue eyes and dark brown hair; w.
188 pounds; e. McQlll College, Montreal, Canada. Spe-
cialized in veterinary surgery; m. Kose llart; hy. boxing,
baseball. Stage experience as a comedian in comic opera,
musical comedies, for 25 te^rs. Entered pictures ten
years ago. Pictures include; "Honor Bound," "Mother
Knows Best," "Diamond Master," "Making the Grade,"
all for Fox; ".45 Calibre War," for Pathe Pictures. In
1933: "Big Executive," Paramount In 1934: "Home on
the Range," Paramount.
HART, ANNIE: (See 1936-37 Motien Picture Almanac.)
HART, CEDRIC E.: Founder of Sound Waves, also of
Ondas, Sonoras, Spanish language motion picture trade
monthly; b. Spokane, Wash., January 29, 1901. He was
a radio engineer during 1915 and 1916 in New York and
Salt Lake City; leading tenor in the Sonoia Grand Opera
Company (Mexico), 1917-1919; also with the American
Grand Opera companies in 18 Italian roles; press repre-
sentative and personal representative for eight years for
grand opera stars of the Metropolitan, Chicago, and San
Carlo operas, as well as musical and concert attractions at
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium;
contributor for several years to Popular Mechanics and
,„o" » ^^^' "" editor of Mundial, Spanish dally,
1923-25. Feature writer for foreign syndicates on per-
sonalities, motion pictures and grand opera to 1928, when
edited Sound Waves until June. 1931. Founded Ondas
Sonoras 1929. Gave Lawrence Tibbett his first talking
picture test in conjunction with Mack Sennett 1929.
Wrote story for "Los Tres Amores." comedy musical fea-
ture in Spanish, for Chris Phillis Productions. 1931.
HART, CHARLES: Actor. b. March 23. 1921: h
5 ieet, 5 inches; light hair and blue eyes; w. 134 pounds-
D Mrs. Madge Hart, professional; e. Lawloi t> pnva-n
school for professional children: hy. horses. In Paramouni
productions. Webb Westerns. Bryan Foy Productions Foi
productions. Address: 5217 Hollywood Boulevard, Holly-
wood.
HART, EDDIE: Actor. In 1935: "Men of the Hour"
Columbia.
HART, FERDINAND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HART, GLADYS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HART, GORDON: Actor. In 1936: "Bengal Tiger,"
Isle of Fury," "The Captain's Kid," "The Case of the
Black Cat," "Fugitive in the Sky," "King of Hockey,"
The Great OMalley," WB. In 1937: "Melody for
Two, "Her Husband's Secretary," "Once a Doctor,"
White Bondage," "Midnight Court," WB..
HART, LORENZ: Composer. In 1934: With Richard
Kodgers wrote theme song for "Nana." United Artlsts-
Ooldwyn; collaborated on song for "Manhattan Melo-
drama," MGM. In 1935 wrote lyrics for "Mississippi."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on music for "Dancing
Pirate," BKO-Radio.
HART, MOSS: Writer, b. New York City; p. Barnett
and Lillian Hart, non-professionals. Wrote plav at age of
18, "The Holdup Man." Early training in Little Theatre
work as a director. Plays include "The Great Waltz,"
Merrily We Roll Along," "As Thousands Cheer," "Jubi-
lee, "Once in a Lifetime," "Face the Music." and many
others. Play. "Once in a Lifetime," screened by Uni-
versal, 1932. Wrote screen play for "Frankie and
,?!jI3n'^'" RKO. Dialogue. "The Masquerader," UA
(1933), "Flesh." MGM. In 1935: original story,
"Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM. In 1936: "Frankie
and Johnnie," Republic.
HART, NEAL: Director, r. n. Cornelius A. Hart, Jr.;
b. Richmond, N. Y. ; h. 5 feet 9 inches; dark blue eyes
and dark brown hair; w. 170 pounds; e. at Bucknell Uni-
versity. Lewisburg, Pa. Took civil engineering course;
married; hy. football, skating, baseball, horseback riding.
Has lived in New York, Cheyenne, Wyoming, San Antonio.
Entered pictures in 1914. Starred in 32 features, serials,
shorts: directed 27 features. Among those starred In and
directed are "Danger Valley," "Tucker s Top liana,'
"Scarlet Brand," serial; "His Destiny," British quota
picture; "Wild Horse," Hoot Gibson Prod.; "The Reckless
Rider," Willis Kent Prod. ; "Saint Johnson," Universal.
HART, TEDDY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Diplo-
maniacs," RKO. In 1936: "Three Men on a Horse,"
WB; "After the Thin Man," MGM. In 1937: "Beady,
Willing and Abie," WB.
HART, VINCENT G.; Attorney, assistant to Joseph I.
Breen, Production Code Administration. Eastern studio
relations, b. May 15, 1892, Buffalo, N. Y. ; e. University
of Bufl'aio, L.L.B. Lieut. U. S. Army, World War;
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity; newspaperman, Buffalo
Courier-Express; deputy comptroller and assistant at-
torney general. New York State; secretary to Supreme
Court Justice Edward R. OMalley, assistant to general
counsel of Fox Film Corp. Became associated with
MPPDA as assistant to general counsel, 1930. Admitted
to New York State Bar, 1918; California Bar, 1930;
United States Supreme Court. 1932. Former Commander
Erie County Post, and County American Legion.
HART, WILLIAM S.: Actor, b. Newburgh. N. Y. ;
h. 6 feet, 1 inch; w. 180 pounds. Stage career, debut
at 19 with Daniel B. Bandmann. Screen career. Ince,
Hart-Artcraft. "Wolves of the Trail." "Blue Blazes
Rawder:." and many others. William S. Hart Co.. orga-
nized Sept., 1919. Famous Players. "Sand," "The Toll
Gate," and others. In 1936: wrote story "O'Malley of
the Mounted." 20th Century-Fox.
HARTIGAN, PAT:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HARTLEY, EDWIN M.: Manager, RCA Photophone
Department, RCA Manufacturing Company. Camden.
N. J. Entered radio field as ship wireless operator in
1912. Later operated shore radio stations for Marconi
Company. At start of War transferred to Philadelphia
district In charge of inspection for the U. S. Navy.
Rejoined RCA after war and was in charge of sales
service department in the East and the West. Was
appointed manager service department in 1931. all RCA
Victor and Photophone products. Present post. 1935.
HARTLEY, ESDRAS: Art director. In 1933: "Mary
Stevens, M.D.," "The House on 56th Street," Warner;
"Wild Boys of the Road," "Havana Widows," "Conven-
tion City," First National. In 1934: "Bedside," "Twenty
Million Sweethearts," "The Circus Clown." First Na-
tional; "Jimmy the Gent," "Here Comes the Navy,"
Warner. In 1935: "The Right to Live," "Alibi Ike,"
"Don't Bet on Blondes," "Special Agent." "Going High-
brow," "Moonlight on the Prairie," "Miss Pacific Fleet,"
"I Live for Love," Warner; "While the Patient Slept,"
"The Woman in Red," "The Irish in Us," "Broadway
Hostess," FN. In 1936: "Man Hunt," "Freshman Love,"
"Brides Are Like That." "Times Square Playboy," "Song
of the Saddle," "The Law in Her Hands," "Two Against
the World," "The Case of the Velvet Claw?/' "Earth-
worm Tractors." "Bengal Tiger." WB. In 1937: "Melody
for Two." "Her Husband's Secretary," "White Bondage,"
WB.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HARTLEY, JEAN:
Almanac.)
HARTMAN, DON: Writer, Paramount, b. New York
City. Nov. 18, 1900; p. Marx and Ida Hartman; e. up to
pre-medical, Baylor University; married. Actor with Bole-
slavsky four years repertory and juvenile lead in "Skid-
ding." Lyricist and musical book writer, shows, and
actor, director, writer six years summer companies in the
east. Special material writer for RKO Orpheum production
department and for many individual stage and radio stars.
Wrote lyrics of films including "Heads Up," "Dangerous
Nan McGrew." "Redlieads on Parade," "Romance in the
Rain." "Lottery Lover." Story, screen play and lyrics.
"Redheads on Parade"; original story, "Romance in Man-
hattan." and others. In 1935: collaborated on original
screen play, "The Gay Deception." 20th Century-Fox;
collaborated on original, and wrote screen play, "Here
Comes Cookie," Paramount: collaborated on story. "Old
Man Rhythm." RKO; collaborated story and screen play
"Coronado," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated screen play
"The Princess Comes Across." "Champagne Waltz," "And
Then Came Spring," "Waikiki Wedding." Paramount.
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HARTMAN. EDMUND: Wiilcr. In 1934: pollaboiatetl
on "Helldoraflo," Fox. In i:i:iii: I'oUahorated on stoiy
■'Don't Get I'ersoniil. " Universal; "Spring Tonic." Fo.v;
screen stor.v "The Hlg Noise. ' "Hig Business," Warner.s ;
collaborated on screen play "Without Orders." KKO-Radio.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "The .Man Who Found
Himself." HKO-Radin.
(See 193(;-37 Motion I'ieturt
HARTMAN, GRETCHEN:
.\lmanac. )
HARTNELL. NORMAN: Costumer. In 193C: "Once in
a .Million. " DUI'.
HARTNETT. JAMES: Assistant director. In 1935:
"Annie Oakley." KKO. In 19:!ii: "Tlie Case Against
iMrs. Ames." "The Moons Our Home." Paramount.
(See 193()-37 Motion I'icture
HARTWIG. WALTER:
Almanac.)
HARVEY, BRENDA: Actress, b. Sydney, Australia.
May 4, 1891; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 126 pounds; grey hair
and dark blue eyes; hy. photography; e. Ladles College
Cheltenham and Brussels. Stage experience in Paris,
London and South Africa. Has appeared in following
pictures: "The Man from Toronto" (Gainsborough),
"Called Back" (Twickenham), "House at Hath" (New-
Era), "Designing Woman" (Sound City), "Lord Edgware
Dies" (Twickenham). "Twelve Good Men." WB.
HARVEY, EDWIN L.: Managing editor of Fox
Movietone News; b. Gorham. N. H. ; e. Gould Academy
and Bowdoln College. Entered newspaper work on New
York Globe and Commercial Advertiser. 190.5. General
reporting and political writing on the New York Times,
and assistant city editor of the New York Evening Jour-
nal. Entered neusreel work on Fox News in 1926. Trans-
ferred to Movietone News. 1928; managing editor. 1930.
Opened the first Newsreel theatre (Embassy, New Y'ork),
1929. Opened the British Newsreel theatre (Shaftsbury
Avenue Pavilion, London), 1930.
HARVEY, FORRESTER: Actor, b. County Cork. Ire-
land; e. England. Played in English film comedies for ten
years, before coming to America in 1924. Appeared on
stage in New York in "Havoc." in "Journey's End" in
London, then returned to America to stay. In 1934 ap-
peared in films in "Broadway Bill." Columbia, and for
MGM in "The Painted Veil," "Menace," "Limelight
Nights," "Great Expectations." "Forsaking All Others."
"David Copperfield." "Gilded Lily." "Right to Love."
"Depths Below," "Mystery of Edwin Drood," "North
Shore," "The Mystery of Mr. X," "Tarzan and Hie
Mate." "Man of Two Worlds." RKO. Earlier pictures:
"Smilin" Through." "Red Dust." "Kongo." "Shanghai
Express," "Destination": in 1933 in "The Eaele and the
Hawk." "Midnight Club." Paramount; "The Invisible
Man," Universal. In 193,5: "The Best Man Wins."
Columbia; "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Universal;
"The Woman in Red," "Captain Blood." FN; "Vagabond
Lady." "The Perfect Gentleman." MGM; "Jalna." RKO.
In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast." Universal; "Petticoat
Fever." MGM; "Lloyds of London," "White Hunter,"
20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM.
FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HARVEY,
Almanac.)
HARVEY,
.Mnianac.)
HARVEY, GEORGE W.: Harvey Agency, motion picture
advertising. New Y'ork City; b. March 12. 1889: e. high
school. Fort Ann. N. Y.. Albany business college and
New York University School of Commerce. Was sales
promotion manager of the Simmons-Hoardman Publishing
Company, publishers of The Railway Age and other trans-
portation trade magazines, and was associated with Walter
Ostrander, who is rated one of the foremost mall order
advertising experts in America. An assistant sales man-
ager In the New York office of the Helvetia Milk Con-
densing Company, he received a thorough sales training.
Served one year overseas during the World war in the
3n4th field artillery, a unit of the 77th division. New
York outfit. After the war he Joined the publicity de-
partment of the American Legion, national headquarters.
During the administration of Colonel Hanford MacNIder
as national commander of the Legion he became personal
nnbllcity man and confidential spcretarv to MacNIder.
ITe was a member of the publicity stafT that conducted
Afarshal Foch on his 20. 000-mile tonr of the United
States. Visited every state in the Union during his
association with MacNIder. covering a total of some 125.000
miles. At the termination of MacNidera term he became
iftached to the advertising and publicity department of
W. W. Hodkinson Corporation, distributor of motion pi-
tures, where he was eventually made advertising manager.
Following the absorption of Hodkinson by P D C and the
merger of this organization with Pathe and its subsequent
reorganization the responsibility for all the publicity and
advertising activities of the company was centralized with
Harvey at the head. Is past president. Associated Mo-
tion Picture Advertisers. From July. 1929, to August.
1930, advertising manager for Warner Bros. Pictures. Inc..
under A. P. Waxman. In August, 1930, organized liarvey-
Advertislng Agency, specializing in motion picture adver-
tising.
HARVEY. GRIZELDA: Actress. In 1935: "The In-
former,' RKO.
HARVEY. H. v.: Exhibitor. Started in 1919. oper-
ating Y.M.C.A. Theatre, Mare Island, Cal. In 1922,
operated houses in Vacaville and Dixon. Operated in
Watsonville past ten years. Vice-president, Harvey Amuse-
ment Company; president, Madera Amusement Company:
secretary. Independent Theatre Owners of Northern Cali-
fornia. President, Ma.vfield-Menio Amusement Co. Address:
310 Turk Street. San Francisco, Cal,
HARVEY, HARRY: Actor. In 1936: "Ticket to Para-
dise." "The Country Gentlemen," Republic.
HARVEY. JACK: Writer. In 1934 collaborntel in
additional dialogue of "Strictly Dynamite." RKO. In
1936: collaborated on story "The Country Gentlemen,"
Republic.
HARVEY, LILIAN: Actress. r. n. Lilian Muriel
Helen Harvey; b. Hornsey, London, January 17, 1907;
h. 5 feet 1 inch; w. 94 pounds; blonde hair; e. Lyceum of
Schoenberg; hy. tennis, golf, swimming. On screen: "The
Wild Lola," "One Night in London." "The Dark Point,"
"Der Fluch" (1923). Richard Elchberg Film Co.; "Die
Liebschaften Der Hella von Gilsa" (1925). "Llebe und
Trompetenblasen." "Prlnzessin Trulala." "Vater Wcrden
1st Nicht Schwer" (1927), "Eheferien" (1927). "Do
Sollst Nicht Stehlen." "Adieu Mascotte," "Wenn Du
Einmal Dein Herz Verschenkst" (1929), "Hokuspoki.s,"
"Die Drei von Der Tankstelle," Ufa; "Einbrecher." T'fa;
"Nie Wleder Llebe" (1931). "Ihre Hoheit Befiehlt."
"Quick," "Ich und Die Kaiserin." "A Love Walt/."
"The Virtuous Suzanne." "Congress Dances," "The
Blonde Dream," "Two Hearts that Beat as One." Iii
1933: "My Lips Betray," "My Weakness," " I Am Su-
zanne," Fox; "The Only Girl," Gaumont-Ufa. In 1935:
"Let's Live Tonight," Columbia, and "Invitation to the
Waltz," Associated British Pictures.
HARVEY, LOLA: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story and script of "Doctor's Orders," British Inter-
national.
HARVEY, LOU: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HARVEY. M. MARTIN: Actor. In 19.36: "The Rol)ber
Symphony." produced by Concordia. In 1937: "Dark
Journey." UA.
Actor. In 1935: "Scrooge,'
HARVEY, MORRIS:
Paramount-Julius Hagen.
HARVEY, PAUL: Actor, b. Illinois; h. 6 feet, 2
Inches; black hair that grays at the temples; m. Merle
Stanton, actress. Was with a stock company in I.o.s
Angeles and also with the old Sellg Film Co. On stage'
"Dishonored Lady," "The Spider," "Miss Lulu Belle."
"Dinner at Eight" and others. In 1929 appeared In
"The Awful Truth." Pathe. In 1933 appeared in the
motion picture, "Advice to the Lovelorn," and In 1931:
"Looking for Trouble." both for United Artists-20th
Century. In 1934: "The House of Rothschild." "Tlie
AfTalrs of Cellini." "Bom to Be Bad," United Artists-
20th Century; "Handy Andy." Fox. In 1935: "The W'hole
Town's Talking." "I'll Love You Always." Columbia;
"Four Hours to Kill." "Goin' to Town," Paramount,
"Alibi Ike." Warner; "Thanks a Million," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho," "The Return of
Sophie Lang." "The Plainsman," "Mind Y'our Own Busi-
ness." Paramount; "The Petrified Forest," "The Walking
Dead." "Three Men on a Horse," WB ; "The Witness
Chair." RKO; "Private Number." 20th Century-Fox;
"Yellowstone." U. In 1937: "The Black Legion." "Michael
Strogoff," RKO-Radio; "23V, Hours Leave," GN.
HARVEY. WALTER: Cameraman. In 1930: "The
Tenth Man"; collaborated on "Ourselves Alone." ABP.
In 1937: "Sensation." Wardour Films.
HARVEY. WALTER F. W.: Cameraman. British In-
ternational Pictures. Elstree. b. London. Feb. 9. 1903;
e. Germany; married. In Berlin with Afifa Laboratory.
1921. then to Decla-Bioscop. Neubabelslierg in 1922.
.\ssistant to Carl HofTman on "The Nibelungen." With
UFA and subsidiaries until 1928 as second cameraman
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to Hoffman, Carl Freund, Fiaiiz I'laner. Carl Hoescli,
F. A. Wagner, and others. Starting in August, 192S.
at Elstreg, first as assist.ant to Charles Rosher on Dupont
productions, "Atlantic," "Two Worlds," then first camera-
man on "Love Ties," in 1930. Has since worked witli
leading BIP directors.
HARWELL, VIVIAN: Manager, Queen Features Ser-
vice, Birmingham, Ala. b. Alobiie, Ala.; p. American;
e. high school: not married. Began in motion picture
supply business. Manager of Queen Features Service
Company for 14 years. Woriied with firms two years
before taking over management.
HARWOOD, H. M.: Writer. In 1931: story "Man in
Possession," MGM. In 1932: collaborated on story
"Cynara," United Artists. In 1933: "Looiting Forward."
"Queen Christina," MGM; screen play "After the Ball."
Fo.x. In 1935: story "The Iron Duke," Gaumont-Briti.sh
In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM.
HARWOOD, JOHN: Actor. In 1930: "Once in a Mil-
lion," "The Tenth Man," ABP.
HASBROUOK. OLIVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HASKELL, JACK: In 1933, dance director, "Broad-
way Thru a Keyhole," United Artists. In 1936: "Poor
Little Rich Girl," 20th Cent. -Fox.; staged skating en-
sejubles "One in a Million," 20th Cent.-Fo.\. In 1937:
staged dances "The Holy Terror," 20th Cent. -Fox.
HASKELL, WILLIAM H.: Drama and motion picture
editor. Knickerbocker Press and Albany Evening News,
Albany, N. Y. ; b. Albany, N. Y., June 6. 1890: e. Albany
public and high school.
HASKIN, BYRON: Cameraman. b. Portland. Ore.,
1899; 6. Lowell high school, San Francisco, and University
of California at Berkeley. Was cartoonist on the San
Francisco Daily News; later advertising man, traveling
and taking industrial pictures. Screen career began as
cameraman for Pathe; International Newsreel ; became
assistant director with Selznlck in 1920; assistant camera-
man for Marshall Nellan; Sidney Franklin, Raoul Walsh;
in 1923 first cameraman with Holubar; then made own
productions; cameraman for Warner filming John Barry -
more pictures; was assigned to directorship by Warner
in 1926; directed "Ginsberg, the Great." Warner, and
"The Siren," Columbia. In 1934: "As the Earth Turns."
Warner. In 1935: "Black Fury," "Shipmates Forever,"
FN; special photographic effects, in collaboration, "A Mid-
summer Night's Dream," Warner; photographi', "Personal
Maid's Secret," Warner. In 1936: collaborated on photog-
raphy, "Colleen," "I Jlarried a Doctor," "Stage Struck "
FN. In 1937: "Green Light." WB.
HASKINS, EDITH:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HASLER. KARL: Producer. In 1936: collaborated on
production of "Janosik," French Motion Picture Corp.
HASSE. LOUIS: Film editor. In 1936: "Man Hunt,"
"Murder by an Aristocrat," WB.
HASSELL, GEORGE: Actor. b. Birmingham. Eng-
land, May 4, 1881; h. 6 feet, 1 Inch; iron grey hair an.l
brown eyes: w. 225 pounds: e. Worcestershire Preparatory
school and Malvern College. Went to Australia as farmei.
then railroad worker. Served in Boer War. then became
actor. Joined American repertoire company operated bv
T. Daniel Frawley in New Zealand, and went to Canada
to play in "Sherlock Holmes." To New York, appearing
as comedian with Shuberts In musical comedy and oneretta.
Appeared in revival of "Florodora." "Countess Marltza. "
"The Circus Princess," "Student Prince." and others. On
screen In Vitaphone short "When There's a Will." \r
New York several years ago. In 1935: "Night Life of the
Gods." Universal; "The Flame Within." MGM; "Becky
Sharp." RKO-Pioneer; "Dressed to Thrill." Fox: "Captain
Blood," FN. In 1936: "Petticoat Fever," MGM; "The
King Steps Out." Columbia; "Girls' Dormitory." "White
Hunter." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Woman Wise." 20th
Century-Fox. Died Feb. 17, 1937.
HASSELMANN, KARL: Cameraman; b. Hanover.
Germany, May 8, 1883; educated at a school in Hanover.
Cameraman since 30 years old. His recent films are "Der
Schlafwagenkontrolleur," "Katz Im Sack." "Das Erbe in
Pretoria," "Der Fall Brenken" and "Stosstrupp, 1917."
In 1935: "Der Meisterboxer." Westofl.
HASSEN. JAM I EL: Theatrical Director, r. n. Jamlcl
Ren Khyatt; b. Damascus, Arabia. June 3. 1902; h. «
feet 1 inch; dark brown eyes and black hair; w. 180
pounds; e. American and French colleges; specializing In
history, languages; hy. riding, swimming, athletics. Has
IfVed in Cairo, Paris, Illo de Janeiro, Havana, Montreal,
Baltimore, Hollywood, Daker, Africa. Entered pictures
in 1925, as technical director. Pictures include: "Two
Arabian Knights," "Woman Wise," "Fazil." bodyguard
in "One Woman Idea" and Habib llanna in "Uehinrt
That Curtain" (1929). Fox. In 1936: "Unto Two Flag.s."
20th Century-Fox.
HASTINGS, SUE and HER MARIONETTES:
Universal short product.
In 1936:
(See 1936-37 Jlotion Picture
HASWELl., A!
Almanac. )
HATA, TOYOKICHI: Director, Toho Theatrical Co.
Ltd. b. Tokyo, Jan. 14, 1892; e. Tokyo Imperial Uni-
versity; married. Upon graduation, entered Mitsubishi
Trading Co. ; meantime published literature. Joined Toho
Theatrical I'o. 1935 as general manager, then director.
HATCH, ERIC: Writer. In 1931: collaborated on
"Sidewalks of New York." MGM. In 1936: wrote novel
and collaborated on screen play "My Man Godfrey," Uni-
versal; "Spendthrift," Paramount.
HATCH, OLIVE: Actress la 1936: "Valiant Is the
Word for Carrie," Paramount.
HATCH, STANLEY W.: Producers' Eastern Repre-
sentative, 630 Ninth Avenue, New York City; b. Exeter,
N. H., March 29, 1886; married; e. high school. News-
paper work. Branch manager various companies in St.
Louis. Cincinnati, Kansas City and Detroit. 1921-29,
western sales manager. First National Pictures; 1929-3'2.
sales manager. Educational Film Exchanges, Inc.
HATFIELD. JACK: Actor.
I'niversal.
In 1936: "Crash Donovan.
Actor. In 1935: "Ten Minute
HATFIELD. PHILIP:
Alibi." British Lion.
HATFIELD, R. M.: Managing director. Western EHec-
tric Co., London and European manager. Electrical Re-
search Products, b. Chicago, 111., March 8, 1881; e.
Grammar School, Chicago Manual Training School and
N'orthwestern University; previously telephone engineer
vith Western Electric Co., U. S. A.; merchandise mana-
ger. Electrical Research Products, N. Y. ; then service
manager of same company; managing director Western
Electric Co. (Australia).
HATHAWAY, HENRY: Director, b. Sacramento, Cal.,
1898; e. Los Angeles schools. Started in pictures in
1910, acting for American Film Company; then with Uni-
versal for four years ; old Goldwyn company for two years.
In 1932: "Wild Horse Mesa," "Heritage of the Desert,"
Paramount. In 1933; "Sunset Pass," "Under tlie Tonto
Rim," "To the Last Man." "The Thundering Herd."
"Man of the Forest," Paramount. In 19^4 directed "The
Last Round-Up." "Come On Marines," "The Witching
Hour." "Now and Forever." all for Paramount. In 193.'):
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Peter Ibbettson," Para-
mount. In 1936: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," "Go
West. Young Man," Paramount. In 1937: "Souls at
Sea," Paramount.
HATLEY. MARVIN: Musical director. In 1936: "Kelly
the Second." "General Spanky." MGM. In 1937: "Way
Out West," "Nobody's Baby." MGM.
HATRICK. E. B.: Vice-president and general manager
of News of the Day. b. Pennsylvania. Has been
associated with present company for more than twenty
years. Is in general charge of the motion picture Inter-
ests of William Randolph Hearst, publisher.
HATTON, DICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HATTON, RAYMOND: Actor. b. Red Oak, Iowa,
July 7, 1892. h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 140 pounds; e. Red Oak, Iowa. Has had stage
experience. Screen work with First National. Jacob
Wilk, Mammoth Pictures, Max Graf Productions, Pre-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
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feired. Among his pictures: "Three Wise Fools," Gold-
wyn; "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Universal; "The
liarefoot Boy," Columbia; "Cornered," Warner; "Mine
With Iron Door," Principal; "Silence," Pro-Dls-Co;
"Affairs of Anatole," "Pink Gods," "Big Brother,"
"Behind the Front," "Forlorn River," "We're In the
Navy Now," "Fashions for Women," "Fireman Save
My Child," "Now We're In the Air," "Wife Savers."
"The Big Killing," "Partners In Crime," Paramount;
"When Caesar Kan a Newspaper," Paramount shorts;
"Trent's Last Case," Fox; "The Mighty," Paramount;
"Offlce Scandal," Pathe: "Murder on the Boof" (1930).
Columbia Productions; "Road to Paradise" (1930), First
National; "Hells Heroes" (1930). Universal; "Dear
Vivien" (1929), Paramount. Christie Talking Plays; "At
Bay." First National; "Silver Horde," Radio; "Pine-
apples." Universal; "The Squaw Man." MGM; "Honey-
moon Lane," Paramount; "Law and Order," Universal;
■Polly of the Circus," MGM; (1932-33) Mack Sennett
short comedies. In 1933: "State Trooper," Columbia;
"Under the Tonto Rim," "Alice In Wonderland." Para-
mount; "Lady Killer." Warner; "Penthouse," "Day of
Reckoning." MGM. In 1934: "The Women in His Life."
"Lazy River," MGM; "Once to Every Bachelor." Liberty
In 1935: "Times Square Lady." "Murder in the Fleet."
■Calm Yourself," MGM; "Rustlers of Bed Gap," Uni-
versal serial; "Nevada," "Wanderer of the Wasteland."
raramount; "Bed Morning." RKO; "G Men." F.N. ; "The
Daring Young Man," "Steamboat Round the Bend." Fox;
■Stormy." Universal. In 193fi: '■Exclusive Story," "Women
Are Trouble." "Mad Holiday." MGM; "Laughing Irish
Eyes," Republic: "Desert Gold," "The Arizona Raiders."
Paramount: '■Yellowstone." U; "Jungle Jim," Universal
serial. In 1937: "Marked Woman," WB.
HAUBEIN, HAROLD: Exhibitor. Cozy Theatre. Lock-
wood. Mo.; b. Lockwood. July 21, 1905; p. Mr. and Mrs.
A. F. Haubein; e. high school graduate, two years busi-
ness college; married. Was bookkeeper in hardware store.
Took over management of Cozy Theatre. August 18. 1932.
HAUBIEL. CHARLES: Pianist. In 1936; In Para-
mount short product.
HAUFLER, CHARLES: Motion picture editor. Newark
Evening News, Newark. N. J.
HAUG. MRS. JOSEPHINE: Better Films Committee
Chairman. Sacramento. Cal. ; 910 Thirty-sixth Street.
Sacramento. Cal. b. Harmony. Minn.. May 11. 1882;
p. Mr. and Mrs. Ellon; e. high school: married and
has six children. Has been chairman of the Better
Films Board for several years. This Hoard was orean-
ized 14 years ago in the Women's Council. They have
a delegation on their board from all the women's organ-
izations in town, also the Parent -Teachers associations.
Operates hand In hand with the theatre manager, and
lias the cooperation of the city council. Held premiere
nf "Sutter's Gold" and had a celebration with a parade
in connection with it. Won first prize, a cup, given
by Binnie Barnes.
HAUPT. DIETRICH: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAUPT. ULRICH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAUSER, BABE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAUSER, BOB: (See 19.16-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HAUSER. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HAUSKA. HANS: Music director. In 1936: "Der
Kampf." Amkino.
HAUSTEIN. LENA: Actress. In 19.36; "Letzte Rose."
Casino.
HAUTZIK. SELMA: Song writer. In 19.36; collaborated
on song "Lullaby," from "Let's Sing Again," RKO-Radio.
HAVEL. ARTHUR and MORTON: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
HAVELICK, GENE: Film editor. In 1933: "When
Strangers Marry," "The Woman I Stole," "Brief
Moment.' "Master of Men." Columbia. In 1934: "It
Happened One Night." "Twentieth Century." Columbia.
In 193.J: "She Couldn't Take It." "If Y'ou Could Only
Cook." Columbia.
HAVENS, JAMES: Art director. b. Connecticut; p
non-professionals; e. high school and Lehigh and Columbia
Universities. Started in drafting room at MGM in 1926.
To First National in 1928. then returned to MGM. Made
art director. In 1934: "Lazy River." MGM. In 1935:
niiirine director on "Mutiny on the Bounty," associate art
director, "China Seas"; "Three Godfathers." MGM. In
1136; "Absolute Quiet." "The Good Earth," "Captain.!
Courageou.s." MGM.
HAVER, PHYLLIS: Actress, b. Douglas. Kan.. Janu-
ary 6. 1899; h. 5 feet iVi inches; blond hair and blue
eyes; w. 124 pounds; e. Manual Arts high scliool. Los
Angeles; m. William Seeman. non-professional, April 24.
1929. Appeared in William de Miile's ■■New Brooms";
two pictures with Marie Prevost at Warner; then signed a
long term contract to Metropolitan Pictures, playing in
"Up In Mabefs Room," "The Nervous Wreck," "No Con-
trol." "The Little Adventuress" and "The Rejuvenation of
Aunt Mary." Was Shanghai Mabel In "What Price Glory"
for Fo.x. Under DcMiile's contract she played featured
leads in "The Wise Wife" and "The Fighting Eagle";
then starred in "Chicago" as Roxie Hart. Her next vehicle
was "Tenth Avenue," after which she was loaned to United
Artists to play a featured role in "The Battle of the Sexes"
for D. W. Griffith. Her following pictures for Pathe were
■■Sal of Singapore." "The Shady Lady" and "The Office
Scandal." She was in support of Emil Jannings in "The
Way of All Flesh"; (1929). "Thunder," MGM.
HAVER AND LEE: Actors. In 1935: "The Student's
Romance," BIP. In 1936; "Once in a Million," ABP.
HAVEZ. EBBA; Writer. In 1934 collaborated with
Dale Van Every on the screen play of 'The Poor Rich."
wrote in collaboration the story of "Horse Play." Uni-
versal.
HAVLICK. GENE: Film editor. In 1936: "Mr. Deeds
Goes to Town," Columbia. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon."
Columbia.
HAVRILLA, ALOIS: Radio announcer and conimen-
tPtor. b. Pressov. Czechoslovakia. June 7, 1891 ; e. Bridge-
port. Conn. ; m. Marion Munson ; has one child, Constance
Howland Havrllla. Took music lessons after the War with
Percy Rector Stephens, and course at New York University.
Taught music in public schools of New Jersey. Did concert
singing, and sang in musicals including "Mme. Pompa-
dour," "Hassan," "Louis the XIV" and "Princess Flavia.'
Joined National Broadcasting Company in 1926 as baritoni
and announcer. Lives in Englewood. N. J. Chairman oi
the executive board of the Northern Valley Civic Alusic
Association. In 1936; Vitaphone short product. Pathe
Xewsreel. Universal's "Stranger Than Fiction." RKO-
Radio Van Beuren "World on Parade. In 1937: Para-
mount short product. Also many commercial and educa-
tional films.
HAWK. BLACK: Actor. In 1936: "North of Nome."
Columbia.
HAWKEY. "ROC": Writer. In 1935; author of "Cow-
boy Holiday. ■' Beacon.
HAWKINS, JACK: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "Au-
tumn Crocus." Associated Talking Pictures. In 1935;
■'Death at Broadcasting House." Phoenix Films: "The
Phantom Fiend." Olympic Pictures; "Peg of Old Drury."
B & D. "Beauty and the Barge," Twickenham and "The
Frog." Herbert Wilcox.
H3WKS, FRANK: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HAWKS. HOWARD W.: Producer-director. RKO
Radio, b. Goshen. Ind.. May 30. 1896; h. 6 feet 1; grey
hair, blue eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Helen and Frank W.
Hawks, non-professionals: e. Phillips Exeter academy. New
Hampshire, and Cornell University. New York; m. .\thole
Shearer, non-professional; hy. golf and aviation. No stage
experience. .Screen experience as director of "Fazll."
"A Girl in Every Port." "The Air Circus." "Paid to
Love" and "Cradle Snatchers." "Trent's Last Case."
"Masked Emotions." "Big Time." "Dawn Patrol." "The
Criminal Code." Columbia, and "The Crowd Boars."
In 1932: "Scarface." United Artists; "Tiger Shark."
First National. In 1933: "Today We Live." MGM. Ir
1934: "Twentieth Century," Columbia. In 1935; "Bar-
bary Coast." UA. In 1936; "Ceiling Zero." FN; "Road
to Glory," 2flth Century; collaborated on direction "Come
and Get It." UA.
HAWKS. WILLIAM BALLINGER: h. Neenah, Wis.,
Jan. 29. 1901; h. 6 feet; brown liair and blue eyes; \v.
180 pounds; p. Frank W. and Helen H. Hawks, non-
professionals; e. graduate Yale University: hy. golf and
farming. Was in commercial and investment banking.
Partner Hawks -Volck Corporation. Agency.
HAWLEY, BILL: Actor. In 1936: A^itaphone short
piodllit.
HAWLEY. H. DUDLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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HAWORTH, VINTON: Actor. b. Washington. D. C. ;
e. puijlic ami liigii scliool; li. li ft.; Ijrown liair and blue
e.ves; m. Josepliine Hutchinson and has one son. Appeared
on stage in "Romeo and .luliet" and others. In 193ii:
"Without Orders." "That Girl from Paris." "Night
Waitress," EIvO-Rartio. In 1937: "Were on the Jury,"
RKO-Radio.
HAY, CHARLES: (See iyo6-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HAY, EDGAR: Picture reviewer and columnist ("Show
Folks"), Miami Daily Herald, Miami, Florida; b. .Tohns-
ton. Pa. ; married. Formerly in musical comedy with Elsie
,Tanis, Montgomery & Stone and others. Newspaper feature
writer, author several published short stories and the play,
"Rhapsody in Two Flats," produced by the WPA
Federal Theatres. Creator of humorous newspaper fea-
tures, "The Sage of Ojus," "Minnie of the 5 and 10,"
and "Goofy Drivers." Wrote travel articles on Spain.
Portugal, France, Germany, Cuba and Mediterranean coun-
tries for travel magazines and newspapers. With The
Miami Herald thirteen years. Also associated with Loomis
& Hall, Inc.. Miami, advertising agency.
HAY, IAN: Writer. In 1933 wrote additional dialogue,
"I Was a Spy." "Orders is Orders," GB. In 19:!.-.: dia-
logue, "The 39 Steps," Gaumont-British. In 1936: co-
author of play filmed as "The Widow from Monte Carlo,"
Warner. In 1937: collaborated on dialogue "A Woman
Alone."
HAY, PEARL: Actress, r.n. same. b. London. Eng-
land, March 12, 1920; h. 5 feet 2 inches: w. 112 pounds:
blond hair and dark blue eyes: chief hobby is painting:
p. both professionals: e. High School, England and Holly-
wood. Started screen work at two years and appeared on
stage at 4, continuous film and screen work since in
Hollywood and London. Films: "Roman Scandals" (U.A.).
"Beloved" (Universal). "Cock of the North" (Butcher's.
England), "Father O'Flyn" (Butcher's). On stage in
1935, as Alice In "Alice in Wonderland" and In "Mer-
chant of Venice."
HAY. WILL: British vaudeville star. First film "Those
Were the Days" (1934) for BIP. In 1935: "Radio Parade
of 1935," "Dandy Dick," BIP: collaborated on adaptation,
"Dandy Dick," BIP. In 193H: collaliorated on screen
play, scenario and dialogue, and appeared in "Where
There's a Will," GB.
HAYAKAWA, SESSUE: .lapanese actor. b. Chiba.
Japan, June 10, 1889. Came to the United States when
19 years of age and entered the University of Chicago.
Organized a Japanese dramatic comnany and produced
"Typhoon," which started the organization of the Imperial
Japanese Company. Appeared in these pictures: "The
Secret Sin." "The Cheat," "Alien Souls,'* "Each to His
Own Kind," "Daughter of the Dragon" for Paramount
and many others. Wrote a novel, "The Bandit Prince."
HAYASHI, CHOJIRO: Actor, r. n. Kazuo Hasegawa:
b. Fusbimi. Kyoto. Japan, Feb. 27. 1908: h. 5 feet 2
inches: black hair and black eyes: p. mother a theatre
owner; .married; hy. sports. With Shochiku Cinema Com-
pany, 1927. Films include "Kaikokuki," "Chigo no
Kempo," "Onlazami," "Yukinojo Henge," and many other
pictures,
HAYDEN, HARRY: Actor. In 1936: "I Married a
Doctor." "Two Against the World." "Public Enemy's
Wife." "The Case of the Black Cat." "God's Country
and the Woman." WB; "The Man I Marry." U; "Killer
at Large," Columbia. In 1937: "The Black Legion."
"Melody for Two." WB; "John Meade's Woman," Para-
mount.
HAYDEN, RUSSELL: Technician. r. n. Pate Lucid,
b. Chico, Cal.. June 12. 1912; h^ (i ft. 3 in.; w. 170
pounds; black hair and brown eyes; hy. swimming, horse-
back riding; p. Russell Lucid, rancher; e. public, high
schools and attended college. Paramount sound recording
and cutting. "Hills of Old Wyoming," "North of Rin
Grande," "Rustler's Valley," Paramount.
HAYDON, JULIE: Actress, r. ru Donella Donaldson.
b. Oak Park. 111., June 10, 1910; h. 5 feet 4% inches;
w. 110 pounds; e. Gordon School for Girls in Hollywood.
On stage in "The Lower Depths." "Hamlet" and others.
On screen: "Beast of the City." "The Great Meadow, "
MGM; "Symphony of Six Million," "Thirteen Women."
Radio. In 1933: "Song of the Eagle." "Golden Eagle."
"Golden Harvest." Paramount: "Son of the Border," Radio.
In 1935: "The Scoundrel." Paramount. In 1936: "A Son
Comes Home." Paramount: "The Longest Night." MGM.
In 1937; "A Family AfTair." MGM.
HAYE, HELEN: Actress, r. n. Helen Attenborough;
b. Assam, India, Aug. 28, 1874; h. 5 ft. 6 In.; white
hair and dark eyes; married; liy. golf and bridge, e.
Bedford High School and in Germany. Thirty-flve years
stage experience. Films: "The Skin Game" (B.I. P.)
1931; "Congress Dances" (UFA). 1931; "xHonte Carlo
Madness" (UFA), 1932; "Her First Afifalre" (Sterling)
1932; "It's a Boy" (1933) and "39 Steps" (Gaumont).
"This Week of Grace" (Twickenham), "Loves of a Dic-
tator" (Toeplitz) and "Elizabetli of England" (BIP). In
1936: "The Interrupted Honeymoon," British Lion; "Every-
body Dance. ' GB ; "Girl in the Taxi," Ealing. In 19:17 :
"Wings of the Morning." 20th Cent. -Fox.
HAYES. BERNADENE: Actress. b. St. Louis; e.
Washington University: li. ."i ft. 4 in.; w. 107 pounds;
l)londe hair and blue eye.s. On stage in "Mother Sings,"
"Mid West," "Three Men on a Horse." and others.
Pictures include: "I'arole." "Absolute Quiet," "Love
and Laughter." In 1937: "The Accusing Finger." "Along
Came Love," Paramount.
BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HAYES,
Almanac.)
HAYES, DON: Film editor. In 1933: "Thunder
Over Mexico," Sol Lesser. In 1935: "When a Man's a
Man," "The Cowboy Millionaire." Fox; "Every Night at
Eight." Paramount.
HAYES, GEORGE: Actor, b. Wellsville, N. Y., May 7,
1885; gray hair and brown eyes; h. 5 feet 10% inches; w.
160 pounds; e. high school; married. In 1936 appeared in
"Phantom Broadcast," "The Sphinx," "Crashing Broad-
way," "Breed of the Border," "Fighting Texans,"
"Devil's Mate." Monogram: "The Rainbow Man." Para-
mount. In 1934: "West of the Divide," "Riders of Des-
tiny," "The Lucky Texan," "Beggars in Ermine," Mys-
tery Liner," "Blue Steel,'" "Randy Rides Alone," "City
Limits," "Lawless Frontier," Monogram. In 1935: "Death
Flies East," Columbia; "The Lost City," Regal; "Rain-
bow Valley." "The Hoosier Schoolmaster," "Honeymoon
Limited," Monogram; "Headline Woman." "Ladies Crave
Excitement." Mascot; "Thunder Mountain," 20th Century-
Fox; "Hopalong Cassidy," "The Eagle's Brood." "Bar
20 Rides Again." Paramount; "Mister Hobo." GB: "Hitch
Hike Lady," Republic. In 1936: "Call of the Prairie."
"Three on a Trail," Paramount; "The Lawless Nineties."
"Glory Parade." "Hearts in Bondage." Republic; "I
Married a Doctor." Warner; "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town."
Col.; "Heart of the West," Paramount. In 1936: "Three
on the Trail." "The Texas Rangers." "A'aliant Is the
Word for Carrie." "Hopalong Cassidy Returns." "The
Plainsman." "Trail Dust." Paramount. In 1937: "Border-
land," "Hills of Old Wyoming." Paramount.
HAYES, GEORGE: Actor, r.n. same. b. London. Eng-
land. Nov. 13. 1888: h. 5 feet 11 inches: w. 168 pounds:
dark lirown hair; lilue eyes; married; hy. gardening;
p. non-professional; e. private school. Stage before screen,
played many Sliakespearean roles in London and U.S..\.
Films: "Emil and the Detectives." "The Guvnor," Gau-
mont-British; "Old Roses," Fox-British; "Wolf's Cloth-
ing," Wainwright; "Land Without Music." Capitol, and
"Everything Is Thunder," Gaumont.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HAYES, GRACE:
Almanac. )
HAYES, HAZEL: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HAYES, HELEN: Actress, r. n. Helen Hayes Brown;
b. Washington, D. C, October 10, 1901; h. 5 feet 1 Inch;
blue eyes and blond hair; w. 100 pounds; p. Catherine
Hayes and Frank Brown, non-professionals; e. convent
in Washington; m. Charles MacArthur; has one child; hy.
home and baby. Stage experience In "What Every
Woman Knows," "Coquette," "Bab the Sub Deb," "Petti-
coat Influence." Entered films May, 1931. Pictures
include: "Sin of Madelon Claudet," "Arrowsmith." Won
the 1932 Academy award for best acting as portrayed in
"The Sin of Madelon Claudet." Also (1932) "Son
Daughter," MGM; (1933) "The White Sister," "Another
Language," "Night Flight," MGM; "A Farewell to
.•\rms." Paramount. 1934, stage. "Mary of Scotland";
"What Every Woman Knows." MGM. In 1935 on stage In
"Marv of Scotland"; "Vanessa — Her Love Story," MGM
In 1936-37 on stage in "Victoria Regina."
HAYES. HERBERT: (See 193(i-:i7 Motion Picture
Almanac. »
HAYES, MAX E.: Producer, b. Minsk, Russia, Febru-
ary 25, 1883. On stage in 1899; played in burlesque,
vaudeville and dramatic attractions until 1908: then entered
the agency and producing field via a Keith-Orpheum fran-
chise. Among artists under his direction were: Sophit
Tucker, Joe Cook, Walter Huston, Clara Kimball Young,
Benny Rubin, Smith & Dale, and many others. Joined
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HEDGECOOK, WILLIAM: Sound recorder. In 1936:
(ollaborated on -Show Boat," handled sound of "The Mag-
nificent Brute," Universal.
HEDGES, HORACE: Actor. In 1936: "The Three
Ma-vims," General Films.
HEDRICK, A. EARL: Art director, b. Los Angeles,
March 2. lt^9b; h. 5 feet aVz: brown hair and blue eyes;
w 145 pounds; married; e. School of Architecture. I ni-
versity of Southern California. Beaux Art of Design:
architect; art director. Paramount Pictures. 1933-31;
"Heritage of the Desert." "Wild Horse Mesa." "The
Mysterious Rider," "Sunset Pass." "Under the Tonto
Kim " "Alan of the Forest," "To the Last Man," "The
Thundering Herd," "The Last Round-up," "Come on
Marines," "The Witching Hour," "Lone Cowboy," Para-
mount. In 1934 collaborated on art direction of "Come
On Marines," "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount. In i93j;
collaborated on art direction, "The Glass Key." "The
Man on the Flying Trapeze," "The Last Outpost," "Two
Fisted," "Ship Cafe," Paramount; art direction, "It s a
Great Life," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on art
direction. "Woman Trap," "Florida Special," "Forgotten
Faces," "And Sudden Death," "A Son Comes Home,"
"Hollywood Boulevard." "Wedding Present," Paramount.
In 1937: "Murder Goes to College." Paramount.
HEERMAN. VICTOR: Director and Writer. b.
Surrey, England, August 27, 1893; h. 5 feet 8 Inches;
gray hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Anliss Bell
and Victor Heerman, professionals; e. private and public
schools. New York City: m. Sarah Mason, writer. Child
actor and connected with stage and pictures all his
life. Screen career began with Kinemacolor. Later
directed for Sennett. Selznlek, First National and
Famous Players. Has written many original stories
among them "My Boy" for Jackie Coogan, First National;
the Owen Moore farce comedies for Selznick, and "John
Smith," "Personality" and others. Directed "The Poo'
Simp." "The Chicken in the Case," "Modern Matri-
mony," "John Smith." "Rupert of Hentzau," "The
Dangerous Maid," "The Confidence Man." "Old Home
Week." "Irish Luck," "For Wives Only." "Ladles
Must Dress," "Love Hungry," "Personality," "My Boy."
"Animal Crackers." and In "Sea Legs." In 1933
collaborated on screen play. "Little Women," Radio.
In 1934: "The Age of Innocence," "The Little Minister":
collaborated "Imitation of Life." In 1935: "Break of
Hearts," RKO. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession."
LIniversal.
HEFFERAN, ALBERT: President, Hefferan Theatres.
Inc.. Owl Theatre at Grand Rapids, Mich., and Lynx
Theatre at Coopersville, Mich. Formed stock company,
a private corporation, with four i_rj the company.
HEFFERNAN. HAROLD: Motion picture editor. De-
troit News; b. 1895. Grand Raoids. Mich.; married, has
three children. Newspaper work as sports editor. Grand
Raoids Herald. Grand Rapids News. Later became re-
porter, assistant city editor and motion picture editor.
Detroit News. Was with First National Pictures' pub-
licity department, Detroit and New York, for three years.
Headed his own advertising bureau In Detroit one year,
then returned in 1919 to Detroit News to take over
motion picture department. Moved to Hollywood in 1936
to establish and conduct Detroit News Hollywood Bureau.
HEFLIN, VAN: Player, b. Walters, Okla.. Dec. 13.
1910; h. 6 feet 1 inch: w. liiO pounds; e. Polytechnic
high school. Appeared on stage. On screen in 193ii:
"A Woman Rebels." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Out-
casts of Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
HEGGIE, 0. P.: Died Feb. 7, 1936. (See 1935-38
Motion Picture Almanac).
HEHL, LOUIS C: Secretary-treasurer, M.P.T.O. of
St. Louis, Eastern Missouri and Southern Hlinois for
17 years; b. St. Louis. Mo.. June 4. 1858; widower:
e. Madison public pchool. Employed by the St. Louis
Times, first feeding a press, then composing room
and later reporter. Resigned and accepted position with
the A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Company, remaining with
that Comnany for over 30 years, always advancing,
resigned and accepted secretaryship of the city council;
a few years later elected to the clerkship of house of
delegates. In 1927 elected a member of state legislature,
being re-elected in 1929 and again in 1931. Opened the
Favorite Theatre In 1905. had It about six years, then
sold it and opened Cinderella Theatre; after 12 years soM
it, in 1928. Opened the Ozark Theatre at Webstei
Groves. Mo., also the Colonial, Woodland, Kingsland and
several other houses. Out of picture business but still
interested in it. being state secretary past 17 years.
HEIFETZ, LOUIS E.: Writer. Darmour Studios.
Hollywood, Cal. ; b. Boston. Mass.. February 28. 1897;
Hed— Hel
h. 5 feet 5 Inches; brov\n hair and eyes; w. 142 pounds;
p. Anna Wolfe and Abraham Heifetz; e. Chelsea high
school, Boston; chief hobby is tennis. Started in
newspaper Ueld with the Boston Post in 1912; has been
in motion picture distribution since 1914 with Famous
Players, Metro and State Right exchanges. In 1931: col-
laborated on screen play of "Defenders of the Law,"
Syndicate. In 1933: "International House," Paramount;
"I Have Lived," produced by Chesterfield. In 1936:
original story, "Shadows of the Orient," Empire; collabo-
rated on story of "Reckless Roads," Majestic.
HEILBRON, ADELAIDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HEINDORF, ROY: "The Song Writers Revue," Metro
Movietone Acts. In 1935: musical arrangements for
"Sueet Music." Warner. In lUiii;: orchestral arrange-
ments. "Colleen," "The Singing Kid," "Stage Struck,"
"Golddiggers of 1937," WB.
HEINRICH, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HEINZ, RAY: Assistant director. In 1936: "Wild Brian
Kent," 20th Cent. -Fox.
HEISLER, STUART: Film editor. In 1933: "Roman
Scandals," United Artists. In 1935: "The Wedding
NUht," "The Dark Angel," United Artists; "Men With-
out Names," "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1936:
"Klondike Annie," "The Big Broadcast of 1937," Para-
mount. May, 1936, became director. Para. : directed
"Straight from the Shoulder," "Poppy," Paramount.
In 1935: "Avec
HELBLING, JEANNE: Actress.
I'Assurance," Paramount.
HELD, P. G.: Exhibitor, New Strand Theatre, Gris-
wold, Iowa; b. Columbus, Neb., Jan. 16, 1878; p. Mr.
and Mrs. Jake Held; e. college; married. Merchant four
years, salesman two years, and bookkeeper in bank three
years, before entering motion picture industry. Was three
years in exhibition at Harvard, Neb., seven years at
Fairmount, Neb., and ten years at Griswold, Iowa.
HELD, TOM: Film editor. Started as film editor at
the Hollywood Studio in 1924. Film editor with MGM
since 1928. Films include "Rasputin and the Empress,"
"Tarzan. " "The Sin of Madelon Claudet," MGM. In
1933: "The Barbarian," MGM. In 1934: "Tarzan and
His Mate," "Forsaking All Others," MGM. In 1935
"After Office Hours," "Escapade," "I Live My Life,"
MGM. In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts," "San Francisco,"
"The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM.
HELIA. JENNY: Actress. In 1936: "The Loves of
Toni," Metropolis-Tapernaux.
HELLER, ELSA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HELLER^ GEORGE, M.D.: (Died June 10, 1936. See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HELLER, HERMAN: Musical director. In 1936: "The
Girl on the Front Page." "Conflict." Universal.
HELLER. OTTA: Cameraman. In 1936: "The Amazing
Quest," UA.
HELLER, WILSON B.: Publicity writer, lecturer, b.
Omaha, Npb.. August 1, 1893; h. 6 feet; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 190 pounds! Q^ Blanche B. and William S.
Heller, non-professionals; e. Omaha high school and Uni-
versity of Missouri; m. Wilmirth Holdaway. non-profes-
sional. Freelance work and Universal Studios publicity.
Address: 1029 S. Sherbourne Drive, Los Angeles, Cal.
HELLINGER. MARK: Columnist. New York Daily
Mirror. New York City; b. New York; married Gladys
Glad Heliinger; seven years, Chicago Tribune Syn-
dicate and New York Daily News; last six years. New
York Daily Mirror and King Features Syndicate. Author
of "Moon Over Broadway." a book of short stories, and
"The Ten Million," which was published bv Farrar and
Rinehart; author of the last Follies that Ziegfeld pro-
duced, and (with Brown and Henderson) "Hot-Cha,"
the final Ziegfeld extravaganza. Author (with Charles
Reahani of "Night Court." a Metro picture, and ot
"Broadway Bill." New picture, tentatively titled "Six
Girls and Death," to be produced by Twentieth Century-
Fox. Book, "I Meet a Lot of People." will be published
by Farrar and Rinehart, September, 1937.
HELLMAN, LILLIAN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "The Dark Angel," UA. Author of play,
"The Children's Hour," running in New York, 1934-1936.
In 1936: wrote screen play, "These Throe," Goldwyn's film
version of "The Children's Hour," UA release.
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HELLMAN. MARCEL: Producer. In 1936: "The Ama-
teur Gentleman." "Accused." UA.
HELLMAN, SAM: Writer, b. San Francisco. Cal..
July 4, 18S5; h. 6 feet, 2 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes: p. Benjamin and Leah Hellman; e. University of
California. 1906; married. Did newspaper work and
magazine writing. Wrote "Little Miss Marker." "Good
Dame." "Murder at the Vanities," "Thirty-Day
Princess," "Search for Beauty." Paramount. "The
County Chairman," "In Old Kentucky." "Its a Small
World," "The Daring Young Man," "George Whites
Scandals of 1935." "Orchids to You." "Redheads On
Parade," "Lotterv Lover." Fox. All were written in
collaboration. With Fox: collaborated on screen play,
"Two Fisted." Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Captain January." "Poor Little Rich Girl."
"Message to Garcia." "Reunion." In 193": "Slave Ship,"
all Tsventieth Cent. -Fox.
HELM. BRIGITTE: Actress, r. n. Brigltte Schitten-
helm; b. Berlin. Germany. March 17. 1909: blond hair
and blue eyes : m. Mr. Weissbach. Went from school to
films. Silent pictures Include "Metropolis." "Am Rande
der Welt." "Skandal in Baden-Baden." "Die Wunderbare
Luse der Nina Petrowna." and others. Sound pictures
include "Die Singende Stadt." "Die Grafin von Monte
Cristo." "Inge und die Millionen." "Die Schonen Ta^e
in Aranjuez" ; French version of "Stern von Valencia";
"Die Insel." 1933: "Gold." "Furst Woronzeft," 1934. In
1934 appeared in "Adieu Les Beaux Jours."
HELMORE, TOM: Actor, b. London, England. Janu-
aiy 4. 1904. h. 5 feet 11 inches: fair hair, green eyes.
British screen player, silents and talkers, latter in-
cluding: "Above Rubies"; (19.'!2) "The Barton Mystery"
(1932) Paramount-British: "Up For the Derby" (1932)
B & D: "The Kines Tun" (1932) B & D : "I Was a
Spy" (1933). Gaumont-Briti.-ih. In 1934: "The Scoop."
"Virginia's Husband." In 1935: "The Feathered Serpent."
"The Right Age to Marry." In 1936: "Secret Agent."
"Murder in the Stalls." In 1937: "The House of Silence,"
"Merry Goes to Town."
HELPRIN, MORRIS: Advertising-Publicity Representa-
tive. Alexander Korda. b. Paterson. X. J.. Dec. 20, 1901;
p. Henrietta Helprin; e. Columbia. Assistant film critic.
New York Times. General newspaper experience. Publicity.
Paramount L. I. Studio. Special writer. Samuel Goldwyn.
Holb'wood. Publicity, Fox Films. Publicity manager.
United Artists.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
In 1936: "Skar-
Actor. In 1935: "The Czardas
HELTAI, ANDOR:
Duchess," Ufa.
HEM AN, ROGER: Sound recorder. In 1935 collabor-
ated on recording of "Olive of India." "Folies Bergere."
"Cardinal Richelieu." "Les Miserables." "Call of the
Wild," UA-20th Century; collaborated on sound, "Metro-
politan." "Thanks a Million." "Show Them No Mercy."
"The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." "The
Littlest Rebel," "Bad Boy," "This Is the Life," "Charlie
Chan in Shanghai," "Charlie Chan's Secret." "Music is
Magic," "My JIarriage." "Navy Wife." "Paddy O'Day."
"Y'our Uncle Dudley,'" 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: col-
laborated on sound. "Professional Soldier," "King of
Burlesque," "It Had to Happen," "The Prisoner of
Shark Island." "A Message to (3arcia," "Everybody's Old
Man." "Captain January," "L'nder Two Flags." "Half
Angel." "Sins of Man." "Private Number." ""The Road
to Glory." "The Poor Little Rich Girl.' "To Mary — with
Love." "Girl's Dormitory." "Sing. Baby. Sing." "Ladies
in Love." "Pigskin Parade." "Llo.vds of London." "One
in a Million." "Stowaway." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"On the Avenue." collaborated on sound "Sancy Steele
Is Missing.'" 20th Cent. -Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HEMING. RICHARD:
-Vlmanac.)
HEMING. VIOLET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. i
HENABERY, JOSEPH: Actor-director, b. Omaha; e.
Omaha. Early career In architectural drafting and
railroading; on stage with San Carlo Grand Opera Com-
pany. Screen work began as an actor; played Lincoln
in GrlfBth"8 "Birth of a Nation;" directed for Fine .^rts
in 1916; Famous. Douglas Fairbanks. Ritz Carlton (Val-
entina). Paramount and Pathe; pictures: "Sailors"
Wives," First National: "United States Smith." "The
River Woman." "Hellshlp Bronson.'" Gotham; "Clear
the Decks,"' Universal; "The Quitters." Columbia; "Light
Fingers." Columbia; "Red Hot Speed," Universal, and
"The Love Trader,"' Tiffanv. In 1935: co-director. Vita-
phone short product. In 1936: directed Vitaphone short
product.
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HENDENGRAN, SOLVEIG: Actress,
gards, " Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
HENDERSON, AL C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HENDERSON, CHARLES E.: Vocal arranger and com-
poser. Universal. b. Jamaica Plain. Mass.. Jan. 19.
1907; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 160 pounds; p. Lucy Jackson
and Walter E.. investment security man; e. Harvard.
A. B. ; m. Ida Pearson and has one daughter. Was in
Waring's band; vocal arranger for theatricals and radio
programs including "Jumbo." Ipana. Campbell's. Texaco,
and others. Films: vocal arranger "Top of the Town."
U. ; "On the Avenue." :;Oth Cent-Fox; "New Faces of
1937." RKO.
HENDERSON. CLARENCE W.: Frank H. Durkee
Enterprises. Harford and Hamilton avenues, Baltimore.
Md. ; b. Baltimore. Md.. March 29. 1892; married; e.
public school and business college. Was salesman, also
manager, for Baltimire and Washineton Film Express,
which was first film bus delivery in U. S. Started vvith
F. H. Durkee 19 years ago as bookkeeper and secretary.
Booking manager for circuit of 20 theatres.
HENDERSON, DAVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. ;
HENDERSON, DEL.: Actor, r. n. George Delbert
Henderson; b. St. Thomas. Ont., July 5. 1883; h. 6
feet 1 inch; dark hair and blue eyes; w. 220 pounds; e.
Sacred Heart School: m. S'lorence Lee. professional; hy.
trap shooting, motoring, swimming. Has played in stock
on stage in nearly all principal cities of U. S. Entered
pictures in 1909 with D. W. Griffith and Biograph
Company as director. Worked for Keystone. Biograph.
Famous. Fox. Roach. Pathe. Froi.man. Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. Appeared In "Riley the Cop." "The Patsy."
"Too Much Harmony."" "Lone Cowboy.'" Paramount; "I
Have Lived." produced by Chesterfield. In 1934: "Sear'h
for Beauty." "Bolero." "You're Telling Me." "The Old
Fashioned Way." Paramount; "Bottoms Up." Fox. In
1935: "Ruggles of Red Gap." "Here Comes Cookie."
Paramount: "The Mystery Man," Monogram; "Diamond
Jim." "Fighting Youth." Universal; "Hot Tip." RKO:
"Hitch Hike Lady," Republic.
HENDERSON. DICK: Actor. "Golden Dawn' (1930*.
Warner Bros.: Vitanhone No. 3413. "The Music Shoo."
No. 32Sn. "At the Church Festival." In 1935: "They Are
Looking Up." GB.
HENDERSON. DICK. JR.: Actor. b. Paddlngton
Loi'drn. W.. Oct. .SO. 1922: father Dick Henderson
professional ; e convent school In Seaford. England.
Appeared in "Cava'cade." Fox, 1933. In 1935: "They
Are Looking Up," GB.
HENDERSON. JACK: Actor. In 1935: "Here Comes
Cookie." Paramount.
HENDERSON. JEAN: Photoplay editor and critic,
Florida Times-Union. Jacksonville. Fla. : b. Peoria. 111.,
July 15. 1904: ^. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Simmons: e. hieh
school, college. Curonean travel: divorced: has one daughter.
Fifi Henderson. Trained for concert singer, started
rewsnaner work at 16. then went Into business and re-
turned to the newspaper in 1929.
HENDERSON. RAY: Composer. Wrote the scores of
"George White's Scandals," 1925-26. "Good News '
"Manhattan Mary," "Flying High." and "George White's
Scandals" 1931. In 1934 wrote music for motion pictu-e
version nf "G^nrge White's Scandals," Fox. In 1935:
music. "Curly Top," Fox.
HENDERSON. V. TALBOT: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
HENDRIAN, DUTCH: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"The Most Precious Thins in Life." Columbia. In 1935:
"She Gets Her Man." Universal; "Nevada." Paramount.
HENDRICK. EARL: Art director. In 1935: collabo-
rated on art direction of "Wings in the Dark," Para-
mount.
HENDRICK. GEORGE B.: General Manager. Gen-
eral Register Corp.. 81 Prospect Street. Brooklyn. N. Y..-
b. Springfield. Mass.. Sept. 23. 1879; married. President.
General Vending Corp : general manager. W. L. Douglas
Shoe Co. : sales martger. Fisk Rubber Co General
Register Corp.. manufacturers of Gold Seal and Simplex
Registers.
HENDRICKS. BEN: Actor, b. New York City, e.
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Hen — Hen
Soutliein College. Philadelphia. Pa. Screen worit witli
.lason. Cosinopolitan, Kealarl. Huiikinson, .Xssncialeil
.\uthors. Weber and North. Fox. Vitagraph. Among his
pictures are: "Take It From Me." "Out All Night."
Universal; "Birds of Prey." Columbia; "Barbed Wire."
Paramount; "The Fencing Romeo." FHO: "My Friend
from India." Pathe; "Waterfront." "Synthetic Sin. '
First National: Ohif in "Black Waters." British and
Dominion; Dutch Borneo in "The Great Divide." First
National; Pete in "Twin Beds." First National: Ed in
"The Wild Party." Paramount. In ISK'M: "The Bis
Shakedown." First National; "Were Not Dressing."
Paramount. In 1113.5: "Northern Frontier." Ambassador:
"O'Shaushnessy's Boy." MGM. In !!):!(): "Draegerman
Courage." WB ; "North of Nome." Columbia.
HENNING. UNO: Actor,
inavian Talkina I'icluies.
In l'J3J: "One Night." Scan-
HENDRICKS. BEN. JR.: (Sec lii:!';
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.Motion Picluri
HENDRICKS. BILL L.: .Manager. Warner Theatre
.Memphis. Tenn. ; h. (iiand Prairie. Texas. .May :i. 1!III4;
p. -Mr. and .Mrs. B. K. Hendricks; e. St. .lohn's College.
Slueveport. La.; married. Won (Juigley (^rand .\ward for
HENDRICKS. JR.. BURT: {.See 1031,-3: Motion Pic-
jrc -Vhnanac.)
HENDRICKS. DUDLEY C: (See ISliiii-
irc -Vlmanac. )
.Motion Pir
HENDRIX, W. H.: K.fMibitor. Central Theatre. Green-.-
boro. N. C. ; Koikingham and Broadway Theatres. Keidii-
ville. N. C. ; Home office. Central Theatre. Greensboro;
b. Greensboro. March 10. 1893; e. Greensboro Hieli
School; has three children. In 1913. city manager for
Piedmont Amusement Company, operating Elm and Otto-
way Theatres. Greensboro, N. C. Paris Theatre. Dor-
ham. N. C. 1914. In own business in December. I;il4.
opened Fairview Theatre, Greensboro, closed 1930. Opene I
Central Theatre. Greensboro. Maich. 1919; bought Broad
way Theatre. Reidsviile, 1923; bought Grand Theatre.
Reidsville. 192B, closed 1929; built Rockingham Theatre
Reidsville.
HENGER. GEORGE Y.: City manager, Standar I
Theatres Corporation, b. St. Louis. Mo.. Sept. 30. 19J(i;
c. high scliO(il ; married. Was newspaper sports writer.
Witli Skouias Brothers. 1930-1932. With Warner Bum .
Oklalioina City. 1932-1934.
HENIE. SONJA: Ice-skater. In 1930: appeared in
"One in a Million." 20th Cent. -Fox.
HENIGSON. HENRY: Studio manager and associate
producer. Universal City. Cal. ; b. New York City.
September 22, 1S97 ; h. 5 feet 9 inches; dark hair and
brown eyes; w. 158 pounds; p. Emma and Samuel Henigson.
non-professionals; e. High School of Commerce. New York.
Started with Universal in 1920, then to road auditing
in 1921 through South America and United States: ne\t
general manager of distribution for the continent of Eu-
rope to October. 1925. then to Universal City. In 1933:
associate producer. "They Just Had To Get Married."
Universal. In 1934 associate producer of "Let's Be
Kitzy"; "Little Man. What Now," Universal. In 1935:
"The Good Fairy." Universal.
HENLERE. HERSCHEL: (See 19:16 :i7 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HENLEY. ALTH
Almanac.)
HENLEY. HOBART: Director. b. Louisville. Ky..
Nov. 23. 1891: e. University of Cincinnati. On the
legitimate stage for five years. Screen career began
in 1910 with .lewel Productions. Selznlck. Universal,
heading own production unit; directed "His Tiger Lady."
Paramount: "A Certain Young Man." "Wickedness Pre-
ferred." MGM; "The Lady Lies." Paramount: "Roadhouse
Nights." "The Big Pond." Paramount; "Captain Apple-
jack." Warner; "Mothers Cry." First National: "Fre
Love." ".\ight World." "Bad Sister." Universal; "Ex-
pensive Women. ' Warners; "T'nknown Blonde " Majestic.
HENLEY. JACK: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HENNECKE. CLARENCE: Director. b. Chicago.
1894; e. Chicago public and high schools. Vaudeville.
Eritered pictures in 1913 with old Vitagraph studio.
Hollywood. Freelancing.
HENRI. BAYNHAM: Sound director. In 1936: col
lal)orated on sound iif "Dusty Ermine." Twickenham.
HENRY. B.: Executive, b. London. England. April lu.
1902; married. Was with Moss Empires for ten years,
and with Wardour Films seven years; general manager of
Associated British Film Distributors Ltd.. since 1933.
HENRY, B. F.. JR.: Pen name, Larry Walker. Mo-
tion iiicture and radio columnist and reporter. News
Sentinel. Knoxville. Tenn.; b. Knoxville. Tenn.. .lune -■>.
1909; I). B. K. Henry; e. B.A.. University of Tenn.
HENRY. CHARLOTTE: b. Brooklyn, 1915. h. 5 feet;
w. 104 pounds; light brown lialr, fair complexion,
blue-green eyes. On stage: "Courage." Played in
"Harmony at Home" (1930). Fox; "On Your Back"
(1930). Fox; 1B31; "Huckleberry Finn." "Arrowsmith."
"Lena Rivers." Tiffany. Appeared in Paramounl's
"Alice in Wonderland." In 1934: "The Last Gentle-
man." United Artlsts-20th Century; "Babes in Toyland."
MGM. In 1935: "Laddie." RKO: "The Hoosier School-
master." Monogram; "Three Kids and a Queen," TI.
In 1936: "The Return of .limmy Valentine." "Hearts in
Bondage," "The Genijeman from Louisiana." "The Man-
darin Mystery." Republic; "Charlie Chan at the Opera."
20tli Cent. -Fox.
HENRY, GALE: (See 19';i«-:!7 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HENRY. JAY: (See 193
Motion Picture .\lmiinac. )
HENRY, LEONARD: Actor. 'The New Waiter"
(1929), Pathe-George LeMalre Comedies; "Musical Beauty
Shop" (1930). Pathe Alelody Comedies, first series. In
1933: "Radio Parade." British International. In 1934
appeared in many Pathe and Gaumont comedy shorts;
' "The Public Life of Henry 9th." Hammer-MGM. In 1935:
"Jubilee Cavalcade." B.I. P. In 1936: "Pathe Parade of
1936." Jack Payne's "Sunshine Aheail" and many Pathe
shorts.
HENRY, LOUISE: Actress, r. n. Jessie Louise Heiman.
b. Syracuse, N. Y. ; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; blonde hair
and blue eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Dr. Jesse Straus Heiman
and Louise Henry, professional; e. Marymount Convent.
Tarrytovvn. New York, then to Paris branch of Jlary-
mount. In New York worked under Chaiuberlain Brown
in stock, and for Hal Brown in Syracuse. Did a single
act in vaudeville. In 1933 went to England, playing
vaudeville. Was given a part in a Seymour Hicks produc-
tion. Returned to United States and sang at Deauville
Yicht C lub, Miami. Florida. Was given contract by
MGM, and appeared in 1934 in "Paris Interlude," and
"Hide Out," MG.M. In 1935: "Society Doctor." "Reck-
less," "The Casino Slurder Case." "The Murder Man";
"In Old Kentucky," Fox; "King Solomon of Broadway,"
"Remember Last Night." Universal. In 1936: "Exclusive
Story." MGM; "End of the Trail." Columbia.
HENRY, WILLIAM: Actor. b. Los Angeles. Cal.;
p. father a broker; e. Los Angeles and Hollywood High
Schools: hy. book collecting. Appeared in film. "Lord
Jim," when eight years of age. Played bits while attend-
ing school. At 14 was stage manager for Belasco and
Curran. and for Guy Bates Post in "The Play's the
Thing." In 1927 attended Punaho College at Honolulu
for a- term. Foster brother is "Duke" Kahanamoku,
Hawaiian swimmer. With brother Tom, in 1930 pre-
sented shows at University of Hawaii Little Theatre. Is
also a writer. On screen in 1933 in films including
"Adorable." "Pilgrimage," "Best of Enemies," "The
Worst Woman in Paris." "Coming Out Paoty" ; in 1934:
"Operator 13." "The Thin Man." "A Wicked Woman."
MGM. In 1933: "Society Doctor," "China Seas." MGM.
In 1936: "Exclusive Story," "Tarzan Escapes," MGM.
HENSLER, FRANK C: Branch Manager, MGM
Distributing Corporation, Kansas City, Jlo. ; b. Mil-
waukee. Wis.. August 18. 1894; married. Salesman
for electrical supply house and theatre manager at
Milwaukee, 1916-17, salesman for K. E. S. E., Min-
neapolis, Minn.: 1917-22. salesman for State Bights.
Milwaukee, and Hallmark and General Film Co.
HENSON. LESLIE: Actor, b. London, Aug. 3. 1891;
h. 5 feet 5 Inches; Lrown hair and brown eyes; dlv.
Madge Saunders; m. Gladys Gunn: hy. motoring, golf;
e. Cairns James School of JIusical and Dramatic Art.
London. Actor and producer-manager on London stage.
On screen: "Alf's Button" and "Broken Bottles."
sllents. In 1931: "Tons of Money." B. & D.; "A
Warm Corner," Gainsboi'ough : "The Sport of Kings."
Gainsborough; "It's A Boy," Gaumont-British; "The Girl
from Maxims." London Films. In 1935: "Oh Daddy.'" GB.
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PENTHOUSE LOVE
LOVE TAKES A WALK
BACHELOR GIRL'S DIARY
WOMEN AT PLAY
NIGHT OF CRIME
HONOR AMONG WOMEN
NO LONGER HIS WOMAN
MURDER IN THE SUPREME COURT
DESERT SCOUT
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SHOOTING FOR GLORY
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HEPBURN. KATHARINE: Actress. b. Hartford.
Conn.; h. 5 feet, 8 inches; grey eyes and is a brunette,
hy. tennis, swimming, golf. Stage e.'cperience: "Death
Takes a Holiday," "Art and Mrs. Bottle," "Warriors
Husband," and others. Under five year contract to
Radio. Appeared in "A Bill of Divorcement." In
1933: "Christopher Strong." "Morning Glory." "Little
Women." Radio, Won 1933 Academy award. In 1931:
"Spitfire," "The Little Minister," KKO. In 1935:
"Break of Hearts," "Alice Adams." UKO. In 1936:
"Sylvia Scarlett," "Mary of Scotland." "A Woman
Kehels." KKO Kadio. In 1937: "Quality Street." KKO-
Radio.
HEPNER, LEON: Executive, b. Russia, October, 1904.
Managing director. British Artistic Films, Ltd. In 193(i
produced "Gipsy Melody."
HEPPNER, ROSA: Press agent. b. London. Eng..
April 22, 1905. Freelance in British field.
HEPWORTH, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Land Without
Music," Universal.
HERBEL. HENRY M.: Branch Manager, b. Marion.
Ind.. on March 23. 1897 and is husband of Gladys Wal-
ton, former Universal star. Graduate of Indiana Uni-
versity, LL.B. Started with Universal in 1918 as cashier.
Six years later had risen to western sales managership.
On Jan. 22, 1927, was appointed branch manager in Chi-
cago.
HERBERT, BRIAN: Actor. In 1937: "Sensation^'
Wardour Films.
HERBERT. CHARLES W.: Cameraman. In 1935: "The
Land of Promise." Zionist Organization of America.
HERBERT, EVELYN: Singer. In 1935: Universal
short product.
HERBERT. FREDERICK HUGH: Writer, b. Vienna.
Austria, May 29, 1897; p. Paula and Lionel Frederick
Herbert, non-professionals; e. Gresham School. Norfolk.
England, and London university, England; m. Arllne
La Verne, non-prof essicnal; hy. tennis. Has written
"There You Are." "The Poseur," and "Carry Me
Upstairs" for the stage. Entered pictures in 1921 and
his work there includes such pictures as "Beau Broad-
way," "Baby Cyclone." "A Man's Man." and "Adam and
Evil." Adapted "Her Cardboard Lover," "A Single
Man" and "Last of Mrs. Cheyney" for the screen;
"Noisy Neighbors," dialogue of "Great Gabbo." "Murder
on the Roof," "He Knew Women," "Vengeance."
1930-31: Signed by Radio as a writer: directed dialogue
an1 played featured role in "Danger Lights." Wrote
"Left Over Ladles." Tiffany; "At Bay." First National,
and "The Sin Ship." RKO. In 1932: "Hotel Continen-
tal." Tiffany; "The Stoker." "A Parisian Romance."
"Road to Paradise," "X Marks the Spot." "Vanity Fair,"
"The Penal Code," "Those We Love," "Daring
Daughters," "The Constant Woman." In 1933: collabo-
rated on story and wrote screen play. "One Year Later."
Allied: "By Candlelight." Universal. In 1934: collabo-
rated with Carl Erickson on the screen play of "Fashions
of 1934," collaborated on screen play of "The Personality
Kid," First National; wrote original screen story of "The
Women in His Life." MGM; collaborated on screen play
of ".Journal of a Crime." wrote original play and col-
laborated on screen play of "Smarty," Warner; collaborated
on "The Dragon Murder Case," First National; "The
Secret Bride," "Friends of Mr. Sweeney." "Concealment,"
Warner. In 1935: "Traveling Saleslady." First National;
collaborated on original. "People Will Talk/' Paramount;
collaborated on screen play. "We're in the Money," "Per-
sonal Maid's Secret," Warner; "If You Could Only Cook,"
Columbia. In 1936: screen play, "The Widow from
Monte Carlo," "Colleen" (in collaboration). "The Case of
the Caretaker's Cat," "The Case of the Black Cat,"
"Snowed Under," "Episode," "Mississippi Bubble,"
"Marriage Clause," "Men Are Such Fools." Warner
Brothers. In 1937: "As Good as Married," "120 Men
and a Girl," "As Before Better Than Before," Universal.
HERBERT, HARRY: Actor, b. Birmingham, England,
Dec. 3, 1889; h. 5 feet 7 inches; w. 161 pounds; brown
hair, brown eyes; married; hy. gardening: e. Public School.
Stage work in England. India and Par East: variety
work in England and Africa; with Adeler and Sutton
Concert Party In England and Far East tour. Pictures
include "Love Nest" (B.I.P.). "Fraud" (Sovereign).
HERBERT, HENRY: Actor. In 1036: "It Couldn't
Have Happened," Invincible.
HERBERT. HOLMES: Actor. b, Mansfield Notts,.
England. July 3. 1882, h. 5 feet 11 Inches; fair hali
and gray eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Harriet Clay and
Edward Herbert, professionals; e. Nottingham high school
and Rugby college; m. Elinor Ince; hy. golf, swimming
and books. First appearance on stage at the age of
;* at Sadlers Wells theatre. London ; later with John
Sanger circus. Robys Minstrels. F. R, Benson Company,
in English provinces; appeared in Drury Lane, Adelphi,
Lyceum. Aldwych, Kingsway. His Majesty's. Haymarket.
the Royal Court and other theatres. On the American
stage for three years with Charles Frohman Company,
with Billie Burke, Blanche Bates. Grace George. Wil-
liam Faversham and Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Picture
career includes appearances in "The Terror," "On Trial,"
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." "The Fire Brigade," "The
Charlatan" and "Sporting Age;" in 1929 "Madame X."
MetroGoldwyn-Mayer; "Careers," "The Careless Age."
"Her Private Life," First National: "The Kiss," "Thir-
teenth Chair." "Untamed," MGM; "The Ship from
Shanghai" (1930). MGM; "Chances." "Broadminded."
"Daughter of Fu Manchu," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
(1931). In 1934: "Beloved," Universal; "The House of
Rothschild," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "Car-
dinal Richelieu," UA-20th Century; "Mark of the Vam-
pire." MG.M; "Sons of Steel," Chesterfield; "Accent on
Youth." Paramount: "Captain Blood," FN. In 1936:
"The Country Beyond." "Fifteen Maiden Lane." "Lloyds
of London." 20th Cent. -Fox; "The Gentleman from
Louisiana," Republic.
HERBERT, HUGH: Actor. b. Binghamton, N. Y.,
18S7; e. (Cornell University. Stage career: 23 years as
actor, comedian and playwright; has written 150 playlets,
vaudeville sketches, plays produced by Sam Harris and
A. H. Woods. Screen career: playwright and actor, joined
Fox Movietone to write and play in "Mind Your Business" ;
1933 appeared In "Goodbye Again." "Bureau of Allssing
Persons," "PootUght Parade," "College Coach." "From
Headquarters," Warner; "She Had to Say Yes." "Con-
veiition City," First National. In 1934: "Fashions of
1934," First National; "Easy to Love," "Dames." "Kan-
sas City Princess," "Wonder Bar," "Harold Teen,"
"Merry Wives of Reno." "Sweet Adeline," "Fog Over
Frisco." "The Merry Frinks," Warner. In 1935: "Trav-
eling Saleslady," "Gold Diggers of 1935," First National;
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," "We're in the Money,"
"Miss Pacific Fleet," Warner; "To Beat the Band." RKO
In 1936: "Colleen." "Lnve Begins at 20," "Sing Me i.
Love Song," WB; "One Rainy Afternoon," UA; "We Went
to College," MGM.
HERBERT, TOM: Actor, b. New York City, Nov. 2.5.
1888; h. 5 feet 8 inches; w. 164 pounds; married. Early
stage and screen work. On screen "Bed of Roses," "Travel-
ing Husbands," "Topper." In 1937: "Banjo On My
Knee." "Think Fast, Mr. Moto," 20th Century-Fox.
HERBST. WILLIAM P.: Circle Amusement Co., Circle
Theatre. 2105 Penn. Avenue. N. W. Washington. D. C. ;
b. Carlisle, Pa., July 8, 1868; married; e. Graduate
National College of Pharmacy. Washington. D. C. 1889
(Now a part of George Washington University). Drug-
gist. Started the first open air picture park !n Wash-
ington, 26th and Pennsylvania Avenues N, W,, 1909.
Formed the Circle Amusement Co. in Dec. 19U9. Has
been President since organization. Active In local
MPTO. Was president 1912-14. now treasurer of local
association. From 1893 to 1910 was Interested in
amateur photography. Was president of the Capital
Camera Club, then very active club. Arranged for the
first showing of amateur photographs In the Corcoran
Art Gallery, after which it became an annual event.
Brought the American Salon to the Corcoran Gallery
and others. This interest In pholography is what finally
Interested him in motion pictures and he has now been
in the business more than 27 years. Rebuilt Circle
theatre in the summer of 1935.
HERGESHEIMER, JOSEPH: Author. In 1930: story
"Tol'able David." Columbia. In 1933: story "The Woman
I Stole." Columbia, Novel, "Java Head," screened in
1935, First Division.
HERLINGER, KARL: Makeup artist: b. Vienna,
.Austria; married; previously operetta comedian In Europe
and America; as makeup artist was five years with Fox
at Hollywood; two and a half with Paramount, and free-
lanced for some months; Is now chief makeup artist with
Associated Talking Pictures, Ealing, London.
HERMAN, AL: Art Director. Played In Vltaphone
No. 2578. In 1933 collaborated on "Past of Mary
Holmes," "Emergency Call," "Ace of Aces," "After
Tonight," Radio. In 1934 collaborated on art direction
of "Long Lost Father," "The Crime Doctor." "Anne of
Green Gables," "Sing and Like It," "Stingaree." "Suc-
cess at Any Price," "His Greatest Gamble." "Let's Try
Again." RKO. In 1935: "Grand Old Girl." associated
on art direction. "The Last Days of Pompeii." "Another
Face." RKO; "Harmony Lane." Mascot. In 1936: "Two
in the Dark," "Love on a Bet." "Walking on Air."
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"Soonrid Wife." 'Wilhiiul Orders." ■■Smartest Girl in
Tdwn. ■ ItKO-Ua.Iio.
HERMAN, ALBERT: Director. r. n. Adam U.
Foelker: b. Troy. N. Y.. February 22. 1894; e. Tro.v
and Manhattan Agricultural College; hy. football, boxing
and golf. Entered piciures In 1913; directed "Over ihe
Klilne," Mickey AliGuire In "Mickey, the Detective, '
"Mickey's Big Game Hunt." "Mickey's Big Idea.'
"Kaciiig Blood " series for Darniour. an RKO release. In
1932: "Kxposed,'^ Kagle. In 19:!:!: -The Big Chance."
Greenblatt. In 19:i.'>: "What Price Crime." Beacon. In
lOnCi: "Outlaws of the Range. ■' Spectrum; "Blazini;
.lustice." Kirkuood; '■The Clutching Hand," \Veiss.
HERMAN, CARL: (.See 19:!G-37 Motion Picture
.\lniaiiac. )
HERMAN. CHARLES EDWARD. M. D.: Kxhihitnr
Owner of the New Carnegie and I^iherty Theatres. Carnegie.
Pa.; married. Physician, retaining practice in Carnegie
district; also bank director. Entered exhibition in 1927.
Former president of MPTO of Western Pennsylvania. Inc..
became chairnian of the board of directors of this Allied
organization.
HERMAN, JUSTIN: I'aramount Pictures, short feature
department, writing Paramount "Pictorials" and Para-
graphics." b. Phiiadelphia, Pa.. April 29, 1907; e.
School of Industrial Art and Academy of Pine Arts in
Philadelphia. Newspaper work in Philadelphia, then be-
came editor of Jay Emanuel Publications. 1927-29: editor
Philadelphia "Town Crier," 192n-:!0; advertising-publicity.
1930-:U; Warner Brothers Vltaphone Studios. Brooklyn,
]9:i4; Paramount short feature department, since 1931.
Occasional free-lance writing and drawing in national
magazines.
HERMANN, IDA: Motion picture critic and screen
editor. Courier-Post. Camden, N. .T. : b. Camden. N. J..
.March 2. 1907: p. Ernestlna and Simon Hermann: e.
high school graduate and two years of college: married.
HERON, JULIA: Set Decorator. In 1936: "Come and
(let It.^' ■■Beloved Enemy." UA.
HERRERA. JOE: Actor. In 1937: appeared in "The
Lost Horizon." Columbia.
MERRICK. F. HERRICK: Director, free lance, b.
Beloit, Wis., March 25, 1895: p. dec; e. University;
married. Was newspaper reporter and editor; has done
exploration. Producer of adventure and exploration pic-
tures. Writer of 43 original scenarios, all produced.
Made fir.st stories without titles in silent era. Turned to
all-iliaiogue adventure films. Productions include "Vaga-
licind Adventures." RKO; '■Going Places," Universal; and
"Olieah." made in the South Seas on the schooner
"Setli Parker." Production manager. "World Aflame."
Ilalpcrin Productions. Acted in RKO and Republic pic-
tures in 'That Girl from Paris." RKO-Radio.
HERRICK, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.) ,
HERRICK. JOSEPH: Actor. In 1930: ■White Fang."
2nth Century-Fox.
HERRICK, ROBERT: Writer. Wrote novel. "The
Healer." screened in 1935 by Monogram.
HERRING, AGGIE: Actress, b. San Francisco. Cal. ;
e. In San Francisco; h. 5 feet 4 Inches: w. 165 pounds;
blue eyes, red hair; m. Jess Herring. Previous career
on stage, dramatitc and vaudeville stock companies.
Entered pictures in 1914; appeared in "McFadden's
Flats." Mrs. McGuire in "Broadway Babies" (1929).
Mrs. Haines In "Children of the Ritz" (1929), Mrs.
Dean in "Dark Streets" (1929). Mrs. O'Connor In "In
the Next Boom" (1930). Grandmother O'More In "SmlUn'
Irish Eyes" (1929), "Kathleen Mavourneen" and "Do
Your Duty" (1929). First National: "Billy the Kid,"
MGM; "Clancy nf Wall Street." Edward Small Prod.;
"Fat Wives For Thin." Mack Sennett. In 1933: "The
Sin of Nora Moran." Majestic. In 1934: "The Quitter."
Chesterfield. In 19:!(!: "Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio. In
1937: "Don't Tell the Wife,'^ RKO-Radio.
HERRINGTON, FRED J.: Secretary of MPTO of
W. Pa. and W. Va.. 425 'Van Braam St.. Pittsburgh.
Pa.; b. Bryn Mawr, Wales: married; e. Cleveland.
Ohio. Worked In the Iron and steel mills. Pittsburgh.
Pa. One of the veteran motion picture theatre owners
and among the first Independent exhibitor organizers.
Early In 1906. with Oliver McKee as partner, opened
the Fairyland. Warrington Ave.. Pittsburgh: opened
Casino, Mt. Oliver, 1909; built other theatres In Mt.
Oliver and Oakdale In 1910 and 1913. In 1909 organized
and was elected president of the Motion Picture Exhibitor
League of Pennsylvania; at the first national exhibitor
convention at Cleveland In 1911 was elected to offlclai
duties; was elected national president of the M. V. B.
L. A. at the convention in San Francisco. 1915; at
the Chicago meeting In 1916 was selected by the board
of directors as national organizer. A number of state
organizations withdrew from the M. P. E. L A. In
1917, and the American Exhibitors Assnclat'lon was
formed; he was elected a member of the board of
directors. Retired as an exhibitor in 1919. Was active
In the MPTOA at the Cleveland convention in 1920.
The next year organized and was elected secretary of
the MPTO of W. Pa. and W. Va.. Inc.. which has
been affiliated with Allied for several years. Secretary
of organization for past 16 years. National director (if
Allied.
HERRMANN, JOHN L.: Cameraman. In 1935: col-
laborated on photography. "Little America," film of
liyrd's second Antarctic expedition. Paramount.
HERRMANN. LEO: Supervisor. In 1935: "The Land
of Promise," Zionist Organization of America.
HERRON. FREDERICK L.: Treasurer and manager,
foreign department. Motion Picture Producers and Dis-
tributors of America. Inc. ; b. Crawfordsville. Ind. ; e.
Wabash college (A.B.); Princeton University; not
married. Was in U. S. Consular Service, and major
In the U. S. Regular Army. Has been decorated with
the British Military Cross. French Croix de Guerre with
citation, the French Legion of Honor. Spanish Order
of Isabel the Catholic. Commendatorl della Corona
a'ltalia. Is also a colonel In the U. S. Reserve Corps.
HERSCHEL: Costume designer. In 1936: "Pepper."
"Charlie Chan at the Race Track. ■' "Star for a Night."
"Back to Nature." "Thank Y'ou. Jeeves!," "Fifteen
Maiden Lane." "Can This Be Dixie?." "Career Woman."
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: '■The Holy Terror." "Step
Lively. Jeeves." "Time Out for Romance." "Dead Yes-
terday." "That I May Live," 20th Century-Fox.
HERSCHER. LOU: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. )
HERSHEY. BURNET: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HERSH FIELD, BEN: Talent Manager. b. Kansas
City, Mo., December 7, 1SS8; h. 5 feet llVa inches;
dark brown hair and blue eyes: w. 180 pounds; p.
Sarah Samuels and Col. Reuben Norman Hersbfield; m.
Rita La Roy; e. Central ■ high school, Kansas City;
hy. golf, fishing, hunting, sailing. Manager of players.
directors and writers — Cherokee Building, Hollywood, Cal.
City commissioner of Los Angeles, was commander of the
Disabled American Veterans, also state humane oflicer;
president Temple Israel Brotherhood.
HERSHOLT, JEAN: Actor, b. Copenhagen. Denmark.
July 12. 1886; h. 5 feet 11 inches; medium brown
hair and dark blue eyes; w. 180 pounds: p. both Danish
professionals; e. grammar and high schools of Copenhagen;
and received his stage training at the Dagmar theatre,
Copenhagen; In repertoire all over Scandinavia; m.
non-professional; hy. collecting rare books, painting and
sketching. In repertoire in Denmark, Norway, Sweden
and Finland. Screen appearances include roles in
"Younger Generation" for Columbia; "Abie's Irish Rose"
for Paramount; "Battle of the Sexes." a D. 'W. Griffith
production; "The Climax" and "Girl on the Barge" for
Universal; "Stella Dallas" and "Greed," Goldwyn pro-
ductions; also in "Don Q" with Douglas Fairbanks;
in "The Goldfish," "So Big" and "It Must be JiOve"
for First National; and in "The Student Prince" for
Metro-(jioldwyn-Mayer. Also in pictures for Great North-
ern Films of Copenhagen and was under contract to
Thomas H. Ince of Inceville (1914-15). Appeared in
19'29 in "Girl on the Barge." "Modern Love" and
"You Can't Buy Love." Universal; in 1930 in "Mamba,"
TifTany; "Hell Harbor." United Artists; "The Climax."
Universal; "Viennese Nights." Warner Bros. Under
long terra contract to Metro. "Transatlantic," Fox;
"Susan Lenox," ".Sin of Madelon Claudet," "Emma,"
"Grand Hotel," all MGM; (1932) "Hearts of Humanity."
Majestic. In 1933: "Song of the Eagle." Paramount;
"Dinner at Eight." "Her Sweetheart. Christopher Bean."
1934: "Men in White." MGM; "The Painted Veil," "The
Cat and the Fiddle." MGM. In 1935: "Mark of the
Vampire." "Murder in the Fleet," MGM; "Break of
Hearts." RKO. In 1936: "Tough Guy." "His Brother's
Wife," MGM; "The Country Doctor." "Sins of Man"
"Reunion." "One In a Million." 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Seventh Heaven." 20th Century-Fox.
HERSHOLT, JEAN. JR: Player. In 1933 appeared
in "Forgotten," Chesterfield.
HERTNER, JOHN H.: President. Hertner Klectrlc
Co.. 12690 Elmwood Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.; b. Williams
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3r — Hew
County. Ohio, Jan. 14. 1877; married; p. Ciiristian
and Elisabeth Hertner; e. common and liigh school and
Ohio State University. Electrical manufacturing and
eiectric automobile manufacturing. Trade journal editorial
work. Since 1914 manufacturing transverter.
HERTZ, DAVID: Writer. b. Selma, Alabama. April
16, 1905; married; e. Tufts College and Yale University.
Was magazine editor and playwrite. In 1935: collaborated
on "The Devil Is a Woman," Paramount. In 1936:
additional dialogue "Beloved Enemy," UA. In 1937:
collaborated on additional dialogue "History Is Made at
Night," UA; collaborated on screen play "Woman Chases
Man."
HERTZ, JIM: Actor. In 1936: "I Conquer the Sea,"
Academy.
HERTZ, JOHN DANIEL: Financier. Was on board
of directors and chairman of the finance committee of
Paramount; b. Ruttka, Austria (now Czecho-Slovakia),
April 10. 1879; e. public schools; m. Frances Kesner.
has three children. Formerly sporting reporter Chicago
Record; founder Yellow Cab Co., of Chicago 1915, Chicago
Motor Coach Co., 1922, Peoples Motorbus Co., St. Louis,
1923; formed Omnibus Corporation of America by merger
of Fifth Ave. Coach Co. and Chicago Motor Coach
Co.. 1924: effected merger Yellow Cab Mfg. Co. and
Gen. Motors Truck Co., and chairman of board Omnibus
Corporation America. An early backer of the Balaban and
Katz enterprises. Clubs: Mid-Day, Cary Country, North-
moor Country, Chicago Equestrian. Eagle River Fishing
and Shooting. Resigned Paramount post. 1932. Now
partner in Lehman Bros. Resident of Cary. 111. Chair-
man of the board. The Omnibus Corp. ; Board chairman.
New York Railways Corp.; Chairman, Executive Commit-
tee, Arlington Park Jockey Club; Vice-president, The
Lehman Corp.; Director, The Lehman Corp., The Omnibus
Corp., New York Railways Corp., Chicago Motor Coach
Co., New York Transportation Co., Fifth Avenue Bus
Securities Corp., Metropolitan Express Co., Paramount
Pictures Inc.. Paramount Productions Inc.. Invisible Glass
Co.. The Studebaker Corp., The Madison Square Garden
Corp.. Keeshin Transcontinental Freight Lines, Inc.
HERVEY, HARRY. Writer of short stories, novels
and plays. In 1931: screen play "The Cheat." Para-
mount. In 1932 wrote story "Shanghai Express," "Wiser
Sex" and "Devil and the Deep," Paramount: "Prestige,"
RKO-Pathe; "Passport to Hell." Fox. Joined Para-
mount writing staiT,, In 1933: "The Devil's in Love,"
Pox. In 1934 collaborated on screen play of "His Greatest
Gamble," RKO. In 1934: collaborated on "Mississippi,"
Paramount. In 1936: unpublished story screened as "A
Son Comes Home," Paramount.
HERVEY, IRENE: Actress. r. n. Eerwlck; b. Los
Angeles, Cal. ; h. 5 feet, 4 inches ; brown hair and hazel
eyes: w. 114 pounds; p. John L. and Beulah M. Berwick:
e. Venice High School, Egan's Dramatic School; hy.
theatre. Entered films through MGM school. Appeared
in "Stranger's Return," MGM. 1933. In 1934: "The
Women in His Life." MGM, "Let's Try Again." RKO,
"Three on a Honeymoon," Pox; "White Lies," Columbia.
In 1935: "The Winning Ticket," MGM; "Motive for
Revenge," Majestic; "Honeymoon Limited." Monogram;
"Hard Rock Harrigan," Pox; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai,"
20th Century-Pox; "His Night Out." Universal. In 1936:
MGM short product, "Three Godfathers," "Absolute
Quiet," MGM. In 1937: "Woman in Distress," Columbia;
"Along Came Love," Paramount.
HERZBERG. MARTIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HERZBRUN, BERNARD: Art director, b. New York,
Jan. 10, 1891; h. 5 feet 8; brown hair, brown eyes;
w. 160 pounds; m. Eva Kann Herzbrun; e. public school.
New York, Mechanics Institute, New York, Columbia
TTnivcrsity. New York. Art School. Bellevue. (Seine et
Oise) Prance; has son. Herman, born 1923. Highest awards
in architecture upon graduation from Mechanics Institute.
Member of the American Institute of Architects since
1921 : joined Paramount Long Island Studios in 1926 as
an art director and has been with the Paramount organ-
ization since then; designed sets for more than 100
productions, including. "Charming Sinners." "Seven Days
Leave." "Tom Sawyer." "Huckleberry Finn." "Skiopv,"
"Ladies of tire Big House." "The Miracle Man." "The
Devil and the Deep." "The Big Broadcast." "I'm No
Angel." "Melody in Spring." "It Ain't No Sin." and
"She Loves Me Not." all Paramount, In 1934: "All of
Me." "Behold My Wife," collaborated on the following
pictures in 1935: "Mississippi," "People Will Talk."
"College Scandal," "Stolen Harmony," Paramount. In
1936: "The Milky Way," "Klondike Annie." "Poppy."
"The Texas Rangers," "Three Married Men," Paramount.
In 1937: "Maid of Salem," Paramount.
HERZBRUN, HENRY: Vice-President and General
Manager of Production, Paramount, b. New York, Feb. 10.
1885; h. 5 feet SVz; w. 163; brown hair and eyes; p. Her-
man and Pauline Herzbrun ; e. grammar school in New
York and Chicago. DeWitt Clinton high school (New York).
New York Law School; m. Doris Green; two children.
Stephen and Robert. Admitted to the New York Bar in
1907, to the California Bar in 1926. Practised law in New
York City from 1907 to 1926. when he entered the employ
of Paramount Publix as resident attorney. Became vice-
president and general manager of Production, Paramount,
in 1935.
HERZIG, SIG: Writer. In 1933, co-author and
continuity writer. "Moonlight and Pretzels." 'Univergal.
In 1934: collaborated on "Romance in the Rain," Universal.
In 1935: collaborated on story of "Lottery Lover."' Fox;
collaborated on screen play and story, "Broadway Gondo-
lier," Warner; collaborated on screen play and story, "Old
Man Rhythm," RKO; collaborated on screen play. Mil-
lions in the Air," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Colleen," "Sing Me a Love Song." 'WB.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Ready, Willing and
Able," WB.
HERZINGEN. CHARLES W.: Actor, b. San Francisco
Cal., August 10. 1864; h. 6 feet, 2 Inches; grey hair and
grey eyes; e. George Washington College, Washington,
D. C with A. B. and LL.B. degrees. Was on stage,
in drama and vaudeville. Pictures include "The Bat."
United Artists. 1926: "The Winning of Barbara Worth,"
Paramount, 1926, "Riders of the West," Universal;
"Snowbound," Tiffany-Stahl, 1920, serial: "Tangled For-
tunes," Burton King. 1930; "The Healer." Trem Carr.
1935.
HERZOG, H. C: Pen name. Buck Herzoe. Motion pic-
ture editor. Sentinel, Milwaukee. Wis.; b. Milwaukee, Jan.
25. 1906; p. Mrs. Edward Herzog; e. Washington High
School: Marquette University (journalism course): has two
children. Edited civic weekly 1925-1928: was publicity and
advertising manager and editor of "Social Register," 1928-
30. Joined advertising staff of Pox Midwesco Theatres in
1930, and was made director of advertising in 1932. Re-
mained in position through 1933. During schooling wrote
sports for the Wisconsin News. Joined Sentinel editorial
staff in 1934.
HESS, GABRIEL L.: General Attorney. Motion Pic-
ture Producers and Distributors of America. Inc. ; b.
New York City. February 12, 1881; e. New York City
public schools. College of the City of New York. New
York Law School: m. Linda Watkins. actress. He was
admitted to the Bar, New York State, in February, 1903.
HESS, JULES JACQUES: Publicity. Was publicity
director, Publix home office: b. London, England. June
9. 1892; e. St. Augustine's. London, Ecole Moyenne.
Antwerp, Belgium; King's College, University of Lon-
don; married; hy. collecting rare books, first editions.
Was on the reportorial staffs of various London dally
newspapers and the Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney.
Australia; then followed associations with Gaumont. Ltd..
Australia. Spencer Films. Ltd.. Fine Arts Studio.
Hollj-wood, the Los Angeles Express and Los Anireles
Record. San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco
Examiner; Famous Players-Lasky Corporation in San
Francisco end Chicago; Warner Bros, and Lubiner &
Trinz theatres; then director of publicity and advertising.
Marks Brothers Theatres, Chicago, and director of
publicity and advertising. Western division or Badio-
Kelth-Orpheum. Chicago. Was national director of
advertising RKO theatres. Joined Paramount. 1932,
resigned In 1933.
HESSE, BARON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HESSE. LOUIS: Film editor. In 1936: "Here Comes
Carter," WB.
HEWITSON, EDWARD: (Died October 17, 1936. See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HEWITT, CHARLES E.: Pen name, HEC. Evening
News, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. : b. N. Tonawanda. N. Y.,
1899; p. Edwin H. and Mary Hewitt: e. Cornell University;
married and has two children. Spent whole career in
newspaper publishing.
HEWITT, HENRY: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt."
UA-London Films.
HEWITT. JOE: Home Theatres Circuit Corporation.
Robinson. 111.: b. Allegany. N. Y., Dec. 8. 1885: mar-
ried: e. public schools, Bradford. Pa. and St. Ber-
nards Business College. Bradford. Pa. Was sign artist.
Started In 1906 with Theatorium at Bradford. Pa. :
then Dreamland. Sheboygan, Wis., 1906; then with
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ihows In Southern Illinois on comDlete service, locatlne
In Sparta. 111., Harrlsburg. 111.. Mt. Carmel. 111., and
Robinson. III., In 1917. Built New Lincoln theatre
in 1929. President of Home Theatre Circuit Corporation.
Robinson, Oblong .ind Newton. 111. Active management
of Strand and Lincoln theatres. Robinson. 111.
HEWITT. PURSER: Managing editor. Dally Clarion-
Ledger. Jackson, Miss.: b. Columbus. Miss., May 21, 1905;
P. Rev. W. A. and Olive Haley Hewitt; e. public schools,
Dallas, Texas, central high of Jackson. Miss., Mississippi
College. Clinton ; University of Chicago and Northwestern
University, Evanston; m. Julia Toy .Johnson, Hattiesburg.
Miss.; has three daughters, born November 29. 1929,
August in, 1931 and December 9, lfl35. Principal and
athletic director of the Hazlehurst (Miss.), high school,
1925-2fi. sports and city reporting for the Clarion-Ledger,
1926-29. Managing editor, Clarion-Ledger since 1929.
HEWLETT, BENTLEY: Actor. Appeared In "Not
Quite Decent" (1929), "On the Level," "Protection." Fox.
In 1934: "Speed Wings." Columbia. In 193.'i: "The White
Cockatoo," Warner. In 1936: "Second Wife," RKO-
Radio.
HEWSTON, ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HEYBURN. WELDON: Actor, h. Selma. Ala.. Sent.
19. 1904: h. 6 feet: brown hair and hazel eves: w. lfi.5
pounds: e. public schools of Washington. D. C. TJnl-
verslty of Alabama, and was graduated from Oeorge
Washington University: hy. athletics. Stage experience:
"Pagan Ladv." "Rain." and others. Made several
shorts for Warner Brothers. Under contract to Fox
sttirting August. 1931, appearing in "The Gay Caballero,"
"The Silent Witness." "Widow's Mieht." In ' 1933:
"West of Slneannre." Atonogram. In 1934: "Hired Wife."
Pinnacle. In 1936: "Speed." MOM.
HEYGATE, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HEYL, E. 0.: Executive, b. Dunkirk, N.Y., Oct. 24,
187.5; married; p. Louis Heyl ; e. Hamilton College. Identi-
fied with Photophone since its first year, as foreign vice-
president developing RCA Photophone, especially in the
United Kingdom. France. Italy. India. Australia and other
countries. Became manager. Photophone Division of RCA-
Tictor Company. Inc.. Camden. N. J., and 411 Fifth
Avenue, New York City. Resigned in 1935 and became
sales manager of Ripley Corp. of Chicago, a holding
company for a new film recording system. Lives at New
Canaan. Conn.
HEYMAN. EDWARD: Writer. In 1935: lyrics, "Curly
Ton," Fnv. In 1936: collaborated on song, ".loan of
Arkansas." in "Professional Soldier," and in "The First
Baby." 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on music and lyrics.
"Anything Goes." Paramount; lyrics "That Girl from
Paris." RKO-Radio.
HEYMANN. WERNER RICHARD: Composer, b.
Koenigsberg, Prussia. Feb. 14. 1896; p. father wheat
farmer; e. grammar and high school. Koenigsberg. and
preparatory school. Berlin. Music lessons, violin and
piano, from the age of six. Was taught harmony and
composition. Played for four years as a youth in the
Koenigsberg Philharmonic Orchestra. Studied medicine
for a short time, then abandoned It for music. Served in
the War. At the end of 1918 went to Vienna as member
of Philharmonic orchestra there. Returned to Berlin and
Played, working on composition. Starred theatrical with
Max Reinhardt in Little Cabaret in Berlin, 1919. Began
to write light, popular music. Started In motion picture.?
with Erich Pommer. making orchestrations and arrange-
ments. In 1925 assistant to Erno Rapee In Berlin, and
succeeded him as musical director of UFA In 1927, when
Rapee went to Roxy Theatre In New York. Wrote mu'lc
for film "Melody of Hearts." Since 1928. has made many
musicals Including "Congress Dances." for which he
wrote entire score. Met Erik Charell during production
of that picture. Wrote two operettas, "Florestan," and
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"Klkl." In 1933 did musical score of "Adorable." Fox.
Came to America on visit, and wrote music for Charell's
"Caravan." Fox. In 1937: collaborat?d on music and
lyrics. "The King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
HEYN, ERNEST V.: Assistant supervising editor of
Photoplay. Movie Mirror. Radio Miror, New York City;
b. New York City. October 30. 1904; p. Frieda S. and the
late Herbert A. Heyn; e. Trinity school, Horace Mann
school, was graduated from Princeton University (1925).
studied at the University of Berlin (1926-27). Formerly
editor of Famous Stories Magazines, later editor of Film
Fun. Subsequently founder and editor. Modern Screen.
Radio Stars, Screen Guide.
HEYWARD, DUBOSE:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HEYWOOD, HERBERT: Actor, h. ."i feet. 6 Inches-
w. 190 pounds. Appeared on stage In New York In many
plays. Including "Salvation Nell," "Marie Odlle." "The
Bad Man," "Outward Bound." "Rope," "Cross Roads,"
"The Last Mile," "Tin Pan Alley." "Strange Gods."
"Frankle and Johnnie" and others. Played on screen In
"Go Into Your Dance." "Black Fury." "Gentlemen Are
Born." Warner: "Music In the Air." "Marie Oalante."
"Caravan." Fox. In 1935: "Moonlight on the Prairie."
Warner: "Escape From Devil's Island." Columbia. In
1936: "Road Gang," "Draegerman Courage." WB; "King
of the Pecos." Republic.
HEYWOOD, J, G.: General manager. Heywood Amuse-
ment Company. New Richmond. Wis., operating Gem
Theatre. New Richmond: The Stanley. Stanley; Gem The-
atre. Cornell: Community Theatre. Clear Lake; Spanish
Garden Theatre, Osceola; Auditorium Theatre, Baldwin,
all Wisconsin.
HIATT, AMOS: b. Iowa City. Iowa. Sept. 5. 1900;
married; e. University of Washington. 1923. Manager
American Oriental Bank. Tientsin. China; managing
director, American Oriental Bank, Chungking. China:
instructor. Harvard School of Business Administration.
RKO Radio Pictures. Inc. 1928-30; assistant treasurer.
assistant secretary. RKO-Pathe Pictures, 1931, and Pathe
News, Inc., 1932-34: director of Van Beuren Corp., 1933-
?A: was vice-president First Division Exchanges. Inc.,
1935.
HIATT, RUTH: Actress. r. n. Ruth Redfern: b.
Cripple Creek. Col.. January 6, 1908; h. 5 feet 3 inches;
blond hair and blue eyes; w. 120 pounds; p. Donna
Cook and Thomas Redfern, non -professionals: e. San
Diego high school: three months' stage training: hy.
horseback rldln», tennis and swimming. Screen activity
since 1923. appearing in comedies with Lloyd Hamilton at
Educational; starred in Jack White and Educational, in
Harry Langdon and Sennett comedies; featured In "Smith
Family" comedies, produced by Mack Sennett; the lead
"ith Syd Chaplin in "This Missing Link." Warner Bros,
production: Ingenue lead In "Shanehai Road" with Irene
Pich; "Night Work." Pathe; "Grass Skirts" (1929).
"Camera Shy" (19?0), "Honk Your Horn" (1930), Edu-
c-tinna1-L1ovd Hamilton Talking Comedies; "The Beau-
t!os" (1930), Pathp-Rainbnw Comedies: "Carnival Revue"
nP"ni. "Some Babies" (1930). Pathe-Whoopee Comedies.
In 1936: RKO short product.
HIBBARD, EDNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.'\lmanac.)
HIBBARD,
.\lmanac.)
HIBEN, STEVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HICHENS, ROBERT: Writer. Wrote book, "Bella,
Donna" filmed in 1934 by Twickenham Film Productions.
In 1936: "Garden of Allah," UA.
HICKIVIAN, ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HICKMAN, CHARLES: Actor, r.n. same. b. London,
Jan. 18. 1908; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 142 pounds: dark
brown hair, hazel eyes; hy. playwrlting; e. Chlgwell School.
Stage before screen. Films: "Smithy" (1933). Warner;
"Ten Minute Alibi" (1934). British Lion; "Conquest
of the Air" (1935). London nims.
HICKMAN, HOWARD: Actor. b. Columbia. Mo.,
February 9, 1880; h. 5 feet 11% Inches; brown eyea
and gray hair; w. 175 pounds; e. San Jose, Cal. : m.
Bessie Barriscale: has one son. Wallace. 24; hy. golf,
swimming. Has lived In San Jose, San Francisco, New
York, Los Angeles. Entered pictures in 1914. Pictures
Include: "Civilization." "Society Sinners," Larry In
"The Broadway Hoofer," Columbia: "Alias Jimmy Val-
entine." MGM; "His First Command" (1930). Pathe.
ENID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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In 1933 appeared in "The Right to Romance," Radio.
In 1934: "Mystery Liner," Monogram; "Sisters Under the
Slcin," Columbia; "Here Comes the Navy." Warner. In
1935: "Bright Lights," FN.; "Rendezvous." "It's in the
Air," MGM. In Vr.'S: "Too Many Parents," Pararaount;
"Hell-Ship Morgan," Columbia; "Fury," MGM; "We
Who Are About to Die," RKO-Radio; "Wild Brian
Kent," "Career Woman." 20th Cent,-Fo.\; "Happy Go
Lucky," Republic. In l!);i7: "Crack-Up," 20th Cent-Fori;
"Join the ilarinos." Republic.
HICKOK, HAYDEN: Motion picture editor and critic.
Syracuse Herald. Syracuse. N. Y. ; b. Syracuse, N. Y.,
Aug. 25, 1912; p. Grove I^. and Di4.isy E. Hickok; e.
Syracuse University. B.A.. '34. Advertising department,
Syracuse Post-Standard; reporter, Syracuse Journal-
Amencan; motion picture editor, critic, Syracuse Herald,
HICKOX, SIDNEY, Cameraman. i>. New York City.
July 1j. 1895; h. (i feet; brown hair and gray eyes;
w. 160 pounds: p. Lizzette and S. B. Hickox. non-pro-
fesslonals; e. Morris high school; m. Edna Mehlich.
non -professional; hy. gardening and photography. Started
as assistant cameraman at the Biograph Company in
.lanuary. 1^15. In Los Angeles, then returned to New
lork in 1916 and became cameraman for Billie Burke
in 'Gloria s Romance." May. 1917. he enlisted in the
U. S. N. Air Service and received rating of chief
photographer. From 1919 to 1925 made pictures under
direction of \V^ Nigh. In 1925 joined First National.
}!L ^^p}. Central Airport." "The Little Giant."
Female. First National: "Mary Stevens. M.D."
Warner: The Avenger," Monogram. In 1934: "Dames "
'The Bi? Shakedown," "Bedside," "Twenty Million
Sweethearts," "The Circus Clown," "Registered Nurse "
First National; "Heat Lightning," Warner. In igs.'r "The
Right to Live," "Stranded." "Special Agent " "The
Goose and the Gander," "I Found Stella Parish," Warner-
"Living on Velvet," "Bright Lights," F.N.. In 1936'
"Brides Are Like That," FN; "Freshman Love." "The
Law In Her Hands," "Two Against the World " "The
Case of the Velvet Claws." "Give Me Y'our Heart "
"Stolen Holiday," WB.
HICKS, JOHN W.. Jr.: Vice-President of Paramount
Pictures, Inc.. in charge of Foreign Department b. Pettis
County. Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 20, 1886; married; p Mr
John Hicks; e. public school. Sedalia, Mo.. Mercantile
traveling salesman. In November, 1912, became an ex-
hibitor, operated two theatres in Missouri; 1914-1919
salesman and branch manager. General Film Company!
Oklahoma and Kansas City branches; branch manager
Minneapolis, Goldwyn Pictures Corp.; 1919, branch man-
ager. Paramount Publix Corp. 1920, home office. Para-
mount Publix Corp,, assistant to S. R. Kent ■ 1921-3''
managing director, Australasian offices for Paramount Pub-
lix; 1932, manager English Division, home office Para-
mount Publix Corp.: 1933. acting manager. Paramount
International Corp. ; 1934, manager of foreign department,
Paramount Pictures, Inc.
HICKS, JOHN: Production manager. In 1936' "I
Conquer the Sea," Academy.
Prod^'^^' """^^ '^''"""' ^" ^"^^" '"^^ ^^^^ '^"'■^■" ^"S"'
HICKS, MAXINE ELLIOTT: Actress. In 1934 ap-
?no;;'^*^..i;'- '"'''''' ^''' Fashioned Way," Paramount. In
1936: Private Number," 20th Century-Fox.
•■fIi'P'^®' -m^^f^^'-h,- ^•'""■- I" 1934 appeared in
Enlighten Thy Daughter." Exploitation Pictures: also in
Happiness Ahead," "Gentlemen Are Born." "The Case
^nJ^° Ecwling Dog," "Before Morning," Warner. In
J. , • „ '''^"'<=<=t Music," Warner; "While the Patien;
Slept, First National; "Murder in the Clouds," "Devil
Dogs of the Air," Warner: "Living on Velvet," "The
Woman in Red," First National; "Cardinal Richelieu,"
UA-20th Century; "Honeymoon Limited." Monogram;
"Lady Tubbs," Universal; "Thunder in the Night," Fox;
"Charlie Chan in Shanghai," 20th Century-Fox; "A
Thousand Dollars a Minute," Republic, In 1936: "Two
in the Dark." "Follow the Fleet," "Special Investigator."
"Grand Jury," "We Who Are About to Die," RKO-
Hadio; "Woman Trap." Paramount: "Laughing Irish
Eyes," "Hearts in Bondage," Republic; "Fifteen Maiden
Lane," 20th Cent. -Fox; "The Sea Spoilers," U. In
1937: "Secret Valley." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Espionage."
MGM; "231/0 Hours Leave," GN.
HICKS. SEYMOUR: Actor and Writer, m. EUalina
Terriss, actress. Presented his first play in 1905 "Blue-
bell In Fairyland." Appeared in the play "Beauty
of Bath." Author. Wrote the scenario, produceu and
acted In the film "Glamour." Signed up with B I P
"The Secret of tlie Loch" (1934). Bray Wyndham. In
1935: "Scrooge." Paramount-Julius Hagen. In 19:;6'
appeared in "It's You I Want," British Lion.
HICKS.
Almanac.)
WALTER: (See 19:j(J-37 Motion I'icture
HICKSON, E. R.: Technical director. Republic Produc-
tions Corp. b. Columbus, Ohio. Sept. 2, 1892; e. art
school and private schools. Art and scenic director
for 14 years with southern division. First National
Theatres. To Hollywood in 1!120. Associated with FBO
and Paramount In technical department. Studio manager.
California Studios. For past eight years with Trem Carr.
Monogram production head, in Continental. Syndicate
and Monogram Pictures. In 193.'>: art director. "The
Mystery Man," "Great God Gold," Monogram; technical
director. "Rainbow Valley." Monogram. In 1936: Tech-
nical director "Conflict," U.
HICKSON, JEAN: Actress. In 1937: "Love from a
Stranger," UA.
HICKSON, JOHN: Cameraman. In 1934: "Return of
Chandu," Principal. In 1935: "The Crimson Trail,"
Universal.
HICKY. PRESTON LANGLEY. (Duke Hickey): Mid-
west exploitation manager. Universal. Chicago; b. Charles-
town, Mass.. July 3U. 1900; married; p. Ida Langley and
James Aloysius; grammar and high school, York Academy
of Fine Arts, and McPhail School of Music. Associated
Press day editor. Minneapolis; Drama and motion picture
critic, Denver Times; Editor. Movie Age, Minneapolis;
Founder of Chicago Amusement Publicists Association
(CAPA), November, 1934. Publicity and advertising
director, Finkelstein and Rjiben. Minneapolis. Author of
hundreds of published short stories and articles. LTsed
heralds in connection with "Old Oaken Bucket" for
Robertson -Cole. Took up professional practice of magic
at fifteen, working Chautauqua routes through North-
west. Member "Mystic 13." "National Conjuror's Assoc.".
"Palm," and is author of two published books on Magic.
Former member 151st Field Artillery, Alachine Gun (io. ,
Rainbow Division.
HIEHLE, EDWARD J.: Manager, Weller Theatre, M.
A. Shea Circuit, Zanesville, Ohio. b. I'arkersburg. W, Va.,
.\pril 19. 1890; married; e. high school. General business
experience. Began in 1909 in Parkersburg. W. Va.. Air-
drome and Hippodrome, operated by Hiehle Bros., the
other Hiehle being R. J. Hiehle of the present new
Hiehle theatre. Parkersburg, W. A'a. In 1921 with C.
& M. Amusement, Marietta and Cambridge. Ohio, until
1927. With Midland Theatre Co.. Newark, Ohio, for the
next eight years as manager and Newark Amusement Co.
operating same theatres from August. 19;!5. until August
2. 1936. going to Weller Theatre. JI. -\. Shea Circuit
operator and lessee August 9th. where he continues as
present manager.
HIGBY. JAMES E.: Motion picture writer, Buffalo
Times, Buffalo. N. Y. ; b. Cooperstown, N. Y., July 10.
1909 ; n. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Iligby : e. Utica Academy
and Cornell University. Reporter. Motion picture and
dramatic critic since 1935.
HIGGIN, HOWARD: Writer and Director, b. Denver
Col.. February 15. 1893; e. In Brooklyn. New York and
St. Johns Military academy. Screen experience started
with C. B. DeMille. He wrote "Don't Doubt Y'our
Husband." "Fashion Row" and "Smouldering Fires."
Directed the following: "Great Deception." "Wilderness
Woman." "Reckless Lady." "The Perfect Sap," "Power."
"Sal of Singapore." "High Voltage," "Skyscraper."
"Leatherneck" and "Paris to Bagdad." Joined Pathe
in 1929. Directed "Painted Desert" and "Racketeer."
In 1932: "Hell's House." B. P. Zeidman; "Final Edition,"
"Last Man," Columbia. In 1933 directed "Carnival Lady,"
Hollywood Films; directed and collaborated on continuity
and dialogue of "Marriage on Approval," Freuler. In
1934 directed "The Line-Lip." Columbia; "King Kelly
of the U. S. A.." Monogram. In 1935: collaborated on
"The Crusades." Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on
dialogue. "I Conquer the Sea." "Revolt of the Zombies,"
Academy; collaborated on story. "The Invisible Ray."
TTniversal: collaborated on screen play "Revolt of the
Demons," Halperin. In 1937: directed "Battle of Greed."
Crescent.
HIGGINS, JOHN C: Writer, b. Winnipeg, Canada;
p. non-professionals; e. college. Wrote while in school and
college. After college, traveled in United States. Canada
and Mexico, doing freelance writing for three years. Started
as writer for MG.M in 1934. In 1935: collaborated on
screen plav. "Rendezvous." "Murder Man." MGM. In
1936: collaborated on screen play and dialogue, "Suzy."
and wrote Chic Sale original. "Little People." MGM.
HIGGINS, PETER: Singer.
I)ioduct.
In 1936: A'ilapbone short
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HIGGINS, R. A.: Editor, Gazette, Xenia. Ohio; b.
Xenia, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1897; e. high school; married.
HIGHTOWER, HAROLD: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HILBERE, PHILIPPA: Actress, b. Los Angeles, Cai. ;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. Ill) pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes;
e. public schools of Los Angeles. Bits and dancing parts
in 20th Century-Fox pictures. Contract with same
company.
HILDEBRAND, HILDE: Actress. In 1935: "Victor
and Victoria." Ufa.
HILDEBRANT. RODNEY: Actor. Appeared in "Mother
Machree" (1929), Fox. In 1934; "The Black Cat,"
Universal. In 1935: "Stone of Silver Creek," Universal;
"Harmony Lane," Mascot. In 1936: "The Lonely Trail,"
Republic.
HILGERS, C. E.: Manager. Fox Film, Dallas. Texas;
b. Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1895; married; p. Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. HUgers; e. high school. Locomotive
fireman. Salesman, Metro, Dallas. 3 years; salesman.
Paramount, Dallas, 1 year; manager. Paramount, Mem-
phis, Tenn.. 3 years; manager. Fox, Kansas City, 2
years. Manager, Fox Film, Dallas, for 7 years.
HILL, AL: Actor and Writer, b. New Tork City.
July 14. 1892: b. 5 feet 8^ Inches: blue eyes and
dark hHir: w. 158 pounds; m. Uenee Boucicault; has
one daughter, Arline Patricia, 14; hy. swimming, driving,
boxing, golf, hockey. 28 years stage experience. Has
lived In Europe, Africa, Mexico and China, besides tne
United States. Entered pictures six years ago. Pictures
include: "Dressed to Kill." "The Escape." "Koadhouse."
Squid In "The Racketeer." Pathe; Harry in "Maid to
Order," "Me, Gangster." Fox; "AUbl." United Artists;
"Half Way to Heaven" (1929). Paramount. Is also
the author of a serial "Jailbird," published by Mac-
fadden, also wrote "Easy Pickings," Brentano publication.
In 1933: Appeared In "Private Jones," Universal: "One
Year Later," "Picture Brides," Allied. In 1934 ap-
peared in "Tlie Personality Kid," First National. In
1935: "The Virginia Judge," Paramount; "The Payoff,"
F.N. In 1936: "Biff Raff," MGM; "Call of the Prairie,"
"Three on the Trail," Paramount; "The Big Noise," WB;
"The Border Patrolman," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Crash
Donovan," "Flying Hostess." U; "Secret Valley," Sol
Lesser; "Parole Backet." "Motor Mad," Columbia; "There
Goes My Girl," RKO-Radio.
HILL, BESSIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HILL, BILLY: Musical Composer. In 1934 wrote
the words and music for "The Last Round-up" Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated on music "Rhytlim on the
Range." Paramount.
HILL, BOB: Director. In 1935: "The Cyclone Ranger,"
"The Vanishing Riders," Spectrum.
HILL, CLARENCE D.: Branch Manager. Was In-
dianapolis manager and salesman for General Film. From
1919 to 1924. manager for Hodkinson; 1924-1927 man-
ager for PDC: 1927 to 1931 St. Louis manager. Pathe.
St. Louis manager for Columbia since July 14. 1931.
HILL, DORIS: Actress, b. Boswell. N. M.: h. 5
feet 2H inches; red bair and blue eyes; w. 100 pounds;
p. Mary and William A. Hill, non-professlonals; e. Our
Lady of the Lake convent. San Antonio. Texas, St.
Mary's academy. Los Angeles, and received her stage
training In small dancing parts; hy. riding and dancing.
Screen career: "The Better "Ole" for Warner Bros.;
and In "Avalanche." "Take Me Home." "Casey at the
Bat," "Rough House Rosle," "Tell It to Sweeney."
"Tillie's Punctured Romance," "Fools for Luck" and
"Interference" for Paramount; (1929) "Darkened Rooms."
Paramount; "The Studio Murder Case." "Men Are Like
That" (1930), Paramount; "Sons of the Saddle" (1930)
Universal; (1932), "Spirit of the West," Allied; "Tanglet
Destinies," Mayfalr. In 1933: "Crashing Broadway,'
Monogram. In 1934: "Girl Trouble," Astor short product.
HILL, EDWIN C: Gave descriptive talk In Universal'!
"The Fighting President," 1933. In 1934 narrator foi
"Hitler's Reign of Terror," Jewel Productions. Commen-
tator for Hearst Metrotone Newsreel, 1934-35. On radio.
HILL, ELIZABETH: Writer. In 1934: screen play,
"Our Dally Bread," United Artists. In 1936: collaborated
on screen story and screen play, "The Texas Bangers."
Paramount.
HILL, ETHEL: Writer, b. Sacramento, Cal. ; e. Los
Angeles, public school and part of high school course.
Was columnist with the Hollywood Citizen News, next
in reading department of Fox. Sold stories to Fox. Bryan
Foy. MGM. Wrote story of "Virtue," Columbia, and wm
si/iipd bv that company; "Scarlet Brand," Big 4. Coi-
aborated'^on "The Best^Man Wins.". In 1933 collaborated
on screen play of "Fog," Columbia; screen stoo- and
screen play "Ship of Wanted Men." Showmen s. In
1934 collaborated on "Whirlpool," "The Most Precious
Thing in Life," "Fury of the Jungle, 111 ^i^,"' .
"Blind Date," Columbia; "Side Streets," WB._In 1935
collaborated on screen play, "Party Wire,'; The Pub ic
Menace," "Eight Bells," "The Best Man Wins,'' Columbia_.
In 1936: collaborated on story "More Than a Secretary,
Columbia. In 1937: collaborated on Idea which was basis
of "When You're in Love," Columbia.
HILL, FRANK: Secretary, Kinematograph Renters'
Society of Great Britain; b. 1887. In 1912 became
secretary of Telephone Development Company, Ltd., and
had charge of Constantinople Telephone Co., also being
largely concerned with the liquidation of the National
Telephone Co. General manager and secretary, perform-
ing Bight Society. 1915-18. and In 1919 appointed sec-
retary, K. B. S.
HILL, GUS: Writer. Wrote play, "McFadden's Flats."
filmed in 1935 by Paramount.
HILL, HOWARD: Business manager of Hollywood
Spectator. Born at Shoshone, Idaho, In 1890. Was
advertising manager for newspapers In Seattle «nd l^s
Angeles. Business manager of The Spectator since 1927.
HILL, HOWARD: Champion archer. In 1935: "The
Last Wilderness." Du World.
HILL. JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HILL, LAWRENCE GRANDFIELD: BxecutlTe.
Director, general manager and secretary of Sound CltJ
(Films), Ltd., London. b. London, April 30, 1898: m.
Olive Gladys White: p. W. J. and M. Hill; e. England
and Germany. Salesman, soldier, warehouseman, stock-
keeper, bookkeeper, railwayman, mining, nitrate of soda,
accountancy, company secretary and greyhound racecourse
manager prior to entering picture industry with Sound
City.
HILL. LETO: Circuit Zone Manager. Zone Manager,
Fanchon and Marco and St. Louis Amusement Co. The-
atres, St. Louis. In charge of affairs of St. Louis
Amusement Co.. operating a number of houses. Member
of the MPTO of St. Louis. Eastern Missouri and Southern
Illinois.
HILL, MAUD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HILL, MONTGOMERY S.: District manager for
North Carolina Theatres. Inc.. of which H. F. Kincey is
operating head, and maintains his headquarters In Greens-
boro, N. C. Identified with circuit operation In this ter-
ritory for number of years.
HILL, MORGAN: Actor. In 1937: appeared in "231/2
Hours Leave," GN.
HILL, RAMSAY: Actor. In 1935: "The Crusades."
Paramount. In 1936: "Everybody's Old Man," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "Old Louisiana." Crescent.
HILL, ROLAND: Art director. In 1936: "Polo Joe,"
WB.
HILL, R. F.: Dlractor. b. Port Hohen. Ont.. Can.,
April 14. 1886; h. 6 feet % Inch; white hair and
black eyes: w. 200 pounds; p. Agnes Hawkny and James
J. Hill, non-professionals; m. RhI Galligher, professional;
hy. fishing and training parrots. Wrote "Almost a Hus-
band," "Water. Water Everywhere." "Jubilo," "Upstairs"
and "Doctors Disagree." Directed Bill Desmond In
"Shadows of the North" and "Breathless Moments." Her-
bert Bawlinson in "Jack O'Clubs" and "Dark Stairways";
Laura LaPlante in "Crooked Alley," "Excitement." "Dan-
gerous Blonde," "Young Ideas," "Melody Lane" and
"Silks and Saddles." Also "Sundown Trail." "Cnme
On Danger." RKO-Pathe: "Heroes of the Flames," Uni-
versal; "Lovebound." Peerless. In 1933: "Cheyenne Kid."
Radio: " Tarian the Fearless," Principal. In 1934:
"Demon For Trouble," Supreme; "Inside Information,"
Stage and Screen; "Outlaw's Holiday." J. D. Trop:
"Frontier Days." Al Alt. In 1935: "Cowboy Holiday."
Beacon; "The Texas Rambler," "The Vanishing Rider,"
"Cyclone Ranger," Spectrum; "Face in the Fog," Vic-
tory; "Riders of the Dawn," Beacon. In 1936: "Taming
the Wild," Victory.
HILL, SINCLAIR: Independent British Director, b.
London, England, June 10. 1896; e. St. Paul's School.
London. Directed these silent productions: "Indian Love
Lyrics," "The Chinese Bungalow," "The Woman Re-
deemed" and "Guns of Loos." Directed these talkers:
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"Dark Red Roses" (1929) : "Greek Street." Gaumont.
In 1932: "The First Mrs. Fraser." A.S.F.I.; "The Man
from Toronto." Gainsborough; "A Gentleman of Paris."
Gaumont. In 1933: "Britannia of Billingsgate," Gau-
mont-British. In 1935: "My Old Dutch." GB. In 1936:
"H.vde Park Corner," Grosvenor and "The Cardinal."
HILL SISTERS: Acrobatic specialty. In 1935: Vita-
phone short product.
HILL, THELMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HILLES, CHARLES DEWEY: b. Belmont County.
Ohio, June 23, 1867; e. graduated from BarnesvlUe.
(Ohio) High School, 18S5: student academy Oxford.
Md. 1885-87; m. Dollle Bell Whlley. Director. Otis
ISlevator Co. ; American Smelting & Refining Co. ; Marine-
Midland Trust Co. ; Otis Penson Elevator Co. ; Library
Square Realty Co. ; New York Life Insurance Co. ;
M.K.T. Railroad. General Cable Corp.. Links Club and
others. Clubs: Union League, Metropolitan, Century,
Pilgrims, Lawyers. Downtown. National Golf Links.
Trustee for Paramount Publix. Address: 43 E. 62nd
Street. New York City.
MILLIARD. ERNEST: Actor. b. New York City.
February 1, 1890; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; brown hair and
haael eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. mother. Greenfield, non-pro-
fessional, father. Charles, professional; e. in high schools
In Europe and in coMege in Alsace. Lorraine: has had
stage training; m. Rulo Nixon, non-professional; hy.
wood carving and outdoor sports. Stage experience In
New York City and in Europe appearing In dramatic
and dancing acts. Screen appearances began in 1912:
In "Bed Wine," "Divine Sinners," "The Beloved Vaga-
bond," "The Dude Ranch." "Divorce Coupons," "The
Matinee Idol," "Dugan of the Dugout," "Lady BaCfles,"
"Out With the Tide," "The Big Hod" and "The
Midnight Adventure," "When Dreams Come True" (1929),
Rayart: "Red Hot Rhythm," "Dynamite," "Say It
with Songs," "Weary River," "Wall Street," "Second
Honeymoon," "Broadway Hoofer." "Awful Truth."
"Millie." "Drums of Jeopardy." "Kismet." "Mother
and Son," "Niagara Falls," "Good Sport." In 1934:
"The Witching Hour," Paramount. In 1935: "Smart
Girl." Paramount; "Racing Luck," Republic. In 1936:
"The Sea Spoilers," U.
MILLIARD, HARRIET: Singer and actress, b. Des
Moines, Iowa; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blue-gray eyes and
blonde hair; w. 110 pounds; p. Ray E. Hilllard, stage
director, and Hazel Hilllard, actress; e. St. Agnes Acad-
emy, Kansas City, Mo. ; m. Ozzie Nelson, band leader.
Joined Ozzie Nelson and his band. With them three and
a half years, appearing at the New Yorker Hotel. Glen
Island Casino, Park Central Hotel, New Yorker, Ambas-
sador Hotel, Los Angeles, and other places. Featured on
the radio. Signed by RKO Radio, and In 1936 appeared
in "Follow the Fleet." RKO. In 1937: "New Faces of
1937," RKO.
HILLIARD.- PATRICIA: Actress, b. Quetta. India.
March 14, 1916: h 5 ft. 6% in.; w. 120 pounds; brown
hair and brown eyes; unmarried; p. both professionals,
Ann Cortrington and StalTord Hilliard. Won medal at
London Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, received contract
for part in London Film's "Don Juan." Since then has
appeared in W^rner■^ "Girl in the Crowd" and "Full
Circle." In 1936: "The Ghost Goes West," London Films-
UA, "Things to Come," "Troopship." "Limping Man."
HILLIARD. RUTH: Actress. b. Toledo, Ohio; e.
grammar school and Atlantic City high school; h. 5 ft.
7% in.; w. 110 pounds; hazel eyes and brown hair.
Was in Earl Carroll's Vanities. Under contract to
Columbia.
HILLIARD. STAFFORD: Actor, b. 1883: h. 5 feet, 8
inches; grey hair, blue eyes; father. Rev. E. S. Hilliard.
In 1934 appeared in "The Secret of the Loch." ABFD-
British. In 1935: "The Wandering .lew," Twickenham.
In 1936: "Spy of Napoleon." Twickenham: "Loyalties."
"Mr. Hobo." "The Lonely Road." "The Price of Glory."
In 1937: "The Man in the Mirror," Twickenham.
HILLIE, VERNA: Actress, b. Hancock. Mich.: h.
5 feet 2% Inches; blonde hair, gray-green eyes; w. 105
pounds; e. Detroit; hy. swimming, horseback riding,
cooking. Under contract to Paramount and she appeared
in "Madame Butterfly." In 1933: "From Hell to
Heaven;" "Man of the Forest." "Duck Soup." "Under
the Tonto Rim." In 1934: "The Star Packer." Mono-
gram; "Six of a Kind." Paramount; "Mystery Mountain."
Mascot serial. In 1935: "Princess OHara," "Mr. Dyna-
mite," Universal.
HILLMAN, GORDON MALMERBE: Assistant dramatic
editor. Daily Record, Boston, Mass.; b. Evanston. III..
August 31. 1900; p. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Hillman: e.
Noble and Greenough school, Boston. Began his career
as motion picture critic of the Boston Transcript, also
connected at times with the Christian Science Monitor,
Saturday Review (N. Y. ), and American Parade Magazine.
Worked in pictures with Griffith and Rex Ingram, also
for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Critic on one film magazine,
contributor to others. Has written short stories and verse
for the Saturday Evening Post. Woman's Home Com-
panion, American Magazine. Ladies Home Journal, McCall's,
and others here and abroad.
HILLYER, KATHARINE: Drama editor. Daily News,
Washington, D. C. b. Washington, March 6, 1912; p.
William L. and Mai S. Hillyer; e. Washington College
of Law; married. Was general reporter Daily News.
Drama editor since Jan. 1, 1937.
HILLYER, LAMBERT: Director and Writer, b. South
Bend, Ind., 1893; hy. hunting, fishing. Newspaper and
short story writer. Stock and vaudeville; fiirst with Mu-
tual. Directed for Paramount-Artcraft Productions; then
First National, Goldwyn and American Releasing; again
First National and Fox. Free-lancing in 1928-29. Directed
for RKO. Joined Columbia. Director, author. In 1932:
"The Deadline." "One Man Law," "The Fighting Fool,"
"White Eagle," "Hello. Trouble," Columbia: "Hideout."
Universal: "Beau Bandit," RKO; "The Deadline," "For-
bidden Trail," "South of the Bio Grande," Columbia.
In 1933: author "State Trooper;" director, "Dangerous
Crossroads;" "Master of Men," wrote screen play and
directed "California Trail." "Unknown Valley," "Police
Car 17," "Before Midnight," wrote story and screen play
of "Straightway," "Sundown Rider." Columbia. In 1934
directed "Once to Every Woman," "One Is Guilty," "The
Most Precious Thing in Life," "Against the Law," "Men
of the Night," "The Fighting Code," "Man Trailer."
"The Defense Bests," Columbia. In 1935: "Behind the
Evidence," "In Spite of Danger," "Men of the Hour,"
"Guard That Girl" (directed and wrote screen play and
story), "Law Beyond the Range," "The Awakening of
Jim Burke." Columbia. In 1936: directed "The Invisible
Ray." "Dangerous Waters," "Dracula's Daughter,' U;
"Superspeed," Columbia.
HILTON, ARTHUR: Film editor. In 1933: "Night of
Terror," Columbia. In 1935: "Unwelcome Stranger,"
Columbia. In 1936: "O'Malley of the Mounted," 20th
Century-Fox; "The Mine With the Iron Door," Columbia.
HILTON, JAMES: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Camille," MGM. In 1937: wrote novel,
"The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
HIMBER, DICK and BAND: In 1935: Paramount short
product.
HIMELHOCH, DAVE: President. Seattle Board of
Theatre Censors. 3208 Franklin Avenue. Seattle, Wash. ;
b. Michigan. July 7. 1885; e. high school and business
college; married and has two children.
HIMM, CARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HIMM, OTTO: Cameraman. b. Chicago. 111., 1890;
blue eyes; w. 143 pounds; p. Amelia and Carl Von Hlmm;
e. Lake View high school, Chicago; m. Ann Lange. Stage
experience In quartet singing for a period of 2 years.
Screen activities of twenty-four years started in 1906
with Sellg Polyscope Company as laboratory man to 1912
then with Rothacker Laboratory as superintendent to
1914. Weekly cameraman with Sellg, Tribune, Hearst
and Mutual Weekly, and In 1916 went to California and
opened his own laboratory known as Pacific Film Lab-
oratory, and later as cameraman with Universal with Mae
Murray, then 4 years with Hal Roach shooting the Will
Rogers series. Charles Chase and back at the Universal
as chief comedy cameraman for Slim Summervllle. Charles
PofT and Scott Darling. Next at the Tec-Art Studios with
Lewis Lewyn photographing "Station S-T-A-R, the Voice
of Hollywood."
HIMMELEIN, JOHN: Branch Manager, b. Kelley's
Island, Erie County, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1895; e. high school;
has two daughters. With World Special Film Corpora-
tion, 1913-1915; Pathe 1915-1917. Overseas In World
War, 1918 and part of 1919. Late In 1919 with Ptrst
National Pictures to 1923. Joined Paramount in 1923,
and is branch manager Jit Cleveland.
HINCKS. REGINALD: Actor. In 1936: "Secret
Patrol." Columbia.
HINDS, ERROL: Cameraman. In 1935: "The Clair-
voyant." GB.
HINDS. NINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HINDS, SAMUEL S.: Actor, b. Brooklyn. N. Y..
April 4. 1875; e. public schools In New York. Phillips
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Andover preparatory academy, and Barvard ; dlv. ; has two
daughters. Practiced law for 35 years In Ne^v York and
In Pasadena, to which he moved In 1905. Helped found
PasadPna Comniimity Playhouse. Appeared in amateur
theatricals for 35 years. After appearance in "Light
nln' ." was engaged to play in film "The Crime of the
Century." followed by "Gabriel over the White House ■
(19;^:^) "The Nuisance." "Day of Reckoning" (RKO
Radio); "Lady for a Day" (Columbia), "Bed of Rose.i,
"Berkeley Square" (Fox). "The Deluge." "Llttlt
Women" (RKO Radio). "One Man's Journey." "Pent-
house," "Hold the Press," "Fog" (Columoia). "This
Day and Age" (Paramount) ; "Son of a Sailor" (First
National); in 1934 In "The Women in His Life." "Men
in White" (Lasky-MGM). "The Ninth Guest." "No
Greater Glory." "Sisters Under the Skin." all Columbia;
"Hat, Coat and Glove" (RKO Radio): In 1935 In "Wings
in the Dark" (Paramount), "Sequoia" (M-G-M); "West
of the Pecos," "Strangers Ail," "She," "In Person,"
RKO; "Mills of the Gods." "Behind the Evidence." Co-
liimbia; "Dr. Socrates," Warner; "Rumba." "Private
Worlds," "College Scandal," "Accent on Youth," "An-
napolis Farewell," "The Big Broadcast of 1936." "Two
Fisted," "Millions In the Air." Paramount; "Shadow of
Doubt." "Rendezvous," MGM; "The Raven," Universal;
"Living on Velvet." First National. In 1936: "Timothy's
Quest," "Woman Trap," "The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine," "Border Flight," "Fatal Lady." "Rliythm on
the Range." Paramount; "Sworn Enemy," "His Brother's
Wife." MGM; "Love Letters of a Star," U. In ig.'??:
"The Black Legion." WB.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MINE, ROBERT:
Almanac.)
NINES. CHARLES: Actor, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.. 1893.
Previous career in musical comedy, stock and vaudeville ;
entered picture business in 1920 directing his brother.
Johnny Hines in the "Torchy" series and all Johnny Hines
pictures thereafter, first for C. C. Burr and then for Burr
and First National; "Chinatown Charlie." "Home Made"
and "White Pants Willie." First National.
HINES. EARLE G.: President of the International Pro-
jector Corporation, 88-96 Gold Street. New Y'ork City.
HrNES, JOHNNY: Actor, b. Golden. Col.. July 25,
1897 ; h. 5 feet, 10 inches : black hair and brown eyes :
w. 160 pounds: p. Isabeile McMlUin and John Hines, non-
professionals: e. College of the City of New York and re-
ceived his stage training in New York City; hy. driving,
swimming and billiards. Stage experience In such pro-
ductions as "Sherlock Holmes," "Trilby." "Broadway
Jones." and "Alias Jimmy Valentine"; on screen In
"Johnny's Week End" (1930). Educational, Gayety Come-
dies. In 1933: "The Girl in 419," "Her Bodyguard."
Paramount, In 1935: "Society Doctor," MGM.
HINTON, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HIPPARD, GEORGE: Assistant director. In 193.-:
"Two Fisted," "The Crusades," "Man on the Flying
Trapeze." Paramount. In 1936: "A Son Comes Home,"
"Girl of the Ozarks." "The Jungle Princess," Paramount.
HIRLIMAN, GEORGE A.: President of Regal Produc-
tions. Inc.. and Metropolitan Pictures Corporation. b.
Fort Lee. N. J.. Sept. 8, 1901; p. Charles and Aimee
Hirliman; e. public school; m. Eleanor Hunt, profes-
sional. In various phases of Laboratory business from
1916-1927, when he sold own laboratory of Consolidated
Film Industries, Inc. Organized and was president and
general manager of Exhibitors Screen Service, Inc. Sold
out in 1933 to National Screen Service. Appointed West
Coast production executive of Consolidated Film Indus-
tries, Inc., and during 1933-1935 supervised all inde-
pendent productions financed by Consolidated Film Indus-
tries, Ind. Produced for Select Productions, Consolidated
subsidiary, a series of four action pictures with Bill
Boyd, also several shorts in the new Magnacolor process.
Resigned from Consolidated in April. 1935, to form own
production organization, and is now producing features
in Magnacolor in Spanish and English, the Spanish ones
for MGM release. In 1936: produced "The Rest Cure,"
Regal Prod.; "The Devil on Horseback." "Y'ellow Carso."
GN; "Daniel Bnone." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Park
Avenue Logger." RKO-Radio.
HIRSCH, J. ALBERT: Advertising Manager, Universal
Pictures; married; e. B.A. Yale University; Sorbonne,
Paris. Sergeant. Artillery A.E.F. Associated with Vieux
Colombier Theatre. Paris and legitimate productions in
America. Newspaper editorial work with Pittsburgh
Gazette Timees, New Y'ork World and others. Advertising
Department, Lightolier, Inc, Bloomingdale. Advertising
Department, Publix Theatres. Editor. Publix Opinion.
Member of Editorial Board. Paramount Pictures. Adver-
tising Department, Paramount Distribution. Joined Uni-
versal Pictures as Advertising Manager.
HIRST, HERB: l^^nit Business Manager, Paramount Pic-
tures Studios. Hollywood; I). England, February 5. 190:;; e.
1.03 Angeles city schools and high school at Venice. Cal. ;
Ml. .IcMii \iiii Dyke: iKis a .son. Van Dyke ilir,l, seven years
old. Has been in the industry since 1917; starting as »
hoy actor at Triangle Film Corporation, his first associates
in the business being Jack Conway, Ruth Stonehouse and
Jack Gilbert.
HISCOTT, LESLIE STEPHENSON: Film Director.
British Lion Corp.. England; b. London. July 25. 1894; e.
St. Paul's Schocil : CainbridKe i'niversitv. Law .student
1912-14; British Army, 1914-18. 3 years on western front.
Started In motion picture industry January, 1919 in Italy:
9% years assistant director in England. Italy, Prance,
Germany. Denmark and Belgium. Assistant 18 months to
George Fitzmaurlce: assistant to John Robertson. T.
Hayes Hunter, Maurice Tourneur. Six years directing
pictures including following talkers: "At the Villa Rose."
"House of the Arrows." "Sleeping Cai nival," (known In
United States as "Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour"), "Miss-
ing Rembrandt." "Black Coffee," "When London Sleeps"
and others. Under contract to British Lion, for whom
he directed several films in 1933-34. In 1934: "Passing
Shadows," Fox British. In 1935: directed "She Shall
Have Music," Twickenham. In 1936: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon." British Lion.
MISER, JOHN G.: State Theatre. Bethesda. Md. : b.
Washington, D. C, March 30. 1897; married: p. Mr. and
Mrs. John Hiser; e. two years high school. Draftsman and
bowling alley proprietor. Entered exhibition on June.
1929; operates his own theatre.
HISLE. BETSY ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HISSERICH. C. A.: Film editor. In ig.'ie: "Drift
Fence;" sound. "Wives Never Know," Paramount.
HITCHCOCK, ALFRED: Director, b. Aug. 13. 1900;
dark hair and dark eyes; medium height; m. Alma
Reville. scenario writer. In 1925 directed "Pleasure
Garden" then "Juno and the Paycock" (1932). "The
Skin Game" (193'J) directing for B.I.P. studios at Els-
tree, England. "Waltzes from Vienna" (independent pic-
ture) (1933); "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1934).
directing for Gaumont-British. Now director at Gaumon'-
British. In 1935: "Strauss' Great Waltz." Tom Arnold;
"The 39 Steps." Gaumont-British. In 1937: "Secret
Agent." "A Woman Alone." GB.
HITCHCOCK, EDWIN G.: Advertising director. Metro-
politan Engravers, Ltd,, Los Angeles, Cal.; b. Cambridge,
Mass,, April 18, 1899; p. George and Etta J. Hitchcock;
e. grammar and high school; married. Was newspaper re-
porter and drama editor. Drama editor. Los Angeles
Record. Publicity director with Fox West (joast, Fox-Poll,
Warner-Stanley (Pa.) circuits; Paramount theatre. New
York City. Advertising and exploitation. Universal, War-
ner Bros., United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
HITTER, JESSIE: (See 1036-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HIVELY. GEORGE: Film editor. In 1933: "No Mar-
riage Ties," "Ace of Aces," Radio. In 1934: "Man of
Two Worlds," "Where Sinners Meet," "Success at Any
Price," "The Life of Vergie Winters." RKO. In 1935:
"The Informer." "The Three Mu.sketeers," "Another Face,"
"The Farmer in the Dell." RKO. In 1936: "Special
Investigator," "The Last Outlaw," "Walking on Air,"
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars,"
RKO Radio.
HIVELY JACK; Film editor. In 1935: "Strangers
All," "The Arizonian," "His Family Tree," "Annie
Oakley," RKO. In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up." "Grand
Jury," "Smartest Girl in Town." RKO-Radio. In 1937:
■Don't Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
HIX, JOHN: Author, "Strange As It Seems." Universal.
HIXON, BUTLER: Actor. In 1937: ""Strangers on
Honeymoon." GB.
HIXSON, MAX: Theatre and music editor, loplin
Globe-News Herald, Joplin, Mo. b. Joplln. Mo.. June
21, 1909; p. Fred M. Hlxson; e. one semester college.
Reporter on Globe-News Herald eight years.
HOAGLAND. ELLSWORTH: Film editor. In 1935:
"The Big Broadcast uf 1936." "Millions in the Air,"
Paramount. In 19:;6: ■Give I's This Night," "Rhythm
on the Range," "The Jungle Princess," Paramount.
HOBART, ALICE TISDALE: Author. Wrote novel.
"Oil for the Lamps of China." ."^creer.ed in 1935 hy
Warner.
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HO BART, ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOBART, VERE: Writer. In 1<J3G; ■■Ring Around
the Moon," Universal.
HOBBES, HALLIWELL: Actor, b. Stratford-on-Avon.
England, November Iti, 1877. First appearance on tlie
stage in Glasgow in January, 1898. Stage productions
include; "Romeo and Juliet." "Private Nobody," "Ham-
let," "In the Night Watch," "Trilby," "The Love
Thief," "Treasure Island," "The Swan," and "The Silver
Box." First audible picture was with Jeanne Eagels in
"Jealousy," Paramount; then "Grumpy," Paramount;
Later In: "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Paramount. In
1933: "Looking Forward," "Midnight Mary," "Should
Ladles Behave?" MGM; "A Study In Scarlet," Fo.x-
World Wide; "Captured," Warner; "Lady for a Day,"
Columbia. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne," "All Men Are
Enemies," Fox; "Mandalay," "The Key," Warner; "Rip-
tide," MGM; "Double Door," Paramount; "Bulldof
Drummond Strikes Back," United Artists-20th Century.
In 1935': "Folies Bergere," "Cardinal Richelieu," United
Artists-20th Century; "The Right to Live," Warner;
"Millions in the Air." Paramount; "Jalna," RKO; "Char-
lie Chan in Shanghai," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The
Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "Here Comes Trouble,"
2nth Century-Fox; "Dracula's Daughter," "Love Letters
of a Star," U; "The White Angel." "Hearts Divided:"
"Give Me Your Heart," WB. In 1937: "Maid of Salem."
I'aramount.
HOBBS, GLADYS: Drama editor, Deseret News, Salt
Lake City. L'tah; b. Logan, Utah, 1911; e. high school,
college. Former city editor. Heralcj- Journal, Logan; sports
correspondent. United Press; former state editor. Deseret
News. Exp. general reporting, features, makeup, copy
desk, telegraph desk. Handles theatre page, general as-
signments and rewrite.
HOBBS, lACK: Actor, b. London. 1893. On stage
at age of 13. Appeared in "Love Lies." "With the
Best Intentions," "The Last Coupon," "Jo.'^ser in the
Army," "His Wife's Mother," BIP. In 1935: "Car of
Dreams." Gaumont -British. In 1936: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon." Britisli Lion.
HOBHOUSE, ADAM: Author. Novel, "Remember Last
Night?" screened in lil3.'j by Universal.
HOBLITZELLE, KARL: Circuit Operator. Pounder and
owner of Interstate Circuit of Texas, comprising about
40 theatres and Is the operator of about 30 other houses
fluned by Southern Enterprises of Texas, a Paramount
subsidiary. This circuit operates in Austin. Dallas, Ft.
Worth, Galveston. Houston and San Antonio. Is a mem-
ber of the Paramount national theatre advisory commit-
tee. Development of Interstate Circuit began In 1916.
In 1929 sold out to RKO. which subsequently turned the
houses over to the Hughes-Franklin Circuit. When the
latter organization broke up. RIvO repossessed the proper-
ties and in 1932 returned them to Hoblitzelle. In 1933
with receivership of Southern Enterprises of Texas, he
closed deal with the receivers for operation of the proper-
ties, which include the former Dent and Pascall circuits.
HOBSON, VALERIE: Actress. b. Larne. Ireland,
1917; p. father retired British Navy ofBcer; e. London,
England. Played at the Drury Lane Theatre In London.
Appeared in British Gaumont picture, "Path of Glory."
Was signed by Universal. Has appeared in "Strange
Wives." 1935: "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head,"
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood," "The Bride of Franken-
.stein," "The Werewolf of London." "Chinatown Squad,"
Universal. In 1937: "Secret of Stamboul" and "When
Thief Meets Thief."
HOCHBAUM, WERNER: Director
Eternal Mask." Mayer-Burstyn.
"The
In 1937:
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HOCHMAN, I.
.\lmanac. )
HOCTOR, HARRIET: Dancer. In 19;i6: "The Great
Ziegfeld. " MGM. In 1937: "Shall We Dance," RKO.
HODE, HAL: Assistant to vice-president, Columbia
Pictures; b. New York City, March 8, 1889; p. Simon
and Regina; e. public school; m. Rose Hode; has two
children. Helen and Stanley. Started in motion picture
business as operator with Vltagraph Co. in 1905;, then
went into the navy; reporter on Newark Evening News
1911-12; joined Kalcm Company and resigned in 1913 to
become assistant general sales manager. Universal Pic-
tures; resigned in 1920 to become general sales manager.
Cosmopolitan Productions; became associated with Educa-
tional Film Corporation of New York; managing New
York branch 1923; left to form own exchange In 1925:
sold interest two years later and became sales director of
the short product and complete service departments of
Universal. Joined Columbia In 1928 as director of public
relations. Subsequently became director of sales promo-
tion. Won Associated Publications prize for best solu-
tion of industry problems, 1933. Appointed assistant to
vice-president, Columbia, 1933.
NODES, PHILIP: Sales manager. New York branch,
RKO; b. New York City. April 6, 1898; p. Rose and
Nathan Hodes; e. Commercial High School, Brooklyn,
N. Y. ; married. With Universal from April. 1916. to
June, 1922. With Film Booking OfBce as ofBce manager.
When FBO was taken over by RKO, left New York
branch to become assistant to general manager In the
home office, also In charge of approval of contracts. When
RKO and Pathe merged, was transferred to New York
branch, to present position.
HODGDON, CHARLES W.: Exhibitor. Entered
amusement world in 1902 as Boston representative of
M. R. Sheedy's circuit which operated in Brockton. Fall
River. New Bedford, New London, Norwich, Westerly,
Derby and Holyoke. A few years later he opened his
own booking office for singers and musicians, with New
England as his field. Was connected in early days of
films with Boston Banner Rental Exchange. Operated
series of one night stands in New Hampshire. Massa-
chusetts and Connecticut with "Pop" Sherman. Later, he
entered exhibition and opened houses of his own in Wake-
field and for ex-Governor John H. Bartlett in Portsmouth,
N. H. He also had the loca in Exeter. Subsequently,
his Portsmouth interests were turned over to William
Gray, whose houses finally were acquired by Publlx.
About 1917, Hodgdon and his partners opened houses in
Middleboro, Mass., and Worcester. In 1926 they built
the Capitol in Worcester and later sold it to Publix.
At present, he operates two theatres, the Wakefield in
Wakefield and Middleboro in Middleboro. as Princess
Amusement Co.
HODGE, HAROLD: Actor. In 1937: "Sandtlow."
Universal.
HODGES, BERT S. : (See 1936-37 xMotion Picture
Almanac. )
HODGES, DOUGLAS: Writer and publicity. b.
Lafayette, Ind., Dec. 28, 1900; h. 5 feet, lOVi inches;
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 169 pounds; p. Mrs. Fred
Hodges; e. Purdue University, two years, and North-
western University, two years; married; hy. cooking. Was
newspaperman on the Indianapolis Star and the Milwaukee
Journal. Was West Coast manager of Quigley Publications
for four years, then became a free lance publicity director
in 1931. In 1934 began writing fiction, along with pub-
licity work. Wrote several short stories published in 1934
and '35 in popular magazines. In 1935: "She Couldn't
Take It," Columbia; collaborated on story, "The Invisible
Ray," Universal. General manager, Tay Garnett Produc-
tions, Inc., beginning July 1, 1935.
HODGES, HORACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HODGES, JOY: Actress and singer, b. Des Moines,
Iowa; h. 5 feet 4 inches; auburn hair and gray-green eyes;
vv. 110 pounds; e. Iowa. Studied dancing and singing.
Won music contest as soprano at sixteen, and sang before
coriventions, in night clubs in Buffalo, Detroit, Cleveland,
Cincinnati, and with Ben Bernie, Carol Laufner. Ted Fio
Kito and Jimmy Grier. Appeared in RKO Radio short
picture, "A Night at the Biltmore Bowl." In 1935: "Old
Man Rhythm." "To Beat the Band." RKO. In 1936:
"Follow the Fleet," RKO.
HODGINS. EARL: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "The
Circus Clown," First National. In 1935: "The Cvclone
Ranger," "The Texas Rambler," Spectrum Pictures;
"Paradise Canyon." Monogram; "Harmony Lane," Mascot.
In 1936: "The Singing Cowboy." "Guns and Guitars,"
Republic; "Border Caballero," "Aces and Eights," Puritan.
In 1937: "Borderland," Paramount.
HODGSON, EWART: Circuit Executive, b. London
.May 28. 1898; m. Maude Richards; p. F, and F. Hodg-
son; e. University College. Hanipstead. and University of
London. Has been art editor. Pall Mall Gazette; reporter
and cub editor. The Star; news editor and dramatic critic,
Sunday Dispatch: chief sub editor, Sunday Express, and
film critic. Daily Express. Joined The Bernstein Theatres.
Ltd.. 1933. as assistant to managing director; appointed
director of the company in 1935.
HODGSGN, JAMES SAMUEL: Cameraman, b. London,
England, Jan 30, 1891; fellow of Royal Photographic
Society; married. Began in 1905 with Warwick Tradins
Co.. 1909: cameraman on Gaumont newsreel; 1912: witli
Pathe Newsreel; In 1913 joined expedition to German
West Africa; 1915-18 was in British Royal Air Force in
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France and Near Bast; rejoined Pathe in 1919; in 192
was cameraman witli expeditions to Australia; 1926, ciilef
csmeraman with Britisli Paramount News; 1929, editor,
British Screen News; 1932, Gaumont cameraman in West
Indies; now chief cameraman for United Kingdom Time.
Inc. (March of Time).
HODGSON, LXYLAND: Actor. In 19:i6: "Beloved
Enemy," UA.
HODGSON, "RED": Writer and musician. In 1936:
additional lyrics, "The Music Goes "Round," Columbia.
HODKINSON, W. W.: In 1907 became an exhibitor
and territorial distributor. Sold out to General Film;
then distribution e.Kecutive. Founder and organizer of
Paramount as a distributing company. Heads commercial
aviation company.
HOEFFER, WILLIAM HOWARD: Designer: In 1935:
designed jewels for "The Gilded Lily," Paramount.
HOEHN, OAROLA: Actress. In 1936: "The Royal
Waltz," Ufa.
HOERBIGER, PAUL: Actor. In 1935: "The Czardas
Duchess," Ufa. In 1936: "Liebelei," General Foreign
Sales; "The Royal Waltz," Ufa; "Bin Liebesroman Im
Hause Habsburg." Casino.
HOERL, ARTHUR: Novelist, dramatist, director, b.
New York City, December 17, 1892; e. New York, spe-
cialized in technical engineering; received B.S., M.E.,
C.E. degrees. Has written short stories. Entered pic-
ture industry in 1912 as theatre owTier. Then into writ-
ing and direction, with "Grief Street," "Convicted,"
and directed from stage plays "Drums of Voodoo" (from
"Louisiana"). "Before Morning." "Big Town," "Shaduw
Laughs," Invincible; "Night Life in Reno," "Last Ride,"
"Swanee Biver," "Hell Bent for Frisco," "Air Police."
"Devil Plays," "Lawless Women," "Midnight Special,"
"Discarded Lovers," "Wayne Murder Case," "They Never
Come Back," "Cross Examination," "Probation," "Thir-
teenth Guest." "Arm of the Law," "Guilty or Not Guilty."
In 1933: "Strange Adventure," "Hotel Variety." Busi-
ness representative: Century Play Co., New York. In 1934:
handled adaptation "Enlighten Thy Daughter." Exploita-
tion Pictures. In 1935: story "Hitch Hike to Heaven,"
Invincible.
HOEY, DENNIS: Actor, b. London, England, March
30, 1895; h. 6 feet, 2 Inches; w. 196 pounds: brown
hair, blue-grey eyes. Married. hy. gardening, riding,
golf, e. Great Yarmouth and Brighton, Eng. On London
Stock Exchange before going on stage. Films. 1933:
"The Maid of the Mountains," "I Spy," (B. I. P.) "TJie
Good Companions" (G.-B.) "Lily of Killarney" (Twick-
enham) "Wandering Jew," (Twickenham); 1934: ".Tew
Suss," (G.-B.) "Chu Chin Chow" (G.-B.) "Brewster's
Millions," (B. & D.) "Faust" (All color. Publicitv Pic-
tures, Ltd.); 1935: "Maria Martin," (MGM). 1935-36:
"Mystery of the Mary Celeste," Hammer Prod, and "Black
Roses," Ufa-Germany; "Uncivilized," Expeditionary Films,
Sydney, Australia.
HOEY, HERBERT: Artist representative, 551 Fifth
Avenue, New York City.
HOEY, IRIS: Actress. In 1936: "Living Dangerously."
"Once in a Million." "A Star Fell From Heaven," "the
Tenth Man." ABP.
HOFFBERG, J. H: Exporter of motion pictures, b.
New York City, June 3, 1895; married; e. public and
evening high schools. Formerly Wall Street board marker
and runner on N. Y. Cotton Exchange. In motion picture
business since 1914. Started with war films, roadshowed
three. Entered export field In 1915; organized film ex-
changes in South America, the first Independent Ameri-
can exchange in Chile, Peru and Ecuador, handling gold-
wyn and Vltagraph. Joined Goldwyn Pictures, export
manager, 1919-24. Own business, J. H. Hoffberg Co.
Inc., since 1924.
HOFFE. MONCKTON: Author. Playwright, b. Con-
nemara, Ireland, December 26, 1880. The following were
filmed: "Hate Ship." BIP; "Flame of Love," "Many
Waters" (1931), B.LP.; "The Faithful Heart" (1932),
Gainsborough: "The Little Damozel" (1933), B. & D.,
for several of which he made his own adaptations. In
1933: additional dialogue, "Bitter Sweet." United Artists.
Now in Hollywood. In 1934 wrote additional dialogue for
"The Mystery of Mr. X." "What Every Woman Knows,"
MGM. In 1935: collaborated on screen play "The Run-
away Queen," UA. In 1937: collaborated on adaptation
and dialogue "Pagliacci." UA ; collaborated on screen
play "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney." MGM.
HOFFENSTEIN, SAMUEL: Writer, b. Russia. First
position was that of feature writer for the New York Eve-
3 ning Sun; became dramatic critic for same publication;
his articles, essays and poems have been published in
Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, The New Yorker, Mercury,
New York World and the book section of the New York
Tribune; reader and publicity agent for Al Woods; in
collaboration with Gene Markey wrote a play called "The
Eskimo," in which Ann Harding appeared. Under con-
tract to Paramount to write dialogue and adaptations and
handled the screen writing of "American Tragedy," "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Sinners in the Sun," "Love Me
Tonight," "Miracle Man." In 1933 collaborated on
screen play, "Song of Songs." Collaborated on
"White Woman," Paramount. In XJ>?A wrote additional
dialogue of "Change of Heart," collaborated on screen play
of "All Men Are Enemies," "Marie Galante," Fox;
collaborated on "The Fountain," "Enchanted April," RKO-
Radio; collaborated on screen play of "Wharf Angel,"
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on screen play. "Paris
in Spring," "Two for Tonight," Paramount; collaborated
on "Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated
on "Laddie," RKO-Radio. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play. "Desire," Paramount; collaborated on screen play,
"The Voice of Bugle Ann." "Piccadilly Jim," MOM. •
HOFFMAN, A.: Composer. In 1935: collaborated on
songs, "Car of Dreams," "First a Girl," Gaumont-
British. In 1936; collaborated on musical numbers, "When
Knights Were Bold," General Film Distributors (Eng-
land). In 1937: collaborated on music and lyrics "This'll
Make You Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
HOFFMAN, AL: Sales Manager. United Artists Cor-
poration, Denver, Col.; b. Chicago, 111., March 16, 1895;
married; p. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman; e. college.
Theatrical manager; film salesman; branch manager, 25
years.
HOFFMAN, GERTRUDE W.: Actress. In 1933 ap-
peared in "Hell and High Water," Paramount; "Before
Dawn," Radio. In 1936: "A Son Comes Home," Para-
mount; "The Gentleman From Louisiana," Republic.
HOFFMAN, ISRAEL J.: Zone Manager. New England
territory for Warner Bros., headquarters. New Haven,
Conn. b. New Haven, Conn., June 8, 1889; married: e.
graduated from Yale Law School, 1911. Practiced law
for about a year. Started in theatre operations in 1912,
Ansonla, Conn., and built up a circuit of 24 theatres in
the principal cities of Connecticut. Was associated In
this business, which was called Hoffman Bros. Theatrical
Enterprises, with his brother, B. E. Hoffman. Sold out
to Warner Bros, in 1929 and has been associated with
that company ever since.
HOFFMAN, JOHN: Technician. In 1936: handled
montage sequences in "San Francisco," MGM.
HOFFMAN, JOSEPH: Writer, b. New York City.
Feb. 20, 1909; p. Bessie Hoffman. Was newspaperman,
radio writer, publicity agent, magazine wTlter. On Fox
writing staff. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Thank You, Jeeves."
20th Century-Fox; collaborated on screen play "Jail-
break," WB ; collaborated on screen play "Country Gentle-
men." Republic.
HOFFMAN, MAX, JR.: Actor. In 1936: "King of
Hockey." WB. In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady," Columbia.
HOFFMAN, MILTON E.: Milton E. Hoffman Agency.
0. Cleveland, Ohio; e. college; married. Did theatrical
work. Was publicity and advertising manager. World
Film; production manager. World Film, Jesse L. Lasky
Feature Players. Famous Players Lasky British Produc-
tions, Metro Film Company, and Cecil B. De Mille Pro-
ductions. Business manager Columbia Pictures; executive
manager. Paramount Pictures.
HOFFMAN, M. H.: President, Allied Pictures and
Liberty Pictures Corp. b. Chicago, 111., March 20. 1881;
p. Howard and Bertha Hoffman ; e. College of the City of
New York and New York University, studied painting
and singing, taught languages and practiced law; m. Mary
Hoffman, has a daughter and two sons, Hermlne, M. H..
Jr., and George F. (adopted). Practised law until 1910;
then entered motion picture business; operated theatres In
New England; was general manager. Universal, until 1917;
founded and operated Tiffany until he sold out his inter-
ests to L. A. Young in 1929, was vice president and
general manager of Tiffany. Then organized Liberty
Productions in 1930 and was acting president and general
manager. Without relinquishing his holdings in Liberty
he organized Allied Pictures in 1931, of which he is
president and M. H. Hoffman, Jr., is vice president.
Sold his interests in Liberty Productions. Now producing
for Allied and Liberty Pictures Corp., which he organized
in 1933, together with M. H. Hoffman. Jr.. then President.
Independent Motion Picture Producers' Association.
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HOFFMAN, M. H., JR.: Piotlucer, Condor Pictures,
Inc. b. New York City, May 2", ItllO; e. high school
and one yuar in college; p. M. H. and Mary Hottman.
Was interested in tour theatres in and about Flushing,
]-. I.; at the same time in a string of hotel concessions
in New York City; later entered stock brokerage business.
In 1931, in conjunction with M, U. Hoffman, Sr., organized
Allied Pictures Corporation. In 193o, associate producer,
"Picture Brides," Allied. Associate producer, 12 Liberty
pictures during 10;{4. Vice-president, Allied Exchanges
in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In 1935: associate
producer, "Born to Gamble," Liberty. In 1936 became
president, Pan-American Studio. Florida and resigned.
In 1937 signed as producer with Condor Pictures, Inc.
HOFFMAN, OTTO F.: Actor, b. New York City, May
2, 1879; b. 5 feet 7 inches; dark eyes and graying hair;
w. 130 pounds; e. Brooklyn, N. T. : m. Laura King; bas
daughter, Eugenie King, 13. Entered pictures in 1917
with Thos. H. Ince. Pictures include "City of Com-
rades," "The Terror," "The Busher," Payton Hale in
"Hardboiled Rose," "Kinty of the Desert," "The Siren."
Perkins in "The Hottentot," Landlord in "Is Everybody
Happy," Warner; "Behind Closed Doors," Columbia;
"The Desert Song," "Madonna of Avenue A," "On With
the Show," Warner; "Acquitted" (1929), Columbia;
"Other Tomorrow" (1930), First National; "Abraham
Lincoln" (1930), United Artists; "Sinner's Holiday"
(1930), Warner; in 1930: "Devil's Holiday," "Cap't
Applejack," "Kismet," and "Moby Dick," all Warner;
"Cimarron," Radio; "Criminal Code," Columbia; in 1931:
"Son of India," MGM. In 1933: "Cheyenne Kid,"
Radio. In 1934: "Beloved." Universal; "Death Takes
a Holiday," "Murder at the Vanities." "Behold My Wife,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Captain Hurricane," BKO; "Fight-
ing Shadows," Columbia; "Smart Girl." Paramount;
"Barbary Coast." UA. In 193fi: "The Case Against
Mrs. Ames," Paramount; "Career W'oman," 20th Century-
Fox.
HOFFMAN, RENAUD: Producer and Director. b.
Germany, 1900; h. 5 feet 8 inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 140 pounds; p. Wllhelm HolTman. non-professional; a.
in Europe, no stage training; m. non-professional; by.
art and language. His first contract in motion pictures
came as the head of one of the largest slide companies in
the country, also illustrated titles. First picture directed
was "Not One to Spare." his own production, in 1923;
then made "The Legend of Hollywood," "The Unknown
Soldier," "On the Threshold" and "Private Affairs" for
Producers Distributing Corporation. He also produced
"Woman and Gold," "Unmarried Wives." "The Overland
L mited." "One of the Bravest," "The Speed Limit" and
and a half dozen features starring the police dog. Thunder.
Also directed "The Climax" and "Blaze o' Glory." In
1936 si,gned as business assistant to David O. Selznick.
Resigned. In Iflrifi: adapted "Yellowstone." U.
HOGAN, JAMES P.: Director, Writer Entered films
1923; made four pictures for B. P. Schulberg in 1925.
Directed Richard Talmadge for FBO, Gotham and Pre-
ferred, 1926 and for Anchor Productions, Hollywood Pic-
tures, Lumas, Patlie-DeMille. 19:27. In 19,'ll: screen
story and screen play "The Sheriffs Secret," Cosmo.
Free-lancing since 192S. In 193-5: assistant director
"Annapolis Farewell." "Rumba." Paramount. Collaborated
on screen story "Life Returns." Universal. In 1936:
assistant director. "Give Us This Night," "The Arizona
Raiders." "The Accusing Finger," "Desert Gold." "Ari-
zona Mahoney," Paramount. In 1937: director "Bulldog
Drummond Escapes," Paramount.
HOGAN, MrCHAEL: Actor and Author, b. London, Sept.
17, 1899; h. 5 feet, 101/2 inches; w. 166 pounds; brown
hair, brown eyes: married; hy. tennis; e. Brompton Ora-
tory School, London. City ofBce and Army before entering
pictures. Chief films: "Windjammer" (British Instruc-
tional), "Flag Lieutenant" (B. & D.), "Lyons Mail"
(Twickenham), "Up for the Derby" "The Queen's Af-
fair," "The Blarney Stone" (all B. & D.). "Mv Old
Dutch" (Gaumont-British) ; "River Wolves." Twickenham.
In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "The Passing of
the Third Floor Back." "Brown on Resolution." "Soldiers
Three," "King Solomon's Jlines," Gaumont -British.
HOGSETT. ALBERT: Art director. In 1935: "Charlie
Chan in Paris," "Life Begins at 40." "Steamboat Bound
the Bend," Fox; collaborated on "'four Uncle Dudley,"
"Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
collaborated on "Gentle ,Tulia," "Career Woman." 20th
('entury-Fox. In 19:!7: "The Holy Terror." "The Great
Uospital Mystery," 2nth Century-Fox.
HOGUE, ROLAND:
Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
HOHL, ARTHUR: Actor. b. Pittsburgh, Pa.; h. 6
feet 2 inches; w. 180 pounds; father was a consulting
engineer; e. graduated from Leland Stanford University.
Stage experience in "White Cargo," "Mary Dugan" and
many others. In 1933 appeared in the films "Baby Face,'
"Silk Express." "Captured," "The J,ife of Jimmy Dolan,"
"Private Detective," "The Narrow Corner, ' "Footlight
Parade." "The Kennel Murder Case, ' "College Coach,"
Warner; "Infernal Machine," Fox; "Wild Boys of the
Road," "The World Changes," First National; "Brief
Moment." "A Man's Castle," "Lady by Choice," "Jeal-
ousy," Columbia. In 1U34: "Massacre," "A Modern
Hero," First National; "As the Earth Turns," "Jimmy
the Gent," Warner; "Romance in Manhattan," BKO;
"Cleopatra," Paramount; "Bulldog Drummond Strikes
Back," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "The
Whole Town's Talking," "Eight Bells," "In Spite of
Danger," "The Unknown Woman." "I'll '^.ove You Al-
ways." "Guard That Girl," Columbia; "Village Tale,"
"We're Only Human." RKO; "One Frightened Night,"
Mascot. In 19:iii: "It Had to Happen." "Lloyds of
London." 20th Century-Fox; "Superspeed," Columbia;
"Forgotten Faces," Paramount; "Showboat," U; "The
Devil Doll," MGM.
HOLBROOK, WALTER: Actor. In in.'ifi: "Charge , of
the Light Brigade," WB.
HOLCOMB, WYNN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOLDEN, FAY: Actress, b. Birmingham, Eng.. Sept.
26, 1895; p. Dr. Harry Hammerton; h. 5 ft. 3 in.;
w. 120 pounds; brown hair and eyes; m. David CLvde,
actor. On stage for 32 years under name Gaby Fay.
Pictures include: "Polo Joe, " "Guns of the Pecos,"
■The White Angel," "I Married a Doctor." WU:
"Wives Never Know," "Bulldog Drummond Escapes,"
Paraincjunt.
HOLDEN. JACK: b. Canada, OcL 4. 1883: h. 5 feet
7 Inches: brown hair and brown eyes: w. 160 pounds;
married: by. boats. Inventions: e. University of South
California. 1908: electrical engineering; Edison Co.. South
California four years: stage manager and scenic artist,
Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc. : art
director. 1914-15. Famous Players. Mary Pickford. "Bags."
"Foundlings": 1916-17, Clune Film Co.. "Ramona." "Eyes
of World"; 1918-20. Metro Pictures. Rex Ingram. Sloman.
Ruggles; 1921-25. Louis B. Mayer Pictures. Niblo. Stahl.
Barker; 1926-29. Sam Goldwyn and Douglas Fairbanks
with C!arl Bore on pictures of Colman and Banky, "Black
Pirate." "Gauche," "Iron Mask." 1929-30. Technicolor.
:olor art department on all color pictures at various
studios; 1934, First National, with Fred Jackman. In
1935: art director for "Murder in the Clouds." "Devil
Dogs of the Air." "The Florentine Dagger" (in collabora-
tion), Warner; "Black Fury" (in collaboration), FN.
HOLDEN. JAMES W.: Branch Manager, First Di-
vision Exchanges of Ohio. Inc.; b. Watertown. N. Y'.,
December 25, 1.S86; married; e. parochial school. Sales-
man stocks and bonds in New York. Entered motion pic-
ture business in 1916, personally operated an independent
exchange in New York City under the name of Boreal
Feature Film Co., 729 7th Avenue. In 1917 went with
Universal as salesman ; remained there until 1923 with
the exception of one year during that time, in which he
managed the I'niversal office in Cincinnati for six months
and opened the Universal iifBce at Albany for six months.
Then became associated with F.B.O, in 1923 and remained
with this organization until JIarch. 1932. For most of the
last year managed Buffalo office for RKO, after which
time left the above organization and became associated
with First Division Pictures Exchange. Cincinnati. Ohio.
HOLDEN, JUNE: Actress. In 1935: "Lorna Doone."
\ssociated Talking Pictures.
HOLDEN. LANSING C: Director. In 1935: co-directed
•She." RKO.
HOLDEN, WILLIAM: .\ctor. b. Rochester, N. Y..
May 22. 1872; e. University of Rochester; h, 5 feet 11 Va
inches; w. 102 pounds; gray hair, brown eyes; m. Louise
Osborne; hy. fishing. Was on the Broadway stage for 16
years in such productions as "It Pays To Advertise!"
"Miss Lulu Belt." "Here Comes the Bride," "Civilian
Clothes." "The Nervous Wreck," "Dangerous Years."
"Apple Sauce" and "The Noose." First picture was for
Fox. when he appeared in "Road House." Pictures
include: "The First Kiss." Paramount; "Three Week
Ends" (Clara Bow). Paramount; "Weary River." First
National; "The Trespasser," "Three Faces East." "Fast
Life." "Not So Dumb." "What a Widow," "Framed,"
"Holiday." "The Man Who Came Back," "Charlie Chan
Carries On," "Six Cylinder Love," Fox.
HOLDING. ELISABETH SANXAV: Author. Writes
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for magazines. In 1935: story, "The Bride Comes Home,"
filmed by Paramount.
HOLLAND. GERALD: Exchange Desk, Detroit Daily
News, Detroit. Mich.; b. Vancouver, B. C. Jan. 9, 1901:
p. Mrs. Anna M. Holland; e. San Diego, Cal.. High
School; Notre Dame, A.B., 1925, Sunday •ditor and
theatre editor South Bend News-Times for six years; two
years rotogravure and state editor; year in Mishawal^a
branch office, and year on Niles, Mich., Star.
HOLLAND. JOHN: Actor, b. Kenosha. Wis.. June 11.
1900: h. 6 feet Ihi inches: blue eyes and brown hair:
w. 185 pounds: e. high school in Greensboro and attended
Flshbume Military Academy in Waynesboro. Va. ; hy.
golf, tennis, polo. Entered pictures in December. 1925.
Pictures Include "College Coquette." Columbia: "Black
Magic," Fox: "Evangeline," "She Goes to War." United
Artists; "Gulltv" (1930). Columbia: "Hell Harbor"
(1930). "E.vcs of the World" (1930). United Artists. In
1937: "Join the Marines," "Paradise Express," Republic.
HOLLAND, MAURICE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
HOLLAND. S. SIDNEY: Resident manager. Elkhart
Amusement Company. Elkhart. Ind. : b. New York City.
July 1. 1898; e. New York University: married. Adver-
tising, sales promotion and so on. Sta^re productions,
style show specialist, boxing promotions. With P.iramount
Publix Corporation five years: Indiana-Illinois Theatres,
Inc., four years. Managed theatres and handled publicity,
advertising and exploitation proiects in Greenville, N. C. ;
Charlotte. S. C. ; Brockton, Mass.: Woonsocket. R. I ;
Hammond. Ind.; Mishawaka. Ind.; Elkhart. Ind.: Newark,
K J. : Hoboken. N. J. ; Flushing. L. I. ; Brooklyn. N. Y. ;
Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Astoria, L. I.
HOLLANDER. ABE: Cinema proprietor, b. Leicester.
England. Jan. 11. 1883: hy. film photography: e. Notting-
ham High School. Previously electrical and mechanical
engineer; entered film business in 1908: in 1912 joined
companv to build Scala cinema. Birmingham; in 1919
built Futurist cinema. Birmingham; same year became
managing director of group of cinemas in North of Eng-
land: managing director of Special Productions, which
handled old Griffith supers. Including "Birth of a
Nation."
HOLLANDER. FREDERICK: Music. In 1933: directed
"The Only Girl." Gauninnt-Ufa. In 1935: collaborated
on music and lyrics. "Hands Across the Table," Para-
mount. In 19.36: rollaliorated on music and lyrics, "De-
sire," "Anything Goes." "Rliythni on the Range." "Val-
iant is the Word for Carrie." "The Jungle Princess."
"Poppy." Paramount. In 1937: "John Jleade's Woman,"
Paramount.
HOLLANDER. WILLIAM K.: Director of adver-
tising and publicity. Balaban and Katz Corporation: h.
Austria. Aug. 26, 1886; p. Mrs. J. Hollander; e. high
school ; married. After newspaper work became motion
picture editor. Chicago Daily News. Director of adver-
tising and publicity, Balaban and Katz. since 1918.
HOLLENBECK. BRUNO: Exhibitor. Rose Theatre.
Sumas. Wash. ; b Germany, May 12. 1900 ; e. grammar
school; married. Was radio operator. Owner and man-
ager of Rose Theatre since 1927.
HOLLES, ANTONY: Actor, b. London. England. Janu-
ary 17. 1901. h. 5 feet 8 Inches; dark hair and eyes.
Knglish stage and screen player, among his films being
"Hotel Splendide" (1931); "Reunion" (1932) .Sound
City; "Cash" (1933) London Film; "Loyalties" (1933)
ATP; "Britannia of Billingsgate" (1933) Gaumont-Bri-
tish: "That's A Good Girl" (1933) B & D; "Borrowed
Clothes" (lri,'14). In 1935: "Brewster's Millions," B and
D; "The Phantom Fiend," Olympic Pictures. In 1936:
"Public Nuisance No. 1," General Film Distributors
(England); "Doomed Cargo," GB; "The Tenth Man."
Associated British. In 1937: "This'll Make You Whistle,"
Wilcox Productions; "Sensation," Wardour Films; "Dark
Journey," UA.
HOLLINGSHEAD, GORDON: Unit manager, b. Gar
field. N. J., Jan. 8, 1892. m.. 3 children, e. St.
Bernard's School and Columbia University, h. 5 feet 11
inches; w. 190 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes., hy. horses
and swimming. Unit manager. "The Jazz Singer." "42nd
Street." "Don Juan." "Golddiggers." "FootH.«;ht Parade,"
"Sea Beast," "Hearts Divided." "Captain Blood."
"Twenty Million Sweethearts," "He Was Her Man." "Hi,
Nellie," Warner; "The Virginia Judge," "Anything Goes."
Paramount; "Go Into Your Dance," "Haiipiness Ahead."
WB.
HOLLINGSWORTH, HARRY: Actor.
Me a Love Song," WB.
Ill 1930: "Sing
HOLLISTER. JOSEPH: Newspaperman: b. Norfolk.
Conn., November 11, 1877: e. graduated from Bobbins
Classical School, Norfolk, 1894; studied sociology and
literature at Harvard; m. Helen Pauline Barrett and has
two children; p. Charles N. and Annie (Dempsey). With
The Berkshire Evening Eagle. Pittsfield. Mass.. since
1898. in news writing, editorial service, column conducting
(The Note Book, by J. H). dramatic reviewing. Home
address. 81 Commonwealth Avenue. Pittsfield.
HOLLOWAY, BERT W.: News editor, publicity. Uni-
versal, b. Chaiuitc. Kan.. July 7. 1903; e. University
of Oregon; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 170 pounds; m. Ruth
Akers: p. J. H. Hollow^ay. horticulturist. Journalist,
publicity man. writer: United Press. LA City News
Service. Los Angeles Examiner. Left night city editor-
ship of Examiner to become news editor at Universal
Studio in 1936.
HOLLOWAY, DOROTHY: Writer. In 1936: collabo-
rated on story "The Song of Freedom." British Lion.
HOLLOWAY. STANLEY: Actor, b. London, England;
h. 6 feet ; brown hair and blue eyes. First screen appear-
ance was in British shorts singing his own songs, but he
has since had feature parts in the following talkers:
"Sleeping Car." 1933. Gaumont-British; "The Lily of
Killarney," 1933. Twickenham; "The Girl from Maxim's,"
(1933), London Films. In 1934: "Love At Second Sight."
BIP; "Sing As We Go." ATP; "Road House," GB; ".lohn
Peel" and "Squibs," Twickenham; "In Town Tonight,"
British Lion: 'Play Up the Band." (1935), City Film
Corp. In 1936; "Cotton Queen." .Toe Rock: "Vicar of
IJray." Twickenham. In 1937: "The Blacksmith," Butcher.
HOLLOWAY, STERLING: Actor, b. Cedartown. Ga. ;
h. 5 feet. 10'/^ inches; blond hair and blue eves: w. 130
pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Price Holloway; e.
public schools, Cedartown; Georgia Military Academy. At-
lanta; American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York:
hy. reading. Appeared on stage in "The Shepherd of
the Hills" when not yet 18. plaving one night stands in
the West. Joined the Theatre Guild. Appeared in "The
Failures," four editions of "The Garrick Gaieties." and
"Donna Magana." Went to Pasadena, then apneared in
two-reel comedy. Appeared in "Casey at the Bnt."
with Wallace Beery. Went back to New York. In shows,
vaudeville, night clubs, and radio. Appeared In "Hulla-
baloo," Community Playhouse, Pasadena, then returned
to films. Films include: In 1933: "Elmer the Great.'
FN- "Hell Below." MGM ; "International House.' and
"Alice in Wonderland." Paramount; "Gold Diggers of
1933 " Warner; "Professional Sweetheart," Radio: Wild
Boys of the Road," FN: "Dancing Lady," MGM: Ad-
vice to the Lovelorn," UA-20th Century; Universal short
product. In 1934 in "Adorable," Fox: "The Merry
Widow" MGM; "Gift of Gab," Universal; Aijiencan
Madness," "Down to Their Last Yacht.",,RKO; ;;Wicked
Woman." "Hell Below^" "Lottery Lover J^l.-.^J^^^ll"
Dynamite," RKO; "Tomorrows Children B^'JP^^k^
In 1935- Universal shorts. "Life Begins at 40. Doubt
Ing -rhoma"'' Fox; "A Thousand Dollars a Minute,
BepublicT-'Rendezvous." MGM, In 1936: appeared in
"Palm Springs." Paramount: "Career Woman. 2nth
CentuJy-Fox. In 1937: "Maid of Salem," Paramount;
"Join the Marines." Republic.
HOLLOWAY, STUART: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmuiiac.)
HOLLOWAY, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1937: "The Mill
on the Floss." National Provincial; "The Elephant Boy, .
UA.
HOLM, ELEANOR: Actress. b. Brooklyn, N. Y..
December 6, 1913: h. u little over 5 feet; brown hair and
hazel eyes; w. 114 pounds; e. graduated from Erasmus
Hall; ni. Art Jarrett; hy. swimming, having won many
championships. Appeared in Ziegfeld's "Follies of 1931.
1936: Vaudeville tour with husband.
HOLM, GUSTAV: Writer. In 1936: story "The King
Steps Out." Columbia.
HOLM, JOHN CECIL: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on play. "Three Men on a Horse," WB.
HOLM. RUT; Actress. In 1936: "SkargardS," Scandi-
navian Talking Pictures.
HOLMAN, HARRY: Actor. "Hard Boiled Hampton"
(1929). Pathe Manhattan Comedies, first series; "Give
Me Action" (1930). Pathe Rainbow Comedies; Vitaphone
No. 4230. "The Big Deal." In 1933: "Lucky Dog,"
Universal: "Devil's Mate." Monogram; "One Year Later,"
Allied; "My Woman," "East of Fifth Avenue," "Circus
Queen Murder," Columbia; "Roman Scandals," United
Artists. In 1934: "It Hapepned One Night." Columbia.
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In 1935: "Calling All Cars." Mayfair; "Traveling Sales-
lady," "In Caliente," First National; "Welcome Home."
Fox; "Cheers of the Crowd," Monogram; "Here Comes
Cookie," Paramount. In 1936: "Gentle Julia," 20th
Century-Fox; "The Criminal Within," Chesterfleld.
HOLMAN. RUSSELL: Paramount (New York) Produc-
tion Head; b. Pattenburg. N. J., October 20. 1893:
e. public schools of Newark, N. J., was graduated from
Barringer high school. Newark, In 1911 and from Prince-
ton University In 1915; on the editorial staff of the Tiger
In college and also news editor of the Princeton Pictorial
Review; on the baseball and basketball squads and won
a Phi Beta Kappa key; m. and has two children, both
girls. Following his graduation from Princeton, Holman
worked as a reporter on the Newark Evening News, the
Newark Sunday Call and the Wall Street Journal; left
the last-named job to join the Navy as a seaman in
May, 1917, and was discharged from the Navy in March.
1919, as a lieutenant (j. g. ), having served the bulk of
his enlistment on transports, operating between this coun-
try and France. Resuming civilian life, he became asso-
ciated with the advertising department of McClure's Maga-
zine. The major part of his duties consisted of doing
advertising and publicity for McClure Productions. Inc..
the motion picture producing branch of the publication's
activities. Deciding to make motion pictures his voca-
tion, he left McClure's and joined Paramount in June,
1919, and has been with that company ever since. After
filling various positions in Paramount's advertising and
publicity departments, he became, in 1922. assistant adver-
tising manager of the company under A. M. Botsford.
and with the transfer of Botsford to Publix in 1925, he
was made advertising manager of Paramount, 1931, on
home office story board. Chairman of Editorial Board;
1932, head of Paramount home office production staff,
which position he still occupies. His vocation is writing. He
has written and has published some 30 or more short
stories and articles, also eight novels, all based on motion
pictures. The latter include Harold Lloyd's "The Fresh-
man," and "Speedy," Clara Bow's "The Fleet's In"
and "The Love Parade." Member of the Innis Arden
Oolf Club, the A.M.P.A., and the Cloister Inn Club of
Princeton 'University.
HOLMAN. HENRY: Actor. In 193G: "Two's Company."
UA.
HOLMAN SISTERS: Pianists. In 1935: Universal short
product.
HOLMAN. VINCENT: Actor. In 1936: "The Three
Maxims." General Films.
HOLMAN. WILLIAM S.: Studio manager. Columbia'
b. Washington, D. C, Jan. 31, 1895. Was attorney-at-
law. General manager, Metropolitan Studios. 1929-32.
HOLME, THEA: Actress. Married and has one son.
In 1935: "Lorna Doone," Associated Talking Pictures.
In 1936: "Tomorrow We Live," Conquest. On stage:
"Those Naughty Nineties." "I Lived With You," "The
Cathedral," "Wild. Decembers," "Love at Short Sight."
and others.
HOLMES. BEN: Director: b. Richmond. Va. : e. Rich-
mond College. Was actor and staee director with William
A. Brady. Shuberts and Max Spiegal. With Fox I927-7R.
Universal 1929-30. RKO Radio, 1931 to present. Hxs
tvritten and directed many comedies starring Clark and
.VfcCullough, I/eon Errol. Edgar Kennedy. Walter Catletf.
etc. In 1931: "The Country Seat," "A Hurry Call."
RKO-Radio. In 1932 wrote "Melody Cruise." "Whispering
Bill." "Lasca." Famous Poems; "So This Is Harris."
"Private Wives," RKO-Radio; "Cockeyed Cavaliers."
1933; "Odor in the Court," "Hey Nanny Nanny," "Snug
in the Jue." RKO-Radio. "Lightning Strikes Twice."
1934: all RKO-Radio. In 1935: "Unlucky Strike." "Hit
and Run." "Sleepy Time." "Top Hat." RKO-Radio. In
1936: directed "The Farmer in the Dell," "The Plot
Thickens." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "We're on the Jury."
RKO-Radio.
HOLMES. BILL: Film Editor. In 1933: "Picture
Snatcher." Warner. In 1934: "Hi, Nellie," Warner. In
1936: "Ceiling Zero." FN.
HOLMES, BROWN: Writer. Warner-Plrst National.
Burbank. Cal. ; b. Toledo, Ohio, December 12, 1908; m.
Virginia L. Perenchio. Screen play and dialogue. 1931 :
"The Maltese Falcon"; 1932: "Play Girl," "Strange
Love of Molly Louvain," "Street of Women," "Twenty
Thousand Tears In Sing Sing" and "I Am a Fugitive
from a Chain GanK." In 1933: collaborated with Phil
Stong In writing "The Stranger's Return," MOM.
Adapted "The Avenger," Monogram ; with Ralph Block
wrote screen play, "Dark Hazard." "Ladies They Talk
About," Warner-First National. In 1934 collaborated on
screen play of "Heat Lightning," "I Sell Anything,"
WB. In 1935: additional dialogue, "While the Patient
Slept," "The Case of the Curious Bride." FN; additional
dialogue "The Florentine Dagger," collaborated on screen
play "We're in the Money," "The Payoff," "Bright
Lights," WB ; collaborated on screen play. "The Case
of the Lucky Legs." FN. In 1936: collaborated screen
play "Sn»wed Under," "Satan Met a Lady." "Dangerous."
WB ; collaborated screen play "Flying Hostess," U. In
1937: "Top of the Town." Universal.
HOLMES, BURTON: President, The Burton Holmes
Films, Ire, 7510 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago. III.: b.
Chicago, III.. January 8. 1870; married. Lecturer on
travel, with lantern slide and motion pictures. Cranked
first travel cameras in Italy. 1897; in Hawaii, 1898;
in Japan, China, Philippines, 1899. Weekly releases of
travel sllents for Paramount. 1915-21. for 308 consecutive
weeks. In 1931 produced talking shorts for MOM in
English. French. Spanish and Italian. Now in 44th
season on lecture platform in leading cities of United
States, using films and slides in color.
HOLMES. EDWARD M,: Dramatic and motion pic-
ture and feature editor, Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk; b. Nor-
folk; p. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Holmes; married and has
one son. Dr. E. M. Holmes. Jr., Assistant State Epi-
demicologlst. Began newspaper career in 1904 on Norfolk
Pilot, and later became city editor of Norfolk Landmark.
Went to Ledger in 1912 as telegraph editor. Has held
dramatic desk more than thirty years and began review-
ine motion pictures when first shown locally. Confined
activities to revues and vaudeville up to five years ago.
Now conducting column "Do You Know?" which he created
years ago during early motion pictures.
HOLMES, FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
HOLMES, GILBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOLMES. GUY: Film Censor. Kansas City, Mo.: h
Kansas City. Mo.. May 11. 1874; p. George and Su^an
Ho'mes; e. high school, Wentworth Military Academy :
widower and has one boy. 1892-96 in hotel operation;
1S9G-1900. Kansas City Stock Exchange: 1900-1908, Bar-
ber Asphalt Paving Company; 1908-1912, traveled: 1912-
192fl. Juvenile court of Jackson County, Missouri. 1920-
1926. parole office, general manager of Welfare Board.
Kansas City: 1926-1935. Film Censor, Kansas City.
HOLMES, H. A.: Director, London Film Productions.
Ltd. b. Otterington, England, March 26. 1885. Director,
various pulilic companies, including Selfridge & Co.. Ltd..
Crittall Mfg. Co. Ltd.. Southhook Potteries. Ltd. United
Turkey Red Co. Ltd.
HOLMES, lONE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HOLMES, JACK M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOLMES. JOHN BRUCE: Film Director. G-B Instruc-
tional, Ltd., London, b. Bickley. England, Dec. 13. 1901;
married; e. Gresham's School and Christ's College. Cam-
bridge. Engaged in teaching and accountancy prior to
films. In 1928 scenario writer; 1929, film editor; 1930-
33. assistant director: 1934-36, director.
HOLMES. KENNY: Assistant director. In 1935: "To
Beat the Band," "Old Man Rhythm." "Village Tale."
"Bv Your Leave," RKO-Radio. In 1936: "Two in the
Dark." "Walking on Air." "M'Liss." "The Witness
Chair." "The Farmer in the Dell," RKO-Radio. In
1937: "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
HOLMES, LEON: Actor, r. n. Leon von Sederholm; b
San Francisco, November 26, 1913; h. 5 feet 5% inches
brown eyes and auburn hair: w. 112 pounds; e. in Holly-
wood, Studying Spanish and history; hy. swimming
tennis, golf and horseback riding. Entered pictures in
October 15, 1923, through General Manager Bird of
Golden Gate Studios, San Francisco. Pictures Include
"Battling Brewster," "The King of Kings," "The Jazz
Singer," "Frisco Sally Levy." "Freckles," "The Latest
from Paris," a series of Fox comedies; in 1933: "I Love
That Man," Paramount. In 1935: "The Big Broadcast of
1936." Paramount.
HOLMES. MAYNARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Dancing Lady." MGM. In 1936: "The Leatherneck.?
Have Landed," LTniversai; "Go West, Young Man." Para-
mount.
HOLMES-PAUL R.: Art director. In ig.-.G: "Calling
the Tune, ■ ABP.
HOLMES. PEE WEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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HOLMES. PHILLIPS: Actor, b. Grand Baplds, Mich.,
July 22. 1909. h. 6 feet; blue eyes and blond hair: w.
I.'iS pounds: e. Grand Rapids, Princeton, and then spent
five years studying at Trinity College, and also In Paris,
France; chief hobby is huntiiiK. No stage experience.
Appeared in the following pictures: "His Private Life,"
"The Return of ' Sherlock Holmes," "Pointed Heels,"
"Only the Brave," "Paramount on Parade," "The Devil's
Holiday." "Her Man," "The Criminal Code," "Stolen
Heaven," "An American Tragedy," "Confessions of a
Co-Ed." "Brol<cn Lullaby" ; (1932) "Two Kinds of
Women," "70,000 Witnesses" for Paramount; "Night
Court," MOM; (1933) "The Secret of Madame Blanche,"
"Looking Forward," "Dinner at Eight," "Storm at Day-
break," "Penthouse." "Beauty for Sale," "Stage Mother,"
"Men Must Fight." MOM: "The Big Brain," Radio.
In 1934: "Nana," United Artists: "Million Dollar Ran-
som," "Great Expectations." Universal; "Caravan." Fox;
"Private Scandal," Paramount; "No Ransom," Liberty.
In 1935: "Ten Minute Alibi," British Lion; "The Divine
Spark," GB. In 1936: "Chatterbox," BKO; "The House
of a Thousand Candles," Repulilic; "General Spankv."
.MGM. In l!i:i7: "The Dominant Sex." ABP.
HOLMES. RALPH: Stage and screen editor. Times, De-
troit, Mich. : b. Detroit, May 20, 1889 ; e. high school ;
has two children. Has done newspaper work, almost entirely
in Detroit, since he was 17.
HOLMES, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.■Vlmanac.)
HOLMES, SALTY: Actor. In 1937: "Arizona Days."
ON.
HOLMES, STUART: Actor, b. Chicago, 111., March
10. 1887; h. 5 feet 11% Inches; auburn hair and hazel
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. William Holmes, non -professional;
e. Chicago high school, studied art in Chicago; m. Blanche
Maynard, non -professional; hy. hunting and sculpture.
Twenty years stage experience included engagement In
Germany, In Orpheum vaudeville and also In Shakespearean
roles In 1905. Screen activities for 24 years consist of
appearances In such pictures as "Tess of the d'Urber-
villes," "The Four Horsemen," a galley slave In "Prisoner
of Zenda," and In "The Man Who Laughs," taking the
part of Louis XV. In "Heroic Lover" (1929), General
Pictures; "Captain of the Guard" (1930). Universal. In
1934: "Are We Civilized?". Raspin. In 1936: "Murder
By An Aristocrat." "The Case of the Velvet Claws."
"Earthworm Tractors," WB. In 1937: "Her Husband's
Secretary," WB.
HOLMES. TAYLOR: Actor, h. 5 feet 8 Inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 150 pounds. Pictures Include
"Twenty Dollars a Week," Selznick; "The Crimson Run-
ner," Stromberg-Pro-Dls-Co; "The Verdict," Truart;
"Borrowed Finery." "One Hour of Love." Tiffany; "King
Harold," Pathe; "He Did His Best," "He Loved the
Ladies," Christie. In 1929: "Come Across," Universal;
"Stolen Kisses," Warner Bros. ; "Terry of the Times."
serial. Universal: "Dad Knows Best" (1930), Educatlonal-
.Tack White Comedies. In 1936; "The First Baby," "The
Crime of Dr. Forbes." 20th Century-Fox; "Make Way
for a Lady." BKO-Radio.
HOLMES. WILLIAM: Assistant Director. Tn 1933:
"Captured," Warner. Film editor. "The World Changes."
First National. In 1935: "Living on Velvet," "Shipmates
Forever," FN: "Stranded." Warner. In 1936: "Ceiling
Zero," FN; "Hearts Divided," "Cain and Mabel." WB.
HOLMSKY, G.: Writer. In 1935: "Song of Happiness. "
Vostokfilm.
HOLSBOER. MAX. DR.: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
H0L8TEIN, MARK M.: Salesman, Universal Film
Exchange, Oklahoma City. b. Mapleton, Kans., January
25. 1895; p. C. E. and Alice Holsteln; e. high school.
Accountant. Booker First National Exchange, Oklahoma
City, Okla. : booker. Associated First National; then
salesman; office manager. Enterprise Distributing Corp.;
then booker, salesman; branch manager, MOM; salesman,
MGM. Dallas and Kansas City: salesman, FBO, Okla-
homa City, Okla.; salesman, Vltaphone, Oklahoma and
Texas. Also was talesman. Warner-First National. Okla-
homa City; salesman. Universal, Dallas; now salesman.
Universal. Oklahoma City.
HOLT, BETTY: Actress, b. January 23. 1931. Jack-
sonville, Fla. : p. L. E. Holt; h. 42 in.; w. 39 pounds:
blue eyes and blonde hair. In 1935: "Without Regret."
Paramount.
HOLT, DAVID: Actor, b. Jacksonville. Fla.. Aue. 14.
1927; p. L. E. and Martha Holt. Mother taught him as
boy to dance, then he went to dancing school of Miss
Gary Ford, Jacksonville, who took him around the state
on the stage. Went to New York, sang on radio a few
times, was interviewed by Ned Wayburn. then mother and
family decided to go to Hollywood. Returned to Florida,
then went back to Hollywood. After many trials, was
tried for a part In "You Belong To Me," Paramount.
Was chosen after Dickie Moore was taken ill. In 1935:
•Age of Indiscretion." MGM; "Men Without Names,"
■The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount; "The Last
Days of Pompeii," RKO. In 1936: "Trouble For Two."
MG.M; "Straight from llie Shoulder." "The Big Broad-
cast (if in.';7," Pararui!.unt.
HOLT, GLORIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HOLT. HERBERT S.: President of Cedar Rapids Mfg.
& Power Co., Holt Gundy & Co., Investment Bond &
Share Corp., Keystone Transports, Ltd.. London -Canadian
Investment Co., Montreal Light, Heat & Power Cons.,
Montreal Trust Co., Royal Bank of Canada, vice presi-
dent of Dominion Textile Co., Hillcrest Collieries, Ltd..
chairman of Andlan National Corp, and director of many
other companies.
HOLT, JACK: Actor, r. n. Charles John Holt. b. Win-
chester, Va.. May 31, 188S; h. 6 feet; oark brown hair and
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. father an Episcopal clergyman; t.
New York public schools, Virginia Military Institute: re-
ceived stage training in amateur dramatics; div. Margaret
Woods; hy. polo, riding and hunting. Before going on stage
was civil engineer with a railroad company; then a
rancher in Oregon and other Western states where he
learned to ride and rope on the open range; also explored
for copper in Alaska. He started his theatrical career In
stock companies and vaudeville, later entering pictures
through his ability as a rider, his first screen feat being
to ride a horse from a 30 -foot cliff Into deep water.
Following this he was cast in Western roles; later in
other parts, including that of screen villain. In Para-
mount's Zane Grey productions such as "The Light of
Western Stars." "Wild Horse Mesa," "The Enchanted
Hill," "Born to the West," and "Wanderer of the Waste-
land." Others are "Submarine," for Columbia; "The
Vanishing Pioneer," "The Water Hole," "Avalanche"
and "Sunset Pass" for Paramount; in 1929 in "The Dono-
van Affair" and "Father and Son"; in 1930 in "Ven-
geance," Columbia; "Border Legion," Paramount; (1932),
"Behind the Mask," "Maker of Men," "War Correspon-
dent," "Man Against Woman," "This Sporting Age."
all Columbia: (1933) "Fever," "The Forgotten Man."
"Tampico." "When Strangers Marry." "The Woman 1
Stole," "The Wrecker," "Master of Men," all Columbia.
In 1934: "Whirlpool," "Black Moon," "The Defense
Rests." "I'll Fix It." Columbia. In 1933: "The Best
Man Wins," "Unwelcome Stranger" and "Awakening r.f
Jim Burke." Columbia; "Storm Over the Andes," Uni-
versal; "The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Dangerous Waters." "Crash Donovan." V: "San Fran-
cisco." MGM; "North of Nome," "End of the Trail,"
Columbia. In 1937: "Trouble in Morocco." Columbia.
HOLT. JANY: Actress. In 1937: "Courrier-Sud"
(Southern Mail). Pathe Consortium Cinema.
HOLT. NAT: Division manager. RKO theatres. Grer-.t
Lakes Division: b. Vacaville, Cal.. May 15. 1S94: e. high
school; has two children. Was theatre usher, painted
scenery, sold tickets, managed theatre. Started at Stock-
ton, Cal.. at 17; managed nickelodeon at IS. then to com-
bination vaudeville and motion picture theatre as manager.
Managed Stockton tour of Hawaiian Islands. Managed
theatres in Los Angeles and San Francisco, then owned
three tabloid shows. Onened Loew'a State in Los Angeles;
managed Herbert L. Rnthchild Tlieatres. San Francisco.
then to Kansas for Fox We^t Co.ist. To Ohio In 1932 for
RKO. Charter member of Cleveland Variety Club.
HOLT, TIM: Actor, p. Jack Holt, prof.; e. Carl Curtis
grammar school. Culver Military Academy: h. 5 ft. 11 in :
w. 165 lbs.: brown hair and eyes; h. raising cooker
spaniels. In 1937: "History is Made at Night." Wanger
Productions.
HOLT. ULA: Actress. In 1935: "New Adventures of
Tarzan." Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises.
HOLTON. JOSEPH J.: Assistant Director New York
Casting and Test Department, Fox Film, N. T. C. ; h.
Newburgh. N. Y.. December 16. 1895; married; e. T«
Salle High School and St. Joseph's Normal College, both
in N. Y. and French Universlfv (Mnntpeller). HeranU.
""ranee. High school teacher. La Salle Academy. New
York Cit.v. Assistant director, production manager, talent
scout and test director.
HOLTON, NINA Y, (MRS. CHARLES R.) : Member
Motion Picture Department, Illinois Federation of Women's
Clubs; b. Avon, HI., Sept. 7. 1886: n. Mr. and Mrs. G.
H. Yeoman; e. Avon High School, Ph. B., University of
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Cliicais'o, lUin; miirried. Was cliairiiiaii. motion pirtiire
department, Illinois Fetleration of Women's Clubs, term
ended May, in:ifi.
HOLTZ. GEORGE: (Sec l!i;i6-.!7 Motion Pictnre
Almanac. )
HOLTZ. LOU: (See \'XU::;7 .Moliiin I'ictiiie Alnianac.)
HOLTZ, TEN EN: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in •'House
of Horror," First National; "The Duke Steps Out."
"Show People." "Tlie Trail of '98." "Kibitzer," "Tlie
Melody Man." Columbia; "The Woman Racket" (1930),
MGM. In 1933: "Big Executive." Paramount. In 1931:
"iloney Means Nothing," Monogram.
HOLY, DENNIS: Actor. In 1935: "The Wandering
.lew," T\vicl5enham.
HOLZAPFEL, FRED V.: Theatre Operator. Runs the
Broadway Theatre. Minneapolis. Member. Allied of the
Northwest.
HOIHAN. ARTHUR: Writer. In I'JIJ.j: collaborated on
screen play, "Life Returns," U.
HOMAN, W. ERLE: Motion picture editor. Beading
Times. Reading, Pa.; b. Beading, Pa.. September 17,
1896; p. Henry and Elizabeth Homan; e. common school
and high school; m. Clara E. Blatt; has a son. W. Erie,
.Ir. Began editorial department work at age of 14, and
became successively reporter, assistant city editor, city
editor, telegraph editor and news editor of the Reading
Times; also worked in Philadelphia and other Pennsyl-
vania cities. Served in the A. E. F. 1917-19 and now
is a Major. Military Intelligence, Reserve Corps. Presi-
dent, Reading Newspaper Guild, 1934-35; National vice-
president, American Newspaper Cuild, lO.lfi-H".
HOMANS. ROBERT: Actor, b. Maiden. Mass.; h. 5
feet 11 Inches; brown eyes and gray hair; w. 210 pounds;
e. University of Michigan. Screen work with Independent
Pictures, Associated Exhibitors, Tiffany, Lumas. Uni-
versal. Radio. Warner. Pictures include "The Fightin'
Comeback." "Pals in Peril." "Ride 'em High." Pathe;
"Fast and Furious." "Range Courage," "Burning Wind,"
Universal; "The Masked Angel," First Division; "Obey
Your Husband." Anchor: "The Isle of Lost Ships,"
"Smiling Irish Eyes." First National: "Blindfold." Fox;
"Fury of the Wild," Radio. In 1933 appeared in "From
Headquarters," Warner. In 1936: "Here Comes Trouble,"
20th Century-Fox; "Laughing Irish Eyes." "The Presi-
dent's Mystery." Republic: "Easy Money." "It Couldn't
Have Happened." Invincible. In 1937: "The Plough and
the Stars." RKO-Radio; "Penrod and Sam." "Don't Pull
Your Punches," WB.
HOMATT. NINA: Writer. In 193.'.: screen play,
"Mysterious Mr. Wong," Monogram.
HOMMEL, JAMES S.: Resident Manager. Universal
Pictures Corporation since 1933. b. Newport. Tenn.. Jan.
•7.7, 1891: married: e. high school, U. S. .\rmy: Eastman
Kodak Co., Realart Pictures Corp.; Producers Distributors
Corp. With MGM and with Universal since 1933.
HOMOLKA, OSCAR: Actor. b. Vienna, 1901; e.
Vienna Dramatic Academy. Played comedian roles until
war. Enlisted, and when he returned, portrayed dramatic
roles. On stage in "Emperor ,Tones," and others. Films
include: "The Dreyfus Case." "Rhodes." In 1936: "A
Woman Alone." "Non-Stop New York," GB. In 1937:
"Everything Is Tliunder," GB.
HONE, J. M.: Secretary-treasurer, Motion Picture The-
atre Owners of Northwest; b. Salem, Ore.. December 3,
1872; married; e. country school. Farmer, butcher, miner.
Deputy sheriff, Spokane, Wash.. 8 years; general claim
agent. Washington Water Power Co. , Spokane, Wash. .
3 years. With the Inland Empire System for 13 years.
Secretarv -treasurer of the Motion Picture Theatre Owners
of the Northwest for past 16 years.
HONEY BOYS: Vaudeville act. In 1935: Vitaphone
short product.
HONRI, BAYNHAM: General manager, Stoll Studios,
h. England. 1902; married; p. Percy Honri. variety star;
c. Mill Hill. Cameraman, 1923. Joined British Broad-
casting Company and invented many of their gadgets,
including dramatic control panel. In charge of the erec-
tion of many of the BBC stations. Returned to films In
1928. first as sound adviser to Gainsborough and later
to Twickenham Film Studios, .\ppointed general manager,
Stoll Studios.
HONYEZ, PIERRIETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
Nov. 8, 1931; h. 40 inches; brunette; w. 34 pounds; p.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hood. Since she was three year.^
old, has received instruction in dancing and dramatics by
Miss Kathryn Duffy, her sponsor. Taken by Miss Duffy
to Chicago and New York, where she made appearances
in supper clubs. Appeared In Hal Roach's "Our Gang
Follies of 1936" (1935). In 1936: "The Bohemian Girl."
Xeighlmrhoiid House." .MOAl.
HOOD. IHIKI: Player. In IHIIO: "The Three Maxims,"
General I'llins. In l!i:;7: ■'This'll Make You Whistle,"
Wilcox Productions.
HOOKER, BRIAN: Writer. Translated "Cyrano de
Bergerac ' into English. In 1936: collaborated on adapta-
tion, "Rose of the Kancbo." "Coronado. " Paramount.
HOOLAHAN, BILL:
Universal.
HOOVER, HIRAM:
.\lnianai-. )
In 1935: "Diamond Jim,"
(See 19:!6-,';7 Motion I'icturc
HOOD. DARLA: Child actress.
Lecdey. Ok!a.
HOPE, ANN: (Sec 1030-37 Motion Picture .\lmanac.)
HOPE. BOB: Comedian. Stage, vaudeville and radio
experience. Played in stage version of "Roberta." li
1934: Universal short productions. In 1935: Vitaphone
short product. In 1938-37 on New Y^ork stage in "Red.
Hot and Blue."
HOPE, EDWARD: Author. In 1934: collaborated on
story "She Ix)ves Me Not," Paramount. In 1935: Novel.
"Calm Yourself," screened by MGM.
HOPE. FREDERIC: Ait director, b. New Brighton. Pa..
Jan. 22. 1900; h. « feet; brown hair; w. 160 pounds;
married; hy. football, boats; p. Helen Dodge and Harry
Hope, non-profesisonals; e. high school and Cleveland
School of Art. Art Institute of Chicago, and Otis Art
Institute. Interior decoration, draughtsman, and designer
with John B. Holtzclaw Co.. Los Angeles: Toy Bros..
Chicago; Marshall Field. Chicago; Baumgarten. Chicago.
"Courtship of Miles Standish," Charles Ray. 1922:
draftsman and director with MGM for ten years: "Big
House," "Min and Bill." "Great Meadows." "Flesh and
the Devil," "Smilln' Thru," "When Ladies Meet," "The
Stranger's Return." all MGM. In 1934: "This Side of
Heaven." collaborated on "Riptide." MGM. In 1935:
collaborated on "Anna Karenina," "A Tale of Two Cities,"
MGM. In 19:!6: 'Woiiien .4re Trouble," "We Went to
College," "Sworn Enemy," collaborated on settings "Romeo
and Juliet." "Camille." MGM. In 1937: "Maytime,"
.MGM. Died April 21, 1937.
HOPE, MAIDIE: Actress. In 1935: "Music Hath
Charms," Associated British Pictures. In 1937: "Thi.s'li
Make You Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
HOPKINS, ARTHUR: Director and Writer. In 1934:
co-directed and collaborated on screen play "His Double
Life," Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on play ".Swing
High, Swing Low." Paramount.
HOPKINS, CLAUDE and His Orchestra: 1933-36 ap-
peared in Vitaphone short product.
HOPKINS. JOHN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
HOPKINS, MIRIAM: Actress. b. Bainbridge. Ga. ;
h. 5 feet; silver blond hair; w. 100 pounds; div. Austin
Parker, professional; hy. reading and painting. First
stage experience was In chorus of "The Music Box Revue'
and "The Garrick Gaieties." Has appeared in "Excess
Baggage," "The Camel Through the Needle's Eye,"
"Flight" and "Lysistrata." First screen appearance In
"The Best People"; (1932), "Dancers In the Dark,"
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Two Kinds of Women."
"24 Hours." "World and the Flesh." "Trouble in Para-
dise," for Paramount; (1933) "The Story of Temple
Drake," "Design for Living," Paramount; "The Stranger's
Return," MGM. In 1934: "All of Me," "She Loves Me
Not," Paramount; "The Richest Girl in the World." RKO.
In 1935: "Becky Sharp," RKO; "Barbary Coast," UA.
In 1936: "These Three," UA. In 1937: "Men Are Not
Gods," "The Woman I Love," RKO; "Woman Chases
Man," UA.
HOPKINS, ROBERT E.: b. Ottawa, Kan. In 1930:
collaborated on "The Floradora Girl," "Caught Short."
"Love in the Rough." "Remote Control." "Chasing Bain-
bows." In 1931: collaborated on additional dialogue,
"Cuban Love Song," "Reducing," "Flying High," ".Side-
walks of New Y'ork." "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath," "Step-
ping Out, " MGM. In 1933: collaborated on original screen
story and screen play, "The Chief," "What! No Beer?"
MGM. In 1935: collaborated on ".\fter Office Hours,'
JIGM. In 1936: screen story, "San Francisco." MGM.
HOPPER, E. MASON: Director. b. Enosburg, 'Vt..
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Hop — Hor
December 6, 1885; e. University of Maryland and Europe;
hy. all sports. Began stage career at age of 14 in stock
and lias played in musical comedy and vaudeville. Began
screen career by directing "Mr. Wise" for Essanay in
lail, and was the creator of the CJeorge Ade Fables for
the same company. Organized own company after direct-
ing for Pathe for three years and released through Famous.
Has worked for Essanay, Famous. Goldwyn, First Na-
tional, Metropolitan, PDC, i'aihe and Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. Uas made 350 pictures and is the author of over
4U0 scripts, in 192B directed the following productions:
"L'p in Mabel's Koom." "'Paris at Midnight," "Almost
a Lady"; (ia27) "Getting uertie a Garter," "Night Bride,"
"Wise Wife," "My Friend from India" and "Rush
Hour"; (1928) "Blonde for a Night"; (1929) "Carnation
Kid" and "Square Shoulders"; in 1930 "Their Own
Desire," "Wise Girls" and "Temptation"; in 1932 "Shop
Angel," "Midnight Morals," "No Living Witness," "Her
Mad Night," "Alias Mary Smith," Mayfair. In 1933:
"One Year Later. " Allied; "Sister to Juda," "Malay
Nights," Mayfair, In 1934: "Curtain at Eight," Majestic.
HOPPER, HEDDA: Actress. r. n. Elda Furry; b.
Hallidaysburg, Pa.; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown hair and
green eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. Margaret Miller and Fred
E. Furry, non-prof epsionals; e. Girls Seminary, Carter's
Conservatory of Music, Pittsburgh; m. and div. Stage
experience in New York City In "Be Calm," "Camilla.'"
"Six Cylinder Love," "The Country Boy" and "The
Quaker Girl." Screen career of 12 years; has appeared
in "Virtuous Wives," "Sherlock Holmes," "Don Juan,"
"Children of Divorce," "Mona Lisa" and "Companionate
Marriage"; (1929) "Girls Gone Wild," Fox; "His Glori-
ous Night," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer; "Half Marriage," Radio Pictures; "Song of
Kentucky," Pox; "Our Blushing Brides" (1930), MGM;
"High Society Blues" (1930), "Such Men Are Dan-
gerous" (1930), Pox; "Holiday" (1930), Pathe; 'Vita-
phone No. 2563-4, "Giving In," "War Nurse," MGM;
"Flying High," MGM; "Good Sport." Pox; "Man Who
Played God," Warner. In 1933: "The Barbarian, " MGM;
"Pilgrimage," Fox; "Beauty for Sale," MGM. In 1934:
"Bombay Mail,'" "Let's Be Ritzy," "Little Man. What
Now?", Universal; "No Bansom," Liberty. In the same
year appeared on New York stage in "Divided by Three,"
In 1935: "One Frightened Night," Mascot; "Lady Tubbs,"
"Three Kids and a Queen," Universal; "Alice Adams,"
BKO, In 1936: "Dracula's Daughter." U,
HOPPER, VICTORIA: Actress, b. Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Eng., 1913; m. Basil Dean. "Discovered" at Webber
Douglas School of Acting in 1933, made her professional
debut in "Martine," playing the name part, and then
appeared in lead in the Gaumont-British film "The Con-
stant Nymph" (1933), after which she went back to stage
work, appearing in "Three Sisters" at Drury Lane. Under
contract to Associated Talking Pictures, by whom she was
cast for tile role in a talker version of "Lorna Doone"
(1935) ; "Whom the Gods Love" and "Lonely Road." In
1937: "The Mill on the Floss," National Provincial;
"Scotland Y'ard Commands." GN.
HOPTON, RUSSELL: Actor, b. New York City, N.
Y., February 18, 1900; e. at New York Agricultural Col-
lege; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 160 pounds; brown hair
and blue eyes. Entered pictures in 1930 from the stage.
Pictures include: "College Lovers," role of Eddie Smith;
"Call of the Flesh,"' role of Enrique; "Min and Bill,"
as Alex, and "The Criminal Code,'" as Sheridan, In
1933: "Elmer, the Great," "The Little Giant," First
National; "Lady Killer," Warner; "One Year Later,"
Allied; "Secret of the Blue Room," Universal; "I'm No
Angel," Paramount. In 1934: "Good Dame." Paramount;
"Men In White.'" MGM: "Curtain at Eight,"" Majestic:
"Half a Sinner." Universal; "He Was Her Man," Warner;
"Born to Be Bad," United Artists. In 1935: "Times
Square Lady." MGM; "Northern Frontier," Ambassador:
"School for Girls," Liberty; "The G Men," FN; "Wings
in the Dark," "Car 99,"" Paramount; "The World Ac-
cuses," "Death From a Distance," "False Pretenses.'"
Chesterfield; "Star of Midnight," Radio; "Headline
Woman," Mascot; "Cheers of the Crowd,"' Monogram;
"liYisco Waterfront." Republic. In 1936: "Rose of the
Rancho," Paramount: directed "Song of the Trail,"' Am-
bassador; "The Last Outlaw,"" "We Who Are About to
Die."' RKO-Badio. In 1937: "Beware of Ladies," Re-
public.
HOPWOOD, AVERY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HO RAN. EDWARD: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story "All the King's Horses,"" Paramount.
H0RB1GER. PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HORLICK. HARRY and HIS A. & P. GYPSIES: In
1935: Vitaphone short product.
HORMAN, ARTHUR T. : Writer; b. Chicago, 111., Sept.
2, 1M04; p. Dr. W. F, Herman and Florence Tanner Her-
man (dec); e. Northwestern University; married. Re-
porter; advertising executive; short story writer; radio
station manager; author of one-act and full-length plays.
Started with commercial studio in Chicago; dropped out
of pictures from 1925-29. Sold one-act plays to be made
into short pictures. Worked on dialogue, freelance, in
1930 and 1931. With RKO trom July to December. 19:iJ.
Freelanced, with Columbia, Universal, now with Fox.
Film work includes original, adaptation, continuity, dia-
logue, "Up the Gulch," KKO; original, adaptation, con-
tinuity, dialogue, "Cheyenne Kid," RKO; original "Mean-
est Gal in Town," KKO; "Big Shot," Warners, original;
adaptation, screenplay, dialogue, "Among the Missing."
Columbia. In 1935: adaptation, "Grand Old Girl." RKO;
original story and collaboration on screen play, "Welcome
Home." "This is the Life." "Thunder in the Night,"
Fox; collaborated on "Life Returns," Universal. In 1936:
screen play "It Couldn't Have Happened," "Easy Money,"
"Tango," "Bridge of Sighs," Invincible.
HORN, CAMILLA: Actress, b. Frankfurt-on-Malne,
Germany, April 25, 1908; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blond hair
and hazel eyes; w. 120 pounds; m. Klaus Geeiz; by
walking, swimming, gymnastics ; p. Wilhelni and Martha
Horn, non-professionals; e. Germany and Switzerland.
Started as a dancer on the German stage, breaking into
films as an extra at the UFA studios, soon becoming
a star. Following such Germany successes as "Faust"
and "Hapny Vineyard," went to Hollywood, where she
made several pictures for United Artists. Returned to
Eurore, where she has played in several British talkers"
"The Return of Raffles." 1932, Markham; "Matinee
Idol," 1933, Wyndham Films; "The Love Nest,"" 1933,
"Luck of a Sailor J' 1934. both BIP. In 1930: "Ein
Waizer Fuer Dich," 20th Century-Fox.
HORN, CARL S.: Horn and Morgan. Inc., Star
Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb.; b. Piattsmouth, Neb., Aug.
23. 1883; e. Bellevue College. Bellevue, Neb.; married.
Real estate and insurance. With Paul C. Morgan or-
ganized the Hay Springs Commercial Company, 1912; name
changed later to Horn and Morgan, Inc. In real estate
and insurance since that time continuously. Opened Star
Theatre in August. 1920. and have continued operating
since. Also equipped to present roadshows and home
»alent plays.
HORN. JOYCE: Actress, b. United States. 10 years
ago; h. 55 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 75 pounds:
e professional school, dancing, etc. In 1930: "A Princess
Comes .\cross." Paramount. In 1935: "Next Time We
Love," Universal; "I Dream Too Much," RKO.
HORN, MARIANNE: (Mrs.) Wardrobe supervisor.
Gaumont-British.
HORNBECK, WILLIAM: Supervising editor. London
Film Productions. Denham. Eng. b. Los Angeles. Aug.
23, 1901; e. high school. In 1916 started in laboratory
with Mack Sennett, becoming head of cutting room.
Later with Samuel Goldwyn on "Roman Scandals." 1934.
film editor, "The Scarlet Pimpernel." 1935. supervising
editor. '"The Ghost Goes West." "Moscow Nights."
"Sanders of the River" ("Congo Raid"). 1936, "Forget
Me Not." "The Man Who Could Work Miracles." "Men
Are Not Gods." "Rembrandt." "Things to Come."
HORNBLOW. ARTHUR. JR.: Producer. Paramount, h
New Y'ork, March 15, 1893; m. Myma Loy. e. Dartmouth
College; New Y'ork Law School. Playwright and editor:
assistant managing director. Charles Frohman Co.. Empire
Theatre. New York. Supervisor of Samuel Goldwyn Pro-
ductions for seven years. Concluded his long association
with Goldwyn on November 4. 19.'?3. and on November 16
signed with Paramount as an associate producer on Emanuel
Cohen's staff at Paramount. In 1034-35. producer of
"Mississippi." "Ruggles of Bed Gap." and "Pursuit of
Happiness." Paramount. In 1935: "Wingi in the Dark."
"Four Hours to Kill." Paramount. In 1936: "The
Princess Comes Across.'" "Three Married Men." Paramount.
In 1937: "Swing High, Swing Low." "Walkiki Wedding."
"High, Wide and Handsome," "Easy Living," Paramount.
HORNE, DAVID: Actor. In 19.36: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon." British Lion: "Doomed Cargo." GB. In
1937: "The Mill on the Floss," National Provincial.
HORNE, HAL: Production executive. Walter Wanger;
b. Boston. Mass., August 12, 1896; e. English high school.
Boston, Tufts College, Medford, Mass., Harvard University.
Ci'mbridge, Mass.: div. Eleanor Hastings: has one child,
laurel Hastings: m. Lea Sachs. Was director of publicity.
Boy Scouts of America; director publicity. Mayflower
Photoplay Corporation; general manager. Far West Theatre
Circuit, Los Angeles; president. Home Theatre Circuit.
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San Jose, Cal. Winner o( American Spectator Award fcr
nest advertising in any field. Director of Advertising aiul
i'ublieity. United Artists, 1930-35.
HORNE, JAMES W.: Director, b. San Francisco, Cal.,
December 14, 1881; e. San Krancisco public schools: ni.
(.leu Itidgely; liy. golf. From the stage he entered pic-
tures in IMll through George Melford of Kalem Company;
Uirected: "The Hottentot," "The Yankee Coward,"
"Cruise of the Jasper U," "College," "Black Butterflies,"
"The Big Hog." Hal Koach comedies. Directed a Laurel
& Hardy Comedies and 9 Charlie Chase comedies. Staff
director with Hal Itoach. Made "Beau Hunks," with
L,;'urel and Harily. In 1935: directed "Bonnie Scotland,"
.MUM. In iy3G: collaborated on direction, "The Bo-
hemian Girl," JIGM. Ill 11137; directed "Way Out West,"
.MGM.
HORNEY, BRIGITTE: Actress, b. Berlin, Ger-
many; dark-brown hair and brown eyes. Was stage
actress. Films include "Abschied." 193U; in 1932: "Fca
Diavolo" ; in 1933: "Heideschulmelster Uwe Karsten" ;
in 1934: "Der Kwige Traum," "Llebe, Tod Und Teufel,"
"Eln Man will Nach Deutschland."
HORNIG. FRANK A.: Horn Theatre. Baltimore. Md.
b. Baltimore. Md., August 24, 1878; married; e. college
and public schools. Machine uusiness. President. MPTO
of Maryland. Inc.. 4 years. Treasurer, i> years previously
HORNING, WILLIAM: Associate art director. b.
Springtield, JIo. ; p. non-professional; e. high school and
University of California. Started in drafting room at
.\iGM. 1930. Became art director in 1934. Films include,
in 193.3: "Times Square Lady," "The Age of Indiscretion,"
"The Flame Within," "Mad Love," "Public Hero No. 1."
"Shadow of Doubt," "Here Comes the Band," 'Ah, Wil-
derness!" "Whipsaw." In 1936: "Wife vs. Secretary."
"Fury." "The Gorgeous Hussy," "Libeled Lady," all
.MGM.
HORNSTEIN, JOE: President. Joe Hornstein, Inc.,
630 9th Ave., New York. b. New York. July 4, 1886;
married; e. public, high school and Pratt Institute, In
( liimistry.
HORSLEY. JOHN DAVID: Actor, b. Alabama; h. 6
feet, 2 inches ; hy. scenario writing. Was prop boy at
Paramount, then given a part in "Whoopee" and a six
months contract. Appeared in "70,000 Witnesses." and
played romantic lead in Culbertson Bridge Featurettes for
KKO. Interested in Little Theatre movements, and has
appeared on New York stage. In 1935: "No More Ladies."
MGM.
HORSLEY, WILLIAM: President, Hollywood Film
Enterprises, Inc.. 6060 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal.: b.
West Stanley, County Durham, England, November 21.
1870; married; p. Robert and Mary Jane Horsley; e.
Y.M.C.A., New York. Two years coal mines in England;
arrived as immigrant, October 17, 1884. age 14. Worked
26 years as oil tank builder, boiler maker, boiler shop
superintendent. Motion picture laboratory owner for 27
years; one-half owner, Nestor Film Co.. with brother.
David Horsley, which company pioneered in starting motion
picture studio in Hollywood on October 27, 1911. Designed
and superintended construction of Universal City. Cal.,
during 1914 and 1915, for Universal Film Mfg. Co.
Devoted most of his time in past eight years to the
16mm. film Industry. Between 1918-24 owned and built
all of the motion picture studios on Sunset Blvd., Gower
Street and Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, known a.s
Poverty Row, sometimes Death Valley. Also built and
equipped with machinery a complete plant for recording
and processing records and completed same just in time
to lie too late when sound went on to film Instead of
records.
HORTON. CLARA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HORTON, EDWARD EVERETT: Actor, b. Brooklyn.
N. Y., .March 18. 1888; e. Columbia Univ. When 20 began
as a member of the chorus of a comic opera com-
pany playing Gilbert and Sullivan operas on Staten
Island. He was on the stage for thirteen years, among
the productions being the following: "Never Say Die,"
"The Nervous Wreck," "Clarence," "The Professor's Love
Story," "Beggar on Horseback," "Lilac Time," "Smilln"
Through," "The Rear Car" and "The First Year."
Started his screen career nine years ago and has made
appearances in "Too Much Business" and "The Front
Page," "Ruggles of Red Gap." "To the Ladies," "The
Beggar on Horseback," "Marry Me," also in the follow-
ing Vltaphone productions: "Miss Information," "The
Terror." "Sonny Boy," "The Hottentot," "The Victor,"
"The Sap." "Wide Open"; in 1929 In "Good Medicine,"
"The Right Bed," "Trusting Wives," "Prince Babby."
Educational; Coronet Talking Comedies; and in 1930 in
Vitaphone No. 2237, "Miss Information," "Take the
ileir," Big 4; "Toast of the Legion," First National;
•Holiday." Pathe; "Once a Gentleman," Sono Art-World
Wide; "Kiss Me Again," "Reaching for the Moon,"
"Smart Money," "Lonely Wives," "Front Page," "Six
Cylinder Love." Two years of making own productions
on the stage 1928-29. Appeared In "Age for Love,"
United Artists; 1933: "A Bedtime Story," "The Way to
Love," "Design for Living," "Alice in Wonderland."
Paramount: "It's a Boy," Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1934:
"The Poor Rich," "Uncertain Lady." Universal; "Easy
to Love." "Smarty," Warner; "The Merry Widow," MGM;
"Kiss and Make Up." "Ladies Should Listen." Para-
mount; 'Sing and Like It," "Success At Any Price,"
RlvO-Radio; "The Woman in Command." Gaumont-Brit-
ish. In 1935: "The Night Is Young," "Biography of a
Bachelor Girl." MGM; "All the King's Horses," "The
Devil Is a Woman. ' Paramount; "Ten-Dollar Raise," Fox;
"In Caliente," FN; "Little Big Shot," "Going High-
brow," Warner; "Top Hat." RKO; "The Private Secre-
tary," Twickenham; "His Night Out," Universal; "Your
Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Her Masters
Voice." Paramount; "The Singing Kid." "Hearts Di-
vided." WB; "The Man in the .Mirror." Julius Hagen;
"Nobody's Fool," U. In 1937: "The Man in the Mir-
ror," Twickenham; "The Lost Horizon," Columbia; "Let's
Make a Million," Paramount; "The King and the Chorus
Girl," WB.
HORTON, ROBERT: Actor, b. London. England. Nov-
ember 27, 1870. English stage player. Films: "The
Shadow Between." BIP; "The Rasp," Fox; "Life
Goes On" (1932) Paramount-British; "The Blarney
Stone" (1932), B & D; "One Precious Year" (1933),
Paramount-British. In 1934: "The Great Defender." BIP.
In 1936: "When Knights Were Bold," General Film Dis-
tributors (England); "The Lonely Road," ATP; "Jubilee
Window," Paramount; "Inside the Room" and "Ace of
Spades." Twickenham; "39 Steps." GB. "Scotland Yard
Mystery," BIP; "Silver Blaze. " Twickenham; "Sunset in
Vienna." Wilcox.
HORVITZ, SAMUEL J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HORWIN, CLARENCE JEROME: Writer. b. New
York City, April 2, 1905; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown
eyes and brown hair; w. 165 pounds; e. public schools of
New York City, entered the Columbia grammar school of
New York in preparation for college, graduated from
there In 1922 and entered the college of Arts and Sciences
at New York University (University Heights Branth) ; hy.
golf, travel, the theatre. While at college extremely
active. Later joined Universal Studio as an assistant
story editor, July, 1928, and was with them as writer,
supervisor of shorts, assistant scenario editor and assistant
associate producer. Authorship Includes a number of
magazine articles on inter-coUeglate activities and the
theatre; a series of two-reel comedy shorts In 1929. starring
Benny Rubin, for Universal, such titles as "Pilgrim
Papas," "Hotsie Totsle," "Delicatessen Kid" and wrote
"See America Thirst," starring Harry Langdon and Slim
Summervllle, In 1930; "The Virtuous Husband" in 1931
for Universal, and "Young Justice." In 1932 wrote
"Two Against the World" for Warners; then under con-
tract to RKO and wrote "The Sport Parade."
HOSKINS. EVAN: Publicity, Universal. b. Mont-
gomery. Ala.. Nov. 14. 1S98; h. 5 ft. iVz in.; w. 123
pounds; p. Laban A., journalist; e. Los Angeles Poly-
technic high school; m. Paula Bunden and has two
children. Houston Post 1920-22; Beaumont Journal 1923;
Associated Press, Los Angeles, 1923-32 ; City News
Service 1933-34; Press Radio Bureau 1934-35; publicity
writer for free lance office in Hollywood 1935-36.
HOTALING. ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. )
HOTCHKISS. FRED H.: General Manager. Soclete de
Materiel Acoustlque, (Western Electric Sound Systems)
Paris, France: b. Prospect, New Haven County, Conn..
June 13. 1894; e. B. S. Weselyan University. With
Western Electric since 1921. With American Cyanamld
Company in connection with Muscle Shoals Nitrate plant.
Recording engineer with ERPl. Recording superintendent.
Western Electric Ltd.. London, England, for equlpplni!
Elstree Studios. Operating manager. SMA, Paris. Kecord-
ing manager. SMA. Paris.
HOUGH, E. MORTON: Writer. In 1935: story, conti
nujly and dialogue. "Born to Gamble." Liberty; screen
story "Champagne for Breakfast." Columbia.
HOUGH, HORACE: Assistant director. Played semi-
professional baseball with Universal studio team. Car-
penter at Universal, 1914. With Universal until 1917.
After the war, with Triangle Company as prop man.
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i^eirame prop man at Fox and assistant director in 1923.
Produced 12 independent films. Started with MGM in
1931 as assistant director. Films include "What Price
Glory," "Women of All Nations" and "Three Bad Men,"
Fox. In lO.'H: "Riptide," "Vane.ssa." "Evelyn Prentice,"
"Treasure Island," "This Side o( Heaven." MGM. In
1935: "Baby Face Harrigan," "Her Love Story," MGM.
In 193fi: "We Went to College," "Fury." MGM.
HOUGH, R. L.: (.See 1936-37 Motion I'icture Al-
nuinac. )
HOUGHTON, ALANSON B. : Manufacturer. Was a
director. Motion Picture Besearch Council. Former Am-
bassador to Germany. Great Britain, b. Cambridge, Mass.,
Oct. 10, 1863; m. Adelaide Wellington, of Corning, N.Y.,
June 25, 1890; p. Amory, Jr., and KUen Ann (Blgelow)
Houghton; e. B.A., LL.D., Harvard; post-graduate, Got-
tingen, Berlin and Paris. Began in manufacture of glass.
Corning, and became vice-president and then president of
the company. Clubs: Harvard. Metropolitan, University
(New York), Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, Burning Tree,
Union (Washington, D. C). Home: Washington, D. C.
In 1936: "Where
HOUGHTON, EDDIE: Actor.
There's a Will," GB.
HOULD, RA: Actor, b. Dunedin, New Zealand, Janu-
ary 21, 1924; h. 5 ft.; w. 85 lbs.; brown and blue-grey
eyes: h. swimming, horse-back riding, skating; p. Arthur
Hould. In 1936: appeared in "Beloved Enemy," United
Artists. In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
HOUSE. CHANDLER: Film editor. In 1935: "Mis-
sissippi," Paramount. In 1936: "Desert Gold." "The
Accusing Finger." Paramount.
HOUSE. NEWTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
maiuie. )
HOUSER, LIONEL: Writer, Columbia, b. New York
City, April 16, 1908; p. Norman and Estelle Houser:
e. San Francisco. Leland Stanford University; In
newspaper business in San Francisco and New-
York. Wrote advertising for Standard Oil Company of
California for one year. Author of three novels: "Lake
of Fire." 1933; "Caress and Farewell," 1931; "Smart
(iirl," 1933. In 1935: collaljorated on screen play "Grand
Exit." "The Public Menace." Columbia. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play. "The Lone Wolf Returns,"
"The Devil's Squadron." Columbia. In 1937: collaborated
(jii screen i)lay "I I'roniise to Pay." Columbia.
HOUSER, MERVIN J.: Writer. In 19.16: wrote story
whicli was the basis uf ■■Rhythm on the Range." Para-
mount.
HOUSMAN, ARTHUR: Actor, b. New York, 1890; e.
New York. Has had .stage experience. Screen work with
Edison, Selig, Metro, Goldwyn, Selznick, American Re-
leasing. Clark-Cornelius Principal Pictures. Paramount.
First National. Fox, Pro-Dis-Co.. United Artists. Pic-
tures Include "Publicity Madness," Fox; "The Spotlight,"
"Partners in Crime," "Fools for Luck," Paramount;
"Sunrise," Fox; "Sins of the Fathers." Paramount;
"Broadway." Universal; "Song of Love" (1929). Columbia;
"OfBcer O'Brien" (1930), Pathe. In 1933 appeared In
"Her Bodyguard," "The Way to Love." Paramount:
"Sing, Sinner Sing," Majestic. In 1935: "Paris in
Spring," "Here Comes Cookie." Paramount; "Diamond
Jim." Universal; "The Fire Trap." Empire. In 1936:
"Riff Raff," "Our Relations," MGM; "Wives Never
Know," Paramount: Columbia short product. In 1937:
"Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
HOUSTON, ELIZABETH: Actress. In 1936: Vitaphone
sliort product.
HOUSTON, GEORGE: Singer and actor, b. Hampton.
N. J.; h. 6 feet 2 inches; black hair and brown eves:
w. 190 pounds; p. father a blind evangelist; e. JuUiard
Institute of Music, Rutgers University; by. cooking.
Served during the World War in Naval Reserve and
French ambulance unit. After many positions, including
bank runner and music teacher, became member of the
American Opera Company. Sang in many operas, and
sang "Faust" before President Coolidge, Cabinet, and
Diplomatic Corps. On stage in "Shooting Star." "New
Moon," "Chee Chee." "Casanova." "Fioretta." "The
O'Flynn." "Thumbs Up," and other shows. On screen
in 1935: "The Melody Lingers On," UA-Reliance. In
1936: "Let's Sing Again," RKO.
HOUSTON, DR. HERBERT S.: Editor, publisher: b.
Champaign, III.. Nov. 23, 1866; m. Agnes L. True; p. Maj.
Samuel and Emeline (Shermani Houston; e. Ph.B., LL.D..
South Dakota University, Chicago, Boston; M.A., Penn-
sylvania. City editor, Sioux City Journal; later with
Chicago Tribune. Member of a number of committees.
Pounder and president. Cosmos Newspaper Syndicate, and
president of Cosmos Broadcasting Company. CluUa; Cen-
tury, The Pilgrims, Economic. Author, Blocking New
Wars, 1918. Was a director of Motion Picture Research
Council. Home: 14 Washington Suuare, New York.
HOUSTON, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
HOUSTON, JULIAN: Writer. In 1937, wrote story.
■'Strangers on Honeymoon." GB.
HOUSTON, LONA MARCEIL: Pen name, Marcell
Houston. Motion picture editor, Ashland Times Gazette,
Ashland, Ohio; b. Olivesburg. Ohio, September 10, 1911;
p. Mr. and Mrs. James V. Houston; e. graduate of Ash-
land high school. .Member uf the Ashland Times-Gazette
staff since September, 1929. Only training in journalism
was during attendance at high school. Served as edi-
tor and assistant editor of high school news.
HOUSTON, NOEL: Reviewer. 1116 NW 24th St...
Oklahoma City. Okla. ; b. Lawton, Okla.. March 26. 1909;
e. elementary schools. Central High School. Oklahoma
City University. m. Kay Replogle. Newspaperman, re-
views stage and screen for The Daily Oklahoman, anil
reviews most of the musicals, road shows, and presenta-
tions of Community Players, and of the University of
Oklahoma Playhouse.
HOUSTON, NORMAN: Writer and Director. Has
such stage hits to his credit as "Six Cylinder Love."
•Captain Applejack," "Secrets," "The Music Box Revue,
•The Nervous Wreck" and ••Rain'^; his first play was
'•Not Tonight, Dearie," which was followed by "Miss
Make Believe"; this play attracted the attention of Sam
Harris and resulted in the association of the two In the
writing and producing of many Broadway hits. He made
his entrance Into pictures with the story of '•Broadway
Nights" for First National, later doing the dialogue for
"The Broadway Melody" for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, for
which company he also directed "Copy." Joined Columbia
In 1929. Scenario for ••College Coquette," "Royal Ro-
mance." "Sisters," and "Six Cylinder Love." In 1932:
"Midnight Morals." Tiffany; "No Living Witness," May-
fair; "Manhattan Tower," Remington; "Drifting Soul."
"Exposure." In 1934: collaborated on "India Speaks,"
RKO-Radio. In 1934: wrote screen play of "Sixteen
Fathoms Deep." "Monte Carlo Nights." Monogram. In
1935: appeared in "The Mystery Man," "Make a Mil-
lion," Monogram; wrote adaptation of "Great God Gold."
Monogram; wrote story, screen play, and appeared in
"Frisco Waterfront." Rep. In 1936: screen play '■Aveng-
ing Rider," Diversion Pictures; collaborated on "High
Tension." 20th Century-Fox; "Riding Avenger," GN;
collaborated on story "Odds Are Even," which was partly
the basis of "Racing Lady." RKO-Radio.
HOUSTON SISTERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HOVEY, ANN: Actress, b. Mount Vernon, Ind.. July
29, 1914; h. 5 feet 3 inches; brow^n eyes and black hair;
w 97 pounds: featured in many amateur stage produc-
tions while attending various schools, and musical comedies
in New York. Came to Hollywood and after playing minor
roles in a number of pictures, was given the second
feminine lead in ••Wild Boys of the Road." 1933; also In
"Private Detective 62." '•Mary Stevens, M.D.," Warner.
In 1934 chosen Wampas baby star. In 1934: "Ki.ss and
Make I'p," I'aramount. In 1936: "The Glory Trail,"
Crescent.
HOVEY, CARL: (See 1936-37 Slotion Picture Al-
manac.)
HOWARD. ANNE: Actress, b. Chicago, III., March
18. 1925. Played child roles in ••Fighting Texans,"
Monogram; '•Sunnyside Up." Fox; 'Great Expectations."
(1934) Universal; "Music in the Air." Fox; "She Was
a Lady," Fox; "Princess O'Hara," Universal: "Jane
Eyre," Monogram; "Navy Wife." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Private Number." 20th Century-Fox.
HOWARD, ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HOWARD, ARTHUR J.: Movie Editor. Oak Leaves.
Oak Park, III.; b. Oak Park, June 21, 1910; e. University
of Chicago, Ph. B.
HOWARD, BOOTH: Actor In 1933 appeared In
"Trick for Trick," Fox: •'The Avenger," Monogram. In
1934: "Mystery Liner." Monogram. In 1933: "Smart
Girl." "Every Night at Eight," •'Mary Burns, Fugitive,"
Paramount; "Show Them No Mercy." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Charlie Chan at the Circus," 20th Century-
Fox,
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HOWARD, BRUCE: Chief Sound Engineer. Bamsey
I'Utuies Corp.; b. Clinton, Okla., March 11, 1908;
p. Charles A. Howard; e. high school and two years of
loUege training, technical.
HOWARD. CHARLES: (Sec 1936-87 Motion Picture
.Mnianar.)
HOWARD, CONSTANCE: (See 1!1,S6 37 Motion Tirturo
Almanac.)
HOWARD. DAVID: Director, r. n. David Paget
Davis 111; b. Philadelphia; h. 5 feet 11% Inches; brown
hair and brown eyes; w. ISO pounds; chief hobby is
boats. Was assistant to King Vidor for many years;
worljed on "The Big Parade," "La Boheme" and "The
Crowd." Signed with Fox in June, 1930, directing pic-
tures for the Spanish and South American markets.
Directed "The Rainbow Trail," "The Golden West."
"Mystery Ranch." Fox. 1932. In 1933: "Smoke Light-
ning." Fox. In 1934: "Lost Jungle," "Crimson Ro-
mance." "In Old Santa Fe," "The Marines Are Com-
ing," Mascot. In 1935: "Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox;
"Thunder Mountain." "Whispering Smith Speaks," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Mine Witli the Iron Door."
Columbia; "O'Mallei of the Mounted," "Border Pa-
trolman," 20th Century-Fox; "Daniel Boone." RKO-
Radio; "Conflict." U. In 1937: "Park Avenue Logger,"
RKO-Radlo.
HOWARD, ESTHER: Actress. Vitaphone No. 4168.
'Twixt Love and Duty," No. 4240, "Who's the Boss."
No. 4285. "Ship Ahoy." No. 4286, "Tlie Victim," No.
4249, "The Woman Tamer," "Vice Squad," Paramount;
"Vellow Ticket," Fox; "Wicked," Fox; "Ladies of the
Big House," Paramount. In 1933: "Below the Sea."
Columbia. In 1935: "Straight from the Heart," Universal.
In 1936: "Klondike Annie," Paramount: "M'Liss." RKO-
Radifi.
HOWARD, EUGENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOWARD, FREDERICK: (See 19.36-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
HOWARD, GERTRUDE: Actress. b. Hot Springs,
Ark., October 13, 1892; e. Wilberforce University, spe-
cializing In nursing; h. 5 feet 4% inches; w. 195 pounds;
black eyes, black hair; hy. all outdoor sports. Entered
films in 1914. In "Magnolia," Sis Emmy in "Hearts in
Dixie" (1929), Fox; Lavoris Smythe In "His Captive
Woman" (1929), First National; "Synthetic Sin" (1929),
First National; "Mississippi Gambler" (1929), Universal;
Queenie In "Show Boat," Universal; "On Your Toes,"
Universal; "Guilty" (1930), Columbia. In 1933: "I'm
No Angel," Paramount.
HOWARD, GUS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HOWARD, JEAN: Actress. b. Dallas, Texas, In
1933: "Broadway to Hollywood," "The Prizefighter and
the Lady," MGM. In 1934: "The Wom'en in His Life."
MGM. In 1935: "Break of Hearts," RKO. In 1937:
"We're on the Jury." RKO-Radio.
HOWARD, JERRY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Meet the Baron," "Dancing Lady," MGM; "Fugitive
Lovers." MGM. In 1934 with Ted Healy in MGM short
productions. In 1935 appeared as one of the three stooges
in Columbia short production series.
HOWARD, JOHN: Actor, r. n. Jolin Cox. b. Cleve-
land. April 13. 1913; h. 5 feet 10 inches; blue eyes and
brortn hair; w. 150 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. John K.
Cox; e. public schools. East Cleveland; Western Reserve
University, Cleveland; hy. drawing and painting. Studied
motion picture acting technique under Piiyllis Loughton,
studio coach. In 1935: "Car 99." "Annapolis Farewell."
"Millions in the Air," "Four Hours to Kill." In 1936:
"Soak the Rich," "Thirteen Hours by Air," "Border
Flight." "Valiant is the Word for Carrie." all Para-
mount. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon." Columbia.
HOWARD, JOHN T.: Branch Manager, b. North
Brookfleld, Mass.; e. Goddard Seminary, Barre, Vermont;
Catholic University, Washington, D. C. ; Colby College,
Waterville, Maine; not married. Athletic coach and
teacher in high school; professional baseball summertimes.
Paramount Pictures shipping department, Boston office,
1926, booking department, 1927 ; sound representative for
New England, 1928; salesman 1928-31 for Rhode Island
and Massachusetts. Oct. 1932. manager Portland, Maine
office. Paramount; March, 1934, manager, Indianapolis
office. After six months illness, returned to Indianapolis
managership for Paramount in November, 1934. July,
1936, transferred to Detroit.
HOWARD. KATHLEEN: b. Canada. Made opera
debut in Metz, Germany, at the age of 20, under guidance
of Jean de Reszke. Has lived and sung in New York,
Belgium, England, Czechoslovakia, Scandinavian countries,
Germany. Switzerland, Holland and Canada. Joined Met-
ropolitan Opera Company in 1916, remaining for twelve
years. Wrote for Saturday Evening Post. Ladies Home
.lournal, and Philadelphia Public Ledger. In 1928 became
fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar. Became president of
the Fashion Group. Now lives in California. Appeared
nn screen in 1934 in "Death Takes a Holiday," "It's a
Gift," "You're Telling Me" (Paramount), "One More
River." "Once to Every Bachelor" (Liberty). In 1935:
"The Man on the Flying Trapeze." I'aramount. In 1936:
"Stolen Holiday," WB.
HOWARD, LESLIE: Actor, r.n. Leslie Stainer: b. Lon-
don, England. April 24, 1893; h. 5 feet lO'/aj blond hair,
blue eyes; w. 145 pounds; p. Frank and Lillian Howard,
non-professionals; e. Dulwich College in England; hy.
cricket, polo and swimming. Stage experience: "Peg o'
My Heart," "Charley's Aunt," "The Green Hat," "The
Animal Kingdom," and others. On screen in "Outward
Bound" (1930), Warner Bros., "Free Soul," MGM;
"Reserved for Ladies." Under contract to RKO Radio;
appeared in the film version of "The Animal Kingdom,"
"Secrets." (1933), also "Berkeley Square," Pox; "Cap-
tured," Warner. 1934: "British Agent," Warner; "The
Lady is Willing." Columbia; "Of Human Bondage," RKO.
In 1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel." United Artists: on
New York stage in "The Petrified Forest." In 1936: in
film version of "The Petrified Forest." Warner; "Romeo
and .luliet." MGM.
HOWARD. LORRAINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOWARD. MARTHA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
HOWARD, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HOWARD, MOE: Actor. In 1933 appeared Ln "Meet
the Baron." "Dancing Lady," MGM; "Fugitive Lovers."
MGM. In 1934 with Ted Healy in MGM short product.
In 1935 appeared as one of the team of three stooges in
Columbia short product series.
HOWARD. NORA: Actress. In 1935: "Car of Dreams,"
Gaumont-British.
HOWARD, OLIN: Actor, b. Denver. Colo., February
10, 1896; h. 6 feet 1% inches; brown hair and hazel eyes;
w. 165 pounds; e. public schools of Denver; hy. painting
and gardening. Stage experience: "Leave It to Jane,"
"Golden Dawn," and others. Has appeared in several
motion pictures.
HOWARD, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HOWARD. PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
HOWARD, PHILIP: Actor, r.n. same. b. London,
March 5. 1908; h. 6 feet; w. 154 pounds; fair hair, grey
eyes; unmarried; p. non-professional; e. Monkton Combe
^^chool, Bath. Stage as well as screen experience.
HOWARD. RICHARD: Actor. In 1936: "Two in the
Dark," RKO.
HOWARD, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
HOWARD, SHEMP: Actor. In 1933 appeared in Vita-
phone short product, also in 1934-35-36.
HOWARD, SIDNEY: Writer. b. Oakland. Cal.
Author of such stage successes as "They Knew What
They Wanted." "The Silver Cord" and "Ned McCobb's
Daughter"; signed by Samuel Goldwyn to write original
stories and dialogue for Goldwyn pictures; prepared
"Bulldog Drummond" (Goldwyn) for the screen. Con-
tract to Universal In 1930. Wrote "A Lady to Love."
scenario for "Condemned." 1930-31: "BafTles," "The
Greeks Had a Word For It" and "Arrowsmlth," Samuel
Goldwyn, and "Free Love," Universal. In 1933: "The
Silver Cord." RKO; adapted "Her Sweetheart, Christopher
Bean." MGM. In 1936: wrote screen play and drama-
tized "Dodsworth," UA.
HOWARD, SYDNEY: Actor, b. Leeds, England; h.
5 feet 10 Inches; fair hair, blue eyes; m. Dora White;
hy. golf. On London stage: appeared in "Hit the Deck"
(1927), "Funny Face," "It's a Boy," "It's a Girl,"
"Night of the Garter" and others. Entered Alms In
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1929; appeared In "Splinters," B. & D. In 1931: "Tlllj
of Bloomsbury," Sterling Films; "Almost a Divorce,"
B. & D. In following B. & D. productions, 1932: "The
Mayor's Nest," "Up for the Cup," "Up for the Derby,"
"It's a King" (1933). "Girls Please" (1934). B. & D.
HOWARD, TOM: Actor. Played in "Rain or Shine"
(1930), Columbia; (1932-33). In Mermaid Comedies and
Tom Howard Comedies for Educational. Also in Para-
mount one-reel acts. In 1934: "Static," "The Big
Meow," "A Good Scout," Educational short product. In
1935-36: Educational short product.
HOWARD, WILLIAM K.: Director and producer, b. St.
Mary's, Ohio, June IG, 1899; e. high school. Ohio
State University, specializing in engineering and law.
Previous career in film exchange in Cincinnati; then
managed a theatre; sales manager for Vitagraph in Minne-
sota; served in \Vorld War; returned and became sales
advisor for Universal; first directorial effort was "East
of Broadway" for Tom Ince; later pictures include: "Thun-
dering Herd," "White Gold," "Gigolo," "River Pirate,"
"Ship Comes In," Pathe; "Christina," 'The Valiant,"
"Love, Live and Laugh," "Good Intentions." "Scotland
Yard" and "Don't Bet On Women," "Transatlantic,"
"Surrender," "Sherlock Holmes," "Trial of Vlvienne
Ware," "The First Year,"" all for Fox. In 1933: "The
Power and the Glory," Fox. In 1934: "This Side of
Heaven"; produced and directed "The Cat and the Fiddle,"
"Evelyn Prentice." MGM. In 1935: directed "Vanessa —
Her Love Story," "Rendevous," MGM; "Mary Burns,
Fugitive," Paramount. In 1936: "The Princess Comes
Across." Paramount. In 1937: directed "Fire Over
England," UA.
HOWARD, WILLIE: Actor. Vitaphone No. 349, "Be-
tween the Acts of the Opera." In 1935: "Millions In
the Air." In 1936: "Rose of the Bancho," Paramount.
HOWARTH, JOCELYN: Actor, r. n. Joy Howarth; h.
Sydney, N. S. W.. Aug. 19, 1912; h. 5 feet 5 Indies;
golden hair and hazel eyes; w. 110 pounds; hy. Riding,
swimming and tennis; p. Mr. and Mrs. M. Howarth;
non-professionals; e. St. Gabriels Church of England Col-
lege, eight years. Sydney. N. S. W. Previously in ama-
teur theatricals and all sports. Main part in "The Squat-
ter's Daughter," 1933: juvenile lead in "The Silence of
Dean Maitland," 1934, Cinesound Productions.
HO WATT, NINA: Writer. In 1935: adaptation of
"Mysterious Mr. Wong," Monogram.
HOWE, ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HOWE, JAMES WONG: Cameraman. In 1933: "Hello
Sister," "The Power and the Glory," Fox; "Beauty for
Sale," MGM. In 1934: "The Show-off," collaborated on
"Viva Villa." "Manhattan Melodrama," "The Thin Man."
"Stamboul Quest," MGM. In 1935: "Mark of the Vam-
pire," "The Flame Within," "O'Shaughnessey's Boy,"
"Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on photography,
"Three Live Ghosts," MGM. In 1937: "Fire Over
England," UA.
HOWE, SELBY: Executive, b. London, England, May
31, 1891; married. Previous career in newspaper, print-
ing and engraving Industries. First position In film in-
dustry was as advertising and publicity manager. Big A
Features; then with Warner Brothers; assistant sales man-
ager (serial department) Pathe Freres; joined Jury's Im-
perial Pictures in 1918 as advertising and publicity man-
ager, and remained when company was absorbed by MQM.
Now advertising, publicity and exploitation manager,
MGM, London.
HOWELL. DIXIE: Actor, r. n. Millard Howell. Foot-
ball hero at University of Alabama. In "The Adventures
of Frank Merrlwell," Universal.
HOWELL. DOROTHY: Writer, b. Chicago, 111.. May
10, 1899; h. 5 feet 1 inch: brown hair and eyes: w. 110
pounds; p. Carolyn Lorenz and Elmer D. Howell, non-
professionals; e. Elgin, 111., high school. Has written
scenarios for "The Great Sensation," "Fighting Youth."
"Speed Mad," "The New Champion" and "Black Light-
ning" in 1925; "The Better Way," "Obey the Law" and
"Sweet Rosle O'Grady" In 1926; "The Wreck," "The
Clown" ("Remember"— original), "The Kid Sister,"
"Stage Kisses," "Sally in Our Alley," "Alias the Lone
Wolf," "College Hero," "Paying the Price," "Romantic
Age," "Rich Men's Sons," "Price of Honor," "Bird of
Prey" and "Wandering Girls" in 1927; and in 1928,
"Ransom," "Virgin Lips," "The Street of Illusion,"
"Submarine" and the continuity of "Donovan Affair";
also "The Quitter," "Runaway Girls," 1930; contimjity
on "Dirigible," "Rain or Shine," "Hell's Island," "The
Last of the Lone Wolf," "For the Love o' Lil," soTBen
play and dialogue on "Guilty," adaptation and dialogue
on "Soldiers and Women," "Men Without Law" *ni
"The Last Parade," dialogue on "The Song of Lwe,"
original on "The Squealer," adaptation on "Ladles Must
Play"; In 1931: continuity on "The Miracle Woman,"
"Arizona," "The Men in Her Life," "The Feathered
Serpent," "Platinum Blonde," "The Man Who Dared,"
"Love Affair," adaptation and dialogue 'The Final Edi-
tion," "Lover Come Back," screen play and dialogue on
"Fifty Fathoms Deep," "The Big Timer." "The Menace."
"Behind the Mask." In 1934: collaborated on screen play
of "Whirlpool." "I'll Fix It," Columbia.
HOWELL, KENNETH: Actor, b. Los Angeles, 1917;
h. 5 ft. 9 in.; w. 145 pounds; blonde hair and blue
eyes; e. Polytechnic high school. In 1936: "Every Satur-
day Night," "Educating Father," "Hack to Nature," 20th
Century -Fox; RKO and Educational short product. In
1937: "Off to the Races," "Big Business," 20th Century-
Fox; "Four Days' Wonder," Universal.
HOWELL, MAUDE T.: Writer and associate director.
In 1930: collaborated on screen play "Old English,"
Warner. In 1931: collaborated on screen play "Alex-
ander Hamilton," Warner. In 1932: collaborated on
screen play, "The Successful Calamity," "The Man Who
Played God," "The Expert," WB. In 1933: "The Work-
ing Man," "Voltaire." "The King's Vacation," Warner.
In 1934: associate director on "The House of Rothschild,"
"The Last Gentleman," United Artists-20th Century. In
1935: wrote screen play of "Cardinal Richelieu," United
Artlsts-20th Century; adaptation and associate director,
"Mister Hobo," GB.
HOWELL, VIRGINIA: Actress. In 1933 appeared i»
"Tomorrow at Seven," RKO; "Ever in My Heart,"
Warner. In 1934: "Spitfire," RKO; "Double Door."
Paramount; "The Scarlet Letter," Majestic. In 1935;
"His Night Out," Universal.
HOWELL, WEDGEWOOD: Actor. In 1936: "Stolen
Holiday," WB.
HOWELLS, D.: Sound Teclinician. In 1934 recorded
"The Return of Bulldog Drummond." "The Great De-
tender," BIP.
HOWES, BOBBY: Actor, b. Chelsea, London, Augu>«
4, 1896; h. 5 feet 6V2 inches; fair hair, blue eyes; vi.
Patricia Malone; hy. golf, cricket, motoring. Vaudevlllii,
cabaret, revue and musical comedy actor, London. On
screen: "Third Time Lucky" (1930). Gainsborough;
"Lord Babs" (1931), Gainsborough; "For the Love of
Mike" (1932). B. L P.; "Over the Garden Wall" (1934),
BIP. In 1937: "Please, Teacher," BIP.
HOWES, REED: Actor, b. Washington, D. C. ; h. 0
feet; brown hair and gray eyes; e. University of Utuh,
Harvard Graduating School ; hy. aviation, swimming,
basketball, wrestling and squash. Stage career: opposite
Peggy Wood in "Artist's Life," supported Billie Burke
m "Intimate Strangers." Screen work with Fox, Rayart,
Warners, Paramount. Pictures include: "Fashion Mad-
ness," Columbia; "Ladies Night In a Turkish Bath,"
First National; "Hellship Bronson," Gotham; "A Mil-
lion for Love," Sterling; "Sawdust Paradise," Paramount;
star in "Russ Farreli, Aviator," Educational; "Come
Across," Universal; (1932), "Devil on Deck," Sono Art-
World Wide. In 1935: "Paradise Canyon," Monogram;
"Confidential," Mascot; "Custer's Last Stand," Stage &
Screen Serial.
HOWLAND, JOBYNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HOWLAND, OLIN: Actor, b. Denver. Col.. Feb. 10,
1896; h. 6 feet, IV2 Inches; light brown hair and hazel
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. father railroad executive; «.
public schools of Denver; hy. painting and gardening.
Went to New York; appeared in "The Warrens of Vir-
ginia." Went Into musical comedy, appearing for 15
years in "Wild Flower," "Linger, Longer, Letty," "Leava
It to Jane," "Golden Dawn" and other productions, lo
comedy roles. Has been in vaudeville and played In
dramas. Appeared in a review in London, and played in
many motion pictures made in Europe. Has appeared in
several American motion pictures, including two Marion
Davies productions. Brother of Jobyna Howland.
comedienne. In 1934: "Behold My Wife," Paramount.
In 1935: "The Case of the Curious Bride," "The Case
of the Lucky Legs." FN; "Folies Bergere," UA-20th
Century. In 1936: "The Widow from Monte Carlo," "Man
Hunt," Warner; "Road Gang." "I Married a Doctor."
"Boulder Dam." "The Big Noise," "The Case of the
Velvet Claws," "Earthworm Tractors," "Golddiggers of
1937," WB; 'The Country Gentlemen," Republic; "Love
Letters of a Star," U.
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HOWLETT, NOEL: Actor. In 1937: "Men Are Not
Gods," UA.
HOWSON, ALBERT SYDNEY: Scenario Editor
Director of Censorship, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.; b.
Urooltlyn, New York, February 3, 1881; married; p.
Franli A. and Emma A. Howson; e. public sciiool. Actor
'rom September. 1897, to May, 1925. With VVarnei
brothers Pictures since May 27, 1925.
HOXIE. JACK: Actor, b. Oklahoma, January 24, 1890;
1. 6 feet 1 inch; black hair and gray eyes; w. 195
pounds; e. public schools of Idaho; hy. polo. Entered
pictures in 1918 as featured player and was double for
different stars because of ability to ride. Pictures include
"The Last Frontier," "Men of Daring," "Heroes of the
Wild," "The White Outlaw," "The Forbidden Trail,"
■Roaring Adventure"; (1932) "Gold," "Law and Lawless."
"The Phantom Express," Majestic; (1933) "Via Pony
Express," "Gun Law," "Trouble Buster," all Majestic.
HOY, DANNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HOYT, ARTHUR: Actor, b. Georgetown, Col.; h. 5
feet 6 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 132 pounds;
e. in Butte. Montana; hy. golf. Was on New York stage
16 years as actor and director. Entered pictures in 1916.
Played in "Just Married." Thome in "My Man" (1929).
"Dumbbells in Ermine" (1930). "Man from Blankleys '
(1930). Warner; "Bought." Warner; "Peach o' Reno."
Radio. In 1933: "Pleasure Cruise," "Shanghai Mad-
ness," Fox; "Daring Daughters," Capital Film; "Cohens
and Kellys in Trouble," "Only Yesterday." Universal;
"Laughing at Life," Mascot; "Goldie Gets Along."
"Emergency Call," Radio; "His Private Secretary."
.Showmen's Pictures; "Sing, Sinner, Sing," Majestic: "In
the Money," Chesterfield. In 1934: "It Happened One
Night." Columbia; "The Crosby Case," "Uncertain Lady,"
Universal; "Springtime for Henry." Fox; "Unknown
Blonde." Majestic; "Let's Try Again," RKO: "No Ran-
som," Liberty. 1935: "Murder on a Honeymtoon." RKO;
"A Night at the Ritz." Warner; "Chinatown Squad."
"The Raven," Universal; "Welcome Home," Fox; "A
Thousand Dollars a Minute." Republic. In 1936: "Mag-
nificent Obsession," Universal; "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town," Columbia; "The Poor Little Rich Girl." 20th
Century-Fox; "M'Liss." "Walking on Air." RKO-Radio;
'Early to Bed." Paramount. In 1937: "Four Days'
Wonder," U. ; "Join the Marines," "Paradise Express,"
Republic.
HOYT, HARRY 0.: Writer and Director. b. Min-
neapolis. Minn.; e. University of Minnesota; father, Dr. S.
L. Hoyt, head of Research Laboratory, General Electric
Company of Schenectady. N. Y. Wrote story when at
Yale on a bet, sold it to Blograph receiving $5, it was
produced by Griffith with Mary Pickford; screen career
began in 1912; directed "The Lost World," "Woman on
the Jury," "Belle of Broadway." "Primrose Path." "Bit-
ter ADDles." "Return of Boston Blackle." "Saeusto."
"The Passion Song." "Darkened Skies." In 1933 wrote
story and dialogue. "Thrill Hunter." Columbia. In 1934
screen play of "The Figliting Ranger," Columbia.
HOYT, LEO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
HOYT, VANCE: Author, b. Arkansas City, Kansas.
April 27. 1894; h. 5 feet 7% inches; brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 175 pounds: married: hy. animals and
all outdoors, e. Scientific Education. Physician 18 years.
Retired, 1931. Screen actor, old Kalem Company, 1914-15,
Bud and Ham comedies. Newspaper nature columnist.
Author and technical director of "Malibu." MGM, 1934.
Wrote "Sequoia," MGM. Wrote "Silver Boy," "Bar-
Rac," "Zorra."
HOYT, WAITE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
HUBBARD, CHAS. A.: Personnel director. Universal.
I). England. Jan. 21. 1893; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 135 pounds:
hy. fishing and golf; p. Frances and Wm. ; m. Ethel
Ray and has one daughter. With Universal in various
capacities since 1916.
HUBBARD, LORNA: (See 1930-37 Jlotion Picture Al-
manac. )
HUBBARD. LUCIEN: Writer and Associate Producer.
In 1918 joined Pathe to write serials, later went to Edison
and west in 1920 to become scenario editor at Universal.
From Universal he went to Paramount as a supervisor,
producing "Wings," "The Vanishing American," "Thun-
dering Herd" and other Zane Grey stories. Thence to
MGM for two years. Afflliation with Warner Brothers
began in 1929. Among pictures he produced for Warner
are "Blonde Crazy." "Hatchet Man," "Winner Take
All," "It's Tough to be Famous," "The Mouthpiece."
"Stranger in Town." "Silver Dollar." "Central PaA,"
and "42nd Street." Wrote and supervised The htar
Witness." "Smart Money." "Xliree on a Match." Paid.
"Isle of Escape," "The Squaw Man," "Maltese Fal-
con," MGM, In 1933: associate producer. _ Mid-
night Mary." "Storm at Daybreak." "The Stranger s Re-
turn." "Beauty for Sale." "Day of Reckoning. MGM.
In 1934: "Fugitive Lovers," "The Women in His Lite.
"The Show-off," "Lazy River," which he produced and
wrote: produced "Operator 13," "Murder in the Prl'ate
Car," "Paris Interlude," MGM. In 1935 produced Times
Square Lady," "Society Doctor." "Shadow of Doubt,
■The Casino Murder Case." "Public Hero No. 1, , Mur-
der in the Fleet." "Calm Yourself," "Pursuit, Here
Ccmes the Band," "Kind Lady." MGM. In 1936: pro;
duced "Exclusive Story," "The Garden Murder Case.__
■■Moonlight Murder." "Speed." "Women Are Trouble
"Sworn Enemy." "All American Chump." MGM ;_ col-
laborated on production of "The Longest Night," Sin-
ner Take All." MGM. In 1937: collaborated on pro-
duction "Under Cover of Night." "A Famil.v Affair,
produced "Man of the People.'' MGM. Joined Paramount
as producer.
HUBBARD. WALTER WHITELEY: President and edi-
tor Broadway-Hollywood Screen Dieest 'monthly). 12(1
W 42nd St . N. Y C. b. Philadelphia. Pa.. April In
1893- p Walter and Sarah Hubbard; e. Central hlftri
school. Divinity college, and special work In other uni-
versities, including one in France: degrees, Ph. D. and
D D • art education: Industrial Art School. Pennsylvania
Museum and School of Applied Art. Graphic Sketch Club,
and French School of Fashion Illustration: m.
Vireinia L. Y'oung; has one son. Walter Stanley
Hubbaid. Is a direct descendant of the founders of Hub-
bard Publishing Company. 1868. at that time one of
America' lareest publishing houses, and related to the
late Elbert Hubbard of East Aurora. N. Y. Former editor
and publisher of The American Art Student and Commer-
cial Artist. Cartoons and Movies magazine. The Pro-
fessional Bull«tin. Stage and Screen, and The Ameriean
Wiator. Airplanes and Airports, monthly. Former editor
"Psychology" magazine. Is a lecturer, author. Illustrator
Was a former instructor at the College of Fine an'l
Applied Arts. Baaune. Cote d'Or. France. VVas with
the motion picture organization. Fifty-fifth Service Com-
pany S C. during the World War. Present rank:
Colonel Is past presideat. New York Exchange Club: Past
Master of Minerva Ledge 792. F. & A. M. ; member of a
theatrical post nf the American Legion; now vice-president
N Y State Affiliated Exchange Clubs, and secretary of the
National Exchanee Club's Committee on Aviation. For
three years director of public relations. Automobile ( Uih
of New York. Served on newspapers in seven states of
the Union, as artist, dramatic critic and general man-
ager. Publisher of rotogravure monthly.
HUBER. BILLY: (See 1936-37 .Mmanac )
HUBER. HAROLD: Actor. In 1933: Appeared In
"Central Airport." First National: "Girl Missing. "■
"Mayor of Hell." "Silk Express," ."The Life of Jimmy
Dolan." "Mary Stevens, M.D." Warner: "Midnight
Mary." MGM: "The Bowery." United Artlsts-20th Cen-
tury; "Police Car 17." Columbia. In 1934: "Hi. Nellie."
"He Was Her Man.^' "The Merry Frinks." Warner: "Nn
More Women." Paramount: "A Very Honorable Guv."
First National: "The Crosby Case." Universal: "The
Line-ITp." Columliia: "The Thin Man." ATGM. In 19'^.5:
"Naughty Marietta." "Mad Love." "Pursuit." MGM;
"G Men." FN; "We're Only Human," RKO. In 1936:
"Muss 'Em Up." RKO; "Klondike Annie." Paramount:
"Women Are Trouble." "San Francisco," "The Devil is
a Sissy," "Kellv the Second," MGM: "The Gay Des-
perado," UA, In 1937: "The Good Earth," MGM:
"Trouble in Morocco." Columbia.
HUBER, J. H.: Branch Manager. Fox, Winnipeg, Man :
b. St. Paul, Minn.. February 9. 1893; married: e. public
and high school. Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk
Pacifle Railways. February. 1920. to August, 1921. 'Vita-
graph salesman: August. 1921 to September. 1922. Fox
salesman: Fox branch manager. September. 1922. In Cal-
gary from 1922 to 1928 and In Winnipeg in 1928.
HUBERT, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUBERT, MYRA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUBERT (RENE): Chief stylist. Fox studios: b.
Paris. Oct. 7. 1899; e. Ecole Beaux Arts, Paris. Painter,
costumer. and creator of sets for Paris and London show=.
Stylist for Paris houses. Designed costumes for Para-
mount studios, MGM, and Fox, also for a year for UFA.
Berlin; Pathe Natan. Paris; Korda Films, London, In
1935: "The Daring Young Man,"' "Under the Pampas
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Moon." 'Uoubtiiig Thomas," "Orchids to You Hie
Farmer Takes a Wife," "Curly Top " Fox; Here s to
llomance," 20th Century-Fox.. In 1936: collaborated on
costumes, "Things to Come," London Films-UA. In
1937 • "Fire Over England," "Dark .lourney. UA ;
■Wings of the Morning," "Under the Red Kobe, 2011)
Century -Fox.
HUBERT, ROGER: (Sec in.Sfi ."i? Motion riotiire AI
nianac. )
HUBLEY. C. J., JR.: Exhibitor. Cameo Theatre. Tal-
lullah. La.; b. Many, La., Jan. 10, 1910; p. C. J.
Hubley, Sr. ; e. St. .John's Academy High School. Many.
Ls., and Draughon's Business School. Shrevenort. La.;
m. Florence Oakes. Was liotel Toom clerk, Shreveport, La.
Operator. Crystal Thejtrc, Many, La.. 1929; transferred to
Zwolle, La., as resident manager, Sabine Theatre. 1931.
Winnfleld. La., May 1934, as resident manager, now
Cameo Theatre, Tallulah, La., all with W. W. Page
.\nuisement Enterprise.
HUDD, WALTER: Actor. In 193.5: "Moscow Nights,"
Denham-l'A. In 1936: "Rembrandt." UA-London Films.
In 19:i7: "Elephant Boy," UA.
HUDSON. EARL J.: b. Elgin. 111. Associated with
First National Pictures for seven years and subsequently
organized and managed First National's own production
units. Executive and production offices with major com-
panies. .Joined executive staff of United Detroit Theatres
in 1934.
HUDSON, ROCHELLE: Actress, b. Claremore, Okla..
March 6, 1916; h. 5 feet, 4 Inches; ^ray eyes and black
hair; w. 100 pounds; p. May and Lee Hudson, non-
professionals; e. high school. Claremore and Oklahoma
City then with private tutor; hy. collecting corsage rib-
bons and swimming. Entered films in March 1930. Pic-
ture! include: "Fanny Foley Herself," "Are These Our
Children?" "Beyond the Rockies." "Liberty Road." BKO
Radio; (1932) "The Savage Girl," Freuler. In 1933:
"Wild Boys of the Road." First National; "Walls of
Gold," "Doctor Bull." "Mr. Skltch." Fox; "Notorious
But Nice." Chesterfield. In 1934: "Harold Teen." War-
ner; "Bachelor Bait," BKO; "Judge Priest." "Such
Women Are Dangerous." Fox; "Imitation of Life." Uni-
versal; "The Mighty Barnum," United Artlsts-20th Cen-
tury. In 1935: "Les Mlserables," United Artists-20th
Century; "Life Begins at Forty," and "Curly Top," both
Fox; "Way Down East," "Show Them No ilercy," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Music Goes 'Round," Co-
lumbia; "Everybody's Old Man." "The Country Be-
yond," "Reunion," 20th Century-Fox: "Poppy." Para-
mount. In 1937: "Woinan Wise." "That I May Live,"
20th Century-Fox.
HUEBNER. H. A.:
Inc. ; b. Washington. D.
father. F. C. Huebner:
Southern California, B.A.
California Law School.
York bars. Served as
Film Industries. Inc.. v
Co.. Inc.. and presicjent
paiiy before goinc with
Executive. Republic Productions.
C, March 21. 1902; married; p.
e. graduated from University of
; attended University of Southern
Member of California and New
patent counsel for Consolidated
ice-president of Cinema Patents
of Columbia Phonograph Corn-
Republic.
HUEBNER, JOHN J.; President. Huebner Theatres.
Inc., operating Ohio Theatre. Marion, Ohio: b. Cincinnati,
Ohio, Sept. 13. 1886; e. Cincinnati high school. Built two
theatres in Cincinnati and operated for 18 years. Opened
first Dec. 23. 1910; sold In 1927. Appointed receiver pt
the Marion Photoplay Company at Marion. Oho in 1928.
City manager for Publlx in 1929. Bought the Ohin
Theatre in 1930.
HUEBSCH, ERNST A.: Partner and director of Trans-
ocean Film Co.. Berlin. b. Germany, Oct. 26, 1868;
married. Entered film industry in 1909 as representative
of Austin Edwards Ltd.. Warwick. Great-Britain, pro-
ducing raw stock. In 1911 created E. A. Huebsch and
Co. Ltd. in London. Before War owned several cinemas
in England. In 1919 founded, in cooperation with K. J.
Fritzsche, Transoceanic Film Co. Ltd.. Berlin. Until
1926 represented First National in central and eastern
Europe. Active In German film export business,
HUET, RENE J.; General manager, Warner Bros.-
First National Films. S. A. E., Spain, b. AubervllUers,
France. Feb. 7, 1903; e. High School (commercial) ;
School of Agriculture and Training; married. Was agent
in the Catalonian Provinces for Remington Typewriter
Company of Spain, four years. Was correspondent for
Gaumont. French and Spanish companies, two years. One
year with Western Electric, France. Branch manager,
Warner Bros.-Firjt JTational Films, Inc., France. Be-
came general manager, Warner Brqs.-First National Films,
S. A. E., Spain.
Hub— Huq
HUFFMAN. HARRY E.: Theatre Owner. Aladdin
Theatre Corp., General Theatres, Incorporated. Denver,
Col.; b. Baton, N. M., July 13. 1883; married; e. high
'ichool and pharmacy graduate. Was pharmacist. Started
;lr3t theatre the Bide-A-Wee, Denver, 1912, next to drug
'itore to help drug business. Theatres controlled now: Alad-
din, Tabor, Rialto, Denver, Paramount. Broadway. Blue
Bird. Denver. President-treasurer, Winters-HufTman Drug
Co. Director, American National Bank. President, Den-
ver Convention and Tourist Bureau. Operating and lease-
hold deals made with local ovtners for the Paramount and
Denver theatres and in this pool Huffman put his Tabor
and Aladdin theatres. In 1937 leased his own houses and
turned over leases on his other theatres to Fox Greater
'I'hoatres, Inc.. who now operate 12 Fox houses in Denver.
Huffman was made city district manager.
HUGHES, C. ANTHONY: Actor, b. Augusta, Ga.,
March 21, 1890; h. 6 feet; brown hair and gray eyes;
w. 175 pounds; p. mother, non-professional; e. Sacred
Heart College Academy, Richmond County; hobbies in-
clude baseball, cards. Stage career about 2i; years in stock.
musical comedy, drama, light opera. In films in 1930:
"Heads Up," Paramount. In 1934: "Crime Without
Passion," Paramount. In many Warner Bros, short
pictures since 1930 with Joe Penner. Jack Haley. George
Givot. .\be Lyman, Charles Judels, and others. In 193i>:
"The Country Doctor." 20th Century-Fox.
HUGHES, CAROL: Actress. b. 1915, Chicago, 111.;
e. Waller high school; h. sharpshooting; m. Frank Faylen.
In 1936: "Ceiling Zero." "Brides Are Like That."
".'Snowed Under," "The Golden Arrow." "The Singing
Kid," "Three Men on a Horse," "Stage Struck," "The
Case of the Velvet Claws," "Earthworm Tractors," "Polo
Joe." In 1937: "Marry the Girl." "Ready, Willing and
.\ble," Warner.
HUGHES. CATHERINE: (See Kay Hughes.)
HUGHES, EDITH: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
ftory "Her Song of Love." Empire Productions.
HUGHES, ELINOR LAMBERT: Head of dramatic de-
partment, Bostcm Herald, b. Cambridge, Mass.. March 3,
1906; e. private schools, graduate of Radcliffe College,
1927. On leaving school she went to work on the Boston
Herald. For two seasons worked Intermittently, writing
play reviews and screen reviews. In September, 1929, be-
came a regular member of the staff. Besides screen re-
views and miscellaneous work, conducts a daily screen
column and writes book and play reviews. Wrote for L.
C. Page & Co., two books on motion picture stars:
"Famous Stars of Filmdom" (Women) and "Famous Stars
of Filmdom" (Men). Motion picture and dramatic editor,
and daily columnist, Boston Herald. In September, 1933,
made temporary head of dramatic department, a position
confirmed six months later; this In addition to motion
picture and dramatic editor and daily columnist.
HUGHES, GARETH: (See in:!6-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUGHES, HARRY: Director, b. Leyton. Essex, Eng-
land. Started directing in the silent days for Pathe
Freres after serving as film editor and scenario writer.
Recent pictures: "The Man At Six" (1931). "Glamour"
(1931), "The Girl In the Night" (1932). "The Bachelor's
Baby" (1932), "My Wife's Mother" for B.I.P. studios
at Elstree, England; Powers Pictures. American distributor.
Directed "The Gables Jlystcrv," Towers Pictures. I!):i2.
In 1935: collaborated on stoiy and direction "Her Son.?
of Love," Empire Productions.
HUGHES, HELEN E. : Assistant SecretaiT, Univer.sal
Pictures: b. Elniira. New York; p. Charles F. and Kath-
erine Hughes; e. graduated from Elmira College, B.S.
With Universal since 1925.
HUGHES, HOWARD: b. Houston. Dec. 24, 1901; p.
Alene Oano and Howard R. Hughes (tbe latter, who died
In 1924. was a brother of Rupert Hughes tbe writer,
and founder of the Hughes Tool Company, also one of the
outstanding men identified with the oil Industry of Texas) :
e. Rice Institute, Houston. At the age of 20 be took
over the management of his father's business. About five
years ago he went to Hollywood to invest a portion of
his capital in motion pictures and formed Caddo Com-
pany. His first production. "Two .\rabian Knights."
made for United Artists release, established Louis Wol-
helm in the front ranks of the character actors and won
international recognition for Lewis Milestone, the director.
Then he signed contracts with both United Artists and
Paramount Famous Lasky to release his pictures: and also
signed Thomas Meighan for two pictures and placed other
prominent stars and players under contract, including
Jean Harlow. Ben Lyon, Raymond Griffith, Lucien Prival
and John Darrow. Hla second release. "Tbe Backet,"
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starring Tbomas Meighaa with Wolheim and Marie Pie-
voat In tlie ctiief supporting rales, was followed by "Tlie
Mating Call" I'rom ttie novel by Kex Beach, also starriiii;
Melgban. His "Hell's Angels" was directed by Luther
Ueed, tlie east including lien Lyon, James Hall, Jean Har-
low and others; "Front Fuse" and "Scaiface" were later
successes. In 19o7 made reegrd sulo airplane flight from
Los Angeles to New York.
HUGHES, JACK: Art director. In 1936: "Charge of
the Light Brigade," WB.
HUGHES. JACKIE: Actor. In 1936: "Gentle Julia,"
20th Century-Fox.
HUGHES, J. ANTHONY: Actor. In 1935: "Whipsaw,"
"Murder in the Fleet." JMGM. In 1936: "Educating
Fatlier," 20th Century-Fox.
HUGHES, JOHN J.: Art Director. In 1933 together
with Van Nest Polglase on "Kafter Romance," Kadio. In
1934: "Massacre," "Midnight Alibi." "The Personality
Kid," First National; "Harold Teen," "Siiiarty," Warner.
In 1935: "Tne White Cocltatoo," "Front Page Woman,"
"Dinky." "Frisco Kid," Warner; "Go Into Your Dance,"
"Black Fury," "G Men," 'The Girl from Tenth Avenue,"
FN. In 1936: "Celling Zero," FN; "The Petrified
Forest," Warner. In 1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
HUGHES, KAY: Actress. In 1935: "George Whites
1935 Scandals," Fox. In 1936: "Brides Are Like That,"
FN; "Every Saturday Night," 20th Century-Fox; "The
Three Mesquiteers." "The Mandarin Mystery," "A Man
Betrayed," Republic. In 1937: "Dick Tracy," Republic
serial.
HUGHES, LAURENCE A.: Writer. Actor. Director, b.
Melbourne. Victoria, Australia, August 1, 1891; b. 6 feet,
one Incb; w. 180 pounds; black hair and hazel eyes; e.
Fort Street high school, St. Barnabas College and Phillip
Lytton school all in Sydney, N. S. VV. ; married; hy. fish-
ing, swimming, nunting. horses and books. Four years
on the stage with Bland Holt and J. C. Williamson Pro-
ductions in Sydney and Melbourne, stock in New York
City. Entered the motion picture business in 1915 as a
character and heavy actor with Universal. Became a writer
and is autlior of "Ttie Truth About the Movies" and otiier
books on the Industry. Three years with MGM in ex-
ploitation and publicity, in charge of previews and later
social secretary; two years in theatrical and motion pic-
ture agency work; one year with Variety; one year direct-
ing Travelogues; three years in general exploitation for
the opening of new theatres in which Hollywood stars par-
ticipated; joined Quigley Publications at Hollywood office,
in advertising department 1931. Turned to making travel
pictures for independent market.
HUGHES. LLEWELLYN: Writer. In 1930: story and
screen play "The Sky Hawk," "Temple Tower," Fox. In
1931: story "Heartbreak," Fox. In 1932: collaborated on
sLory "False Faces." World Wide. In 1935: collaborated
on "The Secret of the Chateau," Universal.
HUGHES, LLOYD: Actor, b. Bisbee, Ariz., Oct. 21,
1899; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and gray eyes; w. 155
pounds; p. May and William Hughes, non-professionals; e.
Polytechnic high school; m. Gloria Hope, professional; hy.
golf, swimming and liandball. Appeared in "Tlie Mys-
terious Island" and "Where East Is Bast" for MGM and
in "Heart to Heart." "No Place to Go." "The Stolen
Bride" and "An Affair of the Follies" for First Na-
tional; "Acquitted" (1929). Columbia; and in 1930 in
"Love Comes Along." Radio pictures; "Hello Sister,"
Sono Art-World Wide; "Big Boy," Warner Bros.; "Moby
Dick," Warner; "Hell Bound," "Ejttravagance," and
"Drums of Jeopardy," all Tiffany; "Sky Raiders," and
"Unwanted," Columbia; "Air Eagles," Radio: (1931),
"The Deceiver," Columbia; "Private Scandal," Head-
line; (1932) "Heart Punch," Mayfair. In 1935: "Honey-
moon Limited." Monogram; "Harmony Lane," Mascot. In
1936: "A Man Betrayed," Republic.
HUGHES, RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUGHES, RODDY: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Hows
Chances?". Fox-British; "Big Business." "A Glimpse of
Paradise," Warner-British. In 1935: "Lest We For-
get," "The Small Man," "A Real Bloke," MGM-British.
In 1936: "Cheer Up," ATP; "Twelve Good Men," Warner;
"Men of Yesterday," UK. In 1937: "The House of Si-
lence," MGM.
HUGHES, RUPERT: Writer. In 1931: "Ladies-
Man," Paramount. In 1932: "Breach of Promise," World
Wide; "No One Man," Paramount; "Tess of the Storm
Country," Fox. In 1933: "Tillie and Gus," Paramount;
wrote novel which was the basis of "The Woman Ac-
cused," Paramount. In 1934: wrote story which was the
basis of ' Miss fane's Baby is Stolen," Paramount. In
1935: wrote short story which was the basis of "It Had
to Happen," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
story "The Presidents Mystery," Republic.
HUGHES. THELMA DOROTHY: Motion picture editor.
Wheeling News-Register, Wheeling, W. Va. ; b. Waynes-
burg, Pa., April 8, 1908; p. Mrs. Anna B. Hughes and
late H. Hughes; e. Triadelphia high school. Newspaper
woman ten years; started as neighborhood columnist; now
general reporter and film columnist.
HUGHSTON, JOSEPHINE: Motion picture editor. San
Jose Mercury Herald. San Jose, Cal. ; b. New Haven.
Conn.; p. Alice McLure and George Thompson Pratt; m.
Cornelius Bushnell Hughston; has two children.
HUGUNIN, H. LEE: Unit Manager, Warner Bros.
Studio; b. Milwaukee. Wis., May 20, 1887; p. Harry L,
and Lena L. llugunin; e. high school and business college;
ni. Lottie Mae Haguewood; has one daughter, Marjorie
Lee Hugunin. Secretary to Carl Laemmle, Sr., 1915-191B;
in chaige of purchasing division, Los Angeles supply depot
of the war department, 1917-1919; production manager.
Mack SenuL-tt, Inc., 1920-1932; Unit Manager, Warner
Bros., 1934 to date.
HUISH, C. E.: Exhibitor, Huish Theatre Enterprises;
eleven theatres, in Eureka. Payson, Helper, Richfield,
Kanab, Mt. Pleasant, Gunnison, Spanish Fork, Utah,
and Elko, Nevada, b. Utah, April 18, 1881; e. common
school; married. Published mining camp newspaper. The
Eureka Reporter, 32 years, with motion picture business
as side line, later giving up newspaper work to expand
theatre business. Started in motion picture business more
than 23 years ago. in Eureka, gradually acquiring other
interests in theatres. Largest independent circuit In Utah.
Is disposing of banking, real estate and mining interests
in order to give full attention to theatres. Business office:
1426 Harvard, Salt Lake. Was president of Inter-Moun-
tain Theatres Association 1935-36.
HULBERT, CLAUDE: Actor and Writer, r. n. Claude
Noel Hulbert: b. London. December 25. 1900; h. 5 feet,
10 inches: fair hair, blue eyes; ra. Enid Trevor, radio ar-
tist; hy. yachting, motoring; p. non -professional; e. Cam-
bridge University. Started on I>ondon stage as acrobatic
dancer; then prominent parts. On screen: "A Night Like
This" (1931). B. & D. In 1932: "Thark," B. & D.;
"Let Me Explain." BIP; 'Wolfs Clothing," Wainwrights-
I'niversal. Brother of Jack Hulbert. In 1933: scenarist
and appeared in "Radio Parade," played in "Heads We
Go." "The Song Y'ou Gave Me," British International;
"Their Night Out," "Love at Second Sight," BIP; "The
Girl in Possession," Warners -British. In 1934: collaborated
on music and l.vrics, "Jack Ahoy," GB. In 1935: appeared
in "Bulldog Jack." GB. In 1936: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon," British Lion; "The Vulture," "It Isn't
Cricket," "Ship's Concert."
HULBERT, DON: Actor. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam,"
WB.
HULBERT, JACK: Actor, Writer and Director. b.
Ely, Cambs, England, April 24, 1892; h. 6 feet; brown
hair, blue eyes: m. Cicely Courtneidge; hy. geology; e.
Westminster School and Cambridge University. Actor and
producer on stage; radio favorite. On screen: "Elatree
Calling" (1929), B. I. P.; "The Ghost Train" (1930),
Gainsborough. In 1932: "Sunshine Susie," "Jack's the
Boy," "Love on Wheels," all Gainsborough; "Happy Ever
After," Gaumont-Ufa. Brother of Claude Hulbert. In
1933 co-directed, co-authored and appeared in "Falling for
Y'ou," "Jack Alloy." 1934: collaborated on screen story of
"The Woman in Command," Gaumont-British. In 1935:
wrote basic idea and dialogue, and appeared in "Bulldog
Jack," GB.
HULBURD, MERRITT: Production Executive, Samuel
Goldwyn, Inc., Ltd. b. Philadelphia, Pa., March 6,
1903; married; e. B.S. in economics 1923 and M.A. 192.'i
University of Pennsylvania. Instructor in English, Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, 1923-25. Associate editor, Saturday
Evening Post, 1925-31. Paramount. New York, editorial
board. 1931-32; head of scenario department. Paramount
Productions, West Coast, 1932-34. Now production execu-
tive for Samuel Goldwyn. In 1930: associate producer
"Dodsworth," "Come and Get It," UA.
HULL, ARTHUR STEWART: Actor. In 1934 appeared
in "Sisters Under the Skin." Columbia; "The Witching
Hour." Paramount. In 1935: "The Big Broadcast of
1936," Paramount.
HULL, FRANK E.: Film editor. Was motion picture
exhibitor in Santa Monica. Assistant cutter, MGM, 1918,
Became film editor at MGM in 1919. Early films include
"The Penalty" and several other Lon Chaney pictures, and
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the original "Merry Widow." In 1933: , Stage Mother.
MOM In 1934: "This Side of Heaven." ' Tlie Cat and
tlie Fiddle," "Evelyn Prentice," "Vanessa— Her ^Love
Stnrv " MGM In 1935: "No More Ladies." "Here Comes
fhe i?and " "Ah. Wilderness," MGM. In 1936: "Wife
Versus. Secretary." "The Unguarded Hour," "Three Wise
Guys," "Sworn Enemy," "AH American Chump, MGM.
HULL, HENRY: Actor, b. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 3,
1890- h. 6 feet; brown hair and brown eyes: w. 155
pounds; p. father a newspaperman; e. grammar schools of
Louisville De Witt Clinton and Commerce high schools.
New York, College of the City of New York. Cooper
Union, Columbia University; m. Juliet Van Wyck Fre-
mont; has three children; by architectural design. Was
mining engineer, assayer, mineralogist and prospector In
Cobalt district of Northern Quebec. In 1911 appeared in
"The Nigger." New York. Appeared In New York and
on the road in Margaret Anglin's Greek repertory com-
pany in 1912. In 1914, joined St. Louis Stock company,
and played 104 weeks at Park and Shenandoah Theatres.
Appeared in "The Man Who Came Back," "Cat and the
Canary." "In Love With Love," "Grand Hotel," ' To-
bacco Road" and others. Appeared in early film. "The
Man Who Came Back." In 1934 in "Midnight." Great
Expectations" Universal, 1935; "The Werewolf of Lon-
don," "Transient Lady," Universal, In 1937 on New
York stage in "Masque of Kings."
HULL, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HULL. WARREN: Actor. b. near Niagara Falls,
N. Y., Jan. 17, 1903. e. Oakwood School, New York
University and the University of Rochester, p. Mr. and
Mrs. John C. Hull; h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 162 pounds;
dark hair, blue eyes. 1924-25: "The Love Song," "The
Student Prince." "My Maryland," "Rain or Shine."
"Follow Through." In pictures: "Personal Maid's Se-
cret." "Freshman Love," "Miss Pacific Fleet," "The
Walking Dead," "The Law in Her Hands," "Big Busi-
ness," "Big Noise," "Love Begins at 20." "Bengal
Tiger." "Fugitive in the Sky." WB. In 1937: "Her
Husband's Secretary." WB; "Night Key." U; "Michael
O'Halloran." "Rhythm In the Clouds," Republic.
HUMBERSTONE. H. BRUCE: Director, b. BufTalo.
N. Y., 1903; e. Cleveland public schools and Military In-
stitute, Ohio. Was script clerk, second assistant director:
played juveniles at Universal, assistant to more than 30
directors. Member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences. Directed "Strangers of the Evening,"
Tiffany. Directed "If I Had a Million," Paramount;
"The Crooked Circle," World Wide; "King of the Jun-
gle," Paramount, 1932. In 1933: "Goodbye Love," RKO.
In 1934: "Merry Wives of Reno," "Dragon Murder Case,"
Warner. In 1935: "Silk Hat Kid," "Ladies Love Dan-
ger," Fox. In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts," MGM; "Charlie
Chan at the Opera," "Charlie Chan at the Race Track,"
20th Century-Fox.
HUMBERT, GEORGE: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "I
Cover the Waterfront," United Artists; "The Mayor of
Hell," Warner: "Laughing at Life," Mascot; "California
Trail," Columbia. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934." First
National; "Hi, Nellie," Warner; "Registered Nurse,"
FN; "Whom the Gods Destroy," Columbia. In 1935: "The
Case of the Curious Bride," "In Callente," FN; "Hard
Rock Harrigan," Fox. In 1936: "It Had to Happen,"
"Pepper," "Banjo on My Knee," 20th Century-Fox;
"Winterset," RKO-Radio; "The Sea Spoilers," U. In
1937: "Love Is News." "Nancy Steele Is Missing," 20th
Century-Fox; "History Is Made at Night," UA.
HUME, BENITA: Actress. b. London. October 14.
1906; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; brown hair, brown eyes; e.
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. On stage in
London and New York. Played in several British silent
films Including: "The Happy Ending," Gaumont; "Second
to None," "The Constant Nymph." Then visited Amer-
ica. Returned to make "Reserved for Ladies" (1931),
Paramount-British, by Alexander Korda. In 1932 played
leads in "Men of Steel," Langham; "Women Who Play,"
"Lord Camber's Ladies," B.I. P.; "Diamond Cut Dia-
mond," Eric Hakim, released in United .States as "Blame
the Woman," "High Treason," Tiffany; "The Lady of
the Lake" (1930), FitzPatrick. Under contract to MGM.
In 1933: "Looking Forward," "Clear All Wires." "Ser-
vice." "Gambling Ship." Paramount: "Worst Woman in
Paris," Fox; "Only Yesterday," Universal. In 1934:
"The Private Life of Don Juan," United Artists; "Power,"
Gaumont-British. In 1935: "The Divine Spark," GB;
"The Gay Deception," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The
Garden Murder Case." "Moonlight Murder." "Susy."
"Tarzan Escapes," MGM; "Rainbow on the River," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
HUME, CYRIL: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
Hul— Hum
"New Moon," MGM. In 1931: collaborated on "Trader
Horn," "Daybreak," MGM. Adaptation on "Tarzan the
Ape Man," MGM. 1932. In 1933 collaborated on screen
play, "Plying Down to Rio," Radio. In 1934 collabor-
ated on adaptation and screen play of "Affairs of a
Gentleman," Universal; "Limehouse Blues," Paramount:
"Yellow Dust," RKO-Radio. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "The Jungle Princejs," Paramount; screen
play "Tarzan Escapes," MGM.
HUME, FLORENCE M.: Owner and manager. Cinema
Casting Agency, Los Angeles, b. Montreal. Canada, June
24, 1900; e. Savavoy College. Eleven years with casting
agency.
HUME, MARGARET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUME, MARJORIE: Actress, b. Yarmouth, England,
January 27, 1900. h. 5 feet 6 Inches; dark brown hair,
brown eyes. English stage and screen player: well knowr
in silent films. Has played in seyeral talkers, notabl;
"Lord Richard In the Pantry" (1930), "Deadlock" (1931),
"Betrayal," "A Royal Demand" (1933).
HUMM, JOHN: With E. A. Pierce & Company; b.
Hatzfeld, Hungary, December 18, 1892 ; e. was graduated
from Commercial-Oriental Academy of Budapest; married
and has five children. Spent two years in Paris as
special agent of the minister of commerce of Hungary,
also taking a special course at the SorbSnne. In 1913
came to New "Tork as special agent of the Hungarian
ministry of commerce, serving in that capacity until the
outbreak of the World War. In October, 1914, he en-
tered the motion picture industry, affiliating with Pathe
as translation clerk, and then jcined the distribution unit.
Electric Film Company, in the same capacity. Moved along
with Pathe Exchange. Inc.. when that company was or-
ganized December 28. 1914. and worked practically every
position in the accounting department. Became auditor,
assistant general manager, assistant treasurer, and finally
treasurer. Member of the Freeport B. P. O. E., No. 1253,
Rockville Country Club, and is also a member of various
civic, commuters' and traveling men's associations.
HUMMEL, JOSEPH S.: General foreign sales manager.
Warner Bros Pictures, Inc.; b. New Y'ork City, Nov. 4,
1S98; e. Commercial High School. St. .Johns University,
Pace Institute; married. Started as messenger in 1916 in
VSLE Studio in Brooklyn. Was auditor for Vitagraph:
assistant to genera! sales manager, Warner; eastern division
manager, supervisor of exchanges.
HUMMELL, WILSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HUMPHREY, ORROL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HUMPHREY, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Chlcopee Falls.
Mass.. January 2. 1874; h. 5 feet. 8 Inches; dark brown
and gray hair and dark gray eyes; w. 165 pounds; p.
Susan Melkle and Jonathan Humphrey, non-professionals;
e. Apple Street high school. Philadelphia, Bryant and
Stratton. Philadelphia; m. Berthe Sotenberg. professional;
hy. reading and athletic sports. Stage experience: first
on the stage <vith Bijou Theatre stock company in Phila-
delphia. Left stock and toured in almost every section of
United States. Canada and West Indies, either as a star
or in support of leading actors: has been leading man and
featured with such stars as Julia Marlowe. Maude Banks.
Julia Arthur. Blanche Walsh, Walker Whiteside. Lillian
Lewis. Thomas W. Keene. Mrs. Langtry. Margaret Mather.
Played Cassius in "Julius Caesar," which was produced
by the Art Theatre company at the Hollywood Bowl, Holly-
wood, C«l. Originated part of Napoleon In "More Than
Queen," at Broadway theatre. New York, which was pro-
duced by Julia Arthur who originated part of Josephine.
In New Y'ork productions of "Myer and Son," "Midnight
Bell," "The Other House," "Mills of the Gods," "Power
of Gold," "Captain Paul" "Village Postmaster," "The
Little Grey Lady," "Northern Lights," "Not One Word,"
"The Heather Field," "The Mormon Wife," "Keichter's
Wife," "Mile. Mars," "Mrs. Jiick," "Heart's Aflame,"
"My Jack," "Land of the Midnight Sun," "Friends."
"Leah Kleshna." For years as "Napoleon." a part he has
played over 1.500 times. Made first screen appearance (or
Vitagraph Company of Brooklyn. N.Y.. when it produced
in three reels. "Napoleon." Became Vitagraph director
of such pictures as "A Tale of Two Cities." "The French
Spy." "The Money Kings." "Babbling Tones," "Atone-
ment." "The Unchastened Woman," "Two Men and a
Woman." "The Wife Whom God Forgot." "Joan of
Plattsburgh." "The Re-incarnation of Karma." "The
Black Spider." "Fathers of Men," "Footlights of Pate,"
"The Butler's Secret" and others. In Hollywood has ap-
peared In such pictures as "Scaramouche," Lord Averley
In "Beau Brummel," Stephen Douglas in "Abraham Lin-
coln." "One Night In Rome," "Dangerous Innocence."
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Hum — Hun
■•DrusUla With a Million/' "The Unholy Three." "The
Volga Boatman," ""The Silent Lover," "Lady Robin
Hood," "Three Wise Crooks." "The Skv Pilot." "Stella
Dallas," "The Actress," "The Danger Girl," "The Ari-
zona Express,' "In and Out," "The Godless Girl." "Sal-
vation Sal," "Trelawney of the Wells." "The Phantom
of the Opera," "The Social Code." "Rouged Lips," "Oh.
Henry," "The Sky Call,'" "Men of the Dawn." "Devil
May Care." In 1933: "One Year Later," Allied; "Cheat-
ing Blondes," Majestic. 1934: "Are We Civilized?" Has-
pin. 1935: "False Pretenses," Chesterfield.
HUMPHREYS, CECIL: Actor, b. England, July 21,
1883. English actor, whose film work dates from 1916.
Talker appearances include: "7 Park Lane" (1931), "The
Old Man" (1932), British Lion: "Its a King" (1932).
B & D: "Dick Turpin" (1933). John Stafford Productions.
In 1934: "Gay Lord Strathpeffer," "The Silver Spoon,"
"No. No. Doctor," Warner-British; "The Unfinished
!<ymphony," Cine All. of Berlin. In 1935: "Koenigs-
mark," Richebe Films, Paris. In 1936: "Fair Exchange,"
Warner-British; "Ai-cused," UA ; "Reasonable Doubt."
Pascal.
HUNDLEY. JOHN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
HUNT, JUDGE ALBERT C: (See 1930-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
HUNT. CHARLES: Director and Editor, b. Fort Lee.
N. J. Screen career began with Eclair Films in 1911
as assistant director, film editor, production manager, di-
rector; "Tou Can't Beat the Law," "On the Stroke of
Twelve," "Casey Jones," "Million Dollar Mystery." "A
Boy of the Streets," "Modern Daughters." "The Mid-
night Watch." Bayart: "Queen of the Chorus," "Thunder-
god" and "South of Panama," Chesterfield. In 1933:
sound editor, "Tarzan the Fearless." Principal. In 1935:
editor. "Racing Luck," Republic. In 1937: production
manager "Park Avenue Log<;er." RKO-Radio.
HUNT, ELEANOR: Actress, b. New York City; e. in
New York City; h. 5 feet. 4% inches; w. 110 pounds;
ni. Geor.^e Hirliman. On the New York slime with Zieg-
feld and with Pour Marx Brothers. Brought to the coast
by George M. Cohan to play lead opposite Eddie Cantor
in film version of "Whoopee" (Samuel Goldwyn). Then
signed bv Al Christie to appear with Bert Roach in vehi-
cles for Educational-Christie. "First to Fight," Universal;
"Goldie," "Sob Sister," "She Wanted a Millionaire."
"Good Sport," Fox. In 1934: "I Hate Women," Gold-
smith: "Blue Steel." Monogram. In 1935: "Northern
Frontier," Ambassador. In 1936: "The Rest Cure," Regal
Production; "Yellow Cargo," GN.
HUNT, FRANCES: Player, b. Buffalo. Oct. 7. 1915;
h. 5 ft. 6 in.: w. 130 pounds; brown hair and eyes;
e. public and high schools and Sacred Heart Academy.
Sang with Irving Aaronson's orchestra; also with Vincent
Lopez and Lou Bring. In 1936; Warner short product.
HUNT, HAROLD: Dramatic editor. Journal, Portland.
Ore.; b. February 11, 1887, In Ottawa 111.; p. James E.
and Myrtle Chapman Hunt; m. Florence AlaiQUis, June 18.
1912, and has two daughters and one .fon, Mrs. Merwin
Houghton, 23. Nancy, 19. and Philir.. 16; hy. theatre,
legitimate and screen, solitaire, editing "Poet's Comer,"
and contract bridge. Was brought to Portland in 1890.
Did newspaper correspondence while at the University of
Oregon, where he was graduated in 1909. Became a re-
porter for the .lournal in June, 1911, and northwest editor
in February, 1919. Was made dramatic editor August 1.
1928.
HUNT, J. ROY: Cameraman, b. In 1933: "Emergency
Call." "Double Harness," "Aggie Appleby. Maker of
Men." "Flying Down to Rio." Radio. In 1934: "The
Meanest Gal in Town," "Finishing School." "Let's Try
Again," "Hat. Coat and Glove." "Dangerous Corner."
RKO. In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," "Star of Mid-
night," "She," "The Last Days of Pompeii," "Annie
Oakley." "We're Only Human," RKO. In 1936: "The
Lady Consents," "Muss 'Em Up." RKO; collaborated on
photography. "Silly Billies." "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford."
"The Bride Walks Out." "Walking on Air," "Without
Orders," "Smartest Girl in Town." "That Girl from
Paris," RKO-Radio. In 1937; collaborated on pho-
tography "Sea Devils." RKO-Radio; handled photography
"The Man Who Found Himself," RKO-Radio.
HUNT, J. WILLIAM: Pen name. J. W. H.. Sunday
editor and theatre editor. Evening and Sunday Times, Cum-
berland, Md. ; b. Tunnelton, W. Va. ; p. J. S. and Ella
(Cruise) Hunt; e. A. B. Rock Hill College, Md., vasi
graduate work in English at University of Pa., Philadel-
phia. A, M. from LaSalle College, Philadelphia. Teacher
for a year; publicity work for one year; organized and
managed Hunt Concert Course, five years, presented Galli
Curcl, John McCormack. Pavlowa. Kreisler, Elman, Heifetz.
San Carlo Opera Co., Paul Whiteman and orchestra, Buth
St. Denis, Ted Shawn and Co., N. Y. Philharmonic,
Cleveland and Minneapolis Symphonies, Charles Wake-
field Cadman, Will Rogers and others. Newspaper work
since 1926. Vice-president, Cumberland Sesqui-Centennial
(August, 1937), in charge of publicity and program.
HUNT, MADGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUNT, MARSHA: Actress, b. Chicago, 111.. OC. 17
1917; h. 5 feet 6 inches; dark hair and blue eyes; w. 110
pour.ds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Hunt; e. public schools.
Horace Mann School, New York City; hy. music. Entered
Dora Irvine School of the Drama. In Los Angeles on a
visit, was tested and signed by Paramount. Films include,
in 1935, "The Virginia Judge," Paramount. In 1936:
"Gentle Julia." Twentieth Century-Fox; "Desert Gold."
"Hollywood Boulevard," "The Arizona Raiders." "The
Accusing Finger." "College Holiday," Paramount. In
1937: "Murder Goes to College." Paramount.
HUNT, MARTITA: Actress. In 1933: "I Was a Spy."
Gaumont-British. In 1934: "Friday the 13th," Gaumont-
British; "Mr. Wliat's His Name." Warner-British and
"Wild Justice." British Lion. In 1935: "First a Girl,"
Gaumont-British. In 1936: "When Knights Were Bold,"
General Film Distributors (England) ; "Nine Days a
Queen." GB: "The Interrupted Honeymoon." British
Lion. In lii;;7: "The Mill on the Floss," National Pro-
vincial.
HUNTER, C. ROY: Superintendent of Laboratory,
Consolidated, Hollywood, Cal. ; b. Oakland City, Ind.,
July 2. 1890; p. Wesley and Laura Hunter; e. public
schools; m. Alva Hotem; has two son?, Kenneth and
Robert. Has traveled extensively since he was 14 years
of ase. Did photographic, scenic and newspaper work In
all parts of the globe. Was four years a sailor, and made
a world-circling cruise with Robly D. Evans, 1907-9.
Started with Universal Pictures Corporation in February
of 1916 and completed his nineteenth year with the com-
pany in February. 1935. when he was superintendent of
photography. Now superintendent of laboratory. Consoli-
dated. Hollywood.
HUNTER, HENRY: Actor. r.n. Arthur Jacobson; b.
Oct. 9. 1907. Rahway. N. J.; h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. le."!
pounds ; thrown hair and brown eyes ; married. Entered
training school of the New Ycrk Theatre Guild. Appeared
in "Prunella." "Androcles and the Lion." "Ivory Door."
"The Showoff." "The Patsy." "Servant in the House."
Was a member of Eva Le Gallienne's repertory company.
Before entering pictures was a raiJio artist. In 1936:
"Sutter's Gold," "Nobody's Fool." "Parole," "Yellow-
.stone," "Love Letters of a Star," "Postal Inspector,"
Universal.
HUNTER, IAN: Actor, b. Cape Town, South Africa.
June 13, 1900; h. 6 feet; brown hair, gray eyes. Served
during war; London stage; then British films. Appeared
in the silent films: "The Ring." "Downhill," "Easy Vir-
tue." "His House in Order" and "The Valley of Ghosts."
Since sound, appeared in 1931: "Sally in Our Alley."
and "The Water Gypsies," ARP. In 1932: "The Sign
of Four." British Lion; "Marry Me" and "The Man
From Toronto," Gainsborough. In 1933: "Orderi Is
Orders," Gaumont-British. In 1934: "The Night of the
Party." Gaumont-British; "Something Always Happens,"
"No Escape," Warner Bros., Ltd. In 1935: "A Mid-
summer Night's Dream," "Dinky." "A Present from
Margate," Warner; "Death at Broadcasting House,"
Phoenix Films; "The Phantom Light." Gainsborough;
"The Morals of Marcus," Twickenham; "Girl from Tenth
Avenue." FN; "Jalna." RKO: "I Found Stella Parish,"
Warner. In 1936: "The WHiite Angel." "Stolen Holi-
day." WB; "To Mary— With Ixive." 20th Century-Fox;
"The Devil is a Sissy," JIGM. In 1937: "Call It a
Day," WB.
HUNTER, T. HAYES "HAPPY": (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
HUNTER and PERCIVAL: Comedy lasso team. In
1936: Vitaphone short product.
HUNTINGTON, LOUISE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
HUNTLEY, G. P., JR.: Actor, b. Boston. Mass.. Feb.
26, 1904; h. 6 feet. % Inch; brown hair and hazel eyes:
w. 170 pounds; p. G. P. Huntley and Eva Kelly, profes-
sionals; e. Harrow-on-the-Hill. England, and New York
Itiiitary Academy. Cornwall-on-Hudson; m. Mildred Lil-
lard, actress; has two sons: hy. amateur radio and pho-
tography. Appeared in 1915 in father's sketch. "A
Change of Tactics." In 1922 appeared in "The Golden
Moth" at the Royal Adelphl in London, then "Quality
Street" In 1924. and two year vaudeville tour in Australia
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and the United States with his father. With Jevett
Repertory Company, Boston; Helen Hayes' "What Every
Woman Knows" and Helen Menken's "Seventh Heaven" In
Philadelphia; stock in Toronto; 1924-25, "Aren't We All."
New York; 1925-26. "Three Little Maids." of which he
Is co-author. Canadian tour; 1926-27, "Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes," New York, Chicago; 1927-28, "And So To
Bed." London and Provinces; 1928-29. "This Year of
Grace," New York, Chicago; 1929-30, "Soldiers and
Women." New York, and "Journey's End," New York a.-d
tour; 1930-31. "Art and Mrs. Bottle" and "Twelfth
Night," Jane Cowl, and "Stepdaughters of War," New
York. In 1931 and 1932 appeared in Berlin, New York
and Chicago, and in 1933 appeared in "Gay Divorcee,"
New York. Motion pictures include: 1933: "As Husbands
Go," "Merely Mary Ann," Fox; 1934: "Death Takes A
Holiday," Paramount; "Now I'll Tell," Fox; "Little
Man, What Now?," Universal; "Servant's Entrance." Fox.
In 1935: "Becky Sharp," RKO-Pioneer; "Dressed tc
Thrill," Fox; "Two Fisted," Paramount. In 1936: "Sons
O' Guns." "Charge of the Light Brigade," WB; "The
Golden Arrow," Fox; "Charlie Chan at the Race Track,"
20th Century-Fox; "Go West, Young Man," Paramount.
HUNTLEY, HAROLD: Associate producer. In 1936:
"Drift Fence," Paramount.
HUNTLEY, HUGH: Actor. First stage appearance at
Daly's theatre, London, In small part. Second appearance
In leading role of "The Girl In the Taxi." Then traveled
to Australia with musical comedy company and stayed
Ave years. First screen appearance for Paramount In
1919. later to New York In "The Climbers" with Corinne
Griffith. Left moving pictures for time and returned to
stage appearing opposite Alice Brady In "The Witch,"
with Francine Larrimore in "Nice People," and with
Cyril Maude in "Aren't We All." Also played with
Olive Thomas and Elaine Hammerstein. Left the stage
to appear In RKO version of the play "All the King's
Men." which title was changed to "The Second Wife."
He was then engaged by United Artists to appear in role
of James Rutledge in "Eyes of the World." In 1933
appeared in "Double Harness," Radio. In 1934: "Whom
the Gods Destroy." Columbia. In 1936: "Lloyds of Lon-
don." 20th Century-Fox.
HUNTLEY, RAYMOND: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
UA.
HUPFELD, HERMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HURLBUT, GLADYS: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "Love on the Run." MGM.
HURLBUT, WILLIAM: Writer. In 1930: story "Lilies
of the Field," Warner; collaborated on "The Cat Creeps,"
Universal. In 1931: story and screen play "Good Sport."
Fox. In 1933: wrote screen play and dialogue, "Secret
of the Blue Room," dialogue. "Only Yesterday." "Ladies
Must Love," Universal. In 1934: w.rote screen play,
continuity and dialogue, "Madame Spy," "Imitation of
Life," "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head," "One Ex-
citing Adventure," "There's Always Tomorrow," Universal.
In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "The Bride of Frank-
enstein." Universal; screen play. "The Daring Young
Man," Fox; adaptation, "Orchids to You," Fox; col-
laborated on screen play, "Way Down East." 20th Century-
Pox. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Rainbow on
the Kiver," BKO-Radio.
HURLEY, ARTHUR: Director. Formerly associated
with Arthur Hopkins and was responsible for the direction
of such stage dramas as "The Firebrand." "The Charla-
tan." "Brothers" and "Little Accident." Joined Warner
Bros, in 1929 to direct dialogue and action in Vltaphone
shorts under the supervision of Bryan Foy.
HURLEY. HAROLD H.: Associate producer. Was as-
sistant to Emanuel Cohen when latter headed Paramount
production, until early 1935. b. Pentwater. Mich.. Feb.
22. 1898; married; p. mother, Edith L. Hurley; e. Univer-
sity rf Southern California, 2 years and graduated from
University of London, England. Newspaper work. Press
department, Universal and Paramount; exchange and thea-
tre departments. Universal. Early in 1933 made associate
producer of Zane Grey subjects for Paramount. Is execu-
tive production assistant to Ernst Lubitsch. In 1935:
"Rocky Mountain Mystery," "Ship Cafe," "Two Fisted,"
"Nevada," "Wanderer of the Wasteland." "Millions in
the Air." Paramount. In 1936: "Timothy's Quest."
"Woman Trap." "Preview Murder Mystery," "The Sky
Parade," "Desert Gold," Paramount. In 1937: produced
"Let's Make a Million," Paramount.
HURLEY, MILAS L.: Exhibitor. Princess and Odeon.
Tucumcarl. N. M.: b. Wichita Falls, Texas. August 17.
1901; married: p. Arch and Olo Hurley; e. finished Uni-
versity of Southern California. Los Angeles. Cal. Five
years with U. S. Bureau of Internal Revenue as deputy
collector. Income Tax Division Corporation and indi-
vidual Investigator. Started as booth operator at 10 years,
serving In all branches from janitor to manager. Booker
service for many years.
HURLIC, LUCKY: Actor, r. n. riiilllp Hurllc; b.
Los Angeles. Dec. 20, 1928; p. Phillip and Naomi Hurllc:
e. first grade of Hooper Avenue school, Los Angeleg.
Appeared in Educational comedies. Played in Darmour
comedies and in an all-colored Paramount short subject.
Appeared with Moran and Mack. Played in "Helldorado"
(1934), Fox. In 1936: "Hearts Divided," WB. In 1937:
"Penrod and Sam," WB.
HURLING, RAY, and SEAL: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
HURN, PHILIP D.: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on
original story of "Wings in the Dark," Paramount; "The
Courage of Kay," Wadsvvorth.
HURST, BRANDON: Actor, b. London. England: h.
6 feet: brown hair and brown eyes; w. 150 pounds; e.
Philological School, London. Twenty years of stage ex-
perience. Screen work with Famous Players, Pathe. Uni-
versal, United Artists. First National. Metro-Goldwyn.
Warners. Fox. Davis Distributors. Paramount. Pro-DU-Co.
FBO. Among his pictures are "Seventh Heaven." "The
High School Hero," "The News Parade," Fox; "Love."
MGM; "The Man Who Laughs." Universal; "Her Pri-
vate Life." (1929). First National; "The Greene Murder
Case." "Interference." "The Wolf of Wall Street." Para-
moimt; "The Right of Way" (1930). First National:
"High Society Blues" (1930). Fox; "Eyes of the World"
(1930), United Artists; "Connecticut Yankee" (1930),
Fox; in 1931: "Young as You Feel," Fox; "Murder at
Midnight," Tiffany; "Murders in the Rue Morgue." Uni-
versal; "Scarface," United Artists. In 1934: "Bombay
Mail," Universal; "The Lost Patrol." RKO; "The House
of Rothschild," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935:
"Whll» the Patient Slept," First National; "Bright Eyes,"
Fox; "The Little Minister," "Red Morning," RKO;
"The Woman in lied," First National. In 1936: "The
Moon's Our Home," Paramount; "Mary of Scotland,"
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Tlie Plough and the Stars,"
BKO-Radio; "Maid of Salem," Paramount.
HURST, DESMOND: Director. In 1934: "The Tell-
Tale Heart," Du World. In 1936: collaborated on "Our-
selves Alone," directed "The Tenth Man." ABP. In
1937: directed "Sensation," Wardour Films.
HURST, HAWTHORNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HURST, PAUL: Actor and Director, b. California.
Five years stage experience. Screen work with Universal.
Laaky, Vltagraph, Pathe. Directed for states right mar-
ket. Pictures include "Cossacks." "Buttons." MOM:
"Valley of Giants," "Red Raiders," "California Mall."
Ramirez in "Lawless Legion." First National; "The Rain-
bow." Tiffany-Stahl; Superintendent In "Oh. Yeahf"
Jimmylees in "Sailors Holiday." Mehaffey In "The
Racketeer." Sergeant Westbrook In "His First Com-
mand," Captain Antrim in "Officer O'Brien," Pathe;
Peter Brierson In "Lucky Larkin," Universal. In 1933:
"Terror Abroad." Paramount; "The Sphinx." MoDosram;
"Tugboat Annie," "Day of Reckoning," MGM. In 1934:
"The Women in His Life," MGM; "The Line-Up," Co-
lumbia; "Midnight Alibi," First National; "There Ain't
No Justice." Universal short product. In 1935: "Missis-
sippi," Paramount; "Shadow of Doubt," "Public Hero
No. 1." "Calm Yourself." MGM; "Wilderness Mall."
Ambassador; "The Gay Deception." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Riflfratt." MGM; "To Mary— With Love."
20th Century-Fox; "I'd Give My Life." Paramount; "The
Gay Desperado." UA; "We WliQ Are Abgut to Die,"
RKO-Radio; "Nortli of Nome." Columbia. In 1937:
"Trouble in Morocco," Columbia.
HURST, VIDA: Writer. In 1934: story "Blind Date,"
Columbia. In 1935: story "Honeymoon Limited." Mono-
gram.
HURT, R. N.: Booker, general manager Alger Amuse-
ment, Peru, Hi.; b. Veedersburg, Ind., Jan. 30, 1902; p.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hurt; e. common school and high
school graduate. Short term at Brown's Business Col-
lege, Danville. 111.; married. Besan 1918 as onerator at
Veedersburg for H. C. Whlsler, for four years. Owned
and operated Lyric Theatre in Edinburgh, Ind.. 1920. for
six months. Sold. Operator and later booker, three and a
half years, Lincoln Theatre. Paris, IlL. for Mrs. L.
Jarodsky. Paris Theatre. Paris, in 1925 as operator for
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B. J. Vought. To Crown Point, Ind., Palace Theatre,
manager four years. State Theatre. Princeton. In 1930 as
manager, and later owner. Sold out to E. E. Alger In
iy32 and became manager of Apollo Theatre. Princeton,
one and one-half years. Transferred to main office of ten
theatres, Alger Circuit, as booker in 1934 and general
manager, operating in ten towns, controlling 15 theatres
under three corporations: L. & P. Inc., Alger Amuse-
ment and Alger Brus.
HUSE, EMERY: West Coast manager, motion picture
film department, Eastman Kodak Co. b. Newburyport.
Mass.. February 21, 1897; married; e. Central High School,
Washington, D. C, George Washington University. Nine
years in research laboratory. Eastman Kodak Co. Nine
years technical research and service to motion picture trade
for Eastman Kodak Co. In Hollywood.
NUSING, TED: Sports writer and radio reporter In
Sport Thrills series. Warner Vltaphone (1932-33). Ap-
peared in "Mr. Rrnadway," Broadway-Hollywood Prod.
Narrator "Grantland Rice Sportlights" (1934-37): "Broad-
way High Liglits" (1935-37); "Hollywood Star Reporter"
(1936-37).
HUSS. FRANK W.. JR.: Exhibitor. Associated Thea-
tres, 220 West Fifth Street. Cincinnati. Ohio: b. Cin-
cinnati, Nov. 3, 1896: p. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Buss.
Sr. : e. University of Cincinnati, 1920. E.E. : married.
Operates Park. Americus, Imperial. Royal. Dixie Thea-
tres in Cincinnati neighborhoods and Hlland Theatre In
Fort Tliomas, Ky.
HUSSEY, JIMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HUSTON. PHILIP: Actor, b. Goslien. Va. ; e. Blair
Academy; h. 6 ft.; w. HO lbs.; dark hair and brown
eves. Appeared on stage in "Romance." "The Unknown
Soldier." and others. In 1926: "The Big Game," RKO-
Radio. In 19:!7 : "We're on the Jury," "The Man Who
Found Himself." RKO-Radio.
HUSTON. WALTER: Actor, b. Toronto. Ont., April
6. 1384; h. 6 feet; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 180
pounds; m. Nan Sunderland. When 18 joined a
road show. In New York City, obtained a place In the
cast of a company playing "In Convict Stripes," a melo-
drama by Hal Reid. father of the late Wallace Reld. At
the conclusion of this engagement, toured the country with
a company presenting a play called "The Sign of the
Cross," then abandoned the stage to direct work In the
city water and electrical plants in Nevada and Missouri
winning a city engineer's license in St. Louis, then man-
aged the Union Electric Light and Power Company'f
Charles Street plant; returned to the stage in 1909 mak-
ing his initial appearance in his own vaudeville act whicl
enjoyed tremendous success and then became a headliner on
Keith and Orpheum circuits. Played In vaudeville for fif-
teen years, starring in acts which he wrote. To the
dramatic stage he returned with the play, "Mr. Pitt''
which ran in New York City, then took to the road Mice
more with a Shubert Road show revue. Returning to New
York he played his famous role of the old man in Eugene
O'Neill's "Desire Under the Elms" and this characteriza-
tion earned him the recognition of an excellent dramatic
star. Then successively in "The Barker," "Congo" and
"Elmer the Great." About this time Paramount con-
tracted with Huston to appear in two feature length pro-
ductions made at the Long Island studios, "Gentlemen of
the Press" and "The Lady Lies." Has also appeared In
several short films including "The Bishop's Candlesticks,"
"The Carnival Man" and "Two Americans." Completing
"The Lady Lies" he was sent to Hollywood to play the
role of Trampas in the all -talking plcturization of "The
Virginian"; In 1930 in "The Bad Man." First National:
"Abraham Lincoln." United Artists; 1931: "The Criminal
Code." Columbia; "The Star Witness," "The Ruling
Voice." "A Woman from Monte Carlo." First National;
"A House Divided" and "Law and Order," Universal.
Signed with MGM. 1932: "The Beast of the City." "The
Wet Parade." both MGM: "American Madness," Colum-
bia: "Rain," United Artists: "Night Court," "Kongo,"
MGM; (1933) "Hell Below," "Gabriel Over the Whlt»
House," "Storm at Daybreak," "The Prizefighter and the
Lady," MGM; "Ann Vickers," Radio. In 1934: "Keep
'Em Rolling," RKO. In 1934-3.5 appeared on New York
stage and toured in play "Dodsworth" ; signed by GB
Pictures to appear in a picture portraying the life of
Cecil Rhodes, the Empire builder. In 1935: "Transat-
lantic Tunnel," GB. In 1936: "Rhodes," GB; "Dods-
worth," UA.
HUSZAR-PUFFI, KARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
HUTCHESON, DAVID: Actor. In 1937: "This'll Make
You Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
HUTCHINGS, R. D.: Portage Theatre, Portage, Wis.;
Hus— Hut
b. Muncie. Ind., October 25, 1904; married; p. P. O.
Fliitchings. Stage, vaudeville and orchestra leader; assist-
ant manager, Appleton Theatre. Anpieton. Wis.; house
manager. Fond du Lac Theatre. Fond du Lac. Wis.; man-
ager. Portage Theatre, Portage, Wis. Now managing
Home and Portage theatres, at Portage, Wis.
HUTCHINSON, CHARLES: Director. In 1931:
"Women Must Marry." "Private Scandal." Headline Pic-
tures. In 1932: "Out of Singapore," Wm. Stelner. In
1933: "Found Alive," Ideal: "Bachelor Mother," Holly-
wood Pictures. In 19,'!4: "Hnuse of Danger." Peerless.
In 1935: "On Probation," "Circus Shadows," Peerless.
HUTCHINSON. CRAIG: Writer and Director, b. Aus-
tin. Minn.; h. 5 feet. 10 Inches; medium-hair, blue
eyes; w. 145 pounds: p. Minnie B. Parker and Thomas
B. Hutchinson, non-professionals: e. Bethel Military Acad-
emy, Virginia Friend's School, Washington, D. C, Ran-
dolph-Macon College. Virginia; not married. No stage
experience. Author and director of some two hundred
comedies for Universal, Hal Roach, Christie, Century.
Fox and Educational. In 1925 established the Craig Hut-
chinson Prod. Inc. with the following officers: Craig
Hutchinson. President; Colonel J. .1. MacManus. Vice-
president: V. V. LeRoy. Secretary-Treasurer, and W. L.
Hess. Business Manager. Produced romances in color
for First National-Pathe (European) Skylark Comedies for
Bray Pictures Corporation, and series of talking comedies.
Directed many of the Gaiety Comedies. Christie Comedies,
Universal Comedies: "The Way of All Fish." "The Bare
Co-ed." "The Duke's Dirty Doings" and "Lost in the
Lurch."
HUTCHINSON, HARRY: Actor.
Alone."
In 1936: "Ourselves
HUTCHINSON, JOSEPHINE: Actress, b. Seattle.
Wash.; e. Seattle; studied music and dancing, and won
scholarship in Cornish School of Music and Drama: div.
Robert Bell. As a child appeared in "The Little
Princess," Mary Pickford picture. First on stage In
Washington. D. C. , playing three years in stock. Ap-
peared in New York in "A Man's Man." then joined Eva
Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre, and was in the
Le Gallienne production of "Alice in Wonderland." also
in "Peter Pan," "The Cradle Song" (stage). "The
Three Sisters." Signed by Warner Brothers, and ap-
peared in 1934 in "Happiness Ahead." 1935 "The Rieht
Td Live," "Oil for the Lamps of China," Warner; "The
Melody Lingers On," United Artists-Reliance. In 1936:
"The Story of Louis Pasteur." "I Married a Doctor."
^VB. In 1937: "Mountain .Tustice," WB.
HUTCHINSON. MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HUTCHINSON, WALTER J.: Foreign Manager. 20th
Centurv-Fox. b. Waterbury. Conn.. Dec. 24. 1892; e. B. A.
Holy Cross College. Worcester. Mass.. 1914; by. riding
and hunting. Teacher in Concord High School. New
Hampshire. 1915. Assistant principal and head of the
business section of Wilhy Annex High School. Waterbury.
Conn.. 1916. During 1917-1918. in U. S. Army. After
the War, joined Fox Film Company. From 1919-1920 was
in Canada as salesman and later branch manager and
head office representative. Appointed assistant foreign
manager in New York and in 1921 went to Australia as
head office representative. Became managing director for
Australasia and Far Eastern representative and during
1921-1923 opened offices throughout the Far East. Went
to England in 1925, where he was appointed managing
director for Great Britain. In December, 1935, ap-
pointed Foreign Distribution Executive. Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox. Is Governor of the American Club, London,
and the American Society. Member of the American
Chamber of Commerce, the Pilgrims' Club and the English
Speaking Union. Also member of Queen's Club.
HUTCHISON. BRUCE: Writer. In 1937: "Park Ave-
nue Logger." RKO-Radlo.
HUTCHISON. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
HUTCHISON, JAMES: Director of press relations,
British International Pictures and Regal Cinema. London,
b. Dundee. Scotland. July 14. 1902; married. Was pre-
viously a journalist with Kinematcgraph Weekly; then
publicity director of English Brunswick Gramophone Co. ;
press manager, M-G-M (London) ; organized personal Eng-
lish tour of Laurel and Hardy.
HUTCHISON, JERRY: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on "The Richest Girl in the World," "The Fountain,"
RKO-Radio.
HUTH, HAROLD: Casting Director, b. Huddersfleld.
Yorkshire, Eng., 1892; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; black hair,
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brown eyes. Automobile salesman. Gainsborough director
in London gave him small part in "One of the Best,"
Since has done much stage work and film work. His talk-
ing pictures include; "Hours of Loneliness," "Bracelets,"
"Guilty," "Down River," Gaumont; "A Honeymoon Adven-
ture," "Aren't We All," Paramount-British; "The First
Mrs. Fraser," Sterling Films. Teamed with Joan Barry
in "The Outsider" (1931), Eric Hakim; "Sally Bishop,"
British Lion, and "Rome Express." Gaumont-British,
1932. In 1933: "The Ghoul," GB; "The Camels Are
Coming," Gainsborough. Now casting director, GB Picture
Corp.. Ltd.
HUTTER, RICHARD: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on adaptation and scenario, "The Student's Romance,"
"Tenth Man," BIP; "Lilac Domino," Grafton.
HUTTON. INA RAY: Leader and featured artist
(singer-dancer) in Ina Ray Hutton and Her Melo-
dears (14 piece all-girl dance band), b. Chicago, 111..
Mar. 13. 1916; not married; p. Marvel Ray (mother) pro-
fessional pianist; e. Graduate, Hyde Park High School.
Chicago. First stage appearance with Gus Edwards at
New York Palace Theatre (1930). Appeared in Zlegfeld
Follies and sang "Full of the Devil" In Lew Leslie's
"Clowns In Clover." Sang "Never Had an Education"
in George Wlilte's "Melody" (song written for her by
Slgmund Romberg). Featured at Chez Paree in Chicago
and at Palais Royal, New York. Made short for Para-
mount with Yacht Club Boys. With her Melodears made
short, "Feminine Rhythm," also Paramount. In 1935
completed sequence (entire unit) for featured part of
Paramount's "Big Broadcast cf 1936." In 1936: with
orchestra in Paramount short product.
HUTTULA, GERARDO: Director and cameraman, b.
Berlin. Germany, June 6, 1902; blond hair and blue eyes;
e. high school; not married; hy. photographs. Was pho-
tographer. In 1922 started with UFA in production of
animated cartoon. In 1923 changed to Epoche, in same
capacity. In 1924 re-entered UFA. then left in 1928 to
form own company. Company lasted six months. In 1929
worked in different studios until 1933. then went to
Buenos Aires, and entered the Tempo, director and
cameraman.
HYAMS, JOHN: Actor, d. Syracuse. N. Y., 1877; h.
5 feet, 6V4 Inches; gray hair and brown eyes; w. 135
pounds; p. Esther D'Ancona and Simon K'ams, non-
profesilonals ; e. Syracuse high school; m. Leila Mclntyre.
professional; hy. golf. Stage training in minstrelsy, farce
and musical comedy and vaudeville. Appeared in the
following pictures: "Broadway Scandals" (1929). Colum-
bia; "Cameo Kirby" (1930), Fox; "Swell People" (1930).
Pathe. Manhattan Comedies; "Mind Your Business"
(1930), Pathe, Melody Comedies; "Give Me Action"
(1930), Pathe, Rainbow Comedies; "Some Babies" (1930).
Pathe. Whoopee Comedies. In 1935: "Murder in the
Fleet," MGM; "In Caliente," P.N. ; "The Virginia
Judge," Paramount. In 1936: "And Sudden Death," Para-
mount.
HYAMS, LEILA: Actress, b. New York City. May 1.
1905; h. 5 feet. 4% Inches; blond hair and green eyes;
w. 120 pounds; p. Leila Mclntyre and John Hyams; e.
Clarks School and Glenn School in New York City; m.
Phil Berg; hy. swimming and tennis. On the stage with
parents for five years In Taudevllle and toured with Wil-
liam Collier, Sr., in a stage play. Screen activity
began in 1925 and she has appeared In the following:
"Alias Jimmy Valentine." "Crimson City." "White Pants
Willie." "One Round Hogan." "The Wizard." "Honor
Bound." "The Kick Off." "Our Dancing Daughters." "The
Summer Bachelor." "The Brute." "Foregoing Age." "Bush
leaguer." "Branded Sombrero," "Land of the Silver Fox."
"The Far Call." "Idle Rich," "Wonder of Women." "Mas-
querade," "Spite Marriage," "Hurricane," "Thirteenth
Chair," "Fresh from College"; under contract to MGM;
"Their Own Desire" (1929). MGM; "Father's Day".
(1929). MGM: and In 1930 In "The Big House." "The
Bishop Murder Case." "The Girl Said No." "The Richest
Man in the World." MGM; "Flirting Widow." "Sweet-
hearts and Wives," First National; "Sins of the Children"
(1930). MGM; (1931-32). "Surrender," Fox; "Freaks,"
"Phantom of Paris." MGM; (1932) "The Big Broad-
cast," "Island of Lost Souls," Paramount; (1933) "The
Constant Woman," World Wide; "Sing, Sinner. Sing,"
Majestic: "Saturday's Millions." "Horseplay," Universal.
In 1934: "The Poor Rich." "Horse Play," "Affairs nf
a Gentleman," Universal; "No Ransom," Liberty. In 193.5:
"Ruggles of Red Gap," "People Will Talk." Paramount;
"A Thousand Dollars a Minute," Republic. In 1936:
"Yellow Dust," RKO-Radio.
HYDE. CHARLES LEE: Exhibitor. Grand Theatre.
Pierre. S. D. ; b. Pierre, S. D., Feb. 27, 1892; e. Belolt
College, B.A., and J.D., University of Chicago; has three
children. In World War, Second Lieutenant, U.S.S.C.,
A.S. Officer in Northwest Theatre Owners Association for
ten years. Officer in S. D. state organization eight years.
HYER, WILLIAM C: Cameraman, b. Ravena. Neb..
December 20. 1894; p. non-professionals; e. Bonesteel.
S. D.. high school, and the Kearney Military academy.
Kearney. Neb., m. Marina Yurlova, professional. Clne-
raatographer since 1915; member of the American Society
of Cinematographers. Shot pictures for Universal (Stem
Film Corporation) for five years; also for Fox and Rayart,
and next to Educational Studios. Inc.. in his fourth year.
Chief cinematographer for the Charles Lamont unit making
Big Boy Juvenile comedies. Dorothy Devore comedies and
.Terry Drew Ideal comedies. In 1935: "Rainbow Valley."
Monogram; "The Texas Rambler," "The Vanishing Rid-
ers," Spectrum.
HYLAND, FRANCES: Writer. Wrote "Women's
Wares." "The House of Scandals," "The Girl From Gay
Paree," "Flower of Silence," Tiffany- Stahl, Puffy-Cohen
series. Universal; wrote story for "Two Men and a
Maid." "My Lady's Past" and "Painted Faces"; scenario
for "Zeppelin," Tiffany- Stahl; "Extravagance," "Kathleen
Mavourneen," "Peacock Alley," "Caught Cheating."
"Morals for Women"; in 1930-31, "The Third Alarm."
"The Single Sin" and "X Marks the Spot" for Tiffany.
Story editor Allied Pictures Corporation. In 1932: "OfB-
c-er 13," "The Intruder," "Unholy Love," "Thirteenth
Guest," "Guilty or Not Guilty." Monogram. In 1933:
adaptation, "The Sin of Nora Moran." Majestic; "A
Shriek in the Night," Allied. In 1934 wrote adaptation
of "A Woman's Man." "Money Means Nothing," "Happy
Landing." Monogram; "Helldorado," Fox. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play. "Thunder In the Night." Fox;
screen play, "Smart Girl," Paramount; screen play. "My
Marriage." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
"Star for a Night." "Under Your Spell," "The Crime
of Dr. Forbes," 20th Century- Fox. In 1937: original
story "Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
HYLTEN-CAVALLIUS, RAGNA: Writer. In 1935:
scenario of "One Night," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
HYLTON, JACK, AND HIS BAND: In 1935: "She
Shall Have Music." Twickenham.
HYMAN, BERNARD H.: Production Executive. Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Corporation. Culver City. Cal. ;
b. Grafton. W. Vs., August 20. 1897; h. 5 feet. 6 Inches;
light hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; e. New York
public schools and Yale University. In 1933: "Rasputin
and the Empress," "Hold Your Man," MGM. In 1934;
"The Cat and the Fiddle," "Forsaking All Others."
MGM. In 1935: "After Office Hours," "Escapade," "I
Live My Life," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on pro-
duction "San Francisco," MGM.
HYMAN, JOHN HENRY: Writer, b. Holland. Mich..
March 20, 1891; p. Henry and Jennie; e. high school
and Hope College; m. Theo Brune. Vaudeville writer
15 years. Played Orpheum BKO and Keith Albee cir-
cuits for 15 years with blackboard act called "Playing
Pranks with Webster." Writer for Ken Murray Campbell
program.
HYMAN, LOUIS: Distribution executive, b. San Fran-
cisco, 1894; m. Sibyl Hirsch. Joined Sol Lesser enter-
prises. 1914. 1921-27, owned and operated local theatres in
San Francisco. 1933, vice-president, sales manager. Prin-
cipal Pictures.
HYMER, JOHN B.: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
story "Scarlet Pages." Warner; "East Is West." Uni-
versal. In 1934: collaborated on story "Half a Sinner."
Universal. In 1935: collaborated on "The Virginia Judge."
Paramount.
HYMER, WARREN: Actor, b. New York City. Feb-
ruary 25. 1906; h. 6 feet; black hair and black eyes: w.
185 pounds; p. John B. Hymer and Elsie Kent, profes-
sionals, e. Parochial schools of Brooklyn and at Yale
University. Stage experience: "The CJrey Fox." and
others. Signed with Fox Movietone in 1928. Appeared in
1929 in "The Far Call." "Girl from Havana." "Speak-
easy." "Frozen Justice," Pox; in 1930 In "Born Reckless."
"Lone Star Banger." "Men Without Women," Fox; "Sin-
ner's Holiday." Warner. In 1933: "I Love That Man."
Paramount; "Midnight Mary," MGM; "Her First Mate."
"King for a Night," "L^niversal; "My Women," Columbia:
"In the Money." Chesterfield. In 1934: "George Whites
Scandals." Fox; "The Crosby Case," Universal; "Belle
of the Nineties," "Little Miss Marker," "She Loves Me
Not," Paramount; "One Is Guilty," Columbia. In 19S5.
"Hold 'Em Yale," "The Gilded Lily." Paramount; "The
Case of the Curious Bride," First National; "The Dar-
ing Young Man," "Silk Hat Kid." Fox; "She Gets Her
Man," Universal; "Confidential." Mascot; "Show Then:
No Mercy," "Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox; "Hitch
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T.Xir''- rT,ri937:''°Yo'u^OnrUvc Once.'' XTA;
■Join the' Marines, ■■ Republic.
HYMES M. L.: Comptroller, Fox Hearst CorporaUon;
public accountant. New York. l^;»-„.^„^' ?"*' "tion Be-
tor Fox Theatres Corporation. Fox Film corporauon.
came comptroller. Fox Hearst Corporation.
HYNDMAN. DONALD EARL: P'>,o'OB"P''^^.„5"^'"^"-
Motion Piftur'e Film department Eastman Kodak Co
IV«w York City: b. Denver. Col., April li. lau/*, v- -e''^"
Snyndman Denver: e. BS. .chemical engineer Uni-
vfirsltv of Denver 1926. Assistant instructor in PhysloioB
ca and oVIanrc Chemistry. University of Denver : decora-
Lrap^lc°r"e?iat'ch,''"iasTir iS ^o\. ^^p'^^^jj-
N. Y. C. since 1929.
HYNDS, REED: Editor of Music, D"™«' ,,J^,°f'''\,^,V,
,,f thp .Star-Times, St. Louis, Missouri; born, Montt
Vista Co^ July 30, 1907; p. John C. and Lolse Hy.ids;
eUnive^sUy of Colorado, A. B. : graduate studies. Be^
came Isoclated with Post-Dispatch, St Ixiuls. Upon
giving up studies, went to Star-Times, 1930.
HVNES CHARLES F.: Editor, Greater Amusements,
Minneapolis. b*" December 2, 1900; e Minn^aPoUs
nubile and high schools: married. Editor or ^reaiei
Imisemenu, 5^ years; on editorial staff and managing
editor The Film Daily; managing editoi, ;ji?'-io" „i,'"^.
News- then Motion Picture Daily. Besigned in 1932. Di-
«aoV Of publicity and advertising. British-Gaumont Be-
signed in 1933. Returned to managing editor. Greater
Amusements, then editor in 1935.
HYSON, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Chicago, IlL. De-
cember 24, 1915: blond hair and blue eyes; p. Dorothy
oSson, musical' comedy .t.r. Has be«r, °n the London
.stage tor three or tour years. \\ as ^nen a feature roie
in her first British film, " .SoWiers of the Klng_ 1933
noinnhnrniieh- followed by The Ghoul laii, luritey
?im"•■^'93i^••I Cup^of ^ndness" 1934 all for Gaumont;
British; "That's a Good Gir 1933, B & D, Happy
1934: BIP; plays ingenue roles. In 19.! 1. me uora
in Command," GB.
HYSON, ROBERTA: (See 193ii-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
HYTTEN, OLAF: Actor. Appeared in "Kitty" (1929),
World Wide: "Grumpy" (1930). Pararaomit. In 1933;
"Berkeley Square," Fox. In 1934: "Mystery Liner,
■•Jane Eyre" "Money Means Notliing," Monogram; Glam-
our," Universal, m 1935: "Becky Sharp." BKO-Pioneer;
■The Dark Angel," U.A. ; "Two Sinners." Bepubllc,
■The Last Outpost,' Paramount. In 1936: "The House of
a Thousand Candles." Kepubllc: "The Last of the Mo-
hicans"' UA: "White Hunter," 20th Century-Fox. In
i;i:i7; "The Good Earth.' MGM.
IBARRONDO, ANTONIO: Editor, Argentina, b. Bil-
bao. Vizcaya. Spain, Jan. 1. 1905; e. high school gradu-
■ile- married In V.\U. editor of Excelsior, sliow-
business organ and the news. In 1929. editor of Im-
parciai, also professional organ.
IBERT. JACQUES: Music director. In 1937: "Courrier-
Suif (Southern .Mail). Pathe Consortium Cinema.
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KAWA, UTAYEMON: Actor. r. n. Zennosuka
, Kujo, Osaka, .iapan. Jan. 30. 1908; h. 5 feet 6
black hair and i)lack eyes; p. father. Tasaburo
. Kujo Primary School. Osaka; married; hy. boxing,
actor with Ichikawa Utaemon Troupe, then con-
witb Y'oung Mens "Kabuki" Troupe. With
Production at 19. Founded Utaemon Production
when 21 years old. Pictures include "Ten-ichibo
0." ■■Kohchiyama," and many others.
OKA, IVIIA: Player
Universal.
In 1936: "Love Before Break -
Hym — Imh
IDE. LEONARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
IHNEN, W. B.: Technician, b. New York City. 1897 :
hy. archaeology and landscape painting : e. architecture,
society of Beaux Arts, with architects, and sketching tours
abroad, mural painting with Barry ^»""^"«,^„,/°ArVhT-
York City, painting with George DeForesi Brush. Arcni
tecural designer in New York City: Practicing architec
in New Jersey (registered architect) . scenic designer
with Famous Piayers-Lasky Corp., New ^X' .l„;^^j.,iJJ
art director for Inspiration Pictures Corp.. Talmalge Film
Corp., Barbara La Marr Productions. Mae Murray ProatJC
tions (Tiffany); designer and advisor on Ugh ng effects
for Westinghouse Electric Co In ^""nection with Sesqui
;i^^lrne^^^f"rd^^sl??al''Va^i?s'',^'"sl'^^e ^^e^ts,°rof g ^
S' ^'^i^u^-*^i^r^inr^t =r' «
mount. In 1935: associate art .d^ector, Becky bnarp.
?r?^dSr-''Go^"w\^s't^^Yrg""SL^'^"^^iindn'?ur^''^J^
Businesl/' Paramount. ■ in 1937: "Outcast." Paramount.
|£h«nJma''i^^''-^^3.^^Xs^^:^^?^
zuma Tsubakl," "Shindo."
IIZUKA TOSHIKO: Actress. b. 1-3, Shimbashl,
Shiba Tokyo Japan, June 8, 1914; h 5 feet 8 inches;
bl,% hair' and black eyes; P ho'^'^^^-^.P^i^',,."!.. "^
Gakuin College, Tokyo; married; hobby Kabuki play,
rananese music. Entered Shochiku Cinema Company. In
mms including "Shukujo to Hige/' "Kagoj-a, Dauiagon
•Tojin Okichl." ■Okusama Shakuyosho, , Futats.^
Bohro " "Ten-ichibo." "Kagoya Daina-gon. O'^"'?!"''
Shakuyosho." "Ketaguri Ondo." "Soshu Kyokakuden.
IKEDA, TADAO: Scenario writer, Ohtuna Studio,
Shochiku Cinema Co.. Tokyo, b. Tokyo February 1905 .
married; e. Waseda Unlvers ty. Entered Kamata Studio.
Shochiku Cinema Co. Then joined Ohtuna Studio,
Shwbiku Co. as scenario writer.
IKEDA, YOSHINOBU: Director, Ohfuna Studio,
Shochiku Cinema Co., Tokyo. b. Nagano. Japan March
14 1810- m. Sumiko Kurishiina; e. intermediate school.
Entered Shochiku Cinema Co. 1906. as assistant director,
appointed director 1911. Films include Ainn,
■Melhoka." "Tsubakihime." "Hahano-Ai.
IKENAGA, KAZUO: Head of Kyoto Studio, Nikkatsu
Company. Tokyo. Japan, b. Kvoto, Japan, Jan. 14. 1JU4;
c Kohchi High Scliool and Kyoto Imperial University;
married Entered Nikkatsu Company immediately after
graduation. In development, scenario and production de-
partments, then head of Kyoto Studio.
IKERD, PERCY A.: Unit manager; b. Memphis,
Tenn ; p. non -professionals ; e. preparatory school; mar-
ried. Was importer, exporter and broker. Assistant
director. Unit manager three years. In 19.'!4: "Call It
Luck " "Hold That Girl," "Such Women Are Danger-
ous " Fox. In 1935: "The County Chairman." Show
Them No Mercy." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "One
Rainy Afternoon." "Strike Jfe Pink." UA.
ILES JOHN HENRY: Executive. Chairman. Joe
Rock, Ltd., and Leslie Fuller Pictures, Ltd., London; b.
Sept 17 1872; m. Eleanor Marlow Bird; e. AshviUe
College Harrogate. Pioneer of amusement parks, builder
of scenic railways. Is chairman and managing director
of number of companies. Joined forces with Joe Rock
in operation of Rock Studios, Elstree.
IMAZU. EDDIE: Art director, b. Tamaguchi, Japan,
Nov. 12, 1898; h. 5 feet 3%; black hair; brown eyes;
w 136 pounds; holibies include golf, billiards, tennis; e.
high school and college. In 1933: "Day of Beckoning."
art direction; "Women in His Life," 1933, art direction;
(1934); assistant art direction in "Riptide," "Penthouse,"
"Storm at Davbreak," "Night Flight," "Looking For-
ward." "Rasputin and the Empress," "Clear All Wires,
■Beauty For Sale." all for MGM. Art director for
■The Women in His Life," MGM. In 1935: associate
art director, "The Murder Man," "The Perfect Gentle-
man." "Kind Lady," MGM. In 1936: "Three Wise Guys."
associate art director "Sworn Enemy," "Sinner Take All,"
MGM. In 1937: associate art director "Under Cover of
Night." "Man of the People." MGM.
IMHOF, ROGER: Actor, r.n. F'red Roger Imhof. b.
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Imm — Inn
Bock Island, 111., 1875; p. mother is Irish and his father
was a ijwiss. Was contortionist in circus. On vaude-
ville stage for 21 years. On screen in Vitaphone No.
a91; •■Kural Hospitality." In lUii: "i'addy. The Nexi
Best Thing," "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," "Hoopla,"
Fox. In 1934: "David Harum," "Wild Gold." "Judge
Priest," "Handy Andy," "Ever Since Kve," "Grand
Canary," "Music in the Air," "Under Pressure," all
Fox. In 1935: "One More Spring," "Life Begins at
Forty," "The Farmer Takes a Wife," "George Whites
1935 Scandals," "Steamboat Round the Bend," Fox. In
1936: "Rift Raff," "Three Godfathers," "San Francisco,"
MGM; "A Son Comes Home," Paramount; "In His Steps,"
GN; "North of Nome," Columbia.
IMMERMAN, WALTER: Circuit executive. Is 45 years
old. married and has two sons. Was in oxygen business
before he became afaUated with Balaban & Katz in 1924.
Ai a youth, was a violinist playing theatre engagements.
Played for Sam Katz when latter was opersting old Illlnoii
theatre. Joined B & K as assistant manager of Chicago
theatre and later was made manager. While with B & K
he opened the Michigan in Detroit, where he spent two
years. For a while was operating head of Lubllner &
Trlnz circuit and in 1933 was made vice-president and
general manager of B & K.
IMUS, HENRY: Cameraman. In 1937: collaborated on
photography "Wings of the Morning," 20th Century-Fox.
INAGAKI, HIROSHI: Director, Nikkatsu (Japan
Motion Picture) Company, Tokyo, Japan, b. Kyoto. Japan,
Dec. 30, 1905; e. intermediate school; married. Was
stage actor and scenario writer. Screen actor for Nik-
katsu in 1922, and transferred to Teikine Productions
in 1924. After working for Toho Cinema, Kengo Cinema,
Bantsuma Production, etc., joined Shochiku in 1927. In
1928 became director for Chiyezo Production. Now
director for players of the old school for Nikkatsu.
INCE, ADA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
INCE, JOHN: Actor, r. n. John Edwards Ince: b.
New York City; b. 5 feet, 10 H laches; gray hair and
blue eyes; w. 185 pounds; p. Eunice and John Ince, pro-
fessionals; e. Trinity Chapel, New York City; m. non-
profegfional. Was on stage from 1888 to 1913 and ap-
peared in the following productions: Henry E. Dixey. util-
ity; August Darling, utility; Ada Rehan, "Midsummer
Night'i Dream"; Katherlne Kidder, "Madame Sans Gene";
Rich and Harris productions; Sullivan, Harris and Wood
production; Henry Miller productions; Henry W. Savage
production; Klaw and Erlanger. He appeared In stock at
the following theatres: Grand Opera House. Boston; 4
Paws theatre. Philadelphia; Girard Avenue theatra, Phila-
delphia; Grand Opera House. Philadelphia; Poll's theatre,
Bridgeport, Conn. ; Park theatre, Indianapolis ; Benglow
theatre. Salt Lake City; Alcazar theatre, San Francisco.
Has been In pictures since 1913 as director, producer and
actor. He participated in the silent productions of the
following companies: Pathe, Lubin, Equitable. Metro,
Thomas H. Ince, Gardner Sullivan Productions, Columbia,
Allied, John Ince Productions. Appeared as an actor in
the following talking pictures: "AUai French Gertie,"
for RKO; "Hot Curves," Tiffany; "Little Caesar." First
National: "Moby Dick" and "Children of Dreams," War-
ner. In 1933: "One Year Later." Allied; "Thrill Hun-
ter," Columbia. In 1935: "Behind the Green Lights,"
Mascot; "In Old Kentucky," Fox.
INCE, RALPH: (Died April 10, 1937. See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
INCE, THOMAS H.: Writer. In 1931: collaborated on
story "Aloha," Tiffany. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play "The Man From Gun Town." Puritan,
INCROCCI, ZOE: Actress. In 1935: "The Rich Uncle,"
Capitani.
INDRISANO, JOHNNY: Actor. In 1935: "The Win-
ning Ticket," MGM.; "She Gets Her Man," Universal;
"Two Fisted," Paramount. In 1936: "Laughing Irish
Eyes," Republic.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
In ESCORT, FRIEDA: Actress. 0. mother, profea^
sional. Did publicity work. Appeared on stage in plays
including "The Truth About Blayds," "The Merchant
of Venice," "Escape," "Pygmalion," "Major Barbara.
"Springtime for Henry" and "When Ladies Meet. On
screen in 1935: "The Dark Angel." UA. In 193b: The
Garden Murder Case," MGM,: "Give Me Your Heart,
"The Great OMalley," WB ; "The Kiag Steps Out,
Columbia; "Mary ot Scotland," BKO-Radio; "Hollywood
Boulevard," Paramount. In 1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
INGERSOLL, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "Mary
Burns, Fugitive," "Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: Half
Angel," 20th Century-Fox.
INGLIS, ELIZABETH: Actress. In 1937: "Thunder in
the City." Columbia.
INGOLDSBY, PETER G.: Newspaper critic. With
Salem Evening News. Salem. Mass. Has been a news-
paper man for nearly 30 years, 26 of which have been
reviewing drama, comedy and motion pictures.
INGRAHAM, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
INGRAHAM, LLOYD: Actor, b. Rochelle, 111. Early
career as stage actor and director for Oliver Morosco and
Harry Bishop; stock actor; screen career began In l»l^
Was with Reliance-Majestic, Fine Arts^ Essanay, Unlverial,
FBO; "Jesse James," "The Pioneer Scout, The Sunset
Legion," Paramount; Colonel Lane in ,','The Rainbow
Man," Sono-Art; Dowling in "Untamed, MGM; iom
Murray in "The Night Parade," Radio, and Judge In
"So Long Letty," Warner. In 1933: "I Love That Man
Paramount: "The World Gone Mad," Majestic. In 1934.
"Sixteen Fathoms Deep," Monogram: In Love Witl
Life," Chesterfield. In 1935: "Northern Frontier, Am-
bassador; "Rainbow Valley," Monogram; The.^.O'^^
Accuses " "Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield, ihe
Cowboy Millionaire," Fox; "Headline Woman,' M_ascot.
In 1936: "Ghost Patrol." Puritan; "Empty Saddles U;
"The Lonely Trail." Republic. In 1?37: Battle of
Greed," Crescent; "Park Avenue Logger, RKO-Radio.
INGRAM. AMO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
INGRAM, FREDERICK WILLIAM: Executive. Man-
aging director. Liberty Films, Ltd., London Was rancher
in Canada 1902-4; lumber industry in Vnna ' , l„min»
joined Selig Polyscope Co. in London in 1909, becoming
manager and remaining until 1914. During War served
in cavalry in England, Egypt, Palestine, Army of Occupa-
tion as captain. Joined Ideal Films as branch manager
and became sales manager January 1925, and general
sales manager of Gaumont-Ideal after its absorption by
GB Became managing director of Liberty Films In
1936. Also director ot Educational Films, Ltd., and
Mobile Entertainments, Ltd.
INGRAM, JACK: Actor. In 1936: "Rebellion," Cres-
cent; "The Lonely Trail," Republic.
INGRAM, REX: Negro actor. In 1936: "Green Pas-
tures," WB.
INGRAM REX: Director and Writer, r.n. Rex Fitch-
cock, b Dublin, Ireland, 1892; e. St. Colombo's College,
Trinity College, Dublin and Yale; studied sculpture under
Lawrie; m. Alice Terry, actress. Stage career, pantomime
abroad. Started with Edison and Vitagraph. Scenarist or
Fox productions; wrote and directed "Chalice of Sorrow,
directed first Bluebirds made In East; "Under Crimson
Skies," Universal; "Shore Acres," "Pour Horsemen ot the
Apocalypse," "The Conquering Power," "Hearts Are
Trumps " "The Arab," "Mare Nostrum," "The Magician."
"The Garden of AHah," MGM; "Baroud," Gaumont-
British. Lives in Nice, France.
INGRAM, ROBERT J.: Branch manager. Early experi-
ence Included jobs with Liberty Specialty Pictures and
Enterprise. From 1922 to 1926, was branch manager for
Progress Pictures. Joined Columbia at Memphis at salei-
man. Transferred to Charlotte as branch manager.
INGSTER, BORIS: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation, "The Last Days of Pompeii," RKO. In 1936:
"Dancing Pirate," RKO-Radio.
INNERARITY, LEWIS A. R.: Attorney for Pathe
Film Corp., Pathe Studios, Inc. Formerly was vice-
president and secretary ot Pathe; b. Sherwood. Md.. July
23, 1886; e. University of Maryland. Entered motion
picture business in May. 1918, in capacity of secretary
of Pathe Exchange, Inc. Before that was connected wth
Colonial Trust Company of Baltimore and was on legal
staff of U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company for eight
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the Bar of states of New York and Maryland, and of
the Supreme Court of the United States and U. S. dis-
trict courts of New York and California. Was chairman
of committee for plan of present Hays organization and
he and Gabe Hess did the work incident to formation of
it. Among various oCBces held by him were vice president
and director of Pathe, Inc. ; vice president and director of
Pathe Studios, Inc. ; director of Pathe Exchange, Inc. ;
vice-president and director of Safeway Stores, Inc., member
of Merchants Association of New York and American Arbi-
tration Association. At present engaged in the general
practice of law with ofBces at 2 Rector Street, specializing
in motion picture practice and the law of copyrights. Is
attorney for Pathe Film Corp.
INOUYE, SHIGEMASA: Director and head of Kyoto
Studio. Shochiku Cinema Company. b. Kyoto, Japan,
Dec. 6. 1885; married. Started as clerk of a theatre.
Since March, 1929, director of Shochiku Cinema Company
and head of Kyoto Studio. Also manager of Osaka branch.
IRBY, FRANKLIN S. : Attorney. Twentieth Century-
Fox Film Corp. b. Louisa County, Va., October 2, 1894;
m. Catherine Mandana Boe; p. Mr. and Mrs. William I.
Irby; e. graduate U. S. Naval Academy, class of 1917;
graduate University of Chicago, M.Sc. 1923, Ph.D. 1924.
Upon graduation from Annapolis, commissioned ensign
U. S. Navy. 1917. Served in various assignments through-
out the world. Post-graduate course in Engineering 1921-
24. Resigned from U. S. Navy as Uieutenant Com-
mander. 1928-29, Commercial Engineer. Electrical Research
Products, Inc.; 1930-31, McGraw Hill Publishing Co.; Fox
Film since 1932. ifember of American Physical Society;
Society of Motion Picture Entaneers; Lieut. Commander
U. S. Naval Reserve.
IRIYE, TAKAKO: Actress. r. n. Hideko Higashl-
bojo; b. Takazuka. Kyoto. .Tapan, Feb. 7, 1911; h. 5 feet
3 inches; black hair and black eyes; e. Bunka Gakiiin
College; married; hy. paintings, music, sports. Was with
Eclanvital Troupe. With Nikkatsu Company four years.
then founded Iriye Production. Joined under the banner
of Toho interest. Pictures include "Kokoro no Nichi-
getsu." "Takino Shlraito." "Tsukiyori no shisha,"
"Teiso Mondo," and others.
IRELAND, ANTHONY: Actor, b. Peru, February 5,
1902. h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes. London stage
player. Films: "These Charming People" (1931), Para.-
Brltish; "The Water Gipsies" (1932), ATP; "Called
Back" (1933). Twickenham. In 193fi: "The Three
Maxims." General Films; "Juggernaut." Twickenham.
IRELAND. MARY: Writer. In 1937: wrote screen play
"Old Louisiana." Crescent.
IRENE. LILYAN: Actress. In 19.T,: "Private Num-
ber." 20th Century-Fox.
IRMEN-TSCHET, KONSTANTIN.; (See Motion Picture
.\lnianac.
ITAMI. MANSAKU; Director. Shinko Cinema Company,
Ltd.. Tokyo. Japan. b. Matsuyama. Ehime Prefecture,
Japan. ,lan. 2. 1900; e. Intermediate school; married. With
Chiyezo Production, then joined Shinko Cinema Company
as director. Participated as director in the production
of "The New Earth," produced by Arnold Fanck in
Japan.
IRVIN, BILLY: (See 193fi-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
IRVING. ERNEST: Musical director. In 1934:
musical arrangement of "Autumn Crocus." Associated
Talking Pictures. In 1935: "Java Head," First Division.
IRVING, GEORGE: Actor, b. New York; h. 6 feet;
hazel eyes and gray hair; w. 172 pounds; e. College of City
of New York, and American Academy of Dramatic Arts in
New York; m. Katherlne Oilman; has two daughters.
Katherine Irving. 25, Dorothy, 24; hy. tennis. Has lived
In New York, Bayslde, L. I., Hollywood. Entered pictures
in 1913 through Augustus Thomas. Became director and
returned to acting. Pictures include "The American
Father," "The Goose Hangs High," "Pigs," "Wanderer
of the Wasteland." "Eric the Great," "Craig's Wife,"
"Morgan of Marines," "Godless Girl," "The Dance of
Life." "Thunderbolt," Paramount; "Paris Bound." Pathe;
"Coquette." United Artists; "The Naughty Flirt" (1930),
First National; "Young Eagles" (1930), Paramount; "Last
Performance," "Young Desire" (1930), Universal; "Lady
with a Past," Pathe: "Ladies of the Big House," Para-
mount: "Broken Lullaby," Paramount; "The American
Tragedy," Paramount; "A Free Soul" and "Five and
Ten." MGM; "The Runaround." Radio; "Shipmates."
MGM; "Touchdown," Paramount: "Cisco Kid." Fox;
"Wicked," Fox; "Graft," Universal; "The Star Witness,"
First National; "Spent Bullets," First National; "Con-
fessions of a Co-£d," Paramount. In 1933 appeared in
"Son of a Sailor," First National;; "Humanity," Fox;
"One Year Later," Allied. In 1934: "George White's
Scandals," Fox; "You're Telling Me," Paramount; "Man-
hattan Love Song," Monogram; "Once to Every
Bachelor," Liberty; "Here Comes the Navy," Warners.
In 1935: "Death Flies East," Columbia; "A Notorious
Gentleman," Universal; "Age of Indiscretion," MGM;
"Under the Pampas Moon," Fox; "Dangerous," Warner;
■Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936; "It Had
to Happen," "Captain January," "Private Number,"
"Charlie Chan at the Race Track," 20th Century-Fox;
"Hearts in Bondage." "Navy Born," "The Mandarin
Mystery," Republic; "Nobody's Fool," "The Sea Spoilers,"
U; "Hats Oflf." GN; "Hearts Divided," Warners. In
1937: "We're on the Jury," "Don't Tell the Wife," "The
Man WHio Found Himself," RKO-Radio.
IRVING, JOE: Actor. In 1935: "The Murder Man,"
MGAI.
IRVING. MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "Thanks a
Million." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936; "Exclusive Story,"
"Neighborhood House." "Women Are Trouble," "San
Francisco." MGM: "I Married a Doctor," "Three Men
on a Horse," WB; "Follow Your Heart," Republic;
"Charlie Chan at the Opera." 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Four Days' Wonder," U; "The Outcasts of Poker
Flat," RKO-Radio.
IRVING, MARY JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
IRVING, PAUL: Actor, b. Boston, Mass.; e. Fry's
Preparatory School and Harvard University. Studied medi-
cine; hy. books. After graduation he trained for grand
opera, but did not enter that field. Appeared on stage
in "High Jinks," then played Napoleon in "Josephine."
and was in "Madame Sans Gene." Played in "Tlie Jest,"
"Afgar," "The World We Live In," "The Silver Cord."
"The House of Women." "The Guardsman." "A Bill of
Divorcement." "Peter Pan," "Mr. Pim Passes By," 'The
Imaginary Invalid." Was Napoleon in Reliance-United
.\rtists' "Count of Monte Cristo" (1034-35). In 1930:
"The Great Zigfeld." MGM; "Golddiggers of 1937." WB.
In 1937: "On the Avenue," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1937: Universal short
IRVING, VAL: Player.
product.
IRVING, WILLIAM: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in
"Nothing to Wear," Columbia; "From Headquarters,"
Warner Bros.; Vitaphone No. 4160; "Ginsberg of New-
berg," Vitaphone No. 4139, "Won to Love," Vitaphone No.
4284, "The Skin Game." In 1933 in "Diplomaniacs."
Radio. In 1934: "Orient Express," Fox. In 1935: "The
Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
IRWIN, BOYD: Actor. Appeared on New York stage in
"A Hat. A Coat, A Glove," "Yoshe Kalb." "Under
Glass," and others. Appeared with Max Reinhardt's Com-
pany in "Midsummer Night's Dream." Appeared in film?
"The Crusades." "Pursuit of Happiness." Paramount;
"Werewolf of London," Universal; "Cardinal Richelieu."
20th Century, and many others. In 1936: "Devil's
Squadron." "Meet Nero Wolfe." "Killer at Large,"
Columbia.
IRWIN, CHARLES: Actor. "King of Jazz" (1930),
Universal: Vitaphone No. 2555. In 1933: "Looking For-
ward," "Hell Below," MGM. In 1934: "The Mystery of
Mr. X.." MGM. In 1935: "The Gilded Lily," Para-
mount; "Whipsaw." MGM. In 1936: "The White Angel,"
FN.
IRWIN. JOHN: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Bolero."
"We're Not Dressing," Paramount. In 1936: "Road
Gang," F.N.
IRWIN, RALPH: Composer. In 1936: wrote music for
"One Rainy Afternoon," UA.
IRWIN, WALLACE: Author. Novel. "North Shore,"
filmed in 1935 as "The Woman in Red," First National.
ISAMU, KOSUGI: Actor. b. Ishinomaki. Mlyagi
Prefecture. Japan. Feb. 24. 1904; h. 5 feet 4 inches;
black hair and black eyes; w. 141 pounds; p. mother.
Taniiyo Kosugi : e. Ishinomaki Commercial School: mar-
ried. Was decorative designer with Shirokiya Depart-
ment Store. Tokyo. With Nikkatsu Film Company 1926-
1931. With Shinko Cinema Company. 1933. then returned
to Nikkatsu Company, 1935. Films include "Jinsei
Tenki Yoho." "Hanasakuki," "Jazz no Machikado."
"Jinsei Gekijo."
ISEN. MONROE: General manager in Latin America.
I'niversal Pictures Company; b. New York City. June 28,
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189.'j; c. graduated from City College, N. Y. ; mariied. In
1912, entered Universal Pictures cojiipany as booker in
New York, promoted to salesman, transferred to manager
in Central America. Then manager in Argentina, Chile,
and Peru, and linally appointed general manager in Latin
America.
ISHAM, FREDERICK S.: Author. In lOSU: play,
"Three Live Ghosts," filmed by MGM.
ISHAM, GYLES: Actor, b. Northamptonshire. Eng-
land; p. father a retired army officer; e. Magdalen College.
Oxford. .Toined .T. D. Fagan's company in 1920. soon
after graduation from Oxford. Among plays are "Such
.Men Are Dangerous." "General Crack," "Henry the
Kighth," "Family Affairs" and "Justice." Has also
appeared in Shakespearean plays. English films Include
•Anne One Hundred." "Purse Strings" and "The Iron
Duke." "Secret Lives," "The House of the Spaniard."
Phoenix; "Anna Karenina." MGM.
ITO, DAISUKE: Director, Dalichi Eiga Production.
Ii. Ehirae Prefecture. .Japan, Oct. 13. 1898; e Matsuyama
Middle School; married. Was with Tokosuka Naval Arsenal
as scribe. With establishment of Shochiku's Kamata
Studio, began as scenario writer in 1920. To Telklne in
1923. then to Asia Elga scenario department. Director for
Xikkatsu. on pictures including "Oka Seidan." "Chujl
Tabinikki," and others. Produced "Issatsu Tashoken,"
Utaemoii Production, returned to Nikkatsu, and through
Eigasha entered Daiiclu Elga Production. 1935.
IVAKIN, N.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are Prom Kron-
stadt," Amkino.
IVANO, PAUL: Cameraman, r. n. Paul Ivano-Ivanlche-
vitch; b. Nice. May 13. 1900; h. 6 feet 1% inches; light
brown hair and gray eyes; w. 147% pounds; p. Marie
Kabloukoff (Russian) and Luc Ivanichevitch (Serbian),
Doctor of Medicine; e. Lycle de Nice, and Paris Univer-
sity; by. photography and yachting. Filmed five pictures
as Nazimova's cameraman; one year at Goldwyn; five pic-
lures with A'alentino; eight years with Fox, among his
pictures being "Street Angel." In 193G : "Biding
Avenger," GN. In 19:;;: "Battle of Greed," Crescent.
IVANOFF, ALEXANDER N.: Film editor, b. Petro-
grad. Russia, Aug. 19, 1880; e. Imperial Conservatory of
Music of Petrograd. Was musical director of Imperial
Russian Ballet, and music arranger with Audio Cinema
and Paul Terrytoons. Now president Russian Music
Company, and film editor. Paul Terrytoons.
IVANOVSKY:
kino.
IVASHEVA, v.: Actress. In 1936: "Nightingale,"
Amkino,
IVERS, JAMES DAVID: Editorial staff. Motion Picture
Herald; b. Yonkers. N. Y., July 10, 1909; p. Theresa
Carleton and James Dunn Ivers; e. Regis School and Ford^
ham University; married. Newspaper writer and editor
Xew York City and Westchester County. .Joined HeraM
stafT in June. 1930.
IVES. ROBERT: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
IVINS. EDWARD GORDON: Died February 25, 1930
(See 1935-36 Motion Picture Almanac),
IVINS. PERRY: Director and Actor. b, Trenton,
N. J., November 21. 1895; h, 5 feet 11 inches; dark hair
and brown eyes: w. 160 pounds; p. Florence Perry and
Daniel Foster Ivins, non-professionals; e. Trenton high
school and Columbia university; hy. Japanese theatre and
history of cooking. He appeared In the following New
York stage productions: "Fashion," for 29 weeks; "Desire
Under the Elms," for 40 weeks; "Love for Love," for 12
weeks; with the Theatre Guild in "Judith and Maxi-
millian," for six weeks, with Shuberts in "Taming of the
Shrew." in 1927. On the road in "Dracula," "Joan of
Arc," and several stock seasons with Stuart Walker. George
Cukor, E. E. Clive and Cape Cod Players. Director of
dialogue for "Painted Heels ' and "Burning Up" for
Paramount and dialogue assistant to Ernst Lubitsrh for
"The Love Parade," also for Paramount, Also has directed
dialogue and co-directed pictures for Paramount, Colombia
and Universal. In 1933 appeared in "Girl Without a
Room." Paramount. In 1934: "Orient Express," Fox.
In 1935: "Charlie Chan in Paris." Fox; "Lady Tubbs."
Universal; "Smart Girl," Paramount.
IWATA. YUKICHI: Actor, b. Gifl Prefecture. Japan.
Dec. 20, 1887; h. 5 ft. 5 in.: w. 130 pounds; married;
hy. gardening, touring, reading; e. intermediate school.
Entered Shochlkn Cinema Co. 1921. at Ofuna Studio.
Films include: "Waga llaliano Sho." "Towa no Ai."
Director. In 1936: "Dubrovsky," Am-
IWERKS, U. B.: President. Animated Pictures Corp..
9713 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverley Hills. Cal. b.
Kansas City, Mo., March 24. 1901; married; p. non-
professionals; e. Kansas City public school. Commercial
artlsi. One of the organizers of United Film Advertisers
in Kansas City, making animated advertising films; later
moved to Hollywood and became associated with Dlsneys at
the start of their Hollywood activity. About four and a
half years ago he started his own studio, creating "Flip,
the Frog." which was released through MGM and which
ran for over three years. He then created "Willie Whop-
per" for MGM. and was the first producer of animated
c.irtoons to use a human figure in color. He also created
a series of coior cartoons known as "ComlColor" (Celebrity
Pictures), which are colored musical fantasies and fairy
tales and released as "Jack and the Bean Stalk," "Little
Red Hen." "Brave Tin Soldier," "Puss In Boots." Ex-
perienced in operating all of the mechanical instruments
necessary in the making of animated cartoons, such as
sound, recording and reproducing, photography in black
and white and In color.
IZUMIDA. TERU: Player, b. United States, 27 years
ago: h. 5 feet 2 inches; black hair and black eyes; e. high
school, theatrical training. Films include "Mandalay."
First National! "International House." Paramount.
JAAP. NELAN: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JACCHINO. SALVANA: Player. In 1936: "Cavalry."
UA.
lACHONTOW. EUGENE G.: Professor of Optics of the
Institute of Motion Picture Engineers; Manager of the
Optical Division of Research. Department of All-Russian
United Optico-Mechanical Industries (VOOM). b. Warsaw.
Poland. Feb. 19, 1896; m, Nathalie Samoilova, manager
of the Theoretical Division of Astronomical Institute; p.
Gregory Jachontow and Vera Nikitina: e. B. S. University
of Leningnd. 1918-22, research fellow of State Optical
Institute; 1922-30, astronomer of Astronomical Institute;
1925-33. assistant manager of division for design of
optical instr. of State Optical Institute; 1933, consultant
of same institute. 1927. consultant for optics of Centril
Laboratory for electrical communications. 1933. manager
of optical division. Research Department of VOOMP. 1930.
Professor of Optics of the Institute of Motion Picture
Engineers; associate member of Society of Motion Picture
Engineers.
JACK, JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JACKIE, BILL: Actor. In 1937: "Don't Tell the
Wife," RKO-Radio.
JACKMAN, FRAJJK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JACKMAN, FRED: Special photographic efifects. In
1935: collaborated on effects, "A Midsummer Night's
Dream," "Personal Maid's Secret," "Stars Over Broad-
way." "Dr. Socrates." "Frisco Kid," "Devil Dogs of the
Air," 'G Men." "A Night at the Ritz." "Stranded,"
"We're in the Money." "Moonlight on the Prairie."
Warner; "Captain Blood." "Goose and the Gander." "I
Found Stella Parish," "Black Fury," "Bright Lights."
"Case of the Curious Bride." "Gold Diggers of 1935."
"The Irish in Us," "Living On Velvet," "Mary Jane's
Pa" "Traveling Saleslady," "While the Patient Slept,"
FN. In 1936: "Ceiling Zero," "Murder of Dr, Harri-
gan," FN: "The Petrified Forest," "Anthony Adverse."
"Green Pastures." "Stage Struck." "China Clipper."
"("barge of the Lleht Brigade," "Fugitive in the Sky."
"Stolen Holiday," WB.
JACKSEN, BEN: Production Supervisor. b. New
York City; h. 5 feet 9% inches; w, 174 pounds; black
hair, tinged with gray, and dark eyes; e. public schools
of New York, the New York Technical Institute and
Cooper Union ; took a post graduate course at Stevens'
Union. With mechanical engineering firm for seven
years. Then became assistant manager and treasurer of
the City Theatre on 14th Street. N. Y. Next went to
New Haven and opened a number of theatres in New
England for Fox Films. In 1916 returned to New York
and opened the Lyric Theatre built for Fox Films. Man-
ager of the Audubon Theatre for five years. In 1922
joined production staff at the Fox Studios, then became
studio manager and in 1929 head of the music department.
In 1934 supervised "His Double Life," Paramount.
JACKSON. ALFRED: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
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JACKSON, AVONNE: Actress. In 1935: "The Little
Colonel," Fox.
JACKSON, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JACKSON, ELMER M., JR.: Editor, the Evening Capi-
tal, and Alarylantl Gazette, Annapolis, Md. ; b. Hagerstown,
Md., March 9. 1906; p. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jackson: e.
graduate, St. .John's College, Annapolis. Md. : has two
sons. Is editor of only daily In Southern Maryland, and
also of its sister publication, the Maryland Gazette. Con-
tributor to magazines and author of four books. President.
Middle Atlantic States, Associated Press Association, for-
mer Governor of Chesapeake District of Civilian Interna-
tional; member municipal government and. planning com-
mission of Annapolis; Lieut. United States Navy reserve.
JACKSON, ETHEL M.: Actress, b. New York City.
February 4, 1911; h. 5 feet 3 inches; dark brown hair
and hazel eyes; w. 120 pounds; p. Ethel M. and Herbert
R. Jackson, non -professionals; e. private tutors since gram-
mar school; received her stage training at the Wallis
Dramatic School; not married; hy. tennis, writing poetry
and dancing. Played in Wallis Dramatic School produc-
tions; danced in Fanchon and Marco act in Los Angeles
theatres; played lead in "Kempy" for Beverly Hills
Community players under the direction of A. Leslie Pearce
in May, 1928, and also played in other Community
Theatre plays. Played minor parts for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer for one and one-half years; then given featured
part in Norma Shearer's "Latest from Paris"; in D-
VV. Griffith's "Drums of Love," in which she played eight
minor roles; thence to Fox studios in "Up the Hill and
Down," two-reel. In 1935: "The Vanishing Riders,"
Spectrum.
JACKSON. EUGENE: Player. In 1936: "The Lonely
Trail." Republic.
JACKSON, GEORGE: General manager. Woodlaw The-
atres, Oregon, b. 48 years ago. With Mutual at Minne-
apolis and then to Portland to open a branch. Became
Vitagraph salesman. In 1921. general manager, Seattle;
manager for Universal seven years. Now general manager,
Woodlaw Theatres. Member, Allied Theatres of Oregon.
JACKSON, HARRY: Cameraman. In 1934: ".She
Learned About Sailors." Fox. In 1935: "Life Begins at
40." "$10 Raise." Fox; "Your Uncle Dudley." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: "Here Comes Trouble." "Charlie Chan
at the Race Track," 20th Century-Fox; "In His Steps."
"The Wliite Legion." GN. In 1937: "Dead Yesterday."
20th Century-Fox.
JACKSON, HORACE: Writer. Studied to be an Illus-
trator but gave that up to become motion picture art
director, serving the old Goldwyn and First National com-
panies in that capacity; did art work for "Ben Hur" and
"The Divine Lady." Turned to writing field and has
written screen plays for "Paris Bound," "The Awful
Truth," "This Thing Called Love," "Holiday," "Sin
Takes a Holiday," all for Pathe, and "The Lottery Bride,"
United Artists; handled adaptation and dialogue of "Re-
bound." In 1931: collaborated screen play "Beyond Vic-
tory," "Devotion," RKO. In 1932: "Lady With a Past,"
"Animal Kingdom." "A Woman Commands," Radio. In
1933: wrote screen play, "I Loved You Wednesday," "Dan-
gerously Yours." Fox. In 1934: wrote screen play of
"Bolero," collaborated on screen play of "We're Not Dress-
ing." Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"No More Ladies," MGM; "Dressed to Thrill," Fox;
additional dialogue "Biography of a Bachelor Girl," MGM.
In 1936: contributed to screen play "The Unguarded
Hour." "Suzy." MGM.
JACKSON, HOWARD MANUCY: Musical director,
r. n. Howard Manucy; b. St. Augustine, Fla., Feb. 8.
1899; p. father a state Senator for 32 years, mother a
concert pianist; e. grade schools. St. Augustine. Military
School, and two years of law at the University of Florida.
Began piano lessons at six years of age. Left college,
went to New York, studied at Institute of Musical Art,
specializing in piano arid composition. Trained under
Eugene Goossens. Was general musical director, "Sunny
Side Up" ; orchestrated first Chevalier and Jeannette
MacDonald pictures, and "Monte Carlo." In 1933: col-
laborated on musical score and arranged "Beloved." Uni-
versal. In 1934: musical treatment. "One Night of lyove,"
Columbia. In 1936: "The Lone Wolf Returns," "The
Music Goes 'Round." "And So They Were Married."
"Devil's Squadron." "The King Steps Out," Columbia.
General musical director, Columbia Pictures.
JACKSON, MACK: Strand Theatre. Alexander City.
Ala. b. Alexander City, Ala., October 15. 1889; married:
e. college In retail shoe business in Birmingham. Ala.,
and Atlanta, Ga. In motion picture business for twenty
years.
JACKSON, MARION: Writer, b. Walla Walla, Wash.;
h. 5 feet 5^ inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 140
pounds; p. Ida Beach and Col. James Jackson; e. St.
Helen's Hall. Portland, Ore.; took course at Art Student'i
League in New York, but gave up painting and became
society editor for the Portland Oregonian. Through Frances
Marlon obtained position as reader for Mary Pickford and
later became head of her story department. Adapted "The
Hill Billy" for the late Jack Pickford; hy. cats. Her
scenarios include "Broken Laws." "The Bandit's Baby,"
"Wild Bulls Lair" and "Rldin" the Wind" in 1925;
"Senor Daredevil." "Satan Town." "The Unknown Cava-
lier " and "Mike " in 1926; "The Davil's Saddle." "Red
Raiders." "Overland Stage," "Men of Daring." "Gun
Gospel," "Land Beyond the Law," "Arizona Bound" and
"Somewhere in Sonora" in 1927; and in 1928 adapted for
Ken Maynard on "The Glorious Trail " for First National,
and "California Mall," "Shepherd of the Hills" and "The
Wagon Master," also First National produtlons, also
"Lucky Larkin," "A Boy of Flanders" for Jackie Coogan.
1930-31: "The Dark Swan," and "Min and Bill," MGM;
in collaboraiion with Frances Marlon; added to the RKO
Pathe writing staff by Charles R. Rogers; her first assign-
ment was adaptation of a Bill Boyd starring picture.
"Suicide Fleet." and wrote "The Carnival Boat." Joined
Fox writing staff in July. 1932. In 1936: screen story
"Bad Man's Territory," WB.
JACKSON. MARY ANN: Actress. b. Los Angeles.
Cal., January 14, 1923; h. 42 inches; reddish brown bair
and gray blue eyes; w. 42 pounds; p. Charlotte and
Ephraim Jackson, non-professionals; hy. painting; appeared
in Mack Sennett's "Smith Family" comedies, being with
him for two and one-half years, during which time she
made 36 comedies. Also appeared in "When Greek Meets
Greek" for First National. Following this she was under
contract with Hal Roach, playing in all "Our Gang"
comedies. Then on tour with "Our Gang."
JACKSON, ORIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JACKSON. SAMMIE THOMAS: Exhibitor. Jackson
Theatre, Flomaton, Ala.; b. Flomaton. Oct. 2. 1912; p.
S. N. and M. L. Jackson; e. one year. Alabama Poly-
technic Institute; one year. University of Florida; mar-
ried. Father opened theatre in 1926. Now manager and
owner, as theatre was given him by parents in 1934.
JACKSON. SELMER: Actor. Appeared in "Why Bring
That Up" (1930). Paramount. In 1933: "Forgotten."
Chesterfield; "Hell and High Water." Paramount: "Let's
Fall in Love." Columbia. In 1934: "I've Got Your
Number." Warner; "Sisters Under the Skin." Columbia:
"The Witching Hour," Paramount. In 1935: "Traveling
Saleslady," First National; "Front Page Woman." Warner.
In 1936: "Public Enemy's Wife," WB ; "Parole." "The
Magnificent Brute," U; "Easy Money," Invincible;
"Jungle Jim." Universal serial. In 1937: "Two Wise
Maids." Republic; "A Family Affair." MGM.
JACKSON. THOMAS: Actor. b. New York City.
Stage experience in "The Misleading Lady," "Shore
Leave." "The Vagabond" and others. Produced the
stage play "Gentlemen of the Press." On screen in
"Double Crossroads." "Good News." "The Fall Guy."
"For the Defense." "Dead Reckoning." "Broadway." 1933.
Was in "Terror Abroad," Paramount; "Myrt and
Marge." Universal; "The Avenger," Monogram. In 1934:
"Manhattan Melodrama," MGM; "The Personality Kid."
First National. In 1935: "Carnival." Columbia; "Call of
the Wild." UA; "Gold Diggers of 1935," "The Case of
the Curious Bride." "Fugitive in the Sky." "The Irish
in Us." FN; "George White's 1935 Scandals." Fox. In
1936: "Preview Murder Mystery," "A Son Comes Home,"
"Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount; "It Had to Hap-
pen," "Little Miss Nobody." 20th Century-Fox; "Grand
Jury." RKO-Radio; "A Man Betrayed," Republic. In
1937: "Beware of Ladies," Republic; "Outcast," Para-
mount.
JACKTER. RUBE: Assistant sales manager of
Columbia; b. New York City. December 12, 1897. Entered
the motion picture industry In 1913 with Jesse L. Lasky
Feature Play Company in the sales department. Later
Joined Samuel Goldwyn, upon organization of Goldwyn
Pictures Corporation, in capacity of special representative.
Then went with Fox Film Corporation as Fox News staff
cameraman, also as special representative in charge of Fox
News sales. Resigned to go with Universal and in 1924
left Universal to join Columbia as Its first special field
representative and assisted in nationalizing Columbia Film
Exchange.
JACOBINO, LOUIS: Editor, publisher and founder
of the Hollyvt'ood Screen World; b. Washington, September
26, 1890; e. public schools and Lady of Our Lord's College.
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lie has had 26 years of newspaper experience as reporter,
editor and publisher. Served five terms as secretary-
treasurer of the Washington State Press Association, and is
one of the founders of the Washington Newspaper Institute.
University of Washington; also the author of a war volume
entitled "With the Colors." With film publications for
nine years; more than eight years as publisher, Hollywood
Soreen World.
JACOBS, ANGELA: (Sec 1936-37 Motion IMcture Al
inanac.)
JACOBS, HARRISON: Writer. In 1934 wrote con-
tinuity of "Born to be Bad." United Artists-20th Cen-
tury. In 1935: story, "Little Big Shot," Warner; col-
laborated on screen play and adaptation. "The Eagles
Brood," Paramount; screen story "After the Dance."
Columbia; additional dialogue. "Hopalong Cassidy." Para-
mount. In 19.'Je: screen play "Hopalong Cassidy Re-
turns," Paramount. In 1937: screen play "Borderland."
Paramount.
JACOBS, WILLIAM: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on
adaptation and continuity, "Night of Terror," Columbia.
In 1935: story, "Unwelcome Stranger," Columbia; original
story and screen play. "Moonlight on the Prairie."
"Treachery Rides the Range." "Song of the Saddle."
Warner; screen play "Swell Head." Columbia. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "The Big Noise," "Down the
Stretch." "Hot Money," "Isle of Fury," "God's Coun-
try and the Woman," "Smart Blonde," WB.
JACOBS, W. W.: Writer. In 1936: wrote story "Our
Relations," MGM.
JACOBSON, ARTHUR: Director, b. New York City.
Oct. 23, 1901; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Samuel and Jennie Jacobson: e.
grammar and high school. New York, married; hy. tennis.
Varied jobs at Biograph Studio, New York City, 1916-
18; cameraman Federated Screen Review, 1919-20; cam-
eraman for Film Guild, Inc., 1920-22. Cameraman. B. P.
Schulberg Productions, Hollywood, 1922-24; assistant
director. First National. 1924-26. Joined Paramount In
1926 as assistant director. Became director in July, 1934.
Paramount, Hollywood. Cameraman, 1920-22, "Puritan
Passions" and "Grit," Film Guild. Cameraman, series
of Clara Bow features, and "Capital Punishment. ' B. P.
Schulberg. Cameraman. "New Commandment," First Na-
tional, New Y'ork. Assistant director, "The Dancer of
Paris," "Blue Beard's Seven Wives," "The Reckless
Lady." First National, New York. Assistant director.
Paramount. Hollywood, approximately forty features, amon^
them in 1934 "A Farewell to Arms." Director. "Home
on the Range." "Good Dame," "Search for Beauty."
"Shoot the Works." "Thirty Day Princess," "You're
Telling Me." Paramount. 1934. In 1935: "The Bride
Comes Home." "Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In
1936: "F Man," "Valiant is the Word for Carrie,"
Paramount.
JACOBSON, SAM B.: General Production Manager.
Van Beuren Corp. D. New York. July 5. 1893; e. New
York: journalism at Columbia University. Entered pictures
in 1914; made 13 "Laemmle Novelties." one reel; origi-
nated, wrote, titled, supervised "Handicapped," "Foot-
prints," "Rag Doll." "Shadows," "Monkey Shines,"
Wooden Soldier." "Faces." "Bottles." "Half Holiday."
"Day Dreams," "Prodigal Pup." "Wash Line Romance,"
Wax Figures." Was in the air service. Before joining
Universal was in advertising business for himself. He origi-
nated and produced the Universal Newspaper Newsreel.
(1933) Transferred to Coast studio as associate producer.
1933: "Ladies Must Love," "Love, Honor and Oh! Baby,"
"Cross Country Cruise" and others. Joined Van Beuren
Corporation in 1934 as general production manager. Pro-
ducer of "Bring 'Em Back Alive," "Wild Cargo" and
other features in addition to cartoons, shorts and novelties
for RKO Van Beuren.
JACOBY, GEORGE: Director. In 1935: "The Czardas
Duchess." Ufa.
JACOBY, MICHEL: Writer. In 1936: screen play
"Two Against the World." Warner; wrote screen story
and collaborated on screen play "Charge of the Light
Brigade." Warner; original idea for "Here Com'es Car-
ter," WB.
JACOBY-BOY, MARTIN: b. Berlin, Germany. Aug.
31, 1883; e. high school and Academy of Arts in Ber-
lin. Paris and Rome; hy. collecting Chinese art work.
Was architect and advertising man. In 1918. art director
and studio architect. May-fihii. Joe May's production. In
1919 appointed technical general manager of production.
Later with Famous Players Lasky Corporation (EFA-
Berlin). Contracted as art adviser and art director for
projected Max Reinhardt production. Later production
represcrilative in Budapest and own production In Berlin
with sliorts and commercial pictures.
JACOCKS, DON: Circuit zone manager, b. May 2. 1901.
Married and has three children. Began in exhibition a«
an all-around man at the Garden, New Haven, where he
was uslier, bill poster and utility man. Went to New
York to become poster clerk for General Films. Returned
to New Haven to join MGM as shipping clerk and re-
winder. Next with Paramount in New Haven as shipper,
assistant booker and projectionist. Rejoined MGM In his
home town as booker and ofRce manager. Lined up with
the Hoffman Brothers circuit in New Haven as general
booker and assistant general manager, a post he held for
five years until Warner purchased Hoffman's interests. On
July 4, 1931, he was transferred to Warner home ofHce as
booker. He left to become assistant to George Skouras In
New York. Shortly after he was sent to the Fox West
Coast office In Los Angeles as assistant to Charles Skouras.
Rejoining Warner, he was made assistant to B. E. HotT-
man, general manager of the New England group the latter
had turned over to Warner. During iy:j'2-33 he was
appointed zone manager for Warner Newark theatres.
JACQUES, STANLEY C: Branch Manager, RKO-
Radio Pictures, Inc., Cincinnati. Ohio; b. Lexington, Ky..
January 14, 1893; married; e. high school graduate. Sold
clothing and traveled for shirt manufacturer. Was state
rights salesman for six months; then as Kentucky salesman
for Pathe Exchange. Inc. ; three months later promoted to
city salesman; four months later promoted to branch man-
ager; later district manager; then division sales manager,
with headquarters in New York. When RKO acquired
Pathe. wa.'? appointed Cincinnati branch manager.
JACQUET, FRANK: Actor. In 1936: Educational short
product.
JACQUIN, ABEL: Actor. In 1937: "Courrier-Sud"
(Snutlurii .Mail), Pathe Consortium Cinema.
Acfor. In 1936: "Too Many Par-
Motion Picture Al-
JADER, CALLEN:
rnts." Paramnunl.
JAFFE. AARON M.
manac. i
JAFFE, LEO: .\ssistant to treasurer. Abe Schneider,
Columbia. b. April 23. 1909; hy. reading, sports; e.
public scliool. New Y'ork Univ. ; married and has one
child. Entered industo' in 1930 in accounting depart-
ment of Columbia. Became traveling auditor, assistant
manager of sales, manager of sales accounting department.
JAFFE, SAM.: b. New York City, May 21, 1901.
Educated in New York, attended City college. Mother pro-
fessional. Stage experience in "Grand Hotel," "The Clod"
and others. Was manager of Paramount's production de-
partment until joining RKO in 1932, as associate producer.
In 1933: "Ace of Aces," Radio. In 1934 appeared in
"The Scarlet Emnress," Paramount. Also on stage. In
1937: "The Lost Horizon." Columbia.
JAGGER, DEAN: Actor, b. Lima, Ohio. November 7,
1903; h. 6 feet 2 inches; dark hair and eyes: w. 198
pounds; p. Lillie Mayberry and Albert Jagger. non-profes-
sionals; e. Collins, Indiana, and Wabash College at Craw-
fordsville. Indiana; hy. tennis and swimming Stage ex-
perience in the following: "Cappy Ricks." "Matt Peasley."
"Shepherd of Hills." "Young Matt." also stock leads and
in 1926 and 1927 in vaudeville with Alec B. Francis.
Played in "Woman from Hell." for Fox. in lead with
Mai-y Astor in 1928. In 1934-35: "You Belong to Me,"
"College Rhythm," "Home on the Range," "Behold M.v
Wife," "Wings in the Dark," "Car 99," "People Will
Talk," "Men Without Names," "Wanderer of the \\aste-
land." Paramount. In 1936: "Woman Trap." "13 Hours
by Air." Paramount; "Revolt of the Zombies," Academy;
"Pepper." "Star for a Night." 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Under Cover of Night." "Dangerous Number."
MGM; "Woman in Distress," Columbia.
JAKOBY, HANS: Art director. In 1937: "The Eternal
Mask," Mayer-Burstyn.
JAHR, ADOLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JAIRAJ. P.: Actor. b. Hyderabad, India. Sept. 28.
1909. h. 5 feet 10 inches; w. 160 poun^ls; brown hair,
brown eyes. hy. swjmraing and athletics. In 1930 played
male lead in "Triumph of Love" for Young India Pic-
tures. "My Hero." In 1931: joined Sharda Films. "The
Pearl." "She." "The Enemy." "Queen of Fairies." "The
Dance of Life," "All for Love."
JAKOV, 0.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are From Kron-
stadt," Amkino.
JAMES. ALAN: Director and writer. JIade "Fire-
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brand," 1923; six westerns for Goldstone Productions
1924; one for Ambassador Pictures, both state rights. In
1925-29: made pictures for Goldstone. Davis, Chester-
field, Pathe. Lumas, Elbee and others. In 1932: wrote
story and directed "Come On. Tarzan." World Wide. In
1933: "The Lone Avenger." World Wide; "Strawberry
Roan." wrote story, dialogue and directed "The Trail
Drive." directed "Gun Justice," Universal; wrote screen
play and directed "King of the Arena." Universal; di-
rected "Tombstone Canyon." "Fargo Express." "Phantom
Thunderbolt." World Wide. In 1931: directed "Wheels of
Destiny," "Smoking Guns." "Honor of the Range." Uni-
versal. In 1935: wrote screen play and directed "When
a Man Sees Red." Universal; "Valley of Wanted Men."
Conn. In 1937: collaborated on direction "Dick Tracy."
Republic serial.
JAMES, ALF. : (See 193fi-37 Jlolion Picture Almanac.)
JAMES, ARTHUR: b. Pennsylvania. September 25,
1881; e. Germantown academy, Collins Street Classical,
Hartford, Bucknell university, 1901 brief law course.
"Philadelphia North American" staff in 1901; 1902,
"New York American"; 1904, "New York Morning World"
and "Evening Mail," writing politics: 1905. city editor of
"Morning Telegraph"; 1906, city and Sunday editor until
1914; Mutual Film Corporation, 1914 to 1915. director of
advertising and publicity; Metro director of advertising and
publicity and director of scenario department until 1919;
that year to 1921, director of advertising and publicity for
William Fox; 1921 to 1923, editor In chief of "Moving
Picture World"; 1923, founded "Motion Pictures Today"
and continued as president and editor until 1929; purchased
"Exhibitors Daily Review" In 1928, and on February 4.
1929, merged the two publications, becoming president of
Picture Publishers Corporation and editor and publisher of
the combined institutions. First lieutenant, seventh regi-
ment, machine gun; Episcopalian; Mason; democrat; mem-
ber of Newspaper Club, Longshore Country Club and
charter member of Adventurers Club and Saint David's
Society. Author of "Yellow Jackal." "The Spirit of
Broadway." "I Am the Motion Picture," "Credo" and
"Five Hundred Poems in Light Verse," published by
Hearst. First president, serving two terms, of the Asso-
ciated Motion Picture Advertisers; vice president and
member of the executive committee of the National Asso-
ciation of the Motion Picture Industry. Organized the
publicity departments of the American Tobacco Company.
DuPont Powder Company and the Singer Company for P,en
Hampton. Organized the recruiting drive in New York
City before the draft law. nation-wide publicity campaign
at the outbreak of the war for the food administration and
the Red Cross and many other activities.
JAMES, DAVID JOHN. Executive. Managing director
of cinema companies, director of Havana and Plaza
Cinemas, Romford. England. b. London, May 13. 18S7;
married; e. St. .John's. Pinsbury and Ystrad Meurig.
Wales. Grain merchant, managing director. James & Son
f Grain Merchants). Ltd.. business inherited from father.
I'Tnfered picture industry. 1926: purchased small hall now
replaced by one of Astoria group. Was on board of
Astoria group until sale to Paramount. Since has built
many super cinemas and acquired Cinema House. I^ondon.
converting property Into two theatres — "Studio Number
One" presenting exclusively Continental pictures and
"Studio Number Two." in sub-ground floor, a super news
reel program.
JAMES. FRANCIS: Actor, r.n. same. b. Melbourne,
Australia. Aus;. 18. 1907: h. 5 feet 11 inches: w. 141
pounds; dark brown hair, blue eyes; unmarried; hy. motor-
ing, tennis, squash rackets, \vritir.g: p. father. Melbourne
tobacco merchant; e. Leighton Park School. Reading and
Ralliol. Oxford. Stage before screen. Toured Canada and
American smalls. Films: "Mrs. Dane's Defense." Para-
mount-British: "Line Engaged," British Lion; "Luburnum
Grove." A.T.P.
JAMES, GARDINER: Actor, b. New York City: h. 5
feet 8 inches; light brown hair and dark brown eyes;
w. 139 pounds; e. Curtis School. New York City. Experi-
ence on stage with George Arllss, "Snow-Whlte." "The
Great Adventure," "Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,"
and others. Screen work with Essanay. Kalem. Edison
First National. Hodklnson, Metro, Vltagraph. also PDC,
Warner, First Division, Paramount. Pictures Include
"Souls Aflame," "Ladles at East." "Eager Lips," First
Division: "Kentucky Courage." First National; "The Big
Killings." Paramount: Marvin Swallow in "The Mating
Call." Caddo: "The Flying Fleet." MGM: "The Studio
^rurde^ Case." Paramount: "Dawn Pafrnl" (1930) F.N
In 19.35: "Captain Blood." FX. In 19.36: "Crash Dono-
van." V.
JAMES, GLADDEN: Actor, b. ZanesTllle. Ohio: h. 5
feet 11 Inches; light hair and blue eyes: w. 160 pounds:
e. Columbus, Ohio. Stage experience since the age of six.
later in many productions. Screen work with Metro, Fox,
Sclznlck, Signet Productions, Playgoers, Arrow, Paramount,
Phil Goldstone, F150, Pro-Dls-Co. Among his pictures are
"The Temptations of a Shop Girl," First Division; "Sweet
Sixteen," Rayart; "Adorable Cheat," "The Peacock Fan"
Chesterfield: "His Captive Woman," "Girl from Wool-
worth's (1929), First National. In 1936: "The Case
Against Mrs. Ames," Paramount.
JAMES, GORDON: Actor, r. n. Sydney Lynn; b. July
22. 1878; hy. golf, cricket, walking; p. Gordon James.
Janet Lynn, non-professionals: e. St. Helena College.
Soulhsea, England. On English stage since 1896. Made
.screen debut in 1929 in "Atlantic." BIP. When the Tom
Walls-Ralph Lynn farces were transferred to the screen by
B & D. repeated his original stage roles, including
"Plunder" and "Tons of Money" (1930). In 1932:
"Thark" and "A Night Like This." "Cuckoo in the Nest."
"A Cup of Kindness." "Stormy Weather." "Pot Luck."
Brother of Ralph Lynn, English comedian. In 1935:
"Dirty Work," Gaumont-British. Under contract, Capitol
Films. In 1937: "Pagliacci," UA; "Land Without
Music," "For "Valour."
JAMES, RIAN: Writer and director, b. Eagle Pass,
Texas, Oct. 3, 1899; h. 5 feet, 9 Inches: brown hair and
grey eyes; w. 154 pounds; p. non-professionals: <■. grammar
school ; div. ; hy. guns and dogs. Columnist, Brooklyn
Daily Ea^le, seven years. Foreign correspondent Interns
tlonal News Service; newspaper reporter, parachute jumper
and stunt man; Foreign Newspaper Feature salesman: air
mail pilot (N.A.T.) : soldier (Lieutenant First Division
Air Corps); vaudeville actor: author 14 fictions, three non-
flction books: historian three British East Africa archae-
logical expeditions. Books Include "Love Is A Racket."
"Crooner." "Hat Check Girl," "White Parade," "Little
World." "Some Call It Love," "Loudmouth," "Ladles In
Waiting," "Dining In New York." "All About New
York." Wrote "Lawyer Man." "Forty-Second Street."
"Central Airport." "Mary Stevens. M.D.." "Private
Detective 62." "Love Is A Backet." "Crooner." "Para-
chute Jumper." "She Had To Say Yes." Warner Brothers
1932-33; in 1934: "Bedside," "Dragon Murder Case '
"The Big Shakedown." Warner Bros.; wrote, directed.
"Best of Enemies." Fox (1933) : wrote, produced, "Gift
O'Gah." Universal, 1934. In 1934: "The Wlilte Parade,"
"Helldorado." Fox. In 1935: "It Happened in New-
York." Universal; "Redheads on Parade," "Little World,"
Fox: "Radio Revels," "To Beat the Band." "We're Only
Human." RKO. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "The
Witness Cliair." "Walking On Air," RKO.
JAMES, ROY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on "Rocky
.Mountain Mystery." Paramount. In 1937: "We're on the
Jury." RKO-Radlo.
'The Texas Ram-
JAMES, STUART: Actor. In 1935
bier." Spectrum Pictures.
JAMES. WALTER: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JAMES. WILL: Writer, r. n. William Roderick. Tn
1933 wrote novel and appeared in "Smoky." Fox. In
1934: collaborated on story "Lone Cowboy." Paramount.
JAMEYSON, H. E.: District Manager. Wichita. Kan.,
for Fox Midwest Theatres; b. Denver, Col.. Oct. 20. 1894;
e. high school. Kansas City; law school: S.M.A.TJ. of
Texas. 1918; married. From 1915 to 1918 was salesman
and assistant branch manager. Pathe Exchange. From
1918 to 1932 was associated with advertising and theatre
management. Since 1932 has been district manager for
Fox Midwest Theatres. Wichita district.
JAMIESON. HAZEL: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
/creen play, "Dangerous Waters," Universal.
JAMISON, BUD: Actor, b. Vallejo. Cal.. 1894; h. 6
/eet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 270 pounds: e. San
Francisco. Stage career: Four years In vaudeville and
stock. Screen career: Essanay. Rolin -Pathe. Harold Lloyd.
Universal, Fox. Pathe. Sterling; "Jake the Plumber."
FRO; "Buck Privates." Universal: "The Chaser." First
National: Hnney Sullivan In "The Grand Parade" (1930).
Pathe: "Traffic" (1930), Pathe. Folly Comedies, second
series. In 1936: "Ticket to Paradise." Republic. In
1937: Columbia short product.
JAMISON. C. v., MRS.: Writer. In 19:i6: novel
"Toinette's Phillip." which was tlic basis of "Rainbow
on the River." RKO-Radlo.
JANE. BABY: Child actress, r. n. Juanlta Quigley.
b. Hollywood. June 24. 1931. At 2% appeared lit a
short, "Gimme My Quarter Back." Appeared In "In
Love with Life," Invincible: "We're Rich Again." RKO;
"Have a Heart." MGM: "Imitation of Life" and "The
Man Who Reclaimed His Head." Universal. In 1935:
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"Straight from the Heart," "Alias Mary Dow," Universal.
In 1936: "Biff Raff," MGU.
JANIS, DOROTHY: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JAMS, ELSIE: Actress and Writer, r. n. Elsie Bler-
bower. b. Columbus, Ohio, 18S9; stage career: musical
comedy, vaudeville. Entered motion pictures as actress
and to write. Wrote original story for "Close Harmony. '
in which Buddy Rogers and Nancy Carroll starred for
Paramount. in Vitaphone shorts for Warner Bros. In
1934: associated with stage production, "New Faces."
JANNEY, LEON: Actor. b. Ogden, Utah, April 1,
1917 ; e. public schools in Hollywood and graduate of
Hollywood professional school; hy. collecting stamps, borse-
back riding, tennis and study of Latin. Had stage experi-
ence at age of 2 years on Pantages and Orpheum Circuit.
Entered pictures In 192(5. Has appeared with Marlon
Uavies in "Old Dutch"; Lillian Gish in "The Wind."
Was featured lead in Spanish and English version of "Our
Gang" comedy. Featured In "Courage," "Hand Full of
Clouds," and the lead in "Fathers Son." Played with
George Arllss In "Old English." Also "Doorway to Hell,"
"The Sin Flood." Was under contract to Warner Bros.
Free lancer. "Penrod and Sam," First National; "Police
Court,' Monogram. In 1933 appeared in Universal short
product. In 1935: appeared in Theatre Guild production
of Bernard Shaw's "The Simpleton of Unexpected Isles,"
and signed for "Parade" on New York stage.
JANNEY, WILLIAM: Actor, r. n. William Preston
Janney; b. New York City, February 15, 19U8; h. 5 feet
10 inches; dark brown eyes and hair; w. 145 pounds;
e. New York and Hollywood, specializing In English liter»-
ture: hy. swimming, tennis. Has lived in New York and
Hollywood. Stage experience in "Merton of the Movlei,"
starring Glenn Hunter; created title role In "Tommy,"
which he played in New York and on tour. Entered pic-
tures in December, 1928. Pictures include "Salute," Fox;
"Coquette," United Artists; "Mexican Rose" (1929),
Columbia; "Dawn Patrol" (1930), "The Right of Way"
(1930), First National; "Y'oung Desire" (1930), Univerial;
"Those Who Dance," Warner Bros.; "The Girl Said No"
(1929), MGM; In 1931: "Shooting Straight," Radio; "The
Pay-Off," and "Cimarron," Radio; "Girls Demand Excit*-
ment," Fox; In 1931: "Meet the Wife," Columbia; "Th«
Man Who Played God," First National; "Wild Horse
Stampede," Columbia; (1933) "King of the Wild Horses,"
Columbia; "Terror Aboard," Paramount; "Secret of the
Blue Room." Universal; "Should Ladies Behave?" MGM.
In 1934: "As the Earth Turns," Warner; "A Modern
Hero," First National. In 1935: "Great Hotel Murder,"
Fox; "Sweepstake Annie," "Born to Gamble," Liberty;
"Bonnie Scotland." MGM. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold," U;
"Sitting on the Moon," Republic; "Hopalong Cassidy
Returns," Paramount.
JAN NIG, HANS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JANNINGS, EIHIL: Actor, b. Brooklyn, N. T., July
26, 1886; h. 6 feet; light brown hair and brown eyes;
w. 200 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. Zurich, Switzerland
and Gorlitz; received his stage training working at the
Gorlitz theatre and traveling with roving stock company;
m. Gussle Hill, European variety star, now retired; hy.
gardens and pets and the theatre. He did various odd Jobs
and played bits as a boy with the Gorlitz theatre in
Germany; traveled with a stock company going from place
to place throughout the German provinces in wagons; also
a member of a stock company at Gardelegen theatre, Gar-
delegen, Germany, and stock companies at Bremen, Leipzig
and Mainz; with the Damstadt Royal theatre. Berlin, play-
ing role in Shakespearean, Ibsen, Schiller, Goethe and
Strlndberg. He was Induced by Ernst Lubltsch to enter
motion pictures in 1915, playing roles while continuing
his stage work; then left the speaking stage entirely for
pictures. He has appeared in "Madame DuBarry," "Pas-
sion," which was his first important picture to be shown
in America; "Deception," "The Loves of Pharaoh," "Peter
the Great," "Faust," "The Last Laugh," and "Variety,"
all Ufa productions. For Paramount he has made "The
Way of All Flesh." "The Street of Sin," "The Last
Command," "The Patriot" and "Sins of the Fathers." In
(1929) "Betrayal," Paramount; "Fighting the White Slave
Traffic," Bertad Pictures; "Betrayal" (1929), Paramount;
"The Blue Angel": (1932), "The Tempest," Ufa. In
1934: "Der Schwarze Walflsch." In 1935: "Der Alte und
der Junge Konig," N.D.D.S. In 1936: "Traumulus,"
Syndikat Film.
JANS, HARRY: Actor. In 1936: "Special Investigator,"
■•Two In Kevolt," "The Last Outlaw," "Grand Jury."
"Don't Turn 'Em Loose," "Smartest Girl In Town,"
"Racing Lady," RKO-Radlo; "Charlie Chan at the Race
Track," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Don't Tell the
Wife," RKO-Radio.
JANS & WHALEN: Actors. Vitaphone No. 901, "Two
Good Boys Gone Wrong." In 1935: Universal short prod-
uct.
JANSSEN, ELSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
In 1937: "Masquerade
JANSSEN, WALTER: Actor.
In Vienna," George Kraska.
JANUARY, LOIS: Actress, r. n. Laura Lois January;
b. Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 5, 1913; h. 5 feet. 4 inches;
dark browix hair and blue-grey eyes; e. grammar schools
Texas, Florida and Los Angeles, and Virgil Junior High
School and Marlborough School for Girls, Los Angeles;
hy. singing and dancing. Danced professionally for Ruth
St. Denis in Florida, and with Jan Garber's orchestra in
Coral Gables, Fla. Appeared in amateur and little theatre
groups, then played in "Boy Friend" comedy films, and
Zasu Pitts and Thelma Todd short comedies. Toured with
Warner Brothers 42nd Street special train as singer and
dancer. Upon return to Hollywood, entered Universal
Studio Junior Stock Company. Featured in plays at Pasa-
dena Playhouse, and given long term Universal contract.
Films include 1933: "By Candlelight," 1934: "I Like It
That Way," several Warren Doane comedies, "Only Yes-
terday," "Beloved" and "Madame Spy," all Universal. In
1936: "One Rainy Afternoon," UA; "Border Caballero,"
Puritan. In 1937: "Vogues of 1938," Walter Wanger.
JARACZ, STEFAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JARNIGAN, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JARNINSKI, AMELIJA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
JARRATT, ARTHUR WILLIAM: Director, Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, film and variety booking con-
troller for Gaumont British Pictures Corporation. e.
London.
JARRATT, JANICE: Actress, b. Oct. 19, 1914, Jack-
sonville, Texas; h. 5 feet 3 inches; w. 108 pounds; green
eyes and blonde hair; p. non-professional; e. \Vllliam
Travis elementary schival. the Mark Twain junior high
school, and Kimaline's Business College. BefoK enter-
ing motion pictures did modeling work in New York.
Was "Sweetheart of the Texas Centennial" held in Dallas
in 1936. Signed by Universal.
JARREAU, HUNTER: Motion picture editor and busi-
ness manager, Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Alexandria,
La.; b. Alexandria, La., October 17, 1875; e. public
schools and newspaper work ; m. Blanche Adams.
JARRETT, ART: Radio singer. Writer, Actor, b.
Marysville, Cal., February 5, 1888; m. Eleanor Holm.
Universal's Radio Star Reels (1932-33). Co-author,
'Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal. Appeared in "Ace
of Aces," Radio; "Dancing Lady," MGM; "Sitting
Pretty." Paramount. In 1933: "Let's Fall In Love,"
Columbia. In 1934: "Riptide," MGM.
JARRETT, DAN: Writer and actor. In 1933: col-
laborated on "Her First Mate," Universal. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play. "The Cowboy Millionaire." "Hard
Rock Harrigan," Fox; "Thunder Mountain," Whispering
Smith Speaks," 20th Century-Fox; appeared in "The Cow-
boy Millionaire," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play, "The Calling of Dan Matthews," "Mine With the
Iron Door," Columbia; "Border Patrolman." "O'Malley of
the Mounted," 20th Century-Fox; "Let's Sing Again."
"Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated on
adaptation and screen play "Park Avenue Logger," RKO-
Radio; collaborated on screen play "Secret Valley," 20th
Century-Fox.
JAiRVIS, BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JARVIS, E. B.: Editor. In 1936: "Spy 77," First
Division.
JARVIS. SYDNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JASMYN, JOAN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
lyrics, "Freshman Love," "Times Square Elayboy," WB.
JASON, LEIGH: Director, b. New York City, 1904;
e. Columbia University. New York City. Presided over
Little Theatre group in Los Angeles, working in all
branches of production except camera work; under contract
to Universal in 1927-28; directing for Tiffany in 1929;
directing novelty shorts for RKO release. Directed various
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Netv York City
Putter Studios
Beachtvood Drive, Hollywood
NOW PRODUCING AT
PINEWOOD STUDIOS
IVER, BUCKS, ENG.
Jest Completed
*^ JERICHO"
ti^itb PAUL ROBESON
HENRY WILCOXEN
WALLACE FORD
PRINCESS KOUKA
and 15,000 CAMELS
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HENRI THE FIRST {of Haiti)
with Mr. Robeson, ivho is under exclusive
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shorts and features for Paramount, American Exhibitors,
Goldwyn, Realart, TilTany and FBO; pictures include "The
Shield of Honor," "The Lone Eagle," and "The Third
Alarm," Tififany. In 1933: "High Gear," Hollywood. In
1936: "Love On a Bet," "That Girl fiom Paris." RKO.
JASON. SYBIL: Child player, b. Nov. 23, 1929, In
I'apetown, South Africa, p. Jack and JIary Jacobs. When
3, played in "Barnacle Bill," with Archie Pitt. "Little
Big Shot." "I Found Stella Parish," "The Singing Kid."
Warner; "Changing of the Guard," Vitaphone; "The Cap-
tain's Kid," "The Great OMalley," WB.
JASON, WILL: Music Composer. With Val Burton
wrote music and lyrics "Melody Cruise," 1933, Radio; and
"Girl Without A Room," Paramount. In 1934: collab-
orated on music and lyrics of "Cockeyed Cavaliers," RKO.
JAVOR. PAUL: Actor, b. Arad. Hungary, Jan. 31.
1902; dark hair and brown eyes; p. non-professionals: c.
graduated from Arad High School; m. Olga Landesmann;
hy. horseback riding. Acted on provincial stage from
1920 to 1930, then leading man at the Vlgszinhaz (Gaiety
Theatre). Budapest. On screen, in 1930: "Only a Little
Girl," Blue Idol," SchifTer productions; In 1931:
"Hyppolite, the Lackey," Szamek; in 1933: "Wine."
Stylus production; "Aunt Isa." Fedak production;
"Bakoczi March." City production. In 1934: "The
Romance of Ida," City production; "Emmy," Muveszfllm
production. In 1935: "Students of Iglo," Echo produc-
tion; "Thanks for Knocking Me Over." Hermes pro-
duction; "The Plain Girl." Harmonia Productions; "Miss
President," "Addressee Unknown," Muveszfllm Produc-
tions; "I Can't Live Without Music," "The New Squire,"
Hirsch and Tsuk Productions. In 193(5: "Two Hundred
a Month," Mozgokepipari Prod. ; "Half-Price Honeymoon."
Lux Prod.; "Sister Maria," Pallas Prod. In 193?: "Pay
Up, Madame." Focus Prod. All Alms in Hungarian
language, made in Budapest.
JAY, ERNEST: Actor. In 1936: "Broken Blossoms,"
Twickenham. In 1937: "O.H.M.S.." GB.
JAY, J. GRIFFIN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "Too Tough to Kill." "Air Hawks," Colum-
bia; screen play "The Hawk," Herman Wohl.
JAY. RONALD LOUIS: Proprietor, Jays Film Service,
b. Glasgow, Scotland. Feb. 7, 1901; e. Albert Road Acad-
emy; Royal Technical College. Glasgow; Glasgow Univer-
sity. At 12 years of age gave cinema entertainment on
old Pathe projector to school chums. Studied cinema-
tography with view to producing motion pictures. Has
produced many pictures, nature studies and industrial
films. Still producing industrial films and Is also Scottish
road show agent for Western Electric, distributing and
projecting propaganda sound films and complete sound film
entertainments to universities, schools, literary societies.
JAY, WILLIAM WOLFE: Executive, b. London, Eng-
land, April 10, 1S92; married. From 1909 to 1914 was
exhibitor and with African Trust; after war service was
Yorkshire branch manager of Phillips Film Co. ; 1922.
sales manager, FBO (Theatre Furnishing) ; 1923, branch
manager (Yorks) Fox Film Co.; in 1926 returned to
FBO, as Lancashire branch manager; and in 1930 joined
Radio Pictures (England) as Liverpool branch manager;
assistant sales manager; now sales manager.
JEAN, SALLY LUCAS: Health Education Consultant;
Lecturer, b. Towson, Md,, June 18, 1878; p. George B.
and Emilie Watkins (Selby) Jean; e. Maryland State
Normal School; graduate, Maryland Homeopathic Hospital
Training School for Nurses, Baltimore; hon. A.M. Bates
College. Organizer and director of child health organiza-
tion; director health education division. American child
Health Association. Fellow, American Public Health As-
sociation; life member, N.E.A. ; World Federation of
Educational Associations. Club: National Arts. Permanent
address: National Arts Club, New York City.
JEANS, MARJORIE: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
scenario "Living Dangerously." ABP.
JEANS. URSULA: Actress, b. Simla. India. May 5.
1906; golden hair, blue eyes; e. Royal Academy of Dra-
matic Art. London. After touring with Owen Nares at
the age of 19. went on to the London stage. On screen In
1931: "The Love Habit," "The Flying Fool." B.I.P., and
"The Crooked Lady." Cast by Fox in "Cavalcade." going
from. England to Hollywood for that purpose. In 1933:
"T Lived With You." Twickenham Films: "Friday the
Thirteenth," Gainsborough. In 1937: "The Man in the
Mirror," Twickenham; "Dark Journey." UA.
JEAYES. ALLAN: Actor, b. London, England, Jan.
19. 1889; h. 6 ft.: w. 188 pounds; brown hair and brown
eyes: hy. riding and writing; e. public school; is married.
On English stage since 1908. First British talker, "The
Hate Ship" 1930, BIP. In "The Ghost Train" 1931.
(laiiisboiiiugh; "All the Winners" 1933. "Paris Plane"
1933. "The Song of the Plough" 1933. and "Colonel
Blood," "The Impassive Footman." 1932, ATP; "Red
Ensign," "The Camels Are Coming," 1934, all Gaumont-
British. In 1934: "Catherine the Great," "Scarlet
Pimpernel," London-United Artists. In 1935: "Elizabeth
of England," BIP; "King of the Damned," Gaumont-
British. In 1936: "Doomed Cargo." "His Lordship," GB ;
"Rembrandt," UA. In 1937: "Elephant Boy," UA;
"Knight Without Armour," "Action for Slander," "The
General Goes Tno Far." Under contract to Alexander
Korda.
JEFFERIS, A. B.: Exhibitor, Piedmont Theatre,
Piedmont. Mo.; b. Divernon, III.. May 2. 1901: e. high
school, electrical engineering; married. Was manager of
coal mining company. Was projectionist, now owner of
Piedmont Theatre, Piedmont, Mo.
JEFFERSON, L. V.: Writer. In 1931: story "Pueblo
Terror," "Trails of the Golden West," Cosmo. In 1935:
story "Riddle Ranch," Beaumont; screen play "$20 a
Week," Ajax,
JEFFERSON, THOMAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
JEFFREY, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Ahnanac.)
JEFFREYS, ELLIS: Actress, r.n. same. b. Ceylon,
May 17, 1877; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 140 pounds; brown
hair, brown eyes; widow; p. non -professional. Stage and
screen artist. Films: "Lilies of the Field" (1934). B. &
D. ; "Willie Parents Sleep," (1935). B. & D. : "Lime-
light" (1935), Herbert Wilcox; "Eliza Comes to Stay"
(1936), Twickenham.
JEFFRIES, DOUGLAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
JEFFRIES, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JEFFRIES, OLIVER: Writer. In 1935: original story,
■■Reckless," JIGM.
"JEMIMA, AUNT": Singer, r. n. Tess Gardel. Has
sung on stage in "Show Boat." on radio and In vaude-
ville. In 1934 appeared m "Stand Up and Cheer," Fox.
In 1936: Vitaphone short product.
JENCIK, J.: Dance director. In 1936: "Janosik"
(French Motion Picture Corp.).
JENKINS, ALLEN: Actor, r. n. Al McGonegal. b.
New York, April 9, 1900; married; e. German and High
School; p. professionals. Stage experience in "What
Price Glory," "Bain," "The Last Mile," 'The Front
Page," "Five Star Final," then "Blessed Eyent." which
role won him a Warner contract. On screen: "Blessed
Event," "Three On a Match," "I Am A Fugitive from
A Chain Gang," "42nd Street," "Employees Entrance."
"Hard to Handle," "Ladies They Talk About." all
Warner, and in 1933: "Silk Express," "Bureau of Miss-
ing Persons," "The Keyhole," "The Mayor of Hell,"
Warner; "Tomorrow at Seven," "Professional Sweetheart,"
Radio; Vitaphone short product; "Havana Widows," First
National. In 1934: "I've Got Your Number." "Jimmy
the Gent." "The Merry Frinks," Warner; "Twenty Mil-
lion Sweethearts," "Happiness Ahead," "The Big Shake-
down," "Bedside," First National; "Whirlpool." Colum-
bia. In 1935: "Sweet Music," "While the Patient
Slept," "A Night at the Ritz," "I Live for Love," "Miss
Pacific Fleet," Warner; "Case of the Curious Bride."
"Page Miss Glory," "The Irish in Us," "The Case of
the Lucky Legs," "Broadway Hostess," FN. In 1936:
"The Singing Kid." FN; "Sins of Man," 20th Century-
Fox; "Sing Me a Love Song," "Cain and Mabel," "Three
Men on a Horse," WB. In 1937: "Ready, Willing and
Able," "Marked Woman," WB.
JENKINS, FELIX A.: Secretary and General Attorney,
20th Centurv-Fox Jilm Corporation; b. Pelham Manor.
N. Y. , November 22, 1889; married; p. Henry E. and
Eugenie Alger Jenkins; e. Montclair High School; Uni-
versity of Virginia Law School. General practice of law
in New York City. Entered Fox Film's legal depart-
ment, January, 1928.
JENKINS. JOHN CURTIS: Field representative of
Motion Picture Herald, b. Niles. Mich.. February 28.
1858: h. 5 feet 10 Inches; gray hair and dark eyes; w. 170
pounds; p. Mary and John Jenkins, non-professionalf
e. Lake Village schools and Central Indiana Normal at
Danville. Ind. ; m. Anna Marlon McGlll, non-professional;
hy. fishing. Has been field representative for the Qulgley
weekly publication for 12 years, also writes column of
comment.
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JENKS. FRANK: Actor. In 1936: "Fonow the Fleet,"
"Tlie Witness Thalr." "The Last Outlaw," "Walking on
Air." "Don't Turn 'Em Loose," "We Who Are About
to Die," "That Girl from Paris," UKO-Badio. In 1937:
"When's Your Birthday?", BKO-Badio.
JENKS, SI: Actor. Began theatrical career 45 years
ago when he ran auay from home and joined Diamond
.lack's medicine show, Norristown, I'a. Was associated
svith Professor Gelason, horse trainer. Traveled over
North America with circuses and vaudeville teams. In
1910 played on Broadway in "Get Rich Quick Walllng-
ford" for 55 weeks. After more vaudeville and other
stage engagements, went to Hollywood in 1920. Films
include "Naughty Marietta," MGM ; "Stand Up and
Cheer," "Charlie Chan's Courage," ".Judge Priest," "Dr.
Bull" and "Mr. Skitch." In 1934: appeared in "Sixteen
Fathoms Deep," Monogram. In 1935: "Fighting Shadows."
Columbia; "Another Face," RKO. In 1930: "Captain
.January." 20th Century-Fox; "Special Investigator," RKO-
Radio; "Follow Your Heart," "The President's Mystery,"
Republic. In 1937: RKO-Radio short product; "Don't Tell
the Wife," "The Outcasts of Puker Flat," RKO-Radio.
JENNER, WILLIAM H.: Producer and Distributor,
b. Evansville, Ind., March 5, 1890; e. Evansville, (nd. ;
hy. golf. Formerly stage director, branch manager of
United Artists at Boston, George Kleine, Chicago, and
Pathe, Los Angeles. In 1916 manager of circuit theatres
in Chicago. His production wcTk: on Harry Langdon-
Flrst National unit, when he produced "Tramp. Tramp,
Tramp," "The Strong Man," "Long Panta" ; now with
Wheeler-Jenner Corporation.
In 1930: "Song of the
JENNINGS. AL: Actor.
Gringo," GN.
JENNINGS, DEV: Special effects photographer. In
193(i: collaborated on "Rhythm on the Range," Para-
mount.
JENNINGS, DeWITT: Actor. r. n. DeWitt Clarke
Jennings; b. Cameron, Mo., June 21, 1879; h. 6 feet; dark
hair and hazel eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Georgia and Oliver
Salmon, non-professionals; e. St. Mark's academy, and at
Laramie, Wyo., college; m. Ethel Conroy, professional, and
has three children (2 boys, 1 girl) ; hy. automobiles, swim-
ming and golf. Stage experience with stock company in
New York City; with James O'Neil in "Within the Law,"
and in "The Thirteenth Chair," "Women in Boom 13,"
"Under Cover," "The Red Dawn." Entered pictures In
1920, appearing in such pictures as "McFadden's Flats,"
"Name the Man," "The Great Mail Robbery," "Home
Made," "The Night Flyer," "Marry the Girl," "The
Unbroken Purple," "Within the Law," "Alibi," "Trial
of Mary Dugan" and "The Valiant." Appeared in 1929
In "The Crash," "Seven Footprints to Satan," First
National; "Red Hot Speed." Universal; in 1930 In "In
the Next Room," First National; "The Captain of the
Guard," "Night Ride," Universal; "Those Who Dance,"
Warner. In 1933: "One Year Later," Allied; "Police
Car 17," Columbia. In 1934: "Massacre," First National:
"Little Man. What Now?," Universal. In 1935: "A
Dog of Flanders," RKO; "Murder On a Honeymoon."
"Village Tale," BKO; "Mary Jane's Pa," First National;
"Mutiny on the Bounty." MGM. In 1936: "Sins of
Man." "The Crime of Dr. Forbes," 20th Century-Fox;
"Kelly the Second," MGM; "We Wlio Are About to Die."
BKO-Radio; "The Accusing Finger," Paramount. In
19,37: "That I May Live," "Nancy Steel is Missing."
2flth Century-Fox. Died February, 1937.
JENNINGS, GORDON: Head of Special Effects and
Title Printing Departments, Paramount in Hollywood, b.
Salt Lake City. Utah; e. Salt Lake City. Europe and
attended University of Utah to continue his engineering
studies. Did camera work. In 1933 collaborated on tech-
nical efTects, "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In
1935: "The Crusades," "The Big Broadcast of 1936,"
"Peter Ibbet.^on," "Annapolis Farewell," "Every Night
at Eight." "Shanghai." "Smart Girl." "Give Us This
Night," Paramount. In 1936: special photographic effects
"Rhythm on the Range." "The Big Broadcast of 1937";
collaborated special effects "The Plainsman," Paramount.
JENNINGS, JUDSON T. : Librarian, b. Schenectady.
N. Y., Sept. 24. 1872; p. Charles Edward and Elizabeth
Ann Jennings; e. Union College, Schenectady and New
York State Library School ; m. Eleanor McKelvey. With
New York State Library, 1889-1903; librarian Carnegie Free
Library. Duquesne, Pa., 1903-06; director's assistant. New
York State Library. 1906-07; librarian, Seattle Public
Library, since October, 1907. Was impartial member of
Seattle Grievance Board under NRA.
JENNINGS, MAXINE: Actress. b. Salem, Ore.; h.
5 ft. 8 in.; w. 123 lbs.; red hair and blue eyes; h. char-
coal sketches. Won title of "Miss Oregon." Played on
stage in "Godless Girl." and others. In 1936: "Chatter-
box," "Muss 'Em Up," "Follow th.e Fleet," "The Wit-
ness Chair." "The Last Outlaw," "Walking on Air,"
"Don't Turn 'Em Loose," "Make Way for a Lady," "To
Beat the Band." "Old Man Rhythm," "Another Face."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "We're on the Jury," "The Green
Shadow," RKO-Radio.
JENNINGS, TALBOT: Writer. b. Shoshone. Idaho;
p. non-professionals; e. Harvard. M.A. ; married. Wrote
plays for three years for New York stage, including "No
More Frontier." "This Side Idolatry," and others. In
1935: collaborated on screen play, "Mutiny on the
Bounty," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play.
"The Good Earth," and adaptation. "Romeo and Juliet,"
and "Marie Antoinette." MGM.
JENNINGS, WILLIAM R.: Executive, Cine Teatro
Olimpia, S. A., Mexico City, Mexico; D. Mexico City.
Feb. 3, 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Jennings; e. B. S..
Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University, 1930; div.
Was in til production with Vaqueros-Major Oil Co., Ltd.,
Los Angeles, Cal Was in sound production at RKO
Radio Pictures, Hollywood, Cal., two and a half years.
JENSEN. AKE: Player. In 1935: "Sangen Till
Heine." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
JENSEN, EMIL C: President and General Manager.
Arlcinema Associates, Inc. : and eastern representative
Pickford Corporation; b. Brooklyn. N. Y., February 23.
1892. Architect student from 1906-12; salesman and assist-
ant manager Kineraacolor Company. 1912-15; branch man-
ager, division manager and field manager of World Film
Company 1915-18; sergeant-major in LI. S. Army. 1918-19;
division manager of Goldwyn Pictures. 1919-21; field man-
ager of FBO 1921-24; vice-president and sales manager,
Inspiration Pictures 1924-32; vice-president. Patrician Pic-
tures, Ltd. 1932-36; eastern representative, Pickford-Lasky
Prod.. Inc.. 1936-37.
JENSEN, EULALIE: Actress, b. St. Louis, Mo.; h. 5
feet 8 inches; dark brown hair and eyes; w. 155 pounds:
e. Loretta academy, St. Louis, Mo., and college in Oxford,
Ohio: liy. outdoor sports, batiking and painting. Stage
experience includes "L'Aiglon" and musical comedy. Screen
appearances Include roles in "Wine of Youth," "Thunder-
ing Herd," "Uncle Tom's Cabin," "Freckles," "Mother
Machree," "She Goes to War," "Baggage Smashers,"
•Eyes of the World" (1930), United Artists; "Never the
Twain Shall Meet," "Up Pops the Devil," "Arrowsmith,"
"Union Depot," "Hatchet Man."
J EPSON, HELEN: Actress, opera star. b. Akron.
Ohio; e. Curtiss Institute. In 1937: "The Goldwyn
Follies."
JERAULD, JAMES M.: Trade Journalism, b. Valley
Falls, R. I., April 2, 1894; e. Cumberland high school.
Brown university. Reporter, Pawtucket (R. I.) Times,
New Bedford Standard, Providence Journal. Sporting editor,
political writer, news editor, Newark News. Secretary and
campaign manager, mayor of Newark. Publicity manager.
Famous Players Astoria Studio, two years. Personal repre-
sentative, the late Fred Thomson, one year. Publicity
manager. Fox Film Corp.. 1928-31. Now managing editor
Motion Picture Daily.
JEROME. M. K.: Composer, b. New York City. July
18, 1894. p. George and Sarah Jerome; married, has
two children, e. New York. h. 5 feet 8 inches ; w. 16(1
pounds; brown hair, brown eyes. hy. golf and cards.
Staff writer for Waterson. Berlin & Snyder. Composer
of "Freshman Love." "Jloonlight on the Prairie," "Song
of the Saddle." "Treachery Bides the Range," "On
Secret Service," "The Changing of the Guard," "OUl
Glory," Warner; collaborated on music and lyrics "Smart
Blonde," "Here Comes Carter." WB. In 1937: col-
laborated on music and lyrics "Jlelody for Two," WB.
JERROLD, MARY: Actress, b. London, England, De-
cember 4. 1877. English actress, has played New York.
British films include "The W Plan" (1931), BIP; "The Last
Coupon" (1932), BIP; "The Blind Spot" (1932), Warner-
FN-British; "Perfect Understanding" (1932). Gloria
Swanson Production; "Friday the Thirteenth" (1933), Gau-
mont-British. In 1934: "The Lash." Radio-British: "Tlio
Great Defender." BIP. In 1935: "Doctor's Orders," BIP;
"Price of Wisdom," B & D; "Fighting Stock," "Jack of
.Ml Trades" and "Transatlantic Tunnel," GB.
JESKE, GEORGE: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
"Midniglit Patrol." Monogram. In 1935: story, "Sky-
hound." Puritan.
JESSEL, GEORGE: Actor and Song Writer, b. New
York City, April 3, 1898; m. Norma Talmadge, actress.
Stage exoerience began at the age of 9 as kiddie In Gus
Edwards' revue, has written many popular songs, "Oh,
How I Laugh When I Think How I Cried About You."
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Pictures Include "Private Izzy Murphy," "Sailor Izzy
Murphy," "Ginsberg the Great," Warner; "George Wash-
ington Cohen," TIflfany-Stahl; "Lucky Boy," Tiffany-Stahl;
■•Ilappy Days," "Love, Live and Laugh" (1929), Fox.
Wrote titles and dialogue for "Lucky Hoy," Tiffany-Stahl.
In 1936 : Vitaphone short product.
JESTER AND MOLE: Bicycle act. In 1935: "Here
Comes Cookie," Paramount.
JETER, GOETZE: Critic and columnist, Monitor-Index,
Moberly. Mo.; b. Moberly, Mo.. March 7, 1910; p. Mr. and
Mrs. I. M Jeter; e. high school. Has done special corre-
sponding for nearby papers, magazine articles appearing
in United States, England and India, and a novel, besides
daily newspaper work. Before newspaper work was as-
sistant manager of a theatre in Moberly.
JEVNE, JACK: Writer. In 1931: collaborated on screen
play "Honeymoon Lane." Paramount. In 1933: "I Cover
the Waterfront," United Artists; screen play "Easy Mil-
lions," Freuler. In 1934: lollaborated on screen play of
"Palooka," United Artists-Reliance. In 1936: collaborated
on "Our Relations," MGM; screen 5.tory "Mister Cin-
derella," MGM; collaborated on screen play "Kelly the
Second." MGM. In 1937: collaborated on story "Way
Out West," MGM.
JEWELL, EDWARD: Art director. In 1933: "Murder
on the Campus," "Twin Husbands," Chesterfield. In
1935: "The World Accuses." "Circumstantial Evidence,"
"The Girl Who Came Back," "Death from a Distance,"
"False Pretenses," Chesterfield; "Public Opinion." In-
vincible, In 1936: "Ring Around the Moon," "Missing
Girls," Chesterfield; "Three of a Kind," Invinciblei "In
His Steps," GN; "Rebellion," Crescent. In 1937: "Battle
of Greed," "Old Louisiana," Crescent.
JEWELL, ISABEL: Actress, b. Shoshonl, Wyo. In
1933 appeared In "Bondage," Pox; "Beauty for Sale,"
"Bombshell," "Day of Reckoning," MGM; "Counsellor-
at-Law." Universal; "Design for Living," Paramount;
"Advice to the Lovelorn," United Artlsts-20th Century. In
1934: "The Women in His Life," "Manhattan Melo-
drama," "Evelyn Prentice," MGM: "Here Comes the
Groom," Paramount; "Let's Be Ritzy," Universal. In
1935: "Times Square Lady," "The Casino Murder Case."
"Shadow of Doubt," "Mad Love." "A Tale of Two
Cities." MGM. In 1936: "Ceiling Zero," FN; "The
Leathernecks Have Landed." "Dancing Feet," Republic;
"Small Town Girl," MGM; "Big Brown Eyes," "Valiant
is the Word for Carrie." "Go West, Young Man," Para-
mount; "36 Hours to Kill," "Career Woman," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "The Man Who Lived Twice," Columbia. In
1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia; "Marked Woman,"
WB.
JEWETT, CHARLES TIMOTHY: News editor, the Her-
ald, Anderson, Ind. ; b. Warren County, Iowa, Oct. 17,
1875; e. Indianola, Iowa High School; attended Simp-
son College; special history and professional work; has
three sons and three daughters. Was with home town
weekly while In school. Circulation, Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Has been with Logansport, Ind., Journal, Terre Haute Star,
Public Officials Magazine, and Anderson Herald. News,
sports, theatre, art, and radio editor. Past president. In-
diana City Editors Association; past president, Indiana
Society Sons of the American Revolution. Member of In-
diana Republication Editorial Association, National Edu-
cation Association, Jewett Family of America, Inc.. Foun-
ders and Patriots, Illinois Society of 1812. Klwania.
JIGGS: Actor. In 1935: "New Adventures of Tarzan,"
Burroughs -Tarzan Enterprises.
JIMINEZ, SOLEDAD: Actress, b. Santander, Spain,
February 28, 1874; h. 5 feet 5 inches; brown and gray hair
and hazel eyes; w. 148 pounds: e. in convents; married;
by. bull flghtins. In pictures 21 years. First appearance
was in "The Mission Play," directed bv Raoul Walsh.
Appeared In such pictures as "The Cock-Eyed World."
"Arizona Kid" (1930), "Romance of the Bio Grande"
(1929), Pox; "The Texan," "Captain Thunder," "Billy
the Kid," "Devil Among Women." Spanish versions of:
"Resurrection," Universal; "Cat and Canary," Universal;
"Ten Cents a Dance," Columbia. In 1935: "Border-
town," Warner: "Rumba," Paramount; "The Cyclone
Ranger," Spectrum Pictures; "Under the Pampas Moon,"
Fox; "In Callente," FN. In 1937: "Man of the People,"
MGM.
JINDAS, E. R.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JINES, HENRY: Actor. In 1936: Educational short
product.
JOANNA, LINO DE: pen name Lldena; Writer. Doctor
at law. "HI Popolo dl Roma," Rome, Italy; b. Avelllno,
January 18, 1890; married. Assistant-editor of political
papers and cinematographic newspapers.
JOBY, HANS: Actor. In 1936: "Sons O' Guns," WB.
JOCHIM, ANDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JOE and ASBESTOS: Players. In 1937: Warner short
product.
JOFFEE, S. BERNARD: President and General Man-
ager, Revvot Corporation, operating Tower and Downtown
Theatres, Kansas City, Mo.; b. Kansas City, Mo., April
27, 1909; e. high school and commercial school; m. Kath-
arine Redman, dance director. From 1923 to 1928 was
with Liberty Theatre. Kansas City. From 1928 to 1934
was with Uptown Theatre, and in 1934 formed present
connection.
JOHANESON, BLAND: Motion Picture Editor of the
New York Dally Mirror.
JOHANN, ZITA: Actress, b. Temesvar, Hungary, July
14, 1904; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; w. 105 pounds; brown eyes
and brown hair; m. John Haussman, playwright. Stage
experience In "He Who Gets Slapped," "The Devil's Dis-
ciple" and others. On screen. In 1932, "The Struggle,"
United Artists; "The Mummy," Universal. In 1933:
"Laughing Boy," Universal; "Luxury Liner," Paramount:
"Tiger Shark," Warner-First National. In 1933: "The
Man Who Dared," Fox; "The Sin of Nora Moran,"
Majestic. In 1934: "Grand Canary," Fox.
JOHN, GEORG: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JOHNS, MERVYN: Actor, r.n. same. b. Pembroke,
Wales, Feb. 18, 1899; h, 5 feet 7 Inches; w. 140 pounds;
brown hair, blue eyes; married; hy. motoring; p. non-
professional: e. Llandovery College. Abandoned study of
dentistry for stage. Films: "Lady In Danger" (1934)
Gaumont-British; "The Guvnor" (1935). Gaumont-British;
"Foreign Affairs" (1935). Gainsborough: "Pot Luck"
(1936). Gainsborough; "Everything Is Thunder." GB;
"Dishonour Bright." Capitol; "In the Soup," Twicken-
ham; "Storm in a Tea-Cup," London Films.
JOHNSON. ADOLPH G.: Exhibitor. Previously served
three years with New Haven Building Lines Commission.
three years with New Haven Traffic Commission, four
years witli New Haven City Hall Building Commission.
Four years, city alderman. 1926, entered theatre In-
dustry. Now operates Garden, New Haven and Strand.
Hamden. Corn. Garden theatre operated under name.
Garden Theatre Company. Johnson sole owner. Strand
theatre operates as Johnson and Bobbins Corporation.
Johnson president. Served on Connecticut arbitration
board in connection with New Haven Film Board, three
years. Has been first vice-president of Connecticut
MPTO three years. Member of Board last four years.
Member of exhibitor committee.
JOHNSON, AGNES C: Writer. Adaptation on "Three
Wise Girls," Columbia, 1932; collaborated on story "Movie
Crazy," Paramount. In 1933: screen play "Headline
Shooter," RKO-Radio; collaborated on "Lucky Devils,"
RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on screen play "When
a Man's a Man," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play "Nobody's Fool," U.
JOHNSON, ADRIAN: Writer, b. KnoxvUle. Tenn.,
Jan., 1887; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; blonde hair and blue
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Robert and Ellen MacMahon
Johnson; m. Margaret C. Johnson; hy. walking and swim-
ming. Was commercial secretary before screen work. Has
been associated with over 100 pictures; In 1934 wrote
continuity and dialogue of "Found Alive," Ideal.
JOHNSON, ALLEN: Vice-president and general man-
ager, B and J Theatres, Inc.. operating Royal-Our and
Kastown Theatres, Grand Rapids. Mich.; b. Chicago, 111..
Alay 10, 1896; married; e. high school and college. Sales
engineer and sales supervisor of Industrial Weighing.
Counting and Testing Devices. Has owned and operated
theatres for ten years. On the board of directors of Al-
lied Theatres of Michigan.
JOHNSON. ANNA LEE: Actress. In 1935: "The Vir-
ginia Judge," Paramount.
JOHNSON. E. BRUCE: Manager, San Francisco Far
West Exchanges, Inc. ; b. The Dalles, Oregon, Oct. 12,
1884. Was law student. In 1907 began operating motion
picture projection machine for Turner and Dahnken, plan-
ning to save for law education. Remained with firm until
1920, becoming secretary and general manager. With J.
D. Williams toured the country organizing First National.
For next five years in film Importing and exporting busi-
ness In New York under own name. Returned to San
Francisco and engaged In film exchange business in 1934.
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GLAMOROUS NIGHT film version of the great Drury Lane stage success
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SENSATION murder-mystery story from the play "Murder Sang,"
by George Munro and Basil Dean. Featuring John
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THE DOMINANT SEX comedy drama of married life — written by Michael
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THE LUCK OF THE NAVY drama of life at sea. A famous theatrical hit in
which Percy Hutchinson played the lead.
BULLDOG DRUMMOND AT BAY.. dramatic thriller featuring John Lodge, Dorothy
Mackail, Claud Allister and Victory Jory. Directed
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AREN T MEN BEASTS London stage play current hit by Vernon Sylvaine,
featuring Robertson Hare, Alfred Drayton, June
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TREACHERY drama from the story by Gilbert Frankau to be
directed by Herbert Brenon.
THE WOMAN IN WHITE by Wilkie Collins.
MORE SUNSHINE musical— starring Albert Burdon.
THE NORWICH VICTIMS mystery-thriller featuring Otto Kruger. Story by
Francis Beeding.
ItACrlcR fhg very successful London Hippodrome musical
comedy featuring Bobby Howes, star in the original
production. Directed by Stafford Dickens. Wylie
Watson, Vera Pearce and Bertha Belmore also play
their original roles from the stage production.
RADIO REVUE Or 1937- spectacular screen revue to include all the finest
stage, screen and radio talent of England, America
and the Continent, featuring Buddy Rogers, June
Clyde, Claire Luce, Zelma O'Neal, Molly Picon and
a host of others. Directed by Graham Cutts.
Sole United States Representative
ALLIANCE FILMS CORPORATION
Sudd Rogers, Vice-President and General Manager
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JOHNSON, CARMENCITA: Actress. Appeared In 1929
In "Blue Skies," Fox; "Wonder of Women," Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer. In lOSG: "These Three," UA.
JOHNSON, CHIC: In 123(3; "The Country Gentlemen,"
Republic.
JOHNSON, CULLEN: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "To
The Last Man," Paramount; "The Power anil the Glory."
Fox. In 19:i4: "The House of Rothschild." United
.\rtists-20th Century.
JOHNSON. DICK WINSLOW: (See 1936-37 Motion
I'icture Almanac.)
JOHNSON, DOLORES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Umanac.)
JOHNSON. DON: Sound director. In 1936: collaborated
un sound "Rhythm on the Range," "Lady Be Careful,"
"Valiant is the Word for Carrie," "Hideaway Girl." "The
.lungle Princess," Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on
■sound "Swing High, Swing Low," Paramount.
JOHNSON, EARL: Writer. In 19-35: collaborated on
story "Thoroughbreds All." RICO-Radio. In 1936: story
Two In Revolt," RKO-Radio.
JOHNSON, ELMER A.: Supervisor, Universal Pictures
Corporation; b. Sweden, May 15. 1896: married; e. gram-
mar si'hool. Was employed by Universal in March, 1923,
aa metal pattern maker and assisted in building miniatuies
and making props. Ten years ago was promoted to super-
visor of plaster, miniature, prop shops and foundry.
JOHNSON, FRED: Drama and motion picture editor,.
The Call-Bulletin, San Francisco, Cal. ; b. Sanford, Fla.,
July 8, 1876; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson; e. public
schools and college. Was reporter and copy-reader on
San Francisco Chronicle and Call-Bulletin before taking
over drama and picture department of later, eight years
ago. Broadcasts over radio every Wednesday on drama and
pictures.
JOHNSON, FREDERICK GEO., A.R.P.S.: Heads still
department as stills pliotographer, British Lion Film Corp..
Ltd., Beaconsfield, Bucks, England; b. London, England,
November 28, 1S90; e. St. Thomas's Charterhouse. Army
and South African Police Force (Mounted). Captain,
Royal Canadian Dragoons, headquarters Toronto, Canada.
Hollywood, 9 years, as still photographer, free lance, press
experience with Los Angeles Examiner and others ; 4 years
stills. England. B.I. P.. Gainsborough, Gaumont-Rritish.
British Lion 2% years with ".Sasha." London. England.
JOHNSON, HAROLD: Actor, b. Chicago, IlL, March
5, 1895; e. grade and high school In Chicago, then attended
Northwestern University; m. non-professional. Stage ex-
perience 14 years in vaudeville as headliner with John
"Ole" Olsen, his partner, toured Australia two years.
Produced own show "Monkey Business." First screen ap-
pearance In "Oh Sailor Behave" (1930) for Warner Bros.,
and next "Fifty Million Frenchmen." In team of Olsen
.Tnd Johnson.
JOHNSON, HAROLD B.: Branch Manager, b. Bush
City, Minn., October 3, 1892: married; e. high school,
university and law school. General mercantile. With Edu-
cational-Fox 11 years.
JOHNSON, HAROLD M.: Exhibitor. Avon Theatre.
Avon Park. Fla.. theatre owned by Bott Theatre Enter-
prises, Inc.. Kissimmee, Fla.: b. Terril. Dickinson
County, Iowa. Dec. 20, 1900; p. Edward and Cathinka
Johnson; e. Oak Park Academy, Nevada, Iowa, and Union
College. Lincoln. Nebr. ; married. Studied to be minister.
Was supervisor and agent. Real Silk Hosiery Jlills. 1923-
24; sold tombstones In Missouri, 1924; agent for Pru-
dential Life Insurance Company. 1925. Began as doorman.
Arcade Theatre. Ft. Myers, Fla.. Jan., 1926. Manager.
Royal Airdrome Theatre, Ft. Myers. April, 1926. As-
sistant to city manager of Universal Theatres, Ft. Myers.
Fla.. July. 1926, to December, 1927. Manager. Baby
Grand Theatre, Winter Park, Fla., January. 1928, to
October. 1928. Manager, Arcade Theatre, Kissimmee,
Fla.. Oct. to December. 1928; manager. Howell Theatre,
Palatka. Fla., December, 1928, to March. 1929. Man-
ager. Baby Grand Theatre, Winter Park, Fla., and adver-
tising manager of Beacham, Rltz, Rialto theatres. Or-
lando. March, 1929, to January. 1931. Manager, Mt.
Dora Theatre. Mt. Dora. Fla.. March, 1931. to March.
1932. Leased Iowa Theatre. Buffalo Center, Iowa. June,
1932. to December. 1932. Advertisine manager. Beacham
Theatre. Orlando, Fla.. June. 1933. to October. 1933. Man-
aging Avon Theatre. Avon Park, Fla,, since October. 1933.
JOHNSON, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JOHNSON. HENRY M.: Writer, b. Philadelphia. Pa.;
h. 5 feet, 10 inches; w. 158 pounds; brown hair and eyes;
hy. television; married. e. St. Joseph's College In
Philadelphia. Has been associated with nearly every
major producing company in the motion picture business
as writer, actor, gag man, director and assistant director.
In 1930: collaborated on screen play "A Devil With
Women," Fox. In 1933, together with William Consel-
man. wrote original screen play "Arizona to Broadway,"
The Mad Game." with James Tynan on 'Olsen's Big
Moment," Fox. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Ever Since Eve." "Handy Andy," "Wild Gold," "She
Learned About Sailors," "Bachelor of Arts," "Bright
Eyes," "Love Time," "365 Nights in Hollywood," Fox, In
1935: collaborated on screen play, "$10 Raise," Fox;
additional dialogue, "Under the Pampas Moon," "In Old
Kentucky," "Music Is Magis," "Way Down East,"
"Dante's Inferno," "Great Hotel Murder," Fox. In 193(i:
collaborated on screen play "F Men." Paramount: col-
laborated on screen play "Great Guy," GN; screen play.
"The A'irginia Judge," Paramount; collaborated on screen
pliiy, "Fighting Youth," Universal.
JOHNSON, JANET: Actress. In 1936: "Everybody
Dance," GB.
JOHNSON, JAY: Player. In 193G: "Born to Dance."
MGM.
JOHNSON. JOHN LESTER: Actor. In 1936: "The
Glory Trail." Crescent.
JOHNSON, JOHNNY and ORCHESTRA: In 1935:
Kducational sliort product.
JOHNSON, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Xlmanac)
JOHNSON, JULIAN: Head of .Story Department,
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. b. Chicago, 111.,
.\ovember 26, 1885; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown hair and
lilue eyes; w. 197 pounds; e. public and high school and
TTniversity of Southern California; married and has one
daughter. Formerly newspaperman and general press repre-
sentative In New York City, first editor of Photoplay
Magazine, associate editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Maga-
zine. Entered pictures in 1920: supervised, edited and
titled "Beau Geste," titled "The Way of All Flesh,"
"The Patriot," "The Case of Lena Smith," "Abie's Irish
Rose," "Beggars of Life," "Betrayal," "The Four
Feathers"; edited and titled "The Silent Enemy."
"Rango." Doing independent! magazine writing. In
.Tune, 1932, signed Fox contract and became head of the
story department.
JOHNSON, JUNE: Actress. In 1936: "Tlie Mandarin
Mystery," Republic.
In 1936: "Dusty Er-
JOHNSON, KATIE: Actr
mine," Twickenham.
JOHNSON, KAY.: Actress, b. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. ;
e. Drew and American Academy of Dramatic Arts; h. 5
feet 4 Inches; blond hair, blue eyes; hy. tennis, riding,
swimming, piano playing; m. John Cromwell. Previous
career on the stage in such outstanding successes as
"R. U. R.," "Beggar on Horseback," "The Free Soul,"
"All Dressed Up," "The Little Accident," "The Silver
Cord." Was signed by Cecil DeMille for leading role in
"Dynamite"; played Cynthia Crothers in "Dynamite,"
Victoria in "This Mad World." Dorothy Daley In "The
Ship from Shanghai." (1932) "American Madness," Colum-
bia. In 1934: "Eight Girls in a Boat." Paramount
"This Man Is Mine," "Of Human Bondage," RKO. In
1935: "Village Tale." "Jalna," RKO.
JOHNSON, L. E.: Wrote stage comedy. "It's a Wise
Child"; wrote adaptation of that play for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; also adapted "The Bachelor Father" as starring
vehicle for Marion Davles. In 1932: "Speak Easily,"
MGM. In 1933, with Sylvia Thalbers. wrote screen play.
'Her Sweetheart, Christopher Bean." MGM.
JOHNSON, MARTIN E.: (Died January 13, 1937. See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JOHNSON, MRS. MARTIN: Explorer and niotion pic-
ture producer with husband. Has written extensively.
."Vccompanied husband on expedition during which "Ba-
boona," (Fox), was filmed.
JOHNSOM. MYRA: Singer, player. In 1937: Warner
sliort product.
JOHNSON, NOBLE: Actor, b. Colorado Springs. Col.;
h. 6 feet 2 inches; dark hair and eyes; w. 215 pounds.
Screen career: "Topsy and Eva." "The Ten Command-
ments," "Soft Cushions," "Something Always Happens."
Paramount; "Gateway of the Moon," "The Black Ace,"
Fox; Jeelo In "Black Waters," British and Dominions;
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Ahmed In "The Pour Feathers." LI Po In "Mysterious Dr.
Fu Manchu." Paramount; "Moby Dick," Warner. In
19.13: "White Woman." Paramount: "Son of Kong"
RKO. In 193.5: "She," RKO: "Lives of a Bengal Lancer,'"
Paramount; "Escape from Devil's Island," Columbia. In
1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
JOHNSON. NUNNALLY: Writer, b. Columbus. Ga
1897. In 1933: "A Bedtime Story"; collaborated on story.
"Mama Loves Papa," Paramount. In 1934 collaborated on
adaptation. "Moulin Rouee." United Artists-20th Century
screen play of "The House of Rothschild." "Bulldog
Drummond Strilies Baclt." United Artists-20th Century
collaborated story and dialogue "Kid Millions," United Ar-
tists. In 1935: collaborated on screen play. "Baby Face
Harrington." MGM; screen play. "Thanks a Million " asso-
ciate producer, and collaborated on screen play. "The Man
Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." 2nth Century-Fox-
contributed to screen play "Cardinal Richelieu." United
Artists. In 193fi: associate producer, and wrote screen
play. 'The Prisoner of Sh.irk Island": associate producer
The Country Doctor": original idea "Dimples." "Banjo
on My Knee." "The Road to Glory." 20th Century-Fox
!!!.,„"• associate producer "Nancy Steel is Missing,"
20th Century-Fox.
JOHNSON. PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JOHNSON. RAYMOND K.: Director. In 1935: "Ken-
tucky Blue Stre.ik," Puritan.
JOHNSON. ROBERT LEE: Writer In 1932- col-
laborated on adaptation "Huddle," MGM. In 1934- story
and collaborated screen play "Gentlemen Are Born " War-
"*"■. .."..l?^"- '■""ahorated on adaptation of "The Har-
vester. Down to the Sea." Republic.
JOHNSON. THOMAS J.. JR.: Reporter Times-Herald
Nevrnort News, Va. : b. Newport News, Va Nov 09 iqn?:
v^prVT^li/- »"'' T;!'!" 9- Tohnson: e. two and"one-'haK
years In college, at Georgia Tech, Fmory University high
?n DlT„fh*"'^ir,'i"°'' '"n,,^- ^ ■^"'«'1 newspaper work
„n» .r^'" "^^ "v,"^' "" Times-Herald: since then worked
one summer as bureau manager there for Norfolk Ledger-
P JJf'ToJf ^T'^ corresnondent for Atlanta .Tournal while
Tnn. 1091 I ^"""T J^n'^'Tsity in Atlanta. Ga. : since
.rune. 1931. has worked as reporter on the Times-Herald
TCTiews ''"^""^"'^ ''^'"S preparation of mction picture
JOHNSON. TORR: Actor. In 1935: "The Man on the
FTa^"/" Xmr''^- . Paramount. In 1936: "Under Two
*lags. 20th Century-Fox.
fJ,°",^f°!!'- K^^'-I^.''= A'-f'"-- " Chicago, m.: h. fi
rcet 1 inch- black hair and brown eyes; w. 176 pounds-
?r-,-.- • Jofi^son; 6. Decatur. HI., high school. Staunton
Wilitarv Academy, and University of Pennsylvania; m
Virginia Halt, nrofesslnnal: hy outdoor sports. Left col-
lege In 1927 for business. Vice-president and general
manager of Zemitherm Comnany. bulIdinT-materials manu-
facturers. Tn 1933 resigned to become New York manager
for Rudolf Wendel. Inc.. Paris-New York firm speclaliylncr
m Interior lightings. Offered screen test while supervising
Installation In Persian room of Hotel Pla/a. New York
Anneared In ir'34 in "rharlie Chan's Pourage " and
"TVTiite Parade." "Charlie Chan in London." "Bright
Fvea." "Helldorado." and In 1935. "George White's 1935
Scandals" and "Ginger." all Fox. Member nf PsI UP'ilon
fraternity. Tn 103R: "Freshman Love." Warner; '%ove
On a Bet." RKO.
JOHNSON. WILLIAM: Lighting Specialist. Started
picture career in 1914 with Famous Players Lasky Com-
nany: was lighting expert for Marv PIckford's pictures.
Tn 1936: resigned as head of electrical department. RKO
Radio.
JOHNSON AND DOVE: Comedy Jugglers. In 1935:
"Here Comes Cookie." Paramount.
JOHNSTON. AGNES CHRISTINE: Scenario Writer,
b. Rwissvale. Pa.: h. 5 feet 4 inches: w. 130 pounds:
golden hair; m. Frank Mitchell Dazev: p. newsnaner
pponle. Wrote "BIch Men's Wives," Radio. Together
with Allen Rivkin wrote screen play. "Headline Shooter "
Radio. 1933. Tn 1935: collaborated on adnptation nnl
screen plav of "When a Man's a Man." Fox. In 193fi:
collaborated on story "Nobody's Fool." U.
JOHNSTON. ANNE; Actress, b. Astoria. L. I.. 17
vears ago- brown hair and blue eyes: n. Mr. and Mrs.
William .Johnston- hv. swimming. Studied singing and
dancing. Wa<! clothes model, and commercial artists'
model. One of "ve winners nf contest, appeared In 1935 in
"Women Must Dress." Republic (Monogram).
JOHNSTON, ARTHUR: Music Composer. In 1933 with
Joh — Joh
Sam Coslow wrote music and lyrics, "College Humor" ;
"Too Much Harmony," Paramount; music advisor "Duck
Soup,," Paramount. In 1934: wrote music for "Y&u're
Telling Me." "Many Happy Returns." "Murder at the
Vanities." Paramount. In 1935: "The Gilded Lily";
collaborated on music and lyrics, "Millions in the Air."
Paramount; collaborated on music. "Music Is Magic,"
20th Century-Fox; music. "Thanks a Million," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936; collaborated on words and music "Go
West, Young Man," Paramount^ music "Pennies from
Heaven." Columbia.
JOHNSTON, E. G.: b. Palatine. N. Y. In automo-
tive industry before entering Motion Picture News or-
ganization. Various capacities on News including: inde-
pendent advertising field, field investigation, all editorial
routine. Including post of assistant managing editor at
time News was sold. Later with Motion Picture Herald
as associate editor. Managers' Round Table Club. Re-
signed in 1933. Previous newspaper experience with
Montgomery .Journal. Montgomery. Ala, Present address.
Kane Mountain. Canada Lake. N. Y.
JOHNSTON, HARVEY: Film editor. In 1936: "Girl
of the Ozarks." Paramount.
JOHNSTON, JOHN LeROY: Managing editor.
If'awcett Magazines. b. Bloorafield. Green county.
Indiana, December 28, 1896; h. 5 feet 10 inches; gray eyes
brown hair; w. 195; p. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Johnston;
e. St. Paul, Minn., grammar schools. Mechanic Arts high.
St. Paul, St. Paul Institute of Art; m. Gladys Wren
Babcock (1918), and has three children. Newspaper writer
and artist at 13 years of age; St. Paul Daily News,
Pioneer Press-Dispatch, New York Evening Mail, editor
of Amusements, 1916; press agent, St. Paul Symphony
Orchestra ; assistant publicity director. Universal (New
York), 191.8; publicity and advertising director, Finkelstein
and Ruben Circuit (1919-1920) ; Famous Players (Los
Angeles, 1921) ; publicity and advertising director. Southern
Enterprises (72 theatres in Texas). First National Pic-
tures (Portland, Seattle, Butte), promoted to New York
office in 1923; was publicity agent for Thomas H. Ince
(Culver City, 1923), Frank Lloyd (1923-1926). Mack Ben-
nett (1926). First National Studios (1926-1928). produced
Wampas Frolic, publicity director. Columbia (1928).
Edwin Carewe (1928-1929), publicity director. Universal
Studios. 1930-1936; President of the Wampas. 1931-32:
President. 233 Club. 1931-32. Chairman. Board of Direc-
tors. 233 Club, 1932-33. Chairman. Publicity Directors
Committee. Producers Association, 1934-1937.
JOHNSTON, J. W.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JOHNSTON, JULANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
JOHNSTON, MILDRED: Film Editor. In 1933: "The
Fighting Parson," "One Year Later." "Picture Brides,"
Allied. In 1934: "Once to Every Bachelor," "No Ran-
som," Liberty. In 1935; "Sweepstake Annie," "Born to
Gamble," Liberty.
JOHNSTON, MOFFAT: Actor. b. Edinburgh. Scot-
land. Aug. 18, 1886. e. Watson's School and University
of Edinburgh. m. Winifred Durle Hodgson. Was
formerly engaged in the study of analytical chemistry.
Made his first appearance on the stage at the Theatre
Royal, Manchester in 1905. Made his first New York
appearance for the Theatre Guild in 1922. Has played
many roles from Shakespeare to Shaw and has been
prominent In support of such stars as John Barrymore.
Waiter Hampden, Lillian Gish. In 1934 made film debut
in "Midnight," Universal. Toured in 1935 in "Within
the Gates."
JOHNSTON, PERCY HAMPTON: Was on Board of
Directors. Paramount. Began as bank clerk in Lebanon,
Ky., in 1897 and seven years later was made a national
bank examiner. In 1916 vice-president of the Chemical
Nstionai Bank, now the Chemical Bank and Trust Com-
pany, of which he has been president since 1920.
JOHNSTON, WILLIAM A.: e. graduate of Union col-
/ege. A.B., 1897; member of Phi Beta Kappa. Alpha
Delta Phi. Sons of the American Revolution. First job
In New York with Hampton Advertising Agency as copy
writer. 1902; Joined Butterick Publishing Company in 1906
and tlie following year went to London. Engiand. as copy
writer with S. H. Benson Company. Ltd. Various editorial
and contributing affiliations with the New York Herald.
Hampton's Magazine, Harper's Weekly. The American
Magazine. Munsey's. Century and other publications. In
1911-13 publicity work in connection with the National
ritizens League in behalf of a reform in the banking laws.
Founded the Exhibitors Times in 1913 and the same year
merged this paper with the Moving Picture News under
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the name of Motion Picture News. Was editor. Motion
Picture Herald, went to Coast as Hollywood representative.
Resigned. Writer of original screen plays. In 1934:
contributed special sequences "Charlie Chan in London,"
Fox. In 1935: collaborated on story, "Alias Mary Dow,"
Universal.
JOHNSTON, W. RAY: President of Monogram Pictures
Corporation. b. Bristow, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1S92; e. high
school in Janesville, Iowa, jnd the College of Commerce,
Waterloo, Iowa. Joined the news staff of the Waterloo
Daily Reporter where he remained for some months, then
delved into banking and real estate for several years. In
this connection he met Wilbert Shallenberger, brother of
W. B. Shallenberger, who later organized Arrow Film
Corporation. The brothers were interested in the old
Thanliouser Film Corporation with Charles J. Hite, who
invited Johnston, then 22, to go to New York as his
secretary, which position covered every angle of studio
and distribution activity. Within two months he was
made treasurer of Syndicate Film Company, which made
"The Million Dollar Mystery" serial. Then followed the
troasurership of Thanhouser and the presidency of Big
Productions Film Corporation. A^o' introduced Al Jen-
nings, Oklahoma bandit, to the screen i;i "Beating Back."
In addition to running Thanhouser studio in Florida
for eight months, he also had experience in theatre man-
agement. In 1916 Johnston joined W. E. Shallenberger
in Arrow Film Corporation, soon to be elected to ofBce
of vice-president, which position he held ijntil 1924 when
he organized and became president of Rayart Pictures
Corporation, which shortly became one of the leaders
among the independents. In February of 1931 he or-
ganized Monogram Pictures Corporation a cooperative
organization of 20 franchise holders with 39 affiliated ex-
changes. In 1937 the company expanded and increased
Its capitalization to 1,000,000 shares of stock opening its
own branches in New York, Philadelphia and Washington.
JOHNSTONE, MISS MENIFEE I.: Owner, Menifee 1
Johnstone Agency, b. New York City, Sept. 16, 1898
p. Paul Menifee Johnstone and Belle Stoddard .Johnstone
professionals; e. private boarding schools in Europe, includ
ing Switzerland, France, and Italy. Started on stage, thei,
joined Navy as Yeoman "P." Became assistant to Cecil
B. DeMille at Paramount on "The Ten Commandments."
Secretary and assistant casting directress with William
Fox Studios three years.
JOLLY: Player. In 1937: Columbia short product.
J OLSON, AL.: Actor, r. n. Asa Yoelson; b. St. Peters -
burg. Russia, May 28. 1888. m. Ruby Keeler. New
York musical stage star; hy. "Hearts" and high powered
motor cars. h. 5 feet. 8 inches; black hair, brown
eyes. He was brought to America while a baby. His
father decided for him to become a cantor In the Jewish
synagogue, which Asa did not care to do, so he ran
away from home to join a circus as ballyhoo man. He
later changed to cafe entertainer, and then formed a
vaudeville act with his brother and another man and
went on the road. In 1906 upon the advice of an old
colored man, he blackened his face and became black-face
comedian and "mammy" singer. Then joined Dockstader's
minstrels and was with them for two years. His first
film was "The Jazz Singer," first all-talking picture,
which was followed by "The Singing Fool" and by
"Say It With Songs," "Mammy," "Big Boy" (1930).
Warner Bros.; "Hallelujah. I'm a Bum" (1933). United
Artists. In 1934: "Wonderbar," Warner. In 1935: "Go
Into Your Dance," First National. In 1936: "The Sing-
ing Kid," First National.
JONES, AARON J.: President of Jones, Llnick anc
Schaefer circuit, b. Chicago. III., Nov. 27, 1876; married.
Started in motion picture business in 1896. Theatre oper-
ator. Was one of the organizers of First National Pic-
tures and at different times has operated fifty-two theatres
in Chicago. In 1930 launched new circuit.
JONES, ALLAN: Singer and actor, b. Scranton, Pa.;
h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and brown eyes; w. 175
pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. .Tones: e. Central
High School, Scranton; Syracuse University Music School;
scholarship at New York University. Received voice
training from his father. While studying music worked
as bank messenger, coal mine laborer, truck driver and
steam shovel operator. Went to Syracuse University
Music School, then received scholarship for New York
University. Coached with Reynaldo Hahn and Felix Le
Roux. Returned to United States and became soloist with
Anna Case, with New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Studied
further abroad, (hen gave ronrcrts and did church work in
United States. Sang in opera. "Boccaccio," then sang for
Shuberts. Went to St. Louis for Municipal Opera. In
New York tested and signed to contract by MGM. On
screen In 1935: "Reckless." "A Night at the Opera,"
MGM. In 1936: "Rose Marie," MGM; "Showboat," V.
JONES, ALLYN C: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated
on photography "Follow Your Heart," Republic.
JONES, AARON J.: President of Jones, Linick and
Mo., March 27, 1907; p. mother; e. Washington Uni-
versity, University of Texas, Harvard University, LL.B.
degree; not married. Was in publicity and advertising.
With Fox studios, 1930-1932, as writer and executive
assistant to Winfield Sheehan. Produced independently
three-reel multicolor featurette, "Ice-Floe." Freelance
writer, radio and films. Radio writing includes "Shell
Chateau" and "Kraft Music Hall" programs. Under
contract to Hal Roach. In 1936: collaborated on dialogue
"Kelly the Second," MGM; collaborated on "Neighbor-
hood House," MGM.
JONES, BARRY: Actor. b. Guernsey, Channel!
Islands, 1896; dark hair, hazel eyes; p. non-professionals.
Joined Sir Frank Benson's Shakespearean Company, 1922.
went to New York and made "The Road to Rome;" In
United States and Canada for 9 years. In partnership
with Maurice Colbourne In a repertory of Shaw's plays.
In 1931 returned to London, appearing In original stage
version of "The Queen's Husband." In 1931 appeared
on screen in: "No. 17," and "Women Who play." Also
"Arms and the Man" (1932), all BIP. Stage engage-
ments: "Glamorous Night," "Promise." "Charles the
King." On screen in "The Gay Adventure."
JONES, BEATRICE WASHBURN (Mrs. Charles P.)
and CHARLES P. (CASEY): Dramatic critics of the
Times-Picayune (morning) and the New Orleans States
(afternoon), the two newspapers being merged for Sunday
morning publication. Beatrice W. is contributor to many
national magazines, former fiction editor of the Delineator,
on staffs of New York Sun, New York World, newspapers
in San Francisco, Minneapolis, New Orleans and elsewhere,
also national publicity staff on Russian Relief and Amer-
ican Red Cross. Charles P. is associate editor of Times-
Picayune, previously city editor, then news editor. Was
news editor, New Orleans Item; telegraph editor. New
Orleans States and Montgomery, Ala. Advertiser: rewrite
and copy desk N. Y. (morning) Sun; copy desk. New York
Herald; assistant managing editor, Birmingham, Ala.,
Ledger; night editor. Association Press, New Orleans.
JONES, BEULAH HALL: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
JONES, BILLY "RED:" Actor, r. n. William Charles
Jones; b. Wheeling, West Va., February 9, 1913; h. 5
feet 3 inches; brown eyes and red hair; w. 115 pounds;
e. Santa Monica and Culver City, grammar schools
and 'Venice high school; hy. swimming, riding, boating
and football. Has lived in Wheeling, Akron, Ohio, Los
Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City. Entered pictures
in September, 1923, through Ross Lederman, director.
Among his pictures are: "Sparrows," "The Cripple,"
"Three Miles Up," "The Phantom Flyer," "The Hound
of Silver Creek." "Vacation Waves," "The Final Extra."
Lumas; "Sky High Saunders." Universal; "Rambling
•Round Radio Row." Vitaphone, 1933. In 1937: Columbia
short product.
JONES BOBBY: Former golf champion. Appeared in
1931-2-3 in oivn short series on golf play (Warner).
JONES, BUCK: Actor. r. n. Charles Jones. b.
Vincennes, Ind.. Dec. 4, 1889; h. 6 feet: brown hair and
gray eyes; w. 173 pounds; m. Odelle Osborne; e. Indian-
apolis. Among his pictures are "The Branded Sombrero,"
"Riders of the Purple Sage," "One Man Trail," "To a
Finish," "Bar Nothing," "Riding Speed." "Rough Shod,"
"The Fast Mail," "Trooper O'Neill," "West of Chicago,"
"Bells of San Juan," "Boss of Camp 4," "The Footlight
Ranger," "Snowdrift," "The Eleventh Hour," "Hell's
Hole," "Skid Proof," "Second Hand Love," "Big Dan,"
"(Dupld's Fireman," "Not a Drum Was Heard," "The
Vagabond's Trail," "Circus Cowboy," "Western Luck,"
"Against All Odds," "The Desert Outlaw," "Winner
rake All." "The Man Who Played Square," "The
irlzona Romeo," "Gold and the Girl," "The Trail
Rider," "Hearts and Spurs," "The Timber Wolf,"
"Durand of the Bad Lands," "The Desert's Price,"
"The Cowboy and the Countess," "The Fighting Buck-
aroo," "A Man Four Square," "The Flying Horseman,"
"The Gentle Cyclone," "The Desert Valley," "War
Horse," "Good as Gold," "Hills of Peril," "Whispering
Sage," "Chain Lightning," "Black Jack," "Blood Will
Tell;" (1931-32), "Border Law," "Branded," "Deadline,"
"High Speed," "One Man Law," "Range Feud," "Ridln"
for Justice," "South of the Rio Grande;" (1932-33)
"Hello Trouble," "McKenna of the Mounted," "The
Sundown Trail," "White Eagle," "The Forbidden Trail,"
all Columbia; (1933) "The California Trail." "Unknown
Valley," "Treason," "Thrill Hunter," all Columbia;
"Gordon of Ghost City," Universal serial. In 1934:
"The Fighting Ranger," "The Man Trailer," Columbia: .
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E. B. DERR
presents
TOM KEEHE
In Eight Adventure Action Dramas
Based on Thrilling Historical Events
THE GLORY TRAIL
REBELLION
BATTLE OF GREED
OLD LOUISIANA
UNDER STRANGE FLAGS
THE LAW COMMANDS
DRUMS OF DESTINY
RAW TIMBER
produced by
CRESCENT PICTURES CORP,
723 Seventh Avenue, New York 4516 Sunsef Boulevard
Hollywood
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"Rocky Rhodes." "When a Man Sees Red." "The Red
Rider." Universal serial. In 1935: "The Crimson Trail,"
"Stone of Silver Creek." "Border Brigands," "Roaring
West." (serial), "Outlawed Guns," Universal. In 1936:
"The Phantom Rider," Universal serial; "The Throw-
hack," "Boss of Gun Creek." "The Ivory Handled Gun."
"Sunset of Power," "Silverspurs." "The Cowboy and the
Kid," "Empty Saddles": produced, wrote story, and ap-
peared in "Ride Em. Cowboy," U. In 1937: produced
and appeared in ".'^iindflow." U; "Left Handed Law,"
"For the Service." "Smoke Tree Range." "Black Aces."
JONES. BUFF: (See 10.36-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
JONES, CARLISLE: Publicity Writer. Warner
Brothers -First National Studios: b. Neligh. Neb., August
10, 1900; married; e. University of Nebraska. LLB.
Newspaper work. Formerly director, west coast publicity.
Columbia Studios. With Warner Brothers, publicity,
seven years.
JONES, CHARLES P.: p.n. Casey Jones. Amusement
and associate editor, Times-Picayune, New Orleans. b.
Pulaski. Tenn., April 6. 1889; p. Charles Perkins Jones
and Cora Bell; e. public schools and University of Tennes-
see; married and has two sons. Was news editor. New
Orleans Item; telegraph editor. New Orleans States and
Montgomery. Ala. Advertising, rewrite and copy desk,
N. Y. Morning Sun; copy desk. New York Herald: as-
sistant managing editor. Birmingham. Ala.. Ledger; night
editor. Association Press. New Orleans.
JONES, CHARLES REED: Free-lance advertising, pub-
licity, and exploitation. b. Woodside, N. Y., May 1,
1896; m. Evelyn Lee Koch; p. George W. and Katie Lauck;
e. Columbia University (Columbia College and School of
.Tournalism). Edited Photoplay Journal, Filmplay, and
Film Fans' Magazine. At various times director of ad-
vertising and publicity. Chadwick Pictures Corporation,
and Majestic Pictures Corporation. Is contributor to fan
magazines. Author of "The King Murder." "The Torch
Murder." "The Van Norton Murders," "Rum Row Mur-
ders," and other novels and short stories; also wrote story
and dialogue of "Enemies of the Law," and scenario and
dialogue of "The King Murder." Advertising and pub-
licity accounts in 1037 included Chesterfield Motion Pic-
tures. Puritan Pictures Corp.. Crescent Pictures Corp.,
Fanchon Royer Productions. Treasure Pictures Corp. Also
novelizing photoplays.
JONES, CLIFFORD: Actor, b. Wilkes-Barre. Pa.;
e, attended Ohio Military Institute in Cincinnati. On
stage in "Friendship," "Monkey" and "She Lived Next
to the Firehouse." In 1933 appeared in the Alms "Trick
for Trick," "The Man Who Dared," "The Power and
the Glory," Fox; "Tillie and Gus," Paramount. In 1934:
"Coming Out Party." Fox. In 193.5: "Transient Ladv."
"Princess O'Hara," Universal; "Strangers All," "His
Family Tree," RKO; "Catherine the Great," United
Artists. In 1936: "Don't Gamble With Love." Columbia;
"Parole." "The Girl on the Front Page." Universal.
JONES, DARBY: Actor. In 1935: "The Virginia
Judge," Paramount. In 1936: "Tarzan Escapes." MGM.
JONES, DICKIE: Actor. In 1935: "Westward Ho," Re-
public; "Moonliglit on the Prairie." Warner. In 1936:
"Daniel Boone." I\KO-Radio. In 1937: "The Black
Legion." "Don't Pull Your Punches." WB.
JONES, EDNA MA': Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"George White's Scar, lals," Fox. In 1935: "George
White's 1935 Scandals." Fox.
JONES. EDWARD: Actor. Appeared in "Forty Fiv<>
Calibre War" (1929). Paihe. In 1936: "Big Brown Eyes."
l^aramount.
JONES, FRANK HENRY: Cameraman. b. London.
Sept. 14, 1913; e. Ilford Council School. Motor mechanic.
Now cameraman to G.P.O. Film Unit.
JONES, GEORGE ARTHUR: Manager, Loews. Inc.,
Richmond, Va. ; b. Boston, Mass., Sept. 13, 1903: p. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur B. Jones: e. Harvard. 1925; Watertown
High School; married. Was salesman, Edison Electric
Illuminating Company of Boston. Service manager. Met-
ropolitan Theatre, Boston, Mass., Publix-Paramount: 1926
assistant manager, Loevv's State Theatre. Boston, Mass
Then mansger. Loew's State Theatre. Providence. R. I.:
Loew's Keith Theatre. Philadelphia. Pa. : Loew's Theatre.
Wilmington, Del.; and Loew's Theatre, Richmond. Va.
JONES. GORDON: Actor, b. Alden. Iowa; h. 6 feet
1 inch; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 195 pounds; p.
Rev. Paul W. Jones; e. University of California at Los
Angeles. Sold advertising for a Pacific coast radio
station, and did sports announcing. Appeared In a play
for Los Angeles dramatic school. On screen in 1935: "Let
'Em Have It," "Red Salute," UA-Reliance. In 1936:
"Strike Me Pink." UA; "Devil's Squadron." Columbia;
"Walking on Air," "Don't Turn 'Em Loose," "We Who
Are About to Die, " "They Wanted to Marry." "Night
Waitress," RKO-Radin. In 1937: "Sea Devils." RKO-
Radio.
JONES. GRIFFITH: Actor. In 1935: "Escape Me
Never." UA; "First A (>irl," Gaurnont-British. In 1937:
"Tlie Mill on tlie Floss." National Provincial; "The Wife
of General Ling," "Return of a Stranger," Stafford.
JONES, GROVER: Writer. Experience in practically
every branch of the motion picture industry, from scene
painting to directing; started screen career as a laborer
at Universal; later became tehnical director; next became
creator of art titles for the Realart Company; became
gag man for Vitagraph comedies; soon became a director
and made 125 short features, 121 of which he wrote
himself. Under contract to Paramount as a writer; has
written a great number of its pictures, including, in
1930-31, "Love Among the Millionaires," "Young
Eagles," "Stampede." "Gun Smoke," "Dude Ranch."
'"Thundering Herd." "Light of the Western Stars," "Tom
Sawyer," "The Derelict." "Dangerous Paradise," "Burn-
ing Up," In 1931: collaborated on screen play "Huckle-
berry Finn, " "Rich Man's Folly," "Conquering Horde,"
Paramount. In 1932: "Sky Bride," "Trouble in Para-
dise," "Touchdown," "Strangers in Love." "The Broken
Wing." "Lady and Gent," "Ladies of the Big House,"
"If I Had a Million." In 1933 collaborated on "One
.■Sunday Afternoon," "Hell and High Water," Paramount.
In 1934: collaborated on screen play of "Behold My Wife,"
""You Belong to Me," "Limehouse Blues." Paramount. In
1935: collaborated on adaptation of "Lives of a Bengal
Lancer." collaborated on screen play. "Annapolis Fare-
well," "Two For Tonight." "Collegiate," Paramount:
"One Way Ticket," Columbia. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play. "The Milky Way," Paramount; screen
play, '"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," "The Plains-
man," Paramount.
JONES, HARRY: Sound engineer. In 1936: "The
President's Mystery." "The Country Gentlemen." "The
Mandarin Mystery." "The Bold Caballero." "Happy Go
Lucky," Republic.
JONES, HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JONES, IRENE: Gown designer. In 1936: "Go West.
Young Man," Paramount.
JONES, ISHAM and Orchestra: In 1933 appeared in
"Mr. Broadway," produced by Broadway-Hollywood
Productions. In 1934: Vitaphone and Paramount short
product.
JONES, JOHN CORBETT: Was managing director.
Greater Australasian Films, 251a Pitt Street, Sydney.
Australia; b. North Rhyl, Wales, March 15. 1884; p.
Perry John and Emily Taylor Jones; e. boarding school,
London; Cleveland Street Public School, Sydney, N. S. W. :
and public school, Brisbane. Queensland. To Australia in
1894. Apprentice with Mr. Hughes of Jimbina Station,
Queensland. 1896. In 1903. assistant wool classer for
Murgatroyde Brothers. Auckland; in 1905, sailor. Started
in business as produce merchant. Crows Nest, North
Sydney, Australia, late 1905. Disposed of business in
1909. Became booking clerk with Pathe Freres, Sydney;
resigned in 1911 to join Gaumont Pictures Company of
.\ustralia. next with Clement Mason Cinema Company,
.\ustralia. Remained six months as manager. Resigned,
forming partnership with Stanley S. Crick, Express Film
Service. Ltd. Disposed of company, then formed new
partnership with Crick as Crick and Jones Films. Ltd..
Sydney, dissolving in 1919. Appointed manager of Na-
tional Film Exchange and Paramount Films, Ltd.. 1919;
made director in 1920. Went to New York. Resigned
from Paramount, returned to Australia six months later
as general manager for Selznick Pictures. Ltd. Resigned
in 1923. accepted position as managing director of First
National Pictures. Australasia, Ltd. In 1927 resigned
to form and promote Greater Australiasian Films, Ltd.
Retired.
JONES. JOHN PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
JONES, LOYD ANCILE: Chief Physicist, Kodak
Research Laboratories, b. York, Neb., April 12. 1884;
m. Lillian May Chaplin; p. Oscar Rudolph and Rosetha
Cottrell; e. graduated from high school (York. 1903), B.S.
in E. E. University (Nebraska, 1908), A.M. Univer-
sity (Nebraska. 1910), D.Se. (honorary) University of
Rochester, 1933. Assistant physicist. Kodak Research
Laboratories, 1912-16; chief physicist, Kodak Research
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Laburalories. lalti. Member of following: Optical Society
of America. Inc. (president. ia30-31). Society Motion
Picture Engineera (president. 1923-26. engineering vice-
president, 1934-37). Illuminating Engineering Society. As-
tromical Society of America. American Physical Society.
American Mathematical Society. Koyal Photographic So
ciety of Great Britain. American Society of Cinema
tographers. llesearch work in photometry, physical optica,
illumination, colorimetry, physics of photography, visual
sensitometry. motion picture engineering. Puhllcatinns in
many scientific journals.
JONES, MACON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JONES. MARCIA MAE: Child actress. In 1936:
■These Three," "Garden of Allah." UA. In 1937: "Two
Wise Maids." Republic.
JONES, OLIVE: Singer and actress, b. Columbus,
Ohio, August 4. 1914; h. 5 feet. 7 Inches; dark brown
hair and eyes; w. 129 pounds; p. Frederick Kmerson and
Florence Westbrook Jones; e. public school, Ohio State
College, music major. Played leads in college shows, and
wrote music for two of them. Taught at Mt. Gilead
school. After losing most of savings, came to New York,
finding work as accompanist through Estelle Llebling.
Did arrangements and orchestrations for quartets, and was
accompanist for Slgmund Bomberg at rehearsals. Later
was engaged as singer In "Champagne Sec," which ran
20 weeks. Was accompanist, then singer, at the Stork
Club, New York City. Under contract to Warner, and
in 1935 In "In Caliente," "The Goose and the Gander."
PARKY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
JONES,
manac.)
JONES, PARRY: Actor, operatic and concert tenor. In
1933: appeared in "Waltz Time," Gaumont-Britlsh. In
1S34: "My Heart Is Calling," GB.
JONES. PAUL: Writer. In 1934 collaborated on
screen story of "You're Telling Me." "The Old Fashioned
Way." Paramount. In 1936: associate producer "Poppy,"
Paramount.
JONES, RALPH T.: Motion picture editor, Atlanta
Constitution. Atlanta, Ga. ; b, Liverpool, England, July
19, 1885; p. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones; e. English
public school at Bickerton (this correspondends to prep or
military school in the United States) ; m. Bessie May
Lipscomb; has four children. Newspaper man since 1905.
Was with many papers and in many cities prior to 1913,
when he married. Joined the Constitution staff In 1912.
JONES, RAY: Head of still department, Universal,
b. Superior. Wis.; h. 5 ft. 7% in.; w. 140 pounds; e.
high school; m. Raella Wray and has two children. With
Universal as still cameraman since 1923.
JONES. RAYMOND B.: Manager. Majestic Theatre,
Interstate Theatres, Houston. Texas: b. Osage City, Kan.,
Dec. 1, 1898; e. graduate, Kansas City High School, Kan-
sas; married. Left army after 11 months service in France.
In Insurance business for six months. Entered motion
picture business In 1920. Publicity director Orpheum and
Isls Theatres, Topeka; publicity director and assistant
manager Howard Theatre, Atlanta; publicity director city
of Dallas for Publlx, also publicity director San Antonio.
Manager, Worth Theatre, Fort Worth; Riviera, later Para-
mount Theatre, Omaha; Metropolitan Theatre, Houston. Dis-
trict publicity manager, Louisiana. Publicity director,
Denver Theatre. Manager, Paramount Theatre, Syracuse.
Manager, Missouri and Ambassador Theatres, St. Louis.
Manager. Majestic Theatre, Houston, Texas.
JONES, RED: Assistant director. In 1935: "Unwelcome
Stranger," Columbia.
JONES, ROBERT EDMOND: Artist and stage designer.
b. New Hampshire; e. preparatory school. Harvard Uni-
versity. Instructor in Harvard Department of Fine Arts.
Designed sets and costumes for "The Man Who Married a
Dumb Wife." Among plays whose sets he designed are
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
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pro. -
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"Macbeth," "Tlie Cenci," "Hedda Gabler." "Desire Under
the Elms," "The Fountain," "The Great God Brown,"
■Mary of Scotland" and many others. Designed for ballet.
■'Till Eulenspiegei." and for opera. In 1935: color designs.
"Becky Sharp.' BKO-Pioneer. In 1936: '■Dancing Pirate. "
RKOPioneer. Directed and designed sets for Max Gor-
rion's "Othello."
JOOS, THEODORE: Production manager. In 1934: "Re-
turn of Chandu," Principal, In 1935: assistant director,
•Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox. In 1936: "Three On the
Trail, " Paramount.
JOPLIN, GARETH: Actor, in 1936: "King of Bur-
lesque," 20th Century-Fox.
JOiRDAN, ANNE: Writer. In 1936: wrote story which
was basis of "The Luckiest Girl in the World."
JORDAN, BERT: Film Editor. In 1934: "Sons of
(he Desert," MGM. In 1935: "Bonnie Scotland," MGM.
In 1936: "Our Relations," MGM. In 1937: "Way Out
West," MGM.
JORDAN, BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
JORDAN, C. T.: Film salesman, b. Maysville, Jack-
son County, Ga., Aug. 12. 1889; p. mother; e. high
school; married. Was with Southern Express Company.
Atlanta, Ga. With Universal since 1912. Film sales-
man, Atlanta. Georgia.
JORDAN, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Clarksville, Tenn.,
August 9, 1910; h. 5 feet 2 inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 102 pounds; p. Tlieresa Harrison, Edward
Peter Jordan, non -professionals; e. Clarksville high school.
Southwestern University of Memphis, Tenn., and Ameri-
can Academy Dramatic Art, New York; m. Merian C.
Cooper; hy. reading and horseback riding. Stage
experience, dance and ballets in New York City. Appeared
in the following stage productions: "Garrlck Gaieties,"
"Twinkle, Twinkle," "Funny Face," "Treasure Girl," «nd
Theatre Guild productions. On screen in "Taming of
the Shrew," role of Bianca, "Black Magic," and for
Fox. "Fox Movietone Follies." and for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer, "Devil May Care," and "The House of Troy;"
under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: "Shipmates,"
"Min and Bill," "A Tailor Made Man," "In Gay
Madrid" (1930), "The Singer of Seville," "Call of the
Flesh" (1931-32), "Wet Parade," "Beloved Bachelor,"
MGM; "That's My Boy." Columbia; "The Roadhouse
Murder," RKO Radio; "70,000 Witnesses," Paramount;
(1933) "Strictly Personal," Paramount; "Bondage," Fox;
"One Man's Journey," Radio.
JORDAN, MIRIAM (Mimi): b. Stamford Hill. London,
March 3. 1908; b. 6 feet 4 inches; blonde hair and blue
eyes; w. 108 pounds: e. privately and at Skinner's School
for Young Ladles, London; not married. Selected as the
beauty queen of the Wembley Exposition, an all-British
Empire trade fair. Stage experience: "Three Cheers."
"Golden Dawn," and others. Under long term con-
tract to Fox and appeared In "Six Hours to Live."
"Sherlock Holmes," Fox; (1933) "Dangerously Tours."
"I Loved You Wednesday," Fox; "Let's Fall in Love,"
Columbia. In 1934: "Two Heads on a Pillow," Liberty.
JORDAN, SID: Actor. In 1935: "Thunder Mountain,'
20th Century-Fox.
JORDAN, ELIZABETH: Writer. In 1936: wrote orig-
inal story "Make Way for a Lady," RKO-Radio.
JORY, VICTOR: Actor, b. Dawson City, Alaska,
November 23, 1902; h. 6 feet, 1% inches; w. 190 pounds:
black hair, brown eyes; e. Dawson City; Vancouver; high
school in Pasadena, Cal. ; University of California. Won
the National Guard wrestling and boxing championship.
Stage experience in "Berkeley Square," "Tonight or
Never," "What Every Woman Knows" and "The Truth
Game." Wrote the play "Five Who Were Mad.^' pro-
duced in New York. In September, 1932, awarded Fox
Films contract, and appeared in "Sailor's Luck." Id
1933: "Infernal Machine," "Trick for Trick." "I Loved
You Wednesday," "The Devil's In Love," "Smoky," Fox;
"My Woman." Columbia. In 1934: "I Believed in You."
"Pursued." "Murder in Trinidad," Fox; "Madame Du
Barry," "He Was Her Man," Warner; "White Lies,"
Columbia. In 1935: "Party Wire," Columbia; "Midsum-
mer Night's Dream," Warner; "Mills of the Gods,"
"Escape From Devil's Island," Columbia; "Streamline
Express." Mascot. In 1936: "Hell-Ship Morgan," "The
King Steps Out," "Meet Nero Wolfe," Columbia.
JOSEPH. ED.: Writer. In 1935: adaptation for "Wom-
en Must Dress," Monogram. In 1936: collaborated on
"The Bride Walks Out," RKO-Radio; collaborated on
story "Hats Off," ON.
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JOSEPH, JOHN E.: AdvertiBing director. Chicago divi-
sion, Radio-Keith-Orpheuiu; b. Hinsdale, 111., July 12,
1898: e. University of Chicago class of 1920; m. Lorene
Winn Joseph; has one boy, John Winn Joseph. HVz.
Started after college with Sam Gerson doing advertising
agency work and Shubert publicity, went to Herald and
Examiner as motion picture critic; after four years of
that to advertising department of Publix-Balaban and
Katz, after four years to RKO in advertising, publicity.
JOSEPH, MORRIS: Branch manager, b. Prussia, Oc-
tober 23, 1889. Formerly, silk manufacturer, Paterson,
N. J., and also a buyer of silks for the Standard Mail
Order Company of N. Y. In 1915 became Universal sales-
man. New York; transferred to Springfield, then to New
Haven. In 1923 to Cleveland and then to Kansas City.
For past eleven years in New Haven.
JOSEPHSON, JULIEN: Writer, b. Roseburg. Ore.; e.
Stanford University, with A.B. degree; h. 5 feet TA
inches; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 130 pounds. In
1928 he wrote "A Ship Comes In" and "The Red Mark"
for Pathe; 1929. "Disraeli" and "The Green Goddess."
Warner Bros.-Vitaphone productions. "The Climax" in
1930. 1930-31: "The Toast of the Legion" and "The
Queen of Main Street" for First National; "Platinum"
for James Cruze Productions and "The Ruling Passion"
for Warner Bros. Made the adaptation of "The Expert."
"A Successful Calamity," Warners; "State Fair," Fox.
In 1933, collaborated on screen play. "Chance at Heaven,"
Radio.
JOSYANE: Actress. In 1935: "Les As Du Turf," Para-
mount.
JOU-JERVILLE. JACQUES: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
JO U VET, LOUIS: Actor. In 1936: appeared in "La
Kermesse Heroique." American Tobias.
JOWETT, CORSON: Sound engineer. In 1934: "Return
of Chandu." Principal. In 1935: "Wilderness Mail," Am-
bassador; "The Fire Trap," Kmpire.
JOXANNON. IVAR: Director. In 1935: "Sangen Till
Heine." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
JOY, JASON S.: Scenario Editor, Fox, b. Clayville.
New York, August 7. 1886; h. 6 feet, 1% inches: w. 190
pounds; blond hair, blue eyes; p. Dr. and Mrs. Eugene
H. Joy; e. Watertown. N. Y., high school, class of 1904.
Oswego State Normal School, class of 1906, Wesleyan
University. Mlddletown, Conn., class of 1910; m. Jean-
nette Stevens and has three children. Career: Middle
Ranch. Mont., 1910-13; business In New York. 1913-1917;
United States Army. 1917-1920 (private at Fort Niagara
1917; captain of Field Artillery, Camp Upton. N. T..
1918; major. Field Artillery, Camp Upton, 1918: lieutenant
colonel. War Plans Division. General Staff. 1918; colonel.
General Staff, 1919; Colc-nel of General Staff of Officers'
Reserve Corps, 1920). Executive secretary of American
Red Cross, 1920-22. director of public relations. Motion
Picture Producers & Distributors of America. Inc. ; 1922-
1926: director of Studio Relations. Association of Motion
Picture Producers, Inc.. since 1926. December 1. 1932.
became associated with Fox Films in an executive
capacity. Scenario editor. Fox Film Corp., since March
15. 1934.
JOY, LEATRIC^: Actress, r. n. Leatrice Joy Zeldler;
b. New Orleans. La.; h. 5 feet 2 Inches; black hair and
dark brown eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. Dr. and Mrs. Edward
Joseph Zeidler. non-professionals; e. Sacred Heart academy
In New Orleans; div. John Gilbert, professional: hy. her
work and baby. Stage experience in stock for about six
months In San Diego. On screen in many pictures, among
them "Manslaughter" and "The Ten Commandments" for
Cecil B. DeMllle: also in "Java Head." "The Blue
Danube" and "Man Made Woman": 1929: "A Most
Immoral Lady," First National; "Strong Boy," Fox; "The
Bellamy Trial." MGM.
JOYCE. ALICE: Actress, b. Kansas City, Mo.. Oct. 1.
1890. h. 5 feet 7 inches: dark brown hair and hazel eyes:
w. 122 pounds; e. nubile schools of Kansas City and
Annandale, Pa.; married and has two children: hy. travel-
ing, walking and golf. First screen appearances In "The
Lion and the Mouse." and "The Battle Cry of War." for
Vltagraph; also with Kalera and Distinctive-Goldwyn.
Later appeared in "Stella Dallas," "Sorrell and Son."
United Artists: "Dancing Mothers." "Beau Geste." "The
Ace of Cads," "So's Your Old Man," Paramount: "The
Noose." First National; "13 Washington Square." Uni-
versal; "The Squall" (1930), First National; "Song o'
My Heart," Fox; "He Knew Women" (1930). "The Mid-
night Mystery." Radio: "Green Goddess." Warner; also In
Screen Songs for Paramount (1931-32).
JOYCE, NATALIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
JOYCe. PEGGY HOPKINS: Actress, r. n. Margaret
Upton; b. Norfolk. Va. ; h. 5 feet 'JV2 inches; w. 110
pounds; blonde hair, blue eyes. Appeared on th^ stage In
the "Follies" and "Vanities." Author of two books. On
screen: Appeared in 1926 in "Skyrocket" for Associated
Exhibitors, later merged with Pathe. Returned to screen
in 1933 in "International House." Paramount.
JOYCE, TEDDY and his BAND: In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1930," British International Pictures. In 1936:
"Abide With Me," Sound City.
JOYCE, VICKI: Entertainer. In 1936: Vitaphone short
piuduct.
JOYZELLE: Actress, r. n. Joyzelle Joyner; b. Mt.
Pleasant, Ala.; b. 5 feet 5 inches; dark brown hair and
dark grey eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. L. Anna Bentiey and
Francis Joyner, non-professionals; e. private tutor; not
married; hy. collecting funny dolls. Stage experience of
11 years Including six months with West Coast circuit.
Film appearances in "Out of the Past." "Close Harmony."
"Dance Madness," "Moran of the Marines." "Souvenirs"
and "The Bride of the Nile," "The Black Watch" (1929).
Fox; "Prince of Diamonds" (193U). Columbia. In 193-1:
"1 Believed in You," Fox.
JUDELS, CHARLES: Actor, b. Amsterdam. Holland;
<. School of Holy Innocents, New York City. Was stage
director and actor: produced "Artists and Models," "Qay
Paree." "A Night in Spain," "Greenwich Village Fol-
lies," "Nights in Paris" and 87 farces, comedies and
dramas. In 1928 was signed by Fox to direct Movietone:
played parts in "Frozen Justice," "Hot for Paris," "Let's
Go Places" and "Cheer Up and Smile," all for Fox;
Commandante Ruiz In "Captain Thunder," Monsieur Le-
Maire in "The Life of the Party" and Pernasse in
"Fifty Million Frenchmen" for Warner. In 1933: Ap-
peared in Vitaphone short product. In 1934: "Pugs and
Kisses," Vitaphone; "The Good Bad Man." Educational.
In 1935: "The Florentine Dagger." Warner; "Symphony
of Living," Invincible. In 1936: "Give Us This Night,"
"The Plainsman." Paramount; "The Great Ziegfeld,"
"San Francisco," "Susy," "Love On the Run," MGM.
In 1937: "When's Your Birthday?." RKO-Radio; "Along
Came Love." "Swing High, Swing Low," Paramount;
"Maytime." MGM.
JUDGE, ARLINE: Actress, b. Bridgeport, Conn.. Feb.
21, 1912; b. 5 feet 2 inches; brown eyes; p. non-profes-
sionals: e. Ursullne Academy prep school and attended
college at New Rochelle for year; div. Wesley Buggies,
RKO director; has one son. Stage experience: "The Second
Little Show, '•Silver Slipper" revue, and others. Under
contract to RKO Radio and appeared in "Are These Our
Children?". "Girl Crazy." "Young Bride." "The Road-
house Murder." "Is My Face Red?", "The Age of Con-
sent." In 1933: "Flying Devils." In 1934: "Looking for
Trouble," United Artists-20th Century; "Shoot the Works,"
"One Hour Late." Paramount; "Name the Woman." "The
Party's Over." Columbia. In 1935: "George White's 1935
Scandals." Fox; "Million Dollar Baby," Monogram;
"When Strangers Meet," Liberty; "College Scandal."
"Ship Cafe," Paramount; "The Mysterious Mr. Wong."
Monogram; "Welcome Home." Fox. In 1936: "King of
Burlesque." "It Had to Happen." "Here Comes Trouble,"
"Star for a Night," "Pigskin Parade." "One in a
Million," 20th Century-Fox; "Valiant is the Word for
Carrie," Paramount.
JUDGE, HORACE: Publicity and advertising manager.
Associated British Film Distributors, b. Newark. England:
married. Before entering motion picture industry was
manager for Charles Dillingham Companies and for Geo.
C. Tyler Companies in USA; in advertising department
of Universal in New York; publicity side for First
National in New York, thence going to London as
publicity and advertising manager of First National in
England.
JUDGE, NEOMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
JUERGENS, MRS. ALICE M.: Exchange secretary,
b. Duluth, Minn.; e. Central High School, Minn. Four
years assistant secretary. Cincinnati Film Board, until
office was abolished. Secretary two and a half years. Prior
to these connections, was secretary to the Columbia ex-
change manager at Cincinnati. Was secretary of Cincinnati
Code Boards under NRA.
JUEiRGENS, KURT: Actor. In 1936: "The Royal
Waltz," Ufa.
JUERGENSEN, EDWIN: Actor. In 1935: "The Czardas
Duchess," Ufa.
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JUGO, JENNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
JULIAN, RUPERT:
Almanac.)
JULIO, DON: Production executive: real name Julio B.
Munoz; b. Honda. Colombia, South America, December
13, 1898: h. 5 feet 6 inches; blacic hair and eyes; w. 170
pounda; p. Ignacia and Muriano Munoz, professionals; e.
Peirce college. Pliiladelphia, Pa.: m. Maria Balcarel.
professional: hy. boxing. Amateur 118 pounds champion
of South America, 1917 to 1920: also active in tennlg.
No stage experience. 192S-193U, president Superior Prod.
JULLIEN, HENRI: Actor. In 1935: "Les As Du Turf,"
Paramount.
JUNE, RAY: Cameraman, b. Itnaca. New York; e. at-
tended Cornell University. Among his early films were
"Alibi," "Putting on the Kitz," "Keaching for the
Moon," and "Arrowsmith." Ue was the chief cameraman
for "Arrowsmith." In 1933: "I Cover the Waterfront,"
"Roman Scandals," United Artists; "When Ladies Meet."
"Another Language," MGM. In 1934: "The Women in
His Life," "Riptide," collaborated on "Treasure island."
"The Girl from Missouri." "Hideout," MGM. In 1935:
"Vanessa — Her Love Story," "China Seas." MGM: "Bar-
bary Coast," U.A. In 1936: "Riff Raft," "Wife Versus
Secretary," "The Great Ziegfeld," "Susy," "Born to
Dance," MGM. In 1937: "Kspionage," MGM.
JUNG, SHIA: Actor. In 1936: "Charlie Chan at the
Circus," 20th Century-Fox.
JUNGE, ALFRED: Supervising art director, Gaumont-
British studios. b. Gorlitz, Germany, Jan. 29, 1886;
married. Studied art in Germany and Italy. Scenic
artist at Berlin State Opera, State Theatre and State
Theatre Studios in Berlin. Art direction for UFA and
other German companies and for Dupont and Korda in
Paris and Londcm. Art-directed, for GB, "The Constant
Nymph," "The Good Companions," "1 Was a Spy,"
"Passion." "Kvensong," "Little Friend," "The Man
Who Knew Too Much," "The Clairvoyant," "Mister
Hobo," "Its Love Again." "Head Over Heels in Love."
"King Solomons Mines" and "Gang-Way."
JUNGMEYER,
Almanac.)
JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
JUNKERMAN, HANS: Actor. Appeared in "His Latest
Excellency" (1929), and "Love Waltz," Ufa. In 1933:
"Dream of Schoenbrunn." Europa Film; "Ein Lied fur
Dich" ; "Hochzeit am Wolfgangsee" ; "Pipin der Kurze."
In 1934: "Musik im Blut" ; "Rosen aus dem Suden" ;
"Der letzte Walzer." In 1935: "Regine" ; "Mein Leben
fur Maria Isabell"; "Artisten," Ariel; "Larm um Weide-
niann" ; "Der Gcfangene des Konigs"; "Der junge Graf";
"The Czardas Duchess," Ufa. In 1936: "Der Aussenssiter,"
Bavaria.
JUNOD, BETTYE:
Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
JURMANN, WALTER: Song writer. b. Vienna,
Austria; p. non-professional; e. College of Commerce in
Vienna. In Europe, with Bronislaw Kaper wrote music for
Richard Tauber's pictures, one film for Jan Kiepura, film,
"Nights of Moscow," and Casino de Paree Revue in Paris.
In November, 1934, came to MG.M together. In 1935:
music for "Escapade," including song "You're All I
Need"; music, "Mutiny on the Bounty." "Last of the
Pagans"; song, "Cosi Cosa." from "A Night at the
Opera." In 1936: music, "The Perfect Gentleman," "San
Francisco." AH MGM. In 1937: collaborated on music
"Three Smart Girls." U.
JURY, SIR WILLIAM: British executive, b. 1870. One
of the oldest members of the trade, with interests in
every branch, graduating from old traveling showman days.
Did much work in maintaining distribution of films to
troops during World War, and was knighted 1918 for
charity services during War. Was managing director Jury-
Metro-Goldwyn, Ltd. (London ofBce of MGM), 1924-27.
President Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund. Now
less actively associated with trade.
K
KAAREN, SUZANNE: Actress, b. Sydney. Australia.
22 years ago; e. College of the City of New York and
New York University; hy. sports, and writing poetry. Ap-
peared on stage in Free Theatre Movement at age of
eight. Modeled clothes, wrote short stories and poetry.
Took motion picture test, and obtained contract to appear
in short subjects. Appeared on stage in "Americana."
"Murder in the Night," "This Is The Hour," as well as
making appearances in stock at Sutton Theatre. Under
contract to Fox (1934) for "Sleepers East," "Bottoms
Up," "Coming Out Party," "Wild Gold." then to
Monogram and appeared in 1935 in "Women Must
Dress"; "Strangers All," Radio; "The Big Broadcast of
1936," Paramount. In 1936: "The White Legion," GN;
MGM short product. In 1937: "When's Your Birthday?"
RKO Radio.
KABOS, GYULA: Actor, b. Budapest. Hungary,
1890; e. high school, Budapest. On stage, in plays in-
cluding "Abie's Irish Rose," and "The Spider." Films
include In 1931: "Hyppolite," Szamek production, Buda-
pest: in 1932: "Piry Knows Everything," Phoebus pro-
duction, Budapest; "Fairy Tale Car," Reflector produc-
tion; "Emmy," Muveszfilm Production, Budapest. In 1935:
"Thanks for Knocking Me Down." "Villa for Sale."
"Students of Iglo," Budapest; "Villa for Sale"; "The
Plain Girl," Harmonia Productions; "Candy Store In
Buda," Phoebus Productions; "Miss President"; "Hallo
Budapest"; "Address Unknown," Muveszfilm Productions.
In 1936: "Sensation," Filmiroda Prod.; "Half-Price
Honeymoon." Lux Prod.; "Three Spinsters," Harmonia
Prod.; "River Rendez-Vous," Phoebus Prod.; "Affair of
Honor," Allianz Prod.. In 1937: "Pay Up. Madame."
"Once a Week," Globus Prod. All films made in Budapest
in Hungarian language.
KACKLEY, VERA DE ETTE: Motion picture editor,
Press-Telegram, Long Beach, Cal.; b. ranch near Hyannis,
Neb., March 23, 1901; p. C. E. and Mrs. Clara M. Kack-
ley; e. graduate Sheridan, Wyo., High School, 1918;
correspondence work University of Minnesota. Began news-
paper work in 1918 on Post at Sheridan. Experience on
newspapers in Wyoming and California. Editor of number
of published short stories and author of novel, "Thy
People."
KADANE, EDWARD G.: Frederick Amusement Co..
Romana. Grand and New Theatres, b. Denison. Texas.
March 24. 1904; p. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Kadane; e. high
school and college. Oil business. Twelve years, operation
of theatres in Southwestern Oklahoma: director. Theatre
Owners of Oklahoma; member. Resolutions Committee,
MPTOA.
KAHAL, IRVING: Music Composer. In 1933 collab-
orated on music and lyrics, "Footllght Parade," Warner.
In 1934: With Sammy Fain wrote music and lyrics for
"Fashions of 1934." "Here Comes the Navy," Warner;
collaborated on music and lyrics of "Harold Teen,"
Warner; collaborated on music and lyrics of "Strictly
Dynamite," RKO. In 1935: co-author of lyrics and
music for "Sweet Music," Warner; lyrics, "Goin' to
Town," Paramount.
KAHANAMOKU, DUKE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KAHANE, BENJAMIN B.: Vice-President, Columbia
Pictures Corporation of California; b. Chicago, 111., No-
vember 30, 1891 ; e. was graduated from Winfleld
Scott Schley school, Murray P. Tuley high school and
Chicago Kent College of Law; married October 1919
and has two children. Admitted to the bar of the
State of Illinois in October. 1912. Practiced law In
3ssociation with Alfred S. Trude, George A. Trude and
Daniel P. Trude (now judge of circuit court of Cook
county. 111.). 1912-19. Admitted to the New York bar
in June, 1921. In December, 1919, went to New York
to assist in organization of the Orpheum Circuit, Inc.,
and remained with the company as general counsel, secre-
tary and treasurer and member of the board of directors.
Returned to Chicago vhen the Orpheum Circuit executive
offices were moved back there. Returned to New York
upon consolidation of the Interests of Orpheum Circuit,
Inc., and Kelth-Albee companies, and was elected secre-
tary and a director of the new Keith-Albee Orpheum
Corporation and various subsidiary companies. Upon
formation of Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corporation (November,
1928) he was made secretary and treasurer of this
company and a member of the board of directors, executive
committee and finance committee (similar positions In
subsidiary companies). Then became vice-president and
general counsel of Radlo-Keith-Orpheum Corporation,
Orpheum Circuit. Inc., Keith-Albee-Orpheum Corp., RKO-
Radio Pictures, Inc. In April. 1932, became president of
RKO Radio Pictures Inc., RKO-Studios. Inc., RKO Pathe
Pictures Inc.. and vice-president, Radio-Keith-Orpheum
Corp. From April. 1932 to Aug.. 1936, headquarters in
Hollywood in active charge of RKO Studios. Resigned
from RKO, Aug. 9, 1936, and joined Columbia as vice-
president.
KAHN, FLORENCE: Actress. In 1936: "Secret Agent,"
GB.
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KAHN, GORDON: Actor and writer, b. Budapest,
May 11, 1902; h. 5 feet 3 Inches; brown eyes and
brown hair; w. 135 pounds; p. Henri and Carlotta, non-
professionals; e. Townsend Harris Hall, Columbia (Jour-
nalism) Yale; m. Barbara Brodle; by. cats, cooking.
Entered Alms In Hollywood, 1930, "Gentleman's Fate,"
MGM. "X Marks the Spot," "The Death Kiss," Tif-
fany; "Kid Gloves." Universal; "Jade," United Artlsti.
In J934 : collaborated on screen play and dialogue of "The
Crosby Case," Universal. In 1935: screen play, "The
People's Enemy," RKO; author and scenarist, "Glgo
lette," Select.
KAHN, GUS: Music Composer. In 1933 wrote lyrics,
"Storm at Daybreak," MGM. With Edward Elisen on
"Flying Down to Rio," Radio. In 1934: collaborated on
music and lyrics of "Bottoms Up," Fox; wrote lyrics
for "Stingaree," RKO-Radio; collaborated on songs for
"Operator 13," MGM. on "Kid Millions." Goldwyn-UA.
In 1935: wrote added lyrics of "Naughty Marietta." "Es-
capade." MGM.; lyrics, "Thanks a Million," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: additional lyrics, "Rose Marie," "San
Francisco," MGM: "Let's Sing Again," BKO-Radio. In
19.'!7: lyrics "Three Smart Girls," U.
KAHN, IVAN: President. Ivan Kahn-Harry Green
Agency. b. Los Angeles. Cal.. Dec. 8. 1890; p. John
and Gertrude Behrendt Kahn; e. Harvard Military
Academy and Polytechnic High School, Los Angeles: not
married. Actor, writer and producer, then manager and
discoverer of talent since 1919. Owner Ivan Kahn
Agency 1925-1935.
KAHN, HENRY J.: Publicity department of Publix-
Balaban & Katz, Chicago; b. Philadelphia, Pa., May
3, 1908; p. Joseph and Gizella Kahn; e. Chicago public
schools, military academies in Florida and Michigan.
Carl Schurz high school in Chicago; majored in Jour-
nalism at high school. Did merchandising with Sears,
Roebuck & Co., was in publicity and advertising depart-
ment of Publix-Balaban & Katz, 1925-1930; same with
Publix-Detroit, 1930-1931.
KAHN. MILTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KAIMANN, 0. H.: President, Kaimann Brothers, Inc.,
Hyde Park Amusement Co. and Salisbury Theatre, Inc.,
.St. Louis. Lee Theatre Co., Baden, Bremen, O'Fallon,
Salisbury and Lowell Theatres.
KAISER, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KAISER-TIETZ, ERICH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KALAFAT, JOHN D.: Exhibitor, b. Athens, Greece,
November 4, 18S4. Came to Chicago in 1900. In 1907
operated own film theatre, the Oriental, second house opened
in Chicago (not the U & K loop theatre). Became state
rights distributor. In 1913 went to Cleveland, his first
theatre being the Lincoln, followed by the Savoy and the
Jewel. In 1919, with Myer Fine, D. L. Schumann and
Kellar Brothers, formed Ohio Amusement Co., succeeded
hv Associated 'Theatres, Inc., ten theatres, with Kalafat
president. "Theatres Include: Capitol. Denlson Square,
Cardpn. Gordon Square, Jewel. Knlckerboker, Royal, South-
ern, Sunbeam. Windamere. all In Cleveland.
KALEY, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KALEY, J.: Writer. In 1935: story "Saddle Aces,"
Resolute.
KALI LI, G.: Actor. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon."
Columbia.
KALIZ, ARMAND: Actor, b. Paris, France. October
23, 1892; h. 5 feet 10 inches; dark brown hair and
blue eyes; vv. 150 pounds; p. Antoinette and Germain
Kaliz, non -professionals: e. Lycee Carnot, Paris, and
Conservatoire National College of Paris; chief hobby,
fencing. He took the lead In the following stage
productions in New York: "The Waltz Dream," "The
Polish Wedding." "The Kiss Burglar," "Going Up,"
"The Motor Girl." and the "Spice of 1923." Also a
headliner in Keith Orpheum vaudeville for 10 years.
Appeared in the following screen production): "The
Temptress." with Greta Garbo for Metro-Goldwvn-Maver,
"The Stolen Bride," "The Love Mart," with Billle Dove,
"Twin Beds" for First National, "The Aviator," "The
Golddiggers of Broadway," "Noah's Ark," for Warner
Brothers. "The Children." for Paramount, "Yellow Fin-
gers," for Fox. and "The Belle of Broadway." with
Betty Compson for Columbia. He wrote "The Sporting
.Age," featuring Belle Bennett, and "A Woman's Way."
featuring Mary Livingston, for Columbia. In 1933
appeared in "Design for Living," Paramount; "Flying
Down to Rio," Radio. In 1934: "George White's Scan
dais," Fox. In 1935: "Diamond Jim," Universal; "Here's
to Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
KALKER, LOUIS E.: b. 1893; e. King Henry VIll
School and Birmingham University, Eng. Sales supervisor
of National Screen Service, 1935. English representative
of Mascot Pictures Corporation, and English representative
of Republic Pictures Corporation.
KALLINA, ANNA: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KALLOCH, ROBERT M.: Costume Designer, b. New
York City, Jan. 13, 1893; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. non-professional;
e. grade schools in New York and then completed four
years at Dwight's Preparatory School; graduated from
the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts; hy.
sketching. Joined the stafT of Vogue as an illustrator
and creator of women's fashions. Went to the West
Coast to create feminine fashions for Fox.
KALMAN, EMMERICH: Composer. Wrote "'The Czardaj
Duchess," filmed in 1935 by Ufa.
KALMAR, BERT: Music composer and writer. In lO-IO:
collaborated on story "The Cuckoos," "Check and Double
Check," RKO; "Animal Crackers," Paramount. In 1931:
story and screen play "Broadminded." Warner. In 1932:
collaborated on story and screen play "The Kid from
.Spain." United Artists; "Horse Feathers." Paramount. In
1933 with Harry Ruljy wrote story, music and lyrics
"Duck Soup," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on the
screen play of "Hips, Hips, Hooray," "Kentucky Kernels,"
RKO; with Harry Ruby wrote music and lyrics for the
same picture; collaborated on story and screen play of
"The Circus Clown." First National. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, and lyrics and music. "Bright Lights."
F.N. ; collaborated on music and lyrics, "The Man Who
Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." 20th Century-Fox; col-
laborated on "A Night at the Opera," MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on "Walking on Air." RKO-Radio.,.
KALMENSON, BENJAMIN: Division manager. Central
District. Warner Bros. b. Pittsburgh. January 3, 1899:
married; p. Charles and Anna, father dec: e. East
District High School. Brooklyn, N. Y. With Crucible
Steel Company of America for 10 years. Joined First
National. Pittsburgh branch in 1927. Promoted to
Albany exchange as branch manager; later transferred
to Omaha and Kansas City as manager; returned to Pitts-
burgh January 1. 1932. Resigned as branch manager,
Warner-First National. Pittsburgh. March 15, 1934, to
be chief booker, Warner Theatres. Pittsburgh. Resigned
from theatre department as chief booker to become division
manager of the Central District, with headquarters in
Pittsburgh.
KALMINE, HARRY M.: Circuit manager. Entered pic
ture business. 1915, as music boy. Successively, stagehand
treasurer, manager and roadshow manager In the theatre
Operated own house in East Rutherford, N. J., after being
discharged from service In war. Later In charge of 16
houses in New Jersey for Louis Rosenthal. City manager,
Fabian's, Hackensaok. District manager, Hudson County.
Assistant zone manager, then head bcoker. Warner. New
York headquarters. District manager. 44 houses. Northern
Jersey. Now district manager, 60 houses. Pittsburgh. Su-
pervises theatres of varying sizes in Pennsylvania towns,
W. Va. and Ohio.
KALMUS, DR. HERBERT T.r President and gen-
eral manager. Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation; b.
Chelsea, Mass., November 9, 1881; p. Benjamin G. and
Ada Isabella Gurney Kalmus; e. Massachusetts Institute
of Technology {B.S., 1904), University of Zurich, Switz-
erland (Ph.D., 1906); m. Natalie M. Dunfee. Is a
graduate fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
studying in Europe, 1905-06; Research associate
1906-07; instructor at M. I. T., 1907-10; was assistant
professor of physics at Queen's University, Kingston.
Ont., 1910-12: professor of electro-chemistry and metal-
lurgy, 1913-15: director of the research laboratory of
electro-chemistry and metallurgy for the Canadian Gov-
ernment, 1913-15. He was president of Exolon Company.
Thorold, Ontario. Buffalo. New York and Boston. Map=
1918-23. He has been president and general manager of
Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation (motion pictures
in natural colors) from Its organization to date. His
home address Is Centervllle, Mass. Offices: P. O. Box
54 Back Bay Station, Boston, Mass., and 823 N
Seward Street. Hollywood, Cal. He is a member o'
the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American
Chemical Society, Algonquin of Boston. American Physical
Society, Los Angeles Country Club, Bel Air Country Club,
Los Angeles; Wlanno Club, Wlanno, Mass.; The Masquers,
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for technical journals. He is an Episcopalian.
KALMUS, NATALIE M.: Color director of the Techni-
color Motion Picture Corporation, b. Boston, Mass., 1892;
m. Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus; p. Ann .Jordan Grant Dunfee
and George Kayser Dunfee; e. Art School, University of
Zurich, Switzerland; Art School, John B. Stetson Univer-
sity, Deland, Fla. ; Boston Art School, Boston, Mass. ;
Curry School of Expression, Boston, Mass. ; Queen's Uni-
versity, Kingston, Ontario. Has been color expert of
Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation from organization.
Belongs to Wianno Country Club, Wianno. Mass.: Algon-
quin Club, Boston, Mass. ; Brentwood Country Club, Brent-
wood, Cal. ; Lakeside Golf Club of Hollywood, Cal. ; Los
Angeles Country Club of Los Angeles. In 1934: techni-
color direction of "The House of Rothschild." United
Artists-20th Century; 1935, "Becky Sharp," RKO-Pioneer;
"The Little Colonel," Fox. In 1936: Technicolor color
director, "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," Para-
mount: "Dancing Pirate." RKO Radio; "Raniona," 2Uth
Cent.-Fox; color supervisor "The Garden of Allah," UA.
In 1937: "Wings of the Morning." 20th Century-Fox; "A
Star Is Born," Selznick International.
KALSER, ERWIN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
KALTENBORN, H. V.: CBS political analyst. b.
Milwaukee, Wis.. July 9, 1878; e. Harvard; m. Baroness
Olga von Nordenflycht. Was editor of the Brooklyn Eagle;
private instructor to Vincent Astor. Joined Columbia in
1928.
KALVER, ROY L.: Theatre Manager. b. Chicago.
111., December 12, 1899; p. I. A. Kalver and Sarah
Kalver; e. graduate of University of Illinois. 1921.
Ran a small theatre in Decatur. Ind.. In 1926; joined
Balaban & Katz in September, 1920; was treasurer,
assistant manager and manager of numerous theatres until
December, 1929, when he entered advertising work. For-
merly district advertising manager of Publlx Balaban &
Katz. Managing director. Paramount at Detroit.
KAMEN, KAY: President, Kay Kamen, Ltd.. sole repre-
sentative of Walt Disney Enterprises, b. Baltimore. Md. ;
married. Was partner. Kamen-Blair, Inc., Kansas City,
Mo., advertising and sales promctional agency. In 1932
took over all commercial activities in connection with
Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony characters. Has built
up world-wide merchandising enterprise. Mickey Mouse-
Walt Disney, Ltd., London, supervises activities of branch
offices in Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Copenhagen. Stockholm
and Lisbon. President of Kay Kamen, Ltd., 1270 Sixth
Avenue, New York City, and Kay Kamen. Ltd., of
Toronto. Canada. Other offices under his supervision are
located in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, N. Z.
KAMI. VIRGINIA: Actress. b. Akron. Ohio; h. 5
feet 3 Inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 113 pounds:
p. non -professionals: e. boarding school; m. Edward
Kamlnsky, artist; hy. dogs. Stage experience in Lon-
don In "Interference." "Hay Fever." "Farmer's Wife."
"Compromising Daphne;" performed before the king,
queen and princess of Belgium. On screen in "The
Life of Chopin" in France. In 1934: "The Love Cap-
tive." Universal.
KAMPERS, FRITZ: Actor. Appeared In 1929 In
"Berlin After Dark." World Wide; "His Latest Excel-
lency." Ufa. In 1930: "Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt,"
"Letzte Rose," "La Paloma." Casino.
KAN. IR: Player. In 1936: "A Son of Mongolia,"
Amkino.
KANDEL. ABEN: Writer. In 1934: story "Sing and
Like It," RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on original
story, and wrote adaptation and .screen play. "She Gets
Her Man": collaborated on screen play, "Manhattan
Moon," "Werewolf of London," "It Happened in New
York." Universal. In 1936: wrote story which was the
basis of "Come Closer. Folks," Columbia; collaborated on
story "More Than a Secretary," Columbia. In 1937:
collaborated on story and play, "Thunder in the City,"
Columbia.
KANDEL, MORRIS J.: President. General Film
Library. Inc.. Ideal Pictures Corporation, and Olympic
Pictures Corp.; b. New York City. September 25. 1904;
married; e. New York University.
KANDELAKt. V. A.: Player. In 1937: "Revolution-
ists," Amkino.
KANE, AL M.: Branch manager, b. Boston, Mass.,
February 16, 1900; e. Graduated from Brighton High
School, the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance and
the Suffolk Law School. His first job was in the account-
ing department of the Boston & Albany Railroad. Ave
years. With Florida East Coast Company as comptroller,
two and a half years. In 1925 joined Paramount, Boston,
as assistant booker, became chief accountant, booking man-
ager, salesman and sales manager. Slember of Paramount' s
"100 Per Cent Club" on three occasions. Branch manager.
New Haven, Boston.
KANE, BABE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KANE, EDDIE: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in "Broad-
way Melody," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "Illusion," "Kib-
itzer," "Why Bring That Up," Paramount; "Street
Girl," Radio; "Song of Love," Columbia; "Puttln' On
the Ritz," United Artists; "Let's Go Places," Fox;
"Framed," Radio; "Is Everybody Happy," Warner; "Lord
Byron of Broadway," MGM; in 1930: "Cheer Up and
Smile," Fox; "Big Boy," Warner; "Life of the Party,"
and "The Doorway to Hell," Warner; "The Squealer"
Columbia; "Ex Mistress," Warner; "Dirigible," Col-
umbia; "Cohens and Kellys in Africa," Universal; "Once
a Summer," Fox; in 1931: "Stolen Jools," N.V.A.
"Public Enemy," and "Smart Money," Warner; "Goldie,"
Fox; "Son of Rajah," MGM; "Ex Bad Boy," Universal;
"Bought," Warner; "Susan Lenox," MGM; "Forbidden,"
Columbia; "Peach O' Reno," Radio; "Forgotten Women,"
Monogram; "Stepping Sisters," Fox. In 1933: "Dan-
gerous Crossroads," "Thrill Hunter," Columbia. In 1936:
RKO short product. In 1937: "Melody for Two." WB.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KANE, HELEN:
Almanac.)
KANE, JOE: Film editor and director, b. San Diego.
Calif.. March 19. 1897: p. Francis Inman-Kane and Marie
Graham Kinloch; m. Margaret Louise Munn; h. 6 ft.; w.
180 pounds: light hair, blue eyes. Was cellist. Film editor,
1928 to 1935 for Pathe, RKO, Paramount and Republic on
films including the following: "His First Command," "Her
Man," "Night Work," "Big Money," "Sweepstakes,"
"Suicide Fleet," "Big Gamble." "Prestige," "Young
Bride." "Is My Face Red." "Seventy Thousand Wit-
nesses." "Madison Square Garden," "Billion Dollar
Scandal," "Strictly Personal"; "I Love That Man,"
"Golden Harvest," "Song of the Eagle." Paramount;
"No More Women," "Little Men," "Here Comes the
Groom." "Headline Woman," "Laughing at Life," Mas-
cot; "Emperor Jones." United Artists: "His Double
Life," Paramount. In 1935: "McFaddens Flats." Para-
mount; directed "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." "Melody
Trail," "Sagebrush Troubadour." "Lawless Nineties,"
"King of the Pecos," Republic. Co-directed "Fighting
"Marines," "Darkest Africa," "Undersea Kingdom." In
1936: "Oh. Susannah," "Round Up Time in Texas." "The
Old Corral." "Guns and Guitars," "The Lonley Trail,"
Republic. In 1937: "Paradise Express." "Git Along
Little Dogies," "Gun Smoke Ranch," Republic.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KANE, MARGIE:
Almanac.)
KANE, NICHOLAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KANE, ROBERT T.: Producer, 20th Cent. -Fox, Had
same post. Paramount Publix, at Saint-Maurice (Seine),
France; b. Jamestown, New York, Sept. 16, 1886; married;
e. high school and college; studied to be civil engineer.
After being in Nome, Alaska, for one year, returned to
San Francisco and worked on the San Francisco
Call; then manager, Valencia Theatre. San Francisco.
Entered film business with Alco Films; then pro-
duced independently for state right market. Organ-
ized and built United Studios in California. Joined
army in 1917; was private, corporal, sergeantj sergeant-
major, lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain ; received
Distinguished Service Medal. Distinguished Service Cross
and Belgian Croix de Guerre. Decorated with the
Order of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the
President of Prance for constructive contribution to
international films. Decorated by the Portuguese Govern-
ment with the Military Order of San Tiago de Espada.
Returned to America and was appointed general manager
of production. Paramount Publlx. Occupied position for
four years then produced Independently for Paramount
and First National. Made first sound musical picture
syncopation for RKO. Organized "Les Studios Para-
mount," Paris, in 1930. Resigned Paramount foreign
post, 1933, to join Fox. Organized Fox Productions In
Paris and established studios and dubbing plants becoming
general manager of foreign production. Brought to
America by Fox in 1933 to produce In Hollywood.
Produced "George White's Scandals." Erik Charell's
"Caravan." "Under Pressure." "Spring Tonic." "Man
Proposes," "Orchids to You." "The Daring Young Man."
"Dressed to Thrill." Fox. Returned to Europe. In 1937:
"Wings of the Morning," 20th Cent. -Fox.
KANE, SHERWIN A.: Editorial stafT, Motion Pic-
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ture Dally: b. Chicago, 111., February 28, 1903; c.
public schools. University of Notre Dame, Northwestern
University. Married. Reporter Chicago and California
dally newspapers ; Chicago editorial representative. Motion
Picture News, then Quigley Publications, New York.
KANN, GEORGE E.: Production Manager, Monogram;
born in Bohemia. Austria. Dec. 8. 1890; p. Edward and
Amalla Tausig Kann; e. New York public schools. College
of the City of New Y'ork. Columbia University; married.
Was in commercial advertising. Assistant to Carl Laem-
mle, manager of Universal Foreign Department, 1915-22;
manager of foreign department. Goldwyn Pictures. 1923;
Simmonds-Kann Enterprises, 1924-28; production man-
ager, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1929-35; Pioneer Productions,
1935. business production manager. 1935-36 independent
production. Product ion Manager, Monogram. 1937.
KANN, MAURICE "RED"; Editor, Motion Picture
Daily; b. April 3, 1899; e. Brooklyn, N. T. grammar
and high schools. College of the City of New Y^ork :
Broke into newspaper work on New York Journal of
Commerce; Joined The Film Daily in 1918, later becoming
managing editor and then editor In 1926. Resigned from
Film Daily to become editor of Motion Picture News
in 1929; on amalgamation of Motion Picture News with
Exhibitors Herald-World assumed present post.
KANTOR, McKINLAY: Writer. In 1935: storv
"Voice of Bugle Ann," MGM.
KANTUREK, OTTO: Director, cameraman, b. Vienna.
Austria. .Joined army 1916. Was cameraman hy special
command to Emperor Karl I of Austria. In 1934: "BIos-
some Time." In 1935: "Abdul the Damned." "Marriage
of Corbal," "Pagliacci," Capitol: "Student's Romance."
B. & P. Is technical expert and co-inventor of Chemi-
colour Process.
KANY, A. S.: Dramatic and music editor. Herald.
Dayton, Ohio. b. Xenia. Ohio; p. Mr. and Mrs.. .Jacob
Kany; e. high school and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y. ;
has three sons. Experience in all departments of reporting.
KAPER, BRONISLAW: Song writer. b. Warsaw,
Poland; p. non -professional; e. University of Warsaw and
Warsaw Conservatory of Music. In Europe, with Walter
.Turmann wrote music for Richard Tauber's films, a Jan
Kiepura film, "Nights of Moscow." and Casino de Paree
Revue in Paris. In 1934 brought to MGM together. In
1935: music for "Escapade." including song, "You're All I
Need": music, "Mutiny on the Bounty." "Last of the
Pagans"; song. "Cosi Cosa." from "A Night at the
Opera." In 1936: music, "The Perfect Gentleman," "San
Francisco." All AIGM. In 1937: collaborated on music
"Three Smart Girls," U.
KAPLAN. A. A.: Dale & Faust Theatres. St. Paul,
Minn.; b. Minneapolis, Minn., April 18. 1887; e. high
school. Was in men's furnishing business. BuiU Arion
in Minneapolis; later built Grar.ada. also in Minneapolis.
Leased to Finkelsteln and Ruben. Two and a half years
later bought Dale & Faust in St. Paul fwra Publix.
In motion picture businesi for 24 years.
KAPLAN, JACK H.: Branch manager, b. New York
City. April 23, 1893; e. College of the City of Now
York; married. In 1917 went with Universal for 18
months, then to Robertson-Cole Company for one year.
With United Artists since 1921. Buffalo branch manager.
KARCHOW, ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KARDAR. A. R.; Director, b. Lahore. Punjab. Oct.
11. 1904. h. 5 feet 10 inches: w. 12 stone 9 pounds;
dark hair, brown eyes, married, hy. to study the art
of motion pictures and to collect the old and rare speci-
mens of art. e. Calcutta. Was artist and portrait
painter. Started picture career as director of own film
company. When talkies came, joined East India Film
Co.. Calcutta. Directed three pictures, "Aurat Ka Pyar,"
"Chandra Gupta." "Sultana."
KAREV. A. M.
Promise," Amkino.
Player. In 1936: "A Greater
KARL, HAJOS: Composer. b. Budapest, Hungary,
Jan. 28, 1889; hi. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 200 lbs.; gray
hair, gray eyes; married: e. Academy of Music, Budapest
and Vienna. Composer of light operas and popular songs.
and was conductor of opera houses in Europe. Com-
posed scores for "Morocco." "Tonight is Ours," "Dis-
honored." "Song of Songs." "Four Frightened People."
Paramount: "Werewolf." "Manhattan Moon." Universal;
"The Last of the Pagans." MGM; "Beloved Rogue." "Two
Wise Maids," Republic; "Rainbow on the River," RKO-
Radio.
Kan — Kar
KARLOFF, BORIS: Actor, r. n. Charles Edward Pratt
b. London. Nov. 23, 1887; h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes;
w. 175 pounds; e. Uppingham Kings College; m. Dorothy
Stine. Stage career: ten years stock company and "The
Virginian." On screen in: "The Meddlin' Stranger,"
"The Phantom Buster," Pathe; "Tarzan and the Golden
Lion," FBO: "Soft Cushions." Paramount; "Two Arabian
Knights," United Artists; "The Love Mart, " First
National; "Behind that Curtain," Fox; "The Fatal Warn-
ing," Mascot serial; "Little Wild Girl," Trinity: "Phan-
toms of the North," Biltmore; "Two Sisters," Boris in
"The Devil's Chaplain," Rayart; "Vultures of the Sea,"
"Burning the Wind" (1930), Universal; "The Criminal
Code," "Business and Pleasure." "The Scar on the
Nation," "The Man Who Dared," "The Guilty Genera-
tion," "Graft." "Five-Star-Final." "King of the Wild,"
"I Like Your Nerve," "Smart Money." "Assorted Nuts,"
"Donovan's Kid." "The Public Defender," "Frankenstein,"'
"The Miracle Man" (1932). "The Mask of Fu Manchu,"
MGM: "The Mummy." "The Old Dark House," Universal.
In 1033: "The Ghoul," Ganmnnt-British. In 1931: "The
Black Cat." "Gift of Gab," Universal: "The Lost Patrol."
RKO; "The House of Rothschild," United Artists. In
1935; "The Bride of Frankenstein," "The Raven," Uni-
versal, In 1936: "The Invisible Ray." Universal; "The
Walking Dead," Warner: "The Man Who Lived Again,"
GB; "Juggernaut," Twickenham; "Charlie Chan at the
Opera," 20th Cent. -Fox.
KARLOFF, PHILIP: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KARLOV, SONIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
KARLSTEIN. PHIL: Assistant director. In 1934: "The
Mystery of Edwin Drood," "Strange Wives," "Cheating
Cheaters," "Great Expectations," "Countess of Monte
Cristo." "Embarrassing Moments," "1 Like It That Way,"
Universal. In 1935: "She Gets Her Man," "Manhattan
Moon." "His Night Out," "The Affair of Susan," "Alias
Mary Dow," "Werewolf of London," Universal. In 1936:
"Love Before Breakfast," "Postal Inspector," "Parole," U.
KARNELLY. LEILA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KARNS, ROSCOE: Actor, b. San Bernardino, Cal.,
September 7, 1893; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown hair
and eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Susan Jane Messmore and
Lewis Scott Karns, non -professionals; e. San Diego, Cal.,
high school and University of Southern California, Los
Angeles, has had 15 years stage training; m. Mary
M. Fraso, r.on-professional; hy. football, baseball and
horseback riding. Received early stage experience at
the Morosco theatre, Los Angeles, In "Civilian Clothes,"
"Eyes of Youth," and "The Thirteenth Chair;" with
Marjorie Rambeau in "Merely Mary Ann" on tour; with
Florence Reed in "Master of the House," at the Alcazar
theatre, San Francisco, Cal. ; and with stock companies
in Oakland, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, San
Jose, and Vancouver, B. C, Canada. His screen appear-
ances consist of the roles of the catcher in "Warming
Up," with Richard Dix; Dix's buddy, Swaty, In "Moran
of the Marines"; the one-leg man in "Beggars of Life":
George in "Something Always Happens," all Paramount
pictures. He also appeared in Fox's "Win That Girl,"
"Headlines;" Universal's "Jazz Mad" with Jean Hersh-
olt, and as the radio operator, with Ramon Novarro in
"The Flying Ensign," a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production.
In "Object Alimony" (1929), Columbia; "This Thing
Called Love" (1929), Pathe; In 1930 in "Safety In
Numbers," Paramount; "Troopers Three," Tiffany; "Man
Trouble," Fox; "Little Accident," Universal; "The
Gorilla," First National. In 1932: "Ladies of the Big
House," "Night After Night," "Under Cover Man." In
1933: "Gambling Ship," "One Sunday Afternoon."
"Alice in Wonderland," all Paramount; "today We
Live." MGM; "Twentieth Century." Columbia. In 1934:
"The Women in His Life," MGM; "Shoot the Works."
"Come On Marines," "Elmer and Elsie." Paramount;
"It Happened One Night," Columbia. In 1935: "Bed
Hot Tires." First National; "Stolen Harmony." "Four
Flours to Kill." "Wings in the Dark." "Two Fisted,"
Paramount: "Front Page Woman," "Alibi Ike." Warner.
In 1936: "Woman Trap," "Border Flight," "Three Cheers
for Love." "Three Married Men," Para.: "Cain and
Mabel," WB. In 1937: "Murder Goes to College," Para-
mount,
KARSON. INA M.: Theatre and book editor. Daily
News and Sun, Springfield, Ohio; b. Springfield, Dee. 1.
1903; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. Karson; e. attended Witten-
berg College for two years, and was graduated from
School of Fine Arts in Boston. With News and Sun since
1927.
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KASHKAROVA, Z.: Actress. In 1936: '•Nightingale."
Amklno.
KASHNITZKAYA, ELENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
KASPER, ANNE: Actress. b. Easton. Conn.. 17
years ago; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; grey eyes and brown hair:
w. 106 pounds; p. John Kasper, General Electric Company:
e. Easton Academy and Bridgeport High School: hy.
motion picture scrap book. As one of five winners of con-
test, appeared in 1935 in "Women Must Dress."
Monogram.
KASTNER. LACY W.: General manager for Continental
Europe. United Artists; b. England. April 9. 1896: e.
English schools; married. Active service In France with
British Army, five years. Went to United States and
became salesman in Inter-Ocean Film Corporation, eventu-
ally becoming president succeeding Paul H. Cromelln.
Went to Hollywood and joined Independent Producers.
Joined United Artists in 1928 and went to Paris as
assistant to Guy Croswell-Smith. In present position since
1934.
KASS, HANNAH: Foreign Manager, Columbia Pic-
tures Distributing, b. New York City, August 29, 1906;
e. N. Y. elementary and high schools; New York
University. Started as a secretary at Columbia; was
in personnel of foreign department when first formed.
KATAOKA, CHIYEZO: Producer, r. n. Masayoshi Uyeki;
h. Yabuzukahonmaehl. Gunma Perfecture. Japan. March 30.
19(13; h. 5 feet 6 inches; black hair and black eyes; w. 14&
pounds ; Trained for the stage by Jizayemon Kataoka. and
qualified to succeed to the master's name. With Makmo
Production managed by Shozo Makino, 1927. Foundea
Chivezo Production, 1928. Producer for Nikkatsu Company
sinoe 1928.
KATTERJOHN, MONTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KATZ, LEE: Assistant director. In 1934: "The White
Cockatoo," "Dr. Monica," "Mary Jane's Pa." "Upper
World," Warner. In 1935: "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
"Miss Pacific Fleet," Warner; "The Case of the Lucky
Legs." "The Payoff," Warner. In 1936: "Snowed Under."
"China Clipper." "Earthworm Tractors." "Sing Me a
Love Song," WB. In 1937: "Beady, Willing and Able."
WB.
KATZ, PITZI: (See the 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
KATZ, SAM: Production and Exhibition Executive,
b. Russia, 1892, and brought to this country at age of
three months; raised in Ghetto of Chicago, where father
was barber, m. Sari Marltza, pro. In 1905, at 13. he
got a job playing the piano In Carl Laemmle's first
5-cent motion picture house on Chicago's West Side,
while continuing his school work. At age of 16. he had
his own theatre with 144 folding chairs, which he later
increased to 275 and installed an orchestra; next year
he bought two more theatres. His main ambition was
to become a lawyer and, being graduated from high
school at this time, he entered Northwestern university
where he attended night school while continuing his
business activities. In 1914, he acquired a theatre seating
800 and soon after*ards formed Amalgamated Theatre
Corporation. About this time he met Barney Balaban,
and the meeting bore, fruit in erection of Central Park
theatre, first really fine theatre In Chicago devoted exclu-
sively to films. Venture won Interest and backing of
financial circles and, before long, Riviera was built,
which was followed by the string of deluxe houses which
all Chicago knows as Balaban & Katz. Impressed by
the brilliant success of this firm, directors of Paramount
Famous Lasky Corporation in 1925 prevailed upon the
Chicago concern to take over management of Its houses
and Sam Katz took executive charge of the new enterprise.
Became vice-president. Paramount Publix. Resigned In
1933, to head own company. Producing Artists. Returned
to exhibition activities.
KATZ, WEHMAN: Assistant director, b. Indianapolis,
p. Sidney and Minne Katz. e. Columbia University, h.
5 feet 10 inches; ^. 200 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes,
h. golf and touring. Assistant director, "China Clip-
per," "Case of the Lucky Legs." "Border Town," "Earth-
worm Tractors." "Dames." "Footllght Parade." "Snowed
Under," "Page Miss Glory." "The World Changes."
"Miss Pacific Fleet," "Oil for tie Lamps of China,"
"Golddiggers of 1933." Warner.
KATZENSTEIN, WERNER: Cinema editor of "Argen-
tinisches Tagebiatt," and publicity manager of British
Alianza Films, b. Hlldburghausen. Thuringia. Germany.
Dec. 19, 1906; e. high school, universities, and High
Schools of Commerce in Berlin, Mannheim and Heidelberg.
Worked in German bank, department stores and clothing
industries since January 2, 1930, in the Argentine. Cor-
respondent of German economical newspapers, revues and
other European publications. On August 27, 1932, joined
staff of "Argentinisches Tagebiatt." In December, 1932.
appointed Cinema and Theatre editor. In November.
1935, in charge of publicity of Argentine motion picture
company, Imasono Ltd. On Jan. 15, 1936, appointeil
publicity manager of British Alianza Films, distributors
of Gaumont British and Cine Alliance productions ir
the Argentine.
KATZMAN, SAM: President, Victory Pictures Corpo
ration, b. New York City, July 14, 1901 ; married. Willi
Fox Studios, 1914-1931. also with First National and
Cosmopolitan. Held positions from prop boy to production
manager and assistant to producers. In 1931 produced
Screencraft Productions for Showmen's Pictures. In 1933:
"Ship of Wanted Men," Showmen's Pictures. In 1934:
associated in production of Bob Steele westerns for
Supreme Pictures. Next producing as Victory Pictures.
Films include "Danger Ahead." "Hot Off the Press."
"Bars of Hate." "Fighting Coward," "A Face In the
Fog," "Taming the Wild," "Kelly of the Secret Ser-
vice," "Romance of the Rio Grande." In 1936-37:
"Shadow of Chinatown," serial; series of Tom Tyler
westerns; series of Herman Brlx action pictures. In pro-
duction, a serial featuring Herbert Rawllnson.
KAUFFMAN. JOSEPH R.: Branch manager. Universal;
b. Russia, May 18. 1898; married. Started with Aliens
of Canada in 1915 as shipper in an exchange holding the
distributing franchise for Famous Players Pictures in
Canada. Came to this country in 1927, spent a year In
Boston in the independent field, then joined the Pathe
Company, doing special work on the Harold Lloyd pic-
ture, "The Freshman," covering the South for a period
of a year. In 1929: joined Warner in Pittsburgh and
during this same year spent some time with United
Artists in the same territory, then joined Universal in
1930 just in time to participate in the selling of "All
Quiet on the Western Front" and "King of Jazz." Cov-
ered the West Virginia territoi-s' for this company for
six years and was promoted to branch manager of the
Pittsburgh office.
KAUFFMAN. REGINALD WRIGHT: (See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.J
KAUFMAN, ALBERT A.: Vice-president and Gen-
oral Manager, Myron Selznick & Co.. Inc.; b. Devils
Lake. N. D., September 25. 1888; p. Esther Kohn and
Herman Kaufman; e. public schools of Chicago, HI.; div.
ilita Spear. Clubs: American, London; tJnlon Interalliee,
Paris; L. A. Athletic. Los Angeles.
KAUFMAN, CHARLES: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "The Plot Thickens.' BKO-Radlo.
KAUFMAN, DAVID B.: Pen najpe. Movie Parade. Mo-
tion picture editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City. Iowa; b.
Minneapolis. May 14. 1914; p. S. Kaufman; e. high
school graduate. Won national journalism contests In
high school and two scholarships. Durlpg newspaper
career has served as police reporter, sports editor, radio
editor, court reporter, telegraph or news editor, proof
reader, assignment man on city desk, motion picture edi-
tor. United Press correspondent for eight north lovra
counties, and correspondent for Minneapolis Tribune.
KAUFMAN. EDWARD: Supervisor and Writer
Supervisor of short subjects. Universal studio; b. Chicago.
III., August 20. 1893; h. 5 feet 3 Inches; gray e.ves; w.
121 pounds: e. Paterson high school. Paterson. N. J.;
married. Formerly was newspaper man with Philadelphia
Times. New York Press, Baltimore News. Washington
Times when all were under Frank Munsey Syndicate.
Kntered pictures in 1915 with American Film Company.
Santa Barbara. In 1933 with Humphrey Pearson handled
adaptation "Aggie Appleby, IVIaker of Jlen" Radio. In
1934: collaborated on screen nlay of "Hips. Hips. Hoorav."
"The Gay Divorcee." co-author of story and screen play
nf "Cockeyed Cavaliers." "Romance in Manhattan." RKO-
Radio. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "McFadden's
Flats," "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount; "Star of
Midnight." Radio; collaborated on screen play, "Going
Highbrow," Warner; associate producer, "We're Only
Human," RKO. In 1936: associate producer, "The Lady
Consents." "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." producer "Walking
on Air," "Smartest Girl in Town," RKO-Radio.
KAUFMAN, GEORGE S.: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
on story "Royal Family of Broadway," "Animal Crackers,"
Paramount; "Not So Dumb," MGM. In 1931: collaborated
on story "June Moon," Paramount. In 1932: collaborated
on story "Once in a Lifetime." In 1933 wrote stage play.
"Dinner at Eight," MGM. With Robert Sherwood on
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"Uuman Scandals," United Artists. In 1934: collaborated
on original of "Elmer and Elsie." Paramount: "The Man
with Two Faces." Warner. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play, "A Night at the Opera," "Kiffraff," MGM.
KAUFMAN, RITA: Fashion Creator, Fox Film. b.
Lincoln, Neb.; h. 5 feet 3 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 112 pounds; e. Convent of the Sacred Heart
and attended Lincoln University; m. Edmund Lowe, pro-
fessional; hy. flying. In late 1931 became designer for
Hattie Carnegie. Remained with that organization sLt
months and then went to Hollywood where she signed a
Fox contract as fashion creator. In 1933: "Bondage," "The
Devil's in Love," "The Power and the Glory," "Doctor
Bull," "Hoopla." Pox. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne,"
"Carolina," "Stand Up and Cheer," "Grand Canary,"
Fox.
KAUFMAN, WOLFE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KAVANAGH, STAN: Actor. In 1936: "The Big Broad-
cast of 1937," Paramount.
KAVANAUGH, KATHERINE: Author. In 1936: play
"Every Saturday Night," "Back to Nature." "Educating
Father," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: created character who
was basis of "Off to the Races," 20th Cent.-Fox.
KAVELIN, H. BORRAH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KAW, EDGAR L.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KAWAKITA, NAGAMASA: President, Towa Shojl
Goshi-Kalsha, importer and distributor of European pic-
tures, b. Tokyo. 1900; married; e. high school. Started
distribution of UFA and other European pictures for
Japanese territory.
KAWASAKI, HIROKO: Actress, r. n. Shizuko Ishi-
watarl. b. Kawasaki. Japan, May 29, 1912; h. 4 ft.
9 in.; w. 90 pounds; m. Kando Fukuta; p. T. Ishiwatarl.
contractor; e. high school. Joined Kamata Studio,
Shochiku Cinema Co. in 1927. Films inqjude "Chin-
choge," "Hitozuma."
KAY, ARTHUR: Musical director. In 1936: "I Conquer
the Sea," Academy; collaborated on music, "The House of
a Thousand Candles." Republic.
KAY, DAVE: Actor. In 1936: "Everything Is
Rhythm." ABFD.
KAY, JOYCE: Actress. In 1934: appeared In "As
the Earth Turns." Warner. In 1936: "The Prisoner of
Shark Island," 20th Century-Pox.
KAY, WILLIAM FRANCIS: b. Boston, Mass.; h.
5 feet 7 Inches; hazel eyes and brown hair; w. 188
pounds; p. Katherine and Joseph Kay; father, pro-
fessional; e. preparatory schools, U. S. and Haileybury,
England; Columbia, N. Y., special course; m. Nell
Spiers and has 1 child; hy. photography, historical
research, early Americana. Stage experience: Very
brief. Carried a spear In "Alda." Entered industry,
San Francisco, Cal., 1912, selling Alms, machines, install-
ing "theatres" In oldtlme Opera Houses. Writer, reader,
research. "Ghosted" several stories later screened. Was
reader at Fox; assigned to "Lusltania's Secret." Para-
mount; did "Public Be Damned," Columbia. Free lance
writer. More than three-score "pulp" stories published
in magazines of national circulation. Specializing on
crime stories. Contributor to various detective-story mag-
azines. Including Macfadden, Balrd, McClure, syndica-
tions, etc. Doing technical advisory work.
KAY, KATJA AND KAY: Dancers. In 1935: Vlta-
phone short product.
KAYE. CLAUOELLE: Actress. In 1933 appeared
in "Broadway to Hollywood," MGM. In 1934: "Manhat-
tan Melodrama." MGM; in "Evelyn Prentice." MGM
stock player. In 1935: "The Flame Within," "Calm
Yourself," MGAI.
KAYE, PAUL: Actor, e. University of Indiana. Was
on stage in "Five Star Final." He appeared in films
In 1934 in "Easy to Love." "HI Nellie!" Warner.
Romance in the Rain." In 1935: "Night Life of the
Gods," Universal.
KAYLIN, SAMUEL: Music director. 21 years in films.
1929-1931, Warner Brothers as musical director. Musical
director and composer for Fox Films, 1931 to present date.
Musical score, "Pilgrimage," "My Lips Betray," "Dr.
Bull," "The Man Who Dared," and many others as well
as all foreign productions for Pox. In 1934: "Hold That
Qlrl," "Ever Since Eve." "Murder in Trinidad." "Wild
Gold," "Baby Take a Bow," "3 on a Honeymoon." Fox.
in 1935: "Great Hotel Murder," "Charlie Chan in
Paris," "Lite liegins at 40," "$10 Raise," "Black
Sheep," "Charlie Chan in Egypt," "Thunder in the
Night," "Ginger," "Steamboat Round the Bend," "Silk
Hat Kid," Fox; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," "Music is
Magic," "Charlie Chan's Secret," "Paddy O'Day," "My
Marriage," "Your Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-Fox. In
193G: "Every Saturday Night." "Here Comes Trouble,"
"Song and Dance Man," 'Gentle Julia," "Little Miss
Nobody." "Charlie Chan at the Circus." "The First
Baby," "Human Cargo." "Educating Father." "The
Crime of Dr. Forbes." "High Tension,"' "Pepper," "Char-
lie Chan at the Race Track," "Star for a Night," "Back
to Nature," "36 Hours to Kill," "Thank You, Jeeves!",
"Fifteen Maiden Lane," "Can This Be Dixie?", "Career
Woman," 20th Cent.-Fox. In 1937: "The Holy Terror,"
"Fair Warning." "Step Lively, Jeeves," "Time Out for
Romance," "Dead Yesterday," "That I May Live," 20th
Cent.-Fox.
KAYUKOV, STEPAN: Actor. In 1935: "The Youth of
Maxim," Lenfilm.
KEANE, EDWARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Ann Carver's Profession," Columbia; "I Have Lived,"
produced by Chesterfield. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne." Fox.
In 1935: "Mills of the Gods," "Behind the Evidence,"
Columbia; "Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "Pub-
lic Opinion." Invincible; "A Night at the Opera." MGM;
"Man of Iron." F.N. ; "Whispering Smith Speaks," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Parole," U; RKO-Radio short
product. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay," Columbia; "Once
a Doctor," WB.
KEANE, RAYMOND: Actor, h. 6 feet; black hair
and brown eyes; w. 168 pounds. Screen career: "The
Midnight Sun." "The Lone Eagle," "How to Handle
Women," Universal; "The Magic Garden." "The Power
of Silence," Tiffany; "Loose Ankles," First National.
KEANE, ROBERT EMMETT: Actor. "Captain
Thunder" (1930), Warner Bros.; Vltaphone Nos. 921-22.
"Room 909." In 1934: "Enlighten Thy Daughter,"
Exploitation Pictures. In 1936: "Brides Are Like That."
FN; "The Big Noise," "Jail Break," "Down the Stretch."
"Hot Money," "The Captain's Kid." WB; "Panic on the
Air," Columbia; "Grand Jury," RKO-Radio. In 1937:
"Man of the People," MGM; "Beware of Ladies,"
Republic.
KEARNEY, MICHAEL NEVILLE: Head of Film In-
dustries Department, Federation of British Industries;
Secretary, Film Producers' Group. Great Britain; b. Dur-
ham. England. December, 1885. In British Government
Service until after World War. Head of Film Industries
and other department, F. B. I., 1929. Represented
British Film Producers at Ottawa, Imperial Economic Con-
ference. 1932, and in Munich, Venice and Paris, before
formation International Film Chamber, 1935. Represents
British Producers Interests, special commission of Film
Chamber^ on International Copyright Convention. Member
of Jury, International Film Festival, Venice. 1936. A
Qpvernor of the British Film Institute.
KEARNEY, PATRICK: Writer, b. Delaware, Ohio;
h. 5 feet 8% inches; brown eyes, brown hair; e.
Central High School and Ohio State University. News-
paper experience, Ohio State Journal, Columbus Dispatch,
New York Mall, New York Telegraph. Stage experience,
managed and directed stock company in Milwaukee for
two years, also acted in N. Y. for A. H. Woods. Wrote
essays, stories, sketches, verses in Vanity Fair. American
Mercury. Smart Set and other magazines. Became Uni-
versal Pictures contract writer. In 1932: collaborated on
"The Doomed Battalion." Universal. Co-author of play,
"His Family Tree," filmed in 1935 by RKO.
KEATING, FRED: Actor and magician, b. New York
City, March 27, 1902; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; brown hair and
black-brown eyes; w. 178 pounds; e. New York City.
Was on the road with Miller's 101 Ranch Circus, toured
with Thurston, the magician. Was a reporter for a year
with old New York World. In 1921 went on vaudeville
tour throughout the country. In 1926 had his own magic
show. Appeared in the "Almanac" In 1929, doing tricks
and patter. Was master of ceremonies, then appeared
in stage play "Forsaking All Others." and in "All Good
Americans." Played in Vitaphone No. 907. "Illusions";
in 1934 in Columbia's "The Captain Hates the Sea." In
1935: "The Nitwits." "To Beat the Band," RKO;
"Shanghai," Paramount; "I Live My Life." MGM. In
1936: "13 Hours by Air." Paramount; "The Devil on
Horseback," GN. In 1937: "Melody for Two," WB;
"When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
KEATING SISTERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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KEATON, BUSTER: Screen Comedian. b. Piskway,
Kan., October 4, 1896; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; black ball
and eyes; w. 140 pounds; e. various towns where parents
played; hy. reading, music and golf. Keaton had stage
experience as a baby with "The Three Keatons," and
played in vaudeville l^nockabout act with parents for
years; small time, large time, one night stands ami
everything. He started his screen career in comedies as
a comedian in 1017 under Roscoe Arbuckle. Since then
he has appeared In "The Three Ages," "Our Hospitality,"
"The Navigator," "Sherlock Holmes, Jr.," "Battling
Buster," "Steamboat Bill. Jr.," "The Cameraman," the
latter for MGM In 1928. and many others. Since then:
in 1929 in "Spite Marriage" and "The Hollywood
Revue"; In 1930 In "Free and Easy," "Dough Boys";
(1932), "Passionate Plumber," "Speak Easily," MGM;
(1933) "What, No Beer?" MGM. In 1934-35-36 series of
shorts for Educational.
KEATS, VIOLA: Actress. In 1934 appeared in "The
Night of the Party," Gaumont-British. In the same year
appeared on New York stage in "The Distaff Side." In
lO.'iS: "Mister Hnbo." GB Pictures. In 193G: "A Woman
Alone," General Films.
KEAVY, HUBBARD: Columnist, Associated Press,
Hollywood. Cal.; b. Minneapolis, Dec. 24, 1902; married
and has two children; h. horses a.nd buggies, and bad-
minton. Worked as reporter.
KEAYS, VERNON: Assistant director. In 1934: "Lime-
house Blues." Paramount. In 1935: "People Will Talk,"
"Ship Cafe," "So Red the Rose," "Paris in the Spring,"
"Wings in the Dark," Paramount. In 1936: "I'd Give
My Life," Paramount; "Ticket ta Paradise," Republic;
"Sutter's Gold." U.
KECKLEY, JANE: Actress, b. Charleston, S. C. ; e.
Charleston and Georgia, specializing in history; h. 5 feet
6 Inches, w. 145 pounds; dark brown hair, blue eyes;
hy. motoring and golf. Previous career: on stage for
10 years. Entered pictures In 1910; played in "Country
Doctor," "Angel of Broadway," "Craig's Wife," "Noisy
Neighbors," "Auntie Austin," "Walking Back," Aunt
In "Detectives Wanted," Fox; "Dynamite." MGM; "Ob-
ject Alimony" (1929), Columbia. In 1933: "Strange
People," "Notorious But Nice," Chesterfield: "Murder on
the Campus." "One Year Later," Allied; "Dance Hall
Hostess," Mayfair. In 1934: "The Quilter," Chesterfield:
"City Limits," Monogram. In 1935: "The World Ac-
cuses," "A Shot in the Dark," "False Pretenses," Ches-
terfield.
KEEFE, CORNELIUS: Actor, b. Boston, Mass., July 13,
1902; h. 6 feet 1 Inch: black hair and brown eyes:
w. 165 pounds: p. non -professionals; e. Brookline high
and Newton high: stage training included two and one-
half years in stock; not married; hy. swimming, tennis,
general outdoor exercise, reading good books and plays.
He spent two and one-half years playing juvenile in
stock In Lynn, Mass., Maine and New York. This was
followed by 62 weeks with "The Poor Nut," ten months
of that time being in New York. He was brought to
California by First National to play the part he
originated on the stage, the juvenile lead, in the screen
version of "The Poor Nut." He also has played the
lead In "Hook and Ladder Number 9" and "A Mo-
ment of Temptation" for FBO; the Juvenile In "Three's
a Crowd" with Harry Langdon for First National; the
juvenile In "Come to My House" with Olive Borden for
Fox; the juvenile in "A Light In the Window" with
Henry B. Walthall for Rayart; the lead In "Satan and
the Woman" with Claire Windsor for Excellent Pic-
tures; the lead in "You Can't Beat the Law" with
L,lla Lee for Rayart: in "The Man from Headquarters"
for Rayart; the lead in "Hearts of Men" for Crescent
Pictures; the lead in "Thunder God" with Lila Lee
for Crescent Pictures; the lead In "The Adorable
Cheat" with Lila Lee, Chesterfield productions; the fea-
tured role in "Cireumsfancial Evidence." Chesterfield:
the Juvenile in "The Cohens and Kellys In Atlantic
City." Universal: and the juvenile In the Warner Brothers-
Vltaphone picture, "Thanksgiving Day." Also appeared
in (1929) "The Devil's Chaplain" and "Brothers," Rayart.
Screen appearances In 1930 Included: "The Cohens and
Kellys In Atlantic City," Universal; "Hearts and Hoofs,"
Pathe, Rodeo Comedies, "Ex-Flame," Liberty production.
In 1933: "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," Fox. In 1934:
"Horse Play," Universal; "Curtain at Eight," Majestic;
"Mystery Liner," Monogram; "3 on a Honeymoon," Fox.
Educational and Paramount short product. In 1935: "Star
Murder," Invincible; "Hong Kong Nights," Futter Prod.;
"Thunder In the Night," Fox; "Death from a Distance,"
Chesterfield.
KEEFE, LEONORE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KEELER, HARRY STEPHEN: Writer, b. Chicago; e.
Armour Tech, for electrical engineering. Engineer. Illi-
nois steel plant, six months. Writes mystery novels, among
them "Sing Sing Nights," screened by Slonogram. In
1935: novel. "The Mysterious Mr. Wong," screened by
Monogram Pictures.
KEELER, HELEN BROWN, MRS.: Theatre Owner.
444 N. Illinois St., and Associated Theatre Owners of
Indiana; b. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 2, 1899; married;
e. grade and high school, two years business college.
Employed as deputy collector. Internal Revenue, In-
dianapolis, Ind. Secretary to A. F. BrentUnger, for two
years, operating the first chain of theatres in Indiana.
First secretary of the Indianapolis Film Board of Trade.
In that post five years. Secretary of the Associated Thea-
tre Owners of Indiana since March 11, 1927.
KEELER, MARGUERITE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KEELER, RUBY: Actress, b. Halifax, Nova Scotia,
1909; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 105 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes: m. Al Jolson, actor. On stage: "The Rise of
Rosle O'Reilly." "The Sidewalks of New York." "Lucky,"
"Bye, Bye Bonny," "Whoopee," "Show Girl. ' Went
under contract to Warner Bros., and played in the films
"42nd Street" and In 1933 "Gold Diggers of 1933,"
"Footllght Parade." In 1934: "Dames." In 1935-
"Flirtation Walk", "Go Into Your Dance," "Shipmates
Forever." First National. In 1936: "Colleen," Warner.
In 1937: "Beady, Willing and Able," WB,
KEEN, J. H,: Drama editor, Philadelphia Daily News,
Philadelphia, Pa.; b, Reading, Pa.. Aug. 10, 1897; p.
Owen H. and Mary Ellen Keen; m. Myra 'T, Keen. e.
Reading schools. Reporter for Herald and News-Times.
Reading; Legislative reporter for Patriot, Harrisburg;
bureau manager. International News Service, Harrisburg
and Cleveland; city editor Herald. Washington, D. C. ;
drama editor Daily News, Philadelphia.
KEEN, MALCOLM: Actor. r. n. Knee. b. Bristol,
England, August 8, 1877. h. 5 feet 10 inches; fair hair,
blue eyes. English dramatic actor, who has played feature
roles in several British talkers. "77 Park Lane" (1931),
"Jealousy" (1931), "Night of the Party" (1933), Gau-
mont-British; "Whispering Tongues" (1934), Twicken-
ham. In 1937: "Scotland Yard Commands," GN,
KEEN, NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KEENE, EDWARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "One
Year Later," Allied. In 1935: "Hard Rock Harrigan,"
Fox.
KEENE. LIONEL H.: Circuit divisional manager,
Loew's Theatres, b. London, England. July 2. 1891; p.
William Charles and Rosina Miriam Keene; e. primary,
grammar schools, and Sadler's Business College. Balti-
more. Md. ; m. March 27, 1918. Was stenographer-
bookkeeper. Joined Loew's in 1917 and managed Loew's
Biiou at Birmingham, next West Coast representative
with headquarters at the Loew's Warfield Building In San
Francisco. Transferred to Loew's New York home office
as assistant to vice-president E. A. Schiller. In 1927 ap-
pointed Southern divisional manager in charge of Loew
houses in Atlanta, Memphis. Nashville. New Orleans.
Louisville, Houston and Evansville. Before joining Loew's
had been assistant to the late F^ank J. Wllstach while
advance publicity representative for E. H. Sothern and
Julia Marlowe: treasurer. B. F. Keith's Riverside and
Alhambra theatres. New York City; assistant manager.
Poll's Auditorium. Baltimore, Md. ; manager. Alhambra
and Regent theatres. Philadelphia. Pa.: manager. Fox's
Bedford Theatre, Brooklyn. N. Y.
KEENE, RICHARD: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa.. Sept-
ember 16. 1899; e. public schools and La Salle College of
Philadelphia; p. non-professional; not married. Stage
career: started as entertainer In Atlantic City cabaret,
later same position at Rector's restaurant in New York
City. In 1920 toured the Orpheum circuit In a singing
and dancing act. After leaving vaudeville joined the
Music Box Revue, then light comedy lead In "The
Sidewalks of New York" opposite Ray Dooley. Next
Dlayed lead In original company producing Booth Tarklne-
ton's "Seventeen," "Tip Toes" and "Spring Is Here."
First screen experience In 1929. Has appeared In "The
Big Party" (1930). "The Golden Calf" (1930). "Why
Leave Home" (1929). "Wild Company," Fox. In 1933:
"Moonlight and Pretzels," Universal.
KEENE. TOM: Actor, formerly George Duryea; b. New
York City In 1904; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue
ejes; w. 150 pounds; p. non -professionals; m. Grace
Stafford, professional; hy. swlmmlnf. Ho has appeared
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In many New York stage productions. Played the lead
for several seasons In Australia and New Zealand as
Able In "Abie's Irish Rose." He has also appeared
in the foUowinu screen plays: "The Godless Girl," a
Cecil de Mille picture. "Honky Tonk," Warner Brothers;
"Dude Wrangler," Wallace Reid production and "Strictly
Business," for Radio; "Thunder" (1929), MOM: "Night
Work." "Pardon My Gun," Pathe; "In Old California"
(1930), Audible Pictures; "Radio Kisses" (1930), Educa-
tional-Mack Sennett. Under contract to RKO Pathe.
"Tol'able David," "Sundown Trail." "Montana Rides";
(1931-32). "Freighters of Destiny," "Partners," "Saddle
Buster," "Sundown Trail," "Beyond the Rockies," "Rene-
gades of the West," "Come on Danger," RKO Radio;
(1933) "Cheyenne Kid," "Scarlet River," RKO Radio.
Also In "Cross Fire," "Son of the Border." Radio;
"Sunset Pass," Paramount. In 1934: "Our Daily Bread,"
United Artists. In 1936: "Timothy's Quest," "Drift
Fence," "Desert Gold," Paramount; "The Glory Trail,"
"Rebellion," Crescent. In 1937: "Battle of Greed," "Old
Louisiana," Crescent.
KEENER, SUZANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
KEIGHLEY, WILLIAM: Director tor Warner Brothers;
b. Philadelphia, Pa., August 4, 1893; married; p.
Mrs. M. Lauer, father dec; e. Philadelphia North-
east Manual Training : Alliance Francaise, Paris. Acior
and director. New York stage, for 18 years. Associate
director, "The Jewel Robbery," "Cabin in the Cotton"
and "Scarlet Dawn." Co-director, "The Match King"
and "Women They Talk About." In 1933: Dialogue
director, "Picture Snatcher," Wajner. In 1934: directeil
"Easy to Love," "Journal of a Crime," "Dr. Monica."
"Kansas City Princess" and "Big Hearted Herbert."
"Babbitt." "The House on 56th Street," Warner. In
1935: "The Right to Live," "Special Agent,'" "Stars
Over Broadway," Warner; "The G Men" and "Mary
Jane's Pa," First National. In 1936: "The Singing Kid."
"The Green Pastures," "Bullets or Ballots," "God's
Country and the Woman." WB. In 1937: "The Prince
and the Pauper," WB.
KEILMANN, E. D.: Pen name, "Ki." Amusements
editor, Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kan.; b. Hunting-
don, Canada, March 13, 1886; p. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Keilmann; e. University of Kansas, journalism; m. Blanche
Bates; has one daughter, Lucy Jane. Twenty years with
Capper publications. Served three years in the regular
army, being discharged in 1915; served with the National
Guard on the Mexican border in 1916 and as United
Press correspondent; served with the A. E. F. as first
lieutenant, C. A. C. Has worked on the following news-
papers: Topeka State Journal, Topeka Daily Capital, Law-
rence Dally Jcurnal World, Manhattan Nationalist. Hutchin-
son Gazette, Kansas City Post, Kansas City Star, Bartels-
ville (Okla.) Examiner. Was manager for two years of the
Grand theatre at Topeka and exploiteer for Goldwyn pic-
tures. For the past eight years, in addition to his
amusement editorship he has been conducting The Junior
Capital, Sunday children's page and daily broadcast (known
as "Uncle Dave") for the members of The Junior Capital
Club via Station WIBW. Author of short stories for
several magazines. Collier's and Blue Book and of
children's stories, syndicated and in book form.
KEITH, CARLOS: Writer, r. n. Val Lewton: b. Yalta,
Russia, May 7, 1904; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 205 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. New York Military
Academy, Cornwall, N. Y., and Columbia University; mar-
ried. Did newspaper work in Connecticut and New York
City. Copy writer for advertising agency. Press agent,
eight years, in New York offices of INIGM Corporation.
Went to Hollywood to write script of "The Cossacks" for
David Selznick, Sept. 1, 1934. Appointed editorial as-
sistant to David Selznick, Jan. 15, 1935. Novels include
"No Bed of Her Own," screened by Paramount. "Yearly
Lease," "Four Wives," "Laughing Woman," sold to
Phil Goldstone for screening, and others. Novelized films:
"Devil May Care," "The Rogue Song," "Inspiration,"
"Rasputin and the Empress." Works published in popular
magazines.
KEITH, DONALD: Actor, b. Boston, Mass. September
6. 1905; h. 6 feet; blue eyes and brown hair: w. 168
pounds; e. Cathedral College. New York; by. golf. Has
lived in Boston. New York. Los Angeles. Entered pictures
in 1923, through Francis Ford. Pictures Include "Secrets."
"Plastic Age," "Way of All Flesh," "Whirlwind of
"Youth," "Wild Geese," Bobby Crenshaw In "Lone
Wolf's Daughter," Columbia; "Phantoms of the North."
Biltmore; Jerry Blaine in "Should a Girl Marryf" Ray-
art; "Just Off Broadway," Chesterfield; In 1931: "First
Aid," Sono-Art: "Branded Men," Tiffany.
KEITH. IAN: Actor, r. n. Keith Boss: b. Boston.
Mass., Feb. 27. 1899; h. 6 feet 2 inches: brown hair
and gray-blue eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Mahala Keith and
William A. Ross, non-professionals: e. Trinity school of
New York City and Francis Parker of Chicago, 111., and
Sargeant School of Drama of New York City: hy. motor-
ing. Distol. target shooting, horseback riding, reading
the classics, of which he has a valuable collection of
first editions. Stage experience, traveled the countr\
in stock and Shakespeare repertoire. Ho has a record
of 104 consecutive performances, and made his debut Id
New York with William Faversham In "The Silver Fox,"
which role won him a contract with Charles Frohman and
the lead opposite Doris Keane in "Czarina." Then with
Belasco he appeared opposite Marjorle Bambeau In "At
You Like It," next with Lionel Barrymore in "Laugh,
Clown. Laugh." a year's run in "He Who Gets Slapped,"
and then returned to Belasco for several seasons during
which he played leads in "My Son," with Nazimova,
"Aiaster of the Inn," "An Ideal Husband" and "Mnnna
Yanna." His last play on Broadway was "The Com-
mand Performance." On the screen In "Manhandled"
and "The Queen's Secret." the lead opposite Corlnne
Griffith in "Love's Wilderness." "The Divine Lady" and
"Prisoners." then a featured role in "Enticement,"
"Prince of Tempters." "Convoy." "Two Arabian Knights."
"A Man's Past." "The Street of Illusion" and the lead
with Dorothy Macliaill in "The Great Divide": also In
"Light Fingers" (1929). Columbia; "Prince of Diamonds"
(1930). Columbia: "Abraham Lincoln" (1930), United
Artists: (1931). "The Deceiver." Columbia. In 1933:
"Queen Christina," MGM. In 1934: "Dangerous Corner,"
RKO. In 1935: "The Crusades." Paramount: "The Three
Musketeers." RKO. In 1936: "Preview Murder Mystery,"
Paramount: "Don't Gamble With lA)ve." Columbia; "Mary
of Scotland," BKO-Badio; "The White Legion," GN.
KEITH, ISABELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KEITH, JANE: Actress, b. Kansas City, Mo.: b. 5 feet
2^ inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 115 pounds; e.
public and high schools of Michigan City. Ind., twc
years at University of Chicago; hobbies include writing
shnrt stories, horseback riding. First screen experience Ir
1929. a small role in "Paramount on Parade." followet'
by second lead In "The Floradora Girl." MGM: then ai
a showgirl in United Artists' production of "Whoopee,"
and other pictures; "Squadrons," "The Secret Call"" an(
"Luxury Liner."
KEITH, ROSALIND: Actress. b. Belleville, Mo.;
brown e.ves; e. St. Louis, Mo. Dramatic training In St
Louis. Tested by l»aramount after appearing in "Smal
Miracle"" in Holl.vwood. In 1935: "The Glass Key.'
"Annapolis Farewell," Paramount. In 1936: "It's a Grea
Life,"" Paramount: "King of the Royal Alounted." 20th
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Find the Witness."" "Theodora
Goes Wild," "Westbound Mail.'" "Freedom for Sale.'"
"Speed Mad."' "Honeymoon Pilot."" "White Heat.'"
Columbia.
KEITH-JOHNSTON. COLIN: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
KELK. JACKIE: Actor, b. Brooklyn, N. T.. 1926
Dancer and singer and has appeared over the air witl
Fanny Brice. Bert Lahr and others. On stage In "Thi
Perfect Marriage,"" "Good-bye Again." and others. If
1934: "Born to be Bad."" United Artlsts-20th Century
KELLAND. CLARENCE BUDINGTON: Writer, b.
Portland, Mich., July 11. 1881; e. LL.B., Detroit College
of Law: ra. Betty Carolina -Smith; reporter on Detroit
News, editor The American Boy, 1907-15. Lecturer on
juvenile literature and writing as a profession, Universitv
of Michigan, 1913-15. Author of many popular hooks
among them 'Mark Tidd'" series, "Scattergood Baines."'
"Speak Easily," later made into a star vehicle for
Buster Keaton and a MGM picture, 1932. In 1934: wrote
original sfnrv of "Thirty Day PVincess." Paramount, stnrv
of "The Cat's Paw." Fox. In 1936: novel. "Dreamland."
filmed as "Strike Me Pink." UA : story "Mr. Deeds Goes
to Town." Columbia; story "Florida Special," Paramount.
KELLARD, RALPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
KELLAWAY, SYLVIA: In 1937: "Orphan of the
Wilderness," British Empire Films.
KELLEHER. MARTIN H.: Exhibitor. 1908 to 1914,
operator. Torrington Theatre, Conn. ; worked for World Film
out of Boston; became associated with Louis B. Mayer,
who owned the New England franchise for Metro. Joined
Nathan Gordon, who had New England franchise for Fir!>t
National, and remained there for 12 years, after Mayer
dropped association with New England franchise for Metro.
In 1921 took over Princess Theatre, Hartford, with Israel
J. Hoffman ; two years later became part owner of the
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tlon of both houses until the Hoffman Brothers sold their
circuit to Warner. Operator, Princess Theatre, for the
past four years.
KELLER SISTERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
KELLEY, ANDREW B.: Dramatic editor. Washington
Times. Washington. D. C. : b. Portland. Me.. 188.5: e.
Harvard. Editorial writer. Washington Herald: Washing-
ton correspondent, Boston American; Sunday and dramatic
editor, Washington Post.
KELLEY. CAMILLE McGEE: Juvenile Court Judgt.
Memphis, Tenn. ; b. Trenton, Tenn. ; p. Dr. J. P. and
Virginia Elder McGee; e. Memphis City Schools: complete
nurse's training. Jacltson, Tenn.. Normal School. Two
years' study of medicine. Kead law with husband. First
woman juvenile court judge south of Mason-Dixon Line.
Film reviewer.
KELLEY. EDWARD: Director. In 1936: collaborated
on "Murder on the Bridle Path," KKO-Badlo.
KELLEY, JOHN: Actor. In 1935: "Motive for Be-
venge," Majestic.
KELLEY, LEW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KELLEY, THOMAS D.: Booker and ofBce manager,
b. Chelsea, Okla., 1901; e. high school, Oklahoma City.
Okla. ; m. Mayse Ann Kelley and has two children. With
Paramount-Publix Corporation 12 years. Since December,
1934, booker and office manager. Crescent-Tarzan Pictures
Company, 705% West Grand Ave.. Oklahoma City.
KELLEY, VICTOR M.: Technical adviser. In 1936:
"Pigskin Parade," 20th Cent.-Fox.
KELLEY, WM. V. D.: Color Film Executive. Du
Chrome Film System. Hollywood, Cal. : b. Trenton. N. J..
March 8. 1877; widower; p. Edwin and Lydla Kelley: e.
high school. At one time connected with department
stores. Formerly associated vrtth Prizraa Company. Kelley
Color. Palisade, New Jersey, Hollywood. Cal. Went with
Du Chrome Film System. Hollywood.
KELLINO, ROY: Film director. Fox British Pictures,
Ltd., London. b. London, April 22. 1912; p. W. P.
Kellino. director, and Blamche Potherglll, singer; e.
Richmond high school; m. Pamela Ostrer, film actress.
Boy actor in pictures up to the age of thirteen, then
to photographic side. Did camera work on "Phantom
Light" (Gainsborough), "Foreign Affairs" (Gainsborough),
"You're In the Army Now" (Gaumont-British), "Troubled
Waters" (Fox-British), "Aren't Men Beasts" (AI5P),
Directed for Fox-British "Concerning Mr. Martin,"
"Catch as Catch Can."
KELLOGG, CECIL: Actor. In 1935: "Stormy," Uni-
versal.
KELLOGG, VIRGINIA: Writer, b. Los Angeles. Cal..
December 3, 1907; p. Irwin and Balph Kellogg, non-
professionals ; e. Los Angeles high school and U. C. L. A. ;
not married; hy. swimming and flying. Came from
college to MOM publicity department. Then was affiliated
with Director Fred Niblo in the dual capacity of script
clerk and press representative. Under contract to Para-
mount as a writer. In 1933: "Mary Stevens. M.D." In
1936: collaborated on screen story "Stolen Holiday." WB.
In 1937: Original, "Honeymoon in Reno." Samuel Goldwyn.
KELLUM, TERRY: Sound technician. In 1935: "Be-
hind the Green Lights," "One Frightened Night," "Head-
line Woman," "Ladies Crave Excitement," "Waterfront
Lady," Mascot; "Rustler's Paradise," AJax; "Melody
Trail." "A Thousand Dollars a Minute," "Hitch Hike
Lady," Republic. In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case," "The
House of a Thousand Candles," "Laughing Irish Eyes,"
"The Harvester." "Down to the Sea," "Follow Your
Heart," "The Gentleman from Louisiana," "The Three
Mesqulteers," Republic. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids,"
Republic.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KELLY, ALBERT:
Almanac.)
KELLY. ARTHUR W.: Vice president, in charge of
foreign distribution of United Artists Corporation: b. Lon-
don, England, September 7. 1890; e. London, m. Josephine
Freygang. Has one son, Arthur. Started his business
career in offices engaged in management of theatrical en-
terprises and became business manager of the largest pro-
ducing variety companies in England. Came to America
at the age of 21 to represent the Frank J. Gould enter-
prises and at 25 he was a director of twelve companies.
Kel— Kel
ilc served in tlie World War in the British Tank Corps
and later was transferred to the American Army with rank
of Major. After the war he became associated with the
"Embassy Club" In London. Upon his return to America
he became associated with United Artists Corporation and
later vice-president of that organization. In 1926 he
was given supervision of the foreign department. Maurice
Silverstone, London, is in charge of sales in England and
the Continent.
KELLY, BOB: Advertising manager, Houston, Texas.
Interstate Theatres, including the Metropolitan, Majestic
and Kirby; b. Lebanon, Tenn., May 11, 1906; p. Mr. and
Mrs. E. S. Kelley: e. grammar and high school. Worked
in grocery store during school days. Editor of Lufkiii
Daily News, Texas, Immediately before entering theatre
work. In September, 1926, became assistant to advertising
manager of Dallas Publlx Theatres: transferred to San
Antonio In same capacity, then managed Princess Theatre
there. To Houston to handle advertising opening of
Kirby; returned to San Antonio for two years as adver-
tising manager for seven theatres. To district ofBce of
Publlx in Dallas as company's first district advertising
manager, under Barry Burke and Milton Feld. To
Houston for two and a half years as advertising manager
of houses there, then one and a half years in San An-
tonio. Back in Houston for past year and a half. At
one time state correspondent of the former Exhibitors
Herald.
KELLY. BURT: Producer, b. New York October 6,
1898; married Adrienne Dore; e. high school and grammar
schools of New York, First position was as assistant man-
ager of a theatrical troupe in Pennsylvania, working way
to managership. Was in the World War for 25 months. In
booking department of Paramount Publix. Left to organize
and manage a stock company of his own. Again joined
Paramount in booking department as executive. At adveat
of sound, purchased all short subjects for Publix theatres.
Was also in charge of installation of sound equipment In
Publix houses. After several years with Publlx, resigned to
go with E. W. Hammons. in New York Educational office.
Transferred to Coast as New York representative in contact
with all Tiffany activities in California in 1931. Was
the "K" in KBS Productions, Inc. In 1935: "The People's
Enemy." RKO; "Gigolette," Select. In 1936: associate
producer "The President's Mystery," Republic.
KELLY, FRANCIS J.: Booker, Fox, Philadelphia, b
Philadelphia, September 14, 1899; married: e. grammar
school. Started as shipper; then poster clerk, now booker
for Fox.
KELLY. GEORGE: Writer, b. Philadelphia, Pa. Was
actor, stige director and author. Wrote "The Torch Bear-
ers." "Behold the Bridegroom," "Phillip Goes Forth,"
"Craig's Wife"; winner of Pulitzer Prize; under con-
tract to write originals and dialogues for MGM. In
1934; play "The Show-off" produced by MGM. In 1935:
play. "The Torch Bearers." produced by Fox as "Doubt-
ing Thomas." In 1936: screen play "Old Hutch," MGM;
screen play "Craig's Wife," Columbia.
KELLY, JAMES G.: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
KELLY, JEANNE: Actress. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product,
KELLY, JOHN: Actor, b. Boston, June 29, 1901; h. 6
feet; blue eyes and dark brown hair; w. 190; e. Boston;
hy. football, baseball, swimming. Has lived in New
York, Bayonne, N. J., Tampa, Philadelphia, Worces-
ter. Entered pictures in 1927, through interview from
gym to MGM for production. "After Midnight," also
played in "Dressed to Kill." "Blindfold," Fox; "From
Headquarters," Warner Bros. ; "Three-Cornered Moou,"
Paramount; "The Bowery," U. A. -20th Century. In 1931:
"Little Miss Marker," "Many Happy Returns," Para-
mount. In 1935: "Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "The Poor Little Rich Girl," 20th Cent.-Fox; "Easy
Money," Invincible; "The Gentleman from Louisiana."
Republic; "Polo Joe," "Fugitive in the Sky," WB. In
1937: "23y2 Hours Leave," GN; "Law in Her Hands,"
WB; "After the Thin Man," MGM; "Armored Car," V:
"Angel Holiday," 20th Centun'-Fox.
KELLY. JOHN BERNARD (Reverend): Writer. Roman
Catholic Priest, Archdiocese of New York; b. N. Y. C,
Jan. 12, 1888; p. John Bernard and Margaret Kelly;
e. Cathedral College, N. Y. and St. Joseph's Seminary.
Dunwoodie. N. Y. Assistant Priest. Our Lady of
Good Counsel Parish, N. Y. C. Spiritual director
Catholic Big Brother Movement, 1918-19. Spiritual
director. Catholic Writers Guild of America since 1921.
Author of "Son of Man," book of poems and essays.
Representative of Patrick Cardinal Hayes, at Motion
Picture Congress. New York City.
KELLY, JUDY: b. Sydney, New South Wales, 1913.
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Red hair and grey eyes; hy. riding and walking; p. non-
professionals. Usheret In a Sydney cinema. Won a newB-
paper beauty competition which enabled her to go to Eng-
land to study tllm acting with three months free training.
Signed by Twickenham Film Studios, 1934. Among her
aims: "It's a Bet," ABP; "Marry the Girl," "Charing
Cross Road," British Lion; "Tarras Boulba." London
Films; "They Are Looking Up," GB. In 1936: "A Star
Fell from Heaven," ABP; "Aren't Men Beasts," BIP;
"Double Error," "The Limping Man," Welwyn Studios.
In 1937: left for South African tour, playing in "The
Amazing Dr. Clltterliouse" and "The Frog."
KELLY, KATHLEEN: Actress. In 1935: "Heart's De-
sire," BIP; "Foreign Affairs," Gainsborough; "Tlie Inside
Stand." In 1936: "The Dominant Sex," ABP; "Hell for
Leather," Phoenix.
KELLY, KITTY: Actress, b. New York City; e. In
public schools and St. Agnes Academy In New York,
specializing in music, voice and drama. Learned dancing
and entered musical comedy In Zlegfeld's "Midnight
Frolic," first a chorus girl. She played opposite Hal
Skelly In Hammersteln's show, in "Ohl Please" with
Beatrice Lillie and various legitimate stage roles with
Dillingham. Erlanger, William A. Brady and Frank
Craven. Was cast with Irene Rich and other stage and
screen favorites In Radio Pictures' legitimate show at
the Mason Opera House In Los Angeles, "Women Who
Take," and was given a screen test which resulted In a
contract with Radio. Her first assignment was In "Private
Secretary." under the direction of Melville Brown; fol-
lowing Radio pictures: "White Shoulders," "Bachelor
Apartments," "Men of Chance." "Ladles of the Jury,"
"Girl Crazy." In 1933: "The Girl in 419," "Too
Much Harmony," Paramount. In 1934: "All of Me."
Paramount; "A Woman's Man," Monogram. In 1935: "The
Farmer Takes a Wife," Fox.
KELLY, LEW: Actor. Harrison In "Barnum Was
Right" (1929), U; (1930). "Woman Racket." MOM.
In 1933: "Strange People," Chesterfield; "What's Your
Racket." Mayfair. In 1934: "Six of a Kind." "The Old
Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1935: "The Nitwits."
RKO; "Diamond .Tim," Universal: "The Man on the
Flving Trapeze," Paramount; "Circumstantial Evidence,"
"Death From a Distance." Chesterfield; "Public Opinion,"
Invincible. In 1936: "Three of a Kind," Invincible;
RKO-Radio short product; "Wild Brian Kent." 20th Cent.-
Fox; "Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radlo. In 193T:
"Paradise Express," Republic.
KELLY, MARK: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen story "Pigskin Parade," collaborated on story and
screen play "One In a Million," 20th Cent. -Fox.
KELLY, MARY: Actress. In 1937: Universal short
■ product.
KELLY, NANCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KELLY, NELL: Actress. In 1935: Educational short
product.
KELLY. PATRICK: Actor. In 1936: "Beloved Enemy,"
UA. In 1937: "Bulldog Drummond Escapes." Paramount.
KELLY, PATSY: Actress. D. Brooklyn, N. Y.; h. 5
feet. 4 inches: w. 134 pounds; brunette; hy. golf. Taught
dancing for three years. Worked for Frank Fay on stage.
Appeared In Earl Carroll's "Sketch Book" and "Vani-
ties": with Al Jolson In "Wonderbar," and others. In
1933 appeared In the picture "Going Hollywood," MGM.
Signed a contract with Hal Roach Studios to co-feature
in shorts with Thelma Todd. In 1934: "Countess of
Monte Cristo." Universal; "The Girl from Missouri,"
MGM: with Thelma Todd in MGM short comedies: "The
Party's Over." Columbia. In 1935: "Go Into Your
Dance," First National; Todd-Kelly short comedies, MGM;
"Page Miss Glory." Warner; "Every Night at Eight."
Paramount; "Thanks a Mllllnn," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Private Number." "Sing. Baby. Sing." "Pigskin
Parade," 20th Cent. -Fox; HKO-Radlo short product;
"Kelly the Second," MGM. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby,"
MGM.
KELLY, PAUL: Actor, b. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; h. 6 feet
11 Inches; w. 165 pounds: brown hair, brown eyes; m.
Dorothy Mackaye. On stage since he was seven years
old, playing child roles. Appeared on stage: "The
Great Magoo." "Bad Girl," "Angel" and others. In
1933 appeared In the motion picture "Broadway Thru
A Keyhole," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934:
"The Love Captive," Universal; "The President Van-
ishes," Paramount. In 1935: "When a Man's a Man."
Fox: "School for Girls." Liberty: "Star of Midnight,"
RKO. "Public Hero No. 1," MGM; "Silk Hat Kid,"
Fox: "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Here
Comes Trouble," "Song and Dance Man," "The Country
Beyond." 20th Century-Fox; "Women Are Trouble," MGM;
"Murder with Pictures," "The Accusing Finger," Para-
mount. In 1937; "Join the Marines," Republic.
KELLY, WALTER C: Actor, b. Oct. 29. 1873. Mlne-
ville, N. Y. Pour years naval machinist. Served In
Spanish -American War. First stage appearance as the
Virginia Judge, New York City, 1899. Appeared In
"Huckleberry Finn," "The Offlice Boy," in vaudeville
with Marie Dressier. Toured for 20 years in America,
Canada, British Isles, Australia and South Africa. Was
four seasons at Shuberts' Winter Garden, New York.
In play, "Both Your Houses." In 1934 appeared with
Fred Stone in "The Jayhawker." In 1935 appeared on
screen In "McFadden's Plats" and "The Virginia Judge."
Paramount, and collaborated on original story of "The
Virginia .Tudge." In 1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," Re-
public.
KELLY, WILLIAM J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KELSEY, FRED A.: Actor, b. Sandusky. Ohio. August
20, 1884; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; gray eyes and light hair:
w. 210 pounds; e. Sandusky; married and has one son.
Robert Miller; hy. fishing, outdoor sports. Has lived In
New York. Entered pictures In 1909. Pictures Include
"The Gorilla," "On Trial," "The Wright Idea," "Ten-
derloin," "The Donovan Affair," "The Faker," "The
Fall of Eve," "Naughty Baby." Columbia; "Smiling
Irish Eyes." First National; "The Last Warning," Uni-
versal; "Road to Paradise." "Going Wild" (1930), First
National: "The Big Jewel Case" (1930). Educational
Mermaid Talking Pictures; In 1931: "The Subway Ex-
press." Columbia: "Young Donovan's Kid," Radio; "The
Falling Star," Premier. In 1933 appeared In Universal
short product: "Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia. !n
1934: "Beloved." Universal: "The Crime Doctor,"
"Lightning Strikes Twice." RKO. In 1935: "Carnival."
"Death Flies East," Columbia; "One Frightened Night,"
Mascot; "Diamond Jim." Universal. In 1937: "Time Out
for Romance," "That I May Live," 20th Cent.-Fox.
KELTON, PERT: Actress, b. Great Palls. Montana: h,
5 feet, 6 Inches; w. 122 pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes;
p. Ed and Susan Kelton. professionals: hy. dancing and
music. On stage "Sonny," "Five O'clock Girl" and
others. On screen: "Sally," (1930) First National and
"Hot Curves." TifTany. In 1933: "Bed of Roses," Radio:
"The Bowery," Unlttd Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934:
"The Meanest Gal in Town." "Sing and Like It."
"Bachelor Bait." "Lightning Strikes T\vlce." RKO. In
1935: "Hooray for Love," "Annie Oakley," RKO; "Mary
Burns, Fugitive." Paramount. Iq 1936: "Sitting on the
Moon." Renubllc; "Kelly the Second," MGM; "Cain and
Mabel." WB. In 1937: "Women of Glamour," Columbia.
KEMBLE, WILLIAM H.: Vice president and general
manager of National Community Theatres. Inc.. New
York City. b. Wilmington. Del., in 1887; p. Chamber
E. and Anna M. Hudson Kemble; e. University of Penn-
sylvania; m. Emma Knox, has two sons and a daughter,
Edward and William H., .7r.. and Janet. Connected with
the bond and mortgage department of Metropolitan Life
Insurance CompHny. the bond department of Spencer Trust
Company. New York. W. E. Hutton and Company, mem-
bers of the New York Stock Exchange. Entered the
motion picture business as owner of a number of theatres
located in New York City and Brooklyn. Including the
Brighton Beach Music Hall where he showed "The Birth
of a Nation" in the summer of 1915. Was connected
with Thomas H. Tnce as personal financial representative.
He was engaged to handle "The Birth of a Nation"
(sound version) for Triangle. Was vice-president and
general manaeer of Triangle Film Corporation. Hollywood.
Business address: 250 W. 57th Street. New York City:
residence Great Neck. Long Island.
KEMP. HAROLD: Fanchon and Marco Agency. Inc..
.'ifiOO Sunset Blvd.. Hollywood, Cal. Charge of coast office.
KEMP. MATTY: Player, b. New York City. Sent. 10,
1908: h. 5 feet 9^ Inches: brown eyes md brown hair:
w. 160 pounds: p. non -professionals: e. New York City
schools. RnckvlUe Center high school. L. I., and St.
Paul's Preparatory School at Hempstead on Long Island.
Portrayed the Arrow Collar ads. which won him a Universal
contract. Appeared in "The Goodbye Kiss," "The Mag-
nificent Flirt." Paramount; "The Million Dollar Collar,"
Warner Brothers, "Common Clay" and "Air Eagles."
Under contract to Fox and appeared in "Down to Earth."
In 1933 appeared In "Wine, Women and Song." produced
by I. B. Chadwick. In 1936: "Dangerous Waters," Universal.
KEMP. PAUL: Actor, b. Godesberg, Rhein, Germany;
not married. Films include "Die Blonde Nachtlgall,"
"Dolly Macht Karrlere." "Bin Lied fur Dich," "Mein
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Herz Buft Nach Dir." 1933, "Prlnzessln Turandot," 1934,
■'Amphitryon," "The Czardas Duchess," Ufa., 1935. In
1933 appeared In "M," Foremco Pictures.
KEMPER, CHARLES: Actor. "Beach Babies" (1929)
Pathe-Variety Comedies: "Haunted" (1929). "His Opera
tlon" (1929). "Wednesday at the Rltz" (1929). In 1936:
"Educational short product.
KEMPNER, ALEXANDER S.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
KENDALL, CY: Actor. In 1936: "Man Hunt," "Hot
Money." WB : "Dancing Feet." "King of the Pecos,"
"Bulldog Edition." "The Lonely Trail." Bepublic:
"Women Are Trouble," "Sworn Enemy," MGM: "The Sea
Spoilers." U. In 1937: "Once a Doctor," "White Bond-
age." WB.
KENDALL, H. E.: Producer, b. Belolt, Kansas Dry
fioods merchant and financier. Executive J. C!. Penney Co..
President. Kendall-de Vally Operalogue Co., produced
two reel condensed crand operas in English for Educa-
tional release. 1932-33.
KENDALL, HENRY: Actor, b. London, England, May
28, 1898; h. 6 ft.- w. 208 pounds: brown hair and blue
eyes: hobbies include aviation and music; mother profes-
sional, e. City of London School. Clerk in a London
varehouse and served two years as captain pilot in Royal
Air Force. Had first stage role at 5 and trouped until
War. Ten years in legitimate. Appeared in "French
Lei-ve." "Havoc," "East of Suez." Film career began
1930 with "The Flying Fool" and "The House Oppo-
site " both BIP. In 1931. "French Leave" (B & D) and
six for BIP. 1932, "King of the Rltz." (GB) "Counsel's
Oninlon" (London) and five for Radio British, among them
"This Week of Grace." 1933-4, ten films for British
Lion. Sound City, Warner British. 1935, "Death at
Broadcasting House" (Phoenix), "Death on the Set"
and "The Tliree Witnesses" (Twickenham -Universal). In
1933-36: "Someone at the Door," stage play. Films in-
clude: "A Rich Young Man." Garrett-Klement: "Twelve
Onod Men," Warners: "A Wife or Two," British Lion;
"The Amazing Quest." UA.
KENDALL, MESSMORE: Lawyer. Member of board
nf MOM Pictures: b. Grand Rapids, Mich.; p. John
and Florence Kendall; e. Columbia University. Member
of firm of Kendall and Herzog; president. Moredall
Realty Cornoration, which built and owns the Capitol
theatre. New York: president. Ladnek Realty Corp., Ken-
dall Estates; president Chile Bolivia Co.; member ad-
visory board. Chemical National Bank: director, MGM
Pictures Cornoration: Andes Mining Company; Santiago
Mining Company; Capitol Bus Terminal. Quebec Gold-
mining Co.: Big Missouri Mines Corp. O^vns Wash-
ineton's Headquarters at Dobbs Ferry, where he resides.
Member. American Bar Association, New York State Bai
Association, Association of Bar City of New York. Mili-
tary Order Loyal Legion. President, Empire State So-
ciety, Sons of the American Revolution. Member. Amer-
ican Institute of Mining Engineers. Clubs: Players.
Oakland. Ardslev. Blind Brook. Bankers. Rockwood Hall
Metropolitan. Creek, Coffee House, Bath and Tennis.
Seminole (Palm Beach). Address: 1639 Broadway, Ne\»
York.
KENDALL. WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "Doctor's
Orders." British International. In 1937: "Thls'll Make
You Whistle." Wilcox Productions.
KENDELL, ROBERT LOTHAR: President. Kendell
& Dasseville. Inc.. 118 East 28th Street. Npw York Citv;
t>. Fort Wavne, Ind.. Oct. ].■;. 1901; m. Eulah Byer at
Gallinolls. Ohio. May 31. 1932: p. the late Frederick
August von Kendell, German newspaper man at Fort
Wayne. Ind.: e. Lutheran Parochial, common and high
schools and International Business College at Fort Wayne.
Ind Honorary Af. E. degree from S.A.E. Eleven years
In the motor Industry with Auburn. Cadillac. Jordan, and
also own manufacturing nlants, building motor parts at
Fort Wayne. Ind.. and Detroit. Mich. Managed theatres
In Chicago and New York; handled niihlldty and display
ndvertlslng in Chicago; connected with Warner Bros, in
(he soimd deoartment and then entered independent sound
research late In 1929. culminating In the firm of Kendell
k Dasseville, Inc.
KENDIG. BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.A.lmanac. )
KENNEBECK. JOHN E.: Died January. 1937. (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KENNEDY, AL: Gown designer. In 1936: "Hopalong
Cassidy Retutns," "Trail Dust," Paramount.
KENNEDY, AUBREY MARK: Production executive;
Kem — Ken
b. Winnipeg, Man., Can.. June 21, 1887; h. 5 feet 8
inches; gray hair and blue eyes; w. 190 pounds: p. Mary
and John Kennedy, non-professionals: e. St. Mary's high
school and St. Mary's Academy. Dayton. Ohio; m. Maxine
Lyster; hy. fishing and hunting. He has had 23 years of
screen experience as a motion picture executive and play-
wright. Is the author of "Seeing Things." a farce pro-
duced at the Playhouse, New York City; "Marie An-
toinette," a drama, also produced at the Playhouse: "The
Darling." a farce, at the Majestic, Los Angeles; "The
Tom Cat," also a farce. In London. England, and "Be-
hold This Dreamer." a comedy, at the Cort theatre. New
York, was general manager of Essanay Film Manufactur-
ing Company for three years; general manager of Ameri-
can Film Manufacturing Company, three years; director-
general for Universal Film Manufacturing Company three
years; also director-general for Goldwyn Pictures Corpora-
tion three years. Has also been director and author of
innumerable pictures from one-reel Westerns to eight-reel
super-features. Was appointed executive vlce-prsldent In
charge of Sjmchrotone devices. Produced "The Face on
the Barroom Floor." Aubrey Kennedy Pictures Corp. ; also
oiade "The Bar Sinister" for Kennedy Pictures Corp.
KENNEDY, E. J.: Actor. In 1936: "Ourselves Alone,"
ABP.
KENNEDY, EDGAR: Actor, b. Monterey County, Cali-
fornia; h. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 210 pounds. Stage career, two
years vaudeville, two years musical comedy. Screen career:
"The Better 'Ole," "The Gay Old Bird." Warner Broj. ;
"Going Crooked." "They Had to See Paris." Inspector
Much in "Trent's Last Case" (1929). Fox; "The Chinese
Parrot." Universal; "Hurdy-Gurdy." Dad In "Dad's Day."
Hal Roach; (1932-33) Series of short comedies for BKO
Radio. In 1933: "Cross Fire," "Professional Sweet-
heart." "Son of the Border." Badio: "Duck Soup."
"Tillie and Gus," Paramount. In 1934: "All of Me."
Paramount; "Heat Lightning," Warner; "Murder on the
Blackboard," "The Sliver Streak," "We're Rich Again."
Mr. Average Man comedies, RKO short product; "Kid
Millions." United Artlsts-Goldwyn; "Twentieth Century."
Columbia; "Money Means Nothing," Monogram; "Gridiron
Flash," RKO; 1935: "The Marines Are Coming." Mascot;
"Living on Velvet," First National; "The Cowboy Million-
aire," Fox; "Woman Wanted," MGM; "Little Big Shot,"
Warner; "In Person," RKO; "A Thousand Dollars a
Minute," Republic; "The Bride Comes Home." Paramount.
In 1936: "The Return of .Timmy Valentine." Republic:
RKO short product: "Small Town Girl." "San Francisco."
'■Mad Holiday." MGM: "Fatal Lady." "Yours for the
Asking." Paramount: "Three Men on a Horse," WB. In
Tfl."!?: RKO-Radio short product; "When's Your Birthday?"
RKO-Radlo.
KENNEDY, H. F.: Lyric Theatre, Broken Bow, Neb.
b. Brownville, Neb.. September 2. 1873; married; e.
local schools and Omaha Business College. Was sheriff
of Custer County. Neb.. Just before entering the picture
business: has also been In the hotel business and the
'^'•ocery business. Has owned and managed the Lyric
Theatre in Broken Bow (Neb.), for the past twenty-flve
years: has been vice-president of the MPTO of Nebraska
and western Iowa for about twenty-four years. Has been
state senator from the 23rd Nebraska district since he
has heen in the theatre business. Dlre'-tor. AfPTO of
Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Was member of
Clearance and Zoning Committee for Nebraska and Western
Iowa. Completed building and opening Bow Theatre,
Broken Bow. Neb.
KENNEDY. JACK: Actor. Played In "Beauty and
Bullets" (1929). Universal. In 1933: "College Humor."
Paramount. In 1933: "He Couldn't Take It." Monogram.
In 1934: "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," Monogram. In 1935:
"Marv .Tanc's Pa." First National; "His Night Out,"
Universal; "Nevada," Paramount.
KENNEDY. JIMMY: Writer, composer, lyrics, b.
Omagh Co.. Tyrone, Ireland, .Tuly 20th, 1902; married:
e. Dublin University (Trinity College). Songwriter, score
of "Soft Lights and Sweet Music." "Lonely Road."
Song hits: writer or co-writer of "Roll Along Covered
Wagon," "Isle of Capri." "Red Sails In the Sunset."
"Play To Me G.vpsy." "Misty Island." "The Sunset
Trail." "Leader of the Band." "Teddy Bears Picnic."
"My Song Goes Round the World."
KENNEDY. JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Parole." Uni-
versal.
KENNEDY, JOHN B.: Commentator. In 1935: Vita-
phone short product.
KENNEDY. JOSEPH P.: Financier. Formerly Chair-
man of Federal Securities Commission. New England bank-
er. Entered industry by purchase of FBO, later selling
company to RCA, which changed title to RKO. Then
became active in Pathe Exchange, subsequently becoming
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producer of the Gloria Swanson pictures for release through
LJnited Artists. Later, when Pathe sold out and mergec"
with RKO, he retired in 1931 from motion picture
activities. In 1934 became Chairman of Securities Ex-
change Commission. 1936: special advisor to Paramount.
In 1937 appointed chairman, U. S. Maritime Commission.
KENNEDY, JOYCE: Player, b. t,ondon. England,
English stage player, in the following British talkers:
In 1931, "Bracelets," G-B; 1932. "The Man From Chi-
cago," BIP: 1933, "Say It With Music," B. & D. ;
1934, "Keturn of Bulldog Drummond," BIP-UA and
"Dangerous Ground," B & D. In 1935-36: "Seven Sin-
ners," GB; "Twelve Good Men," Warners; "Debt ol
Honour," British National, and "Black Mask," Warners
In 1936: "Doomed Cargo," GB; "Hail and Farewell,"
Warner; "Big Fella," Fortune Films.
KENNEDY, LEM F.: Writer and Director, b. Jasper,
Tenn. ; h. 5 feet 8% inches; dark hair and gray eyes; p.
Margaret Curtis and Robert S. Kennedy, ncm-professlonals;
m. Alma Kelfe, non-professional. Stage experience stock
and vaudeville. Screen experience consists of twenty years
as actor and director. Directed the following productions:
"The Power Within/' "The New Minister," "Down Upon
the Swanee River," "Shooting Stars," "Trails of Des-
tiny," "East Meets West" and many others. Former pro-
ductions released through Universal, Pathe and state right
exchanges. Made "The Village Blacksmith," produced by
Photocolor Pictures, Inc. Directed a series of special short
subjects for Pathe News during last half of 1936. With
Rothacker Films since January 1, 1937.
KENNEDY, MARGARET: Writer. In 1934 wrote
novel and collaborated on dialogue of "The Constant
Nymph." Fox. In 1935 collaborated on adaptation of
"The Old Curiosity Shop." ABP; collaborated scenario and
dialORUe, "Little Friend," GB; wrote screen play, "When
the Gods Love." ATP; wrote play, and collaborated on
screen play. "Escape Me Never," B. and D. In 1937:
collaborated on scenario and dialogue "Dreaming Lips,"
UA,
KENNEDY, IHERNA: Actress, r. n. Maude Kahler. b.
Kankakee, HI., Sept. 7. 1908; h. 5 feet, 2%; tltian hair
and green eyes; w. 107; p. Maude Kennedy and John
Kahler, non-professionals: e. In Houston, Texas: not
married; hy. most sports. Screen experience started when
Charles Chaplin saw her at the Mason theatre In Los
Angeles several years ago and gave her a screen test.
The result was successful and she won a role in Chaplin's
nim "The Circus." Other films followed, among them
being "Broadway," "Barnum Was Right," "Skinner Steps
Out" and "Embarrassing Moments," for Universal; "King
of .Tazz," (1930). Universal; (1932), "The Gay Buckaroo,"
Allied; "Ghost Valley," RKO Pathe; "Red Haired Alibi."
Capital; (1933), "Easy Millions," Fox; "Emergency Call,"
Radio; "Don't Bet on Love," Universal: "Arizona to
Broadway," Fox; "Police Call," Showmen's Pictures; "Son
of a Sailor," First National. In 1934; "Wonder Bar,"
First National; "I Like It That Way," Universal.
KENNEDY. TOM: Actor, b. New York City; h. 6 feet
2'/4 inches blue eyes and black hair; w. 215 pounds; e.
New York, specializing in mathematics; married and has
two sons and one daughter, Don, 11 years, Madeline. 14
years. Jack 4 years; hy. golf, boxing. Has lived in
Paris. London. New York, Los Angeles. Entered pictures
in 1915. Pictures include "Alimony Annie," "Hold 'em
Yale," "Cop," Manager Foley In "Glad Rag Doll,':
Warner; "Post Mortems." Christie; "Big News," "Love
Over Night," Pathe; "Cohen and Kellys in Atlantic City,"
"Shannons of Broadway" (1929). Universal. In 1933:
Appeared in short product. Radio. In 1934: "Strlctlv
Dynamite," RKO short product. In 1935: Columbia short
product; "Bright Lights." FN. In 1936: RKO-Radio short
product; "Holl.vwood Boulevard." Paramount; "Smart
Blonde." WB. In 1937: Columbia short product.
KENNETH, KEITH: Actor. In 1935: "Cllve of India,"
"Cardinal Richelieu." U.A.-20th Century.
KENNEY, CLYDE: Actor. In 1936: "The Lonely
Trail." Republic.
KENNON, GORDON E.: (Deceased. See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.)
KENNY, COLIN: Actor. Appeared in "Grumpy"
(1930). In 1933: "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. Ii
1935: "Captain Blood," F.N.
KENNY, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
KENNY, JOHN: Actor. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder,"
Universal.
KENNY, NICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KENT, BARBARA: Actress, b. Gadsby, Alta., December
16, 1908; h. 5 feet 'A Inch; brown hair and blue eyes:
w. 100 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Clowtman, non-pro-
fessionals; e. Hollywood high school; hobbies include
riding and skating. Entered pictures and has been in
(1930), "What Men Want" (1930), Universal; "Dumb-
bells In Ermine" (1930), Warner Bros.; (1932) "No
Livini! Witness," Mayfair: "Pride of the Legion," Mascot.
In 1934: "Marriage on Approval," Freuler. In 1935: "Old
Man Rhythm," RKO; "Guard That Girl," Columbia.
KENT, BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KENT, CONSTANCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KENT. CRAUFORD: Actor, b, London, Eng.: h. 5
feet 10% Inches; dark gray eyes and dark brown hair;
w. 160 pounds; e. London; m. hy. tennis, golf. Has
lived in London, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles.
Entered pictures in 1915. Pictures include: "Other Men's
Shoes," "Silas Mamer," "Foreign Legion," "Show
Folks," "The Charlatan," lover in "In the Next Room."
First National; Hal Bentley in "Seven Keys to Baldpate."
RKO; "Blindfold," Fox; "The Wolf of Wall Street."
Paramount: "Come Across," "Man, Woman and Wife."
Universal; "Sweethearts and Wives," First National:
■'Show People," Pathe; "The Second Floor Mystery,"
Warner: "The Devil to Pay," Goldwyn; "Body and Soul."
"Transatlantic," and "Delicious," Fox; "The Feathered
Serpent," Columbia; "Three Faces East," Warner; "Wom-
en Men Marry," Hutchinson: "His Last Performance."
"Goldberg," "Sally of the Subway." In 1933: "Hu-
manity," Fox; "Eagle and the Hawk." Paramount;
"Only Yesterday," Universal. In 1934: "The House of
Rothschild," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935:
"Vanessa— Her Love Story." MGM. In 1936: "Magnificent
Obsession," Universal; "O'Malley of the Mounted." 20th
Century-Fox; "It Couldn't Have Happened," Invincible;
"Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio.
KENT, DOROTHEA: Actress, r.n. Dorothea Schaffer;
b. June 7. 1917, St. Joseph. Mo.; h. 5 feet 1 inch; w. 102
pounds; blue eyes and blonde hair: p. professional; hy.
tennis. Before entering pictures was a model. In 1934:
"Frolics of Youth." Educational Pictures. In 1935: ap-
peared in a series of shorts for RKO-Radio. In 1936:
"More Than a Secretary," Columbia. Signed by Uni-
versal.
KENT, LARRY: Actor, r. n. Henri W. Trumbull; b.
on shipboard two days out of Liverpool; h. 5 feet 11
inches; brown hair and grey eyes; w. 155 pounds; p.
Grace and William Trumbull, non -professionals; e. W.
C. ; hy. yachting. Stage experience of two years and
screen experience of eight years. He appeared in 1929 in
"The Haunted House." First National; "Midstream,"
Tiffany-Stahl. Also appeared in "Around the Corner"
(1930), Columbia. In 1936: "Man Hunt," Warner.
KENT, LOIS: Child actress, b. Weed, Cal.. July 28.
1926; p. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson 0. Maybelle ; e. school of
dancing, Redlands, Cal. Appeared as dancer in her
father's wayside inn. Made stage appearances In several
Pacific Coast cities Signed by Paramount. November,
1934. Sings, dances and plays the piano. Appeared in
"Love in Bloom," "Four Hours to Kill" (1935). In
1936: "Too Many Parents," "Girl of the Ozarks," Para-
mount.
KENT, P. R.: Director, Real Estate, National Theatres
Corporation; b. Lincoln, Neb., July 25. 1890; p. Mr.
and Mrs. S. J. Kent; e. graduated from College
of Agriculture of University of Nebraska. Property
manager and executive secretary. Building (hvners and
Managers Association of Los Angeles. Pacific Coast repre-
sentative, real estate department. Paramount Publix Corp.,
from March. 1926 to April. 1932. Director of real estate,
in charge of real estate, construction, theatre maintenance
and purchasing for the Fox 'West Coast Theatres since
May, 1932. In 1936 director, real e?tate. National Thea-
tres Corp.
KENT, ROBERT: Actor, b. Hartford, Conn.; p. Olive
Bell Johnson and Douglas Blackley; e. public and high
school and Mount Hermon preparatory; h. 6 ft.; w. 170
pounds; brown hair and blue- gray eyes; m. Astrid Allwyn.
Worked in banks as messenger boy. Amateur boxer.
On stage in "Kind Lady." playing the .iuvenile lead, and
others. In films in 1936; "The Country Beyond," "The
Crime of Dr. Forbes." "King of the Royal Mounted."
"Dimples." "Reunion." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Step Lively. Jeeves." "That I 5iay Live." "Nancy Steele
is Missing." 20th Century-Fox.
KENT, SIDNEY R.: President of Twentieth Century-
Fox Film Corporation; b. Lincoln, Neb., and at 14, after
he had finished grammar school, got his first job stoking
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boilers in u greenhouse at $5 a week. From this humble
beginning he lias developed a business career which is one
of the most strikingly successful ones in the annals of the
picture industry. Uefore he was 20 years old he had pushed
up in Wyoming and was occupying a responsible position
with Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. He was one of an
engineering company and he and live other men were sole
inhabitants of 36 miles of desolate country. They built
their own roads and pipelines, established camps and
literally opened up territory to civilization and business
activity. In 1912 he went to the Pacific Coast with the
American Druggists' Syndicate. Shortly afterwards he
returned East where be became a salesman at $50 *
week. Three months later he was the company's assistant
sales manager, then assistant to the president and for three
and one-half years he was virtually in charge of the
entire business. A friend talked to him enthusiastically
of the motion picture business. Ue liked Its prospects
and cast his lot with the Alms with the old Vitagraph
Company. It was not long after that General Film Com-
pany was Indicted under the Sherman Law and buried
under judgments aggregating $25.0UU.UU0. Frank Hitch-
cock had the job of unravelling the tangle and he called
Sidney Kent to help him. The job was cleaned up and
Kent walked into the office of Adolph Zukor, president
of Famous Players, and sold his services, but not at a
price. That was to be determined if and when he made
good. He went to work in the company's administra-
tion bureau, and at the end of eight months was getting
$250 a week. His first work, in the distribution depart-
ment, was as special district manager of the territory
which Included the Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha and
Des Moines ofiBces, which position be held until May,
1919, when he was called to the home office to become
general sales manager. On January 8, 1921, Zukor ap-
pointed him general manager of distribution and a year
later he was elected to the company's board of directors.
In 1926 he was named general manager. Was also vice-
president. Resigned in January, 1932, to become Fox
president. Largely instrumental in merging ¥0K Film
Corp. with Twentieth Century Pictures, Inc., in August,
1935 into Twentieth Century-Fo.'; Corp., of which he
is president.
KENT. TED: Film editor. In 1933: "The Invisible
Man," Universal. In 1934: "Glamour," Universal. In
1935: "Night Life of the Gods," "Straight from the
Heart," "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Remember Last
Night." Universal. In 1936: "Ne.xt Time We Love,"
"Showboat." "My Man Godfrey," "The Magnificent
Brute." U.
KENT. WILLIAM T,: See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KENT, WILLIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KENTON, ERLE C: Director, b. Norboro, Mo..
August 1, 1896; hy. squash, horses, football and wrestling.
Entered picture business in 1914; has directed "Small
Town Idol," "Kejuvenation of Aunt Mary," "Companionate
Marriage." "The Sporting Age," "Name the Woman,"
"Street of Illusion," "Nothing to Wear," "Father and
Son," "The Sideshow." "Trial Marriage," "Song of
Love" and "Mexicali Rose," "Last Parade." "Lover Come
Back." "Left Over Ladies." In 1932: "Without Con-
sent," "Stranger in Town." Warner; "Guilty As Hell,"
"From Hell to Heaven." "Island of Lost Souls." Para-
mount. In 1933: "Disgraced." "Big Executive," Para-
mount. In 1934: "Search for Beauty," "You're Telling
Me," Paramount. " The Best Man Wins" and "Party
Wire," "Grand Exit." "The Public Menace," Columbia.
In 1936: "Devil's Squadron." appeared in and directed
"End of the Trail." Columbia. In 1937: directed "The
Devil's Playground." Columbia.
KENTON, GODFREY: Actor, b. London, England,
April 13. 1902; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 152 pounds; dark
brown hair and blue-gray eyes; m. Vivienne Bennett; hy.
riding and must games. Was twelve years on stage in-
cluding repertory work for Sir Barry Jackson. Films:
"Abdul the Damned" and Buddy Rogers" English musical,
"Dance Band" (both BIP) and "The Cardinal," Gros-
venor Sound Films, Ltd.
(See 1936-37 Motion
KENTON, JAMES B. "POP'
Picture Almanac.)
KENYON, CHARLES: Writer, b. San Francisco, CaL,
November 2. 1880; p. Alice Cook Palmer and Curtis
George Kenyon. non-professionals; e. Trinity School. San
Francisco. University of California and Stanford university;
m. Jane Winton, professional. Began writing scenarios in
1925 and in 1927 wrote "Alias the Deacon," "Butter-
Hies in the Rain" and "Surrender"; "Lost Zeppelin."
"Recaptured Love." "Rivers End." in 1930. 1930-31:
"The Office Wife" and "Fifty Million Frenchmen," "My
Past." "Night Nurse," "Bought." for Warner Bros.;
Ken — Ker
"Party Husband," "Under Eighteen." "Street of Women,"
for First National; "Millie." RKO. In 1932: "The
Crooner." "Alias the Doctor." "Man Wanted." WB.
In 1933: "The Working Man." Warner. Wrote dialogue
and collaborated on screen play, "I Loved A Woman,"
First NationaL In 1934: collaborated on adaptation of
"Mandalay." First National; collaborated on screen play
of "Journal of a Crime," wrote screen play of "Dr.
Monica," "The Firebird," Warner. In 1935: Screen play
and story, "The Goose and the Gander, " adaptation and
screen play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Warner, and
adaptation and screen play "Girl from 10th Avenue," First
National. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "The
Petrified Forest," "The Golden Arrow," WB; "White
Hunter." "Ladies in Love," 20tli Century-Fox. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play "Crack-Up," 20th Cent. -Fox;
"The Road Back," "One Hundred Twenty Men and a
Girl," Universal.
KENYON, CURTIS: In 1934: screen play "The
Woman Who Dared," Imperial. In 1936: screen story
"Lluyds of London. " 20th Century-Fox.
KENYON, DORIS: Actress, b. Syracuse, N. Y., Sept.
5, 1897; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 125 pounds; e. in New York schools; m. Milton
Sills, deceased; hy, tennis. Some stage experience. Has
appeared In the following screen productions: "Valley of
Giants." "Men of Steel." "Ladies at Play." "The
Blonde Saint." "Burning Daylight," "Mismates." "Home
Towners," "Hawks Nest." "Interference," "Thief In
Paradise." "Monsieur Beaucalre" and "Strictly Busi-
ness"; freelance player in 1929; "Beau Bandit" (1930),
Radio: (1931-32). "Ruling Voice," FN; "Road to Singa-
pore," Warner; (1932) "The Man Called Back," Tiffany.
In 1933: "Voltaire," Warner; "No Marriage Ties."
Radio: "Counsellor-at-Law," Universal. In 1934: "Whom
the CJods Destroy," Columbia; "The Human Side,"
Universal, In 1937: "Along Came Love," Paramount.
KEON, BARBARA: Production Secretary. Selznick In-
ternational. Left MGM for Selznick. Worked on "Little
Lord Fauntleroy," "The (3arden of Allah," "A Star Is
Born," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," all Selznick.
KEOUGH, AUSTIN: Head of Legal Department,
Paramount. Long counsel for Publix theatres and upon
retirement of Elek John Ludvigh as general counsel for
I'aramount Publix. assumed present post.
KERAVALA, SOHRABJI: Actor and director, b. Surat,
Oct. 3. 1SU8; h. 5 feet 5 inches; gray hair, black eyes.
When nine joined a circus. 1936: joined East India
Co. Directed "Ship Mother."
KERENNE, DIANA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
KERN, HAL C: Film editor, b. Anaconda, Mont.,
July 14. 1894; h. 6 feet; w. 175 pounds; light brown hair,
blue eyes; e. Des Moines, Iowa; p. Frjink and Minnie
Kern; m. to Daisy Marie Keil on March 26, 1916; two
chiklren. Spent 1915 making 1 and 2 reelers for Kay-
Bee Broncho-Domino release at Incevilie. 1919: with
Robert Brunton (Paralta). 1921-23: freelanced. 1923-
1933: with Joseph M. Schenck in charge of film editing
and release prints. 1933-1934: editor with MGM. 1934-
36: assistant to David Selznick as supervising editor.
Selznick International Pictures, Inc. In 1936: edited
"Little Lord Fauntleroy." "Garden of Allah," Selznick
International.
KERN, JEROME DAVID: Composer and writer, b.
Jan. 27, 1885. New Y'ork City; e. studied music with
his mother and in Germany; m. Eva Leale. Vice-president
music publishing firm of T. B, Harms and Company,
New York City. Composed music for productions Includ-
ing "The Zlegfeld Follies of 1916," "Sally," "Sunny,"
"Good Morning, Dearie," "Show Boat," and others. In
1931: collaborated on story and wrote screen play "Men
of the Sky," Warner. In 1934: collaborated on play and
wrote music for "The Cat and the Fiddle," MGM. Com-
posed music of "Music in the Air," Fox. Collaborated
on story, music and lyrics of "Sweet Adeline," Warners.
In 1935: wrote music for "Roberta"; wrote musical title
number for "Reckless"; music "The Flame Within,"
MOM; music, "I Dream Too Much," RKO. In 1936:
"Showboat," U; "Swing Time," RKO-Radio. In 1937:
collaborated on music "When You're in Love," Columbia.
Won the Academy Award for the best song of 1936 for
"The Way Y'ou Look Tonight" from "Swing Time," RKO.
KERN, ROBERT J.: Film editor. Was in hotel work.
Slarted with Thomas Ince Studio as assistant cutter, 1915.
Became film editor with Ince. With MGM. Films Include
"The Great Divide." "White Desert." In 1934: "The
Thin Man," "Viva Villa." MGM. In 1935: "David Cop-
perfleld." "Anna Karenlna." MGM. In 1936: "Trouble
for Two," "After the Thin Man." MGM.
KERN, (MRS.) ROBERT L.: Advertising manager,
News-Democrat, Belleville. 111.; b. Belleville, III., Feb-
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Ker— Kha
ruar; 28. 1802; p. fieilry abd Louise Schrodi. n6e !tbebuii
e. erade and high schools; m. Robert L. Kern, son of
Fred J. Kern, tarmer Congressman and president of the
state board of administration and has one child. Has
been connected with the newspaper for 19 years.
KERNELL, WILLIAM: Song Composine. In 1933
wrote lyrics and music, "It's Great to Be Alive." "M;
Lips Betray," Vox. In 1936: "Kaujona." 20th Cent.-Fox.
KERNER, A.: Actor. In 1935: "Sunny Youth," Ukrain-
nim.
KERR, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1936: "Secret Patrol,"
Columbia.
KERR, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KERR, CHARLES: Assistant director. In 1934: "Grand
Old Girl," "Wednesday's Child," "The Crime Doctor,"
••His Greatest Gamble," "Two Alone," BKO-Radio. In
1935: "Seven Keys to Baldpate," "Freckles," "Hot Tip."
•■She," "Strangers All," "Captain Hurricane," BKO-
Kadio. In 1936: 'Second Wife," "Without Orders," BKO-
Badio.
KERR. DONALD: Actor, b. Eagle Grove, Iowa. On
stage for 20 years and appeared in "Ziegfeld Follies,"
Music Box and others: also with Orpheum and Keith
circuits. On screen in "From Hell to Heaven," Para-
mount and "Picture Snatcher," Warner. In 1933: "Car-
nival Lady," Hollywood Film Exchange. In 1935:
'George White's 1935 Scandals," Fox; "Hot Tip," RKO.
In 1937: "Don't Tell the Wife," BKO-Radio.
KERR, GEOFFREY: Actor, writer and soldier, b. Lon-
don, 1896; h. 5 feet 11 inches; red hair and blue eyes,
w. 160 pounds; p. Frederick Kerr, actor; e. St. Andrews.
Appeared In "People Like Ourselves," "Charlie's Aunt"
and "Outcast," being in "Outcast" when war broke out.
Commissioned as 2nd lieutenant In the 6tb King's Shrop-
shire Infantry, he served with the unit in France, was
transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, and was wounded.
Played in "Just Suppose." He returned to England to
appear in "Skittles," and came back to New York. Among
his plays on Broadway were "East of Suez," "You and
I," and "The Changelings." One season he toured the
vaudeville circuits with Ina Claire. On Broadway in
Arthur Hopkins' "This Is New York." Upon the con-
clusion of its run he entrained for Hollywood, having
signed a long-term contract with Radio. In 1936: collabo-
rated on "Once in a Million," "The Tenth Man," ABP.
KERR, JANE: Actress, b. United States, 45 years
ago; h. 5 feet 6 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165
pounds; e. college; married; hy. charity work. Was on
stage and in vaudeville. Films include, in 1934, "Broad-
way Bill," Fox. In 1935: "Les Mlserables," United
Artists.
KERR, SOPHIE: Writer. Has written many maga-
zine stories and novels. In 1933: collaborated on story
"The Woman Accused," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated
on story "Big Hearted Herbert," WB. In 1935: collabo-
rated on original "People Will Talk," Paramount.
KERR. WALTER FRANCIS: Motion picture editor,
Evanston News-Index, Evanston, Illinois: b. Evanston.
Illinois, July 8, 1913; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kerr: e.
two years De Paul University. Covered school news and
sports for News-Index for four years, wrote weekly movie
column for the Evanston Review for five years, edited two
amateur publications for four years each. Was advertising
manager of theatre In Evanston for two years. For past
five years writing and directing amateur theatricals in
Chicago and St. Louis.
KERRIGAN. JOSEPH M.: Actor, b. Dublin. Dec-
ember 16. 1887; 6. public schools of Dublin and Belvldere
College in Ireland. First stage appearance at Abbey
theatre In Dublin; played with Laurette Taylor in "Out
There" and "Happiness" ; also appeared In "The Rivals."
"Trelawney of the Wells." "Outward Bound" and "WTiite
Wings"; went to London In 1921 to assume role in "John
Ferguson." Hai appeared in such pictures as "Little
Old New York" : Important part In "Song o' My Heart."
Pox: "Lucky in Love," Patbe. In 1933 appeared in
"Lone Cowboy," Paramount; "A Study in Scarlet." Fox-
World Wide; "Paddy, the Next Best Thing," Fox. In
1934: "The Lost Patrol," RKO; "A Modem Hero," First
National; "The Key," "Gentlemen Are Bom," Warners;
"Treasure Island," MGM. In 1935: "Mystery of Edwin
Drood" and "Werewolf of London," Universal: "The In-
former," "Hot Tip," RKO; "Barbary Coast," UA. In
1936: "Timothy's Quest," "Spendthrift," "The General
Died at Dawn," Para.; "Colleen." Warner; "The Prisoner
of Shark Island." "Lloyds of London." 20th Cent.-Fox;
"Laugliing Irish Eyes," "Hearts in Bondage," Republic;
"Special Investigator," RKO-Radlo. In 1937: "The
Plough and the Stars," RKO-Radio; "Let's Make a
Million," Paramount.
KERRIGAN, KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KERRY, ANITA: Actress. In 1935: "We're in the
Money," "Miss Paciflc Fleet." Warner; "The Case of
(he Lucky Legs," F.N. In 1936: "Man Hunt," Warner;
"Murder of Dr. Harrlgan." F.N.
KERRY, NORMAN: Actor, r. n. Arnold Kaiser, b.
Rochester, N. Y. ; e. private and St. John's at Annapolis.
First business venture was backing theatrical agency in
New York. Came west as representative for father's busi-
ness. First screen appearance in "Manhattan Madness."
Then opposite Bessie Barriscale in "The Bose of Para-
dise." Parts with Mary Pirkford. Constance Talmadge.
Alic^ Brady and Marion Davles followed. Left pictures to
join army during World War and upon return to Hollywood
freelanccrd and then signed with Universal after appear-
ing for that company in "The Merry Go Round" and "The
Hunchback of Notre Dame." Also appeared In "Annie
Laurie," "The Spoilers," "Mile. Modiste." Upon com-
pletion of contract with Universal went to Europe to ap-
pear In pictures, one of the most popular being Hall
Calne's "The Bondsman." Has been In such pictures as
"The Trial Marriage." Columbia; "Man, Woman and
Wife." "The Phantom of the Opera," Universal, and the
all-talking "Ex-Flame," Liberty production; "Bachelor
Apartments," Radio; "Night Hawk," "Air Eagles."
KERSHNER, GLENN R.: Cameraman, b. FIndlay,
Ohio, July 20, 1884; h. 5 feet 9 inches; brown hair,
gray eyes; w. 189 pounds; p. Ida M. and Wm. H.
Kershner, non-professionals; e. University of Wisconsin
and FIndlay College: m. Eva M. Richardson, non-pro-
fessional : hy. music, art : stage training in comedy and
concert work; stage experience with Colonial Opera Com-
pany at Cedar Point. Sandusky, Ohio; soloist with the
Ford Motor Company Band. Neddermeyer Band, Mozart
Opera Company, as well as with Individual soloists.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KERTESZ, GABOR:
Almanac.)
KESSLER-HOWES, H. F.: Director of Publicity, Co-
lumbia Pictures Ltd.. London, b. Stockton-on-Tees. Ex-
ploitation manager, Goldwyn, London. 192'2, exploitation
manager. First National, London, 1923, and director of pub-
licity, FBO. London, until 1933. Joined Columbia on
opening of London office. Became publicity controller of
British Lion Film Corp., and rejoined Columbia, 1936.
KESSNER, ROSE: Actress. In 1936: Educational short
product.
KESSNICH. CHARLES E.: District Manager. b.
Richmond, Va., Feb. 19. 1887; e. public and high schools;
married. Was with legitimate theatres. Salesman, branch
manager. Mutual Film Company, two years. With Metro.
Metro -Goldwyn, MGM 21 years. District manager, MGM,
southern division. Atlanta, Ga.
K ESTER. MAX: Composer. In 1934 wrote lyrics for
"Princess Charming," GB, In 1936: "Once in a Million,"
ABP.
KETNER, LESTER: South Texas editor, "Boxofflce."
San Antonio. Texas; b. St. Louis. Mo.. Sept. 26, 1903;
n. Mrs. P. M. Ketner: e. elementary schools; not mar-
ried. Has worked in every branch of theatre from usher
to house manager. Now .San Antonio and South Texas
editor for Associated Publications. Kansas City, Mo.
Address: 531 North Street. San Antonio, Texas.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KEUSTER, C. 0.
Almanac.)
KEYES, DONALD: Cameraman. In 1935: "The Cyclone
Ranger," Spectrum Pictures.
KEYES, W. A.: Exhibitor. Operates the Victory In
Dayton, formerly a legitimate, changed to pictures six
years ago. Member of Independent Theatre Owners of
Ohio.
KEYS, NELSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KHAN: Native actor, Indo-China. In 1935: "Kliou
(The Tiger)," Bennett Pictures.
KHAN, MAZHAR: Actor. b. Dhar State. Feb. 5,
1905. h. 5 feet 6 inchesj black hair, black eyes. hy.
riding and polo. Before entering pictures was sub-In-
spector of police. Dhar State. Pictures: "Fatal Gar-
land," "The Challenge," "The Jewel of Rajputana,"
"Nurjehan," "King for a Day." "Sultana," "Nlght-
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KHAZREVIN, Z.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
scenario "A Son of Mongolia," Amkino.
KHMELEV, N. P.: Player. In 1937: "Bevolutionlsts."
Amkino.
Player. In 1936: "A Son of Mon-
KHORLO. IGIN:
golia," Amkino.
KIAM, OMAR: Designer. b. Mexico; p. American;
e. Poughkeepsie Military Academy, New York. Did
designing in Texas. Went to New York. Became a
dancer, then designer of fur coats. Did much creative
work in Paris, then returned to New York. Designed
costumes for plays including "Dishonored Lady," "Re
union in Vienna" and "Dinner at Eight." In 1935:
designed costumes for "Folies Bergere," "The Wedding
Night," "Clive of India," "The Mighty Barnum," "Kid
; Millions," "Cardinal Richelieu," "Les Miserables,"
"Call of the Wild," "The Dark Angel," "Barbary Coast."
"Splendor," UA. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink," "These
Three," "One Rainy Afternoon," "Dodsworth," "The Gay
Desperado," "Come and Get It," "Beloved Enemy," UA.
Actress. In 1935: "The Youth of
KIBARDINA, V.
Maxim," Lenfllm.
KIBBEE, GUY: Actor, b. El Paso. Texas, March
6, 1886; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; w. 200 pounds. On stage
In "The Torch Song." Among his many pictures on
screen are "42nd Street," "Lilly Turner," "The Silk
Express." "The Life of Jimmy Dolan," "Girl Missing,"
"The Crooner," "Scarlet Dawn," "Gold Diggers of
1933," "Footlight Parade," Warner; "Lady for A Day,"
Columbia; "Easy to Love," "The World Changes,"
"Havana Widows," "Convention City," First National.
In 1934: "Dames," "Big Hearted Herbert," "Harold
Teen," "Merry Wives of Reno," "The Merry Frinks."
Warner; "Wonder Bar," "Babbitt," First National. In
1935: "While the Patient Slept," "Mary Jane's Pa,"
"Crashing Society," "Don't Bet on Blondes," "Going
Highbrow," "I Live For Love," Warner; "Captain
Blood." FN. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA;
"Captain January," 20th Century-Fox; "I Married a Doc-
tor," "The Big Noise," "Earthworm Tractors," "The Cap-
tain's KiJ," "Three Men on a Horse," WB. In 1937:
"Mama Steps Out." MGM: "M'Llss," R
Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
KIBBEE, MILT: Actor. In 1935: "Mary Jane's Pa,"
First National; "The Goose and the Gander," "Moon-
light on the Prairie," Warner. In 1936: "Man Hunt "
"Treachery Rides the Range," "Murder Bv an Aristocrat."
"The Law in Her Hands." "Polo Joe," "The Case of the
Black Cat," WB. In 1937: "White Bondage," WB.
KIBRICK, LEONARD:
20th Cent. -Fox.
KIDDER, HUGH:
Almanac.)
RKO-R^dio; "Don't
Actor. In 1936: "Dimples,"
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KIDO, SHIRO: Director, Shochlku Cinema Company,
and head of the Ohfuna Studio, b. Hongo, Tokyo, Japan,
Aug. 11, 1894; e. high school and Tokyo Imperial Uni-
versity law department. Tokyo; married. Was with a
trust company. Appointed head of Kamata Studio.
Shochiku Cinema Company, April. 1925. Tour of inspec-
tion for firm to Russia and European countries, July,
1928 to April, 1929. Transferred January, 1936, to head
of Ohfuna Studio, Shochiku Cinema.
KIEFFER,
Almanac.)
PHILIP: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KIEHL. CORYNN: Production secretary. In 1936:
tie Lord Fauntleroy," U.A.
"Lit-
KIENNINGER, JOHN F.: Research Engineer, Tech-
nicolor Motion Picture Corporation; b. New Tork City,
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Dec. 20, 1898; married; p. John and Augusta; e. Stuyve-
sant High School; Columbia University, AB., Ch.E.
Chemical engineer with Kalmus Comstock Wescott. With
Technicolor on research development work, design of
equipment, chemical and mechanical control of process
and general technical supervision for 12 years. Holder of
various patents on chemical and mechanical phases of
color photography. Member. SMPE.
KIEPURA, JAN: Actor. Born in Warsaw. May Ifi, 1902;
h. 6 feet; fair hair and blue eyes. As international opera
singer, appeared in most European capitals. Made hU
first film in England, 1931, "City of Song," ASFI; second
was "Tell Me Tonight" ("Be Mine Tonight"), made In
Berlin, 1932, as the first of a series of Joint UFA-Gau-
mont-British Productions. Completed "A Song for Tou,"
at the Gaumont-Britlsh Studios, London, English version
of a German film in which he also starred. In 1933:
"Farewell to Love." Madison. In 1934: "My Song Goes
Round the World' and "My Heart Is Calling," GB.
In 1936: "Give Us This Night," Paramount.
KIEHL, CORYNN: Production secretary and script clerk.
Selznick International Pictures. Inc. In 1936: "Little Lord
Fauntleroy," "The Garden of Allah."
KIERN, BERTRAND: Exhibitor. Owns Happy Hour
theatre in New Orleans suburb.
KIESLING, BARRETT C: Travelling Representative,
Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer Publicity, b. Detroit, Mich., June
24, 1894; p. Henry and Caroline Kiesling; e. grammar
school and high school. South Pasadena, Cal.. Pomona
College. Los Angeles Junior College, Occidental College
(graduate); m. Lillian Wendling. Became press agent
for Clune's Pasadena theatre in 1915, after previous
newspaper experience with the Los Angeles Times and
other papers. Later was press agent for Clune's Broadway,
Los Angeles. Served in the war with the ordnance detach-
ment, 604th Engineers. Returned to become assistant
manager of Clune's Pasadena theatre. Joined the publicity
department of Lasky Studio in 1920. Was made studio
publicity director of Realart Pictures in 1922; personal
publicity representative of Cecil B. DeMille since 1922;
1924 to 1927 national publicity director of Producers
Distributing Corporation (Pro-Dis-Co) ; 1927-1928 studio
publicity director, Pathe; then joined Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. Was president of Wampas in 1928; chairman,
credentials committee, Wampas, 1926-1930. Travelling
representative, MGM Publicity Dept. since 1935.
KILBORN, SUSANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KILBRIDE, PERCY: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal ;
h. 5 feet, 7 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; e. San
Francisco. Joined uncle's repertory company, then Alcazar
Stock Company, San Francisco and Central Theatre.
Played a season in stock In Seattle, then toured Canada
with a "eportory company. Went to Chicago and ?ppcareJ
in "The Man of the Hour." Took engagement in Boston,
(hen was with New England stock companies. In 1927 ap-
peared on Broadway in ".Adam's Apple." Plaj'ed in
"Louder Please," "Lily Turner" and "The Great
Magoo." To Hollywood, 1933, and appeared in "White
Women." Paramount. In 1936: "Soak the Rich," Para.
KILLDUFF, FRANK: Publicity director for Holly-
wood, Knickerbocker and Miramar hotels and free lance
motion picture publicist. Hollywood, b. Spokane. Wash.;
h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 185 lbs.; black hair and brown eyes;
p. Alice and Frank; e. high school and University of
Washington; h. photography, music. One year as house
manager, Loew's State Theatre, Los Angeles. Two years
as house manager Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood.
Two years publicity director Roosevelt, Plaza and May-
fair hotels. Hollywood. 1936: President of Publicity
Counsellors, Inc.
KILENYI. EDWARD DR.: Music Composer and Syn-
chronizer, b. Hungary, Jan. 25, 1884; e. Conservatory
of Music at Cologne, Germany; Columbia University In
New York, earning M.A. and Ph.D. degrees; also awarded
the Music Fellowship by Columbia University; m. Ethel
Frater and has one child, Eddie Kilenyl. Signed by
Fox Film in 1932 to compose and synchronize music
for the screen.
KILGALLEN. DOROTHY: Hearst newspaper reporter.
.Appeared in "Sinner Take All," MGM, 1936.
KILGOUR, JOSEPH: Actor, b. Ayr, Ont., Canada; h.
5 feet 11% inches; dark gray eyes and brown-gray hair;
w. 196 pounds; married; h. golf, swimming. Was on
stage. Has lived In Chicago, London, Eng., Hollywood,
San Francisco, New York. Entered pictures through J.
Stuart Blackton of Vitagraph Company In 1915. Pictures
Include: "Easiest Way," "Janice Meredith," "Ponjola,"
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Punishment."
KILIAN, VICTOR: Actor, b. Jersey City. N. J.: h.
6 feet. IVi inches; brown eyes and hair; w. 190 pounds;
p. Henry and Josephine Sauer Kilian; e. grammar school;
has one son, Victor, Jr.. 20; hy. archery. Drove laundry-
wagon for father. Left home, and through booking agent
jointed Exeter. N. H.. stock company. Played in vaude-
ville, roadshows and stock companies all over the United
States for 14 years. Appeared in New York In "Desire
Under the Elms," "Nightstick," "Cloudy With Showers."
"The Great Magoo." "Broomsticks," "lliddle Me This,"
"Beyond the Horizon," "The Big Fight," "Triple
Crossed" and "The Divine Drudge." Played in London
in "She Loves Me Not." In "Valley Forge," "Gentle-
men of the Press," 1929, and has played small parts In
other eastern productions. In 1935 in "Air Hawks,"
"The Girl Friend," Columbia. In 1936: "Riff HaflT,"
MGM; "The Music Goes 'Bound," "Shakedown," "Ad-
venture in Manhattan." "Lady from Nowhere," Columbia;
"The Road to Glory." "Ramona." "Banjo on My Knee."
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Fair Warning," "Seventh
Heaven." 20th Century-Fox.
KILLIFER, JACK: Film Editor. In 1933: "Mayor
of Hell," Warner. "Female," First National. In 1934:
"Fashions of 1934," "Midnight Alibi," "Registered
Nurse," First National; "Smarty," Warner. In 1935:
"The Right to Live," "A Night at the Rltz," "Little Big
Shot." Warner; "G Men," "Broadway Hostess," FN.
In 1936: "Times Square Playboy." "Bullets or Ballots."
"Draegerman Courage," "God's Country and the Woman."
WB. In 1937: "Marked Woman," Warner Bros. -First
National.
KILLY, EDDIE: Assistant director. In 1934: "The
Little Minister," "Age of Innocence." "Down to Their
Last Yacht." "Hips. Hips, Hooray," "Sing and Like
It," BKO-Radio. In 1935: "Break of Hearts," "Alice
Adams." "Roberta," "Freckles." RKO-Radio; co-directed
"Seven Keys to Baldpate," RKO. In 1936: "Second
Wife," "Murder On a Bridle Path," "The Big Game,"
RKO-Radio,
KILPATRICK, DR. WILLIAM H.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
KIM, SUZANNA: Actress. In 1937: "The Good Earth."
MGM.
KIMBALL. EDWARD M.: Actor, b. Keokuk, Iowa,
June 26, 1859; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; gray eyes and hair;
w. 220 pounds; p. Prof. James Spencer and Clara Par-
tridge Kimball, non-professionals; e. grammar and high
school; Collegiate Institute, Baraboo, Wis. Clara Kimball
Young is his daughter, hy. fishing, gardening, cabinet
work. Stage experience, 1877-1915. Entered films. Solas
Studio, Flushing, L. I., 1910; Vitagraph, 1911-14; World's
Film, 1914-16; Clara Kimball Young, 1917-22. Played
over 100 roles in motion pictures, among them "Magda,"
"Mid Channel," "Boys Will Be Boys," "Eyes of the
North" and others. Over 100 roles in drama, opera
and comedy; 3 years in circus as cornetist.
KIMBERLEY, DOUGLAS S.: Manager. Mayfair Thea-
tre, Portland, Ore., Willamette Amusement Company; b.
Denver. Col., April 25. Is96; e. college preparatory school;
married. Started in 1914 at PhotoviUe Theatre. Seattle,
Wash.; A. and H. Hippodrome, Tacoma; Palace Hippo-
drome, Seattle; J. and V. Rlalto. Tacoma; Turner. Dahn-
ken and Langley, Los Angeles and Pasadena; city man-
ager. Fox West Coast, Tacoma; RKO Orpheum; Ever-
green State Amusement.
KIMBERLEY, PAUL: O.B.E., A.R.P.S.: Managing
Director. National Screen Service. Ltd.. London. Joined
Frank Brockliss. 1909. founded Imperial Film Co., 1913,
supervising production of "Ivanhoe." ambitious British
picture of that time. Joined Hepworth company, 1917
becoming sales and distribution manager, managing direc-
tor. Hepworth Film Service. Ltd., till 1924, subsequently
becoming associated with N.S.S. Is honorary treasurer
of British Kinematograph Society.
KIMBLE. LAWRENCE: Writer. In 1936: screen play
"All American Chump," MGM.
KIMELMAN. DAVID: Branch manager, b. Germany,
Feb. 12, 1893 p. dec. ; e. McKeesport. Pa. ; business
college : marrlei . Sold canned goods. With Paramount
past 16 years. Now Pittsburgh manager.
KIMMINS. ANTHONY: Director. In 1934: "How-g
Chances?" Fox-British. In 1935: "Bye-Pass to Happi-
ness," "Once in a New Moon" and "His Majesty and
Co.." Poi-Brltlsh. Screen plays and dialogue, "Midship-
man Easy," "Queen of Hearts" and "Laburnum Grove,"
ATP.
KINCEY, H. F.: Circuit executive. Is theatre operatfaig
partner for Paramount in Charlotte territory. With Robert
Wilby. organized Wilby-Klncey Circuit throughout North
and South Carolina. Circuit was aSlliated for time with
former Southern Enterprises, headed by S. A. Lynch.
With acquisition by Paramount of Southern Enterprises In
1926, Wilby-Kincey circuit also became Publix-Kincey
circuit also became a Publix affiliate. Kincey continued
as division manager for theatre operations at Charlotte,
and following Paramount bankruptcy became an operating
partner. His operating company is known as North Caro-
lina Theatres, Inc., with headquarters In Charlotte. Totals
52 houses ranging from Carolina in Greensboro to State In
Greenville and Imperial at Lenoir. Points of operation
are Burlington (two houses). Chapel Hill (one), Charlotte
(two). Concord (one), Durham (four), Fayettevllle (two),
Goldsboro (two), Greensboro (four), Greenville (one),
Hendersonville (one). High Point (four), Lenoir (two),
Raleigh (three). Rocky Mount (two), Salisbury (three),
Wilson (two) and Winston-Salem (three); and In South
Carolina: Anderson (one bouse), Columbia (four), Green-
ville (two), Spartansburg (three) and Sumter (one). A
director of Theatre Owners of North and South Carolina,
Inc.
KINCH. MYRA: Dancer. In 1935: "Lives of a Bengal
Lancer," Paramount.
KING, ALEX. B.: Executive. Controls 50 theatres, b.
in Scotland, 1888, and joined entertainment business in
1900. Member of Advisory Committee under Cinematograph
Films Act and General Council of Cinematograph Exhibi-
tors' Association. Chairman of Entertainments Tax Abolition
Committee. Justice of the Peace, City of Glasgow.
KING, ALYCE: Actress. In 1936: "Nobody's Fool,"
U.
KING, BOB H.: Actor, Editor, Production Business
Manager, b. Stratham, N. H., December 11, 1904; b.
5 feet 8 inches; blue eyes and brown hair; w. 138 pounds;
p. Goldle Pemberton and Harley Z. King, professionals;
e. Loomis Institute, Windsor, Conn., Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn.; m. Dolly Varden, non-professional; hy.
science and play writing. In vaudeville with dancing
partner, 1916-17. Was editor of Screen and Stage,
Boston; editor and publisher of New England Film
News, Boston; columnist for The Vaudeville News, New
York; assisted in rewriting and producing "The Squealer."
In 1930 joined General Play Company as director of
advertising and publicity, and head of stock department;
in 1931 was business manager for "Perfectly Scandalous"
produced at the Hudson theatre. New York, by Ray
Gallo in association with Raymor Productions, Inc. Ad-
dress: Columbia Studios, Hollywood.
KING, BRADLEY: Writer, b. New York City, July
8, 1894. e. Convent of Sacred Heart at Albany, N. Y. ;
h. 5 feet 3 inches; w. 125 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes; hy. charities, swimming, horseback riding. After
leaving school, began writing stories for magazines; In
1920 went to work for Thomas Ince, where she remained
until after his death; freelanced and then went to Fox
Studios and In 1926 was sent to England to do scenario
for "One Increasing Purpose;" returned to U. S. ; signed
with MGM: was loaned to First National, where she
wrote dialogue and script for all of Frank Lloyd's pictures;
wrote dialogue and script for "Anna Christie." "Weary
River," "Drag," "Young Nowheres," "Son of the Gods;"
"The Lash," "Way of All Men"; did scenario for
"The Return of Peter Grim" for Fox; collaborated on
"A Man of Action," and with Talbot Mundy wrote book,
"Her Reputation," both being adapted from originals
she had written for the screen; 1930-31 "Wild Company,"
Fox; "Sin Flood," First National; "Adlos," First
National; "East Lynne," Fox; "Three Girls Lost," Fox;
"Women Need Love," Pathe. In 1932: "Westward
Passage," Pathe; "Passport to Hell," "Six Hours To
Live," Fox. In 1933: "Humanity," Fox. In 1933
collaborated on screen play, "Hoopla." Fox. In 1935:
"Let's Live Tonight." Columbia; collaborated on adapta-
tion, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Universal; col-
laborated on screen play, "Under the Pampas Moon." Fox.
In 193G: wrote screen story and collaborated on screen
play "Maid of Salem." Paramount.
KING. BURTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KING, CARLOTTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
KING, CARLTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KING, CARROLL E.: Pen name, Sarlo. Managing
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b. LoTeland, Ohio, Ma; 25, ISdH; e. public ichool, blsh
school, business college, college and dramatic school. Was
In theatrical held (or 17 years. Twelve years in news-
paper work. Manager Tri-Slate Fair and does special
writing for amusement publications on legitimate and out-
door amusement helds and also does some special represent-
ation. Uas added master of ceremonies work and some
feature writing pertaining to amusements, both Indoor
and outdoor. Jfrom time to time has conducted special
motion picture column called "Kevlews and Pra-Tlewi."
KING, CHARLES: Actor, b. New York City, October
31, ISVi; e. grammar and high schools at Fordbam, New
^ork; m. Lila Uhodes; by. golf, horseback riding and
horse races. After graduation be signed with a vaude-
ville show and after two weeks on the road was made
a "black-face" song and dance man. Two years later
found bim again in New Vork wbere George M. Cohan,
producer, put him in "The Yankee Prince." He then
went to London where be appeared in a stage skit called
"Music Hall." The war broke and he enlisted in the
Navy. He was discharged in New York and went imme-
diately with Ziegfeld Follies, later at Winter Garden and
finally returned to George M. Cohan, after appearing
with bis sister MoUie in "Good Morning Judge." Played
the lead in the musical comedy, "Little Millionaire,"
with Lila Bbodes, and In the "Honeymoon Express,"
with Al Jolson. The following two years he appeareo
with Vernon Castle, Frank Tinney, Leon £rrol. Lew
Fields, Sim Bernard. Louise Groody and Bisie Janls,
in sucb plays as "Watch Your Step," "Winsome Widow,"
"Slim Princess' and "Henpecked." Was starred in "Hit
the Deck" (or several months in New York. Made tour
with company and then returned to New York to be
starred in "Present Arms." Was signed to play male
lead in first Metro-Qoldwyn-Mayer all synchronized pic-
ture "Broadway Melody," and in 1929 was In "The Girl
in the Show," "Hollywood Kevue," MGM; In 1930 In
"Chasing Bainbows," MGM; 'Ob Sailor. Behave." Warner.
In 1933: "The Fighting Parson," Allied; "Crashing
ISroadway." Monogram; "Son of the Border," Kadio;
"The Lone Avenger," World Wide; "Strawberry Roan,"
Universal. In 1935: "Northern Frontier," Ambassador;
"Outlawed Guns," Universal; "The Singing Vagabond,"
Republic. In 1936: "The Lawless Nineties," "Guns and
Guitars," Republic; "O'Malley of the Mounted," 20th
Century-Fox; "Headin" for the Rio Grande," GN. In
1937: "Trouble in Texas," GN.
KING, CLAUDE: Actor, r. n. Claude Ewart King;
b. Northampton, England, January 15, 1879; h. 5 feet
11 inches; iron gray hair and dark brown eyes; w.
175 pounds: p. Ewart Birt and Benjamin King, non-pro-
fessionals; e. English college; m. Evelyn Hall, profes-
sional; hy. horses, polo and outdoor sports. From 1914-19
served in the British Royal Artillery, retiring with the
rank of Major. Stage experience includes appearances in
"DeClasse," "In the Next Room," "Back to Methuselah"
and "Paola and Francesca." On the screen in "Red
Hair." "Night of Mystery," "Strange Cargoes," "No-
body's Children." "The Making of O'Malley " and "Bella
Donna." In 1929 in "Madame X," Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; "Behind That Curtain," "The Black Watch."
"Blue Skies," Fox; 'The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu."
Paramount; in 1930 in "Prince of DlamohSli," Columbia:
"One Night at Susie's," First National; "Follow Thru,"
Paramount. In 1933: "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case."
Fox. "White Woman," Paramount. In 1334: "Long
Lost Father," RKO; "Murder in Trinidad," Fox. In
1935: "The Right to Live," Warner; "The Gilded Lady,"
"Smart Girl," "The Last Outpost," Paramount I "Circum-
stantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "A Thousand Dollars a
Minute," Republic. In 1936: "Three On the Trail,"
Paramount; "The Last of the Mohicans." "Beloved
Enemy," UA; "It Couldn't Have Happened," Invincible;
"Happy Go Lucky," Republic.
KING. DENNIS: Actor, r. n. Denny Pratt, b. War-
wickshire, Eng., Nov. 2, 1897; h. 6 feet; light brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 155 pounds; e. Birmingham schools;
hy. all outdoor sports and fencing. Abandoned school
at the age of fourteen and secured a job as call boy
in John Drlnkwater's theatre in Birmingham. After two
years he enlisted as a private and saw service throughout
the World War, and while in the Army participated in
numerous army theatricals. At the termination of the
war. he returned to London and appeared in a charity
performance. "Pygmalion and Galatea," and later was
cast for a part In "As You Like It." Then in
"Monsieur Beaucalre" and when the play came to America
In 1920 he came with it. For a short time he was a
member of > Washington stock company. Playing the
role of Mercutlo In "Romeo and Juliet" with Jane Cowl
his singing voice was discovered. More dramatic stage
roles followed while he trained his voice. He appeared
In "The Lucky One." a Theatre Guild production;
"Antony and Cleopatra," "Back to Methuselah," "Blu«
beard's Eighth Wife" and "Rose Marie," with Mary
Kills. Then chosen for the starring role of Franci*
Villon in the musical romance, "'JL'he Vagabond King'
and then went to the starring role of D'Artagan in
Florenz Ziegteld's musical play. "The Three Musketeers."
Also appeared in the screen production. "The Vagabond
King." and in 1930 in "Paramount on Parade." In
1933; "The Devil's Brother." MGM.
KING. ELEANORE: Actress. In 1935: "Private
Worlds," Paramount.
KING, EMMETT C: Actor. b. Griffin. Ga.: D. 6
teei; gray hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. John
Charles King, non-professional; e. Griffin high school
and state university of Georgia; chief hobby, motoring.
Thirty years stage experience; appeared in "I'he Ameri-
can 'Tragedy" in Los Angeles, and in George Arllss'
•Alexander Hamilton" in New York City. Twelve years
on screen, including appearance in "Baruara Frletchie,'
with Florence Vidor at Thomas H. Ince studio; ano
in "Laugh, Clown Laugh," "On Trial," "Noisy Neigh-
bors" and "Shopworn Angel;" In 1929 in "When Dreams
Come True," Rayart; "The Right of Way" (1930), FUst
National; "Africa Speaks," Columbia; "Reno," "Three
Who Loved," and "Public Detender." Radio; "Mata
Hari," MGM.
KING, GEORGE: Director and Chief Executive, George
King Prod.. Ltd. (British) ; b. England. In 1931 made
Brst British picture. "Too Many Crooks," Fox. in which
he "discovered" Laurence Olivier. Produced In 1931:
•Self Made Lady." "Two Way Street," "Deadlock."
In 1932: "Men of Steel." Langham Prods.; "To Brighton
With A Bird" (1933) and his current film is "Sullen
Seas." Has his own independent unit for making British
productions.
KING, HAROLD VICTOR: Chief Sound Engineer.
British Lion Film Corp.. Ltd. ; b. Gunthorpe, Notting-
ham, Eng., Nov. 3, 1907; married; p. Frederick King;
e. Battersea Grammar School, hy. telephones, wireless, etc.
Started with British Lion in 1928; Joined B.l.P. at
the advent of talkers as sound engineer; rejoined British
Lion in 1930. Chief recordist on "The Calendar,"
"Frightened Lady," "There Goes the Bride," "White-
face," "Sally Bishop," "King of the Bitz" and a number
of others. In 1934: "My Heart Is Calling," GB. In 1935:
"Ten Minutes Alibi." British Lion. In 1936: "The
Interrupted Honeymoon," British Lion.
KING, HENRY: Director, b. Cbristianburg, Va.; h.
6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 180 pounds; e.
Riverside School In Virginia. Screen career began In
early history of industry; has directed "Tol'able David,"
"Fury," "The White Sister," "Stella Dallas," "Tb«
Winning o' Barbara Worth," "She Goes to War,"
"Hell's Rarbor," "Lightnin'," "Merely Mary Ann" and
"Over tl/O Hill," "Woman in Room 13," "State Fair,"
Fox, In 1933: "I Loved You Wednesday," Fox. Xa
1934: "Carolina," "Marie Galante," Fox. In 1935:
"One More Spring," Fox; "Way Down East," 20tl
Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Country Doctor," "Lloyds
of London," "Ramona," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Seventh Heaven," 20th Century-Fox.
KING, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KING, JACK: Music. In 1935: music for song,
"Evrything's Been Done Before," in "Reckless," MGM.
KING, JOHN: Actor and singer, r. n. Miller Mac-
Leod Everson; b. Cincinnati, Ohio, July 11, 1909; h.
6 feet 2% inches; medium brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 190 pounds; p. Ernest E. and Ruth BrumSeld Everson;
e. Cincinnati grammar schools, Wlthrow High School,
and University of Cincinnati night school. Was checker
and stoker at Cincinnati grain elevator; associated with
radio and furniture firms and Crocker Cadillac Agency.
Was in lumber camps in New Mexico and Arizona. Re-
turned to Cincinnati, then sang and announced over radio
stations WCKY and WKRC. In 1934 joined Ben Bernie
and his band. Tested by Universal, and signed to con-
tract. In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast," "Show Boat."
"Crash Donovan," "Postal Inspector," "Nobody's Fool,"
serial "Ace Drummond," U. In 1937: "Three Smart
Girls," "The Road Back," U.
KING, JOHN: Actor and Producer, John King Pro-
ductions, b. Jackson. Tenn., Nov. 11, 1894; p. dec;
e. one year U. S. University, Beaune, France; married.
Was professional boxer, junior accountant. In motion
picture industry 14 years. Films include. In 1934:
"Outlaws Highway"; in 1935: "Special Duty," "Honor
Badge," "Fighting Fury" (Regal), "Lawless Riders"
(Columbia). "The Law Rides West," "The Riot Squad''
(Mayfair Pictures), "Fighting Through," "The Man
From Hell."
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KING, JOSEPH: Actor. •Battle of Paris" (1930),
"Roadhouse Nights" (1930). Paramount. In 1935: "Front
Page Woman," "Alibi Ike," "Special Agent." "Moonlight
on the Prairie," "Frisco Kid." Warner; "Shipmates For-
ever," "Man of Iron," "Broadway Hostess," FN. In
1936: "Road Gang." FN; "The Walking Dead," Warner.
"Sons O' Guns." ".Tail Break," "The Case of the
Velvet Claws," "Public Enemy's Wife," "Bengal Tiger."
"China Clipper." "Polo Joe," "The Singing Kid,"
"Bullets or Ballots," "God's Country and the Woman,"
WB. In 1937: "Once a Doctor," "White Bondage,"
KING, LOUIS: Director. b. Chrlstlanburg, Va.,
June 28, 1898; e. University of Virginia. Entered
picture business in 1919; directed "The Boy Rider"
"Terror Mountain." "Orphan of the Sage," "The Young
Whirlwind.' "The Freckled Rascal," "The Little Savage "
all for FBO. "Pals of the Prairie," "The Vagabond
Cub" for RKO; "The Lone Rider" and "Men Without
Law." "Desert Vengeance," "The Deceiver." Columbia.
In 1932: "Police Court." "County Fair." "Drifting
Souls," "Arm of the Law." Monogram. In 1933: "Rob-
bers' Roost." "Life in the Raw." Fox. In 1934: directed
"Murder in Trinidad." "Bachelor of Arts." "Pursued "
Fox. In 19.S5: "Charlie Chan in Egypt." Fox. In 1936-
"Road Gang." FN; ".Song of the Saddle," "Bengal
Tiger," "Draegcrman Courage," WB; "Special Investi-
gator,' RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Melody for Two," WB.
KING, MANUEL: Actor. In 1936: "Darkest Africa,"
Republic serial.
KING, MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KING, MURIEL: Costumes. In 1936: costume for
Katharine Hepburn. "Sylvia Scarlett," RKO.
in^r'^q?"\.?'' L"^ *°f7 S"°^ DANCERS": (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KING, OSCAR HENRY PAUL: Pen name, Okey King
Drama editor, telegraph editor, Progress-Bulletin, Pomona,
p?i;; T-„,'^""'Vr?"'^' ^^h-r ^P"^" ^- "02; p. John O. and
Clara Louise King; e. Venice, Cal., public schools, and
B A. University of Southern California; has wife and two
sons. Has been newspaperman in Pomona since 1925
besides doing reviews, feature articles, short stories and
appearing in Pomona Theatre Guild dramatic productions.
^^KING, OWEN: Actor. In 1936: "China Clipper,"
Tn'^i'o'^^: 5P^^.'- ^<=t'"?ss. PIa.ved In Vitaphone No. 1077.
Jn 1935. Educational short product, with Chick Yorke.
"Mn'rdP^r'Bl^H^^^Ti'"^ ^" ^"^1= Collaborated on story
Murder By the clock." Paramount. In 1934: collaborated
on story "Murder at the Vanities," Paramount. In 1935-
adap ation of 'A Notorious Gentleman," Universal. In
a St'ar "''°U '^ """^ ''^^'^ "^ "■^'"'® ^^"ers of
UnSl.*^*"'-^^' ^'""■- ^" ^^^''^ "^'"'^ Donovan,"
w!^^^' ^oZ^^'^^"'■^ Legitimate stage name Walter
Woolf. Actor. b. San Francisco. Cal., h. 6 feet V,
inch; dark brown hair and brown eyes; w. 185 pounds: 1.
public schools of Salt Lake City, studied singing mining
engineering; p. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel King; married and
lias daughter, Barbara Jean, 6; hy., collecting pipes.
Worked In bank for short time, then turned to stage
After short vaudeville experience, teamed with Charles
LeMalre pianist. Traveled to Chicago, where King
secured engagement with Walter Dunbar, in Gilbert and
Sullivan operettas, and LeMalre became stage and set
designer. King went to New York with Dunbar, obtaining
small role in "Passing Show of 1921," and understudying
Reginald Denny. Took Denny's role once, and was signed
by J. J. Shubert for revival of "Floradora Girl." Ap-
peared In musical productions "The Last Waltz." "Lady
In Ermine," "Countess Maritza," "The Red Rogue," and
"Dream Girl." Appeared In film, "Golden Dawn"
(1930). Warner. In 1S33 in "Girl Without a Boom."
Paramount. Dramatic productions Include "Exnerienct
Unnecessary," and "Ladles All." Sang in Geor.ge
White's "Melody," then went to coast for stage produc-
tion of "Music In the Air." Signed by Fox. and ap-
peared in "Lottery Lover," "One More Spring," "Spring
Tonic," "Ginger," Fox. Owns home in White Plains,
N. Y. In 1935: RKO short product; "A Night at the
Opera." MGM. In 1935: appeared on New York stage In
"May Wine," operetta. In 1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
KING, WILL: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KINGDON, EDITH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KINGDON, JULIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KING'S MEN, THE: Singers. In 1935: with Paul
Whiteman and Band in "Thanks a Million," 20th Century-
Fox.
KINGSFORD, GUY: Actor. In 1935: "Headline
Woman," Mascot. In 1936: "Happy Go Lucky," Republic.
KINGSFORD. WALTER: Actor, b. Redhill, England,
Sept. 20, 1884; h. 5 feet, 8 Inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 168 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. The Whltgift
School, Croydon, England; married; hy. golf. Was on
stage in London and New York, supporting John Drew,
Mrs. Fiske, Ethel Barrymore, Mary Nash, Fay Balnter,
and others. Films include "Pursuit of Happiness," "The
President Vanishes," "Frankle and Johnny," 1934. In
1935: "The White Cockatoo," "The Mystery of Edwin
Drood," Universal; "Naughty Marietta," MGM;
"Shanghai," Paramount; "I Found Stella Parish," War-
ner: "The Melody Lingers On." UA-Reliance. In 1936:
"The Story of Louis Pasteur." "Hearts Divided," "Stolen
Holiday." WB; "Professional Soldier," 20th Century-Fox;
"The Invisible Ray." Universal; "Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
UA; "Trouble For Two." "Mad Holiday." MGM; "Frankle
and Johnnie," Republic; "Meet Nero Wolfe," Columbia.
In 1937: "Maytlme," MGM; "Bulldog Drummond Es-
capes," Paramount.
KINGSTON, AL: Talent Agent, b. New York City,
September 17, 1902; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Clara and Philip Kingston,
non-professionals; e. De Witt Clinton high school. He
was a trade paper writer for a period of four years,
then a freelance publicity director for one year and
then became general manager of Gus Edwards Enterprises.
Three years with Leo Morrison Agency, Hollywood, Cal.
Now president Al Kingston, Inc., Hollywood, Cal.
KINGSTON, NATALIE: Actress. b. Sonoma, Cal.;
e. Dominican Convent, San Rafael, Cal., specializing In
literature and history; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 126 pounds;
golden hair, brown eyes. Previous to the screen was on
the legitimate stage. Entered pictures In 1924 ; played
In "Street Angel," "Framed," "Tlie Harvester," "Tarzan
the Mighty." Mexico in "The River of Romance" (1929),
Paramount. In 1933: "His Private Secretary," Show-
men's Pictures; "Forgotten," Chesterfield.
KINLEY. ARLINE AND EDDIE: In 1936: Vitaphone
short product.
KINNELL, MURRAY: Actor, b. London, England,
in 1889; h. 5 feet 10 inches; grayish brown hair and
gray eyes; w. 140 pounds; married: hy. The Hollywood
Cricket Club. Made first stage appearance in 1907 under
Florence Glossop Harris theatre In London. On screen In:
"The Man Who Played God." In 1930: "Old English,"
Warners. In 1933: "Zoo In Budapest," Fox; "Voltaire,"
"From Headquarters," Warner; "I Loved a Woman," First
National," "Ann Vickers," Radio; "The Avenger," Mono-
gram. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne." "Such Women Are
Dangerous," Fox; "The House of Rothschild." United
Artists-20th Century; "Affairs of a Gentleman," Universal;
"Hat. Coat and Glove." RKO; "Murder in Trinidad." Fox.
In 1935: "Charlie Chan in Paris," Fox; "Cardinal Riche-
lieu," UA-20th Century! "Mad Love," "Kind Lady,"
MGM; "The Last Days of Pompeii." "The Three Muske-
teers," RKO; "Fighting Youth." Universal. In 1936:
"The Witness Chair." "Mary of Scotland." "The Big
Game." "Make Way for a Lady." RKO-Radio; "One
Rainy Afternoon." TTA; "Lloyds of London," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder." U; "Outcast."
Paramount.
KINNEY, HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KINNEY, WILLIAM V.: Reoorter and photographer.
The Argus. Rock Island. 111. b. Nelsonville, Ohio, Feb.
22. 1913; n. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan V. Kinney; e. graduate
of Rock liiland. 111., high school, and Augustana college.
Rock Island. Began work with Argus in 1926; on editor-
ial staff since September, 1932. Began writing screen and
theatre reviews Jan. 1, 1936.
KINSKY, LEONID: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Duck Soup," "Girl Without a Room," Paramount. In
1935: "Les Miscrables," UA-20th Century; "Peter Ibbet-
son." Paramount. In 1936: "The Road to Glory." 20t'i
Century-Fox; "Rhythm on the Range." "The General
Died at Dawn." Paramount. In 1937: "We're on the
Jury." RKO-Radio; "Espionage," MGM.
KINUGASA. TEINOSUKE: Director. Kyoto Studio,
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Shochiku Cinema Company. Tokyo, Japan, b. KameyaMft,
Miye Prefecture. Japan, Jan. 1, lS9(i; e. intermediate
school; married. Entered tlieatre at 15. Started with
Nikkatsu Company as actur, 1917, then chief player of
women's parts. With Kokusai Film Production, then
Makino Production, 1922. Founded Ivunugasa Motion
Picture League. 1927. With Shochiku Cinema Company
as director, now with ICvuto studio of Shochiku Company.
Films directed include "Kurutta Ippeiji."
KINZLER. MORRIS: Director Advertising, Publicity,
Boxy Theatre. b. New iork City; e. Mount Vernon
High School, N. Y. U. With Brooklyn Dally Eagle.
Publicity with several legitimate producers. Joined
publicity and advertising department. Fox Theatres;
managing editor. "The Last Word." Director advertising,
publicity. Fox Brooklyn theatre. Then present post.
KIPLING, DICK: Actor. In 1935: "It's In the Air,"
MG.\1,
KIRBY, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Dracula's
Daughter," U; "The White Angel," FN.
KIRBY, JOYCE: Actress, b. Twickenham, England, March
15, 1915. h. 5 feet 1 inch; blond hair, grey-green eyet.
foung English actress who has appeared In the following
talkers: "A Safe Proposition"; "Britannia of Billlnga-
gate" (1933), "It's a Boy" (1933) and "The Fire BaUeri"
(1933). the last three all for Gaumont-British. In 1934:
"Waltz Time," "Little Friend," "Evergreen," "My Song
for You," GB; "Oh Daddy," Gainsborough; "Are You
A Mason," Universal-British; "Thirteenth Candle."
Warner-British. In 1935: "Me and Marlborough," GB.
KIRCHNER, ED. E.: Manager, Family Theatre,
Detroit, Mich. Owner, Harris Amusement Co., 711 Clark
Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa.; b. Detroit, Mich., Feb. 9, 1881;
married; e. grammar school. Women's wear and auto
manufacturing business. Six years treasurer and 20 years
manager of Family theatre, Detroit. Former president
M.P.T.O. of Michigan. Director. Allied Theatres of
Michigan. Former President, Variety Club of Detroit.
KIRCHNER, JEAN: Child actress. In 1936: "Three
Godfathers," MGM.
KIRILOV, P.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are From Kron-
stadt," Amkino.
KIRK, CHARLES: Art Director. In 1933 collaborated
on "Ann Vickers," Radio; "If I Were Free," Radio.
In 1934: collaborated on "Two Alone," "Strictly Dyna-
mite." "Gridiron Flash." RKO-Radio. In 1935: associate
art director of "A Dog of Flanders," "Star of Midnight,"
"The Informer," "Jalna," "1 Dream Too Much," "Seven
Keys to lialdpate," "Captain Hurricane." RKO.
KIRK,, JACK: Actor. In 1936: "Tlie Singing Cowboy,"
"The Lonely Trail," Bepublic.
KIRK, MARK-LEE: Art director. In 1936: "Every-
body's Old Man," "Half Angel." "Private Number," "To
Mary— With Love." "Sing. Baby, Sing," "One in a Mil-
lion," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: associate producer
"On the Avenue," 20th Century-Fox.
KIRKE, DONALD: Actor, r. n. Wm. H. F. Kirk;
b. Jersey City. N. J.. May 17, 1902; h. 6 feet; w. 158
pounds; black hair, hazel eyes; married; hy. woodwork,
tennis; p. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kirk. On screen in 1935:
"Let 'Em Have It," UA. In 1936: "Border Flight,"
Para; "Country Gentlemen." Bepublic; "In His Steps."
GN. In 1937: "Venus Makes Trouble." Col; "Emperor's
Candlesticks." JIGM; "Midnight Madonna," Para; "Take
the Heir," RKO.
KIRKLAND, ALEXANDER: Actor, b. Mexico City,
Mexico; h. 5 feet 11 V4 inches; blonde hair and blue
eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Taft School, Waterbury. Conn.,
and at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; hobbies in-
clude painting. Stage experience: "Wings Over Europe."
"Marseillaise," and others. Signed a Theatre Guild
contract and remained with it for two years. Appeared
in the following Fox pictures: "Surrender," "Charlie
Chan's Chance," "The Devil's Lottery," "Almost Mar-
ried," "A Passport to Hell," all Fox; (1933) "Human-
ity," "Bondage," "Infernal Machine," and also
"Black Beauty," Monogram. In 1934 appeared in the
stage play. "Men in White." "Social Register," Columbia.
In 1935: played with Group Theatre in "Gold Eagle
Guy."
KIRKLAND, JACK: Writer; b. St. Louis. Mo.
Author of stage play, "Tobacco Boad," 1933-34. Films
include in 1930: "Fast and Loose," "Heads Up," Para-
mount: in 1933: "Zoo in Budapest," Fox; in 1934:
screenplay in collaboration, "Now and Forever," Para-
mount; "Age of Innocence," BKO-Radio; in 1935: original,
"Mills of the Gods," Columbia; "Wings in the Dark,"
sci-eenplay in collaboration. Paramount; "The Glided
Lily," original in collaboration, "Men Without Names,"
"Hands Across the Table," Paramount; "Under Pressure,"
Fox. In 1936: coll^orated on "Adventure in Manhattan,"
Col.; "Sutlers Gold." U; "Frankie and Johnnie," Bep.
KIRKLAND, MURIEL: Actress, b. Yonkers, N. Y.,
August 19, 1908; h. 5 feet 1 inch; red hair; w. 102
pounds. She first appeared professionally with the
Yonkers Stock Company and later in stock in Louisville,
Ky., and Huntington, W. Va. New York plays in which
she was featured included "Strictly Dishonorable," "The
Greeks Had a Word For It," "I Loved an Actress."
Jletro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought her to Hollywood, under
contract. Later she returned to freelancing. Pictures in
uliich she has appeared include "Cocktail Hour." Columbia;
"Hold Your Man," MGM; "To the Last Man." Para-
mount; "The Secret of the Blue Room," Universal, and
"Nana," United Artists, (1934). Leading role in
"Sailor Beware," at the local Curran Theatre, and in
Universal's "Little Man, What Now?" Also in 1934;
"The White Parade." Fox.
KIRKLEY, DONALD: Critic; daily column on screen
and theatre. The Sun. Baltimore, Md. ; b. Baltimore, Md.,
May 2, 1901; p. William C. and Susie Howe Kirkley;
e. Baltimore puulic scliools, high school, Johns Hopkins
LTniversity; m. Gertrude Beaird Kirkley.
KIRKPATRICK, HERBERT: Cameraman. In 1935:
"Motive for Revenge." Majestic. In 1936: "Lawless
Riders," Columbia; collaborated on photography "Empty
Saddles." "Ride 'Em Cowboy." U. In 1937: collaborated
on photography "Sandflow," U.
KIRKPATRICK, HOYT: Independent Exhibitor. Owns
and operates the Hoyt Theatre In Fort Smith, Ark., also
built and owns the Joie Theatre, being operated under
16-year lease to Publix as part of circuit's partnership
deal with M. A. Lightman of Malco Theatres.
KIRKPATRICK, JOHN: Writer. In 1937: wrote play
"Mama Steps Out," MGM.
KIRKWOOD. JAMES: Actor. b. Grand Baplds,
Micb.. Feb. 22, 1883. h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 185 pounds; e. public schools of
Grand Baplds; dlv. Lila Lee. Appeared in 1929 In
"Someone to Love," Paramount; "The Time, Place and
Girl," Warner Brothers; "Black Waters," World Wide;
"Hearts in Exile," Warner; "The Deyll's Holiday"
(1930), Paramount. Signed Fox Film contract March.
1931, and appeared in "Young Sinners." In 1934: "Hired
Wife," Pinnacle.
KIRKWOOD, RAY: Producer and Director; Bay Klrk-
wood Productions, 220 W. 42nd St., N. Y. C. b. Dotter,
Pa., June 16, 1893; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 145 pounds;
blue eyes, brown hair; e. attended Pittsburgh High
School; hy. sports, boxing. 1908-1914, maintenance engi-
neer in charge of Corapolis station for Producers & Refin-
ing Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. ; 1915-25, assistant director
and production manager for Thomas H. Ince, Culver City
Studios and Los Angeles; 1925-26, Introducing Ray Kirk-
wood Productions in San Salvador, 0. A. Also distributing
Paramount pictures, manager of theatre Colon in San
Salvador; 1926-28, Assistant director for BO, Hollywood.
CaL; 1928-29. established the Ray Kirkwood Studios in
San Diego, Cal. ; 1929-33, directing and purchasing for
Comptoir Nord African in Spain, France and North and
South Africas. Directed "Grand Fiesta," "Life In Spain,"
and "Life in Africa." In 1933: produced and supervised
"The Cyclone Ranger," "The Texas Rambler," "The
Vanishing Riders," Spectrum. Produced and directed
"The Shadow of Silk Lennox." Produced "Six Gun Jus-
tice." "Lawless Border," "Blazing Justice," "Outlaws of
the Range," "Scream in the Dark."
KIRSCH, MARVIN: Vice-president, Business Manager,
Radio Daily, b. Sag Harbor, L. I., Suffolk County, N. Y..
1898; p. Edward Joseph Kirsch; e. Pierson, M.A. ; married.
Started in motion pictures with William Farnum at Sag
Harbor. Joined Greater New York Film Corp. in poster
department. Left Greater New York and joined General
Film Co. as booker in home ofHce. Salesman for Triangle
Pictures, then assistant manager New York branch. Sold
film for World Pictures, Hallmark Pictures, office manager
for Alexander Film Co., Commonwealth Pictures. Manager
of Loew's New York roof. Branch manager for Fox in
Washington. D. C. Special representative for Film Daily
for fifteen years. Now vice-president, business manager
Radio Daily.
KISHil, AKIRA: Actor, b. Tokyo, March 28, 1910;
h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 142 pounds; e. Nippon Univ. and
Japan Players' School. Entered PCL 1933. Films in-
clude: "Furyu Enkatai." "Tokyo Rapsody."
KITAMURA, KOMATSU: Scenario department, Ohfuna
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Kit— Kna
studio, Shochiku Cinema Co., Tokyo, b. Aomorl, Japan.
Jan. 21, 1904; married; c. Kelo Univ. Entered Kamata
Studio, Siiochiku Cinema Co. Has edited many stories
and scenarios for Shochiku. Among them "Boku-Yawa,"
"Kagiri-naki-Hodo."
KITCHEN, JACK: Film editor. In 1933: -'Melody
Cruise," "Little Women," "Flying Down to Rio," Radio,
rn 1934: "Cockeyed Cavaliers," BKO-Radio.
KITCHIN, GEORGE-ANNA: Hollywood Film Exchange,
Philadelphia; b. Fort Washington, Pa., September 19, 1903;
e. Pierce Business School. In motion picture industry 9
years.
KITHNOU: Actress, b. Pondichery, Hindustani, India,
March 25, 1904; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; dark hair and eyes;
M. 120 pounds; e. in France; not married; hy. music,
dancing and horses. French and Asiatic. Has toured with
great success. South America, Italy, Spain and Egypt In
dancing act; also in Paris. During this time she appeared
in several pictures and through Rex Ingram was given an
outstanding part in "Mare Nostrum." Other pictures In
which she has appeared are "La Puissance du Pasaret,"
with an Italian company; "Parisette," "L'Orpheline" with
Gaumont, and "Kithnou," written especially for her in
her own country, a story of a young Hindu girl.
KLABOUCH. JOHN V.: Newspaper Editor, 2913 North
Thirty-ninth Street. Milwaukee. Wis. b. Czechoslovakia,
September 1, 1883; e. graduated from the Charles
University, Praha, Czechoslovakia; married and has
five children. Editor and publisher. The Czechoslovak
Newspaper, published at Milwaukee, Wis.
KLAGES, NELL: Talent manager, agency, b. Michigan
e. finging, acting; married. Coached talent, directed and
taught music, diction. Has acted. Ten years managing
talent for screen, as well as concerts and lectures. Louis
Vii.cenot, associate.
KLARE, MARTIN EDGAR: Owner and manager.
Strand Theatre. Sharpsburg, Pa.; b. Wallaceton. Pa., May
23. 1876; e. high school. Was train dispatcher; telegraph
operator; hotel business. Opened theatre in Jerome. Pa.,
in 1912. In theatre business at Sharpsburg, Pa., past 12
years. Member of board of directors of Western Penn
sylvania. Inc.
KLARSFELD. HENRI: General Manager for S. A. F.
des Films Paramount, b. Braila, Rumania, July 21.
1899; 6. Bacheller es Mathematlques; graduate Paris
irniversity; "Physique Chimie Histoire Naturelle" ; mar-
ried. Was medical man. Salesman at Paramount from
January, 1921; Paris Exchange. 1923; division manager,
1925; sales manager. 1927; general manager, 1934.
KLATZKIN, DAVID: Musical director. In 1935: com-
posed "La Cabanna" for. and musical director of, "King
Solomon of Broadway," Universal.
KLAUBER. MARCY: In 1934: collaborated on "Woman
in the Dark." RKO-Bad.Io. In 1935: collaborated on
music and lyrics, "Gigolett^j." Select.
KLEE. THERESA (Miss): Business Manager, Film
Players Club, Inc., New York City; b. Bavaria, Germany.
Alay 16, 1893; e. high school in America. Connected with
the German stage; also in the United States with circus,
burlesque and vaudeville. Started In motion picture In-
dustry with old Biograph Studio as a character actress,
and appeared in pictures of major studios of the East.
Now business manager of Film Players Club, Inc., 1520
Broadway, New York City.
KLEIN. AL: Actor, b. New York City: h. 5 feet. SVa
inches; brown hair and blue eyes: w. 148 pounds; e.
nubile and high schools. New York; b. Hermosa Jose, pro-
fessional: hy painting. Entered real estate business in
Par Rockaway. L. I. He and brother were understudies
for the Rogers brothers in "In Panama." Did act for
several years after death of Gus Rogers. Traveled in
vaudeville. Played in Percy Williams and Orpheum cir-
cuit shows. Was with Shubert six years. Among shows
were "Oh. What A Girl!," "Whirl of New York." "Odds
and Ehds." "Scandals." "Vanities." Made Warner
shorts in Brooklyn. Appeared in Hollywood in "Broadway
Bad." "That's Gratitude," "One Year Later," ".Tne
Palooka." "Million Dollar Ransom" and "365 Nights In
Hollywood," Fox.
KLEIN, ARTHUR: Arthur Klein Agency, Ltd., 8954
Sunset Blvd.. Hollywood, b. New York City, April 28.
1889; e. public school. Started as boy actor. Wrote
column on Morning Telegraph and was vaudeville agent.
Was head of Shubert Vaudeville Circuit. Produced several
Broadway shows. Operated own picture theatres. Man-
aged such stars as Mae Murray. Roscoe Arbuckle, Douglas
Fairbanks, Al Jolson. Rudolf Valentino. Operating own
agency handling motion picture stars for screen and radio.
KLEIN. CHARLES: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Vimanac.)
KLEIN, EDWARD L.: Executive, b. Peoria, 111. At
one time assistant advertising manager Cutler Hammer
Mfg. Co. ; later advertising manager Phoenix Chair Co. ;
started to practice law 1911; member of the Kentucky
State Bar, of U. S. district court; practiced until 1917;
built, owned and operated a number of cinemas; since
1917. foreign distribution for films. In foreign dis-
tribution placed Felix the Cat, Walt Disney's first
cartoons, and many other independent productions. Repre-
senting independent American producers and distributors
in the foreign field. Past president of Associated Motion
Picture Advertisers of America. Managing director of
World-Wide Pictures. Ltd., of 52 Shaftesbury Ave., W. I.,
lOngland.
KLEIN, MARJORY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"Crash Donovan," Universal.
KLEIN, MAURICE: Exhibitor. Golden State Theatre
Circuit, 25 Taylor St.. San Francisco. Cal. ; b. San Fran-
cisco, Cal., October 10, 1873; married; was in mercantile
business. Now theatre circuit manager and part owner.
KLEINBACH, HENRY: Actor. In 1934: "Babes in
Toyland." MGM. In 1930: "Preview Murder Mystery,"
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," "Big Brown Eyes,"
Paramount.
KLEIN-LOERK, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.J
KLEIN-ROGGE, RUDOLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KLEMENT, OTTO: Film and stage producer. Chair-
man and joint managing director of Garrett -Klement Pic-
tures, Limited, London. England. He was born in
Mor Ostrava, Czechoslovakia; parents are Max and Char-
lotte Klement, non-professional; e. Vienna University.
Publisher, play broker, stage producer. Producer and
sponsored the Continental production of many outstanding
stage productions, including Broadway hits. Several film
productions on Continent and. in England. "A Woman
.\lone." "Amazing Quest," "Romance and Riches."
KLINE, A. A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KLINE, BENJAMIN: Cameraman. In 1933: "State
Trooper," "Parole Girl," "When Strangers Marry,"
"Dangerous Crossroads," "The Woman I Stole." "Cali-
fornia Trail," "The Wrecker," "My Woman," "Police
Car 17," "East of Fifth Avenue," "Let's Fall in Love."
"Fog." "Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia. In 1934:
"The Ninth Guest," "Whirlpool," "The Line-Up." "The
Party's Over." "The Hell Cat," "Whom the Gods
Destroy," "White Lies," Columbia. In 1935: "In Spite
of Danger," "Men of the Hour," "Guard That Girl."
"Gallant Defender." "Superspeed," Columbia. In 1936:
"Panic On the Air," "The Gallant Defender," Columbia
Pictures.
KLINE, MARVIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KLINGENSMITH. ROBERT FRANKLIN: Pittsburgh
representative of the Mideast Edition of Boxofflce. b.
Wilkinsburg. Pa., March 12, 1903; p. Arthur and Llla
Klingensmith; e. Wilkinsburg high school. University of
Pittsburgh; not married. Publicity director; editor of the
Wilkinsburg Progress, edited other community newspapers;
has done assignments and interviews for various publira-
tions: has been editor of Exhibitors Forum, regional trade
pii'ilication. since May. 1929. Exhibitors' Forum is now
combined with The Ohio Showman and the Michigan Film
Review, and is known as the Mideast Edition of BoxofiBce.
KLINGER, WALTER J.: Short subject department,
MGM Studio. Formerly casting director. Mack Sennett
Studios; b. Toluca, 111., February 8, 1897; married; e.
high school and business college. Food products salesman.
One and a half years with Lois Weber Prod., as auditor
and secretary to Lois Weber. With Sennett Studios for
12 years as cashier, secretary to Mack Sennett and casting
director. One year with RKO Studios as business mana-
ger short subject department. Now with MGM In same
capacity.
KLINGLER. WERNER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KMARA, S.: Player. In 1936: appeared In "Gypsies,"
.\nikino.
KMIT, LEONID: Actor. In 1935: "Chapayev," Lin-
film; "Song of Happiness," Vostokfllm.
KNAPP, EVALYN: Actress, b. Kansas City. Mo..
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June 17, 1908; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; blond hair and blue
eyes; w. 1U5 pounds; p. S. i). Knapp, non-professional;
e. Kansas City high school and Kansas Junior College;
hobbies include swimming, horsebacic riding, reading, ice
skating. I'ust staae experience in hiKh school and col-
lege dramatics. Joined a stock company in Kansas City.
Went to New York, studied elocution, had role in road-
show company of "The Tatsy"; played Grace in ■■Broad-
way." Upon return to New York played two roles in
Channlng Pollock's "'ilrs. Moneypeiiny. " Appeared in 2U
short features for Warner. Played lead in "■Sinner's
Holiday' opposite Grant Withers (1930), Warner; lead
opposite Charles Bickford in "lliver u Knd^'; "Mother's
Cry" and "Fifty Million Frenchmen." Also appeared In
■Gentlemen of the Evening" (1929), '■The Tight Squeeze"
(1930), Pathe, the late Geo. LeMalre's comedies; 'Hard
boiled Hampton' (1929), "Hig Time Charlie'" (1929),
"Love, Honor and Oh Baby " (1929), Pathe, Manhattan
Comedies; ■■The Smooth Guy" (1929), "AH Stuck Up"
(1930), Pathe Checker Comedies; "Beach Babies" (1929),
"Haunted" (1929), "Wednesday at the Kitz" (1929),
Pathe, Variety Comedies; "Chills and Fever" (1930),
Pathe, Folly Comedies; "Keeping Company," Vitaphone
short. Under contract to Warner-First National: "Smart
Money," "The Millionaire, ' '■High Pressure," "Fireman
Save My Child," "Fame," "Sinners' Holiday. " Signed a
five-year contract with Columbia and appeared In 1932 in
"The Night Mayor," '■This Sporting Age," "Ait Hostess,"
Columbia; also in ■'The Vanishing Frontier." Paramount;
(1933) "State Trooper," "Police Car 17," Columbia;
"Bachelor Mother," Goldsmith; "His Private Secretary,"
Showmen's Pictures; "Corruption," Imperial; "The Perils
of Pauline," Universal serial; "Dance, (jirl. Dance,"
Chcstertield. In 1934: "Speed Wings," Columbia. In
1935: "One Frightened Night,," "Ladies Crave Excite-
ment," "Confidential, " Mascot; "The Fire Trap," Empire.
In 1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," "Bulldog Edition,"
Republic; "Three of a Kind." Invincible.
KNECHTEL, LLOYD: Cinematographer. Supervising
Special Effects Department, George Humphries & (Company.
London. England; b. Southhampton, Ontario, Canada, July
1, 1907; married. Member Technicians Branch, Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Society of Motion
Picture Engineers and American Society of Cinema -
loEraphers. Started in 1925 in Detroit, motion picture
laboratory developing negative, and assisting on camera o.i
industrial films. In 1926 with Pathe News, Hollywood.
In 1927 with Fred Jackman as assistant cameraman on
Fex. Wild Hoise films. Worked on "Horse Shoes^' and
■'The Poor Millionaire." Became second cameraman First
National Studios. In 1929 in charge of special effects
RKO Studios, until 1933, when he went to England to
establish special effects department at Geo. Humphries &
f'o. Pictures include: "Rio Bita," "(Cimarron," "What
Price Hollywood," "Are These Our Children?' "The Lost
Squadron," "15ird of Paradise," "Dixiana," "The Con
ni'erors," RKO; "Over the River," Univ.; "ilan of Two
Worlds," RKO; "The King and the Chorus Girl," "Stolen
Holiday." WI5; "David Copperfleld." "Love on the Run,'
■■Piccadilly Jim," "A Yank at Oxford," MGM ; "Wuther-
ipg Heights." Walter Wanger, and others. Special effects
for English pictures: "Henry the Eighth." "Last Journey"
"Fmil and the Detectives," Wainwright; "Jack Ahoy,'
"Tfs Love Again." "Non-Stop New York," "Secret
Agent." "O.H.M.S." GB; "The Song of Freedom," "Caii-
■ng All Stars," "Big Fella." British-Lion; "Dreaming
Lips," Trafalgar; "Sorrell and Son." "The Queen'
Affair." B & D; "Our Fighting Navy." Herbert Wilccx;
".\matpur Gentleman." "Jump for Glory," Criterion:
"Nyraph Errant." WB.
KNEPLER, PAUL: Composer. Collaborated on oper-
etta, "The DuBarry," filmed in 1935 as "I Give My
Heart." Associated British Pictures.
KNIGHT. EDMOND: In 1935: "Dandy Dick," BIP;
"Strauss' Great Waltz," Tom Arnold. In 1937: "Pag-
liacci." UA.
KNIGHT, ERIC M.: Writer, Fox Films, b. Mens-
ton. Lorks. England, April 10, 1897; p. Frederic H. and
Hilda M. Knight; e. Bewerly School, England; Cambridge
(Mass.) Latin; Boston Museum of Fine Arts: National
Academy of Design (N. Y.) ; Beaux Arts Institute. In
the World War he served with the Princess Pats, Canadian
Army. Newspaperman; short stories, novels; drama editor.
Philadelphia Sun; motion picture critic. Philadelphia
Morning Ledger: motion picture critic. Philadelphia Eve-
ning Ledper. In 1935: collaborated "Under the Pampas
Moon." "The Daring Young Man," Fox.
KNIGHT, FUZZY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Sun-
set Pass," "Her Bodyguard," "Under the Tonto Rim."
"Thin Day and Age," "To the Last Man," Paramount;
"Moulin Rouge." United Artists-2ntli rentiiry. In 1931:
"The Last Round-up," "Behold My Wife." "Home or,
the Range." Paramount: "I Hate Women," Goldsmith;
"Operator 13." MGM; "Night Alarm," Majestic. In
1935: "George White's Scandals," Fox; "The Murder
Man." MGM; "Mary Burns, Fugitive," "Wanderer of the
Wasteland," Paramount. In 1936: "The Trail of the Lone-
some Pine," "And Sudden Death," "The Plainsman,"
Paramount; "Song of the Gringo," ON; "The Sea
Spoilers, ■' U.
KNIGHT, HARRY: Assistant director. In 1933:
■■Marriage on Approval." Freuler. In 1934: "Return of
Chandu." Principal. In 1936: Gentleman from Louisiana."
■'Down to the Sea." Republic; "Trail Dust/' Paramount.
KNIGHT, JAMES: Actor. b. Canterbury. England.
May 4, 1891; h. 5 feet 10V4 inches; white hair. Was
a popular player in British silent films, and has ap-
peared in several talkers: "When London Sleeps" (1932).
Twickenham: "That Night In London" (1932) London
Film; "Red Ensign" (1933), Gaumont-Brltish. 1935-36:
"39 Steps." "Passing of the Third Floor Back." "The
Clairvoyant." "King of the Damned." "The Governor,"
'Transatlantic Tunnel." "Seven Sinners" and "The Great
Barrier."
KNIGHT. JOHN THORNTON, JR.: Maintenance
Executive. Paramount Theatres Service Corp. b. Oklahoma.
May 9, 1894; married; e. U. S. Military Academy, West
Point With Northwestern Malleable Iron Co.. Mil-
waukee. Later executive. Buildings Development Co..
Chicago. With Balaban and Katz, Chicago, supervisor of
theatre management. Supervisor of Chicago Divisional
Storehouse, director Research Bureau. Publix Theatres
Corporation. Supervisor Maintenance. New England, 1930-
32. Maintenance executive Paramount Publix Corp.. 1932-
33.. Now engineering executive. Paramount Theatres
Service Corp.
KNIGHT, JUNE: Actress, b. Los Angeles. Cal., Jan. 22.
1913; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 120 pounds: blue eyes and
blonde colored hair. On stage: "Hot Cha," "Take a
Chance" and also danced at the Cocoanut Grove, Hotel
Ambassador, Los Angeles. On screen: "Mata Hari" and
"Dance Team." In 1933: "Ladles Must Love." "Cross
Country Cruise," Universal; "Take a Chance," Paramount.
In 193-1: "Wake Up and Dream." Universal. In 193S
"Broadway Melody of 1936." MGM. 1935-36: On New
York stage in "Jubilee." Radio programs, Rudy Vallee,
Paul Whiteman and Shell Chateau. On London stage in
"Going Places." and preparing for shows "On We Go"
and "Giro's Club." On screen In "Lilac Domino,"
Capitol.
KNIGHT, RAYMOND: Radio performer. In 1935:
Educational short product. In 1936: Universal short prod-
uct.
KNIGHT, TRACY: In 1935: collaborated on story
'"Darkest Africa," Republic. In 1936: collaborated on
"Vigilantes Are Coming," "Undersea Kingdom," Republic.
KNIGHTON, PERCY: Actor. Writer. Director. b.
Clsmont. Va.. May 14, 1898; h. 6 feet, 1 Inch: brown
hair and eyes; w. 187 pounds: p. Fannie M. and Percy
Wills Knighton; e. Clsmont high school and Drama
League of Virginia; not married; hy. riding, hunting,
swimming and flying. Played with a stock company for a
few years and started his screen career with William S.
Hart In "The Border Wireless." After playing bits and
parts for a few years he started writing and directing.
He directed such pictures as "Ridln' Wild" and "The
Little Colonel" with Henry B. Walthall, as well as come-
dies. Played parts In "The Tower," "Into Her Kingdom"
and "Sin Town" for Pathe; "Ben Hur" for MGM; "The
Only Thing," "Red Dice," "Her Man o'War," "The
Volga JJoatman," also in Educational comedies. Produced
"TrapDlng Kentucky Moonshines" (1932). Collaborated
on story and continuity for "Plain People." Played IS
parts for independents from 1931 to 1934. Was director-
general for Liberty Pictures, Inc. Detroit, Mich., part of
1931-32. Has written and sold 100 features to magazines.
KNOCHE. ROBERT P.: Construction superintendent.
Universal. b, St, Louis. .Tune 8, 1890; h, 6 ft.; w.
165 pounds; p, Emma J. and Wm. A.; e. public school;
m, Angeline Zerr and has one son. Assistant superin-
tendent. Stone & Webster. Texas one year. Construction
foreman Johnson & Co.. Texas, six months. Mill superin-
tendent motion pictures, ten years.
KNOPF. EDWIN H.: Director and Writer, b. New
York City. November 11, 1899; e. MacKenzle School, lo-
cated at Dobbs Ferry-on-Hudson and Amherst; h.
5 feet ll'/4 inches: w, 160 pounds: brown eyes and black
hair: p, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Knopf, non-professionals:
m. Mildred R. Knopf, two children: hy. tennis. On the
legitimate stage for eight years in New York and Ger-
many. Entered picture business In 1928 with Paramount.
Directed "Fast Company." "Border I^eglon." "Slightly
Scarlet," "Only Saps Work," "Santa Fe Trail," "Light
of the Western Stars" and "Nice Women." Wrote "Free
T/Ove." "Bad Sister." "East of Borneo." "Leviathan,"
"Nice Women," "Marriage Interlude," "Adventure Lady."
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In 1933 co-diiected and wrote atory and icreen vlv, "Tb«
Rebel." dialogue, "S.O.S. Iceberg," Universal. In 1935:
wrotii original story of "The Wedding Night." United
Artists; collaborated on screen play. "Baby Face Harring-
ton," "Imperfect Lady, MGM; collaborated on lyrics,
"Reckless," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on "Piccadilly
Jim," MGM.
KNOTECK, HANSI: Actress, b. Vienna. Austria;
dark-blond hair and brown eyes. Stage actress. Films
include "Schloss Hubertus," "Furst WoronzeCt." 1934;
in 1935: "Zlgeunerbaron."
KNOTT, LYDIA: Actress, b. Tyner, Ind.; h. 5 feet
4 inches; gray hair and blue eyes; w. 120 pounds; e. in
Indiana and Normal School at Plymouth. Legitimate
stage for many years. Bantered pictures in 1920. Played
In "Woman of Paris," "Turn to the Right." "Two
Loves," "Our Dancing Daughters," "Guilty," Columbia;
"The Conquering Horde." and "Sklppy." Paramount;
"Valley of Lawless Men" and "The Final Edition," Col-
umbia. In 1933: "If I Had A Million," Paramount;
"Hit the Dock," RKO. In 1934: "I'll Fix It," Columbia
and many others. In 1937: "Fair Warning," 20th
Century-Fox.
KNOW LAND, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KNOWLDEN, MARILYN: Actress, b. Oakland. Cal.,
May 12. 1927; h. 4 feet, 5 Indies; w. 65 pounds; golden
brown hair and blue eyes; hy. piano and dancing; p. Rob-
ert E. and Bertha Knowlden, non-professionals. Songs
and dances, ballet and tap. Pictures in 1931 include:
"Women Love Once," "Husbands' Holiday," Paramount;
"Cisco Kid," Fox; "Susan Lenox." MGM. In 1932:
"Call Her Savage," "Handle With Care," "Five Cents
a Glass," Fox; "Young Brides," "The Conquerors."
RKO; "Life Begins." Warner. In 1933: "Best of Ene-
mies." "Humanity." Fox; "Culbertson Featurettes." "Lit-
tle VVomen." "Morning Glory," RKO; "Mind Reader,"
"The World Changes," Warner. In 1934: "As The
Earth Turns," Warner; "Imitation of Life," Universal.
Featured in "Music in the Air," at the Belasco Theatre.
Los Angeles. In 1935: "David Copperfield." MGM; "Les
Miserables," United Artists-20th Century; "Metropolitan,"
20th Century-Fox; "Condemned to Live, " Invincible;
"Anthony Adverse." Warners, and "Show Boat," Universal.
In 1936: "Anthony Adverse," WB; "Rainbow on the
River," RKO-Radio.
KNOWLDEN, ROBERT E. : Robert Knowlden Agency,
Iva Richardson, Associate, 9165 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood.
Cal. b. Provo, Utah. April 17, 1896; e. University of
Utah, University of California, A. B., and Juris Doctor,
Boalt Hall of Law, Berkeley, Cal.; m. Berte McKenzie;
has one daughter, Marilyn Knowlden, cliild actress. Prac-
ticed law, Oakland, Cal., 1925-1931; Hollywood, 1931-1935.
KNOWLES, BERNARD: Chief Cameraman, Gaumont
British, b. Manchester, England. 1900 ; e. Hawkesyard,
Staftordshire. Press photographer on the Detroit News
for a year, returning to England in 1922 to become a
second cameraman at the Islington studio. Toured Europe
with a camera and assisted in production of "Madame Sans
Gene." Gloria Swanson picture made in Paris, before re-
turning to England to work on Dorothy Gish pictures.
Spent three years in various British studios, the first film
on which he had complete control of lighting being
"Mumsie," starring Pauline Frederick and Herbert Mar-
shall, following with "This Marriage Business." Gaumont;
"Dawn." "The Silver King." "Rookery Nook," and
"French Leave," an early Madeleine Carroll picture. En-
gaged by Michael Balcon in 1930 to photograph "The
Hound of the Baskervilles." for Gainsborough, which
merged into the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, and
has remained with the corporation, photographing "The
Calendar" 1931, "Whiteface" 1931, "The Frightened Lady"
1932, "Marry Me" 1932. "The Good Companions" 1932,
"Falling For You" 1933, "Jack Ahoy," 1933; "For Ever
England" and "Jew Suss," 1934. In 1935: "Brown on
Resolution." "The 39 Steps," GB; "King of the Damned."
Gaumont British. In 1936: studio photography. "Rhodes."
"East Meets West." GB. and "Hands Off." In 1937:
"A Woman Alone," "King Solomon's Mines." GB.
KNOWLES, PATRIC: Actor, r. n. Reginald Lawrence
Knowles; b. Horsforth, Yorkshire, England, Nov. ll,
1911; h. 6 ft. 2 in.; w. 175 pounds; dark brown hair
and green eyes; h. sketching. Ran away from home at
18 and joined repertory company; first film was "Irish
Hearts," an Irish production, made in 1934 by Clifton
Hurst Productions ; after number of talking pictures he
made BIP's ".\bdul the Damned" and "Royal Jubilee."
In 1935: "The Student's Romance," "Honours Easy,"
BIP; "Mister Hobo," GB Pictures. In 1936: "Charge of
the Light Brigade," WB; "Two's Company," UA; "Give
Me Tour Heart," WB.
KNOX, CHARLES VICTOR: Dramatic editor. Evening
News, Buffalo, N. Y. ; b. Warwick, N. Y., May 28, 1903;
p. Taber and Ada Quinby Knox; e. Northwestern Univer-
sity; married. Reporter, assistant art editor, assistant city
editor, columnist, Chicago Evening Post, 1925-1932. Editor
Hollywood and Screen Play, 1933-34; Buffalo News since.
KNOX, ELEANOR: Actress. In 1936: Columbia short
product.
KNOX, HARRY CARD: Vice-President. Electrical Re-
search Products. Inc.. in charge of engineering, b. An-
napolis, Md., April 23, 1885; e. graduated from U. S.
Naval Academy, post-graduate, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, naval architecture; Union College, electrical
engineering; Construction Corps, U. S. Navy, until 1920.
1920-24, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven,
Conn., factory manager; 1924-26: B. H5e & Co.. printing
press manufacturers, consulting engineer; 1927, joined
Vitaphone Corporation as service manager, later trans -
• erred to Electrical Research Products, Inc. Spent two
years as European manager of Erpi and one year in
charge of the Western Division of Erpi in Hollywood,
before taking charge of the engineering activities of
Erpi in New York.
KNUDTSON. FREDERIC: Film editor. In 1933:
"Cross Fire," "Headline Shooter," "Son of the Border,"
Radio. In 1935: "Hi Gauclio," RKO. In 1936: "The Big
Game," RKO Radio. In 1937: "Michael Strogoflf," RKO-
Radio.
KOBAYASHI, ICHIZO.: President of Toho Theatrical
Co., Tokyo. b. Japan. 1872; married; e. Keio Univ.
Upon graduation, entered Mitsui Bank; also held director-
ship Tokyo Electric-light Co. Was advisor of investiga-
tion bureau of cabinet. Established Toho Theatrical Co..
1934.
KOBER. ARTHUR: Writer, b. Austria. Worked on
New York newspapers and then press agent for the Shu-
berts for three years; in the same capacity for Jed Harris,
Actor Managers and the Gleason production of "Is Zat
So"; press agented "Broadway" and "Green Pastures."
Wrote "Broadway On the Square" column for New York
Telegraph, and for Theatre Magazine he was "Tlie Man
Who Knows" ; wrote serial in the New York Sun and >
piny for Frohman called "A Certain Young Lady."
Signed by Paramount to write originals and adaptations.
In 1931: collaborated screen play "False Madonna." "Up
Pops the Devil"; collaborated on adaptation "It Pays to
Advertise"; screen play "Secret Call." Paramount. In
1932: "Make Me a Star." "Guilty As Hell." "Hat Check
Girl." "Me And My Gal," Fox. In 1933: "Bondage,"
"Infernal Machine," "It's Great to be Alive." "Broad-
way Bad," Fox. In collaboration with Nunnally Johnson
wrote screen play, "Mama Loves Papa," Paramount;
"Headline Shooter." Radio; collaborated on dialogue,
"Meet the Baron," MGM. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play of "Palooka." United Artists-Reliance; "Hollywood
Party," MGM. In 1935: wrote screen play of "Great
Hotel Murder" and "Ginger," Fox: screen play, "Calm
Yourself." MGM; screen play "Thunder in the Night,"
Fox. In 1936: screen play "Early to Bed." "Big
Broadcast of 1937," Paramount.
KOCH, EVELYN LEE: Publicity and Advertising, b.
Baltimore, Md., August 4, 1910; e. Baltimore and New
York public schools, University of Rochester, Columbia
University; m. Charles Reed Jones. Joined Tiffany in
publicity department; later freelanced. Became assistant
director of advertising an4 publicity with Powers Pictures.
Held same position with Majestic Pictures Corporation
until May, 1933, when appointed head of Majestic pub-
licity and advertising departments. Resigned from Ma-
jestic to resume freelance publicity in association with
Charles Reed Jones.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KOCHITZ, NINA:
Almanac.)
KOEGEL, OTTO ERWIN: Attorney. Formerly member
of board of directors of Fox Film Corporation ; Director.
Skouras Theatres Corp; International Projector Corp.; Han-
over Fire Insurance Co.; b. Boonville, Ind., November 23,
1891; p. Laura Coe and Henry Koegel; LL.B. Natural
University Law School, Washington, D. C, 1915; LL.M.,
1916 (prize for higoest average during course); D.C.L.
Am. U., 1922; m. Rae Fisher, Boonville, September 30.
1916; three children, James Erwin. Ruth Ann, William
Fisher. Practiced law at Washington, D. C. since 1916,
also at Chicago, 1924-31; member of firm, Matthews &
Koegel ; practiced in New Y'ork since 1931 as member of
firm Hughes. Schurman and Dwlght; associate counsel
Bureau of War Risks Insurance, U. S. treasury depart-
ment, 1918-21; associate counsel and later assistant general
counsel, U. S. Veterans Bureau, 1921 to 1923; assistant
U. S. Attorney for D. C. May, 1923. to February, 1924;
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professor of law of domestic relutions, cases on torts and
cases on criminal law, ^'atioual University, lU^U-^l. Legal
member committee on Hereditary Defectives in U. S. of
second international Congress of iiugenics. New York, 1922;
member of committee on marriage Utvs, Am. Assn. for
family Social Work (allied with Russell Sage Founda
tion) ; member American New York and Chicago bar
associations, Sigma Nu Phi (Legal), Pi Gamma lUu (Social
.Science Hnoor Fraternity j. Kepublican, Methodist, ilason
(32d degree). Clubs: University (Washington), Union
League, Westmoreland Country, Siwanoy Country, Mt.
Vernon, N. Y., Field Club, Bronxville, N. Y. Author:
"Common Law Marriage and Its Development in the
United States," 1922. Home: 293 Fondfield Boad, Bronx-
ville, N. Y., and Kaywood Farms, Granite Springs, N. Y.
Office: 100 Broadway, New York City.
KOEHLER, TED: Writer." In 1935: lyrics, "Curly
Top," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on songs, "King of Bur-
lesque," "Dimples," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on
songs 'Happy Go Lucky," Republic. In 1937: coUabfiiated
on music and lyrics "The King and the Chorus Girl,"
WB; collaborated on songs "23Vi Hours Leave," ON.
KOENIG, BEN: Producer. b. Milwaukee, May 4,
1897; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 168 pounds; p. Jennie Oberraan
and Herman Koenig, merchant; e. high school and Mar-
quette Univ. ; m. Pearl Werbel and has one son. Prac-
ticed law and was counsel to Milwaukee Film Board of
Trade; MPTO of upper Michigan and Wisconsin; legis-
lative counsel on motion pictures, public relations counsel
motion pictures.
KOENIG, WILLIAM: General manager, b. Milwaukee,
Wis., January 1, 1885; mother, Mrs. Jennie Koenig; e.
high school; m. Nellie May Loomis. Was usher, assistant
treasurer, treasurer. Gaiety Theatre, stage director, manager
of various theatres, including Hackenschmidt, circuit repre-
sentative, exchange manager. In 1936, on board of directors
of Producers Association, representing Universal. In March,
1936, general manager of production. Universal.
KOENKAMP, H. F.: Special photographic effects.
In 1935: collaborated on effects, "A Midsummer Night's
Dream," Warner; "Case of the Lucky Legs," "Special
Agent," "Widow from Monte Carlo," "The Little Big
Shot," "Man Hunt," Warner; "Broadway Hostess," First
National.
KOERNER, CHARLES W.: Circuit Manager. In 1914
made debut as independent exhibitor in Northwest. Be-
came associated with Jensen and Von Herberg in 1919,
and six years was First National's distribution chief for
Portland. Ore., and Butte. Mont. In 1925. part owner
and general manager of George Mann circuit of 20 in
northern California. When circuit was sold to Hughes-
Frankiln in 1931 he became personal representative of
Harold B. Franklin. After handling RKO bouses in
Southwest, became chief of upstate New York and New
England divisions of RKO under pool with Chi is Buckley.
19 theatres. Transferred from Albany to Boston. In charge
of RKO New England Theatres.
KOESSLER, WALTER: Art director. In 1935: col-
biborated on art direction, "Charlie Chan in Egypt,"
"Ginger," "Great Hotel Murder." "Ladies Love Danger,"
Fox; art director, "Silk Hat Kid," Fox; collaborated on
art direction, "This Is the Lite," 20th Century-Fox.
KOFOED, JACK: Writer. In 1936: wrote narration
for Columbia short product.
KOHLER, FRED: Actor, b. Kansas City, Mo., April
20, 1889; b. 6 feet; light brown hair and blue eyes: w.
200 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. in Kansas City high
school and received his stage training with a stock com-
pany (four years); m. non -professional; hy. hunting, rid-
ing, fishing, golf and dogs. Has appeared In such pictures
as "Shootin' Irons" for Paramount: (1929) "The Leather-
neck," Paramount; "The Quitter," Columbia: "Broadway
Babies," First National; "The Case of Lena Smith," "The
Dummy," "The River of Romance." "Stairs of Sand" and
"Thunderbolt"; in 1930 In "The Light of Western Stars,"
"Roadhouse Nights," Pvamount; "The Bight of Way,"
First National; "Hell's Heroes," Universal; "Under a
Texas Moon," "The Steel Highway," Warner Bros. In
1933: "Under the Tonto Rim," Paramount; "TI.e Deluge,"
Radio: "Ship of Wanted Men," Showman's Pictures. In
1934: "The Last Round-up," Paramount; "Honor of the
Range," "Little Man. What Now?," Universal. In 1935:
"Mississippi," Paramount; "Times Square Lady," MGM;
"West of the Pecos," Radio; "Wilderness Mail," Ambas-
sador; "Goin' to Town," Paramount; "Hard Rock Harri-
gan," Pox; "Stormy," Universal; "Frisco Kid," Warner.
In 1936: "The Texas Rangers," "The Accusing Finger,"
"The Plainsman," Paramount. In 1937: "Arizona Ma-
honey," Paramount.
KOHLER, FRED, JR.: Actor. In 1935: "Grand Ola
Girl, ' Radio; "Tiie Hoosier Schoolmaster," Monogram;
Toll of the Desert," Commodore. In 1936: "The Prisoner
of Shark Island," "Sins of Man," "Pigskin Parade."
■JUth Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Holy Terror." 20fh
Ontury-Fox.
KOHLMAR, LEE: Actor, b. Nuremberg, Germany; e.
Nuremberg Gymnasium. On stage in "Pleasure Bound"
and many others. Appeared in "Kibitzer" (1929), Para-
mount: "The Melody Man" (1929). Columbia; "Personal-
ity" (1930). Columbia. In 1932: "The Strange Case of
Clara Deane." In 1933: "I Love That Man," Para-
mount: "Forgotten." Chesterfield; "Roman Scandals,"
United Artists; "Son of Kong," RKO. In 1934: "The
House of Rothschild," United Artists-20th Century;
"Twentieth Century," Columbia; "Shoot the Works "
Paramount. In 1935: "McFadden's Flats," "Love in
iSlocm," "Four Hours to Kill," "Here Comes Cookie,"
Paramount; "Break of Hearts," RKO; "Death from a
Distance," Chesterfield. In 1936: "A Son Comes Home,"
Paramount.
KOHN, BEN G.: Writer. Wrote original story of "The
Best Man Wins," filmed by Columbia in 1935; collaborated
on screen play and dialogue, "Stormy," "Manhattan Moon,"
U. In 1936: "Lady From Nowhere," Columbia; "Smart
Blonde," WB. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Once
a Doctor," WB.
KOHN, RALPH A.: b. Chicago, March 17, 1890; e.
Chicago and New York schools, graduated from Townsend
high school in 1907, and from New York University (B. S..
1911); m. Marion Felnberg in 1924 and has two children.
Entered the law office of Elek John Ludvigh as clerk and
attended law school evenings. Admitted to the New York
Bar in June, 1913. Became assistant counsel and assistant
secretary of Famous Players Film Company on its forma-
tion in 1913, and assistant secretary and assistant treas-
urer of Paramount Famous-Lasky Corporation when it was
organized in 1916. Continued in this capacity, except dur-
ing the World War when he was first a private and then
a second lieutenant of the Signal Corps, United States
Army. Returned to Paramount after the war, and was
elected director of the company, January 31, 1923; elected
treasurer of Paramount and its subsidiaries in August,
1927; member of the City Athletic, Falrview Country,
Army and Navy. Was executive assistant to Adolph Zukor.
Resigned from Columbia in November, 1935.
KOHNER, FREDERICK: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on "Sins of Man," 20th Century-Fox.
KOHNER, PAUL: With MGM. b. Teplltz Schoenau,
Czechoslovakia, May 29, 1902; h. 6 feet; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Helene and Julius
Kohner, non-professionals; e. Vienna, Prague; hy. music
and tennis. In 1933: "S.O.S. Iceberg," Universal. 1933-
36 in charge of Universal's European production. Now
with MGM.
KOHTNER, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KOLESKIDY, $.: Player. In 1936: appeared in
"Gypsies."
KOLINE, NICOLAS: Actor. In 1936: appeared In
"The Three Maxims." General Films.
KOLK, SCOTT: Actor, b. Baltimore; h. 6 feet % inch;
w. 170 pounds: brown eyes and brown hair; p. non-
professional. Led an orchestra. In 1929: "Marianne."
Has appeared in "Hold Your Man," "All Quiet on the
Western Front," "For the Defense," "My Sin." On the
stage has appeared in "Take the Air," "Brief Moment."
"Baby Pompadour." In 1936: "Secret Agent X-9,"
Universal.
KOLKER. HENRY: Actor, b. abroad: h. 5 feet, lOH
inches; dark eyes and brown hair: w. 168 pounds; e.
Franciscan Brothers, Qulncy, 111. Specialized in print
collection; hy. golf. Has lived In New York, London,
Paris, Rome, Australia, India. 20 years' stage ex-
perience in America and Europe. Entered pictures 23
years ago. Pictures include: "Don't Marry," "Silk
Stockings," "Kiss in s Taxi," "Red Hair," Judge In
"The Valiant," Fox; Sharp in "Sin Flood," First Na-
tional; "Pleasure Crazed," Pox; "Coquette," United Ar-
tists: "Way of All Men." First National; "Good Inten-
tions," "Love, Live and Laugh," Pox. In 1933: "Baby
Face," "The Keyhole," "The Narrow Corner," "Bureau
of Missing Persons," Warner; "A Bedtime Story," "Gol-
den Harvest," Paramount; "The Power and the Glory,"
Fox; "Blood Money," United Artists-20th Century; "I
Loved a Woman," First National; "Meet the Baron,"
MGM; "Notorious But Nice," Chesterfield; "Love, Honor
and Oh, Baby," Universal. In 1934: "Massacre,"
"Wonder Bar," First National; "Sisters Under the
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Skin," "The Hell Cat," "Whom the Gods Destroy,"
Columbia; "Journal of a Crime," Warner: "Success At
Any Price," RKO; "She Loves Me Not," Paramount;
"The Girl from Missouri." MGM. In 1935: "Times
Square Lady," MGM; "Red Hot Tires," "The Case of the
Curious Bride," "Shipmates Forever," FN; "Charlie Chan
in Paris," Fox: "Diamond Jim," "Three Kids and a
Queen," Universal; "Society Doctor," "Mad Love." "Here
Ccmes the Band," MGM; "Ked Salute." UA-Reliance;
"Sing Sing Nights." "The Mystery Man." "Honeymoon
Limited." Monogram; "My Marriage." 20th Century-Fos:
"The Ghost Walics." Invincible; "The Florentine Dagger."
Warner; "The Last Days of Pompeii," RKO: "Frisco
Waterfront," Republic; "Collegiate," Paramount; "They
Wanted to Marry." RKORadio. In 1936: "Bullets or
Ballots." WB; "Romeo and Juliet." MGM: "Sitting
on the Moon," Republic; "In His Steps," "Great Guy."
GN; "The Man Who Lived Twice," "Theodora Goes
Wild." Columbia. In 1937: appeared in "Under Cover
of Night," MGM; "Green Light." "Once a Doctor." WB ;
"Maid of Salem." Paramount.
KOLLAR, JOSEPH H.: Motion Picture Censor, 9126
\\'oodhall Avenue, Detroit, Mich.; b. Reading, Pa., January
2, 1897; e. city school; married and has two children.
Sergeant of detectives. Student of languages and psy-
chology.
KOLSTER, CLARENCE E.: Film editor, b. Platts-
burgh, N. Y.. Sept. 6. 1900. p. Daniel and Susan Kol-
ster. h. 6 feet 2 inches ; w. 190 pounds ; brown hair,
blue eyes. hy. polo, yachting, golf, hunting. Was as-
sistant director. Film editor on "Waterloo Bridge."
"Franltenstein." "The Doomed Battalionj" "The Old
Dark House." "Havana Widows," "I Got Tour Num-
ber." "20 Million Sweethearts." "Circus Clown^" "St.
Louis Kid." "Special Agent." "Miss Pacific Fleet,"
"Brides Are Like That." "The Law in Her Hands,"
"Hot Money," Warner-First National. In 1937: "Her Hus-
band's Secretary," "Once a Doctor," Warner Bros. -First
National.
KOMAI, TETSU: Actor, b. Kumamoto. Japan; h. 5
feet, 11 inches; black eyes and hair; w. 175 pounds: «.
Kumamoto, Japan. Specialized in civil engineering; m. ;
has son. 6 years, daughter, 3% years; hy. hunting. En-
tered pictures in 1923, through amateur acting. Pictures
include: "Shanghai Bound," "Detectives," "Moran of the
Marines," "Tong War," "Chinatown Nights," Paramount;
"Bulldog Drummond," United Artists: "Return of Dr.
Fu Manchu" (1930), Paramount. In 1933: "A Study In
Scarlet," Fox-World Wide. In 1934: "Four Frightened
People." Paramount. In 1935: "Oil for the Lamps of
China," Warner; "Without Regret," Paramount. In 1936:
"Klondike Annie." "The Princess Comes Across," Para-
mount; "Isle of Fury," WB.
KOMM, DAVID RICHARD: Franchise holder of
Majestic Pictures; b. St. Louis, Mo., May 11, 1904; p.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Komm; e. high school graduate and
attended college; m. Blanche Hamburg. Managed Webster
and Montgomery theatres. Managed Warner Brothers thea-
tre in Philadelphia. Now owner of the Avenue in Kast
St. Louis and operates exchange.
K.OMROFF, MANUEL: Writer. b. New York City,
Sept. 7, 1890; m. Elinor M. Barnard, artist. Has written
many works, among them "Coronet" in two volumes and
"Two Thieves." In 1934 arranged "A Diary of Catherine
the Great" into screen material for 'The Scarlet Empress,"
Paramount.
KOOKEN, ARTHUR J.: Art director. In 1935: "Devil
Dogs of the Air," Warner.
KOPFSTEIN, JACQUES: President, Famous Authors
Pictures Corp., Epictone Films, Inc., 723 Seventh Avenue,
N. Y. C. b. Elmira. N. Y., July 25, 1891; hy. songsmlth
and playwright. Started in the film business as freelance
writer and scenario writer for Vitagraph and Blograph in
1913. Joined Ivan Films Productions and was executive until
company absorbed by Chadwick Pictures Corp., of which he
became vice-president and general manager. Later formed
Amusement Pictures Corporation. President of Copley
Pictures Corporation, producers and distributors of "Felix,
the Cat" cartoons. Became general production manager for
Powers. In 1934 organized Famous Authors Pictures Corp.,
723 Seventh Avenue. New York, to produce and distribute
eight feature length motion pictures based on the works
of famous authors. In 1936 organized Epictone Films, Inc..
to distribute 16 mm. films throughout the world. In 1937
opened offices for Popular Film Enterprises Ltd., a sub-
sidiary of Epictone in London. Paris, Brussels, Copen-
hagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Capetown, S. A.
KOPP, RUDOLPH: Scorer, Composer and Musical Ad-
visor, b. Vienna, Austria, March 22, 1887; p. Rosa and
Rudolph Kopp; e. grade and high schools of Vienna; at
the age of 17 was a member of the Folk's Opera House
orchestra In Vienna, and at 21 was graduated from the
Imperial Royal Academy of Music, Vienna; m. Vila Ester
Kopp and has one daughter. His professional experience
includes that of concert master of the Military Orchestra,
Vienna; conductor of the Archestra in Folk's Opera House,
Vienna; member of the Chamber Musical Organization, Los
Angeles: solo violinist in the Los Angeles Symphony; con-
ductor at Grauman's Chinese theatre, Los Angeles; con-
ductor for Balaban & Katz Theatres, Chicago; and con-
ductor for Saxe, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Kopp is credited
with the musical score for "The Sign of the Cross," Para-
mount. In 1935: music, "The Crusades," Paramount.
KORDA, ALEXANDER: Film director and managing
director, London Film Productions, Ltd.; b. Turkeye, Hun-
gary, September 16, 1893; h. 6 feet; w. 155 pounds;
brown hair, blue eyes; e. Budapest, received degree from
Royal University of Budapest; m. Maria Corda, actress;
hy. making motion pictures, reading. Formerly European
journalist. Entered pictures in 1915; directed "Stolen
Bride," "The Private Life of Helen of Troy." "The Yel-
low Lily," "The Night Watch," "Love and the Devil,"
"Lilies of the Field," "The Squall," all for First Na-
tional; "Women Everywhere" and "The Princess and the
Plumber" for Fox; also "Dance Fever," "A Modern Du-
Barry," "The Golden Calf," "Her Private Life." "Dol-
lar Princess." Made "Reserved for Ladies" Paramount
British (1931). In 1932 formed own company, London
Film Productions, Ltd. and directed "Wedding Rehearsal"
and "The Girl from Maxims." Member, A.M.P.A. In
1933: "The Private Life of Henry VIII." London Films.
In 1934 he prc-duced "Catherine the Great," "The Pri-
vate Life of Don Juan," London Films. In 193.'): 'The
Scarlet Pimpernel" and "Sanders of the River." In 1936:
"The Ghost Goes West." "Things to Come," "The Man
Who Could Work Miracles." "Rembrandt." UA. In 1935
became one of producer-owners pf United Artists, and
elected to the board. In 1937: produced "Men Are Not
Gods." "Fire Over England," UA.
KORDA. VINCENT: Art director. London Film Pro-
ductions. Designed sets of "The Private Lite of Henry
VIII." "The Girl from Maxims." "Catherine the Great."
"Private Life of Don Juan." In 1935: "Sanders of the
River," London Films; "Whither Mankind?" Exhibited
1935 in Exhibition of Hungarian Painters, London. Set-
tings for "The Scarlet Pimpernel." London Films-United
Artists. In 1936: art director, "The Ghost Goes West,"
"Things to Come." "The Man Who Could Work Miracles,"
"Rembrandt," UA. In 1937: "Men Are Not Gods," UA.
KORDA, ZOLTAN: Director and Writer. b. Tur-
keye, Hungary, May 4, 1895; e. Budapest: h. 5 feet, 8
inches; w. 140 pounds; brown eyes, dark hair. Directed
motion pictures in Berlin and Vienna, wrote original of
"Women Everywhere." for Fox. In 1935: directed "San-
ders of the River," London Films-UA. In 1937: co-
directed "Elephant Boy," UA.
KORFF, ARNOLD: Actor. Appeared in "Dancinit
Vienna" (1929), First National; "Dough Boys" (1930)
"Monsieur Le Fox" (1930), MGM. In 1934: "Black
Moon," Columbia. In 1935: "All the King's Horses."
"Wings in the Dark." "Paris in Spring," Paramount. In
1936: "Magnificent Obsession," Universal.
KORNGOLD, ERICH WOLFGANG: Music. Collaborated
on musical adaptation of play, "Strauss' Great Waltz."
filmed in 1935 by Tom Arnold: musical arrangement, "A
Midsummer Night's Dream." Warner. In 1936: music,
"Give Us This Night." Para.: "Anthony Adverse." WB.
KORNMAN, MARY: Actress: b. Idaho Falls, Idaho;
19 years of age; h. 5 feet, 3 inches: blond hair and
brown eyes; w. 112 pounds: p. Verna Kornman. non-profes-
sional; e. Beverly Hills high school. Stage experience of
:hree years In vaudeville. On the screen was feminine
lead in Hal Roach's "Our Gang" for seven years. In
1933: "Collage Humor," Paramount; "Picture Brides,"
Allied. In 1934: "The Quitter." Chesterfield; "Strictly
Dynamite," RKO. In 1936: "The Calling of Dan Mat-
thews." Columbia.
KORNER. HERBERT: Cameraman; b. Germany.
Feb. 8. 1902; p. mother: e. Schiller Gymnasium, and
higher school. Learned from cameraman Curt Courant
for three years, then technical manager at Mlcca Film.
Berlin and Vienna, for two years. Cameraman: "My Life
for Maria Isabell." "A Girl of Seventeen." "What Shall
I Do Without You?," "Daddy." Lloyd-Film, Berlin;
"The Glad Hunter," Froehlich-Fllm. Berlin: "Tomorrow
Life Will Begin," Ethos-Film; "The Song of the Black
Mountains," Bldophon-PMlm; "Queen of Atlantis."
Nero-Fllm.
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KOROMOITSEV, PAUL: Director. In 1935: "Sunny
Youth," Ukrainfilm.
KOTULA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Player. In 1936: "Nightingale,"
KORSAKOV, A.
Amkino.
KORSH: Director. In 1935: co-directed "The Bed Vil-
lage," Belgoskino. In 1936: "A Greater Promise,"
Amkino.
KORTES, HAROLD: Exhibitor, b. Michigan, July 27,
1899; married; e. tenth grade and short business course at
college. Was in gas and oil business. Seven years at
Plainirell. Sun Theatre at Plainwell. Now interested in
theatres at Otsego. Vicksburg, Grand Ledge and Portland.
KORTMAN, ROBERT: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa.; e.
England and Germany. Screen work with Ince, Goldwyn,
Paramount, Fox, State Rights, Universal, Aywon, Gold-
stone, Metro, Associated Exhibitors, Pathe, Educational.
Pictures Include: "Blood Will Tell," "Fleeting," Fox;
"The Big Killing," Paramount. In 1933: "Sunset Pass,"
Paramount; "The Trail Drive," Universal. In 1934: "Six-
teen Fathoms Deep," Monogram; "Smoking Guns," U;
"Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as
feature by Alajestic. In 1935: "When a Man Sees Red,"
"The Crimson Trail," Universal. In 1936: "The Trail of
the Lonesome Pine," Paramount; "Heroes of the Range,"
Columbia; "Romance Rides the Range." Spectrum; "The
Lonely Trail," Republic. In 1937: "Sandflow," U.
KORTNER, FRITZ: In 1933 directed and handled
scenario, "Der Brave Suender." European Films. In 1935:
appeared in "Abdul the Damned." BIP. Now in England
in Gaumont-British films.
KOSCH, HARRY G.: Attorney-at-law; 383 Madlion
Avenue, New York City; b. Nyack, N. T., March 17,
1882; married; e. graduated from New York Law School,
LL.B. and LL.M. Practicing law for 28 years. Some 20
years ago became Identified with motion picture industry,
first venture being half owner of old Pilot Studio at Yon-
kers. N. Y., in the making of short reels distributed
through Mutual Film Co. At that time produced feature,
"The Streets of New York." and then "The Girl of the
Sunny South." Then, in connection with father-in-law,
Andrew Jackson Cobe, formed national distributing organ-
ization. Alliance Film Co., cooperative arrangement between
producers and exchangemen. This corporation was formed
prior to the old Alco and Metro. Among larger corpora-
tions with which he has been associated are the following:
Educational Films Corp., present Educational Film Corp.,
and subsidiaries, and as its attorney formed exchanges.
Also incorporated and was attorney for Columbia Pic-
tures Corp. One of original incorporators of the Hays
organization and member of its first Law Committee. Or-
ganizer and attorney for Film Exhibitors Association, In-
dependent Motion Picture Producers and Exhibitors Asso-
ciation, and drew uniform film contract. Represents many
independent film exchanges. One of the original men in
the organization and erection of the Roxy Theatre, in asso-
ciation with Herbert Lubin. Elected president of the cor-
poration by the Class A stockholders. Became the receiver
of the Boxy Theatre May 18, 1932; resigned December 15,
1932.
KOSHAY. BARBARA: Actress. In 1936: "Lady Be
Careful." Paramount.
KOSSMAN. HANS R.: General Manager. Andre De-
brie, Inc., of America. b. Munich. Germany, February
16. 1903; e. Techniche Hochschule, Berlin, Associate mem-
ber of SMPE. Was with UFA Studios, Berlin; vice
president. Rapid Film Company of America; produc-
tion and sales department. Consolidated Film Industries'
president of Auto Cinema Corporation.
KOSTELANETZ. ANDRE: Conductor. Conducts sym-
phony orchestra on radio and does work in other musical
fields. In 1935: conducted operatic numbers. "I Dream
Too Much," RKO. In 1936: with orchestra in Paramount
short product; conducted "That Girl from Paris." RKO-
Radio.
KOSTER. CLARENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KOSTER. HENRY: Director, Universal. r. n. Her-
mann Kosterlitz. b. Berlin, May 1, 1905; e. Academy
of Arts; m, Katherine Kiraly. Left newspaper work to
write 51 scenarios for UFA, Universal, Terra Films:
directed "Maria Bashkirtseflf" for independent companv
in Europe; directed " Peter," "Little Mother," "Five
In a Jazz Band," Universal in Europe; also "Katherine,
the Last." "Adventures of a Beautiful Woman." AAFA;
came to Hollywood 1936, Directed "Three Smart Girls."
chosen among ten best of the year for Academy Award.
KOTSONAROS, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion
KOUBITZKY, ALEXANDRE:
Picture Almanac.)
KOUSTER, CLARENCE: Film editor. In 1935: "Special
Agent," Warner.
KOVAL-SAMBORSKY, I. I.: Actor. In 1935: "Men
"M Wings," Moscow Kino-Combinat.
KOVATCHEVITCH: Player. In 1936: appeared in
The Loves of Toni." Metropolis-Tapernaux.
KOVE, KENNETH: Actor, b. London, 1893; h. 5 feet,
9 inches; fair hair, gray eyes. On English stage since
1913; associated with Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn In
Aldwych Theatre farces. On screen, in 1931: "Almost a
Divorce," B. & D. ; "Fascination," Begina Films; "Mis-
chief," B. & D. ; "Out of the Blue" and "The Man at
Six," B. I. P.; "Two White Arms," Eric Hakim. In
1932: "Help Yourself," "Diamond Cut Diamond," "Blame
the Woman," Eric Hakim; "Pajamas Preferred," B. I. P.,
and "The Man from Toronto," Gainsborough.
KOYKE, HIZI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
K0ZIN7ZEV, GREGORY: Director. In 1935: co-directed
"The Youth of Maxim," Lenfllm.
KRAA, TOM: Actor. In 1937: appeared in "The
Eternal Mask." Mayer-Burstyn.
KRAFFT, JOHN W.: Writer, b. Indianapolis, Ind.,
July 13, 1896; p. Mary E. Shephard and Ernest L. Krafft,
non-professionals; e. Indianapolis; m. Emma Noble, and
has three children; hy. athletics, books, motion pictures
and the theatres. His writing career started on the
editorial stalT of the Indianapolis News and the In-
dianapolis Star, serving as reporter, editorial writer,
dramatic reviewer, feature writer and columnist. As the
result of his daily column in the Star, entitled "Past the
Censor," and contributions to other newspapers and va-
rious national periodicals, he was rated by a New York
magazine as one of the leading "Jokesmiths" and news-
paper humorists of the United States. He has written
numerous sketches, some light verse, vaudeville material
and thousands of short jokes and epigrams, many of which
are in constant use on the stage, in motion pictures and
in newspapers and magazines. The material in his dally
column in the Star and in other publications attracted the
attention of officials of Universal Pictures Corporation and
In 1919 he was called to New York City as a title writer
and advertising writer. He transferred to Fox Pictures
as a title writer in 1920, remained until January, 1925,
then free lanced as a title writer and scenario writer for
various producing companies until March, 1926. While
in New York he continued to write for magazines and was
for a time a contributing member of the staff of Judge
and also conducted humorous departments in Film Fun and
other motion picture periodicals. In 1926 he moved to
California to become head of the titling department of
C. B. DeMille studios in Culver City and was retained
in his position when Pathe took over the studios. Wrote
dialogue as well as titles for Pathe, also serving as an
executive. In 1932: "The Unwritten Law." Majestic. In
1935: collaborated on adaptation, "The Mystery Man,"
"Million Dollar Baby," Monogram; story and screen play,
"Death from a Distance," Chesterfield; "Murder at Glen
Athol," Invincible; "Men of Action," Conn, In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "The Arizona Raiders," Para-
mount; "The Criminal Within," "Missing Girls,"
Chesterfield.
KRAFT, H. S. : Writer. In 1934 wrote American
adaptation of "The End of the World," Harold Auten.
In 1935: collaborated on "Mark of JJie Vampire." MGM ;
"Transient Lady." Universal. In 1936: collaborated on
"Smartest Girl in Town." RKO-Radio; collaborated on
story which ^as the basis of "Champagne Waltz." Para-
mount.
KRALY, HANS: Writer. Wrote "Passion." "Decep-
tion." "Gypsy Love" (Carmen). "One Arabian Night."
"Loves of Pharaoh," (abroad); "Kiss Me Again," "fio
This Is Paris." "Three Women." all Warner: "The
Patriot," "Betrayal" (Conquest), "Forbidden Paradise,"
"Eternal Love," all Paramount; "Roslta," "Her Night of
Romance," "The Venus of Venice," "The Eagle," "Kiki"
(silent), "The Duchess of Buffalo," "The Garden of
Eden," "Her Sister from Paris," all United Artists;
"Wild Orchids," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," "Lady of
Scandals," "The Kiss," "Dancing Partners," "Quality
Street," "Old Heidelberg." "Private Lives," "Jenny
Lind," "Candlelight," "Grand Hotel," "Devil May Care,"
"Black Oxen," "Just a Gigolo," "A Lady's Morals."
In 1933, with Jane Storm, wrote screen play, "My Lips
Betray," Fox; "By Candlelight." Universal. In 1934:
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collaborated on "The Good Fairy," Universal; "Lottery
Lover," "Caravan," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on story,
"Broadway Gondolier," "All the King's Horses," Warner;
collaborated on "It Happened in New York," U.
KRAMER, IDA: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
KRAMER, LEOPOLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KRAMER, SID: Manager, print and negative depart-
ment, RKO. b. New York City, Oct. 25, 1911; e. New
York Law School and C.C.N.Y'. ; married. In charge of
prints and laboiatory activities at RKO home office.
KRAMPF, GUNTHER: Lighting expert and camera-
man, b. Vienna, Austria. Many years chief cameraman
of UFA, Berlin. German pictures: "Student of Prague,"
"Cinderella," "Orlac's Hands," "The Last Company,"
"Jean d'Arc." British pictures: "The Outsider," "The
Ghoul," "Kome Express," "The Bells," "The Tunnel,"
"Amateur Gentleman" and "Everything Is Thunder." In
1936: "His Lordship," GB.
KRANZ, CHARLES: Distributor. Former general sales
manager of The American Newsreel; b. Germany, April
15, 1888; e. private schools Germany, England and public
schools United States. Entered show business at the age
of 22 as manager of theatres; went into motion pictures
business as a salesman with Goldwyn Pictures, United
Artists; formed production company and made features
and shorts in East. Assistant to president of Pioneer
Pictures; operator of independent exchanges In South,
Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Cincinnati.
KRASKA, GEORGE: Distributor. In 1937: distributed
"Slalom," "Masquerade in Vienna." World Pictures.
KRASNA, NORMAN: Producer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
b. Corona, L. I.. N. Y., Nov. 7, 1909; p. Beatrice Manni-
son, Benja.-nin K. ; e. New York University; Columbia;
Brooklyn Law School. Assistant drama editor and film critic.
Morning World, N. Y. ; drama editor and critic. New York
Evening Graphic; on New York staff of Exhibitors Herald-
World, ran column, "Sound Box." Author of play. "Lou-
der Please." Assistant publicity director, Warner-First
National. Author of "Hollywood Speaks," story and dia-
logue in collaboration; adaptation and dialogue for "That's
My Boy"; story and dialogue, original, "So This Is
Africa"; original story and dialogue "Parole Girl." In
1933 with Herman .7. Mankiewicz wrote original story,
"Meet the Baron," MGM; with Eddie Buzzell on "Love.
Honor and Oh, Baby," Universal; "Four Hours to Kill,"
(Paramount), play and film; "Romance in Manhattan,"
"Richest Girl in the World"; collaborated on screen play,
"Hands Across the Table," Paramount. In 1936: col-
laliorated on screen play, "Wife Versus Secretary," MGM;
wrote story which was the basis of "Fury," MGM. Author
of plays: "Louder Please" and "Small Miracle." In
1937: collaborated on screen play "The King and the
Chorus Girl," WB.
KRASNER, MILTON: Cameraman. In 1933: "I Love
That Man," "Golden Harvest." Paramount; "Sitting
Pretty." In 1934: "She Made Her Bed," "Private
Scandal," 'The Great Flirtation." Paramount; "Paris In-
terlude." MGM. In 1935: "Women Must Dress," "Great
God Gold," "Cheers of the Crowd," Monogram; "Hold 'Em
Yale," "The Virginia Judge," Paramount; "Murder in the
Fleet." MGM; "The Great Impersonation," Universal.
In 1936: collaborated on photography. "Laughing Irish
Eyes." Republic: photographed "Crash Donovan," "Yellow-
stone," "The Girl on the Front Page," "Love Letters
of a Star," U. In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing," U.
KRAUS, WERNER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KRAUSE, DOROTHY L.: Dramatic editor, Journal-
American. Rochester, N. Y'. ; b. Geneva, N. Y., Novem-
ber 3, 1912; p. T. M. R. Krause; e. University of
Rochester. B.A. degree 1933. Literary editor Journal-
American, January, 1936. 'til August, 1936. Became
dramatic editor in August.
KRAUSHAAR, RAOUL: Musical director. Republic,
b. Paris, Aug. 20. 1908; m. Corinne M. Horvvick; p.
Rachel and Arnold A.; e. Columbia Univ. 1922 was
assistant to Hugo Riesenfeld on "Covered Wagon," "Ten
Commandments." "Beau Geste," and others. In 1928
assistant at United Artists. Assistant to Josiah Zuro at
RKO, Pathe, N. Y. and Culver City. Assistant librarian at
MGM, WB. KFWB. Assistant to Abe Meyer. Arranger
for Ted Fiorito. Associate musical director with Harry
Grey "Hearts in Bondage," "Follow Your Heart," "Sit-
ting on the Moon," "Gentleman from Louisiana," "Man
Betrayed." "Big Show." "Oh, Susanna," "Old Corral,"
"Three Mesquiteers" ; series, "Git Along Little Dogles,"
PETER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Republic. Musical director "Rootin', Tootin' Rhythm,"
"Gunsmoke Ranch," "Dangerous Holiday," "Circus
Mesquiteers." "Gunsmoke Over Georgia," Republic.
KRAUSS, JACQUES: Art director. In 1937: sets
"Pepe Le Moko," Paris Film Production.
KRAVCHENKO, GALINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
KREISELMAN, BERNARD B. : b. Akron, Ohio, 32
years ago; e. Akron University, A.B., and graduated from
Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School. Worked
for American Arbitration Society. In 1933 became a mem-
ber of Fox West Coast publicity department for a few
months. In 1935 became salesman for Paramount Washing-
Ion Exchange.
KREISLER, FRITZ: In 1936: music for "The King
Steps Out," Columbia.
KRELLBERG, SHERMAN S. : Producer. In 1935:
"The Lost City," Regal.
KREUDER,
Almanac.)
KREYSLER, DORIT: Actress, b. Budapest, Hungary;
blond hair and blue eyes. Dancer and actress on stage.
Films Include "Freut EJuch des Lebens," 1933; "Jung-
frau Gegan Mo.nch," 1934, UFA; "Herr Kobln Geht auf
Abenteuer," "Eln Frlscher Wind aus Kanada," 1935.
KRIEGER, PAUL E.: Branch Manager, Universal Film
Co., Cincinnati, Ohio; b. Hamilton, Ohio, May 14, 1889;
married; e. graduated from Hamilton High School, 1907.
Railroad construction work with Edw. B. Garrettson Co.,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Spent 4 years as salesman In Cin-
cinnati territory for Fox Film and 2 years as manager for
same company In Washington, D. C. Joined First Na-
tional in September, 1920, In Louisville. Ten years with
First National Pictures; six years of this as manager in
Louisville, Ky., and 4 years In Cincinnati, Ohio. Trans-
ferred from Cincinnati to Indianapolis in 1930. In Feb-
ruary, 1931 resigned and returned to Cincinnati to accept
management of Universal.
K RIMER, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KRIMS, MILTON: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "West of the Pecos." "Grand Old Girl,"
screen play, "Strangers All," Radio; story "Harmony
Lane." story and collaboration "Young and Beautiful."
screen play "Crimson Romance." Republic; screen play
collaboratinn "Affairs of a Gentleman," "I Give My
Love," Universal. In 1936: story in collaboration
"Speed," MGM; screen play "Green Light," screen play
collaboration "The Great O'Malley," additional dialogue
and screen play construction "Anthony Adverse," WB.
KRIMSKY, JOHN: Producer and Distributor. Sold
"Maedchen In Uniform" in America. In 1933 together
with Gifford Cochran produced "Emperor Jones," United
Artists.
KRISE, HENRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KRIUKOV, N.: Music. In 1935: musical score. "Men
on Wings." Moscow Kino-Combinat. In 1936: "We Are
From Kronstadt," Amkino.
KROGER. B. J.: Sound director. In 1936: "Alia en
el Rancho Grande" (There On the Big Ranch),, Busta-
mante y de Fuentes, A. en P.
KROWS, ARTHUR EDWIN: Non -theatrical films pro-
ducer. Office: New Outlook, 515 Madison Avenue, New
York City. b. New York, June 22, 1892; married; p. Edwin
and Lavinla (Myers) Krows; e. New York City public
schools. Formerly theatrical press agent, editor and
writer on stage publications; author of several standard
theatrical books. One of pioneer film reviewers with old
New York Dramatic Mirror. On publicity staffs of Tri-
angle Film Corporation and Goldwyn Pictures. Scenario
writer. Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. East and
West coasts; continuity editor, Vitagraph Company: man-
aging editor of Chronicles of American Pictures Cor-
poration. Managing editor. The Screen Companion. Was
free lance film editor. Producer of numerous industrial
and social service films, 1924-30. Director of many
educational and Industrial sound pictures for Electrical
Research Products, Inc. Production manager. Audio Pro-
ductions, Inc.. 1933-34. Managing editor. New Outlook.
1934-35. Author, 25 year history of non -theatricals, 1937.
KRUEGER, VLADIMIR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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KRUG, KARL, Dramatic and motion picture critic and
columnist ,Sun Telegraph. Pittsburgh. Born at Slsterville,
W. Va.. May 20. 1897. .loineil United Artists in 193U.
Kesigned in 1934, entering newspaper fleld at Pittsburgh.
KRUGER, ALMA: Actress; b. Pittsburgh: h. 5 feet
7 ',2 inches; w. 143 pounds: l)Iue eyes and gray hair; p.
non-professional; e. Curry University and American
Academy of Dramatic Art; liy. theatre, reading, bridge.
As a child appeared on the stage with Louis James. Man-
tell. Southern and Marlowe. Also did character parts in
"Men iMust Fight," "Pride and Prejudice," "Few Are
Chosen," "John Brown," "Cradle Song." and "Children's
Hour." Recent pictures include "These Three." "Craig's
Wife," "Love Letters of a Star." Universal.
KRUGER. J.: Cameraman. In 1934 collaborated on
"The End of the World," Harold Auten. In 1937: col-
laborated on photography "Pepe Le Moko," Paris Film
Production.
KRUGER, OTTO: Actor, b, Toledo, Ohio, Septemoer
6, 1885; e. University of Michigan and Columbia. Stage
experience in "The Royal Family," "Private Lives,"
"Counsellor-at-Law," and many others. On screen In
■Vitaphone Nc(. 1074. "Mr. Intruder." In 1933: "Turn
Back the Clock," "Beauty for Sale," "The Prizefighter
and the Lady," MGM; "Ever in My Heart," Warner an^i
"Gallant Lady," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934:
"The Women in His Life," "Treasure Island," "Chained."
"Paris Interlude," "Men In White," MGM; "The Crime
Doctor." RKO ; "Springtime for Henry." Fox. In 1935:
"Vanessa — Her Love Story." MGM; "Two Sinners," Re-
public. In 1936: "Living Dangerously," ABP; "Dracula's
Daughter," U.
KRUGER, PAUL: Actor, r. n. Henry Kruger; b. Eau
Claire, Wis., July 24, 1895; h. 6 feet, 1 Inch; dark brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Catherine and
Fred Kruger, non-professionals; e. Eau Claire. Wis.;
married non-professlonal ; hy. reading and tennis. Stage
experience in Los Angeles in the following plays: "White
Collars." "Dark Angel," "Whole Town's Talking," "Win-
dow Panes," "Trial Marriage" and "Jonesey. " Screen
career started seven years ago. Appeared In "The First
Auto," "Fortune Hunter," "One Round Hogan," "Non-
Support," "Idle Rich" and "The Rounder." Freelance
player.
KRUGER, "STUBBY": Actor, r. n. Harold Kruger;
b. Honolulu. Hawaiian Islands; h. 5 feet, H Inches: light
hair and blue-gray eyes; w. 178 pounds; e. McKlnley
high school, Honolulu. University of Hawaii and St.
Mary's College, Cal. ; hy. swimming, handball, golf, horse-
back riding, baseball, fencing, boxing, wrestling. Stage
experience. Pictures Include: Paramount shorts; Grantland
Rice Sportllght for Pathe; "Beloved Rogue." starring
John Harrymore; member of stock players of Pickford-
Fairbanks Producing Company.
K RUM GOLD. JOSEPH: Associate producer and writer.
Republic, b. Jersey City. April 8, 1908; h. 5 ft. 8 in.;
w. 175 pounds; brown hair and eyes; married; e. New
York Univ.. B.A. Press agent with MGM 1928. Press
agent, foreign production department; assistant producer
Paramount 1929-33; foreign producer MGM in Paris
1934-35. Credits as screen writer 1935-36, "Lone Wolf
Returns." "Blackmailer." "Adventure in Manhattan."
"Lady from Nowhere," Columbia. Associate producer and
writer. "Join the Marines," "Jim Hanvey. Detective,"
"Faithless Lady," Republic.
KRUMMELL, CONSTATINE: Music. In 1935: "Soviet
Russia Thru the Eyes of an American," Imperial Pictures.
KRUSADA, CARL: Writer. In 1930: "Bar L Ranch."
"Ridln' Law." Firebrand .lordon," "Beyond the Rio
Grande," Big Four. In 1931: story and screen play
"Westward Bound," Syndicate. In 1932: story and screen
play "45 Calibre Echo." R. J. Horner. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play "Fighting Hero," "Mystery
Ranch," "Riding Through." Wm. Stelner. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play "Skull And Crown." "Never
Too Late." Reliable; story "Unconquered Bandit." Wra.
Stelner. In 1936: story and screen play "Fast Bullets,"
Reliable.
KSENOFONTOV, A.: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated
on photography of "Chapayev," Linfilm.
KUH, ANTON: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"The Robber Symphony," produced by Concordia.
KUHLE, WOLFGANG: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KULL, EDWARD: Cameraman and director. In 1933:
"Carnival Lady," Hollywood Films; "Marriage on Ap-
proval." Freuler. In 1935: directed "New Adventures of
Tarzan," Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises; "Man's Best
Friend." S. S. Krellberg. In 1936: collaborated on
lihotography "Tundra." Burroughs-Tarzan.
KULL, JACOB: Cameraman. In 1936: collaborated en
photography "Tundra, " Burroughs-Tarzan.
KULLMAN, CHARLES: Singer. In 1936: appeared in
"La Paloma," Casino.
KUMMER, CLARE: Writer. Played in "Harmony at
Home" (1930), Fox. In 1931: story "Annabelle's Affairs,"
Fox. In 1932: story "The Successful Calamity," Warner.
In 1936; original story, "Her Master's Voice," Paramount.
KUNTZE, REIMAR: Chief cameraman, b. Berlin, Ger-
many, Jan. 27, 1902; p. father German officer; e. high
school, photography; married. Worked with still pic-
tures; printer and developer. News-cameraman, assistant-
cameraman, first-cameraman, and from 1929 chief-
cameraman, now with Froeiich-Europa Film G. m. b. H.,
Berlin. In 1933: "Victoria and Her Hussar," Kinema-
trade; "The Golden Goal," Bavaria Film. In 1932: "Die
verkaufte Braut ' ; "Drei von der Kavallerie," Glass;
"Hallo, Hallo, hier spricht Berlin," Tobis; "Ein strein-
relcher Mann," Universal; "Paprika," Victor Klein;
"Kaiserwalzer," Zelnik. In 1933: "Ein Lied geht um die
Welt"; "Eine Frau wie Du," Atalanta; "Sag mir wer du
hist," T. K. Ton; "Hochzeit am Wolfgangsee." In 1934:
"Krach um Jolanthe." Froelich; "Ihr grosster Erfolg."
T. K. Ton; "Der verlorene Sohn." Universal. In 1935:
"Abenteuer eines iungen Herrn," Itala.
KUNZMANN, WILLIAM C: Technical Engineer. Na-
tional Carbon Co., Inc., Cleveland, unio; b. Sandusky,
Ohio; married; e. high school; Akron College, electrical
engineer. Engaged In motion picture Industry and re-
search department. National Carbon Co.. Inc., Cleveland,
Ohio, for past 30 years. Previously afSliated with
I.A.T.S.E. ; theatre owner and operator. Since 1907. re-
search and sales department, National Carbon Co., Cleve-
land. Ohio. Since 1916, active in Society of Motion Picture
Engineers activities. Elected vice-president for 1933-34
term. Convention vice-president. Society of Motion Picture
Engineers since 1934.
KURIKHIN. F. N.: Actor. In 1935: 'Moscow Laughs,"
Kino-Comblnat.
KURLAND. GILBERT: Sound Supervisor, b. Austin,
Minn., Nov. 28, 1904; h. 6 feet; w. 174 pounds; p. Maurice
and Lena; e. high school; married and has one daughter.
In 1933: "The Invisible Man." "By Candlelight." "Coun-
sellor-at-Law." "King for a Night," Universal. In 1934:
"The Poor Rich," "Madame Spy." "Countess of Monte
Cristo," "Let's Be Ritzy," "Glamour," "I'll Tell the
World," "Affairs of a Gentleman," "Little Man, What
Now?" Universal. In 1935: "Night Life of the Gods,'
"The Good Fairy," "Straight from the Heart," "Princess
O'Hara." "Mr. Dvnamite." "The Bride of Frankenstein,
"The Werewolf of London." "The Raven," "Lady Tubbs,"
"Diamond Jim," "She Gets Tier Man," "King Solomon
of Broadway," "Remember Last Night." "Manhattan
Moon," "Stormy," "His Night Out." Universal. In 1936:
"Next Time We Love." "Love Before Breakfast." "Show-
boat." "Dracula's Daughter," U.
KURLANDER, J. H.: Commercial Engineer, In charge of
Projection Lamp, Photolamp and Miniature Lamp Section,
Westinghbuse Lamp Co.. Bloomfleld. N. J.; b. Trenton, N.
J., April 27. 1897; married; p. John and Henrietta: e.
public schools; Trenton high school; Drexel Institute. Phila-
delphia. B.S. In electrical engineering. Junior engineer.
Dept. of Public Works. Trenton, N. J. ; junior engineer.
Pennsylvania R.R. : illuminating engineer. Edison Lamps.
Harrison, N. J. In charge of Motion Picture Projection.
Edison Lamp Works: in charge of technical publicity, Edi-
son Lamp Works, 1920-26. Director of engineering, Brenkert
Light Projection Co., Detroit, 1926-30: Commercial engi-
neer, Westlnghouse Lamp Co. since 1930. Secretary, So-
ciety of Motion Picture Engineers 1930-36.
KURZHENE, MASSARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KUSCHNER, OSCAR: Theatre Department, Warner
Memphis Zone. h. Chicago, 111.. Aug. 1. 1894; married.
In motion picture industry for 21 years as salesman and
branch manager with various companies.
KUSELL, DANIEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KUSELL, MILTON S.: Paramount District Manager
b. Aurora, HI., October 27, 1892. Chicago was the city
of his schooling. In 1917. he became a salesman for
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Paramount in the Chicago office and two years later
waa promoted to sales manager ot the same branch.
In la:iU, transferred to New iort as special salesman, and
in ly2'^ opened New Jersey exchange as manager. Three
years later he was appointed manager of the New York
branch. In ia3:i he was made district manager for New
York, Brooklyn, Albany, New Jersey and liuSalo ex-
changes. He Is a bachelor and resides at l>archmont.
N. Y.
KUSER, J. DRYDEN: Financier, b. Newark, Sept. 24.
Igy? ; D, Anthony Kand and Susie Dryden Kuser ; e.
graduate of frinceton University, class of iai9; m. Vleva
Marie Fisher; has one son, Anthony D. Kuser, aged 7.
State senator (Kepublican), Somerset County, N. J.; pre-
viously four years in the Assembly; author of travel and
ornithological books, also a director of the Trust Company
of New Jersey. Alember of board of directors of Fox
Film Corporation. Resigned.
KUSIEL, SIGWART: Manager, Hispano American
Films. S. A. b. Ludwigsburg. Germany, Sept. 13, 1901;
p. Isldor and Pauline ICusiel; e. elementary school, high
school, commercial college; not married. Was with muni-
tion plant; European salesman for the Salamander Shoe
Company. Started with Universal Pictures in 1923 as
poster clerk, then salesman in New York exchange for
several years. Salesman in St. I*uis; special representa-
tive, working out of head office in New York. Among
first salesmen for Universal for sound and talking pictures
in territories in United States out of the Home Office.
Became manager of New Jersey. In 1929 was transferred
to Foreign Department and sent to India as manager for
India, Burma and Ceylon. Returned to United States in
1932 and made special representative of export manager
to inspect offices in Central America. Sent as special
representative to Spain, then took over management of
the Hispano-American Films, S. A. Manager until
December. 1935, then appointed general manager for
continental Europe with headquarters in London.
E.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KUTER, LEO
Almanac.)
KUWA, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
KUWANO, MICHIKO: Actress, r. n. Michl Kuwano;
b. Shiba, Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 4, 1915; h. 5 feet 2 inches;
black hair and black eyes; w. 96 pounds; p. restaurant-
owners; e. Mita Girls' High School; not married; hy.
traveling. Was shop girl at Morinaga Candy Store and
dancer at Florida Dance Hall. Joined Shochlku Cinema
Company, September, 1934. Films include "Kinkan-
shoku." "Renal Shugaku Ryoko," "Tokyo no Elyu,"
"Sendo Kaaiya," "Kanjo Sanmyaku," "Arigato-San" and
others.
KUYKENDALL, EDWARD L.: Exhibitor and Presi-
dent of MPTOA. Princess Theatre, Columbus, Miss.; b.
Muncle, Ind., September 25. 1887; married e. high school
business college, rudimentary law. Previously carnival,
circus, medicine shows, acrobat, balloon ascensions, minstrel
black face. Show experience with "Boer War" picture,
"The Great Train Robbery" and others. 30 years in
continuous motion picture theatre, together with Fair
and Amusement Park, Baseball, Columbus, Miss. Non
president. Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America.
KUZNETZOFF, ADIA, and RUSSIAN INSTRUMEN-
TALISTS: Players. In 1935: Universal short product.
KUZNETZOFF & NICOLINA:
Picture Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion
Actor. In 1935: "The Red Vil-
KUZNETZOV, S.:
lage," Belgoskino.
KVOOL, A. D.: General manager of Saxe Amusement
Management, Inc., and Warner-Saxe Theatres. Formerly
with Midwesco Theatres. Inc., for five years as district
manager. Finkelstein & Rubin, eight years, Minneapolis.
Affiliated with Saxe Amusement Management as general
manager since 1933. Member of Motion Picture Com-
mission City of Milwaukee.
KYLE, MISS JANIE LEONE: Assistant editor. Free
Press, Fort Lauderdale, norida; b. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Nov. 5, 1912; p. Mrs. W. C. Kyle; e. Fort Lauderdale
High School. 1929; not married. With Fort Lauderdale
Daily News more than six years, where she was society
editor and proofreader. Resigned, December, 1935. Joined
Free Press, published by J. Walter Day, father of Price
Day. author. Society editor, then assistant editor. Address:
The Free Press, 16 Tropical Arcade, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
KYNE, PETER B.: Writer. In 1930: story "Hell's
Heroes." Universal. In 1931: story "Wild Horse," M. H.
Hoffman; "Never the Twain Shall Meet," MGM. In
1932: wrote story and collaborated on screen play "Pride
of the Legion," Mascot; story "The Stoker," "Local Bad
Man," Allied. In 1933: story "Self Defense," Monogram;
"Flaming Guns," Universal. In 1935: story "Fighting
Coward." "Hot Off the Press." "Danger Ahead," Victory;
"The Mysterious Avenger," "Cowboy Crusader," Columbia;
"The Valley Qf Wanted Men," Conn; "Cappy Ricks Re-
turns," Republic; "Ten Dollar Raise," Fox. In 1936:
story "Taming the Wild." "Face in the Fog," Victory;
"Three Godfathers," MGM; wrote stories which were
the basis of "Stampede." and "Secret Patrol," "The
Gallant Defender," Columbia; story "Without Orders."
RKO -Radio.
KYSER, HANS: Writer. Wrote scenario of Anton
Walbrook film, "Der Kurier des Zaren. '
KYSER, MERRITT A.: Exhibitor. Aurora Theatre,
East Aurora. N. Y.; b. East Eurora, N. T., June 4, 1882;
married; e. East Aurora High School, Canlsius College,
Buffalo, N. Y. Professional musician, plays French horn;
theatre and symphonic work, also teaching. Manager of
Aurora theatre since its opening In June, 1925. Member,
board of directors, M.P.T.O.A., Buffalo district.
LA BELLE, CLAUDE A.: Drama editor, San Francisco
News. San Francisco, Cal. ; b. Concord. N. H., April 26.
1893; p. Louis and Mary LaBelle; e. Colby College. Water-
ville. Maine, School of Law, Boston. University; m. Mar-
garet Clark Nye. Has done newspaper work in New
Hampshire, Maine. Boston, Washington. Chicago and San
Francisco. Did press agent and motion picture trade paper
work in New York, and was in the advertising business in
Manila, Philippines. Was a lieutenant in the Signal Corps
during the World war. Author of numerous volumes of
juvenile fiction for A. L. Burt & Company, New York. Is
a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and Shrine.
LABERGE, DOMINIQUE: Music critic, dramatic and
motion picture editor, "La Patrie," Montreal, Can.; b.
Quebec City, Quebec, Can., February 10, 1896. Started
as reporter on "La Patrie," 1933.
LA BISSONIER, ERIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA CAVA. GREGORY: Director, b. Towanda, Pa., March
10, 1892; e. Towanda and Rochester, N. Y. ; hy. tennis
and golf. Was a newspaper cartoonist; a pioneer in ani-
mated cartoon field. Entered picture business In 1922
with C. C. Burr writing Torchy stories for Johnny Hines;
directed "Womanhandled." "Let's Get Married." "Say
It Again." "Running Wild," "So's Your Oiii Man." "The
Gay Defender." "Feel My Pulse," "Half a Bride," for
Paramount; "Saturday's Children." First National; "Big
News" and "His First Command" for Patbe; "Laugb
and Grow Rich," "Smart Woman," "Symphony of Six
Million," "Age of Consent," "Half Naked Truth." for
Radio. In 1933: "Gabriel Over the White House," MOM;
"Bed of Roses," Radio; "Gallant Lady," United Artlsts-
20th Century. In 1934: "The Affairs of Cellini." United
Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "Private Worlds," Para-
mount; "She Married Her Boss," Columbia; "What Every
Woman Knows," MGM. 1936: "My Man Godfrey," Uni-
versal.
Singer. In 1935: Educational short
LACEY, JEAN:
product.
LA CHAPELLE. LOUIS: Supervising Electrician, Di-
rector of Sound and Projection. Consolidated Amusement
Co., Ltd. and Pacific Theatres and Supply Co.. Ltd.. Home
ofQce, Honolulu, b. Lincoln. Cal., August 19, 1892;
divorced; p. Peter and Delilah; e. grammar school. En-
tered industry at age of 14. First experience cranking
Kus.so-Japanese War pictures. One season with carnival
company under black-top. projector Optlograph. Eight
months, one night stands. Gans-Nelson fight pictures.
Operated five theatres for eight months. 1911. Flr.it pro-
jection room Installation, 1909. Chief projectionist, Liberty
Amusement Co., California, nine years. To Honolulu in
1924.
LACHENBRUCH, J.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
foreign versions, "Lottery Lover." Fox.
LACHMAN, HARRY: Director, b. La §alle, HI., June
29, 1886; h. 5 feet, 11 Inches; w. 175 pounds; black hair
streaked with gray and hazel eyes; e. public schools of
LaSalle and Chicago Art Institute; hy. painting and fish-
ing. Screen career began In 1925 through Rex Ingram;
directed "Travelaughs," "Week End Wives," "Under the
Greenwood Tree," "The Yellow Mask," "The Love Habit."
BIP; "The Outsider," MGM. Monty Banks Comedies. In
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1932: "Aren't We All" and "Insult." Paramount-British.
Under contract to Vox Films. In 1933 directed "Face In
the Sky," "Paddy, the Next Best Thing," Fox; "Mis-
tigri." "La Couturiere de Luneville," Paramount. In 1934
directed "Baby Take a Bow," collaborated on direction
of "George Whites Scandals," Fox; "1 Like It That
Way," Universal, in 1935: "Dante's Inferno," "Dressed
to Thrill," Fox. In 1930: "The Man Who Lived Twice,"
Columbia; "Charlie Chan at the Circus," 20th Century-
Fox; "Our Relations," MGM. Member of the Legion
of Honor and Mason's Lodge.
LACHMANN, MARC: Studio publicity director. Uni-
versal, b. Chicago, March 19. 1897; h. 6 ft. 2 in.;
w. 190 pounds; lu. Melva Cornell; e. Notre Dame pre-
paratory school. With Universal Pictures handled "Hunch-
back of Notre Dame," "Merry Go Round," "Foolish
Wives." With Charles Dillingham as general publicity
director up to time of his death. General press repre-
sentative. E. Ray Goetz and other producers. Ran own
publicity offices handling shows and motion pictures.
Member of Friars.
LACKEY, WILLIAM T.: Associate Producer, b. Sau-
gerties, N. Y., Feb. 4, 1897; e. Cornell and Columbia Law
School. Sigma Nu Fraternity. Started in picture business
as associate producer of the original Torchy comedies.
Was supervisor, Columbia and Tiffany. Made "Klondike"
on Monogram 1931-32 program and in 1933 produced
"Phantom Broadcast " and "The Sweetheart of Sigma
Chi. ■ Monogram. In 1934: supervised "Beggars in
Ermine." "The Loud Speaker," "City Limits," "Girl of
the Limberlost," Monogram. In 1935: supervised "Two
Fisted," "Nevada," "Wanderer of the Wasteland." Para-
mount; "The Keeper of the Bees," Republic. In 1936:
"Forgotten Faces," "And Sudden Death," "Desert Gold,"
Paramount.
LACKTEEN, FRANK: Actor, b. Kubber-Ilias, Asia
Minor, Aug. 29, 1894; e. Protestant American school in
Kubber-Ilias, five years In Lawrence. Mass. Visited Spain.
Porto Rico, Jamaica, then came to United States to live.
Went to Canada, where he obtained work with motion
picture company. Played in New York in comedies and
Universal pictures. Early screen work also with Pathe,
Paramount, PDC, First National. Appeared with Mary
Pickford In "Less Than the Dust," next in serial, "The
Yellow Menace." Went to California, where he obtained
work with Vitagraph, then supported Antonio Moreno, and
Ruth Roland. Played engagement with W. S. Van Dyke
and George Seltz. Appeared in 14 consecutive serial pro-
ductions made by Pathe, with feature length films be-
tween serial engagements, among the serials "Mark of the
Fog," also "Hawk of the Hills," and In "Melting Mil-
lions," "The Warning" (Columbia) ; "Prowlers of the
Sea" (Tiffany-Stahl). In 1933: "Tarzan the Fearless,"
Principal; "The Perils of Pauline." Universal serial In
sound. In 1935: "Escape from Devil's Island," Columbia.
In 1936: "Under Two Flags." 20th Century-Fox; "Mum-
my's Boys," BKO-RadIo; "Isle of Fury." WB.
LACOMBE, GEORGES: Film director, b. Paris, Aug.
19. 1902. 1925: assistant to Rene Clair for "Le Fan-
tome Du Moulin Rouge." "Le Voyage Imaginalre," "La
Prole Du Vent," "Le Chapeau de Paille D'ltalle," "Les
Deux Timldes." "Sous les Toits de Paris," "Le Million."
Assistant to ,Tean Gremillon for "Maljione" and to Andre
Berthomleu for "Mon Ami Victor." 1927: "La Zone."
1929: "Un .Tour D'Ete." Also "Un Coup du Telephone,"
"Pan Pan." "Ce Couchon de Morin," "La Pemme In-
visible." "Jeunesse," "Les Epoux Scandaleux," "La Route
Heureuse," "Le Coeur Dispose."
LACY. JEAN: Actress, b. Seattle, Wash., 19 years
ago; e. graduate of Hollywood high school. Has appeared
in a number of two-reel comedies for Roach. Educational,
and Mack Sennett. and the lead in a Paramount comedy,
with Walter Catlett. Trained singer, and has made
appearances over the radio. Also has New York stage
experience, and has posed for national advertisers, through
the advertising firm of Lord. Thomas and Logan.
GENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
LADOUX,
Almanac.)
LAEMMLE, CARL: b. Lauphelm. Germany. January
17, 1867; h. 5 feet, 2 Inches; gray hair and blue eyes;
w. 140 pounds; p. Rebekka and Julius Laemmle, non-
professionals; e. Germany; m. Recha Stern of FUeden.
Germany. Feb. 14, 1884 landed In New York. For short
period worked in a drug store in New Y''ork. then a depart-
ment store In Chicago, next on a farm In South Dakota;
returned to Chicago and went to work for Butler Brothers ;
later was employed aa a bookkeeper for the wboleiale
jewelry firm of L. Heller & Company; thereafter he worked
for Mandel Bros., as assistant bookkeeper; then became a
clerk In the stock yards for Nelson Morris & Company;
also worked for the firm of Otto Young & Company, whole-
sale jewelers; thence to Oshkosh as bookkeeper in Con-
tinental Clothing house, and after four years was pro-
moted to manager. Was naturalized in 1889.
Back to Chicago In 19Ub and intended establishing a
chain of 5 and 10 cent stores but became interested in
moving picture theatres Instead. Opened his first theatre,
the Whitefront, on Milwaukee avenue, Chicago, February
24, 1906; two months later opened his second theatre on
iialsted Street; then established Laemmle Film Service,
Chicago; the next year (19071, he established exchanges
in Evansville, Memphis and Omaha, and in June of that
year returned to Europe for a visit. In 1908 he established
exchanges in Minneapolis, Portland, Ore., Salt Lake
City, Montreal and Winnipeg. In April, 1909, he QUlt
the Patents Company and became an independent, organized
Imp Company, incorporated as Yankee Films Company; re-
leased his first picture, "Hiawatha," 989 feet in length,
the second release being "Love's Stratagem," 954 feet
long.
From 1909 to 1912 he fought the Patents Company; and
In May, 1912, Laemmle, R. H. Cochrane, Charles Bauman,
David Horsley, P. A. Powers and W. H. Swanson com-
bined their interests and formed Universal Film Manu-
facturing Company with offices at 1 Union square. New
York City. Later that year Laemmle went to Europe and
opened his first American independent foreign office.
Laemmle and Cochrane bought out P. A. Powers and ob-
tained control of Universal and in 1924 they moved to
new quarters. Fifth avenue and 57th street; In 1925
Universal Pictures Corporation issued the first stock to
the public and became established on the New York stock
exchange. In June, 1926, Laemmle was stricken with ap-
pendicitis on board the S. S. Berengaria and operated
upon in London. In December, 1926, he bought the
Thomas H. Ince estate near Hollywood and became a resi-
dent of California.
On the anniversary of his sixtieth birthday he was
honored by a great demonstration by all of Hollywood
under the leadership of Mary Pickford and other celebrities
of screen and stage who worked for him. "All Quiet on
the Western Front," completed in 1930, was awarded every
competitive prize offered in this country and abroad for
the Best Picture of 1930. These awards included the gold
statuette of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences, the Film Daily poll, the gold medal of the
Faculty of Arts of London, and the Photoplay Magazine
Gold Medal. In September, 1930, Laemmle became a
grandfather and "Grand-daddy Carl" took the place of
"Uncle Carl" as the Industry's affectionate nickname foi
the veteran producer. Fitting observance was made in
February, 1931, of his silver jubilee in the business, and
a bound volume of letters received from exhibitors on the
occasion was presented to him in Hollywood, the presen-
tation being made by Martin Quigley and William A.
Johnston. In connection with the silver jubilee, a biogra-
phy of Carl Laemmle, by John Drinkvvater, was published
in England by Helnemann and In America by Putnam's.
A handsomely bound volume of letters of congratulation
complied by Mr. Hays and presented by him before the
producing heads of all the companies was the climax of
this Silver Jubilee. On February 14, 1934, celebrated
his fiftieth year In America, and on May 1, after a ten
year occupancy of quarters in the Hecksher BIdg., moved
to Rockefeller Center on March 15. 1935; celebrated 20th
anniversary of the opening of Universal City. In March,
1936, resigned as president of Universal and sold Interest
in company to Standard.
LAEMMLE, CARL, JR.: Producer, b. Chicago, April 28,
1908; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; w. 130 pounds; black hair,
brown eyes; e. boarding school near New York, and Clark
School. Conceived, wrote, cast, supervised and edited
the Universal Junior Jewel Series, "The Collegians,"
starring George Lewis and featuring Dorothy Gulliver,
aa well as Hayden Stevenson of "Leather Pushers." Wai
appointed general manager. In complete charge of all pro-
duction. In 1929. Some of the photoplays made under his
direction were "Lonesome," "Broadway," "King of JazE,"
"Little Accident," "Lady Surrenders," "Dracula," "The
Spirit of Notre Dame," "Frankenstein," "Strictly Dis-
honorable," "East of Borneo," "Lonesome Broadway,"
"Heaven on Earth," "Waterloo Bridge," "Free Love"
and "Seed." He produced "All Quiet on the Western
Front," which won the Gold Medal Award of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the
year 1930, as the outstanding picture produced that year.
It also won the Photoplay gold medal as the best picture
of the year and was awarded the gold medal of the
Faculty of Arts for the Federation of the Related Arts
of Great Britain. Some of the photoplays made under
his supervision since are "Airmail," "Okay America,"
"The AH American," "Private Jones," "Only Yesterday,"
"The Invisible Man," "Imitation of Life." "Little Man.
What Now?" "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head,"
"Night Life of the Gods," "The Good Fairy." "The Bride
of Frankenstein." "Show Boat." "Remember Last Night?"
Universal. Resigned as vice-president and general manager
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in charge of production. Universal, April, 1936. Inde-
pendent producer.
LAEMMLE, CARLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAEMMLE, EDWARD: (Died April. 1937. See 1936-
37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LAEMMLE, ERNEST: Director. b. Munich, Ger-
many, September 25, 1900; p. non-professionals; e. Uni-
versity of Munich; hy. books. In film business nine years
and directed the following screen productions: "Broncho
Buster." "Prowlers of the Night," "One Man's Game,"
"Ked Clay," "Grip of the Yukon," "Hands Oft," "Range
Courage," "Phyllis of the Follies," all being Universal
aims, also "What Men Want" and foreign versions for
Universal In 1930.
LAEUTNER, ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA FARGE, OLIVER: Writer. In 1934: story "Laugh-
ing Boy," MGM. In 1935: collaborated on "Behold My
Wife," Paramount.
La FAYETTE. ANDREE: Actress. In 1935: "La
Dame aux Camslias." Les Distrlbuteurs Francais.
LAFFERTY, ROBERT C: Artist, Author, Architect,
b. Wheeling, W. Va. ; h. 6 feet; brown hair, grey eyes;
w. 180 pounds; p. Thos. H. and Eliza M.. non-profes-
slonals; e. Wheeling Grammar Schools, and with Vln-
zenzo Provedo, Rome, Italy; m. Alice M. McSherry, one
son. graduated Ohio Wesleyan Univ., 1929; hy. art, screen,
boxing, books, bridge. Has written lyrics, tableaux,
books and sketches; wrote "The New Bubalyat," "The
LafTerty Plan" Volume of epigrams, etc., designed Elks
theatre, Bluefleld, and Robinsons Grand, Clarksburg, W.
Va., as registered architect; wrote book for Piametta's
aria, Boccaccio, the epic "Acclivity," 3 act play, "And
They Found Happiness." lectured on timely topics, Omar
Khayyam, Transportation, vice-president New York Light
Opera Guild, wrote scenario from epic "Acclivity." In
1934 wrote book on engineering, "Specific Proposals for
Coordination and Cooperation," $140,000,000 transportation
projects for New York Metropolitan District.
LAGEARD, THEO.: Publicity and Advertising Man-
ager, Toeplitz Productions, London, England, b. Rhodesia,
South Africa, Nov. 29. 1905; educated at Universities of
Paris and Neuchatel. Was 18 months with London Fihns.
.Joined present company upon its foundation and was respon-
sible for publicity on "The Dictator" and "The Belovec
Vagabond."
LAGERSTROM, OSCAR: Recording. In 1933: "HI*
Private Secretary." "Ship of Wanted Men." Showmen's
Pictures. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink," "Dodsworth,"
"Beloved Enemy," UA; "Dancing Pirate," RKO-Radio.
LaGUERE. GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAHR, BERT: Actor, r. n. Irving Lashrheim. Vita-
phone Nos. 904-905. "Faint Heart"; (1931), "Flyins
High." MGM. In 1933: "Mr. Broadway," produced bj
Broadway-Hollywood Productions. In 1934: "Hizzoner,"
RKO short. In 1936: Educational short product.
LAIDLAW, BETTY: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on additional dialogue. "Enlighten Thy Daughter," Ex-
ploitation Pictures; "Inside Information," Stage and
Screen Productions. In 1935: collaborated on screen play
"The Marriage Bargain," Hollywood Exchange.
LAIDLAW, ETHAN: Actor, b. Butte, Mont.. Novem-
ber 25, 1900; h. 6 feet 1 inch; dark eyes and dark hair;
w. 180 pounds; e. Montana and Michigan. Specialized In
engineering; married; hy. football. Entered pictures in
1923. Pictures include: "Big Diamond Robbery," FBO;
Jean de Loup in "If I Were King," "The Sonora Kid,"
FBO; "Wolf's Clothing," Warners; "When Danger Calls."
Lumas; "The Big Killing," Paramount: "Laughing at
Death," "Little Savage," "Outlaw." Radio Pictures;
"Pardon My Gun," Pathe. In 1935: "Powder Smoke
Range." RKO. In 1936: "Silly Billies." "Yellow Dust,"
"Special Investigator." "Two In Revolt." RKO-Radio;
"The Sea Spoilers," U.
LAIDLAW, WILLIAM ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
LAIRD, JENNY: Actress, b. Manchester, Eng., Feb.
13, 1915; h. 5 ft. 3 in.; vv. 110 pounds; fair hair, green
eyes; p. professionals; e. Maidstone high school. Reper-
tory experience on stage, began in pictures In small parts.
Most Important roles in "Auld Lang Syne," (Fltz-
Patrick, 1936), "The House of Silence" (George King,
1937), "The Black Trunk" (Fox-British, 1937).
LAJA, MARIA: Actress. In 1936: "La Paloma,"
Casino.
LAKE, ALICE: Actress, b. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; h. 5
feet 2Vi inches; dark brown hair; eyes, one gray and one
brown; w. lOS pounds; p. Carrie Sydney and Emmett
Lake, non-professionals; hy. dancing, swimming and motion
pictures. With Kelth-Albee circuit in a one-act playlet
called "The Bobbed Hair Bandit" and also the "Mag-
nificent Liar"; (1929) "Circumstantial Evidence," Ches-
terfield; "Twin Beds," First National; "Frozen Justice"
(1929). Fox; Vitaphone No. 4200, "Dining Out." in
1934: "Glamour," Universal.
LAKE, ARTHUR: Actor, r. n. Arthur Sllverlake; b.
Corbln, Kentucky; h. 6 feet; light brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 169 pounds; p. Edith Goodwin and Arthur Silver-
lake, professionals; e. tutored by mother; hy. dogs, golf
and swimming. His first stage appearance was as a baby.
In "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and when he was three years
old he appeared In his father's act, which he continued
until he was thirteen years old. Screen activities started
In 1924 when he appeared In two pictures with Franklyn
Farnum, one of them being "When Love Is Young," for
Universal. He then signed a five year contract with
Universal. Appeared In "Harold Teen," for First Na-
tional, in "The Air Circus," for Fox, and the Juvenile
lead In "On With the Show," for Warner Bios. Then
signed with RKO, his first picture being "Dar.'S Hall,"
later In "Tanned Legs," "Cheer Up and Smile' (1929),
Fox; "She's My Weakness" (1930), Radio; "Ini_iscreet"
(1931), United Artists. In 1933: "Midshipman Jack,"
Radio. In 1935: "Orchids to You." Fox. In 1936: ap-
ne.ired in short product MGM. In 1937: "23V2 Hours
I.euve." GN.
LAKE, DAVID: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Ltd., 20 Chal-
mors Street, Sydney, Australia, b. Australia, August 5.
1898; married; e. Public schools and Technical College,
Sydney. Was In Australian Army in England and France.
Associated uitli engineering firm in N. J. Began in 1920
as sales representative. Albany and Buffalo. N. Y., with
Paramount Film Service. Subsequently sales representative.
MGM. Albany. Proceeded to Australia, June. 1925. as
eeneral sales manager for MGM, Australia and New
Zealand.
LAKE, FLORENCE: Actmss. b. Charleston, S. C.
While in her teens played In stock. Western roles In early
films. Appeared in "Through Different Eyes," (1929) and
"New Year's Eve (1929), Fox; "Possessed," "Romance,"
"Night World," "Secret Service," "Westward Passage,"
"Ladies of the ,Tury," "Spirit of Notre Dame," In 1933 In
"Midshipman Jack" (Radio), "The Sweetheart of Sigma
Phi" (Monogram). In 1934 with Edgar Kennedy In
"Average Man" comedies. Under contract to RKO. In
1035: "Two Fisted," Paramount. In 1936: RKO short
product; "To Mary — With Love," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
LAKE, HARRIET: See Ann Sothern.
LAKHTIONOVA, A.: Actress. In 1935: "Sunny Youth,"
Ukrainfllm.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
LALLY, HOWARD:
.Almanac.)
LAM. OSCAR C: Exhibitor. President and general
manager. Lam Amusement Company. Inc., DeSoto Theatre
Building. Rome. Ga. ; b. Dallas, Paulding County. Ga..
July 12. 1889; e. high school: widower. Was mechanical
engineer. Beginning In 1908. Installed mechanical and
electrical equipment In a number of small nickelodeon thea-
tres. Operated several small theatres at Dallas. Douulaa-
vllle and Carrollton, Georgia, continuing as mechanical
engineer until 1916. Jan. 1. 1916. gave up mechanical
engineering. Purchased a small theatre in Rome. Georgia,
later taking over all theatres in Rome, organizing Lam
Amusement Company, Inc.. which has acquired and oper-
ated several theatres since. Company at present time
operates the DeSoto. Bivoli and Gordon theatres In Rome.
Ga.. the Cedar and Princess theatres In Cedartown. Ga.,
the LaGrange in LaGrange, Ga., Gem in Newman, Ga.,
Fox Theatre, Piedmont. Ala., and Rockmart Theatre,
Rockmart. Ga. Affiliated with • the DeKalb Amusement
Company, operating the DeKalb and Strand Theatres. Fort
Payne, .41a., and Grand Theatre, Tallapoosa, Ga. Affiliated
with Lam -Warrenf ells Amusement Company, operating
Strand Theatre. LaFayette, Ga. Motion picture owner
for more than 20 years. Member of board of directors.
National MPTOA, representing Southeastern Theatre
Owners Association. Also member of executive committee
of MPTOA. representing associations affiliated wItVi
MPTOA from Charlotte. N. C. : Atlanta, Ga. ; Memphis.
Tenn. ; Oklahoma City, Dallas. Texas.
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LAMAC, CARL: Director. In 1936: "Frasqulla," Du
World.
LA MANCHE, BOBBIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA MARR, BARBARA: riayer. Radio and Screen, b.
New Bedford, Mass., Feb. 22, 1914; li, 5 ft. 6 in.; w.
122 pounds; brown hair and eyes; liy. horses; e. convent
school and New Bedford IHgh School. Signed WOR con-
tract in April. 19oU. On Ed Fitzgerald's Variety Show.
Melody Treasure Hunt. Heard on "Sweet Music." and
"Romance and Rhythm" programs regularly.
LA MARR. MARGARET: Actress: In 1936: "Palni
Springs," Paramount.
LAMB, EDGAR A.: Branch manager: b. Ottawa. Can..
Sept. 30, 1892; e. Ottawa College; married. Branch man-
ager Seattle for Selznick and Select Pictures, to 1924.
Assistant branch manager Film Booking OfBces. branch
manager Film Booking OfBces In Seattle, then two years
branch manager, Portland. Ore., when RKO took ovel
FBO, and last six years branch manager RKO. Seattle.
Secretary and treasurer. Northwest Film Club.
LAMB. ELGIE EDWARD: Manager and Secretary,
Bell and Howell Co., Ltd., 320 Regent Street, W-1
London; b. Dowagiac, Mich., January 21, 1892; married;
3. high school and technical college, engineering and
higher mathematics. From sales work went to race driv-
ing, aviation, then back to sales. Joined Beil and
Howell Company during World War.
LAMB, HAROLD: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play and wrote lyrics, "The Crusades," Paramount.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Tlie Plainsman,"
Paramount.
LAMBERT, EDDIE: Actor. On screen In "The Mad-
house" (1929), Eudcational-Jack White Talking Comedies;
"The Big Jewel Case" (1930), "Western Knights" (1930),
"Peace and Harmony" (1930), Educational. Mermaid
Talking Comedies; "Bitter Friends" (1930), Educational,
Tuxedo Talking Comedies; No. 4160, "Ginsberg of New-
burg," No. 4123, "The Body Slam," No. 4139, "Won to
tose," No. 702, Vltaphone; "The Dreaded Bandit,"
iCinema Attractions: "Sally of the Scandals," FBO. In
1933: "High Gear," Hollywood. In 1936-37: Educational
short product.
LAMBERT, EDWARD P.: Research director. In 1936:
"The Last of the Mohicans," UA.
LAMBERT, GLEN: Writer and Director Vltaphone
short product. b. Richmond, Va., January 28, 1896;
carried: e. Choir School of Cathedral of St. John the
Divine, New York. Began motion picture career about
1912, playing Juvenile parts for Crystal, Solas and Blo-
grapb. After acting for several years became a camera-
man. In 1918 went to Coast with C. L. Chester Produc-
tions and upon expiration of contract, wrote and directed
comedies for Fox. Later Joined Universal, where he
supervised comedies. Returned to Fox, writing and acting
for several years, and then directed Independent features
including "Heartbound" and "The Gorilla Hunt."
Joined the writing staff at Paramount's Astoria Studio
and In 1927 returned to the Coast with Bray Pictures,
where he supervised and directed several series of shorts.
Joined Vltaphone In 1930.
LAMBERT, TOM: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "Blot
Squad," Mayfair. In 1934: "The Scarlet Letter." Ma-
jestic. In 1935: "Motive for Revenge." Majestic. In
1936: "Lawless Riders," "North of Nome," Columbia.
LAMBERT, WILLIAM: Handled wardrobe for "Plea-
sure Cruise." Fox, 1933. In 1935: costumes, "One More
Spring." "The Little Colonel," "In Old Kentucky," "Red-
heads on Parade," "Welcome Home," Fox; "Way Down
East," "The Gay Deception," "Thanks a Million," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Professional Soldier," "Every
Saturday Night," "Here Comes Trouble," "Song and
Dance Man." "Little Miss Nobody." "Charlie Chan at
the Circus," "The Country Beyond," "The First Baby,"
"Human Cargo." "Educating Father." "The Crime of
Dr. Forbes," "High Tension," 20th Century-Fox.
LAMBERTON, JOHN A.: Editor, Lowell Sunday Tele-
gram, Lowell, Mass.; b. Lowell, Mass., December 14,
1873; p. David and Annie; e. Lowell High School; mar-
ried and has three children. Lowell Sunday Arena, 1892;
Lowell Morning Mail. 1894; Lowell Daily Telegram,
1907; Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, 1911-14; Lowell Sunday
Telegram since 1914.
LAMONT, CHARLES: Director. b. San Francisco,
Cal., May 5, 1898, in theatre dressing room; h. 5 feet
6 inches: brown hair and blue eyes; w. 145 pounds; e.
Lam — Lan
L'Egllse du Sacre Coeur, Paris, France, his stage train-
ing coming through three generations of show people;
m. Esteile Bradley, professional; hy. reading, fishing,
hunting and gardening. Directed "My Kid," "Bachelor
Babies," "Navy Beans," "Come to Papa," featuring Big
Boy; "Companionate Service" and "Circus Blues," fea-
turing Dorothy Devore; "Brunettes Prefer Gentlemen"
and "The Quiet Worker," featuring Jerry Drew; "Monty
of the Mounted" and "The Half Pint Hero," featuring
Lupino Lane; "Live News" and "Wild Cat Valley," fea-
turing Johnny Arthur, and "Yankee Doodle Duke," fea-
turing Ralph Graves. Joined Radio in October. 1930. In
1935: directed "The World Accuses," "Sons of Steel,"
"A Shot in the Dark," "Circumstantial Evidence," "The
Girl Who Came Back," "False Pretenses," "Tomorrow's
Youth," Monogram; "The Curtain Falls," "Lady In
Scarlet," "Happiness C.O.D.," Chesterfield; "Gigolette,"
Select. In 1936: "Bulldog Edition," Republic; "The
Little Red Schoolhouse," "The Dark Hour," "Ring Around
the Moon," Chesterfield.
LAMONT. JACK: Director of Exploitation and Adver-
tising. Standard Pictures Distributing Co. ; b. Bay City.
Mich., July 7, 1906; e. Junior College, Bay City, Mich.
Manager in Butterfleld Circuit, Woodward Theatre Circuit,
Titus Theatre Circuit. Owner, operator, chain in Wis-
consin. With Universal, iiome office. Manager and super-
visor. Fox, West Coast Theatre Circuit.
LAMONT, MOLLY: Actress, b. South Africa, 1911; 5
feet 4 inches; w. 120 pounds; dark hair and eyes. Stage
experience as a dancer. Entered films through film con-
test sponsored by "Outspan," South African weekly per-
iodical. On screen In "My Wife's Family," "The
House Opposite." "Lucky Girl," "My Wife's Mother"
(1932). In 1931: "Dr. Josser K. C." "Strictly Busi-
ness." Then "Brother Alfred," "Josser on the River,"
"The Last Coupon" (1932). All B.I.P. "Irish Hearts"
and "Wedding Anniversary," a dramatic short subject.
Signed by RKO to appear In Hollywood. In 1934: "No
Escape," Warner Bros., Ltd. In 1935: "Jalna," "Another
Pace," RKO. In 1936: "Muss 'Em TJp." "Mary of
Scotland," RKO-Radio; "The Jungie Princess." Para-
mount. In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
LAMONT, SONNY: Actor and dancer, b. New York
City, Sept. 22, 1909; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; blond hair and
brown eyes; w. 270 pounds; p. professional. Joined parents'
vpudeville act at 16. Was on Fanchon and Marco circuit.
Toured United States and Canada. Teamed with sister in
vaudeville as Alice and Sonny Lamont. Does acrobatic
dancing, wire walking and saxophone playing. In 1935:
■Old Man Rhythm," RKO.
LAMOUR. DOROTHY: Actress, b. Dec. 10, 1914, New
Orleans, La.; p. Carmen Lamour; e. public, high and
Spence's Business School, h. 5 ft. 5 in. : w. 117 lbs. ;
blue gray eyes and is brunette. Was "Miss New Or-
leans" in 1931. Sang on number of radio programs.
In 1936: appeared in "The Jungle Princess." Paramount.
and Paramount shqrj product. In 1937: "Swing High,
Swing Low," "College Holiday," Paramount.
LAMPERTI, FRANK A.: Secretary-treasurer, General
Service Studios, Inc., 6625 Romaine Street, Hollywood,
Cal.; b. West Berlin, Vt., March 17, 1897; e. University
of Vermont; Ensign Pilot, U. S. Naval Aviation 1918-19;
Sr. Auditor, Western Electric, 1920-28; General Auditor
Electrical Research Products, Inc., 1928-33.
LAN, EDITH: Chinese actress, b. United States. 29
years ago; h. 5 feet 1 inch; black hair and black eyes;
w. 95 pounds; e. school and training school. Six years
in pictures. Films include "China Seas," MGM, In 1935.
In 1936: "The Leathernecks Have Landed," Republic.
LANCASTER, ALGER: General Manager, Lancaster
Productions and Booking Office, Inc., Tulane Theatre Bldg.,
New Orleans, La.; b. Brownwood, Texas, August 27, 1896;
e. public school. 1910, usher, Marlowe Theatre, Jackson,
Tenn. ; 1915-18, manager and lessee. Star Theatre, Joplln,
Mo., Broadmour Theatre, Kansas City, Mo., ShefBeld
Opera House, Sheffield, Ala. ; also producer of Lancaster's
Kevue, Allied Comedy Co. Jolly High Flyers; co-owner
and producer Lasses White Minstrel and possibly 45 other
units. Secretary -Treasurer, Tulane and Crescent Theatres.
LANCE. LEON 0.: Agent, b. Austria, Aug. 21. 1897:
p. Austrian; e. Vienna. Austria. First experience on stage
at 14 as actor. Entered production in Vienna. Brought a
Viennese production to New York. Owner of Leon O.
Lance Agency, handling talent.
LANCE. LILA:
UA-20th Century.
Actress. In 1935: "Clive of India,"
LANCH ESTER, ELSA: Actress, b. London, England;
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h. 5 feet iVz Inches; red hair; m. Charles Laughton. Has
acted in London and New York. When ib. aiarted tne
Children's Theatre in London. Acted in London and
New York with her husband. First British film was
■The Constant Nymph," silent version, followed by others,
both silent and talkers including Anne of Cleves in
"The Private Life ot Henry VIII" lU3:i, London Films.
In 1935: "David Copperfleld," "Naughty Marietta," MGM,
and "The Bride of Frankenstein," Universal. In 1930:
"The Ghost Goes West," "Kcmbrandt." UA-London Films.
LANDAICHE, ERNEST V.: Branch Manager. Fox
Film Corporation, New Orleans, La.; b. New Orleans,
La., September 20. 1895; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. K.
V. Landalche; e. grammar and high school. Banking for
one year; 1915, poster clerk. General Film Co.; 191B,
booking clerk. Triangle Film Co.; 1917-18, U. S. Naval
Air Forces, 18 months overseas; 1919-20, head booker.
Paramount Corp.; 1920-31, assistant manager Fox Film,
New Orleans; 1929, operated Fox Theatre, Alexandria, La.;
returned 1930 to Fox Film, New Orleans, as salesman;
1931-32, branch manager. Fox Films, Charlotte, N, C. ;
transferred to New Orleans, as branch manager. Fox
Film, In 1932.
LANDE, IRVING: Producer, b. New York City, July
14, 1906; p. Sam and Hannah Lande; e. New York Uni-
versity graduate; married. Producer of plays include
"Carnival," "The Crooks' Convention," "Two Seconds."
and others. Member of editorial board at Paramount
studios, 1933.
LANDERS, LEW: Director, b. New York City, Jan. 2.
1901; h. 5 ft. 5 In.; w. 135 pounds; brown hair and
eyes; married; hy. sports; e. high school and college.
Directed "The Raven," "Stormy," "Parole," U; "Without
Orders," "Night Waitress." "They Wanted To Marry,"
"The Man Who Found Himself," RKO.
LANDERS, W. L.: Exhibitor. Landers Theatre.
(formerly the Gem). BatesviUe Amusement Company; b.
BatesvlUe. Ark., Jan. 24. 1883; e. high school graduate;
married. Was In transfer business. From October. 1908.
until present has been an exhibitor, except for one year,
four months on road for Pathe film exchange. Little Rock.
Ark.. 1919-1920.
LANDGUT, INGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LANDI. ELISSA: Actress, r.n. Klizabeth Marie Zanardl-
Landl; b. Venice, Italy, December 6, 1904. h. 5 feet 5
inches; green eyes and red-gold hair; w. 118 pounds; div.
J. C. Lawrence; hy. walking, motoring, horseback riding.
Has had stage experience. Entered films in London In
1928. Pictures include: "Bolivar," "Underground."
"London," "Knowing Men," "The Price of Things,"
"The Inseparables" (in England), "Sin" (in Sweden and
Germany), "The Parisian" (in France), "Body and Soul,"
"Always Goodbye," "Wicked," "The Yellow Ticket,"
"The Devil's Lottery." "The Woman In Room 13," "A
Passport to Hell." Fox; (1933) "Sign of the Cross,"
Paramount; "The Masquerader," United Artists; 'War-
rior's Husband." "I Loved You Wednesday," Fox; "By
Candlelight," Universal. In 1934: "Man of Two Worlds."
RKO; "The Count of Monte Crlsto." United Artists-
Reliance; "The Great Flirtation," "Enter Madame."
Paramount; "Sisters Under the Skin." Columbia Pictures.
In 1935: "Without Regret," Paramount. In 1936: "The
Amateur Gentleman," UA; "Mad Holiday," "After the
Thin Man," MGM.
LANDICK, OLYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LANDIS. CULLEN: Actor, b. Nashville, Tenn.; h. 5
feet 6 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 145 pounds;
e. Nashville, Tenn. Stage experience with Morosco.
Screen work with Goldwyn, American, Metro-Graf, Vita-
graph, Hodklnson, Metro, Universal, Paramount, FBO,
First National. Warner. Schulberg, Rayart. Columbia.
Ginsberg, Hartford Productions. State Rights, Lumas,
Stahl, Krolbar, First Division, Anchor, Tlffany-Stahl.
Pictures include: "Lights of New York," Warner; "The
Devil's Skipper," Tlffany-Stahl; "The Broken Mask,"
Anchor; "Finnegan's Ball." First Division; "A Midnight
Adventure." Rayart; "Little Wild Girl," Trinity.
LANDIS, GEORGE: Branch Manager. With Fox in
Indianapolis since 1923 as salesman, sales manager, and
since 1927 has been branch manager.
LANDIS, JESSIE ROYCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
LAN DOW, M. S. : President, Philadelphia Film Board
of Trade, b. Philadelphia. Pa., 1914. Started as exhibitor,
Bristol. Pa. ; 1920, sold out and entered Paramount ex-
change, Philadelphia; 1925, manager. Universal, Philadel-
phia. Returned to e.xlilbltlon Held, 1929, with Appei:
Amusement Company, York, Pa. District manager, Phila-
delphia, Pittsburgh and Washington, Universal. Becamt
exchange manager, Philadelphia territory. Served or
Philadelphia committee during life of the Arbitratioi
Board. Is 32nd degree Mason.
LANDY. GEORGE: (See 1938-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LANE, ALLAN: Actor, b. Mishawaka. Ind. ; h. 0 ft.
w. 190 lbs.; brown hair, blue eyes; e. public and high
school and Notre Dame; h. golf, football and baseball.
Professional football player, photographic illustrator, and
appeared on the stage. His pictures include: "Not Quite
Decent," Fox; "Forward Pass," First National; "Glove
in the Rough," and "Madam Satan." In 1936: "Stow-
away," 20th Century-Fox.
LANE, BOBBY: In 1935: Universal short product.
LANE, BURTON: Song writer, r. n. Burton Levy; b.
New Y'ork City. Feb. 2, 1912; e. Clark School and Com-
merce High School; m. Marion Seamon. In 1934 col-
laborated on music and lyrics of "Bottoms Up," Fox;
collaborated on music and lyrics for "Strictly Dynamite,"
RKO. In 1935 collaborated on songs of "Folies Bergere."
United Artists-20th Century; collaborated on music, "Reck-
less," "Here Comes the Band, " MGM. In 1936: col-
laborated on music and songs "Hideaway Girl," "College
Holiday," Paramount. In 1937 : collaborated on songs
"Swing High, Swing Low," "Her Husband Lies," Para-
mount.
LANE, CECiLE MAL'DEVON: Movie Editor, The
Wisconsin News, Milwaukee^ Wis.; b. Odessa, Russia, Oct.
3, 1910; p. .Sara and Joseph Kinovsky; e. high school.
Spent eight years on Wisconsin News. Has conducted
radio program at Station WISN in Milwaukee under name
of Cecile Lane. Worked two years on Milwaukee Leader,
editorial department. Woman's Page and general. Became
motion picture critic and amusement editor of the Wis-
consin News.
LANE, CHARLES: Actor. h. 6 feet 1 Inch; gra.v
hair ana brown eyes; w. 180 pounds; e. high and prep
schools. Twenty-live years' stage experience under the
management of Charles Frohman, David Belasco, Klaw an**
Erlanger, Arthur Hopkins, Shuberts. Screen work wlKb
Essanay, Famous Players, Cosmopolitan. Whitman BeE
nett. Norma Talmadge. Associated Exhibitors, Inspiration,
Metro-Goldwyn, First National, Lee-Bradford, Fox, Para-
mount, Universal. United Artists. Pictures Include: "The
Whirlwind of Youth." "Barbed Wire." "Service for
Ladles," Paramount; "Married Alive," Pox; "Sadit
Thompson." United Artists; "Saturday's Children," FN
In 1935: "Here Comes the Band," MGM; "Two for
Tonight," Paramount. In 1936: "The Milky Way," Para-
mount: "Neighborhood House." MGM; "The Crime of
Dr. Forbes." "36 Hours to Kill," 20th Century-Fox;
"Ticket to Paradise," Republic. In 1937: "We're on
the Jury." RKO-Radio,
LANE. EMILY: Actress, r.n. Emily Joyner; b. June
20. 1917. Portsmouth, Va. ; h. 5 feet iVi inches; w.
116 pounds; blue eyes and blonde hair; p. non -profes-
sional; hy. planting flowers. Did Little Theatre work
in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. Before entering pictures
sang with Tommy Tucker's orchestra and later with Eddie
Duchin. Signed by Universal.
LANE, LENITA: Actress, b. Parnassus. Pa.; h. 5 fee
4 Inches; w. 120 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; e
Pittsburgh Grammar School and Mount Mercy Academy
Stage experience in "Kept," "Spring Cleaning," "Penn;
Arcade" and many others. Played In Vlfaphone No
1094-95, "The Compliments of the Season." Signet
Paramount contract. In 1934: "We're Rich Again," RKO.
In 1935: "Women Must Dress," Monogram; "The Gay
Deception," 20th Century-Fox.
LANE, LOLA: Actress, b. Indianola, Iowa; e. Simp
son College, specializing In science, music and languages;
h. 5 feet 2 inches: w. 117 pounds; light hair, violet eyes-,
hy. tennis. In vaudeville and musical comedy. Entered
pictures in 1928 after Ben StolofT, director, discovered her
playing opposite George Jessel in "The War Song" In
New York. Pictures include: Alice Woods in "Speak-
easy" (1929). Fox; "Fox Movietone Follies" (1929);
Joan Anders in "Girl From Havana" (1929), Fox; Mar-
jorie Lorraine In "Let's Go Places" (1930), Fox. In
1933: "Public Stenographer," Showmen's Pictures. In
1934: "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released
as feature by Majestic. In 1935: "Murder on a Honey-
moon," RKO; "Alias Mary Dow," "His Night Out."
Universal; "Death from a Distance," Chesterfield. In
1937: "Marked Woman," WB.
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LANE, LUPINO: Actor, r. n. Henry Lane; b. Lon-
don, England, June 16, 1892; h. 5 feet 3 inches; dark
brown hair and eyes; w. 135 pounds: p. Charlotte and
Henry Lane, professionals; e. Worthing and London,
England, and has family stage training which has been
handed down through generations; m. Violet Blythe, pro-
fessional; hy. writing, reading, music, swimming, squash
and collecting old theatrical bills. His stage career
started at the age of seven, and In the years following he
played in all the principal cities of the world, starring
In Paris, London, New Yorfe and Berlin. His favorite
part is that of Koko in "The Mikado." He also played
the Shubert theatre in New York; 18 months In the
Ziegfeld Follies; four years as the principal comedian at
the Empire theatre, London; three years at the London
Hippodrome; and three years at the London Pavilion. For
five years he was acting manager as well as director and
author of several Julian Wylle productions, and the princi-
pal comedian for Sir Alfred Butt for five years. On the
stage about 27 years, and is a member of one of the
oldest theatrical families in the world. He has had eight
years screen experience, starting in D. W. GrlCfith's
"Isn't Life Wonderful." and has appeared In several
feature comedies for Fox, and in Educational's two-reel
comedies. Appeared in 1929 In a series of talking come-
dies for Educational and "The Love Parade," Para-
mount: "Ship Mates." "Buying a Gun," "Fireproof,"
"Purely Circumstantial," Educatlonal-Lupino Lane Come-
dies; Vltaphone Nos. 3890-6, "Evolution of the Dance";
In 1930 in "Bride of the Regiment," First National;
"Golden Dawn," Warner Bros. 1931-32 in London In
pictures. Directing for B. I. P. studios at Elstree,
Powers Pictures distributor, and has made "Love Lies,"
"The Love Race," "Old Spanish Customers" and "The
Maid of the Mountains."
LANE, MURRAY, AND HIS HARMONIACS: Har-
monica band. In 1935: Universal short product.
LANE, NORA: Actress, b. Chester, m. ; h. 5 feet 5
Inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 125 pounds; e.
puMlc schools of St. Louis. Mo. ; hy. picture shows. Screen
career: "Jesse James," "Kit Carson," "The Pioneer
Scout," "A Night of Mystery," "Marquis Preferred,"
"Sunset Pass" (1929), Paramount; "Flying U Ranch,"
"Texas Tornado," FBO; "Gun Runner," Tiffany-Stahl ;
Mary Keiver in "The Lawless Legion" (1929), First
National; Emily Goodell In "Masked Emotions" (1929),
Fox; nurse In "One Hysterical Night" (1929), TTnlversal;
"Marquis Preferred" (1929) ; "Cohens and Kellys in
Atlantic City" (1929), Universal; Marcia In "Sally"
(1930), First National; "Night Work," Pathe; Emily
Parkinson In "Lucky Larkin" (1930), Universal; "Rain
or Shine" (1930), Columbia; "Leather Pushers" (series).
Universal; "Madame Satan" (1930), MGM; In 1931:
"King of the Wild" (serial) ; "That's News to Me,"
Pathe: "Young Sinners," Fox; "Over the Hill," Pox;
"Wicked," Fox: "Cisco Kid," Fox: "Dance Team," Fox;
"Disorderly Conduct," Fox. In 1934: "Jimmy the Gent."
Warner.
LANE. RICHARD: Actor. b. Price, Wis.; e. high
school; h. 5 ft. 11 hi.; w. 175 lbs.; blue e.ves and brown
hair. Appeared on stage in George White's Scandals
and others. In 1937: ■'The Outcasts of Poker Flat." RKO.
LANFIELD, SIDNEY: Director. b. Chicago, HI.,
April 20, 1899: e. University of Chicago; h. 6 feet; w.
155 pounds; black hair, brown eyes; m. Shirley Mason,
professional, and has daughter. Sheila Mary Lanfleld.
Went into vaudeville; member of first Jazz band ever
organized: engaged at Reisenweber's In New York; signed
contract as "gag" man with Fox West Coast Studios.
Writer for Fox. In 1930: "Cheer Up and Smile." Fox.
In 1931; '"Three Girls Lost." "Hush Money," Fox.
Directed "Dance Team." "Society Girl." "Hat Check
Girl," Fox, January. 1932. In 1933: "Broadway Bad,"
Fox. In 1934: "Moulin Rouge." "The Last Gentleman."
UA-20th Century. In 1935: "Hold 'Em Yale." Paramount;
"Red Salute." UA-Reliance. In 1936: "King of Bur-
lesnue." "Sing, Baby, Sing," "Half-Angel," "One in a
Million," 20th Century-Pox. In 1937: "Wake Up and
Live," 20th Century-Fox.
LANG, CHARLES: Cameraman. In 1933: "A Bed-
time Story," "Gambling Ship," "The Way to Love,"
"Cradle Sone." Paramount. In 1934: "Death Takes a
Holiday." "We're Not Dressing." "She Loves Me Not."
"Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," Paramount. In 1935:
"Mississippi," "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Peter Ibbet-
son." Paramount. In 1936: "Desire," Paramount.
LANG, EUGENE J.: Vice-president, Danubia Distrib-
uting Corp., Vice-president. Corvin Modern Playhouse, Inc..
Secretary, SRC Corp. b. Hungary. March 17, 1897:
e. graduated from college in Budapest. Newspaper editor;
theatre manager.
LANG, FRITZ: Director, b. Vienna, Austria, Dec. 5,
1890; p. Anton and Paula Lang, father an architect: e.
Vienna: Realschule, College of Technical Sciences;
Academy of Graphic Arts. Studied painting under teach-
ers in Vienna, Munich and Paris; not married; hy. collect-
ing art objects of South Seas, Africa, China, Japan. Has
traveled all over the world. Was a painter. In World
War, in Austrian Army. Wounded three times, decorated
four times. Began to write short stories and scenarios
while in hospital. Engaged by Erich Pommer for DECLA
in Berlin. Films include "The Weary Death," 1921;
"Dr. Mabuse the Gambler." "The Nibelungs," Metropo-
lis," Ufa; "The Spy," "The Girl in the Moon," Fritz
Lang Film G.M.B.H., Berlin, all silent. Talking pictures
include "M" Foremco Pictures, 1933; "The Last Will
of Dr. Mabuse," Nero Film; "Lillom," Fox-Erich Pom-
mer, 1935. In 1936: "Fury," MGM. In 1937: "You
Only Live Once," UA.
LANG, HARRY: Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
LANG, HOWARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "This
Day and Age," Paramount. In 1934: "The Witching
Hour," Paramount; "Born to Be Bad," United Artists-
20th Century. In 1935: "Mystery Woman," Fox; "Bar 20
Rides Again," Paramount. In 1936: "Call of the Prairie,"
Paramount.
LANG, J. C: Exhibitor. Lang's Community Theatre,
Hazelton. Pa., independent; b. Bellaire, Ohio, November
29. 1889; e. college. Musical comedy, burlesque.
LANG, JEANIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LANG, JUN'E: Actress. Former screen name. Jane
Vlaskek. b. Minneapolis, Minn.; h. 5 feet. 3% inches;
albino hair and blue eyes; w. 104 pounds; e. public
schools of Minneapolis and Holly^vood; hobbles include
airplanes and ballroom dancing. Was dancer In semi-
professional performances, entertainer in clubs, and ap-
peared in "The Temptations of 1930," Los Angeles. Sang
and danced In vaudeville, appeared in prologues to
musical comedies, and had parts in revues. Appeared in
comedies at Christie studios. Played in "Young Sinners."
"Chandu the Magician," "I Loved You Wednesday," Fox.
Enrolled In Fox studio dramatic school. In 1934 in "The
Man Who Dared." "Music In the Air. In 1935: "Bonnie
Scotland," MGM. In 1936: "Every Saturday Night."
"Captain January." "The Country Doctor," "The Road
To Glory," "White Hunter," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Nancy Steele is Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
LAffG, MATHESON: Autnor. manager and director, b.
Montreal, Canada, May 15, 1879 ; son of Rev Gavin Lang,
cousin of the Archbishop of Canterbury; m. Hutin Brltton;
e. at Inverness College and St. Andrew's University. Made
his first London stage appearance In 1900. Has appeared
with such famous persons as Lilly Langtry and Ellen Terry;
toured extensively In the United States. Canada. Africa.
India and the Far East and has played a varied repertory
of distinguished parts, including Romeo, Hamlet. Jlacbeth.
Shylock, Othello, Benedick, the Stranger In "The Passing
of the Third Floor Back," Matathlas in "The Wandering
Jew." Charles and Joseph Surface In "The School for
Scandal." Pancho Lopez in "The Bad Man, ' and the
title roles in "Mr. Wu," and "Jew Suss." He managed
his own company in 1915 and 1918. Wrote the adaptation
of "The Purple Mask," In which he also appeared, and
has collaborated and acted in "Carnival." Since 1916
has been identified with motion pictures. Among his early
films are "The Merchant of Venice," "Mr. Wu," 'Car-
nival," "The Wandering Jew," "The Ware Case, Dick
Turpln." "The Chinese Bungalow." "White Slippers,
'The King's Highway," "The Guns of Loos." "The Blue
Peter. Among his most recent pictures have been: In
1929 in "The Scarlet Devil" and "The Triumph of the
Scarlet Pimpernel," World Wide: in 1934: "Channel
Crossing." "Little Friend." GB: "The Great Defender, '
BIP. In 1935: "Fire Over England." UA.
LANG. WALTER: Director. b. Memphis, Tenn.,
August 10, 1898: h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 188
pounds; e. University of Tennessee; hy. tennis. No stage
experience. Directed "The Earth Woman," "College
Hero," "Elegy," "Shadows of the Past." "The Night
Flyer," "Sally of Our Alley" and (1929) "Spirit of
Youth," "Big Fight," "Cock o' the Walk," "Hello
Sister," "Brothers," "Costello Case," In 1930. In 1931:
"Women Go On Forever," "Hell Bound," "Command
Performance," Tiffany. In 1932: "No More Orchids."
Columbia. In 1933: "Warrior's Husband." "Meet the
Baron." MGM. In 1934: "The Party's Over," "Whom
the Gods Destroy," Columbia; "The Mighty Barnum,"
20th Century. In 1935: "Carnival," Columbia; "Hoo-
ray for Love," RKO. In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast, '
Universal.
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LANG &. HEALY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LANGAN, JACK: Brancli Manager, Denver. Col. b.
Kansas City, Mo., September 2. 1894; e. Sweeney's School
of Engineering. Business experience with city of Kansas
City, the Morris Packing Co., Columbia Steel Products
Co. In the film industry with Select, Standard Film and
Warner. With Universal since 1929.
LANGAN. JOHN: Director, b. Boston, Mass.. Febru-
ary 25, 1902; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Clare Martha Dawes, non-profes-
sional; e. Notre Dame College: hobbies include horse-
back riding and yachting. 12 years stage experience In
the New York theatre as assistant stage manager, stage
manager and director. Among the productions are:
••Americans All." "The Depths." "Crime." "The Boad
to Bome." ••Easy Virtue." '•Antony and Cleopatra."
"Upstairs and Down." "The Ladder." "Borneo and Juliet"
and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." He directed the revue,
••The Little Show," for Brady and Wlman at the Music
Box theatre of New York. Co-directed for the screen
"The Kibitzer," "Darkened Booms," "Sarah and Son,"
"The Light of Western Stars," Paramount. Signed Para-
mount contract.
LANGAN, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-ilmanac.)
LANGOON. HARRY: Actor, b. Council Bluffs. Iowa,
•lune 15. 1884; brown hair and blue eyes; m. Mabel
Sheldon; hy. golf. Stage experience includes musical
comedy, stock and vaudeville. Produced "Johnny's New
Car." Screen experience began with Mack Sennett. mak-
ing a series of two-reel silent comedies. For First Na-
tional he appeared In "The Strong Man," "Long Pants.''
••Tramp. Tramp. Tramp." "Heart Trouble," "Three's a
Crowd." and "The Chaser." For Boach In "Sky Boy,''
"Skirt Shy." "Hotter Than Hot." "The Fighting Par-
son." "The Big Kick": In 1930 in "The Head Guy."
••The Shrimp," 'The King," MGM-Harry Langdon, Hal
Roach Comedies. Appeared In "Hallelujah I'm B Bum"
(1933). United Artists; (1932-33) in Mermaid Comedies,
Educational release, and Paramount short product; "My
Weakness," Fox. In 1935: Columbia short product.
LANGDON. LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LANGE, ARTHUR: Musical Director. In 1933: "Best
of Enemies." "Life in the Baw." "Smoky," "Jimmy and
Sally." Fox. In 1934: "Frontier Marshal." "Orient Ex-
press," "Stand Up and Cheer." Fox. In 1935: "One
.More Spring." ■•The Little Colonel." "Doubting Thomas,"
•'The Daring Young Man," "Under the Pampas Moon,"
"Orchids to You." Fox; "Thanks a Million," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. In 1936: "It Had to Happen." "Girl's Dor-
mitory." "Under Your Spell," "Banjo on My Knee,"
20th Century-Fox; "The Great Ziegfeld," MGM; "The
Magnificent Brute." U. In 1937: "On the Avenue." 20th
Century-Fox.
LANGE. ERICH: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "The
Golden Goal," Bavaria Films; "Hallo. Hallo hier spricht
Berlin"; "Die unsichtbare Front"; "SchifT ohne Hafen."
Ariel! "Das Lied der Sonne," Itala; "SOS Iceberg."
Universal. In 1934: "Abenteuer im Sudexpress," B. N.
Film; "Begine." In 1935: "Pappl," Lloyd.
LANGE, FREDERICK W.: General foreign representa-
tive for Continental Europe. Paramount Pictures, Inc.,
New York: b. Elberfeld. Germany. Aug. 3, 1889; e. high
school, and Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Telephone
tralHe engineer. E.xport manager Fox Film Corporation;
managing director of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Para-
mount International Corporation. General foreign repre-
sentative for Continental Europe.
LANGE, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LANGE. SAMUEL: Costumes. In 1936: "The Lone
Wolf Returns." "The Music Goes 'Round." "You May
Be Next," "And So They Were Married," "Devil's
Squadron," Columbia.
LANGFORD. FRANCES: Singer-Actress. b. Lake-
land, Florida; h. 5 feet 3 inches: dark brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 101 pounds: p. 'Vasco and Anna Lang-
ford, non-professionals: e. high school and Southern Col-
lege; hy. candid camera pictures and radio scripts. Stage
experience in vaudeville, night clubs and national radio
programs. In 1935: collaborated on lyrics and appeared
in "Every Night at Eight," and appeared in "Collegiate,"
both Paramount: appeared in "Broadway Melody of 1936,"
MGM. In 1936: "Palm Springs." Paramount; "Born
to Dance. ■■ MGM; "The Hit Parade," Republic.
LANGLEY, BRYAN: Lighting expert to British In-
ternational Pictures. London, b. London, Dec. 29. 1909;
married: e. Wellington School: whole business career In
aims. Joined H. B. Parkinson Productions at Christmas,
1926, acting as assistant cameraman, negative cutter and
news reel photographer; chief cameraman on eight quota
silents. With talkers, worked for B.I. P., Gainsborough
and others. For BIP: 'Someone at the Door," '•Full
Tilt." "Double Error," '•The Limping MaiL." '•No Es-
cape": •Kathleen Mavourneen." Argyle; "The Lilac
Domino," GraftonCapitol; "French Leave," Pathe.
LANGLEY, NOEL: Writer. In 1937: wrote screen play
■•Maytime,' MGM.
LANGSNER. CLARA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LANIA, LOO: Writer. In 1936: Handled adaptation
of "A Woman Alone," General film.
LANNING, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
LANNING, REGGIE: Cameraman. In 1936: collabo-
rated on photography, "The Return of Jimmy "Valentine,
"Laughing Irish Eyes," "The Harjpester." Republic.
LAN NGN, JAMES A.: Motion picture art director.
Blaine-Thompson Co. b. New York City; e. New York
School of Fine and Applied Arts. Art Students League
Formerly art director of United Advertising Agency and
George L. Dyer Co.
LANSINGER. JOHN M." Writers' agent. J. M. Lan-
singer, Inc., Guaranty Bldg. ; b. Millersville, Pa., Sept.
10, 1892; e. Pennsylvania State Normal School, 1911:
Franklin and Marshall. 1914; married and has two chil-
dren. Jack and Joan; hy. tennis and golf. Associated
with number of publishers. Owner and publisher of
(":ollege Humor, 1921-1933, also published Real Detective
and other magazines. Started agency in Holly^vood. Octo-
ber, 1935. Represent writers of eight New York literary
agents. Associate Dorothy Ann Blank, who was six years
on editorial staff of Red Book, eight years with College
Humor.
LANTE. DIANE: Actress. In 1936: "The Wedding
March." Franco- American Sales; "H Be Burlone," Nuovo
.Mondo.
LANTZ, WALTER: Producer of Animated Cartoons, b.
New Bochelle. N. Y.. April 27, 1899; married; e. high
school; m Dons Uollister. Five years as animator of
cartoons for W. B. Hearst. This series consisted of
"Katzenjamer Kids." "Happy Hooligan." "Maude the
Mule." "Krazy Kat." and "Jerry on th« Job." One year
animating "Mutt and Jeff" cartoons. Five years as
director of cartoons for J. R. Bray, with the several
series "Col. Heeza Uar," "Dinky Doodle" and Pete
the Pup " Two years as gag man on two-reel comedies
for Mack Sennett, Hal Boach and Universal. Eight years
as director and producer of Universal cartoons, ' Oswald
the Babbit." "Pooch the Pup" and color series titled
•'Cartune Classics." Also produced color cartoon in sound
which appeared ip opening of Paul Whiteman "King of
Jazz." In 1936 became independent producer for the
New Universal, producing two series of cartoons: "Oswald
Babbit" and "Meany Miny Moe."
LANVIN. JEANNE: Designer. In 1935: costumes, "La
Dame aux Camelias," Les Distributeurs Francais.
LANZI. FULVIA: Player. In 1936: "Squadrone Bianco"
("White Squadron"), E.N.I.C.
LAPAIRE, LEO: Writer. In 1937: wrote novel and
prepared adaptation of '•The Eternal Mask," Mayer-
Burstyn.
LAPIN, B.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on scenario
"A Son of Mongolia," Amkino.
LAPIS, JOSEPH: Sound. In 1936: "Dracula's Daugh-
ter," ••Crash Donovan," Universal.
LA PLANTE, LAURA: Actress, b. St. Louis, Mo.,
November 1, 1904; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 118 pounds; e. San Diego high school, and
received her stage training in amateur theatricals; div.
William Seiter; m. Irving Asher, Warner producer.
Entered pictures In 1919 for Christie comedies with Neal
Burns. Among her pictufes: "Home, James," "Bewart
of Widows." "Butterflies in the Bain." "The Cat and
the Canary," "Love Thrill," "Silk Stockings," "Finden
Keepers," "Thanks for the Buggy Bide" and many others,
all for Universal, including "Show Boat," in 1929 In
••Scandal," "The Last Warning," "Hold Tour Man":
and in "Captain of the Guard' (1930), "The King of
Jazz"; (1931), "Sea Ghost." Peerless. In 1933: "Her
Imaginary Lover" and "The Girl In Possession." In 1934-
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35: "The Church Mouse," and "Man of the Moment,"
all Warner-FN. In British pictures.
LAPRESLE, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LARABEE, LOUISE: Actress. In 1935: "Every Night
at Eight," Paramount.
LARDNER, RING W. JR.: Writer, Selznick Inter-
national, b. Chicago, Aug. 19, 1915; married; p. Ring
W. and Ellis A. : e. Phillips Academy and Princeton
Univ. Was reporter on New York Daily Mirror. Publicity
writer. Selznick International.
LA RENO, DICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
LARGAY, RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LARKIN, EDDIE: Actor. In 1935: "Bright Lights,"
FN.
LARKIN, JOHN: Actor. Appeared in Barber Johns
Boy" (1930), Warner Bros. In 1933: "Black Beauty,"
Monogram; "Day of Reckoning," MGM. In 1934: "The
Witching Hour," 1935: "Mississippi," both Paramount.
In 1935: "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal. In 1936:
"Frankie and Johnnie," Republic; "Hearts Divided," WB.
LARKIN, JOHN FRANCIS: In 1933 wrote story of
"Customer's Girl," which was released by First National
as "She Had to Say Yes"; screen play and added dialogue.
"Ladies Must Love," Universal. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "The Mandarin Mystery," Republic; wrote
original story "Mind Your Chvn Business," Paramount.
LARKIN, MARK: Director of publicity, Mary Pick-
ford and others; b. Snelllng. Cal., Sept. 16, 1888: h. 5
feet 10 Vi inches; w. 160 pounds; gray eyes, blond hair; p.
Frank and Catherine Larkln; e. public school and Cali-
fornia scliool of mechanical arts; also Wilmerding School
of Industrial arts, both private schools in San Francisco;
m. Hazel Crow Larkin; three children, one girl and two
boys. Thirteen years In newspaper work. VVas publicity
director for Mayflower Photoplay Corporation, which made
"The Miracle Man"; for one year Western editor of
Photoplay magazine. Has also written some fiction. For
two years was publicity director for Association of Motion
Picture Producers, in Hollywood.
LA ROCQUE, ROD: Actor, b. Chicago, 111.. Novembei
29, 1898; h. 6 feet, 3 inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 175 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. New York, Chicago
and Omaha; m. Vilma Banky, professional; hy. horses,
golf. On the stage In Chicago, New York, Omaha. Lon-
don and Paris. Entered pictures in 1919 and has ap-
peared In the following: "Gigolo," "Resurrection," "Ten
Commandments," "Fighting Eagl|." and for Pathe "Hold
Em Yale," "Stand and Deliver," "Captain Swagger,"
and the "Love Pirate" for Radio Pictures; in 1929 In
"Man and the Moment," First National; "The One
Woman Idea." Fox; "Our Modern Maidens." MGM: "The
Locked Door." "One Romantic Night" (1930), United Ar-
tists. In 1933: "S.O.S. Iceberg," Universal. In 1935:
"Mystery Woman," Fox; "Frisco Waterfront," Republic.
In 1936: "Preview Murder Mystery," "Till We Meet
Again," Paramount.
LA ROSA, JUAN: Publisher, producer, and editor,
Argentina: b. Milan. Italy, Oct. 27, 1898; dark hair and
dark eyes ; e. high school graduate. Started career as
newspaperman. Edited Album Cinematograflco. film fan
publication, 1919. In 1926. founded Revista del Exhi-
bidor. sliowbusiness magazine. In 1934 founded Productora
Argentina de Films (P.A.F. ). film producing company.
LaROUX, CARIMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA ROY. RITA: Actress, r. n. Ina Stuart; b. Paris,
France, October 2. 1907 ; p. Sir James Stuart. Ran away
from her home In Alberta. Canada, after the death of
her father when she was thirteen years old and obtained
a minor part in a stock company where she remained for
three years, touring Canada and the Northwest. After a
successful trial at designing clothes she went to Portland
to return to the stage. On screen in "Dynamite." "The
Love Trap." "Fashion In Love," and "The Delightful
Roeue." Then she was given a long term contract with
RKO. In 1930 appeared In "Lilies of the Field." First
National: "Conspiracy." Radio Pictures; "Sin Takes a
Holiday." Pathe: "Check and Double Check." "Leather-
necking," Radio Pictures; "The Gay Diplomat." Radio-
"Chiselers of Hollywood." "The Holy Terror." Fox;
"While Paris Sleeps," Fox; "The Yellow Ticket." Fox:
also in "Sinners In the Run." "Blonde Venus." "Hot
Saturday." "From Hell to Heaven." Paramount. In
1934: "Whirlpool." "One Is Guilty," Columbia. In 1935:
"Fugitive Lady," Columbia. In 1936: "Hollywood Boule-
vard," Paramount; "The Mandarin Mystery," Republic.
In 1937: "Find the Witness," Columbia.
LARRIMORE, FRANCINE: Actress. In 1937: "John
Meade's Woman," Paramount.
LARSEN, ROY E.: Publisher of Life. Born Boston,
Mass.. April '.iO, 1899; p. Robert George and Stella
Belyea Larsen; e. Boston Latin School, Harvard University;
married. Was in banking; publishing. Was Editor, March
of Time.
LARSON, ELSIE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
LARSON, H. A.: Majestic Theatre (Independent),
Oakland, Neb. b. Sweden, January 24, 1884; e. part
high school; bookkeeper. Farmer and Merchants National
Bank. Entered motion picture exhibition, July 6, 1914.
LARSON, R. K. T.: Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Vir-
ginia; b. Nebraska, Dec. 12, I'jOl; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Tlios. Larson; e. College of William and Mary, Wil-
liamsburg, Va. Twelve years on staff of the Virginian-
Pilot. Writer of editorial paragraphs and contributor to
number of magazines and periodicals.
La RUE, DON: Actor. In 1936: "Laughing Irish
Eyes," Republic.
LA RUE, EIWILY: Actress. In 1936: "It Couldn't
Have Happened," Invincible.
LA RUE, FRANK H.: Actor In 1933 appeared in
"Strange People," Chesterfield; "Flying Devils," Radio;
"Thrill Hunter," Columbia. In 1934: "The Fighting
Ranger," Columbia. In 1935: "When a Man Sees Red,"
Universal; "Motive for Revenge," Majestic; "The Girl
Who Came Back," Chesterfield; "The Singing Vagabond,"
Republic.
LA RUE, GRACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA RUE, JACK: Actor, b. New York City; h. 5 feet,
11 V4 inches; w. 150 pounds; black eyes and black hair;
Italian and English parentage; hy. boxing, mandolin.
Started out to be a piano tuner. On stage In "Crime,"
"Diamond Lil," "Fiesta" and others. On screen: "When
Paris Sleeps," "The Mouthpiece," "Blessed Event,"
"Radio Patrol," "Three On a Match," "Virtue," "Man
Against Woman," and "A Farewell to Arms," which won
him a Paramount contract, and in 1933 appeared in "The
Story of Temple Drake," "The Woman Accused," "Terror
Aboard," "Girl in 419," "Gambling Ship," "To the
Last Man," "Headline Shooter," Radio; "The Kennel
Murder Case," Warner. In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby Is
Stolen," "Good Dame," Paramount: "Take the Stand. '
"No Ransom." Liberty. In 1935: "Times Square Lady"
MGM; "Calling All Cars." Mayfalr; "The Daring Young
Man," "Under the Pampas Moon," Fox; "Men of the
Hour," Columbia; "Headline Woman," "Waterfront Lady,"
Mascot; "Little Big Shot," "Special Agent." Warner;
"Remember Last Night?". "His Night Out." Universal.
In 1936: "Strike Me Pink." UA; "Dancing Pirate."
RKO-Radio; "It Couldn't Have Happened," Invincible:
"Y'ellow Cargo." GN: "Go West, Young Man," "Mind
Your Own Business," Paramount. In 1937: "That I
May Live," 20th Century-Fox; "Her Husband Lies "
Paramount.
LA SALLE, NED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LASCELLE, WARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LASKER. ALBERT DAVIS: Former member board
of directors. Paramount Publix; h. Freiburg. Germany
May 1, 1880 (of American parents); m. Flora Warner;
has three children: e. high school. Galveston. Texas. ISPfl.
Was chairman United States Shipping Board: president.
Lord & Thomas advertising agency; appointed chairman
of United States Shipping Board by President Harding.
1921. resigned June 10, 1923. Member of American Jewish
Committee of IJ. S. ; trustee of Associated Jewish Charities
of Phirago Residence. 15 W. Burton PI.. Chicago: Office.
919 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. 111.
LASKY, JESSE L.: Associate Producer, RKO Radio, b.
San Francisco, Cal.. September 13, 1880; e. high school of
San Francisco: m Bessie Gains. He was one of the first
men from the West Coast to go to Alaska at the time of
the earliest gold rush and one of the first hundred to
reach Nome, this after a brief reportorial experience on
a Ran Franci.sco newspaper. On his return from Alaska
he became a musician and leader of the Royal Hawaiian
Hand of Honolulu. When he came back to the States he
capitalized his experience by associating himself with
vaudeville enterprises, and presented a number of musical
acts In association with the late Henry R. Harris.
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, of which he was
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president and which he organized in association with
Samuel Goldwyn and Cecil B. DeMille, began business in
January, 1914. The company produced several of the
famous lielasco dramas. Including "The Kose of the
Rancho," •The Girl of the Golden West," ''The Warrens
of Virginia," "The Governor's Lady," and "The Woman."
Among the stars who appeared under the Lasky banner
were Edward Abeles, Edmund Breese, Thomas W. Boss,
Blanche Sweet, Dustin Farnum, Max Figman, Robert Ede-
son, H. B. Warner, tlie late Theodore Roberts, Edith
Taliaferro, Wallace Fedinger, Edith Wynne Mathison,
Victor Moore, Mabel Van Buren, House Peters, Charlotte
Walker, Ina Claire, Fannie Ward, Donald Brian, Carlyle
Blackwell, Laura Hope Crews, Rita Jolivet and Geraldine
Farrar.
When Famous Players Film Company and Jesse L.
L. Lasky Feature Play Company combined in July, 1916,
Lasky was made first vice president of the new corpora-
tion. From then until June, 1932, served as first vice-
president in charge of all production for Paramount Pub-
lix Corp. Resigned in September, 1932, to organize Jesse
L. Lasky Productions, releasing through Fox. During
1933, 1934 and 1935: produced "Zoo in Budapest," "Ber-
keley Square," "As Husbands Go," "Coming Out Party,"
"The White Parade," "Springtime for Henry," "Grand
Canary." In 1935: "Redheads on Parade," Fox; "The
Gay Deception," "Here's to Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
October. 1935, became President, Pickford-Lasky Prod.,
Inc. In 1936: "One Rainy Afternoon," "The Gay
Desperado." UA. In 1937: joined RKO-Radio.
LASKY. JR., JESSE: Writer, b. New York City.
Sept. 19, 1908; h. 5 feet, 6 Inches; dark brown hair
and eyes; w. 145 pounds; p. Jesse and Bessie Gains
Lasky; e. Blair Academy, High School of Princeton, Grand
Central School of Art; m. Frances Drake, non-professional,
lt'36; by. gun collecting, art, sports. Entered films; for-
eign department, Paramount, Spain, 1930. Was censorship
editor for Paramount on story board. Assistant to Sol
Wurtzel, Fox. Novel. "Curtain of Life." Plays, "Hope
and Pray," and "Private Beach" (in collaboration). Pub-
l-'shed three books of verse. Screen play, "Coming Out
Party"; adaptation, "White Parade" (in collaboration).
Fox. Dialogue for "Red Head." Sold "Private Beach,"
play, to Fox. later filmed as "Music is Magic" (1935).
"Redheads on Parade." Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
"Secret Agent," GB.
LATHAM, FREDERICK G.: Director. Born and
reared in England. Was manager of the Drury Lane
Theatre. Royal Opera, Covert Garden. Adelphi and Vaude-
ville Theatre. Produced shows at leading London theatres
before coming to New York. Was also manager for the
Maurice Grau Opera Co., at the Metropolitan Opera
House. New York City. Among the most important of
the musical comedies and operettas he directed In this
country are "Mile. Modiste," "The Bed Mill," "The Old
Town," "The Prima Donna," "The Fair Co-Ed." "The
Slim Princess," 'The Red Widow," "The Enchantress,"
"The Rose Maid." "The Fire Fly," "Sybil," "The Mad-
rap Duchess." ".'Sweethearts." "Princess Pat." "The Only
Girl," 'The Century Girl," "Eileen," "The Echo," "The
Canary," "Apple Blossoms," "The Night Boat," "The
Half Moon," "The Punch and .Tudy," "One Kiss," "Caro-
line," "Love Song." "The Candy Shop." "Marjorie."
On screen directed "Bulldog Drummond," "General Post,"
"Three Wise Fools." 'The Wandering .Tew," "The Lul-
laby." "The Great Pursuit." Joined Radio Pictures.
LATHBURY, STANLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LATHROP. BROTHERS: In 1935: appeared with Betty
Jane Cooper in "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
LATIMER. LOUISE: Actress. b. Brooklyn. N. Y..
March 6. 1916: h.- 5 feet SVz inches; light red hair and
large dark hazel eyes: w. 104 pounds; hy. riding, swim-
mine and dancine: p. Herbert Latimer and Lulu Heffer-
nan Latimer: e. Glen Eden School for Girls at Stamford.
Conn.. Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn, and private tutor at
San Diego. Cal. (two years). In 1932 played on stage
from San Dieeo Cal.. to Bangor. Me. and obtained an
engagement with the Bangor Stock Company, playing
more than 25 different roles in two seasons, and then
was a member of the Plainfield. N. J.. Stock Company
for the 1933 season going to the Majestic Theatre in
Brooklyn In late 19,33. and then Into the Broadway
production of "When In Rome." playing the role of
Lydia. Tn February. 1934. made a screen test with
Lloyd Huehes, former film star, at the Fox Studios. New
York. Given a contract hv TTniversal. Tn 1934- "There's
Always Tomorrow," Universal. Tn 1936: "Murder On
the Bridle Path." "Two Tn Revolt." "Grand Jury." "Don't
Turn 'Em I>oose." "The Plot Thickens." RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "We're on the Jury." RKO-Radio.
LA TOSKA, PHIL: Actor. Tn 1935: "Way Down
East." 2ntli Century-Fox.
LATTES, MARCEL: Music. In 1935: "Avec I'Assur-
aiice," Paramount.
LAUGHLIN, JACK: (See 1936-37 MotlQji Picture
Almanac.)
LAUGHTON. CHARLES: Actor, b. Scarborough, Eng-
land, July 1. 1899; m. Elsa Lanchester. Attained success
on the London stage. Stage experience: "The Government
Inspector," "The Pillars of Society," "The Cherry
Orchard," "Lllllom," "AUbl," "Payment Deferred," and
others. In 1933: "If I Had s Million," "White Woman,"
"The Sign of the Cross," "Island of Lost Souls," for
Paramount; "The Private Life of Henry VIII," United
Artists-London Films. In 1934: "The Barretts of Wimpole
Street," MGM. In 1935: "Les Miserables," United
Artists; "Ruggles of Red Gap," Paramount; "Mutiny on
the Bounty," MGM. Tn 1936: "Rembrandt," UA-London
Films. In 1937: "I, Claudius." London Films.
LAUNDER, FRANK: Scenario editor, Gainsborough
Pictures. England. b. England, 1907. Civil servant,
actor and author before entering pictures. Films include
"Middle Watch," "Keepers of Youth," "I Gi^e My
Heart," BIP; "Educated Evans," WB; "Seven Sinners,"
GB.
LAU RE, MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAUREL, JANE: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAUREL, STAN: Actor, r.n. Arthur Stanley Jefferson,
b. Ulverson. England, June 16, 1895; h. 5 feet 10
inches: auburn hair and blue eyes; w. 150 pounds;
p. Madge Metcalfe and Arthur Jefferson, non-profes-
sionals; 6. King James grammar school. Bishop Auck-
land, England, and received his stage tralRing in a
circus, musical comedy, drama and vaudeville; m. Mrs.
Ruth Rogers, non -professional; hy. fishing. 20 years on the
stage. Started in pictures with Hal Roach in 1917, star-
ring In about 50 comedies; then became a producer of
comedies for a short time; later directed two-reel comedies
for Hal Roach; now co-starring with Oliver Hardy in the
pictures of comedy team of Laurel -Hardy, produced by
Hal Roach for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release; also in
1929 In "The Rogue Song," MGM; "Berth Marks," "They
Go Boom," "Angora Love," "Men o" War," "Night
Owls," "Perfect Day," "Bacon Grabbers," "The Hoose-
gow," "Blotto," "The Brattg"; In 1930 In "Below Zero,"
"Hay Wire," MGM, Laurel and Hardy-Hal Roach Come-
dies; "The Laurel and Hardy Murder Case," "Another
Fine Mess." "Pardon Us," "Re Big," "Chickens Come
Home," "Laughing Gravy," "Our Wife," "Come Clean,"
"One Good Turn," "Beau Hunks," "Any Old Port,"
"Helpmates"; (1932) "Pack Up Your Troubles," MGM.
In 1933: "The Devil's Brother" and MGM short product.
In 1934: "Sons of the Desert," "Hollywood Party."
"Babes in Toyland," and MGM short features. In 1935:
MGM short features; "Bonnie Scotland." MGM. In 1936:
"The Bohemian Girl." "Our Relations," MGM. In 1937:
appeared in and collaborated on production of "Way Out
West," MGM.
LAUREN, S. K.: Writer. In 1931: collaborated on
"An American Tragedy," Paramount. In 1932: collabo-
rated on "Evenings For Sale," "Blonde Venus," Para-
mount; "Those We Love," World Wide. In 1933 adapted
"Jennie Gerhardt," collaborated on screen play. "Three
Cornered iloon," "Pick Up," Paramount; "Men Must
Fight," MGM. In 1934 wrote screen play of "The Party's
Over"; co-author of screen play of "One Night of Love,"
"Sisters Under the Skin," Columbia. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Crime and Punishment,"
Columbia.
LAURENT, ERIC: Actor. In 1936: "Skargards,"
Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
LAURENT, HUGUES: Art director. In 1935: "Iceland
Fisherman," Du World.
LAURIE. JOE, JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
LAURIE. JOHN: .\i-lor, stage and screen, h. Dumfries.
Scotland, March 25. 1897; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 147
pounds; dark brown hair, dark brown eyes; married; hy.
first editions; e. Dumfries Academy. Abandoned archi-
tecture for stage. Films: "Juno and the Paycock"
B,I.P. ; "Red Ensign" (1934), Gaumont-British: "Thirty-
Nine Steps" (1935), Gaumont-British; "Lady Jane
Grey" (1935), Gaumont-British; "As You Like It"
(1936). 20th Century-Fox; "East Meets West," GB ;
"Edge of the World." Rock. In 1937: "Troopship."
Pendennis; "Jericho," Capitol; "Windmill." Warner.
LAURIE, VERE: Actor, r. n. same. ' b. Dover, Eng-
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land, July 19. 1910; h. 6 feet; w. 171 pounds: browyi hilt,
hazel eyes; unmarried; liy. gardening; p. non-pro; e.
Paris Conservatoire under Marchesl and Gresse (Opera
Comique). Fluent French, Italian and German. Stage
and opera career before films. Film: "Au Chemln de
demi Clel," Paramount: "Scarlet Pimpernel," UA. En-
gaged by Sir Thomas Beecham as a principal in Inter-
national Opera Season at Covent Garden.
LAURIER, JAY: r. n. Chapman. Actor, b. Birmingham,
England, May 31, 1879; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown hair,
blue eyes. English vaudeville and musical comedy star.
Played broad comedy roles In several British talkers —
"Hobson's Choice" 1932, BIP; "Pajamas Preferred" 1932,
BIP: "Waltz Time" 1933. Gaumont-Brltlsh; "I'll Stick
to You" 1933, British Lion. "Black Tulip," Fox.
LAURIER, LESLIE: Actor. In 1935: "Dirty Work,"
Gaumont-British.
LAURITZEN, MARY JANE: Pen name, Laurie March.
Theatre editor, Times-Press. Akron, Ohio: b. Akron,
Ohio, October 31, 1913; p. John C. and Jessie Lauritzen;
e. Grad. Cuyahoga Falls high school. Started on March
15. 1936. in reference department of Times-Express.
Made theatre editor in April, 1936.
LA VARNIE, LAURA: {See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA VARRE, FRANKLIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA VELLE, KAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAVENE, SAM: Actor. In 1936: "Three Men on a
Horse," VVB; "After the Thin Man," MGM.
LAVERICK, BERYL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA VERNE, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LA VERNE, LUCILLE: Actress, b. Memphis, Tenn.,
November 8, 1872. Stage career: "Sun Up." In motion
pictures appeared in "Orphans of the Storm," "The
White Bose," "America," OrlfBth Production; "Zaza,"
Paramount; "Among the Missing," Pathe; "His Darker
Self," Hodkinson; "Sun Up," Metro; "Abraham Lin-
coln" (1930), United Artists; "Sinner's Holiday" (1930),
Warner; "Great Meadow" (1930). MGM; "Little Caesar"
(1930), Warner; in 1931: "Union Depot," Warner; "Alias
the Doctor," Warner; "She Wanted a Millionaire,"
Fox; "When Paris Sleeps," Fox; "American Tragedy,"
and "Twenty-four Hours," Paramount; "The Unholy Gar-
den," United Artists. In 1933: "Pilgrimage," Fox. In
1934; "Beloved," Universal; "The Mighty Barnum,"
United Artists. In 1935: "School for Girls," Liberty; "A
Tale of Two Cities," MGM.
LAVERTY, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
LAVIGUEUR, PAUL: Theatrical editor, L'E^enement,
Quebec, Canada: born in Quebec on July 19, 1903; e.
commercial and classical. Studied in a commercial
academy.
LAW, HAROLD: Writer and director. In 1936: col-
laborated on story and directed "Neighborhood House,"
MGM. In 1937: collaborated on original story and screen
play. "Nobody's Baby." MGM.
LAW MILDRED: Actress. In 1936: Vltaphone short
product.
LAW, ROBERTA: Actress. In 1936: "The Jungle
Princess." Paramount.
LAW. WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LAW, WILLIAM: Actor. In 19.36: "After the Thin
Man," MGM. In 1937: "The Good Earth," MGM.
LAWES, JOAN MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAWFORD, BETTY: Actress, b. England, 1910; p.
Janet Slater and Ernest Lawford, professionals; e. Eng-
land and United States; made stage debut in "Henry
IV" at Players Club in New York, later doing excellent
work In "The Lady Lies" at the Little Theatre; appeared
In Paramount picture, "Gentlemen of the Press," "The
Night Club," "Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1929),
'Xucky in Love" (1929), Pathe; "Old English" (1930),
Warner Bros. In 1933: "Berkeley Square," Fox; "Gal-
lant Lady," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934: "Let's
Be Ritzy," Universal. In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast,"
Lau — Law
Universal; "Stolen Holiday." WB. In 1937 on New
York stage in "The Women."
LAWLER, ANDERSON: Actor. Appeared in 1929 In
"The Blver of Romance," Paramount; "Half Marriage,"
Radio Pictures; "A Lady to Love" (1930), MGM. In
1933: "Cheyenne Kid," "Ace of Aces," Radio. In 1934:
"Beloved," Universal; "Let's Fall in Love," Columbia;
"Let's Talk It Over," Universal.
LAWLER, RALPH A.: Theatre manager, Newman
Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. ; b. Monmouth. 111., April 25,
1903; p. T. W. and Olive Lawler; e. public and high
school at Galesville. 111. Three years, Peoria offices. Great
States Theatres, manager. 1926. Cit.v manager for Great
States, three years, 1929, at Bloomington, 111. In 1932,
to Orpheum, Springfield, as manager. Became manager of
Newman Theatre for Paramount, 1932. Won Quigley Show-
manship awards twice.
LAWLOR. MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAWNHURST, VEE: In 1936: collaborated on lyrics
and music. "Call of the Prairie," Paramount.
LAWRANCE, LOWELL: Motion picture and drama
editor, columnist, .Tournal-Post. Kansas City, Mo.; b. EI
Dorado, Kansas, .\pril 10, 1902; e. high school; South-
western College; University of California, Berkeley. 20
years general newspaper experience, free lance writing
publicity. Los Angeles. New York, Topeka and Kansai
City. Kansas. Joined .Tournal-Post staff, June 1, 1926
Succeeded to drama desk September, 1931.
LAWRENCE, ADELE: Singer. In 1936: Vltaphone
short product.
LAWRENCE. ALFRED: Music. In 1936: collaborated
on mu.sie. "The Flying Doctor." 20th Century-Fox.
LAWRENCE. BRIAN: Actor. In 1935: "She Shall
Have Music." Twickenham.
LAWRENCE, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAWRENCE, EDWARD: r. n. Edward Laemmle. Died
April. 1937. (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LAWRENCE, EDWIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAWRENCE, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAWRENCE, FRED: Actor. r.n. Franklin Ward
Prinz. b. Oak Park. 111.; e. University of Wisconsin: h.
fi ft. 1 in. : brown hair and blue eyes. Was soloist with
Ben Bernie's orchestra. Appeared in "The Captain's
Kid," "Talent Scout," Warner.
LAWRENCE, GERTRUDE: Actress, r. n. Klasen. b.
London, July 4, 1898. e. Convent Sacre Coeur, England,
studied dance and drama under Italia Conti and Judith
Espenosa. Made her first stage experience as a child In
"Babes in the Wood"; in 1911 appeared in Relnhardt's
"The Miracle," London, after which she Joined the Reper-
tory theatre. Liverpool ; then returned to London In a
principal dancing role in "FlflnoUa." which Basil Dean
was staging. Playing Andrde Messager's "Little MIchus"
when she attracted the attention of Leo White, who In-
troduced her to Andre Chariot, In one of whose revues she
eventually visited America. Leaving Chariot she became a
variety artist and toured the English music halls. In 1921
took the principal role in Chariot's revue "A to Z" at the
Prince of Wales theatre In London, followed by "The Mid-
night Follies." "Bats." "Cad" and "London Calling."
the latter a Noel Coward revue. Her first appearance In
America was at the Selwyn theatre In the 1924 Chariot
Revue, then returned to London and thence to America In
the second version of the Chariot revue which this time
Journeyed directly to Hollywood to open at the new El
Captain theatre, after Its New York run had terminated.
Then starred In the musical comedy "Oh Kay" and with
■'Treasure Girl" In 1928. Upon the completion of this
engagement she signed a contract to appear In Paramount
pictures, first was "The Battle of Paris." In England,
between stage shows, she has been featured in the follow-
ing talkers: "Aren't We AU" 1932, Paramount-British;
"Ijord Camber's Ladles" 1932. BTP: "No Funnv Bus!
ness," 1933, John Stafford. In 1935: "Mimi," BIP. It.
1936: "Rembrandt." UA-London Films. In 1937: "Mer
Are Not Gods." UA-London Films.
LAWRENCE. JOCK: Publicity director, Samuel Gold
wyn Productions; b. Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 16. 1903; p
Dorothy Lyman and Leonard Lawrence; e. Yale college;
Professor George Pierce Baker's Drama "47" Workshop;
m. Mary Peace. Was newspaper reporter and magazine
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writer. In publicity departments of RKO and Paramount.
Joined Qoldwyn In December, 1934.
LAWRENCE. JOSEPH: Exhibitor. Operates the Blaltc
and States theatres in Salt Lake City. Member of th»
Intermountain Theatres Association.
LAWRENCE. LILLIAN: Actress, b. Oreen Count]
Iowa; h. 5 feet, 7 Inches; gray hair and brown eyes; e
country public schools, graduated from State Norma
School. Wis. ; married ; has two sons ; hy. period costumes
Taught school In Wisconsin and Iowa for 14 years. To
California. Appeared in "Mrs. Wingate," then "Two
Wagons — Both Cohered," Will Rogers picture for Hal
Roach. Was in "State Fair." "David Harum." "Judge
Priest," all Fox.
LAWRENCE. MARC: Actor. b. New York City; h.
5 ft. 11 in.: w. 176 pounds; brown eyes and black hair.
On stage in "Sour Mountain," "Waiting for Lefty."
In 1933: "White Woman," Paramount. In 1935: "Men
of the Hour," Columbia; "Little Big Shot," "Dr.
Socrates," WB. In 1936: "Road Gang," FN; "Trapped
by Television," Columbia; "Night Waitress," RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "I Promise to Pay," "Honeymoon Pilot,"
Columbia.
LAWRENCE, MILDRED E.: Theatre editor. Journal.
Flint. Mich.; b. Charleston. 111., November 10, 1907;
p. Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Elwood; e. A. B. Lawrence
College. 1928; M. A. Yale University, 1931; married.
LAWRENCE, RAYMOND: Actor. r. n. Raymond
Francis Miles Atkinson; b. Bedford Square. London, De-
cember 8, 1888; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Arthur Atkinson, profes-
sional; e. Bedford School for Boys; m. Zillah Tancred,
non -professional; hy. painting, riding and swimming. Stage
experience 20 years. Made appearance with the J. C
Williamson Co. in Australia in the following productions:
"Madame X" and "The Sign on the Door," also with
Ouy Bates Post in New Zealand and America in "Mas-
nuerade." also in San Francisco, and played in "Inter-
ference" on the stage in Los Angeles. Entered pictures in
1927 in "Interference" for Paramount, taking the part of
the reporter. Completeri role in "Mamba" for Colorart.
featuring ,Tean TTershoH : also in "Careless Age" (1929),
First National. In 193n: "Alibi for Murder," Columbia.
LAWRENCE. ROSINA: Actress, b. Ottawa, Canada:
h. 5 feet, 3% inches: blond hair and green eyes; w. Hi
pounds; p. Annie Louise and George Lawrence: e. public
schools of Boston. Mass. : Los Angeles grammar school :
Fremont High School, Los Angeles; four years ballet and
one year tap dancing school. Kussell Studio; two year?
Spanish, character and soft shoe dancing. Made screen
debut at 13 in Cecil DeMille's "Angel of Broadway."
Appeared In "Broadway." ITniversal. and "The Great
Gabho." James Cruze. Played in Neely Dickson's Holly-
wood (ommunity Theatre. Doubled for Sally Eilers in
"Dance Team." and in "Disorderly Conduct." Appeared
In "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi." then joined renertory com
pany of .Toseph de Grasse. In 193.5: appeared In "Reck-
less," MGM, and "$10 Raise." then signed by Fox
"Welcome Home." Fox: "Music is Magic." "Charlii
Chsn's Secret." "Your Uncle Dudley." 20th Century-Fox
In 1936: "Neighborhood House." "General Spanky," MGM.
In 1937: "Way Out West," "Nobody'j Baby." MGM.
LAWRENCE, VINCENT: Writer. b. Boston. Mass.
e. Andover. Started as a reporter; became sports writer
on Boston Traveller for three years; first play, "The Girl
Outside," was presented in 1914 in New England; wrote
the well known metropolitan plays "In Love With Love,"
"Two Fellows and a Girl," "Two Married Men." "Spring
Fever," "Sour Grapes," "Among the Married." Wrote
screen play for "Playboy of Paris" for Maurice Chevalier:
additional dialogue for Ernst Lubitsch's "Monte Carlo" :
1930-31, "Crazy That Way," "The Little Cafe," "Unfit
to Print," Paramount: "Men Call It Love," "Love in
the Rough," MGM; "The Magnificent Lie," "I Take
This Woman." "Scandal Sheet." ".Tune Moon." Para-
mount. In 1932: "Sinners In the Sun." "Night After
Night," "Movie Crazy." Paramount. In 1934 collaborated
on screen play of "Good Dame." "Behold My Wife."
"Cleopatra." "Now and Forever." Paramount; wrote
original play of "Let's Try Again," RKO. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play, "Hands Across the Table,"
"Peter Ibbetsnn." "So Red the Rose," Paramount: "Break
of Hearts." RKO-Radio: "One Way Ticket," Columbia.
In 1936: collaborated on "Trouble for Two," MGM. In
1937: collaborated on screen play "John Meade's Woman,"
Paramount; collaborated on additional dialogue "History
Is Made at Night," UA.
LAWRENCE, VIOLA: Film Editor, In 1933: "A
Man's Castle," Columbia. In 1934: "No Greater Glory."
"The Party's Over," "Whom the Gods Destroy," Co-
bia. In 1935: "The Whole Town's Talking," "Party
Wire" "A Feather in Her Hat." Columbia. In 1936:
"The' Lone Wolf Returns," "The King Steps Out,"
"Craig's Wife," Columbia. In 1937: "The Devil's Play-
ground," Columbia.
LAWRENCE, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Los Angeles: to.
5 feet, 10% Inches; w. 145 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes- e. public schools of Los Angeles, at the Urban mili-
tary school and bv private tutors. In 1933 appeared In
"Best of Enemies." "Pilgrimage." Fox. In 1936: "Empty
Saddles," "Bide 'Em Cowboy," Universal.
LAWRENSON, HARRY: Make-up Editor, Movietonews,
Inc., 460 West 54th Street, New York City: b. England,
November 16, 1900; married; e. Manchester University.
Circulation department, Butterlck Publications, N. Y. ;
circulation department. Hearst International Magazine.
N. Y. ; cameraman. Fox News (silent), N. Y. ; Chicago edi-
tor. Fox News, Chicago: foreigii editor, Fox News, N. Y. ;
European editor. Fox News, Paris, London, Berlin, Rome;
foreign editor. Fox Movietone News. N. Y. ; Paris editor.
Fox Movietone News, Paris; Australian editor. Fox Aus-
tralian Movietone News, Sydney, Australia. Foreign edi-
tor, Movietonews, Inc., New York.
LAWSON, JOHN HOWARD: Writer, b. New York
City; e. graduated from Williams College. For many
years edited a paper in Rome; was publicity director for
the European division of the American Red Cross. Wrote
the Broadway plavs "Loud Speaker." "Processional" tnd
others. With MGM for two years and dialogued "Dyn«-
mite." "The Sea Bat." "Blushing Brides," "Ship
From Shanghai." Wrote the Radio picture "Bachelor
Apartment." Joined Radio Pictures In 1934 wrote original
stage play and collaborated on screen nlav "Success At
.\ny Price." "Goodbye Love." RKO-Radio: "Treasure
Island." MGM. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"Party Wire." Columbia.
LAWSON, MARY: Actress, b. Darlington, England.
In cabaret and musical comedy In I.^ndon, including
"White Horse Inn " and "Casanova." First feature film
roln in "Colonel B'ood." 1933. followed hv "Intermezzo."
1934. both Sound City Productions. In 1935: "They Are
Looking T'p." GB ; "Scrooge." Paramount-Julius Hagen.
In 1936: "Trouble Ahead." Atlantic.
LAWSON, PRISCILLA: Actress, r. n. Priscilla Jones
Shortridge; b. Indianapolis. Ind.. March 8, 1915; h. 5
feet 4 inches: black hair and hazel eyes: w. 120 pounds:
p. Elmer and Elizabeth Hess Shortridge; e. Shortridge
High School. Indianapolis. Was dress and photographers'
model in Miami. Florida. Won title of "Miss Miami
Beach" in beauty contest. Became advertising model
in New York for Powers Agency. On screen In 1935:
"His Night Out." Universal. In 1936: "Next Time We
Love." "Dangerous Waters." and "Sutter's Gold," Uni-
versal; "Flash Gordon," Universal serial: "Rose Bowl,"
Paramount.
LAWSON, ROBS: Journalist. Formerly publicity di-
rector. UA. London. b. Glasgow, Scotland: married;
.iournalist before he .ioined Universal and Film Booking
Offices. Introduced film prologues to England. Film
journalism.
LAWSON, WILFRED: Actor. In 1935: "Turn of the
Tide." British National Films. In 1936: "Ladies In
Love," "White Hunter," 20th Century-Fox.
LAWTON, DOROTHY M.: Society and theatre editor,
Racine ,Tournal-Times, Racine. Wis.: e. public and high
schools at Racine, class of 1924 at University of Wiscon-
sin, extension work at Columbia, Marquette and Univers-
ity of Wisconsin: member of Tbeta Sigma Phi; not mar-
ried. Her offcial capacity on the Journal -News is society
editor but she also handles theatres.
LAWTON, FRANCIS, JR.: President, General Business
Films, Inc, New York. Chairman, Motion Picture Com-
mittee, Advertising Club of New York. 1929-35. Chair-
man. Motion Picture Department, Advertising Federation
of America (National). 1930-35. (ilhairman. Motion Picture
Committee. Sales Executives Club of New York, 1935-36.
Other memberships: Motion Picture Committee, United
States Department of Commerce. American Management
Association, Society of Motion Picture Engineers. For
several years, vice-president. Jam Handy Picture Service,
Inc, of Chicago and Detroit, Or.ganizcd an operating
agreement among leading industrial film producing and
distributing companies in different cities throughout the
country. Formerly sales manager. Paramount Business Pic-
tures. Inc.. a Paramount subsidiary. Past president and
honorary life member. Advertising Club of Baltimore. At
one time, traffic manager, advertising manager, and contact
(sales) manager. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
(Baltimore), sales and advertising engineer, American Tele-
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phone and Telegraph Company. Also advertising manager,
business manager and publisher of various rotogravure
newspaper publications.
LAWTON, FRANK: Actor, b. London. England. Sept.
30, 1904; h. 5 feet 9; dark hair and eyes. London stage
player in revue, musical comedy and drama; m. Evelyn
ivaye, actress. Also known to Broadway audiences. Played in
British pictures, beginning with "Young Woodley" 1930.
BIP.. in which he repeated his West End stage role.
Others are "Michael and Mary" 1931, Gainsborough;
"After Office Hours" 1932. BIP; "Heads We Go" 1933,
BIP; "Friday, the Thirteenth" (1933, Gaumont-Brltlsh.
Also featured by Fox in "Cavalcade" (1932). In 1935:
"David Copperfield." MOM. In 1936: "The Invisible
R^y." Universal; "The Devil Doll," MGM. In 1937:
"The Mill on the Floss," National Provincial.
LAWTON, KENNETH: Actor. In 1936: "The Gentle-
man from Louisiana," Republic.
LAYE, EVELYN: Actress, b. London, England; m.
Frank Lawton, actor; p. Gilbert and Evelyn Laye; e. Folk-
stone College and Brighton; received her first stage ex-
perience at age of two. Her many stage plays include:
"Princess Charming," LUl In "Lilac Time" and George
Ann Bellamy in "Blue Eyes." In 1929 when appearlag
In "The New Moon" at the Drury Lane Theatre, Samuel
Goldwyn saw her and engaged her to appear in an Amer-
ican film. In the same year she had leading role of
"Bitter Sweet" on the stage at the Zlegfeld theatre. Then
under contract to Samuel Goldwyn. 1933: Leading part in
the Gaumont-Brltlsh production "Waltz Time." In 1934:
"Evensong." GB. In 1935: "The Night Is Young,"
MGM; "Princess Charming," GB.
LAYNE, TRACY: Actor. In 1936: "The Lawless Nine-
ties." "The Singing Cowboy," "The Lonely Trail," Re-
public.
LAYSON, LORENA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAYTON, DOROTHY: Actress, r. n. Dorothy Wannen-
wetsch; b. Cincinnati, Ohio. August 13. 1912; h. 5 feet.
2 inches; blue eyes and flaxen hair; w. 99 pounds; e.
Hannah More Academy, Baltimore, Md. Stage experience:
"Alllson'a House," "June Moon," and otheia. Signed
Hal Roach stock contract.
LAYTON, FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "Bar 20 Rides
Again," Paramount. In 1936: "Two in a Crowd," Uni-
versal.
LAZAR, LOU: District manager of theatres. Born
and educated in New York City. Moved to Chicago In
190s and became a factory manager. Saw service In 14
major engagements in World War and rose to major
uf infantry. Joined Balaban & Katz, first as assistant
manager of Chicago Theatre, and then as manager. Man-
aged number of Publix houses in East, after which he
was transferred to home office. Resigned in March, 1929,
io join Warner, in charge of Philadelphia first-runs and
their stage productions; and opened the Warner on At-
lantic City Boardwalk Managed New Jersey division and
in charge of all Warner theatres in state of New York
outside New York City. General manager of Schines
Theatres, with headquarters in Ilellefontaine, Ohio, super-
vising 32 theatres throughout Ohio and Kentucky.
LAZAROFF, ELIAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LAZARUS. HENRY: Exhibitor, b. New Orleans. La..
Sept. 25, 1882. Entered retail crockery and housefurnish-
ing business for own account in 1910. In 1913 built
Happy Land Theatre (suburban) New Orleans. Sold out
in 1915. Was in wholesale and jobbing house furnishing.
toys, glassware, etc., until 1925. Returned to motion
picture theatre business, building the Cosmopolitan and
Crown Theatres, and sold them to the United Theatres.
Continued to operate Newcomb until October, 1936, at
which time the lease expired and is occupied by clothing
store. Wonderland theatre destroyed by fire, Ju.ne 10.
1936. New theatre constructed on same site under same
company and named The Center. President of Henry
Lazarus Theatres, Inc., operating the Theatre Set Up, also
president of Henry Lazarus Co., real estate, and president
of Allied Theatre Owners of La., Inc.
LAZARUS, JEFF: Film editorial executive; b. New
Y'ork City. 1898; h. 5 feet. 91/2 Inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 185 pounds; p. Morris and Ray Lazarus:
e. grammar school, night high school, and some college
training; married; hy. books. Was office boy. ofBce man-
ager, salesman, before entering motion picture Industry.
In exhibition, from usher in 1921 to house manager in
1922. Exploitation, publicity, publicity director, division
manager, assistant to president. Fox West Coast. 1930-
31. To editorial board of Paramount Studio, 1932. Chair-
man of editorial board at Paramount, 1933-35. Resigned
from Paramount, 1936.
LAZARUS, PAUL N.: Contract manager and sales ex-
ecutive. United Artists, b. New York, May 4, 1888; e.
Commercial high school; publishing business for ten years,
and in 1916 became publicity and advertising manager of
VitEgraph. later absorbed by Warners; joined United
Artists when it was organized in 18.19 as advertising and
publicity director. Later, transferred to sales executive
staff. With United Artists continuously since its or-
ganization.
LAZARUS, SIMON M.: Exhibitor, Circle Theatre. Ltd..
Film Exchange BIdg.. Los Angeles, Cal. ; b. Russia. April
19, 1894; married; e. college. General merchandise.
Operated 21 theatres in New York City from 1918 to
1924. Operating theatres in California since 1925.
LEACH, CHARLES W.: Treasurer of AmerAnglo
Corp. b. New York City. Feb. 15. 1900. e. Graduate of
high school. All Hallows Institute. Previously restaura-
teur. AmerAnglo Corporation since July 7, 1930.
LEADLAY, ERNIE: Film editor. In 1935: "Honey-
moon Limited," Republic.
LEAHY, AGNES BRAND: (See 1236-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
LEAHY, EUGENE: Actor. In 1937: "Love from a
Stranger," UA.
LEAN, CECIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEAN, DAVID: Film Editor. In 1933: "Money for
Speed," British-United Artists. In 1936: "As You Like
It," 20th Century-Fox.
LEARY. FRANCIS W.: Motion picture editor, Chelsea
Evening Record, Chelsea, Mass.; b. Newburyport, Mass..
June 2, 1908; p. Daniel H. and Mary E. Leary; e. high
and prep school; m. Katherine A. Melia; has five daughters,
Patricia Ann, Constance, Joyce Marie, Nancy Frances and
Joan. Did reportorial work with the Haverhill Evening
Gazette, Haverhill Sunday Record, Lawrence Telegram-
Sun, Everett Evening Tribune, Lynn Telegram-News.
Boston Herald and Chelsea Evening Record.
LEASE. REX: Actor, b. Central City, W. Va., Feb-
ruary 11, 1903; e. in Columbus, Ohio, and studied to be
a minister at Ohio Wesleyan College at Delaware. Ohio;
h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; green eyes, dark brown hair; hy.
writing stories and scenarios. Went to Hollywood to go
into pictures. Started work as an extra and was signed
by Finis Fox for the lead In "A Woman Who Sinned."
He then played juvenile leads in five Ralph Ince pic-
tures, one FBO special, "Moulders of Men," "The Law
of the Range," MGM, and waa under contract to FBO tor
three years. His first talking picture was "The Younger
Generation" (1929), Columbia. Other pictures: "Troopers
3." "Sunny Skies," "Hot Curves," "So This Is Mexico."
•Why Marry"; others in 1929: "Two Sisters," "When
Dreams Come True," Rayart; "Girls Who Dare." Trinity;
(1931), "Chinatown After Dark," "Monster Walks," May-
fair; "Cannonball Express," "la There Justice." Bono
Art-World Wide. In 1935: "Custer's Last Stand." Stage
and Screen serial. In 1936: "Aces and Eights." Puritan;
"The Clutching Hand," Stage and Screen; "The Man from
Gun Town," "Gentleman Jim McGee," Excelsior. In 1937:
"The Silver Trail." Reliable; "The Fall of the Alamo,"
"The Freedom," Sunset.
LEASIM, HARRY W.: General Manager, RKO-Radio
Films International, Ltd.; engineer; married. With Radio
Corporation of America in charge Latin America.
LE BARON, WILLIAM: Director of Paramount pro-
duction, b. Elgin, III., Feb. 16, 1883; m. Mabel Hollins;
p. John K. and Mary (Bundy) ; e. Chicago University and
New York University. Managing editor. Collier's Weekly,
1918-19; playwright-author of "The Very Idea," "Apple
Blossoms," "The Love Letter," Her Regiment" and "Moon-
light." Director, General Cosmopolitan Productions, 1919-
24; associate producer, Famous Players Lasky Corp., Long
Island Studio, 1924-27; vice-president, FBO Studio,
1927-28, Tlce-president In charge of production, RKO
Radio Studios. 1929-31. In 1930: wrote story "Lovin"
the Ladies," RKO-Radio. Producer of "Cimarron," "Rio
Rita," "Street Girl," "Beau Geste," "Humoresque,"
"When Knighthood Was In Flower." Associate producer
Paramount. In 1933: "Terror Abroad," "She Done Him
Wrong," "College Humor" and "Too Much Harmony."
In 1934: "I'm No Angel." "It Ain't No Sin." "The
Old Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1935: "All the
Kin's Horses," "Rumba," "Goln' to Town," "The Man
on the Flying Trapeze," "Here Comes Cookie," Para-
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mount; co-author of play, "'Baby Face Harrington,"
screened by MGM; collaborated on stage play "Something
to Brag About." MGM. In 193li was placed in charge
of all Paramount production. I'roduced "Rose of the
Rancho," "Klondike Annie." "Give Us This Night."
"Poppy." "The General Died at Dawn," Paramount.
LEBEDEFF, IVAN: Actor, b. Uspoliai. Lithuania,
June 18, 1899; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; black hair and eyes; w.
148 pounds; p. Angeligna Foscarinl-Labura and Basil
LebcdefiP. non professionals; e. high school (Gymnasium),
University (college) of St. Petersburg, Imperial Lyceum
of Alexander I (college). Military Academy (college), St.
Petersburg, Russia; hy. music, tennis and horseback riding.
Has been in films for 11 years in such pictures as "King
Frederick," character part, Ufa production, made in Ger-
many In 1922: "The Lucky Death," lead, Alcatroi produc-
tions, made in France In 1924: "The Soul of an Artist,"
character: "600,000 Francs Per Month," character, and In
"The Charming Prince." character lead. Cine-France pro-
ductions, made in France in 1924 : then the beary in
"Burned Fingers" for Pathe in 192.5; "The Sorrows of
Satan" for Paramount In 192fi: "The Loves of Sonya."
for United Artists In 1926: "The Angel of Broadway."
DeMlUe in 1927: "Sin Town" for Pathe in 1927; "Walk-
ing Back" for Pathe In 1928. and "The Veiled Woman,"
character, for Fox In 1929: In "The One Woman Idea"
and "They Had to See Paris." and "Street Girl." Radio:
in 1930: "The Cuckoos," "The Midnight Mystery" and
"The Conspiracy." Radio: in 1931: "The Gay Diplomat."
Radio. In 1933: "Made on Broadway." "Bombshell,"
MGM: "Laughing at Life." Mascot: "Moulin Rouge,"
TTnited Artists-Century. In 1934- "The Merry Frinks."
Warner. In 1935: "Sweepstakes Annie," Liberty; "Goin'
to Town." Paramount; "China Seas." MGM. In 1936:
"The Golden Arrow." FN; "Pepper," 20th Century-Fox;
"Love On the Bun," MGM. In 1937: "Fair Warning,"
20th Century-Fox; "Mama Steps Out," MGM; "History
Is Made at Night." UA.
LEBENSBURGER, M. A.: Manager, First Division Kx-
changes. Inc., Cleveland, Ohio: b. Sandusky. Ohio. Feb-
ruary 3, 1890; married; e. University of Michigan, bachelor
of electrical engineering. Owner and manager. Standard
Kim Sevice, 1915-25, Cleveland, Ohio. Talking equip-
ment and theatre broker, 1926-31. Manager, Majestic Pic-
tures Corp. and Principal Distributing Corp.
LE BORG, REGINALD: In 1935: staged "Carmen-
numbers. "The Melody Lingers On," XJA -Reliance.
LEBRETON. RENE: Manager. Le Paramount (Para-
mount Theatre). Paris. Ftance; b. Paris. Dec. 13. 1898;
e. graduate Paris University; married. Was newspaper-
man. Formerly critic of "Comoedia." daily screen, stage,
and music hall newspaper. In 1930 became manag- r of
the Paramount theatre.
LECHNER, BILLY: Actor, b. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 2.
1924 : h. 5 feet ; brown hair, blue eyes ; p. Jos. S. and
Bessie Lechner; e. Bancroft Junior High School. Vaude-
ville and radio. Appeared at the Publix theatres in St.
Louis, Mo. and Los Angeles. In 1936: "Penrod and Sam."
WB. In 1937: •Too Many Wives." "Borrowed Time,"
RKO: "Make a Wish," Sol Lesser.
LEDERER, CHARLES: Writer. In 1931: collaborated
on "Front Page." United Artists. In 1932: collaborated
on story and wrote screen play of "Cock of the Air,"
United Artists. In 1935: additional dialogue, "Baby Face
Harrington," MGM.
LEDERER. FRANCIS: Actor, b. Prague. Karlin.
Czechoslovakia, Nov. 6, 1906: h. 6 feet; brown hair and
eyes; w. 156 pounds; p mother; e. grammar school, high
school academy for dramatics. On stage in Czecho-
slovakia. Austria. Hungary. Germany. England, United
States, in plays including "Autumn Crocus" and
"Cat and the Fiddle." Pictures Include "Die Wunder-
bare Lueee Der Nina Petrowna." "Zuflucht." "Die
Buesche Der Pandora," "Ihre Majestat Die Liebe." and
others. UFA: "Atlantis." "Haitang." British Interna-
tional. London: "Maman Colibrl." Vandal Telac, Paris.
In 1934: "Man of Two Worlds." RKO; "The Pursuit of
Happiness." Paramount. "Romance in Manhattan." RKO.
In 1935: "The Gay Deception." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "One Rainy Afternoon." UA; "My American Wife."
Paramount. In 1937: "Cape of Good Hope," Columbia.
LEDERER, OTTO: With Rapf & Ruden as exhibitor
operating a circuit of theatres, b. New York City, October
7, 1899: p. Rose and Henry Lederer; e. high school;
m. Birdie Marshon. He started in the motion picture
business as an exhibitor In 1910 in Brooklyn. Sold the
theatre In 1927. and went into partnership with Harry
H. Thomas, and bought out Merit Pllm Corporation from
Chadwlck.
LEDERER. OTTO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEDERMAN, D. ROSS: Director, b. Lancaster. Pa.,
December 11, 1895; e. Los Angeles and Santa Monica; m.
Frances Warner; h. 6 feet; w. 220 pounds; brown hair,
brown eyes; hy. swimming, handball, hunting. Entered
pictures In 1913 as an extra in Mack Sennett Comedies;
was the late Roscoe Arbuckle's prop man. then became
assistant director, specialized in directing trick scenes and
chases; under contract to Warner Bros, directing Rln-
Tln-Tin pictures for 12 months: underworld picture for
MGM in 1928. then a serial for Mascot Pictures; directed
Buck .Tones in "Texas Ranger" for Columbia; signed five-
vear contract with Columbia and directed "Rldtn" for
Justice." "High Speed." "Speed Demon." "Man Hunter."
"Range Feud," "Branded." "End of the Trail," "The
Fighting Marshall." "McKenna of the Mounted,"' "Two
Fisted Law," "Riding Tornado," "Texas Cyclone."
"Daring Danger," Columbia. In 1933: "State Trooper,"
"Soldiers of the Storm," "The Whirlwind."" "Busty Rides
Alone."' "Silent Man," Columbia. In 1934: "Murder in
the Clouds." "A Man's Game."' "Beyond the Law,"
"Crime of Helen Stanley." "Hell Bent for Love," "Girl
in Danger." Columbia. In 1935: "The Case of the Missing
Man." "Too Tough to Kill." "Red Hot Tires," First
National; "Dinky," "Moonlight on the Prairie." Warner.
In 1936: "Hell-Ship Morgan."' "Panic on the Air,"'
"Pride of the Marines," "The Final Hour," "Alibi for
Murder," "Come Closer. Folks." In 1937: "Counterfeit
Lady." "I Promise to Pay." Columbia.
LEDNER. S.AM: lUisiness Manager, 20th Century-Fox
Studio; b. New York City; e. in public schools and high
school. On musical comedy stage for 22 years. Assistant
production manager for United Artists Studio and Samuel
Goldwyn Productions, Ltd.
LEDUC, FRANK D.: Manager. Canadian Universal
Film Company. Ltd., Montreal branch: b. Ste. Aeatbe dei
Monts. Prov. Quebec, Can., November 27. 1890; married;
e. Ste. Anne de Beaupre College and Montreal College.
Operator in Ste. Agathe. 1910-12. Entered General Filrai,
Montreal, as revisor in 1912. Worked through shipping
and accessory departments shortly afterwards. In 1915
made booker; then as salesman from June until September,
1918. September 2, 1918, joined Canadian Universal Film
Company as salesman under Phil Hazza. manager. Was
made assistant-manager shortly afterwards and on March
20. 1920. was appointed manager. Appointed honorary
president of Montreal Film Board of Trade in June. 1934
and re-elected in August. 1934.
LEE. AH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, ANNA: Actress, b. England; m. Robert Steven-
son, director; hy. riding. Pictures include: "The Passing
of the Third Floor Back," "First a Girl," "The Camels
are Coming." GB. In 1937: "The Man Who Lived
Again,"' "You"re in the Army Nqw," "King Solomon's
Mines," GB.
LEE, ARTHUR A.: Head of American distributing com-
pany for Gaumont-British product: D. Harlem, New York.
July 18. 1894: e. public school No. 184 and Stuyvesant
high school. Has been In the motion picture industry for
twenty-six years; started out by roadshowing one of the first
five-reel pictures ever produced. Nat C. Goodwin In "Oliver
Twist," throughout the Dominion of Canada; one year later
with General Film Company in Montreal and later was
appointed manager of the special feature department In
Canada; left Canada and went with Picture Playhouse Film
Company and opened branch offlccs for them throughout
the United States. Resigned and went with Gaumont
Company of New York with headquarters at Flushing,
L. I., left Gaumont to enlist in the army, July 1, 1918.
Was discharged from the army December 25, 1918, and
went back to the Gaumont Company until the latter dis-
solved Its New York corporation. Then started Lee Brad-
ford Corporation, which operated until Bradford's death In
1925, at which time AmerAnglo Corporation was formed
with Lee as president. Retired from presidency of
AmerAnglo Corp. to open oCBces in New York to handle
Gaumont-British product in this country under title of
Gaumont British Picture Corporation of America. The
parent corporation is Gaumont British Picture Corporation.
Ltd.. of London. A member of Westchester Country
Club and Canadian Club.
LEE, BABY SALLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEE. BERNARD: Actor, r. n. same. b. County Cork,
Ireland. Jan. 10, 1908; h. 6 feet; w. 174 pounds: fair
hair, blue eyes; married; hy. music; p. professionals: e.
Liverpool Collegiate School and Taunton. Stage, touring
company, concert party and revue work before entering
films. Pictures: "Double Event" (Triumph). "Rlverhouse
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Lee — Lee
Mystery" (Universal), "The Tunnel" (Gaumont British).
1935; "Cecil Rhodes" (Gaumont British). 1935: "Secret
Agent" (Gaumont British), "The Black Tulip," Fox
British, L936.
LEE, BILLY: Juvenile actor, b. Nelson. Ind.. Sept.
12. 1930; h. 3 feet. 3 Inches; dark brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 34 pounds: p. Pete Schlansker. baseball player.
Family moved to California, and Billy was sent to the
Mcglin School for Kiddies, learning singing, dancing and
acting. Signed to long-term contract by Paramount after
appearance in "Wagon Wheels." In 1935: "Silk Hat
Kid," Fox; "Two Fisted," Paramount. In 1936: "Too
Many Parents," "The Sky Parade," "And Sudden Death."
"Three Cheers for Love," "The Big Broadcast of 1937,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Arizona Mahoney," Paramount.
LEE, CHINGWAH: Actor. In 1937: "The Good Earth."
MGM.
LEE. DAVEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, DIXIE: Actress, r. n. Wllma Wyatt: b. Htrrl-
man, Tenn., November 4, 1911; e. In New Orleans and
Chicago; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; w. 115 pounds; blond hair,
brown eyes; m. "Blng" Crosby, popular radio singer; hy.
horseback riding and tennis. On the New York stage in
"Good News." Entered motion pictures in 1929. Plct-
tures include: "Fox Follies of 1929" (lead in the fashion
number), "Happy Days" (Lead in "Crazy Feet" number),
"Cheer Up and Smile." "The Big Party." "Let's Go
Places," "Why Leave Home," Fox; in 1930 in "Harmony
at Home," Fox. In 1934: "Manhattan Love Song." Mono-
gram. In 1935: "Love in Bloom." Paramount; "Redheads
on Parade," Fox.
LEE, DONALD W.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEE, DOROTHY: Actress, r. n. Marjorie MiUsap; b.
Los Angeles, California, May 23, 1911; h. 5 feet, 1 inch;
light brown hair and dark brown eyes; w. 95 pounds;
p. Bess King and Homer Millsap, non -professionals; e.
Virgil, Jr. high school and the Los Angeles Coaching
School; married; hy. collecting toy dogs and playing ping
pong. No stage experience. Screen releases: "Syncopa-
tion," "Rio Rita." "Dlxlana" (1930), "Half Shot at
Sunrise" (1930), Radio Pictures; in 1931; "Hook. Line
and Sinker," "Cuckoos," "Laugh and Get Rich," "Caught
Plastered," "Peach O'Reno," "Too Many Cooks," "Local
Boy Makes Good," (1932), 'Girl Crazy." In 1933: "Take
a Chance." Paramount. In 1934: "Plane Crazy." Vita-
phone; "Hips. Hips. Hooray." "Cockeyed Cavaliers."
RKO. In 1935: "School for Girls." Liberty; Universal
short product; "The Rainmakers," RKO. In 1936: "Silly
Billies." RKO.
LEE, DUKE R.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE. EDDIE: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Sunset
Range." First Division: "Without Regret." Paramount.
In 1936: "Panic On the Air," Columbia.
LEE. ETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, GWEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE. GYPSY ROSE: Actress, b. Seattle. Wash.. Jan.
9. 1914; e. private tutor. Played in vaudeville and
burlesque. Ziegfeld. George White, Billy Rose, Lee Shu-
bert. Signed by 20th Century-Fox.
LEE. HENeiETTE:
Almanac.)
LEE, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE. JOCELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, JOE: Fox Exchange Sales Manager. Made first
contact with the business 27 years ago, touring with the
Joe Lee Stock Company and talking behind screens in
picture houses as offscreen voice which accompanied
silent films. Later, spent several years in the inde-
pendent field, selling and producing. In 1915, Joined
Paramount as salesman for New Jersey, and continued
with the company for nine years before he left to go
over to Fox, where he continued for the next ten years
iS New Jersey sales manager. He has held the title
of sales manager for the New York exchange since 1932.
His new post embraces sales for Greater New York and
New Jersey. Was president of New York Film Board of
Trade, two years. Is president of Motion Picture Sales-
men. Inc.
LEE, JOE (DOC): Exploitation and publicity. Started
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
in legitimate productions, with Shubert, and Klaw and
Erlanger. General manager and representative c(
Houdini. five years. Personal world tour with Tom Mix
for Fox Films as general representative in 1923, then
division manager of KKO Brooklyn and Long Island
Theatres. Now managing director and head of pub-
licity and advertising. Brooklyn Paramount Theatre. Fox
and Warner's Strand.
LEE, KATHERINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEE, KENDALL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEE, LAURA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, LEONARD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Sinner Take All," MGM. In 1937: col-
laborated on screen play "Espionage," MGM.
LEE. LESTER: Actor. In 1934: "Beloved." Universal
In 1935: "Symphony of Living," Invincible.
LEE, LETTIE: Gowns. In 1935: "Two Sinners," Re-
public.
LEE, LILA: Actress, r.n. Augusta Appel. b. New York,
Tuly 25. 1905; h. 5 feet 5V2 ; black hair, hazel eyes; w.
US pounds; p. Chas. Appel, non-professional; e. private
tutors; div. James Klrkwood, professional; hy. swimming,
riding and books. Stage e.\perience be^an with Gus
Edwards. Screen appearance in the following productions In
(1926): "Broken Hearts" and "New Klondike"; (1927)
"One Increasing Purpose." "Million Dollar Mystery."
"You Can't Beat the Law." "Adorable Cheat," "United
States Smith." "Top Sergeant Mulligan." "Just Mar-
ried," "Black Butterflies." "Thundergod." "Bit of
Heaven"; (1929) "Little Wildcat," "Man in Hobbles."
"Queen of Night Clubs," "Black Pearl," "Honky
Tcnk." "Flight," "Hurdy Gurdy Man," "Sacred Flame,"
"Show of Shows," "Murder Will Out" and "All the
Kings Men"; in "Dark Streets," "Drag," First Na-
tional; "Love, Live and Laugh," "The Argyle Case,"
Warner Bros.; in 1930 In "Double Cross Roads," Fox;
"The Unholy Three." MGM; "Those Who Dance," War-
ner; "The Gorilla." "Queen of Main Street," First Na-
tional: (1932) "False Faces." Tiffany; "Radio Patrol"
Universal; "The Intruder," "The Iron Master," "OflBcer
13." "Unholy Love." "The Night of June 13." Para-
mount," Allied; "War Correspondent," Columbia. In
1933: "Lone Cowboy," Paramount. In 1934: "Whirlpool,"
Columbia; "In Love With Life," Chesterfield. In samp
year appeared on New York stage in "Lady Jane." In
1935: "The People's Enemy," RKO. In 1936: "The
Ex-Mrs. Bradford," RKO-Radio; "The Country Gentle-
men," Republic. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," Republic.
LEE, LINDA: Singer, r n. Harriet Richardson, b.
New Orleans, La., 24 years ago: e. private and dramatic
schools in New Orleans. She has been featured, on stage
and radio, as a singer, and Is now a featured performer
with Ben Bernie and his orchestra, and at station KHJ,
Los Angeles. She has been featured with such famous
orchestras as Paul Ash. Mark Fisher. Vincent Lopez,
in St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville and other cities.
LEE. MARGARET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEE, NORMA: Actress. In 1936: "Wives Never
Know," Paramount.
LEE, NORMAN: Director, b. Sutton. England. Oct.
10, 189S: married; p. Edward John and Rosina Sachse;
e. private toutor. Became an actor after war service;
then variety act; wrote material for vaudeville acts: pro-
ducer of stage revues and comedies. Entered pictures
1929; now under five year contract B.I. P. In 1935 directed
"Forgotten Men," B.I.P.
LEE, OLE A.: Theatre owner, 4944-34th Avenue South.
Minneapolis. Minn.; b. Norway, July 17, 1870. p. Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew A. Lee: e. grade school: married. Was
hotel proprietor. Member, Allied of the Northwest.
LEE, OLGA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, PETER: Motion picture editor. Tribune. Al-
toona. Pa.; b. Altoona, Jan. 1. 1910; e. B.A., Pennsyl-
vania State College.
LEE, PHYLLIS: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "Broken
Dreams." Monogram. In 1935: "The Big Broadcast of
1936," Paramount.
LEE. ROBERT: Director, b. Charlottesville. Vs.: e.
New York and studied engineering at Tome Institute.
Port Deposit. Md. Began motion picture career in 1915
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as property boy; year later became assistant director.
Left Paramount in 1916 to enlist In army and became
first star on the Paramount Service Flag; returned to
Paramount. 1919 as assistant director, but wounds due to
world war made it necessary for him to leave In 1922.
Lived in Europe for next four years wiiere he directed and
appeared in several films. Keturned to Paramount In
1926 as assistant to Herbert Brennon; then became
director. Paramount. In 1934: "We Live Again," United
Artists; "The Scarlet Empress," Paramount. In 1936:
assistant director, "The Gay Desperado," UA. In 1937:
assistant director. "You Only Live Once," UA.
LEE. ROBERT NELSON: Writer, b. Butte, Mont.,
May 12, 1890; p. Marie Nelson and C. W. Lee, ex-
orofessionals; e. South Orange. N. J., high school; m.
Betty Terpen, non-professional; hy. all athletics. Wrote
scenarios for "The Hunted Woman." "In Love with Love"
•nd "As No Man Has Loved" In 1925; "The Fire
Brigade" and "The Outsider" in 1926; "Ritzy," "Un-
derworld" and "The Hough Rider" in 1927; and In 1928,
"The Charlatan." "Midnight Madness" and "The Mighty
Stream." Began writing for Paramount. In 1930: screen
play "The Dude Wrangler," World Wide. In 1932: col-
laborated on "70,000 Witnesses," Paramount. In 1933: col-
laborate J on screen play, " The Kennel Murder Case,"
wrote story and collaborated on adaptation. "From Head-
quarters," Warner; "The Mysterious Rider," Paramount.
In 1934: wrote screen play and collaborated on adaptation
of "Fog Over Frisco"; "The Dragon Murder Case," "Little
Caesar," FN. In 1933: collaborated on screen play, "While
the Patient Slept," FN. In 1937: "Armored Car," U;
".lericho," Capitol (London).
LEE. ROBERT EDWARD: Art director, b. Los An-
geles, Cal.. November 13. 1897; p. John and Mary Lee;
e. University of California; hy. polo, yachting, squash,
swimming. Worked on "Ten Commandments," "Thief of
Bagdad," "Monsieur Beaucaire." Art director for Mrs.
Rudolf Valentino, Columbia. James Cruze, "The Great
Gabbo." Art director. Educational. Lios Angeles, Cal.
Resigned. .
LEE, ROWLAND V.: Director, b. Findlay, Ohio; p.
Marie and C. W. Lee, professionals before marriage; e.
South Orange, New Jersey and DeWitt Clinton, New
York City, also Columbia University; m. Eleanor Worthing-
ton, non- professional. Stage experience of several years in
stock companies and New York productions. Left college for
the stage, then two years of Wall Street, then back to the
stage, from there to pictures, then two years in France dur-
ing the World War and back to pictures. Screen career
of 15 years, two as an actor, 12 years as a director. Be-
gan his work In the films with Thomas H. Ince. Some of
his more recent pictures are "Barbed Wire," "Three
Sinners," "Wolf of Wall Street," "The Mysterious Dr.
Fu Manohu." "Man from Wyoming." "Rolling Down to
Rio." "Ladies Love Brutes," "Return of Dr. Pu Manchu,"
"Derelict." "The Ruling Voice" and "The Guilty Gen-
eration" ; "Paramount on Parade," "Upper Under-
world." For London Film "That Night in London." In
1933: "Zoo In Budapest," Fox. In 1934: directed and
collaborated on the story and screen play of "I Am Su-
zanne"; collaborated on screen play and dialogue and di-
rected "The Count of Monte Cristo," UA; "Gambling."
Fox. In 1935: directed "Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th
Century; collaborated on screen play and directed "The
Three Musketeers." RKO. In 1936: "One Rainy After-
noon," UA. In 1937: "Love from a Stranger," UA.
LEE, SAMMY: Dance Director and Music Director, b.
New York City; h. 5 feet 3% Inches; w. 126 pounds;
black hair, black eyes; p. non- professionals; e. New York:
m. Marguerite Murray, ex-professional. Was member of
the Gus Edwards kid acts. In vaudeville with Ruby
Norton as Norton & Lee for six years. Conceived and
directed the musical sequences for many of the Zlegfeld
shows. Including "The Show Boat," "Rio Rita" and
others. In 1933 directed musical sequences in the pic-
tures "I Loved You Wednesday." "It's Great to be
Alive." "Best of Enemies," "Arizona to Broadway,"
"My Lips Betray," "Jimmy and Sally." Fox. In 1934:
"I Am Suzanne," "Stand Up and Cheer." "Baby Take a
Bow," "She Learned About Sailors," Fox. In 1935: musi-
cal dance numbers created and directed, "Hooray for Love,"
RKO. In 1936; dance ensembles, "King of Burlesque."
"Can This Be Dixie?", 20th Century-Fox; directed MGM
short product.
LEE, SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
LEE, SYLVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEE, VIRGINIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEEDS, ALBERT W.: Secretary and attorney. Fox
West Coast Theatres Corporation; b. Salem. Ore., Janu-
ary 6. 1899; e. Leland Stanford, Jr., University, class of
1920. and Stanford Law School (J. D., 1922) ; is married
and has three children.
LEEDS, ANDREA: Actress. b. Butte, Mont., Aug.
18, 1914; h. 5 ft." 4 in.; w. 110 lbs.; e. high school.
Chicago Conservatory of Music, University of California.
In 1936: "Come and Get It." United Artists.
LEEDS, HOWARD: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Van-
essa— Her Love Story." MGM.
LEEDS, THELMA: Actress, singer, b. New York City,
Dec. 18. 1913; e. Hunter College; h. 5 ft. 5V2 in.; w. 118
lbs. ; brown eyes and hair. Sang at night clubs Nor-
niandie. Chez Paree, Versailes, Mon Paris and others.
Appeared on Rudy Vallee program, Bromo Seltzer, Camel
Caravan and played a season with New York Light Opera
Co. In 1935: Vitaphone short product.
LEEDY, CHARLES ARMOR: Dramatic writer, humor-
ous columnist, Youngstown Vindicator-Telegram, Youngs-
town, Ohio; b. Sharon, Pa., Dec. 20, 1871; married. Dra-
matic editor for The Telegram for 31 years and also moving
picture department. As column writer and contributor to
humorous publications has created over 100,000 jokes, anec-
dotes and verses. Daily column called Jibes and Jabs has
been widely quoted in America and abroad. For many years
contributed regularly to Judge, Life, Puck and other pub-
lications. Given mention in Mirrors of the Year when
pickeu out by Robert Emmett Sherwood as one of the
nation's outstanding newspaper humorists. Started career
as minstrel and vaudeville performer, part of time doing
parts and specialties with repertoire companies and stock
organizations. 11 years in theatrical profession. Still
keeps up connection with show business as part-time enter-
tainer of Lyceum type. Much in demand as after dinner
speaker. Member of Lyceum and Chautauqua Association,
American Press Humorists, Society of American Magicians,
International Brotherhood of Magicians, International
Magical Circle. Has originated several newspaper syndicate
features, among which are Guessword Limerick, Terrible
Tangles of Kasper Keene, The Bobber Shop and Observa-
tions of Goshall Hemlock.
LEENHOUTS, GRANT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
LEES, ANTOINETTE: Actress. In 1936: "Magnificent
Obsession." Tniversial; "The Moon's Our Home," Para-
mount.
LEESON. LOIS: Writer. In 1935: story, "Bright
Lights. ■ "Broadway Joe," WB.
LEET. MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
LE FAINTE, ED.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEFAUR, ANDRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
LEFEBVRE, RENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
LEFERT, JOE: Assistant director. In 1935: "Drift
Fence," "Ship Cafe," "Witliout Regret," "Preview Mur-
der Mystery," "It's a Great Life," Paramount. In 1936:
"Hollywood Boulevard," "Early tj) Bed," "Till We Meet
Again," "College Holiday," Paramount.
LEFKO, GEORGE: Branch Manager. RKO Radio,
Pittsburgh, Pa.; b. New York City, August 3, 1892;
married and has two daughters; p. Max and Fanny
Lefko: e. grammar and high schooL Started with
old World Film Company. Cleveland. Ohio, served as
salesman. 1913; joined Select Film Company and In
1920 Robertson -Cole. Remained with this organization
through Its various mergers as F.B.O. and RKO and
managed Albany, Seattle. Cleveland and Pittsburgh
branches for RKO.
LEFTON, LEW: Branch Manager, b. London. Eng-
land, Nov. 16. 1897; p. dec; e. grammar school; married.
Was salesman. Has been connected with independent film
distributing for 18 years, mostly in Cleveland and Detroit.
In Pittsburgh for past six years. Became branch manager
Monarch Pictures Corporation.
LEFTON, MILTON: Office manager. Monarch Pictures,
Pittsburgh, b. Cleveland, Ohio. Dec 18, 1911; e. high
school; married. Connected with Independent film dis-
tributing six years, principally Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
In Pittsburgh three years, then present position.
LEFTON, NAT L.: Distributor, b. London, England,
March 14, 1894; married and has two sons and one daugh-
ter. To Cleveland with parents at 14. Sold candy In
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local theatres. Owned candy concessions at old Lyceum
and later Prospect Theatre. Produced "Streets of New
York," 3 reel picture made feature length by addition of
New York scenes. Joined Warner organization. 1914,
selling 3 reel features. Joined Harry Charnas and formed
Standard Film Service Company. Opened first Standard
office in Cincinnati, remained two years, then transferred
to Detroit. Back to Cincinnati as Standard branch man-
ager, where he remained eight years. Moved to Cleveland
and formed association with J. S. Jossey to distrihute
Monogram product in Ohio and Kentucky. Represents
Republic in Ohio and Kentucky.
LEGATE, DAVID M.: Pen name. David Gwydyr. As-
sistant literary and dramatic editor. Star, Montreal, Can-
ada; b. Inverell, N. S. W., Australia, Aug. 30, 1905; e.
McGill University; married.
Le GON, J EN I: Sin::er and dancer, b. Chicago, 111.
Appeared at Paradise and Uptown Theatres, Chicago,
under Sammy Dyer. Joined the Whitman Sisters, remain-
ing eight months. Appeared at Los Angeles' Cocoanut
Grove. On screen in 1935: "Hooray for Love," KKO.
LEGOSHIN, v.: Director. In 1935: co-directed "Song
of Happiness," Vostokfilm.
LE GRAW, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.) ;.i (J
LEGRIS, ROGER: Actor. In 1937: "Courrier-Sud"
(Southern Mail). Pathe Consortium Cinema; "Pepe Le
Moko," Paris Film Production.
LEHAR, FRANZ: Composer, b. Komarom. Hungarv,
April 30, 1870. Wrote "The Merry Widow." In 1936:
composer and director of Vienna Philharmonic and The
Wiener Saegerknaben, "Frasquita," Du World.
LEHMAN. BEATRICE: Actress. In 1935: "The Pass-
ing of the Third Floor Back," Gaumont-British. In 1937:
"Strangers on Honeymoon," GB.
LEHMAN, GLADYS: Writer. Scenarios Identified with
such Reginald Denny pictures as "Out All Night," "Clear
the Deck," "On Your Toes" and "Companionate Trouble";
joined Columbia in 1929: "Broadway Hoofer," "His
Lucky Day," "Mexican." "Red Hot Speed," "Per-
sonality." 1930-31 work Includes: "The Little Acci-
dent," "A Lady Surrenders." "The Cat Creeps." "Many
a Slip." "Seed." "Strictly Dishonorable" and "Back
Street." "Embarrassing Moments," U. In 1932: "Nice
Women," U. In 1933: "Hold Me Tight," Fox; col-
laborated on "White W'omanJ' Paramount; "They Just
Had to Get Married," U. In 1934: collaborated on the
screen play of "Death Takes a Holiday," "Double Door,"
"Little Miss Marker," Paramount. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "It's a Small World," "In Old Kentucky."
"The Coujity Chairman," "George White's 1935 Scan-
dals." Fox; "Behold My Wife." "Enter Madame," "The
Gilded Lily," Paramount. In 1936: "Captain January."
"Reunion." "Poor Little Rich Girl," "A Message to
Garcia, 20th Century-Fox.
LEHMAN. JUDA: Director and editor. In 1935:
directed and edited "The Land of Promise." Zionist
Organization of America.
LEHMAN. LAWRENCE: Theatre manager. b. Los
Angeles. Cal., May 31. 1886; p. Martin and Millie Leh-
man: e. high school. Kansas City: married. From 1907
to 1910. assistant manager and treasurer. Oroheum Thea-
tre. Memphis; 1910 to 1913. press agent. Oroheum Theatre.
Kansas City. Manaffer of Orpheum 1913 to 1927. Manae»r
of Mainstreet Theatre, Kansas City, since Orpheum closed
in 1927. Shriner and Elk.
LEHMANN. PAUL: Member of Board of Directors of
Universum Film A. G. (UFAl. Berlin; h. Frankfort,
Germany. Aug. 23. 1884: married. From 1898 to 1926
with newspapers, periodical publications and publishing
companies, since 1907 in directorial position. Since
April, 1927. a director of T'niversnm Film A. G. (UFAK
Berlin, delegated into board of directors on March 7. 192?.
LEHR, ABRAHAM: President of Abraham-Lehr, Inc.:
formerly vice-president. Samuel Goldwyn, Inc. and United
Artists Studios. Inc. b. Warsaw. Poland. July 13, 1880;
p. Samuel J. an_d Gustavia Lehr; e. public schools; m.
Anna Lee Neill; has two children. Has been in the pic-
ture industry since 1917 and prior thereto was the man-
aging executive of a large manufacturing concern.
LEHR, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEHR. LEW: Short subject editor and commentator.
Fox Movietone News; b. Philadelphia. Pa., May 14, 1895:
p. Charles H. and Sally Lehr; e. Harts Grammar School,
Northeast Manual High School, Philadelphia, and Buck-
Leg — Lei
nell; married. Was architect, real estate broker. Vaude-
ville and musical comedj stage, 21 years. Left stage,
1930; became writer shorts, and other subjects. Did voice
for comedy shorts. Educational, "Looking Back." Then
editor and commentator. Fox Movietone, for old Edison
Dramas. Did "Tintypes," "Adventures of a Newsreel
Cameraman." "Magic Carpet," "Newsettes" and "Lew
Lehr's Unnatural History" in Fox Movietone Newsreel.
In 1936: edited 20th Century-Fox short product.
LEHRMAN, HENRY: Actor and writer, b. Vienna,
Auitrlt, March 30. 1886; e. In Tienoi; hy. flylBC. En-
tered pictures In 1909; directed and supervised over 400
short comedy subjects; features include: "Reported Miss-
ing." "Chicken a la King," "Homesick," "New Year's
Eye." Fox; wrote story for "The Poor Millionaire," Bilt-
more. In 1934: with Nunnally Johnson wrote adaptation
of "Moulin Rouge." In 1935: adaptation of "Show Them
No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox.
LEIBELT, HANS: Aotor. In 1933 appeared In "Dawn."
Protex. In 1936: "The Royal Waltz," UFA.
LEIBER, FRITZ: Actor. b. Chicago; h. 6 ft.; w.
170 pounds; m. Virginia Bronson and has one son: hy.
carpentering. On stage played many Shakespearean roles.
In 1935: "A Tale of Two Cities." MGM. In 1936:
"The Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "Hearts in Bondage."
Republic; "Sins of Man," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"Champagne Waltz," Paramount.
LEIBER, FRITZ, JR.: Actor. In 1936: "Camille,"
MGM.
LEICHTER, MITCHELL: Producer, b. San Francisco.
June 10. 1885; e. Mission Grammar School; 1906 started
vaudeville agency in New York, booking headliners in
theatres throughout the East ; operated the Midway at the
San Francisco Exposition in 1914-15; established a film
export and import business in New York; began making
a series of eight Conway Tearles and a series starring
Margaret Morris. In 1935: "Trail's End." "Desert Guns,"
"Senor Jim," "Whistling Skull," "Judgment Book,"
"Hell's Haciendas," "Three Fingers," "Devil's Goal."
"Gunners and Guns," "Riddle Ranch." In 1936: "Desert
Guns."
LEIGH, CHARLOTTE: Actress, r. n. same. b. Lon-
don, Nov. 3, 1907; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 119 pounds;
brown hair; grey eyes; chiefly ? ; h. music; p. non-
professional; e. Woodlands School. Hampstead. London.
South Hampstead High School and Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art. Stage before screen. Films: "Someday,"
"The Brown Wallet," "Third Time Unlucky" (all War-
ner-British).
LEIGH, ROWLAND: Writer. In 1933 wrote lyrics.
"F.P. 1." Ufa-Gaumont British. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play "Charge of the Light Brigade," WB.
LEIGH, VIVIEN: Actress. r. n. Vivien M. Leigh-
Holman. b. India. Nov. 5. 1914; h. 5 ft. 3 in.; brunette,
blue eyes; hy. interior decoration; e. convent in Roe-
hampton, studied languages In San Remo, Italy, finishing
school in Paris, later Comedie Francaise School, Paris,
and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. West
End stage star. Films include "The Village Squire."
(B. & D,). "Look Up and Laugh" (A. T. P.). "Fire
Over England" (London Films), "Dark Journey"
(London), and "Storm in a Teacup" (London).
LEIGHTON, DONRUE: Actress, r.n. Donrue Leighton
Tannen: b. New York City; h. 5 ft. 6H in.; w. 122 lbs.;
brown hair and brown eyes ; p. R. Victor Leighton ; e.
Gardner School and Rosemary Hall; div. William Tannen.
In 1937: "Oh, Doctor," Universal.
LEIGHTON, LILIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac. )
LEISEN, MITCT1ELL: Director and Actor, b. Menomi-
mee, Mich., October 5, 1898; e. studied architecture at
the Washington University In St. Louis. Designed cos-
tumes for Babylonian scene of "Male and Female." With
Cecil B. DeMille for 12 years. Was art director of "The
Volga Boatman," "The King of Kings," In 1933
assisted in the direction of "Tonight Is Ours." and "The
Eagle and the Hawk," In 1933: directed "Cradle
.Song," and 1934: "Death Takes a Holiday." "Murder
.\t the Vanities." "Behold My Wife." Paramount. In
1935: directed "Four Hours to Kill," "Hands Across the
Table," Paramount, In 1936: "13 Hours by Air," "Big
Broadcast of 1937." Paramount. In 1937: "Swing High,
Swing Low," Paramount.
LEISHMAN. E. D.: Distribution Kxecutlve. Was man-
ager. Branch Operations. Universal Film Exchanges. Inc.;
b. Grangemouth, Scotland, Nov. 9, 1889; married; e.
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Falkirk High School and Glasgow University. Bank of
Scotland. 3 years. Bank of Montreal, 6 years. Officer
Boyal Flying Corps during World War; port representative
London for U. S. Shipping Board. 2 years. Assistant
to treasurer. Universal Pictures Corp. ; chief auditor of
exchanges. Universal Film Exchanges: assistant to general
sales manager. Universal Film Exchanges; home office
representative In Europe. Universal Pictures Corp. He-
signed, manager of branch operations. Universal 1933.
Resigned. In 1933 joined BKO Radio Pictures. Travelled
in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Strait Settle-
ments and India for RKO. To London In 1934 for RKO;
appointed chairman of Radio Pictures, Ltd., November,
1934, then chairman and managing director of Radio Pic-
tures International, Ltd. In 1936 resigned as head of RKO
Qistribution in England.
LEISTER, FREDERICK: Actor. In 1937: "OHMS"
("You're in the Navy Now"). GB.
LEISTER. JOHN PETER: Actor, b. Bellefontalne, Ohio,
Sept. 28. 1881; b. 6 feet 1% Inches: brown hair and
hazel eyes: w. 198 pounds: married. It the author of
a number of plays Including "Spongers," "The Bap."
and "The Devil Assists." Has played roles In many
stage plays including "The Bat," "Cat and the Canary,"
and "The Millionaire." Screen experience began at the
Pox Hollywood studio Aug. 14. 1931.
LEITER. CLAYTON A.: Pen name, CaL Motion pic-
ture editor. Journal -News, Hamilton, Ohio; b. Mlddletown,
Ohio, April 23, 1872; p. P. Z. and Louise Leiter; e. Ham-
ilton high school ; m. Emma Ziliox Leiter. Has been In
newspaper and publicity work, especially theatrical, since
1901,
LEJEUNE. C. A.: Film Correspondent, London, b.
Manchester. England; m. E. Roffe Thompson; one son: e.
Manchester University. Eight years film correspondent,
Manchester Guardian; seven years film correspondent. The
Observer: contributes to various weeklies and monthlies:
author of book "Cinema."
LE MAI RE, CHARLES: Costumes, 1933. "Take a
Chance." Paramount. In 1935: "George White's 1935
Scandals," Fox.
LE MAI RE, RUFUS: Executive assistant to Chas. R.
Rogers, Universal. Married and has three children.
LE MAI RE, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
Le MALL, ISOBEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LeMONT, CONNIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LE MOYNE, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Empty
Saddles." Universal.
LEMUELS, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "His Family
Tree," RKO.
LENARD, HERBERT: Film editor. In 1935: "Bright
Lights," FN; "The Goose and the Gander," Warner.
LE NARR, ADELE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LENGYEL, EMIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
LENGYEL, MELCHIOR: Writer. In 1934 collaborated
on story and dialogue of "Catherine the Great." United
Artists -London Films; story and screen play "Typhoon."
Camera Film, Paris; story "Caravan," Fox. In 1935:
collaborated on "Embers," Capitol Films, London; story
"Temptation," GB. In 1936: original story and screen
play "Tzar and Musician," Paramount. In 1937: "Angel."
play and dialogue, Paramount.
LENNERTZ, ELIZABETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
LENNON, THOMAS: Writer, b. San Francisco, Cal.,
May 10, 1896: e. St. Mary's College, Oakland. Cal.;
married. From 1915 to 1917. newspaperman with San
Francisco Examiner: Town Talk; editor, the Olympian.
U. S. Naval Reserve, 1917-1919. From 1919 to 1926
practiced law. From 1926 to 1930 newspaperman, Oak-
land Post Enquirer. With Pathe studios, 1930-1931.
With RKO-Radio since 1933. In 1933: story "Men Are
Such Fools," RKO-Radio. Wrote novel, "The Laughing
Journey." Films include "Silly Billies," "Special
Investigator." "Murder on the Bridle Path." RKO. In
1936: collaborated screen story "Grand Jury," RKO-Radio:
screen play "Second Wife," "Criminal Lawyer." "Murder
on the Bridle Path," BKO-Radlo; collaborated on screen
play "Racing Lady," RKO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated
on adaptation of "The Man Who Found Himself," RKO-
Radio.
LENOIR, JEAN: Music. In 1935: collaborated on
music, "Llliom," Fox-Erich Pommer; collaborated on music,
"La Crise Est Finle," Nero Film.
LEON, CONNIE: Actress. In 1935: "Clive of India,"
U.4-20th Century.
LEON, GARY: .'ictor and dancer on screen and in vaude-
ville team named Taylor and Leon. b. Chicago. 111., Febru-
ary 5. 1906: D. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leon; e. high
school. Santa Monica: by. athlete, nolo player. Won
about 250 dancing contests. On screen: parts in "Hot
StufT," "Prisoners." "For Two Cents." "Hearts In
Exile." In vaudeville in RKO circuit, Loew's and on
Publix stage bills. Played both in Europe and the
United States. Loew's presentation. In 1935: danced In
"Dante's Inferno." Fox.
LEON, VICTOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEONARD, AUDRY: Child actress, b. 7 years ago;
h. 46 inches: blonde hair and blue eyes: w. 50 pounds;
e. school, dramatic training, dancing, singing. In 1935:
"Arbor Dav." Hal Roach Pictures. In 1936: "Our Gang
Follies," Hal Roach Pictures,
LEONARD. BARBARA: Actress, b. San Francisco.
Cal.. Jan. 9. 1908. h. 5 feet 2% inches: auburn hair and
hazel eyes: w. 108 pounds: p. Doris Farnsworth and
Charles Anderson, non -professionals: e. boarding school,
also school in Lausanne. Switzerland, and studied art and
painting at Brera Institute in Milan. Italy: by. painting,
music, raising canaries, aviation and languages. First
stage role was lead as Marinlaine Lachenals in "Pomander
Walk." at the Hollywood Plavhouse in 1928. Also Ineenue
lead as Tesslo Sutton in "Shannnns of Broadway" at El
Capitnn theatre, Hollywood. Screen activities as fol-
lows: lead In "Dimples" and featured in "Ladies of the
Night Club." TiflPanv-Stahl nictures. Played leads In
several Vltaphone shorts. Including "Surprise" and "The
Pay Off," Played onnoalte Maurice Chevalier In "Para-
mount Revue," also opposite Georges Carpentier for War-
ner Bros.: nlayed role of Arit'l in "The Swan " for ITn'tod
Artists: "The Drake Case" (1929>, Universal: "The
Sleeping Porch" (19291. Paramnimt-Christie : "Son of the
Gods" (1930). First National: "Monsieur Le Fox" (1930K
MGM: "Vitanhnne No. 3883- "Surprise," In 193^- "Fnlips
Bergere," United Artists-20th Century. In 1936: "The
White Angel," FN.
LEONARD. CHARLES A.: Advertising manager. h.
New York City, .Tnlv 14. 1900: p. Etta Chekhov and
Hnrrv Applefon: e. preparatory school. Columbia extension,
Journalism : married. Was iunior pharmacist and actor.
With Strand Theatre. N. Y.. advertising and publicity;
First National Studio. Leonard-Sper Publicity Bureau;
associate Pete Smith Publicity Bureau, all Hollywood.
ATGAI publicitv department and Capitol Theatre, New
York, advertising and publicity. Stage publicity and
n'-oductinn, 1927-1929. Co-producer of play "Harlem,"
1929. Producer for the .American Plavwrights' Theatre.
Member of Dramatists' Guild. Publlx-Balaban and Katz
Theatres. Chicago. advertising and publicity: RKO
theatres, San Francisco, advertising and publicity. MGJT
s'-enario department. 1931. United Artists Theatres. San
Francisco and Los An?eles. advertising and publicity.
TTnited .\rtists advertising department. New York; Fox
advertising denartment: Universal Pictures, New York.
advertising and publicity manager: United Artists. New
York, director of exploitation and advertising assistant
to Monroe W. Greenfhal.
LEONARD, DAVID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEONARD, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEONARD. HARRY: Sound engineer. In 1936: col-
laborated on sound "The First Baby," "Human Cargo,"
"Educating Father." "The Crime of Dr. Forbes," "Pep-
per," "Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "Star for a
Night." "Back to Nature." "Ramona." "Thank You.
■■Jeeves!" "Fifteen Maiden Lane," "Can This Be Dixie?"
"Career Woman," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: collaborated
on sound "The Holy Terror," "Fair Warning," "Step
Lively, Jeeves." "Time Out for Romance," "Dead Yes-
terday," "That I May Live," 20th Century-Fox.
LEONARD. JACK: Assistant ijirector. In 1936: "The
Glory Trail," Crescent.
LEONARD. PEARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
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LEONARD, ROBERT Z.: Director, b. Chicago. III..
October 7, 1889; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; auburn hair, blue eyes,
w. 210 pounds; e. University of Colorado, Boulder, Col.,
and received his stage training In 19U4 In a dramatic
play and as a singer in quartet; m. Gertrude Olmstead,
professional; hy. golf. Entered pictures In 1915; pic-
tures include: "The Waning Sex," "Little Journey,"
■•Time, the Comedian," "Cheaper to Marry," "Baby
Mine," "Adam and Kvll." "Tea for Three," "Lady of
Chance." "Her Cardboard Lover," "Marianne." also "The
Divorcee," "Gay Madrid," "Let Us Be Gay," "The
Bachelor Father," "Its a Wise Child," "Five and Ten."
"Susan Lenox, Her Fall and Rise" and "Lovers Cour-
ageous," "Strange Interlude," "The Great Zlegfeld,"
MGM. In 1933: "Peg O' My Heart." "Dancing Lady,"
MGM. In 1934: "Outcast Lady." MGM. In 1935: "After
Office Hours," "Escapade," MGM. In 1936: "Piccadilly
Jim," MGIVt In 1937: "Maytime," MGM.
LEONG, JAMES B., JR.: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Sept.
29, 1934. In 1930: "I Cover Chinatown," Norman Foster
Production.
LEONG, JAMES B., SR.: Actor, author, and producer,
b. Shanghai, Nov. 2, 18S9; e. high school, post graduate
M.A. Degree, Muncie Normal Institute. Wrote and pro-
duced "Lotus Blossom," "Jeptha's Daughter," "Cavalcade
of China." Directed technical work for MGM. RKO, Ince
and Paramount. Pictures include "Crooked Street," "Re-
mittance Woman," "Chinatown After Dark," "Broken
Blossoms," "East Is West," and others. Appeared in
"Dragon Hor.';e," "Ace Drummond," "Good Earth."
"War Lord," and others.
LEON I DOFF, LEON: Vice-president and director of
production. Radio City Music Hall. b. Russia, Jan. 2,
1895; e. University of Geneva; married. Was medical
student. In 1921. associate producer, Capitol Theatre,
New York. 1927-32 director of production. Rosy Theatre.
Since 1932 in present post. In 1937: prepared production
ensembles "When You're In Love." Columbia.
LEROY, BABY: Actor, r.n. LeRoy Winebrenner. b. Los
Angeles, May 12. 1932. In 1933 appeared in "A Bedtime
Story," "Torch Singer," "TlUie and Gus." "Alice In
Wonderland," Paramount. In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby
Is Stolen." "The Old Fashioned Way." "It's a Gift."
"Lemon Drop Kid," Paramount. In 1936: "It's a Great
Life," Paramount.
LeROY, HAL: Dancer. Established himself as a fore-
most dancer, musical stage in New York. m. Ruth Dodd.
In Zlegfeld Follies. Went into motion pictures, first In
short productions. Appeared in "Wonder Bar" for Warner
Bros, in 1933. and in "Harold Teen." also for Warner.
In 1934: Vitaphone short features: "Picture Palace."
"Private Lessons." 1935-37: Vitaphone short product.
Le ROY, IRVING: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
dialogue "Gypsy Melody," ABP.
Le ROY, MERVYN: Producer, b. San Francisco, Cal.
Oct. 15, 1900. h. 5 feet 7% inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 130 pounds; p. Edna Teeple and Harry M. Le-
Roy, non-professionals ; Eight years In vaudeville and pro-
ductions; d. Edna Murphy, professional; m. Doris War-
ner, daughter of Harry M. Warner; hy. polo, tennis, go!l
and motion pictures. Directed such pictures as "No
Place to Go." "Flying Romeos." "Harold Teen," "Oh
Kay," "Naughty Baby," "Hot Stuff," Broadway Dad-
dies," "Lltlle Johnny Jones," "Playing Around," "Show
Girl In Hollywood," "Little Caesar," "Numbered Men,"
"Broken Dishes," "Top Speed," for First National, "Girls
Together" in 1930 for MGM. In 1931: "Tonight or
Never," United Artists; "Local Boy Makes Good." "Too
Young to Marry." "Five Star Pinal," "Broadmlnded,"
WB. In 1932: "Three on a Match," "Hard to Handle,"
"Two Seconds." "Big City Blues," "High Pressure,"
"The Heart of New York," "I Am a Fugitive from
a Chain Gang," Warners. In 1933: "Elmer, the
Gfeat," "The World Changes," First National;
"Gold Diggers of 1933," Warner; "Tugboat Annie."
MGM. In 1934: "Hi, Nellie," "Heat Lightning," "Hap-
piness Ahead," and "Sweet Adeline." Warner. In 193.'j:
"Oil for the Lamps of China," "Page Miss Glory," "I
Found Stella Parish," Warner. In 1936: "Three Men
on a Horse." "Anthony Adverse," WB. In 1937: pro-
duced and directed "The King and the XJhorus Girl,"
WB.
LERPAE, PAUL K.: Cameraman. In 1935: special
effects, "Coronado," "Annapolis Farewell," "The Big
Broadcast of 1936." "The Bride Comes Home," "Col-
legiate." "Peter Ibbetson." Paramount. In 1936: "The
Big Broadcast of 1937." Paramount.
LE SAINT. EDWARD J.: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Cohens and Kellys in Trouble," Universal; "Tomorrow
at Seven," Radio; "The Wrecker," "Thrill Hunter."
Columbia; "Torch Singer," Paramount; "Broken Dreams,"
Monogram. In 1934: "The Frontier Marshal," Fox; "Once
to Every Woman," Columbia; "The Old Fashioned Way,"
Paramount. In 1935: "In Spite of Danger," "Fighting
Shadows," Columbia; "Public Opinion," Invincible; Thun-
der Mountain," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Wit-
ness Chair," "We Who Are About to Die," RKO-Radio;
"The Case Against Mrs. 4mes," Paramoiint; "The Gal-
lant Defender," "The Legion of Terror," "End of the
Trail," Columbia; "Bulldog Edition/' Republic. In 1937:
"Counterfeit Lady," Columbia.
LE SIEUR, HOWARD RICHARD: Production manager.
United Artists, b. Heading, Pa., Dec. 28, 1906: married:
e. Rutgers University. Formerly in the copy and contact
department of Hanff-Metzger, Inc., advertising agency.
Three years with United Artists as production manager.
LESLIE, DUDLEY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
scenario "Living Dangerously," "A Star Fell From
Heaven," "The Tenth Man," ABP. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "Sensation," Wardour Films.
LESLIE, GERTRUDE; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LESLIE, HUBERT: Actor. In 1936: "The Marriage
of Corbal," General.
LESLIE, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LESLIE, LAWRENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LESLIE, LI LA: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LESLIE, MAUDE: Actress. In 1935: "Captain Blood,"
FN.
LESLIE, NORMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LESOURD, FRANK: Columnist, Staten Island Advance,
New York, N. Y. ; b. New York, N. Y., July 6, 1911;
p. Mr. and Mrs. William Lesourd; e. high school graduate.
Began seven years ago at the age of 18 as a social reporter;
later worked on waterfront and court beats; now writing a
gossip column and editing the motion picture page.
LE SOURD, HOWARD M.: Dean, Boston University
Graduate School, 688 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. ; b.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1889; p, Marion and May
Thompson LeSourd; e. Ohio Wesleyan University, A.B.
Columbia University, A.M. and Ph.D. Graduate of Union
Theological Seminary; m. Lucile Leonard. Was director
of religious education, Madison Avenue Methodist Epis-
copal Church, New York City, 1916-17; with Army
Y.M.C.A., 1917-18; Methodist pastor, Ohio State Uni-
versity, 1919-1922, Ben Avon M. B. Church. Pittsburgh,
Pa., also Instructor In Religious Education, Western
Theological Seminary, 1923-26: professor Religious Educa-
tion, Duke University, 1926-29; National Fellow In Re-
ligion, 1927; professor Religious Education Boston Uni-
versity School of Religious Education and Social Service,
1929-1933. Dean, Boston University Graduate School
since 1933. Conducted survey of the use of motion pic-
tures in religious and character education for the
MPPDA, 1929-30. Chairman of Committee on Social
V'alues in Motion Pictures, preparing excerpts from fea-
ture photoplays for use in character education. These
Dictures are called "Secrets of Success Series." Writer
of reviews for the "Motion Picture and the Family" undei
the caption "Lessons from the Movies."
LESSER, IRVING: Exhibitor. Was associated with
brother, Sol, In Principal Pictures. Later entered exhibi-
tion with small group of theatres in Long Island. Subse-
quently joined Skouras Brothers; 1932 franchise holder for
Principal Pictures; resigned that post early in 1933 for
operation of Fox Brooklyn, and operation of Roxy Theatre
in New York under Howard Cullman, as trustee.
LESSER, SOL: Producer and exhibitor, b. Spokane,
Wash., February 17, 1890; p. Lesser and Julia I,«sser;
e. public schools of San Francisco; m. Fay Grunauer;
has two children, Marjorie and Julian Lesser. Pounder
of West Coast Theatres, Inc., producer of Jackie Coogan
series, producer of Harold Bell Wright series, president of
Principal Theatres Corporation of America, general man-
ager of Feature Productions, Inc. Now motion picture
producer, specializing in travel, adventure and scientific
pictures. President of Principal Distributing Corpora-
tion. In 1933 produced and distributed "Thunder Oyer
Mexico"; produced "Tarzan the Fearless," Principal. In
1934: produced "Peck's Bad Boy," "Return of Chandu."
In 1935: produced "When a Man's a Man," "The Dude
Ranger" and "The Cowboy Millionaire," "Hard Rock
Havrigan," Fox; "Thunder Mountain," "Whispering Smith
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Speaks" 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: produced "O'Malley
of the Mounted," "The Border Patrolman." "King of the
Royal Mounted." "Wild Brian Kent," 20th Century-Fox;
•■The Mine With the Iron Door," Columbia; "Let's Sing
\gain " "Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio In 1937:
•Secret Valley." 20th Century-Fox. Serial "Dick Tracy."
LESSING, MARION: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LESTELLY, RENE: Actor. In 1935: "La Crlse Est
Fiiiie." Nero Films.
LESTER, CHARLES P.: District manager. National
Screen Service, 141 Walton Street, Atlanta, Ga. : b. New
York City, Dec. 1, 1892; e. grammar and high school
graduate: 2',i years college; married. Vaudeville per-
former; in regular Army, from Private to First Lieutenant.
With Universal Pictures 12V4 years as salesman. oCBce
manager and branch manager. Jacksonville, Fla. Branch
manager at Universal In Kansas City, New Orleans. At-
lanta and Washington. D. C. With National Screen Serv-
ice iVz years as district manager in charge of all south-
eastern states.
LESTER, EDWIN POWELL: Screen author, attached
to .Toe Rock, Ltd.. London, b. London, June 14, 1912;
e. Trinity College. Dublin. Wrote play "Cross in the
South." produced in Dublin in 1932. For films col-
laborated on adaptation of W. B. Maxwell's "Spinster
of this Parish" and on scripts of "Darby and Joan" and
■■Billy Bunter."
LESTER, ELLIOTT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LESTER, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LESTER, MARK: Actor. In 1935: "They Are Looking
Up." "Car of Dreams," Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1936:
"Doomed Cargo," GB.
LESTER, VAL.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
L' EST RANGE, DICK: Actor, director. production
manager, r. n. Gunther von Strensch; b. Dec. 27, 1889;
h. 6 feet 4% inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 185
pounds: p. non-professionals; e. New York University;
married; hy. hunting, fishing. Was bank clerk. On
stage. grand opera. vaudeville. With Thanhauser,
Majestic, Fred Mace Companies; Balboa Films. Key-
stone, Jesse L. Lasky, and others as actor and director.
Production manager, unit manager, assistant director, on
such films as "Mamba." ■'Murder by Television," "The
Devil," •'Main Street." "Sunrise." "Ben Hur," and
others. Production manager and supervisor. Sentinel Pro-
ductions, under direction of Walter Shumway.
LEUZZI, PASCUJALINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEVANT, OSCAR: Writer and actor. In 1929: played
in Paramounfs "The Dance of Life." In 1932 under
MGM contract. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Orient Express." Fox. In 1935: collaborated on music,
"Music is Magic," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on
music and lyrics, "In Person," RKO.
LeVANWAY, WILLIAM: Producer's assistant. Began
as assistant cutter, MGM, 1922. Became film editor in
1923. In 1935 was made assistant to Producer Joseph
Mankiewicz at MGM. While a film editor worked on
films including "Emma." "Possessed," MGiL In 1934:
"Lazy River," MGM. In 1935: "China Seas," "A Night
at the Opera," MGM, and others.
LEVEE, M. C: Talent Manager, b. Baltimore, Janu-
ary 19, 1889; e. Chicago; married and has two sons.
Previous career in merchandising. Entered pictures In
1917, joining Robert Brunton at United Studios: pro-
duced "Isles of Lost Ships," "White Moth," "Sweet
Daddies" ; held executive positions with First National,
United Artists and Paramount Publlx (jorp. Now man-
ager for Frank Borzage, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Robert Z.
Leonard, Kalmar and Ruby. Joe E. Broivn, Joan Crawford,
Bette Davis. Leslie Howard. Paul Muni, Dick Powell,
Madame Sclmraann-Heink, Warren and Dubln, Warren
William.
LEVENHAGEN, MARIE: Agent. 1139 Larabee Street,
Hollywood, b. Denver, Col.. Oct. 27, 1903; p. Mr. Wm. P.
Letenhasen; e. Gunnison State Normal School; not mar-
ried. Was pay clerk, title expert, and auditor in building
and loan. Four years at Twentieth Century-Fox, story de-
p.irtment and acting. Four years publicity.
LEVENSON. JOSEPH M.: Strand Theatre Circuit.
1149 Old South Bldg., Boston. Mass.; b. Boston. Mass.,
March 24, 1884; married: e. graduate of local Bcbools,
high school and Boston UnlTersity Law School. Attorney
at Law. Became interested in motion picture industry first
as counsel to the late Mitchell H. Mark and the late Moe
Mark, also personal counsel to Hiram Abrams and Walter
K. Greene. In 1912 became associated with both Mitchell
H. Mark and Moe Mark in construction of the Strand
theatre, BulTalo, N. Y., and In 1913 In the construction
and operation of the N. Y. Strand Theatre. Thereafter
waa Intel ested in and became a director of each company
in each new venture, including construction and opera-
tion of Brooklyn Strand, Albany Strand, Troy theatre.
Syracuse Strand and other theatres in New York, Lynn
Strand, Worcester Strand and various others In New
England. Was vice-president of Stanley Mark Strand
Theatres from time company was organized until sold to
Warner Brothers. Now operating nine theatres In the
Massachusetts territory and also built a news reel theatre
In the railroad station at Boston. Served on Board of
Education. Boston, and also in the Massachusetts legisla-
ture. In 1909 organized Famous Players Film Co. of
New England and was counsel for the company for several
years until it was merged with the other film com-
panies as Paramount Pictures Company. Then New England
counsel of this company. Also organized and was counsel
and director of American Feature Film Co.. of which
Louis B. Mayer was president,
LEVENSON. MAX L.: Exhibitor, b. Boston; e. Chelsea
public schools and graduate of Boston University Law
School in 1909; married and has three children. Inning
1918 and 1919 served as assistant attorney general of
Massachusetts. In 1919 general counsel for Mitchell Mark
Enterprises and Highland, Abrams Co. With his brother,
Joseph M. Levenson. was with original Metro F.'lm Co.,
and with American Feature Film which at that time was
associated with Louis B. Mayer. Vice-president of in-
dependent Exhibitors Film Association of New Eng'and.
His theatres Include Columbia and Bates In Attleboro,
Mass.; South Station, Boston; Metropolitan, Plymouth and
Rlalto in Leominster; Alhambra, Quincy and Strand In
Quincy; Plymouth in Worcester and CooUdne In Brci.k-
Hne. Represented unaffiliated first-runs on Boston Clear-
ance and Zoning Board. In 1936 elected first vice-president
Independent Exhibitors, Inc., New England Allied affiliate.
LEVENTHAL, MEYER: General manager, b. Balti-
more. Md.. May 14, 1896; p. Harry Leventhal, Mollie
Silberg Leventhal; e. public schools; married. In industry
27 years. Started at age of 10 as usher at Grand Thea-
tre. Became projectionist and general electrical supervisor
of Phillip J. Scheck Theatre Interests, and was promoted
to managing director, present position. Has arranged all
motion and talking picture public entertainments for Balti-
more City Band Concerts for past 16 years.
L EVERETT, GEORGE: Sound Engineer. In 1933:
"Hold Me Tight." "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," Pox.
In 1934: "Orient Express." "Baby Take a Bow." Fox.
In 1935: '■Black Sheep," Fox; "Your Uncle Dudley,"
"Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Song and
Dance Man." "The Road to Glory," "Star for a Night."
"Fifteen Maiden Lane." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: col-
laborated on sound "Time Out for Romance^" "That I
May Live," 20th Century-Fox.
LEVERING, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
LEVEY, ETHEL:
manac. )
LEVEY, HAROLD: Music Director, b. New York City;
h. 5 feet 10 '/4 Inches; gray eyes and light hair; w. 185
pounds; e. New York. Russia and Germany, specializing
in composition and piano; m. non-professional; hy. golf
Composer of "Magic Ring." "Lady Billy," "Clinging
Vine," "Lovely Lady," "Greenwich Village Follies," and
many more. Entered picture business three years ago.
Was Music Director at the Brooklyn Vltaphone Studios.
LEVI. NEWT: (Deceased. See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. )
LEVI Err, SONYA: Writer, r. n. Sonya Levien
Hovey; b. Russia, Dec. 25. 1898; h. 5 feet, 2 inches:
bro\vn hair and blue eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. Mr. and
Mrs. Julius Levien; e. New York Public Schools. New
York University. L.L.B. : married; hy. architecture, music.
Member of the New York Bar. Lawyer for short period.
Editor and fiction writer for Metropolitan Maga-
zine. Playwright. With Paramount three years.
Fox seven years. Pictures include screen plays of
"Cavalcade," "State Fair," "Berkeley Square," "White
Parade," "Curly-Top," "Daddy Long Legs." "They Had
to See Paris," "So This is London." "Lightnin'." "Mr.
Skitch," "Song O' My Heart." "Bad Girl" and col
laborated on original story. "Here's to Romance." "War-
rior's Husband," "Llliom," "Surrender," "Delicious,"
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"The Brat," "She Wanted a Millionaire," "Kebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm," "After Tomorrow," "Tess of the
Storm Country," Fox. In 1934: collaborated on "Marie
Galante," "As Husbands Go," Fox; "Music is Magic,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936-37: "The Country Doctor,"
"Reunion," "Four Men apd a Prayer," "Chicago Fire,"
"Kidnapped," 20th Century-Fox.
LEVIGARD, JOSEF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEVIN, CHARLES: Superintendent of Laboratory, Hal
Koacb Studio. Culver City, Cal. ; b. Chicago, 111., Sept.
23, 1890: married: p. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Levin; e.
public school. Buffalo. N. Y. Hart Shaffner & Marx.
Chicago, III. Selig Polyscope Co., CbicaKO. 1907-13.
Charlie Chaplin Studio, 1915-21. Hal Boach Studio since
1921.
LEVIN, JACK H.: General manager. Copyright Protec-
tion Bureau; executive director; organized and developed
plans that founded company during years 1921-1926. b.
New Yorlc City, Aug. 19. 1898; e. Technical Institute, New
York City. Choir boy, amateur theatricals, apprentice
jeweler and stone cutter. In 1916, poster room. Mutual
Film Company; 1918, Ivan Film Company; charge of
South America, exports, road show representative. Merit
Film Corporation. In 1921 organized department of
New York Film Board, transfers of ownership and settling
playing time claims. In 1922 launched Free Show Control
System, since used all over United States, In 1926
"aired" all cases of "bicycling," subrenting, holdover and
false box office statements before Joint Board of Arbitra-
tion through Louis Phillips. In 1927 completed plans
accepted by home offices and Installed in 32 exchange
centers in the United States to wipe out $10,000,000 annual
losses on bicycling and unauthorized exijibitions. Won first
arbitration award before St. Louis Joint Board of Arbi-
tration, establishing Section 25 of existing Copyright Law
as minimum damages. In 1928 joined Motion Picture
Club. In 1934 published copyrighted booklet on "Argu-
ments in Favor of Federal Registration." 1935-36: ex-
tended Bureau's work into Canada and Mexico. Member,
Knights of Pythias; Mason; president of League for the
Welfare of Crippled Children.
LEVINE. GEORGE L.t Branch manager, b. Chicago.
July 1. 1891. Milwaukee branch manager for 14 years.
Formerly assistant to A. W. Roth, lola Theatre; left there
to manage the Avalon, Chicago. President, Film Board
of Trade, five consecutive terms.
LEVINE, M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEVINE, NAT: President, Mascot Pictures Corporation;
b. New York City, July 26, 1899; married. In 1934: pro-
duced "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released
as feature by Majestic. In 1935: "Ladies Crave Excite-
ment," "Harmony Lane," "Confidential," Mascot; "A
Thousand Dollars a Minute," Republic. In 1936: "Laugh-
ing Irish Eyes," "The Harvester," "The Singing Cow-
boy," "Down to the Sea," "Hearts in Bondage." "Navy
Born," "Guns and Guitars," "Ticket to Paradise," "Fol-
low Your Heart," "The Gentleman From Louisiana."
"Sitting on the Moon," "The Three Mesquiteers," "Bull-
dog Edition." "The President's Mystery^" "The Country
Gentlemen." "The Lonely Trail," "The Mandarin Mys-
tery," "The Bold Caballero." "Happy Go Lucky," Re-
public. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," "Join the Ma-
rines," "Beware of Ladies," "Paradise Express," Ke-
public.
LEViNES, CARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEVINO, ALBERT SHELBY: Actor and Writer, b.
Fredericksburg, Va., 1878; e. Bucknell University. Was a
Washington newspaper correspondent for New 'York Times,
New York American, fiction and article writer for Collier's,
Harpers, Leslie's; author of "Cost in Men and Money of
Our Wars." Wrote a scenario for "Turkish Delight, '
Pathe; "Their Hour," Tiffany-Stahl ; co-scenarist on "The
Canary Murder Case" and "The Shopworn Angel," Para-
mount; dialogue and continuity on "The Womsm Backet,"
MGM; "The Man from Wyoming." Paramount. In 1932:
screen play. "Renegrades of the West." BKO-Radio.
In 1933: collaborated on screen play, "After Tonight,"
RKO-Radio. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Keep "Em Rolling." RKO.
LEVINSON, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEVINSON, LEONARD L.: Lyricist, author and pub-
licity, b. Pittsburgh. Pa., March 2, 1904; h. 6 ft.; w. 175
lbs.; brown hair and gray eyes; married: h. photography
and collecting old songs; p. Naimon and Sophie; e. public
school, high school. University of Pittsburgh and University
of California. Was newspaper reporter; sports editor,
Houston Dispatch; fan magazine writer; gag man; theatri-
cal press agent; member of staff of Variety 1925-26 and
1929-32. Lyricist lor "Music Box Revue," "Happy Days,"
"Paris in Spring." Stage manager, "The Desert Song."
Autlior of revue and vaudeville sketches and material.
Wrote and directed "Pitfalls of Passion," 1927; wrote
"Diamonds Preferred," 1929; "Hell on Wheels," 1936.
Member of Warner Brothers trailer department in 1936.
Publicity director for Filmarte Theatre, Francis Lederer
Productions, Fanchon Royer features, Maurice Conn Pro-
ductions and others. Co-author of "The Left-Handed
Dictionary."
LEVINSON, LEW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEVINSON, NATHAN: Director of Recording, Warner-
First National Studios; b. New Y'ork, July 15, 1888; mar-
ried. Telegraph operator; electrical and radio engineer;
Major Signal Corps, U. S. Army, Commanding Officer
Signal Corp. Radio Laboratories, Camp Alfred Vail, N. J.,
during war. Pacific coast radio specialist. Western Electric
Co. Managing director of radio station KPO, San Fran-
cisco. Western divLsion manager of The Vitaphone Corp. ;
Electrical Research Products, Inc. Became director of
recording, Warner-Mrst National.
LEVOY, ALBERT E.: Executive and associate producer.
Republic, b. Montreal, Feb. 15, 1902; h. 5 ft. 6% in.;
w. 178 pounds; black hair and brown eyes; married; e.
McGill University. Has newspaper experience. 1926-7
Universal business manager; 1932 Mascot business man-
ager; 1933-35. general manager. In 1936: executive and
associate producer: "The President's Mystery," "Happj
Go Lucky," "Follow Your Heart." "Sitting on the Moon,'
"The Bold Caballero," Republic. In 1937: "Two Wise
Maids." 'Join tlie Marines," "Navy Blues," "Jim Han
vey. Detective," Republic.
LEVOY, GORDON W.: General legal counsel, Republli
Productions, Inc., Mascot and Condor Pictures Corp.
Hirlinian Enterprises, Regal Productions, Inc., Pacific Pro-
ductions. Inc., Metropolitan Pictures Corp., Film Products,
Inc.. Ambassador Pictures Corp., Conn Pictures Corp..
Chas. Mintz Studios. General Film Products, Inc., Melody
Pictures Corp., Personality Pictures Corp.. Treasure Pic-
tures Cotp,, Television Pictures Corp.. and other motion
picture producing companies, b. Montreal, Can., July 13,
1904: p, McOm University, Montreal, B.A., M.A. ; Uni-
versity of Southern California. LL.B. ; married. Spe-
cializes in motion picture law.
LEVY, ARTHUR M.: Branch Manager, Columbia
Pictures Corporation; b. Hamilton, Ontario, Can.. April
20. 1895: married and lias one son. Federal Sign
System Electric Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Served In
Civil Service during the war at Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Md. Connected with Select Pictures exchange, Wash-
ington. D. C. 1919; then to Fox and later American
Releasing Corp. In Washington, D. C, and Philadelphia;
then made Buffalo manager for latter organization. Joined
Pathe as manager in Kansas City, and later took charge
of the Des Moines branch. First sold in Pittsburgh ter-
ritory for Universal. Five years ago joined Columbia
as salesman, Washington, D. C. Became Pittsburgh man-
ager, Columbia.
LEVY. ARTHUR H.: Costumes, In 1935: "Metro-
politan," "Show Them No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox.
LEVY, BENN W.: Writer, b. London, England, March
7, 1900; m. Constance Cummings; e. Keble and Uni-
versity College, Oxford. Became managing director of a
London publishing house, but resigned in order to devote
his time fully to dramatic authorship. Has written over
a dozen plays in the last few years, anions the best
known being "This Woman Business," "A Man With
Red Hair," "Mud and Treacle," "Art and Mrs. Bott'e."
"Ever Green," "Mrs. Moonlight," "Springtime for Henry."
"The Church Mouse" and "The Devil Passes," several of
which have been reproduced as motion pictures. In 1931 :
collaborated nn "The Woman Pursued." "Transgression."
"(5ay Diplomat." RKO: "Waterloo Bridge." Universal.
In 19.'!2: collaborated on "The Devil and the Deep." Para-
mount. Directed "Lord Camber's Ladies." In 1933:
screen play "Topaze," RKO-Radio; "The Old Dark
House," U. In 1934: wrote screen play of "Melody in
Spring." Paramount: screen play "The Unfinished Sym-
phony," GB. In 1936: "Desire," Paramount.
LEVY, BERT: Film Editor. In 1935: "Sweet Music,"
"Stars Over Broadway," Warner; "Goose and the Gander,"
FN.
LEVY, EDWARD G.: Attorney (Levy and Levy), spe-
cializing In law work for theatres, 152 Temple Street,
New Haven. Conn. b. New Haven, Conn., (October 21
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Lev — Lew
1898; m. Hortense Rosenblatt of New York, September,
1925; e. New Haven public and high schools; awarded
Philo Hotchkiss scholarship to Yale University; I<L.B.,
Boston University Law School. 1921. Admitted to prac-
tice in Connecticut state and federal courts in 1921. First
associated witli Attorney Carl A. Mears and thereafter
with brother Herman in law partnership. In May, 1927.
elected executive secretary and general counsel of the
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Connecticut, and served
in those capacities ever since. At Atlantic City in 19S2,
appointed assistant general counsel. Motion Picture Theatre
Ov.'ners of America; succeeded Frank C. Walker as general
counsel in July, 1933; re-elected general counsel of MPTOA
at Los Angeles Convention. April. 1934. and New Orleans
Convention, February, 1935 and Miami board meeting,
1936. Chairman of Board, The Community Bank and
Trust Company of New Haven.
LEVY, HERBERT: Film Editor. In 1933: "The Life
of Jimmy Dolan," "The Narrow Corner," Warner; "I
Loved a Woman," "Dark Hazard." First National. I.
1934: "As the Earth Turns," Warner. In 1936: "A Mes
sage to Garcia," "Half Angel," "Dimples," 20th Century-
Fox.
LEVY, JACK: Manager contract department and special
sales representative for National Screen Service.
LEVY. JULES: Distribution Executive, b. Rochester,
N. Y.. May 2, 1896; married; e. public school. District
manager and eastern sales manager. Universal for 8 years;
sales manager. First National, New York, for 3 years;
special representative for United Artists out of New York
for 9 months; general manager. RKO. film booking for 3
years; owner state right exchange and exhibitor, Detroit,
for 18 months; previously In legitimate show business
as company manager. General sales manager and vice-
president. Radio.
LEVY, LOUIS: General musical director, Gaumont-
British Picture Corporation. London, b. London. Nov. 30.
1893; married. Commenced as violinist, later becoming
conductor of variety, concert and opera. Pioneer of musical
accompaniments to silent films. 1910. Musical conductor
New Gallery. London, 1916; Shepherd's Bush Pavilion,
1921. Joined Gainsborough Pictures. Ltd.. nt beginning
of talkers. In 1936: "It's Love Again," "Special Agent."
"Nine Days a Queen." "It's Love Again." "Rhodes,"
"Doomed Cargo." GB. In 1937: "Head Over Heels In
Lovo," GB.
LEVY, M. A. (MOE): District manager. 20th Century-
Fox. Minneapolis. Minn. ; b. Hamilton, Ontario. Jan. 12.
1893; e. high school and Toronto College; married. Was
jeweler. Joined Mutual Film Corporation. 1918, sales-
man: branch manager six months later. Remained with
company through changes to Mutual Distributing Corpora-
tion. Robertson -Cole Distributing Corporation, then spe-
cial representative for Chaplin comedies. Special repre-
sentative for Fox Film Corporation. 1921. Later branch
manager. Fox. Charlotte. N. C. ; Kansas City, Mo.;
Omaha. Minneapolis. Chicago, then Minneapolis. Janu-
ary 1. 1937. promoted to district manager, with super-
vision In Minneapolis, Des Moines and Omaha, with offices
in Minneapolis.
LEVY, MELVIN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "Robin Hood of El Dorado," MGM.
LEVY, MILTON D.: Publicity. Harry Balahan Theatres.
Chicago; b. Chicago. 111.. February 11. 1907; D. Max
Levy: e. graduate of Northwestern University school of
.lournalism ; m. Sophie Llppert. Has been with Publix-
Balaban and Katz for three years; previously wrote pub-
licity stories for the Stack-Globe Advertising Agency and
before that was editor of a trade newspaper. Connected
with Harry Balaban Theatres for last five years; man-
ager at Commercial Theatre and handling advertising for
circuit.
LEVY, NAT: Branch Manager, b. Rochester, N. Y..
1898. From 1921 to 1924 was sales manager for Uni-
versal In Toronto; from 1924 to 1927. sales manager for
Universal in Philadelphia: then for two years ran Uni-
versal otflce In Albany. December 26. 1929 to RKO In
Philadelphia. March 2. 1931, with RKO in Detroit as
manager. Since July 1. 1935, East Central district man-
ager of RKO. covering the following offices: Albany.
Buffalo. Cincinnati. Cleveland. Detroit. Indianapolis,
Philadelphia. Pittsburgh and Washington. D. C.
LEWIN, ALBERT: Associate Producer, Paramount, b.
N. Y. C. ; e. New York University. Harvard, M.A. Writer,
scenario editor, associate producer, executive. MGM.
Among pictures are "Smilin' Through." "Redheaded
Woman." "The Guardsman." "The Cuban Love Song." In
1935: "China Seas," "Mutiny on the Bounty." In 1937:
"The Good Earth," MGM.
„^?^'^' .WILLIAM: Educator and editor. Weequahlc
High School, Newark, N. J.; b. New York City, Aug 12
1889; p. Marcus and Yetta Lewin ; e. Columbia University
A.M.; New York University. Ph.D. Research work, other
unnersities and for Electrical Research Products. Inc..
Educational Department, 1929. Conducted 100 experiments
with educational films. 1919-29; organized photoplay ap-
preciation movement in American schools and colleges
1928-32; worked during 1931-34 under the auspices of the
National Council of Teachers of English, as chairman of
photoplay committee; conducted nation-wide experiment to
introduce new units of instruction as to photoplays. 1931-
•!3. Author of "Photoplay Appreciation in American
High Schools," 1934 ; chairman, motion picture committee
of the Department of Secondary Education, National Edu-
cation Association since 1934; author of numerous study
.guides to films, educational and historical texts; managing
editor, "Photoplay Studies" and "Group Discussion Guide"
since 1935. Instructor in education. New York University,
1932. Lecturer on photoplay appreciation since 1932.
LEWIS, ALBERT: Associate Producer. Paramount; b.
March 15. 1889; married; p. Nathan and Ida; e. Dublle.
high. City of New York. Actor. 1909-13: from 1913-28,
senior member firm. Lewis & Gordon, producers of stage
plays "Welcome Stranger," "Six Cylinder Love," "The
Nervous Wreck," "Rain." "Easy Come. Easy Go."
".Secrets." "The Jazz Singer" and "The Spider," 1928-29.
joined Fox Film as New York representative of Studio:
1930-31. head of story department. Fox Studio, Holly-
rtood. Joined Paramount production staff. Hollywood.
September. 19;.2 Named associate producer; in 1933
produced "Torch Singer " "No Man of Her Own." "A
Lady's Profession." "Internatinnal House." In 1934
produced "Wharf Angel," "The Gilded Lady," Paramount.
In 1935: "Stolen Harmony," "College Scandal." "Men
Without Names." Paramount. In 1936: "Till We Meet
Again." "Florida Special," "My American Wife," "A
Son Comes Home," Paramount.
LEWIS, BEN: Film editor. Started as assistant camera
boy at Biograph in 1913. Became a cutter in 1917 at the
Empire All-Star Studio. With MGM as film editor since
1924. Films include "White Shadows in the South Seas,"
"Trader Horn." "Tarzan," "Dinner at Eight." In 1934:
"You Can't Buy Everything," "Manhattan Melodrama."
In 1935: "Society Doctor," "Mark of the Vampfre."
"Woman Wanted." In 1936: "The Garden Murder Case."
"Speed," "Moonlight Murder." MGM. In 1937: "Under
Cover of Night," "Personal Property," MGM.
LEWIS, BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEWIS, CECIL: Writer, Paramount. b. Birkenhead,
England, Mar. 29, 1898. Is co-founder of British Broad-
casting Corp.. director of programs and chairman of Pro-
gramme Board for four years. .Joined British International
Pictures in 1931 as director. Wrote original story, script,
music and lyrics of "Indiscretions of Eve"; story and script
"Men With Wings," and others.
LEWIS. CHARLES E.: b. Brooklyn. N. T.. e. gram-
mar and high schools. Brooklyn. Became affiliated with
motion picture industry as studio boy for the old Imp
Company in 1909. Later with Universal, then Kinetophone
Corporation as branch exchange manager, then Jungle Film
Company. Entered theatre operation field in 1916. Thea-
tre manager. Independent theatre owner, chain theatre
general manager and operates a circuit of suburban thea-
tres around New York. Entered trade paper field In
1928. Now editor and publisher of Showmen's Trade Re-
view with offices at 1501 Broadway. New York City.
LEWIS. CLIFF: Publicity, b. Wabash. Ind.. 1899: p.
George and Mary: e. public and high schools, Anderson,
Ind., one year university of Kentucky, three years night
courses. N. Y. U. and Columbia. In film Ijusiness for
fourteen years: started in small house. Anderson. Ind.,
ticket taker; manager Fischer Theatre, Danville. 111.: two
years publicity manager with old Mark-Strand Company:
two years Paramount Exploitation Dept. ; two years Pub-
lix Theatres advertising department; four years assistant
to Paramount advertising manager; then advertising man-
ager. Paramount. Former publicity director for Colum-
bia Studio. Resigned December, 1932. to join Arcb
Reeves' staff at Fox.
LEWIS, DAVID: Associate Producer. RKO Radio, b.
Trinidad. Col., Dec. 14. 1906; e. Received B.A. and
M.A. degrees from the University of Washington. Acted
on the New York stage and appeared in "The Grand
Street Follies." "Greenwich Village Follies" and others.
With Paramount as associate story editor and then with
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RKO Kadio as associate producer. In 1933: "CtMi
Fire." ••Headline Sliooter,^^ RKO. In 1934: •'Two Alone,"
"The Crime Uoctor,'^ ••Where Sinners Meet," ••gtingaree.'^
RKO. In 1936: associate producer, "Riff Raff,"
•Camille," MGM.
LEWIS, DIANA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEWIS, EDGAR: Director, b. Holden, Mo., June 22,
1877: e. in Kansas and Indiana; m. Mary Louise Lewis,
screen and short story writer; hy. boxing, baseball and
golf. Was on the stage for seventeen years as an actor;
then director and writer for spoken drama; wide experi-
ence in stock road show companies and productions. Di-
rected •'The Barrier,'' ••The liar Sinister,' ••The Nigger."
•'Light in the Dusk,^' •'The Great Divide," "The Bond-
man," ■•Made to Order Hero," •'An Arizona Cyclone,"
•'Stormy Waters," "The Gun Runner," '•Love at First
Sight," Chesterfield, and '•Ladies in Love," Chesterfield.
LEWIS, EVA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEWIS, FLO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LEWIS, FRANKLIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEWIS, GENE: Director, b. Philadelphia, Pa.. 1892;
e. Philadelphia public and high schools; studied medicine
for two years. On stage in 1914. Operated and directed
his own stock companies; operated stock company in Dallas
for 10 years; also had companies in Memphis, Houston
and San Antonio. Started in pictures as director of dia-
logue, working on "Rose of the Rio Grande," "Aloha,"
"Drum of Jeopardy," "Mothers Millions " and ••Honey-
moon Lane." With First National, Columbia and RKO
Pathe. Free-lancing. In 1934: dialogue director for
'•Countess of Monte Cristo," •■! Like It That Way."
Universal: '•Baby Take a Bow," Fox. In 1935: dialogue
director, "While the Patient Slept," "Traveling Sales-
lady," First National; dialogue director, "Alibi Ike,'
"We're in the Money," Warner. In 1936: dialogue direo
tor, "The Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "China Clipper,"
"Sing Me a Love Song," WB. In 1937: dialogue direc-
tor "Melody for Two," "Ready, Willing and Able," WB.
LEWIS, GEORGE: Actor, b. Guadalajara, Mexico, De-
cember 10, 19U4; b. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 166
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. San Diego high school;
m. Mary Lou Lohman, non-professional; hy. all outdoor
sports; appeared in amateur theatricals; in pictures for
seven years. At first with the Pickford-Fairbanks and Uni-
versal Studios. Among the pictures in which be has ap-
peared are "His People," ••The Old Soak,' 'IS Wash-
ington Square." "Honeymoon Plats," "The Four Flushers,"
"Give and Take," and "The Collegians"; in 1929 In
"College Love,'" "King of the Campus," "Tonight at
Twelve," Universal. Next under contract to Fox, also
11933), "Her Resale Value," Mayfair. In 1935: "Red
Morning," RKO; "Headline Woman," "Storm Over the
Andes,"" Universal.
LEWIS, GEORGE FRANCIS: Director, Vice-President
and General Counsel of Technicolor, Inc., and Technicolor
Motion Picture Corp. b. New York City, November 21,
1885; p. Francis and Sarah Kelley Lewis; e. Patchogue
high school, Mt. Hermon School, Cornell University
(bachelor of law 1907); m. Elizabeth Lofgren. Member of
New York State Bar Association, Delta CbL Clubs: Cor-
nell University, Essex Fells Country, Block Hall, Down-
town Athletic Club. Admitted to the bar. New York, 1907.
Member: Guthrie, Jerome, Rand and Kresel, attorneys,
lyiil, Jerome and Rand, 1924; Tibbetts, Lewis & Rand,
1929; Tibbetts, Lewis, Lazo and Rand, 1934; American
Bar Association, director and secretary of General Electric
X-Ray Corporation.
LEWIS, HAROLD: Studio and production manager, b.
New Y'ork City, Feb. IS, 1901; married; e. Waverly high
school, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. B. & H.
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Enterprises. Burr comedies. Educational Talking Pictures,
Ltd., Kducational Studios MC, Western Service Studios,
Reliance Productions. In 1936: "In His Steps," "Tlie
Wliite Legion," Grand National.
LEWIS, HAROLD: Sound technician. Becorded
"Deatli Takes a Holiday," "Tlie Trumpet Blows," Para-
mount, in ia35; "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Love in
Uloum." "Four Hours to Kill," "So Ked the Kose,
Paramount. In 1936: "Klondike Annie." "The Princess
Comes Across," "Tiie Big Broadcast of 1937," "College
Holiday." Paramount.
LEWIS, HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEWIS, HENRY, JR.: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LEWIS, I ORIS: Musical conductor. In 1935: "Mimi,"
BIP. In 1937: "April Romance." MGM.
LEWIS, JOE: Actur. Played in Vitaphone No. 2868. In
1936: "Private Number," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"The Holy Terror," 20th Century-Fox.
LEWIS, JOSEPH H.: Supervising editor. Mascot Pic-
tures corporation; b. New York City, April 6, 1900. In
1935: "Behind the Green Lights," "One Frightened
Night," "Headline Woman," "Ladies Crave Excitement."
"Harmony Lane," "Streamline Express," "Waterfront
Lady," "Contidential," Mascot; "A Thousand Dollars a
Minute," "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic. In 1936: "The
Leavenworth Case," "The House of a Thousand Candles,"
"Laughing Irish Eyes," "The Harvester," Republic.
LEWIS, MARTIN J.: In 1935: edited and titled "La
Maternelle," John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
LEWIS. MARY: Singer, r. n. Mary Kidd. b. Hot
Springs, Ark. ; e. Arkansas. After studying music and
voice in Little Rock, went to San Francisco with musical
show. Sang at Tail's there, appeared with Fanclion and
Marco after losing her voice, made short pictures for Al
Christie, then finding she had recovered her voice, she
went to New York. Appeared in Greenwich Village Fol-
lies, then Ziegfeld Follies. Studying singhig under Wil-
liam Thorner, found opportunity for Metropolitan Opera
position after two years of European study. Studied in
Paris, making her debut in Vienna in "Faust." Sang in
Czechoslovakia, Monte Carlo, London and Nice. Sang "The
Merry Widow" in revival at Casino de Paris. Became a
Metropolitan opera star. Has appeared on concert stage
all over the country. Signed contract to sing in two
pictures.
LEWIS, MITCHELL: Actor, b. Syracuse, N. Y. ; h.
6 feet. 2 inches; dark brown hair and eyes; w. 178
pounds; p. Rose and Manuel Lewis, father professional;
e. Syracuse, N. T., high school; m. Nanette Rejan, pro-
fessional; hy. outdoor sports. On the stage since a child
and appeared with William Faversham In England, also
with Nazimova, Holbiook Bllnn and the late Theodore
Roberts, and in "The Two Orphans" and "Arizona" In
New York City. Sixteen years' screen experience. In
"The Barrier," "The Bar Sinister," "The Sign Invisible,"
"Hard Boiled Hagerty," "Eagle of the Sea," "Frivolous
Sal," "Miss Nobody," "Tenderloin" and "Way of the
Strong"; (1929) "Madame X," MGM: "The Leather-
neck," Paramount; "Linda," First Division; "The Black
Watch," Fox; "One Stolen Night," Warner; "Girl of the
Port" (1930), Radio Pictures; "Mammy" (1930). War-
ner Bros.; Vitaphone No. 2234. "The Death Ship." In
1933: "Ann Vickers." Radio. In 1935: "Red Morning."
RKO: "A Tale of Two Cities." MGM. In 1936: "Sutter's
Gold." U; "Dancing Pirate," "Mummy's Boys," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: "Mama Steps Out." "Espionage,"
MGM.
LEWIS, RALPH: Actor. b. Englewood, 111.; h. 5
feet. 9 inches; hazel eyes and gray hair; w. 175 pounds;
e. public school of Evanston, 111., Northwestern University;
m. ; hy. swimming. Has lived In New York. Chicago.
Evanston. Los Angeles. Has had stage experience. En-
tered pictures In New York in 1912 with Rellance-Ma-
jestie. Pictures Include: "Conquering Power." "The Girl
in the Glass Cage" (1929), First National. In 1933:
"Sucker Money," Hollywood: "Riot Squad," Mayfalr. In
1934: "Mystery Liner." Monogram. In 1935; "The Lost
City." Regal; "Behind the Green Lights," Mascot.
LEWIS, RUSSELL: Dance director. In 1935: "Becky
Sharp," RKO-Pioneer. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate."
KKO-Radlo.
LEWIS, SAMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
m:inac.)
LEWIS. SHELDON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LEWIS, SINCLAIR: Writer. In 1931: story "Arrow-
smith," United Artists; "Newly Rich," Paramount. In
19; 3: story "Ann Vickers, " BKO-Radio. In 1934: story
"Babbitt," Warner. In 1936: "I Married a I)s)ctor,"
WB; "Dodsworth," UA.
LEWIS, TED: Actor and Band Leader, r. n. Theodore
L. Friedman; b. Circleville, Ohio; h. 5 feet, 7 inches;
dark brown eyes and dark brown hair; w. 138 pounds;
e. Circleville public schools and Ohio State Unlveisity;
m. hy. ice skating. Lived in Circleville, New York City,
Hollywood. On stage in "Kose, Young and Friedman,"
in first Greenwich Village Follies with own band, in "Ar-
tists and Models," "Passing Show." Entered pictures in
1929. Pictures include: "Is Everybody Happy," "Song
of Songs" (1929), Warner. In 1935: "Here Comes the
Band. ' MGM.
LEWIS, VERA: Actress, b. New York City; e. Normal
College, New York; b. 5 feet, 8 Inches: w. 154 pounds;
blond hair, blue eyes; hy. motoring. Previous career on
the stage; original "Mme. Sans Gene" with Julia Mar-
lowe, James K. Hackett; in stock in the East and in Los
Angeles. Entered pictures in 1914. in footsteps of her
husband, Ralph Lewis; played in "Intolerance," "Peg o'
My Heart," "Long Live the King," "Resurrection,"
"Ramona," Mme. Peronne In "The Iron Mask" (1929),
United Artists; Mrs. Calhoun in "The Home Towners,"
Warner. In 1933: "Hold Your Man," MGM. In 1935:
"The Man on the Flying Trapeze." Paramount; "Way
Down East," "Paddy O'Day," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Missing Girls," Chesterfield.
LEWIS, WILLIAM J.: Dramatic and motion picture
editor, the Sun-Telegraph, Pittsburgh, Penna; b. Franklin,
Pa. General newspaper work 17 years. Dramatic and
photoplay editor since 1917 on Sun-Telegraph. Gazette
Times and Clironicle Telegraph. Three papers but same
desk, since present publication is successor of others in a
merger.
LEWTON, VAL: Editorial assistant to David O. Selz-
nick, Selznick International Pictures, b. Yalta, Russia.
May 7, 1904. h. 5 feet llVa inches; w. 205 pounds;
brown hair, blue eyes. e. Cornwall and Columbia Uni-
versity, p. Mrs. Nina Lewton'; m. to Ruth Elliott Knapp
on April 19. 1929; daughter Nina. Assistant to Donald
Henderson Clarke and David Oliver Selznick.
LEWYN, LOUIS: Producer, Hollywood; b. Houston,
Texas, December 18, 1892; h,. 5 feet, 10 inches; light
blond hair and gray-blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. non-
professionals; e. high school, Houston, Texas; also Berlin,
Germany; m. Marion Mack, professional; hy. flying, was
awarded Aero Club of American Aviation Medal of Merit
in 1919, for first flight into the Grand Canyon of Arizona
on the U. S. Air Service flight from the Gulf to the
Pacific and return. Produced his first feature air picture
in 1919 in which such feats as changing from plane to
plane and plane to train were shown. This photoplay was
produced at Ellington Field. Texas, and released under
the title of "Sky-Eye," by Sol Lesser, state rights.
He produced a feature picture dealing with the adven-
tures of a movie-struck girl In Hollywood, under the title
of "Mary of the Movies" released in 1923 by FBO as a
Columbia Picture. This photoplay was made in partner-
ship with CBC Film Sales corporation, CBC then an-
nounced a series of Columbia features and later changed
the name of its selling organization to Columbia Pictures
Corporation. He also produced the "Carnival Girl," in
1925, released by Associated Exhibitors through Pathe
exchanges, and the two-reel comedy series, "Alice in
Movieland," in 1927; released by Paramount; also a series
of short subjects, released as "Radiograms," 1928, and
distributed by Columbia, the material being written by
Ralph Spence. Also produced a series of short subjects
with RCA Photophone sound entitled, "Station STAR."
He also produced "The Voice of Hollywood," for re-
lease by Tiffany. The second series, consisting of 26 single
reels, with screen stars broadcasting from Hollywood direct
to the theatre, had an added novelty with all programs
being presented as television broadcasts. This was the
first television novelty series to be released. Prepared
new novelty series entitled "The Unassociated Press."
LEXY. EDWARD: Actor. r. n. Capt. E. Gerald
Little, JI. C. b. London, of Irish parents, Feb. 18.
1897; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 168 pounds; very fair hair,
blue eyes; married: hy. tennis, golf; e. St. Andrews
College. Dublin. Royal Military College, Sandhurst and
Trinity College. Dublin. In Army seven years, serving
in France. Salonica. Egypt, Palestine, Persian Gulf.
India and Burma during War and after. Called to the
Bar (became lawyer) in England Jan.. 1927. later prac-
ticing at the Irish Bar for five years. Films include
"Knight Without Armour," "Troopship." "Four Dark
Hours" (all London Films). "Action for Slander" (Victor
Saville).
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LEYSER, BILLY: Director of Publicity, advertising
and exploitation. Centaur Films, Inc. b. Brooklyn, N. Y. ;
h. 5 feet, 7 inches; gray hair and brown eyes; w. 158
pounds. Experience in amateur theatricals. Started out as
a motion picture exhibitor in ISutfalo and Cleveland; then
became film salesman for Mutual Film Company in Western
New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania; then branch man-
ager of film exchange in BulTalo, N. Y., later becoming
exploitation and sales manager of film exchange In Cleve-
land, Ohio; motion picture editor of the Cleveland News
and Sunday News Leader for six years; then director of
publicity for Universal, Universal City, Gal.; director of
publicity of Metropolitan Pictures Corporation; director
of publicity for Harry Langdon; director of publicity of
inspiration Pictures, Inc.; director of publicity and ad-
vertising for Educational Studio, Inc., Christie Film Co.,
and Metropolitan Sound Studios, Inc. ; director of pub-
licity and advertising. Patrician Pictures, Ltd. 1932-33
wrote original screen stories. Co-authored "The Black
and White Clown" sold to Universal. Sales promotion
manager, Monogram and Animated Pictures-.
LEYENDECKER. FRANK S.: Eastern editor. Box-
office, New York City. b. New York City. Worked with
S. S. McClure's Magazine; publicity department of Fox
Film Corp. : later as an assoi^iate of Viola Irene Cooper,
literary agent.
LEYSSAC, PAUL: Actor. In 1937: "Head Over Heels
in Love," GB.
LEYTON, DRUE: Actress, b. Guadalajara, Mexico; h.
5 feet, fi Inches; w. 120 pounds; blond hair, and brown-
green eyes; e. Bennett School for Girls, Millbrook, N. Y.,
Madame Cecile's School at Lausanne, Switzerland. Stage
experience In "We Are No Longer Children," "Dark
Towers" and others. Stage name was Freya I,elgh.
Signed Fox contract and reported to Fox Movietone Cits
on Feb. 13. 1934. In 1934: "Change of Heart," "Charlie
Chan in London." "Charlie Chan's Courage," Fox. In
1936: "Charlie Chan at the Circus," 20th Century-Fox;
"Alibi for Murder," Columbia.
L'HERBIER. MARCEL: Director. In 1936: "Le Bon-
heur," Franco American.
LIBAIRE, DOROTHY: Actress, b. New York; mother
an actress; e. Smith College and the American Academy
of Dramatic Arts; m. Marion Gering, writei-dlrertor. On
stage in "Broken Dishes," "Skidding" and "As Good As
New." On screen in "Madame Butterfly," and in 1933:
'Bondage." Fox; "Jennie Gerhardt," Paramount, and
■picture Brides," Allied. In 1934: "Baby Take a Bow."
Fox. In 1935: "Murder on a Honeymoon," RKO; "Baby
Face Harrington," MGM; "The Hoosier Schoolmaster,"
Monogram.
LiBEAU, RALPH: District Sales Manager, b. In-
dianapolis. Ind: e. high school graduate. In machine
shop of Atlas Engine Works, year and a half; promoted
tJ drafting department, then sales, finally assistant to
general claim agent in engineering capacity. 1908, be-
came cashier for A. D. Flintom, who operated penny
arcades and film exchange, Kansas City. 1910 In charge
of branch office, General Film, owned by Flintom. Okla-
homa City. Later sent to Milwaukee. 1914. transferred to
Des Moines to open Famous Players Film Exchange, Re-
mained there when Paramount took over exchange. 1920,
returned to Kansas City as district manager, his current
post.
LIBROS, SIMON: President, National-Kline Poster
Company and National-Penn Printing Company, Philadel-
phia, Pa. b. Bucharest. Rumania. May 23, 1881; e.
Bachelor of arts and sciences; married. National-Kline
Poster Company 26 years.
LIBSON, IKE: Circuit Division Mananer. Left vir-
tual retliement late In 1933 to operate as divisional man-
ager for RKO the houses he himself had built and sold
to that company. Has complete operating control ol
houses in RKO Midwest: the Albee, Palmer, Shubert
Paramount, Capitol, Grand, Lyric and Family, all down
town Cincinnati. Also operates Dayton division for RKC
with lames L. Weed as city manager, while In Cin-
cinnati Arthur Frudenfeld, former RKO divisional man-
ager in Detroit, Is In charge. Dayton group includes the
Keith. Colonial and State.
LICHTENSTEIN, JULIUS: Comptroller and Assistant
Treasurer. Sales On Sound Corporation and Internationa
Theatre Accessories Corp . 1600 Broadway, New York City
b. Budapest, Hungary, October 6, 1908; p. Benjamin an(
Reglna Llchtensteln; e. graduate grade school, high school
New York City Mechanics Institute, Cooper Union Ar
School.
LICHTMAN, AL.: MGM executive, b Hungary, April
Ley — Lig
3, 1888; married. Came to this country at an early age
and obtained position as usher in theatre in New York.
ISecame a vaudeville actor and then managed a company of
lis own. He became associated with Exhibitors Advertising
Corporation and was eventually the New York manager for
that concern. He was general manager of distribution for
•Monopol Film Company which handled such features as
'Dante's Inferno," "Homer's Odyssey ' and "The Life of
Buffalo BUI." He was the first sales manager for Famous
Players Company and he was first general manager of dis-
tribution for Artcaft, selling the pictures of Mary Pickford,
Douglas Fairbanks, Elsie Ferguson and William S. Hart.
Merger into Famous Players-Lasky Corporation made him
general manager of distribution for the combined organiza-
tion and he also filled the same position for Universal.
In 1926 he was appointed special field representative of
United Artists Corporation and then became president and
one of the execu'ive committee of that company. Resigned.
In 1935 became MGM executive.
LIDDELL, FRANK R.r (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
LIDDLE, RICHARD S.: London sales manager, Cin-
ematograph Department. Ilford Ltd., London, b. London,
1906; e. Framlingham College, Suffolk and University
College School. London. With Stock Exchange, shipping
and transport companies, then to photographic industry
as salesman of celluloid base. Salesman for Selo Film
Stock in 1928, joining Ilford. Ltd., in 1932.
LIDWELL, WANNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
In 1936: Educational short
LIEB, HERMAN: Actor,
product.
LIEBE, HAPSBURG: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LIEBENEINER, WOLFGANG: Actor. In 1936: "Lle-
belei," General Foreign Sales.
LIEBERT, DICK: Organist. Appeared in 1934 in
"Organ Festival," Master Art. Organist at Radio City
Music Hall. New York.
LIEBERT, SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LIEDTKE, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
LIEF, J. 0.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on story,
"Two for Tonight," Paramount.
LIEF, MAX: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on "The
Unexpected Father." Universal. In 1935: collaborated on
story. "Two for Tonight," Paramount.
LIFTON, LOUIS S.: Director of advertising and pub-
licity. Monogram Pictures; b. New York City: e. Columbia
University (A.B,, B.Lit.): Reporter. Brooklyn Eagle and
Times. Publicity dept.. Metro Pictures, 1922-23; edi-
torial staff, Chicago Tribune (Paris, France) ; Assistant
to advertising director. Educational Pictures, World Wide,
four years; advertising director, British International.
Liberty Pictures; Eastern story editor and talent head.
Republic. Joined Monogram on reorganization in October,
19.36.
LIGETTI, JULI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LIGGON, GROVER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LIGHT, ROBERT: Actor, r. n. Merwin Light: b.
Denver, Col., June 23, 1911; h. 6 feet, brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 165 pounds; e. Denver Schools. East Den-
ver High School, Hamilton Institute. New York City.
.Journalist, then appeared on stage In Theatre Guild';:
"Marco Millions." Played in "Volpone." "Guest Boom,"
"Thoroughbred." Appeared in stork in Pelham Manor.
Mount Vernon and Summit, N. J., then returned to Broad-
way as radio entertainer In 1934: appeared in "Gentle-
men Are Born." In 1935: "Women Must Dress," Mono-
gram; "Murder in the Clouds," Warner; "Reckless,"
MGM; "Mary Jane's Pa," "Shipmates Forever," FN. In
193B: "Ceiling Zero." FN; "Doughnuts and Society,"
Republic, »nd "My Man Godfrey," Universal.
LIGHTFOOT, MORLEY: Assistant director. In 1935:
'Fugitive Lady," Columbia. In 1936: "Panic on the
Air." Columbia. In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady," "I Promise
to Pay," Columbia.
LIGHTMAN, M. A.: President and general manager,
Malco Theatres, Inc, ; b. Nashville. Tenn.. August 5,
1891: p. Fannie and Joe; e. Vanderbllt and Cornell Unl-
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Lis— LiYi
versities, civil engineering; m. Celia S. ; has two boys and
one girl. Served five terms as president M.P.T.O.A. ;
vice-president part of one year and again in 1934; presi-
dent M.P.T.O. of Ariiansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, until
1936. Was In construction field before entering motion
picture industry; started actively in exhibition field in
1P2&; operated Criterion Film Co., Atlanta, Ga. (State
Bight Exchange— 6 states) 1917-20. Active in local Little
Theatre; addressed Motion Picture Academy of Arts and
Sciences. May 2. 1932, on "Wliat the Public Wants."
Active in Public Relations work as major part of exhibitor
organization worlf. Succeeded by Ed Kuykendall as
M.P.T.O.A. president in 1933. Elected vice-president,
M.P.T.O. of America, at New Orleans Convention. On
Memphis Grievance Board. Chairman of board of directors,
M.P.T.O. of Arltansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. Address:
Strand Theatre Bldg., Memphis, Tenn.
LIGHTNER, FRED: Actor. In 1935: Educational short
product.
LIGHTNER, WINNIE: Actress, b. Greenport, L. I.,
September IT, 1901; h. 5 feet, 5 Inches; w. 125 pounds;
red hair, gray eyes; e. New York City. Appeared In the
musical revues "Gay Paree," "George White's Scandals"
and others. 1933: "She Had to Say Yes," First Na-
tional; "Dancing Lady," MGM.
LIGHTON, LOUIS D.: Associate Producer, b. Omaha,
Neb., November 25, 1895; p. Mr. and Mrs. William B.
Lighten; e. University of Arkansas; m. Hope Loring
Llghton; one daughter, Patricia Lighton. Experienced in
newspaper work and in magazine fiction and novels; was
scenario writer; associate producer for Paramount for
seven years. Wrote or adapted "Wings," "Penrod and
Sam," "Boy of Mine," "Little Annie Rooney," "His
Secretary," "It" and dozens of others. Produced Clara
Bow pictures and "Shopworn Angel," "The Virginian,"
"Seven Days' Leave," "Tom" Sawyer," "Skippy,"
"Huckleberry Finn," "Sooky," "Touchdown," "Night of
June 13," "If I Had a Million," "Lady and Gent." In
1934 produced "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount. In 1935:
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "Annapolis Farewell," "Peter
Ibbetson." Paramount. In 1936: "Trouble for Two,"
MGM.
LIKE, RALPH M.: Producer, b. September 2, 1898;
h. 5 feet, 6 inches; brown eyes and dark brown hair; w.
175 pounds; e. mechanical engineering University of Illi-
nois. Owned and operated Natural Film Laboratories.
Entered Independent production about 1920. Took over
Charles Ray Studios about 1927 for recording purposes
and productions, operating them under name of Interna-
tional Film Studios for Independent production. Produced
for Action Pictures, Ltd.
LILLEY, EDWARD C: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on "Sweet Surrender," Universal.
LILLIAN: Dress designer. In 1935: "Charlie Chan
in Paris," "Life Begins at 40," "$10 Raise," Fox.
LILLIE, BEATRICE: Actress, b. Toronto, Can.. 1898:
h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 112 pounds; brown hair, gray
eyes; e. in a Toronto convent and at St. Agnes College,
Belleville, Can. Went to England and tried for stage
work, but was unsuccessful for a number of years. Finally
signed a three year contract and since has become one of
the outstanding stars of the stage on both sides of the
Atlantic. Pictures include "Exit Smiling," MGM; a
short feature at the William Pox Studios In New York,
and a Fox Movietone. 1936-37: on New York stage in
"The Show Is On."
LINAKER, KAY: Actress. In 1936: "Murder of Dr.
Harrigan," "Road Gang," FN; "Easy Money," In-
vincible. In 1937: "Crack-Up," 20th Century-Fox.
LINCOLN, CARYL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LINCOLN, CHARLES: Dialogue director. In 1936:
"The Amazing Quest," UA.
LIND, DELLA: Actress. b. Vienna, Austria. p.
Leopold Natzler and Lilly Meissner, prof. ; e. private
schools Vienna and Paris; m. Franz Steininger; h. 5 ft.
6 in. ; w. 120 lbs. ; hy. fencing, horseback riding. Wrote
fiction stories and worked as mannequin. Appeared in the
following stage plays: "Maritza." "The Count of Luxem-
burg." "Eva," "Casanova." "Pirandello." Foreign films
include "Grass Widower." "Melody of Love," "Scotland
Yard." "Student's Romance." "Going Gay." Signed by
MGM.
LIND, GILLIAN: b. India, August 25. 1904. London
stage actress. British films, "(jondemned to Death,"
"The Man Outside."
LIND HERTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LINDEN, EDDIE: Photographic technician. In 1931:
■King Kong," RKO. In 1934: "Son of Kong," RKO. In
1935: "The Last Days of Pompeii," RKO.
LINDEN, ERIC: Actor, b. New York, September 15,
1909; h. 5 feet, 9 inches; brown eyes and brown hair; w.
140 pounds; e. New York high schools and two years at
Columbia University; hy. writing. Stage experience. En-
tered Alms July, 1931. Pictures include: "Are These Our
Children," "The Crowd Roars," also "Veneer"; "Young
Bride," (1932) "Age of Consent," "The Phantom of
Crestwood," RKO Radio; "Afraid to Talk," "Washington
Merry-Go-Round," Universal; "Life Begins," First Na-
tional; (1933) "The Past of Mary Holmes," "Sweepings,"
"The Silver Cord," "Flying Devils," Radio. In 1935:
"Let 'Em Have It," UA-Reliance; "Ladies Crave Excite-
ment," Mascot; "Born to Gamble," Mascot; "Born to
Gamble." Liberty; "Ah, Wilderness," MGM. In 1936:
"The Voice of Bugle Ann." "Old Hutch," MGM; "In His
Steps," GN; "Career Woman," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "A Family Affair." MGM; "Girl Loves Boy," GN.
LINDEN, J. M. P.: General manager, Mij. tot Ex-
ploitatie van het City Theatre, The Hague. b. Am-
sterdam, June 29. 1884; married. Manager Witte Bio-
scoop and Victoria Theatre in Amsterdam, Rembrandt
Theatre, and City Concern. The City Concern has three
theatres in The Hague.
LINDGREN, HARRY M.: Sound Engineer. In 1933:
"This Day and Age," "Duck Soup," Paramount. In
1934; "No More Women," "Melody of Spring," Para-
mount. In 1935: "All the King's Horses," "Hands Across
the Table," "Millions in the Air," "Annapolis Farewell,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Give Us This Njght," "Till We
Meet Again," "Yours for the Asking," "Lady Be Care-
ful"; collaborated on sound "The Plainsman." Paramount.
LINDLEY, BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LINDD, OLGA: Actress, b. London; h. 5 ft. 4 in.;
w. 110 pounds; fair hair, blue-grey eyes; hy. reading
biography; p. pro.; e. private school. Stage career before
films, which include "The Shadow Between" (A.B.P.),
"The Case of Gabriel Perry" (British Lion), "The Last
Journey" (Twickenham). "Widow's Island" (Franco-
London).
LINDSAY, HOWARD: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
on "She's My Weakness," RKO-Radlo. In 1933: col-
laborated on "Love, Honor and Oh Baby," Universal. In
1934: wrote the stage play "She Loves Me Not," which
was the basis of the picture of the same name. Para-
mount. In 1935: collaborated on stage play which was
the basis of "Anything Goes," Paramount; also on the
play which was the basis of "Your Uncle Dudley," Para-
mount. In 19o6: collaborated on screen play "Swing
Time," RKO-Radio.
LINDSAY, MARGARET: Actress, r.n. Margaret Kies.
b. Dubuque, Iowa; h. 5 feet 5; w. 114 pounds; hazel eyes,
brown hair; e. DeSales Heights, National Park Seminary,
Washington, D. C. and graduated from the American
Academy of Dramatic Art. Stage experience in "Death
Takes a Holiday," "By Candlelight." Recent films:
"House on 56th Street," Warner; "West of Singapore."
Monogram; "The World Changes," First National. In
1934: "From Headquarters." "Merry Wives of Reno."
Warner; "Fog Over Frisco," "The Dragon Murder Case,"
"Gentlemen Are Born," First National. In 1935: "Border-
town," "Devil Dogs of the Air," "The Florentine Dagger,"
"Frisco Kid," "Dangerous," "Personal Maid's Secret,"
Warner; "The Case of the Curious Bride" and "The
G-Men," First National. In 1936: "The Lady Consents,"
RKO; "The Law In Her Hands." "Public Enemy's Wife."
"Isle of Fury." WB ; "Sinner Take All," MGM. In
1937: "Green Light," WB.
LINDSAY, W. W. JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LINDSLEY, HOLT DeLAND: Head of Scenic Depart-
ment, RKO Radio Studios; b. Menominee, Mich., July
1, 1897; married.
LINE, BRUCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LI NET, HENRY: Attorney, b. New York City, .Tanuary
12, 1899. Motion picture attorney, in New York. Previous
to his admittance to the bar he was a motion picture
publicist in New York. Was at one time publicity and
advertising director of Columbia Pictures.
LINGEN, THEO: Actor. In 1933: "M," Foremco Pic-
tures. In 1934: "Der Doppelganger," "Fruchtchen,"
"Meln Herz ruft nach Dir," "Heute abend bei mir."
"Schon ist es verliebt zu sein," "Bin Walzer fur Dlch,"
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"Ich heirate inelne Frau," "Ich sehne mich nach Dlr."
In 1935: "Petersburger Nachte," "Ihr grosster Erfolg,"
"Fruhjahrsparade" ; "Der SchlafwagenkontroUeur," UA;
"Ich liebe alle Frauen," Cine-Allianz; "Der Ammenkonig.'
Ill 1936: "Uer Kurier des Zaren."
LINGHAM, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LINK. HAROLD B.: Manager, The Los Angeles BreaK-
fast Club, Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, Cal. : b. tSUver
City. Mew Mexico, August 5. 18tJ8: married: e. public
schools. New Mexico imitate Normal, Baylor University,
Waco, Texas.
LINKER, LOUIS: Exhibitor. Operates two houses in
Bridgeton. N. J., and the Lennox in Philadelphia. Mem-
ber of board of managers of the MPTO of Eastern Penn-
sylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware.
LI NOW, IVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LION, LEON M.: Actor. In 1936: "The Amazing
Quest," UA.
LIPMAN, HERB H.: Owner and manager, Lipman
Engineering Co., 415 Van Braam St., Pittsburgh. Pa.; b.
Omaha, Neb., June 2. 1904; p. Herman and Carolyn
Lipman; e. electrical engineering. Was designing elec-
trical engineer; sub -station and power stations. With
Electrical Hesearch I'roducts, Held engineer, two years.
Installation service-acoustical correction ot theatres. Six
years manufacturing sound and projection equipment, also
electronic and plioto-cell devices tor Industrial purposes.
Consulting service on acoustical sound projection prob-
lems. Member, Society of Motion Picture Engineers.
LIPMAN, WILLIAM R.: Writer. In 1932: screen story,
"Double Cross Beads," Fox. In 1933: collaborated on
screen story "Broadway Bad," Fox. In 1934: wrote orig-
inal and collaborated on screen play of "Good Dame";
collaborated on screen play of "Little Miss Marker,"
"Behold My Wife," "You Belong to Me," "The Old
Fashioned Way," Paramount; "Millian Dollar Kansom,"
Universal. In 1936: collaborated on "Yours for the Ask-
ing," "Fatal Lady," "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount. In
1937: collaborated on story "Love Is News," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
LIPP, LEO: In 1936: produced and directed industrial
short for the Norton Company. Worcester, Mass.
LIPPINCOTT, NORMAN: Writer. In 1936: story "The
Criminal Within," Chesterfield.
LIPSCHULTZ, GEORGE MILTON: Music Director,
b. Chicago. III., December 12. 1894; b. 5 feet 6 Inches:
chestnut brown hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Sari
and David Llpschultz, professional; e. Medill high school
and Chicago university; m. Joan Schirmer, professional;
hy. boxing, swimming, baseball and hand ball. Music
director for presentation acts. Headlined Pantages circuit
and Orpheum circuit as violin soloist. For five years
musical director for Saxe theatres, Wisconsin, five years
Warfleld theatre, San Francisco, one year Loew State,
Los Angeles, Fox theatres, Portland and Seattle. Musical
director of "Katinka." In charge of synchronization. Fox
Studios, Hollywood, Cal. Composer of over 5UU incidental
musical numbers for pictures; has synchronized more than
90 pictures.
LIPSCOMB, W. P.: Scenarist, Dialoguist and also
Director, b. England, 1887; married Florence Taub. Did
scenario, dialogue and adaptation work on the following:
"Splinters." "French Leave." In 1930. on "Plunder."
"Canaries Sometimes Sing," "On Approval," all B. & D.
In 1931: "The Speckled Band," B. & D., "The Great
Game," Gaumont. In 193:i: "The Fun Men Have,"
"There Goes the Bride," Gainsborough-British Lion, "The
Man from Toronto," Gainsborough; screen play "Sign
ot Four." "The Safe," World Wide. In 1933: "The Good
Companions," "I Was a Spy," Gaumont-British. Left
G. B. 1933 and joined Sound City, directing "Colonel
Blood" as his first assignment. He also did the scenario
for this first production. In 1934 wrote scenario and col-
laborated on original screen story of "Channel Crossing";
collaborated on screen play of "The Woman in Com-
mand." both GB. In 1935: screen play of "Cllve of
India," "Les Miserables," UA-20th Century; dialogue,
"Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th Century; collaborated on
screen play, "A Tale of Two Cities," MOM. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play, "A Message to Garcia," "Un-
der Two Flags," "Lloyds of London," 20th Century-Fox;
collaborated on screen play "The Garden of Allah," United
Artists,
LIPSITZ, HAROLD B.: Writer, b. Detroit, Mich.,
July 12, 1894: b. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown bair and blue
eyes: w. 152 pounds; e. University of Michigan. Scenario
editor of scenario department of Fox Studios. With Fox
tor ten years.
LIPTON, LEW: b. Chicago, IlL, February 23, 1893:
e. Chicago Art Institute, Chicago Academy of Fine Arts;
h. 5 feet 6^ inches; w. 150 pounds; black hair, brown
eyes; hy. hoise races. Was a commercial artist and
newspaper man in New York and Chicago. Entered picture
business in 1917, making title illustrations for Famous
Players-Lasky; comedy constructor with Carter De Haven:
title writer tor Universal; assistant director, title writer
production advisor, director; originals for "Spite Mar-
riage," "The Cameraman," MGM; adaptations, "The
Gob," "Spite Marriage," "The Cameraman." "Brotherly
Love," MGM: "The Man from Wyoming," Paramount;
in 1931 ; produced and supervised 48 two-reelers for KKO
Pathe; also wrote two original features for RKO Pathe,
"Sweepitakes" and "Suicide Fleet." 1932; collaborated on
story "Hold 'Em Jail." RKO. In 1935: collaborated on
original story, "It's in the Air," MGM. In 1936: con-
tributed to dialogue of "Follow the Fleet"; collaborated on
story of "Mummy's Boys," KKO-Radio.
LIPTON &. TERRILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LISSAUER, HERMAN: Research department, Warner-
First National.
LISSNER, RAY: Assistant Director, b. New York City,
January 10, 1903; h. 5 feet 4 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Julia Manck and S. H. Llssner,
Qon-profespionals; e. Commerce high school; m. June Heide.
professional. Started in the picture business with In-
ternational Film Service, New York, doing laboratory
work (December 5, 1919); in 1920 he went with the
Cosmopolitan Studios, New York, as office boy, then
with Fox Film Corporation, New Y'ork office, as personal
ofBce boy to William Fox. Later worked as prop boy,
script clerk, second assistant director with the follow-
ing directors: Jack Ford, Herbert Brenon, J. Gordon
Edwards and Harry Millard. In 1925 he became chief
assistant director and personal business manager under
contract to Herbert Brenon on the following productions:
"Dancing Mothers," "Beau Geste," "Great Gatsby,"
"God Gave Me 20 Cents," "Telephone Girl," "Sorrell
and Son," "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," "The Rescue," and
"Case of Sergeant Grischa," also "Beau Ideal." Worked
at Cosmopolitan Studio. Fox, MGM, United Artists, Sam-
uel Goldwyn, Inc., and Radio. Assisted Fred Newmeyer.
Nick Grinde, Paul Sloane and others. Member of the first
executive committee of the assistant directors section of
the director's branch of The Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences, In recent years, in addition to
working with Herbert Brenon. assisted George Archainbaud
and Bob Hill, In 1934: "Red Morning," "The Meanest
Gal in Town," "Where Sinners Meet," RKO-Radio, In
1933: "Peter Ibbetson," "Love in Bloom," Paramount. In
1936: "Lady Be Careful," "The Return of Sophie Lang,"
"Wedding Present," Paramount. In 1937: "A Doctor's
Diary." "John Meade's Woman," "Her Husband Lies,"
Paramount,
LIST, INGE: Actress, b. Vienna, Austria; brown hair
and blue eyes. Was stage actress. Pictures Include
"Prinzessln Turandot," 1934; "The Czardas Duchess,"
1935, both Ufa.
LISTER, BRUCE: Actor. b. Johannesburg. South
Africa, June, 1902; h. 6 ft.; w. 167 pounds; brown hair.
srrey eyes; educated at Brighton College, Continent.
Stage before films. "Badeer's Green," "Old Faithful,"
"Ourselves Alone," 'Hail Farewell," "Crime Over
London." "Mayfair Melody," "Death at Broadcasting
House," Phoenix; "A Star Fell from Heaven," "The Tenth
Man," UA,
LISTER, FRANCIS: b. London, England, April 2,
1899; h. 5 feet 9 inches: brown hair and brown eyes:
m. Margot Grahame. Was on the English stage. First
appeared on screen in the BIP subject "Atlantic." 1930.
Other British talkers include "Uneasy Virtue." 1931,
"Hawleys of High Street," 1933, both BIP; "Jack's the
Boy" 1932, Gainsborough: "Counsel's Opinion," 1933,
London Film; "Up to the Neck," 1933, B. and D, ;
"Night and Day," Gaumnnt-British. In 1934: "Clive of
India," in 1935: "Les Miserables," "Cardinal Richelieu."
UA-20th Century; "Mutiny on the Bounty," MGM. In
1936: "Living Dangerously," ABP. In 1937: "Sensa-
tion." Wardour Films.
LITEL, JOHN: Actor. "The Sleeping Porch" (1929).
Paramount-Christie; "Don't Believe It," 1930. In 1936:
"Fugitive in the Sky," WB. In 1937: "The Black Le-
gion," "Marked Woman," "Midnight Court," WB.
LITTELL, ALTA LAWSON (Mrs.): Theatre critic. The
Herald. Grand Rapids, Mich.; b. Michigan; p. J. J.
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Lawson; e. Michigan State College; div.. has three clilldren.
Was feature writer and reporter on the Detroit Journal;
married woman's page editor on the Micbigan Farmer;
Society editor, music critic, copy reader, swing "man,"
state editor, feature writer, then theatre and book critic
and lovelorn columnist on the Grand Kapids Herald.
LITTLE BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion* Picture Al
iiianac. )
LITTLE, GORDON: Actor. In 1935: "Two Hearts in
Harmony." Time Prod. -Associated British.
LITTLE, IRIS: Motion picture critic. Daily Bulletin,
Walla Walla, Wash. ; b. Arlington, Ore. ; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Little; e. graduate of Whitman College at Walla
Walla.
LITTLE JACK LITTLE: Radio actor, radio entertainer
in Universal's Radio Star Reels (1932-33). In 1934: Vita-
phone short feature; Paramount short product featuring
Gypsy Nina and Do Be Mi Trio. In 1936: Vitaphone
short product.
LITTLE, T. A.: Wake Theatre, Raleigh. N. C. ; Pres-
ident, State Theatre. Inc. ; Secretary and Treasurer. C.
L. & W. Theatres. Inc., Tennessee Theatres. Inc., Tage-
well Theatres. Inc., Cavalier America Co.. Inc., Paris
Theatre Co.. Inc. b. Charlotte, N. C. December 15.
isys; married; e. high school; went from high school
to Army and served eighteen months In A. K. F. with
Yankee Division. Kntered (1919) with Pathe as shipper;
served as manager. W. W. Hodkinson Corp.. Charlotte
Excliange. booker and salesman; Universal Charlotte Ex-
change, booker with Goldvvyn before MGM merger; stayed
with MGM until 1925; made manager, P. D. C, Atlanta:
served two years and then went back with MGM; assistant
to Rudolph Berger; in Washington two years, then as-
sistant manager; Charlotte manager three years before
entering exhibition.
LITTLE, THOMAS: Head of the Property Department,
BKO Studios; b. Boston. Mass., Aug. 27, 1894; e. Uni-
versity of Utah. 23 years experience in the handling
of "props." Property man on the legitimate stage for
10 years; entered motion pictures in 1920 in similar
capacity with Thomas Ince for Qve years: with United
Studios for three years; with CHrst National for four
years. In 1932 joined Radio studios to take charge
If the Property Department. In lyiiO: set dresser for
■Roberta," "Top Hat," "The Last Days of Pompeii,"
'The Three Musketeers." RKO; settings. "The Littlest
jtebel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: settings, "Profes-
sional Soldier." "King of Burlesque." "It Had to Hap-
pen," "The Prisoner of Shark Island," "A Message to
Garcia," "Everybody's Old Man," "Captain January,"
"Under Two Flags," "Half Angel," "Sins of Man,"
"Private Number," "The Road to Glory," "The Poor
Little Rich Girl," "To Mary— With Love," "Girls' Dor-
mitory," "Sing, Baby, Sing," "Ladies in Love,"
"Dimples," "Pigskin Parade," "Lloyds of London," "One
in a Million." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "On the
Avenue," 20th Century-Fox.
LITTLEFIELD, LUCIEN: Actor, b. San Antonio, Texas,
August 16, 1895; h. 5 feet 10% inches; green eyes and
light brown hair: w. 148 pounds; e. public school and
Staunton Military Academy: married and has one daughter,
Constance Palmer, 6; hy. baseball. Entered pictures in
1913. Pictures include: "The Torrent." "Tumbleweeds. '
"Bachelor Bride," "Small Bachelor." "Heart to Heart."
"Head Man." "My Best Girl." Basin in "Captain of
the Guard," Universal; Hayden In "Seven Keys to Bald-
pate," RKO; "Do Your Duty," "Drag." "The Girl in
the Glass Cage," "Great Divide," "Saturday's Children,"
First National: "Making the Grade." "Mother Knows
Best." Fox; "This Is Heaven." United Artists; "Clear
the Deck," Universal; Clancy in "Wall Street," Aristocrat
pictures; "No, No. Nanette," First National; "High
Society Blues." Fox; "Queen of Main Street." First Na-
tional; "His Big Ambition." "Out for Game," "Getting
a Raise," "The Potters at Home," "The Potters Done
in Oil." "Pa Gets a Vacation." "Big Money," Vitaphone.
In 1933; "The Big Brain," "Professional Sweetheart."
"Chance at Heaven." Radio: "Alice In Wonderland."
Paramount; "East of Fifth Avenue," Columbia. In 1934:
"Sons of the Desert," MGM; "Thirty Day Princess."
"Kiss and Make Up," Paramount; "Mandalay," Warner;
"Gridiron Flash," RKO. In 1935: "Sweepstake Annie,"
Liberty; "Ruggles of Red Gap," "The Man on the Flying
Trapeze," Paramount; "One Frightened Night," Mascot;
"The Murder Man." MGM; "She Gets Her Man," Uni-
versal; "The Return of Peter Grimm," "I Dream Too
Much." RKO: "Cappy Ricks Returns." Republic. In
19:!6; "Magnificent Obsession." Universal; "Rose Marie."
MGM; appeared In and collaborated on unpublished story
"Where Am I?", basis of "Early to Bed," Paramount;
appeared in "The Moon's Our Home." Paramount; "Let's
Sing Again," RKO-Radio.
LITTLEFIELD. ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LITTLEFIELD, WALTER B.: Egleston Amu.semenl Co..
Egleston Theatre. Mass. b. Boston. Mass., May USo:
c. Harvard. 1915. A.B. : Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology. 1916. B.S. ; instructor. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; lieutenant, 23rd Infantry; instructor. Harvard
Engineering School. President. Egleston Amusement Co
since 1921; company established 1911. Sat on Film Boards
of Trade as independent exhibitor. Elected to Zoning
and Protection Committee in 1928. Has been vice-president.
Independent Exhibitors of New England, Inc., since 1931,
eastern vice-president. Allied States As.soclation, 1934.
LITVAK, MICHAEL ANATOLE: Director. b. Kiev.
Russia, May. 1902. In Europe directed "Be Mine To-
night," "Sleeping Car," "L'Equipage," "Mayerllng,"
In 1937: "The Woman I Love," RKO.
LIVADARY, JOHN PAUL: Technical Sound Director,
Columbia Pictures, Hollywood; b. Constantinople. April 29,
1899; p. Paul J. and Marguerite Scott LeVadarl; French-
Italian; e. Ecole Polytechnlque. Marseilles. France; Uni-
versity of Athens, Greece, New England Conservatory of
Music. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. BS. and
-MS. degree; electrical engineering and mathematics; mar-
ried, served in World War in 12th New York Infantry;
Studied manufacturing methods at General Electric. West
Lynn. Mass. Started career as musician in Los Angeles.
Five years transmission engineer Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company. Los Angeles. One year research
engineer. Paramount Studio. Hollywood. Seven years head
of sound department. Columbia Pictures. Hollywood. Mem-
ber of Acoustical Society and Academy of Motion Picture
Art and Sciences. Academy winner for best sound record-
ing in 1934 in "One Night pf Love," Columbia. Has con-
tributed to refinement of sound recording and is identified
with various original theoretical investigations of prob-
lems in the industry.
LIVANOV, B. N.: Actor. In 1935: "Peter Vinogradov,"
Moscow Kino-Comblnat. In 1936: "Dubrovsky." Amklno.
LIVELY, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LIVELY, TOM: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on dia-
logue "Enlighten Thy Daughter," Exploitation. In 1934:
collaborated screen play "Inside Information." Stage and
Screen Productions. In 1935: collaborated screen play
"The Marriage Bargain," Hollywood Exchange; col-
laborated music and lyrics "St. Louis Woman," Show-
man's Pictures.
LIVERNOIN. RICHARD: Child actor. In 1936: "Don't
Gamble with Love." Columbia.
LIVESAY, JACK: Actor. In 1935: "The Wandering
Jew," Olympic; "The Passing of the Third Floor Back."
Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1936: "Rembrandt," XJA-London
Films.
LIVESEY, ROGER: Actor. In 1935: "Lorna Doone,"
Associated Talking Pictures. In 1936: "Rembrandt,' UA-
Ixindon Film.s.
LIVESEY, SAM: Actor. In 1936: "Calling the Tune,"
ABP; "Rembrandt," UA. In 1937: "The Mill on the
Floss." National Provincial; "Dark Journey," UA; "Wings
of the Morning," 2nth Century-Fox. (Deceased. Also see
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LIVINGSTON, ALAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LIVINGSTON. MARGARET: Writer, b. Salt Lake City.
Utah. November 25. 19U2: h. 5 feet 3 Inches; auburn
nair and brown eyes; \,\ 116 pounds: p. Edith Frome
and John Livingston, non-professionals; e. West Side
school: no stage training; m. Paul Whiteman; hy. dancing
and riding. Career on the screen: three years with
Thomas H. Ince company, appearing In "Lying Lips,"
"Water. Water. Evcrj'where." "House of a Thousand
Candles." "Chorus Lady." "Wandering Husbands" and
"The Busher"; then under contract to Fox for two
(fears during which time she appeared In "Havoc," "The
Best People," "Sunrise" and "Slaves of Beauty": then
freelanced for Columbia, having featured roles in "The
Apache," "A Woman's Way," "The Gangster." "Judy
Judd." "Through the Breakers" and "Say It with
Sables": next In First National's "One Hour." and
"Wheels of Chance": in Paramounfs "His Private Life"
and "The Canary Murder Case"; Universal's "Charlatan."
and in Pathe's "Office Scandal" (1929) "Innocents of
Paris," Paramount; "The Last Warning," Universal; "To-
night at Twelve" (1929). Universal; and in 1930 In "Two
O'clock in the Morning," Bell Pictures; "What a
Widow," United Artists: "Big Money" (1930). Pathe.
In 1934: "Social Register," Columbia.
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Carl Laemmle Jr^
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Showboat
Remember Last Night
The Bride of Frankenstein
My Man Godfrey [pre production plans]
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LIVINGSTON, MARY: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
"Mr. Broadway," produced by Broadway -Hollywood pro-
ductions. Kadio comedienne. Wife of Jack Benny.
LIVINGSTON, ROBERT: Actor, b. Quincy. 111.; h.
6 feet; w. 180 pounds; e. Glendale High School. Before
his entrance into pictures, he was a newspaper man,
writer, and planned to become a director. Entered motion
pictures from the local stage. Appeared in "West Point
of the Air," "Public Enemy Number 2," "The Band
Plays On." In 1935: "The Winning Ticket," "Baby Face
Harrington," "Murder in the Fleet," MGM. In 1936:
MGM short product; "Three Godfathers." "Absolute
Quiet," MGM; "The Three Mesquiteers," "The Bold
Caballero," Republic. In 1937: "Larceny on the Air,"
Republic.
LLEWELLYN, FEWLASS: Actor. In 1934: "The
Phantom Light," Gainsborough. In 1935: "Jack of all
Trades," "Stormy Weather," Gainsborough. In 1936:
"Good Morning Boys," "Tudor Rose," "All In," Gains-
borough; "Second Bureau," John Stafford; "It's a Grand
Old World," British Lion; "Vicar of Bray," Hagen;
"The Happy Hypocrite."
LLOYD, ALMA: Actress, b. Los Angeles, Apr. 3, 1914.
e. Miss Jane's and Madam Gordon's schools, Whittier high
school, the Cumnock and Marlborough private acatlemies.
p. Frank Lloyd, h. 5 feet 6 inches; w. 125 pounds: blue
eyes, blonde hair. When 6 she played in "Oliver Twist,"
"Berkeley Square," "East Lynne," "Jimmy and Sally,"
When 18 she went on the stage, playing In "Cavalcade,"
"Little Eyeolf." "Mary of Scotland," "Simpleton of the
Unexpected Isles," "Warrior's Husband." For Warner
Bros.: "Song of the Saddle," "Freshman Love." "I Mar-
ried a Doctor," "The Big Noise," "Anthony Adverse,"
"The Case of the Velvet Claws."
LLOYD, ART: Cameraman. In 1933: "Devil's Brother.'
MGM. In 1935: collaborated on photography, "Bonnie
Scotland," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on photography,
"The Bohemian Girl." General Spanky," "Neighborhood
House," handled photography "Kelly the Second," MGM.
In 1937: collaborated on photography "Way Out West,"
MGM.
LLOYD, DORIS: Actress, b. Liverpool, England. Be-
gan her theatrical work in tne Liverpool Repertory theatre
and was there for six years. Then went to London and
appeared in numerous plays by Galsworthy. Shaw, Haupt-
man, John Masefleld and others. Came to the United
States in 1924. On the stage in Los Angeles In "The
Fog." "Secrets." "Spring Cleaning." Her first role was
with Norma Talmadge in "The Lady" and the next with
the late Lon Chaney in "Blackbird." Pictures include:
"Is Zat So?" Fox; "Auctioneer." Fox; "Come to My
House," Pox; "Pigs," Pox; "Two Girls Wanted," Pox;
"Trail of '98." MGM; "Lonesome Ladies," First National:
"The Careless Age," "Drake Murder Case," "Disraeli,"
"Sarah and Son," "Off to Reno," "Old English" and
"Way for a Sailor"; "Waterloo Bridge," Universal;
"Bought," Warner; "Transgression." Radio; "Tarzan,"
MGM; "Always a Lady," MGM. In 1933: "Bobbers'
Roost," Fox; "Looking Forward," "Peg O" My Heart."
MGM; "A Study In Scarlet." Fox- World Wide; "Vol-
taire," Warner. In 1934: "Glamour." Universal; "Sisters
Under the Skin," Columbia; "Dangerous Corner," BKO;
"Tarzan and His Mate." MGM; "Kiss and Make Up,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Cllve of India," United Artists-
20th Century; "Straight from the Heart," Universal;
"Kind Lady," "The Perfect Gentleman," MGM; "The
Woman In Red," FN; "Motive for Revenge," Majestic;
"Chasing Yesterday," BKO; "Becky Sharp," RKO-
Pioneer; "A Shot in the Dark," Chesterfield; "Peter
Ibbetson." Paramount. In 1936: "Don't Get Personal,"
UA; "Too Many Parents," Paramount; "Mary of Scot-
land," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough and the
Stars," RKO-Radlo.
LLOYD, FRANK: Director and Associate Producer, b.
Glasgow. Scotland, February, 1889; h. 5 feet 11% Inches;
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; married and has
one daughter; hy. golf. Was on the stage at the age of
15 years, appearing in stock, musical comedies, light opera
in England: entered pictures in 1910, first playing for
Universal, then writing and directing one-reel series;
directed for Morosco, Pallas Pictures, Fox, Goldwyn, Joseph
M. Schenck, Sol Lesser, First National. Among his pic-
tures: "Adoration," "Dark Streets," "The Divine Lady,"
"Weary River," "Drag," "Son of the Gods," "Sin
Flood." "The Right of Way" and "Adlos," all for First
National: "Passport to Hell." "Cavalcade." Fox;
"Hoopla." "East Lynne," "Servants' Entrance," Fox;
"The Lash," "Way of All Men," Warner; "Age for
Love," United Artists. In 1935: "Mutiny on the Bounty,"
MGM. In 1936: became associate producer for Para-
mount; "Under Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox; "Maid of
Salem," Paramount. Is member of the board of governors
of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences.
LLOYD, FREDERICK: Actor, b. London, England,
January 15, 1880. Cowboy, soldier, actor. English stage
player since 1905. Began film work 1930 in "Balaclava,"
Gainsborough; other British talkers including "Sleepless
Nights," 1932, BIP; "Up for the Derby" 1932, B & D;
"The Crime at Blossoms" 1933, Paramount -British; "The
Song You Gave Me," 1933, BIP; "Mixed Doubles," 1933,
Paramount-British. Also in "Arms and the Man," "The
W Plan" and UFA's "Temporary Widow," In 1935:
"Blossom Time." BIP. In 1936: "Everything Is Thun-
der," GB; "Hound of the Baskervilles," "Tell England,"
"Radio Pirates," "The Begger Student." In 1937: "April
Romance," MGM; "The Perfect Lady," "The Great Gay
Road," "No Escape."
LLOYD, GEORGE: r. n. Lloyd Langford; b. Hobart,
Tasmania. Sept. 27, 1897; h. 5 feet 11% inches: brown
hair and brown eyes; w. 182 pounds; married; hy. fishing,
swimming; p. non-professionals; e. public school. Pre-
viously vaudeville comedian, dancer, character actor. Ap-
peared on screen in "Squatter's Daughter." "Silence of
Dean Maitland," silent and sound, 1934, Cinesound;
"Term of His Natural Life," silent. In 1935: "Men
Without Names," Paramount; "Freckles," RKO. In 1936:
"The Return of Jimmy Valentine," "Bulldog Edition," Re-
public; "The Big Noise," "Smart Blonde," WB.
LLOYD, GERRIT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LLOYD, GWYNETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LLOYD, HAROLD: Actor, b. Burchard. Neb.. April 20.
1893: h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown hair and eyes; p. Eliza-
beth Praser and J. Darsle Lloyd, non-professionals; e.
Denver and San Diego high schools and received his stage
training teaching In dramatic school In San Diego for
John Lane O'Connor (School of Dramatic Art) ; m.
ilildred Davis professional, has three children, Mildred
Gloria, Marjorie Elizabeth and Harold, Jr. : hy. golfing,
handball and swimming. He made his debut on the
stage at the age of 12 as Little Abe In "Tess of
d'Ubervilles" with the Burwood Stock company in Omaha,
and in "The Little Minister." On screen since 1913,
starting with Edison Company in San Diego; then to
Universal; later with Mack Sennett. His first contract
was with Hal Roach for whom he did "Lonesome Luke"
comedies. Appeared in "Sailor Made Man." "Grand-
ma's Boy," "Doctor Jack," "Safety Last," "Why Worry,"
"Girl Shy," "The Freshman," "The Kid Brother," "For
Heaven's Sake," "Speedy." "Welcome Danger" (1929).
Paramount; "Feet First," Paramount; (1932) "Movie
Crazy," Paramount. In 1934: "The Cat's Paw," Fox. In
1936: "The Milky Way," Paramount.
LLOYD, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LLOYD, MARION: Actress. In 1935: "Straight from
the Heart," Universal.
LLOYD, ROLLO: Actor and writer, b. Akron, Ohio,
March 22, 1883; e. Akron grammar school and Cleveland
high school; has one son. Played on stage in "Two Or-
phans" at age of 15. In own repertory company for seven
years toured New England with "The Celebrated Case,"
■The Bells, ' "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Monte Cristo,"
"Richard the Third." Had stock affiliations as actor and
director in Portland, Me. ; Sioux City, la. ; Birmingham,
Ala., Peoria, 111., Richmond. Va., and New Orleans, where
he managed and directed a company for five seasons. Played
on Broadway in "Julius Caesar." "The Bells" (revival),
"Little Old New York," "The Purple Mask," and "The
Fool," directing more than thirty New York productions
between stage appearances. Directed "Tenth Avenue."
"Stolen Fruit," "The Arabian," "She Couldn't Say No,"
"Carmlchael" and others. Signed Pathe contract as direc-
tor. In 1932: collaborated on screen play "Prestige," RKO-
Pathe. Made "Her Private Affair" and "The Racketeer."
Went to Hollywood to write, but became actor, appearing
in such films as "Okay America," "Laughter in Hell,"
"Destination Unknown," "Private Scandal," "Today We
Live" (1933), MGM; "Carnival Lady," Hollywood Film
Exchange. In 1934: "Madame Spy," Universal; "Private
Scandal," Paramount; "The Party's Over," "Whom the
Gods Destroy," Columbia. In 1935: "Lives of a Bengal
Lancer," Paramount; "His Night Out," Universal; col-
laborated on adaptation, "The Mystery Man." Monogram;
"Mad Love," MGM; "Hot Tip." RKO; "Barbary Coast,"
UA; screen story and screen play "Rainbow's End," First
Division. In 1936: "Professional Soldier," 20th Century-
Fox; "Magnificent Obsession," "Yellowstone," "Man I
Marry," "Love Letters of a Star," U; collaborated on
dialogue, "I Conquer the Sea," "Revolt of the Zombies,"
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Loa — Loe
Academy; "The White Legion," GN; "Hell-Ship Mor-
gan," Columbia; "Anthony Adverse," WB; "The Devil
Doll." MGM; "Straight from the Shoulder," Paramount.
In 1937: "Four Days' Wonder," U.
LOACH, THOMAS P.: Secretary -Treasurer, Pathe Film
Corp. b. Toronto, Ont., April 21, 1902; e. Toronto; mar-
ried. Was public accountant with Price Waterhouse and
Company. Joined Pathe in present capacity March, 1934.
LOBACHEV, G, G.: Music director. In 1936: "Gyp-
sies," Amkino.
LOBELL, MARC: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOBLOV, BELA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOCHER, CHARLES: Actor. In 1935: "Charlie Chan
in Shangh.ii," 20th Century-Fox.
LOCKE, CHARLES 0.: Song writer. In 1936: col-
laborated on "Farmer in the Dell," from "Let's Sing
Again," RKO-Radio.
LOCKE, KATHERINE: Actress, b. Boston; e. James
Madison High School, New York Univ., Damrosch
Academy; h. 5 ft. 2% in.; w. 107 pounds; brown hair
and blue eyes; m. Morris Helprin. On stage in "Joy
of the Serpents." "Balloons." and others. In 1936:
"Straight from the Shoulder," Paramount.
LOCKERT, JOHN: Film editor. In 1935: "Tlie Nit-
wits," "The Rainmakers," RKO. In 1936: "Silly Billies,"
"Mummy's Boys," "The Plot Thickens," RKO-Kadio.
LOCKHART, GENE: Actor, writer, b. London. Ont.:
medium height; brown hair and blue eyes; p. J. Coates
Lockhart, tenor; e. Toronto and London. England; m.
Kathleen Lockhart. Appeared with Kilties Band of
Canada at age of 6; in sketches with Beatrice Llllle at 13.
Has written Broadway shows, songs. Including lyrics of
"The World is Waiting for the Sunrise." Directed "The
Warrior's Husband," "Sumurun," and other plays. Ap-
peared in vaudeville with his wife. Has taught classes
at the Junior League and the Jullliard Musical Foundation.
Played in "Ah Wilderness" for Theatre Guild. Wrote
two radio programs, and directed and appeared In "Sunday
Nights at Nine," at a New York Hotel. Signed by RKO
after "Ah Wilderness," and appeared in "By Your Leave '
"I've Been Around," Universal. In 1935: "Captain Hur-
ricane," "Star of Midnight." "Thunder in the Night,"
Fox; "Storm Over the Andes," Universal; "Crime and
Punishment." Columbia. In 1936: "Brides Are Like
That." "Times Square Playboy," "Earthworm Tractors."
FN; "The First Baby," "Career Woman." 20th Century-
Fox; "The Garden Murder Case; "The Gorgeous Hussy."
"The Devil is a Sissy." MGM; "Wedding Present."
"Mind Y'our Own Business," Paramount. In 1937: "Mama
Steps Out," MGM.
LOCKHART. KATHLEEN: Actress. m. Gene Lock-
hart, professional. In 1936: "Brides Are Like That,"
FN; "Times Square Playboy." WB; "The Devil is a
Sissy," MGM; "Career Woman," 20th Century-Fox.
LOCKNEY, JOHN P.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOCKWOOD, MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "Wild
Justice." "Jury's Evidence," British Lion; "Midship-
man Easy," ATP; "The Amateur Gentleman," Criterion;
"Honours Easy." BIP. In 1936: "The Amateur Gentle-
man," UA; "The Beloved Vagabond," Columbia; "The
Street Singer," British National; "Miss Smith," Duke of
York Theatre.
LOCKWOOD, ARTHUR, H.: Exhibitor. In 1922, entered
show business, with Nate Gordon interests, operating as
Olympia Theatres, Inc. Successively managed the Olympia.
New Haven, now Paramount; Olympia, New Bedford; the
Central Square. Cambridge. Mass.. and others. Buying
and booking department, one year. 1924, resigned to
acquire a half interest in the Bristol. Princess and Palace
in Bristol. Formed Colonial Theatre Realty Company, of
which he is secretary and treasurer. 1926, bought the
Circl3. South Manchester and later sold it to Hoffman
Brothers Operated Rialto, Torrington, and sold it to
Warner in 1930. From 1926 to 1930 was president of
MPTO of Connecticut, and has continued as a member.
Secretary and treasurer, Middletown Enterprises. Inc.
LOCKWOOD. HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LOCKWOOD. MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "Loma
Doone." Associated Talking Pictures.
LODER, JOHN: Actor, b. London, England, Jan. 3,
1898; h. 6 feet, 3 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w.
170 pounds; p. Frances Lowe and Major-General Sir Wil-
liam Lowe; m. Micheline Cheirel; e. Kton, Sandhurst.
Made his debut in pictures through Ufa in March,
1927, followed with leads in 10 Important pic-
tures. Next played leads with the Elstree studios
near London. Here Jesse L. Lasky saw him and
after a test offered him a contract. He appeared in
Paramount's first all-talking picture, "The Doctor's
Secret," with Ruth Chatterton, H. B. Warner and
Robert Edeson. In 1928 in "Sunset Pass," Paramount'
"Racketeer," Pathe: "Black Waters." World Wide;
"Rich People." Pathe; "Lilies of the Field" (1930),
"Sweethearts and Wives" (1930) First National; "One
Night at Susie's." First National; "The Man Hunter."
Warner; "Her Private Affair," Pathe; In 1931: "The
.Second Floor Mystery," Warner; "Seas Beneath.". Fox;
"Hot Dogs," Hal Roach. Also In 1931 on the stage In
"The Sliver Cord" and "As Husbands Go." After these
returned to England in 1932 and has played In the fol-
lowing British films; "Money For Speed." 1933. Bernard
Vorhaus Production; "You Made Me Love You." 1933.
BIP; "Paris Plane," 1933. Sound City; "The Battle."
1933. British and French versions: "Private Life of
Henry VIII," 1933, London Films; "Love. Life and
Laughter," 1934, "Loma Doone," both ATP; "Rolling
in Money." 1934. Fox British: "Warn London." 1934,
British Lion; "18 Minutes" (Pathe); "It Happened in
Paris" (A.B.F.D.); "Silent Passenger" (A.B.F.D.);
"T orna Doone." Under contract to Associated Talking
Pictures. Ltd. In 1935: "Java Head." First Division. In
1936: "Ourselves Alone." "Guilty Melody." "King Solo-
mon's Mines," "The Man Who Lived Again," GB. In
1937: "A Woman Alone." GB; "Non-Stop New York."
"King Solomon's Mines." GB.
LODER, LOTTI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LODGE, GEORGE: E.xhibitor. Green Lantern Theatre.
Claymont. Del.; b. Claymont; p. William C. and Emma
A. Lodge; e. Rugby Academy. Wilmington. Delaware,
Penn. U. Practicing law in Wilmington, Del. One of
three promoters of Green Lantern Theatre, formerly man-
aged by Dillwyn Parrish; present management since 1928.
LODGE, JOHN: Actor. P. Washington, D. C. ; h. 6
feet, 2%; has brown eyes, black hair; w. 180 pounds; e.
Harvard and in Paris; p. George Cabot and Elizabeth
David Lodge; hy. all athletics. Gave up law practice In
New York to accept an acting contract with Paramount.
Appeared in "The Woman Accused." "Murders In the
Zoo" and "Under the Tonto Rim." In 1933: "Little
Women," Radio. In 1934: "The Scarlet Empress," Para-
mount. In 1935: "Tlie Little Colonel.'" Fox. In 1936:
"Ourselves Alone." "The Tenth Man." ABP. In 1937:
"Sensation," Wardour; "Bulldog Drummond at Bay," BIP.
LODI, THEODORE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOEB. JACOB WEIL: Formerly vice-president of
Fanchon and Marco, Inc.. vice-president of General Broad-
casting System, and general vaudeville booking manager
of Fox Theatres Corporation; b. Beading. Pennsylvania;
e. in private and public schools in Reading; m. Ray
Krotosky of Pottsville. Pa. ; hy. swimming, boxing, hand-
ball and other athletic sports. Played violin in the or-
chestra in the opera house in Reading, and drum in the
old Ringgold Band, which became part of the Marine
Rand at Wa.shington. Mr. Loeb was a partner of Wil-
liam Fox. He has retired from business and travels.
LOEB, LEE: Writer, b. New York City, May 1, 1910;
e. New Y'ork University. Staged and taught dancing in
New York. Started writing originals and screen plays in
England in 1932. In 1934 wrote "Falling in Love" for
Vogue Productions, England. Worked in England and
Hollywood. In 1935 joined Columbia. Films include, in
1P35: "The Case of the Missing Man," Columbia. In
1936: "Trapped By Television," "Don't Gamble With
Love," "Come Closer, Folks," "Blackmailer," "Shake-
down." Columbia.
LOEBELL. MARC: Actor. In 1935: "Behind the
Green Lights." Mascot.
LOEBINGER. LOTTE: Actr
Kampf." Amkino.
LOEFF, TED: Publicity; b. Chicago. 111., March 16.
1910; h. 5 feet. 8 inches; black hair and green eyes: w.
172 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. University of
Southern California; chief hobby, photography. Was
"pulp magazine" writer. Production assistant for Metro.
Universal and several independent companies, 1929-1932.
Entered publicity business in 1933. and has own agency.
In 1936: "Der
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LOEFFLER, LOUIS R.: Film editor. Fox Film Cor-
poiaiion, for several years. In 1935: "Your Uncle Dudley,"
20tli Century-Fox. In I93U: "Here Comes Trouble." "Hu-
man Cargo," "Educating Fatlier," "High Tension," "3li
Hours to Kill," "Can This Be Dixie?", "Career Woman,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "That I May Live." 20tli
Century Fox.
LOEW, ARTHUR M.: First vice-president of Loew's.
Inc.: b. Mew York. October 5, 1897: e. public schools,
New York City, New Vork University. During college
vacations was cub reporter on New York Evening Globe.
Upon graduation from college became associated with
Loew's, Inc., the company named for his late father,
Marcus Loew. Later entered the export department of
Metro Pictures Corporation, which was bought by Loew's,
Inc.. in 1920. In 1927 was elected first vice-president of
Loew's, Inc., which controls MGM.
LOEW, DAVID L.: Producer. b. New York City.
Oulober o, 1897; m. Meta Kdman; p. Carolyn Rosenheim
and Marcus Loew; e. Public School No. 165; Hamilton
Institute; New York University. Represented afBliated
theatres. New York Clearance Board. Resigned from
Loew's, Inc., 1935. Joined Hal Roach studios as executive
vice-president. Resigned from Hal Roach studios February,
1936. In 1937: produced "Wlien's Your Birthday?", RKO-
Kadio; "Riding On Air," RKO-Radio.
LOEW, ELIAS M.: Exhibitor, E. M. Loew's Theatres,
Boston. Mass.; bom in Austria on March 28, 1897.
Entered industry in 1917 with Crystal theatre, Worcester,
and is operating twenty-six theatres,
LOEWENSTEIN, MORRIS: Majestic Theatre, 111 West
Grand Avenue. Oklahoma City, Okla. b. Austin, Texas,
.lanuary 7, 1888; p. Johanna Loewensteln; e. Class 1905.
Oklahoma City high school; one year. 1906, Epworth Uni-
versity. Oklahoma City. Men's store. 1910-13; 1905-10,
Press agent; 1914-37 Majestic Theatre. Vice-president
Kiwanis Club, Oklahoma City, 1933. President Theatre
Owners of Oklahoma, Ipc. 1933-37; secretary, MPTOA.
1935-37.
LOEWINGER, ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LOFF, JEANNETTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOFT, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1936: "The Prisoner of
Shark Island." "King of the Royal Mounted," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "M'Liss," "Without Orders," "Night Waitress,"
RKO-Radio; "Postal Inspector," U; "The Legion of
Terror," Columbia. In 1937: "Woman in Distress."
Columbia; "Paradise Express," Republic.
LOFTON, GEORGE V.: Amusement and sports editor,
the World, Monroe, La.; b. Paragould, Ark., April 25.
ISOl; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lofton; e. university; married
and has one child. In newspaper work 11 years, principally
amusements and sports. Edits Sunday motion picture
pcge. featuring layout of films for coming week and daily
reviews of current attractions.
LOFTUS, BERNARD: Film editor. In 1936: "Empty
Saddles," Universal. In 1937: "Sandflow." U.
LOGAN, ELLA: Actress, singer, b. Glasgow, Scotland.
March 6, 1913; h. 4 ft. 11 in.; w. 105 lbs.; brown eyes.
brown hair; p. Mr. and Mrs. James Armour Allan. Was
soloist at some of the best clubs on the Continent. On
stage, appeared in "Open Your Eyes," "Darling, I Love
You" and others. In 1936: "Flying Hostess," Universal.
In 1937: "Top of the Town," Universal.
LOGAN. GWENDOLEN: Actress. In 1936: "Under
Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox.
LOGAN, HELEN: Writer. b. Los Angeles. Cal..
Dec. 13, 190ij; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Logan: e. Los
Angeles High School; B.A., 1927, University of Cali-
fornia. Started in the industry in reading department at
Fox in 1927. Became title writer. Worked as script
clerk on several pictures. Did adaptation and screen play
in collaboration on "Insure Your Wife," for Fox, and
handled adaptation and screen play similarly, in col-
laboration, "Happiness C. O. D.." Chesterfield. On Fox
writing staft. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"Charlie Chan in Egypt." Fox; collaborated on screen play
and original story, "Charlie Chan's Secret," "Music is
Magic." "Rosa de Francia." Fox; "The Lady in Scarlet,"
Chesterfield. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Here
Comes Trouble," "Ladies Love Danger." "Laughing at
Trouble," "Back to Nature," "Charlie Chan at the
Opera," "Charlie Chan at the Race Track," "Charlie Chan
at the Circus," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on "Hitch
Hike to Heaven," Invincible. In 1937: collaborated on
Singer. In 1935: Vitaphone
original story and screen play "Off to the Races," "Charlie
Chan at the Olympics," "Big Business." "Charlie Chan
on Broadway," 20th Century-Fox.
LOGAN, JACQUELINE: Actress, b. Corsicana, Texas;
h. 5 feet, 4% inches; auburn hair and gray eyes; w. 116
pounds; p. Marion and Charles A. Logan, mother former
prima donna of Bostonian Opera Company, late Charles
A., an architect, designing plans for some of the Texas
state buildings; e. Loretta Heights Academy, Denver, and
th'j Colorado college; by. horseback riding and music.
Understudied all feminine parts In the Shubert revival
of "Floradora" at the Century theatre In 1920, without
previous experience and jumped into ingenue role left va-
cant by Margot Kelly; also with Ziegfeld Follies of 1920.
Started out as leading woman opposite Monte Blue In "The
Perfect Crime" for Paramount. Other pictures "White
and Unmarried," "Salomy Jane," "Java Head," "Ebb
Tide," "Burning Sands," "Light That Failed," "Man
Must Live," "Manhattan" and others for Paramount;
"House of Youth," "Playing With Souls," for Ince;
"Molly O" for Sennett; "Gay and Devilish" for Bobert-
son-Cole; "The Blind Bargain" for Goldwyn; "Peacock
Feathers" for Universal; 10 features for Fox during
1925-26, Including "The Outsider," "Thank You," "Wages
for Wives," the John Golden plays. Also in "Footloose
Widows" for Warner liros. ; "King of Kings," as Mary
Magdalene, and in "The Cop" and "Power" for DeMllle;
"The Wise Wife," "The Leopard Lady," "Midnight
Madness" for Pathe-DeMille; "Stocks and Blondes," for
FBO; starred in "Nothing to Wear," directed by Erie
Kenton for Columbia; "The River Woman." co-starred
with Lionel Barrymore for Gotham; "The Lookout Girl,"
starred for Quality; "Stark Mad." featured. Vitaphone
production; starred in "Ships of the Night," Rayart pro-
duction directed by Duke Worne; (1929) "The Bachelor
Girl" and "The Faker," Columbia; "The River Woman,"
Gothem; "King of Kings," Pathe. During 1931-35 played
on the New York stage in "Merrily We Roll Along."
LOGAN, M.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on story of
"Lcves of a Dictator," Toeplitz Productions.
LOGAN, MARJORIE:
short product.
LOGAN, STANLEY: Dialogue director. b. Karls-
field, England, June 12. 1885; e. Dulwlch College: mar-
ried. Was actor on legitimate stage, stage director and
author. In 1933: "Goodby Again," Warner; "Female."
"Havana Widows," First National. Directed dialogue on
"Fashions of 1934." "Twenty Million Sweethearts."
"Circus Clown," "St. Louis Kid," "The Secret Bride."
"The Woman in Red" and "Midsummer Night's Dream":
dialogue editor. "Dr. Socrates," Warner. In 1936: 'The
White Angel." "Charge of the Light Brigade," "Stolen
Holiday." WB.
LOGUE, CHARLES A.: Writer, b. Boston, Mass..
February 8, 1889; e. Boston High School and Boston Col-
lege (graduate in 1910). Reporter New York World, war
correspondent, magazine writer, Goldwyn Eminent Au-
thor. Scenarist "My Four Years In Germany" (Ambassa-
dor Gerard's), Warner; "Ponjola," "Man on the Box,"
"McFadden's Flats," "Cheating Cheaters," "Back to
God's Country," author "The Shakedown," "The Drake
Case," "Homicide Squad," in 1930; EdItor-ln-Chlef, Uni-
versal Pictures, "All Quiet on the Western Front," "Dra-
cula," in 1931; scenarist Columbia "The Deceiver," "The ■
.Menace." In 1933: "Black Beauty." Monogram. In 1934
wrote adaptation of "Home on the Range," Paramount:
"Sing Sing Nights," Monogram; "Embarrassing Moments,"
Universal; "Ticket to a Crime," Beacon; "Wagon
Wheels." Paramount. In 1935: "The Hoosier School-
master," Monogram; adapatlon and screen play. "Make a
Million." Monogram. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play "Conflict," U.
LOHR. MARIE. Actress; b. Sydney. Australia. July
28. 1890; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 145 pounds; fair hair and
blue eyes; hy. tapestry and music. Recent films include
"Road House," "My Heart Is Calling You" (Gaumont)
and "Oh! Daddy," GB. In 1936: "It's You I Want,"
British Lion.
LOLLIER, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOLLIER. W. H. (BUD): Executive home ofBce repre-
sentative of public relations and legislation, and manager
tax division. Fox West Coast Theatres; b. Buffalo. Wyo.,
November 3, 1892; p. Henry R. and Elizabeth Lolller; e.
grammar school and high school graduate, and two yean
college; m. Hazel Hart. Served as a pilot during the
World War, first lieutenant, U. S. Reserves. Started with
Fox West Coast Theatres in 1920 as auditor, and is the
oldest executive and employee in terms of contlnuoui
service.
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LOMAS, HERBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Lorna Doone,"
Associated Talking Pictures; "The Phantom Light." Gains-
borough; "Java Head," First Division. In 1936: "Rem-
brandt," UA-London Films. In 1937: "Fire Over Eng-
land," UA-London Films.
LOMAX, STAN: Narrator. In 1937: narrated Para-
mount short product.
LOMBARD, CAROLE: Actress. r. n. Carole June
Peters; b. Fort Wayne, Ind., October 6, 1909; h. 5 feet,
2 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 112 pounds; p.
Elizabeth Knight and Frederick C. Peters, non-profes-
sionals; e. Virgil School; div. Wm. Powell, actor; hy.
riding, boating. No stage experience. On screen In "The
Perfect Crime," "Me, Gangster," "Show Folks," "Ned
McCobb's Daughter," "Power," "Dynamite"; in 1929 in
"Big News," "High Voltage," "Parachute," "Racketeer,"
Pathe, and in 1930 In "Arizona Kid," Fox; "Safety In
Numbers," Paramount; (1932), "No One Man," "Up Pops
the Devil," "I Take This Woman," "Sinners in the
Sun," Paramount; (1932) "No More Orchids," Columbia;
"No Man of Her Own," Paramount; "Virtue," Columbia;
(1933) "The Match King." Warner; "From Hell to
Heaven," "Supernatural," "Eagle and the Hawk," "White
Woman." Parapiount: "Brief Moment," Columbia. In
1934: "Bolero," "We're Not Dressing," "Now and For-
ever," Paramount; "Twentieth Century," "Lady by Choice."
Columbia: "The Gay Bride." MGM. In 1935: "Rumba,"
"Hands Across the Table," Paramount. In 1936: "Love
Before Breakfast," "My Man Godfrey," TJ; "The Princess
Comes A ,ross," Paramount. In 1937: "Swing High, Swing
Low," Paramount.
LOMBARDO. ANTONIO DIAZ: Vice-president, Im-
pulsora Cinematografica. S. A.; b. Mexico City, Mexico,
33 years ago; p. Senora Diaz Lombardo; married. Banker,
manufacturer and business man. Joined Impulsora Cinema-
tografica, S. A.
LOMBARDO, GUY: Orchestra leader. In 1934 ap-
peared with his Royal Canadians in "Many Happy Re-
turns," Paramount. Broadcasts regularly with orchestra
over station WABC.
LONDON, TOM: Actor, b. Louisville, Ky., August 24,
1893; h. 6 feet, 1% Inches; dark blue eyes and brown hair;
w. 190 pounds; e. Louisville, Ky. ; married; hy. golf. Has
lived In New York, Chicago, Louisville, Hollywood. En-
tered industry In 1917 through J. Warren Kerrigan In
Universal pictures. Starred at Universal for 7 years.
Pictures Include: "King of Kings," Pathe; "Call of the
Canyon," "Top of the World," "Cowbov and the Lady,"
Lasky; 3 Pathe serials; "Border Wildcat," "Untamed
Justice," Blltmore; "Harvest of Hate," Universal ;
"Firebrand Jordan," Big 4; "The Woman Racket," MGM;
"Storm," Universal; "Secret Six," MGM; "Hell Divers,"
MGM; River's End," Warner: "East of Borneo." Uni-
versal- "Men In Her Life," Columbia; "Without Honors,"
Gotham Prod.; "Hell's Heroes," Universal; "Spell of the
Circus," Universal; "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Para-
mount; "Dishonored," Paramount; "Freaks," MGM. In
1933: "Sunset Pass," Paramount; "One Year Later,"
Allied. In 1934: "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial,
also released as feature by Majestic. In 1935: "Toll of
the Desert," Commodore. In 1936: "The Lawless Nine-
ties." "Guns and Guitars." Republic; "O'Malley of the
Mounted," "The Border Patrolman," 20th Century-Fox-
"Heroes of the Range," Columbia.
LONERGAN, LESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LONG, HAL: Writer. In 1933 with Rowland Brown
wrote screen play "Blood Money," United Artlsts-20th
Century. In 1935 collaborated on screen play of "Folies
Bergere." United Artists-2nth Centurv. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play of "White Fang," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1037: collaborated on screen play "Nancy Steele
is Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
LONG, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LONG, LOTUS: Actress. Made stage debut as
dancer; did Oriental dancing with Ruth St. Denis. Ap-
peared in "Sing Sing Nights," Monogram. In 1935: "The
Mysterious Mr. Won.s." Monogram: "The Last of the
Pagans," MGM. In 1936: "The Sea Spoilers," Universal.
LONG, LOUISE: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on
screen play "Virtuous Sin." Paramount. Screen play.
"Zoo in Budapest," Fox, 1933. In 1935: collaborated on
"Rocky Mountain Mystery," "Love in Bloom," Paramount.
LONG. NICK, JR.: Dancer, b. Greenlawn, L. I..
N. Y. ; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 148 pounds; p. Nick Long and Idalene Cotton, profes-
sionals; e. private tutors, and school for professional
children. New York; hy. sports. Appeared in films at the
age of six. On stage at age of nine in "Things That
Count." Danced in productions Including "Lady Butter-
fly," "Kity's Kisses," "Oh, Please," and "She's My
Baby." Played leads in "Manhattan Mary," "Street
Singer," "Smiles," and "Say When." Appeared in vaude-
ville and night clubs. Played 16 weeks at the Dorchester,
London, with Mitzi Mayfair. On screen in 1935: "Broad-
way Melody of 1936," MGM. In 1936: "King of Bur-
lesque," 20th Century-Fox.
LONG, SALLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LONG, WALTER: Actor, b. Milford, N. H., March
5. 1889; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and gray eyes,
w. 200 pounds; e. Nashua, N. H. ; married. Has been on
stage. Entered pictures in 1909. Played In "The Birth
of a Nation," "Robber Sheik," "Blood and Sand," "Gang
War," "Me, Gangster," "White Pants Willie." "Back
to God's Country," Harrim Hey in "The Black Watch,"
Fox; "Moby Dick" (1930), "The Steel Highway" (1930),
Warner Bros.; "Pardon Us," MGM. In 1934: "Six
of a Kind." Paramount; "Operator 13," MGM; "Light-
ning Strikes Twice." RKO. In 1935: "Naughty Marietta."
MGM. In 1936: "Drift Fence," Paramount; "The Glory
Trail," Crescent; "Tlie Bold Caballero," Republic.
LONGDEN, JOHN: Actor, b. West Indies. November
11, 1902; dark hair. Juvenile in British silent pictures,
and has played feature roles in a number of talkers. Was
in the first British talking feature "Blackmail" 1929,
BIP; followed by "Atlantic" 1929. BIP; "Two Worlds"
1930, BIP; "The Skin Game" 1930. BIP; "Murder on
the Second Floor" 1931, Warner-FN-British; "A Lucky
Sweep" 1932. National; "Born Lucky" 1933. Westminster.
1934-36: Films, stage and radio in Australia. Returned
to England in 1937 and appeared in "French Leave,"
Pathe.
LONG NECKED, BERT: Cameraman. In 1935: "The
Fire Trap," Empire.
LONSDALE. FREDERIC: Writer, b. Jersey, Channel
Islands, Feb. 5, 1881; m. Leslie Brooke Hoggan. Among
his many plays are "Aren't We All?", "Spring Clean-
ing," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," which MGM pro-
duced for Norma Shearer in 1929. and "Never Come
Back," which GB filmed under title, "Just Smith," 1934.
In 1930: collaborated on "Devil to Pay," United Artists;
story "The Lady of Scandal," MGM. Wrote original
screen play for "Lovers Courageous," MGM, 1932. In
1933: "The Maid of the Mountains," British International.
In 1934: collaborated on "The Private Life of Don Juan,"
UA. In 1937: wrote play "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,"
MGM.
LONSDALE, HARRY G.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LOOFBOUROW, FREDERICK C. : Attorney, b. Atlan-
tic, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1874; p. Judge C. F. Loofbourow; e.
Ogden Military Academy. Utah; L.L. B., University of
California, 1896. District attorney. Jan. 1, 1905 to April
1 1911; District judge. April 1. 1911 to Jan. 1, 1917;
Member of Congress, Nov. 4, 1930, to March 4, 1933.
Was secretary of Intermountain Film Board of Trade for
three years and secretary of local code boards. Salt Lake
City, under NRA.
LOOMIS TWINS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOORAM, MARY HARDEN: Chairman. International
Federation of Catholic Alumnae Motion Picture Bureau.
The IFCA is the official reviewing group for Legion of
Decency. b. Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. James F. Looram,
M.D. ; two children, Mary Elizabeth and Eugene. On
general committee, National Board of Review. One of her
primary interests and obligations is the previewing of
motion pictures and seeing that a selected list of films,
which are "safe" for adults and young people alike. Is
recommended to motion picture goers throughout the
country. Served as New York chairman of Motion Picture
Bureau (International Federation of Catholic Alumnae)
1926-32; Assistant National Motion Picture Chairman,
1928-32; Chairman since 1932.
LOOS, ANITA: Writer, b. Sissons, Cal. ; m. John
Emerson. Wrote her first scenario when 12 years of age.
Her first picture was "New York Hat," directed by D. W.
Griffith, for Biograph. Signed MGM contract. In 1931:
collaborated on story "Ex-Bad Boy." Universal. In 1932:
coilaboratfid on story and wrote screen play "The Struggle."
United Artists. Wrote original of "Midnight Mary
(1933) screen play "Barbarian." (1933) original and
screen play on "Hold Your Man," (1933) "Lady of the
Night," MGM. In 1934 did screen plays of "Red Headed
Woman," "Blondie of the Follies," "Biography of a
Bachelor Girl," original screen play of "Girl From Mis-
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souri," MGM. In 1934: collaborated on story and screen
play "The Social Register," Columbia. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play, "lliff RafT," MGM; screen play
"San Francisco," MGM. In 1937 screen play "Mama
Steps Out," "Saratoga," MGM.
LOOS, THEODOR: Actor. In 1933: "M," Foreraco
Pictures; "Splone am Weik," "Ein gewisser Herr Gran,"
Ufa. In 1934: "Elisabeth und der Narr," "Die Freundin
eines grossen Mannes," "Vie Sporckschen Jager." In
1935: "Der alte under der junge Konig," Syndikat; "Das
Madchen Johanna, ' Terra; "Stradivari"; "Der grune
Domino," Ufa; "Das Madchen vom Moorhof," "Viktoria,"
"Der Student von Prag"; "Der hohere Befehl," Ufa. In
1936: "Schlussakkord."
LOPERT, E. I.: Vice-president, Soundfilm Enterprises,
Inc., 723 Seventh Ave., New York City. b. Lithuania,
May 1, 1905; married; e. University of Client. 1330-33
Paramount chief recorder; president of Sems, Paris; gen-
eral manager and president of Pax Film, Inc.
LOPEZ, CARLOS (CHAFLAN): Actor, r. n. Carlos
Lopez y Valles. b. Durango, Mexico, Nov. 4, 1887 ; h 5
feet, 10 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 150 pounds;
p. Mexican; e. Instituro Jaurez, Durango, Dgo., Mexico;
married. On stage, comedian. Films include "El Agulla
y el Nopal." Produeciones Contreras Torres (1925). In
1933: "Sobre las Olas," "Una Vida por Otra," Nacional
Productora de Pellculas. In 1934: "El Compadre Men-
doza," Aguila Films; "El Escandalo," Nacional Productora
de Pellculas; "Clemenoia," La Mexicana Elaboradora de
Pellculas; "La Sangre Manda," Produeciones Duquesa
Olga; "Quien mate a Eva," Produeciones Duquesa Olga.
In 1935: "Tu Hijo," Produeciones Duquesa Olga; "Chucho
el Roto." "Oro y Plata," "Silenclo Sublime," La Mexi-
cana Elaboradora de Pellculas; "Mujeres sin Alma," Aspa
Films; "Martin Garatuza," Aguila Films; "Corazon
Bandolero," Mex-Films; "Cruz Diablo," Impulsora Cine-
matosrafica, S. A.; "Juarez y Maximiliano," Produccion
Loo — Lo,
Columbia-Contreras Torres; "El Tesora de Pancho Villa,"
Produeciones Mler; "Monja y Casada, Vlrgen y Martir,"
Produeciones Alcayde; "Payadas de la Vida," Latino
Films. In 1936: "Vamanos con Pancho Villal" Clne-
matograflca Latino Americana, S. A.; "El Baul Macabro,"
Produeciones Pezet; "Alia en el Rancho Grande" (There
on the Big Ranch), Bustamante y de Fuentes. A. en P.
LOPEZ MOCTEZUMA, CARLOS: Actor, b. Mexico
City, Mexico, Nov. 19, 1909; h. 6 feet; black hair and
green eyes; w. 138 pounds; p. Spanish; e. French School,
Mexico City; was for a period a government employee.
Was on stage, playing with many companies, principally
with the Teatro de Orientacion, Fine Arts Division of the
Department of Education. On screen in "Una Noche en el
Paraiso," Clnematografica Latino Americana, S. A.
LOPEZ, VINCENT: Radio star and orchestra leader,
b Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1898; p. mother; e. St.
Mary's Monastery, Dunkirk, New York. Became musical
director and orchestra leader. In 1932: "The Big Broad-
cast," Paramount. In 1933: appeared in Universal short
product. In many Paramount, Metro and Warner short
pictures.
LORAINE, ROBERT: Actor, b. New Brighton. LIs-
kard, Cheshire, England, Jan. 14, 1876; h. 6 feet. <v.
190 pounds; p. father, actor; e. privately; hy. solf and
flying. Played for ten years on London stage, in pliys
including "The Ne'cr-do-Well." Fought In Boer War.
Appeared in New York for a year in 1901, in "To Have
and to Hold " In New York from 1903 to 1907 in
"Pretty Peggy" and "Man and Superman." Returned to
London, remalni.ig five years, becoming manager and star
of the Criterion Theatre in 1911. Played In New York
In 1912 and 1913 in "Man and Superman." "Not For
Sale" and "The Cradle Snatcher." In World War in
Royal Flying Corps. Appeared on London stage in
"Cyrano de Bergerac," to which he owns all rights. Made
tour of the world in 1923, refusing motion picture con-
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tract In Hollywood because of 111 health. After tour,
appeared In London and New York theatres. Played In
"Days Without End" for Theatre Guild. Went to Hol-
lywood, appeared in "Marie Galante." Fox.
LORAINE, VIOLET: Actress, b. London, England. July
26, 1886. Stage career In England since 1902, beginning
at Drury Lane, London. Played largely in musical comedy.
First screen appearance In "Britannia of Billingsgate,"
1933. Gaumont-British. In which she partnered Gordon
Harker, with whom she was cast by Gaumont-British for
"Road House."
LORCH, HARRY S.: Sales Manager, Republic Pictures
of Illinois. Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis; b. St. Paul,
Minn., August 16, 1888; e. high school; married. Before
entering motion picture industry was in mall order and
advertising businesses, and had management of vaude-
ville theatre (Butterfleld Circuit), seven years. Was
branch manager, Goldwyn Pictures, Chicago, Omaha, and
Detroit. Was branch manager. Producers Distributing
Corporation, Chicago, district manager, Pathe, PDC;
Western sales manager. Universal.
LORCH, THEODORE: Actor, b. Springfield, 111.; h.
6 feet; dark brown hair and dark eyes; w. 184 pounds; p.
Katherine Girard and Andrew Lorch, non-professionals;
e. North high school, business college and Chiekeos col-
lege. On stage was a star on the road for 14 years; in
stock for six years as leading man; starred in "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde," "Soldier of Empire," "Sherlock Holmes,"
with Julia Marlowe in "The Crowded Hour," and in
vaudeville with Frank Tinney. On screen in featured
roles in Warner's "Man on the Box" and "The Better
Ole"; Universal's "Show Boat" and "Grip of the Yukon,"
with Buster Keaton; and in MGM's "Spite Marriage";
Vitaphone No. 409V-98, "An 111 Wind," and many others.
In 1933: "Black Beauty," Monogram; "The Whirlwind."
Columbia. In 1935: "Bustler's Paradise," Ajax. In
1936: "Romance Rides the Range," Spectrum; "Rebellion,"
Crescent.
LORD, DEL: Director, b. Grimsley, Canada, 1895; e.
Niagara Falls, N. Y. ; hy. speed boating and hunting.
Went west with William Collier and doubled for him in
the first picture Collier made on the Coast; later appeared
in Keystone comedies and from there to Fox; commissioned
to direct, unassisted, Bobby Dunn and Glen Cavender;
long association with Mack Sennett followed. In direction
of Ben Turpin, Louise Fazenda and others; worked for
First National, United Artists, 1927-28; later with Edu-
cational and Sennett and in 1928-29 was free lancing;
directed Vitaphone Varieties in 1930; directed "Barnum
Was Right" for Universal. In 1936: "Trapped by Tele-
vision," Columbia.
LORD, LEON: Actor. In 1936; "The Lonely Trail."
Republic.
LORD, MARION: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LORD, PAULINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LORD, PHIL: Assistant director. In 1936: "King of
the Royal Mounted," 20th Century-Fox.
LORD, ROBERT: Writer and Supervisor, b. Chicago,
May 1, 1902; h. 5 feet 6%; brown hair and eyes; w. 135-
e. University of Chicago high school and Harvard uni-
versity; m. Martha Bliss, non-professional. Wrote for
Warner Bros, the following screen plays and dialogues:
"Lion and the Mouse," "On Trial," "So Long Letty,"
"The Aviator," "If I Were Single," "Women They Talf
About," "On With the Show," "Gold Diggers of Broad
way" and "Hold Everything." Supervised for First Na-
tional the following: "Loose Ankles," "Playing Around,"
"The Flirting Widow," "Song of the Flame," "Show
Girl In Hollywood" and "Other Men's Wives"; also "Mil-
lion Dollar Collar," "My Man," "Hardbolled Bose,"
"Kid Gloves," "No Defense," "The Sap," "Time, Place
and Girl." "Hold Everything." "She Couldn't Say No,"
"Upper Underworld," "The Reckless Hour." "The Fin-
ger Points," "Her Majesty Love," "The Ruling Voice,"
"Local Boy Makes Good," WB. Became production super-
visor at First National studios in 1930. 1930-31: "Big
Business Girl" for First National; supervised 14 produc-
tions in year for First National, In 1932: "Manhattan
Parade." "Fireman. Save My Child," "So Big," "It's
Tough to Be Famous." "Winner Take All," "Purchase
Price." "The Conquerors." "You Said a Mouthful."
"Frisco Jenny." "Hard to Handle." "Man Wanted." "One
Way Passage." Warner. In 1933: "The Little Giant,"
"Heroes for Sale," "Convention City," "The Mind
Reader," "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," Warner-First
National. In 1934: collaborated on "He Was Her Man,"
"Merry Wives of Reno." WB. Associate producer with
Warner Bros. Recent pictures: "Dames," "Wonder Bar."
"Gold Diggers of 1935," "Flirtation Walk," "Border-
town," "Black Fury," "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
"Page Miss Glory"; screen play, "Dr. Socrates," Warner.
In 1936: story and supervisor, "Colleen," and "The Sing-
ing Kid," "Stage Struik," '(livr Me Your Uearl. '
Warner Brothers.
LORENTZ, J. H.: Branch manager. 20th Century-Fox.
Milwaukee, h. Chicago, 111., April 29. 1900: married.
Started with Fox Films Sept. 10. 1919, as booker; pro-
moted to salesman. 1920; left to take similar position with
Paramount. 1922; returned to Fox as salesman. 1923;
manager. Fox Milwaukee office. 1925; returned to Fox Chi-
cago, 1926, then to Minneapolis as salesman in 1927, until
1930. Manager of Fox Minneapolis office, 1931-1934.
Then was transferred to Milwaukee office in February,
1934.
LORENZI, MARIO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LORIMER, GLENNIS: Actress. Red hair, green eyes;
h. 5 feet 2 inches. In 1933: "Orders is Orders," Gau-
mont-British. Other films include: "Britannia of Bil-
lingsgate," "Evergreen," "Car of Dreams," "My Old
Dutch. ' "Aunt Sally," Gainsborough; "Strictly Illegal,"
Rock; "Old Faithful." Radio; "Crown versus Stevens,"
Warners; "Happy Family." "Interrupted Honeymoon."
British Lion. In 1936: "It's Love Again," GB.
LORING. ANN: Actress, b. New York City; h. 5 feet
4 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; p. Mr.
and Mrs. Max Kurtin; e. New Utrecht high school, Brook-
lyn College; m. Louis Schor. On screen In 1936: "Robin
Hood of El Dorado," "Absolute Quiet," MGM.
LORING. HOPE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
LORING, JANE: Associate director and editor. In
1934: "Age of Innocence," RKO. In 1935: "Break of
Hearts." "Alice Adams." RKO. In 1936: editor, "Sylvia
Scarlett," "A Woman Rebels," RKO-Radlo.
LORING. MICHAEL: Actor. r.n. Sam Merviss; b.
Nov. 26, 1911, Minneapolis, Minn.; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; w.
150 pounds; blue eyes and brown hair; e. public schools
of Minneapolis. Before entering pictures appeared in the
road show of "Journey's End"; joined the Oxford Shakes-
pearian Players; organized the Minneapolis Repertory
Theatre; later appeared in "Squaring the Circle." and
"Yellow Jack" in Pasadena. In 1936: "Postal Inspec-
tor." "Flying Hostess." "Yellowstone." Universal.
LORIO. GEORGE F,: Printing and Advertising, 2366
N. 41st Street. Milwaukee, Wis, ; b, Dedham, Mass., July
3. 1885; e. high school; married, has two children.
L'ORLE, BERT: Film editor. In 1935: "Stars Over
Broadway," Warner.
LORRAINE. BETTY: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
LORRAINE, LEOTA: Actress. In 1935: "Buggies of
Red Gap," Paramount.
LORRAINE, LOUISE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LOR RE, PETER: Actor, b. Rosenberg, Hungary. June
26, 1904; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; brown eyes and hair: w.
160 pounds; p. Alois and Elvira Lorre; e. elementary an.1
secondary schools. Vienna, Austria; m. Cecilie Lvovsky,
actress; hy. sketching. Ran away from home at 17 and
joined an improvised theatre. Bank clerk in 1922. Did
bits with a company in Breslau, then secured a part in
Galsworthy's "Society," Zurich. Played in Vienna for
two years, then went to Berlin. In 1928 appeared in
"Pionlere in Inoplastadt." "Spring's Awakening" fol-
lowed, then in 1931 "M." directed by Fritz Lang.
"Thirteen Trunks of Mr. 0. F.," "White Demon," "De
Haute a Bas." Paris, and "The Man Who Knew Too
Much," Gaumont British, London. Signed by Columbia
Pictures. In 1935: "Mad Love." MGM; "Crime and Pun-
ishment," Columbia. In 1936: signed for GB's "The
Hidden Power," "Secret Agent," GB; "Crack-Up." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "Nancy Steele is Missing." 20th
Century-Fox.
LORY, JACQUES: Actor. In 1936: "The Road to
Glory," 20th Century-Fox.
LOSCH, BILLY: Dancer under contract to Selznick
International Pictures, Inc. b. Vienna. Austria. Vienna
Opera Ballet. Ballet Russe. Played the Nun in "The
Miracle" for Max Reinhardt at Selsburg. also in "A
Midsummer Night's Dream." Toured Europe and America
as dancer. New York and London musical comedy. Came
to Hollywood in 1936. In "The Garden of Allah," Selz-
nick; "The Good Earth," MGM.
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LOSEE, FRANK, JR.: Actor. In 1935: "Four Hours
to Kill," "Annapolis Farewell," Paramount.
LOTH, J. ELLISON: Waynesboro Theatres Corp.,
Waynesboro. Va. b. Waynesboro, Va., January 22, 1903;
e. B.S.. University of Virginia, 1926. Secretary, Waynes-
boro Theatres Corp.
LOTINGA, ERNEST: Actor, b. Sunderland. England:
dark brown hair and eyes. English comedian, touring own
shows. Appeared in several early British talking shorts,
later signed up by BIP to make screen versions of several
of his shows, these including "Josser Joins the Navy,"
"Josser on the River" and "Josser in the Army."
LOUDON, NORMAN: Managing Director, Sound City,
England, b. 1902, Campbeltown, Scotland. In business in
England and Germany till 1924; managing director,
Camerascopes, Ltd.. 1925; managing director. Flicker
Productions. Ltd., 1930. Entered film production In 1932
when he purchased Littleton Park estate outside London
and founded Sound City studios. Chairman and managing
director, Littleton Park Holdings, Ltd., and Sound City
(Films). Ltd.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
LOUIE, VIOLA:
manac. )
LOUISE, ANITA: Actress, b. New York City, 1915;
e. Professional Children's school In New York; blond
hair, blue eyes; hy. tennis, fencing and horseback rid-
ing. On the New York stage in "Peter Ibbetson,"
"Gloss of Youth," and "The Greatest Thing in the
World." Two of the first pictures she played in were
"The Music Master" (Fo.x), and a short feature filmed
In Vienna called "The Life of Franz Schubert." Ap-
peared in "Wonder of Women" (Clarence Brown), "The
Ploradora Girl" with Marion Davles. "What a Man" with
Reginald Denny, and "Just Like Heaven," Tiffany pro-
duction; "The Great Meadow," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and
also in 1929 in "Square Shoulders," Pathe, and "The
Marriage Playground," Paramount; (1931), "Heaven on
Earth," Universal; "Everything's Rosle," RKO Radio:
(1933). In 1934: "The Most Precious Thing in Life "
Columbia; "Are We Civilized?". Raspin; "Madame Du
Barry," "The Firebrand," Warner; "Cross Streets."
Chesterfield: "Bachelor of Arts." Fox. In 1935: "Mid-
summer Night's Dream," "Personal Maid's Secret."
Warner; "Lady Tubbs." Universal; "Here's to Romance,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Story of Louis Pas-
teur," "Brides Are Like That." FN; "Anthony Ad-
verse," WB. In 1937: "Green Light," "Call It a Day."
WB.
LOURY, JEANNE: Actress. In 1935: "La Crise Est
Finie," Nero Films.
LOVE, BESSIE: Actress, b. Midland, Texas, Sept.
10, 1898; 6. Los Angeles; w. 100 pounds; light brown
hair, brown eyes; h. 5 feet. Early career with Triangle.
Vitagraph. Callahan films, then appeared in "Penny of
Top HIU." "Forget-Me-Not," "Lovely Mary," Metro;
"Human Wreckage," FBO; "The Eternal Three," "Slave
of Desire." Goldwyn; "St. Elmo," "Three Men to Pay,"
"The Village Blacksmith," "(3entle Julia," "Going
Crooked," Pox; "The Ghost Patrol." "Torment," "A
Woman on the Jury," "Those Who Dance." "The Silent
Vv'atcher," "Sundown," "The Lost World," "Soul Fire,"
"The Purple Dawn," "Dynamite Smith." "Dress Parade,"
"A Harp In Hock." "Tongues of Flame," "A Son of
His Father," "The King of Main Street," "New
Brooms," "The Song and Dance Man," "Rubber Tires,"
"Young April," "The Matinee Idol," "Has Anybody
Here Seen Kelly," "Sally of the Scandals." Hank In
"Broadway Melody," "Hollywood Revue of 1929," Helen
Thayer In "The Idle Rich," Charlie In "The Road
Show," MGM; Hattie Hartley In "The Girl In the
Show" 1930, MGM; "The Idle Rich," "Chasing Rain-
bows" (1930); "Conspiracy" (1930), Radio; No. 2575-76,
"The Swellhead," Vltaphone; (1931), "Morals for Women."
Tiffany.
LOVE, MONTAGUE: Actor, b. Portsmouth, England:
h. 6 feet 2 inches; red hair and blue eyes; p. Fannie
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro.
- professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weiqht
Louise and Harry Love, non -professionals; e. Portsmouth
grammar school, and at college at Cambridge, England;
hy. swimming, riding, golf, music and drawing. Spent
seven years on the legitimate stage. Appeared on screen
in (1929) "The Divine Lady," "The Haunted House,"
"Her Private Life," "A Most Immoral Lady." "Synthetic
Sin." First National; "The Mysterious Island." Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; "Charming Sinners," Paramount; "Mid-
stream." TiCfany-Stahl; "Bulldog Drummond," United
Artists; "The Last Warning," Universal; in 1930 in
"Back Pay." "A Notorious Affair," First National;
"Double Cross Roads," Fox; "Reno," Sono Art-World
Wide: 'Inside the Lines." Radio Pictures; "Outward
Bound," Warner Bros; Vltaphone No. 2278, "Character
Studies." In 1934: "His Double Life," Paramount. In
1935: "Clive of India," UA-20th Century; "The Crusades,"
Paramount: "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte
Carlo," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Country Doc-
tor," "Sing, Baby, Sing," "Reunion," "Lloyds of Lon-
don," "One in a Million," 20th Century-Fox; "Sutter's
Gold," U; "The White Angel," FN.
LOVEJOY, ALBERT: Director, b. Gardner, Mass.,
1895; e. Emerson College; Boston University; University
of Washington and Columbia University. On stage In
Boston and New York. Taught dramatics at New Hap-
shire State College: University of Washington; Cambridge
School of Drama at Harvard and Westchester School of
tlie Drama. White Plains, N. Y. Radio contract. 1932-33.
Now director Le Petit Theatre da Vieux Carre. New
Orleans.
LOVEJOY, ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LOVELL, RAYMOND: Actor. In 1935: "King of the
Damned," Gaumont-British. In 1936: "Gypsy Melody."
ABP.
LOVERING, OTHO: Film editor. In 1935: "Stolen
Harmony," "Accent on Youth," Paramount; directed
"Wanderer of the Wasteland," "Drift Fence," Para-
mount. In 1936: directed "Border Flight," "Sky Parade,"
"Valiant is the Word for Carrie." Paramount.
LOVETT, JOSEPHINE: Writer, b. San Francisco, CaL ;
e. Sargent's Dramatic School. New York City. Stage
career, with Henry Miller, "Her Husband's Wife," "The
Lion and the Mouse," "A Man's Man." For the screen
her first adaptation was "Sentimental Tommy," Para-
mount; ethers being "Classmates," "Soul Fire," First
National; "Our Dancing Daughters," "Our Modern Maid-
ens:" scenario for "The Single Standard," for MGM, and
"What a Widow" for United Artists. In 1931: screen
play "Road to Reno," Paramount; screen play "Corsair,"
United Artists. In 1932: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow,"
"Hot Saturday." "Madame Butterfly." "Thunder Below,"
Paramount. In 1933; "Jennie Gerhardt." Paramount. In
1934. with Joseph Moncure March, wrote screen play of
"Two Alone," RKO. In 1935: screen play of "Captain
Hurricane," RIvO.
LOW, WARREN: Film editor. In 1936: "The White
Angel." FN; "Isle of Fury," "The Great O'Malley,"
WB. In 1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches," WB.
LOWE, EDMUND: Actor, b. San Jose. CaL. March
3, 1892; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 185 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lowe, non-pro-
fessionals: e. San Jose high school, Santa Clara Uni-
versity; m. Lilyan Tashman, professional, dec; m. Rita
Kaufman. April, 1936; hy. reading, riding, tennis and good
music. Stage experience with Los Angeles stock company
for three years. Among stage appearances were: "Roads to
Destiny." "The Son-Daughter," "In the Night Watch."
and "The Walk-Off." Screen experience started in 1923
with Fox in "The Silent Command." "The Palace of the
King," "The Fool," "East Lynne," "What Price Glory,"
"An Increasing Purpose," "Is Zat So?" "Publicity Mad-
ness," and "Baloo." Also appeared in "Dressed to Kill,"
"Happiness Ahead," "In Old Arizona." "The Cock Eyed
World," for Fox; "This Thing Called Love," for Pathe-
Fox; "The Painted Angel," tor First National, and "The
Bad One." for United Artists; "Thru Different Eyes"
(1929). Fox; In 1930 In "Born Reckless," "Good In-
tentions," "Happy Days"; (1931), "Cisco Kid," Fox;
(1932), "The Misleading Lady," Paramount; "Trans-
atlantic Chandu, the Magician," Fox; "American
Madness," Columbia; "The Devil Is Driving," "Guilty
as Hell." Paramount; "Hot Pepper," Fox. In 1933: "I
Love That Man," "Her Bodyguard." Paramount; "Dinner
at Eight," MOM. In 1934: "Let's Fall in Love," Col-
umbia; "No More Women," Paramount; "Bombay Mall,"
"Gift of Gab." Universal. In 1935: "Under Pressure,"
"Great Hotel Murder," "Black Sheep." Fox: "Mister
Dynamite," Universal; "The Best Man Wins," Columbia;
"Thunder in the Night," Fox; "King Solomon of Broad-
way," Universal. In 1936: "The Garden Murder Case,"
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JOHN FORD
1936-1937 PRODUCTIONS
THE PRISONER OF SHARK ISLAND"
{20th CENTURY-FOX)
W
MARY OF SCOTLAND"
(RKO-RADIO)
"THE PLOUGH AND
THE STARS"
(RKO-RADIO)
"WEE WILLIE
WINKIE"
(20+h CENTURY-FOX)
"HURRICANE"
(SAMUEL GOLDWYN)
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Low — Lub
"Mad Holiday," MGM; "Doomed Cargo." GB; "The Girl
on the Front Page," U. In 1937: "Under Cover of
Night," "Espionage," MGM; "The Squealer," GB.
LOWE, EDWARD T., JR.: Writer, Paramount, b. Nash-
ville, Tenn., June a9, 189U; e. Nashville. Sold first story
to Bssanay; screen plays: "Hunchback of Notre Dame,"
Universal; adaptation and scenario for "Jes Call Me Jim,"
"Tenderloin"; adaptation and titles for "State Street
Sadie"; adaptation an^J screen play for "Broadway," Uni-
versal; scenarios and dialogue for "Night Ride," "Under-
tow," Universal; 1930-31, "Mississippi Gambler," "Night
Ride," "X Marks the Spot," "The Green Cap," First Na-
tional; "Phantom of the West." Tec-Art. In 1932:
"Igloo," Universal; "Discarded Lovers." Tower Prod.;
"Probation," "Midnight Lady." "Forbidden Company,"
"Thrill ot Youth," Chesterfleld; "Hearts of Humanity,"
"The Crusader," "Unwritten Law," Majestic. In 1933:
"The World Gone Mad, ' 'Sing, Sinner, Sing," screen
play of "Curtain at Eight," Majestic; "Undertow."
■Tangled Destinies," "The Penal Code," "Shop Angel,"
"Escapade." "Redhaired Alibi." "Vampire Bat." In 1934
collaborated on screen play of "Three on a Honeymoon,"
Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen play of "Charlie
Chan in Paris," Fox; collaborated on original story and
screen play. "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," 20th Century-
Fox; additional dialogue. "Navy Wife." 20th Century-
Fox; produced "Charlie Chan in Egypt." "Champagne
Charlie," Fox; "Your Uncle Dudley." 20th Century-Fox,
collaborated on "Ladies Love Danger." "Lottery Lover."
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "Educating Father,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: wrote screen play "Bulldog
Drummond Escapes," collaborated on "Clarence," Para-
mount.
LOWE, ELLEN: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "Her
Sueetheart, Christopher Bean," MGM. In 1930: "King
of Burlesque," 20th Century-Fox.
LOWE, HARRY, JR.: Chinese juvenile actor. Seven
years old. b. Los Angeles; e. private tutors; speaks
Chinese and English. Has been in pictures several
years. Appeared in "Sequoia," MGM.
LOWE, IRMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LOWE, SHERMAN L.: Writer. b. Salt Lake City,
Utah, Oct. 18, 1894; p. Louis and Johanna Lowenstein,
non-piofessionals; e. University of Utah and University
of Pennsylvania; m. Patricia Bennett. Did newspaper
work and advertising. Served In AEF 14 months in
France. Entered motion pictures In 1926. Reader at
Universal for one year. Then writer for Universal. Col-
laborated on "King of Jazz," "Dames Ahoy," "Husband
Hunt." and others. Affiliated at various times with Tec
Art. Educational, Mascot. In 1931 wrote "Three Holly-
wood Girls." Educational. In 1932. "They Never Come
Back," Supreme. In 1933 wrote four pictures for Mascot;
"Diamond Trail," Monogram. In 1934. "On Probation "
"Circus Shadows," "Youth Comes Along." Peerless;
"Burn 'Em Up Barnes" (serial also released as feature
by Majestic) ; "Crimson Romance," "Lost Jungle." "Law
of the Wild," "Phantom Empire," "Fighting Marines "
Mascot. In 1935: "Night Cargo," Peerless. Joined
Columbia; collaborated on story, "Melody Trail," Republic.
In 1936: collaborated on screen story "Trapped by Tele-
vision," Columbia; "High Hat," Cameo. In 1937: screen
play "Arizona Days," GN.
LOWELL, HELEN: r. n. Helen Lowell Robb. Actress,
b. June 2, 1866. New York City; made first stage appear-
ance in New York. May 8, 1884. and has been in many
plays, among them "Little Lord Fauntleroy." "The Chris-
tian." "Quality Street." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage
Patch." "The Lottery Man," "Cappy Ricks." "The Torch-
bearers," "The Show-Off," "It's a Wise Child." On
screen In 1934: "Midnight Alibi," "Side Streets." "The
Dragon Murder Case," First National; "Madame Du
Barry," "The Merry Frlnks," "Big Hearted Herbert,"
"The Case of the Howling Dog." all Warner. In 1935:
"Maybe It's Love," Warner; "Transient Lady." Universal;
"Devil Dogs of the Air." "Page Miss Glory." "The
Goose and the Gander." "Dr. Socrates." Warner; "Living
0-1 Velvet," First National; "Party Wire." Columbia. In
1936: "Strike Me Pink." UA; "Snowed Under." FN;
"Pd Give My Life." "Valiant is the Word for Carrie."
Paramount: "Wild Brian Kent." 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Four Days' Wonder," U.
LOWELL, JULIET: In 1936: RKO-Radio short product.
LOWENADLER. HOLGER: Actor. In 1936: "Skar-
gards." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
LOWENWORTH. ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Vlmanaf.)
LOWRY, ED.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LOWRY, EMILY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LOY. MYRNA: Actress, r.n. Myrna Williams, b. Hel-
ena. Mont., Aug. 2, 1905; h. 5 feet 6; titian hair, green
eyes; w. 110 pounds; e. Los Angeles and Westlake School
for Girls; m. Arthur Hornblow, Jr.; hy. sculptoring, danc-
ing. Stage experience in stage prologues at Grauman's
Theatre in Hollywood. Was discovered by Mrs. Rudolph
Valentino and given part In pictures. Entered films In
1925 in "What Price Beauty." Appeared In: (1926),
"Cave Man," "Why Girls Go Home," and "Across the
Pacific": (1927), "Heart of Maryland." "Bitter Apples,"
'Ham and Eggs at the Front," "If I Were Single,"
"Girl from Chicago"; (1928), "Beware of Married Men,"
"Turn Back the Hours," "Pay As You Enter," "State
Street Sadie," "Midnight Taxi," "Crimson City'; (1929),
"Fancy Baggage," "Noah's Ark." "Desert Song." "Black
Watch," "Hardboiled Rose." "The Squall." "The Great
Divide." "Bride of the Regiment": in 1930 In "The
Naughty PUrt." First National; "Cameo Kirby," Fox;
"Cock of the Walk." Sono Art-World Wide; "Under a
Texas Moon," Warner Bros.; "Last of the Duanes."
Fox; In 1931: "Renegades." Fox; "Transatlantic," Fox;
"Rebound." Pathe; "Emma." MGM; "Devil to Pay."
United Artists; "Body and Soul," Fox; "Arrowsmith,"
United Artists; (1932), "Vanity Fair," Allied: (1933),
"The Barbarian," MGM: "Tooaze." "Animal King-
dom," RKO Radio; "When Ladies Meet," "Night
Flight," "Penthouse," "The Prizefighter and the Lady";
1934: "Men in White," "The Thin Alan," "Stamboul
Quest," "Evelyn Prentice," all MGM; "Broadway Bill."
Columbia. In 1935: "Wings in the Dark," Paramount;
"Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: "Wife Versus Secretary."
"Petticoat Fever." "The Great Ziegfeld." "Libeled Lady,"
"After the Thin Man." MGM. In 1937: "Parnell," MGM;
"To Mary — With Love," 20th Century-Fox.
LUBIN, ARTHUR: Actor and director, b. Los Angeles;
h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown eyes and black hair; w. 145
pounds ; e. San Diego grammar and high school, Carnegie
Tech., Pittsburgh. Specialized in drama; hy. hiking,
motoring, cooking. Has lived in San Diego, Los Angeles,
Pittsburgh. Pictures Include: "Bardelys the Magnificent."
"His People." "Lost World." "Times Square." "Bush-
ranger," "Eyes of the Underworld," "A Journey by
Train." "A Successful Failure." In 1935: directed
"Great God Gold." '"Honeymoon Limited." Monogram;
directed "Two .Sinners," "Frisco Waterfront," Republic.
In 1936: "The House of a Thousand Candles." Republic;
"Yellowstone." U. In 1937: directed "Mysterious Cross-
ing." U.
LUBIN. HERBERT: Motion Picture Executive and
Financier. b. New York City, June 1. 1886; e. New
York. One of originators of Metro Pictures Corp. Formed
Petrova Pictures Corp. and distributed through First
National. Later produced Barbara La Marr films for
First National. Then financed and built Roxy Theatre.
LUBITSCH, ERNST: Producer and director. Paramount.
1). Berlin, .ianuary 'IS. 1892; h. 5 feet 7 inches; black
hair and brown eyes; w. 142 pounds: p. Simon and
Anna Lubitsch; non-professionals; e. Sophien Gymnasium,
Berlin; recieved stage training under Mas Reinhardt; m.
Vivian Gaye, July, 1935. While working as clerk In
father's clothing store in Berlin, studied acting under Victor
Arnold, stage comedian. At 19. Arnold took Lubitsch
to Max Reinhardt, who gave him a small part. He re-
mained with Reinhardt for two years, dividing his time
between stage and screen; played his first screen role,
a comedy part, in 1913; in 1918 he produced "Carmen,"
which was released in the United States under the title
of "Gypsy Blood." Thi? same year he produced "Ma-
dame Du Barry," starring Pola Negri, which was re-
leased In this country as "Passion." He also produced
"Deception." "The Loves of Phanaoh." "The Wildcat."
"Montmarte." 1922. "The Doll" and others. In 1923 to
Hollywood to direct Mary Pickford in "Rosita." Since
has made "The Marriage Circle." "Three Women," and
"Forbidden Paradise," in 1924; "Kiss Me Again." and
"Lady Windemere's Fan," in 1925; "So This Is Paris."
Was lent to MGM to direct "The Student Prince." Re-
turned to Paramount and directed "The Patriot," "Love
Parade." "Monte Carlo," "If I Had a Million." Went
to New York and directed "The Smiling Lieutenant." Re-
turned to Hollywood. In 1930 became Paramount super-
vising director. "Broken Lullaby," "One Hour with You."
"'Trouble in Paradise," for Paramount. In 1933: "De-
fign for Living." Paramount; "Paramount on Parade."
In 1934: "The Merry Widow," MGM. In 1936: pro-
duced "Desire." Paramount. Resigned as executive to
give all his time to production as associate.
LUBY, ROY: Film Editor. In ig.'iS: "Her Splendid
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Luc — Lud
Polly," Progressive. In 1936: directed "The Desert Phan-
tom," "Rogue of the Range," Supreme.
LUCAS, ARTHUR: b. Savannah, Ga. President of Lucas
and Jenkins circuit, operating in Georgia. Theatres includ-
ing Fox, Paramount, Georgia and Capitol In Atlanta,
Lucas in Savannah and others in Macon, Augusta, Colum-
bus, and in lesser towns. At one time chairman of Board
of Control of Eleemosynary Institutions of Georgia ana
vice-chairman of Federal Public Works Administration in
Georgia. Member, State Board of Public Welfare.
LUCAS, CLARENCE L.: Manager, theatrical depart-
ment, Moline Dispatch, Moline, 111.; b. Rock Island, 111.,
July 1, 1897; p. Daniel E. and Anna M. Lucas; e. public
and high schools; m. Ruth H. Dorvvart of Jacksonville, 111.,
has one son, Donald Eugene. Has spent his entire career
on the Dispatch. Started "at the bottom" about 23 years
ago, when Just a boy going to school, working up from one
job to another. When theatres were operated Independently
he helped the theatre owners write their advertising copy
and also edited the theatre section. At one time it carried
over four pages of theatre copy, about 60 per cent adver-
tising. He also holds the title of advertising manager.
LUCAS. CLYDE: Orchestra leader. In 1936: Titaphone
short product.
LUCAS, CURT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LUCAS. MRS. FERD (HELEN GREGORY LUCAS1:
Chairman of local Better Films Committee and county
chairman of Film Committee of Indiana Federation of
Clubs; b. Brooklyn, Ind., February 9; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Beverly Gregory; e. Indiana State University. A.B.-
Hlstory; married. Was teacher in public schools of
Bloomington, Ind. Better Film chairman of Indiana
Parent-Teacher Association, and 1920-22 Better Film
chairman of National Parent -Teacher Association. Intro-
duced indorsing method into National PTA. For five
years Indiana State chairman. D.A.R. Better Films Com-
mittee 1932-35 national vice-chairman for better films,
D.A.R. , appointed by the president general. Member of
National Indorsers of Photoplays. Past Chairman of Board
of Directors, Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays. Elected
Recording Secretary, Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays, 1936.
LUCAS, KIRKE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LUCAS. LYN: Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
LUCAS. NICK: Actor-Singer. "Gold Diggers of
Broadway" (1929); "Song of Songs" (1929. Warner
Bros. In 1933: appeared in Universal short product.
Appears regularly on radio.
LUCAS, WILFRED: Actor, b. Ontario, Canada: h. 5
feet 11 inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 178
pounds; e. McGlU College. Montreal. Studied art and
music in London and Paris; married; hy. polo, swimming.
Stage career. 22 years: "Quo Vadis." "Heir to the Hoo-
rah," "Chorus Lady." Entered pictures with Blograph
Company in 1907. Returned to stage In New York In
1925, In "The Noose," "Love Call,' "'Restless Women,"
"Conflict," "Excess Baggage," and others. Back to
pictures and worked for Universal, Biograph, Sennett.
Australian Films, Metro, First National. Pictures In-
clude: "Hello Sisters," "His Woman," First National;
"Madam Satan," MGM, in 1930: "Arizona Kid," Fox:
"Cock of the Walk," Sono Art World Wide; "Those
Who Dance," Warner Bros: "Caught," Paramount; "Poli-
tics," and "Pardon Us," MGM: "Dishonored," "Lo Petit
Cafe," Paramount: "MiUy," and "Young Donovan's Kid,"
Radio; "Racetrack." Tiffany : "Are These Our Children,"
Radio: "Thirty Days," Inspiration: "Men Call It Love,"
MGM; "Rich Man's Folly," Paramount; "The Age for
Love," tnited Artists: "The Phantom," Artclass; "Con-
victed," Artclass: "House of Mystery," Universal: "One
Good Deed," Christie; "Homicide Squad," Universal. In
1933: "The Devil's Brother," "Day of Reckoning,"
MGM: "I Cover the Waterfront," United Artists; "Strange
People." "Notorious But Nice." Chesterfield: "Breed of
the Border," Monogram. In 1934: Narrator for "Sweden
Land of the Vikings," Boyle. In 1936: "Chatterbox."
"Mary of Scotland," "We Who Are About to Die," BKO-
Radio.
LUCE. CLAIRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LUCE, HENRY ROBINSON: Publisher and editor.
"Time" and "Fortune." b. April 3, 1898, Shantung
Province, China; p. American; e. Yale, 1920, and Oxford.
With Briton Hadden, founded Time, weekly news maga-
zine, and Fortune, monthly publication, both of which
he publishes and edits. Acquired "Life" magazine, and
converted it into a pictorial news magazine, which he
edits and publishes. First issue in November, 1936. Re-
signed Paramount Board May, 1936.
LUCEY. CAPT. J. F.: (See 193.6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LUCY, ARNOLD: Actor, b. Tottenham, England, 1875;
e. at Duchess of Somerset's School; hy. golf. Stage ex-
perience in "Fann's First Play," "Androcles and The
Lion," "The Doctors Dilemma." "A Midsummer Night's
Dream." "Adam and Eva," "Nothin' But the Truth."
Entered pictures in 1915. Pictures include: "Devil's
Toy." with Betty Blyth; "In Search of a Slmier," "Little
Old New York." "Love Expert," Julius Bowser In "The
Ghost Talks," "Masquerade," "The One Woman Idea."
Fox; "All Quiet on the Western IfYont." Universal;
"Manslaughter," Paramount; "Merely Mary Ann," "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Paramount: "Alias the Doctor,"
First National. In 1935: "The Wandering Jew," Twicken-
ham.
LUDDY, BARBARA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LUDDY, EDWARD I.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LUDEN, JACK: Actor, b. Reading. Pa., February 6,
1902; h. 6 feet; blond hair and brown eyes; w. 174
pounds; e. Military Academy at Cornwall-on-the-IIudson.
Tome schools at Port Deposit, Md., two years Johns-Hop-
kins University. Specialized in medicine; hy. horseback
riding, swimming, squash, golf. Has lived in Heading,
New York, Hollywood. Entered pictures in 1925. Went
from one studio to another in New York until Bill Cohill.
who saw him In a group in his offlce. took his name and
called him to do a bit in a Richard Dix picture. Pic-
tures include: "Sins of Fathers," "Woman of Moscow,"
"Under the Tonto Rim," "Fools for Luck," George In
"The Wild Party," Paramount; man about town In
"Dangerous Curves," "Faro Nell, or In Old Caiiforny."
Christie; in I'JiJO: "Young Eagles," Paramount. In 1936:
"King of the Royal Mounted," 20th Century-Fox.
LUDLOW, PATRICK: Actor, b. London, March 24.
1903; e. at University College in London; h. 5 ft. 11%
inches; w. 144 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy.
tennis. On the London stage with Sir Charles Hawtrey
aa juvenile lead in all principal London theatres. To
America in New Y'ork production of "Bitter Sweet." En-
tered films as extra in 1925. Was in Hollywood in 1930
and appeared in Fox's "The Dancers" and in many other
pictures. In 1933: "Bitter Sweet." B & D-United Artists.
In 1934 in Gaumont's "Evergreen." In 1933: part author.
"Faces," later filmed by Paramount. In 1934: part author,
producer, actor, "The Happy Hostage"; on stage also in
"Young England." In 1935: on screen in "Man of the
Moment." Warners, and others; on stage in "The Limping
Man." In 1936: on screen in "They Didn't Know,"
British Lion; "King of Hearts," Butchers; "Seven Sin-
ners," and "It's Love Again," Gaumont-British. In 1937:
"Rose of Tralee," Butchers.
LUDVIGH. ELEK JOHN: Died February. 1937. (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LUDWIG. ALLAN: Writer. In 1932: screen play
"Wyoming Whirlwind," Capital. In 1935: story "Tumbling
Tumbleweeds," Republic.
LUDWIG, EDWARD: Director. In 1932: "Steady
Company." "They Just Had to Get Married," U. In
1934: "A Woman's Man," Monogram: "Friends Qf Mr.
Sweeney," Warner Bros; "The Man Who Reclaimed His
Head," "Let's Be Ritzy," U. In 1935: "Age of In-
discretion," MGM; "Old Man Rhythm." RKO; "Three
Kids and a Queen," Universal. In 1936: "Fatal Lady,"
Paramount; "Adventure in Manhattan," Columbia. In
1937: "Her Husband Lies," Paramount.
LUDWIG, L. J.: Executive with William Hamm. Jr..
the receiver for Minnesota Amusement Company; b. Ottawa.
HI.. Oct. 30. 1894; p. Christian and Bertha Ludwig: e.
University of Illinois. 1916, A.B., post-graduate work
Northwestern University, Evanston, III. ; married. Was
Certified Public Accountant. Became comptroller. Ascher
Brothers. Inc., Chicago, 1922-25; comptroller, Lubliner and
Trlnz Theatres, Inc., Chicago, 1925-26; Pararaount-Publlx
Corporation subsidiaries, from 1926. Special investigation^,
accounting, organization, costs, Publix Theatres, to 1930.
Division manager Northwest Territory. Publix Theatres,
April 1930 to Aug. 31, 1931. Division director. Midwef
Territory. Publix Theatres, Aug. 31. 1931 to Dec. 31. 1931.
Atlantic Theatres, Publix-Skouras, division manager. Janu-
ary 1, 1932-Nov. 1, 1932. Operating with John J. FYledl,
Northwest Division Publix Theatres, under decentralized
plan, Nov. 1, 1932 to Jan. 28, 1933. Executive with
William Hamm. Jr.. as receiver of Minnesota Amusement
Company. Jan. 28, 1933.
LUDWIG, OTTO: (See 1936-31 Motion Picture Al
manac. )
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LUOWIG, PHYLLIS: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LUEKER, ARTHUR: Assistant director. In 1937: "Tlie
King and the Chorus Girl," VVB.
LU ESC HER, MARK A.: Exploitation, Publicity and
Aavertising K.\ecutive. J.orn at West Sand Lake. N. Y..
1876; e. public schools, Syracuse, N. Y.. Cornell University,
special course In art deuartment; married and has two
children. Started a weekly magazine in Syracuse called
Kemarques, illustrating his own writings. Charles Sher-
lock, managing editor of the Syracuse Standard, made
nim dramatic editor and cartoonist. Lee and Sam Shu-
bert, then just "breaking into the show business" In
Syracuse, engaged him for manager of their lirst theatre
in Kochester, the Baker, and when they acquired the
Herald Square theatre in New York City, he was sent
there as business manager and press agent. With Louis
Werba. he opened the first roof garden theatre In New
York City; conceWed and exploited "Bouge Domino" (Mile.
Dazle) ; formed the firm of Werba & Luescher; produced
"The Spring Maid." "Miss Dudelsack," "Her Little
Highness," "The Slaster Mind," also managed and starred
Christie MacDonald, Lulu Glaser, Mltzl, Tom McNaughton.
Nora Bayes. Louis Mann, Gallagher & Shean, Mae Mur-
ray. Francine Larrimore and Edmund Breese; became
general manager for F. F. Proctor; personal representa-
tive and national publicity chief for Martin Beck of
the Orpheum Circuit: director general and press repre-
sentative for C. B. Dillingham and the New York Hippo-
drome; director of promotion and publicity for Kelth-
Albee: until recently, head of the publicity bureau of
Radio City; member of Lambs Club, Scottish Rite, West-
port Country Club, Greenfield Hill Country Club. Fair-
field Country Hunt Club, Waffle and Cornell Continuous
Reunion Club. Summer home at Shady Brook Farm,
Southport, Conn., for several years, director of publicity
for RKO In New York; 1931-32, Rockefeller-Radio City,
in identical post. Resigned, 1933. to do exploitation.
Natlpnal Broadcasting Co. Became American represen-
tptive of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Co. of London in charge
of Its tours in this country, with offices at the Martin
Beck Theatre, New Y'oik.
LUFF. WILLIAM: Cameraman. In 1935: "The Tri-
umph of Sherlock Holmes," Real Art Productions; col-
laborated on photography, "The Phantom Fiend," Olympic;
collaborated on photography, "The Private Secretary."
Twickenham.
LUFKIN, SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LUGOSI, BELA: Actor, r. n. Bela Lugosi Blasko; b.
Lugos, Hungary, October 20. 1888; h. 6 feet 1 Inch;
brown hair and gray eyes; w. 167 pounds; p. Paula von
Vojnics and Stephen Blasko. president of a bank In
Lugos, Hungary; e. gymnasium in Lugos, and the Academy
of Theatrical Arts, Budapest: m. Lillian Arch; hy. sculp-
turing and hunting big game. Twenty years' stage expe-
rience. Six years spent In different cities of Hungary, eight
as leading member of the National theatre of Hungary and
Budapest; played parts in the world literature from
Hamlet to Liliom; and six years in the United States,
from 1922 to 1928. in "The Red Poppy," featured lead;
"Fernado Che Apache." at Greenwich Village Theatre.
New York City; featured in "Arabesque" as the sheik.
New York National theatre; featured lead In "Open
House" at the New York (Criterion theatre: as Petros
in "The Devil In the Cheese" at the New York Charles
Hopkins theatre, and at the New York Fulton theatre In
"Dracula." Screen experience began In 1915. at which
time he was the star of Budapest Phoenix and Star com-
panies; in 1919-20 featured in Berlin in "Sklaven Fremder
Wlllens" and "Der Tanz Auf Dem Vulken" for Elch-
berg company. The title part In "The Last of the Mohi-
cans" with Luna Film : and Tom Bill in "Die Frau Im
Delphin." In 1924. the character lead In "The Silent
Command," Fox: "The Rejected Woman," for Distinctive
Film Company. New York. "The Daughters WTio Pay."
for the Banner Film Company. New York; In 1925; "The
Midnight Girl." Chadwick Film Company; "Prisoners."
First National; "Tlie Thirteenth Chair." MOM: "Wild
Company." Fox; "Women of All Nations." Fox: "Dracula."
Universal; "Broadminded." First National; "Black Cam-
el." Fox: "Murders in the Rue Morgue." Universal;
(1932) "White Zombie." United Artists: "Chandu. the
Magician." Fox. In 1933: "International House." Para-
mount: "Night of Terror." Columbia. In 1934: "The
Black Cat." "Gift of Gab." Universal; "The Return of
Chandu." Principal. In 1935: "Mark of the Vampire,"
MGM: "The Raven." Universal; "Chandu on the Magic
Isle." Principal serial: "Mysterious Mr. Wone." Mono-
gram: "The Best Man Wins." Columbia. In 1936: "The
Invisible Ray," "Postal Inspector." Universal.
LUGUET. ANDRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LUI, ROLAND: Actor. In 1937: "The Good Earth."
MGM.
LUICK, EARLE: Costumer. b. Belding, Mich.. March
13, 1904; h. S feet 10^ Inches; blond hair and blue eyet;
w. 145 pounds; p. Edith Simon and Bert Lulck. non-
professionals; e. Calitornia high school, and a special
course in art at the University of Oregon; hy. music.
Eight years on screen. Started with DeMille; then free-
lanced; thence to Warner Bros. Designed costumes for
"King of Kings." Desert Song," "Conquest." "On Trial,"
"Alimony Annie." Also costuming and sets for Warner
Brothers theatre. Signed a Fox contract March. 1932. lo
1933: "Pilgrimage." Fox; "1 Loved a Woman." First
National; with Orry-Kelly, "The House on 56th Street,"
Warner.
LUKAS, PAUL: Actor, b. Budapest. Hungary, May 26,
1895: h. 6 feet 2 Inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 182
pounds; p. Marie Zilaky and John Lukas. non-profes-
sionals; e. preparatory and College of Budapest, and
received his stage training at the Actor's Academy of
Hungary; hy. fencing, tennis and riding. His debut
on the stage took place in 1916 at the Comedy theatre.
Budapest, in the title role of Ferenc Molnar's "Liliom."
At this theatre for nine years. His entrance in pictures
was made via Ufa in the role of Samson In "Samson and
Delilah." Appeared in "Loves of an Actress," "Three
Sinners," "The Woman from Moscow," "Hot News,"
"Manhattan Cocktail," and "The Shopworn Angel," for
Paramount. For United Artists he appeared in "Two
Lovers," and for First National in "The Night Watch";
"Working Girls." for Paramount; "Strictly Dishonorable. '
Universal: 1932, "A Passport to Hell." Fox; "Thunder
Below," Paramount; 1933, "Grand Slam." First Na-
tional; "Kiss Before the Mirror." Universal; "Captured."
Warner; "Sing. Sinner, Sing," Majestic; "Secret of
the Blue Room," "By Candlelight," Universal: "Little
Women," Radio. In 1934: "Countess of Monte Cristo."
"Glamour." "Aftairs of a Gentleman." "I Give My Love."
Universal. In 1935: "The Casino Murder Case." "Ag<
of Indiscretion." MGM; "The Three Musketeers." RKO;
"I Found Stella Parish." Warner. In 1936: "Dodsworth."
UA; "Ladies in Love." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Espionage," MGM.
LUKATS, NICK: Actor, b. Cleveland; p. Rev. and Mrs.
Michael Lukats; e. high school and Notre Dame; h. 6 ft.:
w. 182 lbs.; blue eyes and brown hair. Is an all-around
athlete. Was master of ceremonies in night clubs until
entering pictures. In 1935: "Fighting Youth," Universal.
In 1936-37: "The Turning Point." "Valiant is the Word
for Carrie," "Rose Bowl." "Champagne Waltz," "Lady
Be Careful," "College Holiday," "Murder With Pictures."
"Internes Can't Take Money," "Murder Goes to College,"
"Swing High. Swing Low."
LUKE, KEYE: Chinese actor, b. near Canton. China;
h. 5 feet. 6 inches; black hair and eyes; w. 137 pounds;
p. father a merchant and art dealer: e. Pacific grammai
school, Franklin High School, and a Chinese Academy,
Seattle. Wash., and entered University of Washington.
Did sketches and layouts for theatrical ads in the news-
papers. Went to Los Aneeles; worked as artist for Fox
West Coast Theatres, and for the RKO studios: did a
series of panels for deluxe edition of Donn Byrne's
'.Messer Marco Polo." Served as technical advisor on
Chinese pictures and appeared in two short pictures. Ap-
peared in features "Painted Veil," MGM. In 1935:
"Charlie Chan in Paris." Fox; "Oil for the Lamps of
China." Warner; "Murder In the Fleet." "Mad Love."
MGM; "Shanghai," Paramount; "Here's to Romance,"
"Charlie Chan in Shanghai." 20th Century-Fox; "Eight
Bells." Columbia: ".\nything Goes," Paramount. In 1936;
"King of Burlesque," "Charlie Chan at the Circus."
"Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "Charlie Chan at the
Opera," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Good Earth."
:Mr.M: •riunlie CIkhi at the Olympics," 20th Century-
Fox.
LUMMERZHEIM. HERMANN J.: Phototechnical de
partment. I. G. Farbenlndustrie Aktiengesellschaft
(Agfa); b. Forst. Lausltz, Germany, Feb. 5, 1888; e
German university, degree; married. Was chemist. Tech
nical development of film and instruments for still ann
motion photography.
LUNCEFORD, JIMMIE: Orchestra leader and com-
poser, b. Fulton. Miss.; h. 5 ft. 11% in.; w. 195
pounds; black hair and brown eyes; married; hy. football;
e. Fiske Univ. Was professor at school. In Warner
Vitaphone short product.
LUND, LUCILLE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
LUND. RALPH E.: Assistant to S. Barret McCor-
mick, advertising manager, RKO Radio; b. Erie, Pa.. Dec.
15, 189] ; e. Erie High School and Art Students League.
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N. Y. Did news feature and newspaper syndicate wor.x
until 1925. Went to Universal Pictures. With Lord
and Thomas Agency, handling RKO account. Next to RKO
Theatres, then to RKO Distributing Corp.
LUNDELL, NILLS: Actor. In 1936: "Skargards."
"Raggen — Det Ar Jag Det." Scandinavian Talking Pic-
tures.
LUNDEOUIST. GERDA: Actress. In 1935: ■One
Night," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
LUNDIN, WALTER: Cameraman. In 1932: "Movie
Crazy," Paramount. In 1934: "The Cat's Paw," Fox. In
1935: collaborated on photography. "Bonnie Scotland,"
MOM. In 1936: collaborated on pliotography "General
Spanky," MGM. In 1937: collaborated on photography
"Way Out West," MGM.
LUNGE. ROMILLY: Actor. In 1936: "A Woman
Alone," General nims; "His Lordship," GB.
LUNT, ALFRED: Actor, b. Milwaukee. Wis., 1893; p.
Alfred and Harriett Lunt: e. Carroll College. Waukesha.
Wis., receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters
In 1930. Married Lynn Fontanne. actress, with whom
be has appeared in many plays. Stage experience: "Re-
union In Vienna," "Elizabeth, the Queen." "The Doctor's
Dilemma." and many others. Appeared with Lynn Fon-
tanne in "The Guardsman. " MUAI. In 1935 on New
York stage in Noel Coward's play "Point Valaine." and
toured with Theatre Guild production of "The Tamiri:
of the Shrew; in 1936 appeared with Miss Fontanne in
Guild production of "Idiot's Delight."
LUNTZEL, JAMES R.: Publicity manager. Granada and
Marbro Theatres. Publix-Balaban and Katz. Chicago:
b. Lexington. Ky.. December 6. 1903: e. school of journal-
lam. University of Kentucky; m. Julia McCoy O'Day;
has two sons, James R., Jr., nine, and Donald Willett.
five; one daughter, Lynne O'Day, seven years. Police and
court reporter. Louisville (Ky. ) Courier Journal, and
Herald Post, Lexington (Ky. ) Herald, and copy desk of
Milwaukee Sentinel, freelance publicity, Louisville, Includ-
ing, campaigns of Louisville Community Chest and Repub-
lican city and county committee; director of publicity.
Wisconsin Ant i -Tuberculosis Association; director of pub-
licity, Keith-Albee Louisville Theatres; member of adver-
tising department of Fox Midwesco Theatres, Inc., Mil-
waukee; with Balaban and Katz since July 15, 1930.
LUPINO, IDA: Actress. b. London. England, 1916;
fair hair, blue eyes. Daughter of Stanley Lupino. Eng-
lish stage and screen comedian. e. Royal Academy of
Dramatic Art. London. Without previous professional ex-
perience played a feature role In the British talker "Her
First Affaire" (1932), Sterling; subsequently featuring
In "Money for Speed" (1932), Bernard Vorhaus; "High
Finance" (1933), Warner-FN-Britlsh; "The Ghost Cam-
era" (1933). Twickenham; "Prince of Arcadia" (1933),
Nettlefold-Fogwell; "I Lived With You ' (1933). Twicken-
ham. Now In Hollywood under 5-year contract to Para-
mount, for whom she has played In "The Search for
Beauty," "Come on Marines." In 1934: "Ready for
Love, " and In 1935: "Paris in Spring," "Smart Girl."
"Peter Ibbetson." Paramount. In 1936: "Anything Goes."
"Yours for the Asking." Paramount: "One Rainy After-
noon," "The Gay Desperado," UA. In 1937: "Sea
Devils," RKO-Badlo.
LUPINO, STANLEY: Actor and writer, b. London,
England, May 15, 1895; h. 5 ft. 6% in.; w. 134 pounds;
dark brown hair and hazel eyes. m. Connie Emerald; hy.
criminology; p. George Lupino and Florence Webster,
professionals. Father of Ida Lupino, screen actress. On
stage at 6 years of age. Wrote, collaborated and starred
in many British musicals. Including "Love Lies" (1931),
"Love Race" (1932), "Happy" "Sleepless Nights" (1932),
all BIP; "King of the Rltz" (1932), British Lion-Gains-
borough. Wrote and appeared In "You Made Me Love
You" (1933), BIP. In March, 1935. returned to screen
after 12 months at Gaiety Theatre, London, in own play.
"Sporting Love." Returned to screen In "Honeymoon for
3," and "Cheer Up." Author and producer of both. Wrote
autobiography of the Lupinos. "The Stocks to the Stars."
Wrote scenario of "Sporting Love." Returned to the
stage in "Over She Goes," as producer and author. On
screen in same picture for BIP in August, 1937.
LUPINO, WALLACE: Actor, b. Edinburgh. Scotland.
January 23, 1898: h. 5 feet 8 Inches: fair haired and
blue eyes: w. 150 pounds: p. Charlotte and Harry Lupino,
professionals: e. high school, Clapham, London, and re-
ceived his stage training from his father, the late Harry
Lupino: m. Rose Jones (cousin of Buster Keaton) non-
professional; hy. all kinds of sports. Appeared in the
Provinces; with Educational starting In 1923 In Lupino
Lane comedies. In 1933: "The Maid of the Mountains."
British International, Returned to England and has played
comedy roles In many British talkers, mostly for B.I.P.
These include, among others: "Old Spanish Customers,"
"The Maid of the Mountains," "Pajamas Preferred," and
a series of comedies he is now making with Barry Lupino
(his cousin) for B.I.P. Is brother of Lupino Lane and
cousin of Stanley Lupino. In 1935: "The Student's Ro-
mance," BIP. In 1936: "The Man Who Could Work
.Miracles," UA.
LURAY. DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LURICH. TOM: Actor. In 1930: "The Flying Doc-
tor." 20th Century-Fox.
LURIE. H. EDWARD: Owner, Savoy Tlieatre, Mil-
waukee, Wis.; b. Springfield, Mass., Sept. 19. 1898; e.
public school and college; married. Was actor and pro-
ducer of road show. Managed Mirth Theatre, 1930; Gar-
field Theatre, 1930; Wisconsin Theatre, 1931-1932: Strand
Theatre, last six months of 1932. Has had Savoy ever
since. Took over theatre while managing others for Mid-
west Theatres. Inc.. ail in Milwaukee. Now owns theatre.
LURTON, DOUGLAS: Supervising editor. Motion Pic-
.ure. Movie Classic, Screen Book, Screen Play, Hollywood,
magazines; b. Montlcello, Minn., 1S97; p. Dr. and Mrs. J*'.
E. Lurton ; e. university education; has two children. For-
mer drama editor, city editor, various newspapers. For
eight years editor of various magazines. Now supervising
cdilni- of the magazines of Motion Picture Publications.
Inc., and Fawcett Publications, Inc.; author of hundred
or more fiction stories.
LURVILLE, ARMAND: Actor. In 1935: "Avec I'Assur-
ance. " Paramount; "La Dame aux Camelias," Les Dls-
triliuteurs Francais.
LUSK, JEANNETTE C: Amusements editor. Evening
Iluronitc, Huron, S. D. ; b. Huron, 1905; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Coe I. Crawford; e. Coe College, Huron College; m.
Robert D. Lusk. Did editorial work on high school and
college papers. Since marriage to editor of Evening Hu-
ronite has been writing for the paper ten years. Writes
music and dramatic reviews, had a column. Writes daily
motion picture reviesvs.
LUST, SIDNEY BERNARD: Manager and director of
theatres in circuit bearing his name; b. New York City;
married; e. grammar school. In show business early.
.Started as exchange manager. Warners. 22 years ago and
for past 16 years has been an independent exhibitor.
Had one of the first independent exchanges in Washington,
n. C. Handled Selznick franchise. "Mickey," "Whip,"
"Yankee Doodle in Berlin." Triangle reissues. Is on
board of directors of the MPTO.\ and is vice-president of
local exhibitor's or.?aiiization.
LUSTIG, HARRY: (Deceased. See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
LUSTIG, H. G.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
original story and continuity, "Loves of a Dictator,"
Tocplitz Productions.
LUSTBERG, JACK: General manager. Liberty Pictures
of .\rgentina. b. New Y^ork City, Jan. 24, 1903; p. dec;
e. De Witt Clinton high school; married. Was converter
and representative, textile mills. Fifteen years as inde-
pendent producer, distributor, exporter and foreign markets
operp.tor. Started with Jesse J. Goldburg's Independent
Pictures Corporation; became manager for enterprises of
Joseph Simmonds, I. E. Chadwick, Samuel Zierler, respec-
Mvely. Then to foreign market, operating exchanges In
Argentina. Uruguay and Chile for distribution of North
American and European product, and national productions.
Is preparing to service independent local producers with
sound, studio and laboratory. Has commercial production
distribution department. Named general manager. Liberty
Pictures of Argentina (importers, distributors and pro-
ducers).
LUTHER, FRANK: Singer. In 1935: Educational short
product. In 1936: "The Last Outlaw." RKO-Radio.
LUX, ELMER F.: Branch manager, b. Buffalo. N. Y.
June 28. 1903: p. Frank J. and Catherine M. Lux: e.
Masten Park High School and I nlverslty of Buffalo: has
one daughter. Did orchestra and radio work as violinist.
Worked In various Buffalo theatres 1919-1921. then checked
percentages for Fox and W. W. Hodklnson Corporation.
Was nine years with Film Booking OfBces, FBO pic-
tures. RKO Pathe and RKO Radio, as booker, office
manager and sales capacities from August. 1922 to De-
cember, 1931. Became BulTalo branch manager for First
Division in January, 1932. to June 6, 1935. June 8, 1935.
joined Columbia, Buffalo branch, as office manager.
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LUX, DR. PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LUXFORD, NOLA: Actress; b. Hawkes Bay. New
Zealand; h. .5 feet, 4 Inches; blonde hair and brown eves'
w. 119 pounds p. Adelaide Agnes and Ernest Luxford: e
New Zealand Trlvate Schools; m. Wm. Bauernschmidt. Jr.
Appeared on stage and radio. With International Players
in "The Whole Towns Talking," "Fata Morgana." "Lom-
bprdi. Ltd.," "Oh Napoleon," also in "The Sacred
Flame," "Cock Kobin," "Berkeley Square," "Insult."
"Bitter Harvest" and others. On radio dramatized the
Olympic games, air races and tennis matches. Appeared
in special Easter, Christmas and Armistice Day, 1933 and
1934 broadcasts, and daily radio sketches. Member of
League of Penwomen. On screen, appeared in "A Success-
ful Calamity," with George Arliss. Warner. 1932: "The
Ironmaster." Hoffman Productions, 1932; "Redheaded
Woman," MGM, 1933; "Our Betters." BKO Radio. 1934;
"The Practical Joker." Universal, 1934; "Rip Tide,"
MGM, 1934. In 1935: "Kind Lady," MGM.
LUZA, ALBERTO: Gowns. In 1935: "Ginger," "Silk
Hat Kid," Fox; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," "Your
Uncle Dudley." 20lh Century-Fox. In 1936: "Gentle
Julia," 20th Century-Fox.
LYALL, EDNA: Actress. In 1936: "Dracula's Daugh-
ter," Universal.
LYDELL, AL: Actor. In 1935: "Way Down East,"
20th Century-Fox; "The Eagle's Brood," Paramount.
LYDON, FRANK: Exhibitor. b. Boston, 1898; e.
Bostcjn public schools and graduated from Mechanics Arti
high schoo' as well as Tilton Seminary in Tilton, N. H.
Has always resided in Boston. Followed his father.
Michael J., who was one of the pioneers in the business.
The father founded a chain in 1907 and took his son Into
thi organization in 1918. In 1936 was elected second vice-
president. Independent Exhibitors, Inc., New England
Allied affiliate.
LYEL, VIOLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LYLE, BESSIE: Actress. In 1935: "The Littlest
Rebel," 20th Century-Fox.
LYLE, CLINTON:
manac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
LYLE, CAPT. R. C.
'Wings of the Morning,'
Race commentator.
20th Century-Fox.
LYMAN, ABE: Band Conductor. In 1933 appeared,
with his band. In Vltaphone short product. "Mr. Broad-
way," produced by Broadway-Hollywood Productions.
"liroarlway Through a Keyhole." United Artists. On radio,
"Hit Parade" program.
LYMAN. FRANK: Actor, r. n., J. Francis Gass; u.
Cleveland, Tenn., Sept. 21, 1907; h. 5 feet, 10 inches;
black hair and lirown eyes; w. 149 pounds; p. James H.
Gass; e. graduate of Univeristy of Tennessee; hobbies
include tennis, horseback riding. On New York stage
four years. Joined Warner Bros. In 1935, "Mister
Dynamite," Universal. In 1936: RKO short product.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
LYN, JACQUIE:
manac.)
LYNCH, ANNE McGOVERN: Pen name, Anne Hara
McGovern. Women's feature page and society editor,
Times-Star, Bridgeport. Conn.; b. Bridgeport, Conn.,
June 13, 1906: p. Mr. and Mrs. James Laurence McGovern,
Sr. : e. St. Mary's grammar school. Central high school,
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven; m. Harold E.
Lynch. With Times-Star since 1928.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
LYNCH, EDWARD:
manac.)
LYNCH, HELENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LYNCH, MRS. ROBERTA B.: Secretary of the Seattle
Film Hoard of Trade, starting in January, 1925. Was
secretary to Seattle code boards under NRA.
LYNCH, 8. A.: Exhibitor. Founder, Southern Enter-
prises, Inc., operating throughout South. Sold out to
Adolph Zukor, of Paramount, about 1925. On Paramount
special board.
LYNCH, WARREN: Cameraman. In 1934: "Six Day
Bike Rider," WB. In 1935: "Murder In the Clouds,"
"Case of the Lucky Legs." "Dangerous," "Frisco Kid,"
Warner; "Goose and the Gander," "The Payoff," FN. In
1936: "The Widow from Monte Carlo," "The Petrified
Forest," "The Story of Louis Pasteur," "Smart Blonde,"
WB. In 1937: "Midnight Court," WB.
LYND, HELEN: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"Melody in Spring," Paramount. In 1936: "Hats Off,"
GN.
LYND, MOYNA: Actress. In 1936: "The Marriage of
Corbal," General.
LYNEN, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LYNN, ELEANOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.J
LYNN^ EMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LYNN, E. SHARON: Actress, r. n. D'Auvergne
Sharon Lindsay; b. Weatherford, Tex.; h. 5 feet. 4 inches;
titian blond hair, golden brown eyes; w. 115 pounds; p.
Loretta Stanford and David Lindsay, non-prof esslonala:
e. FuUerton high school; Is married; hy. polo, dancing,
playing the piano and singing, also writing music. Has
had several compositions published; most popular was
"Monte Carlo Moon." Stage experience, a small part
In the stage version of "Sunny Side Up," which was
produced in New York under the direction of C. B. Dilling-
ham. Screen experience as follows: won a Los Angeles
Evening Uerald picture contest and was given a screen
test at Universal. Worked as extra at various studios.
Worked in shorts (or Harold Lloyd, played the lead
with Edward Everett Horton In "Dad's Choice," for FBO
in "A Flame in the Sky," and fourteen feature pictures.
Appeared also In the following: "Fox Follies," "Speak
Easy," "Sunny Side Up," "Hollywood Night," "One
Woman Idea" (1929); and in 193U in "Crazy Way,"
"Happy Days," "Let's Go Places," "Wild Company,"
"Man Trouble," all for Fox; in 1931: "Too Many Cooks,"
Radio; "Fallen Star," Tiffany; (1932), "The Big Broad-
cast," Paramount. In 1933: "Big Executive," Paramount.
In 1934: "Enter Madame," Paramount. In Ibji: "Go
Into Your Dance," First National. In 1937: "Way Out
West," MGM.
LYNN, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Sinner Take Ail,"
MGM.
LYNN, HENRY: Director, Globe Pictures, b. Poland,
July 21, 1897; e. Rabbinical College; married. Principal
of Hebrew School, author of Jewish textbooks. AfHllaled
with publishing house until 1931. Was film editor.
Directed "Unfortunate Bride" and "Intolerance of 1933,"
1933. In 1934: wrote and directed "Youth of Russia."
In 1935: directed "Bar Mitzvah" and "Shir Hashirim"
(Seng of Songs), with Samuel Goldenberg.
LYNN, RALPH: Actor, b. Manchester, England, 1882;
sandy hair, blue eyes; married; p. Gordon and Janet Lynn,
non-professionals. On stage first, touring England, then
to United States. Joined Leslie Henson and Tom Walls
company, later becoming Walls and Highley, Ltd. Ap-
peared in "It Pays to Advertise," "A Cuckoo In the
Nest," "Thark, " and many others. Entered pictures with
Tom Walls in 1929 in "Rookery Nook," for B & D; then
"Plunder" (1930). In 1931: "Tons of Money," "The
Chance of a Night Time." In 1932: "A Night Like
This," "Thark," "Mischief," "Just My Luck" (screen
version of "Fifty-Fifty," all for B & D; "Up to the
Neck" (1933), B & D; "Cuckoo in the Nest," "Turkey
Time" (1933), "A Cup of Kindness" (1934), Gaumont-
British. In 1935: "Dirty Work," Gaumont-British. Starred
in "Tons of Money," stage play.
LYNWOOD, BURT: Director. In 1935: "Motive for
Revenge," Majestic; "The Fire Trap," Empire. In 1936:
"Sliadows of the Orient," Empire.
LYON. BEN: Actor, b, Atlanta. Ga.. February 6,
1901; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w.
170 pounds; p. A. W. and Ben Lyon, non-professionals;
e. Park school, Baltimore, and Baltimore City college;
m. Bebe Daniels, professional; hy. aviation (government
pilot, having license No. 4373), and boxing. Stage ex-
perience includes appeiiranees in "Mary the Third." "Sev-
enteen." and "The Wonderful Thing." with Jeanne
Eagels; eight months in stock in Providence, B. I.: and
Buffalo, N. Y. On screen: various roles in First Ni-
tional pictures, about 28, among them. "For the Lov«
of Mike." "Bluebeard's Seven Wives," and "The New
Commandment" ; in "Hell's Angels" for Caddo. In 1929
in "The Flying Marine." "The Quitter." Columbia;
"Dancing Vienna," First National; "The Air Legion."
Radio Pictures; "Lummox," United Artists; In 1930 In
"Alias French Gertie," Radio: "Hell's Angels." Unltsd
Artists: "What Men Want," Universal; "Queen of Mats
Street," First National; (1932), "Big Timer," CoIUDi-
bla; "Compromised," "Her Majesty, Love," "Lady With ■
Past," BKO Pathe: (1932). "Hat Check Girl," For;
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"The Crooked Circle," World Wide: "By Whose Hand?",
Columbia: "Weefc Endi Onlj." "Rackety Max," Fox:
(lasa), "Girl Aliasing," Warner; "1 Cofer the Water-
front," United Artlsia; "1 spy, ' B. I. f. la li)ii: •The
Women in Hi3 Lite," MGM; •Crimson Romance,' • Mascot;
••Lightning Strikes Twice," RKO. In la35: "Call to
Arms " Columbia; toured with Bebe Daniels In play
■•HoUyivood Holidays ; ••Frisco Waterfront," Republic;
"Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1938: "Dancing
Feet," '•Down to the Sea," Republic.
LYON, EDGAR: Cameraman. In 1935: "Racing Luck,"
llepublic.
LYON, MARGO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LYON, LETITIA JANE: Radio Interviews and women's
chats for WNPF, Binghamton Sun, Blnghamton, N. Y. ;
b. Middletown, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1915: p. W. J. and
Letitia LaRoche Lyon; e. high school. Was correspondent
in Oswego for Binghamton Press for brief period. On copy
desk, reporter, women's and feature page editor, doing in-
terviews, feature work and editing pages; has been with
Sun for four years.
LYON, PRISCILLA: Actress. In 1936: "Draegerman
Courage," WB.
LYONS, CHESTER: Cameraman, b. New York state;
p. non-professionals; e. high school. Started at Fort Lee,
N. J., in 1913, as assistant cameraman. Became first
cameraman in 1914 at J. Farrell Dawley Studios at Fort
Lee. With Fox for several years. In 1933: with Harold
Rosson on "Bombshell," MGM. In 1935: "Under the
Pampas Moon," Fox; collaborated on photography, "Mad
Love," "Sequoia," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on pho-
ography, "Three Live Ghosts." MGM; "Robin Hood of
El Dorado," MGM; handled photography "White Hunter,"
20th Century -Fox.
LYONS, CLIFF: Actor. Appeared in "Law of the
Mounted" (1929). Syndicate: "Firebrand Jordan" (1930).
Big 4. In 1936: "The Lawless Nineties," Republic.
LYONS, EDGAR H.: Directing cinematographer, la-
dependent productions; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., May 19, 1896;
p. non-professionals; e. high school; married. Vltagraph
Studios, 1915, Brooklyn. Assistant cameraman. Uni-
versal Studios, 1916; assistant cameraman with Phil
Goldstone Productions, 1919 ; photographed comedies. 1920-
1927. With Warner. 1930. Latest production. "Racing
Luck." In 1935: "Northern Frontier," Ambassador; col-
laborated on photography, "The Singing Vagabond," Re-
public.
LYONS, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LYONS, HAL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LYONS, HUBERT: Branch Manager. Joined RKO as
salesman in Jacksonville, Aug. 11, 1926; made branch
manager Aug. 4, 1930. Transferred to Atlanta by RKO
in March, 1934, from Jacksonville, In exchange of posts
with "Ching" Allen. Lyons was Florida salesman for
PBO several years and continued under consolidation In
RKO Pathe. Represented affiliated national distributors on
.\tlanta Grievance Board.
LYONS, JIMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
LYONS, LINCOLN: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "Sama-
rang," United Artists-Zeldman. In 1934: collaborated on
"Bordertovvn," "The Case of the Howling Dog," "Circus
Clown," "Dragon Murder Case," "Flirtation Walk."
"Gambling Lady," "Heat Lightning," "Midnight Alibi,"
"Murder In the Clouds." "Bed Hot Tires," "Registered
Nurse," "Side Streets," "Smarty," "St. Louis Kid,"
Warner Brothers — First National. In 1935: "Black Fury,"
"Traveling Saleslady," "While the Patient Slept," FN;
"Broadway Gondolier," "G Men," "Midsummer Night's
Dream," "Stranded." "The Little Big Shot," "Moonlight
on the Prairie," Warner. In 1936: "The Story of Louis
Pasteur," FN.
LYONS. RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LYONS, WILLIAM A.: Film editor. In 1936: "Alibi
for Murder," Columbia. In 1937: "Find the Witness."
Columbia.
LYS, LYA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
LYTEL, L. MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
LYTELL, BERT: Actor, Director, b. New York, 1885:
h. 5 feet lOVi inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 150
Lyo — Mac
pounds: p. Blanche Mortimer and William H. Lytell,
professionals: e. Canada College, Toronto: div. Evelyn
Vaughn. Claire Windsor, married Grace Menken. 1929.
He grew up on the stage, bis drst appearance being at
the age of 3. First regular stage pan was In "Cumber-
land 61." in 190,^. This was followed by a number of
leading roles In stock and with Broadway shows. He
entered pictures In 1917, playing the title role In "The
Lone Wolf," tor Seiznlck. He appeared In numerous
••Lone Wolf" pictures for Columbia, Including '"The
Lone Wolf's Daugliier," "The Lone Wolf Returns,"
"Alias the Lone Wolf," "The Last of the Lone Wolf."
Appeared on the stage in "Brothers." In 1934: played on
New York stage in "The First Legion" and in 1935 took
the play on cross country tour. In 1937: directed "Along
Came Love." Paramount.
LYTELL, BILLY:
manac.)
LYTTON, PHYLLIP: Actor.
Doctor." 20th Century-Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
In 1936: "The Flying
M
MABERRY, CECIL: Distributor and Grand Opera
Manager. Former sales manager, Columbia Pictures Cor-
poration. Turned to operating Hippodrome theatre. New
York in the presentation of grand opera at popular prices.
Has had many years experience in the distribution phase
of the motion picture industry.
MABERRY, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MacANNAN, GEORGE BURR: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
MacARTHUR, CHARLES: Playwright, b. Scranton. Pa.,
Nov. 5, 1895; m. Helen Hayes, actress, and has one
daughter; e. Wilson Memorial Academy, Nyack, N. Y.
Was reporter Chicago Herald and Examiner, Chicago
Tribune and New York American. Collaborated
with Ben Hecht In writing "The Front Page": with
Edward Sheldon for "Miss Lulu Belle": with Sidney
Howard on "Salvation": under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer; wrote "Paid" and "Way for a Sailor"; also dia-
logue for "Billy, the Kid," "The Girl Said No." In
1931: screen play "Sin of Madelon Claudet," MGM; col-
laborated on screen play "Unholy Garden," United Artists.
In 1932: wrote story and screen play "Rasputin and the
Empress," MGM. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play and story of "Twentieth Century," Columbia;
collaborated on writing, proaucing and directing of ■"Cnme
Without Passion," Paramount. In 1935: co-producer,
author and director of "The Scoundrel," Paramount; col-
laborated with Ben Hecht on screen play, "Barbary Coast,"
UA; collaborated on original screen story, screen play and
direction "Once in a Blue Moon," Paramount. In 1936:
with Ben Hecht produced, wrote and directed "Soak the
Rich," Paramount. Won the 1935 Academy Award for
best original story, "The Scoundrel," written in col-
laboration with Ben Hecht.
MacARTHUR,
Almanac.)
MACAU LEY, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MACAULEY, RICHARD: Writer. In 1935: story,
"Front Page Woman," Warner. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Earthworm Tractors," Warner; collaborated
on "Polo Joe." WB. In 1937: story "Melody For Two,"
'•Ready. Willing and Able," WB.
H. H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MACAULEY, WILLIAM:
Almanac.)
MACAULYA, RICHARD: Writer, Warner Bros. b.
Chicago, m. Educated at Marquette University, h. 5 feet
10 and % inches; w. 133 pounds. Brown hair, blue-gray
eyes. h. golf and table tennis. Original "Front Page
Woman" and screen play "Earthworm Tractors," Warner.
DON: Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
MacBRIDE,
product.
MacCLOY, JUNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MacDONALD, DAVID: Assistant director. In 1935:
"So Red the Rose," Paramount. In 1936: "Klondike
Annie," "Spendthrift," "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount.
MacDONALD, EDMUND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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MacDONALD, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MacDONALD, JEANETTE: Actress, b. PhiladelDhla.
Pa., June 18, 1907. e. Philadelphia. Through the aid of
her sister, then playing in New York musical shows, she
obtained a job in the chorus of a Ned Wayburn show
at the Capitol Theatre. Next season had a small part in
"Irene," and later a better part was given her in "Tan-
gerine." Her first real role ca.me during the following sea-
son when she was cast for one of the leading roles in a
Greenwich Village Theatre production, "Fantastic Fricas-
see," and her work In this brought her to the attention
of Henry Savage, who placed her under contract. For
him she played a leading role in "The Magic Ring," with
Mitzi, and two seasons later was given the ingenue prima
donna role in "Tip Toes"; following with engagements
in "Bubbling Over," "Yes. Yes. Yvette," "Sunny Days."
"Angela," and ■'Boom, Boom." Screen: "The Love Par-
ade," Maurice Chevalier, directed by Ernst Lubitsch. who
selected her for the part from among all other Broad-
way's musical stars; "The Vagabond King" (1930). Para-
mount; "Lottery Bride" (1930). United Artists; "Let's
Go Native" (1930); "Monte Carlo" (1930), Paramount;
"Oh, For a Man" (1930), Fox; In 1931: "Don't Bet on
Women," Fox; "Annabelle's Aflfairs," Fox; "One Hour
With You." Paramount: in 1932: "Love Me Tonight."
Paramount. In 1934: "The Cat and the Fiddle." "The
Merry Widow," MGM. In 1935: "Naughty Marietta."
MOM. In 1936: 'Rose Marie," "San Francisco," MGM.
In 1937: "Maytime," MGM.
MacDONALD. J. FARRELL: Actor, b. Waterbury,
Conn., 1875; h. 5 feet 10 inches; dark brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 185 pounds; e. Yale; has had 18 years'
stage experience. Screen work with G. M. Anderson,
Biograph, Imp, as actor and director. Pathe as director,
Keystone-Triangle, American, Pathe. Pictures include:
"Little Miss Hawkshaw," "Bucking the Line," "Riding
with Death." "Trailing." "Sky High," "Western Luck,"
"The Iron Horse," "The Brass Bowl," Gerald Cranston's
Lady," "The Scarlet Honeymoon," "The Trail Rider."
"The Fighting Heart," "Lightnin'," "Thank You,"
"Lucky Horseshoe," "The Kentucky Pride." "The First
Year," "A Trip to Chinatown." "The Dixie Merchant."
"The Shamrock Handicap," "The Family Upstairs," "The
Country Beyond." "Three Bad Men." "Bertha the Sew-
ing Machine Girl." "Love Makes 'Em Wild," "Ankles
Preferred," "Cradle Snatchers." "Rich But Honest."
"Colleen." "Paid to Love," "Sunrise," "East Side, West
Side." "The Last Frontier," Pro-Dis-Co. ; "Cohens and
Kellys in Paris," Universal; "Bringing Up Father."
MGM; "Abie's Irish Rose." Paramount; "In Old Ari-
zona," Fox; Pa Hudler In "The Broadway Hostess,"
First National; "Masked Emotion," Fox: Joe Hickey in
"Masquerade," Fox; James Riley in "Riley the Cop,"
Fox; Angus MacGregor in "Strong Boy." Fox; "None
But the Brave." "The Four Devils," Fox; Costello in
"Men Without Women." Hackett in "South Sea Rose."
Fox: "Painted Angel." First National; In 1930 in "Men
Without Women," "The Painted Desert." Pathe; "River's
End," "The Steel Highway." Warner Bros.. In 1933:
"The Working Man," Warners; "Peg O' My Heart."
MGM; "Laughing at Life," Mascot: "The Power and the
Glory." Fox; "Myrt and Marge." Universal; "I Loved
a Woman." First National; "Murder on the Campus."
•Chesterfield. In 1934: "Man of Two Worlds." "The
Crime Doctor." "Romance in Manhattan." RKO-Radio-
"Once to Every Woman," Columbia; "The Crosby Case,"
Universal. In 1935: "Square Shooter." "The Whole
Town's Talking," Columbia; "Northern Frontier," Am-
bassador; "Star of Midnight," RKO; "The Best Man
Wins," Columbia; "The Healer," Monogram; "Let 'Em
Have It," UA-Reliance; "Our Little Girl," Fox; "The
Irish in Us." FTM; "Front Page Woman," Warner;
"Stormy," "Fighting Youth." Universal; "Waterfront
Lady," Mascot. In 1936: "Riff Raff." "Exclusive Story."
MGM: "Shadows of the Orient," Empire; "Showboat," U.
In 1937: "Maid of Salem." Paramount; "Mysterious Cross-
ing." U; "The Silent Barrier," GB.
MacDONALD. JOSEPH PATRICK: Cameraman. Fox;
b. Mexico City; e. Hollywood High School; University of
Southern California^ degree of B.S. in mining engineer-
ing. Worked way through school selling newspapers,
driving truck, and as soda jerker. Worked at old Brunton
Studio, washing plates in still library. After one month
was made assistant cameraman. After four years became
second cameraman with First National, until Warner Bros,
took it over; freelanced, then joined Fox six years ago.
Has worked with Johnny Seitz, Lee Garmes, George Fol-
sen, Jim Van Trees. Ted Mc(!!ord. Bert Glennon. Arthur
Edeson. Filmed "The Rest Cure." Fox Spanish production.
In 1935: collaborated on photography, "Metropolitan,"
"Navy Wife." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Professional
Soldier." 2nth Century-Fox.
MacDONALD. M. G.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MacDONALD, PHILIP: Writer, b. Scotland: h. 5
feet, 11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 168 pounds; e
St. Paul's School, London, England; married; hy. horses.
Was novelist and playwright. Wrote "Lost Patrol." RKO.
"Mystery of Mr. X.." MGM. 1933. In 1934: "Charlie
Chan in London." "Charlie Chan in Paris." Fox;
"Menace." Paramount; contributed to treatment "Lime-
house Blues." Paramount. In 1935: "Mystery Woman,"
Fox; screen play. "The Last Outpost," Paramount; col-
laborated screen play "Spring Tonic," Fox. In 1936:
screen story "The Princess Comes Across," Paramount;
collaborated on screen play "Yours for the Asking,"
I'aramount.
MacDONALD, WALLACE: Actor and Story Editor; b.
Mulgrave. Nova Scotia; h. 5 feet. 11; brown hair and
eyes: vv. 150 pounds; e. Canada. Has had stage experience.
Screen work with Vitagraph. Goldwyn. Universal. Metro.
First National. Pro-Dis-Co.. Arrow. Associated Exhibitors.
Pictures include: "Drums of the Desert," Paramount;
"His Foreign 'Wife." Pathe; "Tumbling River," also
directed Imperial comedies. Fox; Vincent in "Blockade."
FBO: directed "Free Lips," Jas. Ormont-Flrst Division;
"Tropical Nights," Tiffany-Stahl; Bert Nelson in "Dark-
ened Rooms." Paramount: Bill Barrington in "Sweetie."
Paramount: rum runner in "Darkened Skies," Biltmore:
"Dark Skies." Capitol: Lieutenant Allen In "Hit the
Deck," RKO; Hassan In "The Rogue Song," MGM;
"It's Tough to Be Famous." First National. Now storv
editor. Mascot Pictures Corp. In 1932: collaborated on
"Daring Danger." "Two Eisted Law." "The Biding Tor-
nado." Columbia; "Wyoming Whirlwind." Capital. In
1933: collaborated on story "Man of Action." "Western
Code." "Cornered." Columbia. In 1934: collaborated on
story "In Old Santa Fe." Mascot. In 1935: story, "Hitch
Hike Lady," Republic; "Fighting Marines," Mascot. In
1936: "Hearts in Bondage," Republic. In 1936 resigned
as supervisor of writejs for Republic. Joined office of H.
N. Svvanson as associate.
MacDONALD, WILLIAM COLT: Writer. In 1932:
collaborated on story "Two Fisted Law." "The Riding Tor-
nado." "Daring Danger," "The Texas Cyclone," Columbia.
In 1933: collaborated on story "Man of Action," "The
Western Code." Columbia. Wrote novel, "Pqwder Smoke
Range." filmed in 1935 by RKO. In 1936: wrote novel
which was the basis of "The Three Mesquiteers," Republic.
MacDONALD, W, H.: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MacCONNELL, FRANCLEIN: Writer, Selznick Inter-
national Pictures, b. Derby. Eng,. p. Thomas and Har-
riet MacConnell. e. England. h. 5 feet Vz inch; w.
136 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes. Taught scliool in
England. Reader in motion picture industry since 1916.
9 years with Famous Players -Lasky Co. 9 years with
MGM.
MacDONOUGH, JOSEPH: Assistant director. In 1934:
"I've Been Around," "Night Life of the Gods," "One
More River," "Love Birds," "Uncertain Lady," Uni-
versal. In 1935: "Magnificent Obsession," "Diamond
Jim," "Transient Lady," Universal. In 1936: "Two in
a Crowd." "Show Boat." "Yellowstone," U.
MacDOWELL. MELBOURNE: (See 1936 37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
MACE, LOUISE: Dramatic and motion picture editor
and critic. The Republican, Springfield. Mass. ; b. Walton,
N. Y. ; p. Dr. C. H. and Mrs. Bertha G. Mace; e. high
school, Emerson College. From city room to Sunday de-
partment of The Republican to dramatic desk.
MACE, WYNN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MacFADDEN. HAMILTON: Director, b. Chelsea, Mass.;
April 26. 1901; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; brown eyes and
brown hair; w. 155 pounds; p. Edith H. & Robert Andrew
MacFadden. non-professionals; e. Harvard College, Har-
vard Law School and Brown-Nicholls Prep school; m.
Ruth Channing. professional; hy. International relations,
corporate finance, political theory. Stage experience as
follows: Was director of Theatre Guild School. Acted In
"Beggar on Horseback," "The Carolinian," and "Florl-
ani's Wife." Director and producer of "La Gringa."
"One Way Street." "Buckaroo," and "Gods of the Light-
ning." Entered films April. 1929. Pathe Eastern Studio.
In 1930: "Oh, For a Man." "Harmony at Home," "Crazy
That Way," "Are You There." Fox. In 1931: "Charlie
Chan Carries On," "Black Camel." "Their Mad Moment."
"Riders of the Purple Sage." Fox. In 1932: "Fourth
Horseman." Universal; "Cheaters at Play," Fox. In 1933:
"Second Hand Wife," "Trick for Trick," "Man Who
Dared," "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case." "As Husbands
Go," Fox. In 1934: "Eleanor Norton." "Stand Up and
Cheer," "She Was a Lady." "Hold That Girl," Fox. In
1935: "Fighting Youth," U.
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MacFARLAND. JAMES HOOD: b. Philadelphia: e.
Central Manual Training High School, Philadelphia.
Smith and Wilson United Studios. Los Angeles, 1923-24.
Special Press representative Universal, 1925-29. Fox
ll)2ii-;so. I'ul)liiity director. Fox, 1931. Publicity direc-
tor Uiiitoil Artists Itivoli, 1932-33. 1934, was public
relations counsel. Radio City Music Hall.
MacFARLANE, BRUCE: Actor. In 1937: Warner sliort
(See 1936-37 Motion
MacFARLANE, HANK and TOM:
Picture Almanac.)
MacFARLANE, PETER: In 1933: Supervision and dia-
logue, "F. P. 1." Ufa-Qaumont British.
SHEILA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Actor. In 1935: "Turn of the
Films. In 1936: "Ourselves
MacGILL.
Almanac.)
MACGINNIS. NAILL:
Tide," British National
Alone," ABP.
MACGOWAN, KENNETH: Producer, BKO Studio; b.
Winthrop, Mass., Nov. 30, 1888; h. 5 feet, 11% inches:
brown hair and eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Peter Stainforth
and Susan Arietta MacGovvan ; e. Harvard University, 1911 ;
m. Edna Hehre, and has two children; hy. golf, detective
fiction. Dramatic critic ten years, in Boston, Philadelphia
and New Yorlc. Publicity director. 1917, and advertising
director, 1919. for Goldwyn Pictures. Produced thirty-
six plays in New York between 1923 and 1932. Story
editor, RKO, January. 1932. Produced "Penguin Pool
Murder," October, 1932. Since then: "The Great Jasper,"
"Topaze," "Double Harness," "Little Women," "La
Cucaracha," (short). "Wednesday's Child," "Anne of
Green Gables," "Becky Sharp," "Return of Peter Grimm,"
"Jalna," and others. RKO; "The King of Burlesque,"
"Half Angel," "Sins of Man" and "To Mary — With
Love." 20th Century -Fox. In 1936; associate producer,
"Lloyds of London." 20th Cent. -Fox.
MAC GREGOR, BOB: (See 1936-:'.7 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MacGREGOR, EDGAR J.: (See W.^G 37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAC GREGOR. MALCOLM: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
MACHAMER. JEFFERSON: Cartoonist. In 1936-37:
Kducational short product.
MACHARD, ALFRED: Director, writer. In 1937. ap-
peared in and collaborated on direction of "Les Petits,"
I'ranco-American.
MACHERET, A.: Writer and director. In 1935:
scenario, "Men on Wings," Moscow Kino-Comblnat;
directed "Peter Vinogradov," Moscow Kino-Comblnat.
MACHI, SUGI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MACHNOVITCH, SAMUEL: Treasurer, Universal Pic-
tures.
MACIA, CHERES: Actress, r. n. Maria de las Mercedes
.Macia Mainou; b. Mexico City, Mexico, April 4, 1917;
li. 4 feet. 6 inches; auburn hair and brown eyes; w. 102
pounds; p. Spanish; e. public schools, Mexico City; hob-
bies include swimming, handball. Was dressmaker, dress-
ni.Tking teacher. Began as extra in "El Vuelo de la
Muertc." Producciones Pereda. Other films Include
"Payasadas de la Vida," Latino Films, and "Corazon
Bandolero," Mex-Films.
MACINTOSH, LOUISE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MaclSAACS, FRED: Writer. In 1937: story of "Mys-
terious Crossing," Universal.
KAREN De WOLF
AUTHOR
and
SCREENWRITER
MANAGEMENT
KINGSTON-MEYERS, INC.
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MACISTE, M. ALVAREZ: Player. In 1936: "The Gay
Desperado," UA.
MACK, ANTHONY: Director, b. Denver, Col., 1902.
Entered pictures as prop buy at Louis Uurson studios;
sculptor tor Fine Art; assistant director for Ben Wilson
on Westerns; technical director at Paul Gerson studios In
San Francisco; in 1924 Joined Hal Roach on gags and
directed "Our Gang" comedies.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MACK, ARTHUR:
Almanac.)
MACK, BABY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MACK, BETTY: In 1933 appeared in "Fighting
Te.\ans, Monogram. In 1935: "Public Opinion," In-
vincible; "Toll of the Desert," Commodore. In 1936:
"Easy Money," invincible.
MACK, BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MACK. HELEN: Actress, b. Rock Island, 111.. No-
vember 13, 1913; h. 5 feet 4V& Inches; dark brown eyes
and brown hair; w. 105 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. William
Mack, non-professionals; e. Professional Children's school,
JS'ew Vork; hy. riding, reading, dancing. Stage experience
in: "Subway Jixpress," "Yellow," "Neighbors," "Straight
Through the Door, ' "Pomeroy'a Past." Entered films
about 10 years ago playing child roles. Pictures Include:
"Zaza," "Pled Piper Malone," "Under the Red Robe,"
"Grit," "Little Red School House." In July, 1931,
signed Fox contract. Appeared in 1933 in "The Call-
fornia Trail," Columbia; "Melody Cruise," "Son of
Kong," "Blind Adventure." RKO; "Her Sweetheart.
Christopher Bean," MGM. In 1934: "All of Me," "Kiss
and Make Up." "The Lemon Drop Kid," Paramount. In
1935: "Captain Hurricane," "She," "The Return of Peter
Grimm," RKO; "Four Hours to Kill," Paramount. In
1936: "The Milky Way," Paramount. In 1937: "I Promise
to Pay," Columbia.
MACK, HUGH IE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MACK. IRVING: Sales Manager, Fllmack Trailer
Company, 843 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. ; b.
Centerville, Iowa, August 26, 1895; e. grade school, high
school and college; married; has three boys. Was at White
City Amusement Park, Chicago, as assistant publicity man
to Ralph Thomas Kettering. In 1913 joined Jones. Linick
and Schaefer, remaining for five years. In 1917 joined
Universal Film Company as exploitation manager for Chi-
cago territory. In 1919 left Universal and started the
Filraack Trailer Company and handled free lance publicity
opening for Midwest and Terminal Theatres, the Piccadilly
for Schoenstadt's and many others. Also handled publicity
for Ascher Bros., Lubliner and Trinz, Selznlck Pictures,
Metro. Goldwyn and others. At one time published local
Chicago trade paper and was Chicago representative for
Film Daily. Member of Chicago Amusement Publicists
Association and the Covenant Club, Chicago; Prudence
Lodge, A.F.A.M. ; B'nai B'rith.
MACK, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MACK, JAMES: Actor. Among his pictures are "The
First Night," "Husband Hunters," "Women's Wares,"
Tiffany -Stahl; "Swim, Girl, Swim," Paramount: "Satan
and the Woman," Excellent; Casey In "The Home Town-
ers," Judge in "Queen of the Night Clubs," Warner;
Johnn.v in "Anna Christie," MGM. In 1933: "One
Year Later," Allied. In 1934: "I Hate Women." Gold-
smith: "In Love With Life." Cliesterfield. In 1933: "Mary
Burns. Fugitive." Paramount.
MACK, JOSEPH P.: Actor, b. Rome, Italy, May 4,
1878; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown eyes and partly gray
hair; w. 195 pounds; e. Rome; m. Louise Laureau.
Has lived in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles.
Entered pictures In the original "Train Robbery,"
through Ed. Potter, Famous Players. Pictures include
"Wild Honey," "Little But O My," "Wonder Man,"
"Finders Keepers," "Man from Headquarters," "Drift-
wood." "Leif the Lucky." In 1936: "A Woman Rebels,"
RKO-Radio.
MACK, MARION:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MACK, MAX: Producer and director. Managing di-
rector of Ocean Film Corp., Ltd., London. Made reputa-
tion as producer in Germany, where he introduced Albert
Bassermann to screen and made German feature comedy.
"The Blue Mouse," starring Madge Lessing, and the
first German talker, with Hans Albers and Willie Forst.
Produced over 200 films, including "A Thousand and
One Nights," "The Wife of the Maharaja," "Der Katzen-
steg," "Wo 1st CoUette," and "Der Konig." rirst
film for Ocean "The Two Orphans," for release bl
British Lion. Author of "Die Zappelende Leinenwand"
and other books.
MACK, RICHARD: Advertising and publicity, b. New
York City. Dec. 14, 1900; p. Yetta and Benjamin Rutshlk;
e. Evander Childs high school. New York City, and St.
Li-.wrence University, Canton, New York; m. Ethel D.
Kleban. Radio author and performer on such programs
as "Mac and Lennie," Dixie Travelers, Cavalcade, Kolster,
Cir.co, and others, both NBC and CBS. Dialogue and
production director Cameo Broadcasting and Recording
Ccmpany. Assistant radio director and author, William
Morris Agency, New York City. Associate editor, "Melody
News," New York musical publication; contributor to
foreign musical periodicals. In motion pictures did dia-
logue and narration, travelogues, specials and cartoons,
such as "Nomadle," "Adventures of Trader Horn," "Up
and Down New York," "Isle of Paradise," "Savage Gold,"
"Peculiar Pair o' Pups," and others. Became director of
advertising and publicity. Mills Artists, Inc., 799 Seventh
Avenue, New York City, agency for Duke Ellington, Cab
Ci.lloway, Ina Ray Hutton, Benny Meroff, and others.
MACK, ROY: Director, r. n. Roy McClure. b. New
Brunswick, N. J., 1890. With Gus Edwards' original
Schooldays act. Joined Sennett In 1914 as Keystone Kon.
Then with British International at Elstree; vaudeville and
musical comedy; dance director. Returned to pictures in
1928 as director for First National. Director Warner
Brothers eastern studio. In 1935: co-director. Vitaphone
short product. In 1936: directed Vitaphone short product.
MACK, RUSSELL: Director and Writer, b. Oneonta,
N. Y., 1892; e. Providence, R. I. Stage experience with
Ward and Yokes; owned four stock companies on Long
Island and In Brooklyn; produced and played in "The Pour
Flusher": directed dialogue on RKO's "Rio Rita" and
"Seven Keys to Baldpate"; directed "The Second Wife";
became director for Pathe; among his recent pictures:
"Big Money," "Night Work," "Lonely Wives" and for
Universal, "Heaven on Earth." "The Spirit of Notre
Dame." In 1932: "Scandal for Sale," "All American."
"Once In a Lifetime," Universal. In 1933: "Private
Jones," Universal. In 1934: directed and collaborated on
screen play of "The Meanest Gal in Town," Universal;
"The Band Plays On," MGM.
MACK, WILBUR: Actor. b. Blnghampton, N. T.
Launched upon a theatrical career as a blackface come-
dian, then became a featured player In a repertory com-
pany when he was 19 years old. Organized, managed and
acted In his own dramatic stock company, with which he
toured the United States for four years. He wrote a
vaudeville sketch entitled "Flirtation" which he presented
over the Kelth-Orpheum circuit for several seasons. When
this sketch was routed to the Coast he signed to appear
In "Honkle Tonk" for Warner Bros. Remained In pic-
tures, playing in "Slim Fingers," "Beauty and Bullets,"
"The Body Punch," Universal; "Woman Racket," Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer, and "Sweethearts on Parade," Columbia;
"The Argyle Case," Warner: "The Girl Said No," MGM;
"Czar of Broadway," Universal; "Remote Control," MGM;
"Up the River," Fox. In 1934: "The Loud Speaker."
Monogram. In 1935: "Redheads on Parade," Fox. In
1937: "Larceny on the Air," Republic.
MACKAILL, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Hull, England,
March 4, 1905; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blond hair and hazel
eyes; w. 115 pounds: P. Florence Plckard and John M.,
non-professionals; e. private schooling and also dramatic
training at Thome Academy, London, and received her
stage training in elocution and dancing from early years;
div. Lothar Mendez and Albert Miller; hy. tennis, golf,
swimming, yachting and riding. Appeared In the Hippo-
drome chorus in London in "Joybelle." later leading the
famous "Chicken" number. Also acted In her first picture
at this time, "The Face at the Window," for a British
company. When the Hippodrome closed she went to Paris
with the "Chicken" number In a big revue; also appeared
In a French picture in Paris as Ingenue lead. Later she
came to New York and landed In the Zlegfeld Follies.
Thence into pictures via Marshall Nellan. Played leads
with Barrymore in "The Lotus Eater" and in "Bits of
Life" ; also opposite Richard Barthelmess and Milton
Sills. Appeared with Johnny Hlnes in "Torchy" comedies;
then became featured player with First National. In
"Subway Sadie," "Just Another Blonde," "Smile,
Brother, Smile," "The Crystal Cup," "Ladles" Night In
a Turkish Bath." "Man Crazy," "Lady Be Good," "The
Barker," "Waterfront," "Stranded in Paradise" and
"The Whip": (1929) "Two Weeks Off," "His Captive
Woman," "Children of the Rltz," "Great Divide," "Hard
to Get." "The Love Racket": In 1930 In "Bright Lights,"
"Flirting Widow," "Strictly Modern," First National
production: "The Office Wife," Warner: "Man Trouble,"
Fox: (1931) "Safe In Hell," P.N. In 1933: "Picture
Brides," Allied; "The Chief," MOM. In 1934: "Curtain
at Eight." Majestic; "Cheaters." Liberty.
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M AC KAY, BARRY: Actor, b. England: e. Boyal Col-
lege of Music; m. Natalie Hall. In 1934: appeared in
"Evergreen," GB; "Passing Shadows," Fox. In 1935:
"OhI Daddy," "Brown on Resolution," GB; "The Private
Secretary," Twickenham; "The Forbidden Territory," "For
Ever England." "Me and Marlborough," GB, and "Private
Life of Don Juan," Ijpndon Films. In 1937: "The Silent
Barrier." GB.
MACKAYE. FRED: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MACKELLAR, HELEN: Actress. Appeared in 1932 in
"The Past of Mary Holmes," RKO-Iladio. In 1935:
"High School Girl." Bryan Foy. In 1936: "Two Against
the World," "Draegerman Courage," WB.
MACKENNA, KATE: Actress. In 1935: "The Bride
Comes Home." Paramount.
MACKENNA. KENNETH: Director and actor, r. n. Leo
Mielziper. b. Canterbury. N. H., Aug. 19, 1899; e. in Paris,
Ethical Culture School, New York, Columbia. On stage in
1919: played in "At 9:45," "Insect Comedy" and "You
and I." More than two years in "The Big Pond." Went
to Hollywood for Fox Movietone test. Played lead opposite
Marguerite Churchill in "Pleasure Crazed"; also in
"Crazy That Way" (1930). "Love, Live and Laugh"
(1929), "Men Without Women" (1930), "South Sea Rose"
(1929), "Temple Tower" (1930). "Three Sisters," Fox;
"Forever Yours" (1930), United Artists; "Man Trouble"
(1930), Pox; "Sin Takes a Holiday" (1930), Pathe.
In 1931: directed "Good Sport." "The Spider." "Always
Goodbye," Fox. (1932) "Those We Love," Tiffany;
directed "Careless Lady." Fox. In 1933. directed "Walls
of Gold," Fox. In 1934: directed "Sleepers East," Fox.
MAC KENZIE, COMPTON: Writer. In 1935: story
"Sylvia Scarlet," BKO-Badio.
MAC KENZIE, DONALD:
ture Almanac.)
MAC KENZIE, JACK: Cameraman. In 1933: "One
Man's Journey," Radio. In 1935: "Vagabond Lady."
MGM; "Hot Tip." "Another Face," "Hi Gaucho." RKO.
In 1936: "The Last Outlaw." "Mummy's Boys," RKO-
Radio; "Great Guy." GN. In 1937: "23% Hours Leave,"
GN.
MACKIE, ARTHUR D.: Pen name, A. D. M. Dramatic
editor. Jersey Journal. Jersey City, N. J. ; b. Nanticoke.
Pa., November 22, 1896; p. Ida and David Mackie; e. high
school, Lafayette College; m. Grace Forney; two children,
David, 9, and Carter Gray, two years. Always has been
engaged in newspaper work. Served on the Wilkes-Barre
(Pa.) Record; Easton (Pa.) Express, Durham (N. C. )
Sun; Greensboro (N. C. ) Daily News; Portsmouth (Va. )
Star. Dean of dramatic critics in Hudson County, New
Jersey. Reviews on the average of 300 films a year. Origi-
nated "Calling All Stars" series, also "Civic Tribute"
series.
MACKINNON, DOUGLAS GEORGE: Member of staff
of Production Code Administration, Association of Motion
Picture Producers. Inc. b. Mandalay, Burma, India. Apr.
7, 1895; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; light hair and blue eyes; w. 175
pounds; p, Annie Allan and Harry Douglas Macklnnon;
e. Los Angeles high school. University of California; m.
Buth Palmer; hy. yachting, polo, golf. Address: 5504
Holljwood Boulevard, Hollywood.
MACKLIN, E. J.: City editor, News-Sun, Waukegan.
111.; b. Waukegan, 111.. August 30, 1903; p. Mrs. Ida
Macklin; e. Lake Forest College (A.B.), one year of
graduate work at Northwestern University, Evanston.
MACKLIN. JAMES: Actor. In 1936: "The Toice of
Bugle Ann," MGM.
MAC LANE, BARTON: Actor, b. Columbia, S. C. ;
e. graduated from Wesleyan University In 1926. On
stage: "The Trial of Mary Dugan," and others. Play-
wright. Under Paramount contract and In 1933 ap-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
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peared In "Men of the Forest," "Big Executive." "Torch
Singer," "To the Last Man," "Tlllle and Qua," "Lone
Cowboy," "Hell and High Water." In 1934: "The Last
Round-up," Paramount. In 1935: "Blacn Fury," "Go
Into Your Dance," "Case of the Curious Bride."
"Stranded," "Page Miss Glory," "Dr. Socrates," "I
Found Stella Parish." "Frisco Kid," Warner; "The G
Men," "The Case of the Lucky Legs." "Man of Iron."
FN. In 1936: "Celling Zero," FN; "The Walking Dead,"
"Times Square Playboy," "Jail Break," "Bullets or
Ballots," "Bengal Tiger," "Draegerman Courage," "Smart
Blonde," "God's Country and the Woman," WB. In
1937: "You Only Live Once," UA; "Don't Pull Your
Punches," WB.
MAC LAREN, IAN: Actor, b. Lynmouth, North Devon-
shire. England. May 1. 1886; h. 8 feet % inch; brown
hair and eyes; w. 168 pounds; e. Queen Mary'g School,
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England: hy. cricket, football,
tennis and gardening. Stage experience in London and
New York: In David Belasco's "Merchant of Venice";
lead in Bernard Shaw's "St. Joan." Theatre Guild;
"Green Beetle," Klaw theatre. New York; Galsworthy's
"The Mob": "The Fan"; in London. Charles Frohman
company. Arthur Bonchler company. Sir P. R. Benson
company; leading man in Manchester Repertory. Man-
chester. England. Screen experience; has appeared in
"Journey's End," Tiffany, as Lieutenant Osborne; "Stam-
pede." Paramount: "Men On Call." "Squadrons." Fox:
"Forever Yours" (1930). United Artists: "Prestige"
(1931), Radio. In 1935: "Les Mlserables," UA-20th
Century. In 1936: "The Last of the Mohicans," UA.
MAC LAREN, IVOR: Actor. In 1933: "Aunt Sally,"
Gaumont-British. In 1934 appeared in "Evergreen."
"Princess Charming." "Friday the 13th." GB. In 1935:
"Radio Parade of 1935," British International Pictures.
MAC LAUGHLIN, THOMAS F.: Technical director. In
1935: "Society Doctor," MGM.
MAC LEAN, DOUGLAS: Writer and associate pro-
ducer; born in Philadelphia. Pa.: height, five feet, nine
inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 145 pounds; e
Northwestern University, preparatory school and Lewis In
stitute of Technology In Chicago: div. Faith Cole. 1930
ra. Lorraine Eddy. 1931; hy. golf and yachting. HI
first role on the stage was opposite Maude Adams It
"Rosalind." on tour for one season; then one year ir
stock at Pittsfleld. Mass.. and one year at Morosco. Lo<
Angeles. He started screen career in the leading roh
opposite Alice Brady, in "As Ye Sow." for World Film
Company: also played opposite Mary PIckford In "Cap-
tain Kldd. Jr.." and "Johanna Enlists": also opposite
Dorothy Dalton and Enid Bennett. Starred in Thomas
H. Ince Productions three years. Including: "Twenty-
three and One-Half Hours Leave." "The Hottentot." etc.
Subsequent six years produced Independently his own
starring pictures, including "Going Up." "Yankee Consul."
"Never Say Die," "Introduce Me." "Seven Keys to Bald-
pate." "That's My Baby." "Let It Rain." Hold That
Lion." and "Soft Cushions." Co-produced with Christie
Film Company "Divorce Made Easy." and "The Carna-
tion Kid." 1929. Became associated with Radio Pictures.
1930 as Associate Producer. Produced "Cracked Nuts,"
"Too Many Cooks." "Laugh and Get Rich," "Caught
Plastered," the last two being originals by hira. and
"Ladies of the Jury." 1933. Paramount production. In
1933. In collaboration with Keene Thompson wrote "Ma-
ma Loves Papa," Paramount: "Tlllle and Gus." Para-
mount. In 1934: collaborated on story of "Six of a
Kind." produced "Ladies Should Listen." 1935: "Melody
In Spring." "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch." "Ac-
cent on Youth," "People Will Talk." "So Red the Rose."
all Paramount. In 1936: produced "Great Guy," GN. In
1937: "231/2 Hours Leave." GN.
MAC LEAN, LORRAINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAC MAHON, ALINE: Actress, b. McKeesport. Pa..
May 3. 1899; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; brown hair and blue
eyes: e. Erasmus Hall and Barnard College; hy. collect-
ing gold, china. Oriental jewelry and Chinese art. Stage
experience: "Once In a Lifetime." "Candida," and others.
Under contract to Warners and appeared in "Five Star
Final." "The Mouthpiece." "Week-End Marriage." "Heart
of New York." "Life Begins," "One Way Passage," all
Warners, and In "Once In a Lifetime." for Universal.
Appeared in 1933 in "Gold Diggers of 1933." "The Life
of Jimmy Dolan," Warner: "Heroes for Sale." "The
World Changes." FN; in 1934 in "The Merry Frinka."
"Babbitt." "Side Streets." "Heat Lightning." "Big
Hearted Herbert." Warner. In 1935: "While the Patient
Slept," Warner; "Mary Jane's Pa," First National; "I
Live My Life," "Ah, Wilderness," "Kind Lady." Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1937: "When You're In Love."
Columbia.
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MAC MURRAY, FRED: Actor, b. Kankakee, 111.; e.
Carroll College, Wis. Sang and played In orchestras to
earn tuition. Joined a Chicago orchestra, remaining more
than a year, then to Hollywood In similar capacity, also
doing recording. Played extra roles on screen. Went to
New York with the California Collegians, comedy stage
band, then joined "Three's A Crowd" revue on Broadway
and on the road. After closing of "Three's A Crowd,"
returned to California and worked In vaudeville. Came
East and played vaudeville circuits and night clubs until
east for major role in "Roberta." Signed by Paramount
officials and appeared in 1935 in "Car 99," "The Gilded
Lily," "Men Without Names." "Hands Across the Table,"
"The Bride Co-nes Home," Paramount; "Grand Old Girl,"
"Alice Adams," RKO. In 1936: "The Trail of the lone-
some Pine." "1.3 Hours By Air." "The Princess Comes
Across," "The Texas Rangers," "Champagne Waltz,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Maid of Salem." "Swing High,
Swing Low." Paramount.
MACOLLUM. BARRY: (See 19.'!6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MACPHAIL, ANGUS: b. London, April 8, 1903; e.
Westminster School and Trinity Hall. Entered industry
1926 as lilm editor and title writer. Gainsborough,
1927-31 staff writer. Gaumont-British 1931-37 story
supervisor, associate producer and personal assistant to
director of productions. Writer for MGM British studios.
MAC PHERSON, AMANDA (MRS. J. E.) : Former
president of Seattle Better Films Council. Was pro-
gram chairman for the .lunio'- Matinees in Seattle for
three years. President of the Seattle Better Films Coun-
cil three years, then junior past president. Former cliair-
man of motion pictures for Washington State Federa-
tion of Women's Clubs, starting in 1931.
MACPHERSON, HARRY: Song writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on songs, "Here Comes the Band." MGM.
MACPHERSON, JEANIE: b. Boston; p. Evangeline
Tomllnson and .Tohn Sinclair Macnherson : e. Madame de
Facq's school. Paris Kenwood Institute, Chicago, and
took dancing from Theodore Kosloff. Stage experience be-
gan as the lead In a school play and was awarded a
gold medal by the Chicago Musical College for the
excellence of her work: made her professional debut with
the musical show. "Havana"; then obtained a part In
William DeMille's "Strongheart." which was going on
the road. Screen activities many years, starting as an
actre.?s and playing with Florence Lawrence and Mary
Pickford; later was given her own unit at Universal and
wrote and directed as well as acted in tvvo-reelers. On
leaving Universal Co. she was signed by C. B. DeMllle
to write and only once has .she acted since taking
part in "Carmen." where she fought a battle with
Geraldine Farrar. Has written "The Road to Yester-
day." and "The Golden Bed." In 1925; "Red Dice."
"Her Man O' War." and "Young April." In 1926; also
"King of KIntrs," "The Godless Girl." "The Ten Com-
mandments." "Afanslaugbter." "Male and Female." "Don't
Change Your Husband." and "The Woman God For-
got." Wrote story, scenario and dialogue for "Dyna-
mite." for MGM. 1930-31: Wrote story for "Madame
Satan." MGM In 1933: Adaptation. "The Devil's
Brother." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on "Cleopatra."
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on "The Crusades,"
Paramount. In 1936: compiled material of "The Plains-
man." Paramount.
MACQUARB1E. GEORGE: Actor. In 1929: "The Hole
in the Wall." Paramount. In 1933 appeared in "A Bed-
time Story." "Duck Soup," Paramount. In 1934: "You're
Telling Me." Paramount. In 1935: "All the King's
T'orsps." "The Crusades." Paramount; "Call of the Wild."
ITA-20th Century. In 1936: "The Border Patrolman,"
2nth Cent. -Pox: "The Plainsman." Paramount.
MAC QUARRIE, MURDOCK: b. San Francisco. Cal. :
h. 5 feet 8 inches: gray blue eyes and brown hair:
w. 170 pounds: e. public schools of San Francisco:
married: hy. golf. Has had experience on the stage
in "Light o' London." with Henry Miller. W. A.
Brady. Entered pictures in 1992 with Biograph Com-
pany. Screen work with, directed and acted for Bio-
graph. Universal. American. Selznick, Goldwyn. Asso-
ciated Exhibitors. FBO. First National. Pictures In-
clude "The Long Loop." "The Man from Hardoan."
"Richelieu." ".Tekyll and Hyde." "Francois Villon."
"The Apacbe Raider." Pathe: "45 Calibre War," Pathe:
"Troopers Three." Tiffany: "Captain of the Guard." Uni-
versal: "Robert E. Lee." Technicolor; "The Viking."
Metro-Goldwvn-Maver: "Black .Tack." Fox. In 1923:
"Macquarrie" (Ad). In 1933: "Cross Plre." Radio. In
1934: 'Return of Chandu." Principal. In 1935: "Stone of
Silver Creek." Universal.
MACRAE, ARTHUR: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation, 'The Private Secretary," Twickenham; col-
laborated on screen play, "She Shall Have Music,"
Twickenham: collaborated on "Ruggles of Red Gap." Para-
mount. In 1936: appeared in "Dusty Ermine," Twicken-
ham.
MAC RAE, HENRY: Associated producer and head of
serial department. Universal; b. Stayner. Ontario, Can.;
m. Margaret Oswald and has one son; e. elementary
schools and 2 years of medicine at Toronto University.
Owned stock companies and shows in Hawaii. Japan, Orient
and all parts of globe. Owned "The Spoilers." Henry
Selig Induced him to go in pictures as producer. First,
Sellg opened Universal City under Carl Laemmle, arranged
its dedication over which Thomas A. Edison presided.
Pioneer in use of artificial light to make pictures at
night. Produced "Scarlet Streak." "Ace of Spades,"
"Indians Are Coming." "Dangerous Age," "Mad Mo«ey,"
"Lloyd of the CID" (in London). "The Lost Special" and
all of Universal's serials. Hosts of others as director and
producer. Producing Tom Mix pictures. Jn 193.5: associate
producer, "Stormy," Universal. In 1936: produced "Flash
Gordon." Universal serial; co-director of "Adventures of
Frank Merriwell," U.
MAC READY, RENEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAC SUNDAY, CON: Actor. In 1936: "Soak the
Rich." Paramount.
MAC WILLIAMS, GLEN: Director of Cinematography.
Gaumont-British. b. Saratoga, Cal., May 21, 1898; e.
Hollywood high school; married. Handled photography on
following: In 1933: "Murder Party," "Cuckoo in the
Nest," "Love On Wheels," "Orders Is Orders," "Waltzes
from Vienna." In 1934: "My Heart Is Calling." "The
Camels Are Coming,' "Evergreen." In 1935: "First a
Girl." "The Clairvoyant" and "Heat Wave," all for GB.
In 1936: "It's Love Again," GB. In 1937: "Head Over
Heels in Love," GB.
MADDEN, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lni:iiiac.)
MADDEN, JEANNE: Actress. In 1936: "Stage Struck,"
FN.
MADDEN, JERRY: Actor. In 1937: "Penrod and
Sam." WB.
MADESON, TEXAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
MADHURI: b. Delhi. India, Nov. 3. 1913. h. 5 feet
2 inches; w. 107 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes. hy.
fancy embroidering and painting, e. Cambridge. Young
India Film Co.: "Rajput Cavalier." "Noblesse Oblige."
"Rose of Kashmir," "Ace of Spades." "The Triumph of
Love." "My Motherland," "The Valiant Angel,"
■■Krishna Kumari." For the Ranjlt Movietone Co.:
'■The Love Birds." "The Siren of Bagdad." "Painted
Angel." "Son of the People," "Royal Romance."
■Naughty Maid." "Hure Roshan." For the Jayant Film
Co.: "Black Ghost." The Ranjit Movietone Co.: "Street
Angels," "Krishna Sudama," "Kashmeera," "Vir Babru-
vahan," "Toofan Mail." "Nadira," "The Tyrant." "Col-
lege Girl.' "Nur-E-Watan." "Raj Ramni," "The Ne-
glected Wife."
MADISON, HELENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.■\lmanac.)
MADISON, JULIAN: Actor, b. St. Paul, Minn.; h.
5 feet, 11 inches; w. 160 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes;
e. University of Minnesota; hy. music, basketball and
baseball. In 1934 appeared In "Search for Beauty."
Paramount, which won him a contract with that comnanv
"Come On Marines." In 1935: "Private Worlds," Para-
mount; "A Shot in the Dark," Chesterfield.
MADISON, MAE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MADISON, NOEL N.: Actor, b. New York City; h.
5 feet, 10% inches; dark brown hair and hazel eyes; w.
147 pounds; p. Maurice and Rose Moscovitch; e. Uni-
versity of Laussane, Switzerland and London House. Lon-
don, England; m. Joyce Nathan; hy. tennis, golf, boxing.
Directed many stage plays. Appeared on stage In "Rope's
End," "Once in a Lifetime," "The Great Lover," "The
Merchant of Venice," "Dracula." "They Knew What
They Wanted." and others. On screen in 1930 in
Warner's "Sinner's Holiday," also In "The Doorway to
Hell," "Little Caesar," "The Honourable Mr. Wong," In
1933 In "West of Singapore," Monogram; "Humanity,"
Pox; "The Important Witness," Tower; in 1934 in "Man-
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hattan Melodrama." MGM; "I Like It That Way," Uni-
versal; ".lournal of a Crime." Warner. In 1935: "Four
Hours to Kill," Paramount; "The Morals of Marcus."
'I'wickenham ; "G Men." FN; "Woman Wanted." MGM;
"The Girl Who Came Back." Chesterfleld; "Three Kids
and a Queen," Universal: "My Marriage." 2nth Century-
Fox. In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up," RKO; "The Criminal
Within." "Missing Girls." Chesterfleld: "Easy Money."
Invinrihle; "Straight from the Shoulder." Paramount;
"Our Relations." MGM. In 1937: "Man of tlie People."
MGM.
MAE, LESLIE: (See V.)?fi-:\7 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MAERTZ, EDWARD F.: Zenith Theatre. 2498 West
Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, Wis. b. Manitowoc County.
Wis. March 6. 1883: married; p. Fred C. and Eva Maertz.
deceased: e. eighth grade school and business college.
Newspaper publisher and mercantile business. Managed
Parl3 Theatre, Milwaukee, 1913; built Comfort Theatre.
Milwaukee. 1914; built Zenith Theatre. Milwaukee, 1927.
Has been connected with motion picture exhibition almost
continuously for the past 22 years.
IHAGANA, DELIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.A-lmanac.)
MAGANNI, ANNA: Actress. In 1936: "Tempo Mas-
sinu," World.
MAGEE, FRANK: Film editor. In 1936: "The Case
of the Black Cat," "Smart Blonde." WB. In 1937:
"Midnight Court," WB.
MAGEE, GORDON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.•\lmanac. )
MAGEE, TED: Editor. Hollywood Magazine. Holly-
wood, b. Tulsa, Okla., June 23, 1910; p. Carl C. and
Grace Griffin Magee; e. Albuquerque, N. M.. high school;
ITnlvcrsities of Oklahoma. New Mexico, Colorado and
Southern California. A.B. from U. S. C. ; m. Florence
Hodges. Reporter, Albuquerque State Tribune, 1926-27.
Editor, Enid. Okla., Daily Journal, 1929. Radio editor
Toledo News-Bee, 1930; assistant news editor; Toledo
News-Bee, 1930. News editor. San Diego Sun. 1933. As-
signment reporter, Toledo News-Bee, 1933; wire editor.
United Press bureau in Los Angeles. 1933-34. Editorial
writer. Hollywood Citizen-News, 1934. Became editor,
lloll.vuood Magazine.
MAGIDSON. HERB: Song writer. With Con Conrad
wrote "The Continental" for "The Gay Divorcee," RKO
and was awarded In 193.5 the Academy honor for the best
song of 1934. In 1935: additional lyrics. "George White's
1935 Scandals." Fox; collaborated on songs, "Here's to
Romance." 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on "Moanln'
in the Moonlight," for "King Solomon of Broadway."
Universal; collaborated on music and lyrics, "Miss Pacific
Fleet." Warner. In 1936: ballet lyrics "The Great Zleg-
feld." MGM: collaborated on music and lyrics "I'd Give
My Life." Paramount; collaborated on music and lyrics
"Hats Off." GN.
WAGNIER, PIERRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAGNUS, MAX: Writer. Universal, b. Prussia, Dec.
15 1901; w. 178 pounds; p. Hanna and Theodore, pro-
fessor at University; e. gymnasium. 1919 soldier In
East Prussian Volunteer Corps, and member of German
Intelligence Service. Then, freelance newspaper man. actor
in German pictures, journalist. Illustrated news editor,
magazine editor, dramatic and literary critic, columnist,
representative in Germany for "Variety." N. Y. Free-
'ance writer in Hollywood. 1933. Was assistant to Carl
Laemmle. Sr. Original story and screen play writer with
Tniver.sal.
MAGRILL. GEORGE: Actor. b. New York City,
January 5, 1900; h. 5 feet: brown eyes and black h«lr;
w. 175 pounds; e. public and high school. New York
City; married and has one daughter. Marylinn. 10: hy.
boxing, swimming, riding, outdoor sports. Stage experi-
ence with Sam Rice shows. Entered pictures In 1921
through Jack Freulick and Paul Welgel. Pictures Include
"Wild Horse Mesa," "Lord Jim," "Vanishing American,"
"Blockade," "Rose of the Sea," "Ballvhoo Buster,"
"Hawk of the Hills," Pathe. In 1937: "Outcast," Para-
mount.
MAGRUDER, CHARLES: Critic, Tampa Daily Times,
'l«mna. Florida: b. Tampa. Fla. ; e. Rollins College. Uni-
lersitv of Florida.
MAGUIRE, MARY: Actress, b. Melbourne. Australia.
Feb. 13. 1919; p. Jfichael .Joseph Maguire. boxing
champion; e. private schools. Appeared in "Heritage."
"The Flying Doctor." "That Man's Here Again." In
1937: "One Hour of Romance," Warner.
MAGUIRE, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAHAN, BILLY: Actor. r. n. William A. Mahan.
h. Pt. Townsend. Wash.. July 9. 1930; h. 48% in.;
w. 48% pounds; blond hair and blue eyes; hy. airplanes;
p. Madge and LeRoy Mahan; e. attending public school.
Radio artist since the age of two. In 1935: "Every
Saturday Night." 20th Cent.-Fnx. In 1936: "Educating
Father." "Back to Nature." "Off to the Races." "Re-
union." 20lh Cent-Fox; "A Doctor's Diary." Paramount.
In 1937: "Big Business." 20th Cent. -Fox.
MAHEN, J.: Writer. In 1936: wrote play "Janosik."
French Motion Picture Corp.
MAHER, FRANK: Sound technician. In 19!!!:
■Nana." United Artists-Goldwyn. In 1935: "The Wed-
ding NiKht," "Les Miserables," "Barbary Coast." Splen-
dor," UA. In 1936: "These Three." "Come and Get It,"
UA. In 1937: "You Only Live Once," UA.
MAHER, WALLY: Actor. In 1935: "Murder in the
Fleet," MGM. In 1937: "23% Hours Leave." GN.
MAHIN. JOHN LEE: Writer, b. Bvanston. 111. In
19.'!2: screen play "Red Dust," "The Wet Parade." MGM;
collaborated on "The Beast of the City," MGM; collabo-
rated on screen play "Scarface." United Artists. In
1933 wrote dialogue and appeared in "Hell Below," col-
laborated on screen play, "Bombshell." "The Prizefighter
and the Lady." MGM; adapted "Eskimo." MGM. In
11134; collaborated on screen play of "Laughing Boy." wrote
screen play of "Treasure Island." "Chained." MGM. In
1935: collaborated on screen play of "Naughty Marietta."
"RiffrafT." "China Seas." MGM. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play. "Wife Versus Secretary," "The Devil Is
a Sissy." "Small Town Girl." "Love on the Run," MGM.
MAHONEY, DAN: Feature and Sunday editor. News-
Times. South Bend. Ind. ; b. New York City. June 14.
1910; p, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Mahoney; e. private schools
and Notre Dame University; married.
MAHONEY, FRANCIS X.: .4ctor. In 1936: "Show-
boat," Universal.
MAHONEY, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAHONEY, WILKIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Almanac.)
MAHONEY, WILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MAHOOL, BARRY:
Almanac.)
MAHURAN, STUART A.: Managing editor and motion
picture editor. Telegraph-Herald and Times-.Tournal, Du-
buque, Iowa; b. Colwich, Kansas, July 15, 1892; p Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Mahuran; e. high school and college in liberal
arts. B.A. degree college, M. A. degree. State University
of Iowa. Three children. Kathleen. Madeline and Elaine.
City editor. Mason City. Iowa. Globe-Gazette, 1920; edi-
torial HTiter, Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, 1924-25: editorial
writer, Kvansville, Ind.. Courier -.Journal, 1926-1929. Trl-
State editor. Evansville Press, 1929.
MAI. ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MAIBAUM, RICHARD: Writer, b. New York City.
May 26, 1909; h, 6 feet % inch; w. 188; brown hair, blue
eyes: marritd; hy. tennis, golf, bridge; p. Jerome and
Claire; e. New York University. B.A.. MA., University
of Iowa. Plays: produced on Broadway in 1932. "The
Tree." In 1933: "Birthright." In 1935: "Sweet Mystery
of Life." Member. Shakespearean Repertory" Theatre in
New York. 1933. Screen plays: "We Went to College."
MGM (19361. In 1937: original story from play "Sweet
Mystery of Life" for "Gold Diggers of 1937," WB.
MAIDA, ARMANDO: Sales manager of United Artists.
Buenos Aires; b. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Nov. 20. 1895: e.
high school graduate and accountant: married. Was
broker until December 1923; salesman. In 1924 joined
United Artists, was sent to Chile; there nine years, .is
general manager. In 1932 transferred to Buenos Aires
as sales manager.
MAIDMENT. GEORGE JOSEPH: Secretary and as-
sistant to managing director, Columbia Pictures Corpora-
tion, Ltd.. Columbia Pictures Export. Ltd., and Columbia
(British) Productions. Ltd.. (London), b. London. Jan.
22, 1897. e. Archbishop Tenisons Grammar School. Fellow
of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. Associate of
the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors.
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Fellow of the Institute of Linguists. Was chief continental
auditor for Fox (1923); comptroller. Fox Film Co., Ltd.,
and British Movietonews, Ltd., 1929; director. Fox British
Pictures, Ltd., 1931; joined Columbia in present position,
1933.
MAIGRET, COUNTESS LIEV DE: Actress. In 1936:
"One Rainy Afternoon," UA.
MAILES, CHARLES H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MAIN, MARJORIE:
Almanac.)
MAINBY, ROBERT: Actor, b. Dublin, Ireland; h.
5 ft. 3 in.: \v. 131 pounds, white hair and blue eyes;
hy. mending clocks. Went on legitimate stage in 18S7 ;
1893-1913 at Gaiety, London, under George Edvvardes.
Recent films include: "Jew Suss," "Little Friend,"
"Evergreen" (Gaumont), "My Old Dutch" (Gainsborough),
"Radio Parade of 1935," "Dandy Dick," "La Vie de
Boheme" (B.I.P.). At beginning of 1935 joined
Warner under Monte Banks' direction.
MAINWARING, CECIL: Actor.
England," UA-London Films.
In 1937: "Fire Over
Director. In 1936: "The Boyal
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MAISCH, HERBERT:
Waltz," UFA.
MAISEL. JIMMY:
Almanac.)
MAINWARING, BERNERD: Film director, b. Shrop-
shire, iingland; flight lieutenant R. A. F. during War,
later bank clerk, schoolmaster, band leader, acrobat
and librarian. Scenario writer and cutter in British film
studios, 1920-1924; scenario writer for two years in
American East Coast studios; author and director in
British studios, 1932-37. Films include "Whispering
Tongues," "Line Engaged." "Cross My Heart," "Show
Flat," "Member of the Jury."
ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Actress. In 1935: "Kiss Me
MAITLAND,
Almanac.)
MAITLAND, RUTH:
Goodbye," Celebrity.
MAKEHAM, ELIOT: Actor, b. London, England. Dec.
22, 1882; h. 5 feet 6 inches; dark brown hair and gray
eyes. Formerly an accountant. On English stage since
1920; has played in London and New York. In a number
of British talkers, principal ones including "Rome Ex-
press," 1932, "I Was a Spy," 1933, "Britannia of
Billingsgate," 1933, "Orders Is Orders," 1933. all Gau-
mont-British; "The Lost Chord," 1933. "1 Lived With
You." 1933, both for Twickenham; "Friday the Thir-
teenth," 1933. Gainsborough: "Little Napoleon." 1933.
Fox-British. In 1935: "Lorna Doone." Associated Talking
Pictures; "Two Hearts in Harmony," Time Prod. -Asso-
ciated British; "Unfinished Symphony," Gaumont; "Peg of
Old Drury," B & D; "The Clairvoyant." Gainsborough.
In 1936: "Hands Oflf." "East Meets West," GB; "A
Star Fell from Heaven," "Calling the Tune." ABP. In
1937: "Head Over Heels in Love," GB; "The Mill on
the Floss." National Provincial; "Dark .Tourney," UA.
MAKIN, WILLIAM J.: Novelist and Traveller. Editor
"Screen Pictorial," Britain's film monthly, b. Manchester,
1898. Wrote "Murder at Covent Garden," filmed by
Julius Hagen. Regular contributor to Action and travel
magazines. Has been special correspondent in diflferenl
parts of the world for London and New York and (Chicago
newspapers. Fellow of Royal Geographical Society. Ad-
dress: Savage Club. 1 Carlton House Terrace. London W.
MALA: Actor, b. near Candle, Alaska; h. 6 feet; black
hair and brown eyes: w. 175 pounds; p. Kighinuk, mother;
e. Kotzbue Territorial School. Traveled extensively through
North American Arctic regions, hunting and fishing. In
1932: appeared in "Igloo,' Universal. In 1934: "Eskimo,"
VIGM. In 1935: "The Last of the Pagans," MGM.
MALANDRINOS, ANDREA: Actor. In 1935: "The
Phanton Fiend," Olympic Pictures. In 1936: "The Amaz-
ing Quest," UA.
MALATESTA, FRED: Actor, b. Naples, Italy, April
18, 1889; h. 6 feet: dark eyes and dark hair; w. 188
pounds; e. Rome. Married and has one child. Patsy, 19;
hy. sailing, tennis, horseback riding, motoring. Has lived
In Rome, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Paris, Chicago, New
York, Los Angeles. Entered pictures in 1915. Appeared
in "Picture Brides," Allied, 1933; "What's Your Backet."
Mayfair. In 1935: "The Crusades," Paramount.
MALDACEA. NICOLA: Actor. In 1936: "H Ee Bur-
lone," Nuovo Mondo.
MALENA, LENA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MALEYEF, IGOR: Actor. In 1936: "Anna," Amklno.
MALI, GOERY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MALIKOFF. NIKOLAI
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MALITZ, FELIX: Business Executive. Was vice presi-
dent and general manager of former Pathe Freres, and
also managing director of old Electric Film Company,
which later became Pathe Exchange, Inc., of which he
was first vice president and general manager. Was forced
to leave position during World War as capital of Pathe
was entirely in the hands of French interests. Later he
imported German war films, and for several years was
In the exporting and importing of films. Became vice-
president and general manager of UFA Films, Inc., New
York. Resigned late in 1931. Now heads system of edJ-
catlon in phonetics.
MALLALIEU, AUBREY: Actor. In 1935: "Music Hath
Charms." Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Once
in a Million^" "A Star Fell from Heaven," "The Tenth
Patricia Gets Her
Silver Blaze," Julius
Man," ABP; "Where's Sally?'
Man," "Mayfair Melody," Warner;
Hagen; "Holiday's End," British & Dominions; "All
That Glitters," "Prison Breakers," Badlo; "His Lord-
ship," GB.
MALLARD, WILLIAM: General Counsel and Secre-
tary, Radio-Keith -Orpheum Corporation; b. New York
City. July 3, 1899; p. Mrs. S. M. Mallard: e. University
of Georgia (A.B.) and Columbia University (LL.B.); m.
Carrie Lou Born Mallard; has one son. Associated In
the practice of law with the firm of Cravath de Gersdorff.
Swalne and Wood, New York City, until his connection
with RKO in November of 1929.
MALLESON, MILES: Screen writer, dramatist, actor,
b. Croydon, England, May 25, 1888. B.A. Cambs. First
appearance stage 1911; most recent screen appearance
"Knight Without Armour," 1937 ; but now occupied
almost entirely writing. Recently prepared play: "Six
Men of Dorset"; films: dialogue "Rhodes of Africa,"
"Nine Days a Queen." GB; "Nell Gwyn," B & D;
script of "Lawrence of Arabia," London Films; "Action
for Slander," Victor Saville Prod.; "Victoria the Great,"
Wilcox.
MALLORY, BOOTS: Actress, b. New Orleans. La.;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; blond hair and blue-grey eyes; w. 120
pounds; p. John Henry Mallory and Myrtle Evans Mallory;
e. public schools of Mobile and was graduated from Ander-
son's Junior College; m. Bill Cagney, actor; hy. sketching
and writing. Appeared In George White's "Scandals"
and Zlegfeld's "Hot Cha." Under contract to Fox in
June, 1932. Appeared in 1932 in "Handle With Care,"
Fox; (1933) "Humanity," "Hello Sister," Fox, and in
many others, "Carnival Lady," Hollywood Film Exchange.
In 1935: "Sing Sing Nights," Monogram; "Powder Smoke
Range," RKO.
MALLORY. JAY: Writer. In 1936: wrote play.
Me Your Heart," WB.
'Give
KAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MALLORY,
Almanac.)
MALLOY, DORIS: Writer. Wrote screen plays of
"Gambling Lady," Warner; "Bondage," Fox; "Torch
Singer." Paramount; "Firebird," Warner; "Princess
O'Hara," Universal; and others. In 1931: collaborated on
story and wrote screen play "Mad Parade," Paramount.
In 1932: collaborated on screen play "Amateur Daddy,"
Fox. In 1933: collaborated on screen play "Bondage,"
Fox. Collaborated with Harry Clork on "Mr. Dynamite,"
Universal; "The Milky Way," Paramount; "Diamond Jim
Brady" (1935), Universal. In 1933 with Kathryn Scola
wrote story of "Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia. In
1934 wrote original and collaborated on adaptation of
"Gambling Lady," "I Am a Thief," WB. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Princess O'Hara," "His Night
Out." "Mr. Dynamite," also adaptation "Remember Last
Night?" Universal: collaborated on adaptation, "Diamond
Jim," Universal; collaborated on additional dialogue, "King
Solomon of Broadway," Universal. In 1936: collaborated
on screen play, "Too Many Parents," Paramount; "Two in
a Crowd," U. ; "Human Cargo," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: collaborated on screen play and dialogue "Outcast,"
Paramount.
MALNECK, MATT: Music. In 1935: "To Beat the
Band," RKO.
MALO, GINA: Actress, b. Cincinnati. Ohio. June 1,
1909; h. 5 feet 3% inches; married. Bomney Brent.
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MANAGEMENT
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Mai — Man
First appeared on stage In her home town. 1921. Played
in Paris and London, where her film work followed. She
appeared In "In a Monastery Garden," 1932, "Lily of
Killarney," 1933, both Twickenham; "Good-night Vienna,"
"One Magic Night," both 1932 for B and D; "King of
the Kitz." 1932. British Lion: "Waltz Time," 1933.
Gaumont-British; "Strike It Rich." 1933, British Lion.
In 1936: "Where There's a Will," GB.
MA LONE, MOLLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MALONE, RALPH: Actor. In 1936: "Woman Trap,"
Paramount.
MALONEY, BURKE: Motion picture editor. Press,
Asbury Park, N. J. b. Elmira. N. Y., Feb. 25, 1909;
p. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Maloney; e. St. Bonaventure
College, Allegany. N Y., and art school, Rochester, N. Y.
Married.
MALONEY. JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MALONEY. JOHN J.: Branch Manager, e. Mount Oal-
litzen Academy, Duquesnes University and St. Vincent's
College. Salesman, Famous Players, Pittsburgh. Sales-
man, Goldwyn. Became manager, 1923. When Metro
acquired Goldwyn, became resident manager for combined
company. 1925 became manager at Pittsburgh.
MALPASSUTI. VITTORIO: Manager, reediting depart-
ment, 20th Centujy-Fox Film, ltal£, b. Carbonara Scrivia.
Italy^ Sept. 22, 1S89; married; high school in Zurich
(Switzerland), commercial school in London. Assistant
manager, advertising department, Curriere della Sera. Ad-
vertising manager American Radiator Co., Milano. Editor.
"Decima Musa." Since 1921 with Fox Film Corp.,
translating into Italian all Fox Film features. Member
of writer association of Italy. Author of tour books of
poetry and of Official Prayer of Italian Aviation.
MALTBY. H. F.: Actor and writer, b. Ceres, South
Africa. Nov. 25, 1880; h. 6 ft.; wt. 238 pounds; very
little hair and blue eyes; m. Billie Joyce, actress. Two
years in London bank. Thirty years on stage; also suc-
cessful playwright. Wrote "Fifty-Flfty." released by
B. & D. under title "Just My Luck." Wrote dialogue
of these 1934 films: "Those Were the Days," "Britannia
of Billingsgate" (Gaumont). Appeared In "I Spy,"
(B.I. P.). Appeared in 1934 in "Those Were the Days."
"Freedom of the Seas," "Lost in the Legion" (B.I.P. ).
"Falling in Love" (Vogue Films), "Josser on the
Farm" (Fox-British), "The Morals of Marcus" (Twicken-
ham), "Emil and the Detectives" (Wainwright). In 1936:
"Where There's a Will," GB; "Calling the Tune," ABP;
"Trouble Ahead," Atlantic.
MALVAEZ, LUIS G.: General manager of publicity
and advertising, Cinematografica Latino Americana, S. A.
(CLASA). b. Mexico City, Mexico, March 7, 1888; p.
Spanish; e. Escuela Nacional Preparatoria, Mexico City;
married. Was newspaper editor and publisher, Mexico
City, then present position.
MALVERN. PAUL WILLIAM: Producer. Lone Star
Pioductions and Monogram Pictures, b. Portland. Ore.,
January 28, 1901; married; p. Sophie and Jake Malvern;
e. grade school. In theatrical business 22 years. All
major and independent studios as stunt man, 5 years;
assistant director, Thomas Productions, 1 year; assistant
director, Tec-Art, six months; assistant director and pro-
duction manager, Darmour Productions, 2 years; assistant
director, year and a half, and production manager, 2 years
for Trem Carr Pictures. In 1933 produced "Fighting
Texans," "Sagebush Trail," Monogram. In 1933 became
production head of Lone Star Productions, releasing
tnrough Monogram, and producing a series of eight John
Wayne westerns. Also produced "16 Fathoms Deep."
"Mystery Liner," "House of Mystery" and "Monte Carlo
Nights," Monogram features. During the 1934-35 season
produced 8 John Wayne westerns for Lone Star Productions
and supervised "The Hoosier Schoolmaster" and "Sing
Sing Nights," for Monogram; "Westward Ho." Republic.
In 1936: supervisor, "The Lawless Nineties," "King of
the Pecos," "The Lonely Trail," Republic; "Conflict,"
Universal.
MA LYON. EILY: Actress, r. n. Elly S. Lees-
Craston; b. London, England; h. 5 feet, 4 inches: chestnut
hair and grey eyes; w. 114 pounds; p. Agnes Thomas and
Harry Lees-Craston, mother professional; e. Clifton. Bris-
tol, England; Ursuline Convent, Fouron-le-Comte. Bel-
gium; e. music and home-making. On stage in London
and English provinces; Australia, Canada, California
(San Francisco and Los Angeles.) Pictures Include
"Lovers Courageous," "Wet Parade," "Night Court,"
"Rasputin," "Looking Forward," "Forsaking All Others,"
"Today We Live," "Vampires of Prague," "llie t*lame
Within." MGM; "Romance In Manhattan," (1934). "The
I^ittle Minister," (1934), "His Greatest Gamble," (1934).
RKO. "Llmehouse Nights," Paramount: "The Florentine
Dagger," "Stranded," Warner, 1935. "Great Expecta-
tions." Universal, 1934: "Nana." United Artists, 1935;
"Clive of India," "Les Miserables," UA-20th Century,
11!35; "The Flame Within," "A Tale of Two Cities,"
'Kind Lady," MGM; "The Melody Lingers On," UA-
Reliance. In 1936: "The Widow from Monte Carlo,"
Warner; "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "One Rainy After-
noon," UA; "Angel of Mercy," "Anthony Adverse,"
"Cain and Mabel," "Three Men on a Horse," "God's
Country and the Woman," WB; "Dracula's Daughter." U;
"The White Angel," FN; "A Woman Rebels," RKO-
Radio; "Career Woman," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MAMO: Actress. r. n. Mamo Clark; b. Honolulu,
Hawaii; h. 5 feet, 7 inches; brown hair and hazel eyes;
w 125 pounds; p. Joseph K. and May K. Clark, non-
professionals ; e. Sacred Heart Academy and University of
Southern California; hy. surf-boarding, horseback riding,
swimming. In 1935: "Mutiny on the Bounty," MGM.
MAMOULIAN. ROUBEN: Director. b. Tiflis. Cau
casus, near the border of Russia, October 8. 1898; e.
Lycee Montaigne. Paris and the University of Moscow,
specializing in law; h. 6 feet % Inch; dark brown hair,
yellow brown eyes; w. 168 pounds; hy. detective stories
and horseback riding. In 1920, went to London, did not
know a word of English when he arrived, but directed an
English play two years later; "The Beating on the Door '
was his first big production, although previously he had
taken charge of a group of Russian players in London;
George Eastman, president of Eastman Kodak Company,
brought him to Rochester, N. Y., to direct American
Opera Company In that city; three years with Eastman's
theatre directing grand opera, operettas, stage presenta-
tions; produced "Porgy" on Broadway, which was followed
by "Marco Millions," "Wings Over Europe," "Kongai,"
"Farewell to Arms" and "Applause." Signed to direct
for Paramount; went to Hollywood in 1931 and directed
"City Streets." "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." "Love Me
Tonight." In 1933: "Song of Songs," Para.; "Queen
Christina." MGM. In 1934: "We Live Again," UA. In
1935: "Becky Sharp," Pioneer-RKO. In 1936: "The Gay
Desperado," UA.
MANCKE, HARRY: Assistant director. In 1935: "The
Bride of Frankenstein," Universal.
MANDEL, IRVING W.: Dropped attorney practice to
enter motion pictures. State right distributor In 1920.
b. Chicago. July 18. 1893: e. graduate of University of
Illinois. Is President of Security Pictures. Inc.. Mono-
gram distributors in Illinois. Indiana and Wisconsin, and
maintains branches in these cities. Started In Chicago.
Officer of the Federation of Motion Picture Industry.
Member of executive committee and a director of Mono-
gram. Corporate name of Security Pictures, Inc.. changed
to Republic Pictures Corp. of Illinois. Republic franchise
holder for Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, with offices In
Chicago, Indianapolis and Milwaukee.
MANDEL. WILLIAM AND JOE: Actors. In 1932 33
in Vitaphone Big Star Comedies. In 1936: "Born to
Dance," MGM.
MANDELL. DANIEL: Film Editor. In 1933: "Coun-
sellor-at-Law," Universal. In 1934: "I'll Tell the
World," Universal. In 1935: "The Good Fairy," "Diamond
Jim," "King Solomon of Broadway," "His Night Out."
Universal. In 1936: "These Three." "Dodsworth." UA.
In 1937: "You Only Live Once," UA.
MANDER. MILES: Director. Writer. Actor, b. Wol-
verhampton, England, May 14, 1888; h. 6 feet; fair hair,
gray eyes. Directed and wrote film originals; at various
times was theatre manager and film renter; turned to
production In 1919. On screen: "The Firstborn," which
he also wrote and directed: "The Physician." sllents.
Talkers: "Loose Ends" (1930), B.I.P. : "The Missing
Rembrandt" (1931). Twickenham. In 1932: "Lily Chris-
tine," Paramount-British, and "That Night In London,"
London Films. In 1933 appeared In "Don Quixote,"
British-United Artists; "Bitter Sweet," "The Private
Life of Henry VIII," United Artists-London Films. 1934:
"The Queen's Affaire." B. & D. : "The Four Masked
men," Twickenham: "The Battle," English version of
French film. In 1935: collaborated on adaptation and
directed "The Morals of Marcus," Twickenham; collaborated
on screen play, "The Phantom Fiend," Olympic; appeared
in "Here's to Romance," 20th Century-Pox; appeared In
"The Three Musketeers." RKO. In 1936: appeared in
"Lloyds of London," directed "The Flying Doctor," 20th
Century-Fox.
MANDIA, RICARDO: Actor. In 1937: "On the
Avenue." 20th Cent.-Fox.
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MANDLEY, PERCY S.: Writer. In 1935: story "Eight
Bells, " Columbia.
MANDY, JERRY: Actor. Appeared in "The Sap"
(1929), Warner Bros.; "Love, Live and Laugh" (1929),
Fox. In 1933 he appeared In "Strange People," for
Chesterfield. In 1935: "The Bride Comes Home," Para-
mount. In 1936: "King of Burlesque," 20th Century-Fox.
MANERO, ANTONIO: General motion picture interests.
b. iVIexipo City. Mexico, Nov. 24. 1890; e. schools of
Mexico City and National University of Mexico. Banker,
congressman and in diplomatic service. Distributor and
producer.
MANES. GINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MANFRE, JOSEPH T. : Branch manager, b. Kansas
City. Jan. 23, 1S99. Started In 1916 with Fox Film in
Kansas City, later transferred to Oklahoma City and Sail
Lake City exchanges. Left Fox in Sept., 1922. to join
Paramount in Kansas City, progressively in booking depart-
iiicnt and in charge of city sales, and in 1932 was appointed
branch manager.
MANGAN, FRANCIS A.: Executive, managing director
of Francis A. Mangan Productions, Ltd., London, b.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on February 17, 1888; parents,
John and Anna Mangan. e. public school. Wyoming
Seminary and Holy Cross College. Studied medicine at
college, but did not finish course. StartSd with Marcus
Loev/ in 1909; organized Photoplay Theatre Company in
1912, with S. L. Rothafel, 1913-14; subsequently op-
erated Cumberland Theatre, Brooklyn and the Dyckman
and Crescent in New York City and opened the Rio on
Upper Broadway. In 1925, opened the Capitol, Chicago
and conducted it until Jan., 1926; at that date went to
London to assist in launching Plaza Theatre in Piccadilly
Circus for Paramount. Since that date has arranged the
opening shows of all Paramount theatres throughout
Europe; inaugurated the Rex Theatre in Paris. Used in
stage productions such stars as .Teanette MacDonald.
Ramon Novarro, Pola Negri. Mary Garden and tne com-
poser Johan Strauss. Established own organization in
London, 1935. In 1936: musical sequence in "A Star Falls
from Heaven," I!IP; "Midnight Vanities," floor production
at Grosvenor House, London, March to June, 1936.
MANGEAN'S INTERNATIONALS: Acrobatics. In 1936:
Vitapbone short product.
MANGHAJVI. JOHN W., JR.: President, Southern Film
Exchanges. Inc. b. Griffin, Ga., March 16, 1896; p. John
W. and Olive B. Mangham; e. three years Georgia Tech..
then army; married. Appointed branch manager Enterprise
in 1921 under W. K. Jenkins. Division manager with
Enterprise six years, then appointed branch manager Arthur
C. Bromherg Attractions. Atlanta. Remained two years,
then accepted branch mapagershlp Liberty Specialty Film
Company, handling Columbia and other State Right prod-
ucts. Liberty Specialty was taken over by Columbia. Re-
mained seven months afterwards, then went with Tiffany
Productions as branch manager. Remained until Tiffany
was taken over by Educational, then returned to Arthur C.
Bromber^ Attractions as sales manager and manager of
-Atlanta offices. Remained with Bromberg and Republic for
six years, resigning Dec. 12. 1936 to organize the Southern
Film Exchanges, Inc., to handle Independent product for
the nine Southeastern states establishing offices In Atlanta.
Charlotte, New Orleans and Memphij.
MANHATTANITES: Novelty singing trio. In 1936:
Universal short product.
MANHEIM. N. L. : Was export manager Universal Pic-
tures Corporation, b. Syracuse, New York, March 2, 1890;
married and has one son; lives at New Rochelle. With
the Shiiherts five years before the World War. Since
then, with Universal as salesman, assistant general sales
manager, short product manager, general service manager,
and for 14 years was general manager of the foreign
department.
MANHEIMER, RAE: President, The Film Exchange,
Inc., 729 7th Ave., New York City; b. Russia; m. widow
of E. S. Manhelmer, film pioneer; e. tutored privately by
Columbia professor. Has been operating The Film
Exchange. Inc., for seven years with assistance of Harvey
Pergament.
MANKIEWICZ, ERNA: Writer, b. New York City;
e. Hunter College In New York. University of Berlin and
University of Paris. Instructor in French at the Monroe
high school In New York; wrote for such magazines as
Life. Judge and various eastern newspapers. Went to
Hollywood and was placed under contract to Paramount,
writing originals, dialogue and adaptations.
MANKIEWICZ, HERMAN J.: Writer, b. New York
City, November 7. 1897; e. Harry Hillman Ac"demy,
Columbia University and University of Berlin; h. 5 feet
10 inches; w. 170 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes. After
graduation went to work as a reporter on the New York
Tribune; served in the World War and then took charge of
(he American Red Cross news service In Paris; Berlin
correspondent for Chicago Tribune for two years; returned
to New York and joined editorial staff of the World; then
dramatic editor of New York Times; was first dramatic
editor of the New Yorker. Went to Hollywood in 1926
to write screen story for Lon Chaney, "The Road to
Mandalay," and then joined Paramount as a title writer;
turned to story construction and dialogue writing; screen
play, "Ladies' Man," "Dancers in the Dark," wrote origi-
nal story and dialogue for "The Man I Love," adaptation
and dialogue for "The Dummy," "Men Are Like That";
dialogue for "Thunderbolt"; adaptation of "The Vaga-
bond King," "Ladies Love Brutes," "Only Saps Work,"
"True to the Navy," "Love Among the Millionaires,"
"June Moon," "Man of the World," "The Lost Squadron,"
"Girl Crazy." Left Paramount late 1932. In 1933: "Dinner
at Eight," "Another Language." MGM; with Norman
Krasna on "Meet the Baron." MGM. In 1934: screen play
of "The Show-off," "SUjjuboul Quest," MGM. In 1935:
screen play, "After Office Hours^" "Escapade," "It's in
the Air," MGM. In 1936: dialogue "Love in Exile,"
General. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "John
Meade's Woman," Paramount.
MANKIEWICZ, JOSEPH L.: Writer. b. Wilkes-
Barre, Pa.; e. Columbia University, New York City; h.
5 feet 10 Inches; w. 175 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes.
Went to Berlin as assistant correspondent for Chicago
Tribune; to Ufa in Berlin translating subtitles Into Eng-
lish for release In England and U. S. Returned to
America in 1929 and went to Hollywood to join his
brother, Herman, on the writing staff at Paramount;
titled six pictures in eight weeks; they were "The
Dummy," "Close Harmony," "Studio Murder Mystery,"
"Thunderbolt," "The Man I Love," and "The Jfysterlous
Dr. Fu Manchu"; titled "Dangerous Curves"; wrote
dialogue for "Fast Company"; 1930-31 worked on follow-
ing screen plays: "Slightly Scarlet," "The Social Lion,"
"Only Saps Work," "The Gang Buster," "Finn and
Hattle," "June Moon," "Skippy," and "Queen of Holly-
wood." "Sooky," Paramount. In 1932: "This Reckless
Age." "Sky Bride." "Million Dollar Legs," "If I Had
a Million." In 1933: "Diplomaniacs." "Emergency Call."
Radio; "Too Much Harmony," Paramount; with William
Cameron Menzies on "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount.
In 1934: collaborated on screen play of "Manhattan Melo-
drama" and "Forsaking All Others." MGM. In 1935:
with Oliver H. P. Garrett won Academy award of best
original of 1934 for authoring of "Manhattan Melodrama."
In 1935: screen play. "I Live My Life," "After Office
Hours," MGM; "Redheads on Parade." Fox. In 1936:
produced "Three Godfathers," "Fury," "The Gorgeous
Hussy." "Love on the Run." MGM.
MANN, BERTHA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MANN, EDITH: Dancer. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
MANN, FERDINAND JOSEPH: Film critic. Daily
News, Burlington, Vt. ; b. Hoboken, N. J.. April 27, 1906;
e. Middlebury College. Middlebury. Vt.. B. S. and Colum
bia School of Journalism; married. Legitimate and mo-
tion picture reviewer for Burlington Daily News; editorial
assistant and feature writer for Middlebury Register. Vt. ;
associate and radio editor of Science and Invention Maga-
zine, and Mechanics and Handicraft Magazine.
MANN, HANK: Actor, r. n. David W. Lleberman;
b. New York City; h. 6 feet 8 inches; dark hair and
eyes; w. 160 pounds; e. In New York City; ra. Kae Max.
non-professional. No stage experience. On screen In
"The Patent Leather Kid." "The Donovan Affair." "Lady
Bird." "When Danger Calls." "Broariwav After Mid-
night," "Garden of Eden," "Wings of the Storm," "Mor-
gan's Last Raid." "Paid to Love" and "Smile, Brother,
Smile." Freelance player in 1929, In 1930 In "Arizona
Kid," Fox; "Sinner's Holiday." Warner Bros. In 1933
appeared in "Smoky," Fox. In 1935: "The Devil Is a
Woman," "The Big Broadcast of 1936." Paramount;
Vitaphone short product. In 1936: "Call of the Prairie."
"Preview Murder Mystery," Paramount; Charlie (Chaplin's
'■Modern Times," UA.
MANN. HELEN:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MANN, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MANN, MARGARET: Actress, b. Aberdeen, Scotland,
April 4, 1868; h. 5 feet 4% inches; white hair and gray
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. non-professionals; married non-
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professional. No stage experience. On screen in "Heart
of Humanity," "Once to Every Woman," "Tiie Rigtit
to Happiness," "The Call of Home," all for Universal;
"Four Sons." "Queen Victoria," for Warner Bros. Plays
mother parts, and at present is a freelance player. Was
in "The River" (1929), Fox. In 1934: "Beloved," Uni-
versal; "I Hate Women," Goldsmith. In 1936: "Conflict,"
Universal.
MANN, NED H.: Director, b. Bedkey, Ind., 1893;
e. St. Louis; studied art at Washington University, St.
Louis. Professional auto racer and roller skater. Actor
and director on stage. Entered motion picture 17 years
ago as an actor; then technical departments of production;
handled special photographic effects on "Thief of Bagdad"
and directed "Hollywood Angels." In 1933: special effects
director. "The Deluge." Radio. In 1936: special effects,
"The Ghost Goes West," "Things to Come," "The Man
Who Could Work Miracles," UA. In 1937: "Thunder in
the City," Columbia; "Dark Journey," UA.
MANNERS, DAVID: Actor, r. n. Rauff Acklon; b.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 30, 1902; h. 6 feet; brown
hair and green eyes; w. 169 pounds; p. Lillian and George
M. Acklom, non-professionals; e. Windsor grammar school.
Nova Scotia, private schools and Trinity high school in
New York; non -professional; hy. writing plays, sports,
riding and swimming. Had stage experience with the
Theatre Guild in New York and Little theatre in Toronto.
Entered pictures in 1929 to play Raleigh in "Journey's
End" for Tiffany. Contract with First National followed.
Other pictures are "The Truth About Youth," "Kismet,"
"Mother's Cry," "Dracula," "The Ruling Passion,"
"Right to Love," "The Miracle Woman," "Last Flight,"
"Greeks Had a Word for Them," "Lady with a Past";
(1932) "Crooners," First National; "The Death Kiss."
World Wide; (1933) "Warrior's Husband," Fox; "The
Girl in 419," "Torch Singer," Paramount; "The Devil's
in Love." Fox: "Roman Scandals," United Artists. In
1934: "The Black Cat," Universal: "The Great Flirta-
tion." Paramount: "The Moonstone." Monogram. In 1935-
"The Perfect Clue," Majestic; "The Mystery of Edwin
Drood," Universal; "Jalna." RKO. In 1936: "Hearts in
Bondage." Republic; "A Woman Rebels," RKO-Badio.
MANNERS, J. HARTLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
MANNERS, MARCIA: Actress. b. North Adams.
Mass. ; e. North Adams, and studied music in Paris and
Italy; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 112 pounds; brown hair and
blue eyes. Toured with an Italian opera company as
"Mimi" in "La Boheme." Returned to New York in
musical productions and took a test at Paramount New
York studios. Signed by Paramount.
MANNHEIM. LUCIE: Actress. In 1935: "The 39
Steps," Gaumont-British. In 1936: "East Meets West,"
GB.
MANNING, AILEEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MANNING, AMBROSE: Actor. In 1936: "The Song
of Freedom," British Lion.
MANNING, BRUCE: Writer. Was newspaper man-
feature writer, copy reader, police reporter, editor, sport.'!
writer, political writer, motion picture critic, and sometimes
one-man staff on small weekly. Beginning in 1930 wrote
series of four murder mystery books with Gwen Brlstow,
"The Guttenberg Murders." "Two And Two Make Twentv-
Two." "The Mardi Gras IMurders." and "The Invisible
Host," produced on the stage bv A. H. Woods and on the
screen by Columbia as "The Ninth Guest." Wrote "The
Rest Man Wins." Universal, with whom he was associated:
collaborated on "Private Scandal," Paramount. In 193.t:
novel. "Party Wire": "Eight Bells," "Grand Exit."
r'olumhia. In 1936: collaborated on screen nlay. "The
Lone Wolf Returns." "Roaming Lady." "The Devil's
Squadron," "Meet Nero Wolfe," Columbia.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MANNING, DR. PH.
-Mmanac.)
MANNING, FRED E.: Transportation manager. Repub-
lic Studio, North Hollyn'ood. California, b. Los Angeles,
Cal.. August 1, 1893; married: p. Edward Manning: e.
grammar school. Automobile industry. Started ITniversal
studio transportation manager 1922. With Republic studio
since February, 1937.
MANNING, H. V.: Manning and Wink Circuit,
Etowah. Tenn. ; b. Marietta. Cobb County, Oa. : .Tan. 2.S.
1SS2: p. George M. and Kate Manning: e. grammar
Rchnol; married. Opened first theatre. Little Gem.
Marietta. Ga.. Sent. 1. 1910: partnership with Wink
formed 1912. opening Crescent Theatre, Dalton, Ga. Gem
Theatre. Calhoun, Ga., 1913; bought Strand Theatre.
Athens, Tenn., 1915; opened new theatre In Etowah, Tenn.,
1917, and erected Grand Theatre, Cartersville, 1924. All
theatres controlled by Manning and Wink Circuit.
MANNING, HOPE: Actress. In 1937: "Two Wise
Maids." Republic.
MANNIX. EDWARD J.: Producer at MGM studiot;
b. Fort Lee, N. J. ; e. Fort Lee and Hackensack, N. J.
Connected with theatrical profession for five years as
manager of eastern shows and for fourteen consecutive
seasons as manager of Palisades Park. Entered pictures
in 1916. affiliated with Allan Dwan; general connections
and association with Jos. and Nicholas Schenct Follow-
ing merger of old Metro, Goldwyn and Mayer, became
financial comptroller and assistant to Irving G. Thalberg,
later general manager of MGM Studios. In 1936: "The
Devil Doll," MGM.
MANNON, ALFRED T.: Producer, b. Philadelphia,
Pa., December 22, 1897; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair
and eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. May Reiff and George Henry
Mannon, non-professionals; e. Stuyvesant high school. New
York City, and Columbia college school of architecture;
m. Marion R. Hlckson, non-professional. Production
executive and president and treasurer of Republic Studios,
Inc., reorganized from the Tec-Art Studios. In 1930
supervised for the Van Beuren Corp., Tom Terriss ir, the
Vagabond Adventure Series. In 1931 produced the six
Howard Jones "Football for the Fan" reels, and the
■•STAR, the Voice of Hollywood" Series for Educational
lelease. In 1931-32 produced five features, among them
being "Cross Examination," "Convicted," "They Never
Come Back" and four Harry Carey westerns. In 1936:
directed "I Was a Captive of Nazi Germany," Malvina.
MANNORS, SHEILA: Actress, b. Santa Barbara.
Cal. ; e. Los Angeles, Cal. ; hy. sports. Played In San
Francisco stock companies, then with Pasadena Community
Players. Appeared on screen in "Daddy Long Legs."
Since in many westerns. Including "Wolves of (jatclaw."
Columbia. In 1935: "Behind the Evidence," Columbia;
"Westward Ho," Republic: "Moonlight on the Prairie,"
Warner.
MANSELL. WM. G.: Manager, Vitagraph, Inc.. 122i
Vine Street, Philadelphia; b. Philadelphia, Pa., April IS,
1S98; e. high school; married.
MANSFIELD, DUNCAN: Director. Grand National,
ii. F. Zeldman Productions, b. Birmingham, Ala.. Sept.
17, 1.S97 : m. Helen Kolb; e. Branham & Hughes Military
School, Spring Hill. Tenn. Started with Thos. H. Incc,
1914. With Selznick 1919; Schenck, 1921; Inspiration
Pictures. 1922. Two years in Italy working on "White
Sister" and "Romola." With Paramount, 1924; B & D.
two years; United Artists, 1931. Edited original "Tol'able
David." "White Sister," "Front Page," "Rain." In
1934-35 screen play, "Oh Promise Me," U; co-directed
".■^long Came Love," Para. (1936). In 1937: directed
"Girl Loves Boy." "Sweetheart of the Navy," B. F.
Zeldman productions for Grand National.
MANSFIELD, MARIAN: Singer and actress. b
Kansas City, Mo.; h. 5 feet, 2 Inches; dark brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 105 pounds; p. father, one time at-
torney general of Missouri- e. public grade school, con-
vent for three years, and Holton Arms finishing school,
Washington, D. C three years. Had some experience in
.stock in Kansas City. Sang on radio in Kansas City, then
went to Los Angeles, on radio programs. Signed by Para-
mount, and appeared in 10.'!4 in Paramount's "Here Is
Jly Heart" ; in 1935 in "Love In Bloom," Paramount.
MANSFIELD, VICTOR: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "Here Comes the Band," MGM.
MANTZKE. FRANK: Branch Manager, Universal,
Minneapolis, Minn,; b. Freeport, 111., January 19, 1894:
married; e. Freeport High School. H.vpnotlst on the road,
playing big time as professor. Manager, Mutual Film and
Robertson-Cole, 6 years; district manager. American Re-
leasing Co., 2 years, Chicago: manager. Fox Film, Okla-
homa City and Minneapolis, 3 years. Two years as Twin
City salesman, RKO, Minneapolis office. Became Uni-
versal's Minneapolis manager.
MAPES. HOWARD: Independent distributor. Operates
the Star Film Exchange. Portland, Ore., as well as a pre-
view room along Film Row. Represents Far West Ex-
changes. Portland, Ore.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MAPLE, AUDREY:
Almanac.)
MAPLE, CHRISTINE: Actress. In 1936: "A Man
Betrayed." Republic.
MAPLE LEAF TRIO: Singers. In 1937: Universal
short product.
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J. CARROL NAISH
MANAGEMENT
WILLIAM STEPHENS
ROBIN HOOD OF EL DORADO
(MGM)
CAPTAIN BLOOD
(Warner Bros.)
ANTHONY ADVERSE
(Warners)
CHARLIE CHAN AT THE CIRCUS
(Fox)
RAMONA
(Fox)
CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
(Warner Bros.)
THINK FAST, MR. MOTO
(Fox)
WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE
(RKO)
MOONLIGHT MURDER
(MGM)
SONG OF THE CITY
(MGM)
BORDER CAFE
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MARAFIOTI. P. MARIO, DR.: Voice Supervisor and
Coach, formerly under long contract to MGM. b. Italy;
6. UniTersity of Naples. Was first associated witli Met-
ropolitan Opera Company as throat specialist, then as vocal
instructor. Lectured at Columbia University and at Car-
negie Hall. Went to Columbia Studio as voice supervisor
and coached Grace Moore for films.
HARAN, FRANCISCO: Actor. In 1935: "Storm Over
the Andes," Universal; "The Melody Lingers On," UA-
Heliance. In 1936: "Down to the Sea," Republic.
MARBE, FAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MARBURGH, BERTRAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARCELLO, A. ALFRED: Drama editor, News-
Tribune. Providence, R. I.; b. Providence, R. I., April
19, 1904; p. Luigi Marcello; e. public schools, Bryant
College; married. Publicity eastern dailies; syndicate and
magazine writer, also Providence correspondent for Variety
last nine years. Member of Democratic State Speakers
Bureau, and president of Italo-American Democratic
League of Rhode Island, chiefly professional men. With
News-Tribune 14 years; started theatre reviewing ten years
ago. Drama editor, also motion picture editor since 19;'>1.
MARCH, FREDRIC: Actor. r. n. Frederic Ernest
Mclntyre Bickel. b. Racine, Wis.^ August 31, 1897:
h. 5 feet, 11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 165
pounds; e. Racine high school and the University of
Wisconsin; m. Florence Eldridge; hy. horseback riding,
tennis and swimming. His first appearance on the stage
was at the Belasco theatre in New York City to play a
part in "Deburan," produced by David Belasco. Thlt
was in November, 1920. Under contract with the New
York Theatre Guild and William A. Brady. Then he
traveled west in stock and refused film offers until the
advent of talking pictures. Shortly after his arrival In
Los Angeles In the autumn of 1928 to play in "The Boyal
Family," he was offered the part of Trumbell Meredith
in Paramount's all-talking picture, "The Dummy," which
he accepted. Some of the stage plays in which he has
been featured are: "Shavings," "The Law Breaker,"
"Tarnish," "The Wild Party," "Puppets," "The Half-
caste," "The Devil in the Cheese," "Saturday's Children,"
"Lilllom" and "The Royal Family." On the screen In
1929 in "Jealousy," "The Marriage Playground," Para-
mount: "Footlights and Fools," First National; "Paris
Bound." Pathe; "The Studio Murder Case," Paramount;
In 1930 in "Ladles Love Brutes," "Paramount on Parade,"
"Sarah and Son," "True to the Navy," "Manslaughter,"
all Paramounts; "Laughter," "Boyal Family of Broad-
way," "Honor Among Lovers," "Night Angel," "My
Sin," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Strangers In Love";
(1932) "Merrily We Go To Hell," "Sign of the Cross,"
for Paramount; "Smilln' Through," MGM: (1933) "To-
night is Ours," "Eagle and the Hawk," "Design for
Living" and "Death Takes a Holiday," Paramount. In
1934: "The Affairs of Cellini." "We Live Again." United
Artists. "All of Me," "Good Dame," Paramount: "The
Barretts of Wimpole Street," MGM. In 1935: "Les Mls-
erables." "The Dark Angel," United Artists; "Anna
Karenina." MGM. In 1936: "Mary of Scotland," RKO;
"Anthony Adverse." WB ; "The Road to Glory," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "A Star Is Born," UA.
MARCH, JOSEPH MONCURE: Writer. b. New
York City, July 27, 1899; e. Lawrencevllle Prep School
and Amherst College, specializing in English, ancient
Greek, receiving A.B. degree; h. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 154
pounds; brown eyes, black hair; hy. tennis, boxing and
swimming. Was a special feature writer. New York
Times, managing editor of The New Yorker; author of
"The Wild Party," "The Set Up." Entered picture
business in June, 1929, when he signed an MGM contract
as a writer: "Hell's Angels," Caddo; "Journey's End,"
Tiffany; "Civilian Clothes," Paramount; "Finn and
Hattle Abroad," "The Man from Wyoming." Paramount.
In 1932: "Sky Devils," United Artists; "Madame But-
terfly," "Hot Saturday," Paramount. In 1933: "Jennie
Gerhardt." Paramount. In 1933 collaborated on screen
play. "Hoopla," Fox. In 1934: collaborated with .Jose-
phine Lovett on the screen play of "Two Alone," RKO;
".Jealousy," Columbia; "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round."
UA. In 1935: collaborated on "Let 'Em Have It," UA-
Reliance. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Hideaway
Girl," wrote screen play "And Sudden Death," Paramount.
MARCH, LAURIE: Theatre editor, Times-Press, Akron,
Ohio. r. n. Mary Jane Lauritzen; b. Akron, Oct. 31.
1913; p. John C. Lauritzen and Jessie Leigh Brewster;
e. graduate Cuyahoga Falls High School, 1930; single.
Entered reference department of Akron Times-Press in
March, 1936. Became theatre editor in April, 1936.
MARCH, NADINE: Actress. In 1935: "It's a Bet,"
BIP. In 1936: "Once In a Million," ABP.
MARCH, OLIVER: Cameraman. In 1936: "The Great
Ziegfeld." MGM.
MARCH, VERA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MARCIN, MAX: Director and Writer, b. New York
City; e. College of the City of New York, specializing
in classical literature. First job was cub reporter for
New York World; ten years working as newspaperman in
New York; sold a few Action stories to national maga-
zines; left the press and devoted his time to freelance
writing; author for years with short stories and serials;
tried his hand at plays and wrote many Broadway suc-
cesses, among them: "The House of Glass," "Cheating
Cheaters," "See My Lawyer," "Here Comes the Bride,"
"The Eyes of Youth." "The Woman In Room 13."
"Silence," "Three Live Ghosts" and "Humbug." Went
to Hollywood and wrote screen adaptations for "Rough-
house Rosie" and "The Man of the Forest" for Paramount;
returned to New York and was brought back to Holly-
wood by United Artists to assist in filming his play,
"Three Live Ghosts"; Paramount signed him to write
dialogue and adaptation of "Facing the Law," for Wil-
liam Powell; 1930-31 wrote "The Big Fight," James
Cruze: "Derelict," "Scandal Sheet" and "City Streets,"
".Shadow of the Law," Paramount; screen play "Be Your-
self," United Artists; wrote and directed "The Lawyer's
Secret";, co-directed "Confessions of a Co-Ed"; wrote
and co-directed "Silence." In 1932: "Strange Case of
(Mara Deane," Paramount. In 1933: "Gambling Ship,"
"King of the Jungle," Paramount. In 1934: directed and
wrote story of "The Love Captive," Universal. In 1935:
follaborated on screen play "The Last Outpost," Paramount.
In 193C: production associate, "Three Live Gtiosts," MGM;
wrote screen story and collaborated on screen play "The
Jungle Princess," Paramount.
MARCO: Producer, in association with Fanchon. also
in theatre operation in St. Louis territory.
MARCUS, BEN C: Branch Manager, Columbia Pic-
tures Corporation, Kansas City, Mo. b. Barron, Wis..
March 10. 1904; married; e. SlinneapoUs public schools;
University of Minnesota. Joined Educational Film Ex-
change, Minneapolis, as poster boy, 1922; joined FBO,
assistant booker, 1923; then booker, 1924; office manager,
Omaha exchange, 1925. Transferred to Minneapolis as
office manager, FBO, 1926. Resigned from FBO, Novem-
ber 5, 1927, to open Columbia exchange In Minneapolis.
Sept. 30. 1935. transferred to Omaha. Transferred to
Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 19, 1936.
MARCUS, GENE: Branch manager. Allied Pictures,
Salt Lake City, Utah; b. Philadelphia, Pa,; p. Mr. and
Mrs. E. A. Marcus; e. public school: married. In theatre
business since youth. Has had private Independent ex-
changes in Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh and Salt
Lake City.
MARCUS, JAMES: Actor, b. New York City, January
21, 1868; h. 6 feet 3 inches; brown hair and gray eyes;
w. 240 pounds: p. Georgine Holmstead and James A.
Marcus, non-professionals; e. New York City and private
school in Connecticut; m. Lillian Hathaway, professional:
hy. his home. Stage experience covering a period of 40
years and has appeared in "The Man of the Hour" and
"The Cub" and with Halbert Flynn in "Romance of the
World." On screen since 1915 appearing in "The Iron
Horse," "Scaramouche," "Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
"Rain" and "Revenge," "Evangeline" (1929), United
Artists: "Captain of the Guard" (1930), Universal. In
1933: "The Lone Avenger," World Wide; "Strawberry
Roan," Universal. In 1934: "Honor of the Range," Uni-
versal. In 1936: "The Lonely Trail," Republic.
MARCUS. LEE: Assistant production manager. RKO.
b. Buffalo, New York, December 7, 189.'?; e. public school
and high school in Buffalo. Four years general contracting;
in the Army for 26 months; and in the motion picture busi-
ness for sixteen years. Was vice-president of RKO Radio
Pictures when selected as president of RKO Pathe; later
transferred to liaison officer between East and West coasts,
resigning in 1933. In 1934: produced "Lightning Strikes
Twice," RKO. In 1935: "The Nitwits." "The Rain-
makers," RKO. In 1936: "Love On a Bet," "Silly
Billies," "Second Wife," RKO short product; associate
producer "Grand Jury." "Mummy's Boys," RKO-Radio.
In 1937: produced "We're On the Jury." RKO-Radio.
MARCUS, LOUIS: Paramount Operating Partner. Salt
Lake City, and Mayor. Built up his own independent
circuit througliout Utah and Idaho and sold it to Publix
about 1928. Following the Paramount bankruptcy, en-
tered into deal with Paramount trustees to take over
operation of his former houses on partnership basis. Was
distributor of films In Intermountain states for Famous
Players Lasky, Marcus being the original franchise holder
when they started business in Salt Lake. Houses In-
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elude: Paramount, Provo; Capitol, Paramount. Victory,
Salt Lake; Idaho and Orpheum, Twin Falls, Idaho.
MARCUS, MANNIE: Owner and general manager of
theatre circuit In Indiana, b. Cincinnati, Ohio: e. col-
lege; married. Operator of theatres in New York. Pitts-
burgh. Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis. Headquarters
in Fort Waj-nc.
WARDEN, ADRIENNE: Actress. In 1936: "13 Hours
By Air." "F Man," Paramount; "Star for a Night,"
:;Oth Cent. -Fox.
MARDEN, MABEL: (Sec 1936-37 Motion I'icture
Almanac.)
MAREN, LEW: Former Publicity Director, Hal Roach
Studios. Culver City. Cal. : b. Italy. March 9. 1898;
married; e. assistant librarian. New York Public Library;
Columbia UnlTersity. Newspaperman, magazine editor.
World War veteran, assistant librarian. Publicity and
advertising, Selznick Pictures and Warner Brothers;
director of publicity, Warner Brothers Studios: Sam Gold-
wyn Productions; MGM's "Ben Hur" in Italy; BKO
Theatre. Los Angeles. Exploitation, United Artists; Cos-
mopolitan Productions; RKO Studio representative.
MARETSKAYA, V.
Ists." Amkino.
MARETTE, JACQUES: Engineer of Arts and Manu-
factures. Consultant Engineer: b. Paris. France. June 22.
1881 : married and has three children : e. Central School
of Arts and Manufacture. 1906. entered Cie. Generale
des Phonographes. Cinematographes et Appareils de Pre-
cison. as engineer; then Societe Pathe Cinema. 1908, chief
engineer of Pathe Cinema. 1919, technical director of
Pathe Cinema. 1928. director of technical administration
of Pathe Cinema. 1931, engineering consultant of several
organizations. Administrator of the Societe d'Enregist-
rement Sonore, 9 Rue de Panlhien, Paris. Chef d'Escadron
Player. In 1937: "Kevolution-
de Reserve d' Artillieric; Legion d'Honnour, Croix do
Guerre.
MARGETSON, ARTHUR: Actor.
"The Great Defender," BIP. In
Spark," GB; "Music Hath Charms,"
Associated British Pictures. In 1936:
"Juggernaut," Twickenham. In 1937:
In 1934 appeared In
1935: "The Divine
'I Give My Heart,"
"Broken Blossoms."
"Pagliaccl," UA.
MARGO: Dancer and actress, b. Mexico City. Mexico;
h. 5 feet, 4 inches; blonde hair and dark eyes: w. 110
pounds; p. Dr. and Senora Amedio Bolado. Began danc-
ing at age of six. Lived In Spain for several years with
her parents, then came to New York. Entertained at
Agua Caliente, then at Cocoanut Grove, Ambassador Hotel.
Los Angeles. Family moved back to New York, where she
was popular at Hotel Waldorf-Astoria. George Raft tool"
her for dance-partner at the Paramount Theatre. Ap-
peared in "Crime Without Passion," Hecht and MacArthur,
then signed by Paramount. Appeared in "Rumba." Para-
mount. In 1935: "The Robin Hood of El Dorado." MGM.
In 1936: "Winterset," "Lost Horizon," Columbia.
MARGOLIES, ALBERT: Director of Publicity, Gaumont-
Kritish; b. New York City. Feb. 4. 1903: m. Lily Y. Fish;
c. Yale, N. Y. TJ., Law. Entered motion picture industry
from newspaper work in 1928 as assistant publicity director
for Roxy. Publicity, Fox Theatres. Director of publicity
and advertising. Roxy Theatre. Publicity and advertising.
Fox Film. Publicity Manager, United Artists. Then
present post.
MARGOLIS, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
M ARGON, CLARENCE C: General manager for Colum-
bia in South America; b. New York City. June 16, 1890;
e. graduated from New York University. 1917. Secretary,
Government of Panama Canal. 1914-1921. Connected with
Paramount Pictures in various capacities. 1921-1932. be-
coming sales manager of Spanish division in New York.
In 19.')2 to Columbia.
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MARI, GEORGE: Actor. In 1935: "The Eagle's
Biocd," Paramount.
MARIAN, EDNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARICLE, LEONA: Actress, b. Wichita Falls, Texas;
e. public scliools. and Texas State College; h. 5 ft. 7 In.;
w. 130 lbs. ; brown hair and eyes. Appeared on stage.
In 1935: "O'Shaughnessey's Boy." MGM. In 1936:
"Theodora Goes Wild," Columbia. In 1937: "Women of
Glamour," Columbia.
MARIE. BABY ROSE: Actress, r. n. Rose Curley.
Child prodigy of radio and vaudeville. Father is Frank
Curley, professional. In 1933 appeared In "International
House," Paramount. In 1936: Universal short product.
MARIEVSKY, JOSEPH: Actor. In 1936: "Three God-
fathers," MGM.
MARIN, EDWIN L.: Director, b. Jersey City, N. J..
February 21, 1899; h. 5 feet 10% inches; w. 170 pounds;
blue -gray eyes, brown hair; married. e. University of
Pennsylvania. Started as assistant cameraman with
Famous Players-Lasky ; then with TiCfany first as second
assistant and then as assistant director; worked for Mae
Murray, Robert Leonard and M. H. Hoflfman; with Robert
Kane of First National; then as assistant director. First
National. Assistant director, "Shanghai Express," Para-
mount; "The Last Mile," "False Faces," Tiffany; and
in 1933 became director for KBS; "The Death Kiss"
made for World Wide, was first solo picture, then "A
Study in Scarlet," Fox-World Wide; "The Avenger" and
"The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram. In 1934j
"Bombay Mall," "The Crosby Case." "Affairs of a Gentle-
man," Universal: "Paris Interlude," MGM. In 1935: "The
Casino Murder Case," MGM; "Pursuit," MGM. In 1936:
"The Garden Murder Case," "Sworn Enemy," "Moonlight
Murder." "Speed," MGM; "I'd Give My Life," Para-
mount; "AH-American Chump," MGM. In 1937: directed
"Man of the People," MGM.
MARIN, NED: Producer. In 1936: "Moonlight Mur-
der," MGM. In 1937: collaborated on production "Under
Cover of Night," MGM.
MARINELLI, LULU: Actress. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle," Capitanl.
MARION, BETH: Actress. In 1936: "The Fugitive
Sheriff," Columbia.
MARION, FRANCES: Writer, b. San Francisco. CaL;
h. 5 feet 3 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 139 pounds;
e. San Francisco; m. George Hill, director; hy. horseback
riding. She was a writer and commercial artist for the
Hearst newspapers for quite some time. For the screen
she has written the following scenarios: "Scarlet Letter,"
"Winning of Barbara Worth," "Son of the Sheik,"
"Partners Again," "Paris at Midnight," "The Red Mill,"
"Callahans and Murphys," "Madame Pompadour," "Love,"
"Bringing Up Father," "The Cossacks," "Masks of the
Devil," "Excess Baggage," "The Wind," "Pollyanna,"
"Stella Dallas." "Stella Marls," "Humoresque," "Tar-
nish" and "The Dark Angel," and for 1930, "The Big
House," for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with whom she was
placed under contract. Wrote the screen play for "Their
Own Desire," "Anna Christie," "The Rogue Song,"
"Good News," "Let Us Be Gay," "The Sea Bat." story
and dialogue for "Min and Bill," all for MGM. 1930-31:
"The Big House." "The Dark Star," and "The Secret
Six." sll for MGM. 1932: "The Champ," "Emma,"
"Blondle of the Follies," MGM: "Cynara," United
Artists. In 1933: "Peg o' My Heart," "Dinner at
Eight," "The Prizefighter and the Lady," "Going Holly-
wood." MGM. In 1936: wrote story and collaborated on
screen play, "Riff Raff," collaborated on screen play
"Camllle." MGM. In 1937: prepared adaptation "Love
from a Stranger," UA.
MARION, GEORGE, SR.: Actor, b. San Francisco.
Cal., July 16, 1860; e. In San Francisco, "University of
Stage Craft"; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; w. 165 pounds; gray
hair, brown eyes. Has been on the stage in the 'CJnited
States and England. Entered pictures in 1914. Pictures
include: role of Chris In "Anna Christie," Anton In "The
Sea Bat." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Jim McCord in "Barber
John's Boy," Warner Bros., innkeeper In "A Lady's
Morals," "Laughing Sinners." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Mouse In "The Losing Game." Radio Pictures, bellboy
in "Hook. Line and Sinker," Radio Pictures, "Evange-
line" (1929). United Artists. In 1933: "Her First Mate."
Universal. In 1935: "Rocky Mountain Mystery." Para-
mount; "Death from a Distance." Chesterfield; "Metro-
politan," 20th Century-Fox.
MARION. GEORGE. JR.: Writer. In 1930: collabo-
rated on screen story "Sea Legs," "Safety in Numbers,"
"Along Came Youth," "Let's Go Native," Paramount.
In 1931: screen story "No Limit." Paramount. In 1932-
screen play "The Big Broadcast." "This Is yie Night."'
Paramount; collaborated on screen play "Love Me Tonight."
Paramount. In 1933: screen play and additional music
and lyrics, "Adorable," Fox. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play of "We're Not Dressing," "Kiss and Make
Up," "College Rhythm," Paramount; "The Gay Divorcee,"
RKO. In 1935: screen play, "Two for Tonight," Para-
mount; collaborated on screen play, "Metropolitan," 20th
Century-Fox; story, "To Beat the Band," RKO; collabo-
rated on "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In
1936: story which was the basis of "Three Cheers for
Love," Paramount.
MARION, INEZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MARION, JOAN: Actress, b. Tasmania, h. 5 feet 7
inches; dark hair, green eyes. Long experience on English
stage and in Canada. British films include: "Out of the
Past"; "Lord of the Manor" Paramount-British; "The
Stolen Necklace." In 1937: "Sensation." Wardour Films;
"For Valour," Capitol.
MARION, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARION, SID: Actor. In 1936: "Magnificent Obses-
sion," Universal.
MARION-CRAWFORD, HOWARD: Actor. In 1935:
"Brown on Resolution," GB.
MARIS. MONA: Actress, b. Buenos Aires, Argentina;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 118
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. public schools of Buenos
Aires and French convent near Luders. For UFA made four
pictures in which she was featured, then came to the
United States. First appearance, small part in Warner
Bros, picture, "Under a Texas Moon"; next "Romance
of the Rio Grande" for Fox; "Arizona Kid," (1930),
"One Mad Kiss," "Devil with Women," Fox. In 1934:
■Kiss and Make Up," Paramount; "White Heat," J. D.
Trop.
MARISCHKA, ERNST: Writer. In 1934: story. "My
Heart Is Calling, " GB. In 1935: collaborated on play,
"Strauss' Great Waltz," filmed by Tom Arnold. In 1936:
"The King Steps Out," Columbia.
MARISCHKA, HUBERT: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on "The King Steps Out," Columbia.
MARITZA, SARI: Actress, r. n. Patricia Deterlng-
Nathan. b. Tientsin. China, March 17. 1910; h. 5 feet,
1% inches; blue eyes and brown hair: w. 103 pounas: i>.
Major Walter Nathan; m. Sam Katz; e. in Europe;
liy. skating, swimming and horseback riding. In Europe
appeared in "Monte Carlo Madness." "The Water
Gypsies." "Two Way Street" and others. Signed by
Paramount after her appearance in "Monte Carlo Mad-
ness." Feminine lead in "Forgotten Commandments" for
Paramount, "Walter Gypsies," Stanley; "A Lady's Pro-
fession,' ' Evenings for Sale," Paramount. In 1933;
"International House," Paramount; "The Right to
Romance," Radio. In 1934: "The Crimson Romance,"
Mascot.
MARIVALE, BERNARD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on "The Unguarded Hour," MGM.
MARK, MICHAEL: Actor. In 1935 appeared In "All
the King's Horses," Paramount. In 1936: "Sons o' Guns,"
WB.
MARK, WILLIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARKEN, JEANNE: Actress. In 1933: "La Dame
Aux Caraelias." Les Distrlbuteurs Francais.
MARKEY, ALEXANDER: Executive producer. Motion
Picture Foundation of the U. S. A.; b. Hungary, Sept. 17,
1899; e. Premontrey College and Royal University, Hun-
gary. Journalist, author, and became editor-in-chief of
"Pearson's Magazine." Playwriglit, stage producer, ex-
plorer, president of Society of Fine Arts and Town Drama
Guild. With Danubia and Thalia Productions abroad.
With World Pictures and Universal, 1914-1917, as writer,
actor, assistant director. Wrote for Paramount, Fox,
United Artists. Rejoined Universal as editor, literary and
production adviser, director-producer. Head of own inde-
pendent productions.
MARKEY. ENID: Actress, b. Dillon, Col., e. board-
ing school in Denver: h. 5 feet 4^4 inches; w. 117
pounds; dark brown hair, brown eyes. Went into pictures
in 1915 for Thomas Ince; pictures Include "Civilization,"
"Aloha," "Captive God," "Between Men," "Yankee
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Way," "Cheating the Public," "Tarzan of the Ape«,"
"Romance of Tarzan."
MARKEY, GENE: Writer, b. Jackson, Mich., Decem-
ber 11, 1895; e. Dartmouth College; b. 5 feet 11 Inches;
w. 172 pounds; hazel eyes, dark hair; m. Joan Bennett,
actress; p. Col. & Mrs. E. L. Markey; hy. horses, tennis
and boxing. VVroto novels, "Dark Island," "Stepping
High," "Literary Lights," "Men About Town"; plays,
"The Eskimo," "Right You Are," and many magazine
stories. Entered pictures In 1928 when his novel, "Step-
ping High," was bought by RKO and he was engaged to
write additional dialogue; did originals for "The Gay
Lady," Paramount; "Lucky in Love," Pathe; "Close Har-
mony," Paramount; "Syncopation," Radio; "Mother'i
Boy." Radio; 1930-31, "Floradora Girl," "Inspiration" for
MGM; "Tile Prince of Diamonds," Columbia. In 1932:
"As You Desire Me," "The Great Lover," "West of
Broadway," MGM. In 1933: with Kathryn Scola on "Baby
Face," Warner; "Lilly Turner," "Female," First Na-
tional; "Midnight Mary," MGM. In 1934: with Kathryn
Scola adapted "Fashions of 1934," screen story of "A
Modern Hero," First National; co-author of story and
screen play of "The Merry Frinks" ; collaborated on
"Fashions of 1934," "A Lost Lady," Warners; collaborated
on "The Pursuit of Happiness," "One Hour Late," Para-
mount. In 1935: screen play, "Let's Live Tonight," Co-
lumbia. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "King of
Burlesque." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: screen play "Girls'
Dormitory," Fox; collaborated on screen play "Private
Number," "White Hunter," 20th Century-Fox; story.
"Love in Exile," General. In 1937: associate producer
and collaborated on screen play "On the Avenue," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
MARKINA, Z.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on story
"Gypsies," Amklno.
MARKS. CLARENCE: Writer. In 1932: collaborated
on "They Just Had to Get Married." "Tom Brown of
Culver," "Past Companions," Universal. In 1933 collabo-
rated on screen story, "Her First Mate," "The Big Cage,"
Universal. In 1934: collaborated on story of "Horse Play,"
"Love Birds," screen play of "Half a Sinner," Universal.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play. "Don't Get Personal,"
"The Affair of Susan." Universal; wrote additional dia-
logue "Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio.
MARKS, JOSEPH: Executive, b. Youngstown, Oliio,
July 18, 1886; p. Henry and Kate Marks; e. public schools.
Has been for thirty -six years in sliow business: treasurer;
manager, summer amusement park; manager, penny arcade;
business manager, sensational outdoor acts; theatre man-
ager; theatre lessee; theatre concessionaire; theatre program
publisher; owner, theatre curtain advertising company; state
Tighter of feature pictures; casting director, four years.
Warner Bros. ; leasing manager, Warner Bros, and First
National studios. Hollywood and Burkank, Cal. Organized
Joseph Marks Agency.
MARKS, MARIE: Actress, dancer, b. San Antonio,
Texas. April 22, 1918; h. 5 ft. 5 In.; w. 120 lbs.; blonde
hair and green eyes,
and N.T.G.'s (Nils T.
vue." Won title of
"Wonder Bar,'
RKO-Radio.
Danced in Paradise Restaurant
Granluud's) "Palm Island Re-
'Miss Missouri." Appeared in
"Gold Diggers of 1935." Signed by
MARKS, OWEN: Film Editor. In 1933: "The Work-
ing Man," "Voltaire," Warner; "Convention City." First
National. In 1934: "The Secret Bride." Warner. In
1935: "While the Patient Slept," "Traveling Saleslady,"
"The Girl from Tenth Avenue," FN; "We're in the
Money," "Frisco Kid." Warner. In 1936: "The Petrlfled
Forest." "I Married a Doctor," "China Clipper," WB.
MARKSON, BEN: Writer, b. Creston, Iowa, August
6. 1902; h. 5 feet 11 inches; blue eyes and black htir;
w. 175 pounds; e. majored in English and literature and
followed with a degree in Journalism; m. Janet Daivn;
hy. writing, golf, swimming and first editions. Wrote
several one-act plays and the 3-act comedy "Is My Face
Red?" With Paramount In 1924. For 1932 wrote "Is
My Pace Red?" "What Price Hollywood," "Half Naked
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
pro.
r.n. -
w.
- professional
- real nanne
- - weight
Truth," "Lucky Devils," "Rackety Rax," "Bluemoon
Murder Case," "The Silk Express," "Picture Snatcher"
"Girl Missing," Warners. In 1933: "Gold Diggers of
1933." "Silk Express," "Goodbye Again," Warner; with
Lillie Hayvvard wrote screen play, "Lady Killer." 1p
1934: wrote screen play of "Upperworld," wrote story and
collaborated on screen play of "Here Comes the Navy,"
■Big Hearted Herbert" and "Baobitt." In 1935: "The
Case of the Howling Dog." "7'he White Cockatoo" and
"Crashing Society," Warner; adaitional dialogue, "Going
Highbrow," Warner; collaborated on adaptation, "Brighi
Lights." FN; collaborated on screen play, "The Case of
tlio Lucky Legs." FN. In 1936: screen play. "Brides Arc
Like That," FN; collaborated on screen play "Nobody's
Fool," Universal; "Sing Me a Love Song," WB. In 1937
screen play "Woman Wise." collaborated pn screen play
"That I May Live," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MARLEN, TRUDE: Actress, b. Graz, Austria: blond
hair and brown eyes. Stage actress. In 1933: "Des
Jungen Dessauers Grosse Liebe," UFA: in 1934: "Speil
mit Dem Feuer," UFA.
MARLEY, J. PEVERELL: Cameraman, b. San Jose.
Cal., August 14, 1901; h. 5 feet 8 inches; black hair and
dark brown eyes; w. 145 pounds; p. Charlotte Coombes
and John Marley. non-professionals; e. Hollywood high
school; div. Lina Basquette. professional; hy. horseback
riding, swimming, dancing, golf and football. Chief
cameraman for C. B. DeMille for "The Ten Command-
ments," "The Volga Boatman," "King of Kings" and
"The Godless Girl," and for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
"Dynamite" and "Cotton and Silk," also "It's a Great
Life." "Imperfect Ladies." "This Mad World," Woman
Racket." In 1933: "India Speaks," Radio; "This Day
and Age," Paramount; "Gallant Lady." United Artists-
20th Century. In 1934: "The House of Rothschild."
"Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," "The Count of Monte
Cristo." United Artists-20th Century. In 1935: "Clive of
India," "Cardi'ial Richelieu," UA-20th Century; collabor-
ated on photography. "Let 'Em Have It." UA -Reliance;
photography, "The Throe Musketeers." RKO; photography,
"Thanks a Million," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "King
of Burlesque," "It Had to Happen," "Private Number."
"Sing. Baby. Sing," 20th Cent. -Fox; "One Rainy After-
noon," UA: "Winterset," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Women
of Glamour," Columbia.
MARLIN, MIRIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARLIND. MARY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen story "Tliree Kids and a Queen." Universal.
MARLOW, BRIAN: Playwright and Actor. Appeared
in the Broadway productions- "Macbeth," "Swords" and
"Oh, Boy!" Wrote many short stories. Stage play: "The
Command to Love" (1927). With Vina Delmar adapted
"Bad Girl," Fox. 1929. Motion picture work includes
"Cock o' the Walk." "Hello Sister," "The Road to
Reno," and collaborated on "Girls About Town," and
"Dancers in the Dark," "The Night of June 13," Para-
mount. In 1933: screen play, "Supernatural." Paramount,
and co-authored "Brief Moment," story and screen play.
"My Woman." Columbia: "The Crime of the Century."
Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on screen play "Happi-
ness Ahead." Warners. la 1935: collaborated on "Millions
in the Air," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play "The Return of Sopijie Lang," "Till We Meet
Again," "Sky Parade," "Desert Gold." "Preview Murder
Mystery." "The Accusing Finger," "Forgotten Faces."
Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Murder
Goes to College." Paramount.
MARLOW, IRVING: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "The Return of Sophie Lang," Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Playwright. In 1936: play,
' filmed. General Film Dis-
MARLOW, TOI
Almanac.)
MARLOWE, CHARLES:
"When Knights Were Bold,
tributors (England.)
MARLOWE. FRANK: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
"Now I'll Tell," Fox. In 1935: "The Glass Key," Para-
mount.
In 1936: "It Couldn't
MARLOWE. HUGH: Actor.
Have Happened," Invincible.
MARLOWE. JUNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARMONT. PERCY: b. London, England; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 155 pounds; e. St. Anne's,
Redliill. Surrey; studied law. Stage experience in Eng-
land and America. Screen career: "Street of Forgotten
Men," "Lord Jim." "Aloma," Paramount; "If Winter
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Comes." Fox; "Stronger Will." Excellent; "The Lady ot
the Lake" (1930>. FitzPatrick. Went back to Kngl^nd
in 1931 and appeared in "The Written Law" and "Bich
and Strange," Ji.l.P. In (1932) "The Silver Greyhound,"
Warner Jiros. F. N., and "Say It with Music," British
and Dominions. "The Blind Spot," Warner-F.N. -British;
Her Imaginary Lover," Warner-F.N. -British. In 1931:
"Ariane," Blue Ribbon. In 1936: "Secret Agent," GB.
Went to Victoria Falls to play "David Livingston." Then
to India, Java, Philippines, Siam, China, Japan. In
1937: Straits Settlements for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Played
"Cardinal Wolsey" in Paris.
MARPLES, JIM: Actor. In 1936: "The Milky Way,"
Paramount.
WARQUETTE, DESMOND: Film editor. In 1935:
"Freckles," "Seven Keys to Baldpate," KKO. In 1936:
"Love On a Bet," "Without Orders," "They Wanted to
Marry," "Night Waitress," KKO-Kadio.
MARQUIS, DON: Writer. In 1936: -contributed to screen
play of "Captain January," 20th Century-Fox.
MARQUIS, JOAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARQUIS, MARGARET: Actress. In 1937: "A Family
Affair," MGM.
MARQUIS, ROSALIND: Actress, r.n. Bosalind Saln-
don. b. Grant, 111. Sang in number of orchestras. Won
title of "Miss South Chicago." In 1936: "Gold Diggers
of 1937," Warner. In 1937: "Marked Woman," Warner.
MARRINER, JOHN: Actor. In 1935: "Java Head."
First Division.
MARRIOTT. MOORE: Actor, b. West Drayton, Ens-
land, h. 5 feet 7 inches; dark hair and eyes. Character
actor of British stage and screen. Films, mostly with
BIP, include "Hawleys of High Street," "A Political
Party," "A Moorland Tragedy," "Money for Speed." In
1935: "EUzabeth of England," BIP; "Turn of the Tide,"
British National Films. In 1936: "When Knights Were
Bold," General Film Distributors (England) ; "Nell
Gwyn," "Peg of Old Drury," "Strange Cargo," "Wed-
nesday's Luck," British and Dominions; "Quests of Mr.
Bliss," Garrett and Klement; "Gay Old Dog," G. S.
Productions; "Accused," Criterion Film Production.
MARRONE, ENRICO: Actor. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle," Capitani.
MARS, MARJORIE: Actress. In X936: "Spy of Na-
poleon," Twickenham.
MARSDON. BEATRICE: Actress. In 1937: "The Mill
on the Floss," National Provincial.
MARSH, ANDREA: In 1935: Vltaphone short product.
MARSH, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Navy Born,"
Bepublic.
MARSH, FRANCES: Film editor. In 1935: "Little
America," film of Byrd's second Antarctic expedition.
Paramount.
MARSH, GARRY: Actor, r. n. Leslie March Geraghty;
b. at sea. May 21. 1902; b. 6 feet; brown hair, brown
eyes; m. Muriel Martin-Harvey; p. non-professional.
Tried to join army at age of 12; later bluffed his way
onto stage. In 1930 on screen: "Night Birds" and "Un-
easy Virtue." In 1931: "Dreyfus" and "Keepers of Youth."
In 1932: "After Office Hours." "No. 17" and "The Maid
of the Mountains," all BIP. In 1933: "Falling For You."
Gaumont-British; "The Love Nest." BIP. In 1935:
Scrooge." Paramount-Julius Hagen. In 1936: "When
Knights Were Bold," General Film Distributors (England) ;
"The Amazing Quest," UA. In 1937: "The Man in the
Mirror," Twickenham.
MARSH, GEORGE: Sound Cutter. In 1933: "Flying
Down to Klo." Radio In 1934: "Cockeyed Cavaliers,"
RKO. In 1935: "Roberta," "Hooray for Love," "Top
Hat," RKO. In ia2.6: "Swing Time," RKO-Radio.
MARSH, JOAN: Actress, b. Portervllle. CaL. July 10.
1915: h. 5 feet 2 Inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 104
pounds; p. Lolita H. and Charles O. Rosber; e. public
and private schools; hobbies include swimming, horse-
back riding, tennis, golf, designing. Stage experience In
amateur theatricals. On screen in "Daddy Long Legs,"
"Pollyanna," Mary Plckford company; "Young Mrs. Wln-
throp," "A Woman's Weapons." Lasky company; "King
of Jazz." "Little Accident." "Leather Pushers." "All
Quiet on the Western Front." and Sid Sailor Comedy
for Universal; "Inspiration." for MGM: and "Eyes of
the World." for Inspiration; "Shipmates." MGM; "Meet
the Wife." Christie; "Three Girls Lost." Fox; "Polltlci."
MGM; "Dance. Fools. Dance," MOM; "Maker of Men,"
Columbia; "Are You Listening," MGM; (1932) "That's
My Boy," "Speed Demon," Columbia. In 1933: "Daring
Daughters," Capital Film; "High Gear," Hollywood;
"It's Great to be Alive," "The Man Who Dared," Fox;
"Three-Cornered Moon," Paramount. In 1934: "You're
Telling Me," "Many Happy Returns," Paramount: "We're
Rich Again," RKO. In 1935: "Anna Karenina," MGM.
In 1936: "Dancing Feet," Rep.; "Brilliant Marriage,"
Invincible.
MARSH, MAE: Actress. b. Madrid, New Mexico,
November 9, 1895; h. 5 feet 3 Inches; blue eyes and
auburn hair; w. 110 pounds; e. Convent of the Immaculate
Heart in Hollywood; m. Lee Armes, writer; h. children.
Has three of them. Started in pictures with D. W.
Griffith, appearing in "Birth of a Nation," "The White
Rose," and others. Retired from the screen for twelve
years and returned to appear in "Over the Hill" (sound).
Fox Film; also in "That's My Boy," Columbia. In 1933
appeared in "^ice in Wonderland," Paramount. In 1934:
"Little Man, What Now?," Universal. In 1935: "Black
Fury," First National. In 1936: "Hollywood Boulevard,"
Paramount.
MARSH, MARIAN: Actress, r. n. Violet Krauth; b.
Trinidad in British West Indies, October 17, 1913; h.
5 feet 2 Inches; w. 102 pounds; blond hair and gray eyes;
e. Hollywood high school; hy. reading and riding. On
the stage played the leading role in "Young Sinners."
Has appeared In United Artists' "Hell's Angels," and
"Whoopee," and Warner Brothers' "Fifty Million French-
men." "The Devil Was Sick," "Svengali"; (1932), "Alias
the Doctor," First National; "Beauty and the Boss,"
"Mad Genius," "Road to Singapore," "Under Eighteen,"
Warner; "The Sport Parade." RKO Radio; (1933)
"Strange Justice," RKO Radio: "Eleventh (Command-
ment," Allied; "Daring Daughters," Capital Film:
"Notorious But Nice," Chesterfleld. In 1934 went to
England to make two pictures for B.I. P., "Love at Second
Sight" and "Over the Garden Wall," also playing In
a German picture while in Europe: "I Like It That
Way," Universal; "Girl ot the Limberlost," Monogram.
In 1935: "In Spite of Danger," "Black Room Mystery."
"Unknown Woman," "Crime and Punishment," Columbia.
In 1936: "The Man Who Lived Twice," Celumbla. In
1937: "When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
MARSH, MYRA: Actress. In 1936: "Gentle Julia,"
20th Century-Fox; "The Sky Parade," Paramount; "Navy
Born," Republic.
MARSH, MYRON: Assistant director. In 1935: "Cow-
boy Holiday." Beacon.
MARSH, OLIVER T.: Cameraman. In 1933: "Looking
Forward," "Today We Live." "Night Flight," MGM. In
1934: "The Mystery of Mr. X," "Sadie McKee," "The
Merry Widow," MGM. In 1935: "David Copperfleld,"
"Baby Face Harrington," "No More Ladies," "A Tale of
Two Cities," "One New York Night," MGM. In 1936:
"Women Are Trouble," "San Francisco," "His Brother's
Wife." "Love On the Bun," "After tlie Thin Man," MGM.
In 1937: "Maytime," MGM.
MARSH, W. WARD: Motion picture critic, Cleveland
Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio; b. Edinboro, Pa.; p. Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Mash; e. high school, Edinboro State
Normal, Erie Business College and Adalbert College of
Western Re'ierve University; m. Mabel Boyes Marsh; has
a son, Roger Marsh, 14. 21 years with the Plain Dealer;
film critic for 17 years on the Plain Dealer.
MARSHAL, ALAN: Actor under contract to Selznlck In-
ternational Pictures, Inc. b. January 29, 1909, Sidney,
Australia ; h. 6 feet % inch ; dark hair, brown eyes :
w. 165 pounds; p. Leonard Willey and Irby Marshal;
e. New York. In 1928, joined Fritz Leiber's Shakespearean
Players. On New York stage, "Michael and Mary,"
"Fool's Cap," "Best Sellers," "Lady Jane," "The Bishop
Misbehaves." "On Stage." In 1936, signed contract with
Selznlck, played in "The Garden of Allah." Loaned to
MGM for "Parnell," and "After the Thin Man."
MARSHALL, AL: Actor. In 1936: "The Robber Sym-
phony," produced by Concordia.
MARSHALL, BUD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARSHALL. CHARLES: In 1933 together with Elmer
Dwyer handled aerial photography on "Night Flight,"
MGM. In 1935: collaborated on aerial photography of
"West Point of the Air," MGM.
MARSHALL, CLARK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARSHALL. EVERETT: Actor. Singer, b. Lawrence.
Mass.; h. 5 feet IIV^ Inches; auburn hair and brown eyea;
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p. non -professionals: e. Worcester County Music School,
studied under George Hamlin In New York for four
months, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music for three years,
London for a year under Brian O'Neill and in Milan,
Italy, for two years under Guillo Confalonierl. Made his
debut In Palermo, Italy, in II Trovatore as Don Carlos.
In Milan he made his audition from Maestro Serafin for
the Metropolitan Opera Company and was engaged by
Gattl Cassazza, director, who gave him a five-year contract,
singing Pagllaccl, Lohengrin, Fra Gherado, Girl of the
Golden Weft and The King's Henchman. On screen In
"Babes in Toyland" (1930). "Dlxlana" (1930), Radio.
In 1935: "I Live for Love," Warner.
MARSHALL. GEORGE: Director and Writer. b.
Chicago, HI., December 29, 1891; e. St. John's Military
Academy of Deerfleld, Wis., and the University of Chi-
cago. Traveled extensively befqje entering pictures; began
dim work with LTnlversal as extra, appearing in shorts
In 1914 for the same company, making Westerns until
1917, when he served In the World War, returned In 1919,
Joined Pathe and made Ruth Roland serials; then to Fox
on features, later shorts; In 1925 was promoted to super-
vising director of all Fox short units; was super-
vising director for that company 1926-28; director of
Smltty comedies for Pathe; 1928-29. shorts for Van
Beurcn; directed Bobby Jones golf subjects for Warner
Bros. In 1932: "Pack Up Your Troubles." MGM-Hal
Roach. In 1933 wrote story. "Olsen's Big Moment," "Call
It Luck." Fox, In 1934: directed "Ever Since Eve,"
"Wild Gold." "She Learned About Sailors," "365 Nights
in Hollywood." In 1935: "Life Begins at Forty," "$10
Haise." "Heir to the Hoorah," "In Old Kentucky." Fox;
"Music is Magic." "Show Them No Mercy," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "A Message to Garcia." "The Crime of
Dr. Forbes." directed and collaborated on story "Can This
Be Dixie?". 20th Cent.-Fox. In 193T: "Nancy Steele Is
Missing." 'Xove Under Fire." 20th Cent.-Fox.
MARSHALL, HERBERT: Actor, b. England, May 23.
1890; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair, blue eyes; m. Edna Best,
actress; father professional. Intended to be chartered
accountant: went on stage in 1911. Lost leg In war. Ap-
peared opposite his wife in more recent shows. On stage:
"Brewster's Millions." "Grumpy," "Aren't We All" and
others. Was in the silent British picture "Mumsle."
Made first talker, "The Letter," in United States for
Paramount, while playing on Broadway. Returned to Eng-
land, appeared in "Murder" (1930), BIP; then together
with his wife, in 1931; "The Calendar." British Lion-
Gainsborough: "Michael and Mary" and "The Faithful
Heart" (1932). Gainsborough. Returned to New York and
placed under contract to Paramount; appeared In "Secrets
of a Secretary." "Blonde Venus," "Trouble in Paradise"
and "Evenings for Sale." Then in 1933: "I Was a Spy."
Gaumont British; "The Solitaire Man." MGM. In 1934:
"Four Frightened People." Paramount: "Outcast Ladv."
"The Painted Veil," "Riptide." In 1935: "The Good
Fairy," Universal: "The Flame Within." MGM: "Ac-
rent on Youth," Paramount: "Ttie Dark Angel," UA. In
1936: "The Lady Consents." "A Woman Rebels." "Make
Way for a Lady." RKO-Radio: "Till We Meet Again."
"Forgotten Faces." Paramount: "Girls' Dormitory," 20th
Cent.-Fox. In 1937: "Angel," Paramount.
MARSHALL. MARGARET: Publicity manager of
Twickenham Film Studios, Ltd. and Twickenham Film
Distributors, Ltd., London, b. Glasgow. Scotland, May 5;
married. Daughter of James Grant Mitchell, art editor
of Daily Mail. London. e. business college. .Journalist
with Amalgamated Press, London, and Joined industry as
assistant in W. & F. Film Service in 1924; publicity
manager. 1925. and continued in that capacity when W. *
F. was amalgamated with Gaumont-British Distributors
Resigned In 1934 to Join Twickenham.
MARSHALL, TULLY: Actor, r. n. William Phillips,
b. Nevada City, Cal.. April 13. 1864; e. University of
Santa Clara, Cal. Specialised in dramatic literature. On
the stage for 45 years. Star in such well-known produc-
tions as "Paid in Full." "City," "Talker" and "Trap."
Produced "Builders" at the Astor theatre. New York.
Entered pictures In 1916 and played in "Intolerance."
"The Covered Wagon," "Merry Widow," "He Who Gets
Slapped." "Trail of '98." "Redskin." "Alias Jimmy
Valentine." Talking pictures: "The Thunderbolt," Tiger
Rose," "Murder Will Out," "Conquest." Zeke In "The
Big Trail," also "The Bridge of San Luis Rey," Metro-
Goldwyn -Mayer: "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu."
Paramount, and "Skin Deep," Warner Bros., all In 1929;
"Numbered Men," "One Night at Susie's," First Na-
tional; "Burning Up," Paramount: "Mammy." "She
Couldn't Say No," "Under a Texas Moon." Warner Bros. ;
"Common Clay." Fox; "Fighting Caravans," all In 1930:
In 1931: "The Millionaire." Warner; "The Virtuous Hus-
band." Universal; "The Unholy Garden," United Artists:
"Mr. Wong," Warner; "City Sentinels," MGM; "Arseno
Mar — Mar
Lupin," MGM. In 1933: "Laughing at Life," Mascot:
"Corruption," Imperial. "Night of Terror," Columbia.
In 1935: "Bluck Fury." First National; "A Tale of Two
Cities," MGM.
MARSH E, VERA: Actress. In 1936; Paramount short
product.
MARSHEK, ARCHIE: Producer. Was projectionist,
then assistant film cutter at the FBO Studios. Edited
"The Most Dangerous Game" and "Phantom of Crest-
wood" and worked with Merlan C. Cooper in making
"King Kong." Was producer of "Son of Kong." In
1934: edited "Dangerous Corner," Radio. In 1935: super-
vising editor on all-color picture "Becky Sharp," RKO-
Ploneer: edited "West of the Pecos," "The Last Days of
Pompeii," "We're Only Human," RKO. In 1936: "Danc-
ing Pirate," RKO-Radio.
MARSON, AILEEN: Actress. In 1934: "Lucky Loser,"
"Way of Youth," Paramount; "My Song for You,"
"Roadhouse." GB; "Passing Shadows," "The Green
Pack," "Ten Minute Alibi." British Lion; "Jubilee
Cavalcade," BIP. In 1935: "Honeymoon for Three,"
Gaiety: "The Black Mask," WB; "Living Dangerously,"
BIP. In 1936: "Waves of Desire," Publicity; "The
Tenth Man," "Someone at the Door." BIP. In 1937:
"Four Dark Hours," New World; "Spring Handicap,"
BIP.
MARSTINI. ROSITA: Actress. Screen career. "Sha-
dows of Paris." Paramount; "The Lover of Camllle."
Warner Bros.; "The Redeeming Sin," Vitagraph; "Proud
Flesh," "The Big Parade," MGM; "Flame of the Argen-
tine." FBO; "We Americans," Universal; Flfl's mother
In "Hot for Paris" (1929), Fox. In 1934: "In Love
With Life," Chesterfield.
MARSTON, JOHN:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MARTA. JACK: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated on
photography, "Behind the Green Lights," "Harmony
Lane." "Confidential," Mascot; collaborated on photography,
"A Thousand Dollars a Minute," "Hitch Hike Lady,"
Republic. In 1936: collaborated on photography, "The
Leavenworth Case," "The Leathernecks Have Landed,"
"The House of a Thousand Candles," "Dancing Feet,"
"Hearts In Bondage." "The Gentleman from Louisiana."
"BulIdoK Edition." "The Bold Caballero," handled pho-
tography "The Mandarin Mystery," Republic. In 1931:
liandled photography "Larceny on the Air," "Paradise
Express," Republic.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MARTAN, N1TA;
Almanac.)
MARTEL, JUNE: Actress, r. n. Matha Irene Greif:
b. Chicago. HI., Nov. 19. 1909; h. 5 feet, 1% Inches;
auburn hair and brown eyes; w. 104 pounds; p. Frank and
.Jess Barnett Greig; e. Alcott school and Lakevlew high
school, Chicago; hy. fishing and golf. Became night club
singer and dancer, then into vaudeville and Pararaount-
Publix road shows. Sang In hotels in Atlantic City and
Philadelphia. Appeared on stage in plays Including "The
Perfumed Lady," "Hide and Seek" and "Kill That
Story." On screen in 1935: "Front Page Woman." "Going
Highbrow." Warner: "Fighting Youth." Universal. In
1936: "Sitting on the Moon," Republic. In 1937: "Ari-
zona Mahoney," "Her Husband Lies," Paramount.
MARTELL, ALPHONSE: Director. b. Strasbourg,
Alsace Lorraine, France. Actor. Then technical director
on "Devil May Care," "War Nurse," "Du Barry" and
"Jenny Llnd." Wrote and directed "Hearts of Romany."
His latest picture is "Gigolette." Speaks French, Ger-
man, Italian and English. Appeared in "Dream of
I>ove" (19291. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1934: "The
Black Cat," Universal.
MARTELLI, TONY: Actor. In 1935: "Headline
Woman." Mascot.
MARTIN, AL: Writer. In 1932: dialogue "Rider of
Death Valley." U. In 1934: collaborated on screen play,
"Burn 'Em Up Barnes": collaborated story "Crimson
Romance" : collaborated screen play "Young and Beauti-
ful" : collaborated on story and wrote screen play "The
Lost Jungle." Mascot. In 1935: screen play "Fighting
Coward." "Danger Ahead." Victory; "What Price Crime."
Beacon. In 1936: screen play "Prison Shadows." "Rio
Grande Romance." Victory: collaborated on screen story
"Trapped By Television." Columbia; adaptation and screen
play "Taming the Wild." "Face in the Fog." "Kelly of
the Secret Service." Victory; screen play and dialogue.
"Trail Dust," Paramount.
MARTIN. ANTHONY: Actor, b. San Francisco; h.
0 ft.; w. 175 lbs.; brown eyes, black hair; 8. Oakland
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high school, St. Mary's College. Played In an orchestra
at World's Pair, NBC programs, and Lucky Strike Hour.
In 1936: appeared In "Sing, Baby, Sing," "Educating
Father," "Pigskin Parade," "Banjo On My Knee," "Fol-
low the Fleet," "Back to Nature." In 1937: "The Holy
Terror."
MARTIN, BOYD: Dramatic critic, Courier-Journal,
Louisville, Ky.; b. Louisville, 1886; p. S. D. Martin; e.
Dupont Manual Training high school, University of Louis-
ville; married. Served 21 years as a structural engi-
neer, doing part-time work as dramatic critic. Resigned
engineering post to teach public speaking at the Uni-
versity of Louisville. Director of the Little Theatre Co.,
University of Louisville Players, the old Alumni Players
and Players Club of Louisville. In Hollywood last year
did series of articles for Courier-Journal.
MARTIN, CARLOS: Actor. In 1936:
Thousand Candles." Republic.
'The House of
MARTIN, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product; "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount.
MARTIN, CHARLES F.: Editor, Chronicle, North At-
tleboro, Mass.; b. North Attleboro, May 3, 1889; p. Mr
and Mrs. Joseph W. Martin ; e. North Attleboro.
MARTIN, CHRIS KING: Actor. In 1936: "The Gay
Desperado," UA; "The Bold Caballero," Republic.
MARTIN, DAVID N.: Managing director. Imperial
Theatres, Ltd., operating Liberty Theatre, Sydney. N. S.
W. ; b. Perth, Western Australia, Aug. 15. 1898; p.
David N. and Mary Martin; e. Perth Boys School; mar-
ried. In insurance before entering motion picture in-
dustry. Publicity and advertising manager. Paramount
Pictures, Australia. 1919-20; publicity and advertising
manager. Universal Pictures, 1921-23; Australia; manager.
New South Wales Universal Pictures, 1923-24. Built
Liberty Theatre, Sydney, opening March 31, 1934.
MARTIN, DUKE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARTIN, ELEANOR; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARTIN, MRS. ERNEST WHITNEY: Community
Better Films Work. 525 Lincoln Avenue, Palo Alto.
Cal.; b. Columbus, Ohio, 1875; p. Mr. and Airs. W. H.
Slade: e. Columbus public school and high school, and
Buchtel College, now Akron University; married and has
three children.
MARTIN, FRANCIS: Writer, b. Ashland, Wis.. Mav
1, 1900; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; black hair and hazel eves ■
p. J. C. Martin; e. Stevens Point, Oshkosh. Wis.: mar-
ried. Lsft school to enter Navy during War. transport
service, attached to Admiral Gleave's staff, later in mer-
chant marine service. Was professional dancer, cafes. An
peared in Educational Pictures short subierts. 1923-1924.
Educational and Fox. writer and director. 1925-28. Writer.
Universal Pictures, 1929-31. Paramount Productions. 1932
to present, writer, including collaboration on "International
House," (1933), "Disgraced." "Her Bodyguard." "We're
Not Dressing." (1934). "CoIIeep Blivfhm." "Big Broadcast
of 1936," "Mississippi" (1933), "Tillie and Gus," all
Paramount, also directing latter. Has written short subjects
for Lloyd Hamilton. Zasu Pitts. Louise Fazenda. Dane and
Arthur, Murray and Sidnev, Slim Summerville. Dorothy
Devore, Al St. John. Daphne Pollard. T. Rov Barnes
Taylor Holmes, Lupino Lane and others. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play. "Two Fisted." "Collegiate,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on adaptation and screen
play. "Strike Me Pink," UA; collaborated screen play
"The Princess Comes Across." "Rhythm on the Ranee."
"Bie Broadcast of 1937," "Artists and Models," "Waikiki
Wedding," Paramount.
MARTIN. FREDDIE: Actor. Appeared in TTpiversal
short product, 1933. In 1935; with orchestra in Vitaphone
short product.
MARTIN, GEORGES ANDRE: Actor. In 1936: "The
Robber Symphony." produced by Concordia.
MARTIN, HARRY L.: Dramatic and motion picture
editor, the Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn. ; b. Hol-
landale. Miss.. Oct. 28. 1908; p. Dr. and Mrs. H. L.
Martin: e. Indlanola. Miss., High School: Mississippi Col-
lege; Columbia University, summer session: has one son.
Reportorial duties, dally theatrical column, "Footlights and
Flickers," '^^
MARTIN, JACK: Cameraman. In 1936: "King of the
Pecos," Republic.
MARTIN. JOHN: In 1933. narrator In "Savage Gold.'
Harold Auten. In 1937; narrator In Nature Films Com-
pany short product.
MARTIN, JOHN LEE. JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MARTIN, JOHN S.: Editor of The March of Time; b.
V.'innetka, 111., Nov. 9, 1900; p. William H. and Lllla
Busch Martin; e. Hill School, Princeton; married. Man-
aging editor of Time. Motion picture experience on March
of Time,
MARTIN, JOSEPH HENRY: Editor, Sunday Star, Wil-
mington, Del. b. Wilmington, Jan. 10, 1875; p. Peter F.
and Margaret (Bridgman) M. ; e. Wilmington public
.schools; m. Florence Bell Upton of Elizabeth City, N. C,
Dec. 11. 1900; children. Florence Martin France, Joseph
H. (Jr.). With Eve. Journal, Wilmington, as reporter,
1890-93; Norfolk Virginian as reporter and circulation
manager. 1893-94; charge of news department of Norfolk
(Va. )' Pilot, 1894-95; Wilmington Sunday Star as city
editor, manager, and managing editor, 1895-1912; general
manager, 1912-18; owner and operator since 1918. Clubs:
Brinton Lake, Concord Country, Del.
MARTIN, KARL HEINZ: Director. In 1936: "La
Paloma." Casino.
MARTIN. LESTER F.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanao. )
MARTIN. MARIE BUXTON: Writer. In 1935: wrote
story "The Marriage Bargain," Hollywood Exchange.
MARTIN, MILDRED: Motion Picture Editor. The
Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pa. b. Philadelphia,
Pa.. September 24, 1902; p. E. Carlton and M. Edith
Palmer; e. Friends' Central School. Philadelphia, and
extension course at Columbia University, New York; m.
Linton Martin, dramatic and music editor. Inquirer.
"Chinese Seal." published by Dorrance in 1923 under name
of Mildred Palmer Cain; reviewed pictures for Public
Ledger and Evening Ledger, Philadelphia, from 1923 to
1026. Came to The Inquirer in 1926 and became motion
picture editor in 1933. Has written articles for The Radio
T)i crest and The Philadelphlan, and verse for the Evening
bulletin (Philadelphia), and various poetry magazines.
MARTIN. MYRON W.: City editor. Clarksburg Tele-
srram. Clarksburg. W. Va. b. TaylorvIUe. HI., Sept. 18.
1901; p. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Martin; e. two years
in college. Fifteen years as newspaper reporter and
editor.
MARTIN, PAUL: Director. b. Klausenburg, Hun-
earv; h. 5 feet, 11 Inches; w. 175 pounds; e. Budapest
high school and In seven other cities In Hungary,
studied medicine in Berlin for two years. After the
war started in the wholesale drug business. Was film
cutter with Eric Pommer; co-director with Eric Charell
nn "Congress Dances." Directed "Love Is Love" and
"The Blonde Dream." With Fox and directed "Orient
Express." Also collaborated in writing screen play.
MARTIN, QUINN: Writer, b. Altamnnt, Kan.. May
17. 1891; h. 5 feet 10 inches; w. 155 pounds; m. :
dark hair, blue eyes; e. Kansas; hy. golf. Reporter.
Kansas City Star, New York Herald; assistant dramatic
fdltor, then film editor. New York World. To Pox studio
as writer, 1931.
MARTIN, RAY: Actor. In 1936: "Green Pastures,"
WB.
MARTiN. ROBERT G.: Cameraman In 1931:
"Autumn Crocus." Associated Talking PictU'Ps In 193"i-
'Xorna Dnone." ATP; "Java Head," First Division.
MARTIN. SALLY: Child actress. In 1936: "Timothy's
Quest." "Tlie Junsle Princess." Paramount.
MARTIN. THOMAS J.: Auditor. Warner Bros. Pic-
tures. Inc.; b. New York City, November 10. 1898; p.
Owen .md Bridget Martin : e. Fordham University
(R. A.. 1920) and New York University, post graduate
in accounting; m. Lillian Schaeffler: has two children.
Was with Pvice Waterhouse & Companv. auditors, from
September. 1920, to August, 1925; with Warner Bros,
since September, 1925.
MARTIN. WILI lAM E. J.: Dramatic editor. BufTalo
Tourier-Express. Buffalo, N. Y. ; b. Pnttsville. Pa..
October 6. 1S91; n. Mr. and Mrs Grant B. Martin: e.
high school: m. Edna L. Bnwen-Crover: has a daughter
and a son Pegrv and Charles. In newsnaner work since
iflin. in Pnttsville. Titusvillo Oil Clfv and Warren. Pa..
Rochest-r, X. Y.. Newark. N .T.. and Buffalo. D'smatic
critic IR years: films and drama, nine years. Theatre
columnist, five vears. Secretarv-treasurer. Variety Club
of Buffalo (Tent No. 7). 1936-37.
MARTINDEL, EDWARD: Actor, b. Hamilton, Ohio,
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July 8. 187C; h. 6 feet Vt inch; gray hair and blue
eyes; w. 200 pounds; p. Kmma and Frank Mattlndpi,
non-professionals: e. Hamilton, O., high school; m. nbn-
ptofesslonal; hy. playine organ and cooking. Stage
experience as an oratorio and concert singer; musical
comedy in Victor Herbert operas: started in "The
Alaskan"; leading man for Mrs. Patrick Campbell and
Pauline Frederick; also in vaudeville. Entered pictures
io 1917. Pictures Include: "The Duchess of ButTalo."
First National; "Lovers" and "In Old Kentucky" for
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "Singing Fool" and "On Trial,"
for Warner Brothers talkers; "Companionate Marriage"
for Gotham; and in "Why Be Good" with Colleen
.Moore for First National; and "Desert Song" for Warner
Hrothers. Appeared In 1929 in "Modern l/ove," Uni-
versal; "Hardbolled Bose," Warner Bros.; "Song O'
.My Heart." Fox; in 1930 in "The Aviator," "Divorce
Among Friends." "Song of the West," Warner Bros.;
"Golden Dawn," Warner Bros.: "Kain or Shine." Col-
uu.bia; "Check and Double Check," Radio Pictures.
In 1933 appeared In "By Appointment Only," Chester-
lield. In 1935: "The Girl Who Came Back," Paramount.
MARTINELLI, ARTHUR: Cameraman. In 1933:
"Supernatural," Paramount. In 1936: "I Conquer the
Sea." Academy; "The Glory Trail," "Rebellion," Cres-
cent. In 1937: "Old Louisiana." Crescent.
MARTINELLI, GIOVANNI: b. Montagnana. Italy
1885. Sang in VlUphone No. 1024, No. 943, No. 944,
No. 953, No. 974.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MARTINELLI, JEAN:
Almanac.)
MARTINELLI, TONY: Film editor. In 1936: "Yellow
Cargo," GN.
MARTINI: Cameraman. In 1936:
(The Great Call), UA.
'II Grande Apello"
MARTINI. NINO; Singer, b. Verona, Italy, July 8,
1905; h. 5 feet. 9 inches; w. 152 pounds; grey-green eyes,
brown hair. Appearing in Italian operas. On screen in
"Paramount on Parade" (1930). Paramount. Member of
the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. In
l!)o5: on screen, "Here's to Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "The Gay Desperado," UA.
MARTINI, ROSITA:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MARTON, ANDREW: Director, b. Budapest, Hungary,
1904; p. Dr. Alexander Marlon, literary agent; e. hlgli
school; m. Yarmllla Vackova. In 1922: Sascha Film.
Vienna. In 1923 went to Hollywood. In 1926: cutter for
Tobls. Berlin. In 1932: directed "S.O.S. Iceberg," Uni-
versal. In 1934: "Der Daemon der Berge," German
Himalaya expedition picture. In 1935: directed "Miss
President," Hungarian language film, Reflecktor Prod.
MARTONFFY.
Budapest, Hungary
school and Poly
paper correspondent,
Victoria production
scenario writer and
In 1935: "Thanks
directing, Hermes
Mother," Stylus
"Pagans," Stylus
EMIL: Director, Independent, b.
1904; p. non -professionals: e. high
technic Institute, Budapest. News-
writer. In 1932, "Liebe nach Noten,"
Vienna. In 1934: "March Tale."
director, Hermes Production, Budapest,
for Knocking Me Over," scenario and
production, Budapest. "The Clever
Productions, Budapest. In 1936:
Prod.. Budapest.
MARVELL, HOLT: Author and dramatist, r. n. Eric
Maschwitz; b. Birmingham, England. June 10, 1901; m.
Heimione Gingold, actress; hy. fencing, billiards, tennis.
Ic variety director of British Broadcasting Corporation.
Author of "Goodnight Vienna" (British and Dominions),
and "Invitation to the Waltz," Associated British Pictures;
part author with Val Gielgud of "Death at Broadcasting
House" (Phoenix Films); "Royal Cavalcade," BIP, and
"Cafe Colette." Garrick Films. In 1936: "The Gay Des-
perado," United Artists.
MARVEY, GENE: Actor. In 1936: appeared In "The
Three Mesquiteers," Republic.
MARVIN. FRANKIE: Actor. In 1936: "The Singing
Cowboy," "Guns and Guitars," Republic.
MARX BROTHERS, THE: Actors. Arthur (Harpo).
Julius (Groucho), Leonard (Chico), Herbert (Zeppo) :
all born in Not York City. GROUCHO: 5 feet 7%
Inches; w. 155 pounds; brown eyes, black hair. b.
Oct. 2, 1895. HARPO: h. 5 feet, 7 inches; w. 140
pounds ; brown eyes, brown hair. b. Nov. 21, 1893
CHICO: h. 5 feet. 6 inches; w. 135 pounds; brown
eyes, brown hair. b. March 26, 1891. ZEPPO: h. 5
feet, 9 inches; w. 155 pounds; brown eyes and brown
hair. b. Feb. 25, 1901. First stage experience was li.
a vaudeville act with their mother and aunt and were
known as "Six Musical Mascots." Later they toured
as the Four Nightingales and finally as The Four Marx
Urotners. They are all musicians of note. Groucho Is
rated as one of the best guitar players in the country
and also plays piano, mandolin and harp. Harpo gets
his name from playing the harp, and also plays the
piano, tlute and trombone. Chico plays the piano with
the technique of a caricaturist and an artist. His other
instruments are cornet, zither and violin. Zeppo plays
Lhe saxophone, piano, cello and flute. Paramount star-
ring pictures: "The Cocoanuts," "Animal Crackers,"
"Monkey Business," (1932) "Horseteathers," Paramount;
(iy33). "Duck Soup." Paramount. In 1935: Groucho.
Chico and llarpo appeared in "A Night at the Opera,"
MGM. In 1937: Grouclio collaborated on screen play "The
King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
MARX. JOSEPH J.: Sales Promotion Manager, b.
.Alexandria. Ohio, November 30. 1899. Is vice-president
and general sales advertising promotion manager of Solo
.Mfg. Co., makers of plastic rubber goods. For nine
months in 1919 was Paramount salesman, covering Ken-
tucky under W. B. Bachmeyer. branch manager. Presi-
dent of Marx Flarsheim Advertising Agency from 1922 to
1931.
MARX, SAMUEL: Writer. In 1932: story "The Night
Mayor," Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on screen play
of "Society Doctor," "Student Tour," MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on production "Tlie Longest Night." "Sinner
Take All," "A Family Affair," MGM.
MASKELL, DAN: Professional tennis champion.
British Lion short product.
In
19
MASON, A. E. W.: Author. In 1930: story "Mystery
at Villa Rose," Capt. H. Auten; story "Flirting Widow."
WB. In 1936: co-author of play filmed as "The Widow
from Monte Carlo," Warner. In 1937: wrote novel which
was basis of "Fire Over England," UA.
MASON, BASIL: Writer. In 1935: adapted "Death at
Broadcasting House," Phoenix Films. In 1936: "Calling
the Tune." ABP.
MASON, BERN ICE: Writer. In 1936: wrote story
which was the basis of "Unjjer Your Spell," 20th Century-
Fox.
MASON, DAVE: Technical advisor. In 1936: "O'Malley
of the Mounted," 20th Century-Fox.
MASON, DEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MASON, ELLIOTT: Actress. In 1936: "The Ghost. Goes
West," London Films-UA; "Jailbreak^" WB; "Born That
Way," Radio.
MASON, HADDON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MASON, HERBERT: Director. In 1936: "East Meets
West." "His Lordship," "Take My Tip," GB.
MASON, HOMER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MASON, JAMES: Actor. b. Paris. France; «.
private schools and Cornell University. Screen career:
'Back to Gods Country," "The Long, Long Trail"
(ly:iU). Universal; "Alias the Lwie Wolf," Columbia;
"Dead Man's Curve," "Chicago After Midnight," FBO;
"Race for Life," Warner Bros.; "The Big Killing,"
Paramount; "Across to Singapore," MGM; "Thief In
the Dark," "Last of the Duanes" (1930), Fox. In
1933: "Story of Temple Drake," "Sunset Pass,"
Paramount. In 1934: "The Last Kound-up," Paramount.
In 1936: "Call of the Prairie." Paramount. In 1937: "The
Mill on the Floss," National Provincial.
MASON, JAMES: Actor, b. Huddersfleld, Eng., May
15, 1909; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 160 pounds; dark brown
hair, dark brown eyes; e. Marlborough College and
Peterhouse. Cambridge University, 1931, architect, but
became stage actor same year and until 1935. First
pictures, that year. "Late Extra" and "Troubled Waters"
(Fox-British), "Twice Branded" (George Smith). 1936,
"The Prison Breakers" (George Smith). "Blind Man's
Bluff" (Fox-British). "Secret of Stamboul" (Waln-
wright), "Fire Over England" (London Films), "Mill
on the Floss" (John Clein), "The High Command"
(Fanfare). 1937. "Catch as Catch Can" (Fox-British).
MASON, LEROY: Player. Screen work with William
Steiner. FBO. Lumas. Pictures include "Closed Gates,"
Sterling; "The Evening Shadows." "The Law's Lash,"
Pathe; "Hit of the Show," FBO; Jorga In "Revenge,"
United Artists; "Bride of the Desert." Bayart; Dr.
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?«*o'^?°°* ,/" "Climax," Unlverial; "Viking," MOM. In
.rj^'-, ,.^^ Phantom of the Air." Universal serial;
, Smoky, Fox. In 1934: "Are We Civilized?." Baspia
in 19d5: "When a Man Sees Red." Universal; "The
Mystery Man," "Rainbow Valley," Monogram.
MASON, LESLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MASON, LOUIS: Actor. b. Danville. Ky. ; h. 6
feet, 2 Inches; w. 175 pounds; p. Alberta and Junius
Mason; liy. collecting pipes. Appeared on stage In
David Harum" at 15. Was In "Dance Boy," "Fanny"
and "Salvage" and other Broadway productions. Worked
for three years with National Broadcasting Company. In-
cluding program "Moonshine and Honeysuckle." Appeared
in "Trigger" in New York, and went to Hollywood to
play In 1934 In film version of "Spitfire," RKO. Was
in "This Man Is Mine," RKO; "Judge Priest," Fox. In
193a: "Mary Jane's Pa," First National; "In Person,"
BKO. In 1936: "Girl of the Ozarks," Paramount;
"M'Liss," BKO-Radio.
MASON, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MASON, NOEL: Director, b. Bockland, Maine; e.
California. Started as assistant director, 1913, then
director, working L-Ko Henry Lehrman, Sunshine-Fox
unit, Vitagraph, Mack Sennett, C.B.C., mostly all
short comedies. Made feature for Warners, many shorts
for independents, 1926, one feature for Bischoff Pro-
TnS^'°"f' °?^ *°^ Lumas, several for Pathe and others,
inH^o/''*^"'^"'^'"^' 1928-29. Directed Blchard Talmadge
1930-31. In 1930: "Back From Shanghai," "Heroic
Lover, ' General. In 1931: "Dancing Dynamite," "The
Yankee Don." Capitol. In 1932: "Scareheads," Capitol.
In 1935: "The Fighting Pilot," Ajax.
MASON, 0. K.: Theatre operator, b. Lexington. Neb..
Oct 10, 1889; p. Mrs. F. L. Mason; e. Denominational
College; married. Was In telephone Installation depart-
ment. Western Electric. Entered motion picture Industry
as inspector for General Film Company in Omaha. Neb..
1910. In 1911 operied independent film exchanges in
Wichita. Kan., and Fort Smith, Ark., selling out to Uni-
versal in 1914. Entered theatre branch of industry in
Wichita. Kansas about 1917. later expanding to several
surrounding towns. Sold to Fox In 1929. Organized Cen-
tral States Theatre Company In 1930. operating theatres in
western Katsas. President. Central States Theatre Com-
pany, Hoisington, Kan., and vice-president. Commonwealth
Amusement Corporation, Kansas City, Mo.
MASON, REGINALD: Actor, b. San Francisco, Cal.;
p. father was British consul at San Francisco; e. Bedford
College, England; m. Phyllis Young, actress; one son,
John Vincent; hy. sports. Returned to California from
England, in Colton, Bell Company, San Francisco, at 18.
Then to New York City. On stage in New York more
than 30 years. Plays Include "Peg C My Heart," "The
Dark Angel," "Dovei Boad," "Heavy Traffic," "Change-
lings," "Journey's End," "Firebird," "One, Two,
Three" and 'The Violet." Three years with the Theatre
Guild In "Pygmalion," "Bight You Are," "Getting
Married," "At Mrs. Beams," and others. On screen in
1933 in "A Bedtime Story," Paramount; "Emergency
Call," Radio; "Topaze," "Shanghai Madness," Fox;
"Call It LuclC" "Charlie Chan's Courage," Fox; "Brief
Moment," Columbia; "The Big Brain," Tiffany; "Life
Begins," "Baby Face," "Mary Stevens, M.D.," Warner;
"Kiss Before the Mirror," Universal; 1934: "You Can't
Buy Everything," MGM. In 1936: "Suzy," MGM.
MASON, ROY: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Northern
Frontier," Ambassador. In 1936: "Comin" Round the
Mountain," Republic; "The Border Patrolman," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
MASON, SARAH Y.: Writer, b. Pima. Ariz.,
March 31, 1896; b. 5 feet 3 Inches; brown hair and
gray eyes; w. 105 pounds; p. Catharine Borden and
Richard Lee Mason, non-professionals; e. Tucson high
school, Tucson, Ariz. ; m. Victor Heerman. director.
Screen career began In 1918 with Douglas Fairbanks.
Then she went to the Thomas H. Ince studios as script
writer. Her first original story, "The Heart of Twenty."
was produced by Eobertson-Cole. Later she wrote origi-
nals and screen plays for Metro, Famous-Players. Selznlck
and others. With Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for five years.
Among her stories were "Love in the Rough," "The Girl
Said No." "Alias Jimmy Valentine" and "Broadway
Melody," "The Man in Possession," "They Learned About
Women," "Shopworn." In 1932: "Age of Consent," Radio.
Under contract to RKO, in 1933 collaborated on screen play.
"Little Women," "Chance of Heaven," RKO-Radio; in
1934: "Tlie Age of Innocence," "The Little Minister,"
"Imitation of Life," U; In 1935: "Break of Hearts; In
19."'.6: "Magnificent Obsession," Universal.
MASON, SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MASSEY, LOUISE: Actress. In 1936: Paramount short
product.
MASSEY, RAYMOND: Actor, Writer, Director, b.
Toronto, Can., August 30, 1896; h. 6 feet, 1 inch;
p. Chester and Anna Vincent Massey; e. Appelby
bchool, Ontario, Balllol College and Oxford: m. Adrianne
,„ot"' ^'^'ress. Appeared and directed stage plays. In
1932 appeared In the picture "The Old Dark House,"
Universal. In 1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel." United
Artists. In 1936: "Things to Come." London Fllms-UA.
On New Y^ork stage in 1936 In "Ethan Frome." In 1937:
"Fire Over England," "Dreaming Lips," UA.
MASSIE, J. E.: Massie Theatres. Canton. N. C, and
Waynesvllle. N. C. b. Waynesville, N. C. September 8.
1890; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Massie; e. high
school. Has been and atlll is In furniture and under-
taking business at Waynesvllle. N. C. Entered motion
picture business In 1927 at Waynesvllle. and February 6.
1933, purchased Colonial and Imperial theatres at Canton.
N. C, and has personal management of the three houses.
Residence Is in Waynesville, and executive office at Can-
Ion. N. C.
MASTERS, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MASTERS, HASKELL M.: Assistant to vice-president
in charge of foreign sales, and supervisor of sales In
Canada, United Artists Corporation; b. Boston, Mass.,
July 21, 1896; married; e. Boston Latin, 1914. Boston
Photoplay. 1915; Select Pictures, 1917; U. S. Naval Avia-
tion, 1918; Select Pictures, 1919. Joined United Artists
Oct. 1, 1919.
MASTERS, RICHARD: Actor. In 1937: "The Lost
Horizon," Columbia.
MATE, RUDOLPH: Cameraman. With Kotula on
"The Passion of Joan of Arc," Capital. In 1935: "Dressed
to Thrill," "Dante's Inferno," Fox; "Metropolitan,"
■Charlie Chan's Secret," "Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox.
Ii 1936: "Professional Soldier," "A Message to Garcia,"
20th Century-Fox; "Dodsworth," collaborated on photog-
raphy "Come and Get It," UA; "Our Relations," MGM.
In 1937: "Outcast," Paramount.
MATHER, AUBREY: Actor, b. Mlnchlnhampton. Glos.,
England. December 17, 1885; grey hair, blue eyes. Char-
acter actor in a number of British talkers, including
"Young Woodley" (1931) BIP, "The Impassive Foot-
man" (1931) ABP. "Love on the Spot" (1932) ARP,
"Aren't We All," Paramount; "Tell Me Tonight" (1932),
Ufa-Gaumont British. In 1933: "Red Wagon." BIP. In
1934: "The Lash," "The Admiral's Secret," "The Man
Who Changed His Name," "Anything Might Happen,"
Twickenham. In 1936: "When Knights Were Bold," Gen-
eral Film Distributors (England). In 1935: "The Silent
Passenger," Phoenix. In 1936: "Ball In Savoy," Staf-
ford; "As You Like It," Inter-Allied. In 1936: "The
Man In the Mirror," Twickenham; "A Woman Alone,"
GB; "Chick." B & D; "Underneath the Arches," Twicken-
ham. In 1937: "Night Must Fall." MGM.
MATHESON, ILSA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MATHEWS, MARY JO: Actress. In 1935: "Societj
Doctor," MGM.
MATHEWS, RUSS: Assistant director. 1923: "Terror
Aboard," Paramount. In 1934: "Here is My Heart,"
"Ladies Should Listen," "All of Me." "Double Door,"
"Wharf Angel," Paramount. In 1935: "The Glass Key."
"Xivo for Tonight," "People Will Talk." "All the King's
Horses," Paramount. In 1936: "Woman Trap," "The
Texas Rangers," "Border Flight," Paramount.
MATHIESON, MUIR: Musical director. London Film
Productions, Denham, Eng. Conducted "Hiawatha Ballet"
at Albert Hall, London, and "Kurt -Weill" operetta at
Savoy Theatre, among other theatre activities. Responsible
for the musical setting of following London Films: 1935,
"The Ghost Goes West." "Scarlet Pimpernel," "Sanders
of the River," "Things to Come," "Don Juan," "The
Man Who Could Work Miracles"; 1936-7, "Rembrandt,"
"Men Are Not Gods." "Elephant Boy," "Knight With-
out Armour." For New World Productions, "Wings of
the Morning." "Under the Red Robe"; for Erich Pom-
mer Productions. "Fire Over England." "Troopship";
for Victor Savllle Productions, "Dark Journey," "Storm
in a Teacup." "Action for Slander"; for Atlantic PHlm
Productions, "Thunder in the City."
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MATH IS, MILLY: Actress. In 1935: "La Crlse Est
Finie," Nero Films.
MATSON. HENRY J.: Producer, director, G.M P. Pro-
ductions. London: b. Los Angeles, March 13. 1899. p.
Henry Matson: e. Loyola University and University of
California. Worked on New York Variety. Motion Picture
News, and wrote "Inside Facts of Stage and &;reen
for 10 years in Hollywood. In 1936 established G.M.P.
Productions, and Is a director in the company, in charge
of productions. Started producing In February, 19d7,
with "Inside Facts of Europe."
MATTEA, VITTORIO: Sales manager, MGM. Italy:
b. Aquila, Italy, June 11. 1898: p. Caslmlro and Anita
Sllvl Mattea: e. Doctor of Commercial Science: married.
Was salesman of farming implements and machinery
Exhibitor-owner of small theatre circuit in Rome and
Province (of Aquila). Entered MGM as auditor for Italy,
later made assistant sales manager, now sales manager.
MATTECHECK, M. W.: Exhibitor. McMinnville
Amusement Company. McMinnville, Oregon, operating the
Lark and Gaiety Theatres; b. Watertown. Wis.. Aug. 3.
1877: e. high school, Webster. S. D.. and law degree.
University of Minnesota. Minneapolis. 1900; has three
children. Practiced law two years; in banking nine years;
operated hardware and furniture business for twelve years.
In connection with theatre business. Entered exhibition
in Kennewick. Wash., 1914. operating for 12 years.
Moved to McMinnville. Oregon. 1926. operating there ever
since. In theatre business a little over 23 years.
MATTHEWS, A. E.: Actor, b. Bridlington. Yorkshire.
Eng.. Nov. 22. 1876: h. 6 ft.; w. 140 pounds: brown
hair, grey eyes. Twenty-two years on London stage,
including three years with Sir Charles Wyndham. three
vears with Sir Charles Hawtre. also with Sir .Tohn Hare.
Sir Gerald du Maurier. Arthur Bourchier. Ellen Terry,
and Sir Georpe Alexander. Fifteen years stage ex-
perience In New York. As.'iociafed In 1917-18 with the
early British Actors Film Co. In London, a cooperative
film venture of West End players, of which he was chair-
man. In 1937. "Men Are Not Gods" (London Films).
MATTHEWS, ALAN: Actor. In 1937: "Marked
Woman." WB.
MATTHEWS, BUDDY: Player. In 1937: Warner short
product.
MATTHEWS, BURT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MATTHEWS, DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MATTHEWS, GLENN E.: Technical Editor, Kodak
Research Laboratories, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester,
N. Y. : b. Ortonville, Minn., August 23, 1897; married;
e. University of Minnesota. 1916-21. BS. in chemistry.
1920. and MS. In 1921. Research chemist. Eastman
Kodak Company. 1921-25; technical editor since 1925.
Fellow. Society of Motion Picture Engineers. Fellow
.\merican Association for the Advancement of Science;
Fellow. Royal Photographic Society. London: Member,
American Chemical Society; Member. Photographic Society
of America. Contributor to New International Enyclopedla.
MATTHEWS, GUY: Exhibitor. Member, Allied Thea-
tres of Oreson. His theatre Is the Granada.
MATTHEWS, JESSIE: Actress, b. London, March
11, 1907; h. 5 feet, 5 Inches; brunette hair, dark
brown eyes; dlv. Henry Lytton, .Tr., m. Sonnle Hale.
One of C. B. Cochran's "Young Ladles." On screen:
"Out of the Blue" (1931), B.I.P. In 1932: "Her
Rpdlo Romeo," "There Goes the Bride," Gainsborough-
British Lion: "The Midshipmaid" and "The Man from
Toronto"; "The Good Companions" (1933), all Gaumont-
British. To work In HolLvwood for Fox under reciprocal
arrangement with Gaiimont-Brltlsh. In 1934: "Friday the
13." "Evergreen." OR. In 193ri: "Strauss' Great Waltz."
Tom Arnold; "First a Girl," Gaumont-British. In 1936:
"It's Love Again." Gaumont-British. In 1937: "Head
Over Heels in Love." "Gangway." GB.
MATTHEWS. LESTER: Actor, b. Nottingham, Eng-
land, Dec. 3, 1900; b. 6 feet; dark hair and dark eyes;
m. Frances Walper, Anne Grey. On stage In London
and New York since 1916. Featured in following British
pictures: "Siit^erlng Shocks," "Creeping Shadows,"
"The Man at Six," "The Gables Mystery," "The Limp-
ing Man," "The Wlckham Mystery," all B.I.P. ; "The
Old Man." "British Lion; "Gypsy Blood." "Indiscretions
of Eve," "Fires of Fate," distributed by Powers Pic-
tures In America, "The Song You Gave Me," all B.I.P.
"House of Dreams," (1933), "Borrowed Clothes," (1934)
Columbia-British. In 1935: "The Werewolf of London,"
Mat — Mau
"The Raven," Universal; "Blossom Time," BIP. In 1936:
"Professional Soldier," "Song and Dance Man," "Thank
You, JeevesI", "Fifteen Maiden Lane," "Lloyds of Lon-
don," 20th Cent. -Pox; "Spy 77," First Division; "Too
Many Parents," Paramount. In 1937: "Crack-Up," 20th
Cent. -Fox; "April Romance," MGM.
MATTISON, FRANK S.: Director, b. Minneapolis,
Minn., July 9, 1890; e. In Minneapolis; h. 8 feet; dark
hair, blue gray eyes; w. 185 pounds. Previous career,
stage director and actor; entered pictures in 1918;
directed for Trinity Productions: "The China Slaver,"
"Bye-Bye Buddy," "Girls Who Dare." "Little W1IH
Girl," "Must We Marry." In 1934: "Fashions of 1934."
"Jimmy the Gent." WB. In 1935: assistant director.
"Bright Lights," FN. In 1936: "Backfire." "Traveling
Saleslady." "Two Against the World." WB.
MATTOLI, MARIO: Director. In 1936: "Tempo Mas-
slno," World Pictures. In 1937: "La Damlgella dl Bard,"
Artisti Assoclati.
MATTRAW, SCOTT: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MATURIN, ERIC: Actor, r. n. same. b. NInal Tawl.
India, May 30, 1883; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 140 pounds;
black hair, brown eyes; hobbles Include cricket, golf, squash
rackets; p. Colonel and Mrs. P. Maturin; e. Tonbridge
School. Stage for 35 years, London and America. Films:
"City of Beautiful Nonsense," "Price of a Song," Pox-
British; "Sanders of the River," London Films; "Scarlet
Pimpernel," London Films.
MATZENAUER, MARGARET: Actress. In 1936: "Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town," Columbia.
MATZNER, CHARLES: Budapest branch manager.
Pox Film. b. Nagyszombat, Hungary. June 26. 1893: e.
commercial high school. Was in business. From 1917-
1919, exhibitor In Nagyszombat; in 1919-1924. manager
of Tricolor Film Company, Bratislava. Czechoslovakia;
1924. Fox student, Berlin; In 1925, Pox branch manager,
Vienna, and since that time branch manager. Fox,
Budapest.
MAUCH, BILLY and BOBBY: Twin juveniles. In 1936:
■Antliony Adverse," WB; "The White Angel." FN. In
1937: "Penrod and Sam," WB: "The Prince and the
Pauper." WB.
MAUDE. JOAN: Actress, b. RIckmansworth, England.
January 16, 1909; red hair, green eyes. Young British
actress, featured In several talkers, including "In a
Monastery Garden" (1932) Twickenham: "It's A King'-
(1932), B & D. In 1934: "The Lash," Radio-British. In
1935: "The Wandering Jew," Twickenham; "Turn of the
Tide," British National Films; "Jew Suss," GB.
MAUGER. GASTON: Actor. In 1935: "Iceland Fisher-
man," Du World.
MAUGHAM, WILLIAM SOMERSET: Autlior and
dramatist, b. Paris, Jan. 25, 1874; e. King's School,
Canterbury, Heidelberg University and St. Thomas's Hos-
pital; div. Gwendolen Maude S.vrle Wellcome. Author of
many plays. Including "The Letter" which Paramount
filmed in 1929; "Strictly Unconventional," MGM; "The
Constant Wife," which Ethel Barrymore played in New
York: "Our Betters," which Radio made In 1933 with
Constance Bennett, "The Sacred Flame," screened by
Warner in 1935 under title "The Right to Live." and
"The Breadwinner." Has written many books. Including
"Of Human Bondage." which Radio made In 1934: "The
Painted Veil." MGM (1934) ; "The Narrow Corner,"
Warner (1933). Wrote short story "Miss Thompson"
which became plot for play "Rain" which established
Jeanne Eagles as star in 1922 and which Tailulah Bank-
head revived in 1935 and Gloria Swanson appeared in
under screen title of "Sadie Thompson" In 1928. and
.Toan Crawford in 1932 under original stage title of
"Rain." both United Artists releases. Author of the
novel. "Ashenden." which was filmed by (3B In 1936 as
"Secret Agent." In 1936: "The Tenth Man," ABP; "Isle
of Fury," WB.
MAUGHAN, DORA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MAUK, GEO. A,:
Almanac.)
MAULOY: Actor. In 1936: "Le Bonheur," Franco-
American.
MAUR, MEINHART: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
UA-London Films.
MAUREL, RAYMOND: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
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MAURER, LOUIS H.: Pen name, L. M. Dramatic edi-
toi-. Gazette Democrat, Philadelphia, Pa.; b. Philadelphia,
Jan. 11, 1913; p. Louis K. and Mary Mauer; e. high
school graduate. Started working with Gazette as errand
■ bc>. After several promotions became assistant to Wm.
H. Toltz. Upon Mr. Voltz's death succeeded him as dra-
matic editor.
MAURINE: Dancer. In lOdS: Vitaphone short product.
MAURUS, GERDA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAUSERT. FREDERICK W.: Exhibitor, b. Albany,
N. Y., 48 years ago. Entered exhibition In 1913 when
he and partner bought Parle theatre in Glens Falls.
Eleven years later became associated in a building housing
the "World-ln-Motion." second floor theatre, remodeled
it and called It Rialto. Retired from Bialto In 1925 and
took over building of old Presbyterian Church and made
it into State theatre. Is Botarian, Elk and Mason.
MAUX, KATHARINE: Actress, b. San Angelo. Texas.
22 years ago. Began with Florenz Ziegfeld, In 1932, ap-
pearing in "Show Boat." Following in Earl Carroll's
"Vanities." Became an advertising model. Her face
and figure have graced VVrigley gum ads and billboards In
all parts of the country, and as "The Wrigley Girl" she
was engaged by Samuel Goldvvyn for "Roman Scandals,"
next in "Moulin Rouge," "Fashions of 1934," and "Won-
der Bar."
MAXINE, ROGER: Actor. In 1935: "Iceland Fisher-
man," Du World.
MAXIMILIENNE: Actress. In 1935: "Liliom," Pox-
Erich Pommer.
MAXUDIAN, MAX: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAXWELL, ALVA G.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAXWELL. CHARLES: Alusic. In 1935: musical
score, "Calm Yourself," MGM.
MAXWELL. EDWIN: Actor. b. Dublin, Ireland;
e. studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh
for five years. Stage experience started at the age
of 7 when he made his first appearance. While In
university spent summers In stock companies In New
York City. Associated with the stage as player, director
and doctor of scripts. Associate director with Al Woods,
Earl Carroll and Al Lewis. Directed Henry B. Walt-
hall, Fannie Brlce, Fay Balnter, Wilton Lackaye. Louis
Mann, Robert Edeson. Was in "The Jazz Singer,"
"Donovan Affair," Easy Come, Easy Go." "The Doctor's
Dilemma," "John Ferguson"; associate director with
Theatre Guild for five years. Film experience started
in "Taming of the Shrew," In the role of Baptista,
Freelance player In 1929; In 1930 In "All Quiet on the
Western Front," Universal; "Top Speed," First National;
"The Gorilla," First National. In 1933: "State
Trooper," "Fog." Columbia; "Mayor of Hell," Warner:
"Heroes for Sale," First National; "Dinner at Eight,"
MGM; "Gambling Ship," "Duck Soup," Paramount:
"Emergency Call." Radio; "The Woman I Stole," "Night
of Terror," "Police Car 17." Columbia: "Big Time or
Bust," State Rights. In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby Is
Stolen," Paramount; "The Ninth Guest," Columbia;
"Mystery Liner," Monogram: "Burn 'Em Up Barnes,"
released as feature by Majestic, also Mascot serial. In
1935: "Great God Gold," Republic (Jlonogram) ; "Motive
for Revenge." Majestic; "The Crusades," Paramount;
"Thanks a Million," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Dan-
gerous Waters," Universal; "Big Brown Eyes," dialogue
supervisor "The Plainsman," Paramount; "Panic on the
Air," ColumJila; "Fury." MGM; "Come and Get It,"
UA; "A Man Betrayed," Republic.
MAXWELL, JOHN: Chairman and Managing Director,
Associated British Picture Corporation, Ltd.. owning and
controlling Associated British Cinemas. Ltd., British In-
ternational Pictures, Ltd., British Instructional Films.
Ltd.. Pathe Pictures, Ltd., Wardour Films. Ltd. Born
in Scotland. Formerly a solicitor In Glasgow, entered
the motion picture business 1912 as an exhibitor. Later
became actively interested in Wardour Films, Ltd.,
renting house, and as chairman of that company made It
one of the foremost distributing concerns In England.
When he turned to production, became leading light in
the formation of the present British International con-
cern, one of the two largest studios In the United King-
dom, which he has welded with Wardour Films and As-
sociated British Cinemas circuit Into producer-renter-ex-
hibitor group. Chairman and managing director, A.B.C.
and Madame Tussauds. Ltd. President. 1934, of Kinema-
togMph Renters' Society of Great Britain.
MAY, ADA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MAY, HANS: Musical director. Composed music for
40 German ,and 10 French films. English films include:
Mayerling, "Lilac Domino." "My Song Goes Roiinri
w»,tJ^?'"'.'^h' "t «'"„?^», '^°°> Heaven." "Vi^nTse
Yf,^^^^- ,.. ^^S! P^ ^„^'"«' J^^dlo Parade," "How's
Chances? Students Romance," "Everythln" in Life ''
"Southern Roses." Also "Eln Lied Geht Um Die Welt'"
Casino. "cii,
ri^'^y-u'^^l Director, b. Vienna, Austria; h. 5 feet
6% Inches; dark brown hair and hazel eyes- w 165
pounds; e. Vienna Gymnasium, University of Berlin- m
Mia May, actress. After some time spent as amateur
racing driver and racing stable owner, through funds from
his wealthy family, he turned to directing stage produc-
tions In Hamburg Operetta Theatre, 1909. In 1911 pro-
duced with Continental Art Film Company "In The
Depths of the Mine," starring Mia May. Remained with
Continental three years, producing and directing series of
detective films. In 1914 founded own film organization,
and started program Interrupted by the War. Was In-
jured while filming scenes in Austrian trenches In 1916
Joined UFA In 1917. In 1918 produced "Veritas Vincit."
then serial, "Mistress of the World," starring his wife.
In 1921 made "The Indian Tomb," with Conrad Veldt
and Lya DePutti, two years later "The Tragedy of Love."
with Emll Jannings. In association with Erich Pommer
produced among other pictures "Homecoming" and
"Asphalt." Made "The Immortal Hobo" and "The Last
Company," talking pictures. In 1930 came to HolMvood
to study American methods, returning to Germany to
make "Her Majesty Love." Made French pictures, then
"A Song For You," last German-made film. Went to
France, making "All For Love" and "The Wedding of the
Private Secretary." Accepted Hollywood offer, brought to
Fox by Erich Pommer, and directed "Music in the Air."
(1934-35).
MAY, JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MAYBERRY. RICHARD: Assistant director. In 1934:
"I Am a Thief," Warner. In 1936: "The Big Noise,"
"The Golddiggers of 1937," WB. In 1937: "Marked
Woman," WB.
MAYBLE, JACKIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAYER, ARTHUR: Operator of the new Rialto Theatre
and active in management of the Trans-Lux Theatres.
Was with Lubiiner and Trinz; Jater joining Balaban
& Katz, which led ultimately to afflllation with Publix.
In 1932 became director of publicity-advertising, Paramount
Publix Corp. In 1933 resigned to return to theatre field as
operator of Rialto, N. T. In 1937: with Joseph Burstyn
distributed the picture, "The Eternal Mask." Operator
with Rapf and Rudin of Cort theatre, Somerville, N. J..
and new Gramercy Park theatre at 23rd Street and
Lexington Avenue, New York.
MAYER, CARL: Writer. In 1937: adapted "Dreaming
Lips," UA.
MAYER, EDWIN JUSTUS: Writer. b. New York.
Nov. 8, 1896; e. graduated from public school No.
165. Did office work, then newspaper work. With
Samuel Goldvpyn, first as press representatitve then
writing titles. Wrote books and plays. With Metro-
Gcldivyn-Mayer as writer and worked on "Romance,"
"lUushing Brides," "Never the Twain Shall Meet" and
others. Then with Paramount and wrote screen play.
"Merrily We Go To Hell," "Not So Dumb," "Redemp-
tion," "The Lady of Scandal," "In Gay Madrid," "Phan-
tom of Paris," "Wild Girl," "Tonight Is Ours." In 1934:
collaborated on story and screen play of "I Am Suzanne,"
Fox; wrote play "Firebrand" which was screened under title
"The Affairs of Cellini," United Artists-20th Century; col-
laborated on adaptation of "Thirty Day Princess," "Here Is
My Heart," Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on ad-
ditional scenes, "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount; collaborated
on screen play, "So Red the Rose," Paramount. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play, "Desire," "Give Us This
Night," "Wives Never Know." "Till We Meet Again,"
Paramount.
MAYER, LEW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MAYER, LOUIS B.r Vice-president In charge of
production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Culver City,
Cal. : b. Europe, July 4, 1885; p. Sarah Meltzer and
Jacob Mayer, non -professional; e. public schools. St.
John, New Brunswick; m. Margaret Shenburg. His first
theatrical venture was the operation of a small theatre
In Haverhill. Mass. The house was In poor condition,
but he renovated It and reopened It with "Life of the
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Christ." Having won the conSdence of his patrons, he soon
had the leading theatre In the town. He then decided to
give social attractions such as the Boston Opera company,
•Teter Pan." with Maude Adams and "The Littlest
Rebel," with the Farnums as the attractions, which was
also a huge success. One by one all of the Ave theatres in
Haverhill came under Mayer's control. Later he branched
out and with Nat Gordon formed the Gordon-Mayer theat-
rical chain, the strongest in New England at that time.
He then became Interested In the exchange end of the
business, and soon was recognized as one of the biggest
buyers of film production in the country, as well as
enjoying an enviable reputation as a rare judge of >
picture's commercial possibilities. His background of
sound experience and victories made him logical head
of operations when the greatest merger up to that time
in film history brought together the picture-making
forces of Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer. Under his management
that organization has become one of the greatest film
producing organizations In the world, producing an average
of more than 60 pictures each year. President of the
Motion Picture Producers Association.
MAYER, MURRAY: Costumes:
Piml.shment," Columbia.
In 1935: "Crime and
Film editor. In 1933: "Straight
In 1937: "Women of Glamour."
MAYER. OTTO:
Away." Columbia.
Columbia.
MAYER. RAY: Actor and writer, b. Lexington, Neb.;
e. Lexington. Neb. Vaudeville and night club work. In
1935: "The Arizonian." "Village Tale." "Powder Smoke
Range," "His Family Tree," "To Beat the Band," "Seven
Keys to Baldpate." RKO; collaborated on original etory.
"Another Face," RKO. In 1936: appeared in "Follow the
Fleet." "Break of Hearts," "The Arizonian," "Special
Investigator." "The Last Outlaw," "M'Liss," "We Who
.4re About to Die," "Racing Lady," "That Girl from
Paris," RKO-Radio; "I Married a Doctor." WB.
MAYER, STANLEY J.: Branch manager, b. Kansai
City. Mo., July 18, 1893; p. living; e. high school,
married. Exhibitor, 1911-1914. Assistant manager. Para-
mount. Des Moines in 1914. Salesman. Paramount 1915-
16. Manager. Des Moines Film Supply Company and Yale
Photoplay Company, 1917. Army. 1918-19. Salesman.
Paramount. Kansas City, Mo., 1919-21; Educational. 1921-
23; Fox, 1924-29. Branch manager Fox in Des Moines
since June. 1929.
MAYERS, ARTHUR A.: President and Sales Manager.
Du World Pictures. Inc., 729 Seventh Avenue. New York
City. b. New York City. Feb. 19, 1902; married; e.
public schools, Stuyvesant High School. Marshall College.
West Va. Ten years general manager of chain of radio
stores ; general manager. Argus Radio Corporation. General
manager. Colorfilm Corporation. 130 W. 46; sales manager:
Atlas Sound film Studios. Tobis Forenfllms, Inc., Embassy;
founder of Cinecolor, Inc.
MAYFAIR, MITZI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MAYNARD, CLAIRE: Actress, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.;
h. 5 feet 5% inches; blonde hair and blue eyes: w.
112 pumds; p. James L. McCarthy: e. public schools
of Brooklyn; chief hobby is ballroom dancing. Modeled in
several gowTi shops. Under contract to Fox.
MAYNARD. KEN: Actor. b. Mission, Texas, July
21. 1895. Was graduated from Virginia Military Insti-
tute; married non-professional; h. 6 feet; w. 180 pounds:
black hair, gray eyes; hy. aviation. Became interested
in trick riding when a child and copied all the stunts
he saw in circuses. When 14 years old he ran awa>
to join a cheap wagon show. His father persuaded him
to take a course in civil engineering and he was one
of the youngest civil engineers In the Army. In 1923
was with Ringling Brothers' circus, where Lynn Reynolds,
a director, saw him ride and asked him to work in
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a picture. Hia first role wa» In "Janice Meredith."
His first starring role was In "$50,000 Reward." From
that time on be has been starred in a long series of
Western vehicles by First National and Universal; among
them, recently: "Texas Gun-Fighter," "Whlstlln' Dan,"
"King of the Range," all Tiffany; (1932) "Hell Fire
Austin," "Dynamite Ranch," "Come On, Tarzan,"
"Between Fighting Men," "Fargo Express," "Tomb-
stone Canyon," (1933) "Drum Taps," "The Lone
Avenger," "Phantom Thunderbolt," all World Wide;
"Strawberry Roan," "The Trail Drive," "Gun Justice."
Universal. In 1934; "Wheels of Destiny," "Smelting
Guns." original of which he wrote; "Honor of the Range."
Universal; "In Old Santa Fe," Mascot. In 1935: "Heir
to Trouble." "Lawless Riders," "Western Courage."
"Western Frontier." Columbia. In 1936: "Heroes of the
Range," "Avenging Waters," "The Cattle Thief," "Law-
less Riders," "Heroes of the Range," "The Fugitive
Sheriff," Columbia.
MAYNARD. KERMIT: Actor, b. Sept. 20. 1902; h.
6 feet; black hair and blue eyes; p. Mr. and Mrs. W.
H. Maynard; e. Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.,
graduate; married; hy. golf, horses, old firearms. After
college went to George A. Hormel Packing Company,
Austin. Minn., where he became claim manager. Went
to Hollywood four years later. Appeared with "Lefty"
Flyn at old F. B. O. Studios In 1926. Doubled for
actors Including George O'Brien, Victor McLaglen. Edmund
Lowe, Warner Baxter, Jack Hoxie. Tom Tyler, Ken May-
nard (brother), and others. Was rodeo performer, win-
ning world's championship in trick and fancy riding in
1933. Participated in many sports In college, being "All
Western Conference" and "All Western" halfback while
he played at Indiana University. In 1934-35 appeared
in "The Fighting Trooper," "Northern Frontier," "Red
Blood of Courage," "Wilderness Mail," "His Fighting
Blood." "Sandy of the Mounted," "Timber War."
"Trails of the Wild." Ambassador. In 1936: "Song of
Trail." "Phantom Patrol." "Wildcat Trooper." "Wild
Horse Roundup," "Valley of Terror," "Galloping Dyna-
mite." "Whistling Bullets," "The Fighting Texan," Am-
bassador.
MAYNE, ERIC: Actor and Writer, b. Dublin. Ire-
land; h. 6 feet; w. 1T5 pounds; hazel eyes, gray hair;
e. Westminster and Durham. England; p. non-profes-
sionals. Studied for the Episcopal ministry. Many
years stage experience. Appeared in "Suzanne," "The
Easiest Way" and other pictures. Conducted courses of
Shakespearean lectures at the Los Angeles Library, also at
the University College. In 1933 appeared in "Duck Soup."
Paramount. In 1935 appeared In "All the King's Horses,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Ticket to Paradise," Republic.
i«?l*^P' -^^'^^'^^ Director. b. New York City,
oL"- "* '**' * inches; black hair and blue eyes;
w. 200 pounds; e. New York public schools and Columbia
University; married; hy. Pekingese dogs— he owns several,
btage experience in musical shows: also wrote sketches
and songs; traveled through Australia and Europe with
them. Screen experience started as an extra. Became
gag-man for Jack White, gagged 40 comedies for White.
Directed comedies for Stern Brothers and Christy. First
feature he directed was "Quarantined Rivals" for Gotham.
Other productions he directed include: "Johnnie Get
Your Hair Cut." starring Jackie Coogan, "Money Talks,"
for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. "Dearie." starring Irene Rich
for \Varner Brothers, "Slightly Used." with May McAvoy
and Conrad Nagel, "The College Widow," with Dolores
-mu '"a ■ Beware of Married Men," starring Irene Rich,
T=.« h^''"?°"c./^"''" .,""'' "Vengeance," for Columbia.
Later State Street Sadie," "On Trial," "My Man '
Sonny Boy," "The Sap." "Is Everybody Happy,"
_ Sacred Flame^" "Wide Open," "Oh. .Sailor Behave "
_Courage,_ Doorway to Hell." "Illicit," "Svengall,"
Bought, Under Eighteen" and "The Expert," "Street
Ar. T,^."'u. „^^° Against the World," Warners; "Night
"■J^"" ¥ f*"'- . P?/amount. In 1933: "Mayor of Hell,"
ihe Wfe of Jimmy Dolan," "Ever in My Heart,"
yvarner; Convention City," First National. In 1934-
Gambling Lady," "Desirable." Warner; "Man With
Two Faces • First National. In 1935- "Bordertown. '
-rS? ^^*° .I""'' I'ance." "The Case of the Lucky Legs,"
S?^- .,!"„J^,l®= '"■'''« Petrified Forest." "Give Me Your
il^- .. I^^f.^l^^ a Doctor," WB. In 1937: "The Black
Legion," "Call It a Day," WB.
f *^^7,°'l I^u'^'^V ^'^^°'^- •»• New York, 1886; h. 5
feet 11-/4 Inches; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 165
pounds; e. PeeksklU Military Academy; married. SUge
career: Davy Crockett," "Woman in the Case," "The
Squaw Man ; thrae years with Arthur Boucher and
Herbert Sleath, England ; manager of own production.
England. Headlined on RKO vaudeville circuit for
eighteen months; played leading role in "The Nut
^?.u™'r, .*'*^*, production in Hollywood. Screen work
with Universal, Lois Weber Productions, First National
and others. Appeared in "Dough Boys" (1930) MGM:
(1931), "Last Ride," Universal. In 1936: "Magnificent
Obsession." Universal; "Desert Gold," "Hollywood Boule-
vard," Paramount.
MAYO, WALTER: Assistant director. In 1934: "Kid
Millions," "Nana," United Artists; "The Cat's Paw," Fox.
In 1935: "The Wedding Night," "Barbary Coast," United
Artists. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink," "Tliese Three,"
"Come and Get It," UA.
MAZZA, SAMUEL: Rio manager, MGM. b. in Cairo,
Egypt, on Dec. 15. 1898. Before entering picture in-
dustry was hotel manager, French teacher, and traveling
salesman. Clerk, accountant, and now Rio manager for
MGM.
MAZZEI, ANDREW: Director. In 1936: "A Woman
Alone," General Films.
MAZZONE. FRANK; Actor. In 1936: Vitaphone short
product.
MC ADDOO, JOHN; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
McAFEE, HARRY: Associate art director, b. San
Francisco; p. non-professionals; e. high school and the
Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Started in drafting room
at MGM in 1930. Became art director in 1933. In 1934:
"The Barretts of Wimpole Street," MGM. In 1935: "The
Bishop Misbehaves." and several color shorts, MGM. In
1936: "San Francisco." "Love On the Run," "After the
Thy; Man." MGM. In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM.
MCALLISTER, JESSIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCALLISTER, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC ALLISTER, PAUL: Actor, b. New York City, June
30, 1875: h. 6 feet: white hair and brown eyes: e. Penn
Charter School, University of Pennsylvania, and private
tutors: m. Margaret McKinney. professional; hy. writing
Played repertoire of Shakespearean and modern plays for
35 years with Daly, Charles and Dan Frohman companies,
John Drew, William A. Brady. Sliuberts, Theatre Guild
and in stock at Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre, New
York. Starred in "If I Were King." "Raffles," "The
Merchant of Venice," "Othello," "The Great Divide."
"The Devil," "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and with Mrs. Leslie
Carter In "DuBarry." Played in films "Scales of Jus-
tice," Famous Players, 1914 and "Hearts in Exile,"
World Film. Appeared In "The Yellow Ticket" and
"Trilby." In Army, 1916-1919. Appeared with Brady.
Shuberts. Theatre Guild, etc. Played in "The Grani
Duchess and the Waiter" with Elsie Ferguson. Appeared
in "Beau Geste," Famous Players, 1926. Films include
"Sorrell and Son." UA; "She's a Sheik," "The Big
Killing," Paramount; "Evangeline," UA; "Noah's Ark."
Warner; "The Case of Sergeant Grischa" and "Beau
Ideal," RKO; "Inspiration," MGM; "Pilgrimage" and
".Judge Priest" 1934, Fox. Member, Players Club,
Gramercy Park, N. Y. Earlier screen work with
Famous. World, First National, Fox, Equity, Pathe. Cos-
mopolitan, Associated Exhibitors. State Rights. Rosemary.
TIA. Warner and MGM. In 1936: "Mary of Scotland,"
RKO-Radlo.
MC ARDLE, GLADYS: Exhibitor, Owl Theatre, Leba-
non, Kan.; b. Smith County. Kansas: p. John and Mary
L. McArdle; e. grammar school and business college. Was
assistant cashier. Lebanon State Bank. Entered motion
picture industry Aug. 1. 1930.
MC AVOY, CHARLES: Actor. In 1934: appeared in
"Murder at the Vanities." "Shoot the Works." Para-
mount. In 193fi: "Strike Me Pink," UA; "The Singing
Cowboy," Republic.
MCAVOY. MAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC BAN, MICKEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC BRIDE, CARL: Director, b. Sioux City. Iowa. 1894;
e. Sioux City public and high schools. On screen In
Charles B. Dillingham productions for four years. In
vaudeville for ten years as member of McBrlde and
Cavanaueh. Real estate business, Paul Beach, Fla.. for
four years. Produced presentation for picture theatres.
Became assistant to Larry Ceballos. dance director for
Warner Brothers. Directed Vitaphone Varieties. Pree-
lancine.
MC BRIDE. DOMINIC: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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MC BRIDE, DON: Actor. In I'JoC: Educational short
product.
MC CABE, LEO: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "The
House of Kothschild," United Artist3-20tli Century. In
1935: "Cardinai Kichellcu." UA-:!Oth Century; "The In-
former," BKO. In 1936: "Beloved Enemy." UA.
MCCALL, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCCALL, MARY, JR.: Writer, b. New York City,
April 4, 1904; p. father with N. Y. Life Insurance: e.
Vassar College, A.B., 1923; Trinity College. Dublin:
married. Newspaper worit. columnist, short stories In
popular magazines, advertising copy writer, free lance
radio writer, radio beauty e.\pert tor Porapeiian Cream
and newspaper correspondent, also reviewer for the
MPPDA. ContrilHited to Life. Judge. 1932: collaborated
on "Scarlet Dawn," "Street of Women." "It's Tough to
Be Famous," WB. Wrote story and screen play "Desir-
able." Wrote screen play. "Babbitt"; screen play with
Buckingham and F. Hugh Herbert. "The Secret Bride";
screen play with Peter Milne. "The Woman in Red";
screen play with Charles Kenyon, "A Midsummer Niglit's
Dream" adaptation, "Dr. Socrates," "I Found Stella
Parish," Warner. In 1936: collaborated on "The Great
O'Malley." "Craig's Wife." "Snowed Under." WB. In
1937: collaborated on screen play "I Promise to Pay,"
"Women of Glamour," Columbia.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MCCALL, WILLIAM:
Almanac.)
MC GALLON, HOMER: Director of publicity. Loew's
State Theatre. Houston, Texas; b. Reagan, Tenn.. Sept. 2,
1904; e city schools and University of Tennessee, Knox-
ville. Before entering films did outdoor advertising, princi-
pally with Coca-Cola, Chero-Cola and Orange Crush. Was
assistant manager, Marvin Wise's Empire Theatre. Bir-
raineham. Poster artist for other theatres there. Assist-
ant to Adolphe Gortatovvsky in Albany. Ga. Present post
for last ten years.
MCCALLUM, ELVA: Screen editor, American, Boston,
Mass. ; b. Boston, Mass. ; p. Joseph F. and Eva H. Thomp-
son; e. Winthrop High School, Jackson College, North
Eastern Conservatory of Music; married. Wrote music re-
views for the late Katherine Lyons, dramatic editor, Boston
Traveler. Wrote miscellaneous column, "The Vanity Box,"
for Boston Herald. Wrote "Lucy Adams" for four years
for Boston Herald. Wrote dramatic reviews for Traveler.
In publicity business as partner of Joseph A. DiPesa.
Writing film reviews, and music (as "Ann Ames"), and
some dramatic reviews (Shubert productions in Boston )>
Also uses name "Harris Morgan" for Boston Evening
American.
MC CANON, CELIA: Actress. In 1935: "The Singing
Vagabond," Republic.
MC CAREY, LEO: Director, b. Les Angeles, Cal.
October 3. 1898; e. Los Angeles and the University of
Southern California; m. non -professional; hy. sports, golf
and football. He entered pictures in September. 1918.
Assistant to Browning on "Virgin of Stamboul," Uni-
versal. Made Laurel-Hardy and Charlie Chase comedies.
"Joe College." Pathe: "The Sophomore," "Red Hot
Rhythm" and "Let's Go Native," for Paramount. Was
signed by Fox in 1930 to direct "Roadhouse," Shepper
"Newfounder," "The Kid from Spain," United Artists;
"Wild Company," "Part Time Wife." Fox; "Indiscreet,"
UA. In 1933: "Duck Soup." Paramount. In 1934: "Six of
a Kind." "Belle of the Nineties," Paramount. In 1935:
"Ruggles of Red Gap," Paramount. In 1936: "The Milky
Way," Paramount.
MC CAREY, RAY: Director, b. Los Angeles, Sept. 6,
1904; m. Grace Thomas, and has two children, e. Loyola
University. Los Angeles. Cal. Entered pictures as "prop"
boy at Paramount ; then became assistant director. Para-
mount; also for Pathe. RKO and Mack Sennett; mem-
ber of Fox scenario department for a year; directed shorts
for Pathe and JIGM. Directed "Pack Up Your Troubles,"
M&M-Hal Roach, 1932. In 1935: "The Mystery Man,"
Monogram; "Sunset Range." First Division; collaborated
on direction, "Hot Tip. " RKO; direction, "Millions in
the Air," Paramount. In 1936: "Three Cheers for Love,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Let's Make a Million," Paramount;
"Oh, Doctor," "Love in a Bungalow^" Universal.
MC CARRON, RITCHIE: Actor. In 1936: "Laughing
Irish Eyes," Republic.
MCCARTHY, B. J.: Branch manager. Started with
RKO as salesman on March 1, 1929, and on April 1, 1929,
became branch manager, Des Moines. Transferred to St.
Louis, August. 1935.
MCCARTHY, CHARLES E.: Director, advertising and
publicity. Twentieth Century-Fox. b. Wareham, Mass; e.
public schools at Middleboro. Mass, ; married, home address:
14 Elm Place. Nutley. N. J. Employed as a reporter
and editor of various New England. New Jersey and
New York newspapers. Joined publicity department of
Fox Film in 1918; became publicity manager of Para-
mount Famous Lasky Corp. In 1919; promoted to direc-
tor of public relations of Paramount Publlx In 1929;
resigned in 1932 to assume present post.
MCCARTHY, CLEM: Sports narrator. In 1936: Vlta-
phoiie short product.
MCCARTHY, EARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCCARTHY, F. J. A.: Eastern Division Sales Man-
ager, Universal. b. Somerville, Mass.; e. Boston
College, Harvard. Previously with Fox as student in
Boston, as office manager in Buffalo and branch manager
in Pittsburgh. Then with Paramount as special repre-
sentative in Buffalo. Branch manager for First National
in Buffalo, for Universal in Boston.
MCCARTHY, HENRY: Writer, b. San Francisco. Cal.,
January 30. 1882; e. Jesuit College. San Francisco. Was
a newspaperman. Entered pictures in 1917: wrote "The
Gorilla." "Ladies Night In a Turkish Bath." "Black
Butterflies," "Carnation Kid"; co-author of "Song of
Love," Columbia; adaptation and dialogue for "Blaze
o' Glory" and "Bright Lights," First National: and
in 1930-31, "Numbered Men," "Top Speed," "Going
Wild," "Sunny," all for First National. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play "Great Guy." GN. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play "23% Hours Leave," GN.
MCCARTHY, J. J.: Died February 25, 1937. (See
1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MCCARTHY, JOHN P.: Director, b. San Francisco.
Cal., March 17. 1883; e. St. Ignatius College; m. Bessie
McCarthy, professional: hy. scientiflc research and all
sports. Stage experience two years. Entered films in
1914 and was with D. W. Griffith five years as technical
director and assistant. Organized own company. Mc-
Carthy Pictures. Has directed for Second National Pic-
tures. Russell Productions, Raymond Gardner. Columbia,
Pathe, MGM. Monogram. In 1926 directed the fol-
lowing: "Out of the Dust," "Pals," "Vanishing Hoofs"
and "Border Whirlwind": in 1927 "Becky," "Lovelorn"
and "His Foreign Wife": in 1928 "Diamond Handcuffs";
in 1929 "Eternal Woman": in 1930 "Land of Missing
Men," starring Bob Steele: "Headin' North," Tiffany. In
1931: "Ridin' Fool," "Nevada Buckaroo," "Sunrise Trail."
Tiffany; "Cavalier of the West," Artclass; "Mother and
Son," "Ships of Hate," "Rose of the Rio Grande," Mono-
gram; "God's Country and the Man," "Riders of the
Plains." Syndicate. In 1932: "The Forty-Niners," Freuler.
In 1933: "Crashing Broadway," Monogram. In 1936:
"Song of the Gringo," GN.
MC CARTHY, LEO J.: Special adviser in editorial dept..
Republic Pictures. Was with film companies, then turned
to theatre operation. District manager for Fox West Coast
in St. Louis, district embracing Southern Illinois; in 1932
was transferred to Kansas City as district manager of the
Fox Midwest circuit. In 1936 was assistant to Elmer C.
Rhoden, president and general manager. Fox Midwest
Theatres.
MCCARTHY, MARY E : Writer. In 1932: screen storv
and screen play "Slightly Married," Chesterfield. In 1934
wrote story and screen play of "I Hate Women," "Woman
Unafraid." Goldsmith. In 1935: collaborated on "Life
Returns," U. ; wrote story which was the basis of "Theo-
dora Goes Wild," Columbia.
MC CAUSLAND. A. H.: Associated with receivership
department. Irving Trust Co. Appointed in January. 1933.
by Irving Trust Ccjmpany as receiver's representative in
RKO.
MCCLAIN, BILLY: Actor in 1935; "The Virginia
Judge," Paramount. In 1936: "Dimples," 20th Cent.-Fox.
MCCLEOD, GORDON: Actor. In 1935: "Death at
Broadcasting House," Phoenix Films.
MCCLINTIC, GUTHRIE: Director, producer, actor, h.
Seattle. Wash., August 6. 1894; e. public schools of Seat-
tle. University of Washington and Academy of Dramatic
Arts in New York; m. Katharine Cornell, stage actress;
h. 5 feet 10 inches; black hair, hazel eyes; hy. collecting
old furniture End stamps. First on the stage in 1915
with Grace George in repertoire; stage manager and later
casting director for Winthrop Ames; became producer with
A. A. Milne's "The Dover Road"; has directed "The
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Shanghai Gesture." "Saturday's Children," "The Green
Hat." "The Letter." "Age of Innocence," "Dishonored
Lady," "The Barretts of Wimpole Street." "Lucrece,"
"Alien Corn," "Romeo and Juliet,' "Candida," "Flowers
of the Forest," "Saint Joan." "The Wingless Victory,"
these twelve for Katharine Cornell. Has produced "Brief
Moment." "Yellow Jack," "Winterset," "Hamlet" and
"High Tor." and many other plays, also directed "The
Old Maid." "Parnell" and "Ethan Fiome." Debut as
picture director in 1931 when he directed "Tour Back,"
with Irene Rich; "Once a Lady," with Kuth Chatterton,
and "Once a Sinner." with Dorothy Mackail and Joel
McCrea.
MCCLINTOCK, EARL I.: Executive. Elected to board
of directors of Paramount Pictures. Inc.. on July 16.
1936. for two-year term. Is president of Sterling Prod-
ucts. Inc.. drug company.
McCLINTOCK, FRANCIS M.: Cashier, Universal, b.
Indianapolis. Feb. 28. 1900; h. 5 ft. 10% in.; w. 138
pounds; p. James A. and D. Ruth; e. high school. Bank
clerk 11 years.
McCLINTOCK, L. W.: Branch manager. b. Sacra-
mento. Cal., Feb. 2. 1903; p. Mrs. Charlotte McClintock;
e. high school; married. Started as clerk in 1925 in
San Antonio; transferred to Dallas in 1926 as assistant
advertising manager; promoted to salesman, traveled East
Texas. Was head booker before becoming branch manager
tor Paramount.
MCCLINTOCK, ROBERT L.: Pen name, B. M. Wichita
Beacon, Wichita, Kan.; b. Canon City, Col., May 30,
1909; p. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McClintock; University of
Colorado (A.B. 1930). Started newspaper work as cub
reporter, shifted to desk work. Including telegraph; then
became Sunday magazine editor with movies and drama
as a sideline. Added features, proverbs and a few other
sidelines as minor duties.
MCCLOSKEY, J. H.: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Cowboy Millionaire." Fox. In 1935: "Red Salute." UA.
MC CLUNG, BOB: Actor, harmonica player. In 1937:
"Two Wise Maids," "Paradise Express." Republic.
MCCLURE, BUD: Actor. In 1936: "Heroes of the
Range." Columbia.
MCCLURE, HARRY A.: District manager. Fox Mid-
west Theatres. Kansas City; b. Topeka, Kan., Aug. 22.
1890; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McClure; e. grade and high
school; married. Was clerk. Santa Fe R. B. office at
Dodge City, Kan., 1906-1914 and owner of grocery store,
Emporia, Kan., 1914-1918. In 1918 purchased Electric
Theatre, Emporia; 1920, opened New Strand Theatre, Km-
poria; 1926, purchased Royal Theatre, Emporia; 1929,
opened New Granada, Emporia; sold three theatres In
Emporia to Fox West Coast, October, 1929 ; manager for
Fox West Coast in Emporia until February, 1930. Pro-
moted to city manager in Topeka, and in March, 1931,
promoted to present post as district manager with head-
quarters in Topeka. Topeka district comprises twenty-
five theatres In cities in Missouri, Kansas and Ne-
braska. April 1, 1936, transferred to Kansas City, hand-
ling same territory.
MCCLURE, MRS. RICHARD (EUNICE L.): Chair-
man of Committee on Motion Pictures, General Federation
of Women's Clubs: president. Better Films Council of
Chlcagoland; b. LaGrange. Ind., Sept. 19. 1891: p. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles L. Bothwell; e. Three Rivers High
School, Michigan; Toledo Conservatory of Dramatic Art;
Drexel Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Art: Emerson
College of Oratory. Was teacher of reading and dramatic
art. Nebraska State Teacher's College; Chautauqua and
Lyceum entertainer; active in women's organizations, in-
cluding Third Congressional District Illinois Federation
of Women's Clubs, Community Centers of Chicago. Ridge
Community Motion Picture Theatre Community Project,
and others. Aiding in development of program of edu-
cational public relations work.
MCCLURG, EARL J.: Exhibitor. Grand Theatre.
Preston, Idaho: b. Malad City, Idaho. July 2. 1898: n.
J. N. and Martha McClurg; e. high school: married.
Was deputy sheriff, implement salesman, street car motor-
man, grocery store operator; Chamber of Commerce sec-
retary. Leased Grand Theatre. 1932.
MCCULLOUGH, RALPH: Actor. In 1937: "Paradise
Express," Republic.
MC COMAS. KENDALL: Actor, r. n. Baby John Mc-
Cormack; b. Holton, Kansas, Oct. 29. 1923. On screeD
In "Daddy Long Legs," "The Spider" and "Arrow-
smith." In Hal Roach "Our Gang" series as "Breezy."
MCCONNELL, B. A.: Exhibitor, Emerson Theatre,
Hartford, Ark.; b. Sebastian County, Ark.. Nov. 6. 1892;
p. dec; e. B.A.. Henderson College. Arkadelphia, Ark.
in undertaking and outdoor advertising business. Purchased
local theatre in 1930 from Mr. Latimer.
MCCONNELL, BISHOP FRANCES J.: (See 193G-37
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MCCONNELL, FRED J.: Short subject sales. Columbia
b. Waseca. Minnesota; e. Ashland. Wis., high school,
Chicago JIanual Training school and the University of
Wisconsin. Formerly was connected with the Chicago
Herald and Cleveland News; four years New York City
representative for the Chicago Herald; previously in adver-
tising agency field with Kaufman & Handy Agency and
Taylor Critichfleld Company, both in Chicago; advertising
manager. Northwest Agriculturist, farm publication; short
product sales manager for Universal ; in charge of serial
production at Universal City 1923-25. Editor and vice-
president of Exhibitors' Daily Review, 1926, and an inde-
pendent producer of Western and dog features for Pathe.
Short product sales manager. Universal, 1928-31; sales
manager. Van Beuren Corporation, 1932. Eastern Sales
JIanager, "March of Time." In 1936 joined Columbia short
subjects sales department.
MCCONNELL, GLADYS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCCONNELL, LULU: Actress. In 1936: "Stage
.Struck," FN.
MCCONNELL, THOMAS YOUNG: Manager, State
'iiieatre, Chattanooga, Tenn., operated by Wil-Kin Theatrb
Management Corporation, Atlanta, Ga. ; b. Concord. N. C.
March 28. 1911; p. Mr. and Mrs. Ross L. McConnell; e.
grammar school and three years high school: married
Began as usher at Strand Theatre. Montgomery, Ala.
Transferred to Paramount, Montgomery; assistant manager.
Paramount, Montgomery. Returned to Strand as manager;
transferred to the Ritz. Tuscaloosa, Ala. as manager;
transferred to Riviera, Knoxville, Tenn., manager. Trans-
ferred to Strand, Birmingham, Ala., as manager ?1
Strand and Galax theatres; then to Ritz Theatre, Birming-
ham; finally to State Theatre, Chattanooga, Tenn. In
business seven years, five as manager.
MC CONVILLE, BERNARD: Writer. In 1936: wrott
screen story and collaborated on scjeen play "King of the
Pecos," "Ghost Town Gold." "Ride Rangers Ride,"
"Riders of the Whistling Skull," "The Lonely Trail,"
Republic.
MC CONVILLE, JOSEPH A.: National sales supervisor.
Columbia, e. Westbrook Seminary. Portland, Maine, and
Holy Cross College. Was reporter. Associated with
Hiram Abrams as publicity manager for Famous Player
Film Company of New England. Formed Independent
Films. Inc., for distribution of independent product in
New England and associated with A. Montague, handling
C. B. C. and Columbia. Upon nationalization of Colum-
bia Pictures, sold franchise.
MC CORD, M. S. : Secretary-treasurer, Malco Thea-
tres, Inc., Little Rock, Ark.; b. Pine Bluff. Ark. Nov.
29. 1893; e. public schools of Pine Bluff, and University
of Arkansas; married. Associated with legitimate theatres.
1911-1913. Treasurer and auditor. Weiss and Oppen-
heimer. Kempner Theatre, Little Bock. Ark., and Elks
Theatre. Pine Bluff. Ark. Advance agent or business
manager of Henry W. Savage Attractions. 1913-1914. In
motion picture industry since 1915. In 1927 founded
Malco Theatre Circuit with M. A. Llghtman. operatipg
theatres In Arkansas and Tennessee. Secretary. Motion
Picture Theatre Owners, Tri-States MPTO, 1929-1933.
MCCORD, TED: Cameraman. In 1933: "Man from
Monterey," Warner; "Strawberry Roan," "Gun Justice,"
■'Trail Drive," Universal. In 1934: "Smokin- Guns."
"Honor of the Range." "Wheels of Destiny." "Doomed
to Die," Universal. In 1935: "When a Man Sees Red."
"Stone of Silver Creek." Universal; "The Rainmakers."
RKO. In 1936: "Fugitive in the Sky," WB.
MCCORMACK, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCCORMACK. HUGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCCORMACK, JOHN: Tenor and actor, b. Athlone.
Ireland, June 14, 1884: e. Marlst Brothers School in
Athlone and SummerhlU College. Sllgo. Ireland, and
received doctor of literature degree from Holy Cross Col-
lege. Worcester, Mass. First started to sing as member
of choir in cathedral in Dublin. Obtained funds, by
singing at local concerts, to study in Italy. After three
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years's study In Milan made debut In Savona, Italy, In
Mascagnl'3 "Amico Fritz." Joined Royal Opera Com-
pany at Covent Garden, London, making fir.st appearance
In "Cavallerla Kustlcana." Made debut In United States
as member of Oscar Hammersteln's Manhattan Opera
Company In "Travlata" with Mme. Tetrazzlnl. Also
appeared with the San Carlo Opera Company In Naples.
rhlladelphla-Chlcago Opera Company and Metropolitan
Opera Company in New York and has made many guest
appearances in Paris. In 1921-22 was leading tenor at
opera houce in Monte Carlo. "Song o" My Heart," 1929.
for Fox. New York home at 270 Park Avenue. In 1937:
■■Wings of the Morning," 20th Cent.-Fox.
MCCORMIC, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCCORMICK, ELLA MAE HAWTHORNE (Mrs. Frank
Dclon) : Motion picture editor. Detroit Free Press, Detroit,
Mich.: b. London, Sept. 22, 1886; p. Elizabeth Mary
• troves and William Henry Hauthorne: e. Private and
public schools, high school, finishing school: widow and
lias one son. All branches of newspaper work, dramatic,
music and motion picture critic on Detroit News, Detroit
Times and Detroit Free Press. For two years assistant
manager and publicity director of Detroit Symphony
Orchestra.
MCCORMICK, F. J.: Player. In 1937: "The Plough
and the Stars," BKO-Kadlo.
MCCORMICK, JOHN: Talent representative, producer.
I). Kansas City. Mo.. August 17. 1893: h. 6 feet 1 inch:
brown hair and blue eyes; w, 22.") pounds; p. Anne Plielan
and James McCormIck, non -professionals; e. Broadway
high school. Seattle. Wash., and the Xiniverslty of Wash-
ington. Chief hobby is tennis. Began his stage career
as usher in a Seattle theatre; after leaving college he
became treasurer of the Empress theatre in San Fran-
cisco. Beallzlng the coming popularity of motion pic-
tures, he entered this branch of the show business In
1914: bought rights to "Birth of a Nation" and "Tillle's
Punctured Romance." for Pacific Northwest territory, and
exploited and sold pictures in that locality; then became
afTiliated with Sol I..esser. first as exchange manager In
Denver of All Star Features Distributors, then as publicity
and exploitation manager for the entire organization
.After the World war. in which he was commissioned ar
ensign in the Navy h<> became publicity director of thi
newly organized First National Exhibitors Circuit: wa.
Western head of this organization as it developed fron
a two-room ofBce until It occupied its present two mil
lion dollar studio. In 1927 he resigned as general man-
ager of First National Studio to devote his attention to
producing Colleen Moore pictures for First National release.
.Toined Joyce-Selznick Agency. Hollywood, 1933. Opened
own agency in 1934 as John McCcrmick, Inc. In ilarch.
193.5 consolidated with A & S Lyons. Inc.. under name o'
Lyons. McCcrmick and Lyons.
MCCORMICK. MERRILL: Player. Appeared in "Born
to the Saddle," Universal; Luca in "Romance of the Rio
Grande" (1930), Fox. In 1930: "The Rest Cure," Regal
Prod.
MCCORMICK. MYRON: Actor. In 1936: "Wlnterset."
RKO-Radio.
MCCORMICK. S. BARRET: Advertising manager. RKO-
Radio Pictures: b. Missouri. Gained his early newspaper
training in Denver. Joined writing staff of Thomas H
Ince for Triangle Film. Organized one of the first
movie newspaper sections in America in Denver. Became
manager of Circle Theatre In Indianapolis and Allen in
Cleveland: brought theatres Into national limelight: in-
troduced unique program policies; presentations and special
features. Later became Director of publicity and ex-
ploitation for Pathe Exchange, which he headed for four
and one-half years. Eastern representative for Douglas
Fairbanks. Joined Lord. Thomas & Logan Advertising
Agency, handling national newspaper advertising cam-
paigns. Thence to RKO Radio.
FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MCCORMICK,
Crescent.
W. M.: Actor. In 1936: "Rebellion.
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
e. - - education
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pro. -
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h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
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MCCOY, CLYDE: Orchestra leader. In 1936: Vitaphone
short product.
MC COY,
Almanac.)
MCCOY, HORACE: Dialogue writer. "Soldiers of the
Storm," "Dangerous Crossroads," Columbia. In 1933:
collaborated on '■Hold the Press," "Soldiers of the Storm,"
Columbia: screen story "Her Resale Value," Mayfair. In
1934: wrote story and screen play of "Speed Wings." "Fury
of the Jungle," Columbia. In 1936: collaborated on adap-
tation, "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," Paramount;
screen story and screen play "Postal Inspector," "Parole,"
U.
MCCOY, HOWARD W.: Division manager. Saenger
Theatres, New Orleans. La. ; u. Salt Lake City, Utah. Jan.
7. 1893; p. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McCoy; e. high school
and general business school; married. In show business
since boyhood. With 101 Ranch Wild West Show; theatre
treasurer. Shuberts; company manager, Paul Armstrong
and Oliver Morosco; stock company manager, Finkelsteln
and Ruben; theatre manager. Orpheum Circuit. Super-
vising manager. B. S. Moss; «outhern division manager.
Loew's. Inc. ; division manager, Publix Theatres. Division
manager, Saenger Theatres.
MC COY, RUBYx (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MC COY, TIM: Actor, r. n. Colonel Timothy John Fitz-
gerald McCoy; b. Saginaw. Mich., April 10. 1891: h. 5
feet 11 inches; w. 170 pounds: blue eyes, blond hair; e.
Saginaw public schools and at St. Ignatius College. Chi-
cago; div. and has two children, b. 1931-32. "Fighting
Fool." "Fighting Marshall." "One Way Trail." "Shot
Gun Pass," "Texas Cyclone": "The Riding Tornado."
"Two-Flsted Law," Columbia; "Cornered." "The End of
the Trail." "Fighting for Justice." "Man of Action."
"The Western Code." all Columbia; (1933) "Silent Men."
"The Whirlwind." "Police Car 17." "Hold the Press,"
"Straightaway," Columbia. In 1934: "Speed Wings"
■■Beyond the Law," "Hell Bent for Love." "A Man's
Game," "Prescott Kid," "Voice in the Night," "The
Westerner," Columbia. In 1935: "Square Shooter." "The
Revenge Rider," "Fighting Shadows" and ■■Range Raid-
ers," Columbia. "Law Beyond the Range." "Justice of
the Range." "Range War." Columbia. In 1936: "Border
Caballero," "Aces .and Eights," "Ghost Patrol," Puritan.
MCCRACKEN, BOOTH: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Lottery Lover," "Servants' Entrance." "Hell in the
Heavens," "George White's Scandals." Fox. In 1935;
•The Littlest Rebel." "The Farmer Takes a Wife," "Curly
Top." "George White's 1935 Scandals." In 1936: "A
Message to Garcia," "The Bowery Princess," "Poor Little
Rich Girl." "Under Two Flags," "Dimples," "White
Hunter," 20th Cent.-Fox.
MCCRACKEN, HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC CRAIG, ARCHIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.'\lmanac. )
MC CREA, JOEL: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Cal., Novem-
ber 5. 1905: h. 6 feet 2 Inches: brown hair and blue
eyes: w. 185 pounds: p. Lou W. and Thomas P. Mc-
Crea, non-professionals: e. Hollywood high school. Uni-
versity of Southern California, and Pomona College:
m. Frances Dee. Actress: hy. horseback riding, surfing,
tennis, volley ball, boxing and swimming. Stage ex-
perience amateur dramatics and community plays, taking
the male lead In "The Patsy." "Laff That Off." and
"The Little Journey." also character parts In "To the
Ladies." "Loyalties." and "Twelve Pound Look." On
ihe screen successively under contract to MGM, C. B.
neMille and RKO Radio pictures. .\ppeared in the
following productions: "The Jazz Age." for FBO. and
the following for MGM: "The Five O'Clock Girl." "Dyna-
mite." "So This Is College." "The Single Standard."
Under contract to RKO Radio appeared in "Lightnin'."
"The Silver Horde." "Once a Sinner." "Kept Hus-
ijands." "Born To Love." (1932) "The Lost Sauadron."
"Bird of Paradise." "The 5Iost Dangerous Game." "Bock-
abye," "Sport Parade": (1933) "Our Betters." RKO
Radio; "Bed of Roses." "The Silver Cord." "One Man's
.Tniirney." "Chance at He«iven." Radio. In 1924:
"Gnmblin? Lady." Warner; "Half A Sinner," Universal;
"The Richest Girl In the World." RKO. In 1935: "Pri-
vat° Worlds," Paramount; "Our Little Girl." Fox:
"Woman Wanted," MGM; "Barbary Coast." UA. In
1936: "These Three." "Come and Get It," UA: "Two in
a Crowd." U; "Adventure in Manhattan," Columbia;
"Banjo on My Knee." 20th Cent.-Fox.
MC CULLEY, JOHNSTON: Writer. In 1935: story.
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"The Outlaw Deputy." Puritan. In 1936: Idea for "The
Bold Caballero," Republic.
MCCULLOCH, CHARLES ALEXANDER: Board of
Directors, Paramount, b. Chicago, Dec. 2, 1875. News-
paper business, directed affairs of several utilities com-
panies.
MC CULLOUGH, PAUL: Died, March 25, 1936. (See
1935-36 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MC CULLOUGH, PHILO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC CULLY, JEANNE: Actress. In 1936: Universal
short product.
MC DANIELS, ETTA: Actress. In 1934: appeared in
"Smoking Guns." Universal. In 1935: "The Virginia
.Judge." Paramount. In 1936: "The Invisible Bay." "The
Magnificent Brute," U; "The Prisoner of Shark Island. '
20th Century-Fox; "The Lawless Nineties," "The Lonely
Trail," Republic; "Palm Springs." Paramount; "The
Glory Trail," Crescent; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM.
MC DANIELS, HATTIE: Actress and singer. b.
Wichita, Kan.; black hair and eyes; p. Henry McDaniels,
Baptist minister, and Susan Holbert. church singer; e.
public schools, and two years at East Denver High
School; married twice. Won medal in dramatic art from
White Women's Christian Temperance Union. Denver.
1916. Was first colored girl to sing over radio, with
Prof. George Alorrison's colored orchestra in Denver.
Toured West with band, through South for Shrine and
Elks circuit, and Pantages Circuit, 1924-25. Played in
own act in Kansas City. Sang in Sam Pick's Suburban
Inn, Milwaukee, Wis. Plajed in "Show Boat" through-
out the country. On radio program. Motion pictures in-
clude: (1933) "The Story of Temple Drake." Paramount;
"Blonde Venus." "I'm No Angel," Paramount; "Operator
13." MGM; "Judge Priest," (1935); "The Little
Colonel," Fox; "Lost in the Stratosphere," Fox; "Alice
Adams," "Another Face." RKO; "Music is Magic," 20th
Centurv-Fox. In 1936: "Gentle Julia." "The First Baby."
"High Tension." "Star for a Night." "Can This Be
Dixie?". "Reunion," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Showboat," "Postal
Inspector." U; "Hearts Divided." WB; "The Bride Walks
Out." "Racing Lady." RKO-Radio; "Valiant Is the Word
for Carrie." Paramount. In 1937: "Don't Tell the Wife,"
RKO-Radio.
MC DANIELS, SAM: Actor. In 1935: "George White's
1935 Scandals." Fox; "Unwelcome Stranger," Columbia;
"Ladv Tubbs." Universal; "The Virginia Judge." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Hearts Divided," WB.
MC DERMOTT. JOHN W.: Writer, b. Green River.
Wyo., September 9, 1892: e. Notre Dame. Was on the
stage for Ziegfeld. Wrote "Squawk" and "Felony,"
plays; "Unclean." novel. Entered pictures In 1913. did
adaptation of "We're in the Navy Now": originals:
"Senorita," "She's a Sheik." "The Butterfly Chaser."
Harold Lloyd: original and titles. "Blonde or Brunette."
"Evening Clothes." "Song of Broadway." "Fifty-Fiftv
Girl." and "Cohens and Kellys in Scotland." In 1933:
story "Fast Workers." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play, "College Rhythm," Paramount,.
MC DERMOTT, MARC: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC DONALD, ARNOLD: Manager of ladies" and men's
wardrobe department. Fox studios; b. Aberdeen, Scotland:
e. Christ Church school. England, preparing for college;
married. Ran away before entering college. Was soldier,
actor and stage director. Acted in motion pictures. In
charge of wardrobe department and technical director.
MC DONALD, BARBARA: Actress. In 1937: Universal
short product.
MCDONALD, BEULAH: Actress. In 1935: "The Last
Outpo.st," "Sliip Cafe," Paramount.
MC DONALD, CHARLES: Production executive, actor,
writer. Started in the motion picture business with
Essanay in the early 1900's. playing such roles as Ivan
in "Michael Strogoff," Frank James In "James Boys of
Missouri," and others. Returned to the stage and journal-
ism, wrote the book and lyrics Of "Let's Go." musical
comedy success of few years ago. Was vice president and
general manager of Van Beuren Corporation for ten years.
during which time supervised production of over 1,000 one
and two reel comedies. Became vice president and pro-
duction manager of Wafilms. Now Hollywood writer.
MC DONALD, EARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC DONALD, FRANCIS: Actor, b. Bowling Green, Ky.,
Aug. 22. 1891. h. 5 feet 9 Inches; dark hair and eyes;
w. 150 pounds; p. Catherine Ashlue and John Francis Mc-
Donald, non-professionals; e. St. Xavler college. Cin-
cinnati, O. ; married; hy. golf, fishing and hunting. Stage
experience in dramatic stock companies. Robinsons 4
Paw, Cincinnati, O. ; Lois Stock. Seattle. Wash.; Vir-
ginia Brlssac, San Diego, Cal. ; with the American Stock
Company, Spokane, Wash., and one season on Orpheum
circuit with "The Luck of the Totem." On screen In
"The Dragnet," "Legion of the Condemned," "For-
gotten Faces," "Carnation Kid," "Port of Dreams," "The
Cleanup," "The Valley of Hell" and "Desert's Toll."
Has appeared in 1929 In "Blockade." Radio Pictures;
"Girl Overboard," Universal; "Burning Up" (1930),
Paramount; "Morocco," and "Gang Busters," Paramount;
"Woman from Monte Carlo." First National; "For-
bidden Paradise," Paramount. In 1933: "Straightaway,"
Columbia. In 1934: "The Trumpet Blows." Paramount;
"The Line-Up." Columbia; Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot
serial, also released as feature by Majestic. In 1935: "Bed
Morning," RKO; "Ladles Crave Excitement," Mascot.
In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island," "Under Two
Flags." 20th Century-Fox; "Big Brown Eyes." "The
Plainsman." Paramount; "Mummy's Boys," RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "The Devil's Playground," Columbia.
MCDONALD, FRANK: Director. b. Baltimore, Nov.
9. 1899. h. 5 ft. 8 in.; brown hair and eyes. w. 165
pounds. p. non-professionals; e. high school. Baltimore
City College. m. Goodee Montgomery, prof. h. horse
racing pipes. Worked as traffic manager. Armour and
Southern Pacific R.R. Seventeen years in theatre as ac-
tor, stage manager, director, author. Plays included "One
of the Family." "Bridal Wise," "Perfect Marriage." "In
the Next Room." "Puppets," "Silver Cord." Played
stock in twenty-five cities. Directed dialogue for two
years for Warner. In 1935 began directing for Warner.
Directed "Murder of Dr. Harrigan." "Broadway Hostess,"
"Treachery Rides the Range." "Boulder Dam," "Muiider
by an Aristocrat." "The Big Noise," "Love Begins at
Twenty," "Song of a Nation." "Isle of Fury." "Smart
Blonde." "Her Husband's Secretary," "Midnight Court."
"Dance. Charley, Dance," "Flying BlondCj" all Warner;
"Murder Goes North." Columbia.
MC DONALD. JACK: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal..
Sept. 17, 1880; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; dark brown hair and
eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Mary O'Neal and John Mc-
Donald; educated at St. Ignatius College. San Francisco.
Stage experience began in 1897. Screen activities began
in 1913 in the original film of "The Spoilers," for Selig.
Appeared in "Show Boat." fflr Universal.
MCDONALD, M. E. : Bepresents producers and dis-
tributors in handling of films before State Division of
Motion Picture Censorship. Richmond, Va. Address: 312
State Office Bldg.. Richmond.
MC DONALD. W. STEWART: Assistant treasurer.
Warner Bros. Pictures. Inc.; vice-president and assistant
treasurer. Stanley Company of America; vice-president and
assistant treasurer. Warner Brothers "Theatres. Inc.. and
.Affiliated Company; b. Walnut Grove. Minn.. August 17,
1901: m. .\nna Cox Cleaveland; p. W. J. McDonald; e.
Carleton College. Northfleld. Minn., B.A., 1922; School of
Business Administration, Harvard University M.B.A., 1925.
Goldman Sachs & Co.
MC DONNELL, COLONEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCDONNELL, WILLIAM: Sales promotion. Quigley
Publications, b. Dubuque. Iowa. e. Fordham University,
two years: married. Eight years circulation promotion.
Leslie-Judge Company. One year organization avLatlon
country clubs. Hicksville. L. I.. Westchester. N. Y.. Phila-
delphia, Pa., and Kansas City. Mo. One year circulation
and advertising promotion Aviation Publishing C^mpanj.
Seven years sales promotion, McGraw-HiJl Publishing
Company.
MC DONOUGH, J. R.: Vice-president of RKO-Radio
Pictures Corporation. Was formerly President of RC!A
Victor. He is also the Executive Vice-president. Radio
Corporation of America; General Manager. RKO; Presi-
dent, Keith Albee Orpheum Theatres (Corporation; Presi-
dent. RKO Radio Pictures. In 1935 resigned presidency
of RKO Radio Pictures, becoming a vice-president.
MC DOWELL, CLAIRE: Actress, b. New York City;
e. Sacred Heart Convent in New York City, specializing In
drawing and drama. Metropolitan School of Art; h. 5 feet
4 Inches: w. 124 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; m.
Charles HIU Malles. professional; two children. Stage
career; four years with Charles Frohman Productions, two
years in "Way Down East," two years with the original
"Clansman" Company touring the South. Entered pic-
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lutes in 1910 with American Biograph Company. Plcturet
include: "Something to Think About," "Midsummer Mad-
ness." "Ben-Uur." "Big Parade," Mr8. Abbott In "The
Quitter" (1929), Columbia; "Redemption," MGM; Martha
Shelby in "When Dreama Come True" (1929), Rayait:
"Wild Company" (1930), Fox; "Young Desire" (1930).
Universal; "The Second Floor Mystery, ' Warner. In
1933: "Central Airport," yirst National: "The Working
Man," Warner; "Paddy, The Next Best Thing," Fox;
"Wild Boys of the Road," First National; 'Uy Ap-
pointment Only." Chesterfield.
MC DOWELL, HUGH: Recordist. In 1933: "Cross Fire,"
"Melody Cruise," "Headline Shooter," "Rafter Ro-
mance," Radio. In 1935: "I>addie." "The Informer,"
"Top Hot," "I Dream Too Much," RKO. In 1936: "Mary
of Scotland," "Swing Time," "That Girl from Paris."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars," RKO-
Radio.
MCDOWELL, NELSON: Actor, b. Greenfield, Mo.,
August 18, 1875; h. 6 feet 2M inches; dark gray eyes and
gray-brown hair; w. 175 pounds; e. LeadvlUe. Col., High
School, Normal College, Fremont, Neb.. N. W. University.
Chicago. Specialized in teaching, singing, elocution,
dentistry. Has lived in Greenfield. Mo., Leadvllle, Col..
Chicago. Pasadena, Los Angeles. Entered pictures about
1916. Pictures Include "Silent Call," "Home Stuff,"
"Girl of the Golden West," "Oliver Twist." "Uncle
Tom's Cabin." "Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,"
"Wild Beauty," "Kit Carson," "Wild Blood," Uni-
versal; "Born to the Saddle" (1930). "Grit Wins"
(1930). In 1934: "Wheels of Destiny," Universal. In
1935: "Wilderness Mail," Ambassador.
MCDOWELL, TED: Editor, Post-Herald, Beckley. W.
Va.; b. Silervllle, Ky., Nov. 13, 1902; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph McDowell; e. A. B. University of Kentucky, 1926;
matried. Editor of Harlan American (weekly), 1920; re-
porter, Lexington, Ky., Herald, 1927 ; advertising manager
International Products Company, Lexington, Ky., three
weeks; reporter, feature editor on Louisville, Courier-
Journal, 1928-1929. Editor of Beckley Post-Herald since
March, 1930. Colonel on staff of Governor of Kentucky;
2nd Lieutenant, Military Intelligence Reserve, United
States Army; Secretary, West Virginia Republican Edito-
rial Association. Taught journalism at Beckley College
three years. Past secretary, Toung Republican League of
West Virginia. Member, board of directors, Beckley
Rotary Club. District commissioner. Boy Scouts of America.
MC EDWARD, JACK: Assistant director. In 1935:
"Welcome Home," "Under the Pampas Moon," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
MC EVEETY, BERNARD F.: Unit manager, b. New
York City: e. Morris High School, New Y^ork City; mar-
ried. Edison Studios; Worcester Film Corporation as
director of education-industrial and scientific films: pro-
duction manager for James Cruze Productions; production
manager for Sam Zierler, Burton King, Mascot Produc-
tions, Jefferson Pictures; with RKO Pathe. In 1935: "One
More Spring," 20th Century-Fox.
MC EVOY, EDWARD L.: Eastern and Canadian Sales
Manager. RKO. b. Leominster, Mass. 1907-10, on road
for Miles Bros, with Johnson-Burns fight picture; 1910-14,
theatre operator; 1914-16, salesman, Metro, Boston; 1916-21,
sales manager, Metro, Boston; 1921-26, branch manager,
Robertson-Cole and FBO, Boston; 1926-27, special repre-
sentative. FBO; 1927-28, assistant sales manager, FBO;
1929-31, Eastern division manager, Pathe. Eastern and
Canadian sales manager, RKO, since 1932.
MC EVOY, J. P.: Dramatic author and librettist, b.
New York City, Jan. 10, 1897; e. Notre Dame University;
m. (1) Mary B. Crotty, (2) Eugenie Wehrle, (3) Margaret
Santry, Dec. 19, 1936. Is the author of "The Potters."
1923 and has contributed to "The Ziegfeld Follies." 1925.
Has also written verse and several novels including "Show
Girl." In 19.i0: screen story "Show Girl in Hollywood,"
Warner. In 1932: screen story "Are You Listening?",
MGM. In 1933: collaborated on "The Woman Accused,"
Paramount. In 1934 wrote the dialogue of "You're Telling
Me," collaborated in writing screen play of "Many Happy
Returns," "The Pursuit of Happiness." "Ready for Love."
"Belle of the Nineties," "The Lemon Drop Kid." "The
Old Fashioned Way," "It's a Gift," Paramount. In
1935: collaborated on screen play and adaptation, "Love in
Bloom." "Big Broadcast of 19:;6," "Here Comes Cookie,"
"College Holiday," Paramount.
MC FARLAND, GEORGE (Spanky) : In "Our Gang"
comedies, r. n. George Robert Phillips McFarland; b.
Dallas, Texas, Oct. 2. 1928; w. 50 pounds; h. 33 inches.
On screen In "Nix on Dames" (1929). "South Sea Rose"
(1929), Fox: "Double Cross Roads" (1930), Fox. In
1933: "Day of Reckoning," MGM: In 1934: "Mils Fane's
Baby Is Stolen," Paramount; "Kentucky Kernels." Radio.
In 1935: "Our Gang," series; "Here Comes the Band,"
■OShaughnessey's Boy," MGM. In 1936: "The Trail of
the Lonesome Pine." Paramount; "General Spanky," MGM.
MC FARLAND, J. W.: Advertising Agency. Was execu-
tive in charge of distribution for Powers Pictures, Inc.
b. Ohio; e. Dennlson University: studied to be a civil
engineer. Entered film business 20 years ago as ex-
hibitor. For years associated first with P. A. Powers and
later with Walt Disney in charge of sales for "Mickey
Mouse" and "Silly Symphony" cartoons. 1933, resigned
I'owers post to head own advertising firm.
MC FAUL, VINCENT R.: President, Buffalo Theatres,
Inc. b. Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1888; e. grammar
school. Central High School and Canisius College; m. Alice
Maloney. Treasurer Court Street theatre, 1904. Managed
Criterion for Shea, then managed Hippodrome. In 1926,
vice-president and general manager. Shea Theatre Corp.,
until 1934.
MC GAFFEY, ELIZABETH: Research Department, RKO
Studio; r. n. Betty Brock, b. Chicago, 111., Jan. 17. 1885;
p. George G. Brock and Gertrude Wilson; e. St. Mary's
Academy, Knoxville; Sargent's Dramatic School, New York
City. Newspaper and stage. In 1914 started first reguUr
research department at Lasky Studio: left In 1925 for
similar position at DeMiUe Studio: then with C. B.
DeMllle to MGM Studio; until April. 1932. then went
to RKO to install a research department in studio. Directed
research for "Little Women" and other productions, among
them "Becky Sharp." "La Cucaracha." 1935-36: "Top
Hat," "Star of Midnight," "Break of Hearts," "Chasing
Yesterday, ' "A Dog of Flanders," "Enchanted April,"
"The Informer," "Jahia." "Laddie." "The Return of
Peter Grimm," "Roberta," "Romance in Manhattan,"
"She," "Alice Adams," "Annie Oakley." "I Dream Too
Much," "The Last Days of Pompeii," "Sylvia Scarlett,"
"The Three Musketeers," "Follow the Fleet," "Girl from
Paris," "Winterset," "Woman Rebels," "(Juallty Street,"
RKO.
MC GANN. WILLIAM: Director, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.
April 5. 1898; e. La Salle Academy and University of
California at Berkeley; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; brown hair.
blue eyes: w. 190 pounds; by. swimming, squash, tennis.
Entered picture business in 1915; directed "El Hombre
Malo," Spanish version of "The Bad Man," and "The
Sacred Flame" (Spanish version) for First National:
directed "On the Border" and "I Like Your Nerve."
"Maybe It's Love," WB. In 1935: directed "A Night at
tlie Ritz," Warner; "Man of Iron," FN. In 1936: "Brides
Are Like That," FTST; "Freshman Love," "Times Square
Playboy," "Polo Joe," "Hot Money," "Two Against the
World," "The Gentleman from Big Bend," "The Case of
the Black Cjt," WB. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam,"
"Marry the Girl," WB.
MCGAUGH, WILBUR: Assistant director. In 1933:
"The Whirlwind," "Brief Moment." "Master of Men."
"Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia. In 1934: "Once to
Every Woman," "Whirlpool," "One Is Guilty," "Against
tlie Law," "Crime of Helen Stanley." "The Defense
Rests," "Girl in Danger," "Man Trailer." "A Man's
Game," "The Westerner," Columbia. In 1935: "The
Whole Town's Talking," Columbia; "Moonlight on the
Prairie," "Treachery Rides tlie Range," "Song of the
Saddle," Warner; "Unknown Woman." "Atlantic Adven-
ture." Columbia. In 1936: "Public Enemy's Wife." "Jail-
break," "Murder By an Aristocrat," "California Mail,"
"Smart Blonde,' WB. In 1937: "Dont Pull Your
Punches," WB.
MC GEE, PAT: General manager. Standard Theatres
Corporation, Oklahoma City, Okla. ; b. Shawnee, Okla.,
July 14, 1903; e. Oklahoma City, high school; married.
Attended school and was usher at Criterion Theatre, Okla-
lioma City. With Taber Grand Theatre, Denver, Col.,
1916, one year; Byers Opera House, Fort Worth. Texas,
1917-1918, 17 months. Began as usher at Criterion Thea-
tre, Oklahoma City, 1921. Now general manager of
Criterion, Midwest, Capitol, Liberty. Warner, Victoria,
Folly, Ritz, Plaza and Circle Theatres, comprising Stand-
ard Theatres Corporation. Just completed remodeling of
the Greater Criterion, an expenditure of about $75,000.
Completed erection of New Plaza at cost of $25,000.
Built $30,000 house in Oklahoma City.
MC GEEHAN, JR., JOHN: Director, Advertising and
Publicity, Condor Pictures, b. Hazleton, Pa., Oct. 30,
1804; e. Hazleton High School, attended Columbia. Pub-
licity man. Columbia Artists Bureau. Victor Artists Bu-
reau. William Morris Agency, six years Loew's houses,
t;ieveland. Baltimore. New York City. Ovms sports pub-
licity agency. French Bldg. NY.
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MC GILL, BARNEY: Cameraman. In 1933: "The Key-
hole." "Mayor of Hell," "Captured," "Bureau of Miss-
ing Persona," Warner; "The Bowery," "Broadway Thru
A Keyhole." United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934: "I
Believed in You," "Murder in Trinidad." Fox: "The
Last Gentleman," "Born to be Bad." United Artists-20th
Century. In 1935: "Folies Bergere," United Artlst?-
20th Century; collaborated on photography, "Bedheads on
I'arade," Fox; photography, "Charlie Chan in Shanghai,"
•■My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: photography.
"Song and Dance Man." "Everybody's Old Man." "The
Country Beyond," "The First Baby." "High Tension,"
"Thank You. Jeeves!". 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: handled
photography "Off to the Races." "Crack-Up." 20th Cent.-
Fox.
MCGINLEY, ALFRED E.: Pen name. A. B. McG.
Dramatic editor and movie editor. Tribune, Winnipeg.
Canada; b. Saint .John. Canada; p. W. A. and Anna
McGinley; e. University New Brunswick; married. Active
35 years in newspaper business and publicity work. Once
chairman of census board in New Brunswick; editor-in-chief,
St. Johns Standard (now defunct) ; other papers, Montreal
Star. Ottawa Journal; Western Canada special correspondent
imd feature writer Daily Express. London. England. Life
member Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery; has written
many short stories.
MC GINLEY, LAWRENCE J.: Branch manager. Uni-
versal Film Exchanges, Inc., Seattle, Wash.; b. New
London. Conn., Dec. 25. 1894; married; e. Preparatory
School; New York University; CIAM — Meaux and Mon-
tereau. France. Medical student and service as Amer-
ican officer with French army In war. Salesman and
branch manager. Fox Film, Philadelphia, Seattle and
Butte. 1919-22. Salesman and branch manager. Famous
Players -Lasky Corp., Salt Lake City. 1922-27. Salesman
and branch manager, Universal, Portland, Oregon and
Seattle; branch manager. Universal. Seattle, since 1937.
MC GLYNN, FRANK: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal.;
h. 6 feet Vz Inch: w. 160 pounds; brown hair, gray eyes;
p. non -professional; e. In a Catholic private school and
San Franciscc public schools, studied law at the Cali-
fornia University. Stage experience In "Judah," "Desire
Under the Elms'.' "Steadfast" and others. On screen:
"Min and Bill." "The Secret Six" and Good News."
In 1933 appeared in "Unknown Valley." Columbia.
"Charlie Chan's Greatest Case." Fox. In 1934: "Massa-
cre," First National; "Little Miss Marker," and "Search
for Beauty," Paramount; "Are We Civilized," Kasputin.
In 1935: "Folies Bergere," United Artists-20th Century;
"It's a Small World." Fox; "Roaring West," Universal
serial; "Outlawed Guns," Universal; "The Littlest Rebel,"
20th Century-Fox: "Custer's Last Stand," Stage and
Screen Serial: "Captain Blood." FN. In 1936: "The
Prisoner of Shark Island." "King of the Royal Mounted."
"Career Woman." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Hearts in Bondage."
Republic: "Parole," U; "The Last of the Mohicans."
UA; "North of Nome," Columbia; "The Plainsman,"
Paramount.
MC GLYNN, JR., FRANK: Actor. (1932-33) in Warner
Vitaphone two-reel comedies. In 1935: "It's a Small
World." Fox; "Westward Ho," Republic; "Bar 20 Rides
Again." Paramount.
MC GOLDRICK, RITA C: BA., LL.D. Public rela-
tions. International Film Foundation: b. New York City,
August 13, 1891; m. Dr. Thomas A. McGoIdrlck; p. Joseph
and Anne Connell: e. St. Clara College. Wis.; Rosary
College, HI., honorary degree; Fordham University; Served
on first Public Relations Committee organized by Will
H. Hays: Honorary chairman. Motion Picture Bureau.
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae; radio re-
view series. In 1933 supervised "Through the Centuries,"
Beacon Films.
MCGOVERN, ELMER J.: Production executive and film
editor; b. New York City. July 22. 18S5; e. public
schools. Entered picture business In 1913 as assistant
to president of New York motion picture corp., also film
editor of the Ince and Sennett pictures of that Corp. Has
edited many pictures. The most recent have been for MGM
and Paramount. Address: 68 West 162nd Street, New
York City.
MC GOWAN BROTHERS: Dorrell and Stuart. Writers.
Under contract to Republic Studio. (Dorrell) b. Chicago,
111.. November 30. 1899; (Stuart) b. Chicago. 111., August
17, 1904. In 1936: collaborated on screen plays "Ride.
Ranger, Ride," "Guns and Guitars." "The Singing Cow-
boy." "Comin' 'Round the Mountain," "King of the
Pecos." "Red River Valley." "A Man Betrayed." "The
Big Show." Republic: "Sea Spoilers," Universal; "Steel,"
"Git Along Little Dogies," Republic.
MC GOWAN. JACK: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
story and wrote screen play "Heads Up." Paramount;
collaborated on story "Hold Everything." W.B. In 1933
lollaborated on screen play, "Sitting Pretty," Paramount.
In 1935: collaborated on screen play. "Broadway Melody
of 1936." MGM. In \%'A: collaborated on screen play
and story, "Born to Dance," MGM.
MC GOWAN, J. P.: Actor, director, writer, b. South
Australia; e. there. Stage career: actor with Robert
JIantell, William Faversham. W. H. Savage. Screen
career: director and scenarist for "Aflame in the Sky "
i'.^L*'"?'. .I^aelt," "Trail Riders," "The Painted Trail."
The Llghtnln' Shot." "The Devil's Tower"; director
and player In "Arizona Days." "Bad Man's Money"
(Charles Davis). Played lo "The Cleanup." "Below the
Deadline." "Headin' Westward." "The Law of the
Mounted. ' Syndicate; played Matson In "The Lawless
Legion." First National: directed the "Mahattan Cow-
boy"; In "Captain Cowboy." Bell Pictures: director and
player in "On the Divide." "The Silent Trail," "The
Last Roundup." "West of Santa Fe." " 'Neath Western
Skies." "The Lone Horseman." "The Oklahoma Kid."
Syndicate. Played Maddox In "The Golden Bridle." Mon-
tilia in "Shins of the Night." Rayart: "Plunging Hoofs"
(1929). "Senor Americano." U. In 1935: "Bar 20 Rides
Again," Paramount. In 1936: "Guns and Guitars." "The
Three Mesquiteers." Republic; collaborated on screen
play and appeared in "Secret Patrol." Columbia; ap-
peared in "Ride 'Em Cowboy," U.
MC GOWAN, ROBERT F.: Director, b. Denver, Coi. ; e.
Denver; hy. golf and swimming. Started as assistant
property boy. Universal Company; then chief property
and later director at Christie Co. Has been directing
"Our Gang" comedies for Hal Roach for the past l;i
years. In 1936; directed "Too Many Parents," Paramount.
MC GRAIL, WALTER: Actor, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.. 1899;
h. 6 feet; black hair and blue eyes; w. 172 pounds
e. Brooklyn, N. Y. Stage experience In comic opera
vaudeville. Screen work with Vitagraph. Pathe, Selznlck.
Robertson-Cole. Fox. First National. Hodkinson. United
Artists. FBO. Warners. Associated Exhibitors. Paramount.
Rosemary Films. Universal. PDC. Pictures include "Old
San Francisco," Warners: "American Beauty." "Man
Crazy." First National; "The Play Girl." Fox: "Stop
That Man." Universal; "Midnight Madness." Pathe; "One
Splendid Hour." Excellent Pictures: Hayden In "Block-
ade." FBO: Henri Duval In "Confessions of a Wife."
Excellent: "Hey Rube." FBO: Childers In "Midnight
Madness." Pathe; Major Patterson In "The River of
Romance." Paramount; "The Veiled Woman." "Soldiers
and Women" (1930). Columbia: "Lone Star Ranger"
(1930). "Men Without Women" (1930) "Women Every-
where" (1930). "Last of the Duanes" (1930). Fox
"River's End" (1930). Warner. In 1933: "Robbers
Roost" Fox: "State Trooper." Columbia; "Sing. Sinner
Sing," Majestic; "Police Call," Showmen's Pictures. Ii
1935: "All the King's Horses." Paramoimt: "Sun.-Je
Range." First Division.
MC GRANN, FRANK: Exploitation manager, Columbia
Pictures, home office. Previously ten years press agent
for the Shuberts. Ethel Barrymore. Cecile Sorel. Madame
.Teritza. Jeanette MacDonald and others: editorial staff.
New Y'ork Times: publicity manager. Guaranty Trus'
Crrr.pan.v. N"v ^ork; member. AMPA.
MC GRATH, JAMES: Actor. In 1936: "Secret Patrol."
Columbia.
MC GRATH, LARRY: Actor. Played in "Arizona Kid'
(1930). Fox. In 1933 appeared In "Picture Brides."
Allied. In 1936: "The Milky Way." Paramount.
MCGRUGER, MARTHA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac).
MC GUINNESS, JAMES KEVIN: Producer. Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; b. New York City. December 20, 1893; h. 5
feet im Inches: gray eyes, dark brown hair: w. 177
pounds; e. New York public and high schools and
New York University: hy. golf; is married. Newspaper
work in New York and Philadelphia: sport column.
New York Evening Telegram: Sun Dial, New York
Sun: originated and ran for first year "The Talk of the
Town" In the New Yorker: contributed to various na-
tional magazines. Entered pictures In February. 1927.
through Winfield Sheehan: produced for Fox: "A Girl
in Every Port," "Romance of the Underworld." "Boad-
house." "Men Without Women." "Men on Call." "Salute."
"The Lone Star Ranger." "Born Reckless." "State's At-
torney," RKO, and "Shopworn." "Night Club Lady,"
"This Sporting Age." "Attorney for the Defense" and
"Child of Manhattan." "When Strangers Marry." "The
Cocktail Hour." all Columbia. Resigned from Columbia,
19.53. Wrote screen play. "The Solitaire Man," MGM,
1933. In 1934: wrote screen play of "Tarzan and His
Mate," "What Every Woman Knows." MGM. In 1935:
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collaborated on screen play, "China Seas." MGM; story.
"A Night at the Opera," "West Point of the Air." "Kobln
Hood of El Dorado," MGM. In 1937: producer, MGM.
"Madame X," "Spanish Omelette." "The Duke Steps
Out," "Stand Up and Fight," "U. S. Smith."
MCGUIRE, ANNE TUCKER: Actress. In 1937:
"Strangers on Honeymoon." GB.
MCGUIRE, GEORGE: Film editor. In 1936: "Mind
Your Own Business," Paramount.
MCGUIRE, JOHN: Actor. In 1935: "Steamboat Round
the Bend," Fox; "Your Uncle Dudley." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island." "Charlie Chan
at the Circus." "Human Cargo," 20th Century-Fox; "End
of the Trail." Columbia.
MC GUIRE, JOSEPH E.: Director of a number of pro-
ductions. Has toured extensively last four years.
MCGUIRE, KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCGUIRE, MICKEY: See Mickey Rooney.
MCGUIRE, P. A.: Director of advertising and pub-
licity. International Projector Corporation, b. New York
City. Has been in motion picture industry for 22 years,
18 with present company as advertising manager.
MCGUIRE, TOM: Actor. Appeared in "The Voice of
the City" (1930), MGM. In 1933: "Mama Loves
Papa." Paramount. In 1936: "We Who Are About to
Die." RKO-Radio; "Charlie Chan at the Opera." 20th
Cent. -Fox.
MCGUIRE, WILLIAM ANTHONY: Writer and director
and associate producer, b. Chicago, Illinois. 1801; h. 5
feet 9 inches; brown eyes and brown hair; w. 180 pounds;
D. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McGuire. non-professionals ; e.
grammar school and Notre Dame: hy. golf. Author and
Director of Plays: "Tho Divorce (luestlon." "If I
Were Rich," "Three Musketeers,' '"Wlioopee," Six
Cylinder Love." "It's a Boy." "Rosalie," "Ripples,"
"12 Miles Out," "Kid Boots." "Show Girl," "Smiles."
Screen Plays, "She Wanted a Millionaire," "Disillusion,"
"Kid Gloves." released by Universal as "King for A
Night." "Roman Scandals." United Artists; "Don't Bet
on Women." "Skyline." Fox; "The Kid from Spain,"
United Artists. In 1932: "Disorderly Conduct." Fox;
"Okay America." Universal. In 1933: screen play "The
Kiss Before the Mirror." "Out All Night." Universal.
In 1934: suggested idea for the story of "I Believed in
You." Fox; wrote stage play of "I.et's Be Ritzy." "Em
barrassing Moments," Universal; wrote play "Cost of Liv-
ing" which Monogram screened as "Money Means Nothing";
wrote screen play and continuity of "Little Man. What
Now?". Universal. In 1936: story and screen play "The
Great Ziegfeld." MGM.
MC GUIRK, CHARLES J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC HUGH, CHARLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC HUGH, FRANK: Actor, b. Homestead, Pa.. May 2.i.
1899: h. 5 feet 7 Inches: brown hair and blue eyes: w.
147 pounds: p. Catherine and Edward McHugh. profes-
sionals: e. St. Peter's grammar school, Pittsburgh, and
Pittsburgh high school: hy. reading law and setting up
exercises. First stage experience was in an engagement
with parents: "For His Children's Sake" and "Human
Hearts. ' With James Gleason in "The Fall Guy" and
understudy In "Is Zat Zo" (both In London). Appeared
In Now York productions of "Fog" as Scraggs: In "Tenth
Avenue." "Excess Baggage." "Contilct" and In "Show
Girl" for Ziegfeld. Made screen debut In 1928 In a
short feature. "If Men Played Cards as Women Do."
Signed long term contract with First National In 1930.
Has had comedy leads In "Top Speed." "Bright Lights."
"Mile. Modiste" and in 1930 in "The Dawn Patrol."
"Toast of the Legion." "College Lovers." "Going Wild."
First National. In 1933: "Elmer, the Great." "Con-
vention City." "Son of a Sailor." "Lilly Turner.".
"Havana Widows," First National: "Private Jones."
Universal: "Professional Sweetheart." "Tomorrow at Sev-
en." RKO: "Hold Me Tight," "The Mad Game," Fox;
First National, Metro. Fox, Renown. Pictures, MGM.
"Footllght Parade." "The House on 56th Street," War-
ner. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934," "Happiness Ahead."
"Maybe It's Ixive," First National; "Merry Wives of
Reno," "Heat Lightning." "Smarty." "Here Comes the
Navy." Warner; "Let's Be Ritzy," Universal. In 193"i:
"Devil Dogs of the Air." "Midsummer Night's Dream"
"Page Miss Glory." "Stars Over Broadway." Warner;
"Gold Diggers of 1935," "The Irish in Us," FN. In
1936: "Freshman Love." "Snowed Under." "Bullets or
Ballots," "Stage Struck," "Three Men on a Horse," WB;
"Moonlight Murder," MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MC HUGH, JACK:
Almanac.)
MCHUGH, JIMMY: In 1933 wrote music for "Meet
the Baron," MGM. In 1935 collaborated on additional
lyrics for "Roberta," RKO; collaborated on music and
lyrics. "Hooray for Love," "The Nitwits," RKO; col-
laborated on music and lyrics," "Every Night at Eight,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on songs, "King of
Burlesque." "Dimples." "Banjo on My Knee," 20th Cent.-
Fox; "Let's Sing Again," RKO-Radio.
MC HUGH, KITTY: Actress. In 1935: "Hot Tip."
RKO. In 1936: RKO short product; "Women Are Trouble."
MCHUGH, MATT: Actor, b. Connellsvllle, Pa.; h. 5
feet, 6 inches: brown hair and blue eyes; p. profes-
sionals; e. St. Mary's Parochial School, Homestead. Pa.;
m. Margaret Robertson, non-professional. Appeared on
stage at age of seven, in "Human Hearts," road show
at Chester, Pa. After graduation, toured Gus Sun circuit
with brother Ed in vaudeville act. Worked in Carnegie
.Steel Works. Donora, Pa. Worked four years, then, after
breakdown, toured stage with family. Played character-
comedy parts in stock for 14 years throughout New York.
Florida, Ohio, Georgia. North and South Carolina. Penn-
sylvania. Maryland and the Virginias. Played in stage
and screen productions of "Street Scene." Other film
work includes year In Sennett two-reel comedies; "Devil's
Brother." MGM; "The Man Who Dared." Fox; "Night of
Terror," Columbia; "Freaks," "The Wet Parade" and
"Sadie McKee," MGM; 1934: "She Loves Me Not."
Paramount; six two-reel comedies; "Reckless Living" and
■Afraid to Talk," Universal; comedy for RKO, and "The
Last Trail," "The Man Who Dared," "Jimmy and
Sally." "The Mad Game." "Judge Priest," Fox. "Waku
Up and Dream" and "The Good Fairy." Universal.
'Enter Madame" and "Wings in the Dark," Paramount.
In 1935: "Lost in the Stratosphere," Monogram; "Murder
cin a Honeymoon." RKO; "Mr. Dynamite." "Diamond
■Tim," Universal; "The Glass Key." Paramount; "Ladies
Crave Excitement," Mascot; "Barbary Coast," UA. In
1936: "The Country Beyond." 20th Century-Fox; "The
Gentleman from Louisiana." Republic; "Two in a C!rowd."
U.
MC INERNEY, JOHN E.: Publicity, advertising di-
rector. Paramount Theatre. b. New York, October 21.
1896; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mclnerney:
e. Columbia University. Previously reportorlal. New York
Herald: legitimate stage publicity. Publicity, (josmopolitan
Pictures. Associated with Universal. Eight years with
Paramount. Exploitation director for Paramount in Canada.
Publicity director. Rlvoli and Rlalto theatres. New York.
Founded Publix Opinion and edited it for Paramount-
Publix. two years. Publicity and advertising director.
Paramount-Publix unit shows, three years. Publicity and
.ndvcrtising director. Deluxe theatres. With decentraliza-
Hon of Paramount-Publlx Theatres, assigned to New York
Paramount.
MC INTOSH, BURR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
MC INTOSH, MORRIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC INTYRE, LEILA: Actress. Appeared In "Hurricane"
(1929). Columbia: "On the Level," Fox: "Swell People"
(1930). Pathe-Manhattan Comedies, second series: "All
for Mabel" (1930). Pathe-Campus Comedies. In 193:)
appeared in "Marriage on Approval." Freuler. In 1935:
"Jfurder in the Fleet." JIGM. In 1936: "The Prisoner
nf Shark Island." 20th Century-Fox.
MC INTYRE. ROBERT B.: Production manager. Samuel
P.oldwyn Productions; b. Philadelphia, Pa.: e. Phila-
delphia. Formerly theatrical business manager at Wal-
nut Street tlieatre. Philadelphia and with Wm. A. Brady
in New York. Entered pictures In 1913. having been
sent to Peerless Studios In Fort Lee by Wm. A. Brady.
MC KAY, GEORGE: Comedian and dancer, b. Minsk,
Russia; m. Ottiliie Fink; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 158 lbs.;
gray eyes and red hair. Bareback rider at age of nine.
Traveled with tent shows, then formed vaudevnle team of
McKay and Cantwell. dancing act, appearing on Keith and
Orpheum Circuits, and in Europe. Appeared on stage in
"The Storks." Shubert, then Ziegfeld Follies of 1913. 1914
and 1915; Sehvyn, "Snapshots," "Honey Girl." "Broadway
Brevities.' "The Racket's End." "Merrily We Boll
.Along" and other productions. In 1930 appeared In
"Sixteen Sweeties." Pathe Melody Comedies, first series.
Signed by Columbia Pictures. In 1936: "Don't Gamble
With Love." "You May Be Next," "Superspeed," "Shake-
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down," "Killer at Large," "End of the Trail," Columbia.
In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady," "Woman in Distress," "The
Devil's Playground," "Right Guy," Columbia.
MC KAY, JAMES CHARLES: Director, b. New York
City, Jan. 14. 1894; e. New York City. Entered pictures
as an office boy in 1908 for the Edison Company. Co-
directing pictures since 1914 for Universal, William Fox.
British and Colonial Kinematograph Company, London and
MGM. In 1935 directed "Tarzan Escapes," Metro-Gold-
wyn -Mayer.
MO KAY, JOCK: Actor. In 1937: "The Silent Barrier,"
GB.
MC KAY, WILLARD STUART: Vice-president, general
counsel, Universal Pictures; general counsel, Schine Chain
Theatres, Inc.; b. Brooklyn, N. Y.. August 21, 1895:
p. Nevin W. and Susannah Steinle Brlnkerhoff McKay;
e. Yale University and Fordham Law School: m. Elizabeth
Margaret Flannery; has one daughter. Was first lieutenant
in the United .States Air Service: foreign service In
France and Italy; was admitted to the Bar in 1921.
MC KAYE. FRED: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Gun
Justice," Universal. In 1934: "Wheels of Destiny,"
Universal. In 193.5: "Rustlers of Bed Gap."
MC KEE, LAFE: Actor, b. Morrison. 111.. January 23,
IS72; h. 5 feet lOVi Inches; blue eyes and white hair: w.
175 pounds; e. Morrison, HI.; married; has one daughter.
Lucille, 31 years, two sons, joe, 27 years; Dick, 12; hy.
fishing. Entered pictures in 1912. Pictures Include:
"The Manhattan Cowboy." Syndicate; "On the Divide."
Syndicate: "Rellly of the Rainbow Division," Crescent:
"Trail Riders." Rayart; "California Mall." First Na-
tional; "The Amazing Vagabond." Radio Pictures: "Un-
der Montana Skies," Tiffany. In 1933: "Cross Fire."
Radio; "Fighting Texans," Monogram. In 1934: "Riders
of Destiny," Monogram; "The Trail Drive," "Gun Jus-
tice," Universal; "The Quitter." Chesterfield; "West of
the Divide," Monogram. In 1935: "Rustlers of Red Gap,"
Universal serial; "The Keeper of the Bees," Republic
(Monogram).
MCKEE, MABEL: Dramatic editpr. Terre Haute Star,
Terre Haute. Ind. b. Sullivan, Ind. ; p. George and Ellen
McKee; e. Winnna College, Indiana State College. Terre
Haute Post. 1921 to 1931. Writer of short stories and
serials, author of three books, "The Heart of the Rose,"
"Mystery of the Mis§ing Eyebrows" and "The Golden
Thread."
MCKEE, RAYMOND: Actor, writer, director. b.
Carthage. III.. 1893; h. 5 feet 7% inches; gray eyes and
dark hair: w. 140 pounds: married and has one son,
Raymond Courtot. fi; hy. field athletics, squash. Stage
experience In "Grit the News Boy," musical comedy,
comedy drama, drama. Etitered pictures In 1911. Pic-
tures include: "Unbeliever." "Down to Sea In Ships,"
featured In Sennett Smith Family comedies for three
years, "Family Picnic," "Frozen River," Warner:
"Campus Knights," Chesterfield: "Look Out Below"
(1929), "Hunting the Hunters" (1929). Educational. Jack
White Talking Comedies; "Social Sinners" (1929), "Drum-
ming It In" (1930), "Trouble for Two." Educational.
Tuxedo Talking Comedies; also director of Jack White
Comedies; Educational: radio acts (1931): did Keith
vaudeville act "A Comical Tragedy": also did "Punch and
Judy" show; shorts for Jesse Well at Tec Art Studio;
wrote the episodes of "Bertie and Honey on the Road."
Radio. In 1935: appeared in "Rumba." Paramount.
MC KENDRICK, W. W.: Branch manager. Salt Lake
Citv, Ulah, Grand National Films. Inc.; b. Ogden,
Utah. Dec. 9. 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKendrick;
e. college: married. Was with Continental Oil Company.
With RKO Distributing Cnrporalinn. 1930-1933, as poster
clerk, shipper, booker. With Columbia Pictures Corpora-
tion. 1933, as checker. Distinctive Screen Attractions.
Inc., since 1934, which was taken over by Grand National
in August, 1936.
MC KENZIE, MAURICE: Executive assistant to presi-
dent. Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
America. Inc.; p. W. E. and Emma C. ; e. grade schools.
Official court stenographer. Lake circuit court. Crown
Point. Ind.. from boyhood until Will H. Hays was elected
chairman of the Republican National Committee, joining
him In early 1918.
MC KENZIE, ROBERT: Actor. In 1933: "TilUe and
Gus," Paramount. In 1934: "You're Telling Me." Para-
mount. In 1935: "Stone of Silver Creek," Universal;
"A Shot in the Dark." Chesterfield: "The Bride Comes
Heme," Paramount. In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast,"
Universal; "Comin' Round the Mountain," Republic; "Re-
bellion," Crescent.
MCKIM, JOSEPHINE: Actress. In 1936: "Lady Be
Careful," Paramount.
MC KIM. SAMMY: Actor. In 1936: "The Country
Gentlemen." Republic.
MC KINNEL. NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
MC KINNEY, FLORINE: Actress, b. Mart, Texas; h.
5 feet 3 inches; light brown hair and blue eyes: w. 103
pounds; m. Barry Trivers, writer. Won a scholarship to
the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago; hy. tennis.
Appeared in "One Hour With You." "The Miracle Man."
"The Strange Case of Clara Deane," "Horse Feathers"
for Paramount. In 1933: "Beauty for Sale," MGM. in
1935: "David Coppertield," MGM; "Strangers All." RKO;
"Dizzy Dames," Liberty; "Night Life of the Gods."
Universal; "Cappy Ricks Returns," Republic. In 1936:
"Muss 'Em LTp," RKO; "A Star Fell from Heaven," ABP.
MC KINNEY, NINA MAE: Actress, b. Harlem, N. Y. ;
li 5 feet, 3 inches; dark hair and eyes; w. 120 pounds;
p. Nina and John McKinney, non-professionals; e. Harlem
public schools; hy. dancing. Appeared in "Hallalujah,"
"Reckless." MGM. In 1935: "Sanders of the River,"
United Artists; "Reckless," MGM.
MC LAGLEN, CLIFFORD: Actor. In 1936: "The Mar-
riage of Corbal." General Film.
MC LAGLEN. CYRIL: Actor, b. England. 1900. Actor
In British silent films since 1920, and has played In E
number of London-made talkers. Among them: "Josser
.loins the Navy," BIP; "Verdict of the Sea," "Money
for Speed," "The Fear Ship" and "A Royal Demand."
In 1935: "Peter Ibbetson." Paramount. In 1936: "Mary
of Scotland." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough and
the Stars," RKO-Radio.
MC LAGLEN. VICTOR: Actor, b. London. England, Dec.
11. 1886. Spent a great part of his life In South Africa
where his father was Bishop of Clermont. After traveling
to all parts of the world and serving in the World war,
he returned to London and was approached by a motion
picture director for a picture titled "The Call of the
Road." Next he played the lead In "The Glorious Ad-
venture" with Lady Diana Manners. Then followed a
number of British productions in which he starred. A
cable from J. Stuart Blacktop, who had seen him In
London, brought him to America to play the lead In "The
Beloved Brute." Then came "The Hunted Woman,"
Fox; "Beau Geste." Captain Flagg in "What Price
Glory," "Loves of Carmen," "Mother Machree," A Girl
In Every Port." "Hangman's House," "The River Pirate."
"Captain Lash" and "Strong Boy." His first talking
picture was "King of the Khyber Rifles." followed by
"The Cockeyed World." "Sez You— Sez Me." "Happy
Days" (1930). "Hot for Paris" (1929). "On the Level."
"Devil with Women." (1930). Fox; "Dishonored."
"Wicked." "Annabelle's Affairs." "Devil's Lottery."
"While Paris Sleeps." "The Gay Caballero." "Rackety
Rax." Fox; (1932) "Guilty as Hell." Paramount: (1933)
"Hot Pepper," Fox; "Laughing at Life," Mascot. In
1934: "The Lost Patrol." RKO Radio; "No More Wo-
men." "Wharf Angel." "Murder at the Vanities." Para-
mount. "The Captain Hates the Sea," Columbia. First
British talker was "Dick Turpin" (1933). distributed by
Gaumont-British. In 1935: "Under Pressure." "Great
Hotel Murder," Fox; "The Informer," RKO. In 1936:
"Professional Soldier" and "Under Two Flags," 20th
Century-Fox; "Klondike Annie." Paramount; "The Mag-
nificent Brute," U. Won 1935 Academy Award for his
performance in "The Informer." In 1937: "Sea Devils,"
RKO-Radio; "Nancy Steele Is Missing," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MC LALLEN, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MC LALLEN, SARAH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCLAREN. ANNE: Actress. In 1936: "Things to
Come," London Films-UA.
MC LAREN. MARY: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
"Phantom Broadcast," Monogram. In 1935: "Ladles Crave
Excitement," "Harmony Lane," Mascot; "Westward Ho,"
Republic. In 1936: "King of the Pecos." Republic.
MC LARNIN. ED. M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC LAUGHLIN. GIBB: Actor, r. n. George Gibb Mc-
Laughlin, b. Sunderland. England. July 19. 1884; h. 5 ft.
10 in.: 154 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes. p. James
and Isobel McLaughlin; e. Sunderland and Edinburgh. On
legitimate stage from 1911 till about 1925; after appearing
In films for one year, first time In 1920, alternated stage
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1936-
Wives Never Know — Paramount
Bullets or Ballots — First National
General Spanky — Roach
Rainbow on the River — Principal
JL^M
1937-
Make Way for Tomorrow — Paramount
Wings Over Honolulu — Universal
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Love in a Bungalow — Universal
MANAGEMENT
MacQUARRIE AGENCY
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Throughout the United States
621
Mc L— Mc N
and studio; on icreen after 1925. Film role In "Satan."
"Beyond the Dreams of Avarice" (1920), Ideal, and be-
tween then and 1926, appeared In "Carnival," 'The Bo-
hemian Girl," "The Only Way," "London" and others.
Then in 1927 In "Madame Pompadour," British National;
•The White Sheik" and "Poppies of Flanders," B.I.P.;
"The Arcadians," Gaumont. In 1928: "Not Quite a
Lady." B.I. P.: "The Silent House," Archibald Netteford;
"Kitty," Burlington. In 1930: "The W Plan." Burling-
ton; "The Nipper," Betty Balfour Productions; "Third
Time Lutljy." Gainsborough. In 1931: "Sally in Our
Alley," ABP; "Jealousy." New Era; "Congress Dances,"
Ufa: "Bindle," Fogwell Productions; "Lloyd of the
O.I.D.," Universal-serial: "One Magic Night," B. & D.
In 1982: "The Green Spot Mystery," Universal: "Money
Means Nothing." Paramount-British, and "The Love Con-
tract." B. & D. In 193.3: "Bitter Sweet," B. & D. ;
"The Private Life of Henry VIII," United Artists-
London Films. 1934: "The Queen's Affaire," B. & D. ;
"Catherine the Great," London-United Artists. In 1934:
"Friday the 13th," Gaumont; "The Scarlet Pimperel."
London-United Artists; "Jew Suss," "The Iron Duke. '
"Me and Marlborough," all Gaumont; "The Old Curiosilv
Shop." BIP. In 1935: "Blossom Time," "Elizabeth of
England," BIP; "Bulldog Jack," GB; "I Give My Heart,"
Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Two's Company,"
UA: "Broken Blossoms." "Juggernaut," Twickenham;
"Where There's a Will," GB. In 1937: "April Komance,"
MGM.
MCLAUGHLIN, MIKE: Sound recorder. In 1936: col-
laborated on "Showboat," Universal.
MCLAUGHLIN, MYRTLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
MCLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
MCLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM J.: Pen name. Will Mc-
Laughlin, Motion picture and dramatic editor, Ottawa
Journal Dailies, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; b. Ottawa,
Ont., Canada; married and has two children. His early
ambition was to be an architect, but fondness for theatre
led to newspaper work. Started first photoplay department
m Eastern Canada on the Ottawa Journal, nineteen years
ago. Conducts personal column under head of "Twixt Stage
and Screen" and writes daily reviews of new films under
head of "The Cinema."
MCLEAN, BARBARA: Film editor. In 1933: "Gal-
lant Lady," United Artists-20th Century. In 1934: col-
laborated on "The House of Rothschild." "The Affair?
of Cellini," "The Mighty Barnum," United Artists-20tb
Century. In 1935: "Clive of India," "Les Miserables,"
UA-20th Century; "Metropolitan," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Professional Soldier," "Sins of Man," "Sing,
Baby, Sing," "Lloyds of London," 20th Cent.-Fox.
MCLEAN, IAN: Actor. In 1935: "Brewster's Mil-
lions," B & D.
MCLENNAN, ROD: Actor, r. n. Roderick Oliver Mc-
Lennan; b. Melbourne, Australia; h. 6 feet; w. 169 pounds;
blue eyes, blond hair; e. Melbourne public schools and
Melbourne Technical School. Became associated with his
father, who Is an agricultural engineer, but later turned
toward theatricals. On stage In "Rosalie." "Little Jesse
James" and others. On screen in the Pathe short fea-
ture. All for Mabel, ' and then in the talker "Charley's
Aunt." In 1936: Vitaphone short product.
MCLEOD, HARRY S.: Theatre promotion manager.
Began 23 years ago reporting on change of casts in Chicago
Xribune "Theatre Notes." After seven years as manager
or aiinneapolis, Denver and Omaha offices for Hathaway-
bmith-Folds, New York bankers, he entered advertising
held in 1919 after service in Canadian army. Five years
was western manager for Crowell Publishing Company on
Woman s Home Companion," then with Charles Daniel
1 rey Agency as account executive, then western manager
of System" for McGraw-Hill. Went to New Orleans
to take charge of Edgewater Beach promotion. When
bhubert lease expired on historic old St. Charles theatre,
owned by Provident Investment Company, qf which he was
vice-president and manager, he opened It as first-run in
October, 1932. He is a director of Pontchartrain Realty
Co., Provident Investment Co., was president of Gulf States
Theatre Owners Association, and film industry chairman
of Better Films Committee of Louisiana.
o ".'' tn^Po'nJt'"''"*^ ^■' .Director, b. Grayling. Mich.,
Sept. 20, 1898; h. 6 feet; black hair and blue eyes: w.
lo6 pounds; p. Martha Ellen McLeod and Rev. W. E
McLeud. non-professlonals; e. two years flying during
war. University of Washington. B.S. and M.S. degrees;
m. Evelyn Ward, professional. Drew cartoons on Christie
Comedies for nine years; directed "Taking a Chance,"
Fox: wrote dialogue and screen play "Sklppy" Para-
mount; directed for Paramount; "Monkey Business."
"Touchdown," "The Miracle Man." "Horsefeathers," "If
I Had a Million," "A Lady's Profession," "Along Came
Youth," "Finn and Hattie," Paramount. In 1933: "Mama
Loves Papa," "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In
1934: "Melody In Spring," "Many Happy Returns," "It's
a Gift," Paramount. In 1935: "Redheads on Parade."
Fox; "Here Comes Cookie." "Coronado," Paramount. In
1936: "Early to Bed," "Mind Your Own Business," Para-
mount; "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MC LEOD. TEX.
Almanac.)
MC LERNON, HAROLD: Film editor. In 1933: "Private
Detective 62," Warner. In 1934: "Gambling Lady."
"Bedside," Warner; "Fog Over PYisco," First National.
In 1935: "Going Highbrow," WB; "Go Into Your Dance,"
"The Payoff," FN. In 1936: "Snowed Under," "Song of
the Saddle," "Jail Break," "Bengal Tiger," "King of
Hockey," WB.
MC LUCAS, D. v.: Branch sales manager. United
Artists Corporation, Omaha, Neb. ; b. Des Moines, Iowa.
Oct. 13, 1898; married: e. high school. Started with Uni-
versal. Des Moines, night booker, 1916; Triangle Film
Corp. and Enterprise Distributing Corp., Omaha, booker,
assistant manager and manager. 1918-22; salesman. Para-
mount, Omaha, 1922-23; salesman and office manager.
United Artists, Omaha, 1923-28. Branch sales manager
United Artists, since 1928. President Omaha Film Board
Trade 3 .vears. 1936, Chief Barker, Omaha Variety Club.
Tent No. 16.
MC MAHON, DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC MALLY, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC MANUS, JOHN: Manager, Loew's Midland Theatre,
Kansas City, Mo.; b. St. Thomas, Ontario, Can.. Aug.
23, 1899; e. Queen's University, Kingston. Ontario,
Canada; married. Served overseas in World War with
Canadian forces. Began as auditor Loew's. Toronto.
Canada. June 12, 1922. Was manager. Toledo, Ohio,
1925-1927; Toronto, 1927-1928; Dayton. Ohio, 1928-1929:
St. Louis, Mo., 1930-1931; Kansas City, Mo.. 1931.
MC MASTER, DONALD: Assistant works manager at
Harrow Works, Kodak, Ltd., Wealdstone, Middlesex,
England, b. London, England, May 12, 1895; m. Mlra
Reed, June 26, 1920; p. Daniel and Margaret McMaster:
e. graduate in chemistry. University of Buffalo, three years
at Cornell University. Film manufacturer. Was assistant
to production manager, Eastman Kodak Co. Transferred to
England.
MC MURPHY, CHARLES: Actor, b. North Vernon, Ind..
July 31. 1894; e. in Ponca City. Okla. ; h. 6 feet 1
Inch; w. 192 pounds; dark brown hair and gray blue
eyes. Started in theatre as a theatre musician and small
stock company actor. Entered pictures In 1925. Pictures
include: Hurley In "The Silver Horde," Radio; Detective
Burke in both "The Benson Murder Case" and "The
Greene Murder Case" for Paramount; Officer Mike in
"Going to the Dogs," Christie comedy. In 1936: "I
Conquer the Sea," Academy.
MC NALLY, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC NALLY, F.: Sound. In 1935: "Mister Hobo." GB
Pictures; "The Passing of the Third Floor Back," Gau-
mont British. In 1936: "East Meets West," "His Lord-
ship," GB.
McNAMARA, EDWARD: Actor, b. Paterson, N. J.; e.
St. Mary's School. Was sent by Madame Schumann-
Heink to School of Music at University of Michigan. Was
coached by Caruso. In 1937: "Great Guy," GN.
MCNAMARA, TED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCNAMARA, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCNAMARA, BROTHERS: Child dancers. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product.
MCNAMEE, EDWARD: Heads editorial department.
National Screen Service, b. Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1890;
married. Newspaperman, actor and theatre manager before
entering motion picture business. Did publicity for Fox:
exploitation for First National and Fox; advertising for
Fox and editorial for National Screen.
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MC NAMEE, FRANK L.: Exchange manager, b. Butler,
Pa.. Feb. 3, 1892; married; p. Hugh A. and Mary Ann
McNamee; e. Butler High School, Washington and Jefferson
College, 1915, and University of Pittsburgh Law, 1918.
During war served In officers' training camp. Field Artil-
lery, Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky. 1919, city sales-
man. Universal, Pittsburgh. Later special representa-
tive, middle west. Including Chicago, Oklahoma City,
Kansas, Minneapolis and Omaha. 1922, exchange mana-
ger. Universal, Salt Lake City, 1923, manager, FBO (now
RKO) exchange. Washington. Since 1932 Philadelphia
exchange manager, RKO-Radio. Two years president. Film
Board of Trade, five years member of Arbitration Board.
Member Code Authority (NBA). Member Press Club,
Washington. D. C. Member, Penn Athletic Club, Phila-
delphia. Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and Phi
Gamma Delta Fraternity.
MC NAMEE, GRAHAM: Radio announcer, b. Washing-
ton. D. C, 1889; e. college. Was concert singer until
1923 when he entered studios of WEAF. Has announced
World Series Baseball games. National Conventions, races,
football games and many other features. Appeared in
"Gift of Gab," Universal. In 1933. narrative of Universal
short product; with Ed Wynn in "Fire Chief," (Radio).
In 1934: narration of "World in Revolt," Mentone
Productions. In 1935: "Wings in the Dark," Paramount;
narrator. Universal short product.
MCNAMEE, LOUISE: Actress. In 1935: "Every Night
ut Eight," Paramount.
MC NARY. HERBERT L.: Cluef of City Licensing Bu-
reau. 41 Pleasant Hill Ave., Dorchester. Mass. b. Boston,
Mass., December 30, 1895; e. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, special courses, Harvard, Boston University,
and extensions course; married and has three children
After World War service entered contracting business.
Author of several hundred published stories, plays, arti-
cles. As chief of the Licensing Division with regulating
powers over theatres, dancehalls and all places where ad-
mission is charged, he passes upon all complaints and by
suggestion and through cooperation with theatre managers
endeavors to arrive at a satisfactory judgment.
MC NAUGHTON. CHARLES: Actor, b. Walthamstow.
Essex. England; e. In England; h. 5 feet 10% Inches;
w. 155 Dounds; brown hair and blue gray eyes; m. Mil-
dred Elaine, professional. Entered pictures In 1929
coming from the stage to play the role he created In
New York in "Three Live Ghosts." Pictures Include:
.Timmy Gubbins in "Three Live Ghosts" (1929). United
Artists, Pefey in "The Bad One." and Edwards in
"Common Clay" (1930). Fox. In 1933: "Midnight Club."
".■\lice in Wonderland." Paramount. In 1935: "Treasure
Island." MGM; "The Bishop Misbehaves." MGM. In
inSfi: "Three Live Ghosts," MGM. In 1937: "Bulldog
Drummond Escapes." Paramount.
MC NAUGHTON, GUS: Actor, r. n. August leClern.
b. London; h. 5 ft., 9; fair hair, blue eyes; hy. boxing,
golf; p. George leClerq and Georgie Wright, professionals
On stage since he was 15: member of Fred Karno Com-
pany, which brought out Charles Chaplin and Stan Laurel
among others. Played comedv parts in many B I.P. pic-
tures, also in "Murder" (1930). In 1931: "Children of
Chance ' and "Lucky Girl." In 1932: "Maid of the
Mountains." "The Last Coupon." "Double Trouble."
"His Wife's Mother." "Radio Parade." 1933: "Their
Night Out." "Leave It to Me." "Heads We Go." "The
I^ove Nest." In 1934: "Luck of the Navy." "Spring in
the Air." "Seeing is Believing." In 1935: "The Thirty
Nine Steps." Gaumont: ".lubilee Cavalcade; "Music Hath
Charms." Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Storm
in a Tea Cup." "Not So Dusty." "Busman's Holiday."
Southern Roses," "Must Get Married," "Strange Adven-
tures of Mr. Smith." In 1937: "Action for Slander."
MC NAUGHTON, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
MCNEIL, ALLEN: Film editor. In 1933: "The
Bowery." "Advice to the Lovelorn." United Artists-20th
Century. In 1934: collaborated on "The House of Roths-
child": "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," United Art-
ists-20th Century. In 1935: collaborated on "Folles
P.ergere." United Artists-20th Century; "Thanks a Mil-
lion." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "It Had to Happen."
"Private Number." "White Hunter." 20th Cent. -Fox. In
19.37: "On the Avenue," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MC NEIL, ROBERT A.: Vice-president and general
manaser. Golden State Theatre Circuit. 25 Taylor Street.
San Francisco. Cal. : b. San Francisco. .Tan. 14. 1889: e.
public schools of San Francisco: married. Was treasurer
of Rolph-for-Governor campaign In 1934. Started show
career when 17. Sang on stage, also operated projection
machine and played in three shows a week In San Fran-
cisco. Worked on Pantages circuit for two years. Ex-
panded theatre enterprises after San Francisco fire, owning
five houses. Joined E. H. Emmick In forming Golden
State Circuit twelve years ago. Associated with Mike
Naify of T. and D. Jr. Enterprises to form United Cali-
fornia Theatres, Inc.. with 60 theatres.
MC NEILE, CYRIL: Writer. In 1930: story "Temple
Tower," Fox. In 1934: story "Bulldog Drummond Strikes
Back," 20ili Century-United Artists. In 1935: collaborated
on story "Alias Bulldog Drummond," GB.
MC NEILE, H. C: Writer. In 1937 collaborated on
novel, "Bulldog Drummond Escapes," Paramount.
MCNELIS, CATHERINE A.: b. Wllkes-Barre, Pa.;
p. Mary Fleming McNelis and .Tohn McNeils; e. public and
convent schools. Advertising writer, occasional fiction.
Advertising manager of large department store in Pennsyl-
vania. Founder with late Hugh Weir of advertising agency
Catherine McNelis-Hugh Weir, Inc. Launched New Movie
magazine, with its first "on sale" date, December. 1929,
and with policy of substantial treatment of motion picture
news and personalities, presented by staff of magazine con-
tributors, including Frederic Van de Water, Benjamin de
Casseres. Edwin C. Hill. George Jean Nathan, Ernest
Boyd, Elsie Janis, Herb Howe, William de Mille, Cecil
B. De Mille. Wallace Irwin, Theodore Dreiser, Irene
Kuhn. Was president and publisher of Tower Magazines:
New Movie, Home, Serenade, Mystery, Tower Radio, Tiny
Tower, American Spectator.
MC NEILL, THELMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC NULTY, DOROTHY: Actress. In 1936: "After
the Thin Man," MGM.
MC NULTY, GEORGE BERNARD: Technical director.
In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars," RKO-Radio.
MC NUTT, PATTERSON: Producer, writer. b.
Urbana, III.. Sept. 30, 1896; p. George L. and F. Louise
McNutt; e. Valparaiso University; married. Actor, news-
paperman, playwright, magazine writer, theatrical pro-
liucer. Writer for Paramount and Fox Films, later pro-
ducing. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "George
White's 1935 Scandals." "Spring Tonic." "Curly Top,"
"Way Down East," "The Gay Deception," Fox. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play, "Everybody's Old Man." 20th
Century-Fox; collaborated on screen play "The Return of
Sophie Lang," Paramount.
MC NUTT, WILLIAM SLAVENS: Writer, director,
b. Urbana. III.. Sept. 12. 1885; e. Stearns Preparatory
School and Emerson College. Three years acting; wrote
short stories for a year; two years on Post Intelligencer
in Seattle; back to New York In 1914; four years of
magazine articles and news-syndicate reporting: playwright,
war correspondent, foreign correspondent. Signed Para-
mount contract to write originals and adaptations and
teamed with Grover Jones, scenarist. 1930-31, "Light of
Western Stars." "Young Eagles," "Typhoon Bill." "Tom
Sawyer," "Stampede." and "Gun Smoke," all for Para-
mount. 1932: "The Broken Wing," "Night of June 13,"
"If I Had a Million." "Ladies of the Big House."
"Strangers in Love." "Lady and Gent." "Dangerous Para-
dise." "The Derelict." "Touchdown." "Huckleberry Finn."
Paramount. In 1933 collaborated on "One Sunday After-
noon." "Hell and High Water," Paramount. In 1934:
collaborated on "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch."
"Ready for Love." "You Belong to Me," Paramount. In
1935: collaborated on adaptation of "Lives of a Bengal
Lancer"; collaborated on screen play. "Annapolis Farewell."
Paramount; story, "Hot Tip." RKO; "So Red the Rose."
"Stolen Harmony." "Ruggles of Red Gap," Paramount.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Rhythm on the
Range," Paramount.
MC PHERSON, COLVIN: Dramatic editor and critic.
Post-Dispatch, St. I^ouis. Mo.; b. Greenwood, Mo., Feb. 4,
1906; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McPherson; e. A. B. Wll-
llem Jewell College, Liberty, Mo.; B. Lit. Columbia Uni-
versity. Editor, national prize-winning yearbook in col-
lege; Instructor in college 1926-27. Did syndicate writing
for Arthur B. Reeve In New York; on Post-Dispatch
news staff starting September, 1928; dramatic editor since
August. 1934.
MCPHERSON, JOHN ROBERT: Chicago Division
Manager. National Screen Service of Illinois. Inc. ; b.
Chicago. 111.. Oct. 29. 1903; p. Daniel J. and Jessie E.
McPherson ; e. Englewood High School and partial course.
Chicago UniversitT. From 1920 to 1923 with Balaban and
Kat7 Theatres. Chicago. 1923 to 1925 associated with
First National, Paramount and Fox Studios, Hollywood.
Cal. ; 1925 to 1930 with National Screen Service. Chicago
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sales; 1930 to 1932 assistant manager with National
Screen Service, Chicago. Was made division manager in
1932.
MC PHAIL, ADDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MCPHERSON, QUINTON: Actor. In 1935: "Music
Hath Charms," Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "The
Amazing Quest." "Rembrandt," UA; "Storm in a Tea-
cup," "The Ghost Goes West," "Tlie Tenth Man," "Be-
loved Vagabond," "Annie Laurie," "Land Without Music,"
U.
MCQUARRIE, ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MC REYNOLDS, D. W.: Actor. In 1935: "Cardinal
Kichelieu," UA-20th Century.
MC SWEENEY, JOHN J.: Editor, The Evening News,
VViIkes-Barre, Pa.; b. Hanover Township. Pa., 1902. Con-
tributes to The Evening News, International News Service,
New York Times, The Evening Ledger of Philadelphia,
The Exhibitor. The Coal Herald (regularly) and other
newspapers. Formerly with Associated Press, the Wilkes-
Barre Record, the Sunday Independent, the Sunday Tele-
gram in Wilkes-Barre.
MC VEY, PAUL: Actor, b. Boston, Mass.; h. 6 feet;
w. 185 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; e. Boston College:
hy. baseball. Joined a small stock company in the
midwest and played in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Mar-
quette. Was film salesman and distributor for FBO
and Columbia. In 1933 appeared in the picture "The
Cocktail Hour," Columbia. Signed Fox Film contract,
February. 1934. Home address: 33 Robinson St., Dor-
chester, Mass. In 1935: "Show Them No Mercy," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island,"
"The Country Beyond," "Half Angel," "The Crime of
Dr. Forbes," "Sing, Baby, Sing." "Stowaway." 20th
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Fair Warning," "Love* Is News,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
■ ^^'!'IP^fi°.l• f,?^*""- ^"^'or- I" "34: appeared in
111 Tell the World." Universal; "Journal of a Crime,'
\\arner. In 1935: "Murder in the Clouds," "Oil for the
Lamps of China," "Stranded," "Frisco Kid," Warner-
"The Girl from Tenth Avenue." FN; "Red Salute," UA-
Reliance. In 1936: "The Calling of Dan Matthews,"
Columbia; "The Big Noise." WB ; "The Man I Marry"
V; "Reunion," 20th Cent. -Fox.
McWADE, MARGARET: Actress. With Margaret Seddon
comprised team known as "pixilated sisters." m Edward
MeWade. pro. Pictures include: "Lost Horizon." Theodora
Goes Wild." "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," "Let's Make
a Million.
1, H^.*^.",^; "OBERT: Actor, b. Buffalo. N. Y. ; father,
Robert McWade, professional; e. Philadelphia. Stage
career: in stock with Henry Duffy company on Coast
Screen career: played P. H. Bancroft In "The Hom-
Towners (Warner Bros.); "Night Work," (Pathe)
Good Intentions" (1930). Pox. In 1933; "Heroes foi
hale, I Loved a Woman." First National; "The Soli-
taire Man." "The Prize Fighter and the Lady." MGM
Fog," Columbia; "The Kennel Murder Case," Warn«r
'A Lost Lady," "Journal of a Crime," "Employees'
lintrance, ' "Big City Blues," "High Spot," "Tivo Sec
onds,' Warner. In 1934: "Cross Country Cruise.'
"Countess of Monte Cristo." "Let's Be Ritzy." ITni
versal; "No Ransom." Liberty; "Hold That Girl." Fox
"Thirty Day Princess," Paramount; "Midnight Alibi.'
"The Dragon Murder Case." First National; "Operator
13." MGM. In 1935: "The County Chairman," Fox;
"Society Doctor," "Here Comes the Band," MGM;
"Straight from the Heart," "Diamond Jim," "His Night
Out." Universal; "Mary Jane's Pa." First National; "The
Healer," Monogram; "Cappy Ricks Returns." Republic;
"Frisco Kid," Warner. In 1936: "Next Time We Love,"
Universal; "Anything Goes." "Early to Bed," Paramount;
"Moonlight Murder," "Old Hutch," MGM; "High Ten-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. •
• professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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sion," "Fifteen Maiden Lane." 20th Cent.-Fox. In 1937:
"We're On the Jury," RKO-Radio.
MC WILLIAMS. F. J.: 105 State Street. Madison, Wis..
operating Home Theatre and Portage Theatre in Port-
age, Wis. b. Virginia City, Nov., February 1, 1874; mar-
ried and has nine children; p. American-bom of Irish ex-
traction; e. fifth grade in primary school. Traveled for
three years as salesman. Put in ten years in typewriter
and office supply business as owner. Operated theatres in
LaCrosse, Madison and Racine. Wij., and Rockford, 111.,
but for twenty years has been in Madison. Served as presi-
dent of MPTO of Wisconsin for three years, and was a
member of that board for about eight years. Has been
president of Allied Independent Theatres Protective Asso-
ciation of Wisconsin and upper Michigan for the past four
years; a member of the Madison Rotary Club for fourteen
years, and a member of the Knights of Columbus for more
than thirty years,
MC WILLIAMS, JIM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEAD, JOHN: Art director. In 1934: "The Return
of Bulldog Drummond," "The Great Defender," British
International Pictures. In 1930: "Love in Exile," "The
Marriage of Corbal." General Film; "Gypsy Melody,"
ABP: "Red Wagon." "Abdul the Damned," "Murder,"
"Middle Watch," "Invitation to the Waltz," "Spring
Handicap."
MEAD, JOHN, JR.: Pen name, Jay James. Columnist
and editor, Erie Times, Erie, Pa. ; b. Pennsylvania, June
11, 1896; e. Georgetown University; married; has three
children. Experience on Washington and New York news-
papers.
MEADOWCROFT, GERTRUDE: Cashier, RKO Phila-
delphia exchange: b. Philadelphia, Pa.. November 6, 1901;
married; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. Meadowcroft; e. Mclntyre
Grammar School, Wm. Penn High School, Strayer's Busi-
ness College. Previously clerk. Loose Wiles Biscuit Com-
pany. Short subjects tiooker. Universal Film Exchange,
seven years. Short subjects booker, F.B.O. and RKO. five
and a half years. Cashier, RKO, four and one-half
years.
MEADOWCROFT, MARY: Booker. Republic Pictures,
Philadelphia, b. Philadelphia, May 7, 1903; e. Mclntyre
Grammar School. William Penn High School. With Curtis
Publishing Company six years. Entered employ of Uni-
versal exchange. 1926. as short subject booker, February
17, 1936. became booker. First Division. Resigned July
25, 1936 and joined Republic as booker.
Actor. In 1936: "The Lonely
MEADOWS. DENNY:
Trail," Republic.
MEAKIN, HARDIE: Publicity. RKO Keiths Wash-
ington. Washington, D. C. ; b. Ogden, Utah; married and
has two sons; p. Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips Meakin ;
e. public schools. U. of Utah, accounting course. La
Salle Extension University. Stage director, actor, news-
paper feature writer and reporter, staff correspondent
Variety, seven years in Washington. Publicity Earle
theatre. Washington, D. C, openine house; publicity
Fox, Washington, then managing director. For past
six years manager, publicity and advertising. RKO Keith's.
MEANS, JAY: Exhibitor. President of Oak Park
Theatre Company: president. Bagdad Theatre Company.
Kansas City. Mo.; b. Carthage. Mo., Feb. 3. 1883; e
graduate of Pharmacy School, Kansas University: married.
Was in drug business 12 years, three and a half as a
salesman for drug specialty line. Exhibitor since 1919.
Oak Park Theatre, Kansas City; now Bagdad and Oak
Park Theatre companies.
MEANY, MINY, AND MOE: Players. In 19.')7: Uni-
versal short product.
MEAR. H. FOWLER: Writer. In 1933 wrote screen
story, "I Lived With You." Gaumont-Brltish ; "This
Week of Grace." Radio-British. In 1934 collaborated on
adnptation of "The Lash." Radio-British. In 1935: col-
laborated on adaptation, "The Triumph of Sherlock
Holmes." Real .\rt Productions: story. "In a Monastery
Garden." .Tulins Hagen Production; collaborated on adap-
tation. "The Private Secretary," Twickenham; collaborated
on screen play, "She Shall Have Music," Twickenham.
MEBANE. JOHN: City editor. High Point Enter-
prise. High Point. North Carolina; b. Greensboro; N. C,
1909; p. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mebane; e. (A. B.1
University of North Carolina: married and has one child.
Editor. Carolina Magazine. Reportorial and editorial work
on both weekly and daily newspapers. Contributor to
several magazines. Associate editor the Agora.
MEDBURY, JOHN P.: Commentator. In 1934 and
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'35 made "Laughing with Medbury" series for Columbia.
In 1935: additional dialogue, "Love in Bloom," "Here
Comes Cookie," "Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In
1936: adiiitional dialogue "The Country Gentlemen,"
Republic ; "Lets Maiie a Million," Para.; "Killers of the
Sea." ON.
MEDIN, GASTONE: Writer. In 1935: scenario, "The
Rich Uncle," Capitani. In 1936: art director "Cavalry,"
UA.
MEDLEN. C. K.: Sound director. In 1937: "Moonlight
Sonata," UA.
IVIEECHAIVI. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MEEHAN, ELIZABETH: Writer, b. Philadelphia,
Aug. 22, 1905; h. 5 feet, 6% inches; brown hair and
green eyes; w. 138 pounds; p. father a botanist: e. Bryn
Mawr Preparatory School: Johns Hopkins University:
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; hy. swimming and
tennis. Was cliorus girl in Ziegfeld Follies. Worked on
various newspapers; wrote syndicated articles; promoter
and ad writer. Was swimmer and high diver at Madison
Suuare Garden. Adapted "Beau Geste," "Sorrell and
Son," "Beau Ideal," "The Rescue," "Lummox." "The
Case of Sergeant Grischa," "Transgression," "The Girl
of the Bio," "Oliver Twist," "The Great Gatsby," "The
Magnificent Obsession." In 1935: collaborated on screen
play. "Harmony Lane," Mascot. In 1936: collaborated on
"The Harvester," Republic.
MEEHAN, GEORGE: Cameraman. In 1933: "Ship
of Wanted Men," Showmen's Pictures. In 1935: "Square
Shooter," "Fighting Shadows," "Dangerous Intrigue,"
"Too Tough to Kill," "Range Raiders," Columbia. In
ly-te: "Secret Patrol," "Alibi for Murder," "The Legion
of Terror," Columbia.
MEEHAN, JOHN: Writer, b. Lindsay, Ont. ; educated
in the Boston public scliools. Wrote and co-direct-
ed "Gtmtlenien of the Press" for the stage, also "The
Lady Lies"; staged "The Gorilla," "So This Is Lon-
don" and "Bless You Sister"; wrote dialogue in 1930-31
for "Strangers May Kiss" and "The Divorcee" for
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "Soul Kiss," "Why Not?". "A
Lady's Morals," "The Miracle Woman." In 1932: "The
Wet Parade," "Letty Lynton," "Washington Masquerade";
"This Modern Age," "The Phantom of Paris," "Son of
India," "A Free Soul." In 1933: "Hell Below," "When
Ladies Meet," "Tlie Prize Fighter and the Lady," MGM.
Co-autliored "Stage Motlier." In 1934: wrote screen play
of "Sadie McKee," MGM; collaborated on screen play,
"The Painted Veil," "What Every Woman Knows," MGM.
In 1935: collaborated on additional scenes," "Peter Ibbet-
son," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"His Brother's Wife," MGM.
MEEHAN, JOHN JR.: Writer. In 1934: story and
screen play "Wake Up and Dream," "Let's Talk It Over,"
UniversaL In 1935: story and screen play "I've Been
Around," U.
MEEHAN, LEO: Trade Journalist and Producer.
Formerly publisher, Hollywood Herald; b. Illinois; e.
public and private schools, Elgin, 111., and Jesuit
College of St. Mary's. Early career: newspaper and
magazine writer; publicity worker for ten years. Screen
career: wrote originals and continuity after breaking
in as a reader; assistant director and director; directed
"Wallflower," "Freckles," "The Devil's Trademark,"
"Little Mickey Grogan," "Judgment of the Hills,"
"The Harvester," "The Little Yellow House," "Keeper
of the Bees"; assistant production manager of BCA
Photophone. Gramercy Studio, New York, in 1929;
became general manager, Hollywood Herald, editor and
publisher. Resigned in 1933 to re-enter production.
MEEHAN, LEW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEEK, DONALD: Actor, b. Glasgow, Scotland. July
14, ISSO; h. 5 ft. 4 in., w. 13U lbs.; grey eyes;
married; h. gardening. Appeared in "The Hole
in the Wall" (1929), Paramount: (1932-33) In S. 8.
Van Dine mystery series, Warner Vltaphone. In 1933:
"Love, Honor and Oh, Baby." Universal; "College
Coach." Warner. In 1934. "Hi. Nellie." "Bedside,"
Warner: "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "Murder
at the Vanities," Paramount: "The Merry Widow," MGM;
"The Last Gentleman," United Artists-20th Century. In
1935: "The Whole Town's Talking." Columbia: "The
Informer," "Village Tale." "The Return of Peter Grimm,"
"Old Man Rhythm," RKO; "The Gilded Lily," "Accent
on Youth." "The Bride Comes Home," Paramount;
"Society Doctor," "Mark of the Vampire," "Baby Face
Harrington." "Kind Lady," MGM; "Barbary Coast," TTA;
"She Couldn't Take It," Columbia; "Captain Blood," FN.
Med — Mel
In 1936: "Everybody's Old Man," 20th Century-Fox; "And
So Tliey Were Married," "Pennies from Heaven." "The
Captain Hates the Sea," Columbia; "One Rainy After-
noon." UA; "Tlireo Wise Guys," "Old Hutch," "Love
on the Run." MGM: "Three Married Men." Paramount:
■ Two in a Crowd." U. In 1937: "Maid of Salem," Para-
mount; "Parncll," MGM.
MEEKER, (SEORGE: Actor. b. Brooklyn. March
5, 1904; h. 5 feet, 11 inches: w. 155 pounds; brown
hair; e. attended Adelphi and Polytechnic High Schools
and was graduated In 1921 from the American Academy
of Dramatic Arts. Stage experience In "The Old Soak,"
"Buy. Buy Baby," "Conflict" and others. Pictures
include: "Emma," "Fireman Save My Child," "Fool's
Advice," "The Famous Ferguson Case," "The Sucker."
"Sweepings," "Pick Up," "The Misieadine Lady."
"Four Sons." In 1933: "Song of the Eagle." Para-
mount; "The Life of Jimmy Dolan," Warner; "Double
Harness," "Chances at Heaven," Radio; "Night of
Terror," Columbia; "Dark Hazard," First National:
"Only Yesterday," "King for A Night." Universal. In
1934: "Hips, Hips, Hooray." RKO; "Hi, Nellie," War-
ner; "I Believed in You," "Ever Since Eve." Fox;
"Melody in Spring." Paramount; "Little Man, What
Now?," "Uncertain Lady," Universal; "Broadway Bill,"
Columbia: "Paris Interlude." MGM. In 1935: "The Wed-
ding Night," United Artists; "Murder on a Honey-
moon," "The Rainmakers." RKO; "Oil for the Lamps
of China. " Warner; "Welcome Home," Fox; "Remember
Last Night," Universal. In 1936: "Don't Get Personal,"
Univ.; "Gentle ,Tulia." "Country Doctor," "Career
Woman." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Neighborhood House," MGM;
"Walking on Air," RKO-Radio; "Wedding Present,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Beware of Ladies," Republic;
"History Is Made at Night," UA.
MEERSON, LAZARE: Art Director, b. Russia, 1893.
Entered the foreign film world in 1922 as an art director
and since 1926 has been affiliated with Rene Clair,
French journalist, who began producing silent films in
1926. Lazare Meerson was the art director for "A Nous
la Liberie"; settings, "La Kermesse Heroique," Tobis. In
1936: "As You Like It," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Fire
Over England." UA.
MEES, CHARLES EDWARD KENNETH: Director of
Research, Eastman Kodak Company, b. Wellingborough,
England, May 26, 1882; e. Kingswood School. Harrogate
College and St. Dunstan's College; B. Sc. in Research,
U. of London, England, 1903, D. Sc, 1906; hon. D. Sc.
University of Rochester. 1921 ; m. Alice Crisp. Managing
director, Wratten & Wainwrlght, Ltd.. Croydon, England,
1906-12. Came to United States in 1912. Research Labora-
tory, Eastman Kodak, since 1912.
MEHAFFEY, BLANCHE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEHRA, LAL CHAND: Actor, b. Amritsar, India,
June 8. 1897; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown eyes and gray
hair; w. 175 pounds: e. University of Punjab. India.
and University of California, Berkeley, CaL Specialized
in educational psychology, receiving A. B. and M. A.
degrees from University of California; hy. swimming,
tennis and riding. Has lived in Lahore and Amritsar,
India ; Berkeley, San Francisco, Los Angeles. Entered
pictures in October, 1927, through writing Hindustani
titles for DeMlUe's "King of Kings"; then through
George Volck, obtained a position as technical advisor
on Goldwyn picture, "Tlie Devil Dancer," also "The
Black Watch," Fox; "The Green Goddess," Warner;
"Thirteenth Chair," MGM. In 1936: "The Leathernecks
Have Landed," Republic.
MEHRMANN, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEHTA, G. K.: Cinematographer and director. b.
Lahore, Punjab, India. July 8, 1899. e. three years in
Medical College. Lahore. Worked for Fox. also for
United Artists during production of "The Thief of Bag-
dad." Freelance newsreel camera man in India. Pro-
duced films in silent days. Chief cinematographer,
Mahalaxlm Cinetone, Also directed there.
MEHTA, JASVANTRAY G.: General manager. b.
Mota, Bardoli, India, April 15, J898. married. p.
Ghanshyamray and Lalita Mehta. e. University of Bom-
bay, St. Xavier's College, School of Sociology, Bom-
bay. 1920-23: insurance agent. 1924-26: journalist.
1926-33: in charge of distribution of Kohinoor Films.
1933: publicity manager of Ajante Cinetone, Ltd. Since
April. 1935, general manager of Bhavnanl Productions.
1934-35: Jt. Hon. Secretary of the Motion Picture Society
of India. Bhavnani Productions.
MEIER, DR. ALEXANDER: Director in charge of
production, Neues Deutsches Lichtspiel-Syndlkat. Berlin;
b. Bibrlch on Rhine, Germany, April 8, 1896; p. Alezan-
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der and Lydla Meier; e. gymnasium. University in Mar-
burg. Berlin, Frankfort, solicitor, doctor of right. Trustee
of Favag Frankfurter AUgemeine Versicherungsgesellschaft,
banker. Director of Deutsclies Lichtspiel-Syndikat, A. G.,
then director in charge of distribution; since 1933 director
of NDLS In charge of production. In 1935 name of
NDLS changed to Syndikat Film G.m.b.H.
MEIGHAN, THOMAS: Actor. b. Pittsburgh. Pa..
April 9. 1879; h. 6 feet 1 inch; dark hair and blue
eyes; w. 170 pounds e. Pittsburgh high school and
St. Mary's college; m. Florence Ring, former stage star;
hy. swimming and golf. His first stage experience was
as an extra in "Miss Nell" in Pittsburgh; then three
seasons with David Warfield; later played the lead for
a Ions; run, both here and in England, in "The College
Widow"; starred in "Broadway Jones." Gained recogni-
tion as a screen star as a result of his part in "The
Miracle Man"; secured his first position opposite Laura
Hope Crews In "The Fighting Hope" and has since
appeared In "The Bachelor Daddy," "Coming Through."
"Manslaughter." "Our Leading Citizen," "Old Home
Week," "The Man Who Found Himself," "Irish Luck."
"The New Klondike," "Tin Gods." "We're All
Gamblers" and "The City Gone Wild" for Paramount;
then signed by Howard Hughes and made "The Backet."
In "The Argyle Case' (1929), Warner Bros.; (1931-32).
"Cheaters at Play," "Young Sinners," "Skyline."
Signed Fox contract January. 1931. In 1934: "Peck's
Bad Boy." Principal. Died July 8. 1936.
MEIKLEJOHN, WILLIAM W.: President. Wm. Meikle-
john. Inc., Agency, 8919 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood.
Calif.; b. Los Angeles, March 16, 1903; p. Martha and
Mathew Meiklejohn; e. public schools; married. Was
vaudeville agent at 18. Producer stage shows; legitimate,
musical revues, and others. Agent since Oct. 1, 1933.
MEILIKEN, IRVING: Studio Executive. b. New
York City, June 2. 1902; h. 5 feet 6V2 inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 137 pounds; p. Joseph, non-professional;
e. Morris high school; married, non -professional. For
the past 14 years he has been with the Tec Art Studios
in Hollywood, as studio manager and secretary.
MEINERT, RUDOLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEINHART: Costumer. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby,"
MGM.
MEINS, GUS: Director. b. Frankfort,. Germany;
e. St. Louis and Los Angeles, specializing in oil painting
and astronomy; h. 5 feet iVz inches; light hair, blue
eyes; w. 160 pounds; married and has one son; hy.
all outdoor sports. Was a cartoonist on Hearst papers.
Screen career began with Fox in 1919 as scenarist and
gag man; assistant director, then director, for Mack
Sennett; made shorts and features; short comedies foi
Stem Brothers, released through Universal; handled the
Newlyweds and Their Baby series. Keeping Up With
the Joneses series. Buster Brown comedies, Arthur Lake
Pictures; among more recent films were "Sunny Jim"
for Universal, and "Shackles of Vengeance" at Tec-Art.
Signed to direct for Hal Roach. In 1934: "Babes in
Toyland," MGM. In 1935: "Three on a Bench." MGM.
In 1936: "Kelly the Second," MGM. In 1937: "Nobody's
Baby," MGM.
MEISEL, WILL: Music director. In 1936: "Eln Walzer
Fuer Dich," 20th Cent. -Fox; "La Paloma," Casino.
MEISS, ELLEN: Actress. In 1936: "II Be Burlone,"
Nuovo Mondo.
MELANDRINOS. ANDREA: Actor. In 1934 appeared
in "How's Chances?'. Fox-British. In 1937: "Gypsy,"
WB.
MELANI, PIER LUIGI: Director of dubbing and
translation of Paramount Films. S. A. I.. Via Magenta
10. Bome. Italy; b. Florence. Italy. May 20. 1895: p.
Giuseppe and Palmira Citti Melani; e. college graduate
of literature at Florence University; married. Was jour-
nalist and writer for magazines and newspapers. Directcr
of dubbing and translation office at Paramount Studios.
Paris; assistant director r,t Paramount Studios. Paris.
MELCHER, EDWARD de SELDING: Pen name, E. de
S. Melcher. Drama editor. Evening Star. Washington,
D. C. ; b. Northeast Harbor. Maine. Aug. 20, 1906; p.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens Melcher; e. Private schools,
graduafed from Harvard. 1928. With Evening Star for
seven years.
MELCHER. IRVING S.: Texan Theatre. Arlington.
Texas, b. Omaha. Neb.. November 7. 1902: p. Mr. and
Mrs. A. Melcher; e. Omaha high school, Creighton Col-
lego, Omaha, Neb. First job with Enterprise Distributing
Corp.,- selling film; salesman for F. B. C. then Patbe:
all this in luwa-Nebraska-Wlsconsin territory. To Dallas.
Texas, in 1928; bought, operated and sold a number of
theatres. Now. in addition to operating the Texan at
Arlington, Texas, he is also In theatre equipment business.
Secretary. Texas Theatre Owners' Protective Association.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MELESH, ALEX:
Almanac.)
MELFORD, AUSTIN: Actor, author and director.
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation. London, b. Alver-
stoke. England. Aug. 24. 18S4; m. Jessie Winter: p.
Austin and Alice Melford: e. Portsmouth Grammar School.
Actor and producer. Theatre Royal Drury Lane. London.
Gaiety Theatre. London, and others. Author of stage
plays: "Its a Boy." "Battling Butler," "Night of the
Garter," "Nippy " and others. Directed: "Oh Daddy."
"Car of Dreams" and "Radio Lover." Wrote: "Oh
Daddy," "Car of Dreams." "Heat Wave." "Happy."
and collaborated on many Gaumont-British productions in
last three years including: "Road House." "Phantom
Light." "Aunt Sally." "Jack Ahoy." "Boys Will Be
Boys." "Jack of all Trades," "First Offence." "It's Love
Again." In 1936: collaborated on dialogue "Doomed
Cargo," GB. In 1937: collaborated on scenario and addi-
tional dialogue "O.H.M.S.." "Seven Sinners," GB; "Mill
on the Floss, " National Provincial; "Feather Your Nest,"
"The Show Goes On," ATP; "The Girl In the Taxi,"
British Unity P.
MELFORD, FRANK: Supervisor. b. New York; m.
professional; e. Columbia University. Entered M(3M'8
employ, 1919-22. Has subsequently been with Paramount,
Warners, Badio, Boach. and several Eastern independents.
Supervised "Talk of Hollywood." 1933-34: "I Hate
Women." "Fighting to Live." 1934: Production man-
ager, "Peck's Bad Boy"; supervised "Beturn of
Chandu," Principal. In 1935: "When a Man's a Man,"
"The Cowboy Millionaire," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Doomed Cargo," GB; production manager
■The Glory Trail, " "Rebellion," Crescent. In 1937:
production supervisor "Battle of Greed," "Old Louisiana,"
■Tnder Strange Flags," "The Law (Commands," "Drums
of Destiny," "Raw Timber," Crescent.
MELFORD, GEORGE: Director. b. Rochester. N.
Y. ; e. McGill University, N. T. Was an actor on
the legitimate stage for seven years; screen career began
with Kalem as actor and then director; pictures include
"Freedom of the Press." Fox; "A Man's Past." Uni-
versal; "Lingerie." Tiffany-Stahl; "Sinners in Love."
li'BO; "The Charlatan." Universal; "Love in the Desert."
"The Woman I Love." FBO; "The Poor Millionaire."
Biltmore; "The Viking," "East of Borneo," "Homicide
Squad," Universal. In 1932: "The Cowboy Counsellor,"
"OfBcer 13," "The Boiling Point," Allied; "A Scarlet
Week-End," Maxim. In 1933: "Eleventh Commandment,"
"The Dude Bandit," Allied: "Man of Action." Columbia;
"The Penal Code," Freuler. In 1934: "Hired Wife,"
Pinnacle. In 19.'i5: "East of Java," Universal.
MELFORD, JACK: Actor, b. London. Sept. 5. 1899;
h. ('. ft. 1% In.; w. 176 pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes;
widower; hy. golf, motoring; p. Austin Melford and Alice
Gambler, both pro. Stage star. Films from 1930: "Stop
Flirting," "The Sport of Kings," "Her Cardboard
Lover." "Look Up and Laugh," "Honeymoon for Three,"
"Luck of the Turf," "Thunder in the City," "For Ever,"
"Radio Revenue of 1937."
MELLISH, FULLER, JR.: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MELLOR, WILLIAM: Cameraman. In 1934: "Home
on the Range." "Elmer and Elsie," Paramount. In
1935: "Wings in the Dark," "Car 99," "Without
Regret." "Collegiate," Paramount. In 1936: "Woman
Trap," "The Sky Parade." "Poppy," "A Son Comes
Home," "Champagne Waltz," "College Holiday," Para-
mount.
MELLOT. MARTHA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MELNIKOVA, E. K.: Actress. In 1935: "Men on
Wings," Moscow Klno-Combinat.
MELONEY. WILLIAM: Writer, b. New York City.
May 3. 1904; p. Mrs. William Brown Meloney. editor of
"This Week"; e. Columbia. Williams. University of Paris:
married. On newspapers; fiction and general magazine
writing. Did translations of French classics. Signed bv
Fox as writer. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"Beloved Enemy," UA.
MELOY, JOE B.: Exhibitor. Strand and Alhambra
Theatres. Shelbyvllle. Ind.; b. ShelbyvlUe. Ind.. Feb. 7.
1897; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Meloy; e. Indiana
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Unhersity. In tlicairc business tor 21 years. With
Meloy Bros.. Inc.. manufacturers of photo enlargements,
lustoni built frames, box ottlces, etc., for theatrical trade.
MELOY, PAUL H.: Exhibitor. Strand and Alhambra
Theatres. Shelbyville. Ind. ; b. Shelbyville. Ind., Feb.
3, 1S95; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Meloy; e.
Indiana University. In theatre business for 21 years.
With Aleloy Bros. Inc.. manufacturers of photo enlarge-
ments, custom built frames, bo.t oflices. etc., for theatrical
trade.
MELTON, FRANK: Actor, b. Pineapple, Ala., Dec.
C, 1907; h. 6 fe=t; w. 170 pounds; dark hair and
eyes; e. Moore Academy, West Point and Citadel Uni-
versity, S. C. In ly;i;i appeared in Fo.'is "Cavalcade."
"State Fair" and "Mr. Skltch," and in "Ace of Aces."
Radio. In 1934: "Stand Up and Cheer." Fox. which
ivon him a contract with that company. In 1934: "DaviJ
Harum." "Handy Andy," "Judge Priest." Fos. In 1935:
"The County Chairman." "$10 Raise," "The Daring
Young Man." "Welcome Home." Fox. In 1936: "The
Return of Jimmy Valentine," Reuublic; "The Glory
Trail," Crescent; "They Met in a Taxi," Columbia. In
1937: "Outcast," Paramount.
MELTON, JAMES: Actor, b. Jan. 2, 1904, in Moultrie,
Ga. e. University of Georgia, Vanderbilt University, h.
6 feet 2 inches; w. 188 pounds; brown eyes, brown hair; m.
Marjorie Louise McClure. Started radio career under
Koxy. 193U-37: "Stars Over Broadway," "Sing Me a
Love Song." "Melody for Two," WB.
MELVILLE, EMELIE: (See 193C-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: Branch Manager. Married
Edna I'Hster, former Chicago Film Board secretary. In
1917 was branch manager for World Film at Cincinnati.
Became salesman for Goldwyn and on July 10, 1920, man-
ager in Philadelphia. Next Goldwyn district manager and
on Nov. 11, 1925, transferred to home ofBce, then branch
manager for MG.M at Philadelphia in 1926, followed by
branch managership at Chicago. Was three years presi-
dent of Film Board of Trade.
MENDENHALL, A. (Ted): Branch manager. Para-
mount, Omaha, Neb.; b. Oskaloosa, Iowa, May 29, 1889;
e. high school; married. Salesman, Liggett and Meyers
Tobacco Company and Wilson Chemical Company. Oper-
ated and owned theatres in Kansas City, Racine. VVis..
Oskaloosa, Iowa. Afflliated with operation of theatres in
Albla and Stuart, Iowa. Joined Paramount as salesman,
Des Moines, 1920; branch manager, Sioux Falls. 1925;
branch manager, Omaha, since 1926.
MENDES, LOTHAR: Director, b. Berlin, Germany,
May 19. 1894: h. 5 feet 7 Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 140 pounds. Received his stage training
with Max Reinhardt. Berlin Deutches theatre, and Burg
theatre. Vienna ; stage experience with Max Reinhardt in
the Deutches theatre in Berlin; theatre I D Koeniggraetzer-
strasse; Burg theatre and Volks theatre in Vienna;
joined Reinhardt on leaving high school in Berlin.
Played role of "Hamlet." He entered motion pictures
in Berlin for UFA after leaving the stage; directed
pictures in Berlin where Robert T. Kane saw him and
brought him to the United States to direct "The Prince
of Tempters" for First National. His next was "Con-
voy" for First National; then "A Night of Mystery"
and "Interference" for Paramount. Directed "Four
Feathers" in 1929, later "Dangerous Curves." "Illusion,"
"Marriage Playground," "Lost Ecstasy," "The Children."
"Ladies Man," "Paramount on Parade," Paramount.
In 1932: "Strangers in Love," "Luxury Liner," Para-
mount: "Payment Deferred," MGM. In 1934: "Power,"
"Jew Suss," GB. In 1935: "The Man Who Could Work
Miracles." London Films. In 1937: "Moonlight Sonata,"
UA.
MENDOZA, DAVID: Musical Director, Brooklyn
\ itaphone Studio, Warner Bros. -First National Pic-
tures, Burbank. Cal. ; b. New York City, March 13,
1894; p. David and Wilhelmina; e. pupil at the Institute
of ilusical Art. New Y'ork City, violin with Franz
Kneisel. composition with Percy Goetchlns and Rubin
Goldmark. also preparatory medical school; m. Dorothea
Schoeps; has two sons. For two years was first violinist
with Russian Symphony Orchestra, four years with the
New Y^ork Symphony, orchestra conductor for the past
twelve years. Two years ago appeared at the Lewlsohn
Stadium with the New York Philharmonic as guest
conductor. Nine years musical director of the Capltoi
theatre. New Y'ork. Scored and presented such pro-
ductions as "The Big Parade," "Ben-Hur." "The Merry
Widow," "White Shadows of the South Seas," "Dancing
Daughters." "Don Juan" (first Vltaphone production).
Did commercial broadcasting for a year and a half,
on such radio hours as Fada. Maxwell House CofTee,
Paramount, Eastman Kodak. Quaker State Green and
White. Was associated with Boxy's Gang and Major
Bowes' Family as musical director. Active In radio
broadcasting since Us inception.
MENJOU, ADOLPHE: Actor. r. n. Adolnhe Jean
iMenjou; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., February 18, 1890; h. 5
feet 10 inches; dark brown hair and dark blue eyes;
w. 147 pounds; p. Nora Joyce and Albert Menjou, non-pro-
fessionals; e. Culver Military Academy (Indiana) and
Cornell university (New York); received his stage train-
ing in college theatricals, vaudeville and on the New
Y'ork stage: div. Kathryn Carver, professional; m. Veree
Teasdale. actress. hy. dog breeding (sealyham ami
scotties). He spent two years on the stage and in vaude-
ville. On the screen he has appeared in such pic-
tures as "The Sheik." "Three Musketeers." "A Woman
of Paris." "The Marriage Circle." "The Grand
Duchess and the Waiter." "Serenade." "The Ama-
zons," '"The Valentine Girl," "The Kiss," "Ten Months,"
"Service for Ladies," "His Private Life," "The
Tiger Lady," 'Marquis Preferred." "The King on
Main Street," "Are Parents People?," "Gentlemen
of Paris," "Fashions in Love" (1929), "The Social
Celebrity," "Blonde or Brunette," and "A Gentleman
of Paris," "Fashions in Love." (1929), Paramount;
(1931-32), "Forbidden," Columbia; "Front Page," U.
A.; "Friends and Lovers," Radio; "Two White Arms,"
MGM-Brltish; "Bachelor's Affairs," Fox; "Night Club
Lady." Columbia; "Blame the Woman." Principal; (1933)
"The Circus Queen Murder," Columbia; "Morning Glory,"
Radio; "A Farewell to Arms." Paramount; "Worst
Woman In Paris?" Fox; "Convention City." First
National. In 1934: "The Trumpet Blows." "Little Mis?
Marker." "The Great Flirtation," Paramount: "Easy to
Love." "Journal of a Crime," Warner; "The Human
Side," Universal; "The Mighty Barnum." United Artlsti-
20th Century. In 1935: "Gold Diggers of 1935," First
National; "Broadway Gondolier," Warner. In 1936: "The
Milky Way," "Wives Never Know," Paramount; "Sing.
Baby, Sing," "One in a Million," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MENKE. HARRY: Assistant director. In 1935: "The
Bride of Frankenstein," Universal.
MENTASTI, ANGEL: Managing director, Sono Film
Argentina; b. Lugano, Switzerland, May 24, 1877; e. high
school graduate, accountant; married. Was traveling sale?
man. Film distributor in interior. In 1934 formed Argen-
tina Sono Film for production of Argentine Films.
MENTONETTE GIRLS: Dancing chorus. In 1935:
Universal short product.
MEN2IES, WILLIAM CAMERON: Art Director ani
director, b. New Haven. Conn., July 29, 1896: h. 5 feet.
8; light brown hair; blue eyes; w. 165 pounds: July 29.
1896; 0. Scotland. New Haven, Yale, and Students Art
League in New Y'ork; m. non-professional; hy. painting
and hiking. Saw fifteen months of service overseas In
the World War and returned to New York to join
Famous Players as an art director; was signed by Fox
to direct pictures; four months at the New Y'ork studio
of Famous and then was sent to the London studio
for a year; returned and joined Raoul Walsh and the
Mayfair Company; went to Hollywood and did the art
direction of two pictures at the First National studio;
after that he did the art for one of Mary Pickford's
pictures and directed the art work for "The Thief of
Bagdad"; "The Spider." "Always Goodbye," Fox. Then
with United Artists. In 1932: directed "Chandu, the
Magician," "Almost Married." Fox. In 1933, technical
director, "Trick for Trick"; (jirected "I Loved You Wed-
nesday." Fox. With Joseph L. Mankiewlcz did "Alice
in Wonderland." Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on
direction of "Wharf Angel." Paramount. In 1936:
directed "Things to Come," London nims-U. A.
MERCANTON. JEAN: Actor. "Venus" (1929),
United Artists. In 1935: "Avec I'Assurance," Paramount.
MERCER, BERYL: Actress, b. Seville, Spain, 1882;
e. Guernsey College. Played child roles in Drury Lane
dramas in London and also appeared In New York
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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Theatre Guild productions. Appeared In 1929 in
"Mother's Boy." Pathe; "Tliree Live Ghosts," United
Artists; "Seven Days Leave," Paramount; and in 1930
in "In Gay Madrid," MGM; "All Quiet on the Western
Front," Universal; "Dumbbells In Ermine," Warner
Pros.; "Common Clay," Fox; "The Matrimonial Bed."
"Outward Bound," Warner; "Sky Spider." Maytair;
(1932) "Midnight Morals," Mayfair. In 1933: "Caval-
cade," "Berkeley Square," Fox; "Her Splendid Folly,"
Progressive; "Broken Dreams," Monogram; "Blind
Adventure," Radio; "Supernatural," Paramount. Jn 1931:
"Change of Heart," Fox; "The Little Minister." RKO;
"Jane Eyre," Monogram. In 1935: "Age of Indiscre-
tion," MGM; "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox;
"Hitch Hike Lady." Republic. In 1936: "Three Live
Ghosts." MGM; "Magnificent Obsession," Universal. In
1937: "Call It a Day," WB.
MERCER, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MERCER, JOHNNY: Musician and actor, b. Savannah,
Ga., Nov. 18, 1909; e. Woodberry Forest Preparatory
School, Virginia. After graduation appeared with Little
Theatre groups. Played extra parts in "Volpone," "Marco
Millions," and "House Party." Became runner In Wall
Street. Wrote song for Garrick Gayeties, 1930. Sang and
wrote musical sketches and lyrics for Paul Whiteman.
Songs include "Out of Breath," "Mardi Gras," lyrics for
"Lazy Bones," "Thanksgiving." "Fare Thee Well to
Harlem," "Pardon My Southern Accent," "If I Had a
Million Dollars," "P. S., I Love You," and others. In
1935: wrote lyrics and appeared in "Old Man Rhythm,"
"To Beat the Band." RKO. In 1936: collaborated on
music "Rhythm on the Range." Paramount. In 1937:
collaborated on music and lyrics, "Read, Willing and
Able." WB.
MERCER, MABEL: Actress. In 19.16: "Everything Is
Rhythm." ABFD.
MERCHANT, FRANCES W.: Motion picture editor,
EVcnin'j Journal, Morning News. Wilmington, Del.; h.
Montclair. N. J., Dec. 23. 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. F. S.
Williams; e. graduate of Montclair High School, 1927,
New Jersey College for Women, 1931, Rutgers School of
Journalism; m. to Edward Merchant, Jr. After graduation
from college worked three years as reporter on Montclair.
N. J., Times. Moved to Wilmington and became associated
with the News-Journal papers as motion picture editor in
October, 1934.
MEREDITH, BURGESS: Actor, b. Cleveland: e. Am-
herst College; m. Margaret Perry; p. Dr. William G.
Meredith. Played on stage in "Candida." "Dracula,"
".Springtime for Henry." "Liliom," "She Loves Me Not."
"Winterset," "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" and
many others. In 1936: "Winterset." RKO-Radio.
MEREDITH, JANE: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"The Love Captive," Universal. In 1935: "Behind the
Green Lights," Mascot.
MEREDITH, LU ANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEREDYTH, BESS: Writer, r. n. Helen MacGlas-
han; b. Buffalo, N. Y. ; h. 5 feet 2 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 130 founds; p. Julia and Andrew F.
MacGlashan, non-professionals; e. Central high school,
Buffalo, N. Y. Screen career started as an extra girl
with the old Biograph company with D. W. Griffith.
Because they needed stories she began to write In 1913.
Has written, among other things, treatments and con-
tinuities on "Captain Applejack." "Red Lily;" "Thy
Name Is Woman," "The Sea Beast," and other Barry-
more pictures, "Don Juan," "Manon Lescaut" (or "When
a Man Loves") and also "The Mysterious Lady," "A
Woman of Affairs," "Wonder of Women" and others,
story, scenario and dialogue for "Our Blushing Brides,"
scenario and dialogue for "Romance." continuity and
dialogue for "The Southerner." "The Sea Bat,"
"Chasing Rainbows," "In Gay Madrid," "The Prodigal,"
"West of Broadway," "Cuban Love Song," "Laughing
Sinners." "Phantom of Paris," "Strange Interlude."
MGM. _ In 19.33: "Looking Forward." MGM. In )934:
wrote screen play of "The Aflairs of Cellini." collab-
orated on screen play of "The Mighty Barnum." United
Artists-20th Century. In 1935: collaborated on screen
story of "Folies Bergere," United Artists-20th Century;
wrote story, and collaborated on screen play, "Metro-
politan," 20th Century-Pox. In 1936: collaborated onscreen
play "Under Two Flags." "Charlie Chan at the Opera,"
"Half Angel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "Dead Yesterday." 20th Cent.-Fox.
MEREFIELD, BERNARD:
Lordship," GB.
Actor. In 1936: "His
MERIVALE, BERNARD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on story "Doomed Cargo," GB.
MERIVALE, PHILIP: Actor, b. Rehutia. Manickpur,
India, Nov. 2. 1886; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; w. 170 pounds;
brown-grayins hair, brown eyes; e. various English pre-
paratory schools and finished education at St. Edwards
.School, Oxford; m. Viva Birkett, and they have four
children; by. motoring. Stage experience in "Death
Takes A Holiday," "Cynara," "Pollyanna" and many
others. Motion picture experience is confined to a few
silents made in London and New York. In 1932 signed
a Fox Film contract. On stage "Mary of Scotland,"
(1934) and "Valley Forge" (1935). In 1936: "Give Us
This Night," Paramount. On New York stage in "Call
It a Day."
MERKEL, UNA: Actress. b. Covington. Ky., Dec.
10, 1903; h. 5 feet 4 inches; blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 112 pounds; p. Bessie and Arno Merkel, non-profes-
sionals; e. finished high school in Philadelphia; chief
hobbles are reading and swimming. Received stage
training in dramatic school in New York City. Appeared
in the stage in "Two by Two," starring Charlotte
Walker, "The Poor Nut," "Pigs," "The Gossipy Sex,"
"Coquette," "Salt Water." On screen in "Abraham
Lincoln," "Eyes of the World," and "The Bat Whis-
pers." "Tlie Command Performance," "Don't Bet on
Women," "The Maltese Falcon," "The Bargain," "Daddy
Long Legs," "Six Cylinder Love," "The Silent Witness,"
"Private Lives," "She Wanted a Millionaire." "Impa
tient Maiden"; (1931), "Secret Witness," Columbia;
"Private Lives." Under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer, (1933) "Whistling in the Dark," "Reunion In
Vienna," "Midnight Mary," "Beauty for Sale," "Broad-
way to Hollywood," "Bombshell," "Day of Reckoning,"
MGM: "Her First Mate," Universal. In 1934: "This
Side of Heaven," "Murder in the Private Car," "Have a
Heart," "Paris Interlude," "The Merry Widow," "Evelyn
I'rentice," "The Women in His Life," MGM: "Bulldog
Orummond Strikes Back," United Artists. In 1935: "The
Night Is Young." "Biography of a Bachelor Girl," "One
New York Night." "Baby Face Harrington," "Murder
in the Fleet." "Broadway Melody of 1936," "It's in
the Air." MGM. In 1936: "Riffraff," "Speed." "We
Went to College," "Born to Dance," MGM. In 1937:
■Dont Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
MERKYL. JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
MERLIN, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MERLINI, ELSA: Actress. In 1937: "30 Secondi
d'Amore" (30 Seconds of Love), E.J. A.
MERLO, TONY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MERMAN. BRUCE: Producer. In 19.37: Du World
short product.
MERMAN, ETHEL: Actress and singer, r. n. Ethel
Zimmerman, b. Astoria, N. Y. ; h. 5 feet. 6 inches; brown
hair and eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. Edward and Agnes
Zinimerman; e. public school and Bryant high school. Long
Island City. Sang for soldiers in Army camps during
World War. After finishing high school, became secretary
to Caleb Bragg, singing in night clubs in evenings. Em-
ployed as single at Little Russia Restaurant, New York
City, then obtained a contract for six months through
Archie Mayo. Played with Clayton, Jackson and
Durante in 1929 in New York and Florida. Played
vaudeville, ending at the Palace theatre, then made a
number of short pictures at the Astoria Paramount Studio.
Made appearances at New York and Brooklyn Paramount
theatres, and Central Park Casino. Appeared on stage in
"Girl Crazy," "The Scandals," "Take A Chance," then
sang at Embassy Club in New York and did radio work.
In feature films in 1934: "We're Not Dressing." Para-
mount, "Kid Millions," United Artists. On New York
stage 1934-35 in "Anything Goes," hit musical. In 1935:
"Tlie Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936:
"Strike Me Pink." U.A.: "Anything Goes," Paramount.
1936-37 on New York stage in "Red, Hot and Blue."
MERRIAM, CHARLOTTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MERRICK. GEORGE M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MERRICK, GEORGE W.: Writer. In 1935: collabo-
rated on original story, "The Lost City," Regal.
MERRILL, ANN: Actress. In 1936: "They Met in a
Taxi." Columbia.
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MERRILL, MARTHA: Actress. Selected by Dick
Powell from Busby Berkeley girls to appear in short film
advertising "Dames." Signed to new contract by Warner
Brothers. Appeared in "Devil Dogs of the Air," "Living
On Velvet" and "In Caliente." all Warners, also In 1931
In "George White's Scandals," Fox. In 1935: "Ship-
mates Forever," FN.
MERRILL, WALTER ANTHONY: Writer. Actor, b.
Bangor, Pa., April 22, 1906; h. 5 ft. 9V2; w. 1G5; brown
hair, hazel eyes. Appeared in tlie early pictures "Shoot-
ing Stars," "Swanee River," "The OfBce Wife," WB :
"Parlor. Bedroom and Bath," MGM and others. In 1937:
"Racketeers in Exile," Col. Wrote ".Justice Takes a
Holiday," produced by Mayfair.
MERRITT, ABRAHAM: Writer. In 1936: "Burn,
Witch, Burn!", on wliich "The Devil Doll" was based,
MGM.
MERRITT, EUGENE: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "Alice
in Wonderland," Paramount. In 1934: "Six of a Kind."
Paramount. In 1935: "Mississippi," "The Big Broad-
cast of 193IJ," "Collegiate," Paramount. In 1936:
"Woman Trap," "Florida Special," collaborated on sound
"Rhythm on the Range." "Valiant Is the Word for
Carrie," "Maid of Salem," Paramount.
MERRITT, FRANK V.: General manager. Acme Thea-
tres, Inc.; b. Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 14. 1900; p. W. H.
and Alice Merritt; e. Marion Military Institute. Univer-
sity of Alabama. Entered motion picture business after
leaving school.
MERRITT, GEORGE: Actor, b. London, England, De-
cember 10, 1890. blond hair, grey eyes. English stage
actor, also featured in several British talkers. "Dreyfus"
(1931), BIP. "F. P. 1" (1932), Ufa-Gaumont British;
"I Was a Spy" (1933). Gaumont-British: "The Ghost
Camera" (1933), Twickenham; "The Fire Raisers" (1933),
Gaumont-British; "Nine Forty Five" (1934). Warner-
FN-British; "Freedom of the Seas," BIP; "Ten Minute
Alibi," British Lion; "Me and Marlborough." GB. In
1935: "Drake" ("Elizabeth of England"), BIP; "Brown
on Resolution," GB. In 1935: "Line Engaged," British
Lion; "Crime Unlimited," "Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk,"
Warner Bros. ; "The Amateur Gentleman." Criterion. In
193(j: "The Man Behind the Mask," Bock; "Educated
Swans," Warner Bros.; "Everything Is Thunder." GB;
"Spy of Napoleon." Twickenham; "Reinjiiandt," UA-
London Films.
MERRYFIELD, MAURICE R.: Associate editor. Cen-
tral Press Association, b. Cleveland, Ohio. May 21, 1908;
p. Mrs. Mabel Merryfield; e. graduate, Oberlin College.
Oberlin. Ohio. Theatre and radio columnist for five years.
MERSEREAU, DONALD M,: General manager, secre-
tary and treasurer. The Film Daily; general manager and
treasurer. Radio Daily. New York City. b. Elizabeth,
N. J., July 6. 1S96; e. high school and business college;
married; hy. photography. Ensign in U. S. Navy during
World War. Entered picture business 1921 as field repre-
sentative for W. W. Hodkinson Corp. ; film salesman and
liome office executive, same company; film sales for Metro
in Philadelphia; 1922, Luxor Pictures, publicity and adver-
tising manager; 1923, resigned to .loin Film Daily staff
as advertising manager; 1926 became business manager;
1929 became general manager and was elected secretary and
treasurer of The Film Daily. Secretary, Film Daily Belief
Fund: member, AMP.V, Phoenicia Ski Club, New York
Athletic Club.
MERTON, IVY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MERTON, JOHN: Actor. In 1935: "The Eagle's
Brood," "Bar 20 Rides Again," Paramount. In 1936:
"Call of the Prairie." Paramount; "Aces and Eights."
Puritan; "The Three Mesquiteers," Republic.
MERTZ, PAUL: Vocal arrangements. In 1935: "Every
Night at Eight." Paramount. In 1936: musical director
"Hats Off," GN.
MERZBACH, PAUL: Writer. In 1935: adaptation.
"Mimi," BIP; "Invitation to the Waltz." Associated
British Pictures. In 1936: directed "A Star Fell from
Heaven," ABP.
MESCALL, JOHN: Director of photography. Universal,
b. Litchfield, 111., Jan. 10, 1899; e. high school: mar-
ried. Started in laboratory, then assistant cameraman,
second cameraman. I?egan as first cameraman with the
Goldwyn Company. Has acted as cameraman In many of
the major companies. Was testing for MGM in Euronc
eight months. Did trick and process photography for
Warner Bros. Cameraman, 1934: "Affairs of a Gentle-
man," "The Black Cat," "One More River," Universa'
In 1935, "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Night Life of
the Gods," Universal; "Smart Girl," Paramount. In
1936: "Magnificent Obsession," "Showboat." U; collabo-
rated on photi)graphy "Follow Your Heart," Republic.
MESENKOP, LOUIS: Sound director. In 1936: col-
laborated on sound "My American Wife," "The Plains-
man." Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on sound "Maid
of Salem," Paramount.
MESEROW, ALBERT J.: Writer. In 1935:
ited on story, ' Great God Gold," Monogram.
coUabo-
MESKILL, JACK: Song writer. In 1935 collaborated
on songs of "Folies Bergere." UA-20th Century. In 1936:
collaborated on songs of "Everything Is Rliythm," ABFD.
MESSEL, OLIVER: Art director. In 1936: collaborated
on settings and costumes and was artistic consultant for
"Romeo and Juliet," MGM.
MESSERI, M. J.: Managing director. Paramount Films
S A. (Spain and Portugal), b. Smyrna, March 1, 1896;
e. Ph. D. in languages; married. Was in selling, account-
ing, banking, seaports construction, and other fields.
Started as booker with Universal in Rio de Janeiro in
1920. Then salesman, branch manager. Opened new
branches on east and west coasts of .South America, then
senerai manager for Brazil. Resigned from Universal
in 1924. Joined Paramount in New Y'ork, assigned to
Furope. Opened branch in Cairo, Egypt, then Spain and
Portugal, 1925.
MESSINGER. BUDDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MESSINGER. GERTRUDE: b. Spokane, Wash., April
28, 1912; h. 5 feet 3 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w.
100 pounds; p. Josephine Hone and Henry Bert Messinger.
mother professional; e. Sisters of the Holy Name, Pomona
and Sacred Heart College, Los Angeles, has had stage
training; hobbies include horseback riding, swimming
and dancing. Stage experience at the age of 14 with
Frank Keenan in "Rip Van Winkle" and spent two
years In musical comedy. On screen since babyhood In
"Civilization's Back Yard." with Jack Mulhall : in Fox
kiddie pictures and featured in the last one "Alababa and
the Forty Thieves." Also in "Two Weeks Off." "The
Duke Steps Out," "The Jazz Age" and several all-talkers
for Hal Roach: "The Boy Friends" series for Hal Roach.
In 1934: "Anne of Green Gables," RKO. In 1935:
"Rustler's Paradise." A.iax; "Melody Trail," Republic.
MESSINGER, MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MESTEL, JACOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
METAXA, GEORGES: Actor, b. Bucharest, Roumanla,
September 11, 1899. Musical comedy singer, playing both
on New York and London stage. Appeared in "Bitter
Sweet" and "Cat and the Fiddle." Also In "Secrets
of a Secretary," Paramount. In 1936 signed by RKO
Radio and appeared in "Swing Time."
.METCALF, BRADLEY: Actor, p. father with Repub-
lic. Has been in pictures since five years of age. Course
in dramatic school. Films include "College Rhythm,"
"Dinky," "Stolen Harmony." In 1935: "Westward Ho,"
Republic. Has taken part in radio programs and made
electrical transcriptions. In 1936: "King of the Pecos,"
Republic.
METCALF, EARL
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METCALF,
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KEENEY: (See
HUGH: (See 1936-.37
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ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
METCALFE.
Almanac.)
METCALFE, FRANK B.: Executive secretary. Mil-
waukee Motion Picture Commission, b. Streator, 111., De-
cember 26, 1874; married. Member of the Wisconsin
Legislature eight year,s. Member of the Milwaukee County
Board of Supervisors twelve years. Was a glass blower.
General organizer for the Milwaukee Federated Trades
Council and was connected with the Wisconsin State Fede-
ration of Labor. President, Milwaukee Motion Picture
Commission; twice socialist candidate for governor of
Wisconsin; member of the Milwaukee City and County
Employment Commission.
METHOT. MAYO: Actress and Singer, h. 5 feet. 2
inches; blond hair and gray eyes; w. 114 pounds. Married
to Percy Morgan, Jr., non-professional. Stage experience:
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"Torch Song," and others. On screen in "Corsair."
United Artists; "Side Streets," First National; "The
Night Club Lady," "Vanity Street." Columbia. In 1933:
"Counsellor-at-Law," Universal. In 1934: "Harold Teen,"
"Jimmy the Gent," Warner; "Keglstered Nurse," First
National. In 1935: "Mills of the Gods," Columbia; "The
Case of the Curious Bride," First National; "Dr.
Socrates," WB. In 1936: "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,"
Col. ; "The Case Against Mrs. Ames," Paramount. In
1937: "Marited Woman," WB.
METTY, RUSSELL: Cameraman. In 1935: "West of
the Pecos," "Hi Gaucho." "Hot Tip." KKO. In 1936:
"Sylvia Scarlett." "They Wanted to Marry," "Night
Waitress," RKO-Radlo.
METZGER, CHARLES ROBERT: Member. Production
Code Administration, 5504 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood,
C.al. b. Indianapolis, Ind., March 14, 1894; married; p.
Robert and Grace Metzger; e. public schools and Manual
Training High School, Indianapolis, Indiana University,
A.B., A.M., Harvard University, Benjamin Harrison Law
School, LL.B., Indiana Law School. Practicing attorney
and deputy prosecuting attorney, Marion County, 1916-17;
World War service. Field Artillery. Is captain, judge
advocate general's department. Organized Reserve, United
States Army. General practice of law. Entered Industry
actively in 1919 and was half owner of circuit of
six small theatres in Indianapolis and Frankfort. Ind.
He was identified with Associated Theatre Owners
of Indiana 1927-1935, serving year and a half as president
and later was made attorney and general manager. At-
tended all trade conferences of industry since 1927. Author,
"The Practical Operation of Boards of Arbitration in the
Motion Picture Industry" (1927). Former member, board
of directors. Allied States (national) from Indiana; mem-
ber. The Indianapolis, Indiana and American Bar Associ-
ations, American Economic Association. American Sociologi-
cal Society, American Statistical Association, Academy of
Political and Social Science, American Legion, 40 and 8
Society. Officers Reserve Corps. Co-author with L. D.
Edie of "State Income Taxation" (1926). Formerly a lec-
turer in dental jurisprudence, Indiana University School
of Dentistry, assistant professor and special lecturer, de-
partment of economics and sociology, Indiana University.
Indianapolis branch.
METZGER. LOU B.: Operating New Spreckels. Cabrillo
.nnd Broadway theatres in San Diego and the Uptown. Pasa-
dena, Cal. b. Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 19, 1895. When 17
he undertook his first job In a film exchange, that of his
uncle, in Portland. Ore., as an inspector when that
organization handled Laemmle Film Service. He soon
was graduated into the sales end of the business and
remained in that territory until the war. when he re-
signed and entered the Army, joining the 81st Field
.Artillery of the 8th Regular Division. Starting In the
ranks, he rose to be chief brigade telephone officer of the
field artillery brigade. He has successfully filled every
job in a branch office, working in Kansas City and In
New York. Became special representative for "The Heart
of Humanity." Universal's great war picture; was called
to New York in 1920 to be a special salesman for the
Stage Women's War Relief put on by Universal. He
attained a national reputation through his conception and
execution of the complete service contract. At the end
of 1925 he was made sales director for the Western divi-
sion. The success of his division in completing long
term contracts with Balaban and Katz and other circuii;
bookings was largely due to his leadership. Upon the
eve of his departure for Europe in June. 1926, Carl
Laemmle appointed him general sales manager in charge
of distribution throughout the United States and Canada.
When E. H. Goldstein resigned in October, 1928, Metzger
was made general manager of the corporation. Next he
was special foreign representative of Columbia, and early
in 1931 became Columbia's sales manager, resigning in
1932. Early in 1934 became the United States sales
agent for British International Pictures Corporation while
retaining full interest in his Spreckels, Cabrillo and
Broadway Tlieatres.
METZGER, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac. )
METZNER. ERNO: Art director, Gaumont-British
studios, London, b. Hungary. Feb. 25, 1892; m: e. High
School of Arts and Crafts. Budapest and Academy of Arts
there. Painter and illustrator in Budapest and Berlin.
Assistant art director, 1920, in Ernst Lubitsch's Berlin
company. In 1926-29. directed silent pictures in Berlin.
Art director in Germany. 1929-32, for such famous pictures
as "Westfront." 1918. "Kameradschaft," "Atlantide."
Since 1933, with G.-B. ; art direction for "Chu Chin
Chow," "Transatlantic Tunnel." In 1936: "The Robber
Symphony," produced by Concordia; "Doomed Cargo," GB.
In 1937: "Strangers on Honeymoon," GB.
MEUER, LUCY: Motion picture editor. Catholic Daily
Tribune, Dubuciue, Iowa; b. Dubuque. Iowa, July 21, 1906:
p. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Meuer; has college education.
Uses National Council Legion of Decency listings, ex-
clusively.
MEWES, ANNIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MEWHINNEY, H.: Critic. Tlie Houston Post. Hous-
ton, Texas. 32 years old. Ten years on newspapers.
MEYDAM, WILHELM: Member of board of directors
of UFA Film A. G. ; b. Magdeburg, Germany, Jan. 27.
1891; e. Royal landschool. Pforta, Germany; service in
the army as officer; married. In war, became staff-
officer. Entered film business in 1921, working in depart-
ment for educational and cultural films of Universum Film
A. G. Berlin; became UFA secretary, then assistant mem-
ber of board on March 7, 1928, and member on April
15, 1931. In charge of film distribution and film ex-
change in foreign countries of UFA Company.
MEYER, A. F.: In 1933: sound supervisor. "Tliunder
Over Mexico." Sol Lesser; musical supervision. "Sama-
rang," United Artists-Zeldman. In 1934: Music super-
visor for "LeGong," Bennett; "No Ransom." Liberty;
"Return of Chandu," Principal. In 1935: music super-
visor: "Kliou The Tiger," Bennett Pictures. In 1936:
music supervisor, "I Conquer the Sea," Academy; col-
laborated on musical setting and direction "Let's Sing
Again," "Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio; "The Glory
Trail," "Rebellion," Crescent; "Tundra." Burroughs-
Tarzan; "In His Steps," "The White Legion." GN. In
1937: musical supervisor "Battle of Greed." "Old
Louisiana," Crescent; "Park Avenue Logger," RKO-Radio.
MEYER, ELIZABETH: Writer, Selznick International,
b. New York City. Feb. 3. 1913; e. Vassar. University of
Munich. Columbia. Worked for Alexander Korda at
London Films, then to Selznick.
MEYER, FRANK: Assistant Secretary and General Pur-
chasing Agent. Paramount Picture Dist. Co., Inc.; b. St.
Louis. Entered banking business In 1898, and In 1908
he became connected with Cairieraphnne Company in Denver
(his people held ihe Western rignts of the New York
company), one of the first talking picture companies which
numbered in its roster of stars some of the best known
names on the legitimate stage; in 1909 returned to St.
Louis where he formed an association with Western Film
Exchange Company, later being sent to New York to
open branch office for that company; among his clients
was Adolph Zukor, who booked film from the Western
exchange for his Comedy Theatre. Through business deal-
ings Meyer and Zukor came to know and like each other,
with the result that In 1912 when Famous Players was
organized, Meyer was taken into the new company. He has
served in many capacities with Famous and Is now gen-
eral manager of the Paramount laboratory and general pur-
chasing agent in addition to his secretarial duties.
MEYER. FRED S.: Executive. Universal, b. Germinv:
e. College. Manager. Grand theatre. Chicago. 1909
Started as salesman with Laemmle. later Universal. i:i
1910. and has been in Universal ever since, except period
in business for himself. Branch manager. Universal's
Milwaukee and Minneapolis offices: general manager ITni-
versal's Kansas City and Milwaukee theatrical divisions.
1919-1926 operated Palace Theatre. Hamilton. Ohio. Op-
erated Alhambra Theatre. Milwaukee, 1933-34. Active in
exhibitor organization affairs since 1929; headed Mil-
waukee unit 1927-30; Wisconsin unit 1930-34. For year.?
director and member executive committee MPTOA; chair-
man of committee on public relations; for two years
national secretary MPTOA and active at code hearings in
Washington. To Universal In 1934; general manager
Universal studio 1935 until sale of company in 1936.
MEYER. GRETA: Actress, b. Germany; blonde: p.
professional; div. ; hy. painting and interior decoration.
Appeared on screen in 1933 in "Jennie Gerhardt." Para-
mount. "Let's Fall In Love." Columbia; in 1934: "The
Line-Up." Columbia; in 1935: "Mr. Dynamite." Uni-
versal: "Naughty Marietta." MGM; "Laddies," "The
Return of Peter Grimm." RKO; "Smart Girl." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Suzy," MGM; "Dimples," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
MEYER, HENRY D.: Production Executive, b. San
Francisco, Cal. ; hy. antique furniture. Secretary-Treas-
urer with James Cruze, Inc.
MEYER. HY.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MEYER. JOHANNES: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MEYER, JOSEPH: Song writer. In 1935: collabo-
rated on songs. "George White's 1935 Scandals," For
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MEYER, JR., JOE: News and Sunday editor, Tulsa
Tribune, Tulsa. Oklalinma; b. Blum. Texas, Sept. G, 1900;
p. Joe and Anna Meyer; e. higli school. Former editor
Bliss News; editor and publisher Blanchard News and
assistant editor Purcell Register; editor and partner Nor-
man Daily Transcript, Norman, Oklahoma; news editor,
I'onra City News, Oklahoma.
MEYER, OTTO: Film Editor. In 1933: "The Whirl-
wind." ■■Police Car 17, ■' '■Before Midnight," Columbia.
In l!t34: ■'White Lies," Columbia. In 1935: "In Spite
of Danger," "Escape From Devil's Island," "Super-
speed." Columbia. In 1936: "Hell-Ship Morgan," "Meet
Xero Woife," "Adventure in Manhattan," "Theodora Goes
Wild." Columbia.
MEYER, SIDNEY: Exhibitor. Wometco Theatres, Inc.,
No. 9 N.W. 3rd Street, Miami, Fla. ; b. Omaha, Neb..
December 24, 1894; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. Moritz
Meyer; e. Omaha public schools and University of Nebraska.
Connected with motion picture industry exclusively since
leaving school in 1913. Started with General Film Co.,
Omaha branch, as shipping clerk, 1913, for one year;
then with World Film Co., Omaha branch, as salesman,
1914-15; Fox Film Corp., Omaha branch, as salesman,
1916-17; then branch manager. Fox Film Corp., Omaha
branch, 1918-22, Inclusive; branch manager. Fox Film
Corp., Chicago branch, 1923; general sales manager; Fox
Film Corp., for United States and Canada, 1924; general
manager and part owner of Wometco Theatres, Inc., Miami,
Fla.. 192.'i-37, inclusive. Wometco Theatres now comprise
the following: Capitol, Tower, Biltmore, Grove, Mayfair,
Bosetta. State. Ritz, Lyric and Harlem in Miami and
Lincoln and Biscayne, in Miami Beach, and Grand Theatre
in West Palm Beach.
MEYER. STANLEY: In 1935: original idea. ■■Fighting
Youth," Universal.
MEYER, TORBEN: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in ■■Be-
hind Closed Doors," Columbia; ■'The Yiking." Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; '■The Last Warning." "Universal; "Lum-
mox" (1930). United Artists. In 1935: "Roberta." RKO
"The Girl Who Came Back," Chesterfield. In 1936: "Till
We Meet Again," Paramount.
MEYER, VICTOR: Manager, Singer New Orleans
Corporation; b. New Orleans, La., Nov. 28, 1890; e. higl-
school; married. In Industry 24 years. Usher, then
cashier at Tulane Theatre. In box office for Klaw ant
Erlanger, also for Shubert. Treasurer of old French
Opera in New Orleans. 1919. Connected with RKO foi
past 14 years: manager, Palace and Orpheum Theatres
New Orleans and manager. Grand Theatre, St. Louis, Mo
MEYEROVICH, C: Actor. In 1935: "Sunny Youth."
I'krainfilm.
MEYERS, BUD: Sound engineer. In 1936: "Hats
Off," GN.
MEYERS, CLAIRE: {See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MEYERS. HARRY: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
-Mmanac.)
MEYERS, HENRY: Writer. In 1933, wrote screen play.
"Diplomaniacs." Radio. In 1936: collaborated screen play
■■The Luckiest Girl in the World," U; collaborated on
screen play ■'College Holiday," Paramount.
MEYERS, JULIE: Child actress. In 1935: A'ita-
i)lioMe short product.
^ MEYN. FRED: Manager and owner of Pershing
Iheatre. 2712 Strong Avenue, Kansas City. Kan.: b
Kansas City. Oct. 20, 1891; e. grade and high school;
married. Started as doorman in 1906; operator in 1908.
Poster clerk for General Film Company. Shipping clerk
for Pathe Film Company; booker for Pathe Film Com-
pany. In 1917 started in theatre business for himself.
Pershing theatre built in 1921. Member of Independent
Theatre Owners.
MEYNELL, FRANCIS M.: Publicity. b. London,
May 12, 1891; p. Alice Meynell. English poet, and Wil-
fred Jleynell, author; e. Downside and Trinity College,
Dublin. Founder and managing director of The Nonesuch
Press; advertising counsel to various commercial under-
takings; columnist of London News-Chronicle; contributor
to Encyclopaedia Britannica: author of "The Typography
of Newspaper Advertisements"; editor of "The Week End
Book," and others. First association with picture in-
dustry appointment (1935) as director of publicity and
advertising, United Artists Corporation, London. Director
of advertising and publicity, Gaumont-British Picture
Corporation and Subsidiaries (1936).
MIASNIKOV, BARBARA: Aiticss. In 1935: "Cha-
pM.vcn." Lenlilm.
MICHAEL, GERTRUDE: Actress, b. Talladega, Ala.;
h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. 120 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes;
e. Converse College. Spartanburg, S C, University of
Alabama and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; hy. read-
ing and quaint art. Accomplished pianist. Played stock
with Stuart Walkers company, and on Long Island. Ap-
peared on Broadway in 1932 in "Caught Wet." On screen:
"Unashamed," "Sailor Be Good," and in 1933: "A Bed-
time Story," '■I'm No Angel," "Cradle Song," "Search
for Beauty," "Bolero," Paramount; "Night of Terror,"
Columbia; "Ann Vickers," Radio. December, 1933 signed
Paramount contract. In 1934; "Bolero," "Murder at the
Vanities." "Notorious Sophie Lang," "Menace." ■'Father
Brown, Detective," ■'The Witching Hour," Paramount;
".Murder on the Blackboard," RKO; '■I Believed in You,"
"George White's Scandals," "Hold That Girl," Fox. In
1935; "Four Hours to Kill," "The Last Outpost," Para-
mount; "It Happened in New York," Universal. In
1936: "Woman Trap," "Till We Meet Again." "For-
gotten Faces," "The Return of Sophie Lang," Paramount;
'■Second Wife," ".Make Way for a Lady," RKO-Radio.
MICHAEL, H. A.: Pen name, Mike. Drama editor.
Herald-Post, El Paso, Texas; b. Dallas, Texas. Nov. 2S
1900; e. B. A. degree from University of Pennsylvania.
MICHAEL, JULES H.: Exhibitor. Was president of
MPTO of New Y'ork. Western New York zone, for more
than 10 years, b. New York; married. In 1906 started
at Comique theatre. ScoUay Square, Boston, doing 18 sliows
daily. Was in mercantile business witli late Mitchell
Mark. who. at that time, operated what was probably the
first picture theatre there. With B. F. Keith. Boston.
In 1908, went to Cleveland where he associated himself
with Mark-Harris in operation of several picture and
vaudeville houses. After disposing of these properties, he
went to Buffalo in 1914 to Mark-Brock. Became inter-
ested in the Academy and Regent and was active in set-
ling up arbitration under the Film Boards. Was interested
in the Regent and treasurer of Grenar Corporation. In
motion picture industry 27 years.
MICHAELS. KARIN: Writer. In 19.36: wrote play
which was basis of "Star for a Night," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MICHAELS. DAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. )
MICHALOVE. DAN.: Home Office Executive, b. Ashe-
ville. N. C. 1893. Entered pictures 1913. Clubs: Mason?,
Shrine. Odd Fellows; hy. baseball, football; h. 5 feet 11
inches; w. 162 pounds; blue eyes, light hair; m. and has
two children. In theatre business for many years in south;
was general manager for Southern Enterprises. Subse-
quently came to New York as general manager. Universal
Chain Theatres. Several years later joined Warner Bros.
In like capacity, relinquishing that post to Joseph Bern-
hard, and becoming executive assistant to Albert Warner.
In March 1933. resigned from Warners to assume opera-
tion of Publix Enterprises. Inc.. bankrupt company op-
erating 325 theatres in the South. Left Publix Knier-
prises September 14. 1933. and started with Fox Film
Corporation, September 16, as assistant to the President.
Sidney R. Kent.
MICHALSON. HARRY J.: Short subieet sales man
ager. RKO Distributing Corp.. Radio City. NY. d.
Pittsburgh, Pa.. Aug. 28. 1898: m, ; p. Max and Rose: e.
high school. Left school to go to work for Westinghouse
Mfg. Co. for 8 months. Initial emplovment in film business
with Universal at Pittsburgh branch. After 5 years ac-
cepted a position with Robertson -Cole, remaining there
through its varioug .consolidations after 1922. In October.
1925. sent to Cincinnati as branch manager; called to
Radio Pictures home office in March. 1931. and was
appointed eastern division manager. After consolidation of
RKO and Pathe: made central district manager with office
in Cincinnati. In January. 1932. was appointed to Pitts-
burgh exchance as branch manager. In November. 1932.
advanced by RKO Distributing Corp.. when an eastern cen-
tral district was organised, as manaf-er of the distric'
under the supervision of E. L, McEvov. eastern and
Canadian sales manager. In 1935 advanced to short
subiect sales manager of RKO Dist. Corp.
MICHEL, W. C: Executive vice-president of 2ntli
Century Fnx. Was elevated from vice-president to execu-
tive position .April. 1932.
MICHELSON. ESTHER: Actress. In 1935 appei^re.l
In "McFadden Flats." Paramount.
MICHELSON, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MICHURIN, G. M.: Actor. In 1937: "Prisoners,"
Anikino.
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MIDDLEMASS, ROBERT: Aclor and playwright,
b. New Britain, Conn., Sept. 3, 1885; h. 6 feet, 1 inch;
w. 200 pounds; brown eyes, grey hair. Wrote plays
"Budget," "The Handy Man," "Americans All," "The
Clutching Claw." Vaudeville sketches include "Prewar
Scotch," "The Valiant," which was filmed by Fox
Alms. Appeared on stage in "Small Miracle." On the
screen in "Air Fury" (1935), Columbia. In 193G:
"Muss 'Em L'p," "Grand Jury," KKO-Radio; "The Lone
Wolf Returns," "You May Be Next," "Superspeed,"
Columbia.; "F Man." "A Son Comes Home." "Hideaway
Girl," Paramount; "Two Against the World," "The Case
of the Velvet Claws," "Cain and Mabel," WB; "Nobody's
Fool," U; "General Spanky, MGM; "Hats Off," GN.
MIODLETON, CHARLES B.: Actor, b. Elizabethtown.
Ky., October 3, 1884; h. G feet; blue eyes and brown hair;
w. 165 pounds; e. Chattanooga, Tenn. ; married and has
one daughter, Leora, IT; hy. golf, riding, swimming. Has
lived in Chattanooga, Freeport, Long Island, Hollywood.
Has had stage experience. Entered pictures 11 years
ago. Pictures include: Dead Legs in "Kongo," prosecut-
ing attorney in "Bellamy Trial," MGM; "The Far Call. '
Fox; "Welcome Danger" (1929), Paramount; Vitaphone
No. 3190, "The Frame": No. 3740, "Christmas Knight."
In 1933: "Tomorrow at Seven," RKO; "Sunset Pass,"
"Disgraced," "This Day and Age," "Big Executive,"
"White Woman," "Duck Soup," "Lone Cowboy," Para-
mount. In 1934: "The Last Round-up," "Murder at the
Vanities," "Behold My Wife," Paramount; "Massacre,"
First National; "David Harum,' Fox. In 1935: "Square
Shooter," "In Spite of Danger," Columbia; "Red Morn-
ing," RKO: "The Virginia Judge," Paramount. In
1936: "Road Gang." F.N. ; "Tlie Trail of the Lone-
some Pine." Paramount; "Flash Gordon," "Showboat,"
"Empty Saddles," XJ; "Song of the Saddle," "Jail Break,"
WB; "A Son Comes Home." Paramount; "Career Woman,"
20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "We're On the Jury," RKO.
MIDDLETON, GUY: Actor, r. n. same. b. Hove. Eng-
land, Dec. 14, 1906; h. 6 feet 2 inches; w. 196 pounds;
dark brown hair, blue eyes; hobbies include fishing, wrest-
ling, cooking; p. father, member of London Stock Ex-
change, mother. Australian; e. Harrow, England. Worked
on Stock Exchange for tliree years prior to stage and
screen career. Films; "Jimmy Boy," Universal; "A
Woman Alone," Garrett-Klement; "Under Proof." Fox;
"Fame," Fox; "Gay Adventure," Grosvenor.
MIDGLEY, FANNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MIEHLING. RUDOLPH: Consulting Engineer. Blue
Seal Products Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. b. N. Y., July 22.
1877; married; e. Pratt High School; Columbia Uni-
versity, Electrical Engineering. Design and engineering,
Power Switch Boards; Crouse Hinds Co.; engineer, Buick
Motor Co., Flint, Mich. Engineer and maintenance, Kine-
macolor Co., America; Cinema Equipment Center; Kellum
Talking Picture Co. ; Electrical Research Products, Inc. ;
Paramount Publix; Thomaston Laboratories. For past .'>
yeara majoring on light sensitive cells and devices; also
crystals as to their adaptation In the motion picture field.
MIER, FELIPE: Owner, Felipe Mier y Hno. A en P;
b. Mexico City, Mexico, May 15, 1896; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Felipe Mier; e. Mexico City High School and University
of Mexico: married. From 1918 to 1929 bought pictures
and theatre equipment for export. Maintains an office at
220 West 42nd Street, New York. From January. 1929
to October. 1934 was manager of Warner Bros. -First
National exchange in Mexico. Left Warner to launch a
company with his brother.
MIGGINS, BENJAMIN: European manager, 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. b. New York City, July 1. 1897. married, e.
Manual Training high school. 1913-17: camera assistant
with Reliance Film Co. 1917 : camera assistant at Fox.
1926: joined Movietone.
MIGLIARI, ARMANDO: Actor. In 1937: "La Dami-
gella di Bard," Artisti Associati.
(See 1936-:;7 Motion Picture
MIHALY. ISTVAN:
Almanac.)
MIKHOELS, S. M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MILAR, ADOLPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MILASH, ROBERT E.: Actor, b. New York City, 1885;
h. 5 feet 7 inches; gray hair, blue eyes, dark com-
plexion; e. New York City. Stage experiences with
Frohman in "The Girl I Left Behind Me," with James
K. Hackett in "The Prisoner of Zenda." Screen work
with Edison, Blograph, Pathe, Crystal, Universal, World,
Paramount, Vltagraph, Fox, Selznlck. Pictures Include:
"Grinning Guns," "Men of Daring," "A Hero for •
Night," Universal; "The Upland Rider." First Na
tional. In 1936: "Give Us This Night," Paramount.
MILDER, MAX: Managing director, Warner Bros. Pir
tures, Ltd. (London). Director, First National Film Dis
tributors Ltd., Warner Bros. -First National Productions
Ltd. (Teddington Studios), Warner Bros. -First National
Pictures, N. V. (Holland). Has been over 26 years in mo-
tion pictures, chietly in the United States, being ap-
pointed to his present position in 1931.
MILES, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MILES, CARLOTTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MILES, FLORENCE GRIBBON: President. Lloyds
Film Storage Corp., founded 1914 by Joseph R. Miles.
b. New York; widow of Joseph R. Miles, former owner
of Lloyds; e. New York schools. Was cost accountant
with Mutual Pictures, Triangle Film Corporation. Doug-
las Fairbanks Pictures, Hollywood. Returned to New
York, married Jlr. Miles. Dec. 24, 1920.
MILES, JOHN PEERE: Writer, publicity, RKO Stu
dioa; b. St. Gyr, Belgium, June 4, 1897; married; p.
Kmma and John Hayward Miles; e. Columbia University;
New York University; Sorbonne, France. Serial novelist,
newspaperman with N. Y. Times, N. Y. Journal, United
Press, Bell Syndicate and 17 other dailies throughout the
country. Personal press representative, D. W. Griffith,
iVi years; editor, Jesse L. Lasky, two years; director.
Writers Club; play committee. Writers Club.
MILES, LILLIAN: Actress. Appeared In 1932 In "Man
Against Woman," Columbia. In 1933: "Moonlight and
Pretzels," Universal. In 1934: Radio short product; "The
Gay Divorcee," RKO. In 1935: "Calling All Cars. '
Mayfair; "Headline Woman," Mascot.
MILESTONE, LEWIS: Director, b. Chlsinau, Russia.
September 30. 1895; h. 5 feet IVz Inches; brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Celia Milestone; e. Uni-
versity Gand, Gand, Belgium; m. Kendall Lee Glaenzer.
pro. No stage experience. Started as cutter in 1918, and
spent several years in the cutting room. Then he got his
opportunity and as director was placed under a long-
term contract by Howard Hughes, president of Caddo
Company. He was first loaned to United Artists to direct
Corinne Griffith in "The Garden of Eden." Then fol-
lowed "The Racket," starring Thomas Melghan, and
featuring the late Louis Wolheim, an underworld melo-
drama produced by Caddo for Paramount relea.se. Under
contract to Paramount he directed "Betrayal," starring
Emil Jannings. Directed "All Quiet on the Western
Front" for Universal; "New Y'ork Nights," United Artists.
In 1931: "Front Page," UA. Under contract to Howard
Hughes in 1930-31. With Joseph M. Schenck in 1932 pro-
duced "Rain." 1933: "Hallelujah. I'm a Bum." United
Artists. In 1934: "The Captajn Hates the Sea," Columbia.
In 1935: directed "Paris in Spring," Paramount. In 1936:
directed "Anything Goes," "The General Died at Dawn,"
Paramount.
MILFORD, GENE: Film editor, b. Colorado, 1902;
c. Venice high school and Drury College, Springfield, Mo.
Began at Thomas Ince Studios in the cutting department,
then to FBO Studios. Was assistant director and title
ivriter with an independent company. With Columbia, six
years. In 1933: "Thrill Hunter," "Let's Fall in Love,"
Columbia. In 1934: "The Ninth Guest." "Sisters Under
the Skin." "One Night of Love." Columbia. In 1935:
"Let's Live Tonight," "Fighting Shadows." "The Grand
Exit," "The Public Menace," "Too Tough to Kill." "Car-
nival," "Love Me Forever," Columbia. In 1936: "The
Music Goes 'Round," "And So They Were Married."
"They Met in a Taxi," "Shakedown," Columbia. In 1937:
'When You're in Love/' Columbia.
MILHAUSER, BERTRAM: Associate Producer and
Writer, b. New York City, March 25, 1892; h. 5 feet 5%
inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Bertha
and Isaac Millhauser; m. non-professional; hy. Dachs-
hunds. For 10 years a writer of original stories and
screen plays for Pathe, Universal, FBO, Warner Bros.,
Famous-Players-Lasky, Fox. Supervised twelve films for
Cecil B. DeMille. Associate producer for Fox. Became
associate producer of Radio Pictures. In 1932: screen
play "Sherlock Holmes," Fox. In 1933: wrote screen play.
"Storm at Daybreak." MGM; with Beulah Marie Dix.
"The Life of Jimmy Nolan," "Ever in My Heart." Warner.
In 1934: wrote screen play of "Jimmy the Gent," Warner.
In 1933: collaborated on screen play "Man of Iron," War-
ner; collaborated on screen story "College Scandal." Para-
mount. In 1936: screen play "Garden Murder Case,"
MGM; coU.aborated on screen play "The Magnificent
Brute," U. In 1937: wrote story and screen play "Under
Cover of Night," MGM.
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MILJAN, JOHN: Actor, b. Lead City, S. D. ; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and eyes; w. 168 pounds; p. Mary and Frank
Mlljan, non -professionals; e. Lead City filgii scliool, and
St. Martin's college; m. Victoria Lowe, non-professional;
hy. horses and eardening. He was on the stage for
14 years (1908-1922) covering almost all its branches —
road, stoclt and repertoire. He appeared in stock In
Hoboken, Staten Island, Binghamton, N. T. ; Somer-
vllle, Mass.; Philadelphia, Cleveland, Superior, Wis.,
Richmond, Vs., Denver, Colo., Ogden, Utah, Oakland, Cal.,
and many other cities. He started his screen career with
Fox In 1922 appearing in "Love Letters"; then In "The
Lone Wolf," "Romance Ranch," and "The Painted Lady,"
also Fox pictures. Other pictures are "Empty Hearts."
"On the Stroke of Three" and "Flaming Waters." for
FRO; "The Devil's Circus." and "Lovers" for MOM;
"Glorious Betsy," "Tenderloin," "Land of the Silver
Fox." "Women They Talk About," "Terror," "Stark
Mad," "The Home Towners," and "Queen of the Night
Club." In 1929 in "Speedway," "The Voice of the
City." MGM: "The Eternal Woman," Columbia; "Times
Square," Gotham; "Fashions in Love" and "Innocents of
Paris." Paramount; "Untamed." MGM: in 1930 in
"Devil May Care." "Our Blushing Brides," "The Sea
Bat." "The Voice of the City." "The Woman Racket,"
MGM; "Show Girl in Hollywood." First National; Vita-
phone No. 22fi3, "His Night Out." "The Kid from Spain."
United Artists. In 1933: "The Nuisance." MGM:
"King for a Night." Universal; "Blind Adventure."
Radio; "The Way to Love." Paramount; "The Mad
Game." Fox; "The Sin of Nora Moran." Majestic. In
19.'!4: "The Poor Rich." "Madame Spy." Universal:
"Whirlpool." "The Line-Up." Columbia: "The Belle of
the Nineties." Paramount: "Unknown Blonde." Ma.iestif:
"Twin Husbands." Chesterfield. In 1935: "Mississinpi."
Paramount; "Charlie Chan in Paris." "Under the Pam-
nos Monn." Fox: "The Ghost Walks." Invincible: "Three
Kids and a Queen." Universal. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold."
U: "The Criminal Within." Chesteriield; "Private Num-
ber." 20th Century-Fox; "The Gentleman from Louisiana."
Republic; "North of Nome." Columbia; "The Plainsman,"
Paramount. In 1907: "Arizona Mahoney," Paramount.
MILLAND. RAYMOND: Actor, r. n. .lack Millane.
Drogheda. Ireland. January 3, 1905; h. 6 feet, 1 inch;
black hair, brown eyes. Young stage and screen actor.
Talkers include "Ambassador Bill." Fox; and "Payment
Deferred," MGM — in Hollywood— "This Is the Life"
(1933). British Lion: and "Orders Is Orders" (1933),
Gaumont-British in England. Under contract to Para-
mount, and in 1934 appeared in "Bolero." In 1934-35:
"We're Not Dressing." "Many Happv Returns."
"Menace." "One Hour Late," "The Gilded Lily." "Four
Hours to Kill." "The Glass Key," all Paramount; "Alias
Marv Dow." TTniversal. In 1936: "Next Time We Love."
Universal; "The Return of Sophie Lang." "The Big
Broadcast of 1937," "The .Tungle Princess." Paramount.
In 1937: "Three Smart Girls." U; "Bulldog Drummond
Escapes." Paramount.
IVIILLAR. ADOLPH: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
MILLARD, HELEN: b. Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 30.
1906; h. 5 feet 5 inches; light brown hair and hazel
eyes; w. 114 pounds; p. Iva Edith Sargent and Royal
Charles Millard, non-professionals; e. Cumnock Academy,
Cumnock School of Expression; hobbies include horseback
riding. Stage training, Cumnock School. Pasadena Com-
munity Workshop. Stage experience: Norma Drake in
"Silence" (1925), opposite Bert Lytell; Sondra in "An
American Tragedy" (1926); "In Love with Love" (1927).
lead opposite Edward Everett Horton: "The Hottentot."
"The Streets of New York." with Horton; 1928-29. "Gen-
tlemen Prefer Blondes," part of Lorelei; Diane in "Sev-
enth Heaven." "This Thing Called Love" (1929). Mrs.
Cheyney in "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney" (1928) ; played
stock in Salt Lake City, Denver, Houston. San Antonio.
Vancouver, B. C, Portland. Ore. First screen ex-
perience in "The Thirteenth Chair" (1929). Then "Their
Own Desires," with Norma Shearer, "The Divorcee."
"Let Us Be Gay." all for MGM; "He Loved the
Ladies." with Taylor Holmes. Christie; "Lawful Lar-
ceny." with Lowell Sherman. "The Pay-Off." RKO; "To-
night and You." with Lois Moran. for Fox. In 1935:
"Break of Hearts." RKO. In 1930: "My American Wife,"
Paramount. In 19.';7: "History Is Made at Night," UA.
MILLEN. JAMES KNOX: Writer. In 19.35: collabo-
rated on adaptation, "The Healer," Monogram.
MILLER, A. G.: Exhibitor. Lyric Theatre, Atkinson.
Neb.: b. Atkinson. Dec. 6. 1891; e. high school: has
three sons and two daughters. Was manager of an opera
house, dance hall and skating rink. Started first theatre
in Atkinson in old opera house building on Dec. 19. 1909.
Operating continually since, except for two years during
Mil— Mi
World War. Opened new Lyric theatre Feb. 9. 1926.
Worked one season for Martin & Estes of Kansas City.
Mo., roadshowing "The Spoilers." Roadshowed "Flashes
of -Action" in Wyo. , S. D. and Neb. Sold film. Omaha
territory, for Select Pictures Corp. Showed first films of
Triangle, General and Mutual Film companies. Appointed
and commissioned postmaster at Atkinson. May 16, 1934.
Chairman, local Red Cross; service and athletic officer
local legion post.
MILLER. ALICE DUER G.: Writer, r. n. Alice Duer.
I). Milwaukee. Wis.; e. Wisconsin; h. 5 feet. 8% inches;
w. 142 pounds; blond hair, blue eyes. Entered pictures in
1919 with reading and editorial work on editorial staff .jf
D. W. Griffith: adaptations on "Bridge of San Luis Rey."
"Four Walls," "Two Lovers," and "The Devil Dancer."
In 1930; story of "Princess and the Plumber." Fox;
"Manslaughter." Paramount. In 1931: "Honey," "Cherie."
Paramount. In 1933: "The Keyhole." Warner; "Dis-
graced." "Big Executive." Paramount. In 1935: story.
"Come Out of the Pantry." B. & D.-IT. A.; story. "Charm
School." filmed in 1935 as "Collegiate." Paramount;
novel which was the basis of "Roberta." RKO-Badio.
Collaborated on screen play. "The Girl on the Front
Page," U. and "Orchids to You." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: collaborated on screen play. "Rose Marie." "Wife
Versus Secretary," MGM; "Soak the Rich." Paramount.
MILLER. ARTHUR: Cameraman. In 1933: "Hold Me
Tight." "The Man Who Dared." "My Weakness." "The
Mad Game," Fox. In 1934: "Bottoms Up." "Ever Since
Eve," "Handy Andv." "The White Parade." "Bright
Eyes," Fox. In 1935: "The Little Colonel." "It's a
Small World." "Black Sheep." "Welcome Home," Fox;
"Paddy O'Day." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "White
Fang." "36 Hours to Kill." "Pigskin Parade," "Stow-
away." 20th Cent. -Fox.
MILLER. CARL: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MILLER, CHARLOTTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Almanac. )
MILLER. DAVE: Manager for Universal. Parents live
in Cleveland, where he was usher in theatre managed by
•Tules H. Michael. Is married and has one daughter.
Connected with Universal 16 years. Went to Buffalo from
Philadelphia to join Universal and later became general
manager of "Big U" exchange In New York. Returning
to Buffalo, was manager of Universal exchange three years,
then transferred to Cleveland. Was Middlewest district
manager for Universal, with headquarters in Chicago.
Three years ago he returned to Buffalo as Universal man-
ager. Was Chief Barker, Variety Club. Buffalo. Was film
buyer, Warner Bros. Circuit, 110 theatres. Philadelphia
7one. Returned to Universal as manager of Cleveland
Exchange, June 1. 1935.
MILLER. DAVID: Director of short pictures. b.
Paterson. N. J., Nov. 28, 1909; h. 5 feet 8 inches; blond
hair and green eyes; w. 146 pounds; p. Samuel and
Yetta Miller: e. Paterson and New York City. Succes-
sively film editor. Columbia, Walter Futter Productions,
1930-1933. Supervising shorts editor, MGM, 1933-1935.
Since 1935. director of short pictures, MGM.
MILLER, DINAH: Singer, In 1930: "The Tenth
Man." -ABP.
MILLER, ERNEST: Cameraman, freelance, Los An-
geles. Cal.; b. Pasadena. Cal.. March, 1885; e. high
school; m. has one boy. Cameraman for 15 years. In
1933: "Alimony Madness." Mayfair; "LaughinB at Life."
Mascot. In 1934: "I Hate Women," Goldsmith; "The
Secret Bride." Warner. In 1935: collaborated on "Be-
hind the Green Lights," "One Frightened Night," "Head-
line Woman." "Ladies Crave Excitement," "Harmony
Lane," "Confidential." ^Mascot; photography, "Water-
front Lady," Mascot; photography, "Melody Trail,"
Republic; collaborated on photography. "A Thousand
Dollars a Minute." "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic. In
1936: collaborated on photography, "The Leavenworth
Case," "The Leathernecks Have Landed." "The House
of a Thousand Candles." "The Gentleman from Louisiana,"
"Dancing Feet." "Hearts in Bondage," "Guns and
Guitars." handled photography. "Ticket to Paradise,"
"Sitting on the Moon," "The President's Mystery." "The
Country Gentlemen,' "Happy Go Lucky," "A Man Be-
trayed," Republic. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," "Join
the Marines." Republic.
MILLER. ERNEST L.: Citizen's Theat'-e Co.. oper-
ating two houses, Brazil, Ind. ; b. Cloverland, Ind., May
25. 1906; p. Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Miller; e. high shcool.
Brazil, Ind., and Indiana University, A.B. 1927. Started as
assistant manager of local theatres in 1927. General
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manager since 1929. Elected to board of directors of
Associated Theatre Owners of Indiana in 1930 and elected
president in 1932. Ke-eleeted to Board of Directors,
1933-34.
MILLER, FRANK: In 1933. scenarist. "Radio Parade."
British International. In 1934: adaptation, "The Scot-
land Yard Mystery." BIP. In 1935: collaborated on
adactation. "Dandy Diclj," BIP.
MILLER. FRANK J.: Theatre operator in Augusta, Ga..
for more than two decades. In three-way agreement with
Paramount and Lucas & Jenlclns, operates Modjeska, Rialto
Dreamland and Imperial. Up to three years ago. when
Publix controlled all these theatres, he was city manager.
Under decentralization took back operation under partner-
ship. Member of Augusta city commission.
MILLER, GILBERT HERON: Producing manager, pro-
ducer and director, b. New York City, July 3. 1884. e.
New York, Paris, Dresden and Bedford County Schoo' ;
m. Katliryn Bache. Has been associated with countless
stage presentations many of which later became screen
material as "Daddy Long-Legs," "Monsieur Beaucaire,"
"Peter Pan." "The Bat," "The Green Goddess," "The
Last of Mrs. Cheyney," "The Swan." "Payment De-
ferred." "The Vinegar Tree" (released on screen as
"Should Ladles Behave?"), "Her Cardboard Lover."
"Berkeley Square," "Let Us Be Gay," "Strange Inter-
lude," "Dangerous Corner," "Another Language." "Spring-
time for Henry," "Journey's End," "The Good Fairy."
"The Animal Kingdom," and "The Late Christopher
Bean." "Tomorrow and Tomorrow." In 1934 directed mo-
tion picture, "The Lady Is Willing." Columbia.
MILLER, HARRISON E. : Motion Picture editor, and
assistant sport editor, News-Sentinel. Fort Wayne, Ind. ;
b. Marceline, Mo., March 1, 1910: South Side high school,
Ft. Wayne, and B. S. Butler University, Indianapolis.
Newspaper work exclusively since graduation in 1935.
MILLER, HARRY E.: Miller Theatre, Festus, Mo.
b. FeStus, Mo., December 6. 1889; married; p. C.
E. Miller and Matilda Miller; e. graduate, Pestus high
school. 1904; two years In business college on business-
hanking and commercial law. Worked for Festus Pressed
Brick Co. to 1906: retail coal business, 1906-10; C. E.
Miller & Son, wholesale gasoline and oil business; H. E.
Miller Oil Co. Started in motion picture business Febru-
ary 11, 1911.
MILLER. HARRY S.: Actor, writer, b. New York City,
July 30, 1895; h. 5 ft. 11; w. 145; brown hair; blue
eyes : married ; hy. gardening, dancing. Musical comedy,
vaudeville, stock, as a dancer, singer, comedian, writer,
director and producer. Co-author of the Educational re-
leases "Do You Remember" and "The Great Hokum
Mystery" (1932-33). Co-authored and appeared in Edu-
cational's "Mr. Adam" and "The Expectant Father."
1934 and authored and composed songs for Grand National.
Pictures 1936-37 "Song of the Gringo," "Hitting the
Trail." GN.
MILLER, HERBERT M.: Managing editor. Jay Eman-
uel Publications, Philadelphia, Pa.: b. Norwalk, Conn..
July 24. 1906; p. Abraham and Julia Miller; e. Norwalk
High School; Syracuse University. Syracuse, N. Y., '22-
■2G ; married. Free lance publicity agent — Miller, New-
comb and Miller. Associated with Barrist-Goodwln Publi-
cations, Philadelphia, since October, 1928. Changed to Jay
Emanuel Publications.
MILLER, HOWARD L.: News pictorial publicity. Uni-
versal, b. Sunnyside. Wash.. Aug. 5, 1912; h. 5 ft. 11 in.;
w. 150 pounds: p. H. Lloyd Miller; e. B.A.. Washington
College and M.A. University of Southern California.
MILLER. HUGH: Actor. In 1935: "The Divine
Spark," GB. ; "I Give My Heart." Associated British
Pictures. In 1937: "The Dominant Sex," ABP.
MILLER, IVAN "DUSTY": Actor. In 1935: "Calm
Yourself." MGM; "Dr. Socrates." Warner; "Mary Burns.
Fugitive." Paramount. In 193G : "Back to Nature." 20th
Cent. -Fox; "Nobody's Fool." U; "Bulldog Edition,"
"The Country Gentlemen," Republic. In 1937: "Let's
Make a Million," Paramount.
MILLER, JACK: Exhibitor. Had first taste of amuse-
ment business in penny arcade in BufTalo and later at
Pan American Exposition. From 1908 to 1915 business
agent of Chicago operators' union. Opened his first thea-
tre. Plaisapcp. in 1914, expanding to six houses in
and around Chicago. In 1924 was elected president of
Chicago Exhibitors Association, which post he resigned
in 1936. Association numbers 18 independent theatres
and circuits for a total of 125 houses, foremost among
circuits being B. & K. Chairman of labor board of
M.P.T.O.A. and also a member of executive committee.
Operates theatre partnership as Simansky and Miller.
Houses are: Llndy and Savoy In Chicago; Park In Forest
Park, and Lido in Maywood.
MILLER, JOSEPH: Branch manager. b. New York
City, March 8. 1892; p. father; e. public school 188. Man-
hattan; married. Was sales manager for perfume and hair
tonic concern. Started in 1919 with Universal Pictures in
industrial advertising film department, then to sales de-
partment. Left Universal in 1922 to join Renown Pic-
tures and Tiffany Productions. Inc. June. 1928, joined
Columbia Pictures. Branch manager. BufTalo. N. Y.
MILLER. LEROY J.: Branch manager. Universal.
Omaha; b. Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 23. 1898; married; e.
completed education in St. John's University, CoUegeville.
Minn., after finishing primary grades. With Minneapolis
daily newspapers. Started in Minneapolis with Fox, 1918.
Worked through positions of blller, booker, assistant man-
ager and salesman in Fox branches located In Minneapolis,
Milwaukee and Chicago. Joined Tiffany as branch man-
ager in Minneapolis in 1927 and served as manager in
that exchange as well as Omaha and Des Moines during
association of 3V4 years with that company. Returned to
Fox, April, 1931, and was appointed Omaha branch man-
ager in June, 1931. Joined Universal March. 1933. Was
appointed Omaha branch manager, July, 1936.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MILLER, LUCILLE:
Almanac)
MILLER, M. L. : Pen name, Leo Miller, Radio and
n-.otion picture editor, Sunday Herald. Bridgeport, Conn. ;
b. Norwalk, Conn., April 12, 1905; e. high school. Syracuse
University (class of 1926); m. Florence E. D'Louhy, 1933.
Worked on Norwalk Hour, Syracuse Journal, as New York
theatrical correspondent for out-of-town papers. Member,
Board of Review, Radio Stars. Bridgeport correspondent.
Variety. With Herald since 1932. Home: 130 East Avenue,
Norwalk, Conn.
MILLER, MARILYN: Died, April 7, 1936. (See 1935-
36 Motion Picture Almanac).
MILLER, MAX: Wrote book "I Cover the Water-
front," released by United Artists in 1933; "Hell and
High Water," Paramount. In 1936: "Men and Fog In the
Bering Sea."
MILLER, MAX: Actor. English vaudeville comedian
featured in several Gaumont-British talkers. These in-
clude "The Good Companions" (1932) ; "Channel Cross-
ing" (1933); and "Princess Charming" (1934). In 1935:
"They Are Looking Up," GB, "Educated Evans" and
'Get Off My Foot," W. B.
MILLER, PATSY RUTH: Actress, r. n. Patricia Ruth
Miller; b. St. Louis, Mo., June 22, 1905; h. 5 feet 1 inch;
reddish brown hair and brown eyes; w. 105 pounds; p,
Sadye Lowen and Oscar W. Miller, non-professionals; e.
Visitation Convent and Mary Institute, St. Louis; m. Tay
Garnett; stage experience consists of appearances in "A
Man's Man" at Potboilers; "The Night Stick," a Duffy
production; and "Kempy" with the Beverly Community
Players. On screen in Los Angeles for nine years. Roles
in "The Girl I Loved," a Charles Ray production; "The
Hunchback of Notre Dame" Universal production; "So
This Is Paris," directed by Ernst Lubitsch for Warner
Brothers; "Marriage by Contract" and "The Girl Who
Came Back," Tlffany-Stahl productions, and many others;
(1929) "The Pall of Eve," Columbia; "Twin Beds,"
First National; "The Sap," "So Long Letty," Warner
Bros., and in "The Aviator" (1930), "Night Beat,"
(1931). May fair.
MILLER. ROSS C: Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel, Cal. ;
b. Webster City, Iowa. June 29, 1886; p. Prank 0. and
Carrie J. Miller; e. high school, travel, newspaper work,
pictures, stage; m. Thelma Bernard Miller, historian-writer.
Motion picture script and fiction writer. Dramatic
editor, sporting editor, city editor, publisher, managing
editor of papers from the Middle West to Salt Lake City
and California. Sporting and dramatic editor. Salt Lake
Telegram. 1916-17. Real estate editor, Los Angeles Ex-
aminer, 1915-16. Number of years :n dramatic stock and
repertory on road. Worked in early motion pictures of
Selig Company in California. Now editor and theatrical
reviews. Carmel Pine Cone, in authors' and artists' colony.
Active In community theatre work, acting, directing,
producing.
MILLER.
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MILLER, SETON I.: Writer, b. Chehalls, Wash., May
3. 1902: h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 204 pounds; brown hair
blue eyes; e. Phillips Exeter and Yale, specializing in
literature and languages. Entered pictures in 1926; first
acted in "Brown of Harvard"; wrote "High School Hero."
RUBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Piciure
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"Paid to Love," •The Air Circus/" ■'Girl In Every
Port." "Frazil,"" '"Wolf Fangs,"" "Girl-Shy Cowboy."'
"The Far Call"; adaptation and continuity for "Jiar-
mony at Home." "Lone Star Ranger," Fox; 1930-31. "The
Criminal Code." Columbia; "Today." Majestic; "The Dawn
Patrol." First National; "Scarface." United Artists; "The
Crowd Roars." First National. In 1932: "The Last Mile."
World Wide; "Once in a Lifetime," Universal; '"Hot
Saturday," "'If 1 Had a Million," Paramount. In 1933:
•"Eagle and the Hawk,'" "Oambllng Ship,"" collaborated on
"Midnight Club," "Murder in the Zoo," Paramount;
"Master of Men." Columbia. In 1934 wrote screen play
of "JIurder in Trinidad." "Charlie Chan's Courage,"
"Marie Galante." Fox; "St. Louis Kid." Warner; "Mur-
der On a Honeymoon." RKO. In 1935: "It Happened
in New York." Universal; "The G-Men," FN; collaborated
on story and screen play. "Frisco Kid." "A Perfect
Week-End." "The Irish in Us," Warner; "Thunder in
the Night." Fox. In 1936: screen play. "Two in the
Dark." RKO; screen play. "The Leathernecks Have
Landed." Repulilic; collaborated on "Bullets or Ballots."
FN.
MILLER, SIDNEY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "The
Mayor of Hell," Warner; "Rafter Romance," Radio. In
1935: "Dinky," Warner.
MILLER, SKINS: Actor. In 1936: "We Who Are
About to Die," RKO-Radio.
MILLER, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MILLER, VIRGIL E.: b. CoCfeen. 111., December 20.
1887; five sons; hy. fishing and golfing; e. university,
B. S., electrical engineering, Kansas State. Was elec-
trical engineer. Started electrical department at Uni-
versal In 1913. Later in charge of camera shop, Uni-
\ersal. Cameraman for 15 years. In charge of Paramount
camera department for six years. Cliairman of following
Silent Camera Committee of Academy; member Progress
Committee of SMPE and ASC, also member International
Congress of Photography. In 1936 : collaborated on special
effects. "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "The Garden of Allah,"
UA; "Drift Fence," Paramount. Head of Selznick Camera
Department, one year. In 1937: "Find the Witness,"
Columbia; "Charlie Chan at the Olympics." and special
work on "The Slave Ship," 20th Cent. -Fox.
MILLER, WALTER: Actor, b. Dayton, Ohio. March 9,
1893; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 170
pounds; p. IsabelU Corwin and George E. Miller; e. Man-
ual Training high school, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Eileen
Schofield, dancer; hy. golf, swimming and books. Trav-
eled with the Roe and Stanley stock companies; the Hall
stock of Jersey City; the Lyceum stock of Brooklyn,
N. Y. ; and the Lyceum stock of Troy, N. Y., and ap-
peared In five vaudeville acts. Also had juvenile leads
and characters in stock and light comedy in vaudeville as
well as hokums. Screen experience with the old Biograph
company under D. W. Griffith and in "The Mothering
Heart" with the Reliance company; In Metro's "Miss
Robinson Crusoe": in Fox's "The Marble Heart"; with
Universal; and in Pathe's "Green Archer" and 11 other
serials; also appeared in Robertson-Cole's "The Stealers."
In 1929 In "Hawk of the Hills," Pathe; "Rough Waters,"
Warner Bros. In 1931: "Hell's Valley,"" Big Four; '"Sky
Raiders,"" Col' mbla; "Hurricane Horseman," Willis Kent.
In 1932: "Manhattan Parade," Warner Bros.; "Famous
Ferguson Case," First National; "Rldin" for Justice,"
Columbia; "Ghost City," Monogram; ""Face on the Bar-
room Floor," Invincible. In 1933: "Malzie." "Ply-
mouth; "Heart Punch," "Behind Jury Doors," Mayfair;
"Gun Justice," Universal: and the serials. "Gordon of
Ghost City," and "Pirate Treasure" (1934). Also In
1934: "The Vanishing Shadow," "The Red Rider." Uni-
versal serials; "Smoking Guns." Universal. In 1935:
"Rustlers of Red Gap," "Roaring West," Universal serial;
"Stormy," Universal. In 1936: "Desert Gold." Paramount;
"The Fugitive Sheriff." Columbia; "Draegerman Courage."
WB; "Ghost Patrol." Puritan; "Without Orders," "Night
Waitress." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Midnight Court."
WB.
MILLER, W. C: City editor. Evening World, Bloom-
ington. Ind. ; b. Bloominglon, Ind., Oct. 13, 1905; p. Ml.
and Mrs. D. C. Miller; e. graduate, Indiana university;
married. Editor of local paper and correspondent for
metropolitan dallies.
MILLER, MRS. WALTER McNAB: Was Secretary,
Motion Picture Research Council, Humanitarian, b. Zanes-
ville, Ohio. September 2, 1S62; m. Walter McNab Miller,
M.D., of Reno. Nev. . January 10. 1889; two children.
Guthrie McNab Miller and Charles Edward Miller; e. Put-
nam Seminary. Zanesville; special work Nevada. Stanford
and Missouri Universities; also Leipzig, Prague, Paris and
London. Organizer and president. Red Cross. Reno. Nev. ;
organizer and president, first woman's club in Nevada;
special agent, Missouri food administrator. Clubs: Wed-
nesday (St. Louis ) ; Fortnightly, Town (pres.); Saturday's
Clilldren. Chairman. I'ubllc Welfare Committee. General
Fedeiation of Women's Clubs. Club Membership, Honor
Social Welfare Society, PI Gamma Mu. Kappa, Kappa
Gamma. Home: Columbia, Mo. Member State Advisory
Child Welfare Board of Mo.
MILLER, WESLEY C: b. Haverhill. Mass., December
27, 1894. h. 5 feet 8'/i inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 165 pounds; married; hy. golf; e. Rhode Island State
College, 1915. B.S.. and E.E,, Ecole Superloure DElec-
trlcile, Paris, France, 1919. Bell Telephone Laboratories,
development of amplifier, radio and similar equipment;
chief sound engineer. MGM Studios. 1928 to date; chair-
man. Sound Section. Technical Branch. Academy of Mo-
tion Picture Arts and Science starting in 1929.
MILLER, WILLIAM: Cameraman. In 1933: "Moonlight
and Pretzels," Universal. In 1934: with Nicholas J.
Regain on "Enlighten Thy Daughter," Exploitation Pic-
tures.
MILLER and MASSEY: Dancers. In 1936: Universal
short product.
MILLET, ARTHUR: Actor, b. Plttsfleld, Maine. April
21, 1874; h. 6 feet 2 inches; dark gray eyes and dark
brown hair; w. 196 pounds; e. College of Sacred Heart.
Denver. Col., and Hoff Conservatory of Music, Dresden
Germany. Specialized in classics and music; hy. boat-
ing. Lived In New York. Pittsfield, Maine, Denver. Col..
Dresden, Los Angeles. Entered pictures when Tom
Ricketts, director for the American Flying A Company,
signed him for parts in the "Calamity Ann" pictures.
Screen work with Triangle, Hodkinson, Metro, Robertson-
Cole, FBO, Pathe, Pro-Dis-Co. Pictures include "Scut-
tlers" and "Drag Harlan," with William Farnum; "Wolf's
Clothing," Warner; "Range Courage," Universal; "A
Low Necker," Fox; "Shootin" Irons," Paramount. "Flam-
ing Youth." First National; "The Younger Generation,"
Columbia. In 1936: "The Fugitive Sheriff," Columbia.
MILLEY, JERRY: Actor. In 1935: "Charlie Chan's
Secret," 20th Century -Fox.
MILLHAUSER, BERTRAM: Writer. b. New York
City; p. non-professionals. Wrote serials for Pearl White
at Pathe in early days of motion pictures. Worked for
C. B. DeMllle as writer and associate producer on such
silent films as "Feet of Clay," "Forty Winks." "Country
Doctor." "Silence." "Three Faces East." Became asso-
ciate producer at Fox and later at RKO. In 1932: screen
play "Sherlock Holmes," Fox. Original stories sold
to major studios include "Ever in My Heart." "The Life
of Jimmy Dolan," "Jimmy the Gent," "Man of Iron."
Warner Bros.; "Outrage." "College Scandal" (1935).
Paramount; "Storm at Daybreak." "The Garden Murder
Case" (1936). "Test Pilot" (1936), MGM.
MILLIGAN, JOHN A.: Exhibitor. Broadway Theatre.
Schuylerville, N. Y. and Swan Theatre. Greenwich, N. Y.
b. Schuylerville. Jan. 22, 1904; e. Cornell University,
A.B., 1928; married^ Was professional baseball player,
still active.
MILLIKEN, CARL E.: Secretary, Motion Picture Pro-
ducers and Distributors of America, Inc. ; b. Pittsfield.
Maine, July 13, 1877 ; p. Charles A. and Ellen Knowlton
Milliken; e. A. B.. Bates. 1897; Harvard, 1899; LL. D.,
Bates, 1917, Colby, 1918, University of Maine, 1919; m.
Emma Vivian Chase, July 31, 1901, now deceased; hap
seven children, six daughters and one son; on September
26, 1931 married Caroline W. Chase. Entered the lumbei
bn.ilness with bis father after his graduation from col-
lege. Served three terms In the state senate. Was
elected governor of Maine and after serving two terms
took up a study of motion pictures. With a group of
Maine leaders he produced a series of pictures from
outdoor stories featuring the state's scenery.
While governor. In 1917, he had helped rush throughr
wartime legislation which in less than twelve hours
authorized a million dollar war loan. After completing
his term of office In 1921, he became a member of the
New England Railroad Committee investigating the effect
of mergers on New England business. Three years later
he was made Collector of Customs for his district.
He was prominent for many years In the activities of
the Baptist Church, YMCA, and Federal Council of
Churches; also toured the United States In 1920 with
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., In behalf of the Inter-church
World Movement. Was named president of the Ameri-
can Baptist Foreign Mission Society and chairman of
Its finance committee. Then was chosen president of
the Northern Baptist Convention from 1924 to 1926. For
twelve years he was on the International Committee of
YMCA, also a director of Playground and Recreation As-
sociation of America. Was appointed secretary of the
MPPDA, January 1, 1926. In 1934 was one of the official
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delegates representing the United States at the Inter-
national Conference on Education Cinematography in Rome,
Italy. In 1935 represented MPPDA in London conference
on Production Code Administration for European Industry.
MILLS,
Almanac.)
MARILYN: (See 19.'i6-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
MILLIKIN, BOB:
manac. )
MILLINGTON, RODNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
MILLMAN, L'ESTRANGE: Actor,
tan Moon," Universal. In 1936:
Columbia.
In 1935:
"Secret
'Manhat-
Patrol,"
MILLMAN. WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935 appeared in
"The Lost City," Regal; "Motive for Revenge," Majestic.
MILLS BROTHERS: Radio stars. Of the four original
members, .lolin. Herljert, Harry and Donald, .John died
late in 1936. Their father took his place in the quartet,
b. Piqua, Ohio; p. father, barber, and mother sang in
vaudeville. Appeared in 1932 in "The Big Broadcast,"
Paramount, (1932-33) in Paramount Screen Songs. In
1934: "Twenty Million Sweethearts," First National;
"Strictly Cvnamite," RKO; 1934-35: "Operator 13,"
MGM. In 1935: "Broadway Gondolier," Warner.
MILLS, C. W.r Exhibitor, Arcade Theatre. Sodus.
N. Y. : b. Sodus, N. Y.. Nov. 21, 1874; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Mills: e. Sodus Academy and Syracuse University
married. Publisher, Sodus, New York; editor of The
Record, Sodus, N. Y. Theatre was built for legitimate
then remodeled into motion picture house.
MILLS, EDWIN CLAUDE: General Manager. American
Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; b. Denver,
Col., Oct. 5, 1881; married; p. Aaron T. and Ella T.
Mills, dec; e. public schools. Salesman, school teacher.
railroad train master, Panama Canal, theatrical enter-
prises, business and Industrial organization. With Inter-
State Amusement Co., 3 years; Mutual Film Corp., 1
year. President, Radio Music Co. two years, V.M.P.A.
two years.
MILLS, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MILLS, FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "Another Face."
RKO. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet," RKO; "Parole," U.
MILLS, FRANK: Production manager. In 1936: "The
.\mazing Quest," UA.
MILLS, HARRY D.: Sound. In 1933: "Big Executive,"
"One Sunday Afternoon." "Cradle Song," Paramount. In
1934: "The Scarlet Empress," Paramount. In 1935: "The
Devil Is a Woman." "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount. In
1936: "Desire," "And Sudden Death," Paramount.
MILLS, HUGH: Writer. In 1937: scenario "The Man
in the Mirror," Twickenham; collaborated on screen play
"Personal Property," MGM.
MILLS, IRVING: President, Mills Artists, Inc.. presi-
dent. Exclusive Publications, Inc.: vice-president. Mills
Music, Inc. ; managing director. Master Records, Inc.
b. New York, Jan. 16. 1894; e. public school; m. Bessie
Wilens. Music publisher: manager-sponsor of Duke
Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ina Ray Hutton. Lucky Millln-
C.cT. Mills Blue Rhythm Band. Producer of stage revues,
presentation and floor shows. Placed clients in films in-
cluding "Check and Double -Check." "Murder at the
Vanities," "Belle of the Nineties." "Big Broadcast of
1935." "The Singing Kid." "Big Broadcast of 1936,"
"A Day at the Races," "Hit Parade." and in short pic-
tures including "Black and Tan Fantasy." "Symphony in
Black." "Minnie the Moocher," "Jitter Bug Party."
"Feminine Rhythm" and "Accent on Girls." Appeared
personally in short subjects. In 1937: collaborated on
lyrics "When You're in Love," Columbia.
MILLS, JOHN: Actor, b. Suffolk, England, Feb. 22,
1908; h. 5 ft. 8 In.; w. 140 pounds; dark brown hair
and blue eyes; married; hy. golf and riding. Previously
a clerk. Film actor since 1933 when he worked with
Gaumont. In 1933 In "Britannia of Billingsgate" (Gau-
mont). Recent Alms Include "Those Were the Days"
(BIP). "Brown on Resolution" (Gaumont). In 1935:
'Doctor's Orders." British International; "Car of
Dreams." Gaumont-British. In 1936: "Nine Days a
Queen," GB. In 19:?7: "O.H.M.S.," ("You're In the
Army Now,") GB.
MILLS, KENNETH: Motion picture reported. Tribune-
Chronicle. Warren. Ohio. b. Van Wert, Ohio, Jan. 29.
1902; p. C. H. Mills; e. high school; m. Gladys R. Four
years correspondent Youngstown Telegram.
MILLS, STEVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MILLS, THOMAS: Actor, h. 5 feet, 9 inches; graying
hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds. On stage since 1900,
in England and United States. Appeared on Broadway In
"All on Account of Eliza," "Man Proposes," "Beau
Brummel," "Old. Heidelberg." "Macbeth," "Camille."
"Mary Stuart," with Madame Modjeska; "Boisette."
"Thief in the Night" and other plays. Had own stock
company in Glendale. Cal., and was with British Guild
Players in Vancouver, B. C. for eight weeks. Appeared
on radio and in plays on West Coast. Played for Vita-
graph Company two years, and Majestic Reliance Com-
pany two years. Appeared in "Great Expectations," 1934.
Universal; in 1935 in "Les Miserables." 20th Century-
U.A.
Comedians. In 1935: Universal
MILLS AND MARTIN:
.short product.
MILLSTEIN, JAKE: Vice-president, charge of sales. Re-
public, b. Denver. Col., June 13, 1897; p. Max Millstein;
e. high school. Opened picture theatre in Denver, 1914.
and operated it until the war came on. Served with Coast
Artillery, stationed at Fort Totten, New York. En-
tered distribution in 1918 with Vitagraph, then Joined
up with Fred Warrtn, working for him, with W. W.
llodkinson Corporation, Associated Producers, F. B. War-
ren Corporation, American Releasing. In 1926, joined
MGM as salesman in Washington, D. C. branch, and one
year later was sent to the Coast as special representative.
Appointed manager of Los Angeles exchange, January 1,
1928. In 1936: resigned from MGM. Joined Republic and
is vice-president in charge of sales.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MILMAN, R. M.
.\lnianac.)
MILMO, JOSE: Treasurer. Radio Teatro Internacional,
S. A.; secretary, Radio Propulsora Nacional; assistant
manager. Teatro Alameda, b. San Antonio, Texas. Dec.
24, 1902.
MILNE, PETER: Writer, b. New York City, August 15,
1896; h. 5 feet 11 inches; blond hair and grey eyea
w. 160 pounds; p. Jessica and Frederick Milne, non-
professional; e. public and high schools in New York
City; m. Janet Crulckshank, ex-professional; no hobbles.
For screen has written "Headlines" in 1925; "College
Widow," "The Silver Slave," "Hook and Ladder" and
"Great Mail Robbery" in 1927; "The Michigan Kid'" for
Universal: and in 1928 "The Matinee Idol," "The Sport-
ing Age," "Name the Woman," "Way of the Strong"
and "Nothing to Wear" for Columbia; "Head of the
Family" for Gotham, and "Come Across" for Universal,"
"Object — -Alimony." In 1933 collaborated on screen play.
"The Kennel Murder Case," "From Headquarters," War-
ner; "Convention City," First National. In 1934 co-author
of screen play of "Registered Nurse," "Return of the
Terror" and in 1935, "Mary Jane's Pa" and "Woman in
Red," First National; collaborated on story and screen
play, "Gold Diggers of 1935," First National; collaborated
on screen play. "Miss Pacific Fleet," "The Walking
Dead," WB. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Mur-
der of Dr. Harrigan." FN; collaborated on screen play.
Colleen," "Polo Joe." WB ; collaborated on story "God's
Country and the Woman," WB.
MILNER. DAN: Film Editor. In 1933: "What's Your
Racket?" Mayfalr. In 1935: "Fighting Coward," Victory.
In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case," Republic.
MILNER, VICTOR: First Cinematographer, Paramount
Publix; b. New York City, Dec. 15, 1893: married;
e. public schools. N. Y. Photo-chemistry, drawing, pro-
jection operator. Pathe Weekly News, 1912-15; Balboa
Studio, Long Beach, Cal., 1917; Universal Pictures, Fred
Xihlo. L. 15. Mayer. Now with Paramount. Photographed
"East of Suez," "Way of All Flesh," "The Wanderer,"
"Love Parade," "One Hour With You," "Broken Lullaby,"
"Love Me Tonight" and "Trouble In Paradise." In 1933:
"Song of Songs," "One Sunday Afternoon," "Design for
Living." Paramount. In 1934: "All of Me." "Whar'
Angel," Paramount. In 1935: "The Gilded Lily." "The
Ciusades," "So Red the Rose, " Paramount. In 1936:
"Give Us This Night," "Till We Meet Again." "The
General Died at Dawn." collaborated on photography
"The Plainsman." Paramount. In 1937: "Bulldog Drum-
mond Escapes," Paramount.
MILSTEIN. HARRY H.: Trailer Sales Executive, b.
Denver, Col., Oct. 8, 1899; married; e. public and high
school, 1 year college. Salesman, W. W. Hodklnson and
Fox; salesman. Universal in Denver, Salt Lake and
Butte; then to Washington, D. C, ofHce as Baltimore
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salesman; manager. Salt Lake office, manager, Minneapolis;
manager, Pittsburgh office, 3 years and 8 months. Sales
manager, short product. Universal, home office. Joined
National Screen Service In charge of Denver, Salt Lake.
San Francisco and Los Angeles.
MILTERN, JOHN: Actor. In 1935: "■Diamond Jim,"
Universal; "T.'ie Dark Angel," UA. In 193t): "Give Us
This Night," Paramount; "Everybody's Old Man," "Sins
of Man," 20th Century-Fox; "Ring Around the Moon,"
Chesterfield: "Murder On the Bridle Path." RKO-Radio:
"Parole," U. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon." Columbia.
Died January 1.5. 1937.
MILTON, BILLY: Actor, b. London. England; black
hair, brown eyes. Actor with stage experience in London.
Paris and New York. Has been featured in British and
French talkers, the former including "Young Woodley,"
"Someone at the Door," "Aren't Men Beasts," "Spring
Handicap," BIP; "King of the Castle," City; "Aunt
Sally," Gainsborough; "No Escape." Pathe; "Once In
a Million," "A Star Fell from Heaven," ABP. In 1937:
"The Dominant Sox," ABP.
MILTON, BURT: Musician, r. n. Milton E. Schwartz-
berg; b. St. Louis, Mo.: h. 5 feet, 9 Inches; w. 148
pounds; dark brown hair, brown eyes; hy. commercial art
and songwriting; p. Sarah and Harry; father is a violinist.
Studied piano for concert work; e. graduated from Soldan
high school. Worked in theatre pit and dance orchestras.
Entered vaudeville In Henry Santrey's orchestra. Was in
.4rt Frank's act for year. Then with Seller & Wills.
MILTON, ERNEST: Actor. In 1935: "The Scarlet
Pimpernel," London Films-United Artists. In 1936: "It's
Love Again," GB.
MILTON, HARRY: Actor, b. London, England, June
26, 1900. Formerly an officer in the Roya' Air Force,
went on the English stage and has been featured in
several British talkers, "The King's Cup" (1932), B &
D: "King of the Ritz" (1932), British Lion; "To
Brighton With Gladys" (1933). George King. Assistant
director of "Bitter Sweet." United Artists. In 1934;
"Sporting Love" at Gaiety Theatre. "Adventure Ltd."
Paramount British. In 1937: "Pagliacci," UA-London
Films.
MILTON, HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MILTON, ROBERT: Producer, b. Dlnaburgh, near St.
Petersburg, Russia; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; red hair and blue
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Michel Davldor, director; e.
University of St. Petersburg. Shortly after his gradua-
tion from college he came to the United States with his
father, who died in this country, and Milton remained
in New York City. When he was able to speak English
perfectly he decided to make use of his stage training,
and his first job was with Richard Mansfield as stage
director. Up to the spring of 1928 he remained con-
stantly Identified with the stage life of New York. After
directing Mansfield in a number of successful plays, Milton
was with the Fiskes for four years. Later he was with
William Harris, and he has produced a number of plays
and musical comedies for himself. Some of the plays
which ho has directed and produced are: "Devil's Disciple,"
"Misanthrope," "Outward Bound," "Robert E. Lee."
"The Charm School," "The Old Goddess," "The Dark
Angel," "Hrlde of the Lamb." "Revelry." "You and
I" and "Paradise." Pictures were: "The Dummy"
which he made for Paramount, "Charming Sinners,"
"Behind the Makeup," "Devotion." "The Bargain" and
"Husbands' Holiday"; wrote "Sin Takes A Holiday."
Pathe; "Lady Refuses,'" Radio. In 1932: "Westward
Passage," Pathe; "Husband's Holiday," Paramount. Later
directorial work for London Film Productions was "Dance
nf Witches." In 1934: "Bella Donna," Twickenham.
MILLY: Actress. In 1930: "Tempo Massino," World
Pictures.
MINCHIN, PATRICIA: Actress, r. n. Helen Patricia
Minchin; b. Sydney, N, S. W., March 16, 1912: h. 5
feet, 5% Inches; brown hair and greenish-grey eyes; w.
116 pounds; m. Ralph Doyle; p. Hugh and Dora
Minchin; e. private school. Studied dancing with Minnie
Hooper. Dramatic art with Ellis Price, with whom she
broadcast weekly dramatic sketches over QFC and QBL.
Sydney. Played first screen part in Melbourne with Pa'
Hanna in an Effte Production, 1931. Then two years of
broadcasting and amateur stage plays. Played Marion
Maitland In "The Silence of Dean Maitland." Cinesound.
1933; in "The Life Story of .Tohn Lee" played part of
Eliza, for Invicta Films, Ltd.. 1934.
MINDLIN, MICHAEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MINfR. WORTHINGTON: Writer and director. In
1933 collaborated on screen play. "After Tonight." Radio.
In 1934 directed and collaborated on screen play of "Let's
Try Again," "Hat, Coat and Glove," RKO.
MINES. HARRY: Amusements, Illustrated Daily News,
Los Angeles; b. Los Angeles; p. Harry and Marie L.
Mines; e. Loyola high school, Y'ale University. With the
Daily News 1928 to 1931 as assistant drama editor, leav-
ing there for Yale University. In 1934, associated with
Ray Davidson on publicity with Max Reinhardt's Holly-
wood Bowl production, "Midsummer Night's Dream," and
with Riviera Country Club publicity. Returned, Decem-
ber, 1935, to Daily News as music editor and assistant
drama edtior.
MINJIR, HAROLD: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "The
Working Man," Warner. In 1934; "The House of Roths-
child." "Fog Over Frisco," First National. In 1935: "It's
a Small World," Fox; "Smart Girl." "Hands Across the
Table," Paramount.
MINNEVITCH, BORRAH: Musician. In 1934 ap-
peared with his Harmonica Rascals in Vitaphone short
product. In 1936: "One in a Million," 20th Cent.-Fox.
MINNEY, R. J.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play of "Clive of India," TTA-20th Century.
MINTER. JAMES: Exhibitor. Is operator of the Ritz
and Family Theatres in Flint and the Minter Theatre,
Owosso, Michigan.
Actress. In 1936:
MINTO, DOROTHY:.
Blossoms." Twickenham.
MINTZ. CHARLES B.: President, Screen Gems, Inc.,
Hollywood, Calif, b. Y'ork. Pa.. Nov. 5. 1895; p. Mary
and Wolf Mintz ; e. .St. Lawrence University, LL.B.
Began as booker with Warner Bros., 1915, then executive
position one year later. Left in 1920 to start animated
cartoon, Felix the Cat. Now president Screen Gems,
Inc., animated cartoon releasing through Columbia.
MINTZ, JACK: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on
"College Rhythm." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch,"
"We're Not Dressing." Paramount. In 1935: collaborated
on "Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play "Rhythm on the Range," Para-
mount.
MINTZ, ROBERT: President, Stage and Screen Pro-
ductions, Inc. b. New York City; e. New York. Asso-
ciated with Louis Weiss in production and distribution of
"Enlighten Thy Daughter," "Drums of Voodoo," "Before
Morning." and other features and westerns. Now dis-
tributing Weiss-Mintz serials, produced by Weiss Produc-
tions. Inc.
MINTZ, SAM: Writer, b. Boston, Mass., July 12, 1898;
h. 5 feet 9 inches; dark brown hair and brown eyes; w.
175 pounds; p. Pearl and Rabbi Aloses Mintz, non-pro-
fessionals; has had stage training; m. Saga Freeman,
non -professional; hy. handball. Amateur stage experience
in Spokane. Has written scenarios for "The Cheerful
Fraud" in 1926; "Shootin' Irons." "The Gay Defender,"
"The Potters," "The Quarterback" and "Man Power" in
1927; and in 1928 "Fools for Luck," ''\Varmlng Up,"
"Moran of the Marines," "Avalanche" and "Three Week
Ends." Adaptation and dialogue for "Kibitzer." "Stairs
of Sand," screen play for "The Santa Fe Trail." "Tom
Sawyer" and adaptation for "Only Saps Work," all for
Paramount. Adaptation on "Huckleberry Finn," and
"Finn and Hattie," original story for "Skippy," "Social
Error." Signed to long term contract with Paramount.
In 1932: "Make Me a Star"; "Handle With Care," Fox.
In 1933: "Best of Enemies," Fox. Collaborated with
H. W. Hanemann on "Rafter Romance;" with Arthur
Caesar on "No Marriage Ties," Radio: "Gallant Lady."
United Artists-2nth Century; story "Daring Daughter."
Capitol: "Man Hunt." RKO-Radio. In 1934: "Anne of
Green Gables." In 1935 collaborated on screen play of
"Roberta." RKO; collaborated on original, "Here Comes
Cookie." Paramount. In 1936: screen play, "Chatterbox,"
RKO: collaborated on screen play, "The Farmer in the
Dell." RKO. In 1937: collaborated on screen play
"Crack -ITp," 20th Cent. -Pox.
MIR. DAVID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MIRANDA, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MISGEN, FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MISHKIN, LEO: Motion picture editor. Morning Tele-
graph. New York City; b. New York City, Jan. 22. 1907;
c. New York University. Was office boy with Metro-
Goldwyn -Mayer. Did publicity for Rex Ingram's "The
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Garden of Allah"; newspaper work In Nice and Paris tot
two years, in New York nine years.
MISHKIN, MEYER: Assistant director. New York east-
ing and test department, 2Uth Century-Fox; b. New York,
Feb. 12, 1912; e. Townsend Harris Hall high and College
of City of New York.
MITCHELL, BELLE: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "I
Love That Man," Paramount. In 1936: "The Leavenworth
Case," Republic.
MITCHELL, BRUCE: Director. b. Freeport, 111.,
November 16, 1882; e. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis;
m. non-professional; hy. hunlinK and Hsliins!. Was civil
engineer until 1912, became Interested In pictures when
he met Mary Plckford and her mother; directed "An-
other Man's Wife," "Love's Whirlpool," "The Cloud
Patrol," "The Air Derby," "The Sky Wayman," "The
Air Ranger," "The Sky Skldder," Universal; "Below
the Border," Darmour, and "Trapped." at Tec-Art. In
1934: appeared in "Burn 'Em Up Barnes." Mascot serial,
also released as feature by Majestic. In 1935: appeared in
"Four Hours to Kill." Paramount. In 1936: "Half
Angel." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Paradise Express,"
Republic.
MITCHELL, CONRAD: {See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MITCHELL, FRANK: Actor, b. New York City; h. 5
feet 5 inches: w. 147 pounds; black hair, blue eyes; m.
Jane Fields and has one daughter; hy. writing vaudeville
acts. Teamed as Mitchell and Durant and appeared In
George White's "Scandals," Earl Carroll's "Vanities."
In 1933 appeared in Vltaphone short product and In
1934 in ".Stand I'p and Cheer." "Slie Learned Ahmit
Sailors," "365 Nights in Hollywood," Fox. In 1935:
"Spring Tonic," Fox; "Music is Magic." 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "The Singing Kid," "Sons o' Guns."
WB.
MITCHELL, GENEVA: Actress, b. Medarysvllle, Ind..
February 3. 1008; e. in Chiiago; h. 5 feet ."> inches: w.
117 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes; hy. tennis, riding
and swimming. Nine years was on the legitimate stage.
Five years with Zlegfeld as a specialty dancer; ingenue
lead In "Sally," Lead opposite Leon Errol In "Louie
14th." Entered pictures In 1929. Pictures include:
"Her Wedding Night." part of Gloria; "The Doctor's
Wife." "Safety In Numbers," "No Limit" and "Son
Df the Gods (1930), First National. In 1933: "The
World Gone Mad," Majestic; "Morning Glory," Radio;
"Only Yesterday." Universal: "Above the Clouds." Co
lumbia. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne." "Springtime for
Henry," Fox; "Born to Be Bad." United Artists-20th
rentury. In 1935: "Behind the Evidence," "Death Flies
East." "Party Wire." "Air Fury" and "Fighting Sha-
■lows." Columbia: "Nisht Life of the Gods," Universal.
In 19n6: "Lawless Riders," Columbia.
MITCHELL, GORDON S.: b. Los Angeles. Cal.. March
1, 1908; h. 5 feet, 11 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 175 pounds; hy. writing technical articles; p. Maude
S. and Chester A. Mitchell, non-professionals; e. Holly-
wood high school. University of California at Los Angeles,
then California- Institute of Technology, Pasadena. Cal.
(electrical engineer). Engineer, Bureau of Power and
Light, of the City of Los Angeles; instructor, mathematics
and English. Ward Schools, Glendale, Cal.; two years,
sound department. Universal Pictures Corp. ; half year,
sound department. Tiffany Studios; four years with Acad-
emy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; now manager
of Technical Bureau and Research Council of Academy.
MITCHELL, GRANT: Actor, b. Columbus, Ohio, June
17, 1874; h. 5 feet 9 inches; reddish hair and brown
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Gen. John Grant Mitchell: e.
Yale, post graduate at Harvard Law. Twenty-five years
stage activity, ten years on Broadway, appearing in
such plays as "It Pays to Advertise," "The Tailor Made
Man," "The Champion," "The Hero," "One of the
Family," "The Whole Town's Talking," "The Baby
Cyclone" and many others. Screen career: "M.A.R.S."
Teleview: short comedy for De Forrest Phonofllm; charac-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
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h. - - - height
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ter of Barber John In "Man to Man" for Warner Bros.
In 1933: "Central Airport," "Lilly Turner," "Heroes
for Sale," First National; "I Love That Man," Para-
mount; "Tomorrow at Seven." RKO: "Dinner at Eight."
"The Stranger's Return," "Dancing Lady," MGM;
"Saturday's .Millions," "King for A Night," Universal;
"Wild Btys of the Road," "Convention City," First Na-
tional; "Shadows of Sing Sing." Columbia. In 1931:
"The Poor Rich." Universal; "The Show-Off," MGM:
"We're Rich Again." "The Gridiron Flash," RKO;
'Twenty Million Sweethearts," First National; "The
Secret Bride," Warner. In 1935: "One More Spring,"
Fox; "Traveling Saleslady." "Gold Diggers of 1935,"
First National: "Straight from the Heart," Universal;
"Men Without Names." Paramount; "Broadway Gondolier,"
"A Midsummer Night's Dream." Warner; "In Person,"
"Seven Keys to Baldpate." RKO: "It's In the Air."
MGM. In 1936: "Next Time We Love." Universal; "The
Garden Murder Case." "Moonlight Murder." "Piccadilly
Jim " "The Devil Is a Sissy." MGM; "Her Master's
Voice." "Mv American Wife," Paramount; "The Ex-
Mrs. Bradford." RKO-Radlo; "Parole," U.
MITCHELL, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pictur*
Almanac.)
MITCHELL, IRVING: (See 1936-37 Motion Picturi
Almanac.)
MITCHELL. LANGDON: Playwright. Play, "Becky
Sharp," filmed in 1935, RKO-Ploneer.
MITCHELL, LEBBEUS H.: On editorial staff of Film
Daily. New York City; I), near Judsonla. Ark.; p. Alpheus
B. and Martha F. : e. high school and I'niversity of Iowa ;
m. Muriel J. Moscrip and has two children. Reporter
Republican. Cedar Rapids. Iowa: telegraph editor, assis-
tant city editor, dramatic editor and critic, the Post. Kan-
sas City. Mo. : assistant dramatic editor and critic on he
Morning World. New York City: rewrite on the New York
Telegram : cony reader on the New York Globe. General
press representative for Wlnthrnp Ames, and for Guthrie
McClintic: on publicity staffs of Goldwyn, First National
and Warner. Author of "The Parachute Murder." "The
Murder of the Resurrected Man," "The Circus Comes to
Town." "Here, Tricks, Here." "One Boy Too Many,"
'Bobby in Search of a Birthday."
MITCHELL. NORMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MITCHELL, OSWALD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MITCHELL. PELL: Real Art Studios, Suite 303. IROl
Wilcox Ave.. Hollywood, b. Fulton. Ky., Dec. 12. 1878;
married; e. Vanderbilt University. Heidelburg. Advertising
agency. New York. Pathe News, 1912-13. Mutual Weekly
(Gaumont Company). 1914-19. Organized Fox News.
August. 1919: first Issue. October 14, 1919. Organized
World News, Inc., 1921. With Darmour Productions since
1927. In 1934 joined Paramount. 1937-38 Real-Art
Studios.
MITCHELL, LIEUT.-COLONEL RALPH J.: Technical
advisor. In 1935- "Devil Dogs of the Air," Warner.
MITCHELL, R. FAWN: Manager, Technical Service
and Standard Clnemachinery Division, Bell & Howell Co.,
Chicago, 111. ; b. Adelaide, South Australia, April 27,
1898; married; e. St. Peter's College; School of Mines of
Adelaide University, Electrical Engineering. Municipal
Tramways Trust, Adelaide, 5 years; Hydro Commission,
Tasmania, 2 years. General field and studio work in
Tasmania, British Columbia and United States, 2 years.
Sales department, Bell & Howell, Chicago, 2 years;
service manager, 2 years. Manager, technical service and
standard cine-machinery division. Bell & Howell Co.,
Chicago. 111., since 1929.
MITCHELL, SIDNEY D.: Composer. In 1936: col-
laborated en songs. "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,"
Paramount: lyrics. "Laughing Irish Eyes." "Follow Your
Heart," Republic; "Captain January," "Sing, Baby,
Sing," "Pigskin Parade," "One in a Million," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
MITCHELL. THOMAS: Actor, Playwright. Director and
Producer, b. Elizabeth. N. Y., In 1895; married and has
a daughter. Started career as a newspaper reporter.
Appeared in. wrote and directed many plays. With Para-
mount. In 1930: collaborated on story "Little Accident,"
U. In 1H34 collaborated on screen play of "All of Me,"
Paramount: also dialogue director for same picture. In
1936: appeared in "Craig's Wife." "Adventure in Man-
hattan," "Theodora Goes Wild." Columbia. In 1937:
"Man of the People," MGM: "When You're in Love,"
"The Lost Horizon." "I Promise to Pay," Columbia.
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MITCHELL, WESLEY CLAIR: Economist, b. Hush
ville. 111.. Aua. 5, 1874; m. Lucy Spiague, May 8, 1912;
four children; p. John Wesley and Lucy Medora (Mc-
Clellan) Mitchell; e. A.B.. Ph.D., Chicago; attended
universities of Halle and Vienna. Instructor, assistant
professor, professor and lecturer. Clubs: Century, Wood-
way Country (Connecticut), Faculty (Berkeley), Cosmos
(Washington, D. C). Author of numerous books on eco-
nomics. Was a member of Motion Picture Research Coun-
cil. Address: IGl W. 12lh Street, New York.
MITTELHOLZER, WALTER: In 1935: chief expedition
pilot. "Wing Over Ethiopia," topical travelogue, Para-
mount.
MIX, ART: In 1933 appeared in "Sagebush Trail.'
.Monogram. In 1931: "The Fighting Ranger," Columbia.
In 193.'5: "Powder Smoke Range," RKO.
MIX, RUTH: Aolress. In 193G: "Riding Avenger."
GN.
MIX, TOM: Actor, r. n. Thomas Edwin Mix; b. El
Paso, Tex., January 6, 1880; h. 6 feet; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Elizabeth Smith and E. E.
Mix; married; hy. aviation and outdoor sports. Stage
experience gathered on vaudeville tour in 1928. Has
appeared in a great many pictures, among them, "The
Drifter," "King Cowboy," "The Dude Ranch," "Out-
lawed" and "Son of the Golden West"; "The Big Dia-
mond Robbery," Radio. Joined Sells Floto circus. (1932)
"Flaming Guns," "The Fourth Horseman," "Hidden
Gold," "My Pal, the King," "Texas Bad Man," all
Universal; (1933) "The Terror Trail," "Bustler's Bound-
up," Universal.
MIYAKAWA, RIKI: Actor, r.n. Shinichiro Miyakawa.
I). Seattle. Nov. 29, 1910; h. 5 ft.. 4 in.; w. 129 pounds; h.
music, sports; e. high school. Was a singer. Joined PCL
in 1935. Films include "Sumire Musume," "Akireta
Renju."
MOBIS, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MOCHRIE, ROBERT: Salesman. United Artists. b.
.New York City. May 24, 1893: married; e. graduated
from Cornell University. U. S. Army; U. S. Steel Corp.
Salesman, P. D. C, Cleveland, Ohio; branch manager,
P. D. C, Pathe. Albany, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Branch manager, Warner Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.
MOCKRIDGE, CYRIL J.: Music adaptation. In 1935:
"The Little Colonel." "Under the Pampas Moon," Fox;
musical arrangement, "The Littlest Rebel," 20th Cent-Fox.
In 193K: "The Poor Little Rich Girl," 20th Century-Fox.
MODES, ALICE E. : Reporter, Press-Herald, Portland.
Maine, b. Leeds, England, Dec. 25, 1904 ; p. Harry and
Florence Modes; e. high school. Has written one volume
of poetry.
MODISETTE, HARRY E.: Former editor, ro-founder.
Hollywood Screen World; b. Bowling Green, Ohio; p.
Charles and Laura Modisette, of San Bernardino. Cal. ;
e. Bowling Green high school, Davis Business College,
Toledo; Bowling Green State Normal College, Ohio State
University at Columbus, Ohio; Wesleyan University at
Delaware, Ohio. He served in the World War as a ser-
geant of Infantry, Camp Sherman, Chillocothe, Ohio. Lodge
afflliations are as follows: Masons, Knights of Pythias,
233 Club, Hollywood, and the American Legion. Newspaper
experience with the Wood County Democrat, and the
Daily Sentinel-Tribune of Bowling Green, Ohio; the River-
side Morning Enterprise of Riverside, Cal.,; the Santa
Monica Evening Outlook, of Santa Monica, Cal., of which
he was city editor and managing editor; then with the
Hollywood News at Hollywood, Cal., as editor and man-
aging editor. He was editor, co-founder of Hollywood
Daily Screen World.
MODOT, GASTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MOE, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MOELLER, PHILIP: Director, b. New York City; e.
public schools, and B.A. and M.A., Columbia University.
First was a stage director, directing plays Including
"Strange Interlude," "Mourning Becomes Electra," "Ah.
Wilderness." "Days Without End." all Theatre Guild pro-
ductions, and manv other earlier Guild plays. Has written
18 plays. In 1934: directed "The Age of Innocence."
HKO. In 193.-): "Break of Hearts," RKO.
MOESER, GEORGE H.: Sales manager. b. New
York. Salesman, MGM, Cincinnati. St. Louis and
Albany, 3H years. Salesman and special representative
for Universal, Buffalo, 2?4 years. Manager and special
representative for United Artists, Bulfaio and New York,
4% years. Salesman for Warner Bros., Cleveland, Ohio,
10 months. Manager for World Wide, Buffalo. N. Y..
10 months. Manager for Principal. Buffaln. N. Y., one
year. Manager for Hollywood Pictures. Buffalo, N. Y.,
l]& years. Manager. F. C. Pictures, Buffalo. N. \'.,
I'/i years.
MOFFATT, GRAHAM: Actor. In 1936: "Where
There's a Will," GB.
MOFFETT, FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MOFFITT, JAMES: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "Three On a Bench," MGM.
MOFFITT, JEFF: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
ilory. "Bonnie Scotland," "Three Qn a Bench," MGM.
In 193U: collaborated on screen play "Kelly the Second,"
.MGM.
MOFFIT, JOHN C. : Playwright, b. May 8, 1901. Col-
laborated on screen plays "Rhythm on the Range," "Mur-
der With Pictures," "Double or Nothing," "Mountain
.Music," and "Night Key": story "Exclusive," Para.; "Cen-
tral Airport," WB. Dramatized "It Can't Happen Here,"
with Sinclair Lewis for Federal Theatres. Was motion
picture editor and critic of Kansas City Star and Times.
.\uthor of "Unreeling History." motion picture rotogravure
feature released throjigh Bell Syndicate, While on Star
was sent around world to write travel articles and study
motion picture conditions; visited 38 countries. Was
regular contributor to Era. London. Was reporter on
New York Sun. Author of many plays performed by Little
Theatre groups. Member of Del Mar Club, and the
University Club.
MOG. ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MOHR, HAL: Cameraman, b. San Francisco, Cal., Aug-
ust 2, 1894; h. 6 feet 2 inches; dark brown hair and
hazel eyes; w. 205 pounds; p. Rosalie Renargue and
Michael Mohr, non -professionals; e. Polytechnic high school
of San Francisco; m, Evelyn Yenable, professional: hy
photography, radio and aviation. Cameraman on "Glorious
Betsy," "Old San Francisco," Noah's Ark," "Jazz Singer,"
Warning," "Erik the Great," "Broadway," "Wedding
March," "Third Degree," "Million Bid," "Tenderloin,"
"Heart of Maryland," "The Girl from Chicago," "Mar-
riage Clause," "Sparrows," "Little Annie Rooney," "Van-
ity's Price," "Playing With Souls," and "The Monster"
(1929), "Noah's Ark," "Last Warning" and "Broadway."
In 1933: "Warrior's Husband," "I Loved You Wednesday,"
"The Devil's In Love," Fox; collaborated on "The Worst
Woman in Paris," "As Husbands Go." Fox. In 1934:
"Carolina," "David Harum." "Change of Heart," "The
I'oiinty Chairman," Fox. In 1935: "Under Pressure,"
Fox; "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Warner; collaborated
on photography, "Captain Blood," FN. In 1936: "The
Walking Dead," "Green Pastures," WB; "Bullets or
Ballots," FN; "Ladies in Love," 20th Cent. -Fox. Won
the 1935 Academy Award for best cinematography on "A
Midsummer Night's Dream."
MOISE, NINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MOJICA, DON JOSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.VIniaiiac. )
MOLANDER, GUSTAF: Director. In 1935: "One
Night," "Swedenhielms," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
MOLASSES anti JANUARY: Comedians. In 1935 ap-
peared in "Mississippi," Paramount; short product. Para-
mount. On radio, "Maxwell House Showboat" Hour.
MOLE, PETER: President and General Manager, Mole-
Richardson, Inc., 941 N. Sycamore Ave.. Hollywood. Cal.;
b. Italy, November 10, 1891; married; e. Bryant & Stratton
College. Butt'alo. N.Y. ; Union College. Schenectady, N.Y..
electrical engineer. With General Electric Company. Sche-
nectady. N. Y. For 10 years designing engineer and re-
sponsible for the design of high intensity projection and
studio lamps. With old Gold^vyn Company, Culver City,
Cal.. 1923; general manager, Creco, Inc., 1924-27. Or-
ganized Mole-Richardson, Inc., latter part of 1927, which
firm was responsible for the development of incandescent
lighting for motion picture productions; also a great many
devices of electrical and mechanical nature, which are now
used as standard equipment in motion picture production
studios.
MOLHO. ISAAC R.: Proprietor and distributor for
Middle East (Palestine, Rvria. Irao. Iran and Egypt)
-N'oga Film. b. 1894. Speaks eight languages. Since 1920
a^cnt of Ste des Etablissements Gaumont from France for
Palestine & Syria. In 1925 agent of MGM. 1929-35
general manager MGM. Jerusalem. Present position since
1936,
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JULIUS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MOLLISON, CLIFFORD: Actor. b. London. Kng.,
March 28, 1897; h. 5 feet 9 inches; fair hair. On Lon-
don stage since 1913, except for war years, and touring,
chiefly in musical comedies. In many straight plays; to
musical comedy in 1925. On screen in films including
"Almost a Honeymoon," B.I.P. ; "Lucky Number," Gains-
borough; "Meet My Sister," "Southern Maid," "Free-
dom of the Seas," "Give Her a Ring," "Mister Cinders."
"Radio Parade of 1935," all B.I.P.
MOLLISON, HENRY: Actor. English stage player,
who has appeared in the following British talkers: "Third
Time Lucky" (1931), Gainsborough; "The Face at the
Window," "Letting in the Sunshine" (1932), HIP; "Out
of the Past." In 1935: "McClusky the Sea Kover" and
"Elizabeth of England," BIP; "Manhattan Moon," Uni-
versal. In 1936: "The Lone Wolf Returns," "The Music
Goes 'Round," "Devil's Squadron." "They Met In a
Taxi," "Trapped Bv Television," "Secret Patrol."
"Shakedown." Columbia. In 1937: "Find the Witness,"
Columbia.
MOLLISON, CAPTAIN JAMES A.: British Flier.
Appeared with Amy .Tohnson. then his wife and also a
famous pilot, in "Dual Control," short for World Wide.
MOLNAR. FERENC: Playwright. b. Budaoest. .Tan
12, 1878; e. preparatory schools and Royal College of
Sciences in Budapest, studying criminal law. Was news-
paper writer, then turned to fiction. Plays include "The
Devil." "Liliom," "The Swan." "The Guardsman." played
on stage and screen by Alfred Lunt and Lynne Fontanne.
"The Play's the Thing," "Mina." "The Good Fairy."
filmed by Universal, and a collection of short plays. Books
include "Prisoners," "Husbands and Lovers." "Eve and
the Derelict Boat." "The Paul Street Boys." screened by
Columbia in 1934 as "No Greater Glory." In 1935: French
version of "Liliom," Fox-Erich Pommer.
MOLNAR,
Almanac.)
MOLSEED, REGINA: Secretary of Omaha Film Board
of Trade, b. South Dakota. Contract clerk, booker. Uni-
versal Film Exchange, Omaha. Secretary of Omaha Film
Board of Trade.
MOLYNEUX, CAPT.r Costumes. In 1936: "Doomed
Cargo." GB.
MOM, ARTURO: Writer and director, b. La Plata,
B. A., Argentina, Dec. 2, 1894; dark hair and brown
eyes; p. non-professionals; e. University, Ph.D.; chief
hobby is cooking. Literature and newspaperman. Pub-
lished four books, of which "Cock of the Walk" was
filmed by James Cruze, released in 1929 as "Happines?
Insurance," and Sono Art bought "El Vengador" and
made into Spanish picture. In 1928 was sent to United
States by Argentine Government to study application of
film publicity in industries and commerce. In 1929 was
in United States. France and Germany as correspondent
for La Nacion. Argentine newspaper. In 1930 was invited
by Soviet to witness development of Russian films, an''
sent again to U. S. by La Nacion. In 1934 was sent to
U. S. by evening newspaper Critica. In 1931 produced
"La via de oro," all-talking picture, in Argentina. In
1935 exhibited "Monte Criollo," written and directed by
him.
MONAHAN. DICKIE: Actor. In 1937: Warner short
product.
MONAHAN, KASPAR: Pen name, KAP. drama editor.
Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh. Pa.; b. Louisville, Ky., May
26. 1899; p. Anna P. Monahan; e. University of Colorado;
married. Worked for United Press, Denver branch, and
Denver Express, Denver Evening News, Rocky Mountain
News, Denver Post, drama editor and feature writer on all
four. Reporter for Pueblo Chieftain, Pueblo, Col.
MONCURE, R. C. L. : Member of Division of Motion
Picture Censorship of the State of Virginia, since the
creation of that division in 1922; lives at 2809 Hawthorne
Avenue, Richmond. Va. ; has served his terms as director
of the division, which office rotates every two years, b.
Stafford County, Va.. Feb. 5, 1872; p. Thos. Jefferson and
Margaret Elizabeth Moncure; e. Locustdale Academy. Wil-
liam and Mary College; Law at University of Richmond;
married and has two children. In pickle business for a
number of years. Served Virginia in legislature and senate.
Collector of internal revenue under President Wilson. Owns
a large farm and raises grade Guernsey cattle. Was mem-
ber Board of Fisheries under Governor E. Lee Trinkle.
Clubs: Westmoreland, Shriners and Scottish Rites Mason,
and Delta Theta Phi (Law). Was brought up in the
Episcopal Church.
MONDI, BRUNO: Cameraman. Germany, b. Schwetz,
West Prussia. Sept. 30, 1903; e. parish school; married.
From end of 1917 to beginning of 1921. Deutsche Bloskop,
Neubabelsberg; from 1921-1924 assistant to cameraman
and photographer; from 1924-1927. second cameraman,
since 1927 first cameraman with different production com-
panies. Worked for Pathe Nathan. Paris; B. I. P.. Lon-
don; Budapest Universal Pictures; Sascha Studios. Vienna.
Talking pictures include "Ich Kenn Dich Nicht Und
Liebe Dich." "Ziegeunerblut." "Da Stlmmt Was Nicht,"
'Vetter aus Dingsda." "Jungfrau Gegen Monch."
'Frischer Wind aus Kanada." "Hohe Schule," "Gruss
und Kuss Veroklka," "Salon Dora Green," and others.
MONER, ONOFRE: General manager of MGM,
Buenos Aires, b. Mallorca, Palmas, March 4, 1888; e.
liigh school graduate and university student; married. Was
pro-manager National City Bank of New York. (Buenos
Aires Branch.) Started as accountant for MGM in
Rosario office. Promoted to booker and then sales man-
ager and general manager of Argentine.
MONG, WILLIAM V.: Actor, b. Chambersburg, Pa.;
e. in Pennsylvania; h. 5 feet 10 inches; w. 145 pounds;
brown hair, brown eyes; m. Esme Warde and has one
child. Stage experience in dramatic roles, vaudeville and
comedies in New York. Chicago and Los Angeles. Made
his motion picture debut in 1910 in "The Connecticut
Yankee." Appeared in "Dollar Raise," "Thy Name Is
Woman," "Maker of Dreams," "Should a Girl Marry,"
"Dark Skies" and "Double Cross Roads," as Wellman In
"The Big Trail"; also, in 1929, in "The Haunted House,"
"House of Horror," "Seven Footprints to Satan." First
National; "Noah's Ark," Warner Bros. In 1933: "The
Mayor of Hell," "The Narrow Corner," Warner; "I
Loved a Woman," "Dark Hazard." First National. In
1934: "Massacre," First National: "Treasure Island."
MGM. In 1935: "The Hoosier Schoolmaster," Monogram;
"The Last Days of Pompeii," RKO; "Whispering Smith
Speaks." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate,"
RKO-Radio; "The Last of the Mohicans," UA.
MONKHOUSE, JOE: Actor. In 1936: "Land Without
Music," U.
MONNIER. JACKIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MONSKY, HENRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MONTAGNE, EDWARD J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
MONTAGU. IVOR: Director. In 1934 co-director of
"Wings Over Everest." GB; associate producer. "My Heart
Is Calling." "The Man Who Knew Too Much." "Thirty-
Nine Steps." "Passing of the Third Floor Back." "Secret
Agent." "Woman Alone." GB. In 1937: director. "De-
fense of Madrid," Progressive Film Institute.
MONTAGUE. A.: Sales Executive, b. Boston. Mass..
October 28, 1892: h. 5 feet 7% inches: brown hair and
hazel eyes; w. 150; married. Clubs: Masons^ City Club
of Boston. Fenlmore Club of Westchester. Vesper Country
Club. Bo.ston. Knickerbocker Yacht Club. Entered the
motion picture business in 1999. Owner of Certified
Screen Attractions Distributing Co.; part owner of Inde-
pendent Films, Inc., and was district manager for Colum-
bia Pictures. Now in charge of all sales.
MONTAGUE, EDWARD: Assistant director. In 1936:
"ilurder With Pictures," "And Sudden Death," Para-
mount.
MONTAGUE, MONTE: Actor. "Slim Fingers." "The
Body Punch." "King of the Rodeo," "The Tip Off."
"Courtin' Wild Cats" (1930), "Trigger Tricks" (1930).
Universal. In 1936: "Treachery Rides the Range."
"Song of the Saddle." WB. In 1937: "Four Days'
Wonder," U.
MONTAGUE. WILLIAM P. JR.: Assignment Editor,
Paramount News. W'ith Paramount for ten years, e.
Columbia School of Journalism. Married and has three
children. Formerly with newspapers and still pictures.
MONTALVAN, CELIA: Actress. In 1936: "The Loves
of Toni," Metropolls-Tapernaux.
MON'''ANA, BULL: Actor, r. n. Lugia Montagna; b.
Vogllera, Italy, May 16, 1887; h. 5 feet 8 inches; black
hair and dark eyes; w. 200 pounds; married; hy. fighting.
wrestling, boxing and fisticuffs. No stage experience.
Entered films in 1918. Among bib pictures: "How to
Handle Women" and "Good Morning, Judge." In 1935:
Educational short product.
MONTE, CHARLOTTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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MONTENEGRO, CONCHITA: Actress, b. San Sebastian,
Nonhern Spain. September 11, m2: h- 5 feet 3 Inches;
brown hair and brown eyes; w. 118 P0""d3: e. San Sabas-
tlan schools and in a F^nch convent at Madrid Spata
not married: hy. outdoor sports. Appeared In Strangers
Mav Kiss " and "Never the Twain Shall Meet, for
MGM Signed a Fox contract in June. 1931, and ap-
peared in ''Paid to Love- (Spanish version , "The Cisco
Kid " "The Gay Caballero." In 1933: ' Laughing at
Life," Mascot. In 1934: "Handy Andy." "Hell in the
Heavens," Fox.
MONTENEGRO, ROBERTO: Art Supervisor, Clnemato-
grafica Latino Americana. S. A. (CLASA). b. Guadala-
jara. Jalisco. Mexico. Feb. 19. 18S7; p. Mexican: e. Liceo
de Varones de Guadalajara: School of Fine Arts, Mexico
City; CoUarosl Academy. Paris, France. Was Interested In
painting. Studied motion picture work under Serge M.
Eisenstein. "Taxco." "Tehuantepec." travel and docu-
mentary shorts produced under his direction. Supervised
art work. "Vamonos con Pancho Villa!" and bu Gran
Aventura." Cinematograflca Latino Americana, S. A.
(CLASA). 1936.
MONTGOMERY. DOUGLASS: Actor, r. n. Robert
Uoufjlas Montgomery: b. Los Angeles. October J9. I9us;
h. 5 feet 11% Inches; w. 176 pounds: p. L. S. Mont-
gomery and Chester Montgomery, non-professionals: hy.
theatre. Stage experience. Pictures include: Pald,_
"Five and Ten," "Waterloo Bridge," "A House Divided.
In 1933: "Little Women," Radio. In 1934: "Eight GlrU
in a Boat." Paramount. In 1934: "Little Man. What
Now?" Universal: "Music in the Air," Fox. In 19^5:
"The Mysterv of Edwin Drood." "Lady Tubbs. ' Universal;
"Harmony Lane," Mascot. In 1936: "Everything Is
Thunder." GB.
MONTGOMERY, EDNA: Actress. In 1937: "Orphan
of the Wilderness." British Empire Films.
MONTGOMERY. EDWARD: (See 19.36-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
MONTGOMERY, GOODEE: Actress, r. n. Virginia
Montgomery; b. St. Joseph, Mo.; h. 5 feet 3 inches;
w 100 pounds; blond hair, blue eyes; e. in a girls'
school at Decatur, 111., and finished under private tutors
in London, England. Stage experience in "Puzzles of
1925." "Good News," and others. Joined Fox in 1930.
In 1934: "Let's Talk It Over," Universal. In 1935:
"Stolen Harmony," Paramount. In 1937: "Beware of
Ladies," Republic.
MONTGOMERY, MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
MONTGOMERY, PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MONTGOMERY, ROBERT: Actor, r. n. Henry Mont-
gomery, Jr.; b. Beacon, N. Y., May 21, 1904; li. 6 feet 1
inch; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; e.
Pawling school. Pawling, N. Y. ; hy. tennis, golf, flying,
riding and fencing. Stage career: Played In "Dawn,"
"Mask," "Arlene O'Dare," "One of the Family," "Gar-
den of Eden," "Possession." Entered pictures In 1929
for MGM. Pictures Include: "College Days," Biff in
"So This Is College," Andy In "Untamed," Jack In
"Their Own Desire." Larry Mitchell In "On the Set,"
"Father's Day" (1929), "The Single Standard" (1929).
"The Divorcee" (1930), "Free and Easy" (1930), "Our
Blushing Brides" (1930), "Sins of the Children" ("Rich-
est Man in the World") (1930), MGM; William Foster
In "Three Live Ghosts" (1929), United Artists; "The
Big House"; (1931-32), "But the Flesh is Weak,"
"Lovers Courageous," "Private Lives," "Letty Lynton,"
"Faithless," "Blondle of the Follies," MGM; (1933),
"Tinfoil," "Hell Below," "Made on Broadway," "When
Ladles Meet," "Another Language," "Night Plight,"
"Fugitive Lovers," MG.M. In 1934: "The Mystery of
Mr. X," "Riptide," "Hide-Out," "Forsaking All Others."
MGM. In 1935: "Vanessa — Her Love Story." "No More
Ladies," MGM. In 1936: "Petticoat Fever," "Trouble
for Two," "Piccadilly Jim." MGM. In 1937: "The Last
of Mrs. Cheyney." "Night Must Fall." MGM; "Ever
Since Eve," WB.
MONTGOMERY and WHITTY: Players, dancers. In
1937: Universal short product.
MONTI, MILLY: Actress, b. Milan. Italy; e. Convent
of the Sisters of the Castle. Sang on stage and in
foreign films. Appeared in Rainbow Room. New York.
Pictures include "Wonderbar." Under contract to Para-
mount.
MONTSE, NURI: Actress, r. n. Montserrat Julia
Luquet; b. Buenos Aires, B. A., Argentina, Dec. 25.
Mon — Moo
1919: blond hair and light brown eyes; p. non-profes-
sionals; e. high school, specialized in music: hy. dolls.
Started in theatre in 1934. In 1935 appeared in film
Lompaneros," Tempo Company and others.
MOODY, CLARENCE L. : Motion picture editor. Eve-
ning Gazette, Worcester. Mass. ; b. Maiden, Mass.,
June 10, 1895; p. Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Moody; e.
Traip Academy. Kittery, Me., 1913; married. Formerly on
Portsmouth, N. H. Herald, Flushing, N. Y. Journal,
Manchester, N. H. Union Leader, Hartford, Conn. Post.
Brockton, Mass. Times, Lynn, Mass. Telegram-News,
Quincy, Mass. Patriot Ledger, Camden. N. J. Courier-
Post and Portland, Me., News.
MOONEY, MARTIN: Writer, b. New York City, April
17, 1896; h. 5 feet 8% inches: blue eyes and black hair:
w. 160 pounds : e. public schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn
and New Jersey, and a Brooklyn university; married. Did
newspaper work. New York. Press agent for Erlanger,
Dillingham and Ziegfeld. .John Golden (8 years). Ghost-
writing of stories, plays, books, political speeches and after-
dinner addresses. After short screen career went back to
nevspaper work. Imprisoned and fined for refusing to give
source of information for series of articles on gambling
racket. New York American. Wrote plays "The Town's
Woman," "Sisters of the Chorus." "The Ghost Writer."
Original stories: "Special Agent." filmed in 1935 by
Warner, "Exclusive Story." filmed in 1936 by MGM.
"Bullets or Ballots." filmed in 1936 by Warner. "Crime.
Incorporated." "The Fence.' "High Gear." "Lobbyist,"
"Manpower." "Police Escort." Wrote screen plays,
"Parole," "Crime Reporter," "The Making of O'Malley,"
"Murder in Massachusetts." Two plays in preparation.
"The Gray Zone." "Last Pages." "The Great O'Malley."
WB. Was writer for Universal. Warner Bros, and Samuel
Goldwyn Productions; collaborated on screen play "Missing
Girls," Chesterfield.
MOONEY, MILTON A.: Branch Manager, Warner Bros.
Pictures, Inc.; b. Cleveland, Ohio. June 3, 1898; married;
e. Baldwin Wallace College. Worked for Fo:? during
summer vacation as Inspector, poster clerk, shipper and
hooker: booked at Paramount. Started with First National
Pictures, 1919. as booker; salesman, 1922; office manager
1926. With First National until they joined with Warner
later became manager of Warner Bros.
MOONEY, PAUL C: General sales manager. British
and Dominions Film Corporation. Ltd. ; b. Cleveland.
Ohio; e. Cleveland: married. Reporter, editor, ad-
vance agent, manager road attractions. Director of pub-
licity and manager of parks, carnivals, theatres. Branch
manager. Cleveland, district manager. Central States and
Pacific Coast, for Fox Film Corporation. Cleneral sales
manager, general manager, Louis B. Mayer Productions,
Inc. Vice-president and director of Sales Producers Dis-
tributing Corporation. Producer of stage plays.
MOONEY, PAUL C. JR.: Editorial staff. Motion
Picture Herald. b. Council Bluffs. Iowa. January 13.
1010: e. La Salle Military Academy. Oakdale. Long
Island: was assistant to the professor of military science
.ipd tactics. La Salle Military Academy. 1930-1933; 2nd
Lieutenant. Officers' Reserve Corps. Joined Quigley Pub-
lishing Company in 1934.
MOORE. ALEX S. : Theatre Operator. Has been an
exhibitor for 21 years. His theatres are the Hilltop and
Capitol. Pittsburgh. Member. MPTO Western Pennsyl-
vania, affiliate of .Allied States.
MOORE, B. F. "DINTY": Managing director of New
Vork and Brooklyn Strands: b. Ashmore, 111., Aug. 23, 1898;
e. high school, two years. Chicago University; married.
Did newspaper work; advertising and special promotion
departments. Manager. Murray Theatre, Richmond. Ind. '
manager. Orpheum Theatre. Champaign, 111. ; Palace,
Soutli Bend; Grand, Evansville. Ind. City manager,
Springfield, 111. ; city manager, Columbus, Ohio. RKO
Warner Brothers Ohio Zone. Publicity and co-manager of
"Red" Grange national football tour. Owner, Orpheum
Theatre. East St. Louis. 111. District manager. McNevin
Pyle Circuit-Special, Ohio. Zone exploiter. Warner
Brothers; city manager, Warner, then to New York.
MOORE, CARLYLE, JR.: Actor, b. New York City;
li. 5 feet, 10 inches; dark hair and brown eyes; w. 160
pounds: p. Carlyle Moore, playwright; e. high school. New
York City, Princeton University; hy. wood carving. Acted
before he was 16; did art work while in school. In Cali-
fornia, played in stock companies in Pasadena and other
coast cities. Played "Jonesy" on Hollywood stage, then
toured with Pauline Frederick. Appeared on screen in
"High School Girl" and "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round."
also in 1934 in "Tomorrow's Children," Brian Foy Pro-
ductions. In 1935: "Shipmates Forever," FN, In 1936:
"Ceiling Zero," "Road Gang," FN; "Treachery Bides the
Range," "Two Against the World," "The Case of the
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Velvet Claws," "Bengal Tiger," "China Clipper," "The
Case of the Black Cat," "Fugitive In the Sky," WB. In
1937: "Midnight Court," WB.
MOORE, CHARLES:
Almanac.)
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CLEVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MOORE.
Almanac.)
MOORE. COLLEEN: Actress, r. n. Kathleen Morrison;
b. Port Huron, Mich., August 19, 1902; h. 5 feet 3
inches; reddish brown hair and brown eyes; w. 105
pounds; p. Agnes Kelly and Charles Runnels Morrison,
non-professionals; e. Holy Name Convent. Tampa. Fla.,
and Detroit Conservatory of Music; no stage training; dlv.
.Iiihn McCormick. div. Alhfit Paikff Scott. 1935; m. Homer
Hiirgravo May l!l, ID.'j"; hy. her doll house, for which
she gathers furnishings from all corners of the earth,
and has recently taken up photography. Entered pictures
in 1917 with a six months' contract with the old GrifBth
Fine Arts Company. Her first picture was opposite
Robert Harron in "The Bad Boy." "Flaming Youth" estab-
lished her as Individual star. Among her other pictures
are "Little Orphan Annie" as Annie for Sellg In 1919;
"So Long Letty" for Christie In 1919; "Dlnty" for Nellan-
First National in 1920; "Come On Over" and the "Wall
Flower" for Goldwyn in 1921-22: and for First National
"Slippy McOee," 1921; "The Huntress." 1922; "Flaming
Youth." "Painted People" and "The Perfect Flapper" in
1923; "Flirting With Love." "So Big." "Sally" and
"The Desert Flower." in 1924: "We Moderns," "Irene,"
"Ella Cinders" and "It Must Be Love" in 1925; "Twln-
kletoes" and "Orchids and Ermine" in in2(i; "Nauehtv
But Nice." "Her Wild Oat" and "Lilac Time" in 1927;
and "Happiness Ahead," "Oh Kay," "Synthetic Sin"
and "That's a Bad Girl" in 1928: (1929). "Smiling Irish
Eyes," "Why Be Good," "Footlights and Fools." First
National. Signed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract. To Pox
late In 1932. In 1933: "The Power and the Glory." Fox.
In 1933, starred In "Social Register," directed by Mar-
shall Nellan, at Eastern Service Studio, for Columbia
release. In 1934: "Success At Any Price," RKO ; "The
Scarlet Letter." Majestic. 1935-36: toured country exhibit-
ing elaborated dollhouse she had made over period of
several years, proceeds going to charity.
MOORE. DANIEL: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"The Last of the Mohicans," UA.
MOORE, DENNIE: Actress, r. n. Florence Moore,
h. 5 feet 5 inches: red-gold hair and dark gray eyes;
w. 113 pounds; p. Scotch-Irish; e. Sacred Heart Academy
in New York City. Went into the "Follies." Appeared
in plays including "Trial of Mary Dugan." "Torch Song."
"Twentieth Century." "Pursuit of Happiness," "Say
Wlipn," and "Three Men on a Horse." On screen In 1936:
"Sylvia Scarlett." RKO; "Meet Nero Wolfe," Columbia.
MOORE, DENNIS: Actor. In 1936: "Down the Stretch,"
"China Clinper," "Sing Me a Love Song," "Here Comes
Carter." WB.
MOORE, DICKIE: Actor, b. Los Angeles, September
12. 1925: h. 44 inches; blond hair and brown eyes; w.
45 pounds. Began his picture career when only 11
months old. appearing with John Barrymore In "The
Beloved Rogue." Since then in "Son of the Gods."
"Let Us Be Gay." "Object Alimony," "Aloha." "Pas-
sion Flower," "Seed," "And God Smiled," "Squaw
Man." "Three Who Loved." "The Star Witness," "Hus-
band's Holiday." "Manhattan Parade," "The Expert."
"So Big," "Disorderly Conduct." "Winner Take All."
"Blonde Venus." "Nn Greater Love," "A Man's Castle "
Columbia: (1933). "Oliver Twist," Monogram: "Gabriel
Over the White House." MGM: "Cradle Song." Para-
mount: "Gallant Lady," United Arflsts-20th Century. In
19.^4: "This Side of Heaven." MGM: "Unper World."
Warner; "In I>ove With Life." Chesterfield: "Little
Men." Mascot. In 1935: "The World Accuses," Chester-
field: "Peter Ibhetson," "So Red the Rose." Paramount.
In 1936: "The Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "Timothy's
Quest," Paramount.
MOORE. DOROTHY: Actress, b. Mattoon, 111.. Jan.
12. 1919; e. Manuel Arts high school and Ben Bard's
Dramatic School; hy. perspective drawing and collecting
pictures of home interiors: h. 5 ft. 3% In.: w. 116 lbs.:
brown hair and blue eyes. Signed by BKO-Radio.
MOORE, EVA: Actres3. r. n. Eva Moore Esmond; b.
Brighton. Sussex. England; h. 5 ft. 4% in.; w. 140
pounds; brown hair and gray-blue eyes: liy. gardening
and motoring. Played all leading London theatres and
managed own company. Filmed in Hollywood In 1932:
"Old Dark House" (Universal) and "The Flesh is Weak"
(MGM) British films include Gaumont's "I Was a
Spy," "Just Smith." "Jew Suss." "Cup of Kindness,"
"Little Stranger"; Warner's "Blind Justice"; Twicken-
ham's "Annie Leave the Room," "Vintage Wine."
MOORE, GRACE: Opera and Screen Singer, r.n. Grace
Moore Parera ; b. Jellico, Tenn., December 5. 1901: h. 5
feet 4%; w. 130; blue eyes, golden hair, e public schools In
home town and Ward Belmont College, Nashville. Tenn ;
m. Valentin Parera. Made first public appearance at
National Theatre in Washington, sharing program with
Martinelli. First important stage role was "Up in the
Clouds," light operetta. Studied voice with Maraflotl and
appeared at same time in the "Music Box Revue" in
1923-24-25. Also appeared in "Hitchy Koo," and other
light musical roles as well as on concert platform. In
1928 made debut at Metropolitan as Mlml In "La Boheme."
During next two years appeared as Juliette In "Romeo and
Juliet." Marguerite in "Faust." and "Manon." On
screen: "A Lady's Morals," "New Moon," MGM. In
1933. on stage, "The Dubarry." In 1934: "One Night of
Love." Columbia. In 1935: Awarded gold medal by
Society of Arts and Sciences for "distinctive service in
the arts, especially for conspicuous achievement In raising
the standard of cinema entertainment" through the picture
"One Night of Love." Appeared in "Love Me Forever."
Columbia (1935.) In 1936: "The King Steps Out," Col,
In 1937; "When You're in Love," "Sound of Tour
Voice," Columbia.
MOORE. KATHERINE LESLIE: Writer. In 1936:
collaborated on story "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
MOORE, LILLIAN- Actress, b. Port Worth, Texas,
April 2. 1916: h. 5 feet; w. 102 pounds; gray eyes,
brown hair. Appeared on local stage as toe dancer; also
rode in horse shows and her horse won a blue ribbon
at one of the state fairs. Under contract to Hal Roach
studios.
MOORE, MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MOORE, MATT: Actor. D. County Meath, Ireland,
January 8, 1888; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; auburn hair and
oruwu eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Toledo, Ohio; hy. tennis and
golf. Has appeared in the following screen productions:
"Traffic in Souls," "Pride of Clan," "His Jazz Bride,"
"The First Year," "Cave Man," "Three Weeks In Paris,"
"Early to Wed," "Mystery Club," "Summer Bachelors,"
"Married Alive," "Tillle the Toller." "Dry Martini."
"Beware of Blondes," "Phylis of the Follies." "Coquette"
and "Side Street," "King of Kings" (1929), Pathe;
"Call of the West" (1930), Columbia; "Cock of the
Air," "Rain," United Artists. In 1933: "The Deluge,"
Radio. In 1934: "AH Men Are Enemies," "Such Women
.\re Dangerous," Fox. In 1936: "Absolute Quiet," MGM.
MOORE, OWEN: b. County Meath, Ireland, December
12, 1886; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; black hair and brown
eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. at Toledo, Ohio; m. Kathryn
Perry, professional; hy. golf. Stage experience: played
juvenile roles in stock. Screen activity began In
1910 with the Reliance-Majestic. Has appeared In the
following productions: "Crimson Gardenia," "Code of the
West," "The Silent Partner." "A Girl Like That." "A
ronev Island Princess," "Piccadilly Jim," "Little Boy
Scout," "Money Talks," "The Black Bird," "Road to
Mandalay," "Red Mill," "Skyrocket." "Taxi Dancer,"
"Women Love Diamonds." "Becky," "Tea for Three,"
"The Actress," "High Voltage," "Stolen Love," "Hus-
bands for Rent," "Side Street," "The Poor Simp," "Mod-
ern Matrimony." "Chicken in the Case." "Love Is an
.\uful Thing," "Thundergate," "Reported Missing." "Her
Temporary Husband," "Torment," "Camllle of the Bar-
bary Coast," "False Pride," "East of Broadway," "Go
Straight." "The Parasite." "Married," "What a Widow"
(1930), United Artists; "Outside the Law," "Cannonball
Express," Sono Art-World Wide; (1933), "She Done Him
Wrong," Paramount.
MOORE, PAT: Aciur. In 1935: "The Crusades," Para-
mount.
MOORE, PAULINE LOVE: Actress, b. Philadelphia.
Pa., June 14, 1914; h. 5 feet 5% Inches; w. 115 pounds;
brown hair, gray eyes; e. grade and high schools In Har-
risburgh. Pa., and went to Darlington Seminary for two
years in West Chester. Pa. On stage in "Maryland. My
Maryland," Appeared In the Universal pictures, "Reck-
less Living," "Spirit of Notre Dame," and "Franken-
stein." In 1937: "Love Is News," 20th Century-Fox.
MOORE, TOM: Actor, b. County Meath, Ireland, 1885;
h. 5 feet 10% Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 145
pounds; e. at Toledo. Ohio; hy. golf. Stage experience
of seven years, having appeared in stock, and vaudeville.
In 1929 he was with the Henry Duffy players in Holly-
wood at the El Capltan Theatre. His screen experience
began with the Kalem company. Has appeared in the
following: "The Cowboy and the Lady," "Stop Thief,"
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"The Song and Dance Man," "Kiss for Cinderella,"
"Clinging Vine," "The Love Thrill," "Good and Naughty,"
"The Wise Wife," "Anybody Here Seen Kelly," "His
Last Haul," "Syncopating Sue," "The Yellowback," "Love
Thrill," "The Siren," "Side Street," "Cyclone Hickey,"
"On Thin Ice," "Cabaret," "Rouged Lips,' '"Hold Tour
Horses," "Made In Heaven," "City of Comrades," "Dubs,"
"Great Accident," "From the Ground Up," "Mr. Barnes
of New York," "Big Brother," "Manhandled," "Danger-
ous Money," "Adventure," "Trouble With WIfes,"
"Pawned," "Marriage Morals," "One Night in Rome,"
"Harbor Lights," "Pretty Ladles," "The Woman Racket"
(1930), MGM. In 1933: "Mr. Broadway," produced by
Broadway. Hollywood Productions. In 1934: "Bombay
Mail," Universal. In 1936: "Trouble for Two." MGM;
"Reunion," 20th Century-Fox; "A Star Is Born," UA.
MOORE. VICTOR: Actor, b. Hammonton, N. J., Febru-
ary 24, 1876; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; grey hair and brouTi
eyes; w. 196 pounds; e. Hammonton and Boston public
schools; hy. boating and fishing. Entered pictures in 191G
for Lasky. Pictures include: "Chimmie Fadden," "Chim-
mie Out West," "The Race." "The Clown." Did 41 one-
reel comedies for Klever Company. Appeared in 1930 in
"Dangerous Nan McGrew." "Heads Up." Paramount, In
1932-33 in Warner-Vitaphone one- reel comedies. In 1934:
"Romance in the Rain." "Gift of Gab," U. In 1936;
"Swing Time," RKO-Radio; "Golddiggers of 1937," WB.
In 1937: "We're on the Jury." "Missus America." RKO;
"Make Way for Tomorrow." Paramount. Radio series.
MOORE, VIN: Director, b. Mayrllle, N. T.; e. Colo-
rado School of Mines. On Uage and screen for 20 years
Started directing In 1917; two years with Century Com-
edies; two years with Fox; two years with Selig; two
years with C. L. Chester. With Universal since 1923 as
diiector, writer; directed "Cohens and Kelleys in Africa."
"Many a Slip." "Virtuous Husband" and "Ex-Bad Boys."
In 1932: "Racing Youth." TTniversal. In 1934: "Love
Past Thirty." Freuler; "Flirting With Danger." Mono-
gram. In 1935: "Cheers of the Crowd." Monogram. In
1936: "Dragnet," Burroughs-Tarzan.
MOORE. WALTER J.: Executive, b. New York City.
May 25. 1879; p. John and Ellen Moore; e. Grove Street
public school. New York. Has throe children. Formerly
on board of directors of Motion Picture Producers and Dis-
tributors. Was office hoy to late John H. Springer,
lithographer. later H. C. Miner Litho. Co. Bought Miner
Estate's interest in J905 with Thomas A. O'Brien. Hugo
Ziegfeld and Asa Cassidy. Continued until 1934 as presi-
dent and sales manager of Miner Co. Now president of
Tooker-Moore Lithographing Co., 460 West 34th St.
MOORE, WILLFRED G.: Writer. In 1936: story "Tlie
Sky Parade," Paramount,
MOORE, W. C: Sound recorder. In 1936: "Second
Wife," RKO-Radio, In 1937: "Park Avenue Logger,"
RKO-Radio,
MOORE-MARRIOTT. GEORGE: See Marriott. Moore,
MOORHEAD, NATALIE: Actress, r.n. Nathallan Mes-
.sner, b, Pittsburgh; blonde hair and blue eyes; p
Anna Katherlne Messner. non-professional; e, Peahody
high. Pittsburgh. With stock company in Trenton. N. J,,
and "The Baby Cyclone" company; thence to Hollywood,
where she appeared with the Henry Duffy Players in "The
Best People" and "Baby Cyclone." Under contract to Fox.
1929, "Through Different Eyes"; (1929). "Girl From
Havana." "Trusting Wives." Educational; Coronet Talking
Comedies; and in 1930 in "Furies." First National; "The
Benson Murder Case," Paramount; "Divorce Among
Friends." Warner Bros.; "Manslaughter." Paramount:
"Captain Thunder." Warner Bros. ; "Average Husband."
Educational; (1932). "Cross Examination." Artclass;
"Lovebound." Peerless; "Discarded Lovers." Tower;
"The Fighting Gentleman," Freuler. In 1933: "Corrup-
tion." Imperial; "Private Detective 62." Warner; "For-
gotten," Chesterfield; "Dance Hall Hostess." Mayfair;
"Only Yesterday." Universal. In 1934: "Curtain at
Eight." Majestic; "The Thin Man," MGM.
MOOREHOUSE, BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MORAINE, LYLE: Actor, e, Santa Monica Junior
College: blue eyes, blond hair. In 1936: "China Clip-
per," Warner, In 1937: "Midnight Court," Warner.
MORAN, EDDIE: Writer, Paramount, b. San Fran-
cisco, July 4. 1899; married: e, public school. Was actor
In vaudeville, musical comedy. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "Two Fisted." "Millions in the Air." Para-
mount, In 1936: collaborated on "Three Cheers for Love."
Paramount. In 1937: "Swing High. Swing Low," "Turn
Off the Moon." Paramount,
MORAN, FRANCISCO: Actor. In 1936: "The Rest
Cure," Regal Prod,
MORAN, GEORGE: Actor. (Was of team of Moran and
Mack, the Two Black Crows), b. Elwood, Kan.; h. 5 feet
8 inches: brown hair and blue eyes; w. 150 pounds. His
first stage appearance was in blackface, when he played
a negro lad in a touring company of "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
He has appeared In vaudeville, on the dramatic stage
and In musical comedy. His greatest success came when
he teamed up with Mack In the Two Black Crows. As a
team, Moran and Mack appeared in Europe and through-
out America, in the Ziegfeld Follies, Winter Garden
shows, the "Scandals," the "Vanities," and the "Green-
wich Village Follies." Together they have made a num-
ber of phonograph records. On screen in "Why Bring
That Up?" (1930), Paramount; (1932), "Hypnotized,"
Warner; (1932-33), in Moran and Mack short comedies
for Educational.
MORAN, JACKIE: Actor, b. Jan. 26. 19'25; p. Mar-
garet Yutz and Wm, Moran. attorney; h. .5, ft,; w, 94
poun.ds; light hair and blue eyes. On stage in "The
King Slips," Also modeled. In 1936: "And So They
Were Married." Columbia; "Valiant Is the Word for
Carrie." Paramount, In 1937: "Outcast," Paramount,
MORAN, LEE: Actor, b. Chicago, HI., June 23. 1890;
h. 5 feet 10V6 inches; blue eyes and brown hair; w.
135 pounds; e. Chicago high school, St. Ignatius College.
Specialized in Latin; m.; has one daughter Mary Jane,
12; liy, fishing, football. Has lived in Chicago, New-
York, Los Angeles. Stage experience in "Golden Girl,"
"Prince of Tonight," "Girl In the Kimono," Entered
pictures In 1909. Starred In Lyons-Moran comedies for
ten years. Pictures Include: "Alimony Annie," "Synco-
pating Sue," "Her Big Night," "Ladies of the Night
Club," "Show Girl," press agent In "Glad Rag Doll,"
dance director in "Gold Diggers of Broadway," "Show
of Shows," Warner; Eddie in "Dance Hall," BKO;
"Children of the Bltz," "Outcast," "Madonna of Avenue
A," "No Defense," "On With the Show," Warner Bros.;
"Sweet Mama" (1930), First National; "Pardon My
Gun," Pathe; "Hide Out" (1930), Universal; "The Avia-
tor" (1930), "Golden Dawn" (1930), Warner; "Mammy,"
Warner; "The Genius," Warner; "Caught Plastered,"
Radio; "Racetrack," Tiffany. In 1933: "High Gear,"
Hollywood; "Goldie Gets Along," Radio; "Sitting Pretty,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Honeymoon Limited." Monogram;
"Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield. In 1936: "The
Calling of Dan Matthews." Columbia.
MORAN, LOIS: Actress, r.n. Lois Darlington Dowling:
b, Pittsburgh, March 1, 1909; h. 5 feet 2; ash blonde hair,
dark blue eyes; w. 108 pounds; p, Mrs. G. E, Moran, Roger
Dowling, Dr. T. G. Moran (stepfather), non-professionals;
m. Col. Clarence M. Young; e. Linden Hall Seminarv.
Greensburg, Convent and Lycee de Tours, France; hy.
dancing, cooking, book collecting and singing. Danced
for two years (1922-24) In the Paris National Opera in
Paris, France. Also appeared In "Wisdom Tooth," by
Marc Connelly, In New York. Appeared In Paris In 1924
in such pictures as "La Gallerie des Moustris" and "Fen-
Mathies Pascal." Then returning to the United States
she appeared in "Stella Dallas," Samuel Goldwyn pro-
duction; "Just Suppose," Inspiration picture; "Reckless
Lady," and "Prince of Tempters," for First National;
"Padlocked," "God Gave Me 20 Cents," and "Whirl-
wind of Youth," for Paramount; "The Road to Manda-
lay," for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "Irresistible Lover,"
for Universal; and "The Music Master," "Publicity Mad-
ness," "Sharpshooters," "Love Hungry," "Don't Marry,"
"Making the Grade," "River Pirate," "Blindfold," and
"False Colors," for Pox. Appeared In (1929) "Joy
Street," "Behind That Curtain," "True Heaven," and
"Words and Music." "Not Damaged." "Mammy." Warner:
(1930), "Song of Kentucky"; (1931), "Men in Her Life,
Columbia; "West of Broadway," for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer Pictures. In 1933 on the New York stage in 'Of
Thee I Sing."
MORAN, LOU LIE B.: Writer, b. Mexico City. Oct.
13. 1882; h, 5 feet, 5 inches; white hair and green eyes;
w ' 115 pounds; p, non -professionals; e, schools of Mexico
and School of Sciences, Paris, France; married; hy,
archaeology. Did archaeological work and dramatic \vrit-
ing. Scenarist for several Mexican producing companies;
also a playwTight.
MORAN, POLLY: Actress, r. n. Pauline Theresa Moran;
b. Chicago, HI; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; dark hair and blue
eyes; w. 134 pounds; p. Mildred Frances Kelly and Tom
Moran, non-professionals; e. St. Patrick's and Chicago
public schools; hy. travel. In the following screen pro-
ductions: "Callahans and the Murphys." "London After
Midnight," "The Enemy," "Buttons," "Rose Marie,
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"Divine Woman," "Bringing bp Father." "Telling the
World," "Show People," "Beyond the Sierras," Shadows
of the Night," "Honeymoon," "China Bound," "Dan-
gerous Females," "Hollywood Revue," "Hot for Paris."
"Chasing Rainbows"; "The Bishop Murder Case" (1930).
"Caught Short" (1930), MGM; "Those Three French
Girls" (1930), MGM; Vitaphone No. 22975; (1932).
"Prosperity," MGM. In 1933: "Alice In Wonderland,"
Paramount. Radio appearances in 1935. In 1936: Columhia
Short Product. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," Republic.
MORAN, PRISCILLA: Actress, b. Garbra. Okla. ; \>.
Leo Moran, producer; h. 5 (L 5 in.; w. 112 lbs.; brown
hair and hazel eyes. Appeared in "No Children Wanted,"
silent film. Played child parts in "East is West," "Up
the Ladder." "Toll of the Sea," and others.
MORAN, W. P.: Vice-president and Part owner.
Southwestern Theatres, Inc. Member of Theatre Owners
III' Oklahoma.
MO RAND, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORANTI. MILBURN: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal. ;
h. 5 feet 10% inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w.
145 pounds; e. Nevada State University. Screen work
with Universal, Keystone-Triangle comedies, Reelcraft
comedies, Morante comedies, Morante Productions, Wm.
Steiner, State Rights, Arrow, Rayart, Steen, BischofT, Lee-
Bradford. Pictures include: "The Gray Devil," Rayart;
"Wizard of the Saddle," "The Pinto Kid," "The Flghtln'
Redhead," "The Little Buckaroo," FBO; "Freckled Ras-
cal." "Little Savage." for Radio Pictures. In 1935:
"The Lost City," Regal; "The Vanishing Riders," Spec-
trum.
MORAY, MONA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MORAY, NORMAN H.: General sales manager in
charge of distribution of Vitaphone short subjects for
Warner Bros. Associated witli Ricord Gradwell in World
Film Corporation, 1916. Then assistant general manager
of World Film and Republic Distributing Corporation,
.loined First National organization, manager (!;ieveland
branch, 1921-1925. then with Warner Bros, as manager
Cleveland and Chicago branches, 1926-1930.
MORDANT, EDWIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
niunac.)
MORDVINOV, N.: Pla.ver. In 1936: "Gypsies," Am-
luiio.
MOREHOUSE, WARD: Writer, m. Jean Dalrymple.
Newspaper writer, columnist, and playwright. In 1932:
wrote story and collaborated on screen play "Central Park."
"Big City Blues." Warner. Wrote "It Happened in New
York." Universal, in collaboration with Jean Dalrymple.
MORELL, GEORGE: Actor. In 1935: "A Shot in the
Dark," Chesterfield.
MORELL. PARKER: Author. Wrote biography. "Dia-
mond Jim," screened in 1935 by Universal.
MORENO, ANTONIO: Actor, b. Madrid, Spain; h.
5 feet 10 Inches; brown eyes and black hair; w. 175
pounds; e. public schools of Northampton, N. T., Los
Angeles; hy. golf. Entered pictures in 1914. Pictures
Include: "Mare Nostrum," "Temptress," "Midnight Taxi,"
Serge, Prince Orloff, in "Adoration," First National;
"Careers," "Synthetic Sin," First National; "The Air
Legion," Radio; "One Mad Kiss" (1930), "Romance of
the Rio Grande" (1929), "Rough Romance" (1930). Fox.
In 19:i"i: ".Storm Over tlie Andes," Universal. In 1936:
■The Bohemian Girl." MGM.
MORENO, HILDA: Actress. Appeared in 1932 in "Law
and Lawless," Majestic. In 1936: "Incertidumbre," UA.
MORENO, PACO: Player. In 1935 appeared in "The
Oevil Is a Woman," Para.; "Storm Over the Andes." Univ.
MORENO, ROSITA: Actress, b. Madrid, Spain, March
18, 1910; h. 5 feet 4% Inches; chestnut hair and brown
eyes; w. 119 pounds; p. professionals; hy. perfume col-
lections snd football. Made professional debut as dancer
in Buenos Aires in 1918. Made American debut as dancer
in vaudeville in 1925. Was featured in "Pleasure Bound"
with the Shuberts. Has appeared in several Spanish lan-
guage films, among them "Slightly Scarlet." Also In
"The Santa Fe Trail"; feminine lead opposite Richard
Arlen. and with Clara Bow In "Her Wedding Night."
In 1933 appeared in "Walls of Gold." Fox. In 1934:
"Ladies Should Listen," Paramount. 1935: "The
Scoundrel," Paramount. In 1936: appeared in "The House
of a Thousand Candles," Republic.
MORERA. EDUARDO: Director, b. Buenos Aires,
Argentina. Jan. 9, 1906; light brown hair and brown
eyes; p. non-professionals; e. high school graduate and
one year military college; not married; hy. bowling. Was
business man. In 1923, stage and screen actor. In 1925.
founded tlie Malpo Film Company, produced "La borra-
chera del Tango." In 1929, director in Clnematografia
Valle, produced various short filmi. In 1931 produced
trailers for Critica. evening newspaper. In 1934 produced
'Idolos de la Radio," in 1935 "Por Buen Camino" for
Rio de la Plata Co. In 1936: "Asi es el Tango," Portena
Films.
MORETON. IVOR: Actor. In 1936; "Everything Is
Rhythm," ABFD.
MOREY, HARRY T. : Died, .January 24, 1936. (See
l!i3;j-36 Motion I'icture Almanac.)
MORGAN, AINSWORTH: Writer, b. San Francisco,
Cal., March 13, 1899; h. 6 feet 3 inches; w 178 pounds;
e. Princeton and Oxford; married and has a son and a
daughter. Wrote the novel, "Man of Two Worlds,"
which was produced by Radio, 1934; "Behold My Wife,"
Paramount. In 1935: screen play of "A Dog of Flanders,"
BKO. In 1936: "The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play "Espionage," MGM.
MORGAN, ARTHUR E. : Was one of the directors.
Motion Picture Research Council. Civil engineer, college
professor, b. Cincinnati. Ohio, June 20, 1878; m. Urania
T. Jones. September, 1904 (died 1905); one son; m. Lucy
Middleton Griscom, of Woodbury, N. J., July 6. 1911;
four children, one dec. ; p. John D. and Anna Frances
(Wiley) Morgan; e. honorary Doctor of Science. Colorado.
1923; honorary Doctor of Engineering, Case School of
Applied Science, 1932; President, Dayton-Morgan Engineer-
ing Co., Dayton, Ohio, since 1915. President, Antloch
College, Yellow Springs. Ohio, 1921-36; Chairman of the
Board, Tennessee Valley Autliority since 1933. Club:
Dayton Engineers. Author of numerous books and articles
nomes: Y'ellow Springs, Ohio, and Norris. Tenn.
MORGAN, BUCK: Actor. In 1935: "The Texas Ram-
bler." "The Vanishing Riders," Spectrum.
MORGAN, BYRON: Writer, b. Carthage, Mo., Octobei
24, 1889; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes:
w. 180 pounds; p. Blanche Sweetman and Byron Morgan,
non -professionals; e. Carthage, Mo.: m. Gladys Ruth
Mcintosh, non-professional; hy. sports, football, motoring
and flyins. Sixteen years screen activity as a writer.
Wrote many screen plays for the late Wallace Reld. Re-
cent pictures: Story and scenario for ""Speedway," MGM:
"Thunder," MGM. 1930-31: Co-author and scenarist for
"Way Out West," "Thunder," "It's a Great Life,"
all for MGM; adaptation and screen play of "The Ruling
Voice," "Five Star Final" ; screen play of "The Las'.
Flight." In 1932: "Fast Life," MOM. In 1933: collabor-
ated on screen play, "Flying Devils," Radio. In 1934
collaborated on the original story and continuity of "Sons
of the Desert." "Band Plays On," MGM; collaborated on
screen story "Hell in the Heavens." Fox; collaborated on
screen play of "Come On Marines." Paramount. In 1935:
collaborated on original story, "It's in the Air," MGM;
'.Stolen Harmony," Paramount; "This is the Life," Fox.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Sky Parade."
Paramount.
MORGAN, CLAUDIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
MORGAN, EDWARD:
.■\lmanac.)
MORGAN, FRANK: Actor, r.n. Frank Wupperman.
b. New York. June 1, 1890; e. Cornell. On stage in
New York City In a vaudeville skit. His next was the
juvenile lead in "Mr. Wu," in which Walter Whiteside
starred In 1914. Entered pictures for Vltagraph shortly
thereafter. When Earl Williams left Anita Stewart's com-
pany, he became her leading man. First talking picture
was a Paramount short, "Belle of the Night." Next
under long-term contract to Paramount. Appeared in
"Dangerous Nan McGrew," "Queen High"; (1932), "Sec-
rets of the French Police," RKO-Radio; (1933), "Luxury
Liner," Paramount; "Reunion in Vienna," "The Nuis-
ance," "When Ladies Meet," "Broadway to Hollywood,"
"Bombshell." MGM: "Best of Enemies," Fox. In 1934-
"The Cat and the Fiddle." MGM: "The Affairs of Cel
linl." United Artists-20th Century; "There's Always To
morrow," Universal; "Bv Your Leave." "Success at Any
Price." RKO-Radio; "Sisters Under the Skin," Columbia.
In 1935: "The Good Fairy." Universal; "Naughty Mari-
etta," "Escapade," "I Live Mv Life," "The Perfect
Gentleman," MGM: "The Enchanted April," RKO. In
1936: "Dancing Pirate." RKO: "The Great Ziegfeld."
"Trouble for Two," "Piccadilly Jim." MGM; "Dimples."
2flth Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney."
JIGM.
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MORGAN, GENE: Actor, b. Montgomery. Ala.; e.
public schools, Montgomery; m. Kae Loretta Hart; h. 6 f t. ;
blue eyes and brown hair; by. raising German police
liogs. Appeared in vaudeville here and in Australia. Ap-
peared In snow "Oh, Boy." Joined West Coast Theatres
In 1924, becoming master of ceremonies. Played In
several silent Hal Boach pictures. Featured in series
or Pathe Folly Comedies, including "The Boss," "Orders,"
etc. Made "Rogue of the Kio Grande," Sono-Art.
Appeared in two-reel talking comedies, Univers.il; also
Vltaphone No. 4218 Railroad Comedies, in 1933; "Elmer
the Great," First National; "Song of the Eagle," "Jennie
Gerhardt." In 1935: "Men of the Hour," Columbia;
"Bright Lights," FN. In 1936: "The Music Goes
Round," "You May Be Next," "Mr. Deeds Goes To
Town," "Devil's Squadron," "Meet Nero Wolfe," "Shake-
down," "Alibi for Murder,' "End of the Trail," Columbia.
In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady," "Woman in Distress,"
"Speed to Spare," Columbia.
MORGAN, GEORGE: Connected with stage and mo-
tion pictures as actor, director and writer. Was on the
writing staff of Universal for nine years, writing originals,
continuities and adaptations. In 1931: collaborated on
"The Avenger," Columbia; story and screen play "Cyclone
Kid." "Quick Trigger Lee," "Headin' for Trouble," Big
4. In 1933: story and screen play "Her Forgotten Past."
Mayfair. In 1932: story and screen play "Human Tar-
gets," Big 4. In 1934: screen play "The Oil Raider,"
"Badge of Honor," "Fighting Rookie," Mayfair. In 1935:
collaborated on "Rescue Squad," Mayfair; "The Silent
Code," Weiss.
MORGAN, GUY P.: Manager for United Artists ir
Argentina, b. Seattle, Wash., Jan. 22, ISiiS; e. graduate
of Washington University; married. Was northwest rep-
resentative for Marshall Wells Hardware Company. In
1915 various duties in theatre field. In 1918 was con-
nected with state right exchange In Seattle. Sales de-
partment of home office of First National, 1919-1923.
Representative of Samuel Goldwyn, New York. 1923-28.
In 1928 became manager for United Artists in Argentina.
MORGAN, H. A.: (See 1936 -3T Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORGAN, HELEN: Actress, b. Danville, 111., 1900; e.
the Crane Technical high school in Chicago, Illinois.
Early stage experience in the chorus of a cafe in Chicago,
then to Montreal to study singing and while there won
a beauty contest and was given the title of "Miss Canada";
followed a trip to New York and a meeting with Eduardo
Petri, maestro of the Metropolitan Opera School, who
became interested in her voice and permitted her to
enter the school, where she studied for a year. Then a
season as a member of the chorus of "Sally," her first
contact with Broadway; and then headliner at the Club
Montmartre, Chicago. It was here she attracted the
attention of Amy Leslie, Chicago Daily News dramatic
critic, who recommended more New York experience, and
gave her letters of introduction to David Belasco and
George White, i>nd while singing in the Back Stage
Club, won a role In George White's Scandals of 1925;
as "Julie" in Ziegfeld's "Show Boat." in which she ap-
peared for two seasons. At the conclusion of which she
headlined In the reopening of the Ziegfeld Roof, sharing
honors with Maurice Chevalier, Paramount star, who
made his first personal appearance in America at that
time. Her first appearance on the screen was In "Ap-
plause," in the role of a burlesque queen; next starred
In Arthur Hamersteln-Jerome Kern's operetta, "Sweet
Adeline." In pictures again in "Glorifying the American
Girl" (1929). "Roadhouse Nights" (1930), Paramount.
In 1934: "The Lemon Drop Kid," Paramount: "Marie
Galante," Fox. In 1935: "Sweet Music," Warner; "Go
Into Your Dance," FN. In 1936: "Show Boat." Univ.:
"Frankie and Johnnie," Republic.
MORGAN, IRA JOE: Chief Cinematographer, Majestic
Production, b. Forst Rosa, Cal., April 2, 1892; married;
e. regular 3 years' electrical engineering. Western Elec-
tric Co., San FrancL-ico. Gaumont News, Essanay Co.;
Broncho Billy Series at Nlles, Cal.; American Film Co.
Entered photographic section of Army as photographic
officer. On return in 1919, joined King Vldor and
photographed series of pictures including "The Jack
Knife Man." Joined Cosmopolitan Productions In New
York and photographed Marion Davies and Cosmopolitan
Productions for six years. Next photographed MGM pro-
ductions for more than five years. Made several Warner
Bros, pictures. At Columbia, "Washington Merry Go
Round"; Tiffany, "Hotel Continental." Now with Phil
Goldstone, Majestic Productions, "Should a Woman Tell?".
"Unwritten Law," and "Vampire Bat." In 1933: "The
World Gone Mad," "Sing, Sinner, Sing," "The Sin
of Nora Moran." "Son of a Sailor," First National: "Cur-
tain at Eight." Majestic. In 1934: "A Very Honorable
Guy," First National; "Jimmy the Gent," Warner; "Girl
of the Liniberlost," Monogram. In 1936: collaborated on
photograph, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA; "I'd
Give My Life," Paramount. In 1987: "Along Came Love,"
Paramount.
MORGAN, JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORGAN, DR. JOY ELMER: Editor. Was a director,
Motion Picture Research Council. b. Calloway, Neb.,
December 11, 1889; m. Frances Willard Blake, of Osceola,
>^i'b., June 14, 1912; p. Wesley and Jennie (Nelson)
.Morgan; e. Nebraska State Normal School (now Teachers
College), Nebraska Wesleyan; A.B., Nebraska; B.L.S.,
N. Y. State Library School. Director, division of publica-
tions, and editor. Journal N.E.A. Club: Cosmos. Author:
"Your Mind in the Making," "A Message to Parents,"
li)32; "New American Plan for Radio," 1933; "Your Life
i'l the Making," 1935; "The Planning of Your Life,"
1936. Horace Mann; His Ideas and Ideals, 1936. Learn-
ing to Be a Leader, 1937. Home: 1222 Qulncy Street,
N.W., Washington, D. C.
MORGAN, KEWPIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORGAN, MARILYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MORGAN, MARION: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
original, "Goin' to Town," Paramount. In 1936: collabor-
ated on story, 'Klondike Annie," Paramount.
MORGAN, PAUL C: Horn and Morgan, Inc.. Star
Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb.; b. Plattsmouth, Neb.. May 3,
1889: e. University of Nebraska ; married. Real estate
and insurance. With Carl S. Horn organized the Hay
Springs Commercial Company, 1912, name later changed
to Horn and Morgan. Inc. In real estate and Insurance
since. Opened Star Theatre in August. 1920. and have
continued operating theatre tince that time. Also equipped
to present road shows and home talent plays.
MORGAN, PHIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORGAN, R. R.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORGAN, RALPH: Actor, b. New York City. July 6,
1888; p. non-professionals; e. Trinity School (private).
New York; Riverview Military Academy, New York; Colum-
bia University (law degree); m. Grace Arnold, actress,
and has one daughter, Claudia. 20, also an actress; by.
golf. Stage experience: "In Love With Love," "Strange
Interlude," and others. Signed Fox contract In July,
1931. In "Charlie Chan's Chance," "Dance Team." In
1933: "Humanity," "Trick for Trick," "The Power and
the Glory," "Shanghai Madness," "Walls of Gold,"
"Doctor Bull," "The Mad Game," "The Kennel Mur-
der Case," Warner; "Strange Interlude," and "Rasputin
and the Empress," MGM. In 1934: "Orient Express,"
"She Was a Lady," "Stand Up and Cheer," Fox; "No
Greater Glory." Columbia; "Girl of the Limberlost,"
Monogram; "The Last Gentleman." United Artists-20th
Century. In 1935: "Star of Midnight." Radio; "Unwel-
come Stranger." Columbia; "Calm Yourself," MGM:. In
1936: "Magnificent Obsession." "Yellowstone," U; "Muss
Em Up." 'The Ex-Mrs. Bradford," RKO; "Little Miss
Nobody," "Human Cargo," 20th Century-Fox; "Speed,"
"General Spanky," MGM; "Anthony Adverse," WB. In
1937: "Cr?ck-up." 20th Century-Fox.
MORGAN, WILL: Actor. In 1937: "Old Louisiana,"
Crescent.
MORGAN, WILLIAM: Film Editor. In 1934: "Spit-
fire." "This Man Is Mine." "Of Human Bondage," RKO.
In 1935: "Village Tale," "Jalna." "I Dream Too Much,"
RKO. In 1936: "The Witness Chair." "M'Liss." "Don't
Turn 'Em Loose," "That Girl from Paris," BKO-Radio.
MORGAN, WILLIAM B.: General manager. United
Artists. S. A. E., Barcelona, Spain, b. Birmingham. Ala.,
Jan. 19, 1905; e. Princeton University; married. Was in
banking, newspapers and advertising. W'ith United Artists
since March. 1933.
MORGAN, W. J.: In Charge of Distribution, First
Choice Pictures. Operated film exchanges In Pacific North-
west. Handled distribution. International Pictures, Aus-
tralia; First National, for five years; Producers Distribut-
ing Corporation; European General Manager, First National.
MORI, IWAO: General manager, P. C. L. Eiga-
Seisakusho (Film Production), Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. b.
Tokyo, on February 28, 1899; e. special course, Seikel
College; married. In production, distribution and Im-
portation of motion pictures.
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MORI, TOSHIA: r. n. Toshla Ichloka. Japanese Actress,
b. Kyoto, Japan, January 1, 1913; h. 5 feet; w. 100
pounds; brown eyes, black hair. Played In about 60
pictures, some of them are "Roar of the Dragon," "Tiger
Shark," "Union Depot," "Hatchet Man," and "Around
the World In 80 Minutes." Was Columbia l?aby Wampas
star and In 1933 appeared in "The Bitter Tea of General
Yen." Columbia. In 1935: "Chinatown Squad," Uni-
versal.
MORI ARTY, BERNARD A.: Associate producer. In
1936: "The Glory Trail." "Rebellion." Crescent. In
1937: associate producer "Battle of Greed," "Old Louis-
iana," Crescent.
MORI ARTY, PAT: Actor. Appeared in "Masquerade"
(1929). Fox. In 1935: "McFadden Flats," "The Glass
Key." Paramount; "His Family Tree," RKO. In 1930:
"A Message to Garcia." 20th Century-Fox; "The Plains-
man," Paramount; "God's Country and the Woman." WB.
MO RITA, MIKI: Actor. In 1935 appeared in "Death
Flies East." Columbia; "Front Page Woman," "I Live
For Love." Warner. In 1936: "It Couldn't Have Hap-
pened." Invincible; "Isle of Fury." WB; "North of
Xome," Columbia. In 1937: "Women of Glamour,"
Columbia.
MORITZ, ALLAN S.: Branch Manager. Columbia, Cin-
cinnati, b. New Yoik; mariled. e. high school. Solicitor
and copy writer, Frank Kiernan Advertising Agency. New
York. Manager. Fox, New Orleans, four years; manager.
Paramount exchange. Buffalo, four years; district manager.
Preferred Pictures, New York, one and a half years; owner
Lumberg Theatre. Niagara Falls. N. Y , one and a half
ytars; branch and district manager, Tiffany Pictures, De-
troit, Pittsburgh and Cleveland exchanges, five years.
Branch manager Columbia Pictures, Cincinnati. Ohio
since 1932.
MORITZ. CARL: Publicity unit writer. In 1936: "We
Who are About to Die," RKO-Radio.
MORKOVIN, DR. BORIS V.: Associate Professor.
Chairman Department of Cinematography, University of
Southern California; b. Tver, Russia; e. graduated from
I'niversity of Moscow, University of Prague, Ph.C. ; Uni-
versity of Southern California. Ph.D.; Sociology and So-
cial Psychology. Instructor of TTniversity of Prague and
Prague Institute of Technology. 1911-1926. Technical and
literary adviser to many motion picture studios In Holly-
vood. 1926-33. Member of Story Department, Walt Dis-
ney Studio since 1933. Associate professor of Cinematog-
raphy and Comparative literature in University of Southern
California since 1933. Lecturer, author, contributor to
nationally known periodicals. Research of general interest
and special field: "Social and Psychological Aspects of
Motion Pictures."
MORLAY, GABY: Actor. In 1936: "Le Bonheur,"
Franco-Am.
MORLEY, JAMES B.: Film Editor. In 1933: "Central
Airport." "Lilly Turner," First National; "Professional
Sweetheart." "Rafter Romance," "Chance at Heaven,"
R,~dio. In 1934: "The Meanest Gal in Town." "Stin-
!r.Tree." "Bachelor Bait." RKO. In 1935: "Laddie."
"Hot Tip." "Powder Smoke Range." RKO. In 1936:
"Yellow Dust." "Racing Lady," RKO-Badlo.
MORLEY, JAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MORLEY. JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "The Sky Parade."
Paramount.
MORLEY, KAREN: Actress. r.n. Mabel Linton. b.
Ottumwa, Iowa; h. 5 feet 4 inches; blond hair and hazel
eyes; w. 104 pounds; e. Hollywood high school and at-
tended University of California: m. Charles Vidor. Direc-
tor; has one son. Was a 1931 Wampas Baby Star. Played
bits in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer pictures. "Never the
Twain Shall Meet," "Inspiration." and "Politics." In
1932 appeared in "Scarface," United Artists. Signed
MGM contract. ,ind in 1932 appeared in "Arsene Lupin,"
"Phantom of Crestwooci." RKO-Radio: "Fast Life,"
MGM; (1933) "Gabriel Over the White House," "Dinner
at Eight," MGM. In 1934: "The Crime Doctor," "Wed-
nesday's Child." RKO: "Our Daily Bread." United
Artists. In 1935: "Ten-Dollar Raise," Fox; "The
Healer." Monogram; "Black Fury." First National;
"Thunder in the Night." Fox; "The Littlest Rebel."
2flth Century-Fox. In 1936: "Devil's Squadron," Colum-
bia: "Beloved Enemy." UA. In 1937: "Outcast," Para-
mount.
MORLEY. MORGAN: (S^e 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MORNER, STANLEY; Actor. b. Prentice. Wis.; p.
F. E. Morner; m. Lillian Vedder and has one son; hy.
tennis, baseball; e. high school, Carroll College. Started
with the State Lake Theatre In Chicago. Toured mid-
west in "Faust," sang in Empire Room of the Palmei
House, Chicago, appeared on NBC programs and sang
the lead in the production of "Xerxes." In 1936: appeared
in "Susy," MGM; "Annie Laurie," musical short. In
1937: "Mama Steps Out." "Piccadilly Jim," "Old Hutch,"
"Song of the City," "The Great Ziegfeld." .
MORO AND YACONELLI: Comedians and musicians.
In 1935: "Here Comes Cookie," Paramount.
MORRA, IRENE: Film editor. In 1935: "The
Littlest Rebel," "Here's to Romance." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Captain January." "White Fang," "Pigskin
Parade." 2flth Century-Fox.
MORRIS. ADRIAN: Actor, b. Mt. Vernon, N. Y.; e.
Mt. Vernon high school and Hamilton Preparatory Col-
lege; p. professionals. Is a brother of Chester Morris,
actor. On screen in "Fast Life," "The Jazz Age," "The
Main Stem." In 1931 in "The Age For Love," United
Artitsts. In 1933 appeared in "Trick for Trick," Fox;
"Bureau of Missing Persons, Warner; "Wild Boys of
the Road." First National. In 1934: "The Big Shaka-
dnwn," First National: "Let's Be Ritzy." Universal. In
1935: "Age of Indiscretion." MGM; "One ITrightened
Night," Mascot; "Powder Smoke Range." RKO; "Dr.
Socrates." Warner. In 1936: "The Petrified Forest,"
Warner; "Poppy." "My Americap Wife," "Rose Bowl,"
Paramount.
MORRIS. BETTY: Actress. In 1936: "Private Num-
ber." 20th Century-Fox.
MORRIS, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORRIS, CHESTER: Actor, b. New York City, Feb
ruary 16, 1901; p. William Morris, actor, having been lead-
ing man for Mrs. Fiske, Madame Modjeska, Olga Neth-
ersole and for the Charles Frohman company; and Etta
Hawkins, actress. »vho scored her greatest success in sup-
port of E. H. Sothern in "Lord Chumley" ; e. Lincoln
School, Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Art Students League in New
York. Early stage training received when as a high
school student he joined the Westchester Players, a stock
company in Mt. Vernon, and with them he played leading
roles in "Smilin" Thru" and other plays: m. Sue Kilborn.
and has two children. Stage experience: When but a
youngster of 16 he acted the role of a man of 35 In
"The Copperhead"; later was given a small role in John
Golden's "Turn to the Right," advancing to the leading
role in the road company when Jason Robards, the leading
man. was called to New Y'nrk to play in "Lightnin'."
Morris then secured a juvenile role in "Thunder" and
later played in stock for a time in Providence, Washington
and Baltimore. He also appeared in "The Exciters."
Appeared in the vaudeville sketch, "All the Horrors of
Home," written by his father, and acted out by the
entire family, mother, father, sister, Chester and two
brothers. Also appeared in "Home Towners," by George
Cohan, and followed that play with "Yellow," and then
"Crime," which ran a year and a half in New York,
and marked the high spot in his theatrical career.
"Whispering Friends" followed "Crime" and "Fast Life"
(in which Claudette Colbert and William Morris also
acted). Began his screen career in 1928, when he was
given the role of Chick Williams In the United Artists
picture. ".Mibi " Follo'vins tliis film he was in "Fast
Life," "Woman Trap" and "The Second Choice," for
First National. Paramount and Warner Bros., respectively.
In 1930 in "Playing Around," First National; "The Big
House," "The Divorcee." MGM; "Case of Sergeant
Grlscha." Radio Pictures; "Whispers," United Artists;
"She Couldn't Say No," Warner Bros.: "The Bat Whis-
pers." United Artists; "Corsair." United Artists; "Cock
nf the Air." United Artists; "The Miracle Man," Para-
moimt: (1932) "Breach of Promise." World Wide; "Sinners
in the Sim." Paramount: (1933), "Blondie Johnson." First
National. In 1933: "Infernal Machine," Pox; "Tomor-
row at Seven." RKO; "Golden Harvest," Paramount;
"King For a Night." Universal. In 1934: "Let's Talk It
Over." "Embarrassing Moments," "I've Been Around."
Univev.'ial. In 1935: "Princess O'Hara." Universal;
"Public Hero No. 1." "Society Doctor," "Pursuit."
MGM. In 19.36: "Three Godfathers," "Moonlight Murder,"
MGM: "Frankie and Johnnie," Republic: "They Met In
a Taxi." Cohimhia. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay." "The
Devil's Playground," Columbia.
MORRIS. CORBETT: Actor. In 1936: "The Moon's
Our Hiiiiic." Paramount.
MORRIS, DAVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORRIS. EDWIN H.: Vice-President M. Wltmark &
Sons, Music Company, b. Pittsburgh, Pa., December 18,
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1906; e. public schools of Cleveland and Manllus Mili-
tary Academy. Was with Warner Bros, for several years
In various departments. When M. Wltmark & Sons was
purchased by Warner Bros, he was transferred to that
firm In an executive capacity. This afflUation resulted
In formation of Music Publishers Holding Corporation, of
which he is vice-president.
MORRIS, EVELYN: Society editor and motion picture
reviewer. Free Press, Mankato, Minn.; b, Delphos. Kan.,
1913; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Morris; e. B.A. University
of Wisconsin. Joined Free Press May 1, 1936.
MORRIS, FRANCES: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORRIS, GEORGE H.: Member, editorial staff. The
Film Dally, New York City: b. Troy, N. Y., Oct. 23,
1898; p. Dr. and Mrs. ,Tohn W. Morris; e. Williams Col-
lege and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Engineering
department. City of Troy; estimating department, the Fred
T. Ley Co.; publicity director; director of promotion,
display-classified advertising department, the New York
American; editorial staff of the Film Dally.
MORRIS, GORDON: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
story "Six Hours to Llje." Fox. In 1933: story "The
Important Witness," Tower. In 1934: story "Cross
Streets." Chesterfietd. In 1935: original story "Under the
Pampas Moon," Fox.
MORRIS, GOUVERNEUR: Writer. In 1930: story filmed
as "Anybody's Woman," Paramount. Wrote short story.
"The Man Who Played God." filmed by Warner Bros..
1932. In 193,5: story, "Red Morning," RKO; short story,
"Tiger Island," which was the basis of "East of Java,"
Universal. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "The
Jungle Princess," Paramount.
MORRIS, JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MORRIS. JOHNNIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORRIS, KAY: Writer, r. n. Sally Unterberger; b.
New York City. Sept. 21. 1901; h. 5 feet 1% inches;
auburn hair and blue-gray eyes: p. non-professionals; e.
Business High School, Washington. D. C. ; New York
University and College of the City of New York. Was
in United States Government Service, also secretary to
Carl Laemmle. ,Tr., Universal studios. Collaborated on
stories. "Killers on Parole." and "P. O. I." In 1936:
collaborated on "Parole," U.
MORRIS. LILY: Actress. In 193.1: "Radio Parade
of 1935." British International Pictures.
MORRIS. MARGARET: Actress, b. Minneapolis, Minn..
November 7, 1903; e. Stanley Hall, Minneapolis, Pine
Manor, Boston, specializing in dramatic art; h. 5 feet
5 inches; w, 118 pounds; titlan hair, brown eyes. Was
with Shubert stock company. Entered pictures in 1921
Played In "Best People," "That's Mv Baby." "Magic
Garden," "Moulders of Men," "Mark of the Prog."
"Avenging Shadow," "Woman T Love." In 1936: "The
Bride Walks Out," RKO-Radio.
MORRIS, MARY: Actress. Considerable experience on
New York stage. Created role of Victoria Van Brett which
she also acted In film version of "Double Door," Paramount
(1934). During season of 1934-35 appeared in play
"Within the Gates."
In 1935: "George
MORRIS, MILDRED: Actress.
White's 1935 Scandals," Fox.
MORRIS, PERCY: Actor. In 1935: "The Glass Key,"
Paramount.
MORRIS. PHILLIP: Actor. In 1964 appeared in "Homp
on the Range." Paramount. In 1935: "Seven Keys to
Baldpate," RKO. In 1936: "Desert Gold," Paramount.
MORRIS, SAM E.: Vice-President of Warner Bros,
b. Oil City, Pa.; e. Cleveland, Ohio. When he finished
his schooling he went with his father who was a manu-
facturer in Cleveland, Ohio. A little later he acquired
the Home Theatre and two or three other houses in the
same city. It was during this time that he was elected
chairman of film committee of the Cleveland Chamber of
Commerce and his work in this connection eventually
developed basic idea of film arbitration boards. From
exhibitor he became an exchange manager In Cleveland
for the World Film organization; then w«nt to New
York as the vice-president and general manager of Select
Pictures Corporation. Subseciuently joined Warner Bros,
as head of distribution. llenrganizcd the selling force
when Warner Bios, acquired tlie old Vitagraph Company.
In 1932 became vice-president in cliarge of foreign sales
of Warner Bros. -First National.
MORRIS, STEPHEN: Actor, In 1936: "Hopalong Cas-
sidy Returns," "Trail Dust." Paramount. In 1937: "Bor-
derland," Paramount.
MORRIS, VIRGINIA: r. n. Mrs. Laurence A. Nixon;
advertising department. United Artists Corp. b. Troy,
N. Y., March 1, 1901; e. in Troy at the Emma Wlllard
school and at Smith college, Northampton, Mass. Former
film afBllatlons; director of advertising. Preferred Pic-
tures; advertising manager, Warner Bros., RKO Pathe;
advertising department, Paramount and Fox.
MORRIS, WAYNE: Actress. (See Jane Bryan.)
MORRIS, WAYNE: Actor, r.n. Bert deWayne Morris,
b. Los Angeles, Feb. 17. 1914; h. 6 ft. 2 in.; w. 190 lbs.;
blue eyes and brown hair; e. Los Angeles Junior Col-
lege. In 1936: appeared in "China Clipper." "King of
Hockey," "Here Comes Carter," Warner. In 1937: "Don't
Pull Your Punches," Warner.
MORRIS, WILLIAM: President. William Morris
Agency. Inc.; b. New York City. Oct. 22. 1899; p. Wil-
liam and Emma Berlinghoff Morris; e. Townsend Harris
High School; married. Became partner In father's enter-
prises in 1910. embracing all fields of show business.
Residences: New York, Hollywood. Saranac Lake, N. Y.
MORRISON, ALEX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORRISON, CHARLES: Head of talent scout depart-
ment. Selznick International Pictures.
MORRISON. CHUCK: Actor. In 1935: "Bustler's
raradise." Ajax.
MORRISON. DOROTHY: Actress-comedienne, b. Sey-
mour. Ind.. 1908; e. Seymour high school. Vaudeville and
musical comedy. Appeared Kit-Kat, London; Casino de
Paree, Paris, for one year. Toured continent. Featured
comedienne in "Smile at Me" on Broadway. Summer stock
and road shows. Shorts for Columbia. WB. and Educa-
tional. Independent productions with Norman Foster for
Trying P.atcheller. In 1929: "Hearts in Dixie," Fox.
MORRISON, DUKE:
lanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
MORRISON, JOE: Actor, b. Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov.
19. 1908; p. Fred and Augusta Herrmann Morrison; e.
Catholic Central for high school studies and St. Joseph's
i^eminarv to study for the priesthood. Remained there for
fi'ui- yeiirs. Turned to vocal career. Booked over the
RKO vaudeville circuit, musical comedy, and nleht club
pvperience. In 1934 appeared In the feature, "The Last
Rnund-Up." "The Old Fashioned Way," "One Hour Late."
I'arammmt. In 1935: "Love in Bloom." "Four Hours to
Kill." Paramount.
MORRISON. LEO: President Leo Morrison. Inc. b.
\ew York City. Dec. 23, 1899; m. Marjorle Booth.
Assor'inted with Ned Wavburn offirp four years In produc-
ing field. With United Bonking Offlres five vears. Opened
theatrical linoking office in New York. 1926. Opened
Uollvwood office. 1929. but maintains New York office.
MORRISON, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
MORRISON. PETE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MORRISON. R. J.: Branch Manager. 20th Centin-y-
Fox. Denver. Col. b. Geneva, Ohio. August 13. 1883:
married: n. James E. and Sarah Morrison: e. high school
and Academy at Klngsvllle. Ohio. Interested in silver
and lead mining operations. Owner and operator of theatre
twelve years. Salesman. First National Pictures, for five
vpavs. Was one of two "Gold Star" salesmen in First
National Organizafjon. Manager 20th Century-Fox. past
nine years. Since with Fox has won three general sales
manaeers' contests, two Anniversary Week contests, and
two President's Week Contests. Was president of Denver
Film Board of Trade during its existence.
MORRISSEY. WILL: Associated with B. De Sylva.
TTiiiversal. li 5 ft. 10 Vo In.; w. 175 pounds; p. .Tohn and
Alargaret: e. high school and technical college: dlv. Ellza-
lieth Brice. General manager Billv Rose 1934-37. Pro-
duced 20 Brondwav shows from 1920-34. Co-nrodncer of
".Tumbo" and Ft. Worth Frontier Centennial 1935-37.
MORROS, BORIS: Associate Producer and General
Music Director. Paramount Productions. Inc. b. Russia.
.Tan. 1. 1895: e. graduate University and Imperial Con-
servatory in St. Petersburg; married. Musical director
and composer "Chauve Souris." Opera Director In Russia.
France, Italy and Egypt. Musical director Rlvoli The-
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atre, New York; Reneral musical director I'aramount
Publix Theatres. Director booking office Publix Tlieatres.
Producer of stage sliows. Paramount Publix Corp. Head
of production of stage shows of Paramount Publix The-
atres. Managing director Paramount Theatres in New
York City and Brooklyn. "Big Brown Eyes," "The
Moon's Our Home," "The Case Against Mrs. Ames,"
"Fatal Lady." "Palm Springs," "Spendthrift," "Three
Cheers for Love," "Khythm on the Range," "My American
Wife." "Yours tor the Asking." "HoUysvood Boulevard."
"Straight from the Shoulder." "I'd Give My Life," "The
Texas Kangers," "Lady Be Careful," "Wives Never
Know," "Valiant is the Word for Carrie," "The Big
Broadcast of 19:i7," "Rose Bowl," "Hideaway Girl," "The
I'lainsman," "The Jungle Princess," "College Holiday,"
I'aramount. In 1937: "Maid of Salem." "A Doctor's
Diary," ".lohn Meade's Woman," "Along Came Love,"
'Murder Goes to College," "Swing High, Swing Low,"
"Her Husband Lies," Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion
MORROW, OR. ARTHUR A.:
I'icture Almanac.)
MORROW, GENERAL JAY J.: Army officer. Was a
director. Motion Picture Researcli Council, b. Fairview,
W. Va., Feb. 20, 1870; m. Harriet M. Butler (dec),
October 15, 1895; e. Graduate, U. S. Military Academy,
Engineering School of Application. Instructor, department
of practical military engineering, U. S. Military
Academy. Engineer of maintenance and governor, Panama
Canal. Officer Legion of Honor (France), 1918. Mem-
ber, American Society of Civil Engineers. Home; Engle-
wood, N. J.
MORROW, JACKIE: Actor. In 1936: "Little Miss
Nobody," 20th Century -Fox. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam."
WB.
MORROW, RALPH AUBERT: City Salesman. Uni-
versal Filii Exchange, Kansas City, Mo.; b. Kansas City,
Mo., Dec. 12, 1889; married; e. grade school; one year
Kansas State Agricultural College. Dramatic and vaude-
ville actor. Started as salesman. Mutual Film Co., Dallas,
1917 ; made branch manager after 5 months and remained
in that position two years; worked 2V4 years with an
independent office. Peacock Productions, Inc. Resigned to
accept management of Dallas branch, W. W. Hodkinson
Corp. When that company became Producers Distributing
Cotp., appointed Southern division manager; transferred
to New York one year later as assistant general sales
manager; after merger with Pathe, returned as Southern
division manager; then one year with United Artists,
Dallas; then three years, TifTany Productions, Inc., as
Southern and Mid-Western division manager. Branch
manager. Educational and World Wide, Kansas City, Mo.
Remained with Educational until merger with Fox. Nnw
city salesman. Universal Film Exchange, Kansas City.
MORROW, RAY: Exhibitor, Liberty Theatre. Malvern.
Ark. b. Llgonier, Ind., Nov. 12, 1888; e. high school;
married. Concord Theatre, Springdale, Ark., twelve years.
Liberty Theatre, Malvern, Ark., six years. Has been
president Independent Theatre Owners of Arkansas.
MORSE, N. BREWSTER: Writer, Director, b. New
York, May 19, 1903; e. Berkeley-Irving School; hy. pho-
tography and book-collecting. Wrote "The Half Naked
Truth" (Cort Theatre) and "In the Blood" (Charles Hop-
kins Theatre), plays produced in New Ywk. Directed at
the Greenwich Village Theatre in New York, Claiborne
Foster in "Romance Garden," Claude Rains in "Napo-
leon's Barber" and Lillian Foster In " 'Op O' me
Thumb." Was Edltorlai Director of Greetrlte, Inc. Was
editor of the Wheeler-Nicholson Newspapers Syndicate for
which he created the strip-plcturization of "Treasure
Island" and other famous stories which appeared dally In
46 newspapers. Wrote daily short stories which were
also v\'idely syndicated, and published verse In many
magazines. Also is an authority on pearls and precious
stones. His father, the late Ten Broeck Morse, was
vice-president of Tiffany & Co., and a recognized pearl
and precious stone expert. Wrote the screen plays for
"His Brother's Keeper" (American Cinema.) "The Crim-
son Cross" (Pioneer), "Hell Harbor" (United Artists),
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
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Mor — Mos
"Eyes of the World" (United Artists) and "Savage
Girl," Sold two original screen plays: "The Forgotten
Hoy," to Universal, and "Ten Minute Eggs,' Monogram.
MORSE, HOLLY: Assistant director. In 1936: "Go
West, Young Man," Paramount.
MORSE, LEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MORSE, TERRY: Film Editor. In 1934: "Massacre,;;
"The Personality Kid," First National; "Harold Teen,
Warner. In 1935: "The Woman in Red," The Case of
the Curious Bride," "Man of Iron," FN; Front Page
Woman," "I Live For Love." In 1936: Colleen,
"The Big Noise, " "Stolen Holiday," WB.
MORTENSEN, H. C: Advertising manager. Greater
Amusements, Minneapolis, Minn.; b. Fort Dodge. Iowa.
1885; married. With newspapers 21 years. Present posi-
tion past three years.
MORTENSEN, T. E.: Publisher of Greater Amuse-
ments, Minneapolis, Minn.; b. 1888. Has followed
journalism since graduation from the University of Minne-
sota. Was with Fargo, Aberdeen and Moosejaw papers.
.Minneapolis Journal and Minneapolis Tribune. Entered
the motion picture trade paper publishing held in iaij
as business manager of Amusements, now Greater Amuse-
ments.
MORTIMER, CHARLES: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"You Made Me Love You," British International. In
1934: "The Return of Bulldog Drummond,'' British in;
ternational. In 1935: "The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes, _
GB- "Living Dangerously," "Someone at the Door,
BIP; "Rhodes." "Mister Hobo." GB. In 1936: Living
Dangerously," ABP.
MORTON, ARTHUR: Songs. In 1935: collaborated
on songs, "Manliattan Jloon," Universal.
MORTON, CHARLES: Actor, b. Vallejo, Cal., Janu-
ary 28, 1907; h. 6 feet; brown hair and green -blue eyes,
w. 175 pounds; p. Frank Morton, professional: e. Madi-
son high school, Madison, Wis., and University of Wis-
consin; hy. handball, swimming, basketball and toot-
ball. Stage experience since seven years of age having
appeared in stock, vaudeville and on the legitimate stage.
Played in "Katzenjammer Kids," with Sothem and Mar-
lowe and Sir John Martin -Harvey. Screen experience
began with Fox in 1926. Has appeared in the .follow-
ing pictures: "Four Sons," "Four Devils and Chris-
na" for Fox; "The Far Call" (1929), Pox; la ,1930 In
"Cameo Kirby" Fox; "Check and Double Check,' Radio
I'ietures- (1933) "Goldie Gets Along," RKO-Radio. In
1936: "Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount.
MORTON, CHESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MORTON, CLIVE: Actor, b. London, March 16, 1904;
b 5 ft 11 in.; 155 pounds; fair hair, blue eyes; married;
c St Peter's School, Eastbourne and Bradfleld College.
Four years in East India Merchants. Legitimate stage
from 1926. Films include: 1932, "Fires of Fate (BIP).
1933. "The Blarney Stone," (BD); ''^Friday the 13th
(GB)- 1934, "Evergreen," (GB) ; "The Secret of the
Lo<-h.'' (Wyndham); "The Great Defender, (BIP).
MORTON, GUY: Writer. In 1935: screen play "Secrets
cif Chinatown," Northern Films.
MORTON, JAMES C: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Devils Brother." MGM. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids,
Republic.
MOS CARL R.: Assistant Advertising Manager, 20th
Century-Fox Film Corporation, b. Brooklyn, N Y., Jlay
5 1901; e. Manual Training high school, Brooklyn. N.\..
\ B Columbia College, New York. Instructor, Clark
.School; salesman, Carey Press; statistician. Asiatic
I'etroleum Co.; ad writer and statistician. Chandler &
Co Joined Universal Pictures advertising department,
advertising manager of Unlversal's British office; assist-
•int to Carl Laemmle, Jr., at Universal City; joined Fox
Theatres advertising department, 1930.
MOSCOVITCH, MAURICE: Actor,
el," RKO-RadlQ,
In 1936: "Winter-
MOSCOW, SAM M.: Division Manager, Columbia Pic-
tures. 131 Walton Street, Atlanta. Ga. b. London^ Eng-
land Feb. 3, 1885; married; e. public schools, Everett,
Mass Musician. Eniered picture business 26 years ago.
connected with Warner Features, Boston Photoplay Co.,
Independent Films, Inc., and now Columbia Pictures Corp.,
as division manager.
MOSELEY, PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
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MOSER, FRANK: Producer. Born on a farm near Oketo,
Kan. Graduate of the Marysville, Kansas, high school,
1907. Attended Albert T. Reld Art School of Topeks,
Kan., 19U7 and 190S. Attended Cumming School of Art in
Des Moines, Iowa, 1908, 1909 and 1910, during which
time he was associated with J. N. Ding, cartoonist for
the "Des Moines Register," as part time Illustrator,
cartoonist and doing general utility sketch assignments.
When Ding came to New York In 1910, Moser took the
regular daily cartoon job on the "Des Moines Beglster"
where he remained for two years. He went to New
York in the fall of 1912 to continue studying art at the
Art Students League and Illustrated a daily story for the
"New York Globe" known as "In Our School," which ran
four years. In 1915 he began drawing moving pictuieg
for The Edison Company — a feature known as "Kid
Kelly" — six of them. Established the cartoon departusent
of International Film Service in 1916, making the first
"Krazy Kat" for motion pictures as well as the flrsi
of "Bringing Up Father," "Happy Hooligan," "Little
Jimmy" and "Jerry On The Job." About 1918 joined
the Paramount Studios where he produced twenty-six
comedies known as "Bud and Susie." Leaving Paramount
in 1919 he joined Paul Terry and assisted Terry In the
production of 430 Fables. In 1929 he entered a partnership
with Terry and jointly created and established the present
"Terrytoons." In 1936 resigned presidency of Moser-
Terry, Inc., producers of Terrytoons.
MOSER, HANS: Actor. Appeared In 1932 In "His
Majesty. King Ballyhoo," Capital. In 1936: "Frasquita,"
Du World. In 1937: "Masquerade in Vienna," George
Kraska.
MOSHEIM, GRETE: Actress. In 1935: "Car of
Dreams," Gaumont-British.
MOSHER, JOHN CHAPIN: Reviewer, New Yorker
Magazine; b. 1892; e. Williams (A. B.). Has written
the motion picture column in the New Yorker for the last
nine years.
MOSJUKIN, IVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MOSKOWITZ, CHARLES C: General Theatre Repre-
sentative of Loew'8 Inc., in charge of all theatres In
Greater New York area; b. New York City; e. College
of the City of New York, New York University and
School of Commerce. Entered Loew's, Inc., about 25
years ago In a minor capacity, and worked bis way up to
one of the highest executive positions in the organization.
He has never been connected with any other theatrical
organization. December, 1934, became director of Loew's,
Inc., and MGM Pictures Corp. Clubs: Cinema Club of
New York, Masonic Order and Shrine.
MOSKOWITZ, HARRY: Engineer, Chief of con-
struction department, Loew's, Inc. ; b. New York City,
Jan. 30, 18!.I4; p. Anna and Louis Moskowitz; educated
in public and high schools. New York City. In charge
of building and maintenance Loew Theatres. Built and
supervised many theatres throughout United States. Visited
foreign countries and built theatres in Australia, South
Africa, London, Calcutta, South America and other
countries.
MOSKOWITZ, JENNIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MOSKOWJTZ, JOSEPH H.: Vice president of United
Artists; b. New York City, April 10, 1900; e. High
School of Commerce; entered employ of Joseph M. Schenck
aljout sixteen years ago as bookkeeper, and worked up with
him until he became Schenck's representative in New
York. Clubs: Cinema Club of New York, Masonic Order
and Shrine.
MOSLEY, LEONARD 0.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MOSS, ALEC: Publicity, b. London, England, November
24, 1891; h. 5 feet 7 Inches; dark brown hair and eyes;
w. 152 pounds; hy. chess, reading. Started as a special
writer and for three and a half years was associated with
Floyd W. Parsons in conducting the Everybody's Business
Department in the Saturday Evening Post. Contributed
articles to leading periodicals. Collaborated with Floyd
W. Parsons on the authorship of two books, "Everybody's
Business" and "American Business Methods." Later on
was instrumental in the founding and development of
"Advertising and Selling," authoritative advertising and
merchandising publication In its field. Was its man-
aging editor. Then joined the motion picture Industry
with Warner Bros, as a member of the advertising and
publicity department. Later joined Columbia Pictures,
where he was director of advertising and publicity for
about five years. Was transferred to the Coast studios of
Columljia from which post he resigned late in 1930. Re-
lumed to New York City to start advertising agency.
MOSS, PAUL FINDER: Writer. In 1934 collaborated
on story of "Twenty Million Sweethearts," First National.
In 1935: collaborated on "Big Broadcast of 1936," Para-
mount.
MOTEN, ETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MOULTON, EDWIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
MOULTON, THOMAS T.: Chief engineer of the sound
department. United Artists studios, Hollywood; b. Wausau,
Wis., January 1, 1896; p. Howard and Lorene Moulton ;
e. grammar school, high school, and university in elec-
liical engineering; m. Eunice M. Moulton; one daughter
Adelia May Moulton. Was electrical engineer for Pacific
Fruit Express Company, San Francisco, for four years.
Operated his own ice business and then sold it to Union
ice Company. Went to Los Angeles nine years ago and
has been actively engaged In the electric engineering pro-
fession ever since.
MOULTRIE, ANN: Actress, b. United States, 30 years
ago; h. 5 feet 5 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 120
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. theatrical training. New
York high scliool, college; married; hy. children and sports.
Was on stage. Films include "The President Vanishes,"
Paramount, 1934. In 1936: "Everybody's Old Man."
Twentieth Century-Fox; "One Rainy Afternoon," U.A.
MOUNTAIN MELODEERS: Musicians. In 1935: Vita-
phone short product; Educational short product.
MOUNTAINEERS, THE: Band. In 1935: Universal
short product.
MOUNTAN, DAVID J.: Distributor. In June, 1934.
sold his Interests in Showmen's Pictures, Inc., of which
he had been president, b. New York City, February 26,
1S85. Has been engaged for many years in distribution
on the state rights market.
MOUNTENEY, CARLISLE: Sound engineer. In 1935:
collaborated on sound, "The Morals of Marcus," Twicken-
ham.
MOUZALEVSKY, G. V.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MO VITA: Actress. In 1935: "Mutiny on the Bounty."
MGM.
MOWBRAY. ALAN: Actor, b. London, England: li.
6 feet; w. 158 pounds; gray eyes, brown hair; e. London;
m. Lorayne Carpenter, actress and has a child, Patricia;
hy. polo. Stage experience in England and America and
toured the United Svates with the Theatre Guild. Pic-
tures include: "God's Gift to Women," "Alexander Hamil-
ton," "Man in Posessslon," "Left Over Ladles" and
"Nice Ladies." In 1933 appeared In "Peg C My
Heart," MGM; "A Study in Scarlet," Fox-World Wide;
"Voltaire," Warner; "Berkeley Square," Fox; "Midnight
Club," Paramount: "The World Changes,'" First Na-
tional; "Roman Scandals." United Artists. In 1934:
"Long Lost Father," "Where Sinners Meet," RKO; "Tl.e
Girl from Missouri," MGM; "Charlie Chan In London."
Fox; "The House of Rothschild," United Artists-20th
Cinlury "Cheaters." Liberty: "Little Man, What Now?".
Universal. In 1935: "Night Life of the Gods." 'Lady
Tubbs." Universal; "Becky Sharp," Pioneer-RKO; "The
Gay Deception." 20th Century-Fox; "In Person," RKO:
"She Couldn't Take It," Columbia. In 1936: "Rose
Marie," MGM; "Muss 'Em Up," "Mary of Scotland."
"Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio; "Desire," "Give
Us This Night," "The Case Against Mrs. Ames," "Fatal
Lady," Paramount; "My Man Godfrey," U; "Ladles in
Love," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Four Days Wonder,"
U; "On the Avenue." 20th Century-Fox; "The King and
the Chorus Girl," WB.
MOWER, JACK: b. Honolulu, 1890; h. 6 feet; brown
aair and hazel eyes; w. 180 pounds; e. Punahou, Col.,
and Honolulu. Stage experience in musical comedy, vaude-
ville. Screen work with Vltaphone, Selig, Metro, Uni-
versal, Lasky, Pathe, State Bights, Ermine Productions,
Rayart, Sterling, Big 4, Columbia, First National. Pic-
tures include: "Sailor's Wives," First National; "The
Air Patrol." "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Universal; "Pretty
Clothes," Sterling; "Sinners Parade," Columbia; "Anne
Against the World," "Ships of the Night," Bayart;
"Ridin' Law" (1930), Big 4. In 1936: "Hollywood
Boulevard," Paramount. In 1937: "White Bondage," WB.
MOWRER, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
MOYA, STELLA: Actress. In 1936: "East Meets
West," GB.
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MOVER. CHARLES E. : Advertising and Publicity Dl-
n'ctor, Artcinema Associates, Inc. b. Reading, Berks
County, Pa., March 4, 1886; m. Hazel Snider Moyer; c.
Iiigli school. Franklin and Marshall College IVi years;
I'niversity of Pennsylvania, 2V2 years; Harvard, 1% years.
American School for Playwrights and Dramatists. Short
story writer and managin.5 editor of nine newspapers.
President and managing director of newspaper syndicate.
Publicity director. Paramount Pictures; Advertising and
publicity director. United Artists. Joined Artcinema As-
so<iates. Inc.. as advertising and publicity, early in 1937
MOYLAN, CATHERINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Alnianiic. J
MOYNIHAN, JOHN: Motion Picture Department,
Blaine-Thompson Co. b. Blu£fton. Ind. ; e. Notre Dame
I'liiversity. Previously with advertising department, FBO.
KKO. Warner, Columbia. Lord & Thomas; editorial depart-
nunts. Tulsa Tribune, Tampa Telegraph, Sandusky Regis-
ter, Louisville Courier- Journal and Herald-Post, New York
World Telegram.
MOYSE, MOLLIS W.: West Coast Representative, Du
I'nnt Film Mfg. Corp.: b. Rivera, Cal., Sept. 29. 1902;
married. 192J ; e. Glendale High School, '19. B. S.
chemical engineering, 1921, California Institute of Tech-
nology with Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, 1924-
1928. department head; DuPont Film Manufacturing Cor-
poration. 1928; Plant and Research Laboratory. 1928-1929;
.Sales department. New York office, 1929-1931; Technical
repicsentative. Hollywood, since 1931.
MOZART, GEORGE: Actor, b. Yarmouth, England,
Feb. 15, 1864; e. Yarmouth Grammar School. Leading
stage comedian England. America and Australia. Films:
"Medicine Man," "Stand Up and Sing," "Mystery of the
Mary Celeste" and "Breakers Ahead." In 1936: "The
Song of Freedom," British Lion.
MOZOLEVSKAYA, L.: Actress. In 1935: "The Red
Village," Belgoskino.
MUDGE, GERTRUDE: Actress. In 1936: Educational
.short product.
MUDIE, LEONARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Vol-
taire," Warner. In 1934: "The Mystery of Mr. X."
MOM; "The House of Rothschild." In 1935: "Clive of
India," "Cardinal Richelieu." UA-20th Century; "Becky
Sharp," RKO-Pioneer; "Rendezvous," MGM; "Captain
Blood," FN. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession," Uni-
versal; "Anthony Adverse," WB; "Mary of Scotland,"
RKO-Radio; "His Brother's Wife," MGM. In 1937:
"The King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
MUEHLMAN, CHARLES H.: Branch Manager. Former
legitimate stage press agent. From 1915 to 1918 was
local exchange manager. Fox. later assistant to Joseph
M. Schenck in New York. From 1918-29. manager. As-
sociated Producers locally, and then manager for First
National. Now branch manager, Warner, San Francisco;
member. Film Board of Trade and Olympic Club.
MUELLER, RENATE: Actress, b. Munich, Germany;
h. 5 feet 7 inches; fair hair, blue eyes. Star of many
recent German talkers, and has also made two British
films for Gainsborough. "Sunshine Susie" ("The Office
Girl") (1931) and "Marry Me" (1932). In 1935: "Victor
and Victoria," Ufa.
MUELLER, ROLF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
Jianac. )
MUELLER, WILLIAM A.: Chief Transmission En-
gineer, Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, Cal.; b. Nebraska.
■Ian. 17, 1900: married, e. B.S. In electrical engineering
University of Nebraska, 1922. Was research engineer
with Bell Telephone Laboratories, New York City, for
several years. Previously research engineer. Western
Electric Company. Has been connected with Warner
Mrothers in development of Vilaphone and talking pic-
tures from their Inception.
MUHL, EDWARD: Assistant secretary to Universal and
head of legal department, b. Richmond, Ind., Feb. 17,
1907; h. 5 ft. 10 V4 in.; w. 150 pounds; p. Gertrude and
Earl E.. manufacturing steel foreman; e. high school and
university. Costs division, accounting department, 1927-32.
Personal business manager Carl Laemmie, 1932-35. Legal
department and business manager Universal, 1934-35.
MUIR, ESTHER: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "I
I.ove That Man." Paramount; "Picture Brides," Allie.1:
"Wine, Women and Song," produced by I. E. Chadwick ;
"Piiblic Stenographer," Showmen's Pictures. In 19:;i-
"Unknown Blonde," Majestic: "The Party's Over." Co
lumbia. In 1935: "Racing Luck," Republic.
MUIR, FLORABEL: Writer. Fox studios. b. Rock
Springs, Wyo. ; e. University of Nebraska and University
of Washington; married. Did newspaper work, fiction
writing and general magazine writing. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Fighting Youth," Universal.
MUIR, GAVIN: Actor, b. Chicago; h. 5 ft. 10 in.;
w 148 pounds; red hair and grey eyes; m. Frances Logan;
e. University College, London; On stage in "Kick In,"
"Blindness a Virtue," and others. In 1936: "Half Angel,"
"Mary of Scotland," "Charlie Chan at the Race-Track."
"Lloyds of London." "The Holy Terror." "Fair Warning."
MUIR, JEAN: Actress, r. n. Jean Muir FuUatton; b.
New Vork City. Feb. 13, 1911; h. 5 feet 7 Inches: w.
125 pounds; blonde; p. non -professional; e. Dwight
School. Englewood, N. J. Experience in stock com-
panies and the plays "The Truth Game," "Peter Ibbetson,"
"Melo." "Life Begins" and "St. Wench." With War-
ner and in 1933 appeared In "The World Changes" and
"Son of a Sailor," First National. In 1934: 'As the
Earth Turns," "Desirable," "Doctor Monica," Warner;
"Gentlemen Are Born," "Bedside," "A Modern Hero."
First National. In 1935: "The White Cockatoo." "Oil
for the Lamps of China," "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
"Stars Over Broadway," Warner; "Orchids to You," Fox.
In 1936: "White Fang," 20th Century-Fox; "Draegerman
Courage." "Fugitive in the Sky," WB. In 1937: "Her
Husband's Secretary." "Once a Doctor," "White Bond-
age," WB; 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
MULCAHY, CHARLES J,: Motion picture editor. Vin-
dicator-Telegram. Youngstown. Ohio; b. Youngstown; p.
Charles and Josephine Williams Mulcahy; e. bachelor of
arts. Started in circulation department of old Telegram,
delivered papers on rural route, covered sports, wrote free-
lance features, edited small commercial weekly before de-
pression. On Vindicator, has been reporter, rural cor-
respondent, copy reader, assistant state editor and motion
|)icture editor.
MULFORD, CLARENCE E.: Author. Film, "The
Eagle's Brood." Paramount (1935), based on novel with
"Hop-Along Cassidy" as central character; story, "Bar 20
Rides Again," Paramount. In 1936: adaptation. "Call
of the Prairie," wrote story which was basis of "Hopalong
Cassidy Returns," "Trail Dust." Paramount. In 1937:
wrote story which was basis of "Borderland," Paramount.
MULHALL, JACK: Actor, b. Wapplngers Falls, N. T.,
October 7. 1894; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 152 pounds; e. Wapplngers Falls high
school and St. Mary's Academy; m. Evelyn Wians; hy.
fish, trout, swim in the same stream, and camp beside it.
His stage experience includes boy parts in the stock
company at Whitehead's theatre, Passaic, N. J., then with
various New York productions as juvenile lead, the lust
being with Ned Wayburn In "The Producer,." His flrsi
appearance in pictures was In Hal Reed's "Cold Cash,"
next Biograph Company, playing with the Glshes, Henry
Walthall. Mary Pickford. Marshal Nellan, Lionel Barry-
more, Antonio Moreno. Blanche Sweet and others. His
first connection with First National was the signing of
a contract to play opposite Norma and Constance Talmadge.
i'layed in ly2'J in "Children of tlie Ritz," "Dark Streets,"
"Twin Beds," "Two Weeks Off," First National; "Song of
Songs," Warner; in 1930 in "In the Next Boom." "Mur-
der Will Out." "Road to Paradise," "Show Girl In Hol-
lywood," First National; "The Golden Calf," "The Fall
Guy," Radio; (1931-32). "Murder at Dawn." Big 4;
"Passport to Paradise," "Night Beat," "Sally of the
Subway," Mayfair; "Lovebound," Peerless; (1932) "Hell's
Headquarters," Slayfair; "Passport to Paradise." Mayfair.
In 1!I34: "The Mystery Squadron," Mascot serial; "Cur-
tain at Eight." Majestic; "Many Happy Returns." "The
Old Fashioned Way." Paramount; "Burn 'Em Up Barnes"
released as feature by Majestic, also Mascot serial. In
ins.'i: "Love in Bloom." "People Will Talk." "Paris in
Spring." "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount;
"George White's 1935 .Scandals," Fox; "Headline
Woman." Mascot; "His Night Out," Universal; "Custer's
Last Stand." Stage & .Screen Serial. In 1936: "Preview
Murder Mystery." "13 Hours by Air." "Hollywood
Boulevard." "Wedding Present." Paramount; "The Clutch-
ing Hand." Weiss; "Beloved Enemy." UA. In 1937:
"Secret Valley." 20th Century-Fox; "History Is Made at
.Night." UA.
MULHAUSER, JAMES: Actor, b. Brooklyn, N. Y..
October 31. 1890; e. New York City; h. 5 feet 11 inches;
w. 167 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy. all outdoor
sports. Worked In theatre for years, both business and
acting. Entered pictures In 1918; appeared In "The
Head Man," First National: "China Bound," MGM; three
shorts for Sidney and A^urray at Universal, and two
Slim Summerville comedies for Universal. In 1932: col-
laborated on "The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood,"
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Universal. In 1933: collaborated on screen play "Hidden
Gold," Universal. In 1934: collaborated on "Strange
Wives." "Cheating Cheaters." Universal; screen play
Chic Sale Shorts, Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on
"Manhattan Moon." "Were-Wolf of London," Universal.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Love Letters of
a Star," "Prescription for Romance." "Carnival Queen,"
U.
MULL, WILLIAM E.: Assistant director. In 1935:
"Tlie Mysterious Avenger," "You May Be Next," "Cow-
boy Crusader," Columbia. In 1936: "Don't Gamble With
Love," "Roaming Lady." "The Gallant Defender." "Ad-
venture in Manhattan." "Theodora Goes Wild." Columbia.
In 1937: "Woman in Distress." Columbia.
MULLALY, DON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
MULLEN SISTERS. FOUR: Vaudeville act. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product.
MULL IN, MARTIN J.: Theatre Circuit Executive. In
1925 was placed in charge of Publlx maintenance de-
partment. After a year went to operating department
and was assigned to Publlx Northwest as head of Finkel-
stein & Roben with headquarters in Minneapolis. Year
later was assigned to Publix New England, in 1931. with
headquarters in Boston. After various circuits of New
England division went into receivership the Mullin and
Pinanski Theatre Corp. was formed, with Mullin &
Pinansitl in charge.
MULLINS. "MOON": Actor. In 1935: "Fighting
Youth," Universal.
MULROONEY. THOMAS P.: Foreign sales manager.
United Artists Corporation; b. Delaware, Ohio, March 24,
1899; married and lias two children.
MUNDIN, HERBERT: Actor, b. Lancashire, England,
August 21, 1898; h. 5 feet 6 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes: w. 140 pounds; e. St. Alban's grammar school In
London; leaving school to enter world war; married and
has one daughter, 20. .loined Chariot's Revue and re-
mained with It In London for seven years. Signed Fox
contract and appeared in "Almost Married," "The Silent
Witness," "The Devil's Lottery," "The Trial of Vivienne
Ware," "Bachelor's Affairs," "Chandu, the Magician,"
"Sherlock Holmes." In 1933: "Cavalcade," "Pleasure
Cruise," "Adorable," "It's Great to be Alive," "Arizona
to Broadway," "The Devil's In Love," "Shanghai Mad-
ness," "Hoopla," "Ever Since Eve," Fox. In 1931:
"Bottoms Up," "Call It Luck." "Such Women Are Dan-
gerous," "Orient Express," "Springtime for Henry," "All
Men Are Enemies," "Ever Since Eve." Fox. In 1935:
"David Copperfield," MGM: "Black Sheep," Fox; "Char-
lie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox; "Mutiny on the
Bounty." "The Perfect Gentleman," MGM. In 1936:
"King of Burlesque," "A Message to Garcia," "Under
Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox; "The Widow from Monte
Carlo." Warner; "Tarzan Escapes," MGM.
MUNI, PAUL: Actor, r. n. Muni Weisenfreund; D.
Lemberg, Austria, October 14, 1895; h. 5 feet 9 inches;
brown hair and eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. SalU and Phillip
Weisenfreund, professionals; e. public school In New
York and Cleveland; m. Bella Finkel, professional; hy.
dictionaries. 1908, joined the Yiddish Art Theatre in
New York. Played with that group for four years. Then
in other Yiddish theatres until 1926 when he went into an
American play called "We Americans." In 1927-28
played In "Four Wails," "This One Man," "Counsellor-
at-Law," and others. His screen experience started In
1928 with Fox. Appeared in "Valiant" and "Seven Faces"
for Fox; (1932), "Scarface," United Artists; "I am a
[i'ugitive from a Chain Gang," Warner. In 1933: "The
World Changes," First National; In 1934: "Hi Nellie,"
Warner. In 1935: "Bordertown." "Dr. Socrates," War-
ner: "Black Furv." FN. In 1936: "The Story of Louis
Pasteur." FN: "The Good Earth." MGM. In 1937:
"The Woman I Love." RKO; "Zola." WB. Won the
Academy Award for the best performance of 1936 for
his portrayal in "The Story of Louis Pasteur."
MUNIER, FERDINAND: Actor. b. Boston. Mass..
Dec. 3, 1889; h. 5 feet 9 inches; grey hair and blue eyes;
e. Leland Stanford, Jr., University, studied law, and was
graduated with an A.B. degree; m. Charlotte Treadway
and has one daughter. 15; hy. collecting old books. Went
into vaudeville with his wife on the Orpheum Circuit; later
formed his own stock company. Appeared in "Ohl Boy."
Under contract to Fox starting Sept. 29, 1931; appeared In
"Ambassador Bill." In 1933: "The Bowery." United
Artists; "Queen Christina," MGM. In 1934: "Count of
Monte Cristo," United Artists; "The Merry Widow,"
MGM. In 1935: "Ciive of India," "Folies Bergere,"
United Artists-20th Century; "Roberta," Radio; "Page
Miss Glory," Warner; "The Gilded Lily," "Hands
Across the Table," Paramount; "China Seas," MGM;
"Harmony Lane," Mascot; "His Family Tree." RKO;
"Two Sinners," Republic. In 1936: "The White AngeL"
FN; "The White Legion," GN; "Can This Be Dixie?,"
20th Century-Fox; "The Bold Cabailero," Republic.
MUNRO, GEORGE: Writer. In 1937: collaborated on
play "Sensation," Waldour Films.
MUNRO, GWEN: Actress. In 1937: "Orphan of the
Wilderness," British Empire Films.
MUNRO, JUNE: Actress. In 1937: "Orphan of tiie
Wilderness," British Empire Films.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
MUNSON, BYRON:
Almanac.)
MUNSON, ONA: Actress, b. Portland, Ore., June 16,
1908; h. 5 feet 2 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
115 pounds; e. Miss CatUn's school, Portland; div. Eddie
Buzzell, professional. Started in vaudeville and then musical
Mmedy. Appeared In "No, No, Nanette," "Tip Toes,"
"Twinkle Twinkle," "Manhattan Mary," "Hold Every-
thing," "As Husbands Go," "The Silver Cord." On
screen: appeared with Joe E. Brown In "Going Wild"
(1930), followed by "The Hot Heiress," with Ben Lyon,
for First National. In the Vitaphone short. "The Col-
legiate Model." Signed with First National; "Broad-
minded," "Five Star Final," First National.
MURAT, JEAN: Actress. Appeared in "Venus" (1929),
United Artists. In 1936: "La Kermesse Heroique,"
.\merican Tobis.
MURATA, MINORU: Director. Shinko Cinema Com-
pany, Japan; b. Tokyo, Japan, March 2, 1894; e. inter-
mediate school of Tokyo Higher Normal School; married.
Was stage actor. With Bokushu Ishikawa, established
Toride-sha, a new-school players' group, then worked with
Takeo Kawai and Rokuro Kitamura. Founded another
new-school group, Tohro-sha. With Shochiku Cinema
Company as director after a few years as actor with Motion
Picture Art Association. Produced publicity and adver-
tising pictures, Tokyo Cinema. Director with Kokkatsu
Company, then with Nikkatsu. To Germany and France
to inspect motion picture industry. Made chief of scenario
department of Nikkatsu. Established Shineiga-sha. and
entered Shinko Cinema Company as director. Now at
Tokyo studio.
MURDOCK. HENRY T.: Motion picture and dramati-
editor, Philadelphia Evening Ledger; b. Philadelphia,
March 7. 1902. Editor. Weekly Graphic, Honey Brook.
Pa., 1922-24. Reporter and rewrite man. Public Ledger,
1924-26. Drama and motion picture editor. Evening
Ledger. 1926-1933. Drama editor. Public Ledger. 1933-
34. Returned to Evening Ledger in 1934 as drama and
motion picture editor on closing of Public Ledger.
MURDOCK, PERRY: Actor. Appeared in "The Amaz-
ing Vagabond" (1929), Radio Pictures. In 1933 played
in "Breed of the Border," Monogram. In 1935: "Paradise
Canyon," Monogram.
MURFIN, JANE: Writer, b. Qulncy, Mich.; e. State
Normal Training School at Ypsilantl, Michigan Agricul-
tural College at Lansing, then went abroad studying arts
and languages In Paris and Rome; returned to New
York and went to Wheatcroft Dramatic School; m. Donald
Crisp, director and actor. Went on the stage, began
career as a writer in collaboration with .Tane Cowl. Was
film scenarist and editor at old 56th Street Studios of
Famous-Players-Lasky; wrote many New York stage suc-
cesses in collaboration with Jane Cowl, among them "Lilac
Time," "Daybreak," "Information Please" and "Smilin'
Through" ; bought Strongheart and produced motion pic-
tures in which the police dog was starred. Became scenario
writer at many of the larger studios and has done many
freelance film stories, among them "Meet the Prince,"
"The Prince of Head Waiters" and "The Notorious Lady";
under contract to RKO, where her first assignment was the
adaptation and dialoi;ue of "Seven Keys to ISaldpate";
later work includes "The Payoff," "Lawful Larceny," "The
Runaway Bride," "Leathernecking." "Too Many Cooks,"
additional dialogue for "White Shoulders," original story
and screen play of "Way Back Home," adaptation of
"Girl Crazv." "Friends and Lovers," all for Radio. In
1932: "Smilin' Through." MGM; "Rockabye," "What
Price Hollywood." "Young Bride." RKO-Radio. In 1933:
"The Silver Cord." "Double Harness," "Ann Vickers,"
wrote story and collaborated on screen play "After To-
night." "Our Betters." Radio. In 1934 collaborated on
screen play of "Spitfire": wrote screen play of "The
Crime Doctor." "This Man Is Mine." "The Life of
Vergie Winters." "Romance in Manhattan." "Age of
Innocence," "The Fountain," RKO-Radio. In 1935 col-
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laboratcd on screen i>la.v of "Roberta," "Alice Adams,"
"The Little Minister," RKO. In 19'M: collaborated on
screen play "Come and Get It," UA; wrote stor£ which
was basis of "That Girl ftom Paris^" RKfl-Badio; "Of
Great Riches," for Selznick International and "Summer
Lightning," for Walter Wanger. Grace Moore picture,
Columbia.
MURPHY, BOB: Actor. In 1935: "Broadway Gondo-
lier," Warner. In 1936: "The Case Against Mrs. Ames,"
"Hideaway Girl." Paramount; "Two in a Crowd," U.
In r.i37 : "Nancy Steele is MissingJ' 20th Century-Fox.
MURPHY, CHARLES J. V.: Writer. In 1935: wrote
narration for "Little America," film of Byrd's second
Antarctic e.\pedition. Paramount.
MURPHY, DUDLEY: Director, b. Winchester, Mass. e.
Milton Academy near Boston, and Massachusetts Institute
of Technology; father, H. Dudley Murphy, head of the
art school at Harvard University; hy. aviation, tennis and
swimming. In 1920 was assistant dramatic editor of the
Los Angeles Evening Express; became interested In mo-
tion pictures, studied camera work and made a series of
one-reel pictures; later in New York collaborated with
.\dolph Bolim, dancing director of the Metropolitan Opera
Company, In making synchronized short feature; went to
Paris, produced "Ballet Mechanique" ; came back to Hol-
lywood and was signed by MGM to return Immediately to
Kurope to assist Rex Ingram in production of ".Mare
Nostrum"; returned to America and wrote his first original
story, "Skyscraper," which he produced for Pathe; wrote
and directed "Stocks and Blondes," for RKO; "Jazz
Heaven," RKO; made "Frankie and Johnny" for Para-
mount, "St. Louis Blues" and "Black and Tan," three
short features with Negro casts; wrote the adaptation and
continuity of "Alex the Great" for FBO and the screen
play of "Dracula" for Universal; recently joined the
directorial staff for Paramount; co-directed "Confessions
of a Co-Ed" and "Twenty-four Hours." In 1932: "The
Sport Parade," Radio; "Skyscraper Souls," Pathe. In
1933: "Emperor Jon?^." United Artists. In 1934: "The
Night Is Young," MGM. In 1936: "Don't Gamble With
Love," Columbia.
MURPHY, EDNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURPHY, EUGENE K.: b. Chicago, 111., Aug. 10,
1909; p. Michael J. and Marion Grey; e. high school,
college. Journalist, newspaperman. Was with Balaban
and Katz Publicity and Advertising Department 1926 to
1934. Publicity director for Paramount in Toledo, 1933;
Loew's In Pittsburgh in 1935. Now handling publicity
Loew's State, New York, as member of Loew's Publicity
and Advertising Department.
MURPHY. GEORGE: Actor, b. New Haven. Conn.,
July 4, 1904; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 173 pounds; m. Juliette Johnson; e. Yale
Universit.v. Was tool maker for the Ford Company,
miner, real estate agent, then night club dancer. In
1927 entered show business. In "Good News." "Of Thee
I Sing." "Shoot the Works," "Hold Everything,"
"Roberta." On screen in "Kid Millions," Goldwyn-UA;
"Jealousy," "I'll Love You Always." both Columbia.
In 193G: "Woman Trap," Paramount. In 1937: "Top
of thj Town," U.
MURPHY, HORACE: Actor. In 1936: "The Mine
With the Iron Door," Columbia. In 1937: "Four Days
W'onficr," U; "Arizona Days," "Trouble in Texas," GN.
MURPHY, JOHN LAWRENCE: Production Manager
of Harold Lloyd Corporation; b. Chicago, 111., 1894; e.
Portland, Ore. ; played professional baseball in the old
Inter-Mountain League just prior to the war; m. Hazel
Connolly, Chicago. Enlisted in the aviation section la the
World war. Immediately following his discharge went to
IJollywood, where he joined Brunton Film Company : later
went with Rolin Film Company, which was then producing
the Harold Lloyd comedies in the old Bradbury Mansion,
Los Angeles. Participated in the building of the new
Hal Roach plant at Culver City and remained there until
Harold Lloyd branched out as an independent producer
eight years ago. Went with the Lloyd corporation as
production manager. Is a member of the Elks, Lakeside
Golf Club and the Hollywood Athletic Club.
MURPHY, MARTIN F.: Production manager. Universal,
b New York City. Nov. 30, 1889; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 170
pounds; e. high school; m. Betty Srack. Motion picture
liusiness since 1914. Member of Masonic Club.
MURPHY. MAURICE: Actor, r. n. Maurice Meelian
.Murphy, b. Seattle, Wash.. Oct. 3, 1913; h. 5 feet, 10
Inches; light hair and violet eyes; w. 144 pounds; p. John
P. and Molly Meehan Murphy; e. Elliot School. Boston,
Mass., St. Nicholas, Seattle, Beverly Hills high school.
studisd music under Dr. Nagle, Hollywood; Dr. Butler,
Peabody Institute; hy. swimming, diving, riding. Feature
writer for Script magazine. Associated with Watch Tower,
Beverly magazine. Played "The Little General" on Or-
pheum circuit. Appeared in "Peter Pan," 1933 In
"Pilgrimage," Fox's "Beau Geste," "The Valiant," "All
Quiet on the Western Front," "Divorce in the Family."
"Faithless." in 1934: "Found Alive." (Ideal) "There's
Always Tomorrow," "Tailspin," Harmony. In 1935:
"Private Worlds," "The Crusades," Paramount; "Curly
Top," Fox. In 1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island,"
"Gentle Julia," 20th Century-Fox; "Down to the Sea,"
Republic; "Romeo and Juliet," MGM.
MURPHY, PAUL: Associate art director, b. Denver.
Col.. Jan. 11, 1899; e. Long Beach, Cal., University of
Illinois, University of California, University o* Soutliern
California (School of Architecture); married and has two
children. Studied in France. Italy. Spain. Switzerland.
Practiced architecture in Los Angeles. Was draughtsman,
Warner Bros., then RICO. Set designer and art director.
Columbia. In 1935: "A Feather in Her Hat," "The Girl
Friend," "The Lone Wolf Returns." Columbia.
MURPHY, RALPH: Director, m. Christine Callahan,
has 3 children, b. Rorkville, Conn., 1895; graduate of Syra-
cuse University. Started his screen career as a dialogue
technician and directed dialogue for "Holiday." collabo-
rated on scripts of "Big Money," "Millie." "A Woman
of Experience" and "Sweepstakes." For two years di-
rector for Henry Duffy, on the Pacific Coast. Co-directed,
"The Tip Off." In 1932: "Panama Flo," "The Big
Shot," RKO-Pathe; "70.000 Witnesses," Paramount. In
1933: "Song of the Eagle." "Golden Harvest," "Girl
Without a Room." "Strictly Personal," Paramount. In
1934: "She Made Her Bed." "Private Scandal," "The
Great Flirtation." "The Notorious Sophie Lang," "One
Hour Late," Paramount. In 1935: "McFadden's Flats."
"Men Without Nj.mes," "Collegiate," Paramount. In
1936: "Florida Special." Paramount: "The Man I
Marry." In 1937: "Top of the Town." V.
MURPHY, THOMAS F.: Hubbard and Murphy Theatres.
Inc. b. Raton. New Mexico, November 16, 1900; p. Mrs.
M. G. Murphy: e. Baton high school and University of
New Mexico. Entered picture business immediately fol-
lowing college. Started as manager of Shuler Auditorium
in 1924; bought out opposition house, the Rialto. In
1925: In 1929. built present El Raton Theatre at cost
of $100,000; now operating El Raton, Shuler Auditorium
and the Luna Theatre. Member and director of Gibraltar
Enterprises. Inc., 810 Fourteenth Street. Denver, Col.:
a vice-president and director of Rocky Mountain Theatre
Owners Association.
MURR, PETER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURRAY, ANITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURRAY, CHARLIE: Actor, b. Laurel, Ind., June 22.
1872; h. 5 feet 11% inches; blue eyes and red and gray
hair; w. 202 pounds; e. Cincinnati. Ohio: married and has
one daughter, Henrietta; hy. boxing, baseball. Has lived
in Cincinnati, Muncie, Ind., Los Angeles, New York. Stage
experience with Murray and Mack for 21 years. Entered
pictures in 1912 with Blograph Company. Pictures In-
clude: "McFadden's Flats," "Cohens and Kellys." "The
Gorilla," "Irene," "Head Man." "Flying Romeos."
"Vamping Venus," "Do Your Duty," First National;
in 1930 In "Clancy In Wall Street," Aristocrat; "Around
the Corner," Columbia; "King of Jazz," Universal; "The
Duke of Dublin," "His Honor the Mayor," Paramount-
Christie Comedies; "Cohens and Kellys In Africa," Uni-
versal; ten Universal shorts; "Caught Cheating," Tiffany;
(1932), "Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood," Universal;
(1933) "Cohens and Kellys In Trouble," Universal. Is
Kelly of the Cohen and Kelly series. In 1936: "Dan-
gerous Waters." Universal.
MURRAY, ELIZABETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURRAY, J. HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
MURRAY, JACK: Film editor. In 1935: "Curly
Top," Fox; "Show Them No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox.
In 193G: "The Prisoner of Shark Island." "The Poor
Little Rich Girl," "Girl's Dormitory," 20th Century-
Fox; collaborated on "Trouble for Two," MGM. In 1937:
"Nancy Steele is Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
MURRAY. JAMES: Actor, b. New York City, February
9. 1901; h. 3 feet 11% inches; light brown hair and green
eyes; w. 178 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. Evander
Childs high school; hy. athletics. First picture he made
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was "The migrlms" in 1923. In "ilospitalily ' : ■The
Crowd," "The Big City" and "Thunder" (1929), MGM;
"Shanghai Lady," Universal; "Bright Lights' (1930),
First National; "Hide Out" (1930), Universal; (1932),
"The Reckoning," Peerless; (1933) "Air Hostess,' Col-
umbia; "Bachelor Mother," Goldsmith; "Csntral Airport,"
"Heroes for Sale," First National; "Baby Face," War-
ners; "High Gear," Hollywood. In 1935: "Ship Cafe,"
Paramount.
MURRAY, JOHN T.: Actor, b. Australia; e. Church
of England grammar school, Melbourne, College of Geneva,
Switzerland. Screen work with First National, Pro-Dis-
Co, Universal. MGM. Pictures Include: "Finger Prints,"
"Gay Old Bird," Warner; "Galloping Ghosts," Pathe;
Hamilton in "Sonny Boy," Warner; "Fazil," Fox;
"Honky Tonk," Warner Brothers; "Personality" (1930),
Columbia; "Night Work," Pathe; "Bain or Shine" (1930),
Columbia; "The Crazy Nut," Educational, Mermaid Talk-
ing Comedies; "Let Me Explain," Paramount, Christie
Talking Plays; "The Servant Problem," "Who Pays,"
■Vltaphone; (1932-33) In Vanity short comedies for Edu-
cational. In 1934: "Air Maniacs," Educational: "Love
Birds," Universal. In 1935: "Great God Gold." Republic
(Monogram). In 1936; "Here Comes Carter," Wb. In
1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
MURRAY, JOYCE: (See 1936-37 Motion PicUire Al-
manac.)
MURRAY, JULIAN (Bud Murray): Dance director,
Hal Roach Studios, b. New York City, Nov^ 21, 1888;
married; e. public and high school. Started with George
M. Cohan as a hoofer. Ten years with Messrs. Shuberl
as actor, dancer. Stage manager of the Winter Garden.
George White Scandals. Staged floor sliows in night clubs
in Chicago. Staged dances for the following films: "Head-
ing for Heaven," Tiffany; "Sisters of Follies," May-
fair; "Eight Girls in a Boat," Paramount; "As the Earth
Turns," Warner. Staging dances at the Roach Studios.
MURRAY, KEN: Actor, r. n. Don Court; b. New York
City; e. Kingston, N. Y. ; for eight years known on the
New York stage as master of ceremonies. Appeared In
"Half Marriage" (1929), "Leathernecking" (1930), Radio
Pictures. In 1933: "Disgraced," Paramount; "From Head-
quarters," Warner; Columbia short product. In 1936:
Vitaphone short product.
MURRAY, MAE: Actress. r.n. Marie Koenig. b
Portsmouth. Va., May 10, 1889; h. 5 feet 4 inches; blonde
hair and blue eyes; w. 110 pounds; e. New York City;
div. Prince David Mdivani. Stage career, Ziegfeld Follies.
Entered pictures as double for a famous star. Featured
in "On With the Dance," "Idols of Clay," Paramount:
"Peacock Alley," "Fashion Row," "Mile. Midnight." "The
Merry Widow." "The Masked Bride," "Valencia." "Alter.s
of Desire." MGM. Made tour of West Coast doing Merrv
Widow VValtz.
MURRAY, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURRAY, RICHARD: Dramatic editor, Star-Eagle.
Newark, N. J.; b. New York City, Aug. 4, 1909; e. Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, 1929. Was screen editor of
Brooklyn Standard Union, 1930-1932.
MURRAY and KING: Players. In 1937: Warner short
product.
MURRAY & LA VERE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURSKY, ALEXANDER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURTAGH, CYNTHIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MURUZETA, ALFREDO: Sales manager, Columbia.
Pictures, Buenos Aires; b. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
April 4, 1901; e. primary school. Began in business as
commercial salesman; theatre manager in Mendoza; booker
for Pathe Nathan In Buenos Aires. Manager in Rosarir.
Chile and Buenos Aires for Columbia.
MUSCO. ANGELO: Actor. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle," Capitani.
MUSE, CLARENCE: Actor, b. Baltimore, Md. ; e. Balti-
more high school and Dickerson university, Carlisle, Pa. ;
h. 5 feet 6 inche.i; w. 165 pounds; black hair, brown eyes;
hy. golf and hunting. On the stage — concert, circus, radio
and vaudeville. Entered pictures in 1928. Assigned by
Fox to replace Charles Gilpin in "Hearts in Dixie."
Pictures include: "Royal Romance," "Rain or Shine,"
"Guilty," "Dirigible," "The Last Parade," "The Mind
Reader," "Cabin In the Cotton," "If I Had a Mil-
lion" and "From Hell to Heaven." In 1933: "The
Wrecker," Columbia. In 1934: "Massacre," "The Per-
sonality Kid," First National; "Broadway Bill," "Black
Moon," Columbia. In 1935: "Alias Mary Dow," Uni-
versal; "Harmony Lane," Mascot; "O'Shaughnessy's Boy,"
AIGJI: "So Red the Rose," Paramount. In 1936: "Muss
'Em Up," "Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio; "Laughing Irish
Eyes," "Follow Your Heart," Republic; "Showboat,"
U: Columbia short product. In 1937: "Mysterious Cross-
ing," U.
MUSGROVE, GERTRUDE: Actress. In 1935: "The
Scarlet Pimpernel," United Artists. In 1936: "The Man
Who Could Work Miracles," "Rembrandt," UA-London
Films.
MUSMANNO. JUDGE M. A.: Writer. In 1935: storv
"lllack Fury," WB.
MUSSER, CLAIR OMAR: .See 1936.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
MUSURACA, NICK: Cameraman. In 1933: "Cross
Fire," "Headline Shooter," "Cheyenne Kid," "Son of
(he Border," "Flying Devils," "Chance at Heaven,"
Radio; together with Alfred Gilks on "Midshipman Jack,"
Radio. In 1934: "Long Lost Fatlier." "Sing and Like
It," "Where Sinners Meet," "We're Rich Again," RKO.
In 1935: "Murder on a Honeymoon," "Village Tale,"
"Old Man Rhythm," "To Beat the Band," RKO. In
1936: "Two in the Dark," "The Farmer in the Dell. "
"Second Wife," "The Plot Thickens," RKO-Radio; col-
laborated on photography, "Silly Billies," RKO. In
1937: "We're on the Jury," BKO-Badlo.
MUTO, ANTHONY: b. New Orleans, La. p. Dr. Al-
fonso and Teresa Buonasorte-Trottl Muto; e. Academla
Heai, Rome, Italy; Georgetown University, Washington.
D. C. ; Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio (A.B.,
LL.B.); m. Irene Van Horn Crisp. Reporter, N. Y.
iMorning Telegraph, The World, special writer, N. Y.
Telegram. As correspondent for London Daily Telegraph,
covered Rlfif uprising. North Africa, Druse Rebellion,
Syria, Japanese attack on Shanghai. Did publicity work
for Italian State Railways. Joined staff of MPPDA in
1933. Assigned to the Washington office.
MYCROFT. WALTER CHARLES: Director of Pro
ductlon, AssoclateiJ British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
Elstree, Eng. Previously journalist; In 1927, film critic
of Evening Standard, London, when appointed to charge
ijf story and scenario departments at B.I. P. ; became-
production chief In 1933.
MYERS, ABRAM F.: Chairman of the board and gen-
eral counsel. Allied States Association of Motion Picture
Exhibitors; b. Fairfield, Iowa, July 27, 1889; p. Abram
and Ellen S. ; e. grammar school, high school, two years
academic course at college, L.L.B. Georgetown, 1912; spe-
cial courses in economics and political science; m. Mary
G. Connor. Admitted to bar. District of Columbia 1912;
bar of Supreme Court, U. S. 1919; attorney department
Justice, 1913-1918 and 1919-1922; assistant to the solicitor
general engaged in Supreme Court cases 1919-1920; in
charge of emergency fleet corporation civil litigation,
1920-1921; special assistant to the attorney general In
antitrust matters, 1921-1926; senior attorney In charge,
1925-1926; member Federal Trade Commission, 1926-
1929; chairman, 1928-1929; president and general coun-
sen. Allied States Association, 1929-1931, Chairman of
Board and General Counsel, Allied States Association,
since 1932. besides general practice.
MYERS, CALVIN D.t Editor, the News, Newburgh, N.
Y. married. Was with ZanesvlUe, Ohio, publications until
1901. With Newburgh News since then.
MYERS, CARMEL: Actress, b. San Francisco, Cal..
April 4, 1901; h. 5 feet 4 inches; red hair and green
eyes; w. 120 pounds; p. Mrs. Isadore Myers and Rabbi
Isadore Myers (both deceased), non-piotessionals: e. Los
Angeles high school, sang Ingenue lead In "The Magic
Melody" for one season In New York City; m. italph
H. Blum, attorney, June 9, 1929; hy. tennis, dancing,
playing ukulele and singing her own compositions. Played
in many Writers' Club productions in Hollywood. En-
tered pictures in 1917 under tutelage of D. W. GrlfBth.
Her first appearance before the camera was In "The
Matri-maniac " with Douglas Fairbanks; then followed
"Stage Struck," "Might and the Man," a lead opposite
Harold Lockwood In "The Haunted Pajamas," after which
she signed a two year starring contract with Universal.
"Sirens of the Sea," "My Unmarried Wife," "All
Night" and "A Society Sensation" were some of the
:nctures made dmiiig tills uine. 'i uen followed a
season on the stage in New York and one year's con-
tract with Universal. Also appearances in "The Last
Hour," "The Famous Mrs. Pair," "You Are In Danger,"
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"The Dancer of the Nile," "The Magic Skin." or 'Tlic
Slave of Desire," and then "Law Against Law," for
Golclwyn. After this In "Beau Brummel" with John
Barrymore for Warner. She scored as Iris In MG.M's
"Ben Uur." After that she made "A Certain Young
Man." "The Demi-Bride" and "The Understanding
Heart" for the .same rompaiiv. Then "Siirrcll and Son"
for United Artists; "The Girl from Rio" for Gotham;
In ru.\'s first UIO per cent feature Movietone. •"I'lu!
Ghost Talks," from the stage play "Badges" by Max
Marcin; (1929) "Careers," "The Careless Age," First
National; "Dream of Love," MGM; "The Red Sword."
Radio Pictures; "He Did His Best" (1929), Para-
mount-Christie; "Broadway Scandals" (1929), Columbia:
"The Ship from Shangha'," (1930), MGM; "The Lady
Surrenders" (1930). Universal; "The Stronger Sex" (1930)
1931: "Svengali," Warner; "The Mad Genius." Warner;
"Pleasure," Artclass; "Chinatown After Dark," Action;
"Nice Women." Universal. In 1931: "Countess of Moiito
Cristo." LTniversal.
MYERS, HARRY: Actor, b. New Haven, Conn.; h. 5
feet 11 inches: brown hair and blue eyes; \v. 176 pounds;
e. Philadelphia; married. Has had stage experience. Screen
work with Lubin, Vim Comedies, Myers-Theby Comedy
Corporation. Pathe, Universal. Fn\-. First Natinnal. Met'o.
Warners, Selznick. Paramount, Vitagraph, Tiffany-Stahl.
Pictures include: "Up in Slabel's Room," Pio-Dis-Co;
"Girl in the Pullman." Pathe; "The Bachelor's Baby,"
Columbia; "The Dove," United Artists; "The Cleanup."
Excellent: "Montmartre Rose," "Street of Illusion," Col-
umbia: "Dream of Love," "Wonder of Women." MGM.
In 1933: "Police Call," Showmen's Pictures; "The Im-
portant Witness." Tower. In iri.'t.">- "Mississipiii." Para-
mount. In IQ-IG: "Hollywood Boulevard." Paramount.
MYERS. HAZEL W.: Chairman. Kansas State Board of
Review, Motion Pictures. 6th and Armstrong, Kansas Citv.
Kan.; b. Fort Scott. Kan., Nov. 29. 1890: e. "University
of Kansas, one year; Sweet Briar ColICKe. Va.. one year;
not married. For 15 years was reporter, city editor, tele-
graph editor, on papers in Fort Scott, Parsons. Salina and
Arkansas City, Kansas. Chairman. Kansas State Board
of Review. May, 1930. to Januarv, 1932. and since May
1933.
MYERS, HENRY: Writer, b. Chicago, 111., June 24,
1895; e. Columbia University, New York City; h. 5 feet
1014 Inches; w. 160 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy.
chess, checkers. Author of sta.se plays: "The First Fifty
Years." "Me," co-author of "Good Boy.' lyrics of "The
New Y'orkers," three songs in "Garrick Gaieties"; ac-
companist for singers; press representative for various man-
agers, the Shubcrts, Patterson McNutt. William A. Brady
and others. Entored pictures in 1930, wrote screen plav
and dialogue for Clara Bow's "Her Wedding Night,"
Paramount; "June Moon," Paramount; "Genfe Alegre"
(Spanish), Paramount; "El Principe Gondolers" (Span-
ish), Paramount; screen plav and dialogue for "^fnrder
By the Clock." "Million Dollar Legs." Paramount. In
1P33 collaborated on "Dinlomaniacs." RKO. Tn 1934:
"Father Brown. Detective." Paramount. In 1935: col-
laborated on "Big Broadcast of 1936." "Here Comes
Cookie." "Mlssissipni." Paramount; collaborated on screen
play "The Black Room Mysterv." Columbia. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "College Holiday." Para-
mount; "Luckiest Girl in the World." U.
MYERS, JOHN B.: Publicity and Advertising
Director, Txindon Film Productions. Ltd. b. St. Peter's
Port. Guernsey. Channel Islands. Sept. 26. 1904: married,
e. Park House. Devon and Newton College. Eng. Private
tutor and sports and English master at Seaford College:
special correspondent. Amalgamated Press. London: feature
writer Daily Chronicle. Joined industry as publicity
manager to Paramount-British in 1930; later did pub-
licity for group of stars and directors. Including Alexander
Korda and Harry Lachman. Joined London Films on
inception of company, and now controls Continental as
well as British publicity.
MYERS, L. JOHN: Sound supervisor. In 1936: "Empty
Saddles," TT. In 1937: "Sandflow." U.
MYERS, S. A.: General manager, British Lion Film
Corporation. England: b. Birmingham. July 24, 1896;
married. \^as In fancy pcids business before .loining
Stoll as renresentatlve In 1918. becoming branch super-
visor In 19?5: 1ndep?ndent renter in Midlands 1927-29:
took up present position In 1929.
MYERS. ZION: Director, b. San Fvanrisro. 1S9x; e
Los Angeles high school. Junior College and University
of Southern California: h. 5 feet 11 Inches; red hair, blue
eyes; w. 170 pounds: hy. golf and tennis. Was a
scenarist and writer before directing shorts; supervised
comedies for Universal and directed Educational and Fox
comedies; under contract to MGM directing a series of
all-dog pictures called Dogviile Comedies; "The Big Dofe
House," "So Quiet on the K-9 Front," "The Dogway
.Melody," "Who Killed Boverf" "Love Tails of Morocco"
and "Trader Hound"; co-directed "Sidewalks of New
York," MGM. In 1933: Produced, directed, screen play
and story. "Lucky Dog," Universal. Directed "Infla-
tion," MGM short. In lOS.l: Production associate on "Ro-
berta," "The Gay Divorcee," "Old Man Rhythm," "To
Beat the Band," RKO. In 1936: "Two in the Dark."
produced "They Wanted to Marry," RKO-Radio.
MYLES.
.Mmanac. i
NORBERT: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
MYRON. HELEN: Costumes. In 1935: "Charlie Chan
in Egypt." "Thunder in the Night," Fox; "Paddy
ODay." "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox.
MYRTLE. ODETTE:
TA.
Actress. In 1936: "Dodsworth."
N
NASA:
serial.
Player. In 1936: "Darkest Africa," Republic
NACE. ANTHONY: Actor, b. Asheville, N. C. ; c.
preparatory school; p. Bruce Nace, manufacturer; liy.
amateur photography; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 170 pounds; brown
hair and blue eyes. On stage in "Hope and Pray," and
others. In 1936: "Murder With Pictures," "Murder Goes
to College." "A Son Comes Home," Paramount. In 1937:
"Internes Can't Take Money," Paramount.
NACHBAUER. ERNEST STAHL:
Picture Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion
SHAMOON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
NADIR,
.\lmanac.)
NAGASE, TOKUTARO: Managing Director, D. Nagase
and Company. Ltd.. Osaka. Japan; b. Osaka. Japan. Dec.
13. 1.SS6: e graduate of Osaka Higher Commercial School:
married. Wis importer of dyestuffs, chemicals, photo-
graphic materials, etc. Is importer of raw films. Owner
of the Far East Film Laboratory, developing, editing,
printing, super-impose of foreign pictures, sound record-
ing, dubbing, talking picture news.
NAGEL, ANNE: Actress, r. n. Anne Dolan; b. Boston.
Sept. 20, 1915; h 5 feet 4; w. 108; black hair, blue
eyes; p. father, Curtis F. Nagei, technicolor expert; e.
graduated from the Notre Dame Academy in Boston.
In 1933 appeared in "I Loved Y'ou Wednesday." and in
19.34: "Stand Up and Cheer," both for Fox. In 1936:
"Hot Money," "China Clipper," "King of Hockey,"
"Here Comes Carter," WB.
NAGEL. CONRAD: Actor, b. Keokuk. Iowa. March 16.
1897; h. 6 feet; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds;
e. Highland Park college. Des Moines: m. Ruth Ho'.ms:
hy. books. During his stage career he played with the
Peerless Stock company in juvenile parts in 1914 at
Des Moines. Deciding upon a screen career he appeared
in "The Fighting Chance" for Lasky in 1920; and
thence to MGM in "Three Weeks," "Tess of the d'Urber-
villes," "The Snob," in 1924; "The Waning Sex," and
"Tin Hats" in 1926; in "Quality Street," "The Hypno-
tist" in 1927; "The Mysterious Lady" and others In
1928. In 1929 "Red Wine," Fox; "The Idle Rich."
MGM; "Kid Gloves," Warner: "The Kiss," "Thirtpenth
Chair." MGM; in 1930 in "Dynamite." "Redemptioii."
"The Ship from Shanghai." MGM; "Numbered Men."
"The Right of Way," "The Second Wife," Radio Pic-
tures; "DuBarry, Woman of Passion." "One Romantic
Night," United Artists; "The Lady Surrenders." Uni-
versal: (1932) "The Man Called Back." Tiffany; (1933)
"The Constant Woman," World Wide. President of
Academy of M. P. Arts and Sciences, resigning April,
1933. In 1933: "Ann Vickers." Radio. In 1934: "Dan-
gerous Corner." RKO-Radio: "One Hour Late." Para-
mount. In 1935: "Death Flies East." Columbia: "One
New York Night." MGM. In 1936: "Wedding Present."
Paramount; "Yellow Cargo," GN.
NAGEL, CURTIS F.: Director. Color shorts for Tiffany-
Stahl. signed long term contract with them in April.
1929. Slember of Brown-Nagel Productions releasing
through Educational.
NAINBY, ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Radio Parade
of 1935." "Dandy Dick." "The Student's Romance,"
BTP. In 1936: "When Knights Were Bold." "Public
Nuisance No. 1." General Film Distributors (England) :
"Land Without Music." U.
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NAISH, J. CARROL: Actor, b. New York City, Janu-
ary 21. 1900: h. 5 feet SV2 inches: black liair and brown
eyes; w. 152 pounds; p. Catherine Moran and PatrlcR
Sarsfleld, non-professionals; e. St. Cecilia's Academy, New
York City; ra. Gladys Heaney, professional; hy. writing,
singing, cooking, athletics, tennis and golf. Had seven
years stage experience. In Paris and also in New York.
Later in a stock company. First screen experience In
the spring of 1930. Brought from New York by Fox.
First picture "Cheer Up and Smile." After that "Double
Cross Roads," part of lookout; "Good Intentions," part of
Charlie Hatrick: "Scotland Yard," as Dr. Reimir. Fox_;
"Gun-Smoke." Paramount: "The Honorable Mr. Wong.
First National; "The Kid From Spain," United Artists.
In 1933: "Elmer, the Great," First National; "Infernal
Machine," "The Devil's In Love," "The Mad Game.
"Arizona to Broadway," "The World Gone Mad, Ma-
jestic; "Past of Mary Holmes," RKO; "Captured," War-
ner; "The Whirlwind," Columbia; "The Avenger," Mono-
gram: "Notorious But Nice." Chesterfield; "What's Your
Racket?". Mayfair. In 1934: "Upperworld," Warner:
"Murder in Trinidad," Fox: "One Is Guilty." 'The
Hell Cat," Columbia. In 1935: "Lives of a Bengal
Lancer," "The Crusades." Paramount; "Behind the
Green Lights," "Confidential," Mascot: "Black Fury,"
"Captain Blood," FN: "Under the Pampas Moon, Fox;
"Front Page Woman." "Little Big Shot." "Special
Agent," Warner. In 1936: "Two in the Dark," "Special
Investigator." "We Who Are About to Die," RKO-Radio;
"Exclusive Storv," MGM: "The Return of Jimmy Valen-
tine." "The Leathernecks Have Landed," Republic;
"Robin Hood of El Dorado." "Moonlight Murder," "Ab-
.^olute Quiet." MGM; "Charlie Chan at the Circus."
"Ramona." 'ZOth Century-Fox; "Anthony Adverse," "The
Charge of the Light Brigade," WB. In 1937: "Crack-
Up," 20th Century-Fox.
NAMARA. MARGUERITE: Music Composer and Singer.
Commenced her musical career as a toncert pianist at age
of 8. Wrote musical compositions which were published
and widely performed. Sang in Paris at the Opera
Comique. Appeared In the silent picture "Stolen
Moment." In B.I.P.'s "Carmen." In 1934: "Thirty Da •
Princess," Paramount. In 193."): "Peter ibbetson." Para-
mount.
NAMBU, KEINOSUKE: r.n. Seitaro Aiaki. Director of
.Star Publishing Co.. Tokyo, h. Japan. April 3. 1903:
married; e. Keio University. Was exploitation manager of
Paramount Show ."iection. Joined Star Publishing Co. as
director, and with "Shin Leiga." motion picture magazine,
as editor and publisher.
NAMBU, K.: b. Tokyo. Japan, Nov. 29. 1890. e.
nubile and high schools in Tokyo, and Japanese Imperial
theatre and Artists School. Came to United States to study
American stage technique, after seven years on Japanese
stage. Appeared on screen in "The Thief of Bagdad"
"Head Winds." "Dragon Horse." "Old San Francisco."
"The Chinese I'aiiot " and otheis. poi'ti'ayiiig Chinese
characters.
NAMIKI. KYOTARO: Director, Utaemon Production.
Shochiku Cinema Company. Japan. b. Kyoto. Japan.
March 8. 1903; e. primary school: married. Was stock-
keeper of a business firm. Started film career with
Makino Production as dii-ector. With Shinko Cinema and
irashi Kan.iuro Prndurfion. then joined Utaemon Pioduc-
Mon, Kyoto No. 2 Studio, Shochiku Cinema Company.
NANCE, FERN: Pen name. Nancy Nance. Film
1 rltic. The Press. Springfield. Missouri: b. IMountevalln.
Mo., October 3, 1910: p. S. R, Nance. Eight years of
newspaper work, beginning as a society assistant and
passing through and surviving the stages of children's
page editor and feature writer and ".^ob sister" and district
editor.
NAPIER, ALAN: Actor. In 1930: "Caste." Nettleford.
1931: "In a Monastery Garden,' Hagen. 1933: "Loyal-
ties." .\TP. 1936; "Wings Over Africa," Premier Staf-
ford. lO.I": "The Wife of General Lue," Premier Stafford.
NAPIER. DIANA: Actress, b. Somerset, Eng.. 1908:
father a doctor in Royal Army Medical Corps. After stage
experience was placed on contract by Alexander Korda,
appearing in "Wedding Rehearsal." "Catherine the Great"
and "Strange Evidence" for London Films and "Her First
AtfaiT" for Stirling. Later pictures include "For Love of
You" (Sterling) : "Falling in Love" (Pathe) ; "Don Juan"
(London); "Minii." "Heart's Desire." and "The Warren
Case" (all BIP) ; "Land Without Music" (Capitol); and
"Pagllacel" (Capitol). Married Richard Tauber, June
1936.
NAPOLI. NICOLA: Assistant to the President. Am-
kino Pictures Corp. b. New York. N. Y.. Nov. 13.
1905; e. Royal Technical Institute, Palermo, Italy; New
York University. Was New York correspondent with
Italian dailies; in printing and advertising concerns;
free lance writer and translator With Amkino Pictures
Corporation since 1929.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
NARCHA, AGNES:
Almanac.)
NARDELLI, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NARES, OWEN: Actor, b. Maiden Erlegh, England.
Aug. 11, 1888; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown hair, blue eyes;
m. Marie Polini; hy. golf, cricket, painting: e. Read-
ing School. On stage since 1908; in films since 1913;
made many silent pictures. Since advent of sound, ap-
peared in: "Loose Ends" (1930), B.I. P. In 1931: "The
Middle Watch." B.I.P. ; "Frail Women," Twickenham
Films; "Aren't We All," Paramount-British. In 1932:
"Sunshine Susie," Gainsborough; "The Woman Decides,"
Powers release; "The Impassive Footman." ARP: "The
Love Contract," B. & D. ; "Where Is This Ladyf" Afa;
"There Goes the Bride." Gainsborough-British Lion. "Dis-
cord." "One Precious Year," Paramount -British. In 193."i:
"I Give My Heart," Associated British Pictures.
NARUSE, MIKIO: Director, PCL, Tokyo. b. Tokyo,
Feb. 23, 1908; ni. Sachiko Chiba; e. high school. Joined
Kamata Studio, Shochiku Cinema Co. as assistant till
1936. Then with PCL as director. Films Include:
"Chanbara-Fufu," "Jungo," "Oshikiri Shinkonki."
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
NASH, GEORGE:
Almanac.)
NASH, JUNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NASH, MARY: Actress. In 1934 appeared in "Uncer-
tain Lady," Universal. In 1935: "College Scandal."
Paramount. In 1936: "Come and Get It." UA. In
1937: "The King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
NASSER, GEORGE: Exhibitor. Member of Arm of
Nasser Brothers, operating seven California houses. Ir
theatre business 18 years. Member of California Theatre
Association, affiliate of MPTOA.
NATALE. ANTHONY: Actor. In 1935: "The Cyclone
Ranger," Spectrum Pictures.
NATHAN, AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NATHAN. JOHN B.: Managing Director, Paramount
Films of Argentina. Paraguay and Uruguay, b. New York
City. June 5. 1901; e. (A.B.) College of City of New
York, post-graduate. Columbia University. Joined Para-
mount. In 1925, assistant. New York exchange; 1926. as-
sistant manager, Panama office; 1928, special represent,i-
tice, Cuban office: 1929. manager, Guatemala office: 1931.
assistant to general manager. South America. In 193?.
general manager, Panama-Central America. British and
Dutch West Indies. Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. In
1934, managing director, Argentina. Paraguay and Uru-
guay.
NATHAN, M.: Managing Director, Pathe-Natan. Was
a photographer; became cameraman during the war with
the French armies. After the war organized Rapid
Film. In 1924 opened the Francoeur Studios. In 1929.
at the advent of sound, bought all the Cineromans and
Pathe Consortium Organization with the main Joinville
Studios, theatres and distributing agencies.
NATHAN. ROBERT: Writer. Wrote novel. "One More
.Spring," screened in 1935, Fox.
NATHANSON, GILBERT: Branch Manager. j.
Minneapolis. Minn., Dec. 11, 1904; p. Isaac and Ro^rP
Nathanson; e." grammar and high school, and six years
University of Minnesota, B.L.. was lawyer: salesman in
cigar business. Became branch manager for Monogram
At Minneapolis, In 1933.
NATHANSON. HENRY LEWIS: General Manager
Regal Films. Limited, b. Minneapolis, Minnesota. August
IS 1890: married: educated at TTniversitv of Minnesota
Twenty-one years in motion picture industry. Was in
charge of distribution of World Cornoration product for
Canada. For twenty years at the head of Canadian dis
tribution of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer pictures.
NATHANSON. NATHAN LOUIS: President. Famous-
Players Canadian Corporation; managing director.
Canadian Paramount Corporation; president and manag-
ing director. Regal Films. Ltd. ; managing director.
Famous-Lasky Film Service. Ltd. : vice-president. British
Columbia Paramount Theatres; b. Minneapolis. Minn .
May 1, 1887: m. Irene Harris. To Toronto. Canada, in
1907. Associated with outdoor amusement business, later
outdoor advertising. Became an exhibitor in Toronto ip
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Players Canadian Corporation; resigned managing director-
ship on tSept. 18, 1929; returned and was appointed to
presidency. 1933.
NATHEAUX, LOUIS: Actor, b. Pine Blutf, Ark.; h.
5 feet 11 Indies; blue eyes and black hair; w. 154 pounds;
e. high scliool, UanvlUe, 111., Culver Military Academy,
Nprtluvestern University. Joined Paramount, Producers
Uistributing Corp. Pictures include: ■The Country
Doctor," "Dress Parade," "ifarp in Hock," "Stand and
Deliver," "My Friend In India," "Ship Comes In,"
"Tenth Avenue," "The Cop," Pathe; "Four Walls,"
MGM; Masher In "Midnight Madness," Pathe; Emlle in
"This Mad World." MGM; "Stool Pigeons," Columbia;
"Broadway Babies," "Weary River," First National;
"Why Be Good," "Girls Gone Wild," Pox; "Ned Mc-
Cobb's Daughter," Pathe; "Mexican Rose" (1929), Col-
umbia; "Madame Satan," MGM; "Big Money," Pathe;
"Murder on the Roof," Columbia; "The Big House,"
MGM; "The Squealer," Columbia; "Lightnin',' Fox; in
1931 "Secret SI.x," MGM; "Bad Girl," Fox; "Transat-
lantic," Fox; "Young As You Feel," Fox; "Reckless Liv-
ing," Universal; "Behind the Mask," Columbia. In
1933: "Gambling Ship," Paramount. In 1935: "I'^eckles,"
RKO. In 1931): Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times." UA.
NATSUKAWA, DAIJIRO: Actor. r.n. Daijiro Saito.
b Tokyo, March 15, 1912; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 135 lbs.;
h. painting, mountain-climbing; p. Tsumoru Sasaki, actor;
e Waseda Univ. Was juvenile stage actor. Entered
Nlkkatsu Co.. 1931, and was in "Kokoro no Taiyo." After
working for Daiichi Eiga Prod, was transferred to Ohfuna
Studio, Shochiku Cinema Co. in 1936.
NATTEFORD, JACK: Writer. b. Wahoo, Neb.,
Nov. 24, 1891; p. Mary Wilhelmina Hagstrom and
Francis Natteford, non-professionals; e. Los Angeles high
school; m. Grace Boone Jackman, non -professional: hy.
tishing, photography, gardening and travel. In two years
wrote twelve pictures for Tiffany Productions, including
"The Lost Zeppelin." Wrote two talking pictures for
Columbia, "The Flying Marine" and "Light Fingers.
.\utlior of mure than 80 motion pictures and about
twenty published short stories In better class magazines.
Ha? also been a court reporter and newspaper man. 1930-
31: "Border Romance," "Trooper 3," "The Third Alarm,"
The Thoroughbred," "The Mldnlte Stage," "Fighting
Through" for TltTany and "Women Men Marry," "Lost
Zeppeling." "Darkened Skies." "Clearing the Range,"
"Wild Horse," "Hard Hombre," "Private Scandal,"
"Arizona Terror," "Two-Gun Man." In 1932: "File
No. 113," "The Cowboy Counsellor," "Out of Singapore,"
"Bachelor Mother," "Gold," "Spirit of the West."
"Hidden Gold," "My Pal. the King." In 1933: "His
Private Secretary," "California Trail," "Neighbors'
Wives," "The Dude Bandit." "Last of the Mohicans."
In 1934: "House of Danger," "The Brand of Hate,"
"Demon for Trouble." Collaborated on story of "Riot
Squad," Mayfair. In 1935: screen play, "The Crimson
Trail." Universal; collaborated on screen play, "Headline
Woman." "Never Too Late." "Rider of the Law,"
"$1,000 a Minute," "Fighting Lady." In 193C: col-
laborated on screen play, "The Return of Jimmy Valen-
tine." "The Three Mesquiteers." "Ticket to Paradise,"
"Millionaire Kid." "Oregon Trail," "The Lonely Trail,"
Republic. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Paradise
Express," Republic.
NATZLER, CRETE: Actress. In 1934: "The Scotland
Y'ard Mystery." BIP. In 1935: "The Student's Romance."
BIP; "Kiss Me Goodbye," Celebrity.
NAUMOV-STRAJ, N.: Cameraman. In 193G: "We
Are from Kronstadt," Amkino.
NAVARA. LEON: Band leader. In 1936: Warner
short product.
NAVARRE, GUY F.: Sales manager. United Artists,
Seattle. Wash.: b. Yakima, Wash.. March 5, 1890; p.
dec; e. law degree, University of Washington; married.
Salesman, Famous Players Lasky Corporation. 1914-19,
Seattle, branch manager. Fox. 1919-24. Seattle. Sales
manager. United Artists: Kansas City, Minneapolis, Den-
ver and Seattle, since 1924.
NAVARRO, CARLOS: Technical advisor, b. Durango
City, Durango, Mexico, Jan. 6, 1905; h. 6 feet; black
hair and dark brown eyes; w. 158 pounds; p. Jose L.
Navarro, attorney; e. P. M. A.. PeekskiU. N. Y. ; North-
western University, Chicago. Seven years and a half
with MGM; one year with Fox. Pictures include "The
Big House." "Trial cf Mary Dugan." "Romance."
"Madame X," "Viva Villa." "Tame." "Kid from
Spain," "Way for a Sailor."
NAZARENKO. K. G.: Player. In 1937: "Prisoners."
Amkino.
Nat— Nee
NAZZARI, A.: Player. In 1936: "Cavalry." UA.
NAZARRO, CLIFF: Actor. Appeared with "Two
Marjories" in Vltaphone No. 2116. In i936: "Romance
Hides the Range," Spectrum.
NAZARRO, RAYMOND: Director and Writer, b. Bos-
ton. Mass., Sept. 25, 1902; p. Irene and Michael Nazarro.
non-professionals; e. Boston Commerce and St. Johns Col-
lege; hy. golf and riding. Fifteen years' screen ex-
perience as director for Fox, Metro, Pathe and inde-
pendent companies. Directed dialogue series of two
reels for Superstition I'ictures at Tec Art Studios. In
1934 collaborated on story of "Jimmy the Gent," Warner.
NEAGLE, ANNA: Actress, r. n. Marjorie Robertson;
b. Oct. 20, 1908; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; blonde hair, blue
eyes. Teacher of ballroom dancing and world champion-
ship finalist; then dancing in Chariot and C. B. Cochran
revues including "Wake Up and Dream"; went to New
York with show; selected by Jack Buchanan in 1930 as
leading woman in his West End production, "Stand Up
and Sing." On screen in "Good Night Vienna," B. & D.,
distributed in America as "Magic Night." Under con-
tract to B. & D. "The Flag Lieutenant" and "The
Little Damozel" (1932). In 1933: "Bitter Sweet." U.A. ;
"The Queens AlTaire" (19:!4>. "Nell Gw.vn" (1934K
British and Dominions. In 1935: "Peg of Old Drury,"
B & D; "Limelight" and "The Three Maxims," Wilcox.
In 1937: "London Melody," Wilcox.
NEAL, LEX: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on screen
play "Feet First," Param_ount. In 1934: collaborated
on "The Old Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1935:
collaborated on "Timothy's Quest," Paramount.
NEAL, PAUL: Sound Engineer. In 1934: "One Night
of Love," Columbia. In 1935: "Let's Live Tonight,"
Columbia; collaborated on sound, "Metropolitan," 20th
Century-Fox; "The Dark Angel," "The Melody Lingers
on." UA. In 19,36: "Strike Me Pink." "One Rainy
Afternoon," "The Gay Desperado," UA. In 1937:
"History Is Made at Night," UA.
NEALE, RALPH: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation of "The Old Curiosity Shop," BIP. In 1936-
37: "Murder by Rope," "Wednesday's Luck," "The
Clock." "Cavalier of the Streets." Plays In collaboration
include: "The Man Who Was Thursday," "The Watcher,"
"The Love Game."
NEALEANS. GEORGE J.: Advertising, b. Birmingham.
April 10. 1902; p. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Nealeans. Sr. ;
e. high school, two years law school ; marrieil. Eleven years
clieraist, metallurgist and research engineer in iron and
stnel industry. Began as house manager of Alabama
theatre, Birmingham, September, 1932. Joined adve.rtising
business.
NEAME, DONALD: Cameraman. In 1935: "Elizabeth
of England," BIP; "Invitation to the Waltz," Associ-
ated British Pictures. In 1936: "Once in a Million,"
"A Star Fell from Heaven," ABP.
NEARING, MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "Old
Man Rhythm," RKO.
NEDELL, BERNARD: Actor, r. n. Bernard Jay
Nedell; b. New York, Oct. 14. 1898; h. 6 ft.; w. 175
pounds; black hair and blue eyes; m. Olive Blakeney.
actress; hy. violin, baseball and other sports; parents were
both professionals; e. Central High School and Western
Reserve University, Cleveland. Ohio. Has played stock
in most American towns; first film work was in 1916 in
Fox's "The Serpent" ; played in early Lilian Harvey
film "A Knight in London" (English) ; "Silver King"
(1928), silent; "Her Imaginary Lover" and "Girl in
Possession." Warner British: "Lazybones" (Twickenham),
and "The Code" (Gainsborough); "First Offense," GB.
In 1936: "The Man Who Could Work Miracles." UA;
"Heat Wave," Gainsborough: "The Man from Chicago,"
"Shadows." "Innocents of Chicago." BIP. In 1937: "The
Shadow JIan," Metropolitan Studios; "Plunder in the Air."
Tudor.
NEEDHAM, ROBERT W.: Motion picture editor, finan-
cial editor, assistant night editor. Advertiser. London.
Ontario, Canada, b. Glasgow. Scotland. July 21, 1911;
n. William and Anne Needham; e. Shettleston Public
School. Glasgow; Eastbank Academy, Glasgow; Ingersoll
Collegiate, Ontario, Canada. Has been active in newspaper
work seven years. Joined Advertiser as cub reporter.
Became night reporter, night financial editor and assistant
night editor, with charge of city edition of the morning
paper. Wrote theatre column at 19.
NEEL, BOYD: Orchestra leader. In 1937: conducted
London Symphony Orchestra in "Dreaming Lips." UA.
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NEEL, LOUIS ANTHOINE: Executive. Joint manag-
ing director, Capitol Film Corporation, Ltd., London;
chairman, Trafalgar Film Productions, Ltd. : director.
Buckingham Film Productions, Ltd. ; director. General
P^lm Distributors, Ltd. b. Rheims, France, April 12,
1874; m., one son. e. France. In 1913 founded United
Water Softeners, Ltd., controlling the "Permutit" system.
Director of Buell Combustion Engineering Co. Film in-
terests began in 1933; joined board of Capitol Films, with
Max Schach and Karl Grune, on its formation and of
associated companies as formed.
NEFF. PAULINE L. : (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
NEFF, THOMAS: Film edito
I "Tundra." Burroughs-Tarzan.
In lUiiC: collaborated
NEGISHI, KANICHI: Director of Tokyo Studio. Nik-
katsu Company, Ltd., .lapan. b. Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 1,
1894; e. Economics Department, Waseda University,
Tokyo; married. Was a pressman five years. Started
as exhibitor, then entered photographic and producing field
Hith Nikkatsu Company.
NEGRI, POLA: Actress, r.n. Appollonia Chalupec. b
Lipno, Poland, 1899; e. in Poland; li. 5 feel 4; w. I'JO;
black hair, hazel eyes. Made lier first reputation as star of
Russian Imperial Ballet In the Czarist regime, as a
dancer; emotional actress of foreign stage. First seen in
America in "Passion." followed by "Gypsy Blood,"
"Hotel Imperial, "Barbed Wire," "Woman on Trial,"
"Secret Hour," "Three Sinners," "Loves of an Actress";
(1932), "A Woman Commands," Radio.
NEGULESCO, JEAN: Director, b. Ciaiova. Rumania.
Feb. 26. 1900; p. George and Ellen; e. Llceul Carol
University, Rumania. Stage director, artiste painter.
Technical director, "This Is the Night"; assistant pro-
ducer to Benjamin Glazer; director of war scenes and
retreat in "A Farewell to Arms," Paramount. In 1934-
Associate director of "Kiss and Make Up," Paramount.
In 1936: "Crash Donovan." Universal.
NEILAN, MARSHALL: Director, b. San Bernardino
Cal. ; h. 5 feet 9^4 inches; dark brown hair and blu«
eyes; w. 165 pounds; e. public schools of Los Angeles and
one year at Harvard Military academy; div. Blanche
Sweet, professional. Directed "Take Me Home," "The
Last Haul," "Taxi 13," "Fog" for Herbert Wilcox;
"Venus of Venice" for First National; "Black Waters,"
"Sweethearts on Parade," "Vagabond Lover," "Tanned
Legs," "Hell's Angels." UA. In 1933 directed Colleen
Moore in "Social Register," made at Eastern Service
Studio, for Columbia release. In 1934: "The Lemon Drop
Kid," Paramount; "Social Register," Columbia. In 1935:
collaborated on "Mississippi," Paramount; "This is the
Life," 20th Century-Fox.
NEILL, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NEILL, RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NEILL, R, WILLIAM: Director, r.n. Roland De Gos-
trie; b. Aboard ship commanded by his father In harboi
of Queenstown, Ireland; m. Betty MacLaglen, former
scenario writer and has two children. At age of 7 appeared
in "First Born." Later on stage in "Wildfire," wltl
Lillian Russell; starred In "Baby Mine," in London and
on American circuits in "0-Reggle"; author of "Prince
of My Dreams," "Heart's Desire" and other plays. In
films was 1% years with Thomas Ince, also with FamouE
Players, Hodklnson, First National, Realart, Paramount.
United Artists, FBO and Pathe. Directed "The Viking,"
the Great Events series for MGM. "Lady Raffles."
"That's My Boy," "Good Bad Girl," "The Menace,"
Columbia. In 1933- "Circus Queen Murder," Above the
Clouds," "Melody Man," "Cock 0' the Walk," "Just Like
Heaven." "Fifty Fathoms Deep," "The Avenger," "As
the Devil Commands." Columbia. In 1934-35: "The Ninth
Guest." "WTiiripool." "Black Moon." "Jealousy," "Eight
Bells," "Mills of the Gods." "I'll Fix It." "Black Moon."
"Fury of the Jungle." "Blind Date." "Black Room Mys-
tery," Columbia. In 1936: "The Lone Wolf Returns."
2nth Century Fox. In 1937: "Gypsy," WB,
NEILSON, LESTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NEILSON. RUTGERS: Publicity and advertising de-
partment, RKO Radio Pictures Inc., New York City;
b. Perth Amboy. N. Y.. Dec. 18, 1892: e. Plalnfleld high
school and New York University. Entered the film busi-
ness in the publicity department of Metro Pictures Cor-
poration under Arthur .Tames. During the World W'ar In
limited service as bulletin editor of the United States
Army Gas Defense Plant in Long Island City; March.
1919, returned to the film business as advertising and
publicity director for Amedee J. Van Beuren's theatre and
Qlm enterprises. Topics of the Day, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew Comedies. Ernest Truex comedians, Adventure Film.<
and Aesop's Film Fables. Then joined C. C. Burr as
director of advertising and publicity for Doris Kenyon,
Johnny Hines and Con.stance Binney features. Left the
Qlm business to join Macfadden's Publications. Became
associate editor of Dance Lovers Magazine; then research
man on the American Weekly Magazine (Hearst Sun-
day Magazine). Returned to the film business as a mem-
ber of the Pathe publicity and advertising department,
where he remained for six years, until transfer to RKO
upon merger of RKO Pathe and RKO Distributing Cor-
poration, December, 1931.
NEITZ, ALVIN J.: Producer, b. Portownsend, Wash..
March 23, 1894; h. 5 feet 11% inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Harriett and Joseph Neitz, non-
professiorals; e. Los Angeles high scheool and University
of Southern California; m. ilarguerite E. Foss. profes-
sional; by. bridge. Stage experience of two years, with
Riley and Woodp in "Casino Girls," also with Edward
Winterburn, and as stage manager. Screen experience
since 1911, with the following companies; two years Amer-
ican Film Co.. Santa Barbara, four years Thos. H. Ince.
two years David Horsley and three years Triangle. Pro-
duced independently until June, 1929 and joined Fowler
Studios.
NELSON, ARGYLE: Assistant director. In 1934: "The
Silver Streak," "The Gay Divorcee," "Cockeyed Cavaliers,"
"Finishing Schoal." "Keep 'Em Rolling," "The Lost
Patrol," "Their Big Moment," "RKO-Radio. In 1935:
"Becky Sharp," "Follow the Fleet," "Sylvia Scarlett,"
"His Family Tree," "Top Hat," RKO-Radio. In 1936:
"Swing Time," "Murder on the Bridle Path." BKO-Radio.
NELSON, BABS: Actress. In 1937: "Maid of Salem,"
Paramount.
NELSON, BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NELSON, BOBBY: Actor, b. Santa Monica, Cal., Jan.
17, 1923; e. Lawler private school; h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 125
lbs. Starred by Universal and made three tours of the
United States in personal appearances. In the following
pictures: "Black Fury," "Ah Wilderness," "Custer's Last
Stand." "The Cheer Leader," "Perils of the Jungle,"
"Partners," "Cyclone of the Saddle." "Sins of Man,"
"Oliver Twist." "Throwback," "Two G^in Caballero,"
"Daring Danger," "Captured \f\ Chinatown," "The Drunk-
ard," "The Texas Terror," "Spell of the Circus," "Tar-
zan the Mighty," "Roaring Ranch," "Heroes of the
Flame," "Wagon Trails," Series of 13 Pioneer Kid Pic-
tures, "Sunshine of Paradise," "Valley of the Lawless,"
"Ghost Riders." "Doughboys," "Micky's Side Line,"
"The Dude Cowboy," "Two-Gun Justice," "Gambling
Terror," In 1937: signed a ten-year contract with Ray
Kirkwood. P. 0. Box, 933, Hollywood.
NELSON, DAVID S.: Manager of Wellston Theatre,
6226 Easton Avenue, St, Louis, Mo. ; b. St. Louis. Nov.
16. 1891; e. high school graduate, one year Missouri Uni-
versity. Studied violin 12 years; married. Violinist in
various theatres. St. Louis and out of town. 1910-1914.
With State Right Features, Arkansas, Missouri and Ten-
nessee. 1914-1915. With Missouri Pacific Railroad, ac-
counting department. St. Louis. Mo.. 1915-1918. Man-
aged Novelty. Lafayette and Grand Florissant Theatres
1918-1919. Managed Webster Tlieatre. 1919-1924. Owned
Irma Theatre. University City, Mo., 1924-1925. Managed
Maplewood Theatre, Maplewood, Mo., 1925-1929. Partner
King Bee Theatre, St. Louis. Mo.. 1929-1930. Manager
Wellston Theatre, 1930 to present. Residence, 2128 Yale
Ave., Maplewood, Mo
NELSON, FRANK: Actor. Early screen work with Para-
mount, Fox. Pictures Include: "The Great Mall Rob-
bery," FBO; "The Sea Beast," Warner; "The Tigress."
Columbia; Tracy Boone in "Girl in the Show," MGM;
"The Fighting Parson," with Tom Galligan for "Picture
Brides," Allied; together with .Toe Brotherton on "Tarzan
the Fearless," Principal. In 1934: "Once to Every Bache-
lor," "No Ransom," Liberty. In 1935: "Sweepstake
Annie," Liberty.
NELSON, C. HJALMAR: Pen name, Hal. Theatre
editor, Rockford Morning Star, Rockford. 111.; b. Esca-
naba. Mich., April 28, 1905; p. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nelson;
e. Escanaba high school. University of Wisconsin; 1 '■
years on newspapers, studying at "U" in between times
Edited for two years a quarterly publication of moderii
criticisms called "The Will o' the Wisp." Went to Rock-
ford, 111., from Madison, W'is., and after serving as
theatre critic on the Rockford Republic he became
theatre editor of the Rockford Morning Star. Also has
done some freelance fiction and poetry.
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NELSON, HAL S. : Vi.n name. Harold Spier. ]>raiiia
iililor. Tac-Diiui 'rimes. 'I'acoiiia, Wasli. b. PiltslinrKli ;
iiiairit'd.
NELSON JACK- Director, b. Scranton. Pa.. 1887;
e. Princeton llnivprslt.v. Actor-director, New York stage.
Wrote .several books and playa. Started with Thos. H.
Inee. With Universal as writer, actor, director. Gen-
eral manager. Dominion Film Corp. for three years; then
with Federated Producers Service. Directed westerns for
various independent companies, including Chadwick and
First Division also for FliO; serials and shorts for Uni-
versal in 1928-29. Turned to free-lancing. In 19.Sn :
collaborated on "Remote Control," Columbia. In 19.'?1:
"Two Gun Caballero." Imperial. 1933-34, producer of Pet
superstition series. ,Tack Nelson Productions, Black Cat.
Tliree on Match. Rabbits Foot, Walking Under Ladder.
Ill General Studios. In 1936: "The Tia .luana Kid."
Siinsel Pictures.
NELSON, JACK: Actor, b. Memphis, Tenn.. 1892; h.
.1 feet 10 inches: brown hair and gray eyes: w. 150
pounds: e. Military Academy. Sweetwater, Tenn. Stage
career, twelve years Belasco Stock, with Henry Miller.
lOarl.v screen work with Sella, Ince, Chadwick. Fox. llorl-
kinson. Ra.vart, Xiniver.sal, Paramount. FRO, Patbe. Pic-
tures include: "Say It With Diamonds," "Shamrock and
the Rose," Chadwick; "Tarzan the Mighty," Universal.
Alade pictures in ,7apan. China, Mexico, Panama, and
Philippine Islands. Directs for Ray Kirkwood Productions,
Inc. "Gemini." Pictures.
NELSON, JACK W. S, : (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac.)
NELSON, OTTO: Manager, Motion Pictures and Pro-
jection, The National Cash Register Co., Dayton, Ohio: b.
Mellaire, Ohio, April 23. 1867; married. Mailing advertis-
ing. National Cash Register Co. ; organized photograph and
.slide department, 1896; slide projection 1896-1904. Mo-
tion picture department. National Cash Register Co. start-
ing 1901: George K. Spoor Co.. Chicago, 1907-08: Bell
& TTowell. Chicago. 1909: Essanay Film Mfg. Co.. Chi-
cago, 1910; National Cash Register Co., motion picture
and projection department since then.
NELSON, SAM: Assistant Director, b. Whittler. Cal. ;
h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and blue eyes: w. 165
pounds. Pictures include; "The Bov Rider." "The Swift
Shadow," "Fangs of the Wild," "Crooks Can't Win."
"The Law of Fear." "The Circus Kid," FRO; McGinn in
"Rio Rita." RKO; "Little Savage," "One Man Dog,"
Radio; "Soldiers and Women" (1930), Columbia. In
1933 assistant director. "Ann Carver's Profession," "Thrill
Hunter." Columbia. In 1931: "Fighting Code," Columbia.
In 19.16: "They Met in a Taxi," "Crime and Punishment,"
Columbia.
NERO, CURTIS: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture Almanac.)
NERONI. NICOLA: Print manager, Warner Brothers-
First National Films. S A.I.. Rome. Italy; b. Rome. Dec.
12. 1887; p. Kligio and Annamaria Neroni : e. technical:
married. Was in building construction, director for San
Marco Film Company, Titanus Film Company and
Suprema Film Company.
NERVIG, CONRAD A.: Film editor. Was a naval
officer. Started in 1922 as assistant cutter at MGM.
Film editor in 1926. Films include "The Big Parade,"
"The Guardsman," "The Last of Mrs. Cheynev," "Call
of the Flesh," "Eskimo." In 1934: "The Women in
His Life." "Paris Interlude." In 193.5: "The Casino
.Murder Case," "Murder in the Fleet." "Calm Yourself,"
"A Tale of Two cities." In 1936: "Exclusive Storv" ;
"Absolute Quiet." "His Brother's Wife," MGM. In 1937:
"Maytime." MGM.
NESBITT, CATHLEEN: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"The Criminal at Large." Helber. In 193'i: "The Pass-
ing of the Third Floor Back." Gaumont-British. In 1936:
"Trouble Ahead." Atlantic; "The Beloved Vagabond,"
Columbia.
NESMITH, OTTOLA: Actress. In 1935: "Becky
Sharp," RKO-Pioneer. In 1936: "Three Men on a Horse,"
WB. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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hy. - - - hobby
w.
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NESS, OLE M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NESTOR, ABER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NETH, J. REAL: Independent exhibitor. Owns and
operates a circuit of theatres known as the .1. Real Netli
theatres. They are the State, Eastern, Clinton. Cameo,
.Markliam ; also operates the Ritz, Rivoli and HoUywcxjd
Iheatres, all in Columbus, Ohio.
NETTLEFOLD, ARCHIBALD:
Picture Almanac.)
NEUBACH, ERNST: (Se(
(See 1936 -3T Motion
1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lMianar.)
NEUFIELD, SAM: Director, In 19.33: "Reform Girl,"
"Importajit Witness," Tower; "Under Secret Orders,"
Progressive. In 1934: "Big Tim? or Bust," "Marrying
Widows," "Beggar's Holiday," Tower, In 1935: "North-
ern Frontier," Ambassador. In 193C: "Border Caballero,"
Puritan.
NEUFELD, SIG: Supervisor. Entered motion picture
business in 1911 as a cutter with Universal. Was under
contract to U. until 1927. Between 1922 and 1927 was
an associate producer for Universal. 1927-30 was asso-
ciated with Columbia Fox. KBS and with various inde-
pendent companies. 1932-33 produced a series of twelve
features for Tower and Premier Pictures. In 1934 be-
came associated with Ambassador Pictures, Inc., as
secretary-treasurer and associate producer. .Toined Excelsior
Pictures. In 1935 supervised "Northern Frontier" Am-
bassador, In 1936: collaborated on production of "Border
Caballero," "Ghost Patrol," Puritan.
NEUMANN, HARRY: Cameraman. In 1935: "The
.Mysterious Mr. Wong," "The Mystery Man," "The
Hoosier Schoolmaster." "The Healer," "The Keeper of
the Bees," "Make a Million." "Clieers of the Crowd,"
Monogram; "The Nut Farm." Monogram; "Cappy Ricks
Returns " "Two Sinners," "Frisco Waterfront," Republic.
In 1936: "Le't's Sins Again." RKO-Radio; "Down to
the Sea," Republic; "King of the Royal Mounted,"
"Wild Brian Kent." 20th Century-Fox; "Hats Off," GX.
NEUMANN. KURT: Director, b. Neuremburg, Ger-
many, 1906. Studied music. Entered pictures in 1925;
brought to Hollywood by Carl Laemmle, Jr. Directed
Sjianisli versions, also German versicins of "King of ,Tazz,"
Universal; seiles of musical shorts and Slim Summer-
vllle comedies for two years; also "Information Kid" and
"Kings Up." Directed "My Pal, the King," "Fast
Companions," "Information Kid," Universal, 1932. In
1933: "Secret of the Blue Room." "King for a Night."
"Big Cage." U. In 1934: "Half a Sinner." "Let's
Talk It Over," "Wake Up And Dream," U. In 1935:
"Alias Mary Dow," "The Affair of Susan," Universal.
In 193G: "Rainbow on the River," "Let's Sing Again,"
Principal. In 1937: "Espionage," MGM.
NEUMANN, ROBERT: Writer, In 1935: story,
"Abdul the Damned." BIP.
NEVILLE, GRACE: Writer. Columbia; b. Chattanooga.
Tenn.; p. Benjamin F. and Helen T. Neville; e. Roose-
velt Hall, Michigan, and University of Chicago. Before
film activity on Dollar Steamship Line in Orient. Did
secretarial work in Manila, Philippine Islands, Asso-
ciated with research department at MGM. Affiliated with
Columbia studios in 1931 as continuity writer. Collah
orated on "Air Hawks,'' "Dangerous Intrigue," Columbia.
1935. In 1936: screen play "Shakedown." Columbia. In
1937: collaborated on screen play "Find the Witness,"
Columbia.
NEVILLE, JOHN THOMAS: Writer, b. Harrisonvllle,
Mo,, December 29, 1891; h. 5 feet 9% Inches; dark hair
and blue-gray eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Frances MIddleton
Hawkins and John Thomas Neville, non -professionals; e,
Windsor high school, Windsor, Mo.; m. Virginia Green-
well, prtfesslonal ; hy. writing, golf, big game hunting and
tillbusterling. Was dramatic critic of several dally news-
papers. H,is had 14 years' screen activity as publicit.v
writer, exploitation director and scenarist. Also original
story writer. Was scenarist for "Enchanted Island."
1930-31: "The Last of the Lone Wolf," "Brothers," "The
Flood." for Columbia; "Tlie Homicide Squad." Universal;
"Trader Horn," MGM. In 1932: "Heart Punch," "Her
Mad Night," "Malay Nights," "Honor of the Press."
Mayfair. In 1933: "Alimony Madness," "Behind .lury
Doors." "Justice Takes a Holiday," "Sister to .Tudas."
"Her Resale Value." "Revenge at Monte Carlo." "Mid-
night Warning." Mayfair; "Sundown Rider," Columbia;
"Rangers' Code." Monogram. In 1934: screen play
"Holl.vwood Hoodlum," Regal-Distributing Corporation;
"The Dawn Trail," Columbia. In 1935: screen play.
"Outlawed Guns," "Ivory Handled Guns," Universal;
THE
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Nev— New
■Robin Hood of El Dorado," MGM; "Midnight Plian-
toni," Beliable; "Atlantic Adventure." Columbia. In
IMoH. wrote story and screen play "The Glory Trail,"
■Rebellion." In 19:J7 : screen play '■Battle of Greed,"
story ■■Old l^uisiana,^^ Crescent.
NEVIN. MARION: Motion picture editor, BveniiiK
Star News, Culver City, Cal. ; b. Los Angeles, Dec. 1,
11109; married. Venice Kvening Vanguard, Bedondo
Breeze.
NEWBERRY. BARBARA: (See 19Li6 37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
NEWCOM, JAMES: Film editor. Started at MGM
as reader in ly2(i. Worked in the prop room and then
did acting. Became assistant cutter in 19:27 and Hini
editor in 1933. Films include, in 1933: '■Meet the Baron."
MGM. In 1934: ■The Merry Widow." In 193:^: -The
Murder Man,^' "The Bishop Misbehaves," MGM. In
f-.iMr. "rough Guy," "We Went to College," MGM.
NEWCOMBE, WARREN: Technician: h. Waltham
Mass.. April 28, 1S94; e. Waltham High School: Mass.
Normal Art School, Boston. Was book Illustrator: com-
mercial artist; did portraits. With Selznick. Fort Lee
Studios. Produced two Alms with paintings. "The Kn-
ehanted City" and "Sea of Dreams." Educational. 1922
Invented process of set amplltlcation, now called Matte
Paintings, and produced these for D. W. Griffith !n
"America" at Maniaroneck. N. Y. .lolned MGM at
Culver City, 1925, using system producing Matte Paint-
ings called "Newcombe Shots." universally in use since
1925. With MGM.
NEWELL, BILLY: Actor. Played in Vitaphone No. 2296.
In 1931): "Bulldog Edition," Bepublic.
NEWELL, DAVID: Actor, b. Carthage, Missouri. Jan.
23, 19U5; h. 6 teet 2 inches; w. 193 pounds; p. James
P. and Jesse CalTee Newell, non -professionals; e. grammar
school in Pueblo and Denver and high school in Chi-
cago and Toledo, his four years of college were spent In
Missouri, the flrst two years being in the Junior Col-
lege of Kansas City and his last two years at the Uni-
versity of Missouri; hy. swimming, riding and golf. His
stage career started In small parts In the Stuart-Walker
Stock Company In Cincinnati. Ohio. In 1926. For foui
seasons he traveled with them to various cities and then
for forty-two weeks on the Keith and middle western
vaudeville circuits. He later tried New York and has been
in three dramatic productions on Broadway, his last ap-
pearance on the stage as the leading man with Ethel
Barrymore in "The Kingdom of God.^' Paramount tested
him and gave him the juvenile lead In the all-talking
mystery thriller, "The Hole in the Wall"; In 1929 In
"Dangerous Curves," '■The Marriage Playground,"
"Darkened Rooms," Paramount: in 193U In '■Paramount on
Parade," Paramount; "Murder on the Roof," Columbia:
"Let's Go Native," "Kibitzer," Paramount; "Just Like
Heaven," Tiffany; "The Runaway Bride," Radio; In
1931: "Woman Hungry," First National; "Ten Cents a
Dance," Columbia; "The Flood," Columbia; "A Wom-
an Commands," Radio. In 1933: "Made on Broadway,"
■■Hell Below." MGM. In 1934: '■White Heat." J. D.
TroD. In 1935: "Ship Cafe/' Paramount. In 1936.
"Educating Father," 20th Century-Fox; "Polo Joe," WB.
NEWELL, ELSA: Actress. Played In Vitaphone No.
229U. In 1936: RKO-Radio short product.
NEWELL, WILLIAM: Actor, In 1936: "Riff Raff."
'■The Voice of Bugle Ann." "Libeled Lady," MGM;
"Navy Born." "Sitting on the Moon," "The Mandarin
Mystery," '■Happy Go Lucky," "A Man Betrayed," Re-
public. In 1937: "Larceny on the Air," "Beware of
Ladies," Republic.
NEWFIELD, SAM: Director, b. New York City, Decem-
ber 6. 1899; e. New York City; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; brown
hair; blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; hy. swimming, boxing
and riding. Entered picture business in 1919; directed
"The Excuse Makers," "What Happened to Jane," "Let
George Do It" series. Buster Brown comedies and series
of Arthur Lake comedies for Universal, last four of which
were "French Leave." "Horse Sense," "Love-Blrds,"
"Hey Doctor"; and "His Maiden Voyage," for Universal.
In 1933 directed "The Important Witness." "Reform
Girl." Tower; "Big Time or Bust," Slate Rights: "Under
Secret Orders." Progressive. In 1934: "Marrying
Widows." "Beggar's Holiday." Tower, in 1935: "North-
ern Frontier," "Timber." Ambassador; "Racing Luck,"
Republic. In 1936: "Roaring Lead." Republic; "Aces
and Elglits," "Ghost Patrol," Puritan; "Trail's End."
Mitchell Leichter Beaumont.
NEWLAND, MARY: Actress. r. n. Mrs. Reginald
Denham. b. Gloucester, Eng, ; h. 5 ft. 5 in, ; brown
hair, brown eyes; m, ; p. non-pro. e. Gloucester Higli
.School. In many British pictures. In 1935: "Death ai
Broadcasting House," Plioenix Films. In 1936; "The
.Silent Passenger," Phoenix.
NEWLAND, PHILIP: (See 1936-:i7 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
NEWLANDS, JAMES GORDON: Pen name, Jim New-
lands. Spoils and theatre editor, Nevada State Journal.
Reno, Nevada; b. San Francisco, Cal.. Dec. 21. 1902
p. Mr. and Mrs. James Newlands; e. Alumnus of Augusta
.Military .Vcadi-niy and Cniversity of Virginia.
NEWMAN, ALFRED: Music Director. In 1933: "The
Bowery, " "Broadway Thru a Keyhole," "Blood Money,"
"Advice to tne Lovelorn. ' 'Gallant Lady." United Artists
20th Century; "Roman Scandals." United Artists. In 1934
■'Naiia,^' United Artists-Goldwyn; "Moulin Rouge. ■' ■Look
ing tor Trouble," ■■'J'he House of Rotnschild, Phe Af-
lairs of Cellini." "'riie Mighty Barnum," "The Lasl
Gentleman," "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," "Born
to Be Bad," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1935: "Fol-
les Bergere," "The Wedding Night." "Cllve of India,"
"Cardinal Richelieu," "Les Miserables," "Call of the
Wild," "The Dark Angel." "Barbary Coast." UA; "Broad-
way Melody of 1936," MGM; "Metropolitan," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "The Melody Lingers On," UA-Reliance. In
1936: "Strike Me Pink." "These Three," "One Rainy
Afternoon," "Dodsworth," "The Gay Desperado," "Come
and Get It." "Beloved Enemy." UA; "Dancing Pirate."
RKO-Radio; Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA ;
"Bamona," 20th Century-Fox; "Born to Dance," MGM.
In 1937: "You Only Live Once," "History Is Made at
Night," UA; "When You're in Love." Columbia.
NEWMAN, BERNARD: Designer, b. Joplin, Mo.; p.
Mr. and Mrs, Emil Newton Newman; e, public schools, and
Art Students League and the National Academy of Design.
Studied in Paris for two years. Dressed windows and
sketched designs for Bergdorf-Goodman, exclusive women's
.shop. Became head designer for the firm. In 1935: designed
gowns for "Roberta," "Star of Midnight." "Break of
Hearts." "Top Hat," "In Person." "I Dream Too Much,"
RKO. In 1936: "Two In the Dark." "The Lady Con-
sents." "Sylvia Scarlett." "Follow the Fleet," "The
Witness Chair," "The Ex-Mrs, Bradford." "The Bride
Walks Out," "Walking on Air," "Swing Time," "Smart-
est Girl in Town," RKO-Radio; "Theodora Goes Wild."
CoUnnbia, In 1937: "When You're in Love." Columbia:
"History Is Made at Night." UA.
NEWMAN. EDDIE: Character actor and stunt artist
b. Londuii, Jan., 1907; h. 6 ft.; vv. 175 pounds; dark brown
hair, blue eyes; hy. sports, motoring, flying. 1936: "High
Command," ABFD; "Brief Ecstasy." Phoenix.
NEWMAN, E. M.: Travelogue for Warner. In 1934:
"World Adventures" and "Musical World Journeys"
.Scries. Vitaphone. In 1935: ".See America First." "Our
Own United .States," Vitaphone short product. In 19:i7:
"Colortour Adventures, ■'
NEWMAN, FRANK L., JR.: City Manager. Portland
Evergreen State Amusement Corporation: b. .St. Louis. Mo .
.luly 6. 1904; e. Culver Military Academy. University of
Pennsylvania; married. Was musician. Distributor with
Paramount two years: associate director Publlx managers
school. 19'J6, Manager, Metropolitan. Boston. 1926: assist-
ant director, Columbia Studios. 1927. Operated own
theatre. La Jolla. Cal.. 1928. Production manager. Para-
mount Studio. 1929. Manager, Mastbaum. Philadelphia
1929-30. returning to La Jolla. 1930-31. Warner Fresno.
Beverly Hills. Hollywood, 1931. Opened United Artists.
Long Beach. 1932. Reopened Fox Theatre, Seattle. 1932;
reopened Paramount. Seattle. 1932, City manager. Ever-
green circuit. Spokane, Wash.. 1933-34.
NEWMAN. FRANK LEWIS. SR.: President. Ever-
green State Amusement Corporation; b, Newark, N. J.,
Jan. 2. 1885; married. Salesman before entering motion
picture Industry. St. Louis. Mo,. 1907, Royal Theatre.
99 seats, nickelodeon. Built Royal Theatre, Joplin, Mo,,
1908; Royal Theatre, St. Joseph. 1909; Royal Theatre.
Kansas City. 1914; and Regent Theatre in 1916. Built
Newman Theatre in Kansas City. Mo,. 1919. Interested
in Butterfly Theatre. Mllwr.ukee: Ma,iestic, Ft. Smith,
Ark, ; Fourth Street Theatre, Moberly, Mo, : Twelfth
Street Thea'.re, Kansas Citv; Granada Theatre. La Jolla.
Calif. Sold Interests In 192,s to Famous Plavers-Lasky
and became managing director of Metropolitan and Million
Dollar Theatres In Los .\ngeles. Toured Europe In 1928.
Was put In charge of Warner Bros. Theatres on Coast in
1931. In Itfay 1932 appolnttd Northwest Dlv.slon Mf.n-
ager for Fox West Coast Theatres. In January. 1933.
became president of Evergreen State Amusement Corpora-
tion, operating 27 theatres in 12 towns in Washington and
Oregon,
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NEWMAN, JOSEPH: Assistant director. From high
school to MGM as office boy in 1925. Clerk In production
office, later script clerk. Became assistant director in
1932. Films include, in 19.'!4: "The Merry Widow."
"David Coppcrtteld. ' "Hip Tide," "Operator 13," MGM.
In 19;i5: "China Seas," "1 Live My Life," MGM. In
1936: "Rose Marie," "San Francisco," "His Brother's
Wife," MGM.
NEWMAN, WIDGEY R.: Managing director. Associated
Independent Producers of Great Britain, Ltd. b. Bedford.
Vne.. Sept. 30, 19(JU; married; e. Bedford and Cambridge
and in Vienna. Studied medicine and practised publicity
and journalism before joining industry with DeForest
Phonofllms in 1023. Produced for PDC, International
Cine., and controlled Vita studios for Astra, in Vienna.
Has produced popular racing topical, "Derby Secrets," for
ten years. Other films Include "Heroes of the Mine,"
"Luckv Blaze." "Tales of Hoffman," "Lullaby," and
"Our lloyal Heritage," which, with official cooperation,
was produced for Coronation year.
NEWMARK, LUCILLE: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
iin "Let Us Be Gay," MGM. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, "Miss Pacific Fleet," Warner.
NEWMEYER, FRED C: Director, b. Denver, Colo.,
August 9, 1888; e. In Denver and Sacred Heart College;
married; liy. mining and baseball. He ha3 directed the
following productions: "Grandma's Boy," "Safety Last,"
"Never Weaken." "Savage," "Perfect Clown," "The
I'otters." "The Quarterback," "Lunatic at Large,' "That's
My Daddy," "On Tour Toes," "Warming Up," "Night
Bird," "It Can Be Done," "The Rainbow Man," "Ton
Many Crooks," "Girl Shy," "Why Worry," "Freshman,"
"Scareheads," "Queen High," and "Grand Parade," for
Patlie. Left Pathe in ir)2:l. In lO.'iO: "Fast and Loose."
Paramount. In 193J: "Subway Express." Columbia. In
1932: "Discarded Lovers." Tower Productions; "Tliey
Never Come Back," Artclass; "The Fighting Gentleman."
"Gambling Sex," Freuler. In 1933: "Easy Millions."
Freuler. In 1934: "No Ransom," Liberty; "The Big
Race,' Showmen's Pictures; "The Moth," Marcy Pic-
tures. In 1935: "Secrets of Chinatown," Northern Films.
In 1936: "General Spanky," MGM.
NEWSOM, J. D.: Writer. In 1936: original story.
'Tlic Rest Cure." Regal Prod. In 19.37: story "Trouble
in .Miirocco." Columbia.
NEWTON, DODO: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
NEWTON, FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NEWTON, MAURICE: Partner. Hallgarten & Co.
Paramount Pictures, director and member of executive
commitlcc.
NEWTON. ROBERT: Actor. In 1937: appeared in
"Dark .lourncy." "Fire over England," UA.
NEWTON, THEODORE: Actor, b. Lawrenceville, N. J.;
has red hair; graduated from Princeton University. On
stage in "Elmer the Great" and "Captain Brassbound's
Conversion." In 1933 appeared In the pictures, "The
Working Man," "Voltaire," "From Headquarters," Warn-
er; "Ace of Aces," Radio; "The World Changes," First
National: "The Sphinx," Monogram. In 1934: "Heat
Lightning," "Upperworld." Warner; "Now I'll Tell," Fox-
"A Modern Hero," First National; "Let's Try Again."
RKO. Also in 1934 on New York stage in Theatre Guild
production, "The Sleeping Clergyman." and in 1935 in
"Accent on Youth." On screen in 1935: "Jalna," RKO.
NEY. MARIE: Actress. In 1935: "The Wandering
Jew. " Twickenham; "Scrooge." Paramount-Julius Hagen.
NIBLO. FRED: Director, b. York, Neb.; h. 6 feet;
brown hair and eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. non-professional;
e. Y'ork, Neb., public schijsls; m. Enid Bennett, non-
professional: hy. tennis. Toured every English-speaking
country as a st.age star as well as a producer and director
of plays for 25 years. Starred in "Hit the Trail
Holiday" and "Fortune Hunter." He has directed many
pictures in the last ten years, such as "Ben Hur," "The'
Temptress." "Mark of Zorro," "Three Musketeers,"
"Blood and Sand." "Camllle." "The Mysterious Lady,"
"Dream of Love," "Two Lovers." "Redemption," 1929;
later directed "Way Out West," for MGM. Terminated
his contract witii. that studio in 1930. In 1932: "Two
White Arms." "Diamond C_ut Diamond," MGM-British;
"Blame the Woman," Principal.
NIBLO, FRED. JR.: Writer, b. New York City, January
23, 1903; e. high school and one year at West Point: h.
3 feet 10 inches; w. 155 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes;
New — NiC
p Kred Niblo and Josephine Cohan; m. Patricia Henrv ;
by. swimming and tennis. Was company manager with
George M. Cohan Productions for five years; one year on
Morning Telegraph in New York; entered pictures In 1928;
wrote for MGM, 1930-31. "Criminal Code," "Columbia;
"The Virtuous Husband," Universal; "Ex-Bad Boy,"
Universal: continuity of "Street Scene," United Artists.
Univ.; continuity. "Street .Scene." UA; "King of tlie
.lungle," Para. In 1934 wrote screen play of "The Hell
Cat." adaptation of "Whom the Gods Destroy," "Fugitive
Lady." "Name the Woman," "You May Be Next,"
"Among the Mis.sjng." Columbia. In 1935: collaborated
on "Death Flies East." "Escape from Devil's Island."
"Atlantic Adventure," "Unknown Woman." Columbia.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play "The Man Who
Lived Twice," "Roaming Lady." "Lady From Nowhere."
Columbia. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Find
the Witness," Columbia.
NICHOLAS, FAYARD: Actor. In 1935
Broadcast of 19,'!6," Paramount.
"The Big
In 1935: "The Big
NICHOLAS, HAROLD: Actor.
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
NICHOLAS, TED: Manager, Lyric Theatre, Indianapolis,
Ind. b. April 6, 1905, in Indiana; e. Arsenal Technical
high school In Indianapolis, and attended Northwestern
University at Evanston, III., also was graduated from the
United States Naval Hospital Corps Training School at
Mara Island, Cal. Was in the employ of the Indianapolis
News from September, 1928, until 1930, as a motion
picture editor and art critic. Became publicity director of
Publix-Skouras Theatres in Indianapolis in August, 1930.
Became advertising and publicity manager for Arthur
Casey's dramatic stock company at English Theatre, April,
1931. and continued for 24 weeks until summer season
closed: then, returned to Publix-Skouras organization in
October, 1931, as advertising manager and publicity
director. Business manager of Indianapolis Civic Theatre
In September. 1932. Went to San Diego, Cal., as gen-
eral publicity representative for Fox West Coast Theatres
In that division, November, 1932. Returned to Indianapolis
in May, 1933, to become assistant manager. Lyric The-
atre, then Loew's Palace; then manager of Lyric, In
October, 1933.
NICriOLLS. GEORGE, JR.: Film Editor and Asso-
ciate Director. In 1933: "The Silver Cord." "Ann Vlc-
kers." Radio; associate director, "Flying Down to Bio."
Radio. In 1934 collaborated on direction of "Flnishin<T
School"; directed "Anne of Green Gables." RKO-Radio.
In 1935: directed "Chasing Yesterday," "The Return of
Peter Grimm." RKO. In 1936: directed "Chatterbox."
"The Big Game." "M'Liss." "The Witness Chair."
RKO-Kadio. In lfi:i7: ■The Soldier and the Lady,"
RKO-Radio.
NICHOLS, DUDLEY: Writer, b. Wapakoneta. Ohio.
April 6, 1895; e. University of Michigan at Ann Arbor;
h. 6 feet 1 Inch; w. 190 pounds; light brown hair and
brown eyes; married; hy. aviation. Magazine writer for
Saturday Evening Post and New York Times Magazine;
later with the Philadelphia Ledger and then to the New
York World; star reporter for the World for five years.
Signed Fox contract in 1929; in 1930-31 wrote "On the
Level," "Born Reckless," "Sez You-Sez Me," "The Seas
Beneath," "One Mad Kiss." "Not Exactly Gentlemen,"
"Men Without Women," "A Devil With the Women,"
"Hush Money." "Sky Line." Fox. In 1932: "This
Sporting Age," Columbia. In 1933: "Robbers' Roost";
together with Lamar Trotti wrote "The Man Who Dared."
"Pilgrimage." "Hot Pepper." Fqx. In 1934: screen
play of "The Lost Patrol," RKO: collaborated on original
screen play of "You Can't Buy Everything," MGM; col-
laborated on original screen play of "Hold That Girl,"
",Tudge Priest," stjjry of "Wild Gold"; collaborated on
"Marie Galante," "Call It Luck," Fox. In 19:;:.:
collaborated on story of "Mystery Woman," collaborated
on screen play. ".'Steamboat Round the Bend," Fox; screen
play, "The Informer." "The Arizonian." "The Three
Musketeers." additional dialogue. "She," RKO: collabor-
ated on screen play, "The Crusades," Paramount; col-
laborated on "Life Begins at 40." Fox. Won the 1935
Academy Award for best adaptation on "The Informer."
In 19^6; screen play "The Plough and the Stars," "Mary
of .Scotland," RKO Radio.
NICHOLS. GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
NICHOLS. HARRY ENOUGH: Field representative.
Quigley Publications; b. Chillicothe, Mo., June 12. 1885;
p. Mrs. Grace Morltz; e. grammar school; married. In
United States Navy and British Army, Royal Engineers,
I. W. D. S.. World War. With Quigley Publications.
February. 1919. to January. 1928. With Walt Disnej
Studios. 1931 to 1932. Returned to Quigley Publication'
in October, 1933. Has traveled by motor over 400.01)0
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Union. Now covering California. Arizona, New Mexico,
Idaho, Nevada. Oregon and Washington. Mail address:
Postal Union Life Building. Hollywood.
NICHOLS, NELLIE V.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NICHOLSON, KENYON: Writer, b. Crawfordsvllle,
Ind.. May 21, 1894; h. 5 feet, 10V4 inches; brown hair
and brown eyes; w. 160 pounds; e. Wabash College. Co-
lumbia University and Cambridge University, England: o.
Thomas B. and Anne Nicholson; m. Lucile Nikolas, pro-
fessional. Was teacher, newspaper reporter and theatrical
press agent before entering motion pictures. Wrote "The
Barker," "Taxi," "Laughing Sinners," "Union Depot,"
"Skyline." "Confession," "Meet the Missus." "Twr
Weeks Off," "Hoopla." In 1936: adapted "13 Hours by
Air," collaborated on story "Lady Be Careful," Para-
mount; "House of a Thousand Candles," Kepubllc.
NICHOLSON, NORMAN C: General Counsel and Sec-
retary, Educational Pictures. Inc.. Educational Film Cor-
poration of America, Educational Productions. Inc.. Atlan-
tic Pictures Corp.; b. St. Louis, Mo.. May 5. 1900; mar-
ried; e. University of Virginia, B.S. ; New York University,
•I.D. Attorney.
NICHOLSON, PAUL: Actor, b. Orange, N. J.; h. 6 feet
1 inch; brown eyes and hair; w. 185 pounds; e. Fordham
College, New York; m. ; hy. riding, horses, boxing, swim-
ming. Stage experience. Entered pictures in 1897 with
American Motoscope and Biograph Company, New York.
Later: "Not Quite Decent," Fox; "Barber John's Boy,"
Warner. In 1934: "Two Alone," KKO.
NICKEL, ALBERT: Stylist. In 1937: "Three Smart
Girls," Universal.
NICOLL, GEORGE T.: Set decorator. In 1937: "A
Doctor's Diary," "John Meade's Woman," "Her Husband
Lies," Paramount.
NICOLLE, ANDRE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NIEBAUER, BESSIE: Motion picture editor. Suburban
Leader, Cicero, Illinois: b. Chicago, 111., Feb. 7, 1909;
p. Louis and Rose; e. high school.
NIESEN, GERTRUDE: Radio sinpcer. Born on the
hngh seas; h. 5 feet iVz inches; w. 124 pounds; blue eyes,
brown hair ; e. New York public schools. Has been in
radio, night clubs, and with the St. Louis Theatre Group
appeared in "Vagabond King," "Sonny," "Good News."
Later appeared in Ziegfeld's Follies. Signed by Uni-
versal. In "Top of the Town," U.
NIESSE, CARL: General manager. Central Cit}
Amusement Corporation, Indianapolis. Ind. ; b. Madison.
Ind.. Aug. 31, 1896; e. college; married. In banking
business. Manager of Indiana Theatre. Indianapolis,
Contact manager for Warner Brothers Theatres. District
manager. Skouras Mldwesco Theatres. Assistant general
manager. Circle Theatres Company. Auditor for Skouras
Brothers Theatres; city manager. Publix Theatres, before
present office.
NIGH. WILLIAM: Director, b. Berlin, Wis., October
12, 1881; 6. University of California In Berkeley; hy.
golf. Entered pictures In 1911 when Mack Sennett pro-
posed that he take a fling at comedies. Directed "Mr.
Wu," "Four Years In Germany," "Fire Brigade," "Across
to Singapore." "Four Walls." "Thirst," "Thunder,"
"Today." "Lord Byron of Broadway," "Sea Ghost."
"Lightning Flyer," "Single Sin." "Fighting Thru "
"Night Rider," "Without Honors," "Border Devils."
Artolass. In 1933: "He Couldn't Take It." Monogram;
"Men are Such Fools." RKO-Radio. In 1934: "Mystery
Liner." "City Limits." "Monte Carlo Nights." Mono-
gram; "Once to Every Bachelor." "Two Heads on a
Pillow," Liberty. In 1935: "Sweepstake Annie." Liberty;
"The Mysterious Mr. Wong." Monogram: "School for
Girls." "Dizzy Dames." Liberty; "Headline Woman."
Mascot; "She Gets Her Man." "His Night Out." Uni-
versal. In 193B: "Don't Get Personal." "Crash Donovan."
U; "North of Nome," Columbia.
NIJINSKA: Dancer. Wife of Nijinsky. famous dancer.
In 1935: directed dances, "A Midsummer Night's Dream,"
Warner.
NIKITEN, F.: Actor. In 1935: "The Red Village,"
Belgoskino.
NILES. CHARLES L.: Exhibitor Organization Leader
and Manager. Niles Theatre. Anamosa, Iowa: b. Anamosa.
Iowa, February 10, 1913; c. high school. Became manager
of Niles Theatre. In 1937 built New Circle Theatre.
Assumed management of both Niles and Circle theatres.
NILES, CLIFFORD L.: Exhibitor, b. Anamosa, la.,
Aug. 4, 1878; e. Graduate Shattuck Military Academy,
Michigan University. Started as usher, 1895, Grand Thea-
tre. Iowa. In 1900 manager; 1931 house rebuilt as the
Niles. President Allied Theatre Owners, Inc.
NILES, WEN: Actor. In 1937: "Don't Pull Your
Punches," WB.
NILSSON, ANNA Q.: Actress, b. Ystad. Sweden, March
30, 1893; b. 5 feet 7 inches; blond hair apd blue eyes;
vv. 125 poujids; e. in Y'stad, Sweden. Some stage ex-
perience and appeared in many film productions,
among them "Thirteenth Juror," "Too Much Money,"
1933, appeared in "The World Changes," First National.
In 1935: "School for Girls," Liberty; "Wanderer of the
Wasteland," Paramount.
NIMBALKAR, MAJOR DADA SAHELE: Managing
director. Kolhapur Cinetone. b. Kolhapur, India, July.
1903 . Was personal secretary to his Highness, Maharaja
of Kolhapur. In pictures, manager and director.
NIMS, ERNEST: Film editor. In 1936: "Fatal Lady,"
Paramount; "Follow Your Heart," "Sitting on the Moon,"
"The Country Gentlemen," Republic. In 1937: "Two
Wise Maids." "Beware of Ladies," Republic.
NISHEDA, MINORU: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NISSEN, GRETA: Actress, r. n. Grethe Ruzt-Nissen;
b. Oslo. Norway, January 30, 1906; h. 5 feet 4% Inches;
blond hair and blue eyes* w. 120 pounds; e. In Capen-
hagen, Denmark; married; hy. swimming. Stage ex-
perience in "Beggars on Horseback," in which she played
the lead. She entered films in 1925 and has appeared
in the following: "Popular Sin," "Butter and Egg Man,"
"Blind Alleys," "Love Thief," "Wanderer," "Beggars on
Horseback." "Blond and Brunette." "Lucky Lady." Fox;
"Melody Cruise," Radio; "Best of Enemies," "Life In
the Raw." Fox. In 1934: "Hired Wife," Pinnacle. In
Ifi."^."!: "Honour? Easy." BIP. In 1936: "Spy 77," First
Division.
NIT, JOHNNY: Actor. In 1936: "Everything Is
Rhythm," ABFD.
NITZE, GEORGE: President of UFA Films, Inc. b.
Hamburg. Germany. October 12, 1893; e. high school.
Previously commercial activity in industrial plants and
banks. Was assistant treasurer and vice-president of
UFA before being named president.
NIVEN, DAVID: Actor. In 1935: "Without Regret,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Rose Marie." MGM; "Palm
Springs," Paramount; "Thank You, .Teeves," 20th
Century-Fox; "Dodsworfh." "Beloved Enemy," UA;
"Charge of the Light Brigade," WB.
NIXON, MARIAN: Actress, b. Superior, Wis., October
20, 1904; h. 5 feet; brown hair and dark eyes; w. 98
pounds; p. Frederick Nixon, non-professional; m. William
Seiter. motion picture director; hy. bridge, dancing and
designing dresses. Did a prologue in a Minneapolis mo-
tion picture theatre; dance number in vaudeville, and
with this company toured West. Among her pictures are:
"College Lovers" (1930), First National; "Scarlet Pages,"
Warner; "The Lash," First National; "Sweepstakes,"
Radio; "Women Go On Forever," James Cruze; "Charlie
Chan's Chance," "After Tomorrow," Fox; "Private Scan-
dal," Headline; "Amateur Daddy"; (1932), "Rebecca
of Sunnybrook Farm," "Winner Take All," Warner; "Too
Busy to Work," Fox; (1932), "Madison Square Garden,"
Paramount; (1933), "Face In the Sky," "Best of En-
emies," "Doctor Bull," "Pilgrimage," Fox; "Chance at
Heaven," Radio. In 1934: "Strictly Dynamite." "We're
Rich Again," RKO: "Embarassing Moments." Universal:
"Once to Every Bachelor," Liberty; "The Line-Up,"
Columbia. In 1935: "Sweepstake Annie," Liberty.
NIZER, LOUIS: Attorney and Executive Secretary, New
York Film Board of Trade, b. London, England. Febru-
ary 6, 1902; p. Joseph and Bella Nizer; e. Columbia
College. B.A., 1922; Columbia University Law School.
LL.B., 1924. At college won Curtis Oratorical Prize twice
(highest award for oratory at Columbia). Won recognition
from U. S. Government for oratory in Liberty Loan
drives. Since 1926. member of Arm of Phillips and Nizer.
general practice of law. In 1928 became attorney an^i
executive secretary of New Y'ork Film Board of Trade
Has acted as counsel to various distributors, exhibitors
and ether motion picture interests in presentation of cases
before arbitration boards and courts. Grievance Boardj
and Clearance and Zoning Boards and before the Code
Authority. Counsel to the Retail Slaughter House Oper
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Code, to Photographers' Association in formation ot I'lio-
tography Code. Writer on legal and other subjects: con-
tributor to various magazines. Radio commentator on
legal and other subjects. Continues general practice of
law in addition to motion picture representation. Director
of the Cinema Club; honorary niemlier of tlie Motion Pic-
ture Salesmen's Association; honorary member of the
AMPA. Director of Motion Picture Charity Fund and of
Film Daily Relief Fund. Author of "Analysis of Standar<l
Exhibition Contract"; of "Analysis of Motion Picture
Code." Author of book "New Courts of Industry; Self-
HeBulalion I'nder the Motion Picture Code."
NOBEL, FREDERICK: Writer. In 193C: wrote story
".Sniart lUonde." WB.
NOBLE, GEORGE: Cameraman, b. Manchester, Eng.,
IIHKi. For rattle, camera and cartoon producer. Chief
ci:nieraiiian. Strand Film Company.
KOBLE, JOHN W.: Actor and Director, b. Albemarle
County, Va., June 24, 1880; e. West Point Military
Academy. Was a lieutenant in the U, S. Army; for
seven and one-half years in Philippines and China. Next
did engineering In Mexico. On stage for five years In
stock, vaudcTille and Broadway productions. Screen career
with Thanhouser, Biograph, Universal, Metro, Goldwyn.
Educational, Selznick, Lyceum Film Bureau, Educational,
and others; directed in the Great Event Series for MGM.
lla.s directed more than one hundred sound pictures via
Vus .Movietone and Western Electric processes. In 1928
was director-in-chief Metro-GoUlwyn-Mayer in the East.
NOBLE, RAY: Composer, b. Sussex, England. 24 years
ago: h. 6 feet: blonde: p. father, surgeon: e. Choir
School of the Chapel Royal Savoy; Dullwich College; mar-
ried. Left schfTol, worked in offices, then to piano play-
InK In night clubs and cafes. Won two competitions for
orchestration of popular melodies, sponsored by Melody
Maker. British music journal. Engaged by a large music
publishing firm in London. Wrote "Goodnight. Sweet-
heart." Broadcast over British radio stations, including
C. B. C. government station. Then associated with Eng-
lish branch of the RCA Victor Recording, where he still
does special work. To the United States in September.
1934. to be program arranger and director of musical
operations for Radio City. New York, but turned to
nmtion pictures shortly afterward. Among songs he has
written are "If I Found You," "By The Fireside." "Love
Is the Sweetest Thing." "The Very Thought of You, '
"Goodnight Sweetheart," "It's All Forgotten Now."
Wrote music for "Love In Bloom," Paramount. In 1935:
music "Brewster's Millions." B & D; collaborated on
music and lyrics, and appeared with band, "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," collaborated on music and lyrics,
"Ship Cafe." Paramount.
NOBLE, T. B.: Exhibitor, b. Wichita Falls. Texas.
October IC. l.<!97: e. attended University of Texas, his
college career interrupted by the World War. Member of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. First run independent
exhibitor.
NOBLES. WILLIAM: Cameraman. In 1935: collabor-
ated on photography, "One Frightened Night," "Headline
Woman," "Ladies Crave Excitement," Mascot: collaborated
'in photography, "The Singing Ta.eabond." Republic. In
1936: collaborated on photography. "The Return of .limmy
Valentine." Repul)lic; photography. "The Lawless Nine-
ties." "Comin' Round the Mountain." "The Singing
"Cowboy," "The Three Jlesquiteers." "The Lonely Trail."
Republic. In 1937: "Beware of Ladies." Republic.
NODA, KONGO: Chief of scenario department, Ohfuna
Studio, Shochiku Cinema Company. Tokyo, Japan. b.
Tokyo. Japan, Nov. 19, 1893; e. literature, Waseda Uni-
versity, Tokyo, Japan: married. After graduation was
with Motion Picture Pictorial, then Motion Picture Re-
view. Later engaged by Tokyo Municipality on editorial
staff of Tokyo city history. Joined scenario department
Shochiku Cinenia Company's Kamata Studio. January,
1924. Now chief of department.
NOLAN, DORIS Actress, b. New York City. July 14,
1916; h. 5 ft.. 6\i in.; light Drown hair and hazel-brown
eyes; w. 116 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Nolan:
e. convent at Washington, D. C, public schools of New
York, and New Rochelle High School: hy. drawini:
sketches and caricatures. Appeared in school plays,
studied dramatics at Provlncetown Playhouse Dramatic
School, and during summer of 1934 was in "The Late
Christopher Bean" and "Ashes." Played in summer stock
at Clinton Hollow. N. Y. Did modeling and posed for
artists. Signed by Fox. In 1935-36: on New York stage
in "The Night of January 16th." In 1936: "The Man
1 Marry." "Top of the Town." Universal. In 1937:
"As Good as Married " Universal.
NOLAN, HARRY T.: Mercury Film Exchanges, Inc.,
Denver and Salt Lake; b. Chicago., 111., July 25, 1871:
married: p. ''homas F. and Mary U. Nolan; e. common
.school, business college. Salesman, furniture manufacturer.
Chicago; salesman, Kleine Optical Co.. Chicago. Half
owner, Swanson and Nolan Film Distributors. Swanson
and Nolan Theatre Supplies. Franchise holder, first
National Pictures. Inc.. Denver and Salt I,ake zone. Swan
son and Nolan Theatre Circuit.
NOLAN JOHN: Sales executive. Has had many years'
experience In distribution, principally Fox. Was asBistJint
to James R, Grainger, Traveled extensively and In 1933
took charge of general operations for Fox in Australia. In
1936 joined Comerford Tneatres, Inc., Scranton, Pa.
NOLAN, LLOYD: Actor, b. San Francisco, Cal. : h.
5 feet, IQi/z Inches: brown hair and brown eyes; w. 176
pounds; e. Santa Clara preparatory school. Stanford Uni-
versity: m. Mell Efrid. professional; hy. sports. Went
around world, then resumed studies at University. Joined
Pasadena Community theatre in 1927. with Victor Jory,
Helen Brooks a.nd others. Worked for Edward Everett
Horton "Queen's Husband." then went to New York.
Through Worthlngton Minor, of the Theatre Guild, played
in road company of "The Front Page." When show re-
turned to New York, worked In Dennis Theatre. Cape Cod,
as stage hand. To New York in "Cape Cod Follies,"
then played in Hoboken revival. "The Blue and the Grey
-.r War Is Hell. ' Played stock with Helen Hayes and
Pat O'Brien, and did a road show, "High Hat." with
Edna Hibbard. Appeared In stock, then played with
Fontanne and Lunt. in "Reunion in Vienna." Appeared
in "Americana," then in "One Sunday Afternoon." Sub-
sequently In "Ragged Army" and "Gentlewoman.
Signed by Paramount in July, 1934, and appeared in
"Stolen Harmony" (1935); "G Men," FN: "She Couldn t
Take It." Columbia. In 1936; "You May Be Next. '
"Devil's Squadron." Columbia: "Big Brown Eyes," "The
Texas Rangers." Paramount; "Fifteen Maiden Lane."
20th Century-Fox.
NOLAN. MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NOLAND, ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Revolt of the
Zombies." Academy.
NOLBANDOV, SERGEI: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
nn screen adaptation. "The Amateur Gentleman." UA^
in r.i37: collaborated on screen play "Fire Over England,"
UA-London Films.
NOLSON, ARGYLE: Assistant director. In 1937:
"Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
NOLTE, WILLIAM: Assistant director and writer. In
1935: directed "Toll of the Desert," Commodore: "Dan-
gerous Waters." Universal; wrote story "Gun Play." First
Division. In 19.'!6: directed "Bulldog Edition." Republic.
NONAKHOV. N.: Actor. In 1936: "Dubrovsky."
Amkino.
NONAMAKER: Better Management Editor, The Ex-
hibitor (Philadelphia), New York State Exhibitor, Na-
tional Exhibitor (Washington, D. C); b. Philadelphia.
Pa., August 22, 1901; e. journalism at University of
Pennsylvania; married, has two children. Was a free-
lance vtTlter; has been connected with Barrlst-Goodwln,
Emanuel-Goodwin and Jay Emanuel Publications for 11
years,
NONG. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NOONAN, ALICE J.: Secretary-Treasurer, Cine Teatro
Olimpia. S. A.; Mexico City. Mexico; b. Mexico City.
April 25, 1910; p. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Jennings: e.
University of Southern California, one year: Sorbonne
TTniverslty. Paris. France, two years; married. In
present capacity three years,
NOONAN. PAT: Actor. In 1936: "Ourselves Alone."
,\I5P; "A Woman .\lone," General Films,
NORDBORG, BRITT: Actress. In 1936: "Raggen— Det
.\r Jag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pictures,
NORDBORG, GERD: Actress. In 1936: "Raggen— Det
Ar Jag Det." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
NORDHOFF. CHARLES. Author. In 1935: novel.
"Mutiny on the Bounty," of v\hich he was co-author. Aimed
hy MOM,
NORDSTROM. CLARENCE: Actor. Vitaphone No. 4285,
■Ship Ahoy." In 1933: "Gold Diggers of 1933," Warner.
In 193.j: I'niversal short product.
NORMAN. AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
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NORMAN, AMBER: (See 193li-.'!7 Motion ricluro
Alinaiiui'. )
NORMAN. GERTRUDE: (See 19:i6 37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
NORMAN. J. F.; Kxhiljilor. Best Theatre. England.
Ark., b. Harrison. Ark.. April 1^. 1887: p. dec: e.
high school; married. Was aj;omobile dealer. Exhibitor
16 years. Former president of Tri- State Theatre Owners
of Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi, also former sec-
retary. Became secretary. Independent Theatre Owners of
.Arkansas.
NORMAN, JOSEPHINE: (See 193(;-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NORMAN, KARYL: (See 193()-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NORMAN. LESLIE: Film Editor. In 1933: "The Maid
of the .Mountains.' -I Spy," BIP. In 1935: "Mimi,"
HIP. In 1937: "April Komance," MOM.
NORMAN. NORMAN V.: Actor manager, b. Glouces-
tershire, England, Oct. 24, 1874; h. 5 feet 11 inches: w.
182 pounds; grey hair; hy. cricket (played for Gloucester
county team) football; e. English public school.
NORMAN-WRIGHT. PETER GODFREY ALISTAIR:
Executive, b. Buckingham. England, 1907; unmarried: e.
Cranleigh. Was circulation manager. Film Renter: as-
sistant cameraman. StoU's and British Lion; went to Ger-
many, 1928, as assistant producer; advertising manager of
renting company; now general manager of Lyceum Theatre
and Pavilion. Newport. Monmouth. England.
NORMANLY, J. P.: Vice-President Universal Pictures
Company. Inc , Universal City. Cal. b. New York, Feb.
17, 1894; m. Mae V. Kerrigan, has one son. Started
banking career with Commercial Trust Co., April, 1910.
Bank, identified with theatre industry, purchased by
Giannini interests in 1921. With Dr. A. H. Giannini
in various banks under control of the Giannini interests
and, in addition to loaning activities, specialized in
motion picture and theatrical financing until he left Bank
of America National Trust and Savings Association. Los
Angeles. April 13, 1936, to join Universal.
NORNEBUSCH. ARNE: Director. In 1936: "Skar-
gards," Scandinavian Talking Pictures. .
NORO, LINE: Actress. In 1934 appeared in "The
Pledge." Protex. In 1937: "Pepe Le Moko," Paris Film
Production.
NORR, ROY: Public Relations Councel, operating under
the name of Ames & Norr. Has done considerable work
for Radio Corporation of America and the oil. food and
other Interests. In 1931 started to handle special public
relations work for the MPPDA.
NORRIS, CAL, and MONKEY: In 1935: "Here Comes
Cookie," Paramount.
NORRIS, EDWARD: Actor. b. Philadelphia, Pa.;
h. 5 feet 11 inches; dark hair and brown eyes; w. 155
pounds; p. Dr. Richard C. and Grace Norris; e. Penn
Charter school, Haverford High School, Culver Military
Academy; m. Ann Sheridan, player; hy. books and music.
Kan away to sea. Went to California, then returned to
Philadelpliia where he was reporter for two years on the
Philadelphia Ledger. Philadelphia Bulletin and Jlorning
Record. Joined Philadelphia Professionals, then to Theatre
Union Group in New York. Returned to California, then
to Panama-American newspaper in Panama as reporter
for two months. Went to Hollywood. Appeared in play.
"DoouLsday Circus." On screen in 1934: "Queen Chris-
tina." In 1935: "Murder in the Fleet," MGM; "Show
Them No Mercy," 20th Century-Fox; "Alibi Racket,"
short film of "Crime Doesn't Fay" series. In 1936:
"Small Town Girl." MGM; "The Magnificent Brute," U.
In 1937: "Mama Steps Out." "Song of the City," MGM;
"The Deep South," WB. Under contract to MGM.
NORRIS, ETHEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Almanac.)
NORRIS, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
NORRIS, LOWELL AMES: Writer and Director, b.
Boston, Mass., April 10, 1895; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; blue
eyes and brown hair; w. 154 pounds; e. Bralntree high
school, specializing In playwriting; p. Julia R. Bird and
P. Edgar Norris; m. Helen Curtis; hy. Ashing, shooting,
camping, collector of playbills. Star writer on Boston
Sunday Herald since 1925. Regular writer since 1928 for
True Detective Mysteries. Executive Editor, 1923-25, Gen-
eral Magazines Company; associate editor, 1919-20, Na-
tional Magazine; associate editor, 1920-21, Motion Pic-
ture Records, editorial staff. Wrote for the following
papers since 1909: Bralntree Observer-Bee; Quincy Evening
Telegram; Quincy Patriot-Ledger; Brockton Enterprise;
Boston Journal; Boston American. Author of "The Wrong
Road" (1921), "The Mystery Ship." Author of radio
ilraiiKitic series over WEKL. For the screen was scenario
editor with Brewster-Kemble Productions, Peacock Pictures
Corporation of Chicago. Wrote, produced and directed "1
Never Realized."
NORRIS, W. LEE: Managing director and head of
Monogram Pictures Corporation, Kansas City, Mo.
b. Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Oct. 26. 1881; p. J. K. and Virginia
Norris; e. high school; married. Was in retail shoe busi-
ness. In industry 25 years, as operator, owner. Partner
in Kansas City Sound Service, 130 West 18th Street.
Kansas City. Mo.
NORRISH, B. E.: Managing Director. Associated Screen
News Limited. Montreal. Canada. Graduated from
Queens L^iiiversity. Kingston. Ontario: B.Sc. In Engineer-
ing. Married and has one son. Organized and oper-
ated the first government film activity and in 1920 or-
ganized and became managing director of Associated Screen
News, Ltd.
NORTH, CLARENCE J.: b. Swampscott. Mass.. Sept.
13. 1892; e. Morristown School and Harvard. Took spe-
cial courses in history and International law at Columbia
University. 1915. Became secretary to the general mar»-
ager of American Car & Foundry Co. in Detroit In 1916
resigning his post to go with the War Trade Board in
Washington, remaining there from October, 1917, to
April, 1919. Returned to New York to become managing
editor of the business periodical. Export Trade and Finance,
from May, 1919, to December, 1922. Entered service with
the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the
Department of Commerce, January 1, 1923, as editorial
assistant In the Specialties Division. Became chief of
the newly organized Motion Picture Section on July 1.
1926, and remained as chief when the Section was raisec
to the rank of a Division on July 1, 1929. Resigned. 1933.
Early in 1934 became affiliated with NRA as an economic
adviser in research and planning division, dealing par-
ticularly with publishing and printing codes. Left the
NRA upon its liquidation early in 1936 and became
affiliated with the Republican National Committee as
head of the statistical section in its Washington office.
After the 1936 political campaign became a member of
the Committee's Research Division.
NORTH, EDMUND: Writer, b. New York Cltv.
Wrote play, "The Drums, Professor." In 1934 col-
laborated with James Gow on screen play of "One Night
iif Love," Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on screen play.
"I Dream Too Much." RKO; collaborated on "All the
King's Horses." Paramount. In 1936: collaborated . on
screen play "Murder on the Bridle Path," RKQ-Radio.
NORTH. FRED: Divisional Sales Manager. From 1919
to 1922 vas oranch manager for Famous Players: In 192i
became manager for First National; continued that com-
pany and Warner since that date and currently is divi-
sional manager with Detroit, Cincinnati. Cleveland, In-
dianapolis and Pittsburgh his charge.
NORTH, JACK: (See the 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NORTH. JOSEPH: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Ladies
Should Listen," Paramount. In 1935: "Paris in Spring."
"Without Regret," Paramount.
NORTH, ROBERT: Producer and Actor, b. New York
City. February 2, 1884; h. 5 feet 7% Inches; brown (gray-
ing) hair and hazel eyes; w. 150 pounds; married and
has two children. Stage experience: Appeared in "The
Merry-Go Round." Zlegfeld's "Follies of 1910." and
others. Popular in burlesque for many years. Early In
1932 became an associate producer for Fox; 1932. Colum-
bia producer. In 1934 associate producer of "The MuM
Precious Thing in Life." Columbia. In 1935: associate
producer, "Party Wire," Columbia.
NORTH. WILFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
NORTHPOLE, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NORTHRUP, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
NORTON, BARRY: Actor, r.n. Alfredo BIrabeii. b.
Buenos Aires, S. A., June 16. 1905; h. 5 feet 11; black
hair, brown eyes; w. 160; e. In Paris and Coleglo Interna-
cional de Olivos at Buenos Aires; hy. boxing, fencing, polo
and swimming. First important screen role was a part
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in "The Lily." After that role, was elected for a
part In "What Price Glory." Then under contract to Fox.
In 1928 his three most successful pictures were "Mother
Knows Best," "The Four Devils" and "The Legion of
the Condemned." Under contract to Paramount, made
"Sins of the Fathers" with Emil Jannings; Spanish version
of "The Benson Murder Case"; French and SpanLsh
version of "Slightly Scarlet." In 1933: "The Cocktail
Hour," Columbia; "Only Yesterday." Universal. In iyii4:
"Nana," United Artists; "Unisnown Blonde," Maiestli>;
"Ciand Canary," Fox. In 1935: "Storm Over the Andes,"
Universal. In IU3G: "The Criminal Within," Chester-
tieiil. In 1337: "History Is Made at Night," UA.
NORTON, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NORTON, EDGAR: Player. Screen work with Para-
mount, Fox, Warner, First National, Associated Ex-
hibitors. Pictures Include: "Fast and Furious," "The
Man Who Laughs," Universal; "Singed," Fox; "The
Student Prince," MGM; "Oh, Kay," First National;
"The Love Parade" (1930), Paramount; "Monte Carlo"
(1930), Paramount; "The Lady Surrenders" (1930), Uni-
versal: In 1930: "East Is West,' Universal: "Ur.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Paramount: In 1933: "Sing,
Sinner. Sing," Majestic. In 1934: "Thirty Day Prin-
cess." Paramount. In 1935: "When a Man's a Man."
Fox.
NORTON, FLETCHER: (See I93IJ-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NORTON, lACK: Actor. In 1035: "Calling All Cars."
Mavfair; "Stolen Harmony," Paramount; "Don't Bet On
I'.lnndes." Warner; "His NlKht Out," Universal. In I93fi:
"I'lio Man.v I'arents," Paramount. In 1937; RKO-Radio
short pioiUict.
NORTON, CAPTAIN RICHARD: Director, British and
Onniinions Film Corporation, Ltd.; Managing director.
l'ine«ood Studios. Ltd.. Iver Heath, Bucks, h. London.
Kngiand. April 2. 1892; married. Was banker witli
Kniin. lyoeh and Company. New York. .Toined United
Artists, London, 1930. Production controller for United
Artists. London. 1931. .Joined the board of British and
Hominions Film Corporation, Ltd., in 1933. Managing
director, Pinewood Studio.^.
NORTON, ROBERT: Actor. In 1II.3G: Vitaphonc short
product.
NORVA: Dancoi
In 1935: Vitaphonc short product.
NORWORTH, DOROTHY ADELPHI: (.See 193l.-::7
Motion Picture Almanac.)
NORWORTH, lACK: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
-Mnianac.)
NOSLER, LLOYD: Supervising Editor and Director,
b. Portland, Ore.. March 13, 1900; h. 5 feet 10 Inches;
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 157 pounds: e. Central
high, Spokane, Wash.; m. .Josephine Nosier; hy. polo,
tennis and swimming. .Joined the stafT of Universal In
1915. Has edited the following productions: "Ben-Hur,"
"Flesh and the Devil," "Uncle Tom's Cabin." He held
the position of supervising fllm editor at Universal, also
supervising editor at Inspiration. Co-directed Douglas
Fairbanks' picture. "Reaching for the Moon." for United
Artists. Directed Tom Tyler in "The Man from Death
Valley." and "The Fighter," Monogram. Directed Tom
Keenc for Radio Pictures. In 1933: "Son of the Border."
Film editor, "Blood Money." and in 1934, "Moulip
Rouge." United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1936: fllm editor.
"Everybody's Old Man," "Stowaway," 20th Century-Fox.
NOTI, CARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NOTRE DAME GLEE CLUB: (See 1936-37 Motion
rictiirc .Mmanac.)
NOURSE, NEYSA: (,See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.\linanac.)
NOVAK, EVA: (See 1936-37 .Motion Picture Almanac.)
NOVAK. JANE: Actress, b. SL Louis, Mo.; h. 5 feel
li-fi inches; w. 130 pounds: blue-ara.v eyes, blon.l hair:
e. Notre Dame Convent; dlv. Frank Newburg, has one
child. Virginia Rita Newburg; p. Joseph J. and Barbara
Novak, non -professionals. In vaudeville and musical com-
edy. Pictures Include: "The Eyes of the World," "Be-
hind the Door," "Redskin." "The Man Life Passed By,"
and others. In 10:!6: "Hollyuood Boulevard." Paramnmit.
NOVAK, JOE: Cameraman. In 1936: "The Mine with
the Iron Door." CoUimhia.
NOVARRO, RAMON: Actor, r, n. Ramon Samanlegoes.
b. Durango, Mexico, February 6, 1905; h. 5 feet 8 Inches;
black hair and brown eyes; w. 155 pounds; e. college In
Alexlco; hy. music and violin. On the stage he appeared
with the Alarion Morgan dancers in 1919. Ills screen
productions include "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "Scara-
mouche," in 1922; "The Midshipman," 1925; "Ben Hur,"
"The Student Prince" and "The Road to Romance," 1927;
"Forbidden Hours" and others In 1928, all for Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; also In 1929 In "The Flying Fleet."
"The Pagan. " MGM; In 1930 in "Devil May Care," In
Gay Madrid," "The Singer of Seville," "Call of the
Flesh"; (1931-32), "Ben-Hur" (sound), "Mat» Harl" ;
(1932), "Son Daughter," "Huddle," MGM; (1933). "Tlie
Barbarian," for MGM. In 1934: "The Cat and the
Fiddle." "Laughing Boy." "The Night Is Young." MG.\1
1935-37 in overseas production as director and actor.
NOVELLO. IVOR: Actor and Writer, r. n. Ivor Novello
Davles. b. Cardiff, Wales, January 15, 1893; h. 5 feet
11 Inches; black hair, brown eyes; p. Mme. Clara Novello,
professional; e, Magdalen College School, Oxford. Com-
poser, playwright, actor, manager. Made fllm debut In
Hollywood In "Call of the Flesh," silent; later played
under D. W. Griffith in "The White Rose." Wrote story,
continuity, dialogue for "But the Flesh Is Weak," MGM,
1932. Made a number of silent films In England; starred
in following talkers; " A Symphony In Two Flats," "The
Lodger" (1932), and "Love and Let Love" (1933).
Twickenham. Played with Elizabeth Allan In last two.
Appeared In "Sleeping Car": "Autumn Crocus." A.T.I'.:
wrote and appeared in "1 Lived With You," GB. In
1935: "The Phantom Fiend," Olympic.
NOVI, C. M.: Art director. In 1936: "Give Mc Y'our
Heart, " WB.
NOVINSKY, ALEX: Actor, r. n. Alexander Novlnsky.
b. Petersburg, Russia, July 2. 1878; h. 5 feet 5 inches;
brown eyes; w. 160 pounds; e. Russian Naval Academy;
divorced. On screen In Alms including "Abie's Irish
Rose," Lasky; "Red Dance," Fox; "Night Watch." First
National; "Leatherneck," Pathe; "Transatlantic," "Union
Depot," "Ambassador Rill," "Love Me Tonight." "Six
Hours to Live," "Cavalcade," and others. Later films
include "The Princess and the Plumber," "Goin' to
Town," "Give LTs This Night," "Suzy." "Night of
Terror," Columbia.
NOVIS, DONALD: Singer and Actor, b. Hastings, Eng-
land. March 3, 1907; e. Pasadena high school and from
Junior College was transferred to Whlttler College, Sang
over the radio. Played In "Monte Carlo," "One Hour
With You," "The Singing Boxer," "The Singing Plum-
ber," "The Big Broadcast," Paramount, In 1933, ap-
peared in Vitaphonc short product. In 1934: RKO short
feature. In 1036 ; Paramount short product.
NOWELL, WEDGEWOOD: Actor, b. Portsmouth. N. H. ;
h. 5 feet 11 H Inches; brown eyes and gray hair; w.
163 pounds; e. Boston, Worcester English High, Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania; married; hy, constructing radio sets,
aquatic sports, horse racing, polo. Stage experience. En-
tered pictures In 1915. Pictures Include: "813." "West-
bound Limited." "Enter Madame." "Eternal Flame."
In 1936: "To Mary— With Love," 20th Century-Fox.
NOWITSKY, ALFRED CHANNING: Publicity director,
Wilmer and Vincent Theatres, Richmond, Va. ; b. Norfolk,
Va., Jan. 12, 1907; p. Capt. George I. Nowitsky. marks-
man; e. Maury High, Norfolk, William and Mary college.
Worked In legitimate house as prop boy and treasurer
while In school. Worked at Strand. Norfolk, assistant
manager; later made manager of both the Strand and
Victor Theatres. Moved to Wells. legitimate theatre, .is
manager and treasurer. Managed Loew's State Theatre
in Norfolk and was In charge of Loew's Richmond as relief
manager. Rack to Wilmer and Vincent as manager of
Rialto In Allentown. Pa., and then to State Theatre In
Reading. Then transferred to present position.
NOY, WILFRED: Actor. Director. Writer, b. South
Kensington, London. December 24, 1883: e. Great Tar-
mouth, Brighton, Dulwlch Schools; hy. cricket, tennis and
golf; married, has three children. Actor, stage director,
writer. Acted and directed for Clarendon Film Company.
England. Directed "Under the Red Robe," "Masters of
Men," "The Face at the Window," "The Lady Clare,"
"The Lost Cord," "The Midnight Girl," "The Substitute
Wife," "Eager Lips," "The Devil's Cage." Played Lord
Durhugh In "The Careless Age" (1929). First National;
Mr. Redding In "The Doctor's Secret" (1929), Para-
mount; wrote and directed "Circumstantial Evidence."
Chesterfield. In 1930. appeared In "Let Us Be Gay." and
in 1932, "Emma.' both MGM. In 1935: appeared in "Kiss
Me Goodbye," Celebrity.
NOYES, JACK: Sound engineer. In 1935: collaborated
on sound. "Call of the Wild." UA-20th Century.
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N. T. G.: (NILS T. GRANLUND): Night Club Im-
presario. In 1933, appeared In "Mr. Broadway." pro-
duced by Broadway-Hollywood Productions.
NUCCI, LAURA: Actress. h. Carrara, Italy, May
.'iO. ISllilj e. high school. Among pictures: "Palio,"
"Non sono Gelosa."
MubENT, EDWARD: Actor, b. Mew York City, Feb-
ruary 7, 1904; h. 6 feet % Inch; darlj brown hair and
green eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. New
York City; hy. collecting antiques. Sang In the Metro-
politan Opera Boys' Chorus, danced at Grauman's Mil-
lion-Dollar Theatre; and played with various stock com-
panies in New York City. On screen in "Our Dancing
Daughters," his first picture; "The Bellamy Trial" and
"A Single Man." In 1929 in "Untamed," "Our Mod-
ern Maidens," MOM; also in "Bright Lights" (1930),
"The Man in Hobbles," "The Flying Fleet," "A Single
Man." "Duke Steps Out." "The Girl In the Show."
"Loose Ankles." "Untamed," "The Vagabond Lover,"
"Hollywood Revue," "Remote Control," "Night Nurse,"
"Local Boy Makes Good." "Shipmates," "Up Rose the
Devil," "Toung Sinners," "Fools Advice," Strangers
May Kiss," "Clancy in Wall Street," "The Star Wit-
ness"; (1932), "Behind Stone Walls," "Honor of the
Press," both Mayfalr. In 1933: "Past of Mary Holmes,"
RKO; "College Humor," "This Day and Age," Para-
mount; "Dance Hall Hostess," Mayfalr; "Beauty For
Sale," MGM; RKO, Radio and Universal short produc-
tions; "Dance. Girl, Dance," Chesterfield. In 19aJ :
"This Side of Heaven," MGM; "She Loves Me Not."
Paramount; "No Ransom," Liberty. In 1935: "Lottery
Lover," Fox; "Baby Face Harrington," "Ah, Wilderness."
MGM; "College Scandal." Para.: "Fighting Youth," Univ.
In 1936: "Dancing Feet." "The Harvester," "A Man
Betrayed," Republic; "The Big Game." RKO-Radio:
"Pigskin Parade." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Man
of the People." MGM.
NUGENT, ELLIOTT: Director, Actor, Writer, b. Dover,
O., September 20, 1901; h. 6 feet; blond hair and gray
eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Grace M. and J. E. Nugent, pro-
fessionals; e. Dover high school, Ohio State University,
Columbus, O.. and has had stage training, appearing in
vaudeville, stock companies. New York productions on road
tours; m. Norma Lee, stage and screen ingenue lead: by.
tennis and swimming. Stage experience in vaudeville as
a chl'd on the Keith-Orpheum circuit, etc., and stock
experience with Stuart Walker company and others. His
first New York legitimate appearance in "Dulcy" in 1921,
and has b«en featured (also co-author) In "Kempy" (1922-
23). "The Poor Nut" (1925-26). and "By Request"
(1928). and in "The Wild Westcotts" (1929). "Hooslers
Abroad" (1927). and "Good Boy" (1929). His screen
experience as follows: Featured In "College Life." part of
Eddie; and featured In "Wise Girls." adapted from the
stage play "Kempy" by J. E. Nugent and himself as
"Kempy"; in "Father's Day" (1929). MGM; In 1930
In "Not go Dumb," "The Richest Man in the World,"
"The Single Standard." "The Unholy Three," "Sins
of the Children," MGM. Co-directed "The Mouthpiece"
and "Life Begins." and directed "Whistling In the
Dark." In 1933: Directed "Three-Comered Moon." Para-
mount: "If I Were Free." Radio. In 1934: Directel
"Two Alone." "Strictly Dynamite." RKO; directed "Shp
Loves Me Not," Paramount. In 1935: "Love in Bloom."
"College Scandal," "Enter Madame," Paramount;
"Splendor," United Artists. In 1936: "Wives Never
Know," Paramount; "And So They Were Married."
Columbia.
NUGENT, FRANK S. : Motion picture editor. New
York Times, New York City; b. New York City, May 27.
1908; p. Frank H. Nugent; e. New York City, Columbia
University. 1029. B. Lit. ; not married. Joined reportorial
staff of New York Times week after graduation from
college in 1929. Became Andre Sennwald's assistant in
September. 1934. and succeeded him as film editor and
critic after his death in January, 1936.
NUGENT. J. C: Actor, Writer, Director, b. Niles.
O., April 6, 1878; e. at Reeves University. Has been
an actor for 38 years and has traveled profcssiimally to
all parts of the world. Has written over s hundred
plays. Was placed under contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
as a writer, director and actor. Pictures Include "The
Rounders." "Wise Girls." "Navy Blues" and "Father's
Day." "Sins of the Children." "Unholy Three." In
1931 played In his own play at the Selwyn Theatre. New
York City. "Fast Service." In 1934 played in the New
York stage play, "Big-Hearted Herbert." In 1935 ap-
peared in "Love in Bloom," "Men Without Names." Para-
mount.
NUTT. SIDNEY M.: Sidney M. Nutt Enterprises. Hot
Springs. Ark. b. Fordyce. Ark., March 7, 1886; m. Har-
riet Nutt; p. Ed. H. .Johnson; e. high school, also St.
Louis College of Pharmacy. Druggist. Started In ex
liibition in 1911 at Hot Springs. Ark. A director of
Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee (Tri-States) Asso-
ciation and has been a director ever since the organiza-
tion started. Was at one time president of association.
NVIEB, T. D.: President, Yi Hwa Motion Picture Co.,
Shanghai.
NYE, CARROLL: Actor, b. Canton, O.. October 4, 1901;
h. 6 feet; brown hair and dark brown eyes; w. 160
pounds; p. Myra and William P. Nye, mother on Los
Angeles Times; e. Covina, Cal., and University of Cali-
fornia, Los Angeles; m. Helen Lynch, professional (in
motion pictures) ; hy. reading, swimming and writing for
his own pleasure (used to be a reporter on the Times).
Three years on the stage, mostly in stock from 1922-25.
at the Majestic Theatre. Los Angeles, under the direction
of the late Wllliamene Wilkes, appearing in support of
Pauline Lord in "Anna Christie," Wallace Eddinger.
Ills screen career began June. 1925, when he appeared
In "Classified," as the brother of Corinne GrlCBth. Since
then he has played two-score featured roles, including
"Her Honor the (jovemor" and "Kosher Kitty Kelly." for
FHO "The Brute." "Heart of Maryland." "The Silver
Slave," all together eleven juvenile leads at Warner
Bros, in 1927; also appearances in "Craig's Wife" for
DeMille; "While the City Sleeps'" with Lon Chaney; "In
Gold Braid" with Ramon Novarro, and in "Confession."
an all-talking picture, for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Ap-
peared in 1929 in "Light Fingers." Columbia; "The Girl
in the Glass Cage." First National; "The Squall." "The
Flying Fleet." and "Madame X," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer;
••Lottery Bride" (1930). United Artists. In 1935: "Travel-
ing Saleslady." First National.
NYE, G. F.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
NYE, RAYMOND': (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
NYIEN, U. Z.: Executive vice-president. Yi Hwa Mo-
tion Picture Co., Shanghai. b. Shanghai; married; p.
T. D. Nyien; e. St. John's University.
OAKIE, EVELYN OFFIELD, Mrs.: (See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac. I
OAKIE. JACK: Actor, b. Sedalla, Mo., November 12.
1903; r. n. Lewis D. Offleld; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. DeLaSalle high
.school in New Y'ork; m. Venita Varden, professional; hy.
make wisecracks. He was placed In the cast for the Junior
League's charity show of 1919 in New York City by Fay
Leslie, which resulted in the partnership of Oakle and
Lulu McConnell which held together until 1927. Together
they played in "Innocent Eyes," "Artists and Models,"
several "Passing Shows," once with the "Follies" and
in "Peggy Ann," filling in between times with vaudeville
bookings over the two-a-day. In pictures he has appeared
in Universal's "Finders Keepers," starring Laura La
Plante, then with Clara Bow in Paramount's "The
Fleet's In" and also with Charles Rogers and Mary Brian
in "Someone to Love." In 1929 in "Hard to Get," First
National; "Chinatown Nights." "Close Harmony," "The
Dummy," "Fast Company," "Tlie Man I Love," "Sweetie"
and "The Wild Party," Paramount; "Sin Town," Pathe;
"Street Girl," Radio Pictures; In 1930 in "Paramount on
Parade," "Sap from Syracuse," "The Social Lion." Para-
mount; "Hit the Deck." Radio Pictures; "Let's Go
Native." Paramount; "Sea Legs." "June Moon." "Dude
Ranch" and "Touchdown"; (1932) "Once In a Lifetime."
Universal; "Dancers in the Dark," "Sky Bride," "Mil-
lion Dollar Legs," "Madison Square Garden" for Para-
mount; "Uptown New York," World Wide; (1933) "The
Eagle and the Hawk," "From Hell to Heaven," "If I
Had a Million," "College Humor," "Too Much Har-
mcnv," "Sitting Pretty," "Alice in Wonderland." Para-
mount; "Sailor Be Good," RKO-Radio. In 1934: "Look-
ing for Trouble," United Artists-20th Century: "Murder
at the Vanities," "Shoot the Works." "College Rhythm."
P?riimount. In 1935: "Call of the Wild," United Artbts;
"Big Broadcast of 1936." Collegiate." Paramount. In
1936: "King of Burlesque." 20th Century-Fox; "Colleen,"
Warner: "That Girl From Paris." RKO: "The Texas
Rangers," "Champagne Waltz." "Florida Special." Para-
mount. In 1937: "Radio City Revels." "The Toast of
New York," RKO.
OAKLAND. BEN: Song writer. In 1936: collaborated
on music and lyrics of "Hats Off," GN.
OAKLAND, DAGMAR: Actress. In 1936: "The Leav-
enworth Case," Republic.
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OAKLAND, VIVIAN: Actress. Pictures Include. "Tony
Huns Wild." Fox; "Love 'Em and Weep," "Tell 'Em
Nothing," Patlie; "WeUUing Jtiells," i'aiaiiiuuiu : •(Jncle
Tom's Cabin," Universal; "The Man In Hobbles," Tiffany;
■The Time, Place and the Uirl." Warner Bros, in 19',iH
appeared in "The Crazy Nut," and In Educational-Mer-
maid Talking Pictures; 193U pictures include: ■Personality,"
Columbia; '■Back Pay," First National; "The Lady Sur-
renders," Universal; "Oh, Sailor Behave," "Matrimonial
Bed," Warner Bros.; "Big Hearted," Pathe, Whoopee
Comedies; "Let Me Explain," Paramount-Christie Talk-
ing Comedies. In 1933 appeared In "Only Yesterday,"
Universal. Jn ia;j4: "Money Aleans Nothing," Moiiograiii
In 1935: "Star of Midnight," Radio; Vitaphone short
product. In 1936: "The Bride Walks Out," KKO-Badio
in 1937: "Way Out West," MGM.
OAKMAN, WHEELER: Actor, b. Virginia; h. 5 feet,
11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. Wash-
ington, L>. C. ; three years' stage experience. Pictures in-
clude: "The Broken Mask," Anchor S. K. ; "The Masked
Angel," First Division; "Out All Night," "Heyl Eeyl
Cowboy." Universal; Nlcholay in "The Uevil's Chaplain,"
Kayart; ' ■Handcuffed." Rayart; "The Donovan Affair,"
"Father and Son," "The Power of the Press," Columbia;
"Roaring Ranch," "Shanghai Lady," Universal; "On Your
Back," Fox; "Big Fight," and "Costello Case," Sono-
Art; "Lawless Woman," "First Aid," and "Devil on
Deck," Sono-Art; "Sky Raiders," Columbia; "While the
City Sleeps," MGM; "Shakedown," Universal. In 1933:
■Soldiers of the Storm,' Columbia. In 1934: 'One U
Guilty,^' Columbia. In 1935: "Square Shooter." Co-
lumbia; "Murder in the Clouds," Warner; "Motive for
Revenge," Majestic; "Headline Woman," Mascot; "Death
from a Distance," Chesterfield. In 1936: "Darkest
Africa, '■ Republic serial; ■Aces and Eights," 'Ghost
Patrol," Puritan.
OAKS. DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
DATES, FRANK R.: Joint managing director. Techni-
color, Ltd., Middlesex, England. b. New York
City, 1888; p. Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Gates,
New York City; e. public schools. New York City, and
Cornell University {graduate, 191U), mechanical engineer;
m. Adelaide Piper, daughter of Col. Alexander R. Piper,
of New Vork City, and has three daughters. For 10 years
was in the field of mechanical engineering, first with
Westinghouse, and later with Toronto Power and Utilities
interests. Later was associated with the Robertson-Cole
Company, also had motion picture and other activities.
Since 1924 has been with his present associates, first as
manager of the Boston Division of the Technicolor Cor-
poration, and more recently as vice-president and plant
manager at Hollywood.
OBAL, MAX: Director. In 1937: "Slalom." George
Kraska.
OBAL. MAX: Director. In 1937: "Slalom." George
Kraska.
OBER, DILLION: Trick drummer. In 1935: "Every
Night at Eight," Paramount
OBERFELD: Music.
Paramount.
In 1935: "Avec I'Assurance,
OBERG, RALPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
OBERON, MERLE: Actress, r.n. Queenie Thompson, b.
Tasmania. Australasia, 1911; h. 5 feet 4 inches: brown
hair, brown eyes; hy. reading; p. non-professional. Signed
five-year contract in 1932 with London Film Productions.
Played in "Wedding Rehearsal." "Men of Tomorrow,"
and "Dance of Witches," In 1933: "The Battle," re-
leased in America as "Thunder In the East," "The
Private Life of Henry VIII," UA. In 1934: "Private
Life of Don Juan," UA; "Broken Melody," Olympic
Pictures; "The Scarlet Pimpernel," UA. In 1935: '■Folies
Bergere," 20th Century; "The Dark Angel," UA. In
1936: "These Three," "Beloved Enemy." UA. In 1937:
"I. Claudius," London Films.
OBERST. W. H.: Sound. In 1935: "The Virginia
Judge." "Nevada," "Without Regret." "Hands Across
the Table," "Millions in the Air." Paramount. In 1936;
"Girl of the Ozarks," "Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount.
O'BRASKY. LOU: Vice-president and general sales
manager. Standard Pictures Distributing Corporation; vice-
presldtnt. Standard Pictures Corporation; b. New Y'ork
City; married; e. Harrisburg. Pa. Salesman and branch
exchange manager. World, Select. Educational, Fox.
Warner Bros.
O'BRIEN, A. FRANK.: Richmond representative. Wll-
Oak— Obr
mer and Vincent Corporation; b. Frankfort, Herkimer
County, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1887; p. dec; e. grade school-
married. Was vaudeville booking manager. Was Read-
ing, Pa., representative for Wilnier and Vincent two and
one-half years. Uirhinoncl iciircsentativc for four years.
O'BRIEN, BILLY: (.See lH;t6 1(7 Mdticin Picture
.Minanac.)
O'BRIEN. DAVID: Actor. In 1933: "Jennie Gerhardt,"
Paramount. In iy:!">: ' Welronie Home." Fox.
O'BRIEN, DENNIS P.: Senior member, law firm of
O Brien. Driscoli and Raftery.
O'BRIEN, EDWIN K.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on "l^li Name the Murderer," Puritan.
O'BRIEN, GEORGE: Actor, b. San Francisco. Cal.
April 19, 19UU ; n. 6 feet V2 Inch; dark brown hair
and eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Margaret L. and Daniel J.
O'Brien, non-professionals; e. Polytechnic high school,
San Francisco, Cal.. Santa Clara College, Santa Clara,
Cal.. and received his stage training In amateur theatricals;
m. Marguerite Churchill; hy. boxing, basketball and
volley ball. Aledical student and U. S. Navy. In mo-
tion picture industry as assistant cameraman, stunt man.
double, then actor. On screen in ■■The iron Horse" as Dayv
Brandon, "The Man Who Came Back" as Harry Potter,
"The Painted Lady" as Luther Smith, "The Dancers" as
'i'ony, "The Roughneck" as Jerry Delaney, "The Fighting
Heart" as Denny Bolton, "Havoc" as Dick Chapell,
"Thank You" as Kenneth Jamieson, "The Silver Treasure"
as Nostromo, "Three Bad Men," the "Johnstown Flood"
as Tom O'Day, "Rustlin' For Cupid," "Fig Leaves" as
Adam Smith, "The Blue Eagle" as a sailor. "Paid to
Love" as Prince Michael, "Sunrise" as The Man, "Is Zat
So?" as Chick Cowan, "East Side, West Side" as John
Breen. "Sharpshooters" as a sailor. "Honor Bound" as a
convict, "Blindfold" as a policeman, all Fox pictures;
and in Warner Bros. "Noah's Ark" as Japhet. In 1929:
"Masked Emotions," "Salute," "True Heaven"; 1930-31,
"Lone Star Ranger." "Rough Romance." "Last of the
Duanes," Fox; "Fair Warning." "Seas Beneath." "A
Holy Terror." "Riders of the Purple Sage." "The Rain-
bow Trail"; (1932), "The Gay Caballero," "Mystery
Ranch." "The Golden West," "Robber's Roost," Fox;
(1933), "Smoke Lightning, " "Life in the Raw," "Frontier
Marshal," "The Last Trail," Fox. In 1934: "Ever Since
Eve." "The Dude Ranger," Fox. In 1935: "When a
Man's a Man," ■The Cowboy Millionaire," "Hard Rock
Harrigan," "Thunder Mountain," "Whispering Smith
Speaks," 2Uth Century-Fox. In 1936: "O'Malley of the
Mounted," "The Border Patrolman," 20th Century-Fox;
"Daniel Boone." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Park Avenue
Logger." RJ'^O-Radio.
O'BRIEN, KENNETH A.: Advertising and publicity.
United Artists, b. New York City. Nov. 15. 1906; p.
Dennis F. and Mary R. O'Brien; e. Brown University,
1928, BA; Harvard University, School of Business Ad-
ministration, 1930, M.B.A., and Cambridge University.
England; married. With Bancamerica-Blair Corporation,
New York City, investment bankers. With United Artists
since 1933.
O'BRIEN-MOORE, ERIN: Actress, b. May 2, 1908,
Los Angeles, Cal.; h. 5 feet. 4 inches; dark hair and
green eyes; \v. 118 pounds; m. Mark Barron; e. Los
Angeles and New Y'ork, private schools; hy. antique
jewelry and cats. Appeared in New York stock, then
in "Street Scene." Appeared in "The Music Master,"
"Yoshe Kalb," and other plays. On screen in 1934 in
■'Dangerous Corner, ■' RKO; "His Greatest Gamble,"
RKO; "Little Men." Mascot. In 1935: "Our Little
Girl," Fox; "Streamline Express," Mascot; "Seven Keys
to Baldpate," RKO. In 1936: "Two in the Dark,"
RKO; "The Leavenworth Case," Republic; "Ring Around
the Moon," Chesterfield; "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO-
Radio, In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars." RKO-
Radio; "The Black Legion," 'Green Light." WB.
O'BRIEN, PAT: Actor, b. Milwaukee, Wia.. November
11. 1899; e. Marquette University; m. Eloise Taylor. On
screen: "The F'ront Page," "Personal Maid," Paramount;
"Consolation Marriage," Radio; "Flying High," MGM;
"Hell's House." Zeldman; "Final Edition"; (1932),
"Virtue," Columbia; (1932), "Strange Case of Clara
Deane," Paramount; "Air Mall." Universal; (1933),
"Laughter in Hell," "Destination Unknown." Universal;
"The World Gone Mad," Majestic; "Bureau of Missing
Persons," "College Coach." Warner; "Bombshell," JIGM.
In 1934: "I've Got Your Number," "The Personality Kid."
"Here Comes the Navy." Warner; "Twenty Million Sweet-
hearts." "Flirtation Walk." "I Sell Anything," "Gam-
bling Lady," First National. In 1935: "Devil Dogs of
the Air." "In Callente," "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
"Page Miss Glory," "Stars Over Broadway," "The Irish
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Obr— Oco
in Us," FN; ••Oulluweil Guns," U. In 1936: "Ceiling
Zero," "1 AJarried a JJoctor, ' "Public Knemy's Wife,"
"China Clipper," "Tlie Great O'Malley," Warner Brothers.
O'BRIEN, PATRICIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AlniauMf.)
O'BRIEN. PEG: Dramatic critic. Ga/ette. .lanesville.
Wis.; b. .lanesville. Dec. 22, I'JUO; p. Mrs. C. A. O'Brien;
e. high scliool and normal school. Has been society editor
of Janesvillc Gazette 15 years.
O'BRIEN, SHIRLEY: Actress. In 19:J6: "Ticket to
Paradise," Republic.
O'BRIEN, TOM: Actor, b. San Diego, Cal., July 25.
189S; h. 5 feet 11% inches; dark brown hair and dark
blue eyes; w. 195 pounds; p. Mary E. and Thomas O'Brien,
father professional ; e. Los Angeles high school. University
of California and University of Pennsylvania; m. Ina
Mae Morehouse, professional; hy. hunting, exploring and
making good pictures. On tlie stage lur 21 years, ap-
pearing with Burbank Stock Company, Los Angeles, Cal.,
Oliver Moro.wo producer; Alcazar Stock Company, San
Francisco, Cal., Frederick Belasco producer; In Sullivan
& Considine vaudeville for five years In his own act;
also in Orpheum and B. F. Keith's vaudeville for about
live years in his own act; with Cash Hawkins Company
No. 2, "The Great Divide," Henry Miller producer; the
star of "Kose of Panama," Mort Singer producer, and
many other productions on the road. He entered motion
pictures in 1913. As Pat Burke in "Scrap Iron' with
Charles Kay Productions In 1921; Bull O'Hara In "The
Big Parade," 1925; Top Sergeant Kyan In "Tin Hats,"
1926; Mike In "The Flaming Forest," 1926; Top Sergeant
O'Grady In "The Bugle Call. ' 1U27 : .I<n' O Neill in "The
Fire Brigade," 1927; Steve In "The Frontiersman," 1927
for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Red in "San Francisco Nights,"
Ia27, and Bill in "The Chorus Kid," 1928, for Gotham;
Aja.^ In "The Private Life of Helen of Troy." for First
National in 1927; and for Universal the motorcycle cop
In "That's My Daddy," 1928; Johnson In "Anybody
Seen Kelly," 1928; and In "The Last Warning," 1928;
has appeared in many other pictu'-es. In 1929 In "The
I'eacocK Fan," Chesterfield; "Hurricane," Columbia;
"Smiling Irish Eyes," First National; "The Flying Fool,"
Pathe; "His Lucky Day," and "It Can Be Done," Uni-
versal; "Untamed," "Broadway Scandals," MGM; In 1930
In "Call of the West," "Moby Dick," Warner; In 1931:
"The Stowaway," Universal; "Scared Stiff," and "Sailor
Maid Love," Universal; "Trapped" and "Hell Bent for
Frisco," Big 4; "Yesterday In Santa Fe," Pioneer Multi-
color; "Midnight Express," Chesterfield; "The Hawk,"
Pioneer Multl-Color; "Pudge," Universal; In 1933: "Lucky
Dog," Universal.
O'BRIEN, WILLIS: Technician. b. Oakland, Cal.
Animator of the monsters in "The Lost World," and in
1933 "King Kong" and its sequel. "Son of Kong." Was
cartoonist for the San Francisco Daily News; also worked
as a sculptor's assistant on buildings for the San Fran-
cisco World's Fair in 1913. In 1935 chief technician. "The
Last Days of Pompeii," RKO. Signed by Pioneer Pictures
as chief technician. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate," RKO-
Radio.
O'BYRNE, PATSY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
O'CASEY, SEAN: Writer. In 1937:
le Stars," KKO-Radio.
"The Plough and
O'CAVAREN, VESEY: Actor. In 1936: "Dracula's
Daughter," Universal.
OCCTEL, WALLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
OCHIR, BATO: Player. In 1936: "A Son of Mon-
golia," Amkino.
OHKHOCHI DENJIRO: Actor. r.n. Dan Obnobe ;
I). Feb. 5. 1S9S; h. 5 leet 2 ir.clies ; black hair and black
eyes; w. 132 pounds; e. Osaka Commercial .School; mar-
ried: hy. reading. Was in retail selling, then became
actor. In 1923 appeared in "Yadagahara no Satsujin."
.loint Cinema Artists' Association production. Willi
Takamatsu Production, then entered Nikkatsu Company in
1926. Pictures include "Kunisada Chuji." "Tange Sazen."
and many others.
OCHS. HERBERT J.: Branch manager, Vltagraph,
Inc.. Atlanta. Ga. ; b. Fremont. Ohio. Nov. 27. 1897;
married and has five children.
OCHS, MILLARD: Exliibitnr. Lee A. Oclis Theatre
Circuit, 1560 Broadway, New York City; b. New York,
September 2, 1S04; p. Lee A. Ochs; e. N. Y. Military
Academy, graduated from Peddle School, Hlghtown, N. J.
Entered Costello Theatre as usher In 1926. Then assistant
manager, then manager. Manager Uptown Theatre, and
in l:»2'.t supervisor. Costello. Uptown, Gem^ Majestic. In
1931 made assistant general manager of Lee A. Ochs
Theatre Circuil under the late I.ee A. Ochs.
O'CONNELL, HUGH: Actor. b. New York City.
Aug. 4, 189S; h. 5 feet. S'/z inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 155 pounds; e. Green Bay and Appleton. Wis..
Appleton Business College: hy. reading. Was telegraph
operator for Northwestern Railway, usher in a Chicago
theatre, then went on a tour with the Cal Stewart
company. Appeared In "The Divorce Question." "Deep
Purple," "The Easiest Way," and "Wild Flower." In a
repertoire troupe in Alaska. Appeared in stock in the
Northwest, and played one night stands. In New York
appeared in "Parlor. Bedroom and Bath." "Twin Beds."
'Nightie Night." "Toto," "The Great Lover." "Face
Value." "The Egotist." "Reno." "The Wisdom Tooth.'
"Tlie Racket," "The Sap From Syracuse," "Once in a
Lifetime," "One Sunday Afternoon" and "The Milkj
Way." Appeared on the screen first In Vltaphone No. 978.
"Find the Woman." In 1933 in "Broadway Through &
Keyhole." 20th Century-U. A., "Gift of Gab," "Cheating
Cheaters," "The Good Fairy." Universal. In 1935: "It
Happened in New York." "Chinatown Squad." "Diamond
Jim, ' "She Gets Her Man." "Manhattan Moon." Uni-
versal. In 1937: "Ready. Willing and Able." WB.
O'CONNELL. L. W.: Cameraman. In 1933: "Humanity."
•Trick for Trick," "Best of Enemies," "Olsen's Big
Moment," Fox. In 1934 collaborated on "Stand Up and
Cheer," "Baby Take a Bow." Fox. In 1935: "Spring
Tonic," "In Old Kentucky, " Fox; "Here's to Romance,"
"Music is Magic," 20th Century-Fox; "Man of Iron."
FN. In 1936: "Treachery Rides the Range," "Times
Square Playboy," "The Big Noise."' "Bengal Tiger."
"Polo Joe," "King of Hockey. " WB. In 1937: "Penrod
and Sam." "Once a Doctor," "Wliite Bondage," WB.
O'CONNER, BLUEBOY: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. i
In 1936: "Ourselves
OCHS. LEE A.: Died, June, 1935
Motion Picture Almanac.)
(See 1935-30
O'CONNOR, CAVAN: Actor.
Alone,'" ABP.
O'CONNOR, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
O'CONNOR, FRANK: Director, b. New York, April
11, 188S. Stage actor-director; screen actor; co-dlrectej
uith Marshall Neilaii. I:).:;, series fur Schuberg-Pic-
f erred; series for Columbia; features for Lumas, Excellent,
t'hadwlck. Fox; features for Chesterfield In 1929; Plck-
svick In 1930. Freelancing. In 1933 appeared In "As
Husbands Go," Fox; ""Son of Kong,'" RKO. In 19."i5:
""False Pretenses," Chesterfield.
O'CONNOR, HARRY: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
O'CONNOR, JOHN J.: Booker and Buyer, b. Amawalk,
N. Y., July 10. 1896. He started in the film busi-
ness 23 years ago when lie joined Geurge Kleine. then
loadshowing "Uuo Vadis" and "Tht Last Days of
I'ompeil." Afterward, he became booKer of the New
York exchange for Klelne-Edlson-Sellg & Essanay Co.
With the old Pathe Co. In Newark. 1919-1920. In 1921.
became associated with Peerless Booking Corp., film buy-
ing and booking office for Keith-Proctor & Moss. Now
chief buyer and booker for RKO Film Booking Corp., out-
growth of Peerless Co.
O'CONNOR. LOUIS J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
O'CONNOR, PATSY: Actress. b. Bay Shore. L. I..
Jan. 23. 1931, li. 43 in., w. 45 lbs.; brown eyes and
blonde hair; p. John and Elfie, pro. In 1935: "Redheads
o'l Parade," Fox. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay," Columbia.
O'CONNOR. ROBERT EMMET: Actor, b. Milwaukee,
Wis. Pictures Include: "The Noose," First National;
""Dressed to Kill."' Fox; "Four Walls." MG.M ; ""The Isle
of Lost Ships," "Smiling Irish Eyes." "Weary River."
"In the Next Room" (1930), First National; "Man to
Man" (1930). Warner; in 1933: "Picture Snatcher,"
Warner; "The Big Brain," Radio; "Midnight Mary,"
"Penthouse," MGM; "Lady for a Day." Columbia. In
1934: "The Big Shakedown," First National; "Bottoms
Up." Fox. In 1935: "The Whole Town's Talking," Co-
lumbia; "The Mysterious Mr. Wong," Monogram; "Star
of Midnight," Radio; "Stolen Harmony," Paramount; "Let
Em Have .It," UA-Reliance; "Diamond Jim," Universal;
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•■A Night at the Opera," MGM. In 1!)36: "The Lone
Wolf Returns," Columbia; "Little Lord Fauiitleroy," HA;
"Sing Me a Love Song," \VR. In rj:i7: "Park Avenue
Logger," RKO-Radio.
O'CONNOR, UNA: Actress, b. Belfast, Ireland: h. 5
feet 2 Inches; w. 107 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; e.
Omagh, Belfast, Ireland, and London, England. Made
first appearance on stage In Dublin, 1911; then London,
"Cavalcade" (1931). On screen In 1929 In "Dark Red
Roses." British Sound Films; In 1930 In "Murder."
B.I. P.., and "Tlmbuctoo." "To Oblige a Lady," British
Lion; "Cavalcade," 1933, Fox; "Mary Stevens, M.D.,"
Warner; "Pleasure Cruise," Fox; "The Invisible Man,"
Universal. In 1934: "The Poor Rich," "Horse Play,"
I'niversal; "Orient Express," "AU Men Are Enemies."
Fox: "Barretts of Winipole Street," MGM; "Stingaree "
RKp. In 1935: "David Copperfleld." MGM; "The In-
former." RKO: "The Bride of Frankenstein," Universal;
"Thunder in the Night," Fox; "The Perfect Gentleman."
.MGM. In 1936: "Rose Marie." "Susy." MGM; "Little
Lord Fauntleroy." IJA; "Lloyds of London," 20th Ccn-
lury-Fox. In 1937: "The Plough and the .Stars." RKO
Radio; "Call It a Day," WB ; "Personal Propertv,"
MGM.
O'CONNOR. WILLIAM Y.: Director, b. Omaha, Neb.,
May 26, 1900; e. Omaha high school; Kemper Military
.Xcademv. Omaha University. Entered pictures ten years
ago; assistant cameraman, property man, assistant director
and director. Director for Willis Kent. In 1931: "Play-
things of Hollywood." "Primrose Path." Hollywood Pic-
tures; "Ten Nights in a Barroom," Roadshow Productions.
In 1932: "The Drifter." Willis Kent. In 1933: "Her
Splendid Folly." Progressive. In 1935: "The Pace That
Kills," Willis Kent. In 1936: assistant director "Ghn.st
Patrol." Puritan.
O'DAVERN. VESEY: Actor. In 1935: "Cllve of
India." TTA-2nth Century. In 19.^6: "Ladies in Love,"
2nth Century-Fox.
O'DAY, ALICE: Actress. In 193R: "Ourselves Alone."
"The Tenth Man," BIP; "Wings of (he Morning," New
World; "Second Bureau," Stafford; "Toilers of the Sea,"
r.eaumont; "Widow's Island," "Vicar of Bray," Hagen;
"Vienna Sunset." Wilcox.
O'DAY, DAWN: .'\ctress. See Anne Shirley.
O'DAY. MOLLY: (See 1936-.S7 Motion Picture
.\imanac.)
O'DAY, NELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
O'DEA, DENIS: Actor. In 1937: "The Plough and
the Stars," RKO-Radio.
O'DEA, SUNNIE: Actress. In 1936: "Strike Me
Pink," UA; "Showboat," Universal.
O'DELL, CARYLL N.: Publicity. Paramount, in New
York home ofHce; b. Cape Henry, Va. •,. p. Milton L. and
(Jrace T. Odell; e. Central High School, Washington.
I). C, and private tutors; married. Was reporter of
Washington Herald, Washington, D. C, then on staffs of
the Washington Post. International News Service. Balti-
more Sun. New York Sun. New York Tribune and othei
news organizations. Was city oditcr of the WashinKto""
Times under Frank A. Munsey. Arthur Brisbane and
William Ivandolph Hearst; was managing editor of Wash-
ington Herald under Clinton T. Briinard and lerhrrt
Hoover, leaving the Herald when paper was sold. Did
publicity for various organizatinnj, becoming American ad-
visor to the government of Guatemala. later publicity
director for five Central American nations. .Toined Para-
mount's New York publicity staff in May. 1931. went
to Fox New York publicity, rejoined Paramount In May,
1934. n handle Hccht-Arac.\rthur publicity In Astoria
L. I. studio, and joined Paramount New York publicity
staff following disbandment of Hecht-MacArthur production
organization.
ODELL, ROBERT A.: Art Director, b. Los Angeles.
Cal., May 4. 1896; h. 5 feet 5% inches; brown hair and
gray eyes: w. 140 pounds; married; by. Americana,
travel, e. public schools and Los Angeles Polytechnic
High School; architecture. 1919, Astra Studio, Lew
Cody Productions, art director; 1920, B. B. Hampton Pro-
ductions, art director; 1922. .lack Pickford. "Garrison's
Finish." art director; 1923, Paramount Pictures, among
other productions, was art director of "Tom Sawyer."
"Fighting Caravans." "Lady and Gent," "Night of ,lune
13th." "King of the Jungle." Productions of year 19:'..'!
include "Hello Everybody." "The Eagle and the Hawk."
"Mama Loves Papa." "Torch Singer." "Too Much Har-
mony," "Three Cornered Moon." "Alice In Wonderland."
"Six of a Kind," "You're Telling Me," "Many Happy
Oco— Ode
Heturns," Paramount. In 1934-35 collaborated on art
direction of "Y'ou're Telling Me," "Double Door," "No-
torious Sophie Lang." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage
Patch." "Ruggles of Red Gap." "Love in Bloom." "The
Virginia .ludge," "Two Fisted," "Coronado," "Here
Comes Cookie," "Little America," Paramount, In 1936:
associate art director, "Too Many Parents," "The Sky
Parade," "Early to Bed." "My American Wife,"
"Straight from the .Shoulder." "The Arizona Raiders,"
"Hideaway Girl," I'aramount.
ODEMAR. FRITZ: Actor. In 1933: "M." Foremeo
Pictures; "Elne Tur geht aur," "Salon Dora Green,"
"Stern von Valencia," "Eln gewisser Herr Gran," "Ein
Unsichtbarer geht durch die Stadt," ".Schioss Im Suden,"
"Viktor und Viktoria." In 1934: "Der Doppelganger."
"Fraulein Frau." "Heute abend bel mir." "Ein Walzer
fur Dich." "Charleys Tante," "Furst Woronzeff," "Eng-
lische Heirat." "Peer Gynt." In 1935: "Der alte und
der .lunge Konig." "Der Gefangene des Konigs." "Lady
Uindermeres Fan." In 1936: "Der junge Graf,"
"Faniilie Schimek."
ODETS, CLIFFORD: Writer. In 1936: screen play
. "Tlie General Died at Dawn," Paramount.
O'DOHERTV, MIGNON: Actress, b. Brisbane. Queens-
land. Australia, .Tan. 30, 1890; e. Royal School. Bath and
Paris; m. Tom Nesbitt. Made her first stage appearance
in 191^ and has played in "General .lohn Regan." "Dam-
aged Goods." ".Secrets." "The Green Hat" and "The
Constant Nymph." In 1934 appeared in film version of
"Autumn Crocus." ATP. In 19:!5: "Dandy Dick." BIP.
In 1936: "Two's Company." "Music Hath Charms."
Plays: "Winter Sunshine," "Frolic Worlds" "Call It
a Day,". 'To Have and to Hold."
ODOM, H. TRACY: Motion picture editor. The High-
pointer, Wilmington, N. C. ; b. South Carolina. 1891;
p. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Odom; married. Motion picture
editor News and Observer, Raleigh, N. C. ; Winston-
Salem .Journal, Winston-Salem, N. C. ; Wilmington Dis-
patch, before consolidation with Star; publicity and
advertising business for various companies; former owner
of Jayo Advertising Agency, Win.ston -Salem. N. C. Has
been in publicity and advertising field since 14 years
of age.
O'DONNEL, SPEC: Actor, r. n. Walter ODonnell; b.
Fresno, Cal., April 9, 1911; h. 5 feet '/4 inch; red
hair and blue eyes: w. 125 pounds; p. Maude Trip and
John W. O'Donnell, non-professionals; e. in Fresno,
Cal.; holjbies include flying and b.Tseliall. Stage ex-
perience in the Fresno high school in "Wind Mills of
Holland" and "Hottentot" comedy; then with Writers
Club In "Nettle." He entered films in 1923 and ap-
peared in the following for Warner Bros.: "Main Street,"
"County Kid," "Little Johnny Jones" and "Darling of
New York"; then two and one-half years with Stern
Bros. Comedies; then with Mary Pickford in "Little
Annie Rooney" and "Sparrows"; in nine or ten conv-
edies for Max Davidson Uoach ; in "The Grand Parado'
for Pathe; in "Devil's Cargo," "Tomorrow's Love" a^ni
"Dressmaker from Paris." for Paramount: "Vampll «
Venus." for First National; "The Sophomore," for Pathi
and "Headlines," for Warner Bros.; in 1930: "Show Gil
in Hollywood." Firoi Nqtionat- "Rich Uncles." Path*
Checker Comedies, first series; "Tramc, Patiio-Folly
Comedies, second series; "Hold the Babies." Pathe-Raln-
bow Comedies: "Two Pius Fours." Patbe-Campus Com-
edies. In 1935: "Circumstantial Evidence." Chesterfield.
In 1936: "Freshman Love." Warner; "College Holiday,"
Paramount.
O'DONNELL. JACK: Writer, b. Norwalk. Ohio. April
17, 1888: e. Cleveland. Ohio, and Leiand Stanford, Jr..
rniversity. Palo Alto, Cal.; h. 5 feet IOV2 Inches; w.
168 pounds: gray hair, blue-gray eyes; hy. books. During
his term in college was correspondent of the San Francisco
Bulletin; worked for San Francisco Call and Examiner;
war correspondent for the Cincinnati Enquirer; contributor
to Saturday Evening Post, Collier's. Liberty and Cosmopoli-
tan. Wrote adaptation and continuity for "Leather Push-
ers" series of screen two-reelers; author of "The Sap
From Syracuse" (stage version), and "Broadway Bound."
In 1934: collaborated on screen play "The Silver Streak."
RKO. In 1935: collaborated on story and screen play.
"Racing Luck." Republic.
O'DONNELL. JOE: Writer, b. Brooklyn. N. T.. Jan.
4, 1895; e. Erasmus Hall hich school and Cornell U.
In 1933: collaborated on adaptation and continuity of
"Public Stenogranhcr." Showmen's. In 1935: screen play
"Trails of the Wild." "Ills Fighting Blood." Ambas-
sador; screen play "Rich Relations." Cameo; collaborated
on "Manhattan Butterfly." Maior Productions. In 193S:
screen play "Trail's End." Mitchell-Leichter Beaumont;
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Odo— Oka
Comedians. In 1936: Vlta-
screen play "Wildcat Trooper," Ambassador; "Border
Caballero," collaborated on screen play "Aces and
Eights"; film editor "Ghost Patrol/' Puritan.
0' DON NELL, JOHN E.: Theatre editor. Democrat.
Davenport, Iowa; b. Davenport, Iowa, July 26, 1902;
p. Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donnell; e. Bachelor of Arts,
St, Ambrose College; married. Eleven years as theatre
editor of the Democrat.
O'DONNELL, PEGGY: Actress. In 1936: Vitaphone
short product.
O'DONNELL, R. J.: Exhibitor, General Manager for
Karl Hoblitzelle in Interstate Circuit and Texas Consoli-
dated Theatres. Became associated with Publix in 1929
when RKO took over Interstate from Hoblitzelle. In 1930
made division manager of Saenger Theatres by Publix and
later made assistant to William Saal at Dallas. With the
decentralization of Publix, he became operating associate
of Hoblitzelle.
O'DONNELL & BLAIR:
phone short product.
O'DONOHUE, A. C: Sound Technician. In 1934:
".Tust Smith," GB. In 1935: "They Are Looking Up."
"Bulldog Jack." "Car of Dreams." "First a Girl,"
Gaumont-British. In 1936: "It's Love Again." "Every-
thing Is Thunder." GB. In 1937: "Head over Heels in
Love." GB.
O'DONOVAN. FRED: Actor. In 1936: "Ourselves
Alone." ABP.
O'DRISCOLL, MARTHA: Actress. b. March 4. 1922.
Tulsa, Okla. ; h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 115 pounds; blonde
hair and hazel eyes; p. non-professional. In 1935: "Col-
legiate." Paramount. In 1936: "Champagne Waltz," Para-
mount. Signed by Universal.
OELZE, CHARLES: Director, b. Brooklyn, N. T.,
1886; e. Norwegian Academy, Connecticut. Was with
Barnum and Bailey circus for two years, then on a cattle
ranch in Oregon, nine years In the U. S. Army. Began
screen career with Universal in 1911 as a technical man;
Hal Roach property man; assistant director on Will
Rogers comedies; technical man on "Our Gang" unit and
then assistant director; co-director with Anthony Mack
on the Gang comedies.
O'FARRELL. BRODERICK: Actor. Appeared In 1929
in "Behind Closed Doors." Columbia; "Handcuffed,"
Rayart. In 1935: "The World Accuses," "A Shot in the
Dark." Chesterfield; "Smart Girl," Paramount. In 1936:
"Easy Money." "It Couldn't Have Happened," Invincible.
O'FEARNA, ED: Assistant director. In 1934: "Mys-
tery Woman, '^ "Charlie Chan in London," "Judge Priest."
"Sleepers East." "Stand Up and Cheer," "The World
Moves On." Fox. In 1935: "The Informer," RKO. In
1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island," "Steamboat Round
the Bend." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Road to
Glory," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Nancy Steele is
Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
OFFERMAN, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
OFFERMAN. GEORGE. JR.: Actor. In 1934 appeared
in "The House of Rothschild." United Artists-20th
Century. In 1935: "Grand Old Girl." "Jalna." RKO.
In 1936: "Chatterbox," RKQ,; "Wedding Present," Para-
mount. In 1937: "Midnight Court." WB.
OFFNER, MORTIMER: Writer. In 1934: Additional
scenes "The Little Minister." RKO. In 1935: collabo-
rated on screen play^ "Alice Adams." RK0. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play. "Sylvia Scarlett," RKO;
collaborated on screen play "Three Kids and a Queen,"
IT. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Michael
Strogoff." "Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
O'FLAHERTY. LIAM: Author. Wrote "The Informer."
filmed in 1935 by RKO. In 1937: collaborated on screen
play "The Devil's Playground." Columbia.
O'FLYNN. DAMIAN: Actor. In 1937: "Marked
Woman." WB.
O'FLYNN. PADDY: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "The
Fighting Ranger." Columbia. In 1936: "The Milky
Way," Paramount.
Actor. In 1936: "Laughing Irish
O'GATTY. JIMMY:
Eyes," Republic.
OGILVIE, JACK: Film Editor. In 1934: "Beggars in
Ermine." "The Loud Speaker." "City Limits." Mono-
gram. In 1935: "The Mysterious Mr. Wong." "Women
Must Dress." "Great God Gold," "The Healer," "Make
a Million," Monogram; "Two Sinners," Republic. In
1936: "Kelly the Second." MGM; "Conflict," U. In
1937: 'When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
O'GRADY, TOM: Actor. Appeared In "Hardbolled"
(1929). Radio Pictures. In 1936: "Here Comes Trouble,"
20th Century-Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
O'HARA. GOEFFREY:
Almanac.)
O'HARA, FISKE:
Almanac.)
O'HARA: NEAL: Writer, b. outside of Boston; h.
5 feet 9 inches; black hair and gray eyes; w. 145
pounds; e. public schools of Boston, Harvard College (A.B.
degree) ; married, has two children. Gained his first news-
paper experience by doing reportorial work for Boston
papers. Early in his career began writing a humorous
column for the New York Evening World; is still
writing it and the Bell Syndicate distributes it. In 1926
decided to try his hand at title writing for silent
pictures. Went to Hollywood under contract to FBO
and remained close to a year. Prefers writing humor;
has written many articles for magazines.
SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
O'HARA.
Almanac.)
O'HEARN. TIMOTHY F.: Motion picture editor, the
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Lawrence. Mass.; b. Lawrence,
Mass.. September 9, 1892; p. Timothy F. and Margaret
(McCarthy) O'Hearn; e. graduate of Lawrence high
school; not married. With the exception of one year
spent in the U. S. Army during the world war. has been
on the news and editorial staffs of the Lawrence Eagle-
Tribune since being graduated from Lawrence high school
in 1909.
O'HEARN, WALTER: Managing and dramatic editor.
Montreal Daily Herald, Montreal, Quebec.
O'HERON, FRANK: b. Milton. Mass., June 16, 1893;
p. Jame< F. and Julia E. O'Heron; e. Milton high
school. Pennsylvania State College, Massachusetts Agri-
cultural College; m. Mary C. Maclean. Formerly account-
ant for Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., then went to
FBO in the same capacity in June, 1925. Became vice-
president of RKO Studios Inc. Resigned, 1935, In 1936
joined Pioneer as executive assistant to Merian C. Cooper.
O'HIGGINS, HARVEY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on "I Married a Doctor," WB.
OHKAWA. HEIHACHIRO: Actor, b. Japan, June 11
1904; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 131 lbs.; hy. sports, music and
dancing; e. Florida Univ., Paramount Actors School,
.lolned PCL. Pictures: "Jonin-Aishu." "Kyukon Saniushi."
OHTANI. TAKEJIRO: President. Shochiku Company,
b. Yamashina. Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, Dec. 13, 1877;
e. primary and private high schools; married. Had several
playhouses in Kyoto. In January, 1910, began in exhibi-
tion field, managing theatres such as Shinmoti-za,
Hongo-za, Aleiji-za, Kabuki-za, Azuma-za, Mikuni-za,
Taisumi-Gekijo and Azabu Minami-za. Established
Shochiku and Shinko Cinema Companies with rise of mo-
tion picture production in Japan. Also president of S-Y
Company (Shochiku Yoga Kogyo-sha). which controls
Shochiku circuit of houses playing foreign pictures.
OJERHOLM, JOHN: Production manager. In 1936:
"Soak the Rich," Paramount.
OKA, JOHJI: Actor. r. n. Katsuzo Nakamizo; b.
Kyobashi, Tokyo, Japan. May 27. 1904; h. 5 ft. 6%
in.; black hair and black eyes; c. Rikkyo University,
commercial department; married; hy. sports, paintings.
Was with publicity department. Columbia Gramophone
Company. Tokyo. Japan. With Nikkatsu Company. Films
include "Joriku Dalippo." "Chinchoge," "Chijo no Seiza."
"Fukyozu." "Taio Busshin." "Nichizo Getsuzo," "Byakui
no Kajin," etc. Joined Toho interest, January, 1937.
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OKADA, YOSHIKO: Actress. b. Shibuja, Tokyo.
Japan, April 1, l'J03; h. 5 feet; black hair and black
eyes; w. 95 pounds; e. Tokyo School of Fine Arts; mar-
ried; hy. dogs. Was with Butai Kyokai (Stage Show
Association). Joined Nikkatsu company. 19'25, after mak-
ing picture. "Dokuro no Mai." In 1929 founded Taishu
Eiga-sha. With Shoeliiku Cinema. 1932. Free-lancing
.since January. 1936. Films include "Machi no Tejinashi."
"Wasurena Gusa," "Taichi wa Hohoyemu," "Nichirin,"
"Tokyo no Onna," "Mata au Himade." "Sasurai no
Onna," "Nakinureta Haruno Onna," and others.
O'KANE, DON H.: Publisher, Humboldt Standard,
Kureka, Cal. ; b. Illinois, May 17. 1901; p. Mr. and Mrs.
[•;. K. O'Kane; e. Oregon TTniversity; div. ; has one
daughter.
O'KEEFE, ALLAN J.: Branch Manager, Universal
Pictures, Loa Angeles, Cal. b. Minneapolis, Minn., March
12, 1897; married; e. St. Thomas College, St. Paul,
Minn. ; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. Ball-
roading with Soo Line; salesman, Belden-Evans Shirt Co.,
Minneapolis; salesman. Western Theatre Equipment Co.,
1919-21; salesman, W. W. Hodklnson Corp., 1921; sales-
man, Robertson-Cole, 1922; salesman, Goldwyn Cosmo-
politan and Metro Goldwyn, 1923-24; salesman. Producer!
Distributing Corp., 1925; then branch manager. Pro-
ducers Distributing Corp.; Pathe Exchange, Inc., Salt
Lake City, Utah, 1926-30; branch manager, Pathe Ex-
change and RKO Pathe Distributing Corp., Los Angeles,
1930-31; branch manager. Universal, Portland, Ore., 1932-
33 ; branch manager. Universal, Los Angeles, since 1933.
O'KEEFE. JAMES: Manager, Twentieth Century-Fox
.Music Dept. b. St. Louis; p. J. M. OKeefe and Bertha
Schmidt; e. attended St. Louis University; m. Edna
Locke, formerly of the Zeigfeld Follies, and has one
child. Enlisted in the Navy at the outbreak of the war
and while in service wrote a musical comedy, "Leave It
to the Sailors." Member of the American Society of
Composers, Authors and Publishers. Joined Fox as busi-
ness manager of the music department in July, 1932.
O'KEEFE, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
OKEY, JACK: Art Director. In 1933: "Central Air-
port," "Lilly Turner," "Female," First National; "Pri-
vate Detective 62," "The Kennel Murder Case," "College
Coach." Warner. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934," "Wonder
Bar." "Fog Over Frisco." First National; "Heat Light-
ning." "Merry Wives of Reno," "The Merry Frinks,"
Warner. In 1935: "Bordertown," Warner.
OLAND, WARNER: Actor. b. Umea, Sweden, Oc-
tober 3, 1880; b. 5 feet, 11 inches; brown bair and eyes;
w. 18U pounds; p. JIaria Fosberg and Jonas James Oland,
Kon-professionals; e. Boston, Mass.. high school, received
Ills stage training at Dr. Curry's Dramatic school; m.
Kdith Shearn, professional; hy. golf, tennis and ranching.
T'venty years stage experience and has appeared in Ibsen's
'Love Comedy," "The Doll ilouse" and "The Father."
On screen in "The Jazz Singer." "Toiig War," "Love's
Dream," "The Scarlet Lady" and "The Wheel of Chance."
In 1929 in "The Faker," Columbia; "Dream of Love,"
.\IGM; "Chinatown Nights," "The Mighty. " "The Mys-
erious Dr. Fu Manchu," "The Studio Murder Case"; in
1930 in "Dangerous Paradise," "Paramount on Parade,"
'Ueturn of Dr. Fu Manchu," "The Vagabond King,"
Paramount; (1932), "Charlie Chan's Chance," "A Passport
to Hell," Fox. In 1933: "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case,"
As Husbands Go," Fox; "Before Dawn." Radio. In
19^4: "Mandalay," Warner; "Bulldog Drummond Strikes
Back." United Artists; "Charlie Chan's Courage," "Char-
lie Chan in London," Fox; "The Painted Veil," MG.M.
In 1935: "Charlie Chan in Paris," "Charlie Chan in
Egypt," Fox; "Werewolf of London," Universal; "Shang-
hai," Paramount; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," "Charlie
Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Charlie
Chan at the Circus." "Charlie Chan at the Race Track,"
"Charlie Chan at the Opera," 20th Century-Fox.
SIDNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
OLCOTT.
.Mmanac.)
OLDFIELD, BARNEY: Tlieatre Editor, Sunday Jour-
nal-Star, Lincoln, Neb. b.. Tecumseh. Neb., Dec. 18,
1909; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Oldfield; e. completed
hfgh school in 1928 and graduated from U. of Nebraska,
married Vada Kinman, May 6, 1935. Worked with circus
1927; entered college and started in Publix theatres (Lin-
coln) as an usher simultaneously September, 1928; worked
on Lincoln Star in sports starting 1929 and for 9
months; then moved to the Journal in the same de-
partment; became assistant market editor and picture
scribe December 1930; dropped market duties September,
1933 and has held theatre editor's job since.
Oka— Oli
OLDHAM, VERA: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
story "Chandue the Magician." Fox. Collaborated on
radio drama, "Return of Chandu," filmed in 1934 by
Principal.
OLDKNOW, OSCAR STEWART: Theatre Executive,
b. Atlanta, Ga., April 16, 1899; e. Georgia School of
Technology, being graduated in 1920 as a mechanical en-
gineer; married and has one son. First became associated
with the motion picture industry in 1920, forming South-
ern States Film Company, amalgamated in 1925 with
Saenger Theatre Circuit interests. Was interested In
Southern Theatre Equipment Company, which was sold to
Harley L. Clarke in 1926. Became vice-president of Na-
tional Theatre Supply Company, remaining in that position
until he was made executive vice-president of Fox "Theatres
Corporation. Became executive vice-president of Fox West
Coast Theatres, making his headquarters in Los Angeles.
Resigned, early 1933.
O'LEARY, J. J.: General Auditor, Comerford Theatres,
Inc. b. Butte, Mont., December 21, 1895; married and
has one son. Worked many years for Ana:onda Copper
Mining Co. Associated with Comerford Theatres. Inc..
since 1927.
O'LEARY, PATSY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac.)
OLENEV, P. A.: Actor. In 1937: "Prisoners."
Ainkino.
OLENICK, JEROME E.: Associate, Ted Loeff Agency,
b. April 26, 1902, New York City; e. DeWitt Clinton
high school and St. John's law school; p. Rae and Irving,
ftniiPcier. Began in financing business; then associated
with Broadway plays and booking. Entered motion picture
field in 1932, producing independent releases. 1934,
assistant to story editor at MGM. Resigned in 1936 to
write fiction. 1937, joined T. Loeff Publicity Agency as
an associate, handling company and personal press repre-
sentation.
Actress. In 1935: "The Crusades."
OLIVA. G1LDA:
Paramount.
OLIVA, DR. COMM. GUIDO: Director. S. A. Italiana
Stabilimenti Cinematografici C.l.N.B.S. b. Agnone,
Campobasso, Sept. 17, 1887; e. Doctor of Law; not mar-
ried. Was official of the Ministry of Treasure. Clerk
at the Banca Commerciale Italiana. Secretary of the
S. A. Stefano Pittaluga, then General Director. Director
of the Stabilimenti CINES. Member of the Exhibitors'
Association
OLIVE, CHARLES H.: General Manager, Princess Co.
b. Washington. Jan. 28, 1899; married; e. high school
and business college. Entered industry as usher in Harry
M. Crandall Circuit. Washington. D. C, in 1918. Worked
as apprentice operator for three years, then accepted
position as house manager of New Theatre (neighborhood)
in December. 1924; accepted interest and appointment
as general manager of the Northeast Amusement Co., Inc.
This company reorganized in January. 1934, and named
the Princess Company. During the time he has been
connected with the Princess Theatre he has been chairman
of the Independent Theatre Owners of the District of Co-
lumbia. General manager, E. Lawrence Phillips Amuse-
ment Enterprises, operating the Stanton and Academy Mo-
tion Picture Theatres. Washington. D. C. ; president of
Allied Theatre Owners of District of Columbia, Inc.. affili-
ated with Allied States; owner and operator. Queen Pin
Bowling Alleys. Washington; Manager. Washington office,
Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows, Inc. Member, Man-
agers' Round Table Club; member. Variety Club, Tent 11,
OLIVE. GEORGE S.: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
BARRIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
OLIVER
Almanac.)
OLIVER, BETTY:
Almanac.)
OLIVER, CHARLES: Actor, b. Cork, Ireland: h. 6 ft.;
w. 16 1 ; dark brown hair hazel eyes; married: hy. riding
shooting, car-racing: e. Trinity College. Dublin. Studied
engineering, then motor-racing and stage management,
followed by acting: in twelve years touring Canada,
U. S. A., and Africa as producer and player. Played in
five Radio-Stafford pictures in England, and two for
Paramount-British, also for B.I.P.. Capitol and London
Films. Latest picture. "Four Dark Hours" (New World).
OLIVER, DAVID: Actor, b. May 15, 1900. Newark:
h. 5 feet 8 inches; w. 187 pounds; blue eyes and auburn
hair; m. Lorna Wellman on Dec. 1, 1926. Before enter-
ing motion pictures as an actor he was a uewsr.eel camera-
man. In 1936: "Postal Inspector," "Flying Hostess."
"The Girl on the Front Page " Universal.
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OLIVER, EDNA MAY: Actress. r. n. Edna May
Nutter; b. Boston, Mass.; h. 5 feet. 7 inches; blue eyes
and brown hair; w. 138 pounds; hy. swimming, music.
Twenty years stage experience. Entered films with Ea-
mous Players Paramount, Astoria, L. I., 1923. Among
her pictures: "Ice Bound," "Let's Get Married," "l^uck
Devil," "Saturday Night Kid," "Half Sliot at Sunrise,"
"Get lilch," "Eorbidden Adventure," "Eanny Foley Her-
self," "Ladies of tlie .luiy, " (lllo2) "Hold 'Em Jail."
"Penguin Pool Murder," "The Conquerors," RKO Radio;
(1933) "Whoopee Cruise," "Hell Bent for Election."
KKO Badio; "It's Great to be Alive," Fox; "Strawberry
Roan," "Only Yesterday," Universal; "Meet the Baron,"
MOM; "Little Women, ' Radio; "Alice in Wonderland,"
Paramount. In 1934: "Tlie Poor Rich," Universal: 'Ihe
La.st Gentleman." United Artists-2uth Century; "Murder
on the Blackboard." RKO. In 193.j: ".Murder on n
Honeymoon," RKO; "David Coppertield." "No More
Ladies." "A Tale of Two Cities," MGM. In 193(i:
"Iturni-o and .luliet." MQil.
OLIVER, GORDON: Actor. In 1930: Appeared in
"IJraegurnian Courage." "Fugitive in the Sky." WB.
In iy;i7: "Once a Doctor," "White Bondage," WB.
OLIVER, GUY: Actor, b. Chicago, HL, 1875; h. 5
feet, 10'/4 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 162 pounds; e.
in Chicago. Has been in vaudeville. Began picture ca-
reer as stock actor with Lubin, being one of the first mo-
tion picture actors. With Paramount when they started
in their barn at Vine and Selma streets. Appeared In
"The Covered Wagon," "To the Last Man," "The Blind
Goddess," "The Vanishing Pioneer," "Old Ironsides,"
"Beggars of Life," "Hot News," and scores of othei
Paramount productions, including in 1929 "Avalanche,"
"Stairs of Sand," "The Studio Murder Case," "Sunset
Pass," "Three Week Ends," "Woman Trap," "Half Way
to Heaven," Paramount; In 1930 In "The Devil's Holi-
day," "Kibitzer," "The Light of Western Stars," "Only
the Brave," "The Benson Murder Case," "Love Among
the Millionaires," "The Virginian," Paramount.
OLIVER, HARRY: Art director, writer, director, b.
Hastings. Minn.. 1888: hy. writing: e. Art schools in
Europe and America. 27 years in show ami picture busi-
ness. Built sets in France. South Seas, Italy. Mexico and
Ireland. Van de Karap Windmills. Art director, writer
and director for following: Universal, 1910-14: Hal
Roach. 1914-16; Ince. 1916-20; Willat Productions. 1920-
21: Vldor and Cosmopolitan. 1921-23; Goldwyn. 1923-24;
Pickford-Fairbanks. 1924-26; Fox. 1926-30 and 1932;
Hughes Productions. 1930-31; Harold Lloyd. 1931-32;
Paramount and MGM, 1933. In 1933 with Hans Dreier
on "White Woman." "Tillie and Gus." Paramount. In
1934: "Viva Villa." MGM. In 1935: associated on art
direction of "Vanessa — Her Love Story." "Star of Mid-
night." RKO-Radio. In 1936: "Rainbow on the River,"
RKO-Radio. In 1937: associate art director "The Good
Earth." MGM.
OLIVER, JULIAN: Song writer. In 1937: collaborated
on songs "Swing High, Swing Low," Paramount.
OLIVER, SHIRLING: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
OLIVER, TED: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "We're
Not Dressing." Paramount. In 1936: "Klondike Annie,"
"Border Flight," Paramount; "Yellow Dust." RKO-
Radio.
OLIVER, TOM: Actor. In 1936: "The Return of
Sophie Lang." Paramount.
OLIVIER. LAURENCE: Actor, b. Dorking, England.
May 22, 1907. h. 5 feet 10 inches: brown hair and
eyes; m. .1111 Esmond. Stage experience London and New
York since 1925, and made film debut in Germany in
"The Temporary Widow," and subsequently in Holly-
wood and London. American talkers were "The Yellow
Ticket" (1931) Fox; "Westward Passage" (1932) RKO-
Radio: "Friends and Lovers" (1932) MGM: British
films are "Perfect Understanding" (1932) Gloria Swan-
son Prods.; "No Funny Business" (1933) John Stafford.
Then was in the New York stage play, "The Green Bay
Tree." In 1935: "Moscow Nights," Denham-UA. In
1936: "As You Like It." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Fire Over England," UA.
OLLIVETTE, NINA: Actress. Appeared In "Queen
High" (193U). Paramount. In 1937: Warner short
product.
OLMSTEAD, EDWIN: Writer, b. Norwich. N. Y.. July
22. 1895; e. Baker Himel School, Knoxville, Tenn. : has
one daugliter. Manager. W. L. Scott Lumber Company.
Minneapolis, Minn. Emergency Fleet Corporation. S-in
Pedro, Cal. Advertising manager. Doric Theatre. Kansas
City, Mo.; art director, Newman Theatre, Kansas City.
Mo. ; publicity and advertising manager. Famous Playei
Missouri Corporation, St. Louis, Mo. ; advertising and
publicity manager, McVickers Theatre, Chicago; Kivoli,
Kialto, Criterion and Paramount theatres. New York City
New York advertising representative. Southwest division,
I'ublix Theatres; director of advertising and publicity.
Paramount and United Artists theatres. Los Angeles,
Assistant publicity and advertising manager. Publix, New
York; exploitation manager, Columbia, New York. In
1935 collaborated on screen play "The Crime of Dr.
Crespi," Republic. In 1937: wrote story, "Woman in
IJislress," Columbia.
OLMSTEAD, GERTRUDE: (See 193G-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
OLMSTEAD, RAY D.: Operator and holder of Mono-
gram Pictures Corp. franchise in association with
Howard W. Stubbins for California, Arizona, Nevada,
Washington, Oregon and Hawaiian Islands. b. Los
.\ngeles, Oct. 21, 1896; p. Lorena and Daniel Olmstead;
e. Polytechnic High School, Los Angeles; has three
children. Usher, Tally's Broadway Theatre, Los Angeles.
1910-12; projectionist, 1912-15; shipper-booker. Universal
Films, 1915-16; salesman Vitagraph Company, 1916-17.
U. S. Navy, 1917-18. First National Pictures salesman,
1919-21; salesman. Educational, 1922; salesman. Fox,
1923-24; salesman. All Star Features Distributing, 1925-29.
.Manager, Martin Johnson African Expedition Corporation,
1929-30. Manager, Talking Picture Epics, 1930-32. Was
owner of Principal Pictures Exchange.
OLSEN, JOHN: Actor. b. Peru, Ind., November 6,
1892; e. grade and high school in Peru, then Northwestern
University at Evanston, 111.; m. non-professional. Stage
experience: fourteen years in vaudeville as headliner with
partner, "Chic" Johnson. Toured Australia two years.
Produced own show, "Monkey Business." On screen in
"Oh Sailor. Behave" (1930), Warner Bros., "Fifty Mil-
lion Frenchmen." Is part of team of Olsen and Johnson.
OLSEN, MORONI: Actor, b. Ogden. Utah; h. 6 ft.
4 in.; w. 200 lbs.; brown hair and blue eyes; e. at-
tended Univ. at Salt Lake City. Appeared on New York
stage in plays including Katharine Cornell's production
of "Romeo and Juliet." In 1935: on screen in "The
Three Musketeers," "Annie Oakley," "Seven Keys to
Baldpate." "We're Only Human," "The Farmer in the
Dell," KKO. In 1936: "Yellow Dust," "The Witness
Chair," "Two In Revolt." "M'Liss," "Mary of Scot-
land." "Grand Jury," "Mummy's Boys," RKO-Badio.
In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars," RKO-Radio.
OLSEN, NESLO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
OLSEN, OLE: Player. In 1936: "The Country Gentle-
ineii," Columbia.
OLSMITH, EDWARD S. : Branch Manager, Universal,
Dallas, Texas; b. Paris, Texas, December 22, 1888; p.
mother, Emma A.: e. grade high; U. S. Navy and U. S.
Naval Academy. Sporting goods, business with father.
U. S. Army, first lieutenant; overseas 18 months, com-
manding 248th aerial squadron. Salesman, Pathe; man-
ager. .\ssuc'iateJ Exhibitors, Oklahoma City. 1919-24;
Metro, salesman, Oklahoma City, 1924-25; branch manager,
P. D. C, Oklahoma City, 1925-26; branch manager,
Pathe-P. D. C, Oklahoma City, 1926-27; branch man-
ager, Pathe, Kansas City, Mo., 1927-30; branch manager,
TitTany. Kansas City. Mo., 1930-31; Dickinson theatre cir-
cuit, 1931-32, Kansas City, Mo. Branch manager. Uni-
versal. Dallas, since May 7, 1932.
OLSON, CHARLES: Theatre operator. Built Lyric
Theatre, Indianapolis, opening it in 1912 and remodeling
it twice. Prior to building the Lyric was light heavy-
weight wrestling star.
OLSON, CLARENCE K.: Branch manager, b. Ocono-
mowoc. Wis., Oct 12. 1894; p. Olaf and Emma Olson
e. high school and business college; married. Was cost
accountant. Worked for Mutual Film Corporation. Mil-
waukee. Wis., as shipper, booker and salesman: a year
with Fox Film Company in Chicago as salesman, and
during the past 17 years with First National-Warner
Bros., as salesman, manager. Past five years Omaha
branch manager.
OLYMPICS, SIX: Acrobats. In 1935: "Here Com'es
C^ookie." Paramount.
O'MALLEY, DAVID A.: Producer, b. Boston, Mass.,
February 11, 1887; e. Harvard Business School, Boston
University and graduate of Pace University; m. Pauline
Killen; hy. golf, baseball and fishing. Entered film busi-
ness In 1920 with P. A. Powers. Later, special repre-
sentative for F. B. O. Was assistant general manager
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for Equity Pictures; secretary and flnanclal manager for
C B C. and later Columbia Pictures, and then secretary.
Powers, Pictures, Inc. In 1933 produced "The Shepherd
of the Seven Hills," Faith Pltures.
O'MALLEY. PAT: Actor, r. n. Patrick H. OMalley.
Jr.; b. Forest City, Pa., September 3, 1892; h. 6 feet
11 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds;
p. Catherine Ueynolds and Patrick U. O'Malley, Sr., non-
professionals; e. Forest City, Pa.; m. Lillian Wilkes, pro-
tessional; liy his ihilclrcn. Screen appearances m Hie fol-
lowing productions; as Tommie Gllndon In "AUbl, for
United Artists, and as Manager McCarty In "The Man
1 Love," for Paramount; In 1930 In "The Fall Guy.
Radio Pictures; "Average Husband," Educational-Mack
Sennett Talking Pictures; Vltaphone No. 3781; The
People Versus"; In 1933: "I Love That Man, Paramount;
■Laughing at Life," Mascot; "The Whirlwind." Columbia;
"lllot Squad," Mayfair; "One Year Later," Allied;
"Sing Sinner, Sing." Majestic. In 1935: "Behind the
Kvidence " "Men of the Hour." Columbia; "Lady Tuhbs,
rniversal; "Wanderer of the Wasteland," Paramount.
In 193«: "Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount; "Beloved
Knciny," U.V. In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing," U.
O'MALLEY, REX: Actor. In 1936; "Camllle," MGM.
OMELIA. THEODORE T. (TED): Theatre editor,
Wyoming Eagle, Cheyenne, Wyoming: b. Rawlins,
Wyoming; p. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O'Melia; e. Rawlins
High School, and University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo.,
.\.B.; married. Ten years in newspaper business.
ONDRA, ANNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
O'NEAL, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
O'NEAL, ZELMA: Actress, b. Rock Falls., HL; h.
5 feet 2% Inches; auburn hair and blue eyes; w. 116
pounds; p. Grace Herlihy and James O'Neal; e. public
schools- of Chicago; m. Anthony Bushell, professional; hy.
solf and bridge. Stage experience in singint; and dancing
in small Chicago theatres. Booked over Orpheum with
■Harry Fields' Nine Japanese," in sister act with Bcrnice
O'Neil in Harry Carrol Revue. In educational comedies
in 1929; star of "Good News" and "Follow Thru." and
,^tage and screen. Paramount. Then returned to England
in 1932 with her husband. Appeared on West End stage
with Leslie Henson in "Nice Goings On." "S\ving Along,"
also "Jack O'Diamonds." Her first British pictures:
"The Freedom of the Seas," 1934, followed by "Give
.Me a Ring." "Mr. Cinders," "Here Goes Susie," "Joy
Ride." B.l.P.
O'NEIL, DENNIS: Actor; b. Belfast; h. 5 ft. 4 In.; w.
196 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes; married, two chil-
dren; hy. golf, rugby football; father a clergyman; e.
Wesley College and Trinity College, Dublin. Medical
student before becoming a concert singer, later variety and
stage. Wellknown British radio artist. Films include "No
Lady" (Gauraont) "Love Race" (HIP) "General John
Regan" (B & D) "Danny Boy" and "Barnacle Bill"
(Butcher) and "Variety" (Argyle).
O'NEIL, GEORGE: Writer. In 19.33 with Arthur
Rlchman wrote screen play, "Only Yesterday"; with Paul
Gangelin, "Beloved," Universal. In 1934 collaborated on
screen play of "Uncertain Lady." "The Man Wlio Re-
claimed His Head," TJ. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play. "Magnificent Obsession." "Sutter's Gold." ITni-
versal : "I'd Give Mv Life," Paramount; "Yellow Dust,"
RKO-Radio.
O'NEIL, NANCY: Actress, r. n. Nancy Smith; b.
Sydney, Australia, Aug. 25. 1911; h. 5 ft. 3 Ins.; w. 9t
oounds; brown hair and green eyes. After two years on
the stag! appeared in 1933 In "Jack Ahoy" (Gaumont
British); In 1934 in "Crazy People' (British Lion).
"Sometimes Good" (Grafton Films), "Secret of the Loch"
(Wyndham Films), "Something Always Happens" (War-
ner Bros.), "Brewster's Millions" (British and Domin-
ions), and In 1935 "The Butter and Egg Man" (Warner
Bros.K In 1936: "The Brown Wallet." "Twelve Good
.Men," "Educated Evans," "Head Office," all Warner.
O'NEIL, SALLY: Actress. r. n. Virginia Louise
Noonan; b. Bayonne, N. J., October 23, 1910; h. 5 feet,
2 inches; dark brown hair and dark blue eyes; w. 102
pounds; p. Hannah Peterson Kellay and F. F. Noonan.
mother, professional ; e. Notre Dame Convent, Trenton
Island. Had stage training; hy. dolls. Among her
films: "Broadway Scandals" (1929). Cnliimhia: "Girl nf
the Port" (1930). Radio Pictures; "Hold Everything"
(1930), Warner Bros. "Salvation Nell." In 1933:
"Ladles Must Love," Universal; "By Appointment Only,"
Chesterfield. In 1934: "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," .Mono-
gram.
O'Ma— O'Ne
O'NEILL, BARRY: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "Pass-
ing Shadows," Fox. Jn 1935: "The Phantom Light,"
Gainsborough.
O'NEILL, CHARLES B.: Western Advertising Manager,
Better Theatres; b. Summerfleld, O. ; graduated from the
Summerfleld liigh school in 1898; then four years of prepara-
tory and normal school, specializing in mathematics, ac-
countancy, English and commercial law; spent the next five
years as Instructor In high and commercial schools. Servea
three years as assistant branch manager with the Apperson
Automobile Company In Chicago. From 1910 to 1925
was treasurer and advertising manager of the automobile
magazine. Motor Age. Since 1925 he has been a member
of the (Juigley Publications staff.
O'NEILL, ELLA: Writer. In collaboration has been
writing originals, adaptations, and continuities of Uni-
versal serials for six years. In 1933, wrote story and
continuity, "Rustler's Roundup," and serials, "Gordon of
Ghost City," and In 1934, "Pirate Treasure," all Uni-
versal. In 1935: collaborated on screen play "The Ad-
ventures of Frank Merriwell," Universal. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen story and screen play "The Phantom
Rider," "Flash Gordon," U.
O'NEILL, G. R.: Public Relations Representative. Brpl.
h. Paris, Ky. e, Paris High School, Paris, Ky. ; Chestnut
Hill Academy. Philadelphia, and Columbia University.
Previously director, foreign publicity. Producers Distribut-
ing Corp; director, advertising and publicity. Producers
International Corp., Pathe International and Pathe Ex-
change, and in distribution department of Erpi. Secre-
tary to Associated Motion Picture Advertisers and Trustee
for Kentuckians of New Y^ork.
O'NEILL, HENRY: Actor, b. Orange. N. J.. Aug. 10
1891; h. 5 feet. 10 Inches; gray-broun hair and etSj
eyes; w. 165 pounds; e. college; has one daughter. Joined
stock company In Orange after college. Originated roles
in "The Hairy Ape." "The Fountain," "The Great God
Brown" and "John Ferguson" and appeared In "Shooting
Star," "Conquest," "I Loved You Wednesday," "Wonder
Boy." "Old Man Murphy," "The Last Mile." "Seventh
Heaven," "Jarnegan" and "The Squall," among other
plays. Also appeared with the Celtic Players. Played In
Vltaphone No. 1003. "Strong Arm." On the screen for
Warner-First National. In 1933 in "I Loved a Woman,"
"The World Changes," "The Kennel Murder Case,"
"Ever In My Heart," "Footlight Parade." "The House
on 56th Street," "Wonder Bar," "Bedside," "Midnight
AUbl," "The Key." "Madame Du Barry," "From Head-
quarters," "Lady Killer," In 1934: "The Big Shake-
down," "Massacre." "Fashions of 1934," "Journal of
a Crime," "I've Got Tour Number," "Fog Over Frisco,"
"Upperworld," "Side Streets," "Personality Kid." "The
Man With Two Faces," "Big Hearted Herbert," "Gentle-
men Are Born," "Flirtation Walk," "Sweet Music,"
"The Secret Bride," "Black Fury" and "Living on
Velvet." all Warner. "Now I'll Tell," Fox; "Midnight."
Universal. In 1935 in "Sweet Music," Warner; "While
the Patient Slept," First National; "Great Hotel Mur-
der," Fox; "Murder in the Clouds," "Bordertown." "The
Florentine Dagger," "Oil for the Lamps of China,"
"Stranded," "We're in the Money," "Dr. Socrates,"
"Special Agent," "Dinky," Warner; "Living on Velvet,"
"Black Fury," "Bright Lights," "The Case of the
Lucky Legs," FN: "Alias Mary Dow," Universal. In
1936: "The Story of Louis Pasteur." "Road Gang," "The
Golden Arrow," "Bullets or Ballots," "The White
Angel." FN: "Freshman Love," "The Walking Dead,"
"Boulder Dam," "The Big Noise," "Two Against the
World." "Draegerman Courage," "The Great O'Malley,"
WB; "Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio. In 1937:
"Green Liglit." "!Marked Woman." WB.
O'NEILL, JIM "TIP"
Almanac. )
O'NEILL. MARIE: Actress. In 19.35: "Peg of Old
Prurv." "('nine Out of the Pantry." B & D-UA. In
in:;6:. "Ourselves Alone," ABP.
O'NEILL, MAURICE G.: Director. In 1936: "Welling-
ton Pike Goes W.est," O'Neill,
O'NEILL, NANCE: Actress, r.n. Gertrude Lamson. b
Oakland, Cal., 1874; e. Snell's Academy. Stage experience.
Appeared in 1929 in "His Glorious Night." "The High
Road," MGM; and In 1930 In "Tho Lady of Scandal,"
"The Singer of Seville." MGM; "Ladies of Leisure"
Columbia Production; "Eyes of the World," United Ar-
tists; "Call of the Flesh," MGM; "Cimarron," and "The
Queen's Husband," Radio; "Their Mad Moment," Fox;
"A Woman of Experience," RKO Pathe; "The Transgres-
sion" and "Secret Service," Radio; "Resurrection," Uni-
versal.
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ONGLEY, BYRON: Author. Co-author of play,
"Brewster's Millions," filmed In 1935 by British and
Dominions.
ONIE. WILLIAM: Exchange manager Bepublie. Joineil
Monogram In similar post. b. Boston Mass. April 13.
1894; e. public schools; married. In several theatres as
usher, doorman, assistant operator in booth. Started with
Kleine Edison as shipper, and promoted to booker. Boolter
for Pox. and promoted to salesman; salesman for Standard
Film Co., Cleveland. Manager, Cincinnati, 17 years.
OPHUELS, MAX: Director. In 1936: "Liebelei,"
General Foreign Sales.
OPPENHEIM, E. PHILLIPS: Writer. In 1936: "The
Amazing Quest," UA.
OPPENHEIMER, GEORGE: Writer. In 1933 collab-
orated on additional dialogue and material, "Roman Scan-
dals," United Artists. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play. "Rendezvous," "No More Ladies," MGM. In
1936: collaborated on screen story "We Went to Col-
lege," "Libeled Lady," MGM.
In 1936: "Pension
■Radio Parade
OPTAL, BERNARD: Actor.
Mimosas." Franco American.
ORDE, BERYL: Actress. In 1935:
of 1935," British International Pictures.
ORDYNSKI, RICHARD: President, Supreme Council
)f the Film Industry, Poland, b. Makow. Poland, Oct. 5,
1878; e. Univ. of Cracow. Was professor of classic college
In Cracow, stage director in Germany, Poland and U. S.,
also stage director of Metropolitan Opera House, N. Y.
Started in 1917 with Fox, as actor and director; 1922-23,
Famous Players-Lasky ; since 1926 directing motion pic-
tures in Poland.
O'REGAN. KATHLEEN: Actress, b. Ireland. Kov 11,
1903; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; brown hair, blue eyes: m. Lieu-
tenant Colonel Plimpton. Stage: "Playboy of the West-
ern World," and others. On screen In "The Shadow Be-
tween," and "Fires of Fate," (1932) for B. I. P. gtudios
at Elstree, England, Powers Pictures, American distributor.
".luno and the Paycock." British International Pictures.
O'REILLY, CHARLES: President, Theatre Owners
Chamber of Commerce, New Tork. Previously president
of MPTO of New York. Was secretary to former Mayor
McCIellan of New York.
ORIGINAL ARIZONA WRANGLERS, THE: In 1935:
"Stormy," Universal.
ORLAMOND, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
ORLANDO, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ORLEBECK. LESTER: Editor. In 1935: "The Sing-
ing Vagabond." Republic. In 1936: "The Lonely Trail,"
"The Bold Caballero," Republic.
ORLOVA. LUBOV: Actress. In 1935: "Moscow Laughs,"
Kinooomhinat.
ORMISTON. MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ORMISTON, THOMAS: Died January. 1937. (See
1936-;)7 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ORMONDE, LOUIS: Film casting agent, r. n. Frank
H. Hodgson, b. Leeds. England, April 12, 1900: e. Leeds
Grammar School. Toured as variety artist in Europe,
Russia and Near East. Specialist in material and back-
ground for circus films. Sole agent for Hammer Produc-
Mons. Ltd.. Xxjndon.
ORNITZ, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1937: MGM short
product.
ORNITZ, SAM: Writer. In 1930: adapted "The Rich-
est Man in the World." "Sins of the Children." MGM.
In 1932: collaborated on screen play. "Men of America";
collaborated on screen play and story "Secrets of the
French Police." "Hell's Highway," RKO-Radio. In
1933: collaborated on screen play "One Man's Journey,"
RKO-Radio. In 1934: collaborated on "Imitation of
Life," "The Man Wlio Reclaimed His Head," "One
Exciting Adventure." Universal. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play "Three Kids and a Queen," Universal;
collaborated on "Mark of the Vampire," MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on "Follow Your Heart," Republic; "Fatal
Lady." Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on story "A
Doctor's Diary," Paramount; wrote screen play "Two
Wise Maids," Republic.
ORNSTEIN, WILLIAM: b. January 3, 1904; e. public
and high schools, New York City, and Columbia Uni-
versity. Joined Metro in 1920, working In various depart-
ments including publicity for seven years; then assistant
editor of Reeland Reviews; later New York representative,
Barrist-Goldwyn Publications; then with Film Daily. Fol-
lowed with freelance publicity, then Joined editorial staff
of Motion Picture Daily, 1931.
O'ROURKE, J. A.: Actor. In 1933: "The Blarney
Stone," B&D. Later, "Pot Luck," Gainsborough; "Kath-
leen Mavourneen," Argyle Productions. On stage,
"Parnell."
ORR, CLIFFORD: Author. Novel filmed in 1935 as
"A Shot in the Dark," Chesterfield.
ORR, GERTRUDE: Writer. In 1931: collaborated on
story and screen play "Mad Parade," Paramount. In
1932: screen play "Silver Lining." United Artists. In
1934: screen play "Little Men," Goldsmith-Mascot. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "The Harvester,"
"Doughnuts and Society," "The Alandarin Mystery."
"The Country Gentlsmen," Republic.
ORR, THOS. E.: Amusement Enterprises. Inc., Albert-
ville, Ala.; b. Fayetteville. Ga., May 28. 1882; married;
p. Matthew and Ella Orr: e. Cumberland University, Le-
banc-n, Tenn.. U. of Alabama. Tuscaloosa. Ala. Twenty-
six years and still is in the general practice of law.
President and manager of Amusement Enterprises. Inc.. for
fifteen years. President, DeKalb Amusement Co.. Inc..
operating two theatres at Fort Payne, Ala., and one
theatre at Tallapoosa. Ga. Operating five theatres at
Albertville, Gunterville. Boaz, Attalia and Fort Payne.
Ala.
ORR. WILLIAM ANDERSON: Assistant to vice-presi-
dent, Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer, since 1923. b. Wingham, On-
tario, Can., February 4. 1883; married; e. Evanston, 111.
Newspaper work on South Bend Times. Chicago Chronicle.
N. Y. Tribune. City editor, N. Y. Tribune. 1913-14.
Secretary to governor. State of New York, 1915-18.
Superintendent of State Prisons, New York, 1918-19.
ORRY-KELLY: In 1933: Gowns, "Picture Snatcher,"
"Central Airport," "Voltaire," "Captured," "Private De-
tective 62," "The Narrow Corner," "Lady Killer," with
Earl Luick, "The House on 56th Street," Warner;
"Female," "Dark Hazard," "Convention City," First
National. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934," "Wonder Bar."
"The Circus Clown," "Midnight Alibi." "The Personality
Kid," First National; "Easy to Love." "Hi. Nellie." "As
the Earth Turns," "Harold Teen," "Merry Wives of
Reno." "Smarty." "Dr. Monica," "The Key," "Here
Comes the Navy," "The Merry Frlnks," Warner. In
1935: "Murder in the Clouds," "Broadway Gondolier."
"Page Miss Glory." "I Found Stella Parish," "Frisco
Kid," "Stars Over Broadway," "Dangerous." "Miss
Pacific Fleet." Warner; "Living on Velvet." "G Men,"
"In Caliente." "Bright Lights," "Shipmates Forever."
"Broadway Hostess." "The Payoff," FN. In 1936:
"The Widow from Monte Carlo." "Colleen." "Fre-shman
Love." "The Singing Kid," "Snowed Under." "Times
Square Playboy." "Murder By an Aristocrat." "I Mar-
ried a Doctor," "The Law In Her Hands," "Jail Break,"
"Hearts Divided," "Give Me Your Heart," "China
Clipper," "The White Angel." "Stage Struck," "Polo
Joe." "Golddiggers of 1937," WB. In 1937: "Green
Light." "Marked Woman." "The King and the Chorus
Girl," "Call It a Day," WB.
In 1935: story idea.
ORSATTI, FRANK: Writer.
"The Irish in Us," FN.
ORTEGA, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
"Randy Rides Alone." Monogram. In 1936: "King of
the Royal Mounted," 20th Century-Fox; "Ghost Patrol."
Puritan.
ORTEGA, FRANK G.: Pen name, Jorge Hermlda. Edi-
tor. Cine-Mundial. New York City; b. Havana, Cuba,
1889.
ORTH, FRANK: Actor. Vltaphone No. 2710, "Meet
the Wife"; No. 4287, "The Salesman"; No. 4286, "The
Victim." In 1935: "Unwelcome Stranger," Columbia.
In 1936: "Hot Money," "Polo Joe." WB.
ORTH, MARION: Writer, b. Chicago: e. Knickerbocker
Hall. Indianapolis, Ind., and St. Helen's Hall. Portland,
Ore.; h. 5 feet. 5 Inches; w. 115 pounds; brown hair,
blue eyes Sold her first story In 1918 to Lois Weber for
a picture which took her to Los Angeles; began writing
for the screen; has been connected with Universal, First
National. Famous Players and DeMllle; went to Fox to
do script for "Come to My House"; later did scripts for
"Sharp Shooters," "Street Angel," "Hangman's House,"
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"The One Woman Idea," "City Girl," "Mother Knows
Best," "Not Quite Decent" and "Conquistador"; assisted
Berthold Vlertel In preparing script for "Four DeTlls" ;
wrote "Crazy That Way" and "Living for Love" for
Fox. In 1930: collaborated adantation "The Golden
Calf"; collaborated story "Three Sisters"; screen play
"Cameo Kirby," Fox. In 1932: story "Beauty Pjirlor,"
Chesterfield. In 1933 collaborated on screen play, "Charlie
Chan's Greatest Case." Fox. In 1934: screen play "A
Successful Failure." Monogram. In 1935: adapted "Sing
Sing Nights." Monogram; collaborated on screen play.
"Welcome Home." Fox.
ORTHMANN, HELMUTH: Writer. In 1937: col
laborated on story "Slalom," George Kraska.
ORTON. JOHN: Writer. In 1934 wrote screen play of
".lust Smith"; collaborated on screen play of "The
Woman in Command." GB: collaborated on story, ".Tack
.\hoy." GB. In 193.5: collaborated on screen play. "Bull-
liog Jack." adaptation. "Brosvn on Resolution," GB. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "Everything Is Thunder."
GB; adaptation and scenario "The Flying Doctor," 20th
Century-Fox.
ORTON. JOSEPHINE LEE (MRS. WILLIAM CLIF-
FORD): Chairman on Jlotion Pictures. Richmond County
Chapter. Daughters of American Revolution; editor Staten
Island Motion Picture Guide, S. I. Better Films Coun-
cil; b. New York City, Jan. 23, 1887; e. private schools:
married. Chairman of social service committee. Staten
Island Women's Club. District chairman of Richmond
for state and city In Federation of Women's Clubs. Vice-
nresldent, Staten Island Better Films Council; chairman
of motion pictures. Staten Island Women's Club.
OSBORNE. ARCHIBALD WRIGHT: General Manager
British Lion Film Corp., Ltd., British Lion Studios
iteaconSeld, Bucks, England; b. London, England, Septem-
ber 2, 1882; married; e. Haberdashers Company School
London. Accountant, secretary and manager to limited
liability companies. Director and secretary. George Clark
Pictures. Ltd., 1922-27. Studio manager, British Lion
Studios, Beaconsfield starting in 1927. Now general
manager.
OSBORNE, "BUD": Actor, b. Knox County, Texas
luly 20, 1888; e. public school. Was rancher In Knos
County and Chlckasha, Indian Territory. Joined 101 Ranch
Wild West Shows, becoming assistant arena director. He
remained for five years. With Buffalo Bill show for more
than a year. In 1915 joined Thomas H. Ince Company,
next Nestor Company. Appeared in the first five-reel
western starring J. Warren Kerrigan. Pictures Include:
"Don Desperado," "Two-Gun of Tumbleweed," "Bordei
I5Iackbirds," "The Bronc Stomper." Pathe; "Sky High
Saunders," "A One Man Chance," "Bad Man's Money,"
J. Charles Davis; "Days of Daring," "The Smiling Ter-
ror," "The Lariat Kid" (1929), Universal; "The Laws of
(he Mounted," "On the Divide." "The Last Round-Up."
"West of Santa Fe," "The Invaders." Syndicate; "Half
Pint Polly" (1930), Pathe, Rodeo Comedies. In 1933:
"The Diamond Trail." Monogram. In 1935: "The Crim-
son Trail," Universal. In 1936; "Treachery Rides the
Range." "Song of the Saddle." WB; "Heroes of the
Range." Columbia; "Headin' for the Rio Grande," GN.
OSBORNE, VIVIENNE: Actress, b. Des Moines, Iowa.
1900; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 112 pounds; brown hair,
hrown eyes; p. non -professional. Stage experience In "Thj
Light," "New Toys." "Houses of Sand" and others. On
screen played In Vltaphone No. 1072-73, "The Nightin-
gale"; (1931), "Husband's Holiday," Paramount; (1933)
"Second Fiddle," "Sailor Be Good." RKO Radio; "False
Fronts," "Phantom Broadcast," Monogram; "Supernatural."
Paramount: "Tomorrow at Seven," RKO; "The Devil's In
l.ove." Fox. In 1935: "No :More Ladies." MGM. In
1936: "Let's Sing Again." RKO-Radio; "Follow Tour
Heart," Republic; "Wives Never Know." "Champagne
Waltz." Paramount; "Sinner Take All," MGM.
OSCAR, HENRY: Actor. In 1935: "Transatlantic
Tunnel." GB. In 1936: "Love In Exile," General;
"Doomed Cargo." "The Man Who Knew Too Much,"
"Seven Sinners." "Me and Marlboro." GB; "Case of
Gabriel Perry." British Lion; "Spy of Napoleon." Twick-
enham. In 1937: "Fire Over England/' "Dark Journey,"
I'A; "Sensation," Wardour Films.
OSCAR, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
O'SHAUGHNESSY, CHARLES: (S.ee 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac. )
O'SHEA, DANIEL T. : Assistant to the President, Selz-
nick International Pictures. Inc. b. New York City, March
25, 1904; e. A.B., Holy Cross College, 1925; LL.B., Har-
vard Law School; married. With RKO 1930 36. Joined
Selznick International Pictures.
O'SHEA, DANNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
O'SHEA, EDWARD K.: Branch Manager, b. Buffalo.
Aug. 19. 1896; e. grammar school. Holy Angels and Cen-
tral high school. Has two sons and a daughter. Worked
for the late Mike Shea at Court Street theatre, vaude-
ville house, for four years and resigned to enter the army.
Returned to Buffalo on MGM sales roster. May 10, 1919.
On April 27. 1925. he was named branch manager at
Albany and Buffalo manager on April 19, 1926.
OSMAN, MARTIN: Actor. In 1935: "Sangen Till
Heine." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
OSSERMAN. J. C: Branch manager; b. Portland.
Conn.. Nov. 10, 1893; e. high school. Cleveland. Ohio;
married. Was salesman. Central Brass Company. Cleve-
land. Ohio. Was salesman. Pathe. Detroit. Cleveland,
1917-1919. Salesman. I^niversal. Cleveland, 1920. Became
exhibitor. Duchess Theatre. Warren, Ohio, 1921-1922. Wa>
branch manager. Universal, Washington. 1922-1926. anc
Wichita. Des Moines and Cleveland until 1930. Branch
manager. Columbia. St. Louis and Milwaukee, 1930-1931:
salesman RKO, Chicago. 1932. Now branch manager.
RKO. Chicago.
OSSO. ADOLPHE: Distributor in France and North
Africa of Columbia Pictures with the new company
"Colodis." Then founded his own firm. Films Osso, and
produced 45 films in two years.
OSTERMAN. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
OSTERMAN. LYNNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanar. )
OSTERWIND. THEO.: Alember of the board of Terra
Film A. G. Berlin; b. Dusseldorf. Germany. Feb. 23.
1898; p. Peter and Elisabeth Bruckmann Osterwind: e.
public school. Essen. Germany; married. Entered film
business in 1920. Since January 15. 1921. with Film-
house Bruckmann and Company A. G.. Berlin: 1923 as
treasurer: 1927 as member of the board; October. 1930.
member of board of Terra Film A. G., Berlin.
OSTRER, DAVID: General manager, foreign sales,
Gaumont British Picture Corporation; b. London, England.
September 10. 1886; e. London T'niversity; studied
law and spent several years touring Europe studying con-
ditions; after a period In a German studio took charge of
G.ii-mont's overseas sales and now also manages British
United Film Producers, company supplying British Alms
to British Empire.
OSTRER. ISIDORE: Chairman of Gaumont-Britlsh Pic-
ture Corporation. Ltd. Formerly a member of the London
i^tock Exchange and a merchant banker, became interested
in motion pictures some years aeo and was actually be-
hind formation of Ganmnnt-British Corporation, by merg-
insr the various production, distribution, exhibition and
equlnment interests which It now controls, and was prl-
marilv responsible for reconstruction of the old Gaumont
studios at Shepherds Bush, London.
OSTRER, MARK: Managing Director of Gaumont-Britlsh
Picture Corporation. Ltd. Brother of Isidore Ostrer. Be-
cime financially interested in motion pictures some years
ago. and had large share in establishment of Gaumont-
Britlsh Corporation. Is also chairman of various associated
companies and member of the boards of others^
OSTRFR. MMJRICE: Assistant Manaeinsr Directo'-.
O-Himnnf -British Picture Corn.. Ltd Brother nf Isidore
■,'\\<\ Mark Ostrer bpf-ame interested in iiictures with them.
In cliarge nf Gauniont-Tiritish and Gainsborough produc-
li'ins and also actively associated with Its affiliated com-
[lanics. being a member of the boards of several of them.
OSTROY. DMITRI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture .\1-
manac.)
OSTROW. LOU: Production Executive, b. Cincinnati.
Ohio. Has been engaged In production In Hollywood for
manv years. Re-ilgned as executive producer at Monogram
studios In Hollywood early in 1934. to join Universal as
an associate producer. In 1935: associate producer:
"Lady Tubbs," Universal.
O'SULLIVAN, JOSEPH: Commentator on musical as-
pects of motion pictures, b. Louisville. Ky. Studied music
there, counterpoint, theory, orchestration, and In Chicago,
111. and Berlin, Germany. Then In opera; stage director,
Boston English Opera and Chicago English Opera com-
panies. Joined Mutual Film Corporation as director of
.\fu3lc Service. 1917. Subsequently with Robertson-Cole
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In same capacity. Composed several numbers with musical
settings for Alms In mind. Resigned from Robertson-Cole
to become General Musical Director In charge of presen-
tations for Granat Circuit. Mexico City, 1920-21. General
Manager of Montreal Grand Opera Company, 1923. Joined
\V. W. Hodkinson and subsequently with Pathe, and pro-
duced "The Year" and "Austria," musical subjects. Re-
signed from Pathc in 1931 to specialize In writing and
composition.
O'SULLIVAN, LAWRENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
O'SULLIVAN, MAUREEN: Actress. b. Boyle, Ire-
land, May 17, 1911; h. 5 feet, 6 Inches; dark brown halt
and blue eyes; w. 116 pounds: e. Dublin and London con-
vents and finishing school in Paris; hy. tennis, horseback
riding. In pictures for five years and lias appeared in
Big Shot" (1931), Radio; "Thirty Days," Patrician;
"Tarzan, the Ape Man," MGM; (1932) "Skyscraper
Souls," MGM; "Slightly Married," Chesterfield; "The
Silver Lining," Patrician; "Payment Deferred," MGM-
"OKay Amerlcal" Universal; (1933) "Robbers Roost,"
Fox; "Tarzan and His Mate," MGM; "Cohens and
Kellyg In Trouble," Universal; "Tugboat Annie," "Stage
Mother," MGM. In 1934: "Hide-Out." "The Barretts of
WImpole Street," "The Thin Man," MGM In 193.5-
"David Copperfleld." "West Point of the Air," "The
Flame Within," "Anna Karenina," "Woman Wanted,"
"The Bishop Misbehaves," MGM; "Cardinal Richelieu "
United Artists-20th Century. In 1936: "The Voice of
Bugle Ann," "The Devil Doll." "Tarzan Escapes," MGM
In 1937: "The Emperor's Candlesticks." "A Day at the
Races," MGM.
OSWALD, RICHARD: Actor. In 1933 directed "Vlc-
loi-ia and Her Hussar," Kinemntratle. In 1936: directed
■■Eiii Lied Gcht Um Die Welt," Casino.
OTERO, ADRINA:
inodiiot.
Actress. In 1937: Warner sliort
OTHO, HENRY: Actor. In 1935: "Red Salute," UA-
eliance. In 1936: "Treachery Rides the Range,"
Murder By An Aristocrat," WB,
O'TOOLE, M. J.: Associated with Comerford Theatres
Inc.. with offices at 1600 Broadway. New York City, an.i
Mate Iheatre Building, Scranton. Pa. Married and has
four children, two sons at-d l<vo daughters. One son Is a
mechanical and electrical engineer, the other a practicing
physician at Kingston, Pa. One daughter is secretary to
President Ed. Kuykendall of the Motion Picture Theatre
Owners of America and the other attends school at Mary-
wood College. Scranton. Apprenticed to machinist trade,
and as journeyman machinist worked for the Lackawanna
Railroad Company and American Locomotive Company.
Entered the newspaper business and was editor of daily
papers in Scranton. Wiikes-Barre and other cities In Penn-
sylvania for 24 years. Handled legislative vvcrk and sno-
ciaiized in political writing. Became Identified with the
Comerford organization in 1920 and was elected president
of the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America In 1924.
Has since served several terms as secretary and busine-^t
manajrer of that organization. Wai cliair.'nan of the
national legislative committee and handled considerable
work of exhibitors In that relation at Washington and at
state can'tols.
O'TOOLE, TIMOTHY F.: Exchange Manager, b. Port-
land, Me., .luly 23, 1889; e. public schools; married, has
four children: graduated from grammar school at 13 and
worked in sausage factory. Seven years In film department
of Boston North Station of American Express. Booker
with Mutual Films two years; Paramount salesman three
years; Federated Films salesman one year; Independent
Films salesman and manager nine years. Taken over by
Columbia eight years ago and became Columbia Boston
manager.
OTTERSON, JACK: Supervising art director; b. Pitts-
burgh, I'oniisylvania; e. Hotchkiss Preparatory School,
Art Students League, New York; Yale School of Pino
Arts, B.F.A.; Paris Beaux Arts School. Awarded the .John
Weir scholarship, Yale, 1927-28; won honorable mention
In award of Alvord Scholarship, 1928-29. Special honor-
able mention, Prix de Rome, 1928-29: honorable mention
in award of William Winchester Fellowship. 1929-30.
Assisted on decorative designs on the Empire State Build-
ing. New York City; decorative designs in New York
Architectural League Catalogue, 1929. In 1932 started as
sketch artist, then assistant art director to art director
to supervising art director. Art director of "Carolina,"
"Now I'll Tell," "Marie Galante," "One More Spring,"
"Hell In the Heavens." "Under Pressure," "Doubting
Thomas," "Darling Y'oung Man," "Spring Tonic,"
"Orchids to You," "Dressed to Thrill," "Curly Top,"
"Welcome Home," Fox; "Thanks a Million," "Show
Them No Mercy," "Bad Boy," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "The Luckiest Girl in the World," "Yellowstone,"
"The Girl on the Front Page," collaborated on "The
Magnificent Brute," "Flying Hostess," "Love Letters of
a Star," U, In 1937: associate art director "Three Smart
Girls." "Night Key." ".Stones Cry Out," "Oh, Doctorl"
"Wings Over Honolulu," Universal.
OTTERSON, JOHN EDWARD: b. Allegheny, Pa.,
March 29, 1881; graduate of United States Naval Academy.
1904; master of science. Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, 1909. In United States Navy from 1900 to 1915,
retiring as naval constructor, rank of lieutenant; general
manufacturing superintendent, vice-president, president and
director of Winchester Repeating Arms Company, 1915-
1924; president and director the Winchester company,
president and director of Simmons Hardware Company,
president and director of Winchester Simmons Company.
1922-1924; assistant general superintendent of International
Western Electric Company. 1924; general commercial engi-
neer, general commercial manager of Western Electric Com-
pany. 1924-1926; general manager, vice-president and direc-
tor of Electrical Research Products, Inc., 1927; and 1928
to June. 1935, president and director of Electrical Research
Products, Inc., and held the same offices in Western Electric
Company of Argentina^ Brazil, Cuba, Mexico. Chile, the
Near East. President and director also of: Western Electric
Company of Asia, Western Electric Company of Roupiania,
Western Electric Company of (Orient) Ltd., and Alpine
Western Electric Company; director. Western Electric Com-
pany, Ltd., London, England; Exhibitors' Reliance Corpora-
tion, New York, to June, 1935. June, 1935, president and
director, also of Paramount Productions, Inc., and Para-
mount pictures Dlst. Co. Inc.. American Arbitration Asso-
ciation, New York; New Haven Hospital. New Haven,
Conn., and New Haven Chamber of Commerce; member.
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Ameri-
can Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York Electrical
Society. Also a member of U. S. Naval Institute. Navy
Athletic League, Massachusetts Institute of Technolog.v
Alumni Association, New Haven Colony Historical Society
New Haven Chamber of Commerce; Naval Historical
Foundation, The Seeing Eye. Morrlstown, N. J. Clubs:
(3ueen's Club. London (England). University Club, New
Y'ork ; Army and Navy. Washington, D. C.; Embassy,
New Yoik; New Haven Country C^lub. New Haven Lawn
Club Association, Automobile Club of New Haven. Racing
C^lub, Paris, France: Recess Club. The Court House,
New Y'nrk; Hollywood Athletic Club. Hollywood, Cal.
OTTIANO, RAFAELA: Actress. b. Venice, Italy,
March 4, 1895; h. 5 feet, 5% Inches; w. 126 pounds;
brown eyes, brown hair; p. Anthony and Madelalne, ar-
tists; e. England. Experience on Broadway stage. In pic-
tures: "Grand Hotel," "As You Desire Me," "Washing-
ton Masquerade," MGM. In 1933: "Bondage," Fox;
"Ann Vickers," Radio and "Female," First National. In
1934: "Mandalay," First National; "The Last Gentle-
man," United Artists-20th Century; "All Men Are Ene-
mies," FOX: "Great Expectations," Universal. In 1935:
"The Florentine Dagger." Warner; "Lottery Lover,"
"Curly Top." Fox; "One Friehtened Night," Mascot:
"Remember Last Night?," Universal; "We're Only
Human." RKO. In 19.36: "Riff Raff." MGM; "Anthony
Adverse." WB; "The Devil Doll." "Mad Holiday." MGM:
"That Girl from Paris," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "May-
time," MGM.
OTTO, FRANK: Actor. In 1937: "Dont Pull Your
Punches," WB.
OTTO. PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Liebelel." General
Foreign Sales; "Ein Lieli.csroman Im Hause Habsburg."
Casino.
OTVOS. A. DORIAN: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
OTZEP. FEDOR: Writer. In 1936: "A Woman Alone."
General Film.
OUELLETTE, R. H. (BOB): Exhibitor. Dixie Thea-
tre. Brocksvllle. Fla. ; b. Chicago, 111., June 4. 1902; e.
grammar and high schools; married. Started In motion
picture business as a child. Connected with the Slarcus
Amusement Company. 1923. for four years. Operated
Orpheura Theatre In Flaestaff. Arizona, for four years.
In Brooksvllle, Fla.. at the Dixie Theatre, for past six
years.
OUGHTON, WINIFRED: Actress. In 19,3.6: "The Three
Maxims," General Films.
OUHAYOUN. MEYER: Actor. In 1935: "The Last
Outpost," Paramount.
OULAHAN, JOSEPH JOHN: Branch manager, b.
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flasUlngton, D. C, Aug. T. 189S; p. .Joseph F. and
l,oul8e C. Oulalian; e. grade siliools of Waaliingtuii. U. C.
night courses at public and private schools; married. Was
page in United States Capitol, then connected with Asso-
ciated Press for two y-ears in Washington. Served in
Arm.v in 191G on Mexican border. Spent 1,') months with
A.E.K. in France, discharged iVIarch 17. l:illl. at Camp
I-ce. Petersburg. Va. Entered motion picture business witli
Super Film. Washington. U. C. April 1. lUHI as sales-
man. Worked for Exhibitors' Film ExchauKe from Jan.
1. 1920 to June 1, 192;i. Then started with Paramount
as salesman in Baltimore. Md. Transferred to Cin-
cinnati as branch manager, Nov. 11. 1934.
OUR GANG: Actors. "Saturday's Lesson," "Lazy
Days," "Kallroadln' ," "Small Talk," "Boxing Gloves,"
"IJounclng Babies," "Cat, Dog & Co." (1929), "Moan
and Oroan, Inc." (1929), and in 1930 In "Shivering
Shakespeare," "The First Seven Years," "When the Wind
Blows. ■ "Bear Shooters," "A Tough Winter." Cast in
new "Our Gang" comedies: Harold Eugene Wertz
"Bouncy," Sherwood Bailey, Jr., "Spud." George Robert
Phillips McFarland. "Spanky," Dorothy De Borba,
"Echo," Jacqule Lyn. MGM-Our Gang-Hal Boach Come-
dies. In 1934: short subjects. MU.M. In 1935: MGM
short subjects. In 1930-37: M(JM short products.
OURSLER, CHARLES FULTON: Author, Playwriglit.
Editor, b. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 22, 1893; m. Grace
Perkins, Sept. 7, 192.5, has four children. Helen and
William, (first marriage), Grace April, Charles Fulton.
Jr.. (second marriage) ; p. William Clarence and Lillian
Phillips (Sappington) Oursler; e. public schools; reporter,
Baltimore American, 1910-12, music and dramatic critic
1912-28. Began writing short stories for magazines. 1918.
Manager and editor. New York Music Trades. 1920-22.
Editor-in-chief. Metropolitan Magazine, 1923. Has writ-
ten novels, plays, short stories since 1923. Editor Liberty
Magazine since 1931. Trustee Andrew Carnegie Fund
for needy authors. Member Dramatists Guild, American
Society for Psychical Besearch, Empire State S. A. B..
Mason. Clubs: Players. Authors. Author of "Behold This
Dreamer!" 1924, "Sandalwood," 1925, "Step-child of the
Moon." 1926, "Poor Little Fool." 1928, "The World's
Delight." 1929. "The Great Jasper." 1930 "Joshua Todd."
1935. "The Spider," 1927, "All the King's Men." 1929,
( films). As Anthony Abbot wrote "About the Murder of
Gcraldine Foster," 1930, "About the Murder of the Night
Club Lady," 1931, "About the Murder of the Circus
Queen," 1932, (films) "About the Murder of a Startled
Lady." In 1936: "Second Wife," BKO, which was taken
from his story "All the King's Men." "About the Murder
of a Man Afraid of Women."
OUSPENSKAYA, MME. MARIA: Actress. In 1936:
"Dodsworth." TJA.
OVERBAUGH, ROY: (See 103G-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
OVERMAN, LYNNE: Actor, b. Maryville, Mo.. Sept.
19. 1887; h. 5 feet, llVz inches; blond hair and blue
eyes; w. 142 pounds: e. Blees Military Academy. Uni-
versity of Missouri; m. Emily Helen Drange. Was a
jockey until 18. then played with the Ward and Wade
minstrels. First stage appearance in 1907 in Milwaukee.
Went into stock, then, had stereopticon machine in Alaska.
Came back to United States nine months later. Toured
in vaudeville, then to New York, appearing in 1916 in
"Fair and Warmer." also was in "Just Married" and
"Little Accident." Enlisted in the Navy during the War.
Played in London and on Broadway. Went to Denver,
then to Hollywood, where he made a test. Returned to
New York, then to the Paramount studios. Appeared in
1934 in "Little Miss Marker." "The Great Flirtation."
"She Loves Me Not." "Enter Madame" and "Rumba."
Paramount; "Midnight," Universal; "Broadway Bill."
Columbia. In 1935 appeared in "Paris in Spring,"
"Men Without Names," "Two for Tonight." "Collegiate,"
Paramount. In 193C: "Poppy," "Y^ours for the Asking."
"Three Married Men." "The Jungle Princess." Paramount.
In 1937: "Nobody's Baby." MGM; "Don't Tell the Wife."
RKO-Radio; "Murder Goes to College," "Hotel Haywire,"
Paramount.
OVERTON, L. E.: Sound. In 1935: "Peg of Old
Drury." B&D. In 1936: collaborateii on "As You Like
It." 20th Century-Fox.
OVEY. GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
OWEN, CATHERINE DALE: Actress. b. Louisville.
Ky. ; h. 5 feet, m> inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w.
125 pounds; p. Reba and Robert Owen, non -professionals;
e. Nashville, Tenn., Springside School, Chestnut Hills.
Pa., Academy of Dramatic Art, New York City; hy.
swimming and riding. Stage experience In "Little
Women" at Lyceum theatre. New York. "Happy Go
Lucky," the part of Tilly with O. P. Heggie on the
Our — Ows
road; "The Mountain Man" with Sidney Blackmer In
New York City. Leads in following plays: "Bootleggers,"
"The Love Set," "White Collars," "The Whole Town's
Talking"; with Wm. Mack in his play "Canary Dutch"
for David Belasco; "Love City," with Sessue Uayawaka;
"The IMay's the Thing," with Holbrook Blinn — on tour
"The Silent House," in 1928 "Mr. Moneypenny"; 1931.
"The Greeks Had a Word for It." On the screen in
"Forbidden Woman"; under contract to MGM, made "His
Glorious Night" (1929), "The liogue Song," "Strictly
Unconventional," "The Circle"; in 1930 in "Born Reck-
less," "Such Men Are Dangerous," Fox; "Today," In
1931; "Behind OOtce Doors," Radio: "In Defense of the
Law," Darmour.
OWEN, ERIC R.: Cameraman, Gaumont-Briti.sh, London,
b. ]..uiulun. Freelance cameraman in 1918, and later i)ro-
ih( ed two- reel comedies. For twelve months was camera
sali-sman, rejoined G-B on Gaumonl-British News. Has
ttitiaged in research, with special interest in film stereo-
siDpy. Author of several novels, of which "Dr. Zollinotf's
Itevenge" was published in February, 1937.
OWEN, GARY: Actor, b. Brookhaven, Miss., Decem-
ber 18, 1902; h. 6 feet; w. 165 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes. On vaudeville stage with his mother and later ap-
peared on Broadway in "Square Crooks," "Miss Manhat-
tan" and others. On screen: "Hold Your Man," "Child
of Manhattan," "Son of the Gods," "Stage Mother." •'The
Prizefighter and the Lady," "Havana Widows." Signed
Universal contract and appeared in "Bombay Mall," 1933.
In 1934: "Little Miss Marker." Paramount; "No Ran-
som." Liberty. In 1935: "Hold 'Em Yale." Paramount.
Ir, 1936: "Ceiling Zero." "The Case of the Black Cat."
"King of Hockey," WB ; "The Return of Sophie Lang,"
Paramount.
OWEN, GEORGE: Producer, Universal, b. New York
City. July 4. 1905; h. 5 ft. lOVa in.; w. 162 lbs.; p.
Gladys K and Robert L., lawyer; e. public schools and
Cornell Univ. ; m. Lydia Jane Wilson and has one son.
Real estate salesman; stock market trader; stage manager
and minor roles several B'way productions; 1933, MGM
assistant director; 1934-35. assistant producer. WB. Uni-
versal. RKO; 1936, assistant producer. Univ. "Parole,"
"Postal Inspector," "Girl on the Front Page," "When
Love Is Young," "Girl Overboard," "Night Key." Janu-
ary. 1937. became producer. "The Wildcatter."
OWEN, MILTON: Actor. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon."
Columbia.
OWEN, REGINALD: Actor, Writer; b. Wheathampstead,
England; h. 6 feet; w. 165 pounds; blue eyes, fair hair;
p. non-profesfional; e. City of London School. Student
Academy of Dramatic Art, London. Experience on Eng-
lish and New York stage. Pictures Include: "Platinum
Blonde," "A Woman Commands," "The Man in Pos-
session" and "The Letter" (1929), Paramount; (1933)
■Robbers' Roost." Fox; "The Big Brain." "Double
Harness," Radio. Wrote and appeared in "A Study in
Scarlet," Fox-World-Wide; "Voltaire," "The Narrow
Corner," Warner; "Queen Christina." MGM. In 1934:
"Fashions of 1934," First National; "Nana," United
.\rtists-Goldwyn; "The House of Rothschild." United
Artists-20th Century; "Madame Du Barry." "Mandalay,"
Wsirners; "Countess of Monte Cristo," Universal; "Where
Sinners Meet," "Of Human Bondage," BKO; "Here Is
My Heart," Paramount. In 1935: "The Good Fairy,"
Universal; "Call of the Wild." 20th Century-United
Artists; "Anna Karenina," "Escapade," "The Bishop Mis-
behaves," "A Tale of Two Cities," MGM. In 1936:
"Rose Marie." "Petticoat Fever," "Trouble for Two."
"The Great Ziegfeld." "I^ve On The Run." MGM; "The
Girl on the Front Page." U; "Adventure in Manhattan."
Columbia. In 1937: "Dangerous Number." "Personal
Property," MGM, and "Yours for the Asking," Paramount.
OWEN, SEENA: Actress. b. Spokane, Wash.; h. 5
feet, 8 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 125 pounds;
e. Bruno Hall, Spokane. Stage career, legitimate and
stock. Among her screen appearances: "The Blue Danube."
"The Rush Hour." Pathe; Yvonne D'Orsy In "Sinners In
Love," FBO; Rose Sellers In "Marriage Playground."
Paramount; collaborated on "The Lemon Drop Kid." Para-
mount. In 1935: collaborated on original story. "Rumba."
Paramount; collaborated on "Kloniike Annie," "Coronado."
"McFadden's Flats." "All the King'^ Horses." Paramount.
OWSLEY, MONROE: Actor, b. Atlanta. Ga. : 5 feet.
11 Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; e. Looms Institute;
by. tennis. First stage experience touring South with
roadshow. Later played in stock companies in Cincin-
nati, Dayton. Philadelphia, Springfield. Mass.. and Chi-
cago. Made Broadway debut in "Young Blood" with
Helen Hayes. In stage play "Holiday." Went west to
appear in screen version of "Holiday" for Pathe. Also in
"Ten Cents a Dance," "Free Love," "Honor Among
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Lovers," "Indiscreet," "This Modern Age," "tin-
ashamed," "Hat Check Girl," "Call Her Savage," "The
Keyhole," and "Ex -Lady." In 1933: "Brief Moment,"
Columbia. In 1934: "Little Man, \Vliat Now?," Uni-
fflrsal: "Beholrt Mv Wife." Paramount: "Wild Gold."
Fox: "Twin Husbands." Chesterfield. In 1935: "Goin'
to Town." "Rumba." Paramount; "Remember Last
Night?" Universal. In 1936: "Private Number," 20tli Cen
tury-Fox; "Yellowstone," U; "Hideaway Girl." Para-
mount.
1934: "Riptide,"'
Educational short
OXFORD, EARL: Actor. In
"Sadie McKee," MGM. In 193.5
product.
OXLEY, HAROLD F.: Artists' manager. b. Paw-
fufket, H. I.; married; e. Morris Heights preparatory
school. Manager of Jlmmie Lunceford, orcliestra leader
featured on radio and in pictures.
OXTOBY, AL.: Branch Manager; b. San Francisco.
Cal.. Aug. 8, 1892; married. Salesman, Fox Film
Corporation. San Francisco ofHce. 1917. Associated Na-
tional Pictures. San Francisco; manager. First National
Pictures, Inc., Portland, Oregon, 1926-1927. Manager,
First National Pictures, Seattle, 1930-31. Vitagraph,
Inc., branch manager, Seattle, since 1931.
02U, YASUJIRO: Director, Ohfuna Studio. Shochiku
Cinema Company. Tokyo, Japan, b. Tokyo. .Japan, Dec. 12,
1903; e. Uji Middle School. Has been with the Sliochlku
Cinema August, 1923. Military service for one year be-
ginning December, 1924. Returned to Shochiku Company
in August. 1927, and appointed director with Shochiku
Kamata Studio.
PABST, G. W.: Director. In 1930: "The White Hell
of Pitz Palu." U. In 1933: "Don Quixote," British-
United Artists. In 1934: "A Modern Hero." Warner;
"Shame of a Nation," Du World.
PACENT. LOUIS GERARD: President. Pacent Engi-
neering Corp.. 79 Madison Ave., New York. b. New York,
.Tune 23. 1.S93: m. Antoinette Marie Andriola: e. private
schools abroad. Mt. Carmel Academy. Bryant high school.
Pratt Institute, Columbia Univ. Pioneer experimenter in
wireless telegraphy and telephony. Member of Radio Club
of America 1910 and Wireless Institute 1911. Inventor
of numerous radio and electrical devices. During the
World War was in radio service of U. S. Army and Navy
as Chief Radio Engineer in charge of all Government work
for Manhattan Electric Co. Pioneered power operated audio
amplifier and electric phonograph reproducer. Designed
complete power line operated talking picture sound repro-
ducing system in 1928. Pioneered equi-distribution
dynamic speaker system and designed sound head. Pioneered
high fidelity found and 16 mm. sound on disc and film
portable sound reproducing equipment. Research on new
type high power, high quality sound pro.1ecting system for
large audiences. Fellow of Society of Motion Picture
Engineers; American Institute of Electrical Engineers;
Raciio Engineers; Fellow and past president of the Radio
Club of America; member of Engineers' Club; Pratt Inst.
Club, and past foundation member of the Motion Picture
Academy. Home: Little Neck, Long Island.
PADDEN, SARAH: Actress. Appeared In 1929 In
"Companionate Marriage." First National; "Wonder of
Women," MGM; "The Sophomore," Pathe; and In Vita-
phone No. 2246. No. 2268. In 1933: "The Power and the
Glory," Fox; "The Important Witness," Tower: "The Sin
of Nora Mnran," Majestic. In 1934: "Man of Two
Worlds." RKO; "The Defense Rests," Columbia; "Little
Man. What Now?." Universal; "As the Earth Turns."
"He Was Her Man," Warner; "David Harum," Pox;
"Tomorrow's Children," Bryan Fov Productions. In
1935; "A Dog of Flanders," RKO; "The Hoosier School-
master," Monogram; "Anna Kare'iina," MGM.
PADDOCK,
Almanac.)
CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PADEREWSKL IGNACE: Pianist, composer. In 1937:
played his "Moonlight Sonata," in the feature of that
title made by London Films and released in America by
United Artists.
PADOVA, CLARA: Actress. In 1936: "Cavalry," TJA.
PAGANO, ERNEST: Writer. In 1933 with H. M
Walker wrote additional dialogue on "Son of a Sailor,"
First National. In 1935: collaborated on screen play,
"Old Man Rhythm," production associate, "To Beat the
Jl*"°V. RKO. In 1936: production associate. "Two in
the Dark," RKO.
PAGANO. JO: Writer, Samuel Goldvvyn. b. Denver.
Feb. 5. 1906; p. Frank and .Josephine; e. public, art
school, and university. Commercial artist, art critic, free-
lance writer. Regular contributor to Scribner's Maga-
zine and Atlantic Monthly; also to Yale Review. "Volume
of short stories, also novel, soon to be published by Scrib-
ner's. Signed by Samuel Goldwyn.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PAGAY, SOPHIE:
Almanac.)
PAGE, ANITA: Actress, r. n. Anita Pomares; b.
Murray Hill, Flushing, L. I., August 4, 1910; h. 5 feet, 2
inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 118 pounds; p.
Maude E. and Marino Pomares; e. Washington Irving
high school. New York City; hy. art and drawing; m.
Nacio Herb Brown, song writer. Appeared in the
following MGM productions, "Telling the World."
"Our Dancing Daughters," "While the City Sleeps,"
"The Flying Ensign" and "The Broadway Melody"
in 1928. In 1929 in "The Flying Fleet," "The
Hollywood Revue," "Our Modem Maidens," "Speedway,"
"Navy Blues"; In 1930 in "Caught Short," "Free and
Easy," "Our Blushing Brides," MGM: "Little Accident,"
Universal; "The Easiest Way," MGM; "Sidewalks of
New York" (1931), MGM; "Under Eighteen" (1931),
Warner; "Gentlemen's Fate" (1931), MGM; (1933) "Jun-
gle Bride," Monogram; "The Big Cage," Universal; "Sol-
diers of the Storm," Columbia; "I Have Lived," pro-
duced by Chesterfield.
PAGE. BRADLEY: Actor, b. Seattle. Wash.; e. Broad-
way High School and University of Washington. Did
scene shifting In high school, worked way through college.
Stage experience in "Fires of Spring," "Who Knows"
and others. Early pictures Include: "Attorney for the
Defense," "Night After Night" "From Hell to Heaven."
In 1933 appeared in "Goldie Gets Along." Radio; "This
Day and Age," Paramount: "Blood Money," United
Artists; "The Chief." MGM; "Criminal Within" and
"Highway Patrol," Columbia; "Before Midnight."
"Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia. In 1934: "Search
for Beauty." "Six of a Kind." "Good Dame," Para-
mount; "Mad Honeymoon." RKO; "I Hate Women."
Goldsmith; "The Fighting Ranger," Columbia; "Once to
Every Bachelor," Liberty; "He Was Her Man." Warner;
in 1935: "Red Hot Tires," First National; "Shadow of
Doubt." "Baby Face Harrington," MGM; "The Nut
Farm," "Cheers of the Crowd," Monogram; "Mr. Dyna-
mite," "Chinatown Squad," "King Solomon of Broad-
way." Universal; "Unwelcome Stranger." Columbia;
"Cappy Ricks Returns," Republic. In 1936: "Woman
Trap," "The Princess Comes Across." Paramount; "Three
of a Kind." Invincible; "Two in a Crowd," U. In 1937:
"Don't Tell the Wife." "The Outcasts of Poker Flat."
RKO-Radio; "Trouble in Morocco." Columbia; "Her Hus-
band Lies," Paramount.
PAGE, DOROTHY: Actress. In 1935: "King Solo-
mon of Broadway." "Manhattan Moon," Universal.
PAGE. LUCILLE: Actress. In 1935: Educational
short product.
PAGE. MANN: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on story
"She Had to Choose," Majestic. In 1935: screen story
"The AfTair of Susan," Universal; story "Alone Together,"
U.
PAGE, VIRGINIA LEE: Newspaper writer, ConstUu-
tion-Tribune, Chlllicolhe, Mo.; b. ChilUcothe, Mo.; p.
Mrs. I. N. Page; e. ChilUcothe Public Schools and busi-
ness college.
PAGER, ANTAL: Actor, b. Mako. Hungary. Jan.
29, 1899; e. matriculate examination; m. Julia Komar,
professional. On stage since 1919. Since 1932 member
of Belvarosi Szinhaz, Budapest. On screen in 1934:
"Cornflower," City Productions; "Emmy," Muvesfilm.
In 1935: "Smile, Please," KeletL In 1936: "Clever
Mother." Stylus; "Two Hundred Pengoes per Month"
"Anniversary," Reflektor Prod.; in 1937: "Take Charge of
My Wife" Opus Prod. All made in Budapest in Hungarian
language.
PAGGI. MARTIN M.: Sound Engineer. In 19.3;^•
"Terror Aboard." "Design for Living," Paramount. Ir
1934: "All of Me," "Murder at the "Vanities." "Slioot
the Works." Paramount. In 1935: "Goin' to Town,"
"Accent on Youth," "The Bride Comes Home." "Rose
of the Ranclio," Paramount. In 1936: "13 Hours By
Air," Forgotten Faces," Paramount.
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PAGNOL, MARCEL: Producer. In 1936: "The Loves
of Tom. " Metropolis -Tapernaux.
PAIGE, PATSY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PAIN, BUNTY: Actress. In 1937: appeared in "Thiis'll
Make You Whistle," Wilcox Productions.
PAINE, CHARLES B.: Treasurer. Universal Pictures.
U. H. Cwhrane's assistant: h. Madison, Wis., April 2.
IS'JU: m. Esther Rittenberg and has one daughter, Ann
Henrietta. Associated with Universal fourteen years, execu-
tive capacit.v. Address: New Rochelle, N. Y. Affiliations:
Masons, Sons of American Revolution, Rye Country Club.
PALANGE, INEZ: Actress. Appeared on stage in
repertoire of modern and classical plays throughout United
States. Italy and Cuba. Is singer, and has recorded for
Victor, Columbia, etc. Films include "The Flame
Within," (MGM), "Town Talk," "Black Fury."
(Warner), "All Men Are Enemies," "Farewell to Arms,"
"I've Got Your Number," "Tiger Shark," "Fugitive
Lovers," "Mary Stevens. M.D.," "Merry Wives of
Reno." "Scarface," "Bedside," "Grand Slam," "White
Sister." (MGM), "Night Flight," (MGM), "Enchanted
April" (RKO), "Age of Innocence," (RKO). In 1935:
•The Melody Lingers On," UA-Rellance. In 1936: "A
Woman Rebels," RKO-RadlOj.
PALASKA, IRENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PALANSKY, J.: Branch manager. b. Kiev. Russia.
Ck-t. 17, 1906. With Fox Films. Toronto, as salesman.
Transferred to Winnipeg. Branch manager. Columbia
Pictures of Canada, Ltd., Calgary. October, 1933, to
.June. 1935, exhibitor. Dreamland Theatre, Medicine Hat,
Alta. .Tune, 1935, to May, 1936, salesman. Empire Films,
May, 1936, branch manager. Empire Filais. Calgary.
PALERMI, AMLETO: Director. In 1935: "The Rich
Uncle." Capitani.
PALEY, NATALIE: Actress. In 1936: "Sylvia Scar-
lett." RKO.
PALEY. WILLIAM S.: President, Columbia Broadcast-
ing System; b. Chicago, 111., September 28, 1901; mar-
ried* p. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Paley; e, graduate of
Western Military Academy; University of Pennsylvania,
1922; BS. Vice-president and secretary. Congress Cigar
Co. Now president of Columbia Broadcasting System. Inc.
PALFREYMAN. DAVID: Department of Theatre Ser-
vice, Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of Amer-
ica, Inc.; b. Angola, Ind., April 19, 1896; married; p.
W. A. Palfreyman; e. Tri State College, University of
Michigan and Detroit College of I.,aw, LLB. General
auditor, Wildwood Builders Company, Fort Wayne, Ind.
I. H. Kunsky Theatrical Enterprises, Detroit, Mich., gen-
eral auditor and purchasing agent; Goldwyn Distributing
Corp., Detroit, Mich., salesman: First National Pictures,
Detroit, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio, assistant branch
manager and acting branch manager; Detroit Film Board ot
Trade, Inc., Detroit, Mich., secretary and manager. Joined
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America,
Inc., New York City, theatre department in 1929.
PALLAT, NORMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PALLETTE, EUGENE: Actor, b. Winfleld, Kan.. July
8, 1889; h. 5 feet, 9 inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 185 pounds; p, Elnora Jackson and William Baird
Pallctte, non-professionals; e. Culver Military Academy;
hy, hunting and Ashing, Stage experience six yeara dur-
ing which time he appeared in stock and on the road in
tlie Middlewest and South. 23 years on the screen. Ap-
peared in "Fair and Warmer," "Parlor, Bedroom and
Bath," "Fine Feathers" for Metro; "The Three Musket-
eers" with Douglas Fairbanks: "The Bed Mark" Cruze;
in 12 Roach comedies in 1927; with Richard Barthelmess
in "Out of the Ruins"; with Adolphe Menjou in Para-
mount's "His Private Life," In Warner Brothers first 100
per cent talking picture, "Lights of New York," and also
in Paramount's "The Canary Murder Case" and "The
Dummy," both talking features. Also in four short sub-
jects for Warner Brothers. In 1929 in "The Greene
Murder Case," "The Love Parade," "The Studio Murder
Case," "The Virginian," "Pointed Heels." Paramount;
In 1930 in "The Benson Murder Case," "The Border
Legion," "Men Are Like That," "Slightly Scarlet,"
"Let's Go Native," "The Santa Pe Trail," "Follow
Thru," "The Sea God." Paramount; in 1931: "Playboy
of Paris." "Sea Legs." "Fighting Caravans." "Gun
Smoke." "Dude Ranch." "Huckleberry Finn." "It Pays to
Adveitise," "Girls About Town." "Shanghai Express."
"Dancers In the Dark." Paramount. In 1933: "Made on
BARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Paq— Pan
Broadway." "Hell Below, " "Storm at Daybreak." MOM;
•Shanghai Madness." "Mr. Sklteh." Pox; "The Kennel
-Murder Case," "From Headquarters," Warner. In 1934:
•Cross Country Cruise,' Universal; "I've Got Your
Nuniber," Warner; "Strictly Dynamite," RKO. In 1935:
"Bordertown," Warner; "All the King's Horses,"
Paramount; "Baby Face Harrington." MGM; "Black
Sheep." "Steamboat 'Round the Bend." Fox. In 1936;
•The Ghost Goes West," London Films-UA; "The Golden
Arrow," FN; "My Man Godfrey." "The Luckiest Girl in
the World," U; '•Stowaway," 20th Cent.-Fox.
PALMA, KIKI: Actress. In 1936: "The Wedding
March, •• Franco-American Sales.
PALMBLAD, SALLY: Actress. In 1936: "Baggen—
Det Ar ,Iag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pittures.
PALMENTOLA, PAUL: Art director. In 1934 col-
laborated on art direction of '•I Hate Women." Gold-
smith. In 1935: settings. "The Fire Trap," Empire. In
In 1936: associate director "The Devil Is a Sissy." MGM.
PALMER,
Almanac. )
PALMER, CORLISS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PALMER, DICK: Actor. In 1937: "Trouble in Texas,"
GN.
PALMER, ERNEST: Cameraman. In 1933: Photography
on "Pleasure Cruise," "Berkeley Square." "Charlie Chan s
Grestest Case," "Hoopla," Pox; collaborated on "The
Worst Woman in Paris." Fox. In 1934: "Now I'll
Tell." collaborated on "Stand Up and Cheer, Fox. Ir
(935- "Great Hotel Murder." "Charlie Chan in Pans.
"Mystery Woman," "Tlie Farmer Takes a Wife," Fox;
"Way Down East," "The Man Who Broke the Bank at
Monte Carlo," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Gentle
.Julia." "Under Two Flags," "The Crime of Dr. Forbes.'
■'Star for a Night." collaborated on "Can This Be
Dixie?". "Banio on My Knee," 20th Cent.-Fox. In 1937:
•Love Is News," 20th Cent.-Fox.
PALMER, GASTON: Actor. In 1936: "The Three
Maxims." General Films.
PALMER, HAROLD: Cameraman. In 1937: special
effects ••! Promise to Pay." Columbia.
PALMER, HAYDEN R.: Dramatic editor. State Jour-
nal. Lansing. Mich,; b. Montour Falls, N. Y., August 15,
1S94; p. Albert B. and Julia H. Palmer; e. high school
and college, specializing in journalism. For twenty-six
vears in newspaper work in various cities of South Dakota,
Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan.
PALMER, LILLI: Actress. In 1936: "Secret Agent."
GB. In 1937: "The Silent Barrier," GB.
PALMER. MABEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PALMER. MERVYN W.: Vice-President. Motion Pic-
lure Lighting and Equipment Corp.. 244 W. 49th Street,
New York City, b. Buffalo, N. Y., April 26, 1884; e.
graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology. 1906.
Taught mathematics, 1906-1911; Biograph Co., 1911-18;
Paramount Publix Corp.. electrical engineer, 1918-31.
Vice-president, Motion Picture Lighting and Equipment
Corp. since 1932.
PALMER, PATRICIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PALMER. ROBERT A.: Casting director, b. Princeton,
Ind., Nov. 10. 1904: h. 6 ft. IVz in., w. 180 lbs.; brown
hair and eyes; m. Norma Lee and Ijas two daughters: h.
golf, bridge: p. Max and Edna; e. public, high school
and University of Ix)uisville, Was assistant casting di-
rector with United Artists, 1928-32; Fox Studios. 1932-
:'.3: RKO-Radio Pictures, 1933-36. Casting director with
RKO-Radio.
PALMER, SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
PALMER, STUART: Writer. In 1932: story "The
Penguin Pool Murder," RKO. In 1934: story "Murder
on the Blackboard." RKO. In 1935: novel, "Murder
on a Honeymoon." screened. RKO: story. "The Nitwits,"
RKO; story, "One Frightened Night," Mascot, In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "Yellowstone," U; "The Plot
Thickens," "Murder on the Bridle Path," RKO-Radio.
PAN, HERMES: Assistant dance director. In 1935;
"Roberta," RKO: staged ensembles, "Top Hat," "Old
Man Rhythm," "In Person," "I Dream Too Much,
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Pan— Par
RKO. In 1936: staged ensemlilcs, "Follow the Fleet,"
'Swing Time," RKO-Radio.
PANCHOLI, DALSUKH M.: General manager. Empire
Talkie Distributors. b. Karachi in 1907. Entered mo-
tion picture business as manager of Picture House, in
Karachi, in 1924. Manager of Empire Film Co. Pioneer
of talking pictures in northern India.
PANCHOLI, R. M.: Managing proprietor. Empire Talk-
ies, b. Karachi. Sind. India. Sept. 21, 1893. Before en-
tering motion picture indu.stry was in banking. 1911-
opened cinema in Karachi. 19.'i0: formed Empire Film Co.
PANGBORN, FRANKLIN: Actor, b, Newark. N. J.;
h. 5 feet 10V4 indies; brown hair, hazel eyes: w. 1.5G
pounds; p. Harriet and Benjamin F. Pangborn, non-
professionals; e. Barringer high school, Newark, N. J
and received his stage training In New York City; hy.
tennis, motoring and swimming. Spent several seasons
with Mme. Alia Nazimova in "The Marionettes," a
Charles Frohman production; with Pauline Frederick In
"Joseph and His Brethren," a George Tyler production;
with Francine Larrimore in "Parasites," a Shubert pro-
duction; took the part of Messala in "Ben Hur." Klaw
and Erlanger production; with the Jesse Bonstelle Com-
pany in Detroit and BuflTalo; five years at the Majestic
Theatre in Los Angeles, and featured with Trixle Friganza
at the Majestic Theatre, Los Angeles, in "West Sisters."
On screen he appeared in Warner's "On Trial"; D. W.
Griffith's (United Artists) production. "Masquerade";
Fox Movietone production, "Watch Out"; DeMille's "My
Friend From India"; and in "The Lady Surrenders." Uni-
versal; "The Chumps." Educational-Mack Sennett Talk-
ing Pictures; Vitaphone No. 4240. "Who's the Boss";
Nos. 3674-75. "Poor Aubrey"; Nos. 3942-43. "Reno or
Rust"; No. 4260. "The Doctor's Wife"; in 1931: "Her
Man." Pathe: "A Woman of Experience." RKO Pathe;
"A Fool's Advice," Columbia; (1932-33) in Mack Sennett
short comedies. In 1933: "International House." "De-
sign for Living." Paramount; "Professional Sweetheart,"
"Headline Shooters." Radio: Educational and tlniversal
short productions; "The Important Witness," Tower; "Only
Yesterday." Universal. In 1934: "Manhattan Love Song."
"Tomorrow's Children." Monogram; "Young and Beauti-
ful." Mascot: "Strictly Dynamite." RKO; "Universal short
product; "Unknown Blonde," Majestic: "Many Happy Re-
turns." Paramount. In igs."): "Headline Woman." Jlas-
cot: "A Thousand Dollars a Minute." Republic. In
1936: "Don't Gamble With Love," Columbia: "My Man
Godfrey." U; "To Mary — With Love." 20th Cent. -Fox;
"The Mandarin Mystery." Republic; "Hats Off." GN.
In 1937: "Step Lively. Jeeves." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Swing
High. Swing Low." Paramount.
PANl, ALBERTO R.: President, Cinematograflca
Latino Americana. S. A. (CLASA). b Mexico City.
Mexico. June .1. 1907: p. Spanish; e. Unlversite Centrale.
Paris. France; married. Was real estate operator: in
public administration posts, diplomatic service; Bucharest
representative of the House of Morgan. Started with
production of "Vamonos con Pancho Villa!" Cinemato-
srafica Latino Americana. S. A.
PANOPLOS, FRANK: Owner and manager. State Thea-
tre. Clairton. Pa.; b. Greece. March 2.5, 1888; e. high
school. Was in restaurant business in McKeesport. Pa.
Entered theatre business in McKeesport. Pa., in 191 -^
and operated theatres there until 1932. when he took over
a Clairton theatre. Member of the board of directors of
AfPTO of Western Pennsylvania. Inc.
PANTAGES, ALEXANDER: Died. February, 1936
(See 193.")-.'i6 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PANZER, PAUL: Actor, r. n. Paul Panzerbelter; b
\\urtzberg, Bavaria; h. 5 feet 10% inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. Heidelberg University
m. Josephine Atkinson, non-professional; hy. readin"
music and singing. Stage experience in "San Toy"'
-rhp Country Bird." "The Geisha." "Ploradora," and
Sliver Slipper." On screen with Pathe four years Ap-
peared with Pathe four year; in "Perils of Pauline "
"Enemies of Women," "Son of the Sahara," "Ancient
Mariner." "Siberia." ".Tohnstown Flood." "Thunder Moun-
',?'„"„• ^"<' "Sally In Our Alley"; "Hawk of the Hills"
(1929), Pathe. In 1933 in "A Bedtime Story," Paramount.
In 1934: "Bolero," Paramount.
PAOLI, EVELINA: Actress. In 1936; "II Re Bur-
lone, ' Nuovo Mnndo.
Legion." GN; "Beloved Enemy." UA. In 1937: "The
King and the Chorus Girl." WB.
PAPE, MONA JEANNE: Film critic and manager of
radio station WHBL, Press, Sheboygan. Wis, ; b. She-
boygan. April 25. 1898; p. Geoige and Rose Pape; e.
high school and Milwaukee Art School, Has done newspa-
per work since age of 15. in editorial office, classified and
display advertising, feature writing for woman's page.
Had six years experience in Community Center work.
Taught French in nlRlit school. When radio station, owned
by newspaper, was commercialized, was given management,
which she has held since 1928.
On radio. In 1935:
PAOLI, RAOUL:
Almanac)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PAPE. LIONEL: ,\,tor. In 193.5: "The Man Who
Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Mary of Scotland." RKO-Radio; "The White
PAPPY, ZEKE AND ELTON:
Educational short product,
PAQUETTE, GEORGIANA S. (Miss): Theatre Page
Editor. The Lowell Sun, Lowell, Ma,ss, ; b, Lowell. Mass.,
.luly 1. 1905; p, S, N, Paquette. Georgeanna Dallaire;
e, Notre Dame Academy. Lowell. Mass. ; divorced. Editor
of woman's section, Lowell Sun, Twelve years in news-
papers. Club Editor and feature writer. One-time pub-
licity director in New Jersey; and for three years on the
New York Herald Tribune in classified advertising (dis-
play) department.
PARAGONS, THE: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac)
PARAMORE, EDWARD, JR.: Writer, b. Manchester,
.Mass.; e. Yale University. Through his work on a political
news service in Washington he obtained a newspaper
position in Petrograd. Russia, where he spent nine months
during the revolutionary days of 1917; returned to the
United States; dramatic critic and special correspondent
for New York World; first play was "Ringside"; second.
"Set Thief." Signed contract to write dialogue for Para-
mount; his first assignment was the adaptation and dia-
logue for "The Woman Who Needed Killing." followed
hy "The Saturday Night Kid." "The Virginian," "Only
(he Brave." "The Border Legion," "Thundering Herd,"
Forbidden Adventure." "Rich Man's Folly." "Sante Fe
Trail." "Fighting Caravans," "Newly Rich," In 1932:
"The Bitter Tea of General Yen," Columbia. In 1933 with
Seton I. Miller wrote screen play, "Master of Men,"
Columbia. Tn in:!!: collaliorated on screen storv of
"Baby Take a Bow." Fox, In 1935: collaborated on
story of "Mystery Woman." Fox; screen play. "Rocky
Mountain Mystery." Paramount; "The Farmer Takes a
Wife." Fox, In 1936: collaborated on screen play.
"Three Godfathers." "Trouble For Two." MGM.
PARDO. ENRIQUE: General manager, Univ. Pic-
ture Company. Buenos Aires; b. Billiao, vi^eaya. Spain.
.^ug. 3. 1898- p accountant, married. Manager Rumely
rrndiii ts Company; manager. IngersoU Watch Company.
Started in 1921 as accountant of Universal Pictures Com-
pany. In 1927 promoted to sales manager.
PARERA, VALENTIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PARHAM, MRS, JAMES AVERY: pen name, Mary
Brooks Parham, Jlotion picture critic. Observer, Char-
lotte, N, C, ; b. in North Carolina: p, Robert W. and
Catharine Ann Brooks: e. North Carolina colleges, dra-
matic department of the Boston School of Expression and
Stasre; m. James Avery Parham. managing editor of the
Charlotte Observer, Before her marriage was a concert
singer; since her mariage she has been a motion picture
critic and writer. Is affiliated with local and state women's
clubs. Member of the Better Films National Council of
the National Board of Review.
PARK, E. L.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PARK. SAMUEL JOHN: Writer, b. Birmingham, Ala..
September 2, 1892; h. 6 feet; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 198 pounds; p. Mary Orton and C. W. Park,
professionils; e. private schools; hy. swimming and duck
hunting. Has had 34 years' stage experience. In 1896
his father operated an "Uncle Tom Cabin" company. In
which he played little Eva until he outgrew the part;
also played Mary Morgan In "Ten Nights In a Barroom."
Little Lord Fountleroy, Tom Sawyer, and Little Willie
in "East Lynne." Has owned and directed several stock
companies. Including the Sam and Edna Park Players.
Maddochs Park Players, Sam Parks Comedians. Has writ-
ten over three hundred vaudeville acts and has been in
many acts. Has been in two Broadway shows, "Jimmies
Women" and "Enemy Within," Wrote "Philadelphia."
produced on Broadway hv Raymond Gallo; also "Lilly
White," produced hy the Shuberls.
PARKER, ALBERT: Director, b. New York. 1889.
Legitimate actor. 15 years. Started fllm career, 1916, with
Triangle, Yonkers. N. Y. Then directed for Paramount.
Equity, First National. United Artists. In 1927-28
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produced In England. Turned to freelanclns. Member,
Lambs Club, New York, and Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences.
PARKER, AUSTIN: Writer, b. Great Falls. Mont.;
c. Corntll L'niversity. li'roiii college he went to Now York
and started as a reporter on the New Y'ork Tribune;
rnlisttcl ill the Frencli army as a niembcr of the famous
Lafayette Flying Corps; came out of the war with the
French Croix de Guerre, the Italian war cross, and the
American Navy cross; served the Sultan of Morocco as
a flyer In campaign against the Kiffs for a year; came
back to the U. S. and went to work as a reporter on the
New York World; started writing for Saturday Evening
Post, Liberty, Cosmopolitan and other national magazines.
Then tried his hand at plays. Wrote "Week End," which
was produced on Broadway and subsequently purchased
by Paramount; "Honor Among Lovers," an original story
also purchased by Paramount; signed by Paramount to
do adaptations and dialogue; wrote "Dangerous to Love"
In collaboration with Charles Beahan and sold it to
KKO-1'athe, and was brought to Hollywood to adapt and
dialogue it as a starring vehicle for Constance Bennett;
adapted and dialogued Ruth Chatterton's first starring
picture for Warner Bros., "The Rich Are Always With
Us," "A Successful Calamity," and Paramounfs "No
Man of Her Own," "Honor Among Lovers." In l'Jo3:
"Shanghai Madness," Fox. With Sheridan Gibney wrote
screen play, "The House on 56th Street." Warner. In
1934: collaborated on adaptation of "Mandalay," First
National; "Now and Forever," Paramount. In 1935:
screen play, "Come Out of the Pantry," B & D-UA. In
1936: collaborated on screen play, "When Knights Were
P.old," General Film Distributors (England); collaborated
on screen play "Rich and Reckless," "Transient Lady,"
"The Girl on the Front Page." U.
PARKER, BARNETT: Actor. In 1936: "The Presi-
dents Mystery." Republic; "We Who Are About to
Die," RKO-Radio: "Born to Dance," MGM. In 1937:
"Dangerous Number," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,"
"Espionage," MGM; "Ready, Willing and Able," WB.
PARKER, CECIL: Actor. In 1935: "Dirty Work,"
Gaumont-British. In 1936: "The Man Who Lived
Again," GB. In 1937: "Dark Journey," UA.
PARKER. CECILIA: Actress, b. Fort William, Canada:
h. 5 feet SVs inches; blond hair and hazel eyes; w. lOS;
e. graduate of Toronto Academy of Music. Immaculate
Heart Convent, Hollywood, and Hollywood High School.
She studied for grand opera but chose a screen career
instead, when she was offered a contract by Fox. Under
Fox management, she played leads In a number of films at
the Fox and other studios. Appeared in following:
"Honor of the West," 'The Trail Drive." "Gun Jus-
tice," Universal; "Hollywood Party," MGM and "Open
Road" and "Unknown Valley." Columbia. In 1933:
"Riders of Destiny," Monogram. In 1934: "The Painted
Veil." MGM; "I Hate Women." Goldsmith; "Here Is
My Heart." "Enter Madame," Paramount; "Honor of
the Range," Univei«al; "The Lost Jungle," Mascot
serial. In 1935: "Naughty Marietta," "Ah, Wilderness,"
MGM: "High School Girl," Bryan Foy. In 1936: "Three
Live Ghosts." "Old Hutch," MGM; "The Mine With the
Iron Door," Columbia; "In His Steps," GN. In 1937:
"A Family Affair," MGM; "Girl Loves Boy," GN.
PARKER, DOROTHY: Writer. Has written poetry,
essays, and fiction. In 1934: collaborated on "Here Is
My Heart," "One Hour Late," Paramount. In 1935:
collaborated on lyrics, "The Big Broadcast of 1936,"
"Mary Burns. Fugitive," "Hand.s Across the Table."
"Pans in the Spring." Paramount. In 1936: collabo-
rated on screen play "Three Married Men." "Lady Be
Careful," "Suzy," "The Moon's Our Home," Paramount.
In 1037: screen play "A Star Is Boni." U.A.
PARKER. FRANK: Singer and Actor, b. New York
City; h. 5 feet. 10 Inches; black hair and gray eyes; w.
160 pounds; e. De Witt Clinton high school; hy. polo.
Sang in church choir as boy. Appeared on stage in
"Little Nellie Kelly." "No, No Nanette," two editions
of the "Greenwich Village Follies," and "My Princess."
Has sung over radio for more than six years, and has
done concert work. Appeared on screen in "Transatlantic
Merry-Go-Round." In 1933: Vitaphone short product:
"Sweet Surrender " TIniversal.
PARKER, FRANKLIN: Actor. b. Fillmore. Mo..
November 8. 1901; e. University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
Neb., and University of Colorado at Boulder. Col. ; h.
5 feet 8% Inches; w. 145 pounds; red hair and hazel
eyes; hy. football, basketball and golf. Went on the
legitimate stage In 1923. and In 1929 started working In
motion pictures. Played the role of Hlldy Johnson in the
stage production of "The Front Page." the role of Philip
111 11137: "Trouble in Texas.
Par— Par
in "Just Life." Eddie Cowan In "Is Zat So?" and Adolph
In "Kikl." On screen: "Masquerade," "Common Clay."
"Cheer Up and Smile," and "Street Corner." In 1933:
"Past of Mary Holiiics," RKO; "The Sweetheart of
Sigma Chi." Monogram; "Picture Brides." Allied; "Jla
Couldn't Take If, " Monogram, in 1936: "1'lic Rclurn of
Jimmy Valentine," Republic.
PARKER. FRED: Actor.
(iN.
PARKER, JACK: Cameraman. In 1934: "The Re
liiin uf Bulldog Drummond," British International. In
1935: "Dandy Dick." "Elizabeth of England," BIP. In
1136: collaborated on photography, "Spy 77," First
Division.
PARKER, JEAN: Actress, r. n. Mae Green, b. Deer
Lodge. .Mont.; h. 5 feet 3 Inches; w. 105 pounds; brown
hair, blue-green eyes; e. graduated from the Pasadena
high school. On screen: "Divorce In the Family,"
'The Secret of Madame Blanche." MGM. In 1933: "Made
en Broadway," "Storm at Daybreak," "Rasputin and
the Empress," MOM: "What Price Innocence?," "Lady
For a Day," Columbia; "Little Women," "Two Alone."
Radio. In 1934: "You Can't Buy Everything," "Have
A Heart " "Sequoia," "Lazy River," "Operator 13."
MGM; "Caravan.' Fox; "Limehouse Blues," Para-
mount. In 1935: "Princess O'Hara." Universal:
"Murder in the Fleet," MGM. In 1936: "The Ghost Goes
West," London Films-UA; "The Farmer In the Dell,"
RKO; "The Texas Rangers," Paramount.
PARKER. J. J.: President. Parker's Portland Thea-
tres. In the business 22 years. At Old Majestic, under
.lensen and Von Herberg. Later operated Majestic and
People's Theatres under his own name. Managed first
runs. Astoria and Vancouver. Washington. Parker's
Portland Theatres operates Broadway and United Artists
Theatres.
PARKER, LOUIS N.: Playwright. Play filmed as
■Elizabeth of England" in 1935, BIP.
PARKER, MAX: Art Director. In 1933: "The Devil's
In Love." "The Power and the Glory," Fox. In 19'31
"I Am Suzanne," Fox. In 1935: "Redheads on Parade,"
Fox; "The Gay Deception." "Here's to Romance." 20th
Century- Fox. In 1936: "Colleen." "Sons o' Guns," "Give
Me Your Heart." "China Clipper" "Gold Diggers of
1937." WB. In 1937: "Green Light," "Don't Pull Your
Punches," "Marked Woman," WB.
PARKER, NORTON S.: Writer. In 1936: continuity
and dialogue "Tundra," Burroughs-Tarzan.
PARKER, WILLIAM JEFFERSON: Writer. In 1934:
collaborated on "The Great God Gold," Monogram. In
1935: screen play "Two Sinners," Republic; collaborated
on screen play "Forbidden Heaven," Republic. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "Human Cargo." "Pepper."
20th Century-Fox. In 19:i7 : "Mysterious Crossing." U.
PARKHOUSE, MABEL, MRS.: Secretary to Charles
C. Pettljohn, General Counsel. Motion Picture Producers
and Distributors of America. b. Brooklyn. New York.
With Harper Brothers, publishers, eight years. Secrt.
tary to Courtland Smith before he began association with
the motion picture business. Secretary to Mr. Pettljohn
for the past twelve years.
PARKS, ALBERT E.: Motion picture editor. Daily
Star, Long Island City. N. Y. ; b. Long Island City, April
4. 1897; p. Joseph and Ella Parks; e. public school and
high school, short term at Columbia University (medicine) ;
m Evelyn F. Smith : has two daughters. Started out to be
a physician, was interrupted by the World war, went over-
seas with Base Hospital 37 and entered newspaper work
with the Daily Star on discharge from the Army in 1919.
PARKYAKARKUS: Comedian, b. Boston; h, 6 ft.;
w. 190 lbs.; p. Charles Einstein, Importer: e. Boston
English High School, r. n. Harry Einstein. Was news-
paperman, and advertising executive of New England furni-
ture company. Went on radio several years ago for
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parentc
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n.
- real namp
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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wholesale grocery company. On radio program with fkldie
Cantor. On screen in ia36: "Strike Me Pink," UA. In
l!i:i7: "New Faces." RKO.
PARLO. DITA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PARRILLO, JEAN: Child singer. Also radio per-
former. In ly.S'i: Vitaphone short product.
PARRISH. GENE: Manager. Kiviera Theatre, Knox-
ville, Tenn. ; b. Greensboro. N. C, Jan. 6, 1908; p. J. C.
Parrish; e. high school. Was In United States Veterans'
Bureau, Charlotte, N. C. Usher at Imperial theatre, Char-
lotte. N. C. Transferred by Publix from Charlotte to
Spartanburg, S. C.. to Columbia, S. C. to Sumter. S. C
into Charlotte to manage Imperial. Then house manager,
Tennessee. Knoxville. Then to Publix Managers Training
School session in New York. To Knoxville again, to
Chattanooga, then to Montgomery, Ala., then Pantages
theatre, Birmingham, Ala.
PARRISH. GIGI: Actress, b. Cambridge, Mass.. Aug.
30, 1912; h. 5 feet 4 inches; brown hair, eyes: w. 112;
e. public and private schools in New England and abroad;
hy. motorcycling, tennis and swimming. Began profes-
sional career with the Laguna Beach Community Players,
and on the strength of her stage work was signed by
Samuel Goldwyn for "Roman Scandals." She next ap-
peared in "Moulin Rouge," then some RKO comedies, and
later in "Twentieth Century." with John Barrymore. and
"Money Means Nothing." Monogram. In 1934 chosen
Wampas Baby star. In 1934: "Kiss and Make Up,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Symphony of Living." Invincible.
PARRISH. HELEN: Actress. b. Columbus. Ga..
March 12. 1922; long straight brown hair, blue-green eyes^ ;
hy. sports, dancing and singing. Family moved to Hol-
lywood when she was two years old. Youngest of four
children. Appeared in "When Babd Comes Home." Babe
Ruth picture. Signed for Fox Follies when five years old.
Appeared In "His First Command" (1930). Pathe. In
1927 won first prize in Express Better Baby Contest. In
1930 also in "Tne Big Trail." "Cimarron," "Seed."
' "There's Always Tomorrow," "When a Feller Needs a
Friend." Made personal appearance tour of three months
through the South, New York and Chicago, in connection
with "There's Always Tomorrow." Appeared in 1935 in
"A Dog of Flanders," RKO; "Straight from the Heart."
Universal. In 1936: "Make Way for a Lady," RKO-
Radio.
PARROTT, CHARLES: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on story "Neighborhood House," MGM.
PARROTT. JAMES: Actor and writer, b. Baltimore;
height. ^1 feet 9 inches: w. 173 poumls ; brown hair.
blue eyes; hy. fishing and hunting. Entered picture
business in 1918; starred in single-reel comedies for
Pathe under name of Poll Parrott; directed Charlie
Chase comedies. Max Davidson comedies. Roach Star
comedies. MGM. Pictures Include "Perfect Day," "They
Go Boom," "Two Tars," MGM; "Blotto," "Brats," "Hog
Wild," "Their First Mistake," "Laurel-Hardy Murder
Case," "Another Fine Mess." In 1935: collaborated on
"Curly Top." Twentieth Century-Fox. In 1937: collabo-
rated on screen play "Way Out West." MGM.
PARROTT. URSULA: Writer, r. n. ICatherine Towle.
b. Boston; has 9 -year-old son. Lindesay Mare Parrott:
hy. swimming and riding. In 1929 started writing and
in two months she completed her first manuscript and
in March of the same year It was sold. That book was
"Ex-Wife," and it was brought to the screen as "The
Divorcee." Soon after this she wrote "Strangers May
Kiss." Mr. Goldwyn purchased the rights to her book.
"Love Goes Past." after reading the proof sheets, and
before It was out as a serial she was in Hollywood getting
it in shape for filming. Her "Gentleman's Fate" was
purchased also by a screen producer before It reached
the printer. She has written several short stories, one
of which, "Love Affair," was selected by a compiler In
his list of "The Best Short Stories of 1930." In 1934:
wrote story of "There's Always Tomorrow," Universal. In
1936: "Say Goodb.ve Again." filmed as "Next Time We
Love," Universal.
PARRY. CHARLOTTE: Actress. In 1933, appeared In
"Sleepless Nights," Remington. In 1935: "Its a Bet."
BIP.
PARSLEY, RUBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PARSONS. DONOVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PARSONS, G. C: Branch Manager. Was exchange
manager. Goldwyn Pictures. Flormer exhibitor. Balti-
more, and once manager. Triangle exchange. Los Angeles.
Member Film Board. MGM branch manager since
1920.
PARSONS. LINDSLEY G.: Supervisor, Tex Ritter
western. Grand National, b. Tacoma, Wash., September 12,
1905; e. University of California at Los Angeles: m.
Myrtle Parsons and has one son. Member of Kappa
Alpha (Southern) fraternity. Newspaper experience with
City News Service, Los Angeles; Alhambra Post-Advo-
cate, Alhambra ; Calexico Chronicle ; Santa Rosa Press-
Democrat; Humboldt Times, San Marino News (editor
and publisher). Joined Monogram Pictures Corporation
in July, 1931, as publicity director. In 1933, wrote
screen play, "Sagebrush Trail," and now writing Lone
Star westerns. Recent writing credits include stories and
screen plays: "The Man B'rom Utah." "Randy Rides
.\lone," "Rainbow Valley," "Paradise Canyon," "The
Desert Trail," "The Dawn Rider." and screen play "The
Trail Beyond," for Monogram's John Wayne series; wrote
story and collaborated on screen play of "Westward Ho,"
Republic. In 19,16: collaborated on story and screen
play "The Oregon Trail," Republic; supervised "Song of
the Gringo," GN; supervised and wrote story "Headin'
for the Rio Grande," GN. In 1937: supervised and
wrote original story "Arizona Days," supervised "Trouble
in Texas," GN.
PARSONS, LOU ELLA: Executive editor of Hearst
Motion Pictures. Hearst Publications. Los Angeles, Cal. ;
b. Freeport, III., August 6, 1890; e. Dixon high school,
Dixon College; m. Dr. Harry Watson Martin; has one
daughter, Harriet Parsons. Is in charge of the motion
picture pages of Hearst newspapers, and is employed by
Universal Service Syndicate, which covers 20.000.000
readers. Is in her fifteenth year of service for William
Randolph Hearst. Was formerly with the Morning Tele-
graph. Has a radio contract with Campbell Soup on
Columbia network in "The Hollywood Hotel" program.
Interviews the motion picture stars and presents them in
short excerpts from their current pictures. Also had pub-
lished a series of articles in Cosmopolitan Magazine called
"Hollywood Is My Home Town."
PARSONS. P. A.: Writer. b. Byfield. Mass.. Octo-
ber 2, 1884; e. graduated from WUbraham Academy in
Massachusetts and Wesleyan University In Connecticut:
m. Charle Hazel, daughter of Rev. Charles Baker Besae,
September 7, 1910. and has two children. Nan and Lowell.
Several years freelance fiction writer; two years with the
London Times; own advertising agency two years; adyer-
tlsing manager and secretary the Womanada Land Com-
pany; vice-president. Systems and Service, Inc.: adver-
tising and publicity manager, Pathe, 1913-17; advertla-
tng manager, Pathe, 1917-27; In charge of national pub-
licity, Pathe, 1927. Resigned from Pathe in 1929. Was
with Fox Films. Contributor to several magazines; was
president of the A.M. P. A.. 1918-19. For past two years
departmental editor and staflf writer for "Outdoor Life."
3.'i3 4th Avenue, New York City. Lives at 16 Grove Street,
Aladison, New Jersey.
PARSONS, PATSY LEE: Actress, b. Parkersburg. W.
Va.. June 9. 1931; curly brown hair and blue eyes; h. 3%
feet. In 1936: "They Wanted to Marry." RKO-Radio.
PARSONS. PERCY: Actor, b Louisville. Ky.. June 12.
1878; tall, well built; brown hair; m. Natalie Lynn; p.
Edward Young. Mary Parsons; e. Louisville and American
Academy of Dramatic Arts. Made stage debut In New
York. 1904, in "The Sho-Gun." Eventually went to Lon-
don and played on the West End stage. In 1928 became
associated with British Broadcasting Corporation and has
appeared consistently in radio plays since then. Entered
films in 1930. appearing In "Suspense." Betty Balfour
Films: then "The Brat," B. I. P.; "Beyond the Cities."
Piccadilly Pictures, and "The Star Witness," B.I. P. Has
also played in "Creeping Shadows," and "Strictly
Business." B. I. P.: "The Case of the Frightened
I-ady." Gainsborough-British Lion; "Love On Wheels,"
Gainsborough, and "Sleepless Nights," B. I. P. In
1933: "The Good Companions," "Orders Is Orders,"
Gaumont-British. Under contract to Gaumont-Brltlsh.
In 1935: "King of the Damned." Gaumont-British. In
1936: "Everybody Dance." Gainsborough; "Jew Suss."
"Rhodes." "Strangers On a Honeymoon." GB; "Twelve
Good Men." Warner; "Gay Adventure," Grosvenor; "Song
of the Road," United Kingdom.
PARTOS. FRANK: Writer. b. Budapest. Hungary.
where he attended school and college; attended Colum-
bia University for two years. Sold about 90 short
stories in Hungary before coming to New York. In 1928
became story scout for MGM. which position he held for
four years. Wrote screen play. "Heritage of the Desert."
and collaborated on "Guilty As Hell" and "Suspended
Sentence." In 1933: adapted "Jennie Gerhardt"; with
Francis Martin wrote "Her Bodyguard." and with Robert
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Par— Pat
Sparks on "Cradle Song," Paramount. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play of "Good Dame," "Wharf
Angel," "Thirty Day Princess," "Behold My Wife,"
Paramount: in 19:i5: "Wngs in the Dark," "Khumba" ;
collaborated on screen play. "College Scandal"; collabo-
rated on adaptation, "The Last Outpost," "So Bed the
Rose." "Hands Across the Table." "Give Us This Night."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Rose
of the Bancho," "The lungle Princess," "Florida
Special," Paramount.
PARTOS, GUS: (See 1936-J7 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PASCAL, ERNEST: Writer, b. London, England, Janu-
ary 11, 1896; e. London; h. 5 feet 6 Inches: w. 125
pounds: black hair, gray eyes; hy. collecting antiques.
Has written more than 200 short stories for magazines.
Novels include: "The Dark Swan," "The Marriage Bed,"
"Cynthia Codentry," "The Virgin Flame," "The Charla-
tan" and "Age For Love." Wen2 to Hollywood to write
original stories for Cecil DeMille; adapted "HelPs High
Road"; wrote "Interference" for Paramount; went to
Europe, but soon returned to do a play, "The Amorous
Antic." for Sam H. Harris; went to Hollywood again
and signed with Fox: "Last of thj Duanes" for Fox;
"Fair Warning," Fox: "Bom to Love." BKO-Pathe.
In 1932: "Husband's Holiday." Paramount: story and
screen play "The Spy," Fox. In 1933: story and screen
play "The King's Vacation," WB. In 1934: screen
play of "As the Earth Turns." Warner; screen
play of "Grand Canary," Fox; coUaborawd on adaptation,
"White Parade," Fox; contributed to screen play "Hell-
dorado." Fox; collaborated screen play "The Human
Side." U. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Under
the Pampas Moon." Fox; collaborated on screen play and
original story, "Here's to Bomance," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: collaborated on "Lloyds of London," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
PASCAL, GABRIEL L.: Managing director, Pascal
Fibn I'roductions, Ltd., London, b. Arad, Transylvania.
.Umc 4. 1894; e. College for Natural Economy. Studied
farniinK. Lieutenant in Hussar regiment in Hungary. For
Hvo years meniber of Imperial Burg-theatre, Vienna. After
111" war played on stage in Copenhagen, Rome, Vienna
and London. First film a joint production with Robert
Reinert, "Popoli Morituri," in which he also played
leading part. Has since produced with his own units in
Italy. France. Germany and England. In 1936: re-
established hi.s London unit, making series of program
pictures. In 1937 : contracted to make six features for
British Independent Exhibitors' (Distribution) Co., Ltd.
(the "Dixey Scheme"), including John Golden play.
"Tomorrow Is a Holiday," and "It Happened in Port
Said," original by Hans Szekely. author of "Desire."
AI.-so in 1937 planned production of George Bernard Shaw's
"Pygmalion."
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PAVEL: Actor. In 1936: "Der
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
Actress. In 193.5: "Peter Vino-
PASCH, REGINALD
.\lmanac.)
PASCHKOFF.
Kampf," Amkino.
PASHA, KALLA
iiiariac. )
PASHKOVA, G.
gradov," Amkino.
PASQUALI, ALBERTO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
PASSMORE. H. ERASER: Executive. Joint managing
director and production supervisor. Hammer Productions.
Ltd.. London, b. London, Nov. 28, 1905; married: p.
Walter and Agnes Passmore; e. University College School,
London. Royal Navy, merchant navy and motor trade prior
to entering film industry. Free lance assistant director,
assistant art director and production manager until forma-
tion of Hammer Productions. Ltd.
PASTERNAK. JOE: Producer, b. Szilagysomlyo, Hun-
gary. Sept. 17. 1901; p. nonprofessionals; e. high school
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
graduate; m. Margaret Flader. In 1923, Paramount, sec-
ond assistant director. In 1926. Universal, assistant
director in Hollywood, later Universal's production man-
ager, Berlin. Pictures produced in Berlin: "Zwei Men-
schen," "Unter Falscher Flagge," "Grosse Sehnsucht,"
"Unsichtbare Front," "Fraulein Paprika," "Gruss Und
Kuss Veronika." In 1933. Budapest: "Scandal in Buda-
pest." in Vienna, "Csibi" ; in 1934: "Spring Parade,"
Budapest; "Peter." In 1935: "Little Mother," Buda-
pest; "Katharine." Vienna. Returned to Hollywood. In
1937. associate producer "Three Smart Girls," V.
PATCH, WALLY: Actor, r. n. Walter Vlnicombe; b
London. England, Sept. 26. 1888; h. 5 feet 11 inches;
dark hair; married; hy. all sports; p. non-professionals;
Formerly professional athlete, ball puncher. Appeared in
"Sorrell and Son," 1933. "Trouble." 1933. both B and D;
"The Good Companions," 1933, Gaumont-Brltish; "Ma-
rooned," "The Man I Want." "Passing Shadows." all
1934, British Lion; "Balaclava." 1930. "Sports of Kings,"
1931. both Gainsborough; "Scotland Yard Mystery,"
"Those Were the Days," both 1934, BIP; "Don Quixote."
1933. G. W. Pabst; "Say It With Song." 1934. Twicken-
ham, and others; "Sorrell and Son," United Artists:
"Passing Shadows," Fox. In 1936: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon," British Lion; "The Man Who Could Work
Miracles," UA.
PATERSON. PAT: Actress. b. Bradford. Yorkshire
Eiigland. April 7, 1911; h. 5 feet, 2 inches; w. 10?
pounds; brunnette hair, brown eyes; e. Bradford. York-
shire, m. Charles Boyer, professional. Ran away to
London when 15 and got leading part in touring comedy;
three years under contract to Lee Ephraim: cabaret. On
screen: "The Professional Guest": "The Great Gay Road"
(1931), Butcher's, "Night Shadows"; "Murder on the
Second Floor," first Warner-FN-Britlsh. In 1932: "Part-
ners. Please." MGM-Britlsh. and "Here's George," P.D.C.
In 1933: "Bitter Sweet," United Artists; 1934, "Bottoms
Up." Fox. "Call It Luck." "Love Time." Fox. In
1935: "Charlie Chan in Egypt," "Lottery Lover." Fox.
Under contract to Walter Wanger. In 1936: "Spendthrift,"
Paramount.
PATON, CHARLES: Actor, r. n. Turner; b. London,
England. July 31, 1894; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 161 pounds;
brown hair and blue-gray eyes; married; hy. engineering
and mechanics. Was born in show business; started in
Sangers Circus, and went on to music halls and musical
comedy playing principal comedy parts with George Ed-
wardes; played in first British talker. "Blackmail" (BIP);
other films include "Private Secretary," Twickenham;
"Public Nuisance No. 1," Cecil; "When Knights Were
Bold," "Marriage of Corbal," Capitol; "Jury's Evidence."
British Lion. In 1936: "Rembrandt," UA. In 1937:
"The Dominant Sex," ABP.
PATON, STUART: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PATRICK, CORBIN: Motion picture editor, Indianapolis
Star. Indianapolis. Indiana; b. Tell City. Indiana; p. Mr.
and Mrs. Norman E. Patrick; e. Butler and Notre Dame,
A. B. ; married. In twelfth year with Indianapolis Star.
PATRICK, GAIL: Actress, r. n. Margaret Fitzpatrictc.
b. Birmingham, Ala. ; b. 5 feet 7 Inches ; black hair,
brown eyes; e. graduated from Howard College with a
B.A. degree; hy. swimming and riding; married Robert
Cobb. In 1933 she played in following: "The Mysterious
Rider," "Murders In the Zoo," "To the Last Man," "If
I Had a Million," "Death Takes a Holiday." "Mama
Loves Papa," "Cradle Song," "Pick Up," Paramount:
"Phantom Broadcast," Monogram. In 1934: "Death
Takes A Holiday." "Murder at the Vanities," "Wagon
Wheels." "One Hour Late," "Rumba," Paramount: "The
Crime of Helen Stanley," Columbia. In 1935: "Missir-
sippi," "The Big Broadcast of 1936," "Smart Girl," "Two
Fisted," "Wanderer of the Wasteland." Paramount;
"Doubting Thomas." Fox; "No More Ladies," MGM. In
1936: "Two in the Dark," BKO; "Preview Murder
Mystery," "Early to Bed." "Murder with Pictures." Para-
mount; "The Lone Wolf Returns." Columbia; "My Man
Godfrey." U; "White Hunter." 20th Cent._-Fox. In 1937:
".Tohn Meade's Woman." "Her Husband Lies," Paramount.
PATRICK, GEORGE LOREN: Associate art director.
Universal, b, Salida. Col., May 21, 1905; h. 5 ft. 9Vz in.;
w. 140 lbs.; p. Mary L. and Charles G., civil engineer;
e. high school and University of Southern California; m.
Cornelia E. Wilson and has two children. First position
in studio of FN Burbank lot. Spent two years in art
department there; then to Fox Film in 1929. Moved to
New Universal in April. 1936, as associate art director.
.\ssistant director: "Carolina." "Curly Top." "Show Them
.Vo Mercy." "One More Spring." .Associate on: "Postal
Inspector," "The Man I Marry," "Luckiest Girl in the
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WorkI," "Love Li'ttcrs of a Slur," "Mysteriiiiis CrossliiK."
"We Have Our MomeiUs," "l!ieeziiig Home," "Oil!
Dottoi'." lljiivei'sal.
PATRICK, JOAN: Writer. In 19:iC: roUabarated on
screen play "High Tension," 20tli Cent. -Fox.
PATRICK, JOHN: Actor, b. Muskegon, Mich., 1897.
Screen work with Metro, Pro-Dls-Co., Paramount. Pictures
include "Ladies At Play," "Prince of Headwalters," First
National; "Three Weeks In Paris," "While London
Sleeps," Warner; "Stage Kisses," "Golf Widows," "The
First Year," "Love Hungry," Fox; "Sinners Parade,"
Columbia. In 1936: collaborated on original screen play
"Once Every Year," "36 Hours to Kill," "High Ten-
sion," "Educating Father," "Fifteen Maiden Lane," 20th
Cent,ury-Fox. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "The
Holy Terror," "Time Out for Romance," 20th Cent. -Fox.
PATRICK, LEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PATRICOLA, TOM: Actor, b. New Orleans, La., Jan-
uary 27, 1894; e. In Chicago and San Francisco; h. 5 feet
7 inches; w. 170 pounds; biown bair. brown eyes: liy.
horseback riding. On the stage for 15 years for Kelth-
Orpheum circuit. Six years with George White's "Scan-
dals." Entered pictures in 1929. Pictures: "Sl-Sl Senor"
for Educational; "Three Sisters" as Tony, Fox; Gus in
"Children of Dreams," Warner Bros., and others. In 193,'i
app,?ared in Vitaphone shorts. In 1934-35 appearing in
Educational short product. In 1935: Universal short prod-
uct; Educational short product. In 1936: Educational short
product.
PATTEN, FRANCIS C: Newspaper writer, Amerlcin-
News. Aberdeen, S. D. ; b. Fargo, N. D., Oct. 26, 1906;
e. four years college. Has been principally with South
Dakota newspapers; formerly with Associated Press in
South Dakota.
PATTEN, GEORGE: (Sec 193C-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PATTEN, GILBERT: Writer. In 1935: story of "The
Adventures of Frank Merriwell," U.
PATTERSON, ELIZABETH: Actress, b. Savannah,
Tenn. ; h. 5 feet 5 inches; dark brown bair and dark blue
eyes; w. 115 pounds; e. Martin College, Columbia Institute;
hy. collecting antique furniture and Jewelry. Stage
experience: three seasons with Ben Greet's English Com-
pany in Shakespeare's Washington Square Players, and
several seasons with Stuart Walker's Company. On screen:
"The Big Party" (1930), Fox; for Paramount: "Tarnished
Lady," "Love Me Tonight," "Smiling Lieutenant," "Hus-
band's Holiday"; Fox, "Daddy Long Legs"; First Na-
tional, 'Penrod and Sam"; Universal, "Heaven on
Earth," and "The Cat Creeps." In 1933: "Infernal Ma-
chine," Fox; "Story of Temple Drake," "Golden Har-
vest," Paramount; "Dinner at Eight," "Hold Your
Man." MGM; "Secret of the Blue Room," Universal;
"Doctor Bull," Fox. In 193.5: "Chasing Y'esterday,"
(IKO; "Men Without Names." "So Red the Rose." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Timothy's Quest," "Her Master's
Voice" (in which she also appeared on the stage), "The
Return of Sophie Lang." "Three Cheers for I-ove," "Go
West. Young Man." Paramount; "Small Town Girl,"
"Old Hutch," MGM.
PATTERSON. FRANCES TAYLOR: Instructor in mo-
tion pictures, Columbia Universitv; b. Dobbs Ferry-on-
Hudson, N. Y.: m. Rowland Patterson; p. .Tames Leo Tay-
lor and Rose H. Taylor; e. The Masters School. Trinity
College. Columbia and Oxford Universities. Spent one
year in the English department of Washington Irving high
school, and wrote short stories. Lecturer on the motion
picture. Columbia TTniversity. Articles in leading maga-
zines, .iournals, and newspapers. Member of Exceptional
Photoplays Committee. National Board of Review. Does
freelance continuity writing. Books on motion pictures:
"Cinema Craftsmanship," Harcourt, Brace; "Scenario and
Screen." Harcourt, Brace; "Motion Picture Continuities,"
Columbia University Press,
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PATTERSON, HELEN:
Almanac. )
PATTERSON, JOHN: Player. b. Brooklyn: e. Poly-
technic Preparatory, Williams College; p. Nana Claire
and Thomas V. Patterson, coal dealer; h. hunting, sketch-
ing; m. Jane Hollis; h. 6 ft. 3 in.; w. 190 lbs.; brown
hair and green eyes. In January, 1937, to Hollywood.
PATTERSON, RUSSELL: Costume and Set Designer,
20th Cent. -Fox. b. Omaha; h. 5 feet 10 inches; w. 150
pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; p. William Patterson and
Katherine Callahan; e. McGill University. Montreal, Can.,
and continued art studies in Europe. Wa? commercial
and fasliion arlist and landscape painter. Designed sets
and costumes for "Hold Y'our Horses," musical show.
First motion picture work designing sets and costumes
for "Stand Up and Cheer," Fox. Continued with 20th
Century-Fox.
PATTERSON. WILLARD C: Assistant to general
manager of Warner theatre operations; b. Atlanta, Ga..
Feb. 6, 1887; p. public and high schools; University of
Georgia, 1907; married. In legitimate show business;
advance agent, manager, publicity agent, etc. Manager
Criterion and Metropolitan Theatres, Atlanta, Ga., 1914-24;
divisional manager. Universal Theatres, Atlanta, 1924-1927;
divisional manager Publix Theatres Southeast, Atlanta.
1927-30; director of public relations Warner Theatres,
New York City. 1930-34. In 1936 became assistant to
Joseph W. Bernhard, head of Warner theatre operations.
PATTINSON, J. F.: General manager. British Movie-
tonews; b. London, England, April 14, 1899.
PATTON, BILL: Actor, b. Amarillo, Texas: h. 5 feet
11 inches; dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 168 pounds;
e. Amarillo. Texas. Screen work with Western Photoplay
Corporation, Long Beach Motion Picture Company, Sylva-
nlte Productions, Charles R. Selling Productions, Western
Classic Productions, Aywon, Sanford, Elfelt. Davis Dis-
tributors, Chesterfield. Pictures include "The Flying U
Itanch." "The Pinto Kid," "Pals of the Prairie," FBO:
"Below the Deadline." Chesterfield; "Freckled Rascal,"
"One Man Dog," Radio. In 1933: "Strawberry Roan,"
Universal.
PATTON, E. H.: Exhibitor. Kerrville Amusement
Pompany, Kerrville. Texas. b. Waco, Texas, Nov. 11,
IS90; e. Princeton University; married. Was superin-
tendent of bridge construction until 1926. Arcadia and
Dixie Theatres and Cascade Swimming Pool, Kerrville
iince 1926.
PATTON. G. E.: Director, Ontario Government Mo-
tinii Picture Bureau. Toronto. Canada, b. Newcastle-on-
Tyne. England. July 2, 1893; married; p. J. G. and
Rlrs. Patton • e. private and public schools In England;
Ontario Agricultural College; University of Toronto. Was
in the Army. Director since 1922 of the Ontario Jlotion
Picture Bureau for the Province of Ontario.
PATZ. LOUIS: Branch Manager, b. Bluffton. S. C.
April 13. 1899; p. Mrs. Fannie Patz; e. two years North
Georgia Military Academy; married. Was in road build-
ing and bridge construction seven years. In motion pic-
ture industry, with independent for six months: Educa-
tional, seven months; Warner Brothers, seven months:
Goodall Electric Company, sales manager, selling sound
e(iuipment, Ogallala. Neb., three years; RKO-Pathe, one
year: ITnlversal Pictures, salesman, seven months: Uni-
versal Pictures, manager, three years. Now Milwaukee
manager for Grand National.
PATZER, GEORGE L.: Pen name, Pat. Motion picture
critic, Journal-Every Evening, Wilmington, Del. b. Wil-
mington. Del.. October 4, 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. Emil R.
I'atzer; e. Wilmington high school. Twelve years' service
with Evening Journal, which on Jan. 2. 1933. consolidated
with Every Evening and is now known as Journal-Every
livening. Has worked as reporter, sports writer, assistant
sports editor, motion picture critic and correspondent in
the motion picture, real estate, banking and bond fields.
PAUL. EDGAR and ORCHESTRA: In 19:',6: Paramount
short product.
PAUL. EDWARD: Musical Director, N. Y. Para-
mount theatre, b. Rensselaer. N. Y., August 24. 1896;
married, has one daughter; e. Graduate Institute of
Atnslcal Art. Conducted at Capitol and Adams theatres.
Detroit, five years. Roxy theatre. Back to Paramount
as musical director of N. Y. and Brooklyn Paramount
tlicalres. nine years.
PAUL, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PAUL, HOLM
.Mmanac.)
PAUL, VAL: Studio manager. Universal. b. Denver,
1890; h. 6 ft.; w. 190 lbs.; p. John and Virginia; e.
attended college; m. May Foster and has one son. In
films since 1913. Has been extra, character actor, heavy,
leading man. prop man. assistant director, director, pro-
duction manager, assistant producer, producer. In 1936:
associate producer, "F Man," Paramount; producer,
"Yellowstone"; associate producer, "The Man I Marry,"
U. In 1037: ""Jlysterious Cross."" U.
PAULDING. JAMES KIRKE: b. Cold Spring, New
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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York. August 1. ISti:!; n. .Tames N. anj Kmlly Paulding:
e. Harvard, A.B.: also student at University of Leipzig
and Berlin. .lournalist. leadier. Former secretary and
member of board of trustees of Bellevue and Allied Hospi-
tals. City of New York: member of executive committee
and general commitlces. National Board of Review: chair-
man, (lommitlce on Kxccplional Photo -Plays.
PAULDING, LITTI: Drama reviewer. Daily News.
Santa Barbara, Cal. ; b. Arroyo Grande, Cal. : p. Dr. and
Mrs. C». J'. I'auklins: c. alli-niif.i Mills ('olleKc; graduate
of the University of California; post graduate work there.
Experience almost exclusively with Santa Barbara Dally
News as woman's page editor, art and drama reviewer since
1921.
PAULE, ALEX: Vice-President and General Manager,
Donaldson-Paule Corp. Agency. b. Atlanta. O.a.. .Tan.
8. 1905; h. 5 feet, 10% Inches; black hair and brown
eyes; w. IS.'i pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Georgia
Tech. and Oglcthoriie University: chief hobby is tennis.
Was In insurance and public accounting. Stage actor and
director; teacher of dramatics. Appeared in "Man
Wanted," Warners. 1933; "Parachute Juniper." Warners.
1933; "Air Hostess," Columbia, 1933. Associated with
Myrt Blum Agency. Now vice-president and general man-
ager, DonaId.son-Paule Corp. Agency.
PAULEY: Actor. In 1935: "Les As Du Turf," Para-
mount.
PAULIG, ALBERT: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. )
PAULMENTOLA, PAUL: Art director. In 1936: "The
While Legion." GN.
PAUO,
Almanac.)
PAULSEN, HARALD: Actor, b. Elmsliorn. Hollstein.
Germany; blond hair and blue eyes. Legitimate stage actor.
Motion pictures include "Alraune," silent; "Die Blumen
frau von Lindenau"; "Ein Frischer Wind aus Kanada.
UFA, 1935; "Die Ledige Witwe," and =hort pictures;
"Obenvachtmelster Schwenke." Europa Film; "Stradivari,"
Boston: "Kunstlerliebe," Terra Film. In 1936: "Traumu-
Uis." Syndikat Film.
PAULTON, EDWARD: Writer. b. Glasgow, Scot-
land. March 23, 1877; h. 5 feet, 7% inches; white hair
and brown eyes; w. 160 pounds: P- Mr. and Mrs. Harr:
Paulton; e. St. Wilfred's and University College School
London. England; married. Author of plays, etc. Work
include "Niobe," "Little Boy Blue," "Paola." "Adele,"
"Flo-flo." "I-ook Who's Here." "The Girl Who Smiles."
"i'emporary Husband," "The Naked Truth." and many
others. Was with Universal as dialogue ivriter. Author
of many stories, including "Money By Wire," sold to
Warner's English Studios.
PAQUITA: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
PAVES). LUIGI:
Nuovo Mondo.
Actor. In 1936: "II Re Burlone,"
PAWLE, LENNOX: Died, February, 1936, (See 1935-
36 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PAWLEY, ANTHONY: Actor. In 1937: appeared in
"Paradise Express." Republic.
PAWLEY, EDWARD: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Olsen's Big Moment." Fox. In 1935: "Mississippi."
Paramount. "Treasure Island." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer;
•■|)anle'.s Inferno." Fox; "The G Men." First National:
"Iving Solomon of Broadway." Universal. In 193C: "Tough
Guy." "Sworn Enemy," "Sinner Take All," MGM.
PAWLEY, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Kansas City. Mo.;
h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 173 pounds; e.
Kansas City high scliools; married non-professional. Stage
experience: "Four Walls." "Bad Girl," "Gentlemen of
the Press," and others. Under contract to Fox. In 1933:
"Robbers' Roost," Fox; "Gabriel Over the White House,"
MG.M. In 1935: "The Daring Young Man," Fox; "Stolei
Harmony." "Mary Burns, Fugitive." Paramount. Ii,
l:i;!6: "Boulder Dam," "The Big Noise," "Bullets or
Ballots." "Public Enemy's Wife." WB.
PAXTON SISTERS: Specialty dancers. In 1936: "King
of HurlesQue, " "Every Saturday Night." 20th Century-Fox.
PAYETTE, JOHN J.: General Zone Manager, War-
ner Bros. Theatres. Washington, D. C. m. Dorothy
Crandall. In 1905 started as usher at Academy of
Music. Washington, D. C, at age of twelve. In 1908
assistant treasurer, and in 1910 treasurer. Operated
small motion picture theatre, the Rhode Island, in Wash-
ington, D. C, 1911 to 1914. In 1914 assistant manager.
General Film Company, Washington Branch. In 1915
manager. Baltimore branch. General Film Company.
Military service. July. 1918 to December. 1919. In 1919
joined Harry M. Crandall as assistant manager. Metro-
politan Theatre. Washington, D. C., then manager of
theatre, booking, and staging prologues. In 1920 assist-
ant general manager Crandall Theatres, buying all film
and having full supervision over Metropolitan Theatre.
In 1922 supervisor all Crandall Theatres, position held
until merger cif Crandall Theatres with Stanley Company
of America. 1925. In 1925 general manager Stanley-
Cranlall Company, until Warner Bros, bought company
in 1928. In 192S made general zone manager, Warner
Bros. Theatres, Washington zone, Washington. D. C.
PAYNE, DOUGLAS:
.Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PAYNE, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Dodsworth," UA;
"Hats Off, " CiX. In 19;!7: "Fair Warning," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PAYNE.
Almanac.)
PAYNE, ROBERT I: Branch manager. b. Dallas,
Texas. Feb. 5. 1893; p. Dr. J. E. and Mrs. Maud
Payne; e. Carlisle Military Academy, College. University
of Texas; m. Was with Bell Telephone Company, then
sold real estate in Dallas. Universal, Dallas exchange.
1919 to 1927 as assistant booker, head booker, salesman,
assistant manager. To San Antonio in 1927 as branch
manager. Since June, 1930, branch manager. Universal,
Oklahoma City.
1936: "Valiant Is the
"Racing Lady." RKO-
PAYTON, LEW: Actor. In
Word for Carrie," Paramount;
Radio.
PEABODY, EDDIE: Banjoist. r. n. Edwin E. Pea-
body; b. Ki_-ading Mass.. Feb. 19 1912: h. 5 feet. 5
Inches; blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 140 pounds; e.
grammar and high schools; married; by. all sports. In
United States Submarine Service five years. Theatres,
radio, clubs, presentations, producer and star of Fanchon
and Marco Stage Shows. Appeared on screen in short
pictures for Warner, Vitaphone ("Banjomanla." "In a
Music Shop"). Paramount, Universal, from early days of
sound pictures. Appeared In "The Lemon Drop Kid."
I'aramount. ly.'J4; Warner Brothers short picture, "Slioe-
string Follies," 1935; Vitaphone short product.
PEACH, L. DU GARDE: Writer. In 1935: dialogue
"Heart's Desire, " BIP; scenario and dialogue, "The Case
of Gabriel Perry," British Lion; "Transatlantic Tunnel,"
GB; "It's a Bet." BIP; "Turn of the Tide," British
National; screen play and dialogue, "Music Hath Charms."
Associated British; screen play. "Seven Sinners." GB. In
1936: collaborated on screen play, "The Man Who Lived
Again," "Doomed Cargo, " GB; scenario and dialogue,
"Dusty Ermine," Twick; "His Lordship," GB; dialogue,
"Land Without Music." Capitol; "Spy of Napoleon," JH.
Also wrote several stage plays and 200 radio plays and
sketches.
PEACOCK, CARROLL N.: Branch Manager, b. Spring-
field, Ohio, July 4, 1886. Owned stage line between
Santa Ana and Laguna Beach, California. Joined Para-
mount. Los Angeles, January 2, 1919 as assistant shipper;
became head shipper, salesman, sales manager. In Jan-
uary, 1923 was named Oklahoma City branch manager.
Made Los Angeles manager October 1, 1923.
PEACOCK, KIM: Actor, b. Watford, Herts, England,
h. 6 ft., w. 162 pounds: dark hair and hazel eyes; hy.
violin. Previously a journalist and actor. Films include
"The Manxman" (BIP), 'Crooked Billet" (Gainsborough),
"Waltz Time" (Gaumont), and "White Ensign" (Sound
City): "Warm Corner," B & D; "Expert's Opinion."
"Mad Hatters." Para. -British ; "Things to Come," London
Films: '"Grand Finale," Paraniflunt-British; "Midnight
at Mme. Tussauds."' "Sunset in Vienna," Herbert
Wilcox.
PEARCE, GEORGE C. : Actor, b. New York; h, 5 feel
7'/4 Inches; gray hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; e.
Trinity School. New York City. Was opera and dramatic
star. Entered pictures 18 years ago; played in ""White
Cargo," "Three Kings. ' "Do Your Duty." "The Valiant. "
Fox; "Personality" (1930), "Vengeance" (1930), Columbia
Productions; "The Right of Way" (1930), First National;
"Second Chance." Paramount; "The Right to Love." Para-
mount: "Men In Her Life," Columbia. In 1933 appeared
in "Story of Temple Drake." "Lone Cowboy." Paramount.
In 1934: "Six of a Kind." Paramount. In 1936: "The
Singing Cowboy." Republic. In 1937: "When You're
in Love," Columbia.
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PEARCE, A. LESLIE: Director. b. Christ Cluircli,
New Zealand; e. St. Albans Scliool, New Zealand, spe-
cializing in academic and arts, receiving a degree and
a sctiolarship in arts; li. 5 feet 7 'A inciies; w. 163 pounds;
I i gilt hair, gray eyes; hy. boxing and swimming. Was a
stage director in Australia, South Africa, London, New
Vorlc and I^os Angeles. Entered motion picture business
in 1928, when he was recruited from position of stage
director in Los Angeles with the advent of talking pic-
tures; directed seventeen Christie-Paramount sliorts;
directed "The Carnation Kid," Paramount; "The Delight-
ful Kogue," and "Bulldog Drummond," United Artists;
"Pall Guy," Radio; "Meet the Wife," Columbia; and
nine two-reel specials for Sennett.
PEARCE, VERA: Actress. b. Australia. Musical
comedy player in West End of London chiefly in produc-
tions s.tarring Jaclc Buchanan, with whom she has ap-
peared in the following British talkers: "Yes, Mr. Brown"
(1932) and "That's a Good Girl" (1933); also "Just My
I,uck" (1932), all for B & D. In 1935: "So You Won't
Talk," Warner-FN-British.
PEARL, JACK: Actor, b. New York City, Oct. 29,
1895; e. public school and DeWitt Clinton high school;
m. Winifred Desborough, professional; hy. books. Was
errand boy after leaving school. Appeared in "School
Days," "Pardon My English" and others, then went into
vaudeville from 1913 to 1915. In burlesque from 1915 to
1919, then appeared in Shubert Winter Garden shows
until 1930. Played in "International Revue" and In the
Ziegfeld "Follies." Has appeared on radio as "Baron
Munchausen," and played in "Meet the Baron," MGM.
PEARL, PRINCESS: Actress. In 1936: "Everything
Is Rhythm," ABFD.
PEARL, RICHARD J.: Business manager. Conn Studios,
b. Ney York City, 190T. e. Columbia Univ. In 1925
entered industry, Samuel Goldwyn company, in sales
capacity. Later became associated with J. B. and E. C.
Grainger, in sales department of MGM. In 1927 became
assistant to sales manager handling first run of "Stella
Dallas," and subsequent Goldwyn pictures for UA and FN
release. In 1928 was assistant sales manager for Burr
and Hines Enterprises. In 1929-30 was sales manager
and in 1930-31 vice-president. Left Burr In 1931 to
become vice-president of Tec-Art Studios, covering all
Kurope for foreign distribution. In 1932 became studio
manager for Tiffany (Talisman), and from 1934-36 general
manager. .Toined Conn as business manager.
PEARSON, GEORGE: Director, b. London, e. Culham
College, Oxford. Schoolmaster; entered Industry on edu-
cational side in 1912, beginning to make entertainment
films in 1913. Has directed over 100 films and written
more than 40 original scripts. Discovered Betty Balfour
in "Nothing Else Matters." Company afBliatlons include
Pathe, Samuelson, Gaumont, Welsh-Pearson, British &
Dominions and Twickenham. Films include the "Squibs' '
series, "Love, Life and Laughter," "Huntlngtower."
"John Halifax, Gentleman," "Open All Night," "Auld
Lang Syne," "Ace of Spades" and "Four Masked Men."
Supervised ".Tourney's End," in U. S. ; "Reveille," "The
Better 'Ole," "River Wolves," "Once a Thief," "Check-
mate," Freelance director.
PEARSON, HERBERT CECIL: Chief sound engineer,
Warner-British studios, Teddington, London. b. Stour-
bridge, Worcestershire, March 20, 1897; married; e. Royal
Naval Colleges, Osborne and Dartmouth. 1910-1922, served
in Navy and holds rank of Lieutenant Commander. 1923-
30, on staff of British Broadcasting Corporation. Went to
Teddington when studio opened in 1931.
PEARSON, HUMPHREY: Writer. Advertisement
writer before entering films. DialogU(; with Monte Katter-
john for "Broadway Babies," First National; collaborated
on "What Price Hollywood," story for "On With the
Show," Warner Bros,; dialogue for "Playing Around,"
First National; story, adaptation and dialogue for "Bright
Lights," First National; "Top Speed," "Going Wild,"
"Sunny," First National; under contract to Radio;
original story for "Traveling Husbands," Radio. In 1931;
wrote story and collaborated screen play "Bright Lights."
Warner. In 1932: dialogue "Westward Passage." RKO;
collaborated on "Men of America," RKO. In 1933:
screen play "The Face in the Sky." Fox; with Edward
Kaufman wrote adaptation. "Aggie Appleby, Maker of
Men," Radio. In 1934: wrote screen play of "The Great
Flirtation," "Elmer and Elsie." Paramount. In 1935:
adaptation. "Ruggles of Red Gap," Paramount; wrote
original story, and collaborated on screen play, "Red
Salute." UA-Reliance. In 1936: collaborated on "Palm
Springs." Paramount.
PEARSON, VIRGINIA: (See 1936.37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
PECENKA, F.: Cameraman. In 1936: "Janosik.'-
French Motion Picture Corp.
PECK, LYDELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PECK, NORMAN: (See l9.'«-:i7 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
PECK, WILLIAM: (Sec 19:i«-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. )
PECLET, GEORGES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PEDELTY, DONOVAN: Writer. In 1935: wrote scen-
ario, and collaborated on additional dialogue, "Brewster's
.Millions," B & D.
PEDROZA, ALPHONSO: Actor. In 1930: "The Gay
Desperado," UA.
PEERS, JOAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PEERS, VICTOR: Executive. Production manager,
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, b. Warwick. Eng-
land, May 18, 1897; married; e. King's School, Warwick.
Started career in films with Stoll Picture Productions in
1918, later British International Pictures and G-B.
PEGG, VESTER: Actor, b. Appleton City, Mo., May
28, 1889; h, 5 feet, 10 inches; light brown hair and
gray-green eyes; 165 pounds: e. Ponca City. Okla. ; hy.
sliooting and fishing. Toured world with lul Ranch wild
west sliow when about 17. In 1911 came to Hollywood.
In films for D. W. Griffith at the old Gritfith studios,
and with John Ford and Harry Carey. Films include
"Birth of a Nation," "Intolerance." "Jordan's a Hard
Road " "The Canyon of the Fools," "Man of the Forest."
"Wildfire-," "Str;aight Shooting." "The Soul Herder,"
"Hell Bent." "Three Mounted Men," "Three Bad Men,"
"Judge Priest," Fox,
PEGLER, JACK A.: Advertising agency field. b.
Minneapolis, Minn,, February t>, 1893: p. Arthur Jame^
Pegler, editorial and feature writer for metropolitan
newspapers. Advertising departments of Chicago Exami-
ner, Chicago Record Herald, Chicago Daily News. Adver-
tising manager, Joliet Herald. Five years in advertising
syndicate business. With Newspaper Feature Service,
Hearst's News Syndicate, later with New York World.
Handled publicity, advertising and exploitation for May-
flower Film Co. With First National Pictures for about
six years. Associated with Paramount Pictures for road
showing of "Beau Geste." In 1928, account executive
with Han£r-Metzger Advertising Agency, New York. For
past six years with Lord and Thomas, advertising agency,
as account executive handling RKO-Radio and Para-
mount Pictures and RKO and Paramount Theatres.
Planned and made arrangements for campaign which
figured in Quigley 1934 Exploitation Award (Quaker
Oats, Joe E. Brown "Six Day Bike Rider" contest).
Suggested and arranged for the Aunt Jemima campaign
in connection with "Imitation of Life." Suggested and
arranged for campaign on Quaker Oats-Jimmy Cagney
campaign, "Devil Dogs of the Air." Arranged national
campaign for Armour Packing Company begun in Im-
portant national magazines and newspapers in April
1935. featuring the headline, "Meal of the Month," wi'h
an individual star selecting his or her favorite meal for
particular month in which his or her picture is released.
In 1937 secured 55 motion picture stars for Lucky Strike
campaign.
PEIL, EDWARD, JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
PEIL, EDWARD, SR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PEISLEY, FREDERICK: Actor, b, Finchley, Eng-
land, Dec. 6. 1904; studied for stage under Italia Conti:
first stage appearance, 1918; played in "The Wandering
Jew," "Peter Pan," "Treasure Island," "Midsummer
Night's Dream," "The Great God Brown," "Young Wood-
ley" and others. Recreations: walking and writing. In
1934 appeared in: "The Secret of the Loch." ABF1>
Hritlsh; "My Heart is Calling," GB; "The Scotland Yard
Mystery," BIP. In 1937: "Scotland Yard Commands,"
GN.
PELEGRINE, LOUIS: Journalism, b. New York City,
May 31, 1903; e. public schools and Columbia University.
B. Lift. Started newspaper work with Fairchild Press in
1925. On copy-desk of old New York Evening World.
Assignments for New York Times. Trade paper editor in
women's apparel field. On editorial staff of Film Daily,
1929 to 1930. Has handled communications publicity for
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On editorial staff of Daily Variety, Hollywood.
PELLET! ER, YVONNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PELSWICK, ROSE: Motion Picture Editor of the New
York Evening Journal.
PELUFO, MANUEL: Actor. In J936: "The Rest
Cure." Regal Prod.
PEMBROKE, SCOTT: Writer and Director. Early
screen career was with Universal. Directed "Ragtime."
"Polly of the Movies," First Division; "A Light In the
Window," "Gypsy of the North," "My Home Town. '
"The Divine Sinner," "Sweet Sixteen," "Branded Man."
"Sisters of Eve." "The Black Pearl." "Brothers," ".Tazz
Cinderella," "Medicine Man," "Last Dance," "Two
Sisters," "Shanghai Rose," Rayart; "Should a Girl
Marry?". Rayart. In 1932: collaborated screen play
"Okay America," U. In 1933 wrote continuity, "King for
a Night," Universal. In 1936: collaborated on original
story. "The Lawless Nineties." "The Oregon Trail,"
Republic.
PENA, JULIO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PENDLETON, GAYLORD: Actor. Played In "Man
slaughter" (1930), Paramount. In 1933: "Unknown
Valley," Columbia; "Life in the Raw," Fox. In 1935:
"The Informer," RKO.
PENDLETON. NAT: Actor. b. Davenport, Iowa
August 9. 1899; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and hazel
eyes; w. 200 pounds; e. public schools <if New York City
and Columbia College: hy. wrestling. Left college to go
to Portugal with Standard Oil Company. After one year
went into general Importing business for himself. Remained
in Spain and Portugal four years. In 1921 returned to
United States and formed True Story Films Corporation,
of which he was vice president and general manager.
Turned professional wrestler and had bouts all over the
country. Stage experience: played the part of a wrestler
in the stage play. "Naughty Cinderella," with Irene
Hordoni In New York and on the road: after that, played
small parts In other stage productions between wrestling
bouts. First screen experience was in juvenile leads in
several Lubin productions. Played parts In twelve silent
pictures for Famous Players-Lasky and Hearst's Cosmo-
politan. Appeared in the following talking pictures: "The
Laughing Lady," as life guard: "The Big Pond," "Last
of the Duanes." "The Sea Wolf." for Fox; "Mr. Lemon
of Orange," Fox; "The Star Witness." Warner; "Blonde
Crazy." Warner; "Spirit of Notre Dame." Universal;
"Pottsville Paluka," Sennett; "Beast of the City." MGM;
"A Fool's Advice," "Secret Witness." "Cauliflower
Alley." "By Whose Hand?". "Deception." Columbia. In
1933: "Baby Face." "College Coach." Warner: "Goldie
Gets Along." Radio; "Lady for a Day." Columbia:
"Penthouse." "The Chief," "Fugitive Lovers." MGM;
"I'm No Angel." Paramount. In 1934: "Lazy River."
"Manhattan Melodrama," "Death on the Diamond,"
"The Thin Man," "The Gay Bride," MGM; "Sing and
Like It." RKO. In 1935: "Times Square Ladv " "B-.h-
Face Harrington," "Reckless." "Murder in the Fleet."
"Calm Yourself," "Here Comes the Band," "It's in the
Air." MGM. In 1936: "The Garden Murder Case,"
"The Great Zlegfeld." "Sworn Enemy," MGM; "Trapned
By Television." Columbia; "Two in a Crowd." "The
Luckiest Girl in the World," U; "Sing Me a Love Song."
WB. In 1037: "Under Cover of Night," "Song of the
City." MGM.
PENKOVICH, N.: Actor. In 1935: "Sunny Youth,"
Ukrainfilm.
PENLEY, CHARLES: Executive. General Supervisor.
Paramount Theatres. England, b. Woking. England. Sept.
3, 1893; m. Dorothea May Dagnall; p. W. S. Penley.
actor and M. A- Penley; e. Manor House Prep. School.
Maidstone, Blstow School, Bedford and Pitman's Business
College. 1910-11 barnstorming in English orovinces;
1912-13 executive positions in London West End thea-
tres; war service Lieutenant and Flight Commander
R.N.A.S. and Admiralty Staflf. Seasons at Theatre Royal
Drury Lane. 1918-21; business manager, Alhambra. Lon-
don. 1921. Entered film industry 1922 as manager stage
production department P.C.T. then exploitation advertising
and super cinema management ; organized and opened up
Astoria group 1929-30; and appointed general manager;
1931-34, general manager. Paramount Astoria Theatres;
1935, to office in England.
PENMAN. KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PENNEL, R.
Almanac.)
PENNER. JOE: Actor, r. n. Joseph Pinter, b. Hungary,
November 11. 1904; m. Eleanor May Vogt, dancer; p.
Sophie and John Pinter: hx, golf and baseball: e.
public schools and high school. Detroit. In vaudeville,
burlesquj and legitimate shows. Fifteen shorts for Vlta-
phone. In 193!: "College Rhythm," Paramount. In 1935:
"Collegiate." Paramount. On radio regularly CBS. In
1937: "New Faces," RKO.
PENNICK, JACK: Actor, b. Portland, Oregon: h. 6
feet 4% inches; blond curly hair and blue eyes; w. 195
pounds; p. Bessie and Albert Ronald Pennlck, non-pro-
fessionals; e. high school, training in the Marine
.Academy; m. Nona Lorraine, non -professional; hy. wood-
craft. Stage experience. On screen in heavy or comedian
parts in "Plastered in Paris," for Fox with Sammy Cohen
and "The Four Sons," "The Mighty." "Navy Blues."
"Thfe Virginian" and "The City Girl." In 1933: "Strange
People," Chesterfield; "Tugboat Annie," MGM. In 1936:
"Under Two Flags," "Private Number." 20th Cent.-Fox;
"Drift Fence," Paramount.
PENNINGTON, ANN: Actress. b. Camden, N. J.;
h. 4 feet 11% inches; brown hair and dark brown eyes;
w. 106 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Cooper School at
Camden. Chief hobby is designing own costumes and
dancing. Stage experience as follows: Two seasons with
Zlegfeld Follies, with "The Scandals." of 1919 and 1928.
vith "Jack and Jill" company and others. Screen experi-
ence began in 1918 with Paramount, and has appeared In
the following productions: "The Little Boy Scout." "The
Sunshine Man." "Antics of Ann." "Rainbow Man."
"Lucky Horseshoes," "The Golden Strain" and "Madame
Behave." She also appeared in the following talking
productions: "Tanned Legs." for RKO and "Hello Baby."
"Is Everybody Happy?" and "The Gold Diggers of
Broadway." Warner Bros.; "Happy Days" (1930). Fox.
Returned to stage.
PENROSE. PETER: Actor. In 1934 appeared m
"Sorrell and Son." United Artists. In 1935: "Lorna
Docne." Associated Talking Pictures; "The Old Curiosity
Siiop. " BIP.
PENWARDEN, DUNCAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
lure Almanac.)
PEPLE, EDWARD H.: Writer. In 1931: story
"Beloved Baclielor." Paramount. In 1935: story "The
Littlest Rebel." Twentieth Century-Fox.
PEPPER, BARBARA: b. May 31. 1916, New York
City; p. father manages Astor Hotel. New York City;
e. academy. Appeared in "George White's Scandals."
"The Little Racketeer" and Ziegfeld's last "Follies." On
screen in 1933- "Roman Scandals," United Artists. In
1934: "Our Daily Bread," United Artists. In 1935: "Let
'Em Have It." iUnited Artists: "Waterfront Lady." Mas-
cot; "The Singing Vagabond." "Frisco Waterfront."
"Forced Landing." Republic. In 1936: "M'Liss."
"Mummy's Boys." "The Big Game." "Winterset," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
PEPPER, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PEPPER. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PERCEVAL, HUGH: Production manager. Phoenix
Films, England; m. Lilian Brind. former director of
Psramount's editorial and censorship department. London;
has one son. Michael, b. April 27, 1936. In 1936: pro-
duced "Calling the Tune," ABP.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PENNA, TARVA: Actress.
Maxims," General Films.
In 1936: "The Three
PERCEY, EILEEN:
Almanac.)
PERCEY, HELEN GLADYS: Head of Paramount Re-
search Department. b. Media, Pa. ; e. Pasadena High
School and Stanford University at Palo Alto, Cal. Was
assistant librarian at the Hollywood Branch of the Public
Library; then teacher at the Los Angeles Library School;
became play reader at the Hollywood Community Theatre,
then secretary to Neely Dickson and active in many
phases of work in connection with the theatre. Then in
charge of the Action department of the main library In
Los Angeles. In 1923 became assistant to Mrs. Me-
Gaffey, then head of the Research Department of Para-
mount, and after two years took full charge of the
department when Mrs. McGafTey lefL
PERCIVAL, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac)
PERCY, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
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DAVID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PERCY,
Almanac.)
PERCY, ESME: Actor, r. n. Saville Esme Percy; b.
London, England, Aug. 8, 1887; h. 5 ft. 8% in.; dark
brown hair and brown eyes; hobbies Include writing and
pianoforte; e. Windsor (England) Paris and Eome. Trained
for stage in Brussels. First appeared In England In 1904.
Played in London and toured South Africa In plays pro-
duced by himself. Talking pictures include "The Lucky
Number" (Gainsborough), 1932, "Summer Lightning" and
"Bitter Swcef (both B & D), In 1933; "On Secret Serv-
ice" (BIP). 1933; "Nell Gwyn," B & D. 1934; English
version of "Unfinished Symphony" (Gaumont), 1934.
Keaton's "The Invader" (British Continental). In 1935:
"Abdul the Damned," BIP; "Invitation to the Waltz,"
Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "The Amateur Gen-
tleman." "Accused," UA; "Spy 77," First Division;
"A Woman Alone." General Films; "The Song of
Freedom," British Lion; "Land Witliout Music," U.
PERCY, W. S.: Actor, r. n. William Stratford Percy,
b, Melbourne. Australia. Dec. 23. 1872; h. 5 feet 2 Inches;
w. 140 pounds; white hair, grey eyes; married; hy. writing
and illustrating travel books; p. non-pro.; Stage as well
as screen. Films: "Oh Daddy." Gaumont British: "La
Vie Parisienne," Nero; "Troubled Waters," Fox British;
"Late Extra," Fox British; "Public Nuisance No. 1."
Cecil Films.
PERCZEL, ZITA: Actress. b. Budapest, Hungary.
April 26, 1918; p. non -professionals; e. Girls High School.
Stage Academy of Budapest; not married. With National
Theatre Company. Since 1934 member of the Vigszlnhaz
Budapest. Pictures include "New Relation," Harmonia-
Pless Production; "Fairy Tale Car," Reflector Production,
19.''.4. In 1935: "Candy Store in Buda," Phoebus Pro-
duction. In 1936: "River Rendez-Vous." Phoebus Prod.;
".\fTair of Honor." Allianz Prod.: in 1937: "Once a
Week " Globus Prod. All made in Budapest in Hungarian.
PERELMAN. LAURA: Author. Collaborated with
S. J. Perelman on "All Good Americans." stage play of
"Paris Interlude." MGM. In 1936: collaborated screen
play "Early to Bed," "Florida Special." Paramount.
PERELMAN, S. J.: Author. Collaborated with Laura
Perelman on "All Good Americans," and in 1934 on stage
play of "Paris Interlude." MG:\r. In 1932: collaborated
screen play "Horse Feathers." Paramount; "Hold 'Em
Jail," RKO. In 1933: collaborated on screen play, "Sit-
ting Pretty." Paramount. In 1935: collaborated treatment
"Big Broadcast of 1936." Paramount. In 1936: collabo-
rated screen play "Early to Bed," "Florida Special "
Paramount.
PEREZ, PAUL: Writer, b. New York City, July 18.
1894, h 5 feet 10% inches; dark brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Miriam Barnett and Robert Perez.
Sr., non-professionals; e. DeWitt Clinton high school.
Received his stage training as a pupil of Mme. Albert!;
played with Washington Square Players; m. Molly O'Sulli-
van, professional; hy. breeding and showing wire-haired
fox terriers. One year with the Washington Square
Players; understudied John Barrymore in "Peter Ibbet-
son." One year as an actor (1916-17) in New York. Six
and one-half years as publicity advertising and exploita-
tion executive (1920-26) in New York and England.
Title and dialogue writer ever since: 1930-31. "The
Toast of the Legion," First National; "The Boy Friend."
Spanish version for Fox; "Mile. Modiste," First National:
"The Great Divide." First National; "The Valiant,"
Spanish version for Fox; "The Big Trail," Spanish version
for Fox; "The Man Who Came Back," Spanish version
for Fox. Adaptation and dialogue for "Mile. Modiste";
rnllahorated screen play "Kiss Me Again," Warner.
In 1932: "Hotel Continental," Tiffany; continuity
"The Doomed Battalion," Universal. In 1933: "It's
Great to be Alive." Fox. Collaborated on story. "One
Year Later," Allied; with Stuart Anthony on "Smoky."
Fox. In 1934: collaborated on adaptation and dialogue
of "The Great Defender," BIP. In 1935: collaborated on
script, dialogue and lyrics of "Radio Parade of 1935."
BIP; collaborated on titles, "Kliou" (The Tiger), Bennett
Pictures; collaborated screen play "East of Java." Uni-
versal. In 1936: story and screen play "The Little Red
School House." "Ring Around the Moon." "August
Week End," Chesterfield: "Last of the Mohicans." UA :
"Easy Money." "Brilliant Marriage." Invincible; "We
Who Are About to Die." RKO-Radio: "Once a Doctor,"
WB. In 1937: "Paradise Express," Republic.
York City; b. Detroit, Mich., June 18. 1908; m. Dorothy
Manheiner; p. ,L D. Pergament; e. Ohio State University;
New York University. Studied law. General manager. The
Film Exchange, Inc., past 7 years. Producer of short
subjects; importer and exporter of features.
PERINAL, GEORGES: Cameraman. In 1933: "The
Private Life of Henry VIII," United Artists-London
iUms; "The Girl from Maxims." London Films. In 193)
•Catherine the Great," United Artists-London Films. In
1935: studio photography, "Sanders of the River," London
Films-UA; studio photography, "Escape Me Never." B &
D. In 1936: photograpliy, "Things to Come," "Rem-
brandt," UA. In 1937: "Dark Journey," UA • "I
Claudius," London Films.
PERIOLAT, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PERKINS, ALBERT R. : Writer, Universal. b. New
York City. Aug. 27, 1904; h. 6 ft. 2% in.; w. 230 lbs.;
P. Miriam and Charles; e. E.xeler and Dartmouth; m.
Mysell Armstrong and has two children. In 1934-35:
editor "The March of Time." 1936-37: collaborated on
screen play. "Rich and Reckless." "Girl on the Front
Page," "The Mighty Treve." "She's Dangerous," "Pre-
scription for Romance," LTniversal; original "Borrowed
Trouble," Republic.
Actress. In 1936: "Old
ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PERFECT,
Almanac.)
PERGAMENT. HARVEY: Secretary and General Man-
ager, The Film Exchange, Inc., 125 West 45th Street, New
PERKINS. CAROLINE:
Hutch." MGM.
PERKINS, GRACE: Writer. r. n. Grace Perkins
Oursler; novelist; b. Boston, Mass., August 20, 1900; p.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lamont Perkins; e. Columbia Uni-
versity and Mesdames de Sacre Couer; m. Fulton Oursler
and has 2 children; hy. music. Author of "Ex-Mistress,"
"Night Nurse," "Personal Maid," "Promiscuous," "Bov
Crazy," and "No More Orchids" and "Air Hostess," all
novels made into pictures. Also "Angel Child," Para-
mount. Made the adaptation of "Promenade Deck." for
Fox. Wrote Liberty Magazine story "Mike," released
by Paramount as "Torch Singer," 1933. In 1934: col-
laliorated screen play "The Social Register," Columbia.
PERKINS. JEANNE ALLEN: Actress, b. Ruston La..
Dec. M 1917: 5 ft. 3% inches; w. 115 pounds; blonde
hair, hrnwn ej'es. Signed Paramount contract, 1936.
PERKINS, JULIE: Actress. In 1936: "Old Hutch,"
MGM.
PERKINS, OSGOOD: Actor. Began his professional
career with the Film Guild in New York and appeared
in "The Front Page," "Loose Ankles" and many others.
In "Mother's Boy" (1929), Pathe; "Tarnished LadV
(1931), Paramount, and "Scarface" (1932), United
Artists. In 1934: "Madame Du Barry," Warner; "The
President V-ntshes." Paramount; on New York stage in
1935 in "Point Valaine" and "Ceiling Zero." In 1935-
"I Dream Too Much." RKO. In 1936: "End of
Summer," N. Y. stage. In 1936: "Golddlggers of 1937,"
WB,
PERKINS, ROBERT W.: Secretary and general counsel
for all Warner-First National interests; headquarters, home
office. New York.
PERLBERG. WILLIAM: Executive. Columbia; b. New
York City. Oct. 22, 189C; e. Cornell University; m. Dagmar
Brox. Was with Wm. Morris Agency, theatre and motion
pictures.
PERRIER. D.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PERRIN, JACK: Actor. Early screen work with
Pathe, Hodkinson, Universal. Metro, Arrow, FBO. Asso-
ciated Exhibitors, First National. Aywon. Rayart, Albee.
has worked mostly in Westerns for Universal. Pictures
include Northwest Mounted Police series; "Wild Blood."
Universal; "Harvest of Hate." "Hoofbeats of Vengeance."
Plunging Hoofs " Universal; "Beyond the Rio Grande."
"Ridin' the Law," "Trails of Danger" (1930). Rig 4:
"Overland Bound," Syndicate. In 1934: "Girl Trouble."
Astor short product. Many short subjects since.
PERRIN NAT: Writer. With Arthur Sheekman wrot"
series of radio broadcasts for the Marx Brothers. With
Sheekman in 1933 wrote additional dialogue on "Duck
Soup." Paramount. Collaborated on "Roman Scandals"
and "Kid Millions," Goldwyn. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Rose of the Rancho." Paramount; "Dimples."
"Pigskin Parade." "Stowaway," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: wrote screen play "Don't Tell the Wife," RKO-
Radio.
PERRIN, SAM: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"Big Broadcast of 1937," Paramount.
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PERRINS, GLEN: Kilitorial staff, Standard-Examiner,
Ogden, Utah; b. April ti, 1902, Evanston, Wyoming.
Went to Ogden in 1908 where he attended grade scliools
and Ogden Ills'! school; married and has two children,
rienrge K and Barbara 2. Entered the University of Utah,
]!i;;o, majoring in Englisli, Attended unlver.sity fniir years.
J lis newspaper career began in 1924 with the Descret
News, Sail I,ake City, where he conducted a theatrical
preview column called Anuisonients in Salt Lake. Tre-
views of every show in town were included in the culumn,
which carried an eight-column spread of photographs of
various motion picture and theatre attractions. Kepre-
sented Variety in Salt I^aUe 1925-1929 later in Ogden
is an occasional contributor to Uillboard c>n theatrical
was an occasional contributor to Billboard on theatrical
liappcnings in that city. Was again appointed Variety
ri-prcsfnlativc in lOliO and submits copy on outstanding
lii:{7 theatre ha|i|ieiiings in Utah. Has been with the
Standard Kxaminer eight years connected with the editorial
statY. in review work and general editing and copy reading
work. Edits theatrical copy and features one to two
pages on amusements each Sunday under the standing
bi'ad 'Turrcnt entertainment in the amusement world."
PERRINS, LESLIE: Actor. London stage player fea-
tured in several British talkers, notably "The Calendar"
(1931). British Lion; "Betrayal," "Whiteface" (1932),
British Lion; "The Lost Chord" (1932). Twickenham:
"Just Smith" (1933). Gaumont-Brltlsh. In 1934: "The
Lash," "Lily of Killarney," "The Roof." "The Pointing
Finger," "Tlie Man Who Changed His Name," "Lord
Edgware Dies." "Open All Night," "The Rocks of
Valpre." "D'ye Ken .Tohn Peel," "The Triumph o'
Sherlock Holmes." Twickenham; "Gay Love," British
Lion; "The Scotland Yard Mystery," BIP; "Song at
Eventide," Argyle-Butcher; "The Squire," B. & D. :
"White Lilac," Fox-British; "Lucky Days" and "Ex-
perts Opinion." R. & D. "Line Engaged," British Lion
and "Nine Days a Queen." GB. In 1937: "Sensation."
Wardour Films; "Rhythm in the Air." Pox-British;
"Snutlicrn Roses." Grafton: "Double Error," "Limping
Man." "No Exit," Pathe; "The General Goes Too
Far," Fanfare; "Bulldog Drummond at Bay," BIP.
PERRY, AYLESWORTH BOWEN, MAJOR GENERAL:
Technical Adviser, b. Lennox City. Province of Ontario.
Can.. August 21, 186.'5; h. 6 feet; w. 180 pounds: white
hair, blue eyes; e. Royal Military Academy of Canada:
married and has three children; hy. golf.
(See 193G-37 Motion Picture
PERRY. BARBARA:
.Mmanac. )
PERRY. FRED: Tennis champion. Married. Helen
Vinson In 1935: Britisli Lion short product. In 1937:
aiipeared in the MGM short. "Tennis Tactics."
PERRY, HARRY: Special effects. In 1936: collabor-
ated on spei'ial effects, "Desire." Paramount; location
director "Beloved Enemy," UA.
Actor. In 1935: "The Irish in
In 1934 appeared In "A
In 1935: "She Gets Her
KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PERRY, HARVEY:
Us," FN.
PERRY, JACK: Actor.
Woman's Man," Monogram.
Man," Universal.
PERRY, JOAN: r.n. Elizabeth Miller. Actress. b.
Pensacola, Fla. ; e. public, high ^hools, and plant finish-
ing; h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 110 lbs.; blonde hair and green
eyes. In la3G: "The Case of the Missing Man," "Gal-
lant Defender," "Dangerous Intrigue," "Mysterious
Avenger," "Blackmailer." "Meet Nero Wolfe." "Shake-
down," Columbia. In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady." "The
Devil is Drijing." CoUimiiia.
PERRY,
Almanac.)
PERRY, LINDA: Actress, b. Denver. Dec. 18. 1914; e.
TI.C.L.A.; (lark eyes, brown hair. In 19.j6: "Sing Me a
I/)ve .Song." "Two Against the World," Warner. In
1937: "In the Deep South," Warjier,
PERRY. MARGARET: Actress, b. Denver; p. Antoinette
IVrry. stage director; e. Miss Hewitt's School; m. Burgess
Meredith, actor; hy. painting and knitting; h. 5 ft. 1 in.;
w. 105 lbs.; blue eyes and auburn hair. On stage in
"After All." "Ceiling Zero." and others. In 1936: "Go
West. Young Man," Paramount.
PERRY. MARGUERITE: Actress. In 1937: "Courrler-
Sud" (.Soutlicrri Mail), Pathe Consortium Cinema.
PERRY, PASCALE and PARTNER: Shooting act. In
19:15: "Here Comes Cookie," Paramount.
PERRY, PAUL: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PERRY, ROBERT: Actor. b. New York City; m.
Nita Primrose, dancer. Pictures include: "The Light of
Western Stars," "Gigolo." "White Gold," "Brass
Knuckles," "Dressed to Kill," "The River Pirate." "Skin
Deep," and in 1929 in "Beggars of Life," Paramount;
■Noi.sy Neighbors." Pathe. In 1933: "The Chief." MGM.
In 1936: "Kilt Kaff." MGM; ".My Man Godfrey," U.
WALTER: (See i93ij-;i7 Motion I'icture
PERRY
.Almanac,)
PERSOFF, ALBERT M.: Story editor, b. New Haven.
Conn., Dec. 25, 1902; e. Yale, 1921, Yale Law School.
1926; has two sons; Richard Elihu and Jonathan. Prac-
ticed law. In Paramount story department, 1928-1932;
KKO story department and editor, 1932-1936. Resigned.
1936. Joined MGM story department in April, 1936.
Film editor. In 1935: "Smart
PERSONS, TOM:
fiiri." Paramount.
PERTWEE, ROLAND: Writer. In 1931 collaborated
dialogue "Honor of the Family"; story "I Like Your
Nerve." Warner. In 1933 collaborated on adaptation.
"The Ghoul," Gaumont-British. In 1934: collaborated
on story and dialogue of "The Night of the Party,"
Gaumont-British. Collaborated on stage play, "Inter-
ference," filmed in 1935 as "Without Regret." Para-
mount; story. "Honours Easy." filmed in 1935 by BIP.
Dialogue, "Man of the Moment." Warner; "Two's Com-
pany." Soskin; "King Solomon's Mines." "Non-Stop
New York," GB. Joined MGM-British.
PETERS, FREDERICK: Actor, b. VValtham, Mass..
June 30, 1884; h. 6 feet 6 inches; dark eyes and brown
hair: w. 250 pounds; e. Waltham grade school, Winches-
ter, Mass., high school; married Lillian Peters; hy. box-
ing, baseball, football, track, rowing, wrestling. Has lived
in Boston, N. Y., Seattle, San Francisco, Hollywood,
Bremerton, Wash. Entered pictures in 1916. Among his
pictures are "Miracles of the Jungles," "Tarzan," "12
Miles Out," "Salome," "Goliath the Giant," "Cyclops,"
"Man Who Laughs/' "Spieler," and with Lupine Lane.
In 1936: "I Conquer the Sea." Academy.
PETERS, HANS: Art director. In 1935: collaborated
on art direction, "Dressed to Thrill," Fox. In 1936:
"King of Burlesque." "It Had to Happen." "Sins of
Man." "The Road to Glory." "Girl's Dormitory," "Ladies
in Love." "Pigskin Parade," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "Nancy Steele is Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
PETERS, DR. 0. A.: Director and Writer, b. Ger-
many; e. Universities of Heidelberg and Berlin; h. 6 feet;
brown liair, blue eyes; hy. music, art and all sports.
Former officer in Prussian Guard and diplomatic service;
comes from very old family of scientists ; his uncle, the
former Cardinal Kopp, wanted him to become a priest.
but lie entered the field of art. For 25 years motion
picture director, writer and star; was producer for 4 years;
stage experience as director; actor in Berlin, Stuttgart
and Buenos Aires. Author of three books, one war book
written for the general staff; wrote about 30 picture plays;
directed 35; star and featured player in over 50 pictures;
well-known pictures Include: "Circus People," "Engineer
Branting." "Messier," Ufa; "Love Sacrifice," Maria Fein-
Max Reinhardt; "Storms of Life," Werner-Krauss; "Lost
Daughters," "Green Vampire," "Ghost Castle." Was
called from New Y'ork as technical director for Lewis
Milestone on "All Quiet on the Western Front"; dis-
coverer of a new type of motion picture, "Psychephone."
PETERSEN, PETER: Actor. In 1937: "The Eternal
Mask." Mayer-Burstyn ; "Masquerade In Vienna." George
Kraska.
PETERSON, CARL 0.: Cameraman. In 1935: collabor-
ated on photography, "Little America," film of Byrd's
second Antarctic expedition. Paramount.
PETERSON, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Hector. Minn.;
e. in Chicago and at Columbia University, New York City;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 120 pounds; blond liair and blue
eyes. She was given a test by B. P. Fineman at Astoria
Studios while playing on the legitimate stage in New
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - heiqht
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weighs
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York City. The test was taken to the Coast by Buth
Collier and shown at First National Studios. Signed for
the part of the mother in "Mother's Cry," "Up for
Murder," "Party Husband," "Penrod and Sam," "Travel-
ing Husbands," "Bought," "Way Back Home." In 1933:
"The Mayor of Hell," Warner; "Hold Me Tight," Fox;
"Big Executive," "I'm No Angel," Paramount. In 1934:
"Beloved." Universal; "As the Earth Turns," Warner;
"Treasure Island," MGM; "Peck's Bad Boy," Fox; "Un-
certain Lady," Universal. In 1935: "Sweepstake Annie."
Liberty; -Laddie." "Freckles." RKO; "Society Doctor."
"Pursuit," MGM; "Man of Iron," FN. In 1936: "The
Country Doctor," "Reunion," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Under Cover of Night," MGM; "Her Husbjnd Lies,"
Paramount.
PETERSON. ELSA: (.See 1930-37 Motion Picture
.Mniunac. )
PETERSON, ERNST: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PETERSON, DR. FREDERICK: Educator. Was a
director of Motion Picture Research Council. M.D. b.
Faribault, Minn., March 1, 1S59; m. Antoinette Kotan, of
Waco, Texas, April 3. 1895; two children; p. John Fred-
erick and Hilma (Llndholm) Peterson; e. high school and
private tutors; M.D., Buffalo; Ph.D., Niagara; LL.D..
Pennsylvania. Instructor, lecturer and professor. Author
of numerous books. Clubs: Authors, Century, New York
Yacht; Authors' (London). Home: 555 Park Avenue, New
York.
PETERSON. GUS: Cameraman. In 1936: "Headin'
for the Rio Grande," GN. In 1937: "Arizona Days,"
GN,
PETERSON, RUTH: Actress. b. Wauwatosa, Wis.;
h. 5 feet, 4% inches; w. 120 pounds; brown hair, green
eyes; hy. collecting odd jewelry. On stage when 9 years
old and played child parts. Stage experience. Appeared
in the Gaumont-British picture "Hindle Wakes," and
was signed to a Fox contract in February, 1934. In 1935:
"Charlie Chan in Paris," 20th Century-Fox.
PETRIE, HAY: Actor, r. n. David Hay Petrie; b.
Dundee. Scotland, .July 16, 1895; h. 5 ft. 3% in.; w. 135
pounds; brown hair and brown eyes; hy. golf. Four years
Shakespearean repertory. Old Vic, London. Films include
barber role in "Private Life of Henry VIII" (London
Films), "Nell Gywn" (British and Dominions), "The Old
Curiosity Shop" (BIP), and British and Dominions' "Peg
WofBngton," 1935; "I Give My Heart." Associated British
Pictures; "Moscow Nights." Denham-UA. In 1936: "The
Ghost Goes West," London Films-UA; "Here We Are
Again." Baxter and Barter; "The House of the Spaniard,''
Phoenix; "Koenigsmark," Pathe Natan (Paris); "Invita-
tion to the Waltz." BIP; "Hearts of Humanity." Baxter
& Barter: "No Escape," Phoenix; "Rembrandt," "Knight
Without Armour," UA; "Not Wanted on Voyage," Dela.
PETRI, ILSE: Actress, b. Potsdam, Germany, March
21, 1918; blond hair and blue eyes; p. father a colonel;
e. Lyceum, actors school, trained under Ilka Gruning;
hobbies include dancing and singing. Films include "Das
Madchen vom Moorhof," Ufa, 1935. In 1936: "Der
Raub der Sabinerinnen." Europa: "Konigstlger," Rolf
Randolf; "Der selfsame Gast," Ufa.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PETRIE, WALTER:
Almanac.)
PETROFF, BORIS: Dramatic advisor. b. Sarotov,
Russia. Dec. 19, 1894; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 170 lbs.; brown
hair and blue eyes; married; hy. photography; p. Mr. and
Mrs. Boris Petroff, producer; e. college. Was stage direc-
tor. 10 years of direction on Paramount Publix stage
presentations, Paramount Theatre. Staged "Madam
DuBarry." In films: "Hats Off." Staged operatic se-
(luc-nces for "Fatal Lady"; dramatic advisor for Mae West.
PETROFF. VICTOR: Dance director. In 1936: col-
laborated on dance direction "Hats Off," GN.
PETROITCH, IVAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PETROV, A.: Actor. In 1933: "Peasants," Linfilm.
PETRUCCI, ANTONIO: Assistant Editor, II Tevere.
Rome, Italy; b. Rome, January 1, 1907; p. Gualtiero; e.
doctor in social sciences. Assistant editor, 1924, "Corrlere
d'ltalia," then of "Politlca Sociale." From 1932 cinema-
tographic critic of newspaper "II Tevere." Has written
cinematographic subjects In collaboration with Amleto
Palermi. Has published a play, "Bitorno In Colonia"
("Return to the Colony.") This followed by "Storia
della Cinematografla" "Story of the Cinematography in
Italy." Collaborates also for various Italian and foreign
magazines. Scene-director and assistant.
PETSCHNIKOFF, SERGEI: Assistant director. In
1934: -Rendezvous at Midnight," "Secret of the
Chateau," "Gift of Gab,-' Universal. In 1935: "The In-
visible Ray." ■Storm Over the Andes." "Princess O'Hara."
I'niversal. In 1936: -'nracula's Daughter," U.
PETTEV, TOM: Motion Picture Producers and Dis-
tributors of America, Public Information Department
b. Martindale. Texas. Jan. 4, 1895; p. Mr. and Mrs.
B. E. Pettey; e. Texas University; married. Was
newspaperman.
PETTIJOHN, C. C. : General counsel. Motion Picture
Producers and Distributors of America, Inc., Film Boards
of Trade; b. Indianapolis, Ind., May 5, 1881; p. Dr. Otto
Ueecher and Lillian A. Pettijohn; e. Indiana University
(A. 15., 1903), department of law, and graduate of Short-
ridge high school, 1900; m. Belle Bruce, formerly with
Vitagraph and Metro (real name Helen I. Lynch). Prac-
ticed law in Indianapolis, 1903-1916, and New York.
1916-35; is a member of the Indiana State Bar Associ-
ation, and a member of the bar in New York; belongs
to the National Democratic Club, the Motion Picture Club,
University Club, Westchester County Club, Indianapolis
Athletic Club, and among the fraternal organizations of
which he is a member are: The Masonic (Shrine), Elks,
Knights of Pythias.
PETTINGELL, FRANK: Actor, b. Liverpool, England,
January 1, 1891. Formerly artist and journalist. At-
tracted to stage in 1910. First London appearance, 1922.
Since, he has written and produced several plays. In
"Hobson's Choice." 1931, BIP; in British talkers in-
cluding, "The Good Companions," 1932, "A Cuckoo In the
Nest," 1933. both for Gaumont-British; "Yes, Madam,"
•That's My Wife," "The Big Splash," "Keep It Quiet,"
1934, all for British Lion; "This Week of Grace," 1933,
Twickenham; "Red Wagon." 1933, BIP. In 1935; "In a
Monastery Garden," Julius Hagen Prod. In 1936: "The
Amateur Gentleman," UA; In 1934: "My Old Dutch,"
GB; "Say It With Diamonds," MGM. In 1935: "The
Hope of His Side," B. & D. ; "The Last Journey,"
Twickenham; "Fame," B. & D. In 1936: "Millions,"
B. & D. In 1937: "Tak My Tip," GB; "Spring Handi-
cap," BIP.
PETTIT, WALTER W.: Assistant Director, New York
School of Social Work; member of faculty since 1915. b.
Fredonia. N. Y. . August 29. 1882; married; e. normal
school, 1901; B.S.. Teachers College. Columbia Univer-
sity. 1911, M,A,, 1912; Ph.D., Columbia University, 1918.
Teacher and high school principal, Philippine Islands,
1901-09; principal. Elementary "Technical School, Evans-
ton, 111.. 1911-13; field secretary. Playground and Recrea-
tion Association of America. 1913-14; special assistant
to American Embassy, Petrograd. engaged in relief work,
1916-17; faculty of Dallas Institute for Social Service.
1927-28; Executive Director, Temporary Emergency Relief
Administration of New Y'ork State, 1932-33; A.A.S.W.
Member of general committee of National Board of Review.
March, 1921, to date; member of executive committee.
February. 1922, to the present; chairman of the executive
committee from February, 1929 to March, 1931; member
of Exceptional Photoplays Committee since June, 1921.
PETTUS, TERRY: Drama editor. Ledger. Tacoma.
Wash.; b. Baraboo, Wise, Aug. 15, 1904; p. Edward
and Mattie Pettus ; e. University of Minnesota ; m. Berta
S. Pettus. Daily papers, Crookston and Minneapolis,
Minn.; Grand Forks, N. D. ; Seattle, Wash. Contributor
to West Coast publications. Past President Tacoma News-
paper Guild.
PEVTZOV, I. N.: Actor. In 1935: "Chapayev," Lin-
film.
PFAFF, HAROLD L.: Film Salesman, Paramount in
Toronto; b. New Hamburg, Ontario, Can., July 16, 1889;
married ; e. public and high school. Started with Regal
Films, 21 Adelaide St., as shipper, 1916; promoted to
booker; resigned, 1919, to become booker. First National
until 1921; then resigned and joined Canadian Educational
Films as salesman and branch manager. Resigned, 1928.
ti take over position of general manager for Canada of
Tiffany Productions, Inc. Returned to Canadian Educa-
tional Films. 1930. as branch manager. Then in
charge of Educational Films for Canada. Now film sales -
n-.an. Paramount, Toronto.
PHALKE. DHUNDIRAJ GOVIND: Founder and man
aging partner. The Hindustan Film Co. b. Trimback.
April 30. 1870. e. School of arts^ Bombay and Kalab-
havan, Baroda. Before entering pictures was founder
and managing partner of Phalke's Art Engraving and
Printing Works; founder and managing partner, Laxmi
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Art I'riiiting Works. l'J12; produced "Baja Harishchan-
ilra," first motion picture in India. Has produced over
100 pictures, all written and directed by himself.
PHELPS, BUSTER: Juvenile. r. n. Silas Vernon
Phelps, Jr.; b. Hollywood, Nov. 5, 192B; h. 47 Inches;
blond hair and brown eyes; w. 58 pounds; p. Silas
Vernon and Virginia Louise Phelps; e. public and studio
Kchools; by. gardening and cooking. Entered films at
rtve months. In Mickey McGulre comedies. Films
"Three on a Match," Warner; "Orphan Annie," RKO;
"Handle With Care," Fox; "Frisco Jennie," Warner;
"Sailor's Luck," Pox; "The World Gone Mad," Mascot;
"Laughing at Life," Mascot; "One Man's Journey,"
KKO; "Broken Dreams," Monogram; "Night Flight,"
.\1GM; "Servants' Entrance," Fox; "Strange Wives,"
Universal; "Little Men," Mascot; "Anna Karenlna,"
MOM. In 1936: "Too Many Parents," Paramount.
PHELPS, LEE: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Parole
(iirl," Columbia. In laa4: "Six of a Kind," Paramount;
lieggars in Ermine." Monogram. In 1935: "A Thousand
Kollars a Minute," Kepublic. In 1936: "Palm Springs."
Paramount; "Crash Donovan," U. In 1937: "Sandflow,"
U.
PHELPS, RUSSELL: Publicity director. Reliance
I'ictures; b. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Newspaper reporter
and editor in Omaha. Minneapolis. San Francisco and
other cities. With United Artists producing units for
twelve years.
PHELPS, TEX: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Randy
Hides Alone," Alonogram. In 1936: "The Lonely Trail,"
Kepublic.
PHILBIN, MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PHILBRICK. WILLIAM H.: (See 1936-37 Motion
I'icture Almanac.)
PHILIP, RONALD: Casting Director, Twickenham Film
Studios, Ltd., St. Margarets, Twickenham and J. H.
Productions, Ltd., Station Road, Boreham Wood, Elstree.
Director of Twickenham Studios, Ltd., J. H. Productions,
Ltd., and Twickenham Film Distributors. Ltd., 111.
Wardour Street, London, W.l. Born London, England,
.March. 1910.
PHILLIPS, ARTHUR: Writer. In 1934: wrote story
and collaborated on screen play "Limehouse Blues,"
Paramount. In 1933: collaborated treatment "The Last
Outpost," Paramount. In 1936: screen story "Yellow-
stone," U; collaborated on "The Big Broadcast of 1937,"
Paramount.
PHILLIPS, COLES: Managing editor. The Elks Maga-
zine, New York City; b. New Bochelle, N. Y., July 3,
1913; p. Coles Phillips and Teresa Hyde Phillips; e.
University of Virginia.
PHILLIPS, DORIS:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PHILLIPS, EDDIE: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Aug. 14;
p. non -professionals; e. North East high and University
of Pennsylvania, and received his stage training in
Orpheum stock; hy. golf and magic. Three years in stock
and played with Blanche Bates, Holbrook Blinn and
Lionel Barrymore; also in Orpheum stock in Germantown.
llegan screen career with Mary Pickford in "The Love-
light" and has been in pictures nine years. He appeared
in 1929 in "Scandals," "College Love," "His Lucky
Day," "King of the Campus," "Universal; in 1930 in
"Chasing Rainbows," MGM; "Big Boy," Warner Bros.;
in 1931: "Dancing Sweeties," Warner; "Dream House,"
Sennett; "Racing Youth," Universal; "House of Mystery,"
Universal; "Common Law," Pathe; "Wicked," Fox;
"Emma." MGM. In 1933: "Cross Fire," Radio; "Police
Call." Showmen's Pictures; "Wild Boys of the Road."
First National. In 1935: "Circumstantial Evidence."
Chesterfield. In 1936: "Ring Around the Moon," Chester-
field; "Wedding Present," Paramount.
PHILLIPS, HELENA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PHILLIPS, HOWARD: Actor, b. Kingston, Jamaica,
West Indies, February 6, 1906; h. 5 feet 10% inches;
blue eyes and light hair; w. 158 pounds; e. Yale tJnl-
versity. Ph. B.. 1925. Studied with Prof. George P.
Baker, Department of Drama, 1926-27; chief hobby is
music. Stage experience for 4 years. Entered films in
April, 1931, with Fox and appeared In "The Spider,"
"Sob Sister." "Surrender,'" "Stepping Sisters": (1932t
"The I.,ast Mile," Tiffany. In 1936: "Fugitive in the
.Sky." WB. In 1937: "Dead Yesterday," 20th Cejitury-
Kox; "White Bondage," WB.
PHILLIPS, JIM: Actor. In 1935: "Stormy," Uni-
versal.
PHILLIPS, JOE: Actor. "Boy Wanted" (1929).
Columbia; Victor Gems; "Si, Si, Senor" (1930), Educa-
tional-Ideal Comedies; "Dancing Around" (1929), Pathe
• ieorge LeMaire Conipdies. In 1936: "Riff BafT," MGM.
PHILLIPS, MARY: (See lO.IK 1(7 Motion ritture
-Mrnanac. )
PHILLIPS, NORMAN, JR.: Actor, b. Baldwin. L. I.,
N. v.. July 17, 1917; h. 5 feel, 6V4 inches; blond hair
and brown eyes; w. 133 pounds p. Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Phillips, Sr., professionals; e. graduate. Professional Chil-
dren's School, New York City; hobbies include writing,
hunting, pipe collecting. Was in legitimate theatre,
musical comedy and vaudeville ten years. Started at age
uf three. Films include "Fifty Million Frenchmen,"
Warners, 1930; in 1931: "The Midnight Special," Ches-
terfield; "Sidewalks of New York." MGM. In 1932:
"Lovers Courageous," MGM. In 1934: "The Band Plays
On," MGM. In 1935: "David Copperfleld," "Public
Hero No. 1," MGM; "I'll Bet You," Liberty.
PHILLIPSON. PERCY: President. General Register
Corp. Started as dramatic elocutionist. Entered motion
picture industry in 1910 as theatre manager. 1914, ex-
clusive sales manager, Pathe Freres. London. 1915-1919,
war service in Egypt. Returned in 1920 to Pathe Freres,
London, as general sales manager. 1921, appointed by
First National to open new sales office in England, as
general sales manager. 1926, appointed managing director,
Automaticket, Ltd.. distributing Automatic Gold Seal
Ticket Register. 1932, Automaticket, Ltd. purchased Auto-
matic Ticket Register Corporation. 1934, American branch
reorganized under name General Register Corporation.
Was made president of the company as well as managing
director of the English company.
PHIPPS, SALLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PHYFE, HAL: Photographer, b. Nice, France. Febru-
ary 22, 1889; h. 6 feet 2V4 inches; dark brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 176 pounds; e. Ashbery College in
Ottawa, Canada, from which he was graduated; hy. his
work. In 1926 he took up photography. Owns one cf
the largest private studios In New York. Joined Fox
Films and photographed its leading players in May, 1931.
PIAZZA, BEN: Executive, b. Hazelhurst, Miss.; e.
Brothers of the Sacred Heart; B.A., College Seminary,
Trappist Monastery. Gethsemane, Ky. ; m. Francesca Cap-
pelano, pro.; has one daughter; studied for priesthood. On
stage at 17. Toured with repertoire shows, beginning in
1909. With Martin Beck and Orpheum Circuit, managing
Orpheum theatres of New Orleans, Minneapolis and Los
Angeles 10 years. General manager, B. F. Keith Enter-
prises and circuit, 1928-29. General manager RKO vaude-
ville department. 1929. Talent scout and casting director,
MGM. 1930-34. Talent executive. Paramount, 1934-36.
Vice-president. Major Pictures Corporation.
PICARD, MARCEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PICHEL, IRVING: Director, Actor, Writer, b. Pitts-
burgh, Pa.; h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 185 pounds;
e. was graduated from Central high school in Pittsburgh
and from Harvard in 1914; m. Vlolette Wilson, stage
actress of Berkeley, Cal. Stage experience: "Hamlet,"
and others. Was member of the advisory board of the
Theatre Guild. Accepted an offer from MGM and spent
six months writing for pictures. On screen in "The Right
to Love," "Murder by the Clock," "The Road to Reno."
"An American Tragedy," "The Cheat," "The Miracle
Man," "Two Kinds of Women." "Forgotten Command-
ments." for Paramount. In 1932 in "Island of Lost
Souls," Paramount; "Most Dangerous Game." RKO-
Radio; (1933) "Oliver Twist," Monogram; "Story of
Temple Drake," "I'm No Angel," Paramount; directed.
"Before Dawn." appeared in "The Bight to Romance,"
Radio. In 1934 appeared in: "Such Women Are
Dangerous." Fox; "Cleopatra," Paramount; "Fog
Over Frisco," Warner. In 1935: co-director of "She."
RKO; appeared in "Special Agent," Warner. In 1936:
appeared in "The House of a Thousand Candles," Republic;
appeared in "Don't Gamble With Love," Columbia;
directed "Gentleman From Louisiana," "Beware of
Ladies." "Hearts in Bondage," "Down to the Sea,"
Republic; appeared in "Dracula's Daughter," U; appeared
in "General Spanky." MGM. In 1937: "Larceny on the
Air," "Join the Marines," "Beware of Ladies." Re-
public; appeared in "High. Wide and Handsome." Para-
mount.
PICKARD. HELENA: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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PICKARD. JOHN: (See 19:;e-:i
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PICKARD, LIONI: Writer.
adapted as "Heart's Desire," iill
PICKARD, MARGERY: Aetress. r.ii. Margery Woods.
b. StiolHeM, lOiiH.. Dec. 17, I'.lll; ii. 5 ft. 2 in.; w. 101)
lbs.; brown hair, Ijiuun eyes; married; e. Ursuline Convent
Saventlieim, lirus.sels. Staae before films. "Sing as We
Go" (ATP), "Dark Journey" (London Films).
PICKER, SYLVIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PICKETT, HAROLD EMERSON: Branch manager. Par-
amount Distributing Co., Inc., Dallas, Texas; b.
Douglasville, Ga., .June 8, lS9(i; married, 3 children;
|j. deceased; e. high school. Savannah; 1 year post
graduate: 1 year law under fattier. Entered army, Georgia
National Guard, 1916, private to lieutenant, served three
years in field artillery. Spent six months in France in
Expeditionary Forces. 1919, Cudaliy Paclcing Co.; 1921,
.Sur.maid Raisin Corp.; traveling salesman entire South-
east, also Texas. Entered Paramount, 1923, as salesman,
Atlanta office; immediately transferred to Dallas office; then
Memphis; back to Dallas until January, 1925; made branch
manager; San Antonio. Promoted manager Oklahoma City
office in April, 1933, and then transferred to manager of
the Dallas office In January, 1934.
PICKFORD, MARY: Actress-Producer, r. n. Gladys
Smith; sister of late Jack Pickford and late Lottie
Plckford, professionals; b. Toronto, Canada, April 8, 1893;
div. Douglas Fairbanks, professional. Began her stage
career in her native city, Toronto, Canada, when but 5
years old, playing a speaking part with the Valentine
Stock company in that city. At 8 years she was already
a veteran actress, going on the road with "The Little
Bed Schoolhouse" and a year later starring In "The
Fatal Wedding." At 13 she played with Chauncey Olcott
in "Edmund Burke" and her first appearance on Broad-
way was made under the auspices of David Belaseo in
"The Warrens of Virginia."
Her first screen appearance was in "Her First Biscuits"
with Florence Laurence and William Courtright (who
again appeared with her in "My Best Girl" (1927); then
the leading role in "The Violin Maker of Cremona" for
Biograph; thence to Independent Motion Picture Com-
pany, again returning to Biograph. Belaseo succeeded in
winning her back to the stage the following season and
presented her in "A Good Little Devil." In the spring
of 1913 she made a film of the play for Famous Players
«nd after that she rose rapidly to her present pre-
eminence in motion pictures. She was vice president of
Mary Pickford Famous Players Company In 1915 and
iil'peared in the followins pictures fur that company; "A
Good Little Devil," "Caprice," "Bishop's Carriage,"
"Tess of the Storm Country," "Hearts Adrift," "Such a
Little Queen," "Eagle's Mate," "Behind the Scenes,"
"Fanchon the Cricket," "Cinderella," "Mistress Nell,"
"A Dawn of Tomorrow," "Rags," "Little Pal," "The
Girl of Yesterday." "Poor Little Pippina," "Madam
Butterfly," "The Foundling," "The Eternal Grind,"
"Hulda from Holland" and "Less Than the Dust."
In 1916 Mary Pickford Company was organized and
she acquired one-half Interest in the profits of her films
which were released through Artcraft Pictures. Among
these films were: "Pride of the Clan," "Poor Little Rich
Girl," "Romance of the Redwoods," "The Little Ameri-
can," "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," "Little Princess,"
'Stella Maris," "Amarilla of Clothes Line Alley,"
"M'liss," "How Could You, Jean?" "Captain Kidd, Jr.,"
"Johanna Enlists." In 1918 Miss Pickford became an
Independent producer, making pictures for release through
First National. These included "Daddy Long Legs,"
"The Hoodlum" and "Heart o' the Hills." Early In
1919, Mary became one of the organizers of United
Artists Corporation, which organization releases her pic-
tures today. "PoUyanna," her first production for United
Artists, was followed by "Suds," "The Love Light,"
"Through the Back Door," "Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
"Tess of the Storm Country" (directed by John S. Robert-
son), "Rosita" (directed by Ernst Lubitsch), "Dorothy
Vernon of Haddon Hall," "Little Annie Rooney," "Spar-
rows," "My Best Girl" and "Coquette," released early
In 1929, was her first all -talking picture. "The Taming
of the Shrew," all-talking picturlzatlon of Shakespeare's
comedy, marked the first joint appearance of Mary Pick-
ford and Douglas Fairbanks in a film, and in 1931 "Kiki"
for United Artists; 1932-33, "Secrets." In 1934: wrote
"Why Not Try God." "My Rendezvous with Life" and
"The Demi-Widow." and appeared in radio series of
plays over the Nl',(~' network, and in 19;i(i over CHS.
In 1935 became flr.^t vice president of United Artists.
1936: also in radio. With Jesse L. Lasky formed Pickford-
Lasky Producing Company. In 19.'ifi: co-produeer "One
Rainy Afternoon." produced "The Gay Desperado," V.\.
PICKREL, FRED B.: President and general manager,
Fred B. I'ickrei Theatre.s. I'onea City, Okla. ; b. Jackson.
Ohio, April 4, 1885; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. Peter
I'ickrei; e. high school and university. Theatrical musi-
cian, publicity, circus to grand opera. Managed legitimate
and stock houses including Forum in Wichita, Kan., from
1904 to 1913. Pathe salesman Kansas City 1916 to 1917.
Pathe exchange manager Oklahoma City 1917 to 1921.
Owned small house in Ponca City 1914 to 1916 then
joined Pathe, returning to Ponca City in 1923. Five
houses at one time in Ponca City, one In Pawhuska.
I'resident, MPTO of Oklahoma two terms.
PICORRl, JOHN: Actor. In 1935: "False Pretenses,"
Chesterfield. In 1936: "Big Brown Eyes," Paramount.
In 19;i7: "Diek Tracy," Republic serial.
PICQUET, CHARLES W.: President of Theatre Own-
ers of North and South Carolina, Inc. Has been active
in small town theatre operation In Carollnas and operatei
Carolina at Southern Pines and Carolina at Pinehurst
$1 top admission at Piequet's I'inehurst house was eoni-
Mion before depression. Member of board of directors of
the MPTOA.
PIDGEON, WALTER: Actor, b. East St. John, Nev»
Brunswick, Can.. Sept. 23, 1898; e. in Canada: h. 6 feet
2 inches; w. l:ill pounds; black hair and giav eyes; by.
golf and music. Met Elsie Janis in the World war and
she became Interested in his voice. Professional career
began with Miss Janis in "At Home," in which they
toured the United States and England. Made Victor
phonograph records and then went into vaudeville with
Elsie Janis. Appeared In the following talking pictures:
"Her Private Life" with Billle Dove, "A Most Immoral
Lady," "Bride of the Regiment" and "Mile. Modiste."
Featured in "Viennese Nights" for Warner Brothers;
"Toast of the Legion" (1930), First National: "Going
Wild" (1930), "The Gorilla" (1930), First National. In
lii34: "Journal of a Crime." Warner. On stage in New
York in "No More Ladies." "Something Gay," "The
Night of January 16." and "There's Wisdom in Women."
In 1936: "Big Brown Eyes." "Fatal Lady," Paramount.
In 1937: "Girl Overboard," "As Good As Married,"
"She's Dangerous," U.
PIELOW, RALPH: Branch manager, m. Marigold Ball.
Salesman General Film Company. .Mareli. 1916, Pittsburgh:
joined Pathe, Inc.. March, 1917, Albany. N. Y. Trans-
ferred to San Francisco. Cal.. for Pathe in 1918. Joined
W. W. Hodkinson 1920 and appointed manager Seattle
office. Joined Goldwyn Pictures as salesman. Seattle
branch, 1922; transferred to Albany. N. Y. . February,
1927. Made special representative for MGM on West
Coast in 1928 and appointed Albany branch manager. Janu-
ary, 1929. President, Albany Variety Club.
(See 1936-
PIERCE, EVELYN:
Almanac. )
PIERCE, GEORGE: (See 1936-37
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PIERCE, GERALD:
.Mmanae.)
PIERCE, JACK:
Almanac.)
PIERCE, JAMES: Actor, b. Freedom, Ind.. August 8.
1900; e. Indiana University. Has lived in Tucson, Ariz..
Los Angeles. Entered pictures in 1927. Pictures include
Tarzan In "Tarzan and the Golden Lion," FBO; "Her
Summer Hero," FBO; "Phantom of the Range," FBO:
"Jesse James," Paramount; The Cop in "Ladies of the
Mob," Paramount; taxi driver In "So Long Letty."
Warner; New York Yankee ball player in "Fast Com-
pany." Paramount. In 1935: "The Virginia Judge," Para-
mount. In 1930: "Flash Gordon," Universal Serial.
PIERCE, JAN: Singer. Radio and stage work. In
1935: Universal short product.
PIERCE, JIM: r. n. James H. Pierce, b. Freedom,
Ind.. Aug. S. 1900; h. 6 ft. 3% in.; w. 225 pounds;
(lark hair and blue eyes; married; e. Indiana Univ. Was
afldetie director, .\rizona Univ. First Tarzan in feature
ieoKtli picture. Recently: "Follow the Fleet." "There
(iocs My Girl." RKO; "Day at the Races." MGM;
"Vogues of 1938." UA; "Green Light," WB.
PIERCE. MISS NOEL: Writer, b. New Britain,
Conn.. Aug. 24, 1907; p. Frederick and Elizabeth Pierce;
e. Columbia University, two years; Yale University, Fine
-Arts. "J7 Workshop." for period of two years. Play-
wright, short story writer: "Shooting Star." for Francine
Larrimore; "Night Club Hostess," "Leading Man" and
"Broadway Party," Cosmopolitan. Dramatized "Gallows
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Orchard." sold to Henry Forbes. Empire Theatre. 19.35.
.Screen play, in lolialHiiatioii, "Under Pressure"; con-
tributed to treatuicnl 'Tlie Daring Young Man." Fox.
PIERCE, RUBY EDNA: Editor. General Manager and
Secretary-Treasurer, Palm Beach Daily News and Palm
Beach Life, Palm Beach. Fla. b. Winter Park. Fla. ;
p. Annie S. and E. K. Pierce. General manager of both
publications for thirty years and editor of both for the
i>ast twenty-eight years Has worked in this office since
leaving grammar school.
PIERCE, WILLIAM A.: Assistant to Chas. B. Rogers,
producer, b. Paris, Tenn., .June 10. 1901; h. 6 ft. ; w ISO
lbs..; p Jessie Pearl; e. high school and attended college;
111. Wilma Stephen.';on. 1921-26, professional musician and
instrument teacher. 1926-31, Pierce Commercial service.
PIERSON. ARTHUR: Actor, b. Oslo. Norway, June 16,
1901; h. 5 feet lOVa Inches; brown hair and blue eyes; vv.
150 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. two years at the
University of Washington. Stage experience: "So This
Is London," and others. On screen In three Paramount
pictures. "Tomorrow and Tomorrow." "No One Man,"
"The Strange Case of Clara Deane." Signed Fox con-
tract In April, 1932. In 1933: "The Devil's Brother,"
MGM; "Ann Carver's Profession," "Before Midnight."
Columbia; "The Way to Love," Paramount. In 1935:
".Murder in the Clouds." Warner.
PIERSON, CARL: Film Editor. In 1933: "Wine, Wom-
en and Song." produced by I. E. Chadwick. In 1934
"Manhattan Love Song." "Blue Steel," "Jane Eyre,"
"Lawless Frontier," Monogram. In 1935; "The Nut
Farm,'" "The Mystery Man," "Rainbow Valley," "The
lloosier Schoolmaster," "Paradise Canyon," "The Keeper
of the Bees." Monogram; "Westward Ho," "Cappy Ricks
Returns," "Frisco Waterfront," "The Singing Yagabond,"
Republic.
PIGOTT, TEMPE: Actress. "Seven Days Leave"
(1929), Paramount; "Night Work," Pathe; "America or
Bust" (1930), Pathe-Checker Comedies, second series. In
Ut:!3: "A Study in Scarlet." Fox-World Wide; "Doctor
Bull." Fox; "If I Were Free." Radio. In 1934: "Long
Lost Father." RKO; "One More River." Universal. l-i
15135: "The Devil Is a Woman." Paramount; "Becky
Sharp." RKO-Pioneer; "Calm Yourself." MGM. In 1936:
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," IIA ; "The White Angel," FN.
PIKE, ALBERTA: Drama editor. Rocky Mountain News,
Denver, Col.; b. Denver, July 9, 190G; p. Otis Albert and
Molly V. Pike: e. A. B. University of Colorado. 192ti,
studied for M. A.. Columbia University. New York;
lias two sons by a first marriage which ended in divorce ;
married in 1936 to Robert W. Boyd, circulation manager.
Kocky Jlountain News. Was with various small news-
papers; edited a trl -weekly. Was reporter for old New
York World. New Y''ork Daily News, Brooklyn Daily
Ragle. Rocky Mountain News. Appointed drama and mo-
tion picture editor, Roi;ky Mountain News, in 1934.
PIKE. SAMUEL M.: Writer. In 1937: collaborated
on adaptation of "When's Y'our Birthday?," RKO-Radio.
PILBEAM. NOVA: .\ctress. b. Wimbledon. Eng. ; p.
.\rnoId Pilbeam; hy, sports, gardening. On stage in
"Gallows Gloriou.i." and others. In 1936: "Nine Days a
Oucen," GB. In 1937: "Coins for Candles." GB.
PILLOT, LEO: Publicity and exploitation. United
Artists, b. New York City Jan. 20, 1910; e. New Y'ork
TTniversity. Advertising department. Paramount Pic-
tures, 1925-33: associate editor. "Puhlix Opinion." Grad-
uate Publix Managers Training School. Advertising man-
ager for "The Big Drive" in New Y'ork and New Jer-
sey. Assisted in national buildup of Sally Rand. Promo-
tional manager for Westchester County theatre magazine.
Advertising, publicity, and exploitation for several ac-
counts of William Morris Agency through Benjamin H.
Serkowich and .Associates. Exploitation manager. GR
I'ictiiies. -Advance publicity representative for Fanchon
& Marco. Mcnilicr AMPA.
PILOT, BERENICE: Actress. Played in "Hearts in
Dixie" (11129),
■'White Bondage
Fox,
• WB.
"I'enrod and Sara,'
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
Actor. In 1936: "Tempo Mas-
11 Grande Apello" (The Great
PILOTTA, CAMILLO:
sino." World I'lctures; '
Call), UA,
PINCHON, EDGCUMB: Writer, In 1934: collaborated
on story of "Viva Villa," MGM. In 1935: contributed
to treatment of "Rumba." Paramount. In 1936: screen
story, "Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio.
PINCHOT, ROSAMOND: Actress, b. New York City;
h. 5 feet 9% inches; blonde hair and blue eyes; e. Miss
Chaffin's School and Miss Walker's School. With Rein-
liardt's repertory company in Germany, in "Midsummer
Night's Dream." "Danton Tote," and "Everyman." In
1935: on screen in "The Three Musketeers," RKO.
PINCUS. CHARLES M.: Business manager, Billy and
Beverly Kcniis. b. San Francisco, Dec. 25, 1894; married;
e. grammar and high schools. Publicity director, theatre
manager, and district manager Publix Theatres,
PINCUS, HERMAN: Song Writer, b. New York City,
December, 23. 1905; e. Y'onkers high school. New Y'ork
University; reporter and advertising for Hollywood Filmo-
graph, IfUlm Daily, Motion Picture News 192.S-.'10, Mo-
tion Picture Daily, reporter and advertising. 1937: sub-
scription and special advertising solicitation. Quigley
I'ublications,
PINCUS, JOSEPH: Head of the Casting Department,
New York Office, 20th Century-Fox Film C;orporatlon for
several years,
PINE, VIRGINIA: Actress, r. n, Virginia Pine Leb-
mann; b. Chicago. 111.. Aug. 11. 1912; h. 5 feet, 5 inches;
blonde hair and blue eyes; w, 115 pounds; hy. Writing;
e. Knox School for Girls. Cooperstown, N. Y, Previously
dramatic study. In "Doctor Monica," with Kay Francis,
Warner, Signed Warner contract,
PINE, WILLIAM HOY: Associate Producer and
Executive aide to Cecil B. DeMille. b. Los Angeles.
Feb. 15. 1896; p. Florence and Arthur Pine; e. elementary
schools and Columbia University; m. Anna Baum and
has one child. Started as reporter on the New York
American In 1915. took over the New York Hippodrome
as publicity agent, became advance man for Ringling
Bros, circus, went to Broadway as advance agent for
legitimate shows; in 1920 "discovered" Gilda Gray who
was starting a career as Mary Michalski in Milwaukee;
in 1926 left Gilda Gray to assume a position with
Balaban &' Katz in Chicago, Handling the Chicago
and McViekers theatres. In 1932 transferred to West Coast
publicity department of Paramount, in charge of national
exploitation. In 1933 was made studio director of adver-
tiring and exploitation and organized this new department.
Duties enlarged in 1935. In 1936 resigned as publicity
and advertising director for Paramount studios and joined
Cecil B. DeMille as executive aide.
EARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
T.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PINGREE,
Almanac.)
PINK, SIDNEY
Almanac)
PINOL, FRANCISCO: Writer, b. Barcelona, Spain;
graduate of University of Saragossa. Author and journal-
ist; a recognized authority on Spanish adaptations of
English scripts; his articles on the production of moving
pictures for Spanish-speaking countries have won wide and
favorable comment. Translated French and English En-
cyclopedias into Spanish; adapted many English and French
plays and film to the Spanish theatre of Europe and South
America. Formerly at University of Pittsburgh and Col-
umbia Llniversity. Is Professor of .Spanish at Connecticut
College. His cultural attainments won for him the
membership In the Order of Isabel la Catolica.
PINZAUTI. CARLO:
.\linaii;ir. I
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PIPER. FREDERICK: Actor. In 1936: "Where
here's a Will." GB.
PIRIEV: Director. In 1936: directed "Anna," Amkino.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PIROSH. ROBERT:
iVInianac. )
PIRRONE, JOHNNY, JR.: Actor. In 1936: "I Con-
quer the Sea," Academy. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam,"
WB.
PIRTLE, SHERRILL, E.: Pirtle Circuit of Theatres.
Jcrseyville, 111.; b. McKenzie, Tenn.. Feb. 20. 1888; mar-
ried; p. Rev. and Mrs. B. J. Pirtle; e. high school and
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business college. Chief clerk for master mechanic in rail-
road shops. Flora, 111. Started in motion picture business
at Flora, 111., in 1914 with small nickelodeon. Now op-
erating circuit of seven theatres.
PISETTA, FRIEDEL:
Victoria," Ufa.
PISU, MARIO: Actor.
Nuovo Mondo.
Actress. In 1935: "Victor and
'11 Re Burlone,"
PITCAIRN, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
Actor. In 1935
'La Crise Est Finie."
PITOUTO:
Nero Films.
PITT, ARCHIE: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Danny
Boy," Butcher-Panther. October, 193.J, played lead and
wrote "Barnacle Bill," Butcher-City Film. In 1936,
played lead (with Len Harvy) and helped on dialogue of
"E.Tcuse My Glove." Wrote and produced revue "We've
Arrived" and revived "Mr. Towe of London."
flTTACK, ROBERT: Cameraman. In 1936: "Mind
Your Own Business," Paramount; "Pennies from Heaven,"
Columbia.
PITTS, BENJAMIN T. : Pitts Theatres, Inc., Fred
ericksburg, Va. ; b. Fredericksburg, Va., Jan. 21, 1892;
p. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pitts; e. public and two years at
night school. Entered the business at 15 years of age.
operating own theatre, August 19, 1907. Operated a
5c shew at night and went to school during the day.
Started in business in Fredericksburg. Owns and oper-
ates 17 theatres in Virginia and West Virginia.
PITTS, ZASU : Actress, b. Parsons, Kan., January 3,
1898; h. 5 feet 6 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w
110 pounds; e. in California; div. Tom Gallery, pre
fessional, one child; m. Edward Woodall. No stage ex-
perience. Appeared in the following screen productions:
"Early to Wed," "Her Big Night," "Risky Business,"
"Casey at the Bat," "Wife Savers," "Greed," "Buck
Privates," "13 Washington Square," "Sunlight Paris,"
"Sunny Side Up," "Monte Carlo." Also in "Lottery
Bride," United Artists; "Monte Carlo," Paramount; "Lit-
tle Accident," "Unexpected Father," Universal; "River's
End." Warner Bros.; "The Guardsman," MGM. Has
appeared in a series of short features with Thelma Todd,
produced by Hal Roach. (1932) "Strangers of the Eve-
ning," Tiffany; "Vanishing Frontier," Paramount. (1933)
"Hello Sister," "Mr. Skitch," Fox; "They Just Had to
Get Married." "Her First Mate." "Love. Honor and Oh,
Baby." Universal; "Professional Sweetheart." "Aggie
Appleby, Maker of Men." Radio; "Meet the Baron."
MGM. In 1934: "Two Alone," "Their Big Moment."
"The Meanest Gal in Town," "Sing and Like It," RKO-
Radio; "Dames " Warner; "Private Scandal." "Mrs.
Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," Paramount; "The Gay
Bride," MGM; "Three on a Honeymoon," Fox; "Love
Birds," Universal. In 19S5: "Buggies of Red Gap,"
Paramount; "Spring Tonic," Fox; "She Gets Her Man,"
Universal; "Hot Tip," RKO; "Going Highbrow," Warner.
In 1936: "13 Hours by Air," Paramount; "Sing Me a
Love Song," WB : "Mad Holiday." MGM; "The Plot
Thickens." RKO-Radio.
PITTSCHAU. WERNER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PIVAR, BEN: Aisoclate Producer for Columbia Pic-
tures Corporation. Hollywood; b. Manchester, Eng., March
23, 1901; p. Adolph and Anna Pivar; e. business college.
Started as assistant editor, then became film editor, su-
pervising film editor. Next he was appointed supervisor
of American production and then production executive in
charge of foreign production and supervisor to associate
producer of American production. In 1935 became an
associate producer; wrote story which was the basis of
"Air Hawks," Columbia.
PIVAR, MAURICE: Supervising film editor. Universal
studio; b. Manchester, England, October 11, 1896; e. New
York public schools and College of the City of New York;
m. Sue Pivar; by. golf. Entered pictures nineteen years
ago; productions: "Hunchback of Notre Dame." "Merry
Go Round." "Phantom of the Opera." "Man Who
Laughs." "Cohens and Kellys." and others. In 1933.
editorial supervision. "S 0 S Iceberg," "Beloved." "In-
visible Man." "Counsellor-at-Law." "By Candlelight."
Universal. In 1934: "The Poor Rich," "Madame Spy,"
"Countess of Monte Cristo," "Let's Be Ritzy,"
"Glamour." "I'll Tell the World." "Affairs of a Gen-
tltman," "Little Man, What Now?" In 1935: "Night
Life of the Gods," "Straight from the Heart," "Princess
O'Hara." "Mr. Dynamite," "The Bride of Frankenstein,"
"The Werewolf of London," "The Raven," "Laddy Tubbs,"
"Diamond Jim," "She Gets Her Man," "Remember Last
Night," "His Night Out," Universal. In 1935: "Next
Time We Love," "Love Before Breakfast." Universal.
In 1936: "Showboat." "Dracula's Daughter," "My Man
Godfrey," "Crdsh Donovan." "Postal Inspector," "Yellow-
stone," "The Magnijcent Brute," U.
PIZOR, LEWEN: Exhibitor. Has operated chain of
independent theatres in Philadelphia for 20 years. Pres-
ident, United MPTO of Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern
New Jersey and Delaware and is a charter member of
the organization.
PIZOR. WILLIAM: Business executive in the inde-
pendent field. Head of William M. Pizor Productions
and also Imperial Dist. Corp. b. Feb. 6. 1889. Was a
pioneer in the motion picture importing and exporting
field. In 1934: produced "Port o' Call" series. Mono-
gram.
PLANCK, ROBERT: Cameraman. In 1933: "It's Great
to be Alive," "Life in the Raw." Fox; "Broken Dreams."
Monogram. In 1934: "Frontier Marshal," Fox; "Man-
hcttan Love Song," "Jane Eyre." Monogram. In 1935:
collaborated on photography. 'Xet 'Em Have It." UA-
Reliance; photography. "Red Salute." "The Melody Lin-
gers On." UA-Reliance. In 1936: "The Last of the
Mohicans," UA; "We Who Are About to Die," RKO-
Radio; collaborated on photography "Career Woman."
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Woman Wise," "Time
Out for Romance," "That I May Live." 20th Century-
Fox.
PLANER, FRANZ: Chief cameraman, Toeplitz Produc-
tions, London, England. b. March 29. 1894; married;
studied art with Professor Herman Wagner and for a
time was a portrait photographer. Was cameraman to
Erich Pommer; after the war was chief cameraman to
Emelka Co.. Munich, Germany. Chief Films: "Volga-
Volga."" "Le Chemin de Paradis"' with Lilian Harvey.
"The Countess of Monte Cristo" with Brigitte Helm, and
"Unfinished Symphony"; most recent films: "Maskerade."
"The Dictator" and "The Beloved Vagabond."
PLANT. NOEL: Actor, r. n. same. b. Stafford. Eng-
land, Dec. 3. 1899; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 136 pounds;
black hair, brown eyes; single; hy. riding, golf, tennis,
swimming; p. non-pro.; e. Woodbrldge and Ipswich schools.
Was director of earthenware factory before entering pic-
tures. Films: "Rome Express." '"There Goes the Bride."
"Orders is Orders" (all Gaumont-Britlsh) ; "Men of To-
morrow," (London Films), "That Night in London," "The
Barton Jlystery."
PLATEN. KARL: Actor. "When You Give Your
Heart Away," Ufa. In 1933: "M," Foremco Pictures;
"Anna und Elisabeth."' In 1934: "Der Schwarze Wal-
fisch."' Syndikat; "Hanneles Himmelfahrt." "Zlgeuner-
blut." "Music im Blut" ; "Schwarzer Jager Johanna."
Terra; "Fraulein LIselotte." "Der letzte Walzer." "Ihr
grosster Erfolg." In 1935: "Nur nicht weich werden
Susanne," Czerepy; "Das leuchtende Ziel." speaker for
post-synchronization of "One Night of Love." Columbia;
"Knock-out": "Ich liebe alle Frauen," Clne-AUlanz;
"Bin Idealer Gatte" ; "Der junge Graf." Ufa. In 1936:
"Fahrmann Maria," Terra; "Der schuchteme Casanova."
"Paul und Pauline."
PLATT, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PLEWS, THOMAS: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Music is Magic," 20th Century-Fox.
PLICKA. J.: Art director. In 1936: collaborated on
art direction of "Janosik." French Motion Picture Corp.
PLOTNIKOV, N. S.: Player. In 1937: "Revolu-
tionists," Amkino.
PLUMB, HAY: Actor. Versatile English player, who
has been in Gilbert and Sullivan operas, musical com-
edy. Shakespeare, farce and pantomine. From 1910 on-
wards appeared in numerous British silents and for a
time was a director. Has appeared in a number of major
British talkers, notably "The Midshipmaid" (1932),
Gaumont-Britlsh; "Orders Is Orders" (1933). "Red
Ensign" (1933). "The Fire Raisers" (1933) and "Jew
Suss" (1934). all Gaumont-British. In 1934: "Men of
To-Morrow." "My Song for You." "Evensong." "Road
House," "They Are Looking Up." "The Iron Duke."
all G-B. "My Old Dutch" and "The Code." Gains-
borough; "Widow's Might." Warner-British. In 1935:
"Car of Dreams." "The Guv'nor" GB. Returned to stage
in June. 1935. to play leading comedy role in "White
Horse Inn."
PLUMMER. HARRY CHAPIN: Journalism. Formerly
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on llollywocxl staff. Quiglcy Publications; earlier
Barcelona Correspondent. also New York Herald-
Tribune (European edition). Paris; Automotive Industries
(Philadelphia), b. Worcester, Mass.. Jan. 15, 1881; p.
.Vda N. Purdy and .Tohn W. Plumraer; e. private an<l
public schools: not married. Reporter and staff writer.
Evening Telegram. New York; associate editor. National
Waterways Magazine. Washington, D. C. ; news editor.
The Music Trades, New York; music critic. The New
York Call, Wail Street Journal, New York; publicity
campaigns, Venezuelan Government, in Venezuela, Flower
Hospital, New York; Air Express Division, Railway Ex-
press Agency; office manager. Hotel Association of New
York City; secretary. Anthracite Canals Committee; Elec-
trically Driven Musical Instrument Manufacturers; special
contributor. Boston Evening Transcript. Boston Daily
tllobe. Scientific American. Dun's International Review.
PLUNKETT, JOSEPH: Columbia Pictures. Was with
Llebler & Co.. and George C. Tyler, producers In th«
legitimate theatres of such plays as "Alias Jimmy Valen-
tine," "Mrs, Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." "The Gar-
den of Allah" and others. Produced plays under own
management in legitimate theatre Including "The Un-
known Purple," with Richard Bennett. Produced pictures
for the Paramount Pictures Corp, For many years man-
aging director of the Strand Theatre, New York and
later general manager of the Mark Strand Theatres In
New York State, Inaugurated the first midnight per-
formances on Broadway also the first all -sound theatre at
the Strand. Was a director, vice-president and general
manager of the RKO Circuit. In 1933 with Walter Reade
acquired American rights to "M" later released by Para-
mount. In 1935 acquired the Astor theatre. New York,
for first run and "road show ' pictures. In charge of
roadshows. Columbia Pictures.
PLUNKETT, WALTER: Costume Designer, b. Oakland.
Cal., June 5, 1902; h. 5 feet 9 Inches: medium brown
hair and gray eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Frances Coffledlck
and Dr. James A. Plunkett, non -professionals; e. Oak-
land high school, the University of California and at art
school; hy, drawing and sculpturing. Has been with
RKO for five years and has designed costumes for "Hard
Moiled Haggerty," "Sinners In Love," "Love in the
"Desert," "The Red Sword," and also costuming for the
Metropolitan Opera House in New York City for Marlon
Telva, In 1933, costumer, "Little Women," "Flying Down
to Rio," Radio. In 1934: "Where Sinners Meet," "The
Little Minister," "Stingaree." "Bachelor Bait." "Cock-
eyed Cavaliers," RKO. In 193.'j: "The Informer," "Hooray
for Love," "The Arizonian." "Alice Adams," "Jalna."
"Hot Tip." "His Family Tree." Freckles." "The Three
^fu.';keteers." "The Rainmakers." "To Beat the Band,"
RKO. Tn 19.Sfi: "Marv of Scotland." RKO-Radio. In
]!i37: "Soldier and the Lady," "Quality Street." RKO-Radio.
PLYMPTON, GEORGE: Writer, In 1931: screen play
"One Way Trail," Columbia. In 1932: screen play
"Love Bound." Peerless. In 1933 collaborated with
Basil Dickey on screen play. "Tarzan the Fearless,"
Principal. In collaboration has been writing originals,
adaptations, continuities of Universal serials. In 1933,
"Rustler's Roundup;" and the serials "Gordon of Ghost
City" and "Pirate Treasure" (1934). all Universal. In
1935: collaborated on screen play and dialogue. "Stormy,"
"The Adventures of Frank Merriwell." Universal. In
1936: collaborated on screen story and screen play "The
Phantom Rider." Universal.
ROE. EVELYN: Singer, b. New York City, Aug. 8.
1917; e. public schools. New York. Placed In vaudeville
by Benny Davis. Has sung with orchestras of Bubinoff
and Roger Wolf Kahn, and at the Paradise night club in
New York City. In 1935: on screen in "Old Man
Rhythm. " "To Beat the Band," RKO.
"La Dame Aux
POE. LUGNE: Actor. In 1935:
Camelias," Les Distributeurs Francais,
POFF, LON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
POGANY, WILLY: Designer of Sets. r. n. Gulllaun
Pogany; b. Szeged, Hungary; e, Budapest, Munich and
Paris. Designed scenery, settings and costumes for many
operas. Member of Beaux Arts Institute of Architects
and Design and the Architectural League. Won medals
for his work from the New York Society of Architects,
Panama Pacific Exhibition. Art Society of Hungary and
the Leipzig Book Museum. Designed the swimming pool
for the St. George Hotel in Brooklyn. Illustrated over
70 books and is known for his murals. Designed the
People's House, Niagara Falls Power Company. "Devil
Dancer," Goidwyn, 192B; "Unholy Garden," United Art-
ists, 1931; "Palmy Days," United Artists, 1931; "To-
night or Never," United Artists. 1932; "The Mummy."
Universal 1933: "Fashions of 1934," First National.
1933; "Wonder Bar." First National, 1934. Settings for
llii> Busby Berkeley numbers in two last named screen
productions. In 1934: designed color sequences "Kid
Millions." United Artists. In 1935: sets for "Dante's
Inferno." Fox.
POGGI, GRACE: Actress. In 19.33 appeared in "Roman
Scandals." United Arfi.sts. In 1935: "The Melody Lingers
On." UA-Reliancp.
POGODIN, N. F.: Writer. In lil37: wrote play
which was basis of "Prisoners." Amkino.
POGUE, THOMAS: Actor. In 1936: "I Married a
Doctor." "Stage Struck," FN. In 1937: "Once a
Doctor." WB.
POHLE, LAWRENCE: Writer. In 1937: collaborated
on story "Let's Make a Million," Paramount.
POINTER. ANTON: Actor. In 1936: "The Royal
Waltz," UFA; "lOin Liebesronian Im Hause Habsburg,"
Casino.
POKRASS, SAMUEL: Song writer. In 1936: col-
laborated on "Farmer in the Dell," from "Let's Sing
Again." RKO-Radio,
POLA, EDDIE: Writer, composer, dialogue, lyrics, b
New York City, on June 23, 1907. Is married. e.
London University. Songwriter, dancer. Dialogue for
British Quota films. Score for "Harmony Heaven," "Two
Hearts in Harmony," "The Love Nest," etc. Writer of
"Marching Along Together," "My Canary has Circles
Under Her Eyes," "I Raised My Hat," etc,
POLAND, JOSEPH FRANKLIN: Writer, b, Waterbury,
Conn. ; e. Erasmus Hall and Columbia University, Wrote
and supervised feature comedies for Universal, 1936-37
series of fiction stories alternating with originals and
screen plays for Republic: "Lawless Nineties," "Army
Girl," "State Line."
POLGLASE. VAN NEST: Art Director, i -.sistant to
Art Director Clark of Radio Pictures studio; b. Brooklyn,
N. Y., August 25, 1898; e. graduated from Commercial
High School. With Paramount studio on Long Island for
five years, then to RKO. In 1933: "Past of Mary Holmes,"
"Melody Cruise," "Professional Sweetheart," "Emergency
Call," "No Marriage Ties." collaborated on "Headline
Shooters." "Rafter Romance," "One Man's Journey."
"Midshipman Jack," "Ann Vlckers," "Ace of Aces,"
"Chance at Heaven," "After Tonight," "Little Women,"
"Flying Down to Rio," Radio; "If I Were Free," Radio,
In 1934: collaborated on "Two Alone," "Hips, Hips,
Hooray," "The Lost Patrol," "Spitfire," "Long Lost
Father," "The Meanest Gal in Town," "The Crime
Doctor," "Anne of Green Gables," "Finishing School,"
"Sing and Like It," "This Man Is Mine," "Of Human
Bondage," "Where Sinners Meet," "The Little Min-
ister," "Strictly Dynamite." "Stingaree," "Success at
Any Price," "Bachelor Bait," "Cockeyed Cavaliers,"
"His Greatest Gamble." "Let's Try Again." "Lightning
Strikes Twice," "Gridiron Flash," RKO. In 1935: art
direction of "Roberta," "A Dog of Flanders," "West of
the Pecos," "Grand Old Girl," "Laddie," "Strangers
All." "Star of Midnight," "Chasing Yesterday," "The
Informer," "Hooray for Love." "The Nitwits," "Break
of Hearts." "The Arizonian." "Village Tale," "She,"
"Alice Adams, " "Jalna," "Top Hat," "The Return of
Peter Grimm, " "Hot Tip." "Powder Smoke Range."
"Old Man Rhythm." "His Family Tree," "Freckles,"
"Tlie Last Days of Pompeii." "The Three Musketeers,"
■The Rainmakers," "To Beat the Band," "In Person,"
"Annie Oakley," "I Dream Too Much," "Two Faces,"
"Seven Keys to Baldpate," "We're Only Human," RKO.
In 1936: "Two in the Dark," "Chatterbox," "The Lady
Consents," "Sylvia Scarlett," "Muss 'Em Up," "Love
On a Bet," "Follow the Fleet," "Silly Billies," "Yellow
Dust," "The Witness Chair," "The Ex-Mrs, Bradford,"
"Special Investigator," "The Last Outlaw," "The Bride
Walks Out." "M'Liss," "Mary of Scotland," "Grand
.lury." "Mummy's Boys," "Walking On Air," "Second
Wife," "Swing Time." "Don't Turn 'Em Loose," "The
Big Game," "Without Orders." "We Who Are About
to Die," "A Woman Rebels." "Smartest Girl in Town,"
"Winterset," "The Plot Thickens," "Racing Lady,"
"That Girl from 'Paris." "They Wanted to Marry," BKO-
Radio, In 1937: "The Plough and the Stars," "Sea
Devils " "Dont Tell the Wife." "Soldier and the Lady."
"The Outcasts of Poker Flat," RKO-Radio,
POLISH VALA, M, M.; General manager, Jagat Talkies
Distributors and Delhi Talkies, and branch manager of
Imperial Film Co. b. Bombay, Sept, 10, 1882. For 20
years paymaster of G.I.P. Railway. Joined Star Film
Co. of Bombay, 1922, as branch manager in southern
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India. Later branch manager in nortliern India. Es-
tablislied .Tagat Talities office in 1932 and Delhi Tailzies
Bureau in 19o.).
POLITO, SOL: Cameraman. In 1933: Photogiapliy on
"Picture Snatcher,'" "The Working Man," 'Gold Diggers
of 1933," Warner; with George Barnes on "Footliglil
Parade." Warner; "Daric Hazard." First National. in
1934: "Hi. Nellie." "Dr. Monica," Warner; "Wonder
Bar," "Flirtation Walk," First National. In 1933: col-
laborated on photography, "Go Into Your Dance," pho-
tographi', "The Woman in Bed," "G Men," "In
Caliente," "Shipmates Forever," FN; photography,
"Frisco Kid." Warner. In 1936: "The Petrified Forest."
"Oolleen" (in collaboration). "Sons O' Guns," "Charge
of tlie Light Brigade." "Three Men on a Horse," WB.
In 1937: "Ready. Willing and Able," WB.
POLK, OSCAR: Actor. In 1936: "Green Pastures,"
WB.
POLLACK, BEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
POLLACK, LEW: Song writer, b. New York City,
June 16, 1895; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; black hair and brown
eyes; w. 160 pounds; e. public schools; married. In 1927:
wrote "Charmaine, ' for "What Price Glory." In 1928:
wrote "Diane" for "Seventh Heaven." In 1929: wrote
"Angela Mia" for "Street Angel"; "Little Mother" for
"Four Sons"; "Some Sweet Day" for "Children of the
Ritz." RKO. In 1934: wrote title song for "Our Little
Girl"; music for "Welcome Home." In 1935: "You're
My Favorite One." for ".Song and Dance Man." In
1936: "Codfish Ball," "Early Bird," "You and I to-
gether," "Somebody to Love," for "Captain January."
and "Lita" for "A Message to Garcia"; all Twentieth
Century-Fox. Wrote songs for "Under Two Flags."
"King of Burlesque." "Under the Pampas Moon," "Bad
Boy," "Little Colonel," "Dressed to Thrill." Twentieth
Century-Fox. Songs include "Two Cigarettes in the
Dark," "I Wish I Had My Old Girl Back Again."
"Water Under the Bridge," "Miss Annabelle Lee,"
"Yiddisha Mama." "Cheatin' on Me," "Some Day Some
Where," "Our Little Girl" and "Sing Baby Sing";
collaborated on songs "Pigskin Parade," "One in a
Million." 20th Century-Fox.
POLLAK, ADOLPH: Independent Producer, b. Hungary,
April 8, 1891; m. has three children, two girls and one
boy; hy. finance. Came to the United States In 1906.
First engaged In the tobacco business — on the manufac-
turing and selling end. In 1923 joined Universal Exchange
as a salesman In the Brooklyn territory; left Universal
after a year to become assistant manager of Common-
wealth Exchange. A year later he joined Jack Bellman,
as assistant, when the former started Renown Exchange.
A year later, with Jack Bellman, he started Hollywood
Pictures Corporation, of which he became vice-president,
and later, when the business was sold to Columbia Pic-
tures, he continued as the president of Hollywood Pictures
Corporation, distributing independent pictures in the New
York market. Later, when Jack Bellman returned to
Hollywood Pictures, he relinquished his duties with Hol-
lywood, retaining an interest, and formed Peerless Pro-
ductions, Inc. Resigned as president of Peerless to form
new company In 1933.
POLLARD, ALEX: Actor. In 1936: "Private Num-
ber," 20th Century-Fox.
POLLARD, BUD: Producer and Director. In 1930
directed "Danger Man," "Jesse James Under the Black
Flag"; 1931: "Rios Read to Hell," "Voice of the
Jungle," and "Alice in Wonderland." In 1933 produced,
distributed, directed and appeared in "Victims of Persecu-
tion."
POLLARD, DAPHNE: Actress, b. Melbourne, Australia,
Oct. 19, 1894; e. Australia; h. 4 feet 9 inches; w. 100
pounds; blond hair, blue eyes; hy. swimming and golf.
Previous career on stage in revues, musical comedy, variety
in London, Paris and United States since 1914; starred
at New York Winter Garden, London Hippodrome and
Paris Folies Bergere. Entered the picture business In
1927. Pictures include "The Slim Princess," "The Girl
From Everywhere," "The Girl From Nowhere," "Hit of
the Show," Mabel in "Sinners in Low," "The Lion>
Roar," "The Old Barn," "Loose Ankles" (1930), First
National; "Bright Lights" (1930), First National; Sybil
in "Big Time," Minnie In "The Sky Hawk"; Mrs. Nott
in "South Sea Rose" (1929). Fox; Emma in "Swing
High" (1930), Pathe; "Bulls and Bears" (1930), "Sugar
Plum Papa" (1930), "Honeymoon Zeppelin" (1930),
"Goodbye Legs" (1930), Educational-Mack Sennett Talk-
ing Pictures; "America or Bust" (1930), Pathe, Checker
Comedies, Second Series; No. 2554 "Wanted — A Man"
and No. 2567 "C'eo to Cleopatra," Vitaphone short
product; MGM short product; "Bonnie Siotland," MGM.
In 1936: "Our Relations." MGM.
POLLARD, JOSEPH: President. Cinematograph Ex-
hibitors Association of Great Britain, b. 1882, Bradford.
England. Has been in the trade since 1907 and is now
managing director of a company controlling 14 theatres
in the English Midlands. lias been a branch delegate
(0 C.E.A. for many years. Is interested in municipal
atl'aus and two years ago was elected mayor of Mansfield,
his home town.
POLLARD, "SNUB"; Actor, r. n. Harold Prazer; b.
Melbourne, Australia; h. 5 feet 6^4 inches; w. 140
pounds; brown hair and eyes. First stage experience with
Pollard Juvenile Opera Company which brought him to
America. First screen experience was a bit with Broncho
Billy Anderson of Essanay in Hollywood, then followed
a part with Charlie Chaplin. Signed with Hal Roach and
made 200 comedies in next ten years. Left pictures once
for vaudeville tour. Returned and played in "Ex-Flame."
modern version of "East Lynne." In 1936: "The Gen-
tleman From Louisiana," Republic; "Headin" for the
Rio Grande." GN. In 1937: "Arizona Days," GN.
POLLET, MARCEL: Music director. In 1937: music
"Les Petits," Franco-American.
POLLOCK. ELLEN: Actress. In 1935: "It's a Bet."
"I Give My Heart," BIP: "Happy Family," British
Lion. In 1933: "Millions." Herbert Wilcox; "Aren't
Men Beasts." BIP; "Splinters in the Air." Herbert
Wilcox. In 1937: "Street Singer," British National;
"Non-Stop New York." GB.
POLLOCK, LEO A.: Freelance motion picture editing
and advertising; b. New York City; e. schools of Phila-
delphia. Became newspaperman at 18. Served on various
Philadelphia and New York newspapers, holding, among
other posts, that of drama and motion plcturS editor of the
New York Evening Journal; was in the Army two years;
in 1920 was publicity manager for Fox West Coast Studios
and later occupied the same post with Cosmopolitan Pro-
ductions; in 1927 became editor of MGM International
Newsreel. continuing with International until 1930. Office:
CO William J. Ganz Company, 507 Fifth avenue. New
York City.
POLLOCK, LOUIS: Assistant advertising manager.
Universal Pictures Company, Inc.; h. Liverpool, England.
Feb. 16, 1904; p. Max and Pauline Pollock; e. public
school and Strathcona Academy. Montreal. Assistant
editor. Chic:igo City News Bureau; assistant Sunday edi-
tcr. (^hicago Herald and Examiner. Advertising manager.
RKO Theatres. St. Louis; advertising. Publix Balaban
and Katz Theatres. Chicago; pulilicity representative
.Mexican Government at Chicago World's Fair: publicity
manager. Sally Rand; Radio and Shubert shows scripts.
POLLOCK, LESTER M.: Manager of Loew's Rochester
tl,t;itre, Rocliesler, N. Y. Started as page boy at the New
York Rialto under Roxy; Rivoli. N. Y. ; with Publix at
the Palm B»ach and Kettler in West Palm Beach; Metro-
politan in Boston, then to an independent house in
Rochester which Loew's later took over and has remained
a' this spot for the past nine years. Winner of Quigley
November Silver Plaque for "Mutiny on the Bounty" and
1935 Grand Award winner, receiving week's trip to Holly-
wood.
POMERANTZ, FRANCIS: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac, i
POMEROY, ALLEN: Actor. In 1930: "Cain and
:Mal.el," WB.
POMEROY. ROY J.: Director, b. Darjeeling, India,
April 20, 1892; e. English elementary schools in Ohio,
Wesleyan and Cincinnati Schools of Arts, specializing In
academic art and science; hy. tennis, archery and shoot-
ing. Was illustrator on magazines and newspapers, tech-
nical expert for British Aviation Mission during the
World war; entered pictures in 1922 through Jesse Lasky;
special camera effects in "The Ten Commandments."
"Peter Pan" and other Paramount pictures; directed "In-
terference." In 1930: "Inside the Lines." RIvO-Radio.
In 1934: "Sh(X-k." "Inference," Monogram.
POMIES: Player. In 1936: "Ciboulette," Franco-
Anierican.
POMMER, ERICH: Producer and director, b. Hila«s-
sheim. Germany, July 20. 1SS9; h. 5 feet, 7% inches;
black, curly hair and blue eyes; w. 130 pounds: p. father
business man; e. Hlldeshelm, Gymnasium, and attended
Gottingen College. Joined Gaumont organization in Paris,
then became general manager for Central Europe. In 1913
joined the Eclair Company In same capacity, returning to
Germany at outset of War. Joined army, but was
mustered out after being seriously wounded. In 1916
founded German Eclair company, DECLA. merging three
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years later with Bioscop organization. forminK nerla Blo-
scop company. Produced "Tile Cabinet of Dr. Caligari."
In 1921 UFA bougtit out Decla Bioscop. and Pommer
joined UFA board of directors. Head of production and
foreign department until January, 1926, producing films
including "The Last Laugh," "The Niebeiungen."
"Variety," "Waltz Dream," "Dr Mabuse," "Metropolis,"
"Cinderella," and "Faust." Left UFA in 1926. and be-
came aflaiiated with Paramount, then MGM, producing
"Hotel Imperial" and "Barbed Wire," among other siu-
cesses. Rejoined UFA in 1927, remaining until 19;i.'?,
producing films including "Homecoming," "Hungarian
Rhapsody," "Love Waltz," "Melody of Hearts." "Tlv
BUie Angel," "Congress Dances" and "F. P. 1." Signed
Fo.x contract in Paris, producing "Liliom." Returned
to .America to produce pictures including "Music in the
Air." Fox. 19;i4. Came to Kngland in March. 19:iG,
joined Pendennis I'icture.s Corp. Ltd.. and produced "Fire
Over Kngland." and "Troopsliip." Formed Mayflower
Pictures Ltd. with Charles Laugliton to produce ap-
proximately five films a year in London.
JACK: (See 19;!6-37 Motion Picture
PONDER,
.\liiianac. )
PONS. LILY: Singer, b. Cannes. France: h. 5 feet
". 104 pounds; darl? hair and eyes; div. August Mcsritz;
hy. gardening, collecting autographs. Began musical
career as pianist. Studied at Paris Conservatoire. Sang in
.Alsace. France. Italy. Made Metropolitan Opera debut,
.Ian. 3. 1931. in "Lakme." Signed hy RKO Radio. In
193.-) : "I Dream Ton Much." RKO. In 193«: "That
Girl from Paris. ' RKO-Radio. Appears regularly on
air with Andre Kostelanetz' orcliestra.
POOLE. ARTHUR BENSELL: b. St. Paul, Minn..
1894; e. University of Minnesota and Harvard Business
School. Served in France in World War. Is a certified
public accountant. His first motion picture work was as
assistant to the treasurer of FBO Productions. Became
comptroller of Keith-Albee-Orpheum Corporation, and
later was vice-president and treasurer of Pathe Exchange,
Inc. Associate of Joseph P. Kennedy.
POPE, BUD: Actor. In 1936: "Tlie Lonely Trail."
Republic.
POPE, FRANK T.: Writer, b. Boston. Mass.; e. pub-
lic schools; married and has one daughter. Broke into
newspaper work on Boston Herald. 1898; New York Eve-
ning Journal. 1902; Boston American. 1904; New York
American, 1907; dramatic editor of New York Journal of
r'ommerce, 1912-22; managing editor. Photoplay Magazine,
1923-24; publicity department of Famous Players 1924-26;
director of publicity of Pro-Dis-Co and Pathe, 1926-28;
news editor. Hollywood Rcporlor, 11130; formerly on
editorial staff of Hollywood Herald. Was managing
editor, Hollywood Reporter.
POPKIN, GEORGE: Motion picture editor, Worcester
Evening Post. Worcester, Mass.; b. Boston. Jan. 8, J913;
p. Reuben and Sadie Poley Popkin; e. Providence Col-
lege and Columbia University.
POPOV, G.: Composer. In 1935: "Chapayev," Lcn-
fllm.
POPPE. HARRY: Since 193.5 at MGM and is pro-
duction manager of shorts department. Was studio pro-
duction manager and general superintendent RKO Pathe
studios, after four years on the same lot with the Pathe
and DeMille administration and Gloria Swanson unit. Five
years with Cosmopolitan Productions as West Coast motion
picture representative and production manager, this associa-
tion following connections as a production executive with
the Harold Lorkwood Ynrke-.Metro unit. Houdini Pictures
Corporation, B. A. Rolfe Productions. David llorsley and
other producing companies. Before entering pictures was
road show company manager, advance agent and theatre
manager. In 193.",: collaborated on story, "Three Kids
and a Queen," filmed by Universal.
PORCASI, PAUL: Actor, b. Palermo, Italy, 1880; e.
In Italy, Palermo Conservatory of music and College; h.
5 feet 10 Inches; w. 180 pounds; gray hair, brown eyes.
In grand opera as tenor and actor and also taught music
and singing for twenty years. Entered pictures 17 years
• go when Herbert Brenon asked him to play In "The
Fall of the Romanoffs." Then played for Paramount In
Long Island Studios for the next ten years. Pictures In-
clude: "Broadway," "Three Sisters," "Murder on the
Roof," "Jenny Lind," "Morocco," "Children of Dreams,"
"Born Reckless," Fox; In 1931: "Doctor's Wives," "Good
Bad Girl," "Svengall," "Party Husbands," "Under
Eighteen," "A Woman Commands," "While Paris Sleeps,"
"The Man Who Played God," Warner Brothers; "Cynara,"
United Artists. In 1933: "When Strangers Marry." Col-
umbia; "Devil's Mate," Monogram; "I Loved A Woman,"
Pon— Pos
First National; "Footllght Parade," Warner; "Flying
Down to Rio," Radio; "He Couldn't Take It," Monj-
gram. In 1934: "The Great Flirtation," "Enter
.Madame." Paramount. In 1935: "Rumba." Paramount;
"The Florentine Dagger," "A Night at the Bitz," "Stars
Over Broadway." Warner; "Under the Pampas Moon,"
"Charlie Chan in Egypt," Fox; "Waterfront Lady,"
Mascot; "I Dream Too Much," RKO. In 1936: "Muss
Em Up." RKO; "Down to the Sea," Republic; "Crash
Donovan," U. In 1937: "Maytime," MGM.
PORTER, COLE: Composer. In 1936: wrote music
and lyrics for "Anything Goes," Paramount; "Born to
Dance." MGM.
PORTER, DEL: I'lavcr.
MGM.
In 1936; "Burn to Dance,"
PORTER, FRED, L.: Studio Executive. Was vice-presi-
dent and treasurer, Christie Film Company; b. Pennsyl-
vania, June 18, 1870; h. 5 feet 8% inches; blue eyes,
brown hair; w. 135 pounds; is married. Entered pictures
in Hollywood, May, 1915; purchased stock In producing
company and was made general manager.
PORTER, LAWRENCE C: Illuminating Engineer,
General Electric Co., Nela Park, Cleveland. Ohio; b.
Kensington, Conn., Hartford Co., June 2, 1887; m. June
1, 1914, and has 2 children; p. Isaac and Alice Bauer
Porter; e. William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia,
Pa.; Sheffield Scientific School; Yale University, Ph. 15.
1907, electrical engineering. General Electric Co. test
course, 1907-09; Edison Lamp Works of General Electric
Co., 1909-29, sales, commercial engineering and Illumin-
ating engineering departments. Principal activities Inves-
tigating and developing new fields for incandescent lamps.
Part of this work Included development of lamps for mo-
tion picture studios, projectors, home and professional
sound recording and reproducing apparatus. Became active
member of Society of Motion Picture Engineers In 1917.
Member of the board of governors since 1921. Served
two years as secretary and 3 years as president. Was
*hairman of the Standards Committee, the Papers Com-
mittee and served as member of Finance and Theatre
Committees. Fellow American Institute of Electrical
Engineers; member. Society of Automotive Engineers;
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, also Chair-
man of the Committe on the Use of Electric Lights In
Agriculture. Illuminating Engineering Society; Fellow
.\merlcan Association for the Advancement of Science.
1929 to date in charge of ultra violet infrared and minia-
ture lamp development for the engineering department of
the incandescent lamp department of the General Electric
Co.. Nela Park, Cleveland. Ohio. Given charge of the
work on stimulating plant growth by means of artificial
light both in greenhouses and in homes, also Rural
Lighting for the Incandescent Lamp Department of the
General Electric Co.
PORTER, LEW: Song writer. L. Wolfe Gilbert Music
Pub. Co. b. New Y'ork City, Feb. 4, 1892; married;
e. Morris high school and attended Columbia Univ. Wrote
music for Shapiro Bernstein Co.. J. W. Stern Co.. Jack
Mills. Edward B. Marks. W. C. Handy. Wrote theme
for Pathe "Show Folks." also "Vagabond Dreams." Music
for Mclntyre & Heath's show. "Hello Alexander."
PORTER. LILLIAN: Actress. In 1936: "One in a
Jlillion," 20th Century-Fox.
PORTER, WILLIAM Z.: Booker and office manaser.
Republic Pictures, Philadelphia. Formerly cashier. Pox
Film Corporation. Cleveland and Pittsburgh; booker and
traveling auditor. Associated Exhibitors; booker and
office manager. Tiffany Productios. Inc., Indianapolis and
Philadelphia. With Gold Medal Film Company and Re-
public since Oct. 10, 1934.
PORTIER, PAUL: Cameraman. Together with Nicholas
Farkas on "Don Quixote," British-United Artists.
PORTMAN, CLEM: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "The
Silver Cord," "Professional Sweetheart," "Cheyenne Kid."
"Midshipman .lack." Radio. In 1934: "The Lost
Patrol." "Spitfire." "This Man Is Mine." "Of Human
Bondage." "Bachelor Bait," RKO. In 1935: "Village
Tale." "The Last Days of Pompeii." "In Person,"
"Annie Oakley," RKO. In 1936: "Love On a Bet,"
"Smartest Girl in Town," KKO-Radio.
PORTMAN, ERIC: Actor. In 1937: "Moonlight
Sonata." UA.
POSFORD, GEORGE: Composer, b. Folkstone. Eng-
land. March 23, 1906; e. Downside and Christ's College,
Cambridge; m. Rene Ray. Eight years ago wrote music for
a radio review for Britisli Broadcasting Corporation and has
concentrated continuously on radio work. Biggest successes:
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"Goodnight Vienna." and "Invitation to the Waltz,"
both of which were immediately bought for film pro-
duction ; the first named had a world release in 1932 and
the second Is being produced as Lillian Harvey's first
British film. Wrote the music for Victor Saville's pro-
duction of "The Good Companions." (G.-B.) First stage
play, "Gay Hussar," produced in English provinces, staged
in 1935 in London and Budapest. Wrote "Broadcasting
House." In VXi6: Wrote "Transatlantic Rhapsody" for
maiden voyage of Queen Mary. Sailed to New York for
American presentation of same by Frank Black at Radio
City. Music for "The Gay Desperado." UA. Wrote
"Balalaika " played at His Majesty's Theatre. Composed
noem in honor of maiden voyage of the liner "Queen
Mary."
POSLAVSKY, B.: Actor. In 1935: "Peasants," Len-
film.
POST, CHARLES A: Studio Executive, b. Salt Lake
City. Utah, Nov. 3. 1897; p. C. H. and Clare B. Post;
e. Salt Lake City; m. Was an actor in the Ernest Wilkes
Stock Company, Salt Lake City, 1916-17; went Into mo-
tion picture acting in 191S, starting with Mary Pickford In
"M'iiss," Artcraft. Was in supporting casts with Wallace
Reid. Frank Keenan. Sessue Hayakawa, Cecil B. DeMille
Productions. George Melford Productions, Famous Players-
Lasky Corporation, two years in Fox Sunshine Comedies,
played Nicholas in King Vldor's "Wild Oranges,'* was
co-featured with Irene Rich In Vitagraph's "Behold This
Woman," with Corlnne Griffith in First National's
"Wilderness," with .Tosef von Sternberg in MGM's "The
Escape," with George Fitzmaurice in First National's
"The Tender Hour," and In several state right produc-
tions. Also appeared in many other pictures. Started
as manager of production with Trem Carr Productions in
1927 and Is still associated with Trem Carr. Has been
production manager on approximately 75 pictures released
through Rayart, Syndicate, Continental and Tiffany. Now-
producing for Monogram Pictures Corp. Directed Tom
Tyler in Monogram westerns. Was vice-president and
general manager, Trem Carr Pictures, Ltd., Los Angeles.
POST. GUY BATES: Actor, b. Seattle. Wash.. 1875;
fi. 5 feet 10 inches; w. 165 pounds; gray eyes, brown
hair; p. non- professional; e. graduated, Seattle High
School then graduated from Trinity in San Franlfco.
Studied law before going on the stage and appeared in
the stage plays "The Heir to the Hoorah." "The
Bridge." "The Play's the Thing," and many others. On
screen in "The Masquerader." "Omar the Tentmaker,"
and "Gold Madness." In 1936: "Till We Meet Again,"
"The Case Against Mrs. Ames." "Fatal Lady," Para-
mount; "Trouble For Two." MGM; serial "Ace Drum-
mond," U. In 1937: "Maid of Salem," Paramount;
"Maytime," MGM.
POST. HARRY A.: Vice President, Celebrity Produc-
tions. Inc.; b. New York City. Feb. 14. 1901. Entered
film business in 1918 and Is familiar with all branches,
specializing In financial end. Has been assistant to P. A.
Powers for the past thirteen years.
POST, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
POTECHINA, LYDIA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
POTEL. VICTOR: Actor, b. LaFayette, Ind. ; h. 6 feet
1 inch; blue eyes and medium brown hair; w. 175 pounds;
e. LaFayette, San Diego, Cal., and Ensenada, Mexico;
by. golf, tennis. Has lived In Chicago, LaFayette, San
Francisco, Nlles, Calif., Hollywood, Ensenada, Mexico.
Entered pictures in July, 1910, with the Essanay Film
Company in Chicago. Early screen work with Essanay,
United Artists. Metro, First National, Associated Ex-
hibitors, Select, Universal, Bray. Pictures Include "Be-
low the Line," Warner; "Uneasy Payments," PBO:
"Special Delivery," Paramount; "What Price Beauty."
Pathe; "Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," First Na-
tional; "Lingerie," TlfTany-Stahl; "Marianne," MGM;
The Gawk in "Melody of Love," Universal; "The Vir-
ginian," Paramount; "Captain Swagger," Pathe; "Call of
the West," Columbia Picture; "Border Romance," Tif-
fany; "Dough Boys," MGM. "Halleluiah I'm a Bum,"
United Artists. In 1935: "Lady Tubbs," Universal;
"Hard Rock Harrigan." Fox; "Waterfront Lady," Mas-
cot; "Whispering Smith Epeaks," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Three Godfathers." MGM: "O'Malley of the
Mounted." 20th Century-Fox; "Yellow Dust." RKO-
Radlo; "Song of the Saddle." "The Captain's Kid,"
"God's Country and the Woman." WB; "Down to the
Sea," Republic. In 1937: "White Bondage," WB.
POTTER. H. C: Director, b. New York City. Nov. 13,
1904; e. Yale Univ.; married. 1927-35, director and
producer en stage. Since 1935 director for Goldwyn.
In 1936: "Beloved Enemy." Goldwyn. In 1937: "Tom
Sawyer. " .Sel7.ni<k: "The Real Glory," Goldwyn; "Wings
Over Honolulu." U.
POTTER, JEANNE 0.: Motion picture and dramatic
editor. Long Beach Sun. Long Beach. Cal. ; b. Canton.
Ohio; p. George W. Oldfield; e. high school, Columbia
correspondence course; ni. Chester D. Potter, Pittsburgh,
Pa.; has three children, all boys. Newspaper feature and
straight news writer for the Canton Dally News, Pitts-
burgh Post-Gazette and Dispatch, Philadelphia Ledger.
Boston Post. Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun. Has written
much verse for various magazines and newspapers, among
them Life, Judge, Bowling Green. Herald-Tribune, New
York Times, New York Evening Post, Munsey's Asia.
Has been a feature writer, columnist, and editor.
POTTER, MERLE: Drama editor, Minneapolis Jour-
nal, Minneapolis, Minn.; b. Corwlth, Iowa; p. Truman
Addison and Lotta Shriver Potter; e. high school. Mason
City, Iowa, Shattuck Military Academy, Faribault, Minn.,
and University of Minnesota; m. Lucy How, has two
sons, Truman Addison and Dawes How. Was managing
editor of Minnesota Daily. University of Minnesota, and
owned a country weekly at Waukon, Iowa. Is a lawyer.
POTTS, HANK: Actor. In 1935: "The Crimson Trail,"
Universal.
POTTS, NYANZA: Actor. In 1935: "The Little
Colonel," Fox.
POUCHER, RALPH I,: Vice-President and Director.
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc. b. Bayonne, Hudson
County, N. J., April 25, 1885; married; e, public school,
prep school, college. Leather belting.
POULTEN. MABEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
POWELL, BELLENDEN: Actor, In 1936: "Rem-
brandt." UA-London Films.
POWELL, BONNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
POWELL, C. H.: Exhibitor, Moultrie, Ga. ; b. Moultrie.
Ga. ; May 14, 1892; p. father; e. high school and school
of pharmacy: married. Was druggist. Has been in
motion picture business 14 years.
POWELL, DAWN: Writer. Wrote play. "Hello Sister."
Fox, 1933. In 1935: story, "Man of Iron," FN.
POWELL, DICK: Actor, r. n. Richard E. Powell; b.
Mt. View, Ark.; h. 6 feet tall; blue eyes and red hair;
w. 172 pounds. Sang for radio programs and was master
of ceremonies In the Stanley theatre for more than 3
years. Under contract to Warner. Appeared in "Blessed
Event," "42nd Street," "Gold Diggers of 1933," "Foot-
light Parade," "College Coach," Warner; "Convention
City," First National. In 1934: "Wonder Bar," "Twenty
Million Sweethearts," "llappiness Ahead," "Flirtation
Walk." First National and "Dames," Warner. In 1935:
"Golddiggers of 1935," First National: "A Midsummer
Nights Dream," "Page Miss Glory," "Broadway Gondo-
lier," Warner; "Shipmates Forever." FN; "Thanks a
Million." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Colleen." "Hearts
Divided." "Stage Struck," "Golddiggers of 1937," WB.
In 1937: "On the Avenue," 20th Century-Fox; "The
Singing Marine," WB.
POWELL, EDWARD B.: Orchestrations. In 1935:
"Broadway Melody of 1936." MGM. In 1936: "Born
to Dance," MGM.
POWELL, ELEANOR: Dancer, b. Springfield. Mass.;
h. 5 feet 5'/4 inches; chestnut hair and blue eyes; w. 12'-
pounds; p. Clarence and Blanche Powell; e. Springfield.
Mass. Danced at Atlantic City clubs for several summers
as a child. At 16, went to New York. Took dancing
lessons from Jack Donahue. Shows include "Follow
Thru." "Fine and Dandy." "Hot Cha," "Vanities,"
"George White's Scandals." and road show of "Crazy
Quilt." Danced in the Casino de Paree. New York.
In 1934 received award as "The World's Greatest Fem-
inine Tap Dancer" from the Dancing Masters of America.
On screen in 1935: "George Whites 1935 Scandals,"
Fox: "Broadway Melody of 1936." MGM. Returned to
stage to appear in "At Home Abroad." In 1936: "Born
to Dance," MGM. In 1937: "Broadway Melody of 1937,"
"Rosalie," MGM.
POWELL, JACK: Actor, b. Guthrie. Okla.. Dec. 24,
1913; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 184 lbs.; brown eyes and black
hair. Was soloist with Frankie Masters' band. Was
on radio and appeared in hotels and clubs. Under contract
to Universal.
POWELL, JACK: Actor. In 1935: "Here Comes
Cookie." Paramount.
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POWELL, MICHAEL: Director. In 1933: "The
Night of the Party," Gaumont-British; "Something Al-
ways Happens." Warner Bros., Ltd. In 19.'?4: "The
I'hantoni Lighl, ' Gainsborough: scenario. "Oh! Dadd.v,"
• ;K. In lIKS.'i: "Some Da.v," "Brown Wallet," "Crown
V Stearns." Warner Bros.; "Her Last Affaire," Pnc
In 1936: "The Efige of the World." .Toe Rook.
POWELL. PAUL:
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Motion I'ictiirc
POWELL, RICHARD: Actor. In 19,!.j: "The Wed-
ding Night," UA; "Woman Wanted." MGM; "Kvery
Night at Eight." Paramount. In 1936: "Yours for the
Asking." "HoU.vwood Boulevard," Paramount.
POWELL, BUSS: Actor, b. Indianapolis, Ind., 1875: h.
;> feet 11 inches; w. 295 pounds; Stage experience with
Orpheum Circuit, San Francisco Opera Co. Screen work
»iih Biograph, National. Vogue. Pathe. Goldwyn, Realart.
1 niversal. Vitagraph. Metro. Pro-Dis-Co, Principal Pic-
tures. Pictures Include "The Red Mill" MGM; "Soft
Cushions." Paramount; "No Place to Go." "Vamping
Venus,' First National; Mr. Kuchendorf in "Riley the
Cop," and "The Big Trail." Fox; "Fashions in Love,"
"The Love Parade," Paramount; "The Grand Parade."
Pathe; "Cheek and Double Check," Radio. In 1933: "To
The Last Man." Paramount. In 1934 "Wharf Angel,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Call of the Wild." UA-20th Cen-
tury.
.: Exhibitor, Lonet Theatre. Wellington.
Ohio. Sept. 10. 1886; p. dec: e. high
college, two years New York City Night
Was school teacher. Private secretary,
tant postmaster general, Washing-
n secretary to General William Mitchell.
World War. Operated htrand Theatre.
ears. Has been 17 years at Lonet Thea-
POWELL, W. J
Ohio; b. Kallda.
school, three years
School : married,
six years to third
ton. D. C. Civllia
11 months duilng
Carey. Ohio, two y
tre. Wellington.
POWELL, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Pittsburgh, Pa., July
29, 1S92. h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 168 pounds;
p. Hattie and Horatio Powell; e. In Pittsburgh, Pa., and
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York,
and also received his stage training at this academy;
hy. reading. Spent 10 years on the dramatic stage with
such productions as "Within the Law," "Going Up" and
"Spanish Love." He has been in pictures since 1921,
his first role being in "Sherlock Holmes" with John
Barrymore, later appearing in "When Knighthood Was
in Flower," "The Outcast," "The Bright Shawl," "Under
the Ked Robe" and "Romola." He then went to Para-
mount to appear with Richard Dii in "Too Many Kisses,"
which was followed by a contract and appearance in
"Dangerous Money," "Aloma of the South Seas." "The
Runaway, "Desert Gold," "Beau Geste," "Tin Gods,"
"The Great Gatsby," "New York," "Love's Greatest
Nfistake," "Special Delivery," "Time to Love," "Senor
ita," "Beau Sabreur," "She's a Sheik," "The Last Com-
mand," "Feel My Pulse," "Partners in Crime," "The
Drag Net," "The Vanishing Pioneer," "Forgotten Faces,"
"Interference" and "The Canary Murder Case"; in 1929
In "Charming Sinners," "Four Feathers," "Pointed
Heels," "The Greene Murder Case," Paramount; in
1930 In "Behind the Makeup," "Benson Murder Case,"
"Paramount on Parade," "The Shadow of the Law,"
"Street of Chance," Paramount; (1932), "High Pressure,"
"Road to Singapore." "Jewel Robbery," "One Way
Passage," Warner; (1933) "Lawyer Man," "Private De-
tective 62." "The Kennel Murder Case," Warner;
"Double Harness," Radio. In 1931: "Fashions of 1934."
First National; "Manhattan Melodrama," "Evelyn Pren-
tice," "The Thin Man," MGM; "The Key," Warner,
lii 1935: "Star of Midnight," RKO: "Reckless," "Esca-
pade." "Rendezvous," MGM. In 1936: "The Great
Ziegfeld." "Libeled Lady," "After the Thin Man."
MGM; "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO; "My Man God-
frey," V. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney."
"Emperor's Candlesticks." MGM.
POWER'S, BILL, STEPPERS: Orchestra.
Universal short product.
In 1936:
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro.
- professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
Pow — Pow
POWER, HARTLEY: Actor, b. New York, March 14,
1894. On the stage since 1911, has acted in Irelano,
England, America and Australia. Featured in the B. &
1). talker "Yes. Mr. Brown" (1932). and now appearing
in Gaumont-British films, including: "Just Smith" (1932).
■Aunt Sally" (1933). "Friday the Thirteenth" (1933f
In 1934: "Evergreen." "The Camels Are Coming."
"Road-House." GB. In 1935: "Jury's Evidence. " British
Lion. In 1936: "Living Dangerously." ABP; "Where
There's a Will." GB.
POWER, JAMES W.: Columnist. The Halifax Herald
and The Halifax Mail. Halifax. N. S. ; b. Halifax. N. S..
Canada. Dec. 13. 1864; p. Hon. M. J. Power and Mrs
Power; e. St. Mary's School, St. Mary's College. St.
.loseph's College; widower and has three children. Fifty-
six years in newspaper work as sport and theatrical writer;
publishes column "Stage. Screen and Sawdust"; was
press agent of Academy of Music, Halifax, for seven
years and acting manager for tour months pending ap-
pointment of regular manager; was correspondent of
Dramatic Mirror until it suspended publication.
PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
POWER,
Almanac.)
POWER, TYRONE, JR.: Actor, p. Patia Bayome and
Tyrone Power, Sr., pro. On stage in "Flowers of the
Forest," and others. In 1936: "Girl's Dormitory,"
"Ladies in Love, " "Lloyds of London," 20th Cent. -Fox.
In 1937: "Love Is News," 20th Cent. -Fox.
POWERS, CHARLES F.: Branch Manager, Twentieth
Century-Fox Film, Portland, Ore.; b. Chicago, 111., Feb.
13, 1898; e. Chicago public schools; Commerce High
School. San Francisco. In tire business. 11 years. Started
with Fox Film. July. 1924, as assistant booker; sold film
California territories. 3 years. Made branch manager.
Fox Films, Portland. Ore., Jan. 20, 1929.
LEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
LUCILLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
POWERS.
Almanac. )
POWERS,
Almanac.)
POWERS, PATRICK ANTHONY: Producer, b. Water-
ford, Ireland. Started business career in Buffalo, N. Y.
as distributing representative of the Edison Phonograph
Company and Victor Talking Machine Company, with
branches in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Rochester, and was
largely responsible for placing "His Master's Voice" be-
fore the public. Operated a group of 40 stores. Organ-
ized Universal Pictures Corp. In 1912 which comprised
eight independent production units. Later organized the
Film Booking Offices of America which subsequently
merged with RKO. In 1928 introduced to the public
the now famous "Mickey Mouse" and "Silly Symphony"
cartoons and developed the Powers Cinephone recording and
reproducing equipments for talking pictures. Was first to
offer recording on film to the motion picture trade. Was
a pioneer in the development of sound motion pictures
since their Inception. Produced "Flip the Frog" and the
■Willie Whopper" series of cartoons for distribution
through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and three series of fairy
tales in form of color cartoons, known as Powers Comi-
Color series, now being released internationally through
Celebrity Productions, Inc.
POWERS, F. RAY: Distribution Department,
Vitagraph Inc. -Warner Bros. since August, 1933.
I). Buttalo, N. Y.. June 6, 1894; married; p.
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Powers; e. elementary, high
school, university. Majored in accountine, economici,
business statistics, management and marketing. Public
accounting profession, advanced accounting, auditing,
theory and practice, including manufacturing and sales.
Distribution: In various major companies in various
capacities : branches, home offices and in the field. Pro-
duction; Celebrity Productions, Inc., 1928-29. Exhibition:
Operation of theatres in all phases, 1930-31. Talking
Picture Equipment and reproducing and recording. Secre-
tary-treasurer. Powers Cinephone Equipment Corp.
POWLEY, BRYAN: Actor, b. Reading, Eng.. Sept. 16.
1871; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 175 lbs.; brown hair, hazel
eyes ; m. Evelyn Mary Foster ; hy. golf and snooker ; e.
Stubbington House, Fareham and Burney's School, Gosport,
Eng. Commercial career before films. In silents. "The
Old Curiosity Shop" (Welsh-Pearson), "Wee McGregor's
Sweetheart" (Welsh-Pearson), "Fortune of Christina
McNab" (GB), "Rob Roy" (GB). Talkers: 1935. "For
Ever England" and "Rhodes" (both GB) ; 1936, "Con-
quest of the Air" (London), "Fire Over England" (Pen-
dennls), "Moonlight Sonata" (Pall Mall). "Love from a
Stranger" (Capitol), "Thunder in the City" (Atlantic),
"All In" (Gainsborough); 1937, "When the Devil Was
Well" (GB).
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PRASKINS. LEONARD: Writer. Wrote dialogue of
"Temptation"; eo-autlior of the play, "The Charlatan";
lias written short stories, numerous vaudeville sketches.
Screen ivorit includes "Bluebeard's Seven Wives," "Cap-
tain Swagger," "The Shady Lady"; he also adapted
"Gentleman's Fate," "Kmma," "Flesh," "The Champ."
■'I'he White Sister," all under contract li> MCM; "The
Bird of I'aradise," RKO-Kadio. In VJ'M liaiullcd adapta-
tion "Advice to the Lovelorn," United Artists-2Uth Cen-
tury, also "We Live Again," "Secrets," United Artists;
collaborated on story and screen play "Man Hunt,""
RKO. In ly;j4 : collaborated on screen play of "Looking
lor Trouble,"" wrote screen play of "The Last Gentleman, "
United Artists-2(ltli Century; co-author of screen play of
'"Here Conies the Groom." Paramount; '"Treasure Island,"
MOM. In liirjS: collaborated on screen play, "Call of the
Wild," LIA-20th Century; collaborated on screen play.
"O'Shaughnesseys Boy," MGM. In WM: collaborated
on story and screen play "One in a Million,"' "JUtb
Century-Fox.
PRATELLI, PROF. COMM. ESODO: I'lesident of
Second Commission of Censorship, Director of Second
Division of Direzione Geneiale della Clnematografla. b.
Lugo di Romagnan, 1892; married; e. Academy uf
Arts of Rome. Officer in the war. Since 1923 took part
in the "900" artistic movement. Directed for six years
the Scuola Superiore D'.\rte Applicata all'Industria, and
for eight years the ""Sindacato Nazionale degli Artisti
Lombardi."' Took part in the organization of the Mostra
della Rivoluzione Facista in Rome. Artistic adviser of
Direzione Generale del Turismo.
PRATT, GEORGE C: Vice President, Electrical
Research Products, Inc., 704G Hollywood Blvd., Holly-
wood. Cal.; b. Flandreau, S. D., Nov. 20. 18S2; e.
University of South Dakota, Chicago; Kent College
of Law; member of the Bar of Illinois, New York
and California. Vice-president and general counsel.
Western Electric Co.; Captain, U. S. Army, July, 1917-
February, 1919. General counsel. Electrical Research
Products, Inc., from its organization to Dec. 1, 1930,
during which period took charge of legal work in con-
nection with granting of licenses and supplying of equip-
ment to motion picture producers and theatres using
Western Electric sound equipment. Since Dec. 1, 1930,
vice-president of Electrical Research Products, Inc., at
Hollywood in charge of relations with West Coast studio.s
and theatres west of Rocky Mountains,
PRATT, GILBERT: Director and writer. In 1934:
"Elmer and Elsie," "Now and Forever," Paramount.
in 193.5; collaboraled on "Annapolis Farewell." "'Goin'
to Town," "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer,"" Paramount.
In 193(i: special effects "Strike Me Pink,'.' UA; col-
laborated on screen play. "Timothy's Quest," Paramount.
PRATT, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PRATT, PURNELL, B.: Actor, b. Bethel, IlL, h. 5
feet 11 inches; blue eyes and gray hair; w. 170 pounds;
e. public schools of California, University of Southern
California, University of Pennsylvania ; hy. automobiling,
football, baseball, tennis, boxing. Has lived in New
York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles. Twenty-five years of
stage experience. Entered pictures In 1928. Pictures In-
clude Hector Ferguson In "The Trespasser," United
Artists; Marston in "Through Different Eyes," Fox;
"Fast Life," First National; Mr. Abrams in "Is Every-
body Happy," Warner; "Alibi," United Artists; "On
with the Show," Warner; "Furies," "Road to Paradise,"
First National; "Common Clay," Fox; "The Gorilla,"
First National; "Sinner's Holiday," Warner; "Beyond
Victory," Pathe; "Lawful Larceny," and "The Silver
Horde," Radio; "Paid," "The Prodigal," "Dance Fools
Dance," all MGM; "Up for Murder," Universal; "Bache-
lor Apartments," "Traveling Husbands," Radio; "Five
Star Final," Warner; "The Public Defender," Radio;
"The Gay Diplomat," Radio; "The Spider," Fox; "Ter-
ror by Night," Columbia; "Ladies of the Big House,"
Paramount; "Emma," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; "Scarface."
United Artists. In 1933: "I Cover the Waterfront,"
United Artists; "Midshipman Jack," Radio; "The Sweet-
heart of Sigma Chi," Monogram; "Love, Honor and Oh,
Baby." Universal; "The Chief," MGM. In 1934: "The
Witching Hour." Paramount; "Midnight Alibi," First
National; "The Hell Cat," Columbia. In 1935: "Death
Flies East," Columbia; "Black Fury," FN; "The Win-
ning Ticket," "The Casino Murder Case," "It's in the
Air," MGM; "Behind the Green Lights." "Ladies Crave
Excitement," "Waterfront Lady," Mascot; "Diamond
Jim." Universal; "Red Salute." UA-Reliance; "A
Thousand Dollars a Minute," "Frisco Waterfront,"
Republic. In 193C; "Mngnificent Obsession." Universal;
"Dancing Feet,"" Republic; "The Return of Sophie Lang.""
"Hollywood Boulevard." "Straight from the Shoulder,"'
"Lady Be Careful," "Murder with Pictures," "Wives
Never Know," "Wedding Present," "The Plainsman,"
Paramount. In 1937: "Join the Marines. " Republic;
"Lei's iMakc a .Milliuii. " ".Munler Goes to College,'"
Paramount.
PRATT. THOMAS: Fila Editor. In 1933: "Elmer,
the Great," "Wild Boys of the Road," First National;
■ College Coach," Warner. In 1934: "Mandalay," First
National; "Merry Wives of Reno," Warner. In 1935:
"'Murder in the Clouds," FN; "The Florentine Dagger,"
"Alibi Ike," "Moonlight on the Prairie," Warner. In
19:i(i: "The Widow from Monte Carlo," "'Public Enemy's
Wife," "Sing Me a Love Song," WB. In l'.i37: "Pernod
and Sam." WB.
PREBLE, FRED: Technical Director. In 1933: "Ship of
Wanted Men," Showmen s I'icluies; settings, "Wine,
Wiinieii aii.l Sona," produced by 1. K. ("hadwick. In
1935: "Cowboy Holiday." Beacon.
PREER, EVELYN: (See 193(5-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac.)
PREJEAN, ALBERT: Actor. In 1935: "La Crise Est
Finie." Nero Films.
PREMINGER, OTTO LUDWIG: Director. b. Vienna,
Austria, Dec. 5. 1900; h. 6 ft., w. 185 lbs.; blond hair
and blue eyes; married; h. tennis; e. University of Vlienna.
When 17 years old became an actor with Max Reinhardt
at the Theatre-in-the-Josefstadt in Vienna, then headed
same theatre. Directed talking pictures in Vienna; staged
"Libel."" In 1936: "Under Your Spell." 20th Century-
Fox.
PRESCOTT, ELSIE: Actress. In 1935: "Peter Ibbet-
son," Paramount.
PRESNELL. ROBERT R.: Writer and associate pro-
ducer; b. Lake View, Iowa, April 29, 1894; h. 6 feet,
1 inch; blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. non-
professional; e. University of Chicago; married; hy. polo.
Newspaper reporter, foreign correspondent, playwright.
Wrote "Young Man of Manhattan," "The Big Pond,"
I'aramount, 193U; in 1931: "Laughter." Paramount; in
1932: "Bureau of Missing Persons," "The Keyhole,"
"Employees' Entrance,"' "Narrow Corner," Warners; an. I
"What Price Hollywood,"' RKO; "The Man Called Back,""
"Left Over Ladles,"" Tift'any ; "The Bargain," Warner;
"The Spy," Fox. From 1933-1935, associate producer
at Warner of "Hi Nellie." "The Key," "Midnight
.\libi," "British Agent," "Massacre," "Smarty," "Ken-
nel Murder Case," "Mary Jane's Pa," "Personality
Kid." "Mandalay," "Ever in My Heart." In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "My Man Godfrey," U;
associate producer "Parole," "Postal Inspector." "The
Girl on the Front Page," U. In 1937: associate pro-
ducer ""Four Days Wonder," "Girl Overboard," "Night
Key," "When Love Is Young," U.
PRESSBURGER: Writer. Co-author of "Monsieur Sans
Gene," wliicb was filmed by United Artists as "One
Kaiiiy -Vfternoon. " in 1936.
PRESSIER, MICHAEL: Writer and producer. Wrote
play and collaborated on production "Women Are Trouble,"
MGM.
PRESSTMAN, MARIE WHITE, LL.B.: Member. Mary-
land State Board of motion picture censors. 100 Uni-
versity Parkway, West Baltimore, Md. ; b. Baltimore, Md. ;
p. Matilda Winthrop Hooper Presstman and Benjamin
Cattell Presstman; e. graduated from University of Mary-
land in Law, June, 1923. Attended schools in Maryland,
including Bryn Mawr Preparatory School and the Hannah
More Academy. Taught in schools in Maryland. Tli<j
Garrison Forest School and The Arundel School prior
to studying law. Admitted to the practice of law in
October, 1923. Grandfather, Judge Benjamin Cattell
Presstman, was judge of the superior court of Baltimore.
Is vice president of the Maryland Branch of the National
Woman's Party, and attorney for the Woman's City Club
of Baltimore, and a member of many social and patriotic
clubs and organizations, including the Colonial Dames of
.\merica (Md. Branch). Is a member of the law firm
of Presstman and Doetsch. Law partner is Miss Emilie
Doetsch, a former assistant city solicitor of Baltimore.
Motion Picture
In 1936: "Parole." "The
PRESTELLE, MAE T.: (See 1930-
Almanac. )
PRESTON, ANN: Actress
Magnificent Brute." U.
PRESTON, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PRESTON, JUNE: Child actress. b. Minneapolis,
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Pre— Pri
Minn.; hlnnil hair ainl l>liie eyes; p. fatlicr a iliemist.
Appeared in "Anne of tireeii Gables," KKO. lUo4.
PRETAL, CAMILLUS: (See 19.;6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PREVIN. CHARLES: Musical director. b. Brooklyn.
.Ian. 11. 1SS8; height, 5 feet 4% inches: w. 170 ll)s. ;
lirown hair, blue eyes; e. Cornell University, B.A., New
York Collego of iMusic, Berlin, Vienna. Conducted light
and grand opera nuissical comedy, was producer and con-
ductor at the following motion picture theatres: Ambas-
sador. St. Louis; Fox. Roxy, Mastbaum, Philadelphia,
and Radio City Muslim I fall. Appeared on the original
"Camel Cigaret Hour" and the "Real Silk Program." In
ID.'jB: directed musical numbers in the following pic-
tures: "My Man Godfrey." "Postal Inspector," "The
Luckiest Girl in the World," "Flying Hostess," "Love
letters of a Star," Universal. In 1937: "Three Smart
Girls." "Wlien Love is Young." "Top of the Town."
Vniversal.
PREVOST, MARIE: Actress, b. Sarnia, Ont., Canada,
Not. 8, 1898. h. 5 feet 4 Inches: very dark brown hair
and blue eyes; e. Manual Arts high school, Los Angeles;
diT. Kenneth Harlan, professional; hy. swimming and open
sir motoring. Played in two reel slapstick comedies. First
feature picture, a drama, "Old .Swimmin' Hole." in
which she played opposite Charles Ray; then "Tarnish,"
followed by "The Marriage Circle" and "Kiss Me Again,"
directed by Ernst Lubltsch; "Recompense" and "The Dark
Swan." Starred under Metropolitan banner In "Up in
Mabel's Room," "Almost a Lady," "For Wives Only."
"Man Bait," "Getting Gerties Garter," "The Night
Bride." Starred by Pathe-DeMUle in "Girl in the Pull-
man," "The Rush Hour," "On to Reno," "Blonde for a
Night," and featured in "The Godless Girl." DeMille.
Featured in "The Racket," directed by Lewis Milestone
for Caddo and released through Paramount. Starred in
"The Exodus ot the New World." produced by Pioneer
Film Corporation of Salt Lake City and In "The Side-
show" for Columbia, directed by Eric Kenton; (1920)
"Divorce Made Easy," Paramount; "The Flying Fool,"
"The Godless Girl," Pathe; "Ladles of Leisure" (19S0).
Columbia: "Party Girl" (1930), Tiffany. In 1933:
"Parole Girl." Columbia; Universal short oroduct; "Only
Yesterday." Universal feature. In 19,'?.5: Vitaphone short
product; "Hands Across the Table," Paramount. Died
.lanuary 23, 1937.
PRICE, ALONZO: Actor. In 1936: "Forgotten Faces,"
Paramount. In 1937: "The Black Legion," WB.
PRICE. BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PRICE, EDGAR: Motion picture editor, Brooklyn
Citizen, Brooklyn. N. Y. ; b. New York City. Jan. 4.
1896; p. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Price; e. public and high
school; married. Began newspaper work at age of 18.
Motion picture editor and critic past twelve years.
PRICE, GEORGIE: Actor. Played tn Metro Movietone
Act No. 81.
PRICE, HAL: Actor. Played In "Night Ride" (1930).
Universal. In 1933: "The Girl in 419," Paramount.
In 1936: "The Fugitive Sheriff," Columbia. In 1937:
"Trouble in Texas," GN.
PRICE, IRVING L.: Exhibitor. Vice-president of
Aurora Building Corp., which owns and operates Aurora
theatre In East Aurora", N. Y. Treasurer of Fisher-Prlce
Toys, Inc., a director of Erie County Trust Co., and for
six years chairman of East Aurora board of education.
Mem.bpr of MPTO of New York, Western Zone. First ex-
perience in the industry in 1926. General manager of
Roycroft establishment in his city. Married artist.
PRICE, E. B. JACK: Branch manager, b. Tuscum-
hia. Ala.. .Ian. 4, 1898; p. mother; e. four years. Missis-
.sippi A. and M. Collego. Regan in industry's theatre de-
partment. Signal Amusement. Two years in the army
during the World War. .Toined S. A. Lynch Enterprises,
1921. With Burroughs Adding Machine Company three
years. With Paramount since 1925. Branch manager.
Paramount, Jacksonville. Fla.
PRICE. EVADNE: Author. Wrote "Not So Quiet."
In 193.5: "Phantom Light," Gainsborough. In 1936:
"Wolf's Clothing." Wainwright; "Two's Company."
Soskln. In 1937: ".Merry Comes to Town," King; novel,
"Glamour Girl," "Hollywood Girl."
PRICE, JOHN L.. M. D.: Exhibitor. Liberty Theatre.
321 Missouri Avenue. East St. Louis, 111.: b. St.
Louis. Mo., June 17, 1884: p. mother; e. St. Louis
University; married. Operates theatre, and practices
medicine.
PRICE. KATE: (Sec i:):i6-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PRICE, MRS. MIRIAM SUTRO: (Mrs. Joseph M.)
b. New York City. November 23. 1871; married; e.
Hunter College, special study at Radcliffe and in Colum-
bia graduate department. Always has been interested In
education. Was president of the Public Education Asso-
ciation for five years and chairman of its executive com-
mittee about twelve years, and is still active in that
organization. Has been on the board of governors of
the Ethical Culture School for over thirty years. Has
been interested as an active member of the National
Hoard of Review since its beginnings and has been on
its executive conwnittee for many years.
NANCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PRICE,
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PRICE, R. C: Branch Manager, RKO Distributing
Corp., Charlotte, N. C. ; b. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 20, 1895;
married; p. Mr. and Mrs. H. Price; e. Boys Latin
School, Baltimore, Md. Service in Army during war.
Entered business, 1919, with Pathe; subsequently with
Universal. With Pathe again until merger with RKO.
PRIESSER. CHERRY & JUNE: Darners. In i;t:;6:
A'itaphone shuit product.
PRIESTLEY, JOHN BOYNTON: MA. LLD. Author,
b. Bradfcrd, Yorks.. Eng., Sept. 13, 1894; m. Mary Wynd-
hani Lewis
"Benighted."
Old House." in 1932
mont-British in 1933
Trinity Hall, Cambridge. His novel,
was filmed by Universal, as "The Dark
'The Good Companions" by Gau-
Play. "Dangerous Corner." was
produced as film (Radio) 1934; in same year wrote
original screen play "Sing as We Go." for Gracie Fields.
(A.T.P. ) 1935. original screen play, "Look Up And
Laugh" (A.T.P. ).
Vitaphone short
PRIMROSE FOUR, THE: In 19.35
product.
PRINCE. DAVID: Branch Manager. b. Jacksonville
111,. May 7. lS,Sy: m. Jeannette McKinney, 1935. Bnokei
for .Swanson Crawford exchange in St. Louis in 1913
Changed to Dallas hooker for General Film 1914 and nex
branch manager. Famous Players (Paramount) name(
him .\tlanta branch manager in December, 1918. In 1937
joined United Artists as Atlanta manager.
FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Plcturi
(See 1930-37 Motion Pictuir
PRINCE,
Almanac.)
PRINCE. JOHN T.
.\lmanac.)
PRINGLE. AILEEN: Actress, b. San Francisco. Cal ;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; dark brown hair and green eyes; w.
117 pounds; p. Julie Goyhen (French) and George W.
Bisbee; e. Miss Murison's School in San Francisco,
School of the Sacred Heart, Paris, and Miss McKenzle ■
School in London ; hy. oriental arts. Stage experience
under the Elliotts at London in "The Bracelet" in 1915.
Thence to the screen where she has appeared In "Red-
head," for Select pictures In 1919; "Earthbound," "Souls
for Sale," "Three Weeks," "His Hour" and "Wife of
the Centaur" for Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer In 1920-23-24: tn
Paramount's "Tin Gods" 1926; Metro's "Adam and
Evil," 1927; "Beau Broadway"; "Wall Street," Columbia;
"Prince of Diamonds" (1930), "Soldiers and Women'";
(1931), "Convicted,"" produced by Artclass. In 1933 ap-
peared in "By Appointment Only." Chesterfield. In 19:;4-
"Once to Every Bachelor. " Liberty: ".lane Eyre,"" Mono-
gram. In 19:!5: "Sons of Steel," Chesterfield. In 1936:
"The Unguarded Hour." "Piccadilly Jim." MGM. In
in:',7: "John Meade's Woman." Paramount; "The Last
of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
PRINGLE, JESSIE: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
PRINTEMPS, YVONNE: Actress. Appeared on
French and American stage. On screen in 1935: "La
Dame aux Camelias,"" Les Distributeurs Francals.
PRINTZLAU, OLGA: (See 1930-37 Almanac.)
PRINZ LeROY: Dance director. b. St. Joseph.
Mo.. July 14. 1895; p. father, dance director; e. gram-
mar and high schools. Ran away from home at 15.
Shipped on freighters, landing in Europe, where he
joined the French Foreign Legion. Served nine months
in Algiers, then went back to France, enlisting in
French aviation corps in World War. With 94th Aerial
Squadron, after additional American flying instruction.
.Survived 14 crashes. Stayed in Europe, and directed
dances for Max Reinhardt. in the Folies Bergere. )n
.Spain, and in Switzerland. Returned to United States
in 1920. and was in hospitals for a year recovering
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from war injuries. In 1921 went to Mexico, instructing
government student aviators, and later flew ammunition
into Mexico for the rebels. To South America, where
he gave dance instruction again. In 1925. returned to
America, staging floor shows in cabarets supposedly owned
by Al Capone. Beaten severely by gangsters, then left
Chicago for New York. Staged dance routines for Earl
Carroll. Florenz Ziegfleld. the Shuberts, and other pro-
ducers. In 1931 to Hollywood, and has been connected
with pictures since. Staged dance ensembles for "Too
Much Harmony,'' (1933) : In 1934 "Bolero." "Murder
at the Vanities." "Cleopatra," "College Bhythm." and
(1935) "AH the King's Horses," "Rumba," "Stolen
Harmony," "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
In 1936: "Showboat," U; "The Big Broadcast of 1937,"
"College Holiday." Paramount.
PRIOR, ALAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
PRIOR, HERBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PRIOR, PEGGY:
Almanac.)
PRITCHARD. ROBERT: Sound. In 1935: "East of
•lava." "Fighting Youth," Universal. In 1936: "Postal
Inspector." U.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
PRITZHOFF, PAUL:
Almanac.)
PRiVAL, LUCIEN: Actor and Writer, b. New York
City, July 14, 1900; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and
eyes; w. 161 pounds; p. Nanny Krisch and Louis Prlval,
non -professionals; e. Kolnlsches Gymnasium and Leh-
raann'sche Private Schule, both of Berlin, Germany; hy.
writing allegorical subjects. Stage experience of 14
years and played in the following productions during
the war, in Berlin: "Die Rauber," "Uriel Acosta," "Peer
Gynt," "Hamlet," "The Lower Depths," "Johannisfeuer."
After the war he went to New York and from 1920
to 1926 he appeared in ballet pantomimes. Including "The
PairydoU" and "Zoraida." He also played in German
theatre in New York from 1925 to 1927. Screen ex-
perience of IS years, also started during the war. in
Germany. There he appeared In "Sirocco," "Die Klep-
tomanin," and in America In the following: "Velvet
Fingers," "The Hummingbird." "Puppets," "The Great
Deception," "High Hat," "A Man of Quality." "Just
Another Blonde," "American Beauty," "Hell's Angels,"
"The Racket," "The Peacock Fan," "The Next Room."
"Party Girl," "The Lotus Lady," "The Last of the
Lone Wolf," "The Princess and the Plumber," "Young
Sinners," German version of "Hinter Schloss Und Riegel."
Wrote plays among which are "Jagged Laughter," "The
Hour in Which We Die." In 1933: appeared in "The
Sphinx." Monogram; "After Tonight." Radio. In 1934:
"Return of Chandu," Principal. In 1935: "Born to
Gamble." Liberty. In 1936; "Darkest Africa." Republic
serial. In 1937: "History Is Made at Night." UA.
PROCTER, MAJOR HENRY ADAM. M. A.. L.L.B..
M.P.: Chairman of Capitol Film Corporation. Ltd., of
London, b. Liverpool. 1883; m. and has three daughters.
Leaving school at 12 was apprenticed to engineering but
worked passage to U. S. A. and continued college studies
while engineer. Graduated (B.A.) at Bethany College
and won prize for oratory. Went to Australia, graduated
(M.A.) at Melbourne University. Served with Australian
Forces in France, 1914-18. Research work. Edinburgh
University, graduated L.L.B. and passed inter-Ph.D. in
nolltical science. In 1920 commissioned in 18th Brigade
and attached Royal Scots Regiment. Retired 1923 with
rank of Major. Specialized in hydrogenation of coal and
invented several new coal processes. Elected Member of
Parliament for Accrington in 1931, re-elected 1935. In-
;erested in films for three years. Chairman of Capitol
Film Corp. Ltd., British Chemicolour Process Ltd., Cecil
Films Ltd.. Somlo Ltd. Director, Trafalgar Film Co.
Ltd., Buckingham Films Co. Ltd.
PROFES, ANTON: Musical director. In 1937: musical
score "The Eternal Mask," Mayer-Burstyn.
PROSER, MONTE: Advertising, b. Widnes-Lancaster,
England, July 14, 1904. Joined United Artists home office
publicity staff in 1933. Resigned in 1934 to join Donahue
and Coe. New York motion picture advertising agency,
in association with Marc Lachman. In 1935 associated
with The Biackstone Company, as vice-president in charge
of publicity. Director of publicity, French Casino for
New York, Miami and Chicago.
PROTZMAN, A. W.: Sound Recorder. In 1933: "Trick
for Trick," "The Power and the Glory," Fox. In 1934
"Hold That Girl," "Wild Gold," "Three on a Honey-
moon," Fox. In 1935: "Charlie Chan in Egypt,"
"Steamboat 'Bound the Bend," Fox; "Charlie Chan in
Shanghai," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Every Saturday
Night," 20th Century-Fox.
PROUTY, JED: Actor, b. Boston, Mass.; e. Boston.
Mass. Early screen work with Realart, Goldwyn, Warner,
World, Universal, Paramount. Pictures include "Smile
Brother Smile," "Orchids and Ermine," "No Place to
Go," "The Gingham Girl," FBO; "The Siren," "Name
the Woman," Phil in "Sonny Boy," Warner; "Why Leave
Home," Fox; Newton Wampler in "Girl in the Show,"
MGM; "The Fall of Eve," Columbia; "His Captive
Woman," "Two Weeks Off," First National; "The Broad-
way Melody," "It's a Great Life," MGM; "The DeTil'i
Holiday," Paramount; "No Questions Asked," Vitaphone.
In 1933 appeared in "Jimmy and Sally," Fox. In 1934:
"I Believed In You," "Music in the Air," Fox: "Pri-
vate Scandal." "One Hour Late," Paramount. In 1935:
"George White's 1935 Scandals," "Black Sheep," Fox;
•Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Every Satur-
day Night," "Little Miss Nobody," "Educating Father."
"Back to Nature," "Can This Be Dixie?," "Under
Your Spell." 20th Century-Fox: "Special Investigator."
RKO-Radio; "His Brother's Wife." MGM; "The Texas
Rangers," "College Holiday," Paramount; "Happy Go
Lucky," Republic. In 1937: "Off to the Races," 20th
Century-Fox.
PROVOROV, FEDOR: Cameraman. In 1936: "Night-
ingale," Amklno.
PROZOROVSKY, N.: Cameraman. In 1936: photo-
graphed "Gypsies," Amkino.
PRUDHOMME, CAMERON: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
PRYOR, ROGER: Actor, b. New York City, August
27, 1903; h. 6 feet; w. 160 pounds; dark hair, brown
eyes; p. Arthur Pryor, band leader, composer: e. Dwlght
and private schools; m. Ann Sothern; hy. golf, swim-
ming. Plays the trombone, piano, saxophone, trumpet
and other musical instruments, also sings. On stage:
"Paid," "Royal Family of Broadway," "See Naples and
Die" and many others. In Vitaphone No. 1007, No.1008,
"The Collegiate Model." In 1933 signed Universal con-
tract and appeared in "Moonlight and Pretzels" and
•I Like It That Way." In 1934: "Romance in the Rain."
"I'll Tell the World," "Strange Wives." "Wake Up and
Dream." "The Gift of Gab." Universal: "Belle of t'le
Nineties." Paramount: "Lady By Choice." Columbia. In
1935: "Straight from the Heart." Universal; "Headline
Woman," Mascot; "Dinky." Warner; "To Beat the
Band." RKO; "A Thousand Dollars a Minute," Republic
In 1936: "The Return of Jimmy Valentine," "Ticket
to Paradise," "Sitting on the Moon," Republic; "Missing
Girls," Chesterfield.
PUETTJER, GUSTAV: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
PUFFY, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac. )
PUG HE, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
UA -London Films.
PUGLIA, FRANK: Actor, b. Sicily. Sang in church
choir. Joined traveling operetta company at age of 15.
Has been in many parts of the world. Directed several
foreign pictures. On silent screen in "The White Sister"
and "Orphans of the Storm." On screen in 1934: "Men
in White." "Viva Villa." MGM. In 1935: "The
Melody Lingers On." UA -Reliance. In 1936: "Fatal
Lady," Paramoimt; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM; "Bull-
dog Edition." Republic: "The Gay Desperado." UA.
In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount; "Mama Steps
Out," MGM; "When You're in Love," Columbia.
PUJOL, RENE: Writer. In 1934: adapted "The
Two Orphans." Blue Ribbon. In 1936: co-author of
"Monsieur Sans Gene" which was filmed as "One Rainy
Afternoon," by UA.
PURCELL, DICK: Actor, b. Greenwich, Conn., Aug. 6,
1908; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 165 lbs.; brown hair and blue
eyes ; hy. golf and squash ; e. hlgli school and Fordham
Univ. On stage in "Sailor Beware." "Men in White."
and others. In 1935: "Ceiling Zero," "Man Hunt,"
"Brides Are Like That," WB. In 1936: "Times Square
Playboy," "Law in Her Hands." "Bullets or IJallots."
"Jail Break," "The Captain's Kid," "Men in Exile."
"King of Hockey," "Melodv for Two," "Case of the Velvet
Claws," "Public Enemy's Wife," WB.
PURCELL, GERTRUDE: Writer, b. New York City;
p. Cornelius J. and Frances B. Purcell; e. New York
public schools. Columbia University, Hunter Collage; m.
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Islin Auester. Was playwright and actress. Collaborated
on eiKht musical comedies. Wrote "Voltaire" for Arthur
Hopkins, and "Three Little Girls" for the Shuberts.
In 1930: collaborated on "Royal Family of Broadway,"
Follow the Leader." "Sap From Syracuse," Paramount.
In 1931: collaborated on "Honor Among Lovers," "Girl
Habit." Paramount. In 1932 adapted "Night Mayor,"
Columbia; wrote screenplays "Vanity Street," "No More
Orchids," Columbia; in 1933: wrote screen play of "Child
of Manhattan" and "Cocktail Hour," Columbia; adapted
"Another Language." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play of "Palooka," United Artists; collaborated on
"The Human Side." Universal; screen play "She Was
a Lady," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on story, "Red-
heads on Parade," "This Is the Life," Fox; collaborated
im screen play "If You Could Only Cook," "The Girl
Friend." Columbia. In 193(i: additional dialogue, "Love
ISefore Breakfast." Universal; collaborated on "Make Way
tor a Lady," "The Witness Chair," RKO-Radio.
PURCELL, IRENE: Actress, b. nammond. Ind.: e.
St. Mary's Springs Academy, Wis. ; by. collecting etcb-
ings, and antiques. On stage In "Great Necker," "Man
Poor," and "Dancing Partners," the last named was
produced as a talking picture by MQM under the title
"Just a Gigolo." Also appeared in the MGM picture
"Man in Possession."
PURCELL, RICHARD: Actor, b. In Greenwich, Conn.,
Aug. 16, 1908. e. St. John's-All Hallows Institute and
Fordliam University; p. Richard and Elizabeth Purcell;
li. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 165 pounds, by. amateur pho-
tography. At 19 played in vaudeville. "Ceiling Zero,"
"Man Hunt," "Brides Are Like That," "The Gentleman
from Ilig Hend," "Times Square Playboy," "The Law In
Her Hands," "Jail Break," "The Case of the Velvet
Claws," "Bullets or Ballots," "Public Enemy's Wife,"
"The Captain's Kid," "King of Hockey," WB. In 1937:
•Melody for Two," WB.
PURDELL, REGINALD: Writer and actor. In 1935:
collaborated on story of "Radio Parade of 1935," British
International Pictures; appeared in "The Old Curiosity
Shop," BIP.
PURVIS, JIM: Actor. In 1935: "Fighting Youth," U.
PUTNAM, NINA WILCOX: Writer, b. New Haven,
Conn., Nov. 28, 1888; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; blonde hair
and blue eyes; p. Marion and Eleanor Wilcox; e. private
tutors and governesses; m. R. J. Sanderson. Turned to
writing. Has written many novels. Originated news-
paper syndicate feature, "I and George," and Is con-
tributor to a number of American magazines. Received
complete training in motion pictures at Triangle studios,
then made six pictures. Left when Triangle went to
MGM, and made reissues for South American and Oriental
trade. Reissued Chaolin and Bill Hart films. Completed
38 short subjects, educational and comedies, in French
and German, UFA. Produced "Democracy" in New York,
and was associated with Rex Ingram on "Eugenie
Grandet," "Garden of Allah" and "The Four Horsemen
of the Apocalypse," and with British International on
"Confetti" and "Carnival." Silent pictures include
"Price of Applause," "It's a Bear." "Cinderella Girl."
"Beauty Prize," 'Silk Stockings," "Two Weeks with
Pay," "Game Chicken." Under contract to Universal.
Continues writing for magazines and under contract to
several. Including Cosmopolitan.
PYCHA, JEROME: Associate art director, r. n. Jerome
Pycha. Jr.; b. Saginaw, Mich.. Jan 27. 1903; e. primary
and secondary schools, Saginaw, Chicago, and Gary.
Ind.; high school, Gary, Ind., and College Preparatory a:
Detroit, Mich. Trained with architects while in high
si'POol and preparatory. Technical architectural and engi-
neering education by special coaching. Draftsman and de-
signer for architectural firms in Detroit, Chicago, and Lob
Angeles before entering motion pictures. Entered motion
pictures In 1921 as set designer for Famous Players Lasky
Coip. Other studio engagements since have been with
Schulberg-Mayer Productions, Sam Goldwyn Productions,
^tetro-Goldwyn-Maye^ Studios, and other companies. With
Cciumbia. In 1935: "If You Could Only Cook," "One
Way Ticket," "She Married Her Boss," "After tht
Dance," "The Awakening of Jim Burke," "The Black
Itoom," "Death Flies East," "I'll Love You Always," "In
.^pite of Danger," "Party Wire," Columbia.
PYE, MERRILL: Art Director. In 1933: "Hold Tour
Man," "Tugboat Annie," "Bombshell," "Going Holly-
ivood," MGM. In 1934: assisted on art direction of
"MeD in White," responsible for art direction of "The
.Mvstery of Mr. X.." collaborated on "Treasure Island."
"Paris Interlude." MGM. In 1935: associate art direc-
tor of "David Copperfleld." "Reckless." "Broadway
Melody of 1336." "I Live My Life," MGM. In 193G:
set designer "Bom to Dance," MGM.
QUALEN, JOHN: Actor. b. Vancouver. British Co-
lumbia, h. 5 feet, 7 Inches; dark hair and blue eyes; w.
148 pounds; p. American, Norwegian ancestry: c. htsfh
school. Elgin. 111. ; studied declamation under Elias Day.
six years, bachelor of oratory; also has degree in dietetics:
married and has .leveral children; hy. music, swimming and
riding. Ellas Day organized company, toured Canada and
the United States, giving plays in summer and musical
concerts in winter. Uualen played piano, flute and saxo-
phone. Appeared on stage in "Street Scene." and in
United Artists' film version. On screen in "Arrowsmlth. '
then returned to Broadway to appear on stage in
"Counsellcr-at-Law." Back to coast after two years, to
appear in Universal film version of "Counsellor-at-Law. '
Also on screen in 1933 in "Let's Fall In I^ive." Co-
lumbia; 1934: "Upperworld." Warner; "Hi. Nellie,"
Warner; "Sing and Like It," RKO; "He Was Her Man."
Warner, "Our Daily Bread," King Vldor-United Artists:
"Servant":' Entrance," Fox; 1935: "One More Snring"'
"Great Hotel Murder," "Charlie Chan in Paris.
"Doubting Thomas," "Orchids to You," "Thunder In
the Night," "The Farmer Takes a Wife," "Silk Hat
Kid," Fox; "Chasing Yesterday," "The Three Muske-
teers." RKO; "Black Fury." "Man of Iron," FN;
"Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: "The Country Doctor,
"The Road to Glory." "Girl's Dormitory," "Reunion,
20th Century-Fox; "Ring Around the Moon," Chesterfield;
"Meet Nero Wolfe." Columbia.
aUARBERG, LINCOLN: Publicity Director, Edwin
Carew Pictures Corporation; b. Mondovi, Wis., November
25, 1901; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. A. Quarberg; e.
graduated from University of Wisconsin. Staff corre-
spondent. United Press and Southern California manager.
United Press. Became publicity director. The Caddo
Company. In 1934: collaborated on original story of
"I'll Tell the World," Universal. In November, 1935,
became publicity director, Edwin Carew Pictures Corp.
QUARNETI, R. BOUARDO: General manager, British
Alianza Films, b. Chascomus, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Oct. 4, 1907; e. University of Montevideo, Uruguay;
married. Was grain broker and Income Tax Inspector,
Government division. Was accountant Alianza Films.
Upon amalgamation of Alianza Films and British Films
Distributors, Jan. 12, 1936, became general manager,
British Alianza Films, distributors of Gaumont British
and Alliance Films.
QUARTARO, NENA: Actress, r. n. Gladys Quartararo:
b. Mt. Vernon, New York, March 17, 1911; e. New
York City; h. 5 feet 3 inches; w. Ill pounds; black
nair, brown eyes; hy. riding, tennis and swimming.
Previous career, on the stage at various times since
five years of age; discovered by D. W. Griffith at four-
teen years of age; screen career, "The Red Mark," Con-
suelo in "The Eternal Woman" (1929), Columbia; "Frozen
River" and "One Stolen Night" (1929), Warner Bros.;
Mltzi in "The Redeeming Sin," "The Virginia," "Under
a Texas Moon," "Golden Dawn" (1930), Warner Bros..
"Monsieur Le Fox" (1930), MGM; In 1931: "The
Hawk," "Bachelor Father," MGM: "Arizonian Terror."
TifTaiiy; "Arizona," Columbia; "New Moon," MOM;
"Men of the North." MGM; "God's Gift to Women,"
Warner; "The Squawk," Roach; "His Last Hour," Uni-
versal; "Trapped." Big Four; "Zeppelin," Mack Sennett.
In 1933: "Man from Monterey," Warner; "Devil's
lirother." MGM. Under contract with Hal Roach Studios.
In 1935: "The Cyclone Ranger," Spectrum Pictures. In
1936: "The Three Mesquiteers." Republic.
aUARTERMAINE, CHARLES: Actor, b. Rlchmon.
Surrey, England; h. 5 feet 10% inches; brown eyes and
brown hair; w. 145 pounds; e. Croydon, England; married
Mary Forbes; hy. golf, riding. Has lived in London,
New York and Los Angeles. Entered pictures In Sep-
tember, 1919, Pictures include: "The Face at the Win-
dow," English production; Dr. Phillip Mason In "The
Thirteenth Chair," John Pardee in "The Bishop Murder
Case," MGM. In 1935: "Elizabeth of England," BIP.
QUARTERMAINE. LEON: Actor.
Me Never," B and D. In 1936:
20th Century-Fox.
In 1935: "Escape
•As You Like It,"
EUNICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
QUEDENS,
Almanac.)
QUEEN, ELLERY: Writer. In 1935: story "The
Spanish Cape Mystery." Republic. In 1936: wrote "The
Chinese Orange Mystery" which was basis of "The Man-
darin Mystery." Republic.
QUEENSBURY, MARCHIONESS OF: Costume de-
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signer. In 193G: coUaljorated on costumes, "Things to
Cornc," London Films-UA.
QUENSEL, ISA: Aotress. In 1934 appeared in
"Petlerson and Bendel." Scandinavian TalkinB T'icliircs.
In 1936: "Raggen — ^Det Ar Jag Det," Scandinavian
Talking Pictures.
QUIGLEY, CHARLES: Actor, b. New Britain, Conn.;
h. U feet; w. IT.'j pomids; dark hair, dark eyes; m. llarriet
Blue; e. New Britain High School. Stage: "The Koad
to Rome," "Diana," "Scarlet Sister Mary" and many
otliers. Played Ills first screen role In an BKO-Pathe
western starring Tom Keene. In 1935: "Charlie Clian's
Secret," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "King of Bur-
lesque," 20th Century-Fox; "And Sudden Death," Para-
mount; "Racing Luck," "Lady from Nowhere," Columhia.
In 1937: "Find the Witness," "Honeymoon Pilot,"
Columbia.
QUIGLEY, GEORGE E. : Chairman of the Board, Kel-
ler-Dorian Colorfllm. Born In Weehawken, New Jersey,
September IT, 1886; e. public school and high school.
College of the City of New Y'ork and the law school
of New York University, being graduated from N. Y. U.
institution in 1906; m. Louise Denio in 1910 and
has two sons, aged 25 and 17. Associated with
various prominent lawyers from 1906-1910, including
James Troy snd Asa Bird Gardiner. Practiced law in-
dependently, 1910-18; then became a member of the legal
department of Western Electric Company, Inc., later
becoming assistant general attorney of that company and
of its associated company, Graybar Electric Company,
and general attorney of Electrical Research Products, Inc.
Continued association with Western Electric Company and
its subsidiary companies until October, 1927, at which
time he became a director of Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.,
resigning in December, 1928, becoming vice president
and director of First National Pictures. Inc., also con-
tinuing as vice president and general manager of The
Vitaphone Corporation. Joined Keller-Dorian.
QUIGLEY, JUANITA: Actress. b. Hollywood, June
24, 1931; h. 42 in.; w. 42 lbs.; brown hair and hazel
eyes; p. Wayne D. and Martjia M. Quigley; e. study piano
and dancing. In 1934: "In Love with Life," Invincible;
"We're Rich Again," RKO-Radio; "Have a Heart,"
MGM; "Imitation of Life," "The Man Who Reclaimed
His Head," "Straight from the Heart," Universal. In
, 1935: "Alias Mary Dow," Universal; "Riff Raff," MGM.
In 1936: "The Devil Doll," "Born to Dance," MGM.
QUIGLEY, MARTIN: President of Quigley Publishing
Co., Inc., publishers of Motion Picture Herald, Motion
Picture Daily, Better Theatres, Motion Picture Almanac.
Fame, Teatro Al Dia. b. Cleveland, Ohio, May 6,
1890; student Niagara U., 1906-08, Catliolic U. of
America, 1908-09. Newspaper reporter, Cleveland, Detroit
and Chicago, 1910-13. Established Exhibitors Herald
(Motion Picture Herald) 1915. Home: Islandhearth.
Riverside, Conn. Office: Rockefeller Center, New Y'ork
City.
QUIGLEY, ROBERT: Writer, b. Nova Scotia. Can-
ada, Nov. 2, 1902; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Annie Leslie and William
S. Quigley; e. Jefferson High School; public library, art
students' parties. New Y'ork; hobbies include painting.
Was illustrator. In 1930: collaborated on screen play
"Land of Missing Men." Tiffany. In 1931: story and
screen play "Shot Gun Pass," Columbia. In 1932: screen
play "Rusty Rides Alone," "Man of Action," "Fighting
for Justice," Columbia. In 1933: wrote story and adapta-
tion of "Before Midnight." Columbia. Wrote story, con-
tinuity and screen play of "Gun Justice," Universal. With
Monogram, RKO, MGM, Universal, Columbia and Cine-
matograflca Mexicana, S. A.
QUILLAN, EDDIE: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa., March
31, 1907; h. 5 feet 6 inches; brown hair and eyes; w.
140 pounds; p. Sarah Owen and Joseph Quillan, profes-
sionals; e. Mount Carmel high school and received his
stage training playing in the Quillan act with his family;
hy. swinuuing, golf, lights, volley ball and tennis. On the
screen In "Up and at "Em," "Night Work"; "Big
Money" (1930), Pathe; Vitaphone No. 2574. "A Little
Bit of Everything"; (1931-32), "The Big Shot," "The
Tip-otr," Rl';(_>-l'athi'; ■■(Jirl Ciazy." Radio: (1933)
"Strictly Personal," Paramount; "Broadway to Hollywood."
MGM. In 1934: "The Gridiron Flash." RIvO. In 1935:
"Mutiny on the liminty," .\IGM. In 1936: "The Gentle-
man From Louisiana." "The Mandarin Mystery," Re-
public.
QUILLAN, JOHN: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa., June
2,5. 1906: h. 5 feet 7 inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 128 pounds; e. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel high school.
St. Gabriel's college and private tutors; stage training
in vaudeville before he was five years old; hy. baseball,
swimming and football. Stage experience with the Quil-
lan family and has appeared in Shuhert shows in Phila-
delphia and Atlantic City; "Pierre of the Plains" at the
Windsor Square; also in "The Rising Generation," written
by his father during the war. On screen three years.
Has appeared in "Noisy Neighbors," titled "Finnegan's
Ball." also in a Vitaphone selection with John, Marie
and Joe; Vitaphone No. 2574, "A Little Bit of Every-
thing." In 193.3: "Cheers of the Crowd," Monogram.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
QUILLAN, JOSEPH:
Almanac.)
QUILLAN, MARIE: Actress. b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
March 17, 1911; h. 5 feet 2 inches; dark brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 109 pounds; p. Sally Owens and Joseph
S. Quillan, professionals; e. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,
South Philadelphia; hy. reading, metion pictures, tennis,
football and sewing. On the stage all her life in family
acts. On screen in "Speedy" with Harold Lloyd; (1929)
"Campus Knights," Chesterfield; "Noisy Neighbors,"
Pathe; Vitaphone No. 2574. "A Little Bit of Everything."
In 1935: "Melody Trail," Republic.
QUILLEN, ROBERT: Writer. In 1935: contributing
dialogue, "Life Begins at 40," Fox.
QUIMBY, FRED C: Long experience in distribution
and production. Was general manager and director of
Pathe for several years. Then organized MGM short feature
department of wliich he is general manager.
QUIMBY, MARGARET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
QUINE, DICK: Actor. b. Detroit, Mich., 15 .years
ago; p. Thomas R. Qulne. professional; e. attending
Lawler Professional School; hy. sports. Appeared on
radio in "Tapestries of Life," "English Coronets." and
other programs. Appeared on stage in "Counselor at
Law," end In screen version. Among other films are
"Jane Eyre," "The World Changes," "Little Men."
"Dames," "Wednesday's Child" (RKO), "Dog of
Flanders" (RKO. Is also composer and lyricist. In 193d:
"Dinky," Warner.
QUINE, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
QUINN, ANTHONY: Actor, b. Mexico; p. Frank Quinn
and Alanuella Oaxaca; e. attended Polytechnic high school;
h. G ft. 2 in.; w. 185 lbs.; black hair and brown eyes;
hy. painting and sculptoring. In 1936: "Parole," U;
'The Plainsman." Paramount. In 1937: "Swing High,
Swing Low," "Waikiki Wedding." Paramount.
QUINN, JAMES T.: Actor, b. New Orleans, La.:.h^
5 feet 7% inches; brown hair and luue eyes; w. 135
pounds; e. New Orleans, La. Stage experience. Screen
work with Famous Players, Reliance, Goldwyn, Warners,
First National, Metro, Fox, Universal, Metro-Goldwyn,
Pro-Dis-Co, FBO. Pictures include "Two Flaming
Youths," "Ginsberg the Great," Warner; "Women Who
Dare," Excellent; "The Dance of Life," Paramount;
"Come and Get It," Radio. In 1934: "1 Hate Women,"
Goldsmith. In 1935: "The Gilded Lily," Paramount.
QUIRK,
.\lnianac.)
QUIRK, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Aliiuinac.)
BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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RABINOVITCH, N.: Music. In 1936: collaborated on
musical score. "A Son of Mongolia." Amkino.
RABOCH, AL: Director. In 1934: "Rocky Rhodes,"
IT. In I'.y.ir,: "The Crimson Trail," Universal. In 1936:
assistant director "The Voice of Bugle Ann," MGM.
RABWIN, MARCELLA BARNETT;
David t). Sclzriiik.
Executive Assistant
RACHMAN, J.: Motion picture and drama editor, col-
unniist and staflf writer, Omaha Bee-News. Omaha, Neb.; b.
and staff writer, Omaha Bee-News, Omaha, Neb. ; b.
Omaha, Neb.; e. public schools, high schools and August-
ana College, Rock Island. City editor Rock Island and
Mollne Daily Times; State editor, Davenport, la., Times;
editorial page columnist and dramatic editor, Davenport,
la.. Times; publicity director World Realty Co. theatres.
Omaha and Nebraska. Writes reviews and motion picture
column "Aisle Say" under name "Jack Reel." Edits
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RACHMIL. LEWIS J.: Art diieitor. X'rincipal Pio-
duclioiu. Sol Lesser. Harry Sherman, I'araraount Unit.
Ii. Brooklyn. N. Y.. Jul.v 3, 1908; e. B. S. New
Yorl? X'niver.sity, Yale Seliool Fine Arts; m. Helen
Goldman. Two years on art director staff of
Paramount. Astoria, L. I.; one year, Jeflferson Pictures
and King Productions. Art director. Talisman Studios. In
1935: set designer, "Wilderness Mail," Ambassador. In
19.16: art director. "Call of the Prairie," "Three on the
Trail," "Hopalimg Cassidy Keturns," Paramount; "O'Mal-
ley of the Mounted," "Kins of the Royal Mounted."
"Wild Brian Kent," 20th Century-Fox; "The Mine with
the Iron Door," Columhia; associate art director "Kain-
how on the River." RKO-Radio. In 19;J7: ".Secret
Valley." 20th Century-Fox.
RACKETT, GERALD F.i Plant manager and vice
president, Technicolor Motion Picture Corp, ; b. Chicago,
111., Feb. ."i, 1898; married; e. elementary, high school
and college preliminary at Chicago public schools. B. S.
and engineer of mines at Missouri School of Mines, 1920
and 1927. General engineering work includes precious
metals mining, petroleum, graphite, design construction
and operation of special precise equipment involving
optics, chemistry and physics. Manager of Technical
Bureau of Associated Motion Picture Producers. Engineer
on research, design, construction and operation of Techni-
color's tri-col(U- photographic system. 19,S0-19.'!7.
RADAY, IMRE: Actor. r. n. Fekete; b. Budapest,
Hungary, Sept. 4, 1905; e. Commercial High School and
Rorsahegyl Stage School; m. Mici Erdelyi. On stage.
Member of Vigszinhaz, Budapest. On screen: "Czardas-
furstin." "Kampf des Donald Westhof." "Am Rande der
Welt," "Heut spielt Strauss," "Frauenarzt Dr. SchafTer,"
"Weg durch die Nacht," all German films made in
Berlin. Hungarian Alms include "Kiss Me Darling."
Pless Production, 19.32; in 1935: "Addressee Unknown."
Muveszfilm Production; "Smile, Please," Keletl Prod. In
1936: "Be True ITnto Death," Lux Prod.. "Cobweb,"
Bioscop Prod., "Exception to the Rule," Focus I'rod.,
"Anniversary," Retiektor Prod.. "River Rendez-Vous."
Phoebus Prod., "Affair of Honor." Allianz Prod. All
Hungarian tilms made in Budapest.
RADFORD, BASIL: Actor. Played role of Standlsh In
"Barnum Was Right" (1929), Universal. In 1936:
"Broken Blossoms." Twickenham.
RADIN, OSCAR: Orchestra Director. In 1933: "The
Barbarian." "Meet the Baron." MGM. In 1935: "Mad
Love." MGM.
RADIO RAMBLERS: Imitators. In 1935: Vitaphone
short product.
RADIO ROGUES, THE: Actors. Henry Taylor,
,Ilmmy Hollywood, Eddie Bartel. In 1934: appeared in
"Twenty Million Sweethearts." First National. In 1935:
"Every Night at Eight," Paramount.
RADIO RUBES: In 1935: Vitaphone short product.
RADON, HANS: Art director. In 1936: collaborated
on "The Accusing Finger," Paramount.
RAE, JOEY: (See 19.16-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RAFFO. RICARDO: Sound director. Buenos Aires: b.
Bahia Blanca. B. A , Argentina, Dec. 24, 1901: dark haif
and brown eyes; e. third year medicine; chief hobby is
mechanics. Owner and constructor of the L.S.9 broadcast-
ing station. In 1929, sound director in Cineniatografla
Valle. In 1934. sound director In Estudlos Rio de la
Plata. Worked In "El Caballero del Cemento." 1933:
"El Linyera." 1933; "Idolos de la Radio." 1931; and a
few short subjects. In 1935: "Por Buen Camino."
RAFT, GEORGE: Actor. b. New Y'ork ; h. 5 ft. 10;
black hair and brown eyes; w. iri.'} pnunils; by. baseball,
boxing. Dancer, night clubs and llicalrcs. Stage experience;
"Gay Paree," "Manhatters," "Palm Beach Nights," and
others. On screen In "Hush Money," "Quick Millions"
and "Scarface." For Paramount he appeared In "Danc-
ers In the Dark," "Night After Night," "Under Covsr
Man," "If I Had a Million": (1933) "The Eagle and
the Hawk," "Pick Up," "Midnight Club," Paramount;
"The Bowery," United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934:
"All of Me," "Bolero," Paramount; "The Trumpet
Blows," "LiTiehcuse Blues," "Rumba." Tn 193.'^:
"Stolen Harmony." "The Glass Key." "Every Night at
Eight ■ Paramount; "She Couldn't Take It." Columbia.
Tn 1936: "It Had to Happen." 20th Century-Fox; "Yours
for the Asking," Paramount. In 19:i7: "Souls at Sea,"
Paramount.
RAGER. LORIN: Actor. In 1935: "The Nut Farm."
Jlonogram.
RAGLAN, JAMES: Actor. In 19:;6: "The Flying
Diictcir," i;utli Century-Fox.
RAGUSE, ELMER R.: Supervisor of editorial and
sound departments, Hal Roach Studios; b. Springfield,
Mass.. May 9, 1901; p. Carl H. and Irene Raguse; e.
graduate of Perth Amlioy, N. .!., high school, and one
year in electrical engineering subjects at Brooklyn Poly-
technic Institute; m. Ethel U. Burton; has one son. 11
years old. Was a radio operator of Marconi Wireless
Company. 1919-1921; was engaged in automatic telephone
installation for Western Electric Company, 1921-22; radio
broadcasting of American Telephone and Telegraph Com-
pany, WBAF, 1923-24; development and operation of
sound recording equipment, Bell Telephone Laboratories,
1924-25; recording engineer, Victor Talking Machine
Company, Camden, N. .!., 1925-28; chief recording engi-
neer. West Coast, Victor company, and sound director at
Hal Roach Studios, 1928-31; sound engineer. Fox Studio,
in charge of rerecording and scoring, 1932-33; sound
director, Hal Roach Studios, 1934-35.
RAHN, ANDREW A. D.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pictiu-e
Ahnaiiac. (
RAIKES, RAYMOND: (See 1036-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RAINE, JACK: Actor, b. London, May 18, 1898: fair
hair, blue eyes; hy. motoring, shooting, Sshlng, golf; p.
Thomas Raine and .Janet Stevenson; e. Cranlelgh College.
Army until 1919; first stage appearance at Ambassador's
Theatre, London, 1919, followed by continuous stage work
in London. Leading parts on screen: "The Hate Ship,"
"Night Birds," "Suspense." "The Middle Watch," "Fires
of Fate," all B. I. P.; "Her Night Out" and "Out of
the Past," Warner-British: "Fortunate Fool." A. T. P.
Ill 1935: "The Clairvoyant," GB.
RAINE, NORMAN REILLY: Writer. In 1933 wrote
story and additional dialogue, "Tugboat Annie," MOM;
collaborated im "White Woman." Paramount. In 1936:
(ollaborated on "China Clipper." "God's Country and the
Woman," WB,
RAINER, LUISE: Actress, b. Vienna, Austria; h. 5
feet 3 inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 102 pounds;
p. Heinz and Emy Rainer; m. ClifTord Odets ; e. Europe,
art and writing; hy. amateur photography. Started on
stage at 16. Was presented by Max Reinhardt. Plays
include "Mademoiselle," "Men in White," "Saint Joan,"
"American Tragedy," "Lukardis," by Wasserman,
"Measure for Measure," "Six Characters in Search of
An Author," and others. On screen in 1935: "Escapade."
MGM. In 1936: "The Great Ziegfeld." "The Good
Earth," MGM. In 1937: Won Motion Picture Academy
Award for 1936. New Y'ork Critic's Award and Foreign
Press Award for her performance In "The Great Ziegfeld."
RAINES, HALSEY: Publicity. b. New York City;
e. Clifton Springs. N. Y.. High School. Harvard College.
Formerly Metropolitan newspaper reporter, book reviewer
New York Times. Contributor to various magazines. Now
publicity writer. MGM home office.
RAINGER, RALPH: Composer, r. n. Ralph Reichen-
thal; b. New York City. Oct. 7. 19U1: h. 5 feet. 10
inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 150 pounps; p
William H. and Rose Reichentlial ; e. Brown University
and New Jersey Law School; Dainrosch Institute o
Musical Art: married; hy. sports. Was solo pianist
orchestrator. lawyer, truckman. Wrote "Moanin' Low,'
"When a Woman Loves a Man"; "Love in Bloom.'
("She Love', Me Not"); "June In January" and "With
Every Breath I Take'" for "Here Is My Heart;'
"Take A Lesson From The Lark" ("Shoot the Works").
"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Love," ("Torch Singer"),
"IMease" and "Here Lies Love" for "The Big Broad-
cast." Composed many songs for Paramount pictures.
With Leo Robin wrote music for "A Bedtime Story."
"International House." "Torch Singer," "The Way to
Love." In 1934: "All of Me." "Search for Beauty."
"Six of a Kind," new music for "Bolero," "Come on
Marines," "The Trumpet Blows," "Wharf Angel." "Little
Miss Marker." "Kiss and Make Up." collaborated on
ivords and music of "Shoot the Works," co-author of
additiona' music for "She Loves Me Not," for Para-
mount. In 1935 wrote music for "The Devil Is a
Woman." "Rumba." "Ruggles of Red Gap," "Four Hours
to Kill," "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount;
collaborated on music and lyrics, "Music in the Air,"
Paramount. In 1936: music, "Rose of the Rancho."
"Palm Springs." "Poppy." collaborated on music and
lyrics "Three Cheers for Love." "Rhythm on the Range,"
"The Big Broadcast of 1937," "College Holiday," Para-
mount. In 1937: collaborated on songs "Swing High.
Swing Low." "Waikiki Wedding," Paramount.
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RAINS, CLAUDE: Actor, b. London, England, NoTem-
ber 10, 1889; h. 5 feet 10% Inches; w. 165 pounds;
black hair, brown eyes; e. British Capital. Made stage
appearance at age of 11 In "Sweet Nell of Old Drury" ;
was call boy at His Majesty's Theatre; later stage pro-
moter, then assistant stage manager, which position he
held for seven years. Stage experience in "The Con-
stant Nymph," "The Devil's Disciple" and others. In
1933 appeared in the motion picture "The Invisible
Man," Universal. In 1934: "Crime Without Passion,"
Paramount; "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head," Uni-
versal. In 1935: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Uni-
versal: "The Clairvoyant," GB; "The Last Outpost."
Paramount. In 1936: "Anthony Adverse," "Hearts
Divided," "Stolen Holiday," WB.
RAISA, ROSA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RAISMAN, J.: Director. In 1935: "Men on Wings."
Mospow Kino-Combinat.
RAISON, MILTON: Writer. In 1933: collaborated on
story and screen play "Air Hostess." Columbia. In
1934 collaborated on additional dialogue of "Strictly
Dynamite," RKO. In 1936: collaborated on story "The
Country Gentlemen," Republic.
RAIVES, SOL.: Exhibitor. Started In New York City
In 1920 and operated five houses on East Side for 12
years. Was vice-president and later president of Theatre
Owners Chamber of Commerce for two terms, as well as
chairman of New York City arbitration board for eight
years. Now operating Temple in Fairport and Rlalto in
East Rochester at Rojay Amusement Corp.
RAKER, LORIN: Actor, b. Joplln, Mo.; h. 5 feet 4
Inches; w. 132 pounds; blue eyes, light hair; p. John L.
and Harriet, non -professionals; e. Fairmont College, Wich-
ita, Kansas; m. Mildred Roberts and has a son, James.
Stage experience In "Getting Gertie's Garter," "Six
Cylinder Love" and others. Pictures include: "Six
Cylinder Love," Fox; "Kismet," Warner and "Mother's
Boy" (1929). Pathe. In 1934: "The Loud Speaker."
Monogram. In 1935: "Honeymoon Limited," Republic
(Monogram). In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing," U.
RAKSIN, DAVID: Head composer. Universal, b. Phila-
delphia. Aug. 4. 1912; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 165 lbs.; p.
Pauline and Isidor, music composer; e. Univ. of Pennsyl-
vania. 1934, orchestrated radio programs in N. Y. , NBC
and CBS networks; 1935, orchestrated musical comedies
in N. Y. and London. Arranged and orchestrated music
of "Modern Times," with Chaplin. Composed, arranged
and orchestrated many others for UA, WB, and Univ.
RALLI, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RALPH. HANNA: Actress. In 1936: appeared in
"Letzte Rose," Casino.
RALPH. JESSIE: Actress, r. n.. Jessie Ralph Cham-
bers, b. Gloucester. Mass.. Nov. 5. 1876; h. 5 feet.
5 inches ; brown hair and blue eyes ; w. 155 pounds :
p. non-professionals, dec; e. public school; widow. On
stage 30 years, playing character work from nurse in
"Romeo and Juliet" to "Child of Manhattan." with
Jane Cowl. On screen in 1933 in "Elmer the Great."
FN. "Cocktail Hour," "Ann Carver's Profession." Colum-
bia. In 1934 in "One Night of Love." Columbia.
"Evelyn Prentice." MGM. "Nana," United Artists. "We
Live Again," United Artists, "Murder at the Vanities."
Paramount. "The Affairs of Cellini," 20th Century UA.
In 1935. "David Copperfleld." MGM. "Enchanted April."
RKO. "T.es Miserahlea." 20th Century. "Paris In
Spring," Paramount: "Vanessa — Her Love Story," "Mark
nf tlie Vampire. " "I Live My Life," MGM; "Jalna,"
RKO: "Metropolitan." 20th Century-Fox; "I Found Stella
Parish." Warner; "Captain Blood." FN. In 1936: "The
Garden Murder Case." "Tlie Unguarded Hour." "San
Francisco." "After the Thin Man." "Camille." MGM;
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Yellow Dust." "Walking
on Air," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Tlie Good Earth."
"The Last of Mrs. Chcyney." MGM.
RALPH, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RALSTON, ESTHER: Actress, b. Bar Harbor, Maine,
September 19, 1902; h. 5 feet 5 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 124 pounds; p. May Howard and Harry
Walter Ralston, professionals; e. high school in Wish-
ington, D. C, and received her stage training dancing
in family act; div. George Webb. m. W. W. MorgSn; hy.
swimming and interior decorating. Stage experience as
a child in Ralston presentations. On screen In "The
Phantom Fortune" for Universal and also In Universal
Westerns; for Paramount in "Peter Pan," "Beggar on
Horseback," "The Best People," "The Goose Hangs
High," "The Lucky Devil," "The American Venus,"
"The Little French Girl." "The Trouble with Wlvei,"
"Womanhandled," "The Quarterback," "The Blind God-
dess," "Children of Divorce," "Fashions for Women,"
"Ten Modem Commandments," "Figures Don't Lie."
"The Spotlight," "Love and Learn." "Something Al-
ways Happens," "The Sawdust Paradise" and "The C»fe
of Lena Smith"; (1929) "Betrayal," "The Wheel of
Life"; "The Mighty," Paramount. In 1930 played 40
weeks personal appearances. In 1931 co-starred in "The
Southerner" and "Lonely Wives." then retired to be-
come the mother of a baby girl August 10. 1931. (1933)
"Rome Express," "By Candlelight," Universal; "After
the Ball," Fox; "Black Beauty." Monogram; "To the
Last Man." Paramount. In 1934: "Sadie McKee." MGM;
"Romance in the Rain," Universal; "The Marines Are
Coming." Mascot. In 1935: "Mister Dynamite." Uni-
versal: "Ladies Crave Excitement," "Streamline Express."
Mascot In 1936: "Shadows of the Orient." Empire;
"The Rest Cure." Regal; "Hollywood Boulevard." Para-
mount; "Reunion." 2nth Century-Fox.
RALSTON. JOBYNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Piclnrc
.Mnianac.)
RALSTON. IHARCIA: Actress. In 1937: appeared in
"Call It a Day." WB.
RALT-OSTERMANN. MAX: Actor. In 1936: "Ein
Walzer Fuer Dich," 20th Century-Fox.
RAMAGE. CECIL: Actor. In 1935: "Blossom Time.'"
■'^IcGluskv the Sea Rover." BIP; "King of the Damned.'-
Gaumont-British. In 1936: "Spy 77," First Division:
"Love In Exile," General. In 1937: "April Romance."
MGM: "The Mill on the Floss," National Provincial;
"Scotland Yard Commands," GN.
RAMBEAU. MARJORIE: Actress, b. San Francisco
Cal.. July 15, 1889; h. 5 feet 6 inches; blond hair and
blue eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Lillian Burnett and Marce.'
Rambeau. non -professionals; e. San Francisco; sports, golf.
Stage experience. 20 years. First picture was "He:
Man" (1930). role of Annie. Pathe; "Dark Star" (19301
MGM; (1931). "Leftover Ladies." Tiflfany; (1933"
"Strictly Personal," Paramount: "Warrior's Husband.'
Fox. "A Man's Castle." Columbia. In 1934: "Palooka,
IT. A. -Reliance; "A Modern Hero." First National
"Grand Canary." Fox. In 1935: "Under Pressure."
Fox; "Dizzy Dames," Liberty.
RAMEAU. HANS: Writer. In 1937: wrote story
"Moonlight Sonata," UA-London Films.
RAMON: Dancer. In 1935: appeared with partner.
Rosita, in "Gold Diggers of 1935," First National.
RAMONA: Singer. With Paul WTiiteman and Band.
In 1935: "Thanks a Million," 20th Century-Pox.
RAMSAY. WALLACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RAMSAYE, TERRY: Editor of Motion Picture Herald,
b. Tonganoxie. Kan., November 2, 1885; e. in Massa-
chusetts and University of Kansas; first position with the
engineering department of the Bell Telephone Company
and the Western Electric Company; in 1905 joined the
ealtorlal stafT of the Kansas City Star and Times, and
was subsequently connected with various newspapers as
feature writer and editor. Including the Leavenworth
Times, the Omaha Bee. the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the
St. Paul Dispatch, the Associated Press, the Chicago Eve-
ning American. Universal News Service, the Chicago
Tribune. The Chicago Tribune's adoption of the motion
picture serial for circulation exploitation brought him into
contact with the screen Industry. He became advertising
and publicity director of the Mutual Film Corporation in
1915 and there founded the Screen Telegram, a newsreel
of conspicuous success through the World War. Subse-
quently he joined Samuel L. Rothafel's stafT at the Rlalto
and Rivoli theatres on Broadway. In 1919 he. In collabo-
ration with his associates, launched Kinograms. In 1920
Ramsaye cut all official connections with Broadway, and
In the remoteness of a Long Island farm engaged In
writing for various magazines, meanwhile carrying through
to completeness his two-volume history of the motion pic-
ture, "A Million and One Nights." a labor of some five
years. Also produced an array of adventure and scenic
pictures and edited various feature productions, principally
expeditionary and adventure releases, including "The
Cruise of the Speejacks" and "Grass" for Paramount.
"Martin Johnson's African Hunt" for Metro, also the
roadshow, "Simba." With the advent of the Kennedy
administration at Pathe. he was placed in charge of
eastern production, including Pathe News. Pathe Review,
and various adventure and topical productions. He is the
author of the sections on motion picture history in the
last two editions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica and is
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a contributor to various reviews and scientiiic publications.
He has lectured on the motion picture for a number qf
educational conclaves and institutions, including the Ohio
State Educational Association. Hunter College, and
Columbia, New York and Bucknell Universities. He came
to the editorship of Motion Picture Herald February 9,
insi. Member: Town Hall Club (N.Y.), National Press
Club (Washington), Silvermine Guild of Artists, New
Canaan, Conn., and fellow of Society of Motion Picture
Engineers, residence Tinker's Green, New Canaan, Conn.
RAMSEY, ARTHUR B.: President, Ramsey Pictures.
Corp.: b. Oklahoma City. Oklahoma; p. W. R. Ramsey;
e. high school. Kemper Military School and Tome Prep
.School. Port Deposit, Md. Produced two short subjects
in Alaska for Paramount release. Produced Form Pro-
duction and other commercials in Oklahoma.
RANALOW, FREDERICK: Actor, Singer, b. Dublin,
Ireland, November 7, 1873; h. 5 feet 8% inches: w.
164 pounds: grey hair, bluish eyes; e. Westminster School
and Royal Academy of Music, London. Opera singer with
Beecham Opera Company. Covent Garden Opera House and
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Has sung "Hans
Sachs," "Figaro" and "Falstaff," and created role of
Captain MacHeath in revival of "Beggars' Opera."
Among his films was "Autumn Crocus." In stage play
"The Two Bouquets," Film in production. "The Man
Without a Home." Ealing.
RAND. SALLY: Dancer, r. n. Billie De Beck. b.
Winchester. Ky. ; h. 5 feet. 1; w. 115; blond hair, gray
eyes; e. Kansas City cublic schools and attended Christian
t'olleKe, Columbia, Mo.; hy. swimming and study of art.
Danced on stage. In 1927 named Wampus Baby Star. In
1933 did her fan dance at the Century of Progress Exposi-
tion in Chicago. Signed by Paramount and appeared in
"Bolero." Night clubs.
RANDALL, ADDISON: Actor. In 1935: "His Family
Tree." "Another Face," RKO. In 1936: "Two in the
Dark," "Love On a Bet." "Follow the Fleet," "Don't
Turn 'Em Loose." RKO-Radio; "Navy Born," Republic;
"Flying Hostess," Universal.
RANDALL, BERNARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RANDALL. CARL: Actor and dancer. In 1935: col-
laborated on staging of dances, and appeared In "Reck-
less," MGM.
RANDALL SISTERS: Singing trio. In 1935: Uni-
versal short product.
RANDALL. WILLIAM: Sound. In 1936: "Neighbor-
hood House." "General Spanky," MGM. In 1937: "Way
Out West." MGM.
RANDEL, GEORGE:
Pastures," WB.
In 1936: "Green
RANDELL. C. : Editor. In 1937: "Strangers on a
Honeymoon." WB.
RANDOLF, ANDERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RANDOLPH, CHARLES: Actor. In 1936: "Laughing
Irish Eyes," Republic.
,„J?,*'"' '"-''"• ELSIE: Actress. Stage, from chorus In
1921 to lead in cabaret: then In Jack Buchanan's West
End productions: "Battling Butler," "Toni," "Boodle,"
"Sunny," "That's a Good Girl" (lead), and "Stand Up
and Sing." On screen in 1932: "Rich and Strange" and
•Brother Alfred," B.I.P. ; "Life Goes On," Paramount-
British; "Yes, Mr. Brown" and "That's a Good Girl"
(1933), B. & D. Under contract to B. & D. On stage
in "Mr. Whittington" and "Chariot's Char-a-bang." In
1936: "This'U Make You Whistle," B. and D. Films
On stage in play of same name.
RANDOLPH. LUCIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RANDOLPH. ROY: Dance director. In 1937: staged
dances, "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
RANGE RAMBLERS: On radio.
short product.
In 1935: Educational
RANKIN ARTHUR: Actor. r. n. Arthur Bankln
Davenport; b. New York City, August 30, 1900; h. 5 feet
10 Inches; blue eyes and dark brown hair; w. 155 pounds-
e. St. Paul's Preparatory School, Garden City, L I '
Bishop Ridley College, Ontario, Canada; m. Has lived
in Garden City, New York, Hollywood. Stage experience
In -Jest" In New York with John and Lionel Barrymore,
his uncles. Pictures Include "Volga Boatman," "Broken
Ram — Rap
Laws," "Say It with Sables," "Blood Ship," "Walking
Back," "Making the Varsity," "Finders Keepers," Bob
Conroy In "Hrothers," Jimmy Falrchlld In 'Glad Rag
Doll," Warner; "The Fall of Eve," "Below the Dead-
line," "Submarine," Columbia; "Companionate Marriage, "
First National: "The Wild Party," Paramount; "Ship
of the Night." Rayart; "Mexican Rose," Columbia. In
1933 appeared in "Thrill Hunter," Columbia. In 1934:
"Search for Beauty," Paramount; "Carnival" Columbia.
In 19.i5: "Death Flies East" and "Eight Bells,"
Columbia.
RANKIN, CAROLINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RANKIN, DORIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RANKIN, WILLIAM: Writer. b. St. Louis, Mo.,
March 31, 1902; w. 217 lbs.; brown hair and grey eyes;
hy. race horses; e. University of Missouri. In 1934:
story "I've Got Your Number," Warner. In 1935: story
and screen play "Klngfish," Warner; "You Gotta Have
Romance.' Paramount. In 1936: story and screen play
"Queer Money." Columbia; story "The Mighty Pinkerton."
"Partner You're in Love," "Pennies from Heaven." Colum-
bia ; wrote screen story and collaborated on screen play
"Counterfeit," Columbia; story and screen play "King
dom Come," Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on story
"Time Out for Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
RANTZ, LOUIS: Associate producer. Condor Pictures
Inc. b. Philadelphia. Pa.. Jan. 1, 1896; p. Samuel and
Frieda Rantz; e. public school; married. Specialized in
building, leasing and operating motion picture theatres
from 1915 to 1929. Entered motion picture production as
production manager for B. F. Zeldman, on such pictures as
"Trailing the Killer." Fox, and "Samarang," United
Artists. Since produced many shorts and one South Sea
feature. Associate producer. "Rest Cure" (English and
Spanish versions). Associate producer. "Captain Calam-
ity," (English and Spanish versions). Associate pro-
ducer, "Devil on Horseback." (English, Spanish ver-
sions) ; "Navy Spy." GN.
RAPEE, ERNO: Music Director, Radio City Music
Hall, Rockefeller Center; b. Budapest. Hungary, June 4,
1891; married. Musical education obtained at the Buda-
pest Conservatory; graduated with honors in 1909. In
Europe, symphonic "and operatic conductor, and became
assistant to Dr. Schuck, conductor of the Dresden Opera
House. Associated as conductor with William Morris and
Henry W. Savage in America ; then conductor of the
Flialto Theatre, New York; Capitol Theatre when under
S. L. Rothafel's management; the Ufa Theatre In Berlin
engaged him to present its programs. Conductor of Ber-
lin Philharmonic Orchestra on March 11, 1925. Respon-
sible for musical settings of such films as "Over the
Hill." "A Connecticut Yankee." "Passion." "Monte
Carlo." "Robin Hood." and others. In 1927, to Roxy
■Theatre as musical director. With advent of sound did
musical scores for films including "What Price Glory?".
"Street Angel." "Seventh Heaven" and "Four Sons."
In 1930, general musical director. Warner Brothers-First
National, in California. Returned east to theatre, and
did many broadcasts. Left theatre to be general musical
director for National Broadcasting Company, June, 1931.
Guest conductor with Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.
Now music director. Radio City Music Hall. Conducts
Radio City Music Hall Symphony orchestra every Sunday
from 12 to 12:30 over NBC. Conductor of the General
Motors programs 1935-37 which emanate from Carnegie
Hall every Sunday evening.
RAPF. HARRY: Associate Prodrcer. Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer Pictures, Culver City. Cal. ; b. Denver. Col. ; gray
hair, married and has two sons. Began his career In
minstrel shows in Denver, was with Gus Edwards for six
years, then resigned to marry. Was In New York City
with a vaudeville agency for seven years, then resigned
and joined World Film Corporation; became production
manager for Selznick; Joined Warner Bros. In 1921: with
Louis B. Mayer In 1924. When Mayer Joined Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer he became associate producer. In 1933:
"Tugboat Annie," "Broadway to Hollywood." "Her
Sweetheart. Christopher Bean," MGM. In 1935: "The
Murder Man." "Whipsaw." "The Perfect Gentleman."
In 1936: "Tough Guy." "Three Wise Guys," "We Went
To College," "Piccadilly Jim," "Old Hutch." produced
"Mad Holiday." all MGM. In 1937: produced "Espi-
onage." MGM.
RAPF, JOE: Supervisor of Wardrobes. Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer studios. Culver City. Cal. ; b. New York City.
February 12. 1882: p. Morris and Eliza Rapf; e. high
school; m. Vera Feintuch; has a son. For 11 years has
been supervisor of wardrobes: for nineteen years before
that was In the women's cloak and suit business.
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RAPF, MAURICE H.: WiUcr. I). New York City.
May 19, 1914; h. 5 ft. (i; w. 14."); biuwii liair; brown eyes;
hy. tennis, golf, racing pigeons; p. Harry Kapf. profes-
sional; e. Stanford, Dartmouth, graduated from latter in
1935. In 1932: original, '■Divorce in tlie Family," MGM.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "We Went to Col-
lege," MGM. In 1937: collaborated on screen play, "Tliey
Gave Him a Gun," MGM.
RAPHAEL, JOHN NATHANIEL: Writer. In 19:;5:
coliaboraled on story "Peter Ibbetson," I'aramount.
RAPHAELSON, SAMSON: Writer. b. New York
City; graduated from University of Illinois. After gradu-
ation, he became an instructor In English at the same
institution. Later entered the advertising business and
worked In almost every capacity In that field, including
cop.vriKlit, nrt din'ction :ind Ki'ii('r;il aci'ount supervision.
He was police reporter for the New York "Times" and
then took over the editorial work of the Bed Book. During
his undergraduate days, he wrote short stories and plays.
Many of his works were published before he received his
diploma. More than ninety short stories have been pub-
lished in magazines ranging from Snappy Stories to The
Century. His essays, literary criticism and dramatic
reviews also have been widely published. In 1925 his
first play, "The Jazz Singer," was produced; "Young
Love," was his second successful production. Among
original stories by him purchased for screen production
were: "My Boy," "The Old Accordion Man" and "Inti-
mate Relations." He did screen plays for "A Boudoir
Diplomat" at Universal, "Serena Blandish" for MGM
and "The Magnificent Lie," starring Ruth Chatterton.
Wrote with Ernest Vadja the story of "The Smiling
Lieutenant," for Paramount. Under contract to Para-
mount to write originals, dialogue and adaptations. In
1932: Adaptation for "Broken Lullaby."' "One Hour
With You," "Trouble in Paradise." In 1934: collaborated
(in screen play. "The Merry Widow." MGM; screen play
"Caravan," "Servant's Entrance," Fox. In 1935: play.
"Accent on Youth." filmed by Paramount; screen play.
"Dressed to Thrill." "Ladies Love Danger." "The Gay
Deception." Fox; "Runaway Queen." UA. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,"
MGM.
RAPP, PHILIP: Writer. In 1936: additional dialogue,
"Strike Me Pink." UA.
RAPPAPORT. PAUL: Director, United Artists, Switzer-
land. In 1933. assistant director "Don Quixote." UA.
RAPPER, IRVING: Dialogue director. In 1936: "Two
.Vnainst the World." "Stage Struck," "Draegerman
Cnurage," "The Great O'Malley." WB.
RARDIN, JOER: Actor. In 1936: Paramount short
product.
RASET, VAL: Dance director. In 1936: "San Fran-
cisco." "Camille." MGM. In 1937; "Maytlme," MGM.
RASMUSSEN. DR. KNUD: Producer, director, writer.
In 19:17: produced, collaborated on direction, and wrote
scenario of "The Wedding of Palo," J. H. Hoflfberg Co.
RASP, FRITZI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RATCLIFFE, E. J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Mnianac. )
RATHAUS. KAROL: Music Director. In 1936: Di-
rected niiisi.' i)f "Broken Blossoms," Twickenham.
RATH BONE, BASIL: Actor, b. South Africa, June
13, 1892; 6. In England; h. 6 feet IM Inches; black hair
and hazel eyes: m. Outda Bergere. scenarist and play-
wright. Started his theatrical career playing In Shake-
spearean roles in 1912. Played in "Romeo and Juliet,"
"Othello" and In the role of "Peter Ibbetson." Played
in "He Who Gets Slapped" for a season, then came to
America to play in "The Czarina," then "The Masked
Bride" with Mae Murray at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Studios. After that did "The Duchess and the Walter."
A former stage contract made it necessary to return to
New York to appear In "The Captive," "The Command
to Love" and "Judas," of which he was star and co-
author. Returned to Hollywood to appear in "The Last
of Mrs. Cheyney" with Norma Shearer at Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer and was placed under long-term contract. In
"This Mad World." "Bishop Murder Case," "Lady of
Scandal," "Flirting Widow" (1930), "A Notorious Affair"
(1930), First National; "The High Road'" (1929), Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; "Sin Takes a Holiday'" (1930), Paths;
"The Lady Surrenders" (1930), Universal; in 1931: "A
Woman Commands," RKO Pathe. In 1932 on the stage In
"She Devil." After tliis returned to England 1932. where
he next appeared in ".\fter tlie Ball (1932) Gauinont-
British; "One Precious Y'ear" (1933) Paramount-British;
"Lo.valties" (1933) ATP. In America in 1935: "David
Copperfield," "Anna Karenina," "A Tale of Two Cities,"
"Kind Lady." MGM; "The Last Days of Pompeii,"
KKO; "Captain Blood," FN. In 1936: "Private Number,"
2(lth Century-Fox; "Romeo and Juliet," MGM; "The
Garden of Allah, " UA. In 1937: "Love From a Stranger,"
UA.
RATHMELL, JOHN: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on
story. "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also re-
leased as feature by Majestic; "The Marines Are Com-
ing," "In Old Sante Fe," Mascot. In 1935: story,
'Ladies Crave Excitement." collaborated on story, "Con-
lidential." Mascot. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"C.linst Town Gold," "Riders of tlie Whistling Skull."
Hepul)lic.
RATOFF, GREGORY: Actor. b. Petrograd. Russia.
April 20, 1897; e. business education in the Imperial
School of Commerce at Petrograd ; m. Eugenie Leontovich,
actress, in 19:!;;, Static experience: "Blossoni Time,"
"Tenth Avenue," "Castles In the Air," "Wonder Boy"
and others. Produced and staged eight plays including
"The Kibitzer" and "Candlelight." Under contract to
RKO Radio and appeared In "Symphony of Six Million"
and "What Price Hollywood." Vltaphone No. 3335, "For
Sale." Appeared in 1932 in "Thirteen Women," RKO
Radio. In 1933: "Professional Sweetheart," "Headline
Shooters," Radio; "I'm No Angel." "Sitting Pretty,"
"Girl Without a Room," Paramount; "Broadway Thru
a Keyhole," United Artists. Signed by Gaumont-Britlsh
to star in "Forbidden Territory" (1934) ; "Let's Fall
in Love," Universal; "George White's Scandals," Fox;
wrote original of "The Great Flirtation," Paramount. In
1935: "Remember Last Night." Universal; wrote story
and directed "This Woman is Mine," Paramount. In
1936: "King of Burlesque." "Here Comes Trouble," "Sins
of Man," "Under Two Flags," "The Road to Glory."
"Sing. Baby. Sing." "Under Your Spell," 20th Century-
Fox; "Trnubie Ahead." Atlantic. In 1937: Wrote and
appeared in "Cafe Metropole." 20th Cent.-Fo.x.
RATTAN BAI: Actress, b. Patna, Bihar, India. May 12.
1912. h. 5 feet; black hair, black eyes. hy. riding. Be-
fore entering motion pictures was a singer. 1932. "Subeh-
Ka-Sitara"; 1933. "Batrani Mira," "Yalioodi-Ki-Larki" ;
1934, "Karwane-Hayat" for New Theatres. For Eastern
Arts "Yasmin" and "Bharat-Ki-Beti," 1935. "Song of
Life" for Kolhapur Cinetone. 1935.
RATTIGAN, TERRENCE: Writer In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "Gypsy." WB-
RAU, RAYMOND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
RAUCOURT, JULES: Actor and Writer, b. Brussels,
Belgium; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown eyes and dark hair;
w. 160 pounds; e. Brussels and Paris; specialized in
literature; hy. swimming. Has lived in Paris, Berlin,
London, New Y'ork, Venice. Los Angeles. Was on the
stage in Paris and in London with Gaby Deslys. Wrote
and published "Le Jardin Pourpre," "L'Amour du
Cinema" and "Holl.vwood Star." Entered pictures in
1916. Pictures Include "Prunella." "La Tosca," "Frou-
Frou." "Ranger of the North." "Glorious Betsy," "His
Tiger Lady," "Hollywood Extra 9413," "Le Spectre
Vert," "Mr. Le Fox," "Echec au Roi," "Caravan."
"The Merry Widow" and "Folies Bergere" (French
versions).
RAUH, STANLEY: Writer. In 1934: screen story
"Cross Country Cruise." Universal; collaborated on "The
Gay Divorcee." RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play "Three On a Bench," MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on screen pjay, "Laughing Irish Eyes."
Repuhlic.
RAVEL, LOIS: Radio performer. In 1936: Universal
short product.
RAVEL, MAURICE: Composer. Wrote the compo-
sition "Bolero," which was used in Paramount picture
of same name.
RAVEL, SANDRA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
RAVENSCROFT, RALPH: Production Manager. "Hop-
along Cassidy." Harry Sherman Productions, b. Kingwood.
W. Va. ; h. 5 feet 9 inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 160 pounds; e. Oberlin University. Oberlln, Ohio. Did
publicity work for Shuberts. A. H. Woods, and Oliver
Morosco. Exploitation and publicity. Samuel Goldwyn,
MGM. Universal. Publicity director Harry Sherman
Productions and Prudential Studios.
RAWLINS. JOHN: Film editor. In 1933: "Siiadows
of Sing Sing," Columbia. In 1934: "Speed Wings."
"Tlie Line-Up," "The Hell Cat," Columbia. In 1935:
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■■Mills of the Gods/^ ■•Death Files East," "Fugitive
Lady," "Men of the Hour." ■The Girl Friend," "One
Way Ticket, ■■ Coluniliia. In lilllli: ■■Yon May lie Next,"
■■Devil's S(|iiailri)n,'^ ■'reiiiiii'S fiurji lloavcii,'^ ('(iliiiiiliia.
RAWLINSON, A. R.: Writer. In 1933 collaborated
on adaptation and additional dialogue of '■Aunt Sally. ■■
Gauniont British. In I'.K!.'"): coUaljoraled on continuity and
dialogue. 'Two Hearts in Uarmony," Time I'rod. -Asso-
ciated British; adaptation, ■■King of the Damned, ■'
Gaumont British. In 1934: adaptation and screen play,
•■Jew Suss,^' Gaumont-British. In 1935: collaboration on
screen play and dialogue, ■■Man of tlie Moment,'' Warner
Bros.; 'The Man Who Knew foo Much," Gaumont-
British.
RAWLINSON, GERALD: Actor, b. St. Helen's, Eng-
land, August 24, 19U4. Brown hair, gray eyes; liy. flying.
Former air pilot, he first appeared In British films In
1928 in "Wild Cat Betty" (silent), subsequently going on
the West End stage. Appearances In talkers include:
■'Excess Baggage" (1932) Twickenham: "Sleepless Night"
(1932) BIP; and "You Made Me Love You" (1933) BIP.
RAWLINSON, HERBERT: Actor, b. Brighton, Eng-
land. 1885; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165
pounds; e. England and France. Stage career: repertory
and stock. On screen in "Slipping Wives," Pathe; "The
Bugle Call," MGM; "The Hour of Reckoning," Davis;
"Wages of Conscience," No. 2356. Vltaphone short. In
1933; ■■Moonliglit and Pretzels," Universal; in 1934: "En-
lighten Thy Daughter," Exploitation Pictures. In 1935:
■'The People's Enemy," RKO; '■Men Without Names,"
Paramount; ■'Confidential," Mascot; "Show Them No
-Mercy." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Dancing Feet,"
Republic; "Bulfets or Ballots." WB; "A Son Comes
Home," "Hollywood Boulevard." Paramount; "Mad Hol-
iday.■' MGM; "Gods Country and the Woman." WB.
In 1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches." WB ; "Nobody's
Baby." MGM; ■'Mysterious Crossing," U.
RAWNSLEY, DAVID: Art director. In 1936: "Tlie
.'VmaziMs; liuest.^' UA.
RAY, ALBERT: Director, b. Haverhill. Mass.. 1883.
On the stage in musical comedy. Screen career began
with Christie; directed Sunshine comedies for Fox; later
made many features; directed for Pathe, Vitagraph, Ince,
Universal, First National, United Artists, Educational ;
"None But the Brave." "A Thief In the Dark," "Women
Wise." "Publicity Madness." Fox; "Molly and Me."
"My Lady's Past." Tlffany-Stahl; "Call of the West,"
Columbia; "Bulling Along." Universal; "Kathleen
Mavournecn." Tiffany. Sidney and Murray series of
comedies, "The Dude Ranch. '■ Universal. In 1932: "The
Intruder," "Unholy Love." Allied; "The Thirteenth
Guest," "Guilty or Not Guilty." Monogram. In 1933:
"West of Singapore." Monogram; "Her Unborn Child."
"The Intruder." "West of Broadway," "A Shriek in
the Night," Allied. In 1934: "Dancing Man." Pyramid.
In 1935: "The Marriage Bargain^," Hollywood E.xchange;
■'St. Louis Woman." Showmen's Pictures. In 1936:
"Undercover Man." "Lawless Land,^' Republic; "Every-
man's Law," Supreme.
RAY. ALLENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RAY, BERNARD B.: Director. In 1934: "Rawhide
Mail." Marry Pictures; "Mystery Ranch," Wm. Steiner.
In 1935: "Midnight Phantom," "Trigger Tom." Reliable.
In 1936: "Caryl of the Mountains." "Millionaire Kid."
Reliable.
RAY. BOBBY: Film Editor. In 1933: "His Private
Secretary." ShuwmeM's Pictures. In 19il6 : assistant di-
rector "Yellow Cargo," GX.
RAY. CHARLES: Actor, b. Jacksonville. 111., 1891;
h. 6 feet, % Inch; w. 170 pounds; dark brown hair and
brown eyes; e. Illinois and Los Angeles Polytech School;
stage career 4V4 years In musical and drama stock, vaude-
ville. In iii»li(]ii piclurcs: Incc-l'araiiunint : "String
Beans." "The SherilTs Son," "The Coward." "The
Busher." "The Girl Dodger," "The Egg-Crate Wallop."
"Greased Lightning." "6ill Henry." "Crooked Straight.'"
"Red Hot Dollars."' "Paris Green,"" Chas. Ray Produc-
tions "45 Minutes From Broadway."' "Peaceful Valley,"
"Nineteen and Phyllis." "Old Swlmmin" Hole,"' "Scrap
Iron." "A Midnight Bell," "The Courtship of Myles
Standlsh." First National ("Two Minutes to Go"). In
1934 app<'ared In "T.a.lies Should Listen."' Paramount.
In 193".; "School for Girls."" Liberty: '■Welcome Hume,"
Pox. In 19:;i;; '■Hollywood Boulevard." Paramount.
RAY. CYRIL: Song writer. In 1936: collaborated
on music "Everything Is Rhythm," ABPD.
RAY, EMMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
-Motion Picture
RAY, JACQUES: (See 193
Alinanae.)
RAY, JIMMY: Dancer. In 1936: appeared in "'Sittinl
on the Moon," Republic.
KAY, JOEY: Actor, b. Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 3,
19U6; h. 5 feet. 10 Vi Inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 155 pounds; p. mother professional; e. general high
scliool; married; by. golf, polo, fishing. Appeared in Earl
Carroll's "Vanities," "The Second Little Show," Zieg-
felds "Rosalies'"; Les Ambassadeurs, Paris. Made vaude-
ville tour in England. Films include "Pals of the
Range," 1934; "The Nitwits," 1935; "Drawing Rumors."
11)35; "The Drunkard,"' 1935. Silent pictures: "Tanned
Legs," ■painted Faces,"' RKO. In 1935: Universal short
product. In 1936; RKO short product.
RAY, JOSEPH: Pen name, J. Ellsworth Ray. Re-
porter, Daily Events, Springfield, Mo.; b. Wewoka, Okla.,
.March 29, 1917; p. Mrs. George O. Ray; e. Drury Col-
lege. Editor, Mirror, and South Wester, Drury College
Yearbook.
RAY. LEAH: Actress, b. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 16, 1915;
h. 5 ft. 6 in^; w. 125 lbs.; p. Joseph Edward and Leah
Ray Hubbard; e. Maury high school; by. badminton, ping-
pung, and knitting. Sang with Phil Harris" orchestra
and was signed by 20th Century-Fox. Appeared in Para-
mount short in 1933. In 1936: Vitaphone short product;
■'One in a Slilllon,"" 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "The
Holy Terror.' ■ 20th Century-Fox.
RAY, MONA: {See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RAY, PHILIP: Actor, r. n. same. b. London, Nov. 7.
1S9S; h. 5 feet 9% inches; w. 162 pounds; brown hair,
hazel eyes; married; hy. golf; p. father, Phil Ray, stage
star comedian; e. Merchant Taylor's, Liverpool. Stage be-
fore screen. In 1937: ■■Dark Journey,'" UA; "Head
Office,"" "Copperproof." "The Man Who ilade Diamonds,""
Warner; "Troopship," PenUennis.
RAY. RENEE: Actress, b. September 22, 1914. Fair
hair, blue eyes ; m. George Posford. On stage as a child
and in 1930 in her first British film '■High Treason," BIP.
as an extra. Since featured in "When London Sleep.s";
"Born Lucuy," ""rhe King's Cup"' (liiJ2) B & D: "Ex
cess Baggage" (1932) Twickenham; "Tiger Bay" (1933)
Wyndham; "Nine Forty Five" (1934) Warner-FN-British.
In 193.=;: "The Passing of the Third Floor Back."
GB and "Beloved Impostor." Radio-StalTord. In 1936:
"Crime Over London," UA; "His Lordsliip,^' GB. In
1937: '"Please Teacher,"' BIP; "Troopship,"" Pendennis;
■'Four Dark Hours.'" New World. Plays: "■The Dominant
.Sex,"" "The Admirable Crichton,"" "'Private Company,"
"Bees on the Boat Deck"; "Man of Affairs,"" GB.
RAY, SONNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
'"Radio Parade of 1935,"
RAY, TED: Actor. In 193
British International Pictures.
RAY, TERRANCE:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
RAY, TERRY: Actress. b. Kansas City. Mo.; p.
Joseph Ray, barber; e. Parker high school; h. 5 ft. 3V2 in.;
w. 110 lbs. ; brown hair and hazel eyes. I'layed on stage.
In 1936: "■Lady Be Careful," Paramount. Iji 1937: "Mur-
der Goes to College,"" Pajamount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
RAYBURN. JOSEPH H.
.\lmanac. )
RAYE, MARTHA: Actress, h. Butte. Mont.; p. known
as heed and Hooper, pro.; h. 5 ft. 4V4 in.; w. 126 lbs.;
bnmn hair and blue e.ves. On stage: sang and did comedy
with Paul Ash's orchestra; was in Earl Carroll's '■Sketch
Book'^; Lew Brown's "Calling All Stars,'" Appeared in
night clubs. In 19:j6: "Rhythm on the Range," "■The
Big Broadcast of l!l3r." "Hideaway Girl." "College Holi-
da.v." I'aramount. In 1937; "Walkiki Wedding," I'ara-
njount.
RAYFORD, ALMA: Actress, b. Muskogee. Okla.
March 24, 1906; e. Muskogee public scliools, Loretta
Academy, Kansas City. In 1920 appeared with Roscoe
Arbuckle. In 1922, won second prize in a beauty con-
test, and through It played for Ward La Salle. Then
appeared for Billy Bletcher, followed by a series of
comedies for Melbourne Morante. Played In "Hearts of
the Range," and a series of pictures with Jack Mower,
Ken Maynard. William Norton Bailey, Pete Morrison,
Jack Perrin, Fred Humes, and a series of eight western
pictures for Lester J. Scott. Jr. In westerns since.
RAYMAKER, HERMAN C: Director. b. Oakland.
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Cal.. January 22. 1893: e. Petaluma higli school; h. 5 feet
5% inches; w. 145 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy.
baseball, football and golf. Entered pictures In 1914 with
Keystone; directed for Mack Sennett; made Hank Mann
Poppy comedies; Monty Banks comedies; Hall Room Boys
Keries; directed "The Night Cry." "Flying Luck," Pathe;
"Racing Luck." Associated Exhibitors; "Tracked in the
Snow Country," Warner; "Under the Tonto Rim." Para-
mount; "The Cay Old Bird," Warner. In 1932: "Trail-
ing the Killer, ' World Wide; in 1934: "Adventure Girl."
RKO.
RAYMENT, S. G.: Editor. Kinematograph Weekly.
London, b. London; married; commercial and editorial ex-
perience with British newspapers Star and Morning
l.psi^cr; joined Kinematograph Weekly in 1919.
RAYMER, LAURENCE A,: Motion picture editor and
iiporter, Beloit Daib News, Beloit, Wis.; b. Beloit, Wis.,
April Ifi, 1909: p. Ruth and Ray Raymer; e. Beloit high
school, Beloit College; national honor student; had a short
period of military training at Fort Sheridan; has done
short stories and poetry. Is a member of Sigma PI fra-
ternity and Delta Sigma Rho. national forensic society.
RAYMOND. ALEX: Cartoonist, writer. In 1936: pre-
pared cartoons which were the basis of Universal serial
"Jungle Jim."
RAYMOND, CYRIL: Actor. London and New York
stage player, whose British talker appearances include
"Condemned to Death." "The Shadow." "The Man Out-
side" and "Strike It Rich." In 1934: "Criminal at
Large." Helber. In 1935: "Transatlantic Tunnel," GB.
In 1936: "It's Love Again." GB; "Accused," UA. In
1937: "Thunder in the City," Columbia; "Dreaming
Lips," UA.
RAYMOND, FRANCES: Played in "The Illusion"
(1929). Paramount. In 1935: "Love in Bloom." Para-
mount.
RAYMOND, GENE: Actor, r. n. Raymond Guion; b.
New York City, August 13, 1908; h. 5 feet 10 inches;
blue eyes and blonde hair; vv. 165 pounds; e. private
schools ; chief hobby is iiorseback riding. Stage experi-
ence: "Cradle Snatchers," "Young Sinners," "Mirrors,"
"Take My Advice" and others. On screen appeared in
"Personal Maid," "Ladies of the Big House"; (1932),
"Forgotten Commandments," "Night of June 13," Para-
mount; (1933) "Ex-Lady," First National; "Zoo In Buda-
pest," Fox. "Ann Carver's Profession." "Brief Moment,"
Columbia: "Red Dust," MGM; "The House on 56th
Street," Warner* "If I Had a Million," Paramount;
"Flying Down to Rio," Radio. In 1934: "Coming Out
Party," "I Am Suzanne." Fox; "Transatlantic Merry-
Go-Round," United Artists-Reliance; "Sadie McKee."
MGM: "Behold My Wife," Paramount. In 1935: "Tran-
sient Lady." Universal; "The Woman In Red," First
N'atienal; 'Hooray for Love," "Seven Keys to Baldpate."
RKO. In 1936: "Love On a Bet.'" "The Bride Walks
Out." "Walking on Air." "Smartest Girl in Town,"
"That Girl from Paris," RKO-Radio.
RAYMOND, JACK: Actor, Director, Cameraman, r. n.
George Feder; b. Minneapolis. Minn., December 14, 1901;
h. 5 feet 4 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 128 pounds;
p. Jennie and Joseph Feder. non -professionals; e. Hagers-
town, Md. ; hy. golf and pinochle. Twelve years in vaude-
ville and musical comedy: one year in stock in Dallas,
Tex., and six month.s in stock in Los Angeles. Eleven
/ears screen experience as assistant director on "The Last
Command" for Paramount; and in such roles as Bcrnie
in "Sally of the Scandals." FBO : was cameraman for
Universal's "The Kid's Clever"; in 1929 in "Three Week
Ends," Paramount; "Points West," Universal. In 1935:
"Headline Woman." Mascot; "Paris in Spring," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Preview Murder Mystery," Paramount.
RAYMOND, JACK: Director, b. Wimborne, England:
p. professionals. Made screen debut .In 1910 as actor with
old British Hepworth company. After serving in war, took
up stage and film work again. Relinquished acting for
directing. Under contract to British & Dominions. Pic-
tures he has directed include: "Somehow Good." silent;
"The Great Game." "Splinters" (1930) ; "The Speckled
Band." "French Leave," Sterling: "Tilly of Bloomsbury"
(1931). Sterling; "Life Goes On" (1932). Paramount-
British; "Just My Luck" (1933). B & D. and many
others. In 1933 directed "Sorrell and Son." United
Artists. In 1935: "Come Out of the Pantry." B & D-UA.
Ii 1936: "When Knights Were Bold." General Film Dis-
tributors (England).
RAYMOND, MATT: British cinema pioneer, b. 1874;
e. Regent St. Polytechnic. London. Electrician. Operated
lirst exhibition of motion pictures in London, by Lumlere.
and subsequently formed the Raymond Circuit of Cinemas
Tiieatres in 1905-1925. Has been treasurer of Cinemato-
Kriiph Exhibitors Association for ten years. The second
president of the British Cinema Veterans.
RAYNER, MINNIE: Actress, b. London, England.
.May 2. 1X69. On the English stage, particularly In
musical comedies and Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Wa.?
in "Excess Baggage." 1933, "This Week of Grace." 1933.
"I Lived With You," 1933; all for Twickenham. In
1934: "The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes." Twickenham;
"Barnacle Bill." City: "Small Man." Universal-British.
In 1935: "It Happened in Paris." ATP. Cast in "Glamor-
ous Night." stage production at Theatre Royal, Drury
Lane. May, 1935. "A Woman Alone," G-K; in "Humpty
Dumpty," Randall Faye Production. Walton-on-Thames;
"The House of the Spaniard," Phoenix Films, Ealing.
In 1930: "Getting Rich." Walton; "If Dreams Come
True." Ealing: "Blue Blazes," Twickenham. On stage
in "Careless Rapture."
RAYNOR, SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RAYNOR, W. E.: Exhibitor. Former managing direc-
tor of the Fox Theatre at Detroit. In 1933 theatre dis-
trict manager for RKO in New England. A veteran In
the field of theatre management both in the near North-
west and on the Eastern seabord.
RAYNORE, EDYTHE: Actress. In 1936: "The Road
to Glory," 20th Century-Fox.
RAYTON, WILBUR B.: Director of Scientific Bureau
of the Bausch & Lomb Optical Company, Rochester, N.Y. ;
b. Rochester, N. Y., November 19, 1884; married 1908:
e. Syracuse University, 1906, University of Rochester. 1933
Taught for 2 years. Member. Scientific Bureau. Bausch
& Lomb Optical Co. since 1908: director since 1926. De-
sign of optical systems for motion picture photography
and projection and for recording and reproduction of
sound.
READ. BARBARA: Actress, b. Port Arthur, Canada,
Dec. 29, 1917: h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 108 lbs.; blue eyes
and light brown hair; p. John H. Read, contractor; e.
public, high school. Appeared im stage In "Little
Women," "Daddy Long Legs," "Midsummer Night's
Dream," and others. In 1937: "Three Smart Girls," Uni-
versal.
READE, JANET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
READE, WALTER: Reade's Theatre Enterprises and
President of American Community Theatres Corp. b.
Seima, Ala.: e. grammar school: married. Commercial
salesman until the age of 20. Built theatres In Asbury
Park. Perth Amboy. Freehold, Long Branch, Red Bank,
Plainfield, New Jersey, and Kingston, N. Y., Saratoga
Springs. N. Y.. and New York City. Still operating
these theatres.
REAGAN, CHARLES M.: Western division sales man-
ager. Paramount, b. Lawrenceburg, Ind., June 30. 1896;
e. Notre Dame University, 1916; has one daughter. After
finishing school entered hotel business and in 1920 joined
Paramount as salesman at Cincinnati. Promoted to branch
manager of Indianapolis exchange in 1922. and to district
manager with supervision of Cincinnati. Indianapolis and
Louisville exchanges in 1925. Transferred to Chicago as
district manager in 1932. with supervision of Chicaao
Detroit. Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Western division
sales manager for Paramount, 1934; office in New York.
REAL, ALMA: Actress. In 1935: "Storm Over the
Andes." Universal. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate," RKO-
Rp.dio.
REAY, NEVILLE: Assistant director of advertising and
publicity, Selznick International Pictures, Inc., Culver City,
Calif. ; b. St. Paul, Minn. : e. St. Paul public schools,
Princeton U. (A.B.) ; m. Vina Jean Curtis, has a son; p.
N. VV. Reay and Edna Cleora Scott. Father, deceased.
Started as newspaper reporter St. Paul Daily News, Los
Angeles Express; wrote two years for Picture Play; wrote
syndicated Hollywood column two years : author short
stories in Pictorial Review; assistant publicity director.
Universal Studios (1927-30); Publicity director, B. P.
Schulberg Prods. (1931-32); Advertising and Publicity
Director, Charles R. Rogers Productions (1933-34). Author
original screen stories produced by RKO-Radio and Universal.
REBUSH. ROMAN: President. Kinotrade. Inc. b.
Pskdflf. Russia. July. 1890: e. Commercial college. Previ-
ously in foreign exchange, steamship banking. In the
motion picture industry eleven years.
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RECHETNIK, SID: Publicity, b. New York Cltv.
Jan. 23, 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. B. Rechetnlk; e. Kraduate.
Brooklyn College. B.A. Director of Vltaphone oubliclty:
trade paper contact; special syndicate publicity work.
REDDY, JOSEPH PATRICK: Publicity Manager of
Harold Lloyd Corporation; b. New York City, November
15, 1893; e. public schools; married, and has one child.
Started as an oCBce boy on the old Morning Telegraph,
subsequently rising to assistant sporting editor, and later
to sports editor; in 1914 went with the sports department
of the New York Times and remained there until the
war. Enlisted in the tank corps; and after his discharge
joined Bobertson-Cole as assistant publicity director. Six
months later went to Pathe under Randolph Lewis and
became publicity director there when his "chief" went to
England to write scenarios for Budyard Kipling. A year
later Harold Lloyd offered him position on Coast.
REDMAN, BEN RAY: Executive assistant to Charles R.
Rogers, producer, b. Brooklyn, Feb. 21, 1896; h. 5 ft.
ll'/s in.; w. 175 lbs. p. Violet Piatt and Walter H. ; e.
New York Military Academy, Pawling School, Columbia
Univ. ; m. Frieda Inescort. Is author of introductions of
many classics, also translator. Contributes verse, essays,
and fiction to magazines and reviews, and critical articles
to newspapers.
REDMOND, HARRY: Special effects. In 1935: "The
Last Days of Pompeii," BKO.
REDSTONE, WILLY: Music. In 1936: collaborated
on music "The Flying Doctor," 20th Century-Fox.
REE, MAX: Art Director, b. Copenhagen. Denmark,
h. 6 feet, 2 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 167
pounJs; by. tennis and swimming; p. the late Gerhard
Muller Bee. lawyer of Supreme Court, Copenhagen, and
Betzy Libert, daughter of the Danish landscape painter,
G. Emll Libert; e. studied law and received degree of
philosophy from the Royal University. Copenhacen; archi-
tect's diploma from Royal Academy In Copenhagen. Archi-
tect in Copenhagen, settings and costumes for Scala The-
atre, Max Relnhardt. Best knovvn productions for Max
Relnhardt were OtTenbach's "Orpheu? in the Underworld,"
and Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream"; 1922-2.1.
settings and costumes for Music Box Revue, New York,
Greenwich Village Follies, Earl Carroll's "Vanities," Rltz
Kevue and Rust. Also stage director for Rust. Covers,
caricatures and illustrations for The New Yorker, Theatre
.Magazine and others. New York. April, 1925, represented
Danish architects at the convention of the American In-
stitute of Architects. Copenhagen. 192U, Nordlsk Film
Co, Hollywood, 1925-26, costumes for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer, "Tho Torrent," "The Temptress," "Scarlet Let-
ter," and "Wedding March." 1927-29, costume director
and designer for First National Studios — ^"The Divine
Lady," "The Private Life of Helen of Troy," and others.
1927-32. supervising art director for Radio Pictures for
all productions made by this company to January, 1932 —
"Rio Rita," "Dixlana," "Half Shot at Sunrise," "Beau
Ideal," "Queen's Husband." "Bachelor Apartment," and
"Cimarron." Supervised the designing of all permanent
buildings erected on the studio lot since 1929. Los An-
geles. 1930. designed settings for the Metropolitan pro-
duction. "Women Who Take." Received the award for
the best art direction. "Cimarron," for the year 1931,
from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
1934-35 designed settings and costumes for Max Reln-
hardt stage work and film, "Midsummer Night's Dream."
REECE, KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
REED, ARTHUR: Cameraman. In 1935: "Wilderness
Mail." Ambassador.
REED. CAROL: Film director, ATP Studios, London,
b. London, Dec. 30, 1906; e. King's School, Canterbury.
Stage player before films. Directed "Midshipman Easy,"
"Laburnum Grove," "Talk of the Devil."
REED, DANIEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
REED, DONALD: Actor. b. Mexico City, 1907; e.
Mexico City and at Occidental City, Los Angeles. Pic-
tures include "Mark of the Frog," Pathe; "Mad Hour."
"Naughty but Nice." "There You Are," "His Secretary,"
"The Auction Block," MGM; "A Most Immoral Lady,"
"The Night Watch," "Show Girl." First National
"HiirdbMled," Badlo Pictures; "Little Johnny Jones,"
First National; "Evangeline," United Artists. In 1933:
"Man from Monterey," Warner. In 1934: "Uncertain
Lady." Universal. In 1935: "The Devil Is a Woman."
Paramoimt; "The Cyclone Ranger," "The Vanishlne
Riders," Spectrum,
REED, EUNICE:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Rec — Ree
REED, FLORENCE: Actress, b. Philadelphia, Pa.;
Jan. 10. 1883; p. Roland Reed, professional; theatrical
family; m. Malcolm Williams, professional. Played op-
posite E. H. Sothern. Appeared in "Girls." "The
Wanderer," "Rsad to Destiny." and "Shanghai Gesture,"
among many other plays. Made thirty silent pictures.
Appeared in "Great Expectations" (1934), Universal.
In 1936: "Frankie and Johnnie," Republic.
REED, GEORGE: Actor. Appeared in "River of Ro-
mance" (1929). Paramount. In 1934: "The Witching
Hour," Paramount. In 1936: "Green Pastures," WB.
REED, IRA B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
REED, J. T.: Assistant producer. Paramount, b. Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, in 1887; p. Elwood M. and Viola Shaw
Reed; e. University of Michigan, bachelor of arts in 1908
and master of science In 1909; m. Helen Stewart In 1913
and has five children. Was scenario editor for Douglas
Fairbanks Company from 1918 to 1920, director In 1921.
and production manager from 1923 to 1928. also having
been production manager for Mary Plckford Company in
1922. He was director of sound for United Artists 1929-
31. Was chairman of the technicians' branch of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1928-30,
chairman of the conciliation committee three years and on
the executive committee three years, 1933-34. president
of Academy. Assistant producer. Paramount, 1932-37.
REED. LUTHER: Writer and Director, b. Berlin.
Wis., July 14, 1888; e. Beloit, Wis., Ethical Culture
school. New York City, and Columbia University. Is the
author of "Dear Me," produced by John GoMen in 1920;
"The Scarlet Man," produced at Henry Miller theatre.
New York City; formerly, at various times, music, ship-
ping and dramatic editor of the New York Herald. In
1916 wrote scenarios for Lasky. Later wrote titles for
Universal. Went to France during the World war as
second lieutenant with the 77th division, returning after
the war to Hollywood and joining the Metro scenario
department, where he remained one year; also spent one
year with Thomas Ince. In 1921 with William Randolph
Hearst's Cosmopolitan productions doing Marion Davies'
screen stories including "When Knighthood was in
Flower," "Little Old New York," "Janice Meredith,"
"Yolanda" and "Zander the Great." In 1925 went to
Paramount as a scenario writer and within six months
became a director, making "Ace of Cads," and "Evening
Clothes," starring Adolphe Menjou; "New York" with
Lois Wilson and Ricardo Cortez; "World at Her Feet"
and "Honeymoon Hate," starring Florence Vidor; "Shang-
hai Bound"' starring Richard Dix; and "Sawdust Para-
dise." starring Esther Ralston. In 1928 went to Fox
Films as supervisor. To RKO In 1930. Directed "Rio
Rita." "Dixiana," "Hit the Deck," and "Babes in Toy-
land." In 19.'?3 with Albert E. DeMond wrote screen
play and dialogue, "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi,"
Monogram. In 1935: directed "Convention Girl," First
Division.
REED, MARK: Writer. In 1936: "Petticoat Fever,"
adapted from his play of the same name.
REED, PHILIP: Actor, b. New York City: e. Eras-
mus Hall High School. Brooklyn. Cornell University, fresh-
man year. Left college to join Hoboken. N. J. stock com-
pany. After a year In stock and vaudeville, appeared in
"The Grand Street Follies." Appeared on Broadway in
"Grand Hotel," "Ziegfeld Follies of 1931," "Serena
Blandish" and "Melody." Pictures include 1933:
"Female," "The House on 56th Street." "College Coach."
In 1934: "Big Hearted Herbert," "Lost Lady." "Dr.
Monica." "Jimmy. The Gent," "The Journal of a Crime,"
"Registered Nurse," "Gambling Lady," "Bedside, '
"Fashions of 1934," all Warner-First National: "Affairs
of a Gentleman," "Glamour," both Universal: in 1935:
"Maybe It's Love," "The Woman In Red." "The Case of
the Curious Bride." "The Girl from Tenth Avenue," FN:
"Sweet Music," Warner; Vltaphone short product: "Accent
on Youth." Paramount. In 1936: "Murder of Dr. Har-
rigan." FN; "Klondike Annie," Paramount; "The Last
of the Mohicans," UA; "The Luckiest Girl in the World,"
Universal.
REED, ROLAND: Film editor. In 1933: "In the
Money," Chesterfield. In 1934: "In Love With Life."
Chesterfield. In 1935: "The World Accuses." "Sons of
Steel," "Circumstantial Evidence," "The Girl Who Came
Hack," "False Pretenses," Chesterfield; "Public Opinion,"
Invincible. In 1936: directed "In Paris A.W.O.I.."
Rnwland-Wagner; film editor "Ring Around the Moon,"
"The Criminal Within." "Missing Girls." Chesterfield;
"Three of a Kind," "It Couldn't Have Happened," In-
vincible.
REED. THEODORE: Director. In 1936: "Lady Be
Careful." Paramount.
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REED, TOM: Writer, b. Shelton, Wash., December
24, 1901; 6. Washington and California, specializing In
English and journalism. Was a newspaper reporter and
publicist; wrote one-act plays. Entered pictures In 1918;
dialogue and titles for "Girl on the Barge"; dialogue on
other Universal Pictures Including titles for "Synthetic
Bin," First National; "Show Boat," "The Last Warning,"
"Lonesome," "Finders Keepers," "Thanks for the Buggy
Ride," "Scandal"; titled "The Charlatan" and "Melody
Lane"; did the adaptation and dialogue for "Hell's
Heroes"; dialogue for "Night Hide"; 1930-31, adapta-
tions, dialogue and continuity, "The Boudoir Diplomat":
screen play and dialogue for "East is West" ; original
story. "Lasca of the Klo Grande"; screen play, "Bad
Sister," "Waterloo Bridge"; adaptation for "Keckless
Living"; screen play, "Murders In the Bue Morgue,"
"Saint Johnson"; dialogue for "The Homicide Squad,"
"Law and Order." "Merry Co Round." Universal. In
1932: eoUaborated on "Laughter in Hell," "Afraid to
Talk." "Radio Patrol." U. In 1933: ",S. 0. S. Ice-
berg." Univer,sal. In 1931: screen play. "Bombay Mail."
Universal; "The Man With Two Faces." collaborated
on screen play "Babbitt." First National. In 1935:
"Mary Jane's I'a." FN, together with Peter Milne;
screen play, "The Case of the Curious Bride." FN;
screen play, "The Florentine Dagger." Warner. In
1936: screen play "The Captain's Kid," "The Great
O'Malley," "Love Begins at 20." "Case of the Velvet
Claws," "Golddiggers of 1937," WB.
REEK, EDMUND: News editor, Movietonews, Inc. b.
New York City. Jlay 19. 189S; U. S. Army. 1917-19;
Fox Film Corporation, assistant director of short features;
Fox News cameraman and news editor, 1919-1928; trans-
ferred to Fox-Case Corporation in 1928. Member of
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. News
editor. Fox Movietone News, 1930-37.
REES, CAROL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
REES. WILLIAM: Cameraman. In 1933: "The
Kennel Murder Case," "From Headquarters," Warners;
"Convention City." First National. In 1934: "Fashions
of 1934." "A Modern Hero." "Midnight Alibi." "The
Personality Kid." First National. In 1935: "Don't Bet
on Blondes," "Going Highbrow," Warner.
REESE, FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
REESEN, EMIL: Music. In 1937: original music
"The Wedding of Palo," J. H. Hoffberg Co.
REEVE, ARCH: Advertising manager for Twentieth
Century-Fox Film, New York City. b. Glenwood, Iowa,
December 28, 1889; p. William and Ruth A. Reeve; e.
Los Angeles high school, Occidental College, University of
Southern California Law School; m. Mary Noyes Reeve;
has three sons. Had nine years' newspaper experience,
Sunday editor, sports editor, feature writer on the Los
Angeles Examiner. Tribune and Evening Express. Was
with Paramount for 13 years, last seven years as studio
publicity manager. Joined Fox, 1933, as studio publicity
director; following year was transferred to present post
in home office.
REEVES, ALFRED: General Manager and Vice Presi-
dent of Charles Chaplin Film Corporation, Hollywood, b.
London, England, December 2, 1876; h. 5 feet 7 Inches;
dark gray hair and hazel eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Ellen
and John Reeves, professionals; e. London public schools;
m. Amy Clara Minister, professional ; hy. photography,
first nights and motion pictures. Career has been entirely
professional. In 1895 toured Great Britain and France
with Frank C. Bostock circus and menagerie; In 1897
toured as advance manager for Lord George Sanger's Circus
In Great Britain; in 1900 with Fred Karno's Companies
in vaudeville. In 1905 came to the United States as
manager and producer and opened at Hammersteln's In
New York with "A Night In an English Music Hall";
managed and booked this act and repertory of Karno
sketches until 1914 in the United States. In the spring
of 1910 made a trip to England, coming back to this
country In the fall of that year with the production of
"A Night In a London Secret Society," in which Charles
Chaplin made his American debut at Percy C. Williams'
Colonial theatre in New York City, September, 1910.
Played this and repertory acts, "A Night in a London
Club," "A Night in an English Music Hall." and others
until November, 1913. when Charles Chaplin went Into
pictures with Keystone. In 1914 returned to England
on theatrical tour and made appearances In many war
entertainments for the wounded at Netlet, Aldershot, etc.
In 1918 arrived in Hollywood and renewed connections with
Charles Chaplin, who had just started his own production
studios; tlicn lieiame iinsi.lcnt of Clmplin Sludios. Inc.
and general manager and vice president of Charles Chaplin
Film Corporation. In 1936: general production manager,
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA.
REEVES, HAL: Pen name, H. A. L Feature editor.
The Herald. Bellingham, Wash. ; b. Ferndale, Wash., Jan.
4. 1899; p. John E. Reeves; e. high school and college;
married. Two years song plugger, one y^ar and half theatre
publicity, 14 years newspaper as reporter, editorial desks
and feature desks.
REEVES, HAZARD EARLE: Managing Director of
Reeves Sound Studio, 1600 Broadway, New York City; b.
Baltimore, Md.. July 6. 1906; married; e. Ga. School of
Technology. B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Research
Engineering. Columbia Phonograph Company. Stanley Re-
cording Company. Harvard University Film Foundation.
Harvard University Film Foundation. Director Sound.
Chief engineer for Stanley Recording Co. Chief engineer
and studio Manager, Standard Sound Recording Corpora-
tion. Director, Reeves Sound Studios.
REEVES. P. KYNASTON: Actor. In 1935: "The
Phantom Fiend." Olympic Pictures.
REEVES, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
REEVES, THEODORE: Writer. Wrote play. "The
Harbor," filmed in 1935 by MGM as "Society Doctor."
In 1936: story. "Glory Hole." filmed as "Dangerous
Waters," Universal; collaborated on "And Sudden Death."
Paramount.
REGA: Gowns. In 1935: "Music is Magic," 20th
Century-Fox.
REGAN, CHARLES: Actor. In 1935: "Headline
Woman. " Mascot; "She Gets Her Man," "His Night
Out," Universal.
REGAN, JAYNE: Actress. In 1936: "Stowaway." 20th
Century-Fox.
REGAN, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmapac.)
REGAN, PHIL: Singer and actor, b. Brooklyn. May
28. 1908; h. 5 feet. 10 inches; black hair and hazel
eyes: hy. sports. While a boy was a boatman at
Charleston. S. C, Navy Yard. Was a clerk in an oil
company, clerked in different parts of the country, then
became a court clerk in New York City, finally a
detective. After voice was trained, sang for Columbia
Broadcasting System. Was signed by Warner, and ap-
peared in "The Key," "Housewife." and "Dames" In
1934. In 1935: "Sweet Adeline," "We're in the Jloney,"
"Stars Over Broadway," Warner; "Go Into Your Dance."
"In Caliente," "Broadway Hostess," FN; Vitaphone short
product. In 1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," "Happy Go
Lucky." Republic.
REGAS. GEORGE: Actor. b. Sparta. Greece: h. 6
feet; black hair and hazel eyes; w. 178 pounds: e. at-
tended University of Athens. Appeared in Shakespeare.
Ibsen, and other plays in Greece, the Balkans, and Egypt.
Came to the United States in 1917 in series of Shake-
spearean plays, and later stock in Chicago, Manchester and
New Y'^ork. Appeared on screen in "Love Light." Mary
Pickford. Ri.nul Walsh's "Wanderer." and other films.
Returned to stage in 1924. forming own company, and
appeared on road in repertoire of plays, and again in
1929 and 1931. Pictures in 1933 and 1934 include "Viva
Villa." MGM; "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," Monogram;
"Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," UA-20th Century;
"Grand Canary," Fox; "Blood Money." UA-20th Century:
"Bordertown." Warner; "Kid Millions," UA-Goldwyn;
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount: "East River."
Fox. In 1936: "Rose Marie." MG^r; "Hell-Ship Mor-
fran." Columbia; "Under Two Flags." 20tb Century-Fox;
"Isle of Fury," WB; "Daniel Boone," RKO-Radio.
REGAS, PEDRO: Actor, r. n. Panagictis Regas ; b.
Sparta. Greece, April 12, 1902; h. 5 feet, 9 inches: black
hair and brown eyes ; w. 150 pounds ; p. Thomas and
Vasilo Regas; e. University of Athens; married; hy. sail-
ing. Films include. "The Killer," "Two Fisted Justice."
"Riders of the North." Trem Carr; "Battling with
Buffalo Bill," Universal. 1932; "Danger Island." Uni-
versal; "Scarface," Howard Hughes; "Tiger Shark."
Warner. In 1934: "Viva Villa." MGM: in 1935: "West
if Ihe Pecos." RKO; "Black Fury." Warner. In 1936:
"Suiter's Gold." Universal.
REGO, BILLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
REGO. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
REHKOPF. PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Lctzte Rose,"
Casino.
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REHM, IRVING R.: President. Atlas Educational
Film Company, IIU So. Boulevard. Oak i'ark. 111.; D.
Chicago, 111., Jan. 11), ISTti; p. George and Annie Kchni;
e. North Central College, Naperville, III.; widower. in
Jiardware business, live years, manufacturing and publtsh-
ing school supplies, eight years. Organized Atlas l<;du-
calional Film Company, I'Jl.'i, serving chietly non-theatrical
held with industrial-educational pictures. These are made
mostly for sales, service and advertising.
REICHER, FRANK: Actor. b. Munich. Germany,
December 2, 1875; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown eyes and
dark brown hair; w. 148 pounds; e. Germany, specializing
in literature and music; hy. swimming. Has lived in
llerlin. New York, London, Hollywood. Has had experi-
ence on stage. Entered pictures in 1915, left tor 10
years, then returned in 19;;(i. Pictures include "Her
Alan o' War," Pro-Dls-Co; "Beau Sabreur," Paramount;
"The Blue Danube," Count Zellner in "The Masks of
the Devil," MGM; directed dialogue in "Paris Bound, '
"Big News," "Girl of the Port," RKO; has appeared
in "His Captive Woman," First National; "Four Sons,"
Fox; "Sins of the Fathers," "Someone to Love," Para-
mount; "Strange Cargo." Pathe; "Mister Antonio,"
TlHany-Stahl; "Black Waters," World Wide; "Her
Private Affair," "The Changeling" and "Strange Cargo."
Contract to write, act and direct for Pathe, 1929. Joined
MGM in 1930. Then free-lancing. In 1933: "Jennie
Oerhardt," Paramount; "Captured," "Ever in My Heart,"
Warner; "Before Dawn," "Son of Ivong," Kadio. In
1931: "Hi. Nellie." "Journal of a Crime," Warner.
"Countess of Monte Cristo," "Little Man, What Now',"
"Let's Talk It Over," Universal; "No Greater Glory,"
Columbia. In 1935: "A Dug of Flanders," RKO; "Mills
uf the Gods," Columbia; "The Florentine Dagger," War-
ner; "Remember Last Night," Universal; "Rendezvous,"
MGM; "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo,"
2Uth Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Story of Louis Pasteur,"
"Murder of Dr. Harrigan." FN; "Magnificent Obsession."
"The Invisible Ray," "Sutter's Gold." U; "The Country
Doctor." "Under Two Flags," "Girl's Dormitory," "Star
for a Night," 20th Century-Fox; "Till We Meet Again,"
Paramount; "Murder On the Bridle Path," "The Ex-
Mrs. Bradford," "Second Wife," RKO-Radio; "Anthony
Adverse," "The Great O'Malley," "Stolen Holiday, " WB.
In 1937: "Under Cover of Night." "Espionage," MGM.
REICHER, HEDWIGA: Actress. b. Oldenburg, Ger-
many; p. father Emmanuel Reicher, professional. Ap-
peared on stage in Berlin under Max Relnhardt. Father
took her to United States, to Broadway. Appeared on
New York stage. Appeared in a Ramon Novarro picture
in 1921. In 1929: "Luck Star." "True Heaven." Fox;
"The Godless Girl." Pathe. In 19:!U: "The House of
a Thousand Candles," Republic; "I Married a Doctor,"
WB.
REICHMANN, MAX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
REID, CLIFF: Associate Producer, BKO Radio Pic-
tures. Has been making films for the past l(i years; was
with Fox and also produced scores of adventure Ulms. in
1931: "The Lost Patrol," RKO. In 1935: "West of the
Pecos," "Grand Old Girl," "Strangers All," "Chasing
Yesterday," "The Informer," "The Arizonian," "Powder
Smoke Range," "His Family Tree," "The Three Muske-
teers," "Annie Oakley," "Another Face," RKO. In
1936: "The Witness Chair," ".Special Investigator."
"Without Orders." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough
and the Star.^." "The ilan Who Found Himself," RKO-
Radio.
REID. EDWIN S.: Member, Board uf Motion Picture
Censorsliip, \'a.. 312 State Office BIdg., Richmond. Va.
Former state senator.
REID, JANE: Actress, b. Chicago, 111.; e. Chicago,
specializing in the tine arts course at Art Institute,
Northwestern University, Evanston, 111.; h. 5 feet 5
inches; w. 119 pounds; copper hair, brown eyes; hy. tennis,
riding. Entered pictures at age of 10 years in Essanay
studio. Pictures include: "The Green Lantern," "The
Squall," "Clearing the Trail," "When the Law Rides,"
"Law of Fear," "Terror Mountain," Joyce Carlyle in
"Maid to Order."
REID, LAURENCE: Editor, Motion Picture Magazine,
.New Y'ork City; p. James E. and Edith Main Reid; e.
Phillips Exeter Academy. Motion picture critic, associate
editor, ilotion Picture Mail, New Y'ork City; screen critic.
Evening Mail, New Y'ork City; associate editor, film critic.
New Y'ork Review, New York City; screen critic. Ex-
liibifors' Herald; associate editor, screen critic. Motion
I'icture News, New Y'ork City; screen critic, Picture Play
Magazine; editor Movie Monthly, Editor Motion Picture
Magazine, editor Movie Monthly, screen critic. College
Humor; cdiliir. Golden Screen; editor. Screen Star Stories.
Editor .Motion Picture .Magazine, editor Movie Classic.
New York City.
REID. VIRGINIA:
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KEID, MRS. WALLACE: Writer and supervisor, r. n.
Doro.liy Davenport Reid; b. Boston, Mass.; e. Lockwooa
.AciiUemy, urouKiyn, and Virginia College, Roanoke, Va.
-Member of a theatrical family, and was on stage before
entering pictures wuh old ..lograph Company in 1910. On
screen until 1'j23, then became pruJucer. Has written,
produced and supervised coiitiimuusiy since then. Played
in silent films as Dorothy Davenport. In 1932: col-
laborated on screen play "The Racing Strain," Maxim.
In 1933: directed "Sucker Money," Hollywood Film Ex-
( liange. Inc. In 1934: wrote story and collaborated on
direction of "Tlie Road to Ruin," First Division; "Woman
Cundenined," Marcy Pictures. In 1935: supervised
■■\\uijieii .Must Dress," Monogram; collaborated on screen
|)lay "Honeymuon Limited," Monogram. In 1936: super-
vised "The House uf a Thousand Candles," Republic.
REID, WALLACE, JR.: Actor. In 1935: "The Hoosier
School master," Monogram.
REIFSTECK, CARL N.: Cliief engineer, RCA Mfg.
Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., Division, b. Dubuque, Iowa,
-Marcli 25, 1903; married; e. Columbia College Academy.
Dubuque, Iowa; Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa; elec-
trical engineering. Development and design of radio re-
ceivers and phonographs (electrical), Westinghouse Elec-
tric and Manufacturing Co.. 1925-28. Engineer in charge
of development and design of talking picture equipment.
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., 1928-30.
Engineer in charge of Photophone development and de-
sign, RCA Mfg. Co., Inc., Indianapolis Division (manu-
facturers of Photophone sound equipment), November,
1936. to date. Fellow, S.MPE.
REILLY. JOSEPH W.: b. Philadelphia, Pa., Decem-
ber 21), 1879; h. 5 feet ll^i Inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 162 pounds; p. Patrick Reilly ; m. ; hy. horse rac-
ing. Boxed as Spike Riley. Tiring of the ring, he joined
the New Y'ork police department, retiring in 1928 as a
detective lieutenant. Became director of safety at the
Fox West Coast Studios.
REINER. MAXINE: Actress. In 1936: "Charlie Chan
at the Circus." "Sins of Man," 2Uth Century-Fox; "The
Girl on the Front Page," U.
REINERT. EMIL EDWIN: Supervisor. In 1936
supervised "Gypsy .Melody," -YBP.
REINGOLD, B. B.: Branch manager. b. Providence.
R. I.. Oct. 26. 1886; p. Herman and Annette Reingold;
e. high school. Shoe salesman several years, then sales-
man for Goldwyn Distributing Corporation. St. Louis,
.Mo.. 191S. After two years to Milwaukee to take charge
of sub -office. In Milwaukee ui., year, then to Chicago
as sales manager, one year. In 1922 resident manager,
Omaha. To Chicago as resident manager, one year,
then to Des Moines. Iowa, one year. To Cincinnati after
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer merger, then resigned. With Fox
as resident manager. Omaha, two years. Supervised
opening of office at Des Moines, remaining one year.
Branch manager, 20th Century-Fox, St. Louis, since 1928.
REINHARDT, GOTTFRIED: Writer. b. Berlin,
Germany; p. Max Reinhardt, director. Acted in plays
in Berlin. Came to Hollywood as personal assistant to
Ernst Lubitsch. Started at MGM as assistant director
for Walter Wanger. Later became a writer. Film writ-
ing includes collaboration with Ethel Borden on original
story of "I Live My Life" and the original and adapta-
tion of "Johann Strauss."
REINHARDT, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
REINHARDT, JOHN: Director. In 19:10: "Captain
Calamity," G. Hirliman-Regal.
REINHARDT. MAX: Director. Warner-First National,
b. Raden. Austria, Sept. 8, 1873; e. Untergymnaslum,
Vici'na Coiiscivatorium ; ni. Helene Thimig. Actor and
director ot legitimate stage. Directed "A Midsummer
Night's Dream." Warner, 1935.
REINHART, JOHN: Actor. ■'Love, Live and Laugh'
(1929). Fox; "The Climax" (1930). Universal. In 1936:
"The Rest Cure," Regal Prod.
REINKE. M. W.: W'as President. Rcwot Corp., op-
erating Tower and Downtown Theatres, Kansas City,
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Mo.; b. St. Joseph. Mo., Feb. 1, 1891; p. Mrs. A.
Relnke: graduate of University of Missouri, attended
University of Soutliern California. During the period of
1914 to 19:il was generai manager of Urpheum. Koyai.
Colonial and Crystal Theatres. St. .Joseph. Mo. From
1921 to 1924 was trustee and general manager Hostettler-
Reinke Amusement Trust Estate, operating eight theatres
at St. Joseph, Mo.. Atchison, Kansas, and Topelfa.
Kansas. From 1924 to 1925 was district manager of
Hostettler Amusement Company, Omaha, Nebraska. 1925
to 1930 was district manager of Universal Theatres in
Omaha, Des Moines, and Kansas City territories. Re-
tired temporarily between 1931 and 1933 because of
liealth. August, 1936. purchased partner's interest in
Rewot Corp. and sold it to Fox. February, 1937, sold
other half interest in Rewot to Fox, retiring as president
and manager.
REISCH, WALTER: Writer. In 1933: Story and
scenario, "F. P. 1," Ufa-Gaumont British. Wrote origi-
nal, "The Song Is Ended," adapted to the screen by
British International and released as "The Song Tou
Gave Me." "Prince of Arcadia," Gaumont-British. Wrote
German script, "Maskerade," produced in 1935 as "Es-
capade," MGM In 1935: story and scenario, "The Divine
Spark," GB. In 1937: directed and wrote script "Men
Are Not Gods," UA; prepared scenario "Masquerade in
Vienna," George Kraska.
REISMAN, PHIL: Vice-president, RKO Export Corp.
b. St. Paul, Minn., September 14, 1890; e. Central high
school and St. Paul College of Law; married and has
• wo children. In 1917 became salesman for Triangle, and
a year later joined the Goldwyn sales staff but after a
year there returned to Triangle as manager of the Mil-
waukee branch. Next step was with Hodkinson organiza-
tion as manager in Minneapolis. In 1920 became sales-
man for Paramount. Six months later was made manager
of their Minneapolis exchange and In 1922 was advanced
to district manager, supervising Minneapolis, Omaha, Des
Moines and Sioux Falls. After two yoars was transferred
to Canada as general manager in that territory. In June,
1925, was brought to New York as sales manager of the
eastern division and assistant to Mr. Kent, until 1927,
when accepted position with Pathe as general sales man-
ager. In August, 1930, became general sales manager of
Universal. In March, 1932, joined RKO in charge of
Film Buying and Booking until November, 1933, when
he became general manager of RKO Export and vic*-
president in March, 1934.
REITEB, WILLIAM J.: Assistant director. In 1934:
"The Notorious Gentleman," "The Man JVho Reclaimed
His Head," "One Exciting Adventure," "The Black Cat,"
"By Candlelight," "Let's Be Ritzy," Universal. In 1935:
"The Great Impersonation." "Princess O'Hara," U. In
1936: "Crash Donovan," "Yellowstone," U.
REMINGTON, HARRY G.: Pen name, John Alden.
Rewrite and motion picture reporter. The Minneapolis
Tribune, Minneapolis, Minn.; b. Milwaukee, Wis.. July 6.
1909; p. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Remington; e. engineering at
the University of Minnesota. Three years as inspector of
bridge and building construction. Northern Pacific Railway.
Then started as police reporter, at the Tribune.
REMLEY, RALPH: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
"Keep 'Em Rolling," RKO; "Double Door," "Behold
My Wife," "Home on the Range," Paramount; "One
Is Guilty," Columbia. In 1935: "Princess O'Hara," Uni-
versal; "Dr. Socrates," Warner. In 1936: "Bullets or
Ballots." WB.
REMY. CONSTANT: Actor, director. In 1937: ap-
peared in and collaborated on direction of "Les Petits,"
Franco- American.
RENALDO, DUNCAN: Actor. b. Camden, N. J.,
April 23, 1904; h. 6 feet; black hair and dark brown
eyes; w. 175 pounds; e. Madame de Burrler's School,
Versailles, France; hobbies include painting, singing and
collecting native drums and antiques of all kinds. Stage
experience in New York in "My Son" and in Los Angeles
in "Her Cardboard Lover" with Edward Everett Horton.
Has appeared in the following screen plays: for Metro-
Goldwyn -Mayer: "The Bridge of San Luis Bey," "Trader
Horn"; for Tiffany Stahl, "The Naughty Duchess." "Pals
of the Prairie," "The Devil's Skipper," "Clothes Make
the Woman," "Marcheta," "Romany Love"; (1932),
"Trapped in Tia Juana," Mayfair. In 1933: "Public
Stenographer," Showmen's Pictures. In 1936: "Moon-
light Murder," MGM; "Rebellion," Crescent.
RENARD, JULES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RENAUD, MADELEINE: Actress. Has appeared with
Comedie Francaise, Paris. In 1935: "La Maternelle,"
.lohn S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
RENAVENT, GEORGES: Actor, r. n. Georges de
Cheux. b. Paris, France, April 23, 1894; p. professional.
Played in many French productions. Came to United
.States in 1917. Was with Prohmans for five years. Ap-
peared in "Genius and the Crowd," "The Pigeon,"
"Antonia," "Grounds for Divorce," and many other plays.
Has been seen on the screen in "Bio Bita," (Radio i.
"Moulin Rouge" (1933) Twentieth Century-United Artists:
"Queen Christina," MGM; "East of Borneo"; and in 1934
"The Bombay Mail" (Universal). "The House of Roths-
child," Twentieth Century-United Artists; in 1935: "Folies
liergere," Twentieth Century-United Artists; "The White
Cockatoo," "Front Page Woman," Warner; "The Last
Outpost," Paramount; "Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: "The
Invisible Ray," Universal; "The Sky Parade," Para-
mount; "The Lloyds of London," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: "History Is Made at Night," UA.
RENDEL, ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Death at
Broadcasting House." Phoenix Films; "Honours Easy,"
BIP. In 1937: "Fire Over England," UA.
RENICK, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RENNAHAN, RAY: b. Las Vegas, N. M., May 1.
1896; h. 5 feet 9 inches; blue eyes and brown-gray hair;
w. 160 pounds; e. parochial and high school; m. Lillian
Hunt, has one child; hy. shooting, pictures. Entered
films In Hollywood, National Film Corp. Cinema pho-
tographer in black and white, 1917-21; cinema pho-
tographer in color since 1921. Specializing in color. In
in.-io; filmed "Becky Sharp," BKO-Pioneer. In 1937:
directed technicolor photography "Wings of the Morning,"
20th Century-Fox.
RENNIE, JAMES: Actor, b. Toronto, Canada. 1890;
h. 5 feet 11 inches; dark brown hair and gray-green eyes;
w. 152 pounds; e. Collegiate Institute at Toronto; m.
Dorothy Gish, professional; hy. swimming, reading Voltaire
and pets. Has had leading roles on the stage in "Moon-
light," "Honeysuckle," "Spanish Love," "Crime," "The
Great Gatsby" and "Young Love." Has been In pictures
since 1921 and has appeared in "Remodeling Her Hus-
band," with Dorothy Glsh; "Mighty Lak a Rose,"
"Clothes Make the Pirate," "His Children's Children,"
"Girl of the Golden West," "The Bad Man." "Two
Rounds of Lo'e," Vitaphone. 1932: "The Little Damozel,"
B. & D
RENOIR, JEAN: Writer, director. In 1936: directed
and collaborated on screen play "The Loves of Toni."
Metropolis -Tapernaux.
RENTSCHLER. MICKEY: Actor. In 1933 appeared
in "His Private Secretary." Showmen's Pictures. In
1934: "A Modern Hero." First National; "The Scarlet
Letter," Majestic. In 1936: "Sins of Man." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "Follow Your Heart." Bepublic.
REQUA, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RETICKER, HUGH: Art director. In 1935: collabor-
ated on art direction, "Red Hot Tires," art direction,
"The Case of the Lucky Legs." "Man of Iron," FN; art
director, "Little Big Shot," "Dangerous," "Stranded,"
Warner. In 1936: art director, "The Widow from Monte
Carlo," "Murder By An Aristocrat," "Boulder Dam,"
"Jail Break." "Public Enemy's Wife." "Draegerman
Courage." "The Case of the Black Cat." "The Great
O'Malley." WB. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam," WB.
RETTIG, ADOLPH J.: Independent Exhibitor. At-
tended Seton Hall College in South Orange, N. J., and
left there to play professional baseball with Connie Mack's
.\thletics. Became chief of the sales tax division of the
U. S. Internal Revenue, Fifth District of New Jersey.
He quit this job to take over the management of the
Strand In East Orange, N. J., and later dropped the
managerial duties to open his own house, the Ormont, on
Dec. 1, 1931.
RETTIG, H. EARL: Unit manager. Fox Films; b.
Chicago. 111.; e. high school; married. In Investment
business ten years, with large underwriting house. Eight
years in different capacities with Fox; in charge of
estimating picture costs; in charge of maintenance of
lot; assistant director; business manager, scenario depart-
ment; unit manager. In 1936: assistant director "Mind
Your Own Business," Paramount. In 1937: "Outcast,"
Paramount.
RENARD, KAYE:
manac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
REVARO, JULIAN:
day." Beacon.
Actor. In 1935: "Cowboy Holl-
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REVEL. HARRY: Music Composer. In 1933 with
Mack Gordon handled music. "Broadway Thru a Key-
hole." United Artists; "Sitting Pretty," Paramount. In
1934: collaborated on lyrics and music of "We're Not
Dressing," wrote music for "Here Comes the Groom,"
collaborator of music and lyrics for "Shoot the Works,"
"She Loves Me Not," "The Old Fashioned Way,"
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on music and lyrics,
"Love in Bloom," "Stolen Harmony," "Paris in Spring."
"The Big Broadcast of 1936," "Collegiate" (In which he
also appeared), "Florida Special," Paramount. In 1936:
collaborated on music and lyrics for "Palm Springs,"
"Three Cheers for Love," Paramount; "The Poor Little
Rich Girl," "Stowaway," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
collaborated on music and words "Head Over Heels in
Love," GB.
REVERE, ANNE: Actress, b. New York City: h. 5
feet. 5% inches; brown hair and hazel eyes; w. 117
pounds; e. Westfleld High School, New York, Wellesley
College, and American Laboratory School, New York: hy.
dogs. Played stock for two years In Cincinnati, then re-
turned to New York, appearing In plays Including "Lady
with a Lamp." "Wild Waves." In Southampton. "The
Cat and the Canary," "Double Door." Appeared In 1934
in screen version of "Double Door," Paramount. In 1934-
35 season returned to the stage, starting with "Children's
Hour."
REVIER, DOROTHY: Actress, b. San Francisco. Cal.,
April 18, 1904; h. 5 feet 4 inches; blond hair and blue-
gray eyes; w. 115 pounds; e. Oakland high school. No
stage experience. Has appeared In the following screen
productions: "Drop Kick," for First National; "The
Tigress," "The Warning," "The Siren," "Submarine,"
"Murder on the Roof" and "Black Sheep" for Columbia;
"Red Dance" for Fox; "The Iron Mask" for United
Artists: "The Mighty" f"r Paramount, and "Hold Every-
thing" for Warner Bros • "Call of the West" (1930),
"Ll»ht Fingers" (1929^ "Murder on the Roof" (1930).
"Venseanre" (1930). Columbia productions; "Bad Man."
(1930). "Sin Flood" (1930), "Way of All Men" (1930).
First National: "The Daiitd of Life" (1929), Paramount;
"The Donovan Affair" (lbz9). "Father and Son" (1929),
Columbia, (1931-32), "Anybody's Blonde," "Sally of the
Subway," "Sin's Pay Day," Mayfalr; "Last Ride," TJ. ;
(1932), "Widow in Scarlet," Mayfalr. In 1933: "Thrill
Hunter." "Above the Clouds." Columbia; "By Candle-
llKht." Universal. In 1934: "The Fiphting Ranger."
Columbia; "Unknown Blonde." Majestic. In 1935: "When
a Man Sees Red." Universal; "Circumstantial Evidence,"
Chesterfield; "The Eagle's Brood," Paramount.
REVIER, HARRY: Director, b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
March, 1889; e. Scranton, Pa. Cameraman and director
with Ambrose in Italy; directed for Gaumont. London.
Came to America and built theatre chain in west. Directed
Marjorie Rambeau and Wlllard Mack in stock. Built one
of first studios in Los Angeles. Directed for Universal.
Lasky. World. Metro. Ogden Pictures. Independent Sales,
Goldwyn. Howells Pictures, Quality Pictures C. B. C.,
and FBO. many Independent units. Associated Exhibitors,
.\nrhor Productions, Superlative Productions; serial for
.irtclass. 1928; sound shorts for Powers Clnephone and
Columbia in 1929: features for Rayart. 1920. Turned to
eastern production. In 1935: directed "The Lost City."
Regal.
REVILLE, ALMA: Writer. In 1935: collaborated ""
screen play. "Passing of the Third Floor Back." GB. In
1937: continuity "A Woman Alone," GB.
REVNES. MAURICE: Producer. In 1936: "Suzy,"
MGM.
REY. DOLORES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
REYES. BILLY: Actor. In 1936: Universal short
product.
REYHER. FERDINAND: Writer. b. Philadelphia.
Pa.. July 26, 1891; e. University of Pennsylvania, Har-
vard; started career as a newspaperman, writer, foreign
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correspondent. In 1932: collaborated on "The All- Ameri-
can," Universal. Films Include "The Big Cage," "Ren-
dezvous at Midnight," Universal; "Golden Harvest," Para-
mount; in 1934 collaborated with Frank Wead on story,
"Fugitive Lovers," MGM; "Hell in the Heavens," Fox;
"Stranded," Warner (1935); "You May Be Next."
Columbia; "Two in Revolt," "Special Investigator." RKO.
and others. In 1936: screen story "Don't Turn 'Em
Ixjose," "Thoroughbreds All," RKO-Radlo.
REYNOLDS, ABE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
REYNOLDS, BEN: Cameraman. In 1933: "To the
Last Man," "Tillie and Gus," Paramount. In 19.''4-
"Come On Marines," "The Witching Hour." "The Old
Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1935: "McFadden's
Plats," "Men Without Names," "Wanderer of the Waste-
land," "It's a Great Life," Paramount.
REYNOLDS, CECIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
REYNOLDS, CRAIG: Actor, b. Anaheim, Cal., 1907.
hy. collecting pipes. First role In Drama Art Workshop.
"Spring Song." "Blood on the Moon," "Biography."
"Milky Way." "To What Red Hell." Started in pic-
tures in "The Perils of Pauline," "Coquette," For
Warner Bros.: "The Case of the Lucky Legs," "Man of
Iron," "Ceiling Zero," "Treachery Rides the Range."
"The Golden Arrow," "Sons O' Guns," "Stage Struck."
Warner. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam," "Melody for
Two," Warner.
REYNOLDS. EDWARD CHARLES: Radio, drama and
motion picture editor. The Sentinel. South Norwalk, Conn,
b. South Norwalk, Dec. 30, 1914; h. 5 ft. 11 In.; w. 153
lbs.; e. high school. September, 1936. joined Sentinel
as radio, drama, and motion picture editor.
REYNOLDS, ELIZABETH: Pen name, Betty Ren.
Society and Woman's editor. The Scrantonian, Scranton,
Pa. b. Scranton, Oct. 17, 1908; p. .John and Elizabeth;
e Mrs. Dow's School. B.A., Mt. Holyoke College. Editor
of children's section; author of travelogues; editor of
book review column ; drama and motion picture critic.
Past president of the Jr. Century Club of Scranton. Mem-
ber of tlie board of directors of Travelers Aid Society;
a founder and member of the Board of Directors of the
Welfare League of Scranton. Listed in "American
Women."
REYNOLDS, GENE: Actor. In 1936: "Sins of Man."
"Thank You, Jeeves!". 20th Century-Fox.
REYNOLDS, HARRINGTON: Actor. In "Old Eng-
lish" (1930). Warner Bros. In 1935: "Two Sinners,"
Republic.
REYNOLDS, VERA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-"
manac.)
RHAWN, HEISTER G.: ReTiewer-edltor, Exponent,
Clarksburg. W. Va. ; b. Catawissa. Pa., Aug. 10. 1892;
graduate Franklin and Marshall College. Lancaster. Pa.,
1915; m. Cordelia Franklin; has one daughter, Harrlelte
On army publications In World War. Editor of ExponenI
since 1924. Rotarian. Elk, Mason. Address: 260 Clay
Street. Clarksburg, W. Ta.
RHEIN. GEORGE: Assistant director. In 1936: "The
Lone Wolf Returns," "Hell-Ship Morgan," "The Man
Who Lived Twice," "Two-Flsted Gentleman," "Black-
mailer." "Meet Nero Wolfe," "Pride of the Marines,"
Columbia.
RHOADS, NELL: Actiess. b. Amarillo. Texas. 17 years
ago; h. 5 feet. 6 inches: chestnut-brown hair and hazel-
brown eyes ; p. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Rhoads ; e. Texas
Tech, Lubbock, Texas; hy. riding and sketching. Bides
bareback, making three months expedition in that manner
into Palo Duro Canyon, Texas. Appeared In "Women
Must Dress" (1935), Monosram, as one of five winners
of contest.
RHODE. JOSEPH G.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RHODE. OTTO: Branch manager, salesman. A. G.
Spaulding Company, Dallas, 1919-21; sales manager, Lucas
Theatre Supply Company, Dallas. Next two years sales-
man for Fox. Five years salesman and branch manager,
Pathe, Dallas and New Orleans, 1928; became branch
manager, Warner. Oklahoma City.
RHODEN, ELMER C: Circuit division manager: vice-
president. Fox Rocky Mountain and Fox Midland Theatre
companies, operating 200 theatres in central west and
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Rocky MoUMlain states; li. 1811.'!; e, university Rraduate;
married and has two sons. Was branch manager for First
National in Omaha; in 1920 to Kansas City in same
capacity and held Flr^t National franchise. In 1925 or-
ganized and headed Midwest Film Distributors, states
I'isht exchange: company actiuired tlieatres and by 1927
devotea all time to growing circuit. Organized Midwest
Theatre Company with holdings in Kansas City. Topeka,
Wichita and other Kansas and Missouri cities. In
October. 1929, Fox West Coast purchased Midwest Thea-
tres. Retained by Harold B. Franklin as division man-
ager and holds this position under Skouras operation; in
Ifi.'U Midland division was added. Represented affiliated
first runs on Kansas City Clearance and Zoning Board.
Member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Masons. Kansas
City Club, Kansas City Athletic Club, Indian Hills
Country Club.
RHODES. BETTY JANE: Actress, b. April 24, 1921,
Rockford. 111.; h. .'i feet H-^ inches; w. 118 pounds; blue
eyes and blonde hair; p. non-professional. Before enter-
ing motion pictures she did radio and night club work.
In 1936: "Forgotten Faces," "Arizona Raiders," Para-
mount; "Jungle Jim," Universal.
RHODES, ERIK; Actor. b. El Reno, Okla. ; h. 5
feet. 10 inches; brown hair ind eyes; w. IBO pounds; e.
Oklahoma State University, where he won the Marion
Talley Dramatic Scholarship when 19 ; hy. music and box-
ing. Went on stage after college, as comedian. Toured
10.000 miles in Chautauqua. In New York appeared with
Alice Brady in "A Most Immoral Lady." and in "The
First Little Show." Did radio work. Appeared in "Gas
Divorcee," in New York for a year and a half, and Londor
for six months. Appeared in screen version made by RKO
Nitwits," "Top Hat," "Old Man Rhythm," "Anothei
Face," RKO; "A Night at the Ritz," Warner. In 193B
"Two in the Dark," "Chatterbox." "Special Investigator."
"Second Wife." "Sniartest Girl in Town." RKO-Radio;
"One Rainv Afternoon." UA. In 1937: "Criminal Law-
yer." RKO.
RHODES. FRANK: Actor. In 1931!: "I Married a
Dcirtor." WB.
RHYTHIVI RACKETEERS: Band. In 1935: Universal
sliort product.
RHYTHM RASCALS, THE: Players. In 19,37: "No-
body's Haliy," MG.M.
RIBALTA, J. GARNER: Writer, b. Balagauer, Spain.
April 15, 1898; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Francisca Ribalta and Jose ear-
ner; e. Escolaplos high school, Balaguer, Spain, Escolapios
College, Balaguer, Spain; hy. painting, hiking, touring.
Writer of the following: "Deliquios y conge jas," a
book of poems; "Canto de Amor," poems; "Zenlt." poems:
"EI Huerto," a novel; "Ardiente Manigua," a novel.
Writer under contract to Paramount. Before the talkers,
writer of subtitles for the Spanish silent versions.
Adapter into Spanish and writer of the dialogue for the
following pictures: "The Benson Murder Case" ("EI
Cuerpo del Delito") ; "Slightly Scarlet" (Amor Audaz");
"Paramount on Parade," added Spanish dialogue;
"Grumpy" ("Cascarrablas") ; "The Sea God" ("EI Dios
del Mar"); "Happy People," musical ("Gente Alegre");
"The Gondolier Prince," musical.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
RICCARDI, FRANCA:
.\!manac. )
RICCIARDI. WILLIAM: Actor. In 1935: "The Scoun-
drel," Paramount; "Stars Over Broadway," Warner. In
1936: "Under Two Flags." 20th Century-Fox; "Anthony
Adverse." WB; "San Francisco," MGM. In 1937: "Man
of the People." MGM.
RICE, ANDY: Writer. In 193
'McFadden's Flats," Paramount.
RICE. ANDY, JR.: Actor.
additional dialogue,
b. Chicago, 111. Sept. 12,
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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- - - birth
m. -
• - rnarried
div.
- - divorce
P- -
- parsi-its
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education
pro.
- professional
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1908; b. 5 feet, lOVi inches; light hair and brown eyes:
w. 179 pounds; p. Andy and Minnie Rice; e. Stuyvesart
School; married; hy. polo and riding. In vaudeville for
eight years with Albcrtina Rasch. Did own act. Played
night clubs in Detroit and Chicago; played comedy role
with W. C. Fields in "Ballyhoo" at Hammcrsteln Thea-
tre. Films include "I''o(]tliElits and Fools." "Twenty
Dollars a Week," Burton King; "So This Is College."
MGM; "Alias Mary Dow," Universal, 1935.
RICE, FLORENCE: Actress, b. Cleveland. Ohio, Feb.
14. 1911; h. 5 feet. 4% inches; w. 108 pounds; p.
Grantland Rice, sports writer and screen producer; p.
grammar and boarding schools, and Dwight High School.
Englewood. N. J. ; hy. music. Appeared on stage in
"June Moon," "Once in a Lifetime," and "She Loves
Me Not." Appeared on screen in 1934 in "Fugitive
Lady," "The Best Man Wins;" In 1935 in "Carnival,"
Col.; "Under Pressure," Fox; "Death Flies East," "Guard
That Girl." "Jim Burke's Boy." "Escape from Devil's
Island." Columlna. In 1936: "Superspeed." "Panic On
tlie Air," "Pride of the Marines." "The Blackmailer,"
Columbia; "Women Are Trouble," "Sworn Enemy, " "The
Longest Night," MGM. In 1937: "Under Cover of
Niglit." "Man of the People," MGM; "All Is Confusion,"
RKO.
RICE, FRANK: Actor, b. Muskegon, Mich.; e. Port-
land, Ore. Twelve years stage experience. Pictures
include "The Slingshot Kid." "The Boy Rider," "The
Pinto Kid," "Pals of the Prairie," FBO; "The Wolfs
Fangs," "A Thief In the Dark," Fox; "Sky High Saun-
ders." "Three Miles Up," "The Royal Rider," "Dan-
gerous Females," Christie; "The Forbidden Trail," Cos-
mopolitan; "The Lawless Legion." First National; "The
Overland Telegraph," MGM; "Stairs of Sand," Para-
mount; "The Wagon Master," "The Fighting Legion,"
"Parade of the West," Universal; "Faro Nell," Para-
mount, Christie Talking Plays. In 1933: "Robbers'
Roost," Fox; "The Trail Drive," Universal. In 1934:
"The Last Round-up," "Wharf Angel," Paramount;
"Wheels of Destiny," Universal; "The Fighting
Ranger," Columbia. In 1935: "Stone of Silver Creek."
I^niversal; "Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox; "Powder Smoke
Rpnge," RKO; "Nevada," Paramount. In 1936: "The
Trail of the Lonesome Pine," Paramount.
RICE, GRANTLAND: Sports Commentator, Paramount
short product. 1933: Grantland Rice Sportllehts. In 1934-
3.'i-37: new series of Grantland Rice Sportlights. Father
of Florence Rice, actress.
RICE, HAROLD E.: Empress Theatre. Laramie, Wyo.
b. Denver. Col., August 2, 1897; married; e. Denver
schools and one year Colorado Agricultural College. Started
in Tabor Grand Theatre while attending high school
After finishing school went with Bishop-Cass Theatres as
bouse manager of the America in Denver. Left them a
year later to go on the road for Vltagraph ; traveled two
years and returned to Bishop-Cass Theatres Co. as manager
of Iris Theatre in Casper. Wyo. Was sent to Denver
by the circuit to open the Colorado, formerly Tabor.
Was secretary of Colorado Realty Company, operating
the Palm and Rialto theatres in Pueblo, Col., for 4 years.
Left Pueblo. 1932. General manager Laramie Amusement
Ccmpany, Laramie, Wyoming. Appointed Fox City Man-
ager after purchase and consolidation of Laramie Theatres
by Fox Intermountain Theatres. Director of The Rocky
Mountain Theatre Owners Association, past five years.
RICE. JACK: Actor. In 1936: RKO short product;
"Walking on Air," RKO-Radio.
RICE, MARIE: Actress. In 1936: "The Leavenworth
Case," Republic.
RICE, MARY ALICE: Actress. b. Dec. .30. 1913.
Temple. Texas; h. 3 feet 3% Inches; w. 100 pounds;
gray eyes and blonde hair. Before appearing in pic-
tures she played in the stage productions of "Flying
High." "Hot Cha." "Music in the Air." "Pride and
Prejudice." In 1936: "Flying Hostess." "I^ove Letters
of a Star." "Luckiest Girl in the World." Universal.
RICH, CHARLES: District Manager, b. New York City.
Ian. 1. 1899; e. high school and College of the City of
Xew York; m. Esther Galley and has two daughters.
In woolen business until 1923 when he joined Lou Ber-
Bian, holding Philadelphia Warner franchise. After 14
months was sent to Washington by Berman. \\"hen War-
ner developed own distribution system he became Balti-
more representative, was sent to Virginia, back to Bal-
timore ,''nd Washington. From Baltimore salesman went
to Pittsljurgh as exchange manager. Nov. 9, 1936, trans-
ferred to New York as Metropolitan district manager,
with supervision of New York. Brooklyn and Xew Jer-
sey exchanges.
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RICH, IRENE: Actress. b. Buffalo, New York,
October 13, 18a7; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; goljen brown hair
and brown eyes; p. Mabel A. Luther, formerly married to
Charles Rich, nni, -professionals: p. St. Margaret's School
for Girls In HulTalo; m. David Blackenhorn. non-profes-
sional; hy. swimming and horseback riding. Stage ex-
perience, 16 weeks in vaiideville on Radio-Keith-Orpheum
circuit In the East. Began in films as extra. Starred in
the following productions: "Lady Windermere's Fan,"
"Lost Lady," for Warner Brothers; "Craigs Wife" and
"Ned McCobbs." for Pathe; "They Had to See Paris".
"So This Is London" (ia3U), "Kxalted Flapper" (1929).
Fox; "On Your Back" (193U), Fox; "Check and Doubl-
Check" (1930), Radio Pictures; Vitaphone No. 2368
(1932) "Down to Earth," Fox; "Her Mad Night," May
fair; ".Manliattun Tower." Remington. Stage anil nigl
clubs.
RICH, ROY: Sound engineer. Leevers-Rich Film Unit
director, Leevers-Rich & Co., Ltd., London. h. London
Sept. J, 1909 ; e. Spalding and London, later studyini
cinematography and sound on Continent. Produced short,
before, in 1934. forming own company. Joint designer oi
L-R mobile sound equipment, used on location foi
"Cabaret," "Vacation Rhythm." and other pictures.
RICH, S. H.: Rich Theatre, Montpelier, Idaho, b
Paris, Idaho, December 26, 1883; m. Kathryn Whittle
e. public schools. Agricultural College of Utah. Aftei
leaving college, went to Europe on a two-year mission
for L. D. S. Church, spending two years in England,
also visited Scotland. Ireland, i^ance, Germany, Holland
and Belgium. Worked in a bank. Held county ofHcJ
as treasurer, also county clerk, auditor and recorder,
in politics ten years. Entered motion picture business
in April, 1923. Established Rich Theatre, naming It
after his family, pioneers of Idaho, Utah and California.
A director of the Intermountain Theatre Owners Associa-
tion.
RICH. T. L.: Unit production manager, Gaumont-
British studios, London; b. London, .luly 9, 1893; edu-
cated at the Aldenham School. Unit production manager
on "Transatlantic Tunnel," "The Dictator." "The Camels
are Coming." "The Constant Nymph." "Soldiers of the
King," among others.
RICHARD, ALBERT J.: Editor, Paramount News; b.
Bordeaux, Itance, March 8, 1888; married.
RICHARD, HENRY: Actor. In W?A): "Le Bonheur."
Franco-American.
RICHARDS, ADDISON: Actor, b. Zanesvllle, Ohio.;
h. 6 feet; w. 190 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; p.
non-professional; e. graduated from Washington State
College at Pullman, Wash., with a B.A. degree; hy. golf
and swimming. In 1931 joined the Pasadena Community
Playhouse, where he served as both actor and associate
director to (iiliiior I'.rimn. In lli:i:i appeared in the
motion pictures "Riot Squad," Mayfalr; "Lone Cowboy,"
Paramount. In 1934: "Let's Be Ritzy," "The Love
Captive," Universal; "Home on the Range." Paramount.
In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," RKO; "Sweet Music,"
Warner; "Society Doctor." "Here Comes the Band,"
MGM; "The White Cockatoo," "Front Page Woman,"
"Little Big Shot," "Dinky," "Frisco Kid." Warner; "G
Men," FN; "Alias Mary Dow," Universal; "The Cru-
sades," "The Eagle's Brood," Paramount; "Freckles."
RKO. In 1936: "Ceiling Zero," "Road Gang," FN;
•'.Song of the Saddle." "The Law In Her Hand.-:." ".lail
Break." ".\nth(jny Adverse." "The Case of the Velvet
Claws. " "Public Enemy's Wife." "Hot Money." "China
Clipper." "Draegerman Courage." "Smart Blonde,"
"God's Country and the Woman." WB; "Man Hunt."
"Colleen." "The Walking Dead," "Sutter's Gold." U.
In 1937: "The Black Legion," "Ready. Willing and
Able," "Her Husband's Secretary," "White Bondage,"
WB.
RICHARDS. B. W.: President and Executive Producer.
Standard Picture.^ Corp. ; b. Montclair, N. .!.. ,lan. 8.
1901; e. attended N. Y. U. Started in 1918 with JIack
Sennett ; then to Buster Keaton I'roductions ; then Famous
Players; Fox Films. Universal, Radio. First National,
Pathc and Paramount as assistant director, unit manager
and production manager. Produced and directed many pic-
tures for independent companies.
RICHARDS, CHARLES: Casting director. .Selznick
Intel nalicinal Pictures. Inc.
RICHARDS, CULLY: Actor. In 1936: "Sing. Baby.
Sing. " 20th Century-Fox.
RICHARDS, E. V.: Paramount partner in operation of
theatres in the South. Former owner of Saenger Theatres.
Paramount purchased stock of Saenger Theatres in 1!I29
and Richards was named general manager. When Saen-
ger Theatres went into bankruptcy, was appointed a re-
ceiver. Acduired an interest in new company to take
over Saenger Theatres asset. ^.
RICHARDS. GRANT: Ac Im b. New York City; ...
Maiiliiis Acadim.v. William ajid .Mary t'ollcgc, Univ. of
Miami; h. r, It. 11 in.; w. lUU lbs.; brown hair and blue
eyes. On stage in "Half Way to Hell," "Too Much
Party," and others. In 1936: "Hopalong Cassiday Re-
turns. " I'araniount.
RICHARDS, LAURA E.: Writer. In 1936: author,
■ Captain .lanuary." 201h Century-Fox.
RICHARDS, RANDOLPH E. : Theatre executive, b.
South Wales, June 18. 1885. Previously in music hail
management. Became managing director of I'icturedrome
(Eastbourne). Kinema Playhouses, Gaiety (Hastings),
Gaiety (Bexhill). Amusements (Eastbourne), Gaiety
(BrightonJ, Ltd.; director, British Independent Exhibitors
(distribution) Co., Ltd.; past President of Cinematograph
Exhibitors Association (1931-32); represents county of
Sussex on general council of the association; also vice-
president and memljer of council of Cinematograph Trade
Benevolent Fund. Was formerly manager of Stoli Picture
Theatre, first-run in London.
RICHARDS. THOMAS: Film editor. In 1931:
"Jimmy the Gent," "The Key, " Warner. In 1935: "Bor-
dertown," "Don't Bet on Blondes," "Dinky," "Dan-
gerous," "Personal Maid's Secret," Paramount; "Black
Fury," First National. In 1936: "The Singing Kid,"
"Boulder Dam," "Stage Struck," "Golddiggers of 1937,"
WB. In 1937: "The King and the Chorus Girl," WB.
RICHARDS, VERNON KILBURN: Dramatic editor.
To:edo Blade, Toledo, Ohio; b. Sandusky, Ohio, August 23,
1897; p. Charles W. and Celia Richards; e. Ohio State
Lniversity, A.B., 1921; m. Anita Elise Kelly, has one
daughter, Joan Kilburn.
RICHARDSON, C. E.: Was trustee in bankruptcy o
Paramount Publix Corporation. Resigned in May, 1933
as vice-president and treasurer. Fox Film, and membei
3f the finance committee, to become trustee of Paramount
I'ublix. Resigned as trustee of Paramount, December 29
1934. Was director of Paramount from termination oi
receivership until January. 1936. when he resigned.
RICHARDSON, F. H.: Technical Editor, Quigley
Publications; b. Centerville. Iowa, October 25, 1866;
e. common school. Locomotive engineer and engineer elec-
tric light plant; editor, I'ueblo Courier, American Pro-
jectionist and writing for magazines. Technical and
projection editor. Moving Picture World and later Quigley
Publications, since 1910. Author, Richardson's Handbook
of Projection (Bluebook of Projection) which since 1910
has been the standard textbook on that subject, a period
of more than 25 years. Traveled widely in this country
and Canada addressing projectionists, theatre managers
and exhibitors on projection. Has been tendered hon-
orary membership in 37 organizations of motion picture
projectionists in this and other countries. Edited a pro-
jection department in two British trade journals and in
Cine Mundlal. a Spanish trade publication.
RICHARDSON, FRANK: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RICHARDSON, IVA: Associate with Robert E.
Knowlden, Robert Knowlden .\gency, 916."i Sunset Blvd.,
Hollywood.
RICHARDSON, JACK: Actor. r. n. John Howard
Richardson; b. New York City, November 18. 1883; h.
5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair, grey temples and dark blue
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Emma and James M. Richardson,
non-professionals; e. Central high, Cleveland, Ohio, Cul-
ver Military Academy, and Western Reserve University,
also of Cleveland; m. Florence Stone, professional; hv.
cartooning, golfing. Stage experience .jf ten years In
vaudeville, dramatic stock and repertolrb. Screen experi-
ence started in 1909 with Sellg Co. at Edendale; 1910.
New York Motion Picture Co., Charles French, director;
1911, American Film Co., at Lakeside, Calif., playing
heavies opposite J. Warren Kerrigan. Moved with Ameri-
can Co. to Santa Barbara, where studio was built, and
vas with them for five years; 1917, with Thos. H. Ince.
ind starred in the following: "The Painted Lily," with
Alma Rubens; "Free and Equal," "Desert Law," "His
Enemy the Law" and "The Mayor of Elbert." During
those two years with Triangle Pictures also, playing lead
with Gloria Swanson, Louise Glaum, Bessie Barrlscale,
Dorothy Dalton, Wm. Desmond; 1919, with Vltagraph and
played with Wm. Duncan In two serials; 1919, Warner
Bi others, featuring In their first classic of the screen
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with Grace Darmond. From 1920 to 1929 as a freelance
player with the following companies: First National.
Warner Brothers, Universal, Pathe, C. B. DeMille. Gold-
wyn. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Tiffany -Stahl. Feature parts
in the following: "The Singing Fool." "The Leather-
necks," "The Sailor's Holiday" and "Hard Boiled
Haggerty." also several Independents with Johnny Walker.
Also appeared in "Painted Faces." "The Dude Wrangler."
"Maid to Order" and "The Troopers Three." In 1933;
"Gun .Tustioe." Iriiversal. In 193B; "Crash Donovan." TJ.
RICHARDSON, JOYCE: Actress. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935," Hritish International Pictures.
RICHARDSON, RALPH: Actor. b. Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire. England. Dec. 19. 1902; m. Muriel
Hewitt; made his first appearance on the stage in 1921
as Lorenzo in "The Merchant of Venice": joined Bir-
mingham Repertory Theatre. 1926 and has appeared in
many plays, particularly Shakespearean productions: hy.
drawing, modeling, literature, aviation, squash, racquets.
In 1934 appeared in: "Friday the 13th." GB; "Return
of Bulldog Drummond." British International-UA. In
1935: "Bulldog Jack," GB. In 1936: "Things to Come."
"The Man Wlio Could Work Miracles." UA. In 1937:
"Thunder in the City." Columbia; "I. Claudius." UA.
On London stage: "Promise," "Bees on the Boatdeck."
"The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse." New York stage.
"Romeo and Juliet."
RICHARDSON, ZELLA E. (Mrs. Alonzo) : Secretary,
Board of Review of the City of Atlanta, eleven years.
Piedmont Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. ; b. Atlanta, Ga. ; p. Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Richmond; e. Atlanta schools; widow and
has four children. Has been interested In organization
work for many years, and in many ofiBcial capacities. Past
president of the Atlanta Woman's Club. Represented the
state for four years as director of the General Federation
of Woman's Clubs. Past president of the fifth district
of Woman's Clubs of Georgia. Teaches a woman's Bible
class at St. Marks Methodist Church. Organized the
Atlanta Better Films Committee, served as its president
for two years. On the Directing Board of Better Films
Committee. Is parliamentarian of two organizations. Re-
ceived a citation for most outstanding civic and philan-
thropic work done _by any woman in Atlanta during 1935.
Award made by Chamber of Commerce. April, 1936.
Business address, 406 City Hall, Atlanta. Ga.
RICHEY. HENDERSON M.: Exhibitor Leader. Allied
Theatres of Michigan. Inc.; b. Angola. Ind., September
21, 1894; married and has two children; mother, Luella
A. Richey; e. Auburn High School. City treasurer.
Auburn. Ind. Newspaper reporter and city editor, Fos-
loria. Ohio; Auburn, Ind.; Garrett, Ind. Handled exhibi-
tor contact on tax repeal in 1924. General manager.
Allied States As'-'^ciation. since 1931.
RICHEY, PAUL Q. : (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RICHMAN, ARTHUR: Writer. b. New York City.
April 16. 1886; p. Jennie Swan and William Rlchman.
non-professionals: div. Madeleine Marshall, professional;
hy. riding and handball. He is the author of the fol-
lowing plays: "Not So Long Ago," "Ambush," "A
Serpent's Tooth," "The Awful Truth," "All Dressed
Up," "A Proud Woman," "Heavy Traffic" and adaptor
of "Isabel" and "Antonla." Also wrote the dialogue on
the following for the screen: "The Awful Truth" and
"The Laughing Lady." 1930-31, "A Lady Surrendera,"
Universal; collaborated on "A Lady's Morals," MGM. In
1933: collaborated on screen play, "Only Yesterday,"
Universal. In 1934: collaborated on "Imitation of Life,"
U. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "Here's to Ro-
mance." "The Gay Deception," 20th Century-Fox; "Col-
lege Scandal," "Rumba," Paramount.
RICHMAN, CHARLES: Actor. In 1934: "His
Double Life," Paramount. In 1935: "After Office Hours."
MGM; "George White's 1935 Scandals." "In Old Ken-
lucky," Fox; "The Case of the Curious Bride," First
National; "The Glass Key," Paramount; "Becky Sharp."
KKO-Pioneer; "Thanks a Million." "My Marriage," 20tli
Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO-
Radio; "Parole." U; "In His Steps." GB; "Sing Me a
Love Song." WB ; "Under Your Spell," 20th Century-
Fox.
RICHMAN, HARRY: Actor and Song Writer, r. n.
Henry Rlchman, Jr.; b. Newark, N. J.; October 10, 1895;
p. Katherlne and Henry Rlchman; div., Yvonne Stevenson.
Early stage training at the piano playing vaudeville houses
and cabarets together with a young Tiolinist named
Remington. They called themselves "The Gingery Boys"
and toured the United States and Canada during 1913.
Appeared In stock, in a company headed by Marjorie
Rambeau and Willard Mack, and In Pacific Coast stock
company, in which Richard Dix was leading man. Then
took to night club entertaining, putting on a single song
and dance at Baron Long's Vernon Country Club in Los
Angeles, and at Watt's Tavern. During 1915 Rlchman.
with two other youths. Farnsworth and Gilson. sang In
a vaudeville act; he then became accompanist for Mae
West in vaudeville; also with Roszita and Yancsi Dolly:
then took the role of Henry Rivers with the late Nora
Hayes in "Queen o' Hearts" in 1922; also sang over
Station WHN nf New York at this time. Joined George
White's Scandals in 1926 where he appeared for three
successive years. At this time he acquired ownership
interests in various night clubs and became well known
through his broadcasts over the NBC hook-ups from the
Club Rlchman. New York. Wrote the music of "Muddv
Water" and the lyrics of "Will You Remember Me?"
During the summer of 1929 he went to Hollywood with
Joseph M. Schenck, to begin production of his first film.
"The Song of Broadway," an original screen story by
Irving Berlin, who also wrote eight songs for him to
sing In the picture; "Putting on the Rltz" (1930). United
.\rtists. In 1936: "The Music Goes "Round," Columbia.
RICHMOND. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RICHMOND. JOHN PETER: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
RICHMOND, KANE: Actor, r. n. Fred W. Bowditch;
b. Minneapolis. Minn.. December 23. 1906; h. 6 feet;
blue eyes and black hair; w. 185 pounds; e. University of
Minnesota. St. Thomas College; hy. swimming, boxing and
football. Has had three years stage experience. Entered
films with Universal Pictures July, 1930. Pictures include:
12 Leather Pushers; "Stepping Out," "West of Broad-
way." "Strangers May Kiss" and "Politics," MGM;
"Cavalier of the West," Artclass; "Campus Champs"
and "Open House." RKO Pathe. In 1934: "Devil
Tiger." Fox. In 1935: "The Lost City," Regal; "Con-
fidential." Mascot. In 1936: "Private Number." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "Nancy Steele Is Missing," 20th
Century-Fox.
RICHMOND, T. H.: Publicity director, Conn Studios,
b. Virginia, 1904. Started in show business from high
school. First entered exploitation in publicity depart-
ment of Paramount Publix Theatres of New England.
For Terry Turner, press agent, first assignment was han-
dling Hilton Sisters. Siamese Twins. Handled Robert
Ripley for World's Fair. Rejoined Paramount and was
mimed publicity director for ScoUay Theatre in Boston;
while there opened the Paramount. Stayed with Para-
mount for five years and left to become exploitation head
of Weldon Pictures. Joined RKO Theatres publicity de-
partment as assistant. Was in charge of 21 RKO theatres.
Opened four theatres in New York for RKO. Transferred
to RKOs Upstate Theatre, handling publicity for 13
theatres.
RICHMOND, WARNER: Actor, b. Culpeper County,
Virginia. January 11, 1895; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Emllie and William
Richmond; e. Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.,
and University of Virginia. Charlottesville, Va. ; m. Felce
Striker Rose, non -professional; hy. horses and the auto-
biographical history of "The Foe of the Rebellion."
Created leads in "The Eyes of Youth," Shubert show,
and "Little Miss Brown" with Brady managing; supported
stars In "As a Man Thinks" and "Indian Summer" with
John Mason; "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" with Char-
lotte Walker; "Misleading Lady" with Lewis Stone; and
in the Theatre Guild production of "John Ferguson." Or
screen in "Tol'able David" with Richard Barthelmes»
"Slide. Kelly, Slide," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production
with William Haines; "The Fire Brigade," Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer production with Charles Ray; "Chicago," Cecil
B. DeMille production; also in Warner Brothers "Finger
Prints," "Irish Hearts," "White Flannels," "Heart of
Maryland," "The Redeeming Sin" and "Stark Mad."
Among his other pictures are "Manhattan Madness."
"Fifty-Fifty." and "Big Brother." "The Apache"; (1929),
Columbia; "Big News" (1929), Pathe; "Strictly Modern '
(1930), First National; "Vengeance," Vitaphone No.
3799. In 1933: "Corruption," Imperial; "Mama Loves
Papa," "This Day and Age," Paramount; "Police Call,"
Showmen's Pictures; "Life in the Raw," Fox. In 1934:
"The Lost Jungle," Mascot serial. In 1935: "Under Pres-
sure." Fox; "Headline Woman." Mascot; "So Red the
Rose," Paramount: "The Singing Vagabond," Republic.
In 1936: "Hearts in Bondage." Republic; "The White
Legion." "Song of the Gringo," "Headin' for the Rio
Grande." GN.
RICHTER, ELLEN: Actress. In 1936: "Ein Liebes-
roman Im Hause Habsburg." Casino.
RICHTER, HERTA: Actress, r. n. Mme. Herta Gross-
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Ric— Rif
kupf. b. Austria. 1902; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; light brown
hair and blue eyes; p, mother professional; e. Europe,
married. Appeared in grand and light opera, comic opera.
On stage, radio, and in vaudeville.
RICHTER, PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Ein Liebesroman
Im Hause Habsb^irg," Casino.
RICKERT. SHIRLEY JEAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
RICKETSON, RICK: President, Fox Inter-Mountain
Theatres. b. Leavenworth, Kansas. Oct. 22, 1896; p.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Ricketson, Sr. ; e. University of
Kentucky and Westminster Law School; married. In
newspaper work before entering motion picture industry
with Famous Players-Lasky Corporation in 1922. Presi-
dent Consolidated Theatres, Inc., sold to Pox West Coast
Theatres in 1929. Former manager Paramount and
United Artists Theatres. Los Angeles. Returned to Den-
ver as operator for Skouras Brothers, 1932. No\y presi-
dent. Fox Inter-Mountain Theatres, Inc. Associated in
development of Bank Night and Affiliated Enterprises, Inc.
RICKETTS, TOM: Actor, b. London, England; h. 5
feet 10 inches; white hair and dark blue eyes; w. 150
pounds; e. England and America. Early screen work with
Essanay, American, Universal, Goldwyn, Metro, Asso-
ciated Exhibitors, First National, FBO. Warner Brothers.
Schulberg, Columbia, Astor, Fox, Paramount, Rayart,
Excellent, Pathe. Pictures include "My Friend from
India," Pathe; "Sailor's Sweetheart," "Beware of Bache-
lors," Admiral in "Glad Rag Doll," Warner; "Dooms-
day," "Just Married," Paramount; "Light Fingers,"
Columbia; "Dry Martini," Fox; "Interference," Para-
mount; "Red Hot Speed." Universal; "Prince of
Diamonds," Columbia; "The Vagabond King." Paramount.
In 1933: "Mama Loves Papa," Paramount; "Forgotten."
Chesterfield. In 1934: "In Love With Life," Chester-
field; "Little Man, What Now?" Universal. In 1935:
"Cardinal Richelieu." 20th Century; "A Tale of Two
Cities." MGM. In 1936: "We Went to College," MGM;
Tennies from Heaven," Columbia.
RICKS. ARCHIE: (See 1936-.'i7 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
RICKSON. JOSEPH: Actor, b. Ciearcreek. Mont.
Sept. 6, 1882; e. Springfield, Mass., and Winfleld, Kans,
After going from Springfield to Florida, New Orleans and
Winfleld. he reached Seward, Alaska. Went to Hawaii.
Japan. China and Manila, where he joined the Fifth
Cavalry. Joined Cummins and Main Shows in the United
States, and left them at Evansville, Ind. In Norfolk,
Va., became member of Fire Department. Joined "flre
show" for Luna Park, Coney Island, New York, and ap
peared in others in Chicago, Providence and Boston.
.\fter that played in vaudeville in winter and Indian
shows in summer for five years. In 1911 did doubling
for motion pictures In Los Angeles. In 1929 in "The
Drifter," RKO Radio; "Trails of Danger" (1930). Big 4;
"Lone Star Ranger" (1930). Fox. Continued in pictures.
chiefly westerns, ever since. In 1935: "Bar 20 Rides
Again." Paramount. In 1936: "Hopalong Cassidy Re-
turns," Paramount.
RIDDLE, MEL: Jtanager. Paramount Studio Advertis-
ing Dept. b. Granbury, Texas. June 15, 1897; e. high
school; married. One year in law office. Started In 1917
with Mack Sennett In scenario department, then went with
Mack Swain as assistant director. Then back to Sennett's
as publicity assistant to Harry Carr. In 1918 to Lasky
Studio in publicity. Four years at Lasky-Paramount, then
member of publicity staff operating Metropolitan Theatre in
1922. In 1925 appointed publicity and advertising director
Million Dollar Theatre. In 1927 moved to Loew's State as
publicity and advertising director. In December, 1931,
became publicity and advertising director. Grauman's
Chinese Theatre. In February. 1932, transferred to Cri-
terion Theatre publicity and advertising until closing of
that house about May. 1932. Then transferred back to
Loew's State Theatre publicity and advertising. In Feb-
ruary, 193.'!, went to RKO Radio Pictures studio publicity
department as copy editor and in charge of advertising and
trailers. In February, 1934, joined Fox Film studio pub-
licity department. In March. 1936. appointed to present
post under Gabe Yorke.
RIDER, LECTA DENHAM: Motion picture editor.
Chronicle. Houston. Texas; b. New Orleans. La., April
2. 1906; p. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Holton; e. Texas
State College for Women; m. Ed Rider, writer. Began
newspaper work eleven years ago in Atlanta. Worked on
papers in New York City. Philadelphia and Asheville.
N. C. .Tolned The Chronicle after being state editor.
Houston Press. Broadcasts movie news as "Polly of
Hollywood." Correspondent for Variety. Also radio edi-
tor. The Chronicle. Member board of review for Radi
Stars magazine. Has written some light fiction.
RIDGE, J. MAURICE: President, General Service
Studios. Inc., 6625 Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal. ; b.
near Cincinnati, Ohio, November 22, 1883; e. National
Normal University and Ohio State University, in law:
associated with Senator Joseph Benson Foraker's Political
Publications 1906-1908; political editor, "Commercial
Tribune," Cincinnati; publisher motion picture trade
magazine, "Reel Facts," middle west; with Paramount-
Famous-Lasky Corp., 1916-1928; with Electrical Research
Products, Inc., 1928-30; sales manager. Electrical Re-
search Products, Inc., Los Angeles division, 1930-33
previous to General Service Studios, Inc.
RIDGES, STANLEY: Actor. Vitaphone No. 10.59.
'Let's Merge." In 1935: "The Scoundrel," Paramount.
In 1936: "Winterset." RKO-Radio; "Sinner Take All."
MGM.
RIDGEWAY, FRITZI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RIDGEWELL, AUDREY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RIDGWAY, RICHARD: Art director. In 1936: "The
Flying Doctor," 20th Century-Fox.
RIDLEY, ARNOLD: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story "Doomed Cargo," GB.
RIEFENSTAHL, LENI: Actress, b. Berlin, Germany;
brown hair and grey-blue eyes; after schooling became
painter, dancer under Eduardowa and Mary Wigman. 1923
first appearance on stage in Munich, then touring Ger-
many. Films Include "Der Heilige Berg," "Der Grosse
Sprung." "Das Blaue Llcht," "Sturme Uber Dem
.Montblanc." "Die Weisse HoUe Vom Piz Palu." Uni-
versal. 1930; "Der Weisse Rausch"; "S. O. S. Iceberg."
1933. Universal. Produced "Reichsparteitag" films of the
National Socialist Party in 1933. 1934, and 1935. Repre-
sented Adolf Hitler in supervision and control of camera
coverage of Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936.
RIESENFELD. HUGO: Musical director and composer;
b. Vienna, Austria, January 26, 1883; p. Leopold and
Sophie; e. conservatory of music and University in Vienna;
m. Mabel Dunning; has one daughter. Conductor, later
managing and producing director of Rialfo, Rivoli and
Criterion theatres. New York City; managing director of
United Artists theatre circuit; finally in charge of all
musical productions of United Artists Pictures Corpora-
tion. Now located at own studio in Stelnway Hall. In
1933, musical settings. "Thunder Over Mexico." Pol
Lesser. In 1935: "The Wandering Jew," Twickenham.
In 1936: "Let's Sing Again." "Rainbow on the River."
RKO-Radio; "Follow Your Heart," "The President's
Mystery," Republic; "The White Legion," GN.
RIESNER. CHARLES (CHUCK): Writer. Actor. Di-
rector, b. Minneapolis, Minn., March 14, 1887; e. Minne-
apolis; h. 5 feet, 11: brown hair, brown eyes: w. 190;
Ten years on stage in Keith and Orpheum vaudeville;
starred in musical shows, Dillingham's "Stop, Look and
Listen" and "Queen of the Movies." Lyric writer for
Leo Feist Music Co., wrote "Goodbye Broadway. Hello
France"; scenario writer for Keystone, Vltagraph, Cen-
tury, Universal, Metro, Charlie Chaplin and Warner
Brothers; starred in two-reel Universal comedies; played
in "A Self-Made Failure," "Her Temporary Husband,"
"A Dog's Life." "The Kid," "The Pilgrim," "Man on
the Box"; associate director on "A Dog's Life," "The
Kid," "The Pilgrim" and "The Gold Rush"; directed
the following for Warner: "The Man on the Box." "Oh,
What a Nurse," "The Missing Link." "The Better 'Ole."
"The Fortune Hunter"; United Artist: "Steamboat Bill
Jr."; Paramount: "Fools for Luck"; Pathe: "Noisy
Xeighbors" ; MGM: "China Bound," "Brotherly Love,"
"Holly^vood of 1921," "Chasing Rainbows," "Caught
Short," "Reducing." "Politics." "Love in the Rough,"
"Stepping Out." "Plying High" and "A Christmas
Party." In 1932: "After Divorce." MGM. In 1933:
"The Chief." MGM. In 1934: "You Can't Rnv Everv-
thing." "The Show-off," "Student Tour," MGM. In
19.15: co-produced and directed "The Winning Ticket."
MGM; directed "It's in the Air," MGM. In 1936: di-
rected and played in "Everybody Dance," GB. In 1937:
directed "Murder Goes to College," Paramount.
RIETTI, VICTOR: Actor. In 1935; "Two Hearts in
Harmony." Associated British; "Heads We Go." BIP;
"Oh. Daddy!" Gainsborough; "Escape Me Never." B&D.
In 1936: "The Ghost Goes West," London; "Dusty
Ermine." "Juggernaut." Hagen; "London Melody." Wilcox.
RIFKIN, HERMAN: Distributor, b. Russia In 188<<
and oeme to New York when 16 years old. Married and
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has son and daughter. For 12 years was manager of New
York office of Singer Sewing Machine Co. Left that posi-
tion in 1910 and went to Boston and founded Eastern
Feature Film Co.. which in 1925 became known as Hol-
lywood Film Corp. Was franchise-holder of Monogram, one
of its founders, and member of board with exchange in
Boston and another in New Haven. Heads Republic In
New England. One of founders of Boston Friar's Club.
Advisory trustee for Republic nationally. Started theatre
circuit in New England in 1936.
RIGAS, GEORGE: (Sec 19oG-l!7 Motion Picture Al-
iiiuMac.)
RIGAUD, GEORGES: (See 193i;-:i7 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RIGBY. ARTHUR, JR.: Actur. In VJ-iG: "The Mar-
riage of Corbal." General Film.
RIGBY, EDWARD: Actor. In 1935: "Lorna Doone,
.\ssociatcd Talking Pictures. In 1936: "Accused," UA;
•'Land Without Music," Universal.
RIGBY, GORDON: Writer. Born in Los Angeles,
.\ugust 7, IKKi. Four years with GoklH:i'n and Louis B.
.Mayer in charge of reading department; scenarist with
Universal; scenario for "The Monkey Talks," "Wings of
the Storm," Fox; "Nevada," Paramount: "The Fron-
tiersman," MOM: "The Valley of the Giants," First
National; "The Tollers," "The Rainbow." Tiffany-Stahl;
"Skin Deep," "Tiger Rose," "Song of the Flame,"
"Murder on the Second Floor," First National; 1930-31,
"Dancing Sweeties," "Capta;n Thunder," "Mammy,"
"Under a Texas Moon" for Warner Bros.; "Command
Performance," James Cruze. In 1932: "The Golden
West," Fox. In 19:13: collaliorated on screen play "Smoke
Lightning." Fox. In 1935: collaborated on story. "Or-
chids to You. ' Pox; collaborated on screen play. "Hitcli
Hike Lady." Republic. In 1936: coUaboriited on screen
play "Ths Gentleman I<"Vom Louisiana." Republic. In
1937: "Two Years Before the Mast." "Army Girl." "Por-
tia on Trial," "Navy Born." "Dishonorable Lady," Re-
public.
RIGGS. LAYAH (Miss): Motion picture editor. De-
calur Newspapers, Inc., Decatur. 111.; b. Decatur, Jan. 5,
18t5; p. F. O. and Alice; e. 15. A. degree. Joined staff
of this paper 13 years ago and is now motion picture
editor, woman's editor, music critic.
RIGGS, LYNN: Writer. In J934: collaborated on
"Stingaree, " RKO-Radio; screen play "The Wedding
Night." T'nited Artists. In 1936: collal)orated on .screen
play "The Plainsman." Paramount; collaborated on screen
play •■The Garden of Allah," UA.
RIGNAULT. ALEXANDRE: Aftor. In 1936: "The
Robber Symphony." produced by Cojicordia. In 1937:
"Courrier-Sud" (Southern Mail), Pathe Consortium
Cinema.
RILEY. LAWRENCE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Stolen Harmony," Paramount. In 1936: wrote original
story "Go West. Young Man," Paramount.
RILEY. MIKE: Song writer and musician. b. Fall
River. .Mass., Jan. 5, 1904; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 155
pounds; married and has one son, Mike. Jr. Met Eddie
Riley in Kansa.s City. Organized band. Appeared at the
Onyx Club together in New York City. With Farley wrote
song, "'The Music Goes 'Round." Featured together, with
song. In "The Music Goes "Round," Columbia. 1936.
RINEHART, MARY ROBERTS: Writer. In 1937:
story of ••23 '/4 Hours' Leave." GN.
RING, CYRIL: Actor. Appeared in "The Cocoanuts"
(19291. Paramount; "Top Speed" (1930), First National.
In 1933: "Emergency CalL" Rajiio. In 1936: "The
Border Patrolman." 20th Century-Fox; "Wedding Present,"
Paramount.
RINGLER. L. 0. (BOB): Manager, Republic Pictures
-Midwest Film Exchanges. Omaha, Neb., and Des Moines.
Iowa; b. Spirit Lake. Iowa. July 21. 1902; e. University of
Kansas; married. Was musician. With Dickinson cir-
cuit five years. Lawrence. Kansas: two years booker fof
Universal circuit. Kansas City. Mo. : two years manager
of Orpheum theatre. Joplin. Mo.; three years with Mid-
west Films.
RINKER. A.: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RINZLER, SAM: Independent exhibitor associated with
Riindforce Amusement Corporation with headquarters. 1515
Bedford Avenue. Brooklyn, N. Y. Represented unafflliated
subsequent runs on Advisory Committee for Brooklyn,
Queens and Long Island for New York Clearance and
Zoning Board under NRA.
RIO. RITA: Actress. In 1935; "Strike Me Pink,"
UA. In l!i3i;: Universal short product.
R.IPA. VIRGILO: Musical director. In 19:i0: "Tempo
Massino,^' World Pictures.
RIPLEY, ARTHUR: Writer and director. In 1932:
ci)llahorate(i on story "Hypnotized." WorUi Wide. In
1931: collaborated on "Caravan." Fox. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play and directed Edgar Kennedy RKO
sliort comedy.
RIPLEY, H. A.: Writer, Columbia short product.
RIPLEY, ROBERT L.: Vitaphone "Believe It or Not "
series. Cartoon and dialogues.
RISCOE, ARTHUR: Actor, b. Yorkshire. England.
November 19, 1896. On stage in Australia and England
since 1914. first playing In British films in 1932 in
"For the Love of Mike." BIP; followed In 1933 by
"Going Gay" and "For Love of "i'ou." both for Windsor
Films. 1933-34, musical comedy "Jack and Jill."
Changed title to "Jill Darling" on production in London.
In 1935: "Kiss Me Goodbye." Celebrity. In 1936;
"Public Nuisance No. 1," General Film Distributors
(England). In "Town Talks." Palace Theatre.
RISDON, ELISABETH: Actress. r. n. Elisabeth
Evans; b. London, England; h. 5 feet 4 inches; Iron-gray
hair and green-gray eyes; w. 125 pounds; p. John and
Martha Harrop Risdon; e. London; m. Brandon Evans,
professional. Student, then student instructor. Academy
of Dramatic Art, London. Appeared in 'The Christian."
"Lady Patricia," "Fanny's First Play." "Dear Brutus,"
"The Green Goddess," "Enchanted April." "The .Silver
Cord." "Elizabeth the Queen." "Laburnum Grove" and
other plays. On screen in 1935: "Guard That Girl."
"Crime and Punishment." Columbia. In 1936: "Don't
Gamble With Love." "Lady of Secrets." and "The King
.Steps Out." "Craig's Wife." "Theodora Goes Wild,"
Columbia.
RISKIN. EVERETT J.: Associated producer. In
1934: "One Night of Love," Columbia. In 1936: "Theo-
dora Goes Wild," "More Than a .Secretary," Columbia.
In 1937: "When You're In Love." Columbia.
RISKIN, ROBERT: Writer, b. New York City; e
New York and Baltimore. At age of 17 wrote originals
for Paramount. Wrote stage plays "She Couldn't Say
No."' "The Mud Turtle" and "The Lady Lies." among
others. Collaborated with Edith Fitzgerald on play
"Many A Slip" and "Illicit," screened by Warner.
Joined staff of Columbia writers, and has written scripts
of "Men in Her Life.'" "Men Are Like That," "Miracle
Woman.'" "American Madness" (1932). "The Big Timer."
"Platinum Blonde."" "Vanity Street."" "Night Club Lady."
■"Virtue,"' "Three Wise Girls."' In 1933: "Ann Carver's
Profession," "Lady For A Day," ""Ex-Lady."' Warner. In
1934: "Broadway Bill,"' ""It Happened One Night.'"
Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on '"Carnival."' "The
Whole Towns Talking."' Won Academy award for best
adaptation for 1934 with "It Happened One Night."' In
1936: screen play "Lost Horizon,"' "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town."' Columbia. In 19ji7: wrQte and directed "When
You're in Love""; wrote screen play "'The Lost Horizon.'"
Columbia.
RISO, MONA: Actress. In 1935: ""Goin" to Town.'"
I'aramount.
RISSO, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RIST, SEPP: (See 1936-37 .Motion Picture Almanac.)
RITCHARD. CYRIL: Actor. "Spread It Abroad."" ■"To
and Fro." "Danny Boy." Butcher-Panther. "It's a Grand
Old World, " British Lion; "The Show Goes On."" ATP.
RITCHEY, NORTON V.: President. Ritchey Inter-
national Corporation ; Member of board of directors of
Monogram Pictures Corporation, general manager foreign
distribution of Republic Pictures. Treasurer. Ritchey
Export Corporation; b. Burlington. Iowa. July 21. 1898;
married; p. father. James V. Ritchey; e. Yale. Ritchey
Lithographing Corp.; Picard-Sohn Advertising Agency.
1937: returned tg new Monogram as general manager of
foreign distribution.
RITER. WILLIAM C: Branch Manager. Columbia,
1,03 Angeles. Cal. b. Logan, Utah, September 29. 1889;
married; e. University of Utah, AB., 1911. Union Paclflc
Railroad Company, general freight department. Publicity,
American-Liberty Theatres. Salt Lake City. Utah: booker
and assistant manager. General Film Co.. Salt Lake City.
Utah: general U. S. representative, Melies Mfg. Co.,
N. Y. C; branch manager. Triangle Film Corp., Salt
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Rit— Rob
Lake City, Utah; salesman, Pathe Exchange, Inc.. Los
Angeles, Cal. Now branch manager, Columbia, Los
AllRCI.S.
RITTENBERG. ARNOLD S. : Vlce-prcsicicnt. Menlone
I'roiluctlons, Inc., I.i2 West 42ntl Street. New York City;
b. Charleston. S. c, June HI, 18',i5; h 5 feet, 1(1 inches;
w. lliU pounds: in. Ulanche HittenberK, and has one
daughter: hy. books and theatre ads. Public speaker,
actor. Experience of 16 years as theatre operator and ad-
vertising-exploitation man. in different parts of the country,
tor Universal, Farash, Goldwyn, Schine and RKO. Also
operated own theatre for two years. Member AMPA.
BITTER. JAMES C: Exhibitor. Former national presi-
dent of Allied States. Member of Allied Theatres of
Michigan. Operates Kialto. Rivola and Boulevard Thea-
tres ill l>etruit.
RITTER. KARL: Film supervisor, UFA. Directed
"Weilicm'siiiieiit." " Verraeter. "
RITTER, TEX: Actor, r.n. Woodward Maurice Ritter;
b. Murvaul, Texas, ,7an. 12. 1907; h. (j ft.; w. 170 lbs.;
brown hair, blue eyes; hy. collecting cowboy, mountain
and negro ballads; e. B.A., University of Texas and
law school of Northwestern University. I'lays include:
"Green Crow the Lilacs." "The Roundup" and "Mother
Lode." On radio, was heard on stations WOR, NliC,
CBS. WINS, and WMCA. Signed Grand National con-
tract in September. lilliO. In Ifl.'iti: "Song of the Gringo."
"Heading for the Rio Grande," Gland National. In 19;;7 :
"Arizona Days." "Trouble in Texas," "Hitting the
Trail." "Sins. Cowlioy. Sing," "Riders of the Rockies."
(irand National.
RITZ BROTHERS: AI, Jimmy and Harry, Actors, p.
father, professional. AI was born August 27, 1903; opened
dancing school when 18 years old, then vaudeville. Jim
was born October 5. 1905; dancer and musical comedy
actor. Harry v/aa born May 22, 1908; when 16 years old
entered vaudeville. In 1925 combined and decided to do
a three-act, collegiate Idea. Appeared In Earl Carroll's
"Florida Girl." Also appeared in "Vanities." "Broadway
Personalities," "Everybody's Welcome," and others. In
1933 in EdiU'ational short feature. "Hotel Anchovv." In
19;!6: "Sing. Baby. Sing." "One in a Million." 20th
Ontury-Fox. In l!i:;7: "On the Avenue." 20th Century-
Fox.
RIVE. KENNETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
RIVERO, JULIAN: Director and Actor, b. Galveston;
h. 5 feet 9 Inches; brown eyes and black hair; w. 148
pounds; e. Austin College, Texas; married; hy. riding,
fishing, dancing, fencing. Has lived In New York City,
Chicago, Montreal, Los Angeles. Entered pictures in
1915. Has directed comedies for the World Film Com-
pany and Canadian Film. Pictures Include: "The Night
Ship," Lumas; "Chicago After Midnight," FBO. Became
a stock player with Educational Studio. In 1934: "Burn
'Em ITp Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as feature
by Majestic. In 1936: appeared in "Woman Trap," Para-
iiictunt: "Song of the Saddle," WB : "Dancing Pirate."
RKO Radio.
RIVERO. LORRAINE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
RIVERS, FERDINAND: Director. In 1935: "La Dame
iiu\ (;amelia.-i." Les Distributeurs Francais.
RIVERS, W. L.
iiianac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
RIVKIN, ALLEN: Writer, b. Hay ward. Wis., Nov. 20,
11103; h. .-, ft. 11 in.; w. M.") lbs.; black hair and brown
I'.ves; e. Univ. of Minnesota; m. Ruth Kronick. Formerly
newspaper, publicity and advertising man, Minneapolis,
Chicago and New Y'ork. .Xutlioicd following screen plavs:
In 1932: "Is My Face Red," RKO-Radio; "Night
World." U; "70.000 Witnesses." Paramount. In 1933:
■Madison Sciuaie Garden, "Devil Is Driving," Paramount;
' I'ictuie Siiatcher." WB. In 1934: "Girl in 419," Para-
iLHKiiit; ■Melody Cruise," "Headline Shooters," RKO-
Radio; 'Meet the Baron." "Dancing Lady," MGM. In
193i: ••Cheating Cheaters," U; ''Our Little Girl," ''Black
Sheep," '•Your Uncle Dudley, •' Fox. In 1936: "Cham-
pagne Charlie.'" '•Half Angel," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"This Is My Affair," "Love ITnder Fire," •'But It's My
Town," 2nth Cent.-Fox. Under contract to 20th Cent.-Fox.
RIVKIN. JOE: Casting director, b. Hartford, Conn..
Dec 9. 19ll."i; e. New Y'ork City. Was artist manager.
Casting ilirector with Paramount -Tiffany. Pathe, Educa-
tional. Juincil Hal Roach.
RIVKIN. NORMAN J.: Office manager, publicity deiiait-
ment. Universal. b. Clwiuct, Minn., .\ug. 27, 1909; h.
5 ft. 6V2 in.; w. 135 lbs.; p. Sam and Rose; e. high
school and Univ. of Miiinesola. Sales pKimotioii niaiiaKii.
coast to coast stores 1931-3;;. Eililoi. .Screen Giiil.ls M;iua-
zine, 19;ij-36. Joined publicity departini'iit of I'liivcisul
In 1936.
ROACH, BERT: .Vilm. li. WasliiiiKlon. I', C.. .\u!;ust
21, 1891; e. In Washington; h. 5 feet 10^ Inches; w.
■J20 pounds; dark bnnvii hair, gray eyes; hy. golf. .\t age
of 17 he went to New York and obtained a small role.
Later In "The Commuters." and then starred In
"Louisiana Lou'" and later for several years as lead-
ing tenor in musical comedy stock production. Roach
has also appeared in ""Twin Beds,"" First National; "The
Desert Rider," ""Honeymoon," MetroGoldwyn-Mayer;
""'I'ho Last Warning,"" Universal; ""The Argyle Case,"
"The Time, Place and Girl," Warner Bros,; "Young
Nowheres." First National; in 1930 In "Hold Every-
thing, " "Viennese Nights," "Captain Thunder," War-
ner Bros.; "Serappily Married," "Down with Husbands,"
"The Stronger Sex," "The Fatal Forceps," "For Lov«
or Money," "So This Is Paris Green," Paramount-
Christie Talking Plays. Appeared in "Hallelujah, I'm A
Bum," United Artists. In 1933: Appeared In "Daring
Daughters," Capital Film; Universal short product,
"Only Yesterday," Universal. In 1934; '"Half a Sinner,""
Universal: "'Paris Interlude." MGM. In 1935: "Travel-
ing Saleslady." First National; "Goin' to Town," Para-
mount; "Here Comes the Band," MGM; "Guard That
Girl,"" Columbia. In 1936: "Love Before Breakfast."
Universal; "".Sons O' Guns." '•God's Country and the
Woman," WB ; "San Francisco," MGM.
ROACH, HAL: President. Hal Roach Studios, Inc.;
b. Elmlra, N. Y., January 14, 1892; married and has
two children. At 17 years of age went to Alaska, where
he engaged in trucking business; returned to Seattle in
same line of work and from there to Los Angeles with
similar venture. Picture career started with Universal
as stock cowboy at $25 a week; met Harold Lloyd and
the two raised enough money to make a picture that
sold for $850. Roach studio activities began at Glen-
dale, then to Santa Monica boulevard, where "Lonesome
Luke" comedies were made; final quarters at Culver
City, where a big plant was built in 1919; Hal Roach
productions are now released through MGM. In 1933:
Produced and directed "The Devil's Brother.'" MGM
feature. Other features in 1934: Babes in Toyland,"'
"Sons of the Desert," MGM. In 1935: produced "'Bonnie
Scotland." MGM. In 1936: "Neighborhood House.""
"Kelly the Second,'" "'Our Relations." "Bored of Educa-
tion." MGM. In 1937 produced "Way Out West."
"Nobody's Baby." MGM. Won the 1936 .\cademy Award
for the best short subject "Bored of Education."
ROACH, JOHN B.: Assistant Director. Hal Roach
Studios. Inc.; b. Elmlra, New York, September 15, 1889;
p. Mabel B. and Charles H. ; e. high school at the Elmlra
Free Academy;, m. Hazel Doran Gayhart; has two chil-
dren. Barbara Jean, 12. Lola May. 10. Has been asso-
ciated with his brother for the past 23 years.
ROBACH, AL: Director, b. New York City, 1888.
Early career as magazine Illustrator, artist, writer, was •
a stage actor. Screen career began with Rankin Drew
handling art direction of "The Girl Philipe," also ap-
pearing in that film; became associated with Charles
Urabin. wrote scenario for '•Driven"; art director on
"Ben Hur"" for MGM; director for MGM, FBO. Columbia;
directed ""Green Grass Widows."' "Their Hour." "Albany
Night Boat," TitTany-Stahl. In 1936: '"The Devil is a
Sissy."' MGM.
RO BARDS, JASON: Actor, b. Hillsdale, Mich.; e.
Saginaw and Dramatic Arts Academy, New York. Stage
experience In ""Llghtnln"," "Seventh Heaven." Pictures
Include "Streets of Shanghai," "Wild Qeeie," Tiffany-
Stahl; "Polly of the Movies," First Division; "Casey
Jones," "Jaws of Steel," "A Bird In the Hand."
Christie short; "The Flying Marine," "Trial Marriage,"
Columbia; "The Isle of Lost Ships," First National;
"Some Mother's Boy," Rayart; "The Gamblers," War-
ner; "Paris." First National; "Crazy That Way," Fox;
"Peacock Alley," Tiffany; "Abraham Lincoln," United
Artists: (1932). "Docks of San Francisco," Mayfalr. In
19«3: "Corruption." Imperial; "Devil's Mate," Mono-
gram; "Dance Hall Hostess," Mayfalr; "Ship of Wanted
Men." "Public Stenographer," Showmen's Pictures: "Car-
nival Lady." Hollywood Film Exchange. In 1934: "Burn
'Em Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as feature
by Majestic. In 1935: "Ladies Crave Excitement,"
Mascot; "The Crusades," Paramount, In 1936: "The
White Legion," GN.
ROBS. HAROLD: Head of Robb & Rowley CIrcuU.
operating sixty-four theatres in Texas, four theatres at
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Little Rock and a string in Ulcialioma. Both are members
of ttie Theatre Owners' Protective Association of Texas.
BOBBINS. ARCH: Actor. In 1935: "His Night Out,"
I niversal. In 11136; "The Leavenworth Case." Republic.
BOBBINS. ABT: (Sec 133fi .'iT Motion Picture Al
inaniic. )
BOBBINS. BARBABA: (Sec 19:«>-37 Motion I'icture
Almanac.)
BOBBINS FAMILY, THE: Tumblers. In 1936: Vita
plione short product.
BOBBINS, HERMAN: President of National Screen
.Service. Many years of experience in distribution. Was
general sales manager Fox. Identified himself with Na-
tional Screen Service, manufacturing its trailers from
motion picture material supplied under contract by prac-
tically all of the major companies. President of Na-
tional Screen Service.
BOBBINS, JAMES: Actor. In 193T: "Don't Pull Tour
Punches," "Marl^ed Woman," WB.
BOBBINS, LEO: Lyricist, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.. April
6. 1899; e. University of Pittsburgh. Wrote all the
lyrics for the musical "Hit the Deck." Signed with
Paramount and wrote "Louise," "Beyond the Blue
Horizon," and "One Hour With You," "The Blonde
Venus" and "The Big Broadcast." In August, 1932.
signed with Fox. In 1933, with Ralph Rainger, wrote
music, "A Bedtime Story," "International House," "Torch
Singer," "The Way to Love," Paramount; collaborated
on music, "My Weakness." Fox. Many pictures since.
ROBBINS, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROBERT, FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
BOBERT, MUBIEL: Actress. In 1936: "Pepper," 20th
Century-Fox.
ROBERTI, LYDA: Actress, b. Warsaw, Poland; h. 5
feet 3 inches; platinum blonde hair and blue eyes; e.
Russia. France. Germany, Eg3T)t and other countries; m.
Bud Ernest, 1935. Toured country with sister, Manya. In
America became a Fanchon and Marco chorus girl. On
stage in "You Said It." On screen: "Dancers in the
Dark," "Million Dollar Legs," "Three Cornered Moon,"
■Torch Singer," Paramount; "The Kid from Spain,"
United Artists. In 1934: "College Rhythm," Paramount.
In 1935: "George Whites 1935 Scandals." Fox; "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: RKO-Radio
short product. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
ROBEBTI. MANYA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BOBERTS, ABTHUB: Film editor. In 1933: "Fly-
ing Devils," "One Man's Journey," Radio; "If I Were
Free." Radio. In 1934: "Two Alone." "Liehtn'ng
■Strikes Twice." RKO. In 1935: "Star of Midnight."
RKO. In 1936: "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford," "The Bride
Walks Out." "We Who Are About to Die." RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "Park
BOBERTS. BEATRICE: Actress.
Avenue Logger," RKO-Radio.
BOBEBTS, BEBYL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
BOBERTS, BETTY: Western story editor. Universal,
e. .\ttended Franklin Academy. Brownell Hall, Univ. of
California. Assistant story editor FBO 1926-29, story
editor RKO 1929-36. Joined Universal April, 1936, as
western story editor.
BOBEBTS. BEVEBLY: Actress. In 1936: "The Sing-
ing Kid," "Sons O' Guns." "Two Against the World."
"Hot Money," "China Clipper," "God's Country and
(he Woman." WB. In 1937: "Her Husband's Secretary."
WB.
BOBEBTS. CASEY: Associate art director. In 1936:
"Little Lord Fauntleroy." UA.
ROBERTS. CHARLES: Writer. In 1932: collaborated
dialogue "Midnight Patrol," Monogram: screen play
"Western Limited." Monogram. In 1933: collaborated
screen play and direction "The Flaming Signal," In-
vincible: screen story, adaptation, direction "Corruption."
Imperial. In 1934: screen story "Fighting Hero." Wm.
Steiner. In 1935: screen play "Skybound," Puritan;
screen play "Adventurous Knights." Ajai; collaborated on
screen story and screen play "Fighting Pioneers," Reso-
lute. In 1936: collaborated on screen story "The Reck-
less Way," Puritan; collaborated on screen play "Mummy's
Boys." RKO-Radio.
ROBERTS, DESMOND: Actor, b. London. England.
February 5, 1894 ; e. at St. Bees School, Cumberland,
lingland; h. 6 feet 1% inches; w. 187 pounds; brown
hair and blue eyes; h. cricket, golf, shooting and hunt-
ing. Entered upon a career in motion pictures in 1922.
Played leads in many English pictures and stage pro-
ductions. Left the "Journey's End" company at the
Bclasco theatre in Los Angeles to go to work in a
Hollywood studio. Played the role of Major Blend in
Queen's Husband," Radio, with Lowell Sherman; "Way
for a Sailor," Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, In 1934: "The
House of Rothschild," United Artists-20th Century;
"Tarzan and His Mates," MGM: 'Grand Canary," Fox;
"Of Human Bondage," RKO; "Jane Eyre," Monogram.
In 1935: "Clive of India," UA-20th Century.
ROBERTS, C. EDWARD: Directoi and Writer. b
Cincinnati, Ohio, May 22, 1894; e. Los Angeles; h. 6
feet; w. 190 pounds; black hair, gray eyes; m. Helen
Roberts; hy. fishing, athletics. On stage when 12 years
of age. Played in comic opera and stock before going
into picture business in 1919; started as makeup man,
then property man, assistant director and director; wrote
story and directed "Treadmill"; directed series of shorts
with Mickey Bennett. Wrote for Torchy comedies, "Mid-
nlte PatrolJ' "Western Limited," "The Flaming Signal."
In 1933: wrote and directed "Corruption," Imperial. In
1934: story "Fighting Hero." Wm. Steiner. In 1935:
directed "Adventurous .Knights," Ajax; "Skybound," Puri-
tan
ROBERTS, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROBERTS, FLORENCE: Actress, b. New York City
and attended school there. Early screen roles in "The
Patsy," "The Best People" and many others. Pictures
include: "Eyes of the World" (1930), United Artists.
"The Truth About Hollywood," "Fanny Foley Herself,"
"Too Many Cooks," "Kept Husband," "Everything's
Rosy," "Westward Passage." In 1933: "Melody Cruise,"
Radio; Universal short product; "Torch Singer," Para-
mount; "Ever in My Heart," Warner's; "Hoopla," Fox.
In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen," Paramount, In
1935; "The Nut Farm," Monogram; "Les Mlserables,"
UA-20th Century; "Rocky Mountain Mystery." "Accent on
Youth," Paramount; "Harmony Lane," Mascot; "Public
Opinion." Invincible; "Your Uncle Dudley," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "Next Time We Love," "Nobody's Fool."
U; "Every Saturday Niglit." "Educating Father," "Back
to Nature," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Off to the
Races," 20th Century-Fox; "Nobody's Baby," MGM,
ROBERTS, GEORGE: District manager Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox, Cleveland, Ohio; b. Norwalk, Conn., 1885; e.
public schools. New York City, College of the City of
New York; married. Previously in business of gasoline
tanks, pumps and equipment. In 1919, Fox salesman; in
1921, manager: in 1924, home office representative: 1927.
manager. Movietonews sales and personnel director, home
office: 1933 to date, district manager.
Film editor. In 1935: "Paradise
BOBEBTS. GEBALD:
Canyon," Monogram.
ROBERTS, JAMES: Actor. In 1937: "The Mill on
the Floss," National Provincial.
ROBERTS, JEAN IE: Actress. In 1936: "The Return
iif Jimmy Valentine." Republic.
ROBERTS, JOHN H.: Actor. Plays include: "The
Green Pack," "Service," "The Sleeping Clergyman,"
"Hyde Park Corner," and others. Films: In 1932: "White
Face," Gainsborough. In 1933: "It's a Boy." "High
Finance." In 1934: "Luck of a Sailor," "The Green
Pack." "Morals of Marcus." In 1935: "Lady Jane Grey."
In 1936; "Pot Luck," "Juggernaut," "Accused," "Mill
on the Floss," "Troopship."
ROBERTS, LESLIE: Actor. In 1937: "O.H.M.S."
("You're in the Navy Now"), GB.
ROBERTS, MARGUERITE: Writer, b. Greeley. CoL ;
h. 5 feet 1 inch; w. 105 pounds; auburn hair, hazel eyes;
e. 'Teachers' College and a commercial college in Greeley;
married. Was reporter for the Imperial Valley News.
In 1926 did secretarial work for several executives at
Fox Film and with Charlotte Miller wrote "Sailor's
Luck" and "Tough Guy." In 1933 with Paul Schofleld.
wrote screen play. "Jimmy and Sally," "Sailor's Luck,"
Fox, In 1934: collaborated on "Beady for Love," Para-
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mount- "Peck's Bad Soy," fox. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "College Scandal," "Men Without
Names" "The Gilded Lily," "The Last Outpost," Para-
mount In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Florida
Special," Paramount; screen play "Hollywood Boulevard,"
"Rose Bowl," Paramount.
ROBERTS, MARGUERITE: Actress, b. Denver. Col.,
Sept 21, 1908; m. Kobert Ives; by. Horseback riding; p.
non -professionals; e. Denver University. Previously haa
writing experience. Appeared in "Sailor's Luck," "Bad
Boy," "Jimmy and Sally." "Klegant Arms," 'The Whip-
ping." "Peck's Bad Boy." In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Forgotten Faces," Paramount.
ROBERTS, MONTY: Pen name, John Blaker. Feature
writer. Daily Province, Vancouver, B. C, Can.; b. Vic-
toria, B. C. Can., May 24, 1911; e. Junion job in public
library for short time. Assistant magazine editor of
Province.
ROBERTS. STEPHEN R.: Director, b. SummersvlUe
\V. Va.. November 23. 1895; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; black
hair and brown eyes; w. 140 pouQds; p. Vina B. and Dr.
S. F. Roberts, non-professionals; e. Huntington and
Wheeling, W. V., high schools and the Ohio State uni-
versity, Columbus, O. ; m. Vee Kva Wolf, non-professional;
hy. hunting and fishing. Assistant director for one year
with William S. Hart and Thomas H. Ince; eight months
for Fox. Director for six and one-half years for Edu-
cational. Joined Universal October, 1930; joined Para-
mount, May, 1931. In 1932: "Sky Bride," "Lady and
Gent." "If 1 Had a Million," "Night of June 13,"
Paramount. "Little Orphan Annie," Radio. In 1933:
"Story of Temple Drake," "One Sunday Afternoon,"
Paramount. In 1934: "The Trumpet Blows," Paramount;
"Romance in Manhattan," BKO-Radio. In 1935: "Star
of Midnight," Radio; "The Man Who Broke the Bank at
Monte Carlo," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Lady
Consents," "The. Ex-Mrs. Bradford." RKO-Radlo.
ROBERTSON, JOHN S.: Director, b. Ontario. Can..
June 14. 1878; h. 6 feet; brown hair and hazel eyes;
w. 200 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. public schools of
Ontario, St. Thomas school. Western university; on stage
until 1914; m. Josephine Lovett, professional (writer).
Director for Universal in 1929 and 1930. In 1930: "Cap-
tain of the Guard," "Night Ride," "Madonna of the
Streets." In 1931: "Beyond Victory," BKO-Pathe;
"Phantom of Paris," MGM. In 1932: "Little Orphan
Annie," RKO. In 1933: directed "One Man's Journey,"
Radio. In 1934: "The Crime Doctor," "His Greatest
Gamble," "Wednesday's Child," RKO-Radio. In 1935:
"Grand Old Girl." "Captain Hurricane," RKO; "Our
Little Girl," Fox.
ROBERTSON, ROY: Musical Director. In 1933: "Bit-
ter Sweet," United Artists. In 1934: "Sorrell and
Son," United Artists. In 1935: "Peg of Old Drury,"
B & D.
ROBERTSON, STUART: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Bitter Sweet," United Artists. In 1935: "Peg of Old
Drury," B & D. In 1936: "As You Like It," 20th
Century-Fox; "Millions." "Splinters in the Air," "The
Gang Show," Wilcox.
ROBERTSON, WILLARD: Actor, b. Runnels. Texas.
Jan. 1, 1886; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; brown hair and gray eyes;
p. non-professionals; e. public school, Washington. D. C. ;
National University Law School, Washington, D. C. Be-
gan in New York theatre in 1906, In "College Widow."
Was with Belasco, Fiske, as stage director and actor.
Author of "Big Game," "Black Velvet," "The Ses
Woman," "This Man's Town," plays. Was attorney In
Interstate Commerce Commission. Was assistant manager
and supervisor of Federal Railway Police during World
War, and had control of all federal prosecutions in that
field. Was brought to Hollywood in 1930 by Fox Films
as a writer. Appeared in "Skippy," "If I Had A
Million," Paramount; "The Ruling Voice," "Wild Boys
of the Road," "The World Changes," "Fugitive From a
Chain Gang," "Oil for the Lamps of China," Warners;
"Tugboat Annie," "Another Language," "Death on thH
Diamond," "Biography of a Bachelor Girl," MGM;
"Dante's Inferno," Fox; "Two Alone," RKO; "Gambling
Lady," "Heat Lightning," "Upperworld." "Here Comes
the Navy," "The Secret Bride." Warners; "I'll Tell the
World," "Let's Talk It Over," Universal; "Whirlpool,"
"One Is Guilty," Columbia; "Operator 13," "Murder in
the Private Car." MGM; "Roman Scandals," United
Artists. In 1935: "Transient Lady." Universal; "Laddie."
RKO; "Mills of the Gods." Columbia; "O'Shaughnessey's
Boy," MGM; "Straight from the Heart," "His Night
Out." Universal; "Black Fury," First National; "Oil for
the Lamps of China," Warner; "Dante's Inferno," Fox.
In 1936: "Dangerous Waters," Universal; "Three God-
fathers." "The Gorgeous Hussy." MGM; "I Married a
Doitor," WB; "The First Baby," 20th Century-Fox;
"The Last of the Mohicans," UA; "The Man Who Lived
Twice," Columbia; "Winterset," "That Girl from Paris,"
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Larceny on the Air," Republic;
"Park Avenue Logger," RKO-Radio; "John Meade's
Woman." Paramount.
ROBESON. PAUL: Singer and actor, b. Princeton,
N. J., April 9, 1898; p. father negro minister escaped
from slavery; e. Rutgers University, 1919; Columbia Law
School; honorary degree, LL.D., Rutgers. 1932. Graduated
from Rutgers as four-letter man and member of Phi Beta
Kappa. Selected by Walter Camp for all-America foot-
ball team. Took position with law firm, then turned to
stage. Appeared in plays including "All God's Chillun
Got Wings" and "Emperor Jones." Began concert sink-
ing in 1925. Starred in film version of "Emperor
Jones." United Artists-Krimsky-Cochran, 1933. Appeared
in screen adaptation of "Sanders of the River," Edgar
Wallace novel, 1935, London Films-UA. In 1936: "Show-
boat," U; "The Song of Fieedum." British Lion. In
1937: "Jericho." produced by Walter Futter for Capitol
Film Corp.
ROBEY, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROBIN, LEO: Lyricist, b. Pittsburgh. April C. 1899:
m. Estelle Clark, pro.; e. public schools and University of
Pittsburgh. Became an actor in New York, after some
time in drama department of Carnegie Tech. Wrote lyrics
for "Hit the Deck." Went to Hollywood in 1929, and
formed a music partnership with Richard Whiting. Wrote
"Louise," "Beyond the Blue Horizon," "One Hour With
You," "The Blonde Venus." and "The Big Broadcast."
Signed with Fox in 1932. In 19:14 wrote lyrics for "All of
Me," "Search for Beauty," "Come On. Marines," "The
Trumpet Blows," "Wharf -4ngel." "Little Miss Marker."
"Kiss and Make Up." collaborated on music and lyrics of
"Shoot the Works," co-author of additional song for "She
Loves Me Not," Paramount. In 1935 wrote lyrics for "The
Devil Is a Woman," "Four Hours to Kill," Paramount;
collaborated on music and lyrics. "Here Comes Cookie,"
"The Big Broadcast of 1936," "Millions in the Air,"
Paramount. In 1936: lyrics, "Rose of the Rancho," "De-
sire." Paramount; collaborated on music and lyrics "Any-
thing Goes," "Palm Springs," "Poppy." "Three Cheers
for Love," "Rhythm on the Range," "The Bjg Broadcast
of 1937," "The Jungle Princess," "College Holiday."
Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on songs "Swing High,
Swing Low," "Walkiki Wedding." Paramount.
ROBINSON, BERTRAND: Writer. In 1930: col-
laborated on story "She's My Weakness," RKO. In 1933:
collaborated on "Love, Honor, and Oh, Baby," Universal.
In 1935: collaborated on "Your Uncle Dudley," 20th
Century-Fox.
ROBINSON. BILL: Darcer and actor, b. Richmond.
Va., May 25. 1878; e. low grade of grammar school:
married; hy. ice cream. Lived with grandmother, then
left home at age of eight, and worked in racing stable in
Washington. D. C. Started dancing at age of five, and
earned extra money after hours at stables, dancing in
beer gardens. Has many scars as results of flehts. In
1908 was teamed in act of Butler and Robinson, with
Marty Forklns as manager. Team dissolved, but Forking
is still representative. Became "single" act, vaudeville
headllner. star of colored musical revues. Is one of
world's greatest tap dancers, and has taught many to
dance. In 1933 In Universal short product. In 1935 in
"The Little Colonel," "In Old Kentucky," Fox; "Hooray
for Love," RKO: "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Para-
mount; "The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
staged dances for the picture ■■Dimples." 20th Century-
Fox.
ROBINSON. BYRON: Film Editor. In 1933: "Danc»
Hall Hostess." Mayfair. In 1935: collaborated on "Three
Kids and a Queen." Universal. In 1936: collaborated on
"Crash Donovan." U; "The Man Who Lived Twice,"
Columbia. In 1937: film editor "Woman in Distress,"
Columbia,
ROBINSON, CARLYLE R.: Director of Publicity,
Charles Chaplin Film Corporation; b. Raleigh, N. C,
September 22. 1887; e. public schools, Brooklyn, N. Y. ;
hy. baseball, football, basketball, tennis, golf. Formerly
newspaper reporter on Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn
Daily Eagle, New York Press, Los Angeles Times, L.
A. Tribune. Entered pictures in 1914 with David Horsley
Film Company; Joined Charlie Chaplin in 1916.
ROBINSON, CASEY: Writer and Director, r. n. Ken-
neth C. Robinson; b. Logan, Utah, October 17, 1903; h.
6 feet; blue eyes and brown hair; w. 155 pounds; p.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Robinson, father protesslonal ; e.
Graduate Cornell University; m. Audrey Dale; hy. tennis.
Entered films in Hollywood, 1927. Began as title writer;
later scripts; author "The Last Parade"; supervisur
Gotham Productions; director of shorts. Warner Brothers
Vitaphone; writer-director for Paramount-Publlx; screen
play "The Squealer," Columbia; story "Last Parade."
Columbia. In 1933; writer, "Song of the Eagle," "I Love
That Man," "Golden Harvest," "Lucky Devils," "Is My
Pace Bed?", RKO: collaborated on "Strictly Personal,"
Paramount. In 1934: "Kight Girls in a Boat," col-
laborated on screen play of "She Made Her Bed," "Here
Comes the Groom," Paramount. In 1935: "Captain
Blood," First National; adaptation, "McPadden's Fiats,"
Paramount; screen play, "I Found Stella Parish," Warner.
In 1936: screen play "Give Me Your Heart," "I Mar-
ried a Doi-tor," "Stolen Holiday," "Hearts Divided,"
WB. In 1937: screen play "Call It a Day," WB.
ROBINSON, CHARLES: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on original story "Lady Be Careful," Paramount.
ROBINSON, DEWEY: Actor, b. New Haven, Conn.,
1898; h. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 260 pounds; brown eyes,
black hair; p. non-professional; e. Erasmus Hall, K. Y.
and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J. ; m. Lois
Wood. Appeared on the legitimate stage. Pictures in-
clude: "St. Johnson's," Universal; "Enemies of the
Law," Regal; "When Paris Sleeps," Fox; "Captain's
Wife," Warner. In 1933: "Diplomaniacs," RKO;
"Soldiers of the Storm." "Shadows of Sing Sing," Co-
lumbia; "Laughing at Life," Mascot; "Notorious But
Nice," "Murder on the Campus," Chesterfield. In 1934:
"The Big Shakedown." First National; "Countess of
Monte Cristo," Universal; "Behold My Wife." Para-
mount, In 1935: Educational short product; "Goin" to
Town, ' Paramount; "Pursuit," MGM; "A Midsummer
Night's Dream," Warner; "His Night Out," Universal.
In 1936: "Dangerous Waters," Universal; "The Return of
Jimmy Valentine," Republic; "All American Chump,"
MGM; "Missing Girls," Chesterfield. In 1937: "On the
Avenue," "The Slave Ship," 20th Century-Fox; "Toast of
New York," "New Faces of 1937," "Super Sleuth." BKO.
ROBINSON, CAPT. EARL H.: Writer and actor. In
1929: appeared in "Air Circus," Fox. In 1935: chief of
aeronautics and collaborator on adaptation of "Wings in
the Dark," Paramount.
ROBINSON, EDWARD G.: Actor, r. n. Emanuel
Goldenberg. b. Bucharest, Dec. 12, 1893; h. 5 feet, 8; w.
158; black hair and brown eyes; e. New York public
schools and Columbia University (A.M.); m. Gladys
Lloyd, professional; hy. music. Appeared first in amateur
theatricals, then in vaudeville In "The Bells of Con-
science," written by himself. Appeared In ten Theatre
Guild plays. Signed for his first picture role 11 years
ago in Barthelmess' "The Bright Shawl." Appeared
in "The Hole in the Wall," and the following for First
National: "The Widow from Chicago," "Little Caesar,"
and "The Idol;" "Five Star Final," "Smart Money."
1932; "The Hatchet Man," "Two Seconds," "Silver Dol-
lar," "Tiger Shark," First National; (1933) "The Little
Giant," "I Loved A Woman," "Dark Hazard," "The
Man With Two Faces," F. N. In 1935: "The WIjoIp
Town's Talking," Columbia; "Barbary Coast," UA. In
1936: "Bullets or Ballots," Warners. In 1937: "Thunder
in the City," Columbia.
ROBINSON, E. H.: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Wings in the Dark." Paramount.
ROBINSON, FRANCIS ARTHUR: Sunday editor, Nash-
ville Banner. Nashville. Tenn. ; b. Henderson, Ky., April
28, 1910; p. Robert Lee and Bculah Cox Robinson: e.
B.A., M.A., Vanderbilt University. Did special assign-
ments for the Banner during last year in college. Upon
graduation, started as reporter. June. 1933. Made editor
of the Sunday magazine when Banner started it in
March, 1935.
ROBINSON, GEORGE: Cameraman. In 1933: "Her
First Mate," "Love, Honor and Oh, Baby," Universal. In
1934: "Cross Country Cruise," "Horse Play." "Glamour."
"Half a Sinner," Universal. In 1935: "The Mystery of
Edwin Drood," "Mr. Dynamite," "It Happened in New
York." "Chinatown Squad," "Diamond Jim," "King
Solomon of Broadway," "Three Kids and a Queen." Uni-
versal. In 1936: "The Invisible Ray." "Sutter's Gold."
"Dracula's Daughter," "Parole," "Postal Inspector," U;
collaborated on photography "The Plainsman," Paramount.
In 1937: "Wliens Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
ROBINSON, GUS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROBINSON, JAMES "HAMBONE": Actor. In 1935:
"Becky Sharp," BKO-Pioneer.
ROBINSON, KENNETH G.: Exchange Manager, Para-
mount Pictures, Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. ; b. Thousand Island
Park, N. Y. ; married; e. Syracuse University. Swift &
Co., New York City, export department. Salesman, Boston
exchange, Paramount, 6 years; sales manager, Boston ex-
change. Paramount, 1 year; exchange manager, Albany
exchange. Paramount, 4 years.
ROBINSON, MAX L.: Sales promotion, Janette Manu-
facturing Company, 556 W. Monroe St., Chicago, 111.; b.
Franklin. Neb., Aug. 29. 1889; e. University of Nebraska,
Naval Electrical School, Stevens Institute of Teclinology;
married. Started as operator. 1910. Sold projection
motor generators; did installation work. As sales man-
ager for Roth Bros, and Company, Chicago, developed
the Roth Actodector emergency electric light plants, double
lialtast resistors, constant potential battery chargers and
special motor generator sets for sound apparatus. Orig-
inated the Baldor "Rectolite" line of rectifiers for pro-
jection arcs. Traveled the United States and Canada eight
years introducing these lines to the theatre supply dealers
and studios. Has done considerable writing for Better
Theatres and International Projectionist on maintenance
and electrical apparatus.
ROBINSON, ROBERTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROBINSON, RUTH: Actress. In 1936: "The Story of
Louis Pasteur," FN; "The Walking Dead," "The Case
of the Velvet Claws," "China Clipper," WB; "Sins of
Man," 2Uth Century-Fox. In 1937: "Outcast." Para-
mount; "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
ROBISON, ARTHUR: Writer, b. Chicago. HI., June
25, 1888; e. in Germany, Munich University, specializing
in medicine; h. 6 feel 3 inches; w. 225 pounds; light
hair, gray-blue eyes; hy. boxing and driving. Was a
practicing physician for many years; first acted on the
stage in Switzerland; has written scenarios and been di-
recting since 1914; speaks German, French and English
and has made many pictures in all three languages;
first picture was made in Germany with Emil Jannings;
after three more pictures made in Germany, turned to
writing; wrote five picture plays, all of them successful;
then directed "Shadows," a silent picture without titles;
four more pictures for UFA, "Manon Lescaut," "The
Last Waltz" and "Looping the Loop"; came back home
and made versions, both French and (jerman for MGM;
his "Trial of Mary Dugan" ran four weeks in Berlin's
biggest house; writing originals in Hollywood. Joined
Columbia.
ROBISON, CARSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
n>anac.)
ROBLES, RICARDO GOMEZ: (Deceased. See 1936-
37 Motiun Picture Almanac.)
ROBSON, FLORA: Actress; b. South Shields, Eng-
land, March 28, 1902; h. 5 ft. SVz in.; w. 133 pounds;
brown hair and gray eyes; hobbies include riding and
reading. Before film career was factory welfare worker
and on legitimate stage. Films: "Dance Pretty Lady"
(BIP). "One Precious Year' (British and Dominions),
and "Catherine the Great" (London-United .Artists). In
1937: "Fire Over England," "Troopship." "I. Claudius,"
UA -London Films.
ROBSON, MAY: Actress, b. Melbourne, Australia,
.\pril 19, 186.j; e. England, France. Belgium; h. 5 feet
2 inches; w. 105 pounds; dark brown hair, blue-gray
eyes; Stage debut in 1883; 22 years with Chas. Frohman,
Empire Stock Company, New York. Guest star for two
seasons. Screen career: "The Angel of Broadway,"
"Harp in Hock," "Chicago," "The Blue Danube,"
"Turkish Delight," "Mother's Millions." In her 52nd
year of active service without missing one season since
1883; (1932) "If I Had a Million," Paramount. In
1933 appeared in following: "Reunion in Vienna,"
"Dinner at Eight," "Beauty for Sale," "Broadway to
Hollywood," "The Solitaire Man," "Dancing Lady,"
MGM; "Lady for a Day," Columbia; "One Man's
Journey," Radio; "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In
1934: "You Can't Buy Everything," "Straight Is the
Way," MGM; "Lady By Clioice." Columbia. In 1935:
"Vanessa-Her Love Story," "Reckless," "Age of In-
discretion," "Anna Karenina," MGM; "Grand Old Girl,"
"Strangers All," Radio; "Mills of the Gods," Columbia;
"Three Kids and a Queen." Universal. In 1936: "Wife
Versus Secretary," MGM; "The Captain's Kid," WB;
"Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio, In 1937: "Woman
in Distress." Columbia.
ROBSON, WILLIAM N.: Writer, b. Pittsburgh. Pa.,
October 8, 1906; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair and
gray eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Gertrude Brehm and William
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N. Robson, professionals; e. Allegheny high school, Pitts-
burgh, and Yale university; received his stage training
in the 47 Workshop; hobbies include surf riding, music
and promotion. Two years on the Pittsburgh Gazette
Times; publicity manager, Yale Dramatic Association;
author and director of "Deadline," produced by the Yale
Playcraftsraen in 1927: organizer and director of "Bill
Robson and His Yale Music," which toured Europe dur-
ing the summers of 1926-27-28 and the Christmas holi-
days of 1927, playing in Paris, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin,
San Raphael and Coburg. Also member of Yale Group
of 47 Workshop graduates in playwriting. Brought to the
West Coast studios of Paramount Famous Lasky in June,
1928, to write originals and dialogue on the Paramount
lot. In 1933: "Private Jones," Universal. In 1936:
collaborated on "We' Who Are About to Die," RKO-
Radlo.
ROBYNS, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
ROCCARDI, ALBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROCCHETTI. JOHN: Music. In 1935: musical score,
"Gigolette," Select.
ROCHE. ARTHUR SOMERS: (Died Feb. 17, 1935.
See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROCHE, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROCHELLE. CLAIRE: Actress. In 1936: "Empty
Saddles." Universal.
ROCHETTE, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROCK, JOE: Producer, managing director Joe Rock
Studios. Elstree. Eng. b. New York City. Dec. 25, 1893.
m. ; e. New York, Normal School and Chautauqua Normal.
hy. basketball, football, boxing, athletics; paid way through
Normal School by professional basketball. Was physical
director of Pittsburgh Athletic Club, Grafton, Pa., and of
various schools and clubs. Started in films 22 years ago
with Montgomery and Rock comedies for Vitagraph. Pro-
duced Stan Laurel comedies. Three Fat Men series, also
comedies with Slim Summerville, Chester Conklin, Jimmy
Aubrey, Neely Edwards. Ned Sparks, Bay McKee and
others. Features for Sterling, Pathe, F.B.O. and the
independent market. Brought back from Java, and pro-
duced, the Academy Award picture "Krakatoa." Now pro-
ducing in Rock studio, England, for Gaumont. MGM,
Columbia. ABFD and British Independent Exhibitors Dis-
tributors Co. In 1936: "Everything Is Rhythm." ABFD.
ROCKEFELLER, JOHN DAVISON, JR.: Chairman
of Board, Rockefeller Foundation. b. Cleveland, Ohio,
January 29. 1874; m. Abby Aldrich; p. John Davison and
Laura Spelman Rockefeller: e. Brown University, A.B.
1897. Associated with his father in business enterprises;
active in philanthropic work; trustee. Rockefeller Institute
for Medical Research; director. General Educational
Board; Bureau Social Hygiene. International Health
Board; China Medical Board; Director, Merchants Fire
Assurance Corp. Author: The Personal Relation in In
dustry. Clubs: University. Alpha Delta Phi. Brown
University, Recess, Sleepy Hollow Country, City, Broad
Street. Residence: 10 W. 54th St. Office: 30 Rockefeller
Plaza, New York, N. Y.
ROCKETT, A. L. : Associate Producer, Fox. b. Vin-
cennes. Ind., September 24, 1889; e. Sedalia, Mo., high
school, Missouri University; m. DoUie Rockett, and has
one son, Norman. Played piano in first class nickelodeons
for five years; next with American Smelting & Refining
Co.: entered picture business in 1914; together with
brother, Ray, produced silent "Abraham Lincoln"; pro-
duction supervisor with First National several years, then
to Fox. In 1933: "Hoopla." Fox. In 1934: "All Men
Are Enemies," "Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox. In
1935: "Lottery Lover." Fox.
ROCKETT, RAY: Producer. Started in business with
his brother, Al Rockett, and with him made "Abraham
Lincoln" in silent form.
ROCKWELL, DOCTOR: Comedian. In 1935: Columbia
short product, "Spice of Life Series."
ROCKWELL, JACK: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"The Lone Avenger," World Wide; "Strawberry Roan,"
"The Trail Drive," "Gun Justice," Universal. In 1934:
"Wheels of Destiny." "Smoking Guns," "Honor of the
Range," Universal; "Lawless Frontier," Monogram. In
1935: "When a Man Sees Red," Universal. In 1936: "The
Lawless Nineties." "The Singing Cowboy." Republic;
"Lawless Riders," "Heroes of the Range," Columbia.
RODE, ALFRED: "King of Gipsies." b. Argentina;
married. Leader of Gypsy Band; appeared in "Blue Dan-
ube," "Moscow Nights," "Gipsy Melody." Produced
"Juanita."
RODENBACH, CLARK: Motion picture critic, Chicago
Daily News, Chicago, 111. ; b. Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 26,
1894; p. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rodenbach; e. Dartmouth
College, class of 1917.
RODGERS, RICHARD: Composer. In 1934: With
Lorenz Hart supplied theme song for "Nana," United
Artists -Goldwyn; collaborated on song for "Manhattan
Melodrama," MGM. In 1935: wrote music for
"Mississippi," Paramount. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate,"
RKO-Radio.
RODGERS, WILLIAM F.: General Sales Manager,
.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. b. Camden, N. J., June 7, 1888;
married; e. grammar school. Formerly Havana American
Co., cigar manufacturers. General Film Company; Mutual
Film Corporation; Triangle Film Corporation, and with
Metro for past thirteen years.
RODIEN, LILY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RODNER, HAROLD: In various capacities for Warner
since 1928. In 1910, started first single reel feature
exchange. 1912, joined Boxofflce Attractions as Phila-
delphia manager. 1915, joined Alco Film Exchange.
Other sales posts. Went Into business for himself, in
1922, organizing Harold Rodner Film Exchange. 192S
gave this up to go to Europe for Warner.
RODNEY, EARLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROEMHELD, HEINZ: General Director of Music, Uni-
versal Studio. b. Milwaukee, Wis., May 1, 1901; b.
5 feet 8 inches; brown eyes, black hair; w. 170 pounds;
e. Milwaukee and Berlin, Germany; married and has two
children, Mary Lou and Elise Anne. Formerly concert
pianist and musical director. In 1935: composed music,
"Kliou" (The Tiger). Bennett Pictures; musical score
"Mary Burns, Fugitive." Paramount. In 1936: "Dracula's
Dsiighter," U.
ROGALLI, NICHOLAS, J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
ROGASNER, MILTON: Independent Exhibitor. b.
Philadelphia; married and has one son. Harvard grafluate.
Started in 1914. built and operated Logan Theatre. North
Philadelphia; later acquired the Susquehanna. Bellevue.
Star, Lafayette and Iris in Philadelphia and the Grand
and Globe in Vineland, N. J. Is an MPTO member.
Interested in several neighborhood theatres with the Iris
i 1 the Kensington section as headquarters.
ROGELL, ALBERT S.: Producer and Director. b.
Oklahoma City, Okla., August 1, 1901; p. Mr. and Mrs.
B. E. Bogell; e. public school and high school, Spokane,
Wash., and Washington State College; m. Marian Doug-
las; no children. Business manager of college paper;
billing clerk and salesman; stage electrician; stage car-
penter; stage property man; camera man; cutter, titler;
author; director. Has been associated with First Na-
tional, Universal, FBO and Tiffany. Started in the
Industry in 1916 with Washington Motion Picture Com-
pany in Spokane. Went to Hollywood in the same year
with the old Western Pictures Exploitation Company, then
in 1924 with FBO. Next came his Universal days, direct-
ing pictures of every type. For First National he directed
"Shepherd of the Hills." "Aloha," "Mamba," Tiffany;
"Tip Off." "Sweepstakes." "Suicide Fleet." "Carnival
Boat," Pathe; "Rider of Death Valley." Universal; "Air
Hostess," Columbia. In 1933: "Below the Sea," "The
Wrecker," "East of Fifth Avenue," "Fog." Columbia.
In 1934: directed "No More Women," Paramount;
directed "The Hell Cat," "The Wrecker." "Name the
Woman," Columbia. In 1935: "Air Hawks," "Fugitive
Lady." "Escape from Devil's Island." "You May Be
Next." "Atlantic Adventure." "AmQng the Missing,"
"Unknown Women," Columbia. In 1936: "Grand Jury,"
RKO-Radio; "Roaming Lady," Columbia.
ROGELL, SID: Studio manager, RKO studio, b. St.
Joseph, Mo.. January 16, 1900; h. 5 feet 9 inches; black
hair and gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. B. E.
Rogell. non-professionals; e. North Central high school,
Spokane. Wash. ; hy. golf. Proilucing manager for Harry
J. Brown for 4 years, for Chas. R. Rogers. 3'^ years, and
for Ken Maynard one and one-half years. Then studio
manager for RKO Pathe Studios 1% years. In 1932:
produced series of westerns with John Wayne for Warner
Bros., and produced "The Sphinx." Monogram. 1933-35:
producer, Columbia. In 1936, Studio Manager, RKO.
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ROGERS, BARBARA: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
"Footlight Parade," Warner. In 1934: "I Hate Women."
Goldsmith. In 1936: "Two in a Crowd," U.
ROGERS, BOGART: Writer and associate producer, b.
Los Anaeies, Cal. ; p. father. Earl Rogers, California
attorney, and his sister is Adela Rogers St. John, writer;
e. graduated from the Leland Stamford University in 1916
with B.S. and A.B. degrees. Was publicity director for
Thomas H. Ince for 3 years. Supervised series of feature
comedies produced by Douglas MacLean. In 1933 wrote
screen play "Eagle and the Hawk," Paramount. In 1936:
associate producer, "Everybody's Old Man," "White
Fang," "Pigskin Parade, ' "Reunion," 2()th Century-
Fox; story and screen play "13 Hours by Air." Para-
mount.
ROGERS. BRUCE, H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROGERS, BUDD: Vice-president and general manager.
Alliance Films Corporation, b. Boston, Mass., June 24,
1891; married; e. public school. Originally in the auto-
motive industries. Having established unusual record as
sales executive in this field, decided to join hands with the
film business to apply successful methods used in former
business. Joined Lumas organization at its Inception, six
years ago, and became vice-president of Lumas Film Cor-
poration and Gotham Photoplays Corporation. Assistant
sales manager. World Wide Pictures. President, Inter-
world Productions. Inc.. at 1540 Broadway, New York. In
1936, appointed vice-president and general manager. Al-
liance Films Corporation, American subsidiary of British
International Pictures. Ltd.
ROGERS. CAMERON: Writer. In 1935: adaptation,
"Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th Century.
ROGERS. CHARLES: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"Our Relations," MGM. In 1937: collaborated on screen
play and story "Way Out West." MGM.
ROGERS. CHARLES (BUDDY): Actor b. Olathe.
Kan., August 13. 1904; h. 6 feet; black hair and brown
eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Maude and Bert Henry Rogers,
non-professionals; e. Olathe high school. University of
Kansas, and was trained for the screen in The Paramount
Picture School; hy. music and gymnastics. Has appeared
in such pictures as "Fascinating Youth," "Wings," "My
Best Girl." "Get Your Man," "Abie's Irish Rose,"
1932. "The Lawyer's Secret," "Road to Reno." "Working
Girls." "This Reckless Age." In 1933: "Best of Ene-
mies," Fox: "Take a Chance," Paramount. In 1935:
"Dance Band," BIP: "Old Man Rhythm," RKO. In
1936: "Once in a Million." ABP.
ROGERS. CHARLES: Director. In 1933: "Devil's
Brother." MGM. In 1934: "Babes in Toyland." MGM.
In 1936: collaborated on direction." "The Bohemian Girl."
MGM; produced "The Girl on the Front Page." "Two In
a Crowd," "The Man I Marry," V.
ROGERS. CHARLES R. : Vice-president, Universal
Corporation, and president of Rogers Productions, Ltd..
Charles R. Rogers Productions. Inc., and Charles R.
Rogers Talking Pictures Corp. b. New York City, July
10, 1882; p. Simon and Ida Rogers; e. high school.
Boston; m. Helen Weiss; has one son, John W. First
entered theatre business with Star Theatre in Buffalo where
he later opened an exchange. Was appointed general sales
manager for Select Pictures. Then became an independent
producer. Was also member of company of Asher. Small
and Rogers producing Corinne Griffith pictures for First
National. Then produced Ken Maynard westerns. Became
head of RKO-Pathe studios at Culver City. Left there to
produce independently for Paramount. In 1933: produced
"Song of the Eagle," "I Love That Man." "Golden Har-
vest." "Sitting Pretty," "Girl Without a Room." Para-
mount. In 1934: "Eight Girls in a Boat." Paramount.
Tn 1935: "McFadden's Flats," "Hold 'Em Yale," "The
Virginia Judge," Paramount. In March. 1936. became
executive vice-president in charge of production. Universal.
In 1936: executive producer "The Magnificent Brute."
"The Luckiest Girl in the World." "Flying Hostess,"
"Love Letters of a Star." IT. Tn 1937: executive pro-
ducer "Four Days' Wonder." "Three Smart Girls." IT.
ROGERS, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROGERS, GERALD: Actor. In 1935: "Peter Ibbet-
son," Paramount.
ROGERS, GINGER: Actress, r. n. Virginia Katherine
McMath. b. Independence. Mo.. July 16, 1911: h. 5 feet.
.'i; blonde hair and green eyes; vv. 115 pounds; won Texas
Charleston contest and was given four weeks vaudeville
contract, m. Lew Ayres, professional. Went to New York
and joined Paul Ash Company at Brooklyn Paramount
theatre. Next was signed for musical revue "Top Speed,"
played 45 weeks in the New York company of "Girl
Crazy." First feature appearance was in "Young Man of
Manhattan." followed by "Queen High " and "Manhattan
Mary" with Ed Wynn. Has also appeared in "Sap from
Syracuse" (1930), for Paramount; "A Night in a Dormi-
tory" (1930), Pathe; Checker Comedies, first series:
"Honor Among Lovers" (Paramount) ; in 1931: "The Tlp-
Off." Pathe; "Suicide Fleet," Pathe; "Bad Timber,"
Pathe; (1933) "Broadway Bad," Fox; "Thirteenth
Guest," Monogram; "Gold Diggers of 1933," "42nd
Street," Warner; "Rafter Romance," "Professional
Sweetheart," "Chance at Heaven," "Flying Down to
Rio," Radio; "Don't Bet on Love," Universal; "Sitting
Pretty," Paramount. In 1934: "Twenty Million Sweet-
hearts," First National; "Upperworld," Warner: "The
Gay Divorcee," "Romance in Manhattan," "Finishing
School," RKO: "Change of Heart," Fox. In 1935:
"Roberta." "Star of Midnight." "Top Hat," "In Person,"
RKO. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time."
RKO. In 1937: "Shall We Dance?", "Vivacious Lady,"
RKO.
ROGERS, GREGORY: Writer. In 1935: story. "G
Men," FN.
ROGERS. HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROGERS, HOWARD EIHMETT: Writer. b. New
iork City, July 13. 1890; e. New York public schools and
College of the City of New York; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; w.
160 pounds; dark brown hair, blue eyes; hy. football and
playing with his children. Wrote for the legitimate stage
and vaudeville; also a song writer; wrote vaudeville acts.
Entered picture business in 1924; first work on "The New
Klondike"; adaptations of "Tin Gods." "The Quarter-
back." "So's Your Old Man." "Speedy." Paramount;
"No. No. Nanette." "The Forward Pass." "Spring is
Here." First National; originals. "Feel My Pulse."
Paramount; "The Grand Parade." Pathe; "The Bad One,"
"Lottery Bride." United Arti.sts. Reported at the Fox
Film Corporation studio in Hollywood early in August.
1931. "Dancers in the Dark." Paramount. In 1933:
"The Nuisance," together with Anita Loos wrote "Hold
Your Man." MGM; with Murray Roth on "Don't Bet on
Love." Universal. In 1934: collaborated on adaptation
of "Tarzan and His Mate." screen play of "The Mystery
of Mr. X.." MGM; story of "Whirlpool." Columbia; col-
laborated on special senuences "The Band Plays On";
dialogue "The Girl from Missouri." MGM. In 1935:
screen play. "Whipsaw," MGM; collaborated dialogue
"Robin Hood of El Dorado." MGM; collaborated treat-
ment and screen play "After OfBce Hours," MGM. In
1936: collaborated screen play "The Unguarded Hour."
MGM; screen story "The Bride Walks Out." RKO-
Radio; "Libeled Lady." MGM. In 1937: "The Return
of Arsene Lupin." MGM.
ROGERS. JAMES: Branch manager. Joined Columbia
as salesman, Feb. 2. 1929. Branch manager Enterprise
Films, Omaha, six years, St. Louis one year. New Orleans
one year. Salesman Liberty Specialty Film, Atlanta one
year. Became Columbia branch manager May 28. 1929,
Memphis, Tenn.
ROGERS, JEAN: Actress, r. n. Eleanor Lovegren; b.
Belmont. Mass.. March 25. 1916; h. 5 feet 5% Inches;
blond hair and blue eyes; w. 116 pounds; e. high school.
Won New England beauty contest. On screen in 1934:
"Eight Girls in a Boat." Paramount. In 1935: "The
Great Air Mystery." Universal serial; "Manhattan Moon."
"Stormy," Universal. In 1936: "Don't Get Personal."
"Conflict," U: "Flash Gordon." "Ace Drummond." Uni-
versal serial. In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing." "My Man
Godfrey." U.
ROGERS. JOHN: Actor, b. Manchester. Eneland
Aug. 27, 1890; h. 5 feet, 7 inches; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 128 pounds; p. Charles Rogers, actor; e. London.
at Taplow School; hy. gardening. Joined father's com-
pany at 17. Played in London, later organizing own com-
pany and touring England. To New York In 1910 in
"Oliver Twist." Returned to England for short vi'sit
then appeared with Otis Skinner in New York for five
years. In "Pickwick," "Treasure Island," and "Rain "
among other plays. Toured with "Rain" and ended In
Los Angeles. Appeared in "The Skull" In California
Films include "Behind That Curtain" (1929). Fox: "The
Sea Wolf" (1930). Fox: "Raffles." "Cavalcade." "Jan»
Eyre." "Charlie Chan Carries On." "Charlie Chan in
London." Fox; in 1934: "Grand Canary" Fox: "Wharf
Angel," Paramount. In 1935: "People Will Talk." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Klondike Annie. ' Paramount: "Love
Before Breakfast." Universal; "Charlie Chan at the Race
Track," 20th Century-Fox.
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ROGERS. MILDRED: Actress. In 1935: "The Texas
Kambler," Spectrum Pictures.
ROGERS, RUSSELL: President and general manager,
Paciflc National Theatres. Inc. I'resldent. Southwest
Theatres Corporation.
ROGERS, SAUL E.: Attorney, b. New York City.
September 26, 1882; m. Beatrice Westlyn ; p. Harris and
Fanny S. ; e. New York public schools; College City of
New York; Columbia University Law School. Practiced
law. Was vice-president. Ecneral counsel. Fox Film Corp. ;
Fox Theatres Corp., Rosy Theatres Corp. OfBcer and
director of all Fox subsidiaries, domestic and foreign.
Served in a general executive and business advisory ca-
pacity with respect to all these companies. Was one of
original organizers of MPPDA organization. Carried on
successfully legislation for relief of the industry In Wash-
ington, particularly on tariff and removal of war taxes.
Resumed private practice, 1932.
ROGERS, STANWOOD N.: Art director, b. Maine,
Oct. 18, 1898; h. 5 feet 9 inches brown hair and eyes: w.
170 pounds; p. non -professional. Art director in 1933 of
"Made on Broadway." "The Nuisance." "Midnight Mary."
"Broadway to Holl.vwood." "Stage Mother." "The Fire
Chief." "Turn Back the Clock." In 1934: associated in
art direction of "Stamboul Quest." "Forsaking All Others."
"The Gay Bride." MGM. In 193.5: "Vagabond Lady,"
"Calm Yourself." "Pursuit." "O'Shaughnessey's Boy."
MGM. In 1936: "Riff Raff." "The Devil Doll." "Mad
Holiday." MGM.
ROGERS. WALTER BROWNE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
ROGEZ. MARGELLE: Actress, b. Paris. France. Spnt.
30. 1909; h. .5 ft. 7 in.; w. nine stone: fair hair and blue
eyes; e Lyc^e des .Teunes Filles. Paris Has been on
legitimate ataee and worked for various film companies in
London and Paris. Recent films: "Little Friend" nnd
".lew Sus.q" (Gaumont> : "Fine Feathers." "Fine Fel-
low." British Lion; "Mr. Stringfellow Says No." Sound
City; "Cotton Queen," Rock.
ROGGER. LOUIS LUCIEN: Writer. In 1936: col-
laborated on "The Princess Comes Across," Paramount.
ROGNONI: Player.
American.
ROGOVIN. I. H.: Branch ATanaeer. In 1923. salesman
for Independent Films Inc.. Boston. In 1929. when In-
dependent's franchise for rolnmhia in New Eneland was
taken over by the comnanv ns part of its nationalization
of exchanges, he became sa'esman for Co'umhia in Boston,
.^npnlnfpd manager. New Haven Columbia exchange. .lune
26 1933.
ROGULINA, E.
kino.
ROHDE. J. OTTO: Branch Manager: h. Dallas. Texas.
May IS. 1S94; p. Henry Rohde: p Dallas niihlic school-
married. Salesman. A. O. Snaulrtin<? Brothers, athletic
POiiipment salesman. 1914-1919: T.nras Theatre Siinnlv Com-
nanv. Dal'as. salesmanaeer. 1921. Fox Film Corporation.
Dallas, salesman. 1921. Pathe comedy salesman. 1923-1927
Branch manaeer New Orleans p'^chanee one year, then
branch manaser. Oklahoma City, for Warner.
ROLAN. RALPH: Vice-President, "March of Time.'
President, AMPA. Won the bronze plaque for the best
advertisement addressed to public (AMPA).
ROLAND. FREDERIC: Actor. In 193.5: "The Rain-
makers." RKO.
ROLAND, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
ROLAND GILBERT: Actor. r. n. Luis Antonio
Dajnaso De Alonso; b. Juarez, Mexico. December 11.
1905; li. 5 feet 11 inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 165 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. E^ancisco Alonso,
father a bull fighter in Spain; e. private schools In
In 1937- "Les Petits," Franco-
Actress. In 1936: "Gypsies." Am-
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
Muxiuu. Hd has appeared in "The Plastic Age," "The
Campus Flirt" in support of Bebe Daniels; "The Blonde
Saint" for First National: In "Camllle" as leading man
fur Norma Talmadge, First National picture; and In
"The Dove" and "The Woman Disputed," also as leading
man for Norma Talmadge, United Artists production;
"New York Nights" (1929), United Artists; "Monsieur
Le Fox" (1930), MGM; "Resurrection" (Spanish) Uni-
versal; "The Cardboard Lover." MGM. First stage
appearance in 1931 in "Camille." On screen In 1932
in "No Living Witness." Mayfair. "Call Her Savage,"
Fox; (1933) "Tarnish Youth." World Wide; "Gold
Diggers of Paris." Equitable; "After Tonight," Radio;
"She Done Him Wrong." Paramount. In 1934: "Mys-
tery Woman," Fox; 1935: "Ladles Love Danger," Fox.
ROLAND, ROY: Assitant director. In 1934: "Sequoia."
"The Winning Ticket," MGM. In 1935: "Age of In-
discretion." "Times Square Lady," MGM. In 1936:
directing shorts at MGM.
ROLAND, RUTH: Actress, b. San Francisco, Gal.;
h. 5 feet 4 Inches; w. 115 pounds; e. Los Angeles; m.
Ben Bard; as child actress known as "Baby Ruth."
Appeared in Ed Hoiden's company in "Cinderella."
Entered pictures in 1912 and played in "Ruth Roland
Serials." "Ruth of the Rockies," "The Avenging Arrow,"
"Tiie Timber Queen." "Red Circle." "Tiger's Trail,"
"Who Pays?" "Haunted Valley." "White Eagle." "Love
and the Law," "What Would You Dof." "Ruth of the
Range," "Reno" (1930), Sono-Art. Made nine months
tour for RKO vaudeville. Toured with a revue called
"Cozy Corner," for Fanchon and Marco, also doing
commercial radio work for Columbia.
ROLDAN, EIVIMA: Actress. In 1936: "Alia en ei
Rancho Grande" (There On the Big Ranch), Bustamante
y de Fuentes, A. en P.
ROLF, TUTTA: Actress, r. n. Solvelg Bertzen; b.
Oslo, Norway; brown eyes; e. Norway; m. Ernst Rolf, dec:
hy. skiing and swimming. Left school, and entered
chorus at Casino theatre in Oslo. Appeared In "Orloff."
"The Circus Princess," "Operettprinsessan." "Molly
Polly." "The Geisha," and other musical comedies and
revues. Played with Ernst Rolf's revue company in
Sweden, then became star of Revue for four years. Went
to Hollywood in 1930 to appear in "Paramount on
Parade." Played in "White Horse Inn," Stockholm, at
the Vasateatern. Appeared in "Banque Nemo." "It Is
Still Fine Weather." "London City." and other comedies,
and "Hamlet." Appeared at Dagmar theatre in Copen-
hagen in "Gastein." Played in film "Karlek and Kassa-
brist." Svensk Filmlndustri. then signed to long term
contract. Appeared in "Koksvagen." "Kara Slakten,"
"En Stilla Flirt." "Faster Millioner." In 1935: "Dressed
to Thrill," Fox; "Swedenhielms," Scandinavian Talking
Pictures.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ROLLENS, JACQUES:
Almanac.)
ROLLINS, DAVID: Actor. b. Kansas City, Mo.,
September 2, 1909; h. 5 feet 10 V4 Inches; brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. non-professionals; e.
Northeast high school, Kansas City, and Glendale high,
Glendaie, Cal., college at Culver. Ind., and received
his stage training in school; hy. riding, tennis, swim-
ming, golf, hiking and motor boats. Has appeared In
the following pictures: "High Scliool Hero," directed
by David Butler, juvenile: "Love is Blonde." "Thanks
for the Buggy Ride." "Win That Girl," "Air Circus,"
"Prep & Pep," "Riley the Cop." "Forget-Me-Not,"
"Our Dally Bread," "Fox Movietone Follies," "Love,
Live and Laugh," "Black Watch," "Why Leave Home,"
"Happy Days," "Young Sinners," "Big Trail." "Qlrls
Demand Excitement." "Morals for Women." Under
five year contract to Roach. "Papa Loves Mama." "The
KickofT'," "Rogers and Hall," "Personality Kid."
ROLLOFF, F. E.: Independent Exhibitor. Operates
the Pastime Theatre. Mapleton. Minn. b. New Uim,
Minn., October 26, 1897; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. Fred
C. Roloff; e. high school and college. Banking ex-
perience. In motion picture industry since May. 1933.
ROLPH, DUDLEY: Actor. 1935: "It's a Bet," "Free-
dom of the Seas," BIP; "Royal Cavalcade." ABP. On
stage: "Little Tommy 'Tucker." "So This Is Love."
ROLSKY, EMANUEL "ED": Theatre owner. National
Theatre, Kansas City, Mo.: b. Russia. Feb. 6, 1885: p.
Morris and Anna Riva Rolsky; c. public schools. New
York City and Kansas City; married. In 1912 built Air-
drome with partner. March. 1925. leased Beaufert Theatre,
now known as Mary Lou. Sold lease on Beaufert Decem-
ber, 1925. February, 1926, leased Bu)oklyn Theatre and
closed in June. July, 1926. leased St. John Theatre; solr"
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lease. Leased Elms Theatre; sold Elms and released St.
John Theatre. July, 1927. Bought National Building and
grounds October. 1928. Bought St. John Building and
grounds in 1930. Leased St. John Tlieatre in August,
1936, Now operating National Theatre. In October,
1935, elected president and in 1937 re-elected of Inde-
pendent Theatre Owners Association.
ROMAINE, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROMAN, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al
manac.)
ROMAN, HIGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
ROMAN, SEYMOUR: Radio and Sunday editor, Times-
Union, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; b. New York City; p. Herman
and Frances Roman; e. James Madison high school, Brook-
lyn and Columbia University one year. Was copy-boy, etc.
Reviewed pictures under Charles Hastings for this news-
paper until October, 1934. Assistant dramatic editor;
member. New York Film Critics; contributor, "Showmen's
Trade Heview." Was editor and critic, now radio and
Sunday editor, Times-Union.
ROMANOFF, CONSTANTINE: Appeared In "Wolf
Song" (1929), Paramount. In 1934: "Sixteen Fathoms
Deep," ilonogram. In 1935: "People Will Talk," Para-
mount. In 193fi: "Give Us This Night." Paramount.
ROMBERG, SIGMUND: Music composer. Plays organ,
piano, violin, 'cllo, bass and trumpet. b. Szegedin,
Hungary, July 29, 1887 ; e. Vienna Polytechnic Hofschule
in civil engineering. Began composing 1913. Composer of
following revues: "The Whirl of the World," "Passing
Show of 1914," "Dancing Around," "The World of
Pleasure," "Sinbad," "Show of Wonders," "Passing Show
of 1916," "Robinson Crusoe. Jr.," "Maid in America,"
"Doing Our Bit," "Over the Top." "Passing Show of
1917," "Marjorie," "Blushing Bride," "The Poor Little
Ritz Girl." Composer of following operettas: "Blue
Paradise." "Maytime," "The Girl from Brazil," "Ruggles
of Red Gap," "The Magic Melody," "Love Birds," "Blos-
som Time," "The Rose of Stamboul," "Her Soldier Boy,"
"The Willow Tree," "Student Prince," "My Maryland,"
"The Love Call." "Princess Flavia," "The Desert Song,"
"The Proud Princess," "New Moon," "Nina Rosa,"
"Springtime of Youth," "Rose of Prance," "May Time,"
"Forbidden Melody." Many made into films, also these
pictures: "Viennese Nights," "Children of Dreams,"
"Foolish Wives," "The Night Is Young."
ROME, BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROME, BETTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROME, STEWART: Actor, r. n. Septimus Ryott; b.
Newbury, Berkshire, England, Jan. 30, 1886; h. 6 feet 1
inch; brown hair, gray-blue eyes; w. 168 pounds; hy.
athletics, golf. Civil engineer; stage, commenced musical
comedy; tlien melodrama; went sneepf arming, Australia;
then repertory in Melbourne. Returned to England, 1912.
Joined Hepworth; star in stock company till war; after
demobilization, joined Broadwest, star of many silent films;
"Prodigal Son," "Sweet Lavender." "Gentleman Bider,"
"The White Hope." "The Ware case" and others.
Talkers include: "Dark Red Roses." "The Last Hour,"
'Kissing-Cup's Race," "Deadlock," "Rynox,"" "The
Great Gay Road,"" •"Reunion," "The Marriage Bond,"
"Other People"s Sins,"' 'Betrayal."' "House of Dreams,"'
Latest talkers: "Reunion,"" "Song of the Plough."" "Lest
W.i Forget," all MGM British; "Temptation," Gaumont.
In 1934 in "The Girl in the Flat," Para.; "Men of
Yesterday.'" Equity. In 1937: "Wings of the Morning,"
20th Century-Fox.
ROMERO, CESAR: Actor, b. New York City, Feb.
15, 1907 ; h. 6 feet, 2 Inches : black hair and brown eyes
w. 170 pounds: p. Cesar Romero and Maria Mantilla: e.
Collegiate school. New York City, and Rosedale Country
School, Rosedale-on-Hudson ; hy. sports and music. Appeared
in New York show, "Lady, Do!" In 1927. Appeared at
the Park Central Roof, Club Richman, Ambassador Roof,
St. Regis Roof and Montmartre, until 1930, as a dancer
Succeeded Tullio Carminati In "Strictly Dishonorable."
Appeared in "Stella Brady," "AH Points West." "Social
Register." "Cobra." "Dinner At Eight."" "Spring and
Autumn" and "Ten Minute Alibi."" To Hollywood In
April, 1934, and appeared in "The Thin Man,"" (MGM),
"British Aeenf" (Warner) "Strange Wives"' (Universal).
In 1935: "Clive of India," ■'Cardinal Richelieu,'" 20th
Century-UA; "The Devil Is a Woman."' "Hold 'Em Yale."
Paramount; "The Good Fairy," "Diamond Jim," Uni-
versal; "Metropolitan." "Show Them No Mercy," 20th
Century-Fox; "Rendezvous." MGM. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast." "Nobody's Fool." U: "Public Enemy's Wife."
WB; "Fifteen Maiden Lane," 20th Century-Fox,
ROMERO, TONY: Actor. In 1936: "A Woman Re-
bels," RKO-Radlo.
ROMINGER. GLENN: Sound Engineer. In 1933:
"Parole Girl," "Brief Moment," "Thrill Hunter,"
"Straightaway," Columbia. In 1934: "No Greater Glory,"
"Whirlpool," "The Line-Up," "The Most Precior;s
Thing in Life," Columbia. In 1935: "The Whole Town's
Talking, " "In Spite of Danger." "Party Wire," "Fight-
ing Shadows," "The Case of the Missing Man," "The
Girl Friend," "The Grand Exit," "The Public Menace,""
"Too Tough to Kill," "The Best Man Wins," "Riding
Wild," Columbia. In 1936: "Panic On The Air," Colum-
bia. In 1937: "231/2 Hours" Leave," GN.
ROMO, VINCENT: r.n. Rome Vincent Badalato. Actor,
b. Chicago, Dec. 23. 1908; h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 2G0 lbs.;
black hair and brown eyes; hy. amateur films; e. high
school. Worked in many night clubs around the coun-
try; also theatres and several radio programs. Was band
leader in the Middle West. Appeared in "Turn Off the
Moon," "This Way, Please." Paramount.
ROMSON. ADELE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
RONCIER, E.: Player. In 1937: "Les Petits," Franco-
-imerican.
RONCORI, ON. ING. DR. UFF. CARLO: President.
S. A. Italiana Stabilimenti Cinematograflci C.I.N.E.S. b.
July 2. 1882, Milan. Italy; e. engineer; married. Was
builder. President of Sindacato Italiano Costruzioni Marit-
time. Member of Italian Chamber of Deputies. President
of S. A. Cines. Vice-president International Chamber of
Film.
RONCORONl. JOE: Actor. In 1937: "Pagliacel." UA.
RONDELL. RONNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RONSERAY. COUNT PIERRE de: (See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.)
ROONEY. MICKEY: Actor, r. n. Joe Yule. Jr.. b.
Brooklyn. N. Y., p. Nell Brown and Joe Yule, profes-
sionals; e. Dayton Heights and Vine Street Grammar
school -nd Pacific Milit.irv Academy, Hollywood, and
tutors; hy. chemistry. Appeared as baby in vaudevillo
act of his parents, then with Sid Gold, Appeared n
screen early in "Not to be Trusted" and "Orchids and
Ermine," followed by more than forty pictures, including
"Fast Companions,"" "Love Birds," "Manhattan Melo-
drama," "Chained," "Blind Date." "Half a Sinner,"
"Hide-Out," Warner. In 1935: "Midsummer Night's
Dream," "The County Chairman," Fox. Under long term
contract to MGM; in "The Healer,"" Monogram; '"Ah.
Wilderness," MGM. In 1936: "Riff Rafif,'" "The Devil
Is a Sissy," MGM. "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA
"Down the Stretch," WB. In 1937: "A Family Affair."'
JIGM.
ROONEY, PAT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
ROONEY, 3rd, PAT: Twenty-one years old; p. Marian
Bent and Pat Rooney. Stage career In vaudeville. On
screen played with parents In "Sweethearts," Universal.
In 1936: Educational short product.
ROONEY, PATRICIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROOSEVELT. BUDDY: Actor. b. Meeker, Col..
June 25. 1898. h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown eyes and
black hair; w. 175 pounds; e. public schools In Meeker.
Col., and Cambrige Tech.. Cambridge, Mass.; hy. swim-
ming, golf, hunting. Has lived in Boston, Cambridge,
Hollywood, Pictures Include: "Ride "Em High," "Trail
Riders," "Mystery Valley,'" James Muddock In "The
Devil's Tower," Rayart. In 1935: "Powder Smoke Range,"
RKO.
ROOT, LYNN: Playwright. In 1936: co-author of play
"The Milky Way." filmed by Paramount. In 1937: co-
author of play "Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Century-Fox.
ROOT, WELLS: Writer, b. Buffalo, N. Y., March
21, 1900; h. 5 feet 10% Inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 175 pounds; p. Josephine Wells and Marshall J.
Root, non -professionals; e. St. Paul's Preparatory School,
Concord, N. H., and Yale College; m. Lin Segal, writer;
hy. tennis and chess. For four years he was assistant
dramatic editor of the New York World, and dramatic
critic of "Time magazine. In 1928 he wrote the original
story and dialogue of the screen production, "Varsity,"
for Paramount, and In 1929 the original for "Rogue's
Song." the screen play "Chasing Rainbows,"" for Metro-
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Goldwyn-Mayer, dialogue for "Peacock Alley" for Tlf-
lany; also dialogue for Unlversal's "The rstcrm" ; story
»nd dialogue (in collaboration) for "The Prodigal";
•daotation "Politics," MGM; adaptation and dialogue
"Bird of Paradise." Radio. In 1932: "Tiger Shark,
If-irst National. In 1933: "I Cover the Waterfront."
UA In 1934: wrote screen play of "Black Moon,
Columbia; screen play of "Paris Interlude." MGM In
1935: screen play, "Shadow of Doubt." "Pursuit," MGM;
collaborated on story, and wrote screen play, "Public Hero
No 1" MGM. In 19:56; screen play "Sworn Enemy."
.MGM:' wrote screen play and directed "The Beloved
Rouge," "The Biild Caballero." Republic.
ROPARTZ, GUY: Music. In 1935: "Iceland Fisher-
man." Du World.
ROPER. BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROPER, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROPES, BRADFORD: Writer. Republic Pictures. b.
Boston, .Ian. 1. 1905; p. Arthur D. and Alice Williams; e.
high school. Danced in Broadway productions. Wrote
original novel and collaborated on screen play of "42nd
Street." Warner; "Stage Mother," MGM; "Go Into Your
Dance," "Hooray for Love," First National. Collaborated
on screen plays "Three a Day." "Fortune Hunter."
Warner. Wrote original and collaborated on screen play
"The Hit Parade," collaborated on "Circus Girl." Re-
public. Screen play "The Reluctant Bachelor."
ROQUEMORE, HENRY: Actor, b. Marshall. Texas,
March 13, 1888; h. 5 eet 6 inches; gray hair and
dark eyes ; w . 222 pounds ; p. Mary Myers and John
Lewis Roqueniore, non -professionals; e. Palestine high
school and the University of Texas; m. Fern Emmett,
professional; by. golf and riding. Stage experience of
29 years consists of appearances in the following pro-
ductions: "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway," "The
Man on the Box," "Fair and Warmer," "The Travel-
ing Salesman," and "When We Were Twenty-one."
Screen activity consists of roles in such pictures as
"The Wagon Show," "Sinners in Love," "Stocks and
Blondes"; "Anne Against the World" (1929). Rayart :
"Beyond the Bio Grande" (1930). Big 4. In 1933:
"Breed of the Border," Monogram. In 1934: "City
Limits," Monogram. In 1935: "Without Regret," "Nevada,"
Paramount; "Powder Smoke Range," BKO; "Racing
Luck," "The Singing A'agabond," Republic. In 1936:
"The Milky Way." "Too Many Parents." Paramount;
"Hearts in Bondage." fiepublic. In 1937: "Battle of
Greed," Crescent.
RORK. ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROSAMOND, CLINTON: Actor. In 19.36: "Green
Pastures." WB.
ROSANOVA. ROSA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSAY, FRANCES: Actress. played in "The One
Woman Idea" (1929), Fox. In 1936: "Pension Mi-
mosas," Franco- American; "La Kermesse Heroique,"
.American Tobis.
ROSE, ALFRED W.: Pen name, "Al? Alfalfa." Edi-
tor, the News, Camden, Arkansas; b. Camden, Ark.. June
9, 1902; p. dec,; e. Camden High School, 1919. Univer-
sity of Missouri, B. A. degree, 1924; has one daughter.
Was editor of high school paper. Started with local weekly
which in 1920 became daily, and has been with it since,
except for four years at Missouri University and two years
leaching and coaching athletics In Camden High School.
Then wrote daily articles for paper.
ROSE, BARNEY: Branch Manager, b. Denver. Col.,
.luly 18, 1899; e. high schools, m. Leona Scheideman.
From 1918 to 1922. salesman for Arrow Film: Universal
salesman, 1923, later becoming manager in Indianapolis
and Cleveland. With Universal in Milwaukee, Minneapolis,
Salt Lake, Denver and San Francisco, where he is now
branch manager. Was president of the Film Board
ROSE, BILLY: Song Writer. In 1933 collaborated
on lyrics, "Take a Chance," Paramount.
ROSE, BLANCHE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSE. DON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROSE, GENE: Song writer. In 1936: collaborated on
music of "The Crime of Dr. Forbes," 20th Century-Fox.
ROSE, HARRY: Actor. In 1937: Vitaphone and Uni
versa) shorts.
ROSE. HARRY: Cameraman. In 1934: collaborated
Rop — Ros
on photography of "Passing Shadows," Fox-British. In
1935: collaborated on photography of "Ten Minute Alibi,"
British Lion.
ROSE, JACK: Exhibitor and Booker, b. Chicago. May
23, 1897, and graduated from University of Chicago
I'h.B. Clerk, stenographer, private secretary, in navy
during war, and accountant. Was assistant branch man-
ager for Selznick Pictures, Film Classics of Illinois,
Warner, then salesman for Warners and associated with
James Coston as film buyer for Coston booking circuit.
When Warner took over the Coston string Rose formed
own booking and buying exchange. Books following Chi-
cago houses: Chicago, Englewood, Gaiety. Klmbark, Linden,
Montclare. Oakwyn, Palace and Owl. Operates following
on his own: Gayety, Chicago; Indiana and Vic, Indiana
Harbor, Ind. ; Hoosier and Capitol. Whiting. Ind. ; Tivoll,
Lake and Uptown, Michigan City, Ind. ; Elco, Bucklen and
Orpheum. Elkhart, Ind.; Jefferson, Lincoln and Circle,
Goshen, Ind.; Roxy in La Porte. Ind.; Forsythe and Voge
Theatres. East Chicago, Ind. Member, board of direc-
tors. Allied Theatres of Illinois.
ROSE, JACKSON J.: Cameraman, b. Chicago. 111.,
October 29, 1886; h. 5 feet 10% inches; black hair
and brown eyes; w. 180 pounds: hy. all photographic
sciences. Prior to his entrance into the motion picture
industry he was a newspaper photographer: also had
considerable experience io commercial and portrait pho-
tography as well as color process work. He started in
the motion picture industry in 1910 with the Essanay
Film Company, Chicago, Here he had charge of the
negative laboratory for &bout two years, after which
he was assigned to a camera. He photographed the first
film that Francis X. Bushman appeared in : also photo-
graphed the first pictures with Gloria Swanson. Bod
LaRooque, Colleen Moore and many others. He has
the distinction of being the first cameraman to use
the first Bell and Howell camera on a production and
has invented many camera appliances. During his nine
years with Essanay Film Company he photographed over
150 productions with many notables. He then joined
the Louis B. Mayer Company, where he photographed
"The Dangerous Age" and "The Wanters" with John
Stahl directing. In 1922 he iolned Universal. He is
a member of the American Society of Cinematographers
and the International Photographers In 1933: "Don't
Bet on Love." Universal. In 1936; "Don't Get Personal."
Universal; "Three Wise Guys," MGM. In 1937: "Mama
Steps Out," MGM.
ROSE, MICHAEL: Film Recorder. In 1933: "Prince
of Arcadia." Gaumont-British. In 1935: "Transatlantic
Tunnel." GB. In 1936: "Where There's a Will," GB.
ROSE, Ml LA DA: Actress. b. United States; h. 54
inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 62 pounds; e. pro-
fessional school, singing and dancing. Films include. In
1935: "Alias Mary Dow," Universal; "A Night at the
Opera," MGM. In 1936; "It Had to Happen," Twentieth
Century-Fox, and others.
ROSE, RUTH : Writer, p. Edward Rose, playwright.
Wrote "King Kong." story and screen play "Blind Ad-
venture." also "Son of Kong," RKO Radio. In 1935;
screen play, "She," "The Last Days of Pompeii," RKO.
ROSE. VERONICA: Actress. In 1934: "Turkev
Time," "Just Smith," Gaumont-British. In 1936: "Once
in a Million." ABP.
ROSEN, PHIL: Director, b. Russia. May 8. 1888.
Started with Edison in 1912 as a cinematographer; filmed
"Miracle Man"; became director and worked for Universal.
Hodklnson, Paramount, MGM, FBO; directed "The Can-
celled Debt," "Pretty Clothes," "Burning Up Broad-
way," "Marry the Girl," "A Million for Love,"
"Undressed," "The Apache," "The Faker," Columbia;
"The Peacock Fan," Chesterfield; "Phantom of the
House," Continental: "The Rampant Age." Trem Carr;
"Texas Gun Fighter." "Whistlin" Dan." "Lena Rivers."
Tiffany; and "Worldly Goods," Darmour: "A Man's
Land." Allied: "Vanishing Frontier." Paramount;
"Klondike." Monogram. "Lotus Lady." "Extravagance."
"Pocatello Kid." "Two Gun Man." "Range Law." ".Ari-
zona Terror," "Alias the Bad Man," "Second Honey-
moon," "Gay Buckaroo," "Branded Man." In 1933;
"Phantom Broadcast." "Black Beauty," "The Sphinx,"
"Devil's Mate," "Self Defense," "Young Blood." Mono-
gram; "Picture Brides." Allied; "Shadows of Sing
Sing." "Hold the Presses." Columbia. In 1934; "Beg-
gars in Ermine." Monogram; "Cheaters," Liberty; "Dan-
gerous Corner," "Forbidden Territory." "Woman in the
Dark." RKO-Radio; "Little Men." Mascot; "Take the
Stand," Liberty. In 1935: "West of the Pecos." Radio:
"Death Flies East." "Unwelcome Stranger." Columbia;
"Born to Gamble." Liberty. In 1936: "The Calling of
Dan Matthews," Columbia; "Easy Money," "Brilliant
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Marriage." "The Bridge of Sigiis." "Tango," "Three of a
Kind," Invincible; "The President's Mystery," Republic;
"Missing Girls," Chesterfield. In 1937: "Two Wise
Maids," Republic.
ROSEN, SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROSENBAUM. ED: Press agent, manager, producer.
I'omposer, exploiteer. Press agent and business manager
for the Ziegfeld Follies on tour. 1907-08 and 1910-11.
Press agent and manager, "The Winsome Widow." Busi-
ness manager and publicity director of George Jessel in
"The Jazz Singer." on tour. Five years with Shuberts,
managing road shows and Wieting Opera House, Syracuse,
N. Y. Producer and managing director of musical comedy,
"The Matinee Girl." Composer of songs and instrumental
numbers. In motion picture field, was director of adver-
tising and publicity. King-bee Comedy Corporation. Spe-
cial exploitation director for Fox Film handling Fox road
sliows. Press agent and business manager for Tom Mix.
I^ubliclty and advertising director, "In Old Kentucky,"
IjOs Angeles and west coast. Manager and publicity for
"The Four Horsemen," MGM, Washington, D. C, and
Baltimore. Director of advertising and publicity. Cen-
tury Theatre, Century Roof and New Theatre, Baltimore.
One of the founders of W. A. M. P. A. in Los Angeles.
Road exploiter for United Artists and Columbia. Is
Columbia New England representative. Headquarters in
Boston.
ROSENBAUM, IRWIN S.: (.See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
ROSENBAUM, IVAN: Neighborhood Theatres, Inc.,
Richmond, Va. ; b. Richmond. Va.. March 20. 1891; mar-
ried.
ROSENBERG, AARON: Assistant director. In 1935:
"Charlie Chan in Shanghai." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Song and Dance Man," "Your Uncle Dudley." "Charlie
Chan at the Race Track." "Educating Father." "The
Country Beyond." "Thank You, Jeeves!". 20th Century-
Fox. In 1937: "Crack-Up." "That I May Live." 20th
Century-Fox.
ROSENBERG, AL.: Vice-president. Evergreen State
Amusement Corporation. Seattle. Washington; b. London,
England, Dec. 11, 1893; educated in grammar school.
Salesman. With state right exchange. 1914-15; Minne-
apolis state right exchange, 1915-1926. Seattle. Wash.
I-Ahlbitor in suburban district of Seattle, 1926-28. then
formed Fox Pacific Theatres in conjunction with Fox West
Coast Theatres in Bellingbam. Everett. Mt. Vernon. Ana-
cortes. Aberdeen. Hoquiam, Centralia and Chehalis. Gave
UD all except Bellingham and Everett in 1930. In 1933
formed Evergreen State Amusement Corporation, now oper-
ating in conjunction with Fox West Coast Theatres In
Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, Bremerton, Wenatchee,
Olympia, Spokane. Vancouver. Wash., and Portland and
Eugene, Oregon.
ROSENBERG. JAMES LE ROY: Pen name, Lin 0.
Doyle. Drama editor. Daily News, Iriglewood, Cal. ; b.
Soda Srings. Idaho. Nov. 11, 1898; p. deceased; e. high
school, university; has one son. Author of pageant-drama,
"Romance of Centinela Springs," produced annually at
Tnglewood. Author of 200th Anniversary Battle of Quin-
ton, produced at Salem, N. J. Has been city editor of
Sheridan, Wyo.. Dally Post, and managing editor of
Salem, N. J.. Sunbeam and Wlldwood, N. J. Leader
Correspondent for New York Times and Philadelphia Eve-
ning Bulletin, and editor of Bock Springs, Wyo., Rocket,
and Kemmerer, Wyo., Gazette. Is managing editor of
Inglewood Daily News. Has been drama critic in each
instance.
ROSENBERG, M. A.: Exhibitor. Rialto Theatre. 1600-
5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.; b. Russia. Jan. 28. 189'<;
p, both living; e. University of Pittsburgh. Columbia
University, no degree; married. Entered United States
Service in World War and did not return to school. Pur-
chased Rialto in 1920; also owned other houses in Pitts-
burgh and Carnegie ; now operates only Rialto Theatre.
Interested in theatre organization work; was with Affiliated
Theatrical Utilities Corporation, now extinct. Was presi-
dent for three years and then member of the board of
MPTO of Western Pennsylvania, Reelected president.
ROSENBERRY. CECIL R.: Critic and columnist,
Knickerbocker Press. Albany; b. New York City, Oct. 7.
1902; p. James F. Rosenberry; e. high school and Cornell
University (AB.).; married and has two sons. Started
as campus reporter for Ithaca, N. Y.. Journal News while
in college. Has worked on four newspapers of the Gannett
chain, namely. Ithaca Journal-News. Olean Herald.
Rochester Times-Union, and the Albany Knickerbocker
Press. Was music critic and editorial writer for Ithaca
Journal. Besides motion picture criticism, also conducts
musical criticism and a daily column, "The Melting Pot."
ROSENBLATT. LEON: Independent Exhibitor e.
Graduate of Vasili Alexandri College in Galatz. Ru-
mania. A.B., B.S., Started in motion pictures 25 years
ago when he acquired the Star on Staten Island, He
subsequently acquired tlie Plaza and Lyceum in Bayonne,
N. J.; the Empire. Port Richmond. L. I.; the Orient.
Jersey City; Hightstown, Highlstown, N. J.; Orpheum,
Jersey City, N. J. ; Bex, Stapleton. S. I. ; Sunset, Vanity
and Borough Hall, Brooklyn. Member of the ITOA.
ROSENBLATT, SOL A.: NRA Compliance Director,
b. Omaha. Neb.. 36 years ago; married, has two children;
e. graduate. Harvard University, Harvard Law School.
Entire career as attorney-at-law in film business. Has
handled various legal and economic phases of practically
all branches. Appointed to Federal Code staff by
General Johnson, 1933, first as deputy administrator.
Announced resignation as of June 15, 1935, to return to
private practice of law.
ROSENBLOOM, MAXIE: Prizefighter. 1933 appeared
in "Mr. Broadway," produced by Broadway-Hollywood
Productions, "King for A Night," Universal. In 1936;
"Mus 'Em Up," RKO; "Kelly the Second," MGM. In
1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches." WB; "Two Wise
Maids." Republic.
ROSENER. GEORGE: Writer and Actor. b. Ne«
York City ; e. New York, Started in a circus ; then
tent and medicine shows, vaudeville, stock companies,
playing and directing in ^00 plays; Joined news staff
of the Nevp York World; with Shuberts as actor, director
and writer for seven and a half years; with Harold
Atrldge co-authored the original "Artists and Models" ;
wrote "My Maryland" with Dorothy Donnelly; wrote
"Speakeasy," a Broadway success and talking picture;
"She Got What She Wanted"; wrote adaptation of "Door-
way to Hell" for Universal; signed with RKO-Pathe:
first assignment to adapt "Put on the Spot": wrote
and directed the revue "Better Times" for the Shu-
berts; wrote "Murder to Music," novel (Sweet and
Saunders Pub. Co.) ; acted In "Union Depot" and "Alias
the Doctor" for Warner; wrote screen treatment, directed
dialogue and played important part in "Dr. X." In
1933: "Circus Queen Murder." Columbia. Earlier in
Vltaphone No. 910, "The Fallen Star." In 1936: "The
Case of the Black Cat," WB. In 1937: "Park Avenue
Logger," RKO-Radio.
ROSENFIELD, JOHN JR.: Amusements editor, Dallas
News, Dallas. Texas, b. Dallas, Texas. April 5. 1900; p.
Max and Jenny Rosenfleld; e. University of Texas.
Columbia ITniversity; married and has two children.
Motion picture reviewer. New York Evening Mail; pub-
licity department. Paramount Long Island Studios; pub-
licity department. Paramount home oflBce. Editor. "Para-
mount Exploiteer." Political reporter. Dallas Morning
News. Amusements editor. Dallas Morning News and
Dallas Evening Journal. Co-author. "Texas History
Movies." Writes stories and articles for magazines.
ROSENTHAL, BARNEY: Secretary-treasurer. Repub-
lic. St. Louis. President Columbia Pictures of Missouri,
1924 to June. 1929. Sold to Columbia Pictures of New
York. Affiliated with Premier Pictures Corporation.
November. 1929. Distributed Monogram pictures from
1930 to June, 1932. when Republic Pictures Corporation
was organized. Was manager of Universal exchange 11
years.
ROSENTHAL: BROIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROSENTHAL, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
ROSENZWEIG, CHARLES: Associated with United
Artists Corp. b. Bucharest, Rumania. December 15.
1894; eighteen months old when his parents came to
New York; e. public schools of New York and gradu-
ated from evening high school; married; hy. selling
of motion pictures. Started business career with the
Ben Hampton Advertising Agency; then went with the
United Cigar Stores; left to join American Tobacco
Company as division manager; entered the film busi-
ness at Big U Exchange as salesman. After eighteen
months as '■alcsman. was made manager of the Big U
Exchange ; two years later made Eastern Division Man-
ager of Big U. After four years joined the old FBO
Pictures Corp. as manager of the New York Exchange
and Eastern Division Manager for FBO. and at the
merger of radio Interests with FBO into RKO Produc-
tions was made general sales manager of RKO and
one year later was made vice-president and general
sales manager of RKO. 1932. general sales manager,
Columbia, resigning, 1933, to enter independent produc-
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tion. Became associated with First Division Exchanges,
Inc. Member, Motion Picture CJub. Masonic Order.
Sbrlne and Level Club.
ROSHER, CHARLES: Cameraman. In 1933: "Past
of Mary Holrces." "The Silver Cord." "Bed of Roses.'
"After Tonight," Radio. In 1934: "Moulin Bouge."
"The Affairs of Cellini." United Artists-2Uth Century.
In 1935; "After Office Hours," "Broadway Melody of
1936," MGM; "Call of the Wold." UA-20th Century. In
1936: "Little Lord Fauntelroy." UA; "Small Tovm Girl,"
MGM. In 1937: "Men Are Not Gods," UA.
ROSING, BODIL: Actress, r. n. Bodil Hammerlcb:
b. Copenhag?n, Denmark; blonde hair and blue eyes:
p. GoUa and Angue Hammerlch, mother noted Danish
concert pianist and father dean of musicians in University
of Copenhagen; e. public schools in Denmark. Several
years' stage e.xperience, some of the time spent in European
stock. Appeared in "Sylvelin" and "Fool's Errand."
Retired and maintained a home for years before entering
pictures. Has two daughters, one a writer and one Mrs.
Monte Blue, and a son educated at University of Wash-
ington. Visiting Hollywood about seven years ago, she was
given her first role in pictures by Monte Bell in "Pretty
Lady," and later appeared in "The Big Noise," "Out of
tha Ruins," "Wheel of Chance" and "It Must Be Love"
for First National; in Paramount's "The Fleet's In" as
the mother of Clara Bow; and in "Sunrise" for Fox, as
tho mother of Janet Gaynor. Also appeared in "Eternal
Love," United Artists; "Why Be Good," First National,
and in "Betrayal" for Paramount; "Broadway Babies"
(1929), First National; "All Quiet on the Western Front"
(1930), Universal. In 1933: "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum,"
UA; "Reunion In Vienna," MGM. In 1934: "Mandalay,"
First National; "Little Man, What Now?" Universal;
"The Painted Veil," MGM; "Such Women Are Danger-
ous," Fox. In 1935: "Roberta," RKO; "Four Hours to
Kill," Paramount; "A Night at the Ritz," Warner; "Let
'Em Have It," UA-Rellance; "Thunder in the Night,"
Fox. In 1936: RKO short product; "Hearts In Bondage,"
Republic.
ROSITA: Dancer. In 1935 appeared In "All the
King's Horses," Paramount; with partner, Ramon, in
"Gold Diggers of 1935," First National.
ROSITTI, ALONZO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSLEY, AbRIAN: Actor, b. Marseilles. France: d.
Austrian-French. Appeared on the Continent, then on
New York stage. Played Oriental parts. Including "Paid
in Full." then PYench. Italian. Spanish and Jewish parts
in Broadway productions, including "Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes." Sang in Italian operas In New York. On
screen In 1933 in "My Weakness," Fox: "Girl Without
a Room," Paramount: In 1934 "Handy Andy." "Flying
Down to Rio," "Viva Villa," "Of Human Bondage," "The
Great Flirtation." "Enter Madame." In 1935: "Death
Flies East," Columbia, "Roberta," RKO Radio; "The Girl
from Tenth Avenue," FN; "Alibi Ike." Warner; "Here's
to Romance," "Metropolitan." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Sins of Man," 20th Century-Fox: "The Magnifi-
cent Brute," "The Gay Desperado." "The Garden of
Allah," UA: "Sing Me a Love Song," WB. In 1937:
"Ready, Willing and Able," "The King and the Chorus
Girl," WB. Died March. 1937.
ROSMER, MILTON: Director, b. Southport, Lanca-
shire, England, Nov. 4. 18S1; h. 5 ft. 8% in.; fair hair
and blue eyes; married Irene Rook, actress; hy. walking,
traveling and painting. Starred in many British films
1912 to 1925; directed for Gaumont. BIP. Gainsborough,
Warner, MGM (British), and others. Directed "Jaws
of Death," Gainsborough silent; also "Dreyfuss," (BIP).
1932; "After the Ball" (Gaumont), 1932; "Channel
Crossing" (Gaumont). 1933; "Emll and the Detectives,"
Waimvright; "The Secret of the Loch" (ABFD), 1934.
In 1935: "The Phantom Light," Gainsborough: "Jlister
Hobo." GB; "Maria Martin." MGM and "Everything
Is Thunder." GB. In 1937: "The Silent Barrier." "Mr.
Hobo." GB.
ROSS, A. S.: Sound recorder. In 1936: "The Marriage
of Corbal," General Film.
ROSS, ALBERT E.: Sound Recording. In 1933:
"Heads We Go." British International. In 1935: "The
Siudent's Romance," BIP.
ROSS. BERT: Sound director. In 1937: "PagUaccl,"
UA-London Films.
ROSS. BETSY KING: Actress, b. St. Paul. Minn..
March 14, 1923; blonde hair, blue eyes; hy. trick riding
and polo; e. public school. Alamo. Texas. Made her
picture debut In Fox's "Canyon Walls."
Ros— Ros
ROSS, CHURCHILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSS, DAVID: In 1933, narrator, "The Passion of
Joan ot Arc," CatHal; the short subject, "Cuba," Prin
cipal. In la35; narrator, 'The Land of Promise, ' Zionist
Organization of America. In 19.37: Paramount short
product.
ROSS, MRS. DAVID: President. National Indorser of
Photo-Plays, b. Indianapolis. Ind. m. Dr. David Ross,
surgeon, dec; e. Lore and Gookins Art School, Indianapo-
lis. Shortridge High School and Mrs. Hufford's Select
School. President, Indianapolis Free Kindergarten, 10 years.
Taught in the primary department of the First Presby-
terian Sunday School for 12 years. Served on the YWCA
board for many years. President of the Flower Mission
Society. Since 1922 President of the National Indorsers of
Photoplays and for 16 years served as state chairman of
the Indiana Indorsers of Photo Plays.
ROSS, DENSMORE A.: Branch Operations Director,
Ross Federal Service, b. Kenton. Ohio, October 19, 1909;
e. Howe Military Academy: University of Illinois, 1924-25,
Paramount Exchange, Detroit; 1925-30, Paramount
Exchange and field work, Chicago; 1930-32, field execu-
tive, Ross Federal Service, Inc.; 1933 director of branch
operation embracing a national coverage of 32 oCBces.
employing over 3,000 representatives.
ROSS. DONALD: Actor. In 1935- "Broadway Hostess,"
FN.
ROSS, EDWARD J.: Auditor, Conn Studios, b. 1904.
Worked in First National Bank as asst. auditor. Was
auditor for Soo Line Railroad for several years. AfBliated
with Fox West Coast Theatre chain. 11 years as traveling
auditor, theatre manager and home office auditor. Joined
Conn Studios as chief auditor.
ROSS, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROSS. FRED U.: Drama and film editor, the Patriot,
Harrisburg, Penna. ; b. Harrisburg, Penna., Nov. 19, 1901;
P. Howard Kinney and Margaret Uhler Ross ; e. graduate
of Harrisbiirg Technical high school, attended University
of Penna, graduate of Gettysburg College. Thirteen years
.11 newspaper service.
ROSS, GERTRUDE: Music composer. In 1936: col-
laborated on music of "Rhythm on the Range." Para-
mount.
ROSS, HARRY A.: President, Ross Federal Service.
Inc., and Ross Federal Research Corp. b. Oskaloosa, Iowa,
July 3, 1887; married; e. common school; 1906-7. food
products; 1908, musical instruments; 1908-12, picture the-
atre exhibitor, Ohio; 1912. film salesman. Lake Shore Film
& Supply Co., Cleveland (later merged with Mutual Film
Co.); 1914, operated Amer-Ross Film Co.. state right dis-
tributors, Middlewest, 1915, returned to Mutual Film Co.,
Cleveland, as branch manager; 1916-19, joined Paramount as
branch manager, Detroit, Mich. ; 1920. appointed assistant
general sales manager at New York home ofllce; 1921,
returned to Detroit. Mich., as district manager. Para-
mount, with supervision of four branch offices; 1923,
territory Increased to embrace seven middle western
Paramount branches; 1924, headquarters moved to Chi-
cago supervising ten branches of Paramount distribution.
In addition, represented Publix Theatres in promoting and
acquiring theatre properties; 1929. after an association
of 14 years, resigned to organize and direct Ross
Federal Service. Inc., a national organization for the
promotion of sales and service with a personnel In
excess of 3,000 supervised by 32 branch offices, serving
the leading motion picture companies; also organized
Ross Federal Research Corp., a marketing research firm
conducting consumer, publication and radio studios in be-
half of manufacturers, media and advertising agencies.
ROSS, L. GEORGE: Branch Manager, b. Burlington,
Vt.. January 2, 1895. Salesman, World Film, 1914 and
for Mutual, and later with Robertson-Cole. With Pathe
as special representative and then with FBO In New
Haven and Albany. Resigned as manager of the Uni-
versal exchange. Minneapolis, to become branch man-
ager of Columbia's Kansas City exchange, 1930. For
past three years branch manager, Columbia, Milwaukee.
Sergeant-at-arms, Film Board of Trade, Milwaukee.
ROSS, LANNY: Singer and Actor, b. Seattle. Wash.;
Jan. 19. 1906; h. 6 feet; w. 160 pounds; gray eyes,
brown hair; e. received his LL.D. In 1931 from Columbia
Law School in New York; hy. golf, tennis and fishing.
Tenor star on radio on the Maxwell House Showboat Hour
Signed Paramount contract and appeared In "Melody in
.Spring," "College Rhythm," 1934.
ROSS, NATHANIEL R.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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ROSS, PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROSS. PHYLLIS: Floor secretary, British & Dominions
Film Corp., London. D. Feb. 10, 1910. With London
Films, Universal-Wainwright. Continuity for "Toilers of
the Sea," "Secret of Stamboul," "Action for Slander."
ROSS, ROBERT: Director, b. Detroit, Mich.. 1891;
e. Detroit High School. Major in the army. Played
in stock In Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo as member ct
Vaughn Glasers companies; musical comedy; Biograph
Studio. Directed "Nick Carter" series. Assisted Henry
King on "Tol'able David"; assisted on "Phantom of
the Opera." Worked on "King of Jazz"; co-director on
"The Corsair," a Roland West Production. Free-lancing.
In 1936: unit manager, "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA.
ROSS, SHERMAN: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSS, SHIRLEY: Actress and singer, r. n. Bernice
Gaunt; b. Omaha, Neb.; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; red hair
and gray eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. C. Burr and Maude C.
Gaunt; e. Hollywood high school. University of California
at Los Angeles. Sang with Gus Arnheim's band on the
west coast. Appeared at Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Signed
by MGM. Films include "Manhattan Melodrama," "The
Girl From Missouri," "The Blond Bombshell," "The
Merry Widow," and "Jail Birds of Paradise," short
feature, all MGM. In 1935: "Age of Indiscretion,"
"Calm Yourself," MGM. West Coast production of "Any-
thing Goes." In 1936: "Devil's Squadron," Columbia;
"San Francisco." MGM; "The Big Broadcast of 1937,"
"Hideaway Girl," "Waikiki Wedding," Paramount.
ROSS AND STONE: Comedy songs. In 1936: Vita-
phone short product.
ROSSE, HERMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSSEN. ROBERT: Writer. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play "Marked Woman," WB.
ROSSITTO, ANGELO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROSSMAN, EARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROSSON, ARTHUR: Production manager and director,
b. London, 1889. Began as a stunt man and actor. Wrote
scenarios and was assistant director. Became director five
years later with Triangle, and also worked for Artcraft,
Universal, Allied Production. Norma Talmadge, Fox, Para-
mcunt, Vitagraph, Goldwyn, and has directed the following
plays: "Youd Be Surprised." "Stranded in Paris," "Wet
Paint," "Lost Outlaw." "Set Free." "Silk Legs," "The
Wizard," "Play Girl," ^'Farmer's Daughter." "Points
West." "Long, Long Trail," "Mounted Stranger," "Trail-
ing Trouble." In 1932: "Women Who Play,"#Paramount-
British. In 1935: production manager. "The Scoundrel,"
Paramount. In 1936: associate director "The Plains-
man," Paramount.
ROSSON, HAROLD: Cameraman; div. Jean Harlow,
professional. In 1933: "The Barbarian." "Hell Below."
"Hold Your Man," "Turn Back the Clock"; collaborated
on "Penthouse," "Bombshell," MGM. In 1934: "Thib
Side of Heaven"; collaborated on photographing "The
Cat and the Fiddle," MGM. In 1935: "The Scarlet Pim-
pernel," United Artists. In 1936: "The Ghost Goes
West." "The Garden of Allah." UA; "The Devil is a
Sissy," MGM; collaborated on "As You Like It." 20th
Century-Fox.
ROSSON, RICHARD: Director, b. New York City.
1894. Was active in musical circles in East. Screen
career started with Vitagraph in 1914; was associated
with Ince. later joining Universal; began directing in
1918 under the supervision of Alan Dwan; directed for
Paramount. PBO, Fox; "The Wizard," "The Escape,"
"Road House," Fox; "Dead Man's Curve," FBO;
"Shootin' Irons," Paramount, and "The Very Idea."
RKO. In 1935: "West Point of the Air," MGM. In
1936: directed logging sequences "Come and Get It,"
UA.
ROSTOVTSEV. Z.: Actor. In 1935: "The Red Vil-
Icge," Belgoskino.
ROSWAENGE. HELGE: Player. In 1936: "Letzte
Rose." Casino.
ROTH, HANS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ROTH, LILLIAN: (See 19.-56-37 Almanac. I
ROTH, JOSEPH: Writer. In 1936: story "Sins of
Man," 2Dth Century-Fox.
ROTH, MAX: Central Division Sales Manager, Repub-
lic, Chicago; b. New York City, May 10, 1886; p
Bertha and Joseph Roth; e. College of the City of Nen
York, and graduate of New York Law School; married.
Was New York representative for California Wine Grow-
ers, and later went into advertising business. Entered
motion picture business as New York representative for
Sol Lesser, later general manager for Sol Lesser in Los
Angeles. Associated with Fox Film Corporation from
1924 to 1933 as home office representative and later as
midwest division manager. Became Columbia division
manager in 1933-36. Joined Republic, 1936.
ROTH, MURRAY: Director and Writer. Was com-
poser of popular melodies for shows and musicals. In
1921 went to Coast as scenario writer for Fox and wrote
Van Bibber series and the Helen and Warren series;
adapted "The High School Hero." Began work on
shorts with Bryan Foy. 1927, for Warners. Wroie
scenario for "Lights of New York." which Foy directed;
wrote script for "Queen of the Night Clubs" for Texas
Guinan. Was director-in-chief at Warner Vitaphone
Eastern Studio. Joined Fox. In 1931: "Rhythms of a
Big City," "Yamakraw." In 1933: directed, wrote
original story and collaborated on screen play. "Don't
Bet on Love," Universal. In 1934: with Ben Ryan
wrote additional dialogue for "Palooka," United Artists-
Reliance; directed "Harold Teen." Warner; "Million Dol-
lar Ransom," U. In 1935: "Chinatown Squad." Uni-
versal; "Romance in the Air," "Slide! Nellie! Slide!",
Vitaphone. In 1936: directed "Flying Hostess," U.
ROTH, SANDY: Assistant director. Was in vaude-
ville. Started with Mack Sennett as actor in 1916. Acted
with Harold Lloyd at Hal Roach. After the World War
became assistant director at Warner Bros., eight years.
One year with Buster Keaton as assistant, then started
as assistant director in MGM in 1928. In 1933 appeared
in "Midnight Mary." MGM. Films include "The Beast
of the City," "Broadway Melody." "The Hollywood
Review." four pictures with Marie Dressier; "The Band
Plays On." "Biography of a Bachelor Girl," "The Girl
From Missouri," "Student Tour." MGM. In 1935: "No
More Ladies," "It's in the Air." "Woman Wanted."
"Kind Lady," "The Casino Murder Case," MGM. In
1936: "Petticoat Fever." "Exclusive Story," "Suzy,"
"Piccadilly Jim," MGM. In 1937: "When's Your Birth-
day?" KKO-Radio.
ROTHA, PAUL: Producer and director, b. London,
1907 ; e. London Univ. Painter and designer. Exhibited
pictures in London and International Exhibition on Con-
tinent. Art director and literary critic to Tlie Connoisseur.
Entered film industry in art department of British Inter-
niitional in 1928. In 1929 wrote "The Film Till Now."
In 1930 worked at Empire Marketing Board in conjunc-
tion with John Grierson. In 1931 wrote "Celluloid — The
Film To-Day." In 1932 produced first feature documentary
film. "Contact," BIP. 1933-35 produced "Rising Tide,"
"Shipyard," "Face of Britain." and "Death on the
Road," GB. (Awards at Brussels and. Venice Film
Festivals.) In 1936: director of productions for the Strand
Film Co.. and produced "Cover to Cover," "Chapter and
Verse," "T.'ie Way to the Sea." "The Future's in the
Air." "Life Begins Again," and others. Wrote pictorial
survey of cinema, "Movie Parade."
ROTHAFEL, ROBERT C: Writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Princess O'Hara," Universal.
ROTHE, ELLIOTT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROTHSTEIN, NAT: Exhibitor. 377 Burrows Ave.,
Winnipeg, Man.; b. Katrinaslar, Russia; e. School of
Commerce. Manufacturer of woolen goods. Ente'red films,
1920. Mossbank, built house to encourage small town
trading. Built Roxy theatre. Saskatoon, Roxy theatre,
Yorkton. Purchased. Princess theatre. Melville. Sask.
Built Olympia, Assiniboia, Sask., and Rose and Plaza
theatres, Winnipeg.
ROTHSTEIN, NAT G.: Advertising manager, pub-
licity and exploitation manager. Bell Camera Corp., Iajs
Angeles, Cal. ; b. Eau Claire, Wis., 1887; p. Isaac and
Sophia Rothstein; e. Eau Claire grammar schools, private
college; m. Ruth Hoffman; no children. Conducted at
advertising agency In Chicago; was the first advertising
manager of Maurice L. Rothchlld. Chicago; advertising
manager for Woolf's, Chicago; advertising manager for
Werner & Werner, St. Louis; advertising manager for
Universal, New York, for eight years; five years adver-
tising manager for FBO, New York; pioneered in color
advertisements, press books; special position and adver-
tising Inserts in motion picture trade publications. For-
merly advertising manager, publicity and exploitation
manager. Liberty Productions, Los Angeles, California.
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ROUBERT, MATTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROUDAKOFF. P.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROUDENKO. WALDIMIR: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
tuie Almanac.)
ROULIEN, RAUL: Actor, b. Klo do Janeiro, Brazil.
Oct 8, 1905; e. graduated from the Escola Politecnlca
of Bahla, Brazil. Has degree as architect. Is also
composer, journalist, author, song writer and mimic.
12 years on Argentine stage. Wrote more than a score
of playa. including "Heart" and '■Petals.' and has
more than 150 musical compositions to his credit. Speaks
Spanish, French. Italian and Portuguese. On screen
in "Delicious," "Careless Lady." "The Painted Woman."
"It's Great to Be Alive." Fox: "Flying Down to Rio."
Radio. In 1935: collaborated on music, "Music is Magic.
20lh Century-Fox.
ROUSSEL, HUBERT: Amusement editor, Houston Press.
Houston, Texas; b. Houston; e. public and preparatory
schools; married and has two children. Quit school to
enlist in army during war. After discharge from army
began writing fiction for Adventure. Collier's and other
magazines. On dramatic pages of Houston Post, 1923-1924.
Citv editor of San Antonio Evening News 1925-1928. In
1928 became associate editor of Houston Gargoyle, maga-
zine of news and comment, and remained with it four
years before returning to newspaper worlc with the Press.
Between times a columnist, publicity man, writer.
ROUVEROL. AUR^NIA: Author of the plays: "It
Never Rains." "Skidding." "\Vben s Your Birthday "
"Dance. Fools. Dance"; signed MGM contract. In 1937:
play "A Family Aflfair." MGM.
ROUVEROL, JEAN: Actress, b. SI. liouis. Mo. p.
mother. Aurania Rouverol. playwright, who wrote "Grow-
ing Pains," for .lean's theatrical debut. Signed by
Charles R. Rogers to a Paramount contract. In 1934: "It's
a Gift," Paramount. In 1935: "Private Worlds." "Bar 20
Rides Again." Parnmount. In 1930: "The Leavenworth
Case." Republic: "Fatal Lady." Paramount.
ROUVIERE, SIMONE: A««re36. In 1935: "Avec
I'Assurance." Paramount.
ROUYER, LOUIS: Actor. In 1935: "Iceland Fisher-
man." Du World.
ROVEL. SANDRA: (See 1936-37 Motio.n Picture Al-
manac. )
ROVELLE. CAMILLI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
R0VEL8TAD. IRNEST A.: Managing editor of Motion
Picture Herald and associate editor of International Mo-
tion Picture Almanac, b. Elgin. 111.. Nov. 1. 1891; h. 6
feet 2 inches; blue eyes and dark brown hair;
w. 185 pounds; p. Inga and Andrew Bovelstad; e.
Elgin high school. St. Olaf college. Northfleld. Minn.,
and Columbia university: married Alice Heiberg, and
has two children. "Taught in academy and high school
two years before going to Columbia. Newspaper exper-
ience with Brooklyn Eagle and Minneapolis Ji^uinal.
Served In A. E. F. In signal corps. .Joined staff of
Exhibitors Herald, now Motion Picture Herald, in April.
1925.
ROWAN, DON: Actor. In 1935: "Whipsaw," MGM
In 1936: "And Sudden Death." "The Return of Sophie
Lang." "Murder With Pictures." "Wives Never Know."
"The Arizona Raiders." Paramount. In 1937: "When's
Your Birthday?" RKO-Radio; "The Devil's Playground,"
Columbia.
ROWLAND. ADELE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ROWLAND, ART: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROWLAND, RICHARD: Associate Producer. Born in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 8. 1880; h. 5 feet 8 inches:
brown eyes; w. 180 pounds; e. public and high schools of
Pittsburgh; married. Had first experience in the motion
picture industry as a distributor in 1905, also into the
business of selling lighting materials, maintaining eight
offices. Sold the business in 1910 to General Film Com-
pany, and was a millionaire at 30 years of age. In 1914
organized and was president of Metro Picture (^Corporation
and started to buy and build picture theatres. A year later
he disposed of distribution interests in Universal, Para-
mount and Mutual and also the supply business, leaving
him only his theatre interests and the Metro Film Com-
Rou — Roy
pany, which he sold to Marcus Loew In 1919. Two years
later joined First National as general manager. He was
personally responsible for the production of "The Four
Horsemen." Joined Fox Film Corporation in 1931. Became
vice-president and New York production executive. In 1933;
formed producing company. In 1933: produced Universal
short product. In 1934: became associate producer of
Radio. In 1935 rejoined MGM. Resigned in 1936. In
1936: produced "I'd Give My Life." Paramount. In
1937: "Along Came Love." Paramount.
ROWLAND, WILLIAM: President. Broadway Prod.;
b. Philadelphia. Pa.. Sept. 12, 1898; married; e. Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. Studied law; actor, vaudeville
producer, musical comedy proaucer. author. Formed part-
nership with Monte Brice in 1931. producing five series
of two-reelers. Universal release: series of Walter Wln-
chell. Morton Downey. Louis Sobol. Mark Hellinger's
"Around the World" and Nick Kenny. Treasurer. Gen-
eral Manager. William Rowland-Monte Brice Productions.
Inc. In 1933: "Moonlight and Pretzels." Universal;
"Shoot the Works," "Take a Chance." Paramount. In
1935 formed Broadway Prod, with L. F. Schlalfer, vice-
president and general manager.
ROWLES, POLLY: Actress. r.n. Mary Elizabeth
Rowles; b. Jan. 10. 1914. Philadelphia; h. 5 feet IVs
inches; w. 125 pounds; gray eyes and blonde hair; not
married; e. Carnegie Tech. University. Sidwell's Friends
School. Miss Sayward's School, and Winchester School.
Before entering pictures did Little Theatre work. In
1936: "Love Letters of a Star," Universal.
ROWSON, LESLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROWSON. SIMON: British Film Executive, b. 1877,
Manchester, England. Graduate M.Sc. in physics and
mathematics and medallist of the Royal Statistical So-
ciety. Became associated with the British motion pic-
ture business about 1910. Was joint managing director.
Ideal Films, Ltd.; director. Gaumont-Britlsh Picture
Corporation, Ltd.. and afBliated companies, member of
the Board of Trade Advisory Committee under the Films
Act. and chairman of the British United Film Producers.
Ltd.. resigning all these offices in 1933. Was president nf
Kinematograph Renters Society of Great Britain 1926-27
and is president of the British Kinematograph Society.
Joint managing director. Grosvenor Sound Films. Ltd.
Author of Statistical Survey of Cinema Industry in Great
Britain and other publications.
ROY, GLORIA: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "Char-
lie Chan's Greatest Case." Fox; "Jimmy and Sally,"
In 1934: "Wild Gold," Fox. In 1935: "Thunder in the
Night." Fox; "Charlie Chan's Secret." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Song and Dance Man." "Charlie Chan at the
Race Track," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Holy
Terror." "Crack-Up." "Fair Warning," 20th Century-
Fox.
ROY. HARRY: Song writer and actor. In 1936: col-
laborated on music and appeared In "Everything Is
Rhythm." ABFD.
ROY, 4{0SALIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ROYAL. CHARLES: Writer. In 1935: screen play,
"New Adventures of Tarzan," Burroughs-Tarzan Enter-
prises; story. "The Fire Trap." Empire; "Courageous
Avenger." Supreme. In 1936: screen play. "Shadows of
the Orient," Empire; adapted "Tundra." Burroughs-
Tarzan.
ROYAL. JOHN F.: Vice-president in charge of pro-
grams. National Broadcasting Company. Started career
as reporter in Boston. Joined B. F. Keith organization
as press representative. Later became manager Keith
theatre in Cincinnati, then successively manager of Cleve-
land Hippodrome and general manager of Keith midwest
Interests. Resigned in 1929 to direct WTAM. Cleveland,
.loined NBC In 1931 as program manager and shortly
thereafter was elected to present position.
ROYALIST, CAMPBELL: Actor. In 1937: Universal
short product.
ROYCE. A. I.: Art director. In 1936: collaborated on
art direction. "The Bohemian Girl." "General Spanky,"
.MGM. In 1937: "Way Out West." "Nobody's Baby."
MGM.
ROYCE, JULIAN: Actor. Appeared In 1934 In:
"Criminal at Large," Helber. In 1935: "So You Won't
Talk." Warner-FN-Brltish; "Two Hearts in Harmony,"
Time Prod. -Associated British.
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ROVER: stylist, 20th Century-Fox. r. n. Lewis Royer
Hastings; b. WashinKtcn, P. C. May 17. 1904; h. 6
feet; w. 162 pounds: black hair, black eyes: by. sculp-
ture, scrapbooks, his house and designing. Was adviser
and stylist for Lord and Taylor. Lectured at New
York University, School of Research, Columbia University,
Teachers College. New York School of Fine and Applied
Arts, on costume and interior design. With Fox as
studio stylist and in 1933 created fashions for "Walls
of Gold." "Olsen's Big Moment," "Life in the Raw"
and "Smoky." In 1934: "Murder in Trinidad." "Wild
Gold," "Baby Take a Bow," Fox. In 1935: "Great
Hotel Murder," "Black Sheep," Fox. In 1936: "Sins of
Man." "To Mary — With Love," "Sing. Baby, Sing,"
"Lloyds of London," "One in a Million," WB.
ROYER, FANCHON: Producer. b. Des Moines,
Iowa, January 21, 1902: married; p. Mr. and Mrs. E.
H. Royer; e. high school, Iowa; one year. University
of Southern California. Started in pictiire business at
age of 16 as a player; edited Camera, trade magazines
for three years; publicist and artists' agent for several
years. Produced "Life's Like That," 1928. Commenced
production for World Wide and Mayfalr in October, 1931.
produced ten features, including one in Spanish. In 1933
produced "Alimony Madness." Mayfair. In 1936, signeJ
as production assistant to Nat l.evine. Mascot Pictures.
Resigned. Formed own company.
ROYLE, WILLIAM: Ai-ipr. In 1936: "The Glury
Trail," "Rebellion," Crescent.
RUB, CHRISTIAN: Actor, b. Austria, April 13, 1887;
h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 160 pounds. In 1933 appeared in
"Humanity," Fox; "Mary Stevens. M.D." Warner. In
1934: "Man of Two Worlds." RKO; "Little Man, What
Now?" Universal; "No More Wumen," Paramount: "No
Greater Glory," Columbia; "No Ransom." Liberty. In
1935: "A Dog of Flanders," "Were Only Human," RKO;
"Stolen Harmony." "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount; "Oil
for the Lamps of China." Warner; "Metropolitan," 20th
Pentury-Fox: "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic. In 1936:
'Next Time We Love." "Parole," U: "Mr. Deeds Goes
To Town." Col.: "Murder On the Bridle Path." RKO-
Radio: "Sins of Man." "Girl's Dormitory." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "Susy." MGM : "Murder With Pictures,"
Paramount. In Jil37 : "Outcast," Paramount.
RUBEN. J. WALTER: Director, b. New York City,
August, 1899; e. Columbia University, specializing In
psychology, philosophy and dramatic art. Was on the
legitimate stage as junior; publicity and vaudeville
material; two years distributing pictures for Metro.
Entered film writing In 1924 ; wrote "Under the Tonto
Rim," wrote "Loving the Ladles," "She's My Weak-
ness," "Dead Game," "Check and Double Check." "The
Royal Bed," "Bachelor Apartment," "Symphony of Six
Millloin" ; directed "The Roadjiouse Murder." "The
Phantom of Crestwood." "No Other Woman." all for
Radio; "Secret Service," "Public Defender." "Shoot-
ing Straight." "Youns Donovan's Kid," "White
Shoulders." RKO. In 1933: "No Marriage Ties." "Ace of
Aces." "The Great Jasper," RKO-Radio. In 1934: "Man
of Two Worlds." "Success at Any Price." "Where Sin-
ners Meet." In 1935: collaborated on story and directed
"Public Hero No. 1." MGM; directed "Java Head."
First Division. In 1936: directed "Riff Raff,"* "Trouble
for Two," "Old Hutch," MGM.
RUBENSTEIN, SAMUEL: Vice-President and Gen-
eral Manager, Lloyds Film Storage Corp., since 1919. b.
New York City, i;eb^ 17, 1892: e. New Tork University;
widower. Traveling auditor. Universal Exchangej. Im-
porting foreign features. Exclusive Supply Corporation.
1913. Assistant manager. Universal Exchange. 1916.
Next Iwo years with Foursquare Pictures, Inc.. as ex-
change manager and In 1919 took present post.
RUBIN. BENNY: Actor and writer, b. Boston. Mass.
Feb. 2. 1899; h. 5 feet, 7% inches; black hair and brown
eyes; w. 142 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. on stage;
m. professional; hy. boxing, baseball and golf. Spent
nine years In vaudeville; two In burlesque. At the
Palace Theatre, New York; also at the Capitol Theatre.
New Y'ork. Played in stock In New York. Boston. Chicaeo.
On the screen has appeared In "Daisies Won't Tell."
"Lord Byron of Broadway." "Montana Moon." MG.M;
"Hot Curves," "Sunny Skies," Tiffany; "Leatherneck-
ing." Radio (1932-33) Vitaphone Comedies. In 1935
collaborated on "Traveling Saleslady," "Molly and Me."
"Living Up to Lizzie" and "Alibi Ike." Warner; appeared
In "George White's 1935 Scandals," Fox; collaborated on
adaptation, "Bright Lights," FN; "The Girl Friend,"
Columbia. In 1936: Columbia short product.
RUBIN, J. ROBERT: Vice-president, general counsel
and long associated with Metro and with Louis B. Mayer
in charge of tlie legal affairs of MGM. vice-president of
Loew's. Inc.; also active in production, concentrating on
selection of players and stories; headquarters in New York.
In 1935 was elected vice -president of Loew's, Inc.
RUBINOFF, DAVID: Orchestra Leader. In 1933
appeared in Vitaphone short product. In 1934: "Morn
ing. Noon and Night," Paramount short. In 1935: "Thanks
a Million," 20th Century-Fox.
RUBIO, JOSE LOPEZ: Writer and director, b. Granada,
Spain. Dec. 13, 1903; e. San Agustin College and Univer-
sity of Madrid (law) ; writings include novels, short stories,
and plays. Six months with MGM, 1930-31. With Fox
since 1931 as screen writer and dialogue director in Spanish
pictures
RUBY, ELLALEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RUBY, HARRY: Music composer and writer. In 1930:
collaborated on "Check and Double Check," "The
Cuckoos," RKO; "Animal Crackers," Paramount; "Top
Speed," Warner. In 1931: collaborated on story and
screen play "Broad Minded," Warner. In 1932: col-
laborated on "The Kid From Spain." United Artists;
"Horse Feathers." Paramount. In 1933 with Bert
Kalmar wrote story, music and lyrics. "Duck Soup."
Paramount. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Hips, Hips. Hooray," RKO. With Bert Kalmar
wrote music and lyrics for the same picture: collaborated
on story and screen play of "The Circus Clown." First
National. In 193."i: collaborated on screen play, and music
and lyrics, "Bright Lights," FN; collaborated on music
and lyrics, "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte
Carlo." 20th Century-Fox; "A Night at the Opera,"
MGM. In 1936: collaborated on "Sing Me a Love
Song," WB; collaborated on screen play and music "Walk-
ing on Air," RKO-Radio.
.,„!1V''0'-PH, OSCAR: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
Ihis Day and Age." Paramount. In 1935: "The Cru-
sades," "Annapolis Farewell," Paramount.
« ?",k"'-''J*' GERALD K.: Advertising manager.
Schrelber Brewing Company, Inc., Buffalo N Y • b
Bowling Green. Ohio; married and has one son 'and
one daughter. Catherine. Began newspaper work on
newspaper established by father In Bowling Green. Ohio-
went to Buffalo, N. Y. 1903; reporter Buffalo Express
one year; Assistant city editor Buffalo Enquirer, one
.year; city editor four years; managing editor ten years
Joined Fox Film Corporation as assistant to Winfield
Sheehan. 1923; publicity manager Fox Film Corpora-
tion eighteen months; editor Motion Picture Magazine
one year; Joined RCA Pfiotophone, Inc.. as director of
publicity and advertising in 1929. Resigned 1933 to
return to Buffalo to become advertising manager of
Schrelber Brewing Company. Inc. Instituted radio hour
daily, "Me and Mike." WGR, Buffalo, as commentator.
RUE, JACK: Branch Manager, b. December 27, 1892;
e. Brownsville, Pa. Worked for Supreme Film, 1918-
1921; Universal, 1921-1923; Pathe, 1923-1931, then with
MGM. Rejoined Universal in 1932 and then Salt Lake
manager. Joined Grand National. San Francisco.
RUECKERT, ERNST: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RUEHMANN. HEINZ: Actor. In 1932: "His Majesty,
King Ballyhoo," Capital. In 1933: "Der Brave Suen-
der." European Films; "Ich und die Kaiserin," "La-
chende Erben," "Heimkehr ins Gluck." "Es gibt nur
eine Liebe," "Die Finanzen des Grossherzogs." In 1934:
"Pipin der Kurze," "Ein Walzer fur Dlch," "Heinz im
Mond." "Frasquita." In 1935: "Wer wagt gewinnt."
In 1936: "Der Aussenselter."
RUFFIN. W. F.: Indepei.dent exhibitor. Owns Palace
Theatre. Covington, Tenn. ; Palace Theatre, Newbern,
Tenn. : New Capitol Theatre, Martin, Tenn. Vice-president
of MPTO of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
RUGGLES. CHARLES: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Cal. ;
h. 5 feet 6 inches ; light brown hair and light gray
eyes; w. 145 pounds; hy. handball, boxing and swimming.
Al age of 15 went to San Francisco and took a part
In Barrie's "The Admirable Crichton." After this
played stock in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Later
joined with Oliver Morosco and made first appearance In
New York In "Help Wanted." Then "Rolling Stones."
"Canary Cottage," "The Tick Tock Man of Oz," "Tumble
Inn." "The Demi-Virgin," "White Collars," "Battling
Butler," "Queen High" and "Rainbow." Chosen by
Paramount for part in "Gentlemen of the Press," fol-
lowed by "The Lady Lies," "Boadhouse Nights," "Young
Man of Manhattan," "Queen High." "Her Wedding
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Night," "Charley's Aunt" "Trouble In Paradise,"
•Evenings for Sale," "Love Me Tonight," "70.000 Wit-
nesses," "Husband's Holiday," "^This Reckless Age,"
"Girl Habit," "The Beloved Bachelor," "Honor Among
Lovers," "The Smiling Lieutenant," "One Hour With
You," "This Is The Night." "The Night of June 13."
Paramount; (1933) "Murders in the Zoo," "Terror
Aboard," "Mama Loves Papa," "Girl Without a Room,"
"Alice In Wonderland," "If I Had a Million," Para-
mount; "Melody Cruise." Radio. In 1934: "Melody in
Spring." Paramount; "Murder in the Private Car." MGM;
"Triends of Mr. Sweeney." Warner; "Six of a Kind."
"Pursuit of Happiness." Paramount. In 1935: "Ruggles
of Red Gap." "People Will Talk" and "The Big Broad-
cast of 1936." all Paramount; "No More Ladies," MGM.
In 1936: "Anything Goes." "Early To Bed." "Wives
Never Know." "Mind Tour Own Business," Paramount;
"Hearts Divided." WB.
RUGGLES, WESLEY: Director. b. Loa Angeles.
Cal. ; dark hair and brown eyes; p. Charles S. Buggies,
non-professional; e. Polytechnic high school, San Fran-
cisco; div. Arline .Tuclge : hy. swimming, golf, hunting.
Played stock in Pacific Coast cities. Started in pictures In
1914 as an actor, with Mack Sennett as a Keystone cop.
However, he was more interested in the direction end.
and soon got into it. Directed "Street Girl." "Con-
demned." "Honey," "The Sea Bat" "The Kick Oft."
"Man of Quality." "Beware of Widows." '"Finders
Keepers." "The Four Flusher." "Scandal." and "Street
Girl" and "Cimarron" for Radio in 1930; "Are These
Our Children." "Roar of the Dragon," "Monkey's Paw,"
"No Man of Her Own." Paramount. In 1933: "College
Humor." "I'm No Angel." Paramount. In 193'':
"Bolero." "Shoot the Works." Paramount. In 1935: "The
Gilded Lily." "Accent on Youth." "The Bride Comes
Home." "Valiant is the Word for Carrie." Paramount.
RUGOFF, EDWARD N.: Independent Exhibitor. Na-
tive of Whitehaven, Pa., and a graduate of the White-
haven high school. Started in the film business 22 years
ago when he was associated with Harry Rapf in produc-
tion. Entered exhibition by building two theatres In
Brooklyn and one in Long Island. He then formed the
RugofT & Becker circuit and acquired a number of houses
until the total reach»d 11, seven of which are In the metro-
politan area. Address Is Triad Operating Corp., 303 West
42nd Street. New York City.
RUHL, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold."
Universal.
RUHMANN. HEINZ: Actor. In 1936: "Frasquita."
Du World.
RUICK, MEL: Actor. In 1936: "The President's Mys-
tery." Republic.
RUIZ, ANTONIO M.:
Latino Americana. S. A.
Mexico. Sept. 3, 1897; p.
of stage settings, painter.
Artists in Hollywood. 1927.
Art director. Cinematografica
(CLASA). b. Mexico City,
Spanish; married. Designer
Set designing with United
"Vamanos con Panrho Villa!."
Cinematografica Latino Americana. S. A.
RULE, COLONEL ALBERT L. : (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
RUMANN, SIEGFRIED: Actor. b. Hamburg. Ger-
mayn; h. 6 feet. w. 200 pounds: brown hair, blue-gray
eyes; e. public schools of Hamburg and at Ilmenan
College. Played In stock In Hamburg and BUlefeld;
went to Kiel and remained five years at the Kaiser's
theatre. On stage in "Grand Hotel." "Alien Corn,"
"Eight Bells" and others. In 1!I34 signed Fox contract
and appeared In "Marie Galante." In 193.5: "The Wed-
ding Night." United Artists; "Under Pressure." "Spring
Tonic." "The Farmer Takes a Wife." Fox; "A Night at
(he Opera." MGM. In 1936: "The Princess Comes
Across." Paramount; "The Bold Caballero." Republic. In
1937: "On the Avenue." "Dead Yesterday." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox; "Maytime." MGM.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- married
div. - - divorce
p. -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
RUNYON. DAMON: Writer. Appeared In Vltaphone
No. 1047, "At the Round Table." In 1933 wrote "Lads
for a Day," Columbia. 1934: "Little jSIlss .Marker,"
Paramount; wrote original of "The Lemon Drop Kid,'
Paramount; wrote story of "Million Dollar Ransom."
Universal: wrote story on which "Midnight Alibi" was
ijased, "A Very Honorable Guy," First National; wrote
"The Big Mitten" which suggested plot for "No
Ransom," Liberty. In 1935: original. "Hold 'Em Yale."
Paramount; original. "Princess O'Hara." Universal. In
1936: story. "Professional Soldier." 20th Century-Fox;
original. "Three Wise Guys." MGM; wrote story "All
Scarlet." which was partly the basis of "Racing Lady,"
RKO-Radio.
RURIC, PETER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RUSH, DICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
RUSH, FELIX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
RUSKIN. HARRY: Writer. b. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nov. 30, 1894; h. 5 feet. 6 Inches; black hair and brown
eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. public schools In Cincinnati
and at Miami Military Academy In Germantown, Ohio,
a preparatory school for West Point from which ha
graduated; hy. anagrams and polo. While In th(
clothing business took to writing sketches. Sold his
first one to Florenz Zlegfeld for his "Follies" in
1923; provided material for such shows as the "RIt2
Review," "Greenwich Village Follies," "Le Malre'9
Affairs" and the first "Little Show": wrote and staged
"Hot Chocolates"; collaborated wlh John Murray Ander-
son in wriing "Almanac"; wrote the song "I May Be
Wrong, but I Think You're Wonderful" sung in this
production; In 1930. In collaboration with Oscar Ham-
merstein II, wrote "Ballyhoo"; wrote much of the
material for the 1931 Earl Carroll's "Vanities." Motion
picture experience dated from the writing of "The
King of Jazz,." for Universal. In 1933: "Too Much
Harmony." Paramount. In 1934-35: collaborated on the
screen play of "Six of a Kind." "We're Not Dressing."
"Many Happy Returns." "Pursuit of Happiness." "Ready
for Love." "Limehouse Blues," "You Belong to Me."
"Rumba," additional dialogue. "The Glass Key." "Stolen
Harmony," "It's a Gift." Paramount; "Kid Millions,"
UA. In 1936: collaborated on play "Lady Be Careful."
"Three Cheers for Ixive." "Big Broadcast of 1936." "Two
For Tonight." "Here Comes Cookie." "Champagne
Waltz." Paramount: additional dialogue "Great Guy."
GN. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "23% Hours'
Leave," GN.
RUSSELL, ALBERT: Actor. In 1936: "I Conquer the
Sea," Academy.
RUSSELL, DONALD: Art director. Nettlefold Studios.
England, b. London, Jan. 26. 1905; married: e. Queen
Elizabeth's Grammar School. Kingston. Articled to
auctioneers and surveyors: became manager to estate busi-
ness. Entered film industry in 1929 as assistant director
at Nettlefold: transferred to sound department In 1930:
realized ambition by joining art department as draughts-
man; then outside buyer: art-directed first picture in June.
1933. and was appointed director.
RUSSELL, ELIZABETH: Actress, b. Philadelphia; h.
" ft. S in.; w. IIS lbs.; blue eyes and blonde hair. Was
a model. In innfi: "Forgotten Faces." "Girl of the
Oziirks." "Hideaway Girl," Paramount.
RUSSELL. EVANGELINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture .\lmanan.l
RUSSELL J. GORDON: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RUSSELL. HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
RUSSELL. JOHN LOWELL:
tine .\lmanac. )
RUSSELL. WARY: Actress. In 1935: "A Night at the
Ritz." Warner. In 1036: "The Mandarin Mystery." Re-
public.
RUSSELL, ROSALIND: Actress, b. Waterbury. Conn.,
p. father, lawyer; motlier editor of Vogue; e. traveled,
studying literature and theology. Played in stock com-
panies. Was scheduled to appear with Mady Christians
in "Talent." Appeared in "The Second :Man" with Bert
Lytell, and was placed under contract to MGM. Appeared
in "Evelyn Prentice" and "Forsaking All Others." both
MGM. In 1935: "West Point of the Air," "Reckless."
"The Casino Murder Case." "China Seas." "Rendezvous,"
MGM. In 1936: "It Had to Happen," "Under Two
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Flags." 20th Century-Fox; "Trouble tor Two," MGM:
"Craig's Wife," Columbia.
RUSSELL, ROY: Actor. In 1937: "Fire Over Eng-
land," UA-London Films.
RUSSELL, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RUSSIAN SYMPHONIC CHOIR: In 1935: "Anna
Karenina," MGJI.
RUTH, "BABE" HERMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
RUTH, EDWARD S., M.D.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
RUTH, MARSHALL: Actor. b. Marshalltown,
Iowa, December 24, 1898: h. 5 feet 10V4 Inches: blond
hair and blue eyes; w. 230 pounds; e. Culver Military
Academy, Iowa State College. University of Wisconsin,
Beloit College; hy. football. Entered pictures In 1922.
Screen career Includes "Red Wine," Dick in "Joy Street,"
Billy in "Nix on Dames," Fox; "Virgin Lips." Colum-
bia; "Navy Blues." Babe Kltterick in "Broadway Melody"
(1929), MGM. In 1935: "False Pretenses," Chesterfield.
In 1936: "Wedding Present," Paramount.
RUTHERFORD. ANN: Actress, b. Toronto, Canada.
18 years ago; h. 5 feet 'iVz inches; black hair and dark
brown eyes; w. 105 pounds; p. Mr, and Mrs. John DuCferin
Rutherford, professionals: e. San Francisco and Los
Angeles; hy. raising canaries. Appeared with parents
in stock at age of five. Trained by mother, a cousin of
Richard Mansfield. Appeared on Los Angeles radio pro-
grams, playing roles from babies to old women. On
screen in 1935: "Waterfront Lady," Mascot: "Melody
Trail," "The Singing Vagabond." Republic. In 1936:
"The Lawless Nineties," "The Harvester," "The Lonely
Trail," "Comin' Bound the Mountain," "Down to the
Sea," Republic. In 1937: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short
product.
RUTHERFORD, JOHN: Actor. "Half Shot at Sun-
rise" (1930), Radio Pictures; "Whoopee" (1930), United
Artists. In 1934: "The Affairs of Cellini." Unitoi
Artists-20th Century In 1935: "The Crusades," Para.
In 1936: "Three On the Trail." Paramount.
RUTHVEN, MADELINE: Writer, b. Iowa; h. 5 feet
6 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 120 pounds; p. Cath-
erine Bingham and Dwight H. Skinner, non-professionals;
e. Houston Heights high school and Baylor university;
hy. book collecting. With Paramount two and one-half
years; then to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in June, 1924, as a
writer and editorial adviser. Among her pictures are
"Spoilers of the West," "Wyoming, the Bushranger" and
"Morgan's Last Raid," In 1934: collaborated on screen
play of "Dangerous Corner." Radio; screen play "Shook,"
Monogram. In 1936: .screen play "Straight From the
Shoulder." Paramount; collaborated screen story "And
Sudden Death"; collaborated on screen play "The Accus-
ing Finger," Paramount.
RUTLEDGE, CLARK: (.See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
RUTTENBERG, JOSEPH: Cameraman. Newspaperman
in Boston, then staff photographer on a Boston paper
Produced own newsreel. Started at Fox studio as a first
cameraman in 1915. With Fox 11 years; joined MGM.
Films include "Over the Hill." "If Winter Comes" and
"The Fool" at Fox. In 1935: "The Peoples Enemy,"
RKO; "Gigolette." Select. In 1936: "Man Hunt,"
Warner; "Three Godfathers," "Mob Rule," "Fury," "Pic-
cadilly Jim," "Mad Holiday." MGM; "Frankie and
Johnnie," Republic.
RUYSDAEL, BASIL: Narrator. In 1936: Educational
Short product.
RYAN. BABS AND HER BROTHERS: Singers and
pianists. In 1935: Vitaphone short product.
RYAN, BEN: Writer. Vitaphone No. 1029. "A Ten-
ement Tangle"; No. 998. "Websterian Students." In
1933 collaborated on additional dialo&ue. "My Weakness."
"Sailor's Luck." Fox. In 1934: with Murray Roth wrote
additional dialo.^ue for "Palooka." "Transatlantic Jlerry-
Go-Round." United Artists-Reliance; "Million Dollar
Ransom," Universal; "Id Give My Life." Paramount. In
1935; collaborated on screen play, "Chinatown Squad."
Universal. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Laugh-
ing Irish Eyes," Republic.
RYAN, CHARLES H.: Assistant Zone Manager. Warner
Theatres, Chicago, b. Chicago, 111.. Jan. 8, 1893; e.
graduate. Crane Technical High School. Chicago: married.
In Industry 29 years. 1909-1922, manager, Garfield Thca-
^'t„ ^^3^°,lJ^~-^'^^^*- manager, Milford Theatre. Chl-
iQ«' i,^^^ly-&- manager. Irving Theatre. Chicago: 1927-
19i8. manager. Buckingham Theatre. Chicago; 1928-1929
IZ'" fnli, ?ivi"^°?P^"-^- •^"''"° ^"d Buckingham thea-
llll' J ,i'^l^\- 'district manager of four Warner thea-
tres. North Side. Chicago; laa2-1934. district manager,
nine Warner Theatres, South Side, Chicago; 1935-37 assist-
V-iscons'n '"'"''^"' '•"' "'^>"''^'* '" Illinois. Indiana and
n..'!,^'^v' °°'*.: ^^".'"'' ^" "32: collaborated on screen
Play Jvagana, Universal; collaborated on story "Car-
nival Boat, " KKO-Pathe. In 1934: collaborated on '^n-
vv- t'" . n!^^*'' V'^^ersal. In 1935: collaborated on "Men
\Vithout Nanies, Paramount; "The Daring Young Man,"
;." '. ... P'^'^'- collaborated on screen play "Midnight
Court," "Smart Blonde," WB. umgrn
manlcj'^' ''"''OT"^: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Al-
.im?"* nA^'"",°'*'= i?'*""' ^" "36: "Crime Over Lon-
don. UA-London Films.
\lasI*''!5Vm^-''f5fu9*^'-^,^^^^"= Lawyer, b. Cambridge,
Mass Sept. i, 1892; p. John D. and Annie Farrell Ryan
e Cambridge high school, Georgetown Law School, LLB
hi. K=; icn'l'^'i^''?.'^^?- Admitted to District of Colum-
Dia Bar, 1914, admitted to Massachusetts Bar 1915 First
m'anif."/"' l^^'^ infantry, 7Sth Division. Returned to
nf on,- /" ,^°' °" /"""= ^all of 1919. Lawyer in charge
of anti -trust suit of A. B. Momand. Oklahoma. Prosecuted
t'.Jt ^°^"' anti-trust suit against Paramount until settle-
ment. Prosecuting attorney for Morse and Rotherberg cir-
cuit anti-trust suit and for Lina Basquette suit against
/ieitz Brothers and their New Bedford. Mass., theatre
operating companies. Retained as Bank Night attorney in
.New ii,ngland.
7 "X:?"',- ''^n"^^^ Casting Director, b. Elizabeth, N.
J... March 19, 1890; h. 6 feet; w. 180 poupds; brown
f'^i. *^* ^^^^' *• parochial schools of Elizabeth and
at bt. Uenedicts Preparatory School at Newark N J •
married and has three children; hy. outdoor sports.'
Kntered employ of Fox Films In New York as property
man m 1916. Soon was made assistant director.
Returned to the New York Studio of Fox Films after
tlie war as assistant director. In 1921 was made casting
director and in August, 1923. transferred to the Fox
We't Coast Studio in same capaciy. In 1930 resigned
'.? ^°c ^"}° "'* agency business. In 1933 returned to
tox Studio as casting director.
RYAN. NANCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
, '^^AN, PEGGY: Actress, r.n. Margaret Orene Ryan;
b. Aug. 28, 1924, Long Beach, CaL; h. 4 feet 6 Inches;
w. bl pounds; dark hair and blue eyes. Before entering
pictures appeared in vaudeville. In 1936: "Top of the
Town," Universal.
., ^X^^' '''^"- '"• President of own producing company,
b. Muscatine, Iowa. June 7, 1893; Paramount sales-
man. District sales manager for Universal, Kansas City
and seven other cities. Vice president and general
manager Standard Film Corp., Chicago, and middle west.
Assistant to Sales Manager, Pathe. Sales manager,
I athe. General manager Associated Exhibitors, distrib-
uting Harold Lloyd films. Liquidated exhibitor's interest
in Associated Exhibitors. Organized, vice president and
general manager of Capitol Enterprises, theatre circuit
in middle west; later sold to Universal. West coast
production manager. Pathe. Supervised all Pathe Inde-
pendent units. General manager and vice president of
Metropolitan Picture Corp. and Metropolitan Studios,
wherein operated ond supervised production. Produced
tvvo-reel Chester Conklin comedies for Paramount-Publix
President, Phil L. Ryan Productions, producing comedies
for Paramount release. Production manager in direct
charge of production for Sdznick International Pictures
Inc. In 1936: production manager. "Little Lord Faunt-
leroy." United Artists.
RYAN. ROBERT J.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac)
RYAN. ROSETTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac, )
RYAN, WILLIAM ANTHONY: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
RYDELL, LOUIS: Advertising Manager. Variety, b.
New York City. April 10. 1893; married. Associated
with Variety for over 23 years as advertising manager.
RYDVIST, VI RAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
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RYERSON. FLORENCE: Writer, r. n. Mrs. Colin
Clements; b. Glendale, Ca., Sept. 20, 1894; h. 5 feet,
2 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 145 pounds; p.'
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dwight Willard., father was
editor of the Los Angeles Evening Express; e. Pasadena
high school, Stanford and Radcliffe at Harvard; also a
member of George P. Baker's class of play\vritlng; m.
Colin Clements, playwright; collaborated on "All on a
Summer's Day." just published by French; novels (In
collaboration with Colin Clements): "Seven Suspects"
"This Awful Age," "Fear of Fear," "Diana Laughs."
Wrote scenarios on "Oh, WTiat a Night," in 1926;
"The Demi-Bride," "Love Makes 'Em Wild," "Adam
and Evil" and "Johnny, Get Tour Hair Cut" in 1927
"Return of Fu Manchu," 1930-31: "Drums of Jeopardy'
TiJany; 'We Three" and "The Reckless Hour," First
National; "Call of the West," "Sweethearts On Parade."
Columbia. In 1933: collaborated on screen play "The
Crime of the Century," Paramount. In 1934: collaborated
on the screen play of "This Side of Heaven." "A Wicked
Woman." "Have A Heart," MGM; "A Notorious Gentle-
man." Universal. In 1935: "The Casino Murder Case,"
MGM. Seven novels published by Appleton, Long and
Smith, 1928-35 (in collaboration with Colin Clements).
In 1936: collaborated on original story and screen play
"Tough Guy," "Moonlight Murder," "Mad Holiday,"
RYLEY. PHIL: Actor. In 1935
FN.
RYNO. WILLIAM H.
Almanac. )
'Bright Lights,"
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
RYSKIND, MORRIE: Screen writer and plavwright
Graduate of Columbia School of Journalism. In 1931- col-
laborated on story and dialogue, "Palmy Days " TJA*
collaborated on musical play and adaptation, ''Animal'
Crackers," Paramount. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play, "A Night at the Opera," MGM; "Anything Goes "
Paramount: "Ceiling Zero." Warner. In 1936- col-
laborated on screen play "Kh.vthm on the Range." Para-
mount; "My Man Godfrey." associate producer, "Luckiest
Girl in the World." Universal.
SAAL, WILLIAM: Producer. Was associate producer
and general manager, KBS Productions, Inc.; Quadruple
Film. Amity Pictures Corp.; b. Dallas, Texas, 1898; m.
Edna May Starljng; e. Trinity College. Started in film
business at age of thirteen, working after school as ship-
per for Mutual Film Corp.. in Dallas. Shipped first
picture ever released in Texas— a split reel. After gradu-
ating from Trinity, studied law and medicine. Re-entered
picture business as buyer and booker for H. E. Halsey In
Texas. Remained in same capacity when Halsey sold out
to Lynch and then Lynch to Paramount. Remained with
Paramount for twelve years. In 1931 became associated
with L. A. Young. President Tiffany Productions. Inc •
■as vice-president and general manager of Tiffany Produc-
tions. Inc., and president and owner of Quadruple Pictures
^^ ■■oH''-,, ?^°™,®'' ^^'^S Productions with Sam Bischoff
?.'i?u^'ilf ^^"^^ *" •^""^- "32. Disbanded in 1933. Made
J . ^^ Brain and "Deluge," released through RKO
and Ouanga," released through Paramount International
Lorp. Formed Select Productions. Inc in May 1934
rl^o^n" .1" ""t D^T^'^" "'Giffolette ■■ "People's Enemy.''
released through RKO. For Republic four Bill Boyds
Federal Agent." "Burning Gold." "Go Get It Haines"'
and Racing Luck.
In 1936: col-
SAALBURG, ALLEN: Art director,
laborated on "Green Pastures," WB.
SABATELLO. DARIO: Advertising manager. Para-
""""it Films S. A. I.. Rome. Italy; b. Rome. Oct. 26
1911; p. Amedeo and Emma Sabatello: e. Doctor in Law
in science of journalism, letters and History of Art- not
married. Was art dealer, journalist, lecturer, newspaper
reporter, manager of art gallery, art critic Entered
motion picture industry with Paramount Films.
SABATO, ALFREDO:
Almanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SABEL, JOSEPHINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SABIN, CHARLES:
manac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
SABIN. FRANK E.: Exhibitor. Majestic Theatre.
Eureka. Mont.; b. Des Moines. Iowa. July 19, 1889; mar-
ried. Was clerk. Operating Majestic theatre 17 years.
SABIN, TEDDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SABINI, FRANK. (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SABU: Player. In 1937: "Elephant Boy," UA.
SABURI. SHIN: Player. r.n. Yoshio Ishizaki. b.
Hokkaido, Japan, ilay 16, 1909; h. 5 ft. 3 in.; w. 127
lbs.: black hair and eyes; e. Seisoku English School.
Was school teacher. Joined Nikkatsu Co. 1931, trans-
ferred to Shochiku 19.'55. Films include "Akogare,"
"llaru-no-Josel."
SACCHI, FILIPPO: Film critic, Corriere Delia Sera,
Milan. Italy; b. Vicenza, Italy, April 6, 1887: e. doctor
of literature. University of Padova; married. Was pro-
fessor: newspaperman.
SACK, ALFRED N.: President and General Manager,
Sack Amusement Enterprises, San Antonio, b. Greenville.
Miss., Oct. 22, 189S; p. Isaac, Sarah Lee Sack; e.
Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. Bought two San
Antonio theatres upon leaving college in 1919. Operated
these until 1922, in the meantime (1920) established Sack
Amusement Enterprises to handle state rights pictures.
Sold theatres to give full time to exchanges. Personally
road-showed attractions through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkan-
sas, Louisiana and Mississippi until 1924, when withdrew
from film business to enter newspaper publishing. Sold
publishing Interests in early 1931 to re-establsh Sack
Amusement Enterprises as independent distributors In
Southwestern territory. With headquarters in San Antonio,
maintained Oklahoma City branch exchange 1935 to 1937.
Sold branch to .lack Adams of Dallas in order to con-
centrate on roadshows.
SACK, LESTER J.: Vice-president and Sales Manager,
Sack Amusement Enterprises; b. Greenville, Miss.. July
11, 1907; p. Isaac and Sarah Lee Sack; e. graduated from
School of Journalism, University of Missouri, 1927. News-
paper work 1927-31, with various theatrical press agent
jobs as side-lines. Grammar school days spent as "handy
boy" around brother's theatres. Entered Sack Amuse-
ment Enterprises in early 1931, when firm founded In
1920 was re-established by his brother Alfred. Opened
Oklahoma City branch 1935; sold branch to Jack Adams in
1937 to devote efforts to roadshow activities from San
.\ntonio base.
SACKHEIM, JERRY: Associate producer. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen story "I Can't Escape," Beacon. In
1935: "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play "Nobody's Fool," Beacon.
SACK IN, LOU: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SADLER. HARLEY: Owner, manager and director,
own stage company; b. Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, Sept. 1
1892; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sadler; e. high school and
two years Reynolds Military School; married. Appeared
in vaudeville, showboats, various stock companies. Or-
ganized present company in 1919. Vice-president of
Actor's Equity Association: vice-president. Outdoor Show-
men's Association of America. Present company operating
in Texas. 45 persons, presenting drama, music and vaude-
ville. Member of Elks, Shrine. Heart of America, Show-
men's League and other organizations.
SAFFLE, MAURICE: Branch manager; b. Fort Scott,
Kan., Feb. 10, 1902; e. high school; married. Wai with
Universal from March, 1919. to April. 1923. With Pro-
ducers Distributing Company from April. 1923. to Sep-
tember, 1923. Has been with MGM since September, 1923.
Now branch manager.
SAFRON. JEROME: West Coast Sales Manager,
Columbia Pictures, b. New York City. September 5, 1894;
p. Anna and Max Saf ron ; e. high school ; m. Nancy
rcrnelius. Twenty-one years in motion picture business;
manager for FBO in New York City. Detroit. St. Louis.
Boston; then RKO. Philadelphia; later. Eastern Division
Manager, Sales Manager Short Subjects, and then East-
ern (3eneral Sales Manager RKO Home Office, in suc-
cession. Before joining Columbia had been connected
with Mutual Film Corporation, R-C Pictures, FBO and
RKO for nineteen consecutive years.
SAGAN. LEONTINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SAGE. DeWITT L.: Secretary, Beacon Films, Inc.,
25 W. 45th Street. New York City; b. Narragansett. R. I..
August 15. 1905; p. H. W. Sage; e. St. Paul's school.
Concord, N. H.. November, 1925, to September, 1927,
Sage-Chapin's expedition East and Central Africa for
American Museum of Natural History; 1928-29 Guaranty
Trust Company of New York; December, 1929. January.
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1931, member of Martin Johnson Expedition to Africa;
November, 1931, Beacon Flltes, Inc.
SAGE, FRANCES: Actress. In 1936: "The Witness
Chair," "Without Oiders," KKO-Kadio.
SAGE, LEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Ahnanac.)
SAIJO, ERIKO: Actress, r.n. Eilso Yokoo. b. Tokyo,
Japan, Oct. 21, 1912; h. 5 ft. 8 in.; 89 lbs.; black hair
and eyes; hy. horse-riding, music and sports; e. Jissen
Girls' High School. Was with Shochiku Opera Troupe as
dancer. Joined Nikkatsu Co., 1934; Tamagawa Studio.
In films, including "Tsuioku no Bara," "Tajo Busshin. "
SAINPOLIS, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ST. ANGELO, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ST. CLAIR, MALCOLM: Director. b. Los Angeles.
Cal., May 17, 1897; h. 6 feet 3 Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Norman St Clair, non-
professional; e. Los Angeles high school; married. Worked
for Sennett in comedies, then scenarios, then to Metro to
direct Buster Keaton. Directed H. C. Witwer's "Fighting
Blood" series; joined Paramount and has made "Gentle-
men Prefer Blondes," "Sporting Goods," "Beau Broad-
way," "Fleet's In," "Side Street," "Canary Murder
Case," "Night Parade," Montana Moon," "Remote
Control," "Dangerous Nan McGrew," "Boudoir Diplomat."
In 1933: "Goldie Gets Along," Radio; "Olsen's Big
Moment," Fox. In 1937: "Crack-Up," "Time Out for
Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
ST. CLAIR, ROBERT. Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen story "Doughnuts and Society," Mascot.
SAINT-CYR, RENEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SAINT-GRANIER: Actor. In 1935: "Avec I'Assur-
ance," Paramount.
ST. HELIER, IVY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
ST. JOHN, ADELA ROGERS. Journalist and play-
wright, short story writer and noveilpt- Wrote "A Free
Soul," filmed by MGM; "Wicked," Fox. Wrote the Radio
production "What Price Hollywood," together with Gene
Fowler and Rowland Brown. In 1934: Wrote screen play,
"Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen," Paramount; "A Woman's
Man," Monogram.
ST. JOHN, AL: Actor, b. Santa Ana, Cal.; h. 5 feet
8 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 140 pounds; e.
Santa Ana and Los Angeles high schools and received his
stage training in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New
York City; m. non -professional; hy. hunting. Four years
in musical comedy and 20 years in pictures. Appeared
in 1929 in "The Dance of Life," Paramount; "She Goes
to War," United Artists; In 1930 in "Hell Harbor,"
United Artists; "Western Knights," Educational-Mermaid
Talking Pictures; "Two Fresh Eggs," Pathe-Folly. In
1933: "His Private Secretary," "Public Stenographer."
In 1935: "Wanderer of the Wasteland," "Bar 20 Bides
Again," Paramount. In 1936: "Hopalong Cassidy Re-
turns," "Trail Dust." Paramount. In 1937: "The Outcasts
of Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
ST. JOHN, FLOYD: Owner of Cooperative Film Ex-
change, San Francisco, Cal.; b. Boone, Iowa. Sept. 1.
1879. With Oliver Typewriter Company. For two years.
1916-17. was with the World Film Company. Since then
has operated his own exchange, featurine independent
productions. Member, Monogram board of directors. Dis-
tributes Republic (Monogram) product in northern and
southern California.
ST. LEO, LEONARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ST. LUKE CHORISTERS: Players. In 1936: "Rainbow
on the River," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Green Light," DB.
ST. MAUR, ADELE: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
"The Worst Woman In Paris." Fox; "Broken Dreams,"
Monogram. In 1935: "The Gay Deception," 20th Century-
Fox "The Melody Lingers On." UA-Reliance. In 1936:
"The Invisible Ray," Universal.
ST. POLIS, JOHN: Actor. Stage experience in "The
Son Daughter," "The Barker," and many others. Ap-
peared in the pictures, "The Four Horsemen," "The
Three Weeks," "The Lily," "The Return of Peter
Grimm," "Coquette," "In the Next Room" and "Dan-
gerous Business." In 1933: "The World Gone Mad,"
"Sing, Sinner, Sing," Majestic and "Notorious But Nice,"
Chesterfield. In 1935: "Death from a Distance," Chester-
field. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession," Universal; "Three
On the Trail," Paramount; "The Border Patrolman," 20th
Century-Fox.
SAINT VAL. CLAUDE: Actor. In 1936: "La Kermesse
Heroique" (Carnival in Flanders), American Tobis.
SAIS, MARIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SAITO, TATSUO: Actor, b. Tokyo, March 17, 1906;
h. 5 ft. 8 in.; w. 130 lbs.; married; hy. painting, curio
collection; e. Keika Middle School. Was with foreign trad-
ing company in Manila, 1922, entered Kamata Studio.
Shochiku Cinema. With Nikkatsu Co. short time, re-
joined Shochiku, Ohfuna Studio. Films include "Kazoku
Kaigi," "Yogoto no Yume."
SAITO, TORAJIRO: Director, Ohfuna Studio, Shochiku
Cinema Company, Tokyo. Japan. b. Yashima-machi,
Akita Prefecture. Japan, Jan. 30, 1905; e. Tokyo School
of Foreign Languages; married. Worked for Hoshi
Pharmaceutical Company, Tokyo. With Kamata Studio.
.Shochiku Cinema Company, since 1921. Director since
1924.
SAKAI, HIROSHI: Cameraman, Daiichi Elga Sat-
suelsho (First Film Production), Kyoto. Japan, b. Uzu-
masa, Kyoto Japan. Aug. 15. 1898; e. intermediate
school; married. Cinematographic Art Association: Tokyo
Maiyu Newspaper. Newsreel Section, then with Schochiku
and Nikkatsu companies. Now with Daiichi Eiga Sat-
sueisho.
SAKAMOTO, TAKESHI: Actor, r.n. Buhei Nagaishl.
b. Japan, Sept. 21, 1904; h.
married; e. primary school.
Shochiku Cinema Co., in
"Kanraku no Yowa Fukete,"
ft. 4 in.; w. 130 lbs.
Joined Kamata Studio,
1924. Pictures include:
"Hatsu Sugata."
"Orphan of the
SAKER, ETHEL: Actress. In 1937:
Wilderness," British Empire Films.
SA LA BERT, F. : (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SALE, "CHIC". Died December, 1936. (See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
SALE, FRED, JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SALE, RICHARD: Writer. In 1937: wrote story "Find
the Witness," Columbia.
SALE, VIRGINIA: b. Urbana, 111.; e. Urbana high
school. University of Illinois, American Academy of Dra-
matic Arts, New York City, specializing in dramatics and
English; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; w. 120 pounds; brown hair,
brown eyes. Five years on the stage, in legitimate pro-
ductions, chautaqua, vaudeville. Entered pictures In 1927.
when King Vidor gave her a bit part In "The Crowd."
Played in "Legionnaires in Paris," "Lovln' the Ladles,"
Radio; "Viennese Nights," Warner; "Too Young to
Marry," First National; "My Past," Warner; "The Great
Meadow," MGM; "Many a Slip," Universal; "Big Busi-
ness Girl," First National: "Gold Dust Gertie," Warner;
"Sob Sister," Fox; "The Sin of Madelon Claudet," MGM;
"Selling Shorts," Pathe; "Her Majesty Love," Warner;
"Secret Service," RKO; "Fireman Save My Child," FN.
In 1933 appeared in "Sitting Pretty," Paramount. In
1934: "Smarty," Warner; "Registered Nurse," First
National. In 1935: "It's a Small World." Fox. In 1937:
"Outcast." Paramount.
SALEM-KADLER, BEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
SALISBURY, CAPTAIN E. A.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
SALKOW, SIDNEY: Assistant Associate Producer,
Paramount Pictures; b. New York City, June 16, 1909;
P. Louis and Charlotte; e. College of the City of New
York, BA. ; Columbia University; admitted to Harvard
Law School. Director, New York stage "Bloodstream"
and "Black Tower." Assistant to Chester Erskin oh
"Last Mile," "Subway Express" and Guild production
of "He." Production assistant, "I Love an Actress,"
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div. - - divorce
p. -
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h. - - - height
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"Step-Daughters of War." "Harlem" and others. Assis-
tant to Benjamin Glazer," "Phantom President." In
1BS3: dialogue direction, "Supernatural," Paramount. As-
sociate director, "From Hell to Heaven," "Big Executive."
Paramount. In 1934: managing director, Elverhoj Summer
Theatre. In 1935: director. New York stage production.
"Geraniums In My Window," "Sky's the Limit." Asso-
ciate director, "De Luxe." Writer, Paramount. Screen
play (in collahoration). "Roaring Guns," "Rhythm on the
Range" and "Murder With Pictures," 1936; directed "Four
Days Wonder." U; "Lady Be Careful," Paramount. In
1937: directed "Girl Overboard." U.
SALOMON A. M.: Studio manager. Wamer-Flrst
National. Teddington. Eng. b. California. Jan. 15, 1891:
m. : e. grammar and high school. Was shipping clerk,
booking clerk and salesman at Warner San Francisco
exchange. 1919, assistant property manager. Warner
Glendale studio. 1920-1932, head of property department,
transportation and assistant studio manager. Later super-
intendent and chief of police for Warners at Hiirbank,
At end of 1932 transferred to England as studio manager.
SALTER, COLONEL HARRY B. : Chief auditor and
comptroller of the state treasury. New Jersey, b. New
Jersey, 1873; e. public schools, Trenton. N. J. 1890,
reportorlal work. New York and Philadelphia newspapers.
1894-1904, assistant city clerk, Trenton. 1904-14 elected
city clerk. 1917. chief auditor and assistant to comptroller.
New Jersey. 1905, lieutenant colonel in department of
quartermaster general.
SALTER, WILLIAM SEABROOKE: Recordist. G.-B.
and Gainsborough, London, b. Dorking, Surrey. England.
March 15, 1895. Married, e. Dorking High School and
Northampton Engineering College, London. Served in
Royal Garrison Artillery. Engineer to C. F. Elvvell for
manufacture of high power W-T transmitting apparatus
and aerial mark and antennae systems and became his
assistant in De Forest Phonofilms; works engineer. De
Forest and British Talking Pictures and assistant re-
cordist to latter. Later Gaumont Sound News and Gau-
raont studios. Recorded: 1933. "Good Companions," "I Was
a Spy." "Constant Nymph"; 1934. "Jew Suss," "My Old
Dutch," "Road House," "Iron Duke"; 1935, "Fighting
Stock." In 1935: "Boys Will Be Boys." "Jack of All
Trades." In 1936: "Nine Days a Queen" and "The Man
Who Lived Again," GB.
SALTER. WILLIAM: Art director. In 1935: "Glgo-
lette," Select.
SALZBURG, MILTON J.: President. Pictorial Film
Library, Inc., 130 West 46th Street, New York City; b.
New York City, Dec. 17. 1910; p. David and Bess Salz-
burg; e. James Monroe high school; married. Worked for
publishing firms of Alfred A. Knopf and Simon and
Schuster. Worked for General Film Library as librarian
for three years. Left to cut and edit "Dealers in Death."
After release of this picture he opened the Pictorial Film
Library, Inc.. movins to present quarters after three
months. Doing stock .shot business with buyers of stock
material In the United States and Europe.
SAMARIN-ELSKY, E.: Actor. In 1936: "Dubrovskv,"
Amkino.
SAMBURSKY. DANIEL: Composer. In 1935: songs,
"The Land of Promise." Zionist Organization of America.
SAMONISKY, HARRIS: City editor. Journal-Every
Evening. Wilmington. Del.; b. Delaware City. Del., June
28, 1895; p. Max and Lena Samonisky; e. public schools
of Delaware, graduate Delaware City High School. 1912,
Delaware College, now University of Delaware, 1916 ; B.
A. ; has one son. Began newspaper work at 17 as corre-
spondent for Wilmington and Philadelphia newspapers.
Held various positions until United States entered World
War. Was in training camps in Virginia, and was on way
overseas as first lieutenant at time of Armistice. Dis-
charged Dec. 3. 1918. at Newport News, Va. Worked with
Bpthlchem Steel Company, and in February. 1919. became
reporter for old Every Evening. Served as reporter, state
editor, sports editor and city editor. When Evening Jour-
ral and Every Evening merged Jan. 1. 1933. was selected
city editor of new paper, Journal-Every Evening. Member
of Wilmington Newspaper Guild. Past Grand Master.
Grand Lodge. A. F. and A. M. of Delaware and active
in various social and welfare agencies; member of Swedish
Tercentenary Commission. Appointed by Pres. Roosevelt as
member of Delaware Valley Tercentenary Commission.
SAMPSEL. JOHN GUY: Actor. In 1936: Vltaphone
short product,
SAMSON, IVAN: Actor. In 1935: "Blossom Time,"
"The Student's Romance," "Honours Easy," BIP; "Music
Hath Charms," Associated British Pictures; "Experts
Opinion," Paramount; "A Woman Alone," Klement. In
1936: "Hail and Farewell," Warners. In 1937: "April
Romance," MGM.
SAMSON, SYDNEY: Branch Manager, 20th Century
Fox, Buflfalo, N. Y. ; e. P. S. No. 1, N. \'. ; Townsenc
Harris high school, N. Y. ; City College of New York.
Office boy. General Films Co.. shipper, booker, salesman,
assistant branch manager. Universal Film Co.. Mecca
Branch, N. Y. C. ; state right disiributor in New York for
Foursquare Pictures, Mentor Scenics. In 1920 opened ex-
change. Upper New York State, distributor for Harry
Warner, Sam Grand, called Grand and Warner, dis-
tributing Warner Bros., Preferred, C. B. & C. Produc-
tions— branches In Albany and Buffalo. Merged with Nu-
ATt and developed Bond Photoplays which distributed all
Independent product released in Upper New York State
territory for a number of years. With nationalization of
Warner Bros., Columbia Pictures, etc., left the state right
field to become New Haven branch manager for Fox. Year
later transferred to Buffalo branch. President, Film
Board of Trade. Buffalo.
SAMUEL, MAURICE: Writer. In 1935: narrative,
"The Land of Promise," Zionist Organization of America.
SAMUELS, CHARLES: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
nn "Stolen Harmony," Paramount.
SAMUELS, LESSER: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "It's Love Again," GB. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "O.H.M.S.," "You're in the Navy Now."
GB.
SAMUELS. WALTER: Sound. In 1935: collaborated
on sound, "Under the Pampas Moon." Fox.
SAMUELSON, SIDNEY E.: Newton Theatre. Newton.
N. J. b. New York City. January 29. 1895; m. Dorothy
A.; children, Wallace and Gloria; p. Mrs. Rose Samuelson ;
e. College of the City of New York. 1916. Assisted father
in Art theatre, Bronx, Park theatre, Newton, 1919-1924:
Newton theatre, Newton, 1924 to date. Organized MPTO
of New Jersey, 1920. First secretary-director, and ofBcer
for several years. President, June. 1930, to Dec. 1935.
Name changed to Allied Theatre Owners of New Jersey.
Inc., 1931. Vice-president. Allied States Association. 1932.
Became president of Allied In 1934. until February. 1936.
Member executive committee. Allied .States Association.
Director. Allied Theatre Owners of New .lersey. Inc.
SAWUYLOW, M. B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Mmanac.)
SAN MARTIN, CARLOS: Actor. In 1937: "Marked
Woman." WB.
SANBORN. PANSY: Actress. In 1936: Vltaphone shorf
product.
SANCHEZ ARTHUR: General manager Trans-
Oceanic Film Export Company; b. Caracas, \enezuela.
S. A.. April 25. 1900; e. College Libre de Juilly and
Lycee Louis XV. Paris: married. Traveled through
Europe after completing education, returning to Venezuela
in 1920 as manager of the foreign department of the Royal
Pank of Canada. Estalilislied trade relations between
European and American firms, and Venezuela and Colombia.
To United States in 1926 and entered foreign department
of Richmount Pictures. Inc.. then secretary in charge of
Latin American sales, until 1931. when company dis-
solved. Went to Monogram Pictures, foreign department,
until November. 1933. Formed own company. Trans -
Oceanic Film Export Company, in February. 1934. to
distribute American-made pictures throughout world.
SANCHEZ PERAL. ISABELITA: Actress. r. n
Isabel Sanchez Peral; b. Veracruz, Mexico. Nov. 19. 1910;
h. 5 feet 6 inches: chestnut hair and black eyes; p
professionals; e. traveling under private teachers; hobbies
include painting and sculpture. On stage with Virgia
Fabregas company. 1928-1930. Appeared in light comedy-
drama with Spanish dramatic companies. 1934-1935. On
sircen in 1936: "Una Noche en el Paraiso." Cinemalo-
graflca Latino Americana. S. A.
SAND, JILLIAN: Actress, b. Northarapshlre, England:
h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. Ill pounds; brown hair, blue-gray
eyes; e. Prior's Field, a private school near Charter
House, England and in a private school In Paris. Began
stage career in 1928 and played in "The Hairy Ape,"
"From Morn Till Midnight" and many others. Chosen
from among 600 English girl applicants by Fox-Movietone
to go to Hollywood to appear In all -talking pictures. Had
played in "The Silver King" and "To What Red Heli
on English screen.
SANDERS, GEORGE: Actor, b. St. Petersburg, Kus-
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sia, 1906; p.. Margaret Kolbe, famous horticulturist; e.
Dunhurst and Bedales schools. Brighton College and Man-
chester Technical School; green-gray eyes and light brown
hair; h. 6 ft. 3 in.; w. 215 lbs. Was in textile busi-
ness before entering pictures. In 1937: "Lloyds of Lon-
don," "Love Is News," "Slave Ship."
SANDERS, JACK: Actor. In 1935: "Stormy," Uni-
versal.
SANDERS, TROY: Music. In 1935: collaborated on
music, "Paddy O'Day," 20th Century-Fo.x.
SANDERSON, CHALLIS: Director. On technical side
since 1918. Specializes in editing. In 1934: "Danny
Boy," Butcher-Panther, and others for same company.
SANDFORD, STANLEY J.: Actor, b. Osage, Iowa.
February 26, 1894; h. 6 feet 5 inches; dark blue eyes and
brown hair; w. 280 pounds; e. Seattle, Wash.; m. ; two
children, Robert, 12, Louis, 10; by. motoring, swimming.
hunting. Stage experience in Daniel Frawley Company,
Seattle and Alaska. Entered pictures on June 12, 1910.
Pictures Include: "The World's Champion," "The Circus,"
"Blind Husbands," "The Far Call," Fox; "The Iron
Mask," United Artists. In 1936: Charlie Chaplin's
"Modern Times." UA.
SANDLIN, SALLY: Writer, In 1934: collaborated on
"Love Time," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen play
"Navy Wife," Fox.
SAN DOR, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SANDOVAL, MIGUEL. Composer. In 1936: "The Gay
Desperado," UA.
SANDRICH, MARK REX: Director, b. New York
City, October 26, 1900; e. Columbia U., New York;
specializing in science and mathematics; married. Was
short story writer and playwright. Entered picture busi-
ness in 1922. Directed "Swords Points." "Hello, Sailor,"
"Cow's Husband." "Runaway Girls," "Lady Lion," "Talk
of Hollywood," Sono-Art; under contract to Radio Pictures
in 1931 directing comedies; "Troubles from Abroad" and
"The Way of All Fish." Played comedy shorts. In 1933:
"Melody Cruise." "Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men."
"Hurry Call," all Radio, and short feature "So This Is
Harris," also Radio. In 1934: "Hips, Hips, Hooray,"
"Cockeyed Cavaliers," "The Gay Divorcee," RKO. In
1935: "Top Hat." RKO. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet."
"A Woman Rebels." RKO. In 1937: "Shall We Dance,"
RKO.
SANDRINI, LUIS: Actor, b. Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Feb. 22. 1905; brown hair and dark eyes; p. non-pro-
fessionals. Before theatre activity was a high school pro-
fessor. Films include, in 1933: "Tango," Argentina
Sono Film; "Los Tres Berretines," Lumiton; "El Hijo
de Papa." Alton Film: in 1934: "Riachuelo," Argentina
Sono Film; in 1935: "La Muchachada de a Bordo." In
1936: "Puerto Nuevo," "Loco Lindo," "Don Quijote del
Altillo."
SANDROCK, ADELE: Actress. In 1933; "Dawn,"
Protex. In 1936: "Bin Walzer Fuer Dich," 20th Century-
Fox.
SANELLA, ANDY: Orchestra leader. In 1937: Columbia
short product.
SANFORD, BERT, JR.: Northeastern Divisional Sales
Manager, Electrical Research Products. b. New York
City; e. N. Y. public, high schools. 27 years in all
branches of film industry. Started as an actor In GrifBth's
Bicgraph productions. In 1912 joined General Film as
booker, later becoming head booker in New York, sales-
man, assistant manager New York exchange. Joined Pathe
in 1917, in charge of bookings. Later, as salesman for
Pathe, covered New York territory. With both features
and shorts at circuit and independent houses. Joined
Erpi as New York salesman in 1929, later promoted to
cover sales throughout New York State. In 1931, pro-
moted to manager of merchandise sales. Promoted to
Northeastern Divisional Sales Manager, December. 1933.
SANFORD, TINY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
msnac.)
SANFORTH, CLIFFORD: Production manager. Conn
Studios. b. Chicago, Feb. 15. 1895; e. St. Viateurs
College and Notre Dame Univ. Received stage experience
under Leo Dietrichsten. Was assistant stage director at
Colonial Theatre. Cleveland, also in Rochester. In 1915
became affiliated with Universal, Worked as property man,
art and technical director, writer, production manager and
assistant director. Was made director by Laemmie at IS.
Was co-director at Fox: "Life of General Pershing,"
"America," others. In 1920: directed "King-Queen-
.loker," "The Third Woman, ' Paramount. Joined Nell
Shipman Productions as associate producer. In 1922 or-
ganized own independent producing company with J. B.
Warner, and produced series of Westerns starring Ken
Maynard. Also produced series of James O. Curwood and
Gen. Chas. King stories. In 1926: directed "Song of a
Slieik," Astra-National, England. Returning to States
became assiX'iated with World-International. Produced
"Manhattan Butterfly," "Murder by Television," "Rich
Relations," "High Hat," "I Demand Payment," Imperial.
SANGER, GERALD: Producer, British Movietonews,
Ltd. b. Surbiton, England. May 23, 1898; married; e.
Shrewsbury School and Keble College. Oxford. Lieutenant,
Royal Marines. 1917-1919. Secretary to Hon. Esmond
Harmsworth, 1921-1929. Director, London General Cab
Company, since 1928. Editor, British Movietonews,
1929-1935; appointed producer, 1935.
SANIN, P.: Player. In 1936: "Gypsies," Amkino.
SANTANGELO, COMM. GIULIO: President of Fourth
Commission of Censorsliip^ Director of Fourth Division of
Direzione Generale della Cinematografia. b. Torino. Italy,
1897; e. Military Academy of Turin, Director of various
newspapers. Translated in Italian the history of cinema-
tography of W. Hays. Publicity manager of Federazione
degli Agricoltori. Volunteer in European and African
wars.
SANTELL, ALFRED: Director. b. San Francisco,
September 14, 1895; h. 5 feet 7V2 inches; black hair and
brown eyes; w. 163 pounds; e. San Francisco high school;
trained to be an architect, started writing stories on the
side while in Los Angeles, m. Jane Kelthley. Advised
by the manager of the Lubin company to give up his
architectural career, he went to Coronado and wrote stories,
designed sets and directed them; also acted in a few.
Later joined American Film Company at Santa Barbara as
scenarist and directed short comedies with Kalem, World
Comedies, Joe Martin comedies and others; then into the
feature field and has directed such stars as Richard
Barthelmess in "The Patent Leather Kid," "The Little
Shepherd of Kingdom Come" and "The Wheel of Chance";
Colleen Moore in "Orchids and Ermine"; Corinne GrifBtli
in "Classified"; "The Gorilla," the mystery picture, and
many others, including "Show Girl" with Alice White,
"This Is Heaven." "Twin Beds" (1929), "Romance of the
Rio Grande," "Arizona Kid," "Sea Wolf," Fox, "Polly
of the Circus," MGM; "Body and Soul," "Daddy Long
Legs." "Sob Sister," "Rebecca of Sunnvbrook Farm,"
"Tess of the Storm Country," Fox. In 1933 "Rnndage."
Fox; "The Right to Romance." Radioart. In 1934: "The
Life of Vergie Winters." RKO. In 1935: "People Will
Talk." Paramount; "A Feather in Her Hat." Columbia.
In 1936: "Winterset," RKO-Radio, In 1937: "Internes
Can't Take Money," Paramount.
SANTELL. ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SANTELL, MARTIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Ahnanac. )
SANTLEY. FREDERIC: Actor. b. Salt Lake City,
Utah; h. 5 feet 10% inches; blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 148 pounds; p. Laurene and Eugene Santley, profes-
sionals; e. private tutorage; m. Marion Simpson, non-
prof essiorfil ; hy. polo, golf, swimming and handball. Stage
experience: first appearance at age of 4, girl's part as
Sissy Denver in "The Silver King." Also nlayed fol-
lowing child roles: The heir of Damon in "Damon and
Pythias," Dolores in "The Galley Slave," Little Willie
in "East Lynne," Avtis in "Quo Vadis," Arthur Wesley
Thompson in "Quality Street" with Maude Adams, Jimmie
in "The Price of Honor," Chub Tolliver in "The County
Chairman," and "Slightly Soiled" in "Peter Pan," also
with Maude Adams. Followed this work by playing
prominent roles In the following plays: "Billy the Kid,"
"The Moulin Rouge," "When Dreams Come True," "The
Wife Hunters" and "Little Miss Fix It" with Alice
Lloyd. For following three years was In motion pictures
with Vitagraph, Essanay. Kalem and Cosmopolitan. Re-
turned to speaking stage with "The Gay Hussars,"
"Jumping Jupiter" with Richard Carle. "Kiss Me Quick."
"Glorianna," "The Cohan Bevue," "Dew Drop Inn,"
and "Have a Heart." Played in vaudeville, then returned
to musical plays after the war, his first show being "The
Royal Vagabond," followed by "The Poor Little Kitz
Girl," "Two Little Girls In Blue," "Up She Goes,"
"Topsy and Eva" with the Duncan Sisters In San Fran-
cisco, Los Angeles and Chicago; "Sitting Pretty" and
"Kosher Kitty Kelly," "Present Arms," "Hello, Daddy,"
"Funny Face." Appeared on screen In 1930 In "Leather-
necking," Radio Pictures. In 1933: "Double Harness,"
"Morning Glory," Radio; "Walls of Gold," Fox. In
1?34: "Such Women Are Dangerous," Fox. In 1935:
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•■Ueoige White's 1M35 Scandals," Fox. In ly3U; "Walk-
ing On Air." RKO-Radio.
SANTLEY. JOSEPH: Writer and director, b. Salt
Lake City, Utah, 1SS9; ni. Ivy Sawyer, professional. Stage
experience started as a child member of the Corse Peyton
repertory company. Featured as "Americas Greatest ISoy
Actor," with De Wolf Hopper, Marie Cahlll, Lew Fields,
Gaby Deslys and Raymond illtchcock. Starred in "On
Boy," "Oh, My Dear," "The Half Moon." "Mayflower."
with Irving Berlin's "Music Box Revue." Produced "Just
Fancy," of which he was co-author. Produced "The Lady
Lies" and "Excess Baggage.', Directed "The Cocoanuts "
at the Paramount Long Island Studios, also a series of 38
short features with Eddie Cantor, Rudy Vallee, Ivy
Sawyer and others. Went to Hollywood in January. Vi'M.
to join Pathe as supervisor on "Treasure Girl." Directed
"Swing High," "Cross Your Fingers." In 1933 wrote
"The House on 56th Street." Warner. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play of "I Like It That Way." Uni
versal; directed "The Loud Speaker." Monogram; "Young
and Beautiful." Mascot. In 1935: directed and collaborated
un screen play "Harmony Lane," directed "Waterfront
Lady," Mascot; "Dancing Feet," Republic; "Million
Dollar Baby," Monogram. In 1936; directed "Her Mas-
ter's Voice," Paramount; directed "Laughing Irish Eyes,"
"The Harvester. " Republic; "Walking On Air, " "Smartest
Girl In Town." RKO-Radio; "We Went to College," "Mad
Holiday." MOM.
SANTLEY. ZELDA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.
SANTO RO, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SANTOYO, MATIAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SANTSCHI, TOM. (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SANWALD. JACOB F.: Photoplay editor. Newark Sun-
day Call, Newark, N. J., b. Newark; e. Barringer high
sdiool; married; two children. Donald and Jane C. First
newspaper w'ork with New York Evening World under
Charles E. Chapin, city editor; Irvin S. Cobb, Winfleld
Sheehan, 1908-1911; cameraman assignment editor under
Louis Gasnier. Pathe News; then newspaper work in
Newark, and for last 20 years In reportorial and editorial
work on Newark Sunday Call.
SAPER. JACK: Film editor. In 1936: "The Case of
Ihe Velvet Claws," "The Captain's Kid," WB. In 1937:
■Melody for Two," WB.
/
SAPERSTEIN, AARON: Exhibitor. At 14 started as
errand boy for Globe Film Exchange, then he became in-
spector, clerk, booker, salesman, assistant manager. Joined
Mutual as assistant manager and became Chicago general
manager. Operated Independent exchange for two years,
branched into exhibition at theatre on site of Chicago
Stadium. Theatre holdings now two, the Lexington and
.\von. and he is in eighth term as president of Alliel
Theatres of Illinois.
SAPP, CHARLES B.: Editor, Republican-Times.
Ottawa, 111. b. Illinois. 1903; e. college; married.
"SAPPER": Writer. Author of original "Bulldog
Drummond" stories. In 1935: collaborated on screen play,
■Bulldog Jack." GB.
SARECKY, BARNEY: Associate producer. Universal,
b. New York City, June 9, 1895; h. 5 ft. 5% in.; w. 155
lbs.; m. Kaye Renard. e. C.C.N.Y. and Syracuse Univ.
Formerly associate editor of Phllippine's Free Press.
.Managing editor. Manila Graphic, covering a period of
seven years. Two years with Radio Pictures on the writers'
staff, doing originals, continuity and dialogue. Wrote
screen play of "Honeymoon Lane" with Eddie Dowllng,
also adaptation and dialogue of "The Runaround" ; story
"Shooting Straight," RKO-Radio. Delivered a series of
lectures at universities of Southern China, In 1933: col-
laborated on story "Riot Squad." Mayfair; "The Lost
,Tungle." Mascot. Became supervisor of action and serial
films. Republic. In 1935: collaborated on screen play
"Darkest Africa." Republic. Resigned in 1936 to become
producer-writer of serials and action melodramas for the
New Universal.
SARECKY, LOUIS A.: Associate producer. Columbia
Pictures Corp., Los Angeles, b. Odessa, Russia, January
26, 1886; e. public school. DeWltt Clinton High School.
New York. New York University; m. Clara M. Hirsch.
Studied law. secretary to Governor Sulzer of New York,
connected with a mining company in Central America, did
newspaper work. Started in pictures with Paramount in
1921 ; first job was assistant to stage manager, then was
location manager, stage manager, general production man-
ager and assistant general manager at the Paramount,
New York, Studio. Went out to the FBO studios In
Hollywood with William LeBaron and stayed with them
after RKO purchased that company. Among pictures
handled as associate producer with RKO are: "Street
Girl." "Side Street," "Vagabond Lover," "Seven Keys
to Baldpate," "Lovln" the Ladies," "Shootin" Straight,"
""The Cuckoos," "Leathernecklng," "Cimarron," "Kept
Husbands." •"Everything's Rosie," "The Runaround,"
"Secret Service"' and ""Are These Our Children." Left
RKO and joined Columbia, where he supervised the
Wheeler and Woolsey production, "So This Is Africa."
In 1934: '"Gridiron Flash." RKO.
SARGENT, CHARLES: Player. In 1937: Universal
short product.
SARGENT, EPES WINTHROP: Author and Playwright.
Pen name, Chicot (now and then). Author of scenarios,
short stories and books on film trade subjects, also for-
merly motion picture editor, Zit's Theatrical Weekly. New
York City; b. Nassau, Bahamas, August 21, 1872; p.
Epes and Jeanne E. Sargent; e. MechanicvlUe Academy,
at Mechanicville, N. Y. ; m. Evelyn L. Lease Sar-
gent; has one son, of the same name as his father. Usher,
Bijou theatre. Washington, D. C, 1885; patent lawyer's
office, 1895-6; drug business to 1891, all in Washington;
Musical Courier, 1891-94; Variety. 1905; Chicot's Weekly,
same year; press agent, William Morris, 1906-7; Lubln
Manufacturing Company. 1908; Film Index. 1911. and
merged with Moving Picture World, 1911; Zit's Weekly,
1928. Has written many scenarios, more short stories,
five novelettes; picture theatre advertising, "Technique of
the Photoplay," three versions, and with John F. Barry,
"Building Theatre Patronage." Resigned from Zit's In
February, 1931. With Variety.
SARGENT, HERBERT: Writer. Collaborated with Con
West on play. "The Naughty Age." filmed in 1935 as
■Strictly Illegal," GB.
SARGENT, JEAN: Singer and Actress, r. n. Jean
Scull, b. New York City; h. 5 feet. 4 inches; brownish
black hair and brown eyes; w. 117 pounds; p. Mr. and
Mrs. U. S. Grant Scull; e. Friends Central School In
Philadelphia, and Mary Lyon School for Girls: hy. golf
and music. While In school worked on newspapers and
conducted a radio column. After school did newjpcpcr
work: feature assignments and all-around reporting. In-
cluding sports. Did some radio work. After interview
with Irving Berlin in New York, after a Philadelphia
broadcast, she appeared on stage in "Face the Music" and
"Flying Colors." In motion picture theatres, then In
Zlegfeld "Follies." Appeared on screen in "Transatlantic
.Merry-Go-Round." United Artists. In 1936; Universal
short product.
SARGENT, LEWIS: Writer, b. Los Angeles, CaL.
August 19, 1904; h. 5 feet 9 inches; light brown hair and
gray-green eyes; w. 150 pounds; p. Elsa and Lewis Sar-
gent, non -professionals; e. Isslacs business college; m.
Pauline Buzzard, non-professional; hy. fishing, hunting,
boxing, riding, rowing, swimming, tumbling and driving.
Stage appearances at the Glendale Community theatre in
1924. Screen experience consists of roles of Huck In
"Huckleberry Finn" in 1919; the star in "Soul of Youth"
for Paramount; co-starred in "Just Around the Corner"
in 1921 for Cosmopolitan. New Y'ork; starred in 15 one-
reelers for Universal in 1923; Noah Claypool In "Oliver
Twist" in 1924 for United Artists; Jimmy Cooke in
"Racing Blood" series for RKO In 1928. Also had parts
in "The River Pirate" and "Roadhouse" for Fox in
1928: and In "The Godless Girl," a DeMille production.
In "One Splendid Hour" (1929). Columbia. In 1935:
appeared in '"New Adventures of Tarzan," Burroughs-
Tarzan Enterprises.
SARGENT, WILLIS: Member of Williamson. Hoge &
Sargent. 433 South Snring St., Los Angeles, Cal. b.
Svracuse, Oct. 11 1S96: p. late Frank C. Sargent, and
Mary Hubbard; e Central High School. Syracuse; Y'ale
Uidversity. B.A., 1918; Harvard Law School. LL.B.. 1922.
Admitted to practice of law. January. 1923. Opened office
May. 1924 under name Willis H. Sargent attorney.
1927-32, taught law at Syracuse University Law School.
Member of New Y'ork State Assembly 1925 to December 31,
"i9:'3. Has represented a number of independent theatres in
various legal matters. Active in the Legislature defendinc
the industry against unfair legislation though never reprp-
sentinc the industry there. Was director of MPTO in the
western zone of New York State. Was president of the
Common Council of the City of Syracuse. Commander of
Post 41, American Legion.
SARNER. ALEXANDER: Actor. In 1935: "The Passing
of the Third Floor Back," "Rhodes of Africa," "Mr.
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Sar — Sau
Hobo," Gli. Jii lyau: ■KveryUilng la Thunder," "His
Lordship," Uii. In lifJT : "Non Stop New York." GB.
SARNO. HECTOR V.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. J
SARNO FF, OAVID: President end a director of Radio
Corporation of America, cliairman of the board or the
National iiroadcastina Company, Inc., Director, World's
l''alr Corporation and a director of Motion Picture Pro-
ducers and Distributors of America, Inc., director of Elec-
tric and Musical Industries, Ltd. ; president and director.
KCA Communications. Inc. ; chairman of board of directors.
RCA Mfg. Co.. Inc.; director, Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corp.
b. Uzlian. iMinsk, Russia, February 27, 1891; came with
his parents to New York City in 190U; e. public schools;
m. Lizett.e Hermant, July 4. 1917, and has three children,
Robert William, Edward and Thomas Warren. First position
was as a messenger boy for Commercial Cable Company ;
later became junior operator for the Marconi Wireless,
gained fame and promotion by sticking to his post atop
Wanamakers for 72 hours taking the reports of the sinking
of the Titanic. Became commercial manager of the Marconi
company and when that organization was absorbed by
Radio Corporation of America he was appointed to the
same position with the new organization. He pursued a
special electrical engineering course at Pratt Institute.
Brooklyn ; has the honorary degree of doctor of science
from St. Lawrence University. Canton. N. Y.. is a di-
rector and member of executive committee. Metropolitan
Opera Association, Inc., and is a member of the Council of
New Y'ork University. He is a Chevalier de L'Ordre
National de la Legion d'Honneur, conferred by French
Government, Feb. 15, 1935 ; has the order of Polonia
Restituta. oflBcers grade, conferred by Poland In 1924.
Officer of the Order of the Oaken Crown of the Grand Duchy
of Luxembourg, conferred by Luxembourg Government,
July 19, 1935. Doctor of Science conferred by Marietta
College, June 5, 1935. Doctor of Literature, conferred by
Norwich University. June 10. 1935. Holds a commission
as colonel of the U. S. A. Signal Corps; and Is a mem-
ber of the Lotos Club. Institute of Radio Engineers.
American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Radio Club ol
America. Economic Club of New York and India House
In 1935 resigned chairmanship of board of RKO.
SASLAVSKY, LUIS: Director, b. Buenos Aires
Argentina, April 29, 1906; dark hair and black eyes; p.
non-professionals; e. lawyer. Was active in literature and
oainting before motion picture industry. Acted as artistic
advisor in various American films, among them MGM's
"Night Flight." In Paris did directing for SIFAL
Company of Buenos Aires. Directed "Crimen a las tres."
1935: Escala en la Ciudad." In 1937: directing a picture
for Pampa Films.
SASO, ANDREW: Exhibitor. Fifth Avenue Theatre.
Hamrick-Evergreen Theatre Corporation, Seattle, Wash.;
b. June 20, 1902; e. University of Oregon Preparatory;
married. Was salesman in grocery store after school hours.
Doorboy and office boy, Jensen and Von Herberg, Portland.
Ore., then for John Hamrick's Blue Mouse. Portland.
Owned and operated Campbell Theatre. Campbell. Calif.
Past ten years city manager for John Hamrick at Port-
land. Ore. Now manager. Fifth Avenue Theatre. Seattle.
Wash.
SATOFF, PAUL: Actor. In 1935: "The Crusades."
Paramount.
SAUBER, HARRY: Writer. b. Russia. April 16,
1892; p. author; e. public school. Baltimore, Md. : mar-
ried. Wrote and produced vaudeville playlets, and was
stage producer. In 1932: screen play "Beauty Parlor."
Chesterfield. In 1933: collaborated on music and lyrics,
"Ladies Must Ln\i:." Universal; story "I Obey the Law."
Columbia; "Forgotten." Chesterfield. In 1934: wrote story
of "I Like It That Way," Universal; collaborated on screen
play of "Let's Be Ritzy." Universal; collaborated on
screen play of "Twenty Million Sweethearts." First Na-
tional; wrote original story of "Happiness Ahead."
Warner; collaborated with Jerry Wald on screen play of
"Maybe it's Love," Warner. In 1935: wrote screen
play of "Dinky," Warner; "Tomorrow's Youth." Monogram.
With Warner-First National. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Her Master's Voice," Paramount; "Sing Me
a Love Song." WB; collaborated on "Adventure in Man-
hattan." Columbia; collaborated on "Thank Tou. Jeeves,"
20th Century -Fox.
SAUBER, NATE: Branch Manager, Universal Film
Co.. Bufifalo. N. Y. ; b. Syracuse. N. Y.. March 23. 1899;
married; e. high school. Buffalo Tech High. Started In
1919 with Goldwyn Distributing Corp. as shipper, then
booker and salesman in Washington, D. C. Employed by
Goldwyn for 4 years. Joined Universal as salesman,
Washington, D. C, 1923 ; after 4 years selling, promoted
to managership of office; 3 years later left and rejoined
Ihem six months later In Cleveland on sales force. After
4 months transferred to Washington office on sales force.
Year and a half later promoted to Albany as manager.
Transferred to Buttalo Jan. 7. 1935, in same capacity.
SAUERS, JOSEPH: In 1933 appeared in "College
Humor, ' Paramount; "Saturday's Millions," Universal;
"Ace of Aces," Radio Work; "Olsen s liig Moment,"
Fox; "College Coach," Warner. In 1934: "Looking for
Trouble." United Artists-20th Century; "Wharf Angel,"
Paramount; "Gridiron Flash," RKO. In 1935: "Car 99,"
Paramount; "The Informer," "The Arizonian." RKO;
"Broadway Gondolier," "Special Agent," Warner. In
1936: "The Leathernecks Have Landed," Republic.
SAULIEU, EMILE. (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SAULTER, WILLIAM: Settings. In 1935: "The
People's Enemy," RKO.
SAUM, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SAUNDERS, ALLEN: Dramatic
Bee, Toledo, Ohio; b. Lebanon, Ind,
Fred C. and Nancy Ellen Saunders ;
Wabash College, work in University
versity of Poitiers. France; m. Lois
John Philip, born September 9. 19
February 10, 1931. Seven years
U'nguages at Wabash College; some
sional stage; has published numerous
and two plays; joined the News-Bee
editor, Toledo News-
, March 24. 1899; p.
e. A. B. and A. M.,
of Chicago and Uni-
Leota Long; children.
'A, and David Allen,
instructor in romance
experience on profes-
magazine short stories
staff in 1927.
SAUNDERS, CLAUD: Executive, b. La Porte, Ind.,
April 17, 1884; married, e. Baker University. Kansas.
Theatre manager, advance agent and manager of various
theatrical companies, including general managership, Jos.
M. Gaites Attractions for 8 years. In 1914 managed
presentation of "Birth of a Nation," "Intolerance" and
others. 1919-25 associated with Famous Players-Lasky
Corp. to organize and direct the first motion picture
exploitation department. When the department was
abolished, returned to Paramount in 1928 and resumed
exploitation In middle west territory until January 1,
1929. 1929-30, RKO district manager, midwest and
northwest theatres. In 1931 joined Boss Federal Service,
Inc., as vice-president and general manager.
SAUNDERS, E. M.: Western sales manager of Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer. Started in the motion picture business
for Pittsburgh Calcium Light and Film Company, Pitts-
burgh. Pa., 1906. Became assistant booker to Richard
A. Rowland with the same company. Was manager of
Pittsburgh Light and Film Company at Rochester, N. T.,
until this company sold out to General Film Company,
and later managed branches for General Film Company,
at Philadelphia and Washington. Opened the first office
in New York for Universal Film Company upon the orga-
nizing of this company, supervising New York and New
England.
SAUNDERS, JOHN MONK: Writer. b. Hinckley.
Minn., November 22, 1897; e. Oxford University, England,
and University of Washington; m. Fay Wray, professional;
hy. swimming and golf. No stage experience. Was second
lieutenant. Air Service, Army; associate editor, American
Magazine; on editorial staff of New York Tribune and
Los Angeles Times. Wrote "Wings" and 30 short stories
including "Legion of the Condemned," "The Shock
Punch," "Docks of New York" and "Brain Test." Entered
films in 1925 with Paramount. Wrote "She Goes to War."
With Paramount in 1930. 1930-31: Wrote "The Dawn
Patrol," First National. In 1931: original screen story
and screen play "TJie Last Plight." Warner; collaborated
screen story and dialogue "The Finger Points," Warner.
In 1933: wrote "Eagle and the Hawk." Paramount; col-
laborated on screen play and wrote original story "Ace of
Aces," Radio. In 1935: original story "Devil Dogs of
the Air." "I Found Stella Parish," Warner; original story
'"W^est Point of the Air." MGM.
SAUNDERS, LAURENCE: Writer. In 1936: story of
"Sncvi'ed Under," FN.
SAUNDERS, W. MARION: Pen name. Buck Saunders.
City editor. News Herald. Suffolk. Va. ; b. Halifax, N. C.
Sept. 11. 1903; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Saunders; e. A. B.,
Ntrth Carolina University; married and has one child.
SAUNDERS, RUSS: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Black Fury," "Gentlemen Are Born." "Concealment,"
"Case of the Howling Dog." "Kansas City Princess."
"Circus Clown." "Housewife." "I've Got Your Number."
"Merry Wives of Reno" "Secret Bride." Warner; "You
Can't Buy Everything." MGM. In 1935: "We're In the
Money," "The Walking Dead," "Freshman Love." "Dan-
gerous," "I Live for Love," "The Girl from Tenth Ave-
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nue." "A Night at the Ritz," "Dinky," Warner In 1936.
"Polo Joe," "Guns of the Pecos," 'LoTe Begins at
TMenty," "The Golden Arrow." WB.
SAVAGE, BEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SAVAGE, JACK R.: Artist, writer, publicity, direc-
tor art director, b. Nebraslia, Feb. 6, 1896; e. art,
in Dijon, France, Chicago Art Institute, Art Students
League, New York; married; hy. collecting rare paintings.
With Universal art department, 1922-1926. Designer of
stage settings for Ziegfeld and Shubert reviews, stage
presentations for Publix theatres. Director of art for
Tiffany productions. Was director of advertising and pub-
licity ' Amity Pictures Corporation. During 1936 director
of advertising and publicity. Spectrum Pictures. Joined
GR as director of art.
SAVAGE, NELLY: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SAVILLE, ALEC: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
nianac.)
SAVILLE, GUS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SAVILLE, VICTOR: Director, Gaumont-British. b.
Birmingham, England, 1897. Entered the motion picture
business in renting and exhibiting but later gravitated to
the production side. Joined Gaumont-Brltlsh In 1920.
Directed the sllents, "Mademoiselle from Armentieres,"
"Roses of Picardy" and "Kitty." Made one film,
"Woman to Woman," In the United States. Returned to
England to direct the 'British production, "The W Plan"
(1930). Directed In 1931: "Sunshine Susie" and "Michael
and Mary." In 1932: "Love on Wheels" and "The
Faithful Heart," all Gainsborough; "The Good Com-
panions" (1933), Gaumont-British. "I Was a Spy
(1933), "Evergreen," "Friday the 13th," "Evensong,"
"The Iron Duke," all GB. In 1935: "Me and Marl-
borough." GB, and "Loves of a Dictator," Toeplitz; "First
a Girl" and "Ifs Love Again," GB. In 1936: joined
Alexander Korda. London Film Productions as associate
producer. Produced and directed "Dark Journey" and
"Storm in a Teacup." In 1937; "Action for Slander."
"Bicycle Made for Two."
SAVIN, EDWARD J.: Business Manager, Warner
Vltaphone Studios in Brooklyn, N. T. b. New York City.
July 4, 1892; p. James and Agnes Savin; e. St. Alphonsus
Grammar School, LaSalle Academy prep school. New
York University; m. Helen Brosnan; has a son. In 1910
was In business In an export and import oflBce in Beaver
street. In 1911 sailed for South and Central America con-
tracting with R. Wilcox of Colon to serve as trader on
the San Bias Coast, where he was striolfen with Chagres
fever and was removed by canoe 180 miles on the Carib-
bean Sea to a Balboa hospital. 1914 returned to the
United States and entered the banking business, finally
with the Guaranty Trust. In 1919 he was employed by
First National Pictures. Inc.. to work for Louis B.
Mayer together with the late William Leahy (Century
Play) and Paul C. Mooney. In 1921 he joined First
National and In 1926 started with Warner Bros, as assist-
ant to the late S. L. Warner on Vltaphone.
SAVINI, N. EMILE: b. New Orleans, La., Dec.
20. 1892; p. Mrs. C. W. Savini ; e. New Oileans High
School; married. Started in motion picture Industry at
age of 18. Joined Bob Savini in Savlnl Films, Atlanta,
in 191S, with offices at lOn Walton Street. Atlanta.
Ga.. handling Atlanta Pictures Corporation product, Astor
Pictures. Ben 'n Buds. Koko Cartoons, and others.
SAVINI, ROBERT M.: Sales Manager, Atlantic Pic-
tures Corp. ; President. Promotional Pictures Corp. ; Presi-
dent, .\stor Pictures Corp., all 1501 Broadway, New York
City. b. New Orleans. La.. August 29. 1886; p. Matilda
Savini; e. Boys High School. New Orleans. La. Started
out with Dixie Film Co., New Orleans. Then joined
Warner Bros., New Orleans. Owned 4 independent ex-
changes known as Savini Film, Inc., located in Atlanta,
Charlotte, Memphis and New Orleans. Then handled special
features, roadshow pictures for six years.
SAVITSKAYA, M.: Actress. In 1935: "Sunny Youth."
Ukralnfilm.
SAVITSKY, GENERAL: Actor. In 1936: "Professional
Soldier," 20th Century-Fox.
SAVITSKY, v.: Actor, In 19,35: "Golden Taiga,"
Amkino,
SAVO, JIMMY: Pantomime artist. Juggler, b. Bronx.
N. Y. ; e. public school No. 37 ; m. Joan F^anza. opera
singer, and together they toured the Orpheum, BKO and
Loew circuits. On stage in "Ritz Revue," "Artists and
Sav — Say
Models." RKO Radio contract and appeared in the two
reeler, "The House Dick." In 1935: "Once In a Blue
Moon," Paramount.
SAWAMURA, KUNITARO: Actor, b. Tokyo, Jan. 16.
190a; h. 5 ft. 0 in.; w. 129 lbs.; married; e. intermediate
school. Played feminine parts on stage. Joined Makino
Production 1929, now working for Shlnko Cinema Co.
Films include: "Chiyoda-no-Ninjo." "Hatsutobi-no
Yagura-On^o. "
SAWAMURA, SAOAKO: Actress, r.n. Sadako Kato.
b. Tokyo. Feb. 11, 1911; h. 4 ft. 9 in.; w. 99 lbs.; m.
Kamatari Fujiwara ; hy. music, reading, sports; e. Tokyo
Prefectural No. 1 Girls' high school and Nippon Women's
Univ. Was with Tsukiji Petty Theatre as stage actress.
Entered Nikkatsu. Tamagawa Studio, in 1933. Pictures
include: "Sohmin." "Etchan."
SAWYER, GENEVA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SAWYER, JASPER: Actor. In 1936: "High Tension,"
20th Century- Fox.
SAWYER, JOSEPH: Actor. In 1935: "Little Bie
Shot." ".Moonlight on the Prairie," "I Found Stella
Parish," "Frisco Kid," Warner; "Man of Iron." FN. In
1936: "The Petrified Forest." "Freshman Love." "The
Walking Dead," Warner; "Big Brown Eyes," "And Sud-
den Death," "Murder With Pictures," Paramount; "Special
Investigator," "RKO-Radlo; "Crash Donovan," V; "Great
Guy," GN.. In 1937: "The Black Legion," WB.
SAX, CARROLL: Assistant director. In 1934: "I Sell
Anything," WB. In 1935: "Man of Iron," FN. In 1936:
"Brides Are Like That," FN; Times Square Playboy."
"Bengal Tiger," "Hot Money," "The Gentleman from Big
Bend," "The Case of the Black Cat," "Two Against the
World," WB. In 1937: "Melody for Two," "Her Hus-
band's Secretary," WB.
SAX, RAY: Novelty musical act. In 1936: Universal
short product.
SAX, SAM: General Production Manager, Eastern stu-
dios, Warner Bros.-'Vitaphone. b. Pittsburgh, Pa.; h.
5 feet 4 Inches; w. 140 pounds; e. public and high school,
Chicago, 111.; m. Lulu Adams; no children; hy. golf. Has
been in the motion picture Industry 24 years, with
Universal, Robertson-Cole and Metro, also oivning his own
producing and distributing company, Gotham Productions.
Now Eastern Production Manager, Warner-Bros. 'Vita-
phone.
SAXE, TEMPLER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SAXE, TOM: Exhibitor. AfBllated with brother, John
E., in operation of Saxe Amusement Management, Inc..
circuit of 13 theatres. Connected with exhibition In
Wisconsin more than 26 years. Operated Milwaukee's first
film theatre, Theatorium. Discovered the late Samuel L.
Rcthafel (Roxj') brought from Minneapolis to manage
.\lhambra theatre. Milwaukee. Alhambra theatre was first
big start in building of his circuit, climaxed by erection
of the Wisconsin theatre. Saxe circuit of over 40 theatres
was acquired by Fox Midwesco. Again active in theatres
known as "Warner-Saxe Theatres." Milwaukee. Additions
to circuit. Parkway and Savoy, Milwaukee. Theatres under
jurisdiction of Mr. Saxe are: "Capitol, Madison: Jeffris
and Apollo Theatres, Janesville; Orpheum Theatre, Kenosha;
and under joint operation with Warner Bros. : Egyptian,
Garfield, Granada, Juneau. Lake Jfirth. Modjeska, Princess.
L'ptowM, -Milwaukee. Under joint operation with Standard
Theatres are the O.^hkosh and Strand theatres at Oshkosh
and the Cameo at Kenosha The Tivoli and Comet Theatres
in Milwaukee are under the jurisdiction of Saxe Amusemen.
management under joint operation.
SAXON, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture A!
manac. )
SAXON-SNELL. H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SAXON. HUGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SAXON. MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SAXON, SISTERS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SAYERS, LORETTA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
SAYERS, MARION: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
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SAYLES, FRANCIS: Actor. In 1934: appeared in
•Home on the Kange," Paramount. In 1937: 'The Black
Legion," WB.
SAYLOR, SYD: Actor, r. n. Leo Sailor; b. Chicago.
111., May 24, 1^95; h. 5 feet lOMt inches; brown eyes and
brown hair; w. 180 pounds; e. Los Angeles and San Diego
.schools, Chicago Art Institute. Specialized in art and
athletics; married and has one daughter, Jeanne, 11; hy.
hunting, fishing, golfing. Fourteen years' stage experience.
54 Sid Saylor Comedies released through Universal; "Just
Oft Broadwiy, " Chesterfleld; "The Light of Western
Stars," Paramount. In 1933: "The Nuisance," MGM;
•Gambling Ship," Paramount. In 1934: ''The Lost
Jungle," Mascot serial. In 1935: "When a Man Sees
Red," Universal; "Ladies Crave Excitement," Mascot;
"Wilderness Mail," Ambassador; "Nevada," Paramount.
In 1936: "The Sky Parade," Paramount; "The Three
Mesquiteers," Republic; "Kelly the Second," MGM;
"Hcadin' for the Kio Grande," GN. In 1937: "Secret
Valley," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Arizona Days," GN.
SAYRE, GEORGE WALLACE: Writer. In 1933: wrote
story of "Big Time or Bust," state rights; screen story
and screen play, "Reform Girl," Tower. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Racing Luck," Republic; screen
play, "Code of the Mounted," Ambassador. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play, "Song of the Trail," Ambassador;
original story, "Flying Hostess," V.
SAYRE, J. WILLIS: Drama and picture editor, Post-
Intelligencer, Seattle. b. Washington, D. C. ; e. Uni-
versity of Washington; majried and has one daughter.
Connected with show business in Seattle as theatre em-
ployee, advertising manager and dramatic critic for 46
years.
SAYRE, JOEL: Writer. In 1932: story, "Rackety Rax,"
Fox. In 1934; collaborated on screen play of "Come on
Marines," Paramount; added dialogue for "The Hell Cat,"
Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "His
Family Tree," "Annie Oakley," RKO; collaborated on
screen p'ay, "The Payoff.' FN; "Hold 'Em Yale," Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated on screen story and treat-
ment, "Parole." Universal; collaborated on screen story
and screen play, "The Road to Glory," "Zero Hour." 20th
Century-Fox.
SAZARINA, MARIA: Actress. In 1936: "Ein Walzer
Fuer Dich," 20th Cent. -Fox.
SCALABRIN, ITALO M.: Secretary and general
manager, Italotone Film Productions. Inc.. Republic
Studios, HollywiMd. b. Italy, October 21, 1898; p. Eliza-
beth and Anthony, father deceased; e. Royal Gymnasium
and L.vceum. Vicenza, Italy. Italian journalist: editor
and publisher of "Gagliardia," Italian film magazine. San
Francisco, 4 years. Entered Italotone Film Productions,
September, 1930. as general manager. Has charge of
financing, production and release. Distributor, Western
America Cines Pittaluge (Rome, Italy) Productions.
SCALES, A. C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac;
SCANLON. GEORGE: A'ice-president, DuPont Film
Manufacturing Corporation.
SCARBERRY, ALMA SIOUX: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
SCARDON, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SCH ABLE, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SCHACH, MAX: Executive. Managing director and
producer, Capitol Film Corporation. Ltd., Trafalgar Film
Productions. Ltd. and Buckingham Film Productions. Ltd.,
all of London, b. Vienna, Austria, 1890: m. ; e. Vienna.
Originally a journalist; for twelve years dramatic and
literary critic on leading Berlin paper, and was probably
the first Continental critic to value films seriously. In
1920 joined UFA as scenario editor, later becoming inde-
pendent producer. In association with Karl Grune as
director made "The Street," "Trapped in the Mine,"
"Jealousy," "Waterloo," "Spy of the Pompadour" and
"The Strolling Players." At invitation of Carl Laemmle
became general manager for Universal in Europe. later
general manager of Emelka, controlling four studios, eighty
theatres and distributing organization. To England in
1934 and produced "Abdul the Damned" in association
with B.I. P. Formed Capitol Film Corporation in August.
1935. Productions: "When Knights Were Bold," "The
Marriage of Corbal," "Love in Exile,"," "Land Without
Music," "Dishonour Bright," "For Valour," "The Lilac
Domino." In February. 1936, formed Trafalgar Film
Productions to produce for United Artists release, pro-
duced "Love from a Stranger," "Dreaming Lips,"
"Pagllacci." In February, 1937, formed Buckingham Film
I'roauctions and produced "Jericho."
SCHADEN, HARRY E.: Assistant city editor. Tribune,
Tampa, Fla. ; b. Nebraska City, Neb., Sept. 13, 1904; p.
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Schaden; e. High school In Muskogee,
Okla.. one year in Colorado University, Boulder, Col.;
widower, has one daughter. Year on Muskogee Daily News
(now defunct). Year as reporter on Okmulgee (Okla.)
Times. With Tribune since June 12, 1925, as real estate
editor and assistant city editor. Also handles amusements.
SCHAEFER, ANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SCHAEFFER, ARMAND L.: Associate producer, b.
Tavistock, Ontario, Aug. 5, 1898. Entered pictures in 1924
with Mack Sennett Studio as assistant prop man with Boy
Del Ruth directing; then to Christies as prop man, elec-
trician, grip, set dresser, etc. ; with Mary Plckford In
"Little Annie Rooney" and "Sparrows ' as prop man.
With Action Pictures for Pathe as assistant director of
over 50 westerns starring Buffalo Bill, Jr., Wally Wales
and Buddy Roosevelt; assistant director on many serials.
I'"^ee- lanced. In 1931; "Hurricane Horseman," WiiUs
Kent. In 1932: "Wyoming Whirlwind," Capitol;
■•Cheyenne Cyclone," "Sinister Hands," Willis Kent. In
1933: ■'Fighting Texans," ■■Sagebush Trail," Monogram;
■■Terror Trail," Universal; ■■Law and Lawless," ■■Out-
law Justice," Monogram. Joined Mascot. Directed 16
Westerns, melodramas, and 13 serials. Made supervisor
in 1935. In 1934: "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," Monogram;
co-directed and collaborator on screen play, "Burn 'Em
Up Barnes," Mascot serial, also released as feature by
Majestic. In 1935; supervised "Ladies Crave Excitement,"
Mascot; "Lost Jungle," Mascot; supervised ■■Melody Trail,"
"The .Singing Vagabond." Republic. In 1936-37: "Comln'
Round the Mountain," '■The Singing Cowboy," "Down to
the Sea " "Oh. Susannah." "Ride Ranger Ride." "The
Big Show," "The Old Corral," "Round Up Time in
Texas," "Git Along Little Dogies," "Rootin", Tootin'
Rhythm." "Singing Kid from Pine Ridge," "Swift
LiKhtning." "Calling All Cowboys," Republic.
SCHAEFER, GEORGE J.: Vice-president and general
manager in charge of domestic and Canadian sales. United
Artists. He was born in Brooklyn, New Y'ork, November 5,
1888; e. Brooklyn public and high schools and Heffley
institute. Entered business with an automobile manufac-
turing concern, remaining until 1914. Started in picture
business as secretary to L. J. Selznick, remaining with him
until 1916, when he was appointed assistant sales manager
of World Film Company; promoted to district manager
for that company the following year. In 1920 he joined
Paramount as booker at the New York exchange and one
year later was promoted to district manager of New Eng-
land territory. He was appointed sales manager for district
Number 1 in 3 926. Promoted to general sales manager
and became general manager. President, Famous Theatres,
Corp., 1935; vice-president of reorganized Paramount. In
1935 resigned as vice-president of Paramount. In 1936
became vice-president and general manager in charge of
domestic and Canadian sales. United Artists.
SCHAEFER, GUS: Export manager. Universal. Was
bead of Paramount sales in Central and Eastern Europe.
SCHAEFFER, CHARLES N.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
SCHAFHEITLIN, FRANZ: Actor. In 1936: "Fras-
quita," Du World. In 1937: "The Eternal Mask," Mayer-
Burstyn.
SCHAIRER, OTTO S. : Vice-president, Radio Corpo-
ration of America; Director. Radiomarine Corporation of
America, b. Saline, Washtenaw County. Mich., October 7,
1879; married; p. George Edward and Sophia Schalrer;
e. graduated from Saline schools; Ann Arbor High School;
University of Michigan. AB. 1901 and BS. In electrical
engineering. 1902. Studied law and admitted to Pennsyl-
vania Bar In 1912. Entered employ of Westinghouse Elec-
tric and Manufacturing Co. at East Pittsburgh, Pa., In
July, 1902, as engineering apprentice and later joined Its
patent department. In 1919 became director of patent
development and about 1926 manager of patent department.
In May, 1929, resigned to become director of patent
development of Radio Corporation of America. In March.
1930, elected vice-president in charge of patent depart-
ment. Radio Corporation of America.
SCHALL. JACK: Music. In 1936: collaborated on
miijic, "Here Comes Carter," WB.
SCHALLERT, EDWIN: Drama and motion picture
editor, Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles; born in Los
Angeles on April 16, 1890; p. John J. Schallert and
Mary J. Lindsay Schallert; e. M. A. St. Vincent's College
in Los Angeles; married, has three children. Assistant
editor, 'West Coast Magazine, 1910-11; financial editor.
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and general assignments. L. A. Times, 1912-14; drama
and music editor, L. A. Times, 1915-17. Weeljly radio
"Conversations" witli stars over stations KMTR, KH,I and
KFAC since December, 1933.
SCHAPP. HERMAN: Cameraman, Adventure Serials.
I), ,lune 2S. 18yy. With World Film. 1016. Universal.
liiis-:!;"!. With Paramount. Warners. MGM. Air pho-
toi'raphy on "Wings." and others.
SCHARY. DO RE: Writer, b. Newark, N. J.. Aug.
31, 1905; h. 6 feet, 1 inch; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 180 pounds; p. Herman and Belle Schary; e. Central
High School, Newark, N. J.; married; hy. sailing.
Little theatre director, actor, stock company. Editor for
state "Y" papers. Newspaper publicity for Admiral
Byrd. Playwright. "One Every Minute." "Gentlemen of
Distinction, ' "Man of Ideas," "Violence." Columnist
for Newark Sunday Call. Charm Magazine. In IQSt:
wrote story and screen play of "He Couldn't Take It,"
Monogram; co-author of screen play of "Fog." Columbia;
"Fury of the Jungle," Columbia; "Comin' Round' the
Mountain." MGM. In 1934: "The Most Precious Thing
in Life," Columbia; "Let's Talk It Over." Universal;
"Young and Beautiful." Mascot; "Murder in the Clouds."
Warner. In 1935: "Mississippi." "F Man." Paramount;
"Red Hot Tires." Warner; collaborated on screen play,
"Chinatown Squad," "Storm Over the Andes," "The
Raven," Universal; collaborated on screen play. "Silk Hat
Kid." Fox; collaborated on adaptation. "Your Uncle Dud-
'ey," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play. "Timothy's Quest," "Her JIaster's Voice"; wrote
screen play and dialogue, "Jlind Your Own Business."
Paramount. In 1937 : collaborated on screen play and
dialogue. "Outcast." Paramount.
SCHAUMER, AD: Assistant director. In 1934: "Bright
Eyes." "White Parade." "Have a Heart," "She Learned
About Sailors." Fox. In 193."i; "The Man Who Broke the
Bank at Monte Carlo," "The Gay Deception." "Doubting
Thomas," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Girls' Dormitory."
"Captain January," "Under Two Flags." "Pigskin
Parade," 20th Century-Fox.
SCHAYER, RIcnARD: Writer, b. Washington, D. C,
December 13, 1882; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 190 pounds; p. Julia and Col. George Frederick
Schayer, United States Army, non-professionals; e. Central
high school, Washington, D. C, Georgetown university,
Georgetown. D. C. (one year), and received his stage
training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts In
New York City; m. Aletha Prater, non-professional; hy.
photographing, ship model making, guitar, mandolin and
banjo playing, astronomy, natural hrstory. entomology
"and other indoor sports," also golf and tennis. After
four years on the stage entered newspaper work and had
15 years' experience on the big dpilies in Chicago. Wash-
ington and New York. Said to have been the first Ameri-
can to enlist in the British Army In September. 1914. In
London, and the only American war correspondent who did
so enlist at that time in order to get firsthand Informa-
tion. Wrote war experiences for the Wheeler Syndicate
and in 1917 entered pictures as scenarist. Spent another
year as officer in the American army, then returned to
Hollywood to continue scenario writing. Wrote "Free and
Easy" for MGM in 1930. 1930-31: wrote "Forward
March," "Monsieur Le Fox," "Those Three French
Girls." "Doughboys." "Men of the North" and "Dance.
Fools. Dance." "Children cf Pleasure." "Devil May Care."
".Just a Gigolo," "Private Lives." "Parlor, Bedroom, and
Bath," "Trader Horn," MGM; "Tom Brown of Culver,"
U; went to Universal as .scenario editor and wrote screen
play of "The Impatient Maiden," "Night World," "My
Pal, the King." "Tlie All American," "The Mummy."
In 1933: "Private .Tones," Universal; "The Cocktail Hour,"
Col. In 1034: collaborated on screen play of "The Meanest
Gal in Town," RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play of "The Winning Ticket." MGM. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play. "Dangerous Waters," Uni-
versal: "The Devil Doll," "The Devil Is a Sissy,"
Metro-Ooldwyn -Mayer.
SCHECK, MURIEL: Writer. In 19,36: collaborated on
screen story, "Smartest Girl in Town." RKO-Radio.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
weight
SCHEIB, HANS: Cameraman. In 1937: collaborated oi
photography. "The Wedding of Palo." J. U. Hotfberg Co.
SCHEIB, PHILIP A.: Music Director. Born in New
York. Was sent to Berlin to complete his musical educa-
tion; studied four years at the Stern Conservatory of
Music, receiving a diploma and a degree of pedagogy.
After returning to the United States was musical director
for the "Chocolate Soldier" company on tour. Became
concert violinist for the late Thomas A. Edison, touring
the United States and Canada for three years giving
concerts in principal cities. He next became connected
with the Strand Theatre in 1914, when pictures first re-
ceived musical scores. Was musical director for a Cana-
dian circuit of theatres, and for over ten years general
musical director of a Broadway New York chain of
theatres. Formerly was musical director of Audio-Cinema,
Inc. Was director of music for the D. W. Griffith Pro-
duction, "The Struggle." For the past seven years has
been musical director for Terrytoons. Inc., specializing In
composing, arranging and conducting original scores for
the "Terrytoons." by Paul Terry. .\ddress: 271 North
Ave.. New Rochelle. N. Y.
SCHEIDKER, HARRY A: Manager, Price Theatres.
Inc.. Hannibal, Mo., an independent company operating
Orpheum and Star theatres at Hannibal. Mo.; b. Han-
nibal. February 5. 1892; married; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Scheidker; e. Hannibal public schools. Secretary
of Hannibal Chamber of Commerce 12 years prior to
present position. Accepted position as manager of local
theatres November 1. 1926.
SCHENCK. HARRY: General manager in charge of
production at Hollywood Studios. Inc.; b. Yonkers. N. Y..
May 14, 1890. Spent one year studying medicine before
entering the motion picture business. From 1906 to date
leading man, actor, technician. Three years studio produc-
tion manager at Ince Studios; three years studio produc-
tion manager at Universal; 6V2 years MGM production de-
partment. Independent producer of "Beyond Bengal."
author, lecturer, inventor.
SCHENCK. JOSEPH M.: Chairman of 20th Century-
Fox. President of 20th Century Pictures, b. Russia. De-
cember 25. 1882: div. Norma Talmadge, professional. In
1908 he built Paradise Park, at Fort George, northern
New York. In 1912 this park proved so successful that
he and his brother Nicholas purchased Palisades Park,
at Fort Lee. N. J., which they own today. While active
in the management of Paradise Park he became associated
with the late Marcus Loew as one of the chief figures In
Loew Theatrical Enterprises. Ultimately, he purchased
screen rights to a magazine story, engaging Roland West
to direct the picture. Josle Collins, musical comedy
artist, was cast In the leading role and picture was re-
leased by Fox. In his early days of film production
Schenck also made two pictures starring Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw. Later, he signed Roscoe Arbuckls for comedies
distributed by Paramount. In 1918 he became producer
for Norma Talmadge's pictures, "Pantffea," released
through Select, being the first production. Soon after, he
also became producer for Constance Talmadge's pictures,
also released through Select. In 1919 Buster Keaton
came under management of Joseph Schenck. After six
years of independent production, the Talmadge pictures
being released through First National and the Keaton
pictures through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Schenck, on
December 5, 1924, was elected chairman 6f the board
of directors of United Artists Corporation, which had
been founded in 1919 as a releasing organization for inde-
pendent films of Mary Plckford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas
Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith. Immediately he began
expanding United Artists. In 1925 and 1926 Norma
Talmadge, Gloria Swanson. Corinne Griffith. John Barry-
more. Samuel Goldwyn, Morris Gest and other outstand-
ing independent producers aligned themselves with Schenck
organization. On May 23. 1926. he announced the organi-
zation of United Artists Theatre Circuit. Inc., a chain of
20 pre-release theatres; on April 4. 1927, the stockholders
of United Artists Corporation elected him president, to
fill the vacancy created when Hiram Abrams died In
November. 1926. In 1933 formed independent producing
firm with Darryl Zanuck, 20th Century Pictures, With Mr.
Schenck as president. In May. 1935, both joined Fox. In
1935: presented "Metropolitan," 20th Century-Fox. Elected
pitsident of Metropolitan Playhouses. Inc.
SCHENCK. NICHOLAS M.: President of Loew's. Inc.
and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Corporation. b.
Russia and came to America at the age of 9 years with
his parents and brother. Joseph. Worked their way from
errand boys in a drug store to pharmacists with stores of
their own. Marcus Loew became interested In their
amusement park, known as Palisades Park, and purchased
an Interest In the business. Later they bought an interest
in two theatres. Schenck brothers became partners In the
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company known as Loew's Consolidated Enterprises.
Nicholas was flrst vice-president and general manager of
I^oew's, Inc., and of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer when Loew
died. Is president of Loew's, Inc., and of Metro-Goldwyn-
Alayer Corp.
SCHERMER, JULES: Executive aide. In 1937: "23V4
Hours Leave," GN.
SCHERTZINGER, VICTOR: Director. b. Mahanoy
City, Pa., April 8, 1889; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair
and eyes; w. 189 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Phila-
delphia high school. Brown University, University of
Brussels; a concert violinist with Sembrich, Sousa, Prior,
Calve and others; hy. music. In Europe for several years
on the concert stage as violinist; several years as orchestra
leader of New York musical comedies; later leader of
Belasco theatre orchestra in Los Angeles. He is credited
with being the first man to write a musical score for pic-
tures, the picture being "Civilization," a Thomas H. Ince
production; this led to directing. He has directed many
successful productions, among them "The Show Down,"
'Forgotten Faces" (1929), "Bedskin,"' "Nothing but the
Truth," "Wheel of Life," "Fashions in Love," "Laughing
Li;dy," "Paramount on Parade." "Safety in Numbers,"
"The Woman Between." "Friends and Lovers," BKO.
In 1932: "Uptown New York," World Wide. Directed
"Strange Justice," Radio, 1932. In 1933: "The Cocktail
Hour," "My Woman," "Constant Woman," Columbia;
ucUaborated on musical score "Beloved," Universal. In
1934: "One Night of Love"; in 1935: "Let's Live Tonight"
and "Love Me Forever," Columbia. In 1936: directed and
collaborated on music and lyrics, "The Music Goes
'Round," Columbia; "Follow Your Heart," Republic.
SCHEUER, PHILIP K.: Assistant drama and motion
picture editor. Times, Los Angeles, b. Newark, March
24, 1902; p. Lao and Lucie; e. public and high school.
Has held present job since March, 1927. Went west to
work on "Great American iMovie." Wrote for Burns
Mantle's Yearbook. "Best Plays," and fan magazines.
SCHIEl'dS, ARTHUR: Assistant director and player.
In 1937: appeared in and was assistant director, "The
Plough and the Stars," RKO-Kadio.
SCHILDKRAUT, JOSEPH: Actor, b. Vienna. Austria,
March 22, 1898; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; black hair and eyes,
w. 146 pounds; p. Rudolph Schildkraut. professional; e.
Vienna and Berlin high school and college; div. Elise
Bartlett, professional; m. Marie McKay, non-professional;
hy. book collecting (possesses library of 17.500 books in
German, French, English, Greek and Latin), music,
breeding of wire-haired terriers. In Germany in 1913 he
Joined Max Reinhardt's theatre, and appeared In "The
Prodigal Son," which was produced in this country by
Morris Gest under the title of "The Wanderer." Until
the war of 1917, he played in the repertoire of modern
and classical authors, such as Shakespeare, Schiller, Les-
sing, Moliere, Sudermann, Strindberg, Galsworthy and
many others. Went to Vienna during the war in 1917
and joined the Deutsches Volks theatre, where he widened
his repertoire, including several plays put on ii
Berlin, and did new ones, until Christmas of 1920. Ht
came to America, January, 1921, and signed a contract
with New York Theatre Guild, and starred for them Ir
Molnar's "Llliom" in English and ran 708 performances.
Then appeared In Ibsen's dramatic "Peer Gynt" for one
season, then in Edwin Justice Mayer's comedy, "The Fire-
brand," for one season. His screen career consisted of
the part of Chevalier de Vaudrey with Lillian Gish In
"Orphans of the Storm," directed by D. W. Griffith, then
under direction of C. B. DeMille appeared in "Road to
Yesterday," "The King of Kings," "Shipwrecked,"
(1929), Universal; "Cock of the Walk" (1930), Sono Art-
World Wide; "Night Ride" (1930), U. ; "Blue Danube,"
W. & F. In 1934: "Viva Villa." .MGM; "Sisters Under
the Skin," Columbia; "Cleopatra," Paramount. In 1935:
"The Crusades," Paramount. In 1936: "The Garden of
Allah," UA.
SCHILLER, E. A.: Vice-president and General Theatre
Operator of Loew's, Inc. For years active In exhibition
in Atlanta.
SCHILPIN, MAUDE C. (Mrs. Fred): Feature Writer,
St. Cloud Daily Times. St. Cloud. Minn.; b. Charlotte,
Mich., March 29. 1S71; p. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Colgrove;
e. graded schools. Minneapolis. Central high school, and
graduated from University of Minnesota, B.L. Married
and has one son. Has had newspaper work twenty-two
years, after teaching in high school many years; club work
for several years; president and organizer of several women's
organizations in St. Cloud; president and state vice-presi-
dent, four years, of Minnesota Branch of Pen Women;
state historian of Minnesota D. A. R.. and now historian
for Minnesota Branch of National League of American Pen
Women. Feature writer on St. Cloud Daily Times. Edited
lirst modern anthology of Minnesota verse in 1934. Second
\uiume of anthology of Minnesota verse completed in 1937.
SCHLAGER, SIG: Publicity, b. Boston, Mass., May 1,
1899; e. Boston English high, and college. New York; by.
music, tennis, etchings. Publicity for many notables, per-
sonal representative for the late Thos. H. Ince. J. Parker
Read, Jr., exploited "White Gold," "Gorilla." "Com-
panionaie Marriage" and "Gigolo' for head of First
National. Introduced newspaper comic strips as feature
pictures ("Ella Cinders, ' "Haiold Teen," etc.). Publicity
and general advisory work for stars, directors and
executives.
SCHLAIFER, L. J.: Western Division Sales Manager
United Artists. b. Ovrich, Russia, December 15, 1891;
e. high scliooi, Omaha. His first motion picture job
was with Warner Features in Minneapolis in 1913.
Transferred to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1914 as
.Manager of the Calgary and Edmonton OfBces. In 1915
joined Universal as Manager of the Universal Seattle
Office and in 1915 left to manage the Unicorn Exchange
in Chicago. Then organized his own state rights ex-
change. This, together with his service in the war,
occupied his time until 1919 when he went to Seattle
to manage the Universal Exchange there. Between that
time and 1926 he was made Western Division Manager,
I hen Western Sales Manager, and then General Manager
of theatres and stayed with Universal until January, 1928,
uhen he became Western Division Manager for Unite(l
.\rtists. In February, 1932, he rejoined Universal as
general sales manager. No^v he is Western Division sales
manager for United Artists.
SCHLANGER, TED: Head of Warner Brothers Phila-
delphia Theatre Circuit; b. Chicago, 111., Feb. 24. 1898;
p. Celia and Henry; e. Englewood High School and
Michigan State University; married. After leaving Army
in 1918. was salesman in wholesale clothing field, then
entered advertising business. Joined Universal Pictures in
1921, remaining until 1925. Joined S. J. Gregory Theat-
rical Company In Chicago. In 1927 rejoined 'Universal
Pictures as sales manager of Chicago office. Washington
branch manager, then short product sales manager in
home office. Assistant general sales manager and Eastern
sales manager. Joined Warner Brothers in June. 1932,
in executive capacity in home office of the theatre depart-
ment. Appointed bead of Philadelphia Tbeatres February
25. 1935.
SCHLANK, IRVING: Branch Manager. Formerly man-
ager. Universal in Butte and Portland, Ore. Joined
United Artists. 1930, and managed branches in Seattle and
next in Salt Lake City. Transferred to Chicago.
SCH LEE, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture A"
manac. )
SCHLESINGER, GUS: Sales executive with many
years of experience. For extended period was In general
charge of sales for Warner In Berlin, from which point
he had supervision over continental Europe. In 1933,
unattached, but maintaining contact wltb amusement In-
duitry, cooperating with his brother, Morris, in operation
of theatres in Newark, N. J.
SCHLESINGER, LEON: Producer, b. Philadelphia,
Pa.; h. 5 feet 7% inches; dark hair and blue eyes; w.
175 pounds; e. Park Avenue high school, Philadelphia;
m. Bernice K. ; hy. fishing. Started In theatrical busi-
ness at the age of 14 as usher, song book agent, actor
of bits, box office, ahead and back of shows and theatre
manager. Producer of "Looney Tunes," "Merry Melo-
dies" and musical cartoons released by Warner Bros.
Vitaphone song cartoon.
SCHLESINGER. LEONARD S.: Zone Manager, Phila-
delphia Warner Brothers Theatres, Philadelphia: b. St.
Louis. Mo.. Feb. 23. 1907; p. father; e. college graduate;
not married. Started as relief usher at Missouri Theatre.
St. Louis, 1921. In five years was usher, doorman, chief-
of-service. assistant manager, director of publicity and
manager of Missouri Theatre. Managed neighborhood
houses in St. Louis, then transferred to booking and buy-
ing department of Skouras Brothers Theatres, then under
Warner. Assistant to Charles Skouras, 1930. when Okla-
homa City, Indianapolis. Kentucky and Milwaukee came
under Skouras' control. In 1931 transferred to Cleveland
as assistant zone manager for six weeks, then to Phila-
delphia, booker and buyer. In January, 1934. made zone
manager of Warner Philadelphia theatres.
SCHLESINGER, M. A.: President of General Talking
Pictures. Reputed to be one of South Africa's wealthiest
men. Holds a virtual monopoly in South Africa In all forms
of amusement and entertainment, which operates ttirough
a company called International Variety and Theatre Agency,
Ltd. Headquarters in New York. Marketed DeForest
Pbonofilm Equipment.
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SCHLOM, HERMAN: Associate producer. In 1936:
"Tlie Country Gentleman," Republic. In 1937: "Beware
ul Ladles." Republic.
SCHMERTZ, I. J.: Branch Manager; b. New York
City. July 4, 1891; married. In motion picture Industry
30 years. Started with Greater New York Film Rental
Company, later sold to General Film Company, and has
continued with Fox Film Corporation since. Managed
New York exchange for 10 years, also Albany and now
Cleveland exchange. With Fox during entire career.
SCHMIDT. ARTHUR: Film editor. In 1934: "Fin-
ishing School." RKO. In 1935: "Chasing Yesterday,"
"The Return of Peter Grimm." "In Person," RKO. In
1936: "Chatterbox." RKO; "Hideaway Girl," Paramount.
SCHMIDT, DAVID C: Advertising manager, Ameri-
can Seating Company. Grand Rapids, Mich.; b. Grand
Rapids, Jan. 28. 1912; college education.
SCHMIDT, JOSEPH: Actor. In 1936: "A Star Fell
from Heaven," ABP; "Bin Lied Geht Um Die Welt,"
Casino.
SCHMIDT, KAI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SCHMIDT. L. A.: Player. In 1936: "A Greater
Promise," Amkino.
SCHMIDT, ROBERTO: Cameraman, b. Buenos Aires,
Argentina, Sept. 16, 1902; light brown hair and eyes; p.
non-professionals; e. high school graduate. Entered films in
1921, cameraman and projecting machine salesman. In
1934. cameraman in Cinematograflca Valle and afterwards
in Estudios Rio de la Plata. Filmed two silent films.
"Todo por el puchero" and "La Cancion del Gaucho. "
Talking films include "El Caballero del Cemento." 1933:
"El Linyera," r,i:!.'i; "Idolos de la Radio." 1934, and
in 1935: "Por Buen Camino." In 1936: "Ya tiene comi-
sario el pueblo."
SCHMIDT, WILLY ALBIN: Chemist and physicist,
Agfa Ansco Corporation; b. Leipzig, Germany; e. University
of Leipzig; Chemistry, physics and mathematics, Ph.D.
Formerly, assistant teacher in the University of Leipzig.
Now connected with raw film manufacture, Agfa Ansco
Corporation.
SCHMITSDORF, BRUNO: Actor. In 1936: "Der
Kampf." Amkino.
SCHMITZ. A. N.: Branch Manager, RKO Radio Pic-
tures. Inc., Milwaukee. Wis.; b. Milwaukee, Wis., July 22,
1896; married and has three children; e. grade and high
.school. Auto sales. Advertising manager. Paramount
1921-22; state rights, 1923-25; sales and assistant man-
ager to Robertson Cole; salesman. Film Booking Office;
manager, F. B. O. Pictures; manager, RKO Radio.
Now branch manager. RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., Mil-
waukee, Wis.
SCHMUCK, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SCHNEEBERGER. HANS: Cameraman. In 1933 with
Richard Angst on "S. O. S. Iceberg," Universal. In
1937: collaborated on "Slalom," George Kraska.
SCHNEIDER. A.: Treasurer of Columbia Pictures
Corporation; b. New York. April 25. 1905; e. New Yo'k
University (bachelor of commercial science) ; marrl'
has two children; hy. bridge, reading and golf. En
tered the motion picture industry In the bookkeepinit
department of Columbia, and became asslttant treas-
urer. Now treasurer.
SCHNEIDER. BLANCHE: Paymaster and Cashier, Vita-
phone Corporation; b. Russia, December 21, 1903; e.
graduated from Bushwick high school, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Credit lady in a dress house. Joined Warner Bros, when
It took over Vitagraph, Inc., April 1, 1926.
SCHNEIDER. EDWIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SCHNEIDER. EVGENI: Director. In 1936: "Gypsies,"
Amkino.
SCHNEIDER. MAGDA: Actress. Appeared In 1933 In
"Be Mine Tonight." Universal. In 1935: "Kiss Me Good-
bye." Celebrity. In 1936: "Liebelei." General Foreign
Sales.
SCHNEIDER. SAMUEL: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Wild Gold." Fox. In 1935: "My Marriage," "Paddy
O'Day." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Here Comes
Trouble," "36 Hours to Kill." "High Tension," "Human
Cargo," "Fifteen Maiden Lane." "Career Woman," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "Woman Wise," "Dead Yes-
terday," 20th Century-Fox.
WILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SCHNEIDER,
Almanac.)
SCHNEIDERMAN, GEORGE: Cameraman. In 1933:
"Bobbers' Roost," "Infernal Machine," "Pilgrimage."
"Arizona to Broadway," "Walls of Gold," "Doctor Bull,"
Fox. In 1934; "Orient Express," "Hold That Girl,"
"Judge Priest," Fox. In 1935: "George White's 1935
Scandals," "Steamboat Round the Bend," Fox. In 1936:
"The Devil is a Sissy," MGM.
SCHNEIDEROV, VLADMIR: Director. In 1935:
directed "Golden Taiga," Amkino.
SCHNIRICH, OSCAR: Cameraman. In 1937: handled
photography. "The Eternal Mask," Mayer- Burstyn.
SCHNITZER, A. H.: Associated with his brother.
Joseph I. Schnitzer, in operation of Western Costume
Co., Los Angeles, b. Pittsburgh. June 22, 1892; marrie.l
and has three children; p. Samuel and Blanche, fatliei
deceased; e. .411egheny high school Pittsburgh: Penn
State College. First position with Universal. Cincinnati
office. 191U; served in the photOKraphic section of Signal
Corps during war. Returned to Pittsburgh to rejoin Uni-
versal. In 1922 associated with Robertson-Cole. Pitts
burgh; managed organization and continued with F. B. O.
and RKO for nine years ; appointed Pathe short subject
sales manager, but after a year or so returned to Pitts-
burgh. In May, 19152. in association with Harry Thomas,
opened First Division Exchange, Inc.. of Pittsburgh
Now with brother in Western Costume Co.
SCHNITZER, EDWARD M.: District Manager.
Started in the Industry in 1922, when he was associated
with Sam Seidler. He then worked for Commonwealth
Pictures Corp. for one year and joined Producers Dis-
tributing Corporation for one year. This was followed
by a post with Pox, where he remained eight years as
br_anch manager for New York and Brooklyn territories.
In 1932 joined World Wide as New York sales manager
and continued until Fox took over distribution. On
March 20, 1933, he joined Columbia as head of the New
Vork exchange. In 1936 became eastern district manager
for Republic.
SCHNITZER, JOSEPH I.: President, Western Cos-
tume Co., Los Angeles, b. Pittsburgh, March 14, 1887;
e. schools; married, has two children. A veteran of the
industry, having entered it 30 years ago when he was
20 years old, as manager of the Des Moines branch of
Pittsburgh Calcium Light & Film Company. Within
the next nine years, he was associated with Mullin Film
Service as manager of the Minneapolis branch and later
general manager of the same company with headquarters
in Syracuse, N. Y. Two years later he was made
general sales manager. From 1920 until 1922 he held
the post of president of Equity Pictures, going from
Equity to the vice-presidency of FBO. Became president
of RKO Radio Pictures. Resigned early in 1932 to enter
independent production. Is member of Oak Ridge Golf
Club of New York Purchase Country Club, at Purchase.
N. Y., Beach Point Club of New York and the Hillrrest
Country Club, Los Angeles, Cal. In 1933: produced "To-
morrow at Seven," Radio. In August, 1934, purchased
Western Costume Co.
SCHNITZLER. ARTHUR: Playwright. In 1936: "Lie-
belei." General Foreign Sales.
SCHNORR, MARGUERITE G.: Society Editor, Post-
Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. b. Rochester. Minn.. January
25, 1910; p. Mrs. Julia Schnorr; e. B.A. University of
Wisconsin (School of Journalism). Duties Include writ-
ing women's clubs and society news, daily theatre reviews
and other features. Entered present work six months after
graduation from university, 1931. Was on staff of Daily
Cardinal, campus paper, at Wisconsin.
SCHOCHET, VICTOR J.: General manager for Fox
in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay; b. Abbeville, La..
May 1, 1892; e. high school; master of laws; member of
Illinois Bar. 1915; married. Importer and exporter in
Brazil, 1918-25. Manufacturer's representative. 1926-28.
Assistant sales manager in silverware company. In 1928
appointed by Fox to present position.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SCHOEBEL. LARRY:
Almanac.)
SCHOEDSACK. ERNEST BEAUMONT: Producer and
Director, b. Council Bluffs, Iowa, June 8, 1893: h. 6
feet S iDcbei; brown hair and gray eyei; w. 190 pounds;
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p. Rutb A. and Gustav A. Beaumont, non-professlonaU;
m. Ruth Rose, professional, and has one son, Peter; by.
motion pictures. Co-producer with Merlan Cooper of
"Grass" and "Chang." Also co-producer of "The Four
Feathers," and producer-director of "Bango." Directed
"Most Dangerous Game"; director and co-producer, "King
Kong." Made Arabian expedition for Radio. In 193.'?
directed "'Blind Adventure," "Son of Kong." RKO. In
1!*34: directed "Long. Lost Father," RKO. In 1935:
directed "The Last Days of Pompeii." RKO. In 1937:
directed "Trouble in Morocco," Columbia.
SCHOENBAUM, CHARLES: Cameraman. b. Los
Angeles; p. non-professionals; e. high school. With
Famous Players Lasky Corporation Laboratory 191B, re-
maining 15 years. Became first cameraman at Famous
Players Laslty in 1918. With Technicolor one year; now
with MOM. In 1933: "Tomorrow at Seven," RKO. In
1935; "Here Comes the Band," "It's in the Air." MGM.
In 1936: Pete Smith sliort subject, "Diving." MGM;
"Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Secret
Valley," 20th Century-Fox.
SCHOENGARTH, RUSSELL: Film editor. In 19.36:
"Great Guy," GN. In 1937: "231/2 Hours' Leave," GN.
SCHOFIELD, PAUL: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
"Framed," RKO. In 1933 with Marguerite Roberts
wrote screen play, "Jimmy and Sally," Fox. In 1934
collaborated on screen play "Sensation Hunters," Mono-
gram. In 1935: wrote story and collaborated on screen
play, "Sunset Range," First Division; "$10 Raise," 20th
Century-Fox.
SCHOLL, JACK: Lyric writer. b. New York City.
March 19, 1903. p. .John Jay Scholl and Olga Scholl
Maxwell, married, e. U. S. Military Academy, h. 6 feet
1 inch; w. 215 pounds: brown hair, brown eyes. Iiy. fish-
ing, hunting and prospecting. Staff writer for Irviru;
Berlin. Inc. In 1935: collaborated on music and lyrics.
"Going Highbrow." Warner: collaborated on music and
lyrics. "The Rainmakers." RKO. In 1936: collaborated
on lyrics. "Freshman Love." "Song of the Saddle." "The
Captain's Kid" "Smart Blonde." WB; collaborated on
music and lyrics, "The Princess Comes Across," Para-
mount; collaborated on music and lyrics, "Silly Billies."
RKO. In 1937: collaborated on music and lyrics, "Melody
for Two" "Old Glory," "Springtime in Holland." "The
Changing of the Guard." "On Secret Service," "Treachery
Rides the Range," Warner Brothers-First National.
SCHOOLER, DAVE: Master of ceremonies. Has ap-
peared en New York stage. In 1935: Universal short
product.
SCHORR. HORTENSE: PuWicitv. b lassy, Roumanla:
e. Roumanla, Sacred Heart Convent, New York high
school. Columbia University. Entered motion picture
industry as reviewer and interviewer on Exhibitor's Trade
Review and International Cinema Trade Review. Handled
foreign publicity for MGM. Affiliated with the publicity
departments of the Rlvoll, Rialto and Criterion theatres
in New York, with Pathe and Fox. Joined Columbia In
1926, handling trade, newspaper and fan publicity.
SCHORR. WILLIAM W.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SCHOTT, ESTELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SCH RAD E, HUGO: Actor. In 1936: "The Royal
Waltz." UFA.
SCHRANK. JOSEPH: Writer. In 193.-): collaborated
on story "Page Miss Glory." Warner.
SCHREIBER, C. HARRY: City manager of RKO
Columbus (Ohio) Theatres; b. Chestertown, Md.. April
24, 1906; e. graduate, Washington College. Chestertown.
Md. : married. Student manager. RKO Fordham. New
York City; assistant manager. RKO Keith Theatre. Wash-
ington, D. C. ; manager, RKO Keith Theatre, Washington.
D. C. 1931. Manager. RKO Strand Theatre. RKO Capi-
tol Theatre, and RKO Grand Theatre. Cincinnati. 1932
and 1933. Became city m-anager of RKO Columbus (Ohio)
Theatres. November. 1933.
SCHROCK, RAYMOND L.: Writer, b. Goshen, Ind.,
1892; e. University of Illinois. Was a director for stock.
Scenarios for "Winged Horseman," Universal; "West
Point," "The Duke Steps Out." "Navy Blues," "Telling
the World," for MGM; "Shepper-Newfounder," Fox;
"Gambling Daughters," Universal, and "Shipmates."
MGM: "Bad Sister." Universal: "Part Time Wife." Fox.
In 1933 adapted "Hell Below." MGM. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play, "Sunset Range," First Division;
collabora.ted on screen play. "Hard Rock Harrigan," Fox.
In 1936: screen play ".Sitting on the Moon," collaborated
on screen play "Happy Go Lucky," Republic.
SCHROEDER, CARL A.: Western representative. Screen
Guide, b. Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 31, 1909; e. Uni-
versity of Wisconsin, Journalism and English literature.
Editor of Screen Book. Fawcett Publications, 1929-37.
SCHROEDER, DORIS: Writer, r. n. Doris Schroeder
Green. b. Far Rockaway, Long Island, New York; h.
5 feet 8 inchts; brown hair and brown eyes; w. 160
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Girls High School, Brook-
lyn, and Heffley Institute, Brooklyn; married; hy. Scotties.
Writer since 1911 for pictures. Writer and editor. Vita-
graph. Universal, five years. Paramount. 1922-1923.
With F. B. O. several years. American Film, two years.
In 1934: "Crimson Romance," Republic. Wrote adapta-
tions, and collaborated on screen plays, Hopalong Cassidy
series, including "Hopalong Cassidy," "Eagle's Brood,"
"Bar 20 Rides Again," "Call of the Prairie," "Three
on the Trail," "Heart of the West," all Paramount.
In 1936: screen story and screen play "Heart of the
West," Paramount.
SCHROEDER, EDWARD: Film editor. In 1934:
"LeGong," Bennett. In 1935: "The Eagle's Brood." "Bar
20 Rides Again," Paramount. In 1936: "Call of the
Prairie," "Three on the Trail," Paramount; "In His
Steps," GN.
SCHUBERT, BERNARD S.: Writer. b. Brooklyn.
N. Y. ; e. College of City of New York and Columbia
University; h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. 145 pounds; black
hair, brown eyes; hy. writing plays. Author of many
plays produced on Broadway and in Europe, "The Kid
Himself," "Soft Coal," "Out of the East," "Nocturne,"
"Fish Gotta Swim," "Kara," "Royal Peacock," "White
Lies," "The Little Frog," "Minuet," and "The Home-
coming." Came to Hollywood for Radio In November,
1930. Adaptation, continuity and dialogue "Public De-
fender": additional dialogue for "Fanny Foley Herself";
adaptation, continuity and dialogue "Secret Service" ;
adaptation and dialogue "Symphony of Six Million,"
"No Other Woman," all Radio. In 1934-35: "Peck's
Bad Boy," Fox, screen play and dialogue, collaboration;
screen play and dialogue, "Straight Is the Way," col-
laborated on screen play "The Band Plays On" and "The
Mark of the Vampire." Originals: "Widows in Paris"
and "One Night of Fun." In 1935: screen play, "Kind
Lady." MGJI. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"Hearts in Bondage," Republic.
SCHUBERT, MARINA: Actress, b. Moscow. Russia.
Oct. 6. 1912; p. Nina Koshetz, singer, and Alexandre de
Schubert, painter; e. Paris; Horace Mann School. New
York; Notre Dame De Sion Convent, Paris. Traveled in
Europe after Russian revolution with parents. To the
United States with her mother, who fulfilled concert tour.
Returned to Paris, then back to America with her mother,
where she studied dancing, ballet and toe-dancing. Mother
moved to California, opening voice studio, and taught
daughter, wlio began to sing In public at 17. Had small
role in "Little Women." then appeared in "The Foun-
tain." worked in music departments of the studios, ar-
ranging vocal background for pictures in which there was
singing. Appeared in "British Agent." then in "Enter
Madame," and received a contract. Appeared in 1935 in
"Car 99," "All the King's Horses," "People Will Talk,"
"Without Regret." "Wanderer of the Wasteland." "Mil-
lions in the Air," Paramount.
SCHUENZEL, REINHOLD: Writer and director. In
1935: directed and wrote scenario, "Victor and Victoria,"
Ufa,
SCHUESSLER, FREDERICK EDWARD: Casting di-
rector. Paramount Pictures. Inc., Holl.vwood. b. In
dianapolis, Ind., July 22, 1896; p. William and Sophia
Schuessler; e. grammar school and hi.gh school; m. Marie
.\nkenbrock. non-professional. For the past fifteen years
lia.<i been in the casting offices of Universal. Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. Warner Bros., United Artists. RKO. Paramount.
Previously was connected with the automobile industry in
Indianapolis.
SCHUFFTAN, EUGENE: Cameraman. In 1936: "The
Robber Symphony," produced by Concordia.
SCHUKIN. V. v.: Actor, In 1935: "Men on Wings.'"
Moscow Kino-Combinat.
SCHULBERG. B. P.: Producer, Paramount Pictures.
b. Bridgeport. Conn., January 19, 1892; e. high school.
New York City, and College of the City of New York.
First position as reporter on the New York Evening
Mall, for two years, leaving to become associate editor of
a magazine. Film Reports, organized in the interests of
independent producers and exhibitors of the then ex-
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ceedlngly young and tender motion picture Industry.
A year later he accepted a dual post of publicity di-
rector and scenario writer with Rex Pictures Corporation,
New York City, and after a year went with Adolph
Zukor when Zukor launched his Famous Players Company
in 1912. Thus Schulbcrg exploited the first feature length,
big name motion picture sold in America, "Queen Eliza-
beth," with Sarah ISerrhardt in the title role. First
venture in feature lengtn was "The Prisoner of Zenda."
•Queen Elizabeth" was a French flim, bought by Zukor
for distribution in America. When Zukor's Famous Players
Company combined with Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play
Company In 1915 to become the Paramount Corporation.
Schulberg retained his post of double duty. After several
years with Paramount he made the decision to try his
hand at independent production. During this period he
saw the Elmer Clifton film, "Down to the Sea In Ships."
Playing a minor role, that of a stowaway, was a little
girl who attracted Schulberg's attention. He immediately
wired his associate, who was in the East, with the result
that Clara Bow came to Hollywood to plav in the Schul-
berg company. In 1925, Schulberg rejoined Paramount
ir. the capacity of associate producer, the first time this
title was used in production circles, later becoming
general manager of West Coast Production for Paramount.
Resigned as managing director of production in June.
1932. Returned In September, 1932, to make Individual,
independent productions for Paramount as B. P. Schul-
berg Productions. In 1933: "The Girl in 419," "Jennie
Gerhardt," "Her Bodyguard," "Three -Cornered Moon."
In 1934; "Thirty Day Princess," "Good Dame," "Little
Miss Marker." "Behold My Wife," "Kiss and jMaI;o
Up." Paramount. In April, 1935. joined Columbia in
production executive capacity. Produced "Crime and Pun-
ishment." Columbia. In 1936: "And So They Were Mar-
ried." "Meet Nero Wolfe." Columbia; "Wedding
Present." Paramount. lii 1937; produced "A Doctor's
Diary," "John Meade's Woman." "Her Husband Lies."
Paramount.
SCHULBERG, BUDD WILSON; Writer. Selznick In-
ternational, b. New York City. March 27. 1914; married;
P Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Schulberg; e. Dartmouth College.
Paramount publicUy department 1931. RKO writer 1932.
Selznick story department 1936. Screen writer since 1936.
SCHULER, GEORGE LOUIS: 1414 Casa Grande, Pasa-
dena, Cal. : b. Dixon, 111., November IB. 1899; p. Mr
W. A. and Mrs. Amelia Schuler; e. University of Illi-
nois; married and has two sons. To California In 192:1,
entered the building business, then the real estate busi-
ness for two years. Is now a subdivlder. builder and
designer. Recently elected president of the Junior Chamber
of Commerce of Pasadena. Has served on Board of Review
of Pasadena for four and one -half years; chairman for
three years.
SCHULMAN SILVIA: Executive secretary to David O.
Selzni(k, president, .'^elznlck International Pictures. b.
March 3. 1913. New York Cltv; p. David and Sarali
Schulman; e. New York public schools and Hunter College.
In 1931, entered picture business as secretary to Katharine
Brown. RKO eastern story editor. In 1934, became secre-
tary to David O. Selznick at MGM. With him to
Stiznick International in 1935.
SCHULTE, E. J.: RIalto Theatre, Inc., Secretary of
Gibraltar Enterprises, Inc. b. Bloomington, Wis., Sep-
tember 28, 1886; married; e. Casper high school. Mer-
cantile business; president of Webel Commercial Co.,
Casper, Wyo. Became interested In motion plcture« In
1922, In the RIalto Theatre. Now president and principal
owner of Rialto Theatre. Inc., which owns the RIalto.
America, and Rex theatres of Casper. Wyo.. Ramona
Theatre in Wheatland, Wyo., Bighorn Theatre in Grey-
bull. Wyo., Fiesta Theatre. Gillette, Wyo., Teton Theatre
in Powell, Wyo.. and Mesa Theatre. Douglas, Wyo.
His company is also a member of Gibraltar Enterprises,
Inc., which has Its headquarters at 810 Fourteenth Street.
Denver, Col.
SCHULTZ, ABE: (See 1936.37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SCHULTZ, C. A.: President Commonwealth Amusement
Corp. b. Lester Prairie. Minn., March 14, 1897; married.
Became connected with industry upon leaving school. First
venture was in 1912, operating small theatre at Lester
Prairie. Minn.; next with Republic Distributing Corp.,
Minneapolis, and continued with company after merger into
Select and Selznick organizations; then with Pathe, Des
Moines, as salesman. Subsequently joined Vitagraph,
Minneapolis, as city salesman, and after a year was ap-
pointed branch manager at Omaha, in 1922 being trans-
ferred to Kansas City as manager. When Vitagraph sold
out to Warner Bros., became Warner's first branch manager
Id Kansas City. Left to go with PDC as manager, Kansas
City. Became associated with Elmer C. Rhoden and L. M.
Miller in Midwest Film Distributors, Kansas City, which
became nucleus of present Commonwealth theatre group.
Republic Pictures-Midwest Film Dist., Inc., in October,
1936, disposed of their interests in Iowa and Nebraska and
are concentrating on operation in the Kansas and Mis-
souri territories out of Kansas City. Commonwealth
Theatres in 1935 joined with Central States Theatres, an-
other circuit headed by O. K. Mason, in forming Com-
monwealth Amusement tjorp., which operates all of
Schultz's and Mason's theatre interests with headquarters
at 221 West 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
SCHULTZ, FRITZ; (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
njaiiac. )
SCHULTZ. HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
SCHULTZ, JACK; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SCHULTZ, JOHN A.: Fanchon and Marco Agency, 30
Kwkefeller Plaza, New York City, Phone: Circle 7-5630.
In charge of New York office.
SCHULTZ, NATE: President, Selected Pictures, also
distributing Majestic Pictures in Northern Ohio; b. Russia.
Oct. 5, 1905; e. Cleveland public school and Central
High School; married. To Cleveland at age of 5. From
school went into picture business as poster clerk for
Paramount in Cleveland. In 1922 afBliated with Harry
Lande. Lande Film Distributing Company, for three years.
Then bought Ivanhoe Film Exchange from Nate and Abe
Gerson, non-theatrical exchange. In 1928 changed name to
Selected Pictures Company and went into distribution of
theatrical films.
SCHULTZ and WUELLNER: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
SCHULZ, FRANZ: Writer. In 1933 wrote story of
"The Lucky Number," Gaumont-Brltish. Collaborated
on screen play of "The Night Is Young." MGM. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play of "Lottery Lover." Fox; col-
laborated on screen play. "Paris in Spring." "Missis-
sippi." Paramount; collaborated on screen play, dialogue
and lyrics, "Blossom Time," BIP; "One Exciting Adven-
ture," U. In 1937; collaborated on screen play, dialogue
and lyrics "April Romance," MGM.
SCHULZE, JOHN DUCASSE: Art director. In 1935:
"Red Salute," "The Melody Lingers On," UA-Rellance;
•Whispering Smith Speaks." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936;
■'The Calling of Dan Matthews," Columbia; "The Last
of the Mohicans." VA. In 1937; "When's Your Birth-
diy?^^ KKO-Radio.
SCHUMACHER, ERIC W.: President, Norls Carbon
Co., Inc., Mohawk Bldg., 160 Fifth Avenue, New York
City. b. Niirnberg, Germany, June 28, 1906; e. University
of Erlangen. Berlin. Germany and extensive studies In
technology and chemistry. Attached to the foreign depart-
ment of C. Conradty, Niirnberg, Germany, manufacturer
of carbons and carbon products. President and managing
director, Noris Carbon Co., Inc., sole distributors of
Conradty carbons and carbon products for the United
States and Canada.
SCHUMANN-HEINK, MADAME ERNESTINE: De-
ceased. (See 1930-37 Motinn Picture Almanac.)
SCHUMANN-HEINK, FERDINAND: Actor and Writer,
b. Hamburg, Germany, August 9, 1893; h. 5 feet 10 inches:
dark brown eyes and brown hair; w. 163 pounds; e.
Dresden, Germany, Montclair, N. J., Fordham University,
New York; p. Paul Schumann, European actor, and Mme.
Schumann-Heink, opera and concert singer; Specialized
in medicine; married; hy. riding, tennis, golf, swimming,
polo. Has had stage experience. Entered pictures in
1924. Pictures include: Felipe In "Isle of Hate," Von
Bulon In "The Awakening," United Artists; Julius in
"Riley the Cop," Fox; Zeppelin lieutenant In "Hell's
.\ngel3," Caddo; also played Carl Hummell in "Blaze
O' Glory." for Sono-Art. In 1933; "The Mad Game,"
and in 1934, "Orient Express." for Fox. Wrote and
sold original screen storv. "Weather Permitting." In
1935: appeared In "Symphony of Living," Invincible.
SCHUSTER, FRIEDEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
SCHUSTER. HAROLD: Film editor. In 1935: "The
Farmer Takes a Wife." Fox; "The Man Who Broke the
Bank at Monte Carlo," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
directed "Wings of the Morning." 20th Cent. -Fox.
SCHUTZ. GEORGE: Editor of Better Theatres, b.
Shawano. Wis.. September 12, 1898: p. George J. and
Mary Theresa Schutz; e. Shawano public schools and Uni-
versity of Wisconsin ('22); m. Ruth Reld, March 7, 1923;
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one child. DiJ newspaper work in Elgin, 111., Chicago and
Jacksonville, Fla. Was with Hed Book Magazine fiom
July, 1923, to February, 1926. Joined the editorial staff
of Uuigley I'ublisliing Company in April, 1927.
SCHWAB, LAURENCE: Writer and Director, b. Bos-
ton, Mass.; e. Howard University of liosion; h. 5 feet
tiVz inches; w. 165 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes; hy.
golf. Previous career on stage and in the United States
Navy. In 1930 directed "Follow Thru" for Paramount.
In rj:i.'l to-director. ro-autlior. "Talte a (Jhance." Para.
SCHWALBERG, ALFRED W.: Supervisor of Exchanges,
Vltagraph, Inc. (Warner-First National-Vitaphone). b.
New York City, August 8, 1898; married; e. graduate of
High School of Commerce, New York; New York Uni-
versity, B.C.S., 1917. Public accounting. Started as
traveling auditor for Vltagraph, Inc., April, 1926; head
of contract department. First National, December, 1928.
He has been the supervisor of exchanges since 1932.
SCHWALL, ROBERT: E.\hibitor, State Theatre, Ips-
wich, S. D.; b. Evanston, 111., April 16, 1909: e. high
school; not married. Started In motion picture Industry
while attending school. Connected with show business for
14 years as operator and manager.
SCHWALM, JOHN A.: Rialto Theatre, Hamilton, Ohio,
which is owned by John A. Schwalm. b. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
April 15, 1873; married and has two boys and a girl; e.
parochial and public schools of Pittsburgh and Iron City
College, Pittsburgh. Learned window glass making and
served as national secretary of the Window Glass Workers
Association from 1904 to 1908. Opened first picture show
at Dayton, May 1, 1906, the Electric Theatre. Opened the
following theatres: Victor Theatre, Reading, 1907; Dream-
land, South Bethlehem. Pa.. 19u7 ; Jewel Theatre. Easton.
Pa., 1907: Bijou Theatre, South Bethlehem. Pa., 1908:
Theatorium, Richmond. Ind.. 1908: Jewel Theatre. Dayton.
Ohio, 1908; Jewel Theatre. Hamilton. Ohio. 1909. Formed
Imperial Feature Film Co. of Pittsburgh, with branches
in Chicago and Indianapolis in 1912: bought the Jefferson
Theatre, Hamilton. 1914; bought the Grand Theatre Co..
Hamilton, Ohio, 1918: built the Rialto. Hamilton. 1920.
Has been actively interested in theatre owners' organiza-
tion work for the last sixteen years, and has served as
director on both national and state organizations. At
present is director in the following: Hamilton Chamber
of Commerce, president Hamilton Community Hotel Corp.,
member of Hamilton City Council, ni.anager Rialto Theatre;
elected Democratic county chairman for Bijtler County.
Ohio, for term of two years.
SCHWARTZ, A. H.: Executive General Manager of
Century Circuit, Inc.. operating a number of Flatbusli
and Long Island Theatres, with headquarters at 30
Rockefeller Plaza. New Y'ork City.
SCHWARTZ, ARTHUR: Song writer. In 1936: col-
laborated on music and lyrics "Under Tour Spell," 20th
Cent. -Fox; music "That Girl From Paris." BKO-Radio.
SCHWARTZ, HANS: Director, b. Vienna, Austria; p.
father. Hungarian; mother, Italian; e. Vienna. Was
banker for a time, then turned to theatre. While on visit
to Germany met Ernst Lubitsch, and decided to turn to
motion picture direction. Made a propaganda picture for
Bulgaria, then returned to Berlin, and with help of Karl
Fritsche of the Trans-Ocean Film Company, made "Two
Lives. ' UFA released several of the independent films,
then signed Schwartz as director. Directed "The Hun-
garian Rhapsody," "The Beautiful Lie of Nina Petrovna."
with Francis Lederer: "Melody of Hearts." "Favorites of
the Gods." "Her Highness Commands." and others. At
conclusion of contract made pictures for Gaumont-British
in Paris, among them "Prince of Arcadia" (1933). and
for Emelka in Berlin. With Fox Films. Became director
for Korda.
SCHWARTZ, ISA DOR: President of National Screen
Service, also Master Art Products, Inc. b. Troy, N. Y.,
October 15, 1892; married, four children. Engaged in pro-
duction and distribution of coming attraction trailers, short
reel novelties, advertising film, and various other adver-
tising lines for theatres and merchants. Was President of
Ad-Vance Trailer Service Corporation.
SCHWARZMAN, MARGUERITE E.: Executive Com-
mittee of the National Board of Review, b. New York
City. January 31. 1892; m. Dr. J. Anthony Schwarzman:
p. Mr. and Mrs. Charles U. Engler: e. A.B. Barnard
College, M.A. Columbia University; research at American
Museum of Natural History. Founded and directed the
Children's Laboratories: Westchester County Recreation
Commission. Introduced science education in elementary
schools of Scarsdale and Pelham. N. Y. Instructor in
the School of Education of New York University: Science
Tools and Techniques, an exhibit of science visual aids,
held at the American Museum of Natural History. 1931-32.
Lecturing and advising with Better Film groups. Inde-
pendent research on motion picture as educational medium.
SCHWARZWALD. MILTON E.: President of Mentone
Productions, Inc.. 1270 Sixth Avenue. New York City; b.
Detroit. Mich. ISUl- m. Ruby Schwartzwaid and has two
sons; hy. bridge. In sliow business 28 years as musician,
arranger, composer and conductor. First public appearance
as violin concert artist at age of nine at Steinway Hall.
Chicago. Composer of musical comedies including "Flora-
bella" and "Be Yourself." Conducted "Desert Song."
"Tip Toes," and other musicals. General musical director
of Orpheum Circuit and RICO Theatres for five years.
Creator and conductor, for two years, of ItKO Theatre of
the Air. Directs all pictures produced by Mentone.
SCHWEGLER, PAUL: Actor. In 1935: "Fighting
Youth," Universal.
SCHWEITZER, MAURICE: Branch Manager. b.
Bristol. Tenn., 1896; e. completed two years at Vander-
bilt College, Nashville. Formerly Paramount salesman,
Minneapolis; transferred to Kansas City. Now Paramount
manager, St. Louis.
SCHWERIN, CHARLES F.: Distribution, b. Newark.
N. J., February 13, 1888; married and has one child; p.
Morris and Victoria, both deceased; e. grammar school.
General representative for Marshall Field on road for eight
years. Spring of 1905, opened Dreamland Theatre, Chat-
tanooga, Tenn. First distributing position with Acto-
graph Pictures Corp., New York; then with Box Office
Attractions, which was taken over by General Film Co.
Later built chain of theatres in Janice, Flushing, L. I.,
and Plainfield, N, J. Went to Pittsburgh, 1912, with
World Film Co. Was there with Selznick and Select,
opening exchange. Original franchise distributor for
Rowland and Clark's First National. Went into production
field, but returned to distribution. Employed as home
office representative for Universal. United Artists aP'l
Columbia. Again returned to Pittsburgh with Metro
For several years operated state rights exchange there.
Opened Majestic branch in November, 1932. distributing
Majestic and Tower productions. Was an original member
of the Motion Picture E.xhibitor League of America.
SCHWERIN. RUTH: Publicity Department. Blackstone
Agency, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.; e. was graduated from Ohio
State University in June. 1929; B.S. degree in journalism:
member of Phi Sigma Sigma, social sorority, and Theta
Sigma Phi. honorary journalism sorority. Assistant to
publicity director of Loew's Pittsburgh theatres. Press
agent of Hollywood Restaurant and Hollywood Gardens.
New York City. Motion picture editor and critic, also
feature writer for Zit's. 1932. N. Y. Evening Journal.
Fan magazine and daily newspaper contact and assistant
publicity director for First Division exchanges. Press
book department. Paramount Pictures. 1935. Blackstone
Agency, 1936-37.
SCOFIELD, RONALD D.: Music, drama and radio edi-
tor. The Bee. Sacramento, Cal. ; b. Minneapolis. Minn..
Nov. 29. 1899; e. West high school: married and has
two children. Sunday feature department. Minneapolis
Journal; publicity director. Finkelstein and Ruben. Minne-
arjolis: copy desk. Minneapolis Tribune: telegraph editor
Milwaukee Sentinel: assistant news editor and music edi-
tor, Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Cal., 1931-34; started
with the Bee in 1934.
SCOGNAMILLO, GABRIEL: Associate art director,
b. New York City: p. father was a concert cellist; e.
high school and Royal Academy pf Art in Florence and
Naples. Started at Paramount as art director in 1927.
To France in 1929 for three years for Frenchfilm company.
In 1934: assistant to Fred Hope on "The Merry Widow,"
MGM. In 1935: "Robin Hood of El Dorado," MGM.
In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts," "Moonlight Murder,"
"Suzy," MGM.
SCOLA, KATHRYN: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
on screen play "One Night at Susie's," "Lady Who
Dared," Warner. In 1931: collaborated on screen play
"Wicked," Fox. In 1933: collaborated on "Female."
"Luxury Liner." "Lady of the Night." "Baby Face,"
Warner; "Female," "Lilly Turner." First National:
"Midnight Mary," MGM: collaborated on story of
"Shadows of Sing Sing," Columbia. In 1934: with Gene
Markey adapted "Fashions of 1934," wrote screen play
of "A Modern Hero," First National; co-author of story
and screen play of "The Merry Frinks," Warner. In
1935: collaborated on screen play, "The Glass Key,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play. "It
Had to Happen," 20th Century-Fox.
SCORER, DAPHNE: Actress. In 1934: "Turkey Time."
GB. In 1935: "Dirty Work," "Cup of Happiness," GB.
On stage: "Hervey House." In 1936: "The Amazing
Quest of Ernest Bliss," "Sabotage," GB.
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SCOTT, ALLAN: Writer. In 1933 wrote play. "Good-
bye Again," Warner. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play of "Let's Try Again." "By Your Leave." BKO-
Kadio. In 1935: collaborated on screen play of
"Roberta." "Top Hat," RKO; wrote screen play, "Village
Tale." "In Person," "I Dream Too Much." BKO-Radio.
In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Follow the Fleet,"
"Swing Time," BIvO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play "Quality Street." "Shall We Dance," RKO-
Radlo.
SCOTT, (Mrs.) BESS WHITEHEAD: Feature editor.
Houston Post, Texas. b. Brownwood, Texas; p. W. T.
Whitehead, dec. and Sarah Caroline Whitehead; e. Brown-
«ood high school; Baylor College for Women. Belton,
Texas. A. B., and Baylor University, Waco, Texas. A. B. ;
m. widow, two children. Lila Bess Scott. 15, and H. Clark
Scott, 13. Graduated from school publications to club work
on old Houston Post and handled theatre news and chil-
dren's page. Later worked at theatre publicity in Dallas,
for three years assistant to Herschel Stuart; free lance
writer dallies In Kansas City. Denver. Los Angeles and
San Diego, and worked for time in scenario department of
old Ince Studios. Culver City. Writer of verse, light
Action, and partner in Writers bureau specializing on club
papers. Also teacher of journalism in Houston night
schools. Besumed active newspaper work in 1927. first on
Houston Press, and later to Houston Post as feature editor.
SCOTT, DAVID: Actor, b. Whlteflsh. Mont., Jan. 11.
1911; h. 5 feet 11% inches: black hair and brown eyes;
w. 150 pounds: p. mother Russian, father U. S. soldier;
e. Montana, high school in Santa Barbara. Cal.. and
Franklin High School. Los Angeles: hy. collecting original
manuscripts of plays. After graduation, signed by Fox.
Appeared In several films. Including "In Gay Madrid."
MGM. Left screen to join stock companies on Pacific
coast. On stage in New York. In 1935: on screen in
"The Melody Lingers On." UA-Reliance.
SCOTT, DOUGLAS: Actor, b. Seattle, Wash., Decemoer
31, 1925; brown hair, brown eyes; hy. riding a racing
car. Pictures include: "Devotion," "Cimarron," "Mari-
anne," and "Calvacade." In 1933 appeared In "Eagle
and the Hawk," Paramount. In 1936: "Too Many Par-
ents," Paramount; "And So They Were Married."
Columbia; "Lloyds of London," 20th Cent. -Fox.
SCOTT. EWING: Director. WTiter. b. Omaha, Neb..
Sept. 3, 1898; e. Los Angeles public school and University
of California; married. Started in motion pictures in 1920
as animated cartoonist for Vitagraph. Became assistant to
F. W. Murnau. Raoul Walsh and Alexander Korda at Fox
in 1928; went to the Arctic country with "Murnau for Fox.
In 1931: wrote and directed his own production. "Igloo."
for Universal. In 1934: assistant director "It's a Gift."
"Pursuit of Happiness," "She Loves Me Not." "We're
Not Dressing." Paramount. In 1935: directed and edited
"Little America," film of Byrd's second Antarctic expedi-
tion. Paramount. Wrote "Renegade" and "Border
Flight," latter made by Paramount. "Snow Hawk," Para-
mount picture made in Alaska; assistant director "The
Little Colonel." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: collaborated
nn adaptation and screen play "Park Avenue Logger."
"Looking for Trouble." "The Windjammer." BKO-Radio.
SCOTT. FRANCIS R.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SCOTT, FRED: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Cal.: e. In Loi
Angeles, Cal.; h. 6 feet; w. 175 pounds; brown hair and
hro^vn eyes; hy. tennis and fencing. Entered pictures In
1924. Appeared In "Rio Rita." leads In "The Grand
Parade" (1930), "Swing High" (1930), Pathe, "Beyond
Victory." and "Night Work." In 1936: "The Last Out-
law." RKO-Radio; "Romance Rides the Range." Spec-
trum.
SCOTT-GATTY. A.: Actor, r. n. same. b. Ecclesfleld.
Kngland. October 3. 1876: h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 154
pounds; brindled hair, blue eyes; married twice: hy
ecclesiastical architecture and heraldry: p. Sir Alfred
Scott-Gatty. K.C.V.O.. Garter King of Arms and Lady
Elizabeth Scott-Gatty: e. Westminster School, University
of Neuchatel and in Paris. Was Intended for Diplomatic
Service. Decorator and heraldic artist before stage and
"screen career. Films: "Cutie." British Lion: ■■.\rona,st.ry
Garden." "Symphony in Two Flats." and others.
SCOTT, HARRY: Distribution, formerly exhibition. Was
press representative for Ringling Brothers. Then entered
motion pictures. He made his first film affiliation with
George Klelne, for whom he managed branch olHces in
Columbus. Dallas, Boston and Philadelphia. Later was
promoted to the post of Eastern division sales manager
for the Klelne organization, which he held for some time.
At the termination of his connection with Klelne, he
joined the Goldivyn organization, which he served as
special representative. Later he joined First National
and for four years managed its Detroit office, resigning to
become Detroit branch manager for Pathe. He resigned
shortly afterward to accept the position of New York
branch manager for Educational, and later was made
manager of distribution for Kitz Carlton Pictures, from
which post he joined Pathe as feature sales manager in
October 1923. From the post of feature sales manager
he was appointed general sales manager In August, 1925.
and in 1926 put into effect his "personal contact sales
plan." At the time of the merger of PDC and Pathe
he assumed the position of short subject sales manager,
which he held until he resigned from the organization.
Became sales manager. Van Beuren Corporation. Resigned.
After period of N.R.A. service. Washington, joined United
Artists, June. 1934, as branch manager. St. Louis. Went
to Cleveland. Ohio, as branch manager for GB Pictures.
Resigned in 1937 to join Monogram as branch manager.
St. Louis.
SCOTT. HARVEY: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Come On Marines," "Six of a Kind." Paramount. In
1935: "The Milky Way." Paramount. In 1936: "Straight
from the Shoulder." "The Arizona Raiders," "The Prin-
cess Comes Across." "Till We Meet Again," Para.
SCOTT, HENRY: Novelty pianist. In 1935: Universal
sliort product.
SCOTT. IVAN: News editor and commentator. British
Jlcvietone News. London. b. Sevenoaks, Eng.. April 30,
1909; e. Wellington College. Eng. Farmed in Kenya and
was five years a flying officer in RAF Reserve. Contact
man. commentator, assistant news editor and news editor
in succession.
SCOTT, JESSE: Player. In 19,16: "Dimples." 20th
Cent. -Fox.
SCOTT, J. E.: Branch Manager, b. Baltimore. Md.,
Aug. 26. 1899; p. Capt. John E. and Rebecca Scott; e.
Loyolf College. Baltimore, and St. John's College. An-
napolis : married Nynee Lefholtz. In 1927 with Enter-
nrise Exchange at Dallas. Texas. In 1928 joined Fox.
Became branch manager at Omaha, Neb.
SCOTT, LESTER F., JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SCOTT, MARGARETTA: Actress. In 1936: "Things to
Come." London Films-UA.
SCOTT. NOEL: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story "The Trouble," which was filmed as "Ourselves
Alone," ABP.
SCOTT. PAUL P.: Exhibitor. Varsity Theatre, fi^r.
.Snider Plaza. Dallas. Texas; b. Pittsburgh. Pa.; p. Ilarrv
C. and Charlotte E. Scott; e. College of Engineerin •
Pittsburgh; married. Also oil producer. In neighbor-
hood theatres since 1923.
SCOTT, RANDOLPH: Actor, b. Orange County, Va..
January 23, 1903; h. 6 feet 2 inches; hazel eyes and
light hair; w. 190 pounds; p. Geo. Q. and Lucy Crane,
non -professionals; e. private school, graduate of Wood-
berry Forest School, alumnus U. of North Carolina;
married; hy. swimming, golf and riding. Two years'
stage experience on the West Coast. Entered pictures
In December, 1931. with Paramount. Appeared in "Sky
Bride." "The Island of Lost Souls," "The Lusitanla
Secret," "Heritage of the Desert." "Lone Cowboy," "Wild
Horse Mesa," all Paramount. In 1933: "Hello. Every-
body." "Murders in the Zoo." "Supernatural." 'Sun-
set Pass," "To the Last Man," Paramount; "The Cock-
tail Hour." Columbia: "Broken Dreams." Monogram. In
1934: "The Last Round-up," "Home on the Range." In
1935: "Rocky Mountain Mystery," Paramount; "Roberta,"
"Village Tale," "She," RKO; "So Red the Rose." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Follow the Fleet." RKO; "And Sudden
Death, " "Go West. Young Man." Paramount; "The Last
of the Mohicans." UA.
SCOTT. WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SCOTT. WARD E.: Midwest district manager. Twen-
tieth Century-Fox. b. Jefferson County. Iowa. Dec. 28.
1885: p. Mr. and Mrs. L. F, Scott; e. public school and
business college: married. Wholesale book and stationery.
Mutual Film Corporation, hooker and manager. Denver.
Col.. 1913-1917. Manager Pathe Exchange. Denver.
1917-1921. Manager, Fox Film. Denver. 1921-1924;
Cleveland. 1925-1929. Manager. Fox Film Corporation.
Kansas City. November. 929. to February. 1933. Midwest
district manager, covering St. Louis, Kansas City and
Oklahoma City since February, 1933, with headquarters
in Kansas City.
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SCOTT, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SCOTTO, AUBREY H.: Singer, Writer, Director, b.
Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 21, 1895; h. 6 feet; gray eyci
and brown hair; w. 172 pounds; p. Alice L. Burns, Louii
A. Burns, non -professionals; e. San Diego high school;
m. Natalie Hyatt, non -professional; hy. flying, skiing.
Stage experience in Boston Opera Company, American
Opera Company. Lead in following stage productions,
"American Citizen," "Going Some,"; grand opera: "Gon-
doliers," "Chimes of Normandy," "Rlgoletto," "Alda,"
"PagUaccl," "Cavallerla Rusticana," "II Trovatore."
Was fllm editor for MGM for eight years; production
manager (Technicolor), "Mamba," "The Viking"; di-
rector (Technicolor), "The Cossacks." "Viennese Nights,"
"Parisian Nights," "Singing Bear," "Chinese Flowei
Boat"; supervisor and author (Technicolor), "Light ol
India," "Manchu Love," "Czarina's Secret," "Destiny":
wrote and directed in Harriscolor, "Gold Star Mother";
directed "Old Man Blues." "Hey, Hey, School Days,"
"Back Yard Follies." "Return Inn," "PuflP Your Blues";
directed "I Hate Women," Goldsmith, also stage play;
"Divorce Racket," RKO; "Three Loves," Universal;
Away"; wi-ote and directed "Naughty Cal." In 1934-35:
"Smart Girl," Walter Wanger. In 1935: film editor.
"Private Worlds," director, "Smart Girl," Paramount;
directed "A Thousand Dollars a Minute," "Hitch Hike
Lady." Republic. In 1936: "Palm Springs," Paramount;
"Ticket to Paradise," "Follow Your Heart." "Happy Go
Lucky," Republic.
SCOTTO, VINCENT: Music. In 1937: wrote music
"Pepe Le Moko." Paris Film Production.
SCULLI. FRANK J.: Booker. MGM, Philadelphia, t
Feb. 9, 1904. OfBce boy, Curtis Publishing Company
1918-19; errand boy, Nathan Fagan & Sons, 1919-20
poster boy, 1920-27; short subject booker, 1927-28, Uni-
versal; 1928-31, assistant feature booker, contract clerk,
box-ofBce statement auditor, 1931-33, and now booker
MGM.
SCULLY, WILLIAM A.: District manager, Metro-
Goldwyn -Mayer; b. Portland, Maine, April 8. 1894; p.
Michael A. and Mary Scully; e. grammar school; married.
Was bookkeeper. Grand Trunk Railway, Portland. Maine.
Salesman. Famous Players Lasky, Boston and New Haven.
1916. Manager, Metro Pictures. New Haven, 1918. Man-
ager, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. St. Louis, Mo., 1924.
Manager, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New Haven. Conn., 1925.
Manager, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New Jersey, 1928. Dis-
trict manager, eastern division, since Oct. 6, 1930.
SCULLY, WILLIAM J.: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back." United Artists-
20th Century. In 1935: "Whispering Smith Speaks," 20th
Century-Fox; "Broadway of 1936." MGM. In 1936: "The
Calling of Dan Matthews." Columbia.; "Private Number."
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "On the Avenue," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
SEABROOK, GAY: Actress, b. Seattle, Wash.; h.
5 feet, 2 inches; dark brown hair and dark eyes; w. 114
pounds; e. Seattle: hy. writing and golf. Appeared in
road company of "The Fool," then "The Wisdom Tooth,"
in New York. Played in "Pigs" in California, then in
"Two Girls Wanted," "If I Was Rich." "Salt Water"
and others. Played In radio act, "Growln' Up," In
United States and Sydney. Australia, with Emerson
Treacy. Pictures include "Miisbehaving Ladies." First
National. "The Corsair." comedies. "Only Yesterday,"
"Embarrassing Moments," "Half A Sinner." "Desirable."
"Big Hearted Herbert," "365 Nights in Hollywood,"
"Helldorado," "County Chairman."
SEABURY, INEZ: Actress. In 1936: "The Invisible
Ray," Universal.
SEADLER, SILAS F.: Advertising Manager, Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, b. New York City, August 31,
1897; e. Columbia University (School of Journalism, class
of 1917). Newspaper work, freelance press agent, feature
writer for Hearst papers; publicity department of Realart
Pictures; director of publicity and advertising, Arthur S.
Kane Pictures; then joined the advertising department
of Goldwyn Pictures. Appointed advertising manager of
Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer.
ous Crossroads," Columbia; "One Year Later," Allied'
"The World Changes," First National; "Alice In Won-
derland," Paramount. 1934: "No Greater Glory," Columbia;
"Murder on the Blackboard," "Strictly Dynamite," RKO
"Peck's Bad Boy," Fox; "A Wicked Woman." MGM
"Great Expectations," Universal; 1935: "Unwelcom
Stranger." Columbia; "Ginger," Fox. In 1936: "Little
Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Gentle Julia." 20th Century-Fox
In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," Republic.
SEARPELLI: Assistant director. In 1936: "Cavalry"
UA.
SEARS, ALLAN: Actor. In 1935: "The Singing Vaga-
bond," Republic.
SEARS. GRADWELL L.: Vice-president, Vitacraph
Corp., Warner distributing company, b. Hannibal, Mo.
Jan. 30, 1897; e. Shelbina high school and Missouri Uni-
versity; married. With Wells-Fargo Express Company;
served with 35th and 77th Divisions. A.E.F., retired first
lieutenant. Started as motion picture operator while at-
tending high school, 1911-13 Upon discharge from Armv.
became salesman for World Film Company under George
Schaefer. manager of N. Y. office. Transferred to St.
Louis office. Also was with Republic Distributing Corpora-
tion. Selznick, Vitagraph. .Joined First National Pictures
as salesman December, 1920, in Chicago. Appointed
Cleveland branch manager, August, 1925. Transferred back
to Chicago as branch manager April, 1928. Appointed
Southern and Western division sales manager, April, 1929.
.Appointed general sales manager for South and West,
Warner Brothers Pictures, March, 1931. In 1935 became
vice-president of Vitagraph.
SE AST ROM, VICTOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac.)
SEATON. ARTHUR: Actor. In 1937: appeared in
"O.H.M.S." ("You're in the Navy Now"), GB.
SEATON, BRUCE: Actor. In 1937: "Love from a
Stranger," UA.
SEATON, GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SEATON. SCOTT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
SEAWRIGHT, ROY: In 1936: photographic effects
"Neighborhood House," "Kelly the Second," "General
Spanky," MGM. In 1937: "Way Out West," "Nobody's
Baby." MGM.
SEAY. BILLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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SEALY, BILLY:
Almanac.)
SEARL, JACKIE: Child Actor, b. Anaheim, Cal., 1920.
Pictures In 1930: "Paramount on Parade," "Tom Sawyer."
In 1931; "Finn and Hattle," "Forbidden Adventure,"
"Huckleberry Finn," "Sooky," "Skippy," Paramount;
(1932), "Hearts of Humanity," Majestic; (1933), "OllTei
Twist," Monogram; "High Gear," Hollywood; "Danger-
SEAY, DOROTHY
.Mmanar.)
SEBASTIAN. DOROTHY:
Picture Almanac.)
SEBELL, BERT: Unit production manager, Fox; b.
Los Angeles, Cal. ; e. public schools and high schools of
Los Angeles; Fordham College, New York; married. Was
on legitimate stage. Entered motion pictures in 1918;
did laboratory work ; cutter, assistant director and unit
production manager. In 1934: assistant director of "Baby
Take a Bow." "Love Time." "365 Nights in Hollywood,"
"Ever Since Eve." "Frontier Marshall." "Three on a
Honeymoon," Fox.
SEDAN, ROLFE: b. New 'Sork City, January 21. 1896,
h. 5 feet 9 Inches; brown eyes and auburn hair; w. 152
pounds; e. New York and Pennsylvania, specializing In
agriculture; married and has one daughter, Sharon Belinda;
hy. baseball, boating, tennis, riding. Has lived in almost
every city in the United States and many of Europe.
Has had stage experience in vaudeville, musical produc-
tions, burlesque, comic opera, dramatic stock. Entered
pictures in 1919. Pictures include: Adolph In "Uncle
Tom's Cabin," Universal; Author Blxby in "No, No,
Napoleon"; dude in "Denver Dude"; "Reilly of the
Rainbow Division." Crescent; Waiter in "One Adven-
turous Night," First National; "Making the Grade,"
Fox; "The Iron Mask." United Artists; "One Hystericil
Night," Universal. In 1935: "Paris in Spring," Para-
mount.
SEDDON, MARGARET: Actress, b. Washington, D. C:
e. Washington, D. C. ; h. 5 feet 3 inches; w. 110 pounds;
gray hair, jgray eyep. Entered pictures in the World
War. Played in "Just Around the Corner," "Sormy,"
"Miracle of Money," "Brass," "Women Who Give."
"The Actress," "Quality Street," "Snob," "Bellamy
Trial," Tom's mother in "She Goes to War" (1929),
United Artists; Mrs. Flynn In "Dance Hall," Letitla
Barker in "After the Fog" ; "Divorce Among Friends"
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(1930), Warner Bros. In 1933: "Lilly Turner," "Heroej
For Sale," First National; "Midshipman Jack," Badlo:
■The Worst Woman in Paris," Fox. In 1935: "The Flame
Within," MGM; "Two Sinners," Republic. In l'J36: "Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town." Columbia; "Tlie Big Game," "A
Woman Rebels." RKO-Radio; "College Holiday." Para-
mount. In 1937: "I^fs Make a Million," Paramount.
SEDGWICK, CHARLES: Aitor. In 19o«: "Charge of
the Light Brigade," WB.
SEDGWICK, EDWARD: Director, b. Galveston, Texas.
November 7, 1892; h, 6 feet; dark hair and blue eyes;
w. 251 pounds; p. Josephine Walker and Kdward Sedg-
wick, professionals; e. St, Mary's University of Texas;
hy. song writing and athletics. Appeared in the legitimate
production. "The Celebrated Case," in 1895, as child
acto.'. Screen experience as director of "Live Wires"
and "Chasing the Moon" for Fox; "Do and Dare,"
"Broadway or Bust," "The Thrill Chasers," "Lorraine
of the Lions" and "The Flaming Frontier" for Uni-
versal; and "Tin Hats," "Slide, Kelly, Slide," "Spring
Fever," "The Cameraman" and "The Spite Marriage"
for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; also "Free and Easy," "The
Passionate Plumber," "What, No Beer?". "Speak Easily,"
"Maker of Men." "Dough Boys," "Parlor. Bedroom and
Bath." "A Dangerous Affair." In 1933: "Saturday's
Millions," Universal. In 1934: "Horse Play," 'Til Tell
the World," "The Poor Rich," U; "Here Comes the
Groom," "Father Brown. Detective," Paramount; "Death
on the Diamond," MGM. In 1935: vprote original story
and directed "Murder in the Fleet," MGM; directed "The
Virginia .Tudge." Paramount. In 1937: Producer and
director of Roach Comedies.
SEDILLO, JUAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac. )
SEDLEY. HENRY: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SEDRAN, SAMUEL: Chief of Purchasing Department,
Universal Pictures, b. New York City, 1884; e. New York
public schools. Worker for wholesale rug company, during
which time took course in finance. Twenty-two years ago
he became financial secretary to Carl Laemmle; next
manager of accessory department of Universal, and sixteen
years ago in charge of the purchasing department, which
position he now holds.
SEEBER, GUIDO: Cameraman, b. Chemnitz, Saxony,
June 22, 1879; p. father a photographer; e, secondary
school; married. Three years apprenticeship as pho-
tographer. Cameraman since 1897. Worked on first films
taken for Tri-Ergon, 1923. Several hundred silent films
and about fifty sound films. Founder of the reviews.
Kino-Technik and Film-Technik, Berlin. In 1932: "Drei
von der Stempelstelle." "Zwei gluckliche Tag," "Die
Fahrt ins Grune." In 1933: "Zwei gute Kameraden" ;
"Die vom Niederrhein," Aafa. In 1934: "Ein Madchen
mit Prokiira," "Nur nicht welch werden." In 1935 joined
Ufa as supervisor of special photographic effects.
SEEGAR. MIRIAM: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SEELEY, BLOSSOM: Actress, b. San Pablo, Cal. ;
P. William and Myrtle Seeley. In her early teens sang
on stage as cabaret entertainer; appeared on stage in
"Girl Crazy," "Hollywood" and others. In 1933 ap-
peared in the motion pictures "Mr, Broadway," produced
by Broadway-Hollywood Productions; "Blood Money,"
"Broadway Thru a Keyhole," United Artl3ts-20th Century.
SEFF, MANUEL: Writer, b. Baltimore, Md., Juno 6,
1895; h. 6 feet; brown eyes; e. John Hopkins University.
Associated with Lee and P. J, Shubert, 1923-30. Re-
porter for Baltimore Sun ; European correspondent. New
York Herald Tribune; dramatic critic. 1929-30. Co-author.
"Blessed Event," "True Story," "This Dear Encounter,"
"American Plan," "Restaurant"; author, "He and She."
Next under contract to Paramount. Personal representative,
Leah Salisbury, 234 West 44th Street, New York City.
In 1933 wrote screen plays. "The Girl in 419," "Terror
Aboard," Paramount; co-author, "Footlight Parade," "Col-
lege Coach." "Housewife." "Side Streets." Warner. In
1934: co-author of the screen play of "Easy to Love";
collaborated on story of "Bedside," First National; screen
play, "Kansas City Princess." Warner. In 1933: col-
laborated on story and screen play, "A Night at the
Kitz," "Traveling Saleslady," "Widow from Monte Carlo."
Warner; collaborated on screen play. "Gold Diggers of
1935." First National; collaborated on screen play, "Red
Salute." UA-Reliance. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play, "Three Godfathers." "Trouble for Two," "Love on
the Run." MGM. In 1937: collaborated on screen play
"Let's Make a Million." Paramount; collaborated on
screen play. "Espionage." MGM; "Woman Chases Man
Samuel Goldwyn.
SEFTON, ERNEST: Actor, In 1935: "Strictly Illegal,"
GB. In 1936: "Broken Blossoms." Twickenham.
SEGAL, CHARLES: Exhibitor. Widower, has one son
and one daughter. into films in 1907. Secretary and
treasurer, I'rincipal theatres corporation. Turned to
theatre construction. Joined local independents. United
Theatre Owners, as president. Entered Stanley Company,
chairman board of Stanley. Formed Principal Theatres
gioup. One of Hrst presidents of MPTO. Eastern Penn-
sylvania. Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and onetime
treasurer. Is life member of Masonic order and honorary
director of Temple Beth-EU
VIVIENNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SEGAL.
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SEGALL, HARRY: Writer. RKO. b. Chicago April
10. 1.S97; e. University of Chicago. Newspaper work.
Author of the stage plays. "The Behavior of Mrs. Crane"
and "Lost Horizons." Screen credits: "Uncertain Lady"
L' : "Six Hours to Live," Fox; "Wicked Woman," MGM;
'Fatal Lady," Wanger; "Don't Turn 'Em Loose." "Out-
casts of Poker Flat," "There Goes My Girl." "Super
Sleuth," RKO.
SEGALLA, IRENE: Costumes. In 1937: "The Mill
on the Floss." National Provincial.
SEGAR, LUCIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
SEICSHNAYDRE, LEO V.: Branch manager. Republic
Pictures Corp. of the South East, New Orleans. La. b. New
Orleans, La., June 6, 1902; e. grammar and high school.
Went into motion picture business at age of 15. Con-
nected with Josiah Pearce & Sons and Pearce Films, five
years, from shipping clerk to manager; one year manager,
Louis Films, Independent exchange; one year on road
as salesman, Arthur C. Bromberg Attractions, and twelve
years as manager. Two years manager. Republic Pictures
Corp. of S. E.. formerly known as Arthur C. Bromberg
Attractions.
SEID, GEORGE: Laboratory Superintendent, Motion
Picture Laboratory for Columbia Pictures Corp. ; b. New
Y'ork City. N. Y., April 15, 1890; married; e. high school.
Ten years in Portrait Studios, starting as apprentice.
Chemist, Centaur Laboratory, Bayonne, New Jersey. De-
relcper, Erbograph Laboratory, one and one half years.
Laboratory superintendent of following: Lyman Howe Pic-
tures, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., three years; Craftsman Labora-
tory, New York, five years; Consolidated laboratory, Cali-
fornia, three years: then Columbia laboratory.
SEI DEL, IRA E.: Comptroller, Allied Pictures Cor-
iioratlon. b December 26, 1890; p. George M. and Ida
Seldel; e. was graduated from Rochester High School.
Started as accountant tor J. Hungerford Smith; next
was assistant advertising manager In a department store;
later with John H. Kainsky Theatres in Detroit as comp-
troller; comptroller, Detroit Times; joined Price, Water-
house as public accountant. In 192'1 joined L. A. Young,
president of L. A. Y'oung Industries, Inc., financial backer
of Tiffany Productions, a.i contact man between New York
and Detroit. In 1927 became actively engaged at Tiffany
Productions as comptroller and business manager. In 1931
joined M. H. Hoffman, Sr., as comptroller. Allied.
SEIDELMAN, JOSEPH H.: General Foreign Manager,
Columbia Pictures, b. Milwaukee, Wis., March 20, 1895;
p. Henry Seldelman; e. public school and high school,
Milwaukee and Marquette University, College of Law;
m. Rose Novak and has two children. Admitted to bar,
Milwaukee, 1916; served with U. S, Expeditionary Forces
abroad 1917-19. Joined Paramount in 1919 as branch
manager, Albany, and was with that company from 1919
ti) 1933 as vice-president in charge of foreign activities.
Now with Columbia as general foreign manager.
SEIDEN, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SEIDER, JOSEPH M.: President, Prudential Play-
houses, 1501 Broadway, New Y'ork City. b. New York
City, April 25, 1894 ; married ; e. graduate of New York
Law. First started in the industry as head of Prudential
Film Delivery Co. Acquired and operated the New
Amsterdam Theatre in Newark, Became active in ex-
hibitor organization work. Served as president of MPTO
of New Jersey, as business manager, chairman of the ad-
ministrative committee, chairman of the hoard of di-
rectors of MP'rO.\. Now operating circuit of 30 theatres
SEIGLE, BERNARD: Actor. In 1936: "The Jungle
Princess." Paramount.
SEIGLER, ALLEN G.: Cameraman. In 1936: "Killer
at Large," Columbia. In 1937: "Woman in Distress,"
Columbia.
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SEILER, JAY and LOU: Eccentric dancers. In 1936:
Universal short product.
SEILER, JAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SEILER. LEWIS: Director. b. New York City.
Worked ss assistant director, gag man, and director (or
numerous West Coast producers, all comedies, before
joining Fox; with Fox a number of years, first on short
reel comedies, then Mix Westerns and other features
for Fox in 1928-29; freelancing in 1930. In 1932: "No
Greater Love," "Deception," Columbia. In 1934: "Frontier
Marshal." Fox. In 1935: "Charlie Chan In Paris,"
"Ginger," Fox; "Paddy O'Day," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Here Comes Trouble," "Star for a Night."
"Career Woman," "The First Baby," 20th Century-Fox.
SEITER, WILLIAM: Director, b. New York City,
February 8, 1895; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; black hair and
hazel eyes; w. 195 pounds; p. Loretta and Col. Charle*
Jacob Seiter, non -professionals; e. Hudson Biver Military
Academy; m. Marian Nixon, professional; hy. golf. Is
a member of Lakeside Club team, also tennis player and
horseman. Directed number of First National productions.
Pictures Include: "Happiness Ahead," "Synthetic Sin,"
"Why Be Good," "Water Front, ' "Outcast," "Prisoners,"
"Thai.ks for the Buggy Ride," "Good Morning, Judge,"
French version of "The Aviator," "Smiling Irish Eyes,"
"Footlights and Fools," "Love Racket," "Back Pay,"
"Flirting Widow," "Strictly Modern," "Going Wild,"
"Sunny," "Truth About Youth," "Peach o" Reno," "Full
0' Notions," "Caught Plastered," "Too Many Cooks,"
"Kiss Me Again," "Big Business Girl." Warner. In
1932: "Girl Crazy," Radio; "Love Starved," Paths;
Is My Face Red," Radio; "Hello Everybody," "Hot
Saturday," "If I Had a Million." Paramount; "Young
Bride," "Way Back Home," RKO. In 1933: "Diplo-
maniacs," "Professional Sweetheart," "Rafter Romance,"
"Chance at Heaven," Radio. In 1934: "We're Rich
Again," "The Richest Girl in the World," Radio; "Sons
of the Desert." MGM; "Sing and Like It," "Love Birds."
Universal. In 1935: "Roberta." "In Person," RKO; "The
Daring Young Man," "Orchids ta You," Fox; "If You
Could Only Cook." Columbia. In 1936: "Dimples," 20th
Century-Fox; "The Moon's Our Home," "The Case
Against Mrs. Ames," Paramount.
SEITZ, GEORGE B.: Director and Writer, b. Boston,
Mass., January 3, 1888; h. 5 feet 5 inches; brown hair and
brown eyes; w. 145 pounds; e. Friends Central School,
Philadelphia, and Art School In Boston, Mass.; married;
by. most sports. Wrote plays, became legitimate actor,
was playwright with John Craig stock company. Enterea
pictures in 1914 with Pathe. Wrote scenarios, produced,
acted and directed Pearl White Pathe Serials. Also pro-
duction manager and star with that company. Has directed
for Paramount, Universal, Metropolitan, PDC, FBO, Col-
umbia, Fox, Radio and others. Has directed the fol-
lowing: "Blood Ship," "Vanishing American," "Desert
Gold, "Pals in Paradise," "Lost Frontier," "The 111
Flood," "Jim the Conqueror," "Great Mail Robbery,"
"The Tigress," "The Warning," "Isle of Forgotten Wom-
en," "After the Storm," "Ransom," "Beware of Blonde ,"
"Circus Kid," "Court Martial," "Blockade," "Hey,
Hube," "Black Magic," "Murder on the Roof," "The
Record Run," "Danger Lights," for RKO in 1930.
•Guilty?', "Midnight Mystery." In 1931: "Night Beat,"
"Passport to Paradise," "Drums of Jeopardy," "Lion
and the Lamb," "Arizona," "Men Are Like That,"
'Shanghai Love," "Love in High Gear." In 1932: "Sally
of the Subway," Allied; "Docks of San Francisco," "Sin's
Pay Day," story and continuity "Behind Stone Walla";
directed "Widow In Scarlet," Mayfalr. In 1933: "Thrill
Hunter," "Treason," story and continuity, "Above the
Clouds," Columbia; In 1934 collaborated on screen play,
"Fugitive Lovers," directed "The Women in His Life,
"Lazy River," MGM; "The Fighting Ranger," Columbia.
In 1935: directed "Times Square Lady." "Society Doctor,"
"Shadow of Doubt," "Calm Yourself," "Woman Wanted,"
"Kind Lady," MGM. In 1936: directed "Exclusive Story."
"Three Wise Guys," "Absolute Quiet," "Mad Holiday,"
MGM; "Last of the Mohicans," UA. In 1937: directed
"Under Cover of Night." "Mama Steps Out," "A Family
Affair," "Thirteenth Chair," MGM.
SEITZ, JOHN: Cameraman. In 1933: "Adorable,"
"Paddy, The Next Best Thing," "Mr. Skitch," all Fox.
In 1934: "All Men Are Enemies." "Springtime tor
Henry," Fox. In 1935: "One More Spring," "Our Little
Girl," "Curly Top," "Redheads on Parade," Fox; "The
Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox; collaborated on photog-
raphy. "Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Cap-
tain January," "The Poor Little Rich Girl," "Fifteen
Maiden Lane," 20th Cent. -Fox.
SELAIjDER. LESLEY: Director, Buck Jones Prod,
b. Los Angeles, May 26, 1900; e. high school; m. Carolina
Wright; p. Robert Bonde and Myrtle. In 19l9
started in laboratory of Harold Bell Wright studio. Assist-
ant cameraman at the Triangle Studio, 1920. First
cameraman until 1924, then assistant director at Fox;
also directed comedies for Fox. Now with MGM. Films
include "The Cat and the Fiddle," "The Thin Man,"
"Manhattan Melodrama," "Laughing Boy," "The Night
Is Young." "Society Doctor," "What Every Woman
Knows," "Paris Interlude," "Shadow of Doubt," MGM.
In 1935: "A Night at the Opera." "The bishop Mis-
behaves." MGM; "Orchids to You," Fox. In 1936:
"Celling Zero," First National: "Fury." "The Garden
Murder Case," "Moonlight Murder," MGM; directed
■Empty Saddles," "Ride Em Cowboy," U. In 1937:
directed "Sandflow," U.
SELBIE, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SELBY, NORMAN: (See 1936-87 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SELDEEN, MURRAY: Film editor In charge of
physical operations. Republic. In 1935: "Mr. Dynamite,"
'Lady Tubbs." "Three Kids and a Queen," Universal. In
1936: "Laughing Irish Eyes," "The Harvester," "Down
to the Sea," "Follow Your Heart," "The Gentleman from
Louisiana," "Sitting on the Moon," "The Three Mesqui-
teers," "The President's Mystery," "The Country Gentle-
men." "The Mandarin Mystery," "The Bold Caballero";
supervising editor, "Happy Go Lucky." In 1937: super-
vising editor "Two Wise Maids," "Beware of Ladles,"
all Republic.
SELDEN, HARRY L.: Pen name, Henry S. Lewis.
Dramatic Editor, Long Island Daily Press, Jamaica, N. Y. ;
b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 28, 1907; p. American; e. New
York public schools, Cornell University.
SELDES. GILBERT: Writer, b. Alliance. N. J., Jan
3 1893; e. Central High School, Philadelphia, Pa.; A.B.
from Harvard University, 1914; m. Alice Wadhams Hall.
Music critic, Philadelphia Evening Ledger. 1914-16.
Newspaper correspondent abroad during World War.
Political correspondent In Washington, D. C of L'Echo de
Paris, 1918; associate editor, Collier's, 1919; managing
editor. The Dial, 1920-23; dramatic critic of Dial, ot
N. Y. Evening Graphic, 1929. Columnist, New York
Evening Journal since 1931. In 1933 wrote continuity
"This Is America " P^ederick UUman, Jr.
SELEZNgY, F.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are from
Kronstadt," Amklno.
SELIG, A. L.: Publicity. Started his career as re-
porter on the staflf of the New York World, where he
remained for three and one-half years. The next twelve
years he worked for the New York Journal and other
Hearst newspapers: then joined with Underwood and Un-
derwood, managing the news picture department, later
organizing and managing the commercial photography and
portrait department. Handled publicity for Theda Bara
for Fox Film Corporation for three years and for William
Farnum for nearly two years. Left Fox to Join United
Artists, where he handled the Douglas Fairbanks feature,
"The Three Musketeers," as a roadshow. Then he opened
his own publicity bureau in New York City. Seven years
ago he joined Tiffany and handled publicity for Tiffany,
Truart, and Renown Films. Resigned as publicity adver-
tising and exploitation manager of Tiffany Productions.
Inc., to take charge of the public relations department of
Columbia. Resigned from Columbia in 1931. Joined the
advertising and exploitation departments of Paramount-
Publlx in June, 1932. Resigned 1933. Handling advance
and exploitation for "Footlight Parade," Warner Bros..
1933. Joined United Artists exploitation department
handling opening of "The House of Rothschild" in Bos-
ton, 1934. Also handled publicity and exploitation for
United Artists on "Moulin Rouge" Caravan.
SELIGMAN. AL: Director of advertising sales for Col-
umbia Pictures; b. New York City, February 28, 1896;
p. Sigmund and Charlotte Seligman; e. grammar and
liigh school; m. Belle Heftier Seligman, has one son.
With the Pacific Novelty Company. Served in the World
war overseas, being wounded and gassed. Was also with
Consolidated Film Industries and manager of the Chicago
branch of Ralph M. Levey Company. Manager of the
accesiiories department of Columbia Pictures Corporation,
became advertising sales director.
SELIGMAN. MAX: Purchasing Agent. Columbia, b.
New York City. e. Public schools. Previously with
American Pencil Company as office manager.
SELLERS, JOHN G. (Jack): Theatre editor, Casper
Tribune-Herald, Casper, Wyo. b. Pueblo, Col., August 29.
1906; e. accredited high school In Pueblo; p. Edson M. and
Arnetta Greene Sellers; m. Edythe Ellis McLean. One
year in theatre business In Pueblo Col. Twelve years In
newspaper work.
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SELLON, CHARLES: Actor, b. Boaton, Man., Aucuit
a, 1878; h. 5 feet 11 inches: brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 150 pounds; e. Boston Tech, Boston; m. and has
one son; hy. golf, hunting and fishing. On the stage for
thirty years. Appeared in "The Bad Man," in Los
Angeles, California, which was made into a tilm by First
National. Me played the same role in the film in 1923.
Pictuies include: "Easy Come, Easy Go," "Woman Proof,"
"Hot Stuff," "Girl in the Glass Cage" and "Man and
the Moment," "The Mighty" (1929), "The Saturday Night
liid" (1929), Paramount; "Big News" (1929), Pathe;
in 1930 in "Burning Up," "lioney," "Men Are Like
That," "Let's Go Native," Paramount; "Barber John's
Boy," Warner Bros In 1933: "Central Airport," First
National: "Golden Harvest," Paramount. In 1934: "Private
Scandal," "Elmer and Elsie," "Its a Gift," Paramount.
In 1935: "Bright Eyes," "Life Begins at 40," "It's a
Small World," "In Old Kentucky," "Welcome Home,"
Fox; "The Casino Murder Case," MGM; "Diamond Jim,"
Universal.
SELLS, MALVIN S.: Owner, Continental Screen Ser-
vice. 710 So. 29th Street, Birmingham, Ala. b. Mobile,
Ala., April 26, 1898; e. high school. New York Institute
of Photography; married. Was machinist and mechanic.
Studied motion picture photography while working as auto
mechanic. Began working with camera and processing in
1925. Acted as news-reel cameraman for various com-
panies. Prefers producing advertising films and special
trailers. Process IGmm and 35mra films, also optical
reduction printing. Operating own company in Birming-
liam, Ala,, since August, 1935. Motion picture labora-
tory, maker of theatrical announcement trailers. Serving
special trailers to theatres in eight southern states. Pro-
ducing industrial and commercial advertising films,
SELMAN, DAVID: Assistant director, e. college, law.
Started as actor in Little Theatre movement 24 years ago.
Directed at Fox, Including Dustin Farnum and Shirley
Mason. Directing at Columbia Studios for 10 years. In
1U33: "Parole Girl," "The Woman I Stole," Columbia.
Ill 1934: "Whom the Gods Destroy," Columbia. In 1935:
director. "Square Shooter." "Fighting Shadows," "Gal-
lant Defender." "Dangerous Intrigue." "The Mysterious
Avenger," "Cowboy Crusader," "Justice of the Range,"
"The Westerner," "Revenge Rider," Columbia. In 1936:
"Killer at Large," "Shakedown," "Secret Patrol," "Tug-
boat Princess," Columbia, In 1937: directed "Find the
Witness," Columbia.
SELTEN, MORTON: r. n. Stubbs. Actor, b. January
6, 1860. On the stage since 1881, and has toured India,
New Zealand. Australia and America. Played small parts
and featured character roles in a number of British pic-
tures, more recent talkers Including "Reserved for Ladies"
(1931), Alexander Korda; "Wedding Rehearsal" (1932).
London Film; "Falling For You" (1933), Gaumont-
British; "The Love Wager" (19.'53>. Paramount-British.
In 1934: "How's Chances 1" Fox-British. In 1935: "Ten
Minute Alibi," British Lion; "Moscow Nights," Denham-
UA. In 1936: "The Ghost Goes West," London Films-
ITA: "His Majesty and Company," "Annie Leave The
Room," "The Dark World," "Two's Company," "In
the Soup": "Two's Company." IIA; "Juggernaut."
Twickenham. In 1937: "Fire Over England," UA-
London Films.
SELTZER, CHARLES ALDEN: Writer. In 1935:
story, "Silver Spurs," Universal.
SELWYN, EDGAR: Writer, Director, Producer, b.
Cincinnati, Ohio. October 12, 1S75; e. Toronto. Canada, and
Selma, Ala.; h. 5 feet, 10 inches; black hair, brown eyes;
m. Ruth Wilcox, professional; hy. golf. Started on the
stage in 1896 in "Secret Service" with William Gillette;
appeared in "Dugar," "The King's Musketeers," "Tony,"
"Arizona," later appearing in same play in London;
starred in his own plays "Pierre of the Plains" and
"The Arab." Retired from the stage in 1913: started as
producer with his brother in 1912, their All Star Feature
Films Company, opening the way to Goldwyn Pictures
Corporation, formed in 1917. .Joined MGM as writer and
director of talking pictures in 1929. Pictures for 1930-31
included "War Nurse" and "The Sin of Madelon Claudet,"
"Skyscraper Souls," "Men Call It Love," "Girl in the
Show," MGM. In 1933: "The Barbarian." 'Turn Back
the Clock." "Men Must Fight," "Possessed," "Chained,"
MGM. In 1934: "The Mystery of Mr. X." MGM. In
1935: co-author of play, "Baby Face Harrington," pro-
duced by him, MGM.
SELWYN, RUTH: Writer and actress, b. Tazwell, Va. ;
m. Edgar Selwyn, producer. On stage in "Dancing
Mothers," "Jack and Jill," and others. Appeared in the
picture "Five and Ten." MGM. and In 1933 In "Fugitive
Lovers," MG.M. In 1935: "Baby Face Harrington." MGM.
SELWYNNE, CLARISSA: Actress, b. London, England;
e. London high Bchool; b. 5 feet 7 Incbei; w. 150 pounds;
dark brown hair, dark brown eyes. Stage career: leading
woman on the English stage in modern and Shakespearean
plays, Garrick theatre, London, Playhouse, New York.
Screen career; in "Quarantined Rivals," "Resurrection,"
"The Devil Dancer," "A Social Triangle," "Naughty
But Nice," "The Crystal Cup, " "The Heart of a Follies
Girl," "Sinners Parade" (1928), Columbia; Mrs. Courtland
in 'Hard to Get," Mrs. Renwick in "Isle of Lost Ships"
(1929), First National; "Broadway Daddies," "Glorious
Betsy," Forelady in "My Man," "Jazz Mad," "Come
Across" (1929) Universal; "The Love Trap," Mrs. Jona-
than in "Confessions of a Wife," Mrs. Debenham in
"Evidence," "Cynara," United Artists. In 1934: ".lane
Eyre," Monogram. In 1936: "Everything Is Rhythm,"
ABFD.
SELZER, EDWARD: Publicity Director, Warner Bros.
Studio. Burbank, Cal. ; b. New York, January 12, 1893;
e. studied advertising at N. Y. U. ; m. has daughtei
Pliyllis. 8 years old and son Robert Harold 4 years old.
Worked on New York Globe for short time and then from
1914 to March, 1930, business manager of the Associated
Newspapers; joined Warner Bros. March, 1930; worked on
Ripley "Believe It or Not" pictures; accompanied Ripley
as director on "Believe It or Not" expedition for Vita-
phone through North Africa, Egypt and Holy Land; wrote
publicity for Warner Bros; also wrote and contacted news-
papers for First National publicity; on return from Ripley
trip. May 1931, was placed in charge of Vitaphone pub-
licity. Editor of Warner-First National press books.
Makes his headquarters at Warner Bros. Studios, Bur-
bank, Cal. Had charge of trade paper publicity and rode
the "42nd Street" special train in charge of publicity.
December 5, 1933 was promoted to director of publicity
at the Warner Burbank Studios by S. Charles Einfeld.
Warner Bros, director of advertising and publicity.
SELZNICK, DAVID 0.: President, Selznlck Inter-
national Pictures, b. Pittsburgh, Pa., May 10, 1902; e.
New York public schools, Hamilton preparatory school, Col-
umbia University; m. Irene Mayer Selznlck. Son of Lewis
J. Selznlck. motion picture pioneer and founder of Selznick
Pictures, and was trained from early childhood for mo-
tion picture work with view to eventually becoming exe-
cutive. Joined MGM as assistant story editor, then
assistant producer, associate producer of westerns. Went
to Paramount as head of writers' department, then asso-
ciate producer and executive assistant to general manager,
producing "Forgotten Faces," "The Four Feathers,"
"Street of Chance" and others. Joined Radio in 1931
as executive vice-president in charge of production, pro-
ducing "Lost Squadron," "Symphony of Six Million,"
"What Price Hollywood," "Bird of Paradise," "King
Kong," "The Conquerors," "Bill of Divorcement" and
others. Joined Metro in 1933 as vice-president and pro-
ducer. In 1933: "Dinner at Eight," "Night Flight,"
"Dancing Lady." all MGM. In 1934: "Viva Villa."
"Manhattan Melodrama" and "David Copperfield." MGM.
In 1935: "Reckless." "Anna Karenina," "A Tale of
Two Cities," all MG.M. Resigned in 1935 to form Selz-
nick International Pictures as president and producer. In
1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "The Garden of Allah,"
"A Star Is Born," "Let Me Live." "Prisoner of Zenda,"
"Vogues of 1937," 'Gone With the Wind."
SELZNICK. MYRON; Taient Agent, n. Pittsburgh. Pa.,
Oct. 5, 1898: h. 5 feet 6 inches; brown eyes and graj
hair; w. 165 pounds; p. Lewis and Florence (Sachs).
Selznlck, non-professionals; e. New York City schools; m.
Marjorie Daw, has one daughter: hy. golf and tennis.
Started at ase of 16 to go throusli all (Ifpartiiients of
the motion picture business. Produced for United Artists.
Was general manager in charge of production, Selznlck
Pictures. In agency business eight years.
SEMELS, HARRY: Actor, b. New York City; h. 5 feet
9 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 165 pounds; e.
New York City: married and has one daughter, Ruth,
and one son, David; hy. tennis, riding, swimming. Has
lived in Chicago. Tampa, Hollywood. Entered pictures in
1910. Pictures include: "Rogues and Romance," "Block-
age," "Virgin Lips," "The Royal Rider," First Na-
tional; Hymle In "The Delightful Rogue," RKO; "Hawk
of the Hills," Pathe; "The Bad Man," First National.
In 1933 appeared in "Thrill Hunter," Columbia. In 1935:
"Les Miserables." TIA-20th Century; "Stone of Silver
Creek," Universal; "The Last Outpost," Paramount. In
1936: "Under Two Flags." 20th Century-Fox; "The Case
of the Velvet Claws." WB; "The Gay Desperado." United
-■irtists.
SEMMLER, GUSTAV: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SENNETT, JEAN: Actress, b. New York City. Jan. 31,
1918; h. 5 feet 2 inches; brown hair and brown eyes; w.
103 pounds; p. Norman J. and Jessica C. Sennett; e.
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high school and Hilda Spong Theatre School, N. Y. :
hy. old silver, cactus collecting. Played two seasons In
stock, Suffern, N. Y. Appeared in Theatre Guild pro-
duction. "Valley Forge." In 193(i: on screen in "Hot
.Money," "The Law in Her Hands," "The Golden Arrow,"
"Anthony Adverse" (Trailer). "Cain and Mabel,"
Warners.
SENNEIT, JOHN NORMAN: Actor, b. New York City
April 8. 1908; h. 5 feet SVz Indies; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. i.50 pound.^ ; p. Norman ,J. and .lessica C, Sennett:
e. high school and Art Students League. New York ;
married; hy. agriculture, painting and sculpture. Played
In stock in Baltimore Md.. Nyack and SulTern. N. Y..
and West Falmouth, Mass. In Theatre Guild production.
"Valley Forge."
SENNETT, MACK: r. n. Mickall Sinnott. b. Denville.
Que., 1884. One of the first production pioneers. Originator
of the "Bathing Beauty Girls" who appeared in dozens
of his early short reel comedies. Mr. Sennett has made
an occasional feature, including "Hypnotized," which was
released through World Wide in 1932. Other features
were "The Bride's Relations," "Broadway Blues," "The
Old Barn" and "Whirls and Girls." also "Mickey."
"Molly "O" and "The Kxtra Girl." His short subject
product distributed by Paramount in recent years.
SENNWALD, ANDRE: Died, January 12, 1936, (See
1935-36 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SEPLOWIN, SAM: General Manager, Graphic Ex-
change. Inc., distributors in Detroit for Monogram. In
the business about 13 years and always associated with
Jack Berkowitz of Standard Film of Buffalo. Went to
Detroit.
SERCOMBE, RON G.: Handles theatre material for
Reading Eagle, Reading, Pa.
SERDA, JULIA: Actress. In 1933 appeared in "Dream
of Schoenbrunn." Europa Film. In 1937: "Masquerade
in Vienna," George Kraska.
SERGAVA, KATHRYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SERGELIUS, BIRGIT:
Almanac.)
SERLIN, OSCAR: Associate producer, Selznlck Inter-
national Pictures, b. Russia, Jan. 30, 1901; m. Jane Udell;
p. Max and Fania Serlin; e. Waller High School; De Paul
Academy; De Paul University, Chicago, 111. YaudeTiUe
presentations, legitimate stage; co-producer of "The Guinea
Pig," by Preston Sturges, "Broken Dishes" by Martin
Flavin, "Lost Sheep" by Belford Forrest. Assisted on
"The Strange Case of Clara Deane," "Guilty as Hell."
"Devil and the Deep," "Island of Lost Souls," "The
King of the Jungle," and "Tonight Is Ours." During
the past three years in New York as head of the re-
organized test department of Paramount, directing survey
of talent possibilities and supervising screen tests. Pre-
sented Russian film "New Gulliver" in United States. In
1936 appointed production head of Paramount Studio at
Astoria. L. I. With Selznlck International Pictures as
assistant producer and talent scout.
SEROFF, GEORG: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SEROY AND WEAVER: Dancers. In 1935: Universal
short product.
SERRURIER, (WAN: Owner and manager of Moviola
Company; b. Leiden, Holland, Sept. 21, 1878; p. Dr. L.
and Cornelia Lindo Serrurier; e. high school. Leiden,
Holland; University at Utrecht, Holland; Polyteehnical In-
stitute. Zurich, Switzerland; married. Was mechanical
engineer with railroads and shipbuilding concerns. De-
signer of Moviola Cabinet Projector and Moviola Film
Editing Equipment.
SERVANTI, LUIGI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SETH, LALA JAGATNARIM: Proprietor. Jagat Talkies
Distributors and Dellii Talkies Bureau, b. Delhi. Novem-
ber. 1909. Before entering motion pictures was a banker
and landlord. Founded Jagat Talkies and Delhi Talkies
Bureau in 1932 and 1933.
SETHI, G. R.: Director, b.' Rawalpindi, India, July
11, 1897. h. .5 feet 11 inches; black hair, black eyes.
hy, reading books. Before entering pictures was journal-
ist and author. "Hatam Tai," "Khuda Doll," "Khoh
Ka Putla." With Eastern Arts, "Parem Parikhsha,'
"Thunderbolt," with Rooha Film Co.
SETON, BRUCE: Actor, r. n. same. b. Simla. India,
May 29, 1909; h. 6 feet M inch; w. 160 pounds: brown
hair, green eyes; chief hobby, athletics, motor racing;
p. late Sir Bruce Seton and Lady Seton; e. Edinburgh
Academy and Sandhurst. Spent three years as subaltern in
Black Watch Regiment prior to film career. Pictures:
1935, "Blue Smoke," Fox British; "Wedding Group."
Fox British; "Vandergilt Mystery," Radio; 1936,
"Sweeney Tod," MGM; "Melody of My Heart,"
Butcher's.
SEVERN, CLIFFORD: Child actor, b. London. Eng-
land, nine years ago; p. Dr. C. B. Severn. Lived in
.South Africa for some time. Went to Hollywood with
family on a holiday. On screen in 1935: "Jalna," RKO.
SEWARD, BILLIE: Actress, r. n. Rita Ann Seward:
b. Philadelphia. Pa.; h. 5 feet. 5 inches; dark brown hair
and eyes; e. convents. Appeared on stage in "Simple
Simon." "Zlegfeld Follies," and "Of Thee I Sing." and
on radio with Ben Bernie and Pancho. On screen in "The
Prize-fighter and the Lady," MGM; "Once to Every
Woman." "The Ninth Guest," "Storm at Midnight," a
Lou Holtz short, "School for Romance, ' all Columbia. In
1935: "Men of the Hour." Columbia.
SEWARD, EDMUND: Writer. In 1937: "Orphan of
the Wilderness," British Empire Films.
SEWARD, WALLACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SEWELL, BLANCHE: Film Editor. In 1933: "Re-
union in Vienna," "Tugboat Annie," "Beauty for Sale."
"Queen Christina," MGM. In 1934: "Laughing Boy."
"Treasure Island," MGM. In 1935: "The Flame Within,"
"Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM. In 1936: "Rose
Marie." "Small Town Girl." "The Gorgeous Hussy,"
"Born to Dance," MGM. in 1937: "Dangerous Number,"
MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SEWELL, GLADYS:
Almanac.)
SEWELL, VERNON CAMPBELL: Film director, Gau-
mont-British Instructional. b. London, July, 1903; m.
Catherine Armstrong ; e. Marlborough College, and in
France. Mechanical engineer with Packard Motor Co.,
Detroit. Sound engineer, Nettlefold Studios, Eng. ; tech-
nician, Kay Film Printing Laboratory, London; started
direction for Central Film Productions; technical super-
visor, Joe Rock Productions.
SEYLER, ATHENE: Actress, r. n. Athene Hannen. b.
London, England. May 31, 1889. Was on stage until she
appeared in UFA — Gaumont's "Tell Me Tonight." Recent
films: "Blossom Time" and "Elizabeth of England" (both
BIP) ; "Moscow Nights," Denham-UA; "Scrooge." Para-
mount-Julius Hagen, and "Don Juan," London Films. In
1936: "It's Love Again." GB. In 1937: "Sensation,"
Wardour Films; "Irish for Luck," Warner; "New York
Non-stop," GB; "April Romance." MGM; "Lilac Time,"
Grafton; "The Mill on the Floss," National Provincial.
SEYMOUR, HARRY: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"The (jrosby Case, " Universal. In 1935: "Shipmates For-
ever," "Broadway Hostess," FN.
SEYMOUR, HARRY: Dialogue director. In 1936:
"Brides Are Like That." FN; "Times Square Playboy,"
"Jailbreak," "Fugitive in the Sky," "Smart Blonde,"
WB. In 1937: "Don't Pull Your Punches," WB.
SEYMOUR, JAMES: Writer and Supervisor, b. Boston.
Mass.. April 23. 1895; married; p. William and May
Davenport Seymour; e. Harvard University, receiving A.B.
degree in 1917, studied drama under Professor George
Pierce Baker; two years in France with A.E.F. ; joined
Boston Transcript as special dramatic critic; directed
forty stage plays; wrote for Atlantic Monthly and other
national magazines; joined Harvard University executive
staff as director of publicity; later in charge of Harvard
series of lectures on the motion picture industry which was
organized by Joseph P. Kennedy, for whom he edited and
compiled the lectures in a book, "The Story of the Films";
joined Kennedy in 1927 as executive assistant: went to
Hollywood as assistant to William LeBaron; in 1929 was
with Columbia, writing and directing dialogue; went to
Pathe in 1930 and did the original story, adaptation and
dialogue for "Swing High"; wrote dialogue for Gloria
Svvanson's "What a Widow" and collaborated with John
Robertson on "Beyond Victory"; became head of the
RKO-Pathe story department. Became Warner Bros-
First National writer, and wrote "Lawyer Man." "42nd
Street" and "Grand Central Airport," "Carnival Boat,"
"Symphony of Six Million." Member, Academy Mo-
tion Picture Arts and Sciences, served on general
writers committee; member. Players. New York and
Masquers, Hollywood. In 1933: "Gold Diggers of 1933."
collaborated on "Footlight Parade," both Warner. In
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1934: supervised "Harold Teen," "The Circus Clown "
First National. In 1935: collaborated on "Orchids to
You," "Dressed to Thrill." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
adaptation, "King of Burlesque." 20th Century-Fox.
SEYMOUR. MADELINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SEYMOUR, TOT: In 1936: collaborated on lyrics and
music, "Call of the Prairie," Paramount.
SEYMOUR AND CORNCOB: Musicians and comedians.
In 1935: "Way Down East," 2nth Century-Fox; "Here
Comes Cookie." Paramount.
SHACKLEFORD, FLOYD: Actor. Appeared In
"Stark Mad" (1929), Warner Brothers; "Forward Pass"
(1929), First National; "White Outlaw" (1930), Unl-
versnl. In 1(136: "Tlie Lonely Trail," Kepiiblic.
SHAFER. LAWRENCE J.: Projectionist. Klalto The-
atre, Cleveland. Ohio. b. Cleveland. Ohio. March 8. 1888:
married; e. public and high school. Projectionist since
March 30, 1911. Sales manager. Oliver Moving Picture
Supply Co.
SHAFF, MONROE: Producer, b. New York. Sept. 17.
1908: e. University of Pennsylvania. B.S. Scenario de-
nartment, Warner Bros. ; producer of Witmark music
shorts, production department of Warner Bros. : supervisor
of short subjects, Warner Eastern Studios; produced shorts
for RKO. Now engaged in independent production. Presi-
dent, Topical Films Company, Inc.
SHAFRON, A.: Cameraman. In 1935: photographed
"Heroes of the Arctic," Soyuzfllm.
SHAH, LORD A.: Child actor. In 1935: "Melody
Trail," Republic.
SHAID, NICK: Actor. In 1935: "Private Worlds."
"The I,ast Outpost." Paramount. In 1936: "The Jungle
Princess," Paramount.
SHAIRP, MORDAUNT: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "Dark Angel," UA. In 1936: "The
White Antel," FN.
SHALETT, SIDNEY M.: Motion picture editor. Times.
Chattanooga. Tenn. : b. Stamford. Conn., Oct. 15, 1912;
e. Chattanooga High School, Cadek Conservatory; not
married. In newspaper business since 1930.
SHALIT. CARL H.: District Manager. Operated an
exchange for Tiffany. July 28, 1930. became Columbia man-
ager, Detroit. Promoted to district manager May, 1935,
witli supervision over Cleveland, Indianapolis and Detroit.
In 1935: "Never
SHAMRAY, FRANKLIN: Director.
Too Late." Reliable.
SHAM ROY, LEON: Cameraman. In 1933: "JennU
Gerhardt;" together with Harry Flshbeck on "Her Body-
guard," "Three -Cornered Moon." Paramount: "Ever In
My Heart," Warner. In 1934: "Good Dame," "Thirty
Day Princess," "Behold My Wife," "Kass and Make
Up." Paramount; "Are We Civilized." Raspin. In 1935:
"Private Worlds," "Accent on Youth," "Mary Burns,
Fugitive," Paramount; "She Couldn't Take It," Para-
mount; "She Married Her Boss." Columbia. In 1936:
"Fatal Lady," "Spendthrift," "Wedding Present." Para-
mount. In 1937: "You Only Live Once," UA; "Her
Husband Lies," Paramount.
SHAMBERG. AL: A.ssistant director. In 1936: "All
.\mi'iiian Chuiiip." MC.M.
SHANE, MAXWELL: President, HiUman-Shane Ad-
vertising Agency, Inc.; b. Paterson, N. J., August 26.
1905: c. grammar and Hebrew schools in Paterson; Pater-
son High School; El Paso Texas High School; University
of California. Los Angeles; University of Southern Cali-
fornia law school; married. Studied law at U. S. C. while
working in advertising department of Los Angeles Times:
then went to work as general office and editorial assistant
to Wid Gunning on "Wld's Weekly." Assistant editor.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birfh
m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real nanne
hy. - - - hobby
w.
- - weight
Tamar Lane's "Film Mercury"; assistant publicity direc-
tor. First National Pictures; director of publicity, Harry
Langdon Corp. ; assistant director of publicity, Warner
Bros.; publicity director, Columbia Pictures; free lance
publicity; advertising manager. United Artists Theatre,
Los Angeles; advertising manager. Paramount Theatre,
Portland, Ore.; division advertising director, Publix Thea-
tre, western division; home office advertising department,
Fox Theatres, New York City. Thence to Fanchon and
Marco. Has written short stories and revue skits for
Coast shows, lyrics and dialogue for many of the Fanchon
and Marrc shows, in addition to publicity work. In
January. 1934, formed own advertising agency. President
of the HlUman-Shane Avertising Agency. Inc., handling
Fanchon & Marco. Paramount Theatre, Music Corpora-
tion of America and many others.
SHANE, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
SHANLEY, FRED: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SHANNON, CORA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SHANNON, FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "Men Without
Names," "The Eagle's Brood," Paramount. In 1936:
"The Prisoner of Shark Island." 20th Century-Fox; "Flash
Gordon," Universal serial; "The Texas Rangers." Para-
mount.
SHANNON, JACK: Actor. In 1935: "Stormy," Uni-
versal.
SHANNON, PEGGY: Actress, b. Pine BIufT, Ark.:
e. Sacred Heart Convent in Pine Bluff; h. 5 feet, 414
inches; red hair, gray-blue eyes. Played one season with
Ziegfeld; then Earl Carroll's "Vanities"; Ingenue lead
opposite William Hanley In "What Anne Brought Home" ;
went into stock; returned to New York for a season and
was selected by Paramount as one of ten stage "un-
knowns" to be given chance in motion pictures. Ap-
peared in "Tne Secret Call"; (1932) "This Reckless
Age," Paramount; "Hotel Continental." Tiffany; "The
Painted Women." "Society Girl." Fox; (1933) "Girl
Missing," Warner: "Devil's Mate," Monogram; "The
Deluge," Radio; "Turn Back the Clock," for Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1935: "Night Life of the Gods,"
Universal; "The Case of the Lucky Legs," FN.
SHANNON, ROBERT: Writer. In 1931: collaborated
on "Lover Come Back," Columbia. In 1933: collaborated
on "StrictLv Personal." Paramount. In 1934: collaborated
on story. "I Sell Anything," WB. In 1935: collaborated
with Albert J. Cohen on screen play of "Times Sauare
Lady." MGM; collaborated on story and screen play, "A
Night at the Ritz, " Warner; collaborated on original story
and screen play, "King Solomon of Broadway." Universal.
In 1936: collaborated on story. "Moonlight Murder,"
MGM.
SHANTARAM, V.: Director, M/S Prabhat Film Co.
b. Kolhapur, India, Nov. 18. 1901. Before entering mo-
tion pictures studied photography. Photographer, labora-
tory superintendent, printing department supervisor, edi-
tor, scenario writer, actor, director.
SHAPIRO, IRVIN: Distribution, b. New York, Aug.
6, 1906; married; p. Barnett and Ann Shapiro; e. George
Washington and Columbia Universities. Formerly news-
paperman. Manager, Wardman Park Theatre, motion pic-
ture reviewer, Washington Herald. Directed publicity
campaign for "Potemkin." Manager, Greenwich Village
Theatre, New York. Publicity representative, Paul Fejos
and Conrad Veidt. Manager and publicity. Little Carnegie
Playhouse. European representative. Unusual Photoplays
Corporation. Publicity 8th Street Playhouse. Publicity
and film booking department. RKO. General manager,
Dj World Pictures, Inc. Resigned in 1936.
SHAPIRO. VICTOR MANSFIELD: Advertising-Pub-
licity Director, Major Pictures, b. New York; e. High
School of Commerce, New York, and New York University,
B.S. ; not married. Assistant promotion manager Hearst's
Magazine; promotion manager. Leslie-Judge; cartoonist
Detroit Journal. In 1915. assistant advertising and pub-
licity director V.L.S.E. ; January, 1917, general advertising
manager for Frank J. Seng, independent distributor; Sep-
tember, 1917, enlisted Company I, 306th Infantry, U. S.
Army. Saw active overseas service. Gassed. Discharged
Second Lieutenant, September, 1919. Engaged as exploita-
tion and publicity director for Pathe Exchange, Inc. Feb-
ruary. 1924. appointed director of publicity and advertising
for Samuel Goldwyn, March. 1926, appointed advertising
publicity director for United Artists; February. 1929, ap-
pointed director publicity for Fox Studios. Hollywood.
Cal. ; August, 1933, manager Hollywood office, Quigley
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Publishing Company. Member City Athletic Club. N. T..
Centennial Lodge No. 763, P. and A.M.: American
Legion; 77th Division Club: past president. Associated
Motion Picture Advertisers. In 1935 joined Sol. M. Wurt-
zel's production staff at Twentieth-Century-Fox; co-author,
"Here Comes the Band," MGM. Joined Major Pictures,
June 1. 1936.
SHAPORIN, U. A.: Music. In 1937: musical score,
"Prisoners," Amkino.
SHARD. ELMER A.: Exhibitor. Montgomery Amuse-
ment Co.. Pela Theatres Co., Cincinnati. Ohio: b. Cin-
cinnati. Ohio, May 12, 1893; married; p. Adolph and
Adeline; e. one year high school. Lumber business. In
the motion picture business since 1920. Following theatres
in Cincinnati, Ohio: Monte Vista, Lyric, Emery and
Pendrola.
SHARICK. A. J.: Accessory sales manager. Universal.
b. Darien. N. Y.. July 28, 1889; e. high school and Uni-
versity of Buffalo, (Law) ; married. Was newspaper man.
secretary of Chamber of Commerce, and theatrical press
agent. Did publicity for L. J. Selznick four years. Was
Universal exploiter in the field twelve years; manager.
P.ialto theatre. Washington. Universal: city manager of
theatres at Charlestown, W. Va., for Universal. Director
of studio contact department. Universal. Exploitation
director, then accessory sales manager. Universal.
SHARKEY, JAMES F.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHARLAND, REGINALD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHARP, HENRY: Cameraman. Member. American So-
ciety of Cinematographers. In 1933: "Song of the
Eagle," "Duck Soup,." "Alice in Wonderland." Para-
mount. In 1934: "Six of a Kind," "Melody in Spring."
"Many Happy Returns," "Here Comes th° Groom."
"Ladies Should Listen." In 1935: "All the King'.'!
Horses," "The Glass Key." Paramount. In 1936: "Early
to Bed," "Lady Be Careful," "Rose Bowl," "The Accus-
ing Finger," Paramount. In 1937: "Murder Goes to
College," Paramount.
SHARP, H. SUTTON: Pen name, H. S. S. Managing
editor, the Times. Fairmont. W. Ya. ; b. New Philadelphia,
Ohio, May 17, 1903; p. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sharp; e.
high school, Fairmont State College, Ohio State. Began
work on Fairmont newspapers in 1920. Managing editor
of the Times since 1925.
SHARP, MORDAUNT: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "The Dark Angel," UA.
SHARPE, DAVID: Actor. Appeared In "Masked Emo-
tions" (1929), Fox. In 1936: "Mind Your Own Business,"
Paramount.
SHARPE. EDITH: Actress. In 1935: "Music Hath
Charms," Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Broken
Blossoms." Twickenham; "The Tenth Man," ABP.
SHARP, LEONARD: Actor. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
UA-London Films.
SHARROCK, HAHRY: Assistant director. Trained In
circus and vaudeville work. To MGM from vaudeville.
Started as writer and assistant director. Assistant on all
Lon Chancy pictures. "Min and Bill." "Big House."
In 1934; "Straight Is the Way." "The Mystery of Mr.
X," MGM In 1935: "Escapade," "Here Comes the
Band," "Mark of the Vampire." all MGM. In 1936:
"The Devil Doll," MGM.
SHAUER, M. A.: Supervisor. In 1936: supervised
"Three Cheers for Love," Paramount.
SHAW, ANNE: Actress. In 1934 appeared In "Bolero,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Cllve of India." UA-20th Century.
SHAW, BUD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SHAW, FRANK: Publicity manager, Capitol Film
Corporation, Ltd., London, b. Lancaster, March 3. 1904;
m., one daughter; e. Lancaster, gold medallist, higher
mathematics: started commercial career in bank and ob-
tained banking degree. Experience as freelance journalist
and publicist, covering film reviewing, boxing and fine art
publishing before joining United Artists as contract officer
in 1931, also handling foreign publicity and exploitation.
SHAW. FRANK: Assistant director. b. New York
City. Sept. 15, 1895: p. Peter and Teresa Shaw: m., two
children: h. 5 feet 7 inches; w. 160 pounds; black and
gray hair and blue eyes; hy. sports. Formerly handled
publicity, production and casting work. Assistant direc-
tor of "I Married a Doctor"; assistant director and unit
manager of "The Story of Louis Pasteur," "The Petrified
Forest," "The Dawn Patrol," "The Singing Fool," "Dr.
Socrates," "In Caliente," "Men on Her Mind," "Cap-
tured," Warner; "I Loved a Woman," First National. In
1934: "Sweet Music" "Bordertown," "A Lost Lady"
"Gambling Lady," "Here Comes the Navy," "Mandaiay."
"The Merry Frinks," "Side Streets," Warner. In 1935:
"Satan Met a Lady " "The Petrified Forest," "The
Captain's Kid," "White Angel," "The Great O'Malley."
WB.
SHAW, GEORGE ALEXANDER: Film director. Strand
Film Co., London, b. London, 1910; e. Dulwich College.
Assistant manager, Tivoli Theatre, London. Film director
with G.P.O. Film Unit. Assistant director, Paramount-
liritish productions.
SHAW, IRWIN: Writer. In 1936: screen play, "The
iiig Game," RKO-Radio.
SHAW, JERROLD ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Rem-
brandt," UA-London Films.
SHAW, LEN G.: Drama and motion picture editor.
FYee Press, Detroit, Mich.; b. Canisteo, N. Y.. Nov. 24.
1872. Newspaper work in Pittsburgh, Pa. and Detroit,
.Mich. With Detroit Free Press since 1901. Has been
drama editor since 1919, and motion picture editor since
1932.
SHAW, LEWIS: Actor, b. London, England. 1910:
h. 5 feet, 8 Inches; fair and gray eyes; is married
to Squash Racquets Champion of New South Wales; e.
South Harringay Secondary School. Screen debut as a child
in France "Les Deux Crosses," "Sans FamlUe." Eng-
lish films Include "King's Cup," B. and D. ; "Strange
Evidence." London Film; "Early to Bed," UFA: "Mar-
riage Bond." "Night Club Queen," both Twickenham;
"Flat No. 3," British Lion. Signed with Twickenham
Studios April, 1934, and appeared in "Are You a
Mason," "Rocks of Valpr6," "Open All Night," and
in 1935, "Death on the "Set," all for Twickenham; "Once
a Thief," B & D.
SHAW, C. MONTAGUE: Actor, b. Adelaide. South
Australia, March 23, 1884; h. 5 feet, 11% Inches; gray
hair and brown eyes; w. 179 pounds; p. mother; e.
Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, South Australia; married;
hy. gardening. On stage In London and Provinces anrl
South Africa. War Service, 1914-1919 (African Cam-
paign). Organizer of speech department, education de-
partment, Johannesburg end other cities. South Africa.
1910-1919. Plays include "Sherlock Holmes." "Soldiers
and Women." "The Green Hat," "The High Road."
"Interference," "Camille." "Silent Witness," "Music in
the Air" and others. Films Include "The Masquerader,"
"Cynara," United Artists: "Letty Lynton," "Rasputin,"
"Today We Live," MGM: "Cavalcade," Fox; "Gabriel
Over the White House," "Queen Christina," MGM-
"Fog," Columbia, "Riptide," "Vanessa," "David Cpp-
perfleld," MGM; "House of Rothschild," United Artists,
"Becky Sharp," Pioneer-RKO (1935) ; "Two Sinners."
Republic. In 1936; "My American Wife," Paramount.
SHAW. SANDRA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SHAW, SEBASTIAN: Actor, r. n. same. b. Holt.
England, May 29, 1905; h. 6 feet; w. 168 pounds: brown
hair, grey eyes; m. Margaret Delamere; hy. riding and
painting; p. Dr. Geoffrey Shaw (musician) and May Shaw;
e. Gresham School. Slade School of Art before screen
career. Films: "Get Your Man." Paramount-British;
"Brewster's Millions," B & D: "Ace of Spades." Twick-
enham; "Three Witnesses," Twickenham; "Jubilee Win-
dow," Paramount-British; "Jury's Evidence." British Lion;
"Tomorrow We Live," Conquest. In 1937: "Men Are
Not Gods," UA; "Troopship," London Films.
SHAW, WINIFRED: Actress, r. n. Winifred Lei
Momi. b. San Francisco, Cal. ; p. professionals. Began
singing and dancing at early age. Appeared In New
York at "The Little Club" and in the shows "Simple
Simon," "Rain or Shine" and Zlegfeld Follies of 1930
and 1931 Appeared in vaudeville. In 1934 In "Wild
Gold," Fox; "Million Dollar Ransom." Universal. "Sweet
Adeline." Universal; "Gift of Gab," Universal: "In
Caliente," Warner. In 1935: "Gold Diggers of 1935."
"Front Page Woman," Warner; "The Case of the Curious
Bride," "In Caliente," "Broadway Hostess," FN; Vita-
phone short product. In 1936: "The Singing Kid." "Sons
o" Guns," "The Case of the Velvet Claws." "Fugitive in
the Sky," "Smart Blonde," WB. In 1937; "Melody for
Two," "Ready, Willing and Able," WB.
SHAW & LEE: Vitaphone No. 1027. "Going Places";
No. 2686. In 1935: "I Live for Love." Warner. In 1936;
"King of Burlesque," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937:
"Ready, Willing and Able," "The King and the Chorus
GUI," WB.
SHAYER, MELVILLE: Assistant director. In 1936;
"Missing Girls." Chesterfield.
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SHCHUKIN, V. v.: Actor. In 1937: "Kevolutlonlsts."
Amkino.
SHEA, DENNIS J.: Circulation Manager of Qulgley
I'ublisliing Company; b. New York City. October 9, 1891;
e. public schools, St. Xavier's liigli school and Cooper
Union, New York City; m. June 8, 11)13. two children.
Two years with Munn & Company, patent attorneys and
publishers o( "The Scientific American," in the blue-
print and circulation departments. 20 years with "Sieving
I'icture World ' as film reviewer, advertising solicitor and
circulation manager. Since January 1, 1928, with Quig-
ley Publishing Company.
SHEA, GLORIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SHEA, JOSEPH C: Publicity. Formerly assistant di-
rector of publicity. Fox Film Studios, Hollywood, Cai. ;
b. Plttsfield, Mass., July 5, 1898; p. Emma Jane Fitz-
gerald and Nicholas Shea; e. Yonkers high school. Yon-
kers. N. Y., and Fordham University. Has been asso-
ciated with Universal Pathe, PDC, A. L. Erlanger, J. J.
McCarthy, Metro and Fox. Affiliated with Theatre Guild.
Joined Grand National Studios as publicity director.
SHEA, MORT: Theatre operator In firm name of Feiber
& Shea; operates In many cities.
SHEA, OLIVE: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SHEA, TIMOTHY EDWARD: Commercial Products En-
gineer, Bell Telephone Laboratories, b. Newton. Mass..
August a, 1S98; married; e. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology B.S.. M.S.; Harvard University. B.S. In
charge of electric networks development. Bell Telephone
Laboratories. In charge of development of sound picture
equipment, public address systems, and allied develop-
ments. Bell Telephone Laboratories. Treasurer of Society
of Motion Picture Engineers, 1933-37.
SHEA, WILLIAM: Director and film editor. In 1935:
"Love in Bloom." "College Scandal," "Hands Across the
Table," "Two for Tonight," Paramount. In 1936: "De-
sire." Appointed director in 1936. In 1936: "Girl of
the Ozarks," "Hollywood Boulevard," Paramount. In 1937:
"Bulldog Drummond Escapes," Paramount.
SHEAN, AL: Actor, b. Dornum. Germany, near
Hanover; h. 5 feet, 6 inches; gray hair and brown eyes;
w. 170 pounds; e. public schools in New York; p. Mr.
arid Mrs. Louis Schonberg, professionals; m. over 30
years; has one son; hy. trout fishing. Organized quartet
at 15, Manhattan Comedy Four; stayed together for 16
years. Left when Quartet went to England. Legally
changed name during World War. Appeared on stage in
"The County Fair." Teamed with Charles L. Warren in
vaudeville comedy, "Quo Vadls, Upside Down." Played
tORother for years. Appeared in musical shows Including
"The Rose Maid," "The Candy Shop," "As You Were,"
"Friendly Enemies" and "Flo-Flo." Then teamed with
Ed Gallagher in "Gallagher and Shean" combination, for
six years. They appeared in "Ziegfeld's Follies" and the
"Greenwich Village Follies." Gallagher died, and Shean
teamed with Miss Lynn Cantor in vaudeville act. "Busi-
ness is Business." Left to appear in "Music In the Air"
on the stage. On screen in 1930 in "Chills and Fever."
Pathe-FoUy Comedies, first series. Appeared in screen
version of "Music in the Air," Fox (1934). Wrote "Oh,
Mr. Gallagher-Oh, Mr. Shean," and other songs. Estate
at Mt. Vernon. N. Y., and summer fishing camp at Haines
Landing, Maine. In 1935: "Sweet Music," "Page Miss
Glory," Warner; "Traveling Saleslady," First National;
"Symphony of Living," Inv., "It's in the Air," MGM.
In 1936: "The Law in Her Hands," WB; "San Francisco,"
MGM.
SHEARER, DOUGLAS: Recording Director. In 1933:
"Made on Broadway." "Hell Below," "Midnight Mary,"
"Storm at Daybreak," "The Stranger's Return," "Tug-
boat Annie," "Penthouse," "Beauty for Sale," "Stage
Mother," "Bombshell," "Broadway to Hollywood," "Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer. In 1934: "Fugitive Lovers," "This Side
of Heaven." "Men in White." "The Cat and the Fiddle."
"The Showoff," "Lazy River," "Riptide," "Forsaking
All Others," "What Every Woman Knows," "Viva Villa."
"The Painted Veil," "The Thin Man," "Operator 13."
"Stamboul Quest," "Treasure Island." "Paris Interlude."
"The Girl from Missouri." MGM. In 1935: "The Win-
ning Ticket," "Vanessa-Her Love Story." "Times Square
Lady," "After Office Hours," "Baby Face Harrington,"
"Mark of the Vampire." "Reckless," "Age of Indis-
cretion." "Public Hero No. 1." "Murder In the Fleet,"
"The Flame Within." "No More Ladles." "Calm Your-
self," "Anna Karenliia." "Mad Love," "Escapade," "The
Murder Man," "Woman Wanted," "China Seas," "Pur-
suit," "Here Comes tlie Band," "Broadway Melody of
She— She
1936," "O'Shaughnesseys Boy," "I Live My Life," "A
Night at the Opera," "Mutiny on the Bounty," "Ah,
Wilderness," "A Tale of Two Cities," "Whipsaw," "The
Last of the Pagans," MG.M. In 1936: "Riff Ratr," "Three
Live Ghosts," "Rose Marie," "Exclusive Story," "Tough
Guy," "Three Godfathers," "Wife Versus Secretary,"
"Petticoat Fever," "Moonlight Murder," "Small Town
Girl," "Absolute Quiet," "Speed," "Three Wise Guys, '
"Fury," "Trouble for Two," "San Francisco." "The Devil
Doll," "Sworn Enemy," "Susy," "Piccadilly Jipi." "The
Devil Is a Sissy," "Libeled Lady," '"Tarzan Escapes,"
"Mad Holiday," "Love on the Run," "Born to Dance,"
"After the Thin Man," "Camille," "Sinner Take All,"
MGM. Won 1935 Academy Award for best recording on
"Naughty Marietta." In 1937: "Under Cover of Night,"
"Man of the People," "Dangerous Number," "The Good
Earth," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," "Maytlme," "Per-
sonal Property," "A Family Affair," MGM. Won the 1936
Academy Award for best recording on "San Francisco."
SHEARER, NORMA: Actress. b. Montreal, Que.,
August 10, 1904; h. 5 feet, 1 inch; brown hair and blue-
gray eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. Edith Mary Fisher and
Andrew Shearer; e. in Montreal public schools; widow of
Irving Thalberg; hy. acting. Has appeared in the following
pictures, "The Stealers" for Robertson-Cole in 1920; and
In Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "The Snob" in 1924; "He
Who Gets Slapped," "Tower of Lies" and "His Secre-
tary," in 1925; "Upstage" in 1926; "The Student
Prince" in 1927, and "The Actress" and others In
1928. In 1929 in "The Hollywood Revue," "A Lady
of Chance," "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," "Trial of Mary
Dugan," "Her Own Desire" (1929), MGM: "The Di-
vorcee" (1930), "Let Us Be Gay" (1930), MGM;
"Strangers May Kiss" (1930), "A Free Soul" (1931),
"Private Lives" (19:>1) and in 1932 "Smilin' Through,"
"Strange Interlude"; 1934: "Riptide," "The Barretts of
Wimpole Street," MGM. 1937: "Romeo and Juliet," MGM.
SHEEHAN, CLAYTON: Distribution, b. Buffalo. N. Y. ;
e. Lafayette high school, Buffalo; Holy Cross College and
Harvard Law School. Member of the Bar of New Y^ork
State. Immediately upon graduation he entered the service
of Fox Films and continued with Fox uninterruptedly. Be-
coming manager of Buffalo branch, he rapidly advanced
to the post of district manager of New York State and
then to general representative. Next step was to general
foreign representative, and after extensive travel abroad to
familiarize himself with the inner workings of the for-
eign organization he was recalled to New York and ap-
pointed general foreign manager eleven years ago. Resigned
from Fox in January, 1936.
SHEEHAN, HOWARD J.: Producer and Realty Ex-
ecutive, b. Buffalo, N. y., July 31, 1884; p. Jeremiah
F. and Angeline Sheehan; e. public schools and two years
at college; has two children by a former marriage. Opened
the first theatre in San Francisco in 1916 and subse-
quently acquired or built others in Oakland, Alameda,
and Eureka, Cal. Sold out in 1919 and became Pacific
Coast division manager for Fox Film Corporation and in
March, 1928, became vice-president of West Coast Thea-
tres, Inc. (now Fox West Coast Theatres). Was in
charge of expansion, reconditioning, new buildings, real
estate, purchasing, insurance and the like. January, 1932,
became Independent theatre owner in Hollywood, Cal., and
also engaged in motion picture production in association
with Walter A. Putter of Hollywood.
SHEEHAN, JOHN: Actor, b. Oakland. Cal.. October
22, 1890; h. 5 feet, 8 inches; dark hair and blue eyes:
w. 160 pounds; p. Catherine and Timothy Sheehan. non-
professionals; e. Oakland high school. St. Mary's College;
m. Blanche Morris Roberts, professional; hy. baseball
and golf. Twenty years stage experience, dramatic and
musical comedy. Stock companies in Oakland. San Fran-
cisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, New Y'ork.
With Fanchon and Marco, also with Irene Bordoni In "The
French Doll." First screen experience with American
Film Company in 1917. Has appeared in "Swing High"
(1930), Pathe; "Broken Dishes" and "Kismet," First
National; "Fair Warning." Fox; "The Criminal Code,"
Columbia. Was In "American Sweetheart," New York
,tage production. In 1933: "Warrior's Husband," Fox;
•Past of Mary Holmes," Radio; "King for a Niglit,"
Universal. In 1934: "Countess of Monte Crlsto." Uni-
versal; "Little Miss Marker," Paramount; "The Circus
Clown," First National: "Such Women Are Dangerous,"
Fox. In 1935: "The Murder Man," MGM; "The Goose
and the Gander." Warner. In 1936: "It Had to Happen,"
2nth Century-Fox; "Three Godfathers," MGM; "Laughing
Irish Eyes." "Ticket to Paradise," Republic; "The Ex-
Mrs. Bradford," RKO-Radlo; "The Case of the Black
Cat," "Smart Blonde." "Here Comes Carter," WB.. In
1937: "Join the Marines." Republic; "On the Avenue,"
20th Cent.-Fox; "Marked Woman," "Midnight Court,"
WB.
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SHEEHAN, PERLEY POORE: Writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on screen play. "The Lost City," Begal.
SHEEHAN, WINFIELD: Producer, b. Buffalo, N. Y..
September 24, 1883; p. Jeremiah F. and Angeline M.
Hens Sheehan; e. St. Canisius College. ButTalo, 18a7-
1901 (studies interrupted by Spanish-American war). Be-
came a reporter on the Buffalo Courier. 1901; New York
World and New York Evening World. 1902-10; secretary
to the Are commissioner. New York City, 1910; to the
Police commissioner, 1911-14; organized the studios
of Fox Film Corporation, Hollywood. 1914 ; organized
American, European and other foreign distribution branches
and newsreel for the same, 1914-21; was vice-president
and general manager of the company. Served as private
and corporal 202d regiment, N. Y. Volunteers. Spanish-
American war. 1896-99. He Is a Democrat and a Catholic.
His home address Is 1197 Angelo Drive, Beverly Hills.
In 19.'14: •Carolina," "David Harum," Fox. In 1935:
produced "The Farmer Takes a Wife," "Curly Top," Fox;
"Way Down East," 20th Century-Fox. In 1935 resigned
from Fox.
SHEEKMAN, ARTHUR: Writer, m. Gloria Stuart.
With Nat Perrin wrote broadcasts for Man Brothers.
In 1931: collaborated screen play, "Monkey Business,"
"Duck Soup," Paramount. Collaborated on "Roman Scan-
dals," United Artists. In 1934: collaborated on story,
dialogue, "Kid Millions," XJA. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play, "Rose of the Rancho," Paramount; "Dimples,"
"Pigskin Parade," "Stowaway," 20th Cent.-Fox.
SHEELY, ELMER; Associate art director. In 1936:
"Petticoat Fever," art director "Tarzan Escapes," MGM.
SHEFFIELD, J. T.: Owner and general manager of the
Sheffield Exchange System and Republic Pictures franchise,
with exchanges in Seattle, Portland, Butte, Salt Lake and
Denver. President of Republic Pictures Corp. of the
Northwest, b. North Carolina; married. In Independent
distribution business the last 18 years, following several
years employment with General Film Company and Fox.
SHEFFIELD. REGINALD: Actor, r. n. Keginald
Sheffield Cassan; b. London, England, February 18, 1901;
h. 5 feet, 9 inches; dark blue eyes and light brown hair;
w. 150 pounds; e. England, U. S. A. Specialized in
English, history; married and has one daughter. Mary
Alice, 4 years; hy. fencing, riding, tennis, boxing, swim-
ming, polo. Has lived in New York City, London. Los
Angeles. Chicago, Vancouver, B. C, Coronado. Cal.. Bos-
ton. Entered pictures in 1913 in London. Pictures include:
"Classmates." "David Copperfleld." "Sweet Sixteen."
"College Widow." "Ace of Cads," "Adorable Cheat."
Chesterfield; "The Green Goddess." "Old English,"
Warner. In 1934: "The House of Rothschild." United
Artists-20th Century; "Of Human Bondage," BKO. In
1935: "Cardinal Richelieu." UA-20th Century.
SHELDON, BARBARA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SHE DON, E. LLOYD: Producer, Selznick International
Pictures; b. Springfield, Mass., May 27, 1886; p. Eugene
and Anna Sheldon; e. Harvard University, bachelor of arts
and master of arts; m. Fanny Franks; has one son,
Theodore Dwight. From 1908 to 1910 was a reporter for
the New York Globe and New York World; 1910-1913,
business manager for Charles Frohnian; in 1913 produced
two feature pictures in association with Gilbert Miller;
in 1914 was Washington correspondent for the New York
American; from 1915 to 1922 was a freelance magazine and
motion picture writer. By 1917 had contributed 150 short
stories, novelettes and articles to naional magazines and 48
feature pictures produced by various companies. In 1922
joined Paramount as a supervisor of production and from
1926-36 associate producer. In 1935: produced "The Glass
Key"; in 1936: "The Milky Way," "13 Hours by Air."
"The .Jungle Princess " Paramount. First picture for
Selznick International, "The Man with a Y'oung Wife."
SHELDON, FORREST: Director and Writer. b.
Trinidad. Col.; e. Los Angeles. Cal. Started In pic-
tures as writer for Kalem, 1914; worked for Universal.
Fox. Pathe. FBO and Columbia; wrote Maynard serlei
at Universal and many at Tiffany and First National.
Directed and wrote "Hell Fire Austin." Tiffany; "Dyna-
mite Ranch," "Lone Trail." "Law of the Rio Grande."
Wrote for Tom Keene at RKO; ISuck .Tones at Columbia.
Joined Tiffany. In 1930: screen play, "Tlie Lone Rider,"
Columbia; story, "Dawn Trail," (Columbia. "In 1931:
story and screen play, "Texas Ranger." Columbia. In
1932: collaborated on story and screen play, "Between
Fighting Men." World Wide. In 1933: collaborated on
story and continuity, "The Lone Avenger." World Wide;
"The Phantom Thunderbolt," Fox. In 1934: screen play,
"The Fighting Trooper," Ambassador. In 1935: directed
"Wilderness Mail," Ambassador.
SHELDON, GENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SHELDON, JOAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
nu'.nac. )
SHELLEY, GEORGE: Actor, ii. June 10, 1909, Vallejo,
Cal. ; h. 6 feet 1 inch ; w. 185 pounds ; brown eyes and
brown hair; e. University of California at Berkeley. Be-
fore entering motion pictures wjs a member of one of
Fanchon & Marcop units; appeared in "The Cat and the
Fiddle" in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Signed by
Universal.
SHELLMAN, JAMES MERIWETHER: Formerly film
editor, Baltimore Sunpapers; uses pen name "JacQUes
Shellman," in column of chatter in the National Exhibitor,
regional trade paper serving the District of Columbia.
Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland; b. October 28.
1888, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; p. Josephine Keith and Harry J.
Sliellman; m. Mary Fayssoux Winslow of Baltimore, and
has a daughter and a son; hy. swimming, tennis and col-
lecting books, has private collection of 7,000 volumes and
3,000 movie press books and stills. Father a newspaper
editor, writer and iiumorist, and his mother a concert
singer and pianist. Attended the public schools of Brook-
lyn, N. Y., until the age of 12, then finished his schooling
at the high school at Westminster, Maryland. He also
attended an art course at the Western Maryland College
for two years. After leaving school he worked at various
occupations, such as junior draftsman in the architect's
office of the B. & 0. R. R., then in the treasurer's office
and later in the paymaster's office of that company. Began
writing at an early age, and his writings include articles,
stories, scenarios, stage play synopses, vaudeville skits and
verses. Has written for trade journals of various Industries,
and for newspapers. Joined the staff of the Baltimore
Evening Sun in May, 1918, as a reporter. In December,
1918. he became motion picture editor of the Sunday Sun.
Besides his regular newspaper work in the past years he
has handled publicity and advertising for theatres and a
roof garden, and has written three novels and half of a
fourth. Until April 1, 1933, he was motion picture editor
of the Baltimore Sun papers in charge of "Today's
Movies"; supervisor of "Hollywood Talkie Talk" in Eve-
ning Sun; wrote advance movie stories for Sunday Sun;
and was vaudeville and burlesque reviewer for Morning and
Evening Sun. Is correspondent for several trade journals
I'nd advertising writer and de.';igner for eleven theatres.
Wrote "Kids Kinema Kolunin" by "Uncle Jim" in North
Baltimore Home News, and supplies theatres with programs,
heralds, posters and flags, banners and valances.
SHELTON. GEORGE: Actor. In 1934 appeared with
Tom Howard in Educational and short product. In 1935-36:
with Howard in Educational short subjects.
SHELTON. MARLA: Actress. In 1936: "Tlie Phantom
Rider." "Postal Inspector." "Nobody's Fool," "Flying
Hostess," U. In 1937: "Under Cover of Night," "Danger-
ous Number." 'Personal Property," MGM.
SHENBERG, ALFRED: Assistant director. Started
as prop boy with Samuel Goldwyn in 1918. Assistant
director with Hallmark Pictures in New York. Became
assistant director at MGM in 1927. Worked on early
all-talkies. Assistant on all French and German versions
at MGM. Pictures include "The Girl From Missouri."
MGM. In 1934: "A Wicked Woman," "Hollywood Party,"
MGM. In 1935: "Murder in the Fleet," "A Tale of Two
Cities," MGM. In 1936: "Three Live Ghosts. " "One
New York Night," "West Point of the Air." MGM.
SHENTON, THOMAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHEPARD. EDWARD J.: Drama and motion picture
editor. The Herald, Duluth, Minn.; b. Duluth, Minn., May
27, 1900; e. Christian Brothers High and Academy; mar-
ried. Member of The Herald staff for 18 years.
SHEPARD, ELAINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
liianac. i
SHEPARD, KATHLEEN: Writer. In 1936: wrote story.
"I Will He Faithful, " which was the basis of "Human
Cargo." 20th Century-Fox.
SHEPARD, OSCAR A.: Theatrical editor. Daily News,
Bangor, Maine; b. Bangor. Reporter. Bangor Daily
News: city editor, Lewiston (Maine) Evening Journal;
publicity director, Maine Central Railroad; editor, West-
Held (Mass.) Journal; assistant city editor. Springfield
(Mass.) Union; city editor. Bangor Commercial.
SHEPHERD, LEONARD: Actor, b. London, England,
April 13, 1882; h. 5 ft. 9 in.; w. 154 pounds; brown-gray
hair, dark gray eyes; m. Helena Head; hy. traveling. Ap-
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peared In numerous silent films. Talking pictures: "Drey-
fus" (BIP), "Ebb Tide" (Paramount British), "WT^at
Happened Then?" (British Instructional Films); "Mister
Hobo," Gaumont-British ; 'Conquest of the Air," London
Film; "Tomorrow We Live," Conquest Films; "Everything
Is Tlninder. ■ Gaumont-British; "Knight Without Amour,"
l.dtuion Film; 'LucUy Jade," Welwyn Studios.
(See 193G-37 Motion Picture
SHEPHIRD. CARROLL:
-Mnianac. )
SHEPLEY, MICHAEL: Actor, r. n. Shepley-Smlth; b.
Plymouth, England. Sept. 29, 1907; h. 6 ft.; w. 182
pounds; brown hair and hazel eyes; m. Isobel Prlngle;
hy. golf and cricket; e. Westminster School and Oriel
College, Oxford; on legitimate stage until 1932. Since in
more than dozen important British films. Most recent
include "Bella Donna" (Gaumont), "The Green Pack"
(British Lion). "Triumph of Sherlock Holmes" (Uni-
versal). "S(iuibs" (Twickenham) — all in 1934; 1933: "The
Lad" (Gaumont) ; "Vintage Wine," "The Private Secre-
tary" (Twickenham); "Triumph of Sherlock Holmes" and
"In the Soup."
SHERIDAN, ANN: Former screen name was Clara Lou
Sheridan. Actress. b. Denton, Texas; h. 5 feet. 5V4
inches; golden brown hair and hazel eyes; e. public high
schools, and North Texa^ State Teachers College; hy.
athletics and the study of people. While in college took
dramatic and speech arts course, and won role in "Search
for Beauty" contest. Paramount. 1933. Signed contract.
Other pictures since Include "Bolero." "Come On Marines,"
"Murder in the Vanities," "Notorious Sophie Lang."
"Shoot the Works." "Limehouse Blues," "Kiss and Make
Tip." "Enter Madame," "Mrs. Wiggs and the Cabbage
Patch." "Wagon Wheels." "Ladies Should Listen." "Home
on the Range." "Behold My Wife," all Paramount. In
1935: "Car 99." "Rocky Mountain Mystery." "The Glas.s
Key," "The Crusades." Para. ; "Fighting Youth." Univ.
In 1936: "Sing .Me a Love Song." "The Great O'Malley."
WB. In 1937: "The Black Legion." "Lady I,uck." "The
Footloose Heiress." WB.
SHERIDAN, ANNE: (See 1936-37 .Motion Picture Al-
ni;inac. I
SHERIDAN. CLARA LOU: See Ann Si.eridan.
SHERIDAN. FRANK: Actor, b. Boston, Mass., June
11. 1869; h. 6 feet; gray hair and gray eyes; w. 19'>
pounds; p. .iohn F. and Mary C. Bowie; e. Boston public
school and Highland Military Academy; m. Edna M. Car-
rol; one son; hy. baseball. On stage In "Paid in Full,"
"Wild Flower." "Three Faces East," many others.
Appeared on screen in 1929 in "Fast Life," First Na-
tional; "Side Street," Radio; "Other Tomorrow," (1930),
First National; in 1931: "Donovan's Kid," also "The
Public Defender," Radio; "A Free Soul." MGM; "The
Ladies of the Big House." "Murder by the Clock."
"Silence," "The Man I Killed." all Paramount. In 1933:
"The Man Who Dared," Fox; "Mame Loves Papa,"
Paramount; "Washington Merry-Go-Round." In 1934:
"Upperworld," Warner: "The Witching Hour," "Wharf
Angel," Paramount. In 193.5: "Nevada." Paramount; "The
Payoff." FN; "Whispering Smith Speaks." 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case." "The Country
Gentlemen." Republic; "Murder with Pictures," Para-
mount; "Conflict." I^: "The Great OMalley," WB. In
1937: "Woman in Distress." Columbia.
SHERIDAN, GAIL: Actress. In 1936: "Three Married
.Men." "Hopalong Cassidy Returns," Paramount.
SHERIDAN, OSCAR M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. )
SHERIE. FENN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
adaptation of "The Song of Freedom," British Lion.
SHERIFF. R. C: Writer. b. Kingston-on-Thames.
Surrey, Eng. : h. .5 feet. 11 inches; e. grammar schools of
Kingston. Worked with Sun Fire Insurance Co. of I>on-
don and returned there as surveyor after the war. Wrote
".Tourney's End." "Fortnight in September." adapted
"Ihe Road Back." for Universal. In 1932: collaborated
on "The Old Dark House." IT. In 1933: wrote screen-
play. "The Invisible Man." Universal. In 1934: screen
play. "One More River." IT.
SHERMAN. AL.: Advertising and Publicity Consultant,
offices at Hotel Cardinal, N. Y. C. b. New York City.
April 25, 1904; p. Herman and Bertha Sherman; e. West
side public schools, Newark, N. J., Harringer high school.
Central high. South Side high (all In Newark), then
Columbia I'niversity and College of the City of New York;
m. Sadye Rosalind Eisner of Montclair. N. .1. Publicity
(lireftor of the Rialto theatre in Newark at its opening
and until purchased by the Shuberts; publicity director.
Little Carnegie Playhouse: worked for the Newark Morning
Ledger, Newark Star-Eagle, and was on the staff of "Zit's
for three years. Liter conducted his own publicity ofHce
until association with the New York Morning Telegraph as
motion picture editor and critic, a post held for six years.
Also American representative. Allied Newspapers. Ltd.,
publishers London Sunday Chronicle, London Sunday
Graphic, London Sketch and other papers. Formerly ad-
vertising and publicity director. Mascot Pictures. Also was
on the staff of the Central Press Association. Secretary.
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers, 1931- 1932. 1932-33.
Member, Association Foreign Press Correspondents. At
present director, shorts subject publicity. Columbia Pic-
tures Corp. and Editor-in-Chief Columbia "Mirror." Also
director and American representative. Messulam Pictures
Corp., Ltd., of London.
SHERMAN, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHERMAN. GEORGE: Assistant director. In 1936:
"The Border Patrolman," "O'Malley of the Mounted."
20th Century-Fox; "The Mine with the Iron Door."
Columbia; "Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio. In 1937:
"Park Avenue Logger." RKO-Radio.
SHERMAN. HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
SHERMAN. HARRY: Producer. b. Boston. Mass.;
h. 5 feet 11 inches; gray hair and blue eyes; w. 170
pounds; married: hy. golf, horseback riding. Operator
circuit of theatres in and around Minneapolis, affiliated
with Sullivan and Considine. Operated independent ex-
changes throughout middle west, with Alco and Metro
franchises. Held franchise for "Birth of a Nation" and
"The Crisis" for great part of the United States. Entered
production 1917 with George Loane Tucker. Produced
early Zane Grey. "Light of Western Stars." Producer
with Pathe. MGM studios, several years. At present pro-
ducing Clarence E. Muiford's "Hopalong Cassidy" series.
including, in 1935: "The Eagle's Brood," "Bar 20
Rides Again." Paramount. In 1936: "Call of the Prairie."
"Three on the Trail," "Hopalong Cassidy Returns."
"Trail Dust," Paramount. In 1937: "Borderland." Para-
mount. President Prudential Studios Corporation.
SHERMAN, JOSEPH: Writer, b. Chicago. 111. Was
newspaper and publicity man for many years. Bcgar
screen writing in 1934. Collaborated on screen plays of
"Death on the Diamond " "First to Fight" and "Murder
in the Fleet." In 19.'!7: MGM short product.
SHERMAN. RICHARD: Writer. In 1936: wrote story
and collaborated on screen play, "To Mary — With Love."
2nth Century-Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
In 1936: "One in a
SHERMAN. VINCENT:
.\lrnanac. )
SHERRY. CLARICE: Actress.
Million," 20tli Century-Fox.
SHERRY, J. BARNEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
SHERRY. CRAIGHALL: I See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHERWOOD. CLARENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. I
SHERWOOD, DR. GEORGE H.: Honorary director,
and Curator of the Department of Education. The Ameri-
can Museum of Natural History. New Y'ork. b. Richmond,
.Maine. March 28. 1876; p. Benjamin Atherton and Eliza-
beth Murray Sherwood: e. A.B.. A.M.. Ed. D.. Brown
University; m. Alverda Laura Brown. Providence. R. I..
Oct. 21. 1902. Fellow. President. New York Academy of
Sciences; Fellow, A.A.A.S. : member. American Asso-
ciation of Museums (Councilor) : Fellow Member New
York Zoological Society ; and other organizations. Clubs :
Brown University. New York; Explorers': Sigma XI.
Home: 1 West 85th Street. New York City.
SHERWOOD. JOHN: Assistant director. In 1936:
"Gitat Guy, " GN. In 1937: "23% Hours Leave," GN.
SHERWOOD, LYDIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac.)
SHERWOOD, ROBERT EMMET: Author, Playwright,
Kdltor. b. New Rochelle. N. Y., April, 1896; e. Har-
vard. A.B., 1918; m. Mary Brandon, dramatic editor.
Vanity Fair, 1919-20; associate editor. Life. 1920-24;
editor. 1924-28; was also motion picture editor of Life
and the former New York Herald. Author of "The Bead
to Rome." 1929; "Reunion In Vienna." 1931. which was
released through MGM; story. "Waterloo Bridge." Uni-
versal; "The Royal Bed," RKO. In 1932: collaborated
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story and adaptation, "Cock of the Air," United Artists;
story, "Two Kinds of Women," Paramount. In 1933: witli
George S. Kaufman on "Boman Scandais," United Artists.
In 1935: coilaborated on adaptation and diaiogue of "Tlie
Scarlet Pimpernel," United Artists. In 1936: play, "Tlie
Petrified Forest," filmed by Warner; screen play, "Tiie
Ghost Goes West." United Artists. In 1937: coilaborated
on story and play, "Thunder in the City," Columbia.
SHERWOOD. YORKE: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Eagle and the Hawk," Paramount. In 1936: "Lloyds of
London," 20th Century-Fox.
SHIELD. ERNIE: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SHIELDS, FRANK: r.n. Francis X. Shields. Actor,
b. New York City, November 18, 1910; h. 6 feet 3%
inches; brown hair and brown eyes; p. Alice Haggerty and
Alexander Shields; e. Holy Spirit Parochial School, Colum-
bia Grammar School and Koxbury Preparatory School, Con-
necticut; m. Rebecca Williams Tenney. Was with Marine
Midland Trust Company of New York and Equitable Life
Insurance Company. Noted tennis player. On screen in
1935: "Murder in the Fleet." "I Live My Life." MGM.
In 1936: "Come and Get It," UA. In 1937: "Cappy
Ricks." Republic.
SHIELDS, FREDERICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHIFFMAN, HARRY: Independent Exhibitor, b. New
York City, December 6. 1891. At 13 started working
for his uncle, the late Sol Brill, in Ills cloth sponging
factory. At 14 he was assistant projectionist in a penny
arcade, which Brill operated above a nickelodeon at 700
Broadway. Brill and William Fox went into nickelodeon
"circuit" partnership ended in 1910. ShifTman con-
tinued in the employ of Brill when the latter entered
business for himself, taking over the Globe. Central and
Sumner in Brooklyn. In 1911. ShifTman was made film
buyer. Then followed a partnership between Brill and
B. S. Moss and the office was moved to New York. The
Washington. Jefferson and Hamilton theatres were added
to the circuit. In 1914. the Moss-Brill tie was broken
and Shlffman continued with Brill, who then began or-
ganizing his own circuit, building the Strand, Far
Rockaway. and the Meserole. Brooklyn. ShifTman was
appointed general manager. Other houses were acquired
under Brill partnership with Charles Moses and Irwin
.Johnson, both of whom he bought out. Shlffman was
made circuit president shortly after Brill's death in 1931.
The theatres include seven Staten Island houses, the
Ritz, Stadium. Liberty, Capitol, Strand. "New Dorp and
St. George, also the Oasis. Brooklyn; Park Lane, Man-
hattan; Strand and Palace, Lakewood, N. J.; Strand and
Ritz. Port .Tervis, and half-interest in Forest Hills, In-
wood. Shlffman is married, is member of Elmford
Country Club, N. Y.. Elk Lodge No. 1. Jewish Theatrical
Guild, I.T.O.A.
SHILKRET, NATHANIEL: General musical director.
BKO-Radlo Pictures, Inc.; b. Jan. 1, 1895; married; p.
William and Rose Shilkret; e. studied music from age of
four, also took a civil engineering course in college. Was
soloist at the age of 6. joined major symphony orchestra
at 12. was member of New York Symphony (Damrosch),
New York Philharmonic (Safranov and Mahler). Metro-
politan Opera House, Russian Symphony. Served as man-
ager and musical director with RCA Yictor Co. for many
years and made over 30.000 records. Received doctor's
degree in music in 19.'!5 from Bethany College. Lindsborg.
Kan. Recorded synchronized music. Wrote "Jeanine. I
Dream of Lilac Time," and "Lonesome Road" ("Show
Boat"). "Some Sweet Day." in theme song days. Be-
came general musical director of RKO-Radio Pictures.
Scored "Mary of Scotland," "Swing Time." "Wlnterset"
(selected as one of five for best 1936 musical scores).
"Soldier and the Lady," "The Girl from Paris."
"Smartest Girl In Town."
SHILLING, MARION: Actress, r. n. Marion Schill-
ing; b. Denver. Colo.. Dec. 3. 1914; h. 5 feet. 4 inchea:
brown hair and brown eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Schilling, former theatrical manager: e.
Denver and St. Louis schools: h. include reading and
horseback riding. Played child and Ingenue roles in
father's stock company in St. Louis. Mo. Appeared in
"Dracula." Appeared on screen in "Wise Girls." "Lord
B.vron of Broadway," "Free and Easy." MGM. "Shadow
of the Law." Paramount, "Young Donovan's Kid." BKO,
"Shop Angel." "Forgotten Women." "A Man's Land."
"A Parisian Romance." Allied: "Heart Punch." May-
fair. "Swellhead." Tiffany. "On Your Back." Fox: in
1934: "The Red Rider." Universal serial; "Curtain at
Eight," Majestic. In 1935: "Stone of Silver Creek," Uni-
versal; "A Shot in the Dark." Chesterfield; "The Keeper
of the Bees," Republic (Monogram). In 1936: "Romance
Rides the Range." Spectrum.
SHIMA, KOHJI: Actor, r.n. Takehiko Kagoshima. b.
Nagasaki. Japan, June 25, 1902; h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 130
lbs.; black liair and eyes; married; hy. fishing, tennis;
e. Hokuku Middle School, Nippon Actors School. Upon
graduation joined Nikkatsu Co.. 1925. With Shinko
Cinema Co.. then again with Nikkatsu since 1935. Films
include: "Chikyuwa-Mawaru," "Haru to Musume."
SHIMADA, TERU: Actor. In 1936: "Revolt of the
Zombies." Academy; "The White Legion," ON.
SHIMIZU, HIROSHI: Director, Ohfuna Studio, Sho-
chiku Cinema Company. Tokyo Japan: b. Yamaka-mura.
Iwata-gun. Shizuoka Prefecture. Japan. Dec. 28, 1903;
e. special course in college of agriculture; married. With
Shochiku Cinema since 1922.
SHINE, BILLY: Actor. In 1937: "Sensation." Wardour
Films.
SHINER, RONALD: Actor. In 1937: "Dreaming Lips,"
UA.
SHIPMAN, BARRY: Writer, b. South Pasadena, Cal..
Feb. 24, 1912; h. 6 feet; dark brown hair and dark brown
eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Ernest and Nell Shipman, mother
professional; e. Westlake Military Academy, Santa Monica.
Cal. ; New York. Idaho, Spokane, Florida, Havana, Spain,
France and England; married; hy. flying, writing music
and poetry. Began as child actor with mother in 1915.
Returned to United States in 1927, appeared on stage.
To Hollywood in 1928 as actor, appearing in "Vagabond
King," "Paramount on Parade," "Sweetie." and other
Paramount pictures, and "King of Jazz," Universal. Be-
came writer in 1933. Fi-eelance writer. 1935-1936. Wrote
"Night Wire." "Unholy Serenade.' "Ten Years in Jan-
uary," "The Lonesome Bell." "Timber Giant"; in col-
laboration with mother. Nell Shipman, wrote "Wings in
the Dark," Paramount, and "Argentina Takeoff." Col-
laborated on "Vigilantes," and "Robinson Crusoe." Re-
public, and wrote "Wolf Call." Adapted Peter B. Kyne
story for Republic. In 1936: wrote story which was the
basis of "Shakedown," Columbia.
SHIPMAN, GWYNNE: Actress. In 1936: appeared In
"Trail Dust," Paramount. In 1937: "Battle of Greed,"
Crescent.
SHIPMAN. HELEN: Actress. Appeared in "Great
Power" (1929). Franklin Warner. In 1933 In "Her
Sweetheart. Christopher Bean." MGM. In 1934: "Double
Door." Paramount. In 1935: "Men Without Names."
Paramount.
SHIPMAN, HENRY: Writer. In 1936: "Shakedown,"
Columbia.
SHIPMAN, NELL: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
original story. "Wings in the Dark," Paramount Pictures.
SHIPP. CAMERON: Motion picture editor. Charlotte
News. Charlotte. N. C. ; b. Dallas. Texas. 1903; p. Prue
and Bartlett Shipp; e. University of North Carolina. 1926;
special work in criticism, literature, drama. Columbia
University, New York City: married. Reporter and editor.
North Carolina papers. Editor Forest Hills -Kew Gardens
Post. Forest Hills, L. I., six years. Editor Winter
Garden (Fla.) Journal. News editor Cleveland Star.
Contributor to magazines and Sunday press, and author
of one-act plays for Garden Players, L. I.
SHIRAI, SHINTARO: Director, Shochiku Cinema Com-
pany; b. Kyoto, Japan. Sept. 14, 1897; married. Began
as clerk of theatre. Elected director of Shochiku Cinema
Company, October, 1928.
SHIRLEY, ANNE: Actress, r. n. Dawn Evelyeen
Paris; b. New York City. April 17, 1918; h. 5 feet. 2
inches: red-gold hair and amber eyes; w. 100 pounds; p.
Mrs. Mimi Shirley: e. Lawlor Professional School: senior
in high school, RKO: hy. reading. Did modeling. In
pictures 17 years, continually, playing small parts. Ap-
peared as Dawn O'Day in "Mother Knows Best." Fox.
1929; in 1930: "City Girl." Fox; In 1933: "The Life of
Jimmy Dolan." Warner; in Vitaphone short productions.
In 1934: "Private Lessons," "Picture Palace." Vitaphone
short productions: "The Key," Warner. In 1935. as Anne
Shirley in "Anne of Green Gables." RKO; "School for
Girls." Liberty; "Chasing Yesterday." RKO; "Steamboat
Round the Bend." Fox. In 1936: "Chatterbox," "M'Liss,"
"Make Way for a Lady." RKO. In 1937: "Too Many
Wives," RKO.
SHIRLEY, IRENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SHIRLEY, SAM: District Manager. MGM. Chicago.
111.; b. Newark, N. J., July 17, 1881; p. Robert and
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Elizabeth Shirley; e. high school; m. Georgiana Smith.
In wholesale and retail talking machine business before
entering motion picture industry. From 1908-1910 was
manager for Pittsburgh Calcium Light and Film Com-
pany. Wllkes-Barre, Pa.; 1910-1917, manager. General
Film Company. Wilkes-Barre; 1917-1919. manager. Metro
Pictures Corporation, Kansas City. Mo.; 1919-1924. dis-
trict manager. Metro. Chicago. 111. Since 1924 has been
district manager of MOM. Chicago.
SHKURAT, C: Actor. In 1935: "Chapayev," Len-
film.
SHKURAT, S.: Actor. In 1935: "The Red Village."
Belgoskino.
SHLETTON, H. A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
SHLYEN, BEN: President of Associated Publications,
Inc., publisher and editor-in-chief of Boxoffice, published
In seven sectional editions, namely. Eastern Edition, New
England Edition, Mideast Edition, Central Edition.
Soutliern Edition, Midwe.tt Edition and Western Edition.
SHMITKEN, AL: Branch Manager Vitagraph, Inc.,
Cincinnati. Ohio: b. Cincinnati. Ohio. Oct. 12. 1897:
married; e. high school. Shipper, booker, oflSce manager.
Mutual Film, Cincinnati, 1916-18; shipper, booker, sales-
man. First National Exhibitors, Cincinnati, 1919-21. Con-
nected in real estate and bonds, 1922-23; salesman. Vita-
graph and Warner Bros., 1924-25; salesman, First-Na-
tional and later Warner Bros. 1925-30, salesman, Columbia,
1931. Salesman, Warner Bros., Cincinnati Branch man-
ager, Indianapolis, since October, 1932. Transferred to
Cincinnati, July 20, 1934.
SHOCKLEY, MARIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHOEMAKER, ANN: Actress, b. New York City;
h. 5 feet 6 inches; blue eyes and blonde hair; e. Wash-
ington, D. C. and Woodstock. Va. ; m. Henry Stephenson,
professional. Attended Hickman Dramatic School in Wash-
ington, D. C. Appeared in vaudeville on Keith Circuit.
On stage many years. Appeared in "Ah, Wilderness" with
Will Rogers at the Hollywood Playhouse. On screen in
1933: "Chance at Heaven." Radio. In 1934: "Doctor
Monica," Warner. In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," "Alice
Adams," RKO; "The Woman in Red." First National;
"Stranded," Warner, In 1936: "Sins of Man," 20th
Century-Fox.
SHOLLY, HENRY L. II: Pen name, D. Mark Key.
Motion picture editor, Sunday Star, Wilmington, Del.; b.
LaFollette, Tenn., Sept. 9, 1911; p. Mr. and Mrs. Frank
P. H. Sholly; e. Wilmington. Del., Friends' School, La-
fayette College, Lehigh University. Issued typewritten
"newspapers" between .July 9, 1923, and 1930, principally
the Delmarvia Mirror. Wilmington, Del. Friend's School
press representative May, 1926-June, 1930. Associate edi-
tor Camp Munsee Mirror. Pike County, Pa., summer 1926;
editor, summer 1927. Reporter Altoona, Pa., Mirror, sum-
mer 192S. Was on the Lafayette. Easton, Pa., Sept. 1930-
June 1933. Was news editor from Sept. 1931 -Jan. 1932.
Became D. Mark Key in February. 1932. assistant man-
aging editor Sept. 1932-March 1933, "editorial associate"
April-June 1933. Initiated Pi Delta Epsilon, Lafayette,
June 3, 1933. Reporter, Lehigh University "Brown and
White," Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 1933-Jan. 1934. Joined
Wilmington, Del., Star as motion picture editor with issue
of Feb. 4, 1934. Later also radio, telegraph editor. In
1936-37: weekly 10-minute radio broadcast Saturday evening
on WDEL of The Star's "Parade of Youth" section.
SHOPE, HEDI: Actress, b. Zurich, Switzerland; m.
Frederic Hollander, composer and director. Appeared In
films and on stage In Central Europe. Came to Hollywood
with husband, appearing at Tingle-Tangle Theatre. Seen
on screen in 193.=) in "The Wedding Night," Goldwyn.
SHORE, VIOLA BROTHERS: Writer, r. n. Viola
Brothers Shore Braxton; b. New York City; b. 5 feet
6 inches; brunette hair and brown eyes; w. 150 pounds;
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p. Minnie Epstein and Abram Brothers, non-profeiilonalt;
e. Hunter high school and Normal college In New York
City; m. Henry Braxton, non-professional; hy. writing,
swimming and dancing. For the screen was dialogue
writer of "Dangerous Curves" and "Kibitzer" and wrote
the original story of "Lucky Boy" and "Hit of the
Show"; also "Broadway Fever," "No Limit," in 1930.
In 1933: collaborated on screen play, "Men Are Such
Fools," "Sailor Be Good." RKO-Radio. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play, "Walking On Air," "Smartest
Girl in Town," RKO-Radio.
SHORES, LYNN: Director. Binghamton. N. Y., 1893.
Entered pictures as assistant to production manager of
Selzniek Studios, Fort Lee, N. J. ; became assistant t<.
Alan Crosland and remained with him for six years,
working at the Cosmopolitan and Paramount-Lasky studios
in the East; started directing for FBO in 1927 In Holly-
wood; became freelance In 1928-29; next under contract
to RKO. In 1936: dialogue director, "Special Investi-
gator," RKO-Radio; "The Glory Trail," "Rebellion,"
Crescent. In 1937: directed "Woman in Distress,"
Columbia.
SHORT, BESA: Program builder and short subject
booker. Interstate Amusement Company; b. Bartlett. Texas.
Aug. 12, 1902; p. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Belk; e. Bryan
High School, Dallas, Texas; m. Paul Short. First ex-
ecutive secretary Little Theatre of Dallas, and one of Its
six original organizers. Started as press agent for Publlx
Theatres, public relations counsel, contact with women's
clubs, and advance agent. With Publlx Theatres in
South for more than seven years, then same capacity for
Interstate, the former Publlx Theatres in the Southwest,
until March. 1934, when appointed to present position.
SHORT, DON HOWARD: Dramatic critic, Tribune, San
Diego. Cal. ; b. Baxter Springs. Kan., 1871; p. Mr. and
Mrs. L. A. Short; e. high school at Joplin, Mo.; married,
has one daughter. Forty-four years on Joplin Mining
News, Joplin News Herald, Los Angeles Examiner, San
Diego Union and Tribune.
SHORT, DOROTHY: Actress. b. Philadelphia, Pa.,
June 29, 1915; h. 5 feet, 2 Inches; Copper-colored hair
and brown eyes; w. 110 pounds; p. H. V. Short, head
of the West Electric Hair Curler Corporation of Philadel-
phia; e. Public and dramatic schools in Philadelphia and
New York. She began her professional career on the New
York stage. She was brought to Hollywood by MGM
after a screen test, and made her initial film appearance
in "Meet the Baron " Also in "Hollywood Party."
"City Limits." In 1935: "The Call of the Savage,"
Universal serial.
SHORT, GERTRUDE: Actress, b. Cincinnati. Ohio.
April 6, 1902; h. 5 feet 3 inches; blond hair and blue
eyes; w. 103 pounds; p. Stella Antrim and Lewis Short;
e. private tutor; m. Scott Pembroke, professional; hy.
aviation, tennis and swimming. Stage experience con-
sists of five years In vaudeville; in Morosco productions;
in "A Man's World," and in Alcazar stock. 1918. On
the screen she has appeared In "Rent Free." "Gold
Diggers," "Beggar on Horseback," "The Show," "Adam
and Evil," "Tillie the Toiler," "Trial Marriage" and
"The Telephone Girl" series. In 1933: "The Girl in
419," Paramount; "Son of Kong." RKO. In 19:14; "Love
Birds." Universal: "The Key." Warner: "Helldorado"
Fox. In 1935: "Woman Wanted," MGM. In 1937: "Park
Avenue Logger," RKO-Radio.
SHORT, LEW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Music. In 1935: "The
SHOSTAKOVITCH, DMITRI:
Youth of Maxim," Lenfilm.
SHOTTER, CONSTANCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHOTTER, WINIFRED: b. London, Nov. 5. 1904; h. 5
feet 5 inches; blond hair; married; e. Maidenhead. Eng-
land. On stage since 1918: member. Aldwych Theatre
team: lead In many Tom Walls-Ralph Lynn farces; In-
terpreted same roles on the screen. Pictures: "Rookery
Nook" (19301. 1!. & D. : "One Embarrassing Night"
(1930), MGM release. In 1931: "The Chance of a
Night Time," "Mischief," "A Night Like This," B. &
D. In 1932: "Jack's the Boy," Gainsborough, and "The
Love Contract," B. & D. Under contract to B. & D.
In 1933: "Just My Luck," British and Dominions; "Night
and Day." Gaumont-Hritish. "Summer Lightning." "Up
to the Neck." "Night of the Garter," "Sorrell and Son,"
1933. British and Dominion.
In 1937: appeared in
SHOULDER, ALEX: Actor.
"The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
SHOUP, HOWARD: Gown designer. In 1937: "Beady,
Willing and Able," "Her Husband's Secretary," WB.
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SHOURDS, SHERRY: Assistant director. b. Pliila
delphia, March 15, iau6; e. Los Angeles Polytechnic high
school, h. 5 feet 10 inches; w. 135 pounds; brown hair
and gray-green eyes; hy. sail-boating and riding. Assistant
director of "Green Pastures." "Captain Blond." "A Mid-
summer Night's Dream," "Front Page Woman," "Dames,"
"Wonderbar," "Cynara," "Street Scene," "The Greeks
Had a Word for It," "Arrowsmith," "The Taming of
the Shrew," "Coquette," "The Man in the Iron Mask,"
"The Srtanger's Return ' "Paris Bound." "(Jive Me Your
Heart " "Stolen Holiday," "Little Big Shot," "A
Perfect Week-Knd," "Mavbe It's I.K)ve," "St. Louis
Kid," WB.
SHRADER, GENEVIEVE: (See I'JSH-:;: Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHRECK, JAY M.: b. York. Neb.. Jan. 6. 1893: p.
George W. and Laura Alice Shreck: e. grade and high
schools at York, York college and Northwestern uni-
versity; m. Isabel Brown, January 12. 1918. In the
theatre since 1909 — in the box office, backstage and in
part3 with the Grace Barrow-Howard Players. News-
paper experience includes telegraph editor and city desk
on "Omaha Daily," general assignments on the old
"Chicago Examiner" and the "Chicago Tribune" and
desk editor with Associated Press. Served year and a
half as trade paper publicity representative for Para-
mount under the supervision of Charles E. McCarthy
Joined the editorial staff of the old Exhibitors Herald
in January, 1920. Resigned in 1931. Trade paper and
publicity work in Hollywood. Member of Phi Kappa Psi,
college fraternity.
SHUBERT, EDDIE: Actor, b. July 11, 1898, in Jlil-
waukee. e. St. Josephat's School and Milwaukee South
Side high school, h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 175 pounds; red
hair. hy. golf. On Broadway appeared in the Greenwich
Village Follies. "Broadway Nights" and a revival of the
"Passing Shows." Went into vaudeville as "Eddie Shu-
bert & Co." and later as "Shubert and March." Pictures
include: "Six Day Bike Rider." "A Perfect Week-
end." "Murder in the Clouds," "Vacation Days." "Black
Fury," "While the Patient Slept." "Gypsy Sweetheart/'
"Get Rich Quick," "The Goose and the Gander," "Alibi
Ike," "Don't Bet on Blondes," "The Lonesome Trailer."
"The Pay Off." "Song of the Saddle." "Road Gang."
"Man Hunt." "Romance in the Air," "The Law in Her
Hands," "The Case of the Velvet Claws." WB.
SHUBERT. NANCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHUBNAYA, A.: Actress. In 1935: "Sunny Youth,"
llkrainfllm.
SHU FORD, ANDY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
SHUFORD, STANLEY: Vice-president, Blow Company.
Inc., advertising agency, b. Hagerstown, Md., September 4,
1899; married; e. Trinity School, Columbia University,
New York. Previously with International Magazine
Company and various advertising agencies. Seven years
with First National and Warner Brothers.
SHUGART, RALPH: Sound technician. Republic Pic-
tures. In 1934: "Jane Eyre," "Lawless Frontier," Re-
public. In 1935; "Cheers of the Crowd." Republic. In
1937: "When's Your Birthday?", RKO-Radio.
SHU LIZ, E. PAT.: Sound department. Columbia,
Hollywood. Cal. : b. Oklahoma, 1908; e. A. B. and B. S.
in Electrical Engineering, University of Oklahoma: mar-
ried. Engineering, Radio Corporation of America. 1929-30.
Engineering, RCA Photophone. Inc., RCA Victor Com-
pany. Inc., and RCA Manufacturing Company. Inc .
1930-36. Columbia Pictures Corp.. 193(:-37.
SHULTZ, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHUMATE, HAROLD: Writer, b. Austin, Texas, Sept-
ember, 7. 1893; e. Washington University. St. Louis. Mo.
Started his literary career by editing school paper, wrote
short stories and then worked on newspaper. Sold his first
motion picture story, "Fighting Back," to old Triangle
company; wrote originals for Thomas H. Ince: has written
stories for Paramount, MOM, Fox, Universal, First Na-
tional and Columbia: at one time was associate producer
for Sam Saxe with Gotham ; supervised the making of
fifteen pictures for Asher. Small and Rogers. In 1930:
story and screen play "Love Xrader," Tiffany. His latest
connection before signing with RKO-Pathe was with
Columbia, for whom he wrote "Mutiny" and adapted
"Virtue's Bed"; his first assignment for RKO-Pathe
was an original story for Bill Boyd; 1931: Columbia.
Pathe, Universal, Columbia again; editor western and
action productions for Columbia; six origlna»; scripts and
dialogue for Buck Jones; several magazine storieti. In
1932: "Rldin' for Justice," "High Speed," "Sruth of
the Rio Grande," Columbia; "Wild Horse Mesa,' Para-
mount; "Scarlet River," Radio. In 1933: "Cross Fire,"
collaborated on screen play, "Son of the Border," Radio;
"Heritage of the Desert," "Man of the Forest," Para-
mount. In 1934: story and screen play of "One Is Guilty,"
"Voice in the Night," "The Crime of Helen Stanley,"
"A Man's Game," "Beyond the Law," "Girl in Danger."
"Against the Law." "White Lies." "The Westerner."
"The Square Shooter," "Behind the Evidence" and five
Minute Mysteries, "Hell Rent for Love," Columbia. In
1935: "Dangerous Intrigue," "Superspeed," "After the
Dance," Columbia. In 193H: story and screen play "Hell-
Ship Morgan," "End of the Trail." "Killer at Large,"
"Panic On the Air," "Pride of the Marines," Columbia;
"Crash Donovan," U, In 1937: story "Counterfeit Lady,"
"Parole Backet," "Professional Juror," "American
Legion"; original and screen play, "Right Guy," "Taxi-
War," Columbia.
SHUMOW, HARRY J.: Resident manager. Omaha
branch. MGM; b. Milwaukee. Wis., June 24. 1895: i.
mother; e. nigh school graduate; married. Was book-
keeper, cashier, meat salesman, and in hide and fur busi-
ness. In motion picture industry, salesman for Mutual
Picture Company; office manager, city salesman. Robertson-
Cole Company; manager. Select Pictures Company; assist-
ant manager, city salesman. Film Booking Offices; manager.
Pathe Pictures; began as salesman, advanced to resident
manager. MGM.
SHUMWAY. LEE: Actor, b. Salt Lake City. Utah.
1884: h. 6 feet; w. 180 pounds; e. University of Salt
Lake. Taught dramatics. Stage career: stock and
dramatic. Screen career includes: "South Sea Love,"
"Beyond London's Lights," "Great Train Bobbery,"
FBO; "His Foreign Wife," "America or Bust" (1930),
Pathe, Checker Comedy; "Outlaws of the Red River,"
"Lone Star Ranger" (1930), Fox; "Let It Rain," Para-
mount; "The House of Scandal," Tiffany; played Crandall
in "Queen of the Night Clubs," Warner Bros. ; Sid
Durham in "The Night Parade," RKO; coach in "So
This Is College," MGM; Kramer in "Show Girl in
Hollywood" (1930), "Sweet Mama" (1930), First Na-
tional. In 1935: "The Mysterious Mr. Wong," Monogram;
"Hard Rock Harrigan." Fox; "Outlawed Guns." Uni-
versal; "Frisco Waterfront," Republic. In 1936: "Preview
Murder Mystery," Paramount.
SHUMWAY, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHUNN, IRIS: Actress. In 1935: "George White's
1935 Scandals." Fox.
SHU RE, JOSEPH: Circuit City Manager. Started ai
independent exhibitor In Kansas City In 1919. Becam*
radio jobber; in 1925 joined Orpheum Circuit in Chicago
After six years was transferred to Dallas. After RKO
Southern Corp. was turned back to Karl Hoblitzelle he
returned to RKO three years ago, serving for time in New
York office, then to Albany.
SHURLOCK, GEOFFREY: Production Code Staff.
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America,
Inc.; b. Liverpool, England; e. private schools in Cali-
fornia; married.
SHURMAN, SAM: Branch Manager, MGM, Milwaukee,
Wis.; b. Elgin, 111.. Dec. 11, 1892; married and has two
children; hy. contract bridge, handball. Formerly oper-
ated theatres in Moberly, Mo. and in West Frankfort.
111., three years as head booker for General Film in St.
Louis, manager In Memphis for Unicorn, manager in St.
Louis for Fox, and salesman for Warner. With MGM
14 years, and its predecessor, Goldwyn. Milwaukee man-
ager since July, 1920. Secretary-treasurer, Film Board of
Trade.
SHUSHKINA: Actress. In 1935: "The ScoundreL"
I'aramount.
SHUTAN. HARIRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SHUTE, GEORGE: Feature editor. Television News
Service of America, b. Portsmouth. N. H., Nov. 26, 1904;
e. Columbia University, Brooklyn Tejjinical High School,
Public School 30; married. Reporter, Brooklyn Standard-
Union; Washington Daily News; New York Enquirer;
Port Washington, L. I., News. Theatre manager, Centur>'
Circuit. Publicity man. New Era Films. Was with
Motion Picture News, later with Motion Picture Herald,
then King Features Syndicate, columnist "Real .Screen
Fun." Was on staff "Easy Money." Helped organize
Interstate News Service.
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SHUTTA, ETHEL: Actress. Stage experience dates from
earliest childhood. At 3 she was semi-professional com-
peting In cakewalks, and at 4 was playing child parts in
stock. Played Little Eva in "Uncle Toms Cabin. and
in 'The Fatal Wedding" when 8 years old. Also ap-
peared In "The Celebrated Case," "Blp Van Winkle
and "The Gambler's Child." In more recent years has
appeared In "Passing Show of 1922." "Topics of 1923, _
"Marjorie." "Louie the 14th," "Follies" and Whoopee
with Eddie Cantor. On screen: role of Mary Custer In
screen version of "Whoopee" with Eddie Cantor for
United Artists.
SHUTTA, JACK: Actor. In 1935; "False Pretenses,"
Chesterfleld.
SHY, GUS: Director, actor, b. Buftalo, N. Y. : h. 5 ft.
(i% in.; w. IfiO pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; e. Buffalo
grammar and high schools. Vaudeville headllner for 10
vears. Appeared in the musical comedy, "New Moon.
Played in "Oood News," MGM; "A Lady's Morals' and
"New Moon." MOM. In 1933 appeared in Vltaphone
short product. In 1936: "The Captain's Kid," WB. In
ins« directed dialogue of "The Law in Her Hands."
"King of Hockey," WB. In 1937: "Once a Doctor," WB.
SHYER, MELVILLE: Director, b. Memphis. Tenn .
.Sept. 28, 1902; h. 5 feet. 6 inches: p. Charles and Hattie
Shyer: e. McCallie Preparatory School. University of
Chattano<jga ; hobbies include tennis, fishing. Was actor
stock comeany, Chattanooga. Directed "Sucker Money,"
"Road to Ruin," "The Woman Condemned" and "Murder
in a Museum," Willis Kent Production. Assistant
director. "Forgotten," "I Have Lived," "Dance. Girl.
Dance," "Murder on the Campus." "Twin Husbands,"
Chesterfield. Worked on over 75 features tor Chesterfield
and associate company. Invincible. In 1934: screen play
"The Man From Hell," Willis Kent. In 1935:
assistant director, "The World Accuses." "Circumstantial
Evidence," "The Girl Who Came Back." "False Pre;
tenses," Chesterfleld; assistant director, "Public Opinion,"
Invincible; film editor, "Death from a Distance." Chester-
fleld. In 1936: "Ring Around the Moon," "The Crimi-
nal Within." Chesterfleld; "Three of a Kind," "It
Couldn't Have Happened," Invincible.
SICHELMAN, JACK: Assistant sales manager, 20th
Century-Fox, New York City: b. N. Y. C, June 15.
1889; married; e. grammar school; Woods College, Head
of Bureau of Adjustment, Oreenhut & Co.. also Siegel-
Cooper Co., N. Y. C. Started as deposit clerk, 1918,
with Fox Film: then statistician; manager contract de-
partment. Named assistant general sales manager. Fox.
On .Ian. 2. 1935. became assistant foreign sales manager.
In 1936 succeeded William Sussman as assistant to .lohn
D. Clark, general sales manager and vice-president in
charge of distribution.
SICKNER. WILLIAM: Cameraman. In 1935: col-
laborated on "Outlawed Guns," Universal.
SIDERMAN. CONRAD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SIDNEY, GEORGE: Actor, r. n. Sammy Greenfield, b.
New York City. March 15, 1878: h. 5 feet 3 Inches: dark
brown hair and eyes; w. 190 pounds; p. Esther Blerch
and Nathan Greenfield: chief hobby still is in amusements.
Thirty years' stage experience, appearing in "Busy Issy,"
Recent pictures: "Around the Corner" (1930), Columbia;
"Caught Cheating." Tiffany; (1932) "Cohens and Kellys In
Hollywood," Universal (1933) "Cohens and Kellys In
Tiouble," Universal; "Rafter Romance," Radio. In 1935:
"Diamond .lim," Universal.
SIDNEY, LOUIS K.: In charge of radio station WHN.
MGM and Locw station. b. New York, 1S94: married
and has one son; li. 6 feet. 1 inch; black hair and brown
eyes; hy. fishing, golf, bridge. Started theatrical business
at N. Y. Hippodrome. Promoted to division manager.
Ix)ew's. then executive post in home ofBce. Has managed
theatres in many parts of U. S.
SIDNEY, SYLVIA: Actress. b. New Y'ork City,
Aug. .S. 1910. e. in public and boarding schools
in New Y'ork and at the Theatre Guild School; p.
Sigmund Sidney, dental surgeon; h. 5 feet 4 inches;
w. 104 pounds ; dark brown hair and blue eyes. Was on
stage in "The Squall," "Crime," "Mirrors." .loined
a stock ompany in Denver and played a fourteen weeks
engagement just before going to Hollywood. Made one
picture, "Thru Different Eyes," went to New York to
join the Rochester stock company under the direction of
George Cukor; then to New York City to play with
Robert Warwick in "Nice Women," "The Old Fashioned
Girl," "Crossroads," "Many a Slip" and then "Bad
Girl" with Paul Kelly. Signed Paramount contract. In
"City Streets": also was In No. 1051, "Five Minutes
from the Station." Vltaphone. (1931) "Ladles of the
Bis House." "Confessions of a Co-Ed," "An American
Tragedy," "The Miracle Man," "Merrily We Go to
Hell." "Madame Butterfly" for Paramount; (1933) "Pick
Up," "Jennie Gerhardt," Paramount; in 1934: "Good
Dame." "Thirty Day Princess." "Behold My Wife,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Accent on Youth," "Mary Burns.
Fugitive,' Paramount. In 1936: "The Trail of the Lone-
some Pine." Paramount; "Fury." MGM. In 1937: "A
Woman Alone," GB ; "You Only Live Once," UA.
SIEBER, MARIA: Actress. Daughter of Marlene
Dietrich. 1934: "The Scarlet Empress." Paramount.
SIEDENBURG, DR. FREDERIC: A director. Clergy-
man, educator and sociologist; b. Cincinnati. Ohio. Jan. 28.
1872; p. Frederic and Barbara (Kaelin) Siedenburg; e.
B.A., St. Xavier's College; M.A., St. Louis, attended
Innsbruck and Vienna. Executive dean. University of
Detroit. Director of Detroit Regional Labor Board. Mem-
ber. National Conference of Social Work. American Socio
logical Society, and others. Clubs: Detroit Athletic Club,
Wranglers, Torch Club. Home: University of Detroit,
Detroit, Mich. Was a director of Motion Picture Research
Council.
SI EG EL, AL: Music. In 1937: prepared arrangement
-or "When You're in Love," Columbia; vocal supervision
and collaborated on songs "Swing High, Swing Low,"
Paramount.
SIEGEL, BERNARD: Actor, b. Lemberg, Poland: h.
5 feet 8 inches: gray hair and brown eyes; w. 140
pounds; e. Lemberg, Poland. Screen work with Lubin,
Vitagraph, Fox, Universal, Arrow, Paramount, Stromberg,
PDC, United Artists. Pictures Include: "Drums of the
Desert," "Open Range," Paramount; "Ragtime," First
Division; "Ranger of the North," FBO; "Stand and
Deliver," Pathe; "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," MGM; "The
Younger Generation," Columbia; "The Far Call," Fox
"The Rescue," United Artists; "Phantom of the Opera,'
Universal. In 1935: "Shadow of Doubt," MGM.
SIEGEL, SOL C: Associate producer. In 1936: "Th'
Three Mesquiteers." "Bulldog Edition," Republic. I:
1937: "Paradise Express," Republic.
SIEGLER, ALLEN: Cameraman. In 1933: "The Whirl
wind," "Unknown Valley," Columbia; "Meet the Baron.'
MGM. In 1934: "Speed Wings," Columbia. In 1935
"Carnival," "Mills of the Gods," "Death Flies East,"
"Fugitive Lady," "Party Wire." "The Case of the Miss-
ing Man," Columbia. In 1936: "The Calling of Dan
Matthews." "You May Be Next." "Trapped By Tele-
vision," Columbia; "The Case of the Black Cat," WB.
In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady." Columbia.
SIEVIER, BRUCE: Author, dialogue writer and l.vric
writer. Director of board of Performing Right Society.
Chairman, British Authors and Composers Association,
b. Paris, Oct. 13. 1894; m. Enid Halsey; e. Uppingham.
Was journalist, mining engineer, aviator and soldier before
becoming an author. Wrote or doctored dialogue for fol-
lowing films: "Liebesmelodie." "Blossom Time." "Give
Her a Ring," "Dandy Dick," "Going Gay." "The Great
Defender." "Spring in the Air." "For Love of You."
"Radio Parade," and others. Hit songs: "You're Blase,"
"Speak to Me of Love." "For Love Alone." "Her Name
is Mary." "Under the Roofs of Paris," "Shannon River,"
"Love's Last Word is Spoken," "Lazyin'," "The Wedding
of the Three Blind Mice," "City of Song." "God Re-
members Ev'rything," "Dear England Mine." Film num-
bers: "Cabaret" in "First Mrs. Fraser" ; "My Gipsy
I^over" in "Gipsy Melody"; "Spring All the Year Round."
in "Rhythm in the Air"; "Speak to Me of Love" in
numerous films: Cafe Colette, and English lyrics of "Sous
les Toits de Paris." "Le Million." "City of Song."
"Where Is This Lady" and "Loebesmelodie" (English
version "Dreams Come True"). Also broadcasting.
SIGAIEFF: Cameraman. In 1935: collaborated on
photography of "Chapayev," Lenfllm.
SIGLER, M.: Composer. In 1935: collaborated on songs.
"Car of Dreams," "First a Girl," Gaumont-British. In
1936: collaborated on musical numbers, "When Knights
Were Bold," General Film Distributors (England). In
1937: collaborated on music and lyrics "This'll Make You
Whistle, " Wilcox.
SIKOWITT, MORTIMER D.: President. Guaranteed
Pictures.
SILCOCK. WILLIAM: President. Lake Geneva Delavan
Theatres. Inc.. Lake Geneva, Wis.; b. Lancashire. Eng-
land. Feb. 23, 1887; e. industrial engineer: married.
Worked as engineer, Nash Motor Company.
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SILENT, HAROLD C: Engineering Sunervisoi. Elec-
trical Kesearch Products, Inc. b. Los Angeles. Cal.. Sept.
26, isas; married: e. electrical engineer. Curnell Univer-
sity, 1921; department of Development and Kesearch.
American Telephone &. Telegraph Co., New York City.
Engineer with Electrical Kesearch Products, Inc.. Holly-
wood, Cal.
SILLCOX, LUISE: Secretary and Treasurer of the
Authors' League of America, Inc. b. New York City.
December 23, ISSy; p. Ana Ulmo and George Sillcox;
6. Barnard College, Columbia University. Silver Burdett
& Co., publishers, lUll-ia; assistant secretary of the
Authors' League of America. Inc.. 1913-25; secretary and
treasurer of the Authors' League of America, Inc., 1925-36
SILTON, EDDIE: President. Rebecca and Silton, Inc.;
b. Chicago, Jll., Oct. 7, 1892; e. public school and two
years law. Artillery lieutenant, U. S. Army 4 years.
With Morris Gest, stage manager, actor, concert violinist.
Managed Leo Beban's tour, "Sign of Hose." General
field manager for Pioneer Film Corp. Made pictures for
Associated Exhibitors. Pathe release. Entered In Hnanclng
independent productions in conjunction with Kebecca and
Silton Inc., New York. Interest in George Hirliman
Productions.
SILVA, PETRA: Actor. In 1936: "The Arizona
Raiders," Paramount.
SILVER, BERT C. E.: Exhibitor, Silver Theatre Co.,
Inc., Greenville. Mich.; b. Fowler, St. Lawrence County,
New Y'ork, December 9. 1860; p. Dick and Eliza Silver;
e. New York, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan; has six children,
Mrs. Silver died, 1933. Silver Family Concert Company
organized in 1866 in state of New York. Traveled all
tlirough East and Middlewest; parents and self. Proprietor
"Silver Family Circus," also Silver Family Concert Com-
pany and Swiss Bell Ringers. Took shows off the road in
1918. With three of children, spent one season on Chicago
Ljceum Course, own band and orchestra; all vaudeville
performers. Made Greenville home; opened theatre about
20 years ago. to make employment for family in Winter.
Put circus out on road every season until 1918. Built New
Silver Theatre, 1935-36.
SILVER. JACK: Actor. In 1935: "She Gets Her
Man." Universal.
SILVER, JOHN: Cameraman. In 1935: "Two Hearts
in Harmony," Time Prod. -Associated British.
SILVER, MARCEL G.: Writer an.l Director, b. Bor-
deaux, France, October 4. 1891; e. Lycee Pansen de Sailly,
Paris. Writer of .ihort novels and poems. Was the co-
founder of Le Theatre en Liberie In Paris, France
Worked as a newspaper motion picture critic, and later
joined Fox Movietone as cutter. Entered production in
1921. and made a Movietone of Raquel Meller for Fox
in 1926. Directed In 1929 the following productions:
"Gypsy Romance." "Fox Movietone Follies" and "Mar-
ried in Hollywood." In 1934: collaborated on "Hell in
the Heavens," "Marie Galante," Fox.
SILVER, MILTON: Advertising manager. Born in New
York ; educated at DeWitt Clinton high school of New York.
Started business career with The American Magazine;
United States Army during the World War; co-editor.
Who's Who on the Screen, and The Little Movie Mirror;
managing editor of Movie Weekly, Macfadden Publishing
Company; formerly advertising manager Universal Pictures;
co-author of the Broadway stage production "The Mystery
Ship." In 1932 special assignment "Bring 'Em Back
Alive." 1932. director advertising publicity, Warner
Theatre. Pittsburgh. Now advertising manager and trailer
editor. National Screen Service.
SILVER. MCE: New York state district manager of
Warner Bros. Theatres. Started 1915 with Moe Mark
interests in New England as bookkeeper. General manager
New England Theatres, 1927. In 1927 became general
manager of the Stanley-Mark-Strand Corporation with
holdings in New York State and New England. When
company merged with Stanley Company of America, became
general manager of Stanley Company of America. When
Warners acquired Stanley Co. of America, was assistant
to Spyros Skouras. who was then general manager of
Warner Circuit. Pacific Coast Theatres Expansion, and
general manager Warner Bros. Pacific Coast Theatres.
1929. In 1932, assistant manager in New York to .Toseph
Bernhard. now general manager Warner Bros. Ciicnit.
With decentralization plan, took over New Y'ork State
Theatre Division. Warner Bros. Theatres, with head-
quarters in Albany, N. Y.
SILVER, SAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SILVERA, DARRELL: Set dressing. In 1936: "The
Lady Consents," "The Ex-Mrs. Bradford," "Mary of
Scotland," "Walking on Air," "Swing Time," "Smartest
Girl in Town," 'The Plot Thickens," "The Girl from
Paris," BKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough and the
Stars," "Sea Devils," "Michael Strogoff," RKO-Radio.
SILVERMAN, HA,RRY: Operator. Crescent -Tarzan-
Pictures, 7051^ West Grand Avenue, Oklahoma City, Okla.
b. Kansas City, Mo., 1888; e. college; married. Dis-
tributor, Majestic Pictures, Kansas City. Mo., Dallas,
Texas, and Oklahoma City, Okla. In Oklahoma City
since November. 1933. Operates Crescent-Tarzan-Pictures
Company, distributors for Majestic. Amity, Spectrum and
Burroughs-Tarzan Pictures.
SILVERMAN, MANNING: 627 North Sixth Street.
Milwaukee. Wis., operating Murray Fun Park. Milwaukee.
Cameo, Kenosha, Wis. b. Chicago. 111.. July 19. 1898-
married. Film salesman. Started In at fifteen years old
checking "Cabiria." Started selling film at sixteen and
continued fifteen years. Has owned and operated theatres
seven years.
SILVERMAN, SID: Editor and publisher. Variety.
SILVERS, LOUIS: In 1933 conducted orchestra in
"Stage Mother," MGM. In 1934: musical director for
"Sisters Under the Skin." music for "One Nieht of
Love," Columbia. In 1936: musical direction, "Profes-
sional Soldier." "The Prisoner of Shark Island." "A
Message to Garcia." "Captain January," "Under Two
Flags," "Half Angel." "Sins of Man," "Private Num-
ber," "The Road to Glory," "The Poor Little Rich Girl,"
"To Mary — With Love. " "Sing. Baby, Sing." "Ladies
in Love." "Dimples." "Lloyds of London," "One in a
Million." "Stowaway." 20th Cent. -Fox.
SILVERS, SID: Actor and Song Writer, b. Brooklyn
N. Y., January 1, 1904; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; w. 134
pounds; m. Buena Solomon in 1928. With Phil Baker
on the stage as his "stooge" for seven years, and with
Baker wrote many song hits. In 1930: collaborated on
"Oh Sailor Behave," Warner; "Follow the Leader." Para-
mount. Under contract to Fox as comedian and writer
and in 1933 appeared in "My Weakness." In 1934:
"Bottoms Up," in which he appeared and collaborated on
story and screen play; collaborated on "Kentucky Kernels."
RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on screen play, and
appeared in "Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM. In 19,36:
collaborated on music "Walking on Air." RKO-Radio;
collaborated on screen play and story and appeared in
"Born to Dance," MGM.
SILVERSTEIN, DAVID: Writer, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Jan. 13. 1896 In 1933 collaborated on story and screen
play. "Devil's Mate." Monogram. In 1934: collaborated
on screen play and songs of "Manhattan Love Song.'
"King Kelly of the U. S. A.," Monogram; co-author of
screen play of "The Scarlet Letter," "Unknown Blonde."
Majestic. In 1935: collaborated on screen play. "Woman
Wanted." MGM: collaborated on screen play, "Streamline
Express." Mascot. In 1936: wrote story which was the
basis of "Ticket to Paradise." Republic; collaborated on
"The Harvester." "Dancing Feet." Republic; collaborated
on screen play "Fifteen Maiden Lane." 20th Century-Fox.
SILVERSTONE, MAURICE: ManaKing Director, United
Artists Corp.. Ltd. e. New Y'ork University, LL.B. For-
merly on the New York district attorney's staff, entered
industry in 1918 and became general manager of Cosmo-
politan Productions. Subsequently represented United
.\rtists in Central America. Australasia and other countries
and for some years has been managing director in London.
SILVEY, BEN: Assistant Director. In 1933: "Voltaire."
Warner. In 1934: "The House of Rothschild." "The
Last Gentleman," United Artists-20th Century. In 1935:
"Olive of India," "Cardinal Richelieu." UA-20th Century.
In 1936: "It Had to Happen," 20th Century-Fox; "Thanks
a Million," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Under Two
Flags," 20th Century-Fox.
SiLVIE, EVELYN: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SIM. ALASTAIR: Actor. In 1935: pictures include:
"The Private Secretary," "A Fire Has Been Arranged."
Twickenham; "Wedding Group." "Troubled Waters." Fox
British. In 1936: "Keep Y'our Seats Please," ATP; "The
Man in tlie Mirror," "She Got What She Wanted."
Hagen ; "Strange Experiment," Fox British; "Widow's
Island," Franco-London; "My Partner, Mr. Davis,"
Oxford. In 1937: "Melody and Romance," British Lion.
SIMA. OSKAR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SI MACE K. E.: Producer. In 1936: collaborated on
production of "Janosik," French Motion Picture Corp.
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SIMMONDS, LESLIE: ^roducer^ lu l»ati: eullabuialed
on production of •'Border Caballero," "Aces and Eights,"
"Ghost I'atrol." Puritan.
SIMMONDS, ROY: I'uhlleity Director, b, 1S8S. Kdin-
L)urt,'h, Scotland. Fonneny a juurnalist, spent several
years in India and nas btxn connected »itn various
Knglish journals. VSas assistant adveriisina and pub-
licity manager of a big BriHsii catering company tor fiv
years, and in lyJU joined Kox l''iim Co . Ltd.. Londoi.
as director of publicity.
SIMMONS, ALICE: Exhibitor, Lyric Theatre. Jeffer-
son. Texas; b. Hughes Springs, Texas, lUay 2 J. lau'J : p.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Simmons; e. Hughes Springs High
School. Manager of theatre since November, 1930, after
death of father, who had been in theatre business 26 years.
SIMMONS, ARNOLD J.: Exhibitor, Lamars Plaza
Theatre. Lamar, Mo.; b. Lexington, Mo., i'eb. 2S, ISUa;
p. Clias. A. and Artie M. Simmons; e. high school: mar-
ried. Was with legitimate theatre, tent shows, circus.
Started with Pathe shortly after the War. Stayed three
years, then to Paramount for seven and a lialf years.
Went to Warner for two years, then in theatre business
for himself.
SIMMONS, DANNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SIMONS, FRANK H.: Exhibitor. b. Minneapolis,
March 20. 189U; h. 6 ft.; w. 175 lbs.; e. Stanford Univ.
and Univ. of Minnesota; m. Hilda Gemmer and has two
daughters. Was lawyer, aviator in war, publicity free-
lance, and theatre owner. Member of American Legion;
D.V.A.; Wampas; Spancs.
SIMMONS, GEORGIA: Actress. In 1937: "White
Bondage," WB.
SIMMONS, IRA H.: President, Stanley Distributing
Corp. ; started in the motion picture business on the-
atrical paper in 1908; press department of Buffalo Bill's
show and other roadshows; advertising department and
critic on theatrical papers; opened his own independent
exchange for eastern territory; became sales executive In
World Film Corporation; general manager for Kinetophone
Corporation, supervising production and distribution; or-
ganized a company to produce the first film starring Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon Castle, "The Whirl of Life," and
Walker Whiteside in "The Melting Pot"; roadsliowed
special productions; produced pictures for the independent
market; supervised production of independent pictures;
sales executive with national organizations. Keslgned
as general sales manager of Fitz-Patrick Pictures, Inc.,
on April 23, 1931. Became sales manager of Talking
Picture Epics. Started own company, Stanley Dis-
tributing Corp., July, 1932. Producers representative on
the West Coast.
SIMMONS, MICHAEL L.: b. New York City; e. gradu-
ate of Columbia University (school of journalism). Served a
number of years as reporter on newspapers; became man-
aging editor of Exhibitors Daily Review; then motion
picture editor of the Morning Telegraph. Spent a year
abroad studying film conditions (19'2j-1926) during which
time he served as exploitation director for Universal In
London. Now a screen author and scenarist in Holly-
wood. Author of "The Bowery." "Scandal In Paris."
"Jim Burke's Boy." "The Second Mrs. Tudor." "The
Sound and the Fury." "First Aid," "The Scoop."
"The Collins' Mystery," "Eve's Leaves," "High Speed,"
"Honor of the Press." "Awakening of Jim Burke." In
1936: "Girl of the Ozarks," Paramount. Is a former
president of the AMPA.
Vocal interpreter. In 1936:
SIMMONS, ROBERT:
Vitaphone short product.
SIMMONS. STANLEY: Producers representative, b.
New York City; h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 150 pounds: liy. athletics: e DeWitt Clinton
high school President. Independent Film nistriliutine
Co.. Los Angeles, Cal. Now producers representative.
SIMON, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
MARCA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Actor. In 1936: "Le Bonheur."
SIMON
Almanac.)
SIMON. MICHEL:
Franco American.
SIMON, SIMONE: Actress, b. April 23, 1914, Mar-
seilles. France; brown hair and blue eyes; h. 5 ft. 3 in.;
w. 114 lb?. Played in many films in Europe, among them
"Les Beaux Jours" and "Lac aux Dames." On stage
in "Toi Cest Moi." and others. In 1936: "Girl's Dormi-
tory," "Ladies In Love." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"Seventh Heaven," 20th Cent. -Fox.
SIMON, S. SYLVAN: Director, Universal, b. Chicago,
March 9, 1910; h. 6 ft. Vi in.; w. 18:' lbs.; e. Univ. ol
Michigan, Columbia Univ. ; m. Harriet Burke. Director
of dramatics, Univ. of Michigan, l'J2S-32. Associate
director of broadcasting, WOit, Detroit, 1932. Stage
director of Neighborhood Playhouse 1933, "The Dybhuk, '
"Girls in Uniform." "Lysisirata." General manager of
"Sweet -Moes," 1935, and others. Talent and test direc-
lor lur WB, ia3,')-36.
SI MONO V. NIKOLAI: Actor. In 1935; "Chapayev,"
LiMilm.
SIMPSON, ALLAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SIMPSON, HELEN: Writer. In 1937: collaborated on
dialogue "A Woman Alone," GB.
SIMPSON, IVAN: Actor, b. Glasgow, Scotland, In 1870.
First stage appearance in ".Madame Sans Gene." Came
to Unitea States in 1905 and was under contract to
Charles Frohman for three years, later appearing in Wln-
tlirop Ames' productions. First screen appearance In
1910 with John Barrymore In "The Dictator" for Famous
Players-Lasky. Also appeared in "Out of the Drifts."
"The Man Who Played God," "Lovers in Quarantine"
and "A Kiss for Cinderella." In 1930 was in "Way of
Ail Men," First National; "Manslaughter," 'The Sea
God," Paramount; "Inside the Lines," Radio Pictures;
"The Green Goddess," "Old English," Warner Bros.;
(1933) "The Monkey's Paw," "Past of Mary Holmes,"
Kadio; "Midnight Mary," MGM; "Voltaire," Warner:
"Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," Fox. In 1934: "Man of
Two Worlds," RKO; "The Mystery of Mr. X.." MG4t;
"The House of Rothschild," United Artists-20th Century,
li 1935: "David Copperfield," "Shadow of Doubt," "Mark
of the Vampire, " "Mutiny on the Bounty." "The Bishop
Misbehaves," MGM; "Captain Blood," FN. In 1936:
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Trouble For Two. "
MGM; "Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Maid
of Salem." Paramount.
SIMPSON, PEGGY: Actress.
•Nine Steps." Gaumont-British.
"Where There's a Will," GB.
In 1935: "The Thirty-
In 1936: appeared In
SIMPSON. REGINALD:
2Uth Cent. -Fox.
Actor. In 1936: "Pepper."
SIMPSON, ROBERT L. : Film editor. In 1935: "The
Gay Deception," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Big Brown
Eyes," "Palm Springs." "Spendthrift," Paramount; "Fol-
low Y'our Heart." "The President's Mystery," Republic;
"One in a Million." WB.
SIMPSON, RONALD: Actor. In 1936: "Calling the
Tune," ABP; "The Song of Freedom," British Lion.
SIMPSON, RUSSELL: Actor, b. San Francisco, CaL,
June 17, 1880; h. 6 feet 1 inch; auburn hair and blue
eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Alice and William Simpson,
non -professionals; e. graduate of grammar school, and
received his stage training in stock in San Francisco and
Seattle; m. Gertrude Alter, formerly a singer; hy. carv-
ing and working In wood and iron. On the stage he
appeared In the road shows of "Quincy Adams Sawyer,"
"York State Folks" and "Right of Sword"; also with
Henry Savage In "The College Widow"; In David
Belasco's "The Girl of the Golden West" and "What's
Wrong"; and with Klaw & Erlanger's "The Count of
Luxembourg." Early screen appearances In "The Bar-
rier," Lubln production; "Tates Boomerang," World
Film; "Blue Jeans," Metro production; "The Brand,"
"Beauty Pulls the Strings" and "Godless Men," Goldwyn
productions; "The Virginian," B. P. Schulberg produc-
tion; "The Girl of the Golden West." Edwin Carewc:
"Annie Laurie" and "Trail of '98," MGM; and In
Tiffany-Stahl's "Wild Geese." Appeared In 1929 In "In-
nocents of Paris," "Noisy Neighbors." Pathe; "My Lady's
Past." Tlffany-Stahl; "Kid's Clever," Universal; "The
Sap," Warner Bros.; In 1930 In "Lone Star Ranger,"
Fox; "Abraham Lincoln," United Artists; "Barber John's
Boy," W'arner Bros. In 1934: "Three on a Honeymoon."
"Carolina," "The Frontier Marshal." "Ever Since Eve."
Fox; "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," Monogram. In 1935: "West
of the Pecos." Radio; "Motive for Revenge," Majestic;
"The Hoosler Srhoolmaster." Monogram; "Way Down
East," "Paddy O'Day." 20th Ccnturv-Fox. In 1936'
"Man Hunt." Warner; "The Harvester." Republic; "Girl
of the Ozarks." Paramount; "The Crime of Dr. Forbes."
"Ramona." 20th Cent. -Fox; "San Francisco," MGM. In
1937: "Green Light," WB; "That I May Live," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
SIMPSON. SIDNEY R.: Branch Manager; b. Bryan,
Texas, Nov. 16, 1897; p. Mrs. Leona Simpson: e. high
school, academy, and partial college course: married.
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Managing theatres six years: salesman. Branch managei
three years; Paramount branch manager at Oklahoma Uity.
SIMPSON-FRASER, HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
SINCLAIR, ARTHUR: Actor, b. Aug. 3, 1883. Dublin
Ireland; e. Marlborough Street Training College. Dublin;
m Marie O'Neill, professional. First appeared on the
stage at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 1904; first New
York appearance, 1911. Has played many roles and is
especially remembered for his "Captain" Jack Boyle at
OCasey's "Juno and the Paycock." In. 19?i= ^",V
Boy." "Evensong," GB. In 1935: "Peg of Old Drury,
U & D.
SINCLAIR, BARRY: Actor. Born in London, England.
January 15, 1911; h. 6 feet 1 inch; w. 154 pounds;
dark brown hair, grey eyes; chief hobljy is walking; p.
non-professional, e. Halstead Grammar School and St.
Paul's Abandoned advertising for stage in 1926-27. Three
years repertory at Bristol. First leading part in "Mag-
nolia Street." 1934. Films include: "Tell England,'
(BIP) ; 'Student's Komance" (BIP). In 1937: "The
Tenth .Man." BIP.
SINCLAIR. BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnian;u-. i
SINCLAIR. DIANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmaiiac. I
SINCLAIR, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SINCLAIR, HUGH: Actor. b. London; e. Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art; m. Valerie Taylor and has one
son; h. 6 ft. 2 in.; brown hair and blue eyes. In 1935:
"Escape Me Never," B & D. In 1936: "The Marriage
of Corbal." General Film. In 1937: "Strangers on
Honeymoon," GB.
SINCLAIR, JOHN W.: Writer. In 1933: collaborated
on "Here Comes Cookie." "Man on the Flying Trapeze,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on "It's a Gift."
Paramount.
SINCLAIR. LOUIS: Theatre editor. Enquirer-News,
Battle Creek. Mich.; b. Detroit, Jan. 31. 1908: e. Notre
Dame and University of Michigan: has one child. On
newspapers eight years, most of time spent on Enquirer-
News.
SINDLINGER, ALBERT E.: Promotion director.
March of Time. b. Tuscarawas, Ohio. June 13. 1907; e.
Ohio University; married and has three children: hy.
radio operating. Began at age of 14 showing weekly
Pictures in local high school auditorium. Sold tickets
and ran machines. Worked way through Ohio University
doing publicity for theatres and staging school productions.
During summer acted in Redpath Chautaqua plays on
tour. Played stock. Past five years managed Warner,
Loew theatres, and others. Won five national exploitation
contests in 1935. Quigley Silver Award winner. May.
1935.
SINELNIKOVA, M.:
Amkino.
SINGER, JOHN: Actor. In 1934: "My Heart Is Call-
ing," GB. In 1935: "Dandy Dick." BIP.
SINGER. WILLIAM A.: Manager, Brandeis Theatre,
Omaha, Mort H. Singer Circuit: b. Oconomowoc. Wis.;
58 years ago. p. Bernard and Sarah Singer; e. Ocono-
mowoc and Milwaukee public schools. Started as usher,
later becoming manager of the Alhambra Theatre
(legitimate house). Jlllwaukee. of the old Stair-Havlin
circuit. Managed burlesque houses, Minneapolis. St. Paul
and Chicago. Managed musical comedy shows in l,a Salle
and Princess theatres, Chicago. Managed State-Lake
Theatre in Chicago before going to Omaha to take over
the Brandeis. Brother of Mort H. Singer, president of
theatre circuit under same name.
SINGERMAN. BERTA: Actress. b. Buenos Aires.
Argentine; e. Liceo de Senoritas, Biblioteca del Consejo
Nacional de Mujeres, Buenos Aires. At eight read the
great Spanish poets. At nine appeared on the stage with
Maurice Moscovich. At 16, gave first professional "poetry
audition" at the Teatro Albeniz. Montevideo. Uruguay.
Before age of 17 was made Professor of Castillian Lit-
erature. Toured the world In Spanish poetry readings.
At Salamanca. Spain, at quarter-century celebration of
Fra Luis de Leon, was Invited to read his poetry. Joined
Fox.
SINGERMAN, SYDNEY: Manager of Program De-
partment. Universal Pictures; b. Manchester, England.
Player. In 1936: "Gypsies,"
April 24. 1896. Came to America In 1915 and entere.i
the service of Universal, Was with Universal for seven
years In various capacities until appointed to his present
position as manager of the program department and as-
sistant western sales manager. Universal.
SINGLETON,
Almanac.)
JACK:
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SINGLEY, ARTHUR W.: Sound Engineer. In 1934
Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen," Paramount. In 1934.
"Private Scandal." "Here Comes the Groom," "Elmer and
Elsie," Paramount. In 1935: "Car 99," "People Will
Talk," "The Last Outpost," "Ship Cafe," "It's a Great
Life." "Wanderer of the Wasteland." Paramount. In
1936: "l.-j Hours By Air," "The Sky Parade," Paramount.
SINIFT, M. C. (MAC): Branch Manager, United
Artists. Minneapolis, Minn.; b. Kansas City, Mo., Nov.
23, 1898. Tire business. Goodyear Rubber Co. ; Mohawk
Rubber Co.; Lee Tire & Rubber; 7 years, salesman. En-
tered motion picture business. 1925. salesman. Warner
Bros.; promoted to branch manager, Kansas City. Mo..
1926, served In same capacity until 1931; transferred to
Los Angeles as branch manager, 1931-32; resigned April.
1932. Went with United Artists as branch manager,
Minneapolis, June 19. 1932.
SINOFF, PEPI:
Universal.
Actress. In 1935: "Princess O'Hara."
SINKOFF,
.\lmanac.)
SIODMAK.
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SIODMAK.
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SIPE, W. E.: Branch Manager, b. Belington. W. Va..
January 12, 1878; e. public and business schools and col-
lege. In business for himself before he joined Universal
April 1. 1915. Made Memphis branch manager of Uni-
lersal.
ABE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
KURT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SIRGOM.
.\lmanac. )
SISK, ROBERT F.: Producer, RKO-Radio Pictures.
Inc. b. Easton, Md.. March 29, 1903; p. Joseph
Foster and Minnie G. Sisk; newspaper experience, three
years on Baltimore Sun. political reporting and makeup
editor; three years on Variety; six years as general press
rtpresentative. The Theatre Guild. Went to BKO-Kadio
from The Theatre Guild, March, 1932. Director of adver-
tising, publicity and exploitation for both Radio and BKO
circuit. For one year assistant to J. R. McDonough, former
president of RKO. In 1935: production associate. "The
Three Musketeers." "Annie Oakley." In 1936; production
associate, "Chatterbox." "The Farmer Take a Wife,"
"Two In Revolt." "The Last Outlaw," M'Liss." "Don't
Turn 'Em Loose," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Plough
and the Stars." "Don't Tell the Wife." "The Outcasts
of Poker Flat." RKO-Radio. Made producer in 1936.
SISTROM. WILLIAM: General Manager of Pathe De
Jlille Studio, b. Lincolnshire. England. March 19. 1886.
Formerly with Western Electric Co. Then with Carl
Laemmle as production manager at Universal City; pro-
duction chief of William Randolph Hearst's Cosmopolitan
productions; general managership of the Hollywood Stu-
dios, where the Christies and Producers Distributing
Corporations made their productions. In 1935: assoolati
producer of "A Dog of Flanders." "Hot Tip." "Freckles."
"Seven Keys to Baldpate." RKO. In 1936: associate
producer "The Plot Thickens," "Racing Lady," RKO-
Radio.
SITAR. EARL: Sound Technician. In 1934: "The Last
Round-up," Paramount. In 1935: "The Eagle's Brood."
"Bar 20 Rides Again." Paramount. In 1936: "Call of the
Prairie." "Three On the Trail." "Palm Springs," Hop-
along Cassidv Returns." 'Trail Dust." Paramount; "In
His Steps." GN.
SKALL, WILLIAM: Color photography. In 1935: "The
Little Colonel." Fox. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate." RKO-
Radio; "Ramona," 20th Cent. -Fox.
Actor. In 1936: "I Conquer the
SKELTON, "TINY"
Sea," Academy.
SKIDMORE. JOSEPH: Writer, b. Los Angeles, Cal.;
e. graduated from University of Southern California; m.
Jeane Cromwell, portrait painter. Veteran flyer with
more than 500 hours flying time. Contributes writings to
more than 20 magazines.
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SKILES, MARLIN: Musical director. In 1936: "Great
Guy," GN. In 1937: "23% Hours Leave," GN.
SKINNER, B. 0.: Chief censor of the state by virtue
of his office. Office Building, Columbus, Ohio; b. Ked-
field. Ohio. Feb. i6. 1875: p. T. P. and Harriet (Brown);
e. graduated from Chicago, Ph.B.: MS. in Ed.. Ohio Uni-
versity; LL.D., Wilmington College, LL.D.. Ohio Wes-
leyan University; m. Ada Chalfant and has 3 children.
Rural teacher. 3 years; rural superintendent, 1 year; vil-
lage principal. 2 years; city high school teacher. 5V4
years: city superintendent. 21 years; college president. 3
years; state director of education. 5 years; taught 18
summers in college.
SKINNER. FRAJ^K: Orchestrator. In 1936: "The Great
Ziegfeld. • MGM.
SKINNER, OTIS: Actor, b. Cambridge, Mass., June 28.
1858; e. in Hartford, Conn. Made his stage debut as
Jim, the Negro, In "Woodleigh," presented at the Phila-
delphia Museum in 1877, and his New York debut in
"Enchantment" in 1879, and successively took important
roles at Booth's theatre. Boston theatre and In London,
Paris and Berlin. His favorite role was Shylock In "The
Merchant of Venice." Starred in "Kismet." "Silent
Voice." "A Celebrated Case." "At the Villa Rose."
"Blood and Sand" and "Merry Wives of Windsor." In
1920 he made a silent version of "Kismet" for the
Robertt'on-Cole Compur.y. und coinpU'led talking version
for First National.
SKIPWORTH, ALISON: Actress, b. London, England.
1870; e. in London; h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. 160 pounds;
auburn hair and blue eyes; hy. farming; On Broadway
and London stage for more than a quarter of a century.
Films are: Kitty in "Strictly Unconventional." MG.M ;
was Laura in "Oh for a Man," Fox. and "The Circli"
(1929), MGM; "High Pressure,'" "Tonight or Never,"
and others. Also in "Night Angel," Paramount;
"Sinners In the Sun," "Madame Racketeer," "Night
After Night." Appeared In 1932 in "He Learned About
Women." (1933) "A Lady's Profession." "If 1 Had a
Million." "Song of Songs," "Midnight Club," "Tillie
and Gus." "Alice In Wonderland," all Paramount; in
1934: "Six of a Kind." Paramount; "Wharf Ange!."
"Notorious Sophie Lang." "Here Is My Heart." "Shoot
the Works," "The Notorious Sophie Lang," Paramount;
"The Captain Hates the Sea," Columbia; "The Casino
Murder Case." MGM; "Coming Out Party," Fox. In
1935: "The Devil Is a Woman." "Shanghai," Paramount;
"Becky Sharp." Pioneer-RKO; "Doubting Thomas," Fox;
"The Casino Murder Case," MGM; "Girl from Tenth
Avenue," FN; "Dangerous." Warner; "Hitch Hike Lady,"
Republic. In 1936: "The Princess Comes Across." Para-
mount; "The Gorgeous Hussy." MGM; "Two in a
Crowd." U; "Wliite Hunter." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Stolen
Holiday." WB. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids." Republic.
SKIRBALL, JACK H.: G^eneral manager. Educational;
b. Homestead, Pa.. June 23. 1896. Was with Alco Films.
Cincinnati, and Jletro. Later was on Advisory Board,
and division manager. Educational. Assoriated with Wm.
N. Sklrball in Skirball Brothers Ohio Theatres. Joined
Educational in capacity of sales manager. 1932. Franchise
holder with William N. Skirball for Ohio on Warner,
Columbia. Educational pictures.
SKIRBOLL JOSEPH S. : Member of the production
staff of Frank Lloyri. Paramount Studios. Entered in-
dustry as e\hil)itor in Tarentum. Pa. 29 years ago: later
had interests in other theatres. For four years First Divi-
sion exchange manager and Majestic distributor, Pittsburgh.
SKOGLUND. GUNNAR: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SKOLSKY. SIDNEY: Columnist. The Dally News. New
York City; b. New York. May 2. 1905; p. Louis and
Mildred Skolsky; e. DeWitt Clinton High School and New
York University; married and has one child. Press Agent
o.n Broadway for Sam H. Harris, George White. Ear!
Carroll and others; then did weekly feature "Tintypes for
the Screen" and then to the Dally News as columnist. In
1935: collaborated on story, "The Daring Young Man,"
Fox.
SKOREY, J. MATT: Branch Manager. Universal Film
Exchanges. Inc.; b. Manitoba, Can.. April 26. 1903; mar-
ried; e. University of Alberta. Studied for dentistry.
Started, August. 1923. as shipper with Canadian Educa-
tional; then booker, later salesman. Went to United
Artists, 1924. in Vancouver and Calgary. Joined Universal
a', salesman. Portland. Ore., 1925; transferred to Denver,
1926; became manager, Butte. Mon.. 1928; transferred to
Omaha. 1929.
SKOREY. VERNON M.: Branch Manager. Twentieth
Century-Fox Film. Calgary, Alberta. Can.; b. Dauphin.
Manitoba. Can., Sept. 16, 1903; married; e. College and
University, studied dentistry at the university for two
years. Taught school, clerked in a railroad office. Started
as shipper. Educational Films, 1923. Calgary. Joined
United Artists, booker; returned to Educational as branch
manager, November. 1924. Left Educational. 1925. to enter
retail business in Seattle. Wash. Returned to Calgary,
April, 1926. Joined Fox Film as booker; promoted to
salesman, 1927; branch manager, 1928.
SKOURAS. CHARLES: Executive, Fox West Coast
Theatres, b. Skourohourian, Greece. Bought interest in
circuit in St. Louis; sold to Warner and came to New
York as general manager of the Warner circuit. Left
Warner in 1930 and affiliated with Paramount. Took
over Fox Metropolitan playhouses In New York. Then
present post.
SKOURAS. GEORGE P.: President. Skouras The-
atres Corporation. 1501 Broadway. New York City.
Represented affiliated theatres on Advisory Commission for
Brooklyn. Queens and Long Island for New York Clearance
and Zoning Board under NRA.
SKOURAS. SPYROS: Executive, Fox West Coast
Theatres, b. Skourohourian, Greece. Purchased St. Louis
circuit; sold to Warner and became general manager
Warner circuit. 1930 severed connections with Warner;
joined Paramount. Took over Fox Metropolitan play-
houses in New York. Then present post.
SLATTERY, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Mmanac.)
SLAUSER. RALPH: Assistant director. In 1934:
■'While the Patient Slept," Waj-ner. In 1935: "Next
Time We Love. ' "Three Kids and a Queen." "Alibi
Ike." WB.
SLAVIN. BUSTER: Actor. "America or Bust" (1930).
Pathe-rhccker Comedies, second series. In 1936: "The
Devil Is a Sissy." MGM.
SLAVIN. LEV: Writer. In 1935: story. "Peter Vino-
Kiadov." Moscow Kino-Comhinat. In 1936: collaborated
on scenario "A Son of Mongolia." Amkino.
SLAVINSKY. E. 0.: Cameraman. In 1935: "Peter
Vinogradov." Kino-Combinat.
SLEEMAN. PHILLIP: Actor. Tn 1934 appeared in
"The Scarlet Empress." Paramount. In 1936: "Half
Angel." 20th Century-Fox.
SLEEP 'N EAT: Actor. See Willie Best.
SLEEPER. MARTHA: Actress, b. Lake Bluff, HI..
.Tune 24. 1907; h. 5 feet 4 Inches; medium colored hair
and light hazel eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. Minnie Akass
and William Sleeper, non-professionals; e. private school
and at Horace Mann in connection with Columbia college:
hy. swimming, siiooting. tennis, horseback riding and all
kinds of dancing. Stage experience as a dancer in New
Yorit (for charity). Screen experience seven years, appear-
ing in "The Mail Man." In Hal Roach's comedies. In
PBO's "Danger Street." and in "Taxi 13." "The Air
Legion," "Voice of the Storm." "Our Blushing Brides"
(1930), MGM. In 1933: "Midnight Mary." "Penthouse,"
MGM: "Broken Dreams," Monogram. In 1934: "Snit-
fire." "West of the Pecos." RKO. Tn ^Kr^■. "Great Go.-I
Gold." Monogram; "The Scoundrel," Paramount; "Two
Sinners," Republic. In 1936: on New York stage in
"Russet Mantle": appeared on screen "Rhythm On the
Range." Paramount. In 1937: "Four Days' Wonder." U.
SLESINGER. TESS: Writer. Tn 1937: collaborated
(in screen play "The Good Earth." MGM.
SLEZAK. LEO: Actor. Tn 1936: "La Paloma," Casino
SLOAN. JAMES B.: Production manager. Tn 1919
joined Famous-Players Lasky and was promoted to assist-
ant production manager. 1921-22: 1923; studio production
manager in Paris for Gloria Swanson's "Sans Gene":
1924: directed series of Walter Forde British comedies
and was production manager for various Independent units:
1926: production manager. Pathe. London; 1927; produc-
tion manaeer for First National. London, and then held
same position successively with Blattner. London and
Berlin. ATP for RKO. London: Rex Tneram at Nice
France: Cinema House Productions. London: and In 1934
.Tt Sound Citv with Fox British Wainwrieht Productions.
Tn 1935: production manager. British National. 1936-37:
general manager. Pinewood Studios.
SLOANE, PAUL; Director and Writer, b. New York
City, April 16, 1893: h. 5 feet 5 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. Dr. Vera and Dr. Hie Sloane.
Physicians; e. Townsend Harris high school and New
York University; m. Lillian Braxton, professional; hy.
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norsen, tennis, music and motion pictures. No itage
experience. Screen career started as a writer for EdUon
Studios, 1914 up to 1917, tlien as writer witli Fox, 1919-
1U23 and wrote "Over tlie Mill" and "If Winter Comes."
From 1923 to 1925 wittj Paramount and wrote "Big
iirotliers' and directed Kichard Dix's Urst four starring
Eictures. From 1925 to 1928 with Cecil Ueililie Pictures
lis director. In 1928 studied at bound Laboratories KCA,
General Electric, New Vorli, and in 1929 was wltli Fox
and directed "Hearts in Dixie." In 193U: "Tliree
Sisters," Fox. Under contract to KKO as director, and
made "Cuclioos." "Half Sliot at Sunrise," "Traveling
Husbands," "Consolation Marriage" and "Lost Squadron,"
"War Correspondent," Columbia. In 1933: "Terror
Aboard"; directed and wrote "Lone Cowboy," "Woman
Accused," Paramount. In 1934: "Down to Their Last
Yacht." Radio; "Straight Is the Way," MGM. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play, and directed "Here Comes the
Band," MGM.
SLOBODA, CARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac J
SLOMAN, EDWARD: Director, b. London, England,
July 19, 1687; e. in London, England; m. Hylda Haliis,
pruiessional and has one child; hy. goif, boxing, painting
and riding. Stage experience started in London. Began
in Alms as actor, then director. Early direction for Uni-
versal, Metro, Goldwyn, First National, MGM. Freelance
director in 1928. Has directed tlie following produc-
tions: "His People," "We Americans," "Surrender,"
"The Girl on the Barge," "The Foreign Legion," "The
Lost Zeppelin," "The Conquering Horde," "Gun Smoke,"
"Caught," "Kibitzer," "Puttin' on the Ititz," "The
Beautiful Cheat, ' "Old Soak," "Buttertlies In the
Uain," "Alias the Deacon," "Soldiers and Women,"
"Hell's Island," "Murder By tlie Clock," "Conquering
Horde," "His Woman," "Caught." In 1932: "Wayward,"
Paramount. in 1931: "There's Always lomorrow," U.
In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," RKO; "The Perfect
Tribute," MGM.
SLOPER, L. A.: Music and drama editor. The Christian
Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.; b. Pepperell, Mass.,
May 31, 1883; p. Rev. Phineas C. and Carrie E.; e. A.B.,
Harvard; married and has three children.
SLOSSER, RALPH: Assistant director. In 1936:
"Next Time We Love," Universal; "Fatal Lady," Para-
mount.
SLOTT, NATE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SMALL, EDWARD: Vice president in charge of pro-
duction, and secretary. Reliance Pictures, Inc., releasing
through United Artists; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 1. 1891;
p. Pnilip and Itose Small; married. Was actor; booked
and produced stage and outdoor attractions in early career.
Screen talent representative in New York, then trans-
ferred to Hollywood 13 years ago, where he built artists'
agency, which he still heads. Produced pictures for First
National release in silent days, among them 12 features
starring Corinne Griffith, and "McFadden's Flats," the
original "Cohens and Kellys," and "The Gorilla." Or-
ganized Reliance Pictures. Inc., with Harry iVI. Goetz In
1932. Since then has produced "1 Cover the Waterfront,"
"Palooka," "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Kound," "The Count
of Monte Cristo" and other pictures for United Artists. In
1935: "Let 'Em Have It," "Ked Salute." "The Melody
Lingers On," UA-Reliance. In 1936: "The Bride Walks
Out," "We Who Are About to Die," RKO-Radio; "The
Last of the Mohicans," UA. In 1937: "Sea Devils,"
RKO-Radio.
SMALL, MARY: Singer. In 1935: Vitaphone sho!-l
product. Radio singer.
SMALLEY, JACK: Columnist, Macfadden Publications.
Born St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 12, 1901. Married, has two
sons. Was police reporter, Minneapolis News; feature
writer, Minneapolis Journal; drama. Minneapolis Star;
managing editor, Fawcett Publications. e. Univ. of
Minnesota; member Zeta Psi.
SMALLEY, PHILLIPS: Actor, r. n. Wendell PhllUtw
Smalley; b. Brooklyn, N. Y.. August 7, 1875; h. 6 feet;
brown liair and eyes; w. Isu pounds; p. Phoebe Garnaui.
(adopted daugliler of Wendell Phillips) and George Wash-
burn Smalley, nun-prolessionals; e. Balliol college. Ox-
ford University. Harvard University and Harvard Law
School; m. Phyllis Lorraine Ephlin, professional; hy.
books, water colors, tennis, riding, glass and china. Stage
appearances were with .Mrs. Fiske in "Mlrando of the
Balcony," "Little Italy," "Oivorcons," "Tess of the
dUrbervilles," "Captain Malley" ; appeared In "Young
Blood," and "Door Mat," taking the lead In the latter
two. He has starred, directed and produced 350 pictures
In conjunction with Lois Weber; spent seven years with
Universal; two years with Bosworth, Inc.; four with the
Rex Company; and one and one-half years with Gaumont
Talking Pictures as star and director with Lois Weber.
Appeared in 1929 in "Blindfold," "True Heaven," Fox;
"High Voltage," Pathe; in 1930 In "The Aviator,"
Warner Bros.; "Drumming It In," F^ducatlonal-Tuxedo
Talking Comedies; "High Stakes," Radio; "Greeks Had
a Word for Them," United Artists; "Get Rich Quick
Walllngford," .MGM; "A Free Soul," MGM; "LlUom,"
Fox. In 1933: "The Cocktail Hour," Columbia. In 1934:
"Bolero," Paramount. In 1935: "All the King's Horses,"
Paramount; "Night Life of the Gods," Universal: "Il'«
ill the Air," MGM.
SMART, JACK: Actor, b. Nov. 27, 1902, Philadelphia;
h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 225 pounds; blue eyes and brown
hair. Before entering pictures appeared in many produc-
tions with various stock companies and on various radio
programs including "The March of Time." Signed by
Universal.
SMART, RALPH: V\'riter. In 1934: wrote scenario of
"The Night of the Party." Gaumont -British. In 1935;
bcript of "The Phantom Light,"" Gainsborough.
SMART SET FOURSOME: Singers. In 1936: Vita-
phone short product.
SMATEK, MILOS: Music. In 1936: music for "Jano-
sik," French Motion Picture Corp.
SMECK, ROY: Actor. In 1937: Universal short product.
SMELLING, LEONARD: Actor. In 1936: "The Three
Maxims," General Films.
SMELNIKOVA, N. D.: Actress. In 1937: "Revo-
lutionists," Amkino.
SMELT2ER, ROBERT: District Manager, e. Balti-
more City College and University of Maryland. Previously
connected with Oliver Typewriter Company. Joined World
Film, 1916. Branch feature sales manager, then branch
manager and district manager, Palhu, Washington. As-
sociated with Harry M. Crandall as manager of Asso-
ciated First National Exchange, organization which later
beca.me First National and was acquired by Warner to
operate thereafter as Vitagraph, Inc. Was retained as
branch manager, Washington, D. C. Was promoted to
Eastern District Manager covering Albany. Boston, Buffalo.
New Haven, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Wash-
ington branch o£Qces, with headquarters, Washington. D. C.
One of original organizers of first grievance board in
United States. Served on local arbitration board under
Film Board organization.
SMITH, AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SMITH, ANDREW W., JR.: General sales manager,
United Artists. b. New York City, January 9, 1894;
married. Newspaper reporter. Entered film business in
September, 1914, Pathe, Hodkinson Company, First Na-
tional, Warner-First National. In 1935 became vice-
president of Vitagraph Corp. Resigned from Vitagraph
in July, 19:j6. October, 1937, apopinted general sales
manager. United Artists.
SMITH, ARTHUR: Assistant director. Played pro-
fessional baseball. On Universal Studio ball team, then
prop boy at Universal. Became assistant to Hobart Hen-
ley, five years. Assistant director at Louis B. Mayer
studio. Continued with Mayer after formation of Jletro-
Goldwyn-Mayer. Films include in 1935: "Calm Your-
self," "Tarzan and His Mate." MGM. In 1936: "Tarzan
Escapes," "The Great Ziegfeld," "Three Wise Guys,'"
MGM.
SMITH, C. AUBREY: Actor, b. London, England.
July 21, 1803; h. 6 feet. 2 inches; gray hair and hhie
eyes; w. 184 pounds; e. Charter House School and Cam-
bridge University ; liy. cricket and golf. Toured South
Africa and Australia with championship cricket teams.
Appeared on stage, beginning in 1892. Plays include
"The Prisoner of Zenda,"" "'The Wilderness," "The Man
of Forty." American plays include "Hamlet," "The Light
that Failed," "The .Morals of .Marcus," "The Constant
Wife" and '"The Bachelor Father." Appeared in film
"Builder of Bridges," VM'>. for Daniel Frohman. Made
several Enslish pictures, then played in screen version of
"'The Bachelor Father." Other (ilms: '""flie Barbarian,"
MGM; "Adorable," Fox; "Luxury Liner," Paramount;
"Secrets," Mary Plckford; "Morning Glory," RKO;
"Bombshell," "Queen Christina,"' MGM; "House of
Rothschild," "Bulld02 Drummond Strikes Back." United
Artists; •"Cleopatra," Paramount; "Caravan," Fox; "Cur-
tain at Eight," Majestic; ""Gambling Lady," Warner;
1935: "The Gilded Lily," Paramount: "The Right to
Live," Warner; "Clive of India," United Artists; "The
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Scarlett Empress," "Lives of a Bengal Lancer." "The
Liusatles," Paramount; "The Florentine Dagger," Warner;
"China Seas," MGM; "Jalna." KICO; "Transatlantic
Tunnel," GB. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "Gar-
den of Allah," UA; "Bomeo and Juliet." MGM; "Lloyds
of London," 20th Cent. -Fox. Joined Selznick International.
SMITH, BASIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SMITH, CHAS. B.: Managing Editor. Star, Peoria, 111.
b. Washington. 111., October 3, 1865; p. Mr. and, Mrs. R.
U. Smith; e. public school. Cathedral grammar school.
Handled amusements, Pekin, 111.. Canton. 111., and In
Peoria since 1906. Four years on Journal and twenty-flve
on Star.
SMITH, CLAUDE: Actor. In 1936: "Hopalong Cassldy
Returns," Paramount.
SMITH, CLIFFORD: Director. b. Richmond, Ind. :
e. Stillwater. Okla Directed first for William S. Hart;
made 45 Hart westerns, 18 with Ray Stewart, Tom Mix,
Texas Guinan, Edythe Sterling; with Associated Photo-
plays. FBO. American Releasing, Universal, all westerns
for latter. In 1925-26-27; then with Paramount. MOM.
Free-lance since 1928. Directed "Riders of Golden
Gulch." West Coast Studios, 1932. In 1935: "The Adven-
tures of Frank Merriwell," U. In 1930: serial "Ace
Drummond." U.
SMITH, CLIFFORD W.: Commercial director. Western
Electric Co.. London; b. Lansing, Mich.. Aug. 22, 1894;
married. Previously journalist and officer in U. S. Navy
during War.
SMITH, CORNELIA: Actress. In 1936: "The Song
of Freedom." British Lion.
SMITH. COURTLAND: Formerly with Pathe News. Was
newspaperman. Entered motion picture industry as secre-
tary of MPPDA. Resigned to join Fox, where for some
lime he worked on development of sound pictures and
organized Fox Movietone News, resigning that post to take
presidency of Pathe News. Inc. Resigned Pathe, May 1937.
SMITH, CRESSON E.: Sales Manager, Western and
Southern Division, RKO Radio, b. Steelton, Pa., Dec.
10, 1S86. Started as exhibitor at Pittsburgh. Manager
of independent exchange in Cincinnati; salesman; MGM
Manager in Des Moines; MGM manager in Chicago: with
United Artists as branch manager. Chicago district man-
ager, to Australia for one year, assistant to Hiram
Abrams; assistant to Al Liclitman. District manager,
RKO Pathe middlewest; one year to Australia, RKO-Radio.
SMITH, CYRIL: Actor, b. Peterhead, Scotland, April
4. 1892. First began acting at the age of six. Made
over 200 silent films. Films include: "The Milky Way,"
"The Maid of the Mountains," "Old Spanish Costumes."
"Waltzes from Vienna," "Case for the Crown," "I Was
a Spy." "The Camels are Coming," "Oh! Daddy," "My
Old Dutch," "The Iron Duke," "Me and Marlborough,"
"Hullo Sweetheart," "For Ever England," "Black Ab-
bott," "Last Journey." On stage in 1936 in "Espionage"
and "The Frog," London. Was an assistant director with
'he old Gaumont Company for four years and edited the
Gaumont Graphic Newsreel (silent). Has appeared in a
number of talkers for Gaumont-British and Gainsborough,
including: "The Good Companions" (1932), "Channel
Crossing" (1933). "Friday the Thirteenth" (1933). and
"Evergreen." "Wild Boy" (1934). Also In "The For-
tunate Fool" (1933). ATP. In 1935: "Brown On Reso-
lution." GB. In 1937: "O.H.M.S." ("You're in the Army
Now"). GB.
SMITH, DENNIS R.: Motion picture editor. Canton
Repository. Canton, Ohio; b. Marietta. Ohio. November 6,
1888; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith; e. Marietta public
and high schools; m. Marlen L. Smith. In infancy of
motion pictures, did occasional reviewing on the Marietta
Times from 1906 to 1910. For 20 years did reviewing
regularly with the Canton News until July 3, 1930. and has
been with the Canton Repository since that time. Director.
Canton Welfare Federation and trustee First Baptist
Church of Canton.
SMITH, DODIE (Miss): .\uthor. Previously wrote
imder the name of C. L. Anthony. Wrote the following
stage plays: In 1924: "British Talent." In 1931: "Autumn
Crocus " In 1932: "Service." In 1934: "Touch Wood"
In 1935: "Call it a Day." Wrote the following film
plays: In 1932: "Autumn Crocus." .\ssociated Talking
Pictures. In 1934: "Looking Forward." MGM. In 1937:
"Call It a Day." Warner. Address: 129 Rossmore Court.
Regents Park. London. N.W. 1.
SMITH, EDWARD: Art director. In 1935: "Man of
Iron," FX.
SMITH. EDWIN J.: General sales manager. Imperial.
b. Buffalo, N. T. ; married ; e. public school and Bryant
College. Started as special representative with Universal.
Served as branch manager, division manager, managing
director, and general sales manager Imperial.
SMITH, EDWIN J., JR.: Statistician, RKO-Radio
Pictures; b. Bufl'alo, N. Y., April 23, 1907; married; p.
E. J. Smith and Genevieve Maxwell; e. LawrencevlUt
School, Princeton University and Harvard law sfihool.
Joined RKO in the sales control department in 1931. Be-
came head of the statistical department In 1934.
SMITH, ERNIE: Cameraman. In 1935: "New Adven-
tures of Tarzan," Burroughs-Tarzan Enterprises.
SMITH, FRANC: Gown designer. In 1936: "The Last
of the Mohicans," UA.
SMITH, FREDERICK JAMES: Motion picture writer.
b. Binghamton, N. Y. ; p. Commander Frederick R. Smith,
U. S. N., and Eunice A. Smith; m. Miriam Gibson; has
one son, Frederick Anthony. One of the first motion pic-
ture reviewers of The Dramatic Mirror and later motion
picture editor of this publication. Editor of The Motion
Picture Mail, weekly section of the old New York evening
Mail; eastern managing editor of Photoplay, managing
editor for 6% years of the Brewster Publications, Including
Shadowland, The Motion Picture Magazine, Motion Picture
Classic, Beauty, Movie Monthly; managing editor of
Screenland; managing editor of Photoplay for three years;
left Photoplay in October, 1929, to become managing editor
of New Movie Magazine, one of four magazines constituting
the Tower Group, sold only in the Woolworth Stores. For
5Vz years he was motion picture critic of Liberty Weekly,
contributing a weekly screen page. In 1931, published own
magazine. Screen Weekly. In 1933, became Eastern editor
of Fawcett Publications, created and edited Radioland. In
1934 returned to Tower Magazines to create and edit Tower
Radio Magazine. In 1935 became editorial director of
Tower Magazines, inciudlng New Morte, Tower Radio,
Serenade, Mystery and Home Magazines. 1936. handled
national magazine publicity for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In
October. 1936, returned to Liberty as motion picture
contributor.
SMITH, FREDERICK Y.: Supervising film editor,
Gainsborough Pictures, London. Eng., b. Chicago. 111.,
Sent. 23. 1903; m; e. California Grade School. Hackley
School. Tarrytown. N. Y.. Leiand Stanford University.
Cal. Worked for two years with Dollar Steamship Com-
pany at Manila, Philippines, and started In trade as
projectionist at First National Studio, Hollywood; pro-
moted to cutting shorts and made feature cutter In 1930:
supervising film editor In 1934. Experience with Warner,
before Joining Paramount Joinville (Paris) studio: six
months there and later four months at Elstree, Eng.. for
Para-jiount. With Gaumont-British and Gainsborough for
two and a half years, and directed series of travelogues
of Holland and exterior scenes for "Chu Chin Chow."
Returned to Hollywood in February, 1935: In 1936:
"Petticoat Fever." "The Devil Doll," "Libeled Lady,"
MGM.
SMITH, F. H.: Branch manager. Paramount, Salt Lake
City, Utah. b. Salt Lake City, March 29, 1899; married;
e. public and West high school. .Toined Paramount as
inspector in 1914. and has been with this company since
that time working as shipper, booking manager, salesman.
.ind branch manager since May, 1936.
SMITH, GARRET: Writer. In 1936: story, "Old
Hutch," MGM.
SMITH, GEORGE A.: Branch Manager, b. New York
City, July 8, 1889. e. graduated from St. George High
School and took course in journalism at Columbia Uni-
versity. Became teller In Port Richmond (Staten Island)
National Bank, spent nine years on New York Evening
Journal, was assistant general manager of Pathe and then
general sales manager of Triangle. .Toining Paramount
In 1921 as exploitation representative in Canada, made
branch manager In Winnipeg. In 1924 came transfer to
Milwaukee and in 1927 to Cincinnati. Transferred to
San Francisco as branch manager, November, 1934,
SMITH, GERALD OLIVER: Actor, b. .Tune 26, 1896.
London; h, fi feet 2 inches: w. 175 pounds; gray eyes and
hrown hair: e. College of Felsted, Essex; hy. tennis. On
the stage In "The Dandy Fifth," "The Whole Town's
Talking," "It Pays to Advertise," "Lady Be Good."
"Patsy." "Oh, Kay," "The Silent House." "Petticoat
Fever." In many radio programs. In 1936: "The Man
I Marn-," Universal ; "When You're in Love," Col.
SMITH. HAROLD LESLEY: European representative.
.Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America:
b. Shippensburg. Pa., Nov. 15, 1894; p. David W. and
Anna m:. Smith: e. A. B; Swarthmore Collega. 19ir.
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Enlisted U. S. Army, 1917, as private. Discharged, 1919,
as First Lieutenant, served overseas, France; married.
American vice consul Antwerp, Malaga, Gibraltar, Paris
lE:iO-1927. Present post in 1928.
SMITH, HAZEL, A.: Reporter, Star-Journal, Pueblo.
Col.; b. Sweet Springs, Mo., Nov. 26, 1897; p. Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Smith; e. Roswell, N. M. ; high school, 1913
Missouri University, Columbia Mo., 1917 (B. J. degree)
Reporter, Plalnview, Texas, Evening Herald. 1917-1920,
Roswell, N. if.. New?, 1920-1924; Pueblo Chieftain, 1924-
1927. Has been with Pueblo Star-Journal since 1929.
SMITH, HERBERT: Production Supervisor, British
Lion Film Corp., Ltd., Beaconsfleld, Bucks, England; b.
London, June iiO, 11101; received education at Sir John Cass
School, London. Started in booking department of Ruffell's
Imperial Bioscope, later with Standard Film Agency; then
joined Essanay Film Service; Fox; Anima Film Co..
Started in production with G. B. Samuelson; joined Para-
mount-British for production of "The Officers Mess";
joined British Lion. Assistant director on "The Frightened
Lady," "The Calendar," "Whiteface," "There Goes the
Bride," "Sally Bishop," "The Ringer," "King of the
Ritz." Directed a series of musical short subjects. Began
present duties in 1U30. Directed "On the Air," "In Town
Tonight," "Soft Lights and Sweet Music," "Calling All
Stars," "It's a Grand Old World."
SMITH, HINTON: Writer. In 193G : collaborated on
screen play "In His Steps," GN.
SMITH, HOWARD ELLIS: Writer, b. Guthrie Center,
Iowa, Jan. 23, 1900; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Ona Ellis and Edwin J. Smith
(deceased), non-professionals; e. San Jose high school,
Heald's College, San Jose, Cal. Scenario editor. Warner
Bros., six years. With Twentieth Century-Fox. Films
include: "The Silver Slave," "Land of the Silver Fox."
In 1935: screen play, "The Man Who Broke the Bank at
Monte Carlo." In 1936: screen play, "Professional Sol-
dier," "It Had to Happen," "To Mary — With Love";
all Twentieth Century-Fox.
SMITH, JAMES: Film editor. In 1935: "Ship Cafe."
"Two Fisted." Paramount, In 1936: "Florida Special,"
"Yours For the Asking," "Murder With Pictures," Para-
mount.
SMITH, JESS: Producer, Walchell Productions. b.
Pittsburgh, March 9. 1897. In films 1914, as extra,
assistant director. Lubin Company. Philadelphia. Actor
and stage manager, Morris Gest. 1915-17. 1918, staged
ai^^ts. Keith vaudeville. 1918-26. stage manager. Maxine
Elliott, William Faversham; film agency business with
Edward Small ; opened own offices managing stars and
directors. Produced "Born Rich" and "The Poor Nut,"
First National. Formed Recording Laboratories of
America. Was general production manager. 1933 formed
Walchell Productions. In association with Richard Wallace
and Thomas Mitchell.
SMITH, JOANNE: Actress. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold,"
SMITH, JOHN BOYCE: President. Anglo-American
Films, Inc. b. New York. August 15, 1881; h. 5 feet.
8 Inches; blue eyes and brown hair; w. 135 pounds; p
John Boyoe and Mary Kllpatrlck Boyce-Smlth. non-pro-
fessionals; e. Columbia University, AB.. 1901, AB
1902; LLB., 1904; LLM., 1905; m. Harriet M. Illsley
and has 3 children; hy. golf, riding, tennis, track
athletics. Organized Inspiration Pictures. Inc.. In 1921.
General manager. Inspiration Pictures, Inc., producer'!
of "Tol'able David," "White Sister," "Classmates,'
"Resurrection," "Ramona" and others. Vice-president,
Republic Studios, Inc., Hollywood; president. Motion Pic-
ture Investment Corporation, Hollywood. Awarded medal
for Conspicuous Columbia Alumni Service In February
1933. Member, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity.
SMITH, KATE: Singer, Actress, r. n. Kathryn Eliza-
beth; b. Greenville. Va,. May 1. 1909; h. 5 feet, 9
Inches; fair hair: w. 217 pounds; hy. collecting per-
fumes. Stage experience: "Flying High." and "Honey-
moon Lane." Miide records for Columbia Phonograpt
Company. Broadcasting on the La Pallna cigar progran
on CBC, Ted Collins her manager. Appeared In 1935
In "The Bie Broadcast." Paramount. (1933) "HbIU
Everybody," Paramount. Radio work, A. & P. coflfees, 1936
SMITH, KENT: Actor. In 1936: "The Garden Murdei
Case," MGM.
SMITH, LEIGH: Technical director. In 1936: "I Con-
quer the Sea, ' Academy.
SMITH, LEONARD: Cameraman, b. Brooklyn. N, Y.:
p. non -professionals: e. high school and Rutgers Uni-
versity. Started in laboratory at Vitagraph, 1911. Became
first cameraman at Vitagraph, 1912. With MGM since
1928 Photographed many of Marie Dressler's pictures.
In 1934: "You Can't Buy Everything," "Murder in the
Private Car," MGM. In 1936: "Tough Guy," "The
Devil Doll," "Tarzan Escapes," "Sinner Take All."
M(i.\l, in 1937: "Danaeious Number." MGM.
SMITH, LESTER: News reporter, Boston News Bureau
Boston, Mass.; b. Boston, Mass., April 1, 1905; e. high
school and special courses at night school. Has been con
nected with the Boston News Bureau since leaving high
school, September, 1921. Is also radio editor and State
House cc'respondent, with special reference to the public
utilities department.
SMITH, J. MARSHALL: Player. In 1936: "Born to
Dance," ilGM.
SMITH. MADELEINE V.: Attorney and Reviewer,
1297 S. Barksdale Street, Memphis, Tenn. ; b. Charleston,
S. C. May 26, 1893; e. Memminger Normal School.
Charleston, S. C, University of Memphis Law School:
divorced: has two children. Has been practicing law since
March. 1924. specializing in domestic relations. Started
working during the War, connected with the educationnl
department of the Army Y. M. C. A., headquarters at
Atlanta, Ga. After the War was secretary to J. J,
Brown, commissioner of agriculture of the State of
(Jcurgia, Elected secretary, Memphis and Shelby County
League of Women Voters, June, 1936. Elected recording
secretary, Tennessee League Women Voters, Sptember 1936,
SMITH, MARTIN G.: Smith and Beidler Theatres
519 Main Street, Toledo, Ohio. b. Toledo. Ohio. March
30, 1892; married; e. Toledo public schools. Howe Mili-
tary School. Howe. Ind.. University of Michigan (business
administration) A.B. 1914. Cornell University 1915, Phi
Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In partnership with James A
Beidler, owns and operates five theatrs— East Auditorium
{681 seats). Eastwood (806 seats). Westwood (959 seats.
Park (928 seats). Royal (703 seats), all in Toledo
Formerly a vice-president of MPTOA. First president
of MPTO of Ohio, 1921, and served three years: re-elected
1933; resigned to be president (first) of Independent The-
atre Owners of Ohio. Member of Zoning and Clearance
Board (Cleveland) : chairman, board of control. Toledo
Amusement Managers Association: member advisory board.
Toledo Better Motion Picture Council; member. Variety
Club (Columbus), Rotary, Elks, Toledo Post, American
Legion, University Club. Toledo Club.
SMITH, MAXINE T.: Pen name, Rob Reel. Motion
picture editor, Chicago American, Chicago, 111.; b.
Decatur, 111., July 22, 1908; p. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank
Liston; e. James Milliken University, Decatur, 111., and
Cliicago Art Institute. Started as staff artist, Decatur
Review, Decatur, 111,. 1926. Reporter, feature writer,
until 1932. Society editor. Illinois State Register (Spring-
field. Ill), 1932-33. Assistant mdtion picture editor,
Chicago American, 1935. Reporter, feature writer, Chi-
cago American. 1936. Motion picture editor, Chicago
American, 1936-37. Former Central Illinois women's
golf champion. Writes fiction and golf articles for
magazines.
SMITH. NANCY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SMITH. NOEL: Director. In 1936: "Guns of'the
Pecos," "Trailin' West," "King of Hockey," "California
Mail," WB.
SMITH, OSCAR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SMITH, PAUL GERARD: Comedy writer. Wrote
"Greenwich Village Follies," two Ziegfeld "Follies," two
Music Box Revues and 70 vaudeville sketches; also the
productions, "White Lights," "Heads Up." "Here's How."
For pictures has written "Dangerous Nan McGrew, \
Paramount; two Harold Lloyd stories, "Welcome Danger"
and "Feet First"; light comedy material for MGM, In
1933 co-author of the screen play, "Son of a Sailor.'
First National. In 1934: collaborated on screen play of
"Harold Teen." Warner; wrote additional dialogue for
"The Circus Clown," First National; "One Hour Late."
"It's a Gift," "Wings in the Dark." Paramount. In
1935: collaborated on adaptation. "Hold 'Em Yale," Para-
mount; additional dialogue, "Welcome Home," Fox. In
1936: collaborated on screen play "Earthworm Tractors,"
WB; "F Man," Paramount.
SMITH, PERRY: Associate art director. b. Grand
Rapids, Mich,, 1889; e, Michigan State College, 8 years
in Eastern art schools. Was in architects' offices, Detroit.
Portland, Los Angeles. Entered art department of RKO
Studio in 1929. Now associate art director, Columbia. In
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1935: "The Case of the Missing Man," "Dangerous In-
trigue." "Gallant Defender," "Guard That Girl," "Super-
speed," "Too Tough to Kill." Columbia. In 1936: "Don't
Gamble with Love," "Panic on the Air," Columbia.
SMITH, PETE: Writer and Screen Commentator,
.MGM Studios, Culver City, Cal. : b. New Torlt City.
September 4. 1892; h. 5 feet, 9 inches: blond hair and
gray eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Frieda and August Smith;
e. DeWitt Clinton high school. New York City, and
business college; m. Margaret Ganss: hy. golf. Publicity
director for Paramount for five years; MGM for four years:
was with Marshall Nellan for three years and free lanced
one and one-half years; was director of publicity. MGM
S'udlos for five years. Is now with MG.M Studios, writ-
ing, dialoguing and announcing shorts. In 1933 pre-
sented dialogue on the MGM short "Inflation." In 1934-
conimentator for Oddities. MGM short subject series. In
l!»3j-36-37. commentator, MGM short product.
SMITH, PHIL: Actor. In 1936: "The Flying Doctor,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
SMITH. QUEENIE: Actress, b. New York City. 1898;
h. 5 feet, 1 inch; blue eyes and blonde hair; w. 108
pounds; p. father English, mother German; e. public
schools, the Horace Mann School, and at 13 matriculated
with Ballet School of Metropolitan Opera; hy. automobiles
and dogs; m. Robert Garland, dramatic critic. While in
teens was solo danseuse of Metropolitan Opera Company,
in "Aida." "Samson and Delilah." "Faust" and "I.a
Traviata." Appeared in musical comedies. Including
"Helen of Troy. New York." "Sitting Pretty," "Tip
Toes." "Hit The Deck." "The Street Singer." Also ap-
peared In "Lilly Turner." "The Greeks Had A Word
For It." "Little Women. ' "Three Cornered Moon. ' "Uncle
Tom's Cabin." the Otis Skinner production, and "Evers
Thursday." Appeared in 193.") in "Mississippi.' Para-
mount. In 1936: "Show Boat." Universal.
SMITH, H. REEVES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SMITH, REGINALD: Actor. "The New Waiter"
(1930). Pathe-George Le Maire Comedies. In 1936: "Once
in a Million," ABP.
SMITH, R. T.: Branch Manager. Salesman, Superior
Screen, 1918-1920; salesman. Select, 1920-1923; then
selling for Warners. Chicago: and 1925 selling for War-
ners in Milwaukee: branch manager Warner Jlllwaukee
office for past eleven years.
SMITH, SAMUEL F.: Editor. Cambridge Sun. Mass.
Ave.. Cambridge. Mass.; b. Newton. Msas., June 24.
1889; p. Ireland; e. grammar, high school and business
college; married and has four children. In the newspaper
business twenty-seven years.
SMITH, SAM W.: British Film Executive, b. 1889.
Entered trade in Canada, 1910, and has been Identified
with the business in England since 1913. as exporter.
renter and producer. Managing director, British Lion
Film Coiporation, Ltd., controlling its own studio and
distributing organization. Pioneered exploitation of Bri-
tish pictures in Canada. Participated in deal wherel).v
British Lion Film Corp. control all liepublic pictures in
I'nited Kingdom for period of years. Appointed member*
■of the Films -Advisory Committee to the Board of Trade.
SMITH, SEBASTIAN: Actor, b. Southwell, Notts.
England; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; w. 126 pounds; light brown
hair and grey blue eyes; m. Lindsay Gray; by. fishing,
gardening; father. Rev. R. F. Smith, e. Newark Grammar
School. Reporter on a British provincial paper: began in
films at the original Hepworth studio at Walton-on-
Thames. 1930, "White Cargo," (W. & P.): 1931.
"Tilly of Bloomsbury," (B.I.P.) ; 1932. "Love Lies,"
(B.I.P.); "Man of Mayfair," (B. & D.): 1933.
"Double Event." (Triumph); 1934. "Badger's Green."
(B. & D.): "Virginia's Husband," (Fox British;:
■King of Paris" (li & D). In 1936: "Public Nuisance
No. 1." General Film Distributors (England) ; "Double
Door," Welwyn; "Beauty and the Barge." Twickenham;
"London Melodies." B & D; "Farewell to Cinderella."
Geo. Smith Walton Studios. In 1937: "Museum Peace,"
B & D.
SMITH, STANLEY: Actor, b. Kansas City. January
'6. 1905; h. 6 feet; fair haired and blue-gray eyes; w.
155 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. high school In Holly-
wood and in Kansas City; received his stage training in
high school amateur performances. Stage career consists
of appearances in the juvenile role in "Kiki"; the
shell-shocked lieutenant in "What Price Glory" on road
tour, starting in San Francisco and extending to Canada
and the Ef.st; followed by two years in stock, first in the
Brandeis theatre. Omaha, and then at Houston, Tex., play-
ing juvenile leads exclusively. Intended to go on with
the legitimate stage, and had already made plans to ap-
pear in "The Royal Family," starring Charlotte Walker
at the Geary theatre. Sin Francisco, when he was seen
by Paul Bern and signed. Following his engagement In
"The Royal Family." he appeared in 1929 in "Sweetie,"
Paramount; "The Sophomore," Pathe; in 1930 In "Good
News," MGM; "Honey." Paramount; "King of Jazz,"
Universal; "Soup to Nuts." Fox; "Queen High." Para-
mount; "Follow the Leader." Paramount; "Stepping Sla-
ters." Fox. In l;i:::;; ■■Refnrm Girl." Tower. In 1937:
Warner short product.
SMITH. SYLVIA: Dramatic editor. Newark Ledger,
Newark. N. J.; e. N. Y. U.. School of Journalism; mar-
ried and has two children. Cub reporter for Newark •
Ledger 11 years ago while attending school. Feature
editor, Hudson Dispatch. International publicity. Metro-
Goldwyn-Maycr. Press agent; theatre manager. Writes
general column on the Ledger, "Much Ado." Reviews
movies and plays.
SMITH, TED: Art director. In 1936: "Fugitive In
the Sky," "Here Comes Carter," WB.
SMITH, ULRIK F.: Sales Manager, Philadelphia ex-
change. Paramount, b. Koldlng, Denmark, July 13, 1897 ;
married; e. Northeast High School, Philadelphia. Studied
chemistry. In Henry Disston & Son Steel Works.
Tacony, as steel tester. Started 1915 with Famous
Players-Lasky as film cleaner; head of shipping department;
assistant In booking department, then booking manager.
Elected member 100% Club of Paramount twice. Ap-
pointed sales manager. June 30. 1934.
SMITH, VERNON: Writer, In 1933: "Cohens and
Kellys in Trouble," Universal. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play. "Call of the Prairie," Paramount.
SMITH, VERNON L.: Editorial writer. Palm Beach
Post, Palm Beach Times, West Palm Beach, Fla. ; b.
Livingston County, Mo., April 18, 1888; p. George and
Elizabeth Smith; married.
SMITH,
Almanac.)
SMITH, V. 0.: Assistant director: In 1934: "Rocky
Rhodes." U. In 1935: collaborated on "Stormy," Uni-
versal. In 1936: "The Vigilantes Are Coming." Republic;
collaborated on "Hopalong Casidy Returns." Paramount.
SMITH, WALLACE: Writer, b. Chicago. 111. Star
reporter in Chicago before he was 20; newspaper corre-
spondent in Washington. D. C. Writer of more than 75
short stories and seven books; has adapted and written
a number of stories for the screen; wrote dialogue for
"Smooth as Satin," Radio; 1930-31 he wrote "AUas
French Gertie." "Framed" and "The Silver Horde."
•The Lost Squadron." "Shooting Straisht." "Beau Ban-
dit." "Men of Chance." RKO-Radio; "Almost Married,"
Fox. Wrote "Bessie Cotter" and "The Captain Hates the
Sea." filmed by Columbia in 1934. In 1931: collaborated
on "Friends and Lovers." "The Lady Refuses." RKO-
Radio. Wrote adaptation of "The Trumpet Blows' (1934).
Paramount; "Murder in the Clouds." WB. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play of "Bordertown." Warner;
collaborated on screen play. "Seven Keys to Baldpate."
RKO. In 193ii: screen play "The Gay Desperado," UA.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Her Husband Lies,"
Paramount. Died February, 1937.
S-MITH, J. WESLEY: 6656 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hollywood. Cal. b. Denver, Col.. February 4, 1886; mar-
ried: e. Denver grammar and high schools. Lawrenceviile.
N. J.; Blees Military Academy, and Colorado School of
Mines. Automobile and mining. 1916 cameraman foi
Rothacker Film Manufacturing Corp.. Chicago and in
1920 with Rothacker-Aller Laboratory. Hollywood. In 1926
formed Smith & Alter. Ltd.. for Pacific Coast distribution
of DuPont Film Manufacturing Corp.
SMITH. W. C: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SMITH, "WHISPERING" JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
SMITH, WINCHELL: Author. Co-author of "Brew-
s Millions. " filmed in 1935 by British and Dominions.
VIVIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
si
SMITH-CLARKE, D. A.: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"The Good Companions." "Waltz Time." "The Ghoul.'
Gaumont-British. In 1934: "Turkey Time," Gaumont-
British; "Passing Shadows." Fox.
SMITH & DALE: Actors. Joe Smith, b. New York
City, February 16, 1884; Chas. Dale, b. September 6.
1881. They met in 1898 and started out as a blackface
soDg and dance team. In 1901 formed "The Imperial
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Vaudeville and Comedy Company." From 1902 to 1928 ap-
peared in England and United ^States: headline vaudeville .
acts; featured in many shows and musicals and made
phonograph records tor Victor and Columbia. Made the
lollovving short subjects for Paramount: "School Uays,"
•Anything But Ham," "■What Price Pants." "At the
Gale" and others. Appeared in the features "Mendel
Inc," produced by Lou Cantor; "Manhattan Parade" and
"Heart ot isiew i'ork," Warner. i^M in short, "Fifty
Million Dollars Cant Be Wrong." Columbia. In 1936:
Universal short product.
SMITH-DORIEN, DAVID: Actor, r. n. same. b.
London, Kngland, October 29. 1911; h. 5 feet 91/2 inches;
vv. l.il pounds; dark hair, dark brown eyes; hobbies include
music, squash rackets, swimming; e. Harrow and Con-
tinent. Went into banking, studied dramatic art, then
two year repertory. Films: "The Improper Duchess"
(1936), City Films.
SMITHSON, LAURA: Actress. In 1937; "Men Are
Not Gods," UA.
SMOSARSKA, JADWI6A: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
SNAPE, CECIL R.: Editor, Universal Talking News,
London. b. London, March 4, 188S; married; e. East
London Technical College. Joined trade in 1911 as
general manager and secretary of Kinematograph Trading
Co., Ltd., later associated with Emil VVertheimer, spend-
ing some Lime in U, S. A. as his representative. Served
in Royal Flying Corps and Boyal Air Force as photogra-
pher during War. Has edited Universal Talking News
since flrst issue.
SNEGOFF. LEONID: Actor, b. Russia. Member of
Moscow Art Theatre. In America, after stage appear-
ances, went to Hollywood. Played at Pasadena Com-
munity Playhouse in "The Father." In 1933 on screen in
"The Man Who Dared," "Smoky," Foi; "After To-
night," Badio; "Girl Without a Boom," Paramount;
"We Live Again," 1935: "The Wedding Night," Gold-
wyn-UA; "Dressed to Thrill," Fox.
SNELL, DAVID: Music. In 1937: musical score
"Dangerous Number," "A Family Aflfair," MGM.
SNELL, EARLE: Writer, b. Santa Ana, Cal., May
23, 1886; e. University of California, Berkeley, specializ-
ing in English and law (B. L. degree). Was a university
instructor on newspapers, publicity, theatre manager.
Wrote "The Grandstander," "Regeneration ot Poppy
Poppinglll." Entered picture business in 1923 and has
written "The Busher," original; "On Your Toes," orig-
inal; adaptation of "That's My Daddy," "The Cohens
and Kellys in Atlantic City," "Good Morning. Judge,"
"The Night Bird." "Clear the Deck"; wrote original
and scenario lor "Embarrassing Moments," Universal;
scenario for "It Can Be Done," "One Hysterical Night."
I niversal; 1930-31. "Sunny Skies," "Hot Curves." "The
rnnatello Kid" for Tiffany; "The Ape," Halperin, and
"Subway Express." Columbia; "The Bad Man," "Two
Gun Men," "Branded Men," "Range Law," Tiffany.
In 1932: "Steady Company," "Fast Companions," "Racing
Youth," "Information Kid," Universal; "Fargo Express,"
World Wide. In 1933: Collaborated on screen story.
"Her First-Mate," Universal, In 1934: collaborated on
screen play of "Let's Be Ritzy," "Half a Sinner," Uni-
versal; "Gridiron Flash," RKO; "Night Alarm," Majestic;
"Love Past 30," Freuler. In 1935: continuity. "Stone
of Silver Creek," Universal; collaborated on screen play,
"Escape from Devil's Island," "Unknown Woman,"
Columbia; "Tomorrow's Youth," Monogram; "Sunset of
Power," U. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Two
in a Crowd," U; "Everyman's Law," "Rogue of the
Range," "The Desert Phantom," Supreme; "The Roaming
Lady," Columbia; "King of the Royal Mounted," "Wild
Brian Kent," 20th Cent. -Fox; collaborated on screen play
"Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radlo, In 1937: col-
laborated on screen play "Secret Valley," 20th Cent. -Fox.
SNELL, FRANK M.: Vice-president Condor Pictures,
b. New York City. N. Y; e. Public School and New York
University School of Commerce. Previously held positions
as auditor and chief accountant.
SNELL, PAUL: Publicity and advertising director.
Principal Productions. b. Chicago. Jan. 19, 1904; h.
6 feet, 1 inch; light hair and gray eyes; w. 185 pounds;
p. Eleanor Swanson and A. P. Schnellenberger, non-
professionals; e. Whitehall high school, Whitehall, Mich.,
and University of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Ind. ; m. Lillian
Bane, non-professional. Assistant publicity director. Para-
mount, 10 years; Fox, two years; MGM. one year; pub-
licity director Pioneer Pictures, two years,
SNELL, TED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SNIDER, RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SNOW FLAKE: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "I Hate
Women," Goldsmith; "Twentieth century, " Columbia;
"Here Comes the Groom," Paramount; "Speaking of Kela-
tions," MGM short product; "Murder in tiie Private Car, "
MGM, In 1936; ""'i'lie Lawless Nineties."" ""The Singing
Cowboy," "The Lonely Trail." Republic; "Hell-Ship
Morgan," Columbia.
SNYDER, CHARLES W.: Motion Picture Censor,
Detroit, Michigan. b. 38 years ago; e. high school;
married; hy. music and psychology. Connected Police
Department 14 years, including Homicide Squad and
various investigating divisions. Is detective sergeant.
Address: 187 OJ Gouiburn Avenue, Detroit.
SNYDER, EDWARD J.: Cameraman for more than
13 years. Has photographed features, serials, short
product for Pathe, Universal and Radio. In 1934:
"Madame Spy, " Universal. In 1935: ""His Night Out,"
"Fighting Youth," Universal. In 1936: "'The Harvester,"
Republic.
SNYDER, L. DWIGHT: Player. In 1936: "Born to
Dance, " MGM.
SNYDER, RAY: Film editor. In 1936: "Neighbor-
hood House." "General Spanky," MGM. In 1937: "No-
body's Baby," MGM.
SOANES. WOOD: Dramatic critic, Oakland Tribune,
Oakland, Cal.; b. San Francisco, Cal., November 1, 1895;
p. Charles and Mary Soanes; e. private schools and col-
lege; m. Gertrude E. Bragg; has two children. Has been
reporter, press agent, theatre manager, theatre reporter,
drama and picture critic.
SOBOL, LOUIS: Broadway Columnist, New York Eve-
ning Journal and other papers throughout the country,
b. New Haven, Conn., August 10. 18uU; married; p.
Jacob and Sonia; e. high school graduate. Starred in
the Universal short series "Down Memory Lane." 1933.
Contributor of articles and short stories to Co.smopolitan.
Collier's, College Humor, Red Book and Screen Book.
Broadcast, Lucky Strike Cigarettes for lu weeks, for
Ludvvig Bauman 30 weeks, 1932. First novel published,
"Six Lost Women." Appeared several times at Loew's
State Theatre, New York, with own unit.
SOBOLEVSKI, PETER: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Isle of Doom," Amkino. In 1936: "We are from
Kronstadt," Amkino.
SOEHNKER, HANS: Actor. In 1935: "The Czardas
Duchess." Ufa.
SOENELAND, SENTA: Actress. In 1936: "Ein
Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg." Casino.
SOFAER, ABRAHAM: Actor, b. Rangoon. Burma,
Oct 1, 1896; h. 5 ft. 9i/4 In.; w. 140 pounds; brown hair
and brown eyes; married. On stage since 1921. Toured
in Shakespeare. Began In British films in 1931 with
BIP's "Dreyfus"' has averaged three Alms a year since
then, chiefly oriental roles. Was in "Little Miss Nobody"
(Warner-FN-British). 1932. Later in "Don Juan" (Lon-
don Films). In 1935: "The Wandering Jew" (Twicken-
ham). In 1936: '"Rembrapdt." UA-London Films.
SOFFICI, MARIO: Actor and director, b. Florencla
Toscana, Italy. May 14, 1900; light brown hair and brown
eyes; e. practical mechanics and electricity; married; hy
lighting effects. Stage actor and theatre director. On
screen in 'Munequitas portenas," 1932; "El Linyera."
1933; "Calles de Buenos Aires," 1934, In 1934 directed
"El Alma del Bandoneon" for Argentina Sono Film, and
"La Conquista de Buenos Aires," 1935; "Puerto Nuevo"
(1936).
SOJIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SOKAL, H. H.: Producer. In 1937: produced "Sla-
lom," George Kraska.
SOKOLOFF. WLADIMIR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SOLAR I, PIETRO: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "II Grande Apello" (The Great Call). UA.
SOLDATI, MARIO: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "II Grande Apello" (The Great Call), UA.
SOLER, DOMINGO: Actor. r. n. Domingo Diaz
Pavla. b. Guercrro, Mexico, April 17, 1902; h. 5 feet
7 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 180 pounds; p.
.Spanish, professionals; e. public schools, Ciudad Juarez,
Chihuahua. Mexico; married; hy. swimming. Was on
stage. On screen in "La Mujer del Puerto," Eurindia
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Films: "Chucho el Roto." La Mexicans Elaboradora de
Pellculas; "Corazon Bandolero," Producclones Kscobar;
"Oro y Plata"; "Tierra, Amor y Dolor"; "El Primo
Basilio," Eurinlda Films; "Vamonos con Pancho Villa 1"
CLASA.
SOLOMON, LOUIS A.: General distribution and pro-
duction of motion pictures for domestic and foreign
markets, 723 7th Avenue. New Yorlc City. Was presi-
dent Puritan Pictures Corp.
SOLOMON, MARTIN: Branch Manager, Columbia Pic-
tures Corporation, Indianapolis, Ind. ; b. New York City,
.Tuly 16, 1891; married; e. high school. Legitimate stage.
Branch manager, Warner Bros. : division manager, Vlta-
Dhone Corp.: branch manager. Red Seal Corp.. N. Y. C. 3
years. .Now branch manager, Columbia Pictures Corp.,
Indianapolis. In motion picture business for 19 years.
V. R.: Player. In 1937: "Revolutionists.'
SOLOVIEV,
Amkino.
SOLOW, EUGENE: Writer, b. Salem, Mass.. July 19.
1904; h. 5 feet. 11 inches: brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 195 pounds; e. Harvard, A.B., In class of 1923.
Taught school, did newspaper work, was in theatre.
Wrote "Master of Men." Columbia. 1933. In 19:^4:
"Gentlemen Are Born." "Fog Over Frisco," "Return of
the Terror/' "The Big Shakedown." Warner. In lO^.'i:
"While the Patient Slept," First National; collaborated on
screen play, "Thunder in the Night," Fox, In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play "Crash Donovan," U.
SO M LAY. ARTHUR: Actor. b. Budapest. Hungary,
Feb. 28. 1883; e. stage school of the Vigszinhaz. Buda-
pest. On stage since 1900. Member of the National
Theatre. Budapest. On screen in 1935: "Candy Store in
Buda." Phoebus Production; "The New Squire," Hirsch
and Tsuk Production.
SOMERS, LEE: Dramatic editor. Washington Herald.
Washington, D. C. ; b. Johnsbury. Vt. ; p. Willis C. and
Caroline R. Somers; e. Harvard (A. B.). 47 workshops and
American University, M. C. S., Ph. D. ; m. Pauline M.
Lloyd.
SOMERSET, PAT: Actor, r. n. Patrick Holme-Somer-
set, b. Scotland, Feb. 28. 1897; h. 6 feet: reddish-brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 160; p. Miss Harvey and Admiral
Berkeley Holme Summer, non-prof.; e. Harrow, Sandhurt.
England, and received his stage training under Sir Gerald
du Maurier: m. Shelby Worrall, non -professional: hy
swimming, tennis and boating. Stage career Includes ap-
pearance in "Interference." "Mid Channel," "Irene,"
"The Dancers," "Orange Blossoms" and "The Outsider."
On screen In "Mother Machree," "From Headouarters."
"The Black Watch" (1929), Fox: "Born Reckless"
(1930): "Good Intentions" (1930). "Men Without
Women" (1930). In 1933 appeared in "Midnight Club."
Pai amount. In 1934: "Murder in Trinidad," Fox. In
If 35: "Clive of India," "Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th
Century: "Here's to Romance." 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "To Mary — With Love." 20th Cent. -Fox.
SOMERVILLE. ANNA BRIGHAM (MRS. GEORGE
B.) : Better Film Chairman. Quemahoning Chapter.
D.A.R. ; b. Candon. Bradford County. Pa.. April 10. 1S75;
e. high school, music; lessons in Canton, Elmira. New
York and two terms in Conservatory of Music. Phila-
delphia. Was violin Instructor. Pioneer Better Films
Chairman, beginning in 1927. Writes Better Film arti-
cles in .Tohnstown Democrat, and gives reports at monthly
meetings of chapter, cooperates with local theatre man-
agers as to dates and advertisincr. Is charter member of
"Littlo Theatre Group," organized 1926.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SOMNES. GEORGE:
.\lmanac.)
SONDERGAARD, Gale: Actress, b. Litchfield. Minn.;
h. 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 120 lbs; black hair and brown eyes;
m. Herbert Riberman, director: e. TTniv. of Minnesota,
A.B. On stage in "Strange Interlude." "Red Rust."
and others. In 1936: "Anthony Adverse." WB. In 1937-
"Maid of Salem." Paramount. Ranked first in th"
Academy 1936 awards as outstanding actress in a supporting
role fcr her portrayal In "Anthony Adverse."
SONDES, WALTER: Actor. In 1936: "The Marriage
of Corhal," General.
SONJA. MAGDA: Actress. In 1936: "The Robber
Symphony," produced by Concordia.
SOREL. GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Sing Me a Love
Song." WB.
SORENSEN, STERLING: Reviewer and theatre page
editor. Capital Times, Madison. Wis. ; b. Denmark, Oct.
26, 1909.
SORIN, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SORINA, KATYA: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SOSKIN, PAUL: Executive. Managing director and
executive producer, Soskin Productions. Ltd., London, b.
Kertch, South Russia, Feb. 23, 1905; unmarried; e.
studied architecture and took degree University of London.
Qualified architect, traveled Continent studying styles In
European cities. Entered film industry as art director;
in 1931 became a director of British European Film
Corporation. Ltd., London; in 1934 formed own company,
Soskin Productions, Ltd., and produced film versions of:
"Ten Minute Alibi" and "While Parents Sleep"; then
"Two's Company" for UA. 1936 "The Shadow on the
Wall," "Two's Company," UA.
SOSS, WILMA: Public Relations, b. San Francisco
Cal. Was motion picture critic Brooklyn Times Reporter
and freelance writer. Was associated with the late Harry
Reichenbach; Universal. Columbia Pictures. Publicity
director. Gladys Swarthout.
bOTHERN, ANN: r. n. Harrlette Lake; b. Valley
City. N. D., January 2. 1909; h. 5 feet, 1% Inches:
w. 112 pounds; blue-gray eyes, brown hair; e. attended
Central High School in Minneapolis and for three years
was at the University of Washington. Mother, Mrs.
Annette Yde-Lake, celebrated soprano and coach of a
number of motion picture stars; m. Roger Pryor. On stage:
starred in "Everybody's Welcome," "Of Thee I Sing," and
others. Now under contract to Columbia and has appeared
in 1934 in "Let's Fall in Love," "Melody in Spring,"
Paramount; "The Hell Cat," "Blind Date," "The Party's
Over," Columbia: "Kid Millions," United Artists. In
1935: "Folies Bergere," United Artlsts-20th Century:
"Eight Bells," Columbia; "Hooray for Love," RKO. In
1936: "Don't Gamble With Love," "Hell-Ship Morgan,"
"You May Be Next." Columbia; "My American Wife."
Paramount; "Walking on Air." "Smartest Girl in Town."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Dangerous Number," MGM;
"Fifty Roads to Town," RKO-Radio.
SOTOFF, PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Anthony Adverse,"
WB.
SOTTILE. ALBERT: Exhibitor, at Charleston, S. C,
General Manager, Pastime Amusement Co.. operating the
Gloria, Majestic, Garden and Victory. Director of Thea-
tre Owners of North and South Carolina, Inc.
In 193T: "The Black
SOUBIER, CLIFFORD: Actor.
Legion," WB.
SOUSSANIN, NICHOLAS: Actor. Pictures include:
"The Midnight Sun." Universal; "Hotel Imperial," "A
Gentleman of Paris." "The Spotlight." "The Last Com-
mand." Paramount: "One Increasing Purpose," Fox:
"The Yellow Lily," First National; Count Zubov Vala-
riimir in "Adoration," First National; El Moro In "Thf
Squall." First National; "The Night Watch." Firs'
National; "Trent's Last Case," Fox. In 1936: "Under
Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox.
SOUTHERN, EVE: Actress. Appeared in 1929 In "The
Haunted House": "Lilies of the Field" (1930), First
National. In 1935: "The Ghost Walks," Invincible.
SOUTHLAND RHYTHM GIRLS: In 1935: Universal
short product.
SO WARDS. GEORGE: Actor. In 1935: "The Crimson
Trail." Universal.
SPAAK, CHARLES: Writer. In 1936: wrote story
which was basis of "La Kermesse Herolque." American
Tobis.
SPACEY, JOHN G.: Actor. In 1936: "The Moon's
Our Home." Paramount: "Thank You, Jeeves!," 20th
Cent-Fox. In 1937: "Women of Glamour," Columbia,
SPAETH, ARTHUR F.: Motion picture and dramatic
critic. The News. Cleveland; b. Cleveland. Jan. 31, 1904;
p. M. S. Spaeth; e. high school, John Marshall College
of Law; m. Ruth Merrlam Spaeth. Was with Rowley and
Brush-Moore newspapers. Was city editor of the Cleve-
land News.
SPAETH, SIGMUND: Musician and writer on music
subjects. e. AB and MA, Haverford College; PHD,
Princeton. On radio and screen known as the "Tune
Dcloctive." In 1934 appeared in Patho Review No, 4,
RKO short product. Music editor. New York Evening
Mail, four years. Published and wrote. "Art of Enjoying
Music." "Common Sense in Music." "Great Symphonies
and How to Recognize Them." and others. Radio broad-
casts include Rheingold Beer. Happy Wonder Bakers and
others. President, Song Mart, a clearing house for
amateur song writers and publishers.
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SPANDAU. J. JEROME: Branch Manager, b. Pitts-
burgh, Pa.. May 11, 1892: e. Freehold Military Academy:
Kast Liberty High School. Pittsburgh and Carnegie Tech
for 2Vi years, studied architecture. With Warner. 1912-
1914; World Film. 1914-1917; Universal. 1917-1918; Fox.
1918-1922; operator of the Family Theatre. Braddock. Pa.,
from 1922-1925. With Universal in Philadelphia from
Feb. 16. 1925 to November, 1935. Transferred to Buflfalo,
November, 1925. To Omaha. February, 1933. as manager.
Transferred to Des Moines, Universal.
SPARKS. EDDIE JAMES: President of Sparks M\
Florida Circuit; b. Waco, Texas, Aug. 25. 1877; p.
Thaddeus P. Sparks and Rebecca Pine Shelton ; e. Waco
High School. Asbury College. Wilmore, Ky.. and Webb
College at Bell Buckle, Tenn. ; m. Wynona Thomas. Jan.
27, 1912. Connecttd with .-Vmerican Cotton Company at
Waco. Was president of the I'crty Singers Club of Waco.
Tex, Organized the "Texas Comedy Four" and played
the act in vaudeville for three years. In 1910 tock posi-
tion with Bonita Theatre, Augusta, Ga,. as manager.
Then went with Southern Theatre Enterprises at Bir-
mingham. Ala. This company developed Into one of
earliest circuits. After three years with this company,
became a theatre owner, having houses in Columbia and
Spartanburg, S. C, Newport News and Petersburg. Va..
Asheville, N. C. and .\ugusta. f!a. To Florida 10 years
.igo with S. A. Lynch Enterprises, disposing of his out-
of-state holdings, and later developed the present SparVs
circuit.
SPARKS. HENRY: Exhibitor, Grand Theatre. Cooper,
Texas; b, Terrell, Texas. Nov. 18, 1876; p. Geo. W. and
Sophia Sparks: e. common school: married. Bookkeepio,;
and banking experience before entering motion picture
industry. Began April 1, 1915, and has operated Grand
Theatre at Cooper continuously since.
SPARKS, MARTHA LEE: (Sec 1930-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
SPARKS, NED: Actor. b. Ontario. Canada; h. 5
feet 8Vi inches; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 180
pounds; e. Toronto. Stage experience with Alice Brady,
Madge Kennedy and William Collier. Pictures Include;
"The Big Noise," First National; "The Small Bachelor."
"Alias the Deacon," Universal; "Alias the Lone Wolf,"
Columbia; "The Secret Studio," Fox; Happy in "Love
Comes Along," KKO; "Nothing But the Truth," "The
Canary Murder Case," Paramount; "Strange Cargo,"
Pathe; "Street Girl," Radio Pictures; "Double Cross
Roads," Fox; "The Devil's Holiday," Paramount; "The
Fall Guy" (1930). Radio Pictures; "Conspiracy" (1930).
Radio Pictures; "Leathernecking" (1930), Radio Pictures;
in 1931: "The Iron Man," Universal; "The Secret Call,"
Paramount; "Corsair," United Artists; "The Miracle
Man," Paramount. In 1933: "Gold Diggers of 1933,"
Warner; "Lady For a Day," Columbia; "Too Much
Harmony," "Alice in Wondeiland," Paramount; "Going
Hollywood." MGM. In 1934: "Hi, Nellie." "Sweet Ade-
line." Warner; "Private Scandal," Paramount: "Marie
Galante," Fox; "Sing and Like It." RKO; "Imitation of
Life." Universal. In 1935: "Sweet Music," Warner:
"George White's 1935 Scandals." Fox; "Collegiate," Para-
mount. In 1930: "Two's Company," UA; "The Bride
Walks Out," RKO-Radio; "One in a Million," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
SPARKS. ROBERT: Story editor. Radio Pictures.
b. West Union. Ohio. February 4. 1901; married; p.
John and Elsie Sparks; e. University of Cincinnati Law
School. Law clerk; newspaper reporter; manager Boston
Stock Company, St. James, Boston, three seasons; organ-
ized The Lakewood Players, Skov\'hegen, Me., Ave summer
seasons; general manager for Actors' Theatre; William
Harris, Jr.; Patterson McNutt; Alexander McKaig. Or-
ganized Philadelphia Theatre Association and produced
"Lysistrata"; produced and directed plays "Never No
More" and "Monkey." Joined Paramount in May, 1932.
In 1933 with Franke Partes wrote continuity for "Cradle
Song." Paramount. In 1934, dialogue director. T'nited
Artists. In 1935, test director and charge of new talent
for Fox. Collaborated on screen play "The Lady Con-
sents," RKO-Radio. In 1936. became story editor. Radio
Pictures,
SPARKUHL, THEODOR: Director of photography.
Paramount; b. Hannover, Germany. Oct. 7. 1S94: p. Karl
and Erna Sparkuhl; e. graduate of Lyceum II, Hannover
•nd University Goettingen and Bonn; m. Helen Sparkuhl.
graduate of university Athens. has five children.
Started in 1911 with Leon Gaumont in Berlin in
projector sales department; became cinematographer
in 1912 at same firm for News. First studio job with
Eikofilm, Berlin, 1913. Throughout war shot war news
tor government in Russia. Asia and Palestine; also prac-
ticed surgery during war with Red Cross in Constantinople;
was decorated for outstanding operations. Connected
with Ernst Lubitsch at UFA Berlin; shooting exclusively
for Lubitsch until 1923. then for UFA again until 1928.
Went to BIP, London until 1930, then to Braunberger-
Richebe in Paris until 1931. Came to United States in
December, 1931. With Paramount since 1933. In that
year photographed "Midnight Club," "Too Much Har-
mony," "Lone Cowboy," Paramount. In 1934 collaborated
on "No More Women," "Search tor Beauty," "Enter
Madame," Paramount; "Caravan." Fox. In 1935: photog-
raphy, "Four Hours to Kill." "College Scandal," "The
Last Outpost," "Ship Cafe." In 1936: "13 Hours by
Air." "Forgotten Faces," "Yours for the Asking," "The
Big Broadcast of 1937." "College Holiday"; in 1937:
"Internes Can't Take Money" and collaborated on "High,
Wide and Handsome," all Paramount.
SPAULDING. PROF, HECTOR G.: (See 1936-37 Mo-
tion Picture Almanac.)
SPEAKS, JOHN: Production associate. In 1935: "The
Last Days of Pompeii," RKO. In 1936: "Dancing
Pirate." RKO-Radio.
SPEAR, HARRY: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Cal., Decem-
ber 16, 1921; h. 49 inches; light brown hair and blue
eyes; w. 62 pounds; p. grandmother was on the stage
for 30 years, playing mother parts in pictures; grand-
father was stage manager for Frohman In 1895, also
stage manager for Ethel Barrymore and Henry Miller;
e. in school in Hal Roach lot with Mrs. Fern Carter,
supervised by Los Angeles board of Education; hy. train-
ing animals, has a family of 13 white rats and two
dogs. Started in pictures when three years old with
Big Boy at Educational. Has worked with Bod LaRocque.
"Smith Family": comedies on Mack Sennett lot, and
with Buck Jones at Fox. Under contract to Hal Roach
in "Our Gang."
SPEARE. DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SPEARING, JAMES 0.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac.)
SPEARMAN, FRANK H.: Writer. In 1935: story.
"Whispering Smith Speaks." 20th Century-Fox.
SPEERS, ROBERT D.: Writer. In 1935: story "Too
Tough to Kill." Columbia.
SPEIDELL, FRANK K.: President of Audio Pro-
ductions, Inc., 250 West 57th Street, New York City; b.
Louisville, Ky., Feb, 3, 1898; married; e. Columbia Uni-
versity. Previously writing, newspapers, magazines and
advertising agency work. In motion picture industry,
writing and directing, educational and advertising films.
Production manager. Visugraphic Pictures, Inc. Joined
Audio Productions, 1933.
SPELLMAN. LEORA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SPELVIN. GEORGE: Actor. In 1936; "Susy," MGM.
SPENGE, RALPH: Writer, b. Key West, Fla.. Novem-
ber 4, 1890; h. 5 feet 10% inches; w. 160 pounds; brown
hair and brown eyes; married and has one child. Was
vice-president and general manager of the Houston
Daily Telegram, correspondent with Pershing on Mexican
border. Screen career. Mack Sennett, Sunshine Comedies,
Fox; wrote "American Pluck," Chadwick; "Bringing Up
Father." MGM: titles for "A Lady of Chance," MGM;
1930-31. "The Florodora Girl." "Way Out West," MGM;
and "Assorted Nuts," "Hook, Line and Sinker," "Half
Shot at Sunrise," Radio, In 1931: collaborated on dia-
logue and adaptation "Peach O' Reno," "Everything's
Rosle," "Full of Notions," "Laugh and Get Rich,"
"Caught Plastered." "Cracked Nuts," RKO-Radio; "The
Gorilla," WB. In 1932: "The Passionate Plumber."
"Speak Easily," MGM; "The Crooked Circle." World
Wide; "Fast Life," MGM, In 1933: "Warrior's Hus-
band," Pox; "Tomorrow at Seven," "Sailor Be Good,"
Radio; with Walter DeLeon wrote screen play for
"Her Bodyguard." Paramount; with Sonya Levien
on "Mr. Skiteh." Fox. In 1934: wrote dialogue for
"Stand Up and Cheer." Fox; collaborated on screen play
of "I'll Tell the World." wrote added dialogue for "Half
a Sinner," Universal; collaborated on screen play of
"Strictly Dynamite." co-author of additional dialogue of
"Cockeyed Cavaliers." RKO: wrote story of "The Loud
Speaker." Monogram; collaborated on screen play of
"Murder in the Private Car," "The Band Plays On."
"Student Tour." "Death on the Diamond." MGM. In
1935: collaborated on screen story of "The Winning
Ticket." "Here Comes the Band." MGM; original story,
"Social Pirates," filmed in 1935 as "Going Highbrow,"
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Warner; collaborated (jn screen play "Two Fisted." Para-
mount; collaborated on screen play, "The Big Broadcast
of 193t)," "Lady Be Careful." Paramount; screen story
which was the basis of "Poor Little Kicli Girl." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: made adaptation for "Where
There's a Will," collaborated, on story "Everybody Dance."
GB.
SPENCER, DOROTHY: Film editor In 1936: "The
Case Against Airs. Ames." J'aramounl ; "I'lie Luckiest
Girl in the World." V.
SPENCER, ELEANOR CAMPBELL: Womans editor.
Hamilton Daily News, Hamilton, Ohio; b. Hamilton, Ohio.
Sept. 10, 1S92; p. W. H. C. Campbell; e. high scliool.
Kditorial representative for fifteen trade magazines in
liutfalo; freelance newspaper correspondent for five years;
advertising manager of Federal Radio Corp., Buffalo.
N. Y. . for two years; past seven years motion picture and
woman's editor. Hamilton Daily News.
SPENCER, FRED": Assistant director. In 1936: "The
Glory Trail," "Rebellion." Crescent.
SPENCER, JEANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
SPENCER. ROBERT: Actor, b. Mobile, Ala., March
25. 1909; h. 5 ft. llVa in.; w. 172 lbs.; blue-gray eyes
and brown hair. On stage in "Me for You," "Heads Up,"
and others. In 1937: "Oh. Doctor!" Universal.
SPERLIN, BERT: Assistant director. In 1935: "The
Last of the Pagans," MGM.
SPERLING, HAZEL: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
SPERLING. MILTON: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on screen story and scren play "Sing. Baby. Sing," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
SPEWACK, BELLA: Writer, b. Hungary. Began writ-
ing at the age of ten; contributed to Red Book, Metro-
politan, Live Stories, Liberty and Cosmopolitan; inter-
views for New York Times, Herald-Tribune, The Sun
and The Post; press agent for the Actors Equity As-
sociation; national publicity director of Girl Scouts of
America; went to Europe with her husband as foreign
correspondent for the New York World; four years with
headquarters at Moscow; since 1926 has been writing
for the theatre; co-author, with her husband, Sam Spewack,
of "War Song." "Poppa." "The Solitaire Man," and "The
Shyster": author of original screen story, "For the Love
of Lil," Columbia; signed by Paramount and worked
on the dialogue of "Roped In." In 1931: collaborated on
dialogue "Caught," Paramount. In 1933: Together with
.Samuel Spewack wrote "Tlie Nuisance." "The Soletaire
.Man." "Should Ladies Behave'/" "Clear All Wires,"
MGM. In 1934: collaborated with Samuel Spewack on
screen play of "The Cat and the Fiddle." "The Gay
Hride." JIG.M. In 1935: collal)orated on adaptation.
■Kendczvous." MGM.
SPEWACK. SAMUEL: Writer. 1931: story and screen
play of "Terror of Night." Famous Attractions; "Secret
Witness," Columbia; joint dialogue. "Caught." Para-
mount. Together with Bella Spewack wrote adaptation
and dialogue. 1933, on "The Nuisance." "The Solitaire
.Man." "Should Ladies Behave?" MGM; collaborated on
story and adaptation of "Clear .\11 Wires." MGil. In
1934: collaborated with Bella Spewack on screen pla.v
uf "The Cat and the Fiddle." "The Gay Bride." MGM.
In 193.1: collaborated on adaptation. "Rendezvous." MGM.
SPICKER, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
SPIEGELGLASS. LEONARD: Assi.stant to Emanuel
Cohen. Major I'ictures. In 1933: wrote screen play.
"Hello Sister" Fox. Jn 1935: associate producer.
"Princess O'Hara." Universal. In 1936: joined MGM as
associate on production staff. .Joined Major Pictures.
SPIELTER. WILLIAM: Arranging Composer, b. New
York City, October 4, 1897; p. Herman and Josephine
Sonntag Splelter; father was a composer and planUt.
mother taught singing; e. Bremen, Germany. Joined Wlf
mark and Son. as composer and arranger. Went to Holly
wood In September, 1932. to join Fox Film as an ar-
ranging composer for talking pictures.
SPILLMAN. HOWARD H.: Story Editor, b. New
York City. Oct. 28. 1899: h. 5 feet 11% inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds: hy. Music; p. Mr.
and Mrs. B. F. SpiUman, father a lawyer; e. Yale, class
of 1920. B.A. ; Columbia University. B.A., In law. Class
of 1922. B.L., Lawyer. 1922-1932. Assistant district at-
torney in New York. 1922-1924. Author of many legal
articles and of legal reference book "Corporate Directors."
President, assistant producer in B. P. Scbulberg Unit at
Paramount. October 1932 to October 1933. Story editor
at BKO since October 1933.
In 1936: "Bamona,"
SPINDOLA, ROBERT: Actor.
20th Cent. -Fox.
SPINNER. BABY MARILYN: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
SPIRA. CAMILLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SPITALNY, PHIL: Orchestra leader. With his
Pennsylvania Orchestra in Metro Movietone Act No. 82.
1.1 1934 with his orchestra in Vitaphone short product. In
1935: with all girl band in Vitaphone short product; Para-
mount short product.
SPITZ. HENRY: Assistant director. Conn Studios, b.
Paterson, N. J., March 4, 1905; e. public schools. New-
York Military Academy. Was general manager of Quacken-
bush Department Stores. Served on board of Preakness
Hill Country Club, also on Barnet Memorial Hospital
Board. From 1930-34 was vice-president of the Marshall-
Matherson Department Store. Entered motion picture in-
dustry in 1935 with Cameo as production and business
manager, "Murder by Television," "Rich Relations." In
1936: associate producer Cameo-Imperiai Pictures. "1
Demand Payment," "High Hat." In 1937: became
assistant production manager and assistant director for
Conn Productions, "Valley of Terror," "Sing While Y'^ou're
Able, " "Tous;h to Handle." "Whistling Bullets."
SPITZ, LEO: President of RKO Radio and K-A-O.
b. June 30, 1888; e. Chicago University. Is a member of
the Chicago and American Bar Association, Standard and
the Chicago Riding Club. Became associated with Balaban
and Katz when that circuit acquired Lubliner Trlnz in-
terests in 1925. Maintains office at 33 North La Salle
Street, and is the Balaban and Katz general counsel.
Although not on the directorate he is known to have taken
active part in the Balaban and Katz directors' meetings,
and this work has taken him into many phases of industry,
including the legal affairs of Paramount Publix. Important
factor in operators' union settlement in Chicago. Mr. Spitz
and John Hertz are friends of many years' standing prior
to Mr. Hertz's connection with Paramount Publix. Was
Paramount executive in 1932, resigning. 1933, to return to
(i^hicago. In 1935 became president of RKO Radio. In
1936 became president of Keith-Albee-Orpheum.
SPITZER. MARION: Writer, b. New York City; e.
New York University: m. Harlan Thompson, writer. Was
reporter on Brooklyn Times, then New York Globe, where
she was placed in dramatic department. Did publicity for
B. F. Keith Circuit, Shubert, and Edgar Selwyn. First
short story published in 1924 by Smart Set. Novels In-
clude "Who Would Be Free?" and "A Hungry Young
Lady." Was In editorial department. Fox, then contract
writer. Became assistant to chairman of the editorial
board. Paramount.
SPIVACK. MURRAY: Supervisor of Music Scoring ud
Sound Effects, RKO Radio Pictures, Hollywoocl. b.
New York City, September 6, 1900; e. Stuyvesant high
school and College of the City of New York; married.
Studied chemical engineering and worked his way through
school by playing In orchestras; was in orchestras when
sound started and went into the work of handling sound
effects at the Pathe studios in New York, thence to RKO
Radio Pictures in Hollywood. Supervisor, Recording De-
partment, Assistant Musical Director. In 1933, handled
the sound effects on "King Kong." Radio. 1934: business
manager of music department. Handled music scoring and
recording on "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay
Divorce" and "Little Women," RKO Radio. In 1935:
music recorded: "Charlie Chan in Egypt." "Curly Top."
"Dressed to Thrill," "The Farmer Takes a Wife,"
"Ginger," "In Old Kentucky." "Ladies Love Danger."
"Orchids to You," "Red Heads on Parade," "Silk Hat
Ivid," 'Steamboat Round the Bend," 'Thunder in the
Night," "Under the Pampas Moon," "Way Down East,"
"Welcome Home." 20th Century-Fox. 1935-36 recorded
music for "Here's to Romance," 20th Cent. -Fox.
SPIVEY. VICTORIA: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
SPLETTER. CARLA: Actress. In 1936: "Letzte Rose."
Casino.
SPOLIANSKI, MISCHA: Musical Director. In 1933:
"The Lucky Number," Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1935: music.
"Sanders of the River." London Films-UA.
SPONABLE, EARL I.: Chief Engineer. Twentieth
Century-Fox Film. Co-inventor. Movietone. Eleven years
with .Movictoncws. Fox-Film and Twentieth Century-Fox.
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SPOTTESWOOD, JAMES: (See 1936 37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
SPRAGUE, CHANDLER: Writer, b. Haverhill, Mass.,
May 26, 1886; e. Phllllps-Exeter University; h. 6 feet 1
inch; w. 175 pounds; dark hair, brown eyes; hy. tennis
and fishing. In 1926 went to United Artists as assistant
to John Considlne; seenarized ' '08011116" tor Norma
Talmadge; went to Famous Players-Lasky as a writer;
joined Fox in 1929. In 1933 collaborated in "The
Nuisance." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on screen play
of "I Like It That Way," Universal; "The Menace,"
Paramount. In 1935: collaborated "Men Without Names,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated "Early to Bed," Para-
imount.
SPRING, B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SPRING, JOY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SPRING, MORTON A.: Distribution. Assistant man-
ager of the international organization of Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. b. New York City. e. New York public schools
and High School of Commerce, New York City. Previ-
ously was assistant to Arthur M. Loew, executive of
I,oew's, Inc.
SPRING, SAMUEL: Attorney. 444 Madison Ave., New
York City. b. San Diego, Cal. e. Harvard University
and Law School. Previously vice-president, general coun-
sel, treasurer for First National. Formerly advisory coun-
sel of Radio-Keith -Orpheum Corp. Director, Universal
Corp.
SPRINGER, FERD: General manager and director of
productions for General Business Films, Inc., New York,
since 1929, Formerly In charge of service. Previously
assistant to vice -president of Jam Handy Picture Service
and promoted to charge of sales contacts and service. In
1929 honored by the Rice Leaders of World Association.
SPRINGER, NORMAN: Writer. In 19.S1: story
"Shanghled Love," Columbia. 1932: story "Stowaway."
Universal. 1935: original screen story "A Scream in
the Dark," Kirkwood-Commodore. In 1937: story "The
Devil's Playground," Columbia.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SPRINGLER, HILDA:
Almanac.)
SPROTTE, BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SPROULE, LEE J.: Exhibitor, Ritz Theatre, Garden
City, Kansas; b. Ellsworth, Kansas, Feb. 4, 1901: p.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sproule : e. high school. Tele-
graph operator for Santa Fe Railroad, two years;
bookkeeper for Barton Salt Company. Hutchinson. Kansas,
10 years, and assistant manager of Hutchinson (Tider and
Vinegar Company, Hutchinson. Kansas. Started with Iris
Theatre, Hutchinson, in June, 1932. Opened Rex Theatre,
Newton, Kansas, January. 1933. Opened Yale Theatre,
Eort Scott, Kansas, December, 1934. Purchased Main-
street Theatre, Chanute, Kansas. March. 1935, and leased
Ritz Theatre. Garden City. Kansas. Purchased building
September, 1935. Opened State Theatre. Hutchinson, July,
1936. Purchased Rialto Theatre. Marysville. November,
1936. Bought, Cozy Theatre, Ottawa, December, 1936.
In 1937 bought Mac Theatre, McPherson, all in Kansas.
Sproule Theatre Circuit consists of above nine theatres.
SPURIN, ELBERT: Assistant director. In 1935: "Last
of the Pagans," MGM.
SPRY, THOMAS B.: Branch Manager for New England
for Warner-First National with headquarters in Boston.
Veteran in film industry and well known throughout New
England territory where he has been active for more than
22 years. Established first association in films when he
went to Boston to be married. Started with Louis B.
Mayer, opened small independent exchange, handling the
six Jesse Lasky productions of that time. Became partner
of Nathan Gordon in distribution enterprise and partner in
First National when it was organized. When Warner took
over First National he was retained as Boston manager. In
point of service is oldest sales executive in New England.
Early experience was as advance agent and publicity repre-
sentative for theatrical producers.
SQUIER, EMMA LINDSAY: Writer. In 1936: story
"Dancing Pirate." RKO-Radio.
SQUIER, JAMES C: Director. Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer,
London, b. Soho, London, April 6, 1880; married. Was
connected with photographic Industry before joining
Butcher and Tyler companies, later Globe Film Co. ; in
1915 joined Sir William Jury In Jury-Metro-Goldwyn
PlctUfPS.
SQUIRX, "HARRY E.; Cameraman. In 1935: collabor-
ated on photography, "Fang and Claw." RKO.
SQUIRE, RONALD: Actor, b. Tiverton, Dievonshlre.
England, March 25, 1886: e. Wellington College: div.
Muriel Martin-Harvey. Made his first stage appearance
in 1909 and has since appeared in "The Admirable
Crichton," "Our Betters," "East Is West," "Bull-Dog
Drummond," "Dear Brutus," "The Last of Mrs. Chey-
ney," "By Candle Light," "Springtime for Henry" and
many others. In 1934: "Wild Hoy," GB. In 1935;
"Come Out of the Pantry," B & D-UA. In 1936: "Love
In Exile," General; "Dusty Ermine," Twickenham.
STABENAU, TONY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
STAGEY, ERIC: Assistant director under contract to
Selznick International Pictures. Inc. In 1935: "Les
Miserables," "The Melody Lingers On," UA. In 1936:
"Little Lord Fauntleroy " "The Garden of Allah" for
Selznick International.
STACK, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Baker, Ore.; p. father
Irish, mother French-Canadian; e. local schools. Stanford
University, and studied at Sorbonne School of the Arts,
Paris. Went to England, and played in a provincial
stock theatre, including Shakespearean roles. Played
Shakespeare at the "Old Vic" Theatre, London. Played
in original London production of "Outward Bound."
Toured Australia and New Zealand with Shakespearean
companies. Came to Hollywood in 1928, and appeared
on stage, including "The Queen Was in the Parlor."
Appeared with Ruth Chatterton in "The Right to Love."
In 1933: "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," Fox. Later
appearances include "Manhattan Melodrama," "Nana,"
"Stamboul Quest," "The Fountain," "Hell in the Heav-
ens," "Mills of the Gods." In 1935: "College Scandal."
Paramount; "Becky Sharp," RKO-Ploneer. In 1936:
"Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio; "The Last of the
Mohicans," UA; "His Brother's Wife," MGM; "Pennies
from Heaven." Columbia; "Stowaway," 20th Cent.-Fox.
Ill 1937: "Soldier and the Lady," RKO.
STAFFORD, "BABE": (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STAFFORD, BESS: Actress. In 1935: "It Happened
in New York," Universal. In 1936: "The Leavenworth
Case," Republic.
STAFFORD, GRACE: Actress. In 1935: "Dr So-
crates," Warner. In 1936: "I Married a Doctor," "An-
thony Adverse," WB.
STAFFORD, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
STAHL, JOHN M.: Director, b. New York City, Janu-
ary 21, 1886; e. New York City; h. 5 feet, 10 inches;
w. 158 pounds; gray hair, gray eyes. Was on the stage
for 14 years. In 1914 became a director for an inde-
pendent motion picture company in New York and has
been a film director ever since; spent 12 years with
Louis B. Mayer, during the life of that producer's first
National contract and later at MGM, and for more than
two years was vice president in charge of production for
Tiflfany-Stahl company; among his outstanding pictures
have been "Wives of Men," "The Child Thou Gavest
Me," "The Dangerous Age," "Why Men Leave Home,"
"Husbands and Lovers," "The Great Galiato," "Memory
i.ane," "The Gay Deceiver," "In Old Kentucky," and In
1930-31 "A Lady Surrenders" and "Seed" for Universal,
Directed "Strictly Dishonorable" and "Back Street." Uni-
versal. In 1933: "Only Yesterday," Universal. In 1934:
"Imitation of Life," Universal. In 1936: produced and
directed "Magnificent Obsession," Universal.
STAHL, MAX: Branch Manager, b. Russia, Aug. 3,
1893; p. mother; e. grade school; married. Was a
jeweler. Exhibitor for five years, 11 years branch manager
and special representative of Educational. Four years
branch manager for United Artists, Minneapolis and Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, present position.
STAHL-NACHBAUR, ERNST: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
STALLICH, JAN: Chief cameraman and lighting expert,
ATP Studios and Pall Mall Productions, London. b.
Prague, March 19, 1907; married; e. high school and
State Art School at Prague and entered film business from
school, as apprentice in laboratory, then cameraman for
50 pictures on the Continent and in England, including
"Ecstasy" and "Nocturno," "Le Golem," "Young Love."
"Whom the Gods Love," "Lonely Road," and "Moonlight
Sonata."
STALLINGS, CHARLES P.: Unit Manager. b.
Michigan, August 19, 1893; married. American Film
Company, 1913-15; Yorke-Metro, 1916-17; pilot in Air
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Service, 1917-19; Goldwyn, 1919-20; Reginald Barker
Productions, L. B. Mayer Studios and MG.U, 1921-28,
production manager; Tlie Caddo Company, Howard Uughes,
production manager, 1929-32; all physical production and
Reed Sl.ow. RKO Studios, 193^-;i4. unit manager. Prin-
cipal productions; "Hunchbaclt of Notre Dame." "Ben
Hur." "Trail of '98." "Broadway Melody." "Hell's
Angels," "Front Page," "Scarface." Produced on hli
own as independent In 1932. "Decency." Left RKO,
.luly. 1936. joined Universal, Unit manager. In 1937:
"Top of the Town." U.
STALLINGS, H. J.: Exhibitor, Moon Theatres. Inc..
Henderson, N. C. ; b. Henderson, April 29. 1910; p. Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Stallings; e. Henderson High School and
Horner; College; married. Started as helper in 1922 (or
Mr. S. S. Stevenson, working after scliool. Worlsed as
doormai'., relief projectionist, chief projectionist, assistant
manager, house manager, now president and manager.
STALLINGS, LAURENCE: Writer and Dramatic Critic.
Was co-author with Maxwell Anderson of "What Price
Glory." Fox. In 1930: collaborated story "Song of the
West." Warner; screen play "Way for a Sailor," MGM;
dialogue "Billy the Kid." MGM. In 1933: wrote the
screen play. "Big Executive." Paramount; dialogue "Fast
Workers." MGM. Editor, Fox Movietone News, 1934.
In 1935: collaborated on story of "After Office Hours,"
.MGM; collaborated on screen play. "So Red the Rose,"
Parr.mount.
STAMM, MAX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
STAMP-TAYLOR, ENID: Actress, r. n. same. b.
Monkseaton, England. June 12. 1904; h. 5 feet 4 inches;
w. 120 pounds; golden hair, blue-grey eyes: married;
hy. gardening; p. non-pro.; e. Polam Hall. Darlington
and Wentworth Hall. Mill Hill. Went on stage straight
from school after winning Chariot beauty coinpetition.
Films: "Virginia's Husband." Fox; "Feathered Serpent,"
Columbia: "Mr. What's His Name." Warner: "So Yoc
Won't Talk." Warner; "While Parents Sleep." B & D;
"Jimmy Boy," Universal; "Two Hearts in Harmony."
B.I. P.; "Queen of Hearts." A.T.P. : "Blind Man's
Bluff," Fox-British; "House Broken." Paramount; "Keep
Your Seats Please," "Feather Your Nest." ATP; "Under-
neath the Arches," Twickenham; "Take a Chance,"
Grosvenor; "Ok for Sound," Gainsborough.
STAMPER, GEORGE HAYMID:
Picture Almanac.)
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(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
STAMPER, PC
Almanac.)
STANBOROUGH, CYRIL: Still Cameraman. Twick-
enham Film Studios, London, England; b. England, 1892.
Was on the stage, in journalism and press photography
until the war. Entered motion picture Industry with old
Hepworth Company. Acted as studio secretary, assistant
director and still cameraman, having worked with Broad-
cast, International Artists, Quality Film Plays, B. P
Productions, W. & F. Films, New Era, British ano
Dominion Films, Burlington Films, W. P. Productions,
British Lion, Strand Films, and more recently Twicken-
ham Film, under contract.
STANBURY, DOUGLAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STANDER, LIONEL: Actor. b. New York City; h.
6 ft.; w. 160 pounds; e. public, high school, and college;
brown eyes and hair. In 1935: "The Scoundrel." Para-
mount; "Page Miss Glory."
Warner; "Hooray for Love,"
"We're in the Money."
RKO; "The Gay Decep-
tion." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Milky Way.'
'The Music Goes 'Round,
Meet Nero Wolfe," "They
■A
"Soak the Rich." Paramount;
"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town."
Met In a Taxi," "More Than a Secretary," Columbia
In 1937: "League of Frightened Men," Columbia;
Star Is Born," 20th Cent. -Fox.
STANDING, SIR GUY: Actor, b. London, England,
Sept. 1, 1873; blue eyes; gray hair; hy. yachting, boxing;
p. professional. On stage In London and United States and
appeared In "Wild Oats," "The Constant Wife," "Jennie"
and others. Joined Paramount and appeared in the pic-
tures "The Story of Temple Drake." "Midnight Club."
"Hell and High Water." "Cradle Song." Paramount
release. "A Bedtime Story," "The Eagle and the Hawk."
In 1934: "Death Takes a Holiday," "Now and Forever."
"The Witching Hour." "Double Door," "Car 99." Para-
mount. In 1935: "Lives of a Bengal Lancer." "Annapolis
Farewell." "The Big Broadcast of 1936." Paramount. In
1936: "Palm Springs." "The Return of Sopliie Lang."
"I'd Give My Life." Paramount; "Lloyds of London,"
20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Bulldog Drummond Escapes,"
Paramount. Died Feb. 24, 1937.
STANDING, JOAN: Actress, b. England. June 21,
1903; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; auburn hair and brown eyes;
w. 120 pounds; e. in New York City and Los Angeles,
Cal.; m. Otto Pierce, professional; hy. baseball, tennis
and swimming. No stage experience. Screen career
started in 1918. In the following productions: "Greed,"
"Ritzy," "Campus Flirt," "Women Who Give," "Beau
Sabreur," "Home James," "Cohens and Kellys in At-
lantic City," "College Hero," "Little Firebrand" and
"Beilly of Rainbow Division." In 1929 appeared In
"The Kid's Clever," "My Lady's Past," "Fashions In
Love," "The Street of Chance' (193U), Paramount. In
193-1: "Jane Eyre," Monogram. In 1935: "Headline
Woman," Mascot.
STANDING, WYNDHAM: Actor, b. London, England,
1880; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; brown hair and gray eyes; w.
175 pounds; p. Herbert Standing, professional; e. St.
Paul's College, London, England; m. Winifred Standing,
professional; hy. horseback riding and most sports. On
the stage in England, Paris and Berlin. On the screen
in the following productions: "Port of Missing Girls,"
"Paid in Full," "Eyes of the Soul," "Rose of the
World," "Miracle of Love," "Witness for Defense,"
"North Bound," "Dark Angel," "Secrets," "The Can-
adian," "Thumbs Down" and "City Gone Wild." Free-
lance actor. In 1933: "A study in Scarlet," Fox-World
Wide; "Design for Living," Paramount. In 1934: "Imita-
tion of Life." Universal. In 1935: "Clive of India," UA-
20th Century. In 1936: "Mary of Scotland." RKO-Radio;
"Beloved Enemy," UA.
STAN ELL I AND EDGAR: Actors. In 1933 appeared
in "Radio Parade," British International.
STANFORD. I. D.: Pen name, "SID." News editor,
th; Sentinel. Santa Cruz. Calif.; b. San Francisco, Calif..
March 25, 1874. Forty-seven years in the newspaper field.
On Redding (Cal.) Shasta County Democrat. Redding
Free Fress, Redding Searchlight, Chico (Cal,) Tribune.
Chico (Cal.) Enterprise, Marysville Appeal, Marysvllle
Democrat, Sacramento Bee, Santa Cruz Sentinel. Seven
years managing owner of theatres in Chico and Marysville.
HUGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Cameraman. In 1936:
STANCE,
Almanac.)
STANGLER, MACK:
Cargo," GN.
STANLEY, AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
STANLEY, CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STANLEY, EDWARD: Actor. In 1936: "Second
Wife," RKO-Radlo. In 1937: "Once a Doctor." WB.
STANLEY, EDWIN: In 1933 appeared in "Interna-
tional House." Paramount; "My Woman." Columbia. In
1934: "The Life of Vergle Winters," RKO. In 1936:
"Hot Money," WB; "The Mandarin Mystery." Republic.
In 1937: "Jlarked Woman," WB.
STANLEY, ERIC: Actor. In 1935: "Invitation to the
Waltz." Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Living
Dangerously. ' ABP. Under contract to Warner Bros..
Hollywood.
STANLEY, FORREST: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STANLEY, IMOGENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
STANLEY, JOE B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STANLEY. LOUISE: Actress. In 1936: "Lady Be
Careful." Paramount. In 1937: "Once a Doctor," WB.
STANLEY. RED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STANLEY. H. VICTOR: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture
.Mnianac.)
STAN MO RE, FRANK: Actor, r. n. Francis Henry
I'ink; b. London, March, 1877: h. 5 feet 5 Inches; w. 187
pounds; gray-brown hair and blue eyes; hy. collecting
antiques. Medical student; then 10 years stage with Sir
Herbert Tree at His Majesty's Theatre. Principal com-
edian, 5 years with the former London Film Co. ; 3 years
comedian, Welsh-Pearson; 1 year. British Screen Pro-
ductions. Principal Alms: "Reveille," "Love, Live and
Laughter," "Bllnkeyes," "A School for Scandal." Talkers:
"The House Opposite," "The Great Gay Road," "A
Temporary Widow." Ufa: "Don Quixote." Nelson Films;
"The Love Wager." and others. In 1935: "It's a Bet,"
BIP.
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STANTON, ERNIE: Actor. Vltaphone No. 2586, "Cut
Tour-elf a Piece of Cake," No. 2587, "English as She Is
Not Spoken.' In 1936: "Stage Struck," FN; "Thank
You, Jeeves!" 20th Centuiy-Pox.
STANTON, PAUL: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "The
Most Precious Thing in Life," Columbia. In 193.5:
"Strangers All." "Another Face," RKO: "Let fim Have
It." "Red Salute," UA-Rellance; "Whipsaw," MGM. In
1936: "Every Saturday Night." "It Had to Happen."
"Charlie Chan at the Cirrus." "Half Angel," "Sins of
Man." "Private Number," "The Road to Glory," "The
Poor Little Rich Girl," "Tlie Crime of Dr. Forbes."
"Sing, Baby, Sing." "Dimples," "Career Woman," 20th
Cent. -Fox; "The Longest Night," MGM; "Night Wait-
ress." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Black Legion." WB;
"Crack-Up." "Love Is News," 20th Cent. -Fox; "Man
of tlie People." MGM.
STANTON. VAL.: Actor. Vltaphone No. 2586, "Cut
Yourself a Piece of Cake," No. 2587, "English as She
Is Not Spoken." In 193(5 : "Stage Struck," FN.
STANTON, WILL.: Actor, b. London, England, Sept-
ember 18, 1893; h. 5 feet 2 Inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 117 pounds; p. Emily Kempster and Henry Stanton,
non -professionals; e. private tutor, and St. Judes, Lon-
don, England; m. Rosalind May, professional; hy. golf,
polo and cricket. He was on the stage for 20 years
appearing in music hall productions. Shuberts Winter
Garden and vaudeville, finally succeeding Charlie Chaplin
for a tour of America. In pictures for seven years, three
months with Hal Roach, also Quartermaster Bates in
Gloria Swanson's "Sadie Thompson"; then three months
with Columbia. He also appeared in the Fox Van Bibber
comedies, and In "False Colors": "True Heaven" (1929),
Fox; "Painted Angel" (1929), First National. In 1933:
"Hello Sister," Pox: "Alice in Wonderland." Para-
mount, In 1934: RKO short product. In 1931'): "The
Last of the Mohicans." IT.4 ; "l.loyds of London," "White
Hunter," 20th Cent. -Fox.
STANWYCK. BARBARA: Actress, r. n. Ruby Stevens;
b. Brooklyn, N. Y., July 16, 1907; h. 5 feet 5 Inches:
vv. 120 pounds; auburn hair, blue eyes; e. Brooklyn
.schools; cliv. Frank Fay. professional. Stage experience.
On screen in: "The Locked Door" (1929), United Artists;
"Mexican Rose" (1929), Columbia; "Ladies of Leisure"
(1930), Columbia; 1932; "Night Nurse," "So Big," "The
Purchase Price," "Jewel Robbery," Warner; "Shopworn,"
"Forbidden," Columbia; (1933) "The Bitter Tea of Gen-
eral Ten," "Brief Moment," "Ladles They Talk About,"
"Baby Face." "Ever in My Heart." Warner. In 1934.
"Gambling Lady," "The Secret Bride," Warner; "A Lost
Lady," First National. In 1935: "The Woman in Red."
First National; "Red Salute," UA-Rellance; "Annie
Oakley." RKO. In 193(i: "A Message to Garcia." "Banio
on My Knee," 20th Cent. -Fox; "The Bride Walks Out."
RKO-Radio; "His Brother's Wife." MGM. In 1937:
"The Plough and the Stars." RKO-Radio.
STAPEL, JOHN C: President, Rock Port (Mo.) Amuse-
ment Company; owner and operator, Paramount Theatre.
Rock Port. Mo. b. Rock Port, Atchison County, Mo.,
Nov, 3, 1893; p. Henry F. and Lily Stapel ; e. Rock Port
High School. Gem City Business College, Bachelor of
.Tournalism, University of Missouri; m. June 9. 1915. Be-
fore (ntering motion picture Industry, work included edit-
ing, insurance. farming and directing publicity of
Missouri State Democratic Committee. President. Kansas-
Missouri Theatre Association, since 1934. President, Mis-
souri Democratic Press Association since 1926. Presidenl.
Missouri Press Association, 1937. Vice-president. State
Association Farm Mutual Ins. Co.. 1937.
STAPLETON, WALLY and VER'DYN: Players, iap
flancers. In ]9:i": Tniversal sliort product.
STARKE, PAULINE: Actress, b. Joplin, Mo.; h. 5
feet 3 inches: dark brown hair and blue-gray eyes: w.
118 pounds; p. Edith Bruce and George Starke, non -pro-
fessionals; e. private tutor; m. Jack White, producer;
hy. riding and tennis. No stage experience. On screen In
"Devil's Cargo," "Adventurer," "Sun Up," "Love Blind-
ness," "Women Love Diamondf," "Captain Salvation"
and "Dance Magic"; in 1929 in "The Viking," MGM;
"Man, Woman and Wife," Universal; In 1930 In "A
Royal Romance," Columbia; "What Men Want," Uni-
versal.
STARKEY, DEWEY: Assistant director. In 1935:
"The Arizonlan." "I Dream Too Much." RKO. In 1936:
"Chatterbox," "Love On a Bet," RKO.
STARLING, LYNN: Writer, b. Hopkinsvllle, Ky.; w.
170 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes. Legitimate stage actor,
scoring In "East Is West" and in "The Famous Mrs.
Fair"; first play was "Meet the Wife," followed by
"In His Arms," "Weak Sisters," "Skin Deep";
dramatized "Basquerie." In 1930-31 wrote "Stolen
Thunder," "Lover Gambler" and "More Than a Kiss,"
•The First Year." "Oh, For a Man," "Don't Bet on
Women." ".\hvays Goodbye." "Transatlantic," Fox;
"Dumbells In Ermine," WB ; "Cynara," United Artists.
In 1933: co-author of screen play, "Torch Singer," Para-
mount. In 1934: collaborated on screen play. "Down to
Their Last Yacht." RKO; "Love Time," Fox; "Tou
Belong to Me." Paramount. In 1935: "Private Worlds,"
collaborated on "Shanghai," Paramount. In 1936: fol-
laborated on screen play. "Give Us This Night." Para-
mount; "Piccadilly Jim," MGM; collaborated on screen
play "More Than a Secretary." Columbia. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play "Women of Glamour,"
Columbia.
STARR, BARRY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Smart Blonde," WB.
STARR. FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
STARR, HELEN: Writer and Actress. Played in stoefc
companies in Waterbury. Worcester, Lynn and other cltiei.
Vaudeville sketch, Keith circuit. Toured in "Within th»
Law" and other plays. Wrote stories and played In
Republic Films. Headed scenario department, T'niversal
Films. New York. Continuity writer at Universal Clf
Titles at Universal Studio. Free lance continuity, maga-
zine features and Action.
STARR, HERMAN: Vice President of Warner Broi.
Pictures, Inc. ; b. Camden, New Jersey, September 30.
1898: e. sciools of Camden. Associated with Warner
Bros, since 1915. President. First National Pictures.
Inc (Maryland). Warner subsidiary. Home: 145 Central
Park West. New Tork City.
STARR. IRVING: Producer, b. New Tork City. Nov
22. 1905; h. 5 feet. 7 inches: brown hair and browri
eyes: w. 170 pounds: e. public school. High School of
Commerce. Columbia University. New Tork: married. Wa'
theatrical agent and producer. Produced "Tombstone
Canyon." "Come On Tarzan." "Fargo Kxpress." "Phantom
Thunderbolt." "Lone Avenger." "Study in Scarlet."
"Constant Woman." K. B R.. 1931-32. 1932-33. "Collu-
sion." Phil Goldstone: l''33-34 "Rncky Rhodes." "When
.1 Afan Sees Red," "The Crimson Trail." TTniversal. In
1935: "Stone of Silver Creek." "His Night Out," Uni-
versal, In 1936: "Nobody's Fool." U,
STARR. JAWES A.: Writer. r. n. .Tames Atherton
Starr; b. Clarksville, Texas, February 3, 1902; h. 5 feet
5 inches; dark brown hair and eyes; w. 140 pounds:
n. Elizabeth and W. C. Starr, non -professionals: e. Oakland
Technical high school : m. Eve Conrad, professional : hy.
collecting rare books, first editions. Office boy for .Joseph
M. Schenck. later in publicity department. Worked as
extra for Mack Sennett and Metro. Became motion picture
editor of Los Angeles Record in 1923. Left to join
F-inress and head drama and motion picture department in
1930. Became motion picture editor of Los Angeles Eve-
ning Herald and Express, on merger Dec. 10, 1931.
Rpeame special writer for New York Dailv and Sunday
Mirror in March. 1934. Sold film rights of "365 Nights
in Hollvwood" to Fnx for Lillian Harvey vehicle. Original
"Gorgeous." to Warner-British as 1933 release. Titles
and dialogue on the following Warner Bros, nictiires. "The
Lion and the Mouse." "My Man," "The Million Dollar
Collar," "One Stolen Night." "The Little Wildcat."
"Kid Gloves." "Fancy Baggage" and "Stolen Kisses."
Titles for Fox pictures. "Chicken a la Klne." "Hit
Favorite Wife," "The Deadwood Coach," "The Lone
Star Ranger" and "Sky High"; and comedy construc-
tion on "Harold Teen" for First National and "Chicken
3 la Kini? for Fox: also "Sweethearts on Parade." "1=
Everybody Happy," "In the Headlines." "Rough Waters."
"Man Hunter." "Wide Open." "Show Girl in Holly-
wood." "In the Next Room." "Sonny Boy." "Frozen
River." "The Other Tomorrow": dialogue and original
stories for 12 Christie-Educational Comedies; dialogue and
original story of "Sky Devils."
STARR. MARTIN: Cie^^nr writer and commentator of
"Movie Stf,rr Dust." heard over Station WMCA. b. New
Yo'k Cirv Dec. 12. 1902- e. Columhia University School
of .Tournalism. Publicity Fox: sales nianaeer. True Storv
pictures. Press renresentative for Ziegfeld "Follies."
"Hot Cha " "Show Boat," h^indling Zicfeld's show girls
exclusively. 1933. ticun with Paramount. "Search for
Beauty." Chorus girls placed with Fox. Paramount. MGM.
Warner. Goldwvn.
STARR. SALLY: Actress, b. Pittsburgh. Pa.. January
23. 1910; h. 5 feet 2 inches: brown hair and eyes; w. 104
pounds; e. Pittsburgh public schools; hy. sports, dancing
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ani riding. Stage career, played two seasons with "Le-
Maire's Affairs," several editions of George White's Scan-
dals," and on Publix Circuit, having been discovered by
Gus Edwards. Entered pictures in 1929. Screen: "Pardon
My Gun," Pathe; "Person.Uily" (1930), Columbia Pro-
ductions; "All for Mabel" (1;)30), Pathe Campus Comedies.
In 1933: "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram;
"In the Money," Chesterfield. In 19;!t:; Kducational short
product.
STARRETT, CHARLES: Actor, b. Athol, Mass.; h. E
feet 2 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 180 pounds; e.
Dartmouth College. When the "Quarterback" was being
made. Starrett and several other members of the Dart-
mouth College football team came to get extra work. After
picture was completed he returned to college, graduated with
honors and Joined Stewart Walker's stock company, play-
ing for three years In Cinicinnatl and Indianapolis. He
then returned to New York, worked two months re-
hearsing "Claire Adams." and a play by .loan Lowell.
Pictures, starting with Paramount, include: "Fast and
Loose," "Royal Family of Broadway," "Silence," "Touch-
down," "No One Man," "Sky Bride," "Lady and Gent";
(1933) "Jungle Bride," "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi,"
Monogram; "Mr. Skitch," Fox; "Murder on the Campus."
Chesterfield. In 1934: "Desirable," Warners; "The Silver
Streak," "This Man Is Mine." RKO; "Green Eyes."
"Stolen Sweets." Chesterfield; "Three on a Honeymoon."
Fox. In 1935: "Sons of Steel." "A Shot in the Dark."
Chesterfield; "Make a Million," Monogram; "So Red the
Rose," Paramount. In 193(1: "Secret Patrol." "The Gal-
lant Defender." "Mysterious Defender," "Stampede."
Columbia. In 1937: "Along Came Love," Paramount;
"Shooting Showdown." Columbia.
STATLER, MARIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
STATLEY. CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STAUB, RALPH B.: Director, b. Chicago, 111.. July
21, 1S99; h. 5 feet 9V2 inches; dark brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 193 pounds; p. Emma and Edward Staub, Don-
professionals; e. Oakland high school; m. Pearl, non-
professional; by. motor boating, hunting. No stage ex-
perience. Screen experience started in 1916 as assistant
cameraman. Was first cameraman, at age of 21 to make
motion pictures in the heart of Alaska. Produced, di-
rected, photographed, edited and sold over 396 one-
reelers. Directed and photographed over 200 one-reel
subjects, over six years with (Columbia, making screen
snapshots. Also known as the "Hollywood Reporter,"
talking behind all silent scenes in Screen Snapshots. In
19.'i4-5 directed Vitaphone shorts. In 1936: "Sitting on
the Moon," "Country Gentlemen." "The Mandarin Mys-
tery." Republic. In 1937: "Join the Marines." Republic.
STAUBER. MARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEADMAN, VERA: Actress, b. Monterey, Cal., June
23. 1900: h. 5 feet 3 Inches: brown hair and eyes; w.
110 pounds; by. horseback riding, tennis and swimming.
Started out as Mack Sennett bathing girl who could
really swim and then became lead at Christie, opposite
many comedians. In 1934: "Elmer and Elsie." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Ring Around the Moon," Chesterfield.
STEARN, BERT M.: District Manager. United Artists.
Cleveland headquarters; b. Cincinnati. Ohio, July 21.
1.S96; married; p. Henry and Hattie Stearn. father
deceased; e. East High School. Cleveland, Ohio;
Mercantile business. New Castle, Pa., operating a depart-
ment store. State right exchange in Cleveland which he
owned. Joined Metro, Cleveland; appointed Warner ex-
change manager there; then Warner Brothers home ofBce.
Returned to Cleveland, joined LInited Artists and nine
years ago promoted to manager. Pittsburgh branch. July
I. 1936. appointed district manager over Indianapolis.
Cincinnati. Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Headquarters in
Cleveland.
STEARN, MAX: Exhibitor. Southern Columbus. Ohio;
b. Hoboken, N. J., Jan. 27. 1873; married; e. high
school; Penny Arcades. Akron, Loraine, Sandusky. Colum-
bus, also Amusement Concessions, Cedar Point, Ohio.
Opened Exhibit theatre, Columbus, Ohio, April 20, 1907.
Built Majestic theatre, Columbus Ohio, 1913. opened
January 12, 1914. President of Parkview Amusement
Company, operator of Olentangy Park. Columbus. Ohio.
Now owner and operator, Southern Theatre Company,
opened September 20. 1931.
STEDMAN. LINCOLN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEDMAN, MYRTLE: Actress. Appeared In 1929 In
Sta— Ste
"The Wheel of Life," Paramount; "The Sin Sister." Fox;
"Jazz Age," Radio Pictures; "The Love Racket," First
National; "Lummox" (1930), United Artists. In 1933:
"One Year Later." Allied. In 1934: "Beggars in
Ermine," Monogram. In 19.'!6: "Song of the Saddle.'
WB. In 1937: "Green Light," WB.
STEEL, KURT: Writer. In 1937: novel "Murder Goes
to College." Paramount.
STEELE, BOB: Actor, r. n. Robert Bradbury; b. Port-
land, Ore., January 23, 1906; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 153 pounds; p. Nlta and Robert
North Bradbury, professionals; e. Glendale high school;
bobbies include all sports. Stage experience started at
the age of two years with his father. He then toured
for Fanchon and Marco In a comedy act for Uve months
as Murdock Brothers. Screen experience started at the
age of fourteen years with Pathe in "Adventures of
Bill and Bob," with bis twin brother. Then FBO, and
appeared In the following: "Laughing at Death," "The
Invaders," "Mojave Kid," "Bandit's Son," "Man In the
Hough," "Drlftln' Sands," "Crooks Cant Win," "Bid-
ing Renegade," "Breed of the Sunsets," "Captain Care-
less," "Lighting Speed," "Headin" for Danger," "Trial
of Courage." "Come and Get It," and "Amazing Vaga-
bond'; in 1930 In "Breezy Bill," "Cowboy and Outlaw,"
"Hunted Men," "Texas Cowboy," "Western Honor,"
"Man From Nowhere," for Bell Pictures; (1932), "Law
of the West," "South of Santa Fe," Sono Art-World
Wide; "Near the Trail's End," "Nevada Buckaroo,"
"Riders of the Desert," "The Man From Hell's Edges,"
"Son of Oklahoma," "Texas Buddies" (1932), World
Wide; "Hidden Valley," "The Fighting Champ," "Young
Blood." all Monogram; (1933), "Breed of the Border,"
Monogram; "California Trail," Columbia. In 1934: "The
Mystery Squadron," Mascot serial. In 1935: "Powder
Smoke Range." RKO. In 1936: "The Kid Ranger."
"Sundown Saunders," "Trail of Terror." "Brand of the
Outlaws." "Last of the Warrens" and "The Law Rjdes."
Supreme Pictures.
STEELE. CHARLES M.: Sales Statistics. United
Artists, b. Decatur, 111. Before entering the motion
picture business he engaged in the sale and distribution
of typewriters in St. Louis and Chicago. Entered the
motion picture industry in 1916 as comptroller of World
Film Corporation. During 1921 and 1922 he acted as
treasurer for Retail Credit Men's Association of Chicago.
He returned to pictures in 1923 and for the next six
years was in charge of exchange operation for First
National and Universal. In 1'929 he became afiSliated
with Tiffany as assistant treasurer and comptroller. Re-
signed In August, 1931, as comptroller. Became super-
visor of Warner exchanges. Resigned in January, 1932.
Joined Brltlsh-Gaumont, American distributing company.
as comptroller. In 1936 joined United Artists.
STEELE, FRED: Secretary-Treasurer, Republic Pro-
ductions, Inc., Hollywood, b. Greencastle, Ind., August
4, 1892; e. Butler University. Previous to entering
picture business in 1931, was cashier, Meyer-Kiser Bank
of Miami, Fla., and First National Bank, Martinsville,
Ind. Joined Monc/gram (now Republic) in 1931.
STEELE, ISOBEL LILLIAN: Writer and actress. In
1936; wrote story of and appeared in "I Was a Captive
of Nazi Germany." Malvina.
STEELE, JOSEPH HENRY: Production executive, b.
Philadelphia. Sept. 6, 1897 ; e. University of Pennsylvania
(three years). Academy of Fine Arts. Philadelphia (two
years). Saumur School. France; m. Beatrice M. Salvador,
has two children. Has been reporter, editor, exploitation
man. soldier, actor, stage director, advertising writer, col-
umnist, feature writer, managing director of deluxe pic-
ture houses (Palace Theatre, San Antonio, Texas). Six
year? personal representative of Richard Barthelmess; con-
tributor to Vanity Fair and national magazines. Wrote,
directed and produced "Gaunt." a dramatic featurette.
Was associated with Douglas MacLean producing Paramount
Pictures. Was production associate on "Murders in the
Zoo," "Gambling Ship," ".Mama Loves Papa," "Tillie and
Gus." "Six of a Kind." "Melody in Spring." "Ladies
Should Listen'' and "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch."
Paramount. In preparation. "People Will Talk." "Waikiki
Wedding." "So Red the Rose" and "Tivo for Tonight."
all Paramount. In .\pril 19:i6. executive assistant to
Sam Briskin at RKO-Radio. In 1936: "Night Waitress."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Were on the Jury." RKO-Radio.
Joined Monocram. produced "Numbered Woman." "Lurk
of Roaring Camp."
Company.
STEELE. LAWRENCE L.: Vice-President. S. M.
Chemical Co., Inc. b. Bristol. Conn.. April 11. 1891;
married: e. B.S.. M.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
I'h.D. Harvard University. College instructor, chemistry,
research in organic chemistry. From 1930-34. develop-
ment of formulas for film department of S. M. Chemical
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STEELE, VERNON: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "De-
sign For Living." Paramount; "Silk Express," Warner.
In 1934: "Where Sinners Meet," RKO: "The Great
Flirtation," Para. In 1935: "Bonnie Scotland," MGM.
In 1936: "Dracula's Daughter," U. In 1937: "Time Out
for Romance," 20th Cent. -Fox.
STEELE, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Texas: e. St. Louis
College, San Antonio, Texas. Screen career: "Rough and
Ready," "Range Courage," "The Fearless Rider," "Thun-
der Riders," Universal; "Whispering Sage," Fox; "Valley
of Hell," "Dough Boys" (1930), MGM; "Hoof Marks,"
Pathe. In 1935: "When a Man Sees Red," Universal.
STEEN, AL: Writer. He was born in Chicago, III..
July 9, 1903; and attended schools in Chicago, Berkeley,
Cal., Kansas City and Milwaukee. Also attended the Uni-
versity of Missouri from 1922 to 1924 and the University
of Oklahoma from 1924 to 1926 and received A.B. de-
gree; p. H. F. and Eugenia Steen. Was managing editor
of Associated Publications, Inc., and vice-president. Name
of publications changed to Boxofflce in 1933. After 10
years with Associated Publications, resigned May, 1936,
and now is radio writer. New York City.
STEERMAN, A. HARDING: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
STEERS, JUDGE ALFRED E.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
STEERS, LARRY: Actor, b. Chicago, lU.; h. 6 feet
dark hair and brown eyes; w. 173 pounds; e. Chicago,
111. Stage experience with Bush Temple Stock, Chicago,
Robert Edeson, "Strongheart." Early screen work with
Fox, Paramount-Realart, Pathe, First National, Chatwlek,
Pro-Di3-Co., Banner, Paramount, Warner, Lumas, Uni-
versal. Pictures Include: "The Phantom Flyer," "The
Claw," Universal; "Love Is Blonde," Fox; "No Con-
trol," "In Old California," Audible; "Dark Sides,"
Capitol; Ben King In "Let's Go Places," Fox; "-Tust
Off Broadwav," ChesterHeld: "Redskin." and "The Wneel
of Life," Paramount. In 1933: "The Cocktail Hour,"
Columbia. In 1936: "Navy Born," Republic.
STEERS, NEWTON I.: President. DuPont Film
Manufacturing Company.
STEFENELLI, COUNT: Actor, r. n. Count Rudolf
Von Stefenelli; b. Italy. 65 years ago; h. 6 feet; gray
hair and gray eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Italian -Austrian;
e. Europe, arts and languages. Military training; mar-
ried; hy, collector, artist. Was artist, illustrating and
designing women's gowns. Films include in 1936: "Pro-
fessional Soldier." "A Message to Garcia," Twentieth
Century-Fox; "The House of a Thousand Candles." Re-
public, and others. Is a member of the royal families of
Austria, Italy and Russia.
STEFFES, W. A. (AL).: Exhibitor in Minneapolis and
long active in exhibitor organization circles. Was presi-
dent, national Allied States Association, and leader of
Allied in Northwest.
STEIGER, OTTO: In 1936: Technical adviser "Under
Two Flags," 20th Century-Fox.
STEIL, WILLIAM A.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEIN, EDWARD: Assistant director. In 1935: "Guard
That Girl." Columbia.
STEIN, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEIN, HENRY G.: General Manager, Griffith Westex
Theatres, Luling. Lockhart and Gonzales, Texas. Manager
of theatre, Luling. Texas. b. San Antonio, Texas,
September 28, 1895; married; e. high school, tecimical
scliools, business administration. Student. In motion
picture business twenty-six years as usher, projectionist,
trap druram_er, manager, buyer, general manager. Secre-
tary. Luling Chamber of Commerce for ten years; Mayor,
City of Luling for six years. Past-Commander, American
Legion, Luling and Lockhart, Texas. Past state 10th
district committeeman of the American Legion. Board
of directors of the Texas Memorial Museum. Past Pres-
ident, Lions Club, and every other civic organization
in city. At present general manager of theatres. Gon-
zales. Luling and Lockhart associated with Griffith Tes-
Tex theatres.
STEIN, L. A.: Exhibitor, circuit, Valdosta, Ga. ; b.
Lake City, Fla., Feb. 19, 1900; e. high school, Georgia
Military Academy; married. Was in wholesale dry goods
business. Built Palace Theatre, Valdosta, Ga.. 1926;
operated Douglas Theatre, Macon, Ga., and Lyric Theatre,
Birmingham, Ala. Acquired Rltz Theatre, Valdosta, Oa.
Recently disposed of ell above theatres. Now owns and
operates Sylvia Theatre, Sylvester, Ga. ; Ideal Theatre,
Ashburn; Majestic Theatre, Nashville; Liberty Theatre,
Homeville; Alma Theatre, Alma; Royal Theatre, Black-
shear; Rltz Treatre, Porterdale; Kitz Theatre, Conyers,
Palace Theatre, Hazelhurst, all Georgia.
STEIN. LAWRENCE SYDNEY: Director of advertis-
ing and publicity, Warner Bros. Theatres, Chicago zone;
b. Chicago, 111., August 2, 1907; e. grade and high
school; married. Wrote for special publications; wrote
advertising copy, and did much club and orchestra pub-
licity. Was publicity man. Fox Downtown Theatres, Mil-
waukee, Wis.; advertising ncanager. Fox Theatres in Wis-
consin, outside of Milwaukee; advertising manager. RKO
Palace and Riverside theatres, Milwaukee, Wis. : adver-
tising manager, Warner Bros. Theatres. Northern Indiana.
Manager, Warner Bros. Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago.
III.; manager. Warner Bros. Parthenon Theatre. Hammond.
Ind. ; director of advertising and publicity, Warner Bros.
Chicago Theatres, also district manager for three Warner
theatres in Hammond, Ind.
STEIN, PAUL L.: Director and Writer, b. Vienna,
Austria, February 4, 1893; h. 5 feet 10 V^ inches; brown
hair and blue eyes; p, non-professionals; e. Vienna and
Berlin; m. Olga Schroeder Devrient, professional. Stage
experience as actor In Deutsches Theatre in Berlin, actor
and stage director in Vienna, then with UFA as a di-
rector. Was eight years with UFA, a year and a half
with Warner Bros., two years with Cecil B. DeMille and
three years with Pathe. Directed "Office Scandal," star-
ring Phyllis Haver; "Her Private Affair," starring Ann
Harding; "This Thing Called Love." Under contract
to Pathe, he made "Sin Takes a Holiday." "One Ro-
mantic Night," "Lottery Bride." Universal, in 1930;
"Born to Love," 1931 and "Common Law," "Breach of
Promise." "A Woman Commands." "Lily Christine."
1932. In 1933: Directed, "The Song You Gave Me."
BIP. In 1934: "Red Wagon." In 1935: "Mimi."
"Blossom Time," "Heart's Desire." BIP; "April Blos-
soms," MGM. In 1936: "Faithful," WB. In 19.''.7:
directed "April Romance," MGM; "Cafe Collette." ABFD.
STEIN, SAMMY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEINDORFF, ULRICH: Writer, b. Berlin. March 10,
1888; h. 5 ft. 7 in., w. 17i) lbs.; gray hair and blue
eyes; married; p. Professor George Steindorflf, archeolo^
gist; e. universities in Europe. Playwright, translator of
Mark Twain; editor-in-chief of Berlin Evening Post, ler-
turer. publicist and novelist. Wrote adaptations for Warner
and MGM, of "Moby Dick," "Kismet" and others. Sin- e
1936 writer with Warner; original of "Beethoven."
"Casino,"
STEINER, ELIO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEINER, JOSEPH: General sales manager. Americai
Tobis Corp. RKO Building. New York City; b. New Yorl;
City. August 11. 1900; e. Stuyvesant High School. Coll — ^
of the City of New York. Started as pronerty boy No ma
Talmadge Film Corp.. 1920. Production Biograph Studio-;
Famous Players-Lasky, 1925. Produced several shorts.
Production Film Sonores Tobis. General sales manager-
American Tobis Corp.
STEINER, MAX R. : Music director, Selznick Inter
national. b. Vienna. Austria, May 10, 1888; married:
e. Imperial Music Academy, Vienna. Theatre, vaudeville,
opera, symphony composer and conductor, also concert
pianist. Entered picture industry iNovember, 11)29. wiilj
RKO; composed all music except popular used with Radio
Pictures. Conducts all orchestras working on lot. Head
of music dspartment since October, 1930. Composer of
score for "Symphony of Six Million," "Bird of Paradise,"
"The Most Dangerous Game," "The Conquerors," "Kongo."
In 1933: "Melody Cruise," "Emergency Call," "Bed of
Roses," "Headline Shooter," "Rafter Romance," "One
Man's Journay," "Midshipman Jack," "Ann Vickers,"
"Ace of Aces," "Chance at Heaven," "After Tonight,"
"Little Women," "Flying Down to Rio," "If I Were
Free," Radio. In 1934: "Two Alone," "Hips, Hips
Hooray," "The Lost Patrol," "Spitfire." "Long Losi
Father," "The Meanest Gal In Town." "The Crime
Doctor," "Finishing School," "Sing and Like It," "This
Man Is Mine," "Of Human Bondage." "Where Sinners
Meet," "The Little Minister," "Strictly Dynamite,"
"Stingaree," "Success At Any Price," "Bachelor Bait,"
"His Greatest Gamble," "Let's Try Again," "Gridiron
Flash." RKO. In 1935: "Roberta," "West of the Pecos,"
"The Informer." "Break of Hearts," "She." "Top Hat,"
"The Three Musketeers," "I Dream Too Much," RKO, In
1936: "Follow the Fleet," RKO; "Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
wrote and directed music "The Garden of Allah." UA.
Won 1935 Academy Award for best scoring on "The In-
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former"; "Charge of the Light Brigade," WB. In
1937: "Green Light." WB; "The Lost Horizon,"
Columbia.
STEIN ER, WILLIAM: President, Commodore Pictures
Corp., 15ul Broadway N. Y. C. : b. Illinois. April 14
1S75. Show, circus, carnival and state fairs, exhibition,
production and distribution.
STEINMAN, JACK: Exhibitor. Started in 1908 when he
acquired Unique theatre In New York City, site of
present Academy of Music. Vice-president of Manhat-
tan Playhouses and is 47 years old.
STELLER, LEROY 0.: Beviewer, 5711 N. 35 Street.
Milwaukee. Wis.; b. Milwaukee, Nov. 15. 1896; married
and has two children, six and thirteen yeais. AfBUated
with Socialist Party and Union Labor.
STELLING, WILLIAM: Actor, r. n. William Taylor
Stelllng. b. Weehawken, N. J. ; e. Ithaca College. In
1934 appeared In "Search For Beauty," Paramount.
Signed Fox contract. "Devil's Squadron," Columbia.
STEMMLE, R. A.: Author. Co-author of comedy,
"Desire," filmed in 1936 by Paramount.
STEN, ANNA: Actress, b. Kiev; p. father, dancing
master. In 1922. after death of father, worked as art
editor of paper. "Truth in Kiev," at same time rehearsing
pantomime. Worked as slavey In restaurant. Appeared
with pantomime group in Hauptmann's "Hanneles Him-
meltart." admitting her to Russian Film Academy, study-
ing under Inkijinoff, In 1928, at 18, joined Stanislavsky
state-endowed company and appeared in many plays.
.Joined Sovkino companies after tests. Played in films in
Crimea, then in Moscow Meschaprom studios, where she
made the "Yellow Ticket." "Moscow Laughs and Cries"
and "The Child of the Other." In Berlin appeared In
"The Brothers Karamazov," then French version. Had
year's contract with UFA. making "Bombs Over Monte
Carlo." "The Tempest," with Emil .Tannings, and
"Trapeze" (1932). released by Protex in U. S. In the
United States has made "Nana" and "We Live Again'
in 1934 and "The Wedding Night." all Sam Goldwyn-
T^nited Artists. In 1936: "A Woman Alone." General
Films. Grand National contract, 1937.
STENGEL, LENI: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
STENGLER, MARK: Cameraman. In 1934: "Hlrel
Wife." Pinnacle. In 1936: "The Rest Cure," Regal Prod.
STEPHANI, FREDERICK: Writer and director. In
'[^?.!i: collaborated on screen story of "All the King's
Horses." "Woman Trap." "Here Comes Cookie." "Paris
In the Snrins." Paramount. In 1936: directed "Flash
Gordon." T'niversal serial. In 1937: aollahorated on story
"Love Is News." 20th Cent. -Fox.
STEPHEN. STAINLESS: In lfl.33 appeared In "Radio
Parade." British International. In 1936: "His Punctu-
ated Romance." Publicity Films.
STEPHENS. HARVEY: Actor, b. Los Angeles, Cal. ;
h. 5 feet 11% Inches; w. 175 pounds; brown hair, brown
eyes: e. Los Anijeles and at IT. C. L. A.: m. Beatrice
Nichols, professional; hy. mining and aviation. Stage
experience in "Dishonored Lady." "1 Loved You Wednes-
day," "The Best Years." and "The Party's Over."
Pictures include: "Tarnished Lady." "The Cheat." In
1933. signed Fox contract and appeared in "Paddy,
The Next V,e?t Thing," ".Timmv and Sally." In 1935:
"After Offloe ITnurs." "Baby Face Harrington." "The
Murder Mnn." "It's In the Air," "Whipsaw." MGM;
"Let 'Em Have It," UA -Reliance; "Orchids to You." Fox.
In 1936: "Tou^rh Guy." "Absolute Quiet." "Three Wise
Guys." "Sworn Enemy." "All American Chump." MGM.
In in.'iy: "Maid of Salem." "Murder Goes to College."
"Swing HiRh. Swing Low." Paramount.
STEPHENS. JOHN BOYD: Managing editor, the Sun.
Pan DIbeto Pal.; b. Elmira. N. Y.. May SO. 1905; p.
Lee a. ard Lula Boyd Stephens; e Pasadena. Cal., High
School. University of California. Berkeley. Cal.. A. B :
married. Has been with Pasadena Star-News. San Fran-
cisco Chronicle. San Francisco Call; editor Santa Maria.
Cal.. Times seven years; Oopvreader and theatre editor
San Dieeo Sun. Author of "Twenty-Four Hours a Day"
and "Shopstrln? Brldee." Director for Santa Maria Little
Theatre. San Diego Barn Players.
STEPHENS. WILLIAM; Sole owner, William Stenhens
Agency. b. New Haven. Conn.. June 16. 1897; e. B. S.
New York University. Bachelor of Letters, Princeton
University, Doctor of Medical Dentistry. Doctor of Dental
Surgery, University of Tennessee; married. Practiced
dentistry. Booked vaudeville acts and theatres. Half-
owner chain Vaudeville Enterprises, Inc., booking all
Universal Presentation Houses. Went into agency busi-
ness. In New York until 1932. then went to California.
Made such deals as Hal Skelly and Mary Eaton with
Paramount, P. G, Wodehouse deal with MGM. Produced
stage play "Two Seconds" and sold rights to Warners,
also arranged deal for Preston Foster for picture.
STEPHENSON, HENRY: b. Granada. British West
Indies, 1874. In 1933, appeared in "Tomorrow at Seven,"
"Double Harness," Radio; "My Lips Betray," Fox;
"Little Women." "If I Were Free," Radio. In 1934:
"Man of Two Worlds," "The Richest Girl in the World,"
"Stingaree," RKO-Radio; "The Mystery of Mr. X,"
"What Every Woman Knows," MGM; "Thirty Day
Princess," "She Loves Me Not." Paramount; "All Men
Are Enemies," Fox. In 1935; "Vanessa-Her Love
Story," "Reckless," "The Flame Within," "OShaugh-
nessey's Boy," "Mutiny on the Bounty," "Rendezvous,"
"The Perfect Gentleman," MGM; "Captain Blood." FN.
In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." "Beloved Enemy."
UA; "Half Angel." 20th Century Fox; "Hearts Divided,"
"Give Me Your Heart." "Charge of the Light Brigade,"
WB; "Walking on Air," KKO-Radio. In 1937: "When
You're in Love," Columbia.
STEPPLING, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEPT, SAM H.: Music, b. Pittsburgh, Pa. Wrote
music for George White's "Music Hall Varieties." Wrote
songs including "I'll Always Be In Love With You,"
"Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone," "That's
My Weakness Now," "Do-Do Something." and many
others. In 1935: "The Eagle's Brood," Paramount:
collaborated on music and lyrics, "Bar 20 Rides Again."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on music, "The House
of a Thousand Candles." "Happy Go Lucky," Republic;
music, "Laughing Irish Eyes." "Dancing Feet," Re-
public. In 1937: collaborated on songs "23% Hours
Leave," GN,
STERLER, HERMINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STERLING, FORD: Actor, r. n. George Stitch, b. La
Crosse, Wis.. Nov. 3, 1883. Ran away from home at an
early age to take up a theatrical career. Obtained first en-
gagement with George Hutchinson's Repertory Companv.
Joined a circus and worked with the "Flying Leos." whi
were among the greatest aerial artists of their day. Re-
mained with Forepaugh's Amalgamated Circus for five
years; then entered vaudeville and toured the entire West
em states. Went to New York and was cast in a featii'-ed
role in a musical comedy, where Mack Sennett saw him
and signed him. Remained with American Blograph Com-
pany but a short time and then, with Mack Sennett and
JIabel Normand, organized the Keystone Comedies. Has
been in pictures ever since, among them, "Sportin?
Goods," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Wife Savers,"
"Figures Don't Lie," "Drums of the Desert," Para-
mount; "For the Love of Mike," First National; "Chicken
a la King," Fox; Mr. Mack in "The Fall of Eve"
Columbia; Shorty McGee in "Oh, Kay," Pops Shendorf in
"Sally," First National; "The Fatal Forceps." Tangy
in "Bride of the Regiment." First National; Sam Otis
in "Show Girl in Hollywood." First National; "Spring
Is Here." First National, and Amru In "Kismet." First
National. In 1933. appeared in "Alice in Wonderland,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Behind the Green Lights." "Head-
line Woman," Mascot; "Black Sheep," Fox; Vitaphnne
short product. In 1936: RKO short product.
STERN. ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STERN, CHARLES; Distribution Executive, b. New
York. Became manager of the Hub Film Co.. in Boston
in 1900. He held this post for five years and then
joined Universal as manager of the Boston branch. He
was in this position for 15 years. At one time he was
associated with Charles Kunzer in operation of a circuit in
Bangor. Me. Was also manager of United Artists' New
Haven and Boston exchanges. Early in 1934 he was pro-
moted to United Artists assistant eastern division manager.
In 1933 became southeastern division manager.
STERN, G. B.: Writer, r.n. Gladys Bertha Stern,
b. London. June 17, 1890; p. Albert and Elizabeth Stern;
e. Royal Academy of Dramatic Art; hy. walking sticks.
Wrote "Matriarch." "Debonair," "Modesta," "Back
Seat." "Long Lost Father." screened in 1934 by RKO
Radio, "Oleander River." and other novels. Plays in-
clude: "The Matriarch" and "The Man Who Pays the
Piper." Came to America to write original stories and
adaptations for RKO.
STERN, GEORGE I.: Manager. Imperial Pictures,
Missouri, and Superior Pictures, St. Louis, b. St. Louis,
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Oct. 4, ISUo; p. Max and Sophie; e. public and Central
High School. Was in theatrical business. Twenty-two years
in sales with various companies.
STERN, HAROLD: Film editor. In 1936: 'Hats OtT,"
GN.
STERN, JACK: Song writer. In 1935 collaborated on
songs of "Folies Bergere," United Artists-20th Century.
In 193«: collaborated on music for 'Little Miss Nobody,"
20th Cent. -Fox; "One Rainy Afternoon," UA.
STERN, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
STERN, WALTER L. : Director of purchasing. Uni-
versal, b. San Francisco, Oct. 26, 1890; h. 5 ft. 11 in.;
w. 190 lbs.; e. high school; m. Nettie Woolf and has two
daughters. Was sales manager. United Theatre Equipment
Co.; business manager. Universal, Columbia Pictures; vice-
president. Equitable. Joined Universal as purchasing
director.
STERNAD, ROBERT: Associate art director. In 1936;
"A Message to Garcia." "The Poor Little Kich Girl,"
20th Century-Fox.
STERNROYD, VINCENT: Actor. In 1936: "The Mar-
riage of Corbal." General.
STEUART, RICHARD D.: Pen name, Carroll Dulaney;
Columnist, The Sunday American, Kaltimore. Md. ; b.
Baltimore; e. Carey's School, Newton .Academy and Private
Tutor; married, no children. Thirty-two years in the news-
paper business and during that time with only two news-
paper foundations. The Baltimore Sun and The Baltimore
News-American.
STEVENS, BRANCH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
STEVENS, C. C: Recorder. In 1933: "Bitter Sweet,"
United Artists. In 1936: collaborated on sound "As
You Lilce It." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937.: "Dreaming
Lips," UA. "
STEVENS, CHARLES. Actor, b. Solomonsville, Ariz.,
May 2fi, 1893; e. in Arizona; married and has one child;
h. 5 feet 10V4 Inches; w. 150 pound'; black hair,
brown eyes. Is a grandson of the famous Indian chief
and scout, Geronlmo; hy. golf. Toured the country for
two years in a cowboy vaudeville sketch and then went
into motion pictures. Played important roles in all but
one of Douglas Fairbanks' pictures. Appeared in "The
Gaucho," "The Vanishing American," "Son of Hi"
Father," "Diamond Handcuffs," and "The Virginian," and
in 1929 in "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu," Para-
mount; "The Iron Mask," United Artists. In 1930: "The
Big Trail," Fox. In 1933: "When Strangers Marry,"
"California Trail," Columbia; "Police Call," Showmen's
Pictures. In 195^: "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Para-
mount; "Call of the Wild." UA-20th Century. In 1936:
"Here Comes Trouble." 20th Century-Fox; "The Bold
Caballero," Republic.
STEVENS, CHARLOTTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture .\lmanac. )
STEVENS, DICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
STEVENS, GEORGE: Director, b. Oakland. Cal., 190.5;
e. Oakland and San Francisco public and high schools.
Stage debut at age of five; acted in companies operated
by his fnther, Landers Stevens. Entered motion pictures
in 1921 as cameraman and in 1930 started directing.
Directed "Boy Friends" series for Hal Roach, .loined
Universal. In 1933: "Cohens and Kellys In Trouble,"
Universal. In 1934: "Bachelor Bait." "Kentucky Ker-
nels" BKO. In 1935: "Laddie," "The Nitwits." "Alice
Adams." "Annie Oakley," RKO. In 1936: "SwinK
Time." RKO-Radio: ".\ces and Eights," Puritan. In
1937: "Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
STEVENS, J. HAROLD: Branch Manager, Paramount
Pictures, Incorporated. Born at Swampscott. Mass.. August
11, 1900; married; e. high school and college. Public
accountant. Shipper, accountant, booker, booking manager,
salesman, in Boston for Paramount. Branch manager.
Portland, Me., Paramount Publix Corp. Branch manager.
Indianapolis. Ind., then Boston, and now Maine.
STEVENS, HOUSLEY, SR.: Actor. In 1937: "Once
a Doctor." WB.
STEVENS. LANDERS: Actor, r. n. .lohn Landers
Stevens, b. San Francisco, Cal., February 17, 1877; h.
6 feet; gray hair and green eyes; w. 175 pounds; c. in
San PYancisco; m. Georgie Cooper, professional, and has
twj children; hy. golf and tennis. Stage actor and
manager In San Francisco theatres. Entered films in
1920 and has appeared in the following: "Wild Honey,"
"The City That Never Sleeps," "Lead Kindly Light."
"Keeping Up With Lizzie," "Handle With Care," "A
Question of Today," "The Trial of Mary Dugan," "The
Kxalted Flapper" (1929), Fox; "The Gorilla" (1930),
First National. In 19:i6; "We Wlio Are About to Die."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Join tile Marines," Republic.
STEVENS, LOUIS: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
"Heads Up." Paramount. In 1932: collaborated on
"State's Attorney." "Men of Chance," RKO-Radio. In
1933 wrote original story and collaborated on screen
play, "Flying Devils," Radio. In 1934: collaborated on
screen play "Gridiron Flash." RKO-Radio. In 1935:
collaborated on screen play. "Hot Tip," RKO; col-
laborated on screen play, "Mary Burns. Fugitive," Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborat£d on "Criminal Lawyer."
"Special Investigator." RKO-Radio; wrote screen play
"The Texas Rangers," Paramount.
STEVENS, ONSLOW: Actor, r. n. Onslow Ford Stev-
enson, b. Los Angeles, Cal., March 29, 1902: h. 6 feet
2 inches; brown eyes and brown hair; w. 175 pounds;
p. professionals: hy. books. Stage experience, about fifteen
years. Entered films at Universal Studio, early 1932 —
"Heroes of the West" serial, "Radio Patrol," "Jungle
Mystery" serial, "Okay America," "Once in a Lifetime"
and "Nagana." For Fox, "Golden West" and "Bom
to Fight." In 1933: "Peg 0" My Heart," MGM; "Secret
of the Blue Room," "Counsellor-at-Law," "Only Yester-
day," "Bombay Mail," Universal; "House of Danger,"
Holly\vood Films; "Grand Exit," Columbia; "Yellow Dust,"
RKO-Radio. In 1934: "This Side of Heaven." MGM;
"The Vanishing Shadow," Universal serial; "The Crosby
Case," "Life Returns," "I'll Tell the World," Affairs of
a Gentleman," Universal; "In Love With Life," Chester-
field. In 1935-36: "A Notorious Gentleman," Universal;
"The Three Musketeers," RKO; "Born to Gamble,"
Liberty; "F Man," "ThreM On a Trail," Paramount;
"Under Two Flags." 20th Century-Fox; "Bridge of Sighs,"
Invincible. In 1936: "Yellow Dust," RKO-Radio; "Three
On ihe Trail," "F Man," "Straight from the Shoulder,"
"Murder With Pictures." Paramount; "Easy Money,"
Invincible.
STEVENS, RUTH ELM A: Young brunette actress from
the New York stage, m. Waldo H. Logan, non-professional.
Writer for the Famous Syndicate In New York City
Under contract to Columbia Pictures and appeared in
"The Night Club Lady." In 1933: "The Working Man."
Warner: "Circus Queen Murder," Columbia. In 1934:
"Curtain at Eight." Majestic; "The Scarlet Empress."
P.-'ramount. In 1935: "People Will Talk," Paramount;
"Orchids to You," Fox.
STEVENS. WILLIAM: Art director. In 1936: col-
laborated on art direction. "The Bohemian Girl." "Gen
eral Spanky." MGM. In 1937: "Way Out West," set
tings "Nobody's Baby." MGM.
STEVENSON, CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac)
STEVENSON, EDWARD F.: Vice-president, General
Business Films Inc. 565 Fifth Ave., NYC. b. New York
City. Nov. 25. 1S!I4; p. Edward A. and Alice Fitch; e. higli
school; m. Mary Newport Popham; has three children. Won
a commission in active service in the World War and was
wounded. Made an intensive study of motion picture tech-
nique, specializing on production of educational, industrial
and scientific films, silent and sound, and coupled his film
knowledge with wide experience in advertising as account
executive and counsel. Was instrumental in bringing about
adoption of the film as a publicity and advertising medium
by such organizations as the Pennsylvania Railroad. New
York Stock Exchange. Crowell Publishing Company, Phila-
delphia Bulletin. Represented several industries in Wash-
ington and at various state legislatures. Handles newspaper
and magazine publicity for motion pictures and manufac-
turing companies. Has lectured at various universities on
advertising and business practice, .\uthor of "Motion Pic-
tures in Advertising and Selling" and other brochures
Prominent socially. Residence: Ossining. N, Y.
Was president and general manager of Visugraphic Pictures.
Inc. Has handled the campaigns and the publicity for all
the city Fusion party campaigns in New York City. Re-
signed in 1933 to become associated with Crosby-Gaige.
Was with Smith & .^yer. For three years producing am!
publicizing legitimate stage plays. Is a partner in the
Ward Syndicate handling public relations.
STEVENSON. EDWARD M.: Gown designer. In 1936:
"Grand Jury." "Mummy's Rovs." "Second Wife." "We
Wlio Are About to Die." "The Plot Thickens." "That
Girl from Paris," "They Wanted to Marry." RKO-Radio.
In 1937: "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
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STEVENSON, HAYDEN: b. Georgetown. K;.; b. 5
feet 11 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 180 poundi;
e. in Lexington and Georgetown; m. Louise Valentine,
professional; hy. most sports. Stage experience with dram-
atic stock company as leading man. Screen career s'.arted
In Chicago in 1910. Appeared in the following for Uni-
versal: "Leather Pushers," "Collegians," "Diamond Mas-
ter," "College Love," and also in these productions:
"Ked Lips," "King of the Campus," "Silks and Saddles."
"Vengeance" (1930), Columbia. In Ul.'i.'i; "A Notorious
Gentleman," l^niver.'ial. In I'.tliii; "Woman Trail," I'ara
mount.
STEVENSON. HENRY: Actor. b. Granada. B.W.I.
Made stage debut in London. On Broadway stage for 25
.vears. On screen: "Bill of Divorcement," "Blind Adven-
ture," "Our Betters," "Animal Kingdom," "Little
Women," "Man of Two Worlds," "Stingaree." all Radio.
STEVENSON. HOUSELY, SR.: Actor. In 1936:
"Isle of Fury," WB.
STEVENSON, LEW: Writer. In 1935: screen play of
"The My.sterious Mr. Wong." Monogram.
STEVENSON. RICHARD: (See 193(!-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEVENSON. ROBERT: Writer and director. e.
Shrewbury School, Cambridge Univ. ; m. Anna Lee. In
1936: wrote and directed "Nine Days a Queen"; directed
"King Solomon's Wives" and "The Man Who Changed
His Jlind," wrote "Windbag the Sailor." In 1937: "Non-
stop New Yorli."
STEVENSON. 2nd, ROBERT LOUIS: Actor. In 1935
appeared in "The Wedding Night," United Artists.
STEVENSON. S. S. : Kxhibitor. Stevenson Theatres.
Inc., Henderson, N. C. ; b. Plymouth. N, C. March 26.
1888; married; p. mother, A. E. Stevenson; e. two years
N. C. State College, Raleigh. N. C. Merchant and sta-
tionery business. Started in motion picture business in
1911 in Henderson. N. C. with Pastime Theatre, seating
150 (folding chairs). Twenty theatres in eleven towns.
STEWART, ANITA: Actress, m. George P. Converse,
.luly 24. 1929. First gained fame in the title role in
"The Goddess." Has appeared In many productions,
among the better known being: "A Million Bid," "The
Girl Phllippa," "In Old Kentucky." "Midnight Romance,"
"The Great White Way," and "Never the Twain Shall
Meet." For six years singing on the stage for Publix,
Loew and RKO.
STEWART, ATHOLE: Actor and producer, b. Ealing.
London, Eng., June 25, 1879. Went on English stage in
1901. and has appeared on Broadway. During past four
years has produced more plays in the West End of Lon-
don than probably any other producer, including "Fresli
Fields," "Proscenium," "Sunshine Sisters," "Party."
"Evensong," "Flat to Let," "The Breadwinner." "Vile
Bodies." Films include "Canaries Sometimes Sing."
(B. & B.. 1931) "The Little Daraozel" (B. & D.. 1932)
"Loyalties," (A. T.P.J "Frail Women" (Twickenham)
"The Constant Nymph" (G.-B.) all 1933: in 1934. "Tht
Four Masked Men" (Twickenham) "The Path of Glory"
(Triumph) and in 1935, "The Clairvoyant" (Gains-
borough). In 1936: "The Amateur Gentleman," "Ac-
cused." I'A; "The Ten^i Man." ABP: "While Parents
Sleep." B&B; ".Tack of All Trades." Gainsborough:
"Where's Sally." Warners; "Dusty Ermine." J. H. Prod.
In 1937: "Man With Two Faces," StafTord. Productions:
".Tane Eyre." "Wise Tomorrow." On stage: "Pride and
Prejudice."
STEWART, B. STUART: Talent agent, b. St. Louis,
Mo.. July 14, 1898. Started in theatre as vaudeville
producer and agent. Became casting director for sisters
(Rosalie Stewart) Broadway productions. In March. 1929.
appointed casting director for Warner Brothes Vitaphone
Studios in Brooklyn. Went to California in 1933 as
associate in the H. E. Edington-P. W. Vincent agency
to represent actors in production of films.
STEWART. BINKIE: Player. In 1937: "Moonlight
Sonata," U.A-London Films.
STEWART, CHARLES F.: Owner, Pacific Poster
Company. 1029 North West Glisan Street. Portland. Ore.:
b. Scotland. April 13. 1892: p. Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Stewart; e. graduate of Spokane High School. Before
entering motion picture industry had auto business. Spo-
kane. Wash., 1908-1915: salesman. Commonwealth Edison
Company. Chicago. 1915-1916; U. S. Army Sergeant. 1917-
1919; purchasing agent. General Electric Company, Port-
land. Oregon. 1920-1925. Purchased Pacific Poster Com-
pany in May, 1926. handling motion picture supplies and
advertising accessories.
STEWART, DONALD OGDEN: Writer, b. Columbus.
Ohio, November 30, 1894; b. 6 feet; blue eyes and blond
hair; w. 180 pounds; e. Phillips Exeter Academy, Yale
University, Fpecializing in English literature; married and
has one son, Ames Ogden Stewart; hy. golf. Has lived
in Columbus, Ohio, Exeter, N. H.. New Haven, Conn.,
liirmingham, Ala., Pittsburgh, Pa., Chicago, 111., St.
Paul, Minn., New York City, Paris, France, Vienna,
Austria. Budapest. Hungary, Capri, Italy. Wrote the
following books: "A Parody Outline of History" (1929),
"Perfect Behavior" (1922), "Aunt Polly's Story of Man-
kind" (1923). "Mr. and Mrs. Haddock Abroad" (1924).
"The Crazy Fool" (1925). "Mr. and Mrs. Haddock in
Paris, France" (1926). "Father William' (19291. Plays.
"Rebound," produced by Arthur Hopkins; musical com-
edies, "Fine and Dandy," produced by Green and Guester.
Wrote stories for screen, "Brown of Harvard" (adaptation).
"Laughter" (adaptation) : also acted in "Not So Dumo."
MGM; and in several original short subjects for Paramount.
In 19;U: slury and screen play "Tarnished Lady." "Finn
and Hattie." Paramount. In 1932; collaborated on
"Smilin" Through," MGM. In 1933 wrote additional
dialogue, "Dinner at Eight." "Another Language," MGM;
screen play, "Going Hollywood," "The White Sister,"
.\I(JM. In 1934: ""Barretts of Wimpole Street." and
in 1935 collaborated on screen plax^ '"No More Ladies."
MGM,
STEWART, EDWIN, G.: Chief Recording Engineer,
Paramount, b. Yonkers, N. Y.. August 5. 1898; h. 5 feet
m inches; blue eyes and brown hair; e. Union College.
Columbia University, specializing in science and mathema-
tics; married; hy. tennis. Has lived in Chicago, Cincia-
natl, Indianapolis, New York. Was engineer with Western
Electric Company, American Telephone and Telegraph
Company, and National Broadcasting Company. Entered
picture business in 1928.
STEWART, ELEANORE: Actress. In 1930; "Headin"
for the Rio Grande,'" GN. In 1937: "'Arizona Days."
GN.
STEWART, ETHEL: Actress. In 1935: "Come Out of
the Pantry," B & D-UA.
STEWART, JAMES: Actor. b. Indiana, Pa.; h.
6 feet 2% Inches; brown hair and gray eyes; p. Alexander
and Elizabeth Stewart, non-professionals; e. Mercersbur.?
Academy, Mercersburg, Pa., and Princeton University
liy. model airplanes. Joined Falmouth Stock Company
Cape Cod. Appeared in New York in "Goodbye Again.'
Stage manager in Boston for "Camille," with Jane Cowl.
Returned to New York stage in "Spring in Autumn."
"All Good Americans," "Yellow Jack," "Divided by
Three," "'Page Miss Glory." "Journey at Night." On
screen in 1935: "The Murder Man." MGM. In 1936:
"Rose Marie," "Wife Versus Secretary," "Small Town
Girl," "Speed. " "The Gorgeous Hussy,"' ""Born tu
Dance," "After the Thin Man," MGM; "Next Time
We Love.'" Universal. In 1937; '".Seventh Heaven," 20th
Cent-Fox.
STEWART, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STEWART, J. G.: Sound. In 1935: collaborated on
"I Dream Too Much." RKO. In 1936: "Mummy's Boys,"
"The Big Game," RKO-Radio.
STEWART, LAWRENCE: Actor. In 1936: "The In-
visible Ray," Universal.
STEWART, LEE P.: Casting director, Vitaphone
Corp. b. St. Louis. Mo.. March 5, 1890. Associated with
sister. Rosalie Stewart, as her casting director for pro-
duction of her plays. Casting director. Warner Broa.
Studio. Brooklyn. N. T.
STEWART, LEILA: Publicity manager. General
Film Distributors, Ltd., London, b. London. March 19,
1893; m. Alex. Stewart. Engaged in advertising, print-
ing, publishing and journalism prior to entering picture
industry. Film critic. Daily Graphic and Tit-Bits: pub-
licity manager, Bolton's Mutual Films, StoU Picture
Theatre. United Artists, W. & F. Film Service. Warner
Brothers: casting director, Gaumont-Brltlsb ancl OalnB-
borough: then publicity manager, Gaumont-British Dis-
tributors, until present appointment with G.F.D.
STEWART. LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Vlmanac. )
STEWART. PATRICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac. i
STEWART. ROSALIE: Talent agency, r. n. Rosalie
Stewart Muckentuss b. St. Louis. Mo.. 1890; h. 5 feet
4 inches; gray eyes and brown hair; w. 138 pounds; p.
Benjamin S. and Katherine E. Muckenfuss, non-profes-
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slonals; e. high school, St. Louis; special tutoring and
course later; hy. bridge, tennis, opera, travel. Beginning
1922, produced nine plays on the New York stage; "The
Torch-Jjearers," "The Show-off," "Craig's Wife," "En-
chanted April," "Meet the Wife," "Precious." "A La
Carte," "ilehold tlie BridesToom." West Coast Editor-in-
Chief for RKO, December 1, 1932. Now member of agency
firm of H. E. Edington, F. W. Vincent and Eosalie
Stewart Corporation, representing authors and their material
in motion pictures.
STEWART, SALLY: Actress. In 1936: "Trouble
Ahead," Atlantic.
STEWART, SOPHIE: Actress. In 1936: "Things to
Come," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," UA;
"As You Like It." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Under
the Red Robe." 20th Cent. -Fox.
STEWART, S. S. R. S.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STICKNEY, DOROTHY: Actress, b. Dickinson. N. D. ;
w. 100 pounds; blond hair, blue eyes; m. Howard Lindsay,
director and producer. Stage experience in "The Front
Page," "Milestones," "Another Language," and many
others. On screen in "Wayward," and "Working GlrU,"
Paramount. In 1934 signed Paramount contract and ap-
peared in "Murder At the Vanities"; "The Little Min-
ister," RKO. In 1936: "The Moon's Our Home," Para-
mount; "And So They Were Married," Columbia.
STIEGLER, WILLIAM G.: Dramatic editor. The Times-
Star, Cincinnall. Ohio; bom in Cincinnati. 1880: d.
American; e. University of Cincinnati. Went direct from
graduation in 1903 to job as reporter on the old Commer-
cial Tribune; remained there until 1905 when he went over
1.0 the Cincinnati Post to work under Ray Long as man-
aging editor and O. O. Mclntyre as city editor; work on
the court house run brought him in contact with Henry
Hunt, reform prosecutor, during his fight on the Cox Gang;
when he was elected mayor of Cincinnati in 1912, he ap-
pointed him his secretary; served in that capacity to the
end of his term and returned to The Post. Jan. 1, 1914.
Went to the Cincinnati Times-Star in 1919, serving for
several years as the paper's legislative correspondent at
Columbus. Ohio; became dramatic editor in 1923.
STILLMAN. ROBERT: Assistant director. In 1936:
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA.
STINSON, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Crash Don-
ovan," U.
STOBRAWA, RENEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STOCKDALE, CARL: Actor, b. Worthington, Minn.,
February 19, 1874; h. 5 feet 11% inches; brown hair
and blue-gray eyes; w. 152 pounds; p. Melissa Shremaker
and William Stockdale, non -professionals; e. Minnesota
high school and the University of North Dakota; stage
training of fifteen years; hy. outdoor sports. Stage ex-
perience in stock and roadshows in the East and
in Western stock in Portland. Ore., and at the Alcazar
Theatre in San Francisco. Entered pictures in 1912 with
the old Essanay Film Company; then with D. W. Griffith
for three years. Appeared in "Intolerance," "Oliver
Twist" with Jackie Coogan, "The Carnation Kid" and
"The Terror," Warner talking pictures, and for Christlea.
In 1929 in "China Bound," Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer: "The
Love Parade," Paramount; "The Black Pearl," Rayart;
"Hide Out" (1930), Universal. In 1935: "The Crimson
Trail," Universal; "Mary Jane's Pa," First National;
"Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "Dr. Socrates,"
Warner. In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case," Republic;
"Ring Around the Moon," Chesterfield; "Revolt of the
Zombies," Academy. In 1937: "Battle of Greed,"
Crescent; "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
STOCKER, F. LYNN: Vice-president and district
manager of all Texas situations in both R. E. Griffith
Theatres Inc.. and Westex Theatres Inc., Dallas Texas,
b. Halletsville, Texas, Sept. 18. 1893; p. dec; e.
high school and McGee's Business College. San Marcos.
Texas. Traveled for P. LoriUard and Company in
Louisiana two years. Entered business (men's furnish-
ings). In naval aviation during war. Salesman for
R. D. Lewis Film Company in 1919. Traveling in Texas
territory for Specialty Film Company ten years. Appointed
branch manager for Columbia Pictures. March 1. 1929,
after purchase of Liberty-Specialty Film Company by
Columbia. Salesman for 13 months at Oklahoma City;
reappointed branch manager. Resigned February 29, 1936,
and joined R. E. Griffith Theatres. Inc.
STOCKFELD, BETTY. Actress, b. Sydney, N. S. W.,
Australia; h. 5 feet 5 inches; fair hair, blue eyes; hy.
riding, skating; e. England and France. Film debut
in "City of Song" (1930), Sterling. In 1931: "Captlva-
tion." "Money For Nothing," B.l.P. ; "Life Goes On,"
Paramount-British. In 1932: "The Impassive Footman,"
A.R.P. ; "Maid of the Mountains," B.l.P. ; "King of
the Ritz," British Lion Gainsborough. In 1933: "The
Maid of the Mountains," British International. In 1936:
"The Beloved Vagabond." Columbia.
STOCKOFF, HERMAN: Technical Critic of Fox-Hearst
Corp. b. New York, 1890; New York Evening Journal
pliotographer; International News Service stills; Interna-
tional News Service Corp. cameraman; International Newt
Service Corp. news editor; then technical critic of Fox
Hearst Corp.
STOCK WELL. HARRY: Singer, b. Kansas City. Mo.;
h. 5 feet 9 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 155
pounds; p. William and Cora Stockwell; e. Kensington
Grade School, Northeast High School; m. Betty Veronica
Stockwell: has one son. Guy Harry; hy. reading. After
graduating from high school, toured on Chautauqua Cir-
cuit. Became Sunday feature writer and assistant music
critic on Kansas City Journal-Post. After interview with
Dr. Howard Hanson, won scholarship to Eastman School
of Music. Wrote publicity for the school. After a year
at school, appeared in "Headin' South," "Night in
Venice," and "Broadway Nights," in New York. Sang
at Roxy Theatre, tlien appeared in Earl Carroll's "Vani-
ties" and "As Thousands Cheer." Has done concert
singing and radio work. On screen in 1935: "Here
Comes the Band." "Broadway Melody of 1936," MGM.
Under contract to MGM.
STODDARD, BELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
STODDARD, JEAN: Actress. In 1937: "You Only
Live Once," UA.
STODDARD, WILLIAM E.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
STOKER, H. G.: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"Channel Crossing." GB. In 1935: "Brown on Resolu-
tion," GB; "First Offense." Gainsborough. In 1936:
"It's You I Want." British Lion; "Rhodes." GB; "Pot
Luck," Gainsborough. In 1937: "Moonlight Sonata,"
UA; "Non Stop New York," GB.
STOKES, AL: Actor. In 1936: "Green Pastures." WB.
STOKES, WARREN: Managing Editor. Pen names.
Spatz, Fay Doubt. Carl Warren. Hollywood Low-Down.
1508 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, Cal. b. London. Eng-
land, Feb. 6, 1893; p. William and Katherine Stokes; e.
Worcester Cathedral, specializing in journalism, literature
and drama; m. Shirley King, former screen actress and
toe dancer; has one daughter, Terry Mae, thirteen years
of age. Warren Stokes' parents died when be was one
year old and he was reared by grandparents till fifteen
years of age. Wanderlust brought him to America at
the age of eighteen. A stage career followed, embracing
musical comedy, burlesque and dramatic stock. He wrote
a nu.nber of vaudeville acts, joined Lubin Film Company
of Philadelphia in the scenario department; went to
Hollywood as a reader in the story department of Palmer
Photoplay Corporation. Renewing his studies of jour-
nalism and dramatic technique, he became associated with
"Inside Facts," Paciflic Coast theatrical paper conducting
stage and screen reviews. He edited Gold Leaf Magazine,
official organ of the California Writers Club; freelanced
on exploitation and publicity: under various pen names
wrote short stories, special articles pertaining to the
theatre and a number of specials for the Psychology pub-
lication. Was editor and manager of Box Office (sectional
foimerly called Film Trade Topics) nine years. Has
contributed humorous bits to Brevity; originated "Micro-
phonies," a series of comedy broadcasts on the motion
picture industry; "Airing the Movies," a box office
broadcast, and "Filumrliythum," news in rhyme of in-
terest to the motion picture trade and released exclusively
through Associated Publications.
STOKOWSKI, LEOPOLD: Musical director, r. n. Leo-
pold Antoni Stanislaw Boleslawowicz Stokowski. b. London;
h. 5 ft. 11 in. ; w. 158 pounds : p. Joseph Boleslaw Koper-
nicus; e. Queen's College, Oxford, studied in France
and Germany; div. Olga S. Stokowski; m. Evangeline B.
Johnson and has three daughters. Conductor Philadelphia
Symphony Orchestra 1912 to date. Technical consultant
Western Electric; Gen. Elec, RCA and ililler Film Co.
Conductor for wax recording for Victor. Chain radio
broadcasting conductor on NBC. and C.B.S. Screen musi-
cal conducting, arranging, composing; screen acting. In-
ventor of a method of recording of music for radio and
screen. Screen work: "Big Broadcast of 1937," Para.;
•100 Men and 1 Girl," Univ.
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STOLL, GEORGIE: Orchestra leader. In 1030: ap-
peared ill MUM sliort product; musical direction "Go
West, Young Man," "Mind Your Own Business," Para-
mount; musical direction "Pennies from Heaven."
Columbia. In 1937: "Outcast," Paramount.
STOLLIAR, YAKOV: Music director. In 193G; "Night-
ingale," AmUiiio,
STOLOFF, BENJAMIN: Director, b. Philadelphia. Pa.,
1895; e. University of Southern California; h. 5 feet. ,S ;
dark brown hair, gray eyes. Worked for many short
subiect companies; was signed by Fox and directed various
comedy serials; latter part of 1926 directed initial feature
for Fox. Directed "The Gay Ketreat." "Silver Valley."
"Horseman of the Plains," "Plastered In Paris," "The
Girl fro.n Havana," Fox; "Protection," "Speakeasy,"
"Happy Days," all for Fox, and in 1931, "Soup and
Nuts," "Not Exactly Gentlemen." "Goldie," "Fox Movie-
tone Follies," Fox. In 1932; "The Night Mayor."
Columbia; "Devil Is Driving." Paramount; "Uestry Bides
Again," Universal; "By Whose Hand," Columbia. In
1933: "Night of Terror," "Obey the Law," Columbia.
1934: "Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round," "Palooka," Re-
liance-UA. In 1935: "To Beat the Band," BKO; "Swell
Head." Columbia. In 1936: "Two in the Dark," "Don't
Turn 'Em Loose," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Sea Devils."
RKORadlo.
STOLOFF. MORRIS: Musical director. In 1936: "They
Met in a Taxi," "Craig's Wife." "Adventure in Man-
hattan." "Theodora Goes Wild," "End of the Trail,"
Columbia. In 1937: "I Promise to Pay," "Women of
Glamour," Columbia,
STONE, ABE: Exhibitor. In business since 1906, from
projeetioni'Jt to manager. Operating own houses since
1920, at -first including houses in Schenectady and Albany,
now the Eagle theatre in Albany. Was President, Allied
Theatre Owners of New Y^ork.
STONE, ANDREW: (See 19:16-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STONE, ARTHUR: Actor, b. St. Louis, Mo.; h. 5
feet 7% inches; brown eyes and dark hair; w. 142 pounds;
e. Eugene Field grammar school, Chicago; married and
has one son. Jack. 14; hy. horseback riding, fishing
duck hunting. Stage experience in vaudeville, stock,
musical comedy. Entered pictures In 1924. Pictures In-
clude: "Miss Nobody," "Patent Leather Kid," "Chicken
a la King," "Burning Daylight," "Parmer's Daughter,"
"Husbands Are Liars," Crane in "Through Different
Eyes," "Captain Lash," "The Far Call," "Fugitives,"
"Me, Gangster," "New Year's Eve," "Red Wine," "The
Bad Man" (1930), First National; "Frozen Justice,"
"Arizona Kid," "On the Level," Fox; "The Vaga-
bond King," Paramount. In 1934: "I'll Tell the World,"
"Love Birds," Universal. In 1935: "Bordertown," Warner:
"Charlie Chan in Egypt," Fox; "Hot Tip," BKO. In
1936: "Fury," MGM.
STONE, CAROL: Actress, b. New York City, Feb. 1,
1917; h. 5 feet 3% inches; gray eyes and auburn hair;
w. 118 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stone, professionals;
e. Kew-Forest School, Forest Hills, L. I. Studied dra-
matics with Frances Robinson DufiP, voice with Alice
Garrio.ue Mott, and dancing with Ivan Jarasoff and Ted
Shawn. Made stage debut in 1933 In "Mr. Prohack." !■'
1935: on screen in "Freckles," BKO.
STONE. DOROTHY: Actress. In 1936: "Bevolt of
tlie Zombies," Academy.
STONE, FRED: Actor. b. Denver, Col., Aug. 19,
1873; h. 5 feet, 9% inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 170 pounds; has three actress daughters; e. public
schools. Entered show business at nine years of age,
as tight wire walker for traveling circus. Stock com-
panies and one night stands. Appeared In vaudeville and
legitimate shows for years. In team of Montgomery and
Stone 20 years. Made a few western films for old
Lasky company in 1917. In 1935: "Alice Adams," BKO.
In 1936: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." "My Amer-
ican Wife." Paramount; "The Farmer in the Dell,"
"Grand Jury," RKO-Radio.
STONE. FREDERIC: Actor, b. London, England,
July 9, 1909; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; vv. 164 pounds: dark
brown hair, blue eyes: hobbies include swimming, golf;
p. one professional. On stage since childhood. Films:
"Rhythm" (Ufa. Berlin. 1931). "Be Careful. Mr. Smith"
(B.I. P., 1934), "Can You Hear Me, Mother?" (P.D.C.,
1935).
STONE, GEORGE E.t Actor, b. Lodz. Poland, May
23. 1903; h. 5 feet 3% Inches; brown hair and eyes;
w. 110 pounds; p. mother deceased; father, Morris Stone,
Sto— Sto
non -professional; e. Polish college; hy. golf, squash and
tennis. Stage experience (all In East) In Shubert's
"Artists and Models" for two and one-half years, with
the Winter Garden Revue and In vaudeville. On screen
in "Seventh Heaven," "State Street Sadie," "Tender-
loin," "Brass Knuckles," "Naughty Baby," "Weary
River," "The Racket," and "Walking Back"; In 1929
in "The Girl In the Glass Cage," First National; "Two
.Men and a Maid." Tiflfany-Stahl; "Melody Lane," Uni-
versal; in 1930 in "The Medicine Man," TiCfany; "The
Stronger Sex," "So This Is Paris Green," Paramount-
Christie Talking Plays; "The Front Page," United Artists;
"Little Caesar," First National. Signed Fox contract
March, 1931. In 1933: "Song of the Eagle," Paramount;
"The Big Brain," "Emergency Call," Radio; "The
Wrecker," Columbia; "Sing, Sinner, Sing," Majestic;
"Ladles Must Love," "King For a Night," Universal;
"Penthouse," MGM; "He Couldn't Take It." Monogram.
In 1934: "Frontier Marshall," Fox; "Viva Villa," MGM.
In 1935: "Hold 'Em Yale," Paramount; "Public Hero
No 1," MGM; "Make a Million," Monogram; "Moonlight
on the Prairie," "Frisco Kid," Warner. In 1936: "Man
Hunt." "Freshman Love," "Jail Break," "Anthony Ad-
verse," "Bullets or Ballots," "The Captain's Kid," "Polo
Joe." "King of Hockey." "Here Conies Carter," WB;
"Rhythm on the Range," Paramount.
STONE: GREGORY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STONE, HAL: Narrator. In 1937: narrator for short
product. Film Exchange, Inc.
STONE. IRENE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
STONE. JOHN: Producer, Director and Writer, r. n.
.lack Strumwasser. b. New York City. Sept. 12, ISSS; h. 5
feet 10 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 175 pounds;
p. Bertha and Samuel Strumwasser, non-professionals; e.
DeWltt Clinton high school. New York City. College of
Xew York and New York University; no stage training;
m. Hilda Hess, writer; hy. handball and swimming.
Screen career, covering a period of eleven years, consists
of writine for most of the Fnx siars durins this time,
such as William Farnum, Dustln Farnum, William Rus-
sell, Shirley Mason, Buck Jones; two Zane Greys for
Paramount. "Nevada." and "Drums of the Desert":
two years for Tom Mix, writing including "No Man's
Gold," "The Great K. and A. Train Robbery," "Hard
Boiled," "Daredevil's Reward," and "Arizona Wildcat."
Later features: "Roadhouse," with Lionel Barrymore;
"Win That Girl," a football satire; "The Play Girl,"
with Madge Bellamy; "Prep and Pep," Butler produc-
tion; "Homesick," Lehrman production; "Captain Lash,"
with Victor McLaglen, and "The Exiles," a William
Beaudine production; "Three Bad Men," a John Ford
production; (1929). "Lilac Time." First National. Di-
rector of foreign productions for Fox In 1930-31; "Wild
Company," Fox. In 1931 appointed assistant to WInfleld
Sheehan, Fox vice-president. In 1933 with Sol Wurtzel
produced "Smoky," Fox. In 1934: produced "Baby Take
a Bow," "She Learned About Sailors," "3 on a Honey-
moon," Fox. In 1935: produced "Great Hotel Murder."
"Charlie Chan in Paris," "Mystery Woman," "Thunder
in the Night," Fox; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," "Music
i-i Magic," "Charlie Chan's Secret." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Here Comes Trouble." "Charlie Chan at the
Circus." "The First Baby." "Pepper." "Charlie Chan
at the Race Track." "Bamona." associate producer "Under
Y'our Spell." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Holy
Terror." "Step Lively, Jeeves," "Dead Yesterday," 20th
Century-Fox.
STONE. LeROY: Film editor. In 1935: "Goin' tc
Town." Paramount. In 1936: "The Milky Way," "Col-
lege Holiday." Paramount.
STONE, LEW: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
STONE, LEWIS: Actor, b. Worcester, Mass., November
15, 1879; h. 5 feet 10% inches; gray hair and hazel eyes;
w. 160 pounds; e. in Massachusetts; hy. motoring. Some
stage experience. In the following screen productions:
"Milestones," "Scaramouche," "Prisoner of Zenda,"
"Cytherla," "Lady Who Lied." "Don Juan's Three
Nights," "The Lost World," "Too Much Money," "Old
Loves and New," "Girl From Montmartre." "Midnight
Lover." "Blonde Saint," "Affair of the Follies," "Lone-
some Ladles," "Prince of Headwaiters,' '"Notorious
Ladles," "Private Life cf Helen of Troy," "Foreign
Legion," "Freedom of the Press," "The Patriot," "Trial
of Mary Dugan," "Madame X," "Wonders of Women."
"Woman of .affairs," and "Wild Orchids," "Her Own
Desire" (1929; "Strictly Unconventional," "The Circle"
(1929), MGM: In 1930 In "The Big House," "Romance,"
MGM; "The OfBce Wife," Warner; (1931), "Sin of Made-
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Ion Claudet," MGM; (1933), "Looking Forward," "Queen
Christina," "Bureau of Missing Persons." Warner. In
1934: "You Can't Buy Everything." "The Girl from
Missouri," "Treasure Island." "The Mystery of Mr.
X.." MGM. In 1935: "David Copperfleld," "Vanessa-
Her Love Story," "West Point of the Air," "Public Hero
No. 1," "Woman Wanted," ■China Seas." MGM; "Ship-
mates Forever." FN. In 1936: "Three Godfathers,"
"Tlie Unguarded Hour," "Small Town Girl." "Sworn
Enemy," "Susy." MGM; "Uont Turn 'Em Loose." RKO-
Badio. In 1937: "Outcast." Paramount.
STONE, MILBURN: Actor. In 1936: "The Milky
Way." Paramount; "China Clipper," WB; "The Three
Mesquiteers," Republic; "Two in a Crowd." U. In
1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
STONE. MILDRED: Singer, b. Hanford, Cal. : h. 5
feet, 2 inches; blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 104 pounds;
p. Mrs. Marriett Stone; e. Hanford High School. 1932.
To Hollywood, won first prize in talent and beauty con-
test In RKO Theatres, receiving ten-weeks stage contract.
Voice pupil of Madame Beatrice Beaumon and Mary
Hobson Crow, sang over radio, on year's contract, for a
time with Paramount Theatre supper show. Contract from
.limmy Greer to sing with his orchestra at the Biltmore
Bowl. Visited the Cocoanut Grove, sang, and through
Mack Gordon, song writer, was tested by Paramount and
given contract. In 1936; "13 Hours by Air," Paramount.
STONE. PAULA: Actress, b. Jan. 20, 1914. In New
York City, daughter of Fred Stone. e. Kew Forest
Academy, h. 5 feet 4i'4 inches; w. 116 pounds; red hair,
gray-green eyes. 193.1 made stage debut in "Ripples,"
"Smiling Faces," " Church Mouse," "The Late Chris-
topher Bean," RKO; "Mismanaged." "Hopalong Cas-
sidy." Paramount. In 1936: "TreacheiT Rides the Range,"
"Two Against the World " "Tlie Case of the Velvet
Claws," WB.
STONER, DAVE: Sound Recorder. In 1933: "The
Fighting Parson," Allied; "Crashing Broadway," Mono-
gram. In 1935: "Rainbow Valley," "Paradise Canyon,"
Monogram; "Westward Ho," Republic.
STONG, PHILIP: Writer, b. Keosauqua, Iowa, January
27, 1899; h. 6 feet 1 Inch; brown hair and hazel eyes;
w. 200 pounds; e. was graduated from Drake University
with B.A. degree; took a graduate course in English at
Columbia University; m. Virginia Swain, novelist; hy.
phonograph. Taught school at Blwablk, Minn., for three
years. Was a reporter for the Associated Press, alsi^ was
assistant Sunday editor of the New York World. Has
written many novels, among them "State Fair," and
"Anointed." Signed as writer by Pox. In 1933: "The
Stranger's Return." MGM. In 1934: collaborated on
"These Thirty Years." Al Bondy. Novel, "Village Tale,"
filmed in 1935 by RKO. In 1936: novel, "The Farmer
in the Dell," filmed by RKO.
STOOGES. THE THREE: Comedians, r.n. Moe and
Curly Howard (brothers) and Larry Fine. On stage with
Ted Healy in Carroll's Vanities. "A Niglit in Spain,"
"A Night in Venice." others. In 1935-36-37: Columbia
short products.
STOOPNAGLE, COLONEL LEMUEL Q.: Radio Com-
edian, r. n. F. Chase Taylor, b. Buffalo, N. Y., October
4, 1897; h. 6 feet; e. Nichols School, Montclair Academy,
Montelalr, N. J., and University of Rochester. In 1929
joined the writing staff of the Buffalo Broadcasting Corp.
Writes material for radio team of Stoopnagle and Budd.
who in 1933 appeared in "International House." Para-
mount. In 1934: Educational short product.
STOPPLER, WILHELM: Manager in charge of pro-
duction; Terra Film AG, Berlin, b. Cologne. Germany,
May 9. 1888; p. Gertrude ind Christian Sloppier; e. uni-
versity, studying philology; married. In newspapers and
publicity departments before entering film industry. En-
tered the Deutsches Lichtspielsyndikat June 1, 1925. In
charge of Berlin office from 1925 to 1928. Manager of
Primoton. Ltd., manufacturer of reproducing sets. 1930-31.
Since 1932 In charge of production of Terra Film A. G.
Berlin.
STOREY, A. D. V.: Pen name. "Alphabetical
Storey." Editor and Publisher, Miniature Movies, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. ; b. New York City. June 1. 1877; p. Ameri-
can-English; e. public schools; married and has twin
girls, 9, and a boy. 12. Publicity director, expositions.
Madison Square Garden and Grand Central Palace, New
York, and Atlantic City, N. J.. 1898 to 1927. Established
Motion Picture Department, The Billboard, 1908. Suc-
ceeded Nellie Revell as New York representative. Warren
Patrick's "Show World," 1909. Advance agent many
theatrical and motion picture road shows. Publicity man-
ager. Universal Film Company's Broadway Theatre, New
York. Exploitation and stunt man and editor of press
books. Universal Film Company. Organized and conducted
publicity department, W. Fox Theatre Circuit. Advertis-
ing and publicity director. C. B. C. Film Sales Corpo-
ration, now Cohimbia. Publicity director, motion picture
exposition of the Motion Picture Board of Trade at
Madison Square Garden. New York. 1915. Organized
16mm Motion Picture Board of Trade. 1931. Now
Executive Secretary, Miniature Movies Institute and 16rain
Motion Picture Board of Trade. 1944 Coney Island
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
STOREY, JUNE: Actress, b. Toronto; h. 5 ft. 4 in.;
w. 116 pounds; blonde hair and blue eyes; h. sports, col-
lecting hunting trophies. In 1936: "Girl's Dormitory."
"Career Woman." 20th Cent.-Fox.
STOREY, THOMAS: Writer. In 1935: screen story
and screen play "Man's Best Friend," Kreilberg. In
1936: collaborated on screen story "Two in Revolt." RKO-
Radio.
STORM. GILDA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. J
STORM, JANE: Writer. In 1933: Screen play, "Ador-
able"; continuity for "Doctor Bull"; with Hans Kraly
on "My Lips Betray," Fox. In 1934: "Miss Fane's
Baby Is Stolen," wrote continuity of "Melody in Spring."
"Kiss And Make Up." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage
Patch," Paramount; collaborated on screen play of "Such
Women Are Dangerous," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, "Millions in the Air," "Two for Tonight."
"The Virginia Judge." "Big Broadcast of 1936," "Stolen
Harmony," Paramount.
STORM, JERRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STORM, RAFAEL: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Kiss
and Make Up," Paramount. In 1935: "It Happened In
New Y'ork," "Lady Tubbs." Universal; "Broadway Gon-
dolier." Warner; "Here Comes Cookie," Paramount. In
1936: "The House of a Thousand Candles." Republic;
"The Golden Arrow," FN.
STOTHART, HERBERT: Musical Director. In 1933:
"The Barbarian," "Queen Christina," MGM. In 1934:
"Laughing Boy," "The Cat and the Fiddle," "Riptide."
"Treasure Island." MGM In 1935: "David Copperfleld."
"Vanessa — Her Love Story," "Reckless," "Anna Karenina,"
"China Seas," "A Night at the Opera," "Mutiny on the
Bounty," "Ah, Wilderness," "A Tale of Two Cities,"
MGM; collaborated on songs, "Here Comes the Band."
MGM. In 1936; collaborated on music, and musical direc-
tion "Rose Marie," MGM; collaborated on musical score.
"Wife Versus Secretary." "Moonlight Murder," "San
Francisco," "Romeo and Juliet." "The Gorgeous Hussy,"
"The Devil is a Sissy." "After the Thin Man." MGM;
musical score "Camille." MGM. In 1937: "The Good
Earth," "Maytime." MGM.
STOTLER, W. R.: Dramatic Editor. News Tribune,
Tacoma. Wash. b. Emporia. Kan.; p. Jacob and Levara
Stotler; e. Baker University. Baldwin. Kans. ; m. Ragnhild
Olsen. Kansas City Journal and Times; St. Louis Repub-
lic, Minneapolis Tribune. Spokane: Spokesman Review;
Wellington: Kansas News. In Tacoma nineteen years.
STOUT, ARCHIE: Cameraman. In 1933: "Sunset
Pass," "Under the Tonto Rim," Paramount; "Fighting
Texans," "Sagebush Trail," "Riders of Destiny," Mono-
gram. In 1934: "The Last Round-up," Paramount: "West
of the Divide." "Sixteen Fathoms Deep." "Mystery
Liner." "Blue Steel," "Randy Rides Alone," "Lawless
Frontier," Monogram. In 1935: "Sing Sing Nights,"
"Paradise Canyon," Monogram; "Rocky Mountain Mys-
tery," "The Eagle's Brood," "Nevada," "Bar 20 Rides
Again," Paramount; "Westward Ho," Republic. In 1936:
"Call of the Prairie." "Three On the Trail." "Hopalong
Cassidy Returns." "Trail Dust." Paramount; collaborated
on "The Sea Spoilers." handled photography "Conflict,"
U. In 1937: "Borderland." Paramount.
STOUT. GEORGE W.: Producer. In 1936: produced
"Tundra." Burroughs -Tarzan.
STOUT, REX: Writer. Creator of "Nero Wolfe"
character, detective, in Saturday Evening Post. In 1936:
"Meet Nero Wolfe." Columbia.
STRADLING. HARRY: Cameraman. In 1936: "La
Kermesse Heroique^" American Tobis.
STRANGE, GLEN: Actor. In 1937: "Arizona Days,"
GN.
STRANGE, HENRY: Actor. In 1936: "Yellow Cargo,"
GN.
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STRANGE, PHILIP: (Seo 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STRANGE. ROBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Special
Agent." "I Found Stella Parisli." "Frisco Kid," Warner.
In 19.!6: ■'Murder of Dr. Harrlsan." "Tile Walking
Dead." "Stolen Holida.v." WB ; "Trapped by Television,"
Columbia; "Bclnved Enemy." UA. In 1937: "Beware
of Ladies," Republic; "John Meade's Woman," Para-
mount; "Marked Woman," WB.
STRANSKY, JOHN A. Jr.: Recording. In 1933: "Phan-
tom Broadcast," "Black Beauty," "The Sphinx," "Fight-
ing Texans," "Devil's Mate," "The Avenger," "The
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," "He Couldn't Take It,"
Monogram; "Wine. Women and Song." produced by I E
Chadwick, In 1934: "West of the Divide," "A Woman's
Man." "Sixteen Fathoms Deep," "Beggars In Ermine,"
"Manhattan Love Song," "Mystery Liner," "Blue Steel "
"Randy Rides Alone," "City Limits," Monogram. In
1935: "Women Must Dress," "The Nut Farm," "The
Mystery Man," "Great God Gold," "The Hoosier School-
master," "The Healer," "The Keeper of the Bees," "Make
a Million." Monogram; "Cappy Ricks Returns," "Two
Sinners," "Frisco Waterfront," "The Singing Vagabond,"
Republic.
STRASSER, JULES A.: Interpreter and assigned to the
reception staflf. Fox Film. b. Alsace Lorraine, Germany,
.Tune 26, 1880; h. 6 feet 2 inches; w. 175 pounds; black,
eraylng hair, brown eyes; e. University of Heidelberg,
Germany. Speaks 27 languages.
STRASSNER, JOE: Costumer. Frocks for "Best of
Enemies." Fox. In 193.5: "Loves of a Dictator," Toeplitz
rroductions: "The Clairvoyant," "Nine Days a Queen."
GB. In 1936: collaborated on costumes "As Tou Like
It." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Head over Heels ill
Love." Gaumont-British.
STRATFORD, PEGGY: Actress, b. Maltagalpa, Nica-
ragua; p. Felix ,Tan and I,ucille Bonnet Stratford; e.
Comnock School and University of California; h. 5 ft. 5 in.;
w 117 pounds; hazel eyes and brown hair. On stage in
Dangerous Comer." "Christopher Bean." "Formerly
Tours." and many others. In 1036: films include "The
Leavenworth Case." Republic. In 1937: "Trapped."
Columbia.
STRAUS. LOUIS D.: Pen name. Lou .'Straus, b. Hart-
ford Conn,, May 9. 1899; p. deceased; e. DeWitt Clinton
High School. New York City, N.Y. : married. Was with New
Wk Clipper in 1919. Zifs in 1921. Variety 1922 to 1926.
^J^Z ^"^^ Graphic 1926 to 1930. Did publicity work from
l!.^n to 1934. Was managing editor of Zit's in 19.34.
Also conducts publicity business, handling Frank and
.\Iilt Britlon Band. .Tune Clayworth. Bob Hope and others.
STRAUSS, EDWARD: Vice-president, Brunswick Pro-
ductions Corp.; b. Ashland, Ohio; e. University of Michi-
gan; married. With Brunswick Balke Collender Com-
pany as vice-president 16 years. Brunswick Productioni
Corporation six years.
STRAUSS, WILHELM: Wrote music for "Waltz Time,"
Gaumont-British. 1933.
STRAUSS. WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STRAWN ARTHUR: Writer, b. New York Cltv
feept. J!l. 1900; p. non-professionals; e. Washington Uni-
versity. St. Louis. Mo., and Leland Stanford University
California; not married. New York correspondent for St
l/ouis Po.>:l -Dispatch for ten years. Contributed feature
articles to American Mercury. New Y^orker. Fortune Cos-
mopolitan. Author of "The Golden Adventures of
Raftoa and "The Road to Granada." novels. Wrott
radio sketches. Syndicate writer. Art critic on Outlook
magazine. Author of "Too Many Witnesses." "No
Angels Singing," plays. In 19.34, wrote adaptation of
Shame of a Nation." "DuWcrld. In 193.5 wrote screen
story and collaborated on screen play "The Black Room
Mystery,' Columbia, In 1936: collaborated on "Don't
Gamble With Love," "The Man Who Lived Twice "
T,ady From Nowhere." Columbia.
STRAYER, FRANK R.: Director, b. Altoona, Pa., Sept-
ember 21, 1891; h. 5 feet 10% inches: brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 140 pounds; p. Elizabeth and Reuben A.
Strayer. non-professionals; e. Wllkinsburg high school and
Carnegie Technical college, Pittsburgh; m. Erma P.
Rogers, non-professional; hy. home and baby. Screen pro-
ductiOTs: for Columbia. "Enemy of Men," "Stepping
2"u' .. T^'^ °' * Flirt," "Lure of the Wild," "Bachelor's
Baby, Sweet Rosie O'Grady," "Pleasure Before Busi-
ness, ' "When the Wife's Away," "The Fall of Eve" and
"Acquitted," the two last named being talking pictures.
"Gorilla Ship," Mayfair; "The Crusader," "The Vampire
Bat," Majestic; "Manhattan Tower," Remington. In 1933
directed "Dance, Girl, Dance," and was co-author and
director of "By Appointment Only," directed "In the
Money." Chesterfield; "Let's Go Places," "Caught Cheat-
ing." "Murder at Midnight," "Anybody's Blonde." "Soul
of the Slums," "Dragnet Patrol," "Monster Walks."
"Behind Stone Walls." "Borrowed Wives." "The Crim-
inal Within." "Love in High Gear," "Dynamite Denny,"
"Tangled Destinies." "Forbidden Melody." "King of
the Gypsies," Chesterfield. In 1934: "In Love With
Life." "Twin Husbands," "Cross Streets." "Fifteen
Wives." "One in a Million." "Cross and the Sword."
"Love Flight." Fox; "Fugitive Road," Invincible. In
1935: "The Ghost Walks." "Symphony of Living." "Pub-
lic Opinion." Invincible; "Death from a Distance."
"Society Fever." "Murder at Glen Athol." "Condemned
to Live." "Port of Lost Dreams." Chesterfield. In
1936: "Hitch Hike to Heaven," Mascot; "Death From
a Distance," Chesterfield: "The Sea Spoilers." Uni-
versal; "Glory," "Laughing at Trouble," 20th Century-
Fox. 1937: directed "Off to the Races" 20th Cent. -Fox.
STRELKOVA. M. P.: Actress. In 1935: "Moscow
Lruglis," Kinocombinat.
STRICKLAND, HELEN: Actress. In 1935: "The
Scoundrel," Paramount.
STRICKLING. HOWARD: Director of publicity. West
Coast. Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer.
STRIEF, FREDERIC: Manager, Kenova Amusement
Corp.. Beecher-Theatre. Cincinnati. Ohio; b. Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1894; married. Manager, Para-
mount Famous-Lasky Corp., 7 years; manager. Universal
Film Exchange, 6% years: manager. Majestic Pictures
Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio. Now manager, Kenova Amuse-
ment Corp., Cincinnati,
STROCK, REEVE 0.: Sound Director. General Ser-
vice Studios. Inc.. 35-11 35 Avenue. Astoria. L. I.,
N. Y. ; b. Polo, 111., July 5, 1900; m. Catherine Bam-
hizer, p. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Strock: e. Polo High
School, T,ewis Institute. TTnlversity of Wisconsin, B. S.
in E. E. Engineer G. E. Company, one year. Radio
engineer department, WGY, one year. Chief engineer,
WHT, Chicago, four years. ERPI engineer, three years.
Sound engineerine. sound director. General Service Studios.
Inc. (GSSI) 1931 to date.
STRODE, W. CHETHAM: Writer. In 1936: "A
Woman Alone." General Film.
STRODE, RONALD: Ronald Strode and Associates.
London. b. Weston-super-Mare. England, Jan. 8.
1903; married; e. New College, Worthing. Was motor
engineer, then copy writer and general manager of ad-
vertising agency. Exploiteer for United Artists, responsible
for roadshows: "City Lights." "Palmy Days," and others.
In charge of publicity. Dominion Theatre for United
Artists. Two years publicity director. British Lion Film
Corp. Now handling publicity for Garrett-Klement Pic-
tures. Soskin Productions. Hammer Productions and other
independent production companies.
STROMBERG, HUNT: Producer, MGM Pictures.
Culver City. Cal. ; b. Louisville. Ky. ; h. 6 feet: brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; e. Louisville. Follow-
ing the completion of his schooling, he became a news-
paper reporter and for five years did reportorlal work and
became wellknown as a sports writer of the St. Louis
Times, then went to New York to accept the post of ad-
vertising and publicity director of the Goldwyn Com-
pany, and In 1919 went to California with Thomas H.
Ince and became his personal representative. In 1923 he
entered the Independent producing field, starring Doris
May In a series of comedy-dramas which were released
through Metro. He next became allied with Producers'
Distributing Corporation (PDC), producing the PriscIIIa
Dean and Harry Carey productions and a number of all-
star specials. Among the pictures he personally directed
were "Paint and Powder," "The Siren of Seville," and
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
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div. - - divorce
P- -
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e. - - education
pro. -
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h. - - - heiqht
r.n. -
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'■The Fire Patrol." In 1925 he became afflllatcd with
MGM as producer. In this capacity he has been the
producer of many films, including "The Single Standard,"
"The Bridge of San Luis Bey." "Our Dancing
Daughters." "White Shadows of the South Seas," "Guilty
Hands." "Letty Lynton," "Red Dust," "The White
Sister," "The Wet Parade" and others. In 1933: "Pent-
house." "Stage Mother." "Bombshell." "The Prize
Fighter and the Lady." "Eskimo" and "Chained." 1934:
"Treasure Island." "The Thin Man," "Laughing Boy,"
"Hideout." In 19.35: "The Painted Veil." "Naughtv
Marietta," "Ah, Wilderness," MGM. In 1936: "Rose
Marie." "Wife Versus Secretary." "The Great Ziegfeld."
"After the Thin JIan." "Small Town Girl." MGM. In
1937: "Maytime." MGM. Won tlie 1936 Academy Award
for tlic best production. "The Great Ziegfeld."
STRONG, AUSTIN: Writer. In 1937: wrote screen
play "Along Came Love," Paramount.
STRONG, EUGENE: Associate producer. In 1036:
"Hopalong Cassidy Returns," "Trail Dust," Paramount.
In 19.'>7 : became Paramount producer.
STROUD, CLARENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STROUD. CLAUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
STROYEVA, VERA: Director. In 1937: "Revolution-
ists.'" Amlsino.
STRUMPF. DAVID L.: Art Director, Radio, b. New
York City. Dec. 25, 1895; married: e. C.C.N.Y.; Na-
tional Academy of Design, Beaux Arts. Art Students
T-eague. With J. Walter Thompson Advertising. 1920-22.
Universal, 1922-23. Joined R. C Pictures. 1923. as art
director and has remained throughout changes of company.
STRUSS, KARL: Cinematographer, Paramount; b. New
Yorl< City; married; e. Dewitt Clinton High School; 4
years art photography, Columbia University. Manufactur-
ing, business official, photographer, 1914, Bermuda gov-
ernment; own studio. 1914-17; portraits, magazine and
advertising, illustration, pictorial lens manufacturing.
Started with Cecil DeMllle. March 17, 1919, 3 years. Two
pictures with Marshall Neilan; three years with B. P.
Schulberg making Preferred Pictures. Photographed "Ben
Hur." 1925; in 1926. "Sunrise." which received first
Academy award for distinctive photography. 1927-30 with
D. W. Griffith; then photographed 3 talkers of Mary
Pickford, 1931-32 with Paramount, making 15 pictures,
among them being "Skippy." "Murder by the Clock." "Dr
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "The Sign of the Cross" and
others. One of three nominated In 1932 for Academy
photography award. In 1933: "The Girl in 419," "Story
of Temple Drake." "Disgraced," "Torch Singer," Para-
mount. In 1934: "Four Frightened People," "Belle of the
Nineties." Paramount. In 1935: "Goin" to Town," "Two
for Tonight," Paramount. In 1936: "Preview Murder
Mystery," "Anything Goes." "Too Many Parents."
"Rhythm on the Range." "Hollywood Boulevard." "Go
West. Young Man." In 1937: "Let's Make a Million."
Paramount.
STUART. CHARLES: Producer. In 1935: "Soviet
Piissia Thru the Eyes of an American." travelogue."
Imperial Pictures.
STUART. DONALD: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STUART. GLORIA: Actress, r, n. Mrs. Artluir Sheek-
man: b. Santa Monica. Pal.. .Tuly 14. 1911; h. 5 feet
5 inches; w. 118 pounds; blonde hair, hazel eyes; e. Santa
Monica grammar and high schools and University of Cali-
fornia; m. Arthur Sheekman, screen writer. Stage ex-
perience in "The Sea Gull," "Second Man" and others.
Appeared in 1932 In "The All American," Universal:
(1933) "Laughter In Hell." "The Old Dark House.'
"Airmail." "The Kiss Before the Mirror," "Private
.Tones," Universal; "The Girl In 419," Paramount: "It's
Great to Be Alive," Fox; "Secret of the Blue Boom."
"The Invisible Man," Universal; "Roman Scandals."
United Artists. In 1934: "Beloved." "I Like It That
Way." Universal; "I'll Tell the World," "Gift of Gab."
"The Love Captive," Universal: "Here Comes the Navy."
Warners. In 1935: "Maybe It's Love," "Gold Diggers
n! 1935," First National: "Laddie," RKO. In 1936:
"Professional Soldier." "The Prisoner of Shark Island,"
"Tlie Poor Little Rich Girl," "The Crime of Dr. Forbes."
"36 Hours to Kill." 20th Cent.-Fox; "The Girl on the
Front Page." U.
STUART. HERSCHEL: Treasurer. Monogram Pictures
Corp., Radio City. New York. Was division manager,
Fox New England Theatres. h. Franklin. Ky.. .Inly
17, 1893; p. George and Nancy Stuart: e. puhli-
school ; m Nell Gaynon Stuart. From newspaper work to
handling publicity for circuits; then general manager of
Hulsey Theatres and film exchanges; division manager for
Paramount Theatres In Texas. Oklahoma and Arkansas:
also for eight years Harold B. Franklin's chief of stair,
including division manager In Washington, Oregon and
Montana, four and a half years general manager for the
Fox I'oli Circuit. Then joined the Radio-Keith-Orpheum
Circuit in 1933. as general manager of all RKO theatres.
Made surveys for Paramount Publix Trustees in 1934 at
Detroit. Kansas City. Plioenix, Tucson and In September,
1934. became director of advertising and publicity. Colum-
bia Pictures Corp.. one year. General manager Al Rosen
Play Producing Company, one year until September. 1936.
.Toined Consolidated Amusement Enterprises Inc.. as gen-
eral manager of its chain of theatres in New York,
Resigned April 1, 1937. to join Monogram.
STUART, JEANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STUART, JOHN: Actor, b. Edinburgh, Scotland, July
IS, 1898; h. 5 feet 11 inches; brown hair, brown eyes; e.
Eastbourne, England. Made film debut after the war. in
"Her Son"; then these silents: "Mademoiselle from
Armentleres," "Hindle Wakes." "The Glad Eye." "Ro.-e-
of PIcardy," "The Flight Commander." "Mademoiselle
Parley-Voo." "Sailors Don't Care," "Kitty" and "Hiirh
Seas." Appeared In following talkers: "Atlantic" (1929>.
B.I. P.; "Children of Chance." "The Nipper." In 1931
"Kissing Cup's Race." "Butchers." "Midnight." "Hour '
of the Baskervilles" and "Hindle Wakes." Gaumoni :
"Verdict of the Sea," "Men of Steel" (1929). Langhani
Recent films include: "In a Monastery Garden." "The
Lost Chord." "This Week of Grace." "The Wanderln?
lew." "Four Masked Jlen." "The Black Abbott." "Thf
Pointing Finger." "Bella Donna," all Twickenham pro-
ductions. In 1934: "D'ye Ken .John Peel?." Twicken-
ham; "The Green Pack," British Lion: "Blind Justice"
Twickenham, In 1935: "Abdul the Damned." BIP and
others. In 1936: "The Show Goes On." ATP.
STUART. LILY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
STUART. MARLYN: Actress. In 1936: Educational
short product.
STUART. MICHAEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac. )
STUART, NICK: (See 19.';6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
STUBBS, HARRY: Actor, b. England, 1880; e. Christ's
College, England. Appeared in many New York stage
.jroductions ; was appointed by the War Department to
command the entertainment department of the U. S. Army
during the World War; was made managing director of
the Actors' Theatre, New York City; was brought to
Hollywood by Roland West to play in "Alibi"; tlien
followed several other Important roles at United Artists,
and other studios; was selected by United Artists to direct
dialogue on "Bride 68"; chosen to direct the dialogue in
D. W. Griffith's "Abraham Lincoln"; has written several
succce'sful sketches and one-act plays. In 1933: "When
Strangers Marry," Columbia; "The Invisible Man," Uni-
versal, In 1934: "Search for Beauty," Paramount. In
iri:',7: "On the Avenue," 20th Cent. -Fox,
STUBER, WILLIAM G.: Chairman of the Board, East-
man Kodak Company; b. Louisville. Ky.. April 9, 1861;
c. public schools of Louisville. His natural inclination
• toward photography was inherited from his father. Michael
Stuber, who pioneered in the art before and during the
Civil war. His father's death caused him to go Into
the business of photography for himself while still in his
teens. He made his own photographic materials, spent
six months in the laboratory of Dr, Hugo Smith in
Zurich. Switzerland, and returned to America to triumph
both In the making of photographic materials and as
master photographer. In 1894 was invited by George East-
man to go to Rochester In capacity of sensitized goods
expert. At that time Kodak Park, rtlm plant of the East-
man Kodak Company, which now emnloys 10,000 workers
had 65. His work in producing and improving emulsions
for the various ph'itoeraphic purposes is called primarily
responsible for the high quality of Eastman film and other
Eastman sensitive materials. His responsibility for the
conduct of the company steadily increased until he became
vice-president but throughout this neriod his work was
steadfastly devoted to the photoeraphic duality of Easrman
Kodak products. In 1926. when Eastman resigned the
presidency of the company to become chairman of the
directors, Stuber s'icceeded him. During his career, he
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industries. All of tliese he resisned when he became
president of the Kodak Company. Lives in Kochester.
N. Y. Resigned his position as President of the Eastman
Kodak Conjpany and the Board elected him chairman.
STUDEBAKER. WILLIAM T.: Exhibitor. Louan
Tlieatre, Lofansport. Indiana; b. Logansport, Feb. 2:i,
lilUi; p. E. VV. Studebaker; e. graduate University (jf
Illinois; married. Was In aviation Industry. Now theatre
manager.
STUMAR, JOHN S.: Cameraman, b. Budapest. Hun-
gary, May 30. 1S9-1; e. high school. Started in business as
salesman and agent of motion picture producers. In 193^
photographed "Above the Clouds." "Before Midnight"; in
1934: "Once to Every Woman," "One is Guilty," "The
Most Precious Thing in Life," all Columbia. In 1935:
"The Best Man Wins," "Unwelcome Stranger," "Escape
from Devil's Island," "If You Could Only Cook," Col-
umbia. In 1930: "Devil's Squadron," "End of the
Trail," Columbia. In 1937: "The Mill on the Floss."
National Provincial; "Stardust," "Intimate Relations."
Directed "The King's People," with John Drinkwater and
George Bernard Shaw.
STURBAUT, HENRY B.: General manager. Kirkwood
Gemini Pictures; b. Paterson, N. J., 1909; h. 5 ft. 11 in.;
w. 165 lbs.; blue eyes, brown hair; h. riding, swimming,
skating. Was building contractor. In 1928 became as-
sistant to Bay Kirkwood. Joined U. S. Army in 1930.
serving three years. Returned to the States in 1936 and
was signed by Kirkwood. Box 933, Hollywood.
STURGES, PRESTON: Writer, b. Chicago. 111.,
August 29. 1898; e. France, Germany, Switzerland and
the United States. m. Eleanor Hutton. Was In War
service. Stage manager of several productions. Wrote
stage plays "Strictly Dishonorable," filmed by Universal
in 1931; "Child of Manhattan," (Columbia, 1933) "Re-
capture," "The Well of Romance." Among screen works
are "The Big Pond," "Past and Loose," collaborated on
"Thirty Day Princess" (Paramount, igS'l), "We Live
Again," "The Power and the Glory." "The Good Fairy,"
Universal. In 1935: screen play, "Diamond Jim." "Im-
itation of Life," "Next Time We Love," Universal.
In 1936: "One Rainy Afternoon." UA.
STURGES, PROF. WESLEY A.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
STURGIS, EDWIN: Actor. In 1929 in "Fazil," Fox.
In 1934: "Here Comes the Groom." Paramount. In 1935:
"Red Hot Tires," FN.
STURM,
Almanac.)
FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
STURROCK, DUDLEY: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
nn story "The Trouble," which was filmed as "Ourselves
Alone." ABP.
STYLES,
Almanac.)
EDWIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SUCH MAN, AL.: Buyer for Consolidated Amusement
Enterprises, 1560 Broadway. New York City: b. New
York City, July 8. 1897; married; p. Israel and Fanny
Suchman; e. public schools; Townsend Harris Hall; Col-
lege of City of New York, 1918. Associated with ex-
hibition practically continuously. Father was pioneer.
After discharge from World War service sold pictures,
associating with Universal Exchange, then with Republic
Pictures, next with Selznlck, and finally with American
Releasing Corp. Built circuit of 10 theatres togclhct
with his brothers. Sold Interest and joined Consolidaled
Amusement Enterprises as executive buyer and booker
With them for past eleven years.
SUDDATH, H. W.: Amusu Theatre, Natchitoches, La
b. Natchitoches, La., February 24. 1905; married and lias
tw.. children; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. I,. Suddatli; e. Louis-
iana State University. University of California. Druggist.
Manager and owner of Amusu Theatre.
SUDEKUM. TONY: Exhibitor. Crescent Amusement Co..
Nashville. Tenn. ; b. Nashville, Tenn. ; m. Nettie E. Sude-
kum, has 4 daughters; p. Henry and Sara Sudekum; e.
Nashville city schools. Bakery and ice cream business
with father. Started one of first picture houses in Nash-
ville, Tenn., named The Dixie; later took over ownership
and management of the Elite theatre in Nashville, Tenn.
Now president of company operating ten picture theatres in
Nashville. The Crescent Amusement Company owns and
operates a circuit of about 148 llicatres in Tennessfc.
Alabama and Kentucky. Controlled and operated legiti-
mate road show house in Nashville and "The Princess."
Member. Rotary Club and Lutheran Church.
SUEDO, JULIE: British actress, h. 5 ft. 41/2 In.; hy
riding and swimming; is an accomplished dancer. Most
recent films: "The Dictator" (Toepliti'.) . "Brewster's
Millions" (British and Dominions), and "McGlusky the
Sea Rover" (BIP); "Sharps and Flats," "Play Up the
Hand," City Films; "Wliom the Gods Love," "Queen of
Hearts," ATP; "Accused," Criterion; "Who Pays," PP
I''ilms; "The N;ivy Klcrnal," Wilcox: "Lilac nnminn,"
Crafton.
SUGAR, SOLOMON S. : Architect and Acoustical Ad-
visor, 5 East 57th Street. New York; b. Norfolk, Vs.,
Sept. 21, 1874; e. grammar school, high school. Cooper
L'niun Institute of Arts and Sciences, Acoustical Research.
Pioneer in motion picture theatre construction. Built
first small motion picture theatre in New York City.
This was Crystal Hall, 48 East 14th St., for Automatic
Vaudeville Co., now out of existence. When Adolph Zukor
stepped out of Automatic Vaudeville Co. and started on
his own, Solomon Sugar was employed as his aniiileit. and
converted several stores to motion picture houses for him,
and when Zukor became a producer. Sugar remade his
studio in New Y'ork City. Automatic Vaudeville Company
was operating the Unique Theatre at East 14th Street.
Altered this house, increasing its seating capacity to 900.
When Marcus Loew began organizing circuit, and acquired
the old Harlem Casino property at 7th Avenue and 124th
Street, Mr. Sugar was engaged as architect for altera-
tion?. Next commissioned by Loew to design and con-
struct the Greeley Square Theatre, then SuCfolk Street
house.
SUGARMAN, ELIAS E.: Editor and general manager
of the New Y'ork office. The Billboard, b. New York City.
Dec. 27, 1901; p. Zachary and Dorothy Sugarman; e. higli
school and College of the City of New York. Newspaper-
man for 16 years with daily newspapers in New York and
Brooklyn. Started with Billboard in 1926.
SUGI, KYOJI: Actor, r.n. Teisuke Sugi; b. Chigyo.
Fukuoka. Japan, July 8. 1903; h. 5 feet 4 inches; black hair
and black eyes; w. 112 pounds; p. mother; e. high school,
and Uyeno Musical School; married; hy. music. With
Tenkatsu Acrobatic and Magic Troupe, then vocal training
under K. Nanbu. Until 1923 with various travelling
troupes of players. Joined Makino Production, October,
lli23. then with Toa Film Company. 1924. Again with
Makino In 1925. To Kawal Film Production, 1929, and in
1930 to Shinko Cinema Company. Since November
1932. with Nikkatsu. Films include "Oryanko Hanji "
Makino; "Odoru Genyei," Shinko: "Wakatufu Shikeii
Bekkyo," Nikkatsu.
SUGI YAM A, KOHHEI: Cameraman, Shimokamo Studio,
Shochiku Cinema Company, Japan, b. Shimokamo, Kyoto.
Jnpan. June 23. 1899; e. intermediate school; married. Was
photographer. Was with Kokkatsu. Tua Production and
Teikinc Production. Now with Shockiku Cinema Company
at Kyoto Studio.
Sl/LLAVAN, MARGARET: Actress, r. n. Margaret
Brooke Sullavan; b. Norfolk, Va.. May 16, 1911; h. 5 feet
•^Vi inches; w. 109 pounds; brown hair, gray eyes; p.
Cornelius Hancock and Garland Counciil Sullavan; e.
Walter Taylor grammar school, St. George (Private)
school, Norfolk tutoring School (private), Chatham Epis-
copal Institute (Chatham, Va.) and Sullins College, (Bris-
tol, Va.) Stage experience in "Chrysalis," "Dinner at
Eight," "Happy Landings" and many others. In 1933
appeared in "Only Yesterday," and in 1934 "Little Man,
What Now," both Universal. In 1935: "The Good
Fairy," Universal; "So Red the Rose," Paramount. In
1936: "Next Time We Love," Universal; "The Moon's
Our Home," "I Loved a Soldier," Paramount. On stage:
"Stage Door."
(See 1936-
Motion Picture
SULLIVAN, BILLIE:
Almanac. )
SULLIVAN, C. GARDNER: Writer. In 1931: story,
"Cuban Love Song," MGM. In 1932: collaborated on
dialogue and continuity. "Strange Interlude." "Skyscraper
Souls," "Huddle," MG.M. In 1933: screen play "Men
Must Fight," MGM. In 1934: collaborated on "Father
Brown, Detective," Paramount; "Sequoia," MGM. In
1935: collaborated on screen play, "Car 99," Paramount;
"The Awakening of Jim Burke," Columbia. In 1930:
screen play, "Three Live Ghosts." MGM.
CHARLES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
SULLIVAN,
Almanac.)
SULLIVAN, CHARLES E.: Production Executive, b.
Quincy. Mass., March 2, 1890; e. public preparatory and
high schools of Quincy, later attending the Lowell In-
stitute in Boston and the Rhode Island School of Design.
Served an apprenticeship in a brass and Iron foundry and
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machine shop. At the expiration of his apprentlceshiD he
went into the shops of the old Fore-Klver Ship and Build-
ing corporation, working on both naval and commercial
projects; during this period he was employed on the con-
struction of battleships, submarines, destroyers and all
the varied types of naval craft. In 1911 he joined the
General Fire Extinguisher Company as assistant super-
intendent of its brass foundry, holding this position for
two years. In 1913 he returned to the Pore Blver plant,
and remained as assistant superintendent of the blK
shops until 1917. At that time he was made material
engineer and placed in charge of all materials subject to
naval inspection and testing. He retained this Important
post during the exacting period of the war, and con-
tinued in this capacity until August, 1921. In 192.1
resigned his post with the Bethlehem corporation, the
name of which formerly was Fore-River plant, to de-
velop some property he had in Quincy. In March. 1923
returned to the Bethlehem corporation to accept a posi-
tion on the general manager's staff. He remained there
until 1926. On that date he Joined Joseph P. Kennedy
in the motion picture industry, becoming assistant treas-
urer and later also manager of exchange operation of the
PBO pictures corporation. In August, 192T. he was sent
to the studios in Hollywood as vice-president, and re-
mained as vice-president of RKO Productions, Inc., which
superseded FBO, until his resignation.
SULLIVAN, EDMOND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SULLIVAN, ED: Broadway columnist, The News,
New York City: b. New York City, Sept. 28, 1902: p.
Peter A. and Elizabeth Sullivan: e. Port Chester, N. Y.
High School: married and has one daugiiter, Elizabeth.
On New York Evening Mail, 1920. With World, Tele-
graph and Granhic, New York City. Now with The News.
New York City.
SULLIVAN, EDWARD DEAN: Writer. In 1931: col-
laborated on story "Hellbound," Tiffany. In 1933: story
and screen play "Mr. Broadway," Broadway-Hollywood.
In 1935: story, "The People's Enemy," BKO.
SULLIVAN FRANCIS L.: Actor, b. London, Jan. 6.
1903. Played in West End and on tour. In 1921: "Old
Vic." In 1932: F.P.I. GB. In 1933: "Bed Wagon,"
BIP. In 1934: "Jew Suss" GB: "Chu Chin Ciiow,"
Gainsborough; "What Happened Then," BIP. Entered
American pictures in Aug. 1934 and did the following
films: "Great Expectations." "Cheating Cheaters,"
"Strange Wives," "Mystery of Edwin Drood," Universal.
Returned to London Jan. 1935, during the rest of the year
was mainly occupied with stage. In 1935: "Her Last
Affair," PDC. In 1936: "Interrupted Honeymoon," "Fine
Feathers," British Lion; "A Woman Alone," Garrett-
Klement; "Spy of Napoleon," Hagen; "The Jumping Man "
Patlie. In 1937: "Non-Stop New York," GB; "Action
for Slander," Victor Savllle.
SULLIVAN, FRANK: Film Editor. In 1933: "Hold
Your Man," "Turn Back the Clock," MOM, "Going Hol-
lywood," MGM. In 1934: "Men in White," "Operatoi
13," MGM. In 1935: "Public Hero No. 1," "OShaugh-
nessey's Boy,' MGM. In 1936: "Biff Baff," "Three
Godfathers," "Fury," "Old Hutch." "Love On the Bun,"
MGM. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer.
SULLIVAN, FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SULLIVAN, JACK: Film Buyer. Started with Fox
in Seattle as salesman, becoming manager in Butte and
Minneapolis and returning to Seattle as manager. Trans-
ferred to Los Angeles manager, then made film buyer for
Pox West Coast.
SULLIVAN, JACK: Director, b. San Francisco, Cal.,
March 5, 1895; h. 6 feet; blue eyes and dark brown hair;
w. 195 L'ounds; p. Cornelius J. Sullivan; e. Clason Point
Military Academy, Manllus Military Institute; hy. swim-
ming, polo and golf. Eighteen years in motion pictures.
Directed "Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Foolish Wives,"
Universal; "Phantom of the Opera," Universal; "Merry
Go Round," Universal; "Road House Nights," Para-
mount; "Port of Missing Girls," "Fight and Win
Series" (Jack Dempsey), Universal; "Noah's Ark," War-
ners: "Chances." FN; "Lord Jim," Paramount. In 1934:
assistant director "The Woman in Red," "Bed Hot
Tires," "Murder in the Clouds," "The Firebird," "The
Dragon Murder Case," "Fog Over Frisco," "Friends
of Mr. Sweeney," "Harold Teen," WB. In 1935: as-
sistant director, "The Irish in Us," FN; assistant direc-
tor, "Frisco Kid," "Broadway Gondolier," "The Case
of the Curious Bride," "The Florentine Dagger," WB.
In 1936: assistant director "Colleen," "Charge of the
Light Brigade," "Sons 0' Guns," WB. In 1937: as-
sistant director, "Call It a Day," WB. Won the 1936
Academy Award for the leading assistant director on
"Charge of the Light Brigade."
SULLIVAN, IMAURICE J.: Actor. In 19:^6: "Walking
on All, ' BKO Uaciio.
SULLIVAN, THEODORE J.: Secretary and business
manager. Quigley Publications. b, Chicago, 111. ; p.
Francis P. and Susan G. Sullivan ; e. Loyola Academy,
Chicago, and Liberal Arts, Commerce and Law, University
of Illinois and Northwestern University; m. Bernice Cox,
and has four children.
SULLIVAN, WALLACE: Writer. b. Chicago. III.,
November 19, 1902; h. 5 feet S inches; blue eyes and
brown hair; w. 142 pounds; e. Northwestern University and
Kent College of Law. specializing in law and commerce
ard business administration; hy. golf. Has lived in Chi-
cago, New York. Palm Beach. Wrote play, "The Game
Chasers." Wrote the following screen stories; originals
"Master Sweeper," with Chester Conklin; "Bard of Broad-
way," with Walter Winchell ; "Roseland " with Butli
Etting; "Purely an Accident," "Success," "Let's Merge "
"Grounds for Murder," "Walls of Gold." Fox. In 1936:
collaborated on story, "The Return of Jimmy Valentine."
"Laughing Irish Eyes," Bepublic; "Libeled Lady," MGM.
SULLY, EVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SULLY, FRANK: Actor. In 1935: "Mary Burns,
Fugitive," Paramount; "Fighting Youth," Universal.
SUL-TE-WAN, MADAME: Actress. In 1937: "Maid
of Salem," Paramount.
SUMMERS, WALTER: Director, b. Barnstaple; p. pro-
fessionals. First film experience in 1913 when he was
made assistant to George Loane Tucker. Directed "Sus-
pense" (1931), "The Flying Fool" (1932), "Trapped In
a Submarine" (1932), "The House Opposite" (1932).
"Timbuctoo," "The Red Wagon," all for B. I. P. studios
at Elstree, England, Powers Pictures. American dis-
tributor. In 1934: directed and wrote adaptation and
scenario for "The Return of Bulldog Drummond," British
International. In 1935: directed and wrote scenario,
"McGlusky the Sea Bover," BIP; collaborated on direc-
tion, "Music Hath Charms," Associated British Pictures.
In 1936; collaborated on "Ourselves Alone," ABP.
SUMMERVILLE. GEORGE J. (Slim): Director and
Actor, b. in Albuquertiue. N. M. ; h. 6 feet 2Vi inches; w.
160 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes. Screen work,
as actor and director of comedies for Universal, Fox.
FBO. Pictures Include: "The Beloved Rogue," United
Artists; "Hey, Hey, Cowboy," "The Chinese Parrot,"
Universal; "The Wreck of the Hesperus," Pathe; "King
of the Rodeo," Universal; Slim in "Strong Boy," Pox;
Newt in "Shannons of Broadway," Universal; Heinle in
"Tiger Rose," Warner; "The Last Warning," Universal;
also "One Hysterical Night," in 1930 in "Troopers
Three," "Under Montana Skies." Tiffany; "All Quiet on
the Western Front," "King of Jazz," "Little Accident,"
Universal; (1932), "Racing Youth," "Unexpected Father,"
Universal; (1933) "They Just Had to Get Married," "Her
First Mate," "Love, Honor and Oh. Baby," Universal. In
1934: "Horse Play," "The Love Birds," Universal; "Their
Big Moment." RKO. In 1935: "Life Begins at 40," "The
Farmer Takes a Wife," Fox; "Way Down East," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "Captain January," "The Country
Doctor," "Pepper," "White Fang," "Can This Be
Dixie?," "Reunion," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Off to
the Baces," "Love Is News," 20th Cent,-Fox,
SUMNER, STANLEY: University Theatre, Cambridge,
Mass. b. Newburyport, Mass., April 12, 1900. Assistant
manager. Auditorium, Maiden, Mass. ; manager. Scenic
Temple. Cambridge, Mass. ; manager, Fenway, . Boston,
Mass. ; manager, Allston, Allston, Mass. ; manager. Com-
munity, Newton. Mass; manager. University, Cambridge,
Mass.
SUMNER, VERLYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SUSA, CHARLOTTE: Actress, r. n. Charlotte Wag-
muller; b. Memal, Matzdrunebalstrum, East Prussia. Mar.
1; 1908; h. 5 feet, 7; blonde hair and grey-blue eyes;
w, 120 pounds; p. non- professional; e. Tilsit and Man-
helm, Germany; hy. astrology. Stage experience: "Merry
Widow," "Carmen," and others. On screen in "Two
Souls," "Day Train 13," "Under False Flags."
"Gefangene No. 7," "Der Tiger," "Die grosses Sehn-
sucht," "Zapfenstrelch am Rhein," (1930); "Walzer-
paradles," "Ehe G.m.b.H." (1931). A year in the
United States. "Abenteuer im Sudexpress," "Brbe In
Pretoria" (1934); "Alles um eine Frau" and "Sle und
die Drei," (1935).
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SUSS. BERNARD: Actor. In l'j:i6: "Valiant Is the
Word for Carrie." Paramount.
SUSSMAN, HERMAN: Exhibitor, b. New Yorlt City,
1896. Entered motion picture business. 1922. at Fox
home cCBce. In Pleasantvllle built the Rome theatre
1925, which he has been operating since. Member ot
Lions and Allied Theatre Owners of New Yorlc State.
SUSSMAN, WILLIAM: Ext-cutlve. Joined sales sta-
tistical department. Famous Players -Laslcy. 1920. In
1923, office manajjer and salesman, New Yorl< Paramount
Exchange. In 1925 to Paramount home office as assistant
to George Schaeter, then Eastern Division sales manager,
and in 1926 became personal assistant to John D. Clark,
then Western Division sales manager of Paramount. In
1932 to Fox Film Corporation with Mr. Clark, who was
general sales manager. In 1936 made Eastern Division
sales manaper. Twentieth Century-Fox. Married and
lives In Yonkers.
SUTHERLAND. A. EDWARD: Director and actor, b.
London, England, January 5, 1897; h. 5 feet, 8 inches; w
160 pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes; p. Julie Ring, profes-
sional; e. In Paris and America; married. Stage ex-
perience In vaudeville, stock, musical comedy and ap-
peared In the stage production of "So Long Letty."
Screen experience started In 1914 as an actor In a Helen
Holmes serial : later he became a Keystone comedian and
next a juvenile leading man. Then he joined Charlie
Chaplin's directorial staff. His first film was "Comln"
Through." starring Thomas Meighan. Other pictures in-
clude: "Burning Up." "Old Army Game." "Trove's
Greatest Mistake," "Figures Don't Lie," "TUUe's Punc-
tured Romance." "Baby Cyclone." "Number, Please," and
co-directed "Clo.se Harmony" and "Dance of Life" "Para-
mount on Parade." "Up Pops the Devil," "June Moon,"
"Gang Buster." for Paramount, with whom he is under
contract. Later he made "Social Lion." "Saturday Night
Kid." "Sap from Syracuse," "On the Spot," "Burning
I'n." "Sky Devils." "Palmy Days." and "Mr. Robinson
Crusoe." United Artists; "Secrets of the French Police,"
Radio. In in.".,", directed "International House," "Too
Much Harmony." "Murder in the Zoo." Paramount. In
in.lo: directed "Mississippi," Paramount; "Diamond
Jim." Universal. In 1936: "Champagne Waltz," "Poppy,"
Paramount.
SUTHERLAND, HOPE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Ahnanac.)
SUTHERLAND. MAC DONALD: Art director. Eng-
land. 1929-36, BIP. 1936-37: Radio (Stafford); MGM
(Fitzpatrick) ; Paramount; Columbia; Pathe; Butchers;
George King.
SUTHERLAND, SIDNEY: Writer. In 1932: Collab-
orated on "The Match King." "Ladies They Talk About,"
Warner. In 1933 collaborated on screen play, "I Loved
a Woman." P. N. In 1934: with Abem Pinkel wrote the
screen play of "Hi. Nellie." collaborated on screen play
of "I've Got Your Number." "Friends of Mr. Sweeney,"
"I Sell Anything." Warner. In 1935: "Silk Hat Kid,"
Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "The Leaven-
worth Case." Republic; collaborated on original story,
"Laughing Irish Eyes," "Sitting on the Moon," Republic.
SUTRO, JOHN R.: Director. London Film Produc-
tions. Ltd., 22 Grosvenor Street. W. 1. b. London,
England. April 23, 1903: p. Mr. and Mrs. Leopole Sutro;
e. Rugby and Trinity College, Oxford. Barrister at law.
Director. London Films.
SUTTON, GERTRUDE: Actress, b. Butte. Mont.; h. 5
feet 6 inches; auburn hair and hazel eyes; w. 122 pounds;
p. Bessie and Frank Sutton, non -professionals; e. Stadium
liigh school and Boston University. Had her preliminary
stage experience in pantoiriimc impersonations and bur-
lesque dancing. In films: "Wliv Is a Plumber," "Shiver-
ing Shakespeare." and "Another Fine Mess," all for Hal
Roach; "Big News," for Pathe; "Anybody's Woman,"
Paramount; "Personality," Columbia; and "Hell's Angels,"
Caddo Company, and In 1929 in "Barnum Was Right,"
Universal. In 1933: "The Working Man," Warner;
"Emergency Call," "Son of Kong," RKO. In 1935:
"Public Opinion," Invincible.
SUTTON, GRADY: Actor, b. April 5, 1908, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.; h. 6 feet; w. 193 pounds; e. St. Petersburg
(na.) High School; hy. swimming. In 1925 played in
"The Mad Whirl," Universal, with whom he stayed a year.
Went back to Florida, then to Europe, then back to Holly-
wood in 1928, appearing in "The Sophomore." "Tanned
Legs," "Hit the Deck" and "Boy Friend" Comedies. In
1933 In "Story of Temple Drake," "College Humor,"
Paramount; "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram;
"Only Yesterday," Universal. In 1934: Radio short
product, "Bachelor Bait," also Universal short product,
and "Laddie." "Gridiron Flash." RKO Radio. In 1935:
"Stcne of Silver Creek." Universal; "Alice Adams," RKO;
"The Man on the Flying Trapeze," Paramount; Dr.
Socrates." Warner. In 1936: "Palm Springs," "Valiant
is the Word for Carrie." Paramount; "My Man Godfrey,"
TI; "King of the Royal Mounted," "Pigskin Parade,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
SUZORE, A. J.: Independent Exhibitor. Proprietor of
the Bristol Theatre at Memphis, Tenn. Represented un-
afflllatcd subsenuent-runs on Memphis Clearance and
Zoning Board under NRA.
SVERDLOVA, R.: Actress. In 1935: "The Red Vll-
Irge," Gelgosklno.
SWANSON, GLORIA: Actress, b. Chicago. March 27,
1S98. h. 5 feet 1% inches: brown hair, blue eyes; p.
her father was a captain In the V. S. Army; e. In schools
in Chicago, HI,, Key West, Porto Rico and Art Institute,
Chicago; div. Marquis de la Falaise de la Coudraye; dlv.
Michael Farmer, 1931, non-professional. Began her pic-
ture career at the old Essany Studios where she appeared
in George Ade's "Elvira Farina" and "The Meal Ticket":
then went to Keystone and appeared in "The Nick of
Time Baby," "Teddy at the Throttle," "Haystacks and
Steeples." and others; and then appeared In Mack Sen-
nett's "The Pullman Bride." From Keystone, she went
to Triangle where she made "Station Content," "Her
Decision," "Tou Can't Believe Everything," "Every
Woman's Husband," "Shifting Sands," "Wife or Coun-
try" and "Secret Code," and. due to her success at
Triangle, was given a trial at Cecil B. DeMille's studios
and made, under his direction, "Don't Change Your Hus-
band." "For Better For Worse," "Male and Female."
"WTiy Change Your Wife." "Something to Think About."
"The Affairs of Anatol." Then became a Paramount
star and among her many pictures have been "The Great
Moment." "Under the Lash." "Her Husband's Trade-
mark." "Beyond the Rocks." "The Gilded Cage." "The
Impossible Mrs. Bellew." "My American Wife." "Prodigal
Daughter," "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife," Sam Wood's
production, "Zaza." Alan Dwan's production. "The Hum-
ming Bird." which was produced by Sidney Olcott. and
"Society Scandal" and "Manhandled." also Allan Dwan's
production. "Wages of Virtue." "Madam Sans Gene,"
"Coast of Folly," "Stage Struck." "Untamed Lady," and
"Fine Manners" completes the list of pictures she made
while with Paramount. In May 1926. decided to pro-
duce her own pictures through her own corporation, making
two pictures a year for release through United Artists
Corporation; first picture being "The Loves of Sonya." Her
latest successes are "Sadie Thompson" and (19291 "The
Trespasser." "What a Widow" (1930). "Indiscreet." "To-
night or Never" (1931), "Perfect Understanding," United
Artists. In 1934: "Music In the Air," Fox.
SWANSON, H. N.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SWANSTROM, ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
SWANSTROM, KARIN: Actress. Tn 1935: "One
Night," "Swedenhielms," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
SWAiRTHOUT. GLADYS: Opera singer and actress.
b. Deep Water. Mo.; h. 5 feet SVi inches: dark brown
hair and brown eyes; e. Bush Conservatory. Chicago; m.
Prank Chapman, singer: hy. collecting FYench furniture.
Made first concert appearance at 13. Sang in Chicago
churches and in large theatres. Appeared with Minneapo-
lis .Symphony orchestra. Sang with Chicago Civic Opera
Company. Learned 21 opera roles in summer of 1924.
To Europe, then with Ravinia Opera Company in Ignited
States. Has been with Metropolitan Opera Company five
years, and has given many concerts. Has sung on radio
on General Electric. General Motors. Palmer House.
Atwater Kent. Palmolive and Firestone radio programs.
On screen in 1936: "Rose of the Rancho." "Give Us This
Night." "Champagne Waltz." Paramount.
SWEENEY. JAMES: Film editor. In 1936: "Don't
Camhle With Lnve." "Panic On The Air." "Trapped by
Television." "Killer at Large." Columbia. In 1937:
"Counterfeit Lady." "I Promise to Pay," Columbia.
Actor. In 1936: "Soak the
SWEENEY. JOSEPH:
Rich." Paramount.
SWEET, BLANCHE: Actress, r. n. Sarah Blanche
Sweet; b. Chicago, 111., June 18, 1896; h. 5 feet 4 Inches;
blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Pearl Alex-
ander and Charles Sweet, mother a dancer; dlv. Marshall
Nellan, director; hy. tennis, swimming, playing the
ukulele and dancing. Stage training since 1% years of
age. Stage experience with Maurice Barrymore and
Chauncey Olcott and as dancer with Gertrude Hoffman
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Screen experience started at the age of 13. Star with
Biograph Company with Mary Plckford, the Gishes and
others. She later became internationally famous with her
characterization "Anna Christie." Some of her other
pictures are: "The Night Hostess," "Judith of Bethulia,"
"The Unpardonable Sin," "Tess of the D'Ubervilles,"
"Singed," "The Woman in White," "Show Girl In
Hollywood" (1930), First National; "The Woman
Racket" (1930) MGM; Vitaphone No. 3334, "Always
Kuithful." On vaudeville tour in 1930-31. Retired.
SWEET, HARRY: Actor and director. b. Colorado.
I'.Hll- liy. music. Before entering the directorial field, was
a featured comedian in over 15U comedies; directed pic-
tures featuring Harry Langdon, Ben Turpin, Stan Laurel,
Monty Banks, Jimmy Aubrey and Clark & McCullough:
handled megaphone on several series of shorts for Fox in
1929. He has also directed comedies for Universal,
Cameo, Tuxedo, Joe Rock and Mermaid; was free-
lance director when RKO-Pathe signed him to direct
Franklin Pangborn In "Next Door Neighbors." Appeared
in "Her Man" in 1930. In 1933: appeared in short
product Radio.
SWEIGERT, EARLE W.: Branch manager. Phila-
delphia, Paramount; b. Creswell. Pa., Lancaster County.
Jan. 24, 1894; e. Pottstown High School; married. General
Film Company. Philadelphia, Pa., 1912-14, minor posi-
tions up to head booker. Pathe, 1914-16. salesman to
assistant Philadelphia manager. International Film Service.
Inc.. 191H. Philadelphia branch manager. Paramount.
1917-22. salesman to sales manager. Branch manager,
new Wilkes-Barre branch, Paramount. 1922-24. Salesman
to sales supervisor, 1924, Paramount, New York Ex-
change. New York branch manager. Paramount. 1925-26.
New Jersey branch manager for Paramount, 1926-33. To
present position of Philadelphia branch manager in 1933.
twenty years with Paramount.
SWENSEN, JOEL: Public Relations. MPPDA, formerly
assistant to J. J. McCarthv. Advertising Advisory Council.
MPPDA. e. B.A. University of Wisconsin, 1923. News-
paperman. Minneapolis Tribune; Universal Service; Makeup
Editor, Fox News ; Foreign Editor. Fox Movietone News ;
Editor. The Last Word; Advertising Department, Fox
Theatres and Fox Film Corn. Now with MPPDA.
SWENSON, ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
SWERLING, JO: Writer, b. Russia; h. 5 feet 9
inches; w. 170 pounds; brown hair, gray eyes. Was a
newspaper and magazine writer; wrote vaudeville sketches
and then plays; wrote "Kibitzer," "Obey That Impulse"
and "One of Us." Under contract to Columbia, recently
completed "Forbidden," "Platinum Blonde," "The Man
Who Dared," "Shopworn," "Love Affair," "Dirigible,"
"Ten Cents a Dance," "The Miracle Woman" and "Good
Bad Girl," all for Columbia; other 1930-31 pictures for
Columbia are: "Ladies of Leisure," "Around the Cor-
ner," "Sisters." "Hell's Island," "Rain or Shine." "The
Squealer," "Madonna of the Streets" and "Anybody's
Girl," "Ladies Must Play," "The Deceiver." In 1932:
"Man Against Woman." "War Correspondent," "Wash-
ington Merry-Go-Round." "Forbidden," "The Man Who
Dared." "Shopworn." "Attorney for the Defense." "Love
Affair." "Hollywood Speaks," "Behind the Mask," "As
the Devil Commands," Columbia. In 1933: "Circus
Queen Murder," "Below the Sea." "The Woman I Stole."
"The Wrecker." "East of Fifth Avenue," "A Man's
Castle." Columbia. In 1934: screen play of "No Greater
Glory." "Once to Every Woman." screen play and story
of "Sisters Under the Skin." "Lady by Choice," "The
Defense Rests," Columbia. In 1935 collaborated on screen
play of "The Whole Town's Talking" and "Love Me For-
ever," "She Married Her Boss." Columbia. In 1936:
screen play. "Music Goes 'Round," "Pennies from
Heaven," Columbia.
STEWART. HORACE: Actor. In 1936: "Mind Your
Own Business." Paramount.
SWICKARD. JOSEPH: Actor, b. Coblenz, Germany; h.
5 feet 10 inches; dark gray eyes and gray hair; w. 155
pounds; e. Germany and United States; hy. chess, golf.
Stage experience. Entered pictures in 1912. Pictures in-
clude: "Four Horsemen," "Tale of Two Cities," "Old
San Francisco," "Senorita," "Get Your man," "Phan-
toms of the North," Biltmore; "Street Corners, played the
King in "The Devil's Chaplain." Bayart; Avaldo in "Tlie
Eternal Woman," Columbia; "The Veiled Woman," Fox;
"Times Square," Gotham; "Frozen River," Warner. In
1934: "Beloved." Universal; "Return of Chandu," Prin-
cipal. In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," RKO; "The Lost
City." Regal Pictures; "The Crusades," Paramount;
"Custer's Last Stand," Stage & Screen serial. In 1937:
"Sandflow," U.
SWIFT, DON: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play, "Thunder Mountain," "Whispering Smith Speaks "
2nth Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen play,
"The Calling of Dan Matthews," "The Mine With The
Iron Door," Columbia. "Let's Sing Again," RKO-Radio.
SWIFT, LINA GRANNIS (MRS. CHARLES W.) :
Motion picture chairman for various organizations; b.
Coventry, Chenango County, N. Y., Sept. 25, 1883; p
Mr. and Mrs. Allen E. Grannis; e. high school graduate,
special art training; married. Was teacher of oil. water-
color and china painting. Motion picture chairman for
D.A.R. chapter; for sixth district (10 counties) Federated
Clubs; south central district. P. T. A. ; and W. C. T. U.
chapter. Has done broadcasting.
SWIFT. STANLEY H.: Swift Theatres. Inc.. Cameron
Texas, b. Thomasville, Ga., January 12, 1900; married;
e. University of Texas. Cotton exporter. Seven years,
owner and manager. Swift Theatres, Inc.. Cameron, Texas.
SWINBURNE, NORAH: Actress, r. n. Swinburne John-
son; b. Bath, England, July 24, 1902; h. 5 feet 5%
inches; light brown hair, hazel eyes: div. Francis Lister; e.
Weston-Super-Mare and Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts,
London. On stage In England and United States since
1914. On screen: "Caste," "Branded," "Alf's Button,"
"Alibi" (1930), Twickenham. In 1931: "These Charming
People" and "Man of Mayfair," Paramount-British;
"Potiphar's Wife," B.l.P. ; "A Voice Said Good Night,"
"Whiteface" (1932), British Lion; "Bill the Conqueror"
(1932), BIP; "Perfect Understanding," United Artists;
"The Gay Adventure," Grosvenor; "The Lonely Road," ATTP.
In 1937: "Scotland Yard Commands," GN.
SWISHER, HAROLD E.: Managing editor. Citizen-
News, Hollywood, Calif. ; b. West Virginia, 1896 ; p. Mr.
A. W. Swisher. Reporter, San Bernardino, Calif., Sun;
reporter, city editor, San Bernardino, Calif., Telegram;
five years with United Press as bureau manager Sacra-
mento, Portland, Los Angeles, the last three years, coast
news manager with headquarters in San Francisco. With
Hollywood Daily Citizen (now Hollywood Citizen-News)
since 1927.
SWITZER, CARL "ALFALFA":' Actor. In 1936: "Too
Many Parents." Paramount; "General Spanky," MGM.
SWOPE, MARGARET: Actress. In 1935: "The Las!
Outpost," Paramount.
SWOR, BERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SWOR, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SYDNEY. BASIL: Actor, div. Mary Ellis. In 1935:
"Dirty Work," GB : "Transatlantic Tunnel" GB. In 19:;5:
"The Amateur Gentleman." "Accused," "Crime Over
London," UA-London Films; "Rhodes," GB.
SYKES, ETHEL: Actress, b. Seattle, Wash.; e. In
Seattle and was graduated from University of Washing-
ton. Signed for featured role in Harry Carroll's "Pick-
ings," at the Orange Grove theatre In Los Angeles. Mack
Sennett signed her for a picture and she remained for
six months, then made a picture for MGM. Was signed
by Fox for two years, playing leads and featured roles.
Her first talking picture was MGM's "Floradora Girl."
Then was assigned to "Doughboys" with Buster Keaton.
Made a series of shorts for Warner Bros, and had a fea-
tured role In "Sweethearts on Parade." Then to Educa-
tional-Christie. In 1934 appeared In "Hell Bent for Love,"
Columbia. In 1936: "Lady Be Careful," Paramount.
SYLOS, F. P.: Art director. In 1936: "I Conquer the
Sea," Academy; "The Glory Trail," Crescent; "Yellow
Cargo," GN. In 1937: "Park Avenue Logger," RKO-
Radio.
SYLVA, FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
SYLVAIN, JULES: Music. In 1935: "Sangen Till
Heine." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
SYLVESTER, HENRY: Actor. In 1935: "The Eagles
Brood," Paramount.
SYMONDS. AUGUSTINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
SZAKALL, SZOKE: Actor, r. n. Eugene Gero. Screeen
name means "blond beard," b. Budapest, Hungary, Feb.
2. 1888; p. non -professional; e. high school and one
year at the University; m. Elisabeth Kardos. Was
writer and cabaret actor. Appeared in Budapest, then on
the Berlin stage. Played In German films from 1929
to 1933. Made pictures In Vienna and Budapest. In
German and Hungarian. Films include "Two Hearts in
Waltz Time," "Kopfuber Ins Gluck," "Der Stumme von
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I'oilii'l." "Melodie Uer Liebe," "Grossfurstiti Alexaiulrii,"
"Uer Zaiiker." •'Komance in Budapest," UiiWorld: "Wed-
ding Present," and many olliers. In l'J35: "iVs Muslie-
tieie," Gorman language tiim made in Budapest; "Smile,
Please," Hungarian language film made in Budapest.
SZEKLER, AL: General Manager for Brazil, Conti-
nental Europe, Universal Pictures Corp. ; b. Savannah,
Ga., August 31, 1896; m. Maria Alzner; p. Morris and
.'Vnna Szekler; e. grammar and high school in Los An-
geles. Was poster clerk with Universal in the Chicago ex-
change in 1914; then shipping clerk, booker, salesman,
assistant manager with Universal in the Los Angeles of-
tiee in 1920. Promoted to assistant general manager for
Universal In South America, In 1921; then to general
manager for Brazil In 1924; next to general manager of
Universal for Continental Europe in 1929, general man-
ager Universal; To Europe as general manager for Con-
tinental Europe. Returned to Brazil, August 28, 1932,
as general manager.
SZEKELY, HANS: Author. Co-author of comedy,
"Desire," filmed in 1936 by Paramount.
SZEKELY, STEPHEN: Director. Independent: b.
Budapest, Hungary, Feb. 25, 1889; p. non-professional; e.
high school and Polytechnic. Budapest; m. Irene Agal,
actress. Was journalist seven years on staff of UUsteln
newspaper concern, Berlin. Directed, in 1929: "Bhapsodie
der Liebe," silent picture, Vienna. In 1930: "Die Grosse
Sehnsucht," "Seltensprunge," Universal, Berlin. In 1931:
"Hyppolite," Szamek Productions. Budapest, "Ein Stein-
relcher Mann," Universal, Berlin. In 1932: "Plry Knows
Everything," Phoebus Productions. Budapest. In 1933:
"Aunt Iza," Fedak Productions. Budapest; "Romance In
Budapest," German and Hungarian, Universal, Budapest;
"Rakoczy March," German and Hungarian; City Pro-
ductions, Budapest. In 1934: "My Wife, the Miss," City
Productions, Budapest; "Wistaria," Patrla Productions,
Budapest; "Cornflower," City Productions, Budapest;
"Emmy," Muveszfilm Productions, Budapest; "Ball at the
Savoy," German, City Productions, Budapest. In 1935:
•Cafe Moskow," Patria Productions, Budapest. In 1936;
"Be True Unto Death," Lux Prod.: "Half-Price Honey-
iiiTOn." Lux Prod.- "Affair of Honor," AUianz Prod.:
"River Bendez-Vous," Phoebus Prod.; all made in
Budapest.
SZORENYI, EVA: Actress. r. n. Baroness Elvira
Lersch; b. Budapest. Hungary. 1918; e. Girls' High
School and Hungarian High School for Stage. Member
of the National Theatre. Budapest. On screen in 1935:
"Grandmother," Eco Production: "Smile, Please," Keleti
Production. In 1936: "Sister Maria," Pallas Prod..
Budapest.
TABOR. RICHARD: Writer. Appeared in "Lucky in
Love" (1929), Pathe. Play, "Is Zat So," on which he
collaborated with James Gleason, filmed in 1935 as "Two
Fisted," Paramount.
TACHIBANA, KOSHIRO: Film critic and journalist.
h. Japan. 1883; e. Waseda University. Was reporter with
Iluchi Shimbun. Now film journalist and critic.
TAFT, RUTH: Exhibitor, b. Denver, Col., August 6,
1908; e. at Berkeley, Cal., h. 5 feet, 3 inches: w. 108
pounds; light brown hair and brown eyes; hy. horseback
riding, swimming, golf. On the stage with Henry Duffy
Touring Companies, Oakland Stock. One year director
of the K. R. E. Radio station in Berkeley. Director of
Children's theatre In Berkeley.
TAGGART. ERROL: Director, b. Ottawa, Canada.
July 15, 1895; h. 5 ft. 11 In.; w. 142 pounds; blond hair
and blue eyes; married: p. Stuart and Annabelle: e. high
school and business college. Was adjuster for shipyards.
1920-23 film editor and assistant director for Universal;
1923-24 with Goidivyn: 1924-25 with Thonias H. Ince:
1925-36 film editor and unit manager MGM. Since then
director with same company. In 1936: "Women Are
Trouble," "The Lon.sjest Night," "Sinner Take All."
MGM.
TAGGERT. BEN: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "Shoot
the Works," Paramount. In 1936: "Neighborhood House."
.MGM.
TAIT, FRANK: Costume supervisor, b. London, April
7. 1892; h. 5 ft. 8 In.; w. 173 pounds: p. William and
Emily; e. high school and college; married and has two
sons. In charge of men's costumes Pathe, Sam Gold-
wyn. Paramount.
TAIT, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
Sze — Tal
TAITS. L. M.: Player. In 1936: "A Greater
I'luiuise," Aiiikiiio.
TAKASUGI, SANAYE: Actress, r. n. Hiroko Shimizu.
b. Tokyo. Dec. 27, 1918; h. 4 ft. 8 in.; w. 98 lbs.; e.
ilissei Girls' High School. Joined Kamata Studio,
.Shochiku Cinema in 1934. Pictures include "Tonarl no
Vayechan," "Shu to Midori."
TAKATA, MINORU: Actor. b. Tokyo. Japan. Dec.
2U, 1899; h. 5 feet 6 inches; black hair and black eyes;
w 129 Vi pounds; p. mother; e. high school, partial medi-
cal course, and music school; married; hy. literature,
themistry, music. With opera in 1918, then music
teacher and stage-director 1920 to 1923. At front in
Siberia from December 1920 to December, 1922. Started
screen career in 1924. Independent producer. 1926.
Joined Kamata Studio of Shochiku Cinema Company,
1928, then returned to independent producing, 1931. Pro-
ducer of Takata Productions, distributed through Shinko
Cinema Company. Joined Tolio interest, December, 1936.
Appeared in films including "Aegu Hakucho," "Tsukiyuri
no Shisha," "Otoko Sanjumae," "Shobofu," "Toppa Mud-
en", "Ryuzenko."
TALBOT. HAYDE'N: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
TALBOT, LYLE: Actor, r. n. Lysle Hollywood: b.
Pittsburgh, Pa., February 8, 1904; h. 5 feet, 11% inches;
brown hair and blue eyes; w. 172 pounds; Marguerite E.
Ciamer. Appeared in the Vitaphone short, "The Night-
ingale." Under contract to Warner and appeared in "Love
Is a Racket " "Big City Blues " "Without Consent." "The
Purchase Price." In 1933: "Girl Missing," "The Life
of Jimmy Dolan," "Mary Stevens, M.D.," "College
Coach," Warner: "She Had to Say Yes." "Havana
Widows," First National. In 1934: "Mandalay," "Reg-
istered Nurse," "The Dragon Murder Case," "A Los
Lady," Murder in the Clouds," First National; "Fog Ovei
Frisco," "Heat Lightning," Warner; "One Night of
Love," Columbia, In 1935: "Red Hot Tires," "While
the Patient Slept," First National: "Oil for the Lamps
of China." 'Page Miss Glory," Warner; "It Happened
in New York," "Chinatown Squad," Universal; "Our Little
Girl," Fox; "The Case of the Lucky Legs," "Broadway
Hostess," FN. In 1936: "Murder By An Aristocrat," FN;
"Trapped By Television." Columbia: "The Singing Kid,"
"Murder By An Aristocrat." "Boulder Dam," "The Law
In Her Hands, "WB; "Go West, Young Man," "Mind
Y'our Own Businejs," Paramount.
TALBOT. MONROE: Writer. In 1935: story, "Rust-
ler's Paradise," Ajax.
TALBOT, RALPH: President Ralph Talbot Theatres,
operating the Ritz, Orpheum. Majestic and Rialto
Theatres, Tulsa. Oklahoma. A director of Motion Picture
Theatre Owners of Oklahoma.
TALCOTT, ELEANOR: Actress. In 1936: Educational
short product.
TALLEY, M. C: Secretary-treasurer, Sparks All
Florida Theatres: b. Columbia. S. C. Dec. 2. 1891; e.
University of South Carolina; married. In insurance
business before entering motion picture Industry. With
S. A. Lynch in 1918. With Sparks since 1922.
TALLEY, MARION: Singer, actress, b. Nevada, Mo.,
Dec. 20, 1906; h. 5 ft. 4 in.; w. 107 pounds; brown hair
and blue eyes; married; p. Charles and Helen; e. grammar
and high schools, studied voice and piano abroad. Debut
at Metropolitan Opera House in "Rigoletto," in 1926. In
1936: "Follow Your Heart," Republic.
TALLEY, TRUMAN H.: Vice-president and General
.Manager of Movietonews, Inc., publishers of Fox Movie-
tone News, and other newsreels throughout the world : b.
Rockport, Missouri. 1891 ; e. University of Missouri. Re-
porter and assistant night editor of the St. Louis Repub-
lic; night editor, St. Louis Globe-Democrat; night city
editor, night editor and news editor of the New Y'ork
Herald; director. New York Herald Bureau at Paris
Peace Conference; European manager of New York Her-
ald News Service; special writer for national magazines
on international topics, especially World's Work and
McClures; special writer and editorial work. New York
Times; foreign editor. Fox News; director-ln-chief Fox
(silent) News; special representative of William Fox.
Organized British Movietone News, produced In London;
Actualities Fox Pariantes (Continental Movietone News),
produced in Paris; London News Reel theatre; Fox To-
nende Wochenshau (German Movletpne News), produced
in Berlin; Notlziarlo Fox Movietone (Italian); Notlclario
Movietone Fox (Spanish) ; Fox Movietone Novostl (Poland
and Balkan States); Fox Movietone Nieuws (Holland);
Novlades Fox Movietone (Portugal) ; Australasian Movie-
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tone News (Australia and New Zealand); South American
Movietone News; Oriental Movietone News; Canadian
Movietone News. Edited Martin Johnson's pictures "Con-
gorilla" and "Baboona"; Father Hubbaids "Aniakchak" ;
"Devil Tiger," and "The H'irst World War." Also pro-
ducer of Magic Carpet of Movietone and Adventures of the
^evvs^eel Cameraman.
,,TALLICHET, MARGARET: Actress, b. Dallas. Texas,
March 13, 1916; p. David C. Tallichet, sales manager;
e. Hockaday School, Highland Park high school. South-
western University and Southern Methodist University. In
1937: "A Star is Born."
TALMADGE, CONSTANCE: Actress. b. Brooklyn,
\,^^ ^f"' ^^' l^'J"; h- 5 feet, 7 inches; blonde hair
and brown eyes; w. 118 pounds; p. Mrs. Margaret Tal-
madge, non-profasslonal; e. public and high schools in
Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Townsend Netcher, 1929. Worked
in "Intolerance," D. W. Griffith production; "Scandal,"
The Honeymoon," "Up the Road with Sally," "A Pair
of Silk Stockings." "Mrs. Lefflngwell's Boots," "Sauce
for the Goose." "Romance and Arabella," for Select Pic-
tures in 1917-18-19; then in First National, "A Tem-
permental Wife" and "A Virtuous Vamp," in 1919; "Two
Weeks," "The Love Expert," "In Search of a Sinner,"
"The Perfect Woman," "Good References" and "Dan-
gerous Business," in 1920; and in 1921, "Mama's Af-
fair," "Lessons in Love," "Woman's Place" and "Wed-
ding Bells"; and in 1922 "Polly of the Follies," "The
Primitive Lover," "The Divorcee" and "East Is West."
Since then she has also appeared in "Dulcy," "The Dan-
gerous Maid," "The Goldfish," "Her Night of Ro-
mance," "Her Sister from Paris," "The Duchess of Buf-
'^!°C "yenus of Venice" and "Breakfast at Sunrise,"
all First National pictures; (1929) "Venus," UA.
TALMADGE, NORMA: Actress, b. Niagara Falls, N.
T., May 26 1897; h. 5 feet, 4 inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 108 pounds; p. Mrs. Margaret Talmadge, non-
professional; e. public and high schools in Brooklyn,
N. Y. ; div. Joseph M. Schenck, executive of United Ar-
tists Corporation; m. George Jessel, professional. Her
screen experience covers these comedies and feature length
pictures: "The Dixie Mother," "In Neighboring King-
doms, ' "The Tale of Two Cities," "Mrs. 'Enry 'Awkins"
and "Under the Daisies" in 1914 for Vitagraph; In one
reelers such as "The Doctor's Secret," "Father's Hat-
band," "Tis Silver Bachelorhood," "An Elopement at
Home,' "Fanny's Company." "The Honoralile Algernon."
"Sawdust" and "Salome," "His Little Paige," "Under
False Colors" and "The Wooing of Myra May"; In two
reelers such as "Officer John Donovan," "The Sacrifice
of Kathleen," "Cupid Versus Money," "The Bight of
Way," "Helpful Sisterhood," "Goodbye Summer" and
"Sunshine and Shadows" ; in three reelers such as "A
Daughter's Strange Inheritance" and "The Criminal";
and in the five reelers, "The Battle Cry of Peace,"
"Captivating Mary Carstairs" (this last being the only
picture made by National Pictures Company). For the
Triangle Film Corporation, with D. W. Griffith supervising
she made "Mising Links." "The Children in the House,"
"Going Straight" and "The Devil's Needle." For Selz-
nick from 1917 to March 1920, she made "Panthea,"
"Poppy," "The Moth," "Ghosts of Yesterday," "By
Right of Purchase," "DeLuxe Annie," "The Safety
Curtain" and "Her Only Way." For Select she made
"The Forbidden City." "The Probation Wife," "The
Heart of Wetona," "The Way of a Woman," "The New
Moon" and "She Loves and Lies." Then to First Na-
tional where she appeared in "A Daughter of Two
Worlds," "The Woman Gives," "Yes or No," "The
Branded Woman." "The Sign on the Door." "The Won-
derful Thing." "Love's Redemption," "Smilin' Through,"
"The Eternal Flame," "A Voice from the Minaret."
'Within the Law," "Ashes of Vengeance." "The Song
of Love," "Secrets." "The Only Woman." "The Ladv."
"Graustark," "Klkl," and "Camille" ; and her latest for
United Artists, "The Dove" and "Tlie Woman Disputed";
(1929) "New York Nights." "DuBarry, Woman of
Passion" a930). United Artists.
TALMADGE, RICHARD: Actor and assistant director.
b. Switzerland, December 3, 1898. Star of many produc-
tions. Appeared in 1929 in "The Bachelor's Club," Oscar
Price production for General Pictures Corporation. Headed
Richard Talmadge Productions, formed on the Coast. In
1932 made "Speed Madness," Meroury. In 1934: Universal
serial. "Pirate Treasure." In 1936: assistant director,
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
TAMAREZ, TOM;
Almanac.)
TAMARIN, B. P.: Actor. In 1937: "Prisoners,"
Amkino.
licity, Columbia Pictures Corp.; b. Venezuela. South
America. Has written the Spanish narration for explora-
tion pictures such as "The Blonde Captive" and has col-
laborated in the preparation of foreign dubbed versions
and in the re-editing of several Spanish-talking pic-
tures released by Columbia. His first connection tvlui
motion pictures was in the summer of 1916; played small
parts for Pike's Peak Photoplay Co., Otis B. Thayer di-
recting, and some Westerns in Colorado Springs, Col. Two
years in the U. S. Army during the world war; entered
the general export business after his discharge. In 1923
he returned to motion pictures, acting as purchasing
agent, broker and salesman to Latin -American trade.
Adapted and translated titles Into Spanish, doing this
work for three years for Argentine American Film Cor-
poration; Fox, two years; also some translations for
United Artists, MGM, and several Independent distribu-
tors. On sales force of Amer-Anglo Corporation for sev-
eral years, one year In the foreign department of Tiffany
Productions. Wrtite adaptation and dialogue for first real
feature production in Spanish, "Sombras de Gloria," a
version of "Blaze o' Glory," for Sono-Art. Returned
from the West Coast after supervising the dialogue and
collaborating in direction of the all-Spanish talking fea-
ture, "La Cautivadora," original production completed
for Iberia Productions, Inc. "Dubbed" a series of Mon-
key comedies into Spanish for Tiffany Productions. Form-
erly chief of Latin-American department of AmerAnglo.
Among the Spanish pictures re-edited for Columbia: "La
Sombra de Pancho Villa," "La Noche del Pecado," "Jua-
rez y Maximlliano," "El Agua en el Suelo," "Cruz
Diablo," "Vidas Rotas," "Maria Elena," and "La Famllia
Dressel."
TAMBLYN, EDDIE: Actor, b. Yonkers, N. Y.; h.
5 feet, 4 Inches; w. 116 pounds; brown hair, brown eyes;
e. Yonkers High School. Organized act with Walte sis-
ters which was called the Vernon Trio and toured the en-
tire Eastern Circuit. Appeared In the show, "Follow
Through." Signed with Al Christie and played the leac
in a vanity comedy. In 1933 appeared in "The Sweet-
heart of Sigma Chi," Monogram. In 1934: "Harold
Teen," Warner; "Money Means Nothing," Monogram. In
1935: "A Shot in the Dark," Chesterfield. In 1936:
"Palm Springs," Paramount.
TAMIROFF. AKIM: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"Sadie McKee," MGM; "The Great Flirtation." Para-
mount; "Whom the Gods Destroy," Columbia. In 193."):
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount; "Naughty Mari-
etta," "The Winning Ticket," "China Seas," MGM;
"Rumba," "Paris in Spring," "The Big Broadcast of
1936," 'The Last Outpost," "Two Fisted," Paramount;
"Go Into Your Dance." "Black Fury," First National;
"The Gay Deception," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The
Story of Louis Pasteur," FN; "Desire," "Woman Trap,"
"The General Died at Dawn." "The Jungle Princess."
Pi.raniount ; "Anthony Adverse." WB. In 1937: "The
Soldier and tlie Lady." RKO: "Her Husband Lies." Para.
TAMURA, YUKIHIKO: Assistant manager. Paramount
Pictures, Tokyo. b. Tokyo, 1902; married; e. Tokyo
higher technical school. Upon graduation entered Kinema
Jumpo-sha as partner. Then went to Paramount Japan
office, as translator and adaptor on original continuity.
Visited U. S. to study superimposing technics and later
was in charge of translation department of Paramount
Tokyo office. Promoted to assistant Japan manager.
TANAKA, KINUYO: Actress, b. Shimonoseki Yama-
guchi Prefecture. Japan, Nov. 28, 1910; h. 4 feet 8
inches; black hair and black eyes; w. 83 pounds. In pic-
tures at 1 with Shimokamo Studio. Shochiku Production.
Now actress with Shochiku Cinema Company. Films include
"Towa no Ayi." "Okoto to Sasuke." "Seraete Koyolo."
"Jinsei no Onlmotsu." "Murano Bokushi" (The Pastor
in the Country). "Chiisaki Tabi-Geinin" (A Little
Itinerant Actor).
TANG, FRANK: Actor Appeared In "The Great
Divide" (1929). First National. In 1936: "The Leather-
necks Have Landed," Republic.
TANNEN. CHARLES: Actor. b. New York City;
p. Julius Tannen: e. Lawrenceville preparatory school;
h 5 ft. 10% in.; w. 157 pounds; blonde hair and blue
e>es. In 1936: "Ah, Wilderness." "Small Town Girl."
"Half Angel." "Sins of Man," "Educating Father." In
1937: "Once Every Year." 20th Century-Fox.
TANNEN, JULIUS: Actor. In 1935: "Collegiate."
Paramount. In 1936: "Half Angel." "The Road To
Glory." "36 Hours to Kill," "Dimples," "Pigskin
Parade," "Reunion," "One in a Million." "Stowaway."
20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Fair Warning," "Love Is
News," 20th Cent. -Fox.
TAMAYO, FERNANDO C: Director of Foreign Pub- TANNEN, WILLIAM: Actor, b. New York City; p.
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Julius Tannen, professional; e. New York. After a career
as master of ceremonies started picture career. Appeared
In "The Band Plays On." Played in several of the
Hinsdell productions with the junior players at the MGM
studio. In 193.t: "Murder in the Fleet," "It's in the
41r." MGM; "She Couldnt Take It." Columbia. In 1936:
MGM short product; "Crash Donovan," U.
TANNER. HERMAN: Exhibitor. Liberty Theatre,
Vandalia, 111.; b. Pan*. III.. February 24. 1907; e. two
years at university. Managed Palace, Nokomis, 111. ;
Palace, Pana, 111. Now managing Liberty theatre, Van-
dalia, 111., also projectionist for four years. Now buying
and booking for above three theatres.
TANNEY, JOSEF A.: President. International Thea-
tre Accessories Corp.; President and Treasurer, Sales-on-
Sound Corp. (S.O.S. Corp): b. Wilkes-Barre. Pa., Nov.
17. 1896: married; p. Daniel and Mina Tannenbaum; e.
.Tohnstown, Pa., grammar and high school. Radio dis-
tributor: writer for trade papers. Entered when sound be-
came known as Vltaphone, some time in 1927. Acted as
eastern sales representative for several leading independent
sound manufacturers, forming a number of affiliated con-
cerns in the supply field.
TANNURA, PHILIP: Chief Cameraman. Capitol Films
Corp.: b. New York City; married; e. Bvander Childs,
N. Y. Began as child actor. 1909; later laboratory
assistant, still man and finally chief cameraman for Tliomas
.\. Edison. Inc. Wlien World War broke out he volun-
teered for Signal Corps. IT. S. Army as photographer, sent
to Siberia: on return joined Paramount, N. Y. Studio: out
lo California and joined Charles Ray Productions. Later
joined FBO studios for 3% years. Joined Pathe Studio
in N. Y. Sent to France to organize PYench Productions.
Directed first 40 foreign productions for that company.
Sent to London to open London Studio for Paramwmt.
After year. Paramount closed. .Toined I-/Ondnn Film Pro-
ductions. In IPS.S: "Council's Opinion." With Oaumont-
British. In 1934: "Channel Crossing." GB. In 1935:
"Dirty Work." Gaumont -British : "I Stand Condemned,"
Denham-UA. In 1937: "Love from a Stranger," TJA.
TANSEY, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TANSEY, EMMA:
manac.)
TANSEY, JOHN:
manac.)
TAPERNOUX. JOHN S.t Importer and distributor
French films, b. St. Aubin, Neuchatel, France. July 24.
1889; e. graduate from College of Yverdon and the Wide-
man's Commercial Academy In Basle, Switzerland: mar-
ried. Official U. S. representative. French film group. In
193."i: distributed "La Maternelle." Metropolis. "Madame
Bovary." In 1936: Distributed "Les Amours de Toni,"
Metropolis. "The Yellow Cruise," ".lanosik," "Knock."
"Primerose." "Le Gendre de Monsieur Poirier." "La
Maison de Moliere." "Le Rosaire."
TAPERNOUX. MME. ROSE: Film editor. In 1936:
tollaborated on editing and titling of "Janosik." French
Motion Picture Corp.
TAPLEY. COLIN: Actor, b. Dunedin, New Zealand; h.
5 feet. 11 inches: w. Ifi.") pounds: brown hair, blue eyes:
e Christ's College, Chrlstchurch. New Zealand; hy.
rugby and aviation. After his performance as one of the
30 contestants In "Search for Beauty." he won a Para-
mount contract In November. 1933. In 1934: "Double
Door," "Murder at the Vanities," Paramount. In 193.'!:
"T^lves of a Bengal Lancer." Paramount: "Beckv Sharp,"
RKO-Pioneer: "The Crusades." "Without Regret." "The
Last Outpost." Paramount: "My Marriage." 20th Century-
Fo^. In 1936: "Preview Murder Mystery." "Too Many
Parents." "The Sky Parade." "Till We Meet Again."
"The Return of Sophie Lang." "Early to Bed." Para-
mount: "Thank You. Jeeves!". 20th Cent. -Fox.
TARKHANOV, M.:
Maxim," Lenfilm.
Actor. In 1935: "The Youth of
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
TAPLEY, ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion
manac.)
TAPPEN, MAXINE:
short product.
Picture Al-
Singer. In 1937: Paramount
Revolution-
TARASOVA. K. I.: Player. In 1937:
ists." .\mkino.
TARBOX. CHARLES H.: Manager. Film
change. Buffalo. N. Y. : b. F*redonla. New
28. 1903: e. graduate University of Buffalo
Law: married. Manager and owner of Film
■ihange since 1921.
TARIL, ZARA; Writer. In 1935
play "Lawless Border," Spectrum.
Classic Ei-
Ynrk. June
College of
Classic ex-
story and screen
TARKINGTON, BOOTH: Author and dramatist. In
1935: wrote the original of "Mississippi." Paramount.
Wrote novel, "Alice Adams," filmed in 1935 by RKO. In
1C36: novel, "Gentle Julia." filmed by 20th Century-Fox.
In 1937: story "Penrod and Sam," WB.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
TARSHIS. HAROLD E.:
Almanac.)
TARVIN. EDWIN LAURENCE: Assistant Production
Manager. Hal Roacli Studios; b. Dallas, Texas. August 4.
1911; e. high school, ten years of music. Did carnival and
coiicesslon work; with small newspaper in South. With Hal
Roach casting office for seven years. In 1936 became
assistant to Hal Roach. In 1937, production manager.
TASKER, HOMER G.: Sound supervisor. Universal,
b. South Dakota. Feb. 19. 1,899; h. 6 ft. 2% In.: w. 19."i
pounds; e. A.B,. Willamette Univ.. M.A., Univ. of Cali-
fornia. In 1936 joined Universal as sound director. In
1936: "Crash Donovan." "Postal Inspector." "Yellow-
stone." "The Girl on the Front Page," "The Magnifi-
cent Brute." "The Luckiest Girl in the World." "Flying
Hostess." "Love Letters of a Star," Universal.
TASKER, ROBERT: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
screen play "Secrets of the French Police." "Hell's High-
way." RKO: "Doctor X." Warner. In 1933: collaborated
on screen play "The Great Jasper," RKO, In 1935; col-
laborated on screen plav of "A Notorious Gentleman,"
Tfniversal. In 1936: collaborated on original story. "Here
Comes Trouble." "The Accusing Finger," collaborated on
story "Girl of the Ozarks." Paramount, In 1937: col-
laborated on story "John Meade's Woman," Paramount.
TASTO. CHARLES: Sound director. In 1937: col-
laborated on sound "Dark Journey." UA.
TATE. CULL EN: Assistant director. In 1931: "Behold
My Wife." "Cleonatra." "Four Frightened Peopl>i."
Paramount. In 1935: "The Virginia Judge," "Stolen
Harmony." Paramount.
TATE, HARRY: Actor, r. n. Ronald Macdonald Hut-
chinson; b. Scotland. July 4, 1876; dark hair; married.
Was a clerk with Henry Tate and Sons, sugar refiners,
from whom he "borrowed" his stage name. On English
stage since 1895 in vaudeville and revue, and broadcasts
freouently. In these British talkers: "Her First Affaire."
1932. Sterling: "Counsel's Opinion," 1932. London Film;
"T Spy." 1933. "Happy." 1933. both for BIP; "Mr
Lucky Star." 1933. In 1937: "Wings of the Morning,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
TATE. REGINALD: Actor. In 1934: "The Phantom
Light." Gainshoroucrh. In 1935: "Riverside Murder."
Fox In 1936: "The Man Behind the Mask," Rock.
In 1937: "Dark Journey." UA.
TATEMATSU. AKIRA: Actor, r.n. Kiyoshi Yoshizaki.
h. Tokyo. June 22. 1910: h. ft. 4 in.; w. 130 pounds:
h. snorts, dancins and music; e. Seisnku Middle School.
Bunka Gakuin College. .Joined Kamata Studio. Shochiku
Cinema Co. in 1931. Films include: "Bukinakl Hlto-
bito." "Watashino .\nata."
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
TATTERSAL. VIVA;
.\lnianac.)
TAUBER, RICHARD: Actor, b. Linz. Austria. May
16. 1893; p. Richard Tauber, late director. Opera House.
Chemnitz. Studied for conductor and composer in Frank-
furt-on-Main. taking un singing later. Now international
singer. Formerly member of the State Oneras in Berlin.
Vienna. Dresden. Has appeared in the following German
talkers: "End of the Rainbow." "The Land of Smiles."
"The Big Attraction." "The Melody of Love" ("The Right
to Hannlness") and "The Golden Goal." Made his debut
in British pictures In 1935 with BIP in "Blossom Time "
"Heart's Desire." for which be also wrote soncs. In
1936: "Land Without Music." IT. In 1937: "Pagliaccl,"
UA ; "April Romance." MGM. Wrote and produced
operetta. "The Singing Dream."
TAUBINGER, ZOLTA.N: Executive manager. Magyar
Film Iroda. Budapest, h. Tore. Hungary. Aug. 28. 1889:
married: e. I^niv. of Budapest and Commercial high school
Fmnloyee in Ministry for Finance: 1921-26; editor-in-chief
of Magyar Tudosito. news agency. Since 1927 m.anager,
liter executive manasrer of Magyar Film Iroda. Budapest.
This firm produces Hungarian newsreel, educatlonals and
shorts.
TAUROG. NORMAN: Director, b. Chicago III. e. New
York and Indianapolis; m. Julia Leonard, has daughter;
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hy. football, baseball and swimming. Has had some
stage experience. Entered pietures in 1913. Directed
Larry Semon comedies (Vitagrapli), Lloyd Hamilton
comedies (Educational). Directed "The Ghetto." starring
George Jessel (Tlffany-Stahl) ; "The Farmer's Daughter"
(Fox), "The Diplomats" (Fox -Movietone), with Clark
and McCuUough, "Lucky Boy" in 1929 for Tlffany-Stahl
and later "Troupers Three," "Sunny Skies," "Hot
Curves." With Paramount in 1930 and directed "Sklppy,"
for which he won the directorial award of merit given in
1931 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
"Follow the Leader," "Finn and Battle," "If I Had
a Million," "Newly Blch," "Huckelberry Finn." "Sooky,"
"Phantom President," "Forbidden Adventure," Para.;
"Hold 'Em Jail," Radio. In 1933: "A Bedtime Story,"
"The Way to Love." Paramount. In 1934: "We're Not
Dressing," "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," "College
Khythm," Paramount, In 1935: "The Big Broadcast of
1936." Paramount. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink." UA;
"Rhythm on the Range," Paramount; "Reunion," 20th
Century-Fox.
TAUSZIG, DOUGLAS N.: President. Douglas Tauszig,
Inc., artists' representatives, b. New York City. May 28,
1893; e. Dartmouth University: married. Was silk manu-
facturer. Vice-president, Fox Theatres Corporation.
Treasurer, Fox Film Corporation. Now has agency.
TAYLOR, ALBERT: Actor, b. Montgomery. Ala.,
April 8, 1871; h. 5 feet 8 inches; gray hair and brown
eyes; w. 135 pounds; p. Hails and .Tulia Taylor; e. high
school at Montgomery, Ala., and University of Alabama at
Tuscaloosa, Ala.; widower; hy. fishing and hunting. Films
include in 1934: "The Good Fairy," "Little Man, What
Now?" Universal; "Reckless," MGM. In 1935: "Van-
essa," "Times Square Lady." "Woman Wanted." MGM;
"College Scandal," "The Crusades," "The Man on the
Flying Trapeze," "Accent On Youth." "Nevada." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Fury," MGM.
TAYLOR, ALMA: Actress, b. London, England, Jan-
uary 3, 1895; blond hair, dark gray eyes. Former star of
British silent pictures, notably with the Hepworth Com-
pany, she has appeared in several British talkers, notably:
"Deadlock," "The Bachelor's Baby," "The Train of
Destiny." "House of Dreams." Appeared at Theatre
Royal Brighton, and Parrish Theatre. London. In 1936:
"Everybody Dance." GB.
TAYLOR. BILLY: Actor. In 1935: Universal short
product.
TAYLOR. BLANCHE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac.)
TAYLOR, DWIGHT: Writer. In 1930: story "Numbered
Men." Warner. In 1931: collaborated on "Secrets of a
Secretary." Paramount. Adaptation on "Are You Listen-
ing," MGM, 1932. In 19.33: "Today We Live." MGM;
screen play. "If I Were Free." RKO. In 1934: screen
play of "Long Lost Father." "The Gay Divorcee." RKO-
Radio; "Lady By Choice." Columbia. In 1935: play.
"Paris in Spring." screened by Paramount; wrote story
and collaborated nn screen play, "Top Hat." BKO. In
1936: collaborated on screen play. "Follow the Fleet,"
RKO. In 1937: prepared dialogue and collaborated on
adaptation of "Head over Heels in Love." GB.
TAYLOR. ELIZABETH (LIBBY): Actress, b. Chi
cago; e. Immaculate Conception School. Sang and danced
in vaudeville in Baltimore. Opened New York restaurant,
then became housekeeper for wealthy New York family.
Appeared on stage In "Subway Express," "Up and Up."
"Schoolgirl," "Social Register," "Here Today" and othP'
plays. Appeared as Mae West's maid in sketch at Para-
mount theatre, and has been with her since. Appeared In
"I'm No Angel" and "It Ain't No Sin." 1933-34. Para-
mount. In 1935 in "Mississippi," "Shanghai," Para-
mount: "When a Man Sees Red." Universal. In 1936
"Stage Struck," FN. In 1937: "Mysterious Crossing," U.
TAYLOR, ERIC: Writer, Republic Pictures. Was
magazine writer for ten years. In 1936: collaborated on
original story "Happy Go Lucky," collaborated on adapta-
tion of ".Tim Hanvey, Detective." collaborated on original
story and screen play "Navy Blues." collaborated on screen
play "Legion of the Damned," all Republic.
TAYLOR. ESTELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TAYLOR, FOREST: Actor. In 1936: "Headin' for
the Rio Grande," GN. In 1937: "Arizona Days." GN.
TAYLOR. GEORGE: Actor. In 1937: "Nancy Steele
is Missing," 20th Cent. -Fox.
TAYLOR, HARRY: Western Division Manager. Na-
tional Screen Service Corp. b. Leeds, England, May 17,
1889; e. high school. Exhibitor with father from 1907 to
1910. Sold for independent pictures from 1910 to 1915.
City salesman In Kansas City for Pathe Exchange in 1916.
Branch manager for Pathe. Kansas City. 1919 to 1921.
Resigned to handle state right pictures. Became branch
manager for Universal in Kansas City In 1923. District
manager for Middlewest for Universal In 1928 to 1929.
Moved to the Universal home office. New York. 1929.
Western sales manager. 1930. Returned to Kansas City
as branch manager, resigning in 1931. Joined Columbia
Pictures as a branch manager, Kansas City, later appointcfl
district manager. Resigned October 25, 1936, to join
National Screen Service, Los Angeles.
TAYLOR. H. B.: .City editor. Journal, Jackson-
ville, Fla. ; b. Murray, Ky., Oct. 10, 1899; p. the late Rev.
and Mrs. H. B. Taylor. Sr. ; e. A.B. Georgetown, Ky..
M.A. Columbia University; married, has one daughter.
TAYLOR. HELEN: Costumes. b. Medford. Mass.;
h. 5 feet 7 inches; blond hair and blue eyes; w. 120
pounds; p. Henry Taylor and Lillian Whiton, singers;
e. Wellesley, Mass., Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass.,
and a school of designing in Boston. Enrolled In New
York art school. Did modeling. Appeared in first Earl
CarrpU's "Vanities." Became designer in New York
shop. Appeared in Shubert's Winter Garden shows. Left
to become stylist in United States in Europe for dress
manufacturer. Went to Hollywood, and appeared In
"Viennese Nights," "Song of the Flame." "Song of
the West." and other pictures. Became assistant to
Gwen Wakeling at United Artists studios. Chief stylist
for Walter VVanger and other producers, then joined
Reliance pictures. In 1935: "The Melody Lingers On."
UA -Reliance. In 1936: "The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine." "Big Brown Eyes." "The Moon's Our Home."
"The Case Against Mrs. Ames." "Fatal Lady." "Palm
Springs." "Spendthrift." Paramount. In 1937: "Y'ou
Only Live Once." UA.
TAYLOR, HELEN M.: Society editor, Courier-Times.
Newcastle, Ind. ; b. Detroit, Mich., June 3, 1907; p. Mr.
and Mrs. F. A. Taylor; e. high school and John Herron
.\rt Institute.
TAYLOR, HENRY: Actor. Plaved in "Beyond the
Rio Grande" (1030). Big 4. In 1937: "You Only Live
Once," UA.
TAYLOR, IRENE: Singer. In 1934 appeared with
Donald Novis in RKO -Radio short product. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product.
TAYLOR, JOHN: Dancer. In 1934 appeared in "Many
Happy Returns." Paramount. 1935: "Transient Lady," U.
TAYLOR, KENT: Actor, b. Nashau, Iowa, May 11,
1907; h. 6 feet; brown eyes and dark wavy hair; w. 165
pounds; p. unprofessionals; m. Augusta Kulek; hy. Riding,
and playing the saxophone. Screen experience in "The
Road to Reno," Merrily We Go to Hell," "Devil and the
Deep," "Make Me a Star." "The Sign of the Cross," "If
I Had a Million." "Sunset Pass," "Two Kinds of Women,"
"Husband's Holiday," "Sinners in the Sun." "Forgotten
(Commandments." "Blonde Venus." for Paramount. Appeared
in 1932 in "The Mysterious Rider," Paramount; (1933)
"Under the Tonto Rim." "Story of Temple Drake."
"Sunset Pass." "I'm No Angel." "Wliite Woman,"
"Cradle Song." Paramount. In 1934: "Death Takes a
Holiday." "Double Door." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage
Patch." "Limehouse Blues." Paramount; "David Harum."
Fox. In 1935: "The County Chairman," Fox; "College
Scandal," "Smart Girl," "Without Regret," "Two
Fisted." Paramount; "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "Florida Special," "The Sky Parade," "The
.Accusing Finger." Paramount: "Ramona." 20th Century-
Fox. In 1937: "When Love Is Young." U.
TAYLOR. LELAH: Actress. In 1937: "Fair Warning."
"Time Out for Romance," 20th Cent.-Fox.
TAYLOR, LUCY POPE: Drama critic, the Free Press.
Mankato, Minn.; b. Mankato; e. three years of college, no
degree : has son and daughter. Began work on the Press
nine years ago. Has done music and screen criticsm.
TAYLOR. MAE SUE: Motion picture and drama editor,
Gazette, Emporia. Kan.; b. Schubert, Neb.. 1912; p.
Charles H. Taylor; e. graduate of Kansas State Teachers
(College. Was on staff of college publication for three
years. With Emporia Gazette two and a half years.
TAYLOR. MARY: Actress. In 1936: "Soak the Rich."
Paramount.
TAYLOR. MATT: Writer. b. New York City, Feb-
ruary 10. 1898; h. 5 feet. 8 inches; w. 140 pounds; p.
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lOuima and Sam Taylor, non-professionals; e. Fordhain
University; married. Writer uf dialogue udaplations. lias
written tlie "Exaited Flapper,' for Fox; "Tonight at
Twelve," "Skinner Steps Out," "I'aradise Alley," "Col-
lege Racketeer" and "Carnival" for Lniversal. with wnoin
lie was under contract during 192ii; also "Red Hot Speed,"
"Exalted Flapper." lSJIiU-;il: "Young Desires." "The
Lion and tlie Lamb." Columbia: since May. 11)31. de-
voted to writing fiction exclusively. Short stories pub-
lished in Saturday Evening I'ost. Collier's and Ladies'
Home Journal. In I'J^ti ; collaborated on story "Alcjrc
Than a Secretary," Columbia.
TAYLOR, N. A.: General Manager. Exhibitors
Hooking Association, b. Toronto, Can.. May 26, iaU6; mar-
ried; e. University of Toronto; graduated from Osgoode
Hall Law School. Started by selling advertising and print-
ing to Toronto Theatres. Eventually became secretary.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Ontario. When Ex-
hibitors Cooperative, Ltd., was organized in 1928. became
secretary-treasurer; then buyer. Associated 'Theatres.
Ltd., was organized, 1931, to take over Exhibitors Co-
operative, Ltd. and became assistant general manager
and buyer left Associated Theatres Ltd.. in 1933 and or-
ganized E.\hibitors Booking Association in partnership
witli K. Auerbach.
TAYLOR, RAY: Director. Stage career, manager for
National Francaise. Stage manager at New Haven. Conn. ;
also in vaudeville. Screen career; assistant director to
Jack Ford at Fox; then to Universal as assistant director
and director of shorts; later assigned to features for Uni-
versal and Pathe; "The Avenging Shadow," Pathe; "The
Vanishing Rider," "Quick Triggers," "Greased Light-
ning," "The Scarlet Arrow," "The Border Wildcat,"
"Come Across," "The Final Reckoning" serial for Uni-
versal; more recently "The Jade Box" and "Finger Prints"
for Universal. In 1931 directed "One Way Trail." Se-
rials Include "Danger Island," "Battling With Buf-
falo Bill." In 1932 "Airmail Mystery," "Heroes of the
West" and "Jungle Mystery." In 1933 "Clancy of the
Mounted," "Phantom of the Air," "Gordon of Ghost
City." In 1934: "Pirate Treasure." Universal; "Return
of Chandu," Principal; "Fighting Trooper." Ambassador.
In 1935: "Outlawed Guns." "Silver Spurs," "Sunset of
Power," "The Ivory Handled Giyi." Universal. In 193C:
"The Three Mesquiteers," "Vigilantes Are Coming,"
Republic: "The Phantom Rider." "The Cowboy and the
Kid," "Flash Gordon." U. Also director of "Fang and
Claw." "The Roaring West." Universal; "Robinson Crusoe
of Clipper Island," Republic; "Drums of Destiny." "Raw-
Timber." Crescent; "Mystery of the Hooded Rider."
Grand National. In 1937: collaborated on direction "Dick
Tracy." Republic serial.
TAYLOR, REX: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
story and screen play "Poor Millionaire." Biltmore. In
1931: story "Sit Tight." Warner. In 1933, wrote screen
play. "High Gear," Hollywood. In 1934: collaborated on
"Helldorado." Fox; "The Oil Raider." Mayfair. In
1935: collaborated on adaptation. "Whispering Smith
Speaks." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
"SitlinK on the Moon." "The Mandarin Mystery."
Republic.
TAYLOR, ROBERT: Actor, b. FUley, Neb.: h. six
feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 165 pounds; p. Dr.
S. A. Brough; e. attended Pomona College, where he
studied to be a doctor; hy. collecting different types and
colors of sweaters. Sings, plays cello, and does radio work.
Given MGM term contract. Appeared in 1934 in "Handy
Andy." Fox; "Only Eight Hours," "There's Always To-
morrow," Universal; "West Point of the Air," "Wicked
Woman"; 1935 in "Society Doctor," "Times Square Lady,"
"Murder in the Fleet." "Broadway Melody of 1936."
MGM; "BurieJ Loot." short subject. In 1936: "The
.Magnificent Obsession." Universal; "Small Town Girl,"
"The Gorgeous Hussy," "His Brother's Wife." "Camille,"
MGM; "Private Number." 20th Century-Fox. In 193":
"Personal Property. ' MGM; "This Is My Affair." 20th
Century-Fox.
TAYLOR. ROBERT K.: Radio and theatrical editor.
Regina Daily Star. Regina, Sask. b. Grey County, Ont.,
August 10, 1910; p. late Alex, and Mrs. Taylor; e. grade
schools and collegiate institutes. Moose Jaw, Sask. Joined
Regina Star on graduation, transferred to Moose Jaw
Times-Herald, later Northern Mall, in The Pas, Manitoba:
operated Hudson Bay News bureau at Tlie Pas for Sifton
papers and Toronto Star: published small weekly in Mi.ose
Jaw. later joined Regina Star in 1934. Correspondent
In Saskatchewan for Variety. Christian Science Monitor
etc.
TAYLOR. RUTH: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
TAYLOR. SAM: Director and Writer, b. Nevr York
City. August 13. 1895; e. Fordham University, receiving
Tay — tea
A. B. degree. Went from college in 1916 to Kalem Com-
pany on scenario staff; wrote His Hopkins, Ethel Teare,
Ham and Bird Comedies; also was feature continuity
writer for Vltagraph; became director when assigneu
"Girl Shy" starring Harold Lloyd; directed "Tempest,"
"The Freshman," "The Woman Disputed," "My Best
Girl," "Exit Smiling"; directed and wrote dialogue foi
Mary Pickford's "Coquettt;,"' United Artists; scenario for
"Lady of the Pavements." United Artists; adaptation and
direction of "Taming of the Shrew"' with Mary Pickford
and Douglas Fairbanks; in 1930-31 directed Norma Tal-
madge in "DuBarry" and Mary Pickford in "Klki."
•loined Fox in February, 1931. Directed "Devil's Lottery."
"Ambassador Bill."' "Skyline." In 1933: "Out All
Night." U. In 1934: "The Cat's Paw." starring Harold
Lloyd. In 1935: "Vagabond Lady," MGM.
TAYLOR, STANLEY: Actor, b. Campbell, Minn.; h.
5 feet, 10 Inches; blue eyes and brown hair; w. 145
pounds; e. Manual high school, Los Angeles and Uni-
versity of California. Specialized In letters, science;
married; hy. football, boxing, tennis. Has lived in Los
Angeles. Berkeley, San Francisco. Entered pictures in
1924. Pictures include: "Hometowners," "Red Lips."
"Scrambled Weddings." "Romantic Age." Chauffeur In
"Glad Rag Doll." Warner; Wally Calhoun in "The Home
Towners." Warner; "The Hottentot," Warner. In 1935:
"Men of the Hour," Columbia.
TAYLOR, VICTOR F. A.: Managing Director and
Chairman. Screen Services Ltd.. Victory House. 99-101
Regent St.. W. , I. ; Director, Gaiety Films Ltd., Celebrity
Films Ltd. b. Dover. Kent, England, March 11. 1894-
married; p. Arthur Edward Taylor, dec. editor of The
Cinema and The Kinematograph Weekly; e. Kings Col-
lege. London, England. Journalist in Fleet Street on The
Daily News and New York American. Director of Pub-
licity, British Lion Film Corp., Ltd.; proprietor. Film
News Agency. Formerly publicity manager, British Film-
craft. Patrick K. Heale Productions and John Harvel
Productions. .Joined trade in 1912; later appointed pub-
licity manager. Selig Polyscope Co. Went to Jury-Metro-
Goldwyn and was appointed film editor by Sir William
Jury. Responsible for English versions of "Four Horsemen."
"Prisoner of Zenda" and others. Then handled publicity at
the Palace Theatre and Philharmonic Hall where he won
a Royal Command at Windsor Castle for the presentation
of "The Light of Asia." Responsible for the editing of
more than 1,000 films.
TA2ELAAR. MARGUERITE: Assistant film critic.
Herald Tribune, New York City; b. Grand Rapids. Mich.;
p. Anna and Tljpmas ; e. University of Chicago. Was
newspaper reporter on the Brooklyn Times; film reviewer
for the MPPDA.
TAZIL. ZARAH: Actress and writer. b. Morocco.
Africa, 1908; h. 5 feet 3 inches; brown hair and gray-
green eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. French mother and Arabian
father: hy. sports. Came to America in 1926. In David
Belasco's "The Dove." With George Arliss in "The
Green Goddess," and with John Barrymore in "The
Merchant of Venice." To California in 1934. Wrote
"Dare-devil Cowboy," "Lawless Border," "Blazing Jus-
tice," "Outlaws of the Range," Ray Klrkwood Produc-
tions. Inc. In 1935: appeared in "Cyclone Ranger."
Spectrum Pictures; "Six Gun Justice." "Shadow of Silk
Lennox." "Scream in the Dark." "Outlaws of the
Range." In 1936: wrote for Kirkwood Gemini Pictures
"Unknown." "When Hell Breaks Loose." "Black Widow."
"The Devil's Finger," "Tlie Eagle"s Nest." "Adventurous
Rogues," "The Valley of Death." "The Fighting Vaga-
bonds," "The Masked Devil. "Across the Black River."
"Outlaws of Black Butte," "Geronimo's Last Raid" and
number of Spanish works.
"The Robber
TCHAL TELA: Actress. In 1936:
Symphony." produced by Concordia.
TEAD, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TEAD, PHIL: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
TEAGUE. GEORGE J.: Technician. b. Pomona.
Cal., May 13, 1893; h. 5 feet. UVz inches; gray-brown
hair and blue eyes; e. grammar school. Los Angeles: St
Vincent's College; hobbies include work and painting.
Was telephone technician: still photography; mechanics
engineer; design. From 1913-1914. with D. W. Griffith
Biograph, Reliance, Majestic. Fine Arts-Majestic, as
assistant cameraman. Engineered special effects for G.
W. Bilzer. including "Macbeth." with Constance Collier.
Sir Herbert Tree. Worked on animated cartoon equip-
ment, then with First National for technical and camera
effects. Developed Projection process ; transparency. Fox
1929-1935; technician for Fox until 1932. on productlont
including "Liliom." "State Fair." "Catspaw" and otiiers.
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Process teclinician and manufacturer of machines for Lon-
dofilms, and British and Dominions. With Alexander
Korda. Processed Korda production. "Sanders of the
River," "The Scarlet Pimpernel," now on "World."
Technician on Chaplin film. Worked on Shanghai process,
with Walter Wanger.
TEARLE, CONWAY: Actor, r. n. Frederick Tcarle;
b. New York City. May 17. 1878; h. 5 feet, 10% Inches;
brown hair and eyes; w. 165 pounds; e. In England; m.
Adele Rowland, professional; hy. golf. Stage experience
in England .m legitimate stage. Screen experience since
1914. Among his productions are "Dancing Mothers,"
"Black Oxen," "My Official Wife," "Altars of Desire,"
"Dancers of Paris," "Smoke Bellew," "Isle of For-
gotten Women," "Moulders of Men," "The Greater
Glory," "Sporting Lover," "The Lost Zeppelin," "Evi-
dence" and "Gold Diggers of Broadway." Freelance
player; "Truth About Youth" and "Lady Who Dared,"
First National; (1931-32), "Vanity Fair," Allied;
"Pleasure," Artclass; "Morals for Women," Tiffany;
(1932) "Her Mad Night," Mayfalr. In 1933: "Should
Ladies Behave?" "Day of Reckoning," MGM. In 1934;
"Fifteen Wives." Invincible; "Stingaree," Radio: "Sing
Sing Nights," Monogram. In 1935 appeared on New
York stage in "Living Dangerously;;' on screen in "Head-
line Woman," Mascot. In 1936: "Preview Murder Mys-
tery," "Klondike Annie," Paramount; "Romeo and Juliet,"
MGM.
TEARLE, DAVID: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TEARLE, GODFREY: Actor. In 1935: "The 39
Steps," Gaumont-British. In 1936: "East Meets West,"
GB.
TEASDALE, VERREE: Actress, b. Spokane, Wash.;
h. 5 feet, 6 Inches; w. 125 pounds; blonde hair, blue
eyes; e. Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, N. T. and attended the
American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the New York
School of Expression; m. Adolphe Menjou, actor. On stage:
"The Constant Wife," "The Greeks Had a Word For It."
and others. Pictures include: "Skyscraper Souls." "Pay-
ment Deferred," and "Luxury Liner," "Her New Chauf-
feur" (1929); Pathe-Manhattan Comedies, first series;
Vitaphone No. 1074 "The Intruder," No. 1028 "The
Duel." In 1933: "Terror Aboard," Paramount; "Love,
Honor and Oh, Baby." Universal; "Roman Scandals."
United Artists. In 1934: "Fashions of 1934," "A Mod-
ern Hero," First National; "Madame DuBany." "De-
sirable," "The Firebird." "Doctor Monica." In 1935:
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," Warner. In 1936: "The
Milky Way," Paramount.
TED FIO RITO and his orchestra, appeared in "The
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram. In 1935: MGM
short product; "Broadway Gondolier," Warner; collaborated
on music and lyrics, "Every Night at Eight," Paramount;
collaborated on songs, "Here Comes the Band," MGM.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
TEED, JOHN:
manac.)
TEERLADE, NINt: Player. In 1935: "Sangen Till
Heine." Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
TEETZMAN, HARST: Player. In 1936: "La Paloma,"
Casino.
TEILHET, DARWIN L.: Writer. In 1936: collabor-
ated on story "They Wanted to Marry," RKO-Radio.
TEITELBAUM, ABRAHAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. )
TELL, ALMA: (See 196-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TELL, OLIVE: Actress, b. New York City; e. France;
h. 5 feet, a'A inches; w. 127 pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes. Stage career: Sargent School of Acting, N. Y. ;
stock productions Include "Cousin Lucy," "The In-
truder," "Romance," "Under Pressure" Screen career:
"Chickie," "The Prince of Tempters," "Sailors' Wives,"
"Woman-Handled," "Summer Bachelors," "Slaves of
Beauty," "Soft Living,'" Mrs. Edg^r Rice in "The Trial
of Mary Dugan" (1929). MGM; Marion Green in "The
Very Idea" (Radio Pictures) ; "The Right of Way"
(1930), First National; "Cock of the Walk" (1930).
.Sono Art-World Wide. In 1934: "The Scarlet Empress,"
"The Witching Hour," "Private Scandal," Paramount;
"Baby Take a Bow," Fox. In 1935: "Four Hours to
Kill," "Shanghai," Paramount. In 1936: "In His
Steps," GN; "Polo Joe," WB.
TELL, P. W.: Pen name, Chris Graham. Motion pic-
ture editor and critic. Home News, New York City, N. Y. ;
b. New York City, March 14, 1904; p. Samuel and Clara
Tell; e. public school "and reading the Sunday Times";
m. Uae Tell. Co-author of a play, "Pressing Business."
presented at the Republic Theatre, New York, and on tour.
Has written other plays, and has also contributed to various
putlicatlons.
TELLEGEN, MIKE: Actor. In 1936: "Down to the
.Sea," Republic.
TELLO, ALFONSO SANCHEZ: Production manager.
In 1936: "Alia en el Rancho Grande" (There On the
Big Ranch), Bustamante y de Fuentes, A. en P.
TEMPEST, MARIE: Actress. In 1937: "Moonlight
.Sonata," UA-London Films.
TEMPLE, SHIRLEY JANE: Child Actress, b. Santa
Monica, Cal., April 23, 1929; father, Geo. F. Temple.
In 1933: "To the iast Man," Para; Baby Burlesque,
series of Educationl short subjects and in 1934 appeared
in "Stand Up and Cheer," "Baby Take a Bow," "Bright
Eyes," "Now I'll Tell," "Change of Heart," Fox; "Little
Miss Marker," "Now and Forever," Paramount. In 1935:
"The Little Colonel," "Our Little Girl," "Curly Top."
Fox; "The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Captain January," "Poor Little Rich Girl," "Dimples,"
"Stowaway," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Wee Willie
Winkle," 20th Cent. -Fox.
TEMPLEMAN, HARCOURT: Executive. Director and
general manager of production, Grosvenor Sound Films,
Ltd., London, b. London, Aug. 11, 1898; e. St. John's
College, Oxford. Army prior to joining Gaumont in 1918;
scenario editor. StoU's; associate director. A. S.F.I. ; pro-
duction manager, B. & D. Grosvenor Sound Films. Ltd.,
formed In 1935.
TEMPLEMAN, STANLEY: Studio chief engineer. Lon-
don; b. Manchester, Eng., March 5, 1890; married; e.
Old Edgbaston School, Birmingham and University Engin-
eering College. London. Three years with art metal and
electrical engineering concerns. Joined Gaumont in 1913
as electrician-mechanic, and was put in charge of
Chronochrome three-colour projection. In 1914 installed
lighting plant in new G-B studio and became chief
engineer, holding this position until close-down in 1937.
TEMPLETON, FAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
TEMPLETON, GEORGE "DINK": Actor and Writer,
b. Mt. Vernon, Texas, November 11, 1907; e. matri-
culated at the University of Southern California. Was
technical director of football scenes in "Touchdown."
Played In "Make Me a Star," "Night After Night,"
"Hot Saturday" and "70,000 Witnesses." Collaboratecl
on adaptation of "The Man of the Forest," all for Para-
mount. In 1936: collaborated on stories filmed as "Too
Many Parents." Paramount.
Writer. In 1935:
Idea
TEMPLIN, DAN M.
"Boulder Dam," WB.
TENBROOK, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TENNYSON, CHARLES BRUCE LOCKER: Chairman
of film manufacturers' group of Federation of British
Industries; b. London, Nov. 8, 1879; e. Eton College, and
King's College. Cambridge. Son of Hon. Lionel Tennyson
and Eleanor Tennyson, afterwards wife of Rt. Hon. Sir
Augustine Birrell, K.C., M.P.
TENNYSON. F. P.: Assistant director. b. London,
1912; unmarried; p. C. B. L. & I. G. Tennyson: e. Eton
and Balllol College, Oxford. Assistant to Victor Saville
on: "First a Girl"; to Alfred Hitchcock on: "Man Who
Knew Too Much," "39 Steps," "Secret Agent": to:
Maurice Elvey on: "The Tunnel"; all Gaumont-British.
TENNYSON, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac. )
TERHUNE, WILLIAM: Director. In 1936: "Kelly
the Second," MGM.
TERRELL. YOLANDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Uinanac. )
TERRETT, COURTENAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
TEBRIS, NORMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TERRIS, TOM: Director, r.n. Theodore Herbert Lewin.
b. London, Sept. 28, 1887; e. Christ Church; hy. yacht-
ing. Has been actor manager in England and America.
Produced and played in musical comedies in London,
Paris and New York; leading juvenile in drama wltb
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Charles Frohman and Klaw and Erianger; famous for
characters of Charles Dickens; played Ebenezer Scrooge
In Christmas Carol over 1,000 times. Directed for MGM.
Famous Players and Hearst Cosmopolitan; also directed
pictures In Spain, France, Egypt, Russia and England;
featured as the vagabond director In series of travelogues
entitled "Vagabond Adventure Pictures." In 1935: wrote
story, "Circumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield.
TERRY, ALICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
TERRY, DICKSON: Pen name. Allen Oliver. Reporter,
Leader and Press. Springfield, Mo.; b. Bentonvllle, Ark.,
Dec. 3. 1906: p. Bennett S. Terry; e. scattered; married.
Seven years newspaper work, including general reporting,
feature writing, picture reviewing, film editor and
columnist.
TERRY, DON: Actor, r. n. Donald Locker, b. Natlck,
Mass.; e. Tennessee Military, Andover, Harvard, Cam-
bridge and various European centers of education, m.
Gertrude Mathes, July 30, 1930. In 1924 was one of the
Olympic champions In boxing. Charles PYancIs Coe met
him at the Montmartre Cafe In Hollywood and signed
him to play "Danny" In "Me, Gangster." Pictures In-
clude: "Blindfold." "Fugitive," "The Valiant." "Un-
tamed" and "Border Romance," featured In one of the
Leatjier Pusher series for Universal, and In "World's
Champion," TlCfany. Owns controlling Interest In Terry
Drapery Company, and Lochlnvar Novelty Company, both
of Hollywood.
(See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
TERRY. ETHEL GREY:
ture Almanac.)
TERRY, ETHELIND: Actress. "Lord Syron of Broad-
way" (1930). MGM. In 1937: "Arizona Days," GN.
TERRY, EVELYN: Actress, r. n. Billie MulvihilL b.
Pittsburgh; p. William H. Mulvihill; h. 5 feet dVz inches;
w. 120 lbs. ; brown hair and blue eyes; e. Mt. Mercy
Academy. Miss Ellis' School. Convent of the Sacred Heart,
and Alviene Dramatic School. Played with stock company.
Signed by Samuel Goldwyn.
TERRY, HAZEL: Actress, r. n. Hazel Neilson-Terrv.
b. London. Jan. 23, 1918; h. 5 ft. 6% in.; w. 119 pounds;
fair hair, blue-grey eyes; hy. collecting gramophone
records; p. Mary Glynne and Dennis Neilson-Terry, both
stage stars; e. Frognal School, Hampstead. On stage
pla.ved nine months in repertory at Oxford and appeared
in "Henry IV. Part I" at His Majesty's Theatre. London.
Films: "The Marriage of Corbal," (Capitol) "Our Fight-
ing Navy," (Wilcox).
TERRY.
Almanac.)
TERRY. PAUL H.: Producer, Paul Terrytoons; b.
San Mateo. Cal.. February 19, 1887; married. Newspaper
cartoonist and illustrator. The Call Examiner and Bulletin
in San Francisco; Anaconda Standard, Montana; New York
Press; King Features. Producer of animated cartoons for
score of years.
TERRY, PEGGY:
nianac.)
MARJORIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
TERRY, RICHARD: Actor.
Princess." Paramount.
In 1936: "The Jungle
TERRY, ROBERT:
Universal.
Actor. In 1937: "Sandflow,"
T. wT' SHEILA: Actress, r. n. Kay Clark; b. War-
road, Minn.. March 5, 191T); h. 5 feet, 5 Inches; w.
llo pounds; blue eyes, blond hair: e. Minnesota, To-
ronto and New York. On stage In "The Little Racketeer"
and others; hy. golf and tennis. Under contract to War-
ners and appeared In "Scarlet Dawn." "Haunted Gold "
iou Said a Mouthful." "Parachute Jumper," "Lawyer
Man," and the Paramount picture, "Madame Butterfly "
Appeared In 1933 In "The Silk Express," "The Mayor
of Hell," "Private Detective 62," "The House on 56th
Street. Warner; "The Sphinx." Monogram; "Conven-
tion City. ' 'Son of a Sailor," First National. In 193'i:
'Rocky Rhodes," Universal; "Lawless Frontier," Mono-
gram. In 19.1fi: "Murder On The Bridle Path." "Special
Investigator." RKO-Radlo. In 1937: MGM short product
TERRY-LEWIS,
Scarlet Pimperel."
MABEL: Actress. In 1935: "The
UA. In 1937: "Dishonour Bright."
TERYON. ARLETTE:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Upper Michigan; b. Milwaukee, Wis., June 20, 1906; e.
graduate, Marquette University, Bachelor of Laws. Prac-
ticed law. Business manager of Allied Independent Theatre
Owners of Wisconsin. 1934; business manager and execu-
tive secretary. Independent Theatres Protective Association
of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
Actor. In 1935: "Song of Happiness."
TESCH, RAY A.: Exhibitor organization executive.
Independent Theatres Protective Association of Wisconsin,
TESHIN, V.
Vostokfllm.
TESSIER, PAUL H.: Branch Manager, Universal
Film Exchange, Inc., New Orleans, La.; b. New Orleans.
August 7, 1891; e. public schools In New Orleans, and
Ferrels' preparatory college; married. Before enterlni;
motion picture Industry was in real estate business and
auctioneer. Branch manager of Pathe, Inc., from 1916 to
1921. Cleveland, Des Moines, Omaha and Albany. N. Y.
From 1921 to 1922 was branch manager of Film Booking
Offices, transferred to New Orleans, until merger with
RKO. Remained with RKO as manager until November.
1932. resigning because of illness. Joined Universal May
1, 1933. Named New Orleans manager.
TESTER. DESMOND: Boy actor. r. n. same. b.
London. Feb. 17, 1919; h. 5 feet 1 Inch; auburn hair,
hazel eyes; p. non-pro.; e. Highgate Public School.
Stage before screen. Films: "Midshipman Easy" (1935).
A.T.P. ; "Late Extra" (1935), Fox; "Beloved Vagabond"
(1936), Toeplilz: "Nine Days A Queen." GB. In 1937:
"A Woman Alone," GB ; "Non Stop New York." GB.
TETLEY, DOROTHY: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
"The Blarney Stone." produced by British and Do-
minions. With Tom Walls in 1934 appeared In "Faces,"
Paramount. In 1936: "The Frog."
TETTENER, JOHN: Actor. In 1937: "The Lost
Horizon," Columbia.
TETZLAFF, THEODORE: Cameraman. Member,
American Society of Cinematocraphers. In 1933: "Soldiers
jf the Storm," "Ann Carver's Profession," "Brief Mo-
ment," "Thrill Hunter." Columbia; "Day of Reckoning,"
.MGM. In 1934: "Fugitive Lovers." MGM: "His Greatest
Gamble." RKO; "Lady by Choice," Columbia; "College
Rhythm." Paramount. In 1935: "Rumba." "Paris in
Spring," "Annapolis Farewell." "Hands Across the Table,"
Paramount. In 1936: "My Man Godfrey." "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal; "The Princess Conies Across."
"Murder with Pictures," "Hideaway Girl," Paramount.
In 1937: Swing High. Swing Low," Paramount.
TEVIS, CAROL: Actress. In 1935 appeared In "Sweep-
stake Annie." Liberty. In 1937: "Love Is News," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
TEW, DESMOND: Executive. General manager. Net-
tlefold Studios. Eng. b. Harrow. England, Nov. 30. 1909;
married; e. Berkhampstead. University College School
and Bedales. In textile and furs prior to films. Joined
camera staff at Nettlefold, 1931 ; transferred to sound staff
and became second engineer. 1932; appointed secretary.
1933 and general manager, 1934.
TEWKSBURY. LEWIS G.: Exhibitor. Opera House.
Stonlngton. Maine: b. Lewiston, Dec. 13. 1892: e. Har-
vard, 1916; married. Is dentist. Exhibitor 15 years.
THACKEREY. EUGENE: Writer. Was Washington
correspondent for the New York World. Associated for
two years with Calvin Coolidge. Has had many political
articles published In national magazines. Collaborated in
writing "Washington Merry-Go-Round" and was asso-
ciated with screen play of "Bed of Roses." Radio. Writ-
ing for RKO.
THACKERAY, PHYLLIS: Actress,
tiling Is Rhythm," ARFD.
THALBERG, IRVING G.: Died September 14. 1936.
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THALBERG. SYLVIA: Writer, b. Brooklyn, N. Y. : h.
5 feet : bron-n hair and dark brown eyes ; w. 95 pounds :
p. Henrietta and William Thalberg, non-professionals;
e Girls high school, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; m. Laurence Weln-
earten, professional: hy. bridge and does She has writ-
ten for the screen for seven years. In 1933 collaborated on
screen play. "Christopher Bean," MGM. In 1934: col-
laborated on screen play. "Ni)w and Forever." Paramount.
In 1936: screen play, ".\ Son Come.'; Home." Paramount.
In 1937: screen play "As Good As Married." TTnivcrsal.
Published in 1936 (Julian Messner Inc.), first novel
"Too Beautiful."
THALHIMER, MORTON GUSTAVUS: President.
Neighborhood Theatres. Inc.. operating the State. Capitol.
Venus. Grand and Ponton Theatres, Richmond, and State
in Falls Church and I.,ee in East Falls Church, Wilson
In 19J6: "Every-
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Theatre, Colonial Village, Arlington County; Century
Theatre and Palace Theatre Petersburg; Princess Theatre
and Lee Theatre, South Boston, all in Virginia. b.
Kichmond, Va., Oct. 10, 1S89; p. Gustavus and Pauline
Thalhimer; e. public schools and University of Pennsyl-
vania. President of Morton G. Thalhimer, Inc., Beal
Estate Agents; member of Board of Directors, Lawyers
Tile Insurance Corp. of Richmond, Va. and ex-president.
MPTO of Virginia, Inc.
THATCHER, B. G.: Theatre Operator. In conjunc-
tion with G. W. Thatcher and Wm. Spicker operates the
Capitol and Lyric theatres in Logan, Utah, members of
the Intermountain Theatres Association.
THATCHER, EVELYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THATCHER, HEATHER: Actress. b. London, Eng-
land; h. 5 feet, 7 inches; fair hair and blue eyes. Began
acting In British silents and in 1916 went on London
stage. First British talker, "A Warm Corner," 1932,
Gainsborough; others, "'Loyalties," 1933, ATP; "It's a
Boy," 1933, Grumont-British. Has also played in
"Berkeley Square" and other Fox films. In 1937: "Mama
Steps Out," MGM.
THATCHER, TORIN: Actor, r. n. same. b. Bombay.
India, Jan. 15, 1905; h. 6 feet; w. 160 pounds: brown
hair, hazel eyes; unmarried; by. Riding and swimming;
p. non-professional, e. Bedford School & Royal Academy
of Dramatic Art. Stage before screen. Films: "Gen-
eral John Regan," B. & D. : "Red Wagon" (1934),
B.LP. ; "Drake of England" (1935). B.I.P. : "Barra-
bas" (1935). British National: "The Common Bound"
(1935), British National; "Man Who Could Work
Miracles" (1935). London Films. In 1936: "Crime
Over London," Criterion; "Sabotage," GB. In 1937:
"Well Done Henry," Butchers; "Knight Without
Armour," London; "Dark Journey," Victor Saville.
THAYER, TIFFANY: Writer. In 1932: collaborated
on screen play "If I Had a Million," Paramount; story
"Call Her Savage," Fox; "Thirteen Women," RKO :
"Strangers of the Evening," Tiffany. In 1934: col-
laborated on "Ready For Love," Paramount. In 193.';:
collaborated on screen play "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount.
In 1936: Collaborated on "Fatal Lady." Paramount.
Appeared in "The Devil on Horseback," GN.
THEBY, ROSEMARY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THEILADE, NINI: Dancer. In 1935: "A Midsummer
Night's Dream." Warner.
THEIMER, GRETL: Actress In 1933 appeared In
"Victoria and Her Hussar," Kinematrade. In 1936: "Ein
Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg," Casino.
THEISEN, EARL: Honorary Curator, Motion Pictures
and Theatric Arts, Los Angeles Museum; b. Denver.
Col., April 12, 1903; h. 5 feet, 9 Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 165 pounds* p. Mrs. May Theisen; e.
Colorado, Chicago and Los Angeles schools with special
courses in chemistry, business law and journalism : mar-
ried; hy. motion picture history. Associate editor Interna-
tional Photographer; lecturer, faculty University of
Southern California; chairman Historical Committee.
Society of Motion Picture Engineers. Started in motion
pictures in 1922 with the Alexander Film Comnany, soon
promoted to executive capacity. Went with Consolidated
Film Company as a department chief. With the Dunning
Process Company doing research work for two years. In
1931 began to collect relics and memoirs of the motion
picture under the sponsorship of the Los Angeles Museum
and the Society of Motion Pictures. Since that time has
been writing, lecturing and doing research work for
motion pictures. West Coast representative of the
Register Tribune Syndicate and Look. The Picture Maga-
zine, and contributor to a number of magazines.
THEOBALD, CARL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THEOBALD, MARY E.: Pen name, Klrtley Scott.
Dramatic and music critic, radio editor, Herald-Post,
Louisville, Ky. ; b. Campbellsburg, Ky., Feb. 14, 1904;
p. Mr. and Mrs. Klrtley M. Theobald; e. A. B. Degree
1923, University of Louisville, one year at Columbia
Special personal representative for Cecil B. DeMille In
advance of "King of Kings" In Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas
City. Minneapolis. St. Paul. Two years as special writer
for National Publicity Dept. of Radio-Keith-Orpheum,
Palace Theatre, New York. Press agent various Broadway
drr.matlc shows and in advance of road shows.
THEODORE, RALPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THEODORES. THE: Dance team. In 1936: "Sitting
on the Moon," Republic.
THESIGER, ERNEST: Actor. b. London, Eng-
land, Jan. 15, 1879; h. 6 feet; fair hair and blue eyes.
A painter until attracted to stage. Was the French Dauphin
in Bernard Shaw's "St. Joan." Played In a number of
British silent films. Went to Hollywood where his work
included "The Old Dark House," 1932, Universal; since
returning to England has played In "The Ghoul," 1933.
"The Only Girl.' 1933. UFA, "Night of the Party."
1933, all for Gaumont-British. In 1934: "My Heart Is
Calling," GB. In 1935: "The Bride of Frankenstein,"
Universal. In 1936: "The Man Who Could Work
Miracles," UA.
THEW, HARVEY: Writer, b. Mankato, Minn., July 4.
1890; e. University of Minnesota, specializing In history.
English literature and astronomy. Was a newspaper and
magazine writer. New York Tribune, World, Herald,
and American; wrote "Cruise of the Wock" (book),
"Young America" (play), "Playing Around" and "Julius
Sees Her" (musical comedies). Entered pictures In 1915,
starting as reviewer for Motion Picture News, thence to
Lasky Corporation; wrote "Those Without Sin" (original),
"Delicious Little Devil" (original), "Street of Illusion"
(orig'nal), adaptations of "Seventeen," "Uncle Tom's
Cabin," "Clothes." Also did adaptation and dialogue for
"Show Girl In Hollywood," First National, and "Tiger
Rose," Warner; 1930-31, "Dumbbells in Ermine," "Sin-
ner's Holiday," "The Matrlmonal Bed," "Divorce Among
Friends," "Illicit," "The Genius," "Woman from Monte
Carlo," "Two Seconds," "Ferguson Case," "Without
Consent.'' "Silver Dollar," "Public Enemy." "She
Couldn't Say No," "Song of the West," "The Man From
Blankley's," "The Sacred Flame." "Expensive Women."
"Stranger In Town," all for Warner Bros. In 1933:
"Supernatural," "Terror Abroad." "She Done Him
Wrong," Paramount. In 1934 collaborated on story of
"Bedside," First National; co-author of screen play of
"Operator 13," adaptation of "Murder in the Private
Car," "Death On the Diamond." MGM. In 1935: co-
author of continuity and dialogue, "Transient Lady," "It
Happened In New York," U. In 1936: collaborated on
adaptation. "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." Para-
mount. In 1937: collaborated on the screen play "Four
Days Wonder," U.
THIBODEAUX, HENRY J.: Office manager and booker.
Southern Film Exchange, b. St. James Park, La., Juno
15, 1898; married; e. public school and St. Joseph Acad-
emy. First job with MGM. Since employed by various
exchanges, by Universal as booker; Associated Exhibitors
as booker; Paramount as assistant booker.
THIELE, A. E.: Part owner, Des Moines Theat'e
Supply Company, office manager past eight years; b.
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 18, 1898; p. father; e. grade and
high school; not married. Worked for film companies
until entering theatre supply business about 13 years ago.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
THIELE, HERTHA:
Almanac.)
THIELE, LAWRENCE: Writer. In 1936: additional
dialogue "Hats Off," GN.
THIELE, WILLIAM: Director and writer, b. Vienna.
.-Vustria, May 10, 1890; h. 5 feet, 6 inches; dark brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 155 pounds; p. father government
official; e. public schools und studied dramatics In high
school, winning scholarship to study at Vienna Conserva-
tory; hy. historical novels. At 19 went on stage, appearing
in Vienna and Munich in "Merchant of Venice," "Othello"
and "Faust." After four years on the stage he began to
direct, and acted and directed In many production?
throughout Europe. With UFA two years as scenario
writer, then directed comedy, "Die Sellge Excellenz."
Directed such stars as Lilian Harvey. Willy Fritsch, Lll
Dagover and Heinrich George. Made early musical film in
Europe, "The Love Waltz" (1933), and film operetta.
"Three Men In a Gas Station." Directed "The Private
Secretary," in France "Le Bal" and "Le Fllle et Le
Garcon." Filmed "Marry Me" (1933), English picture.
Collaborated with Franz Lehar on operetta. "Grand
Duchess Alexandria," with Maria Jeritza. Staged
"Annina" for J. J. Shubert in New York. Signed by Fox
Films, and directed, in Hollywood, "Lottery Lover." In
1936: collaborated on story, "Don't Get Personal." Uni-
versal; "The Junele Princess." Paramount; "The King
Steps Out." Columbia.
THIERY, FRITZ: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
THIMIG, HERMANN: Actor.
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lalc examination. On staRe in Berlin and Vienna. On
screen in 1933: "A Night in Taradise." Anieriean-
Rumanlan; "Dream of Schoenbrunn." Europa Film.
"Prlvatsekretherin," "Herr ohne Wohnung," "Welsses
Roessl." In 1935, "Victor and Vletoria." Ufa. and
others.
THIRLWELL. GEORGE: Actor. In 1937: Fire over
England." UA-London Films.
THOMAJAN, P. K.: Publicity. Formerly director ad-
vertising and publicity of Raspin Productions, b. Wor-
cester. Mass. ; e. Clark University, B.A. Five years with
Harold Lloyd Corporation; four years exploitation repre-
sentative for Paramount.
THOMAS, ADELE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMAS, A. E.: Playwright and actor. In 1930:
collaborated on story "Honey," "Big Pond," Paramount.
In 1931: collaborated on story "Girl Habit," Paramount;
"Body and Soul," Fox. In 1935: play. "No More Ladles."
screened by MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen play.
"Everybody's Old Man." 20th Century-Fox; collaborated
on "Trouble for Two," MGM.
THOMAS, ALFRED A.: Production Executive, b. Pasa-
dena, Cal., March 16, 1908; married; p. Dave and Rose
Thomas; e. Ohio Military Academy, University of Cal-
ifornia, Radio Engineer; studied Architecture; sang with
radio orchestra. Was author, director, actor, president of
two-reel silent comedy company 1924. Never released but
previewed nightly for six months. Second cameraman.
Big Four, 1928. Exploiter, First Division, four years.
Resigned In 1934 to become vice-president and director
of advertising and publicity for Falcon Pictures. In
.Tanuary, 1935, became president and treasurer of Penguin
Pictures Corp. 1776 Broadway, New York City, organized
at that time to produce "Broadway of the World," fea-
turing Mark Hellinger.
Actor. In 1936: "General
: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
THOMAS. BILLIE:
Spanky." MGM.
THOMAS, CLARK W.
Almanac.)
THOMAS, DAN: Motion picture editor, NEA Service,
Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.; b. Elkhart, Ind., Jan 11, 1904;
c. Elkhart high school, Univer.sity of Chicago; m. Gene
Stratton Monroe. Year and a half as sport writer for
Chicago Daily News; one year as assistant sports editor
Los Angeles Record; nine months as publicity director and
title writer, Mack Sennett Studio; ten sears as motion
picture editor and manager, Los Angeles bureau. NEA
Service, Inc.
THOMAS, DAVID M.: President and Treasurer. Falcon
Pictures Corp. b. Baltimore, Md., March 17, 1882;
married; p. Louis and Sophia Thomas; e. New York
and Maryland. In industry 27 years. Operated his own
exchange. Strand Film Service, Washington, D.C., 1922.
Entered production with First National, 1924, Organized
Ralph W. Ince Corporation and produced "The Sea
Wolf," 1925. Organized Big Four Productions, 1928,
and produced "Smoke Bellew." Organized Falcon Pic-
tures Corporation, 1934, "Convention Girl" first of six,
with Luther Reed, director.
THOMAS, FAITH: Writer. In 1934: screen play "I
Cant Escape." Beacon. In 1936: screen story "Holly-
wood Boulevard," Paramount.
THOMAS, FRANK M.: Actor, b. St. Joseph. Mo.; h.
5 ft. 11 in.; w. le.l lbs.; brown hair and blue eyes.
Played on stage in "The Hidden Hand," "Rose Marie."
and others. In 1934: "Wednesday's Child." RKO. In
1!'36: "Mummy's Boys," "Grand Jury," "M'liss." "Don't
Turn 'Em Loose." "The Ex-^r^s. Bradford." "The Big
Game." "We Who Are About to Die," "Without Orders,"
"Wanted: Jane Turner." "We're on the Jury." "Don't
Tell the Wife." "The Last Outlaw," "Racing Lady,"
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"They Wanted to Marry" RKO. In 1937: "The Man
Wlio Found Himself," "The Outcasts of Poker Flat,"
KKO-Radio.
THOMAS, FRANKIE: Actor, r. n. Frank M. Thomas.
Jr. b. New Y'ork City, April 9, 1922; p. Frank M.
Thomas, pro.; e. Todd School and The Professional Chil-
dien's School; h. dogs and ponies. In 1934: "Wednesday's
Child," RKO. In 1935: "A Dog of Flanders," RKO.
THOMAS. F. L. C: Executive. Engaged In pro-
fessional stage management and Lloyd's Insurance prior to
appointment as publicity manager. Western Electric Com-
pany, Lcndon, later working on educational research;
thence to Paramount Film Service, Ltd., in October.
1935, as director of advertising and publicity.
THOMAS. GEORGE H. Producer of trailers and radio
transcriptions, Columbia Pictures. Inc. b. West Liberty.
Iowa; married, has six children. He was with Scripps-
Howard newspapers for fifteen years in variaus editorial
capacities; publicity director for Thomas H. Ince. Mary
Pickford and Warner-First National.
THOMAS, HARRY H.: Distribution Executive. Born
in Boston, Mass., April 23. 1892; married, and has two
children. Started motion picture career as an exhibitor
In 1907 when he opened the Bushvvick Palace Theatre in
the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn;; six years later
became associated with Greater New York Film Co. ; then
with General Film Co., which at that time took over
the Greater New Y'ork Film Exchange; then to Fox as
special representative. Organized Alexander Film Com-
pany in 1921 and became an Independent distributor;
later became associated with I. E. Chadwlck, who was
president of Merit Film Exchange, as general manager
and vice-president. In 1926 Merit Film was absorbed
by him when he organized the First Division Pictures,
Inc., exchange, and shortly after acquired the Common-
wealth Exchange with its product. Excellent Pictures. Re-
signed as president of First Division Exchanges and vice-
president of March of Time Distributors, Inc., on April 28,
1936. In 1936 formed Mutual Motion Picture Distributors
Inc., which company is releasing "Cloistered."
THOMAS, IVAN: Assistant director. In 1934: "West
of the Pecos," "Dangerous Corner," "Hat, Coat and
Glove," "Long Lost Father." RKO-Radio. In 1935: 'The
Last Days of Pompeii." RKO. In 1936: "Don't Turn
'Em Loose." "Dancing Pirate." "Smartest Girl In
Town," RKO-Radio.
THOMAS, JAMES: Actor. In 1935: "Rumba. Para-
mount.
THOMAS. JAMESON: Actor-Director, b. London, Eng-
land; e. In England. Started his stage career when a boy.
His first appearance was In "The Squaw Man," with a
London company, followed by many leading parts in
straight roles. First picture was an adventure film made
by a British company in the South Seas. Returned to
England in 1926 and was signed by Gaumont for two
pictures. Then was slcned by British International for
three years, making pictures with such actresses as Alice
Joyce, Gilda Grey, Anna May Wong and Maria Corda.
Played the lead In "High Treason," which was released
by Tiffany In the United Sts'es, and In "The Hate Ship"
for British International, whl'-h was bought for distri-
bution by F^rst National. His first picture to be made
in Hollywood was "Body and Soul"; (1931), "Convicted,"
Artclass. In 1933: "Brief Moment.'' Columbia. In 1934
appeared In "Bombay Mail." Universal: "The Scarlet Em-
press." Paramount: "A Woman's Man." '"Beggars in
Ermine," "Sing Sing Nights," "Jane Eyre" Monogram;
"It Happened One Night." Columbia. In 1935: "Lives
of a Bengal Lancer." "The Last Outpost." Paramount;
"The World Accuses." Chesterfield; "Mr. Dynamite. Uni-
versal: "Charlie Chan in Egypt." Fox. In 1936: "Mr
Deeds Goes to Town." Columbia.
THOMAS, LOWELL: Radio Commentator, e. Northern
Indiana Univ.. Univ. of Denver, Princeton, Chicago Kent
College of Law. m. Frances Ryan and has one son.
Taught English at Princeton. In 1933 handled narration.
"Throne of the Gods." First Division. In 1934 narrator
for Universal short product. In 1935 commentator for Fox
Movietone N'ews; Universal short product; Educational
short product. In 1936; commentator, Fox Movietone News,
and some Universal short product; commentator Pathc
News; narrator 20th Century-Fox short product. In 1937:
I'niversal short product: 20th Century-Fox short product.
Appears regularly on air as news interpreter.
THOMAS. PETER EVAN: Actor. In 1037:
"O. II. M.S." ("You're in the Army Now.") GB.
THOMAS.
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THOMPSON. AL: Actor. In 1935: •'Circumstantial
Evidence." "False Pretenses." Chesterfield; "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
THOMPSON. ALLEN: Cameraman. In 1935: collabor-
ated on photography, "Outlawed Guns," Universal. In
19.36: collaborated on photography "Empty Saddles."
"Ride 'Em Cowboy." U. In 1937: collaborated on photog-
raphy "Sandflow," U.
THOMPSON, BEATRIX: Actress. In 1935: "The Old
Curiosity Shop," BIP.
THOMPSON, BERTHA M.: Secretary to Abram F.
Myers, chairman and general counsel of Allied States As-
sociation of Motion Picture Exhibitors. 729 Fifteenth
Street. N W.. Washington. D. C. ; b. Middleburg. Va..
Aug. 12. 1904; p. Joseph M. and Mae Louise Thompson; e.
Lincoln High School; A.B. degree, William and Mary
College, Williamsburg. Va., 1927; special courses George
Washington University, Washington D. C. Instructor in
French. North Carolina schools. Various secretarial
positions.
THOMPSON. CLIFFORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON. DAN: National Broadcasting Company.
press bureau; b. Lynnville. Ind.. Apr. 5. 1905; e. Indiana
public schools; A. B. University of Louisville. June, 1927.
Woodcock Medalist. Elected president. Woodcock Society
(honor organization of school) in 1932. Married. Police
reporter year after graduation. Motion picture, radio and
magazine editor. The Louisville Times, nine years. Presi-
dent of Alumni Association of University of Louisville in
1934-5. Was motion picture critic. Louisville Times.
THOMPSON, DAVID H.: Artists' Representative, Holly-
wood, b. New York City, May 4, 1886; h. 5 feet 10
inches; dark brown hair and eyes; w. 210 pounds: p.
Elizabeth and David Thompson, non-professionals; e.
Morris high school, Columbia and New York law college:
m. Eleanor G. Thompson, non -professional; hy. boxing, golf
and bowling. Stage experience from 1904 to 1906 with
Pioctor Stock Company of New York City. Started his
screen career as actor with Edison Film Company in 1910.
actor, director with Thanhouser Film Company from 1911
to 1914; with Metro from 1914 to 1921 as director, pro-
duction manager, producer; manager of shorts with Fox,
1921 to 1923; production manager with First National from
1923 to 1928: production manager, Fox Movietone, 1928 to
1P29. From 1929 to present has been artists' representa-
tive. Hollywood, with own agency.
THOMPSON, DENMAN: Writer. In 1935: screen
play "The Old Homestead." Liberty.
THOMPSON, DUANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON, FRED: Writer. Author and part author
of stage plays, several have been adapted for the screen.
In 1932: collaborated on original screen story "Bride-
groom for Two." Powers. In 1933 wrote story and dialogue
and collaborated on scenario. "Heads We Go;" wrote story.
"I Spy." BIP; screen story, adaptation, dialogue "The
Charming Deceiver," Majestic. In 1934: screen story
and screen play "The Morning After." Majestic. In
1935: collaborated on screen play "This Woman Is Mine."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on stage plav which
was the basis of "Sons O' Guns," Warners. In 1937;
collaborated on book "This'll Make You Whistle." Wilcox
Productions; collaborated on adaptation of "Head Over
Heels in Love," GB.
THOMPSON. GEORGE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON. GEORGE F.: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. )
THOMPSON, HAL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON, HARLAN: Producer, Director. Writer, b.
Hannibal, Mo.; Sept. 24, 1890; h. 5 feet, 9 Inches;
blonde hair and blue eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. non-pro-
fessionals; e. Kansas University, Manual Training High
School, Kansas City, Mo.; married; hy. photography. Was
reporter and editor. Kansas City Star and Kansas Citv
Post; C. O., I67th Aero Squadron, A.E.F.; with New
York World; playwright and librettist. New York City.
Wrote "Hot News," "Take Me Home." Paramount. 1928-
1929: "Married in Hollywood." "The Ghost Talks."
Fox; 1930: "Words and Music," "Women Everywhere,"
"The Big Party," Fox; 1931: "Are You There?." "Girls
Demand Excitement," Fox; 1932: "The Phantom Presi-
dent," Paramount; 1933: "I'm No Angel," "He Learned
About Women," Paramount; 1934: "Here Is My Heart,"
"Kiss and Make Up," Paramount; 1935: "Ruggles of
Red Gap," "Love In Bloom." Paramount. In 1933
directed "The Past of Mary Holmes." RKO. 1934: wrote
lyrics for "Melody in Spring," 1935. In 1935: collabor-
ated on screen play and music and lyrics. "Ship Cafe."
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on adaptation. "Rose
of the Rancho." "Florida Special." Produced "College
Holiaay." "Early to Bed." "Wives Never Know," "Cham-
pagne Waltz," Paramount.
THOMPSON. HELEN. Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on original story, "Manhattan Moon," Universal.
THOMPSON. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON, J. F.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac.)
THOMPSON, JOHN HERMAN: President and general
manager, Martin and Thompson, Inc.. Hawkinsville. East-
man. Baxley. Ft. Valley. Cochran. Perry McRae. Jessup.
Ga. and Canton, Ga. ; b. Amory, Mo.. June 1. 1896; p.
dec. ; e. high school : married. Was messenger boy. Western
Union, Memphis. Tenn.. usher, then doorman. Old Mill
Theatre. Dallas. Texas, 1916. Sold theatre advertising two
years. Became salesman for Pathe. Exhibitor first time
1921. Joyland Theatres. Stamford, Texas. Gave up Joyland,
and operated three roadsliow attractions. Then managed
Hagman's Queen and Crescent Theatres. Austin, Texas. Sold
Alms again, Pathe. Fox. Eltabran. then Fox again, Atlanta.
With Fox in Atlanta from 1925 to 1931. Bought Princess
Theatre. Hawkinsville. Ga.. 1931. Acquired Auditorium
Theatre. Cochran, Princess, Eastman and Princess. Baxley,
1932. Incorporated as All-Amusements. Inc. Took over
Princess Theatre. Ft. Valley and Perry Theatre. Perry.
1933. Opened Princess Theatre. McRae; became asso-
ciated with Strand Theatre. Jessup. 1934. On November
16. 1935. became associated with Roy E. Martin and firm
name was changed from All Amusements to Martin and
Thompson Inc. In January. 1936, elected president of
of Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and vice-president
of Pulaski Fair -Association. Re-elected to both offices for
1937, Elected vice president for Georgia of Southeastern
Theatre Owners Association.
THOMPSON. JOHN H.: Author and editor, managing
editor. Torrington Register. Torrington. Conn.: b, Brook-
lyn. N, Y.. June 6. 1890; p, John H. and Mary E. Thomp-
son; e. Hamilton high school. Brooklyn. N. Y. ; m. Chris-
tina L. Danvers. has two children. John H. Thompson. Jr..
and Priscilla D. Thompson. Has been on the staff of
the Register since 1909. Author oj numerous shgrt stories
and poems in The Argosy, Detective Fiction Weekly,
and other magazines. Several stories have been dramatized
as screen shorts.
THOMPSON, JOHN W.: Amusements editor. Indian-
apolis Times. Indianapolis. Ind.; b. Indianapolis.
May 12, 1912; p. Royal W. and Edna Stout Thompson; e.
private instruction, grade school, Shortrldge high school,
and Butler University. Indianapolis. Ind. ; hy. poetry
and candid photography. To Indianapolis Times In Sep-
tember. 1934. as assistant in dramatic department; also
writes a weekly column on art. Feature writer and
rewrite man. January. 1935. Amusements editor. October.
1935. Also in charge of religious and music news in
3xpanded department.
THOMPSON. JULIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON. KEENE: Writer. In 1930: "Only the
Brave," "Love Among the Millionaires." Paramount;
collaborated on "True to the Navy." Paramount. In
1931: collaborated on "June Moon," "Fighting Caravans."
Paramount; "The Sin Ship." RKO-Radio. In 1932: "Man
Against Woman." "The Last Man," "War Correspondent."
Columbia. In 1933. screen play. "Cheyenne Kid," Radio;
"Mamma Loves Papa." Paramount; "Air Hostess," "As
the Devil Commands," Columbia. In 1934 collaborated on
story of "Six of a Kind," adapted "Many Happy Returns."
Paramount; collaborated on screen play of "Springtime
for Henry," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen play
and adaptation, "Love in Bloom," adapted "Paris in
Spring," "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer," Paramount;
"Redheads on Parade," Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
"Trouble for Two." MGM; "Wives Never Know." Para-
mount.
THOMPSON, MAJOR LESLIE E.: Handles RKO
theatre operations, b. Jonesville, Mich. ; p. James and
Lucy E. Thompson; e. public schools. Highland Mili-
tary Academy. Worcester, Mass. Vice-president anc
treasurer. Webb Granite and Construction Company, Wor-
cester. Mass., and Webb Pink Granite Company, genera'
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contractors; furnished granite for N. Y. Post Office at
33rd St.. Equitable Building, Pennsylvania Station: Court
House. Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio, People's Gas
and Coke Building, Chicago; Treasury Building, Wash-
ington. Six years in national guard; regular Army Re-
serve, as 1st Lieutenant. Infantry; Entered war. VMl.
Instructor, Camp Plattsburg. Captain, then Major, while
in active service in France. 1918. Entered Keith Corp-
oration, assistant to J. J. Murdock. September. 1919.
Assistant general manager. RKO. 1930. President. Trans-
Lux May 1. 1933. Returned to RKO. November 1. 1934.
THOMPSON, LESTER: Director of the Advertising Ad-
visory Council. Motion Picture Producers and Distributors
of America.
THOMPSON, LLOYD S.: Dramatic editor. San Fran-
cisco E.\aminer. .San Erancisco, Cal. ; b. Hamilton. Mont.,
June 29. 1897; p. John T. and Ellen Thompson; e. three
years University, college of liberal arts — English, biology,
history, journalism; married. Was reporter and assistant
drama critic on the N. Y. American for two years.
THOMPSON, LOTUS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON, NICK: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Corruption," Imperial. In 1936: "Give Us This Night."
Paramount; "A Woman Rebels." RKO-Radio.
THOMPSON, PEGGY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THOMPSON, SLIM: Actor. In 1936: "The Petrified
Forest," "Green Pastures." WB.
THOMPSON. STEWART: Assistant cameraman. In
1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA.
THOMPSON. T. R., JR.: Branch Manager. EKO.
Kansas City. Mo.; b. Atlanta. Ga., May 7, 1901: p.
Martha and T. R. Thompson. Sr. ; e. University of Kan-
sas; married. Entered motion picture Industry imme-
diately after finishing school. Was poster clerk, shipper
and booker. First National Pictures, Kansas City. 1923-
1925. Booker and office manager. Midwest Film Dis-
tributors. Kansas City. 1925-1927. Booker, office manager
and salesman. United Artists, Kansas City, 1927-1929.
Branch manager. United Artists, Milwaukee, 1930-1931.
Branch manager, Pathe-RKO since 1931.
THOMPSON, WALTER: Film editor. In 1936: col-
laborated on "Tundra," Burroughs-Tarzan.
THOMPSON, WILLIAM: Film editor. In 1935: "The
People's Enemy. " RKO; "Gigolette," Select. In 1936:
"The Three Mesquiteers." Republic.
THOMSON. MAJOR H. C. S.: O.B.E., A.C.A.: b.
Edinburgh, Scotland, January 31, 1891; p. Mr. and Mrs.
John Thomson; e. private. Institute of Chartered Ac-
countants, London, England, graduated November, 1913.
1913-14: practiced as chartered accountant, London, Eng-
land, up to outbreak of European war; August 1914-16:
active service, France and Flanders; two severe wounds;
three times mentioned in dispatches. Decorations: Order
of British Empire; Croix de Guerre avec Palme; assistant
director of supplies to British Army. In charge. Depart-
ment of War, handling all matters of supply and ship-
ment overseas of forage, grain, foodstufifs, fuels, to
British, Serbian and Greek troops throughout the world.
Became chairman and president of Film Booking Of-
fices of America— F. B. O. Studios, Los Angeles; K-C
Pictures Corporation; 1926: sold F.B.O. affiliated com-
panies to J. P. Kennedy: i;)2tJ-30; representative Amer-
ican Banking Groups in investigation of financing propo-
sitions; in this capacity traveled Europe extensively;
traveled the West Indies, and conducted an expedition
into the interior of British Guiana; 1930: became inter-
ested in American non-tbeatrlcal market, eventually form-
ing Beacon Films, Inc. Resigned in February, 1932,
and organized Lumatone Production Company, Inc., and
also became general manager of Bellson Syndicate, Inc.
In 193-1: Financial representative of several English and
American banking interests with offices at 1776 Broadway.
New York City.
THOMSON, KENNETH: Actor, b. Pittsburgh, Pa.,
January 7, 1899; h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 160
pounds; p. Edith Taylor and Charles B. Thomson, non-
professionals; e. Carnegie Institute of Technology; m.
Alden Gay, professional. He has appeared in the follow-
ing stage productions: "Declasse," "Emperor Jones,"
"Czarina," "Three Wise Fools," "The Love Child."
"Woman of No Importance," "The Rivals," "Devil's
Plum Tree," "The Captive," and various stock engage-
ments. He has also appeared in the following screen
productions: "White Gold," "King of Kings." "Bellamy
Trial." "Broadway Melody," "Say It With Songs,"
"Careless Age," "Girl From Havana," "Other Tomorrow,"
"Faithful," "Song Writer," "The Veiled Woman," Foi;
in 1930 in "A Notorious AfTair," "Other Tomorrow,"
"Sweet Mama," First National; "Wild Company," Fox;
"Reno," Sono-Art World Wide. In 1933: "The Little
Giant," "Female," "Son of a Sailor," First National;
"Daring Daughters," Capital Film; "Hold Me Tight,"
Fox; "Sitting Pretty," Paramount; "From Headquarters,"
Warner. In 1934: "Change of Heart." Fox; "Many Hap-
py Returns," "Behold My Wife." Paramount. In 1935;
"Behind the Green Lights." Mascot; "Whispering Smith
Speaks." 20th Century-Fox.
THOMSON, LESTER: Publicity. b. Alameda, CaL,
May 30. 1888; e. Lick School. San Francisco, California
Univ. ; newspapers, San Francisco, Shanghai, Manila. Press
representative for Ringling Bros, and Barnum and Bailey.
1916-1927. Also J. J. McCarthy roadshows, Ziegfeld.
Theatre Guild. Jed Harris, John Golden, Shuberts. Fox
Film. Now with Advertising Advisory Council. Motion
I'icture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc.
THOMSON, PHILIP L.: Director of Public Relations
for Western Electric Company, and Electrical Research
Products, Inc. b. Schenectady, N. Y., November 28.
1879; e. graduate of Union College. 1900; and Harvard
University, 1902; m. Dorothy E. Tuthill. During the
period he was in college and in the year following he
was engaged In newspaper work. Began his business
career in 1903 In the Chicago office of Western Electric
Company, and from 1906 to 1911 he was manager of its
Pittsburgh office, and then was called to New York to
take charge of the company's advertising. For eighteen
years he was its publicity manager. Director of the As-
sociation or National Advertisers and its president,
1923-24; has been a director of the Audit Bureau of
Circulations since 1925; and its president since 1926.
Also rendered conspicuous service in organizations of the
electrical industry, and has been a frequent contributor
to magazines. In 1925 he received the honorary degree
of M.A. from Union College. Lives in Glen Ridge, N. J.
THORGERSEN, ED.: In 1933 did dialogue for "Gem
of the Sea." Fox short feature. In 1934-36: "Magic
Carpet Series," Fox, and Fox Movietone News; Educational
sliort product.
THORNDYKE, SYBIL: Actress. In 1936: "Nine
Days a Uueen," GB.
THORNE, W. L.: Actor: "The Drake Case" (1929).
Universal; "Thunderbolt," Paramount; "Abraham Lin-
coln," "Devil's Plum Tree." "The Captive." "As Hus-
bands Go." "The Silver Cord," "The Vinegar Tree" and
various stock engagements. He has also appeared In the
following screen productions: "White Gold," "King of
Kings" (1930), United Artists; in 1931: "The Rainbow
Trail." and "While Paris Sleeps," Fox; "Mother's Mil-
lions," and "Danger Island," Universal; "Flghtin' Thru,"
Tiffany; "Montana Kid." Monogram. In 1935: "Nevada,"
Paramount.
THORNLEY, MRS. CLIFTON L.: Chairman of Motion
Pictures, Rhode Island State Federation of Women's
Clubs; b. Pawtucket, R. I., Jan. 2, 1901; e. high school;
two extension courses at Brown University: married. Was
journalist and correspondent. Served on board of Better
Films Council* served on Council of National Board of
Review; member of Eastern Previewing group, represent-
ing Rhode Island. Chairman, Rhode Island Committee foi
Federation Issue of 750 bulletins each week on first-run
films. Directs a reviewing committee of 75 women a
month on all first-run films in Providence. R. I.
THORNTON, C. V.: Sound technician. In 1935:
"Radio Parade of 1935." British International Pictures;
"Invitation to the Waltz," Associated British Pictures.
In 1936: "Gypsy Melody," ABP. In 1937: "Sensation."
Wardour Films.
THORNTON. CYRIL: Actor.
Thin Man," MGM. In 1935:
In 1934 appeared in "The
'Barbary Coast." UA.
THORNTON, DENNISON STUART: Director of pub-
licity, Grosvenor Sound Films, Ltd., London; b. Kilvennon,
t;ounty. Tipperary. Ireland, Aug. 23. 1909; m. Gay
Andrews; e. Harbone Hall, Birmingham and St. Johns
College, Lcatherhead, London. Journalist in Canada, re-
ported on Winnipeg Evening Tribune and witli Winnipeg
Tribune, as dramatic and film critic. Entered industry as
publicity manager for Western Associated Theatres. Winni-
peg, also handled publicity for Famous Players of Canada.
Western Canada representative for France Films of Mon-
treal. Reader to London publishing firm of Davie & Co.,
wrote short stories, and joined Pathe Pictures, Ltd. as
iissislant publicity manager. Appointed to present pc^ by
Sii.clair Hill and Harcourt Tenipleman in 1936. London
eorre.'ipondent of Canadian Motion Picture Digest.
THORNTON. S. J.: Writer. In 1935: screen play
"Riddle Ranch." "The Judgment Book," Beaumont.
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THORPE, GORDON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THORPE, JIM: Actor, b. on North Canadian River,
1888; e. Haskell Indian Scliool. Kansas, and Carlisle
Sciiool. Pennsylvania. Starred on Carlisle football team,
and became track athlete. In 1912 played on American
Olympic Games Team. Signed by New York GiaiUs. tbcii
with own team. Made football short pictures. In 19:il
appeared in "Beliold My Wife," Paramount; 1935. "The
Red Rider," "Wanderer of the Wasteland," Paramount;
"Rustlers of Red Gap," Universal serial; "She," RKO ;
"Fighting Youth," Universal. In 1936: "Treachery Bides
the Range," Warner.
THORPE, MAX: General sales manager and director.
Columbia Pictures Corporation, London; b. Leeds, June
IC, 1897; with Universal four years as Cardiff manager.
Manchester manager and then London sales manager;
relinquished that post to become general sales manager
in United Kingdom for Warner Brothers: joined Columbia
in 1933.
THORPE, RICHARD: Director. r. n. Rollo Smolt
Thorpe, b. Hutchinson, Kan., February 24, 1896; h. 6
feet; black hair and hazel green eyes; w. 178 pounds:
e. Wichita high school; m. Belva McKay, professional;
hy. his son. In vaudeville, stock and musical comedy
from 1915 to 1918. Acted from 1921 to 1924 in the
.'ollowing productions: "Torchy Comedies." "Three OClock
In the Morning," "Burn 'Em Up Barnes," and "Flames
of Desire." Directed the following from 1923 to 1929:
Charles Murray in Hodkinson Comedies; 72 westerns for
Action Pictures, Pathe release; for Tiffany, "College
Days," "Their First Night," and "Jocelyn's Wife"; for
Mascot, "The Vanishing West," "King of Kongo," "Fatal
Warning," and "Vultures of the Sea" ; for Columbia,
"The Bachelor Girl," and Mrs. Wallace Reid In "The
Feminine Touch." Later he made "The Dude Wrangler,"
"Under Montana Skies, "Border Romance," "Flying
Buckaroo." "Desert of the Lost." "Cattle Mates." "Val-
ley of Hunted Men," "Desperate Courage," "Wings of
Adventure," "The Thoroughbred," "The Devil Plays,"
"Grief Street," "Lady From Nowhere," "The Lawless
Woman," "Wild Horse," "Sky Spider," "Neck and
Neck," "Utah Kid." In 1932: "Cross Examination,"
Artclass; "Murder at Dawn." Big Four; "Probation."
"Midnight Lady," "Forbidden Company," "Tlirill of
Youth," "Slightly Married." "Escapade," "Beauty
Parlor," Chesterfield; "The King Murder," "Forgotten
Women." In 1933: "Strange People," "Forgotten." "I
Have Lived," "Notorious But Nice," "Murder on the
Campus," "Love is Dangerous," "Secrets of Wu Sin,"
"Women Won't Tell." "Love is Like That," "A Man
of Sentiment," "Rainbow Over Broadway." all Chesterfield.
In 1934: "The Quitter," "Cheating Cheaters." "City
Park." "Green Eyes," "Stolen Sweets," Chesterfield;
"The Secret of the Chateau," "Strange Wives." Universal.
In 1935: "The Last of the Pagans." MGM. In 1936:
"The Voice of Bugle Ann," "Tarzan Escapes." MGM. In
1937: "Dangerous Number," MGM,
THREE BROWN JACKS: Players. In 1937: Warner
short product.
THREE NIGHTINGALES, THE: Girl harmony trio.
In 1936: Vitaphone short product.
THREE QUEENS, THE: Players. In 1937: Vitaphone
short product.
THREE RADIO ROGUES: Players. In 1936: "Hats
Off," GN.
THREE SAILORS, THE: Actors. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935," British International Pictures,
THREE SYMPHONETTES: Songsters. In 1936: Vita-
piione short product.
THUMBLING, BETTY: Actress. In 1935: "Two
Hearts In Harmony," Time Productions for Associated
British.
THUNDER CLOUD: Actor. In 1935: "Rustler's
Paradise," Ajax. In 1936: "Ramona," 20th Cent. -Fox.
THURMAN, WALLACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
THURMON, EMMETT: General counsel and secretary.
Theatre Owners and Manager of the Rocky Mountain
Region. Inc.. Rocky Mountain Screen Club, Affiliated
Enterprises. Inc. (Bank Night), Atlas Theatre Corpora-
tion, Union National Bank. South Denver Civic Associa-
tion, Rex Securites Corp., Thurmon and Perry, Attorneys.
100 Broadway, Denver. Colo. b. Jackson Parish. La.. May
27, 1892; e. college and law schools; married. General
practice of law.
THURN-TAXIS, ALEXIS: Director. Was formerly
known as Clitf Wheeler, e. Syracuse and Yale Univ. ; p.
I'rince Sasha Thurn Taxis. Was chief of staff for General
Milan Sefanic of French Army; in military and diplomatic
service as captain in French, Czechoslovak and Imperial
P.i'.ssian armies; as aide to Admiral Koltchak. Entered
pictures in 1916 at Universal City through Rex Ingram.
Directed "Comrades." "One Splendid Hour," "Bit of
Heaven," "Into No Man's Land," "Havana Shadows."
Directed foreign films including "Sissy." Sold original
story for Mae West, "Me and the King," to Paramount.
Wrote and directed for Cines In Rome and Sasha Studios
in Vienna. Joined Universal as director: 193T "The Girl
Said No," with Gilbert and Sullivan music.
THURSBY, DAVID: Actor. In 1935: "Cardinal Riche-
lieu," UA-20th Century.
THURSTON, CHARLES E.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
THURSTON, E. TEMPLE: Writer. Wrote play, "Tlie
Wandering Jew," filmed by Twickenham, 1935.
TIBBETT, LAWRENCE: Actor, Singer, b. Bakersfleld,
Cal.. November 16, 1S96: h. 6 feet 1 inch; nark hair
and blue eyes; w, 187 pounds: p. William E. Tibbelt.
deceaised: e. Los Angeles Schools; hy. swimming, motoring,
dogs and aviation. He Is a noted baritone opera singer
and Is best known for his roles In "Rigoletto," "La
"Tosca," "La Forza del Destino." and "La Boheme."
One of the first grand opera stars to be starred in talk-
ing pictures. "Rogue Song," "New Moon,'" "The Prodigal"
and "Cuban Love Song," MGM. In 1935: "Metropolitan,"
20th Century-Fox, In 1936: "Under Your Spell," 20th
Century-Pox.
T.IBBETTS, MARTHA: Actress. In 1936: "Celling
Zero," FN.
TIBBY, JOHN B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TIC-TOC GIRLS: Singing trio. In 1935: Universal
short product.
TIDBALL, LEONARD C: 2403 North Main Street,
Fort Worth, Texas, b. Fort Worth, Texas, September 8.
1886; married and has a boy and a girl: e. grammar
and high school. Cowboy, clerk and traveling salesman.
Twenty-one years in exhibition business. Operating Isis
Theatre, 2403 North Main Street, and Rose Theatre. 143S
North Main Street, Fort Worth. March 27, 1936, opened
New Isis Theatre Building; construction on It started
Oct. 29. 1935.
TIDBURY, ELDRED: Actor, b. East London, Cape
Province, South Africa; h. 6 feet; w. 177 pounds; brown
hair, gray eyes; e. Marist Brothers' College, Uitenhage,
and Christian Brothers' College, Kimberley; hy. reading,
exercise, music and all things mechanical. Mine sampler
in South African mines. In 1934 appeared in "Search
for Beauty," Paramount. In 1935: "Rumba," Paramount.
TIDMARSH, HARVEY, J.: Member, Board of Elec-
tion, Commissioners of Milwaukee County. 2923 North
Marietta Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.; b. Milwaukee, Wis.,
Dec. 9, 1896; p. George and Mary; e. University Law;
married and has four children. Graduate of a military
academy and law school. Helped organize the Columbus
Cadets in Milwaukee. Served in the United States Army
and saw service with the A. E. F. in France. Entered
the baggage and trucking business in Milwaukee, which
after seven years was consolidated with the Yellow Cab
Company. In 1926 joined the Yellow Cab Company or-
ganization. Organized and served three years as presi-
dent of the Milwaukee Garagemen's Association, which
became affiliated with the National Garagemen's Asso-
ciation. Served as a member of the Motion Picture Com-
mission of the City of Milwaukee since 1928. In 1933
was elected president. Wisconsin Contract Carriers Asso-
ciation; 1933, president, Milwaukee County "Trucking and
Transfer Association: elected chairman, Wisconsin Truck
Code Authority. Director of Wisconsin Trucking Associa-
tion. Member of American Legion, Fraternal Order of
Eagles, and the Elks Club. Member of Milwaukee County
Safety Commission; committee on engineering and sta-
tistics; general manager, Y.ellow Transfer Co., Mihvaukee
and Yellow Storage Co. ; Director of American Trucking
.■Association. Washington, D. C.
TIERNEY, HARRY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
TIERNEY, JACK F.: Editor and publisher. The
Champlain Valley Review, Port Henry, N. Y. ; b. New
York City. Jan. 21, 1907; e. high school and Pratt
Institute, Brooklyn; married. Three years dramatic and
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Press agent for Flynn Theatre and radio station WCAX,
Burlington. Vermont, and Empire Theatre, Port Henry.
N. Y. Author of humorous book. "How to Write a
Book," published fall of 1933. Newspaper cartoonist,
columnist, motion picture reviewer. Now publishing own
weekly newspaper and free-lancing in motion picture and
feature writing.
TIGERT, S. EDIMUND: (See 1936-37 Motion Piciure
Almanac.)
TIGHE, HARRY: (See 193(5-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
TILBURY, ZEFFIE: Actress. Appeared in "The Single
Standard" (1929). "The Ship from Shanghai" (1930).
MGM. In 1934: "Mystery I>iner," Monogram. In 1935:
"Women Must Dress." Monogram; "The Mystery of Edwin
Drood." Universal: "The Last Days of Pompeii." RKO.
in 1936: "Desire." Paramount; MGM short product; "Give
Me Your Heart," WB ; "The Gorgeous Hussy." MGM;
TIKO-Kadio short product. In 1937: "Under Cover of
Night," MGM; "Maid of Salem," Paramount.
TILDEN, SAMUEL J.: Comptroller. Standard Pictures
Corp.. b. Kansas City, Mo., .luly 26. 1890; married; c.
pulilic and business schools. Was banker.
TILDEN, WILLIAM: Tennis star. (1932-33) in Uni-
vcrsal's Sport Reels. In 1935: commentator. British
I, ion short product.
TILLEY, FRANK: Advertising manager and publicity
controller, British Independent Exhibitors (Distribution)
Co., Ltd. Was publicity director and general manager of
Radio Pictures, Ltd., London, b. 1889. Has edited various
English stage and motion picture journals, including
Encore, The Performer. Kinematograph Weekly and Kine-
matograph Times, and was British representative of Variety
for some time.
TILTON, E. J.: President and branch manager. Republic
Pictures Midwest. Inc. b. Creston, Iowa, July 12. 1894;
married. First connection with JIutual in Des Moines,
1913, and in 1916 was appointed manager of the Omaha
office. In 1921 joined Pathe in Des Moines as salesman.
In 1922 connected with First National in Des Moines as
booker and office manager. Branch manager, Vitagraph
exchange in Des Moines distributing Warner Bros., First
National and Vitaphone. Inc.. until November 1, 1936.
President and branch manager. Republic Pictures Mid-
west, Inc.
In 1936: Educational
TIM AND IRENE: Comedy team
short product.
TIMBERG. HERMAN: Actor. Appeared in Vitaphone
No. 955, "The Love Boat." In 1936: Educational short
product.
TIMCHENKO, NICHOLAS V.: Art director, Universal,
h. Russia. .Tune 15. 1896; h. 6 ft 1 in.; w. 160 pounds; p.
Olga and Vladimir, army officer: e. military academy and
chimical college: di.v. Nina Kareva. 1914-20 in army;
1920-24 Nobel Bros, (oil firm); 1924-26 professional polo;
iri26-27 chemist Elizabeth Arden : 1927-2S Union Oil Co.;
1928-36 Fox art department; Universal art department
since 1936.
TIMOSHENKO, SEMEN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
TINDALL, GLENN M.: Manager. Choralopera. 62
Cooper Square, New York City. Head of Music Depart-
ment. State Normal School. Plattsburg. N. Y. b. Shel-
liyville. Ind., June 21, 1894; m. Kay Shank; p. Mrs.
U. E. Tindall; e. graduate Northwestern U., A.B. ; stu-
died piano, pipe organ, oboe and composition under Arne
Oldberg and others. Music director. New Utrecht High
School. 1921; manager department story. 1921-25; super-
visor, municipal music department playgrounds and recrea-
tion. Los Angeles, 1927-32. General manager, Hollywood
Bowl. 1929-34. Organist and choir director. Member
Shriners. Elks. Hotarians, Phi Kappa Sigma, Musicians
Guild, and others. Editor, Los Angeles Official Sonf.
Book. Address: Park Central Hotel, New York City, and
Hotel Witherill, Plattsburg. N. Y.
TINEE, MAE: r. n. Frances Kurner. Motion picture
critic, Chicago Tribune, b. Longmont, Colorado. Started
with the Denver Republican at 17 years old, also was
on the staff of the Denver Times. Shortly after her mar-
riage she went to Chicago on the Sunday supplement of
the Chicago Tribune, later becximing motion picture critic.
She has held that post for 25 years. The influence of her
reviews extends into several midwestern states.
TINKER, EDWARD RICHMOND: b. North Adams,
Mass. ; m. Marie V. Sollace. e. graduated from Williams
with an A.B. In the class of '99. Majored in mathematics
and history. From 1907 to 1912 was a member of Rhoades
& Company and In 1912 became a vice-president of the
Chase National Bank. 1920 became president of Chase
Securities Corporation, and in 1925 chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Chase Securities Corporation.
Retired in January 1927 and devoted two years to travel
in Europe and South America. In 1929 he accepted the
presidency of the Interstate Equities Corporation. Re-
tired. September. 1932. Is now a director of about ten
assorted corporations. Elected president of Fox Nov. 17,
1931. Became chairman. April 19, 1932. Resigned to
devote time to financial reorganization of FTVC. Willi
completion of plans for Fox West Coast Theatres re-
organization, retired to undertake reorganization of anr
porations in another field.
TINLING, JAMES: Director, b. Seattle, Wash., May
8, 1889; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; w. 158 pounds; brown hair
and blue eyes; e. University of Washington; hy. yacht-
ing. Started in picture business as prop boy with Cen-
tury Studios; wrote comedies for two years; stunt man;
directed "Silk Legs," "Don't Marry," "Very Con-
fidential," "The Exalted Flapper," Fox; "True Heaven,"
Fox: "Words and Music." Fox; "The Flood," "For the
Love 0' Lil," Columbia. In 1933: "Arizona to Broadway."
"Jimmy and Sally." "The Last Trail," Fox. In 1934:
"Three on a Hone.vmoon," "Love Time," "Call It Luck."
Fox. In 1935: "Under the Pampas Moon," "Welcome
Home," Pox; "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," "Champagne
Charley." 2nth Century-Fox. In 1936: "Every Saturday
Night." "Pepper," "Back to Nature," "Educating
Father," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Holy Terror,"
"Dead Yesterday," 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: story.
TINSLEY. THEODORE A.: Writer.
"Panic nn the Air." Columbia.
TIOMKIN, DIMITRI: Music Direction. In 1933 handled
music, "Alice in Wonderland," Paramount. In 1935:
synchronized "The Casino Murder Case." "Mad I/Ove." "I
Live My Life," MGM. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon,"
Columbia.
TIOPKINA, E. A.: Actress. In 1935: "Moscow Laughs,"
Kinocombinat.
Dancers. In 1935: Vitaphone
Technical advisor.
TIP. TAP and TOE:
short product.
TISDALE. COMMANDER M. S. :
In 1935: "Shipmates Forever," FN.
TISSOT, ALICE: Actress. In 1935: "La Maternelle,"
John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis. In 1937: "Les Petlts,"
Franco- American.
TITTERTON, FRANK: Tenor, b. Handsworth. Bir-
mingham, England. Dec. 31, 1893; h, 5 feet. 8 Inches;
w. 196 pounds ; dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Hobbies in-
clude sailing, fishing and gardening. Mother was a singer,
e. Birmingham at same school as Sir Barry Jackson and
John Drinkwater. Engineer for a few years. Became
famous tenor. In 1933. in "Waltz Time" (G.B.). In
1935: "Wedding Eve." "Barnacle Bill," "Eventide."
TITUS, FRANK: Cameraman. In 1934: "White Heat '■
J. D. Trop. In 1935: collaborated on nhotograohy. "It's
a Great Life." "Wanderer of the Wasteland." Paramount.
TITUS, LYDIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TKATA, KOKICHI: Actor. r.n. Buichi Jajiura; b.
Hyogo Prefecture. Japan. Nov. 7, 1911; h. 5 feet 3 inches:
black hair and black eyes; w. 119 pounds; e. commercial
school ; hobbies include music, reading. Entered Kyoto
Studio. Shochiku Cinema Company as student of motion
picture. November. 1926. Since May. 1930. appeared in
such films as "Hanauta Jinei." "Okototo Sasuke." "Oyedo
Shusse Kouta." "Koina-no-Kihei." "Ipponzashi Dohyoiri,"
Shochiku Cinema Company.
TOBIAS. HARRY: Song writer. In 1936: collaborated
on lyrics for "Little Miss Nobody." 20th Century-Fox;
"One Rainy Afternoon." UA.
TOBIN, GENEVIEVE: Actress, b. New York City.
November 29. 1904; h. 5 feet 31/2 Inches; golden hair and
green eyes; w. 105 pounds: e. New York schools. Institute
de L'Etolle, Paris. First stage appearance was In
1919 as "The Cricket," In "Palmy Days," at the Play-
house, New York City, next In "Little Old New York."
In 1921 had featured role of Polly In "Polly Preferred"
at Little theatre. New York; played same role In San
Francisco and Los Angeles. Returning to New York was
co-starred with Walter Catlett and Oscar Shaw in "Dear
Sir." In 1926-27 co-featured in "The Youngest." and
"Murray Hill." 1928-29 featured In "Trial of Mary
Dugan." Queens theatre, London. Upon return to New
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York was cast as Lulu Carroll, featured role In "Fifty
Million Frenchmen." Entered pictures in 1931 with Uni-
versal. Productions include: '•The Lady Surrenders,"
"Free Love," "Up for Murder," "Hollywood Speaks,"
"The Gay Diplomat," Radio; lent to Paramount for "One
Hour With You," "Perfect Understanding," United Artists;
(1933) "Pleasure Cruise," "Infernal Machine," Fox;
Goodbye Again," Warner; "The Wrecker," Columbia;
"I Loved a Woman," "Dark Hazard," First National;
"Golden Harvest," Paramount. In 1934: "Easy to Love,"
Warner: "The Ninth Guest," Columbia; "Kiss and Make
Up," Paramount; "Success At Any Price," "By Your
Leave," RKO; "Uncertain Lady," Universal. In 1935:
"The Woman in Bed," First National; "The Goose and
the Gander." Warner; "Here's to Romance." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox: "The Case of the Lucky Legs." "Broadway
Hostess," FN. In 1936: "The Petrified Forest,"
"Snowed Under," FN. In 1937: "The Man in the
Mirror," Twickenham.
TO BIN, VIVIAN: Actress, b. New York: e. principally
In Paris. Sister of Genevieve Tobin, actress. On stage
in "The Perfect Alibi," "The Rivals," "The Grand
Duke" and others. In 1933 appeared In "If 1 Were
Fr«," Radio: "Sign of the Cross." Paramount. In 1934:
"This Man Is Mine." RKO. In 1935: "Bordertown."
Warner: "The World Accuses," Chesterfield.
TOBIS, SASCHA: Producer. In 1937: produced "Mas-
querade in Vienna," George Kraska.
TOCH, ERNST: Musical Composer. In 1934 wrote
musical compositions for "Catherine the Great." United
Artists-London Films. In 1935: musical score, "Peter
Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1937: "Outcast," Paramount.
TOD, QUENTIN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TODD, ANN: Actress, b. Hartford, Cheshire, England;
fair hair, gray eyes. Appeared in several London shows,
playing ingenue parts. On screen, in 1931: "Keepers of
Youth," B.I.P. : "The Ghost Train," Gainsborough;
"These Charming People," Paramount-British, and "Water
Gypsies," A.R.P. In 1934: "Return of Bulldog Drum-
mond." BIP. Stage appearances include "Service" and
"When Ladies Meet," and in 1935. "Man of Yesterday."
In 1936: on screen in "Things to Come." London Films-
UA.
TODD. ARTHUR: Cameraman. In 1933: "She Had to
Say Yes," "Wild Boys of the Road," "Elmer the Great."
First National; "Girl Missing." "College Coach," W«r-
ner. In 1934: "I've Got Your Number." "Harold Teen,"
Warner. In 1935: "Red Hot Tires." "Broadway Hostess."
"The Payoff," First National; "The Florentine Dagger,"
"Alibi Ike," "We're in the Money," "Miss Pacific Fleet,"
Warner. In 1936: "Murder of Dr. Harrigan." FN;
"Snowed Under," "Murder by an Aristocrat," "Boulder
Dam," "Jail Break," "Earthworm Tractors," "Down the
Stretch," "Sing Me a Love Song," 'Here Comes Carter,"
WB. In 1937: "Melody for Two," "Her Husband's
Secretary," WB.
TODD, DR. A.: Sociologist, b. Petaluma, Cal., May
6, 1878; m. Martha Nancy Gaddis. of Santa Rosa. Cal.,
Sept. 14, 1904: p. Hugh Galbraith and Clara (Tullerl
Todd; e. B. L. University nf California; studied at
universities of Aix-Marseilles, Paris and Munich; Ph.D.,
Yale. Instructor, professor and department head. Clubs:
Chicago Literary. Business Men's Art (Chicago). Univer-
sity (Chicago). University (Evanston). Author of a num-
ber of books. Was a director of Motion Picture Research
Council. Home: 602 Lake Street, Evanston, 111.
TODD. DAVID B.: Collier- Weber-Todd, Inc. b. Rich-
mond. V:i., Nov. 8. 1894; e. George Washington Univ.
Stenographer to Honorable A. S. Burleson. Postmaster
Gereral. 1915-1916. Lieutenant. United States Infantry,
1917-1921. From 1922 to 1925. Mae Murray, Tiffany
Productions. Paramount Productions, Long Island studios.
1926-1927. Fox Film Corporation, production, assistant
casting director and casting director. 1928-1933. Now
Collier -Weber -Todd Agency, 9411 Wilshlre Blvd.. Beverly
Hills, Cal.
TODD, HARRY: Actor, b. Allegheny, Pa., 1865.
Screen work with Essanay, Selig, Associated Exhibitors,
Artclass. Among his pictures are: "The Third Degree."
Warner; "The Riding Rowdy," "Skedaddle Gold," "The
Obligin" Buckaroo," Pathe; "The Bugle Call," MOM;
"Rawhide Kid." Universal; "Under the Tonto Rim,"
Paramount: "The River Woman," Gotham; "One Stolen
Night," Warner; "Under Montana Skies," Tiffany;
"Courtin' Wild Cats," "The Fighting Legion," "Lucky
Larkin," "Sons of the Saddle" (1930), U. In 1933:
"Sucker Money." Hollywood; "Gun Law," Majestic; "Her
Splendid Folly," Progressive: "Thrill Hunter," Columbia.
In 1934: "It Happened One Night." "One Is Guilty,"
Columbia.
TODD, HOLBROOK: Editor. In 1935: "Cowboy Holi-
day, " Beacon. In 1936: "Border Caballero," Puritan.
TODD, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TODD, LOLA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TODD, SHERMAN: Film Editor. In 1935 collaborated
on "Folies Bergere," United Artists-20th Century; edited
"Cardinal Richelieu," "The Dark Angel," UE-20th Cen-
tury. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink," "Beloved Enemy,"
UA.
T0EPLIT2 DE GRAND RY, LUDOVICO: Managing
director, Toeplitz Productions, London, England. Manag-
ing director. Two Cities Films, Ltd., London. England.
,lolnt managing director. Imperial Film S. A., Rome. Italy.
I). Genoa, Italy, Feb. 21. 1893; married; e. Universities of
IJologna and Pribourg. Became general manager and direc-
tor of Terni Electricity Board at Genoa. His film career
began when he joined Cines-Pittaluga, for whom he pro-
duced 20 pictures, including "Garibaldi" and "L'Armata
Azzura" — the last-named being aviation film of which Eng-
lish version was made by Warner and called '"The Blue
Squadron"; went to England and joined London Films.
Was co-producer with Korda of "The Private Life of Henry
VIII" and "Catherine the Great." Resigned in 1934 to
form own company. First film. "The Dictator"; also
Maurice Chevalier's first British film, "The Beloved
Vagabond."
TOLAND, GREGG: Chief Cameraman. Samuel Gold-
wyn. United Artists; b. Charleston. III., May 29, 1904; e.
private schools. Started picture business age of 15,
office boy, year later assistant cameraman. Fox. Now
in camera department, photographing ail Samuel Goldwyn
products, for 16 years. In 1933: "The Nuisance." "Tug-
boat Annie," MGM; "Roman Scandals," "Nana." United
Artists. In 1934: "Lazy River." MGM: "We Live
Again." United Artists. In 1935: "The Wedding Night."
"Les Miserables." United Artists; "Forsaking All Others."
'Public Hero No. 1," "Mad Love," MGM; "The Dark
Angel." "Splendor." UA. In 1936: photographed dances
and ensembles. "Strike Me Pink"; collaborated on pho-
tography, "Come and Get It." UA; "The Road to Glory,"
20th Century-Fox; photography, "These Three," "Beloved
Enemy," UA.
TOLER, SIDNEY: Actor, b. Warrensburg, Mo.: b. 6
feet; w. 175 pounds: brown hair, brown eyes; e. Uni-
versity of Kansas. Stage experience in "Canary Dutch."
"Lulu Belle," "Tommy" and many others. Wrote the
play. "Belle of Richmond." Appeared in "Madame X"
(1929), MGM; Vitaphone No. 992. "Devil's Parade;" in
1931: "White Shoulders." Radio; " Strangers In Love,"
"Blonde Venus," "The Phantom President," "He Learned
About Women." "King of the Jungle." Paramount;
"Strictly Dishonorable." Universal. In 1933: "The Way
to Love." Paramount; "The World Changes." "Dark
Hazard." First National. In 1934: "Massacre," "Regis-
tered Nurse." First National; "Spitfire." RKO: "The
Trumpet Blows." "Here Comes the Groom." Paramount;
"Upoerworld." Warner; "Operator 13." MGM. In 1935:
"Call of the Wild." 20th Century-United Artists: "The
Daring Young Man," "Orchids to You." Fox. In 1936:
"Three Godfathers," "The Gorgeous Hussy," "The Long-
est Night." "Our Relations," MGM; "Give Us This
Night," Paramount.
TOLHURST, LOUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TOLLAIRE, AUGUST: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TOLNAY, AKOS: Writer. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play. "Tlumder in the City," Columbia; collaborated
on screen play. "Elephant Boy." UA.
TOLSTOY, COUNT ANDREY: Consultant, in 1935:
"Anna Karenina," MGM. In 1936: "The General Died
at Dawn," Paramount.
TOLUBOFF, ALEXANDER: Art Director, b. Russia,
1882; p. professor; e. 6 years study. Civil Engineering and
Architecture. Institute of Emperor Alexander I, St. Peters-
burg, Russia; married: by. books. With MGM 1925-1934.
Films include "Cossacks," "Grand Hotel," "Rasputin and
the Empress." MGM. In 1933: "Storm at Daybreak."
"Penthouse," "Queen Christina," MGM. In 1934: "The
Cat and the Fiddle"; collaborated on "Riptide," "Painted
Veil," MGM. In 1935: "Shanghai," "Smart Girl,"
"Every Night at Eight," "Mary Burns. Fugitive." Para-
mount. In 1936: designed and executed settings in color,
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." "Big Brown Eyes,"
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"The Moon's Our Home," "Tlie Case Against Mrs. Ames,"
"Fatal Lady." "Palm Springs," "Spendthrift," Para-
mount. In 1!)37: "You Only Live Onee," "History Is
Made at Night," U.\. With Walter Wanger Productions.
TOMA'RCHIO. LUDOVICO: Actor and singer. b.
Italy. 38 years ago; h. 5 feet 10 inches; black hair and
black eyes; w. 180 pounds; d. non -professionals; e.
Europe; married; hy. music and art. On grand opera
and comic opera stage in Europe for 15 years. Singing
tilms for about si.\ years. In 1'.I33 appeared in "The
Melody Lingers On." United Artists-Reliance; "A Night
at the Opera," MGM. In 1936: "Millions in the Air."
"Early to Bed." Paramount.
TOMBES. ANDREW: Actor, b. Ashtabula. Ohio; h.
5 feet, 11 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 175
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. public schools and Phillip-
Exeter Academy; married. Appeared in vaudeville, and
In musical comedies including "The O'Brien Girl," "Zieg-
feld Follies of 1922." "Tip Toes." "Follies of 1926,"
"Sweet Singer." "Three Cheers," "Music Hath Charms"
and "Face the Music." In 1933: appeared in "Moulin
Rouge," United Artists-20th Century; in 1931: "Born to
be Bad," UA-20th Century; in 1935: "Doubting
Thomas," Fox; "Here Comes Cookie." Paramount; "Music
Is Magic," "Thanks a Million," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "King of Burlesque," "It Had to Happen," "Here
Comes Trouble," "The Country Beyond, " 20th CentuiT-
Fox; "Ticket to Paradise," Republic; "Hot Money,"
"Stage Struck," WB. In 1937: "The Holy Terror."
"Time Out for Romance," 20th Century-Fox.
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TOMLIN, PINKY: Actor and Musician. b. Durant.
Okla., Sept. 9, 1907; h. six feet. % Inch; w. 163 pounds;
e. University of Oklahoma graduate, later studied law.
Played with Jimmy Grler's orchestra at the Biltmore-
Bowl In Los Angeles. Lucien Hubbard signed him for a
part in "Times Square Lady." Under long term con-
tract to MGM. In 1935 wrote and sang "The Object of
My Affections" in "Times Square Lady." MGM: appeared
in "Smart Girl." Paramount; wrote song. "That's What
You Think." and appeared in "King Solomon of Broad-
way." Universal; wrote song. "Changing My Ambitions."
and appeared in "Paddy O'Day," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: appeared in "Don't Get Personal," Universal.
TOMLINSON, LEWIS C: Manager, Seattle office.
Republic Pictures Corp. of the N. W., 2417 -2nd Avenue;
b. Boulder. Col., March 20, 1895; e. grammar school, high
school, university; married. In stocks, bonds and real
estate before entering motion picture industry. Booker,
salesman, othce manager, covering eight Northwest states.
TONE, FRANCHOT: Actor, b. Niagara Falls, N. Y. ;
h 6 feet; w. 160 pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes; m. Joan
Crawford; e. Cornell University; hy. golf and swimming.
Stage experience in "Age of Innocence." "Green Grow the
Lilacs," "Success Story," and while appearing in this last
play was signed by MGM. In 1933: appeared in "Gabriel
Over the White House," "Today We Live," "Midnight
Mary," "The Stranger'8 Return," "Stage Mother,"
"Bombshell" and "Dancing Lady," MGM; "Moulin
Rouge," United Artists-20th Century; "World Moves On."
Fox; "Sadie McKee." "Straight Is the Way," MGM. In
1934: "The Girl from Missouri," MGM. In 1935: "Lives
of a Bengal Lancer." Paramount; "Reckless," "One New
York Night," "No More Ladies," "Mutiny on the
Bounty." MGM; "Dangerous." Warner. In 1936:
"Exclusive Story," "The Unguarded Hour." "Susy," "The
Gorgeous Hussy," "Love on the Run." MGM; "The King
Steps Out." Columbia. In 1937: "Quality Street,"
RKO-Radio; "They Gave Him a Gun. ' MOM.
TONEY, JIM:
MGM. In 1936:
Actor. In 1935:
"The Lonely Trail.'
'It's in the
Republic.
Air.'
TONGE,
nianac.)
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TONKONOGY, GERTRUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
TOOHY, MARTIN: Exhibitor. 44 years old. and iden-
tified with show business since he was 13. Was general
helper at old Keith theatre in Providence, K. I. Was
member of vaudeville comedy team in 1911-12, one of
lirst Rhode Islanders to hold projectionist license. Alter
vaudeville, returned to Providence to become atBliated
with Jennings & Bradstreet and was manager of old
Scenic theatre, now Riaito. In 1913 became associated
with Emory Bros., builders of the Carlton, Majestic and
Kialto and operators of the Modern and Capitol. When
Edward M. Fay took over the Emery properties in 192^
he continued with Fay for two years. Associated with
Payne interests, builders and operators of the Leroy J-hea-
tre since it opened in 1923. Ten years ago concentrated
activity in management of the Leroy.
TOOKER, WILLIAM H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TOOMEY, REGIS: Actor, b. Pittsburgh, Pa., August
13, 1902; h, 5 feet 11 inches; light brown hair and
gray-green eyes; w. 158 pounds; p. Marie Ellen Donnelly
and Francis X. Toomey, non-professionals: e. Peabody
high school. University of Pittsburgh, and received his
stage training at the Carnegie Institute of Technology;
m J. Kathryn Scott, professional; hy. all athletics and
biographical and historical readings. ^Flve years on
the stage with "Rose Marie" as Jim Kenyon; Is Zat
So" as Chick; "The Fall Guy" as Danny; Little Nelly
Kelly" as Jerry Conroy; (England.i "Twinkle Twinkle as
Harry, the waiter: "So This Is Love" as the electrician,
and "Hit the Deck" as Battling Smith. On the screen
in 1929 In "The Wheel of Life," "Illusion." Paramount;
"Rich People." Pathe: "Alibi," United Artists: in 19^0
in "Crazy That Way," "Good Intentions, Fox; The
Light of Western Stars," "The Street of Chance, Para-
mount; "Framed," Radio Pictures; "The Steel High-
way." Warner Bros.; (1932), "Shopworn," Columbia;
"Midnight Patrol," Monogram; "The Penal Code, Freu-
ler- "Strange Adventure," Monogram; "They Never
Come Back," Artclass: (1933) "State Trooper." ' Soldiers
of the Storm," Columbia; "Laughing at Life, .Mascot;
"She Had to Say Yes," First National; Picture
Brides" Allied; "What's Your Racket?". Mayfair: Big
Time or Bust." State Rights. In 1934: ''M^nler on the
Blackboard," RKO. In 1935: "Great God Gold Mono-
gram; "Shadow of Doubt." MGM: "Red Morning
RKO- "G Men" FN; "One Frightened Night, Mascot
"Manhattan Moon." Universal. In 1936: "Shadows of
the Orient." Empire; "Bulldog Edition," Republic.
TOONES. FRED: Actor. In 1937: "Off to the Races."
20th Century-Fox.
TOPE, L. E.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TOPPING. FREDERICK J.: Motion picture editor.
Evansville Courier and Journal, Evansville, Ind. ; b.
Lafayette. Ind.. October 18. 1904; p. Alanson and Ina
Bartlett Topping; e. high school and two years at Purdue
University; m. Elizabeth Sharp Topping. Two years
sports writer on Lafayette Journal and Courier; one year
sports writer and editor of the same paper; one year
reporter, Seymour (Ind.) Tribune; seven years reporter.
Evansville Courier, which position he now holds. Edits
Sunday motion picture and amusements page in addition.
TORA, LIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TORENA. JUAN: Actor. In 1935: "The Eagle's
Brood." Paramount; "Storm Over the Andes," Universal.
In 1936: "A .Message to Garcia." 20th Century- Fox; "The
Devil on Horseback." ON.
TORRENCE. DAVID: Actor, r.n. David Thoyson. b.
Edinburgh, Scotland; h. 6 feet 1; black hair and hazel
eyes; w 196 pounds; e. Edinburgh, Scotland, England.
Germany. Stage experience with Maude Adams, Mansfleld.
Ethel Barrymore. Screen work with Cosmopolitan, Pick-
ford, Universal, Paramount, Truart, Vltagraph, Hodkinson.
Wm. Stelner, First National. Goldstone, Metro. Columbia,
Preferred, Warner, FBO, Fox, Rayart, Elbee, Tlffany-
Stahl, Sterling, Blltmore, Pictures include: "Inside of
the Cup," "Tess of the Storm Country," "Light That
Failed," "Drums of Jeopardy," "The Abysmal Brute."
"Oh, What a Nurse," "Brown of Harvard," "The
Cavalier." "Undressed," "The City of Dreams," "Sllki
and Saddles," "Untamed Justice," "The Black Watch."
"Strong Boy" and "City Girl," Fox; "River's End,"
Warner; ''Five Star Final," Warner; "Disraeli," "Scot-
land Yard" and "East Lynne," Fox; "RafTles," and "The
Devil to Pay," United Artists; "Bachelor Father," MGM.
In 1933: "Voltaire," Warner; "Queen Christina," MGM.
In 1934: "Madame Spy," "Horse Play," Universal:
"Mandalay," Warner; "What Every Woman Knows."
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MGM; "Jane Kyre," Monogram. In 1935: "Black Slieep,"
Fox; "Harmony Lane," Mascot; "The Dark Angel," UA;
"Bonnie Scotland," MGM; "Captain Blood," FN. In
1936: "The Country Doctor,' 20th Century-Fox; "Mary
of Scotland," RKO Radio; "Beloved Enemy," UA. In
1937: "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
TORRES, RAQUEL: Actress, r.n. Paula Osterman. b.
Hermosillo, Sonora. Mexico. Nov. 11, 1908; h. 5 feet 2:
black hair and dark brown eyes; w. 110; ra. Stephen Ames;
e. Mexico and convent in Los Angeles; hy. dancing. Has
appeared in such pictures as "White Shadows in the
South Seas" with Monte Blue (her first picture) ; and
also in "Tho Bridge of San Luis Key," "The Desert
Rider" (1929); "The Sea Bat" (1930), MGM; "Under
a Texas Moon" (1930), Warner Bros; (1933) "So This
Is Africa," "Tampico," "The Woman I Stole," Colum-
bia; "Duck Soup," Paramount; "The Red Wagon," BIP.
TORRES, RENEE: Actress. In 1U3G: "The Devil on
Horseback, • ON.
TORILLO, JOE: Actor. In 1933 appeared In '•Alice In
Wonderland," Paramount. In 19^4: assistant director,
"Straight from the Heart," U.
TORTOSA, JOSE LUIS: Actor. In 1936: "A Message
to Garcia." 20th Century-Fox.
TOSSE, E.: (See 19S6-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TOTHEROH, DANIEL: Writer. Playwright before
writing for Alms. Now alternates. Author of play "Moor
Born." In I'J'M: collaborated on "Seven Days Leave "
Paramount; "Dawn Patrol," Warner. Wrote "Zoo in
Budapest," Fox, 1933. Collaborated with Phillip Dunne
on screen play and dialogue of "The Count of Monte
Cristo," United Artists; "Two Alone," RKO-Radio. In
1935: collaborated on adaptation and screen play, "Remem-
ber Last Night." Universal; "Robin Hood of El Dorado."
MGM. In 193G: collaborated on "Yellow Dust," RKO-
Radio.
TOTHEROH, ROLLIE: Cameraman. In 1936: col-
laborated on photography, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern
Times," UA.
TOTMAN, WELLYN: In 1931: story and screen play,
"Mother and Son," "Sliips of Hate," Monogram; "Nevada
Buckaroo," "Sunrise Trail," "Ridin' Fool," Tiffany;
"God's Country and the Man," "Rider of the Plains,"
Syndicate. Story and adaptation, "Riders of the Desert."
Sono Art-World Wide, 1932; "Man from Arizona," "Texas
Pioneers," "Fighting Champ," "From Broadway to
Cheyenne." "Forgotten Women," "Galloping Through."
Monogram. In 1933: "Crashing Broadway," "Fighting
Texans." "Lucky Larrigan," "Young Blood," Monogram;
"Son of Oklahoma," World Wide; wrote story and col-
laborated on screen play, "Son of the Border," Radio;
adapted "Carnival Lady," Hollywood Films. In 1934:
adapted for Monogram. "Mystery Liner," from Edgar
Wallace novel, "The Ghost of John Holling." In 1935:
screen play, "One Frightened Night," "Ladies Crave
Excitement," story and screen play, "Waterfront Lady,"
collaborated on screen play, "Confidential," Mascot. In
1936: collaborated on story. "The Leathernecks Have
Landed," "Dancing Feet," "Happy Go Lucky," "Down
to the Sea," Republic.
TOTO: The clown. In 1936: Titaphone short product;
Educational short product.
TOTTENHAM, MERLE: Actress, b. London. England:
h. 5 feet % Inches; w. 98 pounds: brown hair, blue eyes;
hy. riding. Stage experience was in "Strange Orches-
tra," "Cavalcade" and others. In 1933 appeared In
"Bondage," "Paddy, the Next Best Thing," Fox; "The
Invisible Man," Universal.
TOVAR, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
ii.;uiac. )
TOVAR, LUPITA: Actress, b. Tejuantepec, Mexico,
July 27, 1911; h. 5 feet 1 inch; w. 104 pounds; dark
hair and dark eyes; e. grade and high schools of Mexico
City then went to Parque Lira, a finishing school in the
same city. Won a beauty contest in Mexico; was almost
immediately signed by Fox Films. In July, 1930, signed
by Universal and appeared in ".loy Street," "The Veiled
\\oman," (Spanish shorts) and '"Hie Yankee Don." Her
first picture for Universal was the Spanish version of "The
Cat Creeps," and the second "Dracula."
TOVER, LEO: Cinematographer. b. New Haven, Conn.;
Dec. 6. 1902; e. public and high school. New York City;
married. With Norma Talmadge Film Company. 191S-22;
Famous Players New York Studio, 1922-27; United Artists
und Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1928; Radio Pictures, 1929-32;
Pai-amount, 1932-35. Among pictures: 1933, "College
Humor,' "I'm No Angel," "Girl Without a Room," all
Paramount: 1934, "Murder at the Vanities," "Shoot the
Works, " Paramount. In 1935: "Love in Bloom," "The
Big Broadcast of 1936," "The Bride Comes Home,"
Paramount. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho." "Valiant Is
the Word for Carrie," "The Arizona Raiders," Paramount.
In 1987: "Maid of Salem." Paramount.
TOWELL, SYDNEY: Treasurer, Fox Film Corp. Worked
in an advisory capacity for Fox Films, 1922-1928. Start-
ing in 1928 was with Fox Films devoting all his time to
the corporation's affairs.
TOWERS, KATIE: Actress.
Doctor," 20th Century -Fox.
TOWNE, GENE: Writer.
Wariger Productions.
In 1936: "The Flying
Under contract to Walter
TOULOT, JEAN:
Franco American.
Actor. In 1936: "Le Bonheur,"
TOWNLEY, JACK: Writer, r. n. J. Woodward Towney;
D. Kansas City, Mo., March 3, 189T; h. 6 feet % Inch;
dark brown hair and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Vir-
ginia and Benjamin Woodward Townley, non-professionals;
e. Westport, Kansas City. Mo., and Columbia, N. Y. ; his
hobbies are golf, tennis and reading. Screen experience
as child actor with Edison, Vitagraph and Metro. Wrote
the "Last Dance," original continuity dialogue for Audi-
ble Pictures, Inc., and the following for Universal, "Love
and Kisses," original, "13 Washington Square," adapta-
tion, "Red Lips," continuity, and "Cohens and Kellys in
Atrantle City," original, and the following original con-
tinuity for Columbia: "Father and Son," "Bachelor Girl"
and "Wicked Angel." He also wrote the "Wright Idea,"
original featuring Johnny Hines, for First National, and
"Call of the Circus," continuity, for the Pickwick Pic-
tures, also "The Last Dance," original, scenario and
dialog. 1930-31: "Phantom Hoofs," and "The Avenger."
Columbia; "Three Hollywood Girls." and "Marriage
Rows," Educational; "Divorce Among Friends," Warner;
"Bachelor Mother," Hollywood. In 1933: "Strange
People," Chesterfield; story and direction, "Guilty
Parents," Syndicate Exchange. In 1935: collaborated dia-
logue, "Yellow Dust," RKO-Radio. In 1936: collaborated
on screen story and screen play, "Mummy's Boys," "Silly
Billies," "The Last Outlaw," "The Plot Thickens," RKO-
Radio.
TOWNSEND, VINCENT: Dramatic editor, Birmingham
News and Age Herald. Birmingham, Ala. Pen name Will
Merton. b. Tampa, Fla.. June 17. 1901; p. S. A. and
Claude B. ; e. private elementary school, Birmingham Higli
School and Birmingham Southern College; m. Julia
Brantley and has one daughter. Was store clerk, railroad
clerk, tire salesman, college press agent, sports writer on
Birmingham News in 1923. then became dramatic and
city editor.
TOYE, WENDY: Dancer, producer, actress. In 1935:
TOUPS, RODNEY D.: Manager, Loew's State Thea-
tre, New Orleans, La.; b. New Orleans, La., Jan. 2. 1896;
p. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Toups; e. high school: married.
U. S. Government. New Orleans. La., 1913-1914; U. S.
Army, 1917-1919. Secretar7 Tulane and Crescent Thea-
tres, 1915-1916. Assistant manager. Loew's Crescent,
1919-1922. Manager, Loew's Crescent, 1922-1926. Man-
ager. Loew's State, 1926 to present.
TOURNEUR, MAURICE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\Imanac.)
TOURZHANSKI. W.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - -
- - birth
m. -
- - married
div.
- divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - -
education
pro.
- professional
h. -
hy. -
- - height
- - hobby
r.n. -
w.
- real name
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Toz — Tre
"Invilation to the Wallz," Associated British I'ieturcs.
In 1936: Produced ballet. Worked on Pallachi, Capitol
Films. In 1937: "Love and How to Cure It." Curtain
raiser to "Candida," Globe Tlieatre.
TOZER, JOSEPH: Actor. In 1935: "Olive of India,"
"Cardinal Bichelieu," UA-20th Century: "Hands Across
the Tabic," Paramount. In 1936: "Dracula's Daughter,"
TRACEY, LESTER ANDREW: Chief Electrician, Tec-
Art Studios, Inc., California, b. Fort Lee, N. J., Feb-
ruary 21, 1899; p. Mary and George Tracey; e. completed
Fort Lee grammar school and short course in electrical
engineering at U. S. Navy School; m. Ida M. Kohberg.
In studio and laboratory work since 1915 with the excep-
tion of two and one-half years.
TRACY. ARTHUR: ("The Street Singer") Actor.
J- °- -S,''™^- b. Philadelphia, Pa., June 25, 1903: h. 5
feet 11% inches; w. 172 pounds; chestnut hair, blue eyes-
hy. riding, rowing, drawing, driving; e. graduated Cen-
tral High School. Phila. ; studied architecture at Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. Musical comedy, legitimate, and
stock companies: later stage presentations and six years
commercial radio .is "The Street Singer." Films- "Big
Broadcast" (1932). Paramount; "Down Radio Kow with
The Street Singer," short for Universal; several shorts
for Paramount, 1933; "Mating Time" (1934). for First
Division; "Limelight." Herbert Wilcox, 1935; toured
the music halls of England 1935-6-7. Filmed "The Street
Singer" for British National Films in 1936.
TRACY. HARRY: Actor. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast. Universal.
TRACY, JACK: Actor. In 193G: "The Robber Sym-
Phiin.v, produced by Concordia.
A.Lnf*^\=. '■^F-.,^'"'"''- •■- "- William Lee Tracy, b.
hair »nd°hVn ^'"" "' ^*?5a ^- ^ '"'^ !» inches; blond
vvJih.^t'''^^ *''*^' '"■ "" pounds; p. Ray G. and
William L. Tracy, non-professionals; e. Western MlUtarT
Academy, Alton, HI., Union College. Schenectady, NT '
hobbies include fishing, amateur and motion picture work'
n=ni'„"=^fl''" <^diting Stage experience with stock com-
panies five years, with road companies two years. In the
^"^IST'"/,,,^^''" New York City in 1925: "The Show
?Q9s" -D ',, ^°°^ ,°LP"" : 1927, "Wisdom Tooth";
1928, "Broadway": 1929, "The Front Page." On screer^
has been In "Big Time," "On the Levi]," and "Borr
RKO *'4.H-'"^''4,^'"'i, '^^32), "The Half-Naked Truth/
KKO Radio; Blessed Event," Warner: "The Xieht
Mayor,' "Washington Merry Go Round," Columbia
••r?«I!^^,i 4-°' ¥,°"/,^^°"''3'n-" Pl"t National: (1933),'
•■Sl^^'^xA" Wires, MGM; "Private Jones," Unlversa •
pT'^' ?^" o "''/ -pinner At Eight." "Turn Back the
?T T. '., Bombshell," MGM; "Advice to the Lovelorn"
United Ajti.sts-20th Century. In 1931: "ril Tell the
^yW-,r Universal; "The Lemon Drop Kid." Paramount
in ]93j: Carnival." Columbia: "Two Fisted" Para-
mount. In 1936: "Sutter's Gold." U. ^'s^'^'^- ^'^''^
TRACY, PATTY JO: Actress. b. California, eight
>ears ago; h. 51 inches; black hair and brown eves- w
n?..rr"1 • ^- Prof.'I'sional school, singing, dancink. dra-
matic lessons. Films include in 19.05 • "This is the
Life. • 20th Century-Fox; "Next Time We Love." Uni-
Fnv "l". ^^"l .."'^'\" .^*"'''' «'"^<"-" ^O'h Century-
Wati ' ^''""'boat. Iniversal: "Anthony Adverse."
.: ^I'V^P^V^''/'^^^''^ A'^'o'". b. Milwaukee, Wis.; Apri;
5, 1900; h 5 feet 10% inches; brown hair and bluf
eyes; w. 165 pounds; e. public schools of Milwaukee tn(
Marfiuette. Ripon College. Left college to enter the Amer-
ican Academy of Dramatic Art: m. Louise Treadwell and
has two children; hy. polo. Stage experience: "Bread ■'
Nigger Rich." and "The Last Mile." which won him
^.cF°^T.'^°^}^^?K, Appeared In a few Vltaphone shorts;
»r^n^ °^.T"?.-J, ,U"lted Artists; "Up the River." "Quick
Millions. Goldle." '"Six Cylinder Love," "She Wanted
a Millionaire." "Disorderly Conduct." "Young America, •■
Society Girl, and "After the Rain," Fox; "20 000
Tears in Sing Sing," First National. In 1933- "The
Power and the Glory." "Shanghai Madness," "The Mad
Game, Fox. In 1934: "Looking For Trouble," United
Artists: A Man s Castle." Columbia. In 1934- "Marie
Galante." "Bottoms Up." "Now I'll Tell." Fox- "The
Show-Ofr." MGM. In 1935: "Dante's Inferno." "It's a
Small World." Fox: "The Murder Man." "WhlDsaw "
^\'^l^; .H \^^^:- '"^'^ ^^"■" "Fury." "San Francisco:"
Libeled Lady.' 'They Gave Him a Gun," JIGM.
TRAHAN, AL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TRAPE, RAY: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on screen
story, "Fighting Marines," Mascot; collaborated on screen
play. "Adventures of Rex and lUnty," Mascot. In 193(1:
(ulhiljoraled on screen play, "Ace Drummond." U.
TRAPS. BUDDY: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
TRAUB, JOE: Writer, r. n. Joseph Leonard Traub. b.
New York City, October 12, 1901; h. 6 feet; dark hair
and brown eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. Rose and Henry
Traub, non-professlonals; e. DeWltt Clinton and New
York University; hy. boxing, football and aviation. He
is a comedy writer, and wrote the titles for the series
for Jimmy Aubrey, and for the series for Billy West
for Independence Company, and titles for the series for
Arthur Lake for Universal Company. Also wrote dialogues
for Columbia for two years and features and shorts. In
1934 wrote additional dialogue for "Merry Wives of
Reno"; "Here Comes the Navy," Warner. In 1936: col-
laborated screen play, "Earthworm Tractors," WB.
TRAUBERG, ILYA: Director. In 1936: directed "A
Son of Mongolia," Amkino.
TRAUT, WALTER: Cameraman. In 1937: collaborated
on photography. "The Wedding of Palo," J. H. Hoffberg
Co.
TRAVERS, BEN: Author, b. Hendon, London. En,?-
land, Nov. 12, 1S86. e. Charterhouse; m. Violet Mouncey.
Novelist and dramatist, many of whose plays have been
adapted to the screen. Author, adaptor and dialogue
writer of "Rookery Nook," "Plunder," "A Night Like
This," "Mischief." "The Chance of a Night Time."
"Thark" and "Up to the Neck," all B. & D., "\
Cuckoo in the Nest," "Turkey Time," "A Cup of Kind-
ness." "Dirty Work," "Lady in Danger," "Fighting
Stock," "Stormy Weather," "Foreign Affairs," "Pot
Luck. ' all GB, and adapted "Just My Luck," B & D:
"Dishonour Bright," "For Valour," Capitol.
TRAVERS, HENRY: Actor, b. Ireland; p. father,
doctor; e. architecture. Made stage debul in London in
1900. Came to America in 1919. Plays include "Good
Earth," "Reunion in Vienna," "Pygmalion." "Androcles"
and "St. Joan." Appeared in 1933 in screen version of
"Reunion in Vienna" and In "Another Language." MGM;
'My Weakness." Fox; "Invisible Man, Universal; In
1934 In "The Party's Over." Columbia: "Death Takes a
Holiday." Paramount; "Ready for Love," Paramount;
"Maybe It's Love," First National: "Born to be Bad."
UA-20th Century: in 1935: "After Office Hours," "Esca-
pade," "Pursuit." MGM; "Captain Hurricane," "Seven
Keys to Baldpate," RKO; "Four Hours to Kill," Para-
mount. In 1936: "Too Many Parents." Paramount.
TRAVIS, JUNE: Actress, b. Aug. 7. 1915, in Chi-
c:igo. h. 5 feet 4 inches; w. 115 pounds; brown hair,
green eyes. e. Parkside Grammar School and Starrett
School for Girls, hy. swimming. "Ceiling Zero," "The
Gentleman from Big Bend.' "Stranded." "Times Square
Playboy." "Jail Break " "Earthworm Tractors." "Bengal
Tiger," "The Case of the Black Cat," WB; "The Big
Game," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Don't Pull Y'our Punches."
WB; "Join the Marines," Republic.
TRAYNOR. JOHN: Actor. In 1937; "Pagliacci," UA-
I.cr.don Films.
TREACHER, ARTHUR V.: Actor, b. Brighton. Sus-
sex. England; p. Alice M. Longhurst and Atthur V.; e.
Brunswick School and Uppingham. Played on stage in
"Good Luck," "The Love Doctors," "The School for
Scandal," and others. Films include: In 1930: "The
Battle of Paris," Paramount. In 1934: "Viva Villa."
"Hollywood Party." "Student Tour." MGM; "The Key."
"Mme. DuBarry," "Bordertown." WB ; "Here Comes the
Groom." Paramount; "The Captain Hates the Sea," Col.
In 1935: "Forsaking All Others," "David Copperfield,"
"Winning Ticket." "Vanessa." "I Live My Life." MGM;
"The Lady In Red." "Go Into Your Dance," "A Mid-
summer Night's Dream." "Bright Lights," "Personal
Maid," WB; "I Live for Love," Columbia; "The Daring
Young Man," "Orchids To Y'ou," Fox; "Nitwits." RKO;
"Curly-Top." 20th Cent. -Fox; "Magnificent Obsession,"
IT; "Splendor." UA. In 1936: "Anything Goes." Para.:
"Hitchhike Lady," Republic; "Hard Luck Dame." "Hearts
Divided," WB ; "Thank Tou, Jeeves." "Step Lively.
Jeeves." "Under Tour Spell." "Stowaway," 20th Cent.-
Fox; "The Case Against Mrs. Ames," VVanger; "Mr.
Cinderella." MGM. In 1937: "She Had to Eat," "You
Can't Have Everything." 20th Cent. -Fox.
TREACY. EMERSON: Actor, b. Philadelphia. Pa.,
.'^ept. 7. 1905; h. 5 feet. 7% inches; brown hair and blue-
grey eyes; w. 148 pounds; p. Luke A. and Marie D.
Treacy; e. B. A. degree. St. Joseph's College, Phila-
delphia. Pa.; m. Ann McKay; hy. tennis. Was sporting
goods manufacturer and newspaper reporter before reaching
stage. Played on stage In "Pigs," "Tommy," "The Nut
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Farm," "Skidding," "Take My Advice." Appeared on
screen in "Once A Gentleman," "O. K. America." "The
Sky Raiders," and several comedy shorts for Pathe, Uni-
versal, Educational. Did radio broadcast, "Growin" Up"
In 1934: "Two Alone," RKO Radio.
TREADWELL, LAURA: Actress. In 1935: "Accent
on Youth, • raramount. In 1937: "Nobody's Baby,'
MGM.
TREATT, MAJOR C. COURT: Producer. In 1935:
"Struggle for Life," north African travel picture, for
Foy Productions, Ltd.
TREBOR, HAYNES: Editor, dramatic and motion pic-
ture reviews. North Shore Daily Journal, Flushing, N.T. ;
b. Mobile, Ala., 1904; e. University of Alabama. Columbia
University: m. Mildred Morse, artist; two children. Tony
and Barrie King. Author of short stories, plays, director
of Flushing Repertory Theatre.
TREE, DOLLY: Wardrobe. In 1933: "Meet the Baron,"
"The Chief," MGM. In 1934: "You Can't Buy Every-
thing," "Lazy River," "Viva Villa." "Manha.ttan Melo-
drama," "The Thin Man," "Stamboul Quest," MGM. In
1935: "David Copperfield," "Vanessa — Her Love Story."
"Times Square Lady." "The Casino Murder Case," "Age
of Indiscretion," "Public Hero No. 1," "The Flame
Within," "Mad Love," "Escapade," "Woman Wanted."
"Here Comes the Band." "A Night at the Opera," "The
Bishop Misbehaves." "It's in the Air," "Ah. Wilder-
ness," "A Tale of Two Cities." "Whipsaw." "The Per-
fect Gentleman," MGM. In 1936: "Riff Raff," "Three
Live Ghosts." "Exclusive Story." "The Garden Murder
Case." "Three Godfathers," "Wife Versus Secretary,"
"Petticoat Fever," "Moonlight Murder," "The Unguarded
Hour," "Small Town Girl," "Absolute Quiet." "Three
Wise Guys." "Fury." "Trouble for Two," "The Devil
Dolls." "Sworn Enemy." "Susy," "Piccadilly .Tim,"
"Libeled Lady." "Mad Holiday," "After the Thin Man,"
"Sinner Take All." MGM. In 1937: "The Good Earth."
"Dangerous Number," "Mama Steps Out," "Personal
Property," MOil.
TREE, DOROTHY: b. Brooklyn, N. T.. May 21,
1909: h. 5 feet 'iVz Inches: w. 115 pounds: brown hair
brown eyes; p. Herman and Bertha Tree: e. New York
public and high schools and spent two years at Cornell
TTniversity. On stage: "Street Scene," "Clear All Wires."
"Torch Song," and others. On screen: "Life Begins,"
Warner; and in 1933 appeared in "East of Fifth Ave-
nue." Columbia. In 1934: "Here Comes the Navy,"
Warner. In 1935: "While the Patient Slept," "The
Woman in Red." First National; "Four Hours to Kill,"
Paramount; "A Night at the Ritz." Warner. In 1936:
"Three Godfathers," MGM; "Navy Born," Republic.
TREE, LADY: b. London, October 5. 1863; widow of
Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree; e. Queen's College. On stage
since 1.8S3: actress of Victorian days. In silent illm,
"Still Waters Run Deep." In the talkers, "Such la the
Law," and "Wedding Rehparsal" (1932); "The Girl
From Maxim's" (1933), all London Filmi. "The Private
Life of Henry VIII," United Artists-London Films:
"Early to Bed." Gaumont-Ufa. In 1936: "The Man Who
Could Work Miracles," UA.
TREE, VIOLA: Actress. In 1935: "Heart's Desire,"
BIP.
TREEN, MARY LOU: Actress, b. St. Louis, Mo.; h.
5 feet, 8 inches: auburn hair and blue eyes; p. Mrs.
Helene Sullivan Treen, professional; e. Ramona Convent,
Alhambra, Cal., Westiake School for Girls, and Cumnock
School, Los Angeles. Studied dancing at the Denishawn
School and with the Marion Morgan Dancers, then danced
with Fanchon and Marco revues. Appeared with a Harry
Carroll unit, and was with the act of York and King on
RKO Orphenm circuit. Appeared in early Bryan Foy
sliort .sul)jects and performed on the stage in "A Little
Boy Blew In." Signed by Warner. Appeared In "Bed
Hot Tires," First National; "Happiness Ahead."
"Babbitt," "A Night at the Ritz," Warner, and the
Vitaphone short. "Get Rich Quick." In 1935: "Traveling
Saleslady." "The Case of the Lucky Legs." "Shipmates
Forever," FN: "Page Miss Glory," "Don't Bet ««
Blondes," "I Live For Love," Warner. In 1936: "Brides
Are Like That." FN; "Freshman Love," "Murder by an
Aristocrat." "Love Begins at 20," ".Tail Break," "The
Captain's Kid," "Fugitive in the Sky," "God's Country
and the Woman," WB. In 1937: "Maid of Salem,"
Paramount.
TRENDELL, JACK: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
"The Robber Symphony," produced by Concordia.
TRENDLE, GEORGE W.: Detroit Circuit Executive.
One of founders and organizers of Kunsky-Trendle theatre
circuit. President of the King Trcndle Broadcasting Cor-
poration, operating the Michigan netivork and station
WXYZ. Operating partner of Paramount for the Detroit
district.
TRENHOLME, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TRENKER, LUIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. I
TRENT, JOHN: Actor. b. Orange, Cal., 1908; p.
Edward J. Browne, orchardist: e. Air Tech School and
Hancock Foundation College; h. 6 ft.; w. 178 pounds;
black hair and hazel eyes; m. Harriette Dodson. Was
pilot for TWA. In 1937: "John Meade's Woman," "A
Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
TRENTO, GUY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TRESSELT, FRANK: Choral Master and Conductor,
b. New \ork City. September 3, 1895; e. public schools.
New York City, graduated from high school; is married
and has a daughter, eight; hy. swimming, reading.
Studied piano with Jacques Danielson and Raphael Joseffy
for several years. One of ten in A. E. F. to success-
fully pass examination for commission as Bandmaster.
Helped stage "Bubbling Over." a Royce production. Went
with Winthrop Ames in 1927 and trained the choruses fo'
Gilbert and Sullivan revivals of "lolanthe," "The Mi-
kado," and "Pirates of Penzance." Has composed num-
erous songs and operettas and writes his own arrange-
ments for all vocal choruses in pictures. Is choral master
for Fox and has been in complete charge of all choral
work since 1929. General music casting and chorus di-
rt'clion for all Fox productions, 1931.
TREVELYAN, HILDA: Actress. In 1935: "Trans-
atlantic Tunnel." GB.
TREVOR, AUSTIN: Actor, r. n. Schilsky. b. Belfast.
Ireland, October 7, 1897; h. 6 feet, dark hair, dark eyes;
m. Viclet Clowes ; e. Eastbourne, Geneva and Royal Acad-
emy of Dramatic Art, London. Made first appearance on
stage at Richmond, Va., 1915; joined army; returned
to theatre after war. Played featured parts in British
talkers, including: "At the Villa Rose." Twickenham;
"The Crooked Lady," "The Chinese Puzzle." Twicken-
ham; "A Night in Montmartre," "The W Plan," Bur-
lington; "Escape," ARP; "Alibi." Twickenham; "A
Safe Proposition." "Black Coffee," Twickenham. In 1935:
"Death at Broadcasting House," Phoenix Films; "Mimi,"
BIP. In 1936: "Spy 77," First Division; "As You
Like It," 20th Century-Fox; "The Beloved Vagabond."
Columbia; "Rembrandt," UA. In 1937: "Dark Journey,"
UA.
TREVOR, CLAIRE: Actress, b. New York City; b.
6 feet 3 inches: blond hair, hazel eyes; e. attended public
and high schools in Larchmont, N. Y., and studied at
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Columbia
University. Made a series of shorts for Warner. Left
the Broadway success, "The Party's Over," to appear
in Fox pictures. In 1933: "Life in the Raw," "The
Last Trail," "The Mad Game," "Jimmy and Sally," and
in 1934-35. "Hold That Girl," "White Gold," "Elinor
Norton," "Baby Take a Bow." "Dante's Inferno." "Spring
Tonic," "Black Sheep," all for Fox; "My Marriage,"
"Navy Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Song and
Dance Man," "Human Cargo," "To Mary — With Love,"
"Star for a Night," "Fifteen Maiden Lane." "Career
Woman," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Time Out for
Uonumrc." 20th Century-Fox.
TREVOR, EDWARD: Actor. In 1935: "Way Down
Bast." "Charlie Chans Secret." 20th Century-Fox.
TREVOR. SPENCER: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"The Return of Bulldog Drummond," British Inter-
national. In 1935: "Blossom Time," BIP.
TREYNOR, ALBERT: Writer. Story, "Highway Bob-
bery." screened by Fox. 1935. as "It's a Small World";
collaborated on story. "The Rainmakers," RKO; "Three on
a Bench," MGM.
TRIBBY. JOHN E.: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "No
Marriage Ties," "Ace of Aces," Radio, In 1934: 'Man
of Two Worlds," "Success at Any Price," "The Greates*
Gamble." In 1935: "Roberta," "Break of Hearts," "Old
Man Rhythm," "To Beat the Band," "Seven Keys to
Baldpate," RKO. In 1936: "Two in the Dark." "Silly
Billies," "Special Investigator," "The Bride Walks Out,"
RKO-Radio.
TRAILLOR, ARMAND: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
TRIMBLE. A. A.: Actor. In 1936: "The Great Zieg-
feld," MGM.
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TRINKLER, VICTOR: (See 193G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TRIPPLETT, ERNEST: Sound engineer. In 1936:
"Conflict," U.
TRIQUET, GABY: (See 1936-37 Jlotion Piclure Al-
n}i:naf.)
TRIVAS, VICTOR: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
TRIVERS, BARRY: Writer. m. Florine McKinney,
ptofessionai. In 1934: collaborated on "Strange Wives,"
"Koraance in the Rain," U. In 1935: screen play of
"Kight Life of the Gods," "Lady Tubbs," Universal; dia-
logue, and collaborated on songs. "Manhattan Moon," Uni-
versal; collaborated on screen play, "Three Kids and a
Queen," Universal; "Redheads on Parade." Fox; "Baby
Face Harrington," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play, "Here Comes Trouble," 20th Century-Fox; collabor-
ated on screen story. "Big Broadcast of 1937"; wrote
.screen play. "Three Cheers for Love," Paramount.
TROESCH, ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Der Kampf,"
Amkino.
TROFFEY, ALEX: Film editor. In 1935: "Music Is
Magic." "My Marriage," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Charlie Chan at the Circus," "The Crime of Dr.
Forbes," "Star for a Night," "Fifteen Maiden Lane,"
20th Century-Fox.
TROJANS, THE FOUR: In 1936: Vitaphone shorts.
TROP, J. D.: International motion picture sales repre-
sentative, b. New York City, April 28. 1901; e. City
College. New York University; married. In motion picture
industry since 1917. Three years National Film Ex-
rhanges. Four years in production as cutter and editor.
Five years independent distributor. Produced "Today"
in association with Harry Sherman. Organized Remington
Pictures Corporation, which was liquidated because of
death of A. E. Lefcourt. Associated with Harry Sherman
as vice-president of Este Productions, Inc., producing
"Hopalong Cassidy." also "The Barrier," Paramount.
.\merican representative Toeplitz Productions, Ltd., London.
Represents several other producers.
TROTTA, VINCENT: Art director. Paramount Pictures,
Inc. b. Avigliano, Italy; e. elementary school; art school,
Waterbury, c5onn., ten years; National Academy of Design;
married and has four children; hy. collecting antiques.
Came to America at the age of four. Started with Atlas
Ergraving Company. Opened one of the first art depart-
ments of the film industry with original Gaumont Film
Company. New York City. Organized art department.
Paramount. Chairman of A.M.P.A.
TROTTER, JOHN SCOTT: Music. In 1936: song ar-
rangements "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
TROTTI. LAMAR: Writer. Assistant to Colonel Jason
S. Joy, Fox Studio executive, Fo.xhlll, Hollywood, Cal.
Formerly assistant to Colonel Joy, Studio Relations Com-
mittee, Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
-America, Hollywood, Cal. b. Atlanta Ga., October 18,
1900; h. 5 feet. 9 inches; w. 145 pounds; brown hair and
eyes; p. John Patterson and Emma Trotti; e. University
of Georgia, being graduated in the class of 1921; m.
Louise Kennedy Hall, and has one son. Went into news-
paper work at Atlanta, upon graduation, and became
reporter, special writer, city editor. Was motion picture
editor. The Motion Picture Monthly, New York, pub-
lished by Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
America, Inc. In 1933: Together with Dudley Nichols,
wrote "The Man Who Dared," Fox. In 1934 collaborated
on original screen play of "You Can't Buy Everything,"
MGM; collaborated on original screen play of "Hold That
Girl," story of "Wild Gold," "Judge Priest," "Call It
Luck," "Bachelor of Arts," Fox. In 1935: screen play,
"Life Begins at 40," "Steamboat Round the Bend," "This
Is the Life," Fox; wrote screen play and collaborated
on story, "Can This Be Dixie?" 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: screen play, "Gentle Julia." "Ramona." "The First
Baby," "The Country Beyond," "Pepper," "Career
Woman." 20th Century-Fox.
TROUBETZSKOY, YOUCCA: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture .\lmanac.)
TROUT, ROBERT: Radio announcer, CBS. b. North
Carolina. Was radio play\vrigbt and news commentator.
TROUT, WESLEY: Field Representative. Showmen's
Trade Review. b. New York City, 1898; h. 5 feet, 7
inches; light brown hair and gray eyes; hy. fishing, music.
Was editor of the pro.jection department of Exhibitors
Trade Review; editor and publisher of Projection Hints
in 1923; was editor of the projection room department of
Screen Secrets-Exhibitor; contributor to Fawcett Publica-
tions; representative of Zit's Theatrical Weekly; was repre-
sentative and contributor to Motion Picture News; was
technical editor of Business Machines; author of two books
on business machines. Inventor and designer of sound
equipment and projection tools and devices for projection
rooms. Writes department on projection and sound for
Showmen's Trade Review. Conducts a column "In the
Field With Trout." News and commentator on various
subjects.
TROWBRIDGE. CHARLES. Actor, b. Vera Cruze,
Mexico; e. Napa, Cal., and Hawaii, then Stanford Uni-
versity. Received first stage training at the Alcazar
Theatre in San Francisco with Bert Lytell and Bessie
Barrlscale; went to New York, where he graduated to
leading roles In farce, tragedy, comedy, musical comedy,
drama and comedy drama; played in New York, Chicago.
Boston. Philadelphia and other cities, t-reating many orig-
inal roles and appearing in many of Broadway's greatest
hits. Signed to contract by Paramount, first screen role
being in support of Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard in
"I Take This Woman." In 1935: "Calm Yourself,"
"Mad Love," "Rendezvous," "It's in the Air," MGM.
In 1936: "Exclusive Story," "The Garden Murder Case,'
"Moonlight Murder," "We Went to College," "Mother
Steps Out," "Born to Dance," "Man of the People,"
"Sinner Take All," "The Thirteenth Chair," "The
Gorgeous Hussy," "Libeled Lady," "The Devil Is a
Sissy," "Love on the Run." MGM. In 1937: "Dangerous
Number," "Espionage," "A Day at the Races," "Captains
Courageous," "They Gave Him a Gun," "A Servant of
the People." MGM.
TROY. HELEN: Actress. In 1936: "Song and Dance
Man," "Human Cargo," 20th Century-Fox.
TRUAX, MAUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TRUEMAN, PAULA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
TRUESDALE, HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TRUEX, ERNEST: Actor, b. Kansas City. Mo.. 1890;
h. 5 feet; brown hair, blue eyes; e. graduated from
Denver high school. Comedian on stage in "The Fall
Guy," "The First Year," "Five O'clock Girl." and
nanj others. In 1933 appeared in the talking pictures
■Whistling in the Dark," MGM; "Warrior's Husband.
Fox. In 1934-3.J: Educational short product. In 1936:
"Everybody Dance," GB.
TRUMAN, RALPH: Actor, r. n. same. b. London,
May 7, 1900; h. 6 feet % inch; w. 189 pounds: dark
brown hair, hazel eyes; married; p. non-professional; e.
St. Lawrence College. Stage before screen. Played In
"Jew Suss" in New York. Films include: "Case of
Gabriel Perry," British Lion; "The Lad," Twickenham;
"Silent Passenger," Phoenix; "Captain Bill," Fuller;
"Lieut. Daring," Butcher's; "Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk,'
Warner- "Crimson Circle," Wainwright, "Marriage of
Corbal," Capitol. In 1936: "East Meets West," GB. In
1937- "Under the Red Robe," New World; "Fire Over
England," London; "Secret Lives," Phoenix; "Lilac
Domino." Grafton; "Silver Blaze," "Dusty Ermine,
Twickenham; "The Gay Adventure," Grosvenor.
TRUMBO, DALTON: Writer, b. Montrose, Col., Dec. 9,
1905 p Orus Trumbo and Maud Tillery. e. University
of Colorado, h. 5 feet 8 inches; w. 160 pounds; brown
hair brown eyes. hy. fishing. Was reporter and editor.
Screen play, "Road Gang"; collaborated on screen play,
"Love Begins at 20"; original screen play, "Everybody
Che«r ■■ "Tugboat Princess," Columbia. In 1937: col-
laborated on screen play "The Devil's Playground,"
Columbia. Author of "Eclipse" and contributor to many
magazines.
TRUOG, WILLIAM E.: Branch Manager. United
Artists, Kansas City, Mo.; b. Chillicothe. Mo.. Feb. 20,
1880; e. high school; married. Was manager of Oliver
Typewriting Company, Kansas City, Mo., before entering
motion picture industry. Manager of World Film Com-
pany. Kansas City, Mo.; manager and district manager
for Goldwyn Distributing. Was district manager for Uni-
versal Pictures, and for past nine years has been man-
ager for United Artists, Kansas City. In motion picture
busines.s 20 years.
TRUSHIN, A.: Player. In 1937: "Revolutionists,"
.\mkino.
TRYON, GLENN: Actor and Writer, b. Julletta, Idaho.
Sept. 14, 1899; h. 5 feet 10; black hair, hazel eyes; w.
165 pounds; p. non -professionals; e. Polytechnic high,
Los Angeles, and received his stage training on the
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road, In stock and tent shows all over the country; m.
non-professional; liy. hunting, Ushing. pipe collecting,
reading, plays and pictures. He made his Urst stage
appearance in the old Auditorium stock company in Spo-
kane, Wash., in support of the famous Je.ssie Shirley
and George McUuarrie, laicr playing low comedy and
Horace Murphy s comedians in a muchly-moved lent ghuw.
He also appeared with two medicine shows. Jle has played
over auO plays, the last of which was George iScarlioroughB
Chinese drama, "The Sun Daughter," produced in New
York by David llelasco and in Los Angeles liy l>red Butler.
In the picture industry for seven years, lie lias played
In "The White Sheep, ' "The Battling Orioles," "The
Poor Wul," "Painting the Town," "A Hero for a Night,"
'How to Handle Women," and "Lonesome"; in lM2a
in "It Can Be Done." "Broadway," "Ivid s Clever."
"Barnum Was Klght," "Skinner Steps Out," all Uni-
versal; and in Ibju in "Dames Ahoy." "Iviiig of Jazz,"
"Lonesome," Uni^'arsal; "Daybreak," MGiVl; (li)31).
"Dragnet Patrol," "Sky Si^ider," Mayfair; {,i.i)i2), "Neck
and Neck," Sono Art- World VVide; ilboi: JJ; in Vanity
Comedies for Kducational. In 11133: handled adaptation.
"Kafter Romances," Kadio. In 11)34 wrote screen play of
"Bachelor Bait." RKO. Wrote screen play and directed
"Gridiron Flash," "Richest Girl in the World," KKO.
In 1935 wrote additional dialogue for "Roberta," "Seven
Keys to Baldpate," "In Person," "Old Man Rhythm,"
"Thoroughbreds All," RKO; additional dialogue, "The
Daring Young Man,' "Orchids to You," h'ox. In 193G:
"Easy to Take," Paramount; "Two in Revolt," RKO-
Radio.
TRYTEL, WILLIAM: Musical Director and Composer
Twickenham Film Studios and J. H. Productions, Ltd..
Elstree.
TSCHECHOWA, OLGA: Actress, r. n. Tschecnow ;
b. Adrlanopel, Russia; blond hair. Since 1922 in Ger-
man aims, introduced by F. W. Murnau. Films Include
"Nora," "Die Selige Excellenz," 1927; "Das Meer" ;
"Liebe im Ring"; "Troika"; "Der Detektiv des Kaisers";
"Die Drel von der Tankstelle," UFA, 1930; "Zwel
Krawatten," "Llebllng der Gotter" ; "Das Madel von
Der Reeperbahn" ; "Panik in Chicago," 1931; "Trenck.
UFA; "Choral von Leuthen." 1933; "Llebelei" ; "Wege
Zur Guten Ehe" ; "Heideschulmelster Uwe Karsten."
UFA: "Zwlschen Zwel Herzen." "Die Welt Ohne
Maske"; "Was Bin Ich Ohne Dlch." "Abenteuer Eines
Jungen Herrn in Polen," "Peer Gynt," 1935, Bavaria
Film Company; "Reglne." and others. In 193K: "Llebe-
lei," General Foreign Sales. In 1937; "The Eternal
Mask," Mayer-Burstyn; "Masquerade in Vienna," George
Kraska.
TSISHEVSKY, V.: Player. In 1935; "Peter Vino-
gradov," Moscow Kino-Comblnat.
TSUBOUCHI, SHIKO; Manager of literary arts depart-
ment of Toho Theatrical Co., Tokyo, b. Tokyo, Aug. 17,
1886; m. Namiko Kumol; e. Waseda and Harvard Uni-
versities. Was professor at Waseda Univ. In 1931, ad-
visor of Takaruzuka; published "Nasuna Koi," "Klnpatsu-
110 Motsure" and many other scenarios and stories.
TSUKIGATA, RYUNOSUKE: Actor. r.n. Kivondo
Kadota; b. Kj-oto. Japan. March IS, 1902; h. 5 feet .j
inches; black hair and black eyes; w. 131 pounds; p.
mother; e. high school; married; hy. fishing, painting.
Worked as assistant at chemical laboratory. Entered
Screen Players Training School, Nikkatsu Company. After
graduation, with Makino. Toa, Shochiku and Shinko Prii-
ductlons. Was independent producer, also stage actor.
On screen in "Shirano Benjuro," "Niizu Tsuruchiyo,"
"Ketaguri Ondo," "Kunisada Chuji."
TSUKITA, ICHIRO: Actor, b. Japan. Nov. 27, 19(i:i:
h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 121 pounds; married; e. Tokyo Middle
School. Entered Kamata Studio. Shochiku Cinema Co.
in 1929. Films include: "Yamano Gaika" and others.
Joined Shinko Cinema Co.
TSUMASABURO, BAN DO: Actor. r. n. Denkhhi
Tamura; b. Tsunohazu, Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 14, 1901; h.
5 feet 6% Inches; black hair and black e.ves; w. 143
pounds; p. father a wholesaler; e. intermediate school:
married; hy. music, baseball. At sixteen entered Kokusai
Katsuyel Co., Ltd., under stage name of Yojiro Bando.
With Shochiku, Makino. and Toa Productions. Established
Bantsuma Productions, 1913. Severed relations with Shino.
December, 1936. Films include: "Ijinmusume to Bushi."
"Maboroshi." Sonno," "Kurueru Ningyoshi." "Nlizu
Tsuruchiyo."
TSUTSUMI, MASAKO: Actress. b. Odawara-cho.
Kanagawa Prefecture, Sept. IS, 1917; h. 5 feet, 3 inches;
black hair and black eyes; w. 124 pounds; p. father a
manufacturer: e. musical and dancing school connected with
Nippon Gekijo; hobbies include music, drama. Was with
Nippon Gekijo Dancing Team. With I'.C.L. since 1931,
at time of estublishnient. Films include "Horohki,"
"Sumire Musume, ' "Otome Sannin Kyodai," "Namiko,"
"Jyogun TotsuseKitai." and others.
TUBB, DICK: Ac tur. in l'J3J: "The Old Curiosity
SlMjp," Bll'.
TUCHOCK, WANDA: Writer, b. I'ueblo. Colorado.
.March 2U; h. 5 feel 4 inclies; brown hair and brown
eyes; w. 119; hy. Mexico; p. Mrs. E. Tuchock, nou
professional; e. Graduate of University of California; Ad-
vertising, copywriting. Some of her screen play credits
are for "Show People," "Hallelujah," "Not So Dumb,"
"Letty Lynton," "Bird of Paradise," "Billy the Kid,"
"New Morals for Old," "Susan Lennox," "Sporting
Blood," "The Champ," "No Other Wuman." "Little
Orphan Annie," "Bed of Roses," "Finishing School."
"Grand Old Girl," "Ready for Love" (wrote and directed*.
In 1935: wrote story of "Grand Old Girl," Radio; col-
laborated on screen ;day, "O'Shaughnessey's Boy," MGM.
TUCKER, EARL: Singer. In 1935: Universal short
nroduct.
TUCKER, GEORGE: New York columnist (Associated
I'ress evening newspapers) ; b. Beaumont, Texas, Oct. 20.
1903; p. J. F. Tucker; e. Castle Heights ililitary Acad-
emy, University Virginia; married, has one son. After
leaving Virginia in 1924 went to the Columbus Dispatcli
where he remained as sports writer and later assistant
dramatic editor until 1929. From '29 to '33 handled
publicity for Loews Theatres in Columbus and in the
New York office. In November. 1933, joined the Asso-
ciated Press as New York columnist for aiteruoon papers.
TUCKER, HARLAN: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Phantom Broadcast." Monogram; "King For a Night,"
Universal. lii 1936: "Racing Lady," RKO-Radio. In
19,. 7: "Once a D(Htor," WB.
TUCKER, JERRY: Child Actor. b. Chicago. 111.,
November 1, 192h; h. 46 inches tall; red hair and blue
eyes; w. 47 pounds; p. Leonard and Mrs. Schatz; his
lather was a manager of prize Bghters. A radio artist at
the age of tcur and then placed under contract by
I'arainount. Appeared in "Fuiouluen AUieiituie." "Dr.
.k-ykll and .Mr. Hyde," "Sooky," "The .Miracle Man."
and "Blonde Venus, " "Tomorrow and Tomorrow," "Hello
Everybody," for I'arainount, and "Private Lives." and
"Prosperity," MGil, in 1933: "Sitting Pretty," Para-
nioiiMt. In 1936: "Anything Goes, Paramount; "Captain
January," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Penrod and Sam,"
Wit.
TUCKER, RICHARD; Ador. Bom in New York City:
h. 5 feet 11 '/2 inches, blue eyes and brown and gray
hair; w. 175 pounds; e. New York, Canadagua Academy.
.>pecialized in history ; married; hy. riding. Has lived
III New York City. Stage experience with Nat Goodwin,
Ji.hn Drew, Henry E. Dixey, Mrs. Fiske, Bertha Kalich.
Entered pictures in 1914 with Edison. Pictures Include;
"Branding Iron," "Devils island," "W'inv:^. ' "Girl X'roin
Rio," "Dearie," "On Trial," "Daughters of Desire,"
Excellent; Backle Baker in "The Dummy," Paramount;
"The Squall," "Show Girl." First National: "Captain
Swagger," "Love Over Night," Pathe; "Half Marriage,"
Radio Pictures; "Lucky Boy," TilTany-Stahi; "This Is
Heaven," United Artists; "My Man, " Warner; "Synthetic
Sin," First National; "The Benson Jlurder Case," Para-
mount; "Painted Faces," "Peacock Alley," Tiffany;
"Courage." "The Man From Blankley's," Warner; "Col-
lege Lovers" (1930), First National; "Manslaughter"
(1930). Paramount; "Inspiration" (1930). 5IGM; In 1931:
"Stepping Out," MGM; "Seed, ' Universal; "Hellhound."
Educational; "Makers of Men," Columbia; "X Marks
the Spot," TifTany; "The Deceiver," Columbia; "Graft."
Universal; "Up For Murder," Universal. In 1933: "Dar-
ing Daughters," Capital Film; "The World Gone
Mad." Majestic; "Saturday's .Millions." "Only Yester-
day," Universal; "Public Stenographer," Showmen's Pii--
tures. In 1934; "The Road to Ruin." First Division;
"Countess of Monte Cristo," Universal; "A Modern Hero,"
First National; "Handy Andy," "Baby Take a Bow,"
Fox; "Money Means Nothing," Monogram; "Paris In-
terlude," MGM. In 1935: "Sing Sing Nights," Mono-
gram; "Diamond Jim," Universal; "Shadow of Doubt,"
"Murder in the Fleet." "Calm Yourself," "Here Comes
the Band," MGM; "Symphony of Living," Invincible. In
1936: "The Great Zierfeld." MGM; "Ring Around the
.Moon," Chesterfield; "Flying Hostess." U; "The Plot
Thickens," "I Loved a Woman," "Shall We Dance?"
KKO- Radio; "I Cover the War," Univ.; "The Girl Said
Xo." GN.
TUCKER, SOPHIE: Actress, r.n. Sophie Abuza. b.
Boston, 1884; h. 5 feet. 6; blonde hair, blue eyes; w. 170;
e. Hartford. Conn.; dlv. Abe Lacberman. Stage career;
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cafes, burlesque, vaudeville, revues, entering show busi-
ness in 1909. Made talking picture, •'Tonky-Tonk"
(1929), Warner Bros. In iy34: "Gay Love," British Lion.
In 1937: "Broadwa.v Melody of 1037," MGM. In 1937
reolci-tcd president of American Federation of Actors.
TUCKER, STEWART BRYAN: House manager. Byrd
Theatre, Inc., Richmond, Va. ; b. Richmond, Feb. 3. 1899;
D. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tucker; e. primary and John
.Marshall high school; married. Usher in 1913 at old
Rliou, working after scliool. Ushered also for stock and
luirlesque. Later transferred to the Colonial, also under
management of Wells. Wilmer and Vincent. Promoted 1j
doorman, superintendent and later was transferred to Ashe
ville for six months as manager of the Plaza. Came back
as inanaKcr of the Strand for musical stock, later EOini;
hark to the Colonial. .Toincd Harry Bernstein at the
.Mosque: thence to the Byrd as house manager and pub-
licity manager.
TUGEND. HARRY: Writer. b. Brooklyn, Feb. 17.
1898; h. 5 ft. 11 in.: w. 160 pounds: hrown hair and
eyes. Sang and acted for radio, vaudeville and stock.
Wrote sketches for Ziegfcld Follies and others; co-
authored and directed Fred Allen Radio Shows tor four
years. In 1935: "The Littlest Rebel," "Thanks a Mil-
lion." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play "King of Burlesque." "Captain .January." "Pigskin
Parade." "Poor Little Rich Girl." "Sing. Baby, Sing."
20th Cent. -Fox. In 19:!7 : "Love is News," "Wake Up
and Live," 20th Cent. -Fox,
TULLEY, RICHARD WALTON: Writer. In 1932: play,
"Bird of Paradise." KKO. In 1936: collaborated on play.
"Rose of the Rancho," Paramount.
TULLY, JIM: Writer, b. St. Marys, Ohio, June 3,
1891; h. 5 feet 4 inches; auburn hair and light b'ue
eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. Biddy and James Tully; e. six
years In an orphanage. Is a writer under contract to
MGM. Wrote "Way For a Sailor," also appearing in
the film; worked with Benjamin Glazer on the film version
of "Beggars of Life," adapted from his book and filmed
by Paramount; also wrote for Paramount, "Passing Strang-
ers" ; he was a feature publicity writer for the Goldwyn
.Studio ten year ago. James Cruze purchased his "Circus
Parade" for the films.
TUMMEL, WILLIAM F.. JR.: Director, formerly cast-
ing director, b. Kansas City, Mo.. March 5, 1892; mar-
ried; e. grade and high schools, college, travel and prac-
tical experience. Mercantile businesses In Missouri.
Oklahoma and Colorado. Started as an actor in 1915 at
Universal; too short to become leading man, decided to
learn technical end, starting as assistant cameraman with
Lynn Reynolds; was promoted to property man, remaining
with Reynolds for a year; then made head of the dress-
ing tquad, dressing sets for all companies; remained
as first property man for several years. Returning from
war was on first big air picture as property man for
the "Great Air Robbery," and was made assistant di-
rector, on that picture near its completion. Later pictures:
"Sky Devils," "East Lynne," "Passport to Hell," "Cav-
alcade." Next assignment was with Rowland V. Lee
for Lasky at Fox Studio. .Made "Zoo in Budapest."
Was first assistant director on "Berkeley Square," "Hoo-
pla," "Carolina." and "All Men Are Enemies." Was
awarded honorable mention through the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, for being the best
assistant director at Fox Film Corp. for the year ending
December, 1933. In February. 1934. he wa.s promoted.
In 1935: assistant director. "Millions in the Air," Para-
mount. In 1936: "The Sky Parade." Paramount. In
1937: assistant director, "Maid of Salem," Paramount.
TUNG-FOO, LEE: Actor. In 1936: appeared in "The
General Died at Dawn," Paramount.
TUPPER, CARLISLE: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
TUPPER, TRISTRAM: Writer. b. Sept. 11. 1886;
h. 5 feet. 11% inches; dark hair and green eyes: w. 160
pounds; p. Rev. Dr. Henry Allen and Marie Tender
Tupper; e. Hanover. Penn Military, New York Law
School. Columbia University, m. Clara Tarbell: hy. golf,
riding. Was civil engineer, lawyer, newspaper writer,
novelist and fiction writer for Saturday Evening Post.
Collier's and Ladies' Home Journal. Wrote original and
screen play, "The River." Fox. 1929; In 1923: "Children
of Dust." First National, original story; in 1928:
original and screen play, "Lucky Star," Fox; original and
screen play, "First Kiss," Paramount. In 1933: "Phan-
tom Broadcast," "The Avenger," "Self Defense." Mono-
gram. In 1934: original, "Lost in the Stratosphere,"
Monogram; "Beggars in Ermine," Monogram; adaptation.
".Shanghai," Paramount; original and screen play, "Red
Mot Tires." First Nrtional; screen play. "Great Im-
personation." Universal. Author of novels. Including
"Jorgen.sen." "Tlie River,' "Four Brothers." "Terwilliger"
and "Three Episodes in the Life of Timothy Osborn."
TURBETT, BILL: Booker, Princpal, Philadelphia, b.
Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 27, 1900; e. Grammar school
Started as poster clerk, Pathe, September, 1914. Pro-
moted to shipper; booker of short subjects; with Patht
until merged with RKO; with Horlacher Delivery Servlct
one year; worked for Mike Segal, Reliable Film. Now
with Charles Klang, Principal Distributing.
TURK, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
TURLEY, CLARENCE: Theatre Operator. Connected
with operation of the Uptown Theatre. Member of the
MPTO of St. Louis. Eastern Missouri and Southern Il-
linois.
TURNBULL. JOHN: Actor. English stage player, who
has done much work In British talkers, notably In de-
tective narts. Among his films are "Tons of Money'
(1931) B & D; "The Shadow"; "The Man Outside".
"The Umbrella" (1932) Twickenham; "The Night of the
Party" (1933) Gaumont-Brltlsh: "The Private Life of
Henry VIII" (1933) London Film; "Paris Plane" (1933)
Sound City; 1934: "Passing Shadows," British I/ion;
■The Lady Is Willing." Columbia; "Passing Shadows."
Fox. In 1935: "The Scarlet Pimpernel." United Artists;
"The Passing of the Third Floor Back," Gaumont-
Rritish; "Music Hath Charms." Associated British
Pieiures. In 1936: "Where There's a Will," "His
lordship," GB; "The Amazing Quest," "Rembrandt."
t'.\ ; "Shipmates O'Mine." Butchers; ".\ Spy of Napoleon,"
.III; "The Limping Man," BIP; "Silver Blaze," Twicken-
\r,\-n; "Make Up," Standard.
TURNBULL, ROBERTO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac.)
TURNER. DOREEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mir.anac.)
TURNER, EARL: Editor. In 1935: "The Fire Trap,'
Empire.
TURNER, FLORENCE: (See 1936 37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TURNER, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936 played characters
in following British films: "King's Cup." "Trouble,"
"Cafe Mascot," "The Clock," (all B. & D.). "Sensation"
and "Girls Will Be Boys" (Associated British); "Beauty
and the Barge," "Sherlock Holmes" (Julius Hagen)
"Strange Cargo," "Splinters in the Air" (Wilcox).
TURNER, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
riu'.nac.)
TURNER. HERBERT G.: Motion Picture Editor.
Progress-Index. Petersburg, Va. b. Petersburg, March
20. 1904; p. Mr. and Mrs. George Turner; e. high school,
electrical school and at a business college; married.
Reporter by profession, radio operator and electrical in-
vestigator by avocation. Employed by the Progress-Index
for the past 13 years in Petersburg and as manager of
Hopewell Bureau at Hopewell. Va,
TURNER, JOHN HASTINGS: In 1933 collaborated on
adaptation, "The Ghoul," Gaumont-Brltlsh. In 1934 col-
laborated on story and dialogue of "The Night of the
Party," Gaumont-Brltlsh: wrote story, and collaborated on
adaptation and dialogue of "The Great Defender." BIP
TURNER. LANA: Actress, h. Wallace, Idaho, Feb. 8,
1920; p. Virgil Turner, professional dancer; red hair, hazel
eyes: h. tennis, horseback riding; e. Hollywood high school.
.Appeared in "In the Deep South," Warner.
TURNER, MAIDEL: Actress, r. n. Mrs. Frederic
Sumner; b. Sherman. Texas, May 12. 1888; h. 5 feet, C
inches; blond hair and grey eyes; w. 160 pounds; p.
Judge and Mrs. P. A. Turner; e. Cumberlaln University
.Annex, Lebanon, Tenn.. Hardin College. Mexico. Mo.;
Chicago Musical College. Chicago, 111,; married; hy. the
theatre, reading, traveling. Appeared on stage in "An-
other Language," then in screening of play by MGM,
1933. Appeared In "The Worst Woman in Paris," and
"Olsen's Big Moment," both Fox. 1933; In 1934: "The
Life of Vergie Winters." RKO: "It Happened One
Night," Cplumbla; "Unknown Blonde," Majestic: "Money
Means Nothing," Monogram: "Whom the Gods Destroy."
Columbia; "A Modern Hero." Warner; "Transcontinental
Bus." MGM: "Tbe Perfect Clue." Majestic: "The Me-ry
Frinks." Warner. In 1935: "Dante's Inferno," Foi:
"Mutiny Ahead," Majestic; "The Raven." "Diamond
Jim," Universal. In 1936: "Magnificent Obsession,"
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Universal; "Palm Springs," "And Sudden Death," Para-
mount; "Make Way for a Lady," RKO-Radio.
TURNER, MARTIN:
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
TURNER, MAUDE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TURNER, RAYMOND: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TURNER, TERRY: Publicist. b. Baltimore. Md.
Started as newspaper man in Baltimore. Joined Loew
Theatre Circuit, organized publicity department, which he
headed for 14 years. Resigned to engage in theatricals in
Europe, returning after three years to become publicity
director of Fox Poll Circuit in New England under
Herschel Stuart. Resigned to become publicity director uf
RKO Theatres and Radio City Music Hall, leaving there
after two years to join Herschel Stuart again as rubllcitv
director of Trendle-Kunsky Theatres in Detroit. Head of
Terry Turner, Inc., in national campaigns for national
advertisers through their respective agencies tying up mo-
tion pictures and motion picture theatres with national
advertisers.
TURNER, WILLIAM H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
TURPIN, BEN: b. New Orleans, La., September 17,
1874; h. 5 feet 4 inches; black hair, crossed eyes; w.
125 pounds. Stage career: Sam T. .Tack's burlesque com-
pany, Chicago, 111. ; eleven years' vaudeville. Screen
career: first slapstick comedian in pictures. Pictures in-
clude: "Hogan's Alley," "Song of Songs" (1929), Warner
Bros.; "Steele Preferred," PDC; "The College Hero."
"The Wife's Relations," Columbia; played cross-eyed
lackey in "The Love Parade." Paramount: "Swing High"
(1930). Pathe. In 1935: Educational short product; Vita-
phone short product.
TUSCHERER. EUGENE: Producer and joint managing
director. British Unity Pictures. Ltd.. London; b. Sariske.
Czechoslovakia, Sept. 24. 1899: married; e. studied law
and economics at University of Budapest. Journalist before
starting in Alms in 1924 as assistant producer and editor.
in Berlin. Producer for Universal and Terra Films.
Berlin. Produced in Paris. Producer of "The Brothers
Karamazov," "Tlie Man Who Killed" "Paris Nights,"
"Once in a Million." "L'Or dans la Rue," "The Girl In
the Taxi." Discoverer of Anna Sten.
TUTHILL, JULIAN B.: Theatre editor and motion
nicture and drama critic. Times, Hartford. Conn : b. New
Haven. Conn., April 7. 1908; p. Ruth U. Tuthill. author:
m. Eva James. Was with East Hartford Ga/ette. and
school, church and amusement editor, Hartford Times.
Managing editor. Bay Shore. L. I.. Sentinpl, 1930-31.
Real estate editor and theatre editor of Times since
April, 1935. Founder of Little Theatre. Hartford. Wilbur
In "By Grace of Man," Beacon Films.
TUTHILL, Z. F.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
TUTTLE. CLIFTON M.: PhvBldst. Kastman Kodak
Co.: b. Evansville. Wis., March 7. 18!»8: married: e.
University of Wisconsin. BA.. 1922. Instructor. Uni-
versity of Wisconsin; University of Georgia. Engaged
in research in motion pictures and allied subjects for eleven
years.
TUTTLE, FRANK: Director. b. New Yo-k City.
August 6, 1892: h. 6 feet: dark brown hair and brown
eyes: w. 170 pounds; p. Helen Hislop Dndds and Fred
Bradley Tuttle, non -professionals; e. public schools In
New York City, the Hill School, at Tale, and received
his stage training as president of Tale University Dra-
matic Association; m. Fredericks Staafs. non -professional :
hy. fencing and writing. Amateur theatrical experience
In Tale; then assistant editor of Vanity Fair: later pub-
licity representative for the Metropolitan Musical Bureau,
most of his experience being from the writing angle.
Screen career began as continuity writer for Paramount,
doing the screen play for "The Kentucklans" and "The
Connuest of Canaan." Then he organized the Film Guild
and directed five pictures: rejoined Paramount later
and directed "Dangerous Money." "Miss Bluebeard." "A
Kiss in the Dark." "The Manicure Girl." "The Lucky
Oevll," '^.■overs In Quarantine." "The American Venus."
'The Untamed Lady," "Kid Boots." "Xove 'Km and
Leave 'Em." "Blind Allevs." "Time to Love." "One
Woman to Another." "The Spotlight." "Love and Learn."
"Something Always Happen.s." "Varsity." "His Private
Life." "Maroiiise Preferred." "Studio Murder Mystery."
"The Greene Murder Case," "Sweetie," "Only the Brave,"
"Benson Murder Case," "Paramount on Parade," "Men
Are Like That," "True to the Navy," "Her Wedding
Night," "No Limit," "Love Among the Millionaires,"
"It Pays to Advertise." "Dude Ranch." In 1932: "This
Reckless Age," "This Is the Night," "Big Broadcast,"
Paramount: "Dangerously Yours," Fox. In 1933: "Pleasure
Cruise." Pox; "Roman Scandals," UA. In 1934 directed
and collaborated on screen play of "Springtime for Henry."
Pox; directed "Ladies Should Listen," "Here Is My
Heart," Paramount. In 1933: director and co-author of
screen play of "All the King's Horses." Paramount; di-
rected "The Glass Key." "Two for Tonight," "College
Holiday," Paramount.
TUTTLE, HARRIS B.: Motion Picture Engineer, East-
man Kodak Co.; b. Clarkson, Monroe County, N. T.,
October 30, 1900; m. Olive Klem; p. Elmer E. and Claris
A. ; e. high school and school of technology. Entered
motion picture work at age of 12 as motion picture oper-
ator in a 5 and 10 show for 5 years. Joined the Eastman
Kodak Co. at age of 17 ; worked 9 years in research
laboratory: 10 years in advertising department; specialized
on Cine 16 mm. and color photography.
TWELVETREES, HELEN: Actress, r.n. Helen Jurgens.
b. Brooklyn, N. Y.. Dec. 25. 1908; h. 5 feet 3: golden
hair, turquoise blue eyes; w. 110; p. Helen and William
Jurgens. non-professionals; e. Brooklyn Heights Seminary.
Students' League and American Academy of Dramatic
Arts, New York City; hy. is very fond of dogs and music.
Stage experience started with Stuart Walker Players In
New York. Played leading roles in "An American
Tragedy." "Yen." "Broadway," "Elmer Gantry" and
other Broadway successes. Screen experience started with
Fox In 1929. playing the feminine lead in "The Ghost
Talks." "True Heart" and "Blue Skies." Next signed
a contract with RKO-Pathp. Other films include "The
Grand March," "Paris to Bagdad," "Words and Music"
(1929) Fox: "Beyond Victory." "Her Man." "Swing
High" (1930). Pathe: "The Painted Desert" (1932),
"Panama Flo." "Young Bride." RKO Pathe; "State's
Attorney," "Is My Face Bed?" RKO Radio; "Un-
ashamed," MGM; (1933) "A Bedtime Story." "Dis-
graced." Paramount; "My Woman," Columbia; "King
for a Nieht," TTnlversal. In 1934: "All Men Are Ene-
mies," "Now I'll Tell." "She Was a Lady." Pox: "One
Hour Late." Paramount. In 1935: "Times Square Lady."
MGM: "She Gets Her Man." Universal; "Frisco Water-
front." Republic.
TWERP. JOE: Actor. In 1935: "Mary Burns. Fugi-
tive," Paramount.
TWIST. JOHN: Writer. In 1934: collaborated on
"La Cucaracha." "West of the Pecos." "Grand Old Girl."
"Red Jinrning." RKO-Radio. In 1935: "His Family
Tree." ".4nnie Oakley." "Another Face." "Yellow Dust."
In 193fi: "The Last Outlaw." "Sea Devils." and screen
nlay "We Who Are About to Die." and "Wanted: Jane
Turner." "Two in Revolt." "A Dos of Flanders." "Murder
on a Honeymoon." In 1937: collaborated on screen play
"The Toast of New York," "The Outcasts of Poker Flat."
all RKO.
TWIST, D. N.: Film editor. In 19.33: "Aunt Sally."
"Waltz Time," "Orders is Orders." "Fireraisers," Gau-
mont British. In 1934: "Chu Chin Chow," "Mv Old
Dutch." 'Phantom Light." "Princess Charming," Gains-
borough Pictures. In 1935; "The Thirty-nine Steps."
"The Passing of the Third Floor Back." Gaumont Brit-
ish. In 1936: "Rhodes." Gaumont British. In 1937:
"The Edge of the World."
TWO STOOGES, THE: Plavers. In 19,36: "Hats Off."
ON.
TWYFORD, CYRIL: Writer. In 1931: screen play,
"Shcrlork Homes' Fatal Hour." First Division. In 1932:
collaborated on screen plav. "Missing Rembrandt." First
Division. In 1935: collaborated on adanfation of "The
Triuinpli of Sherlock Holmes." Real Art Productions.
TYLER. FD: Assistant director. Tn 1935: collaborated
on "Stormv." Universal. In 1936: "The Phantom Rider."
U; "Let's Sing Again," RKO-Radio.
TYLER. GEORGE: Cameraman. In 1936: "Missing
Oirls." rhesterfield.
TYLER, HARRY: In 1929 in "Oh, Yeah!" Pathe;
"Shannons on Broadway." Universal. In 1934: "Mid-
night Alibi," First National. In 1935: "The Glass
Key." "Men Without Names." Paramount: "Lady Tuhbs."
T^niversal. In 1936: Vitaphone short product; "Three
Wise Guys." MGM: "Pennies from Heaven," Columbia.
In 1937: "Don't Tell the Wife." RKO-Radio.
TYLER. RICHARD E.: Recorder. In 1934: "Once to
Every Bachelor." "No Ransom." Liberty. In 1935:
"Thunder Mountain," 20th Century-Fox: "False Pre-
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tenses," Chesterfield. In 1936: "King Around the Moon,"
■The Criminal Within." Chesterfield; "Let's Sing Again,"
UKO-Iiadio; "Three of a Kind," "Easy Money," In-
vincible.
TYLER, TOM: Actor, b. New York City: h. 6 feel
1% inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 190 pounds;
e. Port Henry High School. New York; hy. golf, tennis,
swimming. Screen start with FBO Westerns. Pictures
Include: "The Sonora Kid," "Cyclone of the Range,"
"Cherokee Kid." "Flying U. Ranch." "Phantom of the
Range." "Terror Mountain." "Trail of the Horse Thieves,"
"Gun Law," "Idaho Red." "Pride of Pawnee," Radio
Pictures; "Call of the Desert." "Canyon of Missing
Men," "Law of the Plains." "Lone Horseman." "Man
from Nevada. Neath Western Skies," "The Phantom
Rider," "Pioneers of the West," for Bell Pictures;
"Half Pint Polly." Pathe. Rodeo; (1931-32). "Galloping
Thru." "Man from New Mexico." "Single-handed San-
ders." "Two-Fisted Justice." "Honor of the Mounted,"
"Vanishing Men." Monogram; (1932) "The Forty-
Niners," Freuler; (1933) "When a Man Rides Alone,"
"Deadwood Pass." Freuler. Also In Universal's serial.
"Clancy of the Mounted," "The Phantom of the Air,"
(1933). and serial "Jungle Mystery" (1932-33). In
1935: "Powder Smoke Range," RKO. In 1936: "The
Last Outlaw," RKO-Kadio.
TYNAN, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
TYREE, ELIZABETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
TYRELL, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: appeared in "The
Legion of Terror." Columbia. In 1937: "Counterfeit
Lai.ly," ('olumbia.
TYSON, HYLDA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
u
UCHIDA, KISAO: Film journalist and critic. Kinema
.lumpo-slia, Tokyo, b. Tokyo; married; e. Tokyo Imperial
Unv. Upon graduation joined Cinema Jumpo-sha as film
critic. Then proceeded to Kurope to inspect and study
motion picture business. On return to Japan, critic on
foreign films with Jumpo-sha.
UCHIDA, TOMU: Director, Tamagawa Studio. Nikkatsu
Co.. Tokyo. b. Tokyo, 1899; married; e. intermediate
school. Films include: "Ase," "Rensen-Rensho,"
"Neppu."
UCICKY, GUSTAV: Director. In 1933: "Dawn."
I'rotcx. In 19::6-37: "Savoy Hotel 217," "Unter Heissem
llimmcl." I'nder contract to UFA.
ULLMAN, FREDERICK: Tlce-president Pathe News.
Inc. ; joined Pathe after theatre operation In 1931 as
manager of commercial department; elected vice-president
.May. 1937.
ULLMAN, FREDERICK, JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
ULLMAN, S. GEORGE: Vice-President. Hallam Cooley
Agency, Inc., S. Ullnian, Ltd.; b. New York City.
September 19, 1893; p. Anna and Isadore; e. Chicago
University (Law), New York University (Industrial Engi-
neering); m. Beatrice Mallet; three children, Daniel
Bruce, IS, Robert Warren, 13, Brenda. 9. Managed and
developed Rudolph Valentino and supervised production of
his pictures. Manager for Jack Holt. Ruth Donnelly.
Hedda Hopper, J. Farrell MacDonald, Gilbert Emery.
ULLMAN, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ULLMAN, SIDNEY: Associate art director. In 1934:
collaborated on "The Lost Patrol," RKO. In 1935:
"Freckles." In 1937: "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
ULLMANN, ANDRE: General Manager, Paramount
Theatres, France and Belgium; b. Paris. Jan. 29, 1897;
e. graduate Paris University, Law University; Independent
Importer of American pictures in France (1922); dis-
tributor, producer, and exhibitor In Paris and the French
Provinces, England, Belgium, and Switzerland. In 1928
joined Paramount. To France and Belgium in 1930.
ULLRICH, LUISE: Actress. In 1936: "Llebelei."
General Foreign Sales.
ULMAN, WILLIAM A., JR.: Writer. In 1936:
collaborated on "Down to the Sea," Republic.
ULMER, EDGAR GEORGE: Director. b. Vienna,
September 17, 1900 ; e. graduated from Academy of Arts
and Sciences, Vienna, 1918; University of Vienna; and
Berlin, M. Ph. degree; hy. reading, drama, music; mar-
ried, non -professional and has one daughter. Started as
assistant stage designer. Burg Theatre, where he also
learned to act; art director, in 1918 for Decla-Bioscope
(Company, which company produced "The Golem." In
1918 joined Max Reinhardt. Vienna and Berlin, as
assistant stage director and scenic designer: with F. W.
Murnau In 1922 as assistant and art director, among pro-
ductions "The Last Laugh" and "Faust." In 1923 came
to the United States with Reinhardfs "Miracle" : signed
by Martin Beck; then art director for Universal. In 1926
with Murnau who joined Fox, and assisted on the pictures.
"Four Devils," "Sunrise," "Our Dally Bread" and
"Tabu." Went back to Germany in 1929 to direct and
f.roduce pictures. In 1930, unit art director, MGM, in
the United States; with Philadelphia Grand Opera Co.
in 1931. Directed many pictures for the Independent
field. Member, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences; American Society of Acoustics; Dascho, Berlin.
In 1934 directed, wrote story and screen play "The Black
Cat," Universal.
ULMER. FRIEDRICH: Actor. In 1935: "The Czardas
Duchess," Ufa.
ULRIC, LENORE: b. New ^m, Minn., 1894; h. 5 feet
2 Inches; w. 112 pounds; e. Milwaukee and private tutors;
hy. theatre; div. Sidney Blackmer. Stage career: star of
Belasco hits. "The Son Daughter," "The Heart of
Wetona," "Kikl," "Lulu Belle" and others. On screen
played Talu in "Frozen Justice" (1929), Rosalie Dumay
in "South Sea Rose" (1929). Fox. In 1933 with Radio.
In 1936: "Camille," MGM.
UNDEDDOWN, TEDDY: Actor. In 1937: "Wings of
the Morning." 20th Cent. -Fox.
UNDERHILL, JOHN G.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
UNDERWOOD, FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
UNDERWOOD, J. B.: Branch Manager, Columbia
Pictures Corporation, Dallas, Texas, b. Holland. Texas.
August 19. 1896; married; e. Dallas high school. Cashier.
Paramount, Dallas, 1916; traveling auditor. Triangle Pic-
tures Corp., 1917; U. S. Army, 1918; salesman. Enter-
prise Distributing Corp., Kansas City. 1919; branch man-
ager, St. Louis. 1921-26. and branch manager. Dallas.
1P26; salesman. National Screen Co.. Dallas. 1927; sales-
man. Liberty Specialty Film Co.. Dallas, 1928-29. Branch
manager. Columbia Pictures Corp., Dallas, since 1930.
UNDERWOOD, LAWRENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
UNGAR, ARTHUR: Trade Journalism, b. Chicago,
111., August 27, 1886; p. Emll and Bertha Rosett Ungar;
e. public school No. 103, New York, Morris high school.
New York, and New York University Law School; m.
Ella Mae Bequette. On daily newspapers New York,
Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, as a business
manager, with burlesque shows and as secretary and
general manager of Independent burlesque circuit; produced
shorts In 1912; became general manager of Asher and
Goldregen productions in 1913; managed Van Cuslin
theatre, Schenectady, also Orpheum, Detroit; owned and
operated Ridgewood Opera House, Ridgewood. N. J., also
produced in association with Wilson Collison, "The Girl
with Carmine Lips," at Punch and Judy theatre. New
York, and "Sweet Petunia," on the road. Was with
Variety from 1914 to 1930 and also "Clipper," owned
by Variety. Joined Universal as associate producer In
1930. Returned to Variety taking charge of the Pacific
Coast Division in JIay. 19:!2. Appointed editor. Daily
Variety, published in Hollywood.
UNGER, GLADYS: Writer, b. San Francisco, Cal. ;
grey hair and brown eyes; p. Minnie Buchanan and Frank
L. Unger; e. London and Paris; hy. seeing plays and
pictures. Playwright, Including "London Pride." "Our
.Mr. Hepplewhite." "Son and Heir," "The Goldfish."
"Starlignt." "Two Girls Wanted" and others. Wrote
dialogue for "Marianne." "Dynamite," "Madam Satan,"
"The Squaw Man." MGM; "Wayward," Paramount. In
1934: wrote screen plays of "Great Expectations." "Strange
Wives." "Cheating ('heaters." "Embarrassing Moments."
dialogue for "Countess of Monte Cristo" and continunity
for "Glamour." "Romance in the Rain." all Universal;
collaborated on "Coming Out Party," Fox. In 193ri:
"Mystery of Edwin Drood," Universal, and dialogue of
"Private Worlds." Paramount; collaborated on screen
play. "Alias Mary Dow," Universal; collaborated on play.
"Private Beach." screened in 1935 as "Music is Magic,"
20th Century-Pox; collaborated on screen plav "Rendezvous
THE
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collaborated on screen
at Midnight," Universiil. In 1936:
play, "Sylvia Scarlett," RKO.
UNGER, JOSEPH J.: Eastern and Southern Division
sales manager. Paramount Pictures, Inc.
UNIS, MICHAEL H.: Writer. In 1937: collabciated
on screen play "Four Days Wonder," U.
UNSELL, EVE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
UPSON, WILLIAM HAZELETT: Writer. In 1936:
"Earthworm Tractors," FN.
FRANCES: (See 1936-37 Motion I'icture
UPTON,
Almanac.)
URBACH, LAWRENCE A.: Publicity and ex-
ploitation director, Hollywood Girls Soft Ball Club.
b. New York City, July 21. 1890; married; p. Joseph
and Rose; e. City College of New York, one year post-
graduate course in law. BA. Stock broker, newspaper
man. With Universal, reading department. With follow-
ing trade journals: Motion Picture News; Exhibitors
Trade Review; editor, one year, Motioti Picture Journal,
N. Y. ; Moving Picture World: Variety: Hollywood Re-
porters; Exhibitors Herald. Joined Allied as director of
advertising and publicity. 1931-1933. Joined Helen Gurley
and Jed Buell in 1935 as member of firm of Gurley. Buell
and Urbach, RKO-Radio Studios.
URBAN:
American.
URECAL, MINERVA:
band's Secretary," \VB.
URIS, MICHAEL H.: Writer. In 193G: collaborated
on screen play "Four Days Wonder," V.
Player. In 1936: "Ciboulette," Franco-
Actress. In 1937: "Her Hus-
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
URNAEFF, VADIM:
Almanac.)
USHER, ALLEN: District Manager. Paramount Chicago
Exchange. First employed by the San Francisco Exchange
of Paramount in 1923.
USHER, GUY: Actor. While railroad engineer. In.iury
to foot caused him to change career. Became actor, ap-
pearing In stock In Denver. Eventually went to Holly-
wood. In 1933 in "This Day and Age." Paramount: "The
Mystery Man." Monogram; in 1934: "All of Me." "Good
Dame," "The Witching Hour," all Paramount: "The Hell
Cat," Columbia. In 1935: "Mills of the Gods."
Columbia; "Hold 'Em Y'ale," "The Crusades." Para-
mount; "Make a Million." Monogram; "Little Big Shot,"
"The Goose and the Gander," Warner. In 1936: "Dan-
gerous Waters," "Postal Inspector," U; "The President's
Mystery," Republic; "The Case of the Black Cat," "King
of Hockey." WB; "Charlie Chan at the Opera." 20th
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: 'Marked Woman," "One a Doctor."
"White Bondage," WB ; "Nancy Steele is Missing,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
USHER, ROBERT: Art Director. In 1934 collaborated
on art direction of "Shoot the Works." Paramount. In
lPo5: collaborated on art direction of "Rumba," "Goin'
to Town." "The Big Broadcast of 1936," "Peter Ibbet-
son," "The Bride Comes Home," Paramount. In 1936:
"Desire," "Rhythm on the Range," "The Big Broadcast
of 1937," "The Jungle Princess." "College Holiday."
Paramount.
USHIHARA. KYOHIKO: Director. Ohfuna Studio.
Shochiku Cinema Co.. Tokyo. b. Japan. May. 1896:
married; e. Tokyo Imperal ITnlv. Upon graduation, joined
Kamata Studio, Shochiku Cinema Co. Ever since with
Shochiku as director. Films include: "Kare to Jinsei,"
"Yamano Galka," "Miraige."
UTEKHIN,
manac. )
YURI: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
UTESOV,
Almanac.)
LEONID: (See 1930-37 Motion Picture
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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div. - - divorce
e. - - education
h. - - - height
hy. - - - hobby
m. -
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pro. -
r.n. -
w.
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UYEHARA, KEN: Actor, r. n. Kiyoaki Ikebata. b.
Kagoshima. .lapan. April 2. 1911; h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 128
pounds; m. Voliko Kozakura. pro.; h. sports, music; e.
Rikkyo Univ. Joined Shochiku Cinema Co. in 1935.
Films include "Arigatosan." "Shindo."
VAIL. MRS. CARL W.: Chairman of Ithaca Better
Kilins Council. Address: 207 Ithaca Road. Ithaca. N. Y.
(See 1930-37 Motion Picture Al-
(See 1930-37 Jlotion Picture .-M-
VAIL. LESTER:
nianac.)
VAIL, MABEL:
nianac.)
VAJDA, ERNEST: Writer. Born in Hungary. Had
four plays simultaneously on Broadway a few seasons ago,
"The Harem," produced by David Belasco; "Grounds for
Divorce," produced by Charles Frohman; "Fata Mor-
sana," produced by the Theatre Guild, and "The Little
.\ngel." a Brock Pemberton production. Also author of
'The Crown Prince." "Mr. Bobby." "Unexpected Guest"
and "The Confession." which he wrote under nom de plume
of Sidney Garrick; author of "Carnival Marriage." the
book for an opera, music for which was done by Poldini
and which won first prize in a Budapest contest. This
opera was produced at Budapest in the Royal Theatre.
For the screen wrote two starring vehicles for Adolphe
Menjou, "Service for Ladies" and "Serenade"; then
assigned to write and supervise the Menjou pictures for
Associate Producer B. P. Schulberg. His first under this
new system was "The Code of Honor"; the second "Super
of the Gaiety." Wrote (1929) "Marquis Preferred" and
"Innocents of Paris," later "Love Parade," "Such Men
Are Dangerous," "Son of India," MGM. 1930-31: "Monte
Carlo." for Paramount; "The Smiling Lieutenant."
"Broken Lullaby," "Reserved for Ladies," Paramount;
"The Guardsman," MGM; "Tonight or Never," United
Artists. Under contract to ilGM. In 1932: "Payment
Deferred." "Smilin' Through," MGM; "Comradeship,"
Associated Cinema, In 1933: "Reunion in Vienna,"
MOM. In 1934: collaborated on screen play, "Barretts of
Wimpole Street," "The Merry Widow," MGM. In 1930:
collaborated on screen play "A Woman Rebels," RKO-
Radio. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Personal
Property." MGM.
VAJDA, LASZLO: Director. b. Budapest, Hungary,
-\ug. 18. 1906; e. high school. Was cutter in Berlin.
London, Paris. In 1935: directed "Hallo Budapest,"
Thalia Production; In 1936, "Man Under the Bridge,"
. .^onor Productions: "Three Spinsters," Harmonia Proil.
All made in Budapest in Hungarian language.
VALE, ROBERTA: Actress, r,n. Annadell Kiger. b.
Chicago; p. Andrew Kiger, newspaper executive; e. high
school, Goodman dramatic scliool; h. 4 ft. 11% in. On
stage in "Oliver Twist," "Romeo and Juliet," "As Y^ou
Like It" Under contract to 20th Cent. -Fox.
VALENTI, ARMANDO: Actor, r. n. Ralph D. Gallo;
b. Rome, Italy, May 5, 1900; h. 5 feet 10 Va inches: black
hair and brown eyes; w. 147 pounds; p. Concetta J. Joria
and Domenick R. Gallo; e. Haines parochial school. Chi-
cago. Stage training started in Rome; 15 years on stage
and nine years in pictures, including "Tropic Madness,"
"Two Arabian Knights," "The Magic Flame," "Lady of
(he Pavement," "Two Lovers," "Son of the Sheik," "Paris
at Midnight," Risky Business," "The King of Kings,
"Apache." ""rhe Stolen Bride." "Lilac Time." "The
Gentleman from Paris." "Taxi! Taxi I" "Behind the
Front," "The Eagle of the Sea," "Helen of Troy." "The
Patent Leather Kid," "The Frameup," "Four Devils,"
"Street Angel." "Abie's Irish Rose." "Tempest," "Ben
Hur." "The Girl from Montmartre," "The Terror,"
"Moscow."
VALENTINE, A. D.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VALENTINE, JIMMY: r. n. James Noble Valentine, b.
Sin Antonio. Texas. May 10. 1901. Went to California
1920. Picture work and free-lance writing until 1931.
Stage and radio work till 1933. In March, 1933, started
publishing the Holljnvood Lowdown. In addition to pub-
lisliin.g. is doing Movie News broadcasts.
VALENTINE, JOSEPH A.: Cameraman. r. n.
Giuseppe Valentino; b. New York City, July 24, 1900;
h. 5 feet 7% inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 159 pounds;
p. Florence Lauria and Frank Valentino, non-professionals;
e. Englewood high and New York university; m. Theresa
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Coords, non-professional; liy. golf, swimming and fishing.
No stage experience. Started as cameraman in 1!)22 ; did
••My Husband's Wives," "Curly Top,' "Spiaiteasy,"
"Protection," "Folly of Vanity," "Stardust Trail" and
"Girl from Havana." Became a Fox cameraman and
made "Crazy That Way." In 1933: "What Price Inno-
cence?" "Night of Terror," Columbia; "Myrt and
.Marge," Universal; "Take a Chance," Paramount;
■Jimmy and Saiiy," Fox. In 1934: "A Woman's Man."
Monogram; "Wild Gold." "Three on a Honeymoon." Fox.
In 1935: "Doubting Thomas." Fox; "Alias Mary Dow."
■•Remember Last Night," Universal; "The Gay Decep-
tion," 20th Century-Fox; "Swellhead," Columbia. In
1930: "Next Time We Love." "Two in a Crowd. ■' "Tlic
Man I Marry." V ; "Tlie Moon^s Our Home," Paramount.
In 1937: "Three Smait Girls, ■' '■Top of tlic Town."
■ Winjrs Over lloniilulu.^' ■Inn .Men and a Ghl.'^ TTniversal.
VALENTINE, VALMA; Actress and dancer, b. Atlanta.
• la.; e. IiIkIi -icluK)!. Appeared on New York stage in
■The Coniiectii'Ul Yankee^' and ■■Lady Finsers.'^ On screen
in ■■The Cuckods^^ (UKO-Kadio) ; '■liehind Office Doors,"
and others.
VALENTINO, ALBERT: (See 193(!-3T Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VALENTINO, THOMAS J.: Sound Synchronizer Ex-
pert, Gennett Records, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York
City. b. New York, April 27. 1907; p. Frank and
Agatha; e. public and high school; hy. cartooning and
playing piano. Piano and organ tuner with R. Wurlitzer
Company and later with Starr Piano Co. 1924-29. In 1929
joined GciuK'tt liecordinK Curiipaiiy at Woodside. L. I.
Synchronized sound shorts; in selling end of sound effects
since then; keeps one of the largest libraries of sound
effects In the east. Synchronized the following pictures
In 1934: "Wild Cargo," "Tall Stories," '■Goofytown
News," "Unknown Soldier Speaks." In 1935: "Women In
the Dark," "Crime of Dr. Crespl," and "Dealers in
Death." In 1935: "Fang and Claw"; 1936: "Beyond the
Cariljbean."
VALETTI, ROSE: (See III.-IU-:;: Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
VALKIS, HELEN: Actress, b. 1916; blue-grey eyes
and chestnut brown hair; h. dancing, calisthenics, horse-
back riding, and writing poetry. Appeared in "Blazing
Sixes." Warner.
VALLARINO, RAMON: Actor. r. n. Ramon Valla-
rino Pacanini; b. Mexico City. Mexico. Aug. 31. 1912;
h. 5 feet 7 inches; brown hair and green eyes; w. 139
pounds; p. Italian; e. public schools, Williams College,
Mexico City. Did various kinds of work, then on stage.
On screen in 1936: "Vamonos con Pancho Villa!", Cine-
Miatografica Latino Americana, S. A. (1936).
VALLEE, RUDY: Radio and Screen Singer. r. n.
Hubert Prior Vallee; b. Island Pond, Vt., July 28, 1901;
h. 5 feet 8 Inches; light hair and blue eyes; w. 15C
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Westbrook, Vermont, Uni-
versity of Maine, Y'ale; divorced; hy. tennis, literature
and art. Screen experience: "The Vagabond Lover," for
Radio Pictures, several short features; also "Glorifying
the American Girl" (1929), Paramount; "Vagabond
Lover" (1930), Radio; (1932-33) in Paramount one-reel
acts. In 1933: "International House," Paramount. In
1934: "George White's Scandals," Fox. In 1935 with his
Connecticut Yankees in 'Sweet Music," Warner. Sever;il
years on NP.C railin station. Variety Hour. Standard
Brands,
DAVE: (See 19:;6-
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VALLES,
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VALLI, JOE: Actor, In l!i:!6: appeared in "The
Flying Doctor, '■ 2ilth Cent. -Fox. In l!):i7: "Orphan of
the Wilderness, ■■ British Empire Films.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
VALLI, VIRGINIA:
.\lmanac, )
VALPEY, HAROLD DAY: Managing editor and motion
picture editor. Daily Evening Item, Lynn, Mass. ; b. Lynn,
Mass., August 22, 1880; p, Fred B. Valpey; e. high
school and travel; m. Florence M. Towne; has a daughter,
Eleanor L. Valpey. Started with the Lynn Item as office
boy in about 1897; became reporter, city editor, managing
editor, correspondent of the Associated Press, contributor
to some syndicates, then editorial writer, dramatic editor,
motion picture critic. He has traveled extensively in the
United States. Central America, West Indies, Europe and
South America, writing special stories.
VAN. GUS: Of the former vaudeville team of Van and
Schenck. b. Brooklyn, New York; h. 5 feet, 7 inches;
dark hair and eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. In Brooklyn. Al-
most from boyhood. Van and Schenck were teamed, but as
bail players Instead of singers. Both played semi-profes-
sional ball in various Brooklyn leagues. Van catching and
Schenck pitching. They were then employed by the Brook-
lyn Rapid Transit Company. Van as motorman and
Schenck as conductor. They started to sing together around
the car barns. Their fame as "singing street car men"
attracted vaudeville scouts and they were given tryouts In
Urooklyn with their trolley uniforms as a wardrobe. For
20 years headlined together. After making songs in short
subjects. Van and Schenck were signed by MGM for reg-
ular features, their first being "Take It Big," a baseball-
vaudeville story; also In Metro Movietone Acts Nos. 83
and 102. Team l)roken up with deatl\ of Schenck. Starting
in 1933. Van bctian playing in Tniversai short subjects.
VAN, WALLY: President of Wally Van Productions,
independent producer, r. n. C. W. Van Nostrand ; b. Great
Neck, N. Y. ; p. Anna and Charles Van; e. graduate civil
and mechanical engineer; dramatic art instruction; married.
Supervising director of Hallmark Picture Corporation.
Produced many comedies and serials. Has written plays.
Has been In motion picture Industry as star, director,
author, supervising director and producer.
VANAIRE, JACQUES: Actor. Appeared in "Fashions
in Love" (1929). Paramount. In 1936: "The Road to
Glory," 20th Century-Fox.
VANATTA, LEE:
RKO-Radio. In 191;
Actor, In 1936: "Second Wife.
: ■'Dick Tracy, ■' Republic serial.
VAN BEUREN, AMEDEE J.: President and General
Manager of Van Beuren Corporation: Chairman of the
liiiard of directors. Condor Pictures; b. New Yurk City
Prior to his entry Into the motion picture industry he was
associated In an executive capacity with Van Beuren Bill
I'osting Company, organized by his father. "Bring "Enr.
Back Alive," "Wild Cargo" and "Fang and Claw";
also shorts through Radio. Clubs: Elks and New Y'ork
Athletic, Homes: 419 E. 57th Street, New Y'ork City and
Carmel, N. Y'.
VAN BEUREN, MILDRED: Actress. In 1935: "The
Crusades." Paramount.
VAN BEVEREN, W. E. WILLEMS: Managing director,
secretary. American Tobis Corp. b. Amsterdam, Holland.
February 10. 1891; e. high school and University Leiden-
1-eiden, Holland; married. Was sugar broker. Original
founder of Kuchenmeister Aquostics Trust which became
Inter-Tobis in 1930. Managing Director. Tobis Film
Limited, London; Sales Manager, Film Sonores Tobis-
Franee. .loined American Tobis Corporation as secretary
and managing director.
VANBRUGH, IRENE: Actress. In 1934 appeared in
"Catherine the Great." United Artists. In 1935: "Escape
Me Never." B and D. In 1937: "Wings of the Morn-
ing," 20th Century-Fox, "Knight Without Armour," UA-
London Films.
VAN BUREN, A.
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H.: (See 19.'56-;
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VAN BUREN. MABEL:
.Almanac,)
VANCE, LOUIS JOSEPH: Author. In 1936: story,
"The Lone Wolf Returns," screened by Columbia, previ-
ously made as silent in series of "Lone Wolf" features.
VAN CROIX. A. E. : Exhibitor. President and man-
ager. Van Croix Theatres, Melbourne Theatres, Inc.. own-
ers and operators of Van Croix Theatre. Melbourne, and
\'an Croix Theatre, Eau Gallie. Fla. ; b. Warren. Pa.,
Jan. 28, 1879; p. dec; e. high school and special book-
keeping course. Was 'n livery business, grocery, then
salesman. Opened and operated nickelodeon, Luna Park,
Pittsburgh, Pa. 1902; connected with motion pictures since.
Actively in business since 1912 in New York State and
Florida.
VAN DEELE, ED: Actor. In 1935: "La Maternelle,"
John S. Tapernoux-Metropoils.
VANDENECKER, LOUIS: Technical adviser. In 1935:
"The Three Musketeers," RKO.
VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS. JR.: (See 1936 37
Motion Picture .\lnianac. )
VALYANO. N.
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VANDERBY. B. J.: Exhibitor. Palace Theatre. Dolaud.
S. D. : b. Chicago, III.. May 30. 1904: e. high school-
married. In motion picture industry ten years.
VANDERGRIFT, MONTE: Actor. In 1934: appeared
in "Shoot the Works," Paramount. In 1935: "Private
Worlds," "Smart Girl," Paramount: "Seven Keys to
Baldpate," KKO. In 1936: "The Moon's Our Home,"
Paramount; "Easy Money," Invincible; "The Mandarin
Mystery," Republic.
VANDERLIP, FRANK ARTHUR: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
VAN DINE, S. S.: Writer, r. n. Willard Huntlneton
Wright, b. Charlotteville, Va., 1888; e. St. Vincent Col-
lege and Pomona College in California: was graduated from
Harvard in 1900. Literary editor of the Los Angeles Times
from 1907 to 1914: dramatic critic for same paoer from
1912 to 1914; worked for New York livening Mail. San
Francisco Bulletin and Hearst's International Magazine-
became police commissioner at Bradley Beach. N. J., in
1929: author of a number of books on art. literature and
philosophy; wrote articles for a number of American and
European magazines on artistic and literary subjects: pub-
lished several musical compositions of his own: published
his first mystery story in 1926. "The Benson Murder
Case," followed by "The Canary Murder Case." "The
Greene Murder Case," "The Bishop Murder Case" and
"The Scarab Murder Case." Paramount bought his stories
and hired him on writing staff; next under contract to
First National to write original mystery, "The Blue Moon
Murder Case," starring Walter Huston. In 1933 wrote
novel, "The Kennel Murder Case," picturized by Warner.
Wrote "The Casino Murder Case," Cosmo serial, filmed
in 1935 by MGM. In 1936: "The Garden Murder Case,"
aimed by MGM; collaborated on story "The President's
Mystery," Republic.
VANDIVERE, ELINOR: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VAN DORN, MILDRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VAN DRUTEN, JOHN: Writer. In 1930: story and
dialogue "Young Woodby," BIP. In 1931: story and
dialogue "Unfaithful," Paramount. In 1932: story "New
Morals For Old," MGM. In 1933: story "If I Were
Free," BKO -Radio. In 1936: collaborated on screen
play "I Loved a Soldier," Paramount.
VAN DYCKE, TOM: Writer. In 1934: story "Murder
at Monte Carlo," Warner. In 1936: screen play "Two-
Fisted Gentleman," "The Man Who Lived Twice," "Alibi
for Murder," Columbia. In 1937: screen play "Counterfeit
Lady," Columbia.
VAN DYKE, W. S., II: Director, b. San Diego, Cal.,
1899; e. in Seattle, Wash.; hy. work. Stage experience
for 25 years in stock, vaudeville and road shows. Has
worked as director with Pathe, Metro, Fox and MGM.
Was assistant to D. W. GrifBth on "Intolerance." Westerns
such as "Gentle Cyclone," "War Paint," "California,"
"Winners of the Wilderness," "Spoilers of the West,"
"Wyoming," "Eyes of tlie Totem," "Under the Black
Eagle," "White Shadows in the South Seas." To Africa
to do "Trader Horn" for MGM. In 1932: "Tarzan, The
Ape Man," "Night Court," "Never the Twain Shall
Meet," "Guilty Hands," "Cuban Love Song." MGM. In
1933: "Penthouse," "The Prize Fighter and the Lady,"
"Eskimo," MGM. In 1934: "Manhattan Melodrama,"
"The Thin Man," "Forsaking All Others." "Painted Veil."
"Laughing Boy," "Hide-Out," MGM. In 1935: "Naughty
Marietta," "I Live My Life," MGM. In 1936: "Rose
Marie," "His Brother's Wife," "San Francisco," "The
Devil is a Sissy," "Love on the Run," "After the Thin
Man." In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM.
VANE, VIRGINIA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.J
VANEL, CHARLES: Actor. In 1937: "Courrier-Sud"
(Southern Mail), Pathe Consortium Cinema.
VAN ENGER, CHARLES J.: Camera and lighting ex-
pert. Gaumont-British Corporation, Shepherd's Bush, Lon-
don, England, b. Port Jervis, N. Y., August 29, 1890.
Married, e. public school and went straight into motion
picture business. Laboratory work 1914-18 with Uni-
versal. Fox, Standard and Paragon. Collaborated on in-
vention of back proiection and has specialized on trick
work, lens and machine designing. He is a Fellow of the
Royal Photographic Society. Cameraman five years with
Lubitsch on "The Marriage Circle," "Three Women,"
"Kiss Me Again," "Lady Windermere's Fan." Seven
years with Fox Film. Later productions: "The Blue Bird,"
"Prunella," "Victory." "The Christian," "Salome" and
"Phantom of the Opera." In England, worked on "I W««
A Spy," "My Song for You," "Forbidden Territory" and
"Things are Looking Up." Among others in 1935. "The
Case of Gabriel Perry," "The Stoker," "Whistler's
Mother," "Narkover," "They Are Looking Up," all GB;
"Where There's a Will,'" "Jack of All Trades," "Soft
Lights and Sweet Music," "Aunt Sally," "Friday the
Thirteenth."
VAN EVERY, BILLIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VAN EVERY, DALE: Writer and producer. Original
story "Telling the World,'" MGM. "Hold 'Em Yale,"
"Men Without Names," Paramount; collaborated on
original story and screen play "Marianne," MGM, "The
Spirit of Notre Dame," "Airmail," "The All-Amerlcan,"
U; collaborated on screen play "Those Three French
Girls," "Captains Courageous," MGM; adaptation "The
Duke Steps Out," MGM; collaborated on adaptation of
"Navy Blues," "Trader Horn," MGM; "Wings in the
Dark." Paramount; associate producer and collaborator of
screen play "The Poor Rich," "Nagana," "Horse Play,"
"I'll Tell the World," U, "More Than a Secretary," Col..
"Annapolis Farewell." "Lady Be Careful," Para.; screen
play "Saturday's Millions." "A House Divided," "East
of Borneo," "Ex-Bad Boy," "Virtuous Husband," U;
collaborated on story "Love Birds." "Tom Brown of
Culver," "Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Unexpected
Father," U; "After Office Hours," "Desert Nights," MGM,
VAN EYCK, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "Private Num-
ber," 20th Cent. -Fox.
VAN FRAOENBURG, G. A.. M. D.: Exhibitor.
Valley Theatre, Manassa, Colo.: b. Bangall, N. Y.. Oct.
24, 1871; e. University of Michigan: M.D. University of
Denver. Was physician, druggist, banker. Proprietor of
the Valley Theatre, Manassa, Colorado, since 1919.
VAN HYNING, EARLE: Exhibitor. lola, Kan.; b.
White Hall, Green Co., 111., July 31, 1883; married; p.
Alonzo and Elizabeth VanHyning; e. high school graduate.
Farmhand. 10 years hospital attendant. October 22. 1912.
owned houses in Coffeyvill«, Independence, Ottawa, lola.
Parsons, all in Kansas. Operating first run Uptown
theatre in lola. second run. Best theatre in Independence,
and Ritz at Parsons. Sold Uptown. lola to Fox, April, 25,
1936. Was president, MPTO of Kansas and western
Missouri, and member executive committee of MPTOA
board 1929-32.
VAN KEUREN. S. S.: Vice-president In charge of
production, Hal Roach Studios, b. Pittsburgh, 1901; e.
Stanford Univ.; ra. Isabel Potter. Has been associated
with Hal Roach five years In various capacities, becoming
vice-president in 1936.
VAN LEER, ARNOLD: Publicity. With Morris Gest
12 years. With First National in 1930 and headed
Warner Broadway theatres. With RKO as publicity direc-
tor of Palace, Mayfair. Brooklyn Albee theatres. Was
exploitation manager for Gaumont-British. Joined Co-
lumbia. In 1936 resigned from Columbia. Was executive
secretary of Motion Picture Club.
VAN LOAN, H. H.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "I'd Give Mv Life," Paramount.
VANNA, VANNI: Player, b. Rome, Italy. April 17,
1917; e. art school and school of dancing. Among pictures:
"Re dl Denari," "7 Giorni All'Altro Mondo."
VAN OLINDA. EDGAR S.: Music and dramatic editor.
Times Union. Albany. N. Y. b. Troy. N. Y.^ Oct. 15,
1884; e. Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute; married. Soprano
in St. Luke's Church and tenor in St. Peter's Church
for last 32 years. Secretary. Albany Civic Music Associ-
ation. Charter member, Mendelssohn Club. Author of
series of poems running each week during opera broadcasts,
called "Grand Uproar."
VAN PELT, JOHN: Actor. In 1936: "The Singing
Cowboy," Republic.
VAN PRAAG, M.: President, Arlibar Incorporated,
operates three motion picture theatres, b. Philadelphia.
September 23. 1901; p. Samuel and Henrietta
Van Praag; e. public schools of New York, high schools
of New York and College of the City of New York;
married and has three children. Started 19 years
ago in the film business with General Film Company as
rewinder, shipping clerk. Held various positions with that
company, gradually working up to cashier and booker.
Then went with Pathe in Pittsburgh as booker; next to
Kansas City with Pathe as booker; then left Pathe to go
in business for himself as an exhibitor in Kansas City,
Kan, ; operated theatre of hi« own for six years, during
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that time be was secretary and then president of the Mo-
tion Picture Theatre Owners of Kansas for several years:
also vice-president of the Motion Picture Theatre Owners
of America and member of the board of directors. In 1922
he sold out his theatres and went with Universal as a sales-
man in Kansas City; then key city salesman In Chicago;
next to New Haven; was made manager of the Washington
Universal office ; promoted to manager of the New York
office, then assistant general sales manager In charge of
the Western Division; later promoted to general Ad-Vance
sales manager of Universal, which position he held for over
Uvo years, up to 1930. Severed his connection with Uni-
versal and later became general sales manager of Advance
Trailer Service Corporation. When National Screen ac-
quired Advance Trailer Corp., he was made general sales
manager. Resigned. Joined Arlibar, Inc.
VAN RIPER, KAY: Writer. In 1937: wrote screen
play "A Family Affair," MGM.
VAN SICKLE, RAYMOND: (See 1936-3T Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
VAN SLOAN, EDWARD: Actor, b. San Francisco
1885. Started commercial art In 1907. Appeared In
"Under the Greenwood Tree." 1910. Played In stock In
Canada and New Jersey. On New York stage In "The
Unknown Purple," "Dracula" and "Remote Control." In
1933 appeared on screen in "Dracula." "Silk Express."
"The Working Man" (Warner), "Infernal Machine."
"Trick for Trick." "It's Great to Be Alive." Fox; "The
Man Who Reclaimed His Head," Universal; "The Deluge,"
Radio; "Murder on the Campus," Chesterfield. In 1934:
"Death Takes a Holiday, ' "The Scarlet Empress," Para-
ncunt; "The Crosby Case." Universal: "The Life of
Vergle Winters." "Grand Old Girls." RKO. In 1935:
"Mills of the Gods," Columbia; "The Woman In Red."
First National; "A Shot In the Dark," Chesterfield; "The
Last Days of Pompeii," RKO. In 1936: "Road Gans."
FN; "Dracula's Daughter," V; "Sins of Man," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
VAN SLYKE, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1937: "Sand-
flow." U.
VAN SCHMUS, W. G.: President of Radio City Music
Hall Corporation and managing director, b. Bensenvllle,
111., 59 years ago: e. North Central College in Naoer-
vllle, m. With Hill Publishing Company, Chicago, then
an executive for Schleslnger and Mayer, department store.
With May Company, Cleveland, and general manager of
the George L. Dyer Company, N. Y. C. : subsequently
organized Van Schmus. McDerraid and Crawford Industrial
Engineers. Came to the Music Hall through the Invita-
tion of Rockefeller Center.
VAN TREES, JAMES, SR.: Cameraman. In 1933;
"Baby Face," Warner; "Lillv Turner," "Heroes for
Sale," "I Loved a Woman." First National: "Midnight
Mary," MGM; "Blood Money." "Advice to the Love-
lorn." United Artlsts-20th Century. In 1934: ""Looking
for Trouble." United Artists — 20th Century: ""Stingaree,"
RKO: collaborated on "'Murder In the Private Car."
MGM. In 1935: "'Sweet Music." "A Night at the Rltz,"
Warner: "West of the Pecos." Radio: "The Girl from
Tenth Avenue." FN: "Shanghai." "Every Night at
Eight. ■• Paramount: "The Bishop Misbehaves," MGM.
In 1936: "Her Master's Voice." "Palm Springs," Para-
mount; "The Unguarded Hour," MGM; "They Met In a
Taxi," "The Man Who Lived Twice." Columbia: "Flying
Hostess." U: collaborated photography "'Career Woman,"
2nth Cent. -Fox.
VAN UPP, VIRGINIA: Writer. In 1934: collaborated
on '"The Pursuit of Happiness." "Ready for Love," Para-
mount. In 1935; collaborated on ""Nevada." "'So Red the
Rose," "Love In Bloom," Paramount. In 1936: collabor-
ated on screen play. ""Timothy's Quest." '"Too Many
Parents." ""Poppy"; screen play ""Mv American Wife."
"'Easy to Take." Paramount. In 19,37: collaborated on
screen play "'Swing High. Swing Low," Paramount.
VARCONI. VICTOR: Actor. b. KIsvard, Hungary,
March 31. 1896; h. 5 feet. 10 Inches; brown hair and
eyes; w. 180 pounds; p. Helnrich Varconl, farmer near
Budapest; e. grammar school In Budapest and commercial
college; received his stage training at Sflnmyveszetl
AcademI (meaning Actor Art High School). Stage ex-
perience first In appearances in "LIUom" and "The
Wolf"; principal triumphs were in "Romeo," "Marc
Antony." '"Hamlet" and as Richmond In ""King Richard
III": secured an engagement with the National theatre.
RudapcRf, which Is the highest success to come to an
Hungarian actor. First screen experience In Budapest:
then to Berlin and Joined Ufa: made ""Sodom and Gomor-
rah" In Vienna. Signed by DeMllle and made his first
American appearance In pictures In '"Triumph"; also
played in '"Changing Husbands" and '"Feet of Clay for
Paramount: returned to Europe (1924-25) and made "The
Dancers" and "Last Days of Pompeii"; returned to the
United States and took the part of Prince Dmitri In "The
Volga Boatman"; that of Pontius Pilate In "King of
Kings"; and appeared In "Chicago," ""Tenth Avenue,
""The Angel of Broadway" and "The Divine Lady": In
1929 In "Sinners Parade." Columbia: "Eternal Love, '
United Artists; "Captain Thunder" (1930), Warner Bros.
In 1933: "The Rebel," Universal; ""The Song You Gave
Me," BIP. In 1935: ""Roberta." RKO; "Mister Dyna-
mite," Universal. In 1936: "Dancing Pirate," RKO-
Radio; "The Plainsman." Paramount. In 1937: "Trouble
in Morocco," Columbia.
VARDEN, NORMA: Actress. In 1934 appeared In
"Turkey Time." Gaumont-Brltlsh. In 1935: "The
Student's Romance," BIP; "Music Hath Charms. '
Associated British Pictures. 1936-37: "Where There's
a Will," "East Meets West," "'The Iron Duke," GB;
""Fire Over England," London Films; "Boys Will Be
Boys." "Windbag the Sailor." "Foreign Affairs," "Stormy
Weather," Gainsborough; "Get Off My Foot," Warner
Bros.; ""Wanted." George King Prod.; ""Make Up."
Standard International; "The Lilac Domino," Capitol;
"Rhythm Racketeer," Joe Rock.
VARLEY, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
VARNEL. MARCEL: Director, b. Paris, France, Oc-
tober 16, 1894; h. 5 feet. 4 inches; dark brown hair and
hazel eyes; w. 150 pounds; e. Chaptal College in Paris,
Charter-House, London and at the French Conservatory of
Dramatic Arts in Paris; took a business course In college:
married and has one child; hy. playing the violin. Played
a variety of parts for three years and then became a di-
rector for Henri Betllle, a famous author of stage plays
In Paris. In 1925 came to the United States as a stage
director for the Shuberts; directed "Countess Marltza,"
"Circus Princess," "Sunny Days" and "Street Singer,"
all musicals: "Ladles All," "As You Desire Me" and
"Melo," dramas. Directed one picture In Paris. Signed
a Fox contract in June. 1931, and directed '"The Silent
Witness," "Chandu, the Magician." In 1933: "Infernal
Machine," Fox. In 1935: '"Dance Band." ""Girls Will Be
Bovs," BIP; ""Dance Band," FD; ""All In." In 1937:
"■OK for Sound." ""Oh! Mr. Porter." "I Give My Heart,"
Associated British Pictures. In 1936: "Public Nuisance
No. 1," General Film Distributors (England).
VARNO. ROLAND: Actor, b. Holland, 1907; h. 5 feet,
11% Inches: blond hair and Mue eyes: w. 145 pounds: n.
Anna Elizabeth and Martin Frederick Vuerhardt; e. Hol-
land, India and Germany; m. Elizabeth Tyree; hy. horse-
back riding and swimming. On stage In "Young Wood-
lev." "J'ourney's End " Appeared In German films
"Dangerous Youth." "Youth Tragedy." and ""The Blue
Aneel": Paris-Paramount film. "Sensation": "Arsene
Lunln." "As Yon Desire ^U " MGM. and others. In
1937: "Quality Street." RKO-Radio.
VARSITY SIGHT. THE: Double male quartet. In
1936: Vltaphone short product.
VASHER. H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
VASILENKO. S. N.: Music director and composer. In
1935: "Golden Taiga." Amkino.
VASILYEY. GEORGI: Director. In 1935: co-directed
"Chapayev," Lenfllm.
VASILYEV. SERGEI: Director. In 1935: co-directed
""Chapayev." Lenfllm.
VATORI. ZENI: Actor, r. n. Ralph Banico: b. July 31.
1909. New York City: h. 5 feet 10% Inches: w. 190
pounds: black hair and brown eyes: e. New York Uni-
versity: married. Before enterint motion pictures he was
a member of a stock eompanv and appeared In "The Front
Page." "The Last Mile." ""Othello." In Washington In
""Swing Your Lady." and In New York "Blind Allev" and
"Nowhere Boimd." In 1934: on sereen in "What to
Expect," "Crime Without Passion." In 1936: "The Mag-
nificent Brute." Universal.
VATTEONE, AUGUSTO CESAR: Director Buenos
.Aires, b. Riienos Aires, Argentina, Oct. 21. 1903: dark
liair and dark eyes; e. universi'v: on newspapers, maga-
zines: was publicity manager In Pathe and Osso Film, and
was promoted to sales manager In Osso Film. Specialized
In publicity for fllms. Directed "Pibleandla." first Argen-
tine film, with cast similar to Hal Roach's "Our Gang."
VAUGHAN. DOROTHY: Actress. In 1936: "Times
Snuare Playboy," WB. In 1937: "The Black Legion,"
WB.
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VAUGHAN, ELIZABETH: (See 19;!«-:;7 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.
VAUGHAN, FRANK L.: Manager, Canadian Univeral
Pilm Co., Ltd., Winnipeg, Canada; b. Montreal, Quebec.
Can., September 16, 1899; e. public school, high school.
business college, university. Enlisted with Royal Air
Force, March, 1918. Temporarily discharged. December.
1918. Joined Famous Players Film Service Ltd.. Calgary,
then controlled by the Aliens, as booker; salesman. 1919:-
transferred to Winnipeg, branch manager. Famous Play-
ers. 19'jn. .Joined Fox Film, branch manager, Calgary.
May, 1921; opened First National office, Calgary, Septem-
ber. 1922; transferred to Winnipeg. 1925. in capacity of
western manager, embracing Calgary and Winnipeg ofBces.
.Toined Universal, September, 192.5. as manager of Calgary
branch. Transferred April, 1933 to Winnipeg as Uni-
versal manager.
VAUGHN, ADAMAE: Actress. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast," Universal.
VAUGHN, ALBERTA:
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VAUGHN.
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DOROTHY:
■ \VI5.
VAUGHN, HILDA: Actress, b. BaUlmore, Md., De-
cember 27, 1898; h. 5 feet. 5 inches; w. 120 pounds; green
eyes, bronze hair; e. Girls' Latin School. Baltimore and
Vassar College. On stage in "Rain." "'Glory Hallelujah"
and others. On screen: "Three Live Ghosts." "Man-
slaughter," "It's a Wise Child," "Tailor Made Man,"
"Susan Lennox" and "Ladies of the Hit; House." In 1<I33.
"Today We Live." "Dinner at Eight." MGM; "No Mar-
riage Ties." Radio. In 1934: "Anne of Green Gables."
RKO. In 1935: "The Wedding Night." United Artists;
"Straight from the Heart," Universal; "Chasing Yester-
day." RKO; "Men Without Names," Paramount. In
1936: "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." Paramount;
"Everybody's Old Man," "Half Anctel," "Banjo on My
Knee." 20th Cent. -Fox; "The Witness Chair," RICO-
Radio.
VAVITCH, MICHAEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-ilmanac. )
VEGA. FRANCISCO COMACHO: (See 1936-37 Motion
I'icture Almanac. )
VEIDT, CONRAD: Actor, b. Berlin. Germany. Jan-
uary 22, 1893; h. 6 feet 2 inches; black hair, blue eyes:
w. 182 pounds; e. Berlin high school, and received his
stage training on the stages all over Europe; m. non-
professional; hy. motoring, sailing and reading. He was
a pupil of Max Reinhardt and played on the stage with
Emil .Tannings, Albert Basserman, Werner Krauss and
Paul Wegner; also appeared in stock in Germany and
Austria. Among his pictures are "The Cabinet of Dr.
Caligari," ""Three Wax Works," "Lady Hamilton." "Lu-
crezia Borgia," "Brothers Schellenberg," "Prince Cuckoo,"
"Henry IV." -'The Student of Prague." "The Beloved
Rogue." "A Man's Past." "The Man Who Laughs," "Erik
the Great," the last four being American-made pictures.
In 1929 in "Jerusalem." "The Last Company." Ufa:
(1933) "Rome Express." Universal; "F. P. 1," Ufa-Gau-
mont British: "I Was a Spy," Gaumont-British; "Jew
Suss" ('"Power"). G-B. 1934; "Bella Donna." Twicken-
ham. In 1935: "The Wandering Jew." Olympics; "The
Passing of the Third Floor Back." "King of the
Damned," Gaumont-British. In 1937: "Dark Journey."
UA; "Under the Red Robe." 20th Cent.-Fox.
VEILLER, ANTHONY: Writer. Educated at Union
College. New York City; worked as a reporter, theatre
manager, publicist, advertiser and playwright. Under con-
tract to Radio on writing staff. Is the son of Bayard
Veiller and has written several successful plays. In 1932:
collaborated on "Breach of Promise." World Wide. In
1934 wrote screen play of "The Witching Hour," "The
Notorious Sophie Lang." "Menace." Paramount; collabor-
ated on "Father Brown, Detective." Paramount. In 1935:
collaborated on screen nlay. "Star of Midnight." "Break
of Hearts," "Seven Keys to Baldpate," RKO; screen
play. "Jalna." "I Dream Too Much." RKO-Radio; col-
laborated "College Scandal." Paramount. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play, "The Lady Consents." "A Woman
Rebels," RKO-Radio: screen play "The ex-Mrs. Brad
ford,"' "Winterset." RKO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated
on screen play "The Soldier and the Lady," "Stage Door,"
RKO-Radio.
VEILLER, BAYARD: Writer. Director, b. Brooklyn.
N. Y.. January 2. 1869; h. 5 feet. 2 inches: gray hair
and brown eyes; w. 170 pounds; married and has one
sun. .\iithuny. Signed contruct with JKjJI ami wrote
"Within the Law." "The Thirteenth Chair.' "The T lal
of Mary Dugan" ; directed "Trial of Mary Dugan" ; wrote
original story of "Guilty Hands" and "Unashamed."
"Night Court," "Arsene Lupin," for .\IGM. In 1931:
"The Witching Hour." I'aramount. In 1935: produced
"Car 99," Paramount.
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VEJAR, HARRY:
.\lmanac. >
VEKROFF, PERRY N.
.\lnianac. )
VELASCO, MERCEDES: (Set
Almanac. )
VELAZCO, EMIL: President of Velazco Productions,
Inc.; b. Mexico City, Mexico, October 20, 1898; c. United
States. Studied organ in Chicago. Contract to play on
Paramount Publix circuit. To New York as organ soloist
for the Roxy theatre in 1927. Returned to Paramount
Publix. Played over radio station WOR for four years.
Opened his own studio in 1928. Composer of piano, organ
and orchestra music. Best known composition jazz piano
concerto "Kaleidoscope." Writer of original scores foi
organ and orchestra for pictures.
VELESA, PAUL: Actor. In 1935: "La Crise Est
Finie," Nero Films.
VELEZ, LUPE: Actress, r. n. Lupe Velez de Villalobos,
b. San Louis Potosi, Mexico. July 18. 1910; h. 5 feet,
black hair and brown eyes; w. 115 pounds; p. Josephine
Velez and Colonel Villalabos, mother was an opera singer;
m. Johnny Weissniullcr. actor; e. Our Lady of the Lake
Convent, San Antonio, Tex. ; hy. making rugs and driving
her car. Was a dancer in the musical comedy, "Rata-
plan." in Mexico City and also in the ""Music Box Revue"
in Hollywood, owned by Fanchon and Marco. Won recog-
nition in her portrayal in Douglas Fairbanks' United
Artists picture. "The Gauche." after which she played
opposite Rod LaRocque in "Stand and Deliver"; then in
D. W. Griffith's United Artists production. "Masquerade":
and was loaned to I'aramount Pictures to co-star with
(iaiy Codiicr in "The Wulf SuriK." lla.> also appeared in
(1929) "Lady of the Pavements," United Artists; "Where
East Is East." MGM: "Tiger Rose." Warner Bros.;
"Hell Harbor" (1930). United Artists; "Storm" (19.30).
Universal; ""East Is West" Universal; "Resurrection,"
Universal; in 1932: "The Squaw Man." and "Cuban Love
Song," MGM; "Men in Her Life." Columbia; "The
Broken Wing" (1932). Paramount: (1932) "Kongo,"
MGM; "The Half-Naked Truth," RKO Radio; (1933'
"Hot Pepper." Fox; ""Mr. Broadway," produced hy
Broadway-Hollywood Productions. In 1934: "Palooka."
United Artists: "Laaghlng Boy." "Hollywood Party "
MGM; "Strictly Dynamite." RKO. In 1935: •'The
.Mcirals of IMarcus." Twickenham. In 1936; "Gypsy
Melody," ABP,
VELIE, JAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture .\lmanac.)
VELOZ AND YOLANDA: Dancers. In 1934 anneared
in "Many Happy Returns," Paramount. In 1935: created
and staged specialty dance. "Rumba." Paramount; ap-
lieared in "I'mler the Pampas Moon." Fox. In 1936:
appeared in "Champagne Waltz." Paramount.
VENABLE. EVELYN: Actress, b. Cincinnati. Ohio.
Oct. 18, 1913; m. Hal Mohr, cameraman: n. Professor
and Mrs. Emerson Venable. On stage: "Dear Brutus,"
"Cyrano de Bereerac." and "Hamlet." In 1933 appeared
on screen in "Cradle Song," Paramount. In 1931: "7Javid
Harum," Fox; "Death Takes a Holiday." "Double Door."
"Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," Paramount. In
1935: "The County Chairman." "The little Colonel"
Fnx: "Vagabond Lady." MGM; "Alice Adams," RKO-
"Harjnonv Lane." "Streamline Express," Mascot. In
l!i:i(i: "Star for a Night." 2llth Cent.-Fox; "North of
.N'ome." Columliia; "Happy Go Lucky," Republic.
VEN ESS, AMY: Actress, b. England. For years toured
the United States, returning to England 1922. where she
has done continuous stage work. Placed under contract
by BIP, she appeared in a number of talkers Including
"Hobson's Choice" (1931): "Let Me Explain Dear"
(1932); "Their Night Out" (1933); "Hawleys of High
Street" (1933); "The Love Nest" (1933); specialty is
mother-in-law parts. In 1935: "Lorna Doone," Asso-
ciated Talking Pictures; "Brewster's Millions," B and
D- "The Old Curiosity Shop," "Elizabeth of England."
BIP. In 19,37; "The Mill on the Floss." National
Provincial.
VENTURINI, EDWARD DAN: (.See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
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VENUTA, 8 EN AY: Singer. Has appeared on New
i'ork stage and in nigiit clubs. In IdS'r. Universal short
product.
VERDERA, CLARE: (Sco HKlfi nr MnliDn Picture
Almanai-. i
VERE, IRENE: .\ctress. In 11KJ7: •■Tliis'll .Make You
Whistle," Wilcox I'rodiictlons.
VEREBES, ERNST: (See l!i:^li-:!7 .Motion Picture
.Almanac.)
VERETTI, MAESTRO: Music. In 1936: directed
music "Sfiuadione lUaiico" (White Sciuadrons), E.N.I.C.
VERGANO, ALDO: Writer. In lil.'lii: collaborated on
.screen play "Cavalry." r.\.
VERL. FRANCIS M.: (See l!i:iG-37 itotion Picture
-Mnianac.i
VERLAY, ALICE: Songs. In 1935: "La Maternelle."
John S. Tapernoux-Metropolis.
VERLINSKY, VLADIMIR: President, Amklno. b.
Odessa, Russia, Sept. 10, 1902; married; p. Israel ana
Mary Berg: e. Moscow University, economist. Film
Industry 1930. Vice-president Export Dept.. Combined
.Motion I'i.tuie Ijiiluslrics of t'.S.S.R. Then present post.
(Sec 19:M-37 Motion Picture
VERNELL, PEARL:
.Miiianac. )
VERNO, JERRY: Actor, b. London, England. July
26, 1896. British stage comedian, musical comedy, variety
and regular film appearances since 1931. Films include:
1931, "Beggar Student," (British Lion) "Hotel Splen
dide" (Ideal); 1932. "There Goes the Bride," (Gauraont-
Brltish); 1933, "His Wife's Mother," (B.I. P.); 1934,
"Life of the Party," (Warner-British) ; 1933. "The
Thirty-Nine Steps." (GB) "Royal .Uibilee" (BIP). In
1936: "Ourselves Alone." "Gypsy Melody." ABP; "Troop-
ship," Erich Pommer; "Broken Blossoms." Twickenham.
In 1937: "Sensation," Wardour Films; "Pagliacci," IIA;
".\on Stop New York," GB.
VERNOLA, RENATO: Publicity Manager, Warnei
Brothers-First National Films. S. A. I.. Rome. Italy. Via
Palestro 68; b. Pisa, Italy. May 2. 1907: p. Tommaso
Vernola ; e. classic and commercial. Journalist: corre-
spondent of the principal Italian and foreign newspapers
and magazines: author of comedies and stories. Editor
of a monthly magazine of stories. Since 1933 oublicitv
manager of Warner Brothers-First National. Rome.
VERNON, BOBBY: Actor, b. Chicago. 111., March 9.
1897; h. 5 feet 2 Inches; light brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 145 pounds; p. Dorothy Vernon, professional; e. San
Francisco high school; m. Angela Vernon; hy. yachting.
He started his stage career at the age of 11 with Kolb
and Dill, entering pictures five years later at the age of
16. He has been with Universal, Sennett and Christie, In
a large number of comedies, among them "Footloose
Widows"; In Vitaphone No. 4036, "Cry Baby." In 1933
with Agnes Brand Leahy adapted "Lone Cowboy," Para-
mount. In 1934: collaliorated on "Hume nn the Range,"
"Menace," "Klmer and Elsie." "Lone Covilioy," Para-
mount. In 1935: collaborated on "Give Us This Night,"
"Woman Trap," ".Annapolis Farewell," "Two for To-
night," "Man on the Flying Trapeze," "Mississippi,"
Paramount. In 19:16: collaborated on screen play "Poppy,"
"College Holiday," Paramount.
Motion Picture
VERNON, DOROTHY: (See 1936-
-Almanac. )
VERNON. FLORENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. 1
VERNON, HOPE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
anac. )
VERNON, SUZY:
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VERNON, VINTON: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "Roman
Scandals." United Artists. In 1935 collaborated on re-
cording of "Clive of India," "Folies Bergere," "Cardinal
Richelieu," "The Dark Angel." United Artists-20th
Century; music recorder, "This Is the Life," "Bad
Boy," "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," "Charlie Chan's
Secret," "The Littlest Rebel," "The Man Who Broke
the Bank at Monte Carlo," "Metropolitan," "Music Is
Magic," "My Marriage," "Navy Wife," "Paddy O'Day,"
"Show Them No Mercy," "Thanks a Million." "Your
Uncle Dudley." 20th Century-Kox. In 1936: music
recorder. "King of Burlesciue," "Professional Soldier,"
20th Century-Fox.
VEIIONINA, VERA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
VERRILL, VIRGINIA: Singer, player, b. HolLvwood;
p. Amy .McLean, iMofessionai. Sang with popular orchestras
cjvcr NBC and cliS. In 1936-37: Universal short product.
VESPRO, ROSE: (See 1936-37 Motion I'icture Al-
manac, )
VETCHINSKY, A.: Art Director. In 1934: "Aunt
Sally." Gaumont-British. In 1936: "Where Tliere's a
Will," GB; "Nine Days a Queen," GB. In 1937 ; "OK
for Sound."
VIARISIO, A.: Player. In 1936: "Cavalry." UA.
VIARISIO. ENRICO: Actor. In 1936: "Tlie Wedding
JIarch," Franco-American Sales; "Milizia Territoriaie,"
Xuovo-Mondo. In 1937: "30 Secondi d'Amore" (30
Seconds of Love), E.J. A.
VIC, CAPTAIN: (See 1936-::!- Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
VICHTER, MURRAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VICK, W.: Camerman. In 1936: handled photography
"Cavalry," I^A.
VICTOR, ALEXANDER FERDINAND: President,
Victor Animatograph Corporation, Davenport, Iowa and
New York; b. Sweden, June 20. 1878; married; e. Poly-
technic. Stockholm; Four Arts. Paris. Studies and travel.
Pioneer exhibitor of motion pictures in India. 1895-6;
other oriental countries later. Inventor of spiral plate
film In 1909; Inventor of reflecting arc, 1912; inventor of
self centering arc, 1912; first conception of concentrated
filament lamp, 1912; also i)ortable suit case proiector. 1912:
and portable .stereopticon, 1!I12; inventor of many
mechanical and optical improvements. During the years
1911-32 inventor of The Animatophone, Talking Pictures
In 1925: The Victor Color Process. 1926. pioneered In the
'iS mm. Safety standard tor motion pictures. 1917; placed
on market the first 16 mm. camera and projector for ama-
teurs. 1923. Secretary of Society of Motion Picture
Engineers. 1918 and vice-president of the Society In
1921. Now actively engaged in developing and manu-
facturing motion picture apparatus. Maker of the
Victor Cameras. Victor Projectors, talking picture ap-
paratus, with factories In Davenport, Iowa, with head-
quarters in New York. Member, Players Club. N. Y. ;
Bock Island Golf Club; Adventurers Club. Chicago: So-
ciety of Motion Picture Engineers: American Society of
Swedish EPijineers.
VICTOR, HENRY: Actor, b. London, England, Oct. 2,
1898; h. 6 feet 2 Inches; greenish blue eyes and dark
hair; w. 193 pounds; e. Germany, specializing in lan-
guages: hy. golf, tennis. Has lived in London, Paris, New
York, Los Angeles, Leipzig. Entered pictures in 1923.
Pictures include: "Prodigal Son," "Love Story of Aliette
Brunton." "Royal Oak," "The Luck of the Navy," "Tom-
my Atkins," "The Guns of Loos," "L'Argent," "The
Hate Ship," "Seas Beneath." "One Heavenly Night,"
United Artists; "Suicide Fleet" RKO-Pathe; "Luxury
Liner," Paramount; also in "Freaks," in 1933 in "I Spy,"
BIP; "Tiger Bay," A.T.P; "Conquest of the Air,"
London Films; "Handle With Care" (RKO-London). In
19:i4: "The Scotland Y'ard Mystery." BIP. In 1936:
"The Silent Barrier," "The Fighting Navy."
VICTOR, VINA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. I
VICTOROV, M.: Actor. In 1935: "Song of Happi-
ness." Vostokfllm.
VI DOR, CHARLES: Director, b. Budapest. July 27.
1900; h. 5 feet 10 Inches: brown hair and blue eyes:
w. 162 pounds; e. attended college and served one year
in the war as a lieutenant: hy. horseback riding. Directed
"The Bridge." and was assistant director on the German
picture. "Frederick the Great." Directing for MGM.
Directed "The Mask of Fu Manchu." In 1934: "Double
Door." Paramount; "Sensation Hunters." Monogram. In
1935: "Strangers All." "The Arizonian." "His Family
Tree," RKO, In 1936: "Muss 'Em Up." RKO. In
1937; ".\ Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
VIDOR, FLORENCE: Actress, b. Houston. Texas: h. 5
feet 4'^ Inches; brown hair and eyes: w. 118 pounds: p.
Ida and John F. Arto, non-professionals; e. public schools
and Convent of Sacred Heart in Houston : m. Jascha
Heifetz, professional. Began her screen career by work-
ing for Vitagraph In a small part, having been in-
troduced by Corinne Griffith, also of Texas. Her next
engagement was with Fox In Frank Lloyd's "A Tale
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of Two Cities"; then to Paramount for a year oppoalt*
Sessue Hayakawa; and In Cecil B. DeMlUe'i "Old Wlvei
for New"; also in "Till I Come Back to You." Tlicr
"The Popular Sin," "Afraid to Love." "The World al
Her Feet," "One Woman to Another," "Honeymoot
Hate," "Doomsday" and "The Magnificent Flirt." "China-
town Nights" (ia29). Paramount.
VIDOR, KING WALLIS: Director, b. Galveston, Texas.,
February 8, 1894; h. 5 feet 11% Indies; blacli hair and
blue eyes; w. 18a pounds; p. Kate VVallis and Charles
Shelton Vldor, non- professionals; e. private school at
Galveston, Texas, and the Peacock Military Academy. San
Antonio. Texas, and Tome College, Port Deposit. Md. ;
hy Tennis and boating. He has directed "Tuin in the
Koad," "The Jack Knife Man," "Peg O' My Heart,"
"Three Wise Fools," "The Sky Pilot," "Wild Oranges,"
"La Boheme," "Bardelys the Magnificent," "Tlie Big
Parade," "The Crowd," "The Patsy," "Hallelujah,"
"Show People," "Billy the Kid," "Not So Dumb."
"Street Scene," "The Champ," "Cynara," United Artists;
"Bird of Paradise," Radio. In 1933 produced "The
Strangers Return," MGM. "Our Daily Bread," which he
also wrote and directed, released through UA, 1934. In
1935 directed "The Wedding Night," United Artists;
"So Red the Rose." Paramount. In 1936: produced,
directed, and collaborated on screen story "The Texas
Rangers," Paramount.
VIENNA BOYS' CHOIR: In 1935: "The Big Broad-
cast of 1936," Paramount.
VIERTEL, BERTHOLD: Director, b. Vienna, Austria,
June 28, 1885; m., three sons; e. high school and uni-
versity, Vienna; studied philosophy. Wrote and published
verses, a novel, a drama and philosophical essays. Started
as a stage director in Vienna, later In Dresden and
Berlin, where he had his own theatre. Made silent pic-
tures in Berlin including Ibsen's "Doll's House" for
Ufa, "The Adventures of a Banknote" (Fox). Going to
Hollywood in 1927, wrote script of "Four Devils" and
directed for Fox "Seven Faces" with Paul Muni," "Man
Trouble," with Milton Sills; for Paramount, "A Mag-
nificent Lie." with Ruth Chatterton, "The Wiser Sex,"
with Claudette Colbert, "Man From Yesterday," Clive
Brook and Colbert. Went to London in 1933: has directed
for Gaumont-British "Little Friend," "Passing of the
Third Floor Back," and "Rliodes of Africa."
VIERTEL, SALKA: Writer, b. Poland. Actress on
German stage. Played Ibsen. Started with Max Rein-
hardt. Came to Hollywood and appeared in German
version of "Anna Christie." Wrote original story "Queen
Christina," 1934; collaborated on screen play "The Painted
Veil," 1934, MGM; in 1935: "Anna Karenina," MGM.
VIGNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
VIGNOLA, ROBERT C: Actor and Director, b. Italy;
e. Albany. New York; hy. hunting and swimming. Was
on stage seven years with Shakespearean repertoire. En-
tered pictures In 1907 with Kalem; went to call on
Sidney Olcott when he needed an actor lor a particularly
eccentric role and Olcott offered to give him start; went
abroad in Olcott's company, "From the Manager to the
Cross"; directed "The World and His Wife," "When
Knighthood Was In Flower," "Fifth Avenue," "Cabaret,"
"Tropical Madness," "The Bed Sword." In 1933
directed "Broken Dreams," Monogram. In 1934 directed
"The Scarlet Letter," Majestic. In 1935: "The Perfect
Clue," Majestic.
VIHROG, JESSIE: Actress. In 1936: 'Xa Paloma,"
Casino.
VILBERT, HENRY (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VILLA, ROBERTO: Player. In 1936: "II Grande
Apello" (The Great Call) UA.
VILLAR, CARLOS (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VILLARREAL. JULIO 0.: Publicity manager of
MGM, Argentina; b. Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina. July
22. 1902; e. high school graduate, and university student;
married. Was publicity agent. Joined MGM as Argentina
publicity manager in 1932.
VILLATORO. CARLOS: Actor. b. Mexico City,
Mexico, April 12, 1907; h. 5 feet, 7% inches; light brown
hair and brown eyes; w. 175 pounds; p. fatlier pro-
fessional; e. ichools of Mexico; married; hy. stamp col-
lecting. Was bank clerk. With MGM in Hollywood. Has
acted for most Mexican motion picture companies in
Mexico.
VILLEGAS, LUCIO: Actor. In 1935: "Goln" to
Town," Paiamount; "Storm Over the Andei." Unlrersal.
In 1936: "'a Message to Garcia," 20th Century -Fox.
VILLIERS, KENNETH: Actor, r. n. same. b. Ceylon,
June 27, 1912; h. 6 feet; w. 174 pounds; red-fair hair,
blue eyes; chief hobby is sailing; p. Evelyn Vaughan and
Dorothy Moore -Lane, professionals; e. trained for Navy,
ran away to go on stage. Stage career England and Con-
tinent before screen. Films: "White Ensign. , Sound
City; "Things to Come," London Films; Broken
Blossoms," Twickenham; "Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk,
Warner; "Cutie," British Lion; "Stormy Weather.
Gainsborough.
VINCENOT, LOUIS: Actor, r. n. Louis P. V. de
Malzeville; b. San Francisco. Cal., Sept. L 1°»'^: °-, *
feet; brown-gray hair and brown eyes; w. 185 pounds,
p non-professionals; e. Cambridge University, Pans, and
United States; married. Was manufacturer representative
and importer and exporter. On screen in 1934: Lime-
liouse Blues." In 1935: "The Werewolf o London
"Three Kids and a Queen,' Universal. In 193b. ine
Leathernecks Have Landed," Republic, and others.
Associate of Nell Klages in talent management agency.
VINCENT, ALLEN: Actor, b. Spokane, Wash.; e. high
school, three years at Dartmouth College. Went to Holly-
wood for series of pictures. Was in Pathe's' 'Mothers
Boy" In 1929. Played on stage In "Romance," "Czarina,
"Starlight." Went to New York, appearing in "Strictly
Dishonorable," "The Greeks Had a Word for It, The
Cradle Snatchers," "Out of Step." "Starlight, ' ^.Gran<J
Street Follies." "The Vortex." "A Lady's Virtue. _
"Spread Eagle." Appeared in Denver In "Spread Eagle
and "The Cradle Snatchers" for summer, then in San
Francisco in "The Vortex." "The Pelican," "Daddy B
Gone A-Hunting." Played in Oakland in more tiian 2U
plays, in Los Angeles with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr-. "•
"Saturday's Children." Reappeared in Oakland, In Holly-
wood next to New York. In stock in Newport; played In
"The First Little Show" and "The Vinegar Tree' in
New York. Was given test, and was placed under con-
tract by Paramount in 1931. Appeared In 1933 in
"Daring Daughters," Capital; "I have Lived," Chester-
field; "Carnival Lady," "Hollywood Film Exchange;
in 1934 in "Hi, Nellie," Warner; "Success at Any Price,
KKO Radio. In 1935: "It's a Bet," BIP; "The Return
of Peter Grimm," RKO. In 1936: "Chatterbox, BKO;
"Sutter's Gold." U; "Easy Money," Invincible. In 1937:
"A Family Affair," MGM.
VINCENT, FERNAND R.: General Secretary, (^lambre
Syndicate Francaise de la Cinematographic. Was bom in
Marmagne, (S and L) France. March 26, 1907; e. received
the Bachelier es Lettres et es Sciences. Paris University:
married and has one child. Was secretary to the Films
Sonores Tobis, Paris, then director, publicity department.
Societe Generale de Cinematosraphie (Films Vandal et
Delac). Paris, starting in 1930.
VINCENT, LOUIS: Actor. In 1935: "The Werewolf
of London," Universal.
VINCENT, SAILOR: Actor. Appeared In "Speakeasy"
(1929). Fox. In 1935: "She Gets Her Man." Universal.
VINCENT, WALTER W.: Exhibitor. Wllmer & Vincent
Circuit, 1776 Broadway, New York City; b. Lake Geneva
Wis., Aug. 10, 1868; married; e. public schools, high school
and college. Actor, stage director, playwright, producer,
legitimate and vaudeville theatre manager. First vice-
president. Actors' Fund of America. Vice-president. Con-
solidated Film. In 1935, board chairman of Republic
Pictures. Vice-President Wilmer & Vincent Corporation.
VINCENT, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VINCENTI, PAUL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
VINE, VERNON: News editor. Northwest Farm News,
Bellingham, Wash.; b. Bellingham, May 15, 1910; p.
Sherman and Grace; e. Western Washington College and
University of Washington; married. Bellingham Herald.
1928; Seattle Times. 1929; Bellingham Herald. 1929-32;
Northwest Farm News, 1932-33: Bellingham Herald, 1933-
34; Northwest Farm News since 1934.
VINETTE: Actress. In 1936: "The Robber Symphony,"
produced by Concordia.
VINSON, HELEN: Actress, b. Beaumont, Texas; b. 5
feet 6% inches; w. 120 pounds; brown eyes, blonde hair;
e University of Texas for two years; m. Fred Perry, one
of foremost tennis players. Stage experience. Pictures
include: "Jewel Bobbery," "Two Against tlie World,"
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"They Call It Sin." "I Am a Fueltive From a Chain
Bane " "Lawyer Man" and "Grand Slam," all Warner-
First' National. In 1933: "Midnight Club." Paramount:
"The Power and the Glory," "As Husbands Go, Fox;
"The Kennel Murder Case" and "Little Giant," First
National 1934: "The Life of Virgie Winters,' "Lets
Try Again," KKO: "Broadway Bill," "The Captain
Hates the Sea." Columbia. In 1935: "A Notorious
Gentleman." Universal; "The Wedding Night. United
Artists- "Private Worlds." Paramount: "Age of Indis-
rretion " MGM; "Transatlantic Tunnel." GB; "Kina of
the Damned." Gaumont-British. In 1936: "Love In
Exile." General; "Reunion," 20th Cent. -Fox.
VINOGRADOV: Scenario writer. In 1936: "Anna,"
Amkino.
VINTON. ARTHUR: Actor, r. n. Arthur Rolfe Vin-
ton; b. Brooklyn. N. Y. ; h. 6 feet. 1 inch; light brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 185 pQUnds: e. common school.
Brooklyn N. T. ; married; hy. farming, breeding horses
and gieat Danes. Broadway featured player with David
Belasco and Sam Harris. Plays: "Whistling in the
Dark." "On the Spot." "Chicago." "The Big Fight."
Films include "Washington Merry-Go-Round." "Man
Against Woman." "The Woman He Married." Columbia.
"Gambling Ship." Paramount; "Blondie Johnson,"
Warner; "Laughter In Hell," Universal; "Picture
Snatcher." Warner; "Lilly Turner," "Heroes for Sale,"
"Son of a Sailor," First National; "When Strangers
Marry." Columbia; "This Day and Age." Paramount:
"The Avenger." Monogram; "Gambling Lady," Warner-
"Dames." Warner; "Cross Country Cruise." Universal;
"A Very Honorable Guy." "The Personality Kid." First
National. In 1935: "Society Doctor." MGM; "Unknown
Woman." Columbia; "Little Big Shot," Warner; "Cir-
cumstantial Evidence," Chesterfield; "King Solomon of
Broadway," Universal; "Red Salute," UA.
VISAROFF, MICHAEL: Actor, b. Russia, Nov. 18.
1892: h. 5 feet, 11 inches; brown hair and grey eyes-
w. 210 pounds; p. professionals; e. Russian college. Im-
perial Dramatic School; m. Miss Skdhan, professional; hy.
writing, sculpture. Was on stage. On screen in "The
Swan," Paramount, 1924; In 1927: "Romona," United
Artists: "The Last Command." Paramount; "We Amer-
icans." Universal. "Two Arabian Nights." "Cactus"; ?n
1929: "Disraeli." "Hungarian Rhapsody." "The Exalted
Flapper." Fox. In 1930: "Dracula." Universal; "Morocco."
Paramount; "Arizona Terror." Tiffany. In 1931: "Mata
Hari." MGM; "Freaks." MGM; "The Man Who Played
God." Warner. In 1933: "Strange People." Chesterfield;
"Th« Barbarian." MGM; "The King of the Arena." Uni-
versal: in 1934: "The Merry Frinks." Warner Bros.;
"The Cats-Paw." Fox; "Wagon Wheels." Paramount. In
1935: "One More Spring," Fox; "The Mark of the
Vampire." MGM; "The Break of Hearts." RKO: "Anna
Karenina." MGM; "Paddy O'Day." 20th Century-Fox.
In 1936: "The Gay Desperado," UA; "Champagne Waltz."
Paramount. In 1937: "Soldier and the Lady." RKO-Radio.
VISAROFF, NINA: Actress. In 1935: "Paddy O'Day."
20th Century-Fox.
VISART: Costume designer. In 1936: collaborated on
costumes "The Plainsman," Paramount.
ViSCHER, BLANCA: Actress, b. Guatemala. Central
America; h. 5 feet 5 Inches; w. 115 pounds; black hair,
brown eyes ; p. Werner Vischer, who owns a coffee
plantation In Guatemala. Appeared in many Spanish
pictures including the Fox productions "Forbidden
Melody," "A Romantic Widow" and "The Last Man on
Earth." In 1933: "My Weakness." "The Worst Woman
in Paris?", "Walls of Gold." "As Husbands Go," "I
Am Suzanne," Fox. In 1935: "Under the Pampas
Moon." Fox. In 1936: "A Message to Garcia," 20th
Century-Fox; "The Devil on Horseback," GN.
VISHNEVSKY. VSEVOLOD: Writer. In 1936: scenario
"We Are from Kronstadt." Amkino.
VITAPHONE KIDDIES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VITUKNOVSKY. M.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
story "Gypsies," Amkino.
VLASKEK, JANE: See June Lang.
VOGAN. EMMET: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Love
Birds." Universal. In 1935: "Stars Over Broadway."
Warner. In 1936: "The Big Noise," WB; "Two In Re-
volt," RKO-Radio.
VOGEDING, FREDRIK: Actor and singer, b. Nyme-
gen, Holland, March 28, 1890; e. Amsterdam and Cologne.
Played in Cologne In 1907, and appeared on European
Vin— Vol
stage as singer and actor for 12 years. In 1919 came to
America. Played on stage in "Light of the World,"
"Klki," "The Fool," "Czarina," "Starlight," "Little
Old New York." Played stock in cities Including San
Francisco. Sold Insurance in Hollywood. Appeared In
"Below the Sea" (1933). Columbia. "My Lips Betray,"
Fox; "Fury of the Jungle," Columbia; and others. In
1934: "Orient Express." Fox. In 1935: "Mills of the
Gods." Columbia; "The Woman in Red." First National;
"Charlie Chan in Shanghai." 20th Century-Fox; "Bar-
bary Coast," UA. In 1936: "The House of a Thousand
Candles." Republic; "A Message to Garcia," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
VOGEL. HUGO R.: Lincoln and Butterfly Theatres.
Kenosha. Wis.; b. Chicago, 111.. June 5, 1894; married;
p. Charles and Sarah Vogel; e. high school. With J. I.
Case Co. and International Harvester Co. in Canada and
purchasing agent of Twin City Separator Co.. Minneapolis.
Minn. In theatre equipment and supply end of business
for fifteen years. Joined Teco Products Mfg. Co..
Minneapolis, Minn., in 1920 in an executive capacity:
then with Exhibitors Supply Co.. Minneapolis, Minn., as
a salesman being transferred to Milwaukee, Wis. as branch
manager of the National Theatre Supply Co. located in
Milwaukee from 1926 to 1932.
VOGEL, A-MIKE: Chairman, Managers' Round Table
Club. Motion Picture Herald; b. Muskogee, Okla..
March 23, 1895; m. Lillian Mark, son; p. Jacob K. and
Florence S. Vogel; e. New York public and high schools.
Cornell University. Advertising director and assistant
sales manager. Automobile tire and accessory business.
Research investigator. Assistant manager. Loew's Grand.
Atlanta. Ga. ; manager, Loew's, Knoxville. Tenn. ; field
exploitation for Paramount Pictures in Seattle, Portland.
St. Louis. Pittsburgh; theatre advertising agency and
operator In Florida during boom. Opened first inde-
pendent radio talent and advertising agency; G. M. Im-
perlU Chain Theatres. Pittsburgh. Opened Paradise
theatre in Chicago for Balaban and Katz; was manager.
Park Plaza Theatre, New York; inaugurated Fox Amuse-
ment News for Fox Theatres in Bast; advertising man-
ager. Fox Detroit, and same post for Fox Metropolitan
Theatres with headquarters at Academy of Music; director
of press book and national exploitation. Fox Films, before
joining Motion Picture Herald.
VOGEL, WILLIAM M.: President, V and D Produc-
tions, Inc., William Vogel Distributing Corp., New York,
N. Y. ; b. Ruth, Michigan; p. William F. Vogel; e.
graduated North Central college (B. S. Degree). Com-
pleted two years Hastings Law, California University.
Left law college 1915 on Invitation of W. W. Hodklnson
to represent Paramount Pictures in South America. In-
stead went to Australia with World and Metro Produc-
tion. Returned to New York 1917 and contracted world
distribution except the U. S. and Canada of First Na-
tional "Million Dollar Chaplins" : organized William Vogel
Distributing Corp., which acquired foreign distribution of
many independent products. Organized Producers Inter-
national Corp.. 1925. was vice president and general
manager. This company opened exchanges in England
and In many other toreisn countries; Producers Interna-
tional was later merged with Pathe foreign department Into
Pathe International Corp., and at that time sold stock
interest to Pathe Exchange (1929); organized V and D
Productions, Inc., 1931 which produced "Honeymoon Lane"
for Paramount distribution.
VOICE OF EXPERIENCE, THE: Radio lecturer. In
1936: Columbia short product.
VOIGHT, HUBERT L.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VOITSIK, ADA: Actress. In 1936: "Anna," Amkino.
VOKEL, ELDA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
VOLCK, ADALBERT GEORGE: Director, president,
assistant treasurer. Hawks-Volck Corporation; president,
director. A. George Volck. Inc.. and construction engineer,
b. Houston. Texas. August 6. 1886; h. 6 feet % inch; gray
ish black hair and brown eyes; w. 171 pounds; p. Eliza-
beth Bell Bates and George Andrews Volck, non-pro-
fessionals; e. by tutors brought from Germany; m. Helen
Halstead, non -professional: hy. work, writing, engineering
and scientific research, finance and foreign travel. Mem-
ber. American Society of Civil Engineers; lieutenant com-
mander. Civil Encineering Corps; member United States
Navy Reserve; American Institute of Electrical Engineers;
American Society of Mechanical Engineers; military en-
gineer member. Society of American Military Engineers:
associate member. United States Naval Institute; active
member. Society of Motion Pictures Engineers; member.
Technicians Branch, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences; member, Soclete des Ingenieurs Civlls de Prance-
Registered civil engineer. State of California, June Ut
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Vol— Von
September, in04, with Wilnier Waldo, C. E. Octob«r,
1905, to May, 1907, with O'Rourke EngineerinK and Con-
struction Company, New York City. May, 1907. to
August, 1910, with New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company, December, 1910, to August, 1911,
with Red Hook Light and Power Company. 1911 to 1913.
inspection trio to Panama for study of construction and
engineering methods. Six months with New York Edison
Company. From 1914 to February, 1917, in Europe for
study, observation and investigation of engineering and
business methods in England, France, Italy, Sicily,
Switzerland, tpain and North Africa. January, 1918. tc
June. 1920. with the United States Shipping Board.
Emergency Fleet Corporation, In Washington under Ad-
miral Bowles, then with Headquarters in New York City
as resident engineer under Admiral Rousseau, then as
Chief Engineer of the Northern Atlantic District. Chair-
man of the Organization and Efficiency Committee. North-
ern Atlantic District, and Chairman of the Technical
Staff and Board, Northern Atlantic District and other
concurrent appointments; and later District Manager. June.
1920, to May, 1921, foreign travel. May 1921, to Febru-
ary, 1922, research work, financial studies and general
consulting engineering work for Warren F. Hayes, cor-
respondents for Clarence Hodson & Company, Inc., June.
1922, to Los Angeles as vice president in charge of
flnance and production. Selznick Pictures Corporation
and vice president of Select Pictures Corporation. Later
vlth Robertson -Cole Studio; then special financial and
consulting work in connection with other motion picture
enterprises. With Thomas H. Ince Studios as assistant
production manager, assistant general production manager,
organization and efficiency engineer and chief engineer
February, 1925, to April. 1928, with Cecil B. DeMille
Pictures Corporation as assistant general manager and chief
engineer. February. 1929. to April 11. 1934. was vice-
president of Myron Selznick. Inc., and also vice president
and treasurer of Frank Joyce-Myron Selznick. Ltd.
VOLKOV, R.: Actor. In 1930: "Dubrovsky." Amkino.
VOLKOV. v.: Actor. In 1935: "Chapayev," Lenfilm.
Ill in:;
Duiirovsky." Amkino.
VOLLERT, EDWIN W.: Editor, The Brooklyn Spec-
tator. Brooklyn, b. New Y'ork City, Nov. 28. 1904; p.
Lewis A. Vallert ; e. high school. Advertising and sales
promotiiin: reporter, columnist, editor.
VOLLMER, LULA: (See 19:!0-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
VON AALTEN. TRUUS: (See 193f!-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
VON ARENT, BENNO: In lOa.j: settings '•Victor and
Victoria." Ufa.
VON BOLVARY, GEZA: (See ]93li-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
VON BRINCKEN, WILLIAM: Actor, b. Flensburg.
Germany ; e. at the War College at Potsdam. Germany,
was commissioned an officer in tlie Royal Saxon Cavalry:
graduate. University of Strassburg. Alsace, commissioned
officer of cavalry in Germany Army ; later in German
diplomatic service: h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 165 pounds:
light brown hair and brown eyes: married a non-pro-
fessional. Entered pictures in 1921. Played Schulz in
"Mamba." Tiffany the Chief in "Inside the Lines."
Radio. Baron Bavania in "Royal Flush" (1930). Pathe.
von Rieheter in "Leathernecking," Radio, and Horn in
"This Mad World," MGM. Also in Manhattan Comedies,
second series. In 1933: "Private Jones." Universal:
"Shanghai Madness." Fox. In 1934: "I'll Tell the
World." Universal. In 1935: "The Melody Lingers On."
UA -Reliance.
VON ELTZ, THEODORE: Actor, b. New Haven, Conn.:
h. 5 feet 11 inches: gray eyes and brown hair; w. 160
pounds; e. Hill School. Pottstown, Pa.; div. Has one
daughter Lori 12. and one son Teddy. 10; h.v. tcnni.s. swiiii-
ming, football, riding. Has lived In New York, Boston.
Chicago. Holl.vwood. Buffalo. Denver. Colorado Springs.
Pittsburgh. Philadelphia, New Rochelle. Stage experience.
Entered pictures in 1920. Pictures Include: "One Woman
to Another," "No Man's Law." "Red Kimono." "Sea
Wolf," "Fools of Fashion," "Paint and Powder." "Way
of Strong." "Life's Jlockcrv." 'The Awful Truth,"
Pathe; "The Voice of the Storm." FBO ; McDonald in
"The Furies." First National; "Nothing to Wear,"
Columbia; "Four Feathers." Paramount; "The Very
Idea." Radio Pictures: "The Rescue." United Artists:
"Arizona Kid." Fox; The Divorcee." MOM: "Kismet,"
First National: "The Prodigal" and "The Secret Six,"
MGM: "Up Pops the Devil," Paramount; "Beyond Vic-
tory," Pathe: "Wicked." Fox; "Once a Lady" and "Ladies
of the Big House," Paramount: "The Cat Creeps." Uni-
versal: (1932). "Hotel Continental," Tiffany; (1933)
"Eleventh Commandment," Allied; "Pleasure Cruise,"
"Arizona to Broadway," Fox; "High Gear," Hollywood;
"Jennie Gerhardt. ' Paramount; "Her Splendid Folly,"
Progressive; "Dance, Girl, Dance," Chesterfield; "Master
of Men." (!;olumbia. In 1935: "Private Worlds." "Smart
Girl," Paramount; "Behind the Green Lights." "Head-
line Woman," "Confidential," Mascot; "His Night Out."
Universal. In 1936: "The Magnificent Obsession."
Universal: "Beloved Enemy. " UA; "The Road to Glory."
"High Tension." 20th Century-Fox; "Susy," "Sinner Take
All." MGM; "A Man Betrayed." Republic; "Mind Your
Own Business," Parani;iunt. In lii:!(i: "I'nder Cover of
Night, " MG.M.
VON ETTINGHAUSEN, GLADYS: Writer. In l!)3.j:
collaborated on ".Mad Love," .\IG.M.
VON FRITSCH, GUNTHER: Actor. In 1937: MGM
short product.
VON HAD EN, ANDe'rS: Actor. In 1935: "Barbary
Coast," UA.
VON HARBOU, HORST: (See lli:i(i-37 Motion Picture
Almanac, i
VON HARBOU, THEA: German tilin author. Wrote
screen adaptation of "Escapade." "Die Frau ohne Bedeu-
tung."
VON HERBERG, JOHN: Secretary, Jensen and Von
Heiberg circuit. One of original 26 First National
iranchiseholders. Sold interest to Pacific Northwest Thea-
tres, Inc. When Harold B. Franklin became president
of Fox West Coast, the former Jensen and Von Herbert
theatres, already part of Pacific Northwest, were merged
into FWC together with California holdings. North Ameri-
can Theatres, in which Harry C. Arthur was dominant
factor at the time. Pacific Northwest ownership was split
between Jeremiah Milbank. New York financier, and a
local Seattle group. In last several years, Jensen ami
\'on lleibfr.i; gradually has been relnniing to activity in
Seattle. Theatres in its fold now include: Liberty.
Roxy. Bagdad. Venetian. Seattle, and a number of
houses in small cities. Washington. Member, Allied
Amusements of the Pacific Northwest.
VON KIRBACH. A. L.: Sound Engineer. In in.U:
"Best of Enemies." Fox. In 1935: "George White's l^l'!5
Scandals," "Dressed to Thrill," Fox: collaborated on
sound. "Under the Pampas Moon." Fox: "My Marriage. "
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on sound "Cap-
tain January." "Charlie Chan at the Circus." "Educating
Father," "Sing, Baby, Sing." "Can This Be Dixie'^"
"One in a Million." WB.
VON LAGORIO. ALEXANDER: Cameraman. Eurona
Film A. G. Berlin, Germany: b. Warschau. Russia. Oct.
26, 1890; p. Professor and Louise von Faltin von Lagori,-':
e. gymnasium (public school); technical high scho;
(aircraft construction) ; married. Air pilot during the
war. Cameraman for following motion pictures: "No
Man's Land." "Bertram Expedition Movy," (Java). "Der
Schimmelreiter," "Schwarzer Jager Johanna," "Bor
stahlerne Strahl." "Hundert Tage," "Campo di Maggio."
(Italian and German versions.) Inventor and owner of
patents on synchronization and colored pictures.
VON MOLE. TRUDE; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
AInia.'iac.)
VON MOLO. CONRAD: Film editor. In 1935: "Loves
of a Dictator." Toeplitz Productions.
VON MORHART. HANS: Actor. In 1930: "Under Two
Flags," 2(lth Century-Fox.
VON NAGY, KATHE: Actress, b. Szatmary. Hungary.
.'\pril 4. 1902; brown hair and .brown eyes: married in
1935. Made studies of films in Budapest. Films include
"Manner vor Der Ehe," 1927; "Das Brennende Schlff" ;
"Wein Du Stadt Meiner Traume" ; "Gaukler." 1930; "Der
Andere," 1930; "Ronny," UFA, 1931; "Ihre Majestat Die
Liehe." "Ihre Hohiet Beflehlt." UFA; "Der Sieger,"
1932. UFA: "Das Schone Abenteuer," UFA; "Ich bei
Tag und Du bei Nacht." UFA; "Fluchtlinge." UFA,
1933; "Einmal Eine Grosse Dame Sein," 1934; "Die
Freundin Eines Grossen Mannes" ; "Die Tochter Ihrer
Excellenz." UFA; "Der Junge Baron Neuhaus." UFA;
"Prinzessin Turandot." UFA; "Liebe. Tod und Teufel."
UF.\. 1035; "Love is Love," and "Enchanted Escape,"
Protex; "La Route Impe'ial," "Pompadour."
VON POKORNEY, LEO: Actor. In 19.37: "O.H..M.S."
("You're in tlie Navy Now"). GB.
VON RUFFIN, KURT: Actor. In 1930: "The Royal
Waltz." rra,
VON SCHROTT, PAUL RITTER, Dr.: Professor. Tech-
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Von — Wac
nical High School. Vienna. KegierunEsobeibauiat ; b.
rrle.ste (formerly Austria). April 3. 1880; m. Grete
Schrott-Pamer; p. the late Dr. Ferdinand R. Von Schrott.
Kxcellency. Frledril<e Schott; e. Primary Scliool. Gymnasi-
um and University in Vienna, Technic High School in
Vienna and toolt the degree of Doctor of Terhnir Sciences
in 1904. Lecturer on the Teclinie High School for
graphic industries. 1913. Professor for technical and
scientific niotiuii pictures. 1!I24. liooks issued: Manual for
the production of sound pictures. (Springer.) Optics.
VON SEYFFERTITZ. GUSTAV: Actor, b. Vienna.
.Stage experience with Chas. Frohman. Pictures include:
"Goose Woman." Universal: "Diplomacy," Paramount;
"Sparrows." "The Gaucho," United Artists; "The Bells,"
Chadwick; "The Wizard." Fox; "Yellow Lily," "Vamping
Venus," "First National: "Mysterious Lady." MGM ;
"Chasing Through Europe." "Me, Gangster," Fox; "liis
Glorious Night." MGM; "The Canary Murder Case,"
"Tlie Case of Lena Smith," Paramount; "Come Across,"
Universal; "Seven Faces," Fox; "Dangerous Paradise."
Paramount. In 1933: "When Strangers Marry," Colum-
bia; "Queen Christina," MGM; In 1934: "Mystery Liner,"
"The Moonstone," Monogram, and "Change of Heart,"
Fox. In 1935: "She," RKO; "Remember Last Night,"
Universal. In I'J'M: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." UA;
"Murder On the Bridle Path," RKO-Radio; "Mad Holi-
day," MGM.
VON STERNBERG, JOSEPH: Director, r.n. Joe Stern,
b. Vienna. Austria; h. 5 feet 5; black hair, grey eyes;
w. 145 pounds; stage training In Vienna; m. Riza Royce.
non -professional; hy. golf, music and art. Directed "Salva-
tion Hunters," "Underworld," "The Last Command."
"Dragnet," "Docks of New York" and "The Case of
Lena Smith," "Thunderbolt" (1929) for Paramount; then
'The Blue Angel" (UFA) and "Madame Nobody" for
Paramount in 1930. "Morocco." "Dishonored." "American
Tragedy," "Shanghai Express," "Blonde Venus" and
"Scarlet Empress." for Paramount. In 1935 directed and
photographed "The Devil Is a Woman." Paramount;
"Crime and Punishment," Columbia. In 1936: "The King
Steps Out." Columbia.
VON STOLTZ, HILDE: Actress. In 1934: "My Heart
Is Calling." OI?. In 19:i7: "Masquerade in Vienna,"
(ieorge Kraska.
VON STROHEIM, ERICH: Director and Actor, b.
Vienna, Austria. Sept. 22, 1885; e. Austrian Military
Academy. Army officer, newspaper man in Austria; news-
paper man, magazine writer in United States. Appeared
on Orpheum Circuit in dramatization of novel by him-
self; co-author of "The Mask." stage play: author of
stage play "Blind Husbands"; acted as assistant to John
Emerson In 1914 on "Old Heidelberg"; assistant on
several, including Plckford pictures, one with Fairbanks,
played part of Prussian officers; military expert with
Griiflth on "Hearts of the World"; expert on detail with
.\llen Holubar on "Hearts of Humanity"; when war was
over he was inactive for nine months because of dearth
of war pictures; directed, starred, wrote "Blind Hus-
bands" for Universal; wrote stories, continuities for four
others. Universal. With Goklwyn; then "Wedding ilarch "
for Famous, in association with P. A. Powers; selected
one of the ten best directors in 1926 in "The Film Daily"
Annual Ballot; member Academy of M. P. Arts and
Sciences; starred in "The Great Gabbo." a Jamea Cruze
production; "Three Faces East" (1930), Warner Bros.;
(1931-32), "Friends and Lovers." "Lost Squadron." Radio;
(1932-33) "As You Desire Me," MGM. In 1934:
"House of Strangers," Invincible. In IM.'io: "The Crime
nf Dr. Cresni." Republic. In i:i:;i;: collaborated on screen
play •Tlie Devil Doll." MGM.
VON TIL2ER. ALBERT: Sung writer. In V.)X:: col-
laborated on songs. "Here Comes the Band." MGM.
VON TWARDOWSKI, HANS: Actor. In 1933 appeared
in "Private Jones." Universal; "Adorable." Fox. In 1!I34:
"The Scarlet Empress." Paramount. In 1935: "The
Crusades." Paramount; "Storm Over the Andes."
Universal.
VON WINTERSTEIN, EDWARD: (See 1936-.37 Motion
I'ictiire Almanac.)
VON WOHL, LUDWIG: Writer. In 19.37: collaborated
on story ".Slalom." George Kraska.
VON WYMETAL, MILLIAM: In li»3i;: staged operatic
episodes "Rose Marie." "Moonlight Murder." "San Fran-
cisco." MGM. In 1937: prepared opera sequences ".May-
time." M^■^f.
VONDERSCHMITT, H. P.: Exhibitor. Vonderschmllt
-\musement Enterprises. Indiana Theatre, Bloomington.
Ind. ; b. Washington, Ind., Jan. 29. 1881; e. Washington
High School. Was tn coal mining and also music busi-
ness. Bought Liberty theatre In Washington about 16
years apo and shortly thereafter built Indiana theatre in
Hloominglon. Built Von Castle In Greencastle and leased
Granada Theatre in same city. Bought Von RItz in
Bedford and Vondera and Strand In Crawfordsville. Leas.'d
Wilds Theatre in NoblesvlUe late in 1934. All Indiana.
VORHAUS, BERNARD: Director. In 1933. wrote
and directed "Money For Speed" (U.A. -British) ; 1934.
directed "The Ghost Camera" (Radio-British) "Crime on
the Hill" (B.I. P.) and "Night Club Queen" (Universal-
British); 1935, "Broken Melody" (A.P.D.) "Blind Jus-
tice." (Universal-British) "Ten Minutes Alibi" (British
Lion), "Street Song" (Radio-British). In 1936: directed
"Last .lourney." Twickenham; "Dark World." Fox British.
.Vssociate producer "Broken Blossoms"; director. "Dusty
KrrjiLne." Twickenham; "Cotton Queen." Bock Studios.
In 1937: witli II. Sokal directed "A Smile in the Storm,"
Cuhinihia.
VORKAPICH, SLAVKO: Director, b. Jugo-Slavla,
.March 17. 3,S years ago; e. attended schools in Belgrade
and Budapest; living in Serbia at start of world war, to"
young to join the army, enlisted In student regiment.
Speaks several languages. Paris, then New York as com-
mercial artist; then San Francisco. Did setting for Kex
Ingram's "The Prisoner of Zenda." Did portraitures;
made short films; special work for Paramount. Joined
RKO Radio. In 1933: "Past of Mary Holmes," Radio.
In 1934 special effects for "Manhattan Melodrama." MGM.
In igsrc special efteets for "David Copperfleld." MGM.
In l!i:!7: montage sequences "The Good Earth," "May-
time." MGM.
VORTKAMP, HENRY F.: President, Vortkamp & Co.:
b. Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1885; married; e. high
school, college and University graduate. Formerly with
Ford Motor Co., Detroit, general manager; Candler
Itailiator Co.; later allied witli Wall Street interests. Seven
years in theatre supply business.
VOSPER, FRANK: Writer, b. London, England.
December 15, 1899- h. 5 feet 11 inches; dark hair and
dark eyes. Began on tlie London »tage in i:il9. Ap-
peared in Shakespearean plays and toured Orient. Has
written plays, including "Murder on tlie Second Floor."
in which he pli.yed lead on the West End stage and
in the British talker version made by Warners-F. N.-
British unit in 1932. Subsequent screen appearance!,
include, "Rome Express," 1932, "Red Ensign," 1933,
"Waltzes From Vienna," 1933, "Jew Suss," 1934, all
Gaumont-Britlsh; "Strange Evidence," 1933, London
Film; "No Funny Business." 1933. "Dick Turpin,"
1933, both for John Stafford. In 1934: "The Man Who
Knew Too Much," GB; "Open All Night," and "Blind
Justice." Twickenham. In 1935: "Strauss' Great Waltz,"
Tom Arnold; "Heart's Desire." BIP. In 1936: "Spy of
Napoleon." Twickenham. In 1937: wrote play "Love from
a .Stranger," VA.
VOSSELLI, JUDITH: Actress, b. Barcelona, Spain; e.
in England, Switzerland, France, Australia and America:
h. 5 feet 6% Inches; w. 127 pounds; black hair and
brown eyes. Ten years on the legitimate stage in New
York. Entered pictures in 1929 In "The Rogue Song."
Pictures: "Today," "Woman Who Dared." "Inspiration"
and "Sunny." Also "Toast of the Legion" (1930),
First National and "The Awful Truth" (1929), Pathe.
In 1932: "Madame Butterfly," Paramount. In 1934: "A
Modern Hero." First National; "The Great Flirtation."
Paramount. In 1935: "The Big Broadcast of 1936."
Paramount.
VOYER, GUY: (Sec 1936-37 .Motion Picture Almanac.)
VREELAND, ROBERT: Music director. In 19.37:
directed production numbers "Melody for Two." WB.
V ROUGH TON. CLIFF: Assistant director. In 1937:
"Tlie Devil's I'laygrmind." Columbia.
VYNER. MARGARET: .\ctress. In 1936: "The Flying
Doctor," 2nth Century-Ii'ox, In 1937: "Sensation," War-
dour Films.
VYVYAN, PATRICK: Actor. In 1937: "OH. M.S."
("Y'ou'ie ill tlie Aniiy Now"). (iB.
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WACHNER, SOPHIE: Designer, b. Cleveland, Ohio;
h. 5 feet, 5% inches; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 155
pounds: e. public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and at the
State Normal School at Akron, Ohio; married and has one
child; hy. interior decoration and cooking. Was designer
for Gcldwyn studio for five years. Became Identified with
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Fox In September, 1928. Lives at 4S6 Occidental boule-
vard, Los Angeles. In 1936: wardrobe, "Little Lord
Fauntleroy," UA.
WADDINGTON, PATRICK: Actor. In 1935: "I
Give My Heart," Associated British Pictures.
WADDLE, RUSSELL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WADE, HUGH: Composer. In 1936: collaborated on
songs, "The Tenth Man," ABP.
WADE, MERLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WADE, RUSSELL: Actor, b. June 21, 1914. Oklahoma
City; h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 155 pounds; hazel eyes and
dark hair; hy. helping other young players to get roles.
In 1935: "Fighting Youth," Universal; "House of a
Thousand Candles," Republic; "We Went to College,"
MGM. In 1936: "Postal Inspector," "Yellowstone," "Ace
Drummond," "The Girl on the Front Page," "Flying
Hostess," Universal.
""WADIA, HOMl BOMANJI: Producer and director.
Wadia Movietone, b. Surat, May 22, 1911. Entered in-
dustry in 1931. Directed stunt pictures of Wadia Movie-
tone, "V'ir Bharat," "Hunterwall," "Hind Kesri,"
"Frontier Mail."
WADIA, J. B. H.: Director and producer, Wadia
Movietone, b. Surat, India, Sept. 13, 19U1. e. 1922
B.A. ; 1924 M.A. ; 1927 LL.B. Before entering motion
picture field was tutor in English St. Xavier's College,
Bombay; officer of the Central Bank of India. 1930,
produced five silent thrillers. First talker production
"Lal-E-Yaman." Directed and produced "Lal-E-Yaman,"
"Bag-E-Misar," "Vaman Avtar." "Black Rose," "Noor-
E-Yaman," "Josh-E-Watan." With brother produced "Vir
Bharat," "Hunterwall," "Hind Kesri," "Frontier Mail."
Joint lionorary secretary, Motion Picture Society of India,
1935-36.
WADSWORTH. HENRY: Actor, b. Maysville, Ky.; h.
5 feet. 10 inches: brown hair and blue eyes: w. 150
pounds; p. father, attorney: e. University of Kentucky in
Lexington and Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pitts-
burgh. Leaving Carnegie, went to New York, where he
played vaudeville, then appeared in a Pawtucket. Rhoae
Island, stock company. 150 weeks In stock, in Norfolk.
Rochester. Brooklyn. Pittsburgh. Boston, Southampton and
Lake Placid On Broadway in "Tommy," "The Lady
Lies," "Hoosiers Abroad," "Flight," "First Night"
"Old Man Murphy." Appeared on screen in "Elizabeth
Sleeps Out," "The Ghost Train," In "Applause" (1929),
"Slightly Scarlet" (1930); in 1933. "Soldiers of the
Storm," Columbia; "Fast and Loose" and "Luxury Liner,"
Paramount; in 1934: "This Side of Heaven," "The
Showoff," "Thin Man," "Operator 13." "Four Walls."
MGM; "Dangerous Corner," Radio. In 1935: "West
Point of the Air," "Mark of the Vampire," MGM; "The
Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: "Ceiling
Zero," FN; "The Voice of Bugle Ann," MGM; "Sitting
on the Mocn," Republic.
WAESCHER, ARIBERT: Actor. In 1935: "Victor
and Victoria," Ufa.
WAGGNER, GEORGE: Writer, Republic; b. New
York City^ Sept. 7, 1894; p. Mr. and Mrs. G Waggner;
e. pre-.niedical at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy: m.
Danny Shaimon and has one daughter. Army officer, 1916-
1920, Mexican border. Went to Hollywood in 1920.
Actor, lyricist, scenario writer. In 1932: story and screen
play, "The Gorilla Ship," Mayfair. In 1933: wrote
"Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Monogram. In 1934: story
and screen play of "The Line-Up," Columbia; story,
continuity and dialogue of "Once to Every Bachelor,"
Liberty; story and screen play of "City Limits," Mono-
gram; additional dialogue for "He Couldn't Take It,"
Monogram; "Girl of My Dreams." Monogram; "Among
the Missing," Columbia. In 1935: "The Nut Farm,"
Monogram; "Dizzy Dames," Liberty; "The Healer,"
Monogram; "The Keeper of the Bees," "Cheers of the
Crowd," Monogram; collaborated on screen play, "The
Cowboy Millionaire," "Spring Tonic," Fox; adaptation and
screen play, "Cappy Ricks Returns," Republic; "Cham-
pagne for Breakfast," Columbia. In 1936: screen play,
"Don't Get Personal." "Sea Spoilers," U.
WAGLUND, ANNA STINA: Actress. In 1936: "Raggen
--Det Ar Jag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
WAGNER, CHARLES L.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WAGNER, JACK: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
story, "Clancy In Wall Street," Aristocrat; In 1935, on
"Another Face," RKO-Radio; "Annapolis Farewell,"
Paramount; in 1936, on "Dancing Pirate," RKO-Radio.
WAGNER, MAX: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Ari-
zona to Broadway," Fox. In 1934: "Wharf Angel,"
Paramount. In 1935: "Under the Pampas Moon," Fox:
"Charlie Chan in Shanghai," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936:
"Two in Revolt," RKO-Radio; "The Case Against Mrs.
Ames," Paramount; "Smart Blonde," "God's Country and
the Woman," WB. In 1937: "Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th
Century-Fox
WAGNER, SID: Cameraman. In 1934: "The Fighting
Ranger," Columbia. In 1935: collaborated on photography.
"Pursuit," MGM. In 1936: "Under Two Flags," "Sins
of Man," "To Mary — With Love," "Under Your Spell,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Fair Warning," 20th
Century-Fox.
WAGNER, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WAGSTAFF, HELEN MARGARET: Publicity for
Ronald Strode & Associates, London, b. Jan. 26, 1906;
e. private schools, England and Paris. Was copywriter.
Derrick's Advertising Agency. Publicity manager. Pathe
Pictures, 1932-1933. In 1933 set up freelance publicity
agency. Wagstaff Press Service formed in 1934, becoming
Ronald Strode & Associates in September, 1936.
WAGSTAFF, JOSEPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Vlmanac.)
WAHLBERG, GIDEON: Writer and actor. In 1936:
wrote screen play and appeared in "Skargards," Scandi-
navian Talking Pictures.
WAHLBOM, NILS: Actor. In 1936: "Raggen— Det Ar
Jag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
WAINWRIGHT, RICHARD: Producer and executive, b.
Chicago, 111., Dec. 22, 1895. Trained as chartered ac-
countant until war service interrupted his career; then be-
gan as manager for Selig Polyscope Co. ; joined his father
in world distribution of British and American films; be-
cr.me financially Interested in Hollywood film production
and in Hagenbeck Films, Berlin; formed Cherry Kearton
Films for production of wild animal pictures and produced
"Tembi," formed English cinema circuit and joined board
as managing director; formed Progress Pictures and be-
came producer and managing director. Recent films:
"Sleeping Car," "The Forbidden Territory," and "Emll
and the Detectives." Managing director of London &
District Cinema, Ltd. ; UFA representative for United
Kingdom. Now producing pictures under "Wainwrlght
Productions" trade mark for World release through Uni-
versal Pictures. Ltd. Latest films: "Wolf's Clothing,"
"Crimson Circle," "Secret of Stamboul."
WAITE, MALCOLM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WAKEFIELD, DOUGLAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WAKEFIELD. GILBERT EDWARD: Playwright, dra-
matic critic and film dialogue writer, b. Sandgate, Kent,
England, April 23, 1892; m. Isabel Jeans; father, Bishop
Russell Wakefield; e. Harrow and University College, Ox-
ford: barrister at English bar and member of Gray's Inn;
wrote for stage, "Counsel's Opinion," "The Garey Divorce
Case." "Enquiry Agent," and other plays, including Eng-
lish versions of "La PrlsonnlSre," and "Etienne." Dra-
matic critic "Saturday Review," 1930-32. Wrote dialogue
of "Aren't We All?" (Paramount), and "Lord Camber's
Ladles," BIP. Contributed to "The Man W'ho Knew Too
Much," Gaumont -British. Under contract to London Film
Productions.
WAKEFIELD, HUGH: Actor, b. Wanstead, England.
November 10, 1888. On London stage since 1900, and
has also played on Broadway. Has had feature roles
in the following British talkers: "The City of Song"
(1930) ASFI; "The Crime at Blossoms" (1932) Para-
mount: "The Fortunate Fool" (1933). ATP: "Farewell to
Love," Madison; "The Luck of a Sailor" (1934), BIP;
"My Heart Is Calling," GB. In 1936: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon," "It's You I Want," British Lion.
WAKEFIELD, LORD OLIVER: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
WAKELING, GWEN: Costumer. r.n. Gwen Sewell. b.
Detroit, Mich., March 3, 1901; h. 5 feet 6 inches: brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 121 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Sewell, non-professionals; hy. art. Ten years'
experience in the profession. Did costuming of "King of
Kings." In 1934: "The House of Rothschild," "The
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Affairs of Cellini," "The Last Gentleman," "Bulldog
Drummond Strikes Back." "United Artists-20th Century.
In 1935- "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte
Carlo" '"The Littlest Rebel," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936-' "King of Burlesque." "It Had to Happen," "The
Prisoner of Shark Island." "Everybody's Old Man."
"Captain January," "Under Two Flags." "Half Angel."
"Private Number." "The Road to Glory." "The Poor
Little Rich Girl," "Girl's Dormitory," "Ramona."
"Ladies in Love," "Dimples." "Pigskin Parade," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "On the Avenue." "Nancy Steele
Is Missing." 20th Century-Fox.
WALBROOK, ANTON: Actor, b. Vienna; h. 6 ft.;
w 175 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes. On stage in
"Candida." and 250 other plays. Films Inchide: "The
Soldier and the Lady." "Masquerade in Vienna." and
other foreign films. In 1937: "Michael Strogoff" ("The
Soldier and the Lady") RKO.
WALBURN, RAYMOND: Actor, b. Plymouth. Ind ,
Sept. 9, 1887; h. 5 feet, 10 Inches; dark brown hair and
blue eyes; p. mother professional; e. Plymouth public
schools; m. Gertrude Mann; hy. fishing. Appeared in
"Soldiers of Fortune" in Oakland. Cal., at time of
Spanish-American War. On California stage for six years,
then on Broadway In "The Greyhound." In Army
during World War. Made silent picture, "Laughing
Lady." Appeared in "Pursuit of Happiness" in New
York, then went to Hollywood. In "The Great Flirtation."
(Paramount). "The Count of Monte Crlsto" (United Art-
ists). "Broadway Bill." "Death Files Bast." (1935).
"Lady By Choice." "Mills of The Gods." "I'll Love You
Always." all Columbia; "Redheads on Parade." Fox;
"Society Doctor." MGM: "It's a Small World"; also was
featured In "Welcome Home." Fox; "Thanks a Million."
20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Lone Wolf Returns."
"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," "The King Steps Out, '
"Thev Met in a Taxi." "Craig's Wife." Columbia:
"The Gre?t Ziesrfeld." "Absolute Quiet." "Three Wise
Guys," "Born to Dance." MGM. In 1937; "Let's Get
Married," Columbia.
WALCOTT. GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Fury," MGM;
"The Mandarin Alystery." Republic. In 1937; "Dead
Yesterday." 20th Century-Fox.
WALD, JERRY: Writer, b. Brooklyn. N. T.. Sept.
16. 1911; e. Madison Hleh School. Columbia University
B. A.; m. Eleanor Rudolph: hy. tennis. Was editor of
high school paper. Radio editor for four years on New
York Granhic. Published bonks "Mayor Harding of New
York." "The Great Sale." and various magazine articles.
Produced short subjects for RKO and made eight radio
shorts for Warner called "Rambling 'Round Radio Row."
Wrote scenarios for "Gift of Gab." Universal, and col-
laborated on "Twenty Million Sweethearts" (FN). In
1932: wrote story of "Huddle." >rGM: story of "That's
My Boy." Columbia. 1934. "Maybe It's Love." (1935)
"Sweet Music." Living on Velvet." "In Caliente." "Little
Big Shot." "I Live for Love." "Stars Over Broadway."
"Broadway Gondolier." Warner. In 1936: collaborated
on "Sing Me a Love Song," "Sons O' Guns." WU; col-
laborated on "Rose Bowl." Paramount: collaborated on
'The Big Game." RKO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play. "Ready. Willing and Able." WB.
WALDMAN. BERNARD: President. Afodern Merchan-
d'sins Bureau, originators and sole distributors of Cinema
Fashions, tieing up with film exploitation, b. Russia.
Feb. 1. 1900: n. Benjamin and Mary Waldman. Married,
fine child. Educated College of City of New York and
Brooklyn Law School.
WALDO, THAYER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALDOCK. DENIS: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on scenario and dialogue. "Miml." "Dance Band." BIP.
In 1936: collaborated on scenario and dialogue, "Love In
Exile," "Mademoiselle Docteur." Capitol; "The Empty
K'orld." Gainsborough. Wrote play. "Three Made Their
Bed."
WALDORF. HOWARD: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
WALDORF, STANLEY J.: Special writer. News. San
.lose. Cal ; h. San .lose. Cal.. .Tune 11, 1907: p. George W.
and Edith Waldorf; e. San Jose High School; m. Lillian
Morgan. Was reporter, sports editor 1927-1929; city edi-
tor. 1929-36. Now doing special assignments.
WALDRIDGE, HAROLD: Actor, b. New Orleans. La..
1905; h. 5 feet. 9% Inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 140
pounds; married; hy. most sports. Stage experience with
.Ted Harris and Crosby Gaige in 1926. Played part of
"T.noy Da Dope." then to MGM when film rights were
sold. Entered pictures October 6. 1928. with MGM. In
1933: "She Had to Say Yes." First National; "Devil's
Mate." Monogram; "In the Money." Chesterfield. In
Wal— Wal
1934; "Easy to Love,' Warner; "Manhattan Love Song."
Monogram; "Private Scandal." Paramount. In 1935:
"Gigolette," Select; "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic.
WALDRON, ANDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALDRON, CHARLES: Actor. Has appeared on New
York stage in many plays, including Katharine Cornell's
productions of "The Barrets of Wimpole Street," and
"Romeo and Juliet." In 1935: on screen in "Mary
Burns. Fugitive," "Wanderer of the Wasteland." Para-
mount; "Crime and Punishment," Columbia. In 1936:
"The Garden of Allah." UA; "Career Woman." 20th
Century-Fox. In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount.
WALDRON, EDNA; (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALDRON, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALDRON, ROBERT: Writer. In 1936: original story.
"The Flying Doctor," 20th Century-Fox.
WALES, ETHEL: Actress, b. New York City; e. Wis-
consin university; h. 5 feet, 5% Inches; w. 136 pounds;
brown hair, blue eyes; hy. bridge. Previous career; so-
ciety. Entered pictures In 1920 through William and
Cecil B. DeMille; played In "Lulu Bett," "Covered
Wagon," "Cradle Snatchers." "I'.edroom Window."
"Craig's Wife." "Perfect Crime." "Blue Skies" (1929).
Fox; "The Saturday Nleht Kid" (1929). Paramount;
Mrs. Redding In "The Doctor's Secret" (1929), Para-
mount: Mrs. Lindsay in "The Donovan Affair" n9291.
Columbia; Virginia's mother In "Masks of the Devil."
Sarah In "Loose Ankles." First National; Mrs. Truxton
In "Girl In the Show": "The Dude Wrangler" n930).
Rono Art-World Wide; "Under Montana Skies." Tiffany,
In 1933: "The Fighting Parson." Allied, In 1934:
"The Crime Doctor." RKO. In 1935: "Another Face."
RKO; "Bar 20 Rides Again." Paramount.
WALES, HENRY: Writer, b. Englewood. N. .L. June
14. 1888; h. 5 feet. 9 inches; w. 150 pounds: brown hair,
blue eyes; e. New Rochelle public schools and the Water-
man School at Mount Vernon. N. Y. ; married. Was re-
porter for the New Rochelle Press; obtained a job with
the Evening Telegram, N. Y. ; Joined staff of the San
Francisco Call In 1910; then with New York Evening
Telegram; in 1914 transferred to Paris as a reporter for the
New York Herald's Paris edition; then with New York
World as foreign correspondent; with International News
Service until the war closed: In 1919 became foreign cor-
respondent for the Chicago Tribune with headquarters In
Paris. In 1932 joined Fox as a writer. In 1935: col-
laborated on story. "You May Be Next." Columbia. '
WALES. HERBERT C: Exhibitor. Eustis Theatre,
Eustis, Fla., and Mt. Dora Theatre. Mt. Dora. Fla. ; h.
New York City. November. 1887; e, grammar and high
school, and three years of medicine In college; widower.
Trouped with repertory and other shows, but entered busi-
ness end In 1907 as assistant manager of Bennett's Thea-
tre, now Orpheum Montreal. After one season joined
George Kleine as Canadian representative and opened film
exchanges In Montreal. St. John, and other cities, and
managed all Canadian branches. After organization of
General Film Company was manager of Albanv. N. Y..
branch several years. In 1915 joined World Film Com-
pany under Wm. A. Brady and Felix P. Feist, as man-
ager of Washington. D. C. branch. Held this two years,
then became manager of Universal Exchange. Washington,
four years. Joined Stoll Film Company. Went to FHorlda
during boom, and was representative of Warner Bros, two
years. Made manager of Memphis. Tenn.. branch, then
returned to Florida. Took over present theatre seven
years ago.
WALES. WALLY: Actor, r. n. Floyd T. Alderson: b
Sheridan. Wyo. ; h. 5 feet. 11% Inches; brown hair and
blue eyes; w. 165 pounds. Entered Pictures In 1915.
Screen career Includes: "The Cyclone Cowboy." "Tearln"
Into Trouble." "The Meddling Stranger." "Skedaddle
Gold." "White Pebbles." "The Soda Water Cowboy."
"The Desert of the Lost." "Desperate Courage." "Saddle
Males." "Flvlng Buckaroo." Pathe: "Trails of Danger"
a9301. "Canvon Hawks" (1930). "Bar L Ranch" (1930).
Rig 4 Corp.; "Overland P.ound" (1930>. Bell Pictures.
In 1933- "Fighting Texans." "Sagcbush Trail." Mono-
gram: "Secrets of Hollnvood." produced by Lester F
Scott. .Tr. Tn 1934: "Fighting Through." Willis Kent.
In 1935: "The Vanishing Riders." Spectrum; "Powder
Smoke Range." RKO. In 1936: "Lawless Riders."
Columbia.
WALKER. BELLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
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WALKER, CHARLES L.: Branch Manager. With Fox
at Salt Lake City since laiT. Started as a shippins!
clerk; then booker, salesman, assistant branch manager,
city salesman and exchange manager.
WALKER, CHARLOTTE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Alniiiiiac. I
WALKER, FRANCIS: Actor. In 1935: "The Vanish-
ing Uidcr.s," Spcitniiii. In 1!I3(!: ■■Hiding Avenger, '■ GN.
WALKER, FRANK COMERFORD: Vice-president and
general counsel of Comerford Theatres, Inc.. Comerford
Publix Corp., Meco Realty Co. b. Plymouth. Pa., May
30. 1886; e. Gonzaga Univ. and Notre Dame. LL.B and
LL.D. ; married and has two cliildren. Served temporarily
as government ofiicial during first term of President
Roosevelt.
WALKER, HAL L,: Aissistant director. In 1035:
".Men Without Names," "Timothy^s Quest." "Collegiate."
■•.McFadilen^s Flats," "The Great Flirtation," Paramount.
In l!i3i!: ■'The General Died at Dawn," '■Florida Special,"
■■Hideaway Girl," Paramount.
WALKER, HARRY: (See 1036-37 Motion Picture
-Mn.anac. )
WALKER, H. M.: Writer. b. Logan County, Ohio
.lune 27, 1887; e. in West Middleburg, Ohio; m. Virginia
Grose, professional dancer; hy, most sports. Was sportj
editor on the Los Angeles Examiner, and wrote "Naughty
But Nice," and "The Stolen Bride" and "Bllnkley Ben"
in book form. Entered pictures in 1916 with Hal Roach,
and has titled more than 1.500 short reel comedies. Foi
many years under contract to Hal Roach studios. In 193S
collaborated on screen play. "Her First Mate," "They
Just Had to Get Married," U; collaborated on dialogue,
"Son of a Sailor." FN. In 1934: collaborated on screen
play of "Horse Play," I'niversal. In 1935: collaborated on
screen play, ■■The .Vffair of Susan," U.
WALKER, HELEN TAIT: Motion picture editor,
Syracuse Post-Standard. Syracuse, N. Y. ; b. Oouverneur,
N. T. Tuly 16, 1906; p. Charles and Mary R. Talt; e.
Gouverneur high school. Mount Holyoke college (sopho-
more yeai). St. Lawrence University, summer school in
Boston University; m. P. Duane Walker, fellow reporter,
in 1932. First position was as stenographer in the St.
Lawrence County court house during her junior year In
college. Joined the staff of the Watertown Daily Times.
Watertovvn. N. Y., after graduation in 1927. In August,
1928, got a position as a stenographer In the Geologic
Survey, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C. Ob-
tained a position with the Syracuse Post-Standard as
secretary to the managing editor in 1928. Became dra-
matic critic in 1930.
WALKER, JOHNNIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WALKER, JOSEPH: Cameraman. In 1933: "Below
the Sea," "Lady for a Day." Columbia. In 1934: "The
Lady Is Willing." "It Happened One Night," "Broadway
Bill," "One Night of Love," Columbia. In 1935: "Let's
Live Tonight," "A Feather in Her Hat." "The Girl
Friend," "Love Me Forever," Columbia. In 1936: "The
Music Goes 'Round," "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town."
■■Theodora Goes Wild." Columbia. In 1937: '■When You'ic
in Love." "The Lost Horizon," Columbia.
WALKER, LEONARD: Musical director. b. Europe,
50 years ago; h. 6 feet; gray hair and gray eyes; w. 165
pounds; p. non-professionals; e. Oxford University and
music training, violin, composition and direction, etc.;
married; hy. astronomy and literature. Musical director
of symphony orchestras, and teaching, scoring and
arranging. For 15 years associated with Sir Herbert
Tree as stage and musical director in London. Films
include "Cynara," "The Masqiierader." In 1935: "I
Dream Too Much." RKO, and many others.
WALKER, LILLIAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. )
WALKER, LUCILLE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
-Vim; nac. I
WALKER, MARTIN: Actor. In 1935: "Sanders of
the River." London Films; '■Mimi," BIP. In 1936;
"Vicar of Bray," "Sherlock Holmes." "Silver Blaze, ■■
Twickenham. In 1937: '■Sensation," Wardour Films;
"Four Dark Hours," New World.
WALKER, NELLA: Actress, b. Chicago, 111.; h. 5
feet, 7V2 inches; iron grey hair and blue eyes; w. 130
pounds; e. Pennsylvania public and high schools; m.
Wilbur Mack, professional. Was salesgirl In York, Pa.
Met Mack, and through him appeared in "Lovers and
Lunatics." With Mack formed a vaudeville team, tourin;!
as "Little Bits of Everyday Life." Retired in 1932 and
lived abroad for five years. Went to California, and
appeared in "Tannc-u Legs," (1933) "Humanity," Fox;
"Reunion in Vienna." MGM; "This Day and Age," Para-
mount; "Going Hollywood." "Ever in My Heart,"
(Warner) "House on 56th Street," "Trouble in Para-
dise " "Indiscreet," "Fugitive Lady," Columbia. In
1934: "Fashions of 1934." FN; "All of Me." "Four
Frightened People." "Behold My Wife." "Elmer and
Elsie." Paramount; "The Ninth Guest," Columbia;
"Change of Heart," Fox. In 1935: "The Right to Love,"
Warner; "A Dog of Flanders," RKO; "McFadden's
Flats," Paramount; "Bordertown." Warner; "Fugitive
Lady." Columliia; "The Woman in Red." First National;
"Red Salute." TTA-Reliance; "Coronado." Paramount.
In 1936: "Cantain January." 20th Century-Fox; "Small
Town Girl." MG.M; "Don't Turn ■Em Loose." RKO-Radin
In 1937: "Tluee Smart Gills." V.
WALKER, CAPT. NORMAN: Director. London, b. Bol-
ton, Lanc.i., England. Oct. S. 1892. Has directed following
British Alms: "Widdiconibe Fair." "Tommy Atkins,"
"Fortunate Fool," "Hate Ship," "Loose Ends," "Middle
Watch," "Uneasy Virtue," "Shadow Between," "Bill the
Conqueror," "Fires of Fate." "Lilies of the Field," "Turn
of the Tide.'^ ■'The Fighting Navy." ■'Sunset in Vienna."
WALKER, PAUL: Pen name, L. U. Kay. Motion pic-
ture editor. Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pa.; I). Bolivar. Pa.,
Nov. 12. 1898; p. Christopher Walker; e. A.B.. Dickinson
College; married and has one daughter. Also conducts two
other columnsi in the Telegraph. "Roundabout" and
"Slants, ■■ one of general interest, the other political.
WALKER, POLLY: Actress. b. Chicago, III., 1908
Was original "Palm Beach Girl," in Follies. Was starred
by George M, Cohan in "Billie," and the "Merry Ma-
lones," Went to HolLvwood In 1929 to play the role of
Loo Loo In "Hit the Deck," RKO. In 1933: "SleeolesR
Nights." Remington. On stage in "Red. Hot and Blue."
1936-37.
WALKER, RAY: Actor, b. New York City: e. New
York City and Los Angeles. Returned to New York and
appeared on stage in "Aloma of the South Seas," "The
Little Spitfire," "Broadway," "Night Hostess," "Up Pops
the Devil" and "The Constant Sinner." Appeared on
screen in "Skyway," "Devil's Mate" and "He Couldn't
Take It" (1933), Monogram. In 1934 in "The Loud-
speaker," "City Limits," "Happy Landing" and "Million
Dollar Baby," all Monogram: "Thirty Day Princess."
Paramount, "Baby Take a Bow," Fox. In 1935: "$10
Raise," Fox; "Cappy Ricks Returns." Republic; "Music
is Magic." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Laughing Irish
Eyes." "Bulldog Edition. ■■ Republic; ■■Hideaway Girl.^^
Paramount. In 1937: "Her Husband Lies." Paramount.
WALKER, ROY L,: Exliibltor. Is President of the
Theatre Owners' Protective Association of Texas, Practices
law. Owns the Lo Boy Theatre, Dallas.
WALKER, SID: Comedian actor. In 1936: Universal
sliort product.
WALKER, STUART: Director and Writer, b. Augusta,
Ivy.; h. 6 feet; w. 180 pounds; dark brown hair, blue
eyes; e. public schools, Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati.
Specialized in engineering; hy. tennis, baseball, boating,
antiques, history, geography and motoring. Directed reper-
tory theatres in Buffalo and Detroit for Jessie Bonstelle
in his earlier days in the theatre, after a six year asso-
ciation with David Belasco as actor, play reader, manager
of the play bureau and stage manager. Became an inde-
penileiil manager in 191", started the Portmanteau Theatre,
acted and wrote plays for it; produced and completed
dramatization of Booth Tarkington's "Seventeen" and be-
came director of the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre and of
the Repertory Theatre in Cincinnati. During the summer
of 1930 wrote and adapted a number of scenarios, for
Columbia. Under contract to Paramount as a director.
Directed "The Secret Call.'" "The False Madonna." In
1932; "The Misleading Lady," ''Evenings for Sale,"
"Tonight Is Ours," Paramount. In 1933: "White Woman,"
"Eagle and '.he Hawk," Paramount. In 1934: "Romance
in the Rain." "Great Expectations." In 1935: "Mystery
of Edwin Drood." "Werewolf of London," "Manhattan
Moon," Universal.
WALKER. TERRY: Actress, b. Alaska; e. Cornish
School of Music and Los Angeles Conservatory of Music.
Sang in night clubs. In 1936: "And Sudden Death." Para-
mount. In 1937: "23% Hours Leave," Grand National.
WALKER, VERNON L. : Clnematographer, Department
Head, Process and Photo EfTects, RKO Studios, Holly-
wood, Cal.; b. Detroit, Mich., May 2, 1894; married; e.
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llinli Sclioul Eiisl Duriver. Cameraman. 7 .Vfais. News
Weekly (laiiniont, Mutual and Sellg Tiibunr; pioductlon
tameraman, 2 years, Fox Studios; 2 years, Paihe serlalc;
5 years. Mack Sennett comedies: 2 years, Warner-First
National: Columbia Pictures. In iy;!3 handled camera ef-
teets. 'Flying Down to Rio." Radio. In 1U;J4 photo-
graphic etl'ects fur ■■Cm'keyed Cavaliers," "Son of Kong."
RKO. In 1H.j5: photographic effects. "She," "Top
Hat." "The Last Days of Pompeii," "The Three Muske-
teers." "The Rainmakers." "1 Dream Too Much," "Two
Faces. RKO. In 19;!6: "Sylvia Scarlett." "Love On •
l;et." "Follow the Fleet." "Silly Billies." "Alary of
Scotland." "Mummy's Boys." "Walkins! on Air." "They
Wanted to Marry." "A Woman Rebels." "The E.\-Mrs.
Bradford," "The Bride Walks Out. " 'Swins Time."
"Without Orders." "Smartest flirl in Town." "Winterset."
■'Make Way for a Lady." "Night Waitress." "The
Plough and the Stars. I'hat Girl from Paris." RKO
Radio. In 11137: "Sea Devil.-;." "The Soldier ami the
Lady." "Don't Tell the Wife."' "The Man Who Found
Himself." RKO-Radio.
WALKER, W. RAY: b. Newark, N. J., August 10.
1895; e. high school. Worked for 12 years with Central
Trust Company. Assistant to president of Motion Pic-
ture Capital Corporation. Made assistant treasurer and
later vice-president and director of the same corporation.
Assistant to the President. Powers Pictures, Inc. Special
representative, ^quitv Shares, Inc. Liquidating repre-
sentative. Irving Trust Company; agent. Powers I'.uilding.
723 Seventh Avenue, New York City. Treasurer. Long-
shore Beach & Country Club. Treasurer, Longshore Es-
tates Corp. Secretary and treasurer. Longshore, Inc.
WALKER, WALLACE: Assistant director. In 1037:
"I'.attle of (iieed," Crescent.
WALKER, WALTER: Publisher, Daily Sentinel, Grand
Junction, Col. ; b. Marion, Ky. ; has one son, Preston
Walker.
WALKER, WALTER: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "T
Love That Man." ".lennie Gerhardt." "I'm No Angel."
"Sitting Pretty," Paramount; "Mary Stevens, M.D."
Warner; "I Loved a Woman," "Female." First National;
"Flying Down to Rio." Radio. In 1934: "You Cant
Buy Everything," "Bedside": 1935: "While the Patient
Slept." First National; '"Sons of Steel." Chesterfield;
"Front Page Woman," "'Dangerous." Warner. In 193fi:
"Magnlcent Obsession." Universal; "Everybody's Old
Man." ■Joth Century- Ft.x; "Yours for the Asking," Paia-
miiurit.
WALKER, WILLIAM J.: Owner of Crafton Theatre,
Crafton. Pa.; b. Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 27, 1899; e. high
school and preparatory school; married. Had legitimate and
burlesque house training; exhibitor for past 17 years.
Member of the board of directors of the MPTO of West-
ern Pennsylvania. Inc.
BERYL: (Sec 1930-37 Motion Picture
WALLACE,
Almanac. )
WALLACE. BRYAN: Assistant Director. In 1931:
"The Night of the Party." Gaumont-British. In 1937:
collaborated on screen play. "Strangers on Honeymoon":
collaborated on scenario and additional dialogue, "O.H.
M.S.," ("You're in the Nav>' Now"), GB.
WALLACE, MAJOR CLAUDE: Technical adviser. In
1935: "Sanders of the Uiver." I^ondon Films. In 1936:
collaborated on story. "The Song of Freedom." British
Lion.
WALLACE. FRANCIS: Writer. In 193fi: collaborated
on screen play. ".Sing Me a Love Song." Wl{; wrote
story. "The Big Game." RKO-Radio; wrote screen play
and story. "Rose Bowl." Paramount.
WALLACE, FRED: Actor, r. n. Fred C. Brown, Jr.;
b. Peoria, 111.; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; w. 160 pounds;
brown liair. brown eyes; e. hijih school in Richmond. Ind..
and Carnegie Tech. in Pittsburgh. Pa. Formed his own
company and opened a Little Theatre in Richmond; played
leads, directed and produced. In 1934 appeared in "Eight
Girls in a Boat," Paramount, after which he signed a Fox
Film contract. In 1935: "Doubting Thomas," Fox. In
1936; "Every Saturday Night," 20th Century-Fox.
WALLACE. GRACE: (See I936-.'17 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WALLACE. JOHN (JACK): Actor. Appeared in "The
Donovan Affair" (1929), Columbia. In 1934: "The Fight-
ing Ranger." Columbia. 1935: "Under Pressure," Fox.
1936: "Klondike Annie." Paramount.
WALLACE. KATHERINE: (See 1936-37 Moll
.Mnianac. i
Picture
WALLACE, LEROY A.: Theatre editor, Nonpareil,
Council Blults, Iowa; b. Cedar Rapids, Iowa; March 3,
1898; e. high school and one year college; has two daugh
ters.
WALLACE, MARY:. Actress, b. Santa Monica. Cal.:
Ii. 5 feet. 3H inches; curly black hair and blue eyes; p.
Charles B. Drake, professor, and Grace Wallace, poet;
e. public and private schools in California. Florida and
Switzerland; hy. poetry and oil painting. Appeared on
stage as child in "Pilgrimage Play" and "A Doll'"
House," Ibsen. Appeared in Carmel. Cal.. with Edward
Kuster's Theatre of the Golden Bough. Appeared on
screen in "Eight Girls in a Boat." Paramount. "Little
Women." "Man of Two Worlds." "Midshipman Jack,"
"Young and Beautiful," "Kiss and Make Up," and a
short. "Let's Have Adventure." In 1935: "Lady Tubbs,"
'Diamond Jim." Universal.
WALLACE. MAY: Actress. In 1933 appeared In
"Whals Your Racket."" .Mayfair. In 1936: ""The Sky
Parade." Paramount.
WALLACE. MILTON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Ahnanac.)
WALLACE, MORGAN: Actor, b. Lompoc, CaL, July
26, 1888; e. In California; h. 5 feet, 11 Vi inches; w.
173 pounds; dark hair and brown eyes. Entered pictures
in 1920. While playing in a New Y'ork stage production
he was picked by D. W. Griffith for a part in his picture.
"Dream Street." Also appeared in "Orphans of the
Storm," "One Exciting Night," "Up the River," "Big
Money," "Safe in Hell," "Alexander Hamilton." "Smart
Money," "Women Go On Forever," "Juvenile Court,"
"Final Edition." In 1933: "Terror Aboard," "Jennie
Gerhardt." "Mama Loves Papa," Paramount; "Above the
Clouds." Columbia. In 1934: "Many Happy Returns."
Paramount; "The Merry Widow," MGM; "We Live Again,"
United Artists; "Murder on a Honeymoon." RKO. In
1935: "The Devil Is a Woman." Paramount: "Dante's
Inferno." Fox; "Headline Woman." "Confidential." Mas-
cot; "Thunder Mountain." 20th Century-Fox; "A Thou-
sand Dollars a Minute." Republic. In 1936: "Love On
a Bet." RKO; ""Sutlers Gold,"" U; '"Human Cargo."
20th Century-Fox; "Fury." MGM.
WALLACE, NELLIE: Actress. In 1935: "Radio
Parade of 1935." British International Pictures.
WALLACE, RICHARD: Director and Writer, b. Sacra-
mento, Cal., August 26, 1894; h. 6 feet; curly brown
hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. received early
schooling In Sacramento, high school, and then entered
Rush Medical college in Chicago. His ambition was to
become a medical surgeon. Insufficient funds made it
necessary that he leave school and go to work. He took
a job with a carnival company as operator of the merry-
go-round. His first Job in the film city was as an assistant
cutter at the Sennett studio. It started him on a picture
career that has placed him In every studio capacity save
that of actor. He has worked for every leading producer
in the business. Directed "McFadden's Flats," "The
Texas Steer," "Men Must Fight." '"The Shopworn Angel"
and "Innocents of Paris," starring Maurice Chevalier, and
"Anybody's War." "Seven Days' Leave." "Right to Love"
in 1930. In 1931: "Road to Reno." "Kick In." ""Man
of the World." all Paramount. In 1932: "Tomorrow and
Tomorrow. " "Thunder Below." Paramount. In 1933: "The
Masquerader." United .\rtists. In 1934: directed "Eight
Girls in a Boat." Paramount; "The Little Minister."
HKO. In 1936: "Wedding Present." Paramount. In
li;37: ""John Meade's Woman." Paramount.
WA: LACri, MICHAEL: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
nn screen play. ' "GoUldi^.uers of 1937." WB.
WALLACH. H. STAUNTON: Independent film ex-
change and distributor of Monogram Films; b. New York
City. April 25. 1884; e. graduate Princeton University;
married. In 1917 founded the Independent Film Ex-
change, having distributed at one time for World. Uni-
versal. MGM and other companies.
WALLER. "FATS": Sinjrer. b. New York City. Sang
in choir of Abyssinian Baptist Church. Harlem, where his
father preached. Studied piano and organ. Songs include
"Ain't Mlsbehavin'." "My Fate Is in Your Hands," "I've
Got a Feeling I'm Falling," "Keepin" Out of Michief
Now," and others. Joined a broadcasting company, and
became singer, organist, pianist and master of ceremonies.
Became RC.\-Victor artist. In 1935: appeared on screen
in "Hooray for Love." RKO. In 1936: "The King of
Burlesque." 20th Cenlury-Fox.
WALLER. FRED: Was production manager short subjects
for Paramount in tlie East. Began in father's business in
commercial photography. Founded the Fred Waller Com-
pany, and was a lobby display photograph producer in
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the time of the General Film Company. Was photographic
illustrator and originated pliotographlc title illustrations.
Joined Paramount in 1919 and continued until they ceased
production in the East in 1922. With Frank Tuttle
founded the Film Guild, Inc., of which he was business
and production manager for the seven features which
they produced. Later managed experimental work in
color for Maude Adams. Hejoined Paramount in 1925,
taking charge of photographic research and the trick film
work for all of the feature work in the East. Went
with Paramount Short Subject Department in 1929 and
with Milton Hocky originated the Screen Souvenir Series.
WALLING, RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WALLING, WILL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac;.)
WALLINGTON, JAMES: Kadio Announcer. In 1934
Jid the commentary on "Stranger Than Fiction." Univer-
sal short product series. In 1935: "Stranger Than
Fiction." Universal sliort product; narrator, Vitaphone
short product.
WALLIS, BERTRAM: Actor. In 1935: "The Wan-
dering Jew," Twickenham.
WALLIS, HAL B. : Associate executive in charge of pro-
duction, Warner Bros., Burbank, Cal.; b. Chicago, lU.;
e. in Chicago. Entered the industry in 1922. To learn the
distribution and exhibition phases of the industry he ob-
tained a position as manager in a Los Angeles theatre.
Later was placed in charge of the publicity department of
Warner Bros, for a year and left to join Principal Pictures
Corporation, returning to Warner Bros, seven months later.
In charge of studio management of First National when
Warner Bros, and First National consolidated. In charge
of production for First National. Produced "Little Cae-
sar," "Five Star Final." "Dawn Patrol," and others.
Since 1933, in charge of production, Warner Bros. First
National. Produced "Flirtation Walk," "Here Comes the
Navy," "Bordertown," "Go Into Your Dance," "Devil
Dogs of the Air," "G-Men," "Story of Louis Pasteur,"
"A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Captain Blood," "I
Found Stella Parish." In 1936: "Charge of the Light
Brigade," "Golddiggers of 1937," "The Great O'Malley,"
"Stolen Holiday," "Anthony Adverse," WB. In 1937:
"The Green Light," "Ready, Willing and Able," "Marked
Woman," "Call It a Day," "Singing Marine," "Kid
Galahad," WB.
WALLISER, MARY LOUISE: Motion picture editor
and music critic. Evening News, San Antonio, Texas;
b. St. Louis, Mo., January 7, 1910; p. Mr. and Mrs. A.
W. Walliser; e. Our Lady of the Lake college of San
Antcnio, Texas (A.B. degree, 1931) ; also studied at the
University of California in Los Angeles. Cal. For feature
stories interviewed leading screen and stage celebrities.
Author and producer of "Are Deans People?", a one act
playlet of college life. Author of "Under the Lilacs,"
a published book of poetry. Author of numerous short
stories. As member of board of directors of San Antonio
Little Theatre acts as editor of programs for that organi-
zation and on publicity committee.
WALLMAN, MARGAiRETE: Dance director. In 1935:
staged ballet "Anna Karenina." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pictures.
WALLS, TOM: Actor and Director, b. Northampton.
England, February 18, 1882; h. 5 feet, 11 inches; dark
brown hair, brown eyes; m. Hilda Edwardes; hy. race
horses, hunting, won the "Derby" 1932; e. Northampton
County School. Locomotive engineer, policeman, jockey,
concert party actor. In 1922 produced "Tons of Money"
In London, playing lead; followed by "It Pays to Ad-
vertise," "A Cuckoo in the Nest," "Rookery Nook."
"Thark," "Plunder," "A Cup of Kindness," "A Night
Like This," "Marry the Girl" and "Turkey Time." En-
tered films in 1929 with "Rookery Nook." Together with
the team of players who appeared In his stage shows ana
partnered by Ralph Lynn, has since made and directed
"Plunder" (1930), "A Night Like This" and "Thark"
(1932). Alone, he has made "On Approval" (1930),
"Canaries Sometimes Sing" (1931), "Leap Year" (1932).
Had severe accident in 1931, horse falling on him when out
hunting, and was absent from screen for nearly a year.
In 1933 directed and appeared in "The Blarney Stone."
In 1934 appeared in and directed "Turkey Time," "Just
Smith," (3B. In 1935: directed and wrote screen play,
"Dirty Work," GB. In 1935: appeared In "Me and Marl-
borough ' ; appeared in and directed "Stormy Weather."
"Foreign Affairs." In 1936: "Pot Luck." In 1937:
"For Valour"; made "Dishonour Bright."
WALLSTEN, ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Soak the
Rich," Paramount.
WALLY, GUSTAV: Actor, b. Stockholm; p. Elsa and
Axel Wallenburg, lumber business; e. attended Univ. of
Stockholm; h. 6 ft. 3 in.; w. 180 pounds; brown hail
and eyes. On stage in "Bittersweet," "Rolf's Kevue."
Under contract to Paramount.
WALMSLEY, LEO: Author. Novel, "Three Fevers,"
filmed in 1935 as "Turn of the Tide," British National.
WALPOLE, HUGH: Writer. Distinguished British
novelist of best sellers. Lives in Cumberland, England,
and is a world traveler. In 1935 acted in and wrote
adaptation of "David Copperfleld" ; wrote book and col-
laborated on screen play of "Vanessa — Her Love Story,"
MGM; "The Silver Mask," filmed as "Kind Lady." MGM.
In 1936: screen play, "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA.
WALROO, CHARLES RANSOM: Purcliasing agent,
Selznick International Pictures, b. Sycamore, 111., 1894;
h. 5 feet 11 inches; w. 150 pounds; brown hair, grey eyes;
e. Sycamore and Chicago; p. Walter and Eva Walrod;
m. Josephine McDonnell Nov. 3, 1930. 1915-21, manager,
American International Corp., Asuncion, Paraguay. 1921-26,
business manager and purchasing agents C. W. Patton,
making serials for Pathe. 1926-28, business manager and
purchasing agent, Leo Maloney-Patlie Western Unit.
1928-30, business manager, Cadillac Agency, Long Beach.
1930-35, business manager and purchasing agent, Phil
Ryan, producing shorts for Paramount. Since 1935 pur-
chasing agent of Selznick.
WALSH, GEORGE: Actor, b. New York, 1892; b. 6
feet, 11 Indies; brown hair and eyes; w, 175 pounds; e.
High School of Commerce, N. i.. studied law at Ford-
ham and Georgetown University. Early screen work with
Fox, First National, Universal, Goldwyn, Chadwick, State
nights. Excellent Pictures. Pathe. among them "Back to
Liberty," Excellent; "Combat, " Pathe. In 1933: "Black
Beauty," Monogram; "The Bowery," United Artists. In
1935: "Under Pressure," Fox. In 1936: "Klondike Annie,"
Paramount.
WALSH, JOHN: Secretary and treasurer. Progressive
Pictures, Inc., St. Louis, Mo.; b. St. Louis, Oct. 12,
1893; p. dec; e. parochial, public and high schools. With
First National Bank in St. Louis. During war was in
valuation department of railroads, under government
supervision. Salesman for Pathe, 1918. Film Booking
Offices, 1920, remaining seven years as city salesman.
Opened Progressive Pictures, Inc., independent exchange,
April 1, 1927. Property Master, Variety Club, Tent No. 4.
WALSH, JANE: Actress, r. n. Jane Wray Miller, b.
Superior, Wis., June 20, 1916; e. jiigh school; h. 5 ft.
4% in.; w. 112 lbs.; titian hair and hazel eyes. Played
child parts (Baby Jane Wray) in "Her Reputation,"
"Broken Laws," "Playing with Souls." and several others.
In 1937: "The Man Who Found Himself," RKO-Badio.
WALSH, MORGAN: Circuit Manager. Began as
theatreman 21 years ago, running one man show. Sales-
man, Fox, Omaha, later becoming manager, Los Angeles.
Resigned to re-enter theatre field, San Diego. Bought
Warner franchise for California. Sold it to become
western district manager for Warner. Introduced Vita-
phone in that section. Left Warner to take over T. &
D Tlieatre, Oakland. In 1932: became vice-president and
general manager Redwood Theatres, National Theatres
Syndicate of California and Associated Theatrical Enter-
prises in association with George M. Mann, operating 22
theatres. In 1932 became president of Independent Theatre
Owners Association. Northern California.
WALSH, PERCY: Actor. In 1934 appeared In "How's
Chances?" Fox-British. In 1935: "Brown on Resolution,"
GB; "King of the Damned." Gaumont-Britlsh. In 1936:
"The Marriage of Corbal," General. In 1937: "Dark
Journey," UA.
WALSH, RAOUL: Director, b. New York City, March
11, 1892; 6. New York City at Seton Hall University;
m. Lorraine Walker, professional; h. 5 feet, 11% inches;
w. 185 pounds; black hair, blue eyes; hy. has a stable
of horses at Agua Caliente. Toured Europe for two years
after graduation; returned to America to study playwrlt-
ing under the late Paul Armstrong; first on the stage in
1910. Started pictures in 1912 as an actor with the Bio-
graph Players; his associates were Mary Piekford, Owen
Moore, Gish Sisters; first important role, John Wilkes
Booth in Griffith's "Birth of a Nation"; has directed more
than 100 film productions, 28 of tliem for Fox; outstand-
ing productions: "Kindred of the Dust," "Thief of Bag-
dad," "East of Suez," "The Wanderer," "The Lady of
the Harem," "Sadie Thompson," "What Price Glory?"
"The Cock Eyed World," "Loves of Carmen," "The Bed
Dance," "The Man Who Came Back" and more recently,
"Women of All Nations," "Me, Gangster," "In Old
Arizona" and "The Big Trail," "Seas Beneath" and
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'■The Yellow Ticket," In 1930. In 1932: "Wild Girl,"
"Me and My Gal." Fox. In 1933: "The Bower.v." United
Artists; "Going Hollywood." MGM; "Sailor's Luck." Fox.
In 1935: "Under Pressure," Fox; "Baby Face Harrlnj;-
ton." MGM; "Every Night at Eight." Paramount. In
1936: "Klondike Annie," "Big Brown Eyes," collaborated
on screen play and directed "Spendthrift." Paramount. In
1937: "O.H.M.S." ("Tou're In the Navy Now"), GB.
WALSH, THOMAS: Writer. In 1936: wrote story which
was basis of "Don't Turn 'Em Loose," RKO-Radlo.
WALSH, T. J.: Branch manager, RKO, Salt Lake
City; b. Butte, Mont., .Tune 28, 1903; e. graduate Belolt
College. Wisconsin. Two years with Pathe, two years
with Film Booking OCBces. and six years manager for
RKO. Salt Lake City. Utah. Named branch manager at
Salt Lake City. Dec. 16, 1929.
WALTER, EUGENE: Writer, b. Cleveland, Ohio. After
his attendance at public schools, he entered newspaper
work, reporting for such papers as the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, Cleveland Press, Detroit News, New York Sun,
New York Globe, Cincinnati Post and Seattle Star. Was
a member of the First Volunteer Cavalry during the
Spanish-American War. After leaving the newspaper field
he wrote such successful plays as "The Undertow," "The
Real Issue," "The Wolf," "Paid in Full," "Sergeant
James," "The Flag Station," "The Easiest Way," "In-
side the Circle," ",Tust a Wife," "Boots and Saddles,"
"Fine Feathers," "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,"
"Just a Woman," "Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,"
"The Knife." "The Assassin." "Friendship." "Q4."
"The Challenge," "The Aran's Name" fwith Marjorle
rhace). "Under Northern Stars," "The Toy Girl." "Tlie
Last Outpost." "No Other Woman." "Thieves in Clover,"
"The Man Who Met God" and "Going Through"; author
of the series of lectures. "How to Write a Play"; joined
Radio Pictures. In 1936: collaborated on screen play
"Woman Trap," Paramount.
WALTER. WARNER: Actor. In 1936: "Dimples," 20th
Century-Fox.
WALTER. WILFRID: Actor. b. Ripon. England.
March 2. 1882; h. 6 feet 2% Inches: w. 185 pounds; brown
hair, hazel eyes: married: p. musicians: e. Tonbridge.
Lausanne and Slade School of Art. Was wine grower,
planter and etcher, designer for Anna Pavlowa. Is actor,
author and producer. Played in pictures for Stoll Studios,
Fox-British and others. Appeared in Hamlet. Touring
with his own monologues in 1937. in U. S.
WALTERS, DICKIE: Child actor, b. March 31. 1932,
Los Angeles. Appeared in 1935 In "Carnival."' Columbia.
In 1936: "Easy Money." Invincible; "Star for a Night,"
20th Century-Fox.
WALTERS, HAL: Actor. In 193fi: "The Interrupted
Honeymoon." British Lion; "Where There's a Will." GB.
WALTERS. JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALTERS. JOSEPH J., JR.: Still camera and por-
trait department. Republic Pictures, b. New York City.
January 28. 1R9S: married: e. public school: high school;
3 years interior decoration with Richard E. Thibanlt. Inc.,
New York. With Universal Pictures, set dresser. 1913-16;
World Film Co., set dresser, 1916-17; Government Service,
1917-18; during 1918-19 dressed sets for Goldfish, U. S.
Amusement Co.: Grantwond Studios: 1919-20 stillman and
still finishing for the Talmadgc girls: 1920-21. assistant In
equipping studios, laboratories at Miami. Florida (Hla-
leah) : 1921-22. cameraman. Grifflth-Spear Co.. Miami,
Florida. Cameraman, 1922-24, Cosmopolitan Studios, New
York; 1924. Holly^vood: 1925. Buster Keaton Productions
and Samuel Goldwyn: 1926-27, F. B. O. : (1928) RKO,
FBO and Trem Carr: 1929-30. RKO and First National-
Warner: 1931 RKO Studios. Cnmernnmn. Trem Carr
Productions 1933-34-35. Now with Republic Pictures.
WALTERS, JUNE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALTERS. LUANA: Actress, b. Los Angeles. Cal..
July 22, 1912: e. Ramona Co"vent, Alhambra, Cal. At
18 she was signed by United Artists, and plaved prom-
inent parts in "Reaching for the Moon," with Douglas
Fairbanks, and "The Shyster." on the legitimate stage
in San Francisco. Illness forced her ofT the screen for
two years, when she returned and anneared In "Two
Seconds" and "Miss PInkerton." for Warner Brothers,
pnd "MIdshlnman .Tack." for RKO. She then played
the leading feminine roles in a number of Independent
productions. Including "End of the Trail." with Tim
McCoy. "Fighting Texans," with Rex Bell. "Secrets of
Hollywood," and "Children of Loneliness." She also
played a role In "Hollywood Party," for MGM. In 1936:
"Aces and Eiglits," Puritan; "Ride 'Em Cowboy," U.
WALTERS, POLLY: Actress, r. n. Maud Walters; b.
Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1913; h. 5 feet 3 Inches; w.
108 pounds: brown eyes, blond hair. Stage experience
In "Tattle Tales." Became a Warner player. In 1934
appeared on the New York stage In "She Loves Me Not."
WALTERS, RAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WALTHALL, HENRY B.: Died .Tune. 1936. (See 1936-
37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WALTON, DOUGLAS: Actor, b. Woodstock. Canada:
h. 5 feet, 11% inches; blonde hair and bUe eyes: w. 156
pounds; p. father clergyman; e. Bristol University. Eng-
land, architecture. Ran away from home. Played small
roles with stock and repertoire companies. Montreal and
Toronto. Went to Hollywood. Appeared on screen in
"Body and Soul," "The Secret of Madame Blanche."
"Over the Hill." "Looklns Forward" (1933). MGM: "The
Lost Patrol," "Cavalcade" and "Captain Hurricane." all
RKO; "Madame Spy," Universal: "Murder in Trinidad."
Fox. In 1935: "The Bride of Frankenstein.' Universal;
"The Dark Angel," UA. In 1936: "I Conquer the Sea
Academy: "The Garden Murder Case." "Camllle," MGM;
"Mary of Scotland," RKO Radio; "Thank You, Jeeves.
20th Century-Fox.
WALTON, MRS. ELEANOR C: Censor. 508 Knicker-
bocker Street. Kansas City. Mo. ; b. Hingham, Mass. :
e. private schools: married and has one child. Member
of City Board of Censors. Kansas City. Missouri. Has
been interested in pictures for many years. Chairman,
Motion Pictures. Women's City Club, seven years.
President, second district Missouri Federated Women's
Chibs. five years. Chairman on Motion Pictures. Missouri
Federation of Women's Clubs, four years. Vice-chair-
man, Motion Pictures, General Federation of Women's
Clubs, four years.
WALTON, FRED: Actor, r. n. Frederick Heming; b.
England; h. 5 feet 6 Inches: blue eyes and light brown
hair; w. 160 pounds: e. England: hy. Ashing. Stage
experience In England. Ireland. Scotland. Germany, France.
Australia. New Zealand. South Africa. Canada and United
States. Entered pictures in 1924. Pictures Include: "The
Wise Wife." "Almost Human." Pathe: Judge In Cir-
cumstantial Evidence." Chesterfield; Doctor in "Dynamite."
MGM- "South of Panama." Chesterfield: Priest In "Tam-
ing of the Shrew." United Artitsts: "House of Shame
and "Below the Deadline." Chesterfield. In 193d: Two
Sinners." Republic. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy.
UA; "The House of a Thousand Candles," Republic;
"Dracula's Daughter," U.
WALTON. L. N.: Branch Manager. Was salesman
for Fox. In 1929 joined Columbia as branch manager
and now is in charge of the Seattle exchange.
WALTON. WILLIAM: Music. In 1935: "Escape Me
Never." B & D. In 1936: "As You Like It." 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
WANG, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WANGENHEIM. GUSTAV: Director. In 1936: "Der
Kampf." Anikino.
WANGER. WALTER: President. Walter Wanger Pro-
ductions. Inc.. releasing throush United Artists, b. San
Francisco. Cal.. July 11. 1894: m. Justine .Johnstone.
Formerly produced plays in London and New York. Was
general manager in charge of production at Paramount for
ten years. Following was executive producer at MGM.
productions including "Going Hollywood" and "Queen
Christina." Then vice-president Columbia pictures. Pro-
duced independently for release through Paramount "The
President Vanishes" and "Private Worlds." In 1935:
"Phnnghal." "Smart Girl," "Every Nltrht at Eight."
"Mary Burns. Fugitive." Paramount. In 1936: "Her
Master's Voice." "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." "Big
Brown Eyes," "The Moon's Our Home." "The Case
-Against Mrs. Ames," "Fatal Ladv." "Palm Springs."
"Spendthrift." Paramount. In 1937: "You Only Live
Once." "History Is Made At Night." "52nd Street."
"Vogues of 1938." "Stand-In," "Personal History,"
"Summer Lightning." UA.
WANZER. ARTHUR: Actor. "Dance With Me" (1930).
Pathe Checker Comedies, second series. In 1933: "Soldiers
nf the Stnrm." "T'nknown Valley." ColMmhla. Tn 1034-
"Tomorrow's Children." Bryan Foy. In 1936: "The Gen-
tleman from Louisiana," Republic.
WARBURTON, JOHN: Actor, b. Maghull, LlTerpooI,
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England. June 18, 1899; h. 5 feet 10 inches: brown hair,
blue eyes; hy. boxing and polo. Stage experience. Has
written many songs. In 1933 appeared In "A Study In
Scarlet," Fox-World Wide; "Blind Adventure," Kadio;
"Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," "Cavalcade." Fox. In
1934: "Lefs Talk It Over," Universal. In 1937: MGM
short product.
WARD, ALBERT H., Jr. ("Tim"): Motion picture and
radio editor, Evening News, Portland, Maine; b.
Leominster, Mass., March 29, 1901; e. Boston Univ.;
worked in Boston, advertising; Miami Daily News; Port-
land Evening News since 1927. Newspaper cartooning
and chalk-talk entertaining, sideline.
WARD. ANNA BELL: Secretary, treasurer, assistant
general manager. Elliott-Ward Enterprises, Lexington,
Ky. ; Nelson Amusement Co., Georgetown, Ky. ; Somerset
Amusement Co., Somerset. Ky. ; Versailles Amusement Co.,
Versailles, Ky. ; Mt. Sterling Amusement Co., Mt. Sterling,
Ky.
WARD, MRS. CHANNING: Pen name, Helen de Motte.
Musical and dramatic critic of the Richmond News
Leader, Richmond, Virginia; b. Muncie, Indiana; p. S. A.
Wilson and Katherine H. Wilson ; e. Muncie high school,
Chicago Musical College; married. Special study of various
forms of critical writing under writers of experience. Has
written critiques of pictures for 16 years.
WARD, E. CLAYTON: Sound Engineer. In 1933:
"Arizona to Broadway," Pox. In 1934: "I Am Suzanne,"
Fox. In 193.5: "Orchids to You," "The Daring Young
Man," Fox. In 1936: "King of Burlesque," 20th Century-
Fox; collaborated on sound "Everybody's Old Man," "The
First Baby." "To Mar.v — With Love," "Ladies in Love,"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: collaborated on sound "Nancy
Steele Is Missing," 20th Century-Fox.
WARD. DOROTHY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WARD, EDWARD: Song Writer. In 1934 collaborated
on songs of "Manhattan Love Song." Monogram. In
1935 synchronized score for "Times Square Lady." "Public
Hero No. 1," "No More Ladies." "Here Comes the Band,"
"The Bishop Misbehaves." MGM. In 1936: musical score,
"Riff Raff," "Exclusive Story." "Wife Versus Secretary."
"Moonlight Murder." "Speed." "Women Are Trouble."
"Sworn Enemy." "Sinner Take All," MGM; collaborated
on musical score "After the Thin Man." In 1937: musical
score "Man of the People," "Mama Steps Out," MGM.
WARD, HAP: (See 1936
Motion Picture Almanac.)
WARD, JAY: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "Goodbye
Again." Warner: "The Man Who Dared." "Pilgrimage."
"As Husbands Go." Fox: "To the Last Man." Paramount
In 1934: "Hold That Girl," Fox. In 1935: "In Spite of
Danger," Columbia.
WARD. JOHN STEDMAN: With Electrical Research
Products. Inc.; b. Newport, R. I., April 17. 189.5; married.
Radio engineer. Bell Telephone Laboratories.
WARD, KATHERINE CLARE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
WARD. LUCI: Writer. b. Monroe. La.. Quichita
Parish. Nov. 30, 1907; married; p. Edgar Barton Ward
and Lucille Pipes Ward; e. grammar and higli school.
From 1928 to 1935. secretary and script girl, then became
a writer. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "The Law
in Her Hands." "Murder By an Aristocrat," "Melody
for Two," "Mountain .Justice." "Bad Man's Territory,"
"Land Beyond the Law," Warner. "Cherokee Strip,"
Cosmopolitan Magazine, story "Cargo De Luxe."
WARD, LUCILLE: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "Lilly
Turner," First National; "Marriage on Approval." Freuler.
In 1936: "The Leavenworth Case," "The Return of Jimmy
Valentine." "The Harvester," Republic.
WARD. MACKENZIE: Actor. Appeared in "Lucky In
Love" (1929). Pathe: "Doing Phil a Favor" (1930).
Pathe Variety Comedies. In 1935: "The Student's Ro-
mance," BIP. In 1936: "As You Like It." 20th Century-
Fox; "While Parents Sleep." In 1937: "The Girl In the
Taxi."
WARD. PENELOPE DUDLEY: Actress. In 1935:
"Escape Me Never," UA ; "Moscow Nights," Denham-UA.
WARD, POLLY: Actress. In 1935: "The Old Curiosity
Shop," "It's a Bet," BIP.
WARD, RONALD: Actor. In 1935: "The Passing o,
the Third Floor Bark." GB. In 1936: "East Meets
West," GB.
WARD, ROSCOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WARD, SOLLY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WARD, TINY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WARD, WARWICK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WARDE. SHIRLEY: (See 1936-37 Jlotion Picture Al-
manac. )
WARDWELL, GEOFFREY: (.See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
WARE, DARRELL: Writer, 20th Century-Fox. b.
Plainvlew, Minn.. July 29, 1906; h. 5 ft. UVz in., w.
180 lbs.; black hair and brown eyes; married; e. North-
western University. Wrote for musical shows, newspaper,
magazines and radio.
WARE, EDWARD L.: Superintendent, Men's Ward-
robe Department, Universal Pictures, Universal City, Cal.;
b. Little Bock, Ark., Nov. 19. 1899; e. high school,
irafflc manager. Michigan Ammonia Works, Detroit, Mich.
Started in wardrobe department as assistant. May 29,
WARE, HARLAN: Writer. In 1936: collaliorated on
screen play "Rliythm on the Range," "Preview Murder
Mystery," "College Rhytlim." "Maid of Salem," "Yours
for the Asking," "College Holiday," Paramount.
WARE, HELEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
,r^*^?' 'RENE: Actress, r. n. Irene Ahlberg; b. New
York City, November 6, 1911; h. 5 feet 6 inches; w.
115 pounds; auburn hair, green eyes; e. Theodore Roose-
velt High School; New York University; p. Anna and
Ernest Ahlberg; hy. swimming, golfing, bicycle and horse-
back riding. Appeared in Earl Carroll's Vanities. On
screen: "Chandu," "Six House to Live," "Humanity,"
"Society Girl," all Fox. In 1933: "My Weakness,"
Fox; 'Brief Moment," Columbia. In 1934: "Orient Ex-
press," Fox; "Let's Talk It Over," Universal. In 1935;
"Night Life of the Gods," "The Raven," Universal;
"Cheers of the Crowd," Monogram; "False Pretenses,"
Chesterfield; "Whispering Smith Speaks," 20th Century-
Fox. In 1936: "O'Malley of the Mounted," 20th Century-
Fox; "The Criminal Witliin," I'hestertield; "Gold Diggers
of 1937," WB.
WARE, JULIET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WARFIELD, KITTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WAREING, LESLEY: Actress, b. Hampstead, London,
Oct. 16, 1913; dark hair and green eyes; e. St. Bride's.
Helensburgh. Frankfurt-am-Main, Tours, and Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art. On stage in "The Soldier's
Fortune." "The Road to Ruin," "The Country Wife."
"Bats in the Belfry" and others. Films include: "The
Iron Duke," "Fighting Stock." "It's Y'ou I Want," and
otliers.
WARING, RICHARD: Actor. In 1935: "The Perfect
Gertlcman." MGM.
WARING, TOM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WARMINGTON. S. J.: Plaver. In 1937: "A Woman
Alone," GB.
WARNECKI, J.: I See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WARNER, ALBERT: Vice president and treasurer of
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., and treasurer of Vitaphone
Corporation; major In R. O. T. C; b. Baltimore. Md. :
e. In that city. As did the other brothers. Albert found
work between school hours and thus received his first
training in business. Leaving school he went to work
with Swift and Company, the packers, and, for once and
flie only time, be was a competitor of his brother.
Harry, who was with Armour and Company. Each of the
Warner boys had a full share in making Warner success.
When they opened their first theatre In Newcastle, Pa..
Albert was ticket seller and looked after the finances. It
also fell to his lot to be the salesman of the firm when
the Warner brothers opened their film exchange. He then
found his experience with Swift valuable. Again, when
Warner Features was established, it was Albert who
handled the sales. When the branch exchange was opened
at Cleveland, Albert took charge of it. When the Warner
firm fell on hard times and for a period the brothers
had to separate, Albert took a position as film salesman
with other firms and thus filled in the period until the
brothers came together to produce "My Four Years in
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Germany." While the other members of the firm were
getting the picture out, Albert applied high pressure
methods and sold it before it was even finished. The
success of "My Four Years in Germany" having once
more put Warner Bros, on their feet. Albert took direct
charge of the finances of the firm. It was no easy
job, either, for while they were doing excellent business
they were usually in need of ready money. It was the
job of Albert to make it go as far as possible. In
course of time the business of Warner Bros, had grown
to such proportions it was necessary to organize Warner
Bros. Pictures. Inc. This gave the firm an opportunity
to issue stock, the returns of which provided financial
sinews of war for their ventures. It was under this
banner that Warner Bros, developed the Vitaphone talk-
ing pictures. It was Albert who pored long and anxiously
over the balance sheets to make both ends meet. In
spite of their desperate plight, they did make ends meet
and Albert stayed on the job every hour of the day until
there was a clear road ahead. Uk ■■•ntinues to occupy
his post as guardian of the treasury, now that success
has come to Warner Bros., but aside from that takes a
very direct interest In the selling of the business, which
was his first work.
WARNER. HARRY M.: President. Warner Bros. Pic-
tures. Inc.; b. in Russia; when but 6 years of age was
brought to this country and settled in Baltimore; e. in
that city. Opened up a bicycle shop in YounR.stown.
Ohio, early in 1900 when the bicycle craze was at Its
height. Having observed the new invention, motion
pictures, the Warner brothers, under the leadership of
Harry, determined to open a show of their own. After
inspeotin.i; surroundins teiritory. Newcastle, Pa., was
selected and they opened their Hist theatre, The Castle,
in 1903. Always looking ahead the Warner brothers saw
an opportunity for branching out in the film business.
Under the executive head of Harry Warner they opened
a film I'XrIianKe in l'ittsliur.i;h Id siiiiply theatres witli
product. Again they were successful and eventually opened
branches in nearby towns. Harry, as usual, was the head
of the business, each of the other brothers having his
own share In the work. Harry saw an opportunity to
further extend their operations. They went Into the
market and bought feature pictures which were sold
under the title Warner Features. As a result Warner
Features became active competitors and had marked suc-
cess. In course of time, owing to conditions beyond
their own control, the Warners were compelled to abandon
both their exchanges and Warner Features. Harry and
his brothers went separate ways for the first time In many
years, but this did not last for long. Again under the
executive direction of Harry, the brothers Joined together
to produce .Tames W. Gerard's book. "My Four Years
In Germany." as a picture. The success of this pro-
duction marked their first step tc final success. During
the development period of Vitaphone talking pictures as
through the whole history of Warner Bros. Pictures. Inc..
Harry uas the excriiiivc hcaii of the Mini, ubicli position
he continues to hold. Was member. Code Authority.
WARNER, H. B.: Actor, b. St. John's Woods. London.
England. Oct. 26. 1876; h. 6 feet % Inch; fair hair and
blue eyes; w. 168 pounds; e. Bedford. England, and Uni-
versity College. London. Stage experience. Screen work
with Ince. McClure, Frohman. Jesse D. Hampton. Pic-
tures include ".Sonell and Son." Unitcii Artists; "French
Dressing," First National; Lewis Dyke in "The Dark
Swan." First National; Dr. Cusick in "Tiger Rose."
Warner; "The Divine Lady." "Wedding Rings." First
National; "Trial of Mary Dugan." MGM; "The Doctor's
Secret." Paramount; "King of Kings," Pathe: "The
Argyle Case." "Conquest." "The Gamblers" and "Stark
Mad," Warner; "Furies." First National; "Wild Com-
pany." Fox; "The Green Goddess." "The Second Floor
Mystery." Warner; "On Your Back," Fox; (1932). "Cross
Examination." Artclass; "The Menace." Columbia;
"Charlie Chan's Chance." Fox; "Unholy Love." Allied;
"The Crusader." Majestic. In 1933: "Supernatural."
"Jennie Gerhardt," Paramount; "Her Sweetheart, Chris-
topher Bean," MGM. In 1934; "Behold My Wife." Para-
mount; "Grand Canary," Fox; "Sorrell and Son." United
Artists. In 1935: "Born to Gamble." Liberty; "A Tale
of Two Cities." JIGM. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho,"
Paramount: "The Garden JIurder Case. " "Moonlight
Murder." MGM; "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town," Coluinliia.
In 19:17: "Along Came Love," Paramount; "The Lost
Horizon." Columbia.
WARNER. JACK L.: Vice-president in charge of produc-
tion. Warner Bros. -First National Studios, Burbank. Cal. ;
b. London. Ontario. Can. ; p. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Warner, non-professionals; e. Baltimore schools; m. .-Vnn
Page. When he had finished school he joined his brothers.
Harry and Albert, in the opening of a bicycle shop at
Youngstown, Ohio, and in that venture, being the younKPSl.
he was errand boy, clerk and general handy man about the
place. Then the time came when the Warner brothers
War— War
opened their first theatre at Newcastle, Pa., where he felt,
at home, for he had developed a good tenor voice and used
to sing Illustrated songs. While not thus occupied he did
the usual run of jobs that are necessary around a small
theatre. At the time Warner Bros, opened Its exchange
at Pittsburgh and then established Warner Features,
he again found a congenial field. He Inspected the pic-
tures that were being considered and on his judgment
Harry Warner, then as now executive of the firm, rested
his decision on them. When the Warners fell upon hard
times and separated. Jack went to Hollywood and
studied the iiu-lliods of picture pr(«luclion. producing a
series of Al St. .John and Monte Banks comedies and also
animal serials.
At the time when the Warner brothers joined again
to produce "My Four Years In Germany." Jack had
begun to find that production was his true field. He
took an active part in the artistic direction of that
picture which set the Warner Bros, on their feet and
started them on the road to success. With the fortunes
of the firm re-established, the Warner brothers decided
they needed a studio on the West Coast and he went out
to take an active part in Its direction. He was later
called East, during the development of Vitaphone, to par-
ticipate in the perfection of the talking picture in which
Sam Warner played a major part. After the success
of Vitaphone was established and the making of Vita-
phone pictures was moved to the Hollywood Studio, he
took charge of their direction and production.
It has been largely due to the artistic vision of Jack
Warner that so many fine pictures have emanated from
the Warner Bros, studio. He Is now vice president in
charge of production for Warner Brothers Pictures. Inc.,
and for the Vitaphone Corporation. In addition to
having charge of the large Warner Brothers Hollywood
Studio he Is now also directing the operations of the First
National Studio on the Coast. Appointed by President
Franklin D. Roosevelt In 1933. as chairman of the NRA
Board for State of California.
WARNER. MARGUERITE: Actress, b. Austin. Texas
Jan. 4. 1911; h. 5 feet 3 Inches: w. 115 pounds; hazel
eyes, blond hair; p. S. Drake Warner and Willetta
Mayne, professional; hy. swimming and horseback riding.
.Several years stage experience. On screen: "On With
The Show." "Married In Hollywood." "Young Sinners."
■■fp Pops the Devil" and "Confessions of a Co-Ed." In
lIK'ifi: "One Rainy Afternoon," IJA.
WARNER, MARY IRENE: Pen name. Dana Van Decar.
r>ramatic critic, Times-Union, Albany, N. Y. ; b. Albany.
New York. June 25, 1910; p. Olive L. Warner; e. Graduate
of the All)any liiwh school (colle.sie entrance course). Dra-
matic critic on tlie Times-l'niori since June 6, 1931.
WARNER. WILLIAM: Branch manager, .b. St. Louis.
Mo.. Feb. 22, 1890; p. Etta Warner; e. grade school, high
srhnol. University of Jlissouri ; married. Operator, film
iiispectc-r. booker, salesman and manager, motion pictures.
Operated among first talking pictures ever to be shown
through Chronophone and Camera -phone, in 1908. Worked
for J. W. Morgan Film Company in 1908 until Universal
opened own branch in Kansas City in 1911. In exchange
field of industry since. Worked with Box Office Attrac-
tions, now Fox, when office first opened In Missouri. Em-
ployed successively by Fox, Paramount, First National.
T'niversal, then Vitagraph. except for Army and a period In
1913, opening Eclectic OfBce in South, working with Claude
Ezell and with S. A. Lynch in Dallas, Texas, and Okla-
homa City. Formerly with Fred Warren in Pittsburgh,
I'a. Named Warner branch manager. Kansas City. Mo.
WARREN. BRUCE: Actor, b. Houston. Texas. Sept.
21. 1904; h. 6 feet; w. 180 pounds; e. Rice Institute, Was
in stage. In 1936: "Tlie Holy Terror," "On the Avenue,"
2nth Centurj-Fox; "The Plainsman." "13 Hours By Air,"
Paramount; "Stolen Holiday. " WH. In 1937: "Sing and
lie Hapi)y." "One .Mile from Heaven." 20th Century-Fox.
WARREN. C. DENIER: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
■The Great Defender." BIP. In 1935: "The Clairvoyant,"
GB; "Heart's Desire," BIP; collaborated on screen play,
"She Shall Have Music," Twickenham. In 1936: "A Star
Fell from Heaven." ABP; "Spy of Napoleon." Twicken-
liaiii; "Everybody Dance." GB.
WARREN. DWIGHT W.: Cameraman, b. Eagle Bock,
Cal., ,Tuly IS. 1889; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; light brown hair
and blue eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Katherlne Ray and
Uwlght P. Warren, non-professionals; e. Alhambra high
school, no stage training; m. Louise Seston. non-profes-
sional ; hy. radio and his two sons. Sixteen years' screen
experience, having photographed pictures for Bill Hart:
aisc) cinematofjraiiher for Universal and Fox; with Edu-
lational the last eight years.
WARREN. E. ALYN: Actor. Appeared in 1929 in
"Chasing Through Europe," "Red Wine," Fox; "The
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War— Was
Trail of "98," MGM; In 1930 In "Prince of Diamonds."
Columbia; "The Medicine Man." Tiffany; "Abraham
Lincoln," United Artists; "Son of the Gods." First Na-
tional; "DuBarry, Woman of Passion." United Artists:
In 1931: "Shipmates" and "A Free Soul." MGM;
"Daughter of the Dragon," Paramount; "Secret Service."
Radio; "The Hatchet Man," First National. In 1933:
"Tarzan the Fearless," Principal. In 1935: "Chinatown
Squad," Universal. In 1936: "The Devil Doll," MGM.
WARREN, EDA: Film Editor. In 1933: "Terror
Aboard," Paramount. In 1935: "Car 99," "So Red the
Rose," Paramount. In 1936: "Anything Goes." "Forgotten
Faces," "The General Died at Dawn," Paramount. In
1937: "Swing High, Swing Low," Paramount.
WARREN. FRED: Actor. In 1935: "The Mysterious
Mr. Wong." Monogram; "Ship Cafe," Paramount. In
1936: "Revolt of the Zombies." Academy.
WARREN, FRED H.: Actor, b. Rock Island, 111.: e.
In Rocic Island; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; w. 140 pounds; brown
hair, blue eyes. Twelve years with Keltb-Orpheum vaude-
ville. Entered pictures in 1920. Pictures Include: "The
Spieler," "In Old Arizona," "The Barker," "Girl of the
Golden West." with Mary Plckford in "Klkl," "The
Crash (1929), First National; "Abraham Lincoln (1930),
United Artists: "Hearts and Hoofs" (1930). Rodeo Com-
edies, Pathe. In 1936: "I Conquer the Sea," Academy.
WARREN, HARRY: Music writer, b. Brooklyn, N. Y..
Dec. 24, 1893; h. 5 feet. 6 Inches; black hair and brown
eyes; w. 159 pounds; e. public school and Commercial
High School. Brooklyn; m. Josephine Wensler; two chil-
dren; hy. old songs. Was assistant director at Vltagraph.
Brooklyn. Wrote music for Broadway shows, "Sweet an'
Low," "Crazy Quilt" and "Laugh Parade." Wrote music
for pictures "Blessed Event." "42nd St.," "Gold Diggers
of 1933," "Roman Scandals." (1934) "Moulin Rouge'
(20th Century-UA), "Footllght Parade" (Warner) "Won-
der Bar" (Warner). "20 Million Sweethearts." "A Very
Honorable Guy." "Dames," "Gold Diggers of 1935." and
(1935) "Go Into Tour Dance" and "Sweet Music."
Won the Academy Award for 1935 for song, lyrics by Al
Dubin, "Lullaby of Broadway." from "Gold Diggers of
1935." Made musical short subject "Harry Warren. Com-
poser," for Vltaphone. Also 1935: collaborated on music
and lyrics. "Broadway Gondolier," "Page Miss Glory,"
"Stars Over Broadway." Warner; "In Callente," "Ship-
mates Forever." FN. In 1936: collaborated on music and
lyrics. "Colleen," "Hearts Divided," "Sing Me a Love
Song," "Cain and Mabel." "Gold Diggers of 1937," "Sons
O' Guns." WB. In 1937; collaborated on music and lyrics
"Melody for Two," "Marked Woman," WB.
WARREN. HERBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WARREN, RUTH: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "Zoo
fn Rudanest." Fox; "Mama Loves Pana." Paramount:
Lets Fall in Love." Columbia. In 1935: "Doubting
Thomas, ' Fox. In 1936: "Her Master's Voice," Para-
mount. I 1
WARRENDER, HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WARRENTON, GILBERT: Cameraman. Member. Ameri-
can Society of CInematogranhers. In 1933: "Phantom
Broadcast." 'The Sphinx." "Devil's Mate." "The Sweet-
heart of Sigma Chi." Monogram: "Mama Loves Pana."
Paramount. In 1934: "Eight Girls In a Boat." Para-
mount: 'Beggars in Ermine." "The T,oud Sneaker"
Monogram: "The Love Captive." Universal. In 1935-
Ccwboy TTolidav." Beacon: "Sunset Range." First Di-
vision; "Here Comes Cookie." "Cornnado," Paramount:
Born fn Gamble." Liberty. In 1936: "Draegerman
Coiirase." WB.
WARRICK, CARLOTTA: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
WARRjNGTON. GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "The Road
(n GInry, 2nth Century-Fox.
WARRINGTON. HORACE P.: -Rusiness manager. Sun-
day St^r Wilmington. Del. In 1936. Sunday Star and
queen Theatre co-sponsored selection of Miss Wilmington
in .'\meri('an hcaufy event.
WARSHAWSKY, SAMUEL }.: Writer. In 1936: rol-
T 7nl,^'' "" '""^''^^ "'^5' "Night Waitress." RKO-RadIo
Tn^l937: wrote additional dialogue "23% Hours Leave. ''
WARTON. LES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ma^aO*"^'^' '°"^' '^^* "^6-37 Motion Picture Al-
WARWICK, ROBERT: Actor, b. Sacramento, CaL.
1878. Appeared in "Unmasked" (1930). Artclass. In
1933: "Pilgrimage," "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case."
Fox. In 1935: "Night Life of the Gods," Universal; "A
Shot in the Dark," Chesterfield; "The Murder Man," "A
Tale of Two Cities," "Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: MGM
short product; "Tough Guy," MGM; "The Return of
.Jimmy Valentine," "Bulldog Edition," "The Bold Cabal-
Tero," Republic; "Sutter's Gold," U; "The Bride Walks
Out." "Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio; "Romeo and
,Tullet," MGM; "In His Steps," "The White Legion."
GN; "Adventure in Manhattan," Columbia; "Can This Be
Dixie?" 20th Century-Fox.
WARWICK, ROBERT: Film editor. In 1936: "Hop-
along Cassidy Returns," "Trail Dust," Paramount.
WASCHNECK, KURT: Member of board of directors
of AGFA A. G. film printing plant, Berlin, b. Grimma
Saxonia, Germany, May 4, 1882; married. Entered mo-
tion picture field In 1905. In 1921 shared in founding of
Aktiengesellschaft fur Film-Fabrikaton (AGFA), now
among largest film printing plants of Germany. Assistant
manager of film-treatment department in organization of
film production and film exploitation, Berlin.
WASHBOARD SERENADERS: Entertainers. In 1936:
Universal short product.
WASHBURN, BRYANT: Actor, b. Chicago. IlL, April
28. 1889; h. 5 feet 11 Inches; brown hair and eyes; w.
160 pounds; p. Metha Catherine Johnson and Bryant
Washburn, non-professionals: e. Lake View high school;
hy. golf, swimming and handball. Stage experience con-
sist of appearances in "Tlie Fighter." "The Remittance
Man," "The Great .Tohn Ganton." and "The Wolf." On
screen in "Skinner's Stories." "The Prince of Grau-
stark." "It Pays to Advertise." "Six Best Sellers."
"What Happened to Jones," "Too Much Johnson," "Mrs.
Temple's Telegram." "The Way of a Man with a Maid."
"Why Smith Left Home," "Breakfast at Sunrise," "Hon-
eymoon inat," "Beware of Widows." "The Love Thrill"
and "Nothing to Wear," "Swing High" (1930), Pathe;
Vitanhone No. 3740. "Christmas Knieht." No. 3778.
"Niagara Palls." In 1933: "What Price Innocence?"
"Night of Terror." Columbia; "Devil's Mate." Mono-
gram; "Public Stenographer." Showmen's Pictures. In
1934: "The Return of Chandu." Principal. In 1935: "The
World Accuses." Chesterfield. In 1936: "Preview Murder
Mystery." "Holl.vwood Boulevard." Paramount: "Sutter's
Gold." "Conflict." TT; "Three of a Kind." "It Couldn't
Have Happened." Invincible; 'We Who Are About to Die."
RKO-Radio; "Jungle Jim." Universal serial.
WASHBURN, BRYANT, JR.
ture Almanac.)
WASHBURN, CONWAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WASHBURN, MEL.: Dramatic critic and columnist.
New Orleans Item. Morning Tribune. Item-Tribune. New
Orleans, La.; b. Edinburgh, Scotland, May 30, 1885; p.
.Tohn and Ida Washburn; e. high school, four years at
Culver Military Academy; m. Wllma Veronica O'Donnell.
Spent two years on a cattle ranch In Wyoming and 30
years on newspapers. He was reared on a farm in Indiana,
and cubbed on the Logansport (Ind.) .Journal, then went
to the Kokomo Despatch. Indianapolis Star, Chicago Amer-
ican. Kansas City Post. Memphis Press and Memphis
News-Scimitar. St. Louis Times, Cincinnati Enquirer and
to New Orleans in March. 1925. Has worked in New
Orleans as assistant city editor, city editor of the Item,
news editor of the Item, dramatic critic and amusement
editor of 'he Item-Tribune, city editor of the Morning
Trih'inp. He Is at m-esent dramatic critic of the Item
!<r.(l Tribune and conductor of a "Spotlight" column in the
Tr'hnne.
WASHINGTON. BLUE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac)
WASHINGTON. FREDI: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WASHINGTON. HANNAH: Actress. In 1935: "The
Littlest Rebel." 20th Centurv-Pox.
WASHINGTON. MILDRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
WASHINGTON. NED: Song writer, b. Scranton. Pa.
Aug. 15. 1901; h. 5 feet. 7 Inches: brown hair and blue
eyes: w. 130 pounds; e. high school and business college;
married: hy. horses. Was vaudeville booker. Wrote
songs for "Forward Pass," "Little Johnny .Jones." First
National: "Tieer Rose," Warner, 1929. In 1930: "Show
of Shows," Warner; "Llllles of the Field," "Bright
(See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
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Was— Wat
Lights." First National. In 1931: " Soda: neglster,"
Paramount. Id 1935: collaborated on songs, "Here Comes
tha Band," MGM; lyrics of "Cosi-Cosa," In "A Night at
the Opera." MGM; lyrics, "The Perfect Gentleman,"
MGM. In 1936: collaborated on songs "Happy Go Lucky,"
Republic.
WASSAM, REBECCA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WASSERMAN, WALTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WASSON, GEORGE F., JR.: Legal counsel, 20th Cen-
tury-Fox Film Corporation; b. New Tork City; p. George
F. and Mary Theresa Wasson; e. Leland Stanford Univer-
sity, A.B., 1926, J.D., 1928; married. Was in private
general practice specializing in trial and railroad commis-
sion work. In charge of 20th Century-Fox legal department
since 1932.
Actor. In 1936: "Navy Born,"
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
WASTAL, LOUIS M.
Bepublic.
WATANABE, FRANK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WATERBURY, RUTH: Editor, Movie Mirror, New
Tork, and Photoplay Magazine. Hollywood; b. Rensselaer,
N. Y. ; p. Cyrus and Ellen Tidd Waterbury; e. private and
public schools, Albany, N. Y. ; m. the late Harold Cary.
Feature writer, New Y'ork World, New York Daily News,
editor of Photoplay Magazine.
WATERS, ETHEL: Singer and Actress. In 1929: "On
With the Show," WB. In 1933: appeared in Vitaphone
short product. In 1937: The Cotton Club, New York.
WATERS, GLEN:
manac.)
WATERS, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATERS, RONALD: Actor. In 1936: "It's You I
Want," British Lion.
WATERS, WILLIAM J: Motion picture editor, Ithaca
Journal, Ithaca. N. Y. ; b. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 18,
1905; William F. and Mary E. Waters; e. St. Mary's
school. Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie high school, Cornell
University (A. B., 1927); married and has one son, Wil-
liam Francis and one daughter, Helen Ann. General re-
porting and sports, Poughkeepsie Eagle-News and Pough-
keepsie Sunday Courier. With Ithaca Journal since January
1926. News editor as well as motion picture editor.
Former president, Cornell chapter, Sigma Delta Chi,
national professional journalistic fraternity.
WATKIN, PIERRE: Actor. In 1935: "Dangerous,"
Warner. In 1936: "Forgotten Faces," Paramount; "It
Had to Happen." 20th Century -Fox; "The Gentleman from
Louisiana." "Sitting On the Moon." "The Country Gentle-
men," Republic; "Nobody's Fool," U. In 1937: "Green
Light," WB ; "The Devil's Playground," Columbia; "Lar-
ceny on the Air," Republic; "Sea Devils," RKO-Radio.
WATKINS. A. W.: Recording, "Just My Luck," British
& Dominions, 1933. In 1934. "Catherine the Great."
United Artists -Ixjndon Films. In 1935: "The Scarlet
Pimpernel," United Artists; "Moscow Nights." Denham-
UA. In 1936: "Things to Come," "The Man Who
Could Work Miracles," collaborated on "Rembrandt," UA.
In 1937: "Love from a Stranger," "Dreaming Lips,"
"Dark Journey," "Elephant Boy," UA.
WATKINS. LINDA: Actress, b. Boston. Mass.. May
23, 1909; h. 5 feet 4% inches; blond hair and blue-grey
eyes; w. 108 pounds; e. private school for girls In New
York and at the Lincoln School, Teachers' College and
the Theatre Guild School; m. Gabriel Hess. Stage ex-
perience: "Hedda Gabler," "Midnight," and "June
Moon," which play led to a Fox contract. On screen
In "Sob Sister," "Good Sport," "Charlie Chan's Chance."
"The Gay Caballero." "Cheaters at Play." all Fox.
WATKINS, MAURI NE: Writer, b. Lexington, Ky.: e.
Butler School at Indianapolis. Radcliffe and Yale College;
"Devil's Daughter," followed by "Chicago"; numerous
stories: wrote "So Help Me, God," for George Kaufman
production; In 1930-31 wrote "Up the River" and "Doc-
tors' Wives" for Fox. In 1932: "Play Girl," Warners-
"Strange Love of Molly Louvain." First National; "No
Man of Her Own." Paramount. In 1933: "Professional
Sweetheart," RKO. In 1934 collaborated on screen play
of "Strictly Dynamite." RKO; "Search for Beauty." Para-
mount. In 1936: wrote screen play "Libeled Lady," MGM.
WATKINS, STANLEY 8. A., A.C.G.I, B.Sc, M.I.E.E.
With Electrical Research Products. Inc.. in New York, b
London, May 29, 1888; married; e. King Edward VI School.
Bury St. Edmunds, Eng., and City and Guilds Technical
College. London. Taught physics and electrical englneermg
at Technical College after which undertook development
work in Bell Telephone Laboratories. New York. (1911-
1926); research in telephony, microphones, recording ap-
paratus; chief engineer of Warner Vitaphone. 19JB-Z(,
director of recording engineering with Electrical Research
Products, 1927-29. recording manager for Western Elec-
tric Co.. London, later becoming technical director ana
also European recording manager for Electrical Researcn
Products. Member, Institution of Electrical Engineers,
Society of Motion Picture Engineers of America; ine
British Kinematograph Society and the Acoustical bocieiy
of America.
WATKINS. WILLIAM D.: Pen name. "W. D. W."
Motion picture editor. Evening Record. Lansford. Fa. , D.
Philadelphia. Pa., March 15. 1900; e. West Philadelphia
High School; married. Spent four years in United States
Navy 1917-1921. Was fireman aboard Ward Liner S. a.
Monterey in 1922. Was on construction company gang.
1922-1925. Florida, California and Middle West. Spent six
months in West Indies and three months In Venezuela.
Started with Evening Record in 1926.
WATLES, BUDDY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATSON, ADELE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATSON. BILLY: Actor. In 1935: "The Winning
Ticket," MGM.
WATSON, BOBBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATSON, COY, JR.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WATSON. DELMAR: Actor. In 1933 appeared In "To
the Last Man." Paramount: "The Bight to Romance.^_
Radio. In 1935: "Annie Oakley." "We're Only Human,
RKO In 1936: "Silly Billies," RKO; "Old Hutch,
MGM; "The Great O'Malley," WB.
WATSON, FANNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATSON. HARRY: Actor. "Pardon My Gun." P»the;
"Rubeville" (1929). "Fifty Miles From Broadway (1930).
"Rubeville Night Club" (1930). Pathe Golden Booster
Comedies. In 1936: "Old Hutch," MGM. In 1937: Pen-
rod and Sam," WB.
WATSON. HENRIETTA: Actress. In 1935: "They Are
Looking Up," "Mister Hobo," GB.
WATSON, JACK: Actor, b. Dillon. S. C, Nov. 22.
1908- h 5 ft. nVz in.; w. 175 pounds: blue eyes and
black hair; e. attended the universities of Cincinnati and
North Carolina, Geneva College, and Cincinnati Con-
servatory of Music. Was member of U. of N C.'s glee
club which toured Europe. In 1937: "Night Key, As
Good as Married," "Wings over Honolulu," Universal.
WATSON, JOS. K.: Writer, actor, r. n. Joseph KofT.
b. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 12. 1887; h. 5 ft. 4 in.;
w 148 lbs ; black hair and brown eyes; married: h goir;
6 public school. In 1936: "Melody for Two." "Cherokee
Strip," "Bad Man's Territory," "Echo Mountain,
"Champagne Hour," W^.
WATSON, KITTY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATSON, LUCILLE: Actress. On stage in many New
York plays, including "No More Ladles," "Post Road,
"Pride and Prejudice," and others. On screen, in 1934:
"What Every Woman Knows," MGM. In 1935: "The
Bishop Misbehaves," MGM. In 1936: "A Woman Rebels."
RKO-Radio; "The Garden of Allah," UA. In 1937:
"Three Smart Girls," U.
WATSON, MINOR: Actor. In 1933 appeared In
"Another Language." MGM. In 1934: '■Pursuit of Hap-
piness." Paramount. In 1935: "Charlie Chan in Paris,
Fox- "Mr. Dynamite," "Lady Tubbs," Universal; "Mary
Jane's Pa," FN; "Age of Indiscretion," "Pursuit," MGM;
"Annapolis Farewell," Paramount. In 1936: "Rose of the
Rancho," Paramount. In 1937: "When's Your Birthday?"
RKO-Radio.
WATSON. NORMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WATSON, ROBERT: Writer. In 1935: screen play
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Wat— Wea
"Slop, Look and Love." Coluniljia. In 1935: screen play
"TuKlioat I'liiicess." "Secret Patrol." Columbia.
WATSON, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WATSON, THOMAS J.: Served several corporations, b.
Campbell, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1874; m. Jeannette M. Kitt-
redge, April 17, 1913; four children; p. Thomas and Jane
(White) Watson; e. Addison (N. Y.) Academy and Elmira
School of Commerce. Special representative and general
sales manager, National Cash Register Company, 15 years.
President, International Business Machines Corporation,
Tabulating Machine Company. Is a Mason. Clubs: Bankers,
Lotus. Sphinx. Advertisins. Kailruacl. Knoll (New York).
and others. Home: Taylor Road, Short Hills, N. J.
WATSON, TOM: Actor. In 1936: "Early to Bed,"
Paramount.
WATSON, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WATSON, WYLIE: Actor. In 1935: "Thp 39 Steps,"
Gaumont-British.
WATT, JOHN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on story
of "Radio Parade," British International Pictures.
WATT, NATE: Assistant director. b. Denver, Col.,
1897; e East Denver High School, Denver. Col.; hy. motor
boating and Ashing. Went to Hollywood in 1920. was
assistant director to Lewis Milestone for ten years. With
Selig. Fox Educational. Warners. In 1934: "Count of
Monte Cristo." UA; "The Captain Hates the Sea."
Columbia; "Midnight Alibi," Warner. In 1935: "Any-
thing Goes." Paramount; "Let 'Em Have It." UA. In
1936: "Too Many Parents." "Hopalong Cassidy Returns."
"Trail Dust," Paramount; "Navy Born," Republic. In
1937: directed "Borderland." Paramount.
WATTERS, GEORGE MANKER: Writer, b. Rochester
N. Y., April 27, 1892; e. University of St. Louis,
specializing in liberal arts. Was a theatrical manager,
director, playrlght. Entered pictures in 1927 ; wrote
original and adaptation of "Burlesque," "Sawdust Para-
dise," adaptation for "Behind the Makeup," Para-
mount: (1930-31, "Living for Love" and "Good Inten-
tions, for Fox. In 1937: collaborated on play "Swing
High, Swing Low." Paramount.
WATTS, BILLY: Actor, r. n. Edwin Watts, b. King-
ston-on-Thames, England; h. 5 feet 9 Inches: w. 140
pounds: brown hair, brown eyes: married; p. non-pro-
fessionals, e. Tiffin School, Kingston-on-Thames. Jeweler,
then stage repertory and cabaret. 103 films to date. In
1937: "Non-stop New Y'ork," GB. Owner of London's
Brown Derby Club.
WATTS, DODO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WATTS, FREDERICK: Production manager, Pathe
Pictures. Ltd., London; b. Liverpool. Aug. 7, 1891; m. e.
Chester College. Law experience before joining industry
in 1912 as sales representative in Liverpool. Served in
ranks in War, wounded, and was finally a staff captain.
Studio manager British Instructional studio. Welwyn.
before present appointment.
WATTS, GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Soak the Rich,"
Paramount: Vitaphone short product.
WATTS, LYONEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WATTS, PEGGY: Actress. In 1935: "The Big Broad-
cast of 1930," Paramount.
WATTS. RICHARD, JR.: Drama critic. New York
Herald-Tribune, New York City; b. Parkersburg. W. Va.,
Jan. 12, 1898; p. Mr. and .Mrs. Richard Watts; e. Colum-
bia University. Was a reporter on Brooklyn Times, 1922-
23; assistant manager, Herald Sun Syndicate, 192.;];
reporter. New Y'ork Herald, 1924; motion picture critic,
N. Y. Herald-Tribune. November. 1924 to August. 1936.
Motion picture editor. New International Encyclopedia.
1928 to 1935. Drama critic. New Y'ork Herald-Tribune
since August, 1936.
WAUGH, HOWARD: Zone Manager. Entered theatre
held 30 years ago at Celeron Park in New York. Became
newspaper reporter in Jamestown, N. Y., next publicity and
exploitation and city manager for Peterson & Woods. To
Memphis 15 years ago for Paramount. At Howard theatre,
for short time. Opened Alhambra at Milwaukee for Uni-
versal, then became Saxe circuit district manager. .Joined
Fox-Poll with headquarters in New Haven. With Warner
theatres in Philadelphia, then Warner theatres Memphis.
Zone manager (Tennessee and Kentucky).
WAX, MO: Publisher and editor of Film Bulletin, trade
regional. Exhibitor, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia.
July 3, 1908; e. Villanova College. Was treasurer. Supreme
Screen Service. Is exhibitor.
WAX MAN, A. P.; Advertising coun.sel. publicity. .^,70
Lexington Avenue. New Y'ork City. b. Brooklyn, New
York, December 25, 1892; e. Philadelphia, Pa.. publi>
schools. Entered picture field in 1906. Was also busl
ness manager and general press representative in the
legitimate theatre for many years. During the war was
in the Field Artillery, Aviation, Photographic Division,
Signal Corps, A.E.F., which took all movies and stills
of army activities for news releases, newspapers, and the
army archives. Director publicity, advertising exploitation.
five years, Warner Bros., including theatres, music pub-
lishing companies, stage productions and other subsid-
iaries. During this time handled the Vitaphone campaign
for early talking pictures. 1931: resigned to Join KKO
Pathe as advertising counsel and as associate producer of
Floyd Gibbons Shorts. Activities since have included ad-
vertising counsel. Roxy Theatre. Radio City Music Hall
and RKO Theatre Circuit; Palmer House. Floyd Gibbons
radio campaign, Chicago World's Fair; Gaumont-British
Pictures for 2% years. Director. Will Rogers Memorial
Fund. Heads A. P. Waxman Bureau.
WAXMAN, FRANZ: Music. In 1935: collaborated on
music, "Lillom," Fox-Erich Pommer; collaborated on
music, "La Crlse Est Finie," Nero Films; "The Bride of
Frankenstein," "Diamond Jim," "Remember Last Night,"
"Three Kids and a Queen," "His Night Out," Universal.
In 1936: "Next Time We Love." "Love Before Breakfast,"
L'niversal: "Absolute Quiet." "P\iry." "Trouble for Two."
"The Devil Doll." "His Brother's Wife." "Love On the
Run." MGM. In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM.
WAYCOFF, LEON: See Leon Ames. (Also see 1930
-Vlmanac. )
WAYNE, BERT: Chief electrician. In 1935: "Becky
Sharp," RKO-Pioneer.
WAYNE, BILLY: Actor. In 1936:
■The Law in Her Hands." WB.
'Man Hunt,"
WAYNE, JOHN: Actor, r.n. Marion Michael INIorrison.
b. Winterset. Iowa. May 26, 1907; h. 6. feet 2 inches;
w. 198 pounds; brown hair, gray eyes; e. Glendale High
School and attended the University of Southern California ;
m. Josephine Saenz and has two children. Appeared in
1930 in "The Big Trail": (1931). "Maker of Men,"
Columbia: (1932). "The Big Stampede." "Ride Him Cow-
boy," "Hidden Gold, ' Warner; (1933). "The Man from
Monterey." "Somewhere in Sonora," "The Telegraph
Trail," "Baby Face," Warner: "His Private Secretary,"
Showmen's Pictures; "Sagebrush Trail." Monogram. In
1034: "West of the Divide," "Riders of Destiny." "The
Lucky Texan." "Trail Beyond," "Blue Steel," "The Star
Packer," "The Man from Utah," "The Lawless Frontier,"
" 'Neath Arizona Skies." "Randy Rides Alone," Mono-
gram. In 1935: "Rainbow Valley." "Paradise Canyon."
Monogram: "Westward Ho." Republic. In 1936: "The
Lawless Nineties." "King of the Pecos," "The Lonely
Trail," Republic; "The Sea Spoilers," "Conflict," "Cali-
fornia Straight Ahead," "I Cover the War," U.
WAYNE, NAUNTON: Actor. In 1935: "Kiss Me
Goodbye," Celebrity.
WAYNE, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
WAYNE, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1936: "Early to Bed,"
Paramount.
WEAD, LT. COM. FRANK: Writer. In the United
States Navy; one of its greatest fliers; injured in an acci-
dent in his home, he turned to writing. A book "Wings
for Men," covering the drama and personalities in the his-
tory of the airplane and the airship, has been published
by The Century Co.. N. Y. Novel, "Dark Canyon." pub-
lished by Stokes. He wrote "Dirigible." Columbia;
"The riyii.g Fleet." MGM; and "Hell Divers." MCiM;
was associated in the development of "Shipmates"
for MGM; also on "The .\11 American." "Air Mail," for
Universal. In 1933: co-authored screen play "Midship-
man Jack," Radio. In 1934: collaborated on "Fugitive
Lovers." MGM: "I'll Tell the World." Universal; "Hell
in the Heavens." Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play of "West Point of the Air." Murder in the Fleet."
MGM; collaborated on story "Stranded." Warner; col-
laborated on screen play "Storm Over the Andes." "The
Great Impersonation," V. In 1936: stage and screen play
"Ceiling Zero," FN; screen play "China Clipper," WB.
In 1937: collaborated on screen play ".Sea Devils." RKO-
Radio. Original story. Test Pilot." MGAI. Original screen
play "Vf> Periscope." WB. Under contract to RKO.
Wrote "White Hell," published by Dodd-Mead.
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WEAR, TED G.: Drama editor, Topeka State Journal,
Topeka, Kansas; b. JopUn, Mo., 1902; e. Columbia Uni-
versity. University of Kansas, Bachelor of Arts degree;
married.
WEATHERILL, GORDON: Actor, b. Montana, 32
.years ago; h. fi feet 1 inrh; brown curly hair and blue
eyes; w. 2U0 pounds; p. non-professionals; e. hish school
and trained in music — bass voice. Did church and concert
singing, and voice recording in studios. Films include
•Ruggles of Ued Gap." Paramount. IHIil, In l!i:i6: "The
Country Doctor." Twentieth Century- Fii.\; "The (ireat
Zievfcld," .MC.M. and many others.
WEATHERWAX, PAUL: Film editor. In 1934: "Ths
Dost Patrol," "Long Lost Father," BKO. In 1935: •'The
Itride Comes Home.' '"It's a Great Life. " "Without
Regret." Paramount. In lOIJfi: "The Princess Comes
.\cross." "My American Wife." "Champagne Waltz,"
Paramount.
WEAVER, CRAWFORD: Actor. Ii. Philadelphia; e.
Clieslnut Hill Academy. Penn Charter School and Harvard;
h. Ii ft. 2 in.; w. ISO pounds; l)lue eyes and i)rovvn hair.
In 193H: "The Legion of Terror." Columbia. In 19.'i7:
"I Promise to Pay." Columbia.
WEAVER. JOHN V. A.: Writer. In 1930: collaborated
on screen play ".Man from Wyoming." Paramount. In
19;i4: collaborated on "Elinor Norton," Fox; "Romance in
the Rain." I'. In l!l3ri: screen play "Sweet Surrender,"
U.
In 1936: "China
WEAVER, MARJORIE: Actres
Clipper." WIS.
WEAVER, WILLIAM R. : HoU.vwood Editor. Quigley
Publications, b. Roone. la.. Jan. 1, 1892; p. Charles A.
and Julia Berry Weaver; e. privately; married and has
one child. Motion picture projectionist, organist and ex-
hibitor 1907-17. Editor, "Screen Opinions." 1917 until
military enlistment. Joined (Juiglcy Publications JIarch .5,
1919. as staff member of ""Exhibitors Herald" (now '"Motion
Picture Herald"), Editor. "The Chicagoan" for same
company from 1927 until sale of magazine in 193.-).
WYN: Actor. In 1936: "Gypsy Melody.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
WEAVER,
ABP.
WEBB, GEORGE:
manac. i
WEBB, HARRY S.: Director. Working for Independ-
ents, 1928-29, mostly on westerns. In 1929 made "Un-
tamed Justice." Biltmore Productions. In 1930; "Ridin'
Law." "Beyond the Rio Grande," "Bar L Ranch," Big
Four. In 1931: '"West of Cheyenne," "Westward Bound."
Syndicate. In 1932: "Lone Trail," Syndicate. Joined
Webb-Douglas Productions. In 193:i: ""Riot Squad," May-
fair. In 1934: "Riding Thru." "Tracy Rides," "The
Fighting Hero." Wm. Steiner.- In 1935; "Fast Bullets,"
Reliable.
WEBB, KENNETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WEBB, ROBERT WILSON: Casting Director, United
Artists: b. Scottdale, Pa., Oct. 10, 19UJ ; m. Barbara
Roberts pro. ; e. high school. Retail furniture business, 5
years. Started with Universal, 1917, as prop man, assistant
director, director, actor until 1924. Assistant and casting
director, MOM, 1924 and part of 1925; casting director,
Erick Von Stroheim, 1925-28; casting director for inde-
pendent producers, also for James Cruze Productions and
Harold Lloyd Productions, 1929-31. With Harold Lloyd in
1932. until .Inly; then joined United Artists. In 1936:
assistant director "Ramona," "Sins of Man," "The
Country DiKtor," ""Lloyds of London," 20th Century-Fox.
WEBB, ROY: Composer and musical director, b. New
■iork City, Oct. 3. 1888; p. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Webb;
e. Collegiate School and Columbia University, New York
City; married. Musical director and arranger in musical
productions. With RKO since 1929. Music director, in
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
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m. -
- - married
div. - - divorce
p. -
parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
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1933; ""Professional Sweetheart." In 1934: '"Cockeyed
Cavaliers." In 1935: "Laddie." '"Strangers All." "The
Nitwits," "The Arizonian," ""Alice Adams," "Old Man
Rhythm." '"The Last Days of Pompeii," "The Rain-
makers," "In Person," "Another Face," ""We're Onl-
Human," all KKO; "'Becky Sharp," RRO-Pioneer. Ii.
1936: "Tlie Lady Consents." ""Sylvia Scarlett," "Muss
•Em Up." '"Silly Billies," "The Witness Chair," "The
Ex-Mrs. Bradford." "Special Investigator." ""The Bride
Walks Out." ""Mummy's Boys." "Second Wife." ""Racing
Lady," RKO-Radio; "The Last of the Mohicans." UA. In
Pi:;7; "The Plough and the Stars," "Sea Devils," "The
Outcasts of Poker Flat. " "Quality Street," RKO-Radio.
WEBB, STUART WESTON: b. Worcester, Mass., Nov.
27, 188;i; p. Stci)licn Weslon and Martha Stephenson
Boyden Webb; e. Urooklinc bi^h silinol. Harvard Univcrsily,
A.B. in 1906; m. Marcia Seuall; llncc children. With City
Trust Company in Boston, Octol)er, 190."i; then assistant
secretary City Trust Company, in 1909 : became assistant
secretary. Old Colony Trust Company, 1912, also treasurer
of Eastern Manufacturing Company; in 1914. vice-president.
Old Colony Trust Company: chairman of board. Eastern
Manufacturing Company, 1916; in 1919 was partner Bond
and Goodwinj 1922, chairman and president of the Eastern
Manufacturing Company. President and director of Pathe
Exchange, Inc., until April, 1935. Was president, director,
Brightwatcr Paper Co.. Adams, Mass; Director, Dupont
Film Mfg. Corp.; Chairman of Board; First Division
Exchanges, Inc. ; Director. Trans Lux Daylight Screen Corp.
WEBB, WALTER PRESCOTT: Writer. In 1936: wrote
book from which data were taken for ""The Texas Rangers,"
Paramount.
In 1936: "Rembrandt.
WEBBER, BYRON: Actor.
UA-London Films.
WEBBER, E. E.: Owner and manager, Mary Lue
rheaire, Kansas City. Member of I.T.O. Represented
unaffiliated subsequent runs on Kansas City Clearance and
Zoning Board under NRA.
WEBER and FIELDS: Actors. Former veteran comedian
team and producers of stage and mlnistrels. Appeared in
""The March of Time," MGM.
WEBER, FLOYD: Columbia Home Office Manager: b.
Buffalo, N. Y., July 19, 1895.
WEBFR. HENRY: Film editor. In 1936: "Happy Go
Lucky, ■ Kcpuldic.
WEBER, KENNETH C: Lawyer, b. Brighton, Mich.,
35 years ago; e. Central high school. Detroit College
of Law and transferred to the University of Detroit Law
School. Entered private practice. Was vice-president of
the Michigan Broadcasting Co. In 1929 was appointed
assistant prosecuting attorney. In 1931 returned to
private practice and was special counsel for the Federal
Radio Commission. Member of Delta Theta PI, legal
fraternity.
WEBER, LOIS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Actress. In 1937: Warner short
WEBER, MURIEL,
pioduft,
WEBER, WARREN L.: Exhibitor, Deluxe Theatre. St.
John, Kan., and ElUnwood Theatre, Ellinwood, Kan.; b.
Napanee, Indiana, Sept. 12, 1907; p. dec; e. common and
high school; married. Was bill peddler at age of 9,
ticket taker at 12, and publicity manager of two theatres
in Great Bend. Kan,, from 17 to 19. Manager of Ellin-
wood Theatre from 1927 to 1934. Manager of both Ellin-
wood and St. John Theatres since March, 1934, upon death
of father.
WEBSTER, BEN: Actor, b. London, England, June 2.
1864; h. 5 ft. 11 in,; w. 159 pounds; gray hair and blue
eyes; married; hy. golf. After practising at bar for year
joined theatrical profession and worked with many famous
persons, among them Irving Charles Wyndham, Forbes-
Robertson, Ellen Terry, Irene Vanbrugh. Marie Tempest.
First film was in 1910. with London Film Co., when he
played lead in "The Hour of Temperley" ; most recent
films: "Old Curiosity Shop" (BIP). and "Elizabeth of
England" (BIP); ""Eliza Comes to Stay," London,
WEBSTER, CAROL: Writer. In 1933 handled adapta-
tion "Notorious But Nice." "Rainbow Over Broadway."
Cbestertield.
WEBSTER. FRANK H.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Vlmanac. )
WEBSTER, M. COATES: Writer, In 1936: screen story
"The .Man I .Many, " U.
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WEBSTER. PAUL: Sound. In 1935: collaborated on
sound. "Under the Pampas Moon." Fox; collaborated on
music and lyrics "Dressed to Thrill," Fox. In 1936: col-
laborated on music and lyrics "Rainbow on the River."
RKO-Radio. In 1937: collaborated on music and lyrics
"You Only Live Once," UA.
WECHSLER, L.: Director. In 1935: "Wings Over
Ethiopia," topical travelogue. Paramount.
WEEKS, RANNY: Actor. r.n. Randall Webster
Weeks, b. Everett, Mass., Feb. 25, 1907; h. 6 ft. w.
170 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes; married; p. Wm.
E. Weeks; e. Boston Univ., business college and law
school. Played in vaudeville, clubs and on radio. In
1937: "Bill Cracks Down," "The Hit Parade," Republic.
WEEKS, BARBARA: Actress, b. Boston, Mass., July
4, 1913; e. in New York City, specializing in singing and
dancing; h. 5 feet, 5 inches; w. 120 pounds; brown hair,
blue eyes: hy. horseback riding. Stage career began at the
age of 13; given a small part In a musical comedy, which
was followed by "Ringside." a dramatic production; ap-
peared with Eddie Cantor in "Whoopee." When "Whoo-
pee" was being made into a motion picture, Ziegfeld sent
for her. Was signed by Warner Bros, on a long term con-
tract to form the nucleus of a stock company; has appeared
In "Men of the Sky," "Man to Man," "Fifty Million
Frenchmen," "Illicit" and "Ex-Mistress"; (1932) "De-
ception," "The Sundown Rider," "White Eagle," "The
Forbidden Trail," Columbia; (1933) "State Trooper,"
"Soldiers of the Storm," "By Whose Hand?" Columbia;
"My Weakness," "Olsen's Big Moment," Fox. In 1934:
"The Quitter." Chesterfield; "Now I'll Tell." Fox. In
1935: "School for Girls," Liberty. In 1937: "Shooting
Showdown," Columbia.
WEEKS, GEORGE W.: General Sales Manager, GB
Pictures Corporation of America, New York; b. Ann Arbor,
Mich. ; e. Ann Arbor. Director of Advertising campaigns
i'.i Detroit. Entered motion picture Industry in 1910 with
John E. Kunsky as supervisor of Kunsky Theatres. Joined
General Film Company as salesman, later becoming Uni-
versal franchise holder for Michigan and then" a member
of the board of directors of Metro franchise holders in that
state. Joined Paramount as salesman in the Detroit ofBce.
Became general manager of Famous Lasky Film Service,
Ltd. ; appointed general manager of distribution. Became
Eastern representative of Christie Film Company. Subse-
quently formed and became president and general manager
of Sono-Art Productions, Inc., also president of Mayfair
Pictures Cornoration. Produced many Independent pictures,
including "Rainbow Man" and "Honeymoon Lane," with
Eddie Dowling. released by Paramount.
WEEKS. H. KEITH: Associate Producer. b. New
York City; p. Arthur H. and Annabel Keith: e. Syracuse
University (engineering), Yale (Ph.D.), Yale Law School.
Was engineer for Andian National Corporation, Ltd., Co-
lombia, S. A., 1925; assistant to the assistant secretary
of the United States Treasury, 192fi-27: chief structural
engineer. Fox Film Corporation, 192R. Became executive
manager. Fox Movietone Studio In 1929. Associate pro-
ducer. Universal Pictures, 1932.
WEEMS. WALTER: Writer. In 193(5: collaborated on
screen play "Conflict," U.
WEEREN. HANS: Sound engineer. In 1935: "Northern
Frontier," Ambassador.
WEGENER. PAUL: Actor. In 1936: "Ein Llebesroman
Tm Hause Habsburg." Casino.
WEGRZYN. JOSEF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WEHRENBERG. FRED: Exhibitor, Fred Wehrenberg
Circuit; b. St. Louis, Mo.. June 21, 1880; married. Black-
smith and horse shoer. Operated grocery store, meat
market and saloon. Started in theatre business in 1906
in small store room, known as Cherokee Theatre, seating
89. Built first theatre in St. Louis exclusively for motion
pictures, known as the Best Theatre, 224 seats. Now
operating the Cinderella. Melba. Michigan. Virginia and
Savoy Theatres. Theatre now under construction. President
of Motion Picture Theatre Owners of St. Louis, Eastern
Missouri and Southern Illinois. Chairman of board of
directors. Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America.
WEICHEL, WILHELMINA: Society editor. Scranton
Republican. Scranton. Pa.; b. Dagis Mines, Pa., Nov. 4,
1909; p. Edgar C. Welchel; e. Syracuse University, degree
of B. S. in Journalism.
WEIDLER. GEORGE: Actor. In 1936: "Dimples,"
•.nth Century-Fox.
WEIDLER, VIRGINIA: Actress, b. Hollywood. Cal .
March 21, 1927; h. 46 Inches; dark brown hair and brown
syes; w. 49 pounds; p. Margaret and Alfred Weidler. One
of a family of six children. Appeared on screen in "Moby
pick" and "After Tonight." In "Autumn Crocus," stage,
because she speaks German. On screen appeared In "Long
Lost Father." RKO. "Stamboul Quest," MGM, and "Mrs
Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." Paramount, in 1935.
,hl'^^- "Freckles," RKO- "The Big Broadcast of
1936, "Peter Ibbetson," Paramount. In 1936: "Timothy's
Quest." "Girl of the Ozarks," "The Big Broadcast of
1937.' Paramount; "Trouble for Two." MGM; "Suicide
Club," Paramount. In 1937: "Maid of Salem," Para-
mount; "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," RKO-Radio.
WEIGEL, CHARLES: Independent Exhibitor. Repre-
sented unaffiliated exhibitors on Cincinnati Grievance Board
nrder NRA.
WEIGEL, PAUL: Actor, b. Halle, Sa.xony; h. 5 feet.
8 Inches; gray hair and hazel eyes; w. 145 pounds; e.
Germany. Stage experience. Early screen work with
Metro. Fox. Universal. Vitagraph. Robertson-Cole, Para-
mount. Selznlck. FBO. Hodklnson. Pro-Dis-Co, Truart,
Lumas. Pictures Include: "Hidden Aces." Pathe: "Broad-
way After Midnight." Krelbar Pictures; "Marry the
Girl." Sterling; "The Wagon Show," First National. In
1934: "The Black Cat," Universal. In 1936: "The In-
visible Ray," Universal.
WEIGHT, HARMON F.
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WEIHMAYR. FRANK: Cameraman. In 1936: "Calling
the Tune," ABP.
WEIL, FRANCES: Assistant treasurer. Reliance Pic-
tures. Inc. e. Morris High School ; extension courses at
C.C.N.Y.. Hunter College and Columbia University. Began
motion picture career with D. W. Griffith, Inc.. as secretary
to A. Griffith Grey, then with Paramount Publix both at
studio in Astoria and at home office, as secretary to Town-
send Martin, screen writer and supervisor; Owen Davis,
playwright, A. Griffith Grey, head of roadshow department,
and Harry M. Goetz. then assistant treasurer and comp-
troller of production for Paramount. Was secretary to
Herman Shumlin. play producer, and script girl on one of
first Eastern-made talkers. "The Talk of Hollywood." In
1932. associated with Reliance Pictures, Inc., and served
in various capacities including scouting for talent and
stories and handling title registrations at the MPPDA.
WEIL, JOE: Exploitation. After having served on a
special assignment as assistant to the president of Universal
Pictures for a year, resumed work as director of exploita-
tion for the company, which position he held for many
years. Was In charge of the national roadshowing of "All
Quiet on the Western Front" and handled major openings
on the bigger Universal pictures after that time. Did
special work on "Hunchback of Notre Dame" in Europe.
For two years served as director of advertising, publicity
and exploitation for 380 Universal chain theatres and also
supervised many details of operation. Was a newspaper
writer for three years. During the war was a flving lieu-
tenant In the U. S. Army Air Service. Edited "Tall
Spins." aviation publication. Was aviation columnist on
New York Telegram.
WEIL. RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WEILER, WILLIAM: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WEIMAN, RITA: Writer. In 1936: story "The Witness
Chair," RKO-Radio; collaborated on story "The Presi-
dent's Mystery." Republic.
WEINBERG, HERMAN G.: Film editor. In 1936:
collaborated on editing and titling of "Janosik," French
Motion Picture Corp.
WEINBERGER. ARTHUR M.: Sales Statistician. United
Artists Corp.. New York. b. Queens County, N. Y. , Jan-
uary 18. 1890; married; e. New York schools. Liquor
business. With Paramount, New York, in various capac-
ities assisting Mr. Harry Buxbaum. 6 years. With First
National, New York, assistant to Mr. Harry Buxbaum.
2% years. With United Artists Corp.. manager of the
Washington, D. C, branch. 3 years. Eastern division
manager, Vitaphone Corp., 2 years. Branch manager.
Warner Bros.. St. Louis. Mo., 18 months. Branch man-
ager. United Artists, New Orleans. La,, for 14 months.
Assistant in New York Branch, United Artists for 3 years.
Past year, sales statistician.
WEINBERGER, JULIUS: Consulting engineer and
economist. Patent Dept., Radio Corporation of America,
New York City. b. New York City, July 22^ 1893; m..
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has one daughter, Frances Babette; e. graduate of College
of City of New York, 1913, B.S. ; postgraduate work at
United States Bureau of Standards. Assistant to Dr.
Alfred N. Goldsmith. Kngineer in charge of research.
Radio Corporation of America, 1919-1925t, Inventor of
numerous devices and systems used in radio broadcasting,
electrical souud reproduction and television^ Engineer in
charge of researdi, KCA Photophone, Inc., 1929-32. In
charge of acoustic^.! research, RCA Victor Co., 1932-34.
Fellow, Institute of Radio Engineers; Member, Acoustical
Society of America.
WEINER, HARRY E.: Branch Manager, Columbia,
Philadelphia, Pa.; b. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 16, 1901;
e. grammar and high schools, Philadelphia; married. Was
in automobile tire and accessory business. Entered motion
picture business 15 years ago, as salesman for Universal;
joined Independent Film Company. Became Philadelphia-
New Jersey salesman, Vitagraph. Branch manager, Wash-
ington office. Branch manager of Associated Exhibitors.
Rejoined Independent Film Company. One of the organ-
izers of Variety Club, Tent No. 13, Philadelphia, holding
position as Chairman of House Committee. Now branch
manager. Columbia.
WEINER, MORRIS W.: Office manager. Universal,
b. Cleveland. Mar. 20, 1904; h. 5 ft. 10% in.; w. 175
pounds; e. high school; married and has two sons. Member
of B'nai B'rith Lodge.
WEINGARTEN. LAWRENCE: Producer. Former
publicity man. In 1931 joined MGM as associate pro-
ducer, b. Chicago, 111.; m. Sylvia Thalberg, sister to
Irving Thalberg, MGM executive. In 1933, supervised
production of "The Nuisance," also associate producer,
"Should Ladies Behave?" MGM. In 1934: producer. "The
Mystery of Mr. X," "Sadie McKee," MGM. In 1935:
Rendezvous," "Tlie Unguarded Hour," MGM. In 1936:
"His Brother's Wife," "Libeled Lady," MGM. In 1937:
"The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
WEINGER, BARNEY: General manager. Hotel and
Theatre Carpet Company, 427 W. 42 St., New York City.
WEINTENBERGER, MARGUERITE: Actress. In 1935:
"Iceland Fisherman," Du World.
WEISER, GRETE: Actress. In 1936: "Letzte Rose,"
Casino.
WEISFELDT, M. J.: Short subject sales supervisor.
Columbia, b. Milwaukee, Oct. 16, 1889; e. public schools,
Milwaukee; m. Helen Levin, 1915, divorced in March,
1929, and married Alma iloore Waters in October, 1929;
hao a son, Jerome. Adopted theatricals as a profession in
his early boyhood days. Formed a partnership with
Will J. Harris, composer, publishing music. When 18
opened first exclusive motion picture theatre in the state
of Wisconsin, locating at Plymouth. Later, established
Empire theatre, Chicago, straight pictures. In 1913 pro-
duced vaudeville acts and musical tabloids; then joined
Mutual Film Corporation in Minneapolis as special sales
representative. Branch manager of Mutual at Omaha.
1915-17. In 1917 became branch manager of Mutual in
Chicago. Organized Wholesome Films Corporation; pro-
duced "Cinderella an^J the Magic Slipper," "Little Red
Riding Hood' and "The Penny Philanthropist." 1918 joined
Fox Film Corporation at Minneapolis as branch manager;
in 1921 branch manager for Fox in Cleveland; in 1922
became assistant managing (Jirector for Fox Film CQippany,
Ltd., of Great Britain; in 1923 joined FBO as district
manager. Central West; in 1926 became Western sales
manager. FBO. San Francisco; and in 1927 ioined Frank
R. Wilson. New York, talking pictures and sound instru-
ments; then became general manager of Martin Johnson
African Expedition Pictures Corpgration. In 1929, with
Frank R. Wilson and Daniel E. Pomeroy, organized Talk-
ing Picture Epics, Inc., and was elected vice-president
and director. Personally, conceived, edited and directed,
the talking picture sequences in "Hunting Tigers in
India," "Wild Men of Kalahari." "Lost Gods," Mr. and
Mrs. Clifford Plnchot iti "South Seas," "Bottom of the
World," "Let's Sing." Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars Inter-
view series. In 1932 formed Picture Classics, Inc. Produced
"I Am from Siam." "Puss in Boots," "It Happened in
Paris" and a number of short subjects. 1934, Producers
and Author's agency, New York. Short subjects sales
supervisor, Columbia, 1936.
WEISS, ADOLPH: Treasurer of Weiss Bros. Artclass
Pictures Corporation. Born in New York City. Estab-
lished himself In the early days In the Welsbach Lamp
& Fixture business with 8 partner by the name of
Samuel Goldhor at 3rd Avenue and 111th Street. Not
finding this sufficient to occupy his time, he branched
out Into a new line of endeavor, the phonograph busl-
neis. After acQulring the Edison and Victor franchises
be opened up several retail stores in which to handle
the phonograph and talking machine lines. He took
both his brothers. Max and Louis, to work in these
stores and gave them a general knowledge and train-
ing In this business, both brothers becoming partners.
Subsequently he bought out the talking machine depart-
ment of Western Electric Company and conducted the
Victor Jobbing Agency at South 9th Street, Philadel-
phia, he having acquired the exclusive franchise for the
handling of the entire Victor talking machine product
for the Philadelphia territory. Just about the time be
wanted to retire from the phonograph Ueld, there loomed
a great opportunity in the motion picture field. He
consequently opened up a little store theatre with bis
brothers at Avenue A and 4th Street and later on de-
veloped a chain of moving picture theatres which be and
his brothers operated very successfully for a great many
years, later branching out into the producing field. For
the past 16 years he has been connected with his broth-
ers Louis and Max in the production end of the film
business, having operated studios In New York and
Hollywood. He is still treasurer of Artclass Pictures
Corporation, is Interested in and acting as president of
the Hillcrest Golf Club in Jamaica and is also president
of Hillcrest Manor and Utopia Park Villas in Flushing.
WEISS, JOSEPH: Exhibitor. Liberty and Capital The-
atres, Pittsburgh. Represented unaffiliated subsequent runs
on Pittsburgh Clearance and Zoning Board under NBA.
WEISS, LOUIS: Vice-president of Weiss Bros. Art-
class Pictures Corporation. Born in New York City.
Wlien be finished his schooling, he started with bis
brother, Adolph, in the Welsbach Lamp & Fixture line,
later on taking over the management of phonograph
stores in Philadelphia and New York. After spending
several years in the phonograph business, be continued
with his brothers in the management and operation of
several phonograph and talking machine stores, later
on becoming the manager of moving picture theatres
owned and controlled by Weiss Bros. He also operated
several exchanges and for the past 16 y°ar8 has been
engaged actively as vice-president and production man-
ager of the various pictures made and distributed by
Weiss Bros. Artclass Pictures Corporation. He also
handled the distribution of hundreds of pictures — short
subjects, serials and features — produced by bis own com-
panies. Was general manager of the DeForest Studios,
is in charge of Artclass production as well as sales.
Is also interested with bis brothers in the Hillcrest Golf
Club as well as the other Jamaica and Flushing proper-
ties controlled by Weiss Bros. In 1934: Produced "En-
ligliten Thy Daughter," Exploitation Pictures. Produced
three series of melodramas arid westerns In 1935. Serials
completed in 1936: "Custer's Last Stand" and "The
"Clutching Hand." Serials in 1937: "Jungle Menace,"
"The Adventures of the Mysterious Pilot," "The Secret
of Treasure Island," "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill
Hickock."
WEISS, MAX: President of Artclass Pictures Corp.
Born in New Y'ork City. After leaving high school
be became associated with his brother in conducting
the Welsbach Lamp & Fixture business and later on
associated himself in the operation and management
of several phonograph stores owned and controlled by
his brother, Adolph. Later on he became actively en-
gaged in the operation of a circuit of 15 moving pic-
ture theatres throughout greater New York, Jersey and
Long Island. Conducted the Fulton theatre in Hemp-
stead, L. I., running vaudeville, stock and motion pic-
tures for many years. Has been actively engaged In the
production and distribution end of the motion picture
business for the past 16 years. Has handled domestic
as well as all of the foreign business of Weiss Brotheri
Artclass Pictures Corporation, having made ten trips
abroad, each time disposing of all the Artclass product.
Is also acting as treasurer of the Hillcrest Golf Club
in Jamaica and Hillcrest Manor and Utopia Park Villas
property In Flushing.
WEISS, WM. M.: Secretary-Treasurer, Terrytoons. b.
Philadelphia; e. University of Pennsylvania, BS In eco-
nomics. With a chain of theatres in Philadelphia for six
years in various capacities; home office representative for
Universal Pictures Corp. ; comptroller of Audio-Cinema,
Inc. With Terrytoons since 1932.
WEISSMULLER, JOHNNY: Actor, b. Chicago. HI.;
h. 6 feet 3 Inches; w. 190 pounds; brown bair and brown
eyes; e. University of Chicago; hy. snapping kodak pic-
tures at every opportunity; dlv. Bobbe Arnst; m. Lupe
Velez, actress. Is a champion swimmer. Appeared in
(1932), "Tarzan, the Ape Man" MGM; (1933), "Tarzan
and His Mate," MGM. In 1936: "Tarzan Escapes,"
-MGM.
WEITZENKORN, LOUIS: Writer, b. Wllkei-Barre,
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Pa. Started In newspaper work at age of 16; sold first
action story at age of 21; first Important effort sold to
Metropolitan Magazine; held editorial and executive
positions on New Yorli Tribune. New York Times. New
York Graphic and New York World; served as volunteer
with American heavy tank corps during war; returned to
France in 1M19 to wriie: wliiie lliere wrote "Five-Star
Final," American newspaper play; joined scenarist stall
of raraiiiount I'ublix in iy.!l. In iyo2: collaborated on
screen play "The Devil is Driving." Paramount; story
"Men of Chance," RKORadio. In 1936: original idea
"Two Against the World," \VB.
WELCH, EDDIE: Writer, b. Baltimore, June 20. 1894;
h. 6 feet; w. ISO pounds; brown hair and eyes; married;
hy. football and racing; p. Harry S. Welch; e. public and
high school. In 1931: collaborated on "Fifty Million
Frenchmen." Warner. In 1932: collaborated on "Peach
O'Reno," "Men of Chance." "Ladies of the Jury," RKO-
Radio. In 1933: collaborated on "Girl Crazy," RKO-
Radio. In 1934: collaborated on "It's a Gift," Paramount.
In 1935: collaborated on "Hold 'Em Yale," "F Man,"
"Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: col-
laborated on "Rhythm on the Range," "Lady Be Careful,"
"Hideaway Girl." Paramount. In 1937: collaborated on
screen play "Murder Goes to College," "Turn Off the
Moon," Paramount.
In 1936: "The Song
'She Gets Her
WELCH, ELIZABETH: Actres
of Freedom," British Lion.
WELCH, FREDDIE: Actor. In 193.J
Man." Universal.
WELCH, HARRY (ZOOP): Actor. In 1936: "King of
Burlcsduc," 20th Century-Fox.
WELCH, NILES: Actor, b. Bratford, Conn.; e. St.
Paul's School at Concord, N. H., and then studied at Yale
and Columbia. In 1914 played in a two-reel film for
Vltagraph. Stage experience: "Romance." Appeared Id
the features, "McKenna of the Mounted," and "Night
Club Lady," for Columbia. In 1933: "Zoo In Budapest."
Fox; "Dangerous Crossroads," Columbia; "The Lone Aven-
ger," World Wide; "Let's Fall in Love," Columbia. In
1935: "Stone of Silver Creek." "Empty Saddles," U; "The
Singing VagaboncL" Republic.
WELCHMAN, HARRY: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
WELDEN, BEN: Actor, b. Toledo, Ohio, 1901. First
appeared on the stage in 1926 at the Central Park
Theatre, New York, and in the same year went to
London to act in the West End and stayed there. Has
made frequent appearances in British films, more re-
cently In "Their Night Out" (1933) BIP; "The Medi-
cine Man" (1933) Twickenham; "This is the Life"
(1933) British Lion; "Aunt Sally" (1933) Gainsborough;
"General John Began" (1933) B & D; "The Fire
Raisers" (1933) Gaumont-British; "The Girl in Posses-
sion" (1934) Warner-FN -British. In 1935: "The Tri-
umph of Sherlock Holmes." GR. In 1937: "The Silent
Barrier," GB; "Marked Woman." WB.
WELDON, FRANCIS (BUNNY): Director, costume
designer and dance director. b. Los Angeles. June 11.
1R96; h. 5 feet, 3 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
136 pounds; p. Dr. William and Ann Weldon; e. Loa
Angeles, Paris. Berlin. Was in stock several years, and
since then has been director. Produced for J. J. Shubert.
Dillingham, Comstock and Guest, and Florenz Ziegfeld.
Producer for Jewish Guild, and put on 28 Broadway plays.
Produced in Paris. London. Berlin and Vienna, and did
the "lllu.'itrators" Revue for animal fiolic for seven years.
WELDON, MARIAN: Actress, b. Duluth, Minn.: h.
5 feet iVi Inches; w. 115 pounds; blond hair, green eyes:
e. public schools of Venice and Hollywood, Cal. ; hy. read-
ing plays. Danced in "Dancing Lady," MGM; and "1
Loved You Wednesday." and "Stand Up and Cheer."
Fox. In February, 1934. signed new Fox contract.
WELFORD, NANCY: (See 19,36-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WELLDEN, DAN: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
dialogue "Gypsy Melody." ABP.
WELLEMINSKI, J. M.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WELLER, JADA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WELLESLEY, ALFRED: Actor, b. 1875; h. 5 ft. 6 in.
Wrote and acted in own comedy character sketches in
England. Played nearly every West End Theatre. Recent
films: "Museum Piece," Paramount; "Wanted." Embassy;
My Partner. Mr. Davis." Oxford; "The Man Who Could
Work Miracles," London; "The Amazing Quest of Ernest
ISliss," Garrctt-Klement.
WELLESLEY, GORDON WONG: Associate Producer,
.\osui'iatcil Talking I'ictures, Ltd.; b. Sydney, Australia.
Dec. X, 191)6; married; e. London I'niversity; p. British.
Itusiness, mining, and exploration in Malay Peninsula
followed by production and direction of documentary and
educational films in the East, Including in 1930 ofiicial
films for Federated Malay States Government. In Holly-
wood, 1931-33, writing originals and screen versions for
I'niversai and Fox. Wrote and produced "Black Sand."
Wrote the novel "Pagan River." and many stories, in-
chidiiig "Prestige," "Bait," "The Stake," "Cabaret."
In England, 1933, wrote for British International Pictures
and British & Dominions; after 1933. scenario editor for
-V.T.P. at Ealing. In 1933: collaborated on s.creen play
"Shanghai Madness," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play "Java Head," First Division; "Lorna Doone," "Song
As We Go," "Midshipman Easy," "Laburnum Grove."
"Queen of Hearts." 1936-37 Producing for ATP with own
company, Fanfare Pictures, Ltd., "The High Command."
WELLESLEY, ROGER: .\ctpr. In 1936: "Rembrandt,"
I'A-London Films.
WELLMAN, WILLIAM A.: Director, b. Brookline,
Mass.; e. Boston; m. Marjorie Crawford, non-pro.; h.
all sports, boxing particularly. He started in motion pic-
ture as a juvenile when Douglas Fairbanks made "The
Knickerbocker Buckaroo." and played just the one role
when he realized that his desire was to become a director.
Having an olfer from a friend in the Fox Company at that
time he accepted a job as property man and worked him-
self up to the position of assistant director in a period of
four years. B. P. Schulberg, then producing independently,
gave hira a chance handling the megaphone. When Schul-
berg joined Paramount he insisted that young Wellman
be taken along with him. He was, and his first attempt
f(ir Paramount was "The Cat's Pa.iamas." .\fter that came
"You Never Know Women," which was hailed as a "dif-
ferent picture" by critics all over the country. He was
assigned to direct "Wint's" : Being an ace himself, he'
knew every phase and turn of the aviator's mind. Follow-
ing "Wings," Wellman directed "The Legion of the Con-
demned," "Ladies of the Mob," "Beggars of Life,"
"Chinatown Nights," "The Man I Love," "Young Eagles,"
"Woman Trap," "Dangerous Paradise," "Steel High-
way," "Maybe It's Love," "Public Enemy," "Night
Nurse," "Star Witness," "Frisco Jenny," "The Purchase
Price," "The Conquerors," "The Hatchet Man," "Love
Is a Racket" and "So BiK" ; "Dangerous Paradise."
Paramount; "Other Men's Women." "Safe in Hell," WB,
In 1933: "Central Airport," "Lilly Turner," "Heroes For
Sale." "Wild Boys of the Road," FN; "Midnight Mary,"
MGM; "College Coach," Warner, 1934: "Stingaree."
Radio; "Looking for Trouble, " UA, In 1935: "Call of
the Wild," UA; "Small Town Girl." MGM; "The Presi-
dent Vanishes," Paramount. In 1936: "Robin Hood of
El Dorado." ilGM.
WELLS. CARVETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WELLS, GIL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WELLS, H. G.: Novelist and historian. Author of
"The Outline of History." In 1936: novel. "Things to
Come." "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," fllnjed by
London Films. UA release.
WELLS, JACQUELINE: Actress, r. n. Jacqueline
Brown, b. Dallas. Tex.; h. 5 feet, 3y2; dark hazel eyes:
w. 107; p. William W. Brown, prominent banker and oil
man; e. Kenwood Hall, Los Angeles, studied dancing under
Theodore Kosloff. Appeared in several plays at the
Pasadena Community Playhouse, and these appearances
led to several parts in films with Hal Roach, and with
Universal. Returned to the stage to appear with Billie
Burke in "The Marquise," at the Hollywood theatre, and
this engagement led to a contract with Paramount for
several featured roles. Recent films in which she ap-
peared were "Tillie and Gus." and "Alice in Wonder-
land" and "Tarzan the Fearless," Principal. In 1934
chosen Wampas Baby star. In 1934: "The Loud Speaker."
Monogram; "The Black Cat," Universal; "Kiss and
Make Up," Paramount. In 1935: "Square Shooter,"
Columbia. In 1936: "The Bohemian Girl," MGM.
WELLS, MARIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WELLS, RALPH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WELLS, TED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
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WELLS, WILLIAM K.: (Sue Ui:;ii-:i7 Muliuii ruture
Aliiuiiiai-. I
WELMAN, VICTOR A.: Projectionist. Financial Sec-
retary. Local lUU lATSE; b. Fort Branch, Ind.. Dec-
ember 8. 1884; p. Charles W. and Frances K. Welman:
e. A. H. aiul L. h. I!.. Valparaiso fnivcr^ilv. Xal-
paraiso, Ind. Five years in lixeiutive position with
Seattle Branch of Johns ManviUe Company. Five years
KxfciitiM' »i![i WlMloii Ciiinlian.v. I, aw practice since
ia22. Projectionist at various periods since 19(10 starting
with Passion Play Pictures. Financial secretary. Ixx-ai
160 lATSE since December, 1920. President, Clem Chapter,
American Projectionist Society. Vice-president. Projec-
tionist Advisory Council.
Motion I'ictun
AI-
WELSH, BETTY: (See l!i:i(i
Mianac. I
WELSH, CHARLES L.: Treasurer, Welgot Trailer
Service, Inc. b. New York City. June 7. lUOii; married:
p. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Welsh; e. Morris High School.
Press department, N. Y. Hippodrome, and house manager.
B. F. Keilh's ,sist Street theatre; RKO eight years.
Manager, Semler Cinema Service, 1928. United Trailer
Service, 1930-31, (President). Meyer-Rieger Laboratories,
1932. Organized Welgot Trailer Service with Martin
Gottlieb. 1932.
WELSH, JAMES: Exhibitor. Born In 1881. Past
president. Cinematograph Exhibitors Association of Great
Britain. Began as exhibitor in 1910. and active member
of C.E.A. since its formation, both in Scottish branch and
iien»ial Council: president, 1933-34. Was Member of
I'arliaimnt until I'l:!!.
WELSH, JANE: Actress, b. Bristol, England, Janua,ry
14. 1905; h. 5 feet, 6 inches; red liair. green eyes; m.
Henry MolUson; e. Duffleld Hall, Derbyshire. On London
stage since 1923, first appearance In "Charley's Aunt."
British films In 1931 include: "The Sleeping Cardinal."
■Tho Missing Rembrandt." "Two Crowded Hours." "The
Chinesp Puzzle." Twickenham; "The Bells." ASFI.
WELSH, KOBERT E.: Producer, b. New York City.
1893; e. Fordham University; wrote sport material for
New York American while there. After graduation ran
newspaper In Bayonne, N. J. ; took active Interest in
politics and assisted strongly with Woodrow Wilson cam-
paign; left New Jersey In 1913 and joined staCf of New
York American. Entered amusement field through Dramatic
Mirror; served in old Kalem Company as advertising
manager; became news editor and then managing editor
of Motion Picture News; next move was to Moving Pic-
ture World, which he left to accept position as assistant
to the president of Associated Exhibitors; joined Universal
in 1926 as advertising manager; In Ortober. 1927. was
chosen personal representative of Carl Laemmle. and In
May. 1928. was appointed to position of general manager
of Viiiversal City. frcMii wliieli position ho resi.mieil and
returned to New York; with Frank Shea, formed Welshay
I'loducers. producing short subjects at Tec-Art .Studio.
Joined Republic (Monogram).
WELSH. WILLIAM J.: (See V.r.U\-:i: Motion Piclure
Almanac. )
WELTNER, GEORGE: Assistant manager, foreign de-
partment, Paramount Pictures, b. Chicago. 111., Aug. 16,
ISOl ; married and has two children ; e. B. S. ■Columbia.
1022. Entered foreign department of Paramount upon
graduation from college.
WENDLING. MARYSE: .\etrcss. In 19:;6
lesse Heioi(|ue." American Tobis.
WENGREN.
.Mjiianae. )
WENKER. FRANK A.:
'La Ker-
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
19,'i6-37 Motion Picture
WENMAN, HENRY: Actor. In 1935: "Brewster s Mil-
lions." B ..'i: 1).
WENSTROM. HAROLD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\linanac. )
WERKER. ALFRED LOUIS: Director, b. Deadwood.
S. D., December 2. 1896; h. 6 feet with brown hair
fringing a growing baldness; blue eyes: e. San Diego.
Cal. ; hy. handball. Entered pictures business in 1917 at
Triangle Studio. Culver City; directed "Sunset Legion."
"Pioneer Scout." "Kit Carson." "Jazz Cowboy"; co-
directed "Chasing Through Europe." directed "Blue
Skies." "Double Crossroads." and "Fair Warning." "The
Cay Caballero " 'Rackety Rax. " Fair Warning."
' .\nnabellc's Affairs," "Heartbreak." "Last of the
Duanes." "Bachelor's Affairs." all Fox. In 1933: "It's
Wei— Wes
Creat to Be Alive, " ".\dvice to the Lovelorn." UA-20th
Century. In i:i::4: "The House of Rothsehilii." UA-
20th Century; "You Belong to Me," Paramount. In 1935:
"Stolen Harmony." I'aramount. In 19;i(i; "Love in Exile,"
General.
WERNDORFF, 0. F.: Art director. b. Vienna,
Austria, May 30, 1887: naturalized British subject; Is
married; e. Academy of Art. Vienna, Technical high
schools, Vienna and Charlottenburg. Architect, dress de-
signer and stage art director before first film work,
Vienna, in 1913. From 1921 in Berlin with UFA. Terra
and others. To England in 1926 with Gainsborough, later
directed two films for British Talking Pictures. Films for
Columbia and Radio in London; now with Gaumont-
Kritish. In 1934: art direction of "East Meets W'est,"
"First a Girl." "Secret Agent," "The Lady Is Willing,"
Cohimhia. In 1935: "King of the Damned." GB. In
I'.r.W. "Rhodes, " GB. In 1937: "A Woman Alone," GB;
"Lilac Domino," "For Valour." "Pagliaccl," UA.
WERNER, DAVID C. : Story Broker, 8776 Sunset
UiHilevard. Hollywood, b. Hoboken. N. J., Aug. 30. 1890;
married; p. Bernard and Lena Werner. Theatrical and
managerial experience. In theatrical business. 1908-26.
With Universal since 1926 tn New York ofBce purchasing
stories and plays, also talent scout. Handled roadshows
when necessary. Was casting director. Universal.
WERNER. WILLIS: Theatre and radio editor. The Sun.
San Diego, Cal.; Ii. West I'oint. Neb.. Sept. 16, 1911.
Showcard writer and theatre work. Freelance correspondent
of magazines in U. S., England and elsewliere. With Sun
six years, also with San Francisco News and various Cali-
fornia weeklies.
WERNICKE, OTTO: (See 1936-37 .Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WERT2, HAROLD EUGENE: Actor, b. Denison, Texas,
.Vug. 3, 1927 Fat boy of the "Our Gang" comedies and
nicknamed '"Bouncy,"" w. 75 pounds. Under contract to
Hal Roach for "Our Gang" comedies, MGM releases.
WESHNER. DAVID E.: Zone manager. Warner Bros.
I). Brooklyn, N. Y.. Nov. 11, 1894; p. Louis and Bertha
»\cshner; e. Bushwiek High School, Brooklyn, New York
University, A.B. 1917; m. Goldie White, and has two
children, Ted and Dorothy. Taught school. 1917-1919, at
Kohut School for Boys. Riverdale-on-Hudson, N. Y. ;
special publicity and newspaper work, 1919-1921. Treasurer
of Tauney Printing and Publishing Corp., 1922. In 1923,
editor Motion Picture Post; 1924-1926, president Weshner-
Davidson Advertising Agency and handling publicity,
advertising and exploitation for Independent and national
producers. Publicity and advertising director for Johnny
Hines. 1924-1926. Production manager. Action Pictures,
Holi.vH^ood, 192*7. Director of advertising and publicity,
Stanley-Fabian Corporation. 1928. General manager,
1929-1930 (60 theatres). Director of advertising, publicity
and exploitation for Warner Bros. Theatres. Inc., 1930-
1933. Zone manager, Warner Bros. Theatres in Wiscon-
sin and upper Michigan. 1933-1934. Member, Board of
Directors JIPTO of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
Jlember Grievance Board. Code Authority, representing
affiliated theatres. Since 19."i4 zone manager, Warner
Bros, first run and key-neighborhood theatres in Phila-
delphia, including Aldine, Boyd. Earle, Fox. Karlton,
Keith. .Stanley. Stanton, Palace. Victoria, Circle, Midway,
69th Street. State. Tower, Nixon, Roosevelt and Uptown
Theatres. Major, Adjutant General's Department, National
Guard of New Jersey and aide-de-camp on military staff
of former Governor Moore, 1932-1935.
WESSEL, RICHARD: Actor. In 1935: "In Spite of
Danger," Columbia.
WESSELHOEFT. ELINOR: Actress. b. Cambridge.
Mass.: p. father a physician; e. private scliools. New Eng
land, and four years at Sorbonne. Paris. Appeared in
France in ".Vthalie."" In .\iiierica appeared in "Saturday
to Monday," "The Hairy Ape," "The Great God Brown,"
"Beyond the Horizon" and "Street Scene," besides ap-
pearances with Florence Reed, Robert Mantell, Lionel
Barrymore, Basil Sydney, John Kellard, Henry Jewett and
others. On the screen since 1931 in "Street Scene."
Goldwyn; "Woman on Trial," "The Great Jasper,"
RKO: "Cradle Song," Paramount; "All Men Are Ene-
mies." Fox; "Thirty Day Princess," Paramount; "Black
.Moon " (1934), Columbia; "County Chairman," Fox; "The
Wedding XiEht." Goldwyn-U.V, 1935; ""The Woman in
Red," FN. In 1936: "Boulder Dam." WB; "A Son
Comes Home." Paramount; "Ladies in Love," 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
WESSELY. PAULA: Actres
Vienna, " George Kraska.
In 1937: "Masquerade in
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WEST, ARTHUR "PAT": (See 1936-3T Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WEST, BILLY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "The Dia-
mond Trail," Monogram. In 1935: "Motive for Revenge,"
Majestic.
WEST, BUSTER: Actor, b. Philadelphia, Pa.; p. John
West and Madame D'Enos, professionals. Professional
career began at age of 5 and he toured the world with
father and mother as acrobats and dancers. Has appeared
in vaudeville and musical comedy. Made screen debut
about three years ago with .John West in Christie two-reel
talking pictures, "The Dancing Gob," "Marching to
Georgie," "Don't Give Up." followed by vaudeville. In
1934-35 appearing in Educational short product. In 1935:
Vitaphone short product; Educational short product. In
1936: Educational short product.
WEST. CHARLES: Actor. Appeared In 1929 In "Hand-
cuffed, Rayart: "Acquitted." 1933: "Police Car 17."
Columbia. In 1937: "Don't Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
WES, CLAUDINE: Writer, r. n. Ivy Claudine West;
b. Nottingham. England; h. $ feet 3 Inches; brown hair
and brown eyes; w. 120; e. English boarding schools and
Swiss college; widow; hy. cats and dogs. Wrote short
stories for English magazines. Among pictures adapted
for MGM are "The Last of Mrs. Cheynsy," "Just a
Gigolo," "Jenny Lind," "Lady of Scandal," "Soul Kiss,"
1930: "The High Road," "A Lady's Morals," "Private
Lives." 1931: "The Guardsman," "Smiling Through,"
"Son of India," 1932; "Reunion in Vienna." "The Son-
Daughter," "The Guardsman," "Payment Deferred." 1933;
"Barretts of Wimpole Street," 1934, others. In 1935: col-
laborated on "Dark Angel," UA. In 1937; collaborated
on screen play "The Good Earth." "Marie Antoinette,"
MGM.
WEST, CON: Writer. In 1931: co-author "Up for
the Cup," B & D. In 1932: co-author "Letting In the
Sunshine," BIP. In 1934: collaborated on script "Things
are Looking Up," "Strictly Illegal," GB; "Smith's
Wives," Fox; "Kentucky Minstrels," U. In 1935; story
and script "The Small Man," U: collaborated on script
"While Parents Sleep," "Charming Cross Road," British
Lion. In 1936: co-author "Love up the Pole," "Variety
on Parade," Butchers.
WEST, EDNA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WEST, FORD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
WEST, JOHN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WEST, LILLIAN: Actress. In 1936: "Girl's Dormi-
tory," 20th Century-Fox.
WEST, MAE: Actress, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.: h. 5 feet
4 inches; blonde hair, violet eyes; w. 126 pounds; p.
father was Jack West, featherweight fighter, and her
mother was a Frenchwoman, born in Paris. Made debut
at age of 5; later vaudeville. On stage in her own play,
"Sex." Also wrote and produced "Diamond Lll." Wrote
and appeared in others. Wrote the novel "The Constant
Sinner," which she turned into a play: wrote noveliza-
tion of "Diamond Lll." Signed by Paramount, made
screen debut in "Night After Night." (1932). Appeared
in 1933 in "She Done Him Wrong," an original; "I'm
No Angel," own screen play and dialogue. In 1934:
"Belle of the Nineties" Paramount. In 1935: "Goin*
to Town." also screen play and dialogue. Paramount. In
1936: wrote play, screen play and dialogue, and appeared
in "Klondike Annie"; wrote screen play and dialogue and
appeared in "Go West, Young Man," Paramount.
WEST. MAURICE: Exhibitor. Director. Burpee & West
Theatrical Enterprises; Director, Quebec Theatrical Indus-
tries, Inc.; Director, Allied Amusement Corp.; sales man-
ager. Franco Canada Films, Inc., Montreal; b. Montreal,
Can., May 6, 1885; married; e. Mont St. Louis, Mon-
treal; Worcester Academy, Worcester, Mass. Vaudeville
and theatrical agent. Prom 1912-15. Canadian manager.
Mark-Brock Enterprises, Montreal: 1915-21. Eastern Cana-
dian Manager. Fox Film, Montreal. Can.
WEST, NATHANIEL: Writer. In 1935: sreen story,
"Advice to the Lovelorn," 20th Century-UA. In 1936:
collaborated on screen play "Ticket to Paradise," "Follow
Your Heart." "The President's Mystery," Republic.
WEST, PAT: Actor. In 1936: "Celling Zero," FN;
"Song of the Saddle," WB; "Three of a Kind,"
Invincible.
WEST, ROLAND: Associate Producer. United Artists
Corporation, b. Cleveland, Ohio, 1887; p. Margaret Van
Tassel, professional: m. Jewel Carmen, retired profes-
sional, Ha» been actor, playwright, director, producar.
First experience as an actor In a juvenile role in "The
Volume," at a Cleveland theatre. Advanced rapidly as a
juvenile actor and at the age of 17 had the role of
Emmet Corrigan in "Jockey Jones." The next season he
collaborated on a vaudeville sketch, starring bis own play-
let for a period of years. Became a producer of short
dramatic acts and comedy skits for Loew's Circuit; later
produced his own acts, booking them over several circuits.
With Joseph Schenck produced their first picture, "Lost
Souls," which he directed. Became general manager of
the company but preferred the creative end of the in-
dustry and directed Norma Talmadge in "De Luxe Annie."
Left the picture industry for two years to produce "The
Unknown Purple" on the legitimate stage. Returned to
Hollywood as associate producer with United Artists. In
addition to producing, he writes his own scripts and
directs. Among early productions: "The Unknown Pur-
ple," "The Monster," "The Bat," "The Dove." starring
Norma Talmadge, and "Alibi," his first talking picture,
introducing Chester Morris to the screen.
WEST. VERA: Gowns. In 1935: "Diamond Jim,"
"Remember Last Night," Universal. In 1936: "Next Time
We Love," "Showboat," "Dracula's Daughter," "Postal
Inspector," "Yellowstone," U.
Writer. In 1936: "Riding
WEST, WALTON:
Avenger," GN.
WEST, WILSON: Writer. In 1935: story. "The Crim-
son Trail," Universal.
WESTERGREN, HAKAN: Actor. In 1935: "Sweden-
hielms," Scandinavian Talking Pictures.
WESTERNERS, THE: Players. In 1936: Paramount
short product.
WESTLEY, HELEN: Actress, r. n. Henrietta Remsen
Meserole Manney ; b. Brooklyn ; married and has one
daughter. Went on stage at 18 in one-act comedy skit.
"The Captain of the Nonesuch." Joined Washington
Square Players, which grew into Theatre Guild, of which
she became one of six managing directors. For Theatre
Guild appeared in more than forty productions, including
"Strange Interlude," "Reunion In Vienna," "Volpone"
and "Camel Through the Needle's Eye," Appeared with
Richard Bennett in "They Knew WTiat They Wanted."
Appeared on screen in "Moulin Rouge" and "House of
Rothschild," United Artists; "Death Takes A Holiday."
Paramount: "Age of Innocence" and "Anne of Green
Gables," RKO. In 1935: "Captain Hurricane," "Chasing
Yesterday." RKO: "The Melody Lingers On," UA-Reli-
ance. In 1936: "Showboat." U; "Half Angel," "Dimples,"
"Banjo On My Knee," "Stowaway," 20th Cent. -Fox.
WESTMAN. LOLITA ANN: Writer, b. Los Angeles.
Cal., September 27, 1906: h. 5 feet; red hair and blue
eyes; w. 112 pounds; p. Theodore Westman and Lily Wren.
professionals; hy. tennis and swimming. Ten years' stage
experience in singing, dancing and dramatic roles. Played
(he lead in "Pollyanna." "Imaginary Invalid." "Ladv
Be Good " etc. Has 200 published short stories. Author
of the stage play, "Cooking the Goose." Has had stories
published in Munsey's. McClure's and Young's magazines.
Began writing for the screen in 1929 at Paramount studios.
Sold screen rights of "Cooking the Goose." to Radio
Pictures. Wrote "Runaway Bride." In 1935: story "The
Runaway Bride," Majestic.
WESTMAN. NYDIA: Actress, b. New York City: p.
professionals. Stage experience with Orpheum and Keith
circuits. Ziegfeld, Greenwich Village and others. Pic-
tures include: "Strange Justice," "Manhattan Tower."
"King of the Jungle," and "From Hell to Heaven." In
1933: "Bondage," Fox; "The Way to Love," "Cradle
Song," Paramount: "Little Women," RKO. In 1931:
"Two Alone," "Success at Any Price," RKO: 'Xadies
Should Listen," "The Trumpet Blows," Paramount: "One
Night of Love," Columbia; "Manhattan Love Song."
Monogram; "Sweet Adeline," Warner. In 1935: "Captain
Hurricane," RKO: "Dressed to Thrill," Fox. In 1936:
"Three Live Ghosts." "The Gorgeous Hussy," MGM:
"Craig's Wife," Columbia; "Rose Bowl," Paramount;
"The Invisible Ray," Universal.
WESTMORE, PERC: Costumes and makeup for several
companies on the Coast.
WESTMORE, WALLY: Costumes and Makeup. With
Newt Jons handled the masks and costumes, "Alice In
Wonderland," Paramount.
WESTMORLAND. J. C: Sound technician. In 1934
recorded "Sweden, Land of the Vikinss." Boyle; "T Hate
Women." Goldsmith. In 1936: "The Glory Trail,"
"Rebellion." Crescent.
WESTON, CECIL: Actor. In 1934 appeared In
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••Ueliold My Wife," Paramount. In 19:!C: "15anJo On
My Knee," 20th Cent. -Fox.
WESTON, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. J
WESTON, GARNETT: Writer, b. Toronto. Ontario.
Canada, June -n, IBUU; li. 5 feet. 11 inches; brown hair
and hazei eyes; w. laS pounds; e. Toronto University,
Canada, and Itoyal Maval Academy, Greenwich. London -
married; hy. golt, tennis, swimming, travel. Daily news-
paper worK nine years. At sea four years. Publicity de-
partment, two years. Paramount; supervisor. Paramount,
two years, supervising •Uehiud the I'lont," "Lord Jim."
"Bon ot ills D'atber," "Mot Bo Long Ago," "Golden
Princess," etc. Plays, "Undertow," "Lady Descends."
"The Devil Is A Lady." Wovels: "Murder On Bhadow
Island," "Murder In Haste." Screen play, "The
Vikina"; adaptation, screenplay and dial0!?ue. "White
Zombie'; story, screen play and dialogue, "SUDernatural '
(laasj ; story and ailaptalion. "The Ninth Guest': in 1934-
adaptation and dialogue, "The Old Fashioned Way," "It's
a Gilt, " "Kuggles ol Ked Gap." In 1933: wrote narra-
tion, "Wings Over Ethiopia," Paramount; collaborated
on screen play, "Nevada," Paramount. In 193t); original
story, "Preview Murder Mystery," Paramount; screen play
"Mill On the I'loss," National Provincial.
WESTON, RUTH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. 1
WESTOVER, WINIFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. J
WEXLEY, JOHN: Writer and Director, b. New York
City; h. b leet 9 Inches; w. 1!U pounds; brown hair, blue
eyes. Author 01 the play, "The Last Mile." Entered
pictures in 193U with Universal. Was with them until
i'ebruary, 19J1, and then wiLh Paramount until end ot
April, 1931. Wrote and directed 'Steel" « the Times
Square Theatre. In 1932: story "Tlie Last Mile," World
Wide. In 1935: collaborated on "Eight liells, ' Columbia.
WEYERS, BRUNO: Vice-President, Educational Pic-
luies. Inc. b. Brooklyn, N. )L., Aug. 26, 187U; m. Susan
Parsons Weyers. Had a hand in introduction of electric
lighting and American locomotives and raw cotton Into
Japan. With export concern, opening up and managing
lor years the Oriental business of both the Northern
Pacific and Canadian Pacihc railroad companies through
heets of vessels, he won his hrst rank as a manager.
Manager, New York office for this concern, controlling thb
flew iork end of contract whereby American locomotives,
cars, rail and other material were shipped to Manchuria.
WEYL, CARL J.: Art director. In 1935: "The Case of
the Curious Bride," "The Payoff," FN; "We're in the
Money," "Stars Over Broadway," "The Florentine Dagger,"
"Personal Maid's Secret," Warner. In 1936: "The
Singing Kid," "I Married a Doctor," "The Big Noise,"
"Bullets or Ballots," "The Captain's Kid," "King of
Hockey," "Smart Blonde," "God's Country and fhe
Woman," WB. In 1937: "Ready, Willing and Able,"
WB.
WHALE, JAMES: Director, b. Dudley, Staffs, Great
Britain, July 22, 1896; e. English schools, after which he
became a cartoonist on the London periodical, "The By-
stander." Was a lieutenant of the famous Seventh Wor-
cester Infantry Kegimenl. Ketuinint; to England with
the Armiitlce, be made his first professional stage appear-
ance with the Birmingham Repertory Company in a role
of "Abraham Lincoln." Played in "A Comedy of Good
and Evil." "The Cherry Orchard,' "Prisoners of War,"
"The Sea Gull," "Mr. Godly Beside Himself," "The
Would-Be Gentlemen," "Paul Among the Jews," and
"Love at Second Sight." Produced "The Lady from
Alfaqueque," "Fortunata," and "Journey's End." In
1929 came to Hollywood to picturlze "Journey's End." Co-
directed "Hell's Angels"; directed "Waterloo Bridge,"
"Frankenstein," "Old Dark House," and "Impatient
Maiden." In 1933: "The Invisible Man," "Beloved,"
"By Candlelight," "Kiss Before the Mirror," Universal.
In 1934: "One More River," U. In 1935; "The Bride of
EYankenstein," "Remember Last Night?", Universal. In
1936: "Show Boat." Universal.
WHALEN, MICHAEL: r. n. Joseph Shovlin. Actor,
b. Wilkes Barre, Pa. ; p. Theresa Whalen and Joseph
Shovlin; e. public and high school; h. 6 ft. 2 in.; w. 170
lbs. Was manager of Woolworth chain store before going
on the screen. Sang over stations WGBS and WABC.
Appeared on stage. In 1936: pictures include "Profes-
sional Soldier," "Song and Dance Man," "The Country
Doctor," "The Poor Little Rich Girl." "White Fang,"
"Sing, Baby, Sing," "Career Woman," "Woman-Wise,"
"Time Out for Romance."
Wes— Whe
WH ALLEY, NORMA: Actress, r. n. Lady Percival
Clarke, b. Sydney, Australia, h. 5 feet, 5 Inches: w. 148
pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes. Married Sir Percival
Clarke; liy. dachshunds. Prominent on stage before films,
which include "Bitter Sweet" (B. & D.), "This is the
Life," (British Lion), "The Camels are Coming"
(G.-B.), "The Dictator' (Toeplitz).
WHARTON, H. D. (Hank): Pastime Theatre, Warren,
Arkansas; b. Toledo, Arkansas, March 21, 1883: m.
iewel H. Wharton; p. J. M. and Sarah Cash Wharton;
i. high school. With Eagie Lumber Co.. manufacturers
,)f yellow pine lumber; transferred to Pearson Lumber Co.
iiid ordered to Mexico. Visited brother in Warren,
Ark., and bought the fllm theatre for $500, March 25,
1912. Entered the show business in March, 1912, using
General Film Co. Service. Was charter member of old
Arkansas Exhibitors League, one of committee to meet
E. T. Peters, Dallas. Texas, who was treasurer of
MPTOA under Sydney Cohen and affiliated Arkansas Ex-
hibitors with national organization. Served as vice-presi-
dent of Arkansas Organization four years, secretary and
treasurer four years; helped to organize Tri-States Organ-
ization, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee; has twice
been president of the Arkansas, Mississippi and Ten-
nessee MPTO and served twice as chairman of board;
elected on board of directors at national MPTOA conven-
tion.
WHARTON, JAMES: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHATELY, ROGER: Writer. In 1934: wrote story
and collaborated on screen play "The Silver Streak," RKO-
Radio. In 1936: screen play, "The Rest Cure," Regal
Prod.
WHATMORE, A. R.r (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHEAT, LAWRENCE: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"The Loud Speaker," Monogram. In 1935: "The Big
Broadcast of 1936," Paramount; "It's in the Air," MGM.
In 1936: "Postal Inspector," U.
WHEATLEY, ALAN: Actor, r. n. same. b. London,
April 19, 1907; h. 5 feet 9% inches; w. 140 pounds: dark
hair, grey eyes; chief hobby is acting; p. non-profes-
sional, e. Tiffin's School, Kingston-on-Thames. Was in-
structor in applied industrial psychology. Stage and
radio before screen. Films: "Out of the Blue," B.I. P.;
"The Love Race," B.I.P. ; "Aren't We All," British-
Paramount.
WHEDDON, HORACE: Cameraman. In 1935: "Mc-
Glusky the Sea Rovei," BIP; collaborated on photography,
"Music Hath Charms," ABP. In 1936: "Live Again,"
"Green Jade"; backgrounds for "Pagliacci" ; flying scenes
for "Splinter in the Air."
WHEELER, BERT: Actor, b. Paterson, N. J.; h. 5 ft.
5 in.; w. 140 pounds; brown hair and blue eyes. He
spent many years as prop boy and bit player in stock
companies, and vaudeville. "Cuckoos," "Dixiana," and
"Half Shot at Sunrise," "Rio Rita," "Girl Crazy."
"Peach O' Reno," Radio: (1932). "Hold 'Em Jail,"
RKO Radio; (1933). "So This Is Africa." Columbia.
In 1933: "Diplomanlacs," RKO- In 1934: "Hips, Hips,
Hooray," "Cockeyed Cavaliers," "Kentucky Kernels."
KKO. In 1935: "The Nitwits." "The Rainmakers," RKO.
In 1936: "Silly Billies," "Mummy's Boys," RKO-Badio.
WHEELER, IRWIN: Casey & Wheeler, 342 Madison
Avenue, New York City; b. Oswego, N. Y., December 22,
li:i9; married; e. Columbia College. 1911, and Columbia
Law School, 1913. Practiced law at 2 Rector Street, New
Ycrk City. President, Playhouse Operating Co., Inc.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WHEELER. JOAN:
Almanac.)
WHEELER, KENNETH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHEELER, NEIL: Assistant director. In 1934: "The
Witching Hour," "Wngon Wheels," "The Notorious
Sophie Lang," "The Last Round-'Up," "Thundering
Herd," Paramount.
WHEEZER: Actor, r. n. Bobby Hutchins. b. Tacoma
Wash., March 29, 1925; light brown hair and blue eyes;
p. Constance Roe and James Arthur Hutchins, non-pro-
fessionals; hy. writing. Started screen career when but
33 months old, with a small part in Buster Brown com-
edies for Stern Bros. Next In "Our Gang."
WHELAN, ALBERT: Actor. 1935-36-37: "Dance
Band," BIP. "Mostyn," "The Man from Chicago."
"O. K. Chief," BIP; "Matinee Idol," Wembley; "Any-
thing Might Happen," Twickenham; "Educated Evans,"
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Slander." Viflor Saville.
WHELAN, LESLIE F.: Foreign publitit.v director, 2ntli
Century Fox Film Corporation, b. Newark, N. J.. Feb.
18, 189 4; e. Franklin public and Barringer high schools.
Newark, N. J., Seton Hall College, South Orange, N. J.
Was on the reportorial slat! of the Newark Evening Star
and Newark Star-Eagle, and sporting editor of Newark
Ledger; then became exploitation representative for Para-
mount Famous Lasky Corporation in 1919. Resigned in
1925 and joined Harold Lloyd as manager of exploitation
and advertising. Kesigned in 1935 and joined 20th Cen-
tury-Fox as exploitation nianaser. Tromoted to foreign
publicity director in lil.'iii.
WHELAN, RON: .\ctor. In 19:17: "Orphan of the
Wilderness," liritish Empire Films.
WHELAN, TIM: Director and writer. In 19,10: col-
laborated on story and screen play "Hook. Line and
Sinker." "The Fall Guy," RKO-Radio. In 1931: col-
laborated on "Peach O'Reno," "Everything's Rosie."
RKO-Radio. In 1932: collaborated on "Hold 'Em .Tail. "
"Girl Crazy," "The Crooked Circle," RKO-Radio, In
1933: "It's a Boy," Gaumont-British; wrote and directed
"Aunt Sally," Gaumont-British; story "Out All Night,"
Universal. In 1934: wrote and directed "The Camels Are
Coming," GB, In 1935: collaborated on screen play and
story, and directed "The Murder Man," MGM; directed
"The Perfect Gentleman," MGM, In 1936: directed and
collaborated on screen play "Two's Company," TJA. In
1937: directed "The Mill On the Floss," National Pro-
vincial; "Troopship," "Action for Slander,"
WHIRLING WALKERS, THE:
In 1937: Universal short product.
WHITAKER. ALMA: Writer, r. n. Mrs. Jerome Rey-
nolds. Was feature writer on L. A. Times, Los Angeles.
Cal. b. London, England; p. Wotton FuUford, M.D. : e.
32 schools, nine different countries — England. France, and
various places in South Africa; m. Jerome Reynolds,
has two sons. Began career by winning prize competition
for best essay by girl under 12 in "Answers," a London
weekly. Two years on Westminster Observer; contributor
to many magazines : twenty-two years on the Los Angeles
Times; four years McClure's syndicate; one book, "Trousers
and Skirts"; several one-act plays; has done much corre-
spondence for newspapers and magazines in South Africa,
Australia, Japan, Canada, etc.; wrote political pamphlets
in England at age of seventeen; has been a columnist for
twenty-five ye;irs. Was Western editor, Screeniand. Silver
Screen.
WHITAKER, CHARLES: Actor, In 193C: "Riding
Avenger," (i.\.
WHITAKER, SLIM: Actor, In UKifi: "Ghost Patrol,"
Puritan.
WHITBECK, FRANK: Writer. Was publicity, ex-
ploitation counsel at Universal Studio, Universal City
Cal. b. Rochester, N. Y. : p. Charles and Catherine
Whitbeek; m. Laure Harrington: has a son. Formerly
director of advertising and publicity. Fox West CoasI
Theatres. Joined Universal, 1932. later to MGM.
Expert roller skaters
WHITE & JONES:
product.
Dancers, In 1936: Vitaphone short
WHITE, ALICE: Actress, r. n. Alva White, b. Pat-
erson, N. J., August 28, 1907; h. 5 feet; blond hair and
brown eyes; w. 100 pounds; p. Marion Alexander, pro-
fessional, and James F, White; e. Hollywood high school,
and Roanoke College, Virginia; m. Sidney Bartlett, writer;
hy. dancing, swimming, riding, tennis, golf and jazz music.
Has played in such pictures as "The Sea Tiger," with
Milton Sills, bit player; as ingenue lead In "The Pri-
vate Life of Helen of Troy," for First National; "Gen-
tlemen Prefer Blondes." for Paramount: "Breakfast at
Sunrise," for United Artists; "Three-Ring Marriage."
"Playing Around" (1930), "Sweet Mama" (1930). First
National; "Murder at Midnight," Titt'any; "Show Girl."
In 1931: "Widow from Chicago." In 1932: "Show Girl
in Hollywood," "Naughty Baby," "Broadway Babies,"
"Hot Stuff." In 1933: "Luxury Liner." Paramount;
"Picture Snatcher." Warner; "King For a Night," "Cross
Country Cruise," Universal, In 1934: "A Very Honorable
Guy," First National; "Gift of Gab," Universal; "Jimmy
the Gent," Warner. In 1935: "Sweet Music." Warner.
WHITE, BETTY: Writer, b. Oak Park, III.: e. North-
western Univorsity. Started her career in a modernistic
interior decoration shop in Chicago. Had written many
articles and short stories of college life before winning
$3,000 prize for her first novel. "I Lived This Story."
Under contract to Paramount.
WHITE, CARL: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac)
WHITE, CARL T. : Pen name, "Reviewer," Theatre and
sports editor. Outlook, Santa Monica, Cal. ; Ij, Kansas
City, Kan., 1909; p, Mr, and Mrs. C. F. White; e.
United States Naval Academy, one and one-half years; A.
B University of Southern California.
WHITE, C. T., JR.: Manager, Capitol Film Ex-
change. 705% West Grand, Oklahoma City, Okla. ; b.
Enid, Okla., Sept. 1, 1911; p. Mary S. and C. T. White,
Si-.; educated at I'entral High School. Oklahoma City.
General Film Products Company in Oklahoma City and
St. Louis as warehouse manager, 1933-35. Joined Capitol
Film Exchange. Oklahoma City, in 1935.
WHITE, CHRISSIE: b. London. May 23, 1894. A
star of earlier British silents. In two talkers. "Call ol
the Sea." "General John Regan" (1933). B & D.
WHITE, CLINTON M.: Assistant Sales Manager. Gau-
mont-British Picture Corp, of America, Inc. Entered
motion picture Industry in August, 1912, as special rep-
resentative of General Film Company and In December
of that year was sent to Montreal, Canada, as branch
manager of the company's exchange in that city. In
May, 1914, he returned to the United States as assistant
general manager of Gaumont Company at Flushing, Long
Island. In 1920 be joined the sales department of Arrow
Film Corporation and was with that organization until
1922, at which time he left the film business until 1927.
when he became associated with AmerAnglo Corporation.
Was business manager, then general manager, and vice-
president and treasurer.
WHITE, FISHER: Player. In 1937: "Moonlight
Sonata," UA-London Films.
WHITE. GEORGE: Producer, Fox Film Studios: b.
Toronto. (Canada; p. Mrs. G. White: not married. Actor,
dance director, writer. Has produced 20 successful Broad-
way musicals. In 1930: collaborated on story "Follow the
Leader." Paramount. Films are "George White's Scandals
of 1934." "George White's Scandals of 1935," Fox, which
he prcKluced. appeared in. directed, and for which he
arranged dance ensembles.
WHITE, GORDON S. : Director of advertising and pub-
licity, Educational, New York City. b. St. Louis, Mo,
Started newspaper work there as a youngster, reporting
sports for the Republic, Later assistant city editor, Globe-
Democrat, Moved to Chicago and the Herald, then to the
Chicago Daily News. Publicity work brought him to New
York, where he has been with Educational since 1921, most
of this time in charge of advertising and publicity. Presi-
dent of AMPA. 1935-1936; reelected May, 1936.
WHITE. HUEY: Actor. In 1933 appeared in "Female."
"Convention City," First National. In 1934: "The Hell
Cat." Ciihmiliia. In 1936: "Crash Donovan," U.
WHITE, HYDE:
UA-London Films.
WHITE, IRENE: (See 19.36-.'!7 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHITE. I. FISHER: Actor. In 1934 appeared in
"The Great D-fenrier," BIP. In 1935: "Turn of the
Tide." British National Films. In 1936: "As You Like
It," 20tli Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Dreaming Lips," UA.
WHITE, JACK: Executive and Supervising Director.
.41so a producer of short subjects, b. Austria-Hungary,
March 2, 1897; e. New York, Vienna, Los Angeles: hy.
liunting and fishing. lOntered pictures in 1910. ICduca-
tional comedies. Jack White I'roductions.
WHITE, JANET: .Motion picture editor and critic.
Brooklyn Times-Union. b. New York City. Sept. IS,
1911; p. Jack and Anna White; e. Hunter High School.
Hunter College. Reporter, Brooklyn Dally Eagle; pub-
licity writer for non-commercial, religious and educational
organizations. Wrote reviews for Brooklyn Eagle.
WHITE, JOAN: Actress. In 1936: "As You Like It."
20tli Cent. -Fox.
WHITE, JULES J.: Producer-Director, b. Budapest.
September 17. 1900; h. 5 feet. 9 inches: brown
hair and blue eyes: w. 155 pounds; p. non-professionals;
e. in Germany; m. non-professional; hy. riding, hunting
and fishing. A juvenile actor with Pathe in 1910, then
film editor with Educational In 1920, continuing as such
until 1925. Started directing comedies for Educational in
1925. Directed for Fox one year (1926-27), returning to
Educational in 1927, until 1929. Next became co-director
with Zion Myers on Talking Dog comedies tor MGM:
directed several Sport Shorts for MGM; co-directed with
Actor. In 1937: "Elephant Boy,
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Zion Meyers In "Sidewalks of New York," MGM. Left
Metro late in 1932. 1933 to Paramount as Associate
Director on "King of the Jungle." Beturned to Metro
for a short time, then joined Columbia, directing Sidney
and Murray comedies. Took charge of shorts for Columbia
in Hollywood in 1934.
WHITE, LEE: (Sec 19:!(i-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WHITE, LEO: (Sec V.y.X-:\- Mution Picture Almanac.)
WHITE. LESTER: Cameraman. b. New York City;
P. non-professionals; e. high school and Cornell University.
Started at Universal in 1924 as assistant cameraman. At
several studios since then. Started at MGM in 1932 as
second cameraman: became first cameraman in 1933. In
1934: "Lauching Boy," MGM. In 193.5: "Times Square
I-adv." "Society Doctor," "Calm Yourself." "The Murder
.Mail." MGM. In 1936: "Exclusive Story," "Absolute
Quiet." "Speed." "Sworn lOneiiiy." JIG.M. In 1937: "A
KMuiily AtTair." JIG.M.
WHITE, LEW: (See 193(;-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
Al
WHITE, MALCOLM:
Mac.)
(See 1930-37 Motion Picture
WHITE, MAURICE: President. Cohill Theatres, Inc.
and Forham Theatres, Inc., Greater Cincinnati, Ohio.
From 1921 to 1928 was alternately salesman and manager
for First National, most of that time in Cincinnati. For
several months in early 1932 was broker for RKO Midwest.
From 1928-1931, branch manager for Columbia in Cincin-
nati. In 1932 became Warner Cincinnati branch manager.
Resigned, .luly. 1934, to operate theatres in Louisville.
Dayton and suburban Cincinnati. President. Cohill Thea-
tres. Inc., and Forham Theatres. Inc.. operating neighbor-
hood and suburban houses, respectively in Greater Cincin-
nati. President. Boyd Theatres, Inc., operating the Para-
mount at Lexington, Ky.
WHITE, PUGGY: (.Sec 19.!(i-3r Motion I'icture
.Miiianac. )
WHITE, ROBERTSON: Writer. In 1937: collaiKuated
un screen play "Onie a Doctor." WB.
WHITE, SAM: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WHITE, SAMMY: Actor, b. Providence, R. I.. May
28. 1.S96; h. .5 feet TVz inches; black hair and brown eyes;
w. 142 pounds; p. Etta White; e. high school; not married;
hy race horses. Traveled through Australia. South Sea
Islands. Europe in vaudeville. Appeared in Ziegfeld's
"Show Boat." Shuberfs Winter Garden Shows, and vaude-
ville. Owned productions with Lew Fields, Including "The
Girl Friend," "The Melody Man," and others. In 1936:
on screen in "Show Boat," Universal, playing part origi-
nateil on stage; "(."ain and Mabel." WB.
WHITE. THELMA: Actress. Appeared in "A Nieht
In a Dormitory" (1930), "Sixteen Sweeties" (1930),
Pathe-Melody Comedies, first series: "Ride 'Em Cow-
boy" (19:;ili, Pathp-Folly Comedies. In 19:i(;: "The
Moon's Oiir llume." Paramount.
WHITE, TOM: Director, b. Deals Island, Md., July
4, 1892; e. Oak Grove Academy and engineering schools;
hy. fishing, travel. With engineering company. Stone and
Webster. Started in pictures with Famous Players-Lasky
Studio in the East as production manager, 1919-26; then
casting director until 1929. Started Independent pro-
ducine. Returned from "Round the World" Huntington
Expedition, of which he had ch.irge. and produced and dis-
trit uted shorts and features under the name of Tom White
Productions. Add-ess in Hollywood: Ifill Cosmos St.
19;i7 began operating laboratory and producing in Argen-
tine. Buenos Aires address: Tucuman 2172.
WHITE. W. G.: (See 19:!6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. I
WHITEFORD. BLACKIE: (See 19.36-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac. I
WHITEHEAD, JACK: Chief cameraman photographic
effects department. Gaumont-British Picture Corporation,
b. London, 1900: married. With Morris Motors as
engineer. Entered picture industry. 1913; projectionist
until 1917. With Debrie. 1920; laboratory man. Vanity
Fair Pictures, 1922; from 1926 with B.I. P.. B. & D..
Paramount (London and Paris) ; joined Gaumont-British
in 1933.
WHITEHEAD. 0.
drel," Paramiiunt.
WHITEHORSE. CHIEF
Almanac.)
Actor. In 1935; "The Scoun-
: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
JOSEPHINE: Actress. In 1937: "Larceny
"liewarc of Ladies," Republic.
THOMAS: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WHITELY,
Almanac.)
WHITEMAN, PAUL: Orchestra leader, b. Denver,
Col.; p. Wilberforce J. Whiteman, musician. At 17 played
viola in Denver Symphony Orchestra. Played viola in 1915
in San Francisco World's Fair Orchestra. Learned ja-/,z
at about this time. Led a .Navy band during the War.
Afterward returned to San Francisco and organized jazz
band, playing first in Santa Barbara. Played on West
Coast, then at Ambassador Hotel in Atlantic City. Made
Victor Phonograph records. Appeared at the Palais Royai,
New York, then in Ziegfeld "Follies" Revue. Went to
Europe, where he introduced jazz. In February, 1924.
played complete jazz program. featuring Gershwin's
"Rhapsody in Blue." at Aeolian Hall. Appeared in "King
or Jazz" (1930), Universal. In 1935: with band In
"Thanks a Million," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936 appeared
In ".lumbo," stage spectacle, on Broadway.
WHITESPEAR, GREGG: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion I'icture
WHITING, JACK:
Almanac.)
WHITING, RICHARD: Song writer, b. Peoria. III..
1KII2; e. Peoria, and Harvard Military School, also
Los .Angeles; hy. golf and tennis. Took music while in
school. Left to play piano for vaudeville act. Played hi
Nat Goodwin's cafe at Santa Monica, then returned to
Peoria. Went to Detroit, where he met Jerome Remlck.
music publisher. Played "Tulip Time in Holland" for
Remlck, who accepted it; featured by Fritzi Scheff. Pro-
fessional manager of Detroit branch of Remicks. and also
did composing. Studied harmony for two years. Wrote
"They Called It Dixie Land," "Mammy's Coal Black
Rose." "Till We Meet Again," "Japanese Sandman."
"Ukelele Lady" and "Horses," among many other pnpulai
songs. Wrote music for "Innocents of Paris," "Monti
Carlo," "Safety In Numbers" and other films. With
Nacio Herb Brown and DeSyivi wrote songs for "Take A
Chance." Broadway musical show. Wrote songs for
"Adorable" (1933). Fox; collaborated on "My Weakness.'
Fox. In 1934: collaborated on music and lyrics of
"Bottoms Up," wrote music for "She Learned About
Sailors." Fox. In 1935: collaborated on music and lyrics.
"Here Comes Cookie," "The Big Broadcast of 1936,"
Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on music and lyrics.
"An.vthing Goes." "Rhythm On the Range," Paramount:
"Sing. Baby. Sing." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: collabo-
rated on music and lyrics "Ready, Willing and Able,"
WB.
WHITLEY, RAY: Actor. In 1936: "Hopalong Cassidy
Returns." Paramount.
WHITLING, TOWNSEND: Actor, b. Oxford. England.
Oct. 21, 1875; h. 5 ft. 10% in.; w. 189 pound.s; iron gray
hair and gray eyes; married; hy. terrier breeding and
gardening. Failed to pass examination for British army
and went to western America at 17 as rancher; took vet-
erinary degree in Toronto. Canada. .\(tive on the legiti-
mate stage but has appeared in following films: "The
Queen's Affairs" (British and Dominions). "Mystery of
the Loch" (Ealing Studios), and "Something Always
Happens" (Warner).
WHITLOCK, LLOYD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Minanac. )
WHITMAN. ERNEST: Actor. In 1936: "The Prisoner
of Shark Isliind." "White Hunter." 20th Cent. -Fox;
"(ireen Pastures." WB.
WHITMAN. GAYNE: (See 19:!G-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHITMAN. PHIL: (See 193ii-:!7 Motion Picture
Almanac, i
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WHITMORE, DOROTHY:
.\lmanac. )
WHITMORE. WILL: Member of Public Relations De-
partment, Western Electric Corporation, New York City,
b. Lockhart. Texas, August 12, 1902; p. Will H. and
Gertrude Whitmore; e. Northwestern University, Evanston,
III. (graduate of the siboiil of journalism). Formerly busi-
ness and trade freelance writer and served several years
on the editorial staft' of Exhibitors Herald-World. Publicity
for Society of .Motion Picture Engineers.
WHITNEY.
Almanac.)
CLAIRE: (See 1936-37 Jlotion Picture
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WHITNEY, ELEANORE: Actress and dancer. b.
Cleveland. Ohio: w. 98 pounds; p. Anna Wliltney. As a
child was taught to dance by Bill Robinson. Came to
New York. Given stage start by Kae Samuels, singer.
Appeared on vaudeville stage with her. Made personal
appearances with Rudy Vallee, Jack Benny and others.
Tested In New Yorlf. and given contract by Paramount.
Films include, in 1935: "Millions in the Air." In 1936:
"Timothy's Quest," "Three Cheers for Love," "Rose
Bowl," "College Holiday," "Clarence," "The Big Broad-
cast of 1937," Paramount. In 1937: 'Turn Ofif the Moon,"
Paramount.
WHITNEY, EMMA B.: Pen name, E. B. W. Dramatic
and motion picture editor Kvenlng Journal, Lewiston,
Maine; b. Freeport, Maine. June 13, 1880; p. Charles and
Elizabeth Bailey; e. high school; married. Left Normal
School to enter office of the Lewiston Journal, where she
has since remained in various capacities. Including music,
dramatic and screen editor, and editor of magazine section.
WHITNEY, JOHN HAY (JOCK): President, Pioneer
Pictures. Chairman of the board of directors, Selznick
International Pictures. Inc. b. 31 years ago; p. Mr. and
Mrs. Payne Whitney; e. Yale University; m. Mary Eliza-
beth Altemiis; hy. horse racing. Produced plays, including
"Gay Divorcee" and "Dark Victory." Holds stock In
Technicolor. Inc. In 1935: produced "Becky Sharp," RKO-
Picneer. In 1036: "The Dancing Pirate," BKO-Pioneer.
WHITNEY, RENEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHITNEY, RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WHITNEY. ROBERT: Actor, r. n. Robert Whitney
Allman; b. June 19, 1911. on high seas; h. 6 feet 2 Inches:
w. 168 pounds; blue eyes and brown hair: e. TJnlverslty
of California at Berkeley. Appeared in "Thais" with
Drama Repertoire Group: "The Barretts of Wlmpole
Street." "Romeo and Juliet." "Candida" on the road;
was a member of the New York Group Theatre and ap-
peared in "Gold Eaele Guy" "Symphony"; in "Cyrano
de Bergerac." with Walter Hampden Company; with San
Francisco Theatre Guild appeared In "Lysistrata." "Arms
and the Man." "Hamlet." "Robin Hood." "La Gioconda."
"If Winter Comes," "Smilin" Through," "Ghosts." Signed
by Universal.
WHITTAKER, CHARLES (SLIM): (See 1936-37
Motion Picture Almanac.)
WHITTELL, JOSEPHINE: Actress, b San Fran-
cisco. Cal.: h. 5 feet. 7% inches; blonde hair and blue
eyes; w. 135 pounds: e. Miss Van Ness' School for Girls;
div. Robert Warwick. Appeared In musical comedy In
"The Madcap Duchess." "Countess Maritza." "June
Love," "One Kiss," "The Firebrand." "Onlv Girl,"
"Early To Bed." "Lady In Ermine." "No. No. Nanette."
Traveled in Europe for four years. Appeared In "Caught
Plastered," then "False Roomers." "Peach-0-Reno."
"Symphony of Six Million." "What Price Hollywood."
RKO; "Infernal Machine." "Zoo In Budapest." Fox:
"Baby Face." First National. "Life of Vergie Winters."
RKO; "Servants' Entrance" and "Love Time." Fox. In
1935; "Mills of the Gnds." Columbia: "Shanghai." Para-
mount. In 1936: "Follow Your Heart," Republic.
WHITWORTH. WALTER: Drama editor. Indianapolis
News. Indianapolis, Ind. : b. Chicago, 111., May 14. 1895;
e. Andover. 1916 and Harvard. A.B.. 1920. On News
staff since 1920. Drama critic since 1921. Drama, movie,
book and music critic past thirteen years.
WHORF. RICHARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac)
WHYTOCK. GRANT: Film editor. In 1934:
"Palooka," United Artists-Reliance. In 1935: "Let 'Em
Wave It." "Red Salute," "The Melody Lingers On."
TTA -Reliance,
WHYTOCK, ROSS DUFF: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WICKIZER. KATHERINE HILL: Pen name Katherlne
Hill. Drama editor. The Chronicle. San Francisco. Cal.:
b, Blnghamton. N. Y,, May 25. 1904; p. Prank B. and
Caroline Hill; e. public schools. Oakland. Cal., and
University of California; married. Did society reporting,
general reporting. Film and stage reviewing as assistant
to George C. Warren. San Francisco Chronicle.
WiCKLAND. LARRY: Writer and supervisor, b.
Kansas City, Mo.. .Tune 28. 1898; p. non-professionals;
e. Hollywood, Cal.. and Academia Victoria, Buenos Aires;
divorced; hy. ranching and traveling. Learned to handle
horses on parents' ranch. Was "cowboy" with Bison Com-
pany. Appeared in many early pictures with Universal,
.Tesse Lasky Feature Play Company, and Cecil B. DeMllle.
Including first version of "The Trail of the Ixinesome
Pine." During War was naval signalman on convoys.
Was in charge of prop room at old Lasky Company, was
property man, set dresser. Including Paramount Long Island
Studios. Traveled. Production manager for many years.
Was art director of Ken Maynard unit. First National;
learned sound while hanging microphones at Metropolitan
Studios. Production manager for Mascot Studios, six
years. Including present Republic Corporation. Has done
casting, acted as location manager and director. Resigned
from Mascot to produce and direct in Mexico City for
Impulsora Cinematografia. Returned to Mascot as writer.
Became serial supervisor.
WICKLAND, LYONS: Actor. Appeared In "Unmasked"
(1930), Artclass. In 1935: "Les Miserables," UA-20th
(ientury.
WIDEGREN, GUNNAR: Writer. In 1936: story,
"Raggen — Det Ar Jag Det," Scandinavian Talking Pic-
tures,
WIDMANN, ELLEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WIECK, DOROTHEA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.) i
WIEMAN, MATHIAS: Actor. In 1937: "The Eternal
Mask," Mayer-Burstyn.
WIENS, WALTER P.: Branch manager, Paramount,
Milwaukee. b, Milwaukee. May 30^ 1895; married; e.
public, high school and college. Construction engineer prior
to enlisting in Army during World War. Started in films
as poster clerk of Universal; promoted to sales force.
After two years joined Paramount sales force, promoted
to city sales west side, then to north side. Was sales
manager, Chicago office, three years.
WIGGIN, LYMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WILBER, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac)
WILBUR, CRANE: Actor, writer, producer and
director. b. Nov. 17. 1889, Athens. N. Y. ; div. Edna
Hermance and Suzanne Caubert; m. Beatrice Bllnn. Made
first stage appearance in 1904 ; has had considerable ex-
perience in stock and repertory companies; played with
Mrs. Fiske. Began film career in 1912. Appeared on
stage in "The Bride of the Lamb," "A Farewell to
Arms." "Mourning Becomes Electra." Author of the
I'ollowing plays: "Easy Terms." "The Song Writer" and
"The Stranger Within," "Lord Byron of Broadway,"
"Children of Pleasure." In 1934: directed, collaborated
on screen play and acted in "Tomorrow's Children."
Tirvan Foy. In 1935: directed "The People's Enemy,"
RKO; "High School Girl," Bryan Foy; wrote screen
play, "Unwelcome Stranger," "Stop, Look and Love."
Columbia; story. "On Probation," Peerless; appeared In
"Public Opinion," Invincible, In 1936: directed and
appeared in "The Rest Cure," Regal Prod, ; wrote screen
Dlay, "Captain Calamity," Regal; wrote screen play and
directed. "The Devil on Horseback," wrote story, directed
and appeared in "Yellow Car.go." GN. In 1937: wrote
story. "Her Husband's Secretary," WB.
WILBUR, KEITH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WILBUR, ROY LYMAN: Educator. Former U. S.
Secretary of the Interior, b. Boonesboro, Iowa, April 13,
1875. A.B. Stanford University, 1896. A.M. and M.D.
President of Stanford University. Secretary of Interior
during Hoover's Administration.
WILBY. ROBERT B.: Vice-president. Wilby-KIncey
Companies; b. Selma, Ala,. Jan, 12, 188S; p. William and
Elizabeth Wilby: e. Georgia Tech.. 1908. B,S. in E B. :
married. Theatres with H, F. Kincey in Alabama, Ten-
nessee, North and South Carolina, Under various company
names and partnerships, has following theatres: In Alabama,
the Noble, Rialto and RItz, Anniston; Tiger In Auburn;
Alabama. Ritz, Strand. Rialto. Lyric. Famous. Champion
and Temple in Birmingham; Marengo In Demopolls; Ensley
in Ensley; Jasper in Jasper; Grand in Bessemer; Empire,
Paramount, Strand, Tivoli. Dexter and Pekin In Mont-
gomery; Academy and Walton In Selma; Princess In Troy;
Macon in Tuskegee; Bama. Diamond and Ritz in Tusca-
loosa; the Imperial in GrifSn ; in Tennessee, the Rialto.
State and Tivoli In Chattanooga; Riviera. Tennessee and
Strand in Knoxville; Paramount in Nashville; State In
Kingsport. As partner in Wilby-Klncey, is interested in
52 theatres In 22 North and South Carolina cities and
towns.
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WILCOX, HERBERT: Director of productions: Chair-
man and managing director, Herbert Wilcox Productions,
Ltd., and company director of British and Dominions
Film Corp., Ltd. Also company director of Universal
Pictures Corp. of America, b. Cork, Ireland, April lit,
ISyi ; manied. Officer in the Koyal Flying Corps during
war. Enlered 111m business in 1919. Producer or director of
the silents: 'The Wonderful Story," "Chu, Chin, Chow,"
"Southern Love," "Decameron Nights," "Nell Gwyn,"
"London," "Madame Pompadour," "The Only Way,"
"Paddy the Next Best Thing," "Dawn," "The Woman in
White," "The Bondman," "The Triumph of the Scarlet
Pimpernel." Talkers: "llookery Nook," "Splinters," "On
Approval," "Canaries Sometimes Sing," "Plunder," "A
Night Like This." "Mischief," "The Speckled Band," "Up
for the Cup," "Up tor the Derby," "The Mayors Nest,"
"The Chance of a Night Time," "Carnival," "Almost a
Divorce," "The Blue Danube," "Good Night Vienna,"
"The Love Contract," "Leap Year," "Thark," "The Flag
Lieutenant," "Say It with Music," "It's a King," "Yes,
Mr. Brown," "The Little Damosel. ' In 1933: "Bitter
Sweet," United Artists. In 1934; "Sorrell and Son," pro-
duced and directed talking version of "Nell Gwyn," "The
Runaway Queen," "Brewster's Millions." In 1935: "Escape
Me Never, ' "Peg of Old Drury," B & D. Produced and
directed for Herbert Wilcox Productions (GFD release),
"Limelighl." "The Three Maxims." In 1937: produced
and directed, "This'll Make Vou Whistle," "London
Melody." Produced, "Fame," "Millions," "SpUnters in
the Air," "Our Fighting Navy," "The Gang Show," "The
Frog," "Sunset in Vienna."
WILCOX, HERBERT M.: Executive. In 1935 joined
Paramount Pictures, Inc. b. Pittsburgh, Nov. 6, 1882;
m. Frances Jaynes, March 6, 1909; p. John F. and Lois
Mjgatt Wilcox; e. Princeton University, 1900-02; M. I. T.,
1P02-05. B.S. ; chemical engineer. Winchester Repeating
Arms. Western Electric Company. Erpi since 1926. Joined
Paramount Pictures.
WILCOX, JAMES: (See 1936-3T Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WILCOX, ROBERT: Actor, b. Rochester, N. Y., May
19, 1910; h. 5 ft. 11 in.; w. 160 pounds; brown hair and
blue eyes; e. Univ. of Southern Cal., and Peddle Prepara-
tory school. In 1936: "The Stones Cry Out," "The
Cop," Universal.
WILCOXON, HENRY: Actor, b. British West Indies,
September 8, 1905. h. 6 feet 2 inches; brown hair, htiel
eyes. On the London stage since 1927, made his flrit
talkie appearance in 1931 in "The Perfect Lady,"
British Lion; followed by "The Flying Squad'" (1931):
"The Lovelorn Lady" (1931) BIP; "A Taxi to Para-
dise" (1932); "Lord of the Manor" (1932) Paramount-
British; "Princess Charming" (1934) Gaumont-BrltUh.
Imported from England by Cecil B. DeMille to appear In
Cleopatra," In 1934, Paramount. Original name, Harry
Wllcoxon, the first name being changed to Henry for
picture purpose.'!. In 1935: "The Crusades," Paramount.
In 1936: "A Woman Alone," General Films; "The Last
of the Mohicans," UA; "The President's Mystery,"
Republic.
WILD, EDWARD: Actor, b. London, Eng., May 10,
1909; h. 5 feet 10% inches; w. 161 pounds; brown hair,
brown eyes; unmarried; hy. motor-racing, radio and
photography; p. non-pro.; e. preparatory school and tutor.
Studied medicine before entering pictures. Films: "Rome
Express." G-B: "Heads We Go," BIP; "Brlttania of
Billingsgate," G-B; "Man Who Knew Too Much," G-B;
"39 Steps," G-B; "The Guv'nor," G-B; "First a Girl,"
G-B; "Me and Marlborough," G-B; "Beloved Vagabond,"
Toeplitz.
WILD, HARRY: Cameraman. In 1936: "The Big
Game," "Racing Lady," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "Don't
Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
WILDE, LOIS: Actress. In 1936: "The Singing Cow-
boy," Republic. In 1937: "Outcast." Paramount.
WILDE. PERCIVAL: Writer. b. New York City.
March 1. 1897 ; has written scenarios for Universal, Metro,
etc., and has sold motion picture rights of plays and stories
to various companies. Author of plays Including "A House
of Cards," "The Traitor." "The Finger of God." "Con-
fessional," "The Unseen Host," "Mothers of Men."
"Pawns," "Valkyrie." "The Woman in Room 13," in
collaboration; "Crooked Gamblers." in collaboration; "The
Aftermath." "The Sequel." "A Wonderful Woman." "The
Toy Shop." "Nocturne." "Reverie." "The Enchanted Christ-
mas Tree," "The Giftle," "Lot's Wife," "What Never
Dies." "Standish Pride." "The Moving Finger," "Little
Shot." Books are "The Craftsmanship of the One-Act
Play," 1923; "Rogues In Clover," 1929; "The Devirs
Booth." 1930; and "There Is A Tide," 1932. Contributor
to Century. Collier's, Forum. Harper's Bazaar, McCall'a
Saturday Evening Post. Author of articles on dramatic
technique and kindred subjects. National Encyclopedia;
lecturer on drama. University of Miami. Secretary, Drama-
tists' Guild, 1921-35. More recent plays are: "Comradej
i'l Arms," "Over the Teacups," "A Bow to Lotta." "An
AfTair of Dishonour." "Glamour," "World Without End."
1936, edited "Contemporary One-Act Plays from Nine
Countries." Translations of books and plays have been
published in Norway, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain,
Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Jugo-Slavia, Poland, India.
Japan. Also Braille.
WILDE, WALTER A. (DICK): Purchasing Agent.
RKO-Radio Pictures, Inc. b. Chicago, 111., June 4, 1889;
married; e. private school. Salesman. Started with Uni-
versal Film Co., 1916-17, Triangle Studios, Culver City;
1918, Famous Players-Lasky Corp.; 1921, Robertson-Cole
Studios; later changed to F. B. O. Studios. With RKO-
Radio Pictures, Inc.
WILDER, BILLIE: Writer. Wrote story of "Adorable."
Fox. 1933. In 1934: collaborated on "Music in the Air."
Fox; "One E.xcitlng Adventure," U. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play of "Lottery Lover," "Thunder in the
Night," "Under Pressure," Fox. In 1936; collaborated
on "Champagne Waltz." Paramount.
WILDER, PATRICIA: Actress, b. Macon, Ga., Sept.
8. 1913; p. Oscar and Laura Wilder; e. Miller high school;
h. 5 ft. 7 in.; w. 110 lbs.; blue eyea. and red hair;
h. horseback riding and tennis. Was a model. In 1936:
"I Won't Dance." "Walking on Air," "That Girl from
Paris." RKO-Radio; "Speed," MGM.
WILDER, WILLIAM STANLEY: Operates own circuit
called Wilder Theatres. Member, MPTO of Virginia;
executives committee of the Tidewater Theatre Managers'
Association; sports committee of the Norfolk -Portsmouth
Association jf Commerce; Elk and a Shriner. Formerly
associated with the Otto and Jack Wells Amusement Co.
WILDHACK. ROBERT: Comedian. In 1935: "Broad-
way Melody of 1936," MGM.
WILE, FREDERIC WILLIAM: Political analyst, CBS.
b. Indiana, Nov. 30. 1873. Is author of many books,
including "Men Around the Kaiser," "The German
American Plot." and others. Writes editorials on Wash-
ington Star and column "Washington Observations."
WILES, GORDON: Art Director, b. St. Louis. Mo.,
1902; e. attended the United States Naval Academy.
In 1926-27 studied art in Paris and Rome. A year later
joined United Artists as an art director, and In 1930
ioined Fox. Won Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences honors for 1931-32 for his art direction on
the Fox productloa, "Transatlantic." In 1933: "Pleasure
Cruise," "Paddy, the Next Best Thing," Fox. In 1931:
"Bottoms Up." collaborated on "Stand Up and Cheer,"
Fox. In 1935: "George White's 1935 Scandals," Fox;
director, "Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox. In
1936: "Two-Fisted Gentleman." "Blackmailer." "Lady
from Nowhere," Columbia. In 1937: directed, "Women of
Glamour," Columbia.
WILES, S.: Sound director. In 1937: "O.H.M.S."
("You're in the Navy Now"), GB.
WILEY, HUGH: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Mississippi," Paramount.
WILK, RALPH: West Coast Representative of The
Film Daily, b. Minneapolis. Minn.. July 9. 1893; e.
public schools of Minneapolis, and Eveleth (Minn.) high
school. He entered newspaper work while a sophomore
in high school, working on the Eveleth News and acting
as correspondent for the Associated Press and Duluth
and Twin City newspapers. During the World War he
served at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and upon his return In
1919 he Joined The Film Dally; In March, 1928, he
became West Coast Representative of the publication.
WILKERSON, BILLY: Editor and Publisher. Holly-
wood Reporter and London Reporter (the last-named sus-
pended publication In 1936). Previously engaged in inde-
pendent production and various motion picture enterprises.
WILKERSON. GUY: Actor. In 1937: "Paradise Ex-
press," Republic.
WILKES, HAROLD F.: Exchange Manager. Paramount
Pictures Distributing Co.. Inc., 215 South Liberty Street,
New Orleans, La. b. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 28. 1892;
married and has two children; e. high school. American
Tobacco Company. Baltimore and Washington, two years;
United Paving Co.. Atlantic City. N. J., two years.
Entered motion picture Industry In November. 1913,
shipping clerk. Southern Feature Film Association, Dallas,
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distributors for Famous Players and state right. Went
to Atlanta In February. 1914. booking clerk, with the
opening of the office of the Southern Feature Film Asso-
ciation, distributors for Jesse L. Lasky and state right
film. This company subsequently taken over by S. A.
Lynch; remained with same company which acquired Famous
Players Films as well as .lesse L. Lasky and sul)se-
quently Paramount Pictures. Opened branch ofBce in Char-
lotte, N. C. for same company In the summer of 1915
and was transferred as branch manager to New Orleans
exchange in March. 1916, serving as branch manager of
Paramount ever since.
WILKIE, AL: Publicity Manager, Paramount home
office, b. Wheeling, W. Va.. July 6. 1896; e. Stanford
University. Now publicity manager. Paramount home
office.
WILKIE. CAPT. DON: Writer. Tii I'.l.'!.'); rolbilimatcd
on ".Men Witliout Niiines," I'iUaiiioiiiit.
WILKIE. CAPTAIN LON: In 1934 technical adviser
for "The Crime Doctor." KKO. In 1936: collaborated on
"Let Em Have It." VA.
WILKINS. JUNE: Actress. In 193(5: "Camille," MGM ;
"One in a Million," 20th Century-Fox.
WILKINS, LEO: Sound technician. In 1935: "The
Triunipli of Sherlock Holmes." Real .\rt Productions. In
lil3ii- "Spy of Napoleon," "Dusty Krniine," Twickenliam.
In 11137: collaborated on sound. "The Man in the Mirror."
Tuii'keiiham.
WILKINSON, JAMES: Chief Cutter, RKO Radio
Pictures studios. Associated with the film industry since
1915. First as film inspector for the old Mutual Com-
pany; with the SlRnal Film Co. for three years as assist-
ant director and film editor; edited a series of films for
Universal; joined the Robertson-Cole Co. In 1927 went
to Paramount as head of the cutting department and re-
mained there until 1931. at which time he took charge
of the RRO Radio Pictures cutting department.
WILKINSON. LUPTON A.: (See 193(!-37 Motion Pic-
ture Almanac.)
WILKINSON. SAM: Actor. In 1934: "Jack Ahoy."
(11!. Ill l!l3i): "Broken Blossoms," Twickenham.
WILKINSON. STEVE: Supervisor of ProiUictioii. Ad-
vance Pictures.
WILLARD, EDMUND: Actor, r. n. same, b, Brighton,
England. Dec. 19, 1890: h. 5 feet 11 inches: w. 182
pounds; brown hair, hazel eyes; married: p. non-pro-
fessional; e. private school. Stage before screen. Films:
"William Tell," (1934). Terra (Berlin): "Private Life
of Don Juan" (1934). I.,ondon Films; "Scarlet Pimpernel"
(1934). London Films: "Iron Duke" (1934). Gaumont-
Brltish; "Heat Wave," (1934). Gainsborough; "Moscow
Night" (1935). G.F.D. : "King of the Damned" (1935).
Gaumont-British; "Mystery of the Mary Celeste" (1935),
Hammer; "Miss Bracegirdle. London Films; "Rembrandt
(1936). UA; "Troopship." In 1937: "The Mill on the
Flofs." National Prcvincial; "Dark Journey,''' UA.
JOHN: (See 193(;-37 Motion Picture AI-
In 1937: "Men Are
WILLARD.
inanae.)
WILLARD. WINIFRED: Actress.
Not r.oils," I'A.
WILLAT, IRVIN: Director, b. Stamford. Conn.: h. 5
feet 11 Inches: brown hair and blue eyes; w. 170 pounds;
D. Agnes and August Willat; e. in Florida and Georgia;
dlv. Billie Dove, professional; hy. cartooning, photography,
art and printing. No stage experience. Entered pictures
In 1910 with Imp Company. Pictures directed by him In-
clude "Behind the Door." "North of 36." "Back to God's
Country." "Submarine." "The Isle of Lost Ships." for
First National. Became a freelance director in 19:ifl.
In 1937: "Old Louisiana," Crescent.
WILLES. PETER: Actor. In 1937: "Call It a Day."
Wli.
WILLIAM. WARREN: Actor, r. n. Warren Krech. b.
Aitkin. Minn. On stage in "Let Us Be Gay." "Those
Who Love" and others. In the Warner pictures. "Expen-
sive Women," "The Honor of the Family," and "The
Woman from Monte Carlo." (1932): "Beauty and the
Boss." "Dark Horse." "Under Eighteen." "Mouthpiece."
all Warner; (1933): "Skyscraper Souls." MGM; "The
Dark Horse." "Three on a Match." "The Match King."
all First National; (1933): "Employees Entrance." First
National; "Gold Diggers of 1933." "Goodbye Again."
Warner; "Lady For a Day." Columbia. In 1934:
"Smarty." "Upper World." "The Case of the Howling
Dog," "The Secret Bride," Warner; "Bedside." "Dr.
Monica." "The Dragon Murder Case." First National-
"Imitation of Life." Universal. In 1935: "Living on
Velvet" and "The Case of the Curious Bride." "The
Case of the Lucky Legs," First National; "Don't Bet on
Blendes." Warner. In 1936: "The Widow from Monte
Carlo," "The Case of the Velvet Claws." "Stage Struck."
■Satan Met a Lady." "Times Square Playboy." WB ;
"Go West, Young Man," Paramount. In 1937: "Outcast,"
Paramount.
WILLIAMS. ADA: (See lfl3(i-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WILLIAMS, ARTHUR: Actor. In 1930: "The Son>! of
Freedom." I'.riti.-^li Lion.
WILLIAMS. BEN AMES: Writer, b. Macon. Miss..
March 7. 1889; m. Florence Talpey; p. Dan W. and Sarah
Ames Williams: e. Dartmouth. A.B. Writer of fiction
since 1916. Stories made into films Include more than
a score of titles. In 19:{(!; novel, "Small Town Girl,"
which was filmed l)y JIGM.
WILLIAMS, BOB: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WILLIAMS. BRANSBY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lnianac. )
WILLIAMS. BROCK: Writer.
1 screen play. "(!ypsy." WIS.
Ill 1937 : collaborated
WILLIAMS. CHARLES: Actor and Writer, b. Albany,
N. Y.. September 27. 1898; p. Charles and Lillian Wil-
liams; e. grade and high schools of Albany; m. Virginia
Kvans and has one son. Appeared on stage in "Rio
Rita." "Kid Boots." "Madcap," and others. Also wrote
comedy dialogue for vaudeville and stage. Reported tc
Fox Film Studios in Hollywood, July 7. 1931. In 1933
appeared in "Gambling Ship." Paramount. In 1934 ap-
peared in "Searcli for Beauty." Paramount; "Woman in
tlie Dark," RKO-Radio. In 1935: collaborated on music
and lyrics, "Gigolette." Select. In 1936: appeared in
"Rhythm on the Range," "Wedding Present," Paramount.
In 1937: "Four Days Wonder." U; "Love Is News."
20th Century-Fox.
WILLIAMS. CHARLES E.: Exhibitor. Owns and op-
erates the Park Theatre. Omaha; married. President.
MPTO of western Iowa and Nebraska for 15 years. Mem-
ber national board directors of MPTOA for Nebraska
fo;' more tliaii twelve years.
WILLIAMS. CLARK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WILLIAMS. CAPT. CORNELIUS W.: Author. Wrote
liook. "Behind the Green Lights." filmed in 1935. Mascot.
WILLIAMS, D. J.: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "Th»
Lash." Radio-British. In 1935: "Scrooge." Paramount-
Julius Ilao?n. In 1937; "Elephant Hoy." I'A; "Winss of
the Morning." 2(lth Century-Fox.
WILLIAMS, DERICK: Camerman. Gaumont-British
London, b. Nottingham. April 11. 1906. m. e. Britihton
College and Nottingham University, in technical subjects.
During four years with dry goods firm ran amateur film
producing club, and obtained first professional appointment
with BIl' working as assistant on "Blackmail." "Atlantic."
"Juno and the I'aycock." In 1930, first camerman and
experimental work on Evans colour process. 1931. with
Gainsborough I'ictures. becoming head of camera depart-
ment in 1932. Wrote, photographed and edited two shorts
"Symphony of the River" and "The New Highway."
Specialist in aerial photography, shooting the air sequences
for "The Camels are Coming." 1935, went to Australia to
oganlze camera department of National Studios in Sydney
and filmed "The Flying Doctor" there.
WILLIAMS, EMLYN: Writer and Actor, b. Wales,
1905; h. 5 feet 9 inches; dark hair, blue eyes; hy. play-
vvritinK. On static: "On the Spot." "The .Man I Killed."
"Xi.siht Must Fall," "The Case of the Frightened Lady,"
"Wild Decembers." "Etienne." On screen: British Lion
Him versions of "The Case of the Frightened Lady"; then
in 1932 in "Men of Tomorrow," London Films, and
"Sally Bishop." British Lion. 1933. joined Gaumont-
British as writer and actor. Wrote dialogue for "Friday
the Thirteenth"; adapted and dialogued "Evergreen."
Itecent films in which he appeared: 1934-35. "Friday the
Thirteenth." "A Song For Y'^ou." "Evensong," "Road
House. " "The Iron Duke." "Loves of a Dictator." "The
City of Beautiful Nonsense." "Broken Blossoms." "I.
Claudius." Author of the following plays: "A Murder Has
Been Arranged," "Vessels Departing," "Spring 1600";
adapted "Tlie Late Christopher Bean" from the French;
"Nisht Must Fall." In 1936: handled adaptation and
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appeared in "Hiokeii Blossoms," Twickenham; "llo Was
Bum Gay."
WILLIAMS, ERIC: Chief recordist. Associated Talk-
ing Pictures, Ltd.. Liondon. b. Sunnlngdale, lingland,
Feb. 18, 11)06; married; e. college and specialized tech-
nical instruction. Was In telephone and radio engineer-
ing, B.B.C. engineering and loreign radio installations,
prior to entering tilm industry. With H.M. V. flim de-
partment and laboratories and B.l.P. design of equip-
ment department before present appointment.
WILLIAMS. GENEVA: Actress. In 1935: "The Little
Colonel," Fox.
WILLIAMS, GUINN: Also known as Big Boy Wil-
liams. Actor, b. Uecatur, Texas, April 26, IttUU; h. 6
teet, 2; cuiiy blond hair and gray eyes; w. 20U; p. Guinn
Williams, U. S. congressman irom Texas; e. military
schools in Decatur, Tex. and Texas Uni. ; h. riding, swim-
ming, golf and roping. He started as an extra in lUlU
in "Almost a Husband," for Goldwyn; starred later in
about thirty-six independent pioductions. Westerns, for
Ay won Film Corporation; then with Kogers for two years.
He has appeared in such pictures as "Kex, King of Wild
Horses," "guarantined Kivals," "Brown of Harvard."
"Slide, Kelly, Slide," "Burning Daylight," "Vamping
Venus," "Black Cyclone," "Uhe College Widow," "Noah's
Ark," "My Man" and "Our Daily Bread"; ia29: "Lucky
.Star," Fox; "Jj'rom Headquarters." Warner Bros.; "Big
Fight," "Forward Pass," "The Bad Man." "College
Lovers," First Js'atlonal; "Llllom," Fox; "Great Mea-
dow," "Bachelor Fathers," MGM; "Catch As Catct
Can," "War Mamas," Uoacb; "Ladles of the Jury,"
Radio. In 1933: "Bafter Komance," Badio; "Collegi
Coach," Warner. In 19J4: "Palooka," U. A. -Reliance:
"The Mystery Squadron," Mascot serial; "Half a Sinner,"
Universal; "Flirtation Walk," "Here Comes the Navy,"
Warner; Radio short product; "Cheaters," Liberty. In
1935: "Cowboy Holiday," Beacon; "Private Worlds," "The
Glass Key," Paramount; "Village Tale," "Powder Smoke
Range," RKO; "The Littlest Rebel, ' 20th Century-Fox;
'.Miss Pacific Fleet." Warner. In 1936: "Muss 'Fm Up,"
"Grand Jury," "Tlie Big Game," KKO-llado; "Kelly the
.Second," MGM; "End of the Trail," Columbia; "Career
Woman." 20th Century-Fox. In 193": "You Only Live
Once," UA; "Dont Tell the Wife," RKO-Radio.
WILLIAMS. HANNAH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.\lmanac.)
WILLIAMS. HERB: Comedian. On New York stage
in many shows, including "At Home Abroad" (1935-36).
In 1936: on screen in "Rose of the Rancho." Paramount.
WILLIAMS, HOMER J.: Exhibitor. Grenada Theatre.
Grenada. Miss.; b. Grenada, Miss., April 29, 1894; p.
Van W. Williams; e. high school and business college;
married. Special agent. Department of Interior: life In-
surance salesma-i, five years. At Grenada 11 years.
WILLIAMS, HOPE: Special London representative,
Quigley Publications. b. Sheffield. Yorkshire, England,
e. Sheffield; widow of J. D. Williams. In oHlces of Frank
Macnaghten, Macnaghten Vaudeville Circuit, Sheffield.
At 18 managed one of Macnaghten Theatres. Went to
Australia as secretary to The Honorable Hugh D. Mc-
intosh, theatre owner, newspaper publisher and Member
of the Upper House of the New South Wales Legislature.
Secretary to husband, James Dixon Williams, during
First National organization and during British National
organization in England. Secretary to S. L. Bothafel
until his death in January, 1936.
WILLIAMS, HOPE: Actress. Has appeared on New
York stage. In 1935: "The Scoundrel," Paramount.
WILLIAMS, HUGH: Actor, b. Bexhlll-on-Sea, Eng-
land, March 6. 1904. h. 5 feet 10% inches; dark hair,
brown eyes. On the stage in London and America, and
has made silent and talking films In Hollywood and
England. First talker in Hollywood "Charley's Aunt."
and has had feature roles in several British talkers
notably "Down Our Street" (1932) Paramount-British
"Rome Express" (1932) Gaumont-British; "Bitter Sweet'
1933) B & D; and "Soriell and Son" (1934) B & D;
his work in the last-named earning him a contract with
Fox, which he is now fulfilling in Hollywood. In 1934'
"All Men Are Enemies." "Elinor Norton," Fox. In 1935:
"David Copperfleld," MGM; "Let's Live Tonight," Colum-
bia; "In a Monastery Garden." Julius Hagen Production.
In 1936: "The Amateur Gentleman," VA. In 1937:
"Gypsy," WB.
WILLIAMS. IVORY: Actress. In 1936: "Green Pas-
tures." Wi!.
WILLIAMS. JEFFREY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmanac.)
Wil— Wi
WILLIAMS, JESSIE LYNCH: Writer. In 1936: col-
laborated on stories filmed as "Too Many Parents," Para.
WILLIAMS, JOHN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story and screen play, "The Lad and the Lion," Normandie.
WILLIAMS. KATHERINE: (See 1936-37 Motion Pic-
tiiic .Vliiian.ic. I
WILLIAMS, KATHLYN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WILLIAMS, J. LESLIE: Head of J. Leslie Williams
& Co.. internal ionai publicity and personnel management,
leinesenting American and English stars and production
co]ii|janies. Previously spent eight years as publicity
director for Universal.
WILLIAMS, LESTER: Director. In 1935: "Toll of the
Desert," Commodore.
WILLIAMS, LOTTI: b. Indianapolis. Ind. ; p. pro-
fessionals; e. New York City. Played vaudeville, and was
in plays. Including "Only a Shop Girl" and "Town Girl.,'
Went to California to act in Morosco stage productions.
Plays included "Craig's Wife" and "The Music Master."
Was with Edward Everett Horton, then in "Paris Bound,"
in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Was in "Pilgrimage
Play" one year, and toured Coast with Joe E. Brown in
"Elmer the Great." Had small parts in several pictures,
including "Six Day Bike Bider," Warner. Appeared in
■Th.? State Versus Elinor Norton," Fox. In 1936:
".Murder by an Aristocrat." "The Case of the Black
Cat," WB.
WILLIAMS, L. P.: (A.R.LB.A.. A.A. Dip.) Execu-
tive. Supervising art director, Wilcox Productions, and
Pinewood Studios, b. Aug. 10, 1905; m. Queenle Leonard:
e. Dulwich College Prep. School, Aldenhara School. Studied
six years at Architectural Association, diploma and prize-
man; associate of Royal Institute of British Architects.
Joined B. & 1>. in 1928 as assistant art director; promoted
supervising art director. 1930; since has art-directed 35
pictures, include: "Peg of Old Drury," "Come Out of the
Pantry," "Limelight." "London Melody," "Three
Maxims," "The Fighting Navy" and "Victoria the Great."
Has visited principal studios of Continent and Hollywood
on behalf of B. & D.
WILLIAMS, LUCILLE: (.See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WILLIAMS, LYMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. )
WILLIAMS. MASTER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Almanac. I
WILLIAMS, NAT M.: Interstate Enterprises, Thomas-
vlUe. Ga. ; Grand, Rltz and Rose Theatres, Thomasville,
Ga. ; Ilex Theatre, Quitman, Ga. ; Shaw Theatre. Quincy.
Fla. ; Pine Theatre, Pelham. Ga. b. Quitman. Ga., July
31, 1899; married; p. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Williams; e.
high school graduate. Enlisted in Marines day after
graduating. Served with 6th Regiment, second division,
A. E. F. Newspaper columnist. President, Southeastern
Theatre Owners Association (second term) ; President, Tri-
.State Theatres, Inc. ; member Atlanta Code Grievance
Board; past president, Thomasville Chamber of Com-
merce; past president, Thomasville Rotary Club; trustee,
-•Vrchbold Memorial Hospital; executive committee, Amer-
ican Legion; chairman. Police Commission of Thomas-
ville: member, city council, Thomasville; director of
Rotary Club of Thomasville: executive committee and
finance chairman of Thomasville Bose Show Association.
WILLIAMS, NED E. : Director of Advertising and
publicity for Mills Artists. Inc., Duke Ellington. Cab
Calloway. Ina Bay Ilutton. 799 Seventh Ave., New Y'ork
City. b. Council Bluffs. Iowa. November 3. 1896;
p. R. H. Williams; e. high school; m. Helen E. Pryor.
Fifteen years active in newspaper work in Omaha. Des
Moines. Sioux City, and New York; was dramatic and
motion picture editor and critics and columnist; three
years as freelance press agent In New York for Van &
Scbcnck. Ben Bernle. Gene Austin, Ben Pollack. Park
Central Hotel. Silver Slipper Club. etc. One yetr 00
staff of Publix Opinion for Paramount-Publlx Corporation.
One year advertising department of Publix-Balaban &
Katz. Chicago. One year advertising and promotion,
Kcnnaway, Inc.
WILLIAMS, POSIE V.: Exhibitor, Roxy Theatre,
Munday, Texas, b. Chanute. Tenn., October 20, 1893;
married; e. high school and one year in Stamford Col-
lege. Purchased theatre at the present location In Feb-
ruary, 1913, operating It ever since. Tbeatre was named
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Peoples Theatre, but was dismantled and rebuilt In 1928
on the same lot. New theatre was named the Roxy.
WILLIAMS, QUINN: Actor. In 1933 appeared in
"Laughing At Life," Mascot. In 1934: "Palooka."
United Artists-Reliance; "Silver Streak," Radio "Flirta-
tion Walk," Warner; "One In A Million," Invincible.
In 193(5: "North of Nome," Columbia.
WILLIAMS, RALPH B.: Branch Manager. RKO
Distributing Corporation, Oklahoma City, Okla. b. Dur-
ham. N. C, May 31, 1889; married; p. Mr. and Mrs.
J. \V. Williams; e. high school. Wholesale dry goods
business. Dallas, Texas. Klelne, Edison, Selig, Essanay
from 1916-18 as salesman. New Orleans and branch man-
ager. Dallas. From 1918-30, Universal, as salesman and
assistant manager, Dallas branch. From 1918-22, branch
manager, Atlanta, and 1922-25, Southern sales manager,
headquarters New York and Atlanta. From 1925-30,
KKO. rathe. With BKO since March, 1931.
WILLIAMS, ROBERT X.. Jr.: Lyric Theatre, Oxford.
Miss.; b. Taylor, Miss., Lafayette County, Nov. 16. 1900;
ni. April 20, 1922; p. Mr. and Mrs. B. X. Williams Sr. ;
c. college, graduated from the University of Mississippi,
high school student, entered motion picture industry while
in school. Owner and Manager of Lyric Theatre. Oxford.
Miss., since 1917. Served two terms as secretary and
treasurer of Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Ark..
Miss., and Tenn. Active in operations to prevent adverse
legislation. In 1935: secretary-treasurer and in 1937
president, MPTO of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
President, MPTO of Mississippi. Director, MPTOA. Mayor
of City of Oxford, Mississippi. Rotarian, Oxford Club,
as director. Shriner in Masonic work.
WILLIAMS, ROGER: Production Supervisor of William
Miller Productions, b. Berlin, Germany; e. Denver, Col..
Colorado School of Mines (1913). Started with the old
Selig Polyscope and has been technical advisor and
production supervisor with various companies up to pres-
ent time. Has had picture experience as an actor, director
and production supervisor. In 1935: appeared in "Rustler's
Paradise," Ajax; "The Texas Rambler," "The Vanishing
Riders," Spectrum; "Toll of the Desert," Commodore. In
19o6: "Riding Avenger," GN.
WILLIAMS, SPENCER: Actor. In 1935: "The Vir-
ginia Judge," Paramount.
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM B,: Special photography ef-
fects, 1932, "The Deluge." Radio. In 1935: "The Rain-
makers," "The Three Musketeers," RKO. In 1936:
"Times Square Playboy," WB.
WILLIAMS, ZACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WILLIAMSON, ALAN J.: Australasian Representative,
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.. London; b.
Ivent, England, Feb. 3, 1886; e. Brighton Grammar School,
England. Is married. Acted in pictures. 1897. while
still at school. 1907-09, with his father producing Wil-
liamson Films and receiving thorough grounding In
mechanics, chemistry and processing. 1907, general man-
ager, London office for selling and renting. Williamson.
Selig, Cines (Italy) firms. 1910-16. production. Theatre
management. Spencers Pictures, Australia. 1914-16. Lon-
don buyer for Cooperative Film Exchange, Melbourne,
Australia, 1916-18. Lieutenant. RAF, (photographic sec-
tion). 1919-32. managing director. Automatic Films
Printers. Ltd., London. Since 1932, Australasian repre-
sentative. Gaumont-British Corporation, Ltd.
WILIAMSON, CAPTAIN J. E.: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture Almanac.)
WILLIE WEST AND McGINTY: Comedians. In
193o: "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount.
WILLINGHAM. J. FRANK: Branch Manager. Started
as billing clerk for Texas and Pacific Railroad at Dallas.
Entered film business in 1919 as World Film cashier
and continued wlien Select absorbed World Film. Left
to become cashier for R. B. Lewis Co., and was man-
ager for Independent Film Service until dissolved. Witl'
American releasing until that company was merged into
nio" Joined MGM as booker in Dallas, June 25.
1923. made office manager July 18, 1925, salesman May
iq9r Became MGM manager at Memphis October 4.
WILLIS, EDWIN B: Interior Decorator. In 1933:
Storm At Daybreak," "The Stranger'8 Return," "Tug-
boat Annie." "Penthouse," "Broadway to Hollvwood."
Stage Mother,'" "Bombshell," "Meet the Baron," "Day
SL?f'^'^°°i"^-" '"•^he Chief," MGM; "Going Hollywood,"
MGM. In 1934: "Fugitive Lovers," "This Side of
Heaven," "The Women in His Life," "Tou Can't Buy
Everything," collaborated on art direction of "Men in
White"; "The Cat and the Fiddle." "The Mystery of
Mr. X.," "Riptide," "Viva Villa," "Manhattan Melo-
drama," "The Thin Man," "Operator 13," "The Painted
Veil." "Laughing Boy," "dtamboul Quest," "Treasure
Island," "Paris Interlude." "The (3irl from Missouri,"
MGM. In 1935: associated on art direction of "The Win-
ning Ticket," "David Copperfield," "Vanessa-Her Love
Story," "Times Square Lady," "Society Doctor," "After
Office Hours," "Baby Face Harrington," "Mark of the
Vampire," "Reckless," "The Casino Murder Case," "Age
of Indiscretion," "Public Hero No. 1," "Murder in the
Fleet," "The Flame Within," "No More Ladles," "Calm
Yourself," "Anna Karenlna," "Mad Love," "Escapade,"
"The Murder Man," "Woman Wanted." "China Seas,"
"Here Comes the Band," "Broadway Melody of 1936,"
"O'Shaughnessey's Boy," "I Live My Life," "A Night
at the Opera," "The Bishop Misbehaves," "It's in the
Air," "A Tale of Two Cities," "Whipsaw," "The Last
of the Pagans," "The Perfect Gentleman," "Rendezvous,"
MGM. In 1936: associate art director, "Three Live
Ghosts," "Rose Marie." "Exclusive Story," "Tough Guy,"
"The Garden Murder Case," "Three Godfathers," "Wife
Versus Secretary," "Petticoat Fever." "Moonlight
Murder," "Small Town Girl," "Absolute Quiet,"
"Speed," "Three Wise Guys," "Fury," "Trouble for
Two." "San Francisco," "The Devil Doll," "Sworn
Enemy." "Romeo and Juliet," "Susy," "Piccadilly Jim,"
"The Devil Is a Sissy," "Libeled Lady," "Mad Holiday,"
"Born to Dance," "After the Thin Man," "Camille,"
"Sinner Take All," MGM. In 1937: associate art direc-
tor, "Under Cover of Night," "Man of the People."
"Dangerous Number," "The (jtood Earth," "The Last of
Mrs. Cheyney," "Maytlme," "Personal Property," "A
Family Affair," MGM.
WILLIS, F. McGREW: Writer, b. Pleasanton, Iowa,
1890; h. 5 feet 11 inches; black hair and blue eyes; w.
170 pounds; m. Viola Barry, professional; hy. working.
Wrote continuity and adaptation on the following pic-
tures: "Charley's Aunt," "The Light That Failed,"
"The Midshipman," "Up in Mabel's Room," "My
Friend from India," "Getting Gertie's Garter," "The Girl
in the Pullman," "A Blonde for a Night." "Annapolis,"
"Two Weeks Off," "Twin Beds," "Charley's Aunt"
(talking version), "Costello Case," "Meet the Wife,"
"The Big Gamble." "Suicide Fleet," "The Forty -Niners."
In 1932: "The Fighting Gentleman," Freuler. In 1933:
co-authored screen play "Midshipman Jack," RKO; "When
a Man Rides Alone," Freuler; "Secret Sinners," Mayfalr.
In 1934: collaborated on screen play of "Keep 'Em
Rolling," RKO; "Back Page," General Pictures. In
1935: screen play, "Manhattan Butterfly," Imperial; col-
laborated on "It's a Snail World," Fox. In 1936: screen
play, "Man in the Mirror," Twickenham.
WILLIS, LEO: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WILLIS, NORMAN: Actor. In 1935: "Mary Burns,
Fugitive," Paramount. In 1936: "Woman Trap," Para-
mount; "Bullets or Ballots," "Here Comes Carter," WB.
In 1937: "Secret Valley," 20th Century-Fox.
WILLMAN, RICHARD C: International Division
Photophone Sales, RCA Victor Company, Inc., Hollywood
Office, b. BulTalo, N. Y., Oct. 25, 1906; married; e. B. S.
electrical engineering. University of Washington. Radio
engineering. General Electric Company, Schenectady, New
York. Test engineering, General Electric Company, 1928.
Transferred to RCA Photophone, Inc., in New York, sound
recording engineer, 1929. Foreign service, England, France
Italy. Two and one-halt years installing and training
engineers in connection with RCA Victor Company record-
ing equipment. One year in India for RCA Victor Com-
pany with latest High Fidelity recording equipment,
installing and training. In 1933 transferred to RCA
Victor Company. Hollywood, manager of sound department.
In 1935 transferred to engineering department, RCA Mfg.
Co., (Camden, N. J. Coordination and design Photophone
recording equipment. In 1936 transferred to International
Division Photophone Sales.
WILLS, CHILL and HIS AVALON BOYS: In 1936:
"Call of the Prairie," Paramount.
WILLS, DRUSILLA: Actress, b. London. England,
November 14, 1887. On West End and New York stage
since 1902. and has appeared in numerous British talkers,
including: "Old Spanish Customers" (1931) BIP; "The
Lodger" (1932) Twickenham; "Little Miss Nobody" (1932)
Warner-British; "The Medicine Man" (1933) Twicken-
ham; "Britannia of Billingsgate" (1933), GB. In 1935:
"Night Club Queen," "The Black Abbot," "Squibs,"
Twickenham; "Broken Blossoms," "The Big Splash,"
British Lion. In 1936: "The Duchess," Warner Bros.;
"The General Goes Too Far," ATP; "Non-Stop New
York," GB.
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WILLS, J. ELDER: Director, b. April 26, 1900;
widower; e. Christ's College, Flnchley and London Uni-
versity. War service. Royal Fusiliers, R.F.C. and R.A.P.
Scenic artist, advertising manager, holder of Crawford
Trophy, 1924-27. Art director to B.I. P.. British Sound
Films, A. S.F.I. , A.T.P.. British National Films and
Fox-British. Film director to A.S.F.I., A.T.P. and now
with Hammer Productions. In 1936: directed. "The Song
of Freedom," British Lion.
WILLS, SI: Actor. "One Nutty Night" (1930). Pathe
Checker Comedies, second series; "Sixteen Sweeties"
(1930), Pathe Melody Comedies, first series; "All for
Mabel" (I'.ioO), Pallip Campus Comedies. In 19:i7 :
"Penrod and Sam." WB; "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
WILMOT. IVOR: Actor. In 1936: "The Robber Sym-
lilionv." produced by Concordia; "Land Without Music,"
U. In 1937: "Pagliacci," UA.
WILSHIN, SUNDAY: b. I,ondon, England, Feb. 26.
1905; h. 5 feet 4y2 inches; blond hair, blue eyes; hy.
reading, writing. On London stage since 1915. 1931
films included: "Collision" and "Carnival," B. & D. ;
"Michael and Mary," Gainsborough: "Hours of Loneliness"
and "Chance of a Night Time," B. & D. In 1932: "Nine
Tin Six." ARP; "The Love Contract." B. & D.; "Marry
Me." GainsborouRh; "To Brighton with Gladys" (l!i:;:n.
George King Productions. In 1934: "Princess Charm-
ing," GB; "Once in a Lifetime," Warner-British. In
1936: "Murder by Rope," B & D.
WILSIE, JAY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WILSON. AL: Studio production manager. Republic,
h. New York City. Oct. 5. 1896; m. Charlotte Clark; e.
high school. Started in show business as usher, then
assistant manager, then manager of Gordon Theatre in
Chelsea. Mass.; assistant camerman for Fox In New York;
assistant director, camerman, directed shorts, and then
became studio manager for Audio-Cinema & Biograph
Studio. In 1936 became unit production manager for
Republic and in 1937 studio production manager.
Is a vice-president of Audio Produc-
WILSON, A. J.
tions. Inc.
WILSON. ADOLFO Z.: Director of Cinematografla
Terra, representatives of UFA Films in Argentina; b.
Concordia. Entre Rios, Argentina, March 13, 1894; e.
university student; married. Since 1916 has been at
various times exhibitor, cameraman and distributor.
WILSON. ANN: Pen name. George Spelvin. Reviewer,
The Star, Seattle, Wash. ; b. Springfield. Mass., June 12,
1916; e. University of Washington. Reviewer, reporter,
Seattle Star.
WILSON, CAREY: Writer, b. Philadelphia. Pa.. May
19, 1899; h. 5 feet 10 inches: blond hair and blue eyes;
w. 162 pounds; p. Anna Margaret and William Trego
Wilson, non-professionals; e. Industrial Art School Phila-
delphia, and Rutherford high school. Rutherford, Pa.;
stage training in school and amateur dramatics; m. Car-
melita Gcragbty, actress: hy. electrical, mechanical sides
of radio and amateur 16 mm. motion pictures in color
Author of two school plays of three acts each and of a
one act playlet, "Saffron." produced at the Writers' Club;
screen playwright of "Ben Hur." directed by Fred Niblo;
"His Secretary," starring Norma Shearer; "He Who
Gets Slapped," directed by Victor Seastrom; "The Mid-
shipman." starring Ramon Novarro. "The Cardboard
Lover." starring Marion Davies for MGM; "The Private
Life of Helen of Troy." "Oh Kay," "Lilac Time."
"Orchids and Ermine." "That's a Bad Girl." "American
Beauty," starring BilUe Dove, and "The Sea Tleer"
with Milton Sills for First National. Also "The Awaken-
ing." with Vllma Banky; "His Captive Woman." directed
by George Fit^.maurlce: "The Flying Fool" with William
Bovd. and "Geraldine," a Pathe production; also "Why
Be Good.'" "Footlights and Fools." "Peacock Alley," "The
Bad One" in 1930; "Behind Office Doors," Radio; "Fanny
Foley Herself." RKO Radio, in 1931. In 1932: "Polly of
the Circus," "Faithless," "Arsene Lupin." MGM. In
1933: "Gabriel Over the White House." "What. No Beer?"
MGM. In 1934: collaborated on story of "Bolero." screen
play of "Murder at the Vanities," Paramount; "Sequoia."
M(5M. In 193.t: collaborated on screen play, "The Presi-
dent Vanishes." Paramount; "Sequoia," "Mutiny on the
Bounty." MGM. In 1937: screen play, "Dangerous Num-
ber," MGM.
WILSON. CHARLES: Actor, b. N. Y. City; h 6 feet:
w. 190 pounds. In 1929 in "Acquitted." "Broadway
Scandals." "Song of Love," Columbia. In 1933: "Fe-
male," "H.ivana Widows." "Elmer the Great," First
National; "The Mayor of Hell," "Mary Stevens, M.D.,"
"Footlight Parade." "The Kennel Murder Case," "College
Coach," Warner. In 1934: "Miss Fane's Baby I»
Stolen," Paramount; "Roman Scandals." United Artists;
"I've Got Your Number." "Harold Teen." "St. l.oui3
Kid." "Murder In the Clouds," Warner: "The Circus
Clown." "Fog Over Frisco." First National; "It Hap-
pened One Night." "Broadway Bill." "The Hell Cat."
Columbia; "Affairs of a Gentleman." Universal; "Behold
My Wife." "The Lemon Drop Kid." Paramount; "Death
on the Diamond," MGM. In 19;!,'5: "Great Hotel
Murder," Fox; "The Gilded Lily." "Four Hours to Kill."
"The Glass Key," "Smart Girl," "Mary Burns, Fugitive."
Paramount; "The Nitwits," 'Another Face," "We're Only
Human," RKO; "Men of the Hour." Columbia; "Murder
in the Fleet," MGM; "The Case of the Lucky Legs," FN;
"Music Is Magic," "Show Them No Mercy," 20th Century-
Fox; "Waterfront Lady," Mascot. In 1936: "Strike Ma
Pink," UA; "The Return of .limmy Valentine," "The
Gentleman from Jyouisiana," Republic; "Grand Jury,"
"They Wanted to Marry," RKO-Radio: "Big Brown Eyes,"
"Three Married Men," "Mind Your Own Business," Para-
mount; "The Mine with the Iron Door," "Panic on the
Air," "Legion of Terror." "Pennies from Heaven."
Columbia; "Showboat," "The Magniflcent Brute." U;
"Educating Father." 20th Century-Fox; "Earthworm Trac-
tors," "Down the Stretch," WB. In 1937: "Woman in
Distress," Columbia.
WILSON. CHARLES F.: Exhibitor. Operates Bijou
at Troy. N. Y. Member of Allied Theatre Owners of
New York.
WILSON, CHERRY: Author. In 1935: novel. "Stormy."
filmed by Universal. In 1936: "Empty Saddles," U. In
1937: novel. "Sandflow." U.
WILSON. CLARENCE: Actor, b. Cincinnati. Ohio: u.
Itnbert G. Wilson and Annie Mackay. professional. Many
vears stage experience. Pictures include: "The Great Jewel
Robbery," "Her Majesty. Love." "Oh, Promise Me," "The
Mysterious Rider." In 1933 appeared in "The Girl In
419." "Terror Aboard," "Tillie and Gus," Paramount;
"King for a Night." Universal: "Son of Kong." RKO.
In 1934: "Love Birds." "I Like It That Way." Uni-
versal; "Now I'll Tell," Fox; "Unknown Blonde."
Majestic; "Bachelor Bait." RKO: "The Old Fashioned
Wav." Paramount. In 1935: "Great Hotel Murder,"
"When a Man's a Man." Fox; "One Frightened Night."
Mascot. In 1936: "Little Miss Nobody." 20th Century-
Fox; "Love Begins at 20," "The Case of the Black Cat."
WB; "Rainbow on the River." RKO-Radio; "Hats OflP."
CN. In 1937: "Two Wise Maids," Republic.
WILSON, DON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WILSON. DOROTHY Actress, b. Minneapolis. Minn.,
Nov. 14. 1909; h. 5 feet. 1'-^; brown hair and blue e.yes;
w. 103. Working at RKO studios as a stenocrapher
when she was given an RKO Radio contract, and ap-
peared In "The Age of Consent." Appeared In 1933 In
"Lucky Devils." RKO Radio. "Before Dawn," "Men of
America," "Scarlet River": "Above the Clouds." Co-
lumbia. In 1934: "Eicht Girls in a Boat." Paramount:
"The White Parade," Fox: "One in a Million." Chester-
field: "His Greatest Gamble." RKO. In 193.'i: "When
a Man's a Man." "In Old Kentucky," Fox: "The Last
Days of Pompeii," RKO. In 1936: "The Milky Way,"
Paramount; "Craig's Wife," Columbia.
WILSON, EDDIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WILSON, ERNEST: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
nini'.;.c. )
WILSON. FRANK: Actor, b. Jacksonville. Fla. : p.
Thomas M. Wilson, stock broker; h. 6 ft., w. 162 lbs.;
brown hair and blue eyes; e. Rumsey Hall. Haverford
School. In 1933: "The Animal Kingdom." "Berkeley
Square." "Front Page," "Emperor Jones," "The Adding
Machine," "Ivory Door," '"The Yellow Jacket." "The
Moon in the Yellow River" and "Hamlet." In 1936: "Green
Pastures." Warner.
WILSON. FRANK R.: Distributor and Exhibitor, b.
Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. IS, 1881; married; p. Mr. and
Mrs. M. R. Wilson; e. Sioux City High School; Uni-
versity of Iowa. Reporter, editor and publisher of daily
newspapers in Middlewest. National Director of publicity
of the Federal Farm Loan Bureau. U. S. Treasury De-
partment. 1916-17; National director of Liberty Loan
Campaigns, U. S. Treasury Department. 1917-18. Financial
diiector. D. W. Griffith. Inc.; president Producers Finance
Corp.; president Motion Picture Capital Corp.: president.
North American Theatres Inc. : president. Talking Picture
Epics. Inc.: vice-president Principal Distributing Corp.
Chief of organization. National Recovery Administration.
Washington, D. C.
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WILSON, GORDON: Vice-president. Harman-Ising
ricfures, Inc. Married. Was in automobile industry.
With Harman-Ising Pictures, Inc., four years.
WILSON, HAROLD: Associate producer. In 1936:
associate producer, "Stowaway," 20th Century-Fox. In
1937: associate producer, "Love Is News," 20th Century-
Fox.
WILSON, HARRY LEON: Author. In 1930: collabor-
ated on story, "Cameo Kirby," Fox. In 1932: story,
"Make Me a Star," Paramount. Wrote original
story, "Ruggles of Red Gap," screened in 193.5 by Para-
mount.
WILSON, HENRY: Actor. In 1937: "Counterfeit Lady,"
Columbia.
WILSON, HOWARD: Actor, b. Birmingham, Ala.;
h. 6 feet: w. 170 pounds; brown eyes: e. Carnelia. Ga. :
by. astronomy. In 1933 appeared in "Ace of Aces" and
in 1934: "The Lost Patrol," both for Radio. Signed to
Paramount contract. In 1934: "The Lost Patrol." RKO;
"Home on the Range," Paramount. In 193.5: "McFaddon
Flats," "Car 99," "Rocky Mountain Mystery," Paramount;
"Red Salute," UA-Reliarce.
WILSON, HOWARD: Recorder. In 1935: "The Melody
Lingers On," UA-Reliance.
WILSON. JACK: Assistant production manager. In
1936: Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times," UA.
WILSON, JAMES: (Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WILSON, KATHERINE: (See 19;^;6-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WILSON, LOIS: Actress, b. Pittsburgh. Pa.. June 28,
h. 5 feet, 5 inches; light brown hair and hazel
eyes: w. 122 pounds; p. Constance Cooling and Andrew
Kenley Wilson, non-professionals; e. Alabama high school
and Alabama Normal School. Had stage experience in
Los Angeles appearing in "The Queen's Husband." "Gos-
sipy Sex," "Spread Eagle" and "Mary's Other Hus-
band." Screen activity of 13 years consists of various
roles In "The Covered Wagon," "Lulu Bett," "What
Every Woman Knows." "Manslaughter," "French Dress-
ing," "On Trial" and "The Gamblers"; appeared In
Paramount-Christie talking short features. "Advice to
Husbands" and "A Bird in the Hand"; (1929) "Object
Alimony," Columbia; "Wedding Rings," First National:
"Conquest" and "Kid Gloves." Warner Bros.; "Furies"
(1930), First National; "Lovin" the Ladies" (1930),
Radio Pictures: "Once a Gentleman." Sono Art-World
Wide; "For Love or Money" (1930), Paramount-Christie
Talking Plays; Vitaphone No. 2237, "Miss Information":
(1932), "Law and Order," "Lois Marshall"; "Rider of
Death Valley." both Universal; (1932) "Obey the Law,"
Columbia. In 1933: "Laughing at Life," Mascot: "The
Deluge," Radio: "Female," First National: "In the
Money," Chesterfield. In 1934: "No Greater Glory."
Columbia: "There's Always Tomorrow," Universal; "The
Show-off," MGM; "Bright Eyes," Fox. In 1935: "School
for Girls," "Born to Gamble," Liberty; "Public Opinion,"
Invincible: "Cappy Ricks," Republic; "Your Uncle Dud-
ley." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Wedding Present,"
Paramount.
WILSON, MARIE: Actress, b. Aug. 19. 1916 in Ana-
heim. Cal. e. Mrs. Page School and the Hollywood Cum-
nock School for Girls. Brown eyes, blond hair. On stage
played in "Call Me Neighbor," "The King's Pleasure"
and "Girl Friend." For Warner in "Broadway Hostess,"
"Slide, Nellio. Slide," "Miss Pacific Fleet," "Stars Over
Broadway," "Colleen." Also in "The Great Ziegfeld."
"Babes in Toyland," "My Girl Sally," "The Big Noise,"
"China Clipper," "King of Hockey." In 1937: "Melody
for Two," Warner Bros.
WILSON, P. G.: Sound technician. In 1935: "Hold
Em Yale, ' Paramount.
WILSON, ROY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WILSON, SAMUEL T: Amusement editor, Columbus
Dispatch, Columbus, Ohio: b. Columbus. Dec. 20. 1899;
e. Columbus grammar school. Woodward high school. Har-
vard. Served on the late Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
off and on from 192:! to 19.30. first as reporter, later as
music, drama and film editor. 1930-1935 with WLW as
editor of continuity department. Joined Dispatch in ■
February. 1935.
WILSON. TOM: Actor, b. Helena. Mont.; h. 6 feet 2
inches; dark brown hair and dark eyes; w. 220 pounds.
Stage experience with Robert Fitzslmmons. George Ade,
Mrs. Fiske. Eva Tanguay. Pictures include: "The
Pioneer Scout," "The Rainmaker." Paramount; "Ham and
Eggs at the Front," "When a Man Loves." Warner; "No
Control," Pro-Dis-Co. ; "Battling Butler," MGM; Bag-
gage Master in "Strong Boy," Fox; "Darkened Skies."
Biltmore; "Big Boy," Warner. 1933: "Picture Snatcher,"
"Silk Express," Warner; "The Chief," MGM. In 1936:
•'Treachery Rides the Range." Warner; "The Captain's
Kid." WK. In 1937: "White Bondage," WB.
WILSON, W. WISNER: Pen name, "Buddy" Wilson.
Film critic. Record, St. Augustine, Fla. ; b. Fort Pierce,
Fla., Aug. 31, 1910; p. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Wilson;
e. St. Joseph's Academy, St. Augustine: married.
WILTON, ALF. T.: Manager and artists representative,
Mandeville Avenue, Pequannock, N. J.; b. Jan. 3. 1876;
p. Joseph H. and Marcena Wilton; e. public school; mar-
ried. Was vaudeville actor. Manager of vaudeville theatres
at Manchester. N. H., and Worcester, Mass. Had one of
the earliest motion picture theatres in the country in Wor-
cester. Had contract in early days with Biograph; while
at Park theatre he started many players such as Victor
Mocre, Blanche Ring, and others. Was representative for
Ted Lewis, Gallagher and Shean, Charles Ruggles. Duncan
Sisters, Percy Grainger, Frances Starr and others. Artists
representative for much of Keith-AlbeeOrpheum vaudeville.
Booked the late Marie Dressier for 15 years and Mae West
for 10 years. Others booked Include Eddie Cantor, Helen
Morgan, Harry Richman, Belle Baker, Ben Bernie. Phil
Baker, Eddie Garr and many others. In October of
1936, staged vaudeville acts for Policemen Benevolent
Association. Address: Mayfair Building, 701 Seventh
Avenue. New York City, c/o Frederic Watson, Secretary,
Kntertainnient Managers Association, Inc,
WILTON, ERIE: Actor. In 1937: "Beware of Ladies,"
Rcpulilic.
WILTON. JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WILTON. ROB: Actor. In 1934 appeared in "The
Secret of the Loch." ABFD British. In 1936: "It's Love
.\gain," OR; "The "Interrupted Honeymoon." British
Lion; "Calling the Tune." ABP.
WIMPERIS. ARTHUR: Writer. In 1933. dialogue and
scen.irio writer. "Counsel's Opinion." collaborated on
dialogue, "The Girl from Maxims," London Films. Wrote
story and collaborated on dialogue, "The Private Life of
Henry VIII," United Artists-London Films. In 193'< '
collaborated on story, dialogue, scenario and continuity of
"Catherine the Great." United Artists -London Film-;
co-author of story of "Princess Charming." Gl',. In 1935:
collaborated on adaptation, dialogue, etc.. "The Scarlet
Pimpernel." London Films-UA; dialogue. "Brewster's Mil-
lions." B & D; lyrics. "Sanders of the River," London
Films-t"A. In 1937: wrote scenario and dialogue, "Dark
Journey," UA.
WINCHELL, WALTER: Newspaper and radio columnist
and commentator, b. New York City, 1897; m. June
Aster and has two daughters. Was on stage as hoofer.
In 1933 appeared in Universal short product. Suggested
story. "Broadway Thru a Keyhole." UA. In 1937: co-
star in "Wake Up and Live," 20th Century-Fox.
WINDEMERE, FRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WINDOM, LAWRENCE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WINDSOR, ADELE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WINDSOR. C).A1RE: Actress, r. n. Claire Viola
Cronk; b. Coffee City. Kan.; h. 5 feet 6 Inches; blond
hair and blue eyes; w. 126 pounds; p. Ella and O. E.
Cronk, non-professionals; e. Broadway high school, Seat-
tle. Wash., and Washington College, Topeka, Kan., also
studied voice and piano at Cohn's Conservatory of Music,
Seattle, Wash. ; hy. collecting perfumes, antiques, painting
and tennis. Started picture career as an extra on the
Lasky lot until Allan Dwan signed her to appear In
stock at First National. Due to an illness she lost out
on many parts under this contract but Lois Weber looking
for a leading woman In "What Do Men Want" engaged
her to play the role. She then changed her name to
Windsor. Made five pictures for Lois Weber and was later
signed by Goldwyn for a five year contract. At the
termination of this contract she signed with Tiffany-
Stahl, with the privilege of working for other studios.
Played opposite Victor McLaglen for Fox in "Captain
Lash." "Midstream" (1929), Tifi'any-Stahl. Toured the
country with Al Jolson's stage show "Wonder Bar": (1933)
"Sister to Judas," Mayfair. In 1934: "Cross Streets,"
Invincible.
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WINELAND, SAMUEL: Musical Director. In 1933:
"India Speaks." Radio; orcliestra direction, "Thunder
Over Mexico." Sol Lesser. In iy34: orchestra dircctioii
to- "IjeGonK." Iteniiclt. In i;t.'ir>: orchestra direction.
■'Kliou' (The Tiger), Bennett Pictures; musical director,
"Every Night at Plight," Paramount. In IIKIT ; 'When's
Your Birthday?" HKO-Radio.
WINFRIED, WINNA: (See 193t;-37 .Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WING, PAT: (See 11136-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WING, CAPT. PAUL: Assistant director. In 193.5:
"The Lives of a Bengal Lancer." Paramount, for which he,
together willi Clem Beauchami) won the 1!I3.> Academy
.\ward.
WING, TOBY: Actress; r. n. Martha Virginia Wing:
b. Richmond. Vs.; h. 5 feet 4% Inches; vp. 118 pounds:
blue eyes, blond hair; p. Major Paul Wing, father.
On screen: "42nd Street" and "The Kid from Spain," as
a dancer. In 1933: "Gold Diggers of 1933," Warner and
"Too Much Harmony," "College Humor," "This Day and
Age." and in 1934: "The Search tor Beauty," "Murder
at the Vanities," "Come On Marines," "Kiss and Make
Up." Paramount. In 1935: "School for Girls," Liberty
and "One Hour Late," Paramount.
WING, MRS. WONG: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WINGART, EARL W.: Publicity Manager, 20th Cen-
tury-Fox. New York City; b. Topeka, Kansas, December
22, 1890; h. 5 feet 10 Inches; brown hair and hazel eyes:
w. 185 pounds; p. Josephine and H. J. Wingart, non-
professionals; e. Topeka high school. University of Kansas
and received stage training with the Majestic Stock
Company. Topeka, Kan.; m. Marcla Freer, singer; hy.
golf, motoring, swimming. He is a former newspaper
man: has handled publicity at the Paramount Long Island
studio and also held the position of unit business man-
ager in the production department of that studio: then
was publicity director for Paramount-Publlx. Resigned.
1933, and is now publicity manager at 20th Century-Fox.
WINGATE, JAMES: Production Code Administration.
Association of Motion Picture Producers, Inc.. 28 W. 41th
St., New York City, b. Princetown, Schenectady County.
N. Y., Jan. 28, 1872; p. Jeanette Martin and Thompson
Wlngate: e. Union Classical Institute, Schenectady, N. Y. :
Union College, BS, 1897; MA., 1927; State College for
Teachers, D.Ped., Albany, N. Y, ; postgraduate work.
Teachers College; Columbia University, N. Y. C. School
principal 1897-1900; superintendent, Schenectady County
Schools, 1900-17; assistant in elementary education. New
York State Education Department. 1917-27. Director,
motion picture division. New York State Education De-
partment to Oct. 15, 1932. Association of Motion Picture
Producers, Inc., since Oct. 15, 1932.
WINGRIN, DAVE: Actor. In 1935: "She Gets He--
Man," Universal.
WINKELSTERN, MARIANNE: (See 1936-37 Motion
Picture .Mnianac. i
WINNINGER, CHARLES: A^tor. b. Athens. Wis..
May 26, 1884; h. 5 feet 6 inches; bushy gray hair and
blue eyes; w. l.jj pounds; e. putjlic schools; p. prof.; hy.
outdoor sports. Left eighth grade to join family on
tour In 1892. known as Winninger Family Concert Com-
pany. Made several vaudeville tours and upon the
retirement of father and mother, five brothers played
repertory for many years. Played In stock company in
San Antonio, Texas, and Seattle, Wash. Joined "The
Yankee Girl" in Milwaukee while Blanche Ring was play-
ing In It. rhls production made Broadway in 1912.
Played roles in all Miss Ring's productions and appeared
with her In vaudevile for several seasons. Made first
screen appearance at LKO studio in Hollywooil under
Henry Lchrman. In 1916 appeared in New York in a
George M. Cohan review. Played with Leo Dietrlchsteln
in "The Great Lover." Later, appeared In several Zleg-
feld shows and In Winter Garden productions. For past
three years portrayed role of "Captain Andy" in "Show
Boat." Signed Fox Movietone contract in March. 19:iO.
Appeared in "Soup to Nuts," for Fox; In 1931: "Gam-
bling Daughters," Universal: "Devil Was Sick" and
"Night Nurse," Warner; "Plying High." MGM; "Hus-
band's Holiday." Para. In 1934: ".Social Register." Co-
lumbia. Also appeared on New York stage in "Revenge
With .Music." In iy.'!6: "Show Boat." Universal; "\\1iite
Fang," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Three Smart
Girls." U.
WINSLOW, DICK: Actor, r. n. Richard Winslow
Johnson: b. Jennings, La., March 25, 1915; h. 58 inches;
light hair and blue eyes; w. 88 pounds; p, Winonan
BreazeaU and Sidney R. Johnson, mother a writer: e,
Melmont liigli scliuol at Lds -Vnjjeles : hy. airplanes,
music and most sports. Stage career started in school
plays. Appeared in the "Silver Thread" at the Egan
theatre in Los Angeles, and "The Emperor's Clothes." at
the Belmont theatre in Los Angeles, also in "The
Pageant of Peace," and many others. Plays the pipe
organ, piano, marimba, Ijag pipes, accordion, drums, saxo-
plione and other wind Instruments. He has been on the
screen since he was five years old. Some of the produc-
tions are: "Avalanche," "Sweetie," "Virginian" and
".Sarah and Son," for Paramount: "Not One to Fail." for
Renaud HofTman and "Marianne" for MGM. In all he has
appeared in approximately 75 films since starting career.
In 1935: ".Mutiny on the Bounty,' MGM.
WINSLOW, THYRA SAMTER: Writer. In 1935:
.screen story, "She JIarried Her Boss," Columbia.
WINSOR, FREDERICK E.: Editor, Chronicle-News,
Tiinldad, Col.; b. Cleveland, Ohio, June 12, 1884; p. Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Winsor; e. public schools of Denver, Col.;
has three children. Entered new.spaper work in 1906 at
Laramie, Wyo. In service at Deadwood, S. D., and Los
Angeles, prior to 1908. With Chronicle-News since Sep-
tember, 1908, and has been managing editor of publica-
tion since 1913. Has been occasional contributor to Colo-
rado and western newspapers and other publications.
WINSTON, BRUCE: Actor, b. Liverpool, England,
March 4, 1879: h. 5 ft. 10% in.; w. 294 pounds; gray
hair and gray eyes; hy. bridge and collecting glass and
china. Was on stage until starting in silent pictures in
1919. In 1929 to Hollywood for Warner's "Children of
Dreams." Recent British films include "Private Life of
King Henry VIII" and "Don Juan" (London Films) and
"Blossom Time" (BIP), "My Song for You" (Gaumont-
Britishl. In 1936: "The Man Who Could Work Miracles,"
U-\ ; ■Everybody Dance," GB.
WINSTON, CARL: Assistant to S. J. Briskin. BKO
Radio Pictures. Inc.; b. New York City. Oct. 20, 1895;
married; e. public schools and University. Studied to
be an architect but became an air pilot during the War
instead; then a short interlude on a small town paper.
Designed sets for the silent pictures; then Europe.
Continuously under contract to Ufa, August. 1929, to
Jaiiuary. 1932. especially attached to the Erich Pommer
unit. Title, supervisor. Worked on German and English
productions. Last work, "Congress Dances." Loaned by
Ufa to Erik Charell to assist him in producing "White
Horse Inn," legitimate, at the Coliseum In London. Fin-
ished "No Man of Her Own." then on "Good Company"
and "International Hotel." Paramount Pictures to date:
"A Lady's Profession." "Torch Singer," "Wharf Angel,"
"The Trumpet Blows," "Come on Marines," "Thank Your
Stars," "Ready for Love." "Stolen Harmony," "Gilded
Lily," "Men Without Names," "College Scandal," "Till
We Meet Again." "Florida Special," "A Son Comes
Home," "My American Wife."
WINSTON, SAM: Film editor. In 1935: "The Devi',
Is a Woman," Paramount.
WINSTON, S. K.: Writer. In 1935 wrote continuity
of "The Devil Is a Woman," Paramount.
WINTER, JESSIE: .\^ctre3s. In 1936: "His Lordship,"
CB.
WINTER, LASKA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac. )
WINTER, MRS. LOUISE: Society and moving picture
editor, Havana American News. Havana. Cuba; b. Brooklyn,
New York; p. Carl M. Winter and Julie Conert; e. private
schools. Began writing poetry. Among her fiction writings:
"Hea'ls Aflame" for Smart Set. Has written a number of
stories for motion pictures.
WINTER. MRS. THOMAS GERALD: (Alice Ames
Winter) ; Community Service Motion Picture Producers and
Distributors of America; b. Albany, N. Y. : married; p.
Rev. Charles G. Ames; e. Wellesley College, B.A. and
M.A. President. General Federation of Women's Clubs,
1920-24. Has given more than 3,000 speeches In all parts
of the country to men's and women's clubs, schools, col-
leges and civic organizations. Author: "Jewel Weed," "The
Prize to the Hardy," "The Business of Being a Club
Woman" and "The Heritage of Women." Contributing
editor to Ladies Home Journal: contributor to many maga-
zines. Member; Association of University Women, the
League of American Pen Women and others. Home ad-
dress: 61.") East California St., I'asadena, CaL Business
address: 5504 Hollywood Blvd.
WINTERS. ALFRED: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.VImanac. )
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Actress. In 1937 : "Quality
WINTERS, SALLY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WINTON, JANE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WINTON, ROY W.: Managing Director. Amateur
Cinema League. Inc.; b. Huntington, Ind., Aug. 22. 188;^;
p. .Joe J', and Louise Jacob Winton: e. Grammar and
high schools, states of Kansas and Oklahoma; Bachelor
of Arts. University of Kansas, 19U4. Two years as news-
paper reporter and editor. Fifteen years as private to
lieutenant colonel. United States Army; Five years as
Held executive for National Recreation Association; man-
aging director. Amateur Cinema League, inc. since Its
founding in 1926 to present time.
WINTROUB, MAX: President, Majestic Pictures
Corporation of Nebraska; b. Russia, Dec. 15, 1876; mar-
ried. In manufacturing pnd retailing business before
entering motion picture Industry. Founded Fontenelle Film
Company In Omaha In 1916 and operated this exchange.
Majestic Pictures. Also operator of exchanges in Des
Moines, Iowa, and Kansas City, Mo.
WINTROUB, MIRIAM: Booker and ofBce manager,
b. Omaha, Neb. ; p. Mr. and Mrs. Max VVintroub. Father,
three brothers and two sisters in film business. Booker
and office manager. Majestic, Kansas City, Mo.
WINWOOD, ESTELLE:
Stieet," HKO-Radlo.
WISDOM, PHIL G.: Sound. In 1933: 'Tm No Angel,"
"Girl Without a Boom," Paramount. In 1934: "Double
Door," "The Old Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1935:
"Euggles of Red Gap," "Men Without Names," "Here
Comes Cookie," "Little America," Paramount; collaborated
on "Coronado." Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on
sound, "The Jungle Princess," Paramount. In 1937: col-
laborated on sound, "Murder Goes to College," Paramount.
WISE. JACK: Actor. Appeared in "Smllln" Guns"
(1929), Universal. In 1935: "Bright Lights," FN. In
1936: "The Captain's Kid," WB.
WISE, WALTER: Writer. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play. "Sinner Take All," MGM.
WISEMAN, SIR WILLIAM: Banker. Born Feb-
ruary 1, 1885; tenth baronet; e. Winchester College:
Jesus College. Cambridge University, England. Partner In
the banking firm of Kuhn, Loeb and Co., New York.
the banking firm of Kuhn. Loeb and Co., New York; United
States Rubber Company: New York; National Railways of
Mexico, New York board. Served in the World-War, 19i4-
16. lleut.-col., Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. In
charge of the British Military Mission in America, 1916-18.
Chief adviser on American Affairs to the British delega-
tion to the Peace Conference In Paris, 1918-19. Resigned
in December, 1934, as member of board and finance com-
mittee of Paramount Publix.
WISER, PAUL F.: Chief sound engineer. Associated
Talking Pictures, Ltd., London, b. Prescott, Ont., Canada,
Aug. 17, 1899; married: e. boarding school and college,
graduate of Royal Military College, Canada. Has been
radio engineer; specialty sales engineer with Aluminum
Company of America; general manager of Bunnell Air-
craft Radio Corporation. In picture industry, 4 years with
Warner Brothers as transmission engineer; 2 years Inde-
pendent designing and recording; 3 years as recordist at
RKO studios; appointed 1935 to present position.
WITHERS, FRED: Actor. In 1937: "The Mill on the
Floss," National Provincial.
WITHERS, GOOGIE: Actress. In i936: "Accused,"
"Crime Over London," UA-London Films.
WITHERS. GRANT: Actor, b. Pueblo. Col., Jan. 17,
1904; h. 6 feet 3 inches; dark hair, blue eyes; e. Kemper
Military Academy In Boonesvllle, Mo.; dlv. Loretta Young;
m. Gladys Joyce Walsh; stage career started In a school
play, "Clarence." At graduation he came to Los Angeles
as salesman for the Standard Oil Company. He then
went to work for the Los Angeles Record newspaper, his
first assignment being the funeral of Wallace Reid. He
was with the Record for a year and a half, when one
day he worked as an extra for Douglas McLean. That
was the beginning of his screen career and soon after
he appeared In "Madonna of Avenue A," "The Time, the
Place and the Girl," "In the Headlines." "Hearts In
Exile" and "So Long Letty"; in 1929 in "Sinners' Holi-
day," "The Steel Highway," Warner: (1932) "Gambling
Sex." P^euler. In 1934: "The Red Rider." Universal
serial. In 1935: "Hold 'Em Yale," "Goin' to Town,"
"Ship Cafe," Paramount; "Storm Over the Andes," Uni-
versal; "Waterfront Lady." Mascot. In 1936: "The Sky
Parade," "Border Flight," "Lady Be Careful," "The
Arizona Raiders," ^'aramount; "Let's Sing Again," RKO-
Radio; Universal serial, "Jungle Jim." In 1937: "Para-
dise Express," Republic.
WITHERS, JANE: Actress, b. Atlanta, Ga. ; p. non-
professionals. At four played on local vaudeville stage,
as mimic of stage and screen stars. Family moved to
Los .-Vngeles. Appeared on radio first on children's hour,
then on own program. Played bits in motion pictures.
Given part in "Blight Eyes," "Ginger," 1934, Fox; in
1935 in "The Farmer Takes a Wife," Fox; "Paddy
O'Day," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Gentle Julia."
"Little Miss Nobody," "Pepper," "Can This Be Dixie?"
20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "The Holy Terror," 20th
Century-Fox.
WITHERS, MARGARET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
WITHERS, ROBERT F.: Manager. Republic Pictures-
Midwest Film Distributors, Kansas City. Mo. b. Kansas
City, Mo.; married. Was in banking business. In inde-
pendent distribution sixteen years. Republic franchise
holder.
WITHERSPOON. CORA: Actress. In 1934 appeared
in "Midnight," Universal. In 1935: Educational short
product. In 1936: "Frankie and Johnnie." Republic;
■Piccadilly Jim." "Libeled Lady," MGM. In 1937:
"Dangerous Number," "Personal Property," MGM; "On
the Avenue," 20th Century-Fox; "Quality Street," RKO-
Radio.
WlTHEY, CHET: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Al-
manac.)
WITTELS, DAVID: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
story, "Love Song," filmed as "I Dream Too Much,"
RKO.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Eastern Division Sales Manager,
WITTLER, THERESE
Almanac.)
WITTMAN, SIG:
Universal.
WODEHOUSE, P. G.: Writer. In 1936: "Piccadilly
Jim." MGM; "Thank You, Jeeves!". 20th Cent. -Fox. In
1937: "Step Lively, Jeeves," 20th Cent. -Fox.
WOEHLER, EDWARD: Assistant director, e. College.
From college to Robinson-Cole Studio as prop boy, 1921.
Rose to assistant directorship. Films include "Spirit of
Notre Dame." "Death on the Diamond." "Forsaking All
Others," "Naughty Marietta." MGM; "I'll Tell the
World," "The Poor Rich." "Romance in the Rain," U.
In 1935:"Mutiny on the Bounty," "Whipsaw," MGM. In
1936: "Romeo and Juliet." MGM. In 1937: "The Last
of Mrs. Cheyney," MGM.
WOHLBRUCK, AHOLF: Actor, b. Vienna, Austrii:
dark-blond hair and grey-blue eyes. Actor on legitimate
stage. Films include "Walzerkrleg." 1932; "Viktor
Und Viktoria," German and French version; "Maskerade,"
1934; "Zigeunerbaron " German and French version. UFA.
WO IT, C. E.: b. Minneapolis. July 11, 1896; e.
Christian Brothers College, Minneapolis, Minn. With the
Northwestern National Bank in Minnesota for 10 years ;
joined the FBO Studios in 1925 as auditor. In 1930 ap-
pointed assistant treasurer of RKO Studios. Was assistant
treasurer and comptroller RKO Studios.
WOLBERT, DOROTHEA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOLCOTT, EARL: Recording engineer. In 1935: "Bed
Morning," "Jalna." "Hi Gaucho," RKO: "Becky Sharp."
RKO-Pioneer. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." UA :
"Yellow Dust." RKO-Radio. In 1937: "The Outcasts
of Poker Flats," RKO-Radio.
WOLCOTT. LEO I'.: Grand Theatre, Eldora. Iowa: b
Mankato. Kansas. D»c. 17. 1896; married and has two
children; e. grammar, high and Kansas University. Com-
mission in Navy, Medical Corps. 1915 to 1922. Duty
Medical School. Hospitals U.SS Georgia and Transport
USS Santa Teresa during World War: Indianola. Iowa
during 1922: Princess Theatre,. Eagle Grove, Iowa, 1925 to
1932. President, Allied TlFeatre Owners of Iowa and
Nebraska. Champion: Iowa Film Golf eight years.
WOLCOTT, JUDGE ROBERT:
Picture Almanac.)
WOLF, AL.: Manager. Gar-Tex Theatre, Garland. Texas,
b. Richmond. Texas. Dec. 31, 1896; e. grammar and high
school. Salesman. Consolidated Film & Supply Co.. Dallas
and Houston. 1916-17; salesman. Educational Film Ex-
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change, Dallas, 1919-22; salesman, Goldwyn Distributing
Corpt, Dallas, 1922-23; salesman. First National Pictures
Dallas l!)21-25; salesman, Pathe Exchange, Dallas and
Universal JTllm Exchanges, Minneapolis and Chicago. 1J2(-
29: manager. Talking Picture Epics. Dallas. 1930-31.
■sprred in World War In France, 1917-19 with third U. S.
cJvalry and U? S. Tank Corps. 302nd Battalion, as ser-
geant-major. Was president and manager. Texas Film
Exchange. Was Southwestern manager. Jewel Productions.
WOLF, JACK: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WOLF, LOTHAR: Actor. In 1936: appeared In "Der
Kampf." Amkino.
WOLF, MEL: In 1936: special effects "Three On the
Trail." "Hopalong Cassldy Returns," "Trail Dust, '
I'aramount.
WOLF, NAT: Ciicult Zone Manager, b. New York
City; m. At six months moved to Texas, and at 15 years
,0 Houston. Successively usher, operator, advertising man
and manager. Associated with Maurice Wolf at Cozy
Theatre. Houston, until 1913; joined Karl Hoblitzelle of
Interstate Circuit. Film sSlesman for Felix Feist In
1914 and worked for Goldwyn until the World War;
served 22 months. 14 of them In France. Joined A.E.F.
Theatrical Department in February. 1919. On return,
joined First National. Branch manager tor Educational
in Dallas for two years and returned to Chicago for First
National. Joined Orpheum circuit in Chicago in charge
of buying and booking in 1923; remained seven years.
After RKO merger, he joined Publix. working out of
New Yoik and Minneapolis, leaving Publix to go with
Warner In 1932 to take charge of Ohio zone which in-
cludes: Strand in Akron: Alhambra in Canton; ilippo-
drome. Lake, Uptown, and Variety in Cleveland; Pastime
and Sixth Street in Coshocton; Capitol in Elyria; Hams
in Flndlay; Kenton in Kenton; Ohio, Sigma and State
in Lima; Palace in Lorain; Madison, Majestic and Ohio
in Mansfield; Lincoln in Massillon; Ohio, and Plaze in
Sandusky; Ohio in Sidney; Capitol in SteubenviUe ;
Warner. Paramount, and York in Youngstown; also Ken-
tucky in Danville, Ky. Member of "Kentucky Colonels.
WOLF. NATE: Exhibitor. Married and has two chil-
dren Is 50 years old. Started as exhibitor, but be-
came one of operators of American Film Excliange. After
Hs sale to General Films, became exhibitor again, op-
erating the Lane Court. Division. Newberry and Bilt-
more. ° Chicago. Is a director of Allied Theatres of
Illinois.
WOLF, SIDNEY KELLUM: District manager of ERPI
Picture Consultants, b. Baton Rouge.. Louisiana, Aug. 29.
1901: married; p. William and Sara Wolf; e. 1922.
B S. E. E., Louisiana State University; 1926. M. S.
Sheffield Scientific School. Yale University; 1922-1932.
engineer. Westlnghouse Elec. and Mfg. Co.. Pittsburgh;
1923-1928. member of faculty. Sheffield Scientific School.
Yale University; Electrical Research Products. Inc.;
1928-29. Installation engineer: 1929-30, acoustic engineer.
1930-36. acoustic consulting manager. Since 1936 district
manager of ERPI Picture Consultants. Elected president,
SMPE. 1936.
WOLF, G. WILLIAM: Branch Manager, San Fran-
cisco. RKO; b. Philadelphia. Pa.. Feb. 25. 1889; c
Stephanie and Elliot Wolf; e. University of Pennsylvania.
Was in steel business. To San Francisco in 1930 for
RKO. Before this served with Fox. becoming identified
with industry in 1922. Past president of Film Board of
Trade and past president of this organization.
WOLFBERG, HARRIS P.: District manager. MGM.
headquarters at Kansas City; b. Kiowa. Kan., Sept. 22.
1887; e. high school. After ranching in Kansas, made
Oklahoma land-run with father, establishing claim at New-
kirk, Okla. In 1908 was "cowboy" and bit player at
Essanay Studios. Chicago. With General Film In sales
capacity, opening office In Milwaukee and managing St.
LnuH branch. In 1916 organized Harris P. Wolfberg
Attractions, film distributing company with branches In
several cities. Served overseas during the World War.
Later became district manager for Paramount in Pitts-
burgh. Cleveland. Detroit and Cincinnati. Chicago. In-
dianapolis. Milwaukee. Minneapolis and opened several
branches during this period. Was vice-president and gen-
eral manager of Lake and Export Coal Corporation. Re-
turned to film Industry, joining Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer In
1925 merger. With MGAi since, first as special repre-
sentative for Felix F. Feist, general sales manager, then
district manager, in one district for last 11 years.
WOLFE. BILL: Actor. In 1936: "Poppy," Paramount.
WOLFE. IAN: Actor. In 1935: "Olive of India." UA-
20th Century; "The Raven," Universal; "Mad Love,"
"Mutiny on the Bounty," MGM. In 1936: "The Leaven-
worth Case." "The Bold Caballero." Republic.
WOLFF, C. R.: Motion picture editor. Times, Gettys-
burg. Pa.; b. Hanover. Pa.. March 26. 1898; p. Mr. and
Mrs. C. M. Wolff; e. Hanover High School. 1916. Gettys-
burg College, 1920; has two daughters. Entered news-
paper business 16 years ago. beginning as advertising
manager, and later working as a reporter; advanced to
city editor. Has always worked for the Gettysburg Times.
Also corresponds for New York, Philadelphia, and Balti
more papers, and the Associated Press.
WOLFF, PETER: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
V^OLFF, ROBERT S.: Branch manager. b. New
York City, July 25, 1896; e. graduate from P. S.
44 In the 1910 class, also high school and left a com-
mercial school in Brooklyn in 1914 to become manager
cf tho Orient theatre In New York. After three years,
joined George Klelne of K. E. S. Exchange, where he
remained for one year and then joined the marines,
in 1919 rejoined Klelne as salesman, the K. E. S.
firm having consolidated with General Film Co. Con-
tinued with the company until It dissolved and then he
identified himself with World Film Co. Left to Join
National Screen Service as special sales representative for
Connecticut and Pennsylvania. In 1921. joined W. W.
Hodkinson and after a year was elevated to branch man-
ager at New Haven. A year later named assistant sales
manager for the New York branch. In 1926 appointed
branch manager of Pathe New Jersey exchange. The
company was taken over by Radio and shortly after he
was named sales manager for the New York exchange
He Is married, a member of Motion Picture Charity
Fund. Motion Picture Club, NVA committee, was pres-
ident of the New York Film Board in 1933 and later
chairman ol executive board. Member. Kentucky Colonels.
New York branch manager. RKO Radio Pictures. Inc.
since 1930.
WOLFF, WILLI DR.: Director. In 1936: "Eln
Liebesroman Im Hause Habsburg," Casino.
WOLFF, WILLIAM A.: Advertising Manager of West-
ern Electric and Electrical Research Products. Inc., New
York City; b. New York City. August 14. 1883; p. Carl
and Johanna Wolff; e. New York public schools. College
of the City of New York. Columbia University (degree
of electrical engineer. 1905) ; m. Dr. Harrlette Hart
(D.D.S.); has three children. John Carl. Catherine.
Dorothy. Has been with Western Electric Company since
graduation from Columbia, first as telephone engineer, later
in the manufacturing and sales departments: then In ad-
vertising, becoming advertising manager in 1928. Presi-
dent of Technical Publicity Association for two terms.
1921 and 1924; president of National Industrial Adver-
tisers Association. 1926-27. Director and Secretary. Con-
trolled Circulation Audit. Inc.: director. Community Chest
of the Five Towns (Hewlett. Woodmere. Cedarhurst. Law-
rence and Inwood. Long Island). Member. Board of Edu-
cation. District 14. Nassau County; Chairman. Troon
Committee. Troop 175. Boy Scouts. Nassau County Council.
Member. Advisory Board. St. Joseph Hospital, Par Rock-
away. N. Y.
WOLFIT, DONALD: Actor. In 1935: "Death at Broad-
casting House." Phoenix Films: "Elizabeth of England."
BIP. In 1936: "Calling the Tune." ABP: "Late Extra."
Fox-British; "The Silent Passenger." Phoenix; "Mr.
Hobo," GB; "Checkmate," B & D. In 1937: "Knight
Without Armor," London Films.
WOLFSON, FRED J.
Almanac.)
WOLFSON, MITCHELL: Wometco Circuit. No.
9 N.W. 3rd St., Miami. Fla. : b. Key West. Fla..
Sept. 13, 1900; married; p. Louis and Rose Wolf son: e.
Ruth Hargrove Institute, Erasmus Hall. Motion picture
experience concentrated on exhibition. Started in 1924
with one theatre and circuit now comprises 13 theatres in
and around Miami. Fla., also operated two theatres in
Mobile, Ala., which were sold to Seanger, Vice-president.
Southeastern Theatre Owners Association: vice-president of
Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce; Shriner. Director
in over 25 Corporations. President. Wometco Circuit.
Rotarian. director Y.M.C..\. Wometco operates the follow-
ing theatres In Florida: BUtmore in Buena Vista; Cocoanut
Grove in Cocoanut Grove; Biscayne Pla/a. Capitol. Har-
lem. Lyric. Mayfair. Ritz, Rosetta. State and Tower Ir.
Miami and the Grand In West Palm Beach and Lincoln
in Miami Beach.
WOLFSON, P. J.: Writer. In 1932: collaborated or
"The Devil Is Driving." "Madison Square Garden,"
"Night World." "70,000 Witneses," Paramount. In 1933-
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Adaptation of "Picture Snatcher." Warner.; screen play
•The Girl in 419," Paramount; "Melody Cruise." Radio
(ollahorated on screen play, "Meet the Baron," "Dancing
Lady," MGM. In 1935: screen play, "Reckless," col-
laborated on screen play, "Mad Love," "Rendezvous,"
MGM. In 1936: wrote story, and collaborated on screen
play. "The Ladv Consents"; collaborated on screen play
"Love On a Bet." "The Bride Walks Out." "That Girl
from Paris." RKO-Radio; screen story. "Public Enemy's
Wife," WB. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Sea
Devils." RKO-Radio.
WOLFSTONE, BILLY: Actor. In 1937: "Penrod and
Sam," WB.
WOLHEIM, DAN: Actor, b. New York City, Feb. 8
1894; h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and gray eyes: w
195 pounds; p. Esther and Max Wolheim. non-profes-
sionals; e. high school education; hy. golf and horseback
Stage experience in vaudeville with Keith Orpheum Cir-
cuit. On screen in "The Racket." "Tenderloin." "Across
to Sinsjanore." "The Fl.yinK Fool." "Big Time." "The
Far Call" (1929). Fox. With Lloyd Hamilton in a series
of comedies for Educational. In 1936; "Trail Dust."
Paramount.
WOLHEIM. ERIC: Actor, b. Breslau, Dec. 13. 1879,
m. Theatrical impresario before entering British films.
WOLOSHIN. ALEX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WONDERLY, J. CAREY: Writer. In 1936: wrote
storv which was the suggestion of "That Girl from Paris."
RKO-Radio.
WONDSEL, HAROLD E.: Head of Sound Masters
16 mm Film Co. b. New York. July 31, 1900; married;
e. Yonkers High School ; Business College. Owned and
operated commercial still photography plant for 1 year,
1918-21 ; in various capacities in motion picture film labora-
tories; 1921-2(1, in executive capacity at motion picture film
laboratories and free lance editing of short subjects;
1926-27. chief film editor. Fox Hour Educational De-
partment, under direction of Courtland Smith and Edward
Percy Howard; 1927-30. chief film editor. Fox Movie-
tone News, under Courtland Smith and Edward Percy
Howard; Feb. S, 1931. to Aug. 23. 1932. assistant editor.
Pathe News. Appointed editor, Pathe News, on retire-
ment of Edward Percy Howard. Aug. 23, 1932. Resigned
1937.
WONG. ANNA MAY: Actress, b. Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia, January 3, 1907; e. Hollywood; h. 5 feet 4%
inches; w. 120 pounds; blue black hair, brown eyes; full
blood Chinese; hy. golf. Pictures include "Old San
Francisco." "Forty Winks." "Across to Singapore."
"Chinatown Charlie." "Show Life," "Toll of the Sea,"
"Mr. Wu." "The Thief of Bagdad." "Piccadilly" (1929).
World Wide: has been appearing in English and Ger-
man productions tor the past three years; then returned to
the United States under contract to Paramount, and
appeared in "Daughter of the Dragon" and "Shanghai
Express." In 1933: "A Study in Scarlet," Fox-World
Wide. Other British pictures: "A Study in Scarlet."
"Tiger Bay" (1933) Wyndham; "Chu Chin Chow" (1934)
Gaumont-British. In 1935: "Java Head." First Division.
In 1936: "The Leathernecks
WONG, BEAL: Actor.
Have Landed," Republic.
WONG. JOE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WONG. MARY: Actress. In 1937: "The Good Earth."
AI(;.\[. '■
WONG, VICTOR: Actor. b. Los Angeles. Cal.. 28
years ago: h. 5 feet 8 inches: black hair and black
eyes; w. 170 pounds; p. non-professionals: e. high school;
married. In films about 16 vears. Films include .in
1934: "Son of Kong." RKO. In 1935: "Without Regret."
Paramount: "China Seas." MGM. In 1936: "Sutter's
Gold." Universal: "The Leathernecks Have Landed."
Republic. In 1937: "The Lost Horizon." Columbia.
WONTNER, ARTHUR: Actor, b. London, England,
m. Rose Pendennis: hy. fishing. On English stage since
1897: played in United States 1926-29. Began making
silent British films in 1915. Including "Lady Winder-
mere's Fan." "Bonnie Prince Charlie" and "Eugene
Aram." Plays Sherlock Holmes parts. In 1930: "The
Message." O-B: "The Sleeping Cardinal." Twickenham
In 1931: "A Gentleman of Paris." G-B: "Condemned to
Death," "The Missing Rembrandt." Twickenham. In
19.32: "The Sign of Four." Radio-British. In 1934:
"The Triumph o( Sherlock Holmes." Twickenham. In
1935: "Jubilee Film" (King George V), Elstree. In 1937:
"Thunder in the City," Columbia.
WOOD. ALLEN: (See 1936-37 Almanac.)
WOOD, A. L. S.: Dramatic editor. The Springfield
Union, Springfield, Mass.; b. Woodsburgh, N. Y., Dec.
1. 1876; p. Mary (Fox) Martin.
WOOD. BRITT: Actor. Appeared in Vitaphone No.
2129. In 193ii: "Trail Dust," Paramount.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
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WOOD. CLEMENT:
Almanac.)
WOOD. CYRUS:
Almanac. )
WOOD, DOUGLAS: Actor, b. New York City; p. mother.
Ida Jeffreys, actress: e. Fordham University and Col-
lege of the City of New York. Stage experience In "QUe
and Take," "Take a Chance." "The Good Fairy" and
many others. In 1934 appeared in the picture "Bottoms
Up." Fox; "The Trumpet Blows." Paramount. In 1935:
"The Wedding Night." United Artists; "Love in Bloom "
"College Scandal." Paramount; "Dangerous." Warner. In
1936: "The Prisoner of Shark Island." 20th Century-Fox;
"Dracula's Daughter," "Parole." "Two in a Crowd." U;
"Hearts in Bondage." "Navy Born." Reeublic; "Wedding
Present." Paramount; "Great* Guy." GN. In 1937: "On
the Avenue," 20th Cent. -Fox.
WOOD, ERNEST: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOOD, FREEMAN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOOD. HARRY: Actor. In 1936: "Human Cargo,"
20th Cent. -Fox; "Conflict." U.
WOOD. HELEN: Actress, b. Clarksville. Tenn.. June
4. 1917; h. 5 ft. 6 in. w. 120 lbs.; brown hair and hazel
eyes; p. E, T. Wood; e. private school, high school and
studied voice, culture, dramatics. In 1935: In "My
Marriage," 20th Cent. -Fox; "She Married Her Boss."
Columbia. In 1936: "High Tension." "Charlie Chan at
the Race Track." "Can This Be Dixie?" "Champagne
Charlie." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937.: "Crack-Up." 20th
Cent. -Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WOOD. JEANNE:
Almanac.)
WOOD, JOHN: (See 19.36-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WOOD, JOHN R., JR.: Secretary and treasurer. Time,
Inc., March of Time Division; e. Ohio State University,
1931. Associated with Haskin's and Sells, 1931-35.
WOOD, JUDITH: Actress, r. n. Helen Johnson, b. New
York City. Aug. 1. 1906. b. 5 feet 3^ Inches: w. 120
pounds; blond and has green eyes; e. Fine Arts course in
Skidmore College for Girls: studied art for two years in
Paris; was stylist for Macy's; commercial artist in an
advertising agency. On stage: "Dinner at Eight." On
screen: "Children of Pleasure." "The Divorcee." MGM;
"It Pays to Advertise," "Vice Squad." "The Boad to
Reno." "Working Girls," "Women Love Once." Para-
mount. In 1933: "Advice to the Lovelorn." United
Artists-20th Century. In 1934: "Looking for Trouble."
United Artlsts-20th Century; "The Crime Doctor," RKO.
In 1936: "Riflf Raff," MGM.
WOOD, P. J. (Pete): For years has been a prominent
exhibitor leader in Ohio, and in national circles. Secretary,
Independent Theatre Owners of Ohio.
WOOD, PEGGY: Actress, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.. 1894:
e. Brooklyn, has traveled all over Europe, America. West
Indies and parts of South America: b. 5 feet 6 inches:
w. 130 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes; m. John Van Alstin
Weaver, playwright and poet, and they have one son.
David, 8 years old. Stage actress in "Maytime." "Bud-
dies." "The Clinging Vine." "Candida." "Merchant of
Venice." and others. Appeared In a picture with Will
Rogers In 1919: returned to screen In 1929 In role of
Bridgette in "Wonder of Women." MGM. In 1934:
"Handy Andy." Fox. In 1935: "The Right to Live."
Warner: played briefly on New York stage in plav
"Birthday"; "Jalna." RKO. In 1937: "Call It a Day,"
U'B.
WOOD, REGINALD L.: Pen name. R. Wood Welling-
ington. City editor, the Times, Kingsport, Tenn. ; b.
Streator. 111., April 24, 1909; p. Mrs. M. A. Wood; e.
Butler University, two years; Circle Art Academy, two
years — both Indianapolis. Ind. Left art school to become
assistant artist with Kingsport Press. After two year*
became reporter on the Times. Worked on Scripps-Howard
papers.
WOOD, SAM: Director, b. Philadelphia, Pa.. July 10.
1883; h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes: w. 170 pounds: d
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Katherin Corn and William 11. Wood, nonprofessionals;
e. M. Hall Stanton siliool. Philadelphia, Pa., and had
some stage training; m. Clara L. Koush, non-profes-
sional; hy. football, rowing and bridge. Directed the late
Wallace Reld in 'Double Speed," "Excuse My Dust,"
"What's Your Hurry?" "Sick Abed" and "The Dancin'
Fool"; Wanda Havvley in "Her First Klopement." "The
Snob" and "The Beloved Villain"; "Ethel Clayton in "The
City Sparrow"; Jackie Coogan in "Peck's Bad Boy";
Gloria Swanson in "The Great Moment," "Under the
Lash," "Her Husband's Trademark," "The Gilded Cage,"
"My American Wife," "The Prodigal Daughter,"' "Black-
beard's Eighth Wife," "Beyond the Rocks" and "Don't
Tell Everything. " Also directed an all-star cast in "His
Children's Children." "The Next Corner Bluff"; Harold
Hell Wrights "Mine with the Iron Door,"' ""The Recrea-
tion of Brian Kent"; as well as the Paramount School
novices in ""Fascinating Youth""; Red Grange in "One
.Minute to Play"; Karl Dane and George K. Arthur in
"Rookies"; Marion Davies in "The Fair Co-Ed"; Norma
Shearer in "The Latest from Paris"; William Haines in
"Telling the World." also "So This Is College." "Im-
perfect Ladies." "It's a Great Life." "They Leajned
About Women," "Richest Man in the World," "The Girl
Said No" and "Within the Law"; "Paid." "A Tailor
Made Man," "New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wal-
lingford," Way for a Sailor." "Sins of the Children."
""Man in I'ussession,'" MGM. In 1932: '"Huddle."
"Prosperity," MOM. In 1933: "The Barbarian," "Hold
Your Man." "Her Sweetheart, Christopher Bean." MGM.
In 1934: directed ""Stambuui Quest,"' MGM. In 1935:
"'Let 'Em Have It." UAReliance; "A Night at the
Opera." "Whipsaw," MGM. In 1930: "Unguarded
Hour," MGM.
WOODARD, STACY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOODBURN, MARGARET: Actress. In 1936: "I Con-
quer the Sea." Academy.
WOODBURY, JOAN: Actress, b. Los Angeles. Dec.
17, 1915; h. 5 feet 4% inches; brown hair and blue eyes;
w. 117 pounds; p. professionals; e. seven years in convent.
San Francisco, graduated from Hollywood High School;
hobbies include music and horses. Was dancer. Was
soloist, 12 weeks, Agua Callente. Being of Danish-
English and Indian parentage, plays many Oriental roles.
On screen In 1935: "Eagle's Brood." Paramount; "Fight-
ing Coward." "Rogues' Tavern." Reliable; "Here Comes
Trouble." Twentieth Century-Fox. In 1936: "Anthony
.\dverse," Warner; "Song of the Gringo," GN. In 1937:
"Midnight Court," WB.
WOODBURY, MITCHELL: Theatre editor. The Times,
Toledo. Ohio; b. Toledo. Ohio, Aug. 24, 1898; p. Mr. and
Mrs. H. S. Woodbury; e. Scott high school, Toledo; mar-
ried. Began as assistant sporting editor. Toledo News-Bee
in 1916. Founded and edited for six years beginning in
1926. Toledo Topics, class publication.
WOODEN. EARL: .\ssociate art director.
'Rainbow on the River," RKO-Radio.
In 1936:
WOODRUFF, BERT
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
ALAN: Actor. In 1936: "Easy Money."
WOODS,
Invincible.
WOODS, ARTHUR: Director and scenarist, b. Liver-
pool. England, Aug. 17. 1904; unmarried; hy. flying and
motor racing; father managing director of Nelson Line and
R.M.S.P. M.A. of Christ's College, Cambridge. Studied
to be a doctor, but gave It up to join repertory company.
Btgan motion picture careeer in 1926 with British In-
structional Films, editing and cutting; joined BIP in
1930 as assistant director, at same time writing scenarios.
In 1933 wrote "I Spy," BIP. In 1934 directed and
wrote scenario of "Radio Parade of 1935"; "Give Her a
Ring" (BIP-Pathe): 1935. "Elizabeth of England," BIP,
and other pictures; collaborated on direction, "Music
Hath Charms," Associated British Pictures. In 1936:
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
b. - - - - birth
m. -
- married
div. - - divorce
P- -
- - parents
e. - - education
pro. -
professional
h. - - - height
r.n. -
- real name
hy. - - - hobby
w.
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Woo — Woo
wrote and directed "Spy 77," First Division; "Once in
a Million." ABP; "Rhythm in the Air." Fox. Joined
Warner Bros.. August. 1936. and directed "Where's Sally,"
"Irish for Luck," '"Mayfair Melody," "Don't Get Me
Wrong," 'The Windmill."
WOODS. DONALD: Actor, r. n. Ralph L. Zlnk. 30
years old; e. college; has son and daughter. Appeared In
stock companies. Elitchs Gardens in Denver and the New
York stage. Signed by Warner. Appeared in "Charlie
Chan's Courage," Fox; "As the Earth Turns," "Merry
Wives of Reno," "Fog Over Frisco, " "Sweet Adeline,"
In 1935: "The Florentine Dagger." "The Case of the
Curious Bride." "Stranded," "Frisco Kid." Warner; "A
Tale of Two Cities." MGM. In 1936: "The Story of
Louis Pasteur." "Road Gang," "Anthony Adverse," "Isle
of Fury," WB; "The White Angel." FN; Vltaphone
short product; "A Son Comes Home," Para. In 1937:
"Sea Devils,"' RKO-Radio; "Once a Doctor," "Talent
Scout," "The Case of the Stuttering Bishop." WB.
WOODS, EDWARD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WOODS. GORDON
.-Vlnianac.)
WOODS, HARRY: Composer. In 1933 wrote the music
for 'Aunt Sally," Gaumont-British. In 1935: collaborated
on music and lyrics. "Jack Ahoy," GB. In 1936: "It's
Love Again," GB.
WOODS, HARRY LEWIS: Actor. Appeared In 1929
in "China Bound." "The Desert Rider." "The Viking."
AIGM; "Gun Law." Radio Pictures; "Pardon My Gun,"
Pathe; "Ranch House Blues" (1930), Pathe Bodeo Com-
edies. In 1933: "Shadows of Sing Sing." Columbia. In
1934: "Devil Tiger." Fox; " The Crosby Case," Universal;
"The .Scarlet Empress." Paramount; "The Circus Clown."
First National. In 1935: "When a Man's a Man," Fox;
"Rustlers of Bed Gap," "The Call of the Savage," Uni-
versal serial; "Ship Cafe," Paramount. In 1936: "Rose
of the Rancho," "The Plainsman," Paramount; "Ticket
to Paradise." Republic; "Lawless Riders," "Heroes of
the Range," "The Gallant Defender." Columbia. In 1937:
"Outcast," Paramount; "I Promise to Pay," Columbia.
WOODS, HELEN: Actress,
the Gander." Warner.
In 1935: "The Goose and
OLGA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WOODS,
Almanac.)
WOODS, WALTER: Writer. In 1930: collaborated on
"Once a Gentleman."' World Wide. In 1931: collaborated
on "Salvation Nell." Tiffany. In 1934: screen play of
"David Harum." Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen
play "County Chairman." Fox. In 1936: collaborated on
screen play "Sutter's Gold," U,
ELLEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WOODSTEN,
Almanac.)
WOODWARD, HORACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOODWARD, STACEY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOOLAMS, LEONARD A.: New York Banker. For-
merly vice president of Fox. Was appointed by Edward
R. Tinker as assistant to handle special work at home
office, and in charge of finance in the West. Is director ot
Banc-America-Blair Corporation, California Packing Cor-
poration. Simmons Bed Corporatloi,. United Parcel Service
of America and United Parcel Service of New York.
WOOLF, C. M.: Managing director of British and
Dominion Pictures Corp.. Ltd. Entered British industry
in 1919 as one of the partners of the original W & F Fllin
Service, Ltd., and came into prominence through his exploi-
tation of Harold Lloyd comedies. When his company
became linked up with Gaumont-British Interests he became
identified with that organization and was one of its prime
executives. Was president of the K.B.S. in 1927. In
1935, elected managing director of British and Dominion
Pictures Corp., Ltd.
WOOLF, EDGAR ALLAN: Writer. b. April 25,
1889, New York City; e. Columbia University graduate;
hy. painting and playing piano. Has written more than
1,100 published one-act plays, two musicals with Sig-
mund Romberg, and three musicals with Jerome Kern.
Wrote "Broadway to HoUyv^ood" and adapted "Mask of
Fu Manchu." "Have a Heart." "The Night Is Young."
"Flesh," "This Side of Heaven," (1934) "Freaks."
(1930-31) "Tailor Made Man." "Murder in the Private
Car," "Great Lover," MGM. Wrote "Gang War." "Hit
of the Show." In 1935: collaborated on screen play, "The
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Casino Murder Case," MGM. In 1936: collaborated on
original story and scren play, "Tough Guy," "Moonliglit
Murder," "Mad Holiday," MGM.
WOOLF. WALTER: See Walter King.
WOOLFAN, E. B.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WOOLFE, H. BRUCE: Director. G-B Instructional,
Ltd., London. b. London; married; e. private school.
Salesman until 1915, army until armistice, commenced
film production 1919. First representative of producers
on Board of Trade Advisory Council. Represented Film
Group of Federation of British Industries. On Colonial
Office Films Committee and Educational and Cultural Film
Commission. Took active part in formation of British
Film Institute. Sponsored films which took special prize,
three gold medals and four diplomas of honor. Brussels
Exhibition. 1935.
WOOLFORD. SAMUEL W.: Sunday editor, the Light.
San Antonio. Texas; b. Galton, 111., April 2, 1897; p.
J. P. and Caroline Kelso VVoolford; e. University of Illi-
nois, 1919; m. Bess Carroll. Writes novels, radio skits
and southwest features. Has published material on arche-
ology, and has produced some short films of archeological
exploration. President Southwest Archeology Society.
Member board of directors, Witte Museum.
WOOLLCOTT, ALEXANDER: Writer and actor. b.
Phalanx, N. J.. Jan. 19, 1887; p. Walter and Frances
Grey Woollcott; e. Central High School, Philadelphia;
Ph. B., Hamilton College, 1909, L. H. D., 1924; post
graduate work, Columbia University, 1913. Dra-
matic critic. New York Times, 1914-1922; New York
Herald, 1922; New York World. 1925-1928. In A. E. F.
during World War, including one year in editorial council,
"The Stars and Stripes." Member Theta Delta Chi.
Author of "Mrs. Fiske — Her Views on Acting, Actors
and the Problems of the Stage," "The Command is For-
ward." "Shouts and Murmurs," "Mr. Dickens Goes to
the Play," "Enchanted Aisles," "The Story of Irving
Berlin," "Going to Pieces," "Two Gentlemen and a
Lady." "While Home Burns." Edited the "Woollcott
Reader." Appeared on stage in "Brief Moment," 1931.
Co-author of, and appeared in play, "The Dark Tower,"
filmed as "The Man With Two Faces," First National.
Contributor to many periodicals. Does radio broadcasting.
On screen in 1935: "The .Scoundrel." Paramount.
WOOLSEY, ROBERT: Actor, b. Cincinnati. August
14, 1889; h. 5 feet 5% inches; brown hair and eyes:
w. 135 pounds; p. Sarah and Thomas Woolsey, non-pro-
fessional; 6. Township high. Murphysboro. Illinois: m.
Mignone Reed, non -professional; hy. golf and writing.
Stage experience fifteen years dramatic and musical stock
companies all over United States. Road shows "Prince
of Pllsen." "Three Twins," "Little Johnnie Jones." "Isle
of Spice," "Rosary" and with Kitty Gordon in "The
Enchantress." Two years In Australia. New Zealand,
South Africa. India and Orient, six years as headllner
in vaudeville theatres on Broadway with "Nothing but
Love." "Dear Mable." "Bight Girl." "Blue Kitten."
"Poppy." "Lady in Ermine." "Dream Girl." "May-
flowers." "Honest Liars," "My Princess" and "Bio Blta."
On screen: original stage part in "Rio Rita"; in 1930 in
"The Cuckoos," "Dlxlana," Radio Pictures; "Half Shot
at Sunrise." (1931-32). "Peach o" Reno," "Girl Crazy."
Radio; (1932) "Hold "Em Jail." Radio; (1933) ".So
This Is Africa." Columbia. In 1933: "Diplomanlacs."
Radio. In 1934: "Hips. Hips, Hooray," "Cockeyed
Cavaliers." "Kentucky Kernels," RKO. In 1935: "The
Nit Wits," "The Rainmakers." RKO. In 1936: "Si'ly
Billies," "Mummy's Boys." RKO-Radio.
WOOLSTENHULME, CHARLES: Assistant to Jesse L.
Lasky, RKO production manager, Fox Movietone City. In
1934-35, production manager, Pickford-Lasky, United
Artists Studio; b. Stockport. England; e. Portwood Wes-
leyan School, Stockport Technical School; married. Studied
engineering. Started with Universal, 1916. Overseas
1918-19. Has been with Robertson-Cole. First National,
Warner Bros.. Fox. In 1936: "One Rainy Afternoon,"
"The Gay Desperado," UA.
WOON. BASIL: Writer, b. London. England. September
28. 1893; e. Rugby and St. Anne's In England: h. 5
feet. 11% inches; w. 180 pounds; brown hair, blue eyes;
hy. riding. Entered pictures in 1930; wrote "Misdeal."
"The Painted Lady," "Lazy Lady." "Recaptured Lovo."
Warner; "While Paris Sleeps." "Men On Call," Fox. In
1935: collaborated on "The Gilded Lily," Paramount.
WORK, CLIFF: In charge of RKO divisional theatre
activities and manager of Golden Gate Theatre, San
Francisco. Is Pacific Coast divisional manager, RKO
and opened Golden Gate 14 years ago. Member of Cali-
fornia Theatre Association.
WORKMAN, WILLIAM HAROLD: Branch Manager
b. Wellsvllle. Ohio. Nov. 4, 1886; e. high school, college;
studied music in Europe and United States: married.
With Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Akron. Ohio.
New York, London, England, and European Companies.
With White Motor Car Company in England and Euro-
pean countries. With Handley Page Aeroplane Company
of London, England, and British government during last
half of World War, and until 1922. Then joined Fox
Film Company in Montreal; after being with Fox a short
time, joined MGM as special representative for all
Canada. Since 1926, Minneapolis branch manager.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WORMS, JEAN:
Almanac.)
WORMSER, MORTIMER: (C.P.A.) Comptroller, Co-
lumbia Pictures Corporation; b. New York City, August 6.
1895; p. Leopold and Sarah Wormser; e. public school.
Commercial high school. New York preparatory school, and
Pace Institute of Accounting; married. Has done private
accounting for sixteen years, and public accounting for
nine years.
WORMSER, RICHARD: Writer. In 1936: "Sworn
Enemy," MGM.
WORNE, DUKE: (See 1936-.37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WORSLEY, WALLACE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WORTH, BARBARA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WORTH, CEDRIC: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Hold 'Em Yale," "The President Vanishes," Paramount.
In 1937: collaborated on idea which was basis of "When
You're in Love," Columbia.
WORTH, CONSTANCE: r. n. Jocelyn Howarth. Actress,
b. Sydney, Australia; e. St. Gabriel's School. Ascham Col-
lege, and Miss Dupont's Finishing School; p. Moflfat
Howarth, banker; h. horseback riding; h. 5 ft. 3% in.;
w. 115 lbs.; blond hair and blue eyes. Signed by RKO-
Radio.
WORTH, DAVID: Actor. In 1936: "Love Before
Breakfast." Universal; "Sons o' Guns," WB; "Palm
Springs," Paramount.
WORTH, GRACIE: Actress. In 1935; Universal short
product.
WORTH, HARRY: Actor. In 1935: "Bar 20 Rides
Again," Paramount. In 1936: "The Sea Spoilers," U.
WORTH, LILLIAN: Actress. Appeared in "Stairs of
Sand" (1929), Paramount: "The Steel Highway" (1930).
Warner Bros. In 1936: "Private Number," 20th Cent.-
Fox.
WORTHINGTON, WILLIAM: President and treasurer
of Multicolor Films. Born and educated In Troy, N. Y. :
hy. motor and swimming. Stage career, grand opera,
drama, stock vaudeville. Directed "Everywoman," Be-
gan pictures In 1913. Directed many Important pictures.
Played in "Red Lights," "The Green Goddess." "Her
Honor, the Governor," FBO; "Return of Boston Blackle,"
First Division, "Gojd Morning Judge," "Happiness
Ahead." First National: "Half A Bride." Paramount:
"The Climax" (1930). Universal, all silent; "Mother
Knows Best," Fox; "Shipmates," MGM; "Laughing
Sinners, ' "Susan Lenox." and "Possessed." MGM. Divides
time as actor between stage and screen. Played In stage
productions of "Spider" and "Hotel Universe." Sold
control of Multicolor Films. Inc., to Caddo Co.. Inc. (now
Multicolor. Ltd). In 1933 appeared In "Duck Soud."
Paramount. In 1935: "Cardinal Richelieu," UA-20th
Century; "The Keeper of the Bees," Republic (Mono-
gram). In 1936: "Can This Be Dixie?". 20th Cent. -Fox.
in 1937: "Battle of Greed," Crescent.
WORTS, GEORGE F.: Writer. In 1936: story "Abso-
lute Quiet," MGM.
WRANGELL, BASIL: Film Editor. In 1933: "Gabriel
Over the White House," MGM: "Bed of Roses." "Mid-
shipman Jack." "Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men," Radio.
In 1934: "Hips, Hips, Hooray," llIvO. In 1935: "Whip-
saw," "Shadow of Doubt," MGM. In 1937: "The Good
Earth," MGM.
WRAY, ALOHA: Actress. In 1935: "George White's
1935 Scandals," Fox.
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WRAY. FAY: Actress, b. Alberta. Canada, Sept. 10,
1907. h. 5 feet 3 inches; brown hair and blue eyes; w.
114 pounds; p. Vina M. and Jerry H. Wray, non-pro-
professio.nals ; e. Hollywood high school; m. John Monk
Saunders, author and screen writer; hy. tennis and music.
Played a part In the famous "Pilgrimage Play" in
Hollywood In the summer of ia23. Started screen career
at Century studios, where she appeared as leading
woman in "Gasoline Love"; then a lead at Fox with Robert
Gordon In September, 1923; lead in a five reel Independent
feature and ono picture with Hal Boach which resulted in
a six months' contract. At the expiration of this con-
tract she was a Western leading woman for Universal.
On June 7. 1926, Erich Von Strohelm started shooting on
"The Wedding March" with Fay Wray in the leading
role. Sha was then put under contract by Paramount In
February. 1927. Has appeared in "The Street of Sin."
"Th3 Legion of the Condemned." "The First Kiss" and
"Four Feathers" for Paramount; (1929) "Thunderbolt."
"Behind the Makeup" (1930), "The Border Legion"
(1930), "Pointed Heels" (1929), "The Texan" (1930).
"The Sea God" (1930). Paramount; "Captain Thunder"
(1930). Warner Bros.; (1932) "Stowaway." Universal:
"Dr. X," First National; (1933) "King Korg." BKO
Radio; "Below the Sea" and "Tampico." "Ann Carver's
Profession." "The Woman 1 Stole." "Master of Men."
Columbia; "The Vampire Bat." Majestic; "Mystery of the
Wax Museum." Warner; "The Big Brain." Rad'o; "One
Sunday Afternoon." Paramount; "Shanghai Madness."
Fox; "The Bowery," United Artists-20th Century. In
1934: "Madame Spy." "Countess of Monte Cristo,"
"Cheating Cheaters," Universal; "Viva Villa," MOM;
"The Affairs of Cellini," United Artists-20th Century;
"Black Moon." "Mills of the Gods." "White Lies."
"Once to Every Woman." Columbia: "Woman in the
Dark," RKO. In 1935: "Bulldog Jack." "The Clair-
voyant." GB; "Come Out of the Pantry." B & D-UA. In
1936: "When Knights Were Bold. ' General Film Dis-
tributors (England) : "They Met In a Taxi." Columbia.
In 1937: "Once a Hero." Columbia.
WRAY. JOHN GRIFFITH: Director. Actor, r. n. John
Griffith Malloy. b. Philadelphia, Pa.; h. 5 feet. 8; blue-
gray eyes, brown hair; w. 150; e. Parochial. Pa.; m. ; hy.
riding, ice skating. Has lived In New York, Chicago.
Pennsylvania. London, Los Angeles. Entered pictures In
1929. Co-author of play. "Nightstick." from which pic-
ture "Alibi" was made. Has played leading roles in
"New York Nights." United Artists; "All Quiet on the
Western F^ont." "Czar of Broadway," Universal: (19:!2)
"The Death Kiss." World Wide. In 1933: "Lone Cow-
boy." Paramount. In 1934: "Bombay Mail." "The
Crosby Case," "The Love Captive." "Embarrassing
Moments." Universal; "The Big Shakedown," First Na-
tional; "The Most Precious Thing In Life," "The Defense
Rests." Columbia; "Green Eyes." Chesterfield; "Fifteen
Wives," Invincible. In 1935: appeared in "Great Hotel
Murder." Fox; "The Whole Town's Talking." Columbia;
"Stranded," "Frisco Kid." Warner: "Men Without
Names." Paramount. In 1936: "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,"
Columbia: "The I'oor Little Rich Girl." 20th Cent. -Fox;
"Sworn Enemy," MGJI: "A Son Comes Home." "Valiant
Is the Word for Carrie," Paramount; "The President's
Mystery." "A Man Betrayed," Republic; "We Who Are
About to Die," RKO-Radio. In 1937: "You Only Live
Once," UA; "Outcast." Paramount.
WREN, SAM: Actor. In 1935: "Dr. Socrates." Warner.
In in.lR: "I Married a Doctor," WB. In 1937: "Marked
Woman." WB.
WRIGHT, BASIL: Producer and director. Realist Film
Unit. London, b. London. June 12, 1907. Unmarried, e.
Sherborne School. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
.Assistant, 1929. to John Grierson and was associated with
him in creation of "documentary" film in England.
Directed "The Country Comes to Town," "O'er Hill and
Dale." "Windmill in Barbadoes." "Cargo from Jamaica,"
and "Liner Cruising South" for Empire Marketing Board
in 1931-33. In 1934 made "The Song of Ceylon," and
awarded First Prize and Prix de Gouvcrnement at
Brussels Film Festival in 1935, With Henry Watt,
directed "Night Mail" for GPO Film Unit, under produc-
tion of John Grierson.
WRIGHT, BETTY HUNTLEY: Actress. In 1935:
"Strauss' Great Waltz," Tom Arnold.
WRIGHT. BOB: Composer. In 1936: collaborated on
lyrics "After the Thin Man." "Sinner Take All," MGM.
In 1937: collaborated on special lyrics "Maytime." MGM.
WRIGHT, FANNY: Actress, b. London; p, Charles
Wright, treasurer, Haymarket Theatre, London. Over 4
years with Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry; later with
Sarah Bernhardt and Mrs. Langtry; drama, vaudeville.
On screen since 1927: in "Toni" and "Champagne."
Wra— Wri
B.LP.; "When Knights Were Bold" (1928). B. & D.
In 1929: "Alias." British Lion; "Dark Bed Roses,"
Sinclair Hill; "Atlantic." B.I.P.; "Loves of Robert
Burns," B. & D. In 1930: "Greek Street." Gaumont;
"Young Woodley," B.I. P. In 1931: "Honeymoon Ad-
venture," A.B.P. ; "Lloyd of the C. I. D." (1932), Uni-
versal serial; "The Man from Toronto," Gainsborough;
"Just My Luck." B & D. In 1933: "The Crime at
Blossoms," B & D; "The Double Event." Triumph. In
1934: "Ladies in Love." "Music in the Air." Sound City.
In 1935: "Mr. Faintheart," Fox British. In 1936: "Radio
Pirates." Sound City; "Broken Blossoms." Twickenham.
In 1937: "The Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith," WaU-"
on Thames.
WRIGHT. GILBERT: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
adaptation, "Whispering Smith Speaks." 20th Century-Fo".
HAIDEE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WRIGHT,
Almanac.)
WRIGHT, HELEN:
Almanac.)
WRIGHT, HUGH E.:
Almanac.)
WRIGHT. HUMBERTSON: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WRIGHT. JOSEPH: Art Director. In 1933: "I Love(
You Wednesday," "My Lips Betray." Fox; with Richard
way on "Broadway Thru A Keyhole," "Advice to the
Lovelorn," "Gallant Lady," "Moulin Bouge." United
Artist8-20th Century. In 1934: collaborated on art direc-
tion of "Born to Be Bad." "Looking for Trouble." United
Artists; associate on "Manhattan Melodrama," MGM. In
1935: associate art director, "The Casino Murder Case. "
"No More Ladies," "Escapade," "Woman Wanted,"
"After Office Hours," "Rendezvous," MGM. In l;M6:
a.'^Foclate art director, "Rose Marie," "The Garden Murder
Case," "Trouble For Two," "Piccadilly Jim," "Born to
Dance," MGM. In 1937: "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,"
MGil.
WRIGHT. MACK V.: Director, Republic Pictures. Ap-
peared in 1929 in "Arizona Days," El Dorado Pictures;
"Law of the Mounted." Syndicate. In 1932: directfxl
"Haunted Gold," Warner. In 1933: directed "Man From
Monterey," "Somewhere in Sonora," Warner. In 1935;
directed "Cappy Ricks Returns," Republic. In 1933:
"Vigilantes Are Coming." "Cqpiln' Round the Moun-
tain," "The Singing Cowboy," "Roaring Lead," "The Big
Show," "Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island," "Riders
of the Whistling Skull," supervised "The Three Mesqul-
teers," Republic,
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WRIGHT. MARBETH:
Almanac.)
WRIGHT. MARIE: Actress. In 1936: "The Amazing
Quest," UA.
WRIGHT. MAURICE: Film Editor. In 1933: "Soldiers
of the Storm," "Ann Carver'g Profession," Columbia;
"Broadway Thru a Keyhole." United Artists-20th Century.
In 1934: "The Last Gentleman." "Born to be Bad."
United Artist3-20th Century. In 1935: "Transient Lady."
"East of Java." Universal. In 1936: "Love Before Break-
fast," "Yellowstone," U.
WRIGHT. TENNY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WRIGHT, VIRGINIA: Drama and motion picture edi-
tor. Evening News, Los Angeles; b. Chicago, May 4, 1905;
p. A. L. Smith; e. A.B., University of California; married.
Script girl for B. P. Schulberg; secretary of L. A. Archi-
tectural Club; assistant editor. "The Lintel"; assistant in
women's department of Hunting Park Signal; assistant in
drama department, Los Angeles Post-Record.
WRIGHT, WILLIAM: Actor. In 1936: "China Clipper."
WB.
WRIGHT, WILLIAM H.: Production assistant to David
Seiznick. b. Lawrenceburg. Ind., April 29. 1902; e.
Lawrenceburg and Indiana Univ. Reporter on Cincinnati
I'ost. Indianapolis News. 1925 joined Paramount exploita-
tion dept., Columbus. 1926 transferred to Paramount Long
Island studio publicity department; 1927 to Paramount
Hollywood Studio. 19.31 assistant to Seiznick, Schulberg,
Hurley, Hulburd, Botsford, 1935 assistant to Seiznick at
MGM, 1936 to Harry Cohn, Columbia. In 1937 production
assistant to Seiznick, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
WRIGHT, WILLIAM LORD: (See 1936-37 Motion
I'if'ure .Mmanac. )
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WRIGLEY. DEWEY: Cameraman. In 1935: aerial
photography of "Wings in the Dark." Paramount; col-
laborated on photography, "Annapolis Farewell." The
Bride Comes Home," "Hands Across the Table,' Here
Comes Cookie," "Two Fisted," "The Virginia Judge. _
"Wanderer of the Wasteland," "All the King's Horses,
"College Scandal," "Crusades," "Goin' to Town," Hold
'Em Yale." "Love in Bloom," "McFadden's Flats.' Paris
in the Spring," "People Will Talk," "Rumba,' Para-
mount. In 1936: "Rose of the Rancho," "The Princess
Comes Across," Paramount.
WRUBEL, ALLIE: Composer. In 1934 collaborated
on music and lyrics for "The Key," Warner. In 193.5:
co-author of Ivrics and music for "Sweet Music." "We re
in the Money," "Little Big Shot." "I Live for Love.'
Warner; "In Caliente," "Bright Lights," "Broadway
Hostess," FN.
WU, HONORABLE: Actor. In 1936: "Stowaway,"
20th Cent. -Fox.
WUEST, IDA: Actress. Appeared in 1932 In "Beautiful
Maneuver Time," World's Trade. In 1935: "The Czardas
Duchess," Ufa.
WURTZEL, LILLIAN: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on .screen play. "Navy Wife." Fox.
WURTZEL, SOL M.: Executive Producer, 20th Century-
Fox, b. New York City, Sept. 9. 1881; h. 5 feet 10 Inches;
dark hair and blue eyes; w. 180 pounds: e. was graduated
from the High School of Commerce; married and l/«3 two
children. Became associated with Fox In 1915 as secre-
tary-stenographer. Became Executltve Producer, Fox studios.
In 1933: "Walls of Gold," "The Mad Game," col-
laborated with John Stone on "Smoky," Fox. In 1934:
"I Believed in You," "Handy Andy," "Murder in
Trinidad." "Wild Gold," "Bright Eyes," "Judge Priest."
Fox. In 1935: "Life Begins at 40." "$10 Raise," "Black
Sheep," "Ginger," "Steamboat Round the Bend," "Dante's
Inferno," Fox; "Paddy O'Day," "My Marriage," Navy
Wife," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Song and Dance
Man." "Gentle Julia." "Little Miss Nobody." "The
Country Bevond," "Human Cargo," "The Crime of Dr.
Forbes." "High Tension." "Star for a Night." "36
Hours to Kill." "Ramona." "Thank You. Jeeves!", "Fif-
teen Maiden Lane," "Can This Be Dixie?". "Career
Woman," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Fair Warning."
Woman Wi^e," "That I May Live." 20tb Cent. -Fox.
WYATT, CHARLENE: Actress, b. Tulsa. Okla.. July
13. 1930; p. Ray E. Wyatt ; brown eyes and hair; h. 45 in.;
w. 53 pounds. Sings and dances. Pictures include
"Valiant is the Word for Carrie," "Borderland." "Let's
Make a Million." Paramount.
WYATT, JANE: b. August 10, 1913. New York City;
e. Miss Chapin's School, Barnard College; m. Edgar
B. Ward; by. horseback riding, tennis and swim-
ming. Joined Apprentice School. Berkshire Playhouse,
Stockbrldge, Mass. Understudied In "Tradewinds" and
"The Vinegar Tree." Appeared In "Give Me Yesterday"
and "The Tadpole." In 1933 succeeded Margaret Sullavan
in "Dinner At Eight." Appeared in "One More River"
and "Great Expectations," Universal. In 1935: appeared
on New York stage in "The Bishop Misbehaves." On
screen in "We're Only Human." RKO. On ^stage in "Lost
Horizon" and "The Bishop Misbehaves." On screen in
1936: "The Luckiest Girl in the World," U. In 1937:
"The Lost Horizon." Columbia.
WYCHE. MURRAY ELLIS: Motion picture critic,
Chattanooga News, Chattanooga, Tenn. ; b. West Point. Ga..
1904; e. graduated from University of Georgia. Ten
years with The Chattanooga News as state news editor, film
editor and magazine editor.
WYCHERLY, MARGARET: Actress, b. London. Eng-
land. 1881; e. Boston Latin School; h. 5 feet 5^^ inches;
w. 127 pounds; dark hair, brown eyes; hy. tennis. Previous
career: legitimate and vaudeville actress: created role of
Mme. La Grange in "Thirteenth Chair." "June Clegg."
"Adding Machine," "Back to Methuselah," "Six Charac-
ters in Search of an Author." Entered pictures In 1929;
was Rosalie La Grange in "Thirteenth Chair" for MGM.
In 1934: "Midnight," Universal. During 1934-36 played
on the New York stage in "Tobacco Road" In support of
Henry Hull and James Barton.
WYCKOFF. ALVIN: Cameraman. Photographic super-
visor, director of photography. Elmira, N. Y. In 1932:
multicolor. Howard Hughes. In 1933: "White Heat."
7 Seas Productions: "Kit Carson." Mascot. In 1934:
"Night Raiders." "Lost Jungle." In 1935: charge of
National Laboratories. Mexico City. In 1936: reproduction
"Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island," "The Bold Cabal-
lero," "From Now On," Republic.
WYLER, ROBERT: Director, b. Mulhouse. France,
September 25, 1900; h. 5 feet 8 Inches; black hair and
dark eyes; w. 145 pounds; p. Melanie Auerbach and I/eo-
pold Wyler, non-professionals; e. Gymnase Scientlflc, Lau-
sanne, Switzerland, Polytechnlcal School, Zurich, Switzer-
land; hobbies include tennis, swimming and all outdoor
sports, also literature, theatre, and music. Stage ex-
perience consists of the following: president for two years
of the "Academical Dramatic Society." in Zurich,
Switzerland. Acted In the capacity of stage director,
producer and performer from 1921 to 1923. Produced and
directed "Czardasfuerstin," "Hedda Gabler," "Bosmers-
holm" and many others. From 1923 to 1926 assistant
director to Edw. Sedgwick. Dupont, Melville Brown, Irv-
ing Cummings, Buckowetzky, Clarence Brown and Rupert
Julian. 1926-27 comedy constructionist on "Her Big
Night," Laura La Plante vehicle directed by Mel
Brown. In 1927 wrote treatment on "Fast and Furious,"
Reginald Denny vehicle, and acted In capacity of pro-
duction supervisor for Universal. Then was made a
director. In 1937: collaborated on screen play "Murder
Goes to College," Paramount.
WYLER. WILLIAM: Director, b. Mulhouse. France.
July 1. 1902; h. 5 feet 8 inches: w. 160 pounds: blue-
gray eyes, black hair; d. Margaret Sullavan; e. Lausanne,
Switzerland, and College of Paris, France; hy. tennis, golf
and swimming. Screen experience started by doing foreign
publicity for Universal, for one year. He went to Holly-
wood in 1920 as assistant director, then became director.
In 1928 he directed the following productions: "Lazy
Lightning," "Hard Fists," "Thunder Riders." "Desert
Dust." "Border Cavalier," "Straight Shootin'." "Blazing
Days" and "Stolen Ranch." In 1929 "The Lone Trap."
"Anybody Here Seen Kelly?" "Come Across" and "The
Shakedown" and in 1930 "The Storm" and "Hell's
Heroes." Under contract to Universal; 1931; "A House
Divided." 1932, "Old Dark House," "Tom Brown of
Culver." In 1933: "Counsellor-at-Law," "Her First
Mate," Universal. In 1934: "Glamour," Universal. In
1935:. "The Good Fairy," Universal; "The Gay Decep-
tion." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "These Three." "Come
and Get It," "Dodsworth," U. In 1937: "Dead End."
UA.
WYLIE, LAURIE: Writer. In 1934 collaborated on
story of "Princess Charming." GB.
WYLIE. PHILIP: Writer. In 1932: collaborated on
screen play "Island of Lost Souls." Paramount. In 1933:
collaborated on story "Murders in the Zoo," Paramount;
collaborated on screen play "King of the Jungle." Para-
mount. In 1934: wrote short story which was the basis
of "Come On Marines," Paramount. In 1935: story,
"Death Flies East." Columbia. In 1937: wrote story
"Fair Warning," 20th Cent. -Fox.
WYMAN. JANE: Actress, b. St. Joseph. Mo., .Ian. 1.
1914: e. Columbia University: h. 5 ft. 5 in.; w. 116; h.
ice hockey, polo. In 1936: "My Man Godfrey." Universal:
"Cain and Mabel," "Smart Blonde," Warner. In 1937:
"Ready. Willing and Able." "The King and the Chorus
Girl," "Public Wedding," "The Singing Marine," Warner.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
WYMAN, PAUL D.
-Almanac.)
WYNDHAM. DENNIS: Actor, b. Natal, South Africa.
January 15. 1887. Began acting in Johannesburg, 1909.
going to London two years later. British talker ap-
pearances include: "The Man They Couldn't Arrest":
"Gipsy Blood": "The Face at the Window": "Anne One
Hundred" (1933), Paramount-British. In 1937: "Sensa-
tion." War^jour Films.
WYNDHAM, JOAN: Actress. b. London, England.
September 2, 1911; dark hair, grey eyes. English actress,
featured in a number of talkers: "Leave It To Me" (1932)
BIP; "The Lucky Number" (1932) Gainsborough; "Loy-
alties" (1933) ATP: "Love's Old Sweet Song" (1933)
Twickenham: "The Fortunate Fool" (1933), ATP. Be-
tween 1933-36 various stage productions. In 1936: "Jug-
gernaut." Twickenham.
WYNE, ROBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
WYNN, ED.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WYNN, HUGH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
WYNN. MARY: Dramatic editor. Evening Star-
Telegram, Ft. Worth. Texas, b. Ft. Worth. Oct. 13. 1914;
p. I. A. and Mary Turner Wynn; e. Sweet Briar College.
Univ. of Texas. Newspaper work for years as news
reporter, society editor, feature writer and film critic,
all with Star-Telegram.
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WYNNE-JONES, FRED: Distribution Executive. Long
experienced In sales posts overseas. Was with United
Artists abroad. Became New York representative for Ufa
of Berlin and pre.sident of Ufa Films, Inc. Uesigned.
WYNTERS. CHARLOTTE: Actress. I). Wliecling,
W Va ; e WlioelinK. and in Columbus, Ohio. On staKC
in' many plays including "A Man's Man," "The Wiser
Tliey Are." "Tin Soldier," "Air Minded," "Dangerous
Corner," "Sisters," "The Passionate Prince," "For All
of Us." "Peter Weston," "Salt Walter" and "Bad Girl."
Has played with Lowell Sherman. Frank Keenan, Frank
Craven, Sydney Blackmer, Wallace Ford, James Kirk-
wood, Louis Calhern and others. On screen In 1936:
"The Calling of Dan Matthews," Columbia: "The Trail
of the Lonesome I'ine," I'aramount; "Smart Blonde," WB.
In 1937: "Lets Make a Million," Paramount.
WYNYARD, DIANA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
.Mmaiiac.)
WYSBAR, FRANK: Director, Terra Film A. G.,
Berlin; b. Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany, Dec. 9. 1900;
p. Frank and Anna Wysbar; e. high school; trained as
officer; married. Was officer of artillery. 1929 In charge
of production with several companies. Became production
executive of Carl Froelich Film Co., Ltd. Since 1930 a
director of films. Under contract to Terra Film A. G.,
Berlin. In 1932: "Im Bann des Eulenspiegels." KoUektiv.
In 1933: "Anna und Elisabeth," Kollektiv. In 1934:
"Rlvalen der Luft." In 1935: "Hermine und die sieben
.\ufrechten," "Die Werft zum grauen Hecht," Terra. In
1936: "Fahrmann Maria."
X-Y
XYDIAS, ANTHONY J.: President and general manager.
Sunset I'roductions, Inc. b. Greece; m. Marina D.
De.Mos. In 1906 acquired half interest in the Crescent
Theatre. Houston; 1909 organized Xydias Amusement Co.;
1910 half interest in Royal Theatre, Waco, Texas, showing
musical and stock shows; 1916 oHiied and operated an inde-
pendent exchange in New Orleans; later theatres in
Mississippi; 1919 New York independent motion picture
distributor; 1920 established Sunset Productions.
YACHT CLUB BOYS, FOUR: Appeared in Vitaphone
No. 1043. "A Private Engagement." In 1934: Para-
mount short product. In 1935: Vitaphone short product;
wrote songs and appeared in "Thanks a Million," 20th
Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Singing Kid," collaborated
on music and appeared in "Stage Struck." FN; wrote
songs and appeared in "Pigskin Parade," 20th Cent. -Fox.
YACONELLI. FRANK: Actor. "Senor Americano"
(1929), Universal: '"Firebrand Jordan" (1930). Big. 4.
In 1933: "Strawberry Roan," Universal. In 1934: "Death
Takes a Holiday," Paramount. In 1936: "Lawless Riders."
Columbia; "Down to the Sea," "The Three Mesquiteers,"
Republic.
YAMADA, ISUZU: Actress, r. n. Mitsuko Yamada;
b Kongo, Tokyo, Japan. Feb. 5. 1917; h. 5 feet 3 inches;
black hair and black eyes; p. father, professional; e.
Nihonbashi Primary School; not married; by. music.
Taught "Kiyomoto." Japanese music, at home with her
mother. With Nikkatsu Company as actress in 1930.
L.;ft Nikkatsu August, 1934, and entered Daiichi Eiga-sha.
September. 1934. Films include "Orizuiu Osen," "Alzo-
Tohge," "Hakuya no Kyoo."
YAMAJ1, FUMIKO: Actress. r. n. Fumiko Ohkubo;
b. Sugawara-dori, Kanda, Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 1916;
h. 5 feet 2 inches ; Mack hair and black eyes ; p. father
a medical instrument dealer; e. Mori Girls' High School.
Kobe; not married; hy. Japanese dance and horseback
riding. After graduation from school, studied Japanese
music, "ikebana," or floral arrangement art, at home.
Entered Shinko Cinema Company, 1932, then to Nihon
Katsudo Shashin Company, 1934. Rejoined Shinko Cinema,
1935. Pictures include "Onna Ichidai," "Hanayome
Shindai Ressha." "Kokkyo no Machi." "Jikatsu Suru
Onna." "Sanrenka." "Onoga-Tsumi."
YAMAMOTO, KYUSABURO: Managing director. Im-
perial Tlieatre. Tokyo, h. Tokj-o, June 19, 1878; married;
c. Keio fniversity.
YAMANAKA, SADAO: Director, Kyoto Studio. Nik-
katsu Company. b. Kohchi Prefecture. Japan. 1910; e.
Kyoto Middle School; married. Entered Makino Produc-
tion as assistant director. With Toa Cinema, then Kan-
juro Production. 1931. scenario writer. Director. 1932.
Directed films including "Dakine no Nagawaklzashi."
"Kolian Shigure" and others. To Nikkatsu in 1932.
Player. In 1937: "Prisoners,"
Directed "Satsuma Hikyaku," "Nezumikozo," "Jirokichl,"
"Macliino Irezumimono," Nikkatsu,
YAMAOKA, IRIS: Actress. b. United States, 24
years ago: h. 5 feet; black hair and black eyes; w. 99
pounds; educated at college, professional school. Films
include, in 1929: "China Slaver," Trinity. In 1933:
■Eskimo," MGM. In 1934: "The Painted Veil," MGM.
In 1930: "Petticoat Fever." MGM.
YAMAOKA, OTTO: Actor, b. United States, 30 years
ago; h. 5 feet 4 inches; black hair and black eyes; w.
140 pounds: p. non-professionals; e. high school; hy.
importing; married. In 1930 appeared in "The Benson
Murder Case." Paramount. In 1933: "Before Midnight,"
Columbia. In 1934: "We're Rich Again," RKO. In
1935: "The Wedding Night." United Artists. In 1936:
"Petticoat Fever," "Libeled Lady," MGM; "Night
Waitress," RKO Radio, and others.
YAMINS, NATHAN: Outstanding New England ex-
hibitor leader, operating theatres in Massachusetts. Rep-
resented independent exhibitors on the Motion Picture Code
Authority. For years leader of Allied States Association.
For past 7 years president of Independent Exhibitors, Inc.,
New England Allied affiliate; elected president of Allied
States Association; reelected in 1936-37.
YANCEY, ROBERT K.r Exhibitor. Paradise Theatre,
Cotter, Ark.; b. Lamar, Mo., Feb. 1, 1907; e. high
school; married. Thirteen years owner and manager; seven
years in Mansfield, Mo., and six years in Cotter, Ark.
YANSHIN, M.: Actor. In 1936: "Gypsies," Amkino.
In 1937: "Prisoners," Amkino.
YANUKOVA, V. D.:
,\nikino.
YANUSHKEVITCH, R.: Writer. In 1936: collaborated
on story "Nightingale," Amkino.
YARBO, LILLIAN: Actress. In 1936: "Rainbow On
the River," RKO-Radio.
YARBOROUGH, GENE: Assistant director. In 1934:
"Lightning titrikes Twice," "Kentucky Kernels," "Bache-
lor Bait." RKO-Radio. In 1935: "The Nitwits," "The
Rainmakers," RKO. In 1936: "Silly Billies," "Laddie,"
YARDE, MARGARET: Actress, b. Dartmouth, Eng-
land, April 2, 1878. English character actress who has
appeared in several British films, among them: "The
Man Prom Toronto" (1932) Gainsborough: "The Good
Companions" (1932) Gaumont-British; "Matinee Idol"
(1933) Wyndham: "A Shot in the Dark" (1933) Twicken-
ham: "Tiger Bay" (1933) Wyndham; "Nine Forty Five"
(1934), Warner-FN-Brltish. In 1935: "Scrooge," Para-
mount-Julius Hagen. In 1935: "Broken Rosary," Butchers;
"Widows Might," "Faithful." Warner; "Who's Your
Uncle," Twickenham; "Crouching Beast," "Deputy Drum-
mer," Staffords. In 1936: "Fame," British and Dominion;
"Gipsy Melody," British Artistic.
YARDLEY, MAJOR HERBERT 0.: Writer. In 1935:
novel, "The American Black Chamber," filmed as "Rendez-
vous," MGM; collaborated on "The Great Impersonation,"
Univ,
YAROV, S. K.: Player, In 1936: "A Greater
Promise," Amkino.
YASUJIRO, SHIMAZU: Director, Shochiku Cinema
Company, Tokyo, Japan, b. Ikegami Tokumochi, Ohmori.
Tokyo. Japan, June 3, 1897: e. public school; married.
Director with Shochiku Cinema since 1920. Films
directed include "Okoto to Sasuke," "Kazokukaigi,"
"Tonari no Yayechan." "Arashi no Nakano Shojo,"
"Hanayome Kurabe," "Hanayome Karuta" and others.
YATES, HAL: Director. In 1916. Mack Sennett labora-
tories, then cutting room; with Fox as cutter; with Hal
Roach, as cutter and director. Directed Stan Laurel;
others for Roach in 1928-29. Free-lancing. In 1934-
"Speaking of Relations." MGM short product; collaborated
on "The Old Fashioned Way," Paramount. In 1936:
collaborated on story and screen play "General Spanky,"
MGM. In 1937: collaborated on original story and screen
play "Nobody's Baby," MGM.
YATES, HERBERT JOHN: President ana Managing
Director, Consolidated Film Industries, Inc. ; b. Brooklyn.
N. Y.. Aug. 24, 1880; married; e. public and private
school; Columbia University. Sales executive, American
Tobacco Co. and Liggett & Myers Tobi ceo Co. 1900-16.
JcirUMJ IleiuviK Film Laboratories. Inc., in 191li. Organ-
ized Republic Film Laboratories in 1918. Organized Allied
Film Laboratories Association in 1919. Organized Con-
solidated Film Industries, Inc.. in 1922.
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YATES, HERBERT J., JR.: Vice-president, secfetary-
treasurer, director. Consolidated Film Industries; secretary,
treasurer. Cinema Patents c;o. b. Brooklyn, N. Y. For past
10 years with Consolidated Film Industries in accounting,
purchasing and financial department, Now vice-president,
secretary, treasurer and director. Consolidated Film
Industries.
YEAMAN, ELIZABETH: Drama and motion picture
editor, Hollywood Citizen-News, Hollywood, Cal, ; b. Trini-
dad, Col,, 190.5; p, Mr. and Mrs, Kobert T. Yeaman; e.
Columbia University (Pulitzer School of Journalism) B,
Lit.; not married. Features for the Sunday World, New
York, and syndicated "Narcosan" discovery in series of
articles for North American Newspaper Alliance. Became
drama editor for the Holb-\vood Citizen in March, 1930.
With the consolidation of the Hollywood Citizen and Holly-
wood News on November 1, 1931, became drama and motion
picture editor of the Hollywood Citizen-News.
YEARSLEY, C. L. (BILL): Publicity and Advertising
department, Warner Bros. Theatres. b. Bracken County,
Ky., July 26, 1877; married and lives in New Y'ork City.
Entered the motion picture business as advertising and
publicity manager for chain theatres in 1912; joined First
National Pictures in 1917 and remained in charge of
advertising and publicity until 1923; since then has done
scenario work, freelance commercial art and advertising
copy work. joined World Wide Pictures, Inc., In 1928
Late In 1932 joined J. D. Williams' First Choice Pic-
tures. In 1933-34. with formation of Williams' Dis-
tinguished Pictures, he was placed in charge of advertis-
ing and publicity. Joined Warner Bros. Theatres.
YEATS-BROWN, FRANCES: Writer. Wrote original
•tory of "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," filmed by Paramount,
1935.
YELLEN, JACK: Writer. Twentieth Century-Fox. b.
Poland, July 6, 1892; e. B. A., University of Michigan;
married. Newspaper reporter, songwriter, musical comedy
producer. Collaborated on lyrics of "George White's
Scandals," 1934; collaborated "Hell in the Heavens,"
"Marie Galante." In 193.5: lyrics for "Under Pres-
sure," Fox; collaborated on screen play and songs, "George
White's 19.35 Scandals," collaborated on screen play, "Oiir
Little Girl," Fox. In 193fi: collaborated on songs, "King
of Burlesque," "Captain January," "Sing, Baby. Sing,"
"Pigskin Parade." In 1937: collaborated on screen play
"Love Is News." "Wake Up and Live." 2nth Cent, -Fox.
YMA, YVONNE: Actres
lan," I)u Wiulil.
In 1935: "Iceland Fisher-
YOHALEM, GEORGE: Writer, b. New York City,
July 15, 1893; m. non-professional; hy. golf and book
jollecting. In writing department at Paramount Publix.
In 1934: collaborated on "The Man Who Reclaimed His
Head," U. In 1935: supervised "The Mysterious Mr.
Wong," Monogram; supervised "One Frightened Night,"
"Streamline Express," Mascot.
YOLTZ, GRETA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
YONG. SCO: Actor. In 1935: "China Seas," MGM.
In 1936: "Klondike Annie." Paramount; "Mad Holiday "
MGM. In 1937: "The Good Earth," MGM.
YOOST. WILLIAM: Exhibitor, b. Brooklyn, N. Y.,
January 3, 1880; e. high school: married and has
daughter, 23. First job at 18 In Bank of New York,
later in National Bank of Commerce. In 1914 acquired
Novelty theatre and four years later began building own
theatres, Amphion. Royal, Chaloner. Superior, 34th Street,
and Regent, and acquired Circle, Is president of In-
dividual companies.
YORK, DUKE: Actor, In 1934 appeared In "Elmer
and Elsie." Paramount. In 1935: "Here Comes Cookie."
Paramount, In 1936: "Strike Mj Pink," UA; "Ticket
to Paradise," "The Three Mesquiteers," Republic; "Mind
Your Own Business," Paramount.
YORK, DUKE, JR.: Actor. In 1936: "Flash Gordon."
Universal serial,
,„yj'""*^' CHICK: Actor. Appeared In Vltaphone No.
1077, "Tintypes," In 1935: Educational short product,
with Rose King.
YORKE, EDITH: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
YORKE, G. S. "GABE": Publicity and advertising
director. Paramount Studios, b. New York City; e. Colum-
bia University, B.S. and M.A. Columbia faculty of Politi-
cal Science. Reporter, Brooklyn Eagle. Morning Chronicle,
London, England, Book reviewer for Forum Magazine. One
season with Miller Bros. 101 Ranch. Public relatior?
counsel for government of Yucatan. Trade commissioner
in Europe for Mexican government. Manager of import
department. Pacific Development Corporation. Advertising
manager for Roxy Theatre. In charge of publicity. Fo\
runs on Broadway, 1927-1929. Manager, publicity de-
partment, Fox Theatres and Fox West Coast Theatres. Ad-
vertising manager. Fox Films. Resigned from 20th Cen-
tury-Fox in 1935. In 1936 became publicity and adver-
tising director for Paramount studios.
YOSHIKAWA, MITSUKO: Actress, b. Tokyo, Nov. 25,
1901; h. 4 ft. 9 in.; w. 94 pounds; married; e. inter-
mediate school. Joined Kaniata Studio, Shochiku Cinema
Co. in 1925. Films include "Haha-no-Ai," "Shukujo wa
Nanio Wasuretaka."
YOST, DOROTHY: Writer, b. St. Louis, Mo.: h.
4 feet 11% inches; brown hair and dark brown eyes;
w. 100 pounds; p. Alice Kern and Robert M. Yost, father
newspaper editor; e. Polytechnic high school, Los Angeles;
m. Dwight W. Cummins, scenario writer; hy. boating and
fishing. For screen: scenarist of "The Star Dust Trail."
"The Millionaire Policeman," "Kentucky Pride," "My
Husband's Wives," "Marriage In Transit" and "Wings
of the .Storm" in 1925; "The Harvester," "Moulders of
Men," "Judgment of the Hills" and "Uneasy Payments"
in 1927; and in 1928 for MGM "Devils of the Deep";
later, "What Men Want." 1931: "The Sea Bat," MGM,
In 1932: "Hello Everybody," Paramount. In 1934 wrot(
adaptation of "A Dog of Flanders," RKO; collaborated or.
screen play, "Gay Divorcee," RKO. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "Laddie." "Alice Adams," screen play,
"Freckles," "Roberta," RKO-Radio; "Lottery Lover,"
Fox. In 1936: "Seven Keys to Baldpate," "Murder on
the Bridle Path," "Follow the Fleet," 'M'Liss," "Bunker
Bean," "Too Many Wives," RKO Radio; collaborated on
screen play "Racing Lady," "That Girl from Paris,"
RKO-Radio, In 1937: "A Bridge in tlie Skies," KKO
Radio. Wrote novel, "Prodigal Lovers."
YOST, HERBERT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
YOST, ROBERT M.: Scenario Department Executive.
b. St. Louis, Mo.. July 7, 1888; h, 5 feet, 7Vz inches;
w, 155 pounds; brown hair, blue-gray eyes: e. public
schools of St. Louis and Carthage College, Carthage. Ill, :
married and has two children; hy. the great outdoors.
Began as writer for St. Louls-Post-Disnatch; then as-
signed to the World's Fair Bureau. With Los Angeles
Examiner. Morning Herald, Hearst Service, Oliver Morosco
and In 1920 became publicity director for the Fox West
Coast Studios. Early In 1930 made head of the
scenario department. Fox, Screen play, "Dante's Inferno,"
"Silk Hat Kid." Fox; "Drift Fence," Paramount (1935).
In 1936: collaborated on screen play, "Preview Murder
Mystery," "Straight From the Shoulder," "Desert Gold,"
"Arizona Raiders," "Arizona Mahoney," "Forgotten
Faces," "Drift Fence," Paramount. In 1937: collaborated
nn screen play "Let's Makj a Million," Paramount.
YOUMANS, VINCENT: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
YOUNG, BERT: Actor. In 1935: "The Vanishing
Riders," Spectrum.
YOUNG, BOB: Actor, b. United States, 20 years
ago: h. 6 feet 1 inch; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 143
pounds; n. non-prnfessionals ; e. high sclinol, professional
school. In "Our Gang" comedies as a child. Eleven years
on the screen. On radio. In Hal Roach comedies four
years.
YOUNG. CARLETON: Actor. In 1936: appeared in
"Happy Go Lucky," "A Man Betrayed," Republic. In
1937: ",Join the Marines," Republic; "Dick Tracy,"
Republic serial.
YOUNG, CLARA KIMBALL: Actress and Producer, b.
Chicago. III., 1891. h. 5 feet 6 Inches: dark hair and
brown eyes; e. St. Xavlers academy, Chicago. Stage
experience started at the age of 3 years. Appeared in
vaudeville, stock and plays. Screen experience with Vita-
graph and made "My Official Wife," then organized her
own company and appeared in "Cheating Cheaters," "The
Easiest Way," "Eyes of Youth," "Mid Channel."
"Straight from Paris" and "Forbidden Woman," In
Hollywood. In 1934: "Return of Chandu," Principal. In
1935: "His Night Out," Universal. In 1936: Columbia
short product; "Three On the Trail," Paramount.
YOUNG, CLARENCE UPSON: Writer. In 1936: col-
laborated on screen play "The Plot Thickens," RKO Radio.
YOUNG, CLARK M.: C. M. Young Theatres, Bowling
Green, Ohio; b. March 21, 1892; married; e. high school.
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School teacher. Began In 1916 with small 180-seat Lyric
theatre in Bowling Green, Ohio. Three years later
bought competitive theatre, Everybodys. and dismantled it.
Six months later leased Del-Mar Opera House and ran
six years. Financed and built the Cla-Zel theatre and
surrendered lease on Del-Mar. Still operating the Lyric
and Cla-Zel theatres. Bowling Green, Ohio. Acquired
State-World and Bex theatres in Napoleon in 1920, op-
erating until 1927. Built new State theatre. Dismantled
State- World and Rex theatres. Now operating Cla-Zel and
Lyric Theatres. Bowling Green, Ohio; sold State and New
World, Napoleon, Oliio.
YOUNG, ELIZABETH: Actress, b. New York City;
h. 5 feet 5 inches; w. 110 pounds: blue eyes; brown
hair; e. Veltin, St. Agatha's schools.; Miss Spence's
school. Has appeared on stage in "Child of Man-
hattan," "A Saturday Night" and others. Under con-
tract to Paramount; in 1933 appeared in "Big Executive."
Also in 1933, "Queen Christina." MGM. In 193':
"There's Always Tomorrow," Universal.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
YOUNG, ERNEST:
Almanac.)
YOUNG, F. A.: Cameraman. In 1933: "Bitter Sweet.'
United Artists. In 1935: "Peg of Old Drury," B & D.
In 1936: "When Knights Were Bold," General Film Dis-
tributors (England).
YOUNG. FELIX: Associate producer. In 1933:
"Let's Fall in Love," Columbia. In 1935: "Hooray for
Love," RKO.
YOUNG. FRED: Cameraman. In 1934: "Nell Gwyn."
United Artists. In 1935: "Come Out of the Pantry,"
B & D-UA. In 1936: "Two's Company," UA.
YOUNG, FRED W.: Branch Manager. Educational-
World Wide, New Orleans, La.; b. Buffalo. N. Y.. Marck
30, 1891; married; p. mother, Mary E. Young: e. higl:
school and 2 years college. Sales manager, C. 0. Ander-
son Mfg. Co., Fostoria. Ohio, manufacturers of ladles
wear. Entered theatre field in 1909 with theatres at
Des Moines, Cedar Eapids and Fort Dodge. Iowa. Op-
erated state rights film exchange in Des Moines. 1911-13.
Entered employ of Mutual Film Exchange. Omaha. Neb.,
in 1914. Appointed Manager. World Film Exchange,
Buffalo, 1915; manager. Mutual Serials, St. Louis and
Atlanta, Ga., 1916-18; appointed manager, Robertson -Cole
Film Exchange, Kansas City, Mo., and served there 1919-
20; when taken over by Film Booking Office was trans-
ferred to Des Moines. la., as manager, during 1921-26.
YOUNG, GERALD: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
YOUNG, HAL C: Executive. National Screen Service:
b. New York City, August 2. 1899; e. high school. 1910-
1914 with Novelty Slide Co.. selling. From 1914 to
1915. he produced "See Canada First" series, commercial
and local pictures. 1915-1920, exhibitor. Strand Theatre.
Pittsfield. Mass.; Strand Theatre, Quincy, Florida; Family
Theatre, Rome, N. Y. With National Screen. 1920.
Chicago Division, nine years. Now at home office.
YOUNG. HAROLD M.: Director. Paramount Studios
b. Portland, Ore., Nov. 13. 1897: married: e. high
school, Portland, Ore., Columbia Llniversity. Entered mo-
tion pictures in cutting room. Mack Sennett Studio. 1920.
Film editor, Warner Bros.. MGM and First National Stu-
dios: assistant director, Halperin Bros. Productions: co-
writer. British and Dominions; supervising editor. Para-
mount Studios. JoinvlUe (Paris) and Elstree, (London).
Acting in a similar capacity for Alexander Korda's British
and French production units. In 1934: "Catherine the
Great," United Artists. In 1935 directed "The Scarlet
Pimpernel" for Alexander Korda. then to Paramount in
Hollywood; "Without Regret," Paramount. In 1936:
"Woman Trap," "My American Wife," Paramount. In
1937: "Let Them Live," U.
YOUNG. HOWARD IRVING: Scenario writer, b
Jersey City, N. J., April 24, 1893; p. Herman and Mar
Allen Young; e. New York University, 1910-1914, Sor-
bonne University of Paris; m. Kathleen Millay. Entered
motion pictures Immediately after leaving college.
Scenario writer for various companies. Also production
manager. Paramount industrial and educational depart-
ment, and editor. Paramount News, 1919-22. Production
editor. Cosmopolitan. 1922-23. Managing director. Par.i-
mount British Productions, at Elstree, England, and as
general European Production manager Paramount, pro-
duced pictures in 14 languages at Paris studios, 1930-33.
In 1930: story "Midnight Mystery," RKO^ Associate
European producer. Fox Films. 1933. In 1934: collaborated
on screen play, "Music in the .\ir," Fox. Author many
screen and stage plays, including "March On!" "Not
You— You
Herbert," "Hawk Island." "The Star Gazer," "The Drums
Begin," and others. In 1935: collaborated on "Thunder in
the Night," "Spring Tonic," "Under Pressure." Fox. Con-
tributgr to various magazines and periodicals. Literary
critic, "The Nation," and cinema critc, "The Theatre
JIagazlne." On Fox scenario staff.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
YOUNG. JAMES:
Almanac.)
YOUNG, JANET: Actress. In 1936: "I Married a
Doctor," WB; "Girl of the Ozarks," "Valiant Is the
Word for Carrie," Paramount.
YOUNG, JOE: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on lyrics,
"Every Night at Eight," Paramount.
YOUNG. JOHN; (See 1936-J7 Motion Picture Almanac.)
YOUNG, LON: Supervisor. Los Angeles, b. Providence,
■luly 8, 1887; p. Frederick A. and Emily Young; e. went to
England at the age of 5, private schools until 8, then
Portland College, Ealing College and Eton College. Eng-
land; m. Helen Eleanor Young; no children. He has been
associated with the show business in all branches all his
lite; toured the Orient and U. S. with his own magic
act under the name Leonzo; opened one of the first picture
houses in Providence. R. I.. In 1908. later managing
theatres in New England; joined Fox Film Company as
its first exploiteer in 1918; later he went to Selznick and
Select; was then for five years director of advertising and
publicity for Warner Bros., resigning to go Into the
business of commercial advertising photography; later he
became director of advertising and publicity of Gotham;
went to the coast in 1928 to produce a series for Ches-
terfield; formed Audible Pictures, produced three early
Independent talkers and later joined Columbia. In 1935;
supervised "The World Accuses," "Circumstantial Evi-
dence," "The Girl Who Came Back," Chesterfield; pro-
duction manager, "False Pretenses." Chesterfield; super-
vised, "Public Opinion." Invincible. In 1936: "Ring
.\round the Moon." "The Criminal Within," Chesterfield;
"Three of a Kind," "Easy Money," Invincible.
YOUNG, LORETTA: Actress, r. n. Gretchen Young; b.
Salt Lake City, Ctah. Jan. 6. 1913; h. 5 feet 3 Inches:
w. 109 pounds: light brown hair and blue eyes; e. Bamona
Convent in Alharabra, Cal., and private tutor Mrs. Arthur
Holiday: div. Grant Withers; hy. dancing and flying.
Her screen career started by accident answering a call
to Mervyn LeRoy, First National director, which was
for her sister Polly Ann. who was out of town at the
time. She was accepted and given a small role In
"Naughty but Nice." Her first real experience was a
screen role with Fanny Ward at the age of four. She
played the lead for Lon Chaney in "Laugh. Clown,
Laugh" and also the lead In "The Squall." She was
selected a Wampas Baby Star for 1929 with her sister
Sally Blane. Among her recent pictures are "Scarlet
Seas," with Richard Barthelmess; "The Girl In the Glass
Cage," "Fast Life," "Careless Age" (1929), "Forward
Pass" (1929), "Loose Ankles." "The Right of Way"
(1930). "Road to Paradise" (1930), "The Squall" (1930).
First National; "The Second Floor Mystery," Warner;
"The Ruling Voice." "The Honorable Mr. Wong," "Big
Business Girl," "I Like Your Nerve"; (1932), "Play
Girl." "Taxi," "Weekend Marriage." Warner; "Life
Begins." "They Call It Sin." "First National; (1933)
"Grand Slam." "Heroes for Sale." "She Had to Say
Yes." First National; "Zoo In Budapest," "The Devil's
In Love," Fox; "The Kid's Last Fight," "The Life of
Jimmy Dolan," Warner; "Midnight Mary." MGM; "A
JIan's Castle," Columbia. In 1934: "The House of
Rothschild" and "Born to be Bad," United ArtlstB-20th
Century; "The White Parade." "Caravan." Fox. In
1935: "Clive of India." "Call of the Wild." United
.\rtists; "Crusades." "Shanghai," Paramount. In 1936:
"The Unguarded Hour," MGM; "Private Number."
"Ramona." "Ladies in Love," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"Love Is News," 20th Cent. -Fox.
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
(See 1936-37 Motion Picture
YOUNG, NOAH:
Almanac.)
YOUNG, OLIVE:
.\lmanac.)
YOUNG, POLLY ANN: Actress, b. Denver, Col., Oct.
25, 1908; e. Catholic day and boarding schools, Ramona
Convent; h. 5 feet 2 inches; w. 110 pounds; brown hair,
hazel eyes; hy. tennis. Screen career: "Bellamy Trial."
dancer in "Masks of the Devil." "Rich People," "Tanned
Legs." In 1934: "The Man from Utah." Monogram. In
1935: "The Crimson Trail," Universal; "Sons of Steel,"
Chesterfield. In 1936: "The Border Patrolman," 20th
Cent. -Fox.
YOUNG, RICHARD P.: Producing director and owner.
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Richard P. Young Productions; b. MaysvUle, Ky., Novem-
ber 17, 1897; D. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Young; e. Wood-
ward high school, Cincinnati, and a short time at the
University of Cincinnati and the University of Southern
California; also studied law; ra. Flora E. Wilkenson.
Wrote a number of Christie and Strand comedies, later a
member of the Fox News Reel slaflf. Was director of pro-
duction for Rommel! Motion Picture Company of Cincinnati,
later director for Argus Enterprises of Cleveland. Became
connected with the Fox Studios in Hollywood, and now
I3 owner and director of his own organization, making
educatlonals.
YOUNG, RITA JOHNSON: Writer. In 1930: story
"Hell Harbor," UA. In 1935: wrote book and lyrics of
"Naughty Marietta," MGM. In 1936: wrote stage play
which was the basis of "Hearts Divided," WB. In 1937;
play "Maytime," MGM.
YOUNG. ROBERT: Actor, b. Chicago. III., Feb. 22.
1907; h. 6 feet; w. 160 pounds: brown hatr. brown eyes;
e. Seattle and Los Angeles public schools and Lincoln
High of Los Angeles: by. golf. Played parts in about
40 productions. In 1932 in "New Morals for Old." In
1933: "Hell Below," "Tugboat Annie," "Today We Live,"
MGM: "Saturday's Millions." Universal; "The Bight to
Romance," Radio. In 1934: "Carolina," Fox: "Whom
the Gods Destroy." Columbia; "Death on the Diamond."
"Paris Interlude." "The Band Plays On," "Lazy River."
MGM: "Spitfire," RKO; "The House of Rothschild."
United .\rti?ts-20th Century. In 1935: "West Point of
the Air," "Vagabond Lady," "Calm Yourself." MGM;
"Red Salute." UA-Reliance; "Remember Last Night,"
Universal; "The Bride Comes Home." Paramount. In 1936:
"Three Wise Guys." "Sworn Enemy." "The Longest
Night," MGM; "It's Love Again." "Secret Agent." GR :
"The Bride Walks Out." RKO-Radio; "Stowaway." 20tli
Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Dangerous Number." MGM.
YOUNG, ROLAND: Actor, b. London. England, Novem-
ber 11, 1887: h. 5 feet 6 inches: dark hair and blue
eyes; w. 140 pounds; e. Sherborne, Dorset, University
College, London; hy. riding. Has traveled throughout
Europe and America. Nineteen years' stage experience.
Pictures Include: "Unholy Night"; Sigurd Arnesson in
"The Bishop Murder Case." MGM: "Her Private Life."
First National; "Wise Girls," "Madam Satan." MGM;
"The Prodigal," "New Moon." MGM; "Don't Bet On
Women." and "Annabelle's Affairs," Fox; "One Hour
With You." Paramount: "A Woman Commands." Radio;
"William and Mary." "The Guardsman." MGM; "Pagan
Lady." Columbia; "He Met a French Girl." Paramount:
(1932) "Wedding Rehearsal." London Film; (1933)
"Pleasure Cruise," Fox; "A Lady's Profession." Para-
mount; "Blind Adventure." Radio. In 1934: "His
Double Life." "Here Is My Heart," Paramount and in the
New York stage play. "Iler Master's Voice." In 1935:
"David Copperfleld." MGM: "Ruggles of Red Gap "
Paramount. In 1936: "The Unguarded Hour." MGM;
"One Rainy Afternoon," Piokford-Lasky-UA; "Give Me
Your Heart." WB ; "The Man Wlio Could Work Miracles."
UA. In 1937: "Gypsy." "Call It a Day," WB ; "King
Solomon's Mines," GB.
YOUNG, ROLY: Critic and columnist. Globe and Mail.
Toronto. Canada. b. St. John, N. B.. March ?,n.
1905; p. Canadian; e. University of Toronto Scliools and
Dalhouse University, Halifax, N. S. From college thea-
tricals to professional. Toured sticks in Eastern Canada
and the United States with own shows, 1925-26-27. Then
cub reporter to feature editor, 1927-32; Toronto Star; critic
and columnist, Toronto Star Weekly. 1932-33. Critic.
Toronto Mail and Empire, 1934. Globe and Mail, 1937.
YOUNG, T. W.: Branch Manager. After managing
the Dyersburgh theatre in Dyersburgh. Tenn.. he started
with Fox as salesman May 30. 1927. won home office
recognition in a sales contest and was made Memphis
branch manager.
YOUNG, VICTOR: Composer and musical director.
Paramount, b. Chicago. Aug. 8. 1900; h. 5 feet 2 inches:
w. 141 pounds; black hair and brown eves; e. 13 years in
Warsaw. Poland. Pictures include: "Anything ' Goes."
"Klondike Annie." "Fatal Lady," "Rig Broadcast of
1937." "Three Cheers for Love." "Waikiki Wedding."
"Maid of Salem," "Hideaway Girl." "Turn Off the Moon."
"Make Way for Tomorrow." "College Holiday." "Mountain
Music," "Swing High, Swing Low," "Artists and Models,"
all Paramount.
YOUNG, V. U.: Theatrical Managers, Inc., 1142 Con-
solidated Bide., Indianapolis, Ind. ; b. Caldwell. Ohio
•January 11 1879; married: p. Martin Young; e. com-
mon school; mercantile business; began in Gary, Ind.
In association with Marcus Helman in 1911 operating
Orpheum Theatre.
YOUNG, WALDEMAR: Writer. Entered pictures in
January, 1917. Staff writer, witli Universal. Louis B.
Mayer, Mary Pickford, Famous-Players-Lasky, B. P.
Schulberg, MGM, FN. Since July. 1931, under contract
to Paramount. Recent screen plays: "The Plainsman,"
"Desire," "Poppy," "The Crusades," "Peter Ibbetson,"
"Men in White." "Lives of a Bengal Lancer," "A Bed-
time Story," 'Sign of the Cross," "Love Me Tonight."
"Rhythm on the Range. In 1937 joined MGM.
YOUNGER, A. P.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac. )
YOUNGER. E.: Actress. In 1935: "Peasants," Len-
fllm.
YOUNGERMAN, JO.SEPH: Assistant director. In 1935;
"Coronado," "Here Comes Cookie," Paramount. In 1936;
"Three Married Men," "Rhythm On the Range," "Desert
Gold," Paramount.
YUKIO. AOYAMA: Costumer. r. n. Massajiro Kalhatsu;
b. Glfuken. Japan. March 15. 1888; p. Mr. and Mrs.
H. Kalhatsu; e. high schools in Japan and America, dra-
matic school in Chicago, one year in college; m. Kuwa
Kosakl. has four children. Was editor of the Japanese
Dally News for five years, also writer and dramatic
critic; ten years leading man with Japanese stock com-
panies, also director and dramatist, six months in vaude-
ville with his own company. He was starred with
"Cherry Blossom Players" under L. E. Behymer's man-
agement. Seven years in motion pictures: co-star with
Lois Wilson in "Hari-Kari" or "Who Is Your Servant?"
(Robertson-Cole) ; co-star with Helen Holmes in "The
Tiger Band" (Warner Bros, serial), and over sixty pro-
ductions as technical director, assistant director with
Vitagraph. Joined the Japanese Movie Magazine and the
Kodan Club. Proprietor of The Oriental Costume Company.
Hollywood.
YURKA. BLANCHE: Actress. Star of many stage
plays. In 1935: "A Tale of Two Cities." MGM.
ZAHLER, LEE: Musical director, composer and super-
visor, b. New York City; married; e. elementary school
in Europe and advanced school in the United States. Was
pianist in nickelodeons, song plugger for music publishers,
as well as music writer, before entering motion picture
business. Started Motion Picture Music Service to service
and synchronize original music of all moods for motion
pictures, and in the era of talkers has serviced 500 motion
pictures for such producers as Invincible. Chesterfield, Ma-
.iestlc. Universal, Paramount, RKO-Radio, Educational-
Fox. Gaumont British. Sherman Productions, Sol Lesser
Productions. Columbia. In 1933: "Laughing at Life,"
Mascot; '"Cheating Blondes," Majestic. In 1935: "Motive
for Revenge." Majestic; "Public Opinion," Invincible;
"Toll of tlie Desert." Commodore; "The Fire Trap,"
Empire. In 1936: "North of Nome." Columbia.
ZAICHIKOV. v.: Actor. In 1936: "We Are from
Kronstadt," Amkino.
ZAMA, MARIO: General Manager. Warner Brothers-
First National Films S. A. I.. 68 Via Palestro. Rome.
Italy; b. Rome. Italy. Oct. 29. 1896; p. Giovanni and
Ernesta Zama; e. commercial; married. Was accountant,
jewelry and insurance business. Manager, Universal Film
Company, Rome, 1922-26; sales manager, Metro- Goldwyn-
Mayer, Rome. 1926-33; General manager, Warner
Brothers-First National since 1933.
ZAN FT, JOHN: Producer. In 1935 collaborated in
presentation of "When a Man's a Man," "The Cowboy
Millionaire," Fox.
ZANUCK. DARRYL F.: Vice-President In Charge of
Production, T\ventieth Century-Fox. b. Wahoo. Neb.;
h. 5 feet, 7% inches; brown hair and blue gray eyes;
w. 130 pounds; p. Louise and Frank H. Zanuck, non-
professionals; e. Oakdale, Neb., high school; m. Virginia
Fox. ex-professional; has three children, Darrylin. born
August 28. 1931. Susan Marie, born August 30, 1933, and
Richard Darryl. born Dec. 12, 1934; hy. polo. Associated
in the production of the following pictures: "The Broad-
way Butterfly," "The Limited Mail." "Eve's Lover."
"Hogan's Alley." "On Thin Ice," In 1925; "The Cave
Man," "Three Weeks in Paris," "The Little Irish Girl,"
"Oh What a Nurse." "Across the Pacific." "Footloose
Widows," "The Better Ole." in 1926; "The Missing
Link," "Wolf's Clothing," "Old San Francisco," "CJood
Time Charlie," "Ham and Eggs at the Front," in 1927; and
"The First Auto," "Noah's Ark." "Singing Fool" and
"My Man," (in collaboration) "Tenderloin," "State Street
Sadie" and "The Desired Woman." In 1928, Associate
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Kxecutive in charge of Warner Bros. Pictures. In 1929-30,
General Production chief, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. ;
in 1931, Chief Executive in charge of all productions
Warner Bros, and First National Studios, in association
with Jack L. Warner, Vice-President, Warner Bros. Pic-
tures, Inc. Resigned, 1933. Formed 20th Century Pro-
ductions, with Joseph M. Schenck, and as first vice-presi-
dent in charge of production, in that year produced 12
pictures, including "The Bowery." "Broadway Thru a
Keyhole." "Gallant Lady," "Moulin Rouge," "The House
of Rothschild." "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," "The
Last Gentleman." In 1934: "Looking for Trouble," "The
Mighty Barnum." In 1935: "Clive of India." "Folies
Bergere." "Cardinal Richelieu." "Call of the Wild" and
"Les Miserables." 1935: Fox vice-president when 20lh
Century affiliated with Fox; produced "Metropolitan."
"Thanks a Million," "Show Them No Mercy," "The Man
Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo." "The Littlest
Rebel." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Professional Sol-
dier." "King of Burlesque," "It Had to Happen," "Th3
Prisoner of Shark Island." "A Message to Garcia." "Poor
Little Rich Girl," "To Mary — With Love." "Girls' Dor-
mitory," "Sing. Bajiv. Sing." "The Road to Glory."
"Pigskin Parade." "Reunion." "Banjo On My Knee."
"Stowaway." "Lloyds of London." "The Country Doctor,"
"Under Two Flags," "Half Angel." produced "WTiite
Fang," "Ladies in Love," "Dimples," "One in a Mil-
lion." In 1937: "On ihe Avenue," "Loyp Is News."
"Nancy Steele Is Missing." "Seventh Heaven," all 20th
Cent. -Fox.
ZARDO. ERIC: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ZARING, A. C: Exhibitor. Currently interested In
(he Egyptian Theatre. Indianapolis, b. Johnson County.
Ind.. Oct. 11, 1872; married; e. High School. Was In
laundry business. In motion picture industry since 1910.
ZARUBINA, I.; Actress. In 1935: "Tho Red Village,"
Belgoskino.
ZEHNER, HARRY H.: Censor at Universal Pic-
tures. Universal City. Cal. ; b. New Torjj City, July
25 18S8; p. Joseph and Louisa Zehner; e. New York
City public schools, DeWltt Clinton high school and
Miller Business Institute, New York; m. Mary Terry
Pratt; has two children. Was secretary to the Inspector
general and chief surgeon, N.H.D.V.S. ; assistant credit
manager of Armour and Company; assistant manager of
the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. New York, for five years;
private secretary to Carl Laemmle for five years; was also
assistant to Carl Laemmle, Jr. : has been with Universal
for 17 years Sened as battalion sergeant major
In the A. E. P. in the World war. Chairman of the
board of directors of the 233 Club of Hollywood, a
Masonic club of actors, writers, executives, directors, and
technicians, with a membership of 1,500. Is a member of
Hollywood Lodge 355, F. and A. M. ; Los Angeles Con-
sistory A. A. Scottish Rite. 32d degree: Al Malaikab
Temple. O.N.M. Shrine; Universal City Post 1207, Ve-
terans of Foreign Wars; Hollywood Post 42, American
Legion; colonel. Sergeant Post 1. Veterans of the A.E.F
(Siberia) : Kennel 1, Yellows Dogs of the U.S.A., also
Masquers Club and Valley Park Country Club both In
Hollywood.
ZEHRUNG, GEORGE J.: Educator. Director of Motion
Picture Bureau of the National Council of the Y.M.C.A. ;
b. Tarlton, Ohio, Feb. 9. 1883; married; p. Samuel P. and
Elizabeth Zehrung; e. High School Graduate; Scholarship
student of Columbus Art School. Columbus. 0.. and Pratt
Institute. Brooklyn. N. Y. ; post-graduate work at New
York University and Columbia College. In.-!tiuctor in in-
dustrial arts. New York Cily elementary and high schools.
Director of exhibits for the Y. M. C. A.; In 1918 be-
came director of Motion Picture Bureau of the Inter-
national Committee of the Y. M. C. A., develonlne a
technlc to make the motion picture an important part in
Y. M. C. A. activity in entertainment. He has served
on the Review committee. Exceptional Photoplavs com-
mittee, the General Committee and on the Executive
committee. National Board of Review, since 1923.
ZEFF, CHESTER M.: Motion picture critic. Evening
News, Kenosha, Wis.; b. Waukegan. III., Jan. 16. 1902:
n. David and Bertha Zeff; e. Columbia University and
University of Wisconsin; has son and daughter.
ZEIDMAN. BENNIE F.: Producer, b. Philadelphia.
Pa., October 4, 1895; h. 5 feet 2 inches; blue eyes, blond
hair; w. 125 pounds: p. Joseph and Gertrude Zeldman;
e. Philadelphia public schools; Is married. Was pub-
licity manager for Douglas Fairbanks; producer of In-
dependent pictures; executive assistant to the general
manager of Universal Pictures: executive assistant to Jack
Warner, production chief of Warner Bros. ; associate pro-
ducer for Paramount: Producer of Inriopcndcnt pictures
operating is Bennle P. Zeldman Productions. Ltd. Re-
leases: "Hell's House." "Trailing the Killer," and
"Samarang." Now producing Independently for Uni-
versal Pictures Corp. Recent pictures: "Beloved."
"Glamour." In 1934: "Let's Talk It Over' and "Wake
Up and Dream." "I Give My Love." In 1935: "Straight
from the Heart." Universal. In 1936: "In His Steps,"
■'The White Legion," GN.
ZEISLER, ALFRED: Producer and director. Standard
International Pictures, London, b. Chicago. Sept. 26, 1897.
married; e. high school in Germany. Actor and stage
producer. 1921. scenario writer in Berlinj. 1922, fifth
assistant to Fritz Lang picture, "Der Miide Tod." 1923,
directed shorts. 1924, producer and director for UFA,
Berlin, making nearly forty pictures. To London in 1935,
his first picture being "The Amazing Quest of Mr.
Ernest Bliss" ("Romance and Riches") tor Garrett-
Klement. followed by "Crime Over London" (Criterion)
and Make Up" (Standard); "Victor and Victoria," Ufa
Productions.
ZELONY, JACK: Music. In 1935: "Sunny Youth."
Ukrainfilm.
ZHAKOV, 0.: Actor. In 1935: "The Red Village,"
Belgoskino.
ZHUKOVSKY, V. E. : Player. In 1936: "A Greater
Promise," Amkino.
ZIENERT, ENRIQUE: Secretary, Film Board of
Trade of Mexico, b. Orizaba, ver. Mexico, Nov. 5. 1894;
p. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zienert; e. attorney at law.
University of Mexico; married. Is attorney and secretary
to Film Board of Trade of Mexico.
ZIERLER, SAMUEL: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture
Almanac.)
ZIGMIT: Player. In 1936: "A Son of Mongolia."
Amkino.
ZILAHY, LAJOS: Writer, b. Nagyszalonta. Hungary:
e. University of Budapest; h. 5 feet 9 inches; w. 145
pounds; red hair, blue eyes. Author of the following
plays: "The Sun Is Shining," "The Musical Clowns,"
"Icicle," "Silveria" and several other well known pro-
ductions. His first novel, "Two Prisoners." published In
six languages. The first play he ever wrote was "The
General." produced by Paramount as "The Virtuous Sin" ;
signed long terra contract to Paramount as a writer:
wrote "Five and Ten" for MGM. In 1934: story "The
Fire Bird." WB.
ZIMBALIST. SAM: Associate producer. In 19.'!6:
"Tarzan Escapes." MGM.
ZIMMER, BERNARD: Writer. b. Paris, France,
April 30, 1893; e. University of Paris, law: has two
children. Was secretary to Batonnier Fernand Laborri.
Plays include "Le Veau Gras." "Les Zouaves." "Bava
I'Africain." an adaptation of Aristophanes' "The Birds."
"Le Coup du 2 Decembre," "Destination Inconnue." "Le
Beau Danube Rouge." "Printemps." "Bouton d'Avril,"
"Pauvre Napoleon." "Reseda." Went to Berlin, writing
French dialogue for Erich Pommer productions at UFA.
from 1931. Wrote dialogue for "Liliom," "Oaravane,"
"La Bataille," "Cessez Le Feu." Directed dialogue on
Fox French version "Caravane." Script and dialogue.
"Sous les Yeux de I'Occident." Andre Daven's picture
made in Paris, 1935-36. In 1936: screen play "La
Kermesse Heroique." .-Vmerican Tobis. In 1937: dialogue.
"Marthe Richard Espionne." and others.
ZIMMER, DOLPH: Assistant director. Cameraman at
old Famous Lasky Corporation. After graduating from
college became second cameraman, then assistant director.
With MGM. Films include: "Sg Big," "Frisco Jenny."
"The Call of the Wild." "The President Vanishes."
"Stingaree." "Public Enemy." In 1935: "The Flame
With." "Mad Love." "Rendezvous." In 1936: "Riffraff,"
"Three Godfathers," "Trouble for Two." "Women Are
Trouble," Old Hutch." "Mad Holiday." "Sinner Take
All," MGM. In 1937: "Dangerous Number," "Personal
Property," MGM.
ZINKEISON. DORIS: Costumer. In 1933: "Bitter
Sweet. " ITnited Artists. In 1935: "Mimi," BIP. In
1930: "Showboat." U.
ZINN. T. JOHN: b. Elk City. Kan.. April 2. 1905.
Assistant Studio Manager. Fox, starting In January, 1934.
Formerly business manager and assistant secretary. Uni-
versal Pictures. Started with Universal In January. 1930;
b. Elk City. Kansas, April 2, 1905: m. Pauline Carhart:
daughter, Joan Marie; p. Helena and W. C. ZInn; e.
Hutchinson High School. Hutchinson. Kansas: St. Mary's
College. St. Mary's. Kansas; University of Kansas. B.A. ;
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Cnlversity of Southern California. LL.B.; Fratsrnitles:
Sigma Nu, Phi Delta Phi. Phi Beta Kappa.
ZINNEMAN, FRED: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Peter Ibbetson," Paramount.
ZINT, KARL: Sound Technician. In 1934: "Palool?a."
United Artists-Reliance. In 1936: "The White Legion."
GN; "Wild Brian Kent," 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937:
"Battle of Greed," "Old Louisiana," Crescent.
ZOBEL, VICTOR: Supervisor. b. New York City.
May 14, 1895; e. New York. Was salesman, then branch
manager for picture exchanges. Came to Hollywood in
1929 as business manager for Mascot Pictures. Became
supervisor. In 1935: supervisor, "The Headline Woman."
"Confldential." Mascot: "Hitch Hike Lady," Republic.
In 1936: "The Return of Jimmy Valentine," "Ticket to
Paradise," associate producer "The Mandarin Mystery,"
Republic; "The Harvester," Columbia.
ZOCH, GEORG: Director. In 1936: "Ein Walzer Fuer
Dich," 20th Cent. -Fox.
ZOELLNER, WILLIAM B.: Resident Manager, Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer, Oklahoma City, Okla. ; b. Brunswick, Ger-
many, Feb. 11, 1895; p. H. W. Zoellner; e. St. John's
College, Brunswick, Germany. Representative of jos.
Schlitz Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Wis. Salesman for
Goldwyn Distributing Corporation, Washington, D. C. ;
city salesman for MGM Distributing Corporation. Balti-
more, Md. ; then present post.
ZOHBEL, HERMAN: Died. January, 1936. (See 1935-
36 Motion Picture Almanac.)
ZORINA: Actress, prima ballerina. Danced in the
Ballet Russe and in the stage show. "On Your Toes." In
1937: "The Goldwyn Follies," United Artists.
ZORN, ILYA: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on
"Navy Wife," "Ladies Love Danger," Fox.
ZUCCO, GEORGE: Actor, b. Manchester. England,
Jan. 11, 1886; e. Borden Grammar School, Kent; m.
Frances Hawke. Made first stage appearance in Canada.
1908. Among his stage portrayals are Nevin Blodgett in
"Lightnin'," Pedro In "The Squall" and Lieut. Osborne
in "Journey's End." His film appearances include
"Dreyfus," "The Midshipmaid" and in 1934 his original
stage role for "Autumn Crocus," Associated Talking.
In 1936: "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," UA ;
"After the Thin Man," "Sinner Take All," MGM.
ZUCKER, FRANK: Cameraman. In 1933: "Victims of
Persecution," Bud Pollard; "Mr. Broadway." produced
by Broadway-Hollywood Productions, and with Bergl
Contner photographed "The Wandering Jew," Jewish-
American Film Art. Inc.
ZUCKMAYER, CARL: Writer. In 1935: collaborated
on screen play, "Escape Me Never," B & D. In 1936:
script "Rembrandt." UA -London Films.
ZUKOR, ADOLPH: Chairman. Paramount board. b.
Riese. Hungary. Jan. 7. 1873; p. Jacob and Hannah Zukor;
m. 1897; has two children. At the age of 16 he
emigrated to this country, where he became a sweeper
in a fur store in New York City. Worked hard, studied
diligently and advanced rapidly — an advance considerably
hastened financially by his Invention of a patented fur
clasp. In 1892 he went to Chicago, where be became
successful in the fur trade. Returned to New York in
1901 and in 1903 ventured with the late Marcus Loew
in the penny arcade, a theatrical novelty then much in
vogue. This was the foundation of the Marcus Loew
Enterprises, of which Loew became the president and
Zukor treasurer. In 1912 Zukor decided to form Famous
Players Film Company. In the formation of this com-
pany he had the services of Daniel Frohman. one of the
few leaders of the legitimate theatre who recognized the
artistic possibilities of the screen. The first production
of the new company was Sarah Bernhardt In "Queen
Elizabeth." This was followed by James K. Hackett in
"The Prisoner of Zenda" and these two were the first
two feature pictures of multiple-reel length produced. The
reception accorded these pictures by the public encouraged
other producers to follow Zukor's example and in 1913
Jesse L. Lasky and other associates organized Jesse L.
Lasky Feature Play Company, with similar policy of
producing multiple-reel photoplays based on wellknown
plays and enacted by wellknown players. In 1916 Zukor's
company. Famous Players Film Company, and Jesse L.
Lasky's Feature Play Company combined under the name
of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. At the same time,
to insure the stability of the distribution outlet for the
company's productions, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
absorbed Paramount Pictures Corporation, a distribution
and sales organization. Thus Famous Players-Lasky Cor-
poration not only produced but also sold its own pictures.
Under Zukor's management and guidance some of most
famous stars of I he screen were developed. Erected theatres
in the key cities of the country. This led eventually to
the establishment, in 1926, of Publlx Theatres Corpora-
tion, subsidiary of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. In
1927 Famous Players-Lasky changed its corporation name
to Paramount Famous -Lasky Corporation and In 1930 to
Paramount Publlx Corporation. Today Paramount, through
Its subsidiary, owns a large number of theatres both in
this country and abroad. The stock of Zukor's company
was the first motion picture stock to he traded in on the
New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Zukor was re-elected to
tlie board of Paramount Publlx at a meeting of the
stockholders April 26, 1932. In June, 1935, when re-
organization was completed under the name Paramount
Pictures, Inc., he was elected chairman of the board. In
l!t35 elected presiilent of Paramount Broadway Corp. Is
also chief production executive.
ZUKOR, EUGENE J.: Assistant Treasurer. Paramount,
b. Chicago. III.. October 25. 1897. With Paramount since
1916 in publicity and advertising department; New York
Exchange as assistant manager; assistant to the President;
then with Publlx Theatres. Head of Construction and Re-
search Departments. Paramount International Corp., 1933.
ZUNSER, JESSE: Editor, Cue Magazine, New York
City; b. New York. 1898; m. Mary Singer and has one
daughter Sheila. Free lance editor with Cue.
ZURCHER. ALVIN C: Sports and film editor. News-
Advertiser, Chillicothe, Ohio; b. Chillicotte, Ohio, May
22. 1898; p. William and Lena Zurcher; e. high school,
and A. B. Miami University, 1919; has son and daughter.
Dabbled in newspaper work while going to college, and
then entered the profession after graduation. Left news-
paper work to take over advertising in retail department
store. Returned to industry in 1930 as sports, features,
and motion picture editor.
ZUSKIN, V. L.
Promise," Amkino.
Player. In 1936: "A Greater
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Corporate Personne
Ambassador Pictures, Inc.
{See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
AmerAnglo Corporation
226 West A2nd Street
Phone: Wisconsin 7-1756
Cable Address: Chronophon
New York City
PRESIDENT
William F. Barrett
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Paul S. Denton
SECRETARY
W. J. Lee
Annerican Newsreel Corporation
1775 Broadway
Phone: Circle 7-7980
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
A. E. F. McCoRRY
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
AND PUBLICITY
H. A. McCoRRY
SECRETARY
Joseph P. McCorry
EDITOR
Lowell Thomas
Annerican Tobis Corporation
RKO Building,
Nezv York City
Phone: COlumhus 5-5317
PRESIDENT
H. Henkel
SECRETARY
W. E. Willems Van Beveren
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Winifred Van Beveren
TREASURER
P. Van Tienhoven
DIRECTORS
MiLTONi Diamond
W. E. Willems Van Beveren
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
March, 1936, New York City
NUMBER OF SHARES
100 shares, no par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Chase National Bank, 57th Street and 6th
Avenue, N. Y. C.
Amkino Corporation
723 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-7680
New York City
PRESIDENT
Vladimir Verlinsky
ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT
Nicola Napoli
Exclusive distributors for films produced in
Soviet Russia (U. S. S. R.) for North and
South America.
Animated Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
9713 Santa Monica Blvd.
Phone: Ox. 9063
Beverly Hills, California
PRESIDENT
U. B. Iwerks
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
L. F. Markaert
SECRETARY
Glen Behymer
DATE OF INCORPORATION
November 24, 1930.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
20,000 authorized, 19,800 issued, par value
$1.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Security First National Bank, Beverly Hills.
Cal.
Arnocinema Export Corporation
(St/e Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Artcinema Associates, Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-4850
Nc~v York City
PRESIDENT
Emil C. Jensen
SECRETARY
Joseph Dempsey
TREASURER
Charles Mylod
DIRECTORS
Emil C. Jensen
Joseph Dempsey
Charles Mylod
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
April 1, 1937, New York.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
200 shares.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Chemical Bank and Trust Company, New York
City.
Astor Pictures Corporation
1501 Broadway
Phone: LOngacre 5-5389
New York City
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD, PRESIDENT
R. M. Savini
TREASURER
W. J. FiGUEROA
SECRETARY
L. Burke
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
New York City, May 19, 1933
NUMBER OF SHARES
200 no' par value
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Manufacturers Trust Co., New York City
Audio Productions, Inc.
250 West 57th Street
Phone: Circle 7-1842
New York City
PRESIDENT
Frank K. Speidell
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VICE-PRESIDENTS
Charles L. Glett (Charge of Production)
A. J. Wilson (Charge of Sales)
TREASURER
F. B. Foster, Jr.
ASSISTANT TREASURER AND SECRETARY
E. G. Wagner
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
P. J. MOONEY
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
New Y^ork City, May, 1933.
Blue Ribbon Photoplays, Inc.
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: Circle 7-5737
Cable: BLUERIBBON
PRESIDENT
Max A. Goldberg
TREASURER
William Goldberg
SECRETARY
Alfred P. Walker, Jr.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Max a. Goldberg
William Goldberg
George M. L. La Branche, Jr.
Robert I. Powell
Bray Pictures Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: B Ryant 9-6941
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
J. R. Bray
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
P. A. Bray
TREASURER
M. Bray
British & Continental Trading Co., Inc.
1270 Sixth Avenue, New York
Phone: Circle 7-4697
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
P. Barnstyn
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Blanche Berger
Carla Schn.urmacher
DIRECTOR
Paula Barnstyn
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1921, under the laws of the State of New York.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
500 shares, no par value.
BANKING AF*FILIATIONS
Irving Trust Company, 49th Street office, N. Y.;
Bank of America, 12 Nicholas Lane, London,
E. C. 4, England.
J. E. Brulatour, Inc.
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Celebrity Productions, Inc.
723 Seventh Avenue '
Phone: Bryant 9-6067
New York City
PRESIDENT
P. A. Powers
VICE-PRESIDENT
H. A. Post
TREASURER
W. Ray Walker
SECRETARY
M. O'Leary
DATE OF INCORPORATION
August, 1929, under the laws of New York.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
200 shares, no par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Irving Trust.
Charles Chaplin Film Corporation
1416 North La Brea
Phone: HE-2141
Hollywood, California
PRESIDENT
Charles Chaplin
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Alfred Reeves
SECRETARY
Lois C. Watt
DIRECTOR
Loyd Wright
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1924, under laws of the State of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Closed Corp. No Market Issues.
Chesterfield Motion Picture Corp.
1 540 Broadway
Phone: BRyant 9-6884-5
Cable Address: Chespic
New York City
6331 Hollywood Blvd.
Phone: Hempstead 4121
Hollywood, Cal.
Studios: Pathe at Culver City
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
George R. Batcheller
Cinema Patents Company, Inc.
1776 Broadway
Phone: COlumbus 5-1776
New York City
PRESIDENT
M. J. Siegel
VICE-PRESIDENTS
R. I. POUCHER
H. A. HUEBNER
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
H. J. Yates. Jr.
DIRECTORS
H. J. Yates
M. J. Siegel
M. H. Lavenstein
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Columbia Pictures Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: Bryant 9-7900
New York City
PRESIDENT
Harry Cohn
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jack Cohn
SECRETARY
Charles Schwartz
TREASURER
A. Schneider
ASSISTANT TREASURER
L. J. Barbano
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
T. J. Elias
DIRECTORS
Harry Cohn
Jack Cohn
A. Schneider
Charles Schwartz
Sol Bornstein
Jack Kerner
Leo M. Blancke
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DATE OF INCORPORATION
January 10, 1924, under the laws of New York
State.
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES.
COMMON
1,000,000; issued 296,649; no par value.
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES,
PREFERRED
75,000; issued 75,000, no par value.
Commodore Pictures Corporation
1501 Broadway
Nc2V York City
Phone: PEnnsxlvania 6-1354
PRESIDENT
William Steiner
SECRETARY
F. E. Johnson
DIRECTORS
William Steiner
F. E. Iohnson
DATE A"ND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
January 11, 1935, New York City.
NUMBER OF SHARES
F'ive.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Corn Exchange Bank and Trust Co., 303 West
42nd Street, New York City.
Condor Pictures, Inc.
580 Fifth Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-2172
New York Cifv
PRESIDENT
George A. Hirliman
\TCE-PRESIDENTS
Michael H. Hoffman
Frank M. Snell
SECRETARY
Max Forst
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Lou Rantz
TREASURER
Albejst H. Liberman
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Donald Lieberman
DIRECTORS
Amedee J. \'an Beuren, Chairman of the Board;
George A. Hirliman, Michael H. Hoffman,
Frank M. Snell, Albert H. Lieberman, David
A. Brown, Harry J. Rothman, Glen W.
Stephens, Thomas R. Catton, William Siegel.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
December 12. 1936, in the State of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES
1,000,000 shares, common stock.
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc.
1776 Broadway
Phone: COlumbus 5-1776
New York City
PRESIDENT
Herbert J. Yates
TREASL'RER
H. J. Yates. Jr.
\ICE-PRESIDENTS
J. W. Aller
Ralph I. Poucher
M. J. SlEGEL
Walter W. Vincent
H. J. Yates, Jr.
SECRETARY
J. E. McMahon
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
R. S. RODGERS
E. H. Seifert
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
W. C. Bentley
DIRECTORS
J. W. Aller, R. W. Altschuler, J. P. Case, J.
W. Coffman, E. C. Dearstyne, A. D. Far-
well, J. E. MacPherson, R. I. Poucher, M. J.
Siegel, W. P. Stevens, W. W. Vincent, H. J.
Yates, H. J. Yates, Jr.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1928, Delaware.
Consolidated Theatres, Limited
503 Mayor Building
Phone: Lancaster 8681
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD and PRESIDENT
J. Arthur Hirsch
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. L. Geller
SECRETARY
J. J. Rosenthal
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Charles E. Kibbey
TREASURER
A. Adilman
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Charles E. Kibbey
DIRECTORS
L. M. Bloonifield, Joseph Lightstone and officers
listed above.
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Ottawa, Canada, Dominion Charter, December 15
1928.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
91,370 shares, no par value.
CAPITAL
$315,685.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Canadian Bank of Commerce, Montreal, Quebec
Canada.
Danubia Pictures, Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-4175
Cable Address: Dantibhlm
New York City
PRESIDENT
Eugene J. Lang
VICE-PRESIDENT A.ND TREASURER
Bela Black
Cecil B. DeMille Productions, Inc.
2010 DeMille Drive
Phone: OL-2981
Hollywood, California
PRESIDENT
Cecil B. DeMille
VICE-PRESIDENT
Constance A. DeMille
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Gladys Rosson
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Ella King Adams
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
RussEL A. Treacy
DIRECTORS
Cecil B. DeMille
Constance A. DeMille
Gladys Rosson
Ella King Adams
Cecilia DeMille Calvin
RussEL A. Treacy
DATE OF INCORPORATION
May, 1922, under laws of the State of Cali-
fornia.
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NUMBER OF SHARES
15,000 Authorized; 8,000 Common Issued, par
value $100.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank of America, N. T. & S. Association, Los.
Angeles, Cal., Union Bank & Trust Company,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Devon Film Corporation
1540 Broadway
Phone: BRyant 9-9883
New York City
PRESIDENT
Harold Auten
SECRETARY
Margaret March hart
Walt Disney Productions, Ltd.
2719 Hyperion Avenue
Los Angeles, California
PRESIDENT
Walter E. Disney
SECRETARY-TREASURER
George E. Morris
GENERAL MANAGER
Roy O. Disney
DATE OF INCORPORATION
December 16, 1929, under the laws of California.
NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING, COM-
MON
100,000, par value $2.50.
Eddie Dowling, Inc.
{See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Eastman Kodak Company ,
83 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, N. J.
CHAIRMAN
William G. Stuber
PRESIDENT
Frank W. Love joy
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. C. SlEVERS
Dr. C. E. Kenneth Mees
Albert F. Sulzer
Thomas J. Hargrave
Charles F'. Ames
ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENTS
Adolph Stuber, Dr. A. K. Chapman.
SECRETARY
Thomas J. Hargrave
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
M. K. Robinson
TREASURER
M. B. FoLsoM
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
J. L. Gorham, Frank M. Page, Archibald H.
Robinson.
DIRECTORS
Herman C. Sievers, Perley S. Wilcox, Frank W.
Lovejoy, William G. Stuber, James S. Watson,
Francis R. Hart, Daniel E. Evarts, C. E. K.
Mees, George H. Clark, Thomas J. Hargrave,
F. C. Mattison, Albert F. Sulzer, Rush Rhees.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 24, 1901, under the laws of New Jersey.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
2,263,150, no par value.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
61,657, par value $100.
Dupont Film Manufacturing Corporation
35 West 45th Street
New York City
PRESIDENT
Newton I. Steers
VICE-PRESIDENT
G. A. Scanlan
SECRETARY
M. D. Fisher
TREASURER
J. B. Eliason
DIRECTORS
Newton I. Steers, G. A. Scanlan, A. B. Echols,
O. H. Briggs, F. F. Kolbe, J. J. Moosmann.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 29, 1924, under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
10,000, no par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Chase National Bank, New York City.
DuWorld Pictures, Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-2943
Nezo York City
Cable: DUWORLDPIX
PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AND SECRETARY
Arthur A. Mayers
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Daniel L. Sickles
ASSISTANT TREASURER
M. Mermelstein
BOOKER
Miss A. Littman
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Corn Exchange Bank
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
January, 1934, New York City
Educational Pictures, Inc.
1501 Broadway
New York City
PRESIDENT
E. W. Hammons
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bruno Weyers
TREASURER
T. R. Williams
SECRETARY
Norman C. Nicholson
DIRECTORS
E. W. Hammons, Bruno Weyers, Hugh M.
Kahler. H. W. Masters. John R. Munn, Nor-
man C. Nicholson, T. R. Williams.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
February 4, 1927, under the laws of the State
of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
35,000 shares, $100 par value.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
250,000, no par value.
Electrical Research Products
(Snbsidiarv of Western Electric Co.)
250 West 57th Street
New York City
PRESIDENT
Edgar S. Bloom
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Whitford Drake
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. G. Knox
G. C. Pratt
E. E. Shumaker
SECRETARY
H. B. Gilmore
TREASURER
F. B. Foster, Jr.
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DIRECTORS
Edgar S. Bloom, Pres. Western Electric Co.
Whitford Drake
H. G. Knox
E. E. Shumaker
C. G. Stoll
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1927, under the laws of Delaware.
European Films Corporation
KKO Buildiiu,
Rockefeller Center
New York City
Phone: Circle 7-5737
Cable Address: EVFICA
PRESIDENT
Max a. Goldberg
SECRETARY-TREASURER
William Goldberg
Exploitation Pictures, Infc.
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: Circle 7-3473
New York City
PRESIDENT
Robert Mintz
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Rubin Goldberg
SECRETARY
Harry G. Kosch
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Benno Rubel
F. and M. Stageshows, Inc.
1560 Broadzuav
Phone: BRyant 9-3100
New York City
PRESIDENT
J. A. Partington
\'ICE-PRESIDENT
Marco Wolff
SECRETARY
Samuel Shayon
DIRECTORS
J. A. Partington
Marco Wolff
H. C. Arthur, Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Pictures Corporation
1041 North Formosa Avenue
Phone: GR. 5111
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Douglas Fairbanks
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Dennis F. O'Brien
SECRETARY
R. P. Fairbanks
TREASURER
C. E. Ericksen
DIRECTORS
Douglas Fairbanks
R. P. Fairbanks
Dennis F. O'Brien
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1917, under laws of the State of New York.
Fannous Players Canadian Corp., Ltd.
Royal Bank Building
Toronto, 2, Ontario
Phone: Elgin 0141
Canada
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Adolph Zukor
PRESIDENT
N. L. Nathanson
European — FuHer
DIRECTOR OF THEATRE OPERATIONS
J. J. F'itzgibbons
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Thomas J. Bragg
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
N. G. Barrow
COMPTROLLER
R. \V. Bolstad
DIRECTORS
Adolph Zukor, N. L. Nathanson, Hon. W. D.
Ross, J. J. Fitzgibbons, A. E. Dyment, Hon.
F. B. McCurdy, P. C, Thomas J. Bragg, R.
W. Bolstad, Major A. P. Holt, Y. Frank
Freeman.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1920, Dominion of Canada.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
600,000 authorized, 'no par value.
397,524 shares issued, December 28, 1935;
second, January, 1937.
Fanchon and Marco Agency, Inc.
{Sec Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Film Exchange, Inc., The
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
FitzPatrick Pictures, Incorporated
729 Seventh Ave.. N. Y. C.
Phone: BRyant 9-4383-4
Cable Address: Fit epic
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
James A. F'itzpatrick
VICE-PRESIDENT
Frank W. Madden-
SECRETARY
Betty Berger
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Connecticut, 1923.
Fox Theatres Corporation
1450 Broadway, New York CHy
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-4784
RECEIVER
Milton C. Weisman
Fox West Coast Theatres Corporation
{See Distribution Section — Company OtTiccrs)
French Motion Picture Corporation
126 West 46th Street
Phone: BRyant 9-0866-0892
New York City
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
John, S. Tapernoux
SECRETARY
Napoleon Vaillancourt
TREASURER
Rose G. Tapernoux
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
National City Bank, Times Square, N. Y. C.
E. E. Fulton Company
1018 S. Wabash Ave., Chicaao. 111.
PRESIDENT
C. II. Fulton
Futter Corporation, Ltd., The
1426 N. Beachwood Drive
Phone: Gl. 6137
Hollywood, California
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD AND PRESIDENT
Walter A. Futter
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Garrison — Hoffberg
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY
F. W. FUTTER
DIRECTORS
Walter A. Futter
F. W. Futter
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Los Angeles, under laws of State of California.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank of America, Hollywood Branch, National
City Bank, New York City.
Garrison Film Dist., Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-2S80
New York City
PRESIDENT
LuDwiG Landy
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
George Stern
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Sept., 1932, under the laws of the State of
New York.
Gaumont British Picture Corporation
of America
{See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
General Film Library, Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
M. J. Kandel
SECRETARY
Sidney Kandel
General Film Library of California, Inc.
1426 A^. Beachwood Drive, Hollywood
Phone: HE. 1191
PRESIDENT
Morris M. Landres
SECRETARY
Max Landres
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1933, under laws of the State of California.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
100, no par value.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
100, no par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Citizens National Bank, Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, Cal.
General Register Corporation
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
General Service Studios, Inc.
Eastern Studios
35-11 35th Avenue
Long Island Citv, N. Y.
VICE-PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER
G. V. T. Burgess
SECRETARY-COMPTROLLER
F. W. CUMMISKEY
TREASURER
F. B. Foster, Jr.
STUDIO MANAGER
G. A. NOFFKA
SOUND DIRECTOR
R. O. Strock
DATE OF INCORPORATION
February 5, 1932. under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
10,000 no par value.
General Talking Pictures
218 West ■Mad Street
Phone: Wisconsin 7-8626
N c'v York City
PRESIDENT
M. A. SCHLESINGER
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Joseph Stark
SECRETARY
S. A. SCHLESINGER
DIRECTORS
M. A. Schlesinger, Joseph Stark, S. A
Schlesinger, Philip Greenwald.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
September, 1928, under the laws of Delaware,
with license to do business in New YorK.
Golgotha Corporation
2SU West 57th Street
Phone: Circle 7-i7ii
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
Capt. G. McL. Baynes
Grand National Films, Inc.
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: Circle 6-2828
New York City
PRESIDENT
Edward L. Alperson
VICE-PRESIDENT
Edward J. Peskay
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Timothy F. Murphy
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-ASSISTANT
TREASURER
William J. Neary
ASSISTANT SECRETARY"
Anna Rosenthal
DIRECTORS
E. L. Alperson, Edward J. Peskay, Timothy F.
Murphy, Charles L. Stillman, Kirk W. Todd.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
March 28, 1936, Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
1,000,000 authorized. 655,000 issued, $1.00 par
value.
Guaranteed Pictures Co., Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-4370-4369.
New York City
Cable: GAPICTCO
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Mortimer D. Sikawitt
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Samuel Goldstein
Hearst Metrotone News, Inc.
(See DistribHtio)i Section — Company Officers)
J. H. Hoffberg Co., Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. C.
Phone: MEdaltion 3-3813-14
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
J. H. Hoffberg
SECRETARY
Philip Frankel
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
New York City, August, 1926.
NUMBER OF SHARES
100, par value $100.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
National City Bank.
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Hollywood Film Enterprises, Inc.
hfl60 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: Hillside 2181
Hully-u-ood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
William Horsley
VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. William Horsley
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
H. F. Cook
DIRECTORS
William Horsley
Mitf. William Horsley
H. F. Cook
DATE OF INCORPORATION
February, 1930, under laws of the State of
California.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
2,500 authorized, 1,123 issued, par value $100.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Security-First National Bank, Hollywood and
Cahuenga.
innperial Pictures, Inc.
729 Sez'eiitk A-reime
Phone: BRyant 9-8669
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
William M. Pizor
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Lewen Pizor
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Lewen Pizor
E. J. Smith
SECRETARY
B. Krell
TREASURER
A. J. BONNS
DIRECTORS
William M. Pizor
Lewen Pizor
E. J. Smith
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
April 8. 1937. Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
AUTHORIZED
1.000,000, par value $1.00.
Integrity Filnn Corporation
220 West A2nd Street
Phone: Wisconsin 7-9556
New York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Davide Calcagni
SECRETARY
Sergio Parmeciani
DATE OF INCORPORATION
About June 27. 1929, under the law of New
York State.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
5,000 shares, par value $10.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Banca Commerciale Italiana; National City
Bank.
Inter-Continent Film Corp.
50 Fast 42i:d Street
New York City
PRESIDENT
Lris RojAS De La Torre
SECRETARY
Enrique Prado
Hollywood — Keith
International Projector Corporation
88-96 Gold Street
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
E. G. HiNES
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. Griffin
L. S. Frappier
J. E. McAuLEY
TREASURER
M. V. Carroll
SECRETARY
R. B. LaRue
DIRECTORS
E. G. Hines, J. E. McAuley, W. E. Green,
R. N. Harder. O. E. Koegel.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
15,000 authorized, no par value. 10,000 shares
outstanding.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERERD
50.000 authorized, no par value. 24,951 shares
outstanding.
International Theatre Accessories
Corporation
Main Office: 636 IK/i Avenue
Nezv York City
Warehouse: 547 W. 46th Street
Shipping Department: 543 W. 47th Street
Nctv York City
Export Service Division: 636 llth Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT
J. A. Tanney
SECRETARY-TREASURER
M. E. Edelston
Manufacturers and export distributors of leading
lines of motion picture, theatre and amusement
supplies.
Jewel Productions, Inc.
410 East 32)id Street
Phone: AShland 4-2885
Netv York City
GENERAL MANAGER
Samuel Cummins
Keith-Albee-Orpheum Corporation
1270 Sirth Ai-enue
Phone: COlumbus i-6SQQ
New York City
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
PRESIDENT
Leo Spitz
VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Malcolm Kingsberg
TREASURER
Leon Goldberg
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
Louis Joffe
H. M. Pimstein
W. F. Whitman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
O. R. McMahon
W. J. Kernan
Wm. Murray
H. E. Newcomb
DIRECTORS
D. K. David, M. Goldwater, M. Kingsberg, P.
J. Malonev. Leo Spitz. L. P. Yandell.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
January 28. 1928. Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Capital stock issued. 2.064.304. of which 64,304
are convertible preferred, par value $100
each. 1.206.381 shares common of the par
value of $.01 each.
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Keith — Loew's
B. F. Keith Corporation
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: COlumbus S-6S00
Nezv York City
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
PRESIDENT
Leo Spitz
VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Malcolm Kingsberg
TREASURER
Leon Goldberg
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
Louis Joffe
Harry M. Pimstein
William F. Whitman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
O. R. McMahon
W. J. Kernan
Wm. IMURRAY
H. E. Newcomb
DIRECTORS
Donald K. David, Monroe Goldwater, Malcolm
KinRiDerg, Peter Maloney, Leo Spitz, L. P.
Yandell.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
March 15. 1926, New York City.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Capital stock, 400,000 shares, no par value.
Kinotrade
723 Seventh Avenue
Nezv York City
Phone: BRyant 9-S107
OWNER
Roman Rebush
John Krinnsky & Gifford Cochran, Inc.
509 Madison Avenue
Phone: PLaca .V9563
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
John Krimsky
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT AND
CHAIRMAN
Gifford A. Cochran
SECRETARY
Bruno Kemner
TREASURER
Ira Mangel
DIRECTORS
John Krimsky
Gifford A. Cochran
Bruno Kemner
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
New York City, 1933.
Lenauer International Films Inc.
202 West SSth Street
Phone: Circle 7-6591
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
Tean H. Lenauer
SECRETARY
Archibald Lewine
Liberty Picture Corporation
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: Circle 7-3945
New York Citv
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
M. H. Hoffman
VICE-PRESIDENT
BuDD Rogers
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October, 1933, under the laws of the State of
California.
Harold Lloyd Corporation
1010 A^. Las Palmas Avenue
Phone: GRanite 3111
Hollywood, Cat.
PRESIDENT
Harold C. Lloyd
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
J. Darsie Lloyd
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT AND
ASSISTANT TREASURER
George M. Thompson
SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER
William R. Eraser
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
R. C. Gortner
DIRECTORS
Harold C. Lloyd
T. Darsie Lloyd
William R. Eraser
DATE OF INCORPORATION
April 24, 1922, under the laws of the State of
California. Is a closed corporation.
Lloyds Film Storage Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-5600-4
Cable Address: Loyfilstor
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Florence E. Miles
VICE-PRESIDENT
Samuel RubeNkStein
SECRETARY
E. B. DiEL
Loew's Incorporated
1540 Broadzvay
Phone: BRyant 9-7800
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
Nicholas M. Schenck
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. Robert Rubin
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
David Bernstein
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Arthur M. Loew
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Edward A. Schiller
Edgar J. Mannix
Al Lichtman
Sam Katz
SECRETARY
Leopold Friedman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Charles K. Stern, Charles C. Moskowitz, Len
Cohen. R. Lazarus.
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
J. T. Mills, H. Helborn, Isidor Frey, Ben
Thau.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
November 23, 1916. under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
.Si.^OO 000.00. 3.000 shares issued, par value $100.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank of America National Trust and Savings
Association, Culver City Branch, Culver City,
California.
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Mascot — Nuovo Mondo
Mascot Pictures Corporation
1776 Broadway
Phone: Circle 7-3177
New York City
PRESIDENT
Nat Levine
P'IRST \ICE-PKES1DENT ANIJ SECRETARY
Gordon W. Levoy
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Morris Goodman
TREASURER AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
J. S. Kessler
DIRECTCJRS
Nat Levine, Gordon, W. Levov, Morris Good-
ilAN.
Meikon Motion Picture Laboratory
South Weymouth
Mass.
PRESIDENT
t). D. Melkon
Mentone Productions, Inc.
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: COlumbus 5-7970
New York City
PRESIDENT-TREASURER
Milton E. Schwarzwald
\TCE-PRESIDENT
R. Schwarzwald
SECRETARY
Jos. Gershenson
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
H. Golden
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Milton E. Schwarzwald, R. Schwarzwald, Jos.
Gershenson.
Mitchell Camera Corporation
665 North Robertson Boulevard
West Hollywood
Cat.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Stanley S. Anderson
Modern Filnn Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-9635
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
George Barnett
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT-TREASURER
Hexry R. Arias
SECRETARY
Benjamin Hemsey
DIRECTORS
George Barnett, Henry A. Arias, Mrs. George
Barnett, Mrs. Henry R. Arias.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
September. 1930, New Y^ork.
NUMBER OF SHARES
200. no par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Irving Trust Company, 49th Street and Seventh
Avenue, New York City.
Trade Bank of New York, 225 West 34th Street.
New York City.
Monogram Pictures Corporation
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: COlumbus 5-7674-5
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
W. Ray Johnston
VICE-PRESIDENT FOR^ PRODUCTION
Scott R. Dunlap
SECRETARY
M. S. White
TREASURER
Herschel Stuart
COMPTROLLER
J. P. Friedhoff
DIRECTORS
Sol A. Rosenblatt, Scott R. Dunlap, J. A. Sisto,
William Rhinelander Stewart, W. Ray Johns-
ton.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
W. Ray Johnston, New Yorl:, N. Y"^.
John W. Mangham, Atlanta, Ga.
Howard Stubbins, Los Angeles, Cal.
Ed Blumenthal, Dallas, Texas.
Henri Elnian. Chicago, 111.
Charles W. Tranipe, Milwaukee, Wis.
Benjamin Welansky, Boston, Mass.
Scott R. Dunlap, Hollvwood. Cal.
Edward A. Golden, New York, N. Y.
Norton V. Ritchev. New York, N. Y.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
November. 1936, Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
1.000,000, par value $1.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company, 49th
Street and Fifth Avenue, New York; Chase
National Bank, Rockefeller Center, New York;
Bank of America, Hollywood, Cal.
Movietonews, Inc.
{.See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
National Broadcasting Company, Inc.
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
National-Penn Printing Company
1233 Vine Street
Phone: LOcust 0538
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PRESIDENT
Simon Libros
VICE-PRESIDENT
Albert Blofson
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Oscar Libros
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1931, Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES
1,000 authorized, par value 100.
200 shares issued.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Pennsylvania Company, 15th Street and South
Pennsylvania Square, Philadelphia, Pa.
National Screen Service
(Sec Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Nuovo Mondo Motion Pictures, Inc.
630 Ninth Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-6092
New York City
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
Count A. Facchetti-Guiglia
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Miss Frances Lo Monaco
NTCE-PRESIDENT
John Messina
SECRETARY
Leo Caruso
TREASURER
Leo Seligman
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Paramount — Radio
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
New York City.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
200. No par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Banco di Napoli Trust Company.
Paramount Pictures, Inc.
Paramount Building
1501 Broadway
New York City
PRESIDENT
Barney Balaban
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Adolph Zukor
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Neil F. Agnew
Austin C. Keough
Henry Herzbrun
Y. F. Freeman
John W. Hicks, Jr.
SECRETARY
Austin C. Keough
TREASURER
Walter B. Cokell
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Geo. L. Bagnali.
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
Norman Collyer
Jacob H. Karp
Frank Meyer
COMPTROLLER
Fred Mohrhardt
DIRECTORS
Neil F. Agnew
Barney Balaban
Hon. Stephen Callaghan
H. a. Fortington
Harvey D. Gibson
A. Conger Goodyear
Stanton. Griffis
Duncan G. Harris
John D. Hertz
H. O. King
Paul McClintock
Charles A. McCulloch
Maurice Newton
Y. F. Freeman
E. V. Richards
Adolph Zukor
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Incorporated under the laws of New York State
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
2,330,449.
NUMBER OF SHARES. PREFERRED
155,890, first preferred.
597,651. second preferred.
Pathe News, Inc.
35 IV est 45tli Street
Phone: BRyant 9-1300
.Vt'ic York City
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Leo Spitz
PRESIDENT
Ned E. Depinet
\TCE-PRESIDENT
Frederic Ullman, Jr.
TREASURER
W. H. Clark
SECRETARY
William Mallard
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
A. J. MacPhail, O. R. McMahon
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
J. Miller Walker, Gordon E. Youngman.
A. J. MacPhail
DIRECTORS
Ned E. Depinet
James G. Harbord
Frederic Ullman, Jr.
Lunsford p. Yandell
William Mallard
I KO Spitz
DATE OF INCORPORATION
February 18, 1931, under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
100, par value -100.
Pax Filnns, Inc.
723 Seventh Ai'enue
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
E. I. LOPERT
GENERAL MANAGER AND SECRETARY
Frank Kassler
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bill Weissman
Edward Simmons
TREASURER
S. P. Fisher
Mary Pickford Company
1041 North Formosa Avenue
Phone: GR. Sill
Hollywood, California
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Mary Pickford
VICE-PRESIDENT
Lloyd Wright
SECRETARY
N. A. McKay
Pictorial Film Library, Inc.
130 West 46th Street, New York
Phone: BRvant 9-4151
Cable: Pilil
PRESIDENT
Milton J. Salzburg
TREASURER AND SECRETARY
Harold Baumstone
LIBRARIAN
J. Sheldon Salzburg
Principal Distributing Corporation
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Inc.
Principal Film Exchange,
630 Ninth Avenue
Phone: CHickering 4-0328
New York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Sherman S. Krellberg
SECRETARY
M. J. Krellberg
Progress Film Library
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-5600-4
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
F. E. Miles
VICE-PRESIDENT
S. Rubenstein
Radio Corporation of America
RCA Building
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York City
PRESIDENT
David Sarnoff
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VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Manton Davis
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE
PATENT DEPARTMENT
Otto S. Schairer
COMPTROLLER
H. A. Sullivan
TREASURER
George S. De Sousa
ASSISTANT TREASURER
LUNSFORD P. YANDELL
SECRETARY
Lewis MacConnach
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Robert C. Proppe
DIRECTORS
James G. Harbord, chairman of the board,
Radio Corporation of America, RCA Build-
ing, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City.
Newton D. Baker, Union Trust Building,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Cornelius N. Bliss, Room 4000, No. 1 Wall
Street, New York City.
Arthur E. Braun, president. Farmers Deposit
National Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Bertram Cutler, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New
York. N. Y.
John Hays Hammond, Jr., c/o Hammond Radio
Research Laboratory, Gloucester, Mass.
Edward W. Harden, Room 2300, 52 Wall
Street, New York City.
Edward J. Nally, Greenwich, Conn.
DeWitt Millhauser, 24 Pine Street, New
York City.
David Sarnoff, president, Radio Corporation
of America, RCA Building, 30 Rockefeller
Plaza, New York City.
James R. Sheffield, 80 Maiden Lane, New
York City.
Frederick Strauss, 54 Wall Street, New York
City.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 17, 1919, under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
18,500,000 authorized, no par value.
13,879,556 issued, no par value.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
$3.50 Cumulative Convertible First Preferred
no par value authorized 920,300 shares, issued
899,092,8 shares.
"B" Preferred Cumulative, authorized and
issued (Unconverted under Recapitalization
Plan approved by Stockholders April 7, 1936)
17,653 shares.
COMMON, NO PAR VALUE
Authorized: 18,500,000 shares.
Issued: 13.879.556 shares.
Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corporation
1270 Sixth Airenue
New York City
PRESIDENT
Leo Spitz
SECRETARY
William Mallard
DIRECTORS
David Sarnoff
James G. Harbord
Edward W. Harden
L. P. Vandf.ll
George N, Armsby
Maurice Goodman
Cornelius N. Bliss
Frederick Strauss
Leo Spitz
DeWitT MlLLHAUSEn
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 25, 1928. under the laws of Maryland.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
4,500,000, authorized, no par value.
2,593,991 J4 issued, as of December 31, 1934.
Radio — Reliance
Raspin Productions, Inc.
580 Fifth Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-5965
New York City
PRESIDENT
Edwin B. Raschbaum
SECRETARY
R. K. Crane
TREASURER
T. M. Roth
DIRECTORS
Edwin B. Raschbaum
T. M. Roth
R. K. Crane
John McGill
DATE OF INCORPORATION
July, 1931, under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
10,000, no par value.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
2,000, par value $100.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS ^ ^, ^,
Sterling National Bank, New York City, N. Y.
RCA Manufacturing Connpany, Inc.
Camden, New Jersey
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
David Sarnoff
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
G. K. Throckmorton
VICE-PRESIDENTS
L. B. Morris
F. H, Corregan
J. C. Warner
L. M. Clement
J. T. Clement
J. M. Smith
N. A. Mears
R. Shannon
TREASURER
J. D. Cook
ASSISTANT TREASURER
E. F. Haines
F. H. Troup
ASSISTANT COMPTROLLER
E. J. Schneider
SECRETARY
F. H. Corregan
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
David Mackay
C. B. Myers
F. H. Troup
DIRECTORS
Cornelius N. Bliss
Arthur E. Braun
Elmer T. Cunningham
James G. Harbord
Edward W. Harden
DeWitt Millhauser
Edward J. Nally
David Sarnoff
James R. Sheffield
Frederick Strauss
George K. Throckmorton
J. C. Warner
DATE OF INCORPORATION
December IS. 1934, under the laws of Delaware.
Reliance Pictures, Inc.
1501 Broadu'av
Phone: BRyant 9-0885
New York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Harry M. Goetz
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Edward Small
THE
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3 8
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
879
RKO— Sound
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Louis Swarts
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Frances Weil
DIRECTORS
Harry M. Goetz, Edward Small, Beatrice Goetz,
Morris Small.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
May 20, 1932, New York.
NUMBER OF SHARES
5000 no par value.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Chemical Bank & Trust Company.
RKO Radio Pictures. Inc.
RKO Building
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: COlumbus 5-6500
New York City
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
PRESIDENT
Leo Spitz
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ned E. Depinet
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
PRODUCTION
Samuel J. Briskin
VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND
GENERAL COUNSEL
William Mallard
TREASURER
William H. Clark
DIRECTORS
Samuel J. Briskin, William H. Clark, Ned E.
Depinet, William Hamilton, James G. Har-
bord, William Mallard, Leo Spitz, Lunsford
P. Yandell.
Republic Pictures Corporation
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Rex Film Corporation
RKO Building
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: COlumbus 5-1854
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
B. K. Blake
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Elmer A. Rogers
TREASURER
Elmer A. Rogers
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
April. 1935. New York.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
200, no par value
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Chase Bank, Rockefeller Center
Ritchey International Corporation
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers')
Romer Grey Pictures, Ltd.
3680 Beverly Blvd.
Phone: FE. 1321
^^^ . „ Los Angeles, California
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
LiNA Elise Grey
PRESIDENT
RoMER Grey
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
WoLcoTT Webster
SECRETARY
Edwin G. Bowen
TREASURER
E. E. DovLE
DIRECTORS
LiNA Elise Grey
Edwin G. Bowen
Romer Grey
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
5,000, par value $10.00, 4,000 issued.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank of America.
Ross Federal Service, Inc.
6 East 4Sth Street
Phone: MUrrayhill 2-62.30
New York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Harry A. Ross
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Densmore a. Ross
Clifford B. Ross
secretary
Frank X. Miske
directors
Harry A. Ross
Densmore A. Ross
Clifford B. Ross
Frank X. Miske
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
October 31, 1931, under the laws of Dela*vare.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
5,000 shares, par value $10.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
The National City Bank of New York
Title Guarantee & Trust Company, N. Y.
New York Trust Company, N. Y.
Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust
Company, Chicago.
Cleveland United National Bank, Cleveland.
Bank of America. Los Angeles.
Royal Filnn Exchanges, Inc.
630 Ninth Avenue
Phone: Circle 6-4724
New York City, N. Y.
PRESIDENT
Mannie Meyer
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ben Levine
Sales on Sound Corporation
(Sec Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Scandinavian Talking Pictures, Inc.
220 West 42nd Street
Phone: Wisconsin 7-2152
New York City
PRESIDENT
Ernest Mattsson
Soundfiinn Enterprises, Inc.
723 Seventh Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-3248
New York City
PRESIDENT
J. BuRGi Contner
VICE-PRESIDENT
E. I. Lopert
SECRETARY AND CASHIER
Peggy Ouis
Sound Pictures, Inc.
(See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
880
Syndicate Pictures Corporation
RKO Building
Radio City
Neit Vurk City
PRESIDENT
W. Ray Johnston
SECRETARY
M. S. White
TREASURER
J. P. Friedhoff
DIRECTORS
VV. Ray JoHi\,ston, president, Monogiaiii Pic-
tures Corp.
M. S. White, secretary. Monogram Pictures
Corp.
J. P. Friedhof, treasurer of Monogram Pictures
Corp.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1928, under the laws of New York State.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
10,000, no par value.
Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation
823 North Seward Street — 1016 North Cole Avenue
Phone: GRanite 1101
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus
VICE-PRESIDENTS •
J. A. Ball
George F. Lewis
G. F. Rackett
TREASURER
D. S. Shattuck
DIRECTORS
Eversley Childs, Bon Ami Company, 17 Bat-
tery Place, New York.
Robert Cushman, Roberts, Cushman & Wood-
berry, 31 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.
Herbert T. Kalmus, 823 North Seward Street,
Hollywood, Cal.
George F. Lewis, Tibbetts, Lewis, Rand &
Lazo, IS Broad Street, New York.
Albert W. Hawkes, Congoleum-Nairn, Inc.,
Kearny, New Jersey.
John McHugh, Discount Corporation of New
York, 58 Pine Street, New York.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
November 19, 1915, under the laws of Maine.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
329.700 par value $1.00.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
National Shawmut Bank of Boston; First Na-
tional Bank of Boston; Chemical Bank and
Trust Company, New York; Security-First
National Bank, Hollywood; Bank of America,
Hollywood.
Time, Inc. (March of Time Division)
(_See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
Tower Productions, Inc.
630 Ninth Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-4640
New York City
PRESIDENT
Joseph Simmonds
TREASURER AND SECRETARY
Herman Gluckman
Trans-Lux Daylight Picture Screen
Corporation
Radio City, New York
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Percy N. Furber
Syndicate — UFA
PRESIDENT
Percival E. Furber
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Arthur C. Payne
\ ICE-PRESIDENTS
Robert L. Daine
Percival E. Furbejj
SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER
Edward T. Holway
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
A. T. Mulcahy
Treo Film Exchange of New York, Inc.
630 Ninth Avenue
Phone: LAckdwanna 40548
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
Mannie Meyer
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ben Levine
Tru Pictures Company, Inc.
RKO Building
1270 Sixth Avenue
Phone: COlumbus S-\2,SA
New York City
PRESIDENT
Elmer A. Rogers
SECRETARY-TREASURER
B. K. Blake
DIRECTORS
B. K. Blake
Elmer A. Rogers
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
New York
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
200, no par value
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Chase Bank, Rockefeller Center
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
444 West 56th St.. N. Y. C.
Phone: COlunibus S-3320
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Joseph M. Schenck
PRESIDENT
Sidney R. Kent
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
William C. Michel
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Darryl F. Zanuck
William Goetz
TREASURER
Sydney Towell
SECRETARY
Felix A. Jenkins
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
John P. Edmondson
J. H. Lang
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
W. S. Bell
R. B. SiMONSON
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
February 1, 1915, New York City.
UFA^Fifms. Inc.
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-7890
New York City
PRESIDENT
George Nitze
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ern,est Eisele, Jr.
SECRETARY
Robert C. Richter
TREASURER
George Nitze
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
881
United Artists — Warner
United Artists Corporation
(.See Distribution Section — Company Officers)
United Artists Theatres of California, Inc.
Los Angeles, Cat.
PRESIDENT
Joseph M. Schenck
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND
TREASURER
Lou Anger
DIRECTORS
Lou Anger
Joseph M. Schenck
J. B. CODD
G. S. Reinhardt
Universal Pictures Company, Inc.
Rockefeller Center, New York City
PRESIDENT
R. H. Cochrane
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
J. Cheever Cowdin
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Charles Rogers
SECRETARY
W. S. McKay
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Helen E. Hughes
TREASURER
C. B. Paine
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Eugene F, Walsh
DIRECTORS
R. H. Cochrane
P. D. Cochrane
J. Myer Schine
W. S. McKay
J. Cheever Cowdin
Charles Rogers
Paul G. Brown
Wm. Freiday
Budd Rogers
DATE OF INCORPORATION
January 10, 1925, under the lav/s of the Stat;
of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
250,000 shares, $1.00 par value.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
First Preferred 18,000 shares.
Second Preferred, 20,000 shares.
The Van Beuren Corporation
580 Fifth Afcnue
Phone: MEdallion 3-2172
New York City
PRESIDENT
Ameoee J. Van Beuren
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANA-
GER
Frank M. Snell
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ned E. Depinet
SECRETARY
J. Miller Walker
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
William Mallard
TREASURER
Garrett Van Wagner
ASSISTANT TREASURER
O. R. McMahon
DIRECTORS
Amedee J. Van Beuren, Frank M. Snell, Ned E.
Depinet, Jules Levy, Garrett Van Wagner,
George Hirliman.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 16, 1928, in the State of Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES
100,000 shares Class A stock.
2,700 shares Class B stock.
Victory Pictures Corporation
723 Sci'cnth Ai'cnue
Phone. BRyant 9-2790
New York City
9077 Venice Bouleimrd
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Sam Katzman
VICE-PRESIDENT
Irving Cohen
SECRETARY
L. Ryan
DATE OF INCORPORATION
April, 1935.
Wafilnns, Inc.
1501 Broadivay, Room 1602
Phone PEnnsylvania 6-8367
New York City
1426 N. Beachwood
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Walter A. Futter
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
F'red W. Futter
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
M. Craddock
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1925, under the laws of New York State.
NUMBER OF SHARES
25 shares par value $100 each.
SUBSIDIARIES
Futter Productions, Inc.
Record Pictures, Inc.
The Futter Corp., Ltd.
Diversion Pictures, Inc.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
321 West 44th Street
New York City
PRESIDENT
H. M. Warner
VICE-PRESIDENTS
A. Warner
J. L. Warner
S. E. Morris
H. Starr
S. P. Friedman
SECRETARY
R. W. Perkins
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
H. S. Bareford
C. H. Wilder
E. K. Hessberg
TREASURER
A. Warner
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
W. S. McDonald
P. A. Chase
ASSISTANT TREASURER AND COMP
TROLLER
S. Carlisle
AUDITOR
T. J. Martin
ASSISTANT AUDITOR
H. M. Doherty
DIRECTORS
S. Carlisle
Stanleigh p. Friedman
Albert Warner
H. M. Warner
Jack L. Warner
R. W. Perkins
Jos. Bernhasd
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
882
Waddill Catchings
Chas. S. Guggenheimer
Morris Wolf
Sau £. Morris
DATE OF INCORPORATION
April 3, 1923, under the laws of Delaware.
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES, COM
MON
7,500,000. Shares outstanding 3,801, 344'^, pai
value, $5.00.
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES,
PREFERRED
103,107 Shares outstanding 103,107, no par
Yalue.
SUBSIDIARIES
Vitagraph, Inc.; The Vitaphone Corporation;
Warner Bros. Theatres, Inc.; Harms, Inc.;
Remick Music Corporation; Brunswick Radic
Corporation; Stanley Company of America.
Welgot Trailer Service, Inc.
630 Ninth Avenue
CHickering 4-3790
New York City
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD AND PRESIDENT
Martin Gottlieb
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Dorothy Welsh
SECRETARY
Julia Gottlieb
TREASURER
Charles L. Welsh
DIRECTORS
Martin Gottlieb
Charles L. Welsh
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Under the laws of the State of New York.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Corn Exchange Bank, 42nd Street and 8th
Avenue, New York City.
Western Electric Co.
195 Broadway
New York City
PRESIDENT
Edgas S. Bloom
VICE-PRESIDENTS
C. G. Stoll
W. F. HOSFORD
C. L. Rice
F. W. Bierwirth
W. H. Meese
T. Brooke Price
W. T. Teague
J. W. Bancker
SECRETARY
H. B. Gilmore
TREASURER
F. H. Leggett
DIRECTORS
Walter C. Allen
James W. Bancker
Edgar S. Bloom
John M. Davis
Harvey D. Gibson
Welgot — Zeidman
Richard H. Gregory
William F. Hosford
William B. Joyce
Frederic H. Leggett
David Levinger
Thomas I. Parkinson
T. Brooke Price
Clarence G. Stoll
William T. Teague
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1881, under the laws of Illinois.
Present company, 1915, under laws of New
York.
Western Service Studios, Inc.
(.Formerly Educational Talking Pictures)
1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
E. W. Hammons
TREASURER
T. R. Williams
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bruno Weyers
SECRETARY
Norman C. Nicholson
DIRECTORS
E. W. Hammons, Bruno Weyers, Norman C.
Nicholson.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
June 11, 1931, under the laws of the State of
Delaware.
NUMBER OF SHARES
65,000 shares without par value.
10,000 shares Class A.
55,000 shares Class B.
World Pictures Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-2943
New York City
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
Irvin Shapiro
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY
AND TREASURER
J. POPKIN
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1936, New York.
Bennie F. Zeidnnan Productions, Inc.
7250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, Calif.
New York Office: 1501 Broadway
PRESIDENT
B. F. Zeidman
SECRETARY
Florence Cooper
TREASURER
Ben W. Solomon
DIRECTORS
B. F. Zeidman
Florence Cooper
Ben W. Solomon
DATE OF INCORPORATTON
August 26, 1931.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
883
Financial Statements
Of Year Summarized
AMERICAN SEATING CO.
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended
December 3 I :
1936
1935
Net Sales
$7,031,563
4,802,404
$4,917,642
Cost of sales
Operating expenses
1,345,481
4,280,210
Operating income
883.678
637,432
Other income
100,658
110,514
Total income
984,336
747,946
156,262
152,816
Federal taxes
78,100
40,300
Interest
112,404
162,171
Provis. for bad debts
56,333
39,982
Miscell. deductions
39,869
22,415
Net income
541,368
330,262
101,437
Cash & stock dividends..
42,010
Stock
363,740
Surplus additions :
Profits on purch. co's
own bonds
6,794
Partial realiz. on misc.
mvestments
29,351
lO.OOO
Surplus deductions:
Loss on demol. of dwell-
ing on co's land
24,566
Previous year adjust
500
Incr. in surp. for yr...,.
63,532
321,990
Def. from pre v. year....
369,881
691,871
Profit & Loss def
306,349
369,881
Earnings per share
$2.45
$1.63
Comparative Consolidated
December 3 I :
Assets:
Land, bldgs, etc
Special deposits
Cash in clsd. banks (net)
Investments
Prepayments & deferred
charges
Current Assets:
Cash
Accts. rec. (less res.)....
Other receivables
Inventories
Cash sur. value life insur.
Balance Sheet,
1936
',549,476
1
4,122
134,204
279,683
,316,141
11,839
,833,656
57,602
Total Current Assets.
Total Assets
Liabilities:
74,498,921
$7,186,725
Common stock
Funded debt . .
778,615
668,000
1935
$2,568,073
711,000
10,528
5,664
144,248
328,139
1,454,713
16,268
1,483,799
52,750
$3,335,669
.,775,182
$3,414,875
1,668.000
Bonds called for redemp-
tion 711,000
Deferred income 31,133 17,438
Capital surplus 758,734 1,065,083
P. & L. Surplus 100,897 d 366,961
Current liabilities:
Notes payable 400,000
Accounts payable 335,168 208.641
Accrued interest 25,020 23,361
Tax reserve 89,158 33,745
Total current liabilities.. $ 849,346 $ 265,747
Total liabilities $7,186,725 $6,775,182
Net Working Capital.... $3,649,575 $3,069,922
d — deficit.
V
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORP.
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Assets: Mar. 27'27 Mar. 27'36
Land, bldgs. etc. (net).. $2,230,567 $1,962,810
Inv. in subs 526,439 794,399
Cash withheld from outs.
prod 3,267 12.008
Deposits 5,032 5,070
Inv. in partly owned co. 138,494 125,975
Adv. to afifil. prod 164,479 114,807
Misc. sees 1,836 2,151
Prepayments 277,805 274,305
Current assets:
Cash 1,538,150 1,314,535
Time deposits 500,000
Notes rec 3,259 250
Accounts rec 451,001 352,735
Adv. to outs, prod 599,761 528,836
Inventories 8,445,786 6,996,085
Cash val. life ins 87,818 77,705
Total current assets $11,125,775 $9,770,146
Total assets $14,473,694 $13,061,671
Liabilities:
Pfd. stock $3,487,500 $3,487,500
Common stock 4,095,604 3,536.208
Deposits payable 56,120 54.650
Res. for conting 259.182 237.197
Deferred income 269,185 305,100
Stock div. on com 90,081
Funds withheld from
outs. prod. acct. of
claims 3,267 12.868
Capital surplus 67,256 67,342
P. & L. surplus 4,724,171 3,576,060
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
884
Current liabilities:
Notes payable
Accounts payable 984,522
Due to outs, prod 115,1%
Tax reserve 302,601
Dividends payable 79,090
Total current liabilities.. $1,511,409
Total liabilities $14,47.^,694
Net working capital $9,614,366
$1,694,665
$13,061,671
$8,075,481
Consolidated Income Account, 52 Weeks
Ended:
June 27'36 June 29'35
Gross revenue $15,301,552 $14,389,782
Share to oth. prod 335,325 221,471
Cost of accessories 311,046 321,144
General expenses 4,364,.305 4,187,941
Oper. prof, of for. subs. 137,269 230,847
Operating income 10.430.145 9.890,073
Other income 41,130 86,686
Total income 10,471,275 9.976.759
Amort, of f^lms 8,638,066 7,840.960
Exp. of new subs 10,532
Federal taxes 264.348 310,000
Net income 1,568.861 1.815.267
Pfd. dividends 32,091 51,783
Conv. pfd. divs 101.291
Common dividends (cash) 256.445 174,987
Common divs. stock).... 1,353,715 112.071
Bal. after divs d 174,68-1 1,476,426
Incr. in surp. for yr d 609,091 1,476,426
Surp. fr. prev. yr 4,627.554 3,151,128
P. & L. surplus 4,018,463 4,627,554
Earnings per $2.75 pfd.sh. $20.92
Earnings per $3.00 pfd.sh. $105.17
Earnings per com shr... 4.96 a9.91
a — includes 50 per cent stock dividend otherwise
would be $6.61.
d — deficit.
CONSOLIDATED FILM.
INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended
December 3 I :
1936 1935
Net sales & pat. roy.... $9,496,488 $9,262,930
Cost of sales & exp 8,269,550 7,981,906
Operating income 1,226,938 1.281,024
Other income 324,608 369,143
Total income 1,551,546 1.650,167
Depreciation 266.675 231,326
Idle plant exp 45,535 20,282
Bad debts 155,847 161,8,^3
Federal taxes 140,000 100,000
Interest 23,974 59.275
.Net income 919,516 1,077,451
Preferred dividends 700,000 500.000
Balance after dividends.. 219,516 577,451
Surplus additions:
Profits on sale sees.
Adj. min. int
752
41,866
Surplus deductions:
Cost of settling damage
Ci'aim for fire in co's
labs, in 1929
Undepr. cost of demolish-
ed property
Loss on sale of properties
of subs, cos
Incr. in surp. for year...
Surp. from prev. year. . .
P. & L. surplus
Earnings per $2 pfd. shr.
Earnings per pfd. stock
participating
Earnings per com. shr...
162,949
29,433
27,886
4,044,456
4,072.342
$2.30
$2.00
$0.23
1936
450,725
3,593,731
4,044,456
$2.69
$2.00
$0.53
1935
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet,
December 3 I :
Assets:
Land, bldg., etc. (net)...
Prints & negatives
Goodwill, patents, etc
Investments
Inv. in af¥il. cos
Notes receivable
Depos. in closed banks..
Deferred charges
Other assets
i,612,131
$5,301,241
226,628
225,214
2,100
320,863
.,000,066
1,800,000
16,456
338,371
334,882
13,070
Current assets:
Cash
Notes & accts. rec.
Int. & divs. rec. .. .
Inventories
Cash val. life ins..
163,284
418,883
4,502,193
3,857,983
136,119
114,876
647.246
635,998
101,330
89,190
Total current assets.
Total assets
$5,550,172
Liabilities:
Preferred stock
Common stock
Minority interest ...
Sundry liabilities ..,
Capital surplus
P. & L. surplus
Current liabilities:
Notes payable
Accounts payable ..
Accruals
Tax reserve
Dividends payable .
R. E. Mtg. payable.
Total current liabilities.
Total liabilities
$2,007,275
$5,116,930
$12,740,373 $13,117,687
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
524,973
524,973
19,603
14.400
13,292
101,781
101,781
4,072,342
4,044,456
931.107
1,335,619
695,498
559.087
144,006
175,093
223,664
248,386
100,000
13,666
15,000
$2,433,185
$12,740,373 $13,117,687
Net working capital.
$3,542,897
$2,683,745
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
885
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY LOEWS. INC.
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended:
Dec. 26'36 Dec. 28'35
Net Sales $119,800,209 $105,082,875
Operating expenses 90,891,229 80,223,636
Operating income 28,908,880 24,859,239
Prof, on sale of sec 128,808 28,279
Other income 1,141,854 1,112,492
Total income 30,179,542 25,995,010
Depreciation 6,252,894 6,379,823
U. S. & For. inc. ta.xes. 4,532,928 3,007,554
Misc. deductions 275,422 676,382
Net income 18,906,371 15,913,251
Preferred dividends 369,942 369,942
Common dividends 15,193,717 12,380,066
Bal. after dividends 3,342,712 3,163,243
Surplus deductions:
Amt. trans, to res 2,000,000
Exc. of cost of shrs. over
book value of Kodak
(E. Africa) 190,057
Incr. in surp. 4 yr 1,152,655 3,163,243
Surp. from pre V. year.... 87,763.345 80,600,102
P. & L surplus 84,916,000 83,763,345
Earn, per 6% pfd. stk. $$306.64 $258.09
Earnings per com. stk... $8.24 $6.91
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Assets: Dec. 26'36 Dec. 28'35
Land, Bldgs., etc., net... $71,980,712 $65,831,009
Inv. in affil. cos 846,767 1,305,804
Kodak Employ. Assoc. &
Home Projects 1,683,721 2,112,431
Other investments 3,113,112 2,926,072
Deferred charges 984,859 994,563
Current assets:
Cash 17,352,766 20,975,502
Marketable securities 18.289,,390 17,855,828
Accts. & bills rec 17,964,215 16,586,837
Inventories 38,528,181 39,758,981
Total current assets $92,134,552 $95,177,148
Total assets $170,743,723 $168,347,027
Liabilities:
6% pfd. stock $6,165,700 $6,165,700
Common stock 22.509,210 22.509,210
Resp. for conting 9,849,246 9,978,733
Paid-in surplus 28.617.861 28,617,861
P. & L. surplus 84,816,000 83,763,345
Current Liabilities:
Accts. payable 7,671,960 6,268,885
Bills disc 2,378,473
Tax reserve 7,544,878 5,195,951
Dividends payable 3,468,867 3,468,867
Total current liabilities..
Total liabilities
Net working capital
$18,685,705 $17,312,177
Consolidated
Ended:
Income Account, 28 Weeks
Mar. 11'37 Mar. 12'36
Operating income $12,390,097 $7,878,998
Depr. & Taxes 3,783,967 2,845,960
Net income 8,606,130 5,033,038
Earngs. per $6.50 pfd... 37.65 23.56
Earngs. per common ... 3.05 1.97
Comparative Consolidated Income Account,
Years Ended:
Aug. 31'36 Aug. 31'35
$170,743,723 $16^,347,026
$73,448,847 $77,864,971
Gross income $108,780,542
Total expenses 92,938,584
Operating profit 15,841,948
Other income 644,735
Total income 16,486,683
Total deductions 5,409,860
Net income 11,076,823
Preferred dividends 888,571
Common dividends 3,753,154
Surp. aft. cash divs 6.435,108
Previous surplus 41,088,279
Total surplus 47,523,387
Adgs. of Invests. in
corps, partly owned.. 279,550
Divs. rec. from prior yrs.
profits of affil. cos
Loew's Inc. shr. undistr.
affil. cos 493,286
Adgs. of value of produc.
in SUSP, continuities,
books, & res., etc 2,396,172
P. & L. surplus 44,354,379
Earnings per pfd. shr... 81.02
Earnings per common
shr 6.73
Comparative Consolidated Balance
August 3 I :
Assets: 1936
Land, Bldgs. etc. net... $71,768,430
Inv. in alTil. cos 9,514,419
Sinking fund reqs 174,904
Misc. invs 372,415
Deposits 1,000,717
Prepayments 1,397,765
Bond Disc. & exp 1,491,979
Prelim. & devI.exp.Forn. 585,003
Current Assets:
Cash 4.776.634
U. S. Govt, sees 7,265.397
Foreign Gov. sees 183.763
Accounts rec 2,434.599
Notes rec 17.479
Film prod, in process,
rel. & unrel 31.S.53.8.V
Book & Rights 3,170,429
Adver access 569,861
Theatre & Studio sup-
plies 340,460
Due from affil. cos 32,562
$100,611,243
89,409,376
11,201,867
11,201,867
3,622,123
7,579,744
888,531
3,316,737
3,374,476
37,667,063
41,041,539
46,740
41,088,279
55.44
4.49
Sheet,
1935
$71,511,042
10,101,959
316,229
747.036
1,007,472
1,104,265
824,707
696,492
3.718.803
3,376,182
1.192.958
17,241
2^.482.479
2,218,654
494.200
309,646
132,138
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
886
Advs. to product 1,519,147 1,628,215
Mtge. & Int. payts 392,912 391,978
Total current assets 52,257,080 42,062,494
Total assets 138,562,712 129,271,696
Liabilities
Pfd. stock $12,920,229
Common stock 38,154,431
Debentures due 1941
Bonds & Mtgs subs 9,553,753
Subs. 1st liens due 1947. 7,318,300
Deb. 3 'As, 1946 13,864,000
Subs. pfd. stock 1,363,700
Deferred credits 310,706
Res. for conting 500,000
("urporate surplus 44,354,379
Current liabilities
Accts. payable 4,072,347
Notes payable 745,686
Fed. & State taxes .... 2,756,638
Accrued interest 322,167
Due afifil. cos
Curr. mature debt 1,326,376
$12,920,229
37,353,281
7,717,500
11,329,087
7,589,300
1,368,200
789,909
41,088,279
4,940,160
1,595,457
778,460
494,874
16,449
1,290,511
Land bldgs., etc. of subs.
Wholly -owned for. subs.
Wholly-owned domest.
subs ,
Miscellaneous assets ....
Claims agst. consol
Sec. of parent co. on
depos
Rec. fr. CO. in reorg
Sinking funds
Deposits to sec. contr...
Prepayments
Bond disc. & exp
Deferred charges
Current assets:
Cash
Mktble. sees
Notes rec
Customer accts. rec
Affil. CO. accts. rec
Officrs. & empl. accts.
rec
Adv. to outs, prod
Inventories (net)
Total current assets....
1,026,750
2,047,711
131,487
195.573
2,718,451
2,210,951
164,873
298.941
15,967
10,631
780,000
191,063
98,131
12,192
892,684
659,690
1,238,168
1.038.541
752,750
524.622
96,990
17.778
Total current liabilities.. $9,223,214 $9,115,911 Total assets
Total Liabilities $138,562,712 $129,271,696
Net working capital $43,033,866 $33,846,583
V
10,475,389
306,783
165,664
2,670,849
774,912
67.132
653,609
17,327,619
17,090,672
1,003,178
132,719
2,293,671
605,185
34,947
957,827
15,926,811
$32,441,957
$38,045,010
$116,869,157
$118,940,434
PARAMOUNT PICTURES, INC.
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended:
Jan. 2'37 Dec. 28'35
Total Income $107,347,116 $93,274,855
Total expenses 96,370,446 83,116,975
(Operating Income 10,976,670 10.157.880
Depreciation 3,025,346 3,048,550
Federal taxes 626,649 481,322
Bond interest 1,470,566 1,576,600
Res. for conting 632,500
Subs. pfd. divs 202,137 258,209
Minority interest 122,044 68,264
Net income 3,889,020 3,153,167
P. & L. surplus 3,291,535 653,167
Earngs. per 6% 1st' pfd.
shr $18.51 $12.61
Elarngs. per 6% 2nd pfd.
shr $4.08 $2.57
Earngs. per comm. shr. $1.18 $0.79
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Assets: Jan. 2'37 Dec. 28'35
Hldgs.. etc.. net... $42,064,520 $39,156,963
r^nd 21,443,975 20,254,082
Cap. stks. aflfil. cos 8.665.775 8,686,428
Rec. from afifil. cos 967,293 854,499
Inc. debs, afifil. cos 3,262,545 3,342,500
Notes & Accts. rec 886.841 613,250
Liabilities:
6% 1st pfd. stk $21,012,909
6% 2nd pfd. stk 6,437,508
Common stock 1,907,179
Minority interest 636,795
Subs. pfd. stks 2,606,755
Notes payable 2,878.415
Purch. mon. oblig 224,024
Funded debt 22,865,784
Funded debts subs 18,415,057
Miscellaneous 133,349
Subs, mtgs 1,179,849
Adv. pay 933,148
Acer. exp. subc
Res. for conting 659,676
General reserve 4,016,177
Stock conversion 3,956,878
Capital surplus . 16,212,572
P. & L. surplus 3,291,535
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $1,219,963
Accounts payable 2,333,722
Due to outs, prod 422,770
Due to afifil. cos 207,707
Taxes & accr 2,949,135
Tax reserve 691,375
Purch. mon. oblig 243,436
Subs, funded debt 1,433,458
Res. for reorg. exp
Total current liabs $9,501,548
$24,998,182
6,441,408
1,610,458
917,499
3,963.228
1.518,692
249,254
24,998,182
20,058,423
359,342
2,210,753
799,798
195,027
6,713,025
13,471,532
653,167
$960,212
1,768,766
491,407
88,470
3,708,608
485, .^10
151,778
1,127.618
1,000,294
$9,782,463
Total liabilities $116,869,157 $118,940,434
Net working capital $22,940,409 $28,262,547
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
887
RADIO-KEITH-ORPHEUM
CORP.
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended
December 3 I :
1936 1935
Gross revenues $49,178,050 $45,475,244
Total expenses 42,569,056 40,251,111
Operating income 6,608,994 5,224,132
Other income 755,606 484,474
Total income 7,364,600 5,708,606
Depreciation 1,502,063 1,504,044
Loss on scenarios 48,114
Taxes 474,205 299,900
Loss on investments 23,165 30,975
Invest, in Spanish subs.
(nominal) 97,164
Prov. for affil. cos. losses. 63,070 100,745
Settlement of lease 61,458 65,826
Partic. of officers & em-
ployees in subs. prof.. 339,984 389,657
Trustees' expenses 152,028 243,608
Sundry charges 44,361 51,212
Interest 2,052,989 2,199.261
Minority interest 1,628 531
Net income 2,485,911 684,733
Incr. in surplus for yr... 2,471,783 114,936
Def. fr. prev. year 15,963,565 16,078,501
P. & L. deficit 13,491,782 15,963.565
Comparative Consolidated
December 3 I :
Balance Sheet,
Assets: 1936
Capital assets $43,849,422
Assets reed, by subs 765,182
Invs. in affil. cos 3,618,760
Other assets 634,394
Bond expense 198,616
Deferred charges 1,058,462
Deficit 24,469,067
Current Assets:
Cash 7,369,753
Marketable securities 79,429
Due from officers & emps 15,776
Accrued interest 3,234
Notes & accounts rec 666,344
Inventories 8,200,630
Adv. to outs, prod 139,129
Scenarios 491,617
Total current assets $16,965,912
Total assets $91,559,816
Liabilities:
Common stock $25,057,581
Minority interest 6.726
Subs. pfd. stocks 4,254,300
Special deposits 603,945
Remit, from for. subs... 640,120
Funded debt subs
Funded debt & mtgs.... 32,467,095
Res. for uncoil, rents.... 133,451
Res. for bond disc 12.209
Res. for conting 1,079.452
Res. for rehabil 1,302,351
Res. for reval. cap. assets 10,325,595
Deferred notes 367.425
Orpheum cir. exp 765.182
Gen. claims allow 3,768,333
1935
$45,091,966
381, .581
3,956,073
752,914
239,342
760,529
26.964,916
5,053,004
79,430
18,977
9,012
886.790
8.521.942
27,465
342,466
$14,939,086
$93,086,407
$25,057,581
5,616
4,254,300
841,598
744.281
3.850.000
33.422,403
134,890
27,460
1.008.332
1.302.351
10.325,595
1.068.558
381,581
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable 3,698,825
Notes pay. to affil. cos.. 69,430
Accounts payable 1,810,065
Accts. pay. to affil. cos. 8,672
Accts pay. to employees. 110,625
Accrued taxes 966,616
Accrued interest 3,414,838
Other accrued expenses.. 229,874
Serial bond & mtgs 467,109
Total current Habilities. $10,776,053 $10,661,861
Total liabilities ....
Net working capital.
$91,559,816 $93,086,407
$6,189,859
TECHNICOLOR, INC.
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended
December 3 I :
1936 1935
Net sales $2,701,229
Cost of sales 1,596,519
Gross profit 1,104,709
Operating expenses 309,578
Amort, of patents 155,025
Operating income 640,107
Unused pr. yr. res
Other income 86,734
Total income 726,841
Depreciation 134,041
Federal Taxes 97,200
Interest 1,215
Misc. deductions
Ner income 582.114
P. & L. surplus 954.849
Earnings per capital shr. $0.65
d — deficit.
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet,
December 3 I :
Assets: 1936
Land, bldgs., etc., net.. . $1,232,847
Patents, goodwill, etc... 3,611,348
Invs. in Technicolor, Ltd. 122,361
Due fr. Technicolor, Ltd. 61,557
Due from employees.... 4,424
Deferred charges • 37,125
Current Assets:
Cash 1,702,610
Marketable securities ....
Accounts receivable 244,085
Inventories 84,278
Total current assets $2,030,973
Total assets $7,100,635
Liabilities:
Capital stock $5,576,148
Mortgage payments
1935
THE
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MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
888
Res. for rebates 23,562 9,479
Deposit on contracts 100,000 150,000
Surplus 954,849 725,282
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable 110,066 119,337
Cust. current deposits... 189,081 82,994
Accruals 8,983
Tax reserve 131,930
Mortgage payments 15,000
Total current liabilities.. $ 446,077 $ 211,314
Total liabilities $7,100,635 $5,725,545
Net working capital $1,584,896 $ 485,039
V
TRANS-LUX CORPORATION
Consolidated Income
December 3 I :
Inc. from ticker machine
rentals
Cost of rentals
Gross profit from rentals
Gross profits from ticker
patents
Gross profit from theatre
operations
Total gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating income
Other income
Total income
Depreciation
Profit on sale of sees....
Federal taxes
Other deductions
Net income
Incr. in surp. fr. year..
Surplus fr. prev. year...
P. & L. surplus
Earnings per cap. share.
d — deficit.
Account, Years Ended
1936
$142,603
51,826
90,777
2,984
160,082
253,843
187,463
66,380
282.363
348,743
59,748
24,549
18,399
287,028
108,350
426,064
534,414
$0.40
$103,518
34,777
67,741
816
32,429
101,986
161,057
d 59,071
241,553
182,482
57,828
57.618
11,572
6.409
164,291
d 126,950
553,014
426,064
$0.23
Liabilities:
Capital stock $715,803
P. & L. surplus 534,414
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable 23,672
Accruals 18,441
Tax reserve 27,148
Total current liabilities. $ 69,261
Total liabilities $1,319,479
Net working capital $ 380,249
$715,803
426,064
10,262
4,560
11,296
$ 26,118
$1,167,985
$ 392,424
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX
FILM CORP.
Consolidated
Ended:
Income Account, 13 Weeks
Mar. 27, 'il Mar. 28 '36
Gross income $13,924,321 $11,826,900
Other income 286,726 287,805
Total income 14,271,047 12,114,705
Expenses 3,480,550 2,948,183
Amort, of prod, costs.... 6,743,976 6,139,522
Partic. in film rentals... 1,523,568 1,493,999
Depreciation 67,816 67,262
Interest & discount 50,438 85,979
Federal taxes 337,100 140,000
Net income 2,067,599 1,239,760
Earn, per $1.50 pfd. shr. $2.08, $0.91
Earn, per common shr... $1.01 $0.60
Comparative Consolidated Balan
December 3 I :
Assets: 1936
Land, bidgs., etc., net... $94,537
Ticker mach. fr. rental.. 40,510
Impr. to leased theatre
premises 193,099
Theatre fixtures & equip. 49,031
Patents 1
Inv. in Trans-Lux Ticket
Corp 277,874
Due from landlord 40.598
Investments, etc 145,724
Receivables 13.300
Prepayments 15,295
Current Assets:
Cash 343,093
Marketable securities.... 16,875
Loans receivable 42,000
Notes & accts. rec 19,020
Divs. & int. rec
Inventories 28,522
Total current assets $ 449,510
Total assets $1,319,479
Sheet,
1935
$90,715
30,270
218,070
64,746
1
278,829
46,742
8,896
11,174
209,156
54,850
106,459
13,096
16,973
21,008
$ 418,542
$1,167,985
Consolidated Income Account, Years Ended:
Dec. 26 '36 Dec. 28'35
Gross revenue $51,670,695 $42,447,609
Dividends 1,145,909 291,143
Prof, of contrib. subs.... 214.801 320,744
Other income 1,000.375 883.183
Total income 54.031.780 43,942.679
Operating expenses 12,380.893 10.594,457
Amortization 25,987.300 22,065,898
Part, in film rentals 6,075,399 6,482,658
Loss contrib. subs 73,047 199.132
Net operating income 9.515,141 4.600,534
Depreciation 269,471 289,190
Federal taxes 849,172 400.042
Bond interest 185,177 289,723
Amort, of bond disc 32,279 58.491
Reorganization expenses.. 475,456
Net income 7,722,955 3,090,135
Preferred dividends 1,916,132
Common dividends 3,150,148
Inc. in surp. for year.... 2,656,675
Surp. from prev. year... 6,096,947 3.006,&12
P. & L. surplus 8,753,622 6,0%,947
Earn, per $1.50 pfd. shr. $7.49 $2.27
Earn, per common shr. . $3.77 $0.86
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
889
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Assets:
Dec. 26 '36 Dec. ^'35
Land, bidgs., etc $13,399,320 $10,179,300
Inv. in & advs. to affil. cos 17,085,905 16,721,446
Prepayments 659,576 349,874
Unamort. bond disc 91,462 123,741
Other assets 332,844 502,857
Current Assets:
Cash 5,718,032 7,110,003
Notes & accts. rec 2,698,247 1,840,968
Inventories:
Productions :
Released 8,822,257 8,390,100
Unreleased 3,071,880 3,642,953
In progress 3,565,513 2,692,490
Stories & scenarios.. 943,258 728,723
Accessories 280,786 247,378
Other inventories 114,469 1,642,084
Total current assets $25,214,422 $26,294,699
Total assets $56,783,549 $54,171,917
Liabilities:
Capital stock $15,910,934 $15,910,934
Funded debt (subs.) 1,852,200 2,023,300
Res. for conting 306,358 636,935
Res. for fluct. assets for-
eign countries 250,000 250,000
Misc. liabilities 1,117,744 444,117
Deferred credits 1,213,842 878,020
Paid-in surplus 21,791,590 21,671,242
P. & L. surplus 8,753,622 6,096,947
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable 100,110 423,444
Accounts payable 3,442,880 3,348,750
Funded debt maturing
within one year 639,830 1,855,600
Tax reserve 1,404,449 632,728
Total current liabilities.. $5,587,259 $6,260,522
Total liabilities $56,783,549 $54,171,917
Net working capital $19,627,183 $20,034,177
V
Comparative Balance Sheet, October 31:
Assets: A 1936 1936
Inv. in subs $4,158,267 $4,126,505
Organ, exp 231,032 231,032
Current assets:
Cash 1,521,823 537,185
Due fr. stockholders 680,000
Demand notes rec 800,000 300,000
Acer. int. & misc. accts.
rec 20,703 20,703
Total current assets $2,342,526 $1,537,888
Total assets $6,731,825 $5,895,425
Liabilities:
Capital stock $525,681 $421,131
Funded debt 4,000,000 4,000.000
Capital surplus 3,679,767 2.947.917
Deficit 1,544,021 1,544,021
Current liabilities:
Accts. pay. & accr 53,412 53,412
Accrued interest 16,986 16,986
Total current liabilities.. $70,398 $70,398
Total liabilities $6,731,825 $5,895,425
Net working capital .... 2,272,128 1,467,490
A — Pro-forma balance sheet giving effect to:
1. Subs, collection of $680,000 from stock of
rec. in respect of 85,000 shares common stock
of company issued Oct. 31, 1936.
2. Sale of 104,550 additional shares of common
stock of company at $8.00 per share.
3. Purchase of 3,500 additional shares of com-
mon stock of Univ. Pict. Co. Inc. for
$31,763.00 in cash after Oct. 31,1936.
4. Loan of $500,000 cash to Univ. Pict. Corp.
on a demand note guaranteed by Univ. Pict.
Co. Inc.
5. But without giving eflfect to results of
operations or any other transactions since
Oct. 31, 1936.
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
income Account, March 13, 1936, to October
31, 1936:
Operating expenses $18,688
Other income 8,038
Total loss 10,650
Federal taxes 50,000
Bond interest 116,986
Other interest 4,481
Prov. for shr. of loss of Univ. Pict. Co.
Inc 1,.%1.904
Net loss 1.544,021
WARNER BROTHERS
PICTURES, INC.
Consolidated Income Account, 26 Weeks
Ended:
Feb. 27'37 Feb. 29'36
Operating income $22,070,411 $17,516,136
Total income 22.363,284 17,783,197
Amort, of film costs .... 12,511,761 10,215.957
Amort. & depr 2,414,468 2,600.484
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
890
Federal taxes 770,000 430.000
Other deductions 307,608 129.026
Net income 4,040,389 1,976,245
Earnings per $3.85 pfd
shr $39.19 $19.17
Earnings per com. shr.. 1.04 0.48
Comparative Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Assets: Feb. 27'37 Feb. 29'36
Property owned (net)... $120,623,815
Property leased (net)... 14,860,897
Goodwill 8,245,007
Inv. in affil. cos 1,684,630
Mtgs. & Loan term notes 396,952
Due from officers 110,000
Dept. of sec. contr 1,604,396
Sinking fund dep 96,995
Shrs. in bldg. & loan... 64,100
Misc. investments 75,190
Deferred charges 1,285,772
Current assets:
$120,978,109
16,134,828
8,227,483
924.212
87.941
1,446,356
67,511
133,940
286,446
1.284,339
Cash $4,068,516 $3,575,491
Notes & accts. rec 1,769,210 1,310,796
Inventories 17,798,709 14,813,736
Rights & scenarios 2,043,392 1,341,432
Misc. curr. assets 391,590
Total current assets .... $25,679,827 $21,433,045
Total assets $174,727,581 $171,004,211
Liabilities:
Pfd. slock $5,670,885
Common stock 19,006,723
Minority -nterest 15,484
Sub. pfd. stocks 246,812
Funded & otr. long term
debt 75,225,590
Res. for conting 1,120,000
Disc, on treas. sees 1,131,458
Remits fr. for. subc 646,857
Misc. def. cred 485,425
Capital surplus 56,774,519
P. & L. deficit 6,363,301
Current liabilities:
Notes payable
Accts. payable
Accrued interest . .t . .
Misc. accr
Advance payments . .
Royalties
Tax reserve
Due to affil. cos
Serial bonds, etc. . . .
$5,670,885
19,006,723
312,318
261,888
81.757,882
1,241,017
1,187,887
743,885
388,379
56,650,505
12,275,678
3,808,944
2,073,690
3,889,978
3,686.325
503,536
19.237
3,032.709
3.191.136
1.117,211
776.944
867,445
1.286.079
2,641,153
1.189.408
188,023
201.978
4,718,130
3.633.723
Total current liabilities.. $20,767,129 $16,058,520
Total liabilities 1$174,727,581 $171,004,211
Net working capital $4,912,698 $5,374,525
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
891
Money Making
Shirley Temple repeated her triumph of 1935 in
Motion Picture Herald's 1936 survey of "The Ten
Biggest Money Making Stars." The independent
exhibitors of the United States tvere asked to name
the players whose pictures brought the lanicst
grosses at their theatres from September 1, 1935 to
September 1, 1936. The results:
Shirley Temple First Place
Clark Gable Second Place
*Frecl Astaire and Ginger Rogers. .Third Place
Robert Taylor Fourth Place
Joe E. Brown Fifth Place
Dick Powell Sixth Place
Joan Crawford Seventh Place
Claudette Colbert Eighth Place
Jeanette MacDonald Ninth Place
Gary Cooper Tenth Place
* Exhibitors listing Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers divided in reporting them as a team and as
individuals. The majority listed them as a team.
Their team rating credits a full point for every
vote registered for the team, plus one-half point for
each vote for each individual. Their individual
ratings in the tabulations are based upon individual
votes without consideration for team votes.
In the compilations of the returns in the canvass
to determine "The Biggest Money Making Stars of
1936," the ranking ivas based upon the number of
points each player received, a mention for first
place receiving 10 points, a mention for second
place 9 points, and so on dozvn to one point for a
tenth place ballot. The percentages are draivii
from the total pointaqcs.
15 Honor Stars
Jane Withers
James Cagney
William Powell
Jean Harlow
Wallace Beery
Fred MacMurray
Irene Dunne
Nelson Eddy
Myrna Loy
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Warner Baxter
Blng Crosby
Dionne Quintuplets
Janet Gaynor
Blue Ribbons
Jean Arthur
Lionel Barrymore
James Cagney and Pat
O'Brien
Eddie Cantor
Ronald Colman
Bette Davis
Richard Dix
W. C. Fields
Kay Francis
Ruby Keeler
Ruby Keeler and Dick
Powell
Charles Laughton
Laurel and Hardy
Loretta
Red Ribbons
George Arliss
Edward Arnold
Gene Autry
Freddie Bartholomew
Jack Benny
Joan Blondell
John Boles
William Boyd
Charles Chaplin
Robert Donat
James Dunn
Henry Fonda
Greta Garbo
Katharine Hepburn
Jack Holt
Carole Lombard
Fredric March
Marx Brothers
Robert Montgomery
Grace Moore
Paul Muni
Pat O'Brien
Eleanor Powell
George Raft
Edward G. Robinson
Norma Shearer
Sylvia Sidney
Spencer Tracy
Mae West
Wheeler and Woolsey
Young
Miriam Hopkins
Al Jolson
Buck Jones
Boris Karloff
Harold Lloyd
Victor McLaglen
George O'Brien
Jack Oakie
Merle Oberon
Warner Oland
Joe Penner
Gene Raymond
Bill Robinson
Barbara Stanwyck
Margaret Sullavan
Franchot Tone
Stars of 1936
White Ribbons
Walter Abel Rochelle Hudson
Ross Alexander ■ Walter Huston
Jimmy Allen .Josephine Hutchinson
Richard Arlen Dean Jagger
Henry Armetta Sybil Jason
Robert Armstrong Allen Jones
Lew Ayres Victor Jory
Binnie Barnes Patsy Kelly
Wendy Barrie Guy Kibbee
Ralph Bellamy Frances Langford
Joan Bennett Francis Lederer
Mary Boland Margaret Lindsay
Charles Boyer Peter Lorre
Bobby Breen Edmund Lovve
George Brent Tim McCoy
Johnny Mack Brown Joel McCrea
Tom Brown Spanky McFarland
Virginia Bruce Frank McHugh
Jack Buchanan Nina Mae McKinney
Bob Burns Barton McLane
Frank Buck Herbert Marshall
Burns and Allen Nino Martini
Charles Butterworth Jessie Matthews
Bruce Cabot Ken Maynard
Cab Calloway Gertrude Michael
Charley Chase Chester Morris
Ruth Chatterton Our Gang
Mae Clarke Jean Parker
Andy Clyde Nova Pilbeam
Irvin S. Cobb Zasu Pitts
Cora Sue Collins Lily Pons
Jackie Cooper Roger Pryor
Ricardo Cortez Louise Rainer
Noel Coward Martha Raye
Buster Crabbe Harry Richman
Frankie Darro Paul Robeson
Marion Davies May Robson
Olivia de Havilland Charles Ruggles
Dolores Del Rio Rosalind Russell
Marlene Dietrich Randolph Scott
Brian Donlevy Anne Shirley
Sally Filers Simone Simon
Paulette Elambert Ann Sothern
Patricia Ellis Lionel Slander
Stuart Brwin Charles Starrett
Madge Evans Bob Steele
Glenda Farrell Fred Stone
Louise Fazenda Lewis Stone
Alice Faye 3 Stooges
Stepin Fetchit Slim Summerville
Errol Flynn Gladys Swarthout
Dick Foran Lawrence Tibbett
Preston Foster Claire Trevor
Hoot Gibson Lupe Valez
Cary Grant Evelyn Venable
Ann Harding John Wayne
Hugh Herbert Virginia Weidler
Jean Hersholt Michael Wbalen
Edward Everett Horton Warren William
Leslie Howard Fay Wray
Robert Young
THE WESTERN MONEY MAKERS
Buck Jones First Place
George O'Brien Second Place
Gene Autry Third Place
William Boyd Fourth Place
Ken Maynard Fifth Place
Dick Foran Sixth Place
John Wayne Seventh Place
Tim McCoy Eighth Place
Hoot Gibson Ninth Place
Buster Crabbe Tenth Place
Honorable Mention
Bob Steele
Harry Carey
Randolph Scott
Charles Starrett
Tom Tyler
Johnny Mack Brown
Jimmy Ellison
Tom Keene
William Boyd and Jimmy
Ellison
Jack Holt
Kermit Maynard
Rex
Tom Mix
Rex Bell
Richard Arlen
Jack Perrin
Noah Beery, Jr.
Reb Russell
Smiley Burnett
Bill Cody
Frankie Darro
Buzz Barton
"Big Boy"' Guinn Williams
Robert Kent
Lease
THE
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MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
892
MOTION PICTURE STOCKS IN 1936
High and Low of Stock Trading for Five Years, 1932 to 1936
(Closing Prices Are As of December 28, 1936)
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Stock cuid Dividends Sales
Columbia Pictures, vtc. (lA) $ 276,300
Columbia Pictures pfd. (2H) 34,700
Consolidated Film 242,000
Consolidated Film pfd. (2B) 165,500
Eastman Kodak (5A) 127,400
Eastman Kodak pfd. (6) 4,090
Keith -Albee-Orpheum pfd. (12'4B) 1,900
Loew's, Inc. (2A) 1,254,100
Loew's, Inc. pfd 15,100
Paramount ,^,56,^,500
Paramount 1st pfd. (6) 389,100
Paramount 2nd pfd. (60cB) 1,045,800
Pa the Film Corp 886,000
Radio-Keith-Orpheum 1.648,100
20th Century-Fox (2C) 706,400
20th Century-Fox pfd. (1>/) .^85.200
Universal Pictures pfd 15„^90
Warner Brothers 4,119,800
Warner Brothers pfd 24,200
1935
Stock and Dividends High
Columbia Pictures, vtc. (lA) 81
Columia Pictures pfd. (2-54) 49?^
Consolidated Film 7^2
Consolidated Film pfd. (2B) 22^^
Eastman Kodak (5A) \72'A
Eastman Kodak pfd. (6) 164
Keith-Albee-Orpheum pfd. (12^B) 905^
Loew's, Inc. (2A) 55^
Loew's, Inc. pfd 108^4.
Paramount 12
Paramount 1st pfd. (6) 101^
Paramount 2nd pfd. (60cB) WA
Pathe Film Corp 8^
Radio-Keith-Orpheum 6
20th Century-Fox (2C) 24^
20th Century -Fox pfd. (l'/$) 32
Universal Pictures pfd 73
Warner Brothers 10^
Warner Brothers pfd 52
Net
High Date
-ow
Date
Last
Change
45^ Tan. 22
31
May 20
35'/,
— 8
51^
Jan. 23
39^
Dec. 19
40'/,
— 8
7% Feb. 13
,?!|
Sept. 28
43/i
— 1
20!^ Feb. 13
Apr. 30
16'/,
-VA
185
Aug. 8 156
Apr. 28
172
+ 157/8
166
Jan. 18 152
July 24
160'^
+ /2
110
Nov. 18
80
Jan. 7
110
+30
65^4 Dec. 15
43
Apr. 21
63
+11
108^ Tuly 17 1041/
Feb. 28
106'/4
- Va.
23'<:
Dec. 8
7/8
Aug. 22
225/i
+ 12-/8
170
Dec. 8
59
June 3
158
+80
21^ Dec. 8
8/8
Aug. 19
2W%
+ m
im Apr. 2
65/i
Tune 20
m
+ 13/i
107/
Nov. 17
5
Jan. 2
7^
+ 2Vs
385/
Nov. 17
22/,
Tune 1
35
+12-/
4734 Nov. 16
313/8
Apr. 27
43^
+11/,
115
Apr. 7
50
Jan. 7
101
+49
m/i Dec. 14
9'4
Apr. 30
163/4
+ 67/8
69
Dec. 16
44
Apr. 29
67
+16
1934
1933
1932
Low
High Low
High
Low
High
Low
34li
41-V8 21'/2
28
6Vs,
147/i
4'/4
431/
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
3>4
6'/4 ls^
5H
IVi
5^8
1
14'4
20'/i 103/8
143/i
57A
im
2^
110'^
IWA 79
893^
46
&77A
35'/4
141
147 120
130
110
125
104^
34
37!/ 20
25
8
30
7
3VA
37 203/^
36/,
m
37^
13'/i
102
105 72
78!^
35
80
39
8
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
67
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
9'.4
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
4^
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
IVa.
454 VA
53^
1
73/4
VA
U
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
245/i
not listed
not
listed
not
listed
29
46'/^ 167/^
35
10
50
\Wa.
2%
814 234
9Vs
SVi
4'/,
'/4
WA
iVA 15
24'/$
\SV2
20
4
CURB EXCHANGE
1936
Stocks and Dividends Sales High
Columbia Pictures Common $ 1.930 45
Grand National Films 554,400 Wi
Sentry Safety Control .58,800 1^
Technicolor (50c B) 769,500 32'/4
Trans-Lux DPS (20c A) 458,200 SY2
Universal Pictures 60,800 16.}4
1935
Stocks and Dividends High Low
Columbia Pictures Common 73 38
Grand National Films not listed
Sentry Safetv Control ^ 14
Technicolor (50c B) 27 11^
Trans -Lux DPS (20c A) 43^ 2
Universal Pictures 8 2
Net
Date
Low
Date Last
Change
Tan. 18
34
Dec. 19 34
- 8/«
Sept. 8
2'/r
Tuly 9 3/
not
listed '35
Feb. 10
V2
Apr. 24 U
-m
Mar. 5
1744
Jan. 4 20
+ W»
Jan. 31
3/4
Jan. 6 4
+ 'A
Nov. 18
4'/4
Jan. 10 9;/
+ 4
193^
1933
1932
High
Low
High Low
^igh
Low
35
24'/,
27'4 8'4
15
4'/,
not lis
ted
not listed
not
listed
V2
'/8
H %
1
Vk
i4H
7%
14 2fA
5'4
%
3'A
VA
iVA VA
3'4
Va
5'/4
3
4 1
6
1
T H E
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
893
BONDS ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
193«
Bond and Maturity Sales High
Keith 6s '46 $ 960,000 100
Loew's 3^s, 46 7,824,000 102
Paramount 6s '55 8,856,000 101^
Paramount- Broadway 3s '55 864,000 7i
Radio-Keith-Orpheum 6s '41 2,712,000 122
Warner Brothers 6s '39 7,596,000 100^^
1935
Bond and Maturity High Low
Keith 6s '46 95^ 67y2
Loew's 3J^s, 46 not listed
Paramount 6s '55 97f^
Paramount-Broadway 3s '55 63
Radio-Keith-Orpheum 6s '41 88H
Warner Brothers 6s '39 89'/4
Date
Nov. 25
Nov. 12
Dec. 8
Dec. 8
Nov. 25
Dec. 14
Low
92
96
83
55
63
Date
May 4
June 25
Apr. 27
Apr. 9
Apr. 29
Jan. 2
Last
9754
mr»
lOOK.
72'A
115
99^
Net
Change
+ 2^
not listed'3S
+ &y2
+15
+375^
54/g
2654
4854
1934
High Low
735^2 51
not listed
not listed
30
1854
407A
1933
High Low
61 2954
not listed
not listed
38 2754
30 854
48 12
1932
High Low
63 24
not listed
not listed
not listed
19 1454
40 954
A — Not including extra; B — Accumulated dividends; C — Paid this year.
COMPARISON OF VALUATION OF STOCK
ISSUES IN YEARS 1935-1936
Approx. Shcires
Stock Listed
Columbia Pictures vtc 290,000
Columbia Pictures pfd 75,000
Consolidated Film 530,000
Consolidated Film pfd 400.000
Eastman Kodak 2,300,000
Eastman Kodak pfd 60,000
Keith -Albee-Orpheum pfd 65,000
Loew's, Inc 1,600,000
Loew's, Inc. pfd 140,000
Paramount 1 ,600,000
Paramount 1st pfd 250,000
Paramount 2nd pfd 650,000
Pathe Film Corp 600,000
Radio-Keith-Orpheum 1 ,400,000
20th Century-Fox 1,600,000
20th Century-Fox pfd 1,000,000
Universal Pictures pfd 20,000
Warner Brothers 3.900.000
Warner Brothers pfd 100,000
Close
Stock 1936 Valuation
Columbia Pictures vtc 3554 $10,295,000
Columbia Pictures pfd 4054 3,037,500
Consolidated Film 4H 2,517,500
Consolidated Film pfd 1654 6,600,000
Eastman Kodak 172 395,600,000
Eastman Kodak pfd 1605^ 9,630,000
Keith- Albee-Orpheum pfd 110 7,150,000
Loew's, Inc 63 100,800,000
Loew's, Inc. pfd 10654 14,875,000
Paramount 22^ 36,200,000
Paramount 1st pfd 158 39,500,000
Paramount 2nd pfd 20^ 13,406,250
Pathe Film Corp 9Ji 5,625,000
Radio-Keith-Orpheum 7% 10,675,000
20th Century -Fox 35 56,000,000
20th Century -Fox pfd 4354 43,500,000
Universal Pictures pfd 101 2,020,000
Warner Brothers 16^ 65,325,000
Warner Brothers pfd 67 6,700,000
$829,456,250
Close
1935
4354
4854
534
1854
1565i
160
80
52
107
1054
78
12
8
5
2254
32
52
51
Valuation
$12,615,000
3.637,500
3,047,500
7,300,000
359,087,500
9,600,000
5,200,000
83,200,000
14,980,000
16,400,000
19,500,000
7,800,000
4,800,000
7,000,000
36,000,000
32,000,000
1,040,000
38,512,500
5,100,000
$666,820,000
Net Change
— 8
—
$2,320,000
— 8
—
600,000
— 1
—
530,000
-154
—
700,000
+15?^
+
36,512.500
+ 54
+
30,000
+30
+
1,950,000
+11
+
17,600,000
- H
105,000
+123/g
+
19,800,000
+80
+
20,000,000
+ 8^
+
5,606,250
+ m
+
825,000
+ 2H
+
3,675,000
+1254
+
20,000,000
+11 Ka
+
11,500,000
+49
+
980,000
+ 67A
+
26,812,500
+16
+
1,600,000
+$162,636,250
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
894
PRODUCTION
• organizations
Internafional MOTION PICTURE
ALMANAC
Production Staffs
On Both Coasts
Advance Pictures, Inc.
(.Mitchell Leichtcr)
6404 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
John Wayment
VICE-PRESIDENT ANl^ PRODUCTION
SUPERVISOR
Mitchell Leichter
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Al Herman
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
\Vally Harn
CHIEF SOUND ENGINEER
Cliff Reuberg
LABORATORY HEAD
Dick Petersoni
CAMERA DEPT. HEAD AND HEAD PRO-
JECTIONIST
Henry Cruze
STILL DEPT. HEAD
"Fat" Thompson
RESEARCH DEPT. HEAD
Fred Logan
COSTUME DEPT. HEAD
Mary Brank
MAKEUP DEPT. HEAD
George Gould
STAGE MANAGER
Frank Nelson
MINIATURE DEPT. HEAD
Jack Walker
PROPERTY MASTER
Frank Jennings
ART DIRECTOR
Roy Bayne
CASTING DIRECTOR
Steve Wilkinson
LOCATION DIRECTOR
Jerry Calahan.
STORY EDITOR
J. H. Jefferson
FILM EDITOR
Dick Peterson
MUSIC DEPT. HEAD
Lou Zeiler
DANCE DEPT. HEAD
Frank Buck
PURCHASING AGENT
Mortimer Leichter
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
M. Grandy
Ambassador Pictures, Inc.
Conn Studios
6040 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: HI. 7431
Hollywood, Cal.
Cable Address — Ambpic
PRESIDENT
Maurice H. Conn
VICE-PRESIDENT
Didheart Conn
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Naomi Conn
DIRECTORS
Maurice H. Conn
Naomi Conn
Didheart Conn
SOUND DEPARTMENT
Hans Weeren
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Jack Greenhalgu
FILM EDITING DEPARTMENT
Martin G. Cohn
SET DESIGNER
E. H. Reif
COSTUME DEPARTMENT
Harry Kusnick
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
T. H. Richmond
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Gordon Levoy
PROPERTIES
Gene Stone
Biograph Studios
807 E. nzth St., N. Y. C.
Phone: TRemont 8-5S00
GENERAL MANAGER AND PROIJUCTION
SUPERVISOR
William J. O'Sullivan
VICE-PRESIDENT
R. H. Hammer
STAGE MANAGER
Herbert Frank
Broadway Productions, Inc.
Eastern Service Studios
Astoria, L. I., New York
PRESIDENT
William Rowland
VICE-PRESIDENT
L. J. SCHLAIFER
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Sam Kopp
C. C. Burr Productions, Inc
4376 Sunset Drive
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
C. C. Burr
VICE-PRESIDENT
George Bernhardt
TREASURER
Harold Strotz
SECRETARY
Raymond K. Johnson
SOUND ENGINEER
Tom Lambert
SALES AND CONTRACTS
C. C. Burr
SECRETARY
Winifred Gibson
SCENARIO DEPARTMENT
Raymond K. Johnson, Philip Dunham
FILM EDITOR
Charles Henkel
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
895
Campbell — Conn
Campbell Productions, inc.
2313 Seventh Avenue
EDgcomh 4-7962
(Productions with Negro Casts)
Charles Chaplin Filnn Corporation
1416 North La Brea Avenue
Phone: Hempstead 2141
Hollywood
PRESIDENT
Charles Chaplin
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
Alfreid Reeves
SECRETARY and TREASURER
Lois C. Watt
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Kathleen Pryor
ASSISTANT STUDIO MANAGER
Jack Wilson
CINEMATOGRAPHER
RoLLiE Totherich
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER
Max Munn Autrey
ART DIRECTOR
Charles D. Hall
PRESS REPRESENTATIVE
Catherine Hunter
Cinecolor, Inc.
201 North Occidental Blvd.
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
A. L. McCORMICK
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Alan Gundelginger
W. T. Crespinel
Howard C. Brown
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Lloyd Irwin
SECRETARY
William Prynne
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
1438 North Cower Street
Phone: H Oily wood 3181
Hollyzi'ood
PRESIDENT
Harry Cohn
VICE-PRESIDENT
B. B. Kahane
STUDIO MANAGER
William S. Holman
COMPTROLLER
H. A. McDoNELL
ART DIRECTOR
Stephen Goosson
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Gene Anderson
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
William C. Thomas
CASTING DIRECTOR
Robert Mayo
LABORATORY SUPERINTENDENT
George Seid
DIRECTOR OF SOUND
John Livadary
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Morris Stoloff
FILM LIBRARY
Sam Starr
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Emil Oster
ASSISTANT RECORDING ENGINEER
Edwin Hahn
TRANSMISSION ENGINEER
Ellis Gray
HEAD OF STORY DEPARTMENT
D. A. Doran
FILM EDITOR
Richard Cahoon
AUDITOR
O. L. OsTIN
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
George B. Smith
WARDROBE (Ladies' and Men's)
Ray Howell
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Denver Harmon
READING DEPARTMENT
Michael Kraike
TRAILERS
George Thomas
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT
Eli Levy
PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
G. P. Sully
DRAPES
Henry Glaesner
SET DRESSER
Fay Babcock
TRANSPORTATION
Ward Rawlings
SHORT SUBJECTS
Jules White
CONTRACT DIRECTORS
Leon. Barsha, Folmer Blangsted, John
Brahm, Frank Capra, C. C. Coleman, Jr.,
Marion Gering, Lambert Hillyer, Harry
Lachman, D. Ross Lederman. Del Lord,
Hamilton MacFadden, Robert Riskin.
CONTRACT WRITERS
Stephen Morehouse Avery, Martin Berkeley,
Harold Buchman, Sidney Buchman, Rose
Caylor, Courtney Ryley Cooper, Robert E.
Cohen, Ethel Hill, Lambert Hillyer,
Gladys Lehman, Lee Loeb, Mary C. McCall,
Jr., Mary McCarthy, Jane Murfin, Grace
Neville, Fred Niblo, Jr., Robert Riskin,
Ellis St. Joseph, Harold Shumate, Lynn
Starling.
Condor Pictures, Inc.
RKO Pathe Studios.
Culver City, Cal.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Amedee J. Van Beuren
PRESIDENT
George A. Hirliman
\'ICE-PRESIDENTS
M. H. Hoffman
Frank T*I. Snell
TREASURER
Albert H. Liebekman
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
George A. Hirliman
M. H. Hoffman
Frank Snell
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Ted Loeff
Conn Pictures Corporation
(Same as Ambassador Pictures.)
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
896
NEW YORK
N.Y.
TORONTO
CANADA
245 W. 55th ST.
362 ADELAIDE ST. W.
897
Conquest — Futter
Conquest Pictures Company
35 IVest 45th Street
Phone: MEdallion 3-1462-3
Netv York City
Cable: Arnocinema Newyork
London Office: Conquest Pictures Limited. Bert-
ram H. Hyams, Managing Director,
72 IVardour Street, N. W . London
PRODUCTION
Pierre Arnaud
DIRECTOR
Frank P. Donovan
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Marcel Le Picard
EDITOR
Richard Carver
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Lionel Heudebert
STORY EDITOR
Jack Connors
PUBLICITY
Charles Bochert
Darmour Sfudlos
Darmour, Inc.
5823 Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood, Cat.
PRESIDENT
Larry Darmour
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
James S. Brown, Jr.
CASTING DIRECTOR
J. A. Duffy
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Paul Palmentola
SOUND DEPARTMENT
Tom Lambert
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
Walter O. Lea
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Lee Zahler
STUDIO MANAGER
Lillian Stromberg
CUTTING DEPARTMENT
Dwight Caldwell
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT
W. J. Lloyd
STORY EDITOR
Joseph Levering
SUPERVISOR
R. C. Flothow
Walt Disney Productions
2719 Hyperion Avenue
Hollywood
New York Office: United Artitsts,
729 Seventh Avenue
PRESIDENT
Walt Disney
SECRETARY-TREASURER
George E. Morris
RECORDING ENGINEER
William E. Garity
GENERAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISION
Walt Disney
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY
All publicity now handled through Hal Sloane.
United Artists, New York City.
GENERAL BUSINESS MANAGER
Roy O. Disney
COMPTROLLER
Geo. E. Morris
Diversion Pictures, Inc.
1426 N. Beachwood Drive, Hollywood
Paramount Building, New York City
PRESIDENT
Walter A. Futter
VICE-PRESIDENT
F'red W. Futter
Producing Hoot Gibson Westerns
Educational Studios
7250 Santa Monica Boulevard
Phone: Hillside 2155
Los Angeles
PRESIDENT
E. W. Hammons
GENERAL MANAGER
E. H. Allen
TREASURER
T. R. Williams
SECRETARY
S. B. Brennecke
Famous Authors Pictures Corporation
723 Seventh Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT
Jacques Kopfstein
TREASURER
Mark Hyman
SECRETARY
Paul S. Denton
PRODUCTION OFFICES
6656 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. Cal
Fanchon & Marco, Inc.
5600 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood, Cal.
F. & M. STAGESHOWS
RCA Buildina, Neto York City
Phone: Circle 7-5630
GENERAL MANAGER
Marco Wolff
GENERAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Miss Fanchon
TRAFFIC MANAGER
J. C. Radcliffe
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY
Max Bradfield
AUDITOR
P. P. BURCH
TECHNICAL AND SCENIC DIRECTOR
Ralph Goodacre
Futter Corporation, Ltd.
1426 AT. Beachwood Drive, Hollyzvood
and
Paramount Building, New York City
PRODUCING Walter Putter's "Travelaughs" and
"Curiosities," with John P. Medbury. Also
"India Speaks," "Itchy Scratchy," "Wind-
T H E
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jammer," and "Dope." (Twenty-six per year,
in English, German and Spanish.)
PRESIDENT
Walter A. Futter
VICE-PRESIDENT
Fred W. Futter
General Service Studios, Inc.
Eastern Studios
35-11 35th Avenue
Phone: RAvenswood 8-8300
Long Island City, N. Y.
VICE-PRESIDENT-GENERAL MANAGER
G. V. T. Burgess
SECRETARY-COMPTROLLER
F. W. Cummiskey
STUDIO MANAGER
G. A. NOFFKA
SOUND DIRECTOR
R. O. Strock
General Service Studios, Inc.
6625 Romaine Street
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Whitford Drake
VICE-PRESIDENT
Daniel C. Hickson
General — Goldwyn
ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND TREASURER
C. W. Thornton
STUDIO MANAGER
S. E. Hawkins
SOUND DIRECTOR
J. R. Whitney
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
W. McDonald
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
C. Bardwell
PURCHASING AGENT
O. Wright
General Service Studios, Inc., operates the Met-
ropolitan Studios at 1040 North Las Palmas,
Avenue, Hollywood, Cal.
Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., Ltd.
7210 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood
PRESIDENT
Samuel Goldwyn
VICE-PRESIDENTS
David E. Rose
James A. Mulvey
EXECUTIVE STAFF
George Haight
Merritt Hulburd
Reeves Espy
Fred Kohlmar
Robert McIntyre
Samuel Marx
A. R. Evens
Sid Brod
MOST MODERN LABORATORY
IN THE COUNTRY!
Equipped with specially designed Andre Debrie apparatus and staffed by
experts — dedicated to every I6mm. a"d 35mm. sound and silent require-
ment. Precision practice for perfect results in every laboratory operation.
* Sensitometric Control of Printing and Developing
* I6nnm. and 35mm. Automatic Developing Machines
* Cutting and Editing Rooms with Movieolas
* Complete Air Conditioning
* Optical Printing of 16mm. and 35mm.
PRECISION FILM LABORATORIES, inc.
2! W. 46th St., New York City
BR. 9-8396
NICKTRONOLONE
Vice Pres., Sales Mgr.
ROSCOE C. HUBBARD CHAS. TRONOLONE
President Production Mgr.
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Hollywood — MGM
PUBLICITY
Jock Lawrence
DIRECTORS
H. C. Potter
William Wyler
Hollywood Film En+erprises, Inc.
6060 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood
PRESIDENT
William Horsley
VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. William Horsley
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
H. F. Cook
Craig Hutchinson Pictures
7671 Fountain Ai'enue
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Craig Hutchinson
Ideal Pictures Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
M. J. Kandel
SECRETARY
Sidney Kandel
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Emanuel Kandel
Ray Kirkwood Productions, Inc.
Box 933
Hotlvzvood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Ray Kirkwood
VICE-PRESIDENT
Zarah Tazil
TREASURER
Mae Kirkwood
GENERAL MANAGER
Henry Sturbaut
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Edward Petersen
BLTSINESS MANAGER
Jas. Cullen Lee
CONTRACT PLAYERS
Bobby Nelson, Donald Reed
WRITERS
Zarah Tazil, Harry Thomas
DIRECTOR
Jack Nelson
Liberty Pictures Corporation
RKO-Pathe Studio
Phone: Republic 0252
Culver City, Cal.
New York Address: 1270 Sixth Avenue
PRESIDENT
M. H. Hoffman
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Budd Rogers
GENERAL COUNSEL
Sam Wolf
Mascot Pictures Corporation
1776 Broadway
Phone: Circle T-ZMI
New York City
PRESIDENT
Nat Levine
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Gordon W. Levoy
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Morris Goodman
TREASURER AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
J. S. Kessler
DIRECTORS
Nat Levine
Gordon W. Levoy
Morris Goodman
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Culi'er City, Cal.
EXECUTIVES
Nicholas Schenck, Louis B. Mayer, Edward J.
Mannix, Sam Katz, William Koenig, Harry
Rapf, Hunt Stromberg, Bernard Hyman, Lau-
rence Weingarten, John Considine. Jr., Ben
Thau. Jack Cummings, Joseph Mankiewicz,
Joe Cohn, Louis Lighten, J. K, McGuinness,
Wm. A. McGuire, Norman Krasna.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Chas. Chic
STORY EDITOR
Edwin Knopf
ALIDITOR
W. K. Craig
WARDROBE DEPARTMENT
Lawrence Keethe
CASTING DIRECTOR
Fred Datig
ART DIRECTOR
Cedric Gibbons
SUPERINTENDENT OF LABORATORY
John Nickolaus
CUTTING DEPARTMENT
DanniY Gray
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Louis Kolb
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Jerry Mayer
LOCATION MANAGER
Lou Strohm
SUPERINTENDENT OF PROPERTY DEPT.
E. B. Willis -
SOUND DEPARTMENT
Douglas Shearer
PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT
Howard Strickling
CHIEF OF CAMERA DEPARTMENT
John Arnold
SUPERINTENDENT OF CONSTRUCTION
F'. Gabourie
ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
John Tobin
MAKE-UP DEPARTMENT
Jack Dawn
MEDICAL
Peggy Coleman, Nurse in Charge
POLICE
W. P. Hendry, Police Chief
MUSIC
Nat Finston
STENOGRAPHIC
Edith Farrell
TRANSPORTATION
Wm. Enoch
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Natalie Bucknall
DIRECTORS
Clarence Brown, Dorothy Arzner, Tod Brown-
ing, George Cukor, Jack Conway, Ed Cahn,
THE
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Monogram — Paramount
Roy Del Ruth, Sidney Franklin, Geo. Fitz-
niaurice, Victor Fleming, Robert Z. Leonard,
Edwin Marin. J. Walter Ruben. Geo. Seitz,
John Stahl, Errol Taggart, W. S. Van Dyke,
Sam Wood, Richard Thorpe, Frank Rorzage.
WRITERS
Geo. H. Coxe. Howard E. Rogers, Hugh Mills,
Monckton Hoffe, Bradl)ury Foote, Jack Mc-
Gowan, Paul Kunasz. John C. Higgins, Zoe
Akins. Samuel Hotfenstein, Talbot Jennings,
John Emer.son, Anita Loos, Robert Hopkins,
Harold Goldman. Hugo Butler, Dalton Trunibo,
Kenyon Nicholson, Richard Schayer, Morris
Markey, Jules Furthman, P. G. Wodehouse,
L. Bus Fekete, J. A. Morgan. Ernst Toller,
Lawrence Hazard. Waldo Salt, Catherine
Turney. R. C. Sherriff, Marion Parsonnet,
Mrs. J. \'on Culie. Virginia Faulkner. Richard
Maibaum. Everett Freeman, Frances Goodrich,
Albert Hackett, Ogden Nash, Harry Hamilton,
Robert Sherwood, Claudine West, Noel Lang-
ley, Geo. Oppenheimer, Maurine Watkins,
Thomas Bell, Leonard Lee, Walter Wise,
Lenore Coffee, Raymond Payelle, H. J. Man-
kiewicz, John Lee Mahin, Ernst N'adja. Eleanor
Griffin. Wni. Bernal, Andrew Morthland, Frank
O'Neill, Wm. Roberts, Stanley Rauh.
Monogram Productions, Inc.
-1516 Sunset Blvd.
Phone: OLympia 2131
Hollywood, Cat.
PRESIDENT
W. Ray Johnston
VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION
Scott R. Dunlap
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
I. E. Chadwick
Mrs. Wallace Reid
Ken Goldsmith
LoN Young
COMPTROLLER
Norman Cook
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Walter Greene
STORY EDITOR
Dorothy Reid
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT
Ralph Bettinson
HEAD CUTTER
Erma Horsley
ART DIRECTOR
Ernest Hickson
DIRECTORS
Ray Cannon
Hamilton MacFadden
Robert Bradbury
WRITERS
James Knox Millen.
Johnson, Franklin
Parker, Edwin C
Marion Orth, Robert Lee
Adreon, Jr., Norton S.
Parsons, Norman Houston,
Laurie Brazee, Harold Tarshis.
Paramount Productions, Inc.
5154 Marathon Street
Phone: HOllyzvood 2411
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AnoLPH Zukor
FILM ART STUDIOS, Inc.
One of the Largest and Best Equipped Sound Studios in the East
Features; Shorts; Screen Tests; Commercial^ Industrial Films; Recordings
RENTAL — Twelve Hour Day at Eight Hour Price
SERVICE
Three of the finest acoustically treated stages per-
fectly suited for feature pictures.
Newest type of lighting equipment.
Mitchell cameras — Electric Velocilators. Boom.
Dressing and make-up rooms for principals and extras.
Fully equipped carpenter shop.
Select crew of mechanics and technicians.
Private offices for producers.
Studio located within easy reach of all city transit lines. Botanical Gardens and Bronx
Zoo five minutes distance. Other large paries nearby — all available for location work.
You will find a visit to the studios very interesting.
Send for our booklet containing full description.
FILM ART STUDIOS, Inc.
2826 DECATUR AVENUE BRONX, NEW YORK CITY
Telephone RAymond 9-9300 John T. Doran, General Manager
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Principal — Ramsey
VICE-PRESIDENT
Henry Herzbrun
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
William LeBaron
EXECUTIVE STUDIO MANAGER
Geo. L. Bagnall
ASSISTANTS TO MANAGING DIRECTOR OF
PRODUCTION
a. m. botsford
F'red Leahy
BoGART Rogers
PRODUCERS
George Arthur, Miss Fanchon, Benjamin F.
Glazer, Arthur Hornblow, Jr., Lucien Hubbard,
Harold Hurley. Albert Lewin, Melville A.
Shauer, Harlan Thompson.
PRODUCERS-DIRECTORS
C. B. DeMille
Henry Hathaway
Frank Lloyd
Ernst Lubitsch
Leo McCaret
Wesley Ruggles
INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS
B. P. Schulberg
Emanuel Cohen
Harry Sherman
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Richard L. Johnston
OPERATIONS MANAGER
T. Keith Glennan
COMPTROLLER
A. C. Martin
- RESIDENT ATTORNEY
Jacob H. Karp
HEAD OF STORY DEPARTMENT
Jeff Lazarus
HEAD OF WRITING DEPARTMENT
Manny Wolfe
CASTING DIRECTOR
Fred Schuessler
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Boris Morros
HEAD OF TALENT DEPARTMENT
Ted Lesser
PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Christopher J. Dunphy
WRITERS
Stuart Anthony, Duke Atteberry, William G.
Beymer, Claude Binyon, Charles Brackett,
Russell Grouse, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan,
Frank Buttler, Ann Morrison Chapin, Jack
Cunningham, Walter DeLeon, Howard Ester-
brook, Grant Garrett, Howard J. Green. Eve
Greene, Don Hartman, Lillie Hayward, Fannie
Hurst, Aben Kandel, Rian James. Cecil Lewis,
Howard Lindsay, Edward T. Lowe, Jeanie
Macpherson, Philip MacDonald, Francis E.
Martin, Joseph Moncure March, Brian Mar-
low, Edwin Justus Mayer, Bertram Millhauser,
John C. Moffitt, Clifford Odets, Seena Owen,
Frank Partos, Ted Peckham, Marguerite
Roberts, John Sanford, Paul Sloane, Louis
Stevens, Preston Sturges, C. Gardner Sullivan,
Keene Thompson, Virginia Van Upp, Bobby
Vernon, Harlan Ware, Edward Welch. Garnett
Weston, Edwin V. Westrate, Billy Wider,
Robert Wyler, Waldemar Young, Robert Yost.
DIRECTORS
George Archainbaud, Charles Barton, Robert
Florey, Alexander Hall, Henry Hathaway,
James Hogan, Mitchell Leisen, Ray McCarey,
Ted Reed, A. Edward Sutherland, Frank Tut-
tle, William Wellman, Harold Young.
Principal Productions, Inc.
7000 Romaine Street
GRanite 6164
Hollytvood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Sol Lesser
VICE-PRESIDENT
Louis R. Lurie
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
M. Rosenberg
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
E. H. Messer
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Paul Snell
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Bernard Briskin
Edward Gross
DISTRIBUTION
Louis Hyman
COMPTROLLER
Ruth Hoereth
STORY EDITOR
Harry Chandlee
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Abe Meyer
Releasing Through
20th Century-Fox and RKO-Radio
Producers Service Studios, Inc.
735 Bergen Blvd.
Ridaefield, N. J.
New York Office: 723-7 th Avenue
PRESIDENT
J. BuRGi Contner
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Thomas Staggers
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Dan Carey
CHIEF PROPERTY MAN
John Austadt
Ramsey Pictures Corporation
30th Floor, Ramsey Tower
Phone: 2-6111
Oklahoma City, Okla.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Arthur B. Ramsey
VICE-PRESIDENT
Walter R. Ramsey
TREASURER
F'. L. BiLLUPS
SECRETARY
Wirt L. Harris
PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS
Arthur Ramsey
Walter Ramsey
William E. Ramsey
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Lloyd Smith
CHIEF SOUND ENGINEER
C. Bruce Howard
LABORATORY HEAD
Edward Thrissell
CAMERA DEPARTMENT HEAD
Grant E. Ginter
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Wendell Johnson and E. THURMA^
PROPERTY MASTER
Lawrence Swansberger
STORY EDITORS
Gean Miller
Thelma Whitford
DIALOGUE EDITOR
Peggy Ward
HEAD PROJECTIONIST
H. Y. Berling
THE
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902
Republic— RKO Radio
Republic Productions, Inc.
Republic Studios
4024 North Radford Avenue
North Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
M. T. SlEGEL
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGER
E. H. Goldstein
STUDIO PRODUCTION MANAGER
Al Wilson
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
Max Schoenberg, Grover C. Schaefer, Morris
Goodman,
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Edwin H. Lavenstein, H. J. Glick
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Sol Siegel, Armand Schaefer, Colbert Clark,
Leonard Fields. Herman Schlom, Albert E.
Levoy, Harrv Grey.
CASTING DIRECTOR
Paul Wilkins
DIRECTORS
John Auer. Norman Dawn, Joe Kane, Phil
Rosen, Ralph Staub, Mack Wright, William
Witnev.
WRITERS
Samuel Ornitz, Bradford Ropes, Joe Krumgold,
Gordon Rigby, Nathanael West, Gordon
Kahn, Olive Cooper, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart
McGowan, Eric Taylor.
Resolute Pictures Corporation
999 Lillian Way, Hollywood
Phone: GLadstone 9517
PRESIDENT
Alfred T. Mann.on
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Marion H. Kohn
RKO Radio Studios, Inc.
780 Goiver Street
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Leo Spitz
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF PRO-
DUCTION
S. J. Briskin
COMMITMENTS AND ASSISTANT SECRE-
TARY
T. J. Nolan
STUDIO MANAGER
Sid Rogell
ASSISTANT TO MR. BRISKIN
Lou Lusty
PRODUCTION MANAGER
J. R. Crone
ASSISTANT TREASURER
G. B. Howe
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Pandro S. Berman, Robert F. Sisk, Edward
Kaufman, Cliff Reid, Lee Marcus, William
Sistrom, Edward Small, Al Lewis, Jesse
Lasky, Maurice Cohen.
SHORT SUBJECT PRODUCER
Bert Gilroy
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Walter Daniels
CHIEF SOUND DEPARTMENT
John Aalberg
ART DEPARTMENT
Van Nest Polglase
CUTTING DEPARTMENT
James Wilkinson
CASTING DEPARTMENT
Phil Friedman
CASTING DIRECTOR
Robert Palmer
MANAGER MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Dave Dreyer
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Nathaniel Shilkret
STORY EDITOR
Robert Sparks
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
W. A. Wilde
PAYMASTER
G. R. DoAN
CASHIER
Harry Peale
MAKE-UP DEPARTMENT
Mel Berns
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Elizabeth McGaffey
CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Harold Barry
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
Earl Miller
PROPERTY DEPARTMENT, SETS
Darrell Silvera
STENOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT
Wynne Haslam
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
William Eglington
WARDROBE DESIGNER
Edward SteveniSOn
WARDROBE DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Claire Cramer
CAMERA EF'FECTS DEPARTMENTS
Vernon Walker
SCENIC DEPARTMENT
Holt Lindsley
Now Ready for Production
FINEST EQUIPPED STUDIO
EAST OF HOLLYWOOD
• New Mitchell Silent Cameras
• Latest Type Lighting Equip-
ment
• Panoram Dollys
• Variable Area Noiseless Re-
cording
• Direct Recording for Playbacks
• Complete Technical Service
Complete Facilities for All
Motion Picture Production
PRODUCERS SERVICE
STUDIOS, INC.
Ridgefield. N. J.
N. Y. Office : : 723 Seventh Ave.
Phone: BRyant 9-7754
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Roach — Soundfilm
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
David S. Garber
LOCATION DEPARTMENT
Louis Shapiro
PORTRAIT-STILL DEPARTMENT
Ernest A. Bachrach
LABORATORY-CONTACT MAN
John Swain
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY
Howard S. Benedict
TRANSPORTATION
Lou Ransome
DIRECTORS
Christy Cabanne, Edward Cline, John Cromwell,
Wallace Fox, Howard Hawks, Ben Holmes,
Leigh Jason, Edward Killy, Gregory La Cava,
Lew Landers, Rowland V. Lee, Joseph Lerner,
Rouben Mamoulian, George Nicholls, Jr.,
Richard Rosson, Mark Sandrich, Joseph Sant-
ley, Wm. A. Seiter, George Stevens, Ben
Stoloff.
WRITERS
Gladys Atwater, Irving Brecher, J. Robert Bren,
Anne Morrison Chapin, Harry Clork, Frank-
lin Coen, Albert DeMond, Philip G. Epstein,
Ron Ferguson. Bert Granet, John Grey, Robert
Harari, Edmund L. Hartmann, Joseph Hoffman,
Arthur T. Herman, Lionel Houser, George
Jeske, Charles Kaufman, Hans Kraly, Harold
Kusell, S. K. Lauren, Thomas Lennon, Robert
McGowan, Wm. Slavens McNutt, Edward
Melcher, Jack Mintz, Martin Mooney, Byron
Morgan, Dudley Nichols, Mortimer Offner,
Ernest Pagano, Nat Perrin, Gertrude Purcell,
Benny Rubin, Joel Sayre, Allan Scott, Harry
Segall, Maxwell Shane, Irwin Shaw, Viola
Brothers Shore, David Silverstein, Jacques
Thery, John Twist, Anthony Veiller, Frank
Wea4. P. J. Wolfson, Paul Yawitz, Dorothy
Yost.
Hal Roach Studios, Inc.
Culver City, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Hal E. Roach
X'ICE-PRESIDENT
S. S. Van Keuren
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Mat D. O'Brien
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER AND
COMPTROLLER
Hugh Huber
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
S. S. Van, Keuren
Lawrence Tarver
CHIEF SOUND ENGINEER AND EDITORIAL
CHIEF
Elmer R. Raguse
LABORATORY CHIEF
Charle-s Levin
CUTTING DEPARTMENT
Wm. H. Terhune
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
William Lewis
CASTING DIRECTOR
JOE RiVKIN
rUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Fred Purner
STILL DEPARTMENT HEAD
Stax Graves
COSTUME DEPARTMENT
Ernest Schraps
PROPERTY MASTER
W. L. Stevens
CARTOONIST
Roy Seawright
PAINT FOREMAN
James Follett
TRANSPORTATION
Walter Johnson
Robert Davis
PURCHASING AGENT
R. K. Walker
Charles R. Rogers Talking Pictures
Corporation
Universal Studios
Universal City, Cal.
PRESIDENT-PRODUCER
Charles R. Rogers
SECRETARY
Ingle Carpenter
Leon Schlesinger — Productions
Warner Bros. Sunset Studio
Hollywood, Cal.
Mr. Schlesinger is the sole owner. Now pro
ducing "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melo-
dies" Cartoons for Warner Brothers Release.
Seizniclc International Pictures, Inc.
9336 Washington Boulevard,
Culver City, Cal.
PRESIDENT
David O. Selznick
VICE-PRESIDENT AND PRODUCER
Merian C. Cooper
GENERAL MANAGER
Henry Ginsberg
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TO MR.
SELZNICK
Wm. H. Wright
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MR.
SELZNICK
Marcella Rabwin
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY
Russell Birdwell
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Hay Whitney. Chairman; C. V. Whitney,
Robert Lehman. Dr. A. H. Giannini, Myron
Selznick, Lloyd Wright
Sentinel Productions, Inc.
723 Guaranty Buildinci
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Anthony Landi
\TCE-PRESIDENT
Walter Shumway
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
ROLAN C. Ken NELL
MANAG'ERS IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION
Anthony Landi
RoLAN C. Kennell
Soundfilm Enterprises, Inc
723 Seventh Avenue
Phone: MEdatlion 3-3248-9
New York City
PRESIDENT
J. Burgi Contner
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
E. I. Lopert
STUDIO AUDITOR AND CASHIER
Peggy Quis
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Standard Pictures Corporation
Selznick Studio
Phone: RE 0252
Hollxzvood
Cat.
PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
B. W. Richards
VICE-PRESIDENT
Lou O'Braskv
SECRETARY-TREASURER
A. Butler
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Emile Deruelle
COMPTROLLER
Sam Tilden
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Jack Lamont
ART DIRECTOR
Frank Sylos
Terryt<
toons, Inc.
.271 North Avenue
Phone: New Rochelte 7844
Nc7v Rochelle
New York
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Paul Terry
STORY DEPARTMENT HEAD
Emanuel Davis
ANIMATION DEPARTMENT HEAD
George Gordon
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Philip A. Scheib
ARRANGER
Al Ivanoff
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Harvey B. Day
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
William M. Weiss
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.
Box 900
CRestview 5111
Hollywood, Cal.
Bcverix Hills
Cal.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Joseph M. Schenck
PRESIDENT
Sidney R. Kent
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
PRODUCTION
Darryl F. Zanuck
VICE-PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT TO MR. ZANUCK
William Goetz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sol M. Wurtzel
STUDIO MANAGER
Robert Fairbanks
STUDIO TREASURER
Fred Metzler
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Edward Ebele
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
James O'Keefe (musical department head)
Arthur Lange (musical director)
Louis Silvers (musical director)
Jack Haskell (dance director)
STUDIO PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING
DIRECTOR
Harry Brand
SOUND DEPARTMENT
Edmund H. Hansen
Standard— 20th Fox
SCENARIO DEPARTMENT
Julian Johnson
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Jason S. Joy
STYLIST
Gwen Wakeling
WARDROBE DEPARTMENT
Arthur M. Levy
SUPERVISING ART DIRECTOR
William Darling
PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
Thomas K. Little
PROMOTION MANAGER
Norman Manning
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
V. L. McFadden
CASTING DIRECTOR
Lew Schreiber
CHIEF ENGINEER
Walter Strohm
RESIDENT LEGAL COUNSELOR
George Wasson
MAKE-UP DEPARTMENT
Ernest Westmore
PERSONNEL MANAGER
William Dover
PAYMASTER
Allan E. Mavnard
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
Thomas Young
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Earl Carroll. Samuel Engel, Milton Feld. Max
Golden. Raymond Griffith, Nunnally Johnson,
Leslie Landau, Kenneth Macgowan, Gene
Markey, Laurence Schwab, John Stone. Harold
Wilson.
UNIT MANAGERS
W. F. Fitzgerald
Sam Ledner
R. L. Hough (Production manager. Western
Ave.)
R. E. Goux
Bert Sebell
F. E. Johnston
Ray F'lynn
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Alex Kelly
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Frances Richardson
SCENIC DEP.^RTMENT
Fred Sersen
STILL DEPARTMENT
Charles Goldie
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT
W. F. Weisheit
DIRECTORS
Otto Brower, David Butler, Roy Rel Ruth,
Allan Dwan, John Ford, Eugene F'orde, Nor-
man Foster. Tay Garnett, E. H. Griffith, H.
B. Humberstone, Henry King, Sidney Lanfield,
Henry Lehrman, George Marshall, Otto Lud-
wig Preniinger, Mai St. Clair, William E.
Seiter. Frank Strayer, Norman Taurog, James
Tinling.
WRITERS
Arthur Arthur, Melville Baker, Lou Breslow,
Paul Burger, Norman Burnstine, Niven Busch,
Jerry Cady, William Conselman, Willis
Cooper, Eleanor Delamator, Jacques Deval, S.
G. Duncan, Jr., Kenneth Earl, Robert Ellis,
Donald Ettlinger, Wm. Faulkner, Frank Fen-
ton, Walter Ferris, Gene Fowler, Ron Fer-
guson, Milt Gross, Sam Hellman, Frances
Hyland, Boris Ingster, Julien Josephson,
Curtis Kenyon, Sonya Levien, Helen Logan,
Hal Long, Geo. Marian, Jr., Ben Markson.
Bess Meredyth, M. M. Musselman, Ernest
Pascal, John Patrick. Samuel Pokrass, Leonard
Praskins, Gregory RatofF, Allen Rivkin, Lynn
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UA — Universal
Root, Richard Sherman, Howard Smith, Kath-
ryn Scola, Milton Sperling, Wallace Sullivan,
Harry Tugend, Lamar Trotti, Darrell Ware,
Jack Yellen.
United Artists Studio Corporation
1041 North Formosa Avenue
Phone: Granite 5111
Hollywood
GENERAL MANAGER
James Dent
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
M. A. EzzBXL
STUDIO SUPERINTENDENT
S. B. Hill
FINANCIAL
W. H. Tuck, Auditor
J. F. Masson, Timekeeper
ART DIRECTOR
Richard Day
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Alfred Newman
CASTING DIRECTOR
R. W. Webb
WARDROBE DEPARTMENT
Alexander Kiam, Designer
W. C. McClenaghan, Business Manager
CHIEF SOUND ENGINEER
Thomas T. Moulton
PURCHASING AGENT
Harry Keiper
PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
George Hazenbush
MAKE-UP DEPARTMENT
Bob Stepanoff
HAIRDRESSING DEPARTMENT
Nina Roberts
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Wm. Whisler
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
O. J. Brodin
Universal Pictures Corporation
Universal City, California
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE
OF PRODUCTION
Charles R. Rogers
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
BUSINESS MANAGER
J. P. NORMANLY
EXECUTIVE STUDIO MANAGER
Val Paul
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS TO MR. ROGERS
RuFUS Lemaire
Jerry Sackheim
COMPTROLLER
RoBETiT W. Allison
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Martin Murphy
STUDIO EXECUTIVE
Fred S. Meyer
STUDIO SUPERINTENDENT
Wm. J. Fender
CASTING DIRECTOR
Dan Kelley
SUPERVISING ART AND COSTUME
DIRECTOR
John, Harkrider
ART DIRECTOR
John Otterson
SOUND SUPERVISOR
Homer G. Tasker
EDITORIAL SUPERVISOR
Maurice Pivar
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Charles Previn
MUSIC DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
MANAGER
Lou Forbes
STUDIO PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Marc Lachmann
STORY SUPERVISOR
Charles Beahan
STUDIO STORY EDITOR
Betty Roberts
STORY CONSULTANT
Ben Ray Redman
CENSORSHIP DEPARTMENT
Harry Zehner
PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
H. D. Cook
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Walter L. Stern
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Chas. a. Hubbard
LOCATION DEPARTMENT
John S. Lawton
LEASING DEPARTMENT
Alfred Stern
POLICE DEPARTMENT
E. W. Carey
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
SiD Reiser
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
A. H. Hall
GRIP DEPARTMENT
Thos. O'Neill
LABOR DEPARTMENT
Harry Burke
SCENIC DEPARTMENT
Harry Devine
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Nan, K. Grant
PROP. MANAGER
Elmer A. Johnson
ELECTRICAL MANAGER
Frank O. Graves
PROCESS DEPARTMENT
John Fulton
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Fred Campbell
TITLES DEPARTMENT
John F. McCormick
PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
Russell A. Gausman
DRAPERY DEPARTMENT
Jasper Vale
MEN'S WARDROBE
Frank Tait
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Gilbert Kurland
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT
Reginald Bunce
STILLS DEPARTMENT
Ray Jones
CARTOON DEPARTMENT
Walter Lantz
STENOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT
Flaminia CONTINiI
RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR
John M. Steinberg
CAMERAMEN
Jerome Ash
Stanley Cortez
Merritt Gerstad
Milton R. Krasner
J. J. Mescall
Geo. Robinson
Joseph Valentine
SERIAL DEPARTMENT
Ben Koenig
Henry MacRae
Barney Sarecky
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MUSICAL WRITERS
Harold Adamson
James McHugh
PRODUCERS
E. M. Asher, Lou Brock, Trem Carr, B. G.
DeSylva, Kubec Glasmon, Edmund Grainger,
Buck Jones, Geo. Owen, Joseph Pasternak,
Robert Presnell, Morrie Ryskind.
DIRECTORS
Ford Beebe, Edward Buzzell, Milton Carruth,
Lewis D. Collins, Henry Koster, Walter Lang,
Arthur Lubin, Ray McCarey, Hal Mohr,
Ralph Murphy, Henry C. Potter, Sidney
Salkow, Cliff Smith, James Whale.
WRITERS
George Beck, Max Bercutt, Monte Brice,
Jerome Chodorov, Lester Cole, Adele Coman-
dini, Scott Darling, Isabel Dawn, Boyce De
Gaw. Karen De Wolf, Philip Dunne, Joseph
Fields, Lewis R. Foster, Eliot Gibbons, James
Edward Grant, Charles Grayson, F. Hugh Her-
bert, Brown Holmes, Felix Joachimson, Charles
Kenyon, Hans Kraly. Robert N. Lee, Max
Magnus, Bruce Manning, William Morrissey,
James Mulhauser, Henry Myers. Dorian Otvop,
Albert R. Perkins. William Rankin, Arthur
Rothafel, Robert T. Shannon.
Victory Pictures Corporation
9077 Venice Boulevard
Los Anpeles. Cal.
Phone: SEquoia 2565
PRESIDENT
Sam Katzman
VICE-PRESIDENT
Florence Babin
SECRETARY
Lillian Ryan
DIRECTOR
Bob Hill
SCENARIO EDITOR
Basil Dickey
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Edna Goodman
FILM EDITORS
HoLBROOK Todd
Fred Bain
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Fred Preble
CHIEF OF PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
Wally Mansell
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Otto H. Buhner
CAMERAMAN
William Hyer
STILL CAMERAMAN
Fat Thompson
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Ed. W. Rote
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Florence Babin
Sam Katzman
Ed. Rote
Wafllms, Inc.
Producers — Short Subjects and Features
1426 .V. Beachwood Drive, Hollyivoc'
Paramount Building
New York City
PRESIDENT
Walter A. Futter
VICE-PRESIDENT
Fred W. Futter
Raw stock — Film library
Victory — Warner
Warner Brothers Picfures, Inc.
Burbank, Cal.
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
PRODUCTION
Jack L. Warner
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF
PRODUCTION
Hal B. Wallis
STUDIO MANAGER
T. C. Wright
IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS OPERATION
Joseph Gilpin
PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS
Robert Lord, Henry Blanke, Lou Edelman,
Harry J. Brown, Earl Baldwin, Sam Bischoff,
Bryan Foy.
CASTING DIRECTOR
Maxwell Arnow
ART DIRECTORS
John Hughes, Anton Grot, Robert M. Haas,
Esdras Hartley, Carl J. Weyl, Max Parker,
Hugh Reticker, Edward Smith.
WARDROBE DEPARTMENT HEAD
Lou Burns
MAKE-UP DEPARTMENT
Perc Westmore
RECORDING DEPARTMENT
Major Nathan Levinson
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
M. Levinson
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Leo F. Forbstein
WEST COAST PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Edward Selzer
STUDIO PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
R. J. Obringer
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Herman Lissauer
DIRECTORS
Max Reinhardt, Frank Borzage, Michael Curtiz,
William Keighley, Bobby Connolly, Alfred E.
Green, Mervyn LeRoy, William Dieterle,
Busby Berkeley, Lloyd Bacon, Archie L.
Mayo, Raymond Enright, Frank McDonald,
William McGann, Gene Lewis, _ Marc Con-
nelly, William Clemens, Nick Grinde, Stanley
Logan, Harry Seymour, Irving Rapper, Hugh
Cummings.
WRITERS
Charles Kenyon, Peter Milne, Casey Robinson,
Harry Warren. Al Dubin, Delmer Daves,
Warren Duff, Julius Epstein, William Wister
Haines, Jerry Wald, Abem Finkel, George
Bricker, Tom Reed, Roy Chanslor, Seton I.
Miller. Sheridan Gibney, Anthony Coldeway,
Earl Felton, E. Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen,
John Lloyd, _ Marc Connelly, Norman Reilly
Raine, Luci Ward, Rowland Leigh, Abe
Jacoby, William Jacobs, Milton Krims, Sig
Herzig, Richard Macauley, Robert Neville.
Warner Brothers Eastern Vita phone
Studios
1277 East 14th Street
Phone: Niqhtinaale 4-8700
Brooklyn. N. Y.
CHIEF STUDIO EXECUTIVE
Sam Sax
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO STUDIO
EXECUTIVE
Phil Quinn
BUSINESS MANAGER. COMPTROLLER.
PURCHASING AGENT
E. J. Savin
AMPLIFYING ENGINEER
N. Dean Cole
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CAMERA DEPARTMENT HEAD
Ray Foster
LABORATORY CHIEF
Joseph H. Spray
PROPERTY MASTER
Martin Hall
ART DIRECTOR
Fra'nk Namczv
CASTING DIRECTOR
Lee Stewart
MUSIC DEPARTMENT HEAD
David Mendoza
FILM EDITOR
Bert Frank
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Edward Hastings
MAKEUP DEPARTMENT CHIEF
Richard Willis
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
John Condon
COSTUME DEPARTMENT HEAD
Helen McCullough
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Sid Rechetnik
PAYMASTER
Blanche Schneider
World Pictures Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: MEdallion 3-2944
Nerv York City
Cable Address: WORLDFILM
PRESIDENT, GENERAL SALES MANAGER
AND DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING
AND PUBLICITY
Irvin, Shapiro
VICE-PRESIDENT. SECRETARY-
TREASURER. AND MANAGER OF
SHORT SUBJECT AND FOREIGN
DEPARTMENTS
J. POPKIN
EXCHANGE MANAGER
A. LllTMAN
B. F. Zeldman Productions, Ltd.
7250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, Cal.
New York Office
1501 Broadway
PRESIDENT
B. F. Zeidman
SECRETARY
Florence Cooper
TREASURER
Ben W. Solomon
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PRODUCTION
• list of product
by companies
International MOTION PICTURE
ALMANAC
Companies' Product:
1936 and Early 1937
In this section is listed product by companies, with titles, release dates,
stars and running time in minutes, for all of the calendar year 1936
and as far into 1937 as release dates have been established at press time.
AMBASSADOR PICTURES
(Conn and Melody Pictures)
Talismcui Studios, 4516 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal.
Di^TiiDCC RELEASE RUNNING
PICTURES DATE STAR TIME
Song of the Trail Feb. 24, '36 Kermit Maynard, Evelyn Brent..
Wildcat Trooper Oct. 16, '36 Kermit Maynard, H. Bos worth...
Phantom Patrol Oct. 30, '36 Kermit Maynard, Joan Barclay. . .
Born to Fight Nov. 3, '36 Frankie Darro, Jack La Rue
Racing Blood Nov. 15, '36 Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond..
Wild Horse Roundup Nov. 20, '36 Kermit Maynard, Dickie Jones...
With Love and Kisses Dec. 20, '36 Pinky Tomlin, Toby Wing
Headline Crasher Dec. 25, '.% Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond..
Galloping Dynamite Dec. 30, '36 Kermit Maynard, Ariane Allen...
The Devil Diamond Tan. 15, '37 Kane Richmond, June Gale
Valley of Terror Jan. 20, 'i1 Kermit Maynard, Harley Wood..
Sing While You're Able Mar. 20,- '37.... Pinky TomHn
Tough to Handle Mar. 24, '37 Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond.
Whistling Bullets May 3, 'i7 Kermit Maynard
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AMKINO CORPORATION
723 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-7680.
CCATIIDCC RELEASE RUNNING
FEATURES date star time
Grain Jan. 14, '.36 Emma Cessarskaya 90
Builders of Socialism Jan. 25, '36 Travelogue 88
Three Women Feb. 11, '36. ... Boris Babochkin, Y. Jeimo 95
Dubrovsky Mar. 28, '36 Boris Livanov. V. Gardin 75
Children of Revolution Apr. 4, '36 Igor Romantzev 75
Soviet News Apr. 10, '36 News 78
We Are From Kronstadt Apr. 30, '36 V. Zaichikov, R. Esipova 95
Seven Brave Men Tune 13, '36 N. Bogolyubov, T. Makarova 99
News of U.S.S.R Tune 25, '36. . . . News 95
Anna July 16, '36. ... A. Voitsik 99
Gypsies July 28, '36 Alexander Granach, L. Chernaya 85
Der Kampf Sept. 9, '36. . . . B. Schmitsdorf 89
Greater Promise Oct. 7, '36 V. L. Zuskin, M. M. Blumenthal — Tamarina 86
Nightingale Nov. 3, '36.... N. Ekk, V. Ivasheva 102
Son of Mongolia Nov. 3, '36 Tseven, Igin-Khorlo 87
Abyssinia Dec. 8, '36 Newsreel 59
Natalka Poltavka .Dec. 22, '36 K. Osmialovskyaya 77
Revolutionists Dec. 24, '36 V. V. Shchukin, K. L Tarasova 100
Spain in Flames Tan. 28, '37 Newsreel 65
Prisoners , Feb. 19, 'il M. Astangov, U. Yanukova
Beethoven Concerto Mar. 23, 'i7 Vladimir Gardin 85
The Last Night Apr. 28, '37. ...N. T. Dorokhin 92
Paris Commune Tune 1. '?i7 N. Plotnikov, A. Maksimova
Youth of the Poet Tune 22, '37
Thirteen Tuly 6, '37
Gobsek Tuly 27, 'i7
Remarkable Girl Aug. 10, '37
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FEATURES date star time
Baltic Deputy Aug. 24, '37
The Return of Maxim Sept. 21, '37
Peter the First Oct. 20, 'il
Gardener Nov. 25, 'VI
The Fall of Kimas Lake Dec. IS, 'Zl
Far East Dec. 24, '37
SHORT PRODUCT
U.S.S.R. on Screen Series
Youth 2 reels
Red Army Ensemble 1 reel
Vorishilov Cavalry 1 reel
Heart of Asia 1 reel
Young Kalmik Republic 1 reel
Bakhchisarai Fountain 1 reel
Animal Club 1 reel
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BURROUGHS TARZAN ENTERPRISES
RKO Building, New York City.
Dir^TllDCC RELEASE RUNNING
PICTURES date star time
Drag Net Apr. 15, '36 Rod LaRocque, Marian Nixon
Tundra Sept. 15, '36.. ..Del Cambre 78
Phantom of Santa Fe Jan. 1, il Nina Quartaro, Norman Kerry
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CELEBRITY PRODUCTIONS. INC.
723 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-6067.
SHORT FEATURES "^d'a't^' ""t'IML'''
ComiColor Cartoons
Humpty Dumpty Jan. 30, '36 1 reel
AH Baba Mar. 30, '36 1 reel
Tom Thumb Mar. 30, '36 1 reel
Dick Whittington's Cat May 30, '36 1 reel
Little Boy Blue July 30, '36 1 reel
Happy Days Sept. 30, '36 1 reel
FEATURES
For Love of You 1936 all star 6 reels
Kiss Me Goodbye 1936 all star 6 reels
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CHESTERFIELD MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION
1540 Broadway, New York City
Dir>TiiDrc RELEASE RUNNING
PICTURES date STAR TIME
Missing Girls Sept. 10, '36 Roger Pryor, Sydney Blackmer 66
House of Secrets Oct. 26, '36. ... Leslie Fenton, Muriel Evans 67
Ellis Island (INVINCIBLE) Nov. 5, '36. ... Donald Cook, Pegery Shannon 66
Red Lights Ahead Dec. 29, '36.... Andy Clyde, Lucille Gleason
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COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION
729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-7900.
CCATIIDCC RELEASE RUNNING
FEATURES date star time
Dangerous Intrigue Jan. 4, '36 Ralph Bellamy, Joan Perry 57
The Mysterious Avenger Jan. 17, '36 Chas. Starrett, Joan Perry 65
Lady of Secrets Jan. 25, '36 Ruth Chatterton, Otto Kruger, Marian Marsh 11
You May Be Next Feb. 6, '36 Ann Sothern, Lloyd Nolan 67
Hell Ship Morgan Feb. 8, '36 George Bancroft, Ann Sothern 65
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FEATURES date
The Music Goes 'Round Feb. 27,
The Cattle Thief Feb. 28,
Don't Gamble With Love Feb. 29,
Heroes of the Range Mar. 28,
Pride of the Marines Apr. 2,
Panic On the Air Apr. 10,
Roaming Lady Apr. 12,
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Apr. 12,
Devil's Squadron May 1,
Avenging Waters May 8,
And So They Were Married May 10,
The Mine With the Iron Door May IS,
Secret Patrol May 20,
The King Steps Out May 28,
Abdul the Damned June 1,
Fugitive Sheriff June 1,
Stampede June 8,
Counterfeit June
The Final Hour July 7,
Blackmailer July 10,
Shakedown July 17,
Meet Nero Wolfe Aug. 1,
Two Fisted Gentleman Aug. 15,
They Met in a Taxi Sept. 1,
End of the Trail Sept. 19,
Alibi for Murder Sept. 23,
Killer at Large... Oct. 1,
Tugboat Princess Oct. IS,
The Unknown Ranger Sept. 15,
The Man Who Lived Twice Sept. 25,
Craig's Wife Sept. 25,
Adventure in Manhattan Oct. 8,
Code of the Range Oct. 9,
Ranger Courage Oct. 30,
Legion of Terror Nov. 1,
Come Closer, Folks Sov. 7,
Theodora Goes Wild Nov. 12,
North of Nome Nov. 14,
The Cowboy Star Nov. 20,
Lady from Nowhere Nov. 21,
Pennies from Heaven Nov. 25,
Rio Grande Ranger Dec. 11,
The Beloved Vagabond Dec. 14,
More Than a Secretary Dec. 24,
Counterfeit Lady Dec. 31,
Find the Witness Jan. 8,
Woman in Distress Jan. 17,
Westbound Mail Jan. 22,
Devil's Playground Jan. 24,
Women of Glamour Tan. 28,
Dodge City Trail Feb. 5,
Law of the Ranger Feb. 26,
When You're in Love Feb. 27,
Parole Racket Mar. 4,
Trapped Mar. S,
Trouble in Morocco Mar. 22,
Let's Get Married Mar. 25,
Racketeers in Exile Mar. 30,
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Motor Madness Apr.
Two Gun Law Apr.
I Promise to Pay Apr.
Thunder in the City Apr.
Criminals of the Air Apr.
The Frame-up May
Speed to Spare May
Venus Makes Trouble May
The Devil Is Driving
League of Frightened Men May 25, '37...
Reckless Ranger May 30, '37...
It Can't Last Forever
Roaring Timber
White Heat
Girls Can Play
One Man Justice
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RUNNING
STAR TIME
. . Harry Richman 87
, . Ken Maynard 57
..Ann Sothern, Bruce Cabot 64
. . Ken Maynard 51
. .Chas. Bickford, Florence Rice 66
..Lew Ayres, Florence Rice 56
..Fay Wray, Ralph Bellamy 69
..Jean Arthur, Gary Cooper 118
..Richard Dix, Karen Morley, Lloyd Nolan 80
..Ken Maynard 56
..Mary Astor, Melvyn Douglas 75
, . Ken Maynard 66
. . Chas. Starrett 60
..Grace Moore, Franchot Tone 86
..Fritz Kortner, Nils Asther, Adrienne Ames 78
, .Ken Maynard, Beth Marion 58
, . Chas. Starrett 58
..Chester Morris, Margot Grahame, Marian Marsh,
Lloyd Nolan 74
, .Mary Astor, Lyle Talbot 64
.Ralph Bellamy, Marguerite Churchill 58
.Florence Rice, William Gargan, H. B. Warner... 66
.Lew Ayres, Joan Perry 57
.Edward Arnold, Joan Perry, Lionel Stander 73
.James Dunn, June Clay worth 63
.Chester Morris, Fay Wray 69
.Jack Holt 72
.Marguerite Churchill, William Gargan 59
.Mary Brian, Russell Hardie, Betty Compson 58
.Walter C. Kelly, Edith Fellows 69
.Robert Allen, Martha Tibbetts 58
.Ralph Bellamy, Marian Marsh 73
.Rosalind Russell, John Boles 75
.lean Arthur, Joel McCrea 73
.Chas. Starrett, Mary Blake 55
.Robert Allen 58
.Marguerite Churchill, Bruce Cabot 60
.James Dunn, Marian Marsh 61
.Irene Dunne, Melvyn Douglas 95
.Jack Holt, Evelyn Venable 63
.Chas. Starrett, Iris Meredith 56
.Mary Astor, Chas. Quigley 61
.Ring Crosby, Madge Evans, Edith Fellows 81
.Bob Allen, Iris Meredith 54
.Maurice Chevalier 68
• Jean Arthur, George Brent 77
.Ralph Bellamy, Joan Perry 60
. Chas. Quigley, Rosalind Keith 57
.May Robson, Irene Hervey 68
.Chas. Starrett, RosaHnd Keith 54
.Dolores Del Rio, Richard Dix. Chester Morris.... 74
. Virginia Bruce, Melvyn Douglas, Reginald Denny 68
.Chas. Starrett, Donald Grayson, Marion Weldon.. 72
• Bob Allen, Elaine Shepard 57
• Grace Moore, Gary Grant. 104
• Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith 62
.Chas. Starrett, Peggy Stratford 56
.Tack Holt, Mae Clarke 62
.Ralph Bellamy, Ida Lupino 69
. George Bancroft, Evelyn Venable, Wynne Gibson 67
.Rosalind Keith, Allen Brook 62
.Chas. Starrett, Peggy Stratford 56
.Chester Morris, Helen Mack, Leo Carrillo 69
.Edward G. Robinson, Luli Deste 88
.Chas. Quigley, Rosalind Keith 61
.Paul Kelly, Jacqueline Wells 59
.Chas. Quigley, Dorothy Wilson 60
.James Dunn, Patricia Ellis 58
. Richard Dix, Joan Perry
.Irene Hervey, Walter Connolly 65
.Bob Allen, Barbara Weeks
• Betty Furness, Ralph Bellamy
.Jack Holt, Grace Bradley
.Rosalind Keith, Don Terry
.Chas. Quigley, Jacqueline Wells
.Chas. Starrett, Barbara Weeks
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Two-Fisted Sheriff Chas. Starrett, Barbara Weeks
Taxi War Rosalind Keith, Don Terry
The Man Behind the Law Otto Kruger, Douglass Montgomery,
Wells
Park Avenue Dame Richard Arlen, Fay Wray
Flashing Skates Chas. Quigley, Rita Hay worth
Once a Hero Richard Dix, Fay Wray
RUNNING
TIME
Jacqueline
SHORT PRODUCT
Color Rhapsodies 21 one reelers
Krazy Kat 14 one reelers
Scrappy 14 one reelers
News World of Sports 23 one reelers
Screen Snapshots 22 one reelers
Columbia Tours 13 one reelers
Featurettes 12 one reelers
Community Sing , 10 one reelers
"Happy Hour" Specials 3 three reelers
Stars of Tomorrow 2 one reelers
AH Star Comedies 39 two reelers
(Starring the Three Stooges — Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Jerry Howard— Andy Clyde, Charlie Chase,
Polly Moran, El Brendel, Monte Collins, Tom Kennedy, Harry Langdon, Walter Catlett.)
SERIALS 1937-38
Jungle Menace Frank Buck with Sasha Siemel— for release on or
before 9/1/37
The Adventures of the Mysterious Pilot Frank Hawks
The Secret of Treasure Island (No star yet named.)
The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (No star yet named.)
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COMMODORE PICTURES CORPORATION
15»1 Broadway, New York City. PEnnsylvania 6-1354
cCATiiDCC RELEASE RUNNING
FEATURES DATE STAR TIME
I Cover Chinatown Oct. 1936 Norman Foster 65
From Nine to Nine Jan. 1937 Ruth Roland 63
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CRESCENT PICTURES
Talisman Studios, 4516 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Gal.
PICTURES
RELEASE
DATE
STAR
RUNNING
TIME
The Glory Trail ..._. Sept. IS, '36 Tom Keene, Joan Barclay 65
Rebellion Oct.
Battle of Greed Tan.
Old Louisiana Mar.
LTnder Strange Flags Apr.
Right to Kill May
Drums of Destiny Tune 12, '37...
Star of Empire July 6, '37...
27, '36 Tom Keene, Rita Cansino.
18, '37 Tom Keene, Gwynne Shipman.
1, '37.... Tom Keene, Rita Cansino
12, '37 Tom Keene
12, '37.... Tom Keene
Tom Keene, Edna Lawrence.
, Tom Keene
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DANUBIA PICTURES, INC.
(Hungarian Dialogue)
729 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. C. BRyant 9-4175.
FEATURES "l^"^^
Rakoczi March Apr. 20, '35..
Hussar Romance Apr. 21, '35..
Father Knows Best May 14, '35.,
Rakoczi March (German dialog) Tune IS, '35..
Seeing Hungary (English titles) Aug. 29, '35..
Homely Girl Sept. 1, '35.,
Honor Among Thieves Sept. 10, '35.,
RUNNING
STAR TIME
. Paul Javor 84
. Irene Agai 75
. Szoke Szakall 80
. Frohlich, Horn 83
. (travelog) 58
. Javor, Murati 88
. Kabos, Csikos 73
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T,Ti r RELEASE RUNNING
TITLb DATE SERIES AND STAR TIME
Iron Man Sept. 15, '35. . . . Torzs, Turay 71
Little Pastry Shop Nov. 10, '35. . .. Kabos, Percell 90
Sweet Stepmother (English titles). .. Nov. 22, '35 Maria Tasnadi 81
Empress and the Soldier Dec. 1, '35. ... Gozon, Dajbukat 77
. Keep Smiling Feb. 21, '36. . . . Szoke, Szakall 77
The New Squire Mar. 15, '36. . . . Paul Tavor 106
Don't Cry Mother Aug. 25, '36..,. Eva Rutkay 78
Be Goo<i Until Death Sept. 10, '36. . . . Csortos, Deveny 89
Car of Dreams Oct. 10, '36 Torzs, Percell 90
Man Under Bridge Nov. 15, '36 Csortos, Lazar 82
The Three Spinsters Dec. 1, '36.. .. Lazar, Rajnay 84
Salary, 200 Monthly Dec. 31. '36. . . . Javor, Fulop 82
Dreams of Love Tan. 3, '37 Frank Taray 103
Blue Danube Romance tan. 20, '37 Zita Percell 85
Sister Marie Mar. 28, '37. ... Szorenyi, Sved, Javor 91
Storm of the Pusta Apr. 5, '37 Kiss, Komar 78
Scotchman in Hungary Apr. 12, '37 Rado, Orosz 95
Man of Gold Apr. 12, '37.... Kiss, Egry 92
V V V
DU WORLD PICTURES. INC.
729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. Medallion 3-2944
CCATIIDCC RELEASE RUNNING
l-tAIUKtb DATE STAR TIME
Crimson Circle Jan. 1, '37 Noah Beery 8 reels
Secrets of Stamboul Aug. 15, '37 Valerie Hobson 8 reels
Kliou, the Killer (Technicolor) Oct. 15, '37 Marquis de la Falaise 6 reels
SHORT PRODUCT
(6) Popular Science Series Jan. 1, '37.. .. (Cinecolor) 1 reel
Battling Bettas Aug. 15, '37. . . . (Color) 1 reel
Story of a Rose Aug. 15, '37 (Color) 1 reel
Sus-Ti-Ka Aug. 15, '37. ... (Color) 1 reel
LTtah Picture Book Aug. 15, '37. ... (Color) 1 reel
V V V
EDUCATIONAL PICTURES
444 West 5«th Street, New York City. COIumbus 5-3320
TiTl c RELEASE RUNNING
< > I Lk DATE SERIES AND STAR TIME
Three On a Limb Jan. 3, '36 Star Personality, Buster Keaton 19
The Brain Busters Jan. 10, '36. ... Coronet, Vince Barnett, Billy Gilbert 18
The Feud Jan. 10, '36. ... Terry -Toons 6
Mixed Policies Jan. 17, '36 Coronet, Clara Barry, Orval Whitlegs 20
The Seeing Eye Jan. 17, '36. ... Treasure C^iest 10
Thanks Mr. Cupid Jan. 24, '36.... Musical, Niela Goodelle 18
The 19th Hole Club Jan. 24, '36 Terry-Toons 6
Manhattan Tapestry Jan. 31, '36 Treasure Chest 10
Fisherman's Luck Jan. 31, '36 Treasure Chest 9
Beware of Blondes Feb. 7, '36 Young Romance, Ackland Powell, Marlyn Stuart. 20
Hometown Olympics Feb. 7, '36 Terry-Toons 6
Give 'im Air Feb. 14, '36 Star Personality, Joe Cook 18
Grand Slam Opera Feb. 21, '36 Star Personality, Buster Keaton 21
The Alpine Yodeler Feb. 21, '36. ... Terry-Toons 6
Love In September Mar. 6, '36 Young Romance, Jackie Coogan 21
Barnyard Amateurs Mar. 6, '36 Terry-Toons 6
Just Plain Folks Mar. 13, '36 Tuxedo, Tim and Irene 19
Gold Bricks Mar. 30, '36 Star Personality, Bert Lahr 20
Oflf to China Mar. 20, '36. ... Terry -Toons 6
The White Hope Mar. 27, '36. . . . Star Personality, Joe Cook 19
Triple Trouble Apr. 3, '36 Star Personality, Ernest Truex 16
The Western Trail Apr. 3, '36... . Terry -Toons 6
Where Is Wall Street Apr. 10, '36 Coronet, Tom Howard. George Shelton 19
Spooks Apr. 17, '36. ... Song and Comedy Hit, The Cabin Kids 9
A Wolf In Cheap Clothing Apr. 17, '36. ... Terry -Toons 6
Fresh From the Fleet Apr. 24, '36 Coronet, Buster West, Tom Patricola 18
Animal Cunning May 1, '36 Treasure Chest 10
Rolling Stones May 1, '36 Terry-Toons 6
Sleepless Hollow May 8, '36 Coronet, Harry Gribbon 16
It Happened All Right May IS, '36 Tim and Irene 19
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RELEASE
DATE
TITLE
Farmer Al Falfa and the Runt May 15
Rail Birds May 22,
The Busy Bee May 29,
Home On the Range June S
Fast Friends June 5
The Sailor's Home June 12,
Peaceful Relations June 19,
A Tough Egg June 26,
Farmer Al Falfa in the Hot Spell... July 10,
Puddy the Pup and The Gypsies. . .July 24,
Farmer Al Falfa's Prize Package. . .July 31
Happy Heels Aug. 1
Alpine Rendezvous Aug. 1
Bashful Buddies Aug. 7
Feminine Form Aug. 7
Boy, Qh Boy Aug. 14-
The Queen's Birthday Aug. 14
Blue Blazes Aug. 21
The Ring Goes 'Round Aug. 21
Kiko and the Honey Bears Aug. 21
Parked in Paree Aug. 28
Going Native Aug. 28,
The Wacky Family Sept. 4
Nature's Songsters Sept. 4
Farmer Al Falfa In the Health
Farm Sept. 4
Gags and Gals Sept. 11
Sports in the Alps Sept. 11
Pink Lemonade Sept. 18.
A Bully Frog Sept. 18
Diamonds in the Rough Sept. 25
Whose Baby Are You? Oct. 2
Kiko Foils the Fox Oct. 2,
The Chemist Oct. 9,
Krazi-Inventions Oct. 9,
Symphony In Snow Oct. 16,
Puddy the Pup in Sunken
Treasures Oct. 16,
Rahl Rah! Rhythm Oct. 23
Gifts In Rhythm Oct. 23
Spring Is Here Oct. 30,
Kiko the Kangaroo In a
Battle Royal Oct. 30,
Any Old Port Nov. 6,
Play! Girls Nov. 6
Modern Home Nov. 13,
Robin Hood In An Arrow Escape. .. Nov. 13
Mixed Magic Nov. 20,
Amuse Yourself Nov. 27,
Farmer Al Falfa's 20th Anniversary. Nov. 27
Just the Type Dec. 4
Legend of the Lei Dec. 4
Strike! You're Out Dec. 11
Cats In a Bag Dec. 11
The Screen Test Dec. 18
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dec. 18
Transatlantic Love Dec. 25
Kiko the Kangaroo in Skunked
Again Dec. 25
High-C Honeymoon Tan. 1
Jail Bait Tan. 8
Salty McGuire Jan. 8
Practically Perfect Jan.
The Tin Can Tourist Jan.
Hold It Jan.
See Uncle Sol , Jan.
Fun's Fun Feb.
The Book Shop Feb.
Ditto Feb.
The Big Courtship Feb.
The Big Game Hunt Feb.
Man To Man Feb.
Dental Follies Feb.
RUNNING
STAR TIME
.Terry -Toons 6
.Tuxedo, Tom Howard, George Shelton 18
.Terry-Toons 6
.Musical, Niela Goodelle, Earl Oxford 21
• Treasure Chest 9«
.Terry-Toons 6
.Tim and Irene 18
.Terry-Toons 6
.Terry-Toons 6
.Terry-Toons 6
.Terry-Toons 6
.Buster West, Tom Patricola 18
.Roy Halle, The Buccaneers 11
.Pat Rooney, Jr., Herman Tiniberg, Jr 17
. Tres sure Chest 10
.Bert Lahr 19
■ Song and Comedy Hit, Mary I^u, Bo Brummels,
Sugar Nichols 10
.Buster Keaton 19
. Song and Comedy Hit, Henry King and His
Orchestra, Phyllis Claire, Dario & Diane 10
.Terry-Toons 6
....19
. Song and Comedy Hit, Miriam Verne, Bill Bailey,
Don Alberto and His Orchestra 11
. Tim and Irene 20
.Treasure Chest 8
.Terry-Toons 6
. Jefferson Machamer 20
.Treasure Chest 9
. Song and Comedy Hit, Cabin Kids, Toto the Clown 11
.Terry-Toons 6
.Diamond Brothers, Three Reasons 19
.Bert Lahr 18
.Terry-Toons 6
. Buster Keaton 19
. Treasure Chest 11
• Treasure Chest 9
• Terry-Toons 6
• Pat Rooney Jr., Herman Timberg, Jr 18
• Song and Comedy Hit, Cabin Kids 10
• Niela Goodelle 20
.Terry-Toons 7
.Buster West, Tom Patricola 18
.Song and Comedy Hit, Joe May, June Earle 11
• Tim and Irene 19
• Terry -Toons 7
• Buster Keaton 17
• Jefferson Machamer 20
. Terry-Toons 7
• Pat Rooney Jr., Herman Timberg Jr 20
• Treasure Chest 11
• Song and Comedy Hot, Russ Brown, Sandra
Johnson H
• Terry-Toons 7
.Buster West, Tom Patricola 19
.Treasure Chest 11
• Sylvia Froos, James Brierly 20
36. ...Terry-Toons 7
37. . . . Niela Goodelle 21
37 Buster Keaton 19
'37 Terry-Toons 7
37 Sisters of the Skillet 21
37.... Terry-Toons 7
37 Herman Timberg Jr., Pat Rooney Jr 17
37 Song and Comedy Hit, Eddie Lambert, Terry Green 11
37 Jefferson Machamer 19
37.... Terry-Toons 6
37 Buster Keaton 17
37.... Tim and Irene 17
37.... Terry-Toons 7
37 Iris Adrian 17
'37 Song and Comedy Hit, Pinky Lee, Harold Wald-
ridge, Aileen Cook 11
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FEATURES "da"'^
Off the Horses Mar. 5, '37.
Red Hot Music Mar. 5, '11.
Ready to Serve Mar. 12, 'il .
Pixilated Mar. 19, '37.
Flying South Mar. 19, '7,1.
Love Nest on Wheels Mar. 26, '37.
The Hay Ride Apr. 2, '17.
Comic Artist's Home Life Apr. 9, 'Zl .
Melody Girl Apr. 16, '37.
Bug Carnival Apr. 16, '37.
Hi-Ya Doc? Apr. 23, '37.
His Pest Girl Apr. 30, 'Zl .
School Birds Apr. 30, '11.
Freshies May 7, '11.
Songs of the Danube May 7, '37.
Holding the Bag May 14, '11.
Puddy's Coronation May 14, '37.
Her Accidental Hero May 21, 'il .
Love in Arms May 28, 'il .
Ozzie Ostrich Comes to Town. May 28, 'VI.
Crystal Ballet May 28, '37.
STAR TIME
RELEASE
. . Bert Lahr 19
..Terry-Toons 6
..Buster West, Tom Patricola IS
..Harry Gribbon 18
. .Terry -Toons 7
..Buster Keaton 18
..Terry-Toons 6
..Jefferson Machamer 19
..Niela Goodelle 17
..Terry-Toons 7
..Buster West, Tom Patricola : 20
..Tim and Irene 18
.. Terry -Toons 7
..Herman Timberg Jr., Pat Rooney Jr 17
..Treasure Chest
...Sisters of the Skillet
..Terry-Toons 7
..Harry Gribbon 17
. . N'iela Goodelle
..Terry-Toons 7
..Treasure Chest
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FRENCH MOTION PICTURE CORP.
126-132 West 46th Street, New York, N. Y.
FEATURES
La Maternelle (with Metropolis). . .Jan.
The Yellow Cruise Dec.
Janosik Jan.
Dr. Knock Apr.
Grandeur et Decadence May
Maternite May
Under His Spell May
The Black Cruise June
Le Gendre de Monsieur Poirier June
Mile. Josette, Ma Femme! June
L'Aventurier July
Les Deux Gamines July
Mile. Mozart July
Le Rosaire Aug.
Primerose Aug.
Marinella Aug.
Les Petites AUiees Aug.
La Maison de Moliere Sept
La Vengeance de Siva Sept
Jerome Perreau Sept
RELEASI
DATE
2,
STAR
, Madeleine Renaud, Paulette EJambert.
RUNNING
TIME
85
, Palo Bielik, Zlata Hajdukova
Louis Jouvet, Madeleine Ozeray
, Firmin Gemier, Marcelle Geniat
, Frangoise Rosay, Felix Oudart
. Samson Fainsilber, Colette Darfeuil.
80
80
83
88
85
60
.Jean Debucourt, Annie Ducaux 105
, Annabella, Jean Murat 95
.Victor Francen, Blanche Montel 92
.Alice Tissot, Jacqueline Daix 95
.Danielle Darrieux 85
. Andre Luguet 105
.Madeleine Renaud, Constant Remy 100
. Tino Rossi 90
.Madeleine Renaum, Constant Remy 100
. Sacha Guitry 120
.Alfred Chaumel 60
.George Milton, Samson Fainsilber 120
SHORT FEATURES
RELEASE
DATE
RUNNING
TIME
Undetermined
Le Sud 2 reels
Oasis Saharienne 2 reels
Images d'Auvergne 2 reels
Les Deux Couverts 3 reels
Les Precieuses Ridicules 3 reels
L'Hippocampe 1 reel
Un Grand Verrier 1 reel
Fontainebleau 3 reels
Dans La Brousse Annamite 3 reels
Terre D'Amour 3 reels
Provincia 3 reels
Lourdes 4 reels
Ordination des Fretres 3 reels
Eperon D'Or 4 reels
Voix d'Enfants 3 reels
Tresors de Pierre (Eglises de Paris) 3 reels
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THE
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MOTION
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ALMANAC
915
GB PICTURES
160© Broadway, New York City. LOngacre 5-5969.
FEATURES
RELEASE
DATE
Seven Sinners Aug. 15, '36.
Nine Days a Queen Sept. 1, '36.
Everything Is Thunder Oct. 1, '36.
Love in E-xile Nov. 15, '36.
Weekend Millionaire Nov. 20, '36.
Living Dangerously Dec. 1, '36.
Strangers on a Honeymoon Dec. 15, '36.
The Woman Alone Jan. 1, 'i7 .
River of Unrest Jan. 10, '37.
Man of Affairs Jan. 20, '37.
Head Over Heels in Love Feb. 11, '37.
Everybody Dance Feb. 15, 'i7 .
You're in the Army Now Mar. 15, '37.
Backstage Apr. 15, '37.
Silent Barriers Apr. 29, '37.
The Tenth Man May 15, '37.
Talk of the Devil June 1, '37.
Heart's Desire
The Two of Us
King Solomon's Mines
STAR
. . E. Lowe, C. Cummings
. . Cedric Hardwicke, Nova Pilbeam.
. . C. Bennett, D. Montgomery
. . Clive Brook, Helen Vinson
..Buddy Rogers, Mary Brian
..Otto Kruger, Leonora Corbett.
RUNNING
TIME
70
Gangway
Dr. Syn
The Dark Invader
Alfred Hitchcock Production (Untitled).
74
63
64
69
..Constance Cummings, Hugh Sinclair 67
. . Sylvia Sidney, Oscar Homolka, Desmond Tester. . 75
..John Lodge, Antoinette Cellier, John Loder 69
..George Arliss 71
. . Jessie Matthews, Louis Borell, Robert Flemyng. . 82
..Cicely Courtneidge, Ernest Truex 70
..Wallace Ford, Anna Lee 73
..Anna Neagle, Arthur Tracy 66
..Richard Arlen, Lilli Palmer 83
..John Lodge, Antoinette Cellier 65
. . Ricardo Cortez, Sally Filers 71
..Richard Tauber, Leonora Corbett, Paul Graetz... 72
..Jack Hulbert, Gino Malo 64
. . Cedric Hardwicke, Roland Young, Anna Lee, John
Loder, Paul Robeson
..Jessie Matthews, Barry Mackay, Nat Pendleton. ..
..George Arliss
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GRAND NATIONAL FILMS. INC.
1270 Sixth Avenue, New York City. Circle 6-2828.
RELEASE
DATE
.Oct.
STAR
...Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden
. . . Lili Damita (Mrs. Errol Flynn).
. . . Tala Birell, Ian Keith
...Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt
. . . Tex Ritter
FEATURES
Sins of Children (In His Steps). ... Oct. 4, '36.
Devil on Horseback Oct. 11, '36.
White Legion Oct. 25, '36.
Yellow Cargo Nov. 8, '36.
Song of the Gringo Nov. 22, '36.
Captain Calamity Nov. 29, '36.
Hats Oflf Dec. 6, '36.
Headin' for the Rio Grande Dec. 20, '36.
Great Guy Jan. 2, '37.
We're in the Legion Now Jan. 16, '37.
Scotland Yard Commands Jan. 23, '37.
Arizona Days Jan. 30, '37.
Romance and Riches Feb. 27, '37 .
Trouble in Texas Mar. 6, '37.
Navy Spy Mar. 13, '37.
231/2 Hours Leave Mar. 20, '37.
Girl Loves Boy Mar. 27, '37.
Hittin' the Trail Apr. 3, '37.
The Gold Racket Apr. 10, '37.
Man in the Mirror Apr. 24, '37.
Juggernaut Apr. 30, '37 .
Killers of the Sea May 8, '37.
Two Who Dared May 8, '37.
Forever Yours May IS, '37.
Sing, Cowboy. Sing May 22, '37.
Government Agent May 29, '37.
FEATURES star
Small Town Boy Stuart Erwin, Joyce Compton.
The Shadow Rod LaRoque . . .'
Sweetheart of the Navy Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker
Rider of the Rockies Tex Ritter
Something to Sing About
Dynamite James Cagney
Love Takes Flight Bruce Cabot
Cloudy, King of the Sierras
Face the Facts Stuart Erwin
(.Continued en followinci paqe)
RUNNING
TIME
791/4
70^
81
63
62
...George Houston (Gable's lead in Mutiny on The
Bounty), Movita 66
...Mae Clarke, John Payne and Helen Lynd 665/2
...Tex Ritter 61
...James Cagney 73
...Reginald Denny, Esther Ralston 55^
...Clive Brook 61
...Tex Ritter 52
...Gary Grant, Mary Brian 58^2
...Tex Ritter 63
...Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt 56
...James Ellison, Terry Walker 72^^
...Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker 77
...Tex Ritter 58
. . . Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt 655^
...Edward Everett Horton, Genevieve Tobin 75
. . . Boris Karlofif 70
. . . Capt. Wallace Caswell 50
...Anna Sten, Henry Wilcoxon 90
. . . Beniamino Gigli
...Tex Ritter
...Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt
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CCATMDCC RELEASE RUNNING
FEATUKbb DATE STAR TIME
Honolulu Hontymoon
Grand Canyon
Gorgeous Anna Sten
It's Love
Death on a Cruise
Photo Finish Wallaby Jim
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GUARANTEED PICTURES CO., INC.
729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-4369.
CCATIIDCC RELEASE RUNNING
PtATURtb DATE STAR TIME
Just My Luck Tune IS, '36 Chas. Ray, Eddie Nugent 63
Women in White Tuly 15, '36 Mollie Lament, Lester Matthew 65
Luck of the Irish Sept. 15, '36 Richard Hayward 67
Phantom Ship Oct. 15, '36 Bela Lugosi, Shirley Grey 65
Crime Patrol Mar. 1, '37.... Ray Walker 62
Irish and Proud of It Richard Hayward 64
The Early Bird Richard Hayward 65
Jeanne ( French dialogue) Gaby Morlay 72
Badge of Honor Buster Crabbe 67
The Oil Raider Buster Crabbe 62
SHORT PRODUCT
Kamet Conquered F. S. Smythe Expedition 42
Lost Empire (Abyssinia) 51
Way of the Wild Radcliflfe Holmes Expedition 38
Rugged Island A Shetland Lyric 40
Street Show Novelty ^^
Keeping Fit Australian Novelty 9
Isle of Romance (Lowell Thomas) Fortress on the Dry Tortugas 9
Sponge Divers (Lowell Thomas) Ofif Florida Coast .•.■••■.• ^
Zitari Ruins of lost Mexican civilization 19
Phantom Ship of Toy Musical cruise 18
Ups and Downs Handicap Rural comedy 9
Take It or Leave It Comedy with Nat Carr 9
War Torn China Authentic 19
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HOFFBERG CO.. J. H., INC.
729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. MEdallion 3-3813-14.
CCATIIDCC RELEASE RUNNING
FbATURES date STAR TIME
Song of the Scarlet Flower Sept. 1, '36 Swedish 80
Wanted Men Sept. 1, '.36 Charles Laughton, Dorothy Gish 82
Girl from Maxim's Oct. 1, '36 Leslie Hensen, Frances Day 65
A Tenderfoot Goes West Oct. 15, '36.. ..Jack LaRue, Russell Gleason 82
Voice of India Nov. 1, '36. . . . Hoeff er Expedition 70
Inyaah Nov. IS. '36 Borneo Expedition ' 70
Uncle from America Dec. IS, '36 Czeck Film 90
The Fire Trap Tan. 10, '36 Norman Foster, Evelyn Knapp 58
Calling All Cars Feb. 10, '36. . . . Tack La Rue. Lillian Miles 63
Rescue Squad Feb. 10, '36. ... Ralph Forbes, Sheila Terry ..82
Wedding of Palo Mar. 1, '37 Rasmussen's Eskimo Drama 85
Crime of Voodoo Fredi Washington 83
SHORT PRODUCT
Hollywood Magic 10^4
In Shanghai 9%
Bamboo lOJ^
Isles of Paradise 9
Floridian Curiosities 11
Busy Spots in Florida 9
Golden Harbor lOJ/^
Young Explorer 9^
Beyond the Rio Grande 8'/^
Where Money Isn't God 854
Land of Montezuma 8V2
Carillon Makers 12i/<
Around the Clock mA
^'agabonds Abroad 12^
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FEATURES "datY^ ^^^^ running
Ghosts of the Golden West ^^
Beautiful Blue Danube ^
Symphony of the Seasons q,.
Sport of Flying ^'^
Things You'd Like to Know ^
Goofy Gus L .
The Old Family Album: No. 1 ^^z
No. 2 9/.
Personalities on Parade : No. 1 ,„{7
No. 2 and 3 |°/2
Jisgadal ^"
International Varieties: Six one-reelers ;•,
The Sleuth jl/^
Mandarin Mixup ^
Detained ^^
Nomads of the Jungle ?, ,
Nomads of the Plains ^'^
Nomads of the South Seas ^
Nomads in the Making ^, ,
Nomads of the Fast ^-^
Nomads of the Air ^, ,
Nomads of the Seas \^-
Nomads of the River ,^
It's a Bird.
17
Tough Breaks ......'."..'.'.'.!'.'.*.'.!"....!'.!'.'.!..!!.! |^
A Spanish Interlude }/.
Theodore Roosevelt .-• - - 'f^
Wanted Men ^^
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IMPERIAL DISTRIBUTING CORP.
729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-8670.
RELEASE RUNNING
FEATURES date star time
High Hat Nov. 1, '36. ... Frank Luther, Dorothy Dare 60
She Shall Have Music Dec. 1, '36. ...Jack Hylton, June Clyde ^
Broken Blossoms Tan. 1, '37.... Dolly Haas, Emlyn Williams 80
With Pleasure, Madam Feb. 1, '37 Conrad Nagel, Marta Labbar oO
SHORT PRODUCT
Poetic Gems 13 one reelers
Color Classics 13 one reelers
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JEWISH TALKING PICTURE CO.. INC.
33 West 60th Street, New York City. COlumbus 5-5390.
CCATIIDCC RELEASE ""^NING
FEATURES date star time
I Want to Be a Mother Feb. 26, '37 Leo Fuchs, Hannah Hollander 87
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KINOTRADE
723 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-5107.
CCATIIDCC RELEASE ""IIIll^"^
FEATURES date star time
Natalka Poltavka (The Girl from
Poltava) Dec. 25, '36 Madame Thalia Sabanieeva (Dmitri Creona) . . 10 reels
Arshin Mai Alan Mar. 5, '37. . . . Setrag Vartian, Louise Barsamian 8 reels
Four Jewish talking features; three Spanish talking features; two all-Negro cast feature musicals during
1937.
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RAY KIRKWOOD PRODUCTIONS
p. O. Box 933, Hollywood, Cal.
DI/-TIIDCC RELEASE RUNNING
PICTURES DATE STAR TIME
Adventurous Rogue Jan. 3, '37.... Bobby Nelson, Donald Reed
El Justiciero Jan. 3, '37 Ernesto Guillen
Fighting Vagabonds Feb. 19, '37 Bobby Nelson, Donald Reed.
Masked Devil Apr. 4, '11 Bobby Nelson, Donald Reed.
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STAR
RUNNING
TIME
Louise Fazcnda,
Maude
Eburne
63
MASCOT PICTURES CORPORATION
4024 Radford Avenue, Hollywood, Cal. NOrth Hollywood 1101.
FEATURES "Ia"*^
Doughnuts and Society ...Mar. 21, '36.
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MENTONE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
RKO Building, 1270 Sixth Avenue. New York City. COluimbus S-7970.
(Short Product Musical — Distributed by Universal Pictures Co., Inc.)
SHORT PRODUCT "I'^ST star ""tIU'e'^'
Gus Van's Garden Party Sept. 2, '36....Gus Van, The Eight Lovely Girls, Miller &
Massey 10
Musical Airways Sept. 30, '36 Sibyl Bowan, Four Eton Boys, Gappy Barra's
Harmonica Band 9
Fun in a Fire House Oct. 28, '36 Smith & Dale, Virginia Verrill, Jeanne McCully,
Ferry Corwey 10
Royal Cafe Nov. 25, '36. ..."Lazy Dan" Kaufman, Cecil Mack Choir, Kay
May field 9
Television Highlights Dec. 23, '36 Gogo DeLys, Henry Youngman, Lew Hearn,
Povifer's Prom Girls 10
School for Swing Jan. 20, '37. ... Sylvia Froos, Russ Brown, Bert Gordon, Wally
& Verdyn Stapleton 9
Fun Begins at Home Feb. 17, '37 Barry & Whitlege, Virginia Verrill Charioteers.. 10
It's On the Record Mar. 17, '37 Harry Rose, Roy Smeck, Dixieland Jazz Band,
Campbell's Royalists 9
Bargain Matinee Apr. 14, '37 Val Irving, Maple Leaf Trio, Five Flats, Whirl-
ing Walkers 10
Cocktail Party May 12, '37 Lucille Page, Lew Parker, Mary Iris Dooley, Six
Balabanows 10
Shoes with Rhythm June 9, '37 Frances Williams, Rhythm Boys, Elaine &
Barry, Billy Reed 10
Untitled (2) July 7, '37
Aug. 4. '37
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METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER
1S40 Broadway, New York City. BRyant 9-7800.
cCATimcc RELEASE RUNNING
hbAIUKtb DATE STAR TIME
Riffraff Jan. 3, '36. . . . Jean Harlow, Spencer Tracy, Joseph Calleia, Una
Merkel 90
Three Live Ghosts Jan. 10, '36 Richard Arlen, Cecilia Parker, Dudley Digges 62
Exclusive Story Jan. 17, '36 Franchot Tone, Madge Evans, Joseph Calleia,
Stuart Erwin 73
Tough Guy Jan. 24, '36 Jackie Cooper, Joseph Calleia, Rin Tin Tin Jr.,
Harvey Stephens. Jean Hersholt 77
Rose Marie Jan. 31, '36 Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy 113
Voice of Bugle Ann Feb. 7, '36 Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, Maureen O'Sulli-
van, Dudley Digges, Henry Wadsworth 72
Bohemian Girl Feb. 14, '36. ... Laurel-Hardy 72
Garden Murder Case Feb. 21, '36 Edmund Lowe, Virginia Bruce, Benita Hume 62
Wife vs. Secretary Feb. 28, '36. ... Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Myrna Lpy 89
The Three Godfathers Mar. 6, '36 Chester Morris, Lewis Stone, Walter Brennan,
Irene Her vey , Sidney Toler 82
Petticoat Fever Mar. 20, '36 Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy, Reginald Owen. 81
Mar. 27, '36 Chester Morris, Madge Evans, Leo Carrillo, J.
Moonlight Murder Carroll Naish 68
Unguarded Hour Apr. 3, '36 Loretta Young, Lewis Stone, Roland Young 88
Small Town Girl Apr. 10, '36 Tanet Gaynor, Robert Taylor, Lewis Stone 106
Robin Hood of El Dorado Apr. 17, '36 Warner Baxter, Ann Loring, Bruce Cabot, Margo,
J. Carroll Naish 86
Absolute Quiet Apr. 24, '36 Lionel Atwill, Irene Hervey, Raymond Walburn,
Stuart Erwin, Ann Loring, Louis Hayward 71
Speed May 8, '36. . . . James Stewart, Wendy Barrie, Una Merkel, Ralph
Morgan, Weldon Heyburn 72
The Three Wise Guys May 15, '36 Robert Young, Betty Furness 75
Trouble for Two May 29, '36 Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell 75
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FEATURES
Fury June 5,
San Francisco June 26,
We Went to College Tuly 3.
The Devil Doll July 10,
Suzy July 24,
Women Are Trouble July 31,
His Brother's Wife Aug. 7.
Piccadilly Jim Aug. 14,
Kelly the Second Aug. 21,
The Gorgeous Hussy Aug. 28,
The Great Ziegfeld Sept. 4,
Sworn Enemy Sept. 11,
The Devil Is a Sissy Sept. 18,
Old Hutch Sept. 25,
The Longest Night Oct. 2,
Libeled Lady Oct. 9,
All American Chump Oct. 16,
Mister Cinderella Oct. 23,
Our Relations Oct. 30,
Tarzan Escapes Nov. 6,
TVIad Holiday Nov. 13,
Love On the Run Nov. 20,
Born to Dance Nov. 27,
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General Spanky Dec.
Sinner Take All Dec.
After the Thin Man Dec.
Camille Jan.
Under Cover of Night Jan.
Dangerous Number Jan.
Man of the People Jan.
Mama Steps Out Feb.
Last of Mrs. Cheyney Feb.
Espionage Feb. 26,
A Family Affair Mar. 19,
Personal Property Mar. 26,
Maytime Mar. 26,
Song of the City Apr. 2,
Romeo and Juliet Apr. 16,
Way Out West Apr. 16.
Good Old Soak Apr. 23,
Nobody's Baby Apr. 23.
Night Must Fall Apr. 30.
The Thirteenth Chair May 7,
They Gave Him a Gun May 14,
Pick a Star May 21,
Captains Courageous July 30.
Good Earth Aug. 20,
A Day at the Races May 28.
Parnell June 4,
The Emperor's Candlesticks June 11.
Topper July 9,
Broadway Melody of 1937 July 16,
The Firefl y
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.Spencer Tracy, Sylvia Sidney 94
. Jeanette MacDonald, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy. Ill
.Una Merkel, Charles Butterworth 69
. Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan 79
.Jean Harlow Franchot Tone 98
.Stuart Erwin, Paul Kelly 60
.Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck 91
.Robert Montgomery. Madge Evans 97
.Patsy Kelly. Charlie Chase 71
. Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Franchot Tone,
Lione] Barrymore , 105
. Wm. Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer 180
. Robert Young, Florence Rice 78
. Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey
Rooney 92
.Wallace Beery, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden .. 80
.Robert Young, Florence Rice 51
. Jean Harlow, Wm. Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer
Tracy 98
.Stuart Erwin, Robert Armstrong 6-1
.Jack Haley, Betty Furness 76
.Stan Laurel. Oliver Hardy 74
.Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan 89
.Edmund Lowe, Elissa Landi 71
.Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Franchot Tone 81
.Eleanor Powell, James Stewart 108
.Spanky McFarland, Phillips Holmes 72
.Bruce Cabot, Margaret Lindsay 74
. Wm. Powell, Myrna Loy, Elissa Landi 112
.Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor 108
.Edmund Ixjwe, Florence Rice 72
. Robert Young, Ann Sothern 71
.Joseph Calleia, Florence Rice 81
.Betty Furness, Alice Brady. Guy Kibbee 65
. Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William
Powell 98
.Edmund Lowe, Madge Evans 67
.Lionel Barrymore, Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker 67
. Jean Harlow, Robert Taylor 84
.Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, John Barry-
more 132
.Edward Norris, Margaret Lindsay 69
.Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard 127
.Laurel and Hardy 64
.Wallace Beery, Betty Furness
.Patsy Kelly, Lyda Roberti 68
.Robert Montgomery 117
.Madge Evans
.Gladys George, Spencer Tracy, Franchot Tone
.Jack Haley, Patsy Kelly
.Spencer Tracy, Freddie Bartholomew
. Paul Muni, Luise Rainer
.Marx Bros
. Clark Gable, Myrna Loy
.William Powell, Luise Rainer
.Constance Sennett. Cary Grant
.Eleanor Powell, Robert Taylor
. Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones
.Greta Garbo, Charles Boyer
. Clark Gable, Jean Harlow
SHORT PRODUCT
Musical Revues
Crime Doesn't Pay
Special (Servant of the People).
MGM Miniatures
Pete Smith Specialties
FitzPatrick Traveltalks
Happy Harmonies Cartoons
Tabloid Musicals
MGM Sports Parade
Patsy Kelly
Charlie Chase
Our Gang ^.
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DATE STAR TIME
The Outer Gate Ralph Morgan, Kay Linaker 63
Legion of Missing Men Ralph Forbes, Ben Alexander, Hala Linda 65
Paradise Isle Warren Hull. Movita Castenada
Romance of the Limberlost <".
College Sweetheart
Freckles Comes Home
Land of Sky Blue Water
The County Fair
Saleslady
Blazing Barriers Edward Arnold, jr
The Girl Next Door
The Marines Are Here
Numbered Woman
Luck of Roaring Camp
False Colors
Scandal
Queen of the Yukon
The Hoosier Schoolboy...
Mv Old Kentucky Home.
The Thirteenth Man
A Bride for Henry
Telephone Operator
Fl ving Orders
Wolf Call
Port of Missing Girls
Federal Bullets
FRANK NORTON
(Greek Dialogue — English Titles)
Paramount Building, New York City (Room 1906).
FEATURES "daVe^^
Eros Sept. 7, '36..
Exo Ftohea Sept. 20, '36. .
Crustalo Oct. 11, '36..
Sarcos and the Eagle Oct. 18, '36..
Astere Feb. 21, 'VI..
Far from the Crowd Mar. 7, '37..
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A. Marikos 110
B. Argyre 96
Nina Afentaki 9S
Olympia Deos 118
Miss Kyvell 90
Mary Tsagonis 82
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RELEASE
DATE
ISOl Broadway, New York City. CHickering 4-7050.
FEATURES
My American Wife Aug. 7, '36
I'd Give My Life Aug. 14, 'Z(>....
Hollywood Boulevard Aug. 21. '36
Texas Rangers Aug. 28, '36
Straight From the Shoulder Aug. 28, '36....
Lady Be Careful Sept. 4, '36....
General Died at Dawn Sept. 4, '36
Three Married Men Sept. 11, '36
Wives Never Know Sept. 18, '36
Murder With Pictures Sept. 26, '36. . . .
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie Oct. 2, '36
Big Broadcast of 1937 Oct. 9, '36....
Wedding Pre.'sent Oct. 16, '36
Hopalong Cassidy Returns Oct. 23, '36
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Francis Lederer, Ann Sothern, Fred Stone, Billie
Burke 72
Francis Drake, Tom Brown 80
fohn Halliday, Marsha Hunt. Robert Cummings. 74
Fred MacMurray, Jack Oakie, Lloyd Nolan,
Jean Parker 100
Ralph Bellamy. Katherine Locke, Andy Clyde 66
Lew Ayres. Mary Carlisle, Benny Baker, Larry
Crabbe ._ 70
Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, Akim TamirofT.. 97
Lynne Overman, Roscoe Karns, Wm. Frawley,
Mary Brian 60
Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland. Adolphe Menjou.. 75
Lew Ayres, Gail Patrick. Paul Kelly, Ernest
Cossart 71
Gladys George, Arline Judge, John Howard,
Dudley Digges 108
Jack Benny. Burns & Allen, Bob Burns, Martha
Raye , 95
loan Bennett. Cary Grant. George Bancroft 81
William Boyd, Evelyn Brent 73
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Accusing Finger Oct. 23, '36.
Rose Bowl Oct. 30, '36.
Along Came Love Nov. 6, '36.
Easy To Take Nov. 6, '36.
Go West Young Man Nov. 13, '36.
Hideaway Girl Nov. 20, '36.
Jungle Princess Nov. 27, '36.
Arizona Mahoney Dec. 4, '36.
Trail Dust Dec. 11, '36.
Let's Make a Million Dec. 18, '36.
College Holiday Dec. 25, '36.
The Plainsman Jan. 1, '37.
Mind Your Own Business Tan. 8, '37.
Doctor's Diary Jan. 16, '37.
Bulldog Drummond Escapes Jan. 22, '37.
Champagne Waltz Jan. 29, '37.
Outcast Feb. 5, '37.
Oarence Feb. 12, '37.
Maid of Salem Feb. 19, '37.
Borderland Feb. 26, '37.
John Meade's Woman Feb. 26, '37.
Murder Goes to College Mar. S, '37.
Swing High, Swing Low Mar. 12, '37.
The Crime Nobody Saw Mar. 12, '37.
Her Husband Lies Mar. 19, '37.
Waikiki Wedding Mar. 26, '37.
Girl From Scotland Yard Apr. 2, '37.
Internes Can't Take Money Apr. 9, '37.
Hills of Old Wyoming Apr. 16, '37.
King of Gamblers Apr. 23, '37.
Make Way for Tomorrow Apr. 30, '37.
Turn Oflf the Moon May 14, '37.
Night of Mystery May 21, '37.
I Met Him in Paris May 28, '37.
Hotel Haywire June 4, '37.
Great Gambini June 11, '37.
Mountain Music Tune 18, '37.
North of the Rio Grande Tune 18, '37.
Last Train from Madrid Tune 25, '37.
Midnight Madonna July 2, '37.
Rustlers' Valley July 2, '37.
Wild Money July 9, '37.
Exclusive July 16, '37.
Forlorn River Tuly 16, '37.
The Barrier Tuly 23, '37.
Easy Living Tuly 30, '37.
SHORT PRODUCT
RUNNING
STAR TIME
.Paul Kelly, Kent Taylor, Marsha Hunt 61
.Tom Brown, EJeanore Whitney 74
.Irene Harvey, Charles Starrett
.John Howard, Marsha Hunt 65
. Mae West, Warren William, Alice Brady, Ran-
dolph Scott 78
.Shirley Ross, Robert Curamings 71
. Etorothy Lamour, Ray Milland 84
.Joe Cook, Larry Crabbe 58
.William Boyd. James Ellison 74
.Edward Horton, Porter Hall 60
. Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, Ben Blue, Martha
Raye 87
.Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur, James Ellison 109
.Charles Ruggles, Alice Brady 76
.John Trent, Helen Burgess
.Ray Milland, Heather Angel 66
.Gladys Swarthout, Fred MacMurray 93
.Warren William, Karen Morley 73
. Roscoe Karns, Charlotte Wynters 64
.Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray 80
.William Boyd, Jimmy Ellison 78
. Edward Arnold, Francine Larrimore 74
.Roscoe Karns, Lynne Overman 70
.Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray 92
.Lew Ayres, Ruth Coleman 62
. Ricardo Cortez, Gail Patrick 77
. Bing Crosby, Bob Burns, M. Raye 90
.Karen Morley, Robert Baldwin
.Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck 81
.William Boyd, Gail Sheridan 78
.Lloyd Nolan, Claire Trevor 78
. Beulah Bondi, Victor Moore 80
. Charlie Ruggles, Eleanore Whitney, Johnny
Downs
.Roscoe Karns, Ruth Coleman
. Claudette Colbert, Melvyn Douglas, Robert Young. . .
.Leo Carrillo, Benny Baker
. Akim Tamiroflf, John Trent
.Bob Burns, Martha Raye
.William Boyd, Bernadine Hayes
.John Patterson, Wendy Barrie
.Warren William. Mady Correll
. William Boyd. Bernadine Hayes
.Edward Horton, Lynne Overman
.Fred MacMurray, Frances Farmer
. Larrv Crabbe
. Chas. Bickford, Ann Dvorak
.Jean Arthur, Ray Milland
Paramount Paragraphics . .
Paramount Headliners . . . .
Paramount Pictorials
Grantland Rice Sportlight.
Popeye
Betty Boop
Screen Songs
Color Classics
Popular Science
Musical Romances
Sindbad The Sailor
Paramount News
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RELEASE
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FEATURES
Border Patrolman July 4,
King of the Royal Mounted Sept. 12,
Wild Brian Kent Nov. 6,
Secret Valley Jan. 15,
STAR
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'37 Richard Arlen
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It Happened Out West May 7, '37.
The Californian Ricardo Cortez
Tarzan's Revenge Glen Morris .
(Above pictures released by TweiUielli Century -Fox)
Let's Sing Again June 12, '36.... Bobby Breen
Rainbow On the River Dec. 23, '36. ... Bobby Breen
Make a Wish Bobby Breen
(Above pictures released through KKt)-Radio Pictures)
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RELIABLE PICTURES CORPORATION
6066 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal.
FEATURES "da"^^
Pinto Rustlers May 14, '36.,
Speed Reporter .' May 14, '36..
Santa Fe Bound Aug. 15, '36..
Ambush Valley Nov. 1, '36..
Vengeance of Rannah Nov. 6, '36..
Santa Fe Rides Feb. 25, '37..
Silver Trail Feb. 27, 'i7..
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STAR TIME
..Tom Tyles, Catherine Cotter 56
..Richard Talmadge, Luana Wallers 56
..Tom Tyler, Jeanne Martell 56
, . Bob Custer 56
,.Rin Tin Tin, Jr., Bob Custer 56
..Bob Custer 56
..Kin Tin Tin. Jr., Rex Lease 56
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RELEASE
DATE
FEATURES
The Singing Vagabond Jan. 1,
The Oregon Trail Jan. 18,
The Leavenworth Case Jan. 20,
Dancing Feet Jan. 31,
Return of Jimmy Valentine Feb. 14,
The Lawless Nineties Feb. 15,
The Leathernecks Have Landed. .. .Feb. 22,
Red River Valley Mar. 2,
King of the Pecos Mar. 9,
Laughing Irish Eyes Mar. 16,
House of a Thousand Candles Apr. 6,
Federal Agent Apr. 10,
Coming 'Round the Mountain Apr. 13,
The Girl From Mandalay Apr. 20,
Frankie and Johnnie May 1,
The Harvester May 5,
The Singing Cowboy May 11,
The Lonely Trail May 25,
Go-Get-'Em Haines June 15,
Navy Born June 15,
Guns and Guitars June 22,
Winds of the Wasteland July 6,
Ticket to Paradise July 10,
Hearts in Bondage... Aug. 15,
Gentleman From Louisiana Aug. 17,
Oh Susanna! Aug. 19,
Down to the Sea Aug. 25,
Follow Your Heart Sept. S,
Sitting on the Moon Sept. 21,
Bulldog Edition Sept. 21,
The Three Mesquiteers Sept. 21,
Undercover Man Sept. 24,
Ride, Ranger, Ride Sept. 30,
The President's Mystery Oct. 8,
Cavalry Oct.
Ghost Town Gold Oct.
Country Gentlemen Nov.
The Big Show Nov.
The Gun Ranger Nov,
Lawless Land Nov,
The Mandarin Mystery Dec.
Roarin' Lead Dec.
Happy-Go-Lucky Dec.
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.John Wayne, Ann Rutherford ;... 56
. .V. Foster, Jean Rouverol 66
.Ben Lyon, Joan Marsh 71
.Roger Pryor, Charlotte Henry 71
. John Wayne, Ann Rutherford 5S
.Lew Ayres, Isabel Jewell 67
. Gene Autry, Frances Grant 56
.John Wayne, Muriel Evans S3
. Evalyn Knapp, Phil Regan 73
.Mae Clarke, Phillips Holmes 71
.William Boyd, Irene Ware 58
.Gene Autry, Ann Rutherford 55
.Kay Linaker, Conrad Nagel 68
.Helen Morgan, Chester Morris 66
.Alice Brady, Russell Hardie 65
.Gene Autry, Lois Wilde 56
.John Wayne, Ann Rutherford 58
.William Boyd, Sheila Terry 62
.William Gargan, Claire Dodd 65
.Gene Autry, Dorothy Dix 56
.John Wayne, Fliyllis Eraser 57
.Roger Pryor, Wendy Barrie 67
.James Dunn, Mae Qarke 75
.Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry 69
• Gene Autry, Frances Grant 64
.Ben Lyons, Ann Rutherford 71
.Marion Talley, Michael Bartlett 89
.Roger Pryor, Grace Bradley 68
.Ray Walker, Evelyn Knapp 58
. Robt. Livingston, Kay Hughes 58
.John Mack Brown, Suzanne Kaaren 55
.Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette 59
.Henry Wilcoxon, Betty Furness 78
.Bob Steele, Frances Grant 60
.Bob Livingston, Kay Hughes 55
. Olsen, Johnson 68
Gene Autry, Kay Hughes 70
Bob Steele, Eleanor Stewart 49
John Mack Brown, Louise Stanley 55
Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry 65
Robt. Livingston, Ray Corrigan 53
Phil Regan, Evelyn Venable ; 68
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Beware of Ladies Dec.
Old Corral Dec.
Border Phantom D'ec.
A Man Betrayed Dec.
Rulers of the Whistling Skull Ian.
Larceny on the Air Jan.
The Bold Caballero Jan.
Bar Z Bad Men Jan.
Toin the Marines Jan.
The Trusted Outlaw i^eb.
Round-up Time in Texas Feb.
The Gambling Terror Feb.
Two Wise Maids Feb.
The Paradise Express Feb.
Circus Girl Mar.
Hit the Saddle Mar.
Git Along Little Dogies '....Mar. 22^
Bill Cracks Down Mar. 22,
Lightnin' Crandall Mar] 24^
Trail of Vengeance Mar. 29,
Jim Hanvey, Detective \pr. 5,
Guns in the Dark j\pr'.
Navy Blues Apr!
The Hit Parade Apr!
Gunsmoke Ranch .Vfay
Gun Lords of Stirrup Basin May
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Michael O'Halloran Special May
Afifairs of Cappy Ricks May
Come On, Cowboys May
Dangerous Holiday May
Doomed at Sundown Jime
It Could Happen to You fune
Yodelin' Kid From Pine Ridge June
Rhythm in the Clouds June
A Law Man Is Born Tune
Range Defenders June 30,
Meet the Boy Friend .,
She Didn't Want a Sheik
Double Trouble
Army Girl
Boothill Brigade
The Red Rope
Romance On the Run
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.Gene Autry, Hope Manning
.Bob Steele, Harley Wood
.Lloyd Hughes, Kay Hughes
. Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan
.Bob Livingston, Grace Bradley
.Bob Livingston, Heather Angel
.John Mack Brown, Lois January...
.Paul Kelly, June Travis
.Bob Steele, Lois January
.Gene Autry, Ma.xine Doyle
.John Mack Brown, Iris Meredith...
.Alison Skipworth, Polly Moran
.Grant Withers, D. Appleby
.June Travis, Bob Livingston
.Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan
.Gene Autry, Judith Allen
! Grant Withers, Judith Allen
.Bob Steele, Lois January
.John Mack Brown, Iris Meredith...
Guy Kibbee, Tom Brown
. .lohn Mack Brown, Claire Rochelle.
, Dick Purcell, Mary Brian
.Frances Langford, Phil Regan
, Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan
.Bob Steele, Louise Stanley
. Gene Autry, Armida
Wynne Gibson, Warren Hull
Walter Brennan, Mary Brian
Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan
Ka Hould, Lynn Roberts
Bob Steele
Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds
Gene Autry, Betty Bronson
Patricia Ellis, Warren Hull
Johnny Mack Brown
Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan
Gwili Andre, Warren Hymer
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RELEASE
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FEATURES
Sylvia Scarlett Jan. 3,
Two in the Dark Jan. 10,
Chatterbox Jan. 17,
The Lady Consents Feb. 7,
Muss 'Em Up Feb. 14,
Follow the Fleet Feb.
Love On a Bet Mar,
Yellow Dust Mar. 13,
Silly Billies Mar.
Farmer in the Dell Mar.
Two in Revolt .\pr.
Murder On the Bridle Path Apr.
The Witness Chair .\pr.
Special Invesigator May
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford May IS, '36...
Dancing Pirate May 22,
Let's Sing Again June 12,
The Last Outlaw June 19,
Bunker Bean June 26,
The Bride Walks Out July
M'liss July
Grand Jury .'^ug,
Second Wife Aug. 21,
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.Katharine Hepburn, Brian Aherne 94}/^
.Walter Abel, Margot Grahame 74
.Anne Shirley, Phillips Holmes 68
.Ann Harding, Herbert Marshall 761/2
. Preston Foster, Ralph Morgan 68^2
.Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers 110
.Gene Raymond, Wendy Barrie 77
.Richard Dix, Leila Hyams 68"/^
.Wheeler, Woolsey 64
.Fred Stone, Jean Parker 66^
.John Arledge, Louise Latimer 65
. James Gleason, Helen Broderick 66
.Ann Harding, Walter Abel 64
.Richard Dix, Louise Latimer 61
.William Powell, Jean Arthur 81
. Steflfi Duna, Oiarles Collins 85
.Bobby Breen 68
.Harry Carey, Hoot Gibson 70
.Owen Davis, Jr., Louise Latimer 67
.The Bride Walks Out 81
.Anne Shirley, John Beal 66
.Fred Stone 61
.Gertrude Michael, Walter Abel 59
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Swing Time Sept. 4, '36
Walking On Air Sept. 11, '36,
Don't Turn 'Em Loose Sept. 18, '36
Mummy's Boys Oct. 2, '36
The Big Game Oct. 9, '36.
Daniel Boone Oct. 16, '36
Without Orders Oct. 23, '36,
A Woman Rebels Nov. 6, '36,
Make Way for a Lady Nov. 13, '36.
Smartest Girl in Town Nov. 27, '36.
Wanted: Jane Turner Dec. 4, '36.
The Plot Thickens Dec. 11, '36.
Night Waitress Dec. 18, '36.
Rainbow On the River Dec. 25, '36.
Winterset Dec. 25, '36.
That Girl from Paris Jan. 1, '37.
We Who Are About to Die Tan. 8, '37.
The Plough and the Stars Tan. 15, '37.
Racing Lady Tan. 22, '37.
Criminal Lady Tan. 29, '37.
They Wanted to Marry Feb. 5, '37.
We're On the Jury Feb. 12, '37.
Sea Devils Feb. 19, '37.
When's Your Birthday Feb. 26, '37.
Park Ave. Ixsgger Feb. 26, '37.
Don't Tell the Wife Mar. 5, '37.
China Passage Mar. 12, '37.
Quality Street Mar. 26, '37.
Man Who Found Himself Apr. 2, '37.
Too Many Wives Apr. 9, '37.
Soldier and the Lady Apr. 9, '37.
Outcasts of Poker Flat Apr. 16, '37.
The Woman I Love Apr. 23, '37.
You Can't Buy Luck Apr. 30, '37.
Shall We Dance May 7, '37.
Behind the Headlines May 14. '37.
There Goes My Girl May 21, '37.
Looking for Trouble (t.t.) May 28, '37.
Missus America (t.t.) Tune 4, '37.
Toast of New York June 11, '37.
All Is Confusion (t.t.) Tune 18, '37.
Mexican Quarter June 25, '37.
New Faces of 1937
Yo« Can't Beat Love
Easy Going
Vivacious Lady
Damsel in Distress
Radio City Revels
Stage Door
Super-Sleuth
RUNNING
STAR TIME
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers 103
Gene Raymond, Ann Sothern 69
Louis Stone, Bruce Cabot 65
Wheeler, Woolsey 68
Philip Huston, June Travis 75
George O'Brien, Heather Angel 77
Robert Armstrong, Sally Eilers 64
Katharine Hepburn, Herbert Marshall 88
Anne Shirley, Herbert Marshall 65
Gene Raymond, Ann Sothern 58
Gloria Stuart, Lee Tracy 67
James Gleason, Zasu Pitts 69
Margot Grahame, Gordon Jones 57
Bobby Breen, May Robson 59
Burgess Meredith, Margo 77
T^ily Pons, Gene Raymond, J. Oakie 105
John Beal, Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster 82
Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Foster 67
Ann Dvorak, Smith Ballew, Harry Carey 59
Lee Tracy, Margot Grahame 72
Betty Furness, Gordon M. Jones 60
Helen Broderick, Victor Moore 71
Victor McLaglen, Preston Foster 88
Joe E. Brown, Marion Marsh 77
George O'Brien, Beatrice Roberts 66
Guy Kibbee, Una Merkel 63
Constance Worth, Vinton Haworth 65
Katharine Hepburn, Franchot Tone 84
John Beal, Joan Fontaine 67
Anne Shirley, John Morley 61
Anton Walbrook, Margot Grahame, Elizabeth
Allan, Fay Bainter 85
Preston Foster, Jean Muir 68
Miriam Hopkins, Paul Muni..: .. 88
Onslow Stevens, Helen Mack 61
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers
Lee Tracy, Diana Gibson
Gene Raymond, Ann Sothern
George O'Brien, Cecelia Parker
Helen Broderick, Victor Moore
Edward Arnold, Frances Farmer, Jack Oakie,
Cary Grant
Joe E. Brown, Florence Rice
John Beal, Harry Carey, Armida
Milton Berle, Joe Penner, Harriet Hilliard,
Parkyakafkus
Preston Foster, Joan Fontaine
Wheeler. Woolsey
Ginger Rogers, James Stewart
Tames Ellison, Fay Bainter
Fred Astaire
Bob Burns, Jack Oakie, Victor Moore, Buster
West
Katharine Hepburn. Ginger Rogers
Jack Oakie, Ann Sothern
NOTE: "t.t." means Tentative Title.
NOTE: All features through "Vivacious Lady'
"Damsel in Distress" in preparation.
completed or in production. Features starting with
SHORT PRODUCT
March of Time 13 — 2 reelers
Radio Musical comedies 6 — 2 reelers
Headliner comedies 6 — 2 reelers
Superba comedies 6 — 2 reelers
Radio Flash comedies 6 — 2 reelers
Smart Set comedies 6 — 2 reelers
Edgar Kennedy comedies 6 — 2 reelers
Sports with Bill Corum 13 — 1 reelers
World on Parade 13 — 1 reelers
.Struggle to Live 6 — 1 reelers
Pathe Topics 6 — 1 reelers
Pa the News 104 issues
"A Day With the EHonne Quintuplets" 1 reeler
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SCANDINAVIAN TALKING PICTURES, INC.
220 West 42nd Street, New York City. Wisconsin 7-2152.
SWEDISH FEATURES star ""/Ime'^'^
"Raggen, det ar jag det" (Raggen, That's Me) Isa Quensel, Aino Taube 85
"Soderkakar" (Shanty-Town) Edvard Persson, Gideon Wahlberg 81
"Pa Solsidan" (On the Sunny Side) Lars Hanson, Ingrid Bergman 90
"Varan Pojke" (Our Boy) Edvard Persson, Karin Ekehmd 97
"Anderssonskans Kalle" (Mrs. Anderson's Carl) Nils Hallberg, Signe Lundberg 75
"Under Falsk Flagg" (Under False Flag) Tutta Rolf, Allan Bohlin.. 86
"Soder om Landsvagen" (South of the Highway). .. Edvard Persson, Inga-Bodil Vettcrlund 96
"Familjen som var en karusell" Carl Barcklind, Karin Ekelund 100
(The Family That Was a MerryGo-Round)
"Froken blir piga" (Girl Goes Domestic) Marianne Lofgren, Ernst Ekiund
"65, 66 och jag" (65, 66 and I) Thor Modeen, Allan Bohlin 88
NORWEGIAN FEATURES
"Vi som garkjokkenveien" (Servants' Entrance) Randi Braenne, Steinar Joraanstad 95
"En Glad Gutt" (A Happy Fellow) Tore Foss, Gorrill Egede Nissen 93
DANISH FEATURE
"Vi som gar kjokkenveien" (Servants' Entrance) Greta Sjolin, Gerda Neumann %
SHORT PRODUCT (SWEDISH)
"En utflykt till Tannforsen" (A Visit to the Taennforsen Falls, Sweden) 3
"Sverige runt pa 15 minuter" (Around Sweden in 15 Minutes) 11
"Havets glittrande Millioner" (The Sea's Glittering Millions) 15
"Hantverk med anor" (Production of Tar) 6
"Sandviken Steel" (Sandviken Steel) 17
"Flygarfest pa Brommafaltet" (The Inauguration of the Bromma Field, Stockholm) 8
"Hur man lar att rida" (How you are taught to ride) 11
"Vind fran Vast" (Wind from the West) 11
"Vasterhavets Man" (Men from the Western Sea) 14
"Solliden" (Solliden) 10
"Vintriga strovtag i Harjedalen" (Winter Excursion in Haerjedalen, Sweden) 8
"Vita Varen" (The White Spring) 13
"Varan barn och andras ungar" (Our Children and OtherPeople's Kids) 7
"Hostdag pa Skansen" (A Day in the Fall at Skansen)
"En dag pa Gottska Sandon" (A Day on a Fairy Island in the Baltic Sea)
"Weekend i Kopenhamn" (A Week-end in Copenhagen) IS
"Sommarens Jamtland" (Summer in Jaemtland, Sweden) 15
NORWEGIAN SHORT
"Oslo" (Oslo) 14
DANISH SHORT
"Storbyens Symphony" (The City Symphony) 33
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1270 Sixth Avenue, New York City. Circle 7-3473-3474.
crniAi RELEASE RUNNING
btRIAL DATE STAR TIME
Custer's Last Stand Dec. .., '35 Ruth Mix, Rex Lease 15 episodes
(Feature version released March,
1936)
The Clutching Hand Apr. .., '36.... Jack Mulhall, Marion Shilling IS episodes
(Feature version released April,
(1937)
The Black Coin Oct. .., '36.... Ralph Graves, Ruth Mix 15 episodes
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TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORPORATION
444 West 56th Street, New York City. COlumbus 5-3320.
■^CATiinrc RELEASE RUNNING
j-bAIURbb DATE STAR TIME
To Mary— With Love Aug. 1, '36 Warner Baxter, Myina Loy 92
CHiarlie Chan at the Race Track.... Aug. 7, '36.... Warner Oland 70
State Fair (reissue) Aug. 7j '36. ...Will Rogers, Janet Gaynor, Lew Ayres 94
Girls' Dormitory Aug. 14, '36 Herbert Marshall. Ruth Chatterton, Simone Simon 66
Sing, Baby, Sing Aug. 21, '36 Alice Faye, Adolphe Menjou 87
Star For a Night Aug. 28, '36. ... Claire Trevor, Jane Darwell 76
The Road to Glory Sept. 4, '36. ... Fredric March, Warner Baxter, Lionel Barrymore. 101
Pepper Sept. 11, '36 Jane Withers, Irvin S. Cobb 64
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FEATURES "^daA®^
King of the Royal Mounted Sept. 11, '36.
The Jones Family in Back to
Nature Sept. 18, '36.
Ramona Sept. 25, '36.
Thank You, Jeeves Oct. 2, '36.
Ladies in Love Oct. 9, '36.
Dimples Oct. 16, '36.
Pigskin Parade Oct. 23, '36.
Ambassador Bill (reissue) Oct. 23, '36.
15 Maiden Lane Oct. 30, '36.
Under Your Spell Nov. 6, '36.
Wild Brian Kent Nov. 6, '36.
Can This Be Dixie? Nov. 13, '36.
Reunion Nov. 20, '36.
White Hunter Nov. 27, '36.
Banjo On My Knee Dec. 4, '36.
Laughing at Trouble Dec. 11, '36.
Career Woman Dec. 18, '36.
Stowaway Dec. 25, '36.
One in a Million Jan. 1, '11.
Charlie Chan at the Opera Tan. 8, 'Zl .
As You Like It Tan. 8, '37.
Crack-Up Jan. IS, '37.
Secret Valley Jan. IS, '37.
Woman- Wise Jan. 22, 'il .
Lloyds of London Jan. 29, '37.
The Holy Terror Feb. 5, 'il .
Doctor Bull (reissue) Feb. 5, '11.
On the Avenue Feb. 12, '37.
The Jones Family in Off to the
Races Feb. 19, 'Zl .
Wings of the Morning Feb. 19, 'Zl .
Love Is News Feb. 26, '37.
Fair Warning Mar. S, '37 .
Nancy Steele Is Missing Mar. 12, 'Zl .
Time Out for Romance Mar. 19, '37.
Seventh Heaven Mar. 26, '37.
Midnight Taxi Apr. 2, '37.
Step Lively, Jeeves! Apr. 9, '37.
Fifty Roads to Town Apr. 16, '37.
Wake Up and Live Apr. 23, 'Zl .
That I May Live Apr. 30, 'Zl .
Cafe Metropole May 7, 'Zl .
It Happened Out West May 7, '37.
The Great Hospital Mystery May 14, '37.
David Harum (reissue) May 14, 'Zl .
Charlie (Than at the Olympics May 21, 'Zl .
Under the Red Robe May 21, '37.
This Is My Afifair May 28, .37.
Angel's Holiday June 4, '37.
Laughing Senor June 4, '37.
Slave Ship June 11. '37.
I Will Be Faithful June 18, '37.
Sing and Be Happy June 25, 'Zl .
She Had To Eat July 2, '37.
Armored Taxi July 9, '37.
Utah Trail July 16, '37.
The Jones Family in Big Business. . Tuly 23, '37.
Wee Willie Winkie July 30, '37.
SHORT PRODUCT
Magic Carpet Series
Adventures of a Newsreel Cameraman
STAR
, Robert Kent, Rosalind Keith.
RUNNING
TIME
11
.Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane S6
. Loretta Young, Don Ameche 84
.Arthur Treacher, Virginia Field 57
.Janet Gaynor, Loretta Young, Constance Ben-
nett, Simone Simon 97
.Shirley Temple, Frank Morgan 78
.Stuart Erwin, Johnny Downs, Arline Judge 93
.Will Rogers, Greta Nissen 70
.Claire Trevor, Cesar Romero 64
.Lawrence Tibbett, Wendy Barrie 63
.Ralph Bellamy, Mae Clarke 57
.Jane Withers 70
. Dionne Quintuplets, Jean Hersholt 81
. Warner Baxter, June Lang 65
.Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea 95
.Jane Darwell, Sara Haden 67
. Claire Trevor, Michael Whalen 77
.Shirley Temple, Robert Young, Alice Faye 86
. Sonja Henie, Adolphe Menjou, Don Ameche 94
.Warner Oland, Boris Karloff.... 68
Elisabeth Bergner, Laurence Olivier 96
Peter Lorre, Brian Donlevy 70
Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey 57
, Rochelle Hudson, Michael Whalen 70
, Freddie Bartholomew, Madeleine Carroll, Tyrone
Power, Sir Guy Standing 117
.Jane Withers, Anthony Martin 67
.Will Rogers, Marian Nixon 79
.Dick Powell, Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye 89
.Slim Summerville, Jed Prouty 57
. Annabella, Henry Fonda 87
.Tyrone Power, Loretta Young. Don Ameche 78
. T. Edward Bromberg, Betty Furness 68
Victor McLaglen, Walter Connolly, Peter Lorre.. 84
.Claire Trevor, Michael Whalen 72
.Simone Simon, James Stewart 102
.Brian Donlevy, Frances Drake 73
.Arthur Treacher, Patricia Ellis 69
, Don Ameche, Ann Sothern ; 81
.Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie, Alice Faye 91
.Rochelle Hudson, Robert Kent 70
Loretta Young, Tyrone Power, Adolphe Menjou.. 83
, Paul Kelly. Judith Allen
, Jane Darwell, Sig Rumann 59
Will Rogers, Louise Dresser
.Warner Oland 71
.Annabella, Conrad Veidt, Raymond Massey 82
.Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck
.Jane Withers, Robert Kent
, Richard Arlen
• Warner Baxter, Wallace Beery
.Michael Whalen, Gloria Stuart
Joan Davis, Anthony Martin, Leah Ray
.Rochelle Hudson, Arthur Treacher, Jack Haley
, Ted Prouty
, Shirley Temple, Victor McLaglen.
UFA FILMS, INC.
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729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-7890.
FEATURES "da"^^
Schlussakkord .Sept. ... '36..
Weiberregiment Sept. .., '36..
Barcarole Oct. ... '36..
STAR
. Lil Dagover, Willy Birgel
. Heli Finkenzeller, Hermann Erhardt.
. Gustav Froehlich, Lida Baarova
RUNNING
TIME
103
91
84
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Stuetzen der Gesellschaft Oct. .., '36.
Waldwinter Nov. .., '36.
Der Junge Graf Dec. ... '36.
Der Bettelstudent Dec. ... '36.
\'erraeter Jan. .., '37.
Boccaccio Feb. ... '37.
Standschuetze Bruggler Mar. .., '37.
Das Hofkonzert Mar. ... '37.
Inkognito Apr. . . , '37.
Der Jaeger Von Fall Apr. .., '37.
Ritt in Die Freiheit May .., '37.
Das Maedchen Irene May .., '37.
Ave Maria May ... '37.
Glueckskinder June .., '37.
Ein Seltsamer Gast May .., '37.
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STAR TIME
. . Heinrich George, Suse Graf 84
. .Hansi Knoteck, Viktor Staal 93
. . Anna Ondra, Hans Soehnker 92
..Johannes Heesters, Carola Hoehn 97
. . Lida Baarova, Willy Birgel 93
. .Heli Finkenzeller, Willy Frit'*cli 86
. . Ludwig Kerscher, Jxila Clilud 97
. . Marta Eggerth, Johannes Heesters 85
. .Gustav Froehlich, Hansi Knoteck 84
..Paul Richter, Georgia Hall 80
..Willy Birgel, Ursula Grabley 93
. . Lil Dagover, Sabine Peters, Geraldine Katt 100
. . Benjamino Gigli, Kaethe v. Nagy
..Willy Fritsch, Lilian Harvey 92
..Hermann Speelmans, Aribert Waescher 85
V V
UINTED ARTISTS CORPORATION
729 Seventh Avenue, New York City. BRyant 9-730O.
FEATURES
RELEASE
DATE
The Last of the Mohicans Sept. 4, '36.
Dodsworth Sept. 18, '36.
The Gay Desperado Oct. 2, '36.
Come and Get It Nov. 13, '36.
The Garden of Allah Nov. 20, '36.
Rembrandt Nov. 27, '36.
Beloved Enemy Dec. 25, '36.
Accused Jan. 8, '37.
Men Are Not Gods Tan. 22, '37.
You Only Live Once Jan. 29, '37.
Man Who Could Work Miracles. .. Feb. 19, '37.
Fire Over England Mar 5, '37.
History Is Made at Night Apr. 2, '37.
Elephant Boy Apr. 23, '37.
A Star Is Born Apr. 30, '37.
Woman Chases Man May 7, '37.
Love From a Stranger May 14, '37.
Dreaming Lips May 28, '37.
When Thief Meets Thief June 4, '37.
Walt Disney's Academy Award
Review June 18, '37.
Dark Journey July 2, '37.
RUNNING
STAR TIME
.Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes 91
Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Mary Astor 101
Nino Martini, Ida Lupino 86
Edward Arnold, Joel McCrea 99
Marlene Dietrich, Cliarles Boyer 78
Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester 83
Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne 88
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Dolores Del Rio 86
Miriam Hopkins, Gertrude Lawrence 82
Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda 86
Roland Young, Joan Gardner 82
Flora Robson, Raymond Massey 89
Charles Boyer, Jean Arthur 97
All Native Cast 80
Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou...lll
Miriam Hopkins, Joel McCrea 71
Ann Harding, Basil Rathbone 87
Elisabeth Bergner, Raymond Massey 78
.Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Alan Hale 87
, Disney Cartoons 44
Conrad Veidt, Vivien Leigh
V V V
UNIVERSAL PICTURES COMPANY. INC.
1250 Sixth Avenue, New York City. Circle 7-710«.
RELEASE
DATE
FEATURES
Magnificent Obsession Jan. 6, '36...
The Invisible Ray Jan. 20, '36...
Next Time We Love Jan. 27, '36...
Dangerous Waters Feb. 3, '36. . .
Don't Get Personal Feb. 17, '36...
Love Before Breakfast Mar. 9, '36...
Sutter's Gold Apr. 13, '36...
Show Boat May 17, '36...
Dracula's Daughter May 24, '36. . .
Nobody's Fool May 31,
Parole June 14,
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Crash Donovan July 26, '36...
Postal Inspector Aug. 16, '36...
Yellowstone Aug. 30, '36...
My Man Godfrey Sept. 6, '36...
Two in a Crowd Sept. 13, '36...
Sea Spoilers Sept. 20, '36...
The Girl on the Front Page Sept. 27, '36...
The Magnificent Brute Oct. 11, '36...
The Man I Marry Nov. 1, '36...
Love Letters of a Star Nov. 8, '36...
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RUNNING
STAR TIME
.Irene Dunne, Robert Taylor 112
. Karlofif, Lugosi, Frances Drake 81
.Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart 87
.Jack Holt, Robert Armstrong, Diana Gibson
.James Dunn, Sally Filers 64
.Carole Lombard, Prsston Foster 70
. Edw. Arnold, Lee Tracy, Binnie Barnes 95
.Irene Dunne, Allan Jones 102
.Otto Kruger, Marguerite Churchill 71
.E. E. Horton, Glenda Farrell 63
.Ann Preston, Henry Hunter 67
.Jack Holt, Nan Grey, John King 55
. Ricardo Cortez, Patricia Ellis 58
.Henry Hunter, Judith Barrett 63
.William Powell, Carole Lombard 93
.Joan Bennett, Joel McCrea 82
.John Wayne, Nan Grey, Fuzzy Knight 63
.Edmund Lowe, Gloria Stuart 74
.Victor McLaglen, Binnie Barnes 77^2
.Doris Nolan, Michael Whalen 76
• Walter Coy, Polly Rowles 66
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PICTURE
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FEATURES "^daVe^^
Luckiest Girl in the World Nov. IS, '36.
Flying Hostess Nov. 22, '36.
Conflict Nov. 29, '36.
Three Smart Girls Dec. 20, '36.
Mysterious Crossing Dec. 27, '36.
Four Days' Wonder Jan. 3, '37.
The Mighty Treve Jan. 17, '37.
She's Dangerous Jan. 24, 'VI.
Breezing Home Jan.
Girl Overboard Feb.
We Have Our Moments Mar. 28
When Love Is Young Apr.
Top of the Town Apr.
Let Them Live Apr. 25, '37.
Night Key May 2, '37.
California Straight Ahead May 2, '37.
As Good As Married May 9, 'ZT .
Wings Over Honolulu May 16, '37.
Oh Doctor May
The Road Back May
The Man in Blue June
31,
4,
18,
23, '37.
30. '37.
6, 'Zl.
The \yildcatter Tune 13, '37
Love in a B ungalow June 20,
I Cover the War Tune 27,
West Coast, Ltd
Armored Car
Sliver Spurs Feb. 10, '36.
For the Service Apr. 6, '36.
The Cowboy and the Kid May 25, '36.
Ride 'Em Cowboy Sept. 20, '36.
Boss Rider of Gun Creek Nov. 1, '36.
Empty Saddles Dec. 20, '36.
Sandflow Feb. 14, '37.
Left-Handed Law Apr. 18, '37.
Smoke Tree Range June 6, '37.
SHORT PRODUCT
Oswald Cartoons
Stranger Than Fiction
Going Places with Lowell Thomas
Mentone Musicals
RUNNING
STAB TIME
, Jane Wyatt, Louis Hayward 72
.Judith Barrett, Wm. Hall, Wm. Gargan 66
.John Wayne, Jean Rogers, Ward Bond 61
, Deanna Durbin, Binnie Barnes 84
.James D'unn, Andy Devine, Jean Rogers 56
.Jeanne Dante, Kenneth Howell 60
.Noah Beery, Jr., Barbara Read 69
, Tala Birell, Cesar Romero 68
. Wm. Gargan, Binnie Barnes, Wtndy Barric... 64
.Gloria Stuart, Walter Pidgeon 58
.James Dunn, Sally Eilers 67
. Virginia Bruce, Kent Taylor 76
.Doris Nolan, George Murphy 86
. John Howard, Nan Grey 73
. Karloff, Warren Hull, Jean Rogers 67
.John Wayne, Louise Latimer 67
.John Boles, Doris Nolan 81
.Ray Milland, Wendy Barrie, Kent Taylor
, E. E. Horton, Eve Arden 67
, Tohn King. Larry Blake, Barbara Read
■ Robert Wilcox, Edward Ellis, Nan Grey
, .Scott Colton, Jean Rogers
.Kent Taylor, Dorothea Kent
.John Wayne
. Lyle Talbot, Peggy Rowles
.Robert Wilcox, Judith Barrett
.Buck Jones, Muriel Evans 60
, Buck Jones, Beth Marion 65
, Buck Jones, Billy Burrud 58
.Buck Jones, Luana W^alters 60
. Buck Jones, Muriel Evans 64
, Buck Jones, Louise Brooks 62
, Buck Jones, Lita Chevret 58
, Buck Jones, Noel Francis 63
Buck Jones, Muriel Evans 58
Monkey Comedy
Novelty ("Skits 'n' Sketches")
Specials: (You Can't Get Away With It)
(King Edward the VIII)
Meany Miny Moe Cartoons
SERIALS
Adventures of Frank Merriwell Jan. 13, '36.
Flash Gordon Apr. 6, '36.
The Phantom Rider July 6, '36.
Ace Drummond Oct. 19, '36.
Jungle Jim Jan. 18, '37.
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two
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13
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, 1
two
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. 1
one
reeler
, 1
two
reeler
. 1
one
reeler
13
one
reelers
Secret Agent X-9 Apr. 12, '37.
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VICTORY PICTURES CORPORATION
9147 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, Cal.
..Don Briggs 12 episodes
..Buster Crabbe. Jean Rogers 13 episodes
..Buck Jones, Maria Shelton 15 episodes
..Tohn King. Jean Rogers 13 episodes
..Grant Withers, Evelyn Brent 12 episodes
..Scott Kolk, Jean Rogers 12 episodes
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PICTURES "d'aVe^^
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo ' Oct.
Two Minutes to Play Nov.
Phantom of the Range Nov.
Silks and Saddles Dec.
Cheyenne Rides Again Jan.
Flying Fists Apr. 25, '37..
The Trail Feud May
Mystery Range May
Flashing Mallets May
Roaring Motors May 30, 'VI Herman Brix
Orphans of the Pecos June 5, 'VI Tom Tyler...
The Winning Stroke June 15, '37 Herman Brix
Brothers of the West June 30, ',37 Tom Tyler...
Lost Ranch T"ly 10, '37 Tom Tyler...
STAR
Tom Tyler, Beth Marion
Herman Brix, Jeanne Martel.
Tom Tyler, Beth Marion
Herman Brix, Toby Wing
7, '37.... Tom Tyler, Lucille Browne....
Herman Brix
1, '37.... Tom Tyler, Harlene Wood....
1, '37 Tom Tyler, Jerry Bergh
10, 'VJ Herman Brix
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TIME
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321 West 44th Street, New York City. CH. 4-2200.
RELEASE
DATE
FEATURES
Dangerous Jan. 4
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan Jan. 11
Freshman Love Jan. 18
Ceiling Zero Jan. 25
The Widow From Monte Carlo Feb. 1
The Petrified Forest Feb. 8
Man Hunt Feb. IS
The Story of Louis Pasteur Feb. 22,
Song of the Saddle Feb. 29,
Boulder Dam Mar. 7
The Walking Dead Mar. 14
Colleen Mar. 21
Road Gang Mar. 28,
Snowed Under Apr. 4,
The Singing Kid Apr. 11
Brides Are Like That Apr. 18,
I Married a Doctor Apr. 25
Treachery Rides the Range May 2,
Times Square Playboy May 9,
The Law in Her Hands May 16,
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20,
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18,
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The Golden Arrow May
Sons o' Guns May
Bullets or Ballots Tune
Murder by an Aristocrat June
Hearts Divided June
The Big Noise Tune
The White Angel July
Two Against the World July
Hot Money July
Earthworm Tractors July
Public Enemy's Wife July
The Green Pastures Aug.
Jailbreak Aug. 8
Satan Met a Lady Aug. 8
The Case of the Velvet Claws Aug. 15
China Clipper Aug. 22,
Love Begins at Twenty Aug. 22,
Anthony Adverse • Aug. 29
The Bengal Tiger Sept. 5
Trailin' West Sept. 5
Stage Struck Sept. 12
Down the Stretch Sept. 19
Give Me Your Heart Sept. 26,
A Midsummer Night's Dream Oct. 3
Isle of Fury Oct. 10,
Cain and Mabel Oct. 17
Here Comes Carter Oct. 24
The Case of the Black Cat Oct. 31
The Charge of the Light Brigade. . Nov. 7
The Captain's Kid Nov. 14,
California Mail Nov. 14,
Three Men on a Horse ..Nov. 21
Fugitive in the Sky Nov. 28,
Polo Joe Dec. 5
One Way Passage Dec. 12,
King of Hockey Dec. 19.
Gold Diggers of 1937 Dec., 26
Smart Blonde Tan. 2
Guns of the Pecos Tan. 2
Sing Me A Love Song Jan. 9,
God's Country and the Woman Jan. 16
Once a Doctor Tan. 23
Black Legion Jan. 30
Stolen Holiday Feb. 6
The Great O'Malley Feb. 13
Green Light Feb. 20
Penrod and Sam Feb. 27
Ready, Willing and Able Mar. 6,
Midnight Court Mar. 6,
Land Beyond the Law Mar. 13
Her Husband's Secretary Mar. 20,
The King and the Chorus Girl Mar. 27,
Men in Exile Apr. 3
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STAR TIME
Bette Davis, Franchot Tone 78
Kay Linaker, Ricardo Cortez 67
Frank McHugh, Pat Ellis 67
James Cagney, Pat O'Brien 95
Warren William, Dolores Del Rio 60
Leslie Howard, Bette Davis 83
IJicardo Cortez, Marg. Churchill 61
Paul Muni, Josephine Hutchinson 87
Dick Foran, Alma Lloyd 58
Ross Alexander, Fat Ellis 70
Boris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez 66
Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell 89
Donald Woods, Kay Linaker 62
George Brent, Genevieve Tobin 63
Al Jolson, Wini Shaw 84
Ross Alexander, Anita Louise 67
Pat O'Brien, Josephine Hutchinson 83
EWck Foran, Paula Stone 56
Warren William, June Travis 62
Margaret Lindsay, Glenda Farrell 58
Bette Davis, George Brent 68
Joe E. Brown, Joan Blondell 79
Edw. G. Robinson, Joan Blondell 81
Lyle Talbot, Marg. Churchill 60
Marion Davies, Dick Powell 70
Guy Kibbee, Warren Hull 58
Kay Francis, Ian Hunter 91
Humphrey Bogart, Claire Dodd 57
Ross Alexander, Bev. Roberts 68
Toe E. Brown, June Travis 69
Pat O'Brien, Marg. Lindsay 69
Rex Ingram 93
Tune Travis, Craig Reynolds 60
Bette Davis, Warren William 74
Warren William, Claire Dodd 63
Pat O'Brien, Bev. Roberts 88
Hugh_ Herbert, Pat. Ellis 58
Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland 1,39
Barton MacLane, June Travis 60
Dick Foran, Paula Stone 56
Dick Powell, Joan Blondell 91
Pat. Ellis, Mickey Rooney 66
Kay Francis, Geo. Brent 88
Dick Powell, Joe E. Brown 117
Donald Woods, Margaret Lindsay 60
Marion Davies, Clark Gable 90
Ross Alexander, Glenda Farrell 60
Ricardo Cortez, June Travis 66
Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland 115
Sybil Tason, Guy Kibbee 72
Dick Foran, Linda Perry 56
Frank McHugh, Joan Blondell 86
Jean Muir , Warren Hull 58
Toe E. Brown, Carol Hughes 65
William Powell, Kay Francis 69
Dick Furcell, Anne Nagel 55
Dick Powell, Joan Blondell 101
Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane 59
Dick Foran, Anna Nagel 56
Tames Melton, Patricia Ellis 79
George Brent, Bev. Roberts 85
Tean Muir, Donald Woods 58
Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan 83
Kay Francis, Claude Rains 80
Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart 71
Errol Flynn, Anita Louise 85
Billy Mauch, Frank Craven 64
Ruby Keeler, Lee Dixon 93
Ann Dvorak, John T^ittel 63
Dick Foran, Linda Perry .54
Warren Hull, Jean Muir 61
Fernand Gravet, Joan Blondell 95
Dick Purcell, June Travis 58
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THE
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930
FEATURES
Marked Woman Apr.
That Man's Here Again Apr.
Call It a Day Apr.
Mountain Justice Apr.
Melody for Two May
The Prince and the Pauper May
The Cherokee Strip May
Draegerman Courage May
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DATE
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17,
17,
24,
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IS,
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The Go Getter May 22,
Kid Galahad May
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop.. June
Slim June 12,
Blazing Sixes June
Fly- Away Baby June
White Bondage June
Another Dawn June
VITAPHONE SHORTS
Broadway Brevities
Melody Masters
Merrie Melodies
Lxjoney Tunes
Colortour Adventures
Pictorial Revues
Big Time Vaudeville
\'itaphone Novelties
STAR
, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart
Hugh Herbert, Mary Maguire
. Olivia de Havilland, Ian Hunter. . . .
, Tosephine Hutchinson, Geo. Brent.
, James Melton, Patricia Ellis.
RUNNING
TIME
96
58
89
82
60
Errol Flynn, The Mauch Twins 120
. Dick Foran, Jane Bryan 55
.Barton MacLane, Jean Muir 58
.George Brent, Anita Louise 92
.Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis 101
.Donald Woods, Ann Dvorak 70
, Pat O'Brien, Henry Fonda
Dick Foran, Helen Valkis 55
. Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane
.Jean Muir, Gordon Oliver 60
Kay Francis, Errol Flynn 73
.36 two-reelers 21 minutes
. 18 one-reelers 10 minutes
, 18 one-reelers 8 minutes
.13 one-reelers 10 minutes
. 16 one-reelers 8 minutes
13 one-reelers 10 minutes
.13 one-reelers 10 minutes
.13 one-reelers 10 minutes
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"Broadway Brevities" — 36 two-reelers. Dick
Foran, John Litel, Sybil Jason, Robert Norton,
Shemp Howard, Virginia Verrill, Dan Healy,
Georges Metaxa, Ken Murray and Oswald, The
Preisser Sisters, Duke McHale, Harry Gribbon,
Bernice Claire, Georgie Price, Hal LeRoy, Eddie
Foy, Jr., The Yacht Club Boys, Dave Apollon,
Irene Delroy, Rufe Davis, Estelle Taylor, Beverly
Phalon.
"Melody Masters" — 18 one-reelers. The orches-
tras of Clyde Lucas, Harry Reser, Emil Coleman,
Leon Navara, Clyde McCoy, Jimmie Lunceford,
George Hall, The Louisiana Kings, Roger Wolfe
Kahn, Cab Calloway, Jacques Frey, Peter Van
Steeden, The Rimacs, Jack Denny, Eliseo Grenet.
"Vitaphone Novelties" — 13 one-reelers. The Radio
Ramblers, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy,
Cal Tinney, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Crawford, Har-
deen. Babe Ruth, Luis Zingone.
"Big' Time Vaudeville" films. — 13 one-reelers.
Jack Pepper, Allen and Kent, Holtz and Lee, The
Berkes County Boys, Johnny Perkins, the Maxel-
los, Marty May, the Three Wiles, Rose King, the
Kitaros, Harry Rose, Goflf and Kerr, Edgar Ber-
gen and Charlie McCarthy, Dave Monahan,
Smith and Dale, Paul Robinson and the Horton
Boys, Le Paul, Charles Kemper.
"Colortour Adventures" — 13 one-reelers. Nar-
rated by Milton J. Cross, Jean Paul King, Howard
Claney, Basil Ruysdael, David Ross, Paul Douglas
and Alan Kent.
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Masquerade in Vienna Mar. 15,
Great Love of Beethoven Oct. 1,
My Song of Love Oct. 15,
Ski Chase Oct. 30,
Gentle Enemy Nov. 10,
Annie Laurie Nov. 20,
I^ve on Skis Nov. 30,
Princess Tarn Tam Dec. 5,
Monastery Dec. 15,
Itto Dec. 20,
Street Without a Name Dec. 25,
90 Degrees South Dec. 25,
RUNNING
STAR TIME
'37. . . . Walter Rimil 7 reels
'37 Paula Wesseller 8 reels
'37. . . . Harry Baur 8 reels
'37. . . . Tito Schifa
'37 Hannes Schneider
'37. . . . Simone Berriau
'37. . . . Will FyfTe
'37. . . . Walter Rimil
'37. . . . Tosephine Baker
'37....;
'37. . . . Simone Berriau
'37....Pola Ilery
'37. . . . .Scott Expedition
SHORT PRODUCT
.Song of Ceylon Oct. IS, '37 3 reels
What the Puppy Said Dec. 15, '37 3 reels
Musical Masters 6 one-reelers
Musical Masterpieces 6 one-reelers
Nature's Magic 6 one-reelers
THE
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ALMANAC
931
Contract Players
COLUMBIA PICTURES
Men
Allen, Robert
Bancroft, George
Bellamy, Ralph
Bing, Herman
Brook, Allen
Carrillo, Leo
Connolly, Walter
Dix, Richard
Douglas, Melvyn
Gallaudet, John
Grant, Gary
Grayson, Donald
Hall, Thurston
Kilian, Victor
Lawrence, Marc
Lederer, Francis
McKay, George
Marshall, Herbert
Mitchell, Thomas
Morgan, Gene
Morris, Chester
Quigley, Charles
Rogers, Charles
Stander, Lionel
Starrett, Charles
Raymond, Walburn
Weaver, Crawford
Wilson, Frank C.
Women
Arthur, Jean
Astor, Mary
Bryant, Nana
Churchill, Marguerite
Del Rio, Dolores
Deste, Luli
Dunne, Irene
Farr, Patricia
Fellows, Edith
Hilliard, Ruth
Keith, Rosalind
Maricle, Leona
Moore, Grace
O'Connor, Patsy
Parker, Jean
Perry, Joan
Stratford, Peggy
Tibbetts, Martha
Wray, Fay
Brendel, El
Clyde, Andy
Fine, Larry
Howard, Jerry
Howard, Moe
Moran, Polly
Comedy Stars
Three Stooges
V
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER
Men
Barrymore, Lionel
Bartholomew, Freddie
Beery, Wallace
Benchley, Robert
Bolger, Ray
Borell, Louis
Brooke, Michael
Cabot, Bruce
Calleia, Joseph
Daniell, Henry
Women
Allan, Elizabeth
Beecher, Janet
Borg, Ariane
Bruce, Virginia
Burke, Billie
Carver, Lynne
Chatburn, Jean
Crawford, Joan
Evans, Madge
Fenwick, Jean
Men
Douglas, Melvyn
Dumbrille, Douglas
Ebsen, Buddy
Eddy, Nelson
Edwards, Cliff
Erwin, Stuart
Gable, Clark
Gardiner, Reginald
Grapewin, Charley
Healy, Ted
Henry, William
Hersholt, Jean
Jones, Allen
Kibbee, Guy
Laughton, Charles
Lewis, Mitchell
Lowe, Edmund
Marx Brothers
Montgomery, Robert
Morgan, Frank
Morner, Stanley
Murphy, George
Norris, Edward
O'Shea, Oscar
Owen, Reginald
Parker, Barnett
Pendleton, Nat
Powell, William
Rooney, Mickey
Russell, Byron
Silvers, Sid
Stone, Lewis
Stewart, James
Tapps, Georgie
Taylor, Robert
Tone, Franchot
Tracy, Spencer
Trowbridge, Charles
Tynon, Brandon
Weissmuller, Johnny
Young, Robert
Women
Ford, Grace
Furness, Betty
Garbo, Greta
Garland, Judy
(ieorge, Gladys
Gray, Virginia
Haydon, Julie
Hayes, Helen
Landi, Elissa
Langford, Frances
Lewis, Mitchell
Lind, Delia
Losch, Tilly
Loy, Myrna
MacDonald, Jeanette
Merkel, Una
Oliver, Edna May
O'Sullivan, Maureen
Parker, Cecilia
Powell, Eleanor
Quigley, Juanita
Rainer, Luise
Ralph, Jessie
Rice, Florence
Robson, May
Russell, Rosalind
Shearer, Norma
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Young, Robert
V
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Ayres, Lew
Baker, Benny
Baldwin, Robert
Barbier, George
Bartlett, Bennie
Benny, Jack
Bickford, Charles
Blue, Ben
Bondi, Beulah
Bradna, Olympe
Campbell, Louise
Carlisle, Mary
Clancy, Kitty
Colbert, Claudette
Coleman, Ruth
Correll
Dale, Irene
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
932
MAX GORDON PLAYS & PICTURES
INCORPORATED
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President
Max Gordon
Vice-President and
General Manager
Marcus Heiman
Secretary and
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First Production, ''THE WOMEN
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Borland, Barlowe
Bowman, Lee
Boyd, William
Burns, Bob
Butterworth, Charles
Cooper, Gary
Crabbe, Larry
'Crosby, Bing
Cummings, Robert
Cunningham, Cecil
Daniels, Billy
DaPron, Louis
Davis, Rufe
Downs, Johnny
Ellison, James
Erikson, Leif
Fields, W. C.
Frawley, William
Gustav, Wally
Hall, Porter
Hayden, Russell
Hayes, George
Holt, David
Homolka, Oscar
Howard, John
Karns, Roscoe
Lee, Billy
Littlefield, Lucien
Lloyd, Harold
Lukats, Nick
MacMurray, Fred
Middleton, Ray
Milland, Ray
Nolan, Lloyd
Overman, Lynne
Patterson, John
Payne, John
Quinn, Anthony
Raft, George
Richards, Grant
Roberts, William
Ruggles, Charlie
Scott, Randolph
Stephens. Harvey
Tamiroff, Akim
Tapley, Colin
Trent, John
William, Warren
Burns, George, and
Allen, Gracie
Women
Dee, Frances
Dietrich, Marlene
Dunne, Irene
Farmer, Frances
Ford, Judith
Gaal, Franciska
Heyward, Orien
Holden, Fay
Hunt, Marsha
Kathryn, Kay
Lamour, Dorothy
Lillie, Beatrice
Lombard, Carole
Lupino, Ida
Martel, June
Monti, Millie
Moran, Priscilla
Morley, Karen
Patrick, Gail
Patterson, Elizabeth
Terry, Ray
Raye, Martha
Ross, Shirley
Swarthout, Gladys
Walker, Terry
Weidler, Virginia
West, Mae
Whitley, Eleanore
Wyatt, Charlene
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Best, Willie
Blore, Eric
Boles, John
Brisbane, William
Brady, William
Bruce, Alan
Ciannelli, Eduardo
Clements, Dudley
Corson, William
Craig, Alec
Foster, Preston
Gleason, James
Gilbert, Billy
Gordon, Bert
Guilfoyle, Paul
Heflin, Van
Irving, George
Jones, Gordon
Lane, Richard
Marshall, Herbert
Mayer, Ray
McGuigan, Thomas
Meredith, Burgess
Moore, Victor
Morley, John
Oakie, Jack
Page, Bradley
Parkyakarkus
Penner, Joe
Raymond, Gene
Rhodes, Erik
Rio, Eddie
Stevens, Onslow
Stone, Fred
Thomas, Frank M.
West, Buster
Wheeler, Bert
Woolsey, Robert
Women
Dunne, Irene
Fontaine, Joan
Gibson, Diana
Grable, Betty
Hepburn, Katharine
Hilliard, Harriet
Hoctor, Harriet
Hovey, Anne
Jennings, Maxine
Kreuger, Lorraine
Leeds, Thelma
Leonard, Ada
Lord, Marjorie
Marks, Marie .
Mason, Melissa
Michael, Gertrude
Moore, Dorothy
Parsons, Patsy Lee
Patrick, Lee
Pepper, Barbara
Pons, Lily
Roberts, Leona
Rogers, Ginger
Shirley, Anne
Sothern, Ann
Stanwyck, Barbara
Walsh, Jane
Wilder, Patricia
Worth, Constance
Grahame, Margot
V
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Astaire, Fred
Ballew, Smith
Beal, John
Berle, Milton
Ball, Lucille
Barrington, Diana
Broderick, Helen
Colbert, Claudette
Deane, Derry
Men
Ameche, Don
Baxter, Warner
Beck, Thomas
Bernie, Ben
Blackmer, Sidney
Bromberg, J. Edward
Carradine, John
Cantor, Eddie
Catlett, Walter
Chaney, Lon, Jr.
Clark, Buddy
Cooper, Melville
Dinehart, Alan
Donlevy, Brian
Ernest, George
Fields, Sidney
Fowley, Douglas
Women
Aussey, Germaine
Brooks, Phyllis
Bellamy, Madge
Byington, Spring
Carlson, June
Collier, Constance
Darwell, Jane
Davis, Joan
Deane, Shirley
Drake, Frances
Dunbar, Dixie
Faye, Alice
Field, Virginia
Henie, Sonja
Hovick, Louise
Hudson, Rochelle
Johnson, Janet
THE
19 3 7-3
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
934
Men
Women
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Marsh, Joan
Moore, Pauline
Ray, Leah
Roberts, Florence
Rogers, Mary
Simon, Simone
Stuart, Gloria
Temple, Shirley
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Westley, Helen
Withers, Jane
Young, Loretta
Haley, Jack
Hersholt, Jean
Howell, Kenneth
Kent, Robert
Lane, Allan
Lorre, Peter
Lowery, Robert
Luke, Keye
Mahan, Billy
Martin, Anthony
McGrath, Frank
McLaglen, Victor
McVey, Paul
Minevitch, Borrah
Oland, Warnei
Power, Tyrone
Prouty, Jed
Ratoff, Gregory
Robinson, Wm. "Bill"
Three Ritz Brothers
Rumann, Sig
Sanders, George
Scott, Douglas
Sellon, Charles
Summerville, Slim
Tanner, Charles
Treacher, Arthur
Whalen, Michael
Winchell, Walter
Mander, Miles
Fred Allen & Portland HoflFa
Paul & Grace Hartman
"Tip, Tap & Toe"
Allan K. Foster Troupe of Girls & Horses
Stock Players
Alice Armand, Lynn Bari, Lynne Berke-
ley, Barbara Brewster, Gloria Brewster, Es-
ther Brodelet, Julie Carter, Dorothy Dear-
ing, Helen Ericson, June Gale, Philippa Hil-
bere, Lilyan Porter, Elizabeth Palmer, Jayne
Regan, Geneva Sawyer, Iva Stewart, June
Storey, Lucille Miller, Marjorie Weaver,
Irma Wilsen, Elsie Valentine, Roberta Vale,
Arleen Whelan.
V
UNITED ARTISTS
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Limes, Ted
Marshal, Alan
Moran, Jackie
Smith, C. Aubrey
Sweatt, A. W.
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Jenns, Elizabeth
Nowicka, Antonina
Men
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Cooper, Gary
Cowan, Jerome
McCrea, Joel
Niven, David
Payne, John
Shields, Frank
Women
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Gurie, Sigrid
Hopkins, Miriam
Jepson, Helen
Leeds, Andrea
Logan, Ella
Oberon, Merle
O'Neil, Barbara
Terry, Evelyn
Verrill, Virginia
V
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Boyer, Charles
Fonda, Henry
Holt, Tim
Rutherford, Tom
Bennett, Joan
Carroll, Madeleine
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Zehner, Lili
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V
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Desni, Tamara
Gardner, Joan
Leigh, Vivien
Oberon, Merle
V
UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Men
Anderson, Robert
Armetta, Henry
Auer, Mischa
Beery, Noah, Jr.
Blake, Larry
Boles, John
Burrud, Billy
Cavanaugh, Hobart
Clark, Wister
Cossart, Ernest
Dalton, Robert
Devine, Andy
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Women
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Barrett, Judith
Barrie, Wendy
Birell, Tala
Brady, Alice
Cotton, Fay
Dante, Jeanne
Dobson, Phyllis
Douglas, Laurie
Dunne, Irene
Durbin, Deanna
Filers, Sally
Gilbert, Lynn
THE
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MOTION
C T U R E
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Women
Grey, Nan
Jarratt, Janice
Kent, Dorothea
Krugcr, Alma
Lane, Emily
Leighton, Donrue
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Niesen, Gertrude
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Rowles, Polly
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Fitzmaurice, Michael
Gargan, William
Garr, Eddie
Garrick, Gene
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Hayward, Louis
Hinds, Samuel S.
Horton, Edward E.
Hunter, Henry
Jones, Buck
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Kolk, Scott
Loring, Michael
Oliver, David
Pidgeon, Walter
Povi^ell, Jack "Skat"
Romero, Cesar
Shelley, George
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Smith, Gerald Oliver
Spencer, Robert
Taylor, Kent
Watson, Jack
Wayne, John
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Winninger, Charles
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Crehan, Joseph
Crisp, Donald
Darrell, Robert
Dixon, Lee
Flynn, Errol
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Gravet, Fernand
Hart, Gordon
Hatton, Raymond
Herbert, Hugh
Hopper, William
Howard, Leslie
Hunter, Ian
Jenkins, Allen
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Knowles, Patric
Lawrence, Fred
Litel, John
Maclane, Barton
Mauch, Billy
Mauch, Bobby
McHugh, Frank
Moraine, Lyle
Morris, Wayne
Muni, Paul
O'Connell, Hugh
O'Brien, Pat
O'Neill, Henry
Parker, Willard
Powell, Dick
Purcell, Dick
Rains, Claude
Reynolds, Craig
Richards, Addison
Robinson, Edward
Stone, George E.
\^allee, Rudy
Waring, Fred
Welden, Ben
Women
Clancy, Ellen
Colbert, Claudette
Dale, Virginia
Davies, Marion
Davis, Bette
De Havilland, Olivia
Dickson, Gloria
Farrell, Glenda
Francis, Kay
Hughes, Carol
Irving, Margaret
Lane, Priscilla
Lane, Rosemary
Lindsay, Margaret
Louise, Anita
Lyons, Collette
Maguire, Mary
Marquis, Rosalind
Nagel, Anne
Perry, Linda
Ralston, Marcia
Roberts, Beverly
Sheridan, Ann
Simmons, Claudia
Thall, Evelyn
Travis, June
Treen, Mary
Turner, Lana
Valkis, Helen
Walthall, Patricia
Weston, Doris
Wilson, Marie
Wyman, Jane
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side 3188.
Frescott, Norman-Sedgwick, Josie, 8609
Sunset Blvd., OXford 4133.
Gardner, Jack, 8743 Sunset Blvd., OXford
4153.
Gertz, Mitchell, Inc., 1680 N. Vine St.,
HEmpstead 2177.
Colder, Lew-Lang, Howard, Inc., 9122
Sunset Blvd., CRestview 6193.
GoLDSTONE, Nat, 8782 Sunset Blvd., OXford
1131.
Goldstein, Goetz & Blumenthal, 8949
Sunset Blvd., OXford 4149.
Gray, Edward M., 9441 Wilshire Blvd., OX-
ford 8019.
Hawks- VoLCK Corp., 9441 Wilshire Blvd.,
OXford 3121.
Hoffman, Schlager, Inc., 8776 Sunset
Blvd., CRestview 12141.
Howe, M. C, 8951 Sunset Blvd., WOod-
bury 63121.
Jacksen, Ben & Leyton, Harold, 9172 Sun-
set Blvd., CRestview 0121.
Jaffe, Sam, 9441 Wilshire Blvd., OXford
6121.
Kahn, Ivan & Green, Harry, Inc., 9125
Sunset Blvd., CRestview 5191.
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SAM KATZMAN
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Kingston, Al & Meyer, Walter, 9120 Sun-
set Blvd., CRestview 4161.
Klein, Arthur, 8954 Sunset Blvd., OXford
8670.
Knowlden, Robert, 6253 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hillside 5128.
Lancaster, John, 9615 Brighton Way, OX-
ford 4041.
Landau, Small Co., 6331 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood 2722.
Lehr, Abe, 9441 Wilshire Blvd., CRestview
4159.
Leighter-Hackley, Inc., 9123 Sunset Blvd.,
CRestview 0181.
Levee, M. C, 1300 N. Crescent Heights
Blvd., GLadstone 3117.
LiCHTiG & Englander, 6425 Hollywood
Blvd., Hillside 1101.
Lyons, McCormick & Lyons, 9441 Wilshire
Blvd., Oxford 1116.
MacQuarrie Agency, 8905 Sunset Blvd.,
Oxford 7162.
Marbert Agency, 9507 Santa Monica Blvd.,
CRestview 14141.
Marchetti, Mild, 8780 Sunset Blvd., CRest-
view 6127.
Marx, Zeppo, 8736 Sunset Blvd., CRestview
11181.
Mann, Gene, 8951 Sunset Blvd., CRestview
11135.
Meiklejohn, Wm., Inc., 8949 Sunset Blvd.,
CRestview 12111.
Menchen, Joseph, 6500 Maryland Ave.,
WYoming 5023.
Morris, Wm., 8511 Sunset Blvd., WOod-
bury 63121.
Morrison, Leo, 6777 Hollywood Blvd.,
GLadstone 3161.
Orsatti & Co., 9121 Sunset Blvd., OXford
6241.
O'Reilly, Elinore, 1102 S. Sherbourne Dr.,
CRestview 11211.
ReBecca & Silton, 6605 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hillside 1121.
Rinaldo, Ben, 6605 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood 3677.
Robinson, Fred, 7904 Santa Monica Blvd.,
GRanite 1592.
Rockwell- O'Keefe, 8949 Sunset Blvd.,
CRestview 4101.
Sackin, I. M., 6605 Hollywood Blvd., Hol-
lywood 1405.
Selig. W. N., 6665 Sunset Blvd., GRanite
Selznick, Myron, & Co., 9460 Wilshire
Blvd., CRestview 5171.
Shagrin, Max & Cantor, Lew, 6253 Hol-
lywood Blvd., GRanite 5171.
Shauer, Alfred G., 6636 Hollywood Blvd.,
GRanite 4347.
Sherrill & Falkin, 9441 Wilshire Blvd.,
CRestview 4185.
SiLBER, Arthur, 8516 Sunset Blvd., OXford
7144.
Small-Landau Co., 6331 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood 2722.
Stempel, Frank, 9470 Santa Monica Blvd.,
CRestview 8558.
Stephens-Kempner, Inc., 8464 Sunset Blvd.,
Hollywood 2231.
Tauzig, Doug, 8951 Sunset Blvd., CRest-
vew 9830.
Temple, Geo. F.-Thomason, Inc., 6253 Hol-
lywood Blvd., GLadstone 7821.
Thompson, David M., 1626 N. Vine St.,
Hollywood 3591.
Wadsworth, Jessie, 8776 Sunset Blvd.,
CRestview 12141.
Wallis, Minna, 8627 Sunset Blvd., OXford
6286.
Weber, Harry, 9441 Wilshire Blvd., OX-
ford 3101.
Weisser, Thelma, 6331 Hollywood Blvd.
GRanite 7566.
Wurtzel, Harry, 6417 LaMirada Ave.
Hollywood 1173.
Zanft, John, 8782 Sunset Blvd., CRestview
4181.
NEW YORK
American Play Co., 33 West 42nd St.,
LOngacre 5-3301.
Barchelor, Walter, 234 West 44tli St.,
CHickering 4-6206.
Bentham, M. C, 1564 Broadway, BRvant
9-1227.
Bestry, Harry, 1501 Broadway. CHicker-
ing 4-3394.
Briscoe and Goldsmith, 522 Fifth Ave.,
VAnderbilt 3-8683.
Broder, Jane, 711 Times Building. BRvant
9-4185.
Brown, Chamberlain, 145 West 45tli St.,
BRyant 9-8480.
Cooke, Pauline, 1674 Broadway., COlum-
bus 5-1930.
Columbia Broadcasting System Artists
Bureau, 485 Fifth Ave., WIckersham
2-2200.
Columbia Concerts, 113 West 57th St.,
Circle 7-6900.
Connolly, Mike, 1674 Broadwav, Circle
6-1835.
Curtis, Jack and Allen, Charles, 1270
Sixth Ave., Circle 7-4124.
Davidow, Edward, 1270 Sixth Ave., Circle
7-4125.
Enright, Sara, 234 West 44th St., LAcka-
wanna 4-8553.
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Fanchon & Marco, 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
Circle 7-5630.
General Play Co., 565 5th Ave., PLaza
3-3432.
Gilbert, Joe, 145 West 45th St., BRyant
9-8680.
Golden, Ethei., 142 West 49th St., BRyant
9-6410.
Grau, Matt, 3149 Hull Ave., OLinville 2-
1645.
Hahlo, Sylvia, 145 West 58th St., Circle
7-7440.
Hampton, David B., 509 Madison Ave.,
PLaza 3-3670.
Hanna, Mark, 654 Madison Ave., REgent
4-6250.
Hart, Max, 1560 Broadway, LOngacre 5-
8574.
Hayward, Leland, 654 Madison Ave., RE-
gent 4-7000.
Huey, Richard (colored only), 172 West
135th St., Tlllinghast 5-9732.
Irwin, Lou, 1270 Sixth Ave., Circle 6-1234.
Knight, Al, 156 West 44th St., BRyant
9-0935.
Liebling, William, 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
Circle 7-5926.
Lyons and Lyons, 1501 Broadway, LAcka-
wann 4-7460.
Morris, William, 1270 Sixth Ave., Circle
7-2160.
NBC Talent Bureau, 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
Circle 7-8300.
Phillips, Murray, 755 Seventh Ave., Circle
7-3264.
Pitman, Richard, 1674 Broadway, COlum-
bus 5-2535.
Robinson, Frances, 220 West 42nd St.,
Wisconsin 7-2308.
RoEHM, Will, 1619 Broadway, Circle 6-
3270.
Schultz, John A., 30 Rockefeller Plaza,
Circle 7-5630.
Shurr, Louis, 1501 Broadway, CHickering
4-8240.
Winter, Wales, 152 West 42nd St., Wis-
consin 7-6654.
Wolfe, Georgia, 1482 Broadway, BRyant
9-1475.
Wood, George, 1501 Broadway, CHickering
4-1310.
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The All-Time Best Sellers
A study of the "best sellers" for all time
in the now closely allied fields of the motion
picture, legitimate theatre, books, and' radio —
a survey first made for the 1934-35 Motion
Picture Almanac and now brought up to date
— reveals the following highlights :
1. Forty-four best selling novels out of a list of
62 which sold 500,000 copies and over, have been
made into motion pictures.
2. Twenty- seven legitimate theatrical productions
out of a list of 38 having 500 performances and
over in New York City, have been made into mo-
tion pictures.
3. The gross rental winner for all time in the
motion picture industry is "The Singing Fool,"
one of the first sound pictures, produced by War-
ner Brothers and with a world total of $5,000,000.
4'. The record New York run for legitimate plays
is credited to "Abie's Irish Rose," with 2,532 per-
formances. The play was viewed in 1937.
5. The legitimate roadshow record in the United
States goes to Joseph Jeflferson's production of
"Rip Van Winkle," 16,000 performances estimated.
6. The best selling novel is "In His Steps,"
published in 1899, with a record sale of 8,000,000
copies.
MOTION PICTURES
In the following listing of motion pictures that
have reached highest box office totals, more than
one-half were silent productions. Given are the
title, total rental, company {hyphenated names in-
dicate producer as well as releasing company when
they were not one and the same), and the month
and year of release. Asterisk denotes production
was a silent picture.
The Singing Fool: $5,000,000. Warner. October,
1928.
*Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: $4,500,000.
Metro. February, 1921.
'Ben Hur: $4,000,000. Metro. January, 1926.
*The Big Parade: $3,500,000. Metro. November,
1925.
*Birth of a Nation: $3,500,000. Griffith-U. A. 1915.
Cavalcade: $3,500,000. Fox. February, 1933.
*The Covered Wagon: $3,500,000. Paramount.
March, 1923.
The Jazz Singer: $3,500,000. Warner. November,
1927.
Sunny Side Up: $3,300,000. Fox. October, 1929.
Broadway Melody: $3,000,000. MGM. March, 1929.
The Cock-Eyed World: $2,700,000. Fox. Septem-
ber. 1929.
San Francisco: $2,700,000. MGM. June, 1936.
tWhoopee: $2,655,000. UA. September, 1930.
tKid From Spain: $2,621,000. UA. November, 1932.
*Tlie Freshman: $2,600,000. Lloyd-Pathe. August,
1925.
•The Gold Rush: $2,500,000. Chaplin-UA. Septem-
ber. 1925.
*The Kid: $2,500,000. Chaplin -FN. February, 1920.
*The Ten Commandments: $2,500,000. Paramount.
December, 1923.
tRoman Scandals: $2,443,000. UA. December, 1933.
42nd Street: $2,250,000. Warner. March, 1933.
*Silent.
Wata supplied by Eddie Cantor.
Gold Diggers of Broadway: $2,250,000. Warner.
October, 1929.
Grand Hotel: $2,250,000. MGM. May, 1932.
I'm No Angel: $2,250,000. Paramount. November,
1933.
Little Women: $2,250,000. RKO Radio. December,
1933.
She Done Him Wrong: $2,200,000. Paramount.
March, 1933.
Cimarron: $2,000,000. RKO Radio, February, 1931.
Emma: $2,000,000. MGM. February, 1932.
Min and BUI: $2,000,000. MGM. December, 1930.
Rio Rita: $2,000,000. RKO. November, 1929.
*The Sea Hawk: $2,000,000. F. N. July, 1924.
*Way Down East: $2,000,000. Griffith-U. A. Octo-
ber, 1920.
*What Price Gk>ry?: $2,000,000. Fox. Dec, 1926.
State Fair: $1,800,000. Fox. February, 1933.
Modem Times: $1,800,000. Chaplin-U.A. Janu-
ary, 1936.
Footlight Parade: $1,750,000. Warner. October,
1933.
•Seventh Heaven: $1,750,000. Fox. June, 1927.
Common Clay: $1,700,000. Fox. August, 1930.
Street Angel: $1,700.0<X). Fox. May, 1928.
Strike Me Pink: $1,700,000. U.A. January, 1936.
Crusades: $1,700,000. Paramount. October, 1935.
tPalmy Days: $1,601,000. UA. October, 1931.
Trail of the lonesome Pine: $1,600,000. Para-
mount. March, 1936.
Dodsworth: $1,600,000. U.A. September, 1936.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: $1,543,447 as of
June 15, 1936. Warner.
•Girl Shy: $1,550,000. Lloyd-Pathe. April, 1924.
All Quiet on the Western Front: $1,500,000. Uni-
versal. May, 1930.
Anna ChrisUe: $1,500,000. MGM. March, 1930.
*Beau Geste: $1,500,000. Paramount. September,
1926.
The Champ: $1,500,000. MGM. December, 1931.
•City Ughts: $1,500,000. Chaplin-U. A. March, 1931.
Daddy Long Legs: $1,500,000. Fox. June, 1931.
•Four Sons: $1,500,000. Fox. March, 1928.
•Hunchback of Notre Dame: $1,500,000. Universal.
September, 1923.
•King of Kings: $1,500,000. P. D. C. May, 1927.
•The Merry Widow: $1,500,000. MGM. September,
1925.
•Safety Last: $1,500,000. Lloyd-Pathe. April, 1923.
•Secrets: $1,500,000. F. N. April, 1924.
•The Sheik: $1,500,000. Paramount. November, 1921.
•Stella Dallas: $1,500,000. Goldwyn-U.A. December,
1925.
•Thief of Bagdad: $1,500,000. Fairbanks-U. A. April.
1924.
Follow the Fleet: $1,400,000. RKO, February,
1936.
Swing Time: $1,400,000. RKO. September, 1936.
The Man Who Came Back: $1,400,000. Fox. Feb
ruarv, 1931.
•Hot Water: $1,350,000. Lloyd-Pathe. Nov., 1924.
In Old Arizona: $1,300,000. Fox. January. 1929.
•The Lost World: $1,300,000. F. N. February, 1925.
Steamboat 'Round the Bend: $1,300,000. 20th -Fox.
September, 1935.
Merely Mary Ann: $1,300,000. Fox. October, 1931.
*Red Dance: $l,.^0O,O0O. Fox. July, 1928.
Arrowsmith: $1,250,000. U.A. January, 1932.
Bring 'Em Back Alive: $1,250,000. RKO. June, 1932.
•Blood and Sand: $1,250,000. Paramount. August,
1922.
•Daddy Long Legs: $1,250,000. Pickford-F. N. May,
1919.
Connecticut Yankee: $1,200,000. Fox. April, 1931.
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Song of My Heart: $1,200,000. Fox. March, 1930.
•The Patent Leather Kid: $1,200,000. F.N. Aug
list, 1927.
•East Lynne: $1,100,000. Fox. November. 1925.
•Grandma's Boy: $1,100,000. Lloyd-Pathe. Septem
ber, 1922.
•The Miracle Man: $1,000,000. Para. August, 1919,
•Passion: $1,000,000. F. N.-Tiffany. October, 1920,
•Smilin' Through: $1,000,000. F.N. March, 1922.
•The Spoilers: $1,000,000. Selig. March, 1914.
Mutiny on the Bounty: More than $1,000,000
MGM. November, 1936.
The Littlest Rebel: More than $1,000,000. Do
cember, 1935.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: More than $1,000,000,
Columbia. April, 1936.
BOOK SALES
In the follozving listing of best-selling books of
all time, given in order are the title, year, author,
and total number of copies sold. Asterisk denotes
the story was made into a motion picture.
In His Steps. 1899. Chas. Monroe Sheldon.
8,000,000.
•Freckles: 1904. Gene Stratton Porter. 2,000,000.
•Ben Hur: 1880. Lew Wallace. 1,950,000.
•Girl of the Limberlost: 1909. Gene Stratton Por-
ter. 1,700,000.
•The Harvester: 1911. Gene Stratton Porter. 1,-
600,000.
•Tom Sawyer: 1875. Mark Twain. 1,500,000.
"The Winning of Barbara Worth: 1911. Harold
Bell Wright. 1,500,000.
•Laddie: 1913. Gene Stratton Porter. 1,500,000.
The Virginian: 1902. Owen Wister. 1,454,000.
•The CaU of the Wild: 1917. Jack London. 1,412,-
000.
Gone With the Wind: 1936. Margaret Mitchell.
1,350,000.
Story of the Bible: 1904. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut.
1,321,000.
•Trail of the Lonesome Pine: 1909. John Fox.
1,255,000.
•David Harum: 1900. Edward Noyes Westcott.
1,200,000.
"Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come: 1903. John
Fox. 1,000,100.
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew: 1881.
Margaret Sidney. 1,090,000.
•Huckleberry Finn. 1884. Mark Twain. 1,000,000.
•Pollyanna: 1913. Eleanor Steward. 1,000,000.
•Black Beauty: 1877. Anna Sewell. 1,000,000.
•Treasure Island: 1894. Robert Louis Stevenson.
1,000,000.
♦Trilby: 1894. George du Maurier. 1,000,000.
•Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm: 1903. Kate Douglas
Wiggin. 989,000.
America's Part in the World War. 1919. R. J.
Beamish and F. G. March. 960,000.
•The Rosary: 1910. Florence Barclay. 943,000.
TTie Calling of Dan Matthews. 1916. Harold Bell
Wright. 925,000.
Bird's Christmas Carol: 1916. Kate Douglas Wig-
gin. 830,000.
Richard Carvel: 1899. Winston Churchill. 758,000.
•Tarzan of the Apes: 1914. Edgar Rice Burroughs.
750,000.
•When a Man's a Man: 1918. Harold Bell Wright.
725 000
•The Crisis: 1916. Winston Churchill. 717,000.
•Anthony Adverse: 1935. Harvey Allen. 705,000.
The Other Wise Man: 1896. Henry Van Dyke.
700,000.
Outlhie of History. 1926. H. G. Wells. 684,000.
•Sea Wolf. 1904. Jack London. 657,000.
•The Eyes of the World: 1914. Harold Bell Wrieht.
625,000.
•The Mysterious Rider: 1920. Zane Grey. 534,000.
Dere Mable: 1918. Edward Streeter. 615,000.
Man of the Forest: 1920. Zane Grey. 613,000.
•Lavender and Old Lace: 1902. Myrtle Reed. 611,-
181.
•The Covered Wagon: 1922. Emerson Hough. 600,-
000.
Black Rock: 1908. Edward Connor. 600,000.
We: 1927. Charles Lindbergh. 594.000.
•The Shepherd of the HiUs: 1907. Harold Bell
Wright. 590,000.
•All Quiet on the Western Front: 1929. Erich Maria
Remarque. 564,300.
•Anne of Green Gables. 1920. L. M. Montgom
ery. 554,000.
•Last of the Plainsmen. 1908. Zane Grey. 550,000
•Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch: 1903. Alice
Hogan Rice. 550,000.
•Main Street. 1920. Sinclair Lewis. 546,300.
•Soldiers of Fortune: 1897. Richard Harding Davis
534,000.
•Beau Geste: 1925. P. C. Wren. 532,000.
•To Have and to Hold: 1900. Mary Johnson. SIS
000.
•Over the Top: 1917. Arthur Guy Empey. 505,000
•Penrod: 1914. Booth Tarkington. 514,000.
•The Inside of the Cup: 1913. Winston Churchill
507,000.
•Quo Vadis: 1896. Henryk Sienkiewicz. 504,600.
•Little Lord Fauntleroy: 1886. Frances Hodgsor
Burnett. 503,000.
Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush: 1894. Ian Mac
Laren. 500,000.
•Janice Meredith: 1899. Paul Leicester Ford. 500,
000.
•Brewster's Millions: 1904: George Barr McCutch
eon. 500,000.
•The Sheik: 1921. E. M. Hull. 500,000.
•Graustark: 1901. George Barr McCutcheon. 500,000.
•Of Human Bondage: 1915. W. Somerset Maugham
500,000.
LEGITIMATE PLAYS
Stage plays with 500 or more original and con-
tinuous performances in New York are listed here-
zvith. Given in order are the title of the play, num-
ber of performances, and the name of the pro-
ducer. Asterisks denote the play was made into a
motion picture.
•Abie's Irish Rose. 2,532. Anne Nichols. Revived
1937.
rtTobacco Road. 1.492. Sam Grisman.
•Lightnin'. 1,291. John Golden.
•The Bat. 878. Wagenhals & Kemper.
•White Cargo. 864. Earl Carroll.
•Three Men On a Horse. 812. Alex Yokel.
The Ladder. 794. United Actors, Inc.
•Rciin. 741. Sam Harris.
♦The First Year. 725. John Golden.
♦Seventh Heaven. 683. John Golden.
•The Children's Hour. 691. Herbert Shumlin.
•Rose Marie. 681. Arthur Hammerstein.
fDead End. 666. Norman Bel Geddes.
•Green Pastures. 640. Laurence Rivers, Inc.
tBoy Meets Girl. 637. George Abbott.
•Is Zat So? 634. Earle Boothe & Lee & J. J.
Shubert.
•The Student Prince. 612. Lee & J. J. Shubert.
♦Broadway. 603. Jed Harris.
Street Scene. 600. William A. Brady.
Wildflower. 586. Arthur Hammerstein.
tStill running May 31, 19.37.
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'The Show-Off. 585. Stewart & French.
•Kiki. 580. David Belasco.
•Show Boat. 575. Florenz Ziegfeld.
•Strictly Dishonorable. 563. Brock Pemberton.
*Sally. 561. Florenz Ziegfeld.
•Good News. 557. Schwab & Mandel.
Blossom Time. 556. Lee & J. J. Shubert.
Chauve-Souris. 544. F. Ray Comstock & Morris
Gest. ^. , , ,
Ziegfeld Follies of '22. 541. Florence Ziegfeld.
Ziegfeld Follies of '25. 520. Florence Ziegfeld.
Victoria Regina. 520. Gilbert Miller.
Blackbirds of 1928. 519. Lew Leslie.
»The New Moon. 518. Schwab & Mandel.
*Sunny. 517. Charles Dillingham.
*The Vagabond King. 508. Russell Janney.
*Rio Rita. 504. Florenz Ziegfeld.
*Cradle Snatchers. 501. Sam Harris.
Bird in Hand. 500. Lee Shubert.
ROAD SHOWS
Average
Ferform-
Average
Perform -
Herewith are listed outstanding roadshows of all
time, in the lepitimate stage field.
Rip Van Winkle. Season: 40 weeks.
weekly gross: $16,000. Years: SO.
ances: 16,000.
*Uncle Tom's Cabin. Season: 40 weeks.
weekly gross: $16,000. Years: 40.
ances: 15,000.
Ben Hur. Season: 40 weeks. Average weekly
gross: $16,000. Years: 15. Performances: 4,800.
Music Master. Season: 50 weeks. Average week-
ly gross: $20,000. Years: 12. Performances:
4,800.
The Man From Home. Season: 40 weeks. Aver-
age weekly gross: $16,000. Years: 12. Perform-
ances: 3,840.
Arizona. Season: 40 weeks. Average weekly
gross: $15,000. Years: 10. Performances: 3,200.
The Squaw Man. Season: 40 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $15,000. Years: 10, Performances:
6.200.
**Cyrano de Bergerac. Season: 30 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $17,000. Years: 10. Perform-
ances: 2,460.
Charlie's Aunt. Season: 40 weeks. Average week-
ly gross: $15,000. Years: 9. Performances:
2,880.
Turn to the Right. Season: 40 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $15,000. Years: 6. Performances:
1,920.
Lightnin'. Season: 40 weeks. Average weekly
gross: 3;16,(X)0. Years: 5. Performances: 1,600.
Seventh Heaven: Season: 40 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $15,000. Years: 5. Performances:
1,600.
Green Pastures. Season: 52 weeks. Average
weekly gross: not available. Years: 5. Per-
formances: 1,704.
* These figures denote the performance of straight
road-shows, which started from a central point. The
15,000 performances of this play given herewith
do not include those contributed by countless "tent"
shows and stock t>erfortnances. There were once 24
companies playing this at one time.
**Richard Mansfield played "Cyrano" in his reper-
toire for over 20 years. The performances listed
for this play are those of the Walter Hampden
tours.
N. B. : All of these plays were picked at random
and represent, for the most part, typical enter-
tainment of the period. The figures on perform-
ances and box office grosses have been contribut-
ed by authoritative "old-time" roadshowmen.
Abie's Irish Rose. Season: 40 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $17,000. Years: 3. Performances:
960.
The Fool. Season: 40 weeks. Average weekly
gross $15,000. Years: 2>4. Performances: 800.
Friendly Enemies. Season: 40 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $15,000. Years: 2. Performances:
640.
Of Thee I Sing. Season: 78 weeks. Average
weekly gross: $25,000. Years: VA, Perform-
ances: 624.
Wizcu-d of Oz. Season: 70 weeks. Average week-
ly gross: $18,000. Years: VA. Performances:
560.
Beu-retts of Wimpole Street (Repertoire). Per-
formances: 400.
Barretts of Wimpole Street. Season: 20 weeks.
Average weekly gross: not available. Per-
formances: 160.
Biography. Season: 17 weeks. Average weekly
gross: not available. Performances: 136.
RADIO PROGRAMS
Folloiving are listed radio programs that haz>e
passed the 600-performance mark. Orchestras are
not included. These totals arc as of May 28, 1937.
Program Broadcasts Network
Morning Devotions 3,586 NBC
Cheerio 3,410 NBC
Organ Reveille 2,967 CBS
Uncle Don 2,910 WOR
National Farm & Home Hour 2,559 NBC
Orphan Annie 2,201 NBC
Amos 'n' Andv 2,181 NBC
Lady Next Door 2,013 NBC
Spic and Spade 1,646 NBC
Boake Carter 1,150 CBS
Singing Lady 1,140 NBC
Ma Perkins 998 NBC
Today's Children 958 NBC
American School of the Air.. 837 CBS
Just Plain Bill 835 CBS
BEST SELLING PLAYS
FOR THE AMATEURS
(List compiled by Samuel French, Inc.)
The Patsy
Jonesy
The Cat and the Canary
Are You a Mason?
Daddy Long Legs
Tommy
Clarence
Seventeen
Three Live Ghosts
Broken Dishes
Captain Applejack _
The Family Upstairs
The Shannons of Broad-
way
Little Women
Smilin' Thru'
Seven Keys to Bald-
pate
The Ghost Train
Grumpy
Hay Fever
Dulcy
These are listed approximately in order of popularity.
So This Is London
Pollyanna
Mrs. Temple's Tele-
gram
Kempy
Nothing But the
Truth
The Isiut Farm
Green Stockings
A Full House
Come Out of the
Kitchen
Bunty Pulls the Strings
The Charm School
It Never Rains
Take My Advice
The Youngest
Adam and Eva
Penrod and Sam
The Fool
Berkeley Square
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Producers-Screen Actors Guild
Basic Minimum Contract of 1937
AGREEMENT executed at Los- Angeles, Cali-
fornia, May 15, 1937, between the SCREEN
ACTORS GUILD. INC., a California non-profit
membership corporation, hereinafter called the
"Guild," and such parties 7vlio are enqaged in the
production of motion pictures as may concurrently
or hereafter become signatories hereto, hereinafter
called the "Producers,"
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the mutual agreements herein
contained the parties agree as follows:
1. The Guild is recognized by the Producers, and
each of them, as the exclusive collective bargaining
agent for all actors in the motion picture industry.
The Guild agrees that the Producers may terminate
this contract at any time that the Guild is de-
termined not to be the exclusive collective bar-
gaining agent for actors by the National Labor
Relations Board or by any court of competent jur-
isdiction. If the National Labor Relations Act is
repealed and a substitute Act is enacted, the pre-
ceding sentence will apply to the substitute Act
and to the substitute agency under such Act.
Guild Membership Requirements
2. Every actor hereafter employed by any Pro-
ducer, whether by contract or otherwise, or who
acts before the camera for any Producer, except
as may be hereinafter provided, shall be a member
of the Guild in good standing, subject to the fol-
lowing qualifications:
(a) If any actor now under contract to any
Producer is not a member of the Guild and re-
fuses to join the Guild, such actor shall be ex-
empted from this paragraph 2 during the term of
his existing contract as the same may be ex-
tended according to the existing terms thereof.
Each Producer shall forthwith furnish the Guild
with a hst of all contract and stock players under
contract to the Producer at the date of this con-
tract. The Guild will then notify the Producer
as to the names of such of said players as are
not members of the Guild, whereupon the Pro-
ducers will promptly furnish to the Guild the
approximate expiration dates of -the contracts of
such non-Guild member players.
(b) Stars and featured players may be ex-
empted from this paragraph 2 during the first
five years of this contract, and during the first
five years only, to the extent of ten per cent of
the principal players in the cast of each picture
produced by each Producer. Principal players
means actors whose base rate of pay is $200.00
a week or more, but extras, stimt men and day
players shall not be counted as principal players.
Actors under qualification (a) shall be included
in the calculation in computing the ten per cent
of the cast who do not have to be Guild members
in good standing under qualification (b). For
example, if there are twenty principal players in
the cast and two are not Guild members in good
standing and come within qualification (a), the
Producer is entitled to no additional non-members
under qualification (b).
(c) During the first five years of this contract,
and during the first five years only, if the cast
of principal players is less than ten, one star or
one featured player need not be a member of
the Guild. If the star or featured player comes
under qualification (a) no additional non-member
is allowed under this qualification (c).
(d) In case of the exigencies of casting and as
an extraordinary circumstance that shall not
happen more than two times a contract year in
the case of any Producer who produces forty
pictures a year or more, and not more than once
a year in the case of any Producer who produces
less than forty pictures a year, the Guild will
give a waiver that will allow stars and featured
players to the extent of three in a cast to be
non-members. This qualification only applies
during the first five years of this contract.
Each Producer shall give the Guild full oppor-
tunity to check the performance of this paragraph,
including access to sets, but the Guild's checking
shall be done in such a manner as not to interfere
with production. The Guild agrees that (I) it will
accept as a member of the Guild any actor the
Producer wishes to employ, subject to the imposi-
tion of reasonable terms in the case of members
suspended by the Guild, or Actors' Equity Associa-
tion, or the British Actors' Equity Association;
(II) it will not impose unreasonable initiation fees,
dues or assessments (exclusive of fines and penal-
ties), and if the Producers claim a violation by the
Guild of the provisions of this sentence, such
question shall be determined by the committees
provided for in paragraph 14 hereof and if such
committees cannot agree the matter shall be_ settled
by arbitration in accordance with the arbitration
provisions of said paragraph 14. It is the intention
hereof to prevent the Guild from closing its books
so as to prevent any person who wishes to act in
motion pictures from joining the Guild. Nothing
in the preceding sentence shall limit the right of
the Guild to discipline or suspend or expel a mem-
ber or to refuse to re-admit him. The Guild agrees,
however, that if it suspends or expels a member
who is under contract to a Producer, or if a mem-
ber resigns, the suspension, expulsion or resigna-
tion shall not affect the player's obligation to per-
form any existing contract or contracts with any
producer or producers or such producer's or pro-
ducers' right to demand performance, except with
the producers' consent. Subject to the qualifica-
tions hereinbefore in all of this paragraph 2 set
forth, the Producer agrees that in every future con-
tract it enters into with an actor the actor shall
agree that the actor shall be a member of the
Guild in good standing and shall remain so for the
duration of the contract; it being the intent hereof
that any Producer may, without including such
agreement, sign a star or featured player during
?uch five-year period who refuses to become a
member of the Guild, provided that in no event
shall a Producer have in its employ stars or fea-
tured players not belonging to the Guild to the
extent of more than ten per cent of the total num-
ber of stars and featured players in its employ;
and provided, further, that a greater number of
stars and featured players may not appear in any
production than is provided for in subdivisions (b),
(c) and (d) of this paragraph 2. No breach by a
member of the Guild of his obligations to the Guild
shall give such member a defense to any Pro-
ducer's right to enforce an existing contract against
such member.
Conditions of Employment
3. Each Producer agrees that the following con-
ditions shall govern the employment of all extra
players employed by the Producer and shall become
a part of the contract with the extra player,
namely:
(a) The rules governing extras contained in the
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Motion Picture Code uiuler the National Re-
covery Act and the rules enacted pursuant there-
to and the rules under California Industrial Wel-
fare Commission Order No. 16-A shall become
and are a part of this contract except as speci-
fically to the contrary herein provided. The
rules in said Order No. 16-A shall be extended
so far as this contract is concerned to cover
men.
(b) The $3.20 check for extras is abolished.
(c) The minimum pay per day for any extra
player shall be $5.50. The minimum weekly rate
for extras employed on a weekly basis shall be
five times the daily rate for a six-day week.
This applies to all extras and not merely the ex-
tras receiving $5.50 per day.
(d) The wage scale in force contained in the
Motion Picture Code under the National Re-
covery Act and in the rules enacted pursuant
thereto shall be increased ten per cent for all
classes of extra players receiving thereunder up
to and including $15.00 per day.
(e) The minimum compensation for stand-ins
shall be $33.00 per week (six working days), or
$6.50 per day.
(f) Straight time shall be paid for time actu-
ally consumed in traveling to and from location.
Compensation for traveling time, however, shall
not exceed one day's pay in any twenty-four
hours. Travel time which occurs during the peri-
od for which the extra is compensated may be
deducted from travel time.
(g) The Guild asked for the abolition of "weath-
er permitting" calls. The Producers have re-
fused this, and the parties have agreed that the
committees hereinafter in paragraph 14 provided
for shall work out rules governing such calls
which shall correct any present inequities in the
situation which may exist. Likewise such com-
mittee shall work out clarifications and adjust-
ments of the National Recovery Act rules for
extras.
(h) The term "extra player" or "extras" in-
cludes stand-ins, dancers, cowboys and all other
classifications included under the term as used in
the rnotion picture code under the National In-
dustrial Recovery Act and the rules enacted
pursuant thereto or under Industrial Order No.
16-A hereinbefore referred to, except stunt men
who are specially treated in this agreement. In
the case of locations three hundred miles or more
from Los Angleles or from the studio base of
operation of the picture, the Guild agrees to issue
permits exempting persons who would otherwise
be classified as "extras" hereunder from this
agreement. The committees referred to in para-
graph 14 shall immediately work out other proper
exemptions such as the armed forces of the
United States, and a case of a military academy
used as a background, for which the Guild will
also agree to issue like permits. In the case that
the committees cannot agree, the matter will be
settled by arbitration and the decision of the ar-
bitrators when rendered shall be incorporated in
this agreement and become a part hereof. The
Guild will also issue permits exempting persons
who would otherwise be "extras" under this
agreement from this agreement for all shots
made in the Republic of Mexico or the City or
Port of San Diego. In the event that children
of tender years are unable legally to join the
Guild, the Guild will issue the necessary permits
so that any Producer will not be hampered in
using children in any production. The committees
shall also determine what shall be done in regard
to extras of the types of freaks, dwarfs, fire-
eaters and similar types.
(i) All compensation paid to extras employed
by the Producers through any agency shall be
net to the extra except for such deductions or
withholdings as may from time to time be pro-
vided by law; it being agreed that the Producers
and not the extra shall bear the agency fee for
obtaining employment and that the extra shall
not be required by the Producers to pay such
agency fee. directly or indirectly.
Exlras
4. The Producers agree that reasonable access
to the records of Central Casting Corporation or
any agency used by the Producers, or any of them,
for the employment of extras shall be afforded to
the Guild. The agency referred to in the preceding
sentence means only an agency used regularly or
customarily by one or more Producers performing
for such Producer or Producers substantially the
same function as Central Casting Corporation, and
does not mean agencies used casually and not
generally. Records do not include the financial
records of the agency.
Wages and Working Conditions
5. Each Producer agrees that the following con-
ditions shall govern the employment of all day
players employed by the Producer and shall be-
come a part of the contract with the day player,
namely:
(a) Sections 1 to 12, inclusive, of the present
rules governing day players adopted by the
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
printed on pages 8 and 9 of The Academy Bulle-
tin of February 11, 1935, shall become and are a
part of this contract except as specifically to the
contrary herein provided.
(b) The arbitration provision in the Academy
rules shall not govern, and the general arbitra-
tion clause hereinafter set forth shall apply.
(c) The minimum pay for day players shall be
$25.00 per day.
(d) Straight time shall be paid for time actu-
ally consumed in traveling to and from location.
Compensation for traveling time shall not exceed
one day's pay in any twenty-four hours. Travel
time which occurs during the period for which
the day player is compensated may be deducted
from travel time.
(e) The day player shall receive one-half of
the daily pay agreed upon if he makes, or re-
ports pursuant to call for, costume fittings or
photographic or sound recording tests, and is
not offered employment in the picture for which
the fitting or test is made.
(f) The rule now in force in the industry that
day players definitely engaged and not used re-
ceive a day's pay shall continue in force.
(g) Meal periods shall be not less than one-
half hour nor more than one hour.
(h) Weather permitting calls. Same provision
applies as under the paragraph on the subject
concerning extras.
(i) Conversion to a weekly basis as specified
in Rule 7 of the Academy Bulletin of February
11, 1935, _ shall be the same except it shall be on
the minimum tenns for free lance players here-
inafter set forth, and under the free lance con-
tract hereinafter described.
(j) Stunt men shall receive a minimum pay
of Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) per day, but the
conditions concerning day players shall not apply
to stvmt men. The Committees hereinafter re-
ferred to in paragraph 14 shall work out rules
covering the working conditions of stunt men and
if said committee cannot agree, the matter shall
be settled by arbitration and the determination of
said committees or said arbitration from the date
thereof shall become a part of this contract. Stunt
men shall only be classified as such on the days
when they are performing stunts.
Free Lance Players
6. The term "free lance players" as used herein
shall mean players employed for a specific picture,
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JOHN M. STAHL
Productions
SEED STRICTLY DISHONORABLE
ONLY YESTERDAY IMITATION OF LIFE
MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION
PARNELL
With Clarlt Gable— Myrna Loy
Under Contract to
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on a weekly basis and at a weekly salary in excess
of $65.00 per week. The Producers agree that the
following conditions shall govern the employment
of all free lance players employed by the Producers_
and shall become a part of the contract of the free
lance player, namely:
(a) One picture employment for free lance
players shall be at a weekly rate of compensa-
tion with a guaranty of at least one week's em-
ployment under the minimum contract herein-
after specified. The purpose of the foregoing is
to entirely eliminate the so-called "deal contract,"
except that a "deal contract" may be made with
any free lance player who receives $20,000.00 or
more per picture.
(b) If the contract referred to in (c) hereafter
is delivered by any Producer to any player and
if the same is executed without alteration by the
player and is so returned to the Producer by
noon of the next succeeding business day after its
delivery to the player, it shall thereupon con-
stitute a contract binding on both parties even
though not executed by the Producer, but the
Producer on demand shall deliver a signed copy
to the player.
(c) The Producer shall execute with the
player a written contract containing the terms of
the contract printed on pages 4-7, inclusive, of
the Bulletin pi The Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences of February 11, 1935, except
said contract shall be changed as follows:
I. Paragraph 15 concerning arbitration shall
be ornitted, and the substance of the Guild ar-
bitration clause hereinafted in this contract set
forth shall be substituted.
II. In respect to paragraph 27 concerning gen-
eral right of termination, in every case of term-
ination of the contract prior to the commence-
ment of the term, the Producer shall be liable
for compensation during the minimum guaranteed
period, but if the player receives other employ-
ment during such period, the compensation re-
ceived by the player from such other employ-
ment shall be applied in reduction of the Pro-
ducer's liability. Said contract shall be changed
accordingly.
III. With respect to paragraph 31, the rules
of the Academy therein specified shall not apply,
but the corresponding rules of this contract with
respect to day players shall apply. Said contract
shall be modified accordingly.
IV. With respect to free lance players receiv-
ing less than $200.00 per week, the player shall
receive straight pay for overtime in excess of
fifty-four hours worked in any week, beginning
with the commencement of the contract, and con-
tinuing from week to week, and prorated in
case of a pro rata week. The overtime shall be
paid on the basis of l/48th of the weekly salary
for each hour or fraction of an hour worked in
any week in excess of 54 hours, and in case of
a pro rata week the 54 hours shall be prorated
accordingly. Hours of work shall be computed in
accordance with Rule 2(a) on page 8 of the
Academy Bulletin of February 11,1935, which rule
has been previously incorporated herein for day
players. Nothing herein, however, shall limit the
free lance player's right to a twelve-hour rest
period and to holidays as granted by paragraphs
18 and 19 of page 6 of said Academy Bulletin of
February 11, 1935, and incorporated herein. The
rights granted hereunder are additional and cum-
ulative. Said contract shall be modified accord-
ingly.
V. The heading of said contract shall be
changed to read as follows: "Screen Actors Guild
Minimum Contract for Free Lance Players-
Continuous Employment— Weekly Basis— Weekly
Salary— One Week Minimum Employment." In
bold face type at the top of the contract shall
be printed the following: "The actor may not
waive any provision of this contract without the
written consent of the Screen Actors Guild."
Access to Call Bureau Records
7. Reasonable access shall be afforded the Guild
to the records of the Call Bureau or to any sim-
ilarly constituted substitute owned or controlled
by any Producer therefor.
Stock Players
8. The Producer agrees that every contract here-
after entered into with a stock player shall con-
form to the following rules and contain in sub-
stance the following terms, which shall be a part
of such contract whether or not contained therein :
(a) The minimum rate of salary for stock
players shall be $50.00 per week.
(b) Return transportation shall be furnished
the stock player, if brought to California from
outside the state, if his salary is less than $75.00
a week, if he does not secure other employment
in or about Los Angeles, California, and if his re-
turn trip is commenced within fifteen days after
the termination of his employment by the Pro-
ducer.
(c) Where a contract to employ a stock player
has been executed, the player shall not be re-
quired to work without compensation after the
date of the execution of the contract or after the
commencement of employment thereunder. This
includes a prohibition against free tests for stock
players after the date of the execution of such
contracts or after the commencement of employ-
ment thereunder. Option test agreements are not
to be construed as contracts to employ.
(d) The suspension period specified in the
"Acts of God" clause of stock player contracts
shall be limited to four weeks; provided, however,
that Producers shall have the right to continue
such suspension from week to week not exceed-
ing eight additional weeks at one-half salary.
(e) The cancellation period specified in the ill-
ness clause shall not be less than a period or
aggregate of periods of three weeks per year.
(f) Lay-offs shall be for at least one consecu-
tive week, subject to recall for retakes and added
scenes. Any lay-off period falling at the end of
a contract period may be for a shorter time.
Effect on Contracts
«
9. Every contract hereafter entered into by a
Producer with a contract player shall embody the
substance of subparagraphs (e) and (f) of para-
graph 8 hereof, and such terms shall be deemed to
be contained therein whether so specifically incor-
porated therein or not.
Use of Stage or Screen Name
10. No Producer shall after the termination of
the player's employment prevent such player from
continuing the use of any stage or screen name
used by such player. The name of a role owned or
created by the Producer, such as Tarzan or Charlie
Chan, belongs to the Producer and not to the
actor.
Holiday Pay Rate
11. Stock players and term contract players, if
required to render services on New Year's Day,
Decoration Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanks-
giving Day or Christmas, or if required to render
services on either the Sunday immediately preced-
ing or the Sunday immediately succeeding any such
holiday shall be entitled to an additional one -sixth
of the weekly rate. The foregoing, however, shall
not apply to stock players or contract players
whose compensation is paid to them on a picture
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basis, or whose contract provides the maximum
number of pictures in which such actor can be
employed per year or other specified period.
Waiver of Contract
12. The Producers agree that no waiver by any
actor of any term of this contract shall be re-
quested of the actor or effective unless the con-
sent of the Guild to the making of such request
and such waiver is first had and obtained. Such
consent may be oral but the Guild agrees that all
oral waivers will be confirmed by it in writing.
The Guild further agrees that upon being notified
by any Producer that a company is going on lo-
cation, it will appoint a deputy to be with the
company on location, with full power to grant such
waivers. The Guild further agrees that it will
maintain a twenty-four hour service at Los
Angeles, California, for the giving of waivers in
accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
Term of Contract
13. The term of this contract shall be ten years
from the date hereof. On April 1st of each calendar
year during this contract, commencing in 1938, a
meeting will be held at Los Angeles, California,
between a committee to be appointed by the Guild
and a committee to be appointed by the Producers.
The said committees shall at said meeting discuss
such modifications of this agreement as may be
suggested by either committee, and submit recom-
mendations to the Guild and to the Producers, and
if such recommendations are concurred in by the
Guild and the Producers, they shall become a part
of this contract. If the committees cannot reach
an agreement, either committee may demand arbi-
tration on the following subjects, and on the fol-
lowing subjects only, namely:
(a) Minimum salaries for extras, day players,
stunt men and stock players.
(b) Hours of labor for actors receiving $500.00
a week or under. This includes actors employed
by the day receiving $83.33 per day or under.
The arbitration shall be by a Board of three
arbitrators, one chasen by the Guild, one by the
Producers and the third jointly chosen, and in
default of agreement the third arbitrator shall be
chosen by the Board of Directors of the American
Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbi-
trators on the subject hereinbefore permitted to
be arbitrated shall be final and the conditions im-
posed by such arbitration relating to such subjects
shall become a part of this agreement from the
time of the decision of the arbitrators, or from
such time as the arbitrators shall decide that they
shall become eflfective.
Committees
14. The Guild shall forthwith appoint a commit-
tee and the Producers shall forthwith appoint a
committee to perform the functions specified _ in
subdivisions (g) and (h) of paragraph 3, subdivi-
sions (h) and (j) of paragraph S, paragraph 25,
and paragraph 29 of this agreement. In default of
agreement between the two committees the matters
left open for clarification and further definition
in said paragraphs shall be settled by arbitration
by a board of three arbitrators, one chosen by the
Guild, one by the Producers and the third jointly
chosen, and in default of agreement, the third arbi-
trator shall be chosen by the Board of Directors
of the American Arbitration Association. The de-
cision of the arbitrators on the subjects to be
arbitrated under this paragraph shall be final and
the conditions and definitions fixed by them shall
become a part of this agreement from the date of
the decision of the arbitrators, or from such date
as they shall fix in said decision for the conditions
and definitions to become eflfective.
Strikes
15. The Guild agrees that during the term hereof
it will not call or engage in a strike affecting mo-
tion picture production against any producer sig-
natory hereto, and will order its members to per-
form their contracts with the Producers signatory
hereto even though other persons or groups of
persons are on strike.
Joint Conciliation Committee
16. A joint conciliation committee of four, two
to be appointed by the Guild and two by the Pro-
ducers, shall sit within seven days after call to
attempt to conciliate any dispute between any Pro-
ducer and any actor with respect to which dispute
arbitration is herein provided for. If conciliation
fails all such disputes shall be settled by arbitra-
tion in accordance with the laws of the state of
California, to be supplemented or modified by such
rules as may be agreed upon by a committee to
be appointed by the Producers and a similar com-
mittee to be appointed by the Guild. Pending the
agreement of such committee the arbitration shall
be by three arbitrators, one to be selected by the
Guild, one other by the Producers, and the third
to be chosen by the two first selected. In the event
of the inability of the first two arbitrators to agree
upon the selection of the third, the third arbitrator
shall be designated by the American Arbitration
Association. It is understood that this agreement
provides for arbitration only in the case of extras,
stunt men, day players, and free lance players.
Recognizing with respect to stock players and
contract players the desirability of arbitration m
connection with disputes not involving the right
of termination of the contract or the right to in-
junctive relief, the joint committee provided for
in paragraph 14 will endeavor to work out and
recommend the adoption by the signatories of a
proper basis for the arbitration of such disputes,
but such basis shall not be the subject of arbitra-
tion. The Guild and the Producers agree to coop-
erate in facilitating the prompt settlement of dis-
putes without resort to the machinery provided
for in this paragraph. Any complaint may be pre-
sented for any member of the Guild by the_ Guild.
The Producers agree not to _ discriminate _ in any
way against an actor presenting a complaint.
Future Contracts
17 All future contracts entered into by the Pro-
ducers shall, in so far as they are aflFected by
any of the provisions hereof, be deemed to include
such applicable provisions for the benefit of the
actors or Producers who are parties thereto. This
contract may be referred to as the "Producer-
Screen Actors Guild Basic Minimum Contract ot
1937."
Negotiations
18. Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to prevent any actor from negotiating with and
obtaining from any Producer better terms than
are herein provided for.
Existing Contracts
19. This contract does not apply to contracts
now existing between the Producers and actors.
Within sixty days after receipt by the Guild of
the written notice provided for in paragraph 2
hereof any actor under such written contract who
is or has become a member of the Guild may give
the Producer written notice that he elects to come
under the terms of this contract and thereupon he
shall be subject to the terms hereof applicable to
such contract and such terms hereof shall be
deemed incorporated in the existing contract be-
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tween the Producer and the actor and shall super-
sede all conflicting provisions in said contract. Any
actor notifying any Producer, pursuant to the pro-
visions of this paragraph, of the actor's election
to come under the terms of this contract, by such
election agrees that any resignation from the Guild,
or suspension or expulsion by the Guild, shall be
equivalent to a failure, refusal or neglect on the
part of such actor to comply with his existing con-
tract with the Producer and shall give to the Pro-
ducer the same rights and remedies as are pro-
vided in such existing contract in the event of
failure, _ refusal or neglect by the actor to comply
with his obligations thereunder.
Rafification
20. This contract shall be ineffective for any
purpose as to any corporate Producer until ratified
by the Board of Directors of such Producer, except
in the following respects, namely:
(a) Subject to the qualifications hereinabove
in paragraph 2 set forth, the Producer agrees
that from and after the date hereof every con-
tract it enters into with an actor for a period of
twelve (12) weeks or more, or which gives the
Producer an option on the services of the actor
for a period of twelve (12) weeks or more, shall
provide that the actor agrees that the actor
shall be a mernber of the Guild in good standing
and shall remain so for the duration of said con-
tract.
(b) Beginning June 1, 1937, the Producers
shall operate under the terms of this contract.
On or before June 10. 1937, each Producer shall
notify the Guild in writing whether or not its
Board of Directors has ratified this contract. If
a Producer notifies the Guild that its Board of
Directors has ratified the contract, then from
and after such date the contract shall be in full
force and effect, except that the June 1, 1937.
commencement date of working conditions shall
still apply. If the Producer notifies the Guild
that the Board of Directors has refused to ratify
th:s_ contract, then immediately this contract shall
be ineffective for all purposes.
Disciplining Members
21. Subject to the limitations hereinabove in
paragraph 2 set forth, nothing herein shall be so
construed as to prohibit the C^uild from disciplin-
ing its members under rules and regulations to be
established_ by it, but the imposition by the Guild
of such discipline shall in no manner or to any
extent deprive the Producer of such rights as it
may have under any contract with any player who
may be subject to discipline or from enforcing the
provisions thereof as against any such player.
Interference with Production
22. With respect to all pictures in production on
the date on which this agreement goes into effect,
the Guild will issue all permits necessary to avoid
interference with production.
Effect of Changes
_23. This agreement shall be binding on the
signatories hereto and all parties who by reason
of mergers, consolidations, reorganizations, sale,
assignment or the like shall succeed to or become
entitled to a substantial part of the production
business of any signatory. Each Producer agrees
that its signature to this agreement shall likewise
bind subsidiary and controlled companies engaged
in the production of motion pictures to the terms
of this agreement. This agreement may be exe-
cuted in any number of counterpart originals, each
counterpart to have the same effect and all such
counterparts shall be considered together as one
agreement.
New York Production
24. With respect to motion picture production
in and around the city of New York, New York,
by any Producer such motion picture production
shall be exempt from this agreement until the
Guild estabHshes a New York office, at which time
it will come under the terms of this agreement.
Territorial Limits
25. The operation of this agreement shall be
limited to motion picture production within the
territorial limits of continental United States of
America exclusive of Alaska, provided, however,
that the committees provided for in paragraph 14
shall attempt to work out rules covering motion
picture production outside the United States of
America by any Producer and if the committees
cannot agree the matter shall be settled by arbi-
tration and the agreement of the committees or the
decision of the arbitrators shall become a part of
this agreement in like manner as provided in
paragraph 14.
Children in Production
26. In the event that children of tender years
are unable legally to join the Guild, the Guild will
issue the necessary permits so that any Producer
will not be hampered in using children in any
production.
Application of Own By-Laws
27. The Guild agrees that if there is anything
in its article of incorporation or its by-laws which
will prevent it from performing its obligations here-
under that it will take proper steps to amend such
articles or by-laws so as to correct any such defect,
and the CJuild further agrees that during the term
of this agreement it will not adopt any code for
actors or any amendment to its articles or by-laws
which will be in conflict with its obligations under
this agreement. The Guild agrees that_ it will
cause its by-laws to be amended to provide that
each of its members shall be bound by the provi-
sions of this agreement.
Applicability
28. Any person now or hereafter engaged in
the business of producing motion pictures in the
United States shall be afforded the opportunity of
becoming signatory to this agreement either bv
signing this agreement or counterparts thereof.
Nothing herein contained is intended nor shall it
he construed as intended to prevent the Guild from
entering into contracts with any such persons on
terms more favorable to such persons than are af-
forded to the signatories hereto.
Meanings of Terms
29. Unless otherwise specifically defined herein
terms shall be given their common meaning in the
motion picture industry. "Actor" includes "extra."
The masculine gender includes the feminine and
neuter, and the singular number the plural, when
such construction is a reasonable one. "Day
player" is a player employed by the day other than
an extra or stunt man. A "stock player" is a
player employed for more than a specific picture
and for a term of at least twelve weeks (with or
without lay-offs) who receives less than $1S0.(X) a
week. A "contract player" is a player employed
not for a specific picture but for a term of at least
twelve weeks (with or without lav-offs) who re-
ceives $150.00 a week or more. The committees
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referred to in paragraph 14 hereof shall work out
appropriate rules for actors who do not come
within any of the foregoing definitions or within
the definition of a "free lance player" hereinabove
in paragraph 6 set forth and the same provision
as to agreement and arbitration shall apply as in
other cases to be determined by the committees
under paragraph 14.
Arbitrators
30. Wherever provision is made herein for the
appointment by the Producers of committees or
arbitrators such appointment shall be made by the
mutual consent of the Producers signatory hereto.
However, if any such Producer shall not agree as
to any such appointment, such Producer, either
separately or jointly with any other Producer or
Producers who are unable to so agree, may ap-
point committees or arbitrators, as the case may
be, of its or their own choosing, and in such
event the committees or arbitrators so separately
appointed shall function for and in behalf and only
for and in behalf of the Producer or Producers
who shall have made such separate appointment,
and the discussions, negotiations and arbitrations
with respect to which such separate appointment
shall have been made shall, as to the Producer or
Producers who shall have made such separate ap-
pointment, be conducted with the committee or
arbitrator so separately appointed, and the agree-
ment or decision reached thereunder shall be bind-
ing upon the Guild and the Producer or Producers
who shall have made such separate appointment
but upon no other Producer or Producers. The
Guild in such a case may appoint a separate com-
mittee or arbitrator, as the case may be, to deal
with each separate committee or arbitrator ap-
pointed by the respective Producers but need not
do so, and if it so desires may designate one com-
mittee and arbitrator to deal with the several com-
mittees or arbitrators of the several Producers.
Arbitration as herein referred to does not mean
the kind of arbitration covered in paragraph 16.
Separate Agreement
31. Except as joint action by the Producers in
the appointment of committees or arbitrators is
provided herein (but limited by paragraph 30) this
agreement shall be construed as a separate agree-
ment between the Guild and each Producer signa-
tory hereto, and it is expressly agreed that no de-
fault or breach of this agreement by any Producer
shall constitute a default or breach hereunder by,
or impose liability on, any other Producer, and it
is further expressly agreed that a default of the
Guild as to one Producer shall not constitute a
default of the Guild as to any other Producer.
This agreement is a several agreement as to each
Producer, and is not joint and several.
Mutual Waiver
32. Whenever the Producers are entitled here-
under to a permit or waiver from the Guild, the
Guild agrees to issue the same without cost.
Exemption
33. News reels, travelogues, news and sports
commentators and persons rendering similar ser-
vices in short subjects shall be exempted from the
operation of this agreement; provided, however,
that the committees provided for in paragraph 14
shall attempt to work out rules governing such
productions and persons, and if the committees
cannot agree the matter shall be settled by arbi-
tration and the agreement of the committees or
the decision of the arbitrators shall become a part
of this agreement in like manner as provided in
paragraph 14.
Majority Decisions
34. In any arbitration pursuant to the provisions
of this agreement, the decision of a majority pf
the arbitrators shall be final, and such decision
shall be in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties .hereto
have executed this instrument.
HAL ROACH STUDIOS. INC.
By Hal E. Roach, President
R.K.O.-RADIO PICTURES, INC.
By Samuex J. Briskin, Vice-President
PARAMOUNT PICTURES, INC.
By Henry Herzbrtjn, Vice-President
WARNER BROS. PICTURES. INC.
By Herbert Freston, Assistant Secretary
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM
CORPORATION
By Joseph M. Schenck. Chairman
METRO-GOLD WYN-MAYER CORPORATION
By Louis B. Mayer, Vice-President
UNIVERSAL PICTURES CO.. INC.
By J. P. NoRMANLY, Vice-President
WALTER WANGER PRODUCTIONS. INC.
By LoYD Wright, Secretary
SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL PICTURES,
INC.
By LoYD Wright, Secretary
B. P. SCHULBERG PICTURES. INC.
By B. P. ScHULBERG
MAJOR PICTURES CORPORATION
By LoYD Wright, Secretary
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION OF
CALIFORNIA. LTD.
By Harry Cohn, President
SAMUEL GOLDWYN, INC., LTD.
By Samuel Goldv/yn, President
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD. INC.
By Robert Montgomery
ATTEST:
Kenneth Thomson, Secretary
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BRIAN
MARLOW
UNDER CONTRACT TO PARAMOUNT
953
PRODUCTION CODE OF ETHICS
The Production Code Administration, a reincarnation of the Studio Relations
department of the Motion Picttire Producers and Distributors of America, Inc.,
began to function July 1, 1934, under the industry's revised plan of self-
regulation, with Joseph I. Breen as director. His findings are subject to review
only on appeal to the company presidents of member companies in New York.
The producers of motion pictures recog-
nize the high trust and confidence placed in
them by the people of the world and which
have made motion pictures a universal form
of entertainment.
They recognize their responsibility to the
public because of this trust and because en-
tertainment and art are important influences
in the life of a nation.
Hence, though regarding motion pictures
primarily as entertainment without any ex-
plicit purpose of teaching or propaganda,
they know that the motion picture within its
own field of entertainment may be directly
responsible for spiritual or moral progress,
for higher types of social life, and for much
correct thinking.
During the rapid transition from silent to
talking pictures they have realized the neces-
sity and the opportunity of subscribing to
a code to govern the production of talking
pictures and of reacknowledging this respon-
sibility.
On their part, they ask from the public
and from public leaders a sympathetic un-
derstanding of their purposes and problems
and a spirit of cooperation that will allow
them the freedom and opportunity necessary
to bring the motion picture to a still higher
level of wholesome entertainment for all the
people.
General Principles
1. No picture shall be produced which
will lower the standards of those who see it.
Hence, the sympathy of the audience should
never be thrown to the side of crime, wrong-
doing, evil or sin.
2. Correct standards of life, subject only
to the requirements of drama and entertain-
ment, shall be presented.
3. Law, natural or human, shall not be
ridiculed, nor shall sympathy be created for
its violation.
Particular Applications
I — Crimes Against the Law.
These shall never be presented in such a
way as to throw sympathy with the crime as
against law and justice or to inspire others
with a desire for imitation.
1. Murder.
a. The technique of murder must be
presented in a way that will not in-
spire imitation.
b. Brutal killings are not to be pre-
sented in detail.
c. Revenge in modern times shall not
be justified.
2. Methods of crime should not be ex-
plicitly presented.
a. Theft, robbery, safe-cracking, and
dynamiting of trains, mines, build-
ings, etc., should not be detailed in
method.
b. Arson must be subject to the same
safeguards.
c. The use of firearms should be re-
stricted to essentials.
d. Methods of smuggling should not be
presented.
3. Illegal drug traffic must never be pre-
sented.
4. The use of liquor in American life,
when not required by the plot or fot
proper characterization, will not be
shown.
H— Sex.
The sanctity of the institution of marriage
and the home shall be upheld. Pictures shall
not infer that low forms of sex relationship
are the accepted or common thing.
1. Adultery, sometimes necessary plot ma-
terial, must not be explicitly treated, or
justified, or presented attractively.
2. Scenes of passion.
a. They should not be introduced when
not essential to the plot.
b. Excessive and lustful kissing, lustful
embracing, suggestive postures and
gestures, are not to be shown.
c. In general, passion should be so
treated that these scenes do not
stimulate the baser element.
3. Seduction or rape.
a. They should be never more than sug-
gested, and only when essential for
the plot, and even then never shown
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DAVID
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"FLIGHT FROM
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RAY TAYLOR
DIRECTOR
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by explicit metiiod.
b. They are never the proper subject
for comedy.
4. Sex perversion or any inference to it
is forbidden.
5. White slavery shall not be treated.
6. Miscegenation (sex relationships be-
tween the white and black races) is
forbidden.
7. Sex hygiene and venereal diseases are
not subjects for motion pictures.
8. Scenes of actual child birth, in fact or
in silhouette, are never to be presented.
9. Children's sex organs are never to be
exposed.
Ill — Vulgarity
The treatment of low, disgusting, unpleas-
ant, though not necessarily evil, subjects
should be subject always to the dictate of
good taste and a regard for the sensibilities
of the audience.
I V — Obscenity.
Obscenity in word, gesture, reference, song,
joke or by suggestion (even when likely to
be understood only by part of the audience)
is forbidden.
V — Profanity.
Pointed profanity (this includes the words,
God, Lord, Jesus, Christ — unless used rev-
erently— Hell, S. O. B., damn. Gawd), or
other profane or vulgar expressions, how-
ever used, is forbidden.
VI — Costumes
1. Complete nudity is never permitted.
This includes nudity in fact or in sil-
houette, or any lecherous or licentious
notice thereof by other characters in
the picture.
2. Undressing scenes should be avoided,
and never used save where essential
to the plot.
3. Indecent or undue exposure is forbid-
den.
4. Dancing costumes intended to permit
undue exposure or indecent movements
in the dance are forbidden.
VII — Dances.
1. Dances suggesting or representing sex-
ual action or indecent passion are for-
bidden.
2. Dances which emphasize indecent
movements are to be regarded as ob-
scene.
VIII — Religion.
1. No film or episode may throw ridicule
on any religious faith.
2. Ministers of religion in their character
as ministers of religion should not be
used as comic characters or as villains.
3. Ceremonies of any definite religion
should be carefully and respectfully
handled.
IX — Locations.
The treatment of bedrooms must be gov-
erned by good taste and delicacy.
X — National Feelings.
1. The use of the Flag shall be consist-
ently respectful.
2. The history, institutions, prominent peo-
ple and citizenry of other nations shall
be represented fairly.
XI— Titles.
Salacious, indecent or obscene titles shall
not be used.
XII — Repellant Subjects.
The following subjects must be treated
within the careful limits of good taste:
1. Actual hangings or electrocutions as
legal punishments for crime.
2. Third degree methods.
3. Brutality and possibly gruesomeness.
4. Branding of people or animals.
5. Apparent cruelty to children or ani-
mals.
6. The sale of women, or a woman selling
her virtue.
7. Surgical operations.
ADVERTISING CODE
1. We subscribe to the Code of Business
Ethics of the International Advertising As-
sociation, based on "truth, honesty and in-
tegrity."
2. Good taste shall be the guiding rule.
3. Illustration and text in advertising
shall faithfully represent the pictures them-
selves.
4. No false or misleading statement shall
be used directly or implied.
5. No text or illustration shall ridicule or
tend to ridicule any religion or religious
faith.
6. The history, institutions and nationali-
ties of all countries shall be represented with
all fairness.
7. Profanity and vulgarity shall be
avoided.
8. Pictorial and copy treatment of officers
of the law shall not be of such a nature as
to undermine authority.
9. Specific details of crime, inciting imi-
tation, shall not be used.
10. Motion picture advertisers shall bear
in mind the provision of the Production
Code that use of liquor in American life be
restricted to the necessities of characteriza-
tions and plot.
11. Nudity with meretricious purpose, and
salacious postures, shall not be used.
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Company Officers
Action Film Company
2901 Prairie Avenue
Chicago, III.
Advertising films, commercial films, special an-
nouncement trailers, sound recording and general
laboratory business.
ADcaster Service, Inc.
1018 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, III.
PRESIDENT
J. S. Markstein
PRODUCT
ADcaster — mechanical travelling sign, vifliich
projects any copy, photograph in colors at
6 in. to 6 ft. letters in height; any distance
for theatres, commercial indoor and outdoor
usages.
BRANCHES
New York. Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City,
Dallas, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco.
New Orleans, Omaha, Indianapolis, Detroit,
Minneapolis.
Ambassador Pictures, Inc.
Conn Studios
6040 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood. Cal.
Phone: HI 7431
Cable Address: Ambpic
PRESIDENT
Maurice H. Conn
VICE-PRESIDENT
DiDHEART Conn
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Naomi Conn
EXCHANGES
Atlanta, Ga., Affiliated Producers, Inc., 161
Walton Street.
Buffalo, N. Y., Republic Pictures Corporation,
SOS Pearl Street.
Chicago, 111.. Capitol Film Exchanges, Inc., 831
South Wabash Avenue.
Chicago, 111.. Republic Pictures Corp., 1304
South Wabash Avenue.
Cleveland, Ohio, Republic Pictures Corporation,
450 Film Exchange Building.
Cleveland, Ohio, Selected Pictures Corporation,
Film Exchange Building.
Dallas, Texas, Adams Film Exchanges, Inc., Film
Exchange Building.
Denver, Colo., Distinctive Screen Attractions,
Inc., 2071 Broadway.
Indianapolis, Ind.. Big Feature Rights Corpora-
tion, 438 N. Illinois Street.
Kansas City, Mo., Majestic Pictures Corporation,
1717 Wyandotte Street.
Los Angeles, Cal., Far West Exchanges, Inc.,
196S South Vermont Avenue.
Milwaukee, Wis., Midwest Film Company, 637
North Seventh Street.
Minneapolis, Minn., Celebrated Film Exchange,
70 Glenwood Avenue.
New York City, N. Y., Syndicate Exchanges,
Inc., 630 Ninth Avenue.
Omaha, Nebr., Majestic Pictures Corporation,
Film Exchange Building.
Philadelphia, Pa., Preferred Pictures Company.
Philadelphia, Pa.,_ Masterpiece Film Attractions.
Portland, Ore., Far West Exchanges, Inc., 925
N. W. 19th Avenue.
St. Louis, Mo., B. N. Judell, Inc., 3206 Olive
San Francisco, Cal., Far West Exchanges, Inc.,
229 Golden Gate Avenue.
Seattle, Wash., Far West Enchanges, Inc., 2419
Second Avenue.
Washington, D. C, Preferred Pictures Company,
Mather Building.
Washington, D. C, Trio Productions, Inc., 203
Eye Street, N. W.
American Film Exchange
630-9th Avenue
Phone: LOngacre 5-4078
New York City
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
John F. Lyons
The Arcus Ticket Company
348 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of roll and folded tickets, coupon
books, strip tickets, diagram racks, advance sale
racks, vending machines, ticket boxes, reserved
seat coupon tickets.
PRESIDENT-TREASURER
James S. Arcus
VICE-PRESIDENT-SECRETARY
H. J. Hessell
BRANCH
New York City — 461 Eighth Avenue.
Arnoclnema Export Corporation
nth Floor — 35 West 45i/t Street
Phone: MEdallion 3-1462
Nezv York City
Cable: Arnocinema Newyork
PRESIDENT
Pierre Arnaud
VICE-PRESIDENT
Phillipe Patinot
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Renee Chautemps
SPANISH DEPARTMENT
LoLiTA Velasco
GERMAN DEPARTMENT
Heinz Worch
PUBLICITY
Charles Bochert
Artcinema Associates, Inc.
(See Corporate Structure Section)
ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Charles E. Mover
Bell & Howell Company
1801-15 Larchmont Avenue
Chicago, III.
-Manufacturers of Pioneer professional studio and
Eyemo automatic motion picture cameras, Filmo
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16 mm. motion picture cameras, projectors (sound
and silent), and accessories. Filmo 8 mm. mo-
tion picture cameras, projectors and accessories.
Film perforators, film printers, film cement and
film splicers.
PRESIDENT
J. H. McNabb
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. S. Howell
SECRETARY
C. A. ZlEBARTH
Brazel Novelty Company
4176 Apple Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
Novelties and Celebration Goods.
Fred W. Brazel
J. E. Brulatour, Inc.
John Street
Fori Lee, New Jersey
Phone: Longacre 5-7270
Fort Lee 8-2460
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
J. E. Brulatour
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
W. T. German
SECRETARY
M. B. Reilly
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES
L. A. Bonn
W. C. Barry, Jr.
Distributors of motion picture films manufac-
tured by Eastman Kodak Co.
(CHICAGO OFFICE)
1727 Indiana Avenue
Phone: CAlumet S.IOS
Chicago, III.
MANAGER
Thomas L. Gibson
J. E. Brulatour, Tnc.
6700 Santa Monica Boulevard
Phone: Hillside 6131
Hollywood, Col.
PRESIDENT
J. E. Brulatour
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
E. O. Blackburn
VICE-PRESIDENTS
W. J. German
Paul E. Younkin
SECRETARY
G. L. Nestel
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES
G. H. Gibson
J. L. COURCIER
Celebrity Productions, Inc.
{See Corporate Structure Section)
Central Film Company
630-9</r Avenue
Phone: LOngacre 5-6347
New York City
PRESIDENT
Philip M. Brown
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.
485 Madison Avenue
Phone: WIckersham 2-2000
New York City
Cable: Columbia, New York
PRESIDENT
William S. Paley
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Edward Klauber
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Paul Kesten
Medford R. Runvon
H. Leslie Atlass
Hugh K. Boice
Lawrence W. Lowman
Harry C. Butcher
Donald W. Thornburgii
Sam Pickard
H. V. Akerberg
W. B. Lewis
TREASURER
Medford R. Runyoni
SECRETARY
Lawrence W. Lowman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Wilfred H. Sigerson
Jami^ M. Seward
SALES MANAGER
William C. Gittinger
DIVISION MANAGERS
Chicago: H. Leslie Atlass
Washington: Harry C. Butcher
Detroit: Webster H. Taylor
Pacific Coast: D. W. Thornburgh
London: Cesar Saerchinger
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Donald Higgins
DIRECTOR OF SALES PROMOTION
Victer M. Ratner
Columbia Pictures Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-7900
Cable Addres: Columfilm
New York City
PRESIDENT
Harry Cohn
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jack Cohn
TREASURER
A. Schneider
SECRETARY
Charles Schwartz
COMPTROLLER
Mortimer Wormser
ASSISTANT COMPTROLLER
C. W. Sharpe
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
A. Montague
FOREIGN SALES MANAGER
Joseph Seidelman
SALES SUPERVISOR
Joe McConville
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER
Rube Jackter
CIRCUIT SALES
Lou Weinberg
Louis Astor
SHORT SUBJECT SALES SUPERVISOR
Max Weisfeldt
MANAGER EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
Henry Kaufman
new york educational department
dire(:tor of sales promotion
Maurice Grad
manager of sales accounting
Leo Jaffe
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DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND PUB-
LICITY AND EXPLOITATION
Hy Daab
PUBLICITY MANAGER
HoRTENSE Schorr
EXPLOITATION MANAGER
Frank McGrann
ART DIRECTOR
Jack Meyers
BUSINESS MANAGER PUBLICITY
DEPARTMENT
Dave O'Malley
EASTERN STORY EDITOR
William W. Hawkins, Jr.
HOME OFFICE MANAGER
Floyd Weber
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASES
Max Seligman
ACCESSORIES SALES MANAGER
Al Seligman
MANAGER PRINT AND RECORD
DEPARTMENT
Bill Brennan
SALES STATISTICIAN
Milton Hannock
EXCHANGES AND MANAGERS
Albany, N. Y., Phil Fox, 1050 Broadway.
Atlanta, Ga., W. W. Anderson, 131 Walton
Street, N. W.
Boston, Mass., T. F. O'Toole, 57-67 Charch
Street.
Buffalo, N. v., Joe Miller, 505 Pearl Street.
Charlotte, N. C. R. J. Ingram, 225 West 4th
Street.
Chicago, 111., Phil Dunas, 832 S. Wabash
Avenue.
Cincinnati, Ohio, A. S. Moritz, 1634 Central
Parkway.
Cleveland, Ohio, Lester Zucker, Film E.xchange
Building.
Dallas, Texas, J. B. Underwood, 1818 Wood
Street.
Denver, Colo., W. C. Ball, 2144 Champa Street.
Des Moines, Iowa, M. H. Evidon, 1003 High
Street.
Detroit, Mich., C. H. Shalit, 200 Film Exchange
Building.
Indianapolis, Ind., M. Solomon, 432 N. Illinois
Street.
Kansas City, Mo., B. C. Marcus, 219 W. 18th
Street.
Los Angeles, Cal., W. C. Riter, 1964 So. Ver-
mont Avenue.
Memphis, Tenn., J. J. Rogers, 396 So. Second
Street.
Milwaukee, Wis., O. J. Ruby, 1133 North 8th
Street.
Minneapolis, Minn., H. J. Chapman, 1104-6
Courrie Avenue North.
New Haven, Conn., I. H. Rogovin, 134 Meadow
Street.
New Orleans, La., H. Duvall, 150 South Lib-
erty Street.
New York, N. Y.. Nat Cohn. 630 Ninth Avenue.
Oklahoma City, Okla., Charles A. Gibbs, 702 W.
Grand Street.
Omaha, Neb., I. N. Weiner, 1510 Davenport
Street.
Philadelphia, Pa., H. E. Weiner. 1232-34 Vine
Street.
Pittsburgh, Pa., A. H. Levy, 1623 Blvd. of
Allies.
Portland, Ore., J. R. Beale, 1927 Kearney
Street, N. W.
Salt Lake City. Utah, R. C. Hill, 210 E. First
South Street.
San Francisco, Cal., L. E. Tillman, 230 Hyde
Street.
Seattle, Wash., Neil Walton, 2415 Second
Avenue.
St. Louis, Mo., C. D. Hill, 3306 Olive Street.
Washington, D. C, S. A. Galanty, 924 New
Jersey Avenue, N. W.
SUB-STATION
Butte, Mont., See Salt Lake City, 111 E.
Granite Street, phone 221.
FOREIGN OFFICES
GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
(England, Scotland, Wales and the Irish Free
State)
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., London. Joseph
Friedman, managing director; Max Thorpe,
sales manager. Head Office: 139 W ardour
Street, London, England. Cables: Columfilm,
London.
BRANCHES:
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 139 Wardour
Street, London, England, A. Kutner, Branch
Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 9 Mill Hill,
Leeds, England, G. Jay, Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 14 a Norton
Street, Liverpool, England, L. Faber, Branch
Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 90-92 Johr
Bright Street, Birmingham, England, E. P.
Greenspan, Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 42 Deansgate.
Manchester, England, L. Deal, Branch Man
ager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 87 Westgats
Road, Newcastle, England, B. Fields, Brand
Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 164 Buchanar
Street, Glasgow, Scotland, R. Booth, Brand
Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., Dominions Ar-
cade, Queen Street, Cardiff, Wales, D. F.
Hourhane. Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., 1-2 Eden Quay,
Dublin, Ireland, C. McGuinness, Branch
Manager.
EUROPEAN COMPANIES
{Continental Europe)
Columbia Fic'ures E.vport, Ltd., London. Joseph
Friedman, Supervisor ; E. Zama, European
Sales Manager; Head Office: 139 Wardour
Street, London, England. Cables: Columfilm,
London.
France and Italy
7 bis Rue de Teheran Paris, (VIII), France. B.
Ducroux, Representative. 16 via Alberico 2 Rome,
Italy. R. Bocchi. Special Representative.
Spain
Columbia Films, S. A., Avenida 14 de Abrid,
Diagonal 484, Barcelona, Spain. Armandc
Manez, Sales Manager.
Cables: Columfilm, Barcelona
BRANCHES:
Columbia Films, S. A., Avenida 14 de Abril
Diagonal 484, Barcelona, Spain. J. Planas
Branch Manager.
Cables: Columfilm, Barcelona
Columbia Films, S. A., Avenida Eduardo, Date
No. 8, Madrid, Spain. P. Flores, Branch
Manager.
Columbia Films, S. A., Calle Cotonda, 4 Prin-
cipal, Esquina Plaza Imilio Castalor, Valencia,
Spain. F. Navarro, Branch Manager.
Columbia Films. S. A., Alameda de Urquijo No.
20, Bilboa, Spain. J. L. Gurtubay, Branch
Manager.
Columbia Films, S. A., Calle Rioja No. 23,
Sevilla, Spain. Placido Sequeiros, Branch
Manager.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
959
Columbia
Norway
Distributor, Kamera Film, Oddfellow Bygjiin-
gen, Oslo.
Columbia F'ilms, Ltd., Osu Building, Monzen-
cho, Nagoya, Japan. U. Wakabayashi,
Branch Manager.
Columbia Films, Ltd., Taylor Building, Keijo-
Chosen, Keijo, Japan. Y. Matsuda, Branch
Manager.
Japan
Columbia Films Ltd., Sappara, Japan. M.
Tannura, Branch Manager.
Columbia Films Ltd., Kojima Building, Nishi-
dori, Dairen. S. Sakamoto, Branch Manager.
Sweden
Columbia Film, A.B., Kungsgatan 48, Stockholm,
Sweden. O. Bjorkman, Branch Manager.
Cables: Columfilm, Stockholm.
Denmark
Columbia Film, A. S., Hammerichsgade 14,
Copenhagen, Denmark. J. J. Kjaer, Branch
Manager. Cables: Columfilm, Copenhagen.
FAR EAST
/. B. Albeck, Far Eastern Representative. Head-
quarters: 6-B Bluff. Yokohama. Japan. Cables:
Albeck, Yokohoma.
Japan
(HOME OFFICE)
Columbia Films, Ltd., Osaka Building, Uchisai-
waicho, Kojimachiku, Tokyo, Japan, M.
Bergher, Branch Manager. Cables: Columfilm,
Tokyo.
SUB-BRANCHES:
Columbia Films, Ltd., Premier House, Higashi-
Umeda-Cho, Kitta-Ku, Osaka, Japan. Koichi
Fukuda, Branch Manager.
Columbia Films, Ltd., Nishiki Building, Shimo-
higashi-machi, Hakata, Fukuoka-ken, Ginjiro
Sato, Branch Manager.
Columbia Films, Ltd., Taylor Bldg., Keijo-
Chosen, Keijo, Japan. Y. Matsuda, Branch
Manager.
AGENTS:
I. D. Sirota, Sth Line No. 11, Harbin, Manchu-
kuo.
China
(HOME OFFICE)
Columbia Films of China, Ltd., Capital Build-
ing 142, Museum Road, Shanghai, China, Pau
Sien Chung, Branch Manager. Cables: Colum-
films, Shanghai.
SUB BRANCH:
Columbia Films of China, Ltd., King's Theatre
Building, Hongkong, China, Johnston Wong,
Branch Manager.
Galen D. Litchfield, Agent, Szechuen Province,
Chungking, W. China.
India
(HOME OFPICE)
Columbia Films of India, Ltd., 170 Dharamtala
Street, Calcutta, India, N. C. Laharry,
Branch Manager. Cables: Columfilm, Calcutta.
SUB-BRANCH:
Columbia Films of India, Ltd., Imperial Cham-
bers, Wilson Road, Ballard Estate, Bombay,
India. H. A. I. Kolhatkar, Branch Manager.
Columbia Films of India, Ltd., 10, Dayal Singh
Mansions, The Mall, Lahore, P. O. Box 162,
Lahore, India, S. V. Money, Branch Manager.
Puerto Rico
Medal Film Exchanges, Film Center Building,
Parada 8, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A. M. Noye, General Manager for Central
America, British and Dutch West Indies,
Venezuela, Colombia^ Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador,
Demerara and Suriname. Headquarters: 5059
Bolivar Street, Colon, Republic of Panama.
Mexico, Cuba and Central America
Columbia Pictures, S. A., Post Office Box No.
911, Mexico City, Mexico, J. B. Urbina,
Branch Manager. Cables: Columfilm, Mexico
City._
Columbia Pictures de Cuba, S. A., 92 a Estrada
Palma, Havana, Cuba, E. Smith, Branch
Manager. Cables: Columfilm, Havana.
(Headquarters for Central America)
Columbia Pictures Dist. Co., Inc., Post Office
Box No. 5073, Cristobal, Canal Zone, A. M.
Noye, Branch Manager. Cables: Columfilm,
Cristobal.
SOUTH AMERICA
C. C. MARGON, South American Supervisor
Headquarters : Calle Sarmiento 1832, Buenos
Aires, Argentina. Cables: Columfilm. B aires.
Argentine
(HOME OFFICE)
Columbia Pictures of Argentina, Inc., Calle
Sarmiento 1832, Buenos Aires, Argentina, A.
Muruzeta, Branch Manager. Cables: Colum-
film, Baires.
SUB-BRANCH:
Columbia Pictures of Argentina, Inc., San Luis
845, Rosario, Argentina. C. T. Conway,
Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures of Argentina, Inc., 3024 San
Martin Street, Sante Fe, Argentina, Emilio
Alforo, Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures of Argentina, Inc., Calle
Ituzaingo 24, Cordoba, Argentina, C. Flaherty,
Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures of Argentina, Inc., Bahia
Blanca, Argentina.
Columbia Pictures of Argentina, Inc., Calle
Saler 127. V. Astraldi, Branch Manager.
AGENTS
12, Concordia, Argentina.
Jose Anton, Vas Heras St. No. 176, Mcndoza,
Argentina.
E. Martinez, Urdinamain, Entre Rios, Argen-
tina.
Chile
Columbia Pictures of Chile, Inc., Casilla 3770,
Santiago, Chile. E. Lopez Peres, Acting
Branch Manager. Cables: Columfilm, San-
tiago.
Brazil
(HOME OFFICE)
Columbia Pictures of Brasil, Inc., Caixa Pastal
No. 1109, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, L,. Uold-
stein. Branch Manager. Cables: Columfilm,
Rio.
SUB-BRANCH:
Columbia Pictures of Brasil, Inc., Rua Pay-
sandu. No. 393, Porto Alegre, Est. do Rio
Grando Sul-Brazil, I. A. Ekerman, Branch
Manager.
AGENTS:
Zonari and Fornair, Rua S. Sebastiao, No. 41,
Ribeirao Preto, Est. de Sao Paulo, Brasil.
Pedro Losi, Botucatu, Brasil.
A. Bitteti, Jr., Cruzeiro, Brasil.
Columbia Pictures of Brasil, Inc., Rua Victoria
108 Sao Paulo. Brazil, E. Rombauer, Branch
Manager.
Renato de Almeida and Cia, Rua da Bahia 469,
Bello Horizante, Minas, Geraes, Brazil.
Australia and New Zealand
Columbia Pictures, Proprietary, Ltd.: Head
Office, 251 a Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia.
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
960
Conn — Eastnnan
Cecil F. Mason, General Manager.
H. Neville, Sales Manager.
S. J. Gambier, Secretary.
Cable : Columfilm, Sydney.
BRANCHES:
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., 2Sla Pitt
Street, Sydney, Australia, A. J. Young, Branch
Manager. Cables: Columfilm, Sydney.
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd.. Horsham
House, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia, Colin Jones, Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., Richard's
Bldg., Currie Street, Adelaide, Australia, H.
Sherman, Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., 291 Murray
Street, Perth, Australia, J. E. Scully, Branch
Manager.
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., Latham
House, 234 Swanston Street, Melbourne,
Australia, H. B. Clough, Branch Manager.
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., Levy's
Building, Courtenay Place, Wellington, New
Zealand, T. B. Vinsen, Branch Manager.
AGENT
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., Guthrie
Bowran Building, Auckland, New Zealand.
Don Alexander, Representative.
Philippine Islands
Columbia Pictures of Philippines. Inc., 504
Avenue Rizal, Manila. Philippine Islands.
E. Goldman, Branch Manager.
Conn Pictures Corporation
{Same as Ambassador Pictures, Inc.)
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc.
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Andre Debrie, Inc., of America
lis West 45th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of printing and developing ma-
chines, sound projectors, cameras and labora-
tory equipment. A branch of the French con-
cern.
MANAGER
H. R, KOSSMAN
Eddie Dowllng, Inc.
35-11 35th Avenue
Phone: RAvenswood 8-8300
Astoria, L. I., N. Y.
New York Office: St. James Theatre
246 IVest 44th Street
Phone: CHickering 4-0324
PRESIDENT
Eddie Dowling
SECRETARY
Jessie Evans
ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY
Dick Man£Y
DuPont Film Manufacturing Corp.
35 West 45th Street
Phone: BRyant 9-5915
New York City
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Newton I. Steers
VICE-PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT
GENERAL MANAGER
G. A. SCANLAN
PLANT MANAGER
D. H. KiNLOCH
ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER
J. H. Theiss
DIRECTOR RESEARCH LABORATORY
Dr. V. B. Sease
SALES MANAGER
C. D. Ford, X-Ray Film.
DuWorld Pictures, Inc.
(Sec Corporate Structure Section)
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND
PUBLICITY
F. Goldman
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Phone: MAin 4800
Rochester, N. Y.
6706 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, Cat.
Phone: Hempstead 3171
356 Madison Avenue
New York City
Phone: Murray Hill 2-6068
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
William G. Stuber
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Frank W. Lovejoy
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Thomas Jean Hargrave
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SALES COUNSELOR
Charles F. Ames
VICE-PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT
GENERAL MANAGER
Albert F. Sulzer
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Dr. C. E. Kenneth Mees
VICE-PRESTDFNT IN CHARGE OF SALES
AND ADVERTISING
H. C. SlEVERS
TREASURER
M. B. FoLSOM
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS
Adolph Stuber
Dr. a. K. Chapman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
John L. Gorham
Archibat.d H. Robinson
Frank M. Page
GENERAL COMPTROLLER
Cornelius J. Van Niel
ASSISTANT COMPTROLLERS
Harry L. Stearns
I. L. Houley
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
M. K. Robinson
SALES MANAGER, MOTION PICTURE FILM
DEPARTMENT
Edward Peck Curtis
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James S. Watson. Daniel E. Evarts, Francis R.
Hart. Frank W. Lovejov, William G. Stuber,
George H. Clark, Dr. C. E. Kenneth Mees,
Thomas J. Hargrave, Francis C. Mattison, Al-
bert F. Sulzer, Dr. Rush Rhees, Herman C.
Sievers, Perley S. Wilcox.
PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES
Tennessee Eastman Corp. ; Eastman Gelatine
Corn.: Eastman Kodak Co., Taprell, Loomis
Division, Recordak Corp.: Eastman Kodak
Stores; Canadian Kodak Co.; Kodak, Ltd.;
Kodak-Pathe; Kodak Aktiengesellschaft; Kodak
(Australasia).
THE
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MOTION PICTURE
ALMANAC
961
Educational — Electrical
EASTMAN KODAK STORES
(Alphabetically by name of state)
Los Angeles, Cal., 643 South Hill Street.
Oakland, Cal., 1918 Broadway.
San Francisco, Cal., 216 Post Street.
Hollywood, Cal., 6706 Santa Monica Boulevard.
San Diego, Cal., 419 Broadway
Denver, Colo., 626-1 6th Street.
Washington, D. C, 607-1 4th Street, N. W.
Jacksonville, Fla., 129 West Adams Street.
Atlanta, Ga., 183 Peachtree Street.
Chicago, III., 133 North Wabash Avenue.
Davenport, Iowa, 318 Brady Street.
Des Moines, Iowa, 810 West Locust Street.
Sioux City, Iowa, 608 Pierce Street.
New Orleans, La., 213 Baronne Street.
Baltimore, Md., 309 N. Charles Street.
Boston, Mass., 38 Bromfield Street.
Boston, Mass., 46 Providence Street.
Detroit, Mich.. 1425 Broadway and 1563 Wood-
ward Avenue.
Duluth, Minn., 3 West Superior Street.
Minneapolis, Minn., 112-114 South Fifth Street.
St. Paul, Minn., 91 East Sixth Street.
St. Louis, Mo., 1009 Olive Street.
Kansas City, Mo., 1010 Walnut Street.
Lincoln, Neb., 1217 "O" Street.
Omaha, Neb., 1618 Harney Street.
Atlantic City, N. J., 1735-37 Boardwalk.
New York City, N. Y., 356 Madison Avenue at
45th Street.
New York City, N. Y., 745 Fifth Avenue.
New York City, N. Y., 235 West 23rd Street.
Cleveland, Ohio, 806 Huron Road.
Cleveland, Ohio, 1862 East Sixth Street.
Cleveland, Ohio, 915 Euclid Avenue.
Youngstown, Ohio, 7 Wick Avenue.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 27 West Fourth Street.
Portland, Ore., 709 S. W. Washington Street
Philadelphia, Pa., 1020 Chestnut Street.
Philadelphia, Pa., 117 So. 16th Street.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 606 Wood Street.
Dallas, Texas, 1504 Young Street.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 155 South Main Street.
Seattle, Wash., 1415 Fourth Avenue.
Tacoma, Wash., 910 Broadway
Milwaukee, Wis., 232 West Wisconsin Avenue.
Milwaukee, Wis.. TZl North Milwaukee Street.
EASTMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES, LTD.
Calgary, Alta, 1003 First Street.
Montreal, Que., 286 Craig Street.
Montreal, Que., 886 St. Catherine Street.
Toronto, Ont., 114 Yongre Street.
Vancouver, B. C, 610 Granville Street.
Winnipeg, Man., 287 Portage Avenue.
Educational Films Corporation of
America
1501 Broadway
Phone: Pennsylvania 6-7400
New York City
(Sales and physical distribution by Tivcnticth-
Century-Fox)
PRESIDENT
Earle W. Hammons
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bruno Wevers
TREASURER
T. R. Williams
SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER
Norman C. Nicholson
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND PUB-
LICITY
Gordon S. White
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
J. H. Skirball
CONTRACT DEPARTMENT
F. X. Carroll
FOREIGN MANAGER
L. J. WOOLDRIDGE
Electrical Research Products, Inc.
{Subsidiary of Western Electric Company, Inc.)
250 West 57th Street
Phone: COlumbus 5-2200
New York City
PRESIDENT
Edgar S. Bloom
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Whitford Drake
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. G. Knox
G. C. Pratt
E. E. Shumaker
TREASURER
F. B. Foster, Jr.
SECRETARY
H. G. Gilmore (195 Broadway)
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
C. W. BUNN
CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER
P. L. Palmerton
GENERAL OPERATING MANAGER
L. W. Con ROW
COMPTROLLER
D. C. Collins
GENERAL COUNSEL
T. Brooke Price (195 Broadway)
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
P. L. Thomson (195 Broadway)
ADVERTISING MANAGER
W. A. Wolff (195 Broadway)
GENERAL CREDIT MANAGER
H. M. Bessey
CHIEF OFFICES
New York City, executive and general offices.
250 W. 57th Street. Operating Manager, G.
L. Carrington; Northeastern Division Sales
Manager, B. Saford; Southeastern Division
Sales Manager, W. Woodward.
Chicago, 208 Washington Street. S. W. Hand,
Assistant General Sales Manager; Central
Division Sales Manager, D. H. RulifFson.
Los Angeles, 7046 Hollywood Boulevard. West-
ern Division General Manager, H. W. Dodge.
BRANCH OF-FICES
Albany. N. Y., National Savings Bank Building,
90 State Street.
Atlanta, Ga., Walton Building, 87 Walton
Street.
Baltimore, Md., Court Square, Calvert & I>ex-
ington Streets.
Boston. Mass., Statler Building, 20 Providence
Street.
Rronklvn, N. V., 376 Dean Street.
Buffalo. N. Y., Gerrans Building. 367 Main
Street.
Charlotte. N. C 200 South Tryon Street.
Chicago, III.. 624 So. Michigan Avenue.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Enquirer Building, 617 Vine
Street.
Dallas, Texas, 201 1-A Jackson Street.
Denver, Colo., Denham Building. 635 ISth Street.
Detroit. Mich.. Francis Palms Building, 2111
Woodward Avenue.
Jacksonville, Fla.. 306 West Adams Street.
Hildebrandt Building.
Kansas City. Mo., Telephone Building, 32-1
East 11th Street.
T>os Aneeles. Cal.. Hollywood Professional
Building, 7046 Hollywood Blvd.
Milwaukee. Wis.. Carpenter Building, 536 West
Wisconsin Avenue.
Minneapolis, Minn.. Plymouth Building. 12
South Sixth Street.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE ALMANAC
962
Fanchon — Genci'il
New Haven, Conn., Roger Sherman Building,
70 College Street.
New Orleans, La., 210 Baronne Street.
Newark, N. J., Eclipse Building, 40 Clinton
Street.
Philadelphia, Pa., 219 North Broad Street.
Pittsburgh, Pa., Bessemer Building, 104 Sixth
Street.
St. Louis, Mo., Telephone Building, 1010 Pine
Street.
San Francisco, Cal., Golden Gate, 25 Taylor
Street.
Scranton. Pa., Union National Bank Building,
108 No. Washington Avenue.
Washington, D. C, Washington Building, 1435
G Street, N. W.
Fanchon and Marco Agency, Inc.
1560 Broadway
Phone: BRyant 9-3100
New York City
Mew York Office
GENERAL MANAGER
John A. Schultz
MANAGER
Harry Encel
\SSOCIATES AND ASSISTANTS
Harry Flamm
Paul Dempsey
George Oberland
Jack Lee
Coast Office
Harold Kemp, manager.
Max Bradfield
Ben Black
J. Bren
Film Exchange, Inc., The
125 West 45th Street
Plwne: BRyant 9-4150
New York City
Cable: Manfilmx
PRESIDENT
R. Manheimer
GENERAL MANAGER
H. Pergament
PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING
D. Manheimer
FitzPatrick Picfures, Inc.
{See Corporate Structure Section)
Fox West Coast Theatres Corporation
Washington and Vermont,
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Chas. P. Skouras
VICE-PRESIDENT
Chas. A. Buckley
TREASURER
George Topper
SECRETARY
Albert W. Leeds
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
John B. Bertero
TAX DEPARTMENT
W. H. Lollier
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Rylis Hemington
FILM BUYING
J. J. Sullivan
INSURANCE
Irving Epstein
PURCHASING AND SOUND PROJECTION
R. H. McCULLOUGH
French Motion Picture Corporation
126 West 46th Street
Phcne: BRyant 9-0866-0892
New York City
(See Corporate Structure Section)
PRESIDENT
John S. Tapernoux
TREASURER
Rose G. Tapernoux
SALES MANAGER
Napoleon Vaillancourt
Gaumont British Picture Corp.
of America
1600 Broadway
Phone: LOngacre 5-5969
New York City
Cable: GAUPICOR
PRESIDENT
Mark Ostrer
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Arthur A. Lee
ADVERTISING
A. L. Selig
PUBLICITY
Albert Margolies
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Ostrer
Arthur A. Lee
David Ostrer
General Pictures Exchange
630-9t/t Avenue
Phone LAckawana 4-0548
New York City
PRESIDENT
Phil Meyer
GENERAL MANAGER
Mannie Meyer
General Register Corporation
1540 Broadway
New York City
Phone: BRyant 9-6546
Cable: GENISTER
Associate company of
Bell Punch Company, Ltd., London, Paris, Brus
sels, Milan, Barcelona, Capetown, Sidney, Australia
and of
Automaticket, Ltd. of London, Paris, Brussels,
Milan.
FACTORY
81 Prospect Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
BRANCHES
Chicago, 111., D. H. Fink, manager, 1018 South
Wabash Avenue.
Los Angeles, Cal., J. F. Schwab, manager, 1726
Vermont Avenue.
San Francisco, Cal., E. Bruce Johnson, mana
ger, 221 Golden Gate Avenue.
PRESIDENT
Percy Phillipson
VICE-PRESIDENTS
T. P. Drew
D. H. Finke
C T^OSTER
GENERAL MANAGER
T. P. Drew
TREASURER
C. Foster
SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER
E. L. Smith
THE
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MOTION
p rc T U R E
ALMANAC
963
Globe — Loew's (MGM)
Globe Ticket Company
112 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers of Roll and Machine Tickets, Ex-
change Tickets, Coupon Reserved Seat Tickets, etc.
PRESIDENT
P. C. Snow
VICE-PRESIDENT
H. R. Keen
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
W. P. Snow
Offices in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Kansas
City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia.
Grand National Films, Inc.
(.See Corporate Structure Section)
Helber Pictures
630-9*A Avenue, Room 711
Phone: LAckawana 4-0548
New York City
PRESIDENT
Phil E. Meyer
EDITING, CUTTING AND REPORTING
Sam Citron
EXCHANGE MANAGER
Mannie L. Meyer
Philip A. Hunt Company
253-261 Russell Street
Brooklyn, N. Y.
2432 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
1076 West Division Street
Chicago, III.
Photographic chemicals.
Imperial Distributing Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT
William M. Pizor
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
A. J. BoNNS
TREASURER
Lewen Pizor
SALES MANAGER
E. J. Smith
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY
Leon Lee
FILM EDITOR
Nathan Cy Braunstein
Keith Albee Orpheum Corporation
{See Corporate Structure Section)
B. F. Keith Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Kendell Reorganization Committee
7 West 44th Street
Phone: VAnderbilt 3-9461
New York City
CHAIRMAN
S. W. Nitzman
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Robert L. Kendell
GENERAL COUNSEL
Charles H. Kelman
MEMBERS
Frank H. Preble, John Shaheen, Norbert Col-
man O'Leary, 3rd, Frank Matza, Jr., G. C.
Blee, Mabel A. Townsend.
Jacques Kopfstein Enterprises
723 Seventh Avenue
New York City
PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MO-
TION PICTURES
Felix Cat Cartoons
Simon the Monk Cartoons
Canadian Adventure Series
Goldsmith Productions
Al Mannon Productions
Resolute Productions
Three Star Westerns
Lloyds Film Storage Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Loew's, Incorporated
1540 Broadway
New York
Phone: BRyant 9-7800
Cable: Metro films
PRESIDENT
Nicholas M. Schenck
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
Arthur M. Loew
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. Robert Rubin
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
David Bernstein
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Edward A. Schiller
Edgar J. Mannix
Al Lichtman
Sam Katz
SECRETARY
Leopold Friedman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Charles K. Stern
Charles C. Moskowitz
Len Cohen
R. Lazarus
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
J. T. Mills
H. Helborn
IslDOR FrEY
Ben Thau
GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES AND
DISTRIBUTION
William F. Rodgers
WESTERN SALES MANAGER
Edward M. Saunders
EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AND CANADA
SALES MANAGER
T. J. Connors
SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Jay a. Cove
MANAGER OF SHORT FEATURE
DEPARTMENT
Fred C. Quimby
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING PUBLICITY
EXPLOITATION
Howard Dietz
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Silas F. Seadler
ART DIRECTOR
Harold L. Burrows
MANAGER EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT
Alan F'. Cummings
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
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MANAGER EXCHANGE MATNTENANCF
DEPARTMENT
J. S. MacLeod
MANAGER OF EXPLOITATION
William R. Ferguson
GENERAL MANAGER INTERNATIONAL
DEPARTMENT
Arthur M. Loew
ASSISTANT TO ARTHUR M. LOEW
Morton S. Spring
MANAGER TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT
Ernest Morrell
SOUND TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
Selwyn Levinson
MANAGER FILM DEPARTMENT
William D. Kelly
IN CHARGE OUT-OF-TOWN THEATRE
OPERATION
J. R. Vogel
MANAGER CONTRACT DEPARTMENT
Charles Deeson
IN CHARGE OF BOOKING OF NEWS
ASSISTANT TO WILLIAM F. RODGERS
M. L. Simons
ASSISTANT TO EDWARD M. SAUNDERS
Joel Bezahler
ASSISTANTS TO THOMAS J. CONNORS
E. W. Aaron
Harold Postman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nicholas M. Schenck, David Bernstein, J.
Robert Rubin, David Warfield, William A.
Phillips, John R. Hazel, Leopold Friedman,
Thomas Nelson Perkins, Isidor Fray, Charles
C. Moskowitz, George N. Arnisby, William
A. Parker.
SALES DEPARTMENT (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributing Corporation)
Wm. F. Rodgers — General Sales Manager.
W. F. Rodgers — Eastern Division Manager.
E. M. Saunders— Western Division Manager.
T. J. Connors — Southern Division Manager.
DISTRICT MANAGERS
W. A. Scully, New York, Boston, New Haven,
Washington, Charlotte.
J. E. Flynn, Detroit, Albany, Buffalo, Cincin-
nati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh.
C. E. Kessnich, Atlanta, Dallas, Memphis, New
Orleans. Oklahoma City.
G. A. Hickey, Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Butte.
H. Wolfberg, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha,
Denver, St. Louis.
S. A. Shirley, Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee.
Minneapolis.
EXCHANGES AND MANAGERS
Albany, 1060 Broadway, R. Pielow.
Atlanta, 198 Luckie Street, N. W., Roy Avey.
Boston, 46 Church Street, M. N. Wolf.
Buffalo, 509 Pearl Street, E. K. O'Shea.
Butte, 109 E. Granite Street (Shipping Office
only).
Charlotte, 426 West Fourth Street, B. Bishop.
Jr.
Chicago, 1327 South Wabash Avenue, F. Men-
delssohn.
Cincinnati, 1638 Central Parkway Boulevard,
E. M. Booth.
Cleveland, 2346 Payne Avenue, Frank D. Drew.
Dallas, 2013 Jackson Street, L. Bickel.
Denver, 2100 Broadway, H. A. Friedel.
Des Moines, 618-12th Street, D. C. Kennedy.
Detroit, 2310 Cass Avenue, F. J. Downey.
Indianapolis, 421 North Illinois Street. W. W.
Willman.
Kansas City, 220 West 18th Street, F. C.
Hensler.
Los Angeles, 1620 Cordova Street, C. T. Lynch.
Loew's (MGM)
Memphis, 502 South Second Street, J. F. Wil-
lingham.
Milwaukee, 732 West State Street, S. Shurman.
Minneapolis, 1104 Cijrrie Avenue, W. H. Work-
man.
New Haven, 134 Meadow Street, J. P. Byrne.
New York, 630 Ninth Avenue, J. Bowen, New
York, D. A. Levy, New Jersey.
New Orleans, 150 South Liberty Street, C. J.
Briant.
Oklahoma City, 629 West Grand Avenue, W.
B. Zoellner.
Omaha, 1512 Davenport Street, H. J. Shumow
Philadelphia, 1233 Summer Street, Robert
Lynch.
Pittsburgh, 1631 Boulevard of the Allies, J. J.
Maloney.
Portland, 1133 N. W. Gilsan Street, L. Ama-
cher.
St. Louis, 3010 Olive Street, W. E. Banford.
Salt Lake City, 204 East First South Street,
M. Saffle.
San Francisco, 259 Hyde Street, I. Furman.
Seattle. 2401 Second Avenue, L. Wingham.
Washington, 1009 New Jersey Avenue, N. W.,
R. Berger.
FOREIGN (Loew's Inc.)
Algeria
Algiers, 17 Rue Charras.
Arpentina
Buenos Aires, Sarmiento 2570, Casilla 296.
Bahia Blanca, Soler 316.
Cordoba, 25 de Mayo 276.
Mendoza, Calle Las Heras 370.
Rosario, Rioga 945.
Santa Fe, Calle San Martin 3054.
Australia
Sydney, 20-28 Chalmers Street.
Adelaide, Shell House, 168-170 North Terrace.
Melbourne, Metro-Goldwyn House, Queen
Street.
Brisbane. Shell House, Ann Street.
Perth, Queens Building, 291 Murray Street.
Austria
Vienna, VII, Neubaugasse I.
Belgium
Brussels, 4/6 Rue des Plantes.
Bulgaria
Sofia, Klementina 11.
B rasil
Rio de Janeiro, Rua Passeis No. 62, Caixa
Postal 2724.
Sao Paulo Caixa Postal 2973, State of Sao
Paulo.
Bello Horizonte, State of Mines, Geraes, Avenida
Amazonas 119.
Recife (Pernambuco), Avenida Marquez de
Olinda, 280-1, Caixa Postal 473.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Andra-
das 800, Caixa Postal 338.
Ribeirao Preto, State of Sao Paulo, Caixa
Postal 436, Rue Sao Sebastiao 66-A.
British West Indies
Trinidad, 10 Broadway, P. O. Box 111, Port of
Spain.
Chile
Santiago, Casilla C, Edificio Teatro Metro,
Calle Bandera Esq. Union Central.
Valparaiso, Calle Prat 173, Casilla 1560.
Concepcion, Calle Colo Colo 523, Casilla 1190.
China
Shanghai, Rooms 138-141 Embankment House,
Soochow Road.
Tientsin, 43 Cousins Road.
Hongkong, Asiatic Building, Queens Road.
Colombia
Bogota, Calle 24 No. 6-78.
Cali (Valle) Carrera 10, No. 835.
Cuba
Havana, Consulado No. 126.
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Csecho Slovakia
Prague II, Vaclavske Nam, 60 Palais Fenix.
Deixinark
Copenhagen, Vestre Boulevard 27.
Dutch East Indies
Batavia, centrum, Ryswyk 12 A.
Soerabaia, Simpang Doekoeh 11.
Dutch West Indies
Curacas P. O. Box 160.
Egypt
Alexandria, 28 Rue Fouad ler.
Estonia
Tallenn, Kinga 6/8 Kort 4 P. O. Box 295.
Finland
Helsingfors, Mikaelsgatan 9.
France
Paris, i7 Rue Condorcet.
Marseilles, Rue des Abeilles 7.
Bordeaux, 48 Cours du Chapeau Rouge.
Nancy, Rue Victor Hugo 4.
Strasbourg, 18 Rue Du 22 Novembre.
Lyons, 3 Boulevard Anatole France.
Lille, 52 Rue des Ponts de Comines.
Nancy, 4 Boulevard Victor Hugo.
Rennes, 39 Avenue Janvier.
Toulouse, 14 Rue Boulbonne.
Germany
Berlin S. W. 68, Friedrichstrasse, 225.
Dusseldorf, Graf Adolph Strasse 46.
Frankfurt A/M, Rossmarkt 15.
Great Britain and Ireland
England
London, \V . C. 2, 19-21 Tower Street.
Liverpool, 2 Wood Street.
Leeds, 34 Wellington Street.
Manchester, Arkwright House, Parsonage Gar-
dens.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 210 Westgate Road.
Birmingham, 21 Smallbrook Street.
Ireland
Dublin, 9A Lower Abbey Street.
Scotland
Glasgow, 10 Dixon Street.
Wales
Cardiff, Dominion House, Queen Street.
Gtiatemala
Guatemala City, 12 Calle Poniente No. 3.
Greece
Athens, 13 Themistocles Street.
Salonicai 3 Venizelou Street, Megharon Levi.
Holland
Amsterdam, Damrak 49.
Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Apartado No. 39.
Hungary
Budapest VIII, Foherceg-Sandor Ter. 3.
India
Bombay, Wilson Road, Ballard state, P. O. Box
837.
Calcutta, Schowringhee Road.
Italy
Rome, Via Maria Christina 5.
Bologna, Via GalHera 62.
Milan, Piazza S. Camillo De Lellis 1.
Turin, Via G. Pomba 18.
Florence. Via De Medici 4.
Genoa, Corso A. Podesta 5a.
Naples, Via Nazario Saurio 26.
Trieste, Via Donizetti 3.
Padova, Via Trieste 28 a.
Catania, G. de Felice No. 16-18-22.
Ancona, Via Frediani, 10.
Japan
Tokio, Osaka Building, Dai Ni Go Kan No. 3-1.
Itchome, Uchisaiwaicho Koiimachi-ku, P. O.
Box 414.
Osaka, Premier House, 28 Higashi, LImedacho.
Kita-ku.
Fukuoka, Jugo Building. Katadoi-cho.
Jugo-Slavia
Zagreb, Pejacevicev Trg. 17.
Latvia
Riga, Elizabetes iela 51, Pasta Kastite 895.
Lithuania
Kaunas (Kowno) Donelaicio Gatol 9B.
Mexico
Mexico City, 51 Reforma.
Merida, Yuc, Altos del Cine "Novedades."
Monterey, N. L., Padre Mier. Ote. 341.
Morocco
Casablanca, 36 Rue de I'Aviateur Vedrines.
New Zealand
Wellington, Druids Chamber, Lanibton Quay,
Hope Gibbons Building, Dixon Street.
Nicaragua
Granda, Apartado No. 14.
Norway
Oslo, Ovre, Slotsgate 21.
Palestine
Tel Aviv, Montefiore St. 11, P. O. Box 1599.
Panama
Ancon, Canal Zone, P. O. Box T.
Peru
Lima, Casilla 922.
Philippine Islands
Manila, Bustos 309, P. O. Box 743.
Poland
Warsaw, Marszalkowsko 96.
Lemberg, Kopernika 11.
Katowice, Kochanowskiego 10.
Lodz, Pietrkowska 71.
Porto Rico
San Juan, P. O. B. 1305.
Portugal
Lisbon, Rua Braamcamp 10, 1 Esq.
Roumania
Bucharest, Strada Sf. Constantin 29, Casuta
Postala 294.
Oradea, Strada Rinianoczy 7.
Salvador
San Salvador, Apartado No. 105.
Siam
Bangkok, Chalerni Building.
South Africa
Johannesburg, 8 Eloff Street (Extension), P. O.
Box 5493.
Spain
Barcelona, Calle Mallorca 201-203.
Bilboa, Aameda de Urguijo 18.
Valencia, Gran via Germanias 36.
Madrid, Calle dc Silva 15.
Sevilla, Calle Fernan Caballero 18.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands),
Santa Rosalia 8.
Palma de Mallora (Balearic Islands), Con-
quistador 20.
La Caruna, Garcia Hernandez 161.
Straits Settlement
Singapore, 114 B Robinson Road.
Sweden
Stockholm, 65 Kungsgatan.
Switzerland '
Zurich, Geschaftshaus "Zentrun" Siblporte 3.
Syria
Beyrouth (Liban), Place Des Canons, B. P. 34.
Uruguay
Montevideo, Edificio Ave. Metro, Calle San
Jose Cuareim, Casilla 809.
Venezuela
Caracas, Edificio Venezuela.
Maracaibo, Calle Urdanetan No. 20, P. O. Box
64.
Majesflc Pictures
630 Ninth Avenue
New York City
Phone: MEdallion 3-4640
PRESIDENT
Herman Gluckman
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COMPTROLLER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Herman. Gluckman
Thomas A. Branon
Mascot Pictures Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Modern Film Corporation
Cable Address: Modernfilm, N. Y.
(See Corporate Structure Section)
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND
PUBLICITY
Helen Teitel,
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Sydney Fashina
Monarch Theatre Supply Company
494 South Second Street
Memphis, Tenn.
Distributors of general theatre equipment.
PROPRIETORS
I. M. Cohen
N. Bernstein
Monogram Pictures Corporation
1270 Sixth Avenue
RKO Building
New York City
Phone: COlumbus 5-7674-5
Cable : Ray John
PRESIDENT
W. Ray Johnston
VICE-PRESIDENT
Scott R. Dunlap
TREASURER
Herschel Stuart
SECRETARY
M. S. White
COMPTROLLER
J. P. Friedhoff
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Edward A. Golden
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND
PUBLICITY
Louis S. Lifton
GENERAL FOREIGN MANAGER
Norton V. Ritchey
EXCHANGES
Albany, N. Y. ; Atlanta, Ga. ; Boston, Mass.;
Buffalo, N. Y.; Charlotte, N. C; Chicago,
111.; Cincinnati, O.; Cleveland, O. ; Dallas.
Tex.; Denver, Colo.; Des Moines, Iowa;
Detroit, Mich.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Kansas
("ity, Mo.; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tenn.;
Milwaukee, Wis.; Minneapolis, Minn.; New
Haven, Conn.; New Orleans, La.; New York,
N. Y.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Omaha, Neb.;
Philadelphia, Pa.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Portland,
Ore.; St. Louis, Mo.; Salt Lake City, Utah;
San Francisco, Cal.; Seattle, Wash.; Wash-
ington, D. C. ; United Kingdom, Pathe Films
Ltd., William Gell, Manager, 26 A. Audley
Street, London, W. 1, England.
Movie Supply Company, Ltd.
844 South Wabash Avenue
Phone: Harrison S790 — Webster 4271
Cable : Movisco
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of special products. Dealers in
Mascot— NBC
motion picture projectors, generators, sound
equipment, screens, opera chairs, and complete
theatre equipment, accessories and supplies.
Movietonews, Inc.
(Producers of Movietone News, Magic Carpet of
Movietone and Adventures of the Newsreel
Cameraman.)
460 West S^th Street, New York City
Phone: COlumbus 5-7200
GENERAL MANAGER
TlUMAN H. Talley
CHIEF COMMENTATOR
Lowell Thomas
MANAGING EDITOR
Harry Lawrenson
NEWS EDITOR
Edmund H. Reek
EUROPEAN DIRECTOR
Russell Muth
SHORT SUBJECTS EDITOR
Lew Lehr
BERLIN EDITOR
Robert Hartmann
AUSTRALIAN EDITOR
Claude Carter
LONDON EDITOR
Gerald Sanger
PARIS EDITOR
Frederic Feasnzau
ITALIAN EDITOR
Ettorie Villani
TOKYO EDITOR
Bonney Powell
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Dan Doherty
COMPTROLLER
Max L. Hynes
TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE
Earl I. Sponable
CHIEF CUTTER
Benjamin Loweree
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR
Jack Haney
SPORTS EDITOR
Thomas L. Cummiskey
WOMAN'S EDITOR
Vyvyan Donj^er
Moving Picture Theatre Managers
Institute, Inc.
315 Washington Street
Elmira, New York
Home study courses in theatre management and
theatre advertising.
PRESIDENT
D. M. Baltimore
SECRETARY
M. MosEsoN
REGISTRAR
E. Rosencranz
National Broadcasting Company, Inc.
RCA Building, Radio City
Phone: Circle 7-8.300
New York City
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
David Sarnoff
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NBC— National
PRESIDENT
Lenox R. Lohr
SECRETARY
Louis MacConnach
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Sarnoff, Chairman, Newton D. Baker,
Arthur E. Braun, Cornelius N. Bliss, James
G. Harbord, Edward W. Harden, Lenox R.
Lohr, Edward J. Nally. DeWitt Millhauser,
James R. Sheffield, Frederick Straus.
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
COUNSEL
A. L. ASHBY
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF PACIFIC
DIVISION
Don E. Gilman
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
PROGRAMS
John F. Royal
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CHICAGO
DIVISION
NiLEs Trammell
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
WASHINGTON OFFICE
Frank M. Russell
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF RELA-
TIONS WITH STATIONS
Frank E. Mason
TREASURER AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Mark Woods
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF NBC
ARTIST SERVICE
George Engles
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF NET-
WORK SALES
Roy C. Witmer
ASSISTANT TREASURER
R. J. Teichner
MANAGER OF MANAGED AND OPERATED
STATIONS
Alfred H. Morton
CHIEF ENGINEER
O. B. Hanson
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT
C. W. Horn
COMMERCIAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Bertha Brainard
NIGHT DIRECTOR PROGRAMS
William Burke Miller
SUSTAINING PROGRAM MANAGER
Phillips Carlin
HEAD OF GENERAL SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
Walter Preston
STATIONS RELATIONS MANAGER
R. M. Brophy
TRAFFIC MANAGER
B. F. McClancy
AUDITOR
H. F. McKeon
DIRECTOR OF PROMOTION
Clay Morgan
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT
W. L. Randall
MANAGER OF SALES PROMOTION AND
ADVERTISING DIVISION
E. P. H. James
MANAGER OF PRESS INFORMATION AND
SERVICE DIVISION
Vance Babb
MANAGER OF ELECTRICAL TRANSCRIP-
TION SERVICE
Lloyd Egner
EVENING GENERAL MANAGER
J. DE J. Almonte
CONTINUITY ACCEPTANCE EDITOR
Janet MacRorie
EASTERN SALES MANAGER
J. Bachem
ASSISTANT TO VICE-PRESIDENT IN
CHARGE OF SALES
James McCon.nell
ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR OF
ARTISTS SERVICE
D. S. Tuthill
National Program & Printing Company
729 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Producers of theatre programs, aluminum foil
date strips and cut out letters, and advertising
novelties.
National Screen Service
630 Ninth Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT
Herman Robbins
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Toby Gruen
GENERAL MANAGER
Sam Dembow, Jr.
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Geo. F. Dembow
GENERAL EXECUTIVE
William B. Brenner
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Atlanta, 141 Walton Street, N. W., Charles P.
Lester, manager.
Boston, 36-38 Melrose Street, Harry Kirch-
gessner, manager.
Chicago, 1307 South Wabash Avenue, J. R.
McPheison, manager.
Dallas, 2012 Jackson Street, Wallace Walthal,
manager.
Detroit, 2949 Cass Avenue, Harris Silverberg,
Manager.
Los Angeles, 1922 So. Vermont Avenue, Elmer
Benjamin, manager.
Minneapolis, 74 Glenwood Avenue, Tom Burke,
manager.
New Orleans, 1431 Cleveland Avenue, Louis
Boyer, Manager.
New York (home office), 630 Ninth Avenue,
Pat Garyn.
Seattle, 2418 Second Avenue, Jack Flannery,
manager.
London, England, Broadwick House, Broad
Street, W. 1, Paul Kiraberley, managing
director.
STUDIOS
Ideal Sound Studios, Hudson Heights, N. 1
Hollywood Studios, 1108 Lillian Way, Holly-
wood, Cal.
SALES STAFF
Albany, William Richman, New Kenmore Hotel.
Atlanta, Ga., Harry Simpson, 2909 Peachtree
Road N. E.
Buffalo, Joseph Friedman, Hotel Touraine.
Charlotte, R. M. Simril, General Delivery.
Cincinnati, L. George Ross.
Cleveland, Nat Barach, 3634 Glencairn Road.
Denver, Sebe Goodlett, Argonaut Hotel.
Des Moines, L. C. Friedman, 1121 High Street.
Detroit, Harris Silverberg, c/o Universal, 2310
Hartland. Wis.. Herbert Washburn. 218 Nixon
Avenue.
Indianapolis, Percy Barr, 1434 North Delaware.
Kansas City, Charles Gregory, 128 W. 18th
Street.
Lakeland. Florida, George Hoffman, 832 Park
Hill Avenue.
New Haven, Jay MacFarland, Hotel Taft.
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New Orleans, Louis G. Boyer, 221 South Lib-
erty Street.
Oklahoma City, N. B., Tritch, 623 West Grand
Avenue.
Omaha, Murray Starr, Blackstone Hotel, 36th
& Farnuni.
Philadelphia, Louis Blaustein, 1239 Vine Street.
Pittsburgh, Jack Judd, Ambassador Apts., 4733
Center Avenue.
Portland, Herb Cass, 2803 N. W. Savier Street.
St. Louis, Glen Gregory, 5800 Enright Ave.
San Francisco, I. Wolfe, 229 Golden Gate Ave.
Washington, D. C, Arthur Jacobson, 919 New
Jersey Avenue, N. W,
National — Paramount
National Ticket Company
Pearl & Webster Streets
Shamokin, Pa.
Manufacturers of tickets of every description —
roll, folded, flat, strip, book, reserved seat, etc.
TREASURER
W. A. Conway
SECRETARY
J. E. LUDES
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. J. Conway
PRESIDENT
A. E. Conway
National Theatre Supply Company
92-96 Gold Street
New York City
CENTRAL DISTRICT
Chicago, 111., 825 South Wabash Avenue, B.
Pearlman.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1637-39 Central Parkway.
Cleveland, Ohio, 2112 Payne Avenue, L. P.
Langford.
Des Moines, Iowa, 561 West 7th Street, W.
V. Toney.
Detroit, Mich., 2312-14 Cass Avenue.
Indianapolis, Ind., 436 North Illinois Street,
D. K. Smith.
Kansas City, Mo., 223 West 18th Street, J. W.
Shreve, (acting manager).
Milwaukee, Wis., 725 West Wells Street, J. B.
Schuyler.
Minneapolis, Minn., 56 Glenwood Avenue, A. T.
Crawmer.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1721 Boulevard of the Allies,
E. B. Morton.
St. Louis, Mo., 3210 Olive Street, W. C. Earle.
SOUTHERN AND WESTERN DISTRICTS
Atlanta, Ga., 187 Walton Street, N. W., J. C.
Brown.
Charlotte, N. C, 222 West Fourth Street, W. P.
White.
Dallas, Texas, 306 South Harwood Street, J. I.
Roberts.
Memphis, Tenn., 400 South Second Street, A.
deStefano.
New Orleans, La., 220 South Liberty Street, W.
A. Hodges.
Oklahoma City, Okla., 700 West Grand Avenue,
C. P. Anderson.
Denver, Col., 2106 Broadway, J. J. Morgan.
Los Angeles, Cal., 1961 South Vermont Avenue,
F. T. Lay.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 248 East First South
Street.
San Francisco, Cal., 121 Golden Gate Avenue,
Lloyd Ownbey.
Seattle, Washington, 2400 First Avenue, H. S.
McLeod.
EASTERN DISTRICT
Baltimore, Md., 417 St. Paul Place, N. C.
Haefele.
Boston, Mass., 40 Piedmont Street, H. J. Mc-
Kinncy.
Buffalo, N. Y., 498-500 Pearl Street, E. V.
Sanford.
New Haven, Conn., 122 Meadow Street, William
J. Hutchins.
New York, N. Y., 1560 Broadway, C. H. Secor.
Philadelphia, Pa., 1225 Vine Street, H. Blum-
berg.
EXPORT DEPARTMENT
A. E. Meyer, 92 Gold Street, New York City.
New York Institute of Photography
10 W. 33rd Street
New York City
Practical personal attendance and home-study in-
struction courses in motion picture and general
photography, also manufacturers and suppliers
of professional motion picture cameras and
equipment.
News of the Day
Office: 1540 Broadway
Editorial Office: 450 West 56th Street
Office Phone: BRyant 9-9020
Editorial Phone: COlumbus 5-0402
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
William Randolph Hearst
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. Robert Rubin
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
E. B. Hatrick
TREASURER
David Bernstein
SECRETARY
Leopold Friedman
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
C. B. Stratton
C. K. Stern
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
C. B. Stratton
EDITOR
M. D. Clofine
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND
PUBLICITY
Louis Reid
Paramount Pictures, Inc.
1501 Broadway
Phone: CHickering 4-7040
New York City
Cable Address: FAMFILM
PRESIDENT
Barney Balaban
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Y. Frank F'reeman
Neil Agnew
John W. Hicks, Jr.
Henry Herzbrun
Austin C. Keough
TREASURER
Walter B. Cokell
SECRETARY
Austin C. Keough
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Norman Collyer
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Neil Agnew
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DIVISION MANAGERS
J. J. Unger
Charles Reagan
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND
PUBLICITY
R. M. GiLLHAM
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Al Wilkie
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Alec Moss
SHORT SUBJECT MANAGER
Lou Diamond
GENERAL FOREIGN MANAGER
John W. Hicks, Jr.
District No. 2, M. S. Kusell, district manager,
331-337 W. 44th St., New York City.
New York, Myron Sattler, manager, 331-337 W.
44th St., New York City.
Brooklyn, H. Randel, manager, 331-337 W. 44th
St., New York City.
Jersey, E. Bell, manager, 331-337 W. 44th St.
Albany, C. G. Eastman, manager, 1044 Broadway,
Albany. N. Y.
Buffalo, K. G. Robinson, manager, 464 Franklin
St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Cleveland, J. Himmelein, 1735 East 23rd Street,
Cleveland, Ohio. E. B. Price.
District No. 3, P. A. Block, district manager,
248 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, E. W. Sweigert, manager, 248 N.
12th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Washington, J. E. Fontaine, manager, 1101 N.
Capitol St., Washington, D. C.
District No. 4, Harry Goldstein, district manager,
1735 E. 23rd St., Cleveland, Ohio.
Columbus, M. R. Clark, manager, 161 N. 5th St.,
Columbus, Ohio.
Pittsburgh, D. Kimelman, manager, 1727 Boule-
vard of Allies, Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati, J. J. Oulahan, manager, 1214 Central
Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio.
New England and Southern Division
District No. 1, William Erbb, district manager,
58-62 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
Boston, J. H. Stevens, manager, 58-62 Berkeley
St., Boston, Mass.
New Haven, A. M. Kane, manager, 82-88 State
St., New Haven, Conn.
Maine, Ed Ruff, manager, 263 St. Johns St.,
Portland. Me.
District No. 7, Oscar Morgan, district manager,
158 Walton St., Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta, D. Prince, manager, 154 Walton St.,
N. W., Atlanta, Ga.
Memphis, W. F. Bugie, manager, 265 S. Front
St., Memphis, Tenn.
Charlotte, John Kirby. manager, 305-307 S.
Church St., Charlotte, N. C.
Jacksonville, S. Chestnutt, manager, 110 N. Lee
St., Jacksonville, Fla.
New Orleans, H. F. Wilkes, manager, 215 S.
Liberty St., New Orleans, La.
District No. 12, Jack Duqger, district manager
412 South Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas.
(Dallas, San Antonio & Oklahoma City).
Oklahoma City, S. R. Simpson, manager, 701 W.
Grand Ave., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Dallas, H. E. Pickett, manager, 412 South Har-
wood St., Dallas, Texas.
San Antonio, C. E. House, manager, 501 Soledad
St., San Antonio, Texas.
Western Division
CHARLES REAGAN, DIVISIONAL SALES
MANAGER
District No. 5, Allen Usher, district manager,
1306 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111.
Detroit, Otto BoUe, manager, 2949 Cass Ave.,
Detroit, Mich.
Chicago, J. J. Donohue, manager, 1306 So. Michi-
gan Ave., Chicago, 111.
Milwaukee, J. O. Kent (PP of NJ), manager.
1121 No. 8th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Indianapolis, John Howard, manager, 116 W.
Michigan St., Indianapolis, Ind.
District No. 6, R. C. LiBeau, district manager,
1800 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City, J. T. Manfre, manager, 1800 Wyan-
dotte St., Kansas City, Mo.
St. Louis, M. Schweitzer, manager, 3201-3203
Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
Omaha, A. Mendenhall, manager, 1704 Davenport
St., Omaha, Neb.
Des Moines, R. M. Copeland, manager, 1125 High
St., Des Moines, Iowa.
District No. 8, Hugh Braly, district manager,
1625 Court Place, Denver, Colo.
Denver, Walter P. Weins, manager, 1625 Court
Place, Denver, Colo.
Salt Lake City, C. J. Bell, manager, 200 East
1st St. So., Salt Lake City, Utah.
Butte (Shipping Station), 107 Granite St., Butte,
Montana.
District No. 9, M. H. Lewis, district manager,
1613 West 20th Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
San Francisco, G. A. Smith, manager, 201 Golden
Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal.
Los Angeles, C. N. Peacock, manager, 1613 West
20th Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Seattle, H. N. East, manager, 2413 Second Ave.,
Seattle, Wash.
Portland, Frank Clark, manager, 909 N. W. 19th
St., Portland, Oregon.
District No. 11, B. Blotcky, district manager,
1100 F'irst Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn.
Minneapolis, B. Blotcky, manager and district
manager, 1100 Currie Ave., No. Minneapolis,
Minn.
Sioux Falls, A. Anderson, manager, 318 So. Main
St.. Sioux Falls. S. D.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE
{All Canadian Offices)
District No. 1, Executive Office, M. A. Milli-
gan, general manager. 111 Bond St., Toronto,
Ontario.
Toronto, Jack Hunter, manager. 111 Bond St.,
Toronto, Ontario.
Montreal, Manuel A. Brown, manager, 5955 Monk-
land Ave., Montreal, Quebec.
St. John, P. J. Hogan, manager, 133 Princess
St., St. John, N. B.
District No. 2, Wm. Hansher, district manager.
Film Exchange Bldg., Davie and Burrard Sts.,
Vancouver, B. C.
Winnipeg, Dave Brickman, manager. Film Ex-
change Bldg., Hargrave St., Winnipeg, Man.
Calgary, Wm. Kelly, manager, 702 Eighth Ave.,
West, Calgary, Alta.
Vancouver, Wm. Hansher, manager. Film Ex-
change Bldg., Davis and Burrard Sts., Van-
couver, B. C.
Storehouse, Dan Hynes, manager, 525 W. 43rd
St., Now York City.
Film Depot and Long Island Laboratory, Frank
LaGrande, 3454 — 35th Street, Long Island City,
N. Y.
Larry Flynn, general traffic manager. Paramount
Bldg., Times Square, New York City.
Paramount Offices Around the World
GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
(England, Scotland^ Wales, Irish Free State)
J. C. Graham, managing director; Montague
Goldman, general sales manager; Harold E.
Walker, assistant general sales manager; Ben
Simmons, district manager at Birmingham for
Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Liver-
pool and Dublin; I. Collins, district manager
at Newcastle, for Newcastle, Glasgow.
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Cables: PARAMOUNT
Paramount Film Service, Ltd. (Home Office),
166 Wardour Street, London, W. 1, Eng-
land, Douglas Abbey, branch manager.
Paramount Film Service. Ltd., 48 Wellington
Street, Leeds, England, J. Goldman, branch man-
ager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 16 Fraser Street,
Liverpool, England, H. D. Nisbet, branch man-
ager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 12 John Bright
Street, Birmingham, England, John Corper,
branch manager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 22 Dickinson
Street, Manchester, England, D. Gilpin, branch
manager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., Paramount House,
Bath Lane, Newcastle-On-Tyne, England, I.
Collins, branch manager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., Paramount House,
11 Pearse St.. Dublin, Ireland, J. M. Ritchie,
branch manager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 16-18, The Friary,
Cardiff, Wales, C. C. Coles, branch manager.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 184 St. Vincent
Street. Glasgow, C. 2, Scotland, J. Hamson.
branch manager.
Australia, New Zealand
Harry Hunter, Managing Director
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
66 Reservoir Street, Sydney, Australia
W. HuRWORTH, General Sales Mgr.
F. GAVvfLER, C. E. Henderson
District Managers
Cables: PARAMOUNT
Charles Hale, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
256-260 King Street, Melbourne, Australia
H. A. Kelly, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
451 Ann Street, Brisbane, Australia
Gordon Brooks, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
230 William Street, Perth, Australia
Maurice Foster, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
172-174 Gawler Place. Adelaide, Australia
Wm. E. S. Blood. Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
40 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania,
Australia (Shipping Station)
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE (N. Z.)
Ltd., Cuba and Dixon Streets, Wellington,
New Zealand
Stanley H. Craig, General Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE (N. Z.)
Ltd., 291 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand
(.'^hipping Station.)
Straits Settlements, Java
J. A. Groves, Managing Director
(Straits Settlements, Federated Malay States,
Unfederated Malay States, Netherlands East
Indies, Siam, Borneo and Sarawak)
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
51 Robinson Road, Singapore
Straits Settlements
Cables: PARAMOUNT
Paul Verdayn.e, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
Poolweg 7, Batavia Centrum
NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES
L. FoLDES, Branch Mar.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERVICE, Ltd.
Passer Besar 4,^, Soerabaia
NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES
Leonard Peuleve, Branch Mgr.
India
Charles Ballance, General Mgr.
(India, Burma, Ceylon)
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF INDIA, Ltd.
S. Ganguli, General Sales Mgr.
170, Dharamtala Street, Calcutta, India
Cables: PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF INDIA, Ltd.
Hague Building, Ballard Estate, Bombay, India
Frank Kennebeck, Manager
Cables: FAMFILM
Japan, China, Philippines
Tom D. Cochrane, Managing Director
(Japan, Korea, Manchuria, China, Hong Kong,
Philippine Islands)
PARAMOUNT FILMS, Ltd.
Osaka Building, Uchisaiwaicho Kojimachiku
C.P.O. Box 378, Tokyo, Japan
J. W. Piper, Manager
YosHiHico Tamura, Manaacr of Distribution
Cables: PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT FILMS. Ltd.
Osaka Building, Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
H. HiRAi, Branch Manager
PARAMOUNT FILMS, Ltd.
Katakura Building, 23 Kamigofukumachi,
Fukuoka, Japan
T. YoKOVAMA, Branch Manager
PARAMOUNT FILMS, Ltd.
Yamagata Daiichi Building, Yamagata-dori,
Dairen, Manchukuo
P. Wakimoto, Branch Manager
China, Philippine Islands
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF CHINA, Inc.
Capitol Building, 142 Museum Road, Shanghai,
China
J. E. Perkins, Manager
Cables: PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF CHINA, Inc.
6th Floor, Shell House, Hongkong, China
B. A. Proulx, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF CHINA, Inc.
12 Council Road, Tientsin, China
Longfellow Hsu. Mqr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF PHILIPPINES
P.O. Box 587, Cu Unjieng Bldg., Calle Pinpin,
Manila, Philippine Islands
F. C. Henry, Manager
Cables: PARAMOUNT
South America
John L. Day, Jr., Gen. Mgr.
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile,
Peru. Bolivia
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Avenida Rio Branco 247, Caixa Postal 179, Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil
• Cables: PARAMOUNT
RoDOLPHO Paladini, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS. S. A.
Rua de Triumpho 147, Caixa Postal 2863, Sao
Paulo, Brazil
Pedro S. Germano. Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS. S. A.
Av. Marquez de Olinda 290, 1°, Caixa Postal 173.
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Benjamin Ramos. Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS. S. A.
Rua dos Andradas, 792, Caixa Postal 627, Porto
Alegre, E. do R. G. do Sul Brazil
Adhemar L. Cezar, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Rua 15 de Novembro 559, Caixa Postal 226,
Curityba-Parana, Brazil
Carlos Litzendorf, Branch Mgr.
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PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Rua Visconde de Inhauma 34, Caixa Postal 273,
Ribeirao Preto, E. de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Theorminio Barbuy, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Avenida Floriano Peixoto, 778, Caixa Postal 61,
Botucatu E. de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Henrique Cheli, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS. S. A.
Rua Major Hermogenes S3, Caixa Postal 13,
Cruzeiro, E. de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Attila a. Geddo, Branch Mqr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Edificio Brazil, Sala 708, Caixa Postal 296, Bello
Horizonte, Minas, Brazil
Josi Leao Fernandes, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Ayacucho 518/20, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
John B. Nathan, Managing Director
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
Cables: PARAMOUNT
Raul Vigilone, District Mgr.
SiGFREDO Bauer, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle Maipu 931, Rosario, Argentine Rep.
Romeo Bianchi, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle Donado 10, Bahia Blanca, Argentine Rep.
A. Vagheggini, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle Ituzaingo 235, Cordoba, Argentine Rep.
Carlos Navarro, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle Catamarca 2646, Santa Fe, Argentine Rep.
Enrique Croce, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S.' A.
Las Heras 242, Mendoza, Argentine, Rep.
Americo Rosenberger, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle Yi 1385, Montevideo, Uruguay
Juan Oliver, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Tenderini 159, Santiago, Chile
Benito Del Villar, Manager
Chile, Peru, Bolivia
Cables: PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Prat No. 175 (Casilla 378) Valparaiso, Chile
Horacio Recart. Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Casilla 675, Concepcion, Chile
HoNORio Garcia, Representative
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Casilla 137, Iquique, Chile
Srs. Martinez Hinos & Cia., Concessionaires
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Apartado 582, Lima, Peru
OsvALDO Urrutia, Branch Mgr.
Cuba, Mexico and Central America
A. L. Pratchett, General Mgr.
Panama, Jamaica, B. W. I., Guatemala, Puerto
Rico, Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF CUBA, Inc.
Raimundo Cabrera 112, Havana, Cuba
Cables: PARAMOUNT
Jasper Rappaport, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle Ayuntamiento No. 46, (Apartado Postal 108
bis, Mexico City, Mexico
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
P. O. Box 5071, Cristobal, Canal Zone
S. E. Pierpoint, Branch Mgr.
Cables: PARAMOUNT
PARAMOUNT FILMS OF GUATEMALA, Inc.
Agenda Para La America Central Apartado 253,
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Saul Jacobs, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, INC.
Apartado 653, Tanca 10^, San Juan, Puerto
Rico
J. P. Donohue, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Apartado 333, Bogota, Colombia
Via Buenaventura
Alvaro Reyes, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS. S. A.
Cali, Colombia, Via Buenaventura
(Shipping Station)
Pinke Fimvarb, Agent
Continental Europe
Fred W. Lange, Gen. Foreign Representative
France
Henri Klarsfeld, Director General
France, Belgium, Switzerland, Egypt, Algeria,
Tunis, Morocco
FILMS PARAMOUNT
1 Rue Meyerbeer, Paris, France
Cables: PARAMOUNT 96
Maurice Poirier, General Sales Mgr. for France,
Belgium and Northern Africa.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
Agence de Paris, 75, me de Romainville, Paris,
France
Robert Lenglet, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
5, rue de Neuwiller, Strasbourg, France
Nicolas Francais. Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
27, rue de Bethune, Lille, France
Leon Joannin, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
26-A, rue de la Bibliotheque, Marseilles, France
Edmond Lagneau, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
46, rue Peyronnet, Bordeaux, France
Marcel Collin, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
16, rue Stella, Lyon, France
Marcel Yot, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
51, rue Michelet, Alger, Algeria
Robert Rochefort, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
(Sous-Agence)
7, Avenue de Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
Andr^ Valensi. OfUce Manager
FILMS PARAMOUNT
(Sous-Agence)
136, Boulevard de la Gare, Casablanca, Morocco
Henry Mascaras. Office Manager
FILMS PARAMOUNT
23, rue Teviffik, Le Caire, Egypt
Maurice Faraud, Branch Mgr.
FILMS PARAMOUNT
31, Chaussee de Haecht, Brussels. Belgium
Emile Gourdon. Branch Mgr.
ROBERT ROSENTHAL
Agent General pour la Suisse, Reichensteiner-
strasse 14, Basle, Switzerland
Cables: ESOFILM
Germany and Central Europe
Andre Olsen, General Mgr.
Germany, Holland, Austria, Hungary. Yugo-
slavia, Roumania, Czecho-Slovakia, Poland
PARAMOUNT FILM A.G.
Friedrichstrasse 50/51, Berlin, Germany
Leo Horster, Mgr.
(Germany)
Cables: PARAMOUNT
F. GuHL, Branch Mgr.
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PARAMOUNT FILM A.-G.
Graf- Adolf strasse 83, Dusseldorf, Germany
W. TiLLMANS, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILM A.-G.
Kaiserstrasse 27, Frankfort a/M., Germany
H. FreyganGj Branch Mgr.
N. V. PARAMOUNT 'FILMS HOLLAND
399 Keizersgracht, Amsterdam, Holland
C. Peereboom, Branch Mgr.
A. LicHTSCHEiNDL, Dis. Mgr.
Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Roumania
PARAMOUNT FILMS G. m. b. H.
Neubaugasse I, Vienna VII, Austria
A. LicHTscHEiNDL, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMFORGALMI R. T.
Rakoczi-ut 59, Budapest VIII, Hungary
Dr. N. G. Palugyay, Branch Mgr.
Cables: PARAMOUNTFILM
YUGOSLAVENSKp D. D. ZA PROMET
Paramount Filmova, Frankopanska-ul 5a, Zagreb,
Yugoslavia
M. F. Jordan, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS S. A. R.
Str. Baratiei, 2, Bucarest, Roumania
Franz Siter, Branch Mgr.
R. Jellinek, Dtj. Mgr.
Czechoslovakia, Poland
PARAMOUNT FILMOVA Spol, s. r. c,
Stepanska Ul. 35, Prague, Czechoslovakia
R. Jellinek, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS sp. zogr. odp. Sienna 4,
Warsaw, Poland
M. Czaban, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS
Plac Marjacki 5, Lemberg, Poland
S. Tyktin, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS
Kosciuszki, 1, Kattowica, Poland
(Shipping Station)
Scandinavia
Carl P. York. Gen. Mgr.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
FILMAKTIEBOLAGET PARAMOUNT
Hamngatan 22, Stockholm, Sweden
Cables: PARAMOUNT
FILMAKTIESELSKABET PARAMOUNT
Vestre Boulevard 29, Copenhagen, Denmark
Harald Frost, Branch Mgr.
FILM-AKTIESELSKAPET PARAMOUNT
Stortingsgaten 12, Oslo, Norway
E. Eriksen, Branch Mgr.
q Y. PARAMOUNT FILMS, A. B.
Hogbergsgatan 47. Helsingfors, Finland
Harry Ham mar. Branch Mgr.
Spain, Portugal
M. J. Messeri, Managing Director
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
, 91 Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona, Spain
Cables: PARAMOUNT
Josfe Xaubet, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Edificio Carrion, Avenida Eduardo Dato, Madrid
Spain
L. H. Rubin, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Alameda Mazarredo, 6, Bilbao, Spain
Manuel de Diego, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS. S. A.
Calle Sorni, 14, Valencia, Spain
Raphael Alberola, Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Calle San Pablo, 41, Seville, Spain
E. FoNTA. Branch Mgr.
PARAMOUNT FILMS, S. A.
Rua Braamcamp, 10, Lisbon, Portugal
MoisES Israel, Branch Mgr.
Italy
Americo Aboaf, Managing Director
Italy, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria
S. A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via Magenta No. 10, Rome, Italy
Cables: PARAMOUNT
Pio Pandolfi, Alberici, Branch Mgr.
and Division Mgr. for Southern Italy
S. A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via G. Sanfelice No. 59, Naples, Italy
Cav Arrigo Bocchi, Branch Mgr.
S A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via Umberto 44/46, Catania, Italy
Mario Francisci, Branch Mgr.
S. A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via de' Boni No. 1, Florence, Italy
S A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Viale Brianza 32. Milan. Italy
Cesare Aboaf, Bravch Mgr.
S A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via del Mille No. 9. Turin, Italy
Mario Palladini, Branch Mar
S A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via Granello 3 p.t., Genoa. Italy
ViTTORio De Semo. Branch Mgr.
S A I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Piazza della Liberta No. 4, Trieste. Italy
CoNTE Edorardo Micheroux de Dillon,
Branch Mar.
S A. I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via Trieste 9-11, Padua. Italy
PiETRO Messori. Branch Mgr.
S A I. FILMS PARAMOUNT
Via Pietramellara No. 45, Bologna, Italy
GiACOMO Fresia, Branch Mgr.
Pathe News, Inc.
35 West 45th Street
Phone: Bryant 9-1300
New York City
PRESIDENT
Ned E. Depinet
GENERAL MANAGER
Frederic Ullman, Jr.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ned E. Depinet
James G. Harbord
Frederic Ullman, Jr.
Lunsford p. Yandell
William Mallard
Leo Spitz
Principal Distributing Corporation
1501 Broadway
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-8367
New York City
7000 Romaine St.
Hollywood, Cat.
PRESIDENT
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
E. H. Messer
GENERAL FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE
J. C.'Barnstyn: New York Office, 1540 Broad-
way, New York City. London Office, Re-
gency House, Warwick Street, London, W. I.
Radio City Music Hall
Radio City, N. Y.
PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOI
W. G. Van Schmus
VICE-PRESIDENTS
W. B. Todd
Leon Leonidoff
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SECRETARY
G. S. Eyssell
TREASURER
R. V. Downing
PRESS REPRESENTATIVE
Hazel Flynn
ASSISTANT PRESS REPRESENTATIVE
Fred L. Lynch
Radio Corporation of America
RCA Building
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Fhone: Columbus 5-5900
New York City
PRESIDENT
David Sarnoff
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Manton Davis, vice-president and general
counsel.
Otto S. Schairer, vice-president in charge of
patent department.
COMPTROLLER
H. A. Sullivan
TREASURER
George S. De Sousa
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Lunsford P. Yandell
SECRETARY
Lewis MacConnach
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Robert C. Proppe
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
Frank E. Mullen, Manager
SUBSIDIARIES
RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc., Front and
Cooper Streets, Camden, N. J., Elmer T. Cun-
ningham, president.
RCA Communications, Inc., 66 Broad Street.
New York, W. A. Winterbottom, vice-presi-
dent and general manager.
Radiomarine Corporation of America, 75 Varick
Streets, New York, Charles J. Pannill, presi-
dent.
R. C. A. Institutes, Inc., 75 Varick Streel,
New York, Charles J. Pannill, president.
National Broadcasting Company, Inc., RC>
Building, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York,
Lenox R. I.ohr, president.
RCA Institutes, inc.
75 Varick Street
New York City
Instruction in Radio and Associated Electronic Arts.
SUPERINTENDENT
W. F. Aufenanger
HEAD OF SOUND PICTURE DEPARTMENT
A. Preisman, A.B., E.E.
PURCHASING AGENT
R. Fitch
CHICAGO SCHOOL
1154 Merchandise Mart,
G. I. Martin, Assistant Superintendent.
Photoplione Sales
RCA Manufacturing Connpany, Inc.
Camden, N. J.
MANAGER
E. M. Hartley
ADVERTISING MANAGER
T. F. Joyce
ASSISTANT MANAGER
E. Auger, 411 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
Bernard Sholtz, 411 Fifth Avenue, New York
City.
BRANCHES
Atlanta, Ga., 490-2 Peachtree Street, N. E.
Baltimore, Md., 1705 Court Square Building.
Boston, Mass., 537 Statler Building.
Chicago, 111., 589 E. Illinois Street.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1339 Union Trust Building.
• Cleveland, Ohio, 830 Keith Building.
Dallas, Texas, 2211-13 Commerce Street.
Denver, Colo., 207 Midland Savings Building.
Detroit. Mich., 948 Book Building.
Hollywood, Cal., 1016 N. Sycamore Avenue.
Kansas City, Mo., 904 Davidson Building.
Memphis, Tenn., Columbia Mutual Tower.
Minneapolis, Minn., 1043 Plymouth Building.
New York City, 411 Fifth Avenue.
Philadelphia, Pa., 12 South 12th Street.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1206 Plaza Building.
San Francisco, Cal., 170 9th Street.
St. Louis, Mo., 3327 Lindell Boulevard.
Seattle, Wash., 1411 Fourth Avenue Building.
Syracuse, N. Y., 401 Loew State Building.
Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY AND ADVER-
TISING FOR RKO THEATRES
John E. Dowd
RKO Radio Pictures. Inc.
Radio City
COlumbus 5-6500
Netv York Citv
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
M. H. Aylesworth
PRESIDENT
Leo Spitz
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Ned E. Depinet, Vice-President in charge of
Distribution.
•Samuel J. Briskin, Vice-President in charge
of Production.
Wm. Mallard, Vice-President and General
Counsel.
TREASURER
W. H. Clark
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
George Muchnic
C. F. Woit
SECRETARY
Wm. Mallard
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
J. J. Nolan.
George Muchnic
Gordon E. You noma n
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Jules Levy
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN SALES
MANAGER
Cresson E. Smith
EASTERN AND CANADIAN SALES
MANAGER
E. L. McEvoY
SHORT SUBJECT SALES MANAGER
H. J. Michalson
FOREIGN SALES MANAGER
Phil Reisman
ADVERTISING. PUBLICITY AND EXPLOI-
TATION DIRECTOR
S. Barret McCormick
ASSISTANT TO GENERAL SALES MANAGER
A. A. Schubart
T. Finey
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EASTERN CENTRAL DISTRICT MANAGER
Nat Levy, 2310 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Mich.
Exchanges and Managers
Albany, C. R. Halligan, 1048 Broadway.
Boston, Ross Cropper, 60 Church St.
Buffalo, T. J. Walsh, 505 Pearl St.
Cincinnati, Stan Jacciues, 1634 Central Park-
way.
Cleveland, Herb Greenblatt, 2340 Payne Ave.
Detroit, J. Sharkey, 2310 Cass Ave.
Indianapolis, Roy Churchill, 428 No. Illinois
Avenue.
New Haven, Barney Pitkin, 134 Meadow
Street.
New York, R. S. Wolff, 630 Ninth Ave.
Philadelphia, F. L. McNamee, 302-10 No.
13th St.
Pittsburgh, George Lefko, 1623 Boulevard of
Allies.
Washington, R. J. Folliard, 203 Eye Street,
N. W.
Calgary, J. T. Droy, 8th Ave. W. at 6fh St.
Montreal, N. M. Durante, 5975 Monkland Ave.
St. John, Ernest Welpley, 92 Union Street.
Toronto, F. Meyers, 277-79 Victoria St.
Vancouver, W. S. Jones, Film Exchange
Building.
Winnipeg, Mark Plottel, Hargrave & Ellice
Sts.
NAT LEVY
District Manager, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit,
Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, Albany, Buffalo.
Philadelphia, Washington. Headquarters, De-
troit Exchange.
L. M. DEVANEY
District Manager, Canadian Branches. Head-
quarters, Toronto Office.
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN DIVISION
SALES MANAGER
Cresson E. Smith
MIDWESTERN DISTRICT
District Manager
W. E. Branson, 1023 South Wabash Avenue,
Chicago, 111.
Exchanges
Chicago, Jack Osserman, 1023 So. Wabash
Ave.
Des Moines, Lou Elman, 1113-15 High St.
Kansas City, T. R. Thompson, 1712-14
Wyandotte St.
Milwaukee. A. N. Schmitz, 1131 No. 8th St.
Minneapolis. L. E. Goldhammer, 1025 Currie
Avenue. North.
Omaha, A. M. Avery, 1508 Davenport St.
St. Louis. B. J. McCarthy, 3314-16 Olive St.
Sioux Falls. S. W. Fitch, 121 W. Twelfth St.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
District Manager
J. H. MacIntvre, 402 South Harwood Street,
Dallas Texas.
Atlanta,' H. M. Lyons, 191 Walton Street,
N. W.
Charlotte, R. C. Price, 227 West 4th Street.
Dallas, S. M. Sachs, 402 South Harwood
Street.
Jacksonville, C. W. Allen, 1262 West Adams
Street.
Memphis, P. M. Baker, 492 South Second
Street.
New Orleans, G. C. Brown, 1418-20 Cleveland
Avenue.
Oklahoma City, R. B. Williams, 706 West
Grand Avenue.
WESTERN DISTRICT
District Manaaer
H. C. Cohen, 1924 South Vermont Avenue,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Republic
Exchanges
Denver, J. H. Ashby, 807-21st St.
Los Angeles, N. P. Jacobs, 1924-26 So. Ver-
mont Avenue.
Portland, M. E. Cory, 915 N.W. 19th Avenue.
Salt Lake City, H. C. Fuller, 206 E. 1st St.
So.
San Francisco, G. W. Wolf, 251 Hyde St.
Seattle, E. A. Lamb, 2312 Second Ave.
CANADIAN DISTRICT
District Manager
L. M. Devaney, 277-79 Victoria Street, To-
ronto, Canada.
Calgary, J. T. Droy, 8th Avenue West at 6th
Street.
Montreal, Quebec, N. M. Durante, 5975 Monk-
land Avenue.
St. John, N. B., Ernest Whelpley, 92 Union
Street.
Toronto, Ont., F. Meyers, 277-79 Victoria
Street.
Vancouver, B. C, W. S. Jones, Film Ex-
change Building.
Winnipeg. Man., Mark Plottel, Hargrave and
Ellice Streets.
RKO STUDIOS, INC.
780 Gower Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
WAREHOUSE
630 Ninth Avenue, New York City (third floor).
Butte. Montana. 116-18 West Granite Street.
Republic Pictures Corporation
1776 Broadway
Nezv York City, N. Y.
Phone: Circle 6-1840
Cable: REPUBFILM
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Walter W. Vincent
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SAL'ES
T. T. MiLSTEIN
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF FOREIGN
SALES
M'^RRis Goodman
VICE-PRESIDENT
Milton C. Green
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Grover C. Schaefer
DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING-PUBLICITY
Al Adams
EASTERN SALES SUPERVISOR
Edward M. Schnitzer
CENTRAL SALES SUPERVISOR
Max Roth
WESTERN SALES SUPERVISOR
Grover C. Parsons
SOUTHERN SALES SUPERVISOR
H. H. Everett
MANAGER CONTRACT DEPARTMENT
Sam Hacker
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Walter W. Vincent, Chairman
Morris Goodman
Nathan Dobson
M. J. SlEGEL
R. W. Altschuler
BRANCHES AND MANAGERS
Albany, N. Y., 1046 Broadway, B. H. Mills.
Atlanta, Ga., 162 Walton Street. Carl Floyd
Boston, Mass., 25 Winchester Street, M. E.
Morey.
Buffalo, N. Y., 505 Pearl Street, J. Berkowitz.
Butte, Mont., 115 East Granite Street, J. H.
Sheffield.
Charlotte, N. C, 300 West Third Street, J. H.
Dillon.
Chicago, 111., 1304 South Wabash Avenue.
Harry Lorch.
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Ritchey — Screen©
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1635 Central Parkway, Wil-
liam Onie.
Cleveland, Ohio, 450 Film Building, Sam
Gorrel.
Dallas, Texas, 2011 Jackson Street, Lloyd Rust.
Denver, Colo., 2075 Broadway, Gene Gerbase.
Des Moines, Iowa, 1123 High Street, E. J. Til-
ton.
Detroit, Mich., 610 Film Exchange Building,
Sam Seplowin.
Indianapolis, Ind., 404 North Illinois Street, L.
W. Marriott.
Kansas City, Mo., 221 West 18th Street, Robert
Withers.
Little Rock, Ark., 108 Cross Street, B. F.
Busby.
Los Angeles, Cal., 1926 South Vermont Avenue,
Francis Bateman.
Memphis, Tenn., 395 South Second Street, W.
M. Snelson.
Milwaukee, Wis., 641 North Seventh Street,
J. G. F'rackman.
Minneapolis, Minn., 42 Glenwood Avenue, G.
Nathanson.
New Haven, Conn., 130 Meadow Street, Robert
Cobe.
New Orleans, La., 1307 Tulane Avenue, Leo
Seischnaydre.
New York City, N. Y., 630 Ninth Avenue, D.
M. Sohmer.
Oklahoma City, Okla., 623 West Grand Avenue,
Sol Davis.
Omaha, Nebr., 1514 Davenport Street, H. No-
vitsky.
Philadelphia, Pa., 1236 Vine Street, H. J.
LaVine.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1701 Boulevard of the Allies,
J. H. Alexander.
Portland. Ore., 925 North West 19 Avenue,
C. J. Fames.
St. Louis, Mo., 3214 Olive Street, Nat Stein-
berg.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 254 East First South
Street, W. M. Hughart.
San Francisco, Cal., 221 Golden Gate Avenue,
Floyd St. John.
Seattle, Wash., 2417 Second Avenue, E. Walton.
Tampa, Fla., 115 South Franklin Street, Henry
Glover.
Washington, D. C, 925 New Jersey Avenue,
N. W., Sam Flax.
EMPIRE FILMS, LTD., CANADA
Calgary, Alberta, 8th Avenue and 6th Street,
West, F. H. Fisher.
Montreal, Quebec, 5959 Monkland Avenue, I. H.
Allen.
St. John, N. B., 162 Union Street, Gerald M.
Hoyt.
Toronto, 277 Victoria Street, A. W. Perry.
Vancouver, B. C, 1204 Burrard Street, J. E.
Archer.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Film Exchange Building,
I. Coval.
EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE
L. E. Kalker, 76 Wardour Street, London, W.I.
Paris
Frank Bates, 8, Place de la Porte
ret, Paris, France.
-Champer-
Roxy Theatres Corporation
133 West 50th Street
Phone: Circle 7-6000
New York City
TRUSTEE
Howard S. Cullman
OFFICERS (As of April 18, 1932):
Harry G. Kosch, president.
A. D. Shurtleff, treasurer.
F. R. Reinlieb, assistant treasurer.
C. W. Griswold, secretary.
The company went into receivership in May
1932, and to date has been operated by the trustee
Sales-on-Sound Corporation
(.S.O.S. Corporation)
Main Office
628-644 Eleventh Avenue
from 46th to 47th Streets
Neiu York City
PRESIDENT
J. A. Tanney
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Arthur Arce
Saul Tanney
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
M. E. Edelston
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
N. Rosendahl
COMPTROLLER
David L. Mendel
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Stanley Press
CHIEF ENGINEER
J. L. Rifkin
SALES PROMOTION MANAGER
F. Louis Friedman
(Manufacturers and Export distributors of sound
equipment, 16 mm. and 35 mm., amplifiers,
soundheads, 16 mm. and 35 mm. portable
projectors, projection apparatus, rectifiers and
recording systems.)
MAIN PLANT
547 W. 46th Street, New York City.
WAREHOUSE
543 W. 47th St., New York City.
OTHER FACTORIES
636 Eleventh Avenue, New York City.
49-16 Metropolitan Ave., Maspeth, Queens, L. I.
EXPORT DEPARTMENT
636 Eleventh Avenue, New York City.
Arthur Arce, Export Manager.
Savoy Reeiand Printing Corporation
630 Ninth Avenue
New York City
Theatre programs, cards and posters.
Ritchey International Corporation
RKO Building, Rockefeller Center
Phone: Circle 7-7969
New York City
PRESIDENT
Norton V. Ritchey
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
James V. Ritchey
FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES
London
Arthur Levey, 26A North Audley Street, Lon-
don Wl.
Screeno Amusement Company
1018 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, III.
MANAGER
J. S. Markstein
PRODUCTS
"Screeno," a game played in theatres.
BRANCHES
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City,
Dallas, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New
Orleans, Oinaha. Indianapolis, Detroit, Great
Falls.
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Screeno-Scope Company
1018 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, III.
Screeno-Scope: A complete stereopticon machine
with permanent cards and equipment.
Branches in all the principal cities.
Select Productions
1776 Broadway
Phone: Circle 7-6275
New York City
PRESIDENT
William Saal
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
H. S. Brown,, Jr.
Sound Pictures, Inc.
1476 Broadzvay
Phone: BRyant 9-4242
New York City
PRESIDENT
Arthur E. Christie
TREASURER
William S. Remendi
SECRETARY
Nathan Lurie
SALES MANAGER
Harry Jordan
GENERAL MANAGER
Sydney N. Baruch
CHIEF ENGINEER
Joseph Dehan
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY
Jeanne Kingman
EXCHANGES
In the course of establishment in all important
cities.
Standard Ticket Register Corporation
1 600 Broadway
New York City
SALES DIRECTOR
George Mead
S. S. Sugar
5 East 57 th Street
New York City
Acoustical Consultant Architect.
Syndicate Pictures Corporation
(See Corporate Striicture Section)
Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Theatre Equipment Company
940 Quincy Street
Phone: 2-5364
Cable : Teco
Scranton, Pa.
Distributors and manufacturers of Theatre Sound
Systems, Public Address Systems and Theatre
Equipment.
Scree no — Twentieth
PRESIDENT, GENERAL ,SALES MANAGER
E. M. Tannenbaum
Time, Inc. — March of Time Division
369 East 41 st Street
Phone: VAnderbilt 3-2400
„„ _ New York City
PRODUCER
Louis de Rochemont
EDITORS
Louis de Rochemont
Roy E. Larsen
John S. Martin
FOREIGN EDITOR
Richard de Rochemont
SECRETARY-TREASURER
John R. Wood, Jr.
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING
Ralph Rolan
PUBLICITY MANAGERS
Charles H. Findley
Albert .Sindlinger
Tower Productions, Inc.
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Trans-Lux Daylight Picture Screen
Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Company
444 West 56th Street
Phone: COlumbus 5-3320
New York City
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Joseph M. Schenck
PRESIDENT
S. R. Kent
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
W. C. Michel
VICE-PRESIDENT
Darryl Zanuck
TREASURER
Sydney Towell
SECRETARY
Felix A. Jenkins
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
John P. Edmondson
T. H. Lang
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
W. S. Bell
R. B. SiMONSON
GENERAL MANAGER OF DISTRIBUTION
John D. Clark
EASTERN DIVISION MANAGER
William Sussman
■WESTERN DIVISION MANAGER
W. J. Kupper
CENTRAL DIVISION MANAGER
W. C. Gehring
DIRECTOR. ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY
Charles E. McCarthy
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Earl Wingart
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Arch Reeve
GENERAL FOREIGN MANAGER
Walter J. Hutchinson
DIRECTORS
Sidney R. Kent
W. C. Michel
H. Donald Campbell
Arthur W. Loasby
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20th Century — Fox
Hermann G. Place
Skton Porter
Sydney Towell
John D. Clark
John R. Dillon (Hayden Stone & Company,
25 Broad Street)
Felix A. Jenkins
Joseph M. Schenck
William P. Philips (200 West 56th Street)
DISTRICT MANAGERS
Edgar Moss, Philadelphia, Pa.
Thomas Bailey, Boston, Mass.
George A. Roberts, Cleveland, Ohio.
W. E. Scott, Kansas City, Mo.
H. G. Ballanck, Atlanta, Ga.
Herman Wouuer, San Francisco, Cal.
M. A. Levy, Minneapolis, Winn.
J. P. O'Loghlin, Toronto, Canada.
BRANCHES AND MANAGERS:
Albany, N. Y., 1052 Broadway, M. Grassgreen.
Atlanta, Ga., 197 Walton Street, N. W., Paul
Wilson.
Boston, Mass., 105 Broadway, E. X. Callahan.
Buffalo, N. Y., 496 Pearl Street, Sydney Sam-
son.
Charlotte, N. C, 308 South Church Street,
Philip Longdon.
Chicago, 111., 914 South Wabash Avenue, C. W
Eckhardt.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1632-38 Central Parkway, J. J
Grady.
Cleveland, Ohio, 2219 Payne Avenue, I. J
Schmertz.
Dallas, Texas, Twentieth Century-Fox Corpora
tion of Te-xas, 1801 Wood Street, H. R
Beiersdorf.
Denver, Colo., 2140 Champa Street, R. J. Mor
rison.
Des Moines, Iowa, 1300 High Street, Stanley
Mayer.
Detroit, Mich., 2211 Cass Avenue, Lester Sturm.
Indianapolis, Ind., 326 North Illinois Street,
George Landis.
Kansas City, Mo., 1720 Wyandotte Street, G.
W. Fuller.
Los Angeles, Cal., 2019 South Vermont Avenue,
John Dillon.
Memphis, Tenn., 151 Vance Avenue, T. W.
Young.
Milwaukee, Wis., 1016 North 8th Street, J. H.
Lorentz.
Minneapolis, Minn., 1101 Currie Avenue, North,
J. M. Podoloff.
New Haven, Conn., 114 Meadow Street, B. A.
Simon.
New Orleans, La., Twentieth Century-Fox Dis-
tributing Corporation, 218 South Liberty
Street, E. V. Landaiche.
New York City, 345 West 44th Street, H. H.
Buxbaum.
Oklahoma City, Okla., 10 North Lee Avenue,
C. W. Clark.
Omaha, Neb., 1502 Davenport Street, J. E. Scott.
Philadelphia, Pa., 302 North 13th Street. Sam
Gross.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1715 Boulevard of the Allies,
Ira H. Cohn.
Portland, Ore., 1932 N. W. Lovejoy Street,
Charles Powers.
St. Louis, Mo., 3330 Olive Street, B. B. Rein-
gold.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 216 East 1st South Street,
C. L. Walker.
San Francisco, Cal., 245 Hyde Street, G. M.
Ballentine.
Seattle, Wash., 2316 Second Avenue, Herndon
Edmond.
Washington, D. C, 932 New Jersey Avenue,
N. W.. Sam Wheeler.
CANADIAN DISTRICT MANAGER:
Toronto, Ont., 110 Bond Street, J. P. O'Loghlin.
CANADIAN MANAGERS:
Calgary, Alta., 717 Sixth Street West, V. M.
Skorey.
Montreal, Quebec, 5963 Monkland Avenue, Ed-
ward English.
St. John, N. B., 87 Union Street, R. G. March.
Toronto, Ont., 110 Bond Street, H. J. Bailey.
Vancouver, B. C. 1210 Burrard Street, J. E.
Patterson.
Winnipeg, Man., 365 Hargrave Street, J. H.
Huber.
SOUTH AMERICA
V. J. Schochet, managing director; assistant
P. M. Wir, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentine, Bahia Blanca, F. C. S., Calle Es-
tomba 241, C. Codebo.
Argentine, Buenos Aires, Calle Lavalle 1878,
E. Gill, (head office).
Argentine, Concordia, F.C.E.R. Entre Rios 565,
F. Fabbrizzi, (agent).
Argentine, Cordoba, Calle Ituzaingo 30, J. E.
Fama, (agent).
Argentine, Mendoza, F.C.P., Calle Lavalle 21,
H. Castagnetti.
Argentine, Rosario, F.C.C.A., Calle Santa Fe
868, P. Trulls.
Uruguay, Montevideo, Cuareim 1262, J. M
Sanchez.
BRAZIL
J. C. Bavetta, managing director, Rio de Ja
neiro, Brazil.
Brazil, Bahia, 21 Rua Visconde de Rosario, A
I. Caramura.
Brazil, Juiz de Fora, 209 Rua Marechal Deo
doro, C. Correa.
Brazil, Porto Alegre, 729 Rua Dos Andradas
G. Morra.
Brazil, Recife, Rua Marquez de Olinda 296, J
Barbosa Da Sylva.
Brazil, Ribeirao Preto, 68 Rua Sao Sebastiao
J. Rezende.
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rua Sta. Luzia 89-20
(Caixa Postal 989), A. Rosenvald.
Brazil, Sao Paulo, Rua da Triumphe 55, R.
Rosenvald.
Chile, Santiago, 260 Calle Estade, (Casilla 4120)
A. Ruscica (head office).
Chile, Valparaiso, Calle Prat No. 773, V.
Marone.
Peru, Lima, Pileta De La Mercede 148, P. O.
Box 170, S. Chiesa (head office).
GREAT BRITAIN
F. L. Harley, managing director, R. S. Dawes,
sales manager, London, W. I., England.
England, Birmingham, 51 John Bright Street,
V. R. Jones.
England, Leeds, 54 Aire Street, M. Lawrence.
England, Liverpool, 51 Norton Street, J. Todd.
England, London, 13 Berners Street, W. I., A.
Wesson (head office},.
England, Manchester, 38 King Street, West,
H. C. Newman.
England, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 189 Westgate Road,
H. T. Holdstock.
Ireland, Dublin, 9-B, Lower Abbey Street, B. T.
Britten.
Scotland, Glasgow, 142a St. Vincent Street, W.
Carruthers.
Wales, Cardiff, Dominion Arcade, Queen Street,
G. Dartnall.
EUROPEAN MANAGER, Benjamin Miggins,
headquarters in Paris, France.
SCANDINAVIA
C. Nielsen, district manager, Stockholm,
Sweden.
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Denmark, Copenhagen, 16 Raad Huspladsen, H.
Frandsen.
Finland, Helsingfois, Glogatan 8, B. Biornstad.
Norway, Oslo, Odd-Fellow Garden, T. Isdahl, Jr.
Sweden, Stockholm, Kungsgatan 12-14, C.
Nielsen.
SOUTHERN EUROPE
Algeria, Algiers, 45 Rue Sadi Carnot, A. M.
Brotons.
Belgium, Brussels, 16 Place Des Martyrs, G.
Van Wynaerde.
France, Bordeaux, 6 Bis, Rue Du Temple, M.
Brianaud.
France, Lille, 3 Rue De La Chambre Des
Comptes, A. Lafon.
France, Lyons, 27 Rue Sala, A. Colin.
France, Marseilles, 35 Boulevard De Longchamp,
R. Robert.
France, Paris, 27-33 Avenue Des Champs
Elysees, L. Lhuintre (head office).
France, Strasburg, 16 Rue De La Course, R.
Parsy.
Morocco, Casablanca, Rue Clemenceau 2. J.
Fredj.
Switzerland, Geneva, 18 Rue de la Croix d'Or,
F. Reyrenns.
ITALY
B. Fux, managing director, Rome, Italy.
Bologna. Via Carlo Alberto 4, M. Bertelli.
Catania, 32 Via S. Euplio, L. Giorgi.
Florence, Via Vecchietti, No. 9, G. Lauricella.
Genoa, Via Granello 9 Rosso, M. DePaolis.
Milan, Piazzale Principessa Clotilde 10, M.
Stefanutti.
Naples, 116 Via Roma (Palazo Tucci), G.
Mari.
Padua, Via Uga Foscolo, J. Milani.
Rome, Via Vicena, 5, A. Milli (head office).
Trieste, Piazza Delia Liberta 4, G. Ferri.
Turin, Via Pomba 23, U. Bassi.
SPAIN
E. F. Lomba, managing director, Barcelona,
Spain.
Portugal, Lisbon, Rua Eugenio Dos Santos 110-
30, H. Levy.
Spain, Barcelona, 280 Valencia, F. Lopez (head
office).
Spain, Bilbao, Calle Elcano 23, A. V. Arch.
Spain, Coruna, Garcia Hernandez 169, P. Bis-
tagne.
Spain, Madrid, PI. Delcallao, 4. A. Lopez.
Spain, Seville, Maria de Gracia b., E. Nuchera.
Spain, Valencia, 1 Avenida Nicolas Salmeron,
M. Marchori.
CENTRAL EUROPE (WEST)
R. A. Kreier, Manager of Germany, Berlin.
Esthonia, Tallinn (Reval), Lai 33, Ed. Thomson
and Company (Agent).
Germany, Berlin, 225 Friedrichstrasse. E.
Schmidt (head office).
Germany, Dusseldorf, Konigsallee 62, W. Alt-
hoff.
Germany, Frankfurt a/m, Taunusstr. 52/60, F.
Praunsmandtl.
Holland, Amsterdam, Rokin 38, L. Groen.
Latvia, Riga, Skolas lola 3a, G. Joffe.
Lithuania, Kaunas (Kovne), Maironio G-VE 19
Miss J. Ostrauskaite, agent.
Poland, Katowice, Sw. Jana 12, W. Lipinski.
Poland, Lemburg, Jaaiellonska 20, A. Jesiotr.
Poland, Warsaw, Moniuszki 11, J. Weinreb,
(head office).
CENTRAL EUROPE (EAST)
District manager, H. J. Gell, Vienna, Austria.
Austria, Vienna, VI Mariahilferstrasse 47, H.
J. Gell.
Czecho-Slovakia, Prague, 11 Poric 15, L. Brand-
feld (head office).
20+h Century— Fox
Hungary, Budapest VIII, Rakoczi Ut 9 Szam, K.
Matzner.
Jugo-Slavia, Zagreb, Jelacicev Trg 1, E.
Spitzer.
Roumania, Bucharest 111, Bui. Regele Alexan-
dru I, A. Paucker (head office).
Roumania, Clyj, Strada Dragos Voda 1, P.
Bleyer.
NEAR EAST
Bulgaria, Sofia, Batcho Kiro 1, C. Louloudo-
poulo (agent).
Egypt, Alexandria, 10 De La Rue Fouad Ler,
L. Giordano.
Greece, Athens, 6 Benachi Street, Kastoria
Building, C. Louloudopouk).
Palestine, Tel-Aviv, 7 Elieser Ben Yehuda
Street, S. Grinwald.
Iraq (and Persia), Bagdad, Exchange Square
New Street No. 224/1, M. H. Gabbay (Agent).
Syria, Beyrouth, Avenue Allenby, M. Amme,
(agent).
Turkey, Istanbul, Istiklal 193, Husein Aga
Beyoglu, R. Nowotny.
AUSTRALASIA
S. S. Crick, managing director; A. A. Gregory,
general sales manager, Sydney, Australia.
Australia, Adelaide, Berger House, 88-90 Currie
Street, A. Olerenshaw.
Australia, Melbourne, 365 Lonsdale Street, R. L.
Rowe, district manager, A. B. Jepson, mana-
ger.
Australia, Perth, 623 Wellington Street (Film
House), A. E. Lightfoot.
Australia, Brisbane, Circular Quay Building,
Queen Street, D. C. Graham.
Australia, Sydney, 97 Goulburn Street, A.
Thorn.
New Zealand, Wellington, 55 Courtenay Place
E. L. Rutledge (district manager, N. Z.) M.
Toomey, (manager).
New Zealand, Auckland, Guthrie Brown Build-
ing, Albert Street, D. Leys.
ORIENT AND INDIA
G. Goodman, district manager, Shanghai, China.
MALAYSIA
Dutch East Indies, Batavia "C," Rijswijk, C.
Mayer (head office).
Dutch East Indies, Soerabaia, Gang Onderling
Boland 8, W. H. Seth.
Straits Settlements, Singapore, 76 Orchard
Road, K. Goldsmith.
French Indo-China, Saigon, 145 Rue Chaigneau,
A. B. David and Company, Ltd. (agent).
INDIA
Bombay, Roxy Chambers, New Queen's Road,
Girgaum, L. B. Steedman (head office).
Calcutta, 19- A Chowringhee Road, C. B. New-
berry, assistant manager.
Lahore Punjab, 0pp. Dayal Singh Mansions,
The Mall, K. T. Mudnaney.
Madras, 1-17 Mount Road, G. R. Bijoor.
FAR EAST
China, Hongkong, Kings Theatre Building, J. A.
Summerfield.
China, Shanghai, 142 Museum Road, Capitol
Building, (P. O. Box 1984), L. Paulson (head
office).
China, Tientsin, 237 Victoria Road, T. E.
Lopato.
Kwantung, Darien, 5 Higashi Koen-Cho, B.I.
Drisin.
Manchuria, Darien, 5 Tsushima-cho, B. I. Drisin.
Manchuokuo, Harbin, Hotel Siberia, 10 Kom-
mercueskaya Street, J. E. Kalihman (agent).
Japan, Fukuoka City, Meijibashi-Dori, M.
Isoda (agent).
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United Artists
Japan, Osaka, 38-1 Chome, Minami-Dori, W. G.
Schwartz.
Japan, Tokyo, Idzumo Building, No. 2 Ginza 8
Chorae, A. Doyle.
Korea, Seoul, P. O. Box 27, W. W. Taylor
and Company (agent).
Philippine Islands, Manila, 518-520 Reina
Regente Binondo, D. B. Lederman.
CARIBBEAN
W. W. Sullivan, district manager. Colon, Re-
public of Panama.
Colombia, Barranquilla, Calle Santander No.
33 Entre 20 De Julio y Cuartel, H. Castillo,
agt.
Colombia, Bogota, Apartado Nacional No. 1107,
J. M. Amodio (head office).
Colombia, Call, Calle 13 No. 114, A. Concha.
Republic of Panama, Colon, Parcel Post, 5004
Front Street, Apartado No. 128; first class
mail P. O. Box 5023 Cristobal, C.Z., W. W.
Sullivan.
Venezuela, Caracas, Veroes A. Ibarras No. 1-3,
(P. O. Box 2008), J. Lindsay (head office).
Venezuela, Maracaibo, Calle Urdaneta 28, H.
Valdivieso.
Cuba, Havana, Consulado 85, R. Garcia.
Mexico, Mexico, D. F. Uruguay 60, G. Mohme.
Porto Rico, San Juan. Parada S, Puerta de
Tierra, C. Zeno.
United Artists Corporation
729 Seventh Avenue
Phone: BRyant 9-7300
New York City
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Mary Pickford, First vice-president.
Dennis F. O'Brien, general counsel.
George J. Schaefer, vice-president and general
manager.
Arthur W. Kelly, vice-president in charge of
foreign sales.
Harry D. Buckley, in charge of corporate
matters.
TREASURER
Harry P. Muller
ASSISTANT TREASURER
N. A. Thompson
SECRETARY
Lloyd Wright
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Edward C. Raftery
ASSISTANT TO GENERAL MANAGER
Harry Gold
Paul Lazarus
ADVERTISING-PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Monroe W. Greenthal
PLAYDATE DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Jack Wregge
FOREIGN SALES MANAGER
Thomas Patrick Mulrooney
DIRECTORS
Mary Pickford, Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fair-
banks, Samuel Goldwyn, Alexander Korda,
Edward C. Raftery, Dennis F. O'Biien, Sir
Connop Guthrie.
EASTERN DIVISION MANAGER — Harry
Gold, Home Office, 729 Seventh Avenue, New
York City.
EASTERN DIVISION
Boston, Mass., 52 Church Street — John J. Dervin.
sales manager; Joseph Carroll, office manager.
Buffalo, N. Y., 505 Pearl Street— Sidney Lehman.
sales manager; J. A. Bykowski, office manager.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1634 Central Parkway Boulevard
— Max Stahl, sales manager; C. A. Weinberg,
office manager.
Cleveland, Ohio, 1611 East 21st Street— A. M.
Goodman, sales manager, Leslie Dowdell, office
manager.
Indianapolis, Ind., 408 North Illinois Street —
William Rosenthal, sales manager; Otto Ebert,
office manager.
New Haven, Conn., 134 Meadow Street — Lou
Wechsler, sales manager; Mary O'Brien, office
manager.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1717 Boulevard of the Allies —
C. Eisman, sales manager; Charles L. Dortic,
office manager.
SOUTHERN DIVISION MANAGER— Charles
Stern, Atlanta Office, 183 Walton Street, At-
lanta, Georgia.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
.\tlanta, Ga., 183 Walton Street— Fred A. Rohrs,
sales manager; E. H. Havs, office manager.
Charlotte, N. C, 224 West Second Street — Fred
Jay Schrader, sales manager; Elmer McKinley,
office manager.
Dallas, Texas, 308 South Harwood Street — J.
Frank Shea, sales manager; Roy Sachs, office
manager.
New Orleans, La., 147 South Liberty Street — G.
R. Frank, sales manager; J. S. Moreland, office
manager.
New York City, 630 Ninth Ave — Charles Rosen-
zweig, sales manager; Moe Streimer, special
representative; Edward Mullen, office manager.
Philadelphia, Pa., 1304 Vine Street— H. G. Bod-
kin, sales manager; Elizabeth McCaffrey, office
manager.
Washington, D. C, 924 New Jersey Avenue, N. W.
— Charles Kranz, sales manager; Morton L.
Katz, office manager.
MIDWESTERN DIVISION MANAGER— J. D.
Goldhar, Detroit Exchange.
MIDWESTERN DIVISION
Chicago, 111., 831 South Wabash Avenue — Irving
Schlank, sales manager; Charles Kamp, office
manager.
Detroit, Mich., 2310 Cass Avenue — M. Dudelson,
sales manager; Sidney Bowman, office manager.
Kansas City, Mo., 221 West 18th Street — William
E. Truog, sales manager; MacAfee Robertson,
office manager.
Milwaukee, Wis., 1137 North 8th Street— J. S.
Abrose, sales manager; Abe Chapman, office
manager.
Minneapolis, Minn., 1109 Currie Avenue North —
Ralph Cramblet, sales manager; Casper Choin-
ard, office manager.
Omaha, Neb., 1508 Davenport Street — D. V. Mc-
Lucas, sales manager; Leo J. Doty, office
manager.
St. Louis, Mo., 3312 Olive Street— William Feld-
stein, sales manager; Raymond Curran, office
manager.
FARWESTERN DIVISION MANAGER— Ben
Fish, Los Angeles Exchange.
FARWESTERN DIVISION
Denver, Colo., 2065 Broadway — Al Hoffman, sales
manager; Bernard Mariner, office manager.
Los Angeles, Cal., 1966 South Vermont Avenue —
Ewen MacLean, sales manager; W. B. Pollard,
office manager.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 214 East First South Street
— R. J. Cadman, sales manager; J. E. Madsen,
office manager.
San Francisco, Cal., 255 Hyde Street — D. J.
McNerney, sales manager; W. M. Bigford,
office manager.
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Seattle, Wash., 2403 Second Avenue — Guy
Navarre, sales manager; H. Harden, office
manager.
CANADIAN DISTRICT MANAGER— H. M.
Masters, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
CANADIAN DIVISION
Calgary, Alta., 708 Eighth Avenue West— A. Fein-
stein, sales manager.
Montreal, Quebec, 5975 Monkland Avenue, Notre
Dame De Grace— A. J. Jeffery, sales manager.
St. John, N. B., 96 Union Street — Charles S.
Chaplin, sales manager.
Toronto, Ontario, 277 Victoria Street — S. Glazer,
sales manager; H. Kohen, office manager.
Vancouver, B. C., Film Exchange Building — 1214
Burrard Street — S. Nagler, sales manager.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, 403 Film Exchange Building
— D. Griesdorf, sales manager.
Note — address all Canadian correspondence to
Toronto.
FOREIGN OFFICES AND DISTRIBUTORS
OF UNITED ARTISTS CORP.
FOREIGN OFFICES
BRITISH ISLES
Head Office: Maurice Silverstone, General Man-
ager; E. T. Carr, General Sales Manager;
Lacy W. Kastner, Sales Manager, United
Artists, (Export) Ltd. United Artists Corpora-
tion, Ltd., Film House, Wardour Street, London.
W. 1. England. Cable address: UNARTISCO.
Branches
London, W. Walsh, Film House, Wardour Street.
Birmingham, L. Edgar, 1-7 Hill Street.
Leeds, J. Baker, Lillies Chambers, 39 Albion
Street.
Liverpool, Sidney Dubow, 14 Norton Street.
Manchester, E. G. Milloy, 3, Tie Parsonage,
Deansgate.
Newcastle, A. Henderson, Waterloo Chambers, 11
Bath Avenue.
Dublin, Ireland, J. J. Martin, 71 Middle Abbey
Street.
Glasgow, Scotland. W. Bendon, 240 Cylde Street.
Cardiff, Wales, H. J. Williamson, 40, Charles
Street.
FRANCE
Head Office, Georges Rouvier, General Manager,
Les Artistes Associes. S. A., 25-27 due d'Astorg,
Paris, 8, France. Cable address: UNARTISTU.
Branches
Bordeaux, Roger Schwartz, 34 Rue Rodrigue
Pereire.
Lille, Maurice Feyaubois, 8 a 14 Rue Anatole
France.
Lvons. Maurice Lajoie. C Rue du Bat d'Argent.
Marseilles, Joseph Paul Paulet, 55 Boulevard
Longchamp.
Paris. Daniel Bauby, 25-27 rue d'Astorg.
Strasbourg, Maurice H. Brussel, 2 rue de Neu-
wilier.
Algiers. Tunis, and Morocco, Isadore Isner, 1 1
rue Auber, Algiers, Algeria.
BELGIUM
Marcel Coppens, Les Artistes Associes, S. A.,
Beige, 33 Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, Brus-
sels, Belgium. Cable address: UNARTISTU.
DENMARK
Ingolf Madsen, United Artists Corporation, Ham-
merichsgade 14, Copenhagen V, Copenhagen.
Denmark. Cable address: BIGFOUR.
CHECHOSLOVAKIA
O. B. Mantell, United Artists Spolecnast. s. r. o..
Vaclavske Namesti No. 49, Palais Avion. Prague
IT. Czechoslovakia. Cable address: UNITED
FILM.
United Artists
SPAIN
Head Office and Barcelona Branch: W. B. Morgan,
Los Artistas Asociados, Rambla de Cataluna 62,
Barcelona, Spain. Cable address: UNARTISTU.
Branches
Madrid, Jaime Bonastre, 27 Avenida de Eduardo
Dato.
Sevilla, Evaristo Laguna Sanchez, Calle de Sierpes
33.
Bilbao, Emilio Betran, Elcano 25.
Valencia, Miguel Lopos Ferrandiz, Germanias, 16
bajo Isqda.
CANARY ISLANDS
Fernando O'Shanahan Bravo de Laguna, Viera y
Clavijo 32, Las Palmas, Canary Islands.
BALEARIC ISLANDS
Ramon Balet, Pallacio 16, Palma Mallorca,
Balearic Islands.
SWEDEN
Harold Astrom, United Artists Aktiegolag, Kungs
gatan 13, Stockholm, Sweden. Cable address:
UNARTISTU.
SWITZERLAND
Paul Rappaport, Unartisco, S. A., 3 rue de la
Confederation, Geneva, Switzerland. Cable ad-
dress: UTARTISTU.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
CUBA
Latin Divisional Manager: Walter Gould.
Henry Weiner, United Artists Corp. of Cuba,
S. A., 39 y 41 Rafael Maria de Labra, Havana,
Cuba. Cable address: UNARTISCO.
MEXICO
G. Saenz, agent.
PUERTO RICO
J. S. Barkey, United Artists Corp. of P. R.,
P. O. Box 1399, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Cable
address: UNARTISCO.
DUTCH WEST INDIES
Agents
Aruba, W. R. McCracken, c/o Lago Oil & Trans-
port Co.. Ltd.. Aruba, D.W.I.
Willemstad, Curacao, S. E. L. Maduro and Sons;
cable address: Madurosons.
COLOMBIA
Head Office: W. F. Frohlich, United Artists Corp.
de Colombia, Calle 18-No. 6-08, (do not use for
mail), Bogota, Colombia.
Ordinary Mail: Apartado Nacional 383.
Air Mail: Correo Aerco Aptdo. 3729.
Cable: Unartisco.
Aornts
Cauca Valley, Jose A. Velasco, Call, Colombia.
Cartagena. Luis A. Borda, Cartagena, Colombia.
Barranquilla, Ramiro Vengoechea, Barranquilla,
Colombia.
Medellin — Sr. Pinke Finvarb, Calle 53. Maracaibo
49-82.
CRISTOBAL
Head Office: Paul Wir, United Artists Corpora-
tion, P. O. Box 5044. Cristobal, Canal Zone.
Cable address: UNARTISCO.
Agents
Costa Rica, L. Larrad, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Ecuador, Alberto Puig Arosemena, Apartado 526,
Quito, Ecuador.
Guatemala, Frederico Gonzales H., Apto. Postal
205, Guatemala City.
Nicaragua, Victor M. Delgadillo, 420 Primcra
Avenue, S. E. Managua, Nicaragua.
Salvador, Esteben Ulloa M., San Salvador, El
Salvador.
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Peru, Carlos Dogny, Casilla Correo No. 2040,
Lima, Peru.
Venezuela, Messrs. Muro and Carcel; Luis H.
Muro, Edificio Principal, Apartado 1001, Caracas,
Venezuela. Cable address: Muro. Salvador
Carcel, P. O. Box 87, Maracaibo, Venezuela.
Trinidad, Alfred Pereira, 36 South Quay, Port
ot .Spain, Trinidad.
ARGENTINE, URUGUAY AND PARAGUAY
Head Office: Guy P. Morgan, U. A. South Amer-
ican Corp., Lavalle 1747-51, Buenos Aires, Ar-
gentine. Cable address: UNARTISCO.
Branches
Buenos Aires, Armando Maida, Lavalle 1747-51,
Buenos Aires, Argentine.
Bahia Blanca, Roberto Tauron, Soler 123, Bahia
Blanca, Argentine.
Cordoba, S. Mario Catini, Calle Rosario de Sta.
Fe 223, Cordoba, Argentine.
Rosario, E. Zanovello, Calle Maipu 953, Rosario,
Argentine.
Zona Oeste, Leon E. Benmuyal, Lavalle 1747,
Buenos Aires, Argentine.
General Pico F. C. O., Jaime Rotmistrovsky,
General Guemes 879.
CHILE
Santiago, Diego Arzeno, Estado 91, 30 Piso,
Santiago, Chile.
Agents
Concordia, Jose U. Tavella> 3 de Febrero 133,
Concordia, Argentine.
Mendoza, A. Armella Castells, Las Heras 176,
Mendoza, Argentine.
Sarite Fe, Leopoldo Samper, Rivadavia 2875, Santa
F'e, Argentine.
Tucuman, North Argentine Films, 24 de Setiembre
568, Tucuman, Argentine.
Uruguay, Bernardo Glucksmann, Av. 18 de Julio
Esq.; Rio Branco, Montevideo, R. O. del
Uruguay. Cable address: GLUCKSCINE.
BRAZIL
Head Office: Enrique Baez, General Manager,
U. A. of Brazil, Inc., Cai.xa Postal 569, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. Cable address: UNARTISCO.
Branches
Rio de Janeiro, Emilio Lacoste, Rua Alvaro Alvim,
52, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Porto Alegre, Marino Cestari, Rua Capitao Mon-
tanha 105, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Bello Horizonfe. J. B. da Costa Nunes Edificio
Cine Brasil, Salas 802/804, Caixa Postal 254.
Recife, Arthur F'. de Andrude, Rua Mariz e
Barros 328, Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Sao Paulo, Racine Guimaraes, Rue do Triumpho
178, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Botucatu, Jose \'ita, Jr., Botucatu, Brazil.
Curityba, Eduardo Guimaraes, Novo Hotel Braz,
Avenida Joao Pessoa, Curityba, Est. de Parana.
Agents
Ribeirao Preto, Domingo Cesarini, Agencia Cine-
matographica Uniao, Rua Sao Salvador 37.
Ribeirao Preto, Est. de S. Paulo, Brazil.
Sao Salvador, Jose De Araujo, Caixa Postal 514,
Sao Salvador, Est. da Bahia, Brazil.
Bello Horizonte, Nelson C. Bastos, Caixa Postal
254, Bello Horizonte, Brazil.
Juiz de Fora, Nelson C. Bastos, Caixa Postal 40,
Juiz de Fora, Est. de Minos, Brail.
Cruzeiro, Nicolau Gioso, Rua Major Hermogenes
26, Cruzeiro, Est. de S. Paulo.
Rio Preto, Antonio Curti, C. Postal 190, Rio
Preto, Est. de S. Paulo.
AUSTRALASIA
Head Office: Cecil Marks, General Manager, United
Artists (Aust.), Ltd., 221-225 Elizabeth Street,
Sydney, N. S. W., Australia, P. O. Box 3278.
Branches
Sydney, A. K. Carmichael, 221-225 Elizabeth
Street, Sydney, New South Wales.
Adelaide, I. P. Levoi, Berger House, 88 Currie
Street, Adelaide, South Australia.
Brisbane, F. W. Kenny, Maritime Bldg., Circular
Quay, Petries Bight, Brisbane, Queensland.
Melbourne, Alwyn A. Sherlock, 234 Swanston
Street, Melbourne, Victoria.
Perth, Eric Lamb, Film House, 621a Wellington
Street, Perth, West Australia.
New Zealand, Bernie Allen, 55 Courtenay Place,
Wellington, New Zealand.
INDIA, BURMA AND CEYLON
Head Office and Bombay Branch: H. A. O'Connor,
United Artists Corporation, Marshall Building,
Frere & Ballard Road, Bombay, India. Cable
address: UNARTISCO.
Branches
Bombay, J. G. Kamat, Marshall Building, Bom-
bay, India.
Calcutta, E. G. Hartley, Tower House, Chow-
ringhee Square, Calcutta, India. Cable address:
UNARTISCO.
Lahore, D. J. Diwan, 5, Dayal Singh Trust Build-
ing, The Mall, Lahore, India.
FAR EAST
CHINA
Alexander Krisel, General Film Exchange, 142
Museum Road, Shanghai, China. Cable address:
LESIRK.
JAPAN
Head Office and Tokyo Branch: Albert A. Lowe,
United Artists Corp. of Japan, P. O. Box 443
Central, Tokyo, Japan. Cable address: UNAR-
TISCO.
Branches
Kyushu, Kingo Obata, F'ukutoku Building, Kyu-
shu, Japan.
Osaka, Shimhashi Bldg. (4th Floor) No. 16,
Suyeyoshihashi-dori 4- chonie, Minami-ku. Osaka
Manchuoko, Nagata Hirata, 189 Mishi Koen-cho
Dairen.
S. Utsumi, Shimbashi Building, 16 Suyeyoshi-
bashi-Dori, 4-chome, Minami-Ku, Osaka.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Charles H. Core, United Artists Corporation, P. O.
Box 434, Manila, Philippine Islands. Cable ad-
dress: UNARTISCO.
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
■^fax Baker, United Artists Corporation, 80 Or-
chard Road, Singapore, Straits Settlements. Cable
address: UNARTISCO.
NETHERLAND EAST INDIES
Paul T. Lee, United Artists Corporation, Secre-
tariewey 3, Batavia-Centrum, Java, N. E. I.
Cable address: UNARTISCO.
Tjioe Hoo Hwa, Gang Onderling Belang 3, Soera-
baja, N. E. I. Java.
Distrihtitors
AUSTRIA
Dr. Hauser & Co., G.M.B.H., Neubaugasse 38.
Vienna VII, Austria. Cable address: HAUSU-
NET.
BULGARIA
Edward Ventura, Rakowski, 104. Sofia, Bulgaria.
EGYPT, SYRIA, PALESTINE
Ideal Motion Pictures. 4, Sharia Manakh, P. O.
B. 1501, Cairo; Egypt. Cable address ANESTI.
ESTHONIA. LATVIA, LITHUANIA
(Baltic States)
Ars Film, Vabadusplatz 5, Tallinn (Reval),
Esthonia.
ARS Film, A. G.. Elizabetes lela, 61, Riga, Latvia.
F'ilm House, Ars A. G., Kovno (Kaunas), Lithu-
ania.
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FINLAND
A<lams Filnii 0/Y, Mikonkatu 13, Helsingfors.
GERMANY
l.ayerische Film, G.M.B.H., 2 SW Sonnenstrasse
15, Munich, Germany.
Itala Film G.M.B.H., SW 68 Friedrichstrasse 235
iBeiiin, Germany.
GREECE
(Including Albania and Cyprus)
Cine Alliance Hellenique, 2 Rue Omirou, Athens
HOLLAND
f P- ^arnstijn, Hoefkade 9, The Hague, Hoi
Jand Cable address: BARNSFILM, THE
HUNGARY
Unitas Filmkolcsonzo Es Filmforgalmi K F T
45 Erzsebet. Korut, Budapest VII, Hungary.
Tncolor Film, Dohany-Utca 68, Budapest VII.
AT • r . . ITALY
aiano Luponni, Artisti Associati, 11 via XX Set
TISTU ^°""'' '^''''^' ^"'''^ address: UNAR
' JUGOSLAVIA
Haas Kleinlein, Bereslaviceva Ulica Bron II
Zagreb.
NORWAY
Kommunernes Filmscentral A/S, Tolbodgt 35-11
Olso, Norway.
POLAND
P^rjedrich Fleminger, National Film Corporation,
15 Aleja Jerozolimska, Warsaw, Poland. Cable
address: NAFILMKO.
PORTUGAL
Sonoro Filme, Ltda., 35 Praca dos Restauradores
Lisbon, Portugal.
ROUMANIA
Vesca Film, Bucarest, 2, Strada Cobalescu 41.
TURKEY
x?*""®', .^■S"*^''' Eisenstein & Co., Imam Sokak
No. 14, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey.
SOUTH AFRICA
VI.G.M. Films (S. A.) Pty., Ltd., 8 Elofif Street
Ext. P. O. Box 5493), Johannesburg, South
Africa. Cable address: METROFILMS.
Universal Pictures Company, Inc.
1250 Sixth Avenue, N. Y. C.
Phone -.Circle 7-7100
PRESIDENT
R. H. Cochrane
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Charles Rogers
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
J. Cheever Cowdin
TREASURER
C. B. Paine
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Eugene F. Walsh
SECRETARY
WiLLARD S. McKay
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Helen E. Hughes
GENERAL COUNSEL
WiLLARD S. McKay
MANAGER BRANCH OPERATIONS
Oscar C. Binder
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
James R. Grainger
SHORT PRODUCT MANAGER
Eddie Bonns
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Paul Gulick
ADVERTISING MANAGER
J. A. HiRSCH
EXPLOITATION MANAGER
Joe Weil
PROGRAM DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Sidney Singerman
EXPORT MANAGER
N. L. Manheim
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT CHIEF
Sam Sedran
MANAGER, SALES ACCESSORIES DEPART
MENT
Andrew H. Sharick
HEAD OF EXPLOITATION, ADVERTISING
AND PUBLICITY
P. D. Cochrane
CHARGE OF LABORATORY AND PRINT
SUPPLY
J. V. Ward
TALENT SCOUT
H. Evans
MANAGER NON-THEATRICAL
H. Stern
DIRECTOR UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
Charles Ford
EASTERN SALES MANAGER
F. J. A. McCarthy
WESTERN SALES MANAGER
E. T. Gomersall
DISTRICT MANAGERS
S. Wittman, 630 Ninth Avenue, N. Y.
H. D. Graham, 193 Walton Street, Atlanta.
W. J. Hei NEMAN, 1960 South Vermont Avenue,
Los Angeles, Cal.
A. J. Heiman, 37 Piedmont Street, Boston.
EXCHANGE MANAGERS
Eastern Division
Albany, N. Y., 1054 Broadway, Pete Dana.
Atlanta, Ga., 193 Walton Street, J. Ezell.
Boston, Mass., 37 Piedmont Street, W. P. Kelly.
Buffalo, N. Y., 505 Pearl Street, N. Sauber.
Charlotte, N. C, 313 South Church Street, James
Hobbs.
Cincinnati, O., 1634 Central Parkway, Paul E.
Krieger.
Cleveland, O., 2342 Payne Avenue, Dave Miller.
Memphis, Tenn., 399 South Second Street, W. E.
Sipe.
New Haven, Conn., 125 Meadow Street, M.
Joseph.
New Orleans, La., 143 South Liberty Street, Paul
Tessier.
Philadelphia, Pa., 302 No. 13th Street, J. EngeL
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1709 Boulevard of Allies, J.
Kauffman.
Washington, D. C, 913 New Jersey Avenue,
N. W. Heiber.
Calgary, Alta, 706-8th Avenue, J. A. Wilson.
Montreal, Que., 5969 Monkland Avenue, D. Leduc.
St. John, N. B., 158-62 Union Street, W. A.
Sault.
Toronto, Ont., 277 Victoria Street, C. Hague,
Canadian general manager, and S. Brint.
Vancouver, B. C, Burrard & Davie Streets, R.
A. Scott.
Winnpeg, Man., 303 Film Exchange Building.
F. L. Vaughn.
New York, N. Y., 630 Ninth Avenue, L. Abrams,
Big U Exchange.
Western Division
Butte, Mont., shipping station only, address mail
to Salt Lake City.
Chicago, 111., 831 South Wabash Avenue, H. M.
Herbel.
Dallas, Texas, 308 South Harwood Street, E. S.
Olsmith.
Denver, Col., 801-21st Street, J. Langan.
Des Moines, Iowa, 1005 High Street, J. J.
Spandau.
Detroit, Mich., 2310 Cass Avenue, M. Gottlieb.
Indianapolis, Ind., 326 North Illinois Street, F.
Brown.
Kansas City, Mo., 1710 Wyandotte Street, Wm.
Benjamin.
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United Artists
Los Angeles, Cal., 1960 South Vermont Avenue,
A. J. O'Keefe.
Milwaukee, Wis., 1032 8th Street, J. F. Camp.
Minneapolis, Minn., 1105 Currie Avenue, North,
F. Mantzke.
Oklahoma City, Okla., 625 W. Grand Avenue,
A. G. Leary.
Omaha, Neb., 1524 Davenport Street, L. J. Miller.
Portland, Ore., 1115 N. W. Glisan Street, G. C.
Craddock.
St. Louis, Mo., 3320 Olive Street, J. E. Garrison.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 208 East First South Street,
C. J. Feldman.
San Antonio, Texas, shipping station only, address
mail to Dallas.
San Francisco, Cal., 129 Hyde Street, B. Rose.
Seattle, Wash., 2421 Second Avenue, L. J.
McGinley.
Foreign Subsidiaries and Agents of Motion
Picture Export Corporation
SOUTH AMERICAN DIVISION
DIVISION MANAGER— Mr. Monroe Isen, head-
quarters, Buenos Aires.
Main Offices
Mr. Monroe Isen (Mr. Enrique Pardo) Universal
Picture Corporation of Argentina, Calle Lavalle
1860, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cable: UN-
FILMAN.
Branch Offices
Casiano Elorz, Universal Pict. Corp. of Argentina,
Calle Rioja 921, Rosario de Sante Fe, Argentina.
Ricardo Ruiz, Universal Pict. Corp. of Argentina,
Calle Entre Rics 173, Coradoba, Argentina.
Mr. A. Fernandez Noguera, Universal Pict. Corp.
of Argentina, Calle Soler No. 33, Bahia Blanca.
Argentina.
A. Pettenazza, Universal Pict. Corp. of Argentina,
Calle Crespo No. 2649, Sante Fe, Argentina.
Hector Pricolo, Universal Pict. Corp. of Argen-
tina, Calle Las Heras No. 222, Mendoza, Ar-
gentina.
Jorge E. Bardini, Universal Pict. Corp. of Argen-
tina, Calle Pellegrini No. 660, Concordia,
Argentina.
BRAZIL
Al Szekler, Universal Pict. do Brazil, S. A., Run
Senador Dantas, No. 39, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cable: UNFILMAN.
Caetano Caramuru Gemino, Universal Pict. do
Brazil, S. A., Rua Conselheiro Saraiva No. 17,
Bahia, Brazil, Box 379.
Jacques Levigard, Universal Pict. do Brazil, S. A.
Edificio Cine — Brasil, Bello Horizonte. Minas.
Antonio Ferrero, Universal Pict. Corp. of Argen-
tina, Calle General Belgrano No. 872, General
Pico, F. C. O., Province of Buenos Aires.
Argentina.
BRAZIL
Jose Cardoso Filho, Universal Pict. do Brazil,
S. A., Rua Dr. Alberto Torres No. 14, Campos,
Estado de Rio. Brazil.
Ivo Schmidt, Universal Pict. do Brazil, S. A..
Rua Paysandu 332, P. O. Box 337, Porto Alegre,
Brazil.
Fernando De Medeiros, Universal Pict. do Brazil,
S. A., Avenida Marquez de Olinda 290, P. O.
Box 375, Recife. Pernambuco, Brazil.
Homero Machado, Universal Pict. do Brazil, S. A.,
Rua Alvarez Cabral 63, P. O. Box 359, Riberao
Preto, E. S. de Paulo, Brazil.
Kdear Trucco, Universal Pict. do Brazil. S. A..
Rua do Trimpho 59-A, P. O. Box 1964, Sao
Paulo, Brazil.
Ni'o Costa, Universal Pict. do Brazil. S. A.. Rua
Manoel Guimaraes, Soledade, F. F., Sul de
Minas. Brazil.
Lauro Ilolzmann, Universal Pict. do Brazil, S. A.
R. Ermelino de Leao i7 , P. O. Box 394
Curitiba, Parana, Brasil.
CHILE
Haul Viancos, Universal Pict. Corp. of Chile
Casilla 1331, Nueva York 17, Santiago, Chile.
PERU
Ramon Alfonso Pazos, Universal Pict. Corp. of
Peru, Edifico Olceso, 20 Piso, Calle Pileta de
la Merced 148, Lima, Peru.
FAR EASTERN DIVISION
DIVISION MANAGER— Lipton Astrachan, head-
quarters, Tokyo, Japan.
INDIA
John Taylor, Universal Pict. Corp. of India, The
Film House, New West End Cinema Compound,
Lamington Road, Bombay, No. 4, India.
B. Y. Agte, Universal Pict. Corp. of India, 17
McLeod Road, Lahore, India.
M. N. Chitre, Universal Pict. Corp. of India, 170
Dharamtollah Street, Calcutta. India.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
L. De Prida, Universal Pict. Corp. of Far East,
2262 Azcarraga, Manila, P. I.
I-eo Jocson, Universal Pict. Corp. of Far East,
5 Veraguth Street, Pulapandan, Occidental
Negros, P. I.
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
K. H. Tann, Universal Pict. Corp. of Singapore,
287 Orchard Road, Singapore, S. S.
CHINA
LeRoy Bauer, Universal Pict. Corp. of China,
136 Embankment Building, 400 North Soochow
Road, Shanghai, China.
K. C. Way, Universal Pict. Corp. of China, 130
Rue Baron Gros, Tientsin, China.
B. W. Palmertz, Universal Pict. Corp. of China.
Kings Theatre Building, Hongkong, China.
JAPAN
A. Daff, Universal Pict. (Japan), Ltd., Chiyoda
Shoken Building, 2-7 Kyobashi I Chome, Kyo-
bashi-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.
K. Tanaka, Universal Pict. (Japan), Ltd., No. 3
Makanishima 3 Chome, Kita Ku, Osaka, Japan.
M. Wakabayashi, Universal Pict. (Japan), Ltd.,
15th Bank Building, No. 41 Katadoi-Machi,
Fukuoka-Shi, Kyushu, Japan.
NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES
E. W. Weskin, Universal Picture Corp. of Java,
Deca Park, Kiningaplein Noord, Batavia Cen-
trum. Java.
E. B. Keasberry, Universal Picture Corp. of Java,
89 Kaliasin, Soerabaya, Java.
AUSTRALIA
Head OfUce
H. C. Mclntyre, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia,
Ltd., Lincoln House, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney.
D. Casey, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia, Ltd.,
Lincoln House, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney.
NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH
E. West, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia. Ltd.,
Lincoln House, Sydney.
VICTORIA
C. F. Eskell, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia.
Ltd., Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria.
QUEENSLAND
R. Jones, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia, Ltd.,
Horsham House, Adelaide Street, Brisbane,
Queensland,
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
R. H. Perry, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia,
Ltd., Grenfell Street, Adelaide, S. A.
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S. Sinclair, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia, Ltd.,
289 Murray Street (Queens Building), Perth,
W. A.
NEW ZEALAND
W. A. Hislop, Universal Film Mfg. Co., A/sia,
Ltd., Nimmo's Building, Willis & Bond Streets,
G. P. O. Box 925, Wellington, N. Z.
MEXICO ^ . Tvx •
T. Epstein, Universal Picture Corp. of Mexico,
Avenida Uruguay 43 — Aparta de Postal 70,
Mexico City, Mexico.
PANAMA
E. N. Ferro, Universal Films, S. A., Drawer ' I,'
Ancon, Canal Zone.
Offices in Europe
General Manager for Continental Europe — Sigwart
Kusiel, London, England.
Assistant — F. Keller, London, England.
Head Auditor — B. O. Sislian, London, England.
EUROPEAN DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
Motion Picture Export Corporation, 63-69 New
Oxford Street. Lodon, W. C. 1, England. Cable:
MOPECFILMS.
AUSTRIA
Universal Film G.m.b.H., 1 Neubeugasse, Wien.
VII, Austria.
BELGIUM
Charles Weill, Universal Film Societe Anonyme,
20 Place des Martyrs, Brussels, Belgium.
HUNGARY
Fr. Siegler, Universal Film R. T., VIII
Nepszinhas Utca, 21, Budapest, Hungary.
CZECHO SLOVAKIA
Leop. Schiller, Universal Film Sp. s.r.o., Vodic-
kova ul. 20, Prague II, Czecho Slovakia.
SWITZERLAND
Dr. Gutstein, Universal Film Holding A. G., 32
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland. Cable:
GUTSTEINJUR.
EGYPT
Paul Schlatermund, Universal Picture Corp. of
Egypt. 32 Rue Fouad ler, Alexandria, Egypt.
FRANCE
Andre Peres, Universal Film Societe Anonyme,
52 Rue Des Martyrs, 2 Square Trudaine, Paris,
France.
Feldblum, Universal F'ilm S. A., 6 Rue de Wissem-
bourg, Strasbourg, France.
Hoche Louis Destrez, Universal Film Societe,
Anonyme, 1 Place de la Republique, Lille,
France.
G. Louveau. Universal Film Societe Anonyme, 17
Rue Childebert, Lyon, France.
T. Guaitella, Universal Film Societe Anonyme,
62 Boulevard Longchamp, Marseilles, France.
Loustalot, Universal Film Societe Anonyme, 8
Rue Franklin, Bordeaux, France.
R. Sohier, Universal F'ilm S. A., 27 Rue Hoche
Algiers, Algeria.
GERMANY
Deutsche LTniversal Film A. G., Mauerstrasse
83/84, Berlin, W.S, Germany,
POLAND
William Levy, Universal Picture Corp. sp.z. , Org.
Odp., 35 Aleja Jerozolimska, Warsaw, Poland.
Jozef Striz, Universal Picture Corp., sp.z., Org.
Odp., Sienkewic St. No. 6, Lemberg, Poland.
Z. Bernstein, Universal Picture Corp. sp.z.. Org.
Odp., Stanislawa 4, Katowice, Poland.
SPAIN
Hlspano-American Films S. A., Calle Mallorca
220, Barcelona, Spain.
M. De Eiguren, Hispano-American Films S. A.,
No. 1 Plaza San Vicente, Bilboa, Spain.
Universal — Vortkamp
Miguel Ortiz, Hispano-American Films. S. A.,
Avenida de Eduardo Dato 29, Madrid, Spain.
Angel Garcia, Hispano-American Films S. A.,
Calle San Pablo No. 41, Se villa, Spain.
Juan Colom, Hispano American Films, S. A., Calle
Ribera No. 18, Valencia, Spain.
SWEDEN
L. Gussen, Universal Film Aktiebolag, Kungsgaten
7, Stockholm, Sweden.
Outside Agents
PORTO RICO ^ ^. ^ ^
Jaime Puig Arosemena, Edificio Cobian, ^. U.
Box 173, San Juan, Porto Rico. Cable:
PUIGARO.
VENEZUELA . . „ •
Jaime Puig Arosemena, c/o Mr. Luis Martinez,
Conde a Carmelita 2-1, P. O. Box 503, Caracas,
Venezuela, S. A.
COLOMBIA , . „T • 1 M
Jaime Puig Arosemena, Apartado Nacional INo.
398, Calle 18, No. 587, Bogota, Colombia.
Cable: PUIGARO.
AIRMAIL Apartado Aero No. 3892.
HOLLAND „ ,T • I TT-i
Messrs. Croeze & Bosman, N. V. Universal Film
Booking Office, Nieuwe Doelenstraat, Amster-
dam, Holland.
SWITZERLAND . ., v • i
Monopol Films, A. G., Todistrasse 61, Zurich,
Switzerland. Cable: MONOFILMAG.
CURACAO. N. W. I. , , ' T D o 11
Jaime Puig Arosemena, c/o Mr. J. B. Kobles,
S. E. L. Maduro and Sons, Curacao, N. W. 1.
ECUADOR . ^ T^ n K
Jaime Puig Arosemena, Apartado De Correos iSo.
89, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
ITALY
Gr Uff. Giuseppe Dominico Musso, Via Tritone
No. 87, Rome, Italy.
NORWAY , _., ^ ^ _.
A H. Haslund. Universal Film A. S., Khngen-
berg Gaten No. 2, Oslo, Norway.
ARUBA N W 1.
Jaime Puig' Arosemena, c/o Mr. Phil Hunter,
Lago Oil and Transport Co., Aruba, N. W. 1.
BORDER STATES , , , ^t ,/-,!>•
P/S Atlantik F'ilms, Raznilas Ida Nr. 1/3 Riga,
Latvia.
YUGOSLAVIA , ^ ^ ,. tti 711 tt f
Avala Filmverleihanstalt, Gunduliceva Ul. 311 iS.at.,
Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
La Universal S. A., (Cia Distribuidora de
Peliculas), Apartado No. 200, (Estrada Palma
122), Havana, Cuba.
GREAT BRITAIN ,o-,i,7 w a
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 127-133 Wardour
Street. London, W.I., England. Cable: GKIM-
FIDIS.
The Van Beuren Corporation
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Vortkamp & Company
1600 Broadway
New York City
Theatre supplies and cc|uipnient specialists.
PRESIDENT
Henry F. Vortkamp
VICE-PRESIDENT
N. Castro
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Wafllms, Warner
Wafilms, Inc.
(See Corporate Structure Section)
Warner Bros. Picfures, Inc.
321 West 44th Street
Phone: CHickering 4-2200
Cable Address: WANEWAR
New York City
PRESIDENT
H. M. Warner
VICE PRESIDENTS
Albert Warner, treasurer, in charge of dis-
tribution.
Jack L. Warner, in charge of production.
Sam E. Morris, general manager of foreign
distribution.
Herman Starr, in charge of real estate.
Stanleigh p. Friedman
SECRETARY
R. W. Perkins
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
H. S. Bareford
C. H. Wilder
E. K. Hessberg
Herbert Freston
COMPTROLLER-ASSISTANT TREASURER
S. Carlisle
ASSISTANT TREASURER
W. S. McDonald
P. A. Chase
AUDITOR
T. J. Martin
ASSISTANT AUDITOR
H. M. Doherty
DIRECTOR, PUBLICITY-ADVERTISING
S. Charles Einfeld
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Gradwell L. Sears
GENERAL SALES MANAGER OF VITA-
PHONE SHORT PRODUCT
Norman H. Moray
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
H. M. Warner, A. Warner, J. L. Warner
J. Bernhard, R. W. Perkins, W. Catchings
M. Wolf, S. P. Friedman, Sam E. Morris
C. S. Guggenheimer, S. Carlisle.
DISTRICT MANAGERS
Robert Smeltzer. Mid-Atlantic district manager
headquarters, Washington, D. C.
B. Kalmenson, Central district manager, head
quarters. Pittsburgh.
Fred M. Jack, Southern district manager, head
quarters, Dallas.
Leo Blank, Midwest district manager, head
quarters, Chicago.
N. H. Brower, West Coast district manager
headquarters, Los Angeles.
Wolfe Cohen. Canadian district manager, head
quarters, Toronto.
EXCHANGES AND MANAGERS
Albany, N. Y., 1058 Broadway, Norman Ayers.
Atlanta, Ga., 194 Luckie Street, N. W., J. C.
Vergesslich.
Boston, Mass., 131 Arlington Street. Nat Furst.
Buffalo, N. Y., 470 Franklin Street, R. S.
Smith.
Charlotte, N. C, 311 So. Church Street. R. L.
McCoy.
Chicago, 111., 1307 South Wabash Avenue.
T. R. Gilliam.
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1208 Central Parkway, Al
Shmitken.
Cleveland, Ohio, 2300 Payne Avenue, M. A.
Mooney.
Dallas, Tex., 508 Park Avenue, Doak Roberts
Denver, Col., 2115 Champa Street, E. A. Bell.
Des Moines, Iowa, 1001 High Street, A. W.
Anderson.
Detroit, Mich.. 2300 Cass Avenue, F. E. North.
Indianapolis, Ind., 120 West Michigan Street,
Fred Greenberg.
Kansas City, Mo., 1701 Wyandotte Street,
William Warner.
Los Angeles, Cal., 1918 So. Vermont Avenue,
W. E. Callaway.
Memphis, Tenn., 384 South Second Street,
Byron Adams.
Milwaukee, Wis., 812 No. 11th Street, R. T.
Smith.
Minneapolis, Minn., 1104-1106 Currie Avenue,
Rud Lohrenz.
New Haven, Conn., 134 Meadow Street, John
Pavone.
New Orleans, La., 150 So. Liberty Street, L.
Conner.
New York, Metropolitan manager, Charles Rich,
630 Ninth Avenue.
Oklahoma City, Okla., 630 West Grand Avenue,
J. O. Rhode.
Omaha, Nebr., 1610 Davenport Street, C. K.
Olson.
Philadelphia, Pa., 1225 Vine Street, W. G.
Mansell.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1623 Boulevard of Allies,
Harry Seed.
Portland, Ore., 935 Northwest 19th Avenue,
Vete Stewart.
St. Louis, Mo., 3212 Olive Street, Hall Walsh.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 212 E. 1st South Street,
W. F. Gordon.
San Francisco, Cal., 215 Golden Gate Avenue,
Charles Muehlman.
Seattle, Wash., 2405 Second Avenue, Al Oxtoby.
Washington, D. C, 928 N. J. Avenue, N. W.,
R. Smeltzer.
Calgary, Canada, 704-8th Avenue, West, L.
Geller.
Montreal, Canada, 5957 Monkland Avenue, M.
J. Isman.
St. John, Canada, 162 Union Street, L. Mc
Kenzie.
Toronto, Canada, 21 Dundas Square, H. O.
Paynter.
Vancouver, Canada, 970 Davie Street, J. Plottel.
Winnipeg, Canada, 361 Hargrove Street, G. A
Simmons.
FOREIGN DISTRIBUTION
ARGENTINE: Bahia Blanca. I. Rosenfeld
Belgrano 207.
ARGENTINE: Cordoba. Antonio Peralta, Ituza-
ingo 30.
ARGENTINE: Buenos Aires. Harry Novak.
Warner Brothers. First National South Films,
Inc., Tucuman Street, 1938.
ARGENTINE: Rosario. R. Bertolini, San Luis,
827.
AUSTRALIA: Sydney. Ralph H. Clark,
Warner Bros.. First National Pictures. Ltd.,
221 Elizabeth Street. Box No. 2661 EE
G. P. O.
AUSTRALIA: Sydney. S. W. Higginson, 221
Elizabeth Street, Box No. 2261 EE, G. P. O.
AUSTRALIA: Melbourne. L. E. Brown, 260
Queen Street, Box No. J-846, G. P. O.
AUSTRALIA: Brisbane, Queensland. C. J.
Shepherd, Gotha Street and Barry Parade,
Valley, Box No. 463, G. P. O.
AUSTRALIA: Wellington, New Zealand.
George Dillon, 122 Wakefield Street, Box No.
1308, G. P. O.
AUSTRALIA: Perth. O. Wilson, 289 Murray
Street, Box No. J-704, G. P. O.
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AUSTRALIA: Adelaide. T. E. Clark, 113-115
Currie Street, Box No. 628, G. P. O.
AUSTRIA; Vienna. W. Simmenauer, manager,
Warner Bros. First National Films G. m. b.
H., Mariahilferstrasse 71.
BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro. R. Rombauer, War-
ner Brothers-First Nat'l. South Films, Inc.,
Rua Alvaro Alvin 52, Caixa Postal 2623.
BRAZIL: Sao Paulo. Emmanuel Maino, Rua
do Triumpho 34, P. O. Box 3485.
BRAZIL: Porto Alegre. A. Relvas, Jr. Caixa
Postal 811.
BRAZIL: Recife. E. G. Miranda, Rua Capitao
Montanha 117. Avenida Rio, Branco 126.
BRAZIL: Bello Horizonte. R. de Almaida,
Avenida Affonso Penna 748.
BRAZIL: Est. Sao Paulo, U. Martinelli, Rua
Alvares Cabral 61, Caixa Postal 227, Ri-
beirao Preto. ^ , .
BRAZIL: Juiz de Fora, L. Trigo Alves Galena
Pio X63. , . ,
BRAZIL: Estado do Parana, A. Scroulevich.
Rua Dr. Ermelino de Leao 31 Caixa Postal
282, Curityba.
BRAZIL: Botucatu, Wm. MacRoses, Avenida
Floriano Peixoto 544.
BRAZIL: Compos. Walter Hainsdorf, Rua
Barao Miracema No. 10 Estado de Rio.
CHILE: Santiago. S. Rosenfeld, Warner
Bros. Pictures of Chile, Inc., Morandi 246,
Piso 3rd. P. O. Box Casilla 469.
CHILE: Valparaiso. Mr. Eduardo Goicoecha,
Calle Prat 871, Casilla 635.
CUBA: Havana. Basilio De Armas, Warner
Brothers First National South Filrns, Inc.,
Estradas Palmas, (Consulado) 59 Bajos.
DENMARK: Copenhagen. G. Westergaard,
Warner Bros. First National F'ilm A. S.,
Raadhuspladsen 16.
ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND
ENGLAND: London, W. I. D. E. Griffiths,
First National Film Distributors, Ltd., 135-141
Wardour Street.
ENGLAND: London, W. T. D. C. Dobie, 135-
141 Wardour Street.
ENGLAND: London. W. I. H. T. Hanwell.
135-141 Wardour Street.
ENGLAND: Birmingham. L. Mangan. 87 Sta-
tion Street.
ENGLAND: Cardiff. Wales. R. J. Brewer,
Dominion Arcade, Queen Street.
ENGLAND: Glasgow, Scotland. W. A. Arthur,
81 Dunlop Street.
ENGLAND: Leeds. J. T. Evans, 3 Alfred
Street.
ENGLAND: Liverpool. L. B. Marshall, 5/9
Slater Street.
ENGLAND: Manchester. C. S. MacGregor,
Cromford House.
ENGLAND: Newcastle-on-Tyne. W. H. Lin-
don-Travers, Jayson Buildings, 47 Pink Lane.
ENGLAND: Dublin. Ireland. G. Nash, 62
Middle Abbey Street.
ENGLAND: London, W. I. Max Milder, War-
ner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., Warner House, 135-
141 Wardour Street.
ENGLAND: London, W. I. J. W. Brown,
135-141 Wardour Street.
ENGLAND: London. W. I. M. Grotsky, War-
ner House, 135-141 Wardour Street.
ENGLAND: Birmingham. H. E. Ellis, 94
Bright Street.
ENGLAND: Cardiff, Wales. F. R. Wilkinson.
Dominion Arcade, Queen Street.
ENGLAND: Glasgow, Scotland. George Lee,
81 Dunlop Street.
ENGLAND: Leeds. J. A. Pickard, 3/4 Cab-
inet Chambers, Bassinghall Street.
ENGLAND: Liverpool. T. P. Nicol, 6-8 Isling-
ton.
Warner Bros.
ENGLAND: Manchester. F. Stanlmry, Crom-
ford House, Cromford Court.
ENGLAND: Newcastle-on-Tyne. G. Turnbull,
Imperial House. Westgate Road.
FRANCE, BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND,
SPAIN
FRANCE: Paris. Robert Schless, Warner Bros.
First National Films, Inc., 4 Rue Paul
Cezanne.
FRANCE: Paris. A. Saltiel, 25 Rue de Cour-
i:elles.
FRANCE: Lille. Mr. Lacroix, 9 bis, rue des
Fonts de Commines.
FRANCE: Strasbourg. J. Desvignes, 5 rue
de I'Aimant.
FRANCE: Lyon. S. J. Goutman, 98, rue de
I'Hotel-de-Ville.
FRANCE: Marseille. Theophile Bellini, 15.
Boulevard Longchamp.
FRANCE: Bordeaux. Marcel Semence, 87 rue
Judaique.
BELGIUM: Brussels. R. Delcourt, 24, rue
Dupont.
SWITZERLAND: Geneva. Mr. Glickman,
4 rue du Rhone.
ALGERIE: Alger. B. Kopel, 16 rue du
Docteur Trolard.
SPAIN: Barcelona. Rene Huet. Warner Bros.
First National Films, S. A., 11 Pasao Gracia.
Branch — 4 Plaza Del Callao, Madrid, Spain:
Ercilla, 16 Bajos, Bilboa; Calle Cirilo Amoros
29, Valencia: 41 Calle San Pablo, .Seville.
FINLAND: Helsingfors. J. Schlimovitch, War-
ner Bros. First National Films, A. B., Cen-
tralgatan 1.
EGYPT: Cairo. E. DeLeon, Warner Bros.
First National Films (Near East), Inc., Ill
Avenue de la Reine Nazli.
GREECE: Athens. Victor Michaelides, man-
ager, Warner Bros. First National Films
Hellas, A. E., 32 Patissia Street.
HOLLAND: Amsterdam. J. Wessel, Warner
Bros. First National Pictures, 778 Keizers-
gracht.
HUNGARY: Budapest. Karl Bergas, Warner
Bros. First National Vitaphone Pictures,
Jozsefkorut 30-32, II.
ITALY: Rome. Mario Zama, Warner Bros.
First National Films S. A. I., Via Palestro
ITALY: Milan. Adolfo Croce, Warner Bros.,
First National Films, S. A. I., Via S. Gregorio
44.
ITALY: Turin. Attilio Reggiani, Warner
Bros. First National Films, S. A. I., Via
Pomba 16.
ITALY: Florence. Angelo Azzalli, Warner
Bros. First National Films, S. A. I., Via del
Medici 6.
ITALY: Naples. Bruno Finesi, Warner Bros.
First National Films, S. A. I., Via San Marco
ai Ferrpi 13.
ITALY: Bologna. Mario Curi ', Via Galllera
62.
ITALY: Genoa. Armando Mas' i, Via Granello
11.
ITALY: Padova. Mario An?" .ni, \'ia Trieste
23.
ITALY: Catania. F. Samperi 'ia F. Carridoni
38.
ITALY: Trieste. M. Torti 20 Via Giorgio
Galatti.
JAPAN: Toyko. M. Shitin, Warner Bros.
First National Pictures (Japan). Inc.. Tokio
Tatemano Building, 3 "^ 7 Gofukuhashi,
3-chome, Nibonbashi-kn.
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Warner Theatres
JAPAN: Osaka. Naojiro Makicjuchi, Osaka
Gas Building, Higashi-Ku, Hirano-machi 5
chome.
JAPAN: Fukuoka. S. Nagayama, Fukutoku
Building, No. 4 Okudo-cho (Agent).
JAVA: Batavia. J. R. Lambert, manager,
Warner Bros. First National Pictures (Java)
Inc., Rijswijk 2a. Branch at Sourabaya.
KOREA: Keijo. Kumaichiro Tokunaga, 14,
Koganemachi, 4 chome.
MEXICO: Mexico City. Joseph G. Mullen,
Warner Bros. First National Pictures, S. A.,
Apartado Bis 75. Uruguay 37.
NORWAY: Oslo. Thorleif Aas, Warner Bros.
First National Vitaphone Pictures A/S.,
Stortingsgaten 30.
PORTO RICO: Santurce. Frank G. Planas,
Warner Bros. F'irst National South Films,
Inc., Carretera Hueva, Stop 10.
PALESTINE: T.el-aviv. Mr. Zwi Senary,
manager, Warner Bros. First National Films
(Near East), Inc.
PANAMA: Ancon, Canal Zone. Antonio Gar-
cia. P. O. Box 3013.
POLAND: Warsaw. Mr. Boris Jankolowicz,
manager, Warner Bros. First National Films,
S. A.J Aleje Jerozolimskie 51. Sub-branches
at Lwow and Katowice.
SWEDEN: Stockholm. C. L. Conradsen,
Warner Bros. First National Vitaphone Pic-
tures, A. B. Kungsgatan 44.
INDIA: Bombay. A. A. Walter, Warner Bros.
First National Pictures, Inc., Hague Bldg.,
Ballard Estate, P. O. Box 189.
DUTCH EAST INDIES: Singapore. R. D.
Spierman, Warner Brothers First National Pic-
tures, Inc., 267 Orchard Road.
CHINA: Shanghai. R. E. Binns, Warner
Bros. First National Pictures of China, Inc.,
Embankment Bldg., North Soochow Road.
CHINA: Hongkong. C. K. Tso, Shell House.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS: Manila. Clifford E.
Almy, Warner Bros. First National Pictures
Cu Unjieng Building.
PERU: Lima. A. Alvarez-Bolio Apartado 1910.
JUGOSLAVIA: Zagreb. Richard Richter,
Ilica 34.
ROUMANIA: Bucarest. A. Follender, Strada
Doamnei 12. (Roumania has branch at
Oradea.)
TRINIDAD: Port of Spain. L. M. Epstein,
manager, Warner Bros. First National Pic-
tures (Cuba), Inc., 28 Henry Street.
URUGUAY: Montevideo. Natalio Bertolin.
manager, Warner Bros. Pictures of Uruguay,
Inc., Convention 1290.
Warner Bros. Theatres, Inc.
321 IVest 44th Street
Phone: CHickering 4-2200
New York City
GENERAL MANAGER
Joseph Bernhard
FILM BUYER
Clayton Bond
COMPTROLLER
Stewart McDonald
ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY
Harry Goldberg
THEATRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Frank Phelps
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Herman Maier
SOUND AND PROJECTION
DEPARTMENT
Frank A. Cahill, Jr.
GENERAL ZONE MANAGERS
Albany, N. Y.: Moe Silver, 1056 Broadway.
Atlantic City: Herbert Copelan, Warner
Building.
Chicago, 111.: James E. Coston, 1307 South
Wabash Avenue.
Cleveland, Ohio: Nat Wolf, 2300 Payne Avenue.
Hollywood, Cal. : L. J. Halper, Warner Build-
ing.
Memphis and Louisville: Howard Waugh,
Pantaze Building.
Milwaukee, Wis. : c/o Chicago Office.
New Haven, Conn.: I. J. Hoffman, Roger
Sherman Building.
Newarkj N. J.: Donald Jacocks, 17 Academy
Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.: Ted Schlanger, Earle Thea
tre Building.
Pittsburgh, Pa.: Harry Kalmine, 209 Clark
Building.
Washington, D. C: J. J. Payette, Earle Thea
tre Building.
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Exchanges and Bookers
Albany, N. Y.
COLUMBIA: 1050 Broadway.
Phil Fox, manaser.
GRAND NATIONAL FTLMS INC.: 1046
Broadway. Cleve Adams, branch manager.
>rGM: 1606 Broadway.
Ralph Pielow, manager.
William Devaney, feature booker.
PARAMOUNT: 1044 Broadway.
Clavton Eastman, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 1046
Broadway.
B. H. Mills, manager.
RKO: 1048 Broadway.
C. R. Halligan, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1052 Broadway.
M. Grassgreen, manager.
UNIVERSAL: 1054 Broadway.
Peter Dana, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 1058 Broadway.
Norman Avers, manager.
WARNER BROTHERS: See Vitagraph.
V
Atlanta, Ga.
AFFILIATED PRODUCERS: 164 Walton St.
Thos. A. Branon, manager.
ARTHUR C. BROMBERG ATTRACTIONS:
162 Walton St.
Arthur C. Bromberg, president.
COLUMBIA: 131 Walton St.
W. W. Anderson, branch manager.
EDUCATIONAL: 197 Walton St.
Mr. Wilson, branch manager.
GRAND NATIONAL: 131i/4 Walton St.
C. E. Peppiatt. manager.
MGM: 198 Luckie St.
Rov M. Avev. branch manager.
NATIONAL SCREEN SERVICE: 141 Walton St.
Charles T. Lester, district manager.
PARAGON FILM EXCHANGES: 107 Walton St.
Ike Katz. branch manager.
PARAMOUNT: 154 Walton St.
Dave Prince, branch manager.
REPURLTC PICTURES CORPORATION:
162 W^alton St.
Arthur C. Bromberg, manager.
RKO: 191 Walton St.
Hubert Lvons, branch manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 197 Walton St.
Paul Wilson, branch manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 158-160 Walton St.
Fred Rohrs, branch manager.
UNIVERSAL: 193 Walton St.
John T. Ezell, branch manager.
VITAGRAPH: 194 Luckie St.
J. C. Vergesslich, branch manager.
WARNER BROTHERS: See Vitagraph.
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Boston, Mass.
ACADEMY PICTURES: 12 Piedmont Street.
Phil SmithT manager.
AMITY PICTURES: 16 Piedmont Street.
L. F. Briton, manager.
TiAY STATE FILM EXCHANGE: 42 Piedmont
Street.
Edward Klein, manager.
CAMEO SCREEN ATTRACTIONS, INC.: 16
Piedmont Street.
Samuel J. Davidson, President.
CENTURY PICTURES DISTRIBUTING CO.:
50 Piedmont Street.
Henry M. Sperling, manager.
COLUMBIA PICTURES: 57 Church Street.
T. F'. O'Toole, manager.
GRAND NATIONAL: 54 Piedmont Street.
Harrv Segal, manager.
METRO-GOLD WYN-M A YER: 46 Church Street.
M. N. Wolf, manager.
NEW ENGLAND FILM EXCHANGE: 16 Pied-
mont Street.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES: 58 Berkeley Street.
A. M. Kane, manager.
RKO DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION: 60
Church Street.
R. C. Cooper, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES: 25 Winchester Street.
Herman Rifkin, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 105 Broadway.
E. X. Callahan, manager. (Also Educational
and GB Pictures.)
UNITED ARTISTS: 52 Church Street.
John J. Dervin, manager.
UNIVERSAL FILM EXCHANGE: 37 Piedmont
Street.
W. P. Kelly, manager.
VITAGRAPH. INC.: 131 Arlington Street.
Thomas B. Spry, manager.
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Buffalo, N. Y.
COLUMBIA: 509 Pearl Street.
Joseph Miller, manager.
Tim Donahue, booker.
F. C. PICTURE CORP.: 505 Pearl Street.
Charles H. Tabox, president.
E. Paradeis. booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 505 Pearl
Street.
Jack Kaplan, manager.
HOLLYWOOD PICTURE CORP.: 505 Pearl St.
Charles E. Goodwin, manager.
Grace Cohn, booker.
MGM: 505 Pearl Street.
Edward K. O'Shea, manager.
Charles Harter, feature booker; Mary Ryan,
short feature booker.
PARAMOUNT: 464 Franklin Street.
Kenneth G. Robinson, manager.
Arthur Woodward, feature booker; R. Peter
Nebrich, short feature booker.
PYRAMID EXCHANGE: 505 Pearl Street.
John M. Sitterly. manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: SOS
Pearl Street.
J. Berkowitz, manager.
RKO PATHE: 505 Pearl Street.
Harry T. Dixon, manager.
Francis Maxwell, feature booker; Arnold Fe-
brey, short feature booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 496 Pearl Street.
Sidney Samson, manager.
L. E. Blumenfeld, feature booker; Bob Clabeaux,
short feature booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 505 Pearl Street.
John H. Kaplan, manager.
Jan Bykowski. booker.
UNIVERSAL: 505 Pearl Street.
Nathan Sauber. manager.
William Bork, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 470 Franklin Street.
R. S. Smith, manager.
Ruth Rappeport, booker.
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Charlotte. N. C.
AFFILIATED PRODUCTIONS: 300 W. Third
Street.
E. E. Heller, manager.
AMITY PICTURES CO.: Third and Poplar
W. L. Parker, manager.
COLUMBIA: 225 West Fourth Street.
R. J. Ingram, manager.
FIRST DIVISION: 224 West Second.
Merritt Davis, manager.
MGM: 428 West Fourth Street.
B. Bishop, Jr., manager.
RKO: 227 West Fourth Street.
R. C. Price, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 307 South Church Street.
John F. Kirby, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES: 300 West Third Street
H. H. Everett, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 308 S. Church
Street.
Phil Langdon, manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 224 W. Second Street.
F. A. Rohrs, manager.
UNIVERSAL: 313 South Church Street.
James E. Hobbs, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 311 South Church Street.
Ralph L. McCov. manager.
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Chicago, III.
BEN JUDELL EXCHANGE: 831 S. Wabash
Ben Judell, manager.
Saul Goldman, booker.
CAPITOL FILM CORP.: 841 S. Wabash Avenue.
Henri Elman, manager.
Alice Dubin, assistant manager.
Joe Abramson, booker.
COLUMBIA: 843 South Wabash Avenue.
Phil Dunas, manager.
M. Delano, H. Couston, bookers.
GREIVER PRODUCTIONS: 831 S. Wabash Ave.
Si Greiver, manager.
MGM: 1327 S. Wabash Avenue.
Felix Mendelssohn, manager.
E. O'Toole, E. Frank, bookers.
PARAMOUNT: 1306 S. Michigan Avenue.
J. J. Donohue, manager.
William Hamm, booking manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 1304
S. Wabash Avenue.
Irving Mandel, manager.
RKO: 1021 S. Wabash Avenue.
Jack Osserman, manager.
N. Humm. Harry Walders, bookers.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 910 S. Wabash
Avenue
Clyde W. Eckhardt, manager.
Fred Wagner, Jack Eckhardt, Howard De
Tamble, William Hallwach, bookers.
UNIVERSAL: 831 South Wabash Avenue.
Henry Herbel, manager.
Walter Hyland, J. Chatkin, bookers.
UNITED ARTISTS: 804 S. Wabash Avenue.
Irving Schlank, manager.
H. James, booker.
WARNER BROS.: 1307 Wabash Avenue.
Tom Gilliam, manager.
Sid Rose, Art Patzlaff, bookers.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
BIG FEATURE RIGHTS CORPORATION:
1635 Central Parkway.
Lee L. Goldberg, manager.
Donald Duff, feature booker.
COLUMBIA: 1632 Central Parkway.
Allan S. Moritz, manager.
James A. Curran, feature booker.
William Burns, short feature booker.
GRAND NATIONAL: 1635 Central Parkway.
Ralph Kinsler, manager.
Frank L. Weitzel, feature booker.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: 1638 Central Parkway.
Herman L. Booth, manager.
Sam Orshrey, feature booker.
IMPERIAL: 403 Strand Theatre Bldg. (tem-
porary address).
Maurice Chase, manager.
MAJESTIC: See Big Feature Rights Corporation.
MONOGRAM: 1632 Central Parkway.
Wm. Onie, manager.
Stanley Hecker, feature booker.
MGM: 1638 Central Parkway.
Edwin M. Booth, manager.
Charles Weigel, feature booker.
Ed Dietz, short feature booker.
P.\RAMOUNT: 1214 Central Parkway.
Joseph J. Oulahan, manager.
J. C. Rodman, feature booker, also short feature
booker.
Vincent Kramer, feature booker, also short fea-
ture booker.
Ross Spencer, feature booker, also short subject
booker.
REMINGTON QUALITY PICTURES: 1635
Central Parkway.
Stanford Remington, manager and booker.
REPUBLIC: 1635 Central Parkway.
Max Margolis, manager.
George Kirby, feature booker, also short feature
booker.
Robert Morgan, feature booker, also short feature
booker.
RKO: 1634 Central Parkway.
Stanley C. Jacques, manager.
William Hetherington, feature booker.
Mitchell Blachschleger, short feature booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1638 Central
Parkway.
James J. Grady, manager.
James Neff. head booker.
Tames Christian, feature booker.
"Edward Gerth, short feature booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1635 Central Parkway.
Max Stahl, manager.
Charles Weinberg, feature booker, also short
feature booker.
UNIVERSAL: 1634 Central Parkway.
Paul E. Krieger, manager.
F. Schreiber, feature booker.
Walter Gibson, short feature booker.
VITAGRAPH: 1208 Central Parkway.
Al Schmitkin. manager.
James Parlow, feature booker and short feature
booker.
Cleveland, Ohio
COLUMBIA: Film Building, Payne Avenue and
East 21st Street.
Lester Zucker, manager.
G. S. Vogae, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL: Film Building, Payne
Avenue and East 21st Street.
William Shartin, manager.
Mae Vincent, booker and office manager.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: 2219 Payne Avenue.
Joe E. Loeffler, manager.
Frances Kates, office manager agd booker.
IMPERIAL PICTURES OF NORTHERN
OHIO, INC.: Film Building, Payne Avenue
and East 21st Street.
Holbrook C. Bissell, president and general man-
ager.
INDEPENDENT FILM SERVICE: Film Build
ing, Payne Avenue and East 21st Street.
Harry Lande.
Nate Gerson.
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MGM: 2346 Payne Avenue.
Frank D. Drew, manager.
Philip Harrington, booker chief.
Dorsey Brown, booker.
Dean Banker, booker.
MONOGRAM PICTURES: Film BuildinK. Payne
Avenue and East 21st Street.
Nate Schultz, northern Ohio franchise owner.
PARAMOUNT: 1735 East 23rd Street.
Harry H. Goldstein, district manager.
John Himmelein, manager.
Howard Roth, booker.
William Brooks, booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: Film
Building, Payne Avenue and East 21st Street.
Nat L. Lefton, J. S. Jossey, franchise owners.
S. P. Gorrel, sales manager.
RKO RADIO: 1745 Payne Avenue.
Herbert Greenblatt, manager.
John Sabot, booker.
Arthur Ehrlich, booker.
SELECTED PICTURES, INC.: Film Building
Payne Avenue and East 21st Street.
Nate Schultz, president and manager.
Sam Schultz, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 2219 Payne
Avenue.
George Roberts, district manager.
T. J. Schmertz, manager.
F. J. Hunt, booker.
Joe Cosley, booker.
UNIVERSAL: 2342 Payne Avenue.
Dave Miller, maanger.
Arthur Young, feature booker.
Joe Swee, short subject booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1745 East 23rd Street.
Bert Steam, district manager.
A. M. Goodman, manager.
Leslie Dowdell, booker.
WARNER-F. N.: 2300 Payne Avenue.
Milton A. Mooney, manager.
E. A. Catlin, booker.
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Dallas, Texas
ADAMS FILM EXCHANGES: 308 S. Harvvood
Street.
Jack K. Adams, branch manager.
AMITY FILM EXCHANGES: 304 S. Harwood
Street.
Edwin Blumenthal, manager.
COLUMBIA: 1818 Wood Street.
J. B. Underwood, manager.
Ralph Lowman, manager.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 508 Park
Avenue.
Al Mertz, manager.
LONE STAR FILMS CORP.: 1801 J/^ Commerce
Street.
J. W. Bilsborough, manager.
MGM: 2013 Jackson Street.
LeRoy Bickel, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 412 S. Harwood Street.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 2011
Jackson Street.
Claude Ezell, Wm. Underwood, managers.
H. E. Pickett, manager.
RKO: 402 South Harwood Street.
S. M. Sachs, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1801 Wood
Street.
H. R. Beisersdorf, manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 308 South Harwood Street.
Doak Roberts, manager.
UNIVERSAL: 308 South Harwood Street.
E. S. Olsmith, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 508 Park Street.
Denver, Colo.
ALLIED PICTURES: 2044 Broadway.
Harry Marcus, booker and manager.
ATLANTIC FILM EXCHANGE: 828 21st Street.
S. B. Rahn, manager and booker.
CAPITAL FILM: 2044 Broadway.
Geo. Kerer, manager and booker.
COLUMBIA: 2144 Champa Street.
Wayne Ball, manager.
T. J. Robinson, booker.
COMMERCIAL FILM EXCHANGE: 2044
Broadway.
Nat Wolfe, manager and booker.
GB PICTURE CORPORATION: 2101 Champa
Street.
Irving L. Jacobs, district manager.
C. LeRoy Wheaton, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 2147 Broad-
way.
Lon T. Fidler, manager.
Jack Krum, booker.
MAJESTIC PICTURES: 2044 Broadway.
Harry Marcus, manager.
MERCURY FILM EXCHANGE: 2075 Broadway.
H. T. Nolan, manager.
Bernard Newman, booker.
MGM: 2100 Broadway.
H. A. Friedel, manager.
Mike Cramer, booker.
PARAMOUNT: 2100 Stout Street.
Hugh Braly, district manager.
C. J. Bell, manager.
John Voss, booker.
Howard De Weiss, assistant booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 2145
Broadway.
Gene Gerbase, manager.
Frank VV. Sheffield, booker.
RKO: 807 21st Street.
Joe H. Ashby, manage'.
Ross Bluck, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 2101 Champa
Street.
R. J. Morrison, manager.
C. A. Larson, booker.
George Tawson, short subjects booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 2065 Broadway.
Al Hoffman, manager.
Bern E. Mariner, booker.
UNIVERSAL: 801 21st Street.
Jack Langan, manager.
Emmett Warner, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 2115 Champa Street.
Earl Bell, manacrer.
LeRoy Hobson. booker.
Sam Dunevitz, assistant booker.
Des Moines, la.
CAPITAL PICTURES: 1003^' High Street.
Meyer Stern, manager.
Joe Foley, booker.
COLUMBIA: 1003 High Street.
Mel Evidon, manager.
Harry Schriffin, booker.
EDUCATIONAL: See 20th Century-Fox.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: See 20th Century-Fox.
MIDWEST FILM COMPANY: See Repi.ihlii-
Pictures.
MGM: 618 Twelfth Street.
D. C. Kennedy, manager.
Gerry E. McGlynn. office manager.
Howard Dunn, 1st booker.
Frank Gaskell, 2nd booker.
MONOGRAM FILM DISTRIBUTORS. INC.:
515 Tenth Street.
F. E. Judd, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 1125 High Street.
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R. M. Copeland, manager.
W. J. Curry, head booker.
Jerry Bahner, short subjects booker.
Jimmy Foley, booker.
H. T. Bahner, advertising manager.
PARROT FILMS: 1700 Keo Way.
L. E. Goldman, president and manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 1123
High Street.
E. J. Tilton, manager.
Bert Thomas, booker.
RKO: 1022 High Street.
Lou Elman, manager.
Tim Evans, feature booker.
Dallas Day, booker.
SONO-ART-WORLD-WIDE: See Capital.
TIFFANY: See Capital Pictures.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 13th and High
Streets.
Stanley Mayer, manager.
Edward Canty, booker and office manager.
P. E. Stansell, short subjects booker.
UNIVERSAL: 1005 High Street.
J. J. Spandau, manager.
Joe Ancher, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 1001 High Street.
J. M. Beatty, booker.
Paul Walsh, booker.
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Detroit, Mich.
COLUMBIA PICTURES: 200 Film Exchange
C. H. Shalit, manager.
EXCELLENT PICTURES CORP.: 2310 Cass
Wm. Flemion, manager.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 2310 Cass
Ralph Peckham, manager.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER: 2130 Cass Avenue.
F. J. Downey, manager.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES: 279 Ledyard Avenue.
J. T. Howard.
POWERS PICTURES: 700 Film Exchange Bldg.
R. Raoul Cleaver, manager.
RKO DISTRIBUTING CORP.: 210 Film Ex-
change Bldg.
N. Levy, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES: 610 Film Exchange
Sam Seplowin, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 2211 Cass
Lester Sturm, manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 2310 Cass Avenue.
M. Dudelson, manager.
UNIVERSAL FILM EXCHANGE: 2310 Cass
M. Gottlief, manager.
VITAGRAPH, INC.: 2300 Cass Avenue.
F. E. North, manager.
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Indianapolis, Ind.
BIG FEATURE RIGHTS: 438 N. Illinois Street.
Abe Kauffman, manager.
COLUMBIA: 432 N. Illinois Street.
Marty Solomon, manager.
EXHIBITORS EXCHANGE: 402 N. Illinois
John Servaas, manager.
FIRST NATIONAL: See Vitagraph.
JUDELL, INC.: 406 N. Illinois Street.
George Taif, manager.
MGM: 425 North Illinois Street.
W. W. Willman, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 116 West Michigan Street.
E. J. Barnard, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 404
N. Illinois Street.
L. W. Marriott, manager.
RKO: 428 North Illinois Street.
R. E. Churchill, manager.
SECURITY: 404 N. Illinois Street.
L. W. Marriott, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 3326 N. Illinois.
George Landis, manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 408 North Illinois Street.
William Rosenthal, manager.
UNIVERSAL: 326 North Illinois Street.
Floyd Brown, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 118 W. Michigan Street.
Fred Greenberg, manager.
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Kansas City, Mo.
COLUMBIA: 219 West 18th Street.
HArrison 3892.
Ben Marcus, manager.
Tom Baldwin, office manager.
Zack S. Beiser, head booker.
Eugene Snitz, booker.
CONSOLIDATED FILM DISTRIBUTORS,
INC.: 130 West 18th Street. HArrison 4783.
W. L. Norris, president.
W. P. Humstonj manager.
Stanley Goldberg, booker.
EDUCATIONAL: See 20th Century-Fox.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: 1720 Wyandotte Street.
Ray Halpern, sales manager.
Douglas Desch, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 1703 Wyan-
dotte Street.
Russell Borg, manager.
William G. Kubitzki, booker.
INTERSTATE FILM: (silent film only) 1717
Wyandotte Street.
Maude Gandy, manager and booker.
MAJESTIC PICTURES CORP.: 1717 Wyan
dotte Street. GRand 0672.
Miriam Wintroub, office manager and booker.
MGM: 220-24 West 18th Street. GRand 2110.
Frank C. Hensler, manager.
John Muchmore, office manager.
Leon Abrams, head booker.
Al Adler, Walter Lambader, bookers.
PARAMOUNT: 1800-02 Wyandotte Street.
GRand 0410.
J. T. Manfre, manager.
J. H. States, booking manager.
M. E. Anderson, Earl Ogan, Harry Wheeler,
bookers.
REPUBLIC PICTURES, MIDWEST FILM DIS-
TRIBUTORS: 221 West 18th Street. GRand
2390.
Robert F. Withers, manager.
M. G. Schackelford and John Scott, bookers.
RKO-RADIO: 1712 Wyandotte Street.
HArrison 8645.
T. R. Thompson, manager.
W. A. Burke, office manager.
John Wangberg, feature booker.
G. H. Jones, shorts booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1720 Wyandotte
Street. HArrison 7253.
George W. Fuller, manager.
M. A. Tanner, George Friedel, C. W. Decker,
bookers.
UNITED ARTISTS: 223 West 18th Street.
GRand 1123.
W. E. Truog, manager.
J. M. Robertsonj office manager and booker.
UNIVERSAL: 1710 Wyandotte Street.
W. Benjamin, manager.
I. Beiser, booker and office manager.
Charles Oliver, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 1701-3 Wyandotte Street.
HArrison 4645.
W. Warner, manager.
H. E. Dillon, manager.
Harry Gafney, head booker.
Morton Truog. booker.
Chet Borg, booker.
Robert Riddle, booker.
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Los Angeles, Cal.
Memphis, Tenn.
ALL STAR DISTRIBUTORS: 1928 S. Vermont
George N. Montgomery, manager.
Wallace J. Butler, feature booker.
ATHLETIC FILM EXCHANGE: 1909 S. Ver-
mont Avenue.
Chas. H. Rose, president.
L. A. Sells, treasurer.
AZTECA FILM DISTRIBUTING CO.: 1907 S.
Vermont Avenue.
Ruben A. Calderon, manager.
Frances Ramir, booker.
COLUMBIA: 1964 So. Vermont Avenue.
W. C. Riter, manager.
Seymour Fisher, feature booker.
EDUCATIONAL: See 20th Century-Fox.
1-AR WEST: 1965 So. Vermont Avenue.
Sam Berkowitz, manager.
Cary Bryant, feature booker.
FOREIGN FILM EXCHANGE: 1909 So. Ver-
mont Avenue.
Miss B. K. Emanuel, manager and booker.
FOUR-STAR PICTURES, INC.: 1910 S. Ver-
mont Avenue.
Henry Sonenshine, manager.
Sam Blowitz, booker.
GAUMONT BRITISH: 2019 So. Vermont Ave
Paul de Outo, manager.
Roy Dickson, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS INC.: 1965 S. Ver-
mont Avenue.
Hy Peskay, manager.
Carl Brvant, feature booker.
MGM: 1620 Cordova Street.
R. W. Carmichaels, office manager.
Clayton Lynch, resident manager.
Gordon Wilson, booker.
Jack Jacobs, feature booker.
Sam Davis, feature booker.
Tack Valpey, short booker.
MONOGRAM PICTURES: 1924 S. Vermont
Avenue.
Ray Olmstead and Howard Stubbins, managers.
Dud Forrv, booker.
PARAMOUNT: 1613 W. 20th Street.
C. N. Peacock, manager.
Lawrence C. Bristol, booking manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 1926
So. Vermont Avenue.
F. A. Bateman, manager.
Jack Anderson, booker.
RKO DISTRIBUTING CORP.: 1980 S. Vermont
Newton P. Jacobs, manager.
Harold Anderson, feature booker.
Wm. Fitzhenry, short booker.
ROYAL FILM EXCHANGE: 1908 S. V^ermont
Wm. Ouinn, manager and booker.
SELECTED PICTURES: 1912 So. Vermont
Dave Biedermann, manager.
Wm. C. Kohler. booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 2019 So. Ver-
mont Avenue.
John N. Dillon, manager.
Maurice Sudmin, feature booker.
Jerry Arkin, short booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1966 So. Vermont Avenue.
E. W. MacLean, manager.
W. B. Pollard, feature booker.
Phil Burg, short booker.
UNIVERSAL: 1960 So. Vermont Avenue.
A. J. O'Keefe, manager.
H. Whitman, feature booker.
A. Kallen, short booker.
WARNER BROS. FIRST NATIONAL: 1918 So.
^'ermont Avenue.
W. E. Callaway, manager.
Henry Slater, chief booker.
Jesse Pierce and Betsy Bogart, shorts bookers.
COLUMBIA: 396 South Second Street.
J. J. Rogers, manager.
FIRST NATIONAL: 500 South Second Street.
Byron Adams, manager.
MGM: 502 South Second Street.
J. Frank Willingham, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 265 South Front Street.
W. F. Bugie, manager.
RKO: 492 South Second Street.
Page M. Baker, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 397 South Sec-
ond Street.
Tom W. Young, Jr., manager.
UNIVERSAL: 399 South Second Street.
W. E. Sipe, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 500 South Second Street.
Byron Adams, manager.
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Milwaukee, Wis.
CELEBRATED PLAYERS FILM CORP. OF
WISCONSIN: 717 West Wells Street.
V. F. DeLorenzo, manager and booker.
COLUMBIA: 1133 North 8th Street.
Oscar J. Ruby, manager.
Mai Broderson, booker.
Dave Chapman, office manager.
GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE CORP.: 1016
North 8th Street.
William Marshall, manager.
William Kent, booker.
Miss Valois Singer, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 814 N. 11th
Louis Patz, manager.
A. J. Duman, booker.
B. N. JUDELL: 749 North 7th Street.
C. D. Koehler, office manager and booker.
MGM: 732 West State Street.
Sam Shurman, manager.
Glen Wood, B booker.
Joseph McMahon, A booker.
MIDWEST FILM COMPANY: 1032 North 8th
Charles Trampe, manager.
E. C. Krofta, booker.
PARAMOUNT: 1121 North 8th Street.
Walter J. Wiens, manager.
J. V. Lenahan, booking manager.
H. J. Dohm, assistant booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 641
North Seventh Street.
.T. G. Frackman, manager.
John Bates, booker.
RKO: 1131 North 8th Street.
A. N. Schmitz, manager.
W. A. Blaney. feature booker.
Miss Norma Alberts, shorts booker.
SUPERIOR PICTURES, 717 West Wells Street.
J. E. O'Toole, manager.
William Stern, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1016 North 8th
Jack H. Lorentz, manager.
Meyer Kahn, city booker.
Ray Schulz, country booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1137 North 8th Street.
James Ambrose, manager.
A. Chapman, booker.
UNIVERSAL: 719 West Wells Street.
Jack Camp, manager.
Paul Sadzeck, feature booker.
O. Petersen, shorts booker.
VITAGRAPH: 812 North 11th Street.
Robert T. Smith, manager.
Richard Saeger, country booker.
Ben Schwenke, city booker.
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Minneapolis, Minn.
CELEBRATED: 70 Glenwood Avenue.
H. O. Mugridge, manager.
COLUMBIA: 952 Currie Avenue N.
Hy Chapman, manager.
ELLIOTT FILM COMPANY: 72 Glenwood Ave.
F. York Elliott, owner and manager.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: 1101 Currie Avenue.
Fred Abelson, manager.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 1111 Currie
Avenue, North.
Don Woods, manager.
IDEAL PICTURES CORPORATION: 321 Loeb
Arcade.
O. S. MacConnell, manager.
MAJESTIC PICTURE CORP.: 64 Glenwood
Avenue.
J. L. Stern, manager.
MGM: 952 Currie Avenue.
W. H. Workman, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 1101 Currie Avenue.
Ben Blotcky, district manager.
J. J. Donohue, branch manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 42
Glenwood Avenue.
Gilbert Nathanson, manager.
RKO DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION: 72
Glenwood Avenue.
L. E. Goldhammer, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1101 Currie
M. A. Lew. manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1109 Currie Avenue.
R. S. Cramblet. manager.
UNIVERSAL: 1105 Currie Avenue.
Frank Mantzke. manager.
VITAGRAPH: 1104 Currie Avenue North.
Rud Lohronz, manager.
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New Haven, Conn.
COLUMBIA: 134 Meadow Street.
Harry Rogovin, exchange manager.
Sidnev Swirskv, booker.
CONNECTICUT FILMS DISTRIBUTING COM-
PANY: 134 Meadow Street.
T. Ricciuti. booker.
FIRST NATIONAL: See Vitagraph.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 132
Meadow Street.
H. Levine, exchange manager.
Jeanette A. Berliner, booker.
IMPERIAL PICTURES OF NEW ENGLAND:
134 Meadow Street.
Harry Sherman, exchange manager.
Morris Weber, booker.
MGM: 134 Meadow Street.
John P. Byrne, exchange manager.
Charles Lazarus, booker.
Philip Gravitz, booker.
PARAMOUNT: 82 State Street.
Edward Ruff, exchange manager.
Richard Carroll, booking manager.
Hugh Maguire, booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 130
Meadow Street.
Robert Cobe, exchange manager.
Katherine B. Fitzgerald, booker.
RKO: 134 Meadow Street.
Barney Pitkin, exchange manager.
William Canelli, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 114 Meadow
Ben Simon, exchange manager.
Samuel Germaine, booker.
Helen Hanley, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 134 Meadow Street.
Louis Wechsler. exchange manager.
Therese Speratore, honker.
UNIVERSAL: 125 Meadow Street.
Morris Joseph, exchange manager.
Eva Cooperstack, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 134 Meadow Street.
John Pavone, exchange manager.
Victoria Cusanelli, booker.
Angelo Lombardi, booker.
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New Orleans, La.
AFFILIATED PRODUCERS: 218 S. Liberty
Wm. Shiell, manager.
U. W. Castleberry, booker.
ATLANTIC PICTURES CORPORATION: (for-
merly Goodrow Attractions) 218 S. Liberty
Street.
Benny Dudenheifer, manager.
AL DURNING'S ATTRACTIONS: 1732 St.
Charles Ave.
Al Durning, manager.
COLUMBIA: 150 S. Liberty Street.
Houston Duval, manager.
Mrs. C. Randolph, booker.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: See Fox.
GRAND NATIONAL: 221 S. Liberty St.
Mary DiMarco, assistant booker.
R. A. Kelley, office manager.
W. M. Richardson, branch sales manager.
HARCOL MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRIES:
600 Baronne Street.
A. Harrison, Jr., president.
A. W. Harrison, vice-president.
H. Harrison, secretary-treasurer.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER: 150 S. Liberty St.
C. J. Briant, manager.
H. A. Arata, No. 1 booker.
Miss Enola Murphey, No. 2 booker.
E. F. Briwia, office manager.
MOTION PICTURE ADVERTISING SERVICE:
Old Pythian Temple, 1032 Carondelet St.
PARAMOUNT: 215 S. Liberty Street.
E. F. Wilkes, manager.
S. M. Otis, short feature booker.
Maurice Artigus, head booker.
RKO: 1418 Clevend Avenue.
Guv C. Brown, manager.
J. R. Lamantia, feature booker.
Miss J. Crozat, short feature booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION OF
THE SOUTHEAST: (formerly Arthur C
Bromberg), 1307 Tulane Ave.
L. V. Seicshnaydre, manager.
J. D. Duffy, feature booker.
SOUTHERN FILM EXCHANGE: 223 S. Liberty
H. J. Thibeadeaux, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 218 S. Libertv
E. V. Landaiche, manager.
G. J. Bruggi, feature booker.
Elizabeth Baker, short feature booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 147 S. Liberty Street.
G. R. Frank, manager.
J. S. Moreland, feature and short feature booker.
UNITED THEATRES: 629 Common Street.
M. H. Jacobs, manager.
L. C. Montgomery, booker.
UNIVERS.AL: 143 S. Liberty Street.
Paul Tessier. manager.
E. L. O'Niell, feature booker.
VITAGRAPH: ISO S. Liberty Street.
L. C. Conner, manager.
J. D. Jerniogan, feature booker.
G. O. Briant, short feature booker.
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New York, N. Y.
AMERICAN TRADING ASSOCIATION: 723
Seventh Avenue. BRyant 9-4312.
Philip Lewis, booker and manager.
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AMKINO CORP.: 723 Seventh Avenue. BRyant
9-7680.
N. Napoli, manager.
AUTEN, HAROLD: 1540 Broadway. BRyant
9-9883.
Harold Auten, manager.
BIG U FILM EXCHANGE: 630 Ninth Avenue.
CHickering 4-0345.
Leo Abrams, manager.
Sam Philips, head feature booker.
Leo Simon, head short subject booker.
CENTRAL FILM CO.: 630 Ninth Avenue.
LOngacre 5-6347.
Philip M. Brown, manager and booker.
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORP.: 630 Ninth
Avenue. LAckawanna 4-1742.
Nat Cohn, manager.
Sam Blum, feature and short subject booker.
DU WORLD PICTURES. INC.: 729 Seventh
Avenue. MEdallion 3-2943.
A. Littman, short subject and feature booker.
EDUCATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 345 W. 44th
Street. LAckawanna 4-0700.
Joseph J. Lee, manager.
George Blenderman, head feature booker.
Norma Bernstein, head short subject booker.
EMPA FILM DISTRIBUTORS: 1674 Broad-
way. COlumbus 5-6454.
F. Pennino, manager.
EUREKA PRODUCTIONS: 410 East 32nd
Street. AShland 4-2885.
Samuel Cummins, manager and booker.
FILM EXCHANGE INC.: 125 West 45th Street.
BRyant 9-4150.
Harvey Pergament, manager.
FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES: 630 Ninth
Avenue. CHickering 4-2200.
Harry Decker, New York and Brooklyn manager.
Harry Hummel, New Jersey manager.
Edward Barison, head of booking department.
GARRISON FILM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.: 1600
Broadway. BRyant 9-2580.
T. J. Brandon, manager.
Ben Stern, short subject and feature booker.
GAUMONT-BRITISH: 345 W. 44th Street.
LAckawanna 4-0700.
Irving Gumberg, manager.
Sol Kravitz, feature booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS: 630 Ninth
Avenue. PEnnsylvania 6-4424.
Morris Epstein, manager.
Miss E. V. Segall. Miss P. L. Goldstein, bookers.
GUARANTEED PICTURES CO., INC.: 729
Seventh Avenue. BRyant 9-4369.
Samuel Goldstein, manager.
J. Hyams, short subject and feature booker.
IMPERIAL FILM EXCHANGE: 630 Ninth
Avenue. CHickering 4-7775.
S. S. Krellberg, owner.
Joseph Klein, manager.
Louis Solkoff, short subject and feature booker.
JEWEL PRODUCTIONS: 410 East 32nd Street.
AShland 4-2885.
Samuel Cummins, manager and booker.
KINOTRADE: 723 Seventh Avenue. BRvant
9-5107.
Roman Rebush, manager and booker.
LOEW'S INC.: 630 Ninth Avenue. PEnnsyl
vania 6-9700.
Jack Bowen, New York manager.
David A. Levy, New Jersey manager.
Robert Ellsworth, head booker.
MODERN FILM CORP.: 729 Seventh Avenue.
BRyant 9-9635.
Sydney Fashena. manager.
Miss Helen Teitel, booker.
MORRIS KLEINERMAN: 630 Ninth Avenue.
CHickering 4-4955.
Morris Kleinerman, manager.
Julius Levine, booker.
MUTUAL FILM EXCHANGE: 1270 Sixth
Avenue. Circle 7-2641.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES: 331 W. 44th Street.
PEnnsylvania 6-5467.
Myron Sattler, New York manager.
Henry Randel, Long Island and Brooklyn man-
ager.
Edward H. Bell, New Jersey manager.
Katherine Flynn, head booker.
PRINCIPAL FILM EXCHANGE, INC.: 630
Ninth Avenue. CHickering 4-7775.
S. S. Krellberg, owner.
Joseph Klein, manager.
Louis Solkoff, short subject and feature booker.
REPUBLIC FILM EXCHANGES: 630 Ninth
Avenue. MEdallion 3-4640.
Robert J. Fannon, manager.
Myron J. Starr, Anna Plisco, Jeannette Demnet,
bookers.
RKO-RADIO PICTURES: 630 Ninth Avenue.
CHickering 4-2400.
Robert S. Wolff, manager.
Frieda Laurie, head booker.
ROYAL FILM EXCHANGE: 630 Ninth Avenue.
LAckawanna 4-0548.
Manny Meyer, manager.
Sylvia Kay, booker.
SYNDICATE EXCHANGES, INC.: 630 Ninth
Avenue. LAckawanna 4-7273.
Melvin Hirsch, manager.
Lawrence Kulick, booker.
TIMES PICTURES, INC.: 630 Ninth Avenue.
CHickering 4-0184.
Dave Rosengarten and Moe Kerman, managers.
S. Birstein, booker.
TREO FILM EXCHANGE: 630 Ninth Avenue.
LAckawanna 4-0548.
Manny Meyer, manager.
Sylvia Kay, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 345 W. 44th
Street. LAckawanna 4-0700.
Joseph J. Lee, manager.
George Blendermann, feature booker.
Norma Bernstein, short subject booker.
UFA FILMS, INC.: 729 Seventh Avenue.
BRyant 9-7890.
George Nitze, manager.
Ernest Eisele, Jr., booker.
UNITED ARTISTS CORP.: 630 Ninth Avenue.
LAckawanna 4-4721.
Nat Beier, manager.
Herbert Richek, short subject and feature booker.
UNIVERSAL: (See Big U.)
\TTAPHONE DISTRIBUTING CORP.: 630
Ninth Avenue. CHickering 4-2200.
Harry Decker, New York and Brooklyn manager.
Harry Hummel, New Jersey manager.
Edward Barison, head booker.
WORLD PICTURES CORP.: 729 Seventh
Avenue. MEdallion 3-2943.
A. Littman, short subject and feature booker.
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Oklahoma City, Okla.
A. &• M. FILM EXCHANGES, INC.: 704 W.
Grand Avenue.
H. K. Buchanan, manager.
Tom Kelly, booker.
ALLIED FILM EXCHANGE: 704 W. Grand
H. K. Buchanan, manager.
Tom Kelly, booker.
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORP.: 702 W. Granc
C. A. Gibbs, manager.
J. B. Hudgins, booker.
CRESCENT FILM COMPANY: 705;^ W. Grand
Harry Silverman, manager.
Jeannette McVay, booker.
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GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURES CORP.: 10
North Lee.
W. J. Cammer, manager.
A. N. Davis, booker.
MAJESTIC PICTURES COMPANY: 70S'/4 W.
Grand Ave.
Joe Silverman, manager.
Tom Kelly, booker.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER DISTRIBUTING
CORP.: 629 \V. Grand Ave.
W. B. Zoellner, manager.
Roy Avey, Jr.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTING
CORP.: 701 W. Grand Ave.
Sid Simpson, manager.
Sam Brunk, booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORP.: 623 W. Grand
Sol Davis, manager.
Bud Moran, booker.
RKO-PATHE DISTRIBUTING CORP.: 706 W.
Grand Ave.
R. B. Williams, manager.
M. J. Dowling, booker.
SQUARE DEAL FILM EXCHANGE: 702'^ W.
Grand Ave.
Claude York, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORP.:
10 North Lee.
Charles W. Clark, manager.
W. T. Clark, booker.
UNIVERSAL FILM EXCHANGE: 625 W.
Grand Avenue.
A. G. Leary, manager.
H. H. Martin, booker.
VITAGRAPH, INC., distributors for Warner
Bros, features. First National features. Vita-
phone shorts: 630 W. Grand Avenue.
J. O. Rhode, manager.
E. M. Peel, booker.
K. LEE WILLIAMS FILM EXCHANGE: 9J4
North Lee.
K. Lee Williams, manager.
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Omaha, Neb.
CAPITOL: 1508 Davenport Street.
M. L. Stern, manager.
COLUMBIA: 1516 Davenport Street.
I. M. Weiner, manager.
MGM: 1512 Davenport Street.
H. J. Shumow, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 1704 Davenport Street.
A. Mendenhall, manager.
REPUBLIC-MIDWEST FILM EXCHANGE:
1514-16 Davenport Street.
Hymie Novitsky, manager.
RKO: 1508 Davenport Street.
A. M. Avery, manager.
SECURITY; 1506 Davenport Street.
Max Wintroub, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1502 Davenport
J. E. Scott, manager.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1508 Davenport Street.
D. V. McLucas.
UNIVERSAL: 1524 Davenport Street.
Leroy Miller, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 1610 Davenport Street.
C. K. Olson.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
ACTION PICTURES EXCHANGE: 1239 Vine
Street.
Mrs. Herbert W. Given, manager.
CAPITOL FILM EXCHANGE, INC.: 1314 Vine
Edward J. Gabriel, manager.
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION: 1232
Vine Street.
Harry E. Weiner, manager.
Waller Donahue, booker.
James Flynn, booker.
James Winters, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 1240 Vine
Street.
John A. Bachman, manager.
Charles Donahue, office manager.
Miss Mildred Levy, booker.
GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURES CORPORA-
TION OF AMERICA: 302 N. 13th Street.
Herbert W. Given, manager.
Miss Gimbel, booker.
HOLLYWOOD FILM EXCHANGE: 1220 Vine
John Colder, manager.
William Turbett, booker.
LOEW'S, INC.: 1233 Summer Street.
Robert Lynch, manager.
Joseph E. Farrow, office manager.
William Gabriel, booker.
Charles Baines, booker.
Benjamin Heyney. booker.
Frank Scully, booker.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER DISTRIBUTION
CORPORATION: 1233 Summer Street. (See
Loew's. Inc.)
PARAMOUNT PICTURES. INC.: 248 N. 12th
Earle W. Sweigert, manager.
Ralph Garman, booker.
Matt Judge, booker.
Charles Malley, booker.
Mert Nason, booker.
PEERLESS DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION:
1321 Vine Street.
W. J. Heenan, manager.
H. Weinberg, booker.
PREFERRED PICTURES, INC.: 1323 Vine
Murray S. Beier, manager.
Matthew Presbv. booker.
PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY: 1242
Vine Street.
Charles J. Klang, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION OF
PENNSYLVANIA: 1236 Vine Street.
Harry A. La Vine, manager.
Miss Mary Meadowcroft. booker.
RKO-RADIO PICTURES. INC.: 302 N. 1.3th
Frank L. McNamee, manager.
A. C. Gottschalk, booker.
Vincent O'Donnell, booker.
John Phelan, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORPO-
RATION: 302 N. 13th Street.
Sam Gross, manager.
Alfred J. Davis, office manager.
Francis J. Kelly, booker.
Howard J. Smith, booker.
Gilbert Fleischman. booker.
Lillian Rosentoor, booker.
Jack Bergin, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION: 1304
Vine Street.
Harry George Bodkin, manager.
Miss Elizabeth V. McCaffery, booker.
UNIVERSAL FILM EXCHANGES, INC.: 302
N. 13th Street.
Joseph Engel, manager.
Fern Fortunato. booker.
Walter Taylor, booker.
VITAGRAPH, INC.: 1225 Vine Street.
William Mansell, manager.
Leo Hannon, booker.
O. B. Guilfoyle, booker.
Thomas N. Noble, booker.
Stanley Kositsky, booker.
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Pittsburgh, Pa.
COLUMBIA: 1623 Blvd. of the Allies.
A. H. Levy, manager.
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Harry Roney, feature booker.
Robert Kimelman, short subject booker.
EDUCATIONAL: See Twentieth Century-Fox.
METRO GOLDWVN DISTRIBUTING COR-
PORATION: 1631 Blvd. of the Allies.
John J. Maloney, manager.
E. J. Moriarty, booker.
MONARCH: 1623 Blvd. of the Allies.
Lew Lefton, manager.
Milton Lefton, booker.
MONOGRAM PICTURES, INC.: 425 Van
Braam Street.
D. J. Selznick, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 1727 Blvd. of the Allies.
David Kimelman, manager.
Charles Mergen, booker.
Robert Clark, assistant booker.
Francis Seubert, assistant booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 1701
Boulevard of the Allies.
J. H. Alexander, manager.
Lou Hanna, booker.
RKO-Radio: 1623 Blvd. of the Allies.
George Lefko, manager.
Marie Schmidt, booker.
Paul Reith, assistant booker.
ROYAL PICTURES, INC.: 425 Van Braam
D. J. Selznick, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1721 Blvd. of
the Allies.
Ira H. Cohn, manager.
Joe B. Hanna, head booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1717 Blvd. of the Allies
Clarence Eiseman, manager.
Myron J. Stahl, booker.
UNIVERSAL: 1709 Blvd. of the Allies.
Joe Kauffman, manager.
Francis Geuhl, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 1623 Blvd. of the Allies.
Harry A. Seed, manager.
Paul Krumenacker, office manager.
Hilda Lissman, booker.
Portland, Oregon
COLUMBIA FILM CORPORATION: 1927 N
W. Kearney.
James Beale, manager.
Lou Metzlaar, booker-feature and shorts.
FAR WEST EXCHANGES: 19th and Lovejoy
Howard Mapes, representative.
GAUMONT-BRITISH EXCHANGE: 1932 N.
W. Lovejoy.
Walter Wessling, manager.
Vern Whitcomb, booker.
GRAND NATIONAL: 925 N. W. 19th Street.
Danny Matin, manager.
F. J. Henniger, booker.
METRO GOLDWYN-MAYER: 1133 N. W. Glisan
Lou Amacher, manager.
A. S. McCarl, Jr., feature booker.
Mae Weberg. short booker.
NATIONAL SCREEN SERVICE: 19th and
Irving Streets.
Herb Cass, Oregon representative, Worthington
Apartments.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTING
CO.: 909 N. W. 19th Avenue.
Frank Clark, manager.
L. G. Stang, feature booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION
(SHEFFIELD SERVICE): 925 N. W. 19th
C. J. F=irnes. manager.
Frank Talbot, booker.
Sid Tewkesbury, serials.
RKO RADIO PICTURES: 915 N. W. 19th Ave.
Mark Cory, manager.
S. S. McFadden, feature and short booker-
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1932 N. W.
Lovejoy.
Charles F. Powers, manager.
Vern Whitcomb, feature booker.
H. L. Fox, short booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 1925 N. W. Kearney.
Jack Kloepper, Sovereign Hotel.
Mae Bush, booker. „..
UNIVERSAL FILMS: 1129 N. W. Glisan Street.
Gordon Craddock, manager.
John Harvey, booker. ,^„~ „,,
WARNER BROTHERS-F. N. VITAPHONE: 935
N. W. 19th Avenue.
Vete Stewart, manager.
H. P. McNary, feature booker.
Charles Hudson, assistant booker.
St. Louis, Mo.
CHESTERFIELD PICTURES: 3334 Olive Street.
Robert Taylor, booker-manager.
COLUMBIA PICTURES: 3306 Olive Street.
Arthur LaPlant, booker.
COMMERCIAL FILM STUDIOS: 4320 Delraar
EDUCATIONAL: See Twentieth Century-Fox.
r.AUMONT BRITISH PICTURES CORPORA-
TION: 3330 Olive Street.
J. M. Harris, manager.
Eve Wasem, booker. ^^ ,,,. /-,,.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 3334 Olive
Lester Lew, booker. _
HARDCASTLE FILMS: 818 Olive Street.
IMPERIAL PICTURES OF MISSOURI, INC.:
See Superior Pictures, Inc.
R. N. JUDELL CO., INC.: 3206 Olive Street.
MAJESTIC PICTURES: See Chesterfield.
METRO GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURES: 3101
Olive Street.
M. Clarence and Banks Hudson, bookers.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURES: 3010
Duncan Avenue.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTING
COMPANY, INC.: 3201 Olive Street.
Maurice Schweitzer, manager. , ^^ „ -u
W. A. Wandel, D. Edele and H. G. Sharpe,
bookers.
PROGRESSIVE PICTURES, INC.: 3317 Olive
John Walsh, manager.
"T. O'Neil and Leo Sullivan, salesmen.
Minerva Inger, booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORP.: 3214 Olive
Nat Steinberg and Barney Rosenthal, managers.
Jimmy Gately, booker.
RKO DISTRIBUTING CORP.: 3314 Olive
Ralph Heft and Heinie Ahrens, bookers.
SCHWEIG MOTION PICTURE PRODUC-
TIONS: 4927 Delmar Boulevard.
S'RENCO FILM SCREENING CO.: 3314 Olive
R. S'Renco, manager.
SUPERIOR PICTURES. INC.: 3317 Olive
George I. Stern, manager.
Gladys Kaiser, booker.
TIFFANY: See Twentieth Century-Fox.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORP.:
3330 Olive Street.
B. B. Reingold, manager.
Florence Patke and William Thomas, bookers.
UNITED ARTISTS CORP.: 3312 Olive Street.
W. Feldstein, manager.
Ray Curran, booker.
U. S. ARMY MOTION PICTURE CO.: 2nd
and Arsenal Streets.
U. S. ARMY MOTION PICTURE SERVICE:
331 2 A Olive Street.
Mike Smith, booker.
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UNIVERSAL FILM: 3320 Olive Street.
J. E. Garrison, manager.
Harry Hynes, Jr., and Sam Garber, bookers.
VITAGRAPH, INC.: 3212 Olive street.
Hall Walsh, manager.
Francis Murphy and Dwight Mills, bookers.
Salt Lake City, Utah
ALLIED PICTURES: 258 East 1st South Street.
Gene Marcus, manager.
G. Jamer, booker.
CAPITOL FILM EXCHANGE: 258 East 1st
South Street.
Harry Kerrer, manager.
Joyce Ingram, booker.
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION: 210
East 1st South Street.
R. C. Hill, manager.
W. C. Sterzer, booker.
MERCURY FILM EXCHANGE: 256 E. 1st
South.
Al Sheptherd, manager.
E. Murcner. booker.
MGM: 204 E. 1st South Street.
Maurice Saffle, manager.
Sam Cooper and Leland Clayton, bookers.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES DISTRIBUTING
CORP.: 200 E. 1st South Street.
Hugh Braly, district manager.
F. H. Smith, manager.
H. Smith and W. Chiriot, brokers.
RKO DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION: 206
E. 1st South Street.
H. C. Fuller, manager.
E. S. Winward, booker.
SHEFFIELD-REPUBLIC EXCHANGE SYS-
TEM: 254 East 1st South Street.
Wm. Hughard, manager.
Nina Scott, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-F'OX FILM CORPO-
RATION: 216 E. 1st South Street.
Charles Walker, manager.
P. M. Smoot, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION: 214 E.
1st South Street.
R. J. Cadman, branch manager.
Joe Madsen, office manager and booker.
UNIVERSAL FILM EXCHANGE, INC.: 208
E. 1st South Street.
J. R. Feldman, manager.
R. J. French, booker.
VITAGRAPH. INC.: 212 E. 1st South Street.
W. F. Gordon, manager.
Chas. Saphro and Harold Chesler, bookers.
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ALAMO FILM COMPANY: 1625 North Hack-
berry Street.
INDEPENDENT FILM EXCHANGE: 352 East
Commerce Street.
R. W. Barron, manager.
LATIN-AMERICAN FILM EXCHANGE: 400
Soledad Street.
LEE FILM COMPANY: 716 East Elmira Street.
PARAMOUNT: 501 Soledad Street.
Cecil House, manager.
SACK AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES: 610
Soledad Street.
Alfred Sack, manager.
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ATLANTIC FILM EXCHANGE: 261 Golden
Gate Avenue.
F. L. Patterson, manager.
COLUMBIA: 230 Hyde Street.
L. E. Tillman, manager.
Mel Klein, assistant manager.
EDUCATIONAL: See Twentieth Century-Fox.
GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE CORPORA-
TION OF AMERICA: 245 Hyde Street.
Jack Ericson, manager.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, INC.: 229 Golden
Gate Avenue.
H. Bradley Fish, manager.
INTERNATIONAL FILM EXCHANGE: 229
Golden Gate Avenue.
E. Bruce Johnson, manager.
MGM: 259 Hyde Street.
I. Furman, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 201 Golden Gate Avenue.
G. A. Smith, manager.
Henry Haustein, feature and short booker.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 221
Golden Gate Avenue.
Floyd St. John, manager.
RKO: 251 Hyde Street.
G. William Wolf, manager.
H. M. Hollansworth, assistant feature and
short booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 245 Hyde
George Ballentine, manager.
Floyd Bernard, feature booker.
Joe Mealey, short booker.
UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION: 255 Hyde
D. J. McNerney, manager.
UNIVERSAL: 129 Hyde Street.
Barney Rose, manager.
WARNER BROTHERS: 215 Golden Gatf
Avenue.
Charles Muehlman, manager.
Al Grubstick, circuits booker.
S. A. MacDonald, Bay region booker.
y. Preston, rest of state.
Seattle. Wash.
San Francisco, Cal.
ALL STAR FEATURES DISTRIBUTORS: 247
Golden Gate Avenue.
Armand Cohen, manager.
Minnie Levy, feature and short booker.
COLUMBIA: 2415 Second Avenue
L. Neal Walton, manager.
S. Schubach, booker.
FAR WEST: 2419 Second Avenue. (Grand Na-
tional.)
D. D. Matin, manager.
W. Englen, booker.
MGM: 2401 Second Avenue.
L. Wingham, manager.
Harry Blatt and Don Hiatt, bookers.
PARAMOUNT: 2413 Second Avenue.
Neal East, manager.
R. L. Estelle and M. A. Hatfield, bookers.
PRINCIPAL: 2422 Second Avenue.
A. M. Goldstein, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 2417
Second Avenue.
E. L. Walton, manager.
L. C. Tomlinson, booker.
RKO: 2312 Second Avenue.
Ed. A. Lamb, manager.
Louis Goldsmith, booker.
SHEFFIELD EXCHANGE SYSTEM: 2417
Second Avenue.
J. T. Sheffield, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 2316 Second
Avenue.
H. Edmonds, manager.
J. W. Brooks, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: 2403 Second Avenue.
Guy F. Navarre, manager.
H. Harden, booker.
THE
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998
UNIVERSAL: 2421 Second Avenue.
L. J. McGinley, manager.
L. A. Samuelson, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 2405 Second Avenue.
Al Oxtoby, manager.
I.. M. Cobbs, feature booker.
Guy Maxey, short booker.
V
Washington, D. C.
COLUMBIA: 922 New Jersey Avenue.
S. A. Galanty, manager.
FIRST DIVISION EXCHANGES, INC.: 203 I
Street.
Harry S. Brown, manager.
GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE CORPORA-
TION: See Twentieth Century-Fox.
HOLLYWOOD FILM CORP.: 203 I Street N.W.
Rubin Brenner, manager.
INTERSTATE FILMS COMPANY: (See Uni-
versal.)
LIBERTY: 925 New Jersey Avenue.
S. M. and J. E. Flax, partners.
MGM: 1009 New Jersey Avenue.
Rudolph Berger, manager.
PARAMOUNT: 1101 North Capital Street.
Robert Denton, manager.
PREFERRED PICTURES CORPORATION:
135 K Street N. W.
Mrs. H. L. Taylor, manager.
REPUBLIC PICTURES CORPORATION: 925
New Jersey Avenue, N. W.
Sam Flax, manager.
RKO: 203 I Street.
Robert J. Folliard, manager.
TRIO PRODUCTIONS: 203 I Street.
George J. Gill, manager.
TWENTIETH CENTURY -FOX: 932 New Jersey
Avenue.
S. N. Wheeler, manager.
UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION: 924 New
Jersey Avenue.
Charles Kranz, manager.
UNITED STATES ARMY MOTION PICTURE
SERVICE: 916 G Street.
Fred Bund.
UNIVERSAL: 924 New Jersey Avenue.
Edward Heiber, manager.
VITAGRAPH: 928 New Jersey Avenue.
Robert Smeltzer, manager.
V V V
Exchanges in Canada
Calgary, Al+a.
CANADIAN UNIVERSAL: 8th Avenue at 6th
Street West. R. Doddridge, booker.
COLUMBIA: 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
EMPIRE FILMS: (MAJESTIC, EDUCATION-
AL, REPUBLIC, ASSOCIATED TALKING
PICTURES, TWICKENHAM, MASCOT,
MONOGRAM, CANADIAN CAMEOS AND
B.I.P.): 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
W. J. Wheeler, booker.
MGM: See Regal Films.
PARAMOUNT: 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
G. Lynch, booker.
REGAL FILMS (MGM, GAUMONT AND
GAUMONT - BRITISH AND LONDON
FILMS), 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
A. Gilbert, booker.
RKO: 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
J. McPherson, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 8th Ave. at 6th
St. West.
F. L. Scott, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: (UNITED ARTISTS, RE-
LIANCE, BRITISH AND DOMINIONS,
CRITERION AND SKIPPY CARTOONS,
GOLDWYN) : 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
M. Goldstone, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 8th Avenue at 6th Street West.
B. Kohn, booker.
V
Montreal, Que.
CANADIAN UNIVERSAL: 5969 Monkland Ave
nue.
A. F. Quintal, booker.
COLUMBIA: 5975 Monkland Avenue.
EMPIRE FILMS (MAJESTIC, EDUCATIONAL.
REPUBLIC. ASSOCIATED TALKING PIC-
TURES, TWICKENHAM, MASCOT, MON-
OGRAM, CANADIAN CAMEOS AND
B.I.P.): 5975 Monkland Avenue.
L. Dreuxerman, booker.
EXCELLENT: 5975 Monkland Avenue.
FRANCE-FILM: 1135 Beaver Hall Hill.
MGM: See Regal Films.
PARAMOUNT: 5955 Monkland Avenue.
W. P. Young, booker.
REGAL FILMS (MGM, GAUMONT-BRITISH
AND LONDON FILMS): 5965 Monkland
J. Macklin, booker.
E. L. Southgate, booker.
J. Kopman. booker.
RKO: 5975 Monkland Avenue.
J. Dorfman, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 5963 Monkland
J. F. Pearson, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS: (UNITED ARTISTS, RE-
LIANCE, BRITISH AND DOMINIONS.
CRITERION AND SKIPPY CARTOONS,
GOLDWYN): 5975 Monkland Avenue.
DOMINIONS, GOLDWYN): 5975 Monkland
Avenue.
E. Schrider, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 5975 Monkland Avenue.
J. C. James, booker.
St. John, N. B.
CANADIAN UNIVERSAL: 162 Union Street.
Miss B. Corber, booker.
EMPIRE FILMS: (Majestic, Educational, Repub-
lic, Associated Talking Pictures, Twickenham,
Monogram, Mascot, Canadian Cameos, and
B.I. P.): 162 Union Street.
W. N. Rowley, booker.
MGM: See Regal Films.
MARITIME (COLUMBIA): 87 Union Street.
PARAMOUNT: 133 Princess Street.
R. Thorne, booker.
REGAL FILMS (MGM, Gaumont-British, and
London Films): 133 Princess Street.
G. E. Golding, booker.
RKO: 27 Prince William Street.
H. H. McArthur, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX:
L. S. Kerr, booker.
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ALMANAC
999
UNITED ARTISTS: (United Artists, Reliance.
Criterion and Skippy cartoons, British and
Dominions, Goldwyn) : 96 Union Street.
E. Lingley, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 162 Union Street.
Miss E. Thurston, booker.
V
Toronto, Ont.
CANADIAN UNIVERSAL: 277 Victoria Street.
R. W. Smith, booker.
COLUMBIA: 21 Wilton Square.
EMPIRE FILMS (MAJESTIC, REPUBLIC,
ASSOCIATED TALKING PICTURES.
EDUCATIONAL, TWICKENHAM, MONO-
GRAM, MASCOT, CANADIAN CAMEOS
AND B.I.P.): 277 Victoria Street.
H. J. Gould, booker.
EXCELLENT: 277 Victoria Street.
FEDERAL: 279 Victoria Street.
GAUMONT BRITISH: See Regal Films.
MGM- See Regal Films.
PARAMOUNT: 111 Bond Street.
A. Theurer, booker.
REGAL FILMS (MGM, GAUMONT BRITISH
AND LONDON FILMS): 277 Victoria
J. Simon, booker.
R. McBain, booker.
R. Tarshus, booker.
RKO: 277 Victoria Street.
B. Fox, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 287 Victoria
G. W. Powes, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS (UNITED ARTISTS. RE-
LIANCE, CRITERION AND SKIPPY
CARTOONS, BRITISH AND DOMINION,
GOLDWYN): 277 Victoria Street.
R. Knights, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 21 Dundas Street.
T. Shaw, booker.
R. Renney, booker.
A. E. Piggtns, booker.
V
Vancouver, B. C.
CANADIAN UNIVERSAL: Burrard and Davie
Streets.
W. B. Adamson, booker.
COLUMBIA: Burrard and Davie Streets.
EMPIRE FILMS (MAJESTIC, EDUCATIONAL,
REPUBLIC, ASSOCIATED TALKING PIC-
TURES, TWICKENHAM, MASCOT, MON-
OGRAM, CANADIAN CAMEOS. AND
B.I.P: Burrard and Davie Streets.
F. Stone, booker.
MGM: See Regal Films.
PARAMOUNT: Burrard and Davie Streets.
A. E. Rolston, booker.
REGAL FILMS (MGM, GAUMONT BRITISH
AND LONDON FILMS): Burrard and Davie
H. C. Jackson, booker.
RKO: Burrard and Davie Streets.
J. Davie, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 1210 Burrard
E. H. Teel, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS (UNITED ARTISTS, RE-
LIANCE, CRITERION AND SKIPPY CAR-
TOONS, BRITISH AND DOMINIONS,
GOLDWYN): Burrard and Davie Streets.
H. Page, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 1206 Burrard Street.
N. Dalgleish, booker.
V
Winnipeg, Man.
CANADIAN UNIVERSAL: 504 Film Exchange
H. Schwartz, booker.
COLUMBIA: 403 Film Exchange Building.
EMPIRE FILMS (MAJESTIC, EDUCATIONAL,
REPUBLIC, ASSOCIATED TALKING PIC-
TURES. TWICKENHAM, MASCOT, MON-
OGRAM, CANADIAN CAMEOS AND
B.I.P.) : Film Exchange Building.
M. Simon, booker.
MGM: See Regal Films.
PARAMOUNT: Film Exchange Building.
R. Simpson, booker.
REGAL FILMS (MGM. GAUMONT BRITISH
AND LONDON FILMS): 303 Exchange
Building.
A. G. Levy, booker.
H. Brickman, booker.
RKO: Film Exchange Building.
M. Mackinson, booker.
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX: 400 Film Ex-
change Bldg.
A. Pollock, booker.
UNITED ARTISTS (UNITED ARTISTS, RE
LIANCE, 20TH CENTURY. BRITISH AND
DOMINIONS, CRITERION AND SKIPPY
CARTOONS, GOLDWYN): 404 Film Ex-
change Building.
J. Reid, booker.
VITAGRAPH: 408 Film Exchange Building.
D. Goil, booker.
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T H F
19 3 7-3
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1000
License Agreement
AGREEMENT of license under copyright made
in one or more counterparts between
, a corporation (hereinafter
referred to as the Distributor), party of the
first part, and the Exhibitor, (hereinafter named
and referred to as the Exhibitor, operating the
theatre hereinafter designated), party of the
second part,
WITNESSETH: The parties hereto agree as
follows :
License
FIRST: The Distributor grants the Exhibitor
and the Exhibitor accepts, a limited license under
the respective copyrights of the motion pictures
designated and described in the Schedule hereof
and under the copyright of any matter included
in any sound recorded therewith, to exhibit pub-
licly said motion pictures and to reproduce for
public performances such recorded sound in syn-
chronism therewith, but only at the said theatre
for the number of consecutive days specified in
the Schedule and for no other use or purpose;
provided that the reproducing equipment in the
said theatre will operate reliably and efficiently
to reproduce such recorded sound with adequate
volume and high quality; and provided further
that if copyrighted musical compositions are
included in such recorded sound, the Exhibitor
will have at the date or dates of the exhibition
of each of such motion pictures a license from
the copyright proprietor thereof or from any
licensee of such copyright proprietor to perform
publicly the said copyrighted musical composi-
tions. If more than one theatre is hereinafter
designated the said motion pictures are licensed
for exhibition at only one of such theatres unless
otherwise in the Schedule specifically provided
in writing.
Term and Warranty
SECOND: (a) The term of this Agreement
shall begin with the date fixed or determined
for the exhibition at the said theatre of the first
motion picture deliverable hereunder and shall
continue for a period of one year thereafter
unless otherwise in the Schedule provided. The
Distributor agrees during said term to deliver
to the Exhibitor, and the Exhibitor agrees to
exhibit at said theatre during said term upon
the date or dates herein provided for, a positive
print of each of said motion pictures except such
as may be excluded as provided in Clauses Fif-
teenth and Seventeenth hereof. The Distributor
warrants that each positive print will be in good
physical condition for projection and exhibition,
and will clearly reproduce the recorded sound
in synchronism therewith if properly used upon
standard reproducing equipment. If the recorded
sound is not recorded upon a print, all references
herein to a print shall be deemed to include
the records, discs and any other device upon
which sound may be recorded for reproduction
with the exhibition of a print.
Damages — Failure to Deliver
(b) If the Distributor shall fail or refuse to
deliver, or the Exhibitor shall fail or refuse to
exhibit during the term hereof, any of said mo-
tion pictures, excepting those which may be
eliminated as provided in Clause Fifteenth hereof,
and those which may not be generally released as
provided in Qause Seventeenth hereof or if the
Distributor shall wilfully violate any of the pro-
visions of Clause Seventh hereof or shall delivei
to the Exhibitor a print of any motion picture
which print shall be determined was not in con-
dition for exhibition and for the reproduction of
sound as provided in (Tlause Second, the Exhibi-
tor or the Distributor, as the case may be, shall
pay the damage so caused and if such damage
cannot be definitely computed shall pay as liquid-
ated damages a sum equal to the fixed sum
herein specified as the rental of each such motion
picture or a sum computed as provided in
Clause Third (c) hereof, if the rental of _ any
such motion picture is to be determined, either
in whole or in part, upon a percentage of the
admission receipts of said theatre or any part
thereof or upon a percentage of such receipts
and a fixed sum ; provided that any claim by
the Exhibitor with respect to the condition of
a print shall be deemed to have been waived
by the Exhibitor unless notice of such claim
shall have been given by the Exhibitor to the
Distributor's exchange from which the Exhibitor
is served, by telephone or telegraph, or in person,
immediately after the first public exhibition
thereof by the Exhibitor and written confirma-
tion thereof mailed by the Exhibitor upon the
same day to the Distributor's said exchange.
Payment
THIRD: (a) Exhibitor agrees to pay for such
license as to each such motion picture the fixed
sums specified in the Schedule at least three
(3) days in advance of the date of delivery of
a print thereof at the Distributor's exchange or
of the date of shipment to the Exhibitor's from
another Exhibitor, unless after the acceptance
of this application by the Distributor such pay-
ment shall be otherwise agreed to by the Dis-
tributor in writing signed by an officer of the
Distributor. All payments hereunder shall be
made to the Distributor at the City in which is
located the exchange from which the Exhibitor
is served.
Percentcige Bookings
(b) If the rental of any of such motion pic-
tures is to be determined either in whole or in
part upon the admission receipts of said theatre
or any part thereof, the Exhibitor agrees to
pay such rental immediately after the last ex-
hibition upon the last date of the exhibition of
each such motion picture 'or if requested by the
Distributor at the end of each day's exhibition.
In each such case the Exhibitor shall deliver
to the Distributor immediately after the last
exhibition upon each date of exhibition of each
such motion picture a correct itemized state-
ment of the gross receipts of said theatre for
admission thereto upon each such date. Such
statement shall be signed by the Exhibitor or
the Manager or Treasurer of said theatre and
the Cashier thereof and shall include a state-
ment of such facts and figures as may be pro-
vided in the Schedule to be furnished by the
Exhibitor, and if requested by the Distributor,
shall be made upon forms furnished by the Dis-
tributor. Upon the exhibition date or dates of
each motion picture an authorized representative
of the Distributor is hereby given the right to
verify the sale of all tickets for admission
to said theatre, and the receipts therefrom; and
for such purpose shall have access to the thea-
tre, including the box office, and also the right
to examine all relevant entries relating to such
gross receipts in all the Exhibitor's books and
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Percentages
records, and if hereunder it is provided that
the Exhibitor make certain expenditures and/or
deductions, to examine all entries relating to
such expenditures and/or deductions. Such right
of access and examination of the Exhibitor's
books and records limited as aforesaid, shall
contmue for a period of four (4) months after
the receipt by the Distributor of each such
statement. The Distributor agrees, unless such
■"epresentative is in the continuous employ of
the Distributor or employed as a checker, not
to employ as a representative for such purpose
any person a resident of or employed in the
place where the said theatre is located, other
than a person engaged in business as an ac-
countant. The Distributor agrees that any in-
formation obtained pursuant to the provisions
of this clause will be treated as confidential,
excepting in any arbitration proceeding or liti-
gation in respect to this license.
Liquidated Damages— Percentage Bookings
(c) If the Exhibitor fails or refuses to exhibit
any of said motion pictures as herein provided
and the rental or any part thereof is to be com-
puted in whole or in part upon a percentage
of the admission receipts of said theatre, the
Exhibitor shall pay the Distributor as liquid-
ated damages for each day the Exhibitor fails
°!i ,r^'"^^^ to exhibit such motion pictures, in
addition to any fixed sums payable hereunder
in respect of such motion picture, a sum equal
to such percentage of the average daily gross
receipts of such theatre on each date any feature
motion picture distributed by the Distributor
was exhibited thereat during the period of ninety
(90) days prior to the date or dates when said
motion picture should have been so exhibited
hereunder, or if no feature motion picture dis-
tributed by the Distributor was exhibited at such
theatre during said ninety day period, then a
sum equal to such percentage of the average
daily gross receipts of such theatre during the
period of thirty operating days immediately
prior to the date or dates when such motion
pictures should have been exhibited, or prior to
the date of such failure or refusal to exhibit
any of said motion pictures; provided that if
the Exhibitor shall exhibit such motion pictures
for less than the full number of days provided
for in the Schedule, for each day less than said
full number of days, the sum equal to such per-
centage shall be computed upon a sum equal
to sixty-five (65%) of the gross receipts of said
theatre during the last day of the exhibition
whereat of such motion picture. A sworn state-
ment of the said daily gross receipts shall be
delivered by the Exhibitor to the Distributor
upon demand therefor.
Deliverv and Return of Prints
FOURTH: (a) After each of said motion
pictures is generally released for public exhibi-
tion and beeomes available for exhibition here-
under by the Exhibitor, the Distributor agrees
to deliver as hereinafter provided, a print thereof
to the Exhibitor.
_ (b) The public exhibition of any of said mo-
tion pictures for three (3) consecutive days at
prices usually charged for admission to the
theatre where so exhibited in the territory
wherein is_ located the exchange from which the
Exhibitor is served, excepting any "road show,"
"tryout," "preview," or "pre-release" exhibitions
thereof, shall be deemed the general release for
public exhibition of such motion picture but only
in such territory. A "pre-release" exhibition
shall be deemed any exhibition because of sea-
sonal conditions making desirable exhibitions
in advance of general release as herein defined.
(c) The Exhibitor agrees to exhibit each of
said motion pictures in the order of its general
release by the Distributor in the exchange tei
ritory in which said theatre is located. The
Exhibitor shall have the right to select any ol
the motion pictures, excepting the last deliver-
able hereunder, for exhibition out of the order
of its general release, subject to prior runs
and /or protection granted other exhibitors, on
the date or dates determined as provided in
Article Sixth hereof or otherwise agreed upon,
but only upon the following conditions (a) that
the Exhibitor is not in default hereunder and
shall have fully complied with all the provisions,
if any, set forth in the Schedule for the exhi-
bition of one or more of said motion pictures
at specified intervals; and (b) that the Distrib-
utor and the Exhibitor shall then agree upon
the date or dates upon which all of the motion
pictures generally released prior to the general
release of such motion picture and available for
exhibition hereunder shall be exhibited by the
Exhibitor, which date or dates shall be within
thirty (30) days from the first exhibition date
of the motion picture to be exhibited out of
the order of its general release; or in the al-
ternative the Exhibitor shall then pay to the
Distributor the license fee for each of such
motion pictures then generally released and
available for exhibition hereunder, and as to any
thereof which shall not be exhibited by the Ex-
hibitor within thirty days from the first exhi-
bition date of the motion picture to be exhibited
out of the order of its general release, the grant
of the run and protection period in respect
thereof shall be deemed waived by the Exhi-
bitor. Upon the failure or refusal of the Exhi-
bitor to exhibit any of such motion pictures then
^•enerally released and available for exhibition
hereunder within said thirty day period or to
pay the license fee thereof, the right of the
Exhibitor to thereafter select for exhibition any
motion picture out of the order of its general
release shall be forfeited. The provisions of
this paragraph (c) shall not be deemed to limit
or qualify the provisions of Article Sixth hereof
excepting as in this paragraph (c) specifically
provided.
(d) The Distributor shall make deliveries here-
under to the Exhibitor or to the Exhibitor's
authorized agent, by delivery at the Distrib-
utor's exchange, or to a common carrier, or
to the United States Postal authorities. If
deliveries are made to a carrier or to a post
office, they shall be made in time for prints
to reach the place where the said theatre is
located in time for inspection and a projection
thereof before the usual time for opening said
theatre.
(e) Exhibitor agrees to return immediately
after the last exhibition on the_ last date of
exhibition licensed, each print received hereunder,
with its reels and containers, to the exchange of
the Distributor from which the Exhibitor is
served or as otherwise directed by the Distrib-
utor in the same condition as when received,
reasonable wear and tear due to proper use
excepted. Exhibitor agrees to pay all costs of
transportation of such prints, reels, and con-
tainers from the Distributor's exchange or the
last previous exhibitor having possession of the
same, and return to the Distributor's exchange;
or if directed by the Distributor, to ship such
positive prints elsewhere than to the Distrib-
utor's exchange transportation charges collect.
It is agreed that the delivery of a positive print
properly directed and packed in the container
furnished by the Distributor therefor, to a car-
rier designated or used by the Distributor and
proper receipt therefor obtained by the Exhib-
itor, shall constitute the return of such positive
print by the Exhibitor.
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Prints
(f) If the Exhibitor fails to or delays the
return of any positive print to the Distributor
or fails to forward or delays forwarding (as
directed by the Distributor) any such print to
any other exhibitor, the Exhibitor agrees to
pay the Distributor the damage, if any, so
caused the Distributor and in addition the dam-
age, if any, so caused such other exhibitor. The
Exhibitor shall have the right to participate in
any compromise of or intervene in any arbitra-
tion or legal proceeding based upon any claim
for such damage asserted against the distributor
by another exhibitor; notice of which shall be
given the Exhibitor by the Distributor.
Loss and Deunage to Prints
FIFTH: The Exhibitor shall pay to the Dis-
tributor a sum equal to the cost of replacement
at the Distributor's exchange for each linear foot
of any print, lost, stolen, or destroyed or injured
in any way in the interval between the delivery
to and the return thereof by the Exhibitor in
full settlement of all claims for such loss, theft,
destruction or injury. Such payment, however,
shall not transfer title to or any interest in
any such positive print to the Exhibitor or any
other party, nor release the Exhibitor from any
liability arising out of any breach of this agree-
ment. The Distributor shall at the ^ption ft
the Exhibitor repay or credit to the Exhibitor
any sums paid by the Exhibitor for any lost
or stolen print, excepting "news reels," upon
the return of such lost or stolen print to the
Distributor within sixty (60) days after the date
uhen the same should have been returned here-
nnder. The Exhibitor shall not be liable for
the damage or destruction of any print, pro-
vided the Exhibitor establishes such damage ot
destruction occurred while in transit from the
Exhibitor and delivery thereof was made as
hereinabove provided. The Exhibitor shall im-
mediately notify the Distributor's exchange by
telegram of the loss, theft or destruction of
or damage or injury to any print. If any print
shall be received from the Exhibitor by_ the
Distributor or any subsequent exhibitor in a.
damaged or partially destroyed condition it
shall be deemed to have been so damaged cr
'lestroyed by the Exhibitor unless the latter,
immediately after the first public exhibition
thereof, shall have telegraphed the Distributor's
exchange that such a print was received by the
Exhibitor in a damaged or partially destroyed
condition, and setting forth fully the nature
of such damage and the amount of footage so
damaged or destroyed.
Selection of Play Dates
SIXTH: Unless otherwise agreed upon or
unless definitely specified or otherwise provided
for in the Schedule, the exhibition date or dates
of each of said motion pictures shall be de-
termined as follows:
1. Subject to prior runs and/or protection
granted or hereafter granted by the Distributor
to other exhibitors and within a reasonable time
after a print or prints of any of said motion
pictures are received at the exchange of the
Distributor out of which the exhibitor is served,
and provided the Exhibitor is not in default here-
tmder, the Distributor shall mail to the Ex-
hibitor a notice in writing of the date when each
such motion picture will be available for ex-
hibition by the Exhibitor (which date is here-
inafter referred to as the "available date").
Such notice shall be mailed to the Exhibitor
at least fifteen (15) days before the available
date therein specified
2. Within fourteen (14) days after the mail-
ing of _ such notice, the Exhibitor shall select
an exhibition date or dates not theretofore as-
signed to another exhibitor or other exhibitors,
within the period commencing upon the avail-
able date and ending thirty (30) days there-
after and give to the Distributor written notice
of the date or dates so selected.
3. Upon the failure of the Exhibitor to so
select such date or dates the Distributor shall
designate such date or dates by mailing written
notice thereof to the Exhibitor.
Protection and Run
SEVENTH: The Distributor agrees not tv.
exhibit or grant a license to exhibit any of said
motion pictures for exhibition in conflict with
the "run" or prior to the expiration of the "pro-
tection period" if any in the Schedule specified
at any theatre therein named or within the
territorial limits therein specified. Such period
of protection as to each of said motion pictures
shall be computed from the last date of the
exhibition thereof licensed hereunder. If pro-
tection is granted against a named theatre or
theatres indicating that it is the intention of the
Distributor to grant such protection against all
theatres in the immediate vicinity of the Ex-
hibitor's theatre then unless otherwise provided
in the Schedule, such protection shall include
any theatre in such vicinity thereafter erected
or opened.
Description of Pictures
EIGHTH: (a) The Distributor shall have and
hereby reserves the right in the sole discretion
of the Distributor to change the title of any
of the said motion pictures, to make changes in,
alterations and adaptations of any story, book
or play to substitute for any thereof any other
story, book or play. The Distributor also shall
have and hereby reserves the right to change
the director, the cast or any member thereof
of any of said motion pictures.
(b) The Exhibitor shall not be required to
accept for any feature motion picture described
in the Schedule as that of the following named
star or stars any motion picture of any other
star or stars:
nor to accept any other
feature motion pictures in place of any thereof
in the Sche<lule which are designated "no sub-
stitutes," provided that not more than twenty
(20%) percent of the total number of feature
motion pictures specified in the Schedule, ether
than the motion pictures of said star or stars,
are so designated. The right of re'ect'on con-
ferred on the Exhibitor by this Clause is in
addition to ttie right of exclusion provided in
Clause Fifteenth hereof.
(c) The Distributor warrants that none of
said motion pictures are reissues of old nega-
tives, old negatives retitled or foreign produced
by a foreign producer, excepting those specifically
specified as such in the Schedule; and further
that none of said motion pictures contains or
will contain any advertising matter for which
compensation is received by the Distributor,
or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Distributor.
Advertisinsr Prior to First Run
NINTH: (a) If the Exhibitor is granted a
subsequent run of the said motion pictures the
Exhibitor shall not advertise any thereof by any
means of advertising prior to or during the
exhibition of any one of said motion pictures
by any other exhibitor having the right to a
prior run thereof and charging admission prices
higher than the prices charged for .idmission
to the Exhibitor's theatre, excepting advertising
inside the theatre not intended for removal
therefrom by the public, unless the first date
of exhibition hereunder of any such motion pic-
ture shall be within fifteen (15) days from the
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last exhibition date of such prior run exhibition,
in which case the Exhibitor shall have the right
to advertise such motion picture provided the
Exhibitor does not in any advertising state that
the prices charged for alraission are or will be
less than the admission prices charged :)y ilie
Exhibitor having the first or prior run of such
motion picture. Nothing in this Clause shall
be deemed to prohibit the Exhibitor from adver-
tising generally all of said motion pictures as
a group but such general advertising shall riot
refer to any of said motion pictures during its
exhibition by any other exhibitor havin? the fi''st
or immediately prior run thereof, excepting as
herein provided.
(b) The Exhibitor shall not advertise by any
means of advertising any of said motion pictures
which may be roadshown by the Distrilutor and
not excepted and excluded from this license,
until after the completion of such roadsliowing in
the United States, and then only as permitted
in paragraph (a) of this Clause.
(c) For a breach of the provisions of th's
Clause the Distributor shall have in addition
to all other rights the right to exclude from this
license any motion picture advertised in vicla-
tion of the provisions hereof by written 'lotxf
to such effect mailed to the Exhibitor and upon
the mailing of such notice the license cf such
motion picture shall terminate and revert to
the Distributor, unless arbitration is herein pro-
vided for and immediately upon the receipt of
any such notice of exclusion the Exhibitor by
Written notice given to the Distributor shall
deny breaching any of the provisions of this
Clause, in which case the question of fact raised
by such denial shall be determined by arbitration.
Acceptance by Distributor
TENTH: Until accepted in writing by an
officer of or any person authorized by the Dis-
tributor and notice of acceptance sent to the
Exhibitor this instrument shall be deemed only
an application for a license under Copyright,
and may be withdrawn by the Exhibitor any
time before such acceptance. Unless such notice
of acceptance is sent the Exhibitor by mail or
telegraph within fifteen (IS) days after the date
thereof, if the said theatre of the Exhibitor is
located East of the Mississippi River, and within
thirty (30) days after the date thereof if located
west of the said river, said application shall be
deemed to have been withdrawn. The deposit
by the Distributor of any check or other con-
sideration given by the Exhibitor at the time
r>f application as payment for any purpose or
the delivery of a print of any of said motion
pictures shall not be deemed an acceptance
hereof by the Distributor.
Changes in Writing
ELEVENTH: This license agreement is com-
plete and all promises, representations, under-
standings and agreements in reference thereto
have been expressed herein. No change or
modification hereof shall be binding upon the
Distributor unless in writing signed by an officer
of the distributor, excepting in an emergency and
only then, a change or modification may be
consented to in writing but only by the repre-
sentative of the Distributor managing the Dis-
tributor's exchange out of which the Exhibitor
IS served provided such change or modification
does not change or modify the run, and/or
protection period, or decrease any rental, or
eliminate any motion picture specified in the
Schedule.
Assignment on Sale or Theatre
TWELFTH: This Hcense shall not be as-
signed by either party without the written con-
sent of the other, provided, that if the Ex-
hibitor sells the said theatre or transfers any
interest therein and is not in default hereunder,
the Exhibitor may assign this license to the
purchaser of the theatre or of such interest with-
out the written consent of the Distributor but
any such assignment shall not be valid or of
any eflfect hereunder unless a written accept-
ance thereof by the assignee assuming the
obligations of the Exhibitor shall be delivered
to the Distributor. Any such assignment shall
not release the Exhibitor from any liability
hereunder unless such release from liability is
consented to by the Distributor in writing.
Tcixes
THIRTEENTH: The Exhibitor shall pay to
the Distributor upon demand, any tax, fee or
other like charge now and/or hereafter imposed
or based upon the delivery and/or the exhibi-
tion of prints of motion pictures and/or
upon the sums payable under this license by
the Exhibitor to the Distributor. If under any
statute or ordinance any such tax, fee or other
like charge is or shall be payable or paid by
the Distributor and the exact amount payable
hereunder by the Exhibition is not therein defi-
nitely fixed or cannot be exactly determined,
then the Exhibitor shall pay such part of any
such tax, fee or other like charge paid or pay-
able by the Distributor as shall be fixed in
the manner determined by the then President
of the American Arbitration Association.
Prevention of Perforaacince
FOURTEENTH: If the Exhibitor shall be
prevented from exhibiting or the Distributor
from delivering any of the said motion pictures
for causes beyond their direct control then this
license in respect to each such motion picture
shall terminate and revert to the Distributor
without liability on the part of either party,
provided reasonable written notice of such termi-
nation and the cause thereof is given.
Option to Exclude if Group Licensed
FIFTEENTH: (a) If the total number of
feature motion pictures oflfered to the Exhibitor
by the Distributor, at one time, shall have been
licensed by the Distributor hereunder, and the
rental of each thereof averages less than Four
hundred ($400.00) Dollars, the Exhibitor shall
have the right to exclude from this license,
first not to exceed five (5%) percent of the
total number of feature motion pictures licensed
hereunder; thereafter to further exclude not to
exceed five (S%) percent of said total number;
and/or lastly to further exclude not to exceed
five (5%) percent of said total number, the
aggregate number of feature pictures so ex-
cluded in no event to exceed fifteen (15%) percent
of the total number licensed hereunder; pro-
vided that the Exhibitor is not in default here-
under and shall have fully complied with all of
the provisions, if any set forth in the Sched-
ule for the exhibition of one or more of said fea-
ture motion pictures at specified intervals; and
provided further that the Exhibitor shall give
to the Distributor written notice of the Ex-
hibitor's election to exclude any of said feature
motion pictures not later than fourteen (14)
days before the date or dates fixed for its ex-
hibition hereunder and at the same time: (1)
as to each feature motion picture excluded
in the first five percent of the total number
so excluded to pay to the Distributor the
rental therefor specified in the Schedule; (2)
as to each feature motion picture included in
the five percent of the total number thereafter
so excluded to pay to the Distributor one-half
of the rental thereof specified in the Schedule;
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and (3) as to each feature motion picture
included in the five (S%) percent of the total
lastly so excluded there shall be added to
the rental of the motion pictures then remain-
ing to be delivered hereunder an amount at
least equal to the aggregate of the rentals
of the motion pictures so lastly excluded,
apportioned equally to each or to any one or
more thereof, selected by the Exhibitor upon
notice to such effect given to the Distributor,
and the exhibition period specified in the Sched-
ule of each of such motion pictures so selected
may be, at the option of the Exhibitor upon
written notice to such effect, ratably extended
for such number of days as the rental there-
of specified in the Schedule plus the amount
added as herein provided, permits; provided
that if there shall be no motion pictures then
remaining to be delivered hereunder, the Ex-
hibitor shall pay to the Distributor the rental
therefor specified in the Schedule. In com-
puting such number of days fractions of more
than one-third shall be deemed one day.
For the purpose of determining whether or
not the average rental of any of the motion
pictures, the rental of which is to be computed
in whole or in part upon a percentage of the
receipts of the Exhibitor's theatre, is more or
less than $400.00, the rental of each such mo-
tion picture shall be deemed to be the average
amount of the license fees paid by the Exhibitor
to the Distributor for each feature motion pic-
ture distributed by the Distributor and exhib-
ited at said theatre during a period of one
year prior to the term hereof and of which
the rental was computed in whole or in part
upon a percentage of the receipts of the Ex-
liibitor's theatre.
(b) On or before the fifteenth (15th) day
after the end of each three (3) months period
of the term of this license, the Distributor
shall repay to the Exhibitor a sum equal to
the amount paid by the Exhibitor to the Dis-
tributor as rental of the feature motion pic-
tures first excluded by the Exhibitor as pro-
vided in Paragraph (a) of this clause, during
such three months period provided that during
such three months period the Exhibitor shall
have exhibited as herein provided, all of the
feature motion pictures licensed hereunder then
generally released and available for exhibition
hereunder by the Exhibitor, excepting those,
if any, excluded as provided in this clause
and shall have paid to the Distributor at the
time herein specified the rental of each there-
of.
(c) For the purpose of computing the sum
required to be paid by the Exhibitor to the
Distributor as provided in Paragraph (a) of
this Gause for any motion picture, the rental
or any part of which is to be computed in
whole or in parj upon a percentage of the
receipts of said theatre, shall be deemed to
be that amount or part thereof which is equal
to such percentage of the average daily gross
receipts of such theatre on each date any
feature motion picture distributed by the Dis-
tributor was exhibited thereat during the per-
iod of ninety (90) days prior to the date of
the Exhibitor's written notice to exclude such
feature motion picture, or if no feature motion
picture distributed by the Distributor was ex-
hibited at such theatre during said ninety (90)
days period, then the rental or part thereof
shall be deemed to be that amount or part
thereof which is equal to such percentage of
the average daily gross receipts of said theatre
during the period of thirty (30) operating days
immediately prior to the date of said written
notice to exclude such feature motion picture.
(d) In computing said percentages of the total
number of feature motion pictures fractions of
less than one-half shall be disregarded.
(e) Upon the failure or refusal of the Ex-
hibitor to fully and completely comply with
each and every condition hereinabove in this
Clause specified and upon which the Exhibitor
is granted the right to exclude any of the fea-
ture motion pictures licensed hereunder, or
provided the parties hereto have agreed to ar-
bitration as provided in Clause Twentieth, or
as provided in any other existing license agree-
ment between said parties, and the Exhibitor
shall fail or refuse to arbitrate any claim or
controversy arising hereunder or thereunder, or
to comply with any award in respect there-
to, such right to exclude any feature motion
picture and thereafter to exclude from this li-
cense additional feature motion pictures, shall
thereupon forthwith terminate and shall not
again be granted hereunder during the term
hereof.
(f) Upon the exclusion of each of the fea-
ture motion pictures permitted by the provi-
sions of this Clause the run and protection
period, if any, granted the Exhibitor in re-
spect thereto shall be deemed waived by the
Exhibitor and the license thereof shall there-
upon terminate and revert to the Distributor.
First Run Exhibitions
SIXTEENTH: (a) If the Exhibitor is granted
a first run of the said motion pictures, the
exhibitor shall exhibit each of the feature mo-
tion pictures excepting those described in Par-
agraph (d) of this Clause within the period
beginning with the date scheduled and an-
nounced by the Distributor for the general
release of each feature motion picture in the
territory wherein is located the exchange of
the distributor out of which the Exhibitor is
served and ending one hundred and twenty
(120) days thereafter, notwithstanding any pro-
vision of Qause Sixth hereof to the contrary.
If the first exhibition date of any of the said
motion pictures shall occur on a date later
than ninety (90) days after its scheduled and
announced general release date, then the period
of protection of such motion picture shall be
reduced so as to expire one hundred and twenty
(120) days after said scheduled date of its gen-
eral release. If the Exhibitor is granted a
first run of the said motion pictures and the
Exhibitor fails to exhibit any feature motion
picture within said period of one hundred and
twenty (120) days, the grant of the said first
run and the protection period in respect there-
of shall be deemed waived by the Exhibitor and
the license fee as to such feature motion picture
shall thereupon forthwith become due and pay-
able to the Distributor, with the right to the
Exhibitor to exhibit such feature motion pic-
ture as hereinafter in Paragraph (e) of this
Clause provided.
Second Run Exhibitions
(b) If the Exhibitor is granted a second run
of the said motion pictures and any other ex-
hibitor having been granted the first run thereof
immediately prior to such second run fails to
exhibit any of the feature motion pictures, ex-
cepting those described in Paragraph (d) of
this Clause within the said period of one hundred
and twenty (120) days specified in Paragraph
fa) of this (Clause, the Exhibitor shall exhibit
each such _ feature motion picture within the
period beginning with the date of the expira-
tion of the said one hundred and twenty (120)
days period and ending fourteen (14) days
thereafter, notwithstanding any provision of
Clause Sixth hereof to the contrary. If the
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Exhibitor is granted a second run of the said
motion pictures and the Exhibitor fails to ex-
hibit any feature motion picture within said
fourteen (14) days period the grant of such sec-
ond run and the protection period if any in
respect thereof shall be deemed waived by the
Exhibitor and the license fee as to such feature
motion picture shall thereupon forthwith become
due and payable to the distributor with the
right to the Exhibitor to exhibit such feature
motion picture as hereinafter in Paragraph (e)
of this Clause provided.
Subsequent Runs Exhibitions
(c) If the Exhibitor is granted a run sub-
sequent to a second run of the said motion
pictures and any other Exhibitor having been
granted the second run thereof immediately
prior to such subsequent run fails to exhibit
any of the feature motion pictures, excepting
those described in Paragraph (d) of this Clause
within the said period of fourteen (14) days
specified in Paragraph (b) of this Clause the
Exhibitor shall exhibit each feature motion pic-
ture within the period beginning with the date
of the expiration of the said fourteen day period
and ending seven (7) days thereafter, notwith-
standing any provision of Clause Sixth hereof
to the contrary. If the Exhibitor is granted
a run subsequent to a second run of the said
motion picture and the Exhibitor fails to exhibit
any feature motion picture within said seven
(7) day period, the grant of such subsequent
run and the protection period if any in respect
thereof shall be deemed waived by the Exhibitor
and the license fee as to such feature motion
picture shall thereupon forthwith become due
and payable to the Distributor with the right
to the Exhibitor to exhibit such feature motion
picture as hereinafter in Paragraph (e) of this
Clause provided.
Extended Runs
(d) Any of the motion pictures which shall
have been exhibited at any theatre in the said
territory for more than one show week prior
to the run granted the Exhibitor shall be
excepted from the provisions of this Clause
and of Paragraph (b) of Clause Fourth.
Exhibition After Revocation of Run and
Protection
(e) Upon the waiver of the grant of the run
and/or the protection _ period of any feature
motion picture as provided in Paragraphs (a),
(b) or (c) of this Clause, the Exhibitor upon
payment of the sum or sums payable hereunder
as provided in this Clause for the license to
exhibit such feature motion picture, shall have
the right to exhibit the same hereunder upon a
date or dates not in conflict with any run
and/or protection period granted or hereafter
granted to other exhibitors, upon written re-
quest mailed or delivered to the Distributor
within sixty (60) days after the last date upon
which such feature motion picture should have
been exhibited by_ the Exhibitor as provided in
this Clause. Failing to make such request
within said period of sixty (60) days the license
to exhibit such feature motion picture granted
hereunder shall terminate and revert to the
Distributor.
If the provisions of this CHause shall in any-
wise be m conflict with the provisions of any
other license agreement made and entered into
by the Distributor with any other exhibitor
prior to September 1, 1933, the provisions of this
Clause shall be deemed to be subordinate and
subject to the provisions of such other license
agreement.
SEVENTEENTH: If any of the said motion
pictures described in the Schedule, excepting
those, if any, which may be roadshown by the
Distributor, shall not be generally released by
the Distributor for distribution in the United
States during the period beginning and
ending , each such motion picture shall
be excluded from this license, upon written
notice to such effect given to the Exhibitor by
the Distributor prior to fifteen (15) days before
the end of said period, unless the Exhibitor
shall give written notice to the Distributor not
later than thirty (30) days after the end of
said period that the Exhibitor elects to exhibit
hereunder all such motion pictures if generally
released during the yeaj- immediately following
the end of said period. If such notice of elec-
tion is given as aforesaid the Distributor shall
deliver and the Exhibitor shall exhibit each of
such motion pictures upon the terms and con-
ditions of this license excepting that any thereof
which are not so generally released within the
said following year shall also be excepted and
excluded from this license. In such case the
Distributor may exhibit and license for exhi-
bition each of such motion pictures so excluded
when and where desired by the Distributor and
all claims of the Exhibitor in respect thereof
are hereby expressly waived and the Distributor
released and discharged therefrom by the Ex-
hibitor.
EIGHTEENTH: If the Exhibitor shall fail
or refuse to pay the rental of any of such
motion pictures as provided in this license or
to furnish statements of the receipts of said
theatre, if any are required hereunder, or to
give the Distributor's representative access to
the said theatre or its box office and/or the
Exhibitor's books and records relative to motion
pictures the rentals of which are based upon
the said theatre's admission receipts as herein
provided, or if the Exhibitor shall exhibit or
permit the exhibition of any of said motion pic-
tures at any time or place other than as herein
specified, or if the Exhibitor becomes insolvent
or is adjudicated a bankrupt, or executes an
assignment for the benefit of his creditors, or
if a receiver is appointed for any of the prop-
erty of the Exhibitor, or if the Exhibitor vol-
untarily or by operation of law should lose
control of the said theatre or of his said in-
terests therein making it impossible for the
Exhibitor to exhibit the said motion pictures
at the said theatre, then upon the happening
of any one or more of said events, the Dis-
tributor may at its option, (1) terminate this
license agreement, or (2) suspend the delivery
of additional motion pictures hereunder until
such default or defaults should cease and be
remedied. It is agreed that the exercise of any
of said remedies by the Distributor shall be
in addition to and without prejudice to any
right or remedy of the Distributor against the
Exhibitor at law or in equity and/or otherwise
provided for in this license agreement.
Cutting or Alteration of Prints
NINETEEN'TH: The Exhibitor shall exhibit
each print in its entirety and shall not copy,
duplicate, subrent or part with possession of
any print. The Exhibitor shall not cut or altet
any print, excepting to make necessary repairs
thereto, or when required by any duly con-
stituted public official or authority or with
the written or telegraphic consent of the dis-
tributor. The Exhibitor however may cut the
print of a news reel, and in such case shall
completely restore all parts cut therefrom, prior
to the return thereof to the Distributor or ship-
ment elsewhere if so directed by the Distrib-
utor, in the same condition as received by the
Exhibitor.
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OPTIONAL CLAUSE: The following Clause
Twentieth is optional with the parties hereto.
If it is desired to make such clause a part of
this license, the Exhibitor and the duly author-
ized representative of the Distributor shall sign
their respective names where indicated immedi-
ately following this paragraph and unless so
signed the said Clause shall be deemed excluded
from this license agreement.
It is agreed by auid between the parties that
Clause Twentieth, providing for vohmtary arbi-
tration of disputes arising hereunder, shall be
included as a part of this license.
Representative of the Distributor
duly authorized to agree to the
following Clause Twentieth.
Exhibitor.
Arbitration
TWENTIETH: Tlie Exhibitor and the Dis-
tributor, respectively, freely and voluntarily
agree that as a condition precedent to the
commencement of any action or proceeding in
any court by either of them, to determine,
enforce or protect the legal rights of either
hereunder, each shall submit all claims and
controversies arising hereunder for determination
by arbitration to an Arbitration Board (hereby
expressly waiving the oath of the arbitrators)
which shall consist of four members, each of
whom shall be engaged in the motion picture
business, and two of whom to be appointed
by the Exhibitor, and the remaining two to
be appointed by the Distributor.
Upon the written request of the Distributor
or the Exhibitor for the arbitration of any
dispute or controversy arising hereunder, the
party making such request shall name herein
two arbitrators stating the business address
and business or business connection of each
and shall designate therein the date, time and
place of the hearing of such controversy. The
date of such hearing shall not be earlier than
seven (7) days from the date of the sending
of such notice, unless it shall be claimed in
such notice that irreparable injury will result
unless there is a speedy determination of such
controversy in which case such hearing may
be designated to be held earlier than said seven
(7) day period.
Within five (5) days after the mailing of such
request for arbitration, the party upon whom
such request is made shall name two arbitrators
in a written notice mailed or delivered to the
other party, stating therein the business ad-
dress and business or business connection of
each arbitrator. If either party fails or re-
fuses to name the arbitrators as herein pro-
vided or if any arbitrator so named shall fail
or refuse to act, or be unable to serve or shall
be challenged and others are or another arbi-
trator qualified and then available to act is
not then appointed, others or another arbitrator
may be appointed by the other party as the
case may be.
No member of the Arbitration Board shall
hear or determine any controversy in which he
has an interest direct or indirect and any mem-
ber having such interest shall be disqualified
to act.
If the arbitrators or a majority of them are
unable to reach a decision, then they, or a
majority of them, shall immciliately select an
umpire who shall not be engaged in the motion
picture business. In such case the hearing
Iiefore the umpire shall be at such time and
place as the umpire shall designate and shall
be had before the umpire alone, the arbitrators
not to he permitted to attend the hearing before
the umpire. If the arbitrators or a majority
of them are unable to agree upon the selection
of an umpire, the American Arbitration Asso-
ciation shall be requested to make such selec-
tion.
The Arbitration Board shall have general
power to determine such dispute or controversy
as shall be submitted, to make findings of fact
in respect thereof and to direct specific per-
formance of a contract, and/or that the same
has been breached in whole or in part, and/or
that damages on such account shall be paid.
The Board of Arbitration shall have the power
only to give force and efTect to the provisions
of this license agreement and the rights or
obligations of the parties thereunder; provided
that if after a full hearing of any controversy
submitted for arbitration hereunder, excepting
any submission to an umpire designated as
hereinabove provided, the arbitrators or a ma-
jority of them are of the opinion that because
of unusual circumstances arising after the exe-
cution of this license agreement and beyond the
direct control of the parties hereto disclosed
at such hearing, a strict enforcement of the
provisions of this license agreement would im-
pose undue hardship upon one of the parties,
the arbitrators or a majority of them may
recommend in writing to the parties a settle-
ment of such controversy upon such terms and
conditions deemed by the arbitrators fair and
just. If such settlement is not agreed to by the
parties within five (5) days after the receipt
of a copy of such recommendation, the contro-
versy shall be deemed withdrawn from the ar-
bitrators and shall be submitted with a written
statement of all of the facts adduced at the
hearing before the arbitrators together with
all documentary evidence, to the National Ap-
peal Board in New York. The disposition by
the National Appeal Board of any such recom-
mendation shall be final and binding upon the
parties hereto.
The hearing of any such controversy shall be
had before the Arbitration Board in the city
wherein is situated the exchange of the Dis-
tributor from which the Exhibitor is served,
unless the parties agree in writing that such
hearing be had in some other place. If either
party fails or refuses to submit to arbitration
any such claim or controversy, the other party
may apply to a United States District Court, or
to any other Court, including a court of a state
in which such hearing would otherwise not be
had, for an order to proceed to arbitrate in
which case such hearing shall be had in such
place as the court to which such application is
made may lawfully direct.
The parties hereto further agree to abide by
and forthwith comply with any decision or award
of the arbitrators, or a majority of them and
consent that any such decision or award shall
be enforceable in or by any Court of competent
jurisdiction pursuant to the laws of such juris-
diction now or hereafter in force.
If the Exhibitor shall fail or refuse to submit
to arbitration any such claim or controversy or
to abide by and comply with the award of the
arbitrators in respect thereto, within seven (7)
days, the Distributor may at its option sus-
pend the deliveries of the motion pictures pro-
vided for in this and in each other existing
license agreement between the parties hereto
and/or terminate this and each such other li-
cense agreement: and upon such termination the
aggregate of the license fees of all motion pic-
tures specified in this and any other such
license agreement then not exhibited forthwith
shall become due and payable by the Ex-
hibitor.
If the Distributor shall fail or refuse to submit
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to arbitration any such claim or controversy or
to abide by and comply with the decision or the
award of an Arbitration Board in xespect
thereto within seven (7) days, the exhibitor may
at the option of the Exhibitor terminate this and
any other existing license agreement between
the parties hereto by mailing a notice to such
effect to the Distributor within seven (7) days
after such failure or refusal; and the Exhibitor
shall have the rights and remedies provided in
Clause Second (b) for failure to deliver motion
pictures.
Any such termination by either party shall be
without prejudice to any other right or remedy
which the party so terminating may have by
reason of any breach by the other party to this
or any other existing agreement between the
parties.
Each of the parties hereto, without notice to
the other, may apply to any Court having
jurisdiction to make this agreement to arbitrate
a rule or order of such Court.
TWENTY-FIRST: The following Schedule and
all of the written and printed parts thereof are
a part of this license:
SCHEDULE
END OF SCHEDULE
In witness whereof
the Exhibitor, operating the
Theatre, located at
in the has
(City and State)
on executed this
(Date)
application, which upon written acceptance
thereof by the Distributor shall be deemed to be
the license of the said Exhibitor for the ex-
hibition of the motion pictures specified in the
Schedule, but only at the said Theatre in ac-
cordance with the terms and conditions hereof.
(Exhibitor)
Accepted
Date
(Distributor)
By
OPTIONAL CLAUSES
Advertising Accessories
The Exhibitor agrees to lease frorn the Dis-
tributor or the Distributor's authorized_ agent
for use only in connection with the exhibition of
each of the motion pictures exhibited hereunder
and agrees not to sub-lease or sell the following
advertising accessories:
Admission prices
The Exhibitor during the whole of the licensed
exhibition period of each of the motion pictures
exhibited hereunder agrees to and shall charge
for admission to said theatre the following
prices :
Evenings: Adults, orchestra — balcony — children.
Matinees: Adults, orchestra — balcony — children.
If during any such period less than said ad-
mission prices is charged, the Distributor in ad-
dition to all other rights hereunder shall have
the right: (a) to immediately terminate the
license of the motion picture then being ex-
hibited, by written notice to such effect to the
Exhibitor and upon the giving of such notice,
the license of such motion picture shall forth-
with terminate and revert to the Distributor;
or (b) piovided the Exhibitor is granted herein
a period of "protection" to reduce such period
by not to exceed one- half in respect to each of
the motion pictures thereafter deliverable here-
under; or (c) provided no period of protection
is specified in the Schedule to withhold for a
period not to exceed sixty (60) days notice ol
the date when each motion picture thereafter
deliverable hereunder will be available for ex-
hibition by the Exhibitor; and as to each such
motion picture the "run" thereof, if any, granted
the Exhibitor, shall be deemed revoked and the
Exhibitor agrees to exhibit each such motion
picture after notice of the available date thereof
upon the date or dates determined as provided
in Clause Sixth hereof.
Midnight Shows
The license herein granted for the number of
days specified in the Schedule shall not include
the right of exhibition at any time during said
exhibition period prior to six A. M. on the date
or first date of exhibition herein provided for
unless exhibition prior to six A. M. on said date
or first exhibition date is expressly granted in
writing.
Roadshows
(a) The Distributor shall have the right to
exhibit and/or cause to be exhibited as a "road-
show," at any time prior to the exhibition
thereof hereunder, such of the motion pictures
licensed hereunder as the Distributor may from
time to time select and determine, provided,
however, that such roadshow exhibitions shall be
at theatres at which admission prices for evening
performances, during such exhibitions thereof, of
not less than one dollar shall be charged for the
majority of the orchestra seats, and further pro-
vided that, except in the cities of New York and
Los Angeles, not more than two of such motion
liictures shall be so roadshown.
(b) If and when any such roadshow exhibition
shall be in the City of New York and/or the
City of I^os Angeles, and if the Exhibitor's
theatre is situated in the territory then served
by the Distributor's exchange or exchanges
located in New York or in Los Angeles, as the
case may be, the Distributor shall have the right
to except and exclude from this license not to
exceed two of such motion pictures so road-
shown in each or both of said territories, upon
sending to the Exhibitor written notice to such
effect not later than four (4) weeks after the
commencement of such roadshow exhibition and
provided that the Distributor shall by like notice
except and exclude such motion picture from
all other license agreements containing this
Clause and licensing the exhibition of such
motion picture in such territory. The exception
and exclusion of any such motion picture in the
territory then served by the Distributor's ex-
change or exchanges located in the City of Los
Angeles, or in the City of New York, as the
case may be, shall not be deemed to require the
Distributor to except and exclude the same
motion picture in both of said territories.
(c) If and when any such roadshow exhibition,
excepting those in the City of New York and/or
in the City of Los Angeles, shall be in the
territory served by the Distributor's exchange or
exchanges serving the Exhibitor's theatre, the
Distributor shall have the right to except and
exclude from this license not to exceed two of
such motion pictures so roadshown upon sending
to the Exhibitor written notice to such effect
within seven (7) days after the commencement
of such roadshow exhibition and provided that
the Distributor shall by like notice except and
exclude each such motion picture from all other
license agreements containing this Clause and
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licensing the exhibition of such motion picture
in such territory.
(d) The inadvertent omission to send to any
of such other exhibitors the notice provided for
in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Clause shail
not be deemed to affect the exception and ex-
clusion from this licenfe of any such motion
picture.
(e) The Distributor may so exercise such
right to except and exclude any such motion
picture from time to time, in the respective
territories, as above defined, in the United
States. Any motion picture so roadshown in
any place in the United States, and not excepted
and excluded from this license as aforesaid,
shall not be deemed available for exhibition here-
under until after the completion of such road-
showing of such motion picture in the United
States, and such motion picture shall be ex-
hibited hereunder when generally released by the
Distributor and as and when available for ex-
hibition by the Exhibitor, and the term of this
license agreement specified in Clause Second shall
be in respect to each such motion picture, ex-
tended to and including the date or dates of
exhibition by the Exhibitor hereunder of each
thereof.
(f) For each motion picture that the Dis-
tributor shall except and exclude, as aforesaid,
the Exhibitor is hereby granted the option to
except and exclude from this license (in addi-
tion to those which may be excluded as provided
in Oauses Fifteenth and Seventeenth) one of
the other motion pictures licensed hereunder, but
only if the Exhibitor shall give to the Dis-
tributor written notice to such effect not later
than fourteen days before the date fixed for
the exhibition hereunder of such other motion
picture. The Distributor may exhibit and/or
license the exhibition of any and all motion
pictures excepted and excluded from this license
by the Distributor and/or the Exhibitor, as
aforesaid, when and where desired by the Dis-
tributor, free from all claims of the Exhibitor
in respect thereof and the license of each thereof
shall forthwith upon exclusion as hereinbefore
provided terminate and revert to the Dis-
tributor.
The following Clause may be, at the option
of the Distributor, substituted for subdivision
(b) of Clause Eighth:
(b) The parties hereto agreeing that the
popularity of different types of motion pictures
is subject to constant change and that the Dis-
tributor may find it necessary or advisable in
certain cases to substitute different motion pic-
tures for those designated or described in the
Schedule, the Exhibitor agrees, provided any
such substituted motion picture is equal in box
office possibilities to the motion picture for
which it is _ substituted,_ to accept such sub-
stituted motion picture in place of the motion
picture originally designated or described, with
the same force and effect as if the substituted
motion picture had been originally designated
and described in the Schedule. If the Ex-
hibitor desires to question the relative box office
possibilities of the original motion picture and
the substituted motion picture, the Exhibitor
may do so within five (5) days after the re-
ceipt of written notice of substitution which shall
be sent by the Distributor to the EJchibitor
prior to or concurrently with the mailing of the
notice of availability thereof. At the time of
mailing of such notice of substitution the Dis-
tributor shall have available for screening at the
exchange of the Distributor from which Ex-
liibitor is served, a print of the substituted
motion picture. If the Elxhibitor contends that
the substituted motion picture is not equal in
box office possibilities to the original motion
picture, the Exhibitor shall, within said five
(lay period, so notify the Distributor in writing
and in such notice shall designate an appraiser
stating his name and business address, failing
which the Exhibitor shall be deemed to have
accepted the substitution. Within three days
after the receipt of such notice from the Ex-
hibitor, the Distributor shall, by written notice
to the appraiser designated by the Exhibitor
and to the Exhibitor, desiRnate an appraiser,
stating his iiame and business address.
The appraisctl to determine the relative box
office possibilities of the said two motion pic-
tures shall proceed within five (5) days after
the designation of an appraiser by the Dis-
tributor and shall be held in the City in which
is located the exchange of the Distributor from
which the Exhibitor is served. The appraisers
so designated, in determining the relative box
office possibilities of said two motion pictures,
may consider the suitability of the type of the
substituted motion picture for the Eixhibitor's
theatre.
If the two appraisers are unable to agree upon
the relative box office possibilities of the said
two motion pictures, they shall appoint an
umpire. If they cannot agree upon an umpire,
an umpire shall be appointed by the President
of the Chamber of Commerce or a person hold-
ing a similar position in such City; and the
decision of the umpire upon such question shall
be final and binding upon the parties hereto.
If within thirty (30) days after the receipt
from the Distributor of a notice of substitution
the Exhibitor shall elect, by written notice _ to
the Distributor, to exhibit in place of the motion
picture proposed to be substituted the original
motion picture, if thereafter generally released
by the Distributor, the Distributor shall deliver
and the Exhibitor shall exhibit hereunder such
original motion picture provided it is generally
released by the Distributor within two (2) years
from the date of said notice of substitution.
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Exhibitor Organizations
Allied Exhibitors of Nova Scotia
Halifax, N. S.
PRESIDENT
A. J. Mason, Capitol Theatre, Springhill, N. S.
VICE-PRESIDENT
R. J. Macadam, Casino Theatre, Halifax, N. S.
DIRECTORS
W. H. Cuzner, Strand Theatre, Sydney Mines
N.S.; S. M. Bartling, Astor Theatre, Liver
pool, N. S. ; N. W. Mason, Roseland Theatre
New Glasgow, N. S.; M. Herschorn, Com
munity Theatre, Halifax, N S. ; A. A. Field
ing, c/o F. G. Spencer Co., St. John, N. B
E. R. Lynn, Strand Theatre, Sydney, N. S.
Allied Exhibitors of Toronto
277 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
PRESIDENT
A. Bailie. Adelphi Theatre, Toronto.
1st VICE-PRESIDENT
P. J. Greenlees, Princess Theatre, Woodstock,
Ont.
2nd VICE-PRESIDENT
G. Miller, Regent Theatre, Peterboro, Ont.
TREASURER
W. Brady, Madison Theatre, 506 Bloor Street,
W. Toronto.
GENERAL MANAGER
Oscar R. Hanson, 277 Victoria Street, Toronto.
Allied States Association of Motion
Picture Exhibitors
Securities Bldg., 729 15th Street, N. W.
Phone: Metropolitan 5010
Washington, D. C.
CHAIRMAN AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Abram F. Mvers
PRESIDENT
Nathan Yamins
162 Bank Street. Fall River, Mass.
SECRETARY TO CHAIRMAN
Miss B. M. Thompson
TREASURER
Herman Blum
523 North Howard Street, Baltimore, Md.
RECORDING SECRETARY
H. M. RicHEY, 607 Fox Theatre, Detroit, Mich
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
Martin G. Smith
519 Main Street, Toledo, Ohio
CoL. H. A. Cole
312^ South Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas
Aaron Saperstein
910 South Michigan Ave., Chicago. 111.
Arthur B. Price
Aurora Theatre, 7 East North Ave., Balti-
more, Md.
Allied Theatre Owners, Incorporated
{Iowa-Nebraska Independent Ass'n.)
Eldora, Iowa
PRESIDENT
Leo F. Wolcott, Eldora, Iowa
VICE-PRESIDENT
H. A. Larson, Oakland, Nebraska
SECRETARY
Charles Peterson, Hampton, Iowa
DIRECTORS
Leo F. Wolcott, Eldora, Iowa; H. A. Larson
Oakland, Nebraska; Charles Peterson, Hamp
ton, Iowa; William Miller, Ashland, Nebras
ka; E. C. Potter, New Hampton, Iowa; W. A
Dutton, Manchester, Iowa; Phil Marsh
Wayne, Nebraska; A. J. Swanton, Emmets
burg, Iowa; H. A. Taylor, Omaha, Nebraska
Clifford L. Niles, Anamosa, Iowa; M. L
Dickson, Mt. Pleasant, lowaj Wesley Mans
field, Tama, Iowa.
Allied Theatre Owners of Louisiana, Inc.
908 Canal Street
New Orleans, La.
MAin 9296
PRESIDENT
Henry Lazarus, New Orleans, La.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Lyall Shiell, New Orleans, La.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph Alsina, New Orleans, La.
SECRETARY
S. E. Mortimore, New Orleans, La.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lyall Shiell, Chairman; H. Lazarus, R. J.
Brunet, A. E. Grosz, John Alsina, Joseph A.
Barcelona, Frank Ruffino, D. L. Suddath. J.
A. Dicharry, S. E. Mortimore, E. A. Grosz.
Allied Theatre Owners of Maine
PRESIDENT
C. Staples, State Theatre, Calais, Maine.
SECRETARY
Charles Murch, West Sullivan, Maine.
Allied Theatre Owners of New Hampshire, Inc.
PRESIDENT
A. C. Barwood, Nugget Theatre, Hanover, N. H.
Allied Theatre Owners of New Jersey, Inc.
{Successor to Motion Picture Theatre Owners oi
New Jersey, Inc.)
Hotel Lincoln, Suite 340
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-8447
New York City
PRESIDENT
Lee W. Newbury, Belmar
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Louis Levin, Newark
Simon Myers, Moorestown
SECRETARY
Jacob Unger, Hillside
TREASURER
David Snaper, New Brunswick
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Edward Lachman, Morristown
Maurice Miller, Passaic
DIRECTORS
Mark Block, Newark
Frank P. Gravatt, Atlantic City
Harry K. Hecht, Passaic
Helen B. Hildinger, Trenton
W. C. Hunt, Wildwood
I. A. Roth, Summit
Louis RovNER, Camden
Sidney E. Samuelson, Newton
Ralph D. Wilkins, Pitman
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Allied Theatre Owners of Rhode Island
PRESIDENT
Martin R. Toohey, LeRoy Theatre, Pawtucket,
R. I.
Allied Theatre Owners of Texas
20091/2 Jackson Street
Dallas, Texas
Phone: 7-5094
PRESIDENT
H. A. Cole, Dallas
SECRETARY-TREASURER
A. W. Lilly, Greenville
FIRST VICE-PR.ESIDENT
Henry Hall^ Beeville
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Ruben Frels, Victoria
Walter Stoeppleman, Silsbee
R. Z. Glass, Dallas
Mrs. Marthe McSpadden, Electra
R. N. Smith, Mission
DIRECTORS
T. W. Lewis, Texarkans; Will Dorbandt,
Athens; L. C. Tidball, Fort Worth; Paul
Scott, Dallas; W. J. Chesher, Littlefield; F.
W. Zimmerman, San Marcos; Tom Donnell,
Stephenville; P. V. Williams, Munday; Lonny
Legg, Denisonj Roy Howellj Coleman; J. C.
Chatmus, Marlin; C. A. Edmondson, Nev(
Gulf; Ray Jennings, Hondo; Homer Mulkey
Clarendon.
Allied Theatre Owners of the District of
Columbia, Inc.
Suite 850
Earle Theatre Building
Washington, D. C.
PRESIDENT
C. H. Olive
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. E. Lichtman
SECRETARY
William Hoy'le
TREASURER
J. H. Riser
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
C. H. Olive
A. E. Lichtman
E. Lawrence Phillips
J. H. Riser
Benjamin Ten,dler
Allied Theatre Owners of Vermont, Inc.
St. Johnbury, Vt.
PRESIDENT
Andrew Tegu
Allied Theatres of Illinois, Inc.
910 5". Michigan Avenue, Room 411
Phone: Harrison 8900-01
Chicago, III.
PRESIDENT
Aaron Saperstein
VICE-PRESIDENT
E. W. Haferkamp
SECRETARY
Harry H. Lasker
TREASURER
Sidney H. Selig
DIRECTORS
Aaron Saperstein, E. W. Haferkamp, Harr\
Lasker, Sidney Selig, Nate Wolf, Ben Lasker,
Verne Langdon, Ludwig Sussman, Walter
Babitz, Joseph Stern, Ben Bartelstein, Van
Nomikos, Sinuel Roberts, Jack Rose, Charles
Nelson.
RECORDING SECRETARY
1-ouis L. Abramson
SERGEANT-ATARMS
Harry Nepo
Allied Theatres of Eastern Missouri
and Southern Illinois
St. Louis, Mo.
PRESIDENT
Dr. J. L. Price, Suite 610 Chemical Bldg., St
Louis, Mo.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph Desberger, Lincoln Theatre, Belleville
111.
Allied Theatres of Massachusetts, Inc.
60 Scollay Square, Boston, Mass.
PRESIDENT
Samuel Pinanski, M. & P. Theatres, 60 Scollay
Square, Boston, Mass.
VICE-PRESIDENT
John H. Devlin, Loew's Boston Theatres, Bos-
ton, Mass.
TREASURER
Stanley Sumner, University Theatre, Cam-
bridge, Mass.
SECRETARY
Joseph H. Brennan, 60 Scollay Square, Boston.
DIRECTORS
Samuel Pinanski, M. & P. Theatres, Boston;
John H. Devlin, Loew's Theatres, Boston;
Stanley Sumner, University Theatre, Cam-
bridge; Joseph H. Brennan, Charles W.
Koerner, George E. French, RKO Theatres;
H. M. Addison, Victor J. Morris, Loew's
Theatres, Boston; M. J. MuIIin, Edward A.
Cuddy, M. & P. Publix Theatres; B. E. Hoff-
man, Max Mellincoff, Warner Brothers Thea-
tres; John J. Ford, Maine and New Hamp-
shire Theatres Co.; Al Somerby, G. E. Lothrop
Theatres Co.; James H. Doyle, Broadway
Theatre, South Boston; John S. Giles, George
A. Giles Theatres Co.; George V. Brown,
Boston Garden, Boston.
Allied Theatres of Michigan, Inc.
607 Fox Building, Detroit, Mich.
Phone: Cadillac 3470
PRESIDENT
Fred DeLodder, Delthe Theatre, 8935 Mack
Avenue, Detroit, Mich.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Frank A. Wetsman, 610 Fox Theatre Bldg.
SECRETARY
B. L. Kilbride, Alhambra Theatre, 9428 Wood
ward Avenue, Detroit, Mich.
TREASURER
Wm. E. Schuttenhelm, Globe Theatre, 3520
Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich.
GENERAL MANAGER
H. M. Richey
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
N. Dow Thompson
DIRECTORS
C. R. Beechler, Eaton Theatre, Charlotte, Mich.; ;
Ray Branch, Strand Theatre, Hastings, Mich.;
S. J. Brown, Woodward Grand Theatre, IS
West Grand Avenue, Detroit, Mich.; W. A.
Cassidy, Frolic Theatre, Midland, Mich.;
Glenn A. Cross, Rex Theatre, Battle Creek.
Mich.; Thos. Ealand, Ferndale Theatre, Fern-
dale, Mich.; Abraham Eiseman, Michigan
Theatre, Flint, Mich.; Allen Johnson, Our I
Theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Edgar E. I
Kirchner, Family Theatre, Detroit, Mich.; W.
A. London. Associated Theatres, Inc., 1332 I'
Dime Bank Bldg.. Detroit, Mich.; J. C. Ritter, I
Rialto Theatre, 6345 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit. I
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THEATRES, Inc.
M. E. COMERFORD
President
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Mich.; P. C. Schram, Orpheum Theatre. Kal-
amazoo, Mich.; F. A. Schneider, Stratford
Theatre, 4751 West Vernor Highway, Detroit,
Mich. ; Alex Schreiber, Associated Theatres,
Inc., 1332 Dime Bank Bldg., Detroit, Mich.;
J. E. Stocker. Myrtle Theatre, 35 15-1 7th
Street, Detroit, Mich.; Roy G. Taylor. Rialto
Theatre, 314 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids,
Mich.; Oscar E. Varneau, Wealthy Theatre,
Grand Rapids, Mich.; Clifford White. Beech-
wood Theatre, 5008 W. Warren Avenue, De-
troit, Mich.; George Wilbur, Majestic Thea-
tre, Wyandotte, Mich.; Lew Wisper, 610 Fox
Theatre Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
Allied Theatres of Oregon
(Including Parts of Washington and Idaho)
8106 North Denver Avenue
Portland, Oregon
PRESIDENT
M. Mattecheck, McMinnville
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bob White
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
William Cutts. Portland.
DIRECTORS
William Cutts, Portland; M. Mattecheck. Mc-
Minnville; George Gould, Dallas; Kenneth
Cockerline, Portland; Hugh McCredit. Port-
land.
Allied Theatre Owners of the Northwest, Inc.
1011 Currie Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Atlantic 8866
PRESIDENT
E. L. Peaslee, Stillwater
VICE-PRESIDENT
W. D. GoWAN, Ortonville
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Stanley D. Kane
Theatres, Indianapolis, Ind. ; Alex Manta, 910
S. Michigan Avejiue, Chicago, 111.; William
Studebaker, Logan Theatre, Logansport, Ind.;
Billy Connors, Indiana Theatre, Marion, Ind.;
Bruce Kixmiller, Indiana Theatre, Bicknell,
Ind. ; Claude Davis, Lyric Theatre, Winches-
ter, Ind.; Wendell Werner, Rialto Theatre,
Tell City, Ind.; Mannie Marcus, Emboyd
Theatre, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Trueman Reni-
busch Enterprises, Shelbyville, Ind.
California Theatres Association, inc.
25 Taylor Street, Golden Gate Building
Phone: PRospect 1123
San Francisco, Cal.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
A. B. Bowles, President, Fox West Coast
Theatres.
Herman Wobber, Vice-President, Fox Film
Corporation.
Cliff Work, RKO Theatres.
R. A. McNeil, Golden State Theatres.
George W. Peltier, Granada Theatre Company,
Alhambra Theatre, Sacramento, Cal.
M. Naify, T. and D., Jr. Enterprises.
George Nasser, Nasser Bros. Theatres.
Aaron Goldberg Aarcn Goldberg Theatres.
SECRETARY-MANAGER
Hulda McGinn
Central New York Theatre Owners Association
Eckle Theatre Building
Syracuse, N. Y.
DIRECTORS
C. H. Buckley, A. Stone, Albany; William A.
Shirley, Morris Silverman, Schenectady; M. J.
Kallettj Utica; William E. Benton, Saratoga-
William Smalley, Cooperstown; Henry Gross
man, Hudson; Jacob Rosenthal, Troy; Morris
J. Schine, Gloversville; William A. Farley,
Albany.
Associated Theatre Owners of Indiana, Inc.
444 North Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Ind.
PRESIDENT
R. R. Bair, Bair's Theatres, Roosevelt Building,
Indianapolis, Ind.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Harry Markun, Talbott Theatre, Indianapolis,
Ind.
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
Maurice Rubin, Northern Indiana
Bruce Kixmiller, Southern Indiana
Billy Conners, Eastern Indiana
Mannie Marcus, Northeastern Indiana
H. P. Vonderschmitt, Western Indiana
TREASURER
Frank B. Sanders, Mecca Theatre, Indianapolis,
Ind.
SECRETARY
Helen B. Keeler, Indianapolis, Ind.
DIRECTORS
Maurice Rubin, Tivoli Theatre, Michigan City.
Ind. ; V. U. Young, Palace Theatre, Gary, Ind. ;
Roy Harrold, Princess Theatre, Rushville,
Ind.; W. F. Easley, K. of P. Theatre. Green-
burg, Ind.; Oscar Fine^ American Theatre.
Evansville. Ind.; I. R. Holycross.. 5902 Guil-
ford, Indianapolis,. Ind.; Leonard Sowar.
Strand Theatre, Muncie, Ind.; H. P. Vonder-
schmitt. Indiana Theatre. Bloomington, Ind.;
Harry Markun, Talb»tt Theatre, Indianapolis,
Ind.; Frank Sanders, Mecca Theatre, Indian-
apolis, Ind.; H. A. Calloway, Emerson
Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind.; R. R. Bair, Bair's
Cleveland Motion Picture Exhibitors Associatioi
713 Film Exchange Bldg.
2108 Payne Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
PRESIDENT
Ernest Schwartz
VICE PRESIDENT
Albert E. Ptak
SECRETARY
G. W. Erdmann
TREASURER
John D. Kalafat
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Henry Greenberger, Perc E. Essick, Frank
Gross, L. G. Baldwin, Morris Berkowitz, Frank
Porozynski.
Exhibitors Association of Chicago
190 North State Street
Chicago. III.
PRESIDENT AND BUSINESS MANAGER
Morris G. Leonard
G. F. T. A. (Ga., Fla., Tenn., Ala.) Independent
Theatres Association
162 Walter Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Ga.
PRESIDENT
Ike Katz, Montgomery, Ala., Dexter Theatre.
SECRETARY
A. Jules Ben,edic, 162 Walton Street, N.W.,
Atlanta, Ga.
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Independent Exhibitors, Inc.
20 Shawmut Street
Boston, Mass.
PRESIDENT
Nathan Yam ins, Fall River, Mass.
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Max L. Levenson, Boston.
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Francis C. Lydon
SECRETARY
Adolph BeNiDSLev, Wellesley.
treasureTr
E. Harold Stoneman,, Boston.
BUSINESS MANAGER
Arthur K. Howard
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Edward Ansin, E. M. Loew. Charles F. Hodg-
don, Irving Isaacs, W. B. Littlefield, W. H.
McLaughlin, Daniel Murphy, Francis M.
Perry, Morris Pouzzner, George Ramsdell,
Richard B. Rubin, Philip Smith, William A.
Viano, E. J. Bolen, Richard Flora, J. E.
Charboneau, Warren Nichols, Allard M.
Graves, Andrew Tegu, John B. Findlay, Mar-
tin Tuohey.
Independent Motion Picture Producers
Association
6066 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: Hempstead 3440
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
I. E. Chadwick
VICE-PRESIDENT
C. C. Burr
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Leslie Simmonds
MANAGER
I. E. Chadwick
ROSTER
Academy Pictures Corporation, Conn Pictures
Corporation, Wm. Berke Productions, Bur-
roughs-Tarzan Enterprises, Inc., C. C. Burr
Productions, Cameo Pictures Corporation, Chad-
wick Productions, Excelsior Pictures Corpora-
tion, Futter Corporation, Normandy Pictures
Corporation, Ralph Like Productions, Reliable
Pictures Corporation, Supreme Pictures Corp-
oration.
Independent Theatre Owners of Ohio, The
39 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
PRESIDENT
Martin G. Smith, Toledo.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Charles Weigel, Cincinnati.
Sam E. Lind, Zanesville.
TREASURER
M. B. HoRWiTZ, Cleveland.
SECRETARY
P. J. Wood.
DIRECTORS
Henry Greenberger, Cleveland; John Kalafat,
Cleveland; Nat Charnas, Toledo; Harold_ Bern-
stein, Cincinnati; F. W. Huss, Jr., Cincinnati;
Max Stearn, Columbus; J. Real Neth, Colum-
bus; Robert Menches, Akron; L. F. Eick,
Martins Ferry; R. E. Myers, Chillicothe;
John Pekras, Elyria; Dwight Jones, Jackson;
J. W. Trunk, Youngstown.
Independent Theatre Owners of Southern
California
Suite 31
1914 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Harry Vinnicof
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN
Jack Berman
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT AND
TREASURER
C A. Ferry
GENERAL MANAGER AND SECRETARY
R. H. Poole
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
I. Schreiber
Independent Theatres Protective Association of
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
Marquette Building, Room 414
709 N. nth Street
Milwaukee, Wis.
PRESIDENT
Edward F. Maertz
VICE-PRESIDENT
William Copeland
SECRETARY
A. C. Berkholtz
TREASURER
Max Krofta
GENERAL MANAGER
Ray E. Tesch
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Edward F. Maertz, Zenith Theatre, Milwaukee:
William Copeland, Allen Theatre, Copeland;
A. C. Berkholtz, West Bend Theatre. West
Bend; Max Krofta, Abby Theatre, Milwaukee;
F. J. McWilliams, Home Theatre, Portage;
All Wisconsin.
Intermountain Theatres Association
803 Continental Bank Building
Tel.: Wasatch 4112
Salt Lake City, Utah
PRESIDENT
John Rugar
VICE-PRESIDENT
Vincent A. Gilhool
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Beverly S. Clendenin
DIRECTORS
John Rugar, Vincent A. Gilhool, John J. Gil-
lette, Martin Harris, Stanley Rich, A. F
Johnson, Joseph Lawrence.
Kansas-Missouri Theatre Association
126 West Uth Street
Kansas City, Mo.
PRESIDENT
John C. Stapel
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
R. R. Biechele
DIRECTORS
E. B. Danielsonj Vice-President; Ed Rolsky,
Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Cassil, St. Joseph;
T. W. Edwards, C. A. Schultz, Kansas City;
H. F. Strowig, Abilene, Kansas; E. A. Briles,
Stafford, Kansas; George Harttmann, North
Kansas City, Mo.
Montana Exhibitors Association
John Griffin, Orpheum Theatre, Chinook, Mont.
J. A. English, General Manager, c/o Washoe
Amusement Company, Anaconda, Mont.
Motion Picture Distributors and
Exhibitors of Canada
1715 Metropolitan Building
Phone: Elgin 8919
Toronto, Canada
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY and TREASURER
CoL. John A. Cooper
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
1015
DIRECTORS
Clair Hague, A. W. Perry, J. P. O'Loghlin, M.
A. Milligan, Henry Nathanson, Leo M.
Devaney. H. M. Masters, \V. Colien, Joliii
A. Cooper.
ROSTER
Canadian Universal Film i'o.. Ltd.. Empire
Films, Ltd.. 2()tli Century-Fox Corpora-
tion, Paramount Film Service, Ltd.. Regal
Films, Ltd., RKO Distributing Corporation of
Canada, United Artists Corporation, Vitagraph,
Ltd.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America
1600 Broadway
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-3580
New York City
PRESIDENT
Ed. Kuykendall, Princess Theatre Bldg., Co
lumbus, Miss.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
M. E. CoMERFORD, Comerford Theatres. Scran
ton, Pa.
M. A. LiGHTMAN, Strand Theatre Bldg., Mem
phis, Tenn.
Mitchell Wolfson, 9 N. W. Third Street
Miami, Fla.
E. C. Beatty, First National Bank Building
Detroit, Mich.
A. Julian Brylawski, Earle Theatre Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
SECRETARY
Morris Loewenstein, Majestic Theatre, Okla
homa City, Okla.
TREASURER
Walter Vincent, Wilmer & Vincent Corp.
1776 Broadway. New York City.
GENERAL COUNSEL
Edward G. Levy, 152 Temple Street, New
Haven, Conn.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Fred Wehrenberg, 2735 Cherokee Street, St.
Louis, Mo.
DIRECTORS
William Benton, Saratoga, N. Y.
B. N. Berinstein, Los Angeles. Calif.
Joseph Bernhard, New York City
E. M. Fay. Providence, R. I.
Y. Frank Freeman, New York, N. Y.
John J. Gillette, Tooele, Utah.
L. C. Griffith, Oklahoma City. Okla.
O. C. Lam, Rome, Ga.
Arthur H. Lockwood. Middletown, Conn.
Sidney B. Lust, Washington, D. C.
J. H. Michael. Buflfalo, N. Y.
Jack Miller, Chicago, 111.
Charles W. Picquet, Pinehurst, N. C.
Samuel W. Pinanski. Boston, Mass.
Benjamin Pitts, Fredericksburg, Va.
Lewen Pizor, Philadelphia, Pa.
William G. Ripley, Longview, Wash.
E. A. Schiller, New York, N. Y.
Spyros p. Skouras, New York, N. Y.
John C. Stapel, Columbia, Mo.
Major L. E. Thompson, New York. N. Y.
Judge Roy L. Walker, Lampasas, Texas
Morgan A. Walsh, San Francisco, Calif.
Fred Wehrenberg, St. Louis, Mo.
Charles E. Williams, Omaha, Neb.
Hon. R. X. Williams, Jr., Oxord, Miss.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ed. Kuykendall, Princess Theatre Bldg., Co
lumbus. Miss.
O. C. Lam, Rome. Ga.
Jack Miller. Chicago. 111.
Samuel W. Pinanski, Boston, Mass.
Lewen Pizor, Philadelphia. Pa.
Major L. E. Thompson, New York, N. Y.
Morgan A. Walsh. San Francisco, Calif.
Charles E. Williams, Omaha, Neb.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ed. Kuykendall
Joseph Bernhard
Y. Frank Freeman
Charles W. Picqukt
E. A. .Schiller
Major \j. E. Thompson
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Arkansas,
Mississippi and Tennessee
409 So^ith Second Street
P. O. Drawer 2086, De Soto Station
Memphis, Tenn.
PRESIDENT
R. X. Williams, Jr., Oxford, Miss.
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
J. A. West, Louisville, Miss.
L. F. Haven, Forest City, Ark.
W. F. Ruffin, Covington, Tenn.
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
M. A. Lightman, Strand Theatre. Memphis.
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Arkansas: Henry Sanders, Little Rock; Cecil
Cupp, Arkadelphia; J. F. Norman, England;
M. S. McCord, North Little Rock; O. W.
McCrutchen, Blytheville; Miss Emma Cox,
Osceola. Mississippi: W. S. Tyson, Water
Valley; W. H. Baker, Macon; W. A. Rush.
Houston. Tennessee: Y. D. Moore, McKen-
zie; Tom Ballas, Memphis; C. E. Vogel.
Memphis; M. A. Lightman, Memphis.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of the
District of Columbia
702 Earle Theatre Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
Phone: NAtional 9462
PRESIDENT
A. J. Brylawski
VICE-PRESIDENT
Sidney Lust
SECRETARY
Nat B. Browne
TREASURER
Dr. Wm. p. Herbst
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
J. J. Payette, L. Bernheimer, J. W. Cleveland,
N. Stiefel, Carter Barron, W. T. Moor, L. J.
Wineland. Hardie Meakin, Urev Hollingsworth
MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL BOARD
Sidney Lust
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Maryland,
Inc. (Allied)
531 AT. Hozvard Street
Phone: Vernon 1861
Baltimore
PRESIDENT
Frank A. Hornig
VICE-PRESIDENT
Arthur B. Price
TREASURER
Herman A. Blum
SECRETARY
Helen Connelly
DIRECTORS
Walter Pacy, Samuel Soltz, J. Louis Rome.
Jacob Levin. William Hicks, Lauritz Garman.
J. L. Whittle, Max Cluster.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of the Northwest
2323 Second Avenue
Phone: MAin 6554
Seattle
PRESIDENT
W. G. Ripley, Longview. Wash.
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
1016
1st VICE-PRESIDENT
L. O. LuKANi, Seattle, Wash.
2nd \ICE-PRESIDENT
M. Kenworthy, Moscow, Idaho.
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT
Paul Aust, Seattle, Wash
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER
J. M. Hone, Seattle, Wash.
TRUSTEES
C. L. Gwinn. Centralia. Wash.; Fred Mercy, Jr.,
Yakima, Wash.; Al Rosenberg, Seattle. Wasli.;
John Hanirick, Seattle, Wash.; LeRoy \.
Johnson, Seattle, Wash.; C. D. Miller, Spo
kane. Wash.; John Danz, Seattle, Wash.; 11.
T. Moore, Tacoma, Wash.; B. F. Shearer.
Seattle, Wash.
Klotion Picture Theatre Owners, State of
New York — Western Zone
505 Pearl Street
Buffalo
Neiv York
PRESIDENT
Jules H. Michael, 505 Pearl Street, Buffalo,
Washington 7772.
SECRETARY
MariaNi Gueth, 505 Pearl Street, Buffalo,
Washington 7772.
TREASURER
Vincent R. Mcfaul, Shea's Buffalo Theatre,
Main Street, Buffalo, WAshington 1131.
DIRECTORS
Nicholas Basil, Genesee Theatre, Genesee Street,
Buffalo, Fillmore 1569.
J. A. Read, Hollywood Theatre, Gowanda,
WAshington 8440 (Buffalo exchange).
Sol Raives, Rialto, East Rochester.
Merritt C. Kyser, Aurora Theatre, East Aurora.
East Aurora 809.
M. J. Kallet. Kallet Theatres, Inc., Oneida,
N. Y., Oneida 723.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of St. Louis,
Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois
2735 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, Mo.
LAclede 2846
PRESIDENT
Fred Wehrenberg, St. Louis.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
S. E. Pirtle, Jerseyville. 111.
I. W. Rodgers, Cairo, 111.
J. C. Hewitt, Robinson, 111.
A. M. Beare, Chester, 111.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Louis C. Hehl. St. Louis.
SERGEANT- AT-ARMS
W. W. KlESELHORST, ClaytoH, Mo.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harry C. Arthur, Jr., Louis J. Menges. Louis K.
Ansell, Charles Goldman. Harold W. Even<;.
David L. Nelson, Frank Speros, H. E. Millor.
Clarence Kaimann. I. W. Rodgers, Victor B.
Thien, Bess Schulter, Fred Wehrenberg.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of V/estern
Pennsylvania and West Virginia
425 X'^an Braam Street
Pittsburph, Pa.
PRESIDENT
M. A. Rosenberg. Pittsburgh.
VICE-PRESIDENT
William L. Brown, Blairsville. Pa.
SECRETARY
Fred J. Herrington, Pittsburgh.
TREASURER
Joseph Gellman,, Duquesne, Pa.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Mathilda Kiel, Pittsburgh
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. C. E. Herman, Carnegie.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bennett Amdur, Pittsburgh; Peter Antonoplns.
East Pittsburgh; E. T. Beadle. Canonsburg;
William D. Davis, Pittsburgh; William Finkel.
Pittsburgh; Frank Panoplos, Clairton; Carl A.
Poke, Pittsburgh: Israel Roth, Pittsburgh;
William J. Walker, Crafton; William R.
Wheat, Jr., Sewickley.
North Dakota Exhibitors Association
DIRECTOR
John Piller, Piller Theatre, Valley City, N. D
North Dakota Theatre Owners Association
Mandan, North Dakota
PRESIDENT
Frank Wetzstein. Mandan, N. D.
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. Maude D. Weaver, Edgeley, N. D.
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
E. A. Moe, Oakes, N. D.
SECRETARY
John Kennelly, Mandan, N. D.
TREASURER
Gus Wingreene, Bismarck, N. D.
PAST PRESIDENT
G. A. Troyer, Rugby, N. D.
Theatre Owners and Managers of the Rocky
Mountain Region, Inc.
Denver, Colo.
PRESIDENT
A. P. Archer
1st VICE-PRESIDENT
Harry Golub
2nd VICE-PRESIDENT
Harold Rice
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT
L. J. FiNSKE
TREASURER
E. P. Briggs
SECRETARY AND COUNSEL
Emm'ett Thurmon
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. P. Archer, Charlie Gilmour. Rick Ricketson.
Dave Davis. Dave Cockrill, T. B. Noble. Ed
Schulte, B. P. McCormick, Russell Hardwick.
Charlie Klein, Burns Ellison.
Southeastern Theatre Owners Association
Affiliated with Motion Picture
Theatre Owners of America
Etowah, Tenn.
PRESIDENT
]\IiLTON C. Moore. Jacksonville, Fla.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Bill Griffin, Cullman. Ala.
H. C. Wales, Eustis, Fla.
J. H. Thompson, Hawkinsville. Ga.
Hugh Manning, Etowah, Tenn.
SECRETARY
Mrs. H. T. Wood, Washington. Ga.
TREASl^RER
R. B. WiLBY. Atlanta. Ga.
representative; M.P.T.O.A.
Oscar C. Lam, Rome, Ga.
THE
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C T U R E
ALMANAC
1017
Theatre Owners of Mississippi
1008 Van Buren Avenue
Oxford, Miss.
PRESIDENT
R. X. Williams, Jr., Oxford, Miss.
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
T. E. Alford, McComb, Miss.
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
M. A. LiGHTMAN, Memphis, Tenn.
SECRETARY-TREASURER
W. E. Elkin, Aberdeen, Miss.
DIRECTORS
W. A. Rush, Houston, Miss.
W. S. Tyson, Watervalley, Miss.
H. H. Alexander, Belzoni, Miss .
H. J. Williams, Grenada, Miss.
Grady Cook, Pontotoc, Miss.
H. Solomon, McComb, Miss.
Arthur Lehrman, Canton, Miss.
Theatre Owners of North and South
Carolina, Inc.
216 IVest 4th Street
Phone: 3-1312
Charlotte, N. C.
PRESIDENT
Charles W. Picquet, Pinehurst, N. C.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Albert Sottile, Charleston, S. C.
H. E. Buchanan, Hendersonville, N. C.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Mrs. Walter Griffith, Charlotte, N. C.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
F. H. Beddingfield, Charlotte, N. C; H. R.
Perry, Hartsville, S. C; Robert E. Bryant,
Rock Hill, S. C; E. L. Hearne, Albemarle,
N. C; W. H. Hendrix, Greensboro, N. C;
H. F. Kincey, Charlotte, N. C; J. F. Miller,
Hickory, N. C. ; S. S. Stevenson, Henderson^
N. C; Lyle M. Wilson, Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
Theatre Owners of Oklahomc.
Majestic Theatre
111 IVest Grand Avenue
Phone: 2-0904
Oklahoma City, Okla.
PRESIDENT
M. LowENSTEiN, Majestic Theatre, Oklahoma
City.
VICE-PRESIDENT
L. A. White, Bungalow Theatre, Weatherford,
Okla
SECREl AR Y-TREASURER
O. E. Enloe, El Reno, Okla.
Theatre Owners Protective Association
319 Browder Street
Phone: 7:5225
Dallas, Texas
PRESIDENT
Judge Roy Walker
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Arthur Keyes
0. A. Englebrecht
W. P. WOOTEN '
SECRETARY-TREASURER
1. S. Melcher
United Motion Picture Theatre Owners of
Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New
Jersey and Delaware
301 N. \ith Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
PRESIDENT
Lewen Pizor
VICE-PRESIDENTS
A. Sablosky
M. Lessy
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Charles Segall
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1018
Total of Theatres in U. S
{A Compilation of Reports of the Film Boards of Trade)
TOTAL THEATRES
CLOSED TH
EATRES
Seating
Number
Capacity
Sound
Silent
TERRITORY
Number
Capacity
Sound
Silent
Seating
ALBANY
406
232,844
341
65
119
47,180
60
59
ATLANTA
761
398,779
761
0
32
12,448
32
0
BOSTON
1,101
801,126
919
182
385
187,661
203
182
BUFFALO
451
330,182
438
13
129
55,499
116
13
CHARLOTTE ..
509
231,510
508
1
57
17,637
56
1
CHICAGO ....
887
656,576
882
5
133
59,144
128
5
CINCINNATI ..
1,041
496,755
995
86
161
46,667
75
86
CLEVELAND ...
546
385,378
523
23
59
27,575
36
23
DALLAS
925
464,061
906
19
68
21,668
49
19
DENVER
435
195,265
435
0
39
13,919
39
0
DES MOINES ..
398
172,910
398
0
36
8,859
36
0
DETROIT
558
388.916
558
0
35
13,523
35
0
INDIANAPOLIS
543
291,382
506
37
68
20,656
31
37
KANSAS CITY..
784
381,615
704
80
179
56,798
99
80
LOS ANGELES.
603
463,656
559
44
83
34,523
39
44
MEMPHIS
334
160,124
334
0
27
9,843
27
0
MILV/AUKEE ..
543
291,376
457
86
136
41,910
64
72
MINNEAPOLIS
960
382,016
943
17
81
28,270
64
17
NEW HAVEN .
185
175,573
185
0
13
10,274
13
0
NEW ORLEANS
545
240,543
490
55
97
28,775
44
53
NEW YORK ...
1,164
1,330,547
1,144
20
1 17
85,930
97
20
OKLA. CITY ...
442
219,122
442
0
13
6,637
13
0
OMAHA
464
179,984
462
2
44
12,238
42
2
PHILADELPHIA
798
685,687
798
0
34
31,608
34
0
PITTSBURGH ..
684
391,060
665
19
58
23,398
39
19
PORTLAND ....
208
109,996
208
0
3
850
3
0
ST. LOUIS
566
322,801
557
9
95
42,472
86
9
SALT LAKE CITY
587
215,410
454
133
161
39,971
42
119
SAN FRAN
457
358,376
454
3
48
23,163
45
3
SEATTLE
305
160,130
305
0
14
7,680
14
0
WASHINGTON
628
357,199
624
4
36
13,491
32
4
GRAND TOTALS
JAN. 1. 1937...
18,818
1,470,899
17,915
903
2,560
1,030,267
1.693
867
JAN. 1. 1936...
18,508
1,308,041
16,989
1,519
3,130
1,209,121
1.638
1.492
JAN. 1. 1935...
18,263
1.132,595
16,325
1,938
3,711
1,413,058
1,824
1,887
JAN. 1. 1934...
18,371
1.038.950
15,652
2,719
4,635
1,979
2.656
JAN. 1. 1933...
19,311
1,161.193
15,231
4,080
5,895
2,170
3,725
JAN. 1. 1932...
20,100
0.767.411
14,805
5,295
5,350
1,582
3.757
THE
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ALMANAC
1019
Circuits and Independents
THEATRES IN CIRCUIT THEATRES INDEPENDENT
OPERATION AFFILIATED UNAFFILIATED THEATRES
Seating Seating Seating Seating
TERRITORY Number Capacity Number Capacity Number Capacity Number Capacity
ALBANY
ATLANTA ....
BOSTON ....
BUFFALO ....
CHARLOTTE .
CHICAGO ...
CINCINNATI .
CLEVELAND . .
DALLAS
DENVER
DES MOINES
DETROIT
INDIANAPOLIS
KANSAS CITY.
LOS ANGELES
MEMPHIS
MILWAUKEE
MINNEAPOLIS
NEW HAVEN
NEW ORLEANS
NEW YORK
OKLA. CITY
OMAHA
PHILADELPHIA
PinSBURGH
PORTLAND
ST. LOUIS
SALT LAKE CITY
SAN FRAN
SEATTLE
WASHINGTON
GRAND TOTALS:
JAN. I, 1937
JAN. I. 1936.
JAN. I, 1935
JAN. I. 1934
JAN. I, 1933
JAN. I, 1932
287
729
716
322
452
754
880
487
857
398
362
523
475
605
520
307
407
879
172
448
,047
429
420
764
626
205
471
426
409
291
592
16,258
15,378
14,552
13,736
13,416
14,750
185,664
386,331
613,465
274.683
213.873
597,432
450,088
357,803
442,393
181,346
164,051
375,393
270,726
324,817
429,133
150,281
249,466
353,746
165,299
211,768
,244,617
212,485
167,746
654,079
367,662
109,146
280,329
175,439
335,213
152,450
343,708
28
159
138
44
81
126
66
39
187
66
33
108
4
96
168
32
78
89
52
58
183
10
31
190
75
21
33
53
51
27
71
10,440,632 2,397
10,098,920 2,192
9,719,537 2,073
1,954
2,266
48,825
138,888
187,301
72,988
61,284
202.956
79,163
66,759
153,622
47,710
34,681
132,223
8,581
98,252
197,490
29,893
87,509
80,021
81,31 1
52,845
370,230
I 1,744
35,180
257,814
87,673
27,029
35,868
44,860
83,382
35,717
88,271
74
238
212
100
65
241
145
173
213
78
64
68
133
97
103
77
25
99
24
1 1 I
528
104
55
151
146
28
159
63
126
91
1 19
2,940,070
2,908,226
2,718,701
2,586,643
2,937,644
3,910
3,464
3,070
2,846
3,189
62,185
130,168
207,083
90,296
33,243
205,488
95,316
151,553
I 16,512
34,525
33,602
60,712
1 10,310
72,543
71,042
41,694
2 1 ,064
47,230
21,580
60,059
608,442
67,875
27,968
133,108
84,544
14,181
121,861
23,747
124,616
50,356
82,136
3,005,039
2,766,806
2,539,416
2,493,382
2,561,726
304
364
751
307
363
520
830
334
525
291
301
382
406
591
332
225
440
772
109
376
453
328
378
457
463
294, /6b
218,843
159
68,786
374
165,072
471
146,803
280
150,378
187
74,057
438
186,792
12,511
5,525,790
12,852
5,633,009
13,120
5,874,478
13,571
5,948,925
13,796
5,585,830
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1020
Theatre Circuits
ACME AMUSEMENT CO.: Morse & Rothenberg,
Boston, Mass.
AUAMS THEATRES, INC. (B. & K.): Para-
mount Theatre, Toledo, Ohio. H. Stickelmaier,
Officer.
AFFILIATED THEATRES. INC.: Tudor Bldg.,
Canal and Camp Streets, New Orleans, La. G.
J. Dureau. buyer.
ALASKA EMPIRE CIRCUIT, 2318 Second Ave-
nue, Seattle. B. F. Shearer — W. D. Gross.
ALGER, E. E.: Peru Theatre, Peru, 111.
.VLLISON, R.: Rivoli Theatre. Cresson, Pa.
ALPINE THEATRE CIRCUIT: Belington, W.
\'a. C. E. Anderson and W. B. Urling.
AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES, INC: Thomas
E. Orr, Albertville, Ala.
ANDERSON, FRED W. : Morris Theatre, Morris,
111.
ANDERSON. H. H.: Bennettsville, S. C.
ANGER CIRCUIT: Capitol Theatre, Bridgeport,
Conn.
ARKANSAS AMUSEMENT CORPORATION:
Pulaski Theatre, Little Rock, Arkansas. Ed.
Rowley, president. Publix operating partner, also
his own circuit.
ASSOCIATED THEATRES (Fox Rocky Moun-
tain): Rick Ricketson, Denver, Col.
ASSOCIATED THEATRES: 220 West 5th St.,
Cincinnati. F. W. Huss. Tr.
ASSOCIATED THEATRES: 1332 Dime Bank
Bldg., Detroit. Alex Schreiber.
ASSOCIATED THEATRES. INC.: Tohn Kalafat,
president, 300 Film Exchange Building, 2108
Payne Ave., Cleveland.
ASSOCIATED THEATRES (Fox): 1718 Curtis
Street, Denver.
ATLANTIC THEATRES, INC.: Schaaf Bldg.,
ISth and Race Streets. Philadelphia, Pa. Ben
Amsterdam or I. Epstein.
ATLAS THEATRE CORP.: 2165 Broadway, Den-
ver, Col. C. U. Yeager.
BAER BROS.: Bemidji Theatre. Bemidji, Minn.
BAIR'S THEATRES: 915 Roosevelt Bldg., In-
dianapolis, Ind. R. R. Bair.
BAILEY. R. I. : Bunkie. La.
BALABAN. HARRY: 190 N. State Street, Chi-
cago.
B & K (Publix) THEATRES CORP: 175 North
State St., Chicago. John Balaban.
BAIR, E. E.: Uhrichsville, Ohio.
BASIL BROTHERS: 1600 Genesee Street, Buf-
falo. N. Y.
BENTON, WILLIAM: Congress Theatre, Sara-
toga. N. Y.
BERGER AMUSEMENT CO.: 507 Pence Bldg.,
Minneapolis. Bennie Berger.
BERINSTEIN AND LUSTIG: 1914 So. Vermont
Street. Los Angeles.
BERINSTEIN BROS.: Colonial Theatre, Albany.
N. Y.
BERNHEIMER THEATRES: Alamo Theatre.
1203 Seventh Street. N. W.. Washington, D. C.
BETTER THEATRE CIRCUIT: (See A. L.
Hainline.)
BITOU AMUSEMENT COMPANY: Nashville.
Tenn. Milton Star.
BLACK HILLS AMUSEMENT COMPANY:
Deadwood. S. D. Charles Klein.
BLAIR THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES: Blair
Theatre, Belleville. Kan. Sam Blair.
BLAND BROS.: 1018 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
BLANK (A. H.) THEATRE CO. (Publix) of Ne-
braska: Davenport, Iowa.
BLUMENFELD THEATRE CIRCUIT: 25 Taylor
Street, San Francisco, Cal. Joe Blumenfeld.
BOYD ENTERPRISES, A. R.: 1601 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
BRANDT THEATRES: 1555 Broadway, New
York. Harry Brandt, representative.
BRECHER THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES,
LEO: 32 E. 58th Street, New York City. Leo
Brecher, representative.
BROWN THEATRICAL CO.: Liberty Theatre,
Zanesville, Ohio. Caldwell H. Brown.
BROWN, SAMUEL: 15 West Grand Ave., High-
land Park, Mich.
BUCK CIRCUIT: Tudor Bldg., New Orleans, La.
N. L. Carter.
BUTTERFIELD THEATRES, INC., W. S.: 1492
First National Bank Bldg., Detroit, Mich. E. C.
Beatty, president.
BUTTERFIELD MICHIGAN THEATRES CO.:
1492 First National Bank Bldg.. Detroit, Mich.
E. C. Beatty, president.
C. AND C. ENTERPRISES: Shreveport, La. G.
H. Mercer.
C. AND M. AMUSEMENTS CO.: First National
Bank Bldg., Marietta, Ohio.
CABLE AND GARDNER: American Theatre,
Schenectady, N. Y.
CAIN. IR.. W. T.: Sipp Theatre, Paintsville, Ky.
CALIFORNIA AMUSEMENT CO.: Ray Miller,
Pasadena Theatre, Pasadena, Cal.
CAPITOL AMUSEMENT CO.: 1830 Barnum Ave-
nue. Bridgeport, Conn. L. T. Anger.
CAROLINA-GRANADA THEATRES: Lexington,
N. C. Ellis Blumenthal.
CAROLINA INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE
CO.: Elizabeth City, N. C. W. T. Culpepper.
CASS, J. F.. Opera House, Sumner, Iowa.
CASCADE THEATRES CORP.: Skinner Bldg.,
Seattle. John Hamrick.
CENTRAL STATES THEATRES, INC.: 300
Iowa Building, Des Moines, Iowa. H. M. Wein-
berg, general manager.
Nebraska Division: Empress Theatre, Fremont,
Neb. Ralph Blank, division manager.
CENTURY CIRCUIT. INC.: 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
New York. A. H. Schwartz, Executive General
Manager.
(HAKERES THEATRES CO., PHIL.: Princess
Theatre. Springfield, Ohio.
CHARNAS, NAT B.: Strand Theatre Bldg., 322
.Summit Street, Toledo.
CINEMA CIRCUIT CORP.: 226 W. 42nd Street.
New York. Max A. Cohen and Arthur J. Siegel.
CIRCLE THEATRES, LTD.: C/o Circle Theatre,
6013 S. Broadway. Los Angeles.
CITIES THEATRE CORP.: Broad and Locust
Streets. Philadelphia. William T. Heenan.
CLEARFIELD AMUSEMENT CO.: Ritz Theatre,
Clearfield. Pa. H. J. Thompson.
CI EVELAND AMUSEMENT CO.: Keith Bldg..
Cleveland. Ohio. W. Skirboll, president.
COCALIS AMUSEMENT CORP.: 276 W. 43rd
St.. New York City. Soteros D. Cocalis.
COCHOVETY, L.: Mishawaka. Ind.
COHEN. BEN AND LOU: 3154 Second Blvd., De-
troit, Mich.
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COLE'S CHAIN THEATRES: Rosenberg, Texas.
Mart Cole, general manager.
COLLINS THEATRES, INC.: 6616 Clayton Ave.,
St. Louis, Mo.
COLONIAL AMUSEMENT COMPANY: Or-
pheum Theatre, Harrisburg, 111. Oscar Turner
and Steve Farrar.
COMERFORD THEATRES, INC.: State Theatre
Bldg., Scranton, Pa.
COMERFORD-PUBLIX THEATRES, INC.: 207
Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
COMMONWEALTH AMUSEMENT CORP.: 221
West 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo. C. A.
Schultz, general manager and vice-president.
COMMUNITY CIRCUIT: Vincent Bldg., 210
Ninth St., Cleveland, Ohio. Max Lefkowich,
president; Henry Greenberger, secretary.
CONSOLIDATED AMUSEMENT ENTER-
PRISES: 1560 Broadway, New York City. Al.
Suchman.
CONSOLIDATED THEATRES, INC.: John Kala-
fat and M. B. Horwitz, Film Exchange Building,
Cleveland.
CONSOLIDATED THEATRES, INC.: 100 Passaic
Avenue, Garfield, N. J. Dick Ettelson.
CONSTANT, A. G.: Interstate Theatres. Inc.,
American Amusement Company, 503 Sinclair
Bldg., Steubenville, Ohio.
CONSTANTI ESTATE, D.: Riviera Theatre, Ta-
coma. Wash.
COULTER & SOMMA THEATRES: Byrd The-
atre, Richmond, Va.
CRESCENT AMUSEMENT CORPORATION:
214 Fifth Ave., Rex Theatre Bldg., Nashville.
Tony Sudekum.
CRITERION AMUSEMENT CO.: Charlotte, N. C.
J. M. Gregg.
CUMBERLAND AMUSEMENT CO.: Tullahoma,
Tenn. R. T. Hill.
DANZ CIRCUIT: John Sterling Chain Theatres,
Inc., Seattle, Wash.
DAVIS, L. O.: Virginia Theatre, Hazard, Ky.
DeGRAAUW CIRCUIT: Abbeville, La.
DEITCH AND THORNTON: Palace Theatre,
Arctic, R. I. Wm. Dietz, president.
DEITRICK & FELDSTEIN: 1914 So. Vermont
Street. Los Angeles.
DE LODDER, FRED: 8935 Mack Ave., Detroit,
Mich.
DELFT THEATRES, INC.: Marquette, Michigan.
H. S. Gallup.
DELIST THEATRES, JOS. L.: Liberty Theatre,
Saltsburg, Pa.
DE MORDAUNT AND DRENNEN: Blackfoot,
Idaho.
DEMBOW (H. L.) AND LABRON (S.) CIR-
CUIT: Media Theatre, Media. Pa.
DETROIT CONSOLIDATED THEATRES, INC.:
2970 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit, Mich. Samuel
Brown, manager.
DIAMOS THEATRES, NICK: 84 Pennington St.,
Tucson. Ariz.
DICKINSON THEATRES, INC., GLEN W.: 646
Massachusetts St.. Lawrence, Kan.
DILLER, C. G.: 1100 Clarkson St.. Denver, Colo.
DIPSON THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES: Ba-
tavia. N. Y. N. Dipson, president.
DOLLISON. L. R.: 2011'^ Jackson St., Dallas.
DUBINSKY BROS. CIRCUIT: Liberty Theatre,
Kansas Citv. Mo. Ed Dnbinsky.
DURBIN. PAUL: Perry Theatre. Perry, 111.
DURKEE, FRANK, ENTERPRISES: Harford
and Hamiltnti Avenues. Baltimore, Md.
DUSINBERRE, C. T.: Box 180, Belleville, Ind.
DYKSTRA. M H: Grider Street, Kensington The-
atre, Buffalo, N. Y.
EARL FORTE CIRCUIT: Ambassador Theatre,
56th and Baltimore Avenues, Philadelphia, Pa.
EASTLAND THEATRES, INC.: 2016 East 1st
St., Los Angeles, Cal.
EAST TEXAS THEATRES, INC.: Beaumont,
Texas. J. C. Clemmons, Sol Gordon.
ECKERSLEY CIRCUIT: Eckersley Bros., Nez
Perce, Idaho.
EDWARDS, JR., CIRCUIT, W. J.: Cameo
Theatre, Elsereno, Cal.
ELITE CIRCUIT: 623 Eighth Avenue, New York.
M. Jacobson, representative.
ELKHORN COAL CO.: G. S. Kenzer, Ashland,
Ky.
ELLIOTT, JOHN B.: State Theatre Bldg., Lex-
ington, Ky. S. D. Lee, A. B. Ward and Charles
Behlen.
EMANUEL CIRCUIT, JAY: 219 N. Broad Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
EPSTEIN THEATRES: Roseland Theatre,
Omaha. Sam Epstein, president.
ESSANESS THEATRES CORP.: 540 N. Michigan
Avenue, Chicago, 111. Edwin Silverman.
ESTATES OPERATING CO., INC.: 269 Fifth
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Harry and Bernard
Pear.
EVERGREEN STATE AMUSEMENT CORP.:
301 Orpheum Bldg., Portland, Ore. Al Finkel-
stein.
FABIAN ORCUIT, SIMON IL: 1501 Broadway,
New York, N. Y.
FABIAN RKO: Palace Theatre, Albany, N. Y.
FANCHI CIRCUIT: 623 8th Ave., New York,
N. Y. Abel Fanchi.
FANCHON & MARCO CO. OF MISSOURI: Am-
bassador Theatre Bldg., St. Louis.
FARRAN, STEVE, and TURNER, OSCAR:
Orpheum Theatre, Harrisburg, III.
FAR WEST THEATRES: 1529 Queen Anne Ave-
nue, Seattle, Wash. L. O. Lukan, manager.
FAY, E. M.: Fay's Theatre, Providence, R. I.
FEDERATED THEATRES, INC.: 312% S. Har-
wood Street, Dallas. H. A. Cole, president.
FIELDS' BROTHER ENTERPRISES: Rivoli
Theatre, Baltimore, Md. Joe and Leo Fields.
FIELDS THEATRE CIRCUIT, HAROLD: Spen-
cer Theatre, Spencer, Iowa.
FINKELSTEIN THEATRES, INC.: Hamm Build-
ing, St. Paul, Minn.
Iowa Division: Iowa Building, Des Moines, Iowa.
Frank Rubel, division manager.
FIRST NATIONAL THEATRES: Capitol The-
atre, Yakima, Wash.
FISHMAN CIRCUIT: 134 Meadow Street, New
Haven, Conn. Jack Fishman, general manager.
FITE CIRCUIT, W. D.: Kansas Theatre, 6th and
Kansas Avenues, Kansas City, Kan.
FLANAGAN & STEELE: 226 Superior Avenue
N. W., Qeveland. B. C. Steele, buyer.
FORT SMITH THEATRES (PUBLIC-MALCO):
407 S. Second Street, Memphis. Booked by M. A.
Lightman.
FORTE CIRCUIT, EARL: Byrd Theatre, 47th
Street and Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
FOURTH AVENUE AMUSEMENT CIRCUIT:
13th Avenue and 70th Street, Brooklyn. Louis
Nelson and Irving Renner.
FOURTH AVENUE AMUSEMENT COMPANY:
356 Francis Bldg., Louisville, Kv.
FOX METROPOLITAN PLAYHOUSE^S: New
York City.
FOX MIDWEST THEATRE CORP: Midwest
Division: 230 Balcony Bldg., Kansas City, Mo.
E. C. Rhoden. _
Rocky Mountain Division: Isis Theatre Bldg..
Denver. Col. Rick Ricketson, Div. Mgr.
FOX THEATRES CORPORATION: 850 10th Ave-
nue, N. Y.
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FOX WEST COAST THEATRES
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
FOX INTER-MOUNTAIN THEATRES
DENVER, COLORADO
FOX MIDWEST THEATRES
KANSAS CITY, MO.
WISCONSIN AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES
MILWAUKEE, WISC.
EVERGREEN STATE AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AND PORTLAND, OREGON
1023
Fox — Interstate
FOX-MIDWEST AGENCY CORP.: Missouri
Theatre Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Lon Cox, manager.
FOX WEST COAST THEATRES: 1609 W. Wash-
ington Street, Las Angeles, Cal.
Fox West Coast Theatres: 988 Market Street,
San Francisco, Cal. A. M. Bowles.
Fox West Coast Theatres, 1718 Curtis Street,
Denver, Col. Rick Ricketson, division man-
ager.
Fox Hollywood Theatres: 1609 W. Washington
Street, Los Angeles.
Fox West Coast Theatres: Liberty Theatre,
Great Falls, Mont. Division manager, Steege.
Fox West Coast Theatres: Springfield, 111.
Fox West Coast Theatres, Inc.: Missouri Theatre
Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.
Fox Principal Theatres: 1609 W. Washington
Street, Los Angeles.
Fox West Theatres: Skinner Bldg., Seattle,
Wash.
FREEDMAN CIRCUIT, MICHAEL L: 245 W.
55th St., New York, N. Y.
FRELS, RUBEN: Victoria, Texas.
FRISINA AMUSEMENT CO.: Capitol Theatre,
Taylorville, 111. Domini Frisina.
G-H
G. C. S. CIRCUIT: 4060 Milwaukee Avenue, Chi-
cago. Aaron Courshon.
GASCONADE THEATRE CORP.: Rollamo The-
atre. Rolla. Mo.
GILES, GEORGE A.: 689 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, Mass.
GOLDBERG THEATRE CORP.: State Theatre
Bldg., Omaha, Nebr. R. D. Goldberg, manager.
GOLDBERG, COURSHON & SOLOMON, 4060
Milwaukee Street, Chicago, 111.
GOLDEN STATE THEATRE & REALTY
CORP.: 25 Taylor Street, San Francisco, Cal.
R. A. McNeil.
GOODWIN, H. L.: Olympic Theatre, Canaioharie,
N. Y.
GORDON CIRCUIT, A. C: 1279 North 24th St..
Boise, Idaho.
GORE BROTHERS, INC.: Room 1, 1914 So. Ver-
mont Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
GRAHAM, MARY A.: Cambridge, N Y.
GRAHAM AND LUDLOW: Palace Theatre,
Watertown, N. Y.
GRAPHIC CIRCUIT COMPANY: Samuel Kur-
son. 179 Exchange Street, Bangor, Maine.
GRAVES, ALLARD: Lyric Theatre, White River
Junction, Vermont.
GREAT LAKES THEATRES: Casto Theatre,
4530 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio. A. J.
Cooper, representative.
GREAT LAKES THEATRES: Casto Theatre,
Erie, Pa. Harry Schwartz.
GREAT STATE THEATRES (PUBLIX): 175 N.
State Street, Chicago.
GREENFIELD, LEON: 102 Court Street, Brook-
lyn.
GREGORY CIRCUIT: 220 S. State St., Chicago.
111.
GRIFFITH AMUSEMENT CO.: IIV. N. Lee
Street, Oklahoma Citv, Okla. L. C Griffith.
GRIFFITH THEATRES, INC., R. E.: Denham
Bldg., Denver, Col.
GRIFFITH THEATRES. R. E.: 1802 Tower Petro-
leum Bldg., Dallas, Texas.
GROSS CIRCUIT: W. D Gross, Coliseum Tlie-
atre. Ketchikan, Alaska
GUMBINER THEATRE INTERESTS: 10 S
La Salle Street, Chicago.
H. AND H. THEATRES CO.: 340 Butternut
Street, Abilene, Texas. H. T. Hodge, manager.
HAINLTNE, A. L.: Illinois Theatre. Macomb. 111.
HALL INDUSTRIES: Henry Hall. Beeville. Tex.
HAMRICK, EDRIS AND BAROVIC: Blue Mouse
Theatre, Tacoma, Wash.
HAMRICK-EVERGREEN THEATRES, INC.
301 Orpheum Bldg., Portland. Ore. Al Finkel-
stein, executive vice-president.
HANCOCK. TAMES: Council, Idaho.
HARING AND BLUMENTHAL CIRCUIT: 1440
Broadway, New York. E. N. Freiberger, rep-
resentative.
HARRIS AMUSEMENT CO.: 711 Clark Bldg.,
I'ittsbm-gh, Pa. Sen. Frank Harris.
HARRIS THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES: 3410
Broadway, New York City. Harry Harris, rep-
resentative.
HARRIS- VOELLER CIRCUIT: 212 North Millei
Ave., Burley, Idaho. I. H. Harris.
HARRISON THEATRE AND REALTY CORP.
Palace Theatre Bldg., Fort Wayne, Ind. M
Marcus, general manager.
HARVEY AMUSEMENT CO.: 310 Turk Street
San Francisco. H. V. Harvey.
HAYMAN, A. C: Lafayette Square, Buffalo
N. Y.
HAYNES CIRCUIT, G. W.: Strand Theatre
Union City. Tenn.
HECHT CIRCUIT, HARRY K.: Rialto Theatre
37 Lexington Ave.. Passaic, N. J. Maurice J
Miller, representative.
HEINS THEATRES, E. D.: American Theatre
Roanoke, Va.
HEY WOOD AMUSEMENT CO.: Gem Theatre
New Richmond Wis. Jack Heywood.
HTLDINGER BOOKING COMPANY: 142 E
State Street, Trenton, N. T. Isaac Levy.
HIRSH AMUSEMENT COMPANY: Century
Theatre, 6th and Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa
Bernard or Harry Hirsch.
HOME THEATRES CIRCUIT: Strand Theatre
Robinson, 111. Joe Hewitt.
HORWITZ, HARRY: Olympia Theatre, Cleveland
Ohio.
HORWITZ, M. B.: 211 Film Exchange Building
Cleveland.
HORWITZ, WILL: Houston, Texas.
HUDSON ENTERPRISES: Tivoli Bldg., Rich
mond, Ind. R. L. Hudson.
HUNT'S THEATRES, INC.: W. C. Hunt, Wild
wood, N. J.; M. Stanford. Rockland Theatre
Philadelphia, and William Keegan, State The
aire, Trenton, N. T.
HYDE AND BEHMAN AMUSEMENT CO.: 1540
Broadway, New York.
HYMAN, A. B.: Keith Albee Theatre, Huntington,
W'. Va.
IMPERIAL THEATRES, INC.: Strand Theatre
Bldg., Hackettstown, N. T. Wm. B. Stein.
INDIANA COUNTY THEATRES CO.: Richeliev,
Theatre, Blairsville, Pa. Wm. Lipsie.
INDIANA-ILLINOIS THEATRES: (See Jack
Rose.)
INLAND THEATRES CORPORATION: Fred-
erick Mercy, Jr., 2318 Second Ave., Seattle,
Wash.
INTERMOUNTAIN THEATRES, INC.: 52 West
2nd South St., Salt Lake City, Utah. Harry
David, manager.
INTERNATIONAL AMUSEMENT CO.: Ogden
Theatre, Denver, Col.
INTERBORO CIRCUIT: 16 Court St., Brooklyn.
Jack Hattem.
INTERSTATE CIRCUIT: 314 S. Harwood, Dallas.
Karl Hoblitzelle, president; R. J. O'Donnell, gen-
eral manager.
INTERSTATE THEATRES CORPORATION: 708
Metropolitan Theatre Bldg., Boston. James
Mahonev.
INTERSTATE THEATRES, INC., S03 Sinclair
Rlilg., Steubenville. Ohio. A. G. Constant.
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INTERSTATE THEATRES, INC. (COOPER-
PUBLIX): America Theatre, Denver.
IRON CITY AMUSEMENT CO.: Jos. Stern,
I ronton, O.
ISLE THEATRICAL CORPORATION: 1560
Broadway, New York City. H. Shiffman, repre-
sentative.
J. H. AND S. THEATRES, INC.: 785 De Kalb
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Jack Hattem, repre-
sentative.
J. REAL NETH THEATRE CORP.: 39 West
Broad St., Columbus, O.
JACOBSON BROS.: Chelsea Theatre, 312 Eighth
Avenue, New York City. M. Jacobson, repre-
sentative.
JAYEM THEATRE CIRCUIT: 584 Bergenline
Avenue, West New York, N. J. Irwin and
Albert Margulies, representatives.
JEFFERSON AMUSEMENT CO.: Beaumont,
Texas. T. C. Clemmons, Sol Gordon.
JOHNSON CIRCUIT: B. C. Johnson, 338 22nd
North, Seattle, Wash.
JONES, LINICK AND SCHAEFFER: 54 W.
Randolph St., Chicago.
K
K. AND C. OPERATING CORPORATION: Bing-
hamton, N. Y. M. E. Comerford.
KAFKO CIRCUIT, L: 375 Stone Avenue, Brook-
lyn.
KAIMANN, CLARENCE: O'Fallon Theatre.
St. Louis, Mo.
KALLETT, M. J.: Madison Theatre, O-neida.
N. Y.
KAPLAN CIRCUIT: 503 Film Exchange Bldg..
2108 Payne Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Maurice
Kaplan.
KEOGH THEATRES, JOHN P.: Vista Theatre.
San Diego. Cal.
KENNEDY, M. J.: Lyceum Theatre, Champlain.
N. Y
KENROE THEATRES: 8008 Rockaway Beach
Blvd.. Rockaway Beach. N. Y.
KERASOTES BROTHERS: Springfield, III.
KINCEY. H. F.: North Carolina Theatres, Inc.
First National Bank Bldg.. Charlotte, N. C.
KLUTH AND LAVIN: Shelby, Mont.
KNOBEL CIRCUIT. BENJ.: 2521 Broadway.
New York City. Benjamin Knobel, representa-
tive.
KRIM THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES: 816 Fox
Theatre Bldg., Detroit.
L. AND L. THEATRES. INC.: 485 So. Second
Street, Memphis, Tenn. M. A. Lightman, presi-
dent.
LA CROSSE THEATRE CORP.: La Crosse, Wis.
W. D. Burford. managing director, Aurora, 111.
LA SALLE-PERU THEATRES CORP.: Peru,
III. E. E. Alger.
LAM AMUSEMENT COMPANY: Rome, Ga. O.
C. Lam.
LASKER (JACOB) THEATRICAL MANAGERS:
310 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, III.
LATCHIS, PETER: Latchis Theatre, Keene,
N. H.
LATHROP CIRCUIT: Empress Theatre, Fair-
banks. Alaska. Captain A. E. Lathrop.
LAWTON CIRCUIT: 1482 Broadway, New York.
LEE. D. D.: Rex Theatre. Montezuma, Ind.
LEFF MYERS THEATRES: 276 W. 43rd Street,
New York. Abraham Lefif and Louis Myers.
LEFKOWICH AND FINE: Vincent Building, 9th
and Vincent Streets. Cleveland.
LEIBERMAN CIRCUIT. FRED E.: Tremont
Theatre, 146 Tremont St.. Boston, Mass.
Interstate — Mansfield
LEIGH, N. E.: Parma, Idaho.
LESSY AMUSEMENT CO., INC.: Cedar The-
atre, 60th Street and Cedar Avenue, Philadel-
phia. Michael and George Lessy.
LEVENSON (M) CIRCUIT: 294 Washington
Street, Boston. Joseph and Max Levenson
LEVY CIRCUIT, ISAAC: Arcade Bldg., Trenton,
N. J.
LEWEN PIZOR CIRCUIT: 12 South 12th St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
LEWIS CIRCUIT, P. MORTIMER: Strand The-
atre, Atlantic City, N. L
LIBERTY AMUSEMENT CO.: Liberty Theatre.
Wellsville, O. C. J. Vogel, president.
LIBSON THEATRES: 1215 Keith Bldg., Cincin-
nati. I. Libson, A. Libson and M. White.
LICHTMAN THEATRES, A. E.: Lincoln The-
atre, 1215 U St. N. W., Washington, D. C.
LINCOLN THEATRE CORP.: Stuart Theatre
Bldg., Lincoln, Nebr. Jerry Zigmond.
LIVOTI CIRCUIT, ANTHONY: 151 Halleck Ave-
nue, Brooklyn, New York. Anthony Livoti.
LOEW, E. M.: 216 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass.
LOEW-FOX CIRCUIT: N. L. Addison, State
Theatre, 205 Mass. Ave., Boston.
LOEW'S, INC.: 1540 Broadway, New York.
Charles C. Moskowitz.
Atlanta: Loew's Grand. Lionel Keene.
Baltimore: 18 East Lexington St.
Cincinnati: Loew's.
CTeveland: Loew's State Theatre Bldg. Col. H. C.
Long.
Columbus: Loew's Broad Theatre. W. A.
Finney.
Houston: Loew's.
Indianapolis: Loew's Palace.
Kansas City: 13th and Main Streets. John Mc-
Manus.
New Orleans: Canal and So. Rampart. Rodney
Toups.
St. Louis: Loew's Theatre. Harold W. Evens,
manager.
Washington, D. C: 1306 F Street.
LONG, T. G.: Bav City, Texas.
LONG And SONS, E. M.: The Cadiz Theatres
Company. Community Theatre, Cadiz, Ohio.
LOWE CIRCUIT: Sterling, Kans. F. J. Lowe.
LUCAS AND JENKINS: Paramount operating
partners, also independent circuit. Walton Bldg.,
Atlanta.
LUCAS. B. A.: 220 S. State Street, Chicago. 111.
LUSH, HARRY: P. and A. Theatre, Northville,
Mich.
LUST THEATRES, SIDNEY B.: Earle Bldg..
Washington.
LYRIC AMUSEMENT CO.: Bisbee Theatre, Bis-
bee, Ariz. Nick Diamos.
M
MacDONALD, C. A.: Southland Theatre, Colum-
bus. O.
MacNEILLY (W. T.) BOOKING CIRCUIT:
Utica. N. Y.
M & P THEATRES (formerly Publix) : M. J.
Mullin — S. Pinanski, 60 ScoUay Square, Boston.
.MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE THEATRES
CORPORATION: L J. Ford, Metropolitan Bldg.,
260 Tremont St.. Boston.
MALCO THEATRES, INC.: Strand Theatre
Bldg., Memphis, Tenn. M. A. Lightman, presi-
dent.
MALLERS BROTHERS THEATRICAL CORP.:
Rilev Theatre, Ft. Wayne, Ind. P. T. Mailers.
MANNY. K. C: Washington Theatre, 745 Wash-
ington Blvd., Los Angeles.
MANOS. G.: The Manos Amusement Company.
Washington Theatre. Toronto, O.
MANOS. M.: Tribune Bldg.. Greensburg. Pa.
MANSFIELD. WESLEY: Suka Theatre, Tama.
Iowa.
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MARCUS NOTES THEATRES: Criterion The-
atre, Ninth and E Streets N. W., Washington.
MARLOW AMUSEMENT CORP.: Hippodrome
Theatre, Herrin, 111. John Marlow.
MARTIN CIRCUIT: Family Theatre, Mt. Morris,
N. Y.
MARTIN AND THOMPSON, INC.: Hawkins-
ville, Ga.
MARTIN AS: Mt. Morris, N. Y.
MARTZ AND FEATHERSTONE: Old National
Bank Bldg., Spokane, Wash.
McCarthy circuit (W. T.): p. O. Box 32,
Fargo, N. D.
McCOLLUM, a. B.: Lorraine Theatre, Hoopes-
ton. 111.
MECO THEATRES CORP. (M. E. COMER-
FORD) : Scranton, Pa.
MEMPHIS THEATRE AND EQUIPMENT CO.:
Ritz Theatre, corner Poplar and Evergreen
Streets, Memphis, Tenn. Chas. F Boyd, presi-
dent.
MENMAR THEATRE COMPANY CIRCUIT: 52
West 2nd South St., Salt Lake City. Utah.
METZGER THEATRES, LOU: 1914 So. Vermont
St.. Los Angeles, Calif.
MICHAELS (DEWEY MICHAELS): Palace
Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y.
MIDHIO THEATRE CORP.: Palace Theatre,
Marion, Ohio. Tracy Barham, district manager.
MIDLAND THEATRES CO.: Newark, Ohio.
MIDLAND THEATRES: 25 Taylor Street, San
Francisco. Geo. A. Mann.
MIDWEST THEATRES CORP.: 910 S. Michigan
Avenue, _ Chicago, 111. Booking Circuit. Aaron
Saperstein.
MIDWEST THEATRE OPERATING COM-
PANY, INC.: 623 West Grand Avenue, Okla-
homa City, Okla.
RtlLGRAM CIRCUIT, DAVID E.: Avenue The-
atre, Germantown and Lehigh Avenues, Phila-
delphia.
MILLER, FRANK: Paramount operating partner.
Imperial Theatre, Atlanta, Ga.
MINNESOTA AMUSEMENT CORP.: 17 N'. 6th
Street, Minneapolis. John Friedle, president.
MITCHELL CONERY: Ravena Theatre, Ravena,
N. Y.
MONARCH THEATRE CORP.: 1270 Sixth Ave.,
N. Y. C. D. J. Chatkin, president.
MONESSEN AMUSEMENT CO.: Monessen, Pa.
M. Manos.
MORAD AND WILLIAMS: Franklin The-
atre, Lackawanna, N. Y.
MORSE, CHARLES: Metropolitan Theatre Bldg.,
260 Tremont Street, Boston.
MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITION CORP.: 1475
Broadway, New York City. Cy Barr.
MULTNOMAH THEATRES CORPORATION:
301 Orpheum Bldg., Portland, Ore.
N
NACE CIRCUIT, HARRY L.: Orpheum Theatre
Bldg., Phoenix, Ariz.
NASSER BROS. THEATRES: 25 Taylor St., San
Francisco, Cal. William Nasser.
NATIONAL THEATRE SYNDICATE: 25 Taylor
Street, San Francisco. Cal. Homer Le Ballister.
NELSON AND RENNER CIRCUIT: 194 Grand
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Louis Nelson & Irving
Renner, representatives.
NETCO THEATRES CORP.: 35 Market St.,
Poughkeepsie, New York. George Walsh.
NETH THEATRES CO., J. REAL: 39 W. Broad
Street, Columbus, Ohio.
NOMIKOS, VAN: Rex Theatre, Chicago.
NORRIS AMUSEMENT COMPANY: 1116
Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. L. Sablosky.
NORTH CAROLINA THEATRES (PUBLIX):
H. F. Kincey, First National Bank Bldg., Char-
lotte, N. C.
NORTHLAND AMUSEMENT CO.: 924 East
7th St., Minn. L. Oilman.
NOTES THEATRES, MARCUS: Strand Tteatre,
9th and D Streets, Washington, D. C.
NOTOPOULOS (A) THEATRES: Olympic Thea-
tre, Altoona, Pa.
O. K. THEATRES: Oskar Korn, 1801 J^ Commerce
Street, Dallas.
O'DONNELL-JENKINS: Melba Theatre Bldg.,
ORPHEUM THEATRE CO.: Fergus Falls, Minn.
Vince, Jean and C. F. McCarthy.
PACE, C. M. AND PETERSON, N. G.: Delta,
Utah.
PACY THEATRES, WALTER: McHenry Theatre,
1032 Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
PACIFIC NATIONAL THEATRES, INC.: 318
W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
PAGE, W. W.: Winnfield, La.
PANORA CIRCUIT: Strand Thetatre, Willimatic,
Conn. S. Panora.
PAPAYANAKOS, J. H. AND A.: Potsdam, N. Y.
PARAMOR THEATRE COMPANY CIRCUIT:
52 West 2d St. So., Salt Lake City, Utah. Harry
David.
PARAMOUNT PUBLIX CORPORATION: 1501
Broadway, New York. Sam Dembow, representa-
tive.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Birming-
ham, Ala.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Paramount
Theatre, Charlottesville, Va. Hunter Perry.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Jackson-
ville, Fla.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Knoxville,
Tenn.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: L. D.
Netter, Paramount Building, New York. A.
Bevan, 60 Scollay Square, Boston.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: 323 W. 6th
Street. Los Angeles, Cal.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: 175 North
State Street. Chicago. 111.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Des
Moines. Iowa.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES Atlanta.
Ga.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Milwaukee.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES: Nev^man
Theatre, Kansas City, Mo.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRE CORP. :
World Theatre Building, Omaha, Neb.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX CORP.: 1401 Tulane
Avenue, New Orleans, La.
PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX THEATRES, INC.: Al-
hambra Theatre Building, Charlotte, N. C. War-
ren Irvin.
PARAMOUNT THEATRE LEASING CORP.: 301
Orpheum Bldg., Portland, Ore. Al Finkelstein.
PARKER (J. J.) CIRCUIT: Broadway Theatre,
Portland, Ore.
PASCHALL TEXAS THEATRES, INC.: See
Texas Consolidated Theatres.
PARTMAR THEATRES: Room 25, 1914 So. Ver-
mont Street, Los Angeles. Harry and Milt Ar-
thur.
PETERSON CIRCUIT: 25 Taylor Street, San
Francisco, Cal. C. E. Peterson.
PHOENIX AMUSEMENT CO.: c/o Mauk Thea-
tre, Florence, Arizona. George Mauk.
PHOENIX AMUSEMENT CO.: Lexington, Ky.
J. B. Elliott.
PIEDMONT THEATRE MANAGEMENT CO.:
Spruce Pines, N. C. J. E. Stanley.
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PINTNER, CHARLES: Mt. Pleasant Theatre,
Cleveland.
PIONEER THEATRE CORP.: Iowa Building,
Des Moines, Iowa. Frank Rubel, division
manager.
PIRTLE, S. E.: Orpheum Theatre, Jersey ville, 111.
PITTS THEATRES, BENJAMIN: Colonial Thea-
tre. Fredericksburg. Va.
PIZOR CIRCUIT, LEWEN: 12 South Twelfth
Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
PLYLER CIRCUIT: C. M. Plyler, Craigmont,
Idaho.
POLI-NEW ENGLAND THEATRES (Loew): Pal-
ace Theatre Bldg., New Haven, Conn.
POLKA BROTHERS: May wood State Bank Build-
ine. Maywood, 111.
POPKIN AND RINGER BROS.: Million Dollar
Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.
POUZZNER CIRCUIT, Morris: 100 Arlington
St., Boston, Mass.
PREMIER THEATRES: American Theatre Bldg.,
626 Main Street, Evansville, Ind.
PREMIER THEATRES, INC. (Tri-State): Capitol
Theatre Bldg., Des Moines.
PRICE, HEWITT. ZUERMAN & DALRYMPLE:
Home Theatre, Oblong, 111.
PRUDENTIAL AND PLAYHOUSES OPERAT-
ING CO.: Paramount Building, New York City.
Irwin Wheeler and Joseph M. Seider, representa-
tives.
PUBLIX BALABAN AND KATZ: 175 N. State
Street, Chicago. 111.
PUBLLX-BAMFORD THEATRES, INC.: P. O.
Box 7347, Court House Station, Asheville, N. C.
C. R. Bamford.
PUBLIX-COMERFORD THEATRES: State Thea-
tre Bldg., Scranton, Pa.
PUBLIX-M. E. COMERFORD: 1540 Broadway,
New York, and Scranton, Pa.
PUBLIX GREAT LAKES THEATRES: Colum-
bus, Ohio. Geo. Zeppos
PUBLIX-GREAT STATES THEATRES, INC.:
175 N. State Street, Chicago, 111. M. M. Rubens.
PUBLIX-NEBRASKA, INC.: Capitol Theatre
Bldg., Des Moines.
PUBLIX THEATRES CORP.: 1501 Broadway,
New York City. Sam Dembow, representative.
PUBLIX THEATRES— NEW ENGLAND DIVI-
SION: 60 Scollay Square, Boston, Mass. M. J.
Mullen. See M. & P. Theatres.
PUBLIX-DUBINSKY THEATRES: Liberty Thea-
tre Bldg.. Kansas City, Mo.
PUBLIX-KINCEY THEATRES, INC.: First Na-
tional Bank Bldg., Charlotte, N. C.
PUBLIX-PENNA THEATRES, INC.: (Subsidiary
Paramount Publix Corp.), Paramount Building,
New York City. Sam Dembow, representative.
PUBLIX (REGAL) THEATRES: Criterion Thea-
tre Bldg., Oklahoma City, Okla.
PUBLIX-SAENGER: Saenger Bldg., New Or-
leans, La.
PUBLIX-SALT LAKE, INC.: 52 West Second
South Street, Salt Lake City. Harry David.
PUBLIX-SHEA THEATRES: 1540 Broadway,
N. Y.
PUBLIX-SKOURAS THEATRES: 1727 Boulevard
of The Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. M. Salmon, zone
manager.
PUBLIX THEATRES: 1735 E. 23rd Street, Oeve-
land, Ohio. E. C. Prinsen, district manager.
PUBLIX THEATRES CORP.: Melba Theatre
Building, Dallas, Texas.
PUBLIX-FITZPATRTCK-McELROY: Cliicago.
PUBLIX -RICHARDS AND NACE: Orpheum
Theatre, Phoenix. Ariz.
Q-R
QUAKER THEATRES CORP.: Publix subsidiary,
Paramount Bldg., New York.
Pintner-Sapers+ein
R AND R THEATRES: 314 So. Harwood Street,
Dallas. Texas. H. B. Robb, president.
RADIO-KEITH ORPHEUM: RKO Building, Radio
City, N. Y. J. J. O'Connor.
Albany: A. S. Rittenberg, district manager.
Boston: 614 Washington St. C. W. Koerner.
Chicago: 190 N. State St. J. A. Christie.
Cincinnati: Palace Theatre (RKO Midwest).
Cleveland: 1016 Keith Bldg. Nat Holt.
Dallas: Majestic Theatre Building.
Kansas City: 14th and Main Streets. Lawrence
Lehman.
Los Angeles: RKO Hillstreet, Eighth and Hill.
New Orleans: University Place. Vic Meyers.
Pittsburgh: Sheridan Square Theatre.
San Francisco: Golden Gate Theatre. CHfT Work.
Washington, D. C. : Keith's.
RAEBURN, RAY: Arcade Theatre, Newell, S. D.
RKO BUCKLEY CIRCUIT: RKO Palace Theatre,
Albany. C. H. Buckley, buyer.
RKO-SCHINE THEATRES CORP.: 1270 Sixth
Ave., New York, N. Y.
RAINIER THEATRE CORP.: 301 Orpheum Bldg.,
Portland, Ore. Al Finkelstein.
RAIVES, HAROLD: Rialto Theatre, East Roches-
ter. N. Y.
RAMSDELL CIRCUIT, GEORGE: 21 Pleasant
Street, Maiden, Mass. E. O. and Geo. Ramsdell,
general managers.
RANDFORCE AMUSEMENT CORP.: 1515 Bed-
ford Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Samuel Rinzler
and Louis Frisch, representatives.
RAPF, RAUDIN AND LEDERER: 678 Eighth
Avenue, New York City. A. M. Rapf, M. Rudin
and Otto Lederer.
READE, WALTER: 701 Seventh Ave., New York.
Walter Reade and Leo. J. Justin.
REDWOOD THEATRES, INC,: 25 Taylor Street,
San Francisco, Cal. President, George M. Mann;
Vice-president and General Manager, Morgan A.
Walsh; Secretary, L. S. Hamm, M. C. Sousa;
Directors, all foregoing and B. E. Kragen.
REEVIN, SAM: Box 923, Spartanburg, N. C.
REICHBLUM,_SAM M.: Columbia Theatre, East
Liverpool, Ohio.
REINHEIMER, L., BOOKING CIRCUIT: 910 S.
Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
RIDGE THEATRES, INC: 785 De Kalb Avenue,
Brooklyn, N. Y. Jack Hattem, representative.
RODGERS, I. W.: Rodgers Theatre, Cairo, 111.
ROME THEATRES, J. LOUIS: 846 W. North
Ave., Baltimore, Md.
ROSE, JACK, BOOKING CIRCUIT: 910 So.
Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111.
ROSEN BROTHERS: 279 Graham Avenue, Brook-
lyn. N. Y. Harrv Rosen, representative.
ROSENBERG, MOE: 1501 Broadway, New York.
N. Y.
ROSENBLATT- WELT THEATRE CORP:; 1501
Broadway, New York City. Leon Rosenblatt.
ROSENTHAL, J. C: Rose Theatre, Troy, N. Y.
ROTH THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES, INC.: 60
Park Place, Morristown, N. J. W. M. Hoffman,
representative.
RUGOFF AND BECKER: 1270 Sixth Avenue,
New York City. Edward Rugoff and Herman
Becker, representatives.
SAENGER THEATRES, INC.: Tudor L.ag..
Canal and Camp Street, New Orleans, La. E. V
Richards.
SAENGER-MALCO: Strand Theatre Bldg., Mem-
phis, Tenn.
SAN FRANCISCO THEATRES. INC.: 25 Tay-
lor Street, San Francisco. S. H. Levin.
SAPERSTEIN, A. A.: 910 S. Michigan Avenue,
CHiicago, III.
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SAXE AMUSEMENT MANAGEMENT: 1032 N.
6th Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Al Kvool, general
manager.
SCHINE ENTERPRISES. INC.: Dominion Oper-
ating Co., Ltd., 40 North Main St., Gloversville,
N. Y. George Lynch, buyer.
SCHINE & SHEA: Gloversville, N. Y.
SCHOENSTADT AND SONS, H.: 1014 S. Michi-
gan Avenue, Chicago, 111.
SCHREIBER, TACOB: Colonial Theatre, Detroit,
Mich.
SCHUCHERT, J. A.: Colonial Theatre, Buffalo,
N. Y.
SCHULTE, WILLIAM J.: 17325 Parkside, De-
troit, Mich.
SCHWARTZ, A. G. AND J. A.: Park Theatre,
Painesville, Ohio.
SCHWARTZ CIRCUIT, GEORGE M.: Capitol
Theatre, Dover, Del.
SCHWARTZ AND LEVINE: 505 Williamson
R'lildinP'. Cleveland.
SCHWARZ AMUSEMENT CO.: 919 Illinois Bldg..
Indianapolis, Ind. J. Schwarz.
SCOVILLE. ESSICK AND REIF: 214 Film Ex-
ch:int;e Building. 2018 Pavne Ave., Cleveland.
SEMELROTH, MRS. PHILIP: Federation The-
atre, Dayton, Ohio.
SERVAAS CIRCUIT, JOHN: Exhibitors Ex
change, 402 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind.
SETTOS THEATRES: Ohio Theatre Bldg.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
SHARBY, FRED: 14 Roxbury Street. Keene, N. H.
SHEA OPERATING CORPORATION: (Publix
Theitres Corp.) Shea's Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo,
N Y.
SHEA, M. A.: 1560 Broadway, New York City.
Phil Kearnev. buyer.
SHEARER CIRCUIT: 2318 Second Ave., Seattle.
SHINDLER CIRCUIT. BENJAMIN: Ace The-
atre, Wilmington, Del.
SHUERMANN CIRCUIT. H. A. AND SON:
Sherman Theatre, Stroudsburg. Pa.
SHl^LMAN-SCHWARTZ: 1296 West 6th Street.
Cleveland. T. A. Schwartz.
SILVERCREST THEATRES: E. B. Sturdavant.
Orpheum Theatre, Yuma, Ariz.
SILVERMAN. M. : Schenectady, N. Y.
SILVERMAN, SAUL: Ritz Theatre. Tiffin. Ohio.
SIMANSKY AND MILLER: 910 S. Michigan
Avenue. Chicago. 111.
SIMONS AMUSEMENT COMPANY. W. A.: c/c
W. A. Simons. Box 1500. Missoula, Montana.
SINGER THEATRE CORP., MORT H. : State
Lake Bldg., Chicago. Mort H. Singer, general
manaeer.
STPK (L. E.) THEATRES, Charlotte, N. C.
SKIRBOLL, W. N.: 808 B. F. Keith Bldg., Cleve-
land.
SKOURAS THEATRES, INC.: 1501 Broadway.
New York City. George and Spyros Skouras,
representatives.
SLOTNICK AND CANTER: Globe Theatre, Syra-
cuse, N. Y.
SMALLEY'S THEATRE ENTERPRISES: Coop-
erstown. N. Y.
SMITH AND BEIDLER: 519 Main Street, To-
ledo. Ohio. Martin G. Smith.
SMITH CIRCUIT, PHILIP: 12 . Piedmont St..
Boston, Mass.
SMITH. GEORGE E.: 722 Chimes Bldg., Syra-
cuse. N. Y.
SNAPER THEATRES, DAVID: 163 Smith Street.
Perth Ambov. N. J.
SNIDER, C. L.: Winn TTieatre, Omaha.
SNIDER, RALPH: Metropolitan Theatre Bldg.,
260 Tremont Street. Boston.
SOUTHIO THEATRES, INC.: (See Midhio
Theatre Corp.)
.SOTILLE, ALBERT; Charleston, S. C.
SOUTHWESTERN THEATRES: 623 W. Grand
Street, Oklahoma City.
SOUTHIO THEATRES CORP.: Cincinnati, Ohio.
SPARKS, E. J.: Paramount operating partner.
Palmer Bldg., Jacksonville, Fla.
SPRINGER CIRCUIT: 2521 Broadway, New York,
N. Y. Joseph Katsh.
SPRINGER COCALIS CIRCUIT: 2521 Broadway,
New York. Joseph Katsh, representative.
SPROULE THEATRE CIRCUIT: Owned by
Sproule brothers, Lee, Carl, George and Robert.
Headquarters, State Theatre, 310 N. State Street,
Hutchinson, Kan. Lee Sproul, general manager.
ST. LOUIS AMUSEMENT CO.: Ambassador
Theatre Bldg., St. Louis. Mo. Leto Hill.
ST. LOUIS ROCKY MOUNTAIN AND PACIFIC
CO. : Raton, New Mexico.
STAMATUS AMUSEMENT COMPANY: 1531
Fulton Street, Brooklyn. N. Y. G. Stamatus,
representative.
STANDARD THEATRES CORP.: Criterion Bldg.,
118 W. Main St., Oklahoma City.
STANDARD THEATRES, INC.: 1032 N. 6th St.,
Milwaukee. L. Gran.
STANDARD THEATRES. INC.: Builders' Bldg..
Charlotte, N. C. S. W. Craver, president.
STANLEY COMPANY OF AMERICA: 321 W.
44th Street, New York City. C. E. Bond, rep-
sentative.
STANLEY-MARK-STRAND THEATRES: 321 W.
44th Street, New York City. C. E. Bond, rep-
resentative.
STETNMAN, TACK: 1560 Broadway, New York.
STERLING THEATRES: Pantages Bldg., Seattle,
Washington.
STERN THEATRE INTERESTS: 910 S. Michigan
Avenue., Chicago, 111.
STEVENSON AMUSEMENT CO.: Henderson,
N. C. S. S. Stevenson, manager.
STIEFEL. HARRY AND OSCAR: Roxy Thea-
tre. Lock Haven, Pa.
STODDARD, AL: Madison ville. Texas.
STOI,L CIRCUIT: Lion Theatre, Bellevue, Ohio.
STONE. ABE: Eagle Theatre, Albany, N. Y.
STRAND THEATRE CO.: Moorlyn Theatre,
Ocean City. N. J.
STRAND AMUSEMENT COMPANY: Mam
Street, Bridgeport, Conn. Morris Jacobson, gen-
eral manager.
STRAUSBERG CIRCUIT: 785 De Kalb Avenue.
Brooklyn.
STREBE, EARL: Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs,
Calif.
SUN THEATRE CO.: Coliseum Theatre, Bronson,
Mich. C. F. Hewitt and Harold Kortes.
SUSSMAN CIRCUIT. H. : Manville Road,
Pleasantville. T\l. Y. H. Sussman, representative.
SWITOW THEATRICAL CORP.: S. J. Switow,
Kentucky Theatre Bldg.. Louisville. Ky.
SYNDICATE THEATRES: Artcraft Theatre.
Franklin, Ind. Trueman T. Rembusch.
T. AND D.. JR.. ENTERPRISES: 25 Taylor St.,
San Francisco. Cal. M. Naify, general manager.
TALKINGTON CIRCUIT: Davenport, Wash.
TALLEY, GIDNEY: Pleasanton, Texas.
TANNER, HARRY; Palace Theatre, Pana, 111.
TEXAS CONSOLIDATED THEATRES: Dallas,
Karl Hoblitzelle. president. (Formerly Paschall-
Texas Theatres).
THALHEIMER INTERESTS: 1013- A East Main
St.. Richmond, Va. Sam Bendheim. Jr.
THEATRE INVESTMENT COMPANY: Sound
Theatres. 1520 First Avenue, Seattle, Washing-
ton. J. Von Herherg, owner.
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THEATRICAL MANAGERS, INC.: 1142-44 Con-
solidated Bldg., Indianapolis.
TRANS-LU.X MOVIES CORP.: 1270 Sixth Ave.,
New York. Walter Howes.
TRENTON-NEW BRUNSWICK THEATRE CO.
(RKO subsidiary): 1560 Broadway, New York.
TRT LAKE CO. : ',^02 Film Exchange Bldg., Cleve-
land, Ohio. M. S. Fine and Max Lefkowich.
TRI-STATES THEATRE CORP.: Capitol Thea-
tre Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa. G. Ralph Bran-
ton, general manager.
Iowa Division: Jos. Kinsky, district manager.
Nebraska Division: Omaha Theatre Bldg., Omaha,
Neb. Evert Cummings, division manager.
TRI-STATE THEATRES: Criterion Theatre,
Medford, Ore.
TRUNK. JOSEPH W.: State Theatre, Y'omigs-
town, O.
TURNER (OSCAR) AND FARRAR (STEVE):
Orpheum Theatre, Harrisburg, 111.
TWIN CITY THEATRE CORP.: Princess Thea-
tre, Minneapolis. Dick Latshaw. president.
TWIN CITIES THEATRES, INC.: Centralia.
Wash. Cecil Gwinn.
TWIN THEATRES CORP.: 1501 Broadway, New
York, N. Y.
u
U. B. THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES, INC.: 300
Film Exchange Bldg., Oeveland, Ohio. M. S.
Fine. Iniver.
UNITED ARTISTS CORP.: United Artists Thea-
tre. San Francisco. Herman Cohen, manager.
UNITED CALIFORNIA THEATRES. INC.: 25
Taylor Street, San Francisco, Cal. R. A. Mc-
Neil, general manager.
UNITED CHAIN THEATRES, INC: Broad and
Locust Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. Louis Barman,
J. B. Rossheim.
UNITED DETROIT THEATRES CORP.: Madi-
son Theatre Bldg., Detroit. George W. Trendle.
president.
UNITED THEATRES, INC.: 629 Common Street,
New Orleans. M. H. Jacobs, president.
VICTORIA AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES: Vic-
toria Theatre, Shamokin, Pa. Stephen Gribbin,
film buyer.
VINNICOFF THEATRES: Strand Theatre, 4411
So. Broadway, Los Angeles. Harry Vinnicoff.
VIRDEN THEATRE CO.: Gaiety Theatre, Virden,
111. Swift and Kienbortz.
VON HERBERG, L: Liberty Theatre, Seattle,
Wash.
VONDERSCHMITT AMUSEMENT ENTER-
PRISES: Indiana Theatre, Bloomington, Ind.
w
WAKEFIELD THEATRES, INC.: B-B Theatre,
^^'.^7 White Plains Avenue, Bron.N, N. V.
WAR.VER BROS. CIRCUIT MANAGEMENT
CORP., INC.: 321 W. 44th Street, New York
City. C. E. Bond, representative.
Boston: Hotel Statler Bldg., Room 515.
Charlotte: Broadway Theatre. Don Nichols.
Chicago: 1307 So. Wabash Ave. James Coston.
Cleveland: 2300 Payne Ave.
Fresno, Cal.: Warner Bros.
Hollywood: 6425 Hollywood Blvd.
Memphis, Tenn.: 58-74 Monroe Ave.
Milwaukee: 1032 6th St.
New Haven: 70 College Street.
Oklahoma City: Empress Theatre.
Philadelphia: Earle Theatre Bldg.
Pittsburgh: 209 Clark Bldg. Harry Kalmine.
W.ishington, D. C. : Earle Bldg. John J. Payette.
Theatrical — Zweifel
WARNER-SAXE THEATRES, INC.: 1032 N. 6th
St., Milwaukee. Al Krool, general manager.
WASHINGTON CIRCUIT: 211 Film Exchange
Bldg., 2K)8 Payne Ave., Cleveland. Ohio. M. B.
Horwitz. president.
WATERS, N. H.: Birmingham. Ala.
WAX CIRCUIT, M. M.: 15th ;m.l .S,.uth Sts.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
WEHRENBERG, FRED: Cinderella Theatre, St.
Louis, Mo.
WEIR -COVE THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES:
State Theatre, Weirton, W. Va.
WEISS THEATRES (JOS.): Liberty Theatre,
McKeesport. Pa. A. Weiss.
WELWORTH AMUSEMENT CO.: Pantage Thea-
tre, Minneapolis. Eddie Ruben.
W. E. M. AMUSEMENT CO.: Box 106, Walden,
Col. R. D. Ervin.
WEST VIRGINIA THEATRICAL ENTER-
PRISES (Warner associate): Capitol Tlieatre,
Wheeling, W. Va. R. T. Kemper.
WESTERN INDIANA THEATRE CORP.: Terra
Haute. Ind. F. J. Dolle.
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS THEATRES:
260 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. Nathan and
Sam Goldstein.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AMUSEMENT
CO. THEATRES: 1010 Forbes Street, Pitts-
burgh, Pa. M. Silverman.
WHEELING PUBLIX THEATRES, INC.:
Wheeling, West Va.
WHITE AMUSEMENT CO.: Asheboro, N. C.
WILBY, R. B. : Paramount operating partner,
also independent circuit. Paramount Theatre
Bldg.. Atlanta, Ga.
WILLISTON THEATRES. D. M.: Walker The-
atre Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind.
WILMER AND VINCENT THEATRES: 1776
Broadway, New York. W. \'incent, president.
WINCHESTER AMUSEMENT CO.: 739 Liberty
St., Springfield, Mass. Louis Cohen.
WINDSOR CIRCUIT CORP.: 4001-11 Fifteenth
Avenue. Brooklyn, N. Y. Hyman Rachmil and
Isaac Katz, representatives.
WISCONSIN AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES: 504
Carpenter Bldg., Milwaukee. H. J. Fitzgerald.
WISPER AND WETSMAN: 610 Fox Theatre
Bldg., Detroit. Mich.
WOEMPNER (OSCAR) AND FRANK (W. L.):
La Salle Theatre. Minneapolis, Minn.
WOLFSON MEYER THEATRE ENTER-
PRISES: Miami, Fla.
WOMETCO THEATRES. INC.: Capitol Theatre
Bldg.. Miami. Fla. Mitchell Wolfson.
WOODSTOCK CIRCUIT: New Theatre, Wood-
stock, Va. William Dalke.
WOODWARD THEATRE CO.: 705 Merchants
Bldg., Detroit, Mich.
WORMAN, WILLIAM: 1069 23rd St., Ogden,
Utah.
YAMINS, NATHAN: Durfee Theatre, Fall River,
Mass.
YEOMANS CIRCUIT: A. L. Yeomans, Meridian.
Miss.
YOOST CIRCUIT, WILLIAM: 841-51 9th Avenue.
New York City. William Yoost, representative.
YOUNG (CLARK M.) THEATRES: Cla-zel Thea-
tre, Bowling Green, Ohio.
YOUNG (R. E.) THEATRES: Palace Theatre,
Perrysburg, Ohio.
ZANESVILLE THEATRES: Caldwell H. Brown,
Zanesville, Ohio.
ZIMMER, EARL: Weedsport Theatre, Weedsport,
N. Y.
ZWEIFEL, MRS. HELEN: Pomerov. Ohio.
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State Censor Boards
FLORIDA— (While there is a law on the statute
books of Florida providing for a censor board, it
is not functioning. Court in 1937 held unconsti-
tutional law giving Board of Review decisions
legal status.
ILLINOIS— City Hall. Chicago. Miss Efifie D.
Sigler. Chairman: Lieut. Costello (Police Decart-
ment). Mrs. Amy Louise Adams. Mrs. A. M.
Costello. Miss Edith E. Kerr. A. L. Foust. Miss
Frankie Tames. Mrs. Cora Doolittle. Mrs. Sara
Rilev.
KANSAS— State Board of Review. Sixth and Arm-
strong Streets, Kansas City, Kan. Miss Mae
Clausen, Chairman; Mrs. L. H. Chapman, Miss
Hallie Tucker, Secretary; Mrs. J. W. Stowers.
MARYLAND— State Board of Motion Picture Cen-
sors. 211 N. Calvert Street. Baltimore. Dr. Ben
Paul Sandy, Chairman; Mrs. Harry Phoebus,
Vice-Chairman; Marie W. Presstman, Secretary.
MASSACHUSETTS— (Censors the Sunday shows
only.) Police Department. 3 Hancock Street.
Boston. Paul G. Kirk. Suoervisor.
NEW YORK— Department of Education of State
of New York, Albany. New York: Motion Pic-
ture Division, 80 Center Street, New York City.
Irwin Esmond, Director of Division; John T.
Donnelly, Supervising Inspector of Motion Pic-
tures; Henrietta Gerdes, Secretary.
OHIO — Department of Education. 233 S. High
Street, Columbus, Ohio. E. L. Bowsher, Director
of Education; Susannah M. Warfield. Ray Reich-
elderfer, Supervisor; Joseph W. Fichter.
PENNSYLVANIA— Pennsylvania State Board of
Censors. 1225 Vine Street. Philadelphia. Pa.
508 Empire Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. (Mrs. Julia
Carmody in charge of office); Mrs. A. Mitchell
Palmer, Chairman; Mrs. Hester M. Eve, Secre-
tary; John C. Core, Vice Chairman.
VIRGINIA— State Division of Motion Picture Cen-
sorship, 312 State Office Bldg.. Richmond. Vir-
ginia. Edwin S. Reid, Richard C. L. Moncure,
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Chalkley, Chairman; Mrs.
Louise L. Speed, Secretary.
Local Censor Boards
{According to Film Boards of Trade
Territories)
ALBANY
No local censorship boards, but state censorship.
ATLANTA
ATLANTA, GA.— Sherwood Astin, Chairman.
Reviews some pictures, but not all. Board has
power to cut or refuse showing entirely.
BIRMINGHAM— Mrs. Harriet Adams, Assistant
Director of Amusements. Same status as Atlanta.
VALDOSTA— Mrs. J. A. Durrenberger, Chair-
man. Same status as Atlanta.
BOSTON
LYNN, MASS.— William Wallace. He was ap-
pointed by Mayor of Lynn. Questionable pic-
tures only previewed by Wallace.
BOSTON. MASS.— Herbert J. M. Nary. Lists
of coming pictures must be submitted to License
Department. All pictures passed by National
Board of Review are O'K.'d unless complaints
are registered by various organizations, when
they are screened for his approval.
BROCKTON, MASS. — Mrs. Vida Stoddard,
Chairman. Appointed by the Mayor to hold
meetings each month.
PROVIDENCE, R. I. — George W. Cowan,
Amusement Inspector. Rhode Island has no
censorship, but occasionally certain types of pic-
tures are censored by Mr. Cowan.
LOWELL, MASS.-Leo A. Deignan. Gets no
salary but has full say as to showing of pictures.
Appointed by Mayor.
BUFFALO
No local censorship boards, but state censorship.
CHARLOTTE
CHESTER, S. C— W. T. Betts, Chairman. Not
active. Mr. Betts said committee merely organ-
ized to keep exhibitors in line with decency.
DURHAM, N. C— A. H. Borland, Attorney,
Chairman. Censorship Committee for Sunday
shows. Mr. Borland merely talks over films for
Sunday showing with the exhibitor.
CHICAGO
CHICAGO— Lieut. Harry M. Costello in charge.
Central Police and Courts Bldg.. 1121 State Street.
Mrs. A. L. Adams, Mrs. J. M. Costello, Mrs.
C. C. Doohttle, Mr. W. A. Foust, Miss E. E.
Kerr, Miss Sara Riley (Police Woman).
EVANSTON, ILL.— L. W. Calderwood, Police
Department; Mrs. Carlton A. Randolph, paid
secretary and Better Films Committee. Mrs.
Randolph views all pictures run off for her by
exhibitors.
HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.— Ed. Marroney, Chief
of Police; Mrs. Wilham Plant, paid secretary.
Mrs. Plant views all pictures at first-run house
and may reject pictures in entirety, which she
prefers to cutting. Has censorship ordinance.
OAK PARK, ILL.— Ray S. Clark, Chairman;
Mrs. R. H. Salter, Vice-Chairman; eight ad-
ditional members on board. President of Village
Board appoints one trustee as Chairman and one
Vice-Chairman (woman) to view all pictures
before shown. They either reject picture or if
a good picture not suitable for children, request
that same be shown first of week when childrer
are not likely to attend.
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LAKE FOREST, ILL.— Names of censors not
made public. Mayor makes final decision on
doubtful pictures.
WILMETTE, ILL. — Mrs. Robert Halliwell.
Ordinance provides that President of Board of
Trustees censor pictures, but Child Welfare De-
partment of Women's Clubs asked to do work.
They go over bookings and request pictures un-
suitable for children not be shown over weekend.
GENEVA, ILL.— Three members. Appointed by
Mayor and approved by Town Council for one
year. To review all pictures before exhibition.
SYCAMORE, ILL.— Has censorship ordinance.
GLEN ELLYN, ILL. — Has censorship ordinance.
WAUKEGAN, ILL.— Board of Censors. Has
censorship ordinance. Can demand preview of
any picture not passed by National Board of Re-
view. City Council appoints representatives from
various civic groups.
WINNETKA, ILL.— Has censorship ordinance.
LA GRANGE, ILL. — Censorship subject to ap-
proval of Committee on Public Relations of
Board of Trustees of Village.
DES PLAINES, ILL. — Has censorship ordinance.
GARY, IND. — Has censorship ordinance.
HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.— Has censorship ordi-
nance.
CINCINNATI
No local boards, but has state censorship.
CLEVELAND
No local boards, but has state censorship.
DALLAS
MALAKOFF, PEARSALL, ANSON, KARENS
— These are all very small towns and the Censor
Boards are not active.
SPRINGFIELD, MO.— City ordinance provides
for appointment of Welfare Board to review pic-
tures when complaints are made. Board has
been inactive for number of years.
ST. JOSEPH, MO.-Same.
LOS ANGELES
PASADENA— Mrs. Aria Neale, President. Board
provided by ordinance that theatres be obliged
to obtain permit from this Board before showing
pictures.
GLENDALE— Mrs. A. L. Lathrop, Chairman.
City Board of Review. Members have police
power and can stop showing of pictures if they
see fit. Theatre men not required to get permit.
LONG BEACH— Censorship Board inactive. Has
ordinance.
MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS— Lloyd T. Binford, Chairman, Colum-
bian Mutual Tower Building. Appointed by City
Commissioner. Members serve without pay.
Board active but very few complaints or sugges-
tions as to eliminations or changes made. Mem-
bers work well with local exhibitors.
MILWAUKEE
MILWAUKEE^Commission consisting of nine
members and twenty-five aides. Supposed to be
representative group taken from city population.
MADISON — Mayor's Censorship Committee.
MINNEAPOLIS
(None)
NEW HAVEN
Police Department in all instances authorized to
censor pictures.
NEW ORLEANS
(None)
DENVER
(None)
DES MOINES
(None)
DETROIT
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.— Local ordinance pro-
hibiting the showing of undesirable pictures, but
no censorship board is maintained.
DETROIT— Sergeant Jos. Koller, Police Depart-
ment, and Charles Snyder, Detective, Assistant.
These men operate from a screening room in the
Film Exchange Building and make their recom-
mendations for cuts in pictures to the exhibitor
concerned.
INDIANAPOLIS
(None)
KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY, MO.— Guy Holmes, Chairman.
Reviews all pictures before shown in theatres,
using screening rooms in various exchanges for
screening purposes. Board created by city ordi-
nance.
NEW YORK
Boards at following cities, for the most part
consist of women's clubs: Bronxville, N. Y.,
Scarsdale, Tarrytown, Pleasantville, Westfield,
Newark, N. J., Ridgefield Park, Tenafly, Nutley,
Bloomfield, Upper Montclair, Orange, South
Orange, East Orange, West Orange, Bernards-
ville. Summit, Morristown.
OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY— J. F. Owen, Chairman:
Rev. Paul Wright, Mr. Virgil Brown. Prac-
tically inactive.
OMAHA
(None)
PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA— Mrs. Harriet U. Favorite,
2121 Pine Street; Mrs. Rosa de Young, Mrs.
Elizabeth Craven, Warren R. Humphreys, Louis
W. Wilgarde, City Hall. After four year lapse
Mayor reestablished Board of Theatre Control
to preview productions and bar anything
salacious.
PITTSBURGH
No local boards, but has state censorship.
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PORTLAND
PORTLAND— Mrs. Kent C. Hartung (repre-
senting subsequent run theatres), J. J. Parker
(representing first-run theatres), Mrs. Thomas
-Si. Joyce. Chairman; Major Paul Hathawey,
X'ice-Chairman ; Eleanor Colwell, Secretary; Mrs.
Josephine Forney. Edward Weinbaum, Mrs. R.
Gibson Hubbard. Portland Censor Hoard recog-
nized throughout state.
ST. LOUIS
(None)
SAN FRANCISCO
.SAN JOSE— Mrs. Charles R. Williams, Chair-
man, 275 S. 13th Street. "Entertainment Com-
mission"— no particular power; meets and recom-
mends pictures. Appointed by City Council.
PALO ALTO— Mrs. Warren A. Littlefield, Chair-
man, 469 Homer Avenue. "Commercial Amuse-
ments Board" appointed by City Council. Very
active. Local ordinance permits the police to
close show upon request of this Board. However
there is no record of their requesting the Police
to use this power in the last few years.
SACRAMENTO— Mrs. Josephine Haug, Chair-
man, 930 28th Avenue. "Censor Board"; Chief of
Police and City Manager, and persons appointed
by them are permitted by City Ordinance to
censor immoral pictures and plays. "Better Film
Board": recommends pictures and works with
Censor Board. Some members of "Better Film
Board" are appointed at various times to act on
Censor Board.
SEATTLE
SEATTLE— Herbert C. Schoenfeld, Chairman.
Board of Censorship abolished and Board of
Theatre Supervisors has taken its place in
Seattle.
SPOKANE — No board as such, but complaints
are received by A. B. Colburn, Commissioner of
Public Safety.
WASHINGTON
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA— The nearest to a
Censor Board is the police power in District of
Colimibia to order elimination of scenes or with-
drawal of picture from screen, after it has been
exhibited, if objectionable. This power invoked
only once in 12 years.
Sunday Show Legislation
ALABAMA — Legalized by local option. Sunday
shows in Anniston. Birmingham, Ensley. Mont-
gomery. Auburn. Demopolis, Dothan, Selma,
Troy. Bessemer, Cullman. Jasper. Tuscaloosa.
Sunday shows legalized for Jefferson County, in-
cluding Leeds and Tarrant. Sunday closing in
Camden. Greenville. Linden. Livingstone, York.
ARIZONA— No state legislation.
ARKANSAS— Legislature of 1931 passed law legal-
izing Sunday shows by locil option.
CALIFORNIA— No state keislation against Sun-
day amusements.
COLORADO — Legalized bv local option — law on
Statute books interpreted as prohibiting Sundav
shows, passed in 1871. but some vears ago case
was appealed to Supreme Court of State, and
decision rendered that law did not prevent opera-
tion of motion pictures on Sundav. No towns
that forbid shows by local ordinance, although
some of smaller towns do not have Sundav
shows
CONNECTICUT— Local option throughout the
state. Hartford and Danburv do not allow Sun-
dav matinees, but theatres open at five p.m.
DELAWARE- Not legalized to show on Sundav.
D. C. — Theatres open on Sundav.
FLORIDA — Legalized bv local option. All large
towns have Sunday showings.
GEORGIA — Does not permit motion pictures on
Sunday. In spite of blue laws, however, Atlanta.
Albany, and Columbus do show pictures.
IDAHO— State law prohibits Sundav shows but
upon signed petition of the maioritv of voters,
presented to City Council, question is submitted
to voters of community and popular vote governs
action of council. Practicailv everv sizeable town
in state operates on Sundav.
ILLINOIS — No state law legalizing or makin"
illegal showing of pictures on Sundav. This is
controlled bv Municipalities. No Sundav shows
in Sparta and Waverlv.
INDIANA — Not legalized, but Sundav motion pic-
tures are shown in everv principal citv in State.
No Simdav shows in Oakland Citv.
IOWA— Legalized by local option.
KANSAS — Has Sundav Labor Laws which include
motion pictures for Sundav showing. Law has
never been enforced and all towns operate except
White Cloud, Smith Center. Lindsborg. Scolt
Citv. Clifton. Baldwin. Greenleaf. Lincoln. Jet-
more. Spearville. Oskaloosa.
KENTUCKY— Bill legalizing Sundav performances
passed 1934. The following Sundav showings bv
local ordinance: Falmouth. Harrodsburg. Russell.
Vanceburg. Williamsburg. Campbellsville. Liver-
more. Munfordsville. Beaver Dam. Columbia.
Elizabethtown, Greenville. Hodgenville. LaGrange
does not operate on Sundav.
LOUISIANA — Legalized by local option.
MAINE — Not legalized for Sundav showing.
MARYLAND— Legislature in 1931 enacted law pro-
viding referendum for citv of Baltimore which
was voted on and passed. Tlieatres open in fol-
lowing counties: Baltimore. Montgomery. Prince
George. St. Mary's, Howard, Oakland and Anne
Arundel. Incorporated Towns in Allegheny County
may have Sunday showings provided that they
obtain permit from Municipal authorities. Other
16 counties have not passed laws permitting
Sunday shows.
MASSACHUSETTS— Legalized for Sundav show-
ing. A large number of cities and towns are for-
bidden showings on Sundav.
MICHIGAN— Has old Blue Law statute nrohibitine
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showing of cictures ftn Sunday but statute is not
enforced. Holland is only citv which has Sunday
Closing Law by city ordinance.
MINNESOTA Sunday Closinc Law of 190.S
amended 19()9 leealizinsr outdoor sports. In a de-
cision of 1910 motion uictures classed same as
sDorts and allowed to operate on Sundays.
MISSISSIPPI— Not legalized. One town. Shaw,
operates — thev open on Sunday, pay the fine and
continue to operate.
.\IIS5-OURI — Have Sunday Labor Laws which in-
clude motion pictures for Sunday showing. Law
was never enforced and all towns operate e.xcept
Marshal], Fairfax, Fulton.
.MONTANA — ^No state statute prohibiting showing
of motion pictures on Sunday and no law legal-
izing such showing, but all towns run shows on
Sunday.
NEBRASKA— LegaHzed by local option. Sunday
shows forbidden in Beatrice and Stromsberg.
Town council opened Arnold for Sunday shows.
NEVADA — No state legislation against Sunday
amusements.
NEW HAMPSHIRE- State passed Sunday Sports
and Entertainment Bill in 1931 and individual
cities and towns vote on it. The entire state is
now open.
NEW JERSEY— Blue laws repealed in 1933. Towns
which have local ordinance prohibiting Sunday
shows: Belvedere. Blairstown. Frenchtown. High-
bridge. Tamesburg. IVlctuchen. Montclair. Ocean
(irove. Peapack. Princeton. Ridgewood. Upper
Montclair. Westfield.
iVEW MEXICO- -Bill passed 1931 legislature legal-
izing Sunday showings and prohibiting local
"fion measures from closing theatres.
.\EVy YORK— Home rule law by which towns or
cities are legalized to show motion pictures on
Sunday after 2 P.M.. provided local ordinance is
enacted to this effect bv local legislative body
and ratified by direct vote of people at special
election. Under this law leading towns and cities
show pictures on Sunday. The following towns
have local ordinances prohilnting Sunday shows:
Bronxville. Carmel. Middletovvn. New Paltz.
Hancock. Cazenovia.
N(;RTH CAROLINA-Not legalized. State law.
city ordinances and public opinion opposed to
.Sunday pictures. The following towns do have
.Sunday shows: Asheville. Benson. Chapel Hill.
Dunn. Durham. Elizabeth City. Henderson. High
Point. Louisburg. Plymouth. Raleigh. Robertson-
ville, Scotland Neck, Tarboro, Williamston. Sun-
day films legalized for Cherokee County. Ivlumer-
ous towns have Sunday shows with percentage of
proceeds to charity.
NORTH DAKOTA — Sunday shows legalized bv
referendum in 1933.
OHIO — Legalized showing on Sunday. Forbidden
in Bayesville and Cambridge.
OKLAHOMA— Legalized by local option. No state
law against operation of Sunday shows. No
towns of any consequence have closing laws.
OREGON — Legalized by local option to rim shows
on Sunday. No closed situation known.
PEN NSYI,VANIA— Sunday opening law passed,
elifective July 22, 1935. Legalized bv local option.
RHODE ISLAND-Legalized.
SOUTH CAROLINA— Not legalized. Same statute
as North Carolina.
SCJUTH DAKOTA — Has state law prohibiting
.Sunday pictures. Local option has overruled this
law. however, and pictures are shown on Sunday
in all principal towns.
TENNESSEE — Governor signed bill repealing blue
laws in April, 1935. Sunday opening by local
option. However, not many operate. Memphis.
Dresden. Savannah have Sunday shows.
TEXAS — Governor signed bill legalizing Sunday
pictures, which law became effective August 12th.
1931. subject to local option. Prior to passage of
law, majority of principal towns were open. Most
towns now have Simday shows.
UTAH---No law preventing showing of pictures on
Sundays. Former state statute made it illegal
to operate a theatre on Sunday, but this statute
was reiiealed in 1925. Local option bill was sub-
senuenlly introduced, but failed to pass.
N'ERMONT— Not legalized to show on Sundays.
VIRGINIA — Not legalized. Norfolk shows motion
pictures on .Sunday by virtue of test case where
Court held motion pictures were works of neces-
sity. In Richmond motion pictures were shown
on Sunday by making contribution to city for
charitable works. This has been discontinued.
Roanoke operated for few Sundays but Court
held it was in violation of Law. No place oper-
ating now but Norfolk. May 18. 1936. Court_ up-
held Sunday opening in Richmond. Opinion
taken as allowing all theatres to operate on
Sunday. Simday opening upheld bv jury in Char-
lottesville, July 8, 1936.
WASHINGTON — Sunday opening not legalized
except in Colfax where old statute providing
.Sunday closing was attempted to be enforced, but
was defeated. Theatres throughout State operate
without interference. Theatres in Pullman close
on Sunday evenings as result of friendly arrange-
ment with people of Normal School of Pullman.
There are no Sunday closing ordinances.
WEST VIRGINIA— Not legalized, but all principal
cities show pictures on Sunday which include
Charleston. Bluefield. Huntington. Williamson
(theatres in last citv open after closing of church
in morning and close prior to evening service)
Forbidden bv local ordinance in Lewisburg.
Milton, and Ronceverte.
WISCONSIN— Blue laws repealed in 1933.
WYOMING — No state law concerning motion pic-
tures.
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The Legion of Decency
The Legion of Decency was inaugu-
rated and sponsored early in 1934 by a
committee of Catholic Bishops of the
United States, known as the Episcopal
Committee on Motion Pictures. This
committee was appointed at a general
conference of the Catholic Hierarchy
held in Washington, D. C, in Novem-
ber, 1933. The announced purpose of
the Legion of Decency was to arouse
public opinion against objectionable
motion pictures and to urge the Cath-
olic people to avoid patronizing any
such pictures.
The members of the Episcopal Com-
mittee on Motion Pictures are :
Most Rev. John T. McNicholas, O.P., Arch-
bishop of Cincinnati, Ohio (Chairman).
Most Rev. John J. Cantwell, Archbishop of
Los Angeles, California.
Most Rev. John F. Noll, Bishop of Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
Most Rev. Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of Pitts-
burgh, Pennsylvania.
Most Rev. Stephen J. Donaghue, Auxiliary
to the Archbishop of New York.
Oflfice — National Legion of Decency, 485
Madison Avenue, New York City. Rev.
John J. McClafferty, Executive Secretary.
The 1936 Academy Awards
Best Performance, Actress
Luise Rainer for "The Great Ziegfeld."
Best Performance, Actor
Paul Muni for "The Story of Louis Pas-
teur."
Best Production
"The Great Ziegfeld" (M-G-M). Hunt
Stromberg.
Best Direction
Frank Capra for "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town."
Best Supporting Actor
Walter Brennan in "Come and Get It."
Best Supporting Actress
Gale Sondergaard in "Anthony Adverse."
Best Original
Sheridan Gibney and Pierre Collings for
"The Story of Louis Pasteur."
Best Adaptation
Sheridan Gibney and Pierre Collings for
"The Story of Louis Pasteur."
Short Subjects
(Color)
"Give Me
minutes ) .
(Cartoons)
"Country Cousin'
A. — 9 minutes).
"The Public Pays"
minutes).
"Bored of Education"
M-G-M— 10 minutes)
Liberty" (Vitaphone — 22
(Walt Disney-U.
(M-G-M— 18
(Hal Roach-
AssiSTANT Director
Jack Sullivan for "The Charge of the
Light Brigade."
Music
(Best Song)
"The Way You Look Tonight" in
"Swing Time." — Music by Jerome
Kern and lyrics by Dorothy Fields.
(Best Scoring)
Leo Forbstein. "Anthony Adverse"
(Warners).
Film Editing
Ralph Dawson for "Anthony Adverse"
(Warners).
Dance Direction
Seymour Felix for "The Great Ziegfeld"
(M-G-M).
Technical Awards
(Art Direction)
Richard Day. "Dodsworth" (Goldwyn-
UA).
(Cinematography)
Tony Gaudio. "Anthony Adverse"
(Warners).
(Sound Recording)
Douglas Shearer. "San Francisco"
(M-G-M).
Special Awards
"March of Time" for distinctive novelty.
H. Howard Greene and Hal Rosson, for
their color photography of "The Gar-
den of Allah."
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Managers' Round Table
As in previous years, 1937 is distin-
guished by a steadily mounting total of
memberships in Managers' Round Table,
the theatreman's department appearing
weekly in Motion Picture Herald, the
current listing still showing considerably
over 5,000 showmen in all parts of the
world actively participating in the Club
programs. From every state, United
States possessions and over 30 foreign
countries come regular reports of adver-
tising, publicity and exploitation created
by theatremen with details covering all
manner of activities including fronts, the-
atre and outside displays, contests, civic
and merchant cooperations, school tieups,
street ballyhoos, newspaper advertising,
among others.
In addition to its function as a clearing
Iiouse for profitable box office ideas, the
Round Table continues to act as the man-
ager's medium of expression as concerns his
own welfare, articles and discussion of im-
portant phases of exhibition. Among the
latter published during the past months were :
"Overseas Publicity," "Illusion In Picture
Display," "Cooperating With Summer
Shows," "Homemade Radio Station,"
"Juvenile Unit Show," "Are Service Staffs
Slipping?" "Pop Eye Club," "Football Con-
tracts," "What Is Good Advertising?"
"Loew Poli Division Motorcycle Cavalcade,"
"French Laurel and Hardy Club," "A Safe
Hallowe'en," "How Politics Are Handled
In Tri-State Theatre," "Children's Safety
Club," "Doll Show," "M & P Circuit
Moreau Week," "Licking the Pre-Christmas
Slump," "The College Town Theatre," "Fire
Drills," "Time Tables In the Theatre,"
"It Couldn't Be Done," "Patrons' Request
Weelc," "Story Values Neglected In Ads,"
"Go-to-the-Show-On-Time," "Small Town
Operation," "April Fool's Prevue " "An-
nual Rose Show," "Athletic Contest Tieins,"
"Patron Canvass," "The Pin-Poll Idea."
Guest Sections given over to the activities
of individual theatre circuits and producer
exploitations were continued in 1937 and
among those represented were the theatremen
of the RKO Radio foreign department.
Seasonal and institutional ideas were also
published, among these being best exploita-
tion ideas contributed by members, Christ-
mas and Easter issues made up of campaigns
arranged for these periods by Round
Tablers, a series on the RKO Midwest the-
atres Student Managers School, regular
pages of representative theatre newspaper
ads as well as regular pages of ads turned
out by individual advertising managers of
circuits and independent houses.
Continuing also were the "Wired from the
Fields" reports, pages of members' photos
and the series of Showmen's Travelogues.
The former included wired reports on cur-
rent exploitations from managers in key
cities forwarded on opening nights for the
information of theatremen playing immediate
subsequent runs on these dates. The
Travelogue series, composed of articles
written by Herald correspondents on local
theatre situations in their communities, in
1937, included Atlanta, St. Louis, Omaha,
Wilmington, Oklahoma City, Houston, Des
Moines, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Columbus
and foreign key cities such as Tokyo, Ber-
lin, Mexico City, London, Shanghai and
Sydney. These all were run in addition to
the regular departments of the Round Table
including the Showman's Calendar of Im-
portant Dates, Cartoons, Personalities, New
Members and Birthday Greetings.
No fees or dues are required in joining
the Managers' Round Table Club. The man-
ager desiring to become a member fills out
the application blank printed on the New
Member's page of the Round Table section
and forwards it to Club headquarters. Upon
acceptance, he is sent a framed Certificate
of Membership and is expected from then
on to make regular reports on his theatre
activities, which are published for the benefit
and information of others. For a small fee,
Club pins are available and these are worn
on the coat lapels of thousands of Round
Tablers, in all parts of the globe.
Headquarters of the Managers' Round
Table Club are the New York offices of
Quigley Publications, 1270 Sixth Avenue,
New York City. Among the services avail-
able to members, gratis, are hotel and
theatre reservations, facilities for receiving
and forwarding mail, and other Club ac-
commodations.
A-Mike Vogel is chairman and Miss
Gertrude Merriam is secretary.
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The Quigley Awards
Interest in the Quigley Awards in 1937
remains high as theatremen in all parts of
tlie world vie for the monthly Silver and
Bronze Plaques awarded for best theatre
campaigns. The fourth year of the Compe-
titions was distinguished by the presentation
in Hollywood of the 1936 Silver and Bronze
Grand Awards to L. A. Chatham, manager,
Sooner Theatre, Norman, Okla., and Sid
Holland, City Manager, Elkhart Amusement
Co, Elkhart, Ind, by Cecil B. De Mille.
Mr. Chatham was voted his honors for
his entry on Warner Bros. "Anthony Ad-
verse" and Mr. Holland on Columbia's
"Music Goes Round" at the Elco Theatre,
in Elkhart.
The 1936 Grand Awards Judging Com-
mittee composed of 25 leading industry
judges convened at the Hotel Astor in New
York City on April 6 and elected the
winners by majority vote from among the
24 entries awarded the monthly plaques in
1936.
The Quigley Awards, sponsored by Mo-
tion Picture Herald through Managers'
Round Table, are voted monthly for the
theatre campaigns selected by the judges
from all those submitted by theatremen each
month.
Tlie Quigley Grand Awards are given
annually for the campaigns selected by the
judges as possessing the highest merit from
among the monthly plaque winners.
Two plaques, silver and bronze, are given
monthly and inscribed sheepskin certificates
as First and Honorable Mentions. Theatre-
men everywhere are eligible to compete and
at liberty to enter single picture campaigns
each month on domestic or foreign product.
Monthly winners are chosen by majority
vote of committees of three judges, and
different executives are selected each month
from the following alphabetically arranged
master list of judges, all of whom accepted
appointments to serve in 1936. The Grand
Awards winners are chosen by a committee
selected from this group.
The complete list of judges follows:
THE JUDGES
Howard Dietz
Oscar A. Doob
John Dowd
S. Charles Einfcld
Edward M. Fay
William R. Ferguson
Edward Finney
W. A. Finney
J. J. Fitzgibbons
John J. Friedl
Louis Frisch
Arthur Frudenfeld
Robert M. Gillham
Harry Goldberg
Edward Golden
E. C. Grainger
James R. Grainger
Monroe Greenthal
Paul Gulick
A. C. Hayman
John W. Hicks, Jr.
Nat Holt
William K. Jenkins
W. Ray Johnston
Harry M. Kalmine
Lionel H. Keene
H. F. Kincey
Irving Lesser
Jules Levy
M. A. Lightman
Harry E. Long
Charles E. McCarthy
Nat
S. B. McCormick
Vincent R. McFaul
Arthur L. Mayer
Dan Michalove
C. C. Moskowitz
M. J. Mullin
R. J. O'Donnell
Arch Reeve
Phil Reisman
Rick Ricketson
Samuel Rinzler
William F. Rodgers
Ralph Rolan
E. H. Rowley
J. J. Rubens
George J. Schaefer
Ted Schlanger
Si Seadler
Harry F. Shaw
A. W. Smith, Jr.
A. J. Sparks
Harry H. Thomas
George W. Trendle
W. G. Van Schmus
J. R. Vogel
George C. Walsh
Howard Waugh
A. P. Waxman
George W. Weeks
David E. Weshner
Gordon S. White
R. B. Wilby
Wolf
Al Adams
Neil F. Agnew
E. L. Alperson
Harry Arthur
Leon J. Bamberger
Carter Barron
Edward C. Beattv
A. H. Blank
Mort Blumenstock
H. D. Buckley
John D. Clark
P. D. Cochrane
Jack Cohn
Ned E. Depinet
Winners by Months — 1936
For Quigley Award winners prior to
April, 1936, see 1936-37 Almanac.
April Silver Plaque to Bill Hendricks,
Warner, Memphis, Tenn., for his campaign
on Warner's "Colleen."
April Bronze Plaque to Russ Hardwick,
Lyceum Theatre, Clovis, New Mexico
for his campaign on Paramount's "Lone-
some Pine," plaque presented by Gov.
Tingley.
May Silver Plaque to R. W. Waterson,
Hoosier Theatre, Whiting, Ind. for his
campaign on Paramount's "Klondike
Annie," plaque presented by Congressman
William Schulte.
May Bronze Plaque to Lester Stallman,
College, Bethlehem, Pa. for his campaign
on Columbia's "Mr. Deeds."
June Silver Plaque to Elias Lapinere,
Olympic Theatre, Paris, France for his
campaign on MGM's "Night at the
Opera."
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June Bronze Plaque to Del Padgett,
Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, Fla. for his
campaign on Columbia's "Show Boat."
July Silver Plaque to Sid Holland, Elco
Theatre, Elkhart, Ind. for his campaign
on MGM's "San Francisco," plaque pre-
sented by Howard Dietz in New York
City.
July Bronze Plaque to Glenn Nelson,
Harris Theatre, Findlay, Ohio for his
campaign on "And Sudden Death," plaque
presented by Gov. Davey of Ohio
August Silver Plaque to F. D. Nessel,
Jefferson Theatre, Goshen, Ind. for his
campaign on "The Harvester," plaque
presented by Irving Mandel and Harry
Lorch of Republic Pictures.
August Bronze Plaque to H. D. Grove,
Fort Theatre, Rock Island, 111. for his
campaign on "And Sudden Death."
September Silver Plaque to Louis Char-
ninsky, Capitol Theatre, Dallas, Tex. for
his campaign on "Bengal Tiger," plaque
presented by Gov. Allred.
September Bronze Plaque to George
Limerick, Yale Theatre, Cleburne, Tex.
for his campaign on "Texas Rangers,"
plaque presented by Gov. Allred.
October Silver Plaque to Lew Chatham,
Sooner Theatre, Norman, Okla. for his
campaign on Warner's "Anthony Ad-
verse."
October Bronze Plaque to Guy Martin,
Colfax Theatre, South Bend, Ind. for his
campaign on RKO's "Swing Time,"
plaque presented by Samuel B. Pettingill.
November Silver Plaque to John L. Bar-
croft, RKO Palace, Columbus, Ohio, for
his campaign on RKO's "Swing Time,"
plaque presented by Mayor Myron B.
Gessaman.
November Bronze Plaque to Ross Meikle,
Regent Theatre, Wanganui, N. Z. for his
campaign on Paramount's "Desire," plaque
presented by the Mayor of Wanganui.
December Silver Plaque to Olof Anders-
son, Spegeln Theatre, Stockholm, Sweden
for his campaign on RKO's "Follow the
Fleet," plaque presented by U. S. Am-
bassador to Sweden Laurence A. Stein-
hardt.
December Bronze Plaque to George Hun-
ter, Fox Orpheum Theatre, Atchison,
Kansas for his campaign on "Theodora
Goes Wild," plaque presented by Gov.
Huxman.
Winners by Months — 1937
January Silver Plaque to Hal Grady,
Palace Theatre, Lubbock, Tex. for his
campaign on Paramount's "The Plains-
man," plaque presented by Gov. Allred.
January Bronze Plaque to Ray Bell,
Loew's Palace Theatre, Washington,
D. C. for the MGM short "Servant of the
People," plaque presented by U. S. At-
torney General Homer S. Cummings.
February Silver Plaque to Rex Williams,
Hoosier Theatre, Whiting, Ind for his
campaign on Columbia's "Pennies From
Heaven," plaque presented by Gov. M.
Clifford Townsend.
February Bronze Plaque to C. E. Mc-
Swain, Granada Theatre, Plainview, Tex.
for his campaign on Paramount's "The
Plainsman."
March Silver Plaque to Russ Hardwick,
Plains Theatre, Clovis, N. M. for his
campaign on Paramount's "The Plains-
man."
March Bronze Plaque to J. L. Redmond,
Bonham Theatre, Fairbury, Neb. for his
campaign on Paramount's "Maid of
Salem."
April Silver Plaque to Ed McBride,
Loew's State Theatre, Syracuse, N. Y. for
his campaign on MGM's "Maytime."
April Bronze Plaque to John Tucker,
Park Theatre, Roselle Park, N. J. for his
campaign on Grand National's "Great
Guy."
First Mention Certificates 1936
May
Paul Allender, manager, Boyd, Bethlehem,
Pa. "Capt. January."
SiD Blumenstock, publicist, Warner's The-
atres, Atlantic City, N. J. "Dream."
Tony Reddin, manager. Paramount, Liver-
pool, England. "Milky Way."
Matt Saunders, manager, Majestic, Bridge-
port, Conn. "Ziegfeld."
June
Bill Hendricks, manager, Warner's, Mem-
phis, Tenn. "Things to Come."
July
W. H. Mac Donald, manager. Liberty
Great Falls, Mont. "Earthworm Tractors."
John Tucker, manager. Park, Roselle,
N. J. "Little Lord Fauntleroy."
L. C. WoRLEY, city manager. Great States
Madison, Peoria, 111. "Earthworm
Tractors."
August
Les Pollock, manager, Loew's Rochester,
Rochester, N. Y. "Last of the Mohicans."
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Raleigh Sharrock, manager, Palace, Mor-
rilton. Ark. "Rhythm on the Range."
September
W. Clyde Smith, manager, Paramount, Hot
Springs, Ark. "Swing Time."
October
Dan Krendel, manager, F-P Tivoli, Tor-
onto, Ont. Can. "My Man Godfrey."
Dick Warner, manager. Bison, Shawnee,
Okla. "Ziegfeld."
C. R. Young, general manager. Paramount,
Glasgow, Scotland, "Things to Come."
November
John F. Burhorn, manager, Gayety, Chi-
cago, 111. "Sudden Death."
Ben Cohen, manager. College, New Haven,
Conn. "Romeo and Juliet."
Matt Saunders, manager. Poll's, Bridge-
port, Conn. "Tarzan Escapes."
December
Jack Simons, manager, Loew's Poli, Hart-
ford, Conn. "Winterset."
James M. Totman, manager, Warner, Erie,
Penna. "Romeo and Juliet."
January
George Limerick, manager, Yale, Cleburne,
Tex. "Plainsman."
Ted De Grazia, manager, Lyric, Bisbee,
Ariz. "Reunion."
H. D. Grove, Fort, Rock Island, 111. "The
Plainsman."
February
Carl Benefiel, manager, Lanora, Pampa,
Tex. "The Plainsman."
H. Arthur Leatherman, manager, Cam-
pus, Norman, Okla. "Garden of Allah."
Allan Robertson, manager, Palace, Athens,
Ga. "3 Smart Girls."
March
Pete Egan, manager. Palace, Calgary, Can.
"Silent Barriers."
William W. Johnson, manager, Opera
House, Millinocket, Maine. "Come and Get
It."
Ei.iAS Lapinere, publicity, Paris, Paris,
France. "Our Relations."
Ja:mes Schlatter, manager, Ted Emer-
son, Advt. Dir. Omaha, Omaha, Neb.
"Waikiki Wedding."
Al Sobler, manager. New Spreckles, San
Diego, Cal. "When You're In Love."
April
Arlie Crites, manager, Washita, Chick-
asha, Okla. "Romeo and Juliet."
David Martin, manager. Liberty, Sydney,
Australia. "Show Boat."
Honorable Mention Certificates — 1936
May
Stan Barr, manager, Capitol, Winchester,
Va. "Petticoat Fever."
Gil Brown, city manager, Irvin, Blooming-
ton, 111. "Leathernecks."
John F. Burhorn, manager, Gayety, Chi-
cago, 111. "Leathernecks."
Bill Decker, manager, Charles Schiffauer,
publicity, Warner's Cambria, Johnstown,
Pa. "Under Two Flags."
Rudy Kuehn, manager. Bob Deitch, pub-
licity, Stanley, Jersey City, N. J. "Mr.
Deeds."
Eugene Lavoy, manager, Dakota, Grand
Forks, N. D. "Mr. Deeds."
Jack Lykes, Loew's Stillman, Cleveland,
Ohio. "Sky Parade."
Ken C. Mead, manager. Main, Pueblo,
Colo. "Capt. January."
Harry Murray, manager. Paramount, Man-
chester, England. "Milky Way."
Bill Novak, manager F-P Canadian Gaiety,
Winnipeg, Can. "Rose Marie."
Ernie Petch, manager F-P Canadian
Strand, Brandon, Can. "Rhodes."
W. W. RisLEY, manager, RKO Palace,
Rochester, N. Y. "Show Boat."
George Rotsky, manager, F-P Canadian
Palace, Montreal, Can. "Under Two
Flags."
Chuck Shannon, manager, Warner's Bel-
mar, Pittsburgh, Pa. "Anything Goes."
Jerry Shinbach, manager, Granada, South
Bend, Ind. "Things to Come."
Jimmy Thames, manager, Ritz, Corpus
Christi, Tex. "Mr. Deeds."
C. R. Young, manager. Paramount, Glas-
gow, Scotland. "Milky Way.'
June
Ray Bell, publicity. Palace, Washington,
D. C. "Under Two Flags."
Lewis Black, manager. Queen, Wilming-
ton, Del. "And Sudden Death."
Harry Botwick, manager, M & P State,
Portland, Maine. "And Sudden Death."
Les Bowser, manager, Harris- Warren,
Warren, Pa. "Show Boat."
Jerry De Rosa, manager, Perry Spencer,
publicity, Loew's Paradise, Bronx, N. Y.
"Show Boat."
Douglas George, manager, Parker, Darby,
Pa. "Pasteur."
Steve Barutio, manager, Harry Goldberg,
publicity, Warner's Boyd, Philadelphia,
Pa. "White Angel."
George Irwin, manager, Lyceum, Duluth,
Minn. "Show Boat."
John Judge, manager, Loew's Lincoln
Square, N. Y. C. "Mr. Deeds."
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Lou KussNER, manager, Apollo, Martins-
burg, West Va. "Mr. Deeds."
Les Pollock, manager, Loew's Rochester,
Rochester, N. Y. "Trouble for Two."
R. W. Rhodes, manager, New Weller,
Zanesville, O. "Hit and Run."
Raleigh Sharrock, manager, Malco Palace,
Morrilton, Ark. "Mr. Deeds."
Vern Sicotte, manager. Majestic, Grand
Rapids, Mich. "Great Ziegfeld."
Don Williams, manager. Colonial, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. "Under Two Flags."
July
H. J. Arnold, manager, Indiana, Terre
Haute, Ind. "Things to Come."
Ralph H. Ayer, manager, Ute, Colorado
Springs, Colo. "Great Ziegfeld."
Jack D. Braunagel, publicist, Roxy, Logan,
Utah. "And Sudden Death."
Louie Charninsky, manager, Capitol, Dal-
las, Tex. "Parole."
Walt Davis, manager, Capitol, Rcgina,
Sask. Can. "Show Boat."
CoLLis Drummond, publicity, Plaza, Paris,
Tex. "Show Boat."
J. Francis, advertising, Pathe Cinema,
Bombay, India. "Lonesome Pine "
Max R. Griffin, manager, Dunkin, Gush-
ing, Okla. "Show Boat."
RussEL Hardwick, manager, Lyceum,
Clovis, New Mexico. "Show Boat."
Edward M. Hart, manager, Paramount,
Plainfield, N. J. "It's Love Again."
Lloyd A. Heldman, manager. Burns, New-
port, Vt. "Earthworm Tractors."
Dan Krendel, manager, Rivoli, Toronto,
Can. "Show Boat."
Ed McBride, manager, Loew's State, Syra-
cuse, N. Y. "San Francisco."
James H. McCoy, city manager. Paramount
Goldboro, N. C. "The King Steps Out."
Monk Maloney, manager, Poll. New
Haven, Conn. "San Francisco."
Chuck Shannon, manager, Belmar, Pitts-
burgh, Pa. "Private Number."
Joe Stribling, manager, Erie, Hugo, Okla.
"Custer's Last Stand."
Nick Warren, manager, Criterion, Durham,
N. C. "The Country Doctor."
Fred Weimar, manager. Paramount. Mit-
chell, S. C. "And Sudden Death."
August
H. J. Arnold, manager, Indiana, Terre
Haute, Ind. "Rhythm on the Range."
J. C. Clements, manager, Egyptian, Sioux
City, S. D. "And Sudden Death "
HoRACio Castello, manager. Imperial,
Brazil, S. A. "Modern Times."
J. Remi Crasto, exp. mgr., RKO Radio
Pictures, Calcutta, India. "Follow the
Fleet."
Arnold Gates, manager, Loew's Park,
Cleveland, Ohio. "San Francisco."
Hal B. Grady, manager. Palace, Lubbock,
Tex. "Suzy."
Lyle Harding, manager, Warner's Regent,
East Liberty, Pa. "Earthworm Tractors."
F. M. Murphy, relief manager, Loew's
State, Syracuse, N. Y. "Last of the
Mohicans."
Harry Murray, manager, Paramount,
Manchester, England. "Limelight "
W. W. Risley, manager, RKO Palace,
Rochester, N. Y. "Mary of Scotland."
J. Knox Strachan, manager, Warner's
Laroy, Portsmouth, O. "And Sudden
Death."
E. William Sparr, manager, Bucklen, Elk-
hart, Ind. "And Sudden Death."
September
George Bannan, manager, Edwards, East-
hampton, L. I. "Mary of Scotland."
Ray Bell, publicity, Loew's Palace, Wash-
ington, D. C. "Gorgeous Hussy."
Sin Dannenberg, zone publicity, Ed Miller,
manager, Warner's Hipp, Cleveland, Ohio.
"Anthony Adverse."
Francis Deering, manager, Homer Alc-
Callom, publicity, Loew's State, Houston,
Tex. "Last of the Mohicans."
Glenn Fannin, manager, Strand Long-
view, Tex. "Sudden Death."
Jay Golden, manager, Keith's, Syracuse,
N. Y. "Anthony Adverse."
Ken Grimes, manager, Warner, Morgan-
town, West Va. "Anthony Adverse."
Sid Holland, city manager, Elco, Elkhart,
Ind. "Bengal Tiger."
Lawrence Lehman, manager, Lou Mayer,
publicity. Main street, Kansas City, Mo.
"Swing Time."
Guy Martin, city manager, Colfax, South
Bend, Ind. "Texas Ranger."
Dinty Moore, manager, Irv. Windisch, pub-
licity, Strand, N. Y. C. "Anthony Ad-
verse."
Bill Nasses, manager, Kroger Babb, ad-
vertising director, Murphy, Springfield, O.
"Zieg"feld."
Morris Rosenthal, manager. Majestic,
Bridgeport, Conn. "Girls' Dormitory."^
Harry Rubin, manager, Tivoli, Michigan
City, Ind. "Swing Time."
Arthur J. Wartha, manager, Roxy, La
Porte, Ind. "Swing Time."
October
EwELL Bingham, manager, Howard, Tay
lor, Tex. "Dimples."
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II. F. BoRRENSEN, manager, Strand, Minot,
N. D. "Bengal Tiger."
Louie Charninsky, manager, Capitol, Dal-
las, Tex. "Nine Days a Queen."
Ben Cohen, manager, College, New Haven,
Conn. "Sing, Baby, Sing."
Roy Drachman, manager. Fox, Tucson,
Ariz. "Gay Desperado."
Milt Harris, publicity, Loevv's State, Cleve-
land, Ohio. "Dodsvvorth."
John Heinz, manager, John Cassidy, pub-
licity, RKO Alden, Jamaica, L. I. "Swing
Time."
Max Kuperstein, manager, Harrowgate,
Phila., Pa. "His Brother's Wife"
Les Pollock, manager, Loew's Rochester,
Rochester, N. Y. "Dodsworth."
J. A. Sanders, manager, Westex. Olney,
Tex. "Texas Rangers."
DwiGHT Seymour, manager. Max Griffin,
publicity, Dunkin, Gushing, Okla.
"Ramona."
Nat Silver, manager. Strand, Lowell, Mass.
"Ramona."
Harry Van Noy, manager, Paramount,
Anderson, Ind. "Ramona."
Martin Wade, manager, Majestic, Gaines-
ville, Tex. "Swing Time."
S. Wexo, manager, F. Herkowitz, publicity,
RKO Dyker, Brooklyn, N. Y. "Swing
Time."
November
Artie Cohn, manager, Queen, Wilmington,
Del. "Dream."
Marlowe Conner, manager. Grove, Chi-
cago, 111. "Sworn Enemy."
Dave Goodman, manager. Strand, Altoona,
Pa. "Cain and Mabel."
Happy Hasselo, manager, Royal, Le Mars,
la. "Road to Glory."
RoscoE Hopkins, manager, Chief, Gallup,
N. M. "Charge of the Light Brigade."
Ted Jones, manager. Yucca, Roswell, N. M.
"Ziegfeld."
Mel Lawton, genl. manager, Hermann
Flynn, advertising mgr.. Prince Edward,
Sydney, Australia. "Sky Parade."
Mort Margolius, manager, College, Tor-
onto, Can. "Ziegfeld."
Ken Mead, manager. Main, Pueblo, Colo.
"Go West, Young Man."
Ernie Fetch, manager, Strand, Brandon,
Can. "Valiant is the Word for Carrie."
Horrie Peverill, manager, Plaza, Laun-
ceston, Tasmania. "Desire."
Duke Prince, manager, Shea's Orpheum,
McKees Rock, Pa. "Gorgeous Hussy."
Allan Robertson, manager. Palace, Athens,
Ga. "Three Men on a Horse."
Frank Shaffer, manager, Warner's \'ir-
ginia, Harrisonburg, Va. "Drean-."
Sonny Shepherd, manager, Lincoln, Miami
Beach, Fla. "Reunion."
A. G. Stolte, manager. Paramount, Water-
loo, la. "Give Me Your Heart.'
Ralph L. Tully, manager. Colonial, Haver-
hill, Mass. "Big Game."
Eric Wahlquist, advertising manager,
Capitol, Melbourne, Australia. "Give Us
This Night."
December
Russ BoviM, manager, Loew's Ohio, Colum-
bus, Ohio. "Garden of Allah."
L. A. Chatham, manager. Sooner, Norman,
Okla. "Light Brigade."
Walter Davis, manager, Capitol, Regina,
Sask. Can. "Valiant is the Word for
Carrie."
S. Ganguli, sales manager, Metro Cinema,
Calcutta, Ind. "General Died at Dawn."
Max Kuperstein, manager, Harrogate,
Phila., Pa. "Libeled Lady."
Rene Lebreton, manager, Andre Agramon,
publicity. Paramount, Paris, France,
"Lonesome Pine."
Jack Nelson, manager, Capitol, North Bay,
Can. "Reunion."
Morris Rosenthal, manager. Majestic,
Bridgeport, Conn. "Reunion."
BoYD F. ScoTT, manager, Texas, Iraan, Tex.
"Ziegfeld."
Sonny Shepherd, manager, Lincoln, Miami
Beach, Fla. "Pennies from Heaven."
E. A. Steinbuch, manager. Milt Harris,
publicity, Loew's State, Cleveland, Ohio.
"Go West, Young Man."
J. L. Stiles, managing director, Arnold
Wlieatly. publicity, Grand, Perth, Western
Australia. "Milky Way."
Lawrence H. Thompson, manager, Loew's,
Canton, Ohio. "Come and Get It."
Honorable Mention Certificates — 1937
January
W. A. Agnew, manager, Pavillion, Barr-
head, Renfrewshire, England. "Mr.
Deeds."
Paul Binstock, manager, Republic, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. "Rainbow on the River "
Harry Brown, Jr., resident manager,
Edward Shea, Jr., house manager, Shea's
Paramount, Newport, R. I.
Charles Burke, advertising manager. Lib-
erty, Cumberland, Md. "Black Legion."
Gus Carlson, manager. Peoples, Superior.
Wis. "One in a Million."
Eddie Forester, manager, Capitol, Grand
Island, Neb. "Plainsman."
Melvin Gold, manager, Calumet. Llanimond.
Ind. "Texas Rangers."
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Harry B. Harris, general manager, Ex-
change Kinema, Lincoln, England. "Show
Boat."
Rudy Kuehn, manager, Bob Deitch, pub-
licity, Stanley, Jersey City, N. J. "Black
Legion."
Seymour Morris, manager, Schine's State,
Cortland, N. Y. "Romeo and Juliet."
Bob Russel, manager, Poll, New Haven,
Conn. "Pennies from Heaven."
Chuck Shannon, manager, Belmar, Pitts-
burgh, Pa. "Charge of the Light Brigade."
Wayne Sweeney, manager. La Porte, La
Porte, Ind. "Romeo and Juliet."
Charles Taylor, manager. Great Lakes,
Buffalo, N. Y. "Plainsman."
February
Lewis S. Black, manager, Aldine, Wil-
mington, Del. "3 Smart Girls."
Al Buehrig, Jr., manager, Metro Cinema,
Calcutta, India. "Romeo and Juliet."
Louie Charninsky, manager, Capitol, Dal-
las, Tex. "Romeo and Juliet."
Harry Furst, manager. Palace, Lawrence,
Mass. "Black Legion."
Arnold Gates, manager, Loew's Park,
Cleveland, Ohio. "After the Thin Man."
Walter Hincks, manager, Alex Cinema,
Paisley, Scotland. "Mr. Deeds."
RoscoE Hopkins, manager. Chief, Gallup,
New Mexico. "Black Legion."
Murray Lafayette, manager, Avon, Utica,
N. Y. "You Only Live Once."
Bert Leighton, manager, Grand, Lancaster,
Pa. "3 Smart Girls."
Ed McBride, manager, Loew's State, Syra-
cuse, N. Y. "Romeo and Juliet."
Duke Prince, manager, Shea's Orpheum,
McKees Rock, Pa. "Stowaway."
F. G. Nutting, manager. Paramount, Grand
Forks, N. D. "Black Legion."
Al Reynolds, manager. State, Austin, Tex.
"You Only Live Once."
Raleigh Shareock, manager, Rialto, Mor-
rilton. Ark. "The Plainsman."
C. T. Spencer, manager, Capitol, Hamilton,
Ont. Can. "3 Smart Girls."
E. L. Weppler, manager, Shea's State,
Conneaut, Ohio. "3 Smart Girls."
March
EwELL Bingham, manager, Howard, Tay-
lor, Tex. "You Only Live Once."
Dick Brown, manager, Rowland, Pitts-
burgh, Pa. "God's Country."
Marlowe Connor, manager. Grove, Chi-
cago, 111. "Plainsman."
Aklie Crites, manager, Washita, Chickasha,
Okla. "Green Light."
S. T. DoNNELL, manager, Leroy, Lampasas,
Tex. "Green Light."
RoscoE Drissel, manager, Loew's, Wil-
mington, Del. "History is Made At
Night."
James A. Field, manager, Paramount,
Salem, Mass. "Maid of Salem."
Charles E. Fish, manager, Schine's
Palace, Oneonta, N. Y. "Blcick Legion."
Marti Goldenberg, manager, Nixon, Phila-
delphia, Pa. "Black Legion."
RoscoE Hopkins, manager. Chief, Gallup,
N. M. "3 Smart Girls."
R. W. Huffman, manager. Uptown, Pueblo,
Colo. "Man Who Worked Miracles."
Mel Lawton, general manager. Prince
Edward, Hermann E. Flynn, Paramount
advt. mgr., Sydney, Australia "General
Died At Dawn."
James Reed, manager. La Scala Cinema,
Glasgow, Scotland, "Ziegfeld."
Howard W. Robarge, manager, Cosmo,
Merrill, Wis. "Romeo."
Arthur Swanke, manager, Saenger, Hope,
Ark. "Lloyds of London."
Don Williams, manager. Colonial, Brook-
lyn, N. Y. "Plainsman."
April
Ivan Ackery, manager, Orpheum, Van-
couver, B. C. "Silent Barriers."
Harold A. Bishop, manager, Capitol, Win-
nipeg, Can. "Silent Barriers."
David Dallas, manager. Grand, Holden-
ville, Okla. "Waikiki Wedding."
Walter Davis, manager, Capitol, Regina,
Can. "Wings of the Morning.''
Doc Elliott, manager, Ohio, Canton, Ohio.
"Top of the Town."
Sam Oilman, manager, Loew's, Harris-
burg, Pa. "Maytime."
Herbie Hayward, dir. pub.. State, Victof
HoBLER, dir. pub., RKO Theatres, Syd-
ney, Australia. "Swing Time."
Rene Lebreton, manager, Andre Agramon,
advt. mgr.. Paramount, Paris, France,
"Champagne Waltz."
Jimmy Redmond, pub., Bomham, Fairbury,
Neb. "Waikiki Wedding."
Matt Saunders, manager, Poli, Bridgeport,
Conn. "Maytime."
Sonny Shepherd, manager, Lincoln, Miami
Beach, Fla. "Wake Up And Live."
C. T. Spencer, manager, Capitol, Hamilton,
Can. "Waikiki Wedding."
Eric Wahlquist, advt. mgr. Capitol, Mel-
bourne, Australia. "Champagne Waltz."
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C T U R E
ALMANAC
1042
Round Table Membership
UNITED STATES
64
57
69
251
69
101
47
28
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79
51
21 1
131
107
124
104
61
68
69
207
100
162
71
100
51
93
51
144
19
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92
29
190
69
57
249
39
48
47
59
153
19
16
52
56
WEST VIRGINIA
79
ALABAMA
ARIZONA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
32
18
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
FOREIGN
ALASKA
ARGENTINE
4.667
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
2
5
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. . .
FLORIDA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
9
9
GEORGIA
7
IDAHO
BERMUDA
3
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
B. W. 1
CANADA
CENTRAL AMERICA
CHINA
10
240
IOWA
KANSAS
2
15
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
D. E. 1
D. W. 1
ENGLAND
10
2
MAINE
23
MARYLAND
FINLAND
1
MASSACHUSETTS
FRANCE
GERMANY
HAWAII
INDIA
13
MICHIGAN . .
21
MINNESOTA
5
MISSISSIPPI
9
MISSOURI
IRELAND
4
MONTANA
MEXICO
2
NEBRASKA
NEW ZEALAND
2
NEVADA
POLAND
SCOTLAND
SIAM
SOUTH AFRICA
3
NEW JERSEY
1
NEW MEXICO
2
NEW YORK
28
NORTH CAROLINA
SOUTH AMERICA
SWITZERLAND
2
NORTH DAKOTA
1
OHIO
STRAITS SEHLEMENT
TURKEY
5
OKLAHO-MA
1
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
WEST AFRICA
U. S. POSSESSIONS
CANAL ZONE
2
RHODE ISLAND
439
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
4
TENNESSEE
CUBA
10
TEXAS
UTAH
PORTO RICO
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
8
6
VIRGINIA
28
WASHINGTON
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prepared by Railway Express Agency, Inc. Direct air express for film is provided by the
Agency to 216 cities over 2 8,000 miles of air lines, overnight delivery from coast to coast
and border to border, same-day delivery up to 750 or 1,000 miles, and coordinated service
{part air and part rail) over 230,000 miles of railroads. The service is fed through 23,000
Railway Express offices and is handled by 57,000 employees and 10,000 motor vehicles.
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british film market
• THE YEAR IN ENGLAND
• FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
• PRODUCTION COMPANIES tL STUDIOS
• MISCELLANEOUS COMPANIES
• TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
• IMPORTERS Ik EXPORTERS
• PROCESSING LABORATORIES
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YEAR IN ENGLAND
by BRUCE ALLAN
The twelve months past were in nnany
ways the most eventful in themselves,
and the most momentous for the future,
of any period in the history of the
British industry.
The year opened with a production
boom. It closed with a production crisis.
In its course it witnessed a remarkable
box-office revival, traceable to a general
improvement in community conditions, to
an unusually "bad" summer, and to the
continued good effects of the freeing of
the low-priced seats from Entertainment
Tax. The receipts both of exhibitors
and of distributors undoubtedly reached
a new high, and by a big margin. Thea-
tre erection proceeded at such a pace that
Redundancy, — now officially re-christened
by the more intelligible name of Over-
building,— became, and remains, a major
industry problem.
Plenty of other problems remain for 1937-
38. Aside from the question of British pro-
duction, most of them are rooted in the
seller-buyer relation of distributor and ex-
hibitor. That the relations of the Cinema-
tograph Exhibitors Association and the
Kinematograph Renters Society are no more
cordial than they were in a period of slump
underlines the fact that the British exhibitor
considers himself seriously injured by trad-
ing conditions as they are established. This
would not, in ordinary circumstances, per-
haps, call for special comment. At this
moment • the fact that exhibitors are ob-
sessed by the problem of rentals (which
range up to 50 per cent of gross) and by
allied factors of the trading position, may
have a very important bearing on matters
with which exhibitors, directly, appear to
have no concern. For instance, it may have
a very big effect in determining the exact
form in which the Government re-enacts the
Cinematograph Films Act, due to expire in
1938.
The future of the Films Act has been one
of the two front-page stories of the year.
The other has been the future of the Gau-
mont-British Corporation. To neither has
the last chapter been written, at this time.
When finality is reached the structure of
the British industry, and its future for many
years, will be profoundly affected, and a
somewhat detailed consideration of both
developments is therefore inevitable.
The "Moyne Committee"
A Departmental Committee on Cinematograph
Films was appointed by the Right Hon. Walter
Runciman, president of the Board of Trade, on
March 25th, 1936. Its terms of reference were "to
consider the position of British films, having in
mind the approaching expiry of the Cinematograph
Films Act, 1927, and to advise whether any, and
if so what, measures are still required in the public
interest to promote the production, renting and
exhibition of such films." It became known as the
Moyne Committee immediately, from the name of
its chairman, Lord Moyne, DSO. The other mem-
bers were Mr. Alan Charles Cameron, MC, Mr.
Joseph Stanley Holmes, MP, Mr. James Joseph
Mallon. the Hon. Eleanor Mary Plumer and
Lieut. -Colonel Sir Arnold Wilson, KCIE, CSI,
CMC, DSO, MP. Mr. Cameron, through his as-
sociation with the British Film Institute, and Sir
Arnold Wilson, a member of the Advisory Com-
mittee under the Films Act, were the only mem-
bers publicly associated with an interest in film
matters.
The Committee held its first meeting on May S,
1936, hearing evidence on that occasion from the
Board of Trade, and in subsequent meetings it re-
ceived formal statements from, and examined rep-
resentatives of, the Cinematograph Exhibitors As-
sociation, the Kinematograph Renters Society, the
Film Group of the Federation of British Indus-
tries, and from a great number of specialist asso-
ciations, trade unions and individuals interested
in the film from commercial, educational and other
aspects. It issued two Bluebooks containing all
these statements and a verbatim report of the
evidence, and its final Report was presented to the
Board of Trade in November.
The "Moyne Plan"
The recommendations of the Committee, on which
controversy has ranged ever since, were, translated
into non-legal terms, as follows:
1. — The Government should take steps to prevent
transfers of controlling interests in British organ-
izations to foreign concerns.
2. — The Government should encourage the forma-
tion of financial organizations to finance approved
British production units.
3. — The principle of the Quota of British films
should continue, as respects both exhibitors and
distributors, for a further ten years.
4. — Separate Quotas should be established for
features and shorts, British films in each class to
be set against imports of the same class. (Under
the present Act British feature footage may be
used as "cover" for imported shorts).
5. — The opening Quota, for features, in a new
Act, to be 20 per cent on distributors and IS per
cent on exhibitors.
6. — The principle of a Variable Quota to be
adopted, each year's Quota to be fixed by regard
to the actual output of good quality British films
in the preceding twelve months. The ultimate aim
to be a 50 per cent Quota.
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7. — The opening Quota for shorts to be 15 per
cent on distributors, 10 per cent on exhibitors.
8. — Variability to apply to shorts Quota on the
same basis as in the case of features.
9. — ^A Quality Test, "based directly on viewing
of the films," to be applied to all subjects, features
or shorts, for which British registration is sought.
10 & 11.— Films not registered, or refused for
registration, for distributors' Quota to be available
for exhibitors' Quota.
12. — All films to be trade shown before bookings
are accepted on them.
13. — Exhibitors' Quota to be computed quarterly,
distributors' six-monthly. A default not exceeding
20 per cent in any period to be made good in the
next.
14. — A distributor's license to be liable to can-
cellation en one conviction for Quota default in-
stead of three convictions, as at present.
15. — Provision for exhibition of one copy of a
foreign film for twelve weeks, without needing
Quota cover. (Meets the case of foreign language
films and specialized subjects, unsuitable for gen-
eral release, but of artistic value.)
16. — Films made in British Dominions to be sub-
ject to the Quality Test.
17. — Dominions to be asked, in Quota legislation,
to extend to British films the same treatment as
is given to Dominion films in England.
18. — Ten per cent of the total length of any Brit-
ish film, or twenty per cent of studio scenes
(whichever is the lesser) may be foreign footage
without affecting its registration.
19. — Abolition of the stipulation that the scenario
writer of a British film must be British.
20. — Newsreels and commercial films excluded
from all recommendations as to new legislation.
21. — Distributors to be required to make a statu-
tory declaration in regard to all their films that
they have not been blind-booked in contravention
of the booking restrictions clauses of the Act.
22. — Penalties for blind-booking offenses to lie
against distributors only and to be increased to
£250 for each offense; license to be liable to can-
cellation on a second conviction.
23. — Restrictions on advance booking to be with-
drawn.
24. — Block booking to be made a legal offense
and an annual statutory declaration to be made
by each distributor that he has not forced ex-
hibitors to take unwanted films.
25. — Three "try-outs" to be allowed, with cer-
tain safeguards, before the registration of a film.
26. — An annual census of British production to
be taken by the Government.
27. — Sub -standard films to be excluded from im-
mediate legislation, but the danger of foreign com-
petition in this field to be watched.
28. — A Films Commission to be set up, for the
purpose of administering a new Act and exercis-
ing the other recommended executive powers in
regard to finance, foreign control, and so forth.
To be composed of a chairman and not less than
two or more than four other members, entirely in-
dependent of the film industry.
Reaction to Proposals
The Report undoubtedly came as a surprise to all
sections of the trade. Even producers had not ex-
pected anything so drastic as a Quota potentially
rising to SO per cent, and the severe increase in
the penalties on distributors and the general sug-
gestion that the provisions of the present Act, as
they affect that section of the trade, should be
stiffened instead of being relaxed, were commented
on adversely even by interests not suljject to
them. There was an almost universal feeUng, at
first, that the recommendations were unworkable.
and a reaction against the idea of Government in-
terference in the industry which led to discussions,
abortive at the time, for the establishment of _a
ruling body of the trade itself under the presi-
dency of a "British Will Hays."
As the three sections of the industry got down
to individual discussions of the Report from the
standpoints of their separate and selfish interests,
it became clear that agreement on one hundred
per cent opposition by the trade to the Moyne
recommendations would not be established. Event-
ually, each of the three associations submitted
statements in criticism of the Report to the Board
of Trade, which established the following facts:
There was universal opposition to a Films
Commission as envisaged in the Report. Pro-
ducers accepted the idea of a Government
body, but wished it to include trade members,
to be restrained from interfering with com-
panies' individual affairs and to be guided by
a trade Advisory Committee.
Exhibitors asked an official Arbitration Board
to consider disputes referred to it by the
trade.
Distributors condemned the Commission with-
out reservation.
The CEA and the Film Group accepted
Quota differentiation in favor of the exhibitor,
the Variable Quota, and the new measures
against blind-booking, but producers supported
distributors in opposition to the Illegaliiatlon
of block-booking.
The only real point of unanimity was In de-
siring the retention of the present restriction
of advance booking to six months.
Things remained in this position until the annual
Banquet of the CEA early in 1937, at which
speeches were made by Lord Moyne and by Dr.
Leslie Burgin, Parliamentary Secretary to the
Board of Trade. Dr. Burgin scared the industry
by an intimation that if the three sections could
not agree, the Government would legislate as it
thought the situation demanded. Very explicitly
he said, "Gentlemen, organize yourselves, or be
organized from without."
Interpreting this suggestion, with some reason,
as an order, the CEA and the KRS re-established
contact and, announcing preliminary agreement in
regard to overbuilding, the Standard Contract and
"various contract conditions," invited the Film
Group to participate in further discussions of the
Quota. At this later meeting the CEA representa-
tives more or less played the part of spectators
while producers and distributors discussed the pos-
sibility of arriving at a scheme of reciprocity be-
tween England and America which would make
the present Quota unnecessary. These discussions
were still continuing at this writing.
The situation is, that distributors, at whom all
the most drastic suggestions in the Moyne Report
are aimed, see their most hopeful policy to be an
alliance with exhibitors. The exhibitors, who ob-
ject more to the detail than to the principle of
the Report, are conscious of the strength of their
position and are quite openly demanding certain
concessions which they regard as overdue, in gen-
eral trading matters, as the price of their support
of the KRS. In particular they desire arbitration
by an official body as a prime measure of protec-
tion against what they assert are oppressive trad-
ing methods by distributors. They are believed
to have obtained the consent of the KRS_ to this
suggestion, together with a promise of relief from
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severe credit terms and a revival of the Standard
Contract in a form acceptable to theatre men.
The scheme of reciprocity understood to have
been put forward by the Film Group amounts to a
substitution of the existing Quota by a provision
that distributors of American films in England
shall acquire British films for release in America
or provide a "cash equivalent" to the producers.
To this suggestion distributors are opposed in
principle, describing it as a system of "forced ex-
ports." Their counter suggestion is that the dis-
tributor be free to produce or acquire five or six
good quality British pictures in the year, with
safeguards as to cost and quality, in place of ac-
quiring fifteen to eighteen pictures, as at present,
in order to meet the existing 20 per cent footage
Quota. The big obstacle to acceptance of this pro-
posal by production interests is that a vested in-
terest exists in studios, which obviously will be
active in proportion to the "compulsory" footage
decreed by law. It is the "footage" interest as
opposed to the entertainment interest represented
by exhibitors and distributors.
Whether a compromise is arrived at between the
three divergent interests represented in the cur-
rent discussions is a matter of vital importance to
the industry. It may be assumed that the pre-
sentation of an agreed trade policy to the Board
of Trade will indicate very substantial concessions,
from the CEA and the Film Group, to the KRS,
the trade section most severely hit by the Moyne
recommendations in their official form. In the ab-
sence of agreement, it must be feared that the
Government, if it does not for the present take a
course of safety by renewing the existing Act —
and there are reasons to think that a not impos-
sible procedure — will incline to the nationalistic
policy championed by the Film Group.
Effect on Americans
In that event the situation may be set up that
certain American interests may not find it possible
to continue business in England on their present
basis. There may be a reduction of American im-
ports which, to the exhibitor, will mean the crea-
tion of still further difficulties in regard to product
and price.
Such a situation would underline a fact basic to
all British trade problems but scarcely glanced at
in all the lengthy discussions of the Moyne Report.
That fact is the absolute dependence of British
cinemas on American films and American star
values for their continuance as profit-making in-
stitutions. That British production itself has been
established by the support of a box office created
and maintained by American values is a sequential
fact still less frequently mentioned. Penal legis-
lation against the distributors of American films
seems of doubtful wisdom as a political expedient.
As a business measure it appears suicidal. The
main hope for the outcome of the present talks
must be that they will make this fact plain to
the Government.
The Gaumont-Brifrsh Deals
What the British trade knows as the Gaumont-
British deals, but which more accurately would be
described in the plural, came into the news in the
first instance in May, 1936, as a rumor that Twen-
tieth Century-Fox was buying control from the
Ostrer brothers. By July, talk of offers of £1,500,000
($7,500,000) for control from Mr. Joseph Schenck
were in the wind. Mr. A. C. Blumenthal came to
London in connection with mysterious negotiations,
and in due course, after Ostrer visits to the States.
agreement between the three brothers and Twen-
tieth-Century-Fox, in combination with Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer, was announced. Statements that
British control would be legally conserved did not
obscure the fact that the Ostrer-Fox-Metro deal
meant, in fact, substantial control of the G-B
organization, comprising production, distribution
and exhibition through the largest theatre circuit
in the country, passing to American interests.
Questions were asked in the House of Commons.
The press ran scare stories. Behind the scenes, in
official and unofficial quarters, even more effective
work was done. The result was an announcement,
in October, that Mr. John Maxwell, chief of G-B's
leading competitor, Associated British Pictures,
had made a deal in two parts with the Ostrer
brothers whereby he acquired their shares in the
Metropolis and Bradford Trust, which controls a
majority of voting shares in G-B. Immediately,
Mr. Maxwell obtained the B or non-voting shares
in Metropolis for a payment, in cash and shares,
estimated to amount to over £600,000. The trans-
fer of the "A" or voting shares was declared to be
scheduled for a later date. Simultaneously the
Ostrers issued a statement that control of G-B
had not passed and Mr. Sidney Kent, for Twen-
tieth Century-Fox, at that time in London, said
that that company was not a party to the deal and
that it reserved its legal rights. These rights were
publicly known to include the power of veto on
the sale of the Ostrer "A" shares in Metropolis
unless half of the Fox holdings were sold. An
offer by Mr. Maxwell for the holding in question
was understood to have been made and rejected.
Deadlock
The position created was one of deadlock, only
to be ended, it seemed, by Twentieth Century-Fox
coming to terms with Mr. Maxwell and so allowing
him to complete the "second part" of his Ostrer
purchase. The situation changed somewhat on
November 2, when Gaumont-British, which had
passed its ordinary dividend owing to financial
difficulties officially ascribed to its indifferent suc-
cess in the American market, failed to obtain
acceptance of its report and accounts by an angry
annual meeting, which finally adjourned, by a vote
hostile to the directors, for production of a con-
solidated statement of assets and liabilities. This
document was produced at another meeting a
month later. After another stormy meeting, the
report and accounts were accepted.
Very vocal at this meeting was Mr. C. L. Nor-
don, lawyer spokesman of a group of dissentient
ordinary shareholders, who demanded an investi-
gating committee, threatened an extraordianry
general meeting, and in general made it plain that
a considerable section of G-B shareholders were
anxious to replace the Ostrer directorate by an-
other headed by Mr. John Maxwell, a director
since the deal with the Ostrers but, as he himself
explained on various occasions, without control of
G-B policies.
The next development was a statement by Mr.
Isidore Ostrer, after a mysterious and certainlv
abortive trip to U. S. for further talks with Messrs.
Kent _ and Schenck, that distribution of British
films in America was a losing proposition, that G-B
was considering going out of major production
and becoming in efifect simply a theatre-owning
organization, and that the future of British pro-
duction depended upon compulsion being applied
to American importers to spend a percentage of
their British takings on the acquisition of British
films for American distribution — a variation of the
reciprocity scheme propounded to the Moyne Com-
mittee by Mr. Simon Rowson, and a foreshadow-
ing of the policy to be adopted officially by or-
ganized British producers.
Followed rumors that G-B would be compelled
to pass its preference dividend, a contingency fore-
seen for some time by insiders, who had good
reason for believing that Mr. Maxwell, from his
knowledge of G-B finances, had regarded this de-
fault as inevitable and had depended on it to give
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him the control of the company, irrespective of
what the Ostrers or Fox-Metro might wish. Non-
payment of the preference dividend would have con-
ferred votes on the holders in six months. The
preference vote, it was common knowledge, would
be used to put the Ostrers out and Mr. Maxwell in.
The next announcement was that the preference
dividend would be paid on the due date, March
31, 1937. Promptly an open division of the G-B
board was advertised. Against the Ostrers and
their nominees were ranged Mr. Maxwell and the
nommees of Twentieth Century -Fox in a protest
agamst the dividend, the legality of which they,
in the first instance, questioned. It was made
public that the voting on the payment of the divi-
dend was 5 to 4.
The "G F D Deal"
At about that time the "GFD Deal" began to
occupy newspaper space. General Film Distribu-
tors, Ltd., founded by Mr. C. M. Woolf, a year
previously joint managing director and deputy
chairman of G-B, and backed by Lord Portal and
Mr. J. A. Rank, both reputed sterling millionaires,
had attracted attention previously by its purchase
into Universal. It now figured as making an offer
for the entire distribution of the G-B product.
There were more G-B board meetings, the last of
which witnessed agreement between the Ostrer
and Woolf interests, against the continued opposi-
tion of the Maxwell and American sections of the
board. Its effect was that G-B immediately closed
down its Shepherd's Sush studio, the entire sell-
ing and distributing organization of G-B Distri-
butors, Ltd., and went out of production except
as regards eight pictures for which it was con-
tracted and these it planned to make on a fifty-
fifty cash basis with GFD, for distribution by
GFD.
Opposition to the deal in the board, on a charge
of needless scrapping of assets, was unsuccessful
and opposition in the courts was also a failure, the
"Nordon" committee being refused an injunction
which it sought against the payment of the pref-
erence dividend on the grounds that it was being
paid out of capital. Future action in the courts
by the Nordon group is not ruled out, but the
present position is that, through payment of the
preference dividend, the Ostrers retain their control
of the company. Meanwhile Mr. Maxwell has
taken action against them, on the grounds that
the sale to him of the Metropolis shares was ob-
tained by misrepresentation; he is asking dam-
ages. It is unlikely that the case will be heard
until in the fall.
In the meantime trade speculation mainly turns
on the exact attitude of Twentieth Century -Fox-
Metro (MGM now holders of half of the Fox shares
in G-B) in the Ostrer-Maxwell fight for control.
American nominees on the board have supported
Mr. Maxwell throughout, yet the Fox holding in
Metropolis was the original obstacle to Maxwell
control of G-B. The probability appears to be that
the American companies, which this year received
no dividend on their near $20,000,000 investment in
G-B, are anxious to see Mr. Maxwell in control,
but on terms which guarantee their own specific
interests, which are concerned with play dates as
well as with cash.
Effect on General Situation
_ The G-B developments have had an important
influence on the general trade situation. Mr. Isi-
dore Ostrer's declaration that distribution in
America was an uneconomic proposition for British
producers was widely publicized. The subsequent
abandonment of production by G-B was very gen-
erally ascribed to the money lost by the company
in America, although the financial condition of the
company could be ascribed to plenty of other con-
ditions, and although Mr. Maxwell declared the
abandonment of production and distribution to be
unnecessary and wasteful.
The G-B move unfortunately coincided with a
general production crisis, due to the fact that a
great number of ill-founded and worse managed
production units had exhausted the patience of
their backers. The camouflage of the "disappoint-
ing American market" was freely used, implicitly
or explicitly, by a big percentage of these failures,
which in fact, as expressed in film circles, were
due mainly to the plainest incompetence. It con-
tinues to be used as an explanation of the fact that
British studio space, which was at a premium a
year ago, is today going begging.
There are good reasons for thinking that British
production is fundamentally in a healthier position
today than it was twelve months ago. Undoubted-
ly, British producers have had, and spent, far too
much for two or three years. The drying up of
the easy money does not mean that backing will
not be forthcoming for sound enterprises based
on the second best market in the world, in which
native product even now is secured twenty per
cent of screen time.
Studio facilities are plentiful and efficient. The
magnificent Pinewood plant, opened in October, is
shortly to be supplemented by the eight-stage
Amalgamated building at Elstree, while extensions
of the Rock and Sound City plants are other de-
velopments of the year. What is needed is or-
ganization on business-like lines, based on market
expectations in which American receipts figure
sanely, instead of on the exceptional scale of that
famous "freak," "The Private Life of Henry VIII."
Promises of 1938
Simply because the inefficients are rapidly weed-
ing themselves out, at a painful cost to investors,
it is possible to envisage a new start for produc-
tion in 1938. It is even possible to believe that a
majority of British producers, by that time, will
have been converted to the belief that, since studio
time is an expensive commodity, the most vital
work in production must be done before the floor
is reached. It is incredible but true that a great
percentage of the mushroom concerns now shrivel-
ing paid such small regard to scrips that it was
the rule rather than the exception to rewrite the
story while the camera waited.
In the vaults are many interesting specimens of
production at its worst which never were com-
pleted simply because the patience and the cash
of the backers ran out before the producer could
think of a happier ending. Of the footage, and the
hundreds of thousands of pounds, wasted because
exteriors failed to match interiors, or because^ a
location unit returned without the scene for which
it went on location, the stories are legion and some
of them are painfully true.
With the cutting out of the deadwood this will
cease. British production, for the most part, may
be on a more modest scale for a number of years,
but there is a real hope that it will be governed
by business common-sense. If that is achieved
the big pictures, and a small share at least of the
American market, will come in due course. It is
an important factor of the situation that at least
two American concerns. New World (Twentieth
Century-Fox) at Denliam, and Metro- British -
Studios, at a studio not yet officially identified,
will be making in England pictures definitely
budgeted and produced for the American market.
The Dixey Scheme
First talked of as a theory at the Summer Con-
ference of the CEA at Eastborne in July, 1936, co-
operative production and distribution by exhibitors,
on lines akin to those of the original First Nat-
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ness plan, known officially as the British Indepen-
dent Exhibitors (Distribution) Co., Ltd., and in-
formally as "the Dixey Scheme," after its promo-
ter. Captain A. C. N. Dixey. At the time of writ-
ing, the company was on the point of taking de-
livery of its first film and of commencing distribu-
tion. It has contracts with various independents,
including Joe Rock, Ludovico Toeplitz and Gabriel
Pascal, which are expected to produce six pictures
in the first year.
Television
It is a British belief that television is farther
advanced in this country than anywhere else in
the world, and there is this behind the boast that
British Broadcasting Corporation started a daily
public service in the Fall of 1936 and has continued
it ever since, with the promise of an extra daily
hour.
The transmissions come from the Alexandra Pal-
ace in North London and are received over a 25-
mile area. Plans for provincial stations, linked
by cable to London, are in existence. The pic-
ture obtainable is roughly one foot wide, but
various claims for "cinema screen" television have
been made and, in part, substantiated. Baird Tele-
vision (associated with Gaumont- British) intro-
duced the television as a regular program item
at the Dominion, London, on January 4th, 1937,
showing a picture approximately 8 ft. by 6 ft., but
transmitting by cable from a theatre dressing room.
In February, 1937 the BBC, which up to that
time had used the Baird and EMI (Marconi) al-
ternately for its transmissions, switched over to
EMI exclusively, the system owing its victory to
the virtues of its Emitron camera for direct
transmission. Baird employed an intermediate film.
Organization:
There were two interesting additions to the al-
ready large numbers of societies, associations and
organizations connected with, or desiring to in-
fluence the industry.
Early in March, one hundred representatives of
ISO companies concerned with production, in one
or other of its branches, met at the offices of the
Federation of British Industries and agreed to
form the Film Producers Association with five
Sections: Producers, Studio Owners, Shorts Pro-
ducers, Newsreel Producers, Laboratories. It was
foreshadowed that the Film Group of the FBI, at
present the representative body of producers, would
become the Producers' Panel of the new body and
that Mr. M. Neville Kearney, secretary of the
Group, would become secretary of the new organ-
ization.
The other new body was the British Films Ad-
vancement Council, a pr(jpak'andistic unit.
Import Duties
Unexposed Film: l/3d per foot (one-third of a
penny).
Exposed Negative: Sd per foot.
Printed Positive: Id (one penny) per foot.
(Negative taken abroad by a British company is
sutjject only to a duty of l./3d per foot, but a cer-
tificate of approval from H. M. Customs must be
obtained before the location party leaves, or alter-
natively a Board of Trade Certificate that the film
is British within the meaning of the Films Act.)
Educational films, certified as such by the Board
of Education, are admitted Duty Free.
Films may be viewed in Bond, without payment
of Duty, at the Bonded Film Stores.
Entertainment Tax
(No alteration in this tax was made in the 1937
Budget.)
Admission Scale Tax
Up to 6d None
6d to 7^d l^d
IVi to lOd 2 d
lOd to \/WA 2i/^d
1/O^d to l/3d 3 d
Over l/3d l^d for the first
l/3d and Id for
every 5d or part
of Sd over l/3d
The British penny (Id) is approximately 2 cents,
and the half -penny (l/zd) therefore one cent.
Film Imports of the Year
Board of Trade figures of imports into BLngland
of positive and negative film in the year ended
Oct. 31, 1936:
Positive: Feet Value
From U. S. A 16,018.396 £91,74!
From Germany 1.177,465 11,057
£102,798
Total 17,195,861
Negative:
From U. S. A 1,587,652 £21,144
From Germany 164.105 2,889
Total 1,751,757
Total value American Imports. . . .
Total value German Imports
Total all Imports
£24,033
£112,885
14,946
£127,831
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British Productions and
Importations Compared
The Board of Trade anmially issues official figures showing the numbers of
films registered under the provisions of the Cinematograph Films Act, 1927.
In the lists below registrations in the period fan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1936, are com-
pared with the figures for 193 5.
FEATURES;
(3,000 feet and upwards)
Nationality
British
Imported
SHORTS:
British
Imported
TOTALS (All Rims):
British
Imported
TOTALS (Classified):
Features
Shorts
1935)
1935)
1935)
1935)
1935)
1935)
1935)
Subjects
222
198
530
503
196
145
612
611
1,1
1,1
418
343
42
14
752
701
808
756
Footage
1,428,281
1.277,857
3,453,473
3,304.086
213,253
165,166
784.943
786.452
1.641.534
1,443,032
4,238,416
4,090.538
4,881.754
4,581,943
998,196
951,618
5,879,950
5,533,561
Footage
150,424
149,387
1935)
TOTAL FOOTAGE: All Films of All Nationalities:
1936
1935
Subjects
British Feature Increase in Year 24
Imported Feature Increase in Year 27
BRITISH PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL FOOTAGE:
All Films: 27.9 Features: 29.5
(Quota requirement of Films Act: 20 per cent.)
BRITISH PRODUCTION OVER FIVE YEARS:
1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
Features 1,049,164 189 190 198 222
Footage 156 1,202,197 1,283,84! 1,277,857 1.428,281
Shorts 64 87 145 196
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Studios' Sound Equipment
And Their Capacities
A brief alphabetical guide to the main British
plants. Details of the miming company, per-
sonnel, etc., appear under the beading "British
Production Companies."
A. B. P. Elstree
Boreham Wood, Elstree, Herts.
OWNERS — Associated British Pictures Corpora-
tion, Ltd.
FLOORS — Nine sound stages. Three water tanks.
Total acreage, 40.
Sound — Ambiphone (own system).
The original Elstree studio of British International
Pictures, Ltd., now absorbed by A.B.P.
Ace Studios
Regent's Park, London, N.W. 1.
OWNERS— Ace Studios, Ltd.
FLOORS— Two. Total area. 3,900 feet.
SOUND — ^Visatone. Triple headed dubbing and re-
recording and full post-synchronizing.
Amalgamafed
Boreham Wood, Elstree, Herts.
OWNERS— Amalgamated Studios, Ltd.
FLOORS — Eight stages and administrative block.
SOUND— Western Electric.
Service studio, planned as the largest in England
and still in construction. May, 1937.
Beaconsfleld
Beaconsfield, Bucks
OWNERS— British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd.
FLOORS— One, 115 feet by 55 feet.
SOUND— RCA High Fidelity.
British International Pictures
See Associated British Pictures.
British Lion
See Beaconsfield, above.
Bushey
Melbourne Road, Bi!,shey
OWNERS— Bushey Film Corp., Ltd.
FLOORS— One.
Cricklewood
Temple Road, Cricklewood, London, N.W. 2, Eng.
OWNERS— Stoll Picture Productions, Ltd.
FLOORS— Two, 125 feet by 65 feet, 100 feet by
50 feet.
SOUND— Visatone.
Denhann
Denham, Uxbridqe, Mddx.. Eng.
OWNERS— London Film Productions, Ltd.
FLOORS— Seven, total area 90,000 sq. ft. One
silent stage, area 30,000 sq. ft. Grounds of 165
acres, with garden and river settings.
SOUND — Western Electric. Four Mobile recording
trucks. Five-way W. E. dubbing channel.
Fox-Brit!sh
See WembliV.
Gaumont-British
Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, London, W. 12.
OWNERS— Gaumont-British Corporation, Ltd.
FLOORS— Six stages. Total area, 90,000 sq. feet.
Largest floor, 136 feet by 85 feet, includes tank
48 feet by 20 feet, water capacity 270 tons.
SOUND— British Acoustic, full range.
Other equipment includes two recording trucks,
three viewing and one orchestration theatres, full
workshop range.
Gainsborough
Pcole St., Islington, London, N.
OWNERS— Gaumont-British Corporation, Ltd.
FLOORS— Two.
SOUND— British-Acoustic, full range.
Hammersmith
Sec Riverside.
J. H., Elstree
(Old Whitcjiall)
Boreham Wood, Herts.
OWNERS— J. H. Productions, Ltd. (in liquida-
tion).
FLOORS— One, 125 feet by 26 feet.
SOUND-RCA.
Highbury
96-z Highbury New Park. London, N. 5
OWNERS— Highbury Studios, Ltd.
FLOORS— Two: 113 feet by 60 feet, 60 feet by 30
feet.
SOUND— RCA and Film Recorders. Three-chan-
nel re-recording.
London Film Productions
See Denham.
Maryiebone
245 Maryiebone Road, London, N. W. 1.
OWNERS— Maryiebone Studios, Ltd.
FLOORS— Two, total area 3,600 sq. feet.
SOUND^Piezo Electric Sound.
Nettlefold
Hurst Grove, Walton-on-Thames, Mddx.
OWNER— Archibald Nettlefold.
FLOORS— One, 100 feet by 70 feet.
SOUND— RCA High FideHty and Mobile Unit.
Pathetone
103, W ardour St., London, W. 1, Eng.
OWNERS— Associated British Pictures, Ltd.
FLOORS— One, 50 feet by 50 feet.
SOUND— RCA and Ambiphone.
Pinewood
Ii^er Heath, Bucks.
OWNERS— Pinewood Studios, Ltd.
FLOORS— Five stages: three each 165 feet by 110
feet; two, 110 feet by 82 feet. Exterior lot, 48
acres.
SOUND— Western Electric Wide Range.
Production centre of British & Dominions Film
Corporation, Herbert Wilcox Productions, British
National Films, Paramount-British
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Riverside
Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W. 6.
OWNERS — Owning company in liquidation.
floors—Two.
SOUND—British Acoustic full range.
Rock
Boreham Wood, Elstree, Herts.
OWNERS— Joe Rock Productions, Ltd.
floors — Four. Spacious exteriors.
SOUND— RCA Violet Recording and Visatone.
Sound City
Shepperton, Mddx.
OWNERS— Sound City (Films) Ltd.
FLOORS— Seven. Two each 150 feet by 120; two,
120 feet by 100 feet; two, 70 feet by 40 feet; one,
100 feet by 80 feet. Four fitted with tanks.
Combination of floors allows a maximum shot
of 268 feet. Sixty acres of river and garden
SOUND— Two RCA mobile channels; two Visatone
mobile channels.
Stoll °
See Cricklewood.
Twickenham
St. Margaret's, Mddx.
OWNERS— Twickenham Film Studios, Ltd. (in
liquidation).
FLOORS— One, 130 feet by 80 feet.
SOUND— RCA and Visatone.
Teddington
Broom Road, Teddington, Mddx.
OWNERS— Warner Bros. First National Produc-
FL(X)RS— Four.
SOUND— Western Electric.
Welwyn
Welwyn Garden City, Herts.
OWNERS— Associated British Pictures Ltd.
FLOORS— Three, 100 feet by 80 feet, 90 feet by
60 feet, 60 feet by 40 feet. Dubbing and back
projection facilities. Large outside lot.
SOUND— Ambiphone.
Wembley
Empire Way, Wembley Park, Mddx., Eiui.
OWNERS— Fox British Pictures, Ltd.
FLOORS— Two, total area, 12,252 sq. feet.
SOUND— Visatone and Asfi-Tobis.
Worton Hall
Islezvorth, Mddx., Eng.
OWNERS— Criterion Film Productions, Ltd.
FLOORS — Three. Dubbing stage. Silent stage.
SOUND— Western Electric Wide Range.
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Production Companies;
Structure, Personnel
Ace Studios, Ltd.
National House
W ardour St.,
London, W. 1
Phone: Gerrard 3336-7-8
DIRECTORS
R. A. Hopwood, D. R. Frazer, B. Cazenove,
Frank Green.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
John H. Taylor
SECRETARY
M. HOLMAN
STUDIO MANAGER
D. R. Frazer
Amalgamated Studios, Ltd,
60 Wardour St.
London, IV. 1
Phone: Gerrard 2822
DIRECTORS
S. H. SOSKIN
C. H. Bexl, O.B.E.
E. A. Stone
Anglia Films, Ltd.
109 Jermyn St.
London, W. 1
Phone: Whitehall 7585
DIRECTORS
A. Nettlefold
E. Anson-Dyer
SECRETARY
G. D. MiDGLEY
PRODUCTION MANAGER
E. Anson-Dyer
STUDIO MANAGER
S. Griffiths
Argyle British Productions, Ltd.
Broadmead House
21 Panton Street
Haymarket
London, S. W. 1
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
F. H. Argyle
PRESIDENT
John F. Argyle
DIRECTORS
John F. Argyle
F. H. Argyle
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Tamworth, Staffordshire, July, 1936.
CAPITAL
£10,000 ordinary shares at £1 each.
Associated British Film Distributors, Ltd.
A. T. P. House
169-171 Oxford Street,
London, IV. 1, Eng.
Phone: Gerrard 2644 (9 lines)
CHAIRMAN '
Basil Dean. M.B.E.
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Basil Dean
R. P. Baker
DIRECTORATE
Basil Dean, Reginald Baker, F.C.A., Stephen L.
Courtauld, Major J. S. Courtauld, M.C., M.P.
SECRETARY
Gordon W. G. Rayner
GENERAL MANAGER
Ben Henry
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Stuart Levy
DATE OF INCORPORATION
July 6th, 1932, in London.
CAPITAL
Authorized and issued: 100 ordinary shares of
£1 each.
BANKERS
National Provincial Bank, Ltd., 25 Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W. 1, Eng.
Associated Talking Pictures Limited
A. T. P. Studios
Ealing Green
London, W. 5
Phone: Ealing 6761 (9 lines)
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Basil Dean, M.B.E.
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Basil Dean
R. P. Baker. F.C.A.
SECRETARY
Gordon W. G. Rayner
DIRECTORS
Basil Dean, Reginald P. Baker, F.C.A., Stephen
L. Courtauld, Major J. S. Courtauld, M.C.,
M.P., Roger F. Ould.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
May 8, 1929.
A. T. P. Studios, Ltd.
Ealing Green
London, W. 5. Eng.
Phone: Ealing 67 dX (9 lines)
CHAIRMAN
Basil Dean, M.B.E.
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Basil Dean
R. P. Baker, F.C.A.
SECRETARY
Gordon W. G. Rayner
DIRECTORATE
Basil Dean, Reginald P. Baker, F.C.A., Stephen
L. Courtauld, Major J. S. Courtauld, M.C.,
M.P.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
March 30, 1931, in London.
CAPITAL
Authorized and Issued: 5,000 Ordinary Shares of
£1 each.
BANKERS
National Provincial Bank Ltd., 25 Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W. 1, Eng.
FILM DIRECTORS
Basil Dean
Carol Reed
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Regd. Office: 115, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2., England
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Atlantic — British Movietone
CASTING MANAGER
Wilson Blake
STUDIO MANAGER
W. A. LOTT
GENERAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
Wilson, Blake
CHIEF ENGINEER
S. G. Double
FLOOR ELECTRICIAN
Jack Ford
FILM EDITORS
C. D. MiLNER KiTCHIN
Ray Pitt
FILM EDITING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
E. Aldridge
CAMERAMEN
Jan Stallich
Gordon Dines
MASTER CARPENTER
E. Marlow
SOUND SUPERVISOR
Paul F. Wiser
CHIEF RECORDIST
E. Williams
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Horace Judge
MAKE-UP
H. Wilson
A+lan+lc Films. Ltd.
34 Maddox Street
London, W. 1, Eng.
Phone: Mayfair 4752
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Thomas Dodds
DIRECTORS
Thomas Dodds
Douglas Brown
Jack Jewell
SECRETARY
Douglas Brown
PRODUCER
Alexander Eswav
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
W. Farquahar
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, 1935.
CAPITAL
£30,000, Ordinary, issued.
British and Dominions Film Corporation,
Ltd.
Studios: Pinewood Studios
Iverheath, Bucks.
Telephone: Iver 460
and
Imperial Studios
Boreham Wood, Herts.
Telephone: Elstree 1616
Film House, Wardour Street, IV. 1
Telephone: Gerrard 7855
CHAIRMAN
E. Ronald Crammond
MANAGING DIRECTOR
C. M. WOOLF
DIRECTORS
H. S. Wilcox, Capt. the Hon. R. Norton, W. H.
Cockbnrn.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
February 13, 1928.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £500,000 in £1 shares.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
R. Norton
SECRETARY
A. DuGON
STUDIO MANAGER
H. G. Coward
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Leslie Cardew
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
A. Havelock-Allan
ART DIRECTORS
L. P. Williams
W. Arnold
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
W. Bangs
CAMERAMAN
F. Carver
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
J. Bloomfield
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd.
76-78 Wardour Street
London, W. 1
Studio: Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire, Eng.
Telephone: Beaconsfield 555
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Samuel Woolf Smith
DIRECTORATE
Sir Robert John Lynn, M.P., Samuel Woolf
Smith, Ivan Charles Flower, N. L. Nathanson,
Andrew Holt.
GENERAL MANAGER
S. A. Myers
STUDIO GENERAL MANAGER
A. W. Osborne
FILM DIRECTORS
Leslie Hiscott, Herbert Smith, J. Elder Wills,
Maurice Elvey.
ART DIRECTOR
Norman G. Arnold
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Herbert Smith
FILM EDITOR
Arthur Tavares
SCENARISTS
Michael Barringer
Cyril Campion
CAMERAMEN
George Stretton
Harry Rose
CHIEF ENGINEER
W. A. BiGSWORTH
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
H. Strickland
RECORDING ENGINEERS
H. V. King
J. J. Y. Scarlett
PUBLICITY MANAGER
F. G. Kay
CAPITAL
Authorized: £750,000. Issued £141,383—100.
British Movietone News, Ltd.
13 Newman Street
London, W. 1, Eno.
Telephone: Museum 6176, 1893, 8241. 8242
PRODUCER
G. F. Sanger
EDITOR
Sir Malcolm Campbell, M.B.E.
ASSISTANT EDITOR
T. F. Scales
NEWS EDITOR
Ivan Scott
PRODUCTION MANAGER
J. W. Cotter
SOUND SYSTEM
Western Electric.
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British National Films, Ltd.
15 Hanover Square
London, W. 1, England
Telephone: May fair 0082
DIRECTORS
Lady Yulk
John Corfield
SECRETARY
A. G. A. Baring
CAPITAL
£100,000. Private company.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 30, 1934, London, W. 1, England.
NUMBER OF SHARES. ISSUED
100,000 at £1.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Barclay's Bank, Ltd., Fenchurch Street, E. C. 4,
London.
British Pictorial Productions, Ltd.
(^Producers of Universal Talking News and
Empire News Bulletin)
90 Wardour Street
London, W. 1, Eng
Telephone: Gerrard 3265
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Wm. C. Jeapes
STUDIO DIRECTOR
Clifford Jeapes
EDITOR
Cecil R. Snape
British Paramount News
10 School Road
North Acton
London, N. W. 10, Eng.
Telephone: Willesden £511
EDITOR AND GENERAL MANAGER
G. T. Cummins
TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
K. F. Hanson
NEWS EDITOR
E. J. H. Wright
MAKE-UP EDITOR
W. Mellor
CHIEF CUTTER
E. Lewis
SOUND SYSTEM
Western Electric.
Buckingham Film Productions, Ltd.
293 Regent Street
London, W. 1
Phone: Langham 1851
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
A. Beverley Baxter, M.P.
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Louis A. Neel
Max Schach
DIRECTORS
A. Beverley Baxter, M.P., Louis A. Neel, Max
Schach, H. A. Procter, M.A., LL.D.. M.P..
S. Bayliss Smith, F.C.A
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd.
175 War dour Street
London, W 1
Phone: Gerrard 7282
MANAGING DIRECTOR
F". W. Baker
Capitol Film Corporation, Ltd.
293 Regent Street
London, W. 1
Phone: Langham 1851
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Major H. A. Procter, M.A., LL.B., M.P.
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
L. A. Neel
Max Schach
DIRECTORS
Major H. A. Procter, L. A. Neel, Max Schach,
A. Beverley Baxter, M.P., D. R. A. Jones.
SECRETARY
D. R. A. Jones
STUDIO MANAGER
P. C. Stapleton
FILM DIRECTORS
Karl Grune, Walter Forde, Anthony Asquith,
Paul Stein, Thornton Freeland.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
August 29, 1935, London.
Criterion Productions, Ltd.
Worton Hall, Isleworth
Middlesex, England
Phone: Hounslow 2323
DIRECTORS
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Marcel Hellman, George
Smith. Alan Hawes.
SECRETARY
Alan HAVifES
PRODUCER
Marcel Hellman
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
David Blumenfeld
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Embassy Pictures (Associated) Ltd.
39 Hill Street
London, W. 1
. Plwne: Grosvenor 1907
DIRECTORS
G. King
O. King
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Billy Phelps
STUDIO MANAGER
Desmond Tew
FILM DIRECTORS
George King
Milton Rosmer
Redd Davis
Fanfare Pictures, Ltd.
Canada House, Norfolk Street
Strand, London, W.C. 2
Phone: Temple Bar 1104
DIRECTORS
Gordon Wellesley
John G. Saunders
PRODUCER
Gordon Wellesley
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Cecil Dixon
FILM DIRECTOR
Thorald Dickinson
Fox British Pictures, Ltd.
Empire Way
Wembley Park, Middlesex, England
Phone: Wembley 3000
DIRECTORS
E. Gartside, F. L. Harley, Roy Simmonds, W. J.
Hutchinson, A. Bryce, N. H. Nesse.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
E. Gartside
SECRETARY
N. H. Nesse
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STUDIO MANAGER
A. T. Jones
FILM DIRECTORS
A. Bryce
A. Parker
ART DIRECTOR
W. Hemsley
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Roy Simmonds
Gaumont British News
Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush
London, IV. 12, England
Phone: Shepherd's Bush 1210
EDITOR
R. S. Howard
PRODUCTION MANAGER
H. W. Bishop
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
L. Wyand
NEWS MANAGER
H. Bromige
CAMERAMEN
P. Cannon. A. Edmonds, G. Golding. J. Hum-
phries, H. Morley, E. H. Hawkins.
RECORDING ENGINEER
H. Abbott
RECORDERS
H. Eraser. H. S. Prentice, R. Read, E. J.
Runkel, W. Hooker.
CUTTER
R. Drew
COMMENTATOR
E. V. H. Emmett
EDITOR OF GAUMONT MAGAZINE
Andrew Buchanan
AVIATION MANAGER
T. Campbell Black
Franklin Granville Expeditions, Ltd.
177 Regent Street (Mitre House)
London, IV. 1, England
Phone: Repent 3141-2
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Capt. N. E. Franklin, F.R.G.S.. F.Z.S
SECRETARY
G. Watkinson Roberts. FS.I.A.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Dorothea Greenwood
DIRECTORS
Capt. N. E. Franklin, F.R.G.S.. F.Z.S.. Sir
Frederick O'Connor, C.S.I. , C.I.E.. C V.O ,
B. L. Khemka, C. T. O'Callaghan.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
February 4, 1932, London.
CAPITAL
21,500 £1 "A" (Ordinary) Shares.
25.000 2 Shillings "B" (Preferred) Shares.
Gainsborough Pictures (1928) Ltd.
Poole Street, Islington, N. 1.
Phone: Clerkenwell 9100 (7 lines)
London, Enaland.
Registered Offices: 142-150 IVardour Street
London, IV. 1. Enaland.
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND
ADMINISTRATION
Maurice Ostrer
GENERAL MANAGER OF PRODUCTION
Edward Black
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Fred Gunn
SCENARIO EDITOR
Frank Launder
FILM EDITOR
R. E. Dearing
STUDIO MANAGER
Frank Coven
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Louis Levy
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Mae Murray
DRESS SUPERVISOR
Paula Newman
CASTING MANAGER
Betty White
CAMERAMEN
Jack Cox, Arthur Crabtree
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
Stan Sargent
ART DIRECTOR
Vetchinsky
G. P."a°Rhn Unit
21 Soho Square
London, W . 1
Phone: Grrrard 2666
FILM OFFICER AND PRODUCER
John Grierson
PRODUCTION MANAGER
J. P. R. Golightly
OFFICE MANAGER
S. J. Fletcher
FILM DIRECTORS
Basil Writtht, A. Cavalcanti, Evelvn Spice,
R. H. Watt.
(Founded as the Film Unit of the Empire Market-
ing Board, now under the control of the Post
Office. Produces "documentary" films for official
propaganda and also for general release.)
Grosvenor Sound Filnns, Ltd.
87 Regent Street
London, IV. 1
Phone: Regent 4354
DIRECTORS
G. A. L. Sinclair Hill, Harcourt Templeman,
Clarence Wilenkin. Charles J. Black.
GENERAL MANAGER
Harcourt Templeman
FILM DIRECTOR
Sinclair Hill
Hannmer Productions, Ltd.
80-86 Regent Street
London, IV. 1
Phone: Regent 7461
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
W. Hammer
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
G. A. Gillings
H. Frazer Passmore
DIRECTORS
G. A. Gillings, H. F. Passmnrc. W. Hammer,
George Mozart, J. Elder Wills.
Interallied Film Producers, Ltd.
4 St. James's Street
London, S. IV. 1
Phone: Whitehall 4686
DIRECTORS
Joseph M. Scheiick. Dixon Boardman. Paul
Czinner, F'. J. Chart, C. B. Cochran. F. M.
Guedalla.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
R. T. Cullen
FILM DIRECTOR
Paul Czinner
Liberty Films, Ltd.
4 Golden Square
London, W. 1
Phone: Gerrard 1204
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
L. W. Finch
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It is well for a man
to respect his own vocation
whatever it is, and to think himself
bound to
uphold it, and to
claim for it the
respect it
deserves. — Charles
Dickens.
DAVID A.
BADER
, LTD.
10 H AYM ARKET
LONDON
Cables
- - - CHEERIOPIX
An International
Agency With Associates in 1
Hollywood, New York, Vienna, Budapest
and Paris
MICHAEL CARR
ANYTHING IN SONG
PRESENT CONTRACT: PETER MAURICE MUSIC CO.
DENMARK ST.. LONDON
1065
London— Mayfair
MANAGING DIRECTOR
F. W. Ingram
DIRECTORS
L. W. Finch, F. W. Ingram, Ivar Campbell,
H. E. G. Piper, W. G. Duncalf, John Payne.
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
IvAR Campbell
London & Continental Pictures, Ltd.
1/4, U'ar7vick Street, London, li'. 1
DIRECTORS
J. W. Gossage, H. A. Browne, A. McAuslane,
Ilia Salkind.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
F'rank Cadman
FILM DIRECTOR
Reginald Denham
Pall Mall Productions, Ltd.
3/5 Burliiu/ton Gardens, Loudon, IV. 1
DIRECTORS
I.othar Mendes, The Rt. Hon. Lord Ponsonby,
Harry Ham, Aubrey H. Smith, Thomas Kilbey.
The Best Method of Converting
PROJECTION ARCS
STUDIO ARCS
D.C. VENTILATING
EQUIPMENT
CHARGING BATTERIES'
SECRETARY
H. Alan Hawes
PRODUCTION MANAGER
P. C. Samuel
FILM DIRECTOR
LoTHAR Mendes
London Film Productions Limited
Denham Studios, Denham, U.vbridge,
Middlesex, Eng.
Phone: Denham 140
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Alexander Korda
DIRECTORS
Sir Connop Guthrie, Bart., K.B.E.. Edward
Stevinson, H. A. Holmes, John R. Sutro, C.
Holmes Brand.
COMPTROLLER
C. Holmes Brand
SECRETARY
E. Harry George
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Steven Pallos
PRODUCTION MANAGER
David B. Cunynghame
CHIEF OF SCENARIO DEPARTMENT
Lajos Biro
PUBLICITY MANAGER
John B. Myers
STUDIO MANAGER
P. C. Stapleton
ART DIRECTORS
Vincent Korda
Lazare Meerson
ARCHITECTS
Halfden Waller, Frederick Pusey, Lawrence Fer-
maud.
CHIEF CAMERAMAN
Georges Perinal
CAMERAMEN
Osmond Borradaile
Bernard Brown
CHIEF CUTTER
William Hornbeck
SOUND
A. W. Watkins
CHIEF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Geoffrey Boothby
WARDROBE
E. Wallis
TRICK PHOTOGRAPHY
Eddie Cohen
MUSICAL DIRECTION
Muir Mathieson
SPECIAL EFF-ECTS
Ned Mann
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
Edward Woods
Eugene Pizey
DATE OF INCORPORATION
February 13, 1932.
CAPITAL
£825,000.
Used by 700 BRITISH CINEMAS
HEWITTIC
RECTIFIERS
HEWITTIC ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., Walton-on-Thames. Surrey
Telephone: Walton-on-Thames 760
Telegrams: 'Hewittic,' Walton-on-Thames
The Mayfair Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
Denham Studios
Uxbridge, Middlesex, England
Phone: Denham 2345
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
F. M. Guedalla
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Charles Laughton
Erich Pommer
DIRECTORS
Charles Laughton, Eric Pommer, F. M. Guedalla,
A. T. Clenhalls, R. Jenks.
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SECRETARY
Frank Carpenter
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Jan. 25, 1937. London.
CAPITAL
Authorized and issued: 120,000 shares of 5/-
each.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Barclay's Bank, Ltd., 54, Lombard St., London,
E. C. 2, Ehr.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios,
Ltd.
14, Waterloo Place
London, S. W. 1, England
Phone: Whitehall 9788
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ben Goetz
DIRECTORS
Ben Goetz, Sam Eckman, Jr.. James C. Squier,
H. Sydney Wright, G. R. Webb.
SECRETARY
G. R. Webb
PRODUCER
Michael Balcon
PRODUCTION MANAGER
H. G. BOXALL
CAPITAL
£25,000 in £1 Ordinary shares.
Nettlefold Studios
Hurst Grove
Walton-on-Thames , England
Phone: Walton 1460
PROPRIETOR
Archibald Nettlefold
STUDIO MANAGER
M. C. Nicholson
ART DIRECTOR
D. Russell
SOUND ENGINEER
H. Fuller
CAMERAMAN
Geoffrey Faithfull
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
W. BOWDEN
Widgey R. Newman Productions
60 W ardour Street
London, W. 1.
'Phone: Gerrard 3827
DIRECTOR
Widgey R. Newman
SECRETARY
J. Harker
FILM DIRECTORS
W. R. Newman
R. W. Lotinga
New World Pictures, Ltd.
Denham Studios
Bucks., Eng.
Phone: Denham 2345
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Robert T. Kane
SECRETARY
L. F. Baker
DIRECTORS
Robert T. Kane. E. H. George, E. F. Storey,
Sir Edward Villiers, L. F. Baker.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, Feb. 14, 1936.
MGM — Premier Stafford
Pathe Pictures, Ltd.
(Private Company)
84 and 103 W ardour Street
London, W. 1, England
CHAIRMAN
John Maxwell
MANAGING DIRECTOR
W. J. Cell
SECRETARY
E. Mann
DIRECTORATE
John Maxwell, W. J. Gell, William Douglas
Scrimffeour.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1911.
Pathetone Studios
103 War dour Street
London, W. 1, England
Telephone: Gerrard 5701
STUDIO MANAGER
F. Watts
RECORDING ENGINEER
J. Newbury
ART DIRECTOR
W. S. MacPherson
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
J. Williamson
CAMERAMEN
M. Redknap, K. Gordon, C. R. Martin, A.
Farmer.
Pinewood Studios, Ltd.
Iver Heath
Bucks., Eng.
Phone: Iver 460
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
J. Arthur Rank
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Capt. the Hon. Richard Norton
SECRETARY
A. L. DuGON
DIRECTORS
J. A. Rank, E. Ronald Crammond, C. M. Woolf,
Capt. the Hon. Richard Norton, Charles Boot,
Herbert Wilcox, Spencer M. Reis, W. H.
Cockburn, H. G. Judd, C.B.E., A. L. Dugon,
M. L. Axworthy.
GENERAL MANAGER
J. B. Sloan
STUDIO MANAGER
H. G. Coward
CONSULTING ART DIRECTOR
L. P. Williams
Premier Stafford Productions, Ltd.
Sound City
Shepperton, Middlesex, England
Phone: Chertsey 2291
MANAGING DIRECTOR
John Stafford
DIRECTORS
John Stafford, H. L. M. Cotter, W. Victor
Hanbury.
SECRETARY
M. Knopmuss
FILM DIRECTOR
W. V. Hanbury
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
May 14, 1936. London.
CAPITAL
£100 in 1,000 Ordinary shares.
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Rock — Sound City
Rock Studios Limited
Bore ham Wood
Elstree, Herts., England
Telephone: Elstree 1644
Registered Office:
Astor House, Aldzvych, London. W. C. 2.
CHAIRMAN
J. Henry Iles
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Joe Rock
DIRECTORS
J. Henry Iles, Joe Rock, H. F. B. lies. H. L.
Goldby.
SECRETARY
Ivor Iles
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Frank Mills
STUDIO MANAGER
Gerry Blattner
ART DIRECTOR
George Provis
CHIEF CAMERAMAN
Ernest Palmer
STILLS
H. W. Devereux
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Cyril Ray
DANCE DIRECTOR
Larry Ceballos
FILM DIRECTORS
James Seymour, Bernard Vorhaus, Michael
Powell.
FILM EDITOR
Sam Simmonds
SLIM HAND
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
JESSIE MATTHEWS
PRODUCTIONS
"HEAD OVER HEELS"
"GANGWAY"
LONDON, ENGLAND
MAKE-UP
Jock Cunningham
DISTRIBUTION
Norman File
PUBLICITY MANAGER
G. R. M. Mutter
SCENARIO EDITOR
Syd Courtenay
SCENARIO STAFF
Scott Pembroke, Lester Powell, Georgie Harris,
Barry Peak, E. P. Thorne, Jack Byrd.
CHIEF SOUND ENGINEER
William H. O. Sweeny
WARDROBE
Jack Raynor
DRESS DESIGNER
Ren£e Granville
CONTRACT STARS
Harry Roy, Nellie Wallace, "Princess Pearl,"
Zarah Leander.
Soskin Productions, Ltd.
Sackville House
40 Piccadilly, London, IV. 1.
Phone: REqent 2616
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
S. SOSKIN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Paul Soskin
DIRECTORS
S. Soskin, P. Soskin, Major C. H. Bell, O.B.E.
Sound City (Distributors) Ltd.
193, W ardour Street
London, IV. 1, England
Phone: Gerrard 4962
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Norman Loudon
SECRETARY
L. Grandfield Hill
DIRECTORS
N. Loudon, L. Grandfield Hill, W. L. Garton.
GENERAL MANAGER
Sam Phillips
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
A. S. Whittaker
Sound City (Films), Ltd.
Studios and Offices:
Sound City, Shepperton, Middlesex
Telephone: Chertsey 2211
Restaurant and Artistes: Chertsey 32S8
Casting and Export Offices:
W ardour House, 193 W ardour Street,
London, England
Telephone: Gerrard 4962
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Norman G. W. Loudon
SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER
L. Grandfield Hill
DIRECTORS
Norman G. W. Loudon, J. P. Steacv, L. Grand-
field Hill.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
W. L. Garton
STUDIO MANAGER
P. Bell
EXPORT
W. L. Garton
MASTER CARPENTER
A. Payne
CHIEF ENGINEER
T. R. Duxon
SOUND RECORDIST
T. K. Byers
CAPITAL AUTHORIZED
£175,000 in 6% Cumulative Participating Prefer-
ence Shares of £1 each, £175,000 in Ordinary
Shares of 5/- each.
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5 MOBILE TRUCKS
60 ACRES AND COVERED
POOL FOR TRICK SHOTS
110,000 5Q. FEET
FLOOR SPACE
RCA HIGH FIDELITY ULTRA
VIOLET RAY t MARCONI VISATONE,
fK
LATEST BACK PROJECTION
AND CRANES
EXECUTIVES
CONTEMPLATING
PRODUCTION
IN
ENGLAND
EVERY FACILITY IS AT
YOUR SERVICE IN
BRITAIN'S GREATEST
STUDIOS
AT
ECONOMICAL RENTALS
•
OVER 20% OF THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF PICTURES MADE
IN ENGLAND ARE PRODUCED AT
SOUND CITY
SHEPPERTON
L O N
SOUND CITY (films) LTD
WARDOUR HOUSE, 193 WARDOUR ST.. LONDON, Wl,
- grams: SOUNCITY RATH LONDON.
1069
Stafford— U. K. Films
John Stafford Productions, Ltd.
Sound City, Shepperton, Middlesex
Telephone: Chertsey 2291-2292-2293
CHAIRMAN
Major Philip Hanburv
DIRECTORS
Major Philip Hanbury, John Stafford, George H.
Kennedy, W. Victor Hanbury, Harwood L. M.
Cotter, H. Alan Hawes.
SECRETARY
M. Knopmuss
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
May 17, 1933, London.
NUMBER OF SHARES
1000 2/- Ordinary. No preference.
Stafford Studios Linnited
Sound City, Shepperton, Middlesex, England
Phone: Chertsey 2291
CHAIRMAN
John Stafford
DIRECTORS
John Stafford, W. V. Hanbury, H. L. M. Cotter,
M. Knopmuss.
SECRETARY
H. L. M. Cotter
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
October 30th, 1935. London.
NUMBER OF SHARES
1,000 at £1. No Preference.
Standard International Pictures, Ltd.
199, Piccadilly, London, W. 1
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Robert B. Solomon
DIRECTORS
R. B. Solomon, E. V. Falk, C. M. Origo. K. C.
Alexander, E. J. B. Rose.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
M. Delamar
FILM DIRECTOR
Alfred Zeisler
Strand Filnn Co., Ltd.
37/39, Oxford Street, London, W. 1
DIRECTORS
Donald F. Taylor, Ralph Keene, C. L. Hesel-
tine, C. H. Clarke.
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTIONS
Paul Rot ha
FILM DIRECTORS
Alexander Shaw, J. B. Holmes. Stanley Hawes.
Technicolor, Ltd.
Bath Road, Harmondsworth
West Drayton, Middlesex
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Kay Harrison, Frank R. Oates.
SECRETARY
L. C. PUSEY
DIRECTORS
Sir Adrian Baillie, Bart., H. St. George Syms,
C. Holmes Brand.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, July 22, 1935.
CAPITAL
Issued, 410,000 £1 shares: 205,000 "A," 205,000
"B."
Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Union House
IS Regent Street, London, IV. 1, England
Phone: Whitehall 8484
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
David Bernhard
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Charles Frederick Bernhard
SECRETARY
Alfred Ernest Davis
DIRECTORS
David Bernhard, C. F'. Bernhard, Laurence Jo-
seph Clements.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, Dec. 15, 1936.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £6,500,000 in 2,000,000 Redeemable
6 per cent Cumulative First Preference shares
of £1; 1,500,000 Redeemable 6 per cent
Cumulative Second Preference shares of £1:
10,000,000 "A" Ordinary shares of 5/-;
2,000,000 Ordinary of 5/-.
Issued: £3,255,025 in 657,406 First Preference,
657,406 Second Preference, 5,839,227 "A"
Ordinaries, 1,961,628 Ordinaries.
The company was formed to take over Union
Cinema Co., Ltd., Oxford and Berkshire Cine-
mas, Ltd., and National Provincial Cinemas,
Ltd., and in exchange for the assets of these
companies allotted 657,406 each of First and
Second Preference shares and 1,960,421 Ordi-
nary shares.
Toeplitz Productions, Ltd.
15, Hanover Square, W. 1.
London, W. 1., England.
Tel. May fair 3614.
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Sir Charles Petrie, Bt.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ludovico Toeplitz de Grand Ry.
SECRETARY
A. L. Roper
DIRECTORS
Sir Charles Petrie, Bt. (Chairman), Giuseppe
Toeplitz, Ludovico Toeplitz de Grand Ry
(Managing Director), Major Walton d'E.
Williams, Walter Robert Creighton.
EILM DIRECTORS
Kurt Bernhardt
PHOTOGRAPHY
Franz Planer
ART DIRECTOR
Andr£ Andreiev
PUBLICITY MANAGER
T. Lageard
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, 1934.
Trafalgar Film Productions, Ltd.
293, Regent Street, London, W. 1
Telephone: Langham 1851
CHAIRMAN
Louis Antoine Neel
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS
Max Schach
L. A. Neel
DIRECTORS
L. A. Neel, Max Schach, A. Beverley Baxter,
M.P., H. A. Procter, M.A., L.L.D.. M.P.
SECRETARY
D. R. A. Jones
FILM DIRECTORS
Karl Grune
Rowland V. Lee
U. K. Films, Ltd.
91, Regent Street, London, W. 1
Phone: Regent 7560
CHAIRMAN
Sir Harry Brittain, K.B.E.. C.M.G.. L.L.D.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
John Barter
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ALFRED
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LONDON
W. p. LIPSCOMB
AUTHOR
"LES MISERABLES"
(SCREEN PLAY AND DIALOGUE)
*"A TALE OF TWO CITIES"
(SCREEN PLAY)
*"UNDER TWO FLAGS"
(SCREEN PLAY AND DIALOGUE)
*"CLIVE OF INDIA"
(PLAY AND SCREEN PLAY)
*"THE GARDEN OF ALLAH"
(SCREEN PLAY)
*ln collaboration
1071
Wainwrlght — Wyndham
DIRECTORS
Sir Harry Brittain, K.B.E., C.M.G., L.L.D.
John Barter, L. G. Hill, N. Loudon.
SECRETARY
A. G. AUKETT
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Wallace Orton
FILM DIRECTORS
John Baxter
Wallace Orton
J. G. & R. B. Wainwrlght, Ltd.
62, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, IV. 1
Phone: Gerrard 4948
DIRECTORS
J. G. Wainwright
R. B. Wainwright
FILM DIRECTORS
Andrew Marton
Reginald Denham
PRODUCER
R. B. Wainwright
CASTING DIRECTOR
Weston Drurv
SCENARIO EDITOR
RussEXL Medcraft
PRODUCTION MANAGER
John R. Sloan
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Kenneth Home, Peter Bolton.
CAMERAS
Basil Emmott, B. Lapresle.
FILM EDITORS
A. Bates, L. Norman.
ART DIRECTORS
Peter Proud, M. Kelph.
RECORDING ENGINEER
H. C. Pearson
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
C. EVEMY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
B. Powell
PROPERTY MASTER
H. Hanney
BUYER F'OR PRODUCTIONS
Jack Gilbert
Warner Bros.-First National
Productions, Ltd.
Broom Road, Teddinqton, Middlesex, England
Phone : Kingston 2181
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Irving Asher
SECRETARY
F. V. RoYCE. F.C.A.
DIRECTORS
Irving Asher, D. E. Griffiths, Dr. E. G. M.
Fletcher, Max Milder. H. T. Fellows.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
August 28, 1931.
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Irving Asher
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
William Collier Jr.. Jerome J. Jackson.
SECRETARY
F. V. RoYCE. F.C.A.
STUDIO MANAGER
A. M. Salomon
Herbert Wilcox Productions, Ltd.
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks.
Phone: Iver 460
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Herbert S. Wilcox
DIRECTOR
J. R. Stephens
SECRETARY
A. L. DuGON, A.C.A.
BANKING AFFILIATION
Westminster Bank, Ltd., Charing Cross Branch.
Wyndham Films, Ltd.
60, M'ardoUr Street, London, W. 1
Phone: Gerrard 6826
CHAIRMAN
Major K. Horan
MANAGING DIRECTOR
J. B. Wyndham
SECRETARY
H. B. Slaughter
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British Artists' Manage'rs, Agents
[All addresses are London]
Allan's Agkncy, Ltd., 1-2 Wardour St &
1 Coventry St., W. 1. Phone: GERrard
3473.
Arcana Star Management, Stcinway Hall
W. 1. MAYfair 0252/3.
Arram, David, 80 Regent St., W. 1 REG-
ent 5638.
AzA, Bert, 22 Charing X Rd W C 2
TEMple Bar 5047.
Bader, David A., Ltd., 10 Haymarket, S.
W. 1. WHItehall 2875.
Barris's Agency, 26 Charing X Rd W C
2. TEMple Bar 2587.
Barrie & Smith, Broadmead House 21
Panton St., S.W. 1, WHItehall 7424/5 '
Bentley's Agency, 62 Shaftesbury Ave W
1. GERrard 6606. '
Blackburn, G., 80 Regent St., W 1 REG-
ent 6945.
Blackmore, Herbert, "Bloxworth" Ember
Lane, Esher, Surrey. EMberbrooke 1210.
Bloom, Eric, 60 Haymarket, SW 1
WHItehall 6977.
Bloomfield, Jack, 8-10 Charing X Rd W
C. 2. WHItehall 1619.
Bolton's Film & Theatrical Agency 6
Denman St., W. 1. GERrard 3883.
Boganny, 19 Charing X Rd., W.C 2 TEM-
ple Bar 1619.
Bramlins, Ltd., 17 Shaftesbury Ave W 1
GERrard 4407. > • •
Brady, F. A. Norton, 28 Brewer St W 1
GERrard 3910. ' "
Burns Variety & Cinema Agency Ltd
Suite 17, 26 Charing X Road., W.C 2
TEMple Bar 1682.
Bright, R. Golding, 20 Green St., W C ?
WHItehall 3619.
British & Continental Plays, Ltd., Remo
House, 310 Regent St., W. 1. LANgham
3383.
Britt & Co (Leo), 91 Shaftesbury Ave W
1. GERrard 2168. '
Cambrose, Herbert, ZI Golden Sq W 1
GERrard 2052. " '
Cine Plays, 17 Berkeley Sq., W. 1 MAY-
fair 4361.
Clarbour, Percy, 132 Shaftesbury Ave W
1. GERrard 6156. '
Claff, Lionel, Imperial House, Regent St
W. 1. REGent 1838.
Co.ates, Victor, Imperial House, Regent St
W. 1. REGent 5833.
CoLLiNsoN, John, 16 Cliveden Place S W
1. SLOane 8164/5.
Connie's, Ltd., 92 Regent St., W. 1. REG-
ent 2531/2.
Courtney, Gordon, 24 Haymarket, S.W. 1.
WHItehall 7785.
Daniel-Mayer Co., Ltd., 3 Golden Sq., W.
1. GERrard 5855.
Dean, Ralph, 56-58 Whitcomb St., S.W. 1.
WHItehall 3255/6.
De Leon, Herbert, 91 Shaftesbury Ave., W.
1. GERrard 0785.
Denton & Warner's Agency, Ltd., 26
Gloucester Mans : 140a Shaftesbury Ave.,
W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 7267.
Equity, 91 Regent St., W. 1. REGent 2915.
Ferrier, Charles, 12 Shaftesbury Ave., W.
1. TEMple Bar 6151.
Film Artistes' Assoc., Kingly Court, Beak
St., W. 1. REGent 5023.
Film Rights, 24 Whitcomb St., S. W. 1.
WHItehall 8896.
Finlayson, Robert, Imperial House, Re-
gent St., W. 1. REGent 4330.
Foster's Agency, Piccadilly House, W. 1.
REGent 5367/8.
Graham-Diamond Agency, 5 Green St., W.
C. WHItehall 6010.
Gliddon, John, 106 Regent St., W. 1. RE-
gent 3970.
"G-W" Direction, 115 Shaftesbury Ave.,
W. 1. TEMple Bar 6915.
Goodheart, 10 Dayley St., W.C. 1. MU-
seum 4063.
Gordon, Harbord, 55 St. Martin's Lane, W.
C. 8. TEMple Bar 8985/6.
Harmans, Victory House, Regent St., W.
1. REGent 7321/2.
Harris, Irving, 171 Wardour St., W. 1.
GERrard 5932.
Italia Conti, 15 Lamb's Conduit St., W.C.
1. HOLborn 8266.
I. V. T. A. Agency, 31 Lyle St., W.C. 2.
GERrard 1931.
Henschel's Variety & Entertainment
Agency, Charing X Rd., W.C. 2. TEM-
ple Bar 3986.
Heppner, Rosa, 26 Gloucester Mans : Cam-
bridge Circus, W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 2392.
Horsfield's Agency, Ltd., 40 Shaftesbury
Ave., W. 1. GERard 1370.
Hyson, Carl, 11 Wardour St., W. 1. GER-
rard 6769.
Jay, Sydney, Ltd., Palace House, 128-132
Shaftesbury Ave., W. 1. GERrard 7351.
King, Nelson, 48 St Martin's Lane. W.C.
2. TEMple Bar 5186.
Krant, Alexander, 29 High St., New Ox-
ford St., W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 5252.
Layton, Robert, 1 Long Acre, W.C. 2.
TEMple Bar 9248/9.
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LrsMAN, Ena G, 98 Charing X Rd. * W.C.
GILlingham 5596.
LiSMAN, Robert G., 134 Piccadilly, W. 1.
GROvesnor 2531.
LovETT, Ena G., 98 Charing X Rd., W.C.
2. GERrard 2513/4.
Lowe, Harry, 7 Wardour St., W. 1. GER-
rard 4143.
Lyon, Montagne (Ltd), Union House, 15
Regent St., S.W. 1. WHItehall 8484.
Mann, Christopher, Sackville House, Pic-
cadilly, W. 1.
McCrossan (Film) Agency, 53 Haymar-
ket, S.W. 1. WHItehall 1383.
Mitchell, Michael, Imperial House, Re-
gent St., W. 1. REGent 1761.
Moore, W. E. & Co., Ltd., 17 Waterloo PI.,
Pall Mall, S.W. 1. WHItehall 5214.
MoRRELL, Graham, 3 Burlington Gds., W. 1.
REGent 1101.
Morrison's, Joe (Agency), 18 Charing
X Rd., W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 1369.
National Booking Agency, Ltd., 15 Regent
St., S.W. 1. WHItehall 8484.
Naughton's Rex Agency, 115 Shaftesbury
Ave., W. C. 2. TEMple Bar 7841.
Norris & Simons, 8-10 Charing X Rd., W.
C. 2. TEMple Bar 2983.
O'Bryen, Charles, National House, War-
dour St., W. 1. GERard 4042.
O'Bryen, Linnit & Dunfee, 28 Brook St.,
W. 1. MAYfair 0111.
Ormonde, Louis, 80 Regent St., W. 1. RE-
gent 6880.
Parnell & Zeitlin, 11 Golden Sq., W. 1.
GERrard 2716.
Pacey's Agency, Imperial House, 80 Re-
gent St., W. 1. REGent 2264.
Pinker, James B. (& Son), Talbot House,
Arundel St., W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 7384.
Producers' & Managers' Agency, Ltd., 52
Haymarket, S.W. 1. WHItehall 5961.
Reeves & Lamport, Ltd., 14 Regent St., S.
W. 1. WHItehall 8296.
Rignold, Harry, 91 Mortimer St., W. 1.
LANgham 3829.
Schulberg, Ad (Ltd), 7 Park Lane, W. 1.
GROvesnor 3095.
Screen Services, Ltd., Victory House, Re-
gent St., W. 1. REGent 4826.
Sexznick, Myron (London, Ltd.), Byron
House, 79 St. James's St., S.W. 1. WHIte-
hall 9654.
Sheldon's, Horace (Agency), 26 Charing
X Rd., W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 7666.
Simons, Elkam, 8 Charing X Rd., W.C. 2.
TEMple Bar 2983.
Stage & Screen Bureau, 74a Regent St.,
W. 1. WHItehall 8761.
Taft, 19 Charing X Rd., W.C. 2. WHIte-
hall 5504.
T hacker, Audrey, 42 Cranbourne St., W.
C. 2. GERard 4110.
Turner & Schooling, Ltd., 14-16 Regent
St., S.W. 1. REGent 4414.
Urry, Leonard, 110 Jermyn St., S. W. 1.
WHItehall 8711/2.
Wardour Agency, Carlton House, Regent
St., W. 1. WHItehall 8302.
Whitcomb Variety Agency, 1 Whitcomb
Court, Whitcomb St., W.C. 2. WHIte-
hall 5901.
Wieland Agency, Ltd., 16-17 Jermyn St.,
S.W. 1. REGent 1141.
WiLKA, Erika (Agency), 58 Dean St., W.
1. GERrard 7363.
WoLHEiM, Eric, 18 Charing X Rd., W.C. 2.
TEMple Bar 7363/4.
Processing Laboratories
(Film Printers)
AUTOMATIC (BARNES. 1932) LTD. National
House, Wardour St., W. 1. Phone: GERrard
5535-6, and Charles St., Barnes, S.W. 13., PROs-
pect 1073.
BRENT LABORATORIES (Topical Film Co..
Ltd.,) North Circular Rd., Cricklewood, N.W. 2.
GLAdstone 4271.
COMMERCIAL FILMS, Furze Hill Rd., Elstree.
ELStree 1296.
DENHAM LABORATORIES LTD., Denham,
Bucks. DENham 214.
DUNNING PROCESS (ENGLAND) LTD., 71-73
Whitfield St., W. 1. and 10 North Court, Chitty
St., Tottenham Court Rd., W. 1. MUSeum 0302.
ELSTREE FILM LABORATORIES LTD., B.I.P.
Studios, Shenley Rd., Boreham Wood, Elstree.
ELStree 1600.
FILM LABORATORIES, LTD., 90 Wardour St.,
W. 1. GERrard 3265.
GASPARCOLOR LTD., 3 St. James's Sq., S.W. 1.
WHItehall 8701-2.
HENDERSON'S FILM LABORATORIES. 18 St.
Johns Rd., S.W. 25. LIVingstone 2256.
HUMPHRIES, GEORGE & CO., (Laboratories).
71-77 Whitfield St., W. 1. and 10 North Court,
Chitty St., Tottenham Court Rd., W. 1. MUSeum
0302.
KAY (WEST END) LABORATORIES LTD., 22
Soho Square, W. 1. GERrard 4092.
LYNES, B. J. LTD., 9a Diana Place. Euston Rd.,
N.W. 1. EUSton 4082.
OLYMPIC KINEMATOGRAPH LABORATOR-
IES LTD., School Rd., N.W. 10. WILlesden
7233 & 5182.
STANDARD KINE LABORATORIES LTD., 87
Wardour St.. W. 1. GERrard 1330 and Ports-
m.outh Rd.. Thames Ditton. EMBerbrooke 2350.
STRANGE, R. E. & CO.. LTD., 12 Little Den-
mark St.. W.C. 2. TEMple Bar 1728.
STUDIO FILM LABORATORIES LTD.. 80 War-
dour St.. W. 1. GERrard 1365.
TECHNICOLOR LTD.. Bath Rd., Harmonds-
worth, Mddx. WESt Drayton 2211.
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Personnel of
British Companies
(Other Than Production)
Associated British Picture Corporation,
Limited
Film House
Wardour Street
London, W. 1
CHAIRMAN
John Maxwell
SECRETARY
George Hind Gaunt
DIRECTORATE
John Maxwell, Sir Clement Kinloch-Cooke, Bart.,
K.B.E.; Jerome Denny Bright, William Doug-
las Scrimgeour, Maurice Arthur Dent and
Robert Gordon Simpson, M.C.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
March 20, 1926.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £4,000,000 divided into 2,000,000
6 per cent, first Cumulative Preference Shares
of £1 each and 8,000,000 Ordinary Shares of
Ss. each.
Issued: 2,000.000 6 per cent, first Cumulative
Preference Shares of £1 each fully paid and
6,500,000 Ordinary Shares of 5s. each fully
paid.
Automaticket, Ltd.
197, Wardour Street
London, IV. 1, England
Phone: Gerrard 3482
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
H. Drummond Black
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Percy Phillipson
SECRETARY
B. L. Blampied
DIRECTORS
James Frazer, JI. Drummond Black, J. Eskdale
Fishburn, Percy Phillipson.
CAPITAL
Issued, £35,000 Ordinary. Company incorpor-
ated in London.
British Independent Exhibitors
(Distribution) Co., Ltd.
6, Arlington Street
London, S. IV. 1
Phone: Reqent 7464
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Capt. a. C. N. Dixey
DIRECTORS
GENERAL DIRECTORS
Capt. A. C. N. Dixey, J. H. lies, F. W. Ast-
bury. J.P., G. M. Heap, A. George Smith. O.
E. Wetzel.
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORS
R. E. Richards, Richard Dooner, J. X. Prender-
gast, R. McLaughlin, James Milner, M.C.,
M.P.
SECRETARY
W. M. Campbell, F.C.I.S.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
April 30, 1937. London.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £200,000 in 1,600,000 Ordinary
shares of Two Shillings each and 400,000
Franchise shares of Two Shillings each.
Franchise shares may only be held by inde-
pendent exhibitors and confer the right to ap-
point five Exhibitor Directors against six Gen-
eral Directors. They also give preferential
right to product produced for and distributed
by the company. Issued: On May 10, 1937,
the company had issued 100,000 Franchise
shares and offered 1,100,000 Ordinary shares
for public subscription.
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
139 IV ardour Street
London, W. 1
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jos. Friedman
SECRETARY
George J. Maidment, A.S.A.A.. F.C.I.S.
DIRECTORATE
Harry Cohn, Jack Cohn, H. Sydney Wright, A.
Schneider, G. R. Webb, Ma.x Thorpe and Jos.
Friedman.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
September 17, 1929.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £25,000.
Fox British Pictures, Ltd.
Registered Office: Fox Studios
Wembley Park, Middlese.v
Phone: Wembley 3000
DIRECTORS
W. J. Hutchinson (American), F. L. Harley
(American), E. Gartside, Roy Simmonds, Alex
Bryce.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 26, 1932, London.
CAPITAL
Authorized share capital 100 at £1 each. Issued
S at £1 each.
Gasparcoior, Ltd.
3, St. James's Square
London, S. W. 1, Enoland
Phone: Whitehall 8701
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Thomas S. Wilding
SECRETARY
H. G. Jessop
DIRECTORS
T. S. Wilding. Imre Caspar, Adrian B. Klein.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Adrian B. Klein
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, August 20, 1934.
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Gaumont — RCA Photophone
Saumont-British Picture Corporation,
Ltd.
Film House, ll'urdour Street
London. IV. \
Phone: Gerrard 9292
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Isidore Ostrer
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mark Ostrer
DIRECTORS
Isidore Ostrer, Mark Ostrer, Maurice Ostrer,
Col. H. A. Micklem. C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.,
Sidney R. Kent, John Maxwell, C. H. Dade,
Allan Messer, Robt. T. Kane, Ian P. Little.
SECRETARY
W. B. Robinson
CAPITAL
£6,250,000. (For details see "Financial State-
ments of British Companies.")
G. B. Equipments, Ltd.
142-150 Wardour Street
London, IV. 1, England
DIRECTORATE
Maurice Ostrer, H. Clayton, I. H. Cremieu-
Javal.
SECRETARY
H. S. White
DATE OF INCORPORATION
June 9, 1933.
CAPITAL
Authorized and Issued: £5,000 of £1 each.
S. B. Screen Services, Ltd.
142-150 Wardour Street
London, W. 1, England
SECRETARY
W. B. Robinson
DIRECTORATE
Mark Ostrer, Maurice Ostrer, A. W. Jarratt,
I. Cremieu-Javal, Basil Davies.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 31, 1933.
CAPITAL
Authorized and Issued: £15,000 of £1 each.
Kodak Limited
Kodak House
Kinpsway
London, W.C. 2, England
SECRETARY
William Heatley Faulkner
DIRECTORATE
Walter Gregory Bent, Ernest Edgar Blake, Frank
William Lovejoy, Francis Charles Mattison,
John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, Lieut.
Colonel, G. E. Bromley-Martin, J. C. Denison-
Pender, E. A. W. Maitland, W. R. Webb, H.
S. Carpenter.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
November 15, 1898.
CAPITAL
Authorized and Issued: 350,000 £1 ordinary
shares.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd.
19-21 Tower Street
London, IV. C. 2, England
MANAGING DIRECTOR
S. Eckman, Jr.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
August 20, 1924.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £200,000. Issued: 100,000 Ordinary
Shares of £1 each, and 57,455 7 per cent
Preference Shares.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd.
162/170 Wardour Street
London, W. 1, Enciland
Phone: Gerrard 7700
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
John Cecil Graham
SECRETARY
Edward Ayres
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
William E. L. Mollan
DIRECTORS
J. C. Graham, Cecil Frank Karuth. Edw.nrd
Ayres.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, May 22, 1912.
CAPITAL
£20,000, Ordinary.
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.
New Gallery House
123 Regent Street
London, W. 1, England
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mark Ostrer
SECRETARY
Edmund A. Crisp
DIRECTORATE
Mark Ostrer, Sir William F.
Ostrer, Col. H. A. Micklem,
D.S.O., and A. W. Jarratt.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
November 12, 1909.
CAPITAL, AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED
£3,200,000 divided into 100,000 7}^ per cent
"A" Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each.
600,000 7J4 per cent "B" Cumulative Preference
Shares of £1 each.
2,000,000 7}4 per cent Cumulative Participating
Preferred Ordinary Shares of £1 each.
1,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 10 each.
Jury, Maurice
C.B., C.M.G.,
SECRETARY
G. R. Webb
DIRECTORATE
S. Eckman, Jr
Arthur M. Loew, J. Robert
Rubin, H. Sydney Wright and J. C. Squier.
Radio Pictures, Ltd.
2, 3 and 4 Dean Street
Soho
London, W. 1, England
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ralph Hanbury
SECRETARY
G. W. Dawson
DIRECTORATE
Ralph Hanbury, Alfred Clark, Merlin II. Ayles-
worth, Randle F. Holme, G. W. Dawson.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
June 18, 1930.
CAPITAL
Authorized and Issued: £10,000 in 10,000 Or-
dinary Shares of £1 each.
R. C. A. Photophone, Ltd.
Elect ra House, Victoria Embankment
London. W. C. 2. England
Phone: Temple Bar 2971
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Bernhard Gardner
GENERAL MANAGER AND SECRETARY
A. Collins
DIRECTORS
B. Gardner, E. T. Cunningham, J. Moxon Broad,
F. R. Deakins, B. E. G. Mittell, R. H. Oxley.
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WORLD-WIDE PICTURES LTD.
INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTORS
BRITISH FILMS Covering All AMERICAN FILMS
^'"' Foreign ^'''"
DOMINIONS— COLONIES ^ i . ENGLAND— DOMINIONS
AND AMERICA Markets ^^p colonies
WORLD-WIDE PICTURES LTD.
DIRECTORS: EDWARD L. KLEIN (U. S. A.) LOUIS MORRIS
lT.\\\Zr. 52. SHAFTESBURY AVE.. LONDON. W.l l\'.'.:.V:i
STUNT ARTISTE
EDDIE NEWMAN
"Nothing's Too Dangerous for Eddie!"
WING WALKING, HORSE FALLING, CAR CRASHING,
ETC. EXPERT AT BOXING, WRESTLING AND FENCING.
ALL TYPES OF CHARACTER ACTING AND DIALECTS.
23 GLOUCESTER PLACE, PORTMAN SQUARE, LONDON, W.I.
WELBECK 3515 WEEK ENDS: BEDFORD 3551
JOHN
W. COSSACE
PRODUCER
LONDON &
CONTINENTAL PICTURES, LTD.
REGENCY HOUSE WARWICK STREET
LONDON
BR TISH
BRUCE ALLAN
London
EMP RE
Coverage
Every Week In
•
CLIFF HOLT
Australia
K. G. GIDWANEY
India
J. A. COWAN
Canada
MOTION
P CTURE
HERALD
1077
Scophony — World-Wide
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Sept. 10, 1929.
CAPITAL
Authorized and issued, £10,000.
Scophony, Ltd.
Thornwood Lodge, Campden Hill
London, W. 8. England
Phone: Park 8181
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Sir Maurice Bonham Carter, K.C.B., K.CA^O.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
W. S. Verrells
MANAGING DIRECTOR
S. Sagall
DIRECTORS
Sir Maurice Bonham Carter, K.C.B., K.C.V.O.
W. S. \'errei.ls
S. Sagall
Oscar Deiitsch
Arthur Levey
G. W. Walton
L. L. Whyte
E. T. Wyborn
SECRETARY
Albert Fletchek
United Picture Theatres, Ltd.
New Gallery House
123 Regent Street
W. 1.
CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mark Ostker
SECRETARY
E. A. Crisp
DIRECTORATE
Mark Ostrer, A. W. Jarratt, A. E. dc B.
Jennings.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
January 12, 1928.
CAPITAL
Authorized: £525,000 divided into 500,000 10
per cent Participating Preferred Ordinary
Shares of £1 each and 500,000 Deferred
Shares of Is. each.
Issued: 500,000 10 per cent Participating Pre-
ferred Ordinary Shares of £1 each and 400,-
000 Deferred Shares of Is. each.
Walt Disney Mickey Mouse, Ltd.
62, Shaftesbury Avenue
London, W. \, England
Phone: Gerrard 7466
MANAGING DIRECTOR
George Kamen
SECRETARY
J. Mearns
DIRECTORS
T. Swan, M.A., L.L.B., W. B. Levy.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, July, 1933.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank of America, 12 Nicholas Lane, E. C. 4.
Midland Bank, Ltd., 50 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W. 1.
Wardour Films, Ltd.
Film House Wardour Street
London, W.\, England
Now absorbed by its parent company. Associated
British Pictures Corp., Ltd., and trades as the
Distribution Branch of that company.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd.
Warner House
Wardour Street
London, W.l, England
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Majc Milder
SECRETARY
W. Turner
DIRECTORATE
Max Milder, S. E. Morris, D. E. Griffiths, Dr.
E. G. M. Fletcher, J. Walton Brown.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
June 8. 1912, as Vitagraph Co., Ltd.; title
changed November 1, 1926.
CAPITAL
Authorized «nd Isr.ued: £5,000.
Western Electric Co., Ltd.
Bush House
Aldwvch, London, W. C. 2, England
Phone: Temple Bar 1001
MANAGING DIRECTOR
W. A. Bach
SECRETARY
J. Henry Somake
DIRECTORS
W. A. Bach, Whitford Drake, E. M. Hall, J. A.
Hall. H. L. Marsterson, J. Henry Somake,
H. C. Humphrey.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
London, April 15, 1929.
CAPITAL
Authorized and issued: £20,000.
World-Wide Pictures, Ltd.
52 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, W. 1, England
Telephone: Gerrard 4154
Cable Address: Ukusafilms, London
DIRECTORS
Edward L. Klein, Louis Morris.
International Sales and Distribution of British
and American Motion Pictures.
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ERIC MASCHWITZ
Lyrics of THESE FOOLISH THINGS."
"THE WORLD IS MINE." etc.
Author-Producer of "BALALAIKA" at
His Majesty's Theatre, London
GEORGE POSFORD
COMPOSER
"BALALAIKA"
London's Most Successful Musical Play
"TRANSATLANTIC "THE WORLD
RHAPSODY" IS MINE"
Modernistic Tone Poem From
Composed in Honour of "Gay Desperado"
Maiden Voyage R.M.S. with
Queen Mary Nino Martini
1079
Financial Statements of
British Companies
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PICTURE
CORPORATION, LTD.
Consolidated Statement, March 31, 1936:
Liabilities:
Issued Capital: 1936 193S
6 per cent First Cumulative £ £
Preference Shares. £1 2,000.000 1.400.000
Ordinary Shares, 5/— 1,550,000 1,550,000
Total issued capital 3,550,000 2,950,000
Loan Capital:
5 per cent First Mortgage
Stock 3,500,(XX) 2.500.000
Debentures, Mortgages and
Secured Loans of Sub-
sidiaries 1,134,229 1,419,106
Creditors 584,749 625,551
Reserves 1,149,729 865,714
Credit balance from Profit
and Loss acct 632,045 503,380
Total Liabilities 10,510,000 8,911,000
Land, buildings, plant 7,945,227 6,870,652
Film productions 545,973 551.128
Investments 821,927 683,549
Debtors 853,021 516,922
Stocks 75,886 79,814
Cash 268,006 209,082
Total Assets 10,510,000 8,911,000
Balance Sheet, March 31, 1936:
Liabilities:
Capital as above 3,550,000 2.950,000
Loan capital as above 3,500,000 2,500,000
Subsidiaries, current and
loan accts 6,090 67,974
Creditors 10,076 10.133
Reserve for Depreciation 125,000
General Reserve 1,000,000 837,194
Net Profit 639,850 373,753
Total Liabilities 8,816.787 6,907,111
Assets:
Land, buildings, plant, etc... 5.872.188 4,479,544
Capital of Associated Brit-
ish Cinemas. £2,024,805,
less £1,352,068 balance for
properties transferred 672,737 671,895
Shares and Debentures of
other subsidiaries 478,330 278,570
Capital of British Inter-
national Pictures, Ltd.,
Wardour Films, Ltd., and
British Instructional Films 600,641 590,638
Current and loan accts. of
above 676,747 685,373
Investments 17,148 11,843
Debtors 229,671
Cash 221,192 180,872
Proceeds Debenture Stock.. 8,499 8,375
Mortgage and Debenture
issue expenses 39,630
Total Assets 8,816,787 6,907,111
Profit and Loss Account:
Interest on Mortgage and
86,421
Interest, First Mortgage De-
benture Stock
Income Tax, balance
Net Profit carried to Balance
Sheet
128,804
71,405
639,850
926,482
Trading Profit in Year
Dividend on Ordinary Shares 1254percent lOpercent
V
BRITISH and DOMINIONS
FILM CORPORATION, LTD.
1936
1935
Liabilities:
£
£
Ordinary Shares. 500.000 at
£1
500,000
500,000
Advances from distributors.
16,845
22,500
Creditors
49,271
92,380
Bank Overdraft
109,484
Total Liabilities
566,117
724,364
Fixed Assets :
Freehold land and buildings
56,636
165,658
Fixed plant and equipment..
8,911
35,667
Western Electric equipment
45,877
662
Investtnent in Subsidiary and
Debenture
120
119
Investment in Pinewood
Studios: 75,000 £1 shares.
75,000
Current Acct. to be liqui-
dated by allotment of Pine-
70,275
Total fixed assets
211,606
247,302
Floating Assets:
Cash
28,506
920
34,146
89,100
Unexpired expenses
807
1,849
Film Productions:
Released
31,687
194,112
Unreleased
80,154
119,141
Rights etc
6,167
7 995
Advance in respect of pro-
5,093
5,000
Stores, work in progress..
11,144
7,722
Commission on underwriting
shares, and brokerage
23,725
23,725
Balance expenses of share
1,929
1,929
Profit and Loss Acct.:
Deficit Nov. 2. 1935
25,548
25,548
Loss, Nov. 1935-Oct. 1936..
105,599
Total
566,117
724,364
Depreciation written off
121,683
58,836
Depreciation Fixed Assets,
including those affected by
studio fire, 1936
3 ,407
19,291
Surplus of Revenue from
studio, including fire claim.
1936
49,354
41,028
Loss
105,599
37.031
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Communications: DAVID A. BADER, London
LEE CARMES
DIRECTOR-PRODUCER
Directed and Produced
with Hecht and McArthur
Directed
with Dr. Paul Czinner
XRIME WITHOUT "DREAMING LIPS"
PASSION Starring Elizabeth Bergner
(Claude Rains-Margo)
^^Q Associate Producer of
THE SCOUNDREL" "LILAC DOMINO"
(Noel Coward) (June Knight-Michael Bartlett)
\\
THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
Starring Jack Buchanan
MYRON SELZNICK
1081
Debit balance carried for-
ward 131,148
Dividend on Ordinary Shares Nil
BRITISH LION FILM
CORPORATION, LTD.
Capital: 1936
Authorized: £
1,250,000 Participating Pre-
ferred shares, 10/— 625,000
2,500,(X)0 Ordinary shares,
1/— 125,000
750,000
309,786 Preferred Ordinary,
12/6d
983,025 Deferred shares, 4d
25,548
Nil
1935
£
193,616
16,383
210,000
Ordinary, 10/ — , shares.
"A" Ordinary, 5/— ...
Issued:
232,767 Participating Pre-
ferred, 7jl per cent, 10/—
116,383
503,230 Ordinary, 1/—
25,161
141,545
160,000 Preferred Ordinary,
12/6
100,000
983.025 Deferred, 4d
16,383
116,383
6 per cent Convertible De-
benture Stock
125,000
20,000
Interest on above
2,223
232
Loan Acct
10,000
45,472
48,576
Reserve for Income Tax
6,111
Balance, Profit and Loss
Acct., March 1935
14,355
14,355
Net Profit of year to date..
12,093
Total Liabilities 340,690 215,660
(There is a contingent liability to deposit $250,000
with Chemical Bank and Trust Company, New
York, in connection with a contract with Republic
Pictures Corp.)
Assets:
Cash
Deposit with Chemical and
Trust Co., New York
Debtors
Advances on films
Productions at valuation....
Stocks
Story rights at cost
Studios and equipment
Sound apparatus
Cars, vans, etc
Furniture, etc
Studio Library
Company reconstruction ex-
penses
1936
1935
£
£
29,977
4,047
50,457
11,773
20,45 i
29,361
117,813
94,833
3.009
3,368
265
269
86.916
88,845
1.568
3,328
1,164
936
3,895
2,490
367
400
4,081
340,690
215,660
Nil
Nil
Dividend on Ordinary shares
V
GAUMONT-BRITISH PICTURE
CORPORATION, LTD.
Consoiidated Statement of Assets and Liabili-
ties of Corporation and 64 subsidiary com-
panies, at March 31, 1936:
Share Capital: 1936
Syi per cent £1 Cumulative First Prefer- £
ence shares 3,250,000
2,500,000
500,000
Total share capital 6,250,000
4"/$ per cent First Mortgage Debenture
Stock 5,073,180
Loan on Mortgage and interest 50,428
Debentures and secured loans of sub-
sidiary companies, and interest 1,301,339
Amounts attributed to shares of sub-
sidiaries not held within the group.. 5,292,622
Bank Overdraft, secured by £1,340,000
Debenture Stock 1,577,431
Creditors 1,048,758
Surplus 1,130,599
Total liabilities 21,724,357
Cash 431,424
Debtors 374,514
Investments 11,029
Film productions, less £200,000 reserve
for contingencies 1,378,908
Stocks 104,788
Investments in associated companies 1,136,539
Investments in two subsidiaries 216,897
Freehold and leasehold theatres, studios,
laboratories, and equipment 16,273,149
Sinking fund policies 158,768
Excess of cost of shares in subsidiaries
over valuation (premiums paid on pur-
chase) 1,638,341
Total Assets 21,724,357
V
BALANCE SHEET: 19.36
Liabilities: £
Share Capital, as above 6,250,000
41/2 per cent First Mortgage
Debenture Stock and in-
terest accrued 5,079,331
Overdraft at National Pro-
vincial Bank 1,149,785
(Secured by £1,340,000 First
Mortgage Stock and mort-
gage on specific security)
Loan on Mortgage, and In-
terest
Forfeited sales acct
Creditors, including amts.
due to subsidiaries and
preference dividend out-
standing
Interim Ordinary Dividend
paid April 8, 1935...
Reserve for amortization and
depreciation of theatres,
studios, etc
4!4 per cent First Mortgage
Sinking Fund
Profit and Loss:
Balance as per Balance
Sheets of March 31,
1935(34). less final Ordinary
dividend 150,264
Balance transferred from
Profit and Loss Acct 196,756
Assets:
Cash
Film productions and ad-
vance expenditure
Bills receivable
Stocks
Due from subsidiaries, in-
cluding dividends 1.050,877
Other debtors 467,617
Shares in subsidiaries at or
under cost 5,478,870
14,219,751
35,725
521,257
47^07
1935
£
6,250,000
5,152,510
667,536
50,428
17
50,435
17
422,655
488,221
69,750
.^02.814
246,777
117,697
50,000
134,875
135,389
13,745,513
6,555
370,110
450
61.860
812,951
587,450
5,288,407
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Debenture stock of sub-
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Shares and debentures in
other companies 317,S9S 287,982
Sinking Fund policy 14.761 11,765
Theatres, studios, plant, etc. 2,061,167 2,047,270
14,219,751 13,745,513
Profit and Loss Acct :
Income Tax 20,9|i
Reserve for amortization and
depreciation of leases 23.883 28,936
Issue expenses of Mortgage
Stock 8,755
Interest on Mortgage Stock 227,471 228,650
Mortgage Stock Sinking
Fund 67,697 50,000
Preference Dividend 178,750 178,750
Balance carried to Balance
sheet 1%,756 225,389
715.513 720.48,^
Profit, including income from
investments 715,513 720,483
Ordinary Dividend Nil 7 per cent
V
MOSS EMPIRES, LTD.
Liabilities: 1936 1935
*Issued Capital : £ £
Cumulative 5 per cent
Preference. £1 478,785 478,785
Ordinary, £1 861,000 840,000
1.339,785 1,318,785
Mortgage Debenture Stock,
4 per cent 370.987 370,987
(Balance of £400.000 author-
ized is held by Bank as a
security for overdraft)
Mortgage Debenture Stock
4^ per cent. (Authorized,
£400,000) 198,000 200,000
Reserve Account 439,513 436,223
Trade creditors 92,671 79,896
Due to subsidiaries 1,840 3,252
Balance from Profit and
Loss Acct., less Preference
Dividend and Interim
Ordinary Dividend 67,601 79,277
2,510,398 2,488,421
There is a Contingent Liability of Guarantee
of Bank advances of allied companies of £17.459.
Assets:
Freehold and leasehold
premises 2.067,624 2,071,841
Furnishings 183,960 193.745
Debtors 11,958 17,3.32
Production expenses and
other advance payments.. 14.532 7.641
Investments in allied com-
panies 42,886 46,829
Investments in subsidiaries. 25,496 25,496
Stocks 12,805 12,204
Cash 151,134 113,331
2,510,398 2,488,421
Dividend on Ordinary Shares 10 per cent 8 per cent
*On March 8, 1937, an Extraordinary General
Meeting of shareholders passed resolutions in-
creasing the authorized capital to £1.361,000 by the
creation of 21,000 bonus additional Ordinary £1
shares, representing a capitalization of £21,000
of the Reserve Fund, these shares being dis-
tributable in the ratio of 1 :40 to shares held.
£25,000 transferred from Profit-Loss to Reserve.
PROVINCIAL CINEMATO-
GRAPH THEATRES. LTD.
1931.
Issued Capital: £
TYi per cent "A" Cumulalivf
Preference shares, £1 10(),{K)(J
TVz per cent "B" Cumulative
Preference, £1 600,(X)0
IVi per cent Cumulative
Participating Preferred
Ordinary, £ 1 2,000,000
Ordinary, 10/— 500,000
Total issued capital 3,200,000
S per cent First Mortgage
Debentures 1.220.041
Mortgages 940,300
Due to subsidiaries 202.371
Creditors 217,509
Bank Overdraft 202,088
Depreciation allowance 962,143
Debenture Stock Sinking
Fund 25,533
General Reserve 600,000
Balance from Profit and
Loss Acct 197,923
Cash 1,166
Shares in Subsidiaries 1,430.880
Due from Subsidiaries 578.398
Shares in and loans to other
COS., and investments.... 211,871
Debtors 70,611
Stocks 13,671
Theatres, at cost 4,360,073
Fixtures, equipment, etc 1,204,289
Net Profit 494,367
Distributable balance 197,923
Carried Forward 122.923
Ordinary dividend IS per cent
V
UNITED PICTURE THEATRES
1935
£
100,000
600,000
,000.000
500,000
3,200,000
1,233,120
946,986
184,994
157,925
229,358
867,143
12,455
530,000
197,834
1,221
1,318,673
564,069
199,787
61,254
13,981
4,320,050
1,186,818
482,508
197,834
122,834
15 per cent
Issued Capital:
Preferred Ordinary, £1 ....
Deferred, 1 / —
Total share capital
y/z per cent First Mortgage
Debentures
5 per cent Second Deben-
tures
7 per cent First Mortgage
Debentures
10 per cent Second Deb
Accrued interest
Debenture Sinking Fund ...
I,oans on Mortgage
Reserve for depreciation ....
Due to Gaumont- British on
current acct
Income Tax
Creditors
Total liabilities
Freehold and leasehold
properties
Shares in Amalgamated Tlie-
atres, " Ltd
Stocks
Debtors
Cash
Loss in year
Loss, from Profit and Loss
Acct. to 1934
Interest and Income Tax
waived
Capital loss on vacated the-
atres
1935 1934
£ £
500,000 500,000
25,000 25,000
525.000
326.650
75.000
525,000
5,883
19,027
69,857
96,728
112,258
11,678
20,729
,262,820
727,829
45,000
982
3.743
6,464
13,6.%
490.233
105,188
330.000
75,00'J
50,573
17,501
76,143
76,029
141,154
55,982
22,-394
1,370,521
726,038
45,000
944
4,371
23,815
41,631
490,233
163,722
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MEMBERS
Representing Makers
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Representing Renters
F. W. Baker, S. W. Smith.
Representing Exhibitors
T. H. Fligehtone, A. B. Kma. C. P. Metcalfe.
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Representing Public
Hon. Eleanor M. Plumer. G. R. Hall Caine.
M.P., P. Guedalla, J. Hallsworth.
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Associated Realist Film Producers, Ltd.
33, Soho Square
London. W. 1, England
(A consultant group which aids ivith advice, the
loan of directors, etc., indii-iduals or companies
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^Iarion Grierson, J. B. Holmes, Stuart Legg.
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CONSULTANTS
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Association of Cine-Technicians
(Registered Trade I'nion)
^0, Piccadillv Mansions
17. Shaftesbury A'rcnue
London, li'. 1. England
Phone: Gerrard 2366
IVesident
Office temporarily vacant
VICE-PRESIDENTS
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.SECRETARY
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ORGANIZER
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Miss Jean Ross
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Phone: Temple Bar 3887
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24 Thavies Inn, Holborn
London, E. C. 1, Eng.
Phone: Central 5622
Cable Address: BRITEQUITY, LONDON
PRESIDENT
Godfrey Tearle
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Lewis Casson
Dame May Whitty
TREASURER
Arthur Wontner
HON. GENERAL SECRETARY
Alfred M. Wall
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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Godfrey Tearle
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Margaret Scudamore
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Arthur Wontner.
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Jean Cadell. Lewis Casson. Frank Cellier, O.
B. Clarence. Robert Donat. Franklin Dyall.
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PRESIDENT
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G. C. M. G., K. C. V. O.
SECRETARY
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The Institute is managed by a Board of Gov-
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SECRETARY
Miss Olwen Vaughan
British Institute of Cinematography
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CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL
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OFFICERS
J. Russell 0r«
Major H. M. C. Orr
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Ihiindmcad House
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Charles P. Metcalfe, Russell Chambers, 54.
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.Mator a. J. Gale, O.B.E., 10, Cork Street.
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Theo. H. Fligelstone, 11, Berkeley Court.
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DELEGATES
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Southport; J. R. Dovener, 18. Union Street.
Liverpool, 3; Philip M. Hanmer, 51, North
John Street, Liverpool, 2: W. J. Speakman,
Capitol Cinema, Overton Street, Liverpool, 7.
Notts, and Derby Branch
Councillor J. Pollard, J.P., Atkins Lane, Mans-
field; Fred. A. Prior, F'.S.A.A., General
Buildings, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham;
J. Drew, Scala Theatre, Long Eaton.
Portsmouth Branch
Councillor F. J. Spickernell, Tivoli Cinema,
Copnor Road, Portsmouth.
Scottish Branch
George Singleton, 39, Kirkpatrick Street. Glas-
gow, E. 1; H. J. Green, 182. Trongate, Glas-
gow; James Welsh, J. P.. 1, Endfield Avenue,
Glasgow, W. 2; A. B. King. J. P., 167, Bath
Street, Glasgow: G. Urie Scott. 154, West
Regent Street, Glasgow; Miss M. Mcintosh.
Princess Cinema, Hawkhill, Dundee; A. A.
Goldberg, 7, Broomhill Gardens, Glasgow:
Thomas Anderson, 4, Kingsford Avenue,
Muirend, Glasgow; L. D. Dickson. Hippo-
drome. Bo'ness R. McLaughlin. Caley Pic-
ture House, Edinburgh.
Sheffield and District Branch
A. R. Favell, "Sunningdale," Dobcroft Road.
Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield: T. F. Mc-
Donald, 3 52, Sharrow Lane, Sheffield.
Southern Midlands Branch
Councillor L Salmons. J. P.. Electric Theatre,
Newport Pagnell; R. Chetham, The Plaza.
Bedford; W. Southan Morris, Luxor
Theatre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead.
South Wales Branch
H. Victor Davis, '"Elvaston," Newbridge,
Men.; W. Berriman, Great Western Work-
men's Hall, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd; R.
Dooner, 2, Office Road, Maesteg: A. B.
Watts, F.S.A.A.. 14, St. Andrews Crescent,
Cardiff.
Sussex Branch
Randolph E. Richards, Picturedrome, East.
bourne; H. Shanly, 7, King's Bench Walk,
Temple. E. C. 4.
West Lancashire Branch
Harry Hargreaves, "Ceair," South Avenue,
South Road, Morecambe; Henry Simpson,
Palladium, Victoria Road, Ulverston.
Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund
(Foundation. 1924)
52, Shaftesbury Avenue
London, W. 1, England
Also "Glebelands," Wokingham, Berkshire;
Convalescent and Rest Home
Phone: G error d 4104
PRESIDENT
Sir Wiixiam F'. Jury
SECRETARY
Reginald C. O. Viveash
HON. TREASURER
J. Brooke-Wilkinson
Federation of British Filnn Societies
56, Manchester Street
London, W. 1, England
Phone: Welbeck 2171
SECRETARY
Miss Barbara Frey
Federation of British Industries,
Film Producers' Group
21, Tothill Street
London, S.W. 1. England
Phone: Whitehall (71 \
DIRECTOR
Guy Locock, C.M.G.
GENERAL SECRETARY
D. L. Walker
SECRETARY OF FIL51 PRODTTceRS" GROUP
M. Neville Kearney
Guild of British Kinema Projectionists
and Technicians, Ltd.
20, Villiers Street
London, W. C. 2, England
PRESIDENT
S. T. Perry, Empire Theatre, London
VICE-PRESIDENT
H. B. Smith, Trocadero, Liverpool
GENERAL SECRETARY
F. H. Woods, Forum, London.
TREASURERS
G. E. Lansdown, W. A. Ward.
HON. SOLICITOR
J. H. John, ,
(The Guild has branches at Birmingham, Brad-
ford, Cardiff, Leeds, Nottingham, Huddersfield,
Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield,
Southampton, Portsinouth, Newcastle, Preston,
Stoke and Bristol. A Council is elected an-
nually.)
Incorporated Association of Kinemato-
graph Manufacturers
Carlisle House, Soho
London, W. 1, England
Phone: Gerrard 1946
CHAIRMAN
Tom. E, Davies, J.P.
THE
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GUARANTEES
A LARGER PREPAID
EXHIBITOR CIRCULATION
THAN ANY OTHER
BRITISH FILM
TRADE PAPER
CINEMA PRESS, LTD.
80-82 WARDOUR STREET, LONDON, W-1
Cables : Telephones :
"Faddist, Rath, London" Gerrard 2504 (seven lines)
U. S. REPRESENTATIVE:
L. F. Guimond, c/o Eckels & Ford, 6775 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood
1091
Institute — Royal Photographic
TREASURER
C. G. Fox
SECRETARY
J. Brooke Wilkinson
COUNCIL
E. E. Blake, A. S. Newman, J. Skittrel, E. W.
Woods, W. X'inten.
Institute of Ama+eur Cinema+ographers,
England
Burley House
5-11 Theobald's Road
London, IV. C. 1, England
Phone: Chancery 8338
Cable: lACFILMS, LONDON
PRESIDENT
The Duke of Sutherland, K.T.
HON. SECRETARY
W. E. Chadwick, F.A.C.I.
Kinenna+ograph Renters' Society of
Great Britain and Ireland
30 Old Compton Street
London, IV. 1, England
Phone: Gerrard 4262
PRESIDENT
D. E. Griffiths, First National Film Distribu
tors, Ltd.
HON. TREASURER
F. W. Baker, Butcher's Film Service, Ltd.
SECRETARY
Frank Hill, F.C.I. S.
COUNCIL
Associated British Film Distributors, Ltd., J>
Bendon, British Lion Film Service,^ Ltd
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., Columbia Pic
tures, Ltd., First National Film Distributors
Ltd.. General Film Distributors, Ltd., Metro
Goldwyn - Mayer Pictures. Ltd.. Paramount
Film Service, Ltd., Pathe Pictures, Ltd., Radio
Pictures, Ltd., United Artists Corporation,
Ltd.. Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd.
SOLICITOR
HuRh V. Harraway.
The Performing Right Society
Cofy right House
33 Margaret Street, London, VV. 1, England
Phone: Langham 3864
British Kinennatograph Society
32, Shaftesbury Avenue
London, W. C, England
Phone: Gerard 2318
PRESIDENT
S. RowsoN, M.Sc, F.S.S.
NICE-PRESIDENT
Arthur S. Newman, F.R.P.S.
HON. SECRETARY
E. Oram, 314 Regent St., London, W. 1.
HON. TREASURER
Paul Kimberley. O.B.E., Broadwick House.
Broad St., London, W. 1.
EXECUTIVE
Capt. A. G. D. West, M.A., B.Sc. D. Wratten.
Leslie Everleigh, F.R.P.S., F. Watts, W. Vin-
ten, P. Bastie.
Royal Photographic Society of
Great Britain
35, Russell Square
London, IV. C. \., England
Phone: Museum 0411
PRESIDENT
D. A. Spencer, B.Sc. D.I.C., F.R.P.S.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. Baines, D.Sc, F.R.P.S., Arthur S. Newman,
F.R.P.S.
SECRETARY
H. H. Blacklock, F'.C.I.S.
Kincinatograph Section :
CHAIRMAN
Arthur S. Newman, F.R.P.S.
HON SECRETARIES
R. Howard Cricks, F.R.P.S.. J. F. Marshal!.
A.R.P.S.
COMMITTEE
S. W. Bowler, A.R.P.S., Paul Kimberley,
A.R.P.S.. I. I). Wratten. GeorRe Sewell. F. P.
Barnitt. T. S. Lutas, H. Walden. A.R.P.S.,
John Chear, F.R.P.S.. G. C. Weston, F.R.P.S.,
Arthur Pereira, F.R.P.S.
THE
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J
The British All-Star
Money Makers of 1936
Shirley Tcmflc •i:as the All-Star moncv mahcr
ill British theatres in 1936. as she zcas in the
Amcricait poll of Motion Pietiirc Herald. British
exhibitors were asked, in the questionnaire of the
London offices of the Herald, to name the plaxers
zt'hose pictures broualit the larqcst qrosscs at their
theatres from Sept. 1. 1935. to Sept. 1, 1936. The
replies (tare the follozvinn results:
Shirley Temple First Place
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
Second Place
*Gracie Fields Third Place
Clark Gable Fourth Place
Laurel and Hardy Fifth Place
*Jessie Matthews Sixth Place
James Cagney Seventh Place
Wallace Beery Eighth Place
Greta Garbo Ninth Place
Norma Shearer Tenth Place
(*) Desic/nates players appearing in British pro-
ductions.
15 Honor Stars
*.Tack Hulbert
William Powell
George Formby
*George Arliss
*Robert Donat
Fred Astaire
Diek Powell
Tting Crosby
Grace Moore
-Jack Buchanan
Gary t'oopei
Konald I'olnian
*\Vill Hay
Eddie Cantor
*riiarles Laushton
Blue Ribbons
Freddie Bartholomew
•Elisabeth Beigner
Joe E. Brown
Claudette Colbert
"Cicely Courtneidge
Joan Crawford
Kay Francis
Jean Harlow
Jack Holt
"Leslie Howard •
*Sydney Howard
Boris KarlotT
Red Ribbons
'Leslie Banks
Lionel Barrymore
Warner Baxter
•Ralph Bellamy
Joan Blondell
*Clive Brook
Madeleine Carroll
Charlie Chaplin
Jackie Cooper
Bette Davis
Marlene Dietrich
Richard Dix
W. C. Fields
Errol Flynn
♦Leslie Fuller
Janet Gaynor
Cary Grant
*Gordon Harker
Katharine Hepburn
Al Jolson
Ruby Keeler
Ruby Keeler ami Dick
Pmvcll
Myrna Loy
Victor McLaglen
Robert Montgomery
Warner Oland
George Raft
I'aul Robeson
Ginj»er Rogers
Spencer Tracy
Tom Walls and Ralph
Lynn
Mae West
Jane Withers
Edmund Lowe
Ralph Lynn
Jeanette MacDonald
Fred MacMurray
Fredric March
Herbert Marshall
Chester Morris
Paul Muni
*Anna Xeagle
Pat O'Brien
Jack Oakie
Merle Oberon
Eleanor Powell
*Sandy Powell
Edward G. Robinson
May Riibson
.Sylvia Sidney
•Richard Tauber
Franchot Tone
'Conrad Veidl
*Tom Walls
Wheeler and Woolsey
White Ribbons
Walter Abel
Gita Alpar
Ambrose
Annabelle
Henry Armctta
Edward .\rnold
Jean Arthur
Mary Astor
■Betty Balfour
Monty Banks
John Barrymore
Richard Barthelmess
Wallace Beery and Jackie
Cooper
Joan Bennett
Jack Benny
Mary Boland
John Boles
Charles Boyer
George Brent
Carl Brisson and Mary
Ellis
Herman Brix
Tom Brown
Burns and Allen
James Cagney and Pat
O'Brien
Joseph Calleia
Ruth Chatterton
Virginia Cherrill
Maurice Chevalier
Walter Connolly
Donald Cook
Gary Cooper and Marlene
Dietrich
Frankie Darro
Jane Darwell
Marion Davies
Dolores Del Rio
Frances Dee
Melvyn Douglas
Robert Douglas
James Dunn
Irene Dunne
Ann Dvorak
Nelson Eddy
Sally Filers
Madge Evans
'Douglas Fairbanks. Jr.
Charles Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Alice Faye
'Flanagan and Allen
Henry Fonda
Dick Foran
Preston Foster
'Leslie French
*WiIl Fyffe
Clark Gable and Claudette
Colbert
Clark Gable and Jean
Harlow
William Gargan
*John Garrick
James Gleason
*Sonnie Hale
Ann Harding
*Cedric Hardwicke
■Robertson Hare
'Seymour Hicks
Valerie Hobson
•Stanley Holloway
Miriam Hopkins
Edward Everett Horton
■Rochelle Hudson
•Claude Hulbert
Henry Hull
Henry Hull and Band
Walter Huston
Josephine Hutchinson
'Jack Hylton
Sybil Jason
Allen .Jenkins
Buck Jones
Victor Jory
Guy Kibbee
♦Jan Klepura
Esmond Knight
Otto Kruger
Jack LaRue
'Elissa Landi
Lupino Lane
Matheson Lang
'Mary Lawson
Harold Lloyd/
'John Loder
"John Lodge
Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard and
George Raft
Peter Lone
Bela Lugosi
'Stanley Lupino
Jeanette MacDonald and
Nelson Eddy
Tim McCoy
Frank McHugh
Marian Marsh
Marx Brothers
'Raymond Massey
Una Merkel
Gertrude Michael
*.Max Miller
Herbert Mundin
Ramon Novarro
George O'Brien
Maureen O' Sullivan
Edna May Oliver
Our Gang
*Nova Pilbeam
William Powell and
Myrna Loy
Luise Rainer
•Claude Rains
Arthur Riscoe
'George Robey
Buddy Rogers
'Harry Boy
Charles Ruggles
Rosalind Russell
Wini Shaw
Anne Shirley
Todd Slaughter
•Sir Guy Standing
Barbara Stanwyck
Anna Sten
Onslow Stevens
Lewis Stone
•John Stuart .
Margaret Sullavan
Slim Summerville
Robert Taylor
'Arthur Tracy
Lee Tracy
Claire Trevor
Rudy Vallee
Theodore Von Eltz
Hush Wakefield
Virginia Weidler
Johnny Weissmuller
I'aula Wes>ley
Warren William
Diana Wynyard
Loretta Young
Robert Toun«
Players in British productions.
T H E
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Money Making Stars of 1936
In British Made Pictures
The folloiving results came from a questionnaire
on comparative box office receipts of British players
in British productions. Sought in this question-
naire was establishment of comparative box office
appeal to the British theatregoer of players in pic-
tures made by British producers. The replies re-
ceived gave these readings:
Grade Fields First Place
Jessie Matthews Second Place
Jack Hulbert Third Place
George Formby Fourth Place
Robert Donat Fifth Place
Jack Buchanan Sixth Place
Tom Waifs and Ralph Lynn. ... Seventh Place
Will Hay Eighth Place
George Arliss Ninth Place
Sydney Howard Tenth Place
15 Honor Stars
Charles Laughton JIadelelne Carroll
Gordon Harker Elisabeth Bergner
Leslie Howard Cicely Courtneidge
Anna Neagle Conrad Veidt
Leslie Fuller Paul Robeson
Tom Walls Will Fyffe
Hlchard Tauber Stanley Lupino
Sonnle Hale
Blue Ribbons
Betty Balfour Jack Hylton & Band
Leslie Banks Sybil Jason
Freddie Bartholomew Boris Karloflf
Clive Brook Lupino Lane
Claude Dampler Matheson Lang
Flanagan & Allen John Loder
John Garrick Ernie Lotinga
Gene Gerrard Ralph Lynn
Henry Hall Herbert Marshall
Cedric Hardwicke Max Miller
Robertson Hare Merle OI)eron
Seymour Hicks Nova I'ilbeam
Stanley Ilolloway Sandy Powell
Claude Hulbert Todd Slaughter
John Stuart
Red Ribbons
Ambrose & Orchestra Esmond Knight
Monty Banks Evelyn Laye
Wendy Barrle Olga Llndo
Carl Brisson Glbb McLaughlin
June Clyde John Mills
Ronald Colman Clifford Mollison
Frances Day Leslie Perrins
Florence Desmond Archie Pitt
Jack Doyle Arthur Riscoe
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Stewart Rome
Errol Flynn Harry Roy & Band
Paul Graetz Winifred Shotter
Renee Houston Alaster Sim
Ian Hunter Francis L. Sullivan
Henry Kendall Henry Wilcoxon
Hugh Williams
White Ribbons
Brian Aherne Fay Compton
Gita Alpar Leslie French
Chili Bouchier Jean Gillie
Thomas Burke Margot Grahame
George Carney Judy Gunn
George Carson Edmund Gwenn
Paul Cavanagh Binnie Hale
INTERNATIONAL
WINNERS''
Shirley Temple First
Fred Asfaire and Ginger Rogers . . . Second
Clark Gable Third
Grade Fields*"^ Fourth
Robert Taylor Fifth
foe E. Broum \ c- l
Laurel (3 HardyS ^'^"'
Dick Powell ) ,
Jessie Matthews*'^ )
Joan Crati/ford\ p. , ,
James Cagney ) *
Claudette Colbert\ ^. ,
Wallace Beery )
Jeanette MacDonald\ „ ,
Greta Garbo j
Gary Cooper ) ^,^^^^^^
Norma Shearer)
*A11 the winners of the ten leading Money
Making Stars of the American poll and the
British All-Star poll are represented in the
International Winners listing. Relative
positions were established by averaging the
two polls, crediting ten points for each
mention for first place, nine points for
second place mention and so on down to
one point for tenth place.
**Gracie Fields and Jessie Matthews are
stars of British made productions.
Bobby Howes
Fritz Kortner
Molly Lament
Mary Lawson
Jolin Lodge
Marie Lohr
Peter Lorre
Jack Payne
Frank Pettenglll
Gregory Ratoff
Buddy Rogers
Athene Sayler
Aubrey Smith
Sir Guy Standing
Arthur Tracy
Douglas Wakeileld
Robb Wilton
WESTERN MONEY MAKERS
Buck Jones First Place
Ken Maynard Second Place
Tim McCoy Third Place
George O'Brien Fourth Place
John Wayne Fifth Place
Dick Foran Sixth Place
Tom Mix Seventh Place
Randolph Scott Eighth Place
William Boyd Ninth Place
Hoot Gibson Tenth Place
THE
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Importers and Exporters:
Selling Agents
AFRICAN CONSOLIDATED FILMS LTD., 31-
33 Lisle St. W.C. 2. Phone: GERrard 1951-6.
ALLIATA, P., 75 Chandos Court Mans., Bucking-
ham Gate, S.W. 1. Victoria 9782.
ANGLO-CANADIAN DISTR. LTD., 76-78 War-
dour St., W. 1. GERrard 2882-5.
BAER, M. (Continental Film Exchange), 176 War-
dour St., W. 1. GERrard 5719.
BRITISH DOMINIONS FILMS LTD., Sentinel
House, Southampton Row, W.C. 1. HOLborn
9200.
BRITISH EMPIRE FILMS LTD., Dorland House,
Regent St., S.W. 1. WHItehall 5897.
BRITISH EUROPEAN FILM CORP., LTD., 117
Regent St., W. 1. REGent 2616.
CATTERMOUL, CECIL, 184 Wardour St., W. 1.
GERrard 2903.
CINESOUND PRODUCTIONS LTD., Dorland
House, Regent St., S.W. 1. WHItehall 5897.
CREST FILMS, 22 Denman St., W. 1. GERrard
2497.
FILMS SALES LTD., 191 Wardour St., W. 1.
GERrard 1464.
FRANCO-LONDON FILMS, 23 Golden Sq., W. 1.
GERrard 3897.
INCORPORATED BRITISH RENTERS, 6 Den-
man St., W. 1. GERrard 6777.
INTERNATIONAL VARIETY & THEATRICAL
AGENCY LTD., 31-33 Lisle St., W. 1. GER-
rard 1951. ^^„ ,
JAMILLY, D., 10 D'Arblay St., W. 1. GERrard
'826
WORLD-WIDE PICTURES LTD., (Eddie Klein)
52 Shaftesbury Ave., W. 1. GERrard 1668
REUNION FILMS LTD., 1-4 Warwick St., W. 1
GERrard 5391. ^, , ^ i»r
REUBENSON, REGINALD, 193 Wardour St., W
1. GERrard 1333 ^ „r •, r-o^-o
R. R. FILMS LTD., 193 Wardour St., W. 1. GER
rard 5830. „ c- «r i
STRELITZ, ERIC P., 14-16 Regent St., W. 1
WHItehall 5897. ^ „. , „,ttt.
SWIFT, MISS M., 130 Wardour St., W. 1. WHIte
hall 7938. ,,■,,,> iirTiT^
TAIT, J. & N., 25 Haymarket, S.W. 1. WHIte
TOBIS^FILM DISTRIBUTION LTD., 53-54 Hay
market, S.W. 1. WHItehall 7409
TRESPEUH, A. L., 40 Gerrard St., W. 1. GER
-VVETTSTEIN, ERNEST, 184 Wardour St., W. 1
GERrard 2903-4.
THE
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FILM CORPORAflON
CABLE
Modernfllm
N. Y. C.
GEORGE BARNETT
President
729 SEVENTH AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
EXCLUSIVE
Foreign Distributors of
- Television Pictures -
HENRY R. ARIAS
/ icc-Prcs. & Trcas.
CONN "MELODY" PRODUCTIONS
Pinky Tomlin — Toby Wing Musicals
With Love and Kisses Don't Fall in Love
Sing While You're Able Sing Brother Sing
MAURICE CONN PRODUCTIONS
Frankie Darro — Kane Richmond Thrillodramas
Anything for a Thrill
Young Dynamite
So You Won't Talk
Fighting Cadet
4 Untitled
CONN "AMBASSADOR" PRODUCTIONS
Kermit Maynard Singing Westerns
Rough Riding Rhythm Men of the Saddle
Song of the Vigilantes Roar of the Six Gun
4 Untitled
HALPERIN "TREASURE" PRODUCTIONS
Nation Aflame Thank Your Stars
DAMON RUNYON'S ^„„,., , .. ^. ,
n. ., rr/ ^ I ■, Lourt for (jtrls
Merrily We Uo to Jail
Submarine Pirate Escape from Love
Revelations of a Model Singapore Sal
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BUYERS OF FILMS and EQUIPMENT— NEGOTIATIONS IN ANY
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1096
foreign film market
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Foreign Organizations
A.F.I. (Anonima Film In+ernazionali)
/ 10 dci Giardini 42
Rome, Ifalv
Phone: 485 050
DIRECTORS
Avv. Rodolfo N'erdozzi, Rag. Roberto Dandi,
Ing. \"ittore Vassarotti, Geoni. Angelo For-
nienti. Dr. I-uigi Tedeschi.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Oct. 22. 1935.
(Film producers.)
Aktiengesellschaff Fur Film-Fabriication
(AFIFA)
Berlin, Tempelhof, Viktoriastrasse 13-18
Phone: Sudring 6011
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
LuDWiG Klitzsch
PRESIDENT
Kurt Waschneck
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Alfred Gunthel
DIRECTORS
Kurt Waschneck, Gunthel, Zeyn.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Berlin, 1921.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
20,000, 20 Reichsmarks each, equal to 400.000
Reichsmarks.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS AND ADDRESSES
Deutsche Bank i:nd DiskontaGesellschaft, Berlin.
I Allianz Film Ltd.
S:ilard utca 20. Budapest I' III
Rokk
Phone:
)WNERS
. Deizso Franki.
Geza Pressburger
Producers and importer
l-,^99-78
of Hungarian films.
Argentina Sono Film
Uruguay 641
Phone: Mayo 45S6
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OWNER
Angel Mentasti
DATE OF FOR.MATIOX
July, 1932.
Artisti Associati
Via XX Scttembre 1 1
Rome, Italy
Phone: 40 9"06
PRESIDENT
Mario Luporini
DIRECTORS
Vittorio N'assarotti
Rag. Roberto Dandi
DATE OF INCORPORATION
May 25, 1932.
(Film producer.)
Asociacion Argentina de Distribuidores
de Films
Corrientes 1783,
Buenos Aires. Arqentina
PRFSIDE.XT
,\i FKKno MiRi'ZETA. Columbia.
VUK-PRESIDKNT
Carlos Gi.ucksmann, S. A. Radiolux.
SECRETARY
SiEGFRiD Bauer, Paramount.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
EniRique Pardo, Universal.
TREASURER
Enriquk Gil, Fox.
DIRECTOR
Bernardo Curell, MGM.
Asociacion de Distribuidores de
Peliculas de Mexico
{Film Board of Trade of Mexico)
V. Carranza No. 48
Mexicana 7-40-62. Ericcson: 3-45-74
Post Office Box: 2546
SECRETARY
Lie. Enrique Zienert
MEMBERS
Artistas Unidos, S. A.
Bolivar 44. Rept. Mr. S. Seidelman.
Columbia Pictures, S. A.
V. Carranza 32. Rept. Mr. J. Urbina.
Fox Film de Mexico, S. A.
Uruguay 60. Rept. Mr. Gustavo Mohme.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Co. de Mexico
Paseo Reforma 51. Rept. Mr. Carlos Niebla.
Paramount Films, S. A.
Ayuntamiento 46. Rept. Mr. Arthur L.
Prachet.
Radio Pictures de Mexico
Jose Azueta 31. Rept. Mr. Luis Lezama.
Universal Pictures Corp. de Mexico
Uruguay 43. Rept. Mr. Jacob Epstein.
Warner Bros.-First National Pictures, S. A
Uruguay 27. Rept. Arthur Abeles.
Felipe Mier v Hermano
Uruguay 37. Rept. Mr. Felipe Mier.
Note: The Chairman is elected every three
months by alphabetic order of companies that
are members.
Asociacion de Productores Mexicanos
de Peliculas
{Film Board of Mexican M. P. Producers)
Ave. Uruguay 37
Mexicana L. 65-83. Ericsson 2-72-99
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Antonio Manero
SECRETARY
John Pezet
TREASURER
Mr. Antonio Prida
MEMBERS
Aguila Films, S. A.
Ave. Juarez 18. Rept. Mi
Telephones: Mex. L 56-04.
AsPA Films, S. A.
Gante 98. Rept. Mr. Juan
Telephone: Mex. L. 55-17.
Atlas Films. S. A.
Revillagigedo 14. Rept. Mr. Julian S. Gon-
zalez. Telephones: Mex. L. 83-55. Eric.
2-80-22.
CoMPANiA Nacional Productora de Peliculas,
S. A.: Paseo Reforma 515. Rept. Mr. Gus-
tavo Saenz de Sicilia. Telephones: Mex.
L. 77-47. Eric. 4-27-66.
. Antonio Prida.
Eric: 2-56-88.
Orol Garcia.
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Association — Cines
HisPANO Mexicana Cinematografica, S. A.
Uruguay 44. Rept. Mr. Ladislao Lopez
Negrete. Telephones: Mex. J. 47-16. Eric.
3-37-97.
Latino Films, S. A.
Colima 179. Rept. Mr. Miguel Zacarias.
Telephones: Eric. 4-13-04.
Mex-Film, S. a.
Chihuahua 43. Rept. Lie. Enrique Escobar.
Telephones: Mex. L. 03-04. Eric. 4-24-72.
Producciones Contreras Torres
Uruguay 54. Rept. Mr. Miguel Contreras
Torres. Telephones: Mex. L: 95-14. P. 38-52.
Producciones Pereda
Ave. Juarez 18. Rept. Mr. Ramon Pereda.
Telephones: Mex. L. 40-11.
Association of Exhibitors in Warsaw
Warsaw Widok 1
Phone: 613-88
PRESIDENT
Maksymiljan Czarnecki
OFFICE MANAGER
Emil Neuman
Association of Producers of Supporting
Features
Warsaw, Wilcza 1 9
Phone 900-30
PRESIDENT
Richard Biske
Atiantis-Fiinn Ges m.b.H.
Wien VII., Neubaugasse 12 B 32-3-34
Vienna
DIRECTORS
Herren Moritz Grunstein, Ernst Metzger, Bert-
hold Kleinberg.
BANKING AFFILIATION
Mercurbank.
Bavaria Film A. G.
Munich, Sonnestr. 15
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Franz Belitz
PRESIDENT
Dr. Hoffmann Burges
MEMBERS OF BOARD
Dr. Hoffmann Burges
W. Kraus
WiLHELM THELEMANN
Fritz Bertram
Dr. Alexanider MeYer
OWNER
N. D. L. S. Genossenschaft
DIRECTORS
Dr. Stahnke
Victor Fasolt
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Sept. 29, 1932.
CAPITAL AUTHORIZED
1,200,000 Reichsmarks.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Commerz & Privat Bank, Berlin.
Hardy & Co., Berlin.
Bild-und Filmannt der Stadt Berlin
Berlin-Moabit, Lei'etzozustrasse 1-2
Technical institute for testing film equipment and
training teachers, projectionists and artists.
DIRECTOR
Dr. Guenther
Bioscop Prod, and Distr., Ltd.
9, Erzsebet korut
Phone: 334-95
Budapest VII, Hungary
EXECUTIVES
Frederic Onody
Martin Beer
Imports German Films. Owns and manages
Radius Picture Theatre, Budapest. In 1936,
produced Hungarian language pictures, "Son
of the Puszta," "Cobweb."
Bombay Talkies Ltd.
Readymoncy Mansion, Churchyah Street
Bombay, India
Phone: 23564
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Sir Chimanlal H. Setalvad
DIRECTORS
Sir Chimanlal H. Setalvad, Lt. Col. Sir Richard
Temple, Raj. Rajendra M. N. Shitole Sahib,
Raj. Bahadur Amar Nath. Atal, Chunilal B.
Mehta, Esq. Jamnadas Morarji, Esq. Khan
Fazal Mohamad Khan, Esq. Nizamuddin
Hyder, Esq. Rai Bahadur.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
June 22, 1934. Bombay.
British Films Distributors
Callao 65o, Buenos Aires
UT. 47/6261; 47/6093.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Gerente General Remo Eduardo Quarneti
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Social Contract, December 8, 1935.
BANKING AFFILIATION
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires.
Capitani Film
Via XX Setteynbre 3
Rome, Italy
PRESIDENT
LiBORio Capitani
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Sept. 26, 1934.
(Film producers.)
Carroll Musgrove Theatres, Limited
Castlereagh Street
Sydney, Australia
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dan Carroll
SECRETARY
W. Tarleton
DIRECTORS
G. R. W. MacDonald, T. J. Marks, C. A.
Jaques, E. J. Tait, Dan Carroll.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
May, 1921, Sydney, Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Authorized, issued, par value, 20,000 at £1 each.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
Authorized, issued, par value, 80,000 at £ 1 each.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS AND ADDRESSES
Bank of New South Wales, Pitt Street, Sydney.
Cinematographers' Union (Trade Union)
Warsaw, Chtnielna 12/5
Phone: 633-32
c.Tn. e. s.
Via Vejo 51. Rome, Italy
PRESIDENT
On. le Inc. Dr. Gr. Uff. Carlo Roncoroni.
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
1098
Cines — Enic
DIRECTOR
Dr. Comm. Guido Oliva.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Lires. 6,000,000.
Cines Modernos, S. A.
v. Carransa, 44, Suite 104
Phone: Ericsson 2-97-78; Mexican G-OO 17
Mexico City, Mexico.
PRESIDENT
Isaac Capon
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1926, Mexico City, Mexico.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON,
AUTHORIZED, ISSUED, par value 250
shares of 100 pesos (about $28, U. S.) each.
Capital 250,000 pesos (about $70,000)
Cine Teatro Olimpla, S. A.
Apartado 649
Phone: I.-02-30 and 2-02-30
Mexico City, Mexico
PRESIDENT
William R. Jennincs
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Mrs. Alice J. Noonan
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
May 7, 1928, Mexico City, Mexico.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Authorized, issued, par value, 750 at 1.000 pesos.
BANKING AFFILIATION AXn ADDRESS
National City Bank of New York, Branch
Mexico City, Mexico.
Colosseum Films, S. A.
Via-XX-Settembre No. 58
Phone 485-194
Rome, Italy
PRESIDENT and CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
CoMM. Arminio Conte
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Alfredo Fasola
DISTRIBUTING MANAGER
Alessandro Ghenzi
SECRETARY
Manager Comm. Luigi Foschi
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
March IS, 1934, Rome, Italy
STOCK
Preferred
BANKING AFFILIATIONS and ADDRESSES
Banca D'Agricoltura, Corso V. Emanuele 287
Rome; Banca 1 'America and D'ltalia, Largo
Tritone, Rome.
Columbia Films of China, Ltd.
Capitol Bldg., 142 Museum Road
Shanghai, China
Phone: 14039
GENERAL MANAGER
P. S. Chung
Compania Argentina de Films Rfo de
la Plata
Uruguay 158
Phone: Mayo 5311
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OWNERS
Jaime Yankelevich
Francisco Canaro
Juan E. Cossio
DATE and PLACE OF FORMATION
February, 1934, Buenos Aires.
Dai+o Eiga, Limited (Producing Firm)
2, 1-Chome, Ginza, Kyobashi-Ku
Tel: Kyobashi 3, 515-3, 540.
Tokyo.
PRESIDENT
Tokusaburo Kawai
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Ryusai Kawai
SECRETARY
Chiyoichi Yamamoto
TREASURER
MiYoji Terui
DIRECTORS
Tokusaburo Kawai, Kohachi Suzuki, Ryusai
Kawai, Tatsugoro Abe, Naozane Tsutano,
Magobei Tsuruta, Takasaburo Ohshima,
Kakutaro Kawai, Bujo Yokoyama.
Deutsche Kinotechnische Gesellschaft
Bendlerstrasse 32 a/b
Berlin W. 35
PRESIDENT
Dr. Walter Rahts
SECRETARY
Dr. J. Grassmann
Dom Handlowo-Przemyslowy "Sfinks,"
Aleksander Hertz i Ska
Warssawa, Marscalkowska 153
Phone: 628-37, 685-86
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD AND PRESIDENT
Hendryk FiNiKELSTEIN
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Michael Hertz
DIRECTORS
Hendryk Finkelstein
Michael Hertz
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1906. Warsaw.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S. A.
Bank Polski.
Ego Film Sales and Distribution
Company
14, Rakocsi-ut
Phone: 1-429-76
Budapest VII, Hungary
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Rudolf F'arago
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
500 at 100 Pengo par value
Importers of foreign films. Produced Hungarian
language pictures "Students of Iglo" and
"Grandmother" in Budapest.
E. I. A. Consorzio Cinematografico
Via Varese 16fc
Rome, Italy
Phone: 44-816
ADMINISTRATORS
Aw. Francesco Scherma
Francesco Penotti
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Oct. 4, 1927.
(E.N. I.e.) Ente Nazionale Industrie
Cinematografiche
Via Po 32
Rome, Italv
Phone: 364351-352.353.354
PRESIDENT
S. E. Marchess Giacomo Paolucci di Calboli
Barone
THE
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ALMANAC
1099
Estudios — Fox
GENERAL MANAGER
CoMM. Armando Roncaglia
SECRETARY
Aw. Agostino d'Adamo
DIRECTORS
Senator Giuseppe Bevione, On. Bruno Biagi,
On. Araldo di CroUalanza, On. Giovanni
JNIarinelli, Senator Giuseppe Mormino, Senator
Conte Giaconio Suardo.
])ATE OF INCORPORATION
Nov. 9, 1935.
(Importer and producer.)
Estudios Cinematograficos Argentines
Side
Campichuelo 553
Phone: Caballito 5457
Argentina
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD and OWNER
Alfredo P. Murua
DATE OF FORMATION
March, 1934.
Fachschule der Film+heaterbesitzer von
Berlin-Brandenburg
Berlin SIV 68, Fricdrichstrassc 23
(Instructs and trains cinema proprietors.)
MANAGER
WiLHELM Siegfried
Felipe Mier y Hno, A en P
Uruguay 37
Phone: Mexican: L-65-18; Ericsson 2-00-30
Mexico City, Mexico
OWNERS
Felipe Mier
Fernando Mier
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
November 15, 1934, Mexico City, Mexico.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS and ADDRESSES
Banco Nacional de Mexico, Mexico City.
Distribute foreign and Mexican pictures and
cinema equipment.
Film Board of Trade of Mexico
y. Carransa No. 48.
Phone: J 4062.
Mexico City
SECRETARY
Enrique Zienert
Filnnverleih Huschak & Co.
Wien, F. Neubauoasse 25
Tel.: B 34-5-50.
Vienna
BANKING AFFILIATION
Landerbank, Filiale, Wien.
Film Writers and Journalists Association
U'arsazv Wilcza 19/1
Phone: 276-44
PRESIDENT
Tadeusz Konczyc
Focus Film Ltd.
Rokk S^ilard utca 20. Budapest VI II
Phone: 1-369-42
OWNERS
Akos Rathonyi
Gyorgy Engel
Producers of Hungarian speakiuK films.
Fox Film Corporation (A/Sia), Ltd.
97-99 Goulburn Street
Phone: M. 6621-4
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD and
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Stanley Sadler Crick
SECRETARY
Elton Wild
DIRECTORS
Stanley Sadler Crick, Clifford Minter, Archibald
Adolphus Gregory.
DATE AND PLACK OF INCORPORATION
February 17. 1916, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
34,939.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
National Bank of Australasia, Ltd., 342-346
George Street, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
Fox Film Corporation, S. A. I.
Via Vicenza 5
Phone: 481-197
Rome, Italy
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Bruno Fux, General Manager
PRESIDENT
Sidney R. Kent
DIRECTORS
Sidney R. Kent. W. J. Hutchinson, W. C.
Michel, S. Towell, L. Harley, B. Fux, C.
Coulter.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
May 12, 1924.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
2,500 Italian shares at 100 lire each.
Fox Film de la Argentina, S. A.
Laralle 1872/78
Phone: Cuyo 0084
Buenos Aires, Argentina
PRESIDENT
S. R. Kent
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
W. J. Hutchinson
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
W. C. Michel
RESIDENT DIRECTOR
Dr. Apeles E. Marquez
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Victor J. Schochet
SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR
Emilio Cano
DATE OF INCORPORATION
July IS, 1921
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
2,000, authorized October 6, 1921, issued April
28, 1926. Par value, $1,250 pesos each.
Fox Film R. T.
VIII Rakocci nt 9, Budapest, Huwiary
Phone: 1-316-58
MEMBERS OF BOARD
H. I. Cell
Charles Matzner
P. Koretz
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Charles Matzner
HEAD OF SALES DEPARTMENT
Kalman Lakos
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Simon Takacs
PUBLICITY MAX AND TITLER
Armand Szanto
SECRETARY
Gabor Herczeg
THE
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C T U R E
ALMANAC
1100
DATE AM) Pr^ACE OF INCORPORATION
May 1. 19J4. lUulapest. Hungary.
NUMBER OF SHARES
5.000 shares of 10 petiKucs each par value.
BANKIXc; AFFILIATIONS
Hungarian Coniniereial Hank of Pest.
Fox Film Towarzystwo
20+h Century-Fox Film Corporation
20th Ccntury-Fo.v Film Coiporatioit
Mouiuszki II, ll'arsazu
Phone: 517-70
DIRECTORS
Mr. Renjamin Miggins
Dr. Wiktor Mikulecki
DATE OF INCORPORATION
March 7, 1925.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
100 shares.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
P. K. O.
Bank Dyskontowy Warszawski.
General Theatres Corporation of
Australia, Ltd.
State Shopping Block, 29 Market Street
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
MANAGING DIRECTORS
S. F. Doyle
C. E. MuNRO
SECRETARY
P. W. Dive
Fox — GonordI
DIRECTORS
Stuart F. Doyle, F. J. Smith. H. Y. Russell. C.
E. Munro, S. S. Crick, C. Minter.
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
October 14, 1932, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
Capital: 5,000,000 pounds, shares of £1 each
(not listed on Stock Exchange).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
The English Scottish & Australian Bank, Ltd.,
388 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Aus-
tralia.
General Theatre Supplies, Ltd.
298 Pitt Street
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
H. Y. RUSSKLL
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Stuart F. Doyle
SECRETARY
W. Sayle
DIRECTORS
Stuart F. Doyle, F. J. Smith, H. Y. Russell,
E. Geach.
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
February 4, 1932, Sydney, New South Wales,
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
Capital: £50,000, shares of £1 each (not listed
on Stock Exchange) .
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
The English Scottish & Australian Bank. Ltd.
SERVING THE INDUSTRY 24 YEARS
iJ.H.HOPFBETLG CO.Inc.
729 SEVENTH AVE.
NEW YORK
TS"
DISTINCTIVE AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE
MOTION PICTURES
THE
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C T U R E
ALMANAC
1101
Sesamtverband — I CI
Gesam+verband der Osterreichischen
Filmkaufmannschaft
(.Union of the Austrian Distributors)
Neubaugasse 25, Vienna, VII
PRESIDENT
Karl Imelski
VICE-PRESIDENTS
WiLHELM Gruss, Richard Strauss, Siegfried
Unger
SECRETARY
Heinrich Mayer
Gesam+verband der Osterreichischen
Filmproduction
{Union of Austrian Producers)
Neubaugasse 25, Vienna VII
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Robert Reich
Globus Film L+d.
Erssebet korut 8, Budapest VII
Phone: 1-351-77
OWNERS
Laszlo Sas
Bel A Sas
Karoly Palmai
Producers and importers.
Greater Union Theatres, Ltd.
State Shopping Block, 49 Market Street
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
H, Y. Russell
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Stuart F. Doyle
SECRETARY
P. W. Dive
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
W. Sayle
DIRECTORS
Stuart F. Doyle, F. J. Smith, H. Y. Russell, E.
Geach, S. J. Perry, G. C. Allan, W. G. Laytor,
T. G. Murray.
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
October IS, 1931, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
Capital: £500,000, shares of £1 each (not listed
on Stock Exchange).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
The English Scottish & Australian Bank, Ltd.,
388 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Aus-
tralia.
Gremium der Lichtspielunternehnner
Osterreichs
{Union of the Austrian Exhibitors)
Mariahilferstrasse 88/a,
Vienna VII
PRESIDENT
Theodor Petzl
VICE-PRESIDENT
Adolf Hauer
TREASURER
Carl Fischer
Harmonia Film Industry and Distributing
Company, Ltd.
7, Akaczfa-u.
Phone: 352-87
Budapest VII, Hungary
OWNERS
Ferencz Pless
Joseph Kiss
Hirsch Lajos and Tsuk Imre,
Film Distributors
14, Rakoczi-ut
Phone: 1-438-35
Budapest VIII, Hungary
OWNERS
Lajos Hiesch
Imre Tsuk
Importers of foreign films. Owners of Kamara
Motion Picture Theatre. Produced in 1936: "Man
of Gold."
Hoyts Theatres, Limited
600 George Street
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
S. S. Crick
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Charles E. Munro
GENERAL MANAGER
M. G. Sloman
SECRETARY
G. A. McPhee
DIRECTORS
S. S. Crick, C. E. Munro, John Nolan, Clifford
Minter, Maurice G. Sloman, G. Robinson, W.
A. Ince.
DATE and PLACE OF INCORPORATION
November 10, 1926, Melbourne, Victoria.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
500,000, authorized par value £1 each.
500,000 issued, par value £1 each.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
Class "A"
400,000 authorized, 400,000 issued, par value
£1 each.
Class "B"
500,000 authorized, 450,000 issued, par value
£1 each.
Class "C" (non-cumulative)
1,100,000 authorized, 935,000 issued, par value
£1 each.
Hunnia Film Studio Company, Ltd.
Gyarmat-u., 39
Phone: 2-979-99
Budapest VII, Hungary
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Janos Bingerth
MANAGER
Sandor Nagy
MEMBERS OF BOARD
L. L. Kadar, Karoly Kadas, Baron Gyula
Wlassics, Jun.
NUMBER OF SHARES
750 shares of 200 pengoes each par value..
All shares are the property of the Hungarian
State.
_ Hunnia Film Studios leases studio to those de-
sirous of making films in Hungary. In 1934 8
Hungarian and 3 German, in 1935 14 Hungarian
and 4 German; in 1936: 12 Hungarian and 8
German feature films were made at the Hunnia
Studios.
(I.C.I.) Industrie Cinematografiche
Itallane
Via del Tritone 87, Rome. Italy
Phone: 44261
PRESIDENT
Gr. Uff. Giuseppe Domenico Musso
DIRECTORS
Rag. Roberto Dandi
Prof. Marcello Puma
DATE OF INCORPORATION
-April 12, 1933.
(Film producer.)
THE
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C T U R E
ALMANAC
1102
Imperial Film Company
"Green Villa," Kennedy Bridqc. Bombay 7, India
Phone: 40537
OWNERS
Khan Bahadur Ardeshir M. Irani
Mr. Abdulally Eussoofally
GENERAL MANAGER
RusTOM C. N. Broacha
PUBLICITY MANAGER
Ramnik a. Mehta
DIRECTORS OF MOTION PICTURES
R. S. Chowdhry, Nandlal Jashwantlal, Honij
Master, Raymino J. Asher, Moti B. Gidwanj,
Mr. Gunjal.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1926.
Imperial Theatres, Ltd. (Liberty Theatre)
232 Pitt Street
Sydney, New South Walei, Australia
Phone: M^6068
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
David N. Martin
MANAGING DIRECTOR
David N. Martin
SECRETARY
K. B. Thompson
DIRECTORS
David N. Martin (Managing), H. C. Mclntyre,
Norman L. Cowper.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1934, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
£50,000 (in £1/-/- shares)
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Union Bank of Australia Ltd., Castlereagh Street
.Sydney, New South Wales.
The Indus Film Corporation Ltd.
Karachi, India
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Capt. G. L. Dudani
MANAGING AGENTS
The Sind Talkies
SECRETARY
Ramchand Jiwanlal
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT
Kodusing Kimatsing
DIRECTORS
Lalji Mehrotra. Partabrai Vasumal, Harbux L.
Hingorani, Dr. Hoondraj, D. G. Sabhani, Si th
Kanavalal Pokardas. Daooji Mehrotra.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Dec. 21, 1934. Bombav, India.
NUMBER OF SHi^RES'
All ordinary 1500 of rs. 1001-1 each, 5000 of
rs. 101-1 each, all issued.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Eastern Bank Ltd., Karachi.
Advance Bank of India Ltd., Karachi.
International Federation of the Cine-
matographic Press (Fipresci)
PRESIDENT
Jean Chataigner, 21, avenue des Tilleuls, Paris.
VICE-PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Paul-Auguste Harle, 19, rue de la Cour-des-
Noues, Paris.
International Institute of Educational
Cinematography
League of Nations
Via Lazsaro Spallancani, 1 A
Rome, Italy
PRESIDENT
Hon. Prof. Alfredo Rocco
Imperial — Keleti
SECRETARY
Jean-Daniel de Montenach
DIRECTOR
Dr. Luciano de Feo
MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY
Count H. Carton de Wiart, State Minister, Hon.
President of The Child Welfare Committee.
Prof. Henry Focillon, Member of the I.C.I.C.,
Prof, at the University of Paris.
Louis Lumiere, Member of the Institute of
France.
Prof. Gabrielle Mistral, Doctor of Letters, ex-
Directrice of the Girls Lycee, Santiago.
Prof. Gonzague de Reynold, Member of the
I.e. I.e., Prof, at the University of Berne.
J. W. Brown, Director, British F'ilm Institute.
Nagendra Nath Gangulee, Doctor of Philosophy,
Professor of Agriculture and Rural Economy at
the University of Calcutta.
Louis Villani, Councillor of the Hungarian
Legation.
Rodolfo Llopis, Deputy in the Cortes, ex-Gen-
eral Director of Primary Education at Madrid.
Georges Oprescu, Professor at the University
of Bucharest, Member of the Permanent Committee
of Letters and Arts of the League of Nations.
Rychard Ordynski, President of the Polish Film
Producers' Association.
Intercine
Monthly publication of the International Institute
of Educational Cinematography.
Editorial Committee:
Director: Dr. Luciano de Feo.
J. O. Studio, Limited (Producing Film)
Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Tel.: Nishijin 4,994.
PRESIDENT
Yoshio Ohzawa
TREASURER
Sadao Morikawa
DIRECTORS
Yoshio Ohzawa, Ushiji Kabayama, Keiji Uyeno,
Kyoichi Takema.
BUSINESS ADVISOR
HiROHisA Ikenaga
DATE OF INCORPORATION
December 1, 1934.
NUMBER OF SHARES
10,000, full paid, par value Y50.
BANKING AFFILIATION
Daiichi Ginko (The First Bank) , Kyoto Branch,
Karasumaru-Kudaru, Sanjo, Kyoto, Japan.
Kameradschaft der Deutschen Kunstler
Berlin IV 35, Viktoriastrasse 3/4
Phone: Kurfuerst 47-94
(Social organization of artists, composers, etc.)
PRESIDENT
Benno von Arent
Karpat Film Ltd.
Erzsebet korut 8, Budapest VII
Phone: 1-375-70
OWNERS
ISTVAN ErdELYI
MiKOS Gacs
Producers and importers.
Keleti Film Ltd.
15, Erzscbet-korut
Phone: 434-74
Budapest VII, Hungary
Imported foreign pictures; in 1936 distributed the
Hungarian language film, "Sensation."
THE
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ALMANAC
1103
Kino — Metro
Kino Film Sales and Distributor, Lfd.
20, Rokk Szilard-U.
Phone: 369-42
Budapest VII, Hungary
OWNER
Imre Beck
Produced in 1935 Hungarian language picture
"I Can't Live Without Music."
Klangfilm G. m. b. H.
Saarlandstrasse 19
Berlin SW 11.
PRESIDENT
DiREKTOR Schwab
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Prof. Dr. Rukop
Dr. Rottgardt
SECRETARY
Dr. Zechel
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
October, 1928, Berlin.
Klub fijr Kanneratechnik e. V.
Bcrlin-lV ilmcrsdorf . IVittclsbacherstrasse 28
Phone: H'ilmersdorf 50-09
(Screen organization for German cameramen.)
MANAGER
Willy Hameister
Latino Films S. A. De Mexico
Av. Juarez 18
Mexico City, Mexico
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
Elias M. Zacarias
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Jorge Trad
SECRETARY
Daniel L. Garcia
TREASURER
Elias M. Zacarias
DIRECTORS
Elias M. Zacarias, Jorge Trad, Dr. William Jem-
mal, and Daniel L. Garcia.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
January 10, 1935, Mexico, D. F".
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
100 at $1,000 each.
LEO "RTrTCo. Ltd.
Warszazva, ZIota Street 6 {lVarsa7V. Poland)
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD, PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR
Maria Hirszbein
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 1, 1926. Warszawa.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
P.K.O. 25,748.
Lessing-Hochschule
Berlin IV 62, Keithstrassc 11
Phone: Barbarossa 90-16
dnstitution for training and educatiun of all
trade personalities.)
DIRECTOR
Dr. Johannes Eckardt
Loet C. Barnstijn Concern
"Filmstad." Wassenaar, The Hague
Branches:
Filmdistributic (Rep. UA)
Staudaardfilms (Rep. Col.)
Filmproductie (Domestic production)
Laboratoriiim (Laboratory)
W.I. CO. (especially for technical equipment)
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Loet C. Barnstijn
DIRECTORS
Kurt Gerron
Jaap Speyer
Max Nosseck
CAMERAMAN
Akos Farkas
CUTTER
G. J. Teunissen
SOUND MANAGER
Dr. G. Goldbaum
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Twentsche Bank, N. V., The Hague.
L.U.C.E. Istituto Nazionale
Via S. Susanna, Rome, Italy
Phone: 48141
PRESIDENT
S. E. Giacomo Paolucci di Calboli Barone
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Nov. 5. 1925.
DIRECTORS
Placed under direct control of the chief of the
government. (Newsreel producer.)
Lux Film Prod, and Distr., Ltd.
8, Erssebet-korut
Phone: 431-95
Budapest VII, Hungary
OWNERS
FeRENC SZIGETl
Jeno Varadi
Importers of foreign films. In 1936 produced
Hungarian language pictures, "Be True Unto
Death" and "Half-Price Honeymoon."
Magyar Filmiroda Rt.
15 Hiuuiaria Alsokorut
Phone: 1-463-46
Budapest, IX
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
ZOLTAN TaUBINGER
iMANAGERS
MlHALY' SzALADOS
Laszlo Huszar
DATE OF FORMATION
1923.
CAPITAL
150,000 pengos.
Makers of Hungarian Newsreels, exhibited by all
theatres in Hungary, with price fixed by Hun-
garian Exhibitors' Society.
Filmiroda Studios are leased to lesser producers
of films. Ten Hungarian feature films were
made in 1936.
Magyar
Mozgofenykepuzemengedelyesek
Orszagos Egyesulete
(Union of the Hungarian Exhibitors)
Csokoiiai ntca 10. Budapest, VIII
HONORARY PRESIDENT
Gyula Gvarfas
PRESIDENT
Gabor Bornemissza
MANAGING VICE-PRESIDENTS
Pal Morvay
Izso Segall
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Warsa'v, Poland. Marscalkowska 96
Phone: 9-90-70
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
F. W. N. Becker
THE
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1104
DIRECTOR
M. ("lOJCHRACH
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
June 7, 1929. Warsaw.
NUMBER OF .SHARES, COMMON
100 shares at J.SOOzl ($.S0,000).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Powszechny Bank Kredytowy, Warsaw.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Dis+r. Corp.
Magyarorszagi Vezerkepvlselete R. t.
(Huiitiariaii Branch of MGM)
Sandor ti-r i. Budapest I'lII
Phone: 1-444-24
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
L. L. Lawrence. Antal Leiiel, Ciiari.es
CiUTTMANN.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Charles Guttmann
NUMBER OF SHARES
300 shares, par value, pengoes 500 each.
SALESMEN
Joszef Tamassy, Miklos Salanion, Mrs. Bela
Andai. Inire Hecht.
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Paul Farago
PUBLICITY MEN AND TITLERS
Benito Erb, Istvan Rado.
Me+ro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fllme G. m.b. H.
1, Xciibauiiassc, lienna I'll
Phone: Xr. B 39-5-95
PRESIDENT
F. W. N. Becker
DIRECTORS
Felix Bernstein
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Films S. A. I.
5 Via Maria Cristina, Rome
Phone: 361366-361067
PRESIDENT
Aw. Enrico Giobbe della Bitta
GENERAL MANAGER
Cav. Renato Bassoli
BUSINESS MANAGER
Attilio Bedin.i Jacobini
SALES MANAGER
DOTTOR VlTTORIO MaTTEA
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
April 18, 1925
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
350 at 1000 lire each; total-lire 350.000.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Limited
20-28 Chalmers Street
Phone: M 4291 (6 lines)
Sydney, Australia
MANAGING DIRECTOR
N. Bernard Freeman
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
T. E. Ferguson
DIRECTORS
N. Bernard Freeman, T. E. Ferguson, David
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Sydney, N. S. W., Australia, June 12, 1925.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Authorized 20,000 at £1 each; issued 100,000.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS AND ADDRESSES
Union Bank of Australia Limited.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer of China
Embankment Bldci., 400 K'orth Soochca' Rd.
Shancihai, China
GENERAL MANAGER
M. Marcus
Metro — Minerva
Mij. tot Exploitatie van het City Theatre
N.V.. City Film N.V.. Europa Film N.V.
Xieiiwstraat 24, The llmnie, Holland
Phone: 117274
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
B. Wilton
SECRETARY
W. Baron Snouckaert van Schauburg
TREASURER
E. S. Alter
DIRECTORS-MANAGERS
J. M. P. TER Linden
E. S. Alter
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
The Hague.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Dutch fl. 100,000 ($55,000), each share fl.
1,000.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Rotterdamsche Bank, N. \'., The Hague and
Rotterdam.
Minerva Film, Societle An.
Head Office: 10 Piazza Cavour
Phone: No. 52829
Rome, Italy
Telegraph: MOGA
PRESIDENT
Anthony Mosco
BRANCH OFFICES
Ancona, Via de Pinedo N. 2, Sig. Enrico Borni-
sacci. Phone: 30-93.
VARIETY FILM
DISTRIBUTORS
489 Fifth Ave., New York
Cable Address: "Confilm" — New York
Exclusive Foreign distributors
(South America excluded) of:
RELIABLE PICTURE
CORPORATION
BOX-OFFICE ACTION WESTERNS
12 — Tom Tylers
6 — Rin-Tin-Tin
8— Bill Cody
4 — Richard Talmadge
MUSICAL WESTERNS
6 — Fred Scott
6 — Bob Custer
and
KEN MAYNARD BOB STEELE
Also
DRAMAS, MUSICALS, SHORTS
Confidential advisors to Foreign Buyers
TOKYO PARIS CALCUTTA
THE 1937-38 MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC
H05
Motion — Orszagos
Bari, Via Martiri Fascisti, 11-13, Sig. Cataldo
Fabiani. Phone: 14-076.
Bologna, Via C. Alberto N. 8, Sig. Rag. Mario
Tugnoli. Phone: 24-197.
Firenze, Via de Pecori N. 1, Adolf o Pintucci.
Phone: 26-144.
Genoa, Via XX Settembre, 2, Signora i\. Me-
liani. Phone: 31-392.
Messina, Via Luciano Manara, 5, Sig. Mario
Leporino.
Milano, Via S. Gregorio, 25, Sig. Rag. Walter
Proto. Phone: 266-235.
Napoli, Galleria Umberto, 1. 27, Sig. Vincenzo
Prignano. Phone: 31-392.
Padova, Via Trieste N. 9. Sig. Gennaro Proto.
Phone: 23-046.
Rome, Via Curtatone N. 8, Sig. Virgilio Balmas.
Phone: 42-219.
Torino, Piazza Bodoni N. 3, Sig. Cav. Luigi
Rocchi. Phone: 53-078.
Trieste, Via Giotto N. 3, Sig. Lorenzo Proto.
Phone: 61-00.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
June 20, 1931.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
100 at 500.
BANK AFFILIATION
Credito Italiano.
Motion Picture Council
Warsaw, Widok 22/6
Phone: 236-39
PRESIDENT
Richard Ordynski
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Dr. Leopold Gleisner
Stanislaw Zagrodzinski
•TREASURER
Edmund Byczynski
SECRETARY
MiECZYSLAW KrAWICZ
OFFICE MANAGER
Joseph Handt
Mozgokepipari Ltd.
Erssebet korut 8, Budapest VII
OWNERS
En ORE SOLTESZ
ZOLTAN SOLTESZ
Producers of Hungarian films.
Muveszfilm Distributing Company
40 Rakocsi-ut
Budapest, VII
OWNER
Richard Horowitz
Imports and distributes foreign films, and in
1935 produced Hungarian language picture "Ad-
dressee Unknown."
N. V. "Cinema Royal," Corso Cinema
and Luxor Theatre
Nieuzi'c Nieuwstraat 12, Amsterdam C.
Phone: 44144
PRESIDENT-GENERAL MANAGER
Nathan Bierman
TREASURER
M. Desmet
PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING
MANAGERS
E. Kaposi (Cinema Royal)
A. Waterman (Corso Cinema)
DELEGATE OF BOARD
D. J. Reyneker
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Dec, 1920. Amsterdam.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Dutch fl. 1,000,000 ($550,000), issued fl. 585,000
($322,000).
Each share fl. 1,000 ($550).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Amsterdamsche Bank, Damrak 95, Amsterdam C.
N. V. TUBEM in foundation
Amsterdam, Requlicrsbrcestraat 26/28.
Phone: 32386
DIRECTORS (THEATRE MANAGERS)
A. TUSCHINSKI
J. H. Gerschtanowitz
H. Ehrlich
BUSINESS MANAGER
J. VAN SaNTEN
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Sept. 21, 1936. Amsterdam.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Dutch fl. 500,000 ($280,000), of which issued
fl. 100,000 ($56,000).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Incassobank N. \'., Amsterdam.
Orszagos Magyar Filmegyesulet
{Hungarian Film Society)
Eotvos utca 4, Budapest, VII
PRESIDENT
Tibor Tors
ASSOCIATE PRESIDENTS
Janos Bingert
ZoLTAN TaUBINiGER
\'ICE-PRESIDENTS
ZsOLT Harsanyi
Jeno Torzs
MANAGING VICE-PRESIDENT
Bel a Gaal
SECRETARY
Dezso Major
TREASURER
Ferenc Lohr
Nikkatsu Company
4-11, 3 chome. Kyobashi, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: Kyobashi 2-122-29
PRESIDENT
Sakichi Morita
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
H. Ohsaka
VICE-PRESIDENT
Sadaji Tanaka
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Tsunekichi Ishii
TREASURER
Inosuke Ito
GENERAL MANAGER
Kamazo Yamanaka
DIRECTORS
H. Ogasawara, Einosuke Yokota, Takejiro
Ohtani, Sanji Ikenaga.
Orszagos Magyar Mozgokepipari
Egyesulet
{Union of the Huiigarian Distributors)
Csokonai utca 10. Budapest, VIII
HONORARY PRESIDENTS
Richard Geiger
Mano Guttmann
PRESIDENT
Frigyes Pogany
ASSOCIATE PRESIDENT
Richard Horovitz
MANAGING VICE-PRESIDENT
N. G. Palugyay
SECRETARY
Dezso Frankl
TREASURER
Ferenc Szigeti
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1106
Pallas — Phoebus
Pallas Film Ltd.
Gyarmat utca 39, Budapest XIV
Plwne: 2-979-99
MANAGING DIRECTOR
I'ERENC HeGEDUS
Producers of Hungarian and German films.
Paramount Filmforgalmi R.T.
(.Hungarian Branch of Paramount)
59 Rakoczi-ut
Phone: 1-343-37
Budapest, VIII, Hungary
GENERAL MANAGER
N. G. Palugyay
HEAD OF SALES DEPARTMENT
Gabor Koszegi
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Menyhert Kuhn
PUBLICITY MAN AND TITLER
Sanjdor Fodor
SECRETARY
ZOLTAN GrUNBERG
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
F. W. Lange, G. J. Schaeflfer, H. G. Ott, N. G.
Palugyay, Bela Weissburg.
FOUNDED
1928.
NUMBER OF SHARES
300 shares at 500 pengoes par value.
Imports and distributes Paramount pictures in
Hungary.
Paramount Films
Via Magenta 8, Rome, Italy
Phone: 41972
PRESIDENT
Frederick W. Lange
GENERAL MANAGER
Amerigo Aboaf
DIRECTORS
Carl F. Dixon
Frank Farley
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Feb. 15, 1925 (importer).
Paramount Film Service, Ltd.
66-72 Reservoir Street
Phone: M.4931
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD AND MANAGING
DIRECTOR
John Edward Kennebeck
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
James AiNswoaxH Sixsmith
DIRECTORS
John Edward Kennebeck, John Cecil Graham,
Harold William Chancellor, David William
Roxburgh, James Ainsworth Sixsmith.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 15, 1913, Sydney, New South Wales, Aus-
tralia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Nominal Capital: 10,000 shares issued, par value
one pound.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Bank of New South Wales, Head Office, Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia and certain
branches; The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd.,
Pitt and Hunter Streets, Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia.
I Paramount Films GES. m.b.H.
Vienna VII, Neubaugasse 1.
DIRECTORS
Fred W. Lange, T. X. Jones, Gus J. Schaefer.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
1928.
BANKING AFFILIATION
Credit-Anstalt Wiener Bankverein Vienna VII.
Mariahilferstrasse.
Paramount Films of China, Inc.
Capitol Bldti.. 142 Museum Road
Shantihai, China
GENERAL MANAGER
J. E. Perkins
Paramount Films, Ska, z ogr. odp.
IVarssaiva, Sienna 4
Phone: 546-45
DIRECTORS
G. J. Schaefer
Fred W. Lange
Carl Dixon
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1928. Warsaw.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
100 shares, par value 2000 zl each ($40,000).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Powszechny Bank Zwiazkowy w. Polsca Wars-
zawa, Zgoda 11.
Patria Film Distributing Company
8 Erzscbct-korut. Budapest
Phone: 1-406-25
OWNER
Mano Guttman
Distributor of RKO films in Hungary.
P. C. L. Elga-Seisakusho (Film
Production), Limited
100 Kitami Seijo, Kinutamura, Kitatamagun,
Phone: Aoyama 7430, Setagaya 2418-2928.
Tokyo Prefecture.
Motion picture producers, distributors and itn^
porters.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Tomeji Yamamoto
PRESIDENT
Taiti Uyemura
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Takeo Ohhashi
TREASURER
Gyo Miyazaki
DIRECTORS
Iwao Mori (General Manager), Rin Masutani,
Masashige Anami, Shigetomi Fukushima,
Kingo Uyemura.
ADVISORS
Ichizo Kobayashi, Hanji Sohma, Sumisaburo
Uyemura.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
February 5, 1933.
NUMBER OF SHARES
4,000, per value Y50.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Daiichi Ginko (The First Bank), 1, Ichibanchi,
Marunouchi, Kojimachi-ku, Tokyo.
Phoebus Distributing and Commercial
Company, Ltd.
8 Erzsebet-korut
Budapest VII, Hungary
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Adolf Fodor
FOUNDED
1923
NUMBER OF SHARES
5000 at 10 pengoes each par value.
In 1936 produced the Hungarian language picture
"River Rendez-Vous." Imported foreign films.
THE
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1107
Polish— RKO
Polish Association of Exhibitors
Warsaw, Marszalkowska 86/8
Fhotte: 808-17
PRESIDENT
Stanislaw Romuald Zagrodzinski
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Franciszek Kiedron
Prof. Henryk Pachonski
SECRETARY
Joseph Olesiak
Polish Film Distributors' Association
Warsaiv, Widok 22/6
Phuite: 245-50
PRESIDENT
Dr. Leopold Gleisner
VICE-PRESIDENT
MiECZYSLAVV CZABAN
SECRETARY
Adolph Grunstein
TREASURER
Franciszek Grynbaum
MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Dr. Borys Jankolowicz
Polish Film Producers' Association
IVarsazv, Chinielna 21/29
Phune: 616-88
PRESIDENT
Stefan Dekierowski
VICE-PRESIDENTS
MiECZYSLAW KrAWICZ
Joseph Rosen
SECRETARY
Andrzej Ruszkowski
Prabhat Film Company
Prabhat Naf/ar, Poona 4, India
Phone: 625
DIRECTORS
V. Shantaram, V. G. Damle, S. V. Kulkarni,
S. Fattelal, K. B. Dhaibar.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
June 1, 1929. Kolhapur, India.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
The Imperial Bank of India.
Bank of India.
Poona Branches.
Productora Argentina de Films
(P. A. F.)
Callao 435
Phone: Libertad 5519
Argentina
GENERAL DIRECTOR
Juan La Rosa
SALES MANAGER
Ernesto Di Pascuale
DATE OF INCORPORATION
July 1934.
Radio Teatro Internacional, S. A.
Ave. Juarez 34
Mexico City, Mexico.
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
Emilio Azcarraga
SECRETARY
Othon M. Velez
TREASURER
Jose Milmo
DIRECTORS
Enrique Contel, Othon M. Velez, Manuel Loni-
bardini, Emilio Azcarrago, Jose Milmo.
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Mexico, D. F., Mexico.
NUMBER OF SHARES
2,650, at $250 each. Capitalization is being in-
creased to $1,300,000.00 pesos.
Reflektor Film
4 Sandor-ter
Phone: 1-428-29
Budapest VIII, Hungary
OWNER
Mrs. Nicholas Vitez
Reichsfilmkammer
Berlin IV 35, Bendlerstrasse 32 a/b
{Head organisation of German film industry.)
PRESIDENT
Prof. Dr. Lehnich
VICE-PRESIDENT
Hans Weidemann
Reichsfilmkammer, Fachgruppe
Filmtheater
Berlin IV 35, Bendlerstrasse 32 a.b.
(Head organisation of German exhibitors.}
MANAGING DIRECTORS
Dr. Th. Quadt
Dr. Diedrich
Reichsfilmkammer, Hauptabteilung I I I
Berlin SW 68, Friedrichstrasse 210
{Represents everybody enciacied in production)
PRESIDENT
Hans Weidemann
RKO-Radio Films Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Wien VII, Neubaug 1
Phone: B-35-2-84 5-38-2-87
MANAGER
Michael Havas
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
April, 1936. Vienna.
NUMBER OF SHARES
As 20,000.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Oesterr, Credit-Anstalt-Wiener-Bankverein.
RKO Radio Films International, Ltd.
RKO Radio Films, S. A.
52 Avenue des Champs-Elysees
Paris, France
EUROPEAN M-\NAGER
H. W. Leasim
MANAGER
Clair E. Hilgers
RKO Radio Films
130 Marszalkowska
Warsaw, Poland
RKO Radio °Films, A. B.
16 Vasaoatan
Stockholm, Sweden
MANAGER
Carl Gerhard Wallman
RKO-Radio~Pictures
Peacock Motion Picture Co.. Inc.. Distributors
Embankment Bldg., 400 North Soochow Road
Shanghai, China
GENERAL MANAGER
L. Britton
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
1108
p
RKO Radio Pictures (Australasia). Ltd.
Pacific House, 300 Pitt Street
Phone: M6777
Sydney, Australia
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ralph R. Doyle
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Douglas Lotheringtoni
SECRETARY
Rudolph Brauer
DIRECTORS
Ralph R. Doyle, John W. Forsyth, John T.
Watling.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
December 17, 1928, Sydney, Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
5,000 shares par value one pound.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
National Bank of Australasia Limited, Sydney,
Australia; National Bank of New Zealand
Limited, Wellington, New Zealand.
S. A. F. I. R.
(Soc. An. Film Italiani Roma)
Via Velletri 10
Phone: 863,073
Rome. Italy
PRESIDENT
Col. Camillo Bosio
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Aw. Anton.io Reggiani
DIRECTOR
Dr. Gastone Bosio
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Tulv 24, 1933.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Society with limited capital.
BANKING AFFTLTATIONS
Credito Italiano, Rome, Italy.
Sagar Movietone
68 Napean Sea Road, Bombay
OWNERS
Chimanlal Desai
Dr. A. U. Patel
FILM DIRECTORS
Sarvottam Badami, K. P. Ghosc, Chimanlal
Luhar, Mr. Uahboob.
S. A. I. Fono Roma
Via Maria Adelaide 7
Rome, Italy
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
DoTT. Salvatore Persichetti
Shinko Cinema Company, Limited
(Producing Company)
3, 2-Chome, Hatchobori, Kyohnshi-ku,
Tel.: Kyobashi 5, 171 to 5, 174
Tokyo, Japan.
PRESIDENT
Takejiro Ohtan.i
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
TOMOJIRO TSUTSUMI
GENERAL OFFICE MANAGER
HiROSHi Sato
BUSINESS MANAGER
HiROSHI ASHIZAWX
SECRETARY
YosHiRo Takehara
TREASURER
Shiro Kaga
ASSISTANT TREASURER
KiNKI HOSHINO
RKO— Sociedad
DIRECTORS
Shintaro Shirai (Managing Director), Momota
Yoshimura, Shuichi Yamasaki, Shiro Kido,
Fukusaburo Fukui, Ikuo Takahashi, Shichi
Tanaka, Kozaburo Miyagawa, Tadasuke
Machida, Shigemasa Inouye.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
June 31, 1931.
NUMBER OF SHARES
87,500, par value, Y20.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Sanwa Ginko, Kyoto Branch, 3-Chome, Kyobashi,
Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo, and Kawasaki Daihyaku
Ginko Shinkawa Branch, Sliinkawacho, Kyo-
bashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Shochiku Company, Ltd,
1-5, 3-chome, Shintomi-Clw, Kyobashi-ku
Phone: Kyobashi 4, 131 to 38
Tokyo, Japan
PRESIDENT
Takejiro Ohtani
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Shintaro Shirao
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Shiro Kido
TREASURER
GiNjiRO Takano
DIRECTORS
Takasuke Machida, Isaburo Inouye, Yoshitaro
Yamamoto, Hiroshi Ohtani, Shigemasa Inouye,
Rvozo Mishima.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Feb. 1, 1937.
NUMBER OF SHARES
748.025 per value Y50 (approximately $14.00).
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Mitsubishi Bank, Tokyo.
Yasuda Bank, Tokyo.
Nippon Trust Bank, Tokyo.
Sociedad Anonima Radio
Cinematografica Argentina "Lumiton"
Cangallo 2186
Phone: Cuyo 8866
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Studios: Munro, F.C.C.C.
PRESIDENT
Dr. Enrique T. Sussini
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Enrique Garcia Mereau
M.\NAGER
Julio Lofiego
SECRETARY
Cesar Jose Gi'errics
DIRECTORS
Luis F. Romero. Carlns Alfredo Fnrnquist,
Samuel Ortiz Basualdo.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Oct. 25. 1933, in Buenos Aires.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Authorized, 25,000. Issued 10,000. Value $20-
pesos each.
Sociedad de Empresarios de
Cinematografos
(Film E.rhibitors' Association)
Ayacucho 290
Buenos Aires
PRESIDENT
Francisco Iaria
l^"TCE-PRESIDENT
Luis Bellini
SECRETARY
Santiago Lopez
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Enrique Popolizio
T H ^
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1009
Societa — Tobis
TREASURER
Domingo DiFiore
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Joaquin A. Lautaret
Societa Anonima "Effebi"
Via Curtatone 8
Phone: 480,897
Rome, Italy
ADMINISTRATOR
Giuseppe Collini
DIRECTOR
Fernando Bonotti
DATE OF INCORPORATION
October 21, 1929-VII.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
C/C: Banco Roma
Sub Agency ANCONA per Marche Abruz/.n.
"STAR"-Filmverleih Ges. m.b.H.
IVien VII, Nciibauoassc 3
Phone ■.B-:u -0-26
{Distributors of Cohiiiibia Pictures, Ltd., N. V.)
MANAGERS
Fritz Weil
Erich Kessler
SECRETARY
Wilhelm Kurt Silberstein
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Sept. 11, 1936. Vienna.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Wiener Creditanstalt-Wr. Giro u Kassenverein.
Stylus Film Industries Company, Ltd.
8 Erzsebet-korut
Phone: 1-442-59
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Eugene Deak
FOUNDED
1927.
CAPITAL
50,000 pengoes.
In 1936 produced the Hungarian language pic-
ture "Pagans."
Syndikat Film G. m.b.H.
Hedemannstrasse 21
Phone: A 9-5393
Berlin, S. W., Germany
PRESIDENT
Dr. Hans Henckel, Berlin W 8.
DIRECTORS
GusTAv Berloger
Dr. Alexander Meier
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
September 29, 1933.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Reichsmark 200,000.
Company Limited.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Reichskreditgesellschaft A. G., Behrenstrasse 21,
Berlin W 8.
Terrafilm Ges. m.b.H.
Neubaugasse 12
Telefon: B. 39-2-47
Wien VII, {Vienna) Austria
DIRECTORS
Fritz Braun
Josef Singer
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 2, 1934, Vienna.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Mercurbank, Wollzeile 17, Wien I.
Terra-Film Verleih G. m.b.H.
Kochstrasse 73
Phone: Jager 6541
Berlin S. W. 68, Germany
PRESIDENT
Dr. Karl Jira
SECRETARIES
Bernard Bonkhoff
Friedrich Wickb
TREASURER
R. Otto
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Hannemann
DIRECTORS
Wilhelm Stoppler
AUREL BiSCHOFF
BOARD
Edwin Scotoni, Dr. Hoffmann-Burges, Dr. Jira,
Freiherr von Richthofen, Max Brumann.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Nov. 18, 1920, Berlin.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
Nr. 1-300 at 100 Reichsmarks each. Total—
300,000 Reichsmarks.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Commerz-und Privatbank A. G., Berlin. Dres-
dener Bank, Berlin. Sponholz and Company.
Theatre Mij. van de Nederiandsche
Bioscoop Trust
The Hague. Bccuidcnlwul 18
Phone: 772040-772041
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
L. BOUMSN
DELEGATE OF BOARD
D. Siem, Jr.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Jan. 1, 1921. The Hague.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
Dutch fl. 450,000 ($250,000), each share fl.
1,000.
NUMBER OF SHARES. PREFERRED
Dutch fl. 315-750 ($175,000).
Tiberia Film
Salita San Nicola da Tolcntino 1 bis. Rome. Ital:
Phone: 45.766
ADMINISTRATOR
Cav. Gino Marchiori
DATE OF INCORPORATION
May 15, 1935 (producer).
Tobls-Cinema A.G.
Berlin W 8, Mauerstr. 43
Phone: 12-6242
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
F'ritz Langenscheidt
PRESIDENT
Dr. E. Scheffler
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Dr. Ernst Scheffler, Dr. Hans Henkel, Dr.
Van Tienhoven, Richard Frost.
SECRETARIES
Mrs. Henze
H. Linsenmeier
TREASURER
Mr. Schalda
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
August, 1933. Berlin.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
200,000 Reichsmarks.
Tobis-Europa Filmverleih A.G.
Berlin Sli' 68. Fyicdrichstvassc 207
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Dr. Hans Hen.kel
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PRESIDENTS
Dr. Edwar Hay
Dr. Engelsing
\ UK PRKSI])ENTS
l)K. II. S( IlEKFLEK
Dr. Van Tienhovkn
SICCRETARY
K. J. Fritzsche
OWNER
Tobis Tonbild Syndikat A. G.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Oct. 6, 1932. Berlin.
CAPITAL AUTHORIZED
400,000 Reichsmarks.
Tobls-Magna Filmproduktion G.M.B.H.
Berlin SIV 68, Fiicdrichstr. 224
Phone: A9-7H7S
PRESIDENT
K. J. Fritzsche
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Oct. 22, 1935.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
100,000 Reichsmarks.
Tobis-Ro+a Film A.G.
Berlin W 8, Mauerstr. 83
Phone: 116631
CHAIRMEN OF BOARD
Fritz Kaelber
Dr. Hermann Schwerin
PRESIDENT
Dr. Hans Henkel
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Fritz Mainz
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Kurt Richter
Karl H. Geyer
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 17, 1934. Berlin.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
500,000 marks.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Hardy and Co., Berlin, Markgrafenstrasse 36.
Tobis Sascha Filmindustrie
Ak+iengesellschaft
Vienna I'll, Siebensterngasse 31
Phone: U 31.5.40
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Dr. Hans Hen,kel, Berlin.
SECRETARY-MANAGER
Ing. Albert Goring
DIRECTORS
Fritz Hirt, Vienna.
Ing. Hans von Becker
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Sept. 10, 1918. Vienna.
liANKING AFFILIATION AND ADDRESS
Oesterr Creditanstalt-Wiener Bankverein, Vienna.
Tobis Tcnbild-Syndikat A.G.
Berlin W 8, Mauerstrasse 43
Phone: A-2-62A2
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Ferdinand Bausback
PRESIDENT
Dr. Hans PIenkel
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
SiGMUND Jung
VICE-PRESIDENT
Fritz Mainz
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Fritz Main, Ernest SchefFler, Sigmund Jung,
Willi Forst, Emil Jannings, Gustaf Gruendgens.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Dr. Georg von Strauss
DIRECTORS
Fritz Mainz, Dr. SchefFler, Signumd Jung.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1928. Berlin.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
5,400,000 Reichsmarks
NUMBER OF SHARKS, PREFERRED
540,000 marks.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Reichskreditgesellschaft, Berlin.
Tokyo Takarazuka Gekijo Company, Ltd.
12-1, Yurakucho, Kojimachi-ku,
Tel.: Marunouchi 3, 585
Tokyo, Japan
PRESIDENT
IcHizo Kobayashi
TREASURER
TOYOKICHI HatA
DIRECTORS
J. Yoshioka, K. Kishimoto, J. Matsuoka, S.
Suzuke, T. Hata, U. Yoshida, K. Yama, K.
Ishiyama, S. Imamura.
DATE OF INCORPORATION
August 12, 1932.
NUMBER OF SHARES
222,000, par value Y20, fully paid.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Sanwa Bank, Marunouchi, Tokyo.
Towarzystwo Filmowe Universal Pictures
Corp. Sp. z ogr. odp.
Warsaw, Poland, Aleja Jerozolimska 35
Phone: 9-77-30, 9-99-58, 9-87-58
DIRECTORS
J. Cheever Cowdin
R. H. Cochrane
William M. Levy
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Nov. 1925. Warsaw.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
500 shares Zl. 500 each ($50,000)
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
P.K.O. Warsaw.
Powszechny Bank Kredytowy w Polsce, Warsaw.
Towarzystwo Kinematograficzne
Patria-Film
Warsaw, Moniusski 4
Phone: 263-02
DIRECTORS
F. Grynbaum
A. Leri
A. L. Gryminski
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Aug. 16, 1932. Warsaw.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
21 each zl. 200.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Powszechny Bank Zwiazkowy, Warsaw.
Twentieth Century-Fox Fed. Inc., U.S.A.
Capitol Bldg., 142 Mtiscum Road
Shanghai, China
Phone: 17350
GENERAL MANAGER
L. C. Paulson
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
G.m.b.H.
Ncubaugas
PRESIDENT
Sidney R. Kent
TREASURER
Sidney Towell
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MANAGER FOR CENTRAL EUROPE
Harry J. Gell
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1923. Vienna.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS AND ADDRESSES
Credit Anstalt-Wiener Bankverein
UFA-RIm Ges. m.b.H.
Neubaug, 22
Tel.: B 38-500
Vienna VII, Austria.
Cable Address: Ufafilm
DIRECTORS
Berthold von Theobald
Richard Strauss
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
June, 1925, Vienna.
NUMBER OF SHARES
10,000.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Mercurbank.
Unafilm
Pia.caale Giulio Cesar e 18
Milan, Italy
PRESIDENT
Dr. Ettore Margadonna
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Johannes Hanau
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Banca Commerciale Italiana.
United Artists Corporation
General Film Exchange, Inc., Agents
Capitol Bldg., 142 Museum Road
Shanghai, China
Phone: 17372
GENERAL MANAGER
A. Krisel
Universal Film Manufacturing Company,
Australasia, Limited
Head Office: 280 Pitt Street
Phone: M2655 (4 lines)
Sydney, N. S. IV., Australia
CHAIRMAN OF THK HOARD AND
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Hercules C. McIntyre
GENERAL MANAGER
Daniel Casey
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Frank R. Holdaway
ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND TREASURER
H. T. C. Wakeham
DIRECTORS
H. C. McIntyre, D. Casey, A. M. Hemsley,
N. L. Cowper. H. M. Taylor.
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 13, 1931, Sydney, N. S. Wales, Australia.
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
5000 at £1 each.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Union Bank of Australia Limited.
Universal Film R. T.
{Hungarian Branch of Universal)
Ncpszinhas uica 21, Budapest VIII
Phone: 1-384-47
MEMBERS OF BOARD
•Siegwart Kusiei-
LipoT Schiller
Erno Gergely
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Erigyes Siegler
HEAD OF SALES DEPARTMENT
Ferenc Safrany
DATE OF INCORPORATION
June 30, 1923.
NUMBER OF SHARES
2,000 shares at Pengoes 25 each.
Universal Pictures Corporation of China
Embankment Bldg., 400 North Soochow Road
Shanghai, China
Phone: 42260
GENERAL MANAGER
L. R. Brauer
Universal Pictures Ges, m.b.H.
Neuhaugasse 1, Vienna VII
Phone: B-32-0-4U B-37-0-34
MEMBERS OF BOARD
Leopold Schiller
SiGWART KuSIEL
Max Welisch
PLACE OF INCORPORATION
Vienna.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Oesterr Creditanstalt-Wiener Bankverein, Vienna.
Universum Film Aktiengesellschaft (UFA)
Berlin S.IV. 19
Krausen Street 38-39
Phone: Merkur 4001-4003
Germany
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Dr. Georg von Strauss
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Karl Ritter
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Georg von Strauss
Johannes Kiehl
Dr. Alexander Kreuter
Karl Pfeiffer
Dr. Josef Schilling
Professor Carl Froelich
Paul Hartmann
Eugen Klopfer
Dr. Hans Piluer
Karl Ritter
Hans Weidemann
Mathias Wieman
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
1918, Berlin
NUMBER OF SHARES, COMMON
30,000 at 100 Reichsmarks each, 19,218 at ov,.
Reichsmarks each, 27,469 at 1,000 Reichsmarks
each. Class A.
2,999 shares at 1,000 Reichsmarks each. Class B.
NUMBER OF SHARES, PREFERRED
11,250.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Deutsche Bank und Diskonto-Gesellschaft. Berlin.
Verleih Der United Artists
Dr. Hauser and Company, G. m. b. H.
Neubaugasse 38
Vienna VII, Austria.
Cable Address: HAUSUNIT
DIRECTORS
Dr. Arnold Hauser
OsKAR Mezei
DATE OF INCORPORATION
May, 1926
NUMBER OF SHARES
S 20,000
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Credit Anstalt Miriahilf.
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Warner Brothers-First National
Via Palestra 68. Rome, Italy
Phone: 485 205
PRESIDENT
Robert Schless
GENERAL MANACKk
Cav. Mario Zama
DATE OF INCORPORATION
April 13, 1933.
(F'ilm importers.)
Warner Bros.-First National Filnns
G.m.b.H.
Mariahilferstrasse 71 Vienna VI, Austria
Phone: /i-36-0-14
MANAGER
Willy Simmenauer
DATE AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION
July 1, 1935. Vienna.
NUMBER OF SHARES
Three shares together Schillinc 100,000.
BANKING AFFILIATIONS
Credit Anstalt Wiener Baiikvcrcin Filialc
Mariahilf.
Warner Bros.-First National Films
Spolka Akcyjna
Aleja Jerozolimska 51, Warsaiv, Poland
Phone: 8-25-55, 8-l'S-87, 8-52.83. 7-25-45
PRESIDENT
Robert Schless
DIRECTORS
Robert Schless
Beno Slesin
MANAGER
Dr. Boris Jankolowicz
DATE OF INCORPORATION
Feb. 6, 1935.
NUMBER OF SHARES. COMMON
250 each zl. 1,000 ($50,000).
BANKING AFTlLIATIpNS
Bank Francusko Polski, Czackiego 4, Warsaw.
Warner Bros.-First National Pictures, Inc.
Embankment Bldg., 400 North Soochow Road
Shanahai, China
Phone: 42346
GENERAL MANAGER
R. E. BiNNs
Warner Bros.-First National-
Vitaphone Pictures
Magyarorszagi Kepviselete R. T.
(Hungarian Branch of Warner-First National)
30-32 Jozsef: korut
Phone: 1-325-90
Budapest VIII, Hungary
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Karl Bergas
HEAD OF SALES DEPARTMENT
Rlanka Vidranyi
If It's Foreign Films
You Want - - - ^
FRENCH
MOTION PICTURE CORP.
126 WEST 46fh STREET
NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.
DISTRIBUTORS FOR
NORTH and SOUTH AMERICA
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Gyula Kastner
PUBLICITY MAN AND TITLER
Dezso Vaczi
SECRETARY
Mrs. Irene Flachner
MEMBERS OF BOARD
Robert Schless, A. H. Black, Bela Pattantyus,
Joseph Vagi, Karl Bergas.
Webb, B. Montieth
Embankment Bldg., 400 North Soochow Road
Shanghai, China
Phone: 45494
{Distributors of British pictures)
Yi Hwa Motion Picture Co.
1109 Connaught Road, Shanghai
Phone: 22S85
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD AND PRESIDENT
T. D. Nyien
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
U. Z. Nyien
VICE-PRESIDENTS
T. Y. Shen
SECRETARY
Y. S. LoH
DIRECTORS
F. Naou, S. L. Zee, T. L. Wang, K. S. Cheng,
P. L. Foong, C. Woo, P. T. Lee, N. O. Lieu.
mporters and Exporters (New York)
Ameranglo Corp., 1600 Broadway. Circle 6-4848.
Importers, exporters, world.
American Trading Association, 723 Seventh Ave.
BRyant 9-4312. Exporters, world.
Amkino Corp., 723 Seventh Ave. BRyant 9? 7680.
Importers, exporters, Russian.
Arnocinema Export Co., 35 W. 45th St. MEdal-
lion 3-1462. International.
Auten, Captain Harold, 1540 Broadway. BRyant
9-9883. Importers, exporters.
British and Continental Trading Co., Inc., RKO
Building. Room 1916. Circle 7-4697. Exporters.
Campbell, Donald, 125 W. 4Sth St. BRyant 9-6930.
Importers, exporters.
Casino Film Exchange, Inc., 1499 First Ave. BUt-
tcrfield 8-3841. Importers.
Celebrity Productions, Inc., 723 Seventh Ave.
BRyant 9-6067. Importers, exporters
Cinexport Distributing Corp., 125 W. 45th St.
BRyant 9-6930. Importers, exporters, all coun-
tries, especially Spain.
Columbia Pictures, 729 Seventh Ave. BRyant
9-7900. Importers and exporters, foreign countries.
Criterion Films, SO E. 42nd St. VAnderbilt 3-6880.
Importers, exporters, domestic and foreign.
Danubia Pictures Corp., 729 Seventh Ave. BRyant
9-4175. Distributors of Hungarian and others.
DuWorld Pictures, Inc., 729 Seventh Ave. ME-
dallion 3-2943. Importers.
Exhibitors Film Exchange, 630 Ninth Ave. Circle
6-0888. Exporters.
Film Exchange, Inc., The, 125 W. 45th St.
BRyant 9-4150. Importers, exporters.
Franco-American Film Corp., 66 Fifth Ave. AL-
gonquin 4-6980. Importers, specializing in school
films in French dialogue with English titles.
French Motion Picture Corp., 126 W. 46th St.
BRyant 90892. Importers, exporters, French.
Garrison Film Distributors, Inc., 1600 Broadway.
HRyant 9-2580. Importers, exporters.
GB Pictures Corp. of America, 1600 Broadway.
Circle 6-4848. Importers, United Kingdom.
General Foreign Sales Corp., 729 Seventh Ave.
MEdallion 3-3781. Importers and exporters.
Grand National Films, 1270 Sixth Ave. Circle
6-2828. Importers, exporters.
Guaranteed Pictures Co., Inc., 729 Seventh Ave.
BRyant 9-4369. Importers, exporters, world.
Hoffberg, J. H., Co., Inc., 729 Seventh Ave.
MEdallicti 3-.i813-4. Importers, exporters.
Imperial Distributing Corp., 729 Seventh Ave.
Bryant 9-8670. Exporters, domestic pictures.
Inter-Continent Film Corp., 50 E. 42nd St. Pro-
ducers, distributors, Spanish, Mexican, English.
I.V.T.A., 220 W. 42nd St. Wisconsin 7-8626.
Exporters, South Africa.
Kinotrade, 723 Seventh Ave. BRyant 9-5107.
Kunzler, Juan, 160 W. 44th St. BRyant 9-8659.
Importers, exporters, especially Spain.
Lenauer International Films, Inc., 202 W. 58th St.
Circle 7-6591. Importers, exporters.
Loews Inc. (MGM), 1540 Broadway. BRvant
9-7800. Exporters, world.
Luporini, Ferdinand V., 551 Fifth Ave. VAnder-
bilt 3-6664. Importers, exporters, Latiti America.
Mattsson, Ernest, 220 W. 42nd St. Wisconsin
7-2152. Exporters, Scandinavia.
Metropolis Pictures Corp., 154 W. S5th St. COlum-
bus S-0426. Importers, exporters.
MGM Pictures Corporation, 1540 Broadway.
BRyant 9-7800. Importers, exporters.
Modern Film Corp., 729 Seventh Ave. BRyant
9-9635. Exporters, world.
Monogram Pictures Corp., 1270 Sixth Ave. CO-
lumbus 5-7674. Importers, exporters.
Motion Picture Export Corp. (Universal), 30
Rockefeller Plaza. Circle 7-7100. Importers.
Nuovo Mondo Motion Pictures, Inc., 630 Ninth
Ave. Circle 6-2240. Importers, Italian.
Olympic Pictures Corp., 1600 Broadway. Circle
6-0081. Importers, English.
Paramount Pictures Corp., 1501 Broadway. CHick-
ering 4-7040. Importers, exporters.
Protex, Trading Corp., 42 East 58th St. VOlun-
teer 5-3320. Importers, German, French.
Rador Cinema Bureau, 723 Seventh Ave. MEdal-
lion 3-1347. Exporters, domestic, Latin America.
Importers, Spain.
Reliable Film Export Co., 130 W. 46th St. Medal-
lion 3-0436. Exporters, importers, especially Span-
ish.
Republic Pictures, 1776 Broadway. Circle 6-1840.
Importers, exporters.
Ritchey International Corp., 1270 Sixth Ave.
(^Ohnnbtis 5-7674. Exporters.
RKO-Export Corp., 1270 Sixth Ave. COlumbus
5-65i)0. Importers, exporters.
Scandinavian Talking Pictures, Inc., 220 W. 42nd
St. Wisconsin 7-2152. Importers, Scandinavia.
Trans-Oceanic Film Export Co., 723 Seventh Ave.
MEdallion Z-SiyT. Exporters, South America.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp., 444 W. 56th
St. COlumbus 5-3320. Importers, exporters.
Ufa Films, Inc., 729 Seventh Ave. BRyant 9-7890.
Importers, German, French, Czechoslovakian.
United Artists Corp., 729 Seventh Ave. BRyant
9-7300. Importers, exporters.
Universal Film Exchanges, Inc., 1250 Sixth Ave.
Circle 7-7100 Importers, exporters.
Variety Film Distributors, 489 Fifth Ave. MUrray
Hill 2-4529. Exporters, world.
Warner Bros. -First National, 321 W. 44th St.
CHickering 4-2200. Importers, exporters.
White, Peter H., Co., 729 Seventh Ave. BRyant
9-S2C6. Importers, exporters.
World Pictures Corp., 729 Seventh Ave. MEdal-
lion 3-2944. Importers, exporters.
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The Foreign Market
The quickened motion ])iclure con-
sciousness of other countries, both as
an economic and a propagandistic
medium, is evidenced in a resume of
the news and statistical developments
of the past year.
I A twofold objective has been gaining
I momentum in foreign seats of govern-
ment, and the two aims are closely allied
in steps taken to carry them to fruition.
One purpose is to lend every assistance
I possible to the building of a domestic in-
dustry of the motion picture, for the
revenue to be obtained if successful. The
other goal is a self-sustaining vehicle for
\ national propaganda.
Governmental action to accomplish these
ends follows two general courses. One is
to restrict importations of product, and in
practically every instance that means spe-
cifically American studios' product. The
other is to enter into direct competition with
Hollywood by making pictures that will be
acceptable as entertainment by the American
public.
Restrictive measures are largely in the
form of Quotas or Kontingents, requiring
that American companies purchase a num-
ber of the nation's own pictures in propor-
tion to the total of American films ad-
mitted. Other forms of this are require-
ments of a guaranteed American market, or
cash equivalent, for a stated number of pic-
tures made in the other country, and de-
mands that Americans produce a certain
amount of product in the foreign land. There
is also the device of limitation of the
amount of money that may be exported
from the country, thus forcing the distributor
either to expend the money there or hold it
idle in a foreign bank.
In the following pages the foreign situa-
tion is presented in epitome, in alphabetical
sequence of countries for ready reference.
The compilations were made by Nathan D.
Golden, Chief of the Motion Picture Section
of the Electrical Division of the Department
of Foreign and Domestic Commerce at
Washington, from reports to the section by
attaches in the foreign fields.
ALBANIA
Although there exists no censorship law in Al-
bania, films are censored by a commission consist-
ing of representatives of the Ministry of Education,
the police, the Court, the Press Bureau and the
Prefecture. Films are censored from moral and
political points of view.
The United States and Germany have almost
equal shares in the market; France and Italy to-
gether account for only about 10 per cent. The
Albanian public shows a considerable liking for
German films because they are generally musical
comedies, while American films are mostly melo-
dramas. German films have always been less ex-
pensive than American films and American films
are progressively increasing in price.
Taxes include :
(1) Customs Duties: Films imported into Al-
bania and which are to be re-exported within 45
days pay a customs duty of 20 gold francs for
100 kilograms.
(2) Municipal Taxes: (a) Annual tax of 300
to 500 gold francs, according to importance, (b)
amusement tax of 6 gold francs daily.
(3) Ministry of Finance Income Tax (not fixed).
(4) Miscellaneous stamp taxes.
There are 14 theatres, all wired for sound.
V
ARGENTINA— (See special article by Natalio
Bruski, Almanac correspondent, elsewhere in this
section).
AUSTRALIA— (See special article by Clifif Holt,
Almanac correspondent, elsewhere in this section).
V
AUSTRIA
The system of issuing "Vormerkscheine" to pay
for presentation permits issued by the provincial
authorities did not change in Austria with regard
to sound feature films ("Stammfilme") or sound
shorts during 1936. Film imports and exhibition
permits thus remained subject to Vormerkscheine
(contingent) control. To stimulate domestic pro-
duction, local suppliers of sound film recording
apparatus receive as a bonus ten Vormerkscheine
for every Austrian feature sound film (up to ten)
of a specified standard and produced under vari-
' ous detailed conditions. If domestic film apparatus
is used in the production of sound features, three
additional Vormerkscheine are issued. Vormerk-
scheine are allotted for a limited number of shorts.
One producer only (Selenophon) makes shorts in
Austria and at present for 40 per cent of the
shorts released receives from one to three Vor-
merkscheine depending on length and type.
Domestic sound films of all kinds_ are granted
presentation permits without submitting Vormerk-
scheine. For foreign films, except news reels, and
cultural shorts recognized by the Ministry of
Trade and Communications and the Ministry of
Education, Vormerkscheine (or fractions, depending
on the type of film) are required_ in order _ to re-
ceive presentation permits. Their value in 1936
was fixed at 1,200 schillings.
The system also is applied to sound equipment.
Film distributors who import more than ten feat-
tures a year are compelled by the Film Bureau
of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce to purchase
one or two _ cultural shorts per year (at 4,150
schillings apiece) for obligatory exhibition. Ex-
hibitors are also required to show one Austrian
official news reel at each performance and at con-
trolled rentals.
Producers of foreign language versions of Aus-
trian-made features receive permission for the free
presentation of one sound film from the country
to which the foreign version feature was first
sold. This privilege may be increased if the ver-
sion in question contains propaganda for travel in
Austria.
The price of permits for the presentation of films
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of all kinds produced in countries which handicap
the distribution of Austrian films by import em-
bargoes, payment restrictions, censor of scenarios,
regulations regarding employment of actors, and
so forth, can be increased to 1,000 per cent of the
normal amount.
Three Vormerkscheine are required for any num-
ber of copies of foreign features imported in the
German version whetner original or dubbed.
For each copy of a foreign language sound
film under 350 meters 10 presentation permits are
received for each Vormerkschein; for a him 350 to
70O meters, 5 permits; for a film 700 to 1,000 meters,
one permit; two Vormerkscheine are required lor
each copy of a film 1,000 to 1,500 meters and three
per copy for one over 1,500 meters in length.
An understood agreement not stated in the law
provides that every fifth feature imported will
have text and titles inserted in Austria, in which
case and for any other foreign language feature
film with German text and titles to be inserted
in Austria only one, one and a half and three
Vormerkscheine are required for one, two or three
or more copies respectively.
During the 1936 summer season (June 12 to
August 13), to encourage better programs, the cost
of presentation permits for this type of film in
one, two and three or more copies was respectively
1,000, 1,500 and 3,000 schillings. Vormerkscheine
were not needed as a medium of exchange in this
transaction.
Distributors who can prove that they have gone
to certain expenditures for the dubbing or syn-
chronizing of a film in Austria receive two Vor-
merkscheine. Such films are also admitted free
of charge for presentation in Austria.
The Film Bureau is authorized, in case a pro-
ducer of an Austrian feature film sells it at a
reasonable price into foreign customs territory, or
otherwise shows it abroad, to issue as an export
premium such number of additional Vormerk-
scheine as is fixed by the Ministry of Commerce.
These Vormerkscheine remain under control of
the Film Bureau and can be used only for obtain-
ing permits for films imported from the same
foreign customs territory. Use of this authority
can be made only once for each sound feature film.
In case of a disparity between Vormerkscheine »
issued and used, the Ministry of Commerce can
alter any of the foregoing regulations, effective
immediately.
The Austrian film industry depends, to a large
extent, on the German market. Some 75 per cent
of production costs of an Austrian film are cov-
ered by its sale to Germany. Receipts from do-
mestic showings only cover 10 to 15 per cent of
these costs.
The Austro- German film agreement which has
been in force for several years and nominally
should not expire until July, 1939, probably will be
contmued in some form. Due to exchange and
transfer diiTiculties and the expatriate, non-Aryan
character of important German producers now
turning out Austrian films, mutual quotas have
temporarily broken down. According to the old
agreement, 120 German feature films without re-
gard to existing contingents are annually ex-
changeable against 12 Austrian films or at a ratio
of 10:1. If either party to the agreement is unable
to export up to the full number agreed upon, this
does not restrict the fixed total of the other. For
example, if Austria is only able to export 10
features during the year in question, Germany is,
nevertheless, eligible to ship up to 120 features to
Austria free from contingent encumbrances. All
additional features beyond the limit set are subject
to the ratio of 10:1, thus, Austria in 1936 sent
14 features to Germany and the importation of the
two additional features was contingent upon the
acceptance of 140 features from Germany. The
exchange of news reels, educational and other
short films is also fixed at the ratio of 10:1.
The French trade treaty also provides for the
contingent-free import of French films. Relatively
few, however, are shown in Austria.
Local film censorship was in effect in 1936 for
the territory of the City of Vienna and in two
other provinces. Posters and other publicity mate-
rial also are subject to censorship. Censorship in
Vienna and in the two provinces of Austria is not
handled on a uniform basis. The other six provinces
have no local censorship requirements. Federal
censorship exists to a slight degree and is exer-
cised by the Ministries of Education and of Trade
and Commerce. The former merely examines on
request films for eligibility for exhibition to juve-
niles and the latter Ministry exercises control from
the political or economic angle through its power
to withhold import and exhibition permits. Local
and federal censorship in Austria, however, is not
rigid and is no practical obstacle to the importation
of foreign feature films. Juveniles under 16 years
are admitted only to films bearing the approval
of the Ministry of Education. In no case can they
attend performances finishing after 9:00 p. m.
The six large American film companies distribut-
ing in Austria greatly improved their position in
1936 from the standpoint of volume and turnover.
Profits were scanty, however, owing to the high
cost of Vormerkscheine (from which German films
are exempt) and the necessity of buying one or
more expensive Austrian "culture" films each year.
The share of the market estimated on an earning
basis was German 70%; American 20%; all others
10%; estimated on a footage basis (including
copies) it was German 55%; American 35%; all
others 10.
The United States has held its own especially in
1936, whereas German films have lost ground.
Only about half of the American features are re-
leased in more than one copy and seldom more
than three, whereas German features often appear
simultaneously in as many as eight prints. While
American films are shown in good volume, especial-
ly in the large first-run houses in Vienna, their
profits are not great. German films, although not
greater in number, exhibit many more copies
throughout Austria — and their overhead (no Vor-
merkscheine required) is much less.
(For totals of releases see special article else-
where in this section).
The regulations for the control of foreign ex-
change have been greatly relaxed and no difficulty
is experienced in securing the necessary valuta.
Copyright relations were established by govern-
mental decree of Sept. 20, 1907; April 9, 1910;
March 11, 1925, and Dec. 19, 1929. The new copy-
right law was promulgated on April 9, 1936, Federal
Gazette No. 24, Decree ISlo. Ill, A. U.
During 1936 (10 months) the Austrian film in-
dustry produced 19 feature sound films and 10
short sound films, compared to 23 and 15 in all
1935, 16 and 155 in 1934, and 15 and &7 in 1933.
The tariff on sound films is 120 gold crowns
($40.70 at current rate) per quintal, plus 4% of
duty-paid c.i.f. invoice value.
(1) Local censors' fee — 50 schillings ($9.25) per
1,000 meters, but not more than 100 schillings per
film. Fee for Federal approval is three groschen
per meter plus government stamps.
(2) Amusement ("Lustbarkeits") tax — 4 to 20%
of gross receipts depending on seating capacity and
class of house. This tax has not been changed
since December 15, 1933. Films reviewed and
passed by the Ministry of Education and cultural
shorts recognized as such by that Ministry in most
of Austria enjoy a reduction of this tax, varying
according to the classification the film has received.
In Lower-Austria and Carinthia the amusement
tax is entirely eliminated, in six other provinces
it is reduced, but in Vienna no reduction in the
tax is made for films in these two categories.
(3) Owner or lessee pays usual taxes on earning
and personal income, also various Federal or Mu-
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nicipal public welfare taxes (unemployment fund,
insurance of employees against illness or accident,
pension fund, etc.).
(4) For price of Vormerkscheine, compulsory
inircliase of cultural shorts, etc., see text.
The estimated total of theatres is 765.
Detailed figures on the number of moving pic-
ture theatres in the nine provinces of Austria are
given in the table below:
Province Sound Silent Total
Vienna 176 2 178
Lower Austria 271 22 293
Upper Austria 71 16 87
Styria 62 10 72
Carinthia 26 7 33
Salzburg 20 6 26
Tirol 19 3 22
Vorarlberg 11 1 12
Burgenland 36 6 42
TOTAL 692 73 765
There are 692 theatres wired for sound. Of
these, 271 are in Lower Austria, 176 in Vienna
and the remainder, 245, in other provinces.
Imports from U. S. A. — •
1935— Positive sound 2,056,661 ft. $42,207
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,520,842 ft. 30.471
Negative sound 19,174 ft. 1,917
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BAHAMAS
The Commandant of Police has charge of censor-
ship. No gangster films are permitted. The Cine-
matograph Act of 1912 (Bahamas Laws, Chapter
112) forbids the presentation or exhibition of "any
picture, drawing, print, film or representation of
any kind, of a treasonable, seditious, profane,
blasphemous, immoral, indecent or obscence char-
acter."
Of the films shown in the Bahamas, 90 per cent
are of American production, the remaining 10 per
cent being British.
There is no production whatever. Taxes are con-
sidered moderate. The five theatres are wired for
sound.
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BARBADOS
On Jan. 1, 1936, there was put into effect a com-
pulsory British exhibition quota of 20 per cent on
features and 50 per cent on newsreels, the former
increasing in the second year to 25 per cent. Due
to the lack of British and other foreign films, not
being available, the American importations were
not effected and consequently increased.
There are no censorship laws in Barbardos. How-
ever, there is an Act which requires the appoint-
ment of censors fully authorized to reject or change
any film received, and their decision cannot be
questioned. Local cer^orship is not considered strict,
though a considerable portion are "cut."
Ninety-five per cent of all the films shown are
of American make.
There is no admission tax. A Parochial Trade
Tax of 8.5% on net profits and a Colonial Income
tax on net profits amounting to 2/6 on the pound
are levied. These taxes may vary slightly from
year to year.
Tliere is no production. The three theatres all
are wired for sound. The range of admission prices
is 12 to 48 cents for first-run theatres and 6 to 24
cents in the second-run. The average motion pic-
ture program consists of a short newsreel, comedy
and a feature. One theatre, however, shows double
feature programs on week ends. Musical comedies
are preferred.
Imports from U. S. :
1935- Positive sound 9,597 ft. $144
Negative sound
Bahamas — Bermuda
BELGIUM
The serious agitation for local synchronization of
foreign pictures has abated, since the various or-
ganizations which at one time in 1935 were active
for governmental intervention in behalf of the
Belgian studios failed to establish their demands,
and later disagreed among themselves as to the
plan of operation for "dubbing." The result has
been the disorganization of formed syndicates. At
the moment the American distributors are co-
operating with a union of local exhibitors, pro-
ducers, and other importers and distributors, while
refusing to unite with them in a single corporate
body.
Tlie only censorship is by the "Commission de
Controle" which decides whether a film can be
played, children admitted or not. This formality
is not obligatory and if a distributor does not care
to have his picture approved for projection before
children under sixteen years of age, he has the
right not to present it at all before the commission.
During the 1935-36 season, 473 sound films were
released.
Outstanding episodes in scenes to which the
Belgian control takes exception are gun play,
gambling, kidnaping, extortion, and intimidation.
Therefore the attitude of the committee on con-
trol toward Wild West pictures is usually to order
them so cut as to destroy the continuity.
Sound film distribution is as follows :
Americzm Germaui French Others
Flemish:
Speaking area 183 64 52 49
French :
Speaking area 138 32 103 22
Brussels 164 32 103 35
Copyright relations were established by Presi-
dential Proclamation on July 1, 1891, extended April
9, 1910 and July 14, 1911.
Two sound films in Flemish and three in French
were produced during the 1935-36 season.
Taxes levied on the price of seats in cinemas at
present are as follows:
(a) Establishments where the admission price has
not exceeded 8 francs during the fortnight collec-
tion period taken into consideration:
Seats not exceeding 4 frs., 4% plus 10% of 4%
crisis tax plus 25% of 4% town tax, 5.40%.
Seats between 4 and 5 frs., 6% plus 10% of 6%
crisis tax plus 25% of 6% town tax, 8.10%.
Seats between 5 and 8 frs., 10% plus 20% of 10%
crisis tax plus 25% of 10% town tax, 14.50%.
(b) Establishments where the admission price
exceeds 8 francs:
Seats up to 5 frs., 6% plus 10% of 6% crisis tax
plus 25% of 6% town tax, 8.10%.
Between 5 and 8 frs., 10% plus 20% of 10% crisis
tax plus 25% of 10% town tax, 14.50%.
Between 8 and 12 frs., 12% plus 30% of 12% crises
tax plus 25% of 12% town tax, 18.60%.
Above 12 frs., 15% plus 30% of 15% crisis tax
plus 25% of 15% town tax. 23.25%.
There are 800 theatres, 740 wired.
Negotiations for commitments are still very
difficult, due to exhibitors being very cautious and
unwilling to engage themselves for a long period,
as they do not know what the general situation of
the Belgian market will be in the political situation.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 2,459,347 ft. $45,227
Negative sound 70,392 ft. 4,383
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,904,830 ft. $35,800
Negative sound 1,728 ft. 107
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BERMUDA
There are no censorship regulations in Bermuda
and such regulations as do exist are purely volun-
tary beween the manager of the theatre company
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Bolivia — British Malaya
and the Board of Education. If there is any feel-
ing on the part of the management that objec-
tions might be found with any picture, members
of the Board of Education and the Clergy of the
Colony are invited to see it at a private showing.
One hundred and seventy-four pictures were con-
tracted for in 1936; of these, 150 were American
and 24 were British films. American films are
popular in the Colony both with the local popula-
tion and American and Canadian visitors, and it is
believed that in the future only British films of
exceptional quality will be used.. In 1935 the total
number of films shown was 160, of which 36 were
British.
There are no film studios in the Colony. On
rare occasions portions of American films are made
here.
No amusement taxes are levied in the Colony by
the Bermuda Government.
Motion picture films, excluding undeveloped films
of British origin, are subject to an import duty
of one pence, approximately two cents, per 100
feet. Films not of British origin are subject to an
import duty of six pence, approximately 12 cents,
per 100 feet, plus a surtax of 25 per cent.
There are but two important theatres in the
Colony and both are in Hamilton, where shows
are given nightly except Sundays. At Sornerset and
St. George's three shows weekly are given, and
weekly shows are given at Bailey's Bay, Prospect,
the Dockyard and Southampton, a total of_ eight
houses throughout the Colony. The houses in the
City of Hamilton have seating capacity of 386 and
400. The seating capacity at St. George's is 325, at
Somerset 325, at Bailey's Bay 250, at Dockyard
200 and at Somerset 325. Admission prices have
remained unchanged for several years, and range
from 25 cents to 75 cents person, with 50 cents
being the regular price for admission to evening
shows. Prices for matinees are 25 cents and 35
cents per person. A price of 75 cents per person
is occasionally charged for special pictures.
Eight theatres are wired for sound.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,988,304 ft. $38,839
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,507,024 ft. $30,562
Negative sound
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BOLIVIA
The only legislative restriction is on transmitting
funds abroad.
The Government Decree of Feb. 22, 1926, forbids
admittance of children under 12 years to picture
houses on week days. Censorship is executed by
the various municipalities on moral, religious and
political standpoints. It is not strict. Ten pictures
were refused release in 1934 These were war pic-
tures and most of them since have been released.
Ninety-eight per cent of films shown are
American.
There are no copyright relations with the United
States.
No films were produced in the past year. Tliere
are no studios in Bolivia.
In Bolivia Ihere are the following national taxes
collected in all parts of the country : 10% of gross
receipts; stamp tax of from Bx. 0.02 to Bs. 2.30
per ticket according to price. In La Paz there is
a 4% municipal tax, a municipal tax on outdoor
advertisements, an annual municipal license tax
of Bs. 2,000 for first class theaters, and Bs. 1,000
for second class theaters. In the other principal
cities of the country, there are, in addition to
national taxes, departmental taxes of from 6 to 10%
of gross receipts and annual municipal license
taxes of from Bs. 1,000 to Bs. 1,500.
Of the 19 theatres in Bolivia, three are in La
Paz, two in Sucre, one in Cochabambo and one
in Oruro may be considered relatively iniporlant.
All 19 are wired for sound.
Admission prices range between Bs. 2.50 and Bs.
3.00. Very rarely prices reach Bs. 4.00 for out-
standing films. Sometimes prices are reduced to
Bs. 1.00 for films already shown several times.
Tlie usual program consists of a newsreel, comedy
and feature. Most exhibitions run three times a
week. Films preferred by the natives are musical
comedies and thrillers. English language films en->
joy a great preference over European.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound .... 6,021 ft. $ 120
Negative sound ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound .... 81,299 ft. $1,163
Negative sound ....
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BRAZIL
A law requiring exhibitors to show a minimum
of 100 meters (328 feet) of domestic film with each
program continued to sustain the thirty or more
producers of newsreels and short subjects. The
action of the Federal Government in oflfering an
annual cash premium for the best picture of this
type produced has done much to improve the
quality of domestic shorts. Despite this, however,
most are technically weak.
Brazilian censorship laws are regarded as rea-
sonable and their application appears to be uni-
formly fair. Decree No. 21240 of April 4, 1932, sets
forth reasons for the whole or partial rejection of
a picture by the Board of Censors:
Offense to public decency; Suggestive of crime or
other conventional acts; Conveying illusions which
might prove prejudicial to international relations;
Insulting to race, collective groups or religious
sects; Offensive to National dignity or provocative
of defiance to public order.
During the ten months from January to October
of 1936 a total of 1,215,574 meters (3,899,561 feet)
of film was submitted for censorship, of which only
10,700 meters (34,325 feet) or less than 1% was
rejected by the censors.
According to the records of the Federal Censor-
ship Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, 86% of all
features submitted for censorship in ten months of
1936 were of American origin.
Copyright protection is afforded titles which have
been duly registered with the Censorship Board of
the Ministry of Justice.
In 1936 a total of 231,000 feet of motion pictures
was produced in this country at an approximate
cost of $75,000. Of this footage 49,000 feet repre-
sented seven features in sound; the balance (182,-
000 feet) consisted of 530 newsreels and short sub-
jects with sound accompaniment.
Although it may be said that some advancement
was made by domestic producers during the year,
locally made feature pictures are not regarded as a
competitive factor.
There were 1,400 motion picture houses in Brazil
at the close of 1936, only 30 dark. Rio de Janeiro
and Sao Paulo have 90 and 60 houses, respectively,
in operation. One thousand, one hundred seventy
theatres are wired for sound. The aggregate seat-
ing capacity exceeds 645,0(X).
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive Sound.... 11,491,663ft. $244,397
Negative sound... 77,006 ft. 2,728
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound... 10,408,169 ft. $202,433
Negative sound... 21,531 ft. 506
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BRITISH MALAYA
The agitation for more British films has almost
completely died out. Tlie wave of sentiment is
now for quality. Films earning the largest gross
revenue in 1936 were Arnerican.
There was a general improvement in the class
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of British films shown during 1936, and some at-
tracted large audiences.
Tlie local censor is sure to cut or ban any film
which reflects on the prestige of the white race.
Murder, gangster, excessive gun play, false im-
prisonment, or gruesome fihns are banned, with
some concessions to period plays.
The censor fee on newly imported fihns of 100
feet silent or sound, is S$1.20, copies 30 (Straits)
cents per 100 feet. For an appeal, after banning by
the censor, the charge is S$1.0O. If the appeal is
approved the reviewing fee for the whole film is
S$10. If the Appeal Board sustains the censor's
ban the charge is S$10 per reel for the first five
reels and S$S per subsequent reel.
The light comedy produces more money than
any other type. However, Malayan audiences are
very partial to their favorite actor or actress.
The historical melodramas have been the largest
revenue producers, but the number has been lim-
ited. There was a noticeable decrease in attend-
ance at animal pictures.
During the first ten months of 1936, the Ofificial
Censor of Cinematograph Films of the S.S., F.M.S.,
and Jehore reviewed 4,183,600 feet of film, of which
2,555,000 feet was American film as against 3,319,500
feet the first nine months of 1935. Last year, 61%
of the films reviewed by the Censor during the
first ten months was American as compared to
71.6% for the first nine months of 1935. Great
Britain supplied 626,500 feet, China 785,000 feet,
British Topical 157,900.
Copyright relations are protected under an ordi-
nance known as the Merchandise Marks Act.
It is considered sufficient protection to the owner
to publish a declaration of ownership in the local
newspapers.
Other than some wild animal and native life
pictures made in Borneo, no pictures were pro-
duced.
There is no taxation on theatres in Malaya.
The police however, have a license fee, according
to seating capacity. If the theatre seats less than
200, the fee is S$2 a performance; seating not less
than 299, S$3; seating not more than 399, S$4;
seating 400 and over, S$5. For second and sub-
sequent performances on the same day half of these
fees is charged.
There were 122 theatres operating, 96 wired.
Two new theatres were opened in Kuala Lumpur
and one in Butterworth. Another was under con-
struction at Ipeh. Two open air theatres had ob-
tained permission to operate in Singapore, but it
was generally believed that only one would ma-
terialize.
Ex;onomic conditions of the masses in British
Malaya are continuing to improve. This condition
has been reflected with increased box office
receipts. There is no reason why American films
should not continue to dominate the market.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound.... 2,637,960 ft. $56,004
Negative gound... 20,560 ft. 374
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound.... 2,344,119 ft. $49,471
Negative sound ... ....
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CEYLON
There are no quotas or other restrictions other
than the preferential import duty which is two-
thirds of one rupee cent per foot in the case of
films of British origin and one rupee cent per foot
for films of foreign origin.
Films shown in Ceylon practically all come from
India where they have been censored. Police have
general control of all public performances.
Sixty per cent of pictures shown are American.
There is no local production.
Exhibitors are obliged to pay a yearly assessment
tax based on seating capacity.
Ceylon — Chile
Only 13 of the 18 theatres show regularly; 14
are wired. Eight theatres are in Colombo, two
in Kandy and one each in Nuwara Eliya, JafTna
and Galle. Three of the eight in Colombo exliibit,
almost exclusively, Indian films in the Tamil,
Hindustani and Gujcrati languages.
The price of admission varies from SO rupee
cents ($0.18) to Rs. 3.00 ($1.14).
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 86,500 ft. $1,150
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positiye sound 41,034 ft. $1,241
Negative sound ....
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CHILE
The continued control of exchange operations has
made difficult the importation of foreign films,
most of which are supplied by the United States.
Late in 1936 motion picture films were classified
as luxuries, for which only gold exchange, at the
rate of 35.00 pesos to the dollar as compared to the
export draft rate of approximately 26.00 pesos,
could be used.
The Censorship Board is considered very liberal.
The representatives of one American film company
advised that in the last five years only two of its
fihns have been censored, one for moral, the other
for political reasons.
Each film when passed by the board is classified
as follows: 1) Suitable for children; 2) Suitable for
children over 15 years old, and 3) Not recommended
for young girls.
The censorship fee is 140 pesos for each feature,
and, in the Municipalities of Santiago, Valparaiso
and Conception, there is a charge of 40 pesos for
the first showing. It is left to each municipality
to determine the amount of this fee.
According to Decree Law 558 of Sept. 26, 1925,
twenty pesos of each fee go to the National Library
for books for its children's section and 20 pesos to
a fund for children's playgrounds and popular
theatres.
Distribution is estimated as follows: American,
80%; British, 5%; French, 5%; German, 3%;
Argentine, 2%; Spanish, 5%.
Spanish language talkies have never been suc-
cessful in (Tliile, the general preference being for
talking pictures in English with superimposed sub-
titles.
The types of pictures preferred vary in diflferent
sections. Musical productions and society plays
are more popular in the downtown theatres of the
three chief Chilean cities, whereas the neighbor-
hood houses prefer adventure films. Least popular
are those pictures in a foreign language with
a great deal of conversation.
Copyright Decree Law No. 345 of March 17,
1925 still applies.
There is no national production, excepting a few
shorts of Chilean scenes and industries made under
Government auspices.
Municipal taxes vary according to location and
classification of the theatre. Decree I^w 245 of
May IS, 1931, established a scale of fees, ranging
from 100 to 1,200 pesos per annum for legitimate
theatres, and motion picture houses. Tliese fees
were increased 15% in 1936. The municipal license
fee charged film distributing organizations is high,
amounting in the case of one American company
to 3,025 pesos per annum. There are also charges
for posters and electric signs.
Government taxes include an admission tax of
10%; income tax of the third category according
to which 6% is paid on an income of less than
10,0(X) pesos; 8% on income between 10,000 and
50,000 pesos, and 10% on income over 50,000 pesos,
and a sales tax of 2!/2% on net income.
According to Anuario Cinematografico early in
the year there were 208 theatres operating in
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Chile, since which time six modern houses ha^e
been added in Santiago.
Motion pictures are very popular in Chile and
this is especially true of Santiago.
Of the 214 theatres, 189 are wired for sound.
Santiago now has 58, all wired; Valparaiso 15, all
wired except 1 ; Vina del Mar, 5, all wired. About
70 of these sound installations were locally as-
sembled, 84 were supplied by two American manu-
facturers, the remainder being divided among other
American and European manufacturers.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound... 3,676,243 ft. $117,528
Negative sound . . .... ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound... 3,242,447 ft. $131,331
Negative sound.. 15,302 450
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CHINA
See special article by J. P. Koehler, Almanac
correspondent, elsewhere in this section.
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COLOMBIA
Censorship comes under the direct control of the
National Government. Boards in each department-
al capital consist of three members _ and three
alternates (5 members and alternates in the City
of Bogota). Once a picture has been passed by
two members of any departmental board of censors
the law prescribes that it may be exhibited
throughout the Republic without further censor-
ship. However, in practice certain departmental
boards of censors insist upon approving a previous-
ly censored picture before allowing it to be shown
in the district imder their jurisdiction. Censorship
is not strict.
Approximately 80% of the features released are
American made. During the past year there has
been a considerable increase in the number of Brit-
ish features displayed, and also some increase in
the number of French, German and Mexican
pictures.
Columbia's basic copyright law dates from 1886
and subsequent laws do not specifically deal with
motion pictures. Present copyright laws are con-
sidered inadequate. Colombia is not a member of
the International Convention.
There are no studios in Colombia, production be-
ing limited to occasional news reels and advertising
films.
The National Defense Tax of 10% on gross re-
ceipts, established by Law 10 of 1932, was modified
by Presidential Decree effective as of March 1,
1935, as follows: 5% on tickets up to and mcluding
20 centavos; 6% from 21 to 30 centavos; 7% from
31 to 40 centavos; 8% from 41 to 60 centavos;
10% on tickets of over 60 centavos.
This reduction represents a saving of about 3.5%
of the former tax, and lowers direct taxes on the
exhibitor to about 20% as compared to 23.5%.
Poster taxes are: for one-sheet posters, 0.80
centavos per set of 30; for two sheet, 1.60 pesos
per set of 30; for three sheet, 2.40 pesos per set
of 30. (Peso valued at approximately $0.57 U. S.)
Approximately 210 theatres in Colombia, with a
total seating capacity of 40,000, include 130 wired
and 30 others supplied with portable sound.
There has been the steady increase in the num-
ber of non-American films shown. Most competi-
tion is from European produced pictures, but films
of Latin-American origin also are being marketed.
British made films represent the most important
competition both from a quality and numerical
standpoint.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound.... 3,131,891 ft. $65,270
Negative sound... ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound.... 2,640,754 ft. $58,950
Negative sovmd... 30,362 ft. 891
COSTA RICA
There is a Government censor, appointed by the
Governor of San Jose, but the secretary for the
interior is the final judge.
During 1936, out of 484 films shown in Costa Rica,
449 were American. No films are produced in
Costa Rica.
Copyright courtesies are exchanged.
A tax is imposed by the National Government of
5% of gross receipts. Another tax of 5% is im-
posed on the net receipts (income tax).
The i1 theatres, all but one wired, seat 20,727.
Theatres present shows daily at 3, 7 and 8:30
p.m. and on Sundays and hoHdays give additional
exhibitions. Tastes are similar to those in the
United States, with action pictures in demand.
American stars and American pictures in general,
with super-imposed titles in Spanish, are preferred.
There is a general objection to dubbed Spanish
films.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 512,095 ft. $6,610
Negative sound ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 335,206 ft. $3,948
Negative sound
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CUBA
In the Gaceta Oficial of June 10, 1936, Extra-
ordinary Edition No. 190, there appeared Decree
No. 1556 signed by the President and the Secretary
of Interior on June 8, 1936, creating a Cuban Board
of Motion Picture Censors in the City of New
York. After protests of double censorship the New
York board was dropped and censorship was re-
turned to the Habana Censorship Board.
A bill introduced in the Cuban Senate provided
for creation of an organization to be known as the
Patronato de la Cinematografia Nacional (National
Motion Picture Board), to supervise and otherwise
assist the development of a motion picture industry
on the Island.
The proposed legislation would create an Acad-
emia de Cinematografia which would engage_ the
services of cameramen, makeup artists, electricians,
and so forth, and organize a section of declamation
for motion picture work and provide dancing
masters.
This Board would lend financial assistance to
Cuban producers.
Funds would be raised by an emission of postage
stamps not exceeding a total face value of 100,000
pesos. A special drawing of the National Lottery
also was proposed in the bill.
Regulations governing the censorship of films
provide for inspection of films by the Film Censor-
ship Board under the jurisdiction of the Depart-
ment of the Interior (Gobernacion). This board,
reorganized in August, 1936, is composed of the
Secretary of the Interior and five members.
The Secretaria de Governacion (Department of
the Interior) which is charged with the censorship
of motion pictures exhibited in Cuba, verbally re-
quested the distributors of news reel films to make
an effort to eliminate from such films all scenes
showing salutes of the factions engaged in the
Spanish civil war.
Films shown are 80 to 85 per cent American.
The remaining business is divided among Great
Britain, Spain, France, Germany, Mexico and
Argentina.
Copyright Act 1909 by Presidential Proclamation,
Nov. 17, 1902, was extended April 9. 1910 and
Dec. 9, 1920. The new Patent and Trade Mark
Law of 1936 gives special protection to motion pic-
ture films apart from that under copyright law.
Trade mark of manufacturer or producer must
have been registered prior to application for regis-
tration of film. Application must be held by pro-
ducer or assignee in Cuba.
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Tlicre is a bit of production from time to time of
news film shots.
Distributors in Habana are subject to a munic-
ipal business tax of $375 per year. They are also
subject to the Cuban Government tax of 3% on
gross receipts and a tax of V/2% on gross sales.
In addition, there is a scaled stamp tax on the
face value of contracts signed by exhibitors and
distributors; ]4% remittance tax, and Maternity
Tax of ^% of gross payroll.
About 350 theatres arc in operation, 300 wired.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound.... 5,107,132 ft. $97,827
Negative sound... 1,006 ft. 20
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound.... 4,500,179 ft. $89,123
Negative sound... 21,328 ft. 216
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA
American producers resumed distribution on Feb.
8. 1935, after concessions from the instruction of the
Ministry of Commerce as of Nov. 16, 1934.
An instruction of the Ministry of Commerce, ef-
fective Nov. 16, 1934.
On Jan. 14, 1935, an agreement was reached with
the Czechoslovak authorities, providing basically
for a free market. The Americans procured a
valuable concession which enables them to bring in
without payment of the regular 20,000 crowns
registration fee one picture dubbed in German
for every eight American sound features imported.
The companies are permitted to distribute the
dubbed film in sections where English sound feat-
ures have no market because of German competi-
tion, that is, in certain districts specifically desig-
nated by the local authorities where the majority
of the population is German. The granting of this
concession, which was important since it presented
to American firms operating in the market a
unique opportunity of amortizing German dubbed
films which they are obliged to produce in Ger-
many and Austria in order to remain in those
markets, assured the return of American com-
panies.
A total of 16 such dubbed films were brought in
under this arrangement during 1935, and about 14
in the first 10 months of 1936.
Feeling that the voting power which they had
in the Czechoslovak Association of Motion Picture
Industry and Trade was not commensurate to their
importance as distributors, the five branches of
American film distributors stepped out of the
Association in November, 1936, and established
an independent organization known_ as the Feder-
ation of Film Import and Trade in the Czecho-
slovak Republic. Questions pending, on which the
American distributors did not wish the Associa-
tion to speak for them, included the proposed
establishment of a Film Exchange to regulate film
distribtttion and trade and the concentration of
power implied therein. Less important was alleged
inadequate representation on the Film Advisory
Committee. It appeared possible that in addition
to the representative of the Association of Motion
Picture Industry and Trade a representative of
the newly created Federation would be admitted
to the Committee.
Censorship, under the Ministry of the Interior,
is very strict. A total of 1.081 pictures were cen-
sored in 1935, of which 1,060 were released for
showing, these including 346 sound features.
Twenty -one pictures were banned, of which 13 were
American and 5 German. During the January to
September period of 1936, 220 feature films were
passed by the board. 101 features were of Amer-
ican origin, of which 13 were German versions.
Of the 346 soimd features released by the censors,
157 were American, 80 German, 36 Czechoslovak,
20 Austrian, 18 French and 13 British. This in-
dicates the important position American companies
have assumed since distribution was resumed Feb.
Czechoslovakia — Denmark
8, 1935. In 1934 only 25 American features had been
authorized for showing. Preliminary returns for
the first 10 months of 1936 showed that 111 sound
features (including 14 German versions) out of a
censored total of 250 features were American.
Reciprocal copyright declarations were exchanged
April 27, 1927. (Citizens of one country are assured
full copyright protections in territory of the other
country. This went into effect March 1, 1927,
under United States Copyright Act of March 4,
1909 and Czechoslovak Copyright Law of Nov. 24,
1926 and amendment made thereto in Law of April
24, 1936.
During 1935. a total of 24 sound features were
produced, of which 21 were in Czech and 3 in other
languages (German and French). In addition 6
versions of Czech films were made. In the first
nine months of 1936, 19 features produced in Czecho-
slovakia were passed by the censors.
The A-B Motion Picture Studios showed a net
profit of 282,435 crowns from 1935 operations _ as
against 324,504 crowns in 1934. Czechoslovakia's
second studio, the "Host", which was in financial
difficulties since it was opened in 1934 procured
a Government guarantee of credits in an amount
of 3,500,000 crowns in October 1936. A third film
studio and a color film laboratory were reported
as projected.
Taxes are very high. The municipal entertain-
ment taxes average 35% of gross receipts in sound
theatres and 25% in silent theatres. The Ministry
of Interior prepared a draft of a law which would
lower these rates to about 20% and 15%, respec-
tively, and in addition establish differential tax
rates for films rated according to cultural value.
There are 1,833 theatres (290 showing daily, 715
two to six times weekly, and 828 once weekly)
as against 1,955 at the close of 1933. The total
seating capacity was 578,877 persons.
Of all theatres, 1,343 were wired for sound and
had a seating capacity of 483,615, representing an
increase of 525 theatres in the last two years.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound.... 1,292,182ft. $26,725
Negative sound... 52,770 ft. 2,160
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,523,912 ft. $29,349
Negative sound... 16,172 ft. 202
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DENMARK
Motion pictures in 1936 were not affected by the
Danish import control system which has severely
reduced the importation of most other commodities,
especially American. However, since July, 1936,
import permits have been reqviired for importation
of exposed films with Danish text, and as a result
such films are now provided with Danish text
locally by such firms as Nordisk Films Company
A/S, Frederiksberggade 25, and Joh. Ankerstjerna,
Lygten 49, both in Copenhagen. A proposal for a
new foreign exchange control law was under con-
sideration by the legislature which would extend
the system until the end of 1938, but so far as
could be ascertained this would not operate to
restrict the importation of films.
The supreme court in Denmark on Oct. 14, 1934.
sustained a decision of a lower court granting an
injunction to Nordisk Films Company A/S, (Copen-
hagen, forbidding the showing in Denmark of Amer-
ican pictures using the so-called "noiseless intens-
ity system" on the ground that this use infringed
the Fetersen & Poulsen patents held by Nordisk
Films Company A/S.
Two American film companies refused to sign
the agreement, claiming that their films, which arc
re-recorded on special equipment, are not covered
by the Nordisk Film Patent. The lower court in
these cases upheld the legality of showing these
re-recorded films without payment of a license fee
and the case was appealed to the supreme court
which in the early part of 1936 affirmed the de-
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cision. Nevertheless, one of these companies made
an agreement obliging itself to pay 700 kroner for
each film shown using the "noiseless" patent. The
other American company, which won its case, con-
tinued to import its own re-recorded films.
Efforts are being made to enforce the Petersen
& Poulsen patents in Sweden, England, Norway
and Poland.
The Danish film censoring bureau in the fiscal
year 1935-36, ended March 31, reviewed a total of
2,187 films (including copies and advertising) hav-
ing a length of 1,713,120 meters as compared with
1,884 films with a total length of 1,446,140 meters
the year before.
Of the 2,187 films (including copies), 1,097 having
a total length of 973,960 meters were American
(corresponding figures for the previous year were
821 and 740,000), 279 totaling 206,740 meters were
Danish (194 and 278,840) ; 253 totaling 265,770 meters
were German (163 and 192,110); 61 totaHng 66,245
meters were Swedish (57 and 76,840); 57 totaling
72,000 meters were British (46 and 49,085).
No dubbed films were exhibited in 1936.
All films shown publicly in Denmark must be
censored by Statens Films-censur (The Government
Film Censor), Frederiksholmskanal 27, Copenhagen,
under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice.
In 1935-36 the censor gave approval to 2,092 films,
including copies, having a length of 1,499,410 meters
as opposed to 1,750 films, including copies, having
a length of 1,152,095 meters in 1934-35.
In all, 86 films were forbidden for children as
against 129 films in 1934-35.
Sixteen millimeter films became more popular in
1935-36, and 120 of them were shown.
Censor fees are 6 ore per meter (one krone
equals 100 ore, about 22 cents) for Danish and
foreign films except newsreels and advertising films,
for which the fee is 3 ore per meter.
A total of 229 feature films were released in the
first 9 months of 1936 as compared with 285 during
the same months of 1935. American leadership
made further advance on a percentage basis, from
59% of all films shown in 1935 to about 64% in
1936. Of the total releases through September, 1936,
147 were American as against 170 in the corre-
sponding period of 1935. German producers in-
creased their participation from 40 films in 1935
to 41 in 1936, or from 14% to 18%. British releases
dropped from 30 in 1935 to 11 in 1936, or from 10%
to 5%.
Two American historical films were especially
well received.
Copyright relations, established by Presidential
Proclamation May 9, 1893, were extended April 9,
1910, and Dec. 9, 1920.
Production
Nordisk Films Company A/S, Frederiksberggade
25, Palladium A/S, Axelborg, and Teatrenes Film-
skontor (Asa Film) Jernbanegade 4, all of Copen-
hagen, are the only Danish producers of features.
The other companies specialize in advertising films
or short subjects.
Each of these producers owns one sound studio.
The studio owned by Nordisk Film Company A/S
has four stages and one sound recording apparatus,
a Danish Petersen & Poulsen recorder. The Pal-
ladium A/S studio has two stages and a Bofa
sound system (made by Bang and Olufsen, Striier,
Denmark), Teatrenes Films-kontor (Asa Flm) has
one stage and a German Bauer sound apparatus.
Only 6 features were released by Danish pro-
ducers m 1936 as compared to 10 in 1935. Three
were produced by Palladium, two by Teatrenes
Films-kontor, and one by Nordisk Films Company.
No films were produced in cooperation with Swed-
ish or other foreign producers in 1936.
The Danish film industry claims that the exist-
ing amusement tax of 40 per cent of box oflfice re-
ceipts is too heavy in view of the limited size of
the market for Danish films, and has petitioned
the government for relief.
The three films released by Palladium in 1935
were "Siiushanerne" (The Prying Fellows), "Mil-
liomordrengen" (The Millionaire Boy), and "Pan-
serbasse" (The Cop). The two films released by
Teatrenes Filmskonter were "Sol over Denmark"
(Sunshine over Denmark) and "Cirkus Revuen"
(The Circus Revue), while the title of the only
film produced by Nordisk Films Company A/S in
1936 was "6' Traekning" (Sixth Lottery Drawing).
Taxes
Exhibitors in Denmark are burdened with a 40%
tax on receipts.
In the fiscal year 1934-35 ended March 31 (the
latest year for which statistics are available), the
amusement tax on films yieded 6,491,725 kroner
(5,909,975 kroner in 1933-34). Of this amount 3,378,-
879 kroner was returned by Copenhagen theatres
(3,124,426 in 1933-34).
The total box office turnover at all Danish mo-
tion picture theatres was approximately 14,775,000
kroner in 1933-34 and 16,230,000 kroner in 1934-35.
Films of special social or educational value may
be exempted from tax by the Ministry of Justice.
Four or five films are granted this privilege each
year.
On April 1, 1936, there were 352 theatres in Den-
mark as against 340 the year before. The generally
improved business conditions in 1936 benefited own-
ers of theatres, and receipts from ticket sales,
particularly in the urban districts, are estimated
to have been above those for 1935.
Arnerican productions strengthened their foothold
as did other foreign films. Danish films continued
to exercise great drawing power, but because their
market is limited to one small country it is diffi-
cult to keep a high artistic standard and at the
same time make a profit. Competition among local
firm exchanges was enhanced by the establishment
of several new ofifices.
Most important of the new theatres are "Bella
Bio" in Copenhagen with about 900 seats (German
Bauer sound installation) and "Slotsbiografen" in
Randers with about 500 seats (Danish Bofa sound
installation). Tlie first named is a first-run.
A number of older theatres were reconstructed,
particularly in the provinces.
No theatres are owned by foreign producers or
distributors, and there are no chain theatres, both
such forms of ownership being impossible under
provisions of the Danish motion picture law.
The table which follows lists Danish cinemas ac-
cording to seating capacity, number of perform-
ances given yearly and the annual license fee to
which they are subjected.
No. of
Theatres
Seats
Performances
Annually License Fee
131
Up to 500
Up to 151
47
" " 500
" " 300
25
" " 500
" " 400
33
" " 500
" " 500
90
" " 800
" " 850
14
" " 1,000
" " 1,200
8
" " 1,200
" " 2,000
4
Unlimited
Unlimited
Kr.
0
150
300
" 500
800
" 1,800
" 2,500
" 5,000
Greater Copenhagen (including suburbs) with a
population of 900,000 had 44 theatres on Jan. 1,
1936, with a total seating capacity of 26.874 as
against 41 theatres with 24,578 seats a year previous.
Statistics pertaining to greater Copenhagen in-
dicate that attendance increased from 10,081,000 in
1934 to 11,020,000 in 1935, a gain of 947,000 or about
9%. The increase in ticket sales in Copenhagen
proper continued in 1936. its cinema having sold
5,127,931 tickets in the first eight months of 1936
as compared with 4,975,840 tickets in the same
months of 1935, a gain of 152,091 or 3%.
Practically all theatres are now wired for sound.
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Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 3,764,943 ft. $75,713
Negative sound 1,600 ft. 53
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 3,464,941 ft. $69,596
Negative sound 101,752 ft. 1,635
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Laws affecting the motion picture industry are
confined to those imposing taxes on undertakings
and admission prices and such as restrict the ad-
mission of minors.
Censorship is exercised by a municipal commission.
While there is no national law in regard to cen-
sorship, the municipal ordinance of Santo Domingo
or a practically identical one has been adopted by
the other municipalities. Censorship is very strict.
In 1936 the censors forbade the showing of at
least two pictures.
Ninety-five per cent of the films shown are
American, the other 5% British.
The title of each film might be registered under
the Dominican trade mark law, but no occasion
has yet arrived to resort to this recourse.
There is no production in this market.
Taxes are high. Theatres, in addition to the
regular property taxes assessed against real estate
of any class, must pay a special tax of 40 cents per
annum for each seat. Tax on admission is 2 cents
per admission up to 20 cents and 10% of the ad-
mission price above 20 cents.
There are 23 theatres, all wired. Two new sound
houses were installed in 1936, one additional thea-
tre was opened in Santiago, and one was closed in
Moca. The total seating capacity of the 23 thea-
tres is 10,400.
The range of admission prices is reported from
5 and 10 cents up to 40 cents for specials. Programs
consist of a feature and a comedy or cartoon.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 2,867.769 ft. $9,140
Negative sound 35,564 ft. 711
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 2,544,336 ft. $7,928
Negative sound ....
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EAST AFRICA
The Film Censorship Board has wide powers over
silent and sound films, and posters and advertis-
ing matter.
There are censorship boards at Nairobi, Kenya
Colony; Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika Territory;
Kampala, Uganda Protectorate; and Zanzibar,
(jangster films seldom are passed. This is espe-
cially true in the Uganda Protectorate.
Most films shown are American, at least 75%.
With the improved quality of British films, the
number exhibited has greatly increased.
There is no production in East Africa.
Taxes are very ^moderate.
The theatre at' Eldoret, Kenya Colony, burned
down, and one theatre at Kampala, Uganda Pro-
tectorate, and another at Nairobi, Kenya Colony,
equipped for sound,* were not operating. Of a total
of 13 theatres in East Africa, all sound, 11 were
operating as follows:
Country Town Sound
Kenya: Nairobi 3
Mombasa 2
Nakuru 1
Tanganyika: Dar-es-Salaam 2
Tanga 1
Uganda: Kampala 1
Zanzibar: Zanzibar 1
Total 11
There were two portable sound outfits in Kenya
Colony.
Dominican Republic — Ecuador
It is possible that in 1937, four more theatres
equipped for sound will be constructed; at Mom-
basa, Kenya Colony; Tanga and Mwanza, Tan-
ganyika Territory, and Kampala, Uganda Pro-
tectorate.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 203,795 ft. $2,574
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 46,387 ft. $930
Negative sound
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ECUADOR
A decree of Aug. 8, 1887, known as the law of
Authors' and Artists' Proprietary Rights (Ley de
Propiedad Literaria y Artistica) protects writers
and artists, but this law is antiquated and its pro-
visions do not cover the rights of producers and
exhibitors. Consequently the laws make it impos-
sible to enforce exclusive rights to films by pun-
ishing the showing of them by unauthorized con-
cerns, and do not give any protection to the rights
of producers. It is understood, however, that each
individual film can be registered, and in that way
the exclusive right to show that particular film in
Ecuador can be obtained.
Difficulties are still encountered by most distri-
butors in obtaining foreign exchange for payment
of rentals of films, although film imports have been
exempt from the principal provisions of the con-
trol of foreign exchanges established by an execu-
tive decree of July 30, 1936.
A board of censors, established in each province
by executive decree, provides that only especially
prepared films or those receiving special permission
may be shown for children. However, the law is
not enforced.
American pictures are 86% of those shown. It is
reported that there_ has been a slight increase in
the showing of foreign films because of the advent
of low-priced Mexican films circulating at the
lesser theatres. Twelve German, eight British, four
Mexican, and two Argentine pictures were exhibit-
ed in the first ten months of 1936. Quito appears
to be a better market for foreign films than Guaya-
quil. The competition of foreign films in Ecuador
cannot be regarded as significant but it is the opin-
ion of one distributor that this is partly due to lack
of efficient distribution.
Copyright relations were determined by the In-
ter-American Copyright Convention at Buenos
Aires, Aug. 12, 1910.
No moving pictures, either silent or sound, were
produced in Ecuador. The small market would not
warrant a domestic studio. A number of scientific
and semi-scientific expeditions have been taking
pictures in Ecuador, specially in the Oriente region.
In accordance with an executive decree of Jan.
30, 1926 (Registro Oficial No. 170, Feb. 2, 1926
and No. 322, May 12, 1930), the municipalities are
authorized to collect up to 10 per cent on the gross
receipts of theatres. In Guayaquil this tax is 10
per cent; Quito 8 per cent, and in other cities it
ranges from 5 to 7 per cent. A tax of 10 centavos
for national defense is collected on all admissions
except for the cheaper seats.
There are 34 theatres seating 40,765 and all
sound-equipped. These do not include the various
projection rooms generally in club buildings in a
dozen towns and villages. Total shows were ap-
proximately 240 a month. Total seating capacity
is estimated at 6,0(X).
An important development in 1936 was the es-
tablishment of a circuit service, with portable
equipment, which covers the small villages on the
railroad line of Guayaquil to Riobamba, the chief
centers being Alausi and Huigra, important rail-
road stations where there are school buildings and
club houses of the railroad workers.
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Egypt- — Estonia
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positiye sound 43,170 ft. $631
Negative soiinri ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 26,388 ft. $381
Negative sound ....
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EGYPT
Nationalistic propaganda is fostering the develop -
rnent of local sound film production in Arabic,
since most Egyptians are not acquainted with for-
eign languages. A proposal has been made to the
Egyptian Government by the local film industry
for a compulsory use of a quota of Egyptian films
in relation to foreign films.
The _ sole efifective propaganda against foreign
films is being conducted by Jewish sympathizers
against films produced in Germany. Not more
than three German films have been shown in Egypt
since the anti-semitic movement began in that
country.
By decree which appeared in the Journal Ofificiel
No. 54 of May 7, 1936, the Egyptian Government
promulgated the International Convention of Octo-
ber, 1933, to facilitate the circulation of educational
films.
By decision of the Ministry of Interior, films pro-
duced locally should be accompanied by a certifi-
cate issued by the Censorship Olifice of that Minis-
try.
Every film must be submitted for approval to a
censorship committee, with a fee of five shillings
a film, except for short comedies, reviews of world
news, musical extracts, cartoons, educational or
cultural subjects, or any film taken in Cyprus of
less than 35 millimeters in width.
Posters and advertising matter also are subject
to censorship, with exemption for "any slide, hand-
bill or leaflet which displays only the title and
class of the film and the names of the actors," and
"any locally produced program, handbill or leaflet
relating to a film which has been approved by a
Censorship Committee or the Board."
Seventy-eight per cent of pictures shown are
American, 10% French, 8% British, 4% Egyptian
and all other countries.
The Mixed Tribunals deal with infringement of
trade-marks, copyrights and patents under the
principles of general law and rules of equity. There
are no specified laws regarding this.
Egypt's motion picture industry has made some
progress since its establishment in 1927. The pro-
duction of films, however, consists mainly of
Arabic features. In the 1936-37 season only five
films were made and five others were in the cut-
ting room, in comparison with 13 films produced
in the 1935-36 season. Most of the films are made
for account of individuals who pool their capital
as a speculative venture. Tliese films enjoy long
runs generally in native theatres in Egypt and
nearby Arabic-speaking countries.
There are S small studios operating intermittent-
ly in Egypt and their equipment is relatively un-
important. Tbe only large and up-to-date studio,
inaugurated in October, 1936, is that of the Societe
Misr pour le Tlieatre et al Cinema. The company
so far has produced one musical melodrama and
6 or 7 newsreels, but plans to work out an ex-
tensive production program, including a regular
weekly news service and shorts on tourist pro-
paganda.
The Egyptian Government has been induced to
modify the amusement tax of Dec. 11, 1933. which
worked out roughly on a 10 per cent scale, but
with a minimum of P. T. 5 (approximately 25c)
per seat on tickets for theatres and other public
places of amusement in Cairo, Alexandria and
their environs. This tax has a serious effect on
second and third run houses, as in many cases the
P. T. 5 minimum represents a tax of IS to 30 per
cent, considering the very low price of tickets.
The new taxation plan enforced as from Jan. 3,
193S, applies a 10 per cent scale on all categories up
to P. T. 5. For tickets between P. T. 5 and P. T.
10 the tax is P. T. 1 and from P. T. 10 to P. T. 250
the tax is 10 per cent of the next highest even ten;
i. e., for P. T. 231 the tax would be P. T. 24, etc.
From P. T. 250 to P. T. 400 the tax is 10 per cent
of the next highest even fifty; i.e., for P. T. 305
the tax would be P. T. 35. From P. T. 500 to P. T.
1,000 the tax is 10 per cent of the next highest even
hundred; i. e., for P. T. 702 the tax is P. T.80. Over
P. T. 1,000 the tax continues at 10 per cent for
every hundred or fraction.
On March 21, 1935, import duty on developed posi-
tive films was raised from L. E. 1 to L. E. per
kilogram (L. E. 1 equal $5, approximately), but
reduced on May 9, 1935, to L. E. 2.5 per kilo net.
There are 102 theatres in Egypt, all wired, in-
cluding 10 military theatres for the British troops.
Of these, ten or twelve operate in the open air
during the long summer season only, while eight or
ten indoor theatres close during the summer
months. None has air conditioning.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,235,901ft. $24,370
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Postive sound 1,055,125 ft. $23,993
Negative sound
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EL SALVADOR
Censorship is very strict. A board exists which
reviews all pictures. Pictures are banned on the
request of foreign ministers accredited to the Gov-
ernment of El Salvador. Communistic and social-
istic films are closely watched.
Ninety per cent of product shown is American.
Mexican, Spanish-speaking pictures are popular
with the masses. Copyright relations were deter-
mined by the Convention at Mexico, Jan. 27, 1902.
The one producing company formerly operating,
principally on newsreels, has gone out of business.
Taxes on admissions are as follows: Tickets of
15 to 24 centavos, tax one centavo; of 25 to 49,
2 centavos: of 50 to 99, three centavos; of 1 colon
and over, five centavos. (Two and a half centavos
equal one U. S. cent.)
On performances the taxes vary with time of
performance and locality. Maximum ^12 ($4.80) ;
minimum ^3.50 ($1.40).
Of the 29 theatres, seating 36,000, all but two are
wired for sound.
The average program consists of a long feature,
occasional comedy, newsreel, a usual total of 10
reels. There are about 5 releases each week, 3 to 5
performances daily in San Salvador. Films ordi-
narily are given one Sunday feature showing.
American stars are preferred, speaking the English
language. Spanish talkers are second. Dubbed
films are not well received.
Imnorts from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 120.682 ft. $2,117
Negative sound . 1,696 ft. 21
1936- (First 10 months)
Positive sound 92.834 ft. $1,015
Negative sound
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ESTONIA
Fewer American pictures are being shown accord-
ing to the import quotas the Government allotted
to distributors for the year ending .Tune 30, 1937.
The quotas of the three principal distributors of
American films were reduced by from 20 to 50 per
cent, although the total of all quotas remains about
the same (220, for the 1936/37 year; 226 for the
preceding 12 months).
The aim of the Government, it appears, was not
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so much to reduce imports as to get distribution
into tlie hands of Estonians. This does not mean
merely Estonian citizens, but also persons of the
Estonian race. The principal distributors in Es-
tonia of American films are Estonian citizens, but
their racial origin is not Estonian.
Censorship is under the film inspector of the Min-
istry of the Interior. Films approved by him are
further passed upon by the Estonian Ministry of
Education and Social Welfare, for admittance of
minors. Advertising carries an announcement
whether a film may be attended by minors.
American product is 35% of all shown; German,
44%.
Estonia is a member of the Berne Copyright
Union.
The one film laboratory is operated by the en-
dowment "Eesti Kulturfilm" at Tallinn. Local pro-
duction is mostly news reels and educational films.
Taxes are high. The tax on film imports is com-
puted on the basis of the data relating to the
length of films as contained in the shipping docu-
ments accompanying the imported films. Pictures
which are not admitted shall be taxed at the rate
of one-quarter of a cent per meter length for con-
trol expenses.
The tax, in case of foreign made films, shall be
payable at the time of the importation of such films
when applying for the grant of the import license,
and, in the case of films produced in Estonia, at
the time of presentation of such films for registra-
tion.
Of the 58 theatres in operation In Estonia, 55
have sound.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 93,678 ft. $1,554
Negative sound . .
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 105,108 ft. $1,500
Negative sound
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FINLAND
Censorship is provided for by three decrees issued
by the Government on Oct. 30, 1935. The first de-
cree itemizes the types of films which shall not be
approved for exhibition. The second decree pro-
vides for appointment by the Ministry of Educa-
tion of a Government Film Censorship Bureau com-
prising one film censor and three associates who
are charged with reviewing films intended to be
exhibited publicly and stipulating the class of
amusement taxes applicable when the film is ex-
hibited. All expenses of the Censorship Bureau are
borne by the Finnish Cinema Association. The
third decree provided for formation of a Govern-
ment Film Commission (in Finnish, Valtion Filmi-
lautakunta) of five persons appointed by Ministry
of Education to render final judgment, at the re-
quest of the owner of the film and at the owner's
expense, on any film prohibited by the Censorship
Bureau from being exhibited.
During 1935 of the features shown, 65 per cent
were American, short subjects 55% American, 30%
domestic.
Copyright laws were enacted in Finland on June
3, 1927, and modified by the law of Jan. 31. 1930.
Finland entered into reciprocal copyright relations
with the United States on Dec. 8, 1934, effective
Jan. 1, 1929. On April 1, 1928, Finland became a
member of the Berne copyright convention of Nov.
13, 1908.
Six features and 186 short subjects were produced
in 1935, eight features in 1936.
According to the law of Dec. 21, 1932, eflfective
Jan. 15, 1933, films exhibited in Finland are sub-
jected to the following taxation- Art films, 15% of
admission charge; other films, 30%.
If a minimum of 200 meters of domestically pro-
duced film is exhibited at a performance the tax
shall be reduced by 5%. In practice, therefore,
Finland — France
exhibitions of films in the art class are taxed 10
per cent and other films 25 per cent, as 200 meters
of Finnish film usually are shown at every per-
formance.
Of the 220 theatres, all but 10 are wired. There
are also 7 mobile theatres.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 743,134 ft. $15,037
Negative sound 46,210 ft. 1,466
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 686,320 ft. $15,872
Negative sound 14.200 ft. 300
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FRANCE
(Also see special article, elsewhere in this issue,
by Pierre Autre, Almanac correspondent in Paris)
Of outstanding importance in the legislative
field was the completion of the Franco-American
trade agreement which went into eflect on June
15, 1936. In signing this agreement the French
Government abandoned the proposals made earlier
in the year to control and restrict the trade in
foreign films and the exhibition of foreign filnis
in France. Under the trade agreement the Ameri-
can film interests are protected to the extent that
the present treatment was guaranteed and assur-
ance was given that no new measures would be
taken to place American films in a less favorable
position. Assurance was further given that the
import duty, together with the valuations upon
which the ad valorem duty was assessed, should
not be increased. The reduction of the import
tax from 6% to 2% also was applied to motion
picture films.
A proposal in 1937 by the Cinema Workers'
Syndicate called for the placing of complete gov-
ernment control over the industry, with higher
pay, shorter hours, and practically complete re-
striction of production to France.
A decree of May 7, 1936, established an export
control over films in that it required that all
films for export should receive the special export
visa of the Cinema Control Service. The authori-
ties were given the power to refuse this special
export visa to any film whose presentation in
foreign countries might be considered prejudicial
to the French national interests.
This export control measure was vigorously
opposed by the French producers as well as by
the American distributors, most of whom use
Paris as a distributing center for Europe. The
combined opposition was so strong that the
export control section of the decree soon was
suspended.
During the year a very comprehensive report
on the film situation was presented to the Na-
tional Economic Council. This report contained
recommendations for reorganization of the motion
picture industry in France which, if adopted,
would cause considerable difficulties for American
film interests.
The French industry, at the urgent instance of
the Blum cabinet, organized in a fairly effective
fashion. The new organization, known as the
Confederation Generale de la Cinematographic,
included representatives from the principal groups
representing all branches of the industry — produc-
tion, distribution, technicians and raw material
manufacturers and exhibitors. There were, of
course, still a few independents, but the Confeder-
ation, grouping the following organizations,
included the larger part of the industry, as
follows:
1. Chambre Syndicale des Industries Techniques
de la Cinematographic — Includes all the technical
branches of the industry, jiarticulailv the manu-
facture of raw film.
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French West Indies
2. Chambre Syndicale de la Production de Films
— French film producers.
3. Chambre Syndicale des Distributeurs de
Films — The United States exhibitors are repre-
sented on this group.
4. Union des Chambres Syndicales des Theatres
Cinematographiques — The exhibitors' group.
There was no change during the year in the
regulations covering non-inflammable films.
Censorship Consolidated
A decree of May 7, 1936, consolidated the censor-
ship powers held by the French Government. The
decree included a provision whereby foreign pro-
ducers and distributors risked the loss of their
French market if any of their films (even though
exhibited outside of France) should not meet with
the approval of the French censorship board.
Another feature of the decree was that it re-
quired that films be submitted for the approval
of the Cinema Control Commission at least eighty
days before their public presentation. In the
past the French authorities often were allowed
insufficient time to review a film before its
presentation.
The censorship regulations also were applied to
news reels, the police power having previously
been exercised by the Ministry of the Interior.
Representatives of the leading ministries re-
viewed newsreels before release and made sugges-
tions for cuts. There were occasions when, after
the newsreels had been released and the reaction
of the public to certain items had been unfavor-
able, further cuts were obtained by the interested
ministries.
American films still lead all other foreign films
here in popularity, with a preference for original
versions (with sub-titles) in the first-run theatres
of Paris and in a few of the resort centers.
Dubbed versions, however, are generally used in
the provincial houses.
German films have lost ground very rapidly;
only rarely is a real German film seen even in
Paris. A few Austrian films (original versions)
have had a considerable success at one Paris
theatre (Etoile Cinema), and a few Russian films
have been shown with varying success.
There is a growing tendency throughout France
to put on double feature programs. This is gener-
ally not the case with the first-run houses, but
in the second-run theatres of Paris, and very
generally throughout the provinces, two features
are shown on each program, and very often
newsreels as well.
Copyright relations are governed by the bi-
lateral treaty of 1918.
Production of motion picture films in France in
1936 approximated 125. In addition to the films
entirely nroduced here, it was estimated that 188
foreign films were dubbed into French.
Decree on Taxes
The following is the text of decree concerning
taxes :
Article 1.
Fourth paragraph of article No. 474 of indirect
taxes is changed by the following one:
Motion Picture Theatres— monthly taxes on the
net receipts of the motion picture theatres are,
according to steps :
2% up to 10.000 francs net monthly receipts.
5% above 10,000 and up to 30,000 francs net
monthly receipts.
10% above 30,000, _ and up to 50,000 francs net
monthly receipts.
15% above 50,000, and up to 100,000 francs net
monthly receipts.
20% above 100,000 francs net monthly receipts.
Article 1.
The rates of the tax on moving picture theatres
as fixed by Article 88 of the decree of codification
of December 28, 1926, and 47 of the law of April
16, 1930, are amended as follows:
2% up to 10,000 francs net monthly receipts.
5% above 10,000, and up to 30,000 francs net
monthly receipts.
10% above 30,000, and up to 50,000 francs net
monthly receipts.
15% above 50,000, and up to 100,000 francs net
monthly receipts.
20% above 100,000 francs net monthly receipts.
Article 2.
The second paragraph of Article 90 of the decree
of codification of Dec. 28, 1926, modified by Article
40 of the decree of July 19, 1934, concerning fiscal
readjustments, is redrafted as follows:
"Tax rates are reduced 50% for music halls,
bicycle races, moving picture shows with the
exception of the receipts included in the first cate-
gory of taxes, cafes-concerts, dance halls at fairs,
merry-go-rounds and shooting galleries at fairs,
operated or organized outside Paris, and, in all
localities, for amusement parks to which a general
entrance fee is charged in addition to the side-
shovvs, as well as for concerts not given daily by
musicians' associations or by societies subsidized
by the State, by departments or by communes to
give concerts of classical music." Which means
cinemas outside Paris pay only 50 percent (half)
of the taxes rates of the Article One.
Article 3.
Municipal towns will be allowed to reduce the
socalled "Pauper taxes" on all kinds of enter-
tainments provided they find some other way of
getting the same money.
Article 4.
From the date of promulgation of the foregoing
law, any contracts having as object the showing
in public of a moving picture film will become
binding upon the parties thereto only after the
expiration of a 48-hour delay following the trade
showing or the first public showing of such film.
Paris 25 Juillet 1935. _
There are approximately 4,100 motion picture
theatres in France, all but 200 of them wired for
sound.
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FRENCH WEST INDIES
There appears to be no censorship practiced in
this Colony although by decree of the President of
France dated May 16, 1935, and published in the
Journal Official of Martinique of June 15, 1935,
there was established a censorship of films and a
commission composed of the Secretary General of
the (Zblony, or his delegates; the Prosecutor of the
Colony or his delegate; a representative of the
Commandment of the troops; a representative of
the Chief of Public Instruction ; and the Presiderit
of an organization known as the "Syndicat d' Ini-
tiative." There is no record extant of any films
being refused censorship, and children of all ages
are admited to theatres at any time. _
French and American films predominate.
French copyright laws apply.
There is no production in Martinique or the
island colony of Guadeloupe.
Taxes are moderate and vary according to local-
ity, city and town.
There are 11 theatres in Martinique, seating
8,000. These are in the following cities: Fort -de-
France, 3; Lamentin, 2; Vauclin, 2; Trinito, 2.
All other towns on the island have two buildings
where pictures are shown. All theatres have two
or three showings a week, and no theatres are
properly wired for sound. Admission prices in the
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cities lange from Frs. S.OO to Frs. 15.00 and in the
smaller towns and villages from Frs. 3.00 to Frs.
10.00 (Note a Fr. is equal to 6.6 cents). In the
cities and larger towns where prices of admission
are higher, the program consists of one newsreel
and one feature. Sunday nights when there is an
increase in the prices a short comedy is included.
In the low price villages only one picture is shown.
Features are shown twice, usually at the 6 p.m.
showing and again at the 9 p.m. performance. The
picture then starts its trip around the island and
is returned to Fort-de- France where it again is
.shown for one day. It is then sent around the
island for one or two showings and this moving
about is repeated several times or until it is worn
out. Of course if the demand for a picture is
enough to warrant repeated showings in each city
or village, it is shown until the demand ceases.
Any picture is acceptable so long as French is
used. American films, "dubbed" in French, are
not objected to by the theatregoers. Tlie amount
of the tax on each admission is included in the
cost of the ticket.
The remarks made in the foregoing under Mar-
tinique apply equally to the industry as established
in Guadeloupe with the following exceptions : There
are two motion picture houses, similar to those
established in Martinique, operating in Pointe-a-
Pitre; and it is assumed that each town and vil-
lage on the island has at least one place where
films are shown.
Fifteen theatres in the French West Indies are
wired for sound.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 23,239 ft. $325
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 88,927 ft. $1,692
Negative sound
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GERMANY
The industry continued under about the same
regulations as during the previous year: 1. The
Film Bank continued as part of the Film Chamber.
2. The single feature show is now general. 3. Fixa-
tion of minimum entrance prices was for elimina-
tion of cutthroat competition and to provide pref-
erential admissions for members of the uniformed
ranks, the unemployed, and so on. 4. Exhibitors
remained organized in a single body within the
Film Chamber, which has accomplished much to cor-
rect the earlier system of sharp practices and ir-
regularities. S. Theatres are obliged to show to-
gether with every standard feature one "culture"
film of at least 300 meters. 6. The Reichsfilmkam-
n;er has ruled that one-half of film production must
be completed by the beginning of the film season
(July) and the other half by the beginning of
(>ctober.
New Contingent- Regulations
On July 1, 1936, new contingent regulations were
issued. On the whole, the wording of these is prac-
tically the same as that of the old ones, but the
few alterations made are of great importance. Al-
though the United States is not explicitly men-
tioned in these regulations, they are undoubtedly
directed against the American film industry.
It will be recalled that foreign features are ad-
mitted into Germany either against internal con-
tingent licenses or external contingent licenses.
The first are earned by distributors in proportion
to domestic production released, and the second by
producers in proportion to the receipts from Ger-
man films shown abroad. Internal licenses are
non-transferable, while the export licenses may be
transferred. After considerable effort on the part
of American film companies, the Ministry of Prop-
aganda lowered the price for export contingent
Germany
licenses in 1935 from RM 20.000 to RM 10,000. A
further reduction is granted if a foreign feature is
dubbed in Germany, the price of the contingent
license being decreased according to the dubbing
costs (the latter including actors' salaries, studio
costs, costs of German film material. For the first
RM 20,000 of dubbing costs the license price will
be lowered by RM 1,000, and for every additional
RM 5,000, by another RM 1,000. When the con-
tingent certificate is transferred, the American
company has to pay the seller of the license RM
5,0(X), the balance being determined with the Con-
tingent Office after the dubbing costs have been
fixed. In a few exceptional cases, especially where
films are either technically interesting or for po-
litical reasons suitable for Germany, the Ministry
of Propaganda has the right to grant the foreign
film producers an import license without fee.
The American exchanges for the most part bring
their feature product to the market against export
licenses and for the past few years have used very
few of the internal licenses. It appears that with
the internal license American producers have not
.ilwpys been satisfied with the way in which their
product was handled by German film renters, who
in most cases are closely connected with German
producers.
In spite of the reduction in the cost of a contin-
gent license, the high price in effect places the
German market for American films in the prohibi-
tive class. The regulations concerning the use of
blocked marks also have been considerably strength-
ened. All these difficulties eventually vvill force a
decision from the American companies as to
whether they will participate to a greater extent
in domestic production by producting locally them-
selves or by distributing locally made products, or
whether they will entirely withdraw from the coun-
try. Twentieth-Century-Fox, MGM and Para-
mount still had their offices in Germany in May,
1937.
Censorship
In order to meet the demands of the Nazi mora!
code, censorship has been greatly intensified and is
most vexatii^us to film importers, particularly to
Americans. As has been officially declared, the
aim of German film politics is to import American
"super" films but exclude average American films
from competition with the German product. The
pre-censorship, under the direction of the Ministry
of Propaganda, through the inspection of films prior
to submittal to the Board of (Censorship, or the
reading of manuscripts or scenarios by the office of
the Film Critic of the Ministry, is considered in
the trade to have slowed up the machinery of pro-
duction, the more so as it serves to increase the
Ministry's arbitrary control. Sometimes, however,
it is advantageous in that it obviates difficulties
with the Board of Censors by aiding producers and
distributors to determine the types of film and
story that the German public may be expected to
appreciate, and, consequently, the German censors
to approve. The apparent severity of the censor-
ship policy would indicate a market supply of do-
mestic films of distinctly national character.
Under the film law, censorship is now centered in
Berlin alone, instead of Berlin and Munich.
Contingent licenses are no longer sacrificed when
films to which they were applied are rejected by
the censors.
Comparative Distribution
On the basis of official censorship figures, 301
features were shown in 1935, of which 94 were Ger-
man, 50 American and 67 "other foreign" _ films.
During the previous year, the total was 196, includ-
ing 122 German, 37 American and 37 "other foreign"
films. Thus during 1935, foreign films accounted
for 53.2 per cent of the total market supply as
against 37.8 per cent during the previous year.
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Germany
In the 1935-36 film season, there were 187 first-
runs in Berlin, as against 188 in the previous sea-
son. Of the 1935-36 total, 108 included films of
German origin, 35 of American origin and 44 of
"other foreign" origin. As compared with the
previous season, there was an increase of 4 in
German first-runs and a decline of 5 in American.
It is noteworthy that domestic production made up
57.7% of the Berlin first-run market in 1935-36,
American features 18.7 per cent and "other foreign"
23.6 per cent. Germany's annual requirements for
standard features approximate 250. In consequence
of both decreased domestic production and import
difficulties, this normal need has not been satis-
fied since 1933.
Copyrights
Anticipated Government action in regard to copy-
rights had not been taken when this report was
written. It appears, however, that no important
changes in existing law and practice are to be ex-
pected. The committee to consider the principles
involved and make recommendations, has concluded
that
1. Only the author is entitled to copyright, and
according to the general principle of German copy-
right the author is the one who wrote the story;
2. On the other hand, the right to exploit the
film, including reproduction, distribution, public
performance, translation, synchronization, and so
on, is held to belong exclusively to the producer.
This is in accordance with regulations already in
force, but in the new interpretation the producer's
right is based, not as hitherto on copyright, but on
a newly defined right of exploitation ("Verwertun-
gsrecht"). The right to proceed against persons
who through alteration, mutilation or insertion spoil
the film, belongs formally to the author, but in
practice would be actually exerted by the producer.
As compensation for the rights of the composer
of the musical score, an amount is to be paid, ac-
cording to the seating capacity of the theatre, of
between RM 0.90 and RM 1.30 per seat per annum,
or about 1 per cent of gross receipts.
Production
Production during the past two years compares
as follows:
Length
1934 Number (in meter)
Features 129 314,345
Shorts and educational films 1,891 554,007
Total 2,020 868,352
1935
Features 130 315.510
Shorts and educational films 2,072 509,127
Total 2,202 824,637
The number of film producers declined from 83 in
1928 to 49 in 1933, and the number of distributors
from 41 to 22. This decrease was due partly to the
elimination of "non-Aryan" firms. During the past
season the program of eliminating from the German
film industry all persons classified as "unreliable"
or "un-German" was brought to completion and,
as a result, membership in the distributors' asso-
ciation was reduced to two-thirds that of the pre-
vious year and other branches of the industry were
silimarly affected.
Production costs, including the cost for culture
film and news reel, though difficult to determine,
are estimated to have reached RM 50,000,000 (aljout
$20,000,000 at RM 2.50) as against an estimated
total of RM 30.000,000 ("about $12,000,000) in 1933.
In 1935 the average prodtiction cost of a feature is
said to have been $160,000 as against $120,000 in
1934. In exceptional cases, however, especially if
ihe film is destined for export, production costs
are as much as $320,000. Star salaries, in general,
do not exceed 25 per cent of the total production
costs.
German film producers suffer from a lack of
sufficient capital. In most cases, the producer him-
self has only a small part of the money necessary,
and the means of the Film Credit Bank are not
sufficient to cover his need. The producer, there-
fore, must rely more and more on the financial
suport of the distributors, who, on their part, will
have to borrow some of the money required from
the theatre owners. Thus it happens that distribu-
tors, as well as theatre owners, have gained a
tremendous influence over the production of films
and the selection of actors.
Production costs average RM 160-180 a meter of
long features and about RM 10 a meter for cul-
tural films. During the past two or three years
production costs have increased 70 to 80 per cent,
while domestic receipts have risen only 30 to 40
per cent and export income has heavily declined.
This has resulted in a serious decrease in the
earning power of the whole German film industry,
in consequence of which there was a deficit for
the past season estimated at between RM 8,000,000
and RM 10,000,000.
Distributors' turnover in 1935 amounted to $28,-
000.000 as compared with $25,600,000 in 1934.
The output of German copying studios during the
season 1935-36 was estimated at about 10,000,000
meters of negatives and 60,000,000 meters of posi-
tives of standard films, to which must be added
narrow gauge film for educational purposes and
for amateurs, a field growing in importaHce.
American production in Germany was practically
nil, its efforts for the most part being confined to
dubbing.
Distribution is_ usually made on a percentage
basis with a minimum guarantee. The average
terms are 30 to 35 per cent of gross receipts less
compensation tax and no distinction is made be-
tween the German and the foreign films. In ex-
ceptional cases films are rented at a fixed price,
especially to very small cinema owners.
Taxes In Germany
The socalled amusement tax makes up 15 per
cent of the entrance fee and is generally absorbed
by the film renter. For a film that has been quali-
fied as "valuable from a cultural or political view-
point," this tax is reduced by the proportion which
the qualified film strip bears to the total length of
all films shown. As in every performance a quali-
fied culture film has to be shown, the tax is re-
duced in any case to at least 12 per cent. When
the feature film and the news reel are also quali-
fied, the tax is further diminished and may even
be entirely eliminated. During the past year the
amusement tax averaged 7.5 per cent. For the
1935-36 season, box office receipts were estimated
at RM 250.000,000 and the amusement tax at RM
17,000,000. For the preceding year the respective
figures were RM 205,000,000 and RM 15,000,000,
5,273 Theatres
According to the latest statistical compilation
there were 5,273 film theatres with a total of 1,-
933,059 seats in Germany at the beginning of the
film season 1936-37. Of the 5,273 theatres, 2.227 had
a seating capacity of 250 or less; 2,127 theatres a
capacity of from 500 to 900, and 194 theatres of
more than 900 seats. The capacity of the German
film theatres appears to be utilized to only about
one-third, in spite of the increase in the number of
visitors. The number of persons employed in the
film industry is estimated at 51,500, of whom about
29,000 are employed in production. 3,500 in distribu-
tion, import and export, and 19.000 in cinemas.
The capital invested in German film theatres is
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Bstimated at arouini $180,000,000 or about $93 for
every seat.
In 1936 all but two cinemas were fitted with
sound film apparatus, while in 1934 there were still
420 theatres without such equipment.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,384,723 ft. $47,524
Negative sound 74,471 ft. 4,879
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 304,442 ft. $7,311
Negative sound 49,129 ft. 1,551
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GREECE
. Motion picture films had been one of the few
items of interest to the United States exempt from
quotas and other import restrictions and American
films had accounted for fully 75 per cent of total
(ireek film imports in 1936. An end to this free-
dom was made by the import regulations which
became eflfective on Jan. 1, 1937.
The new regulations limit film imports to 210
complete pictures every six months; 150 of these
are to be pictures suitable for exhibition in first-
run houses in Athens and the remaining 60 are to
be "action" films (mystery, detective, cowboy)
suitable for exhibition in second-run or "popular"
theaters charging low admission fees. The 210 fea-
ture films will be distributed among established
lilro importers on the basis of their average annual
importations from May, 1932, through May, 1936.
News reels and shorts of not more than 350
meters in length are unrestricted and remain on the
free list.
An additional burdensome requirement placed on
local film exchanges is that in clearing a feature
through customs they will be required to file with
the authorities a declaration stating the name of
the theatre for which the film is intended. This
requirement not only eliminates the possibility of
importing films and then negotiating the sale of
their exhibition rights but also places film im-
porters more or less under the control of the the-
atre owners, inasmuch as no films may be im-
ported unless previously contracted for.
The new system also affects adversely the busi-
ness of film exchanges established recently, be-
cause of the requirement that average 1932-36 im-
ports are to be used as a basis of allocating the
global quota of 210 pictures. Newly established but
promising firms on this basis will receive only a
small share while older and somewhat moribund
importers will be favored.
For films imported from countries such as Ger-
many, which have official clearing arrangements
with Greece and a trade balance in favor of the
latter, the payment of drafts covering royalties and
prints is effected without difficulty. In the case of
the United States and Ejigland, foreign exchange
in settlement of the value of imported films (in-
cluding royalties) "is made available in two ways.
On film purchased outright and imported by local
exchanges for their own account, payment for
prints and distribution rights in foreign currency
may be effected either by means of a letter of
credit or by sight draft attached to shipping docu-
ments and presented through a local bank. In the
case of films imported by the local branches of
foreign producing or distributing organizations,
where the royalties are determined by the proceeds
from the exhibition of each individual film, remit-
tances in foreign currency are authorized upon ap-
plication after the books of the local branch have
been audited by the Bank of Greece. Due consid-
eration is given to the working agreements be-
tween local branches and their head offices in the
matter_ of royalty payments.
Foreign shippers are required to sign and mail
direct to the Invoice Control Commission at the
Greek port of destination the original invoice cov-
Greece — Guatemala
ering each shipment to be cleared through Greek
customs.
Censorship is controlled by the Public Morals
Division of the Police Department. Regulations
provide that children under 16 may not be admit-
ted unless the film shown has been approved by
the censors as suitable for children and adults.
However, this regulation almost never is strictly
enforced. Censorship is particularly rigid on com-
munistic propaganda.
American films control about 70 per cent of the
Greek trade. This includes films dubbed or pro-
duced in the European studios of American pro-
ducers.
During the 1933-36 season (October-May) a total
of 323 feature films were released in Greece. Of
these 232 (72%) were American, 43 (13%) C^erman
and 32 (10%) French.
Under the reciprocal copyright protection agree-
ment signed between Greece and the United States
on January 27, 1932, American films receive full
protection.
In September, 1935, the Greek Government rati-
fied the International Convention on Educational
Films whereby customs franchise is extended to
films used for instruction.
Production is confined to news and advertising
reels. There are no studios.
Taxes on tickets costing up to 8 drachmas are 25
per cent; over 8 drachmas, 30 per cent. (The
drachma is about $0,009.)
The import duty on positive films, including all
surtaxes, amounts to 87J4 drachmas per kilogram
or approximately 36c per pound. In addition there
is a \Y2 per cent turnover tax payable at the time
of entry, which is calculated on the basis of (1) the
landed cost of prints (including import duty and
surtaxes) and (2) the royalty value or distribution
rights. For the assessment of the turnover tax the
distribution rights have been fixed by ministerial
decision at 1,000 gold dollars ($1,690) for features
intended for exhibition in first-run houses and at
100 gold dollars ($169) for less expensive films gen-
erally exhibited in "popular" or second and third-
run houses.
According to a census taken in March, 1936,
there were 153 theatres in operation, 140 wired for
sound. During the hot summer months all indoor
theatres close down for lack of air-conditioning
facilities, while at the same time a large number
of outdoor theatres are started. The aggregate seat-
ing capacity of all the regular theatres is esti-
mated at 70,(X)0. There are nine first-run houses
in Athens totaling 13,000 seats, three built in 1936.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,219,861ft. $30,115
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,134,606 ft. $25,381
Negative sound
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GUATEMALA
There is no censorship board acting in Guatemala,
although the Chief of Police reserves the right to
prohibit the showing of any picture.
Seventy-five to eighty per cent of the films shown
in Guatemala are American.
There is no film pro'duction in Guatemala.
Fifteen per cent of gross theatre receipts are
turned over to the Government for public charities
under the Beneficencia Publica.
There are 31 theatres (25 sound -equipped) oper-
ating in Guatemala with a seating capacity of
18,000. Admission prices range from ten to fifty
cents.
Distributors of American films in Guatemala con-
tinue to complain of the competition from Spanish
speaking pictures. It is reported that American
films are being pushed slowly out of all of the
smaller towns, now that Mexican pictures are be-
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coming more available, and that one of the three
first class theatres of Guatemala City is showing
about 65 per cent Spanish speaking pictures. The
smaller are showing all the Spanish speaking pic-
tures obtainable. The first class theatre now show-
ing 65 per cent Spanish speaking pictures has pur-
chased 65 Spanish films for 1937, twenty of which
are said to be of Argentine production and the
balance Mexican.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 1,037,630 ft. $14,470
Negative sound 35,000 ft. 2,000
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 969,511ft. $13,425
Negative sound
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HAITI
According to the censorship law of July 12, 1935,
those pictures which are found to be inadmissible to
children less than 18 years of age must be so ad-
vertised on the motion picture billboard. The De-
partment of Interior is given the power to censor
films considered immoral or dangerous to the main-
tenance of internal order. Anyone who does not
comply with the regulations laid down is subject to
a fine of from $100 to $500.
Forty per cent of product shown is American; 60
per cent French. French pictures have gained im-
mensely in this market. In value, the proportion
is about 20% American, 80% French. There is no
objection to dubbed films if they are in French.
Copyright protection is not available in Haiti.
There never has been any production in Haiti.
A tax of 10 per cent is imposed on theatre
admissions.
The eight theatres have an admission price range
of 10 to 60 cents. Six of the theatres have sound
apparatus.
Melodramas are preferred, but musical comedies
are also well received. American "slapstick" com-
edy is neither understood nor appreciated.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 506,015 ft. $5,183
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 289,247 ft. $2,265
N egati ve sound
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HONDURAS
Executive Resolution No. 1%0 of March 29, 1928,
provides that the Governor of each Department of
the Republic shall have a board of censors to op-
erate in his jurisdiction. The regulation is closely
followed in most districts.
Fifteen per cent of the motion pictures exhibited
are Mexican and European and the remainder
American.
Copyright relations are according to the Inter -
American Copyright Conventions, Mexico City and
Buenos Aires, Jan. 2, 1902, and Aug. 11, 1910. Rati-
fied July 13, 1914, and April 9, 1914.
No pictures are made in Honduras.
Municipal taxes vary from 5 to 10 lempiras per
day whether the theatre has one or more perform-
ances.
There are 29 theatres in Honduras, all of which
are wired for sound, although only 21 were in op-
eration.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 33,060 ft. $508
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Ppsitive sound 24,382 ft. $332
Negative sound
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HUNGARY— (See special article by Endre He-
vesi, Almanac correspondent, elsewhere in this sec-
tion.)
INDIA
The failure which met the Indian section of the
Calcutta Press in its agitation against construc-
tion of the Metro theatre in that city did not
daunt the spirits of the Motion Picture Society
of India, Bombay, a body representing the indi-
genous industry. As soon as the news of the
projected construction of another Metro theatre
in Bombay reached their ears, the members staged
an even stronger campaign of agitation, but the
Government had taken its stand that they could
not interfere with fair and legitimate trade com-
petition.
In the year several representations were made
to the Board of Film Censors, as a result of which
the foreign film industry was not only able to get
from the Board assurances of cooperation but
definite concessions in the way of preservation of
cuts made in a film for a period of two years be-
fore destruction, and reduction of charges for ad-
vertising trailers to Rs. 3 instead of Rs. 5. Cuts
were made in 19 films examined by the Bengal
Board in the year ended March 31, 1936.
In that period 1,198 films representing 3,362,022
feet were certified by the Bengal Board, repre-
senting 641 films with 1,528,085 feet American; 408
films and 688,880 feet British; 8 foreign with 10,055
feet, and 141 Indian films measuring 1,135,022 feet.
The bill to amend the Cinematograph Act to
include the censorship of cinerfta posters was still
before the Government.
About Ti per cent, by footage, of the imported
pictures were American. This figure is an esti-
mate as inaccuracies are found in import statistics
due to reimportation of American films from Cey-
lon. The distribution arrangements for British
pictures continued to improve and British pictures
accounted for 24 per cent.
25 Major Producers
There is no organization, official or private,
which asse:nbles data relative to the production of
Indian films. According to the trade, there are in
India 25 major India producing companies. There
are also 40 to 50 small producing concerns which
may exist today and discontinue operations on the
morrow. It is estimated that there also are at
least 70 motion picture producing concerns in South
India alone and that this number is increasing
rapidly.
It is the general impression of the public that
the quality of Indian films is steadily improving.
Several produced and exhibited during the past
year, despite the local language difficulty, attracted
the discerning attention of Europeans in India.
During the period January to October, 1936, a
total of 396 Indian pictures with a total footage of
2,627,334 feet were examined by the Bombay and
Calcutta boards. During the same period of 1935
a total of 346 Indian pictures with a total footage
of $3,101,314 were examined. Most were in sound.
Customs Duty Increases
During the year under review, the Government
of India withdrew the drawback of %th per cent
customs duty which the foreign film industry had
considered the fair and reasonable privilege. The
Kinematograph Renters Society made representa-
tions to the Government, supported by statistics,
appealing for reconsideration of their decision, but
to no avail. This action on the part of the Gov-
ernment, which the Motion Picture Society calls
directly due to their initiative, is regarded as an
additional imposition placed on the distribution of
foreign films, including the existing excessive
tariffs.
The present rate continues to be seven annas
per foot on foreign exposed films.
The foreign film industry submitted a second
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petition to the Government seeking at least a
small measure of relief from the existing excessive
tarilTs.
There are 670 theatres now operating in India,
600 equipped for sound, 150 showing exclusively
American, British and Continental pictures, 120
showing mixed foreign and Indian films and the
remaining 330 showing exclusively Indian films.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 4,939,945 ft. $94,802
Negative sound 42,272 ft. 990
1936— First 10 months)
Postive sound 3,948,597 ft. $77,036
Negative sound 4,375 ft. 247
ITALY — (See special article by Vittorio Malpas-
suth. Almanac correspondent, elsewhere in this
section.)
JAMAICA
Films are censored in Kingston for showing in
the whole Island under Jamaica Law 14 of 1913,
Jamaica Law 13 of 1925 and Jamaica Law 21 of
1926. About 3 per cent of the pictures submitted
are rejected each year. Pictures showing drunk-
enness or unconventional frivolity on the part of
whites will not pass the censor. This is because
of the large Negro population. Pictures showing
robberies and holdups are banned.
From 75 to 85 per cent of films shown come from
the United States, the remaining IS to 25 per cent
from England.
There is no production in Jamaica.
General property taxes and income taxes are im-
posed on theatres. There are no taxes on admis-
sions.
The 15 theatres in Jamaica, all sound -equipped,
have 12.500 seats. Admission prices range from 6
pence ($0.12J^) to 1 shilling 6 pence ($0.36J4).
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 83,421ft. $1,116
Negative sound 2,126 ft. 107
1936— (First 10 months)
Postive sound 116,118 ft. $1,043
Negative sound 10,000 ft. 150
JAPAN — (See special article by H. Tominaga,
Almanac correspondent, elsewhere in this section.)
LATVIA
The Latvian Government's project to establish a
film import monopoly was not abandoned. The
production of sound films in the Lettish language
has been increasing, and the product is made
wholly in Latvia. .The Latvian authorities appear
determined to develop such production.
By special instructions issued by the Latvian Film
Censoring Board all texts, advertisements and
other printed matter must be in the Lettish lang-
uage only, instead of Lettish, German and Russian,
as formerly. No foreign language is permitted
except in sound. This places American films at a
disadvantage since the local population does not
generally understand English, and certain sec-
tions of the population do not understand Lettish
and used to depend on the printed accompanying
text, each racial subdivision of the population read-
ing its own language.
The percentage of American films imported into
Latvia in 1935 amounted to 43.3 per cent of total
imports.
The Latvian Government adheres to the Berne
Convention of 1886, revised in Rome in 1928, and
effective in Latvia May 15, 1937.
Jamaica — Lithuania
Production types compared as follows in total
imports for 1935 :
Length in
Type No. of Films Meters
Melodramas 1 2,150
Comedies 1 159
Newsreels, Landscapes 77 14,681
Scientific 1 1,530
Educational U 7,638
Advertising 21 1,092
Total 112 27,250
The turnover tax payable, for tickets up to Lats
1.20 is 25 per cent; tickets sold for 1.21 to 2.00 Lats,
30 per cent. When programs consist exclusively
of educational films, the tax levied is 15 per cent
of the admission price. The tax levied on tickets
in provincial theatres averages 20 per cent of the
cost of tickets, which for educational films is re-
duced to 15 per cent. Importers of films pay a
special tax of 0.15 Lats per meter for the benefit
of the Culture Fund.
There are 98 theatres in Latvia, of which 37 are
in Riga. All are equipped for sound.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 301,884 ft. $4,633
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 361,034 ft. $5,593
Negative sound
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LITHUANIA
There are no Quota or Kontingent laws.
Regulations governing the importation of cinema
films into Lithuania were promulgated on Nov.
19, 1932, retroactive to Sept. 1, 1932, by the Minis-
ter of Finance, in agreement with the Minister of
the Interior, on the basis of Paragraph 103 (1) of
the Customs Statutes, as amended on Sept. 1, 1932,
and contain the following provisions:
After the Kaunas customhouse has inspected the
film and received the assessed customs duty as a
deposit from the owner, or the forwarding agent,
it shall submit it to the film censor for inspection.
Cinema films shall be submitted to the censor
sealed. Films prohibited demonstration by the
censor shall be returned to the Kaunas custom-
house sealed; shall be re-exported and the deposit
made by the film owner shall be returned to him.
By an extension of the Lithuanian import license
system effective Feb. IS, 1936, cinema films were
included in the list of products for the import of
which a license is required.
According to an amendment of the censorship
law, effective April 15, 1935, permits must be pro-
cured for the exportation of films produced in
Lithuania. The same amendment also provides
that for the production of newsreels in Lithuania a
permit has to be obtained from the Ministry of
Interior.
Oil Dec. 22, 1934, the Minister of the Interior
issued instructions for the censorship of films on
the basis of Article 10 of the Cen.sorship I.aw of
Sept. 1, 1932, the most important provisions of
which are:
In order to obtain a license, a petition must be
submitted to the Film Censor.
All subtitles and texts written in a foreign lan-
guage must be removed from the film before it is
censored, and, where necessary, replaced by Lithu-
anian subtitles and texts.
Subtitles on films or slides must correspond with
the context.
Films imported from abroad must be censored
not later than 15 days after they are released by
the customs authorities, or be liable to confisca-
tion by the censor, and to re-exportation at the
owner's expense.
The number of films prohibited demonstration
in 1935 was 12, of which 4 were of American pro-
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duction, 3 of Soviet production, 3 of German origin
and 2 of French origin.
In the first seven months of 1936 a total of 434
films, having a length of 504,693 meters, were cen-
sored. Oi this number 304 films, having a length
of 237,383 meters, were of American production;
117 films, with a total length of 170,443 meters, of
German production; 31 films, with a total of 95,191
meters, of Austrian production; 25 films, with a
total of 4,364 meters of Lithuanian production.
According to a reliable individual in Lithuania,
as well as officials of the Film Censoring Section
of the Ministry of Interior, approximately 50 per
cent of films exhibited in Lthuania in 1933 were of
American origin, followed by German (about 35
per cent), French, Soviet Russian, Czechoslovak
and Polish films. About SO per cent of American
films were dubbed in the German language.
Approximately 60 per cent of films exhibited in
Lithuania in 1935 were of American origin. In
the first eight months of 1936 approximately 60 per
cent prohibited were of Americ?n origin.
A monopoly for the production of newsreels in
Lithuania for a period of 5 years was granted in
April, 1935, to Jurgis Lanartas, who later estab-
lished the firm Musu Lietuva (Our Lithuania).
This company is producing principally newsreels
depicting Lithuanian life, but of a very poor
quality. During the first 10 months of 1936 Musa
Lietuva produced 78 newsreels. It purchased
equipment for the taking of sound-on-film news-
reels.
The current amusement tax law became eflFective
Aug. 1, 1932, and taxes on admissions are: on
tickets up to Lit 1.00, 20 per cent; from Lits 1.00
to Lits 2.G0, 30 per cent; over Lits 2.00, 40 per cent.
Oi the 64 theatres, 44 are wired for sound.
According to unofficial information, the average
gross receipts of the four principal theatres in
Kaunas, the capital of Lithuania, in 1935, were
Lits_ 500,000, compared to Lits 400,000 in 1934. Net
receipts average about 25 per cent less than gross.
Owners of the larger theatres in Kaunas receive
films either on a rental or percentage basis or both.
The net profit usually varies between 30 and SO per
cent of the net receipts.
In conformity with the Cinema Law, effective
Sept. 1, 1932, films of Lithuaian life are required
to be shown daily. The usual program order in
local_ theatres is advertising of local commercial
and industrial institutions, local newsreels of 120 to
150 meters, foreign (usually American) weekly
newsreels 30O to 350 meters, a comedy or scenic
film of ISO to 300 meters and then the feature.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Postive sound 36,793 ft. $504
Negative sound ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 111,991ft. $2,812
Negative sound ....
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MEXICO — (See special article by James Lock-
hart. Almanac correspondent, elsewhere in this
section.)
V
NETHERLANDS
A most important development in September,
1936, was the action taken by the Netherland Gov-
ernment to depreciate (in terms of dollars) the
value of the guilder. Prior to Sept. 26, 1936, the
exchange value of the dollar in the Netherlands had
been stable for some time at about Fl. 1.48. Since
the change exchange rates have fluctated consider-
ably and there is no assurance that the current
rate will be maintained. In October, 1936, the local
exchange value of the dollar was slightly above
Fl. 1.85. The exchange value of the dollar ap-
preciated approximately 37 guilder cents or about
25 per cent during October.
There can be no immediate increase in the
guilder rentals or royalties on American films ex-
hibited in the Netherlands so that American pro-
ducers must accept a loss in dollar returns from
the local exhibitions of their films; they accepted
an increase in dollar returns when the deprecia-
tion of the dollar in 1933 was not accompanied by
any decrease in guilder charges locally. The dollar
value of some of the fixed charges of distribution
in the Netherlands, such as import duties and
censorship fees, which are at specific footage rates,
will be reduced.
Censorship is quite strict. Under the law of May
14, 1926, (S. 118), power is vested in a Central Com-
mission of sixty members at the Hague, from
which reviewing boards are appointed. Films are
placed in one of three classes: (1) "long" (feature)
films; (2) "cultural" and "scientific" films, usually
short, but feature films occasionally are so classi-
fied; (3) "short" films, including newsreels. Each
film is given one of four ratings: (a) suitable for
all ages; (b) not to be shown to children under
fourteen years of age; (c) not to be shown to per-
sons under eighteen years of age; (d) not to be
exhibited. The censorship fees are Fl. 0.035 per
meter for features and Fl. 0.001 per meter for cul-
tural and scientific films.
A Catholic censorship must review and pass all
films rated "C" by the National Board before they
may be exhibited in 28 municipalities of the prov-
inces Limburg and North Brabant. There is no
fee for this censorship.
Any mayor may forbid the showing of any film
in his community; that action is rare. The City
of Nijmegen requires approval by a local censorship
board; no censorship fee is charged.
During the first ten months of 1936 the National
Board passed, "A," "B," or "C," 389 long feature
films compared with 344 in the corresponding period
of the previous year. During the 1936 period 27
features were proscribed, 10 passing subsequent re-
views. In the 1936 period 16 features had been
proscribed without passing subsequent reviews.
Films are barred which are believed apt to incite
disorder or immorality or to have objectionable
political content. American gangster pictures
usually are rejected.
In recent years the dominant position of Ameri-
can features has improved, while German films
have declined in popularity ; there is no serious
competition from Netherland producers. The fol-
lowing table gives the nationality of the long
feature, or cultural, films passed by the censors'
board :
January 1 to October 31
, 1935 ^ , 1936 ^
Nationality No. Per cent No. Per cent
American 186 S4.8 212 54.9
German 62 18.0 67 17.2
French 30 8.7 35 9.0
Czech 16 4.6 5 .13
Austrian 17 4.9 16 4.1
English 18 5.2 26 6.7
Netherland 6 1.7 13 3.3
Hungarian 2 0.6 4 1.0
Italian included 3 0.8
Russian in 6 1.5
Spanish others 1 0.3
Belgian 1 0.3
Others 6 1.9
344 100.0
389
100.0
Netherlands is a member of the Berne Conven-
tion. Present copyright laws are dated Sept. 23,
1912. Copyright continues, with some exceptions,
50 years after author's death.
C)nly two studios. Barnstijn at Wassenaar and
Cinetone at Amsterdam, are used for regular pro-
duction. There are no producers working on regu-
lar schedules; nine producing companies are listed,
but some of them have not produced a picture in
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the past year. Nine Netherland features were re-
leased in the first ten months of 1936.
Import duties are fixed at Fl. 0.04 per meter, to
which must be added a compensatory duty of 1%
and a sales tax of 4%. ....
Amusement taxes vary with municipalities, but
are generally "reasonable."
It is customary for American films to be re-
leased in the Netherlands for first-runs on a per-
centage basis, usually 25 per cent of the net profit.
American films usually are released for second-
runs on a straight guilder rental.
Of the 305 theatres, all but a few operated regu-
larly. On Oct. 31, 1936, there were 297 wired for
sound; 90 installations for sound on film and 207
installations for film and disc.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 3,802,697 ft. $70,149
Negative sound 6,413 ft. 641
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 3,436,539 ft. $60,011
Negative sound 41,050 ft. 1,873
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NETHERLAND INDIA
American pictures are popular and the official
attitude towards them is favorable.
Censorship remains strict on all subjects involv-
ing racial or religious differences, strikes or labor
unrest, mob disorders, violence and cruelty. Cen-
sorship from the point of view of sex is as strict
as ever, but American films are now encountering
little difficulty on that score. The nutnber of
American films banned is steadily decreasing, the
percentage of American films rejected for showing
having been 12% in 1933, 10% in 1934, 5% in 1935
and 4.8% in the first half of 1936. In 1936, up to
October 31, thirteen American features had been
banned.
American films made up 68% of all films reviewed
by the Censorship Commission in the first half of
1936, as against 64% in 1935, indicating an increas-
ingly dominant position. German and Dutch
films lost ground, making up respectively 8.4%
and 4% of the total for the first half of 1936.
British films showed a slight gain, accounting for
4.8%, while the remaining 15% was divided among
the products of 10 different countries.
The outlook for American films appears to be
good, and the decreasing popularity of German
films is diminishing their local importance as the
chief competitors.
Copyright laws of the Netherlands apply.
Despite the formation of a new company to pro- '
duce films, chiefly travelogues and short subjects,
local production remains negligible and it is highly
unlikely that it will obtain more than 5% of the
local market for 1937.
During the first half of last year 16,170 meters
of locally produced film were reported as having
been reviewed, of which 7,112 meters were silent.
Taxes remain high and include an import duty
of 15 guilder cents per meter of film. An amuse-
ment tax on admissions is levied by cities and
towns and averages 22^%.
Tliere were 143 theatres estimated to be regularly
open for daily performances, and 55 others for
occasional shows; 172 were sound-equipped, at
least 10% these closed for several years.
Many "theatres" in the rural districts are little
more than barns, sound equipment being moved
from one building to another. Some estimates
place the number of buildings^ availab|e and suit-
able for motion picture exhibition as high as 250.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,883,440 ft. $36,103
Negative sound 1,600 ft. 53
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 2,085,152 ft. $35,456
Negative sound 4,126 ft. 123
Netherlands India — New Zealand
NETHERLAND WEST INDIES
Under block booking there have been protests
against many films as unsuitable because of sub-
jects which deal with Negro life to the disparage-
ment of the white race, or vice versa, or because
of dealing with a subject of no possible interest to
local people.
It is now possible for the socalled Board of Cen-
sors to require the cutting out of any part or parts
of a film, or to refuse permission for the film to
be shown, if objectionable, with especial attention
being paid to pictures depicting class strife, politi-
cal activties and morals. Whether a picture is
suitable for both minors and adults continues to
be of especial interest to the censors.
American films accounted for fully 95 per cent
of all films shown. Newsreels from the Nether-
lands and British films oflfered the principal com-
petition.
Copyright laws of the Netherlands apply to the
Netherland West Indies. If a film is copyrighted
in the Netherlands, it is protected in the Nether-
land West Indies by virtue of such copyright.
There is no production of films, and no taxes
are imposed upon theatres or admissions.
There are six theatres, all wired, an increase of
one from the last report, but this theatre (Theater
Brion), in Curacao, is not employed continuously
as a moving picture house. Price of adrnission are
(current rate of exchange = 1.85 florins to the
dollar) $0.13 to $0.65.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 892,041 ft. $7,723
Negative sound 10,535 ft. 267
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 986,801 ft. $14,767
Negative sound 2,119 ft. 63
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NEW ZEALAND
(Also see special article by Cliff Holt, Almanac
correspondent in Melbourne.)
Under the powers conferred by the Board of
Trade Act, the New Zealand Film Licensing Board
decreed that all future applications for exhibitors'
licenses will be carefully considered and that no
license will be renewed if it is decided that either
(a) undue hardship would result to the community,
or (b) unreasonable economic waste would result.
A feeling persists among distributors and in the
community generally that New Zealand is already
over-supplied with theatre facilities.
During the year ended March 31, 1936, a total of
2,060 films of all classes, of a total length of 5,142,240
feet, were examined by the censors. Eleven (8
American) were rejected, 91 were passed after cut-
ting, and 155 were recommended as more suitable
for adult audiences than for children. The figures
compare with those of the year previous: 28 reject-
ed, 140 cut, and 227 recommended for adults.
British quota films totaled 107, with a length of
767,620 feet, and non-quota films 374, of 384,520
feet. Foreign quota films totaled 376, with a length
of 2,750,550 feet, and non-quota films 1,203, with a
length of 1,239,550 feet. The grand total consisted
of 483 quota films with a length of 3,518,170 feet,
and 1.577 non-quota films, of a total length of
1,624,070 feet. The total of non- quota films de-
creased by 113, while there were two fewer quota
films shown. The countries of origin of the quota
films were as follows: United States, 373 (an in-
crease of 19) ; Great Britain, 104 (a decrease of 9) :
Australia, 1; New Zealand, 2; Germany, 1; Spain,
1; Italy, 1.
The Copyright Act of 1909, bv proclamation Feb.
9, 1917, was extended May 25,' 1922. A fee of Id.
per New Zealand £1 of theatre revenues is paid
by New Zealand exhibitors to the local representa-
tives of the Australian Authors Rights Protective
Association. Those exhibitors who are members
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of the New Zealand Motion Picture Exhibitors As-
sociation are given a 20 per cent rebate.
A total of 86,026 feet of film, valued at New Zea-
land £1,927, was iiroduccd in New Zealand and
exported therefrom in the calendar year 1935.
Three films produced and exhibited in New Zea-
land were "Phar Lap's Son," "nie Friendly Road,"
aiid "Komantic New Zealand." The last-named
film was produced by the New Zealand Tourist
and Publicity Department at a studio which the
Government had taken over at Miramar, Welling-
ton. The Government intends to film a series of
educational and scenic films of New Zealand during
the coming year.
Under the Cinematograph Films Act, 1928, the
taxable income derived by any person from the
business of renting films shall be deemed to be
12^/2 per cent of the gross receipts. This became
operative as of April 1, 1928. The rate payable is
on a sliding scale, the maximum now being 4s. 6d.
in the fl plus 30 per cent. In September, 1930, the
Film Hire Tax was passed. Gross receipts from
the renting of foreign films, after allowing a de-
duction of all expenses paid in New Zealand and
an amount equal to 12^ per cent of the gross re-
ceipts derived from the renting of sound films,
were taxed 25 per cent. The rate of British films
was 10 per cent. The duty of Id. per foot, payable
on all foreign importations of films, was cancelled
as from July 1, 1930. The advantages of this sys-
tem of taxation were:
(a) It was directly in proportion to the net re-
ceipts from and therefore the value of film.
(b) It did not restrict the importation of film in
any way.
(c) It was payable only after the monies were
received by the renter, and thereby reduced the
acttial capital required for the operation of the
business.
(d) It came into immediate operation and the
Government derived revenue from the films al-
ready imported which otherwise would have es-
caped taxation. It is necessary to get a renter's
license to operate in New Zealand.
The only change made by the recently enacted
legislation in the method of taxation was that fix-
ing 125^ per cent to the gross receipts of renters
as an income for taxation purposes. Heretofore,
the taxable income was to be not less than 12^
per cent of the gross receipts, and in some cases
renters were charged at a higher rate than this
percentage.
The total film hire tax for the year ended March
31, 1936, was New Zealand £60,657. Recent in-
creases in film rentals indicate that the total col-
lected for the next fiscal year may exceed New
Zealand £70,000.
A total of 410 exhibitors' licenses were issued
during the year ended Sept. 30, 1934. In addition,
licenses were issued to 35 circuit exhibitors, and
to 14 film exchanges. All 410 theatres are wired
for sound.
Exhibitors argue that more theatres should be
licensed, that in the smaller towns the public is
not able to witness many of even the higher quality
films due to lack of exhibiting facilities. The dis-
tributors argue that even now some of the smaller
theatres are unable to earn enough money due to
meager attendance.
The New Zealand Licensing Board was under-
stood to have consented that two technical ad-
visors, one from the distributors and one from the
exhibitors, shall assist it in passing on future ap-
plications for theatre licenses.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 3,646,599 ft. $70,374
Negative sound 39,771 ft. 686
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 3,341,850 ft. $58,958
Negative sound 50,083 ft. 801
NICARAGUA
There are no quota or contingent laws, inimical
to the interests of American films.
Censorship is not strict. Few films arc cut and
then principally for moral reasons.
Ninety-five per cent of films shown are Ameri-
can, the remainder from Mexico, Germany, and
Great Britain.
The Inter-American Copyright, Convention, Mex-
ico City and Buenos Aires, Jan. 27, 1902 and Aug.
11, 1910, was modified by the Havana agreement
of Feb. 18, 1928.
There is no film production in Nicaragua.
Taxes are high. Theatres pay local taxes and
import duty.
The 25 theatres, all wired, seat 20,000.
The average range of admission prices is from
10 to 50 centavos, while the average program con-
sists of one feature, one comedy, and one newsreel.
Programs are changed daily. The lower classes
appear to like "Wild West" pictures, while the
better educated classes prefer melodrama.
American stars are decidedly preferred. There
is a very pronounced objection to American stars
with native language dubbed in. Spanish dialogue
is preferred.
NORWAY
The government gives no aid to Norwegian film
producers. It has become the policy to organize a
new company when a film is to be made, thus ob-
taining the necessary capital. Because of the dif-
ficulty in raising the funds needed, and due to the
small amount allowed for each picture (approxi-
mately Kr. 100,000 in comparison with Swedish
films costing from Kr. 150,000 to Kr. 200.000) a
Norwegian picture has little, if any, chance of be-
coming wholly satisfactory. The studio built at
Jar, outside of Oslo, has not provided the desired
incentive, and although there is still a certain
amount of agitation for governmental assistance,
the Norwegian public itself seems to have lost in-
terest. This is evidently due to the lack of en-
thusiasm over new Norwegian releases, no doubt
caused by the low standard of films produced in
this country.
The censorship plan has remained unchanged ex-
cept for increased efforts to restrict the showing
of gunplay and gangster films.
American films are very popular in Norway.
There is, and always will be, a certain amount of
criticism with regard to American pictures, many
of them being so entirely foreign to the Norwegian
trend of thought. However, there is no doubt that
American films are preferred, even though Euro-
pean pictures perhaps are more readily understood.
In 1935 there were released in Oslo 269 films, of
which 169 were American, 41 German, 18 Swedish,
and 16 British.
In the first half of 1936 there were released in
Oslo 131 films, an increase of 17 over the last half
of 1935. American films numbered 85, or 65% of
the total, and German 13, or 10%. As compared
with the first half of 1935, there was an increase
of 4% in the number of American films shown,
and a decrease of 7% in German pictures.
The improved economic condition of Norway is
reflected in the attendance and box office receipts
of Oslo, the capital. There has been a steady in-
crease in both for each six month period.
Copyright relations, with legal rights and re-
strictions, are specified in the royal decree of July
1, 1905, as amended by the decrees of April 9, 1910
and June 14, 1911.
"Morderen Uten Ahsikt" (The Murderer Without
a Face) was released in 1936. A/S Merkur Film
was organized to produce this film, and possibly
more.
Ten per cent of the gross receipts are collected
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as tax. Films of Norwegian production art taxed
5 per cent.
There are 240 motion picture theatres in Norway,
all wired. It is expected, however, that this num-
ber will gradually increase as the popularity of
neighborhood theatres becomes more apparent. This
is, of course, particularly true in the suburbs of
Oslo. In the past year a few districts near Oslo
built small motion picture theatres, most popular
with the younger generation. As in the United
States, these houses usually show second-run pic-
tures.
The rental of first-run foreign films remains at
30% of the gross receipts and films produced in
this country at 40%. Second-run foreign films are
rented at 28% of the gross receipts and Norwegian
at 33%, as heretofore.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,425,334 ft. $29,741
Negative sound 1,893 ft. 19
1936— (First 10 months)
Po.sitiye sound 1,198,0,^6 ft. $23,104
Negative sound
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PALESTINE
Censorship is very strict. The Central Censor-
ship Board, appointed by the High Commissioner,
consists of nine members, including the District
Commissioner, Jerusalem District, as chairman;
representatives of the Inspector General of Police
and Prisons, of the Director of Education and of
the Chamber of Commerce; the Assistant District
Commissioner, Jerusalem District; an assistant
secretary from the Chief Secretary's Office, and the
Government Welfare Inspector.
No film may be exhibited without first obtaining
the required governmental authorization. The fees,
prescribed by regulation, are:
For news films or advertisements, LP. 0.100 each.
For other films, LP. 1.000 each.
A fee is prescribed of LP. .0.250 payable to each
member for each film reviewed. This fee, however,
is paid by the Government itself.
The rate of exchange as of Dec. 12, 1936: $4.90
Palestine pound is the same as the pound sterling
of Great Britain.
Product shown is American, Austrian, English,
Russian, Czechoslovakian, French, Polish, Egyptian
and domestic.
Three Jewish companies include one producing
newsreels with text in Hebrew and English, two
producing sound pictures in Hebrew.
The Government fees for the issuance of a li-
cense to operate theatre or cinema are as follows:
Annual licenses: 1 to 100 seats— LP. 10; 101 to 200
seats— LP. 20: over 200 seats— LP. 30.
Occasional license: All classes — LP. 0.500 per day.
The Government imposes a revenue tax on all
theatre and cineina tickets, varying according to
the price of the ticket, as follows: SO to 99 mils, 5
mils; 100 to 200 mils, 10: 200 to 500 mils, 20; 500 to
1,000 mils, 30; 1,000 and up, 50.
The city of Tel Aviv is the only municipality in
Palestine imposing a municipal tax on theatre or
cinema tickets. This tax (which is in addition to
the Government tax) also varies according to the
price of the tickets, as follows:
Tickets costing 1 to .SO mils, 2 mils: 50 to 85, 4;
85 to 125, 8; 125 to 150, 16; 150 to 200. 24; 200 to
250. 34; 250 to 450, 50; 4.=;0 to 1,000. 100 mils.
The 28 theatres (one in Trans-Jordan), all are
equipped for soimd. (One in Trans-Jordan).
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 529,140 ft. $9,152
Negative sound 245 ft. 25
19.36— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 241,976 ft. $3,981
Negative sound
Pales+ine — Panama
PANAMA
Panama has no contingent laws.
The Administrative Code, Article 1221 through
1237, regulates public performances, but there is
no mention of censoring motion picture films nor
is there any federal censorship committee. In
practice, the Censorship Committee for the City
of Panama more or less acts for the entire Re-
public. As a rule, if the Panama City authorities
pass a picture it is accepted in the rest of the
country. Municipal Law No. 38 of 1928 provides
for creation of a censorship committee.
The Canal Zone does not have a Censorship Com-
mittee. Every picture permitted to be exhibited
in the United States is shown in the Canal Zone.
Both the Army and Canal Zone theatres have a
clause in their contract whereby they may eliminate
certain parts of any film if deemed advisable.
Panama, like all other Latin American countries,
is extremely sensitive about any picture or news-
reel that may be considered to discredit her na-
tional honor.
American films are in the greatest demand. An
occasional German, Mexican and Engli.sh film is
exhibited, and the better type ones are fairly well
received. Spanish pictures made in Spain and Ar-
gentine pictures have found favor.
All copyrights are paid for in the United States
before entering Panama.
There are no producing companies.
The only federal tax on motion pictures is assess-
ed against tickets. Tickets that cost up to 20 cents
pay a tax of Vz cent. Those that cost up to 40
cents pay 1 cent. Tickets that cost up to 60 cents
pay 2 cents, all in excess of 60 cents, five cents
each.
Motion pictures produced in a foreign language,
and where titles are not superimposed in Spanish,
pay double this rate.
Theatres pay a municipal license tax which
varies according to the city, classification of thea-
tre, gross income. For example, in Panama City
the municipal tax is divided into five categories.
First class houses pay a monthly license tax of
$175; second class, $150; third class, $100; fourth
class, $50; fifth class, $40, and sixth class, $30.
Theatres
The Republic of Panama has 23 theatres, all
wired. The Canal Zone (including Bureau of Play-
grounds, Army, Navy, and YMCA) 24, all
sound equipped. Operated by Bureau of Clubs and
Playgrounds, 10; Army, 10; Navy, 2; YMCA, 2.
The average program consists of one feature of
7 to 8 reels, one single reel news, one 2-reeI or
two 1-reel comedies or a travel or educitional
short. Programs for first-run houses in the Re-
public of Panama consist of approximately 9 reels.
There is usually one 7-reel feature and one-reel or
two single-reel shorts.
In the Republic of Panama programs are changed
four times each week. Tlie Army theatres in the
Canal Zone chanee seven times each week or once
every day. The Bureau of Clubs and Playgrounds
change programs six times each week. The draw-
ing capacity is quite limited, which explains why
programs are changed so often, particularly in the
Canal Zone. In the first-run houses in Colon and
Panama City an exceptionally good picture will
draw a full house for two and sometimes three
days, but in the Canal Zone attendance is always
less the second day regardless of the success of
the picture.
Admission prices vary considerably. Army thea-
tres charge only 15 cents, except for civilian Gov-
ernment employees, who pay 25 cents. Theatres
operated by the Bureau of Clubs and Playgrounds
charge 40 cents admission when featuring first-run
pictures, on other occasions 30 cents. First-run
houses in Panama City and Colon, for week day
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matinees from 1:00 to 3:00 p. m., charge 15 cents
for children and 30 cents for adults; after 3:00 p. m.
20 and 40 cents; on Sundays and holidays Irom
1:00 to 3:00 p. m., 20 and 30 cents; third-class
theatres charge from 10 to 15 cents.
The Panamanian market is decidedly in favor of
American films made in the English language. The
Canal Zone represents approximately 50 per cent
of the market for films. The public objects to
American made films with Spanish dubbed in.
Practically every educated Panamanian reads an.l
writes and understands the English language al-
most as well as an American or Englishman.
The public likes any type of picture that goes
over well in the United States. The same situation
is true in the Canal Zone. Newsreels are excep-
tionally popular in the Canal Zone. The Army and
Bureau of Clubs and Playgrounds theatres receive
newsreels about seven or eight days after they are
released in New York.
In the interior films made in the Spanish langu-
age are fairly popular, principally because many
of the laborers are unable to read and write, but
the Interior is a very small part of the market.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 9,944,990 ft. $133,363
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 8,494,873 ft. $105,647
Negative sound 8,404 ft. Ill
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PARAGUAY
There is no quota or contingent.
There are no censorship laws, but the munici-
pality takes the right to refuse censorship. It is
very seldom that the municipality requests to see
a picture.
Ninety- five per cent of pictures shown are Ameri-
can.
There is no production of films.
Taxes are moderate. There is a city tax of 1
peso (5/12 of one United States cent) on each ad-
mission. There is also a tax imposed on theatres
to receive their license.
There are six theatres in Paraguay, all sound-
equipped.
The average program consists of one feature
and one or two short subjects, such as newsreels
or comedies. Musical comedies are the favorite
type of picture. Almost any kind is accepted, with
one exception, melodramas. There is too much of
the serious in the real life in Paraguay. American
stars are preferred without a doubt and the langu-
age has very little importance. Very few Para-
guayans speak other than Spanish, but as long as
the sub-titles are used there is no objection. Nor
is there objection to American stars with native
language dubbed in.
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PERU
Complaints by importers of films and cinema
owners regarding unjust censorship and other ir-
regularities in film legisation in Peru resulted in a
decree dated Dec. 27, 1935, supplementing and
modifying former ones on this subject. This de-
cree, in turn, were supplemented by Decrees of
Jan. 9. 1936, and Feb. 19, 1936.
All films (features, shorts and trailers) must be
introduced through (Zallao Custom House and film
entering through other ports will be forwarded to
the Callao Custom House for clearance. Fifty per
cent of duties paid will be refunded on pictures re-
jected by the Board of Censors.
Exhibition of films is not to be allowed unless
they have first been approved by an individual
censor, a special censorship body called Patronato
Nacional de Censura and by the Minister of Jus-
tice in cases where it may be so decided. This
censorship body is composed of the youngest dis-
trict attorney of the Lima Superior Court of Jus-
tice, as chairman, the Director of Education and
three officials representing the Departments of
Government and Police, Foreign Affairs, Labor
and Social Prevision, a member of the Provincial
Council of Lima appointed by the Council, and the
Municipal Inspector of Shows. All these officials
serve ad honorem. The Treasurer of this body
also acts as secretary and submits his accounts
monthly to the Department of Justice who in turn
passes them on to the Government for approval.
The Film Censorship Office depends directly
from the Director of the Department of Justice,
and has its own staff. Tlie Patronato depends
from the Minister.
Censorship duties at the rate of 3 centavos per
meter are collected on sound films and 20 soles for
films not exceeding 5CX) meters in length. These
charges have been in effect since 1930. Silent films
pay two centavos per meter and ten soles for films
under 50O meters.
Other articles of the decrees cited regulating the
censorship of films, provide that shows be classified
as follows: Proper for adults (dultos); young
women (senoritas) and children (menores). The
term "menores" is used to designate children un-
der 18 years; "senoritas" for young women of
more than 18 years and "adultos" for men above
18 years.
Children under 18 years shall not be admitted to
shows considered improper. One classification is
"Not Recommended for Girls." Another classifi-
cation is "Appropriate for boys and girls over 15
years." These last two classifications are con-
tained in the Supreme Decree of Feb. 19, 1936.
In shows approved for minors it is prohibited to
show pictures or trailers not previously qualified
as suitable for minors.
Boys and girls under 18 years will not be ad-
mitted to any show approved only for adults even
though accompanied by their parents.
Penalties for infringement range from 20 to
1,000 soles, according to the gravity of the offense
and the recommendation of police entrusted with
enforcement. Outside of Lima censorship is exer-
cised by Municipal Councils. Members of censor-
ship committees have free entry to all cinemat-
ographic shows.
A Ministerial Resolution dated January 3, 1936,
stated that the special function of Peruvian censor-
ship is to scrutinize the morality of cinemato-
graphic shows throughout the Republic, prohibit
exhibition of immoral, anti-nationalistic and other
pictures which may incite crime or delinquency
or which may injure the dignity of foregn coun-
tries.
The Board will study all applications for recon-
sideration from film agents and exhibitors when
these are not satisfied with the censors' decision.
Applications requesting action of the Board shall
be sent with the film to be reviewed one week in
advance. Newsreels, animated cartoons, and in-
structive films receive priority, that is, they do
not have to be forwarded in advance or taken in
turn.
In 1935, ninety per cent of pictures shown were
American. Now the percentage is 70 per cent
American in playing time and 80 per cent of pic-
tures exhibited. Dominance of the Peruvian cine-
ma market by American productions is said to be
threatened by Mexican, Argentinian and European
films. "Help Me to Live" (Ayudama a Vivir), an
Argentinian feature exhibited in second and third -
run theatres of the capital district is said to have
grossed over $4,000 in three days, exceeding re-
turns for the same period on several leading
American features advertised in the best manner
possible.
American pictures are losing ground daily. Most
Peruvians prefer pictures in their own tongue and
the Mexican and Argentinian pictures, as poorly
executed as they are, "reach the soul" (Ilegan al
alma), as the expression goes, of the bulk of the
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population in both language and plot, whereas
Spanish pictures featuring Mojica, produced in the
United States, are really American type melo-
dramas.
Copyright relations, inter-American, are governed
by the convention at Buenos Aires, Aug. 11, 1910,
ratified Julyl3, 1914.
One film was produced in the past year.
Taxes consist of a municipal license tax; duty
on film, ten per cent of admission tickets, and a
censorship tax of 3 centavos per meter on sound
films, 20 soles for films not over 500 meters in
length.
Of the 200 theatres in Peru, all but 20 are wired
but include 15 portable equipments. Total seating
capacity is 100,000. 65 theatres operate in the
Lima-Callao district; there were 57 in 1935. Only
10 are closed. Six new theatres were built last
year.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 2,653,753 ft. $45,036
Negative sound 910 ft. 90
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 2,594,896 ft. $43,212
Negative sound 2,530 ft. 31
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
A municipal ordinance prohibiting first-run thea-
tres from selling standing room was declared un-
constitutional and is no longer effective. The city
of Manila passed an ordinance covering storage of
films, requiring that vaults containing motion pic-
tures must be supported by masonry or steel of
sufficient strength to carry the load safely, and
that beams shall rest at both ends on steel girders,
iron or steel columns, or wall or piers of masonry.
The supports shall not be used for foundation walls,
nor for walls of other than the top vault where
vaults are superimposed.
Film companies maintained that this was not
necessary and that it would require putting up new
buildings. So far, it has not been strictly inter-
preted.
The Philippine Board of Censors reviewed 1,976
films in 1935 with an aggregate length of 5,588,082
feet. In 1934, only 1,909 films were reviewed but
the footage was 5,754,268 feet. Of the films re-
viwed in 1935, 1,820 were American; 23 Filipino; 48
Chinese; 18 Japanese; 3 British; 7 Spanish and 3
from New Zealand. No film was entirely disap-
proved. 1,972 were approved without any cutting
and the remaining 4 were cut 1,377 feet.
American pictures were 92% of the total shown.
United States copyright relations obtain.
Fifteen features were projected in Tagalog in
1936, one with color for world distribution, also a
few short subjects.
Municipal taxes on theatres vary, the highest
being Pl,800 per year for a license for a first-run
theatre in Manila. A bill passed called for a five
per cent tax on admissions over 40 centavos.
Of the 211 theatres in the Philippine Islands, 148
were wired for sound.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 3,970,288 ft. $80,351
Negative sound 1,600 ft. 53
1936^('First 10 months)
Positive sound 3,544.502 ft. $81,933
Negative sound 31,822 ft. 502
V
POLAND — (See special article by Almanac cor-
respondent elsewhere in this section).
PORTUGAL
Thtre has been no special legislation since last
year, when local producers obtained from the Gov-
ernment exemption from customs duty on all im-
Philippine Islands — Puerto Rico
ports of machinery, apparatus and material for the
industry until June 4, 1937.
Censorship, exercised in Portugal by the "In-
speccao dos Espectaculos," Ministry of the In-
terior, has caused distributors little difficulty.
However, due to the militant antagonism of the
Government toward communism, and to the con-
servative Catholicism of most of the people, films
considered of a communistic or anti-religious nature
are very apt to meet with disapproval.
American films continued to dominate the local
market and again accounted for more than 50 per
cent of the total distribution. Other leading sup-
pliers were France, Great Britain and Germany.
Copyright relations are under Governmental
Proclamation of July 20, 1893.
In 1936, two ten-reel sound feature films were
completed by Portuguese companies, and produc-
tion was begun on two others, for completion in
1937. "O' Trevo das Quatro Folhas" (The Four
Leaf Clover), produced by Tobis Portuguesa at
a cost of approximately 2,200,000 escudos (about
$99,000), was released in June and was exhibited
for two months at one of the leading theatres in
Lisbon, but was understood not to have been a
financial success.
The film "Bocage" (concerning the life of a popu-
lar Portuguese poet by that name), was released
on December 2, and still is being exhibited. The
cost of production is estimated to have been 2,500,-
000 escudos ($102,500), including a Spanish version.
"Cancao da Terra" (The Song of the Earth),
produced by Continental Filmes Lda., at an esti-
mated cost of 700,000 escudos, and "Revolucao de
Maio" (The May Revolution), produced by the
Government Bureau of Propaganda, at an estimat-
ed cost of 1,200,000 escudos, had indoor scenes
and sound effects taken at the Lumiar Studios of
Tobis Portuguesa, the only sound studios in Por-
tugal.
There were no changes in taxation, but the Gov-
ernment still had under consideration the petition
of the Portuguese Industrial Association presented
in 1935, requesting the use of box office receipts
rather than seating capacity as a basis for taxa-
tion.
There are 210 theatres, wired for sound, 10 in-
stallations having been made in 1936.
Imports from U. S. :
1935.. Positive sound 1,360,324ft. $36,236
Negative sound ....
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,127,664 ft. $30,475
Negative sound 7,659 ft. 534
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PUERTO RICO
There are no censorship laws in Puerto Rico
and no laws prohibiting minors from admission.
Ninety-nine per cent of films shown are Ameri-
can.
Taxes are very high. The following taxes are
paid by theatres: income, excise tax_ on posters,
insurance for employees, municipal excise tax based
on volume of business.
There are 100 theatres on the island of Puerto
Rico, 92 wired and 92 open. The combined seating
capacity totals 53,694 and the average cost of ad-
mission is 15 cents. Programs usually consist of
a feature and a short subject. First-run houses
change their programs three times a week while
others change daily.
The favorite types of picture are the sentimental
melodramas and musical comedy films. American
stars are preferred and English speaking films with
superimposed Spanish titles, and not Spanish
dubbed films, are preferred.
Imports from U. S.:
1936— (First 10 months):
Positive sound 2,437,255 ft. $51,694
Negative sound 36,035 ft. 889
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Rumania
RUMANIA
Although there have been certain deviations and
alterations in the foreign trade regime adopted by
Rumania on Dec. 1, 1935, its general objectives re-
mained the same, namely, expansion of exports,
and contraction of imports. There is also an ex-
change premium, 38% since December, 1935,
charged by the National Bank of Rumania on all
foreign exchange released for paying commercial
debts abroad.
For a time in 1936 films and advertising materials
could be imported outside the framework of the
import quota system through extraordinary com-
pensation trading (barter) permits, but by a Jour-
nal of the Council of Ministers of Nov. 6, 1936 (No.
2,377), such operations were terminated on Feb.
1, 1937.
On the other hand, importing films and adver-
tising materials under the normal quota permit sys-
tem was somewhat easier during 1936 and local
distributors appeared to feel fairly optimistic.
The greatest problem yet unsolved was the trans-
fer of old commercial debts accumulated before
1935 and considered as arrears. Except in the
case of countries with payment agreements arrears
payments are not permitted to burden current
trade. Jn fact the National Bank appeared to be
waiting for a favorable trade balance with the
United States before making any eflfort to liquidate
such arrears due there. Some of those old debts
were liquidated through the costly and illegal black
market but considerable sums were understood to
be still awaiting transfer.
Censorship
Control over moving pictures is exercised by the
Commission of Control and Censoring of Moving
Pictures composed of 16 members nominated by
the Ministry of the Interior and appointed by
Royal Decree for four years. A new regulation
entered into force on April 30, 1936, (Royal De-
cree No. 971 of April 27, 1936). The principal
change was the transfer of control to the Minis-
try of the Interior, Office of Radiophonic and
Cinematographic Emissions. On October 14, 1936,
through Royal Decree No. 2233, motion picture con-
trol was transferred again, this time to the Na-
tional Tourist Office, another dependency of the
Ministry of Interior.
Films submitted for censorship are divided into
three categories:
(a) diverting films — those which tend to amuse
the public with subjects taken from novels, sto-
ries, plays, special cinematographic scenes, with
contents which neither have the faults enumer-
ated for injurious films nor contain in their en-
tirety the qualities indispensable for classification
as educational films;'
(b) educational films, including historical films,
geographical pictures, films popularizing science
and technology; films with special educational sub-
jects such as hygiene and prevention of social dis-
eases, social foresight and economy, development
of the spirit of sportmanship, expansion of under-
standing of art, national and international events
of general interest; and finally cinematographic
scenes which combine artistic execution with a
moral and educational background.
"Injurious" films are those which present crimi-
nal actions showing the technique of delinquency
and the school of crime, political actions against
public and social order, actions which may conceal
propaganda, episodes which may hurt the honor of
the country or give offence to other nations, sub-
jects critical of authority or of the fundamental in-
stitutions, any scenes of a nature to injure the
morals of society and the standing discipline of the
family, scenes of brutality, pretended historical
films, the contents of which are evidently exagger-
ated.
The Minister of the Interior, or the Under Secre-
tary of State or Secretary General of this De-
partment acting for him, is not permitted to is-
sue exhibition permits for films refused authori-
zation by the Board of Censors. Title, texts,
posters, and programs also are carefully cen-
sored. The title and the written texts, as well as
advertising posters and the printed programs, must
be in the Rumanian language. Iliis eliminates the
use of Hungarian or German subtitles and super-
imposed titles on American films. Cliildren under
16 may attend only educational programs or pro-
grams of diverting films specially approved for
children.
While the previous regulation required the ex-
hibition of educational films only, prior to 8 p. m.
every Sunday and holiday, this provision in fact
never was respected because of the shortage of
such films and the new regulation omits this re-
quirement but provided that on Sundays only edu-
cational films be exhibited prior to 1 p. m.
Local distributors complained against the attitude
of the censors towards certain categories of pic-
tures, which, although of an amusing character,
always are rejected. Films portraying gangsters,
police and historical subjects unfavorable to the
monarchical regime are refused authorizations.
Approximately 80 per cent of the films shown are
American, the remainder are divided among Ger-
man, French, British, Austrian and Russian in the
order given.
Rumania is a member of International Copyright
Union, by Presidential Proclamation on May 14,
1928.
In 1936 there was no local production except
for shorts and newsreels issued by the National
Tourist Office in a very irregular manner and of
no outside interest. Similarly for the 1936-1937
season no production was planned. Rumanian au-
thorities have tried, in the last 10 years, to estab-
lish a local film industry but the results have been
nil. The Council of Ministers issued a Decree on
May 18, 1934 (Monitoral Oficial May 18, 1934) es-
tablishing a socalled National Cinematography
Fund. The local press and the cinematographic
circles have often attacked the establishment and
the management of this Fund. Although collec-
tions are estimated to have surpassed 70,000,0(X)
lei, no real steps have been taken towards creat-
ing a national industry. The annual revenue of
this Fund is estimated at some 40,000,000 lei. Tlie
fact that on Oct. 14, 1936, the management of this
Fund was transferred to the National Tourist Of-
fice indicated that the Government had decided
that the fund could be used by the Tourist Of-
fice for foreign propaganda work to better advan-
tage.
Exhibition Taxes
Laws passed by the Parliament for establishing
the Cinematography Fund provide a tax of 10 lei
per meter for film passed by the Censor; 1 leu
on each ticket and 2.40 lei per meter on films pre-
sented for censorship to cover the administrative
expenses of the Board of Censors. Besides these
taxs there is a tax of 1 leu for the Municipality
and 2 lei for the Aviation Fund collected on each
admission. These taxes are looked on with great
hostility by local importers and distributors.
The taxes and expenses which have to be paid
by exhibitors are: 25 per cent of the gross receipts
to the State, 25 to 40 per cent for film rentals,
10-12 per cent for publicity and administrative ex-
penses, 1 leu from each admission for the National
Cinernatography Fund, 2 lei from each ticket for
aviation and 1 leu per ticket for the municipality.
In addition, a tax varying from 200 to 6,CO0 lei
per month must be paid for musical rights to the
Rumanian Composers Association.
Since Dec. 1, 1935, according to the new import
and exchange regime, all imported merchandise is
subject to a new 12 per cent ad valorem tax, col-
lected with other existing duties at the point of
entry. An increase in the turnover tax also was
eflfected Dec. 1, 1935, by the adoption of new
norms for determining average values. It raised
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the "established value" on films from 1,500 lei
per 100 kilograms to 2,300 lei, at which rate the
regular 12.50 per cent ad valorem turnover tax
also is assessed.
There are 350 motion picture halls, 52 in
Bucharest. Almost all are wired for sound.
Imports from U. S.
1935— Positive sound 1,520,842 ft. $30,183
Negative sound 7.681 ft. 225
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,505,160 ft. $36,766
Negative sound
V
UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS
The foreign trade of the Soviet Union is
a monopoly of the Government. All contracts
made abroad for exportation of goods from that
country are made by agencies of the People's
Commissariat for Foreign Trade, or under au-
thorization of that Commissariat. Foreign trade
transactions are entered into, as a general rule,
through representatives of State economic and
commercial organizations authorized to enter di-
rectly into foreign trade transactions under the
general supervision of the People's Commissariat
for Foreign Trade. In the United States, the
principal purchasing and selling agency is Am-
torg Trading Corporation, 261 Fifth avenue, New
York City.
The agency through which motion picture films
are imported and exported is the Intergkino. Maly
Gnezdnikovski Perculok No. 7, Moscow. The
agency in the United States of this organization
is Amkino Corporation, 723 Seventh Avenue, New
York City. The Intergkino, in purchasing foreign
films, no longer adheres to a policy of exchange
to the same degree as before and has purchased
several films from foreign companies which have
not purchased Soviet films in exchange.
Censorship is very strict.
Product shown is almost entirely Soviet films.
The following pictures were produced and ex-
hibited in the 1935-36 season:
Sound pictures 62
Silent pictures 30
Pictures instructive in technical hygiene and
school subjects:
(a) Sound 20
(b) Silent 109
Current Events 29
Pictures instructive in military subjects 3
Animated pictures 1
Intergkino is not a producing organization. It
exports films produced by other organizations op-
erating under the supervision of the Chief Admin-
istration of the Motion Picture Industry of the
USSR.
Taxes are high.
Moving picture theatres in the Soviet Union are
estimated at a total of 34,990 of all kinds, 2,2&5
sound -equipped. .
Imports from U. S.
1935— Positive sound 62,052 ft. $2,950
Negative sound 8,660 ft. 229
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 27,226 ft. $716
Negative sound 35,699 ft. 2,133
SOUTH AFRICA
There has been a complete absence of any legis-
lation on films during the last year. Standards
of entertainment are quite high; in fact, the trade
considers local standards well above the average,
and good entertainment is demanded, irrespective
of country of origin. There are no quotas or
contingent laws on American films.
The Board of Censorship has power to approve
or reject a film uonconditionally, or subject to a
condition that it shall be shown only to a class
U. S. S. R.— Spain
of persons specified by the Board or after specified
portions have been cut. The Board shall not ap-
prove any film that prejudicially affects the safety
of the State, is calculated to disturb peace or good
order, prejudice the general welfare or be offensive
to decency. Invariably decisions of the Board are
upheld upon appeal. Censorship is so strict that
distributors often turn down pictures and news-
reels that have been passed in other countries.
There is a natural sympathetic feeling for Brit-
ish films, but the amount shown remains fairly
constant at approximately 15% of the total. Service
by airmail gives British newsreels an advantage
in timeliness on American newsreels.
Local production by African Film Productions is
of a high standard, but in the past has been re-
stricted, with several exceptions, to topical and
scenic productions very well received both here
and in connection with publicity work abroad.
Gaumont British filmed exteriors of "King Solo-
mon's Mines" in South Africa.
Local production should be benefited by the in-
troduction of films in the schools by the Film
Division of the Union Education Department.
Taxation has remained high. In the Transvaal
province, however, the tax on admissions of one
shilling and less has been removed. High taxa-
tion prevents a more rapid increase in the number
of theatres, but as indications are that the present
prosperity of the country will be maintained, there
is not much chance of importations decreasing.
There are about 300 theatres, 250 of them wired.
A new theatre seating 2,000 was built in Durban,
and plans for one were under consideration in
Capetown. One of the largest in Johannesburg
was opened in the fall of 1936.
Imports from U. S.
1935— Positive sound 4,419,599 ft. $87,395
Negative sound 11,362 ft. 959
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 3,611,985 ft. $70,920
Negative sound
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SPAIN
According to advices the Spanish revolution,
more than anything else, prevented establishment
of a quota system on motion pictures in Spain
in 1936. The proposed law in part contained the
following proposals:
Protection and encouragement of national motion
picture production were the aims set forth in the
decree project, which provided for an exhibition
contingent and assurance of exportation through
application of "contingents of compensation."
The Consejo de Cinematografica (Motion Picture
Council) would be empowered to issue regulations
for enforcement of the decree.
Encouragement also would be given to develop-
ment of equipment and film manufacturing activi-
ties and obligatory distribution and the showing
of educational films.
The importer of foreign films which are not
dubbed in Spanish in national studios would be
required to assign 12 per cent of his gross receipts
to the purchase or production of film entitled to
be classed as nationally produced.
Importers of foreign films dubbed in Spanish
in national studios would be required similarly to
give 8 per cent of their gross receipts in Spain
to such purchase or production.
It is provided that rental contracts should not
apply to more than a single production, the title
of which is mentioned in the contract. Rental con-
tracts would be made on an official model of the
Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce,
and a separate contract would be required for each
theatre in which the film would be shown.
A license of importation would be required to
be obtained through the Ministry of Agriculture.
Industry and Commerce, and distributors would
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jweden — Switzerland
he obliged to obtain authorization from the Min-
istry.
The percentage of nationally produced films
which would be obligatorily exhibited in return
for the right to exhibit foreign films varies, but
one suggestion was said to provide for an initial
quota of two Spanish films for each 10 foreign
films.
Ratification of the agreement entered into by ex-
change of notes between Spain and Peru on films
considered "offensive" by either party was made
by a decree of May 29, 1936.
Each government contracts to prohibit the ex-
hibition within its territory of films having refer-
ence to the other party and considered offensive
by the latter.
Censorship is officially applied at Madrid in the
office of the Director-General of Public Safety.
Few films, however, are initiatively barred.
Films may be withdrawn on protest of foreign
embassies in Madrid, and the Civil Governor of
each province may ban the showing of a film
deemed objectionable on instruction from the Min-
istry of the Interior.
Approximately 50 per cent of the films shown are
of American make. Accurate figures are officially
lacking. Customs statistics give only weight in
kilograms of imported films which are subject to
a duty of 25 gold pesetas per kilogram net weight
when imported from the United States and 15 gold
pesetas per kilogram when imported from France
and a number of other European countries.
The Spanish Society of Authors (Sociedad de
Autores) protects the musical works of Spanish
authors used in sound films. The fee charged is
3 per cent of the total potential maximum seat
sale of the theatre.
Production was greatly curtailed as the result
of a construction strike at Madrid and the un-
settled political situation. Total full-length film
production for 1936, it was estimated in the trade,
was only about 32- to 40 as compared to 50 last
year. The capacity of Spanish studios is placed
at 80 full-length films annually.
On entering the motion picture field in Spain
an exhibitor finds himself enmeshed by a maze
of taxes. The principal State taxes are: The
real estate tax (contribucion territorial), the in-
dustrial tax (contribucion industrial) and the
workman's retirement (retiro obrero).
There are approximately 3,500 theatres in Spaiii,
1,600 wired for sound.
Imports from U. S.
1935— Positive sound 11,872.221 ft. $268,692
Negative sound 601,609 ft. 19,277
1936— (First 10 month)
Positive sound 5,257,848 ft. $105,233
Negative sound 468,181 ft. 16,616
V
SWEDEN
There are no quota or contingent laws.
As a rule films showing suicides, terrifying
scenes, and crimes contrary to general law and
morals, as well as acting that may have a bad in-
fluence, are forbidden. However, there seems to
be no hard and fast rule. Children under 15 years
may attend the showing of certain films only.
During 1935 the Swedish Film Censoring Bureau
examined a total of 5,924 films (including copies)
having a length of 4,304,887 meters. Of these 2,-
067, with a length of 1,876,538 meters, were Ameri-
can; 3,055, with a length of 1.689,620 meters, were
Swedish; and 802 films, having a length of 738,-
729 meters, were from other countries. Of the total
number, 3,378 films, with a length of 906,238
meters, were news reels and so-called nature or
travel films, comedies and other "shorts."
During the first six months of 1936 (latest avail-
able figures) the total number of films (including
copies) censored was 2,811, having a length of 2,-
104,215 meters. Of these 987, with a length of 976,-
014 meters were American; 1,441, with a length ofi
757,995 meters, were Swedish; and 383, with a!
length of 370,206 meters, were from other countries.)
Of the total, 1,651 films with a length of 404,954'
meters, were news reels and other "shorts."
All pictures, except a few educational and "na-
ture" films, were with sound.
About SO percent of the films shown are ofj
American make. I
Copyright relations were established by Royal*
Decree No. 381, dated May 30, 1919, and amended'
by Royal Decree No. 74, dated April 24, 1931.
There were 27 features produced in Sweden in
1935. Aktb. Svensk Filmindustri, Stockholm, made
12 features in its own studio in 1935, the same num
ber as in 1934. In addition, this company produced
a large number of short subjects and news reels
in 1936. The 1935 number of features made by the
other Swedish companies, all of which are in Stock-
holm, is given below:
Name of Company Number
Europafilm 4
Wivefilm 3
Irefilm 2
Svensk Talfilm 2
Triangelfilm 1
Anglofilm 1
S. B. D 1
Svenska Aktb. Nordisk Tonefilm 1
In 1935 taxes levied on tickets sold by motiot
picture houses in town and cities in Sweden (foi
rural districts no statistics were available)
amounted to 3,491,717 crowns (today's rate of ex
change: Swedish crowns, 3.97 to $1.00 U. S. cur-
rency), against 3,050,599 crowns in 1934. The tota!
amount of tickets sold in town and cities in 193!
was 23,278,116 crowns. (This figure is an estimate
only as the exact amount cannot be calculated)
Taxes are governed by Royal Decrees of May 30
1919, No. 256, and July 16, 1919, No. 529, and an
levied as follows:
Price of Ticket Tax
(Sw. Crowns) (Sw. Crowns]
0.50 0.05
0.50 to 1.00 0.10
1.00 to 1.50 0.20
1.50 to 2.00 0.30
2.00 to 2.50 0.40
2.50 to 3.00 0.50
About 1,620 theatres were listed at the end o
1935; 1,641 on Oct. 31, 1936. All were wired for
sound. Approximately 400 of the total number of
cinemas operate only from one to three times a
week.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 4,337,197 ft. $97,136
Negative sound 17,210 ft. 516
1936 — (First ten months)
Positive sound 3,458.341ft. $71,814
Negative sound 4,043 ft. 7i
V
SWITZERLAND
In 1936 a Committee was appointed by the Min
istry of the Interior to look into the feasibilit;
of estabhshing a domestic producing industry
The principal advocates were the tourist asso
ciations. The location for a new Swiss film studio*
to be constructed with the aid of government sub-
sidies, narrowed down to Zurich and Montreaux.
A sharp dispute between these two cities. The
Commission which had advocated the establish-
ing of a large domestic studio reversed its pre-
vious decision that the federal government should
abstain from granting a subsidy for this purpose
under the present condition. .
In order to prevent new cinemas from being
opened, the Swiss Association of Cinema Owners
put a ban on new members. Because, by agree-
ment with the film rental agencies, only memj
ber theatres may rent films, it was practicall:
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impossible for a new exhibitor to be certain of
a constant supply of films.
Tlierc was no federal censorship, control beinR
vested in the individual Cantons. While the au-
thorities are generally liberal, restriction is more
marked in the French-speaking section, especially
in the Cantons of Valais, Vaud, and Frihourg.
Half the pictures shown are American, German,
and recently Austrian, films constitute an impor-
tant source of competition to American films.
French films, which rank third in popularity,
also arc being shown in German speaking Switz-
erland in the original version, while Italian pic-
tures are exhibited only in a comparatively small
area, chiefly the Canton of Ticino.
The copyright convention adhered to on June
14, 1934, between the "Societe des Auteurs, Com-
positeurs et Editeurs de Musique," Paris, and
representatives of Swiss cinemas, continues in
force. The convention is retroactive to July 1,
1933.
Production is limited chiefly to advertising media
and educational films, aerial views of the Alpine
regions, and skiing contests. The leading producer
of such short films is the Praessens Film A.-G.,
Zurich. Attempts to establish a domestic film
industry producing features have thus far been
unsuccessful.
Amusement taxes are fixed by the various Can-
tons, averaging from ten to fifteen percent of the
price of the ticket. The practice of taxing the-
atre tickets has become more widespread the last
two or thre years: at present only the Cantons
of SchafThausen, Glarus, Aarau, and Thurgau
do not impose amusement taxes.
Restrictions against construction of new theatres
have been tightened and. as a result, the number
of theatres and their combined seating capacity
declined in 19J6. There are 334 cinemas in Switz-
erland with a combined seating capacity of 128,800.
distributed as follows:
Seating
Theatres Capacity
German and Italian Switzerland 215 90,500
French Switzerland 119 38,300
334 128,800
There are 328 theatres wired for sound.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 1,391.017 ft. $27,566
Negative sound 23.322 ft. 818
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 983.604 ft. $18,691
Negative sound 1,380 ft. 138
V
; SYRIA
American motion pictures are enjoying increas-
I ing popularity.
* News reels are being severely censored and
scenes of the Abyssinian War, Spanish revolu-
tion and Fascist or N*azi demonstrations are cut.
Under the law, no moving pictures shall be pro-
duced in the States under French mandate for
public exhibition on paid tickets or invitation
. without prior authorization from the High Com-
■ missioner.
A foreign company can no longer take pictures
■ in Syria and ship its undeveloped negative films,
since it has to exhibit them before the Censorship
- Commission. As there are not in Syria up-to-date
■ studio-laboratories, such a company would have
either to arrange for the local development of its
' films or renounce its local production.
Beirut is the only port through which films may
be imported. Films may not be cleared from the
,' customs unless a special permit is first secured
' from the Surete Generale (French Police). A
■ commission established by the French High Com-
■ mission previews the films, censoring them as to
■ morals, public security, respect of religions and
Syria — ^Trinidad
races, and political propaganda. The censorship
fee is .Syrian piaster 0.32 per meter.
According to importers the proportion of Ameri-
can pictures shown in 1936 was approximately the
same as during 1935, namely, about 40%.
A Syrian and an Italian established a motion
picture studio under the name Societe de Cine-
matographic Lumnar. They produced a sound
Arabic picture (Dans les Ruines de Baalbeck). A
small sketch produced by this company was
shown in Beirut. The sound was fairly good,
but the photography and acting were called poor.
The lO percent gross receipts tax has been re-
placed by the following:
Syrian piasters 0.60 per seat at every perfor-
mance in first class theatres; 0.30 in second class:
0.05 in third class.
Censorship tax: — 35 Syrian piasters per 100 linear
meters of silent film; 25 per 100 of sound.
There are 24 theatres, all wired for sound.
French is the language of the talking films in
Syria, although Arabic is the language of the
population. I^rom time to time English talking
films are shown, but unless the picture is re-
markably good, receipts are far less than those
of a French talking picture.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 465,126 ft. $6,586
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 408,579 ft. $4,819
Negative sound
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TRINIDAD
Retiuns from exhibitors for the year 1935
showed that the requirements of the Cinemato-
graph (British Films) Ordinances of 1932 and
1934 have not been complied with. At Port of
Spain, against the British Feature Quota of 25%,
about 5% actually were shown, and of the 25%
quota of British short subjects about 4% were
shown.
The unpopularity of such British films as had
been obtainable and the prohibitive cost of the
class of British films which could compete with
good foreign films were given as the reasons for
noncompliance.
On Dec. 17, 1936, the Governor issued a Proc-
lamation amending the Cinematograph Ordinance
of 1932, in which the following quotas for British
films were fixed:
British
news films
British (including
films to B. W. I. B.W.I, films
total films films) to total
exhibited. to total British
Annual (Excluding news films news films
Period new films) exhibited exhibited
1937 15 % 50% 10%
1938 17^% 50% 10%
Subsequent years. 20 % 50% 10%
Censorship
Public criticism of the censorship system result-
ed in appointment by the Government of a Board
of Censors with 10 members. In 1935 there were
8 entire rejections, 16 deletions and 21 restricted to
adult attendance.
Ninety per cent of the films shown are American.
A small number of newsreels were proditced.
No special taxes are imposed on theatres and
there is no tax on theatre admissions. The ex-
hibitors continue to pay a censorship fee of $1.00
for each reel of sound film up to 1.000 feet and 12
cents for each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof.
This fee also applies to trailers.
There are 19 theatres, all sound, in the Crown
Colony of Trinidad and Tobago, British West
Indies; 6 in Port of Spain, 3 in San Fernando, 1
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Turkey — Venezuela
in Scarborough, Tobago, and one each in 8 smaller
towns in the Colony.
Westerns still rank first with a large percentage
of the population, with musical comedies running
a close second. Several of the outstanding hits of
the past year have been shown to capacity houses.
The bringing in of the higher class of pictures can
be dated from the time of the forming of two new
companies in Trinidad, which operate a circuit of
theatres in Port of Spain as well as in the country
districts. When the theatres were controlled by
one company, the pictures shown were years old
and the equipment was deplorable.
There are two shows daily at the principal thea-
tres, at 4:30 and 8:30 p. m. Juvenile matinees on
Saturday mornings were started in several Port of
Spain theatres.
The usual daily program consists of one news-
reel, either American or British, one short, several
trailers, and one feature.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 2,177,815 ft. $32,555
Negative sound 910 ft. 90
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 1,193,963 ft. $18,621
Negative sound 1,532 ft. 19
V
TURKEY
In the first ten months of 1936 five foreign films
were cut and the exhibition of two foreign and one
local film was prohibited by the local board of
censorship.
At the instance of the Minister of Interior the
Council of Ministers approved on July 29, 1936,
Decree No. 2/5092, which provides that the Board
of Censors shall be composed of a delegate from
the Chief of Staff, the Director General of_ the
Press, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry
of Education. It also provided that films shall be
reviewed at Ankara if upon an unfavorable decision
by the Board in Istanbul the exhibitors make an
appeal.
Article 8 of the new law prohibits projection of
films embodying political propaganda, vilifying or
reflecting unfavorably upon any nation or race,
presenting oriental people and countries as being
savage or primitive, films contrary to good man-
ners and morals or tending to dishonor the army,
tending to encourage crime, containing religious
propaganda, and films in such worn conditions as
likely to be injurious to the eyesight.
All titles and explanatory matter must be in the
Turkish language only and shall be correctly word-
ed and well written.
During the first ten months of 1936 a total of
112 feature sound films were exhibited in Turkey —
56 American, 27 French, 22 German, 4 English, 2
Austrian, and 1 Russian. Of the 56 American
films, 14 were exhibited in the English version, 2
in original French and 7 dubbed in Turkish. Of
the remaining 33 American films, 31 were exhib-
ited in dubbed French, 1 in dubbed Spanish, and
one was a silent film. In addition 52 American
newsreels in French and Turkish versions were
released.
American features continued to retain their popu-
larity.
French films released were much better than
those exhibited in 1934 and their popularity grew.
German musical comedies and operettas continued
to retain their popularity, although the German
language was an adverse factor.
Films in the English language fail to draw large
audiences unless they are features of unusual in-
terest.
Exhibitors report that the public is becoming in-
creasingly particular in its selection of features.
The public continued to show decided preference
for good musical comedy films and for films drama-
tizing well known French novels, also increasing
interest in films portraying well known historical
incidents. Preference for films with a happy end-
ing continued to prevail. I
Turkey is not a signatory of the Berne Conven- 1
tion for the protection of artistic and literary*
rights, but the principal exhibitors in Istanbul
have an agreement whereby they forego exhibition
of pirated films. .
There are two studios in Istanbul equipped toi
produce sound films. During the year one of thel
local studios produced a film picturing national
scenery, but the picture, costing $40,000 and twc
years in the making, did not meet with approva
of the Government and the censorship authorities
and its exhibition was prohibited, the bar latei
being lifted.
The two local studios dubbed into Turkish th(
Gaumont- British "Chu Chin Chou," the Germai
film "Artisten," and six American pictures.
It is believed that there are 121 active theatres
(93 wired), seating 46,600 to 48,000, and includinj
30 provincial theatres exhibiting silent pictures.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 649,114 ft. $15,57;
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 646,640 ft. $16,28<
Negative sound
V
UNITED KINGDOM
(See Special Section on British Market).
V
URUGUAY
Since the beginning of 1936 importers have beei
granted free controlled exchange (dirigido) withovil
any restrictions.
The Theatre Inspection Department of the Monte
video City Government maintains a censorshii
board which, however, has failed to function fol
years.
Eighty per cent of product shown is American
American Convention held at Buenos Aires Aug,
11, 1910, and ratified July 13, 1914, is the basis oi
copyright application.
Local production is restricted to occasional news-
reels.
A municipal tax of 6% is collected on admissions
in Montevideo.
Of the estimated 128 theatres, 124 are wired foi
sound. Seventy theatres are listed in Montevideo
with 38,190 seats. One company said 58 theatres
were actually in operation in other parts of the
country with 24,510 seats.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Ppsitiye sound 2,122,791ft. $40,022
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 2,565,045 ft. $45,674
Negative sound 1,668 ft. SO
V
VENEZUELA
There is no national censorship law. Pictures are
supposed to be censored in each State in which
they are released, but generally the original cen-
soring in Caracas is sufficient. As a rule, the cen-
sorship is less strict regarding morality than re-
garding communistic propaganda. Very few, il
any films, are refused censorship.
Ninety -one per cent of product shown in 193S
was American; the remaining nine per cent was
distributed among Germany, England, France and
Spanish countries, in the order named.
The Venezuelan copyright law (Official Gazette
of Aug. 12, 1928) makes provision for the copyright-
ing of motion pictures alon? with other "Intellect-
ual Property."
There is no regular production. A few small en-
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tcrprises make occasional travelogues and news-
reels, particularly the Laboratorio Nacional in
Maracay and Caracas.
There is a Federal amusement tax based upon
the number of seats. Each State may also impose
additional direct admission taxes. In Caracas and
the Federal District, where all new pictures first
are released, a new tax of 10 per cent has been
levied on admissions.
In the new Venezuelan Customs Tariff Law,
which became effective on Oct. 23, 1936, the import
duties on printed cinematographic films were in-
creased from Bs. 1.9569 to Bs. 2.60 per gross kilo-
gram. Rates on unprinted films remained approxi-
mately the same, while projectors and accessories
were increased from Bs. 1.9569 to Bs. 5.00 per gross
kilogram. The official exchange rate as this is
written is Bs. 3.93 per dollar.
The exact number of theatres cannot be deter-
mined, for in the Interior, bull-rings and other
open-air spaces are used, as well as vacant build-
ings. There are approximately 111 theatres oper-
ating in Venezuela, 35 in the city of Caracas and
immediate environs, and in the Maracaibo district,
about 20. No silent pictures are shown.
All theatres in Venezueli are either wired for
sound or, in the Interior, have portable sound
equipment.
Imports from U. S.:
1935— Positive sound 2,314,514 ft. $50,115
Negative sound 1,711ft. 120
1936— (First 10 months)
Positive sound 2,135,423 ft. $43,194
Negative sound 19,424 ft. 977
V
YUGOSLAVIA
Under regulations prescribed by the Minister of
Commerce and Industry of Yugoslavia, the man-
agement and control of production, import and
trade in motion pictures, has been placed in the
hands of a State Film Central, whose duties in-
clude also the sponsoring of domestic production
and the aiding of educational and propaganda pic-
tures.
Registration fees are collected by the Central as
follows: (a) For pictures of foreign origin for
Yugoslavia
amusement, as well as for advertising all films,
an amount corresponding to one-half of the censor
fees; (b) for all cultural pictures and domestic
pictures, one-fourth. In effect, registration fees
will amount to approximately $8 for each American
feature brought on the Yugoslav market.
Theatres are obliged to show at every perform-
ance one or more films of a cultural nature. They
must also show domestic pictures of at least 5 per
cent of the total length of programs shown quar-
terly. For theatres giving daily shows and which
change programs less than six times monthly, this
percentage is increased to 10. To ascertain whether
these obligations have been fully complied with,
the Central issues forms to cover each performance.
For these forms one dinar is charged.
The State Film Central collects for these forms
25 dinars each for films up to 600 meters in length,
and 50 dinars each for films exceeding that length.
Yugoslav censorship is, for political reasons, very
strict. This censorship is in the hands of the Min-
istry of Commerce and Industry, control of the
State Film Central having been transferred to that
Ministry.
Sixty-five per cent of the films shown are Ameri-
can.
One hundred films, consisting of cultural, news
and advertising films were produced in 1935.'
A special tax is assessed on films imported or
produced in the country, as follows: (1) on cultural
films, 1.50 dinars per meter; (2) on the other films,
3.00 dinars per meter. Films produced in the coun-
try pay one-half of these taxes until the expiration
of the term of ten years.
For the examination of films, either foreign or
domestic, 0.45 dinars per meter, and for other ex-
penses, 0.10 dinars per meter, aggregating 0.55
dinars per meter.
Of the 318 theatres in Yugoslavia, 263 are wired
for sound.
Imports from U. S. :
1935— Positive sound 819,393 ft. $18,256
Negative sound
1936— (First 10 months) :
Positive sound 625,936 ft. $11,729
Negative sound
OP
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1143
Exports-Total Cameras
Department of Commerce Estimate for the Calendar Year 193d
Total
scientific
Total and pro-
photo- fessional
graphic instru-
COUNTRY and ments
projection and
goods supplies
Dollars Dollars
^ Total 20,856.441 10.095.698
^"jania 38 575
Austria 154,898 18,061
Azores and Madeira Islands 886
^^'S'l™ ". 244,183 73,166
Bu'sana 12,380 148
Czechoslovakia 331.968 22,341
Denmark 128,728 28.812
^f'°"'^ 2,540 282
t.'"'^"" 67,178 11,827
f.*"^"" 1,742,272 283,013
Germany 170 4j6 77355
(iibraltar 699 172
p/eece ■;.".'.'. 51.100 25 901
f^',n&^''y 76,812 2.045
Iceland ...j
Irish Free State .■.■.■.■.■.'.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■.■. 4.981 15.226
jj. 107.356 58.720
^tV"''' ■• 8.487 503
^;*'?"''»"'^ ,•- ll.Z^S 5.518
Malta. (,ozo and Cyprus 5 ^89 1 83'?
Netherlands ; 362.878 84."59S
P r7 ■■yV; 135.182 103.008
Poland and Danzig: 307.564 54.706
Po''t"g?' 95,552 15.977
5"'^'''">''^ 51.078 29.371
^P^'" 220.880 332.266
^^^.d*^", •■• 361.285 61.445
TT c^''c'''S 599.056 94.755
LI. b.S. R. (Russia) 255.71? 148.081
United Kingdom 3.097,865 2,290,908
Yugoslavia 33295 2,570
^^P^°^ 1,959,.128 2,405,540
British Honduras 4 420 1,687
Costa Rica I6.346 ]7,042
Guatemala 38.765 20.826
Honduras 11,766 29.935
Nicaragua 7.992 15,503
^^nama. 234.189 110,563
Salvador 15 466 16.829
Mexico 881,242 444.704
Miquelon and St. Pierre 95 147
Newfoundland and Labrador ... ..." 12.868 18,612
^^^'''""''a 60,126 6,518
^arbados . 4.071 2,661
Jamaica 20.292 11,343
Trinidad and Tobago 49,.354 8,439
Other Briti.sh West Indies 33^532 5^643
Cuba 394,161 272.142
Dominican Republic 23,641 15,687
Netherland West Indies 45,983 28,620
French West Indies 5,599 1,666
{Continued on folio.
Motion -picture. Motion-pictures
standard gage substandard gage
(35 mm) (less than 35 mm)
Cameras
^ La .
Number Dollars Number Dollars
512 119,838 30,525 845,414
1
155
330
7.084
1
457
550
14,172
1
155
1.103
25.910
4
'543
13
'54.5
249
9.552
6.201
147.027
5
1..^86
3.863
70.914
13
310
63
1,816
9
464
1
215
123
1
4,598
"43
23
3.556
1.953
44,711
2
600
194
6,399
509
9.931
23
1.013
1
2.200
2
1,670
26
2,670
22
4.312
87
2,430
2
1.070
2.475
61,792
3
745
1.273
35.833
52
28.361
2,599
114.612
42
1.053
14
8.794
883
28.675
29
52
17
973
'112
3.956
"r.
3.460
'145
5",893
"271
58
179
229
4
489
416
161
55
2,831
114
4,532
9
264
/'«.? page)
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1144
Cameras Exported (Continued)
COUNTRY
Haiti, Republic of
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile '.'.'.'.'.'.'.
Colombia
Ecuador
British Guiana
' Surinam
French (Juiana
Paraguay
, Peru
I'ruguay
Venezuela
Aden
' Saudi Arabia
British India _
I British Malaya ' *
Ceylon
China
Netherland India........'.'.'.'.'.
: French Indo-China
Hong Kong
Iran (Persia)
Iraq
■ .Tapan
' Kwantung
' Palestine
: Philippine Islands
Siam
i Syria
Turkey in Asia and Europe.
' Other Asia
Australia
British Oceania
French Oceania
' \ew Zealand
' Ethiopia
! Belgian Congo
British East Africa
l^nion of South Africa
i Other British South Xfrica.
:C,o\d Coast
I Nigeria
Other British West Africa..
Egypt
■ Algeria
Madagascar
'Other French Africa
Italian Africa
' Liberia
Morocco
Mozambique
Other Portuguese Africa
Canary Islands
Other Spanish Africa
Timisia
Total
scientific
Total
and pro-
photo-
fessional
Parts
graphic
instru-
Motion-picture,
Motion-pictures
of cam-
and
ments
standard
gage
substandard
gage
eras
rojection
and
(35 mm)
(less than 33
mm)
except
goods
supplies
Cameras
lenses
A
Dollars
Dollars
Number
Dollars
Number
Dollars
Dollars
20,574
9,287
3
63
3
858,372
255,657
84
3,167
5,758
14,318
23,142
3
87
579,502
441,079
9
5,911
86
2,998
801
282,849
91,177
37
2,822
428
308.329
240.607
29
1,800
2,984
15,671
11,082
340
14,288
3,790
3
6,772
2.135
2
70
69
3
71
25
2,066
138.450
60,709
2
311
29
913
691
100.963
22,838
9
566
130
153,059
141,943
2
2,118
21
1,160
897
1,494
139
6,789
16,868
679,128
83,301
17
14,835
641
23,654
12,832
198,976
25,685
4
1,199
1,063
29,885
488
10,948
1,485
28
1,470
26
759,419
240.292
4
2,503
125
6,575
9,952
164,598
44,586
3
668
894
21,819
2,141
2,296
224
2
96
146.229
18,295
104
3,268
371
5,531
.?,385
3
255
1,714,333
138,555
178
198,179
4,643
9
15,616
1,351
41.688
10,302
25.288
29,582
1
327
417
11.602
107
5,531
2,38
8
285
272
475.680
207,186
9
1,452
296
9.048
448
24,022
8,466
2
100
24
19.696
9.838
1
150
15
583
49.550
7,323
-y
204
2
85
54
10,069
37,982
1
221
526,205
285,859
40
3,332
978
15,950
4.67S
2,986
3,508
9
6,663
925
1
SS
23
128.087
93,382
158
7,824
709
122
89
33
1,402
6.047
3,892
3
300
5
365
25
590,957
181,130
4
1,670
557
30,188
3,909
3,366
5.971
2,174
349
2.748
474
111
1
193
190,018
29,326
7
1,108
600
20.771
1,182
5,859
557
8
221
3,095
8,269
820
843
2,508
4.872
22,512
1.371
148
3,330
81
1,041
1.477
10
729
1,192
1.419
277
1
172
98
3,005
1.433
12
232
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1145
Projectors, Other Equipment
COUNTRY
Total
Austria
Azores and Madeira Islands.
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Denmark ,
Finland
France
Germany .
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Irish Free State
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta, Gozo and Cyprus
Netherlands .
Norway
Poland and Danzig
Portugal
Rumania ,
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U. S. S. R. (Russia)
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia ,
Canada
British Honduras
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Salvador
Mexico
Miquelon and St. Pierre
Newfoundland and Labrador
Bermuda
Barbados
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Other British West Indies...
Cuba
Dominican Republic
'r c e Est
ima t e
for the
Calen
dar Year 1936
Stere-
Motion -
opticons
picture
magic
Standard
gage
Substandard gage
sound
lantern
(35 mm)
(less than
35 mm)
equipment
and other
Motion-picture projectors
(including
projection
records)
apparatus
Number
Dollars
Numbers
Dollars
Dollars
Dollars
1,454
383,078
7,38,?
304,278
2,105,288
542,376
104
2,344
796
30
21
26
2.121
117
2,342
5,119
1
12,420
923
1,030
1
160
4
324
3,215
661
1
335
20
888
2,249
144
155
27,639
235
17,726
93,940
48,651
58
1,323
8,169
314
959
1
774
7
1,061
3,166
107
3
617
6
606
1,535
542
2
1,400
9
1
2,250
70
5,370
393
ISO
646
3
480
474
20
3,093
638
23,265
10,401
10,972
3
842
25
713
5,266
1,901
....
36
637
2,222
1
451
8
545
2,351
3,435
531
6
3,329
101
1,625
21,071
1,886
21
2,761
580
25,366
25,614
22,595
105
11,006
136
8,949
9,228
3,162
10
1,100
4
606
44,704
34,406
183
23,844
732
52,597
719,895
3
106,365
127,839
122
36,980
1,133
43,374
80,476
1
25
1,851
12
1
453
2
104
2,116
534
3
2,836
10
622
2,608
302
3
2,970
875
967
3
1,014
1,073
31
14
5,347
92
3,098
19,374
2,946
3
224
3215
312
66
16,492
146
6,347
99,380
95
13,626
1
280
6
602
2,649
279
1
620
4
37i
3,231
144
1
606
1
22
1,816
205
8
364
5,306
2,250
10
5,4te
3
271
12,269
2,054
3
652
7
439
806
125
38
17,289
26
942
68,995
8,941
1
40
5,195
966
(Contitiued
on following page)
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1146
Projectors Exported (Continued)
COUNTRY
Standard gage Substandard gage
(35 mm) (less than 35 mm)
Motion-picture projectors
Motion -
picture
sound
equipment
(including
records)
Number
1,621
905
12,458
19,077
1,580
19,134
22,877
29,837
6,732
9.701
3,722
39,474
4,048
28,539
1,750
121,980
20,431
' 582
28,851
14,862
2,028
8,021
944
87,931
6,240
6,178
39,441
8.597
1,249
2,535
5.250
90,515
147
9.399
1,511
83,461
2.362
141
265
36,469
198
3,616
"99
729
297
98
1,262
Stere-
opticons
magic
lantern
and other
projection
apparatus
Dollars
1.154
16
4,727
214
Netherland West Indies ,
French West Indies ,
Haiti, Republic of
Argentina
Bolivia
Number
6
2
1
7
Dollars
827
640
593
3.772
2.973
4.480
1.336
1.907
600
9.256
2.673
5.251
414
78.480
9.739
7.415
1.052
388
18,815
4.606
985
831
9.686
"260
1.295
31.402
420
4,207
3,604
3.449
'365
821
843
Dollars
120
2
1
133
3
166
41
23
30
10
17
14
21
297
72
1
52
3
26
1,134
466
1
225
1
2
2
"72
' ' 10
86
1
1
44
11
28
Dollars
5,388
32
23
5,941
72
6,935
1,700
1,483
1,108
232
3,861
915
2,137
4,815
2,223
75
2,709
153
24
21,574
5.373
14
6,359
75
102
135
ii'.as
1,039
14,367
101
121
2,491
378
*5S4
Brazil
6104
Chile
15
6 532
Colombia
12
10,937
Ecuador
778
British Guiana
4
805
Surinam
2
Peru
39
5,844
Uruguay
4
3,432
Venezuela
13
3.161
Aden
1
Saudi Arabia
British India
157
28,241
British Malaya
22
4.152
Ceylon
10
China
7.228
1,638
Netherland India
9
Hong Kong
2
657
Iraq
82
17,456
Kwantung
21
Philippine Islands
26
10,852
445
Syria
124
255
CHher Asia
Australia
27
13.368
26
British Oceania
1
20
New Zealand
2
1,693
33
439
Belgian Congo
Union of South Africa
93
35.193
Gold Coast
1
Egypt
22
4,267
101
Algeria
0
91
5
1.076
Liberia
1
2
3
"127
13
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1147
Positive, Exposed Film Exports
Department of Commerce Estimate for the Calendar Year 193 6
COUNTRY
Total
Austria
Azores and Madeira Islands.
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Irish Free State
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta, Gozo and Cyprus
Netherlands
Norway
Poland and Danzig
Portugal
Rumania
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U. S. S. R. (Russia)
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia
Canada
British Honduras
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Salvador
Mexico
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bermuda
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Other British West Irdies...
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Netherland West Indies
French West Indies
Haiti, Republic of
Argentina
Bolivia
Positive newsreels
Other posi
live.
Other positive.
(silent and
sound)
silent
sound
Lin. feet
Dollars
Lin. feet
Dollars
Lin. feet
Dollars
3,837,027
101,407
1,695,980
51,670
195,907.374
4,025.767
4,686
124
1,861,635
38,736
3,252
44
33,991
791
3,200
71
15,000
520
2,670,834
695,617
1 ,946,244
50,81(
12,375
39,336
1,969
80
28,443
688
4,331,194
143,731
87,211
?,29fi
628
9
849,863
20,204
420,174
9,502
7,785
119
7,896,664
168,935
189,834
6,079
18,986
802
372,771
11,000
8,839
330
11,897
107
1,354,215
30,607
23,708
260
5,000
145
1,607,612
38,026
4,690
93
13,438
447
28,351
553
15,098
585
1,278,391
494,433
135,220
27,512
7,95'
3,11<
900
23
158,767
3,920
5,752
195
1,200
16
4,379,765
77,842
400
30
1,550,436
30,309
11,960
481
489,682
14,205
6,000
25
1,553,560
1,849,950
39,448
44,307
602
8
16,770
864
5,325,064
107,126
10,734
356
1,600
81
4,533,641
94,194
2,648
192
846
21
1,186,872
22.188
3,060
150
31,441
766
549,646
15,724
251,515
12,818
16,210,307
865,022
443,462
17,049
514,255
31,885
337,079
12,634
5,110,480
190,372
16,276
500
43,466
727
3,270
47
439,258
5,316
8,945
111
500
30
1,215,406
32,620
16,784
435
14,323
254
3,272
80
9,814,771
122.985
45,194
494
147,636
1,429
162,942
5,326
76,051
8,148
8,820,437
283,997
2,500
125
1,200
50
144,138
1,397
102,610
1,907
100
3
1,842,156
37,079
15,359
224
158,385
1,675
10,162
249
1,000
21
1,372,193
20,839
132,741
779
150,000
300
7,158,685
25,745
168,382
2,781
28,478
763
5,370,519
106,580
1,020
68
2,500
150
2,851,650
9,321
15,235
440
1,025,601
14,971
350
23
88,927
1,692
....
150
1
308,786
2,655
344,612
5,407
16,706
611
18,036,629
81,299
323,274
1,163
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page)
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THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1148
Positive, Exposed Film (Continued)
COUNTRY
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
British Guiana
Surinam
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
Saudi Arabia
British India
British Malaya
Ceylon
China
Netherland India
Hong Kong
Iraq
Japan
Kwantungr
Palestine
Iran (Persia)
Philippine Islands
Siam
Syria
Turkey in Asia and Europe.
Other Asia
Australia
British Oceania
French Oceania
New Zealand
Ethiopia
British East Africa
Union of South Africa
Gold Coast
Nigeria
Egypt
Algeria
Other French Africa
Liberia ,
Morocco
Canary Islands
Positive newsreels
(silent and sound)
Lin. feet Dollars
Other positive,
silent
Lin. feet Dollars
Other positive,
sound
Lin. feet Dollar:^
412,999
5,650
15,550
787
12,731,057
251,724
139,615
5,048
5,434
253
3,836,373
160,939
33,649
846
200
7
3,411,393
33,746
15,013
93,923
77,103
406
219
574
97,239
1,013
3,206,271
54,121
16,043
188
6,587
148
3,032,262
53,647
113,502
1,621
9,612
350
2,635,701
2,782
52,230
56
70,604
1,856
4,749,440
94,879
745
44
2,843.504
41,034
60,120
1,241
5,854
81
18,800
501
1,429,056
23,763
16,923
503
6,702
231
2,598,684
45,302
3,488
149
32,069
187,896
983
3,003
34,693
473
7,782
157
4,816.130
19,722
90,617
584
8,824
524
449,709
35,600
7,869
712
12,373
360
12,747
385
3,962,998
89,586
65,200
180
928,270
12,605
53,795
718
5,200
45
534,103
841,122
203,963
6,870
20,770
3,918
45,038
683
4,500
350
4,777,668
107,263
9,520
195
80,473
1,210
100
1
56,000
800
33,199
303
14,802
226
13,193
492
4,170,785
75,291
916
36
88,767
1,557
24,080
303
34,575
1,088
4,445,373
86,890
136,000
1,050
58,391
725
158,720
1,050
85,100
1,165
39,857
500
1,411,828
82,332
29,367
29,970
47,898
31,436
2,050
734
1,722
788
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1149
Negative, Exposed Film Total
Department of Commerce Estimate for the Calendar Year 193 6
COUNTRY
Total
Austria
Azores and Madeira Islands..
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Irish Free State
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta, Gozo and Cyprus
Netherlands
Norway
Poland and Danzig
Portugal
Rumania
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland ,
U. S. S. R. (Russia)
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia
Canada
British Honduras
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama ,
Salvador
Mexico
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bermuda
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Other British West Indies
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Netherland West Indies
French West Indies
Haiti, Republic of
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Negative newsreels
(silent and sound)
Lin. feet Dollars
Otlier negative, Other negative,
silent sound
Lin. feet Dollars Lin. feet Dollars
437,834
21,856
2,143,939
92,167
9,904,111
362,035
2,500
55
2,184
85
19,174
1,91/
23
4
1,728
m
6,512
90
28,279
101,752
14,200
369
1,635
300
4,809
186
5,868
133
266,695
10.014
19,596
4,188
1,117
17
55,560
32,487
1,789
455
469
9
796
26
272,905
18,815
8,2%
772
13,700
1,480
210
100
42,268
1,910
20,858
1,307
460,825
7,659
20,368
534
89,197
1,265
468,741
16.623
1,052
15
4,253
99
1,000
126
1,380
138
21,200
943
35,699
2,133
39,299
2,632
19,222
564
1,861,082
81,569
265,932
12,044
1,675,717
82,007
4,309,436
160,295
6,029
72
2,074
9,204
40
141
17,441
196
1,258
27
21,400
404
15,644
1,095
75,746
1,838
8,300
83
90,624
10,000
1,532
971
150
19
50,820
112
2,843
57
3,634
40
4,000
287
64,840
2.400
1,020
204
4,552
241
3,719
101
9,597
130
89,282
229
48,889
714
2,000
60
944
57
3,510
35
4,107
243
54,053
931
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THE'
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1150
Negative, Exposed Film (Continued)
COUNTRY
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
British Guiana
Surinam
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
Saudi Arabia
British India
British Malaya
Ceylon
China
Netherland India
Hong Kong
Iraq
Japan
Kwantung
Palestine
Iran (Persia)
Philippine Islands
Siam
Syria
Turkey in Asia and Europe.
Other Asia
Australia
British Oceania
French Oceania
New Zealand
Ethiopia
British East Africa
Union of South Africa
Gold Coast
Nigeria
Egypt
Algeria
Other French Africa
[viberia
Morocco
Canary Islands
Negative newsreels
(silent and sound)
Lin. feet Dollars
10,
174
213
447
709
629
178
125
774
600
224
151
50
122
Other negative, Other negative,
silent silent
Lin. feet Dollars Lin. feet Dollars
2,015
200
88,?
300
11,998
2,000
6,000
1,000
3,725
63,192
10,031
6,102
1,980
1,434
52
8
11
16
605
36
400
60
28,842
39,930
6,083
7,129
34,353
4,375
56,780
5,354
74,717
31,822
1,107,332
9,840
36,000
109,305
1,019
1,410
76
124
1,219
247
496
160
1,155
502
25,688
197
2,500
1,902
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1151
Sensitized, Unexposed Film
Department of Commerce Estimate for the Calendar Year 1936
COUNTRY
Total
Austria
Azores and Madeira Islands.
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Irish Free State
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta, Gozo and Cyprus
Netherlands
Norway
Poland and Danzig
Portugal
Rumania
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U. S. S. R. (Russia)
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia
Canada
British Honduras
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Salvador
Mexico
Newfoundland and Labrador
Bermuda
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Other British West Indies ..
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Netherland West Indies
French West Indies
Haiti, Republic of
Argentina
Bolivia
Positive
film, one
Negative
film, one
Less than one inch
inch or
more m
inch or
more m
m
width
width
width
Lin. feet Dollars
Lin. feet
Dollars
Lin. feet
Dollars
33,365,406
550,384
170,623,461
1,794,351
80,330,101
2,014,909
3,577,523
32,724
416,600
10,808
2,142,443
8,968
682,932
10,795
8,676,995
63,635
3,426,207
61,710
166,993
15,053
23,763
1,239
779,955
7,012
309,270
8,315
18,300 828
32,870,733
306,352
13,125,304
207,979
9,117 385
25,393
478
615,894
9,487
3,400
112
3,500
196
7,750 494
103,380
9d3
231,340
6,157
4,00C
149
39,550
422
455,450
10,308
99,900
949
48,550
1,186
18,750
450
4,456,898
36,340
2.013,013
46,650
1.450 88
497,186
4,540
116.300
3,052
13,561,567
138,908
1,324,358
51,551
2,370 130
1,178,508
10,481
532,516
14,278
20,000
2,400
12,081,409
125,003
523,422
13,555
1,900
78
7,474,593
76,715
2,712,370
71,490
603,630
3,826
883,792
11,340
1,072,030
26,027
769,427
24,363
1,25^.819
58,062
1,276,640
30.350
52,388
5,969
18,993,134
233,175
25,269,935
26,250
699,720
857
3,584,472
50,820
678,434
16.958
9,453
500
800,004
28,422
1,750
48
2,000
20
56,883
1.771
200
8
200
7
975
47
6,100
248
1,200
72
79,752
2,612
104,600
2,118
74,110
2,954
22,552
261
914,858
22,503
4,353,573
44,474
619,698
22,265
5.500
317
216
39
1,000
30
50,175
2,760
600
54
13,775
684
10,750
604
47,200
518
7,200
288
5,500
272
231,473
3,625
195,920
1,356
91,850
2,242
2,100
206
3,000
60
114,450
6,792
2,700
166
1,225
65
450
45
....
6,025
290
1,300
22
300
12
1,673,782
13,238
4,034,350
28,098
636,610
15,429
250
21
2,500
105
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THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1152
Unexposed Film Totals (Continued)
Less than one inch
COUNTRY in width
Lin. feet Dollars
Brazil 636,251 14,248
Qiile 77,140 2,517
Colombia 132.200 1.691
Ecuador 3,000 156
British Guiana 1,350 67
Surinam 15,338 545
Peru 93,600 1.810
Uruguay 16,750 582
Venezuela 271,65 7,283
Saudi Arabia
British India 397,200 4.481
British Malaya 30.000 1,174
Ceylon 1.200 60
China 3,209,083 46,547
Netherland India 5,8,90 178
Hong Kong 1,130,447 20.930
Iraq
Japan 17,040,653 263,935
Kwantung 494,750 6,792
Palestine 1,400 56
Iran (Persia) 1,725 50
Philippine Islands 939,690 16.548
Siam • • • • • • • •
Syria
Turkey in Asia and Europe
Other Asia :
British Oceania 474.735 10,018
Australia 800 37
French Oceania 1,825 95
New Zealand 9,600 400
Ethiopia • ■ • • • • • •
British East Africa 15,300 440
Union of South Africa 9,531 739
Gold Coast ••••
Nigeria •■•• ••••
Egypt
Algeria 65,250 2.700
Other French Africa
Liberia
Morocco • • • • • • • •
Canary Islands .' •••• ••••
Positive film, one
inch or more in
width
Lin. feet Dollars
Negative film, one
inch or more in
width
Lin. feet Dollars
2,180,906
84,830
88,900
400
15,619
889
3,297
18
513,975
13,559
40,800
17,787
1,503
144
1,600
46,500
37,600
39,006
74
410
606
525
17,000
8,000
32,800
220
240
515
8,316,726
207.620
3,568,883
180,802
3,211,351
82,945
1,939
29,858
4,289
3,344,712
813,020
35,096
493,936
599,000
654,850
78,398
19,197
1,927
11.7&;
13,265
13,614
27,866,046
296,179
1,300
84,000
1,518,560
325,155
3,103
30
756
18,633
11,967,997
84,800
13,945
684,160
330,933
2,585
272
15.278
12,850
965,000
131
3,890
22,900
64,532
596
1,691
1,865,873
20,000
35,157
320
2,559,028
10,000
88,328
400
72,740
995
120,540
4,563
67,393
2,850
27,949
869,255
1,182
33,392
1,552,225
11,475
820,840
4,000
18,614
160
20,000 392 79,680 1.705
THE 1937-38 MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC
1153
FILMS IN ARGENTINA
by NATALIO BRUSKI
in Buenos Aires
In Motion Picture Almanac of 1936-37
we mentioned that the year 1935 would be
remembered outstandingly in Argentine mo-
tion picture history, because of the record
number of releases, 504 features. In 1936
this amount again was surpassed, reaching
to a total of 517 features originated in 15
different countries, including Argentina,
which produced 17 pictures.
In accordance with the working schedule adopted
by several producing companies, 17 features of local
origin were released the past season, as against
the 12 in 1934.
National production is patronized by tolerant
public, and the press has constantly encouraged it
with amiable criticism of obvious inaccuracies.
Nevertheless, progress is not what should have
been expected in view of the potential market and
the encouragement given. Only recently has been
established the Instituto Cinematografico Argentine
(Argentine Film Institute), which is dedicating
itself to a study of measures to improve the busi-
ness.
The product nevertheless has achieved a notable
commercial success. In the suburban houses and
in the interior it immediately won the audiences
and the exhibitors have allotted Saturdays and
Sundays to local films.
Acquisition of new equipment promises an im-
petus this year. Several new studios have been
opened and the construction of more is underway.
Pictures of foreign origin are presented in their
original language. There have been, so far, no re-
strictive measures.
In 1936 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer imported several
pictures dubbed into Spanish. A survey in the
Cine Florida showed that two of every three spec-
tators preferred the system of film dubbing. These
pictures had been dubbed in Barcelona (Spain),
and the outbreak of the Civil War in that country
frustrated the initiative. In consequence, all films
imported are exhibited in their original language,
with Spanish titles superposed.
A group of local producers established a de-
fensive association. The first steps in this direc-
tion were taken in the year 1934. This association
practically disappeared.
In 1936 in view of the ever increasing Argentine
production, the producers again established the
basis of an organization named, as before, Asocia-
cion de Productores de Peliculas Argentinas (Ar-
gentine Film Producers Association).
The fundamental objects of the APPA are:
ample publicity for the local industry, soliciting in
that direction the contributions of all the propa-
ganda institutions; assistance of the proper au-
thorities for anything that might encourage the
Argentine industry.
While these projects were in progress, by decree
and in accordance with the dispositions of Article
69 of the literary and intellectual property law,
there was created the Instituto Cinematografico
Argentino (Argentine Film Institute), the technical
management of which was placed in the hands of
Carlos Alberto Pessano, who, in conjunction with
the president of the National Culture Commission,
Dr. Matias Sanchez Sorondo, national senator, was
to devise the organization, regulation and function-
ing of the institution, to determine the method of
intervention by the state in cinematographic activi-
ties, and the measures pertaining to fiscalization
of show business and protection of the national
industry.
In 1936, for the first time, American companies
signed agreements with looal producers for distri-
bution of their product. Paramount Pictures has
distributed for the AIA the film "Radio Bar."
United Artists is distributing four films produced
by Porteiia Films, and Warner Brothers three,
which will be produced by Pampa Films.
Seventeen domestic features were released in the
Argentine, as follows: "Amalia" (Argentina Sono
Film), "Ayudame a Vivir (SIDE), "Canillita"
CLASSIFICATION OF FILMS
BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May June July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Total
%
UNITED STATES ...
27
IS
28
34
29
33
32
32
32
37
30
33
365
70.74
GERMANY
6
2
9
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
8
42
8.14
ENGLAND
2
1
3
2
4
2
3
6
3
4
34
6.59
FRANCE
3
3
4
1
2
1
2
2
20
3.88
ARGENTINA
3
2
1
1
2
2
17
3.30
SPAIN
3
1
2
6
17
3.30
ITALY
1
1
2
6
1.16
AUSTRIA
2
4
0.78
MEXICO
2
1
5
0.97
RUSSIA
1
0.19
PARAGUAY
1
1
0.19
EGYPT
1
I
0.19
PALESTINE
1
0.19
ARMENIA
1
0.19
SWEDEN
1
0.19
TOTAL
45
28
36
52
37
43
46
41
44
49
47
48
516
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1154
(Lumiere), "Companeros" (Imasono), "Don Quijote
Del Altillo" (SIDE), "El Conventillo De La Pa-
loma" (Julio Joly), "Goal" (Argentina Sono Film),
"La Muchachada de a Bordo" (Lumiton), "Juan
Moreira" (Vaccari-Alonso), "Loco Lindo" (Argen-
tina Sono Film), "Mi Buenos Aires Querido"
(Buenos Aires Film), "Poncho Blanco" (Libertad
Film), "Puerto Nuevo" (Argentina Sono Film),
"Radio Bar" (AIA), "Sombras Portenas" (PAF),
"Vertigo" (Rayton), "Ya Tiene Comisario El
Pueblo" (Rio de la Plata).
Argentine Producing Companies
AAA (Artistas Argentines Asociados) Address:
Av. Roque Saenz Peiia 943, Bs. As.
AIA: Diagonal 80 No. 1033, La Plata.
Amanecer Film: Montevideo 698, Bs. As.
Argentina Sono Film: Uruguay 641, Bs. As.
Berbo Films: Santa Fe 4024, Bs. As.
Buenos Aires Film: Av. de Mayo 1370, Bs. As.
Cinematografia Julio Joly: Lavalle 1932, Bs. As.
Cinematografia Valle: Gavilan 1079, Bs. As.
C^ompafiia de Films Rio de la Plata: Uruguay 158,
Bs. As.
Estudios Mendez Delfino: Cerrito 1S7S, Bs. As.
Falma Film: Av. Roque Saenz Peiia 832, Bs. As.
HAF (Helicton Argentina Film); Boedo 51, Bs. As.
Lastra Film: Cuenca 2728, Bs. As.
Libertad Film: Rodriguez Peiia 237, Bs. As.
Lumiere Argentina Film; Uruguay 552, Bs. As.
Lumiton: Cangallo 2186, Bs. As.
MECA (Modernos Estudios Cinematograficos Ar-
gentines).
Metropolitan Film: Rio Bamba 498, Bs. As.
NIRA: Av. de Mayo 1035, Bs. As.
PAF (Productora Argentina de Films): Callao 435,
Bs. As.
Pampa Film; Av. Roque Saenz Peiia "567, Bs. As.
Porteiia Film: Ayacucho 551, Bs. As.
Rayton Cinem. Argentina: Pedro Mendoza 427, Bs.
As
SIDE: Corrientes 2044, Bs. As.
Studios
Argentina Sono Film: Bulnes 41/45 and Boedo 51,
Bs. As.
Becher Bautista: 3 de Febrero 2240, Bs As
Cmematografia Valle: Gavilan 1079, Bs. As.
Compania Argentina de Films Rio de la Plata"
Uruguay 158, Bs. As.
Estudios Mendez Delfino: Cerrito 1575, Bs. As
Estudios Pavon: Pavon 2446, Bs. As.
Lumiton: Corrientes y Bme Mitre, Munro.
Metropolitan: Viel 841, Bs. As.
NIRA: Av. Francia 852, Rosario
Rayton: Pedro Mendoza 427, Bs. As
SIDE: Campichuelo 553, Bs. As.
Motion Picture Trade Publications
Film-Director, Augusto Alvarez. Address: La-
valle 921, Buenos Aires. Three issues a month.
Heraldo del Cmematografista— Director, Chas. de
Cruz Address: Ccfrrientes 1309, Buenos Aires.
Weekly.
Revista del Exhibitor— Director, Juan La Rosa
Address: Callao 435, Buenos Aires. Three issues a
month.
Imparcial Film— Director, Antonio Ibarrondo. Ad-
dress: Talcahuano 612, Buenos Aires. Three is-
sues a month.
Argos— Director, Alejandro Gomez. Address:
Montevideo 17, Buenos Aires. Daily Bulletin.
U.O.C— Director, Jose Carmona. Address: Bme.
Mitre 1238, Buenos Aires. Monthly.
Laboratories
The Tom White Laboratory is the most up-to-
date laboratory in Argentina. It is equipped with
two fully automatic developing machines built in
Hollywood from the Paramount design. The ca-
Arqentina
pacity of the two machines is 2,400 meters per
hour. The address is Calle Tucuman 2172, Buenos
Aires.
Alex Laboratory is equipped with two small de-
veloping machines, copied after the DeBrie ma-
chine, with a capacity of about 200 meters per hour.
The address: Calle Sarmiento 2174, Buenos Aires.
Estudios Cristiani is equipped with an auto-
matic development machine of local manufacture,
claiming a capacity of 450 meters per hour. Ad-
dress: J. E. Uriburu 460, Buenos Aires.
Lumiton S. A. Radio Cinematografica Argentina
has automatic development machines and claims a
capacity of 350 meters per hour. Address: Corrien-
tes y Bme. Mitre, Munro.
Tecnoiilm has a home-made developing machine,
capacity of about 200 meters per hour. Address:
Cerviiio 4431, Buenos Aires.
SIDE has a development machine made locally,
capacity about 200 meters per hour. Address:
Campicuello 553, Buenos Aires.
Cinematografia Valle is rack and tanks. Ad-
dress: Gavilan 1079, Buenos Aires.
Sound and Projection
In the Argentine Republic there are 1,500 motion
picture houses, lOO of them not operating in ser-
vice. Of the 1,400 operating. Western Electric
sound equipment is in 70 houses; RCA Photophone,
120; Aristofon (Argentine manufacture), 200; Klang
Film, 30; Philips, 20; Pacent, 150; Ditico (Ditlev-
sen), 200. and of varied Argentine manufacture,
700._ Only 15 per cent have modern projection
equipment.
Censorship
We have in the city of Buenos Aires a Censor-
ship Committee of "ad-honorem" nature, formed
by representatives of national and municipal en-
tities. Always, have displayed excellent judgment.
Last season the Argentine Catholic Bureau of
Morals _ sent a circular to the film distributing
companies and requested their cooperation in elim-
inating any passages to which the Bureau's pre-
views objected. The Church through its own pub-
lications passes upon films.
The foregoing applies to the films already pro-
duced. On future productions the Institute Cine
matografico Argentine (Argentine Film Institute)
decrees a sort of censorship.
Newspapers and Critics
La Prensa— Critic: Heracio Silvetti, Av. de Mayo
575, Buenos Aires.
La N'acion— Critic : Manuel Peiia Rodriguez, Flor-
ida 337, Buenos Aires.
El Munde— Raimundo R. Calcagno, Av. R. S.
Pefia 651, Buenos Aires.
Critica— Ulyses Petit de Murat and Rolando Fus-
titiana, Av. de Mayo 1333, Buenos Aires.
Noticias Graficas— Guillermo Estrella, Rio Bamba
280, Buenos Aires.
La Razon— Jose B. Cairola, Av. de Mayo 729,
Buenos Aires.
Ultima Hora— Amelia Monti, Cangallo 1141,
Buenos Aires.
La Vanguardia— Antonio Rodriguez, Rivadavia
2150, Buenos Aires.
El Pueblo— Max Wullich, Piedras 567, Buenos
Aires.
Buenos Aires Herald— Harry Goldflam, San Mar-
tin 501, Buenos Aires.
Argentinisches Tageblatt— Warner Katzenstein,
Tucuman 307, Buenos Aires.
Fan Publication
Cinegraf— Director, Carlos Alberto Pessano. Ad-
dress: Mejico y Azopardo, Buenos Aires. Monthly.
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Argentina
Foreign Productions
In 1936 there were 499 foreign pictures released,
of which 365 came from the United States. This
figure indicates a reduction from 1935, in which
year 400 American films were shown, constituting
79.36 per cent, as against 70.74 per cent in 1936.
Columbia Pictures released its product in the
Opera Theatre and Cine Suipacha-
Twentieth Century -Fox, with release through
the Broadway Cine, reported 20 per cent improve-
ment over 1935. Victor J. Schochet is director.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released through the Cine
Ideal and Ambassador
In September, 1936, Stuart Dunlap was appointed
directing manager for South America. In Argen-
tina, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is handled by Onofre
Moner.
Paramount's Argentine director, John B. Nathan,
said the year 1936 was very satisfactory and that
the building of modern theatres in Buenos Aires
was very encouraging. Paramount released through
the Cine Astor.
RKO-Radio exhibited its films through S. A.
Radiolux in the Cine Ideal and Ambassador. The
first managing director is Nat Libeskind.
Universal, under the management of Monroe
Isen, dean of the managers of the American dis-
tributors in this country, moved into its new prem-
ises in Calle Lavalle 1860, Buenos Aires. Releases
were made through the Opera and Suipacha.
Warne» Bros, also dedicated new premises at
Calle Tucuman 1938, Buenos Aires. Harry Novak
is the manager.
CLASSIFICATION OF FILMS
BY DISTRIBUTING COMPANIES
AMERICAN
Columbia 3
Fox Film 3
Liberty 1
M-G-M 4 2
Monogram
New York Film Exchange 1 1
Paramount 4 3
Republic 3
Radiolux (R.K.O.) 4 4
Universal 6 2
Warner Bros 3 2
United Artists 1 2
ARGENTINE
A. I. A
Argentina Sono Film 1
Buenos Aires Film
Imasono
Julio Joly
Libertad
Lumiere
Lumiton 1
P. A. F 1
Rayton
Rio de la Plata
S. I. D. E
Vaccari Alonso
EUROPEAN AND OTHERS
American Films 1
Argentina Sono Film 1 1
Bonomo Film 2
British Alianza 4
Cairo Films
CIFESA 2
Cinem. Terra 4
D. Eiras 1
Ernemann
Fed. Sionista Arg
Filmreich 1
I. N. C. A
P. A. F
Pan Viena 1
Radium Films
Rayo Film
Select Films
Sud America Films
Julio Joly 1
Alonso Film 1
Armenia Film
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total
TOTAL 45
36 52
43 46
41
49 47
-18 516
Note: Among the "American" films are included some European, distributed by American companies.
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ACTIVITIES IN AUSTRALIA
by CLIFF HOLT
in Melbourne
More than 1,400 wired theatres are now
operating in Austraha to an estimated
weekly attendance of two millions, and since
the total population of the Commonwealth
is short of seven millions, it is not surprising
that Australians are described as being
among the most picture-minded in the world.
Gross receipts in Australian motion picture
houses are computed at $33,800,000 annually
and as much as $250,000 has been grossed in
this market by one picture.
American product still holds pride of place so
far as the number of releases is concerned and this
also applies to box-office performance. In the
latest annual censorship report it is shown that
out of a total importation of 1,684 films of all
classes, 1,084 came from the United States and
489 from the United Kingdom. Of the features
imported, 348 were American and 103 British. The
proportions are almost exactly those of the pre-
ceding year.
As a producing country servicing its own
market, Australia offers no competition whatso-
ever to overseas producers and probably never
will; but it seems that the local producing industry
is at last establishing itself on solid foundations,
and within the next two or three years it probably
will settble down to production of about 30 worth-
while features per annum.
The State Government of N.S.W. passed a Quota
Act which was designed to speed up production
developments, but after twelve months of opera-
tion the Quota has failed to fulfill its purpose. It
is very obvious that the advance that has been
made would have been accomplished had the New
South Wales Quota Act not been created, since
only the producing units which were actually
shooting film before the quota was passed are still
doing so. The difficulty facing the protagonists of
Quota in this country is that it can be made a
Commonwealth measure only after each individual
State has legislated for it, because complete film
powers are vested in the States, and the Federal
Government has no constitutional powers over
films except in rejation to censorship and tariffs.
The result is that as long as the other States refuse
to introduce quota, the incidence of the N.S.W.
Quota is restricted in its benefits to producers to
about 25 per cent of the total Australian market.
The formation of the Film Board of Trade was
one of the important recent developments here.
Its personnel is made up of distributor and ex-
hibitor representatives and its purpose is to
settle trade disputes which hitherto have remained
unsettled or have been taken either to the Govern-
ment or to court. The Board has not been func-
tioning long enough to either prove or disprove
itself, but there appears to be no reason why it
should not be a success and thereby overcome
many disputes which formerly would have in-
volved one section or another in unnecessary and
expensive litigation.
By the time this edition of Motion Picture
Almanac is off the presses, the Catholic Film
Censorship system will very likely be in full
operation. This also is an important phase of
Australia's film news of the year under review.
The keynote of the plan is that every Catholic in
the Commonwealth (numbering more than one
million) will be required to take a yearly pledge
to stay away from pictures which come under the
Catholic Central Film Committee's ban. In its
classification of films the Committee will be guided
by the findings of the American Legion of Decency
and also the Australian Censorship Board.
The primary objects the Committee will set out
to achieve are officially stated to be as follows:
(1) To insure that at children's matinees only
"approved" pictures are shown. Any picture classi-
fied Al by the Legion of Decency in America, and
subsequently passed by the Australian Federal
Censor as "suitable for general exhibition," would
be "approved." Other imported or local films
would be approved separately.
(2) To insure that the censorship classification
shall be prominently displayed on every poster
advertisement, and on every film presented or
about to be presented in Australia, in a form
easily distinguishable by intending patrons.
(3) To secure censorship over all films \yhich are
outside the scope of the present censorship.
Theatre building has proceeded space the last few
months to an extent which is possibly unparalleled
since the days when the theatre-building "war"
between Union Theatres and Hoyts was at its
height. For 1937 Hoyts has increased its expendi-
ture to £150,000 on new theatres and the recon-
struction of existing houses. MGM is building in
Brisbane and the independent exhibitors of the
Sydney and Melbourne suburbs are going almost
step by step with the circuits. If the rate is
maintained, it will not be long before the number
of cinemas in the Commonwealth reaches 1,500, a
phenomental total measured to population.
At the moment of writing there are indications
that the five-year "working agreement" between
Hoyts and Union Theatres Corporation, which
expires on Jan. 1, 1938, will be renewed for several
years, and possibly for as long as 20 years. Hoyts
and Union are the principal circuits on the Aus-
tralian market. Hoyts has city interests m all
capitals, namely Sydney, Me'bourne, Brisbane,
Adelaide and Perth and large suburban interests in
Sydney and Melbourne. The company also controls
a few country situations, totaling a circuit of
approximately, 70 theatres. In addition to thpse
there are another 40 houses which are interested
with Hoyts in pooling arrangements. Union also
has city interests in each capital and further hold-
ings in Hobart and Launceston (Tasmania), and
in Newcastle, a city in New South Wales.
General Theatres Corporation is virtually the
holding company for an amalgamation of each
company's city assets and has no financial connec-
tion with the suburban houses conducted by Hoyts;
Ijut its effect is felt insofar as. by buying through
the corporation, Hoyts and Union are able to get
more attractive rentals for their neighborhood
circuits. Accordingly the continuance or otherwise
of GTC is of minor importance to all distributors
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Australia
operating in the market, and without exception
they would be pleased to see Hoyts and Union enter
into active competition again and the existence of
GTC come to an end.
Following is a statistical summary of the film
industry in Australia:
Population of Australia 6,705,677
Number of Tlieatres (Wired) 1,420
Estimated Weekly Attendance
at Theatre 1,950,000
Average Admission Price 15 Pence
Gross Receipts in Picture Theatres
Annually $33,800,000
Persons per Theatre 4,950
Seating Capacity 825,000
Estimated Capital Invested in $125,000,000
Estimated Persons Employed in 20,000
Record Hiring Rental $275,000
Average Hiring Rental
(programme feature) $25,000
Average Hiring Rental (floater) $50,500
Features annually imported into Australia com-
pare in totals as follows for the last four years:
1933 1934 1935 1936
U.S.A 332 345 353 348
British 108 125 123 103
Other Countries 23 2 S 2
Total 463 476 481 453
Estimated annual advertising
Expenditure $5,550,000
Newspapers 3,250,000
Radio 600,000
Billboards 875,000
Lobbies, Sniping Ballyhoos, Miscellaneous.. 825,000
Quota Percentage— (New South Wales and Vic-
toria only) : —
Exhibitors Distributors
% %
1st Year 4 5
2nd Year 5 VA
3rd Year VA 10
4th Year 10 12^
5th Year I2/2 15
Other States Nil Nil
Tariffs: Dramatic films
(foreign) for exhibition and
not for copying 4 pence per line or foot
Dramatic films (foreign)
for copying 8 pence per line or foot
British (all classes) Free
These satistics were from data of the Common-
wealth Bureau of Statistics, the Motion Picture
Distributors' Association, the Censorship Depart-
ment and original sources.
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AUSTRIA AND ITS PRODUCT
by HANS LORANT
in Vienna
Twenty-one feature pictures were pro-
duced in Austria in 1936. Twenty of these
were admitted to Germany, but one picture
("Fraulein Lilly") was refused the German
import permit because it did not fulfill re-
quirements of the Aryan paragraph.
Tliese films were made in three Vienna studios.
Two of the studios are owned by the biggest
Austrian producing and distributing company,
Tobis-Sascha. One is in Sievering and the second
in Rosenhugel, both suburbs of Vienna. The Rosen-
hugel studio is the largest in Austria, consisting of
three shooting rooms and a synchronizing room
equipped with a modern laboratory. The third
studio, the Selenophon in Schonbrunn, is smaller
than the others. In this studio are made the ofifi-
cial Austrian newsreels, the short films and edu-
cationals, the release of which is obligatory for
every Austrian theatre. Selonophon owns the
synchronizing studio on Rennweg, where the Ger-
man dubbing of foreign films is done. All three
studios use Tobis-Klangfilm sound apparatus.
Mayer's Film Bureau is the only studio which
makes colored films, with the Gasparcolor or the
Agfa-Bipack system. Colored industrials and edu-
cationals, which are very popular in Austria, are
made in this studio.
The production expenditures of feature films
made in Austria varied between 500,000 and 1,-
200,000 schillings. The production costs were cov-
ered chiefly by bookings in Germany, which aver-
aged 500,000 schillings for each film. According
to the film agreement made between the Austrian
and the German trade in April, 1936, fourteen
Austrian films might be imported into Germany
annually without permit tickets. These films en-
joyed all the privileges and advantages granted to
German-made films. Naturally these privileged
fourteen Austrian films had to answer the re-
quirements of the Aryan paragraph.* Owing to
currency difTiculties, the Austrian producers were
unable to get money out of Germany and were
compelled to purchase raw material out of their
blocked assets, also to engage German talent and
German technical staflFs in order to make use of
money which they could not get across the border.
It is evident from all this that the Austrian film
industry is largely dependent on Germany and is
increasingly so in 1937. Independent Austrian film
production, called "emigrant production" because it
often engages talent and technical staflfs banished
from Germany, is almost completely at an end.
Producers found that it did not pay them to make
films with high production costs if the German
market was lost to them. Eight such independent
pictures had been made in 1935, but only one was
produced in 1936, and even this one picture, "Frau-
lein Lilly," starring Franciska Gaal, a most popu-
Inr star on the Continent and now contracted to
Hollywood, was a disastrous failure. Producers
'' (Austrian films admitted to Germany beyond
the 14 privilened films were considered as ordinary
foreiqn films and were granted no advantages.')
drew the conclusion that it was impossible to
make films pay without the German market. This
means that 1937 probably will see final extinction
of that part of Austrian film production which can-
not count on distribution in Germany.
The fourteen films admitted to Germany an-
nually were not enough to occupy the three Aus-
trian studios throughout the year. There were
great gaps in production work at each of the
studios in 1936, and the Tobis-Sascha studios were
unoccupied for several months towards the end of
the year. The institution of the highest authority
in the trade, the Osterreichische Filmkonferenz,
with Dr. Lanske as president, grew alarmed and
started negotiations with German film authorities.
The Austrians wanted to raise the figure of their
import quota to Germany. They also demanded
that the film business should be managed in a
private clearing system and not by the official
clearing procedure which took endless time to settle
the currency transfer affairs. The Germans de-
manded that Austria import more films than
hitherto.
The Austrians were unable to attain what they
wanted. It was decided that the Austrian import
quota should not be raised. No more than 14
privileged Austrian films may be exported to
Germany in the future. The Germans granted a
small concession regarding the Austrian producers'
blocked money. Accordingly, film debts are being
settled by private clearing system, in such a way
that the Austrian producers will get about 10 per
cent of the sums due to them in cash, and, for the
rest, will have to buy raw material in Germany
and engage German talent. They may also buy
German films for Austria.
In the summer of 1936, Dr. Lanske visited the
United States and discussed with Will H. Hays
the possibilities of increased exportation _ of Aus-
trian films to America. He also negotiated for
film production in Austria by American companies.
But no agreement was reached.
While, in the previous years, 70 to 120 Atnerican
films were imported to Austria, this figure jumped
to 155 in 1936. Then the government raised the
price of the contingent tickets for American films
from 3,600 to 4,500 schillings. This was a great
blow to American companies and may have_ serious
consequences. Some American film companies were
thinking of closing down their Austrian branches.
Profits, already on the decline, went down nearly
to zero.
RKO alone decided voluntarily to have a feature,
"Mary of Scotland," synchronized in German in
Austria. On its success or failure depends the de-
cision of other American companies whether or not
to synchronize part of their production in Austria.
MGM and Twentieth Century-Fox have part of
their production synchronized in Germany, and
these get 50 per cent better sales than the original
English-speaking films. On the other hand, pic-
tures dubbed in German in Austria are not allowed
to be imported into Germany and Czechoslovakia,
so that the expenses of synchronization must be
covered entirely by the comparatively small Aus-
trian and Swiss markets, and perhaps one or two
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other small countries where the population is more
familiar with German than with English.
In spite of the great increase in he number of
imported American films, the financial results are
far less satisfactory than in previous years. Added
to this is the fact that, in the case of most Ameri-
can films, only one or two copies were shown at a
time because the permit ticket for films running
in less than three copies is much cheaper than
that of films running in three or more copies.
Among the ISS American films released in 1936, 65
were released with one copy, 54 with 2 copies, 18
with 3 copies, 6 with 4 copies, 4 with 5 copies, 4
with 6 copies, 1 with 7 copies, two with 8 copies
and I with nine copies. Comparing this with the
statistical data of 112 imported German films: 41
were exhibited in 5 copies, 17 in 6 copies, 16 in 4
copies, IS in 3 copies, 4 in 7 copies, 6 in 8 copies
and only 8 in one copy and 5 in 2 copies. Of
locally-made films, 10 were shown in 7 copies, 6 in
8 copies, 3 in 6 copies, 2 in 5 copies, 1 in 4 copies
and 1 in 3 copies, in the country.
In this way, although a greater number of
American films were released than locally made
and German-made films put together, their finan-
cial results were not as high. Only a compara-
tively small fraction of the public likes English-
speaking pictures. Those who do, belong mostly
to the audiences of the smart Vienna deluxe
theatres, which release English-speaking films the
greater part of the year. In subsequent-runs and
in theatres in country towns and villages, Ameri-
can films have very little chance of success ex-
cept when shown in German versions. Under the
circumstances, it is natural that American films,
which practically are flooding the Austrian market,
have no chance of being properly exploited. De-
Pictures Released in Austria
And Country of Their Origin
FEATURES
Austria
United States
Denmark
Germany
England
France
Italy
Poland
Russia
Sweden
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia . . . .
Hungary
Miscellaneous
Total
SHORT SUBJECTS
Austria
United States . . . .
Denmark
Germany
England
France ,
Italy
Poland
Russia
Sweden
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia . . .
Hungary
Various
Total
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
10
17
14
27
23
73
1
92
110
2
126
1
155
166
119
129
116
li2
2
13
13
11
15
3
13
6
16
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
i
3
'5
1
9
ii
1
8
4
5
3
10
3
2
6
3
277
249
299
313
343
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
75
112
155
155
172
250
163
173
159
182
243
203
140
isi
214
9
15
13
6
3
5
23
42
55
68
8
1
4
594
521
2
2
527
563
650
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luxe exhibitors booked such a great number of
American films that they could not retain them for
a long run in case of a success. Even the best
features had no chance of a long run.
That is why several American companies were
not as averse to the government's proposition of
reducing the contingent quota to 70 films a year
as might have been expected. As matters stood at
the beginning of 1937, the total profits, of the 155
imported films were much lower than the profits
reached by the 70 or 120 pictures imported annually
in the previous years. The distributors made, on
an average, about 20,000 schillings ($4,000) on
American pictures favorably received by the pub-
lic. German-speaking films yielded at least three
or four times as much,- even if they did not meet
with the public's approval. The highest takings
that might be attained bv an American film
would be from 80,000 to 100,000 schillings ($16,000 to
$20,000), but the film would have to be a tre-
mendous hit to get that much for the distributor.
Such success is rare; no American film has achieved
it in Austria for years. The most successful film
in 1936 was Columbia's "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,"
which brought the distributor about 50,000 schillings
($10,000). This was nearly a record. The total
takings of "Romeo and Juliet," for example, were
only 1,200 schillings on the first day in a theatre
where previously a German -speaking film had
made at least 3,000 schillings daily. All the local
branches of American companies put together will
not be able to send more than $50,000 to their
head ofiices as the total profit made on American
films in Austria in 1936. A few years ago this
sum was as high as $100,000.
In 1936 many American films were shown here
which were quite foreign to the tastes of local
audiences and they failed absolutely. On the other
hand, the quality of German films, at a very low
standard in the previous years, showed consider-
able improvement in 1936. A great part of the
public, which hitherto had gone only to see Ameri-
can films, took to viewing German pictures in
1936.
Two American companies, Columbia and RKO,
opened local branches in Vienna last year, and
both reported themselves satisfied with the busi-
ness results of 1936. Both adhered to the policy of
importing comparatively few features, only about
15 a season, but very carefully chosen ones, all to
suit the tastes of the Austrian public.
In 1936, world premieres of two American films
were held for the first time at Salzburg during
the festival week. The two films shown were "The
Great Ziegfeld" and "Romeo and Juliet."
The Filmbegutachtungsstelle (Film Censorship
Office), working jointly with the Ministry of Edu-
cation, viewed 240 films last year, and passed 24
as "valuable from a cultural point of view" and
28 as "commendable from an artistic point of
view." Among the films admitted, 8 were Aus-
trian, 18 German, 4 English and 14 American.
The American films included "It Happened One
Night," "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "Romeo and
Juliet," "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," "Louis Pas-
teur" and "These Three."
The accompanying statistical report on Austria's
film trade was published by the Chamber of Com-
merce and Industry in Vienna:
NUMBER OF PRINTS
OF FEATURES IN '36
Country of Origin Films Copies Average
Austria 23 153 6.7
United States 155 327 2.1
Germany 112 510 4.6
England 11 20 1.8
France 16 44 2.8
Italy 3 12 4
Sweden I 2 2
Switzerland I 5 5
Czechoslovakia .... 8 29 3.6
Hungary 10 36 3.6
Miscellaneous 3 4 1.3
Total 343 1142 3.3
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PROBLEMS IN CHINA
by J. P. KOEHLER
in Shanghai
The year 1936 started promisingly for
foreign films, but in the second half of the
year receipts fell off decidedly, with a cor-
responding increase in exhibition of native
product.
The total net return to all foreign film distribu-
tors was probably not much over Ch. $1,500,000
(U. S. $447,500) while the Government collected
about Ch. $62,000 (U. S. $18,300) in censor fees.
Foreign film distributors paid in addition approxi-
mately Ch. $22,000 (U. S. $6,350) for translations
and other expenses in connection with Chinese
Government censorship. Ninety per cent of this
outlay was borne by the eight large American
distributors (including a few British films re-
leased through United Artists), while direct Brit-
ish imports took only about 3 per cent of the total,
the balance being taken up by the USSR (2.75 per
cent), French, German and one or two other Euro-
pean films.
Chinese native product is gradually increasing
in distribution, both in China and for export. In-
creasing also is the number of cinemas devoting
full time to native productions. The average first -
run playing time for a Chinese feature is eight to
ten days, and for foreign films about four days.
There are 240 known exhibition outlets in
China (including Hongkong-Kowloon and Macao),
fitted with some sort of sound-on-film equipment
and served either full or part time by foreign
films. Apparently this is an increase over previ-
ous years, but reports now seem more nearly in
line with the existing situation than heretofore.
Exhibition centers, according to number of cine-
mas, are:
Shanghai 42
Hongkong 28
Canton 22
Tientsin 21
Peiping 12
Nanking 10
Between the main centers, distribution
Changsha 10
Hankow 6
Chungking 7
Tsingtao 3
Macao 5
Soochow 5
bv rail-
way express. Steamship lines are used for seaport
cities. Airplane distribution can be but seldom is
used, due to high charges, but it has served in
emergency, as a film can be sent by air in 3J4
hours tha't would take 3 or 4 days by steamer or
rail. Telegraphic facilities are good, and radio
telephone is available for fast communication be-
tween the Hongkong-Canton area and the Shang-
hai-Nanking territory.
Main distribution oflfices are in Shanghai, with
branch exchanges for the large distributors in
Hongkong and Tientsin. These three cities serve
all of the country.
New construction was practically negligible in
1936, but early in 1937 there were several new
projects underway in Shanghai and outports. New
construction is using air-conditioning refrigeration,
modern equipment and good design, but lacks the
finish and "touch" of modern European and
American motion picture theatres. Operation of
best first-runs still lacks many things needed
for first-class theatres. The best example of new
construction is the State theatre, Nanking, seating
1,800 and modern in every respect.
Foreign investment in exhibition is negligible,
though cinemas controlled by American or British
registered companies are situated in Shanghai,
Honkgong, Tsintao and a few other locations.
Not more than 10 per cent of the total are under
foreign registry, and of these practically all are
investments of Chinese capital.
Hongkong, Macao, Shanghai International Set-
tlement and Shanghai French Concession maintain
separate censorship boards. In all of Shanghai
films must have both the local and Chinese gov-
ernment censorship certificates. Nanking (Central
government) censorship certificates are now re-
quired in all parts of China, as Canton relin-
quished local censorship when the southwestern
government handed over control to Nanking in
1936.
Censorship fees for foreign films are as follows:
Shanghai (International Settlement and French
Concessions) : Nil.
Hongkong: Hk. 4.00 (U. S. $1.12) per reel.
Nanking government censor fees are as follows:
Fee, Qi. $20.00 (U. S. $6.00) per 500 meters.
License certificate and tax, Ch. $3.10 (U. S.
$.97) for each item.
License certificate is issued for three (3) years
Product Censored in China
and Country of Origin
Origin Features
American 336|
British 13
U. S. S. R 10
French 3
German 1
Other European 1
Chinese 51
News and
Reels
Meters
Shorts
Reels
Meters
2783
730,842
775
994
245,419
98
30,634
8
8
2,351
84
23,312
11
25
6,231
29
8,360
0
0
000
7
3,128
14
28
9,623
1
1,926
2
4
1,011
507
142,425
21
33
8,375
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only. Extension fees are double the original fee,
that is, Ch. $40.00 (U. S. $12.00) per 500 meters.
Each item on a program must bear a photo-
graphic reproduction of the Chinese license cer-
tificate on the film and be screened at each show-
ing, and the exhibitor must show the original cer-
tificate to any inspector present.
Heavy Penalties
A minimum fine of Ch. $300.00 (U. S. $89.90) is
assessed for exhibition without a license certificate.
A minimum fine of Ch. $60.00 (U. S. $17.00) is
stipulated for first offense of advertising any film
before it has been approved by the Nanking cen-
sors, the fine to be doubled for each succeeding
offense.
Films banned must be re-exported through the
Chinese Post Office (to the country of origin only)
under bond of Ch. $600.00 (U. S. $170). Foreign
films showing Chinese in any form of menial work
or in crime or gambling are subject to rejection
and confiscation of print.
Fees on Chinese Product
A fee of Oi. $15.00 (U. S. $4.47) for features and
Ch. $5.00 (U. S. $1.50) for short subjects is paid.
Total Chinese censorship fees paid in 1936 were
very small compared with foreign film payments.
Five Chinese major studios produced 39 features
and 17 shorts. Approximately 70 per cent of Chi-
nese product was sound on film, IS per cent syn-
chronized and 15 per cent silent.
Prospects for 1937-38
Chinese productions stand to have a prosperous
year if technical quality, at present far below
standard, is improved.
Foreign product of American origin will hold
its own for the present, but the invasion of cine-
mas by Chinese product is increasing. Censorship
of foreign film conditions may improve in certain
phases. More USSR films are expected for 1937-38,
though these at present have small outlet in the
foreign controlled areas, due to political consider-
ations and probably in the interests of public
peace.
There is a small but profitable demand for good
serials.
The extent of distribution of Oiinese product is
seen in the number of print copies for which extra
Chinese license certificates are issued. Foreign
films seldom use more than one print, some two,
but rarely three or four prints. Chinese films use
many prints, eight to twelve copies not uncom-
mon.
Educational Efforts
Approximately 100 portable sound-on-film pro-
jectors are being used by the Chinese Govern-
ment for widespread mass educational efforts,
teaching good government, civic pride, health and
sanitation, and political propaganda.
The Government's Central Studios in Nanking
also turn out a considerable quantity of educational
films.
Foreign educational films can be used, but the
financial return may not make such importations
worthwhile, unless something can be done about
bringing in such films free of duty and censorship.
Theatre taxation disputes in Cliina continue to
be a source of irritation to exhibitors. There is no
standard tax except the Government stamp tax on
all tickets sold. Local "business taxes," police
fees, taxes for each showing, and so on, have been
instrumental in preventing any substantial re-
duction in admission charges. While exhibitors in
many cases blame lack of success on the high costs
of foreign films, theatres in general are in a run-
down condition owing to poor managament and
heavy taxation.
China is becoming increasingly "sports conscious."
New stadia, outdoor and indoor sports, swimming
pools, riding, golf and tennis, bear heavily against
box-office receipts on occasion and season. Native
stage shows, commonly known as "Chinese opera,"
draw heavily.
In Shanghi a new huge sports center, six stories
high, involving gymnasiums, swimming pool, ice-
skating, boxing, bowling, billiards, ice-hockey, bas-
bet-ball accommodations, and to cost U. S. $500,000,
is planned for 1938.
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The Year in France
by PIERRE AUTRE
in Paris
I.— FILMS SHOWN IN FRANCE
447 pictures of more than five reels released.
116 French, 230 American, 41 German, 32
British.
II.— FRENCH PRODUCTION
117 features produced in French studios con-
trasting with lis in the calendar year 1935.
French production is still a matter of in-
dependent producers, but quality has largely
improved. Fifty pictures produced in the
first five months of 1937. Double billing has
restricted short subject production.
III.— QUOTA AND CENSORSHIP
No change in the Quota : 94 dubbed pictures
still allowed for each six months and original
versions unlimited in number but cannot be
shown in more than 15 French cinemas each.
Censors received strict orders against gang-
ster and murder pictures.
IV.— EXHIBITION
American pictures very successful in their
original speaking versions in the 30 Paris
and provincial specializing theatres. Ordinary
cinemas of general exhibition showing main-
ly French pictures. Receipts have increased.
v.— TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
The industry is now organized in one solid
unit : the General Confederation of the
Cinema, including four branches: Technical
Industries, Production, Distribution, Exhi-
bition.
VI.— NEW PROBLEMS
New social laws, the 40-hour week in the
studios and the theatres, application of col-
lective contracts, increased wages and higher
cost of living have made the situation very
difficult. Threats of nationalization from the
trade unions are a danger to existing con-
cerns.
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FILMS SHOWN IN FRANCE IN 1936
As the accompanying table shows, 447 pictures
of over five reels were shown in France in 1936,
contrasted with 463 in 1935, 441 in 1934, 418 in
1933, and 457 in 1932.
Actually, 330 were available for general exhibi-
tion. The others, 117 foreign talkers shown in
original version, could be exhibited in only IS
cinemas — five in Paris and ten in the Provinces —
under the Quota law. The exporting countries and
pictures are:
Restricted
Exhibition
General (not
Exhibition dubbed later) Totals
United States 154 76 230
Germany 29 12 41
Great Britain 19 13 32
U. S. S. R... 2 12 14
Czechoslovakia 5 1 6
Italy 3 0 3
The American films included 154 dubbings and
195 original versions of which 119 were also shown
in dubbed versions which makes for the actual
totals 230 American films.
FOUR YEARS COMPARISON OF
SOURCE OF FEATURES
FRENCH TALKERS 1936 1935 1934 1933
Made in France 116 112 126 138
Austria 1 0 0 7
Belgium 1 o 1 0
Czechoslovakia 5 0 1 2
England 2 0 0 0
Germany 13 13 17 18
Hungary 0 0 0 0
Italy 3 5 2 4
United States 0 2 2 0
Total 141 132 149 169
FOREIGN PICTURES DUBBED IN FRENCH
American 154 193 118 105
British 17 19 15 10
Czechoslovakian 0 1 1 2
German 16 25 15 24
Italian 0 6 1 0
Polish 0 1 1 2
Austrian 0 3 2 0
Danish n 0 2 0
Spanish 0 0 1 0
U. S .S. R 2 3 1 0
Total 189 251 156 142
PICTURES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
American 195 177 157 122
British 25 14 19 11
German 25 34 10 19
Czechoslovakian 1 1 0 1
Italian 0 2 1 1
U. S. S. R. (Russian).. 14 5 4 2
Austrian 0 0 4 0
Swedish 0 1 0 0
Others 3 0 0 4
Total 253 237 195 159
PICTURES RELEASED IN BOTH
ORIGINAL VERSIONS AND DUBBINGS
(to be deducted)
146 157 61 54
Totals 447 463 441 418
V
FRENCH PRODUCTION
In the calender year 1936, fourteen French
studios (85 companies) produced 117 features, two
more than in 1935 and three more than in 1934.
The year definitely showed the supremacy of
French production on the French market.
Following is a table of total French production,
by studio, for two years.
1936 1935
Pathe Cinema Studios 28 26
Paris Studios Cinema 16 21
Paramoimt Studios 13 11
G. F. F. A. Studios 12 13
Eclair Studios 10 13
Francois ler Studios (Paris) 10 3
Photosonor Studios 8 5
Neuilly Studios 7 9
G. F. F. A. (Gaumont) 2 2
Place CHchy Studios 4 4
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Studios Marcel Pagnol Studios 2 2
Tobis Studios 2 2
St. Laurent Du \'ar Studios 2 0
La Garenne Studios 0 1
Films Made Entirely on Ix)cation 1 3
Totals 117 lis
Among these 117 features many were good
enough to compete with foreign productions.
In the first five months of 1937, fifty pictures
were produced, a large increase.
Most important of these was "Les Perles de la
Couronne" (The Crown Pearls), produced by Serge
Sandberg at a cost exceeding $400,000. It was
written by Sacha Guitry, who directed it with
Christian Jaque. Leading roles were portrayed by
Sacha Guitry, Lynn Harding, Ermato Zaccone
and 40 French, Italian ami British stars.
V
Chief French Producers
(All in Paris)
Agiman et Sassoon, 122 Champs Elysees.
Albatros (Films), 7 avenue Vion, Whitcombe.
A. D'Aguiar, 5 rue d'Aumale.
Alliance Cinematographique Europeenne, 56 rue
de Bassano.
Arys Film. 78 Champs Elysees.
Atlantic Film, 36 avenue Hoche.
A. V. Productions, 40 rue du Colisee.
Benoit-Levy (Jean), 18 rue Troyon.
Bernard (Films J/C), 16 Blvd. Gouyion St.-Cyr.
Berton (Films Jean), 40 due du Colisee.
Calamy (Productions). 49 avenue Bosquet.
Cammage (Maurice), 18 rue du Bois, Clichy
(Seine).
Cineas, 92 Champs Elysees.
Cesar Film, 44 Champs Elysees.
Compagnie Francaise Cinematographique (C. F.
C), 40 rue FranQois ler.
Consortium Cinematographique Francais, 5 rue du
Cardinal Mercier.
Consortium Continental Cinematographique (Cor-
niglion Molinier), 25 rue d'Astorg.
Daven (Productions Andre). 21 rue de Berri.
Eclair Journal, 9 rue Lincoln.
Eden Productions, 44 rue Vauvenargues.
Epoc (Films). 5 rue Lincoln.
Essor (Films), 1 bis rue (jounod.
Fiat Film. 15 rue Villeneuve, Clichy (Seine).
Flora Film, 95 Champs Elysees.
Film D'Art, 63 Champs Elysees.
F. C. L. (Productions), 21 rue de Berri.
Forrester Parant, 150 Champs Elysees.
France Actualites (Gaumont Weekly newsreels),
35 rue du Plateau.
France Europe Film, 120 rue de la Boetie.
Franco London Film, 41 blvd. Haussmann.
F. U. D., 14 bis avenue Rachel.
France-Univers-Film, 68 Champs Elysees.
G. G. Film. 36 avenue Hoche.
Gandera (Productions Felix), 175 rue de Courcelles.
Gaumont- Franco- Film- Aubert (G. F. F. A.), 35
rue du Plateau.
General Productions, 26 rue Marbeuf.
Gray Film, 5 rue d'Aumale.
Heraut Film, 122 Champs Elysees.
Hugon (Films Andre), 9 rue Vernet.
Imperia Film, 46 rue Pierre Charron.
Inter Production, 26 rue de la Pepiniere.
Lauzin (Albert). 61 rue de Chabrol.
London Film, 61 avenue Victor Emmanuel III.
Lutece Film, 49 avenue Montaigne.
Lux (C. C. F.), 26 rue de la Bienfaisance.
Marquis (Films), 43 avenue de I'Opera.
Mega Film, 5 rue Lincoln.
Metropa Film. 31 avenue George V.
Milo Film, 67 Champs Elysees.
Nero Film, 44 Champs Elysees.
Osso (Films), 7 bis rue de Teheran.
Pagnol (Films Marcel), 17 rue Fortuny.
Paris Film Production, 79 Champs Elysees.
Pathe Cinema, 6 Rue Francoeur.
Pellegrin (Productions) 4 rue Puteaux.
Poirier (Films Leon), 32 avenue du Chateau Belle-
vue (Seine et Oise).
Prima Film, 97 rue de Rome.
Ratisbonne, 5 rue du Cardinal Mercier.
R. A. C. (Realisations d'Art Cinematographique),
19 rue de Lisbonne.
Richebe (Films Roger), 39 Blvd. Malesherbes.
Rivers (Films Fernand), 26 rue de Bassano.
Regina Films, 44 Champs Elysees,
Sedif, 1 rue Lincoln.
Sigma (Productions), 14 bis avenue Rachel.
Societe Nouvelle de Cinematographic (S. N. C),
5 rue Lincoln.
Solar Film, 78 Oiamps Elysees.
Sefert (Films), 31 Blvd. de Bonne-Nouvelle.
Tobis (Films sonores), 44 Champs Elysees.
U. D. I. F., 99 Champs Elysees.
Vandal (Marcel), 63 (Thamps Elysees.
V
QUOTA AND FILM REGULATION
The regulations concerning importation and ex-
hibition of Foreign films in France since 1932 were
extended on May 27, 1936, for another year, until
June 30, 1937. At the time of writing, it was
probable that they will remain the same until
June 30, 1938.
The main provisions of these regulations, so
called "Contingenrement" (quota) are:
(1) Release of only 94 dubbed films permitted in
France for each six months (pictures exceeding
three reels). (2) The dubbing must be done in
studios in the French territory. (3) Foreign films
in their original speaking versons, with the ex-
ception of animated cartoons, may be shown only
in five cinemas in Paris, and ten in the Provinces,
but exceptions may be accorded by the Minister
of National Education.
V
CENSORSHIP
Censorship is still managed by the Minister
of National Education. No changes since 1936
except very strict measures against gangster films.
American films were the first affected. French
censorship is above all political.
There is no official censorship for newsreels but
they can be banned by simple order of the Police.
V
NEWSREELS IN FRANCE
There are five newsreels organizations, three
French and two American, all weekly, as follows:
Pathe Journal, produced and released by Pathe
Cinema. Exchanges with American Pathe News.
Eclair Journal (Charles Michel). Exchanges with
International Metrotone News. Distributed by
Eclair Journal Dist.
France Actualites Gaumont. Managed by Agence
Havas. French press agency. Exchanges with
Gaumont-British news and Universal News. Dis-
tributed by G. F. F. A.
Actualites Fox-Movietone (20th Century-Fox).
Actualites Francaises Paramount (Paramount
News).
International Metrotone News and LTniversal
News have no distributing organizations in France
and Exchange with French newsreels: Eclair and
France Actualites.
Since January, RKO Radio has distributed a
French edition (with commentary in France) of
March of Time (imder the name La Marche Du
Temps). There is one issue per month.
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GENERAL TABLE OF FEATURE PICTURES TRADE SHOWN AND RELEASED
IN FRANCE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 1936
ORIGIN
COUNTRIES
IN FRENCH
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(For General
Exhibition)
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FRANCE 116
UNITED STATES
GREAT BRITAIN 2
GERMANY 13
AUSTRIA 1
BELGIUM 1
ITALY 3
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154
154
195
17
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141
189
330
220 25
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146
447
NOTE I.^The above table includes only pictures over 1 hour projection time.
NOTE II. — Some foreign pictures (146) have been exhibited together in both original speaking version
and dubbed version. They have been counted in each of their categories but only once in the general
and final totals of the last column at the right of the table.
EXHIBITION IN FRANCE
_As an effect of the quota system pictures ex-
hibited in France are divided in two categories :_
(1) Pictures of general exhibition, French talking
pictures made in French or foreign studios, and
foreign pictures dubbed in French.
(2) Pictures of restricted exhibition, foreign
talkers shown in their original version with French
sub-titles.
Pictures of restricted exhibition (263 in 1936, in-
cluding 195 American, 25 British and 25 German)
are shown mainly in the 30 specializing theatres
of Paris. Twelve show the original versions first-
run, the others second-run.
There are also some specializing theatres in the
main towns of the Provinces, as Bordeaux, Mar-
seilles, Lyons, Nice, Toulouse.
With the exception of the first-run theatres in
Paris and in the main French towns, cinemas of
general exhibition show double bill programs, com-
posed of one French feature and an American
dubbed film in support, or two dubbed American
films.
There are now 4,701 theatres in France and
North Africa (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia),
3,457 wired, 775 silent.
Forty theatres opened in 1936: 15 in Paris, 16
in the Provinces, and 9 in North Africa.
ThelS new Paris cinemas included five news-
reel cmemas, and four first-runs. The main one
IS the Normandie.
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Receipts
In spite of difficulties met by exhibitors in the
first SIX months of 1936 due to social troubles and
the depression, general receipts increased in the
past year. The total receipts for the French
territory are estimated at 850 million francs ($37,-
(XX),0(X)). The average admission price is 5.50 francs
(23 cents).
Following is a comparison of receipts and aver-
ages for ten years.
Gross receipts Theatre average
Years (million francs) (francs)
1926 146 895,000
1927 177 1,073,000
1928 204 1,173,000
1929 230 1,324,000
1930 308 1,804,000
1931 360 1,839,000
1932 359 1,719,000
1933 338 1,483,000
1934 320 1,285,000
1935 313 1,105,000
1936 330 1,107,000
The 1936 admission prices have been slightly in-
creased. The range of prices in Paris first-runs
is 15 to 20 francs, in the districts and provinces
5 to 10 francs.
V
Circuits
The main circuits are:
Circuit Pathe— About 50 theatres, 33 in Paris.
Circuit G. F. F. A. (Gaumont)— 21 theatres, 17
in Paris, 13 in the Provinces, 1 in Brussels.
Circuit Siritzky— 25 theatres in the Provinces and
1 in Paris.
Circuit Paramount— Three modern theatres: Le
Paramount, Paris (1,900 seats) ; Opera, Rheims
(1,518); Familia, Lille (1,189).
Cineac Circuit — A circuit of 19 newsreel cinemas,
owned and managed by the late Reginald Ford.
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These theatres are in Paris, Brussels, Nice, Mar-
seilles, Toulouse, The Hague, Amsterdam, Liege,
Lille and even Athens.
Theatre Taxes
Cinema exhibitors must pay the following "en-
tertainment taxes":
(1) Pauper tax: 10 per cent on the net receipts
(the pauper tax in Paris was reduced to 8.75 per
cent March 28, 1937).
(2) State tax (from 2.50 to 25 per cent on net
receipts).
(3) Municipal taxes (from 1.25 per cent to 6.25
per cent on net receipts).
(4) Authors copyrights
chronized records) : from
per cent on net receipts.
(music and non-syn-
1.10 per cent to 3.30
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
The French Cinema Industry completed reorgan-
ization in the last months of 1936.
It is now headed by the Confederation Generale
de la Cinematographic, of which the president
is Jules Demaria. This Confederation includes
the following branches;
(1) Chambre Syndicale des Industries Techniques
de la Cinematographic (Technical Industries sec-
tion). President, ChoUat.
(2) Chambre Syndicale Frangaise de la Produc-
tion du Film (French Syndical _ Chamber^ of the
Film Production). President, Felix Gandera.
(3) Chambre Syndicale Franijaise des Distribu-
teurs de Film (Film Distributors). President,
Louis Metayer.
(4) Union des Chambres Syndicales_ des Motion
Picture Theatres (Exhibitors association). Presi-
dent, Raymond Lussiez.
PUBLICATIONS
I. — Professional and Trade Publications
(1) TECHNICAL:
La Technique Cinematographique, monthly, 34
rue de Londres, Paris (VIII). Technique et Ma-
teriel, monthly supplement to "La Cinemato-
graphic Frangaise," 29 rue Marsoulan, Paris (XII).
Sciences et Industries Cinematographiques, month-
ly, 165 rue de Sevres, Paris (VII). Revue Fran-
(jaise de Photographic et de (Tinematographie, 189
rue St. Jacques, Paris (V). Bulletin de la Societe
Frangaise de Photographie et de Cinematographic,
51 rue de Oichy, Paris (IX).
(2) TRADE PUBLICATIONS:
(a) National:
La Cinematographic Frangaise, weekly with spe-
cial quarterly editions. President and publisher:
P. A. Harle. Managing Editor: Marcel Colin -
Reval, 29 rue Marsoulan, Paris- 12; L'Ecran,
weekly, official organ of the Exhibitors Association,
18 blvd. Montmartre, PARIS (IX); Agence D'ln-
formation Cinegraphique (daily), 51 rue St.
(jeorges, Paris (IX).
REGIONAL:
PARIS: L' Action Cinematographique, 11 avenue
Hoche, Paris (VIII). Courrier Cinematographique,
monthly, 39 Blvd. Magenta (X). Critique Cine-
matographique, twice a month, 7 avenue Frochot-
Cinaedia, weekly, 21 blvd. des Bagaudes, St. Maur
des Fosses. Cine-Journal, twice a month, 35 rue
du Plateau, Paris (19). Filma, monthly, 11 rue
Montmartre, Paris. Semaine (Cinematographique,
monthly, 40 rue du Colisee. Cineopse, monthly, 73
blvd. de Crenelle, Paris.
BORDEAUX: Bordeaux Cine, weekly, 82 rue dti
Loup.
LILLE: Ecran du Nord, fortnightly, 25 Place de
Bethune.
LYONS: Ecran Lyonnais, 10 rue Juliette Re-
camier, weekly; Le Film de Lyon, fortnightly,
10 rue Juliette Recamier.
MARSEILLES: Cinema Spectacles, weekly, 31
rue Senac; Revue de I'Ecran, twice a month, 49
rue Edmond Rostand.
STRASBOURG and METZ: Cinema d'Alsace-
Lorraine, monthly, 11 rue des Clercs, Metz.
ALGIERS: Cinedaffric, monthly, 5 rue Lulli,
Algiers.
II. — Amateur Cinema Publications
(on sub-standard size films)
Cinema-Amateur, monthly, 94 rue St. Lazare,
Paris (IX). Cinema Prive, monthly, 48 rue de
Romainville, Paris (XIX). Le Petit Format,
monthly, 29 rue Marsoulan, Paris (XII).
III. — Catholic Cinema Reviews
Choisir (weekly), 7 rue St. Vincent, Paris
(XVIII°). Le Fascinateur, 5 rue Bayard, Paris
(VIII), monthly. Ecran Catholique, monthly, 13
rue Tlieodore Beck, Paris (15).
IV. — Fan Publications
Cine-France, fortnightly, 13 rue Beudant, Paris
(17). Cinemonde, weekly, 1 bis rue Washington,
Paris (Vni°). Cine-Miroir, weekly, 18 rue
d'Enghien, Paris (X"). Mon Film, weekly, 10 rue
du Croissant, Paris (II). Pour vous, weekly, 100
rue Reaumer, Paris (11°).
V. — Annual Publications
Le Tout Cinema, 19 rue des Petits Champs,
Pr.ris (ler).
Vi. — Belgian Cinema Publications
La Cinegraphie Beige, weekly trade, 41 rue des
Coteaux, Brussels. Revue Beige du Cinema, 64
blvd. Emile-Jacqmain, Brussels.
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IMPORTS INTO HOLLAND
by PH. DESCHAAP
in Amsterdam
In 1936 there was 1,312,692 meters of
censored film imported into the Dutch Indies,
of this 1,280,136 meters in sound and 32,556
silent. The figures in 1935 were: total im-
ports, 1,228,627 meters, sound 1,188,840
meters, silent 39,787 meters.
The quantity offered for approval by the Dutch-
East -Indian censors increased 6.8 per cent over
1935. Taking the figure of 100 as an index figure
for the year 1931, the import figures for sound and
silent pictures were as follows:
1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
Sound 61.2 51.4 59.8 56.9 52.1 56.1
Silent 38.8 10.4 5.8 2.4 1.7 1.4
100.0 61.8 65.6 59.3 53.8 57.5
Imports classified according to country of origin,
compared as follows:
1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
America 69.1 35.1 38.1 37.3 34.1 38.4
Australia 0.2 0.1
Belgium ... ... ... 0.3
Britisli India ... 0.7 0.3 0.5 1.9 0.1
China 9.1 6.5 4.9 1.8 2.4 4.5
Germany ... 13.9 12.4 14.7 11.7 5.8 4.9
Egypt 1.2 0.5
England 1.0 3.1 2.9 1.7 2.8
France 0.5 2.1 1.2 1.7 1.8 1.6
Hungary ... ... ... 0.4 0.1
Dutcli Indies. 5.2 2.4 1.7 1.0 1.4 2.1
Holland 2.2 1.3 1.2 2.4 3.1 1.9
Austria ... ... ... 0.5 0.3
Russia 0.1
Tszecho-
slowakia 0.2 ... 0.1
Sweden ... ... ... ... 0.2
100.0 61.8 65.6 59.3 53.8 57.5
Production in the Dutch Indies increased 50 per
cent over 1935, and this figure certainly will be still
higher in the future, with ANIF newsreel showing
weekly in Holland, and giving more details of life
in the Dutch Indies.
America delivers about 67 per cent of all pictures
shown in the Dutch East Indies, and as in pre-
ceding years the number of pictures admitted for
children increased, while the total of rejected films
decreased. From a censor's point of view the
quality of American product showed further im-
provement in 1936.
Importation of German films diminished.
UFA called a halt in April, 1937, to performances
in the old-fashioned Rembrandt theatre (1400
seats').
A new theatre with modern equipment is being
built on the same site, the center of Amsterdam ■
(Rembrandtplein), to open in the autumn imder
the same name.
A board, strongly influenced by the Dutch gov-
ernmental censors, published the results of a study
to determine the best domestic productions in 1936.
The board was composed of Mr. D. van Staveren,
president of the Board of Censors, C. S. Roem,
vice-president of the Dutch Motion Picture Federa-
tion, and H. de Boer, critic of the Residentie-Bode,
newspaper.
A golden plaquet was awarded to Loet C. Barn-
stijn's Filmproductie with "Merijntje Gijzen's
Juegd," directed by Kurt Gerron, and to "20,000
Mijlen over Zee," an educational feature made
with the collaboration of the Dutch government.
The managing board of the Dutch ISlotion Picture
Federation is composed as follows:
President, D. Hamburger, Jr., Utrecht, exhibitor;
Vice-president, C. S. Roem, The Hague, from
Profiiti; Secretary, S. Zondervan, Leeuwarden,
exhibitor; Treasurer, W. K. G. van Royen, Am-
sterdam, exhibitor; Delegate, D. van den Berg,
Amsterdam, rom Bergfilm, and these members:
I. Cohen Barnstijn, Utrecht, exhibitor; L. Groen,
Amsterdam, manager Fox; M. P. M. Vermm,
Maastricht, exhibitor; J. Wessel, Bloemendaal,
manager Warner Bros.
Tlie general manager of the Federation is A. de
Hoop. Office: Amsterdam, Achtergracht 19. Phone
32453.
Other departments of the Federation are these.
A. Distributors — department: President, D. van
den Berg, Bergfilm;
B. Local departments of the Federation: Ams^r-
dam: W. K. G. van Royen, president;
Additional departments and their presidents:
Centrum (Center), I. Cohen Barnstijn; Noor-
den (North), G. P. Milius; Oosten (East),
Job. Miedema; Westen (West), Jos. van
Bommell; Zuiden (South), W. P. Peters.
Film Distributing OfRces
American branch offices:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Mij., N.V.,* Damrak
49, Amsterdam C.
Warner Bros. -First National, Keizersgracht 778,
Amsterdam C.
20th Century -Fox, Rokin 38, Amsterdam C.
Paramount Films N.V., Keizersgracht 399, Am-
sterdam C.
Representatives of other American companies:
Croeze en Bosnian N. V., Nieuwe Doelenstraat 8,
Amsterdam (Universal).
Remaco's Filnibedrijf N.V., N. Z. Voorburgwal
276-280, Amsterdam C. (RKO-Radio).
Filma N.V., Prinsengracht 530, Amsterdam C.
Loet C. Barnstijn's Standaardfilms N.V., Was-
senaar (Columbia).
Loet C. Barnstijn's Filmdistributie N.V., Was-
senaar (United Artists).
Profiiti, The Hague (Republic).
Lumina Film, Nes 23-25, Amsterdam C.
Filmverhuurkantoor Nederland N.V., sole con-
cessionaires for Gaumont-British, Dam 2a, Amster-
dam.
Nova Film N.V., Dam 2a, Amsterdam C.
International Tobis Cinema N.V., Jan Luijken-
straat 2, Amsterdam Z.
Tobis Film Distributie N.V.
L^FA Mij. voor Film en Bioscoopbedrijf N.V.,
Heerengracht 590-593, Amsterdam C.
Domestic Production
Loet C. Barnstijn's Filmstudio en Laboratorium
N.V., Wassenaar.
Monopole Filmgroductie N.V., Coolsingel 51, Rot-
terdam.
Cinetone (Marconi N.V.) Duivendrechtschekadc
83-85, Amsterdam C.
Newsreel Production
Profiiti Filmfabriek N.V., Boschlaan 3, The
Hague.
Polygoon Filmfabriek N.V., Koudenhorn 8, Haar-
lem.
*The Dutch abbreviation N.V. before or after a
company's name means Naamlooze Vennootschap
(Incorporated Company)
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THE YEAR IN HUNGARY
by ENDRE HEVESI
in Budapest
Of all sound pictures shown in Hungary
in 1936, 17 per cent were locally made. This
means a 6 per cent increase over production
of 1935, and proves the steady growth of
the activity which started in the year 1934.
Naturally the branches of American film
companies have been severely affected by
this rise of the Hungarian industry.
From January 1, 1936, to the end of February,
1937, twenty-three full-length Hungarian-speaking
features, 3 Hungarian "film-sketches" (films com-
bined with stage shows, with the personal ap-
pearance of the screen actors) and 8 German -
speaking pictures were produced in Hungary. Of
this total of 34 films, 19 Hungarian features, 3
film sketches and 3 Hungarian made German
films were released in Hungarian theatres by the
end of February.
The audiences of Budapest first-run houses have
shown growing interest in Hungarian films, and
since theatres in country towns, despite two or
three changes a week, use mostly Hungarian pic-
tures, very little time is left for the release of
foreign films.
But the decrease in importations is also due to
the one-feature system, brought into practice
August 1, 1936.
Double Features Barred
The government edict enforcing this measure
was issued after violent altercations. Budapest
first-run exhibitors had complained against the
neighborhoods' double features. First-runs count-
ered by issuing half-rate tickets for matinees, be-
ginning at 4 p.m. on workdays and at 2 o'clock on
Sundays. Then the small -theatre exhibitors com-
plained. Finally the Ministry for Home Aflfairs
intervened and issued a decre which, to all ap-
pearances, was to the advantage of first runs.
This edict ruled that theatres must not show
more than one feature above the length of 1,200
meters (3,933 feet) in a program. The program of
first-run and second-run deluxe theatres may not
run more than a total of 3,800 meters (13,803 feet),
including shorts, educationals and newsreels. The
program of the subsequent neighborhood theatres
may not be longer, than 3,400 meters (12,495 feet).
This decree put an end to the two-feature sys-
tem, but it also stopped the cut-rate matinee
tickets in the first-runs.
The same edict also regulated the number of
performances held per day. First-runs may not
give more than three performances on week days,
and four on Sundays; neighborhoods may give four
and five respectively. The minimum price of
tickets also was regulated for each category.
Time proved that the new decree was much
more to the advantage of neighborhood exhit)itors
who had fought it. Patrons of first-runs who for-
merly visited matinees at half-price, now patron-
ize neighborhoods. Patrons in the neighborhoods
discovered that they were given much better pro-
jection, all the footage of the feature and several
interesting shorts.
The booking prices of films have been only
slightly raised.
Country town theatres had played only one full-
length film anyway.
For distributors, however, the new system was
a heavy blow. The 65 subsequent -runs of Buda-
pest paid approximately as much for a foreign
film as all the 348 theatres in country towns to-
gether. When these 65 abruptly began to release
one feature in a program, many distributing com-
panies were unable to sell some of their imported
films. In many cases they helped themselves some-
what by cutting down full-length features to 1,200
meters (3,933 feet) and selling them as accompany-
ing shorts.
Greater Selectivity
Owing to these conditions, in the last months of
1936 every branch used great caution in importing
foreign films. Competition grew so keen that only
really first-class foreign films had chances of being
released in Hungarian theatres. By careful selec-
tion the branches of American companies did quite
good business in 1936, in spite of all drawbacks.
Perhaps the greatest drawback is the problem
of the subsequent release. A committee, recruited
of members of both the distributors' and exhibi-
tors' unions, decides every week which films
should be shown in the Budapest neighborhood
theatres. Six films which have finished their runs
in deluxe theatres are chosen and the small ex-
hibitor may pick any or all of these. Hungarian
films may be shown simultaneously. Thus if
two successful Hungarian films happened to be
among the six, even the four imported films had
very little chance of being released. Hence the
greatest problem for American branches was to
get subsequent runs.
Independents' Problems
The position of independent Hungarian dis-
tributors is very difficult, too. All of them have
taken to producing at least one original Hungarian
film a year, but exhibitors no longer can be com-
pelled to buy second-rate imported films along
with a Hungarian one. So independent dis-
tributors have taken to importing fewer but more
carefully chosen films, and rental prices have
dropped. Furthermore, independent distributors
have found there are few really good foreign
films not handled by the branches or repre-
sentatives of American companies. Among the
German films only the UFA products come into
consideration, and these are distributed here
through UFA's local branch. Austrian film pro-
duction has deteriorated greatly. British pictures
are not popular at all in Hungary. French films
have risen in popularity, but only few are suited
to the tastes of the Hungarian public, and these,
owing to the demand, are very expensive.
increased Production
No wonder, under the circumstances, that many
independent distributors decided to reduce or to
cease entirely their importation of foreign films
and to invest their entire capital in Hungarian
production. In 1937 this decision already is show-
ing its effect. About 30 Hungarian films are
planned for production in 1937 and independent
distributors will reduce the number of their im-
ported films accordingly.
This decrease of imports wilt be to the advan-
tage of American companies which have local
branches here, but the new pushing forward of
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Hungary
Hungarian production will mean new difficulties
for the Americans.
The law of 1935 held that lb per cent of all
films shown in Hungarian theatres must be in the
Hungarian language.* In 1936 the quota was
raised to 30 per cent. The demand for Hun-
garian pictures exceeds this obligatory 20 per
cent, so that local films easily could be booked
even in the case of an increasing production. It
is possible that this year the quota again will be
raised. It is even rumored that film production
will be made obligatory for all distributors. This
would mean that local branches no longer could
buy import tickets from producers, but would be
given permission to import foreign films only if
they actually produce films here.
Permit Tickets for Shorts
Although a law obliging importers of foreign
films to produce local films is only a distant
project, changes in the system of contingentation
tickets may be expected soon. The producer of
each Hvmgarian film receives a premium of eight
import tickets; he can use each of these tickets
to import a foreign feature. The producer-dis-
tributors use these tickets partly for their own
imports, but the majority is sold to American
companies and to Hungarian film-importers. At
the beginning of 1936, the market price of a per-
mit ticket was 2,000 pengos ($400), so that pro-
ducers received about 16,000 pengos ($3,200) as a
premium from the government for every locally
produced picture. Owing to increased film produc-
tion, there was such a great supply of tickets
that their price fell to 1,400 pengos ($280). In
this way the producer received $900 to $1,000 less
subsidy from the state than the $3,200 which he
had counted upon as the equivalent of his eight-
ticket premium, a fact which greatly upset cal-
culations. This problem will be adjusted this
year.
Another reform introduced in 1936 was that
even short films under 1,200 meters (with the ex-
ception of newsreels) could be imported only by
producing permit tickets. This law was intended
to further the production of local shorts and edu-
cationals. Every Hungarian short film was given
a premium of 5 to 20 "short film tickets," depend-
ing on its length, each ticket selling for 100 to
140 pengos ($20 to $28). 'lliese tickets were pur-
chased mostly by the local branches of American
companies who completely ruled the short film
market. Owing to the one-feature-system, short
films are much in demand.
Mickey Mouse is still the most popular short
film hero, but Popeye, who first appeared here in
1936, is also liked by the public.
Private Compensation Allowed
No improvement has come about in the matter
of foreign payments. Owing to the strict cur-
rency policy of the Hungarian National Bank,
which does not consider films to be very neces-
sary import articles, it is still extremely difficult
for independent distributors to obtain sufficient
foreign currency to pay for their imported films.
The local branches of American companies, too,
have great difficulties and several have consider-
able sums accumulated here on the blocked credit
accounts. This money can be used only with
permission of the National Bank. But in 1936
the American companies at last succeeded in get-
ting the money out of the country with the help
of private compensation procedure. This method
is complicated and expensive, but it is the only
one which enables the local branch offices to
transfer money to New York.
The system works this way:
The Hungarian National Bank gives 5 pengos
for a dollar. The export of certain articles, how-
ever, could not be made to pay it the dollar
would be exchanged at the rate of 5 pengos
only, so the exporter refrains from exporting
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Films Censored in 1936 in Hungary
According to Country of Origin
Country
No. of Films
United States Sound 440
Silent I
Germany Sound 199
Silent 7
France Sound 66
Silent I
Italy Sound 10
England Sound 23
Austria Sound 28
Silent I
Various Sound 22
Hungary Sound 203
Silent 42
Total Sound 99!
Silent 52
Total
44!
206
67
10
23
29
22
245
1043
Length of
Meters
419.269
783
163.146
2.920
70.267
300
9.842
3 1 .900
51.953
1.764
28.003
158.533
13.473
932.913
19.240
Percentage of
Total Meters
45
4
17.5
15
7.5
1.5
3.4
5.6
10.5
3
17
69
Total
Meters
420.052
166.066
70.567
9.842
3 1 .900
53.717
28.003
172.006
952.153
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rather than do it at a loss. The National Bank,
however, insists on increasing Hungarian exports
as far as possible. So, in cases when it would
not pay to export goods for a price paid in foreign
currency and exchanged at the official rate, the
Bank allows private compensation. It permits the
exporter to find someone who has blocked money
accumulated in the country and to sell to this per-
son or company his foreign currency assets at a
higher rate of exchange than the National Bank
is prepared to pay. The exporter's bank, for in-
stance, looks for a partner who has blocked money
in this country, in this case the local branch of
an American film company.
For example, the bank acting for a manufacturer
of furniture proposes to the local office of an
American picture company to buy his outstand-
ing foreign claims, worth $5,000.
The manufacturer and the manager of the film
branch come to a free agreement as to the price
for which the outstanding foreign debts in Hun-
garian currency are to be redeemed. The film
office will have to pay about seven pengos in-
stead of the official rate of exchange for a dol-
lar, but it pays the price because this is the only
way in which it can transfer money to America.
More Theatres in Hungary
The nimiber of motion picture theatres in Hun-
gary increased in 1936. From 426 theatres active
in the whole country in 1935, the figure jumped
to 487 in 1936. There is not one silent theatre in
Hungary now.
Tlie old Corso theatre, seating 300, was rebuilt
into a beautiful, modern first-run theatre holding
800. Permits have been issued for several smart
theatres to be built in Budapest.
Changes are expected in the management of
Budapest first-run theatres, especially in the Gero
circuit. This circuit controls eight of Budapest's
15 deluxe theatres, partly by being in partner-
ship with several permit holders and partly by
supplying them with films. Gero's contract with
the permit holder of his leading theatre expires
this year and will not be renewed, says the Min-
ister for Home Affairs. Gero plans to include
very influential individuals in his company in
order to win a renewal of this contract. If Gero
does not succeed in this, several theatres will leave
Gero and work independently, to the great joy of
distributors and exhibitors.
Modern and Inexpensive Sfudios
The two Budapest studios, Hunnia and Film-
iroda, were modernized in 1936. A third studio
has been built on the Hunnia premises. Hunnia
is now the biggest and most modern studio in
Central Europe. The two Budapest studios are
eauipped to make 40 films a year. Owing to the
continuous production work in the studios, pro-
duction expenses have dropped so that Budapest
is the least expensive city in Europe for film
*Ten i>er cent out of these twenty may be im-
ported films dubbed into Hungarian; but since
synchronised aims are not at all popular in
Hunyary, foretqn films are not dubbed.
production. That is why several foreign pro-
ducers came here in 1936 to make films in
Budapest.
Pictures Produced
The following films were produced in Budapest
from January 1, 1936, until the end of February,
1937, the language and producer also being
named:
"Donaumelodien" (German), Cinephon, Berlin;
"Be True Unto Death" (Legy jo mindhalalig,
Hungarian), Lux;
"Cafe Moskow" (Hungarian), Patria;
"Man Under the Bridge" (Ember a hid alatt,
Hungarian), Sonor;
"Two Hundred A Month" (Havi 200 fix, Hun-
garian), Mozgokepipari;
"Madonna in Warenhaus" (German), Atlantis-
Thekla;
"I Did It" (En voltam, Hungarian), Ufa;
"Maedchenpensionat" (German) Atlantis, Vienna;
"Wo die Lerche singt" (German), Atlantis-
Thekla;
"Mircha" (German), Rora, Vienna;
"Foreign Traffic" (Forog az idegen — film sketch
in Hungarian with screen and stage parts),
Antal;
"Sensation" (Szenzacio, Hungarian), Filmiroda;
"Cobweb" (Pokhalo, Hungarian), Bioscop;
"Exception to the Rule" (Tisztelet a kivetelnek,
Hungarian), Focus;
"High-Born Lady" (A meltosagos kisasszony,
Hungarian), Mozgokepipari;
■'Anniversary" (Evfordulo, Hungarian), Reflektor;
"Half-Price Honeymoon" (Naszut felaron, Hun-
garian), Lux;
"Gloomy Thursday" (Szomoru csutortok, film
sketch in Hungarian with screen and stage
parts), Lakner;
"Son of the Puszta" (Sarga csiko, Hungarian),
Bioscop ;
"Sporting _ Love" (Sportszerelem, Hungarian),
Mozgokepipari;
"Pagans" (Poganyok. Hungarian), Stylus;
"Man of Gold" (Aranyember, Hungarian),
Hirsch and Tsuk ;
"Three Spinsters" (Harom sarkany, Hungarian),
Harmonia;
"River Rendez-Vous" (Dunaparti randevu —
Hungarian), Phoebus;
"Storm on the Plain" (Zivatar Kemenespusz-
tan, Hungarian), Kovacs;
"Sister Maria" (Maria nover, Hungarian and
German), Pallas;
"Tomy" (Hungarian), Karpat;
"Affair of Honor" (Lovagias ligy, Hungarian),
Allianz;
"Once a Week" (Hetenkent egyszer, Hungar-
ian), Globus;
"Pay Up, Madame" (Fizessen nagysad, Hun-
garian), Focus;
"Mysterious Stranger" (Titokzatos idegen, Hun-
garian), Mozgokepipari;
"Take_ Charge of My Wife" (Rad bizom a
felesegem, Hungarian), Opus;
"Eine Insel Wird Entdeckt" (German), Berna,
Bern.
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LEGISLATION IN ITALY
by VITTORiO MALPASSUTl
in Rome
Intervention of the State in the motion
picture industry in Italy, although started
only two years ago, already has given re-
sults which are satisfactory in every national
sense, and on the basis of the new organiza-
tion, cinematography is out to reconquer the
European primacy it once held.
In the legislative field, motion pictures have
been the subject of a number of measures all aimed
at the common purpose of improving the national
industry.
Among the most important legislative provisions
by the Italian Government are those regarding the
State credit and that of the banks. Such pro-
visions constitute a concession on the part of the
State of advances in favor of the producers of
national films and authorize establishment at the
Banca del Lavoro (Work Bank) of an autonomous
section, for motion picture credit, to make loans
for Italian film production.
Another provision is that of inauguration of the
Ente Nazionale delle Industrie Cinematografiche
(E.N. I.e.), authorized to assume and transfer ac-
tionary participations in motion picture concerns.
The activity of this organization gives in the
motion picture field an impartial exploitation of
national product in its natural market.
Another provision in favor of national production
is that to every producer of a national film there
is granted for every film exemption of the dubbing
tax for three foreign films. If it is considered that
such tax is L.30,0(X) for every foreign film the
advantage offered to the producer amounts to
Lit.90,(XX).
The Italian Government has fixed the annual
sum of two million lire to be distributed as prizes
to the producers of the best films of the year.
The following prizes have been assigned for the
best national films of the year 193S-36:
Scarpe Al Sole, L.300,000; Passaporto Rosso,
2S0,(»0; Aldebaran, 180,0(X); Re Burlone, 180,000;
Ma Non E Una Cosa Seria, 150,000; Ginevra Degli
Almieri, 150,000; Daro' Un Milione. 100.000; Nozze
Vagabonde. 75,000; Fiordalisi D'Oro, 75,000; Amo
Te Sola, 75,000; Non Ti Conosco Piu', 75,000; Aria
Del Continente, 75,000; Sette Giorni All' Altro
Mondo, 50,000; Anonima Roylott, 50,000; Milizia
Territoriale, 50,000; Una Donna Tra 2 Mondi, 50,000;
Lohengrin, 25,000; Serpente A Sonagli, 25,000; Fiat
Voluntas Dei, 25,000; Amore, 25,000; Conquistatori
D'Anime, 15,000.
The financial success which the Italian films have
derived in their own markets can be considered
more than satisfactory. From September 1, 1935, to
August 31, 1936, receipts of both Italian and for-
eign films are the following:
Number of Net
Title Days Shown Receipts
Casta Diva 3,698 L. 5,954,656
Merry Wido// 2,918 5,440,975
Aldebaran 2,035 4,084,748
Conte di Montecristo 2;535 4,159,572
Curly Top 1,360 3,941,177
Little Colonel 2,240 3,746,226
Resurrection 2,552 3,611,418
David Copperfield .. 1,788 3,555,038
Anna Karenina 1,643 3,475,809
Scarpe al Sole 2,248 3,360,097
Passaporto Rosso.... 2,356 3,181,336
Non ti Conosco Piu'. 1,670 3,552,998
Fiat Voluntas Dei 2,527 3,142,928
Aria Del Continente. 1,626 3,152,961
Re Burlone 1,930 3,040,777
Of the 15 films cited, 8 are Italian and 7
American. Bearing in mind that the 8 Italian
films represent 25 percent of the productive output,
while for the same period the American films reach
4 percent of the foreign imported and shown films,
it can be deduced that as a percentage advantage
on the block of films presented the Italian occupy
first place.
With institution of the General Direction for
Cinematography at the Ministry for Press and
Propaganda the Italian cinematographic produc-
tion has been considerably increased and is be-
coming better year by year.
In fact, against a production of 32 films during
1934-35 and 35 during 1935-36, in the season of
1936-37 about 66 films are being made, of which
32 have been finished, 10 are being made and
about 24 already planned and approved.
With such production, the increase and im-
provement of which will certainly not be delayed,
Italy hopes to be able to launch an output of
films suitable for the foreign markets also, besides
having for herself a sufficient number of films to
sustain to a great extent her own needs.
From the indexes of importation for the cur-
rent year it appears that out of 236 films from
abroad 102 are American, 52 German, 20 French,
8 Austrian, 7 English, 4 Hungarian, and 1 Russian.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer heads the list of com-
panies importing films with 40, Fox follows with 30,
Paramount 10, Warner 8, I.C.I. 7, United Artists
5, Minerva and E.IA. 1 each.
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PROGRESS IN JAPAN
by H. TOMINAGA
in Tokyo
Handicapped, yet making fast progress
from the start, Japan's motion picture in-
dustry is striving hard to find its way out of
unbusinessHke procedure and operation.
Particularly in the last year, with the advent of
the Takarazuka (called "Toho," in brief) interest
controlled by Ichizo Kobayashi, leading business-
man, other large film companies began to apply
modern principles of operation. In the producing
and distributing fields, the year 1936 saw the door
thrown open to resuscitation of old film interests
to meet the challenge of Toho.
Small independent concerns found that their sal-
vation lay in mergers.
Some of our leading actor-producers, such as
Minoru Takata, Tsumasaburo Bando, Takako Iriye,
who had owned their own studios, joined Toho
under new contracts to work as actors in its
regular employ.
Nikkatsu was about to identify itself with Toho-
PCL-J.O. Studio coalition, already existing as a
triple producing-distributing unit, when there came
an abrupt setback to Nikkatsu in an embezzlement
case involving K. Hori, managing director, and
several other executives. Soon afterwards, Nikkatsu
was thrown into a financial crisis. Uzumasa Hassei
immediately took mandatory control of Nikkatsu,
and it required a half year to get the company
back to its normal operating basis.
Meanwhile Toho-PCL-J.O. Studio went on
strengthening its united forces.
Then Mr. Kobayashi, head of Toho, who first had
tried to finance Nikkatsu back to financial stability,
was superseded by T. Ohtani, president of Shochiku
Company, who took on himself the liabilities of
2,500,000 Yen which Nikkatsu had owed to Chiba-
Godo Bank.
Thus the tables were turned. Nikkatsu ever
since has cast its lot with the Shochiku- Shinko
bloc, though ostensibly holding its own under
new management and its long-standing firm title of
Nikkatsu.
Today distribution of Japanese pictures divides
into two groups, the one the Toho-PCL-J.O. Studio,
the other the Shochiku-Shinko-Nikkatsu. Yester-
day's competitor is today allied with Shochiku and
now is expected a furious fight for supremacy
between the two triple alliances, and the Japanese
film enterprise is improved thereby, because of the
availability of larger capital.
Shochiku planned to build a magnificent theatre
at Shibuya, Tokyo, with the capital of 500,000 Yen,
while Toho was trying to acquire the Toyoko the-
atre in the same town. A similar competitive fight
for big theatre construction started in Osaka,
Kobe and Kyoto.
With the growth of Toho, Shochiku undertook
consolidation of Shochiku Show Company with
Shochiku Cinema. Out of this, on October 30th,
there appeared Shochiku Company, the biggest
stage-play and cinema company in Japan, with a
capital of 37,000,000 Yen.
Shochiku at first did not necessarily turn out as
outstanding pictures, from its studios at Ohiuna.
as those produced while the studios were at
Kamata. Now, however, the studios have been
improved in all departments for large-scale pro-
duction.
Shinko, an affiliate of Shochiku, experimented
with one system and management after another
the whole of the year. The secession of Chiyezo
Production and Rengo Eiga (United Films) was a
serious reverse to Shinko, then hurrying along its
1936-37 production schedule. To crown all, Shinko
severed relations with Minoru Takata and Tsum-
asaburo Bando, who long had identified themselves
with Shinko as producer-actors.
Now enlisted under the banner of Shochiku
Shinko is expected to aim at production of the
same class and caliber as Makino or Daito product
which is popular, particularly among the mass
film-going public.
The second-class producing-distributing com-
panies, Daito, Makino, Kyokuto and Zensho, were
active in their fight for theatre control in the past
year. Daito, Kyokuto and Zensho vied for pre-
dominance in the silent product field, but Daito,.
which produced 127 silent pictures last year, is
turning to sound this year.
To summarize, following are other outstanding
events of 1936 in our film industry, in chronological
sequence, follows:
Edict to Raise Korea Quota
The cinema control plan in force in Korea since
1935 stipulates that one-third of the pictures in
a theatre program must be Japanese product. The
Korean Government, however, declared early last
year that commencing Jan. 1, 1937, this ratio
should be revised from one-third to more than
one-half. Despite conferences at Keyo in which
foreign companies' protests were heard, opinion was
that efforts should be made to elevate the quality
of Japanese pictures before eliminating foreign
pictures. Not only in Korea, but also in Japan
Proper, movements with similar purposes were
reported as inevitable to protect the Japanese
motion picture market.
Studio Talent's Associations
The Cameramen's Association initiated an effort
to enlarge its organization under the new title of
Japanese Association of Motion Picture Techni-
cians. The enlarged association includes not only
cameramen but developing and sound recording
engineers among its 200 members.
Following establishment of the Japanese Associa-
tion of Motion Picture Technicians, associations of
directors and scenarists were formed.
Cultural Films Popular
The Japanese Motion Picture Association pre-
sented a petition to the government for compulsory
exhibition of cultural pictures. In keeping with
this move, most studios established cultural picture
departments.
On the other hand, the leading newspaper
offices, such as Tokyo Asahi, Tokyo Nichi-nichi,
Osaka Mainichi and Yomuri, began devoting their
production efforts largely to production of news-
reels, as well as cultural pictures.
To a survey made by Kokusai Eiga Shimbun
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among typical theatres, of all classes, 99 per cent
replied that their programs had room for cultural
pictures, while the remaining one per cent said
they used newsreels on current events.
All agreed that producers should do their part to
meet the demand of general exhibitors by supply-
ing such productions made on a high standard of
educational content.
An Ultimatum on Product
Restriction of foreign motion pictures was
broached in an abrupt action by the Shochiku and
Toho companies. The two concerns called the
sales managers of ten foreign units to a gathering
at Tokyo Kaikan, and gave them a joint statement
that although they formerly contracted for one or
more additional program pictures with each special
feature, they henceforth would not contract for
any pictures beyond the practical need for first-
run release.
This move was a matter for serious consideration
by distributors, particularly such as Paramount,
RKO and Towa Shoji, which had made block con-
tract arrangements.
Since early last fall, most of the large foreign
productions imported have been released almost
without a hitch, while program pictures have
received comparatively scant attention.
Joint Censorship System
The Home Ofifice of Japan finally set up a
"joint censorship" system at an inter-office con-
ference, attended by Minister Ushio, Vice-ministers
Yuzawa and Nabeshima, Councillor Kimotsuki,
Director Kayaba of the Police Bureau.
Hereafter a picture shall be censored first by all
the designated censors in charge before final per-
mission is granted or a ban proclaimed. Importa-
tion is to be barred to any pictures (1) divulging
the interior of the royal palace, (2) featuring the
military in comic cinematization, and (3) having too
many scenes of suggestive kissing.
Pictures rejected under enforcement of this new
censorship method included Warner's "Sons O'
Guns" and Columbia's "King Steps Out." "Things
to Come" was about to feel the ax but finally was
released at Taisho-Kan and Nippon Gekijo of
Tokyo. Paramount's "Princess Comes Across" was
passed after additional cutting. The new principle
is to lay stress upon the theme rather than
scenes.
Taxes Protested
A nationwide movement for the abolition of show
taxes gathered force.
The government last year approved the taxation
increase and reform plan of Dr. E. Baba, minister
of finance. As the plan included abolition and
correction of various items of local miscellaneous
taxes including the show tax, it at first was gen-
erally acceptable, but when it was made clear
that _ the ministerial authorities of finance and of
the interior were disposed to allow the local gov-
ernments to establish taxes on film attendance in
order to cover up the loss accruing from the show
taxes being abolished, the exhibitors raised strong
objections. The Japanese Association of Motion
Pictures petitioned the taxation bureau of the
Finance Office to disapprove of the attendance tax.
"The New Earth" in Japan
In February, 1936, Dr. Arnold Fanck, German
director, arrived in Japan at the invitation of N.
Kawakita, head of Towa Shoji. Y. Osawa, head of
J. O. Studio Ltd. and C. Kabayama, to produce
Japan's unique export picture "The New Earth,"
a story of the Japan of today and of yesterday.
which took the year to produce, with an expense of
over i3(X3,CIOO Yen.
For the heroine he chose Setsuko Hara, 17, ot the
Nikkatsu Studio, and for the male lead, Isamu
Kosugi, an idol of Japanese movie-goers. Among
supporting players were Sessue Hayakawa, Ruth
Eweler, German actress, and Haruyo Ichikawa.
Location trips were taken to almost every part of
Japan. This film marks the beginning of a new
era in the Japanese industry.
Control in Manchui(uo
The national cinema control, initiated by the
Manchukuo Government, included establishment of
a new national film company with a captal of
5,000,000 Yen, half undertaken by the government
half by the South Manuchuria Railway Company
and with full control over all fields of the busines;
in Manchukuo, and including production, distribu
tion, exportation and importation of pictures
promotion of sales in foreign countries, dissemina
tion of propaganda, establishment of theatre cir
cuits, guidance of children, compulsory exhibition
of cultural pictures, increase and control of
theatres.
Statistics of Japanese Production
Shochiku— Total 99: Ohfuna Studio, 50; Shimo-
kamo, 35; Uta Production, 3; Daiichi Eiga, 11.
Nikkatsu — -Total 90: Tamagawa Studio, 37;
Kyoto, 30; Uzumasa Hassei, 10; Chiyezo Produc-
tion, 7; Tokyo Hassei, 6.
Shinko— Total 93: At Ohizumi Studio, 38; Kyoto,
30; Kanjuro Production, 11; Bantsuma Production,
7; Takata Production, 7.
Toho-^Total 29: By P.C.L., 26; J. O. Studio, 3.
3.
Daito--Total 106: Silent, 60; Sound, 46.
Other Producing Units— Total 114: Makino, 46;
Koyo Eiga, 16; Kyokuto Eiga, 36; Zensho Kinema,
11.
The grand total is 531 productions.
In 1936 there was an increase of 87 productions
over the 444 for 1935, and 132 more than the 399 for
1934.
American European Releases
The total number of American and European
pictures released in Japan in 1936 was 343, an in-
crease of 39 over the 304 for 1935. There were 205
released through the first-runs of Shochiku circuit
and 138 in Toho theatres.
Distriubtor 1936 1935
Columbia 57 41
Paramount 52 41
Towa Shoji (European product) 36 33
M-G-M 35 41
20th Century Fox 32 27
Warner 28 20
Universal 23 22
RKO 22 26
United Artists 18 18
Sanyei-sha 10 12
Daido Shoji 9 6
Toho Eiga 7 4
Metropolitan 4 —
Mitsuba Trading 3 —
Chidori Kogyo 2 12
Miki Shoji 2 —
Ohbei Eiga 1 1
T. Kobayashi 1 1
Empire 1 —
343 304
Paramount, Warner. RKO and Universal formed
one group to sell their pictures to Toho. MGM,
20th Century -Fox, United Artists, Towa Shoji and
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Sanyei-sha were wqtking on an agreement to sell
to Shochiku. Columbia was selling to either circuit.
Following is a comparative table covering the
number of European pictures imported by a dozen
domestic and foreign distributors:
Distributor 1936 1935
Towa Shoji 36 3i
Sanyei-sha 10 12
Toho Distributing 7 4
United Artists 7 4
Universal 3 3
Chidori Kogyo 2 5
Columbia 2 1
T. Kobayashi 1 1
Mitsuba Trading 2 —
Empire 1 —
Metropolitan 1 —
Daido Shoji 1 —
Total 73 63
Countries of origin of the imported product were:
State 1936 1935
Germany 25 23
France 23 20
England 14 12
Austria 3 3
Soviet Russia 2 4
Hungary 3 1
Mexico 2 —
Italy 1 —
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Ten Japanese and ten foreign pictures, as "best
sellers" for 1936 in the Japan market, were
selected by Japan's 42 leading film critics in a poll
inaugurated by Movie Times.
"Ten Besf" Foreign Films
(1) Pension Mimosas, (2) The Ghost Goes West,
(3) Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, (4) Maria Chap-
delaine, (S) La Bandera, (6) Crime et Chatiment,
(7) The Story of Louis Pasteur (8) Du Haut en
Bas (9) Ruggles of Red Gap (10) The Private
Life of Don Juan.
Japanese "Besf Ten"
Gion no Shiamai (Sisters of Gion), (Daiichi Eiga)
Jinsei Gekijo (Stage of Human Life), (Nikkatsu)
Naniwa Hika (Naniwa Elegy), (Daiichi Eiga)
Hitori Musuko (An Only Son), (Shochiku)
Akanishi Kakita (Chiye Production)
Kazoku Kaigi (Family Conference), (Shochiku)
Ani Imohto (Brother and Sister), (P.C.L.)
Hikoroku Ohini Warau (Hikoroku Bursts Out
Laughing), (P.C.L.)
Jonetsu no Shijin Takuboku (Takuboku, the Pas-
sionate Poet), (Nikkatsu)
Hikyo Nekka (Secret Land, Nekka), (South Man-
churia Railway Co.)
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PROGRESS IN MEXICO
by JAMES LOCKHART
in Mexico City
Things have brightened up noticeably for
the industry in Mexico after a speckled
period in 1936. The industry was weighed
down at the outset of last year by a strike
started in 1935 against the eight large
American companies doing business in this
country. But there was a good and rapid
comeback. American films profited, for the
public was more eager than ever for Holly-
wood product after the four months famine
which the strike had occasioned.
Productions from the United States films
continued to be far ahead of any others on
the Mexican market. Their ratio last year,
according to the Mexican Motion Picture
Producers Union, was 580 to 20 domestic
films, with European product trailing.
The strike had another beneficial result: it put
an end to general labor troubles. About the only
difficulty of that kind was the walkout of em-
ployees of National Motion Picture Production
Company, maker of Mexico's first talking picture.
The company's studio was still closed as this was
written. But it had not seriously affected domes-
tic production. Other studios in Mexico City were
busy. There was no menace of labor troubles
for the industry at this writing, though several
other activities, such as petroleum and sugar, were
not getting along so very well with their workers.
There was a sentiment that, as things now stood,
Americans considered Mexico far too profitable a
field to quit cold.
The past year witnessed abandonment by Mexi-
can producers of short subjects, except those spon-
sored by the government or great commercial
companies. This action was prompted by the
policy of Hollywood virtually to give away shorts
in Latin America for advertising purposes. The
federal government made several short subjects of
a scenic and folklore nature last year as part of
its program to win foreign tourists. It was con-
tinuing that work this year and was in addition
sponsoring a series of shorts depicting the high-
lights of leading Mexican industries, for exhibition
at home and abroad. The National Railways of
Mexico, this country's greatest railroad, also was
making films of beauty spots for its foreign tour-
ist drive. General Motors of Mexico spent $90,-
000 to make 20,000 feel of travelogue of the in-
ternational highway between Mexico City and
Laredo, Texas, places of interest along it and high
spots of the Mexican capital.
Home production in 1936 was about 20 pic-
tures, all features. The most prominent was "Alia
en el Rancho Grande" (Way Down on the Rancho
Grande), easily the best picture made in Mexico
by Mexicans. It had an excellent reception at
home and abroad. Tlie 1937 schedule for domes-
tic makers was from 30 to 40 films. Mexican pro-
ducers were looking more to loreign markets.
Practically all new films have titles in English.
Some of them have captions in German and
French.
The home industry suffered some loss from the
liquidation of Cinemategrafica Latino Americano,
S.A. (CLASA) which had made a pretentious
start in 1934. It was able to complete and dis-
tribute only one of the several features it had
planned to make — -"Vamonous Con Pancho Villa"
("Let's Go With Pancho Villa"). A syndicate was
formed early in 1937 to rehabilitate CLASA and
resume production.
There was government aid for the domestic in-
dustry, though it was not as extensive as the
industry had asked. A proposition to fix exhibi-
tion quotas on the ratio of at least one home made
subject for five imported, to limit importations of
films and forbid a distributor from representing
more than one company, was tabled because of the
diversity of opinion in the industry.
The cinemas that present stage shows for ten
consecutive days each month were allowed a reduc-
tion in the tax on their daily gross from the ordi-
nary 13 per cent, to 8 per cent during the period
of the shows.
A law caustically criticized by leading Mexico
City newspapers demands that cinemas must ex-
hibit at least two made in Mexico pictures, features
or shorts, a month.
The Mexico City municipal government rejected
the plea of the Mexican Producers Union that it
act toward getting the domestic industry more
cinemas, and even theatres, in which to show their
wares, and grant them preferential tax rates.
However, the industry in the national capital was
allowed exemption from fiscal taxes for five years,
starting January 1, 1937.
What promises to be a new era for Mexican
producers opened with the making of their first
picture in colors, "Novillero" ("Novice Bull
Fighter"). The picture is based upon a popular
Mexican song of the same name and features a
star matador.
Confidence in the situation was manifested by
the opening of five high class cinemas in 1936, the
starting of work on three others and the formula-
tion of plans to build a de luxe downtown theatre
and a high grade neighborhood house this year.
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CYCLE IN POLAND
by JOSEPH FRYD
in Warsaw
The motion picture year in Poland divides
into three periods : first, from the 1st of
January to the 1st of May; second, from the
1st of May to the 1st of September, and
third, from September until the end of De-
cember. The summer "quiet season" was
very uninteresting. In the first period of
1936 the cinemas and distributors were doing
good business, in the third period receipts
went down as in the times of the most severe
crisis.
Several new theatres were opened in 1936. There
now are 70 in Warsaw alone.
The 17 first-run cinemas in Warsaw were hit
hardest by the slump. In the second-run cinemas
a picture is shown for 8-12 days and on good terms,
which enables the exhibitor to charge low admis-
sion prices. They in this way become keen com-
petitors to the first-run houses. The big cinemas
now often demand a longer interval between the
first and second release of the film.
The third period was just as bad for the dis-
tributors. American pictures which had the biggest
success during that period were "Mr. Deeds Goes
to Town" (Columbia), and "The Charge of the Light
Brigade" (Warner). In the provinces the follow-
ing pictures were among the outstanding successes:
"Rose Marie" (Metro), "Under Two Flags" (20th
Century-Fox), "San Francisco" (MGM), "Story oi
Louis Pasteur" (Warner), and the Shirley Temple
films. Among the French films "Mayerling" was
a big draw. However, many of the important pic-
tures, like "Romeo and Juliet," "Swing Time,"
"Born to Dance" and "Man of the Moment,"
failed to meet expectations.
The future of the distributors does not look too
well. The local distributing offices are turning
their attention to Polish pictures.
Poland produced 21 features. The biggest 'hits'
were: "Social Leper," "Barbara Radziwillowna"
and "Yiddle With His Fiddle" (in Yiddish, star-
ring Molly Picon).
The cost of production of a Polish film approxi-
mates Zlotys 100,000 ($20,000). While this cost is
very low, the producers' earnings are negligible, as
thu market is very small and there are few
export possibilities. The majority of Polish films
are shown in the* Polish colonies in the United
States and in Palestine.
Film Imports
There were 488 films imported into Poland in ten
months, their total footage amounting to about
578,832 meters. Seventy per cent consists of Amer-
ican films. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros,
and 20th Century-Fox brought over up to 40 full-
length pictures each.
Second place on the import list was taken by
Germany. French production was third.
Censorship
Censorship is under the Home Office. The chief
censor is Jozef Relidzynski and the office-manager
Felix \Voytysiak. There is no official prohibition
of Russian films, but a quiet understanding exists
between the importers and official circles. Tlie
fear of the Russian influence is so great that any
film with a strong social tendency, even not a
Russian one, is invariably banned. Besides, the
Polish Board of Censors bans gangster pictures,
films dealing with the subject of revolution and
those thought to ridicule the military forces.
MGM's "Born to Dance" was forbidden, because a
naval officer was considered the subject of ridicule.
Only by insertion of a title to the effect that
everything in the film is pure fiction and that the
action takes place in an imaginary country was
the film passed.
Censorship is very severe toward home produ-
tion as well. Some of the Polish films had great
difficulties, for example "Wierna Rzeka" (The
Faithful River), based on the story by the late
famous Polish writer Stefan Zeromski.
Publications
There are three trade magazines published ii
Warsaw and one in Lwow, as follows:
Film, Mazowiecka 11, Warsaw. Phone 212-85.
Editor: Jozef Reichman; Assistant editor: St.
Ostrzycki.
Wiadomosci FUniowe, Aleja Jerozolimska 43,
Warsaw. Phone 810-81. Editor: Wiktor Brumer.
Publisher: I. Rotstadt-Miastecki. Mr. Miastecki
also publishes "Polish Film Annual."
Kino Ela Wszystkich, Zlota 65, Warsaw. Phone
227-65. Publisher: A. Powolski.
Przeglad Filmowy, Sykstuska 25, Lwow. Editor:
Wl. Leediger.
The one widely-read "fan" magazine, published
weekly, is Kino, Marszalkowska 3/5, "Dom Prasy,"
Warsaw. Phone 802-40. Editor: Tadeusz Syga.
Hollywood correspondent, Henri Gris.
Taxes
The cinemas in Poland pay the following taxes:
1. Municipal Tax (Entertainment Tax). In large
towns up to 30 per cent of the entire turnover, in
smaller towns 20, 15 or 10 per cent, according to
population. The so-called classification of films
has been abolished and the tax is unified irrespec-
tive of the films' artistic value.
2. Income Tax.
3. Turnover Tax.
The distributing offices, in addition to duty on
films imported, must pay income tax and the turn-
over tax. There are also other less important
taxes, like the house tax and winter help tax.
Polish films pay 5 per cent municipal tax, some-
times are free of tax.
German Activities
One of the German companies representing UFA
has bought the cinema Filharmonia in Warsaw.
Now another German company has opened in
Warsaw under the name Polish Tobis and hired
the cinema Studio to show German pictures only.
Also showing German productions are the Holly-
wood and the Roma. Besides, Polish Tobis is
making a film in Poland under the title "Diplo-
matic Wife."
In some parts of the country (Poznan, Pomorze
and Malopolska districts) the cinemas are in the
hands of exhibitors who do not care for any kind
of boycott. This is the German-speaking area and
therefore English talkers are not liked. The little
business which the American films have been doing
since September, 1936, is being used as an argu-
ment by competitors. Such films as "Romeo and
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Juliet," "Born to Dance," "Fury," "Swing Time,"
tailed" to please. The biggest successes were "Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town" and "Tlie Charge of the
Light Brigade," in large towns, and "Rose Marie"
and "Story of Louis Pasteur" in the provinces.
Shirley Temple films obtained very good results:
also "Under Two Flags."
Paramount and Universal did not play an im-
portant part in this season's business.
Now when the American producers have liqui-
dated their branches in Spain, when in Germany
and Austria very few foreign pictures are dis-
tributed, and when every foreign picture to be dis-
tributed in Italy must be dubbed into the native
language, every remaining market has unusual
significance.
Films Made in Poland in 1936
"Wacek na Froncie," Rex- film.
"His Great Love," Blok-Muzafilm.
"Pan Twardowski," Ultra.
"Bohaterowie Sybiru," Urania.
"Roza," Libkowfilm.
"Straszny Dwor," Imago-vot.
"Little Sailor," Arte.
"Mystery of Miss Brinx," Gulanicki.
"Jadzia," Blok-Muzafilm.
"Bolek i Lolek," Rex-film.
"Fredek uszcezsliwia swiat," Varsavia.
"Judel gra na skrzypcach," Green -film.
"Two Days in Heaven," Urania.
"Faithful River," Orfilm.
"Ada, to nie wypada," Feniks.
"Barbara Radziwillowna," Del-film.
"Papa sie zeni," Leofilm.
"30 karatow szczescia," Rex-film.
"Bedzie lepiej," Feniks.
"Amerykanska Awantura," Ordynski.
"Social Leper," Sfinks.
Only 12 films were produced in 1935.
Leading Distributors and Producers.
Producers Are Designated By Asterisks
* Sfinks — Marszalkowska.
* Leofilm— Zlota 6. Phone 502-42.
* Muza— Widok 23. Phone 524-34.
" Patria— Moniuszki 4. Phone 263-02.
RKO— Marszalkowska 130. Phone 255-47. The
Manager is Mr. Havas.
Universal— Al. Jerozolimskie 35. Phone 977-30.
MGM— Marszalkowska 96. Phone 998-51.
20th Century-Fox— Moniuszki 11. Phone 317-70.
Paramount — Sienna 4. Phone 546-45.
National— Al Jerozolimskie 15. Phone 970-93.
Warner Bros. — Al Jerozolimskie 57. Phone 825-55.
Warszawska S. A.— Zorawia 22. Phone 973-28.
* Polski Tobis— Plac Napoleona 9, 507-00.
Parlo- film— Marszalkowska 118. Phone 283-36.
* Green-film — Jasna 24. Phone 663-52. Produces
only Yiddish films.
* Age-film (Del-film) — Marszalkowska 111. Phone
538-78.
* Polska Spolka Filmova — Plac Trzech Krzyzv 18.
Plione 713-85.
Polonia-film— Al. Jerozolimskie 43. Phone 805-02.
President, Mr. Chamiec; Manager, Mr. Pop-
lawski.
Selecta (Columbia) — Sienna 4. Manager, Mr.
Wundheiler.
* Feniks— Zielna 15. Phone 543-69.
* Libkow-film— Marszalkowska 94. Phone 903-44.
» P.A.T.— Krolewska 5. Phone 552-80. News and
shorts.
* Rex- film — Moniuszki 4.
* Urania-film^Marszalkowska 132.
Katz Emil— Zielna 16. Phone 677-37.
* Panta-film— Wareckal 3. Phone 601-15.
* Blok— Chmielna 21. Phone 616-88.
Standard— Widok 23.
All these companies have their offices in Warsaw.
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THEATRE EQUIPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
A DIRECTORY OF MANUFACTURERS, THEATRE EQUIPMENT AND
FURNISHINGS, WITH THEIR EXECUTIVES, ALPHABETICALLY BY FIRMS
Acme Stage Equipment Co.
191 Lafayette Street
New York City
Manufacturers of stage equipment.
Frank Adam Electric Company
36S0 Windsor Place
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of F-A Major system lighting con-
trol switchboards, panelboards and cabinets, plug-
ging panels, switches and allied electrical supplies.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Fred B. Adam
VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
H. J. Reinhardt
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT
N. J. SCHMELIG
Addressograph Multigraph Corporation
Euclid Post Office
Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturers and distributors of name and data
writing, duplicating and folding machines:
addressograph, speedaurOat, graphotype, dupli-
graph, multigraph, multilith, set-o-type, coiiipo-
type and folding machines.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
J. E. Rogers
VICE PRESIDENT
Perley Morse
VICE PRESIDENT
A. R. Porter
VICE PRESIDENT
C. R. Battin
VICE PRESIDENT
W. K. Pace
SECRETARY
E. F. RiCHTER
TREASURER
I. C. Klepper
SALES MANAGER, ADDRESSOGRAPH
DIVISION
J. V. Kirk
SALES MANAGER, MULTIGRAPH
DIVISION
R. M. Winger
Adier Sign Letter Co.
720 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, III.
Changeable sign letters of cast aluminum, in all
types, silhouette and solid back, electric signs,
marquee and attraction board signs, theatre
canopies.
Branch Office: 1457 Broadway, New York. N. Y.
Adsign Studios
118-12 Queens Blvd.
Forest Hills. N. Y.
Manufacturers of signs.
Advance Manufacturing Co.
6324 St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri
Manufacturers of French fried popcorn machines,
popcorn candy machines, display peanut warm-
ers, frankfurter steamers, grills and sandwich
FACTORY AND GENERAL OFFICES
6300 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
BRANCHES
24 E. 21st St., New York City.
1434 Gratiot, Detroit, Mich.
Air Controls, Inc.
1933 West 114th Street
Cleveland, 0.
Manufacturers of Rex-airate air circulators and
Rex A. C. blowers.
PRESIDENT
Arthur Friedman
VICE PRESIDENT
Emanuel Friedman
TREASURER
Leo Friedman
SECRETARY
W. H. McMoRRis
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
B. G. Krause
Allied Seating Co.
358 West 44th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of composition for cracked concrete
and chair parts.
GENERAL MANAGER
B. JUFE
MANAGER, FOREIGN DEPARTMENT
A. VaillaniUeva
ASSISTANT MANAGER, FOREIGN
DEPARTMENT
J. Braun
American Blower Corporation
6000 Russell Street
Detroit, Mich.
Manufacturers of Sirocco fans, air washers, air
conditioning equipment, Ventura fans. Sirocco
utility blowers.
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
James Inglis
PRESIDENT
C. T. Morse
VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF EXPORT
F. R. Still
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
R. Vaile
VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
ENGINEERING
G. C. Polk
VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
H. E. Barth
TREASURER
Noel E. Keeler
SECRETARY
R. Vailk
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
G. C. Polk
FACTORIES
Detroit, Mich.; Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
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American — Artcraft
American Display Co., Inc.
525 ^f^. 43r(i St.
New York City
Manufacturers of lobby displays.
PRESIDENT
Harry A. Samwick
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Chas. L. Casanave
American Ladder Company
3700 iV. 3Sth Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of electricians' stepladders, exten-
sion ladders; painters' trestles; extension planks;
scaflfolds, and Miller Safety Platform Step
Ladders.
PRESIDENT
E. C. Winter
American Mat Corp.
1717 Adams St.
Toledo, Ohio
Manufacturers of Ezy-Rug, a colored rubber link
matting; Air-Tred, a sponge rubber matting used
in place of carpets; Amatco, a wide ribbed cor-
rugated matting; floor mats of every type.
PRESIDENT
E. M. Belknap
TREASURER
Wm. F. Miller
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Ira L. Houghton
SECRETARY
D. W. Moor, Jr.
American Polytect Corporation
84 University Place
New York, N. Y.
Manufacturers of plastic paint.
PRESIDENT
Herbert E. Feist
SALES MANAGER
Sol Abrahams
American Transformer Company
178 Emmet Street
Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of transformer and reactors for use
in audio, filter and power circuits of amplifiers
used in connection with sound motion pictures.
Amperex Electronic Products, Inc.
79 Washington Street
Brooklyn. N. Y.
Manufacturers of charger bulbs, exciter lamps,
photo cells and heavy duty tubes.
Amperlte Co.
561 Broadway
New York City
Manufacturers of microphones.
The Ampro Corporation
2839 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of 16mm motion picture equipment
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
A. MONSON
VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
H. Monson
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
L. Havalsen
The A. H. Andrews Co.
59 East Monroe St.
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of theatre chairs.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
W. F. Merle, Jr.
SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER
Henry J. Merle
SALES MANAGER
B. M. Altmeir
American Radio Speaker Corp.
443 Hudson Avenue
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Manufacturers of speakers.
American Seating Company
Ninth and Broadway
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturers of theatre furniture.
PRESIDENT
H. M. Taliaferro
SECRETARY
V. L. Wills
TREASURER
E. M. MooTZ
The American Sign Co.
1940 Riverside Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturers of theatre marquees and signs.
PRESIDENT
G. M. Reininger
GENERAL SALES MANAGER AND ADVER-
TISING MANAGER
R. W. TuscH
American Tile & Rubber Co.
Perrine Avenue
Trenton, N. J.
Manufacturers of flooring, tiling and rubber mats.
S. Appel & Co., Inc.
14-18 Fulton Street
New York City
Manufacturers of uniforms.
Armstrong Cork Products Co.
Lancaster, Pa.
Manufacturers of linoleum, asphalt tile, Linotile,
cork tile and rubber tile, Linowall and Corkoustic.
Also corkboard insulation, Temlok fibreboard
insulation, wallboard, acoustical materials, and
cork cushions for absorbing vibration.
Art Flag Co., Inc.
449 West 42nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of banners, flags, valances and
advertising novelties.
The Artkraft Sign Co.
Lima, Ohio
Manufacturers of theatre signs and marquees.
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Delmer J. Ramers
VICE PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
Morton L. Clark
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Melvin C. Light
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MIRACLES DON'T "JUST HAPPEN"
Nature spent centuries on the process of creating the
miracle of Ohl Faithful.
E. R.P.I, spent years in the commercial adaptation of a
revolutionary i)rinciple of sound reproduction known as
MIRROPHOMC. Like Old Faithful, MIRROPHONIC is a
product of time — it is a result of long research by Bell Tele-
phone Laboratories and Western Electric in perfecting a
reproducing system first conceived in the form of Stereo-
phonic or "tliird-diniensional" sound.
MIRROPHOiVIC is the direct commercial outgrowth of
the historic Stereophonic principle — first publicly demon-
"A THRILL FOR
strated four years ago in Piiiladelphia, later in New York,
Hollywood, and recently, in INIiami.
MIRROPHONIC is readily adaptable to future advances
in the art. If you now have Western Electric, it may be in-
stalled on a convenient step-by-step modification plan.
More than a thousand exhibitors, who have installed
MIRROPHONIC, used its powerful exploitation campaign,
now enjoy increased BOX OFFICE DOLLARS.
Old Faithful and MIRROPHONIC never fail to come
through with a good show on time — and with
YOUR EARS!"
Western Electric
THE NEW
IIMtOrHOXI
SOUND SYSTE]
€
THE STANDARD OF THE VOBLO
Ashcraft — Brenkert
C. S. Ashcraft Manufacturing Corp.
47-31 25th Street
Long Island City, N. Y.
Manufacturers of theatre projection lamps and
rectifier equipment for projection lamps.
Autonndtic Devices Company
737 Hamilton Street
Allcntown, Pa.
Manufacturers of Stabilarc motor generator.
Automatic curtain control equipment, Silent
Steel curtain track.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Irving Samuels
SECRETARY
F. A. Ambler
FACTORIES
Allentown, Pa.— 1139 Maple Street; Bloomfield,
N. J. — Grove and Bloomfield Avenues.
Baker Ice Machine Co., Inc.
1601 Evans St.
Omaha, Nebr.
Manufacturers of cooling equipment.
PRESIDENT
R. L. Baker
VICE PRESIDENT
C. A. Baker
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
H. G. Kelly
Baldor Electric Company
■4351-63 Duncan Avenue
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of electric motors for all purposes,
projection arc and battery charging rectifiers.
PRESIDENT
E. Ballinan
VICE-PRESIDENT
E. DOERR
SECRETARY
O. A. Baumann
SALES MANAGER, THEATRE DIVISION
G. A. SCHOCK
The Ballantyne Company
219 North 16th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Factory Representatives :
Largen Manufacturing Company
"Magic-Weather" fans, air-washers, cooling equip-
ment; Largen sound systems, soundheads, ampli-
fiers, Largen two-way horn systems, Synchro-
GENERAL MANAGER
R. S. Ballantvne
Bausch & Lomb Company
Rochester, N. 5'-
Manufacturers of optical instruments of all types,
projection lenses, Cinephors, etc., reflectors and
condensers.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Edward Bausch
PRESIDENT
M. H. ElSENHART
ADVERTISING MANAGER
C. FiSHLOCK
WORKS MANAGER
T. B. Drescher
Belson Manufacturing Company
802 South Ada Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers and designers of complete line of
theatrical and commercial lighting equipment.
motion picture booth equipment and various
accessories.
PRESIDENT
David Belson
VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGER
M. J. Belson
ENGINEER OF SALES
Frank C. Unger
John Berg Manufacturing Co
3801-17 5". Morgan Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Safety Ladders.
PRESIDENT
R. H. Johnson
SECRETARY
R. A. Dalzell
TREASURER
Lewis M. Rennie
Best Devices Company
200 Film Bldg.
Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturers of 500 and 1000 watt slide projec-
tors, border and foot spotlights, copper terminal
lugs, carbon savers, porthole fire shutters, re^yind
pulleys, mazda adapters, automatic spotlights and
slide projectors.
PROPRIETOR
R. Wilson
Blgelow-Sanford Carpet Co., Inc.
140 Madison Avenue
New York City
PRESIDENT
John A. Sweetser
/ICE-PRESIDENT
H. V. Campbell
'ICE-PRESIDENT
R. G. Knowland
TREASURER
F. H. Deknatel
ASSISTANT TREASURER
M. Dunnell
SECRETARY
J. J. Delaney
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
John J. Kenny
MILLS AT
Thompsonville, Conn.; Amsterdam, N. Y.
Blossom Manufacturing Company
79 Madison Avenue
New York City
A full line of fabrics for costumes, stage, scenery,
waterproof and transparent fabrics, oiled silk
and glazed netting.
Brandt Automatic Cashier Company
515 First Street
Watertown, Wis.
Manufacturers of coin changing machines, Brandt
Automatic Cashiers; also coin sorting and count-
ing machines, coin counting and packaging ma-
chines and coin storage trays.
PRESIDENT
E. W. Quirk
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER
O. E. Hoffman
Brenkert Light Projection Company
7348 .S"*. Aubin Avenue
Detroit, Mich.
Manufacturers of automatic arc latnps for motion
picture projection, copper oxide rectifiers and
rheostats, spotlamps and effect machines.
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Bruckner-Mitchell, Inc.
132-134 IV est 24tlt Street
New York City
Manufacturers of Magnascope Frames, Horn
Towers, Orchestra Lifts, Stage Rigging and
Stapre Hardware.
PRESIDENT
Richard R. Bruckner
The Brush Development Co.
Rest 40th and Perkins Aves.
Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturers ot microphones.
PRESIDENT
A. L. WiLLTAMS
VICE PRESIDENT
C. B. Scott
TREASURER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD
C. B. S.\WYER
SECRETARY
W. L. Flory
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
W. H. St. Clair
Buob & Scheu
216-20 East 14th Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturers and specialists of theatre coverings
and upholsterings.
John L. Cable Manufacturing Co.
45 Union Avenue
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Manufacturers of theatre seats and modernistic
furniture.
Carrier Engineering Corporation
850 Frelinghuysen Avenue
Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of Carrier centra! station and uni-
tary equipment for air conditioning: Carrier
commercial refrigeration; Carrier space heating.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Willis H. Carrier
PRESIDENT
J. I. Lyle
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
L. R. BOULWARE
TREASURER
M. E. Snyper
SECRETARY
C. J. Staples
MANAGER OF ADVERTISING AND SALES
PROMOTION
Walter A. Bowe
The Celotex Corporation
919 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Celotex standard building board,
roof insulation board, industrial board insulation,
refrigerator insulation board, Acousti-Celotex and
Celotex lath, Celotex panel board, hard board
% in. Celotex sheathing, C-X wallboard, Celotex
tile board and ornamental tile.
PRESIDENT
B. G. Dahlberg
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF MILL
C. G. MUENCH
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF RE
SEARCH
T. B. MUNROE
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
LeRoy Staunton
Bruckner — Chicago
SALES MANAGER
H. A. Knapp
DIRECTOR OF ACOUSTICAL DEPARTMENT
Wallace Waterfall
Century Electric Company
1806 Pine Street
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of electric motors, motor genera-
tors, actodectors, emergency lighting plants.
PRESIDENT
E. S. PiLLSBURY
VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
R. J. Russell
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
George Smith
THEATRE DIVISION
F. L. Slade
Offices and distributors in the principal cities.
Century Lighting, Inc.
419 West 55th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of stage, decorative, architectural
and photographic lighting equipment.
Certain-Teed Products Corp.
100 East 42nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of acoustical and building materials.
J. H. Channon Corporation
1449-55 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, 111.
Manufacturers of steel and asbestos curtains, draw
curtain tracks and operators, stage hardware and
counterweight rigging, grand piano trunks, cyclo-
rama arms, and electric nigger head winch.
PRESIDENT
LeRoy J. ZORN
L. C. Chase & Company
295 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of Upholstery Fabrics, Chase Velmc
(Velvet Mohair). Leatherwove, Redo (coated
fabrics), Goodall fabrics.
DETROIT OFFICE
A. E. Roninger
CHICAGO OFFICE
C. Dyer
NEW YORK OFFICE
0. B. Ogan
C. R. Warren
C. E. HOLDEN
BOSTON OFFICE
G. Sawyer
.SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE
H. Willis
Chicago Cinema Products Companv
1736-54 N. Springfield Avenue
Chicago. III.
Manufacturers of effects and stage lighting, pro
jector parts and projection room equipment.
PRESIDENT
Walter W. Pitann
SECRETARY
Arthur Pitann
Chicago Expansion Bolt Company
1.^2 So. Clinton Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Expansion Anchors for fasten-
ing theatre chairs and other theatre equipment
to concrete, brick and other hard material.
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Cincinnati — Cutler
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
R. S. Peirce
Distributors
Motion Picture Supply Dealers in practically every
Cincinnat! Advertising Products Co.
3266 Beekman Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturers of Fyrart Glass Units.
The Cincinnati Time Recorder Co.
1733 Central Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturers of CTR Sound Systems and Public
Announcing Systems
J. R. Clancy, Inc.
1010 W. Belden Avenue
Syracuse, N. Y.
Manufacturers of a very complete line of
theatrical stage rigging and hardware.
PRESIDENT
C. E. Tompkins
SECRETARY-TREASURER
G. L. SCHERRER
Peter Clark, Inc.
534 W. 30th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of stage rigging, hardware, coun
terweight systems, asbestos, steel and sound
proof curtains, hand and electric curtain hoists
draw curtain tracks, electric curtain control
orchestra pit lifts, organ console lifts, stage lifts
movable stage band cars. Movietone horn tow
ers, mechanical stage effects, automatic screen
adjustors, steel frames for picture sheets, con
tour curtains, metal ticket racks and ca§es
stage floor traps and portable ball room floors
Motor Stairways and Pneumatic Dispatch Tube
Systems.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Arthur E. Clark
VICE-PRESIDENT
William Otterbein
SECRETARY
John F. Burke
Clayton Products Co.
3345 Tibbett Avenue
Bronx, N. Y.
Manufacturers of projector even tension take-up
and combination even tension winder and brake.
Climax Reflector, Inc.
315 Reynolds Place, S. W.
Canton, Ohio
Manufacturers of Climax reflectors.
PRESIDENT
E. C. Smalley
GENERAL MANAGER
Ray L. Falge o
Clinton Carpet Company
Merchandise Mart,
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Circle Tread Ozite Rug and
Carpet Cushions, and Amhaco Broadfelt carpet.
PRESIDENT
L. H. Regensburg
ADVERTISING MANAGER
R. A. Phelps
Charles P. Cochrane Co.
Kensington Avenue at Butler Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers of carpets and rugs.
Congoleum-Nairn Inc.
195 Belgrove Drive
Kearny, N. J.
Manufacturers of smooth surface floor covering.
Continental Electric Co.
715 Hamilton Street
Geneva, III.
Manufacturers of photo electric cells and vacuum
gauges, and electronic products.
Coppus Engineering Corporation
Worcester, Mass.
Manufacturers and Engineers Blowers, Steam Tur-
bines and Air Filters.
Coxsackie Manufacturing Corporation
Coxsackie, N. Y.
Manufacturers of Superior projectors.
Craftex Company
40 Central Street
Boston, Mass.
Manufacturer of Craftex, Craftexsize, Craftcoat,
Sunflex, Shadowwall and Crafcolor.
PRESIDENT
W. P. Fuller
TREASURER
Claire S. Warrj
VICE-PRESIDENT
Philip O'Malley
Cremonim-Wood Corporation
Fisk Building
New York City
Manufacturers and exporters of sound equipment
J. V. Cremonim
C. Cretors & Company
620 W. Cermak Road
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of corn popping machinery.
GENERAL MANAGER
H. D, Cretors
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Frank Lyons
Crystal Electric Sign Co.
3444 Lindel Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of neon signs.
PRESIDENT
R. L. Marten
SECRETARY AND MANAGER
R. L. Marten
Cutler-Hammer, Inc.
N. 12th Street and W. St. Paul Avenue
Milwaukee, Wis.
Manufacturers of theatre dimmers, motor control.
safety switches, electrical specialties.
PRESIDENT
F. R. Bacon
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. C. Wilson
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
H. F. VOGT
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
ENGINEERING
W. C. Stevens
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
G. S. Crane
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Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
2723 N. Crawford Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of screens.
PRESIDENT
J. C. Heck
VICE-PRESIDENT
F. R. Heck
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
A. L. DeBerri Heck
The Davies Air Filter Co.
390 Fourth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of air filters and window venti-
lators (electrically operated).
Day-Brite Reflector Company
S401 Bulwcr Ave.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of borderlights, footlights, inferior
signs, aisle lights, exit signs and general
lighting fixtures.
PRESIDENT, GENERAL SALES MANAGER
AND ADVERTISING MANAGER
D. J. BiLLER
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
O. W. Ringside
SECRETARY
T.. J. Partner
Da-Lite— Deico
The Dayton Safety Ladder Company
121-123 West Third Street
Cincinrtati, O.
Manufacturers of Dayton safety ladders.
PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
J. A. SCALLAN
MANAGER OF V^ORKS
W. E. ScALLAN
Dazians, Inc.
142 JV. 44th Street
New York City
Manufacturers and importers of fabrics for stage
curtains, fabrics for costumes, trimmings for
stage curtains, trimmings for costumes and
window display fabric.
PRESIDENT
Henry Dazian
VICE-PRESIDENT
EuiL Friedlandex
2ND VICE-PRESIDENT
George Feinberg
TREASURER
Rudolph Werthmann
SECRETARY
Frank C. Green
Delco-Frigidaire Conditioning (Division)
General Motors Sales Corp.
Dayton, Ohio
Manufacturers of air conditioning equipment.
AN UNBEATABLE
PROJECTION
COMBINATION
When you want the finest image qual-
ity available, choose the Super Cine-
phor lens and condenser connbination.
The Super Cinephor anastigmatic lens with its reserve covering power, superb color correction,
and maximum definition, and the Super Cinephor condensers which effect more than 50 per cent
greater illumination will give your pictures the image quality your patrons like to see.
Only one more patron a day will pay for a Super Cinephor in a year. For complete details on
these lenses, condensers and reflectors, write to Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., 679 St. Paul Street,
Rochester, N. Y.
BAUSCH & LOMB
SUPER-CINEPHOR
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DeVry — Electrolite
GENERAL MANAGER
E. G. BlECHLER
BRANCHES
Sales distributors and branches in all major cities.
Herman A. DjeVry, Inc.
nil Armitage Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturers of sound cameras and projectors;
amplification systems.
Dictograph Products Co., Inc.
580 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of Acousticon, hearing aid equip-
ment.
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
Dax D. Halpin
Display Stage Lighting Company
442 W. 45^/1 St.
New York City
Manufacturers of stage lighting and mobile color
effects.
Joseph Dixon Crucible Co.
Jersey City, N. J.
Manufacturers of graphite products.
Dowser Manufacturing Corporation
114 Green Street
Brooklyn, AT. Y.
Manufacturers of change over and light control.
and foot switch.
PRESIDENT
Max Krause
VICE-PRESIDENT
Sydney Krause
Dufaycolor, Inc.
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York. N. Y.
Manufacturers of color film.
PRESIDENT
F. Sidney Cotton
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Leslie R. Naftzger
DIRECTOR
William Morris, Jr.
TREASURER
William H. Cool
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
T. Thorne Baker
E. I. DuPont De Nemours & Co., Inc.
Wilmington, Del.
Manufacturers of refrigerant for air conditioning.
Eastern Seating Company
49-10 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Manufacturers of theatre seats.
P.RODUCTION MANAGER
Nick Diack
Easy Method Ledger System
Seymour, Ind.
Theatre ledgers, invoice books of film products,
dating books and box office reports.
Edison Electric Storage Battery Co.
Division of Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Valley Road,
West Orange, N. J.
Manufacturers of storage batteries for sound pro-
duction equipment and emergency lighting sys-
tems.
Electrical Research Products, Inc.
{Subsidiary of Western Electric Company)
250 West 57th Street, New York City
PRESIDENT
Whitford Drake
VICE-PRESIDENT
H. G. Knox
VICE-PRESIDENT
G. C. Pratt
VICE-PRESIDENT
D. C. Collins
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
C. W. Bunn
GENERAL FOREIGN MANAGER
P L. Palmerton
TREASURER
F. B. Foster, Jr.
SECRETARY
H. B. Gilmore
COMPTROLLER
E. S. Gregg
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
P. L. Thomson
ADVERTISING MANAGER
W. A. Wolff
The Electric Storage Battery Company
Allegheny Avenue and \9th Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers of Batteries for sound production
equipment and Emergency Lighting Systems.
PRESIDENT
John R. Williams
VICE-PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER
R. C. Norberg
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
H. B. Gay
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Walter G. Henderson
ADVERTISING MANAGER
A. N. Dingee
The Electroaire Corp.
1455 West Congress Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of ozone generators.
PRESIDENT
Alex W. Woodbury
TREASURER
Earle L. Ferguson
SECRETARY
R. R. Powell
GENERAL SALES AND ADVERTISING
MANAGER
Earle L. Ferguson
Electrolite Signs, Inc.
2159 South Kinnickinnic Avenue
Milwaukee. Wis.
Manufacturers of theatre marquee signs, metal
poster panels, box offices, changeable neon price
signs and ticket boxes.
PRESIDENT
Ben B. Poblocki
VICE-PRESIDENT
Edward H. Poblocki
TREASURER
Mary Poblocki
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Erker Broihers Optical Company
610 Olive Street
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of ticket holders, ticket boxes,
ticket office window shutters, bookkeeping sys-
tem or theatre ledger, ticket window speaking
tubes, film rewinders, film waxers, film cement,
advertising slides, lighting fixtures, display
frames, admission signs, cash boxes, ticket boxes,
steel lockers and tool sets.
Essannay Electric Manufacturing
Company
908 So. IV abash Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of changeover, speed indicator and
remote volume controls for sound equipment.
GENERAL MANAGER
L. D. Strong
Branches
Associated with all theatre supply dealers.
Federated Purchaser, Inc.
23-25 Park Place
New York City
Manufacturers of sound amplifier and complete
radio line.
PRESIDENT
M. AUSTER
GENERAL MANAGER
J. G. Wolfe
ADVERTISING MANAGER
H. R. Levinger
FIsh-Schurman Corp.
250 E. 4Zrd Street
Nefw York City
Manufacturers of condensers, reflectors and recon-
ditioning of same.
Florence Bedding Company
Florence, S. C.
Manufacturers of soft-filled cushions for veneered
and squab seat. Chair covers for any style chair
backs.
Florozone, Inc.
62-28 Forest Avenue
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Manufacturers of disinfectants, deodorants, per-
fumes and soap.
Forest Manufacturing Corporation
145 Valley Street
Belleville, N. J.
Manufacturers of rectifiers and transformers.
PRESIDENT AND SOUND ENGINEER
G. H. DOREMUS
PROJECTION ENGINEER
J. K. Elderkin
The Formica Insulation Company
4654 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturers of decorative building products.
Fox Sound Equipment Corp.
3120 Monroe Street
Toledo. O.
Manufacturers of public address equipment.
PRESIDENT
John Kendricks
VICE-PRESIDENT
Harold Frazer
Erker — Garver
SECRETARY
L. A. WiLHELM
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
H. N. RowE
The Foxboro Company
Neponset Avenue
Fo.xboro, Mass.
Manufacturers of humidity controllers, tempera-
ture controllers, temperature recorders, hu-
midity recorders, steam flow meters, recording
thermometers, pressure gauges.
PRESIDENT
E. H. Bristol
TREASURER
B. B. Bristol
GENERAL MANAGER
B. H. Bristol
SALES MANAGER
C. E. Sullivan
Frick Company, Inc.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Manufacturers of refrigerating, air conditioning
and ice-making equipment.
Friedley-Voshardt Company
763 Le.vington Street
Chicago III.
Manufacturer of cast aluminum Metiers for mar-
quees, stamped orriainentaticr; tor marquees.
Frost Veneer & Plywood Co.
Slicboygan, Wis.
Manufacturers of hardwood plywood, opera seats
and backs and wall panels.
PRESIDENT
George L. Frost
VICE PRESIDENT
F. C. Thomas
TREASURER
G. L. Frost
SECRETARY
Melvin Kiel
GENERAL MANAGER
G. L. Frost
EASTERN SALES MANAGER
Bernard B. Blitz
G-M Laboratories, Inc.
1731 Belmont Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Visitron photo-electric cells.
PRESIDENT
A. J. McMaster
VICE-PRESIDENT
C. E. Parson
Export O ffice
100 Varick Street, New York City.
Garver Electric Company
Union City, Ind.
Manufacturers of Motion Picture Rectifiers and
Mazda Regulators.
PRESIDENT
Mrs. R. H. Garver
GENERAL MANAGER
Floyd Garver
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Kay Garver
MANAGER PRODUCTION
V. Huntwork
Principal City Distribution.
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Gates — GoldE
Gates Radio and Supply Company
lis N. Fourth Street.
Quincy, III.
Manufacturers of sound picture apparatus, public
address and group hearing aid equipment, broad-
cast station equipment, centralized radio equip-
ment and audio systems for sound recording
equipment. Also, consulting engineers on talk-
ing picture problems.
MANAGER AND CHIEF ENGINEER
P. S. Gates
ASSISTANT MANAGER
C. B. Gates
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER
P. L. Tourney
COMPTROLLER
T. Otto
FIELD ENGINEER
J. Schultz
General Electric Co.
Incandescent La)up Dept.
Nela Park
Cleveland, O.
Manufacturers of mazda lamps.
VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER
J. E. Kewley
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Western Sales Divisions
N. H. Boynton
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Eastern Sales Divisions
E. E. Potter
ADVERTISING MANAGER
J. W. Dunbar
General Electric Company
1 River Road
Schenectady, N. Y.
Manufacturers of motor control devices and other
electrical equipment, electric fans, lighting
equipment, motor generators, panelboards, recti-
fiers, switches, theatre switchboards, electric
circuit testing instruments, transformers and
wiring devices.
PRESIDENT
Gerard Svvope
VICE-PRESIDENT— APPARATUS SALES
E. O. Shreve
VICE-PRESIDENT— ENGINEERING
E. W. Allen
VICE-PRESIDENT— CONSTRUCTION MATE-
RIAL SALES
C. E. Wilson
MANAGER— CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
SALES
J. H. Crawford
VICE-PRESIDENT— MANUFACTURE
W. R. Burrows
MANAGER INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT
J. E. N. Hume
General Refrigeration Sales Co.
Beloit, JVis.
Manufacturers of air conditioning equipment.
PRESIDENT
E. J. Dalton
VICE-PRESIDENT
F. R. Erbach
SECRETARY & TREASURER
C. E. WiLLARD
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
F. D. Masters
General Register Corporation
154U Broadway
New York City
Associate company of BellPunch Company, Ltd.,
London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Barcelona, Cape
Town, Sidney, Australia and of Automaticket, Ltd.
of London, Paris, Brussels, Milan.
Manufacturers of Master Gold Seal, Genister Self
Printer, Gold Seal Simplex and Model "H".
PRESIDENT
P. Phillipson
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
T. P. Drew
VICE-PRESIDENTS
C. Foster
D. H. FiNKE
TREASURER
C. Foster
SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER
E. L. Smith
Factory: 81 Prospect Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Branches: Chicago, Los Angeles and San Fran-
cisco. o
General Scientific Corporation
4829 South Kedsie Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Graf projection lenses, Optical
systems, Lumotron photo electric cells.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard E. Miesse
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Morris Fromkin
General Seating Company
2035-49 Charleston Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of modern opera chairs, parts and
accessories. Firmastone cement for permanently
fastening loose theatre chairs to concrete floors.
Acoustic panels for chair backs. Patch-a-seat
kits for repairing torn leatherette on seats and
backs. Underslung brackets and spring cushion
seats for converting veneer chairs into upholstered
chairs. Replacement parts for all chairs
PRESIDENT
M. Fensin
VICE-PRESIDENT
M. L. Fensin
SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER
E. R. Fensin
TREASURER
M. B. F'ensin
PRODUCTION MANAGER
C. Fensin
Distributors in all principal cities.
General Talking Pictures Corporation
218 West 42nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of De Forest Phonofilm, Phono-
disc talking apparatus.
PRESIDENT
M. A. Schlesinger
VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph Stark
TREASURER
William Baxter
SECRETARY
Robert E. Saunders
Sales offices in many cities.
GoldE Manufacturing Company
1214-22 Madison Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of GoldE DeLuxe Rewind, Model
H Rewind, Framing Light Shields, 30% 9mm
Carbon Savers, Carbon Jaw Laps, Rainbo Spot-
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light, Baby Spot, Stage Spots, Stereopticons. Re-
wind Tables, Hand Rewinders, Advertising Pro-
jector, Changeovers, music stands, rear shutters,
magazines, reel alarms and take-ups.
Goodall Electric Manufacturing
Company
212 North Spruce Street
Ogallala, Nebraska
Manufacturers of complete sound equipment recti-
fiers. Neon signs and marquees, film recording
systems and theatre supplies, amplifiers, public
address systems, air conditioning, and automatic
time switches.
Amelia Grain, Inc., Theatrical Scenery
819 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Theatrical scenery for rent.
Guercio and Barthel Company
908 5". Wabash Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of double bearing intermittent
group, Ger-Bar _ light shields, changeovers,
illuminated directional signs, etc.
J. H. Hallberg
303 Fourth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of arc lamps, motor-generators and
ultra-short wave radio apparatus.
Goodall — Hard wick
Hall & Connolly, Inc.
24 Van Dam Street
New York City
Manufacturers of HC High Intensity projection
lamps. High Intensity spot lights, studio High
Intensity lamps.
PRESIDENT
Theodore Hall
TREASURER
M. V. Carroll
Hammond Clock Co.
2915 Northwestern Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Hammond electric clocks and
Hammond electric organs.
PRESIDENT
Laurens Hammond
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
F. H. Redmond
TREASURER
L. SCUDDER
GENERAL SALES MANAGER, ORGAN DIV.
C. E. Penny
GENERAL SALES MANAGER, CLOCK DIV.
W. H. Hetznecker
Hardwick & Magee Company
Lehigh Avenue and Seventh Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers of rugs and carpets.
SALES MANAGER
H. W. Faust
THE MULTIPLEX
DEVELOPING
MACHINE
For daYlight develop-
ing. Many important safe-
ly devices — no sprockets
Also complete Laboratory Equipment,
Studio and Newsreel cameras
ANDRE DEBRIE Inc.
115 West 45th Street
NEW YORK, N. Y.
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Hennegan — Ideal
The Hennegan Company
311 Genesee Street
Cincinnati, O.
Manufacturers of program covers, one sheets,
window cards, date strips.
PRESIDENT
Joseph F. Hennegan
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
John E. Hennegan
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Stanley J. Hennegan
Factory: Cincinnati, O.
The Hertner Electric Company
12690 Elmwood Avenue
Cleveland, O.
Manufacturers of the Transverter, a line of motor
generators for the theatre and rheostats in
various sizes and power motors.
PRESIDENT-TREASURER
J. H. Hertner
SECRETARY
C. C. Dash
SUPERINTENDENT
L. J. Benbow
Branches: Represented by the National Theatre
Supply Company.
Hewes-Gotham Co.
520 IV. 47th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of film cements, screen cleaners,
spray perfumes, lamp colors, fireproofing.
No-O-Do reflectors.
MANAGER
E. W. Harris
Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Gardner, Mass.
Manufacturers of theatre chairs.
PRESIDENT
Richard N. Greenwood
TREASURER
H. C. Perry
MANAGER OF PRODUCTION
Seth Heywood
SALES MANAGER
F. K. Hill
ADVERTISING MANAGER
R. S. Reed
Salesrooms :
Gardner, Mass.
Baltimore, Md., 113 W. Conway Street.
Chicago, 111., 666 Lake Shore Drive.
New York, N. Y., 1 Park Avenue.
Philadelphia, Pa., 503 Chestnut Street.
San Francisco, Calif., 180 New Montgomery St.
Hoffmann-Soons E. & E. Corp.
387 First Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of rheostats and electrical spe-
cialties for motion picture projection; arc con-
trollers (A.C. and D.C.), transformers, recti-
fiers, changeovers, solderless lugs, projector
switches, M. G. control panels.
Hollywood Advertising Company
600 IV est 45th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of valances, banners, flags and
general marquee displays.
PRESIDENT
Samuel D. Steinberg
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Jack L. Steinberg
Holmes Projector Company
1815 Orchard Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Holmes silent and sound pro-
jectors.
PRESIDENT
0. J. Holmes
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. B. Gould
SECRETARY-TREASURER
C. M. Swan
Hoover Manufacturing & Sales Co., Inc.
251 West 19th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of uniforms.
Hotel and Theatre Carpet Co.
427 West 42nd Street
New York, N. Y.
Distributors of theatre carpets and floor coverings.
GENERAL MANAGER
Barney Weinger
Hub Electric Corporation
2219-29 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of panelboards; stage and general
service switchboards; architectural^ display,
spectacular and theatrical lighting equipment;
illuminated directional and exit signs.
PRESIDENT
M. H. Van Allen
SECRETARY
Thomas W. Butler
TREASURER
1. M. Fixman
E. W. Hulett Manufacturing Co.
216 N. Clinton Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of reel alarms and projection ac-
cessories.
PRESIDENT
E. W. Hulett
Hurley Screen Company
24-15 43rd Avenue
Long Island City, N. Y.
Manufacturers of standard sound screens.
PRESIDENT
Albert B. Hurley
Hygrade Sylvania Corporation
500 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of rectifier and amplifier tubes,
complete line of radio tubes and incandescent
lamps.
The Ideal Electric & Manufacturing
Company
E. First and Oak,
Mansfield, O.
Manufacturers of electric motors for heating, ven-
tilating and cooling " purposes, and motor-
generator sets for lighting, battery charging,
motion picture arcs. etc.
GENERAL MANAGER
S. Glen Vinson
VICE-PRESIDENT AND MANAGER OF
SALES
F. L. Hanson
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Idea! — Johns
Ideal Seating Company
Grand Rapids,
Michigan
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
W. A. Gedris
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. Gedris
SECRETARY
H. LuciLE Geujris
CHIEF ENGINEER
S. James Gedris
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Frank Gedris
Hex Optical Connpany
Rochester, N. Y.
Manufacturers of projection lenses.
Ilg Electric Ventilating Company
2850 No. Crawford Aiemte
Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturers of self-cooled motor propeller fan-
blowers, air conditioning apparatus, unit heaters
and unit coolers.
The Industrial Dryer Corp.
Stamford, Conn.
Manufacturers of apparatus for drying, condition-
ing, humidifying, oxidizing and air conditioning.
The Insulite Company
1100 Builders E.xchange
Minneapolis. Minn.
Manufacturers of acoustical products.
PRESIDENT
R. H. M. Robinson
VICE-PRESIDENT
C S Pope
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
E. H. Batchelder, Jr.
International Projector Corporation
90 Gold Street
Netv York City
Manufacturers of motion picture projectors.
PRESIDENT
Earle G. Hines
VICE-PRESIDENTS
J. E. McAui-EY
Herbert Griffin
L. S. Frappier
TREASURER
M. V. Carroll
ASSISTANT TREASURER AND SECRETARY
P. J. Haller
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
D. Goldman ,
ADVERTISING MANAGER
P. A. McGuire
o
International Register Company
1 5 S. Throop Street
Chicago, 111.
Manufacturers of scroll cutting machines (Inter-
national Cutawl).
PRESIDENT
A. H. Woodward
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. H. Boettcheb
VICE-PRESIDENT
W. E. Richmond
SECRETARY
A. M. Kinney
TREASURER
W. J. VOLKINS
International Seat Corporation
Paramount Building
Neiv York City
(.Subsidiary Union City Body Company,
Union City, Indiana)
Manufacturers of theatre seats.
PRESIDENT
C. C. KOONiTZ
VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. J. George Feinberg
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
W. E. Adelsperger
CHIEF ENGINEER
Peter Masucci
Invincible Vacuum Cleaner
Manufacturing Co.
Dover, O.
Manufacturers of heavy-dutv vaccum cleaners.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
C. E. Harker
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
C. Wenger
ADVERTISING MANAGER
R. S. Warren
The Irwin Seating Company
1480 Buchanan Avenue S.W.
Grand Rapids. Michigan
Manufacturers of all types of theatre chairs.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
E. S. Irwin
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
R. F. Winegar
VICE-PRESIDENT
W. W. Irwin
O. W. Jackson & Co., Inc.
290 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of Tyl-A-Mats and all types of mats
for theatre use.
Janette Manufacturing Company
556 West Monroe Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of alternating current and direct
current motors, motor generator sets, rotary
converters, motorized speed reducers, motorized
blowers for kino booths, oil transfer pumps,
gasoline electric light plants, hot water circu-
lators.
PRESIDENT
J. T. Janette
SECRETARY
A. E. Klunder
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER
Max L. Robinson
CHIEF ENGINEER
P. E. Gerst
Johns-Manville Corporation
22 E. 40tli Street
New York City
Acoustical materials. Manufacturers of hot and
cold pipe insulation. Rock Cork insulation for
air conditioning, fire proofing compounds,
motion picture booths, Transite, roofings, asphalt
tile flooring, asbestos theatre curtains.
PRESIDENT
Lewis H. Brown
VICEPRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
L. R. HoFF
STAFF MANAGER OF ACOUSTICS
H. R. Berlin
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Kaplan — Lincrophone
Sam Kaplan Mfg. & Supply Co., Inc.
729 S event li Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of projectors and projector parts.
Factory: Brooklyn, N. Y.
Keasbey & Mat+ison Company
Butler Avenue
Ambler, Pa.
Manufacturers of asbestos shingles, waltile, in-
sulations, fire-resisting partitions and fireproof
asbestos theatre curtains.
PRESIDENT
W. W. F. Shepherd
VICE-PRESIDENTS
J. W. Ledeboer
W. C. Scott
TREASURER
F. W. Cocker
SALES MANAGERS
H. H. Heckroth
D. P. Osterhout
ADVERTISING MANAGER
W. S. AcuFF, Jr.
The Kent Company, Inc.
103 Canal Street
Rome, N. Y.
Manufacturers of electric floor cleaning machines
and commercial vacuum cleaners.
George Kllgen & Son, Inc.
4016 Union Boulevard
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of theatre organs and manufacturers
of Kilgen Wonder Organ for theatres.
PRESIDENT
Charles C. Kilgen
VICE-PRESIDENT
Alfred G. Kilgen
VICE-PRESIDENT
George J. Kilgen
VICE-PRESIDENT
E. R. Kilgen
TREASURER
Nelson Darragh
SECRETARY
Reinhold Schultze
Kliegl Bros. Universal Electrtc Sfage
Lighting Company, Inc.
321 W. SOth Street
New York City
Manufacturers of Kleiglights for movie studios
and stage and auditorium lighting specialties.
PRESIDENT
John H. Kliegl
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Herbert A. Kliegl
SECRETARY AND SALES MANAGER
Frank H. Bliss
The Kneisley Electric Co.
38S2 Watson Avenue
Toledo, O.
Manufacturers of Kni-Tron rectifiers (Kni-Tron
portables, 10!4 inch reflector equipments of all
kinds).
PRESIDENT
Richard F. Kneisley
Knowles Mushroom Ventilator Company
41 N. Monroe Street
New York City
Manufacturers of cast iron and steel mushroom
air diffusers and deflectors for auditoriums.
PRESIDENT AND MANAGER
Arthur F. Knowles
SECRETARY
Elliott Knowles
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT
Wm. E. Cavanagh
Factory: Newark, N. J.
Kohler Co.
Kohler, Wis.^
Manufacturers of enameled iron and vitreous
china plumbing fixtures, plumbing brass, and
electric plants for domestic, industrial and
auxiliary uses and heating boilers and radiators.
PRESIDENT
Walter J. Kohler
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Herbert V. Kohler
SECRETARY-TREASURER
O. A. Kroos
Lafayette Radio Mfg. Co.
100 Sixth Avenue
New York, N. Y.
Manufacturers of microphones, photoelectric cells,
public address systems, sound equipment com-
plete, theatre amplifiers and accessories.
The Langsenkamp-Wheeier Brass Works,
Inc.
1234 Shelby Street
Indianapolis, Ind.
Manufacturers of soundheads.
LaVezzi Machine Works
180 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of intermittent movements, projector
parts, etc.
MANAGER
E. W. LaVezzi
Le Carbone Company, Inc.
Boonton, N. J.
Manufacturers of carbon brushes. Sole importers
in U.S.A. of Compagnie Lorraine de Charbons
Motion Picture Projector carbons.
LeRoy Sound Equipment Corporation
107 North Water Street
Rochester. AT. Y.
Manufacturers of sound equipment.
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co.
208 W. Washington Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of "Vitrolite" for facing exteriors
of theatres and stores, ticket booths, lobbies,
toilet rooms, etc.
MANAGER VITROLITE DIVISION
W. N. Thurn
SALES MANAGER
F. SOHN
The Lincrophone Company, Inc.
1661 Howard Avenue
Utica, N. Y.
Manufacturers of sound on film amplifiers and
public address equipment.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Evans W. Linton
Factory: 1104 St. Vincent Street, Utica, N. Y.
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Lu-Mi-Nus Signs, Inc.
2736 Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Neon and electrical displays.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
H. VVm. Peterson
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
James McShane
Lus+rolite, Inc.
825 West Fourth Street
Davenport, Iowa
Manufacturers of internally illuminated and elec-
tric signs.
PRESIDENT
D. G. Fisher
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
W. E. BOUDINOT
The J. E. McAuley Manufacturing
Company
552-54 West Adams Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Peerless Magnarc and Peerless
high intensity reflector arc, low amperage reflec-
tor arc lamps, film speed indicators, arc lamp
rheostats and pedestal brace for Simplex projec-
tors.
Maier-Lavaty Company
2141 Lincoln Ai'enue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Uniforms for Theatre Attaches.
Major Equipment Company, Inc.
4603 Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of footlights, borderlights, spot
lights, floodlights, olivettes, exit lights, directior
signs, stage switchboards and panelboards.
PRESIDENT
R. E. Mator
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
P. J. Rabon
Marsh Wall Products Co.
Dover, O.
Manufacturers of Marlite and Marsh wonder
walls.
PRESIDENT
A. C. Marsh
VICE-PRESIDENT
V. R. Marsh.
TREASURER
H. E. Marsh
SECRETARY
John J. Marsh
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
J. J. Marsh
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Mark Seibert
Maul Macotta Corp.
1640 East Hancock Avenue
Detroit, Mich.
Manufacturers of architectural materials.
PRESIDENT
Peter J. Maul
TREASURER
Anthony J. Hartman
SECRETARY
Bruce F. Carty
Lu-Mi-Nus — Motiograph
Mellaphone Corporation
714 University Avenue
Rochester, New York
Manufacturers of soundheads, amplifiers and photo-
electric cells.
PRESIDENT
C. Fen fVEssY
The Mohawk Carpet Mills
295 Fifth Avenue ■
New York City
Manufacturers of rugs and carpets.
PRESIDENT
Arthur W. Shuttleworth
VICE-PRESIDENT
Howard L. Shuttleworth
SECRETARY-TREASURER AND
CONTROLLER
S. M. Brown
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Victor Bowman
Mills at Amsterdam, N. Y.
Monex Corporation
22 West 32nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of automatic change-makers.
PRESIDENT
Joseph B. Auerbach
^aCE-PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
Felix Renick
Monroe Sign Shop, Inc.
255 Madison Street
Passaic, N. I.
Manufacturers of theatre marquees and neon signs.
Morelite Company, Inc.
600 West 57th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of low amperage reflector arc lamps,
high intensity reflector arc lamps for direct cur-
rent with Suprex carbons. High intensity re-
flector arc lamps for alternating current with
Suprex carbons. Rectifiers, transformers, mirror-
guards and accessories.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Arnold Tvroler
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Sidney Nickelsburg
The Mosier Safe Co.
320 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of fire-resistive safes and vault doori
and burglary-resistive chests for theatres.
Motiograph, Inc.
4431 West Lake Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of The Motiograph De Luxe Sound
Projector Equipment.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Joseph B. Kleckner
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
L. R. Abbott
\'ICEPRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
PRODUCTION
E. J. Wienke
TREASURER
J. A. Neale
SECRETARY
Thorwell H. Matthews
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Motion — Oakland
Motion Picture Accessories Co.
2200 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufacturers of motion picture and studio sup-
plies.
SECRETARY
S. E. Yates
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
F. BiSSELL
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Sterling Beeson, In.c.
Motion Picture Machine Company
3110 West Lisbon Avenue
Milwaukee, Wis.
Manufacturers of all replacement parts for stan-
dard picture and sound heads.
MANAGER
C. F. HussEY
N. A. N. Automatic Light Control Co.
517 Main Street
Johnstoum, Pa.
Manufacturers of changeovers and fire prevention
devices.
N. A. Nicholson
Nascon Service, Inc.
60 £. 42nd Street
New York City
Lobby posters and heralds.
PRESIDENT
A. Bernasconi
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. Bernasconi, Jr.
Nation-Wide Equipment Mfg. Corp.
449 West 42nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of lightinjr fixtures.
National Carbon Company, Inc.
(Carbon Sales Division)
P. O. Bo.r 6087
Cleveland. O.
Manufacturers of carbons for motion picture pro-
jectors, spotlights and effect lights; brushes,
carbon, graphite and metal-graphite for electric
motors, generators and converters.
MANAGER
E. A. WlLLIFORD
ARC DEPARTMENT MANAGER
E. R. Geib
BRUSH DEPARTMENT MANAGER
N. F. Bowman
ADVERTISING MANAGER
A. Broggini
National Studios, Inc.
226 W. S6th Street
Mew York City
Complete facilities for photography in all its
brandies including stills, patented cardboard
mat slides and photographic enlargements in
black and white and color.
PRESIDENT
Louis Rosenbluh
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
H. W. Warren
The National Super Service Co.
1946 Mo. ]Mh Street
Toledo, Ohio
Manufacturers of vacuum cleaners.
PRESIDENT
F. BiSSELL
TREASURER
S. E. Yates
Claude Neon Lights, Inc.
41 E. 42d Street
New York City
Manufacturers of commercial display signs, interior
and exterior decorative lighting, building and
marquee lighting and aviation beacons.
PRESIDENT
R. L. Kester, Jr.
TREASURER
T. A. Campo
The Neumade Products Corp.
427 W. 42nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of motion picture equipment and
accessories.
Newman Brothers. Inc.
660-670 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, O.
Manufacturers of brass, bronze, aluminum, monel
metal, stainless steel poster frames and photo cab-
inets, brass railings, ticket choppers, ticket booths,
marquees, ornamental metal work of any descrip-
tion.
Noris Carbon Company, Inc.
160 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of carbons for projection arc
lamps, carbon brushes, welding, microphones,
resistances, lightning arresters, electrodes.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Eric W. Schumacher
North American Electric Lamp Co.
1014 Tyler Street
St. Louis. Mo.
Manufacturers of Nalco Candle Flame and Candyl-
beme Lamps.
PRESIDENT
Charles M. Rice
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Mrs. E. O. Cohn and D. R. Cohen
TREASURER, SECRETARY AND GENERAL
SALES MANAGER
Louis Lander
Novelty Scenic Studios, Inc.
320 West 4Sth Street
New York City
Draperies, Stage Rigging, Interior Decorating.
Stage Curtains and Murals.
N. C. Nussbaumer
2921 West Van Buren Street
Chicago. III.
Stage Consultant; Stage Hardware, Rigging and
Specialties.
Oakland Textile Company
461 4th Avenue
Ne^v York City
Manufacturers of drapery and upholstery fabrics.
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Operadio Manufacturing Connpany
St. Charles, III.
Manufacturers of power amplifiers, theatre ampli-
fiers, public address equipment, electro-dynamic
speakers for public address and radio sets.
PRESIDENT
J. McWiLLiAMs Stone
SECRETARY ANU TREASURER
Laurence A. King
SALES MANAGER
Laurehcp a. King
Ozone Air, Inc.
4000 S. Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturers of Ozone generators for air purifi-
cation, blowers and curtain control apparatus.
PRESIDENT
C. SCHERPNESS
The Paine Connpany
2949-51 Carroll Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of toggle bolts, lead and steel ex-
pansion shells, countersunk washers and finn
head bolts.
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
M. H. Paine
PRESIDENT
E. C. Hall
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Wm. Hall
TREASURER
E. C. Hall, Jr.
The Pantaso+e Company, inc.
250 Park Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of artificial leather and upholstery
material for theatre seats.
SALES MANAGER
P. J. Rickey
Patent Scaffolding Company, Inc.
1550 Dayton Street
Chicago, HI.
Manufacturers of safety ladders and scaffolding.
The Peabody Seating Co.
North Manchester, Ind.
Manufacturers of theatre chairs.
PRESIDENT
T. A. Peabody
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
F. J. GiNGERICK
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
C. F Phillips
Pictur-Fone Company
212 West North Street
Lima, Ohio
Manufacturers of sound equipment for theatres;
public address systems and call systems.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
H. P. Maus
GENERAL MANAGER
A. H. SCHURR
CHIEF ENGINEER
T. W. EWING
Pioneer Photo Electric Co.
42c Broome Street
New York City
Manufacturers of photo cells.
Operadio — Projection
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
2200 Grant Building
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Manufacturers of plate glass, safety glass, paint
and varnish.
PRESIDENT
H. S. Wherrett
VICE-PRESIDENT
H. B. HiGGINS
SECRETARY
C. S. Lamb
TREASURER
F. W. Currier
DIRECTOR OF SALES— VICE-PRESIDENT
F. W. JUDSON
ADVERTISING MANAGER
(Glass)
E. L. Patton
ADVERTISING MANAGER
(Paint)
E. J. Allee
74 warehouses and branches.
Platter Sound Products Corporation
North Vernon, Indiana
Manufacturers of Phototone Talkafilm sound
reproducing equipment, sound heads and ampli-
fiers.
Porcelain Metals, Inc.
28-20 Borden Avenue
Long Island City, N. Y.
Manufacturers of building material.
Robert E. Power Studios
1717 Cordova Street
Los Angeles, Calif.
Stage equipment and furnishings, theatre deco-
rating.
Walter G. Preddey
187 Golden Gate,
San Francisco, Cal.
Manufacturers of high intensity lamps, reels, com-
plete sound equipment, ticket holders, theatre
record ledgers, coin racks, mirror dissolvers, or
stereopticons, grid and wire wound rheostats.
PROPRIETOR
Walter G. Preddey
MANAGER
Robert Bemis
SECRETARY
Chas. Anderson
SUPERINTENDENT OF SHOP
M. Lewis
Preferred Utilities Company
2i W. 60th Street
Nezv York City
Manufacturers of air conditioning controls and
grilles.
Progressive Reeltone Corp.
P. 0. Box 5
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturers of ventilating equipment.
Projection Optics Company, Inc.
330 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, N. Y.
Manufact'j' ers of motion picture projection lenses.
PRESIDENT
William Fouquet
\'ICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Bernard Rose
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Pyrene — Richards
Pyrene Manufacfuring Company
560 Belmont Avenue
Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of special automatic projector fire
extinguisher and electric cut-off. All types of .
hand fire extinguishers.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Edward A. Clapp
VICE-PRESIDENT
Edward J. Waring
VICE-PRESIDENT
Edward G. Weed
Quality Slide Company
6 E. Lake Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of organ slides, effect slides, adver-
tising slides.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Harry S. Block
SECRETARY-TREASURER
M. S. Block
RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc.
RCA Radiotron Division
201 No. Front Street
Camden, N. J.
Manufacturers of sound equipment tubes.
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
E. N. Deacon
RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc.
RCA Victor Division
Camden, N. J.
Manufacturers of sound recording equipment for
motion picture producers; sound reproducing
equipment for theatres.
PRESIDENT
E. T. Cunningham
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
G. K. Throckmorton
MANAGER PHOTOPHONE SALES
E. M. Hartley
TREASURER
J. D. Cook
Racon Electric Company, Inc.
52 East \9th Street
New York Ciiy
Manufacturers of public address equipment, horn
units, loudspeakers, horns, baffles and projection
apparatus.
PRESIDENT
A. I. Abrahams
MANAGER
Samuel Davis
PURCHASING AGENT
R. L. Allan
Export Agents: M. Simons & Sons Co.. 25
Warren Street, New York, N. Y.
Radio-Mat Slide Company, inc.
1819 Broadway
New York Citv
Manufacturers of typewriter slides.
MANAGER
W. C. VOIGHT
Ransley Studios
108 No. Dearborn St.
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of slides, transparencies.
J. F. Ransley
Raytheon Manufacturing Co.
190 Willow Street
Waltham, Mass.
Manufacturers of rectifiers to eliminate A batteries
in all sound systems.
Raven Screen Corporation
137-139 East 25th Street
New_ York City
Manufacturers of motion picture screens for sound
or silent pictures; for theatrical and non-the
atrical use.
PRESIDENT
A. L. Raven
VICE-PRESIDENT
F. A. Raven
SFCRETARY-TREASURER
E. D. Reif
Republic Steel Corporation
Republic Building
Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturers of Enduro stainless steel which is
used as decorative trim on theatre buildings,
fronts — signs, canopies, bulletin frames — interiors,
etc. Toncan enameling Iron — used for theatre
buildings, fronts, etc.
PRESIDENT
R. J. Wysor
SECRETARY-TREASURER
W. W. Hancock
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
N. W. FoY
ADVERTISING MANAGER
S. A. Knisley
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
T. M. GiRDLER
Reversible Collar Company
111 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, Mass.
Makers of Belmont shirt fronts and collars for
theatre ushers.
Reynolds Corporation
609 No. LaSalle Street
Chicago, J II.
Heating, Ventilating. Humidifying, Cooling and
Air Conditioning Equipment.
A. P. Brown
E. B. Brown, Jr.
Reynolds Electric Company
2651 W. Congress Street, Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of color lighting and electric con-
trol equipment for signs, canopies and marquees.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
W L. Laib
BRANCH
New York- City, 256 W. 31st St.
Richards- Wilcox Manufacturing
Company
174 Third Street, Aurora, III.
Manufacturers of theatre ctirtain operators.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
W. H. Fitch
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Milton D. Tones
SUPERINTENDENT
P. L. Hoffman
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J. E. Robin, inc.
344 West 44th Street
New York City
Wholesale engineer. Domestic and foreifin ci|ui))
ment consultant.
Rockbestos Products Corporation
Nezv haven, Connecticut
Manufacturers of asbestos insulated motion pic-
ture cable for projectors, spot lights, effect ma-
chines, etc. Heatproof and fireproof. Available
through jobbers or direct.
Roman Art Company, Inc.
2700-02-04-06 Locust Boulevard
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of lighting fixtures.
PRESIDENT
Vincent G. Borghesi
VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
U. Barsanti
SECRETARY
A. Borghesi
ADVERTISING MANAGER
O. A. McFadden
Rosco Laboratories
367 Hudson Avenue
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Manufacturers of film cement, cleaner, lacquer,
splicer, scale, emulsion remover, humidifying
liquid; lamp coloring, gelatine color screens or
filters, fire extinguisher liquid, perfume spray,
perfume wall cones, projectionist's tool kits, gum-
off, aluminum paint and fire proofing compound.
PROPRIETOR
S. K. ROSENSTEIN
Roxbury Carpet Company
Central Street
Saxonville, Mass.
Manufacturers and distributors of carpets and
rugs.
PRESIDENT
J. F. Brown
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. S. Howe
TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER
S. R. Haines
Royal Zenith Sound Projectors, Inc.
636 Eleventh Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of Sound Equipment and Motion
Picture Projectors.
PRESIDENT
Morris Legendre
SECRETARY-TREASURER
E. H. B. WAtsoN
S. O. S. Corporation
628-644 Eleventh Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers and Distributors of Sound Equip-
ment, Projection Apparatus, Rectifiers, Opera
Chairs, Draperies and Theatre Accessories.
SUPPLEMENTARY COMPANIES
Sales On Sound Corp. and Service On Sound
Corp. with same address and personnel.
PRESIDENT
T. A. Tanney
VICE-PRESIDENT
Arthur Arce
SECRETARY-TREASURER
M. E. Edelston
Robin — SIcour-Nu
COMPTROLLER
David L. Mendel
SALES PROMOTION MANAGER
F. Louis Friedman
CHIEF ENGINEER
Jack Rifkin
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Stanley Press
Sanozone Company
1127 Roy Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers of air perfumes for theatre use.
Sarvas Electrical Company
60 Rutledge Street
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Manufacturers of battery charging equipment.
- Sealed Joint Products Co., Inc.
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York City
Manufacturers of glass tile.
Servel, Inc.
Morton Avenue and Illinois Street
Evansville, Ind.
Manufacturers of Electrolux Refrigerators.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Axel L. Wenner-Gren
PRESIDENT
Louis RUTHENBURG
VICE-PRESIDENTS
H. A. Strong
F. E. Sellman
W. E. Baker
Dr. Wm. R. Hainsworth
George S. Jones, Jr.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
N. I. Townsend
COMPTROLLER
Rudolph Schnakenburg
ASST. SECRETARY AND ASST. TREASURER
C. B. Freeman
T. K. Lease
BRANCH
Chicago, 111., 549 W. Randolph Street.
Showman's Press
509 No. Wells Street
Chicago, III.
Printers of theatre programs, heralds and date
strips.
PROPRIETOR
E. H. Newquist
Shure Brothers
225 West Huron Street
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of microphones, phonograph pick-
ups, and accessories.
GENERAL MANAGER
S. N. Shure
F'ACTORY
225 West Huron Street.
Skour-Nu, Inc.
158 W. 22nd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of cleaning compounds.
PRESIDENT
L. D. Leon
GENERAL MANAGER
Aaron Levy
IN CHARGE OF THEATRES
H. Hollander
THE
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)ane — ^Tylac
IN CHARGE OF HOTELS. RESTAURANTS
AND INSTITUTIONS
L. Holland
IN CHARGE OF RETAIL DISTRIBUTION
D. LiPPMAN
W. & J. Sloane, Inc.
(Selling Agents Division)
295 Fifth Avenue
New York City
Selling Agents for floor-covering manufacturers.
PRESIDENT
W. E. S. Griswold
ADVERTISING MANAGER
John E. Devine
The Sonolux Company
3 Central Avenue
East Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of exciter lamps, exciters, photo
cells, mercury vapor charger bulbs.
PRESIDENT
William R. Baldwin
Sonotone Corporation
19 IVest 44th Street
New York City
Manufacturing Division specializing in theatre and
other scientific hearing aids.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
Dean Babbitt
THEATRE DIVISION
Stephen Davenport
South Bend Lathe Works
425 East Madison Street
South Bend, Ind.
Manufacturers of lathe cutting machines.
PRESIDENT
J. J. O'Brien
GENERAL SALES MANAGERS
F. C. Erhart
R. E. Frushour
The Spencer Turbine Company
Hartford. Conn.
Manufacturers of portable vacuum equipment and
organ blowers.
SALES MANAGER
R. A. Brackett
Standard Manufacturing Company
Cambridge City, Indiana
Manufacturers of theatre chairs.
The Standard Ticket Register Corp.
1600 Broaway
New York City
Manufacturers of tickets and ticket machines.
GENERAL MANAGER
George Mead
BRANCHES
Cleveland, Chicago. Seattle.
The Strong Electric Corporation
2501 Lagrange Street
Toledo, O.
Manufacturers of Automatic Reflector Arc Lamps
(both Low and High Intensity); 45 amoere arc
for Suprex; Rectifiers-single 15 amp. and single
30, 45 and 60 ampere; Ballast Rheostats.
VICE-PRESIDENT AND MANAGER
Harry H. Strong
PURCHASING AGENT
Glen Shepler
Tayic
Suerth
190 No. State St.
Chicago, III.
Theatre decorating and furnishings.
lor Manufacturing Co.
4000 5". Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturers of air conditioning equipment ano
blowers.
PRESIDENT
R. G. Taylor
SECRETARY
J. R. TiMMONS
Tele-Radio Corporation
86 Shipman Street
Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of Gordos rectifier bulbs for the
motion picture industry.
Theatre Screen Corporation
Roosevelt, N. Y.
Manufacturers of sound screens and all types of
n^n-theatrical screens for schools, industries, etc.
Robert T. Rasmussen
Tiffin Scenic Studios
Tiffin. O.
Manufacturers of stage scenery, stage draperies.
stage rigging, curtain controls, and auditorium
draperies.
BUSINESS MANAGER
P. T. Sennett
PRODUCTION MANAGER
E. E. O'Connell
Trimm Radio Manufacturing Co.
1770 West Bertcau Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of hearing aids and amplifiers.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Chas. a. Bottorff
VICE-PRESIDENT
Paul A. Bottorff
The Troy Sunshade Company
Troy, Ohio
Manufacturers of chrome-plated metal furniture
and outdoor summer furniture.
PRESIDENT
Bond Houser, Sr.
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. Philippi, Jr.
TREASURER
J. E. Schneider
SECRETARY, GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Bond Houser, Jr.
ADVERTISING MANAGER
H. Coleman Scott
Tylac Company
Greelv and High Streets
Monticello. III.
Manufacturers of composition wall tile, panels.
wood grains, marble effects and refrigerator
parts.
IRESIDENT
Phillip H. Cruikshank
\ICE-PRESIDENT
Allen F. Moore
SECRETARY
William T. Lodge
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The Typhoon Air Conditioning Company
affiliated with the
ICE AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
252 PVest 26th St.
New York City
Complete cooling, ventilating, heating and air con-
ditioning service.
PRESIDENT
J. F. Dailey
TREASURER
E. L. Garfield
Union Fibre Company, Inc.
Winona, Minn.
Manufacturers of acoustical felt and insulating
materials.
PRESIDENT
C. D. Tearse
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. T. Miller
SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER
W. L. Miller
TREASURER
Frank Horton
United States Air Conditioning Corp.
Northwest Terminal
Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturers of coolinpr and ventilating systems
for theatres up to 4,000 seats. Successors to
Kooler-Aire Engineering Corp. and Arctic-Nu-
Air Corporation.
PRESIDENT
H. E. KOPALD
VICE-PRESIDENT AND SALES MANAGER
A. S. Feinberg
TREASURER
M. KoPALD
SECRETARY
A. A. Feinberg
United States Gypsum Company
300 IV. Adams Street
Chicaqo, III.
Manufacturer of insulation material and buildin.t;
products.
PRESIDENT
O. M. Knode
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
SALES
W. L. Keady
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
L. H. Atkinson
GENERAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
M. H. Basquin
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
ENGINEERING
J. H. NOLD
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF
PURCHASES
J. P. Sanger
SECRETARY-TREASURER
C. H. Shaver
U. S. Plywood Co., Inc.
103 Park Avenue
New York, N. Y.
Manufacturers of building material.
Universal Reels Corp.
9-16 Thirty-seventh Avenue
Lonp Island City, N. Y.
Manufacturers of reels.
Typhoon-Ward
Universal Sound System, Inc.
lOth & Allegheny Avenues
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers of Sound Devices.
SALES MANAGER
Philip S. Malickson
The Upson Co.
10 Upson Point
Lockport, N'. Y.
Manufacturers of processed board, Decotilc,
Artwal, fibre tile, Rediprep.
Vallen, Inc.
Akron, O.
Manufacturer of Noiseless All-Steel Safety Track
Noiseless Curved Track, Aero-Speed Control
straight lift control, junior curtain control, No
12 economy control, light duty control, auto
matic screen modifier, adjustable volume venti
lating fan, electrical awning operators, darkening
shade operators, window shade operators.
PRESIDENT AND OWNER
E. J. Vallen
Viking Air Conditioning Corp.
Cor. Centre and Winslow Streets
Cleveland. O.
Manufacturers of CirCOOLators (large, slow
speed exhaust and circulating fans).
PRESIDENT
Marion I. Levy
TREASURER AND SECRETARY
C. S. Levy
GENERAL SALES MANAGER
W. E. Van Horne
ADVERTISING MANAGER
M. I. Levy
Viking Products Corp.
330 W^. A2nd Street
Nezv York City
Manufacturers of indoor electric signs and special
lighting.
The Vltaprint Company
729 5". Wabash Avenue
Chicago. III.
Manufacturers of photographic reproductions for
theatre promotion.
Voigt Company
\2th & Montgomery Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufacturers and designers of lighting fixtures,
drinking fountains, illuminated mirrors, exit and
direction signs.
Wagner Sign Service, Inc.
123 West 64th Street
New York City
Manufacturers of patented cast aluminum silhouette
and Duo-Silo attraction letters.
Walker-American Corporation
800 Beaumont Street
St. Louis, Mo.
Manufacturers of sound screens.
Ward Leonard Electric Company
Mount Vernon, N. Y.
Manufacturers of Vitrohm dimiiiery, rheostats,
faders. etc.
PRESIDENT
L. Kebler
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Weather — Weston
VICE-PRESIDENT
D. J. Burns
TREASURER
L. H. Haight
SALES MANAGER
A. A. Berard
Agents in principal cities of the world.
Weather Control Corp.
441 Lexington Avenue
New York City
Manufacturers of air conditioning and ventilating
equipment.
Weber Machine Corporation
59 Rutter Street
Rochester, N. Y.
Manufacturers of Syncrofilm Sound Equipment and
Syncrofilm Professional and Portable Sound
Projectors.
EXPORT OFFICE
100 Varick Street, New York, N. Y. Cable
Address: "Romos".
The Webster Company
5622 Blooming dale Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturer of amplifiers and accessories.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
R. F. Blash
CHIEF ENGINEER
Joseph Erwood
Webster Electric Company
Racine, Wis.
Manufacturers of electric phonograph pick-up.
PRESIDENT
S A LOEB
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. C. Kleckner
SECRETARY
P. G. Crewe
Wenzel Company
2509 So. State Street
Chicago, 111.
Manufacturers of Wenzel Ace projectors, motion
picture machine repair parts and accessories
for projection room.
OWNER
Mack Wenzel
West Disinfecting Company
42-16 Barn Street
Long Island City, N. Y.
Manufacturers of disinfectants, liquid soap, paper
towels, insecticides and deodorants.
Western Electric Company
195 Broadway
New York City
PRESIDENT
Edgar S. Bloom
VICE-PRESIDENTS
C. G. Stoll
W. F. HOSFORD
W. T. Teague
J. W. Bancker
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
COUNSEL
T. Brooke Price
VICE-PRESIDENTS AND WORKS
MANAGERS
Hawthorne Works
C. L. Rice
Kearny Works
F. W. Bierwirth
Point Breeze
W. H. Meese
COMPTROLLER
R. H. Gregory
TREASURER
F. H. Leggett
SECRETARY
H. B. GiLMORE
DIRECTOR PUBLIC RELATIONS
P. L. Thomson
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
G. A. Johnson
ADVERTISING MANAGER
W. A. Wolff
PLANTS
Hawthorne; Chicago, 111.; Baltimore, Md.;
Kearny, N. J.; Queensboro, L. I., N. Y.
Western Felt Works
4029-4133 Ogden Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of Acoustical Westfelt.
PRESIDENT
Henry Faurot
VICE-PRESIDENT
Henry Faurot, Jr.
TREASURER
Wm. S. Faurot
SECRETARY AND GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
J. A. Hessler
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing
Company
East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Manufacturers of theatre switchboards, panelboards
(Nofuze), power switchboards, air conditioning
equipment, safety switches, fans, "_De-ion"
breakers, air breakers, oil breakers, motion pic-
ture projection equipment, motor-generators,
control and motors for pumps, ventilating fans
and blowers, rectigon and rectox units, lighting
equipment, floodlights, lamps, watercoolers,
vacuum cleaners, hand vacuums, and decorative
Micarta for paneling and entrances.
PRESIDENT
F. A. Merrick
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
N. G. Symonds
GENERAL ADVERTISING MANAGER
Ralph Leavenworth
BRANCHES
Distributed by National Theatre Supply Com-
pany.
Westinghouse Lamp Division
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Company
150 Broadway
New York City
Illuminating engineers and manufacturers of Mazdt
incandescent electric lamps of all sizes.
VICE-PRESIDENT
D. S. YOUNGHOLM
TREASURER
T. J. Illing
FACTORIES
Bloomfield, N. J.; Trenton, N. J.: Belleville,
N. J.
Weston Electrical instrument
Corporation
614 Frelinghuysen Ave.
Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of electrical measuring instruments
and their accessories.
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PRESIDENT
E. F. Weston
VICE-PRESIDENT
Caxton Brown
SECRETARY
Caxton Brown
TREASURER
E. R. Mellen
Wheeler Reflector Co.
275 Congress Street
Boston, Mass
Manufacturers of industrial reflectors and street
lighting equipment.
M. J. Whitall Associates. Ltd.
Worcester, Mass.
Manufacturers of plain and figured Wilton rugs
and carpets seamed and seamless, plain velvet
Broadloom, Chenilles, and sole manufacturers
in the United States of machine made Turkish
knotted rugs.
The Wilcox Company
Athol, Mass.
Manufacturers of Pyroloid dresserware.
Willard Storage Battery Company
246 E. IZlst Street
Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturers of Storage Batteries.
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
S. W. ROLPH
Williams Screen Co.
93-5-7 North Case Avenue
Akron, O.
Manufacture and refinish screens.
PRESIDENT
Harry C. Williams
SALES MANAGER
F. P. Bloomfield, Sr.
The Wisconsin Chair Company
Port Washington, Wis.
Manufacturers of theatre chairs, portables and
public seating of all kinds.
Wittenmeier Machinery Company
850 N. Spaulding Avenue
Chicago, III.
Contractors for air cooling systems and refrigerat-
ing equipment.
PRESIDENT
Stephen Sholtes
VICE-PRESIDENT
E. F. Bergmann
SECRETARY
A. F. Hunt
Edward H. Wolk
1018 5. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of projector parts for all standard
projectors; stands and magazines for Simplex
and Powers; automatic enclosed rewinds; rewind
tables; film cabinets; specialties.
Wheeler — Zimmermann
SECRETARY
Joseph Marks
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Ira Kutok
o
Wolverine Blower Works
142 Prospect Avenue. N. E.
Grand Rapids. Mich.
Manufacturers of ventilating equipment.
Wood Conversion Company
360 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, 111.
Manufacturers of Balsam-Wool Acoustical Blanket
and Nu-Wood (Interior Finish).
Workstel Studios
34 East 23rd Street
New York City
Manufacturers of photo enlargements, lobby dis-
plays and slides.
Wright-DeCoster, Inc.
2233 University Avenue
St. Paul, Minn.
Manufacturers of Nokoil and dynamic reproducers.
PRESIDENT
D. H. Wright
SECRETARY-TREASURER
D. W. DeCoster
The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company
121 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, O.
Manufacturers of musical instruments, organs,
pianos and accordions.
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Rudolph H. Wurlitzer
PRESIDENT
Farney R. Wurlitzer
VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL
MANAGER
R. C. Rolfing
York Ice Machinery Corporation
York, Pa.
Manufacturers of refrigerating and air condition-
ing equipment.
York Safe and Lock Company
York, Pa.
Manufacturers of safes, burglary chests and vault
doors.
PRESIDENT
S. FoRRY Laucks
BRANCHES
New York City, 102 Maiden Lane, 101 Park
Avenue; Chicago, 111., 217 West Monroe Street;
San Francisco, Howard and Main Street; Bos-
ton, Mass., 98 Sudbury Street; Philadelphia,
Pa., 711 Chestnut Street; Baltimore, Md., 7 W.
Redwood Street; Miami, Florida, 2900 South-
west Fourth Street; Houston, Te-xas, 902
Louisiana Street. And other principal cities.
John Zimmermann & Sons
Erie & Castor Avenues
Philadelphia, Pa.
Makers of fine mohairs and friezes.
PRESIDENT ,
William Zimmermann
SECRETARY-TREASURER
R. C. Kelley
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THEATRE SUPPLY DEALERS
A DIRECTORY OF CONCERNS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS OVER RESTRICTED TERRITORIES
ALABAMA
QUEEN FEATURE SERVICE, INC.. THE.
19121/$ Morris Avenue, Birmingham. Ala. All
classes equipment. General repair service. Mem-
ber ITSDA.
ARIZONA
ARIZONA FILM SUPPLY CO., 84 W. PenninR-
ton Street, Tucson, Ariz. All classes equipment.
CALIFORNIA
BRECK PHOTOPLAY SUPPLY COMPANY,
1969 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Aneeles, Calif.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
Member ITSDA.
FILBERT, JOHN P., COMPANY, 1956 S. Ver-
mont Avenue, Los Angreles, Calif. All classes
equipment. General repair service. Member
ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
121 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. Calif.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
1961 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
PREDDEY THEATRE SUPPLIES, WALTER
G., 187 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco,
Calif. All classes equipment. General repair
service. Member ITSDA.
PROJECTION EQUIPMENT & MAINTENANCE
COMPANY, 1975 S. Vermont Avenue. Los
Ang-eles. Calif. All classes equipment. Projec-
tion and sound equipment repairing:.
SHEARER. B. F., COMPANY, 243 Golden Gate
Avenue, San Francisco, Calif. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service. Member ITSDA.
SLIPPER, J., & CO., LTD., 1968 S. Vermont
Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service. Member ITSDA.
WESTERN THEATRICAL EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY. 225 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco,
Calif. All classes equipment. General repair
service. Member ITSDA.
COLORADO
GRAHAM BROTHERS THEATRE EQUIP-
MENT, 546 Lincoln Street. Denver. Colo. All
classes equipment. Stage, sound projection
equipment repairing. Member ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
2106 Broadway, Denver, Colo. All classes equip-
ment. General repair jervice.
CONNECTICUT
MODERN THEATRE EQUIPMENT CORPORA-
TION, THE, 133 Meadow Street, New Haven,
Conn. All classes equipment. General repair
service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
122 Meadow Street, New Haven, Conn. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
BEN LUST, 919 New Jersey Avenue. N. W
Washington, D. C. All classes equipment. Gen-
eral repair service.
FLORIDA
BURGERT, W. C. INC.. 117 S. Franklin Street.
Tampa. Fla. All classes equipment. General
repair service.
GEORGIA
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
187 Walton_ Street, N. W.. Atlanta, Ga. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
WIL-KIN THEATRE SUPPLY CORP.. 156 Wal-
ton St., Atlanta, Ga. All classes equipment.
General repair service. Member ITSDA.
ILLINOIS
FULTON. E. E., COMPANY, 1018 South Wabash
Avenue, Chicago, 111. All classes equipment.
General repair service.
GOLDBERG, JOE, Inc., 823 S. Wabash Avenue,
Chicago, III. All classes equipment. General
repair service. Member ITSDA.
GUERCIO & BARTHEL COMPANY, 908 S.
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. All classes equip-
ment. Chair and projection equipment repair-
ing. Member ITSDA.
MIDWEST THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
910 _S. Michigan Avenue. Chicago. 111. All classes
equipment. Projector repairing.
MOVIE SUPPLY CO., LTD., 844 S. Wabash
Avenue, Chicago, 111. All classes equipment.
General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
825 _S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. All classes
equipment. Equipment repair service.
INDIANA
GER-BAR, INC., 442 N. Illinois Street, Indian-
apolis, Ind. All classes equipment. General re-
pair service. Member ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
436 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
IOWA
DES MOINES THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
1121 High Street, Des Moines. la. All classes
equipment. General repair service. Member
ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
1115 High Street, Des Moines, la. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
SERVICE THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 514-12th
St., Des Moines, Iowa. All classes equipment.
Projection and sound equipment repairing.
KANSAS
SOUTHWEST THEATRE EQUIPMENT CO..
309 W. Douglas Avenue, Wichita. Kans. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
KENTUCKY
FALLS CITY THEATRE EQUIPMENT CO..
211 W. Jeflferson Street. Louisville. Ky. All
classes equipment. General repair service. Mem-
ber ITSDA.
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1202
SHECKLERS THEATRE & STAGE EQXnP-
MENT, 722 West Jefferson Street, Louisville,
Ky. Sound and public address equipment. Gen-
eral repair service.
LOUISIANA
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO., 201-207 Magazine
St New Orleans, La. All classes equipment.
LOUISIANA MOTION PICTURE EQUIPMENT
CO., 226 South Liberty Street, New Orleans, La.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 220 S.
Liberty Street, New Orleans, La. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
MAINE
MAINE THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 507 Forest
Avenue, Portland, Me. All classes equipment.
General repair service.
MARYLAND
DUSMAN MOTION PICTURE SUPPLIES, J. F.,
213 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Md. All classes
equipment. Mechanical, electrical and stage
equipment repairing. Member ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
417 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Md. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
O'HARES INDEPENDENT THEATRE SUP-
PLY, 3828 Tudor Arms, Baltimore, Md. All
classes equipment. Projector repairing.
MASSACHUSETTS
CAPITOL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY. 28
Piedmont Street, Boston, Mass. All classes
equipment. General repair service. Member
ITSDA.
INDEPENDENT THEATRE SUPPLY COM-
PANY, INC.. 47-49 Church Street, Boston, Mass.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
40 Piedmont Avenue, Boston, Mass. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
NEW EINGLAND MOTION PICTURE EQUIP-
MENT CORP.. 356 Worthington Street, Spring-
field, Mass. All classes equipment. Projection
and sound equipment repairing.
MICHIGAN
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY, 208 W.
Montcalm, Detroit, Mich. All classes equipment.
General repair service. Member ITSDA
McARTHUR THEATRE EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY, 2501 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
Member ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
2312-14 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Mich. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
OLIVER THEATRE SUPPLY, INC., 210 W.
Montcalm Street, Detroit, Mich. All classes
equipment. General repair service. Member
ITSDA.
MINNESOTA
CINEMA SUPPLIES, INC., 38 Glenwood Avenue,
Minneapolis, Minnesota. All classes equipment.
General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
56 Glenwood Avenue. Minneapolis, Minn. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
WESTERN THEATRE EQUIPMENT EX-
CHANGE, INC., 45 Glenwood, Minneapolis.
Minn. All classes equipment. Pro.iection and
sound equipment repairing.
Louisiana — New York
MISSOURI
ERKER BROS. OPTICAL CO.. 610 Olive St.. St.
Louis, Mo. All classes equipment. Projection
and sound equipment repairing.
EXHIBITORS SUPPLY CO.. 3236-38 Olive Street,
St. Louis, Mo. All classes equipment. Projec-
tion and sound equipment repairing. Member
ITSDA.
INDEPENDENT THEATRE SUPPLY COM-
PANY, 115 West 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY.
223 W. 18th Street. Kansas City, Mo. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY.
3210 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
STEBBINS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY, 1804 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Mo.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
Members ITSDA.
NEBRASKA
QUALITY THEATRE SUPPLY CORP., 1511
Davenport Street, Omaha, Neb. All classes
equipment. Projection and sound equipment re-
pairing. Member ITSDA.
SOF (SOUND ON FILM) COMPANY. 212 N.
Spruce St.. Ogallalla, Neb. All classes equip-
ment. Projector repair service.
SCOTT BALLANTYNE COMPANY, 219 North
16th St., Omaha, Neb. All classes equipment.
Projection and sound equipment repairing.
WESTERN THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 214 N. ISth
Street, Omaha. Neb. All classes equipment.
Member ITSDA.
NEW MEXICO
EASTERN NEW MEXICO THEATRE SUPPLY
CO.. Clovis, N. M. All classes equipment.
NEW YORK
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., 341
W. 44th Street, New York, N. Y. All classes
equipment. General repair service. Member
ITSDA.
ART CRAFT THEATRE EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY, 108 West 46th Street, New York, N. Y.
All classes equipment.
AUBURN THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
5 Court Street. Auburn, N. _Y. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service.
BECKER THEATRE EQUIPMENT, INC., 492
Pearl Street, Buffalo, N. Y. All classes equip-
ment. Projection and sound equipment repairing.
BEHREND MOTION PICTURE SUPPLY
HOUSE. INC.. 630 9th Avenue, New York.
N'. Y. All classes equipment.
CAPITOL MOTION PICTURE SUPPLY COR-
PORATION, 630 9th Avenue, New York. N. Y.
All classes equipment. Motor generator, rheo-
stat and projector repairing. Member ITSDA.
CINEMA SUPPLY COMPANY, 575 Eleventh
Avenue, New York. N. Y. Reconditioned pro-
jection and sound equipment. Projection and
sound equipment repairing.
CONSOLIDATED THEATRE SUPPLY COR-
PORATION, 1600 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
National distribution on mail order plan.
CONTINENTAL THEATRE ACCESSORIES.
INC., 325 W. 44th Street, New York. N. , Y.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
Member ITSDA.
CROWN MOTION PICTURE SUPPLIES COR-
PORATION, 311 W. 44th Street, Nevy York,
N. Y. All classes equipment. General repair
service. Member ITSDA.
THE
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ALMANAC
1203
North Carolina — Rhode Island
EMPIRE THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY.
INC.. 42 Orange Street. Albany. N. Y. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
EMPIRE THEATRE SUPPLY CORPORATION,
334 W. 44th Street, New York, N. _Y. All classes
equipment. General repair service. Member
ITSDA.
HOTEL & THEATRE CARPET COMPANY. 427
West 42nd St.. New York City. Carpet jobbers.
National distribution on mail order plan.
HORNSTEIN. JOE. INC.. 630 9th Avenue, New
York, N. Y. All classes equipment. General
repair service. Member ITSDA.
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE. ACCESSORIES
CORPORATION, 636 Eleventh Ave., New York,
N. Y. All classes equipment. National distribu-
tion on mail order plan. General repair service.
KAPLAN MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY
COMPANY, INC., SAM, 729 Seventh Avenue,
New York. N. Y. Sound and projection equip-
ment. Sound and projection equipment repair-
ing.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
92 Gold Street, New York, N. _ Y. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
498-500 Pearl Street. Buflfalo, N. Y.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY.
1S60 Broadway, New York.
SEYMOUR PREMIUMS. INC., 358 West 44th St.,
New York Citv.
S. O. S.^ CORPORATION, 636 Eleventh Avenue,
New York, N. Y. All classes equipment. Na-
tional distribution on mail order plan. General
repair service.
THEATRE SOUND SERVICE, 65 Atlantic Av-
enue, Rochester, N. Y. All classes equipment.
General repair service.
UNITED PROTECTOR & FILM CORPORA-
TION. 228 Franklin Street. BufTalo, _N. Y. All
classes equipment. Projector repair service.
Member ITSDA.
WHOLESALE RADIO SERVICE COMPANY.
INC.. 100 6th Avenue. New York. N. Y. Sound
and public address equipment. National dis-
tribution on mail order plan.
NORTH CAROLINA
HOLLAND SOUND AND VISION CO.. 216 S.
Green St.. Greensboro. N. C. All classes equip-
ment. Projection and sound equipment repair-
ing.
MUTUAL THEATRE SUPPLY CO.. 124-126 E.
Washington St.. Greensboro. N. C. All classes
equipment. Projection and sound equipment re-
pairing.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY'.
222 W. Fourth Street. Charlotte. N. C. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
TAYLOR. W. R.. 612 Toyner Street. Greensboro,
N. C. Scenery and general stage equipment.
THE STANDARD THEATRE SUPPLY COM-
PANY. 126-128 East Washington Street, Greens-
boro, N. C. All classes equipment.
NORTH DAKOTA
McCarthy theatre supply company,
64 Fifth Street, N.. Fargo. N. Dak. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
OHIO
AKRON THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 1025 N. Main
Street, Akron, O. All classes equipment. Pro-
jection and sound equipment repairing.
AMERICAN THEATRE EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY. 165 N. High Street, Columbus. O. All
classes equipment. General repair service. Mem-
ber ITSDA.
AMERICAN THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
310 St. Clair Street, Toledo, O. All classes equip-
ment. Member ITSDA.
DAYTON THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY, 111
Volkenand Street, Dayton, O. Projector repair
service
MID-WEST THEATRE SUPPLY CO., Film Cen-
ter Bldg., Cincinnati, O. All classes equipment,
^^eneral repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY.
1637-39 Central Parkway. Cincinnati. O. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
2112 Payne Avenue. Cleveland, O. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
OLIVER THEATRE SUPPLY. INC.. 1607 E.
21st Street, Cleveland, O. All classes equipment.
General repair service. Member ITSDA.
PICTUR-FONE COMPA.NY, 212 W. North, Lima,
0. All classes equipment. General repair service.
SUPERIOR MOTION PICTURE SUPPLY COM-
PANY. 1701 E. 23rd Street. Cleveland, O. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
Member ITSDA.
OKLAHOMA
DYER THEATRE SUPPLY, INC., 7 North Lee
Street, Oklahoma City. Okla. All classes equip-
ment. Projection and sound equipment repairing.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
700 W. Grand Avenue, Oklahoma City, Okla.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
OKLAHOMA THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 700 West
Grand Ave.. Oklahoma City. Okla. All classes
equipment. Projection and sound equipment 'e-
pairing. Member ITSDA.
OREGON
AUDITORIUM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY COM-
PANY. 1216 N. W. Glisan Street. Portland, Ore.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
WESTERN SOUND EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
INC., 1923 N. W. Kearney Street, Portland, Ore.
Projection and sound equipment and staple sup-
plies. General repair service.
PENNSYLVANIA
CLEM'S MOTION PICTURE SUPPLY HOUSE.
INC., 1224 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. All
classes equipment. General repair service. Mem-
ber ITSDA.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
1225 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY
1721 Blvd. of the Allies. Pittsburgh. Pa. Al
classes equipment. General repair service.
PENN THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
309 N. 13th Street. Philadelphia. Pa. All classes
equipment. Projectors and ticket registers re
paired.
SEILER, ALVIN, 1711 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, Pa. All classes equipment.
A. & S. STEINBERG. 82 Van Braam St.. Pitts
burgh. Pa. All classes equipment. General re
pair service.
SUPEJIIOR MOTION PICTURE SUPPLY COM
PANY, 86 Van Braam Street, Pittsburgh, Pa
All classes equipment. General repair service
Member ITSDA.
RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND THEATRE SUPPLY COM-
PANY, 357 Westminster Street. Providence. _ R.
1. All classes equipment. General repair service.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
TRIO AMUSEMENT COMPANY, INC., Green-
ville. S. Carolina. All classes equipment. Gen-
eral repair service.
SOUTH DAKOTA
AMERICAN THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
2.M S. Main Street, Sioux Falls, S. Dak. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
TENNESSEE
AMERICAN THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
117-19 Seventh Avenue, N., Nashville, Tenn. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
MONARCH THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
494 S. Second Street, Memphis, Tenn. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
400 S- Second Street, IMemphis, Tenn. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
TEXAS
HARDIN THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY. 714
Hampton Road, Dallas, Tex. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service.
INDEPENDENT FILM EXCHANGE, 352 E.
Commerce. San Antonio.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
306 S. Harwood Street, Dallas, Tex. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
SOUTHWESTERN THEATRE EQUIPMENT
COMPANY, 510 Merchants & Manufacturers
Bldg., Houston, Tex. All classes equipment.
Projection and sound equipment repairing. Mem-
ber ITSDA.
TEXAS THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY, 2010
Tackson Street, Dallas, Tex. All classes equip-
ment. Projection and sound equipment repair-
ing.
UTAH
INTER-MOUNTAIN THEATRE SUPPLY COM
PANY, 142 E. First South Street, Salt Lake
City, Utah. All classes equipment. General re
pair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY
248 E, First South Street, Salt Lake City. Utah
All classes equipment. General repair service.
SERVICE THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY
INC., 256 E. First South Street, Salt Lake City
Utah. All classes equipment. General repair
service. Member ITSDA.
VERMONT
BOARDMAN THEATRE SUPPLY HOUSE, 30
Church Street, Burlington. Vt. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service.
VIRGINIA
DIXIE THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 432 Granby
Street, Norfolk, Va. All classes equipment. Gen-
eral repair service.
VIRGINIA THEATRE SUPPLY, 16 S. First
Street, Richmond, Va. All classes equipment.
South Carolina — Canada
V/ASHINGTON
MASTERPHONE SOUND CORPORATION. 2321
Second Avenue, Seattle, Wash. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service.
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
2400 First Avenue, Seattle, Wash. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
SHEARER, B. F., COMPANY, 2318 Second
Avenue, Seattle, Wash. All classes equipment.
Interior decorating service and supplies. Gen-
eral repair service. Member ITSDA.
THEATRE SUPPLY & SOUND SERVICE COM-
PANY. 617 First Avenue. Spokane, Wash. Ai'
classes equipment. General repair service.
WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON THEATRE SUPPLY, 506 State
Street. Charleston. W. Va. All classes equip-
ment. General repair service.
WISCONSIN
NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY,
725 W. Wells Street. Milwaukee, Wis. All classes
equipment. General repair service.
SMITH, RAY, COMPANY, THE, 635 N. 7th
Street, Milwaukee, Wis. All classes equipment.
General repair service. Member ITSDA.
CANADA
H. H. BURKO THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 1449
St. Alexander Street, Montreal, Que. All classes
equipment. Projection and sound equipment re-
pairing.
CANADIAN THEATRE & ELECTRICAL SUP-
PLIES, LTD., 61 Albert St., Toronto, Ont. A"
classes equipment. General repair service.
CANADIAN THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY.
366 Mayor Street. Montreal, Quebec, Can. All
classes equipment. Projector repairing.
CANADIAN THEATRE SUPPLY CO., 510
Canada Bldg., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Can. All
classes equipment. Projector repairing.
COLEMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY. 258 Victoria
Street, Toronto, Ontario, Can. Sound equip-
ment.
DOMINION THEATRE EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY, LTD., 21 Dundas Square, Toronto, On-
tario, Can. All classes equipment. General re-
pair service.
DOMINION THEATRE EQUIPMENT COM-
PANY, LTD., 1206 Burrard Street, Vancouver.
B. C. All classes equipment. General repai*"
service.
EMPIRE AGENCIES, LTD., 210-215 Bower Bldg..
543 Granville Street, Vancouver, B. C. Can.
All classes equipment. General repair service.
PERKINS ELECTRIC COMPANY. LTD., 2027
Bleury Street, Montreal, Quebec, Can. All
classes equipment. General repair service.
PERKINS ELECTRIC COMPANY. LTD.. 277
Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Can. All
classes equipment. Projection and sound equip-
ment repairing.
RICE, J. H., & CO., 202 Canada Building, Win-
nipeg, Man. All classes equipment. General re-
pair service
THEATRE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY.
906 Davie Street, Vancouver, B. C. Can. Al!
classes equipment. General repair service.
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Index to Special Articles
in Motion Picture Herald
Washington seethes with charges of chicanery in
"PoHtical" fihns; June 20, page 18.
Film reorganizations reported to Congress; June
27, page 13.
William Fox says his millions are gone, now he
must borrow; June 27, page 29.
Radio is threatened with "Decency Cleanup"; July
4, page 18.
Television "Arrives"; given public test; July 4,
page 25.
The Encyclical, its significance to the motion pic-
ture and the industry, by Terry Ramsaye; July
11, page 13.
$29,000,000 gain made in value of film stocks; July
11, page 64.
New deal screen activity scrutinized by industry;
July 18, page 13.
WPA sets out to buy way to theatre public, by
William R. Weaver; July 25, page 13.
Taxes "Freeze" admission prices, exhibitors find;
August 1, page 13.
Pathe, only newsreel bidder, gets WPA award;
August 1, page 15.
U. S. and courts eye unfair trade practices; Aug-
ust 1, page 25.
Hitler makes U. S. Olympic films advertise Ger-
many, by James P. Cunningham; August 8,
page 13.
Producers aim classics at 36,000,000 audience; Aug-
ust 15, page 13.
80O negro theatres in 32 states point to growing
demand; August 15, page 27.
Classroom films opening new $10,000,000 market ;
August 22, page 13.
51 million for talent is radio reply to theatre; Sep-
tember 5, page 13.
Hollywood writes half of nation's song hits; Sep-
tember 5, page 14.
Labor to use $250,000 to force music on theatres;
September 12, page 13.
Thalberg dies and Hollywood wonders about heir
to crown, by Terry Ramsaye; September 19,
page 17.
Marked trend toward reissues and repeats; Sep-
tember 26, page 13.
A poet revolutionizes British film publicity, by
Bruce Allan; September 26, page 17.
10,097 projectors for 17 million students; October
3, page 13.
95 circuits contract for 17,646 playdates in 3,700
theatres; October 10, page 13.
70% of grosses come from 52% of theatres; Octo-
ber 17, page 13.
Exhibitors resisting politicians' efforts to use screen
in_ campaign; October 31, page 13.
Spain's revolt laid to minority despite gains made
by labor, by Harry Chapin Plummer; November
7, pa^e 27.
"Fan Clubs" costing American public over $1,000,-
000 a year; November 21, page 35.
Allied asks jail terms for producer -exhibitors;
November 28, page ]3.
Radio's plan for broadcasting rights to fill star
roster dies aborning, by Gus McCarthy; Novem-
ber 28, page 16.
Chicago stores fight $6,000,000 chance games; De-
cember 5, page 13.
Exhibitors now taking to radio to sell shows; De-
cember 26, page 13.
Higher grosses, earnings presage great year ahead;
January 2, page 15.
Adolph Zukor, an appreciation on his twenty -fifth
anniversary in motion picture production, by
Terry Ramsaye; January 2, page 19.
The Elizabethan Era, and its new course of in-
dustry, by Al Lichtman; January 2, page 57.
"Queen Elizabeth" — as it might have been reviewed
m 1912, by Gus McCarthy; January 2, page 58.
The Biggest Money Making Stars of 1936; January
9, page 13.
Chance games in legal tangle in half of states •
January 16, page 15.
46 per cent of Hollywood's high bracket salaries go
to taxes; January 16, page 19.
Martin Johnson's death takes maker of wild animal
films; January 16, page 27.
900 more film accounts on books than year ago;
January 23, page 13.
100 newsreel cameramen cover inaugural for na-
tion's screens; January 23, page 15.
Radio paying $3,000,000 yearly for film talent, by
James P. Cunningham; January 23, page 33.
Film companies blanket radio with exhibitor aids;
January 30, page 13.
300 theatres are closed by flood in five states; Jan-
uary 30, page IS.
German film industry is pushed further toward
"Centralization"; January 30, page 63.
"Good Earth" opens East and West after four
years in the making, by Terry Ramsaye; Feb-
ruary 6, page 19.
95.379 theatres in world, 55,563 houses are wired;
February 6, page 32.
"B" filnls become issue of studio and theatre; Feb-
ruary 13, page 13.
Majors favor 66% of trade practice program; Feb-
ruary 13, page 15.
278 features delivered by eleven distributors; Feb-
ruary 20, page 13.
Death of J. J. McCarthy takes "Discoverer" of
Colleen Moore, by Terry Ramsaye; March 6, page
19.
Miracle in Academy Awards; most of Hollwood
agrees; by Gus McCarthy; March 13, page 60.
Films bear the burden of ad rate increases; March
27, page 13.
Virginia ham and caviar blend musically in "Mav-
time," by Joseph O'Sullivan; March 27, page 15.
Quigley Grand Award winners for 1936 are named
by executives; April 10, page 13.
First "preview" of '37-38 production plans of
twenty companies; Aprill7, page 13.
Nazis, Italy and Japan allied for film "war";
April 17, page 25.
Sex lure looms again, by Terry Ramsaye; April
24, page 14.
Governments aim quota arrows at Hollywood; May
1, page 19.
Cecil B. De Mille presents Quigley Awards to win-
ners in Hollywood; May 8, page 15.
40 per cent of all seats in 93 largest cities; one
for nine persons; May 8, page 51.
Large circuits add 100 houses in new expansion;
May 15, page 13.
Stage looks to technique of Hollywood for resusci-
tation, by Frederick W. Ayer; May 29, page 29.
Belgian theatre owners seek protection against
building, by Pierre Autre; May 29, page 33.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
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radio
• personalities on
air and screen
Internofionol MOTION PICTURE
ALMANAC
The Radio and the Screen;
Personalities on the Air
Radio continues to draw nearly all oi its "big nanne" performers, for commercial programs and
otherwise, from the motion picture talent rosters of Hollywood. Virtually every important Holly-
wood star or featured player now appears on the air, for a price, either in a series of programs
or, more frequently, as "guest star." Typical of film player, or film executive, appearances on the
air at the end of the 1936-37 season, are those which follow, bearing in mind, of course, that
many of Hollywood's screen players also appear either on the stage or in concerts — radio takes
them all.
CODE : All air performances followbig were by actors or actresses, unless otherwise
specified. (G) means Guest Appearance, and (S) indicates where the player is appearing
in a scries of broadcasts. Ne.xt appears the name of the air program, the name of the
advertiser or program sponsor, and then the product being advertised by the program. At
the end of each listing, the NBC means National Broadcasting netivork, CBS indicates
Columbia Broadcasting Systetn, MBS stands for Mutttal Broadcasting, and indiz'idnal single-
station appearances are identified by the station's call letters.
Abel, Walter (Stage -Films)— Rudy Vallee's Variety
Hour (G). Standard Brands. Fleischmann's
Yeast. NBC.
Allen, Fred (Radio -Films)— Town Hall Tonight (S).
Bristol-Myers. Ipana Toothpaste. NBC.
Nellie Revell Hour (G). NBC.
Allen, Grade (Radio -Films) — Burns and Allen (S).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining.)
Radio. MBS.
Ameche, Don (Films) — First Nighter (S). Cam-
pana Sales. Skin Lotion. NBC.
Chase and Sanborn (S). Standard Brands.
Chase & Sanborn Coffee. NBC.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
Archainbaud, George (Film Director)- Paramount
on Parade (G). (Sustaining). Paramount Pic-
tures. NBC.
Arden, Elaine (Radio- Films)— Show Boat (G). Gen-
eral Foods. Coffee. NBC.
Arnold, Edward (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Arnold, John (Film Cameraman and Pres. of ASC)
—Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Astaire, Fred (Films) — Fred Astaire Program. (S).
Packard Motors. Automobiles. NBC.
Ates, Norman (Films) — Cabin in the Pines (G).
WOR.
Atwill, Lionel (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Auer, Mischa (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Bainter, Fay (Stage -Films) — Lux Radio Theatre
(G). Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Baker, Belle (Stage-Radio-Films)— Nash Speed-
show (G). Nash Motors. Automobiles. CBS.
Baker, Phil (Stage-Radio-Films)— Phil Baker Pro-
gram (S). Gulf Refining. Gasolene. CBS.
Bcirrett, Sheila (Stage-Films) — Nash Speedshow
(G). Nash Motors. Automobiles. CBS.
Kate Smith's Band Wagon (G). A. & P. Tea.
Foodstuffs. CBS.
Royal Gelatin Program (G). Standard Brands.
Royal Gelatin Pudding. NBC.
Nine O'Clock Revue (G). Schaefer Beer. Bev-
erage. WOR.
Barrie, Wendy (Films") — Hollvwood in Person (G).
General Mills. Flour. NBC.
Barrymore, John (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Bartholomew, Freddie (Films)— Music Hall (G).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Beale, John (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Benchley, Robert (Writer and Film Actor)— Jack
Oakie's College (G). R. J. Reynolds. Camel
Cigarettes. CBS.
Bennett, Richard (Stage -Films)— Royal Gelatin
Program. Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pud-
ding. NBC.
Benny, Jack (Stage-Radio-Films)— Jack Benny
Program (S). General Foods. Jello Pudding.
NBC.
Stoopnagle and Budd (G). General Foods.
Minute Tapioca. NBC.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcast-
ing. Radio. CBS.
Berle, Milton (Stage-Radio-Films) — Community
Sing (S). Gillette Razor. Razors. CBS.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcasting.
Radio. CBS.
Bemie, Ben (Stage-Radio-Films) — Ben Bernie and
His Lads (_S). American Can. Tin Cans. NBC.
Walter Winchell Program (G). Andrew Jer-
gens. Lotion. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
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1207
Blu— Cra
Blue, Ben (Films)— Warren Stoakes (G). KEHE.
Bogart, Humphrey (Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G;.
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Boland, Mary (Stage-Films) — Chase & Sanborn
(G). Standard Brands. Chase & Sanborn Coffee.
NBC.
Eoles, John (Films) — Jack O'akie's College (G).
R. J. Reynolds. Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
Borzage, Frank (Film Director)— Lux Radio The-
atre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Boswell, Connie (Stage-Radio-Films)— Ben Bernie
and His Lads (G). American Can. Tin Cans.
NBC.
Kraft Music Hall. Kraft-Phenix. Cheese NBC.
Bosworth, Hobart (Stage-Films) — Dean of Holly-
wood (S). CBS.
CBS Hollywood Studio. Dedication (G). Co-
lumbia Broadcasting. CBS.
Bowers, Fred (Films) — Gas Light Theatre (G).
Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
Bowes, Major Edward (Radio- Film Theatre Exec.)
— Major Bowes' Amateur Hour (S). Chrysler.
Automobiles. CBS.
Major Bowes' Capitol Family. (Sustaining).
N. Y. Capitol Tlieatre. CBS.
(Sustaining (G). Shakespeare Society. Shake-
speare's Birthday. CBS.
Bradley, Grace (Stage-Films) — Banquet (G). U. S.
Jr. Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Brady, Alice (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soups. Canned Food. CBS.
Breen, Bobby (Radio -Films) — Eddie Cantor Pro-
gram (S). Texaco Company. Texaco Gasolene.
CBS.
Brennan, Walter (Films)— Music Hall (G). Kraft-
Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Brent, George (Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Broderick, Helen (Stage -Films)— Twin Stars (S).
National Biscuit. Crackers. CBS.
Vick's Open House (S). Vick Chemical. Vapo-
Rub for Colds. CBS.
Brown, Joe E. (Films) — Sportcaster (S). General
Foods. Post Toasties Cereal. WIND.
Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
(Sustaining- (G). Nat'l Child Health Assoc.
Child Health. NBC.
Shell Chateau (G). Shell Petroleum. Gasolene.
NBC.
Brown, Russ (Films) — Royal Gelatin Program (G).
Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pudding. NB(I1.
Brown, Tom (Films) — Elza Schallert Program
(G). NBC. (Sustaining). NBC.
Buck, Gene (Ascap) — Testimonial Dinner (G).
Ascap. (Sustaining). WOR.
Burke, Billie (Films)— Elza Schallert Program
(G). NBC.
Burke, Johnny (Films)— Royal Gelatin Program
(G). Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pudding.
NBC.
Burke, Larry (Stage -Films)— Magic Key of RCA
(G). Radio Corporation. Radios. NBC.
Burns, Bob (Radio- Films)— Kraft Music Hall (S).
Kraft-Phenix. Qieese. NBC.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcasting.
Radio. CBS.
Bums, George (Radio- Films)— Burns and Allen
(S). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
Butterworth, Cheu-les (Films)— Fred Astaire Pro-
gram (S). Packard Motor. Automobiles.
NBC.
Byington, Spring ( Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Camjibell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Byron, Arthur (Films)— Radie Harris' Movie Club.
WHN.
Canova, Judy (Radio -Films)— Rippling Rhythm
Revue (S). Jergens Woodbury. Soap. NBC.
Cantor, Eddie (Stage -Radio -Films)— Eddie Cantor
(S). Texas Company. Texaco Gasolene. CBS
Ben Bernie and Lads (G). American Can. Tin
Cans. NBC.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcasting.
Radio. CBS.
Rubinoff Program. (G). Chevrolet Motors.
Automobiles. CBS.
Carlisle Kitty (Stage -Films)— General Motors
NBC.
Carlisle, Mary (Films) —Paramount on Parade (G).
(Sustaining). Paramount Pictures. NBC.
Carroll, Madeleine (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Salute to George VI (G). National Broadcasting.
(Sustaining). NBC.
Cassells, Walter (Films)— Rubinoff Program (S).
Chevrolet Motors. Automobiles. CBS.
Chandler, Helen (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Chase, Ilka (Stage-Films)— Kate Smith's Band-
wagon (G). A. & P. Tea. Food stuffs. CBS.
Christians, Mady (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Clive, Colin (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Cobb, Irvin S. (Writer and Films)— Paducah
Plantation (S). Olds Motor Works. Automo-
biles. NBC.
Colbert, Claudette (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Collyer, June (Films) — Variety Show (G). Sealtest
Systems. Milk. NBC.
Colman, Ronald (Films) — Salute to George VI (G).
National Broadcasting. (Sustaining). NBC.
Conklin, Peggy (Stage-Films)— Bide Dudley's The-
atre Club of the Air. WOR.
Connelly, Marc (Stage-Film Producer) — Royal Gel-
atin Program (G). Standard Brands. Royal Gel-
atin Pudding. NBC.
Connolly, Walter (Stage -Films)— Kraft Music Hall
(G;. Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Cook, Joe (Stage-Radio-Films)— Shell Chateau (S).
Shell Petroleum. Gasolene. NBC.
Cook, Phil (Stage-Radio-Films) — Morning Almanac
(S). WABC.
Cooper, Jerry (Radio -Films) — Hollywood Hotel
(S). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Corwin, Norman (20th -Fox Press Agent) — A. M.
Sullivan's Program (G). WOR.
Crandall, "Doc" (Film Cartoon Producer) — "Chuck"
Thorndike's Program (G). WINS.
Craven, Frank (Stage-Films) — Hollywood Hotel
(G). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Crawford, Jesse, Mr. & Mrs. (Theatre Organists)
— Ben Bernie and His Lads (G). American Can.
Tin Cans. NBC.
Crawford, Joan (Films) — Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1208
-Fre
Crewe, Regina (Film Critic)— Day Line Movie
Pilot (G). Hudson River Day Line. Transporta-
tion. NBC.
Crosby, Bing (Radio -Films)— Music Hall (S).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
Cumtnings, Constance (Stage-Films) — (Sustaining) -
(G). Shakespeare Society. Shakespeare's Birth-
day. CBS.
Radie Harris* Movie Oub (G). WHN.
Eilers, Sally (Films)^Your Hit Parade (G)
American Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
NBC.
Erwin, Stuart (Films)— Variety Show (G). Seal-
test Systems. Milk. NBC.
Jack Oakie's College (G). R. J. Reynolds.
Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
Etting, Ruth (Stage-Radio-Films)— Nine O'CIock
Revue (G). Schaefer Beer. Beverage. WOR.
Davis, Bette (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Lux Radio Theatre (G), Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS. *
De Grasse, Joseph (Films)— Gas Light Theatre (G).
]Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
De Havilland, Olivia (Films) — Lux Radio Theatre
(G). Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soups. Canned
Food. CBS.
Del Rio, Dolores (Films)— Your Hit Parade (G).
American Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
NBC.
Delroy, Irene (Stage-Films) — Major Bowes' Capi-
tol Family (G). (Sustaining). N. Y. Capitol
Theatre. CBS.
DeMille, Cecil B. (Film Director)— Lux Radio The-
atre (S). I^ver Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Desmond, Florence (Stage- Films) — Royal Gelatin
Program (G). Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin
Pudding. NBC.
Desmond, William (Films) — Gas Light Theatre
(G). Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
Devine, Andy (Films) — Jack Benny (S). General
Foods. Jello Pudding. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Digges, Dudley (Films)— Magic Key of RCA (G).
Radio Corporation. Radios. NBC.
Douglas, Lloyd C. (Writer, Films) — Lux Radio
Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Douglas, Melvyn (Stage-Films) — Hollywood Hotel
(G) Campbell Soup. Canned Foods.
Whispers (G). MBS.
Dunn, James (Films) — George Fisher's Hollywood
Whispers (G). MBS.
Dunne, Irene (Films) — Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Durcmte, James (Stage-Radio-Films) — Jas. Melton's
Sun. Night Party (G). NBC.
Durbin, Deamna (Radio-Films) — Eddie Cantor (S).
Texas Company. Texaco Gasolene. CBS.
A Salute to Youth (G). YMCA. Nat'l Boy and
Girl Week. NBC.
Eddy, Nelson (Concert - Films)— Vick's Open House
(S). Vick Chemical. Vapo-Rub Cold Salve. CBS.
Nelson Eddy Program (S). Standard Brands.
Chase & Sanborn Coffee. NBC.
Sunday Evening Hour (G). Ford Motors.
Automobiles. CBS.
Edwards, Cliff (Stage-Radio-Films)— Banquet (G).
U. S. Tr. Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining).
MBS.
Fairbanks, Douglas, Jr. (Films) — Salute to George
VI (G). National Broadcasting. (Sustaining)
NBC.
Elza Schallert Program (G). NBC.
Fanchon (Producer, Stage- Films) — Jimmy Vandi-
veer's Meet Some People (G). MBS.
Farley, Dorothy (Films) — Gas Light Theatre (G).
Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
Farmer, Frances (Films) — Kraft Music Hall (G).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Your Hit Parade (G). American Tobacco. Lucky
Strike Cigarettes. NBC.
Fay, Frjink (Stage-Radio-Films) — Jack Oakie's Col-
lege (G). R. J. Revnolds. Camel Cigarettes.
CBS.
Faye, Alice (Films) — Jack Oakie's College (G).
R. J. Reynolds. Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
Ben Bernie and Lads (G). American Can. Tin
Cans. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Fetchit, Stephin (Films) — Nash Speedshow (G).
Nash Motors. Automolsiles. CBS.
Fibber McGee and Molly (Radio -Films) — Fibber
McGee and Molly (S). S. C. Johnson. Floor
Wax. NBC.
Fibber McGee & Molly (S). Cycle Trades of
America. Bicycles. CBS.
Fidler, Jimmy (Film News Narrator) — Hollywood
Gossip (S). Luden's, Inc. Cough Drops. NBC.
Jimmy Fidler Program (S). Proctor & Gamble.
Drene Shampoo. NBC.
Fields, Gracie (Stage-Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Fields, W. C. (Films)— Chase & Sanborn (S).
Standard Brands. Chase & Sanborn Coffee.
NBC.
Fischer, George (Films News Commentator) — Hol-
lywood Whispers (S). Mutual Broadcasting.
(Sustaining) INIBS.
Flagstad, Kirsten (Opera -Films) — General Motors
Concert (G). General Motors. Automobiles.
NBC.
Sunday Evening Hour (G). Ford Motors.
Automobiles. CBS.
Flynn, Errol (Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Foran, Dick (Films)- Burns and Allen (S). NBC.
Forest, Frank (Radio- Films) — General Motors
Promenade Concerts (G). General Motors.
Automobiles. NBC.
Frawley, William (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Frederick, Pauline (Films) Kate Smith's Band-
wagon (G). A. & P. Tea. Foodstuff. CBS.
Froman, Jane (Stage-Radio-Films) — Maxwell
House Show Boat (S). General Foods. Maxwell
House Coffee. NBC.
Ridin' High (G). Cycle Trades of America.
Bicycles. NBC.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1209
Gab — Jas
Gable, Clark (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Gallagher, Skeets (Films) — Gangplank (G).
WMCA.
Gargan, William (Films)— Hollywood in Person
(G). General Motors. Flour. NBC.
Your Hit Parade (G). American Tobacco.
Lucky Strike Cigarettes. CBS.
Kraft Music Hall (G). Kraft-Phenix. Cheese.
NBC.
Garland, Judy (Films)— Jack Oakie's College (S).
R. J. Reynolds. Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
Gaynor, Janet (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
George, Grace (Stage- Films)— Kate Smith's Band-
wagon (G). A. & P. Tea. Foods. CBS.
Gillette, "Jolly" (Radio- Films)— Community Sing
(S). Gillette Razor. Razors. CBS.
CBS Hollywood Studio Dedication (G). Columbia
Broadcasting. CBS.
Gish, Lillian (Stage- Films)— Shell Chateau (G).
Shell Petroleum. Gasolene. NBC.
Givot, George (Stage -Radio -Films) — Ben Bernie
and Lads (G). American Can. Tin Cans. NBC.
Gosch, Martin (Films) Do You Want to be An
Actor? (S). Standard Brands. Chase & San-
born Coffee. NBC.
Graham, Sheila (Film News Commentator) — Maga-
zine of the Air (G). H. J. Heinz. Canned Foods.
CBS.
Grant, Gary (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Your Hit Parade (G). American Tobacco.
Lucky Strike Cigarettes. CBS.
Grant, Kimboi (Radio-Films)— Hollywood Extra
(G). KFL
Granville, Bonita (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soups. Canned Food. CBS.
Gravet, Femand (Stage-Films)— Magic Key of
RCA (G). Radio Corporation. Radios. NBC.
Royal Gelatin Program (G). Standard Brands.
Royal Gelatin Pudding. NBC.
Gray. Alexander (Radio-Films) — House That Jack
Built (G). Duff-Norton. NBC.
Green, Mitzi (Stage-Films) — Jimmy Melton's Sat.
Night Party (G). Nat'l Dairy. Dairy Products.
NBC.
Nine O'Clock Revue (G). Schaefer Beer. WOR.
Guilfoyle, Paul (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
H
Hale. Binnie (Stage-Films)— Royal Gelatin Pro-
gram (G). Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pud-
ding. NBC. (From London).
Hale, Creighton (Films)— Gas Light Theatre (G).
Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
Haley, Jack (Stage-Films)— Ben Bernie and Lads
(G). American On. Tin Cans. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Hall, Wendell (Films)— Annual Radio Artists'
Show (G). (Sustaining). Radio. MBS.
Harding, Ann (Films)— Chase and Sanborn (G).
Standard Brands. Chase & Sanborn Coffee.
NBC.
Hardwicke, Sir Cedric (Stage- Films)— Vallee
Fleischman Hour (G). Standard Brands. Fleisch-
man Yeast. NBC.
Hardy, Oliver (Films)— Banquet (G). U. S. Jr.
Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Hetrris, Phil (Stage-Radio-Films) — Jack Benny
Program (S). General Foods. Jello Pudding.
NBC.
Harris, Radie (Film News (Tbmmentator) — Radie
Harris' Movie Club. WHN.
HJU-t, Lorenz (Composer, Stage-Films) — C^ase and
Sanborn (G). Standard Brands. Chase & San-
born Coffee. NBC.
Hays, Will H. (Pres.. MPPDA)— (Sustaining) -
(G). American Red Cross. Red Cross. NBC.
Haywcird, Louis (Stage-Films) — Hollywood Hotel
(G). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Henie, Sonja (Films) — Parade of Sports (G).
KMTR.
Chase & Sanborn (G). Standard Brands. Chase
& Sanborn Coffee. JCBC.
i^
i|l-I
Hilliard, Harriet (StafE-Radio-Films)— Kraft Music
Hall (G). Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Hinsdell, Oliver (Film Talent Scout)— Holb-wood
in Person (G). General Mills. Flour. NBC.
Holmes, Phillip (Films)— Kate Smith's Band Wag-
on (G). A. & P. Tea. Foodstuffs. CBS.
Holtz, Lou (Stage-Films)— Showboat (G). General
Foods. Coffee. NBC.
Ben Bernie and Lads (G). American Can. Tin
Cans. NBC.
Hopkins, Miriam (Films) — Your Hit Parade (G).
American Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Hopper, Hedda (Films) — Hedda Hopper Program
(S) Maro-Oil. Food Oil. NBC.
Movie Magazine (S). National Broadcasting.
(Sustaining). NBC.
Horton, Edward Everett (Films)— Fleischmann's
Yeast (S). Standard Brands. Fleischmann's
Yeast. NBC.
Jack Oakie's College (G). R. J. Reynolds. Camel
Cigarettes. CBS.
Howcird, Leslie (Stage-Films) — Will Rogers Me-
morial Program (G). Rogers Memorial Commit-
tee. Memorial Fund. CBS.
Your Hit Parade (G). American Tobacco.
Lucky Strike Cigarettes. CBS.
Howeu-d, Tom (Stage-Radio-Films) — Jas. Melton's
Sun. Night Party (S). NBC.
Hudson, Rochelle (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Hughes, HowcU-d (Film Producer) — Advertising
Club Luncheon (G). MBS.
Hull, Henry (Stige- Films)— Royal Gelatin Pro-
gram (G). Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pud-
ding. NBC.
Hunter, Ian (Films)- Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Huston, Walter (Stage - Films)— Lirx Radio Theatre
(G). Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Inescort, Frieda (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soups. Canned Food. CBS.
Jaffe, Sam (Stage-Films)— Kitchen Cavalcade (G).
NBC.
Sports Parade (G), WMCA.
Jason, Sybil (Films)— Royal Gelatin Program (G).
Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pudding. NBC^.
Jas. Melton's Sun. Night Party (G). NBC.
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1210
Jaynes, Betty (Concert -Films) — Kraft Music Hall
(S). Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Jessel, George (Stage -Radio- Films) — Jack Oakie's
College (G). R. J. Reynolds. Camel Cigarettes.
CBS.
Johnson, Mrs. Martin (Films- Ejcplorer) — Magazine
of the Air (G). H. J. Heinz. Canned Foods.
CBS.
Jolson, Al (Stage-Radio- Films) — Al Jolson's Cafe
Trocadero (S). Lever Brothers Lifebuoy Soap.
CBS.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcasting.
Radio. CBS. CBS Hollywood Studio Dedication
(G). Columbia Broadcasting. CBS.
K
Karns, Roscoe (Films; — Lux Radio Theatre (Gj.
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Kelly, Patsy (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Elza Schallert (G). NBC.
Fred Astaire (G). Packard Motors. Automo-
biles. NBC.
Kent, Barbara (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Kenyon, Doris (Films) — Your Hit Pararde (G).
American Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
NBC.
King, Charlie (Stage-Films) — Hammerstein Music
Hall (G). Kolynos Sales. Toothpaste. CBS.
Knapp, Evalyn (Films) — Banquet (G). U. S. Jr.
Chamber ot Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Lahr, Bert (Stage-Radio-Films)— Manhattan Mer-
ry-Go- Round (S). Sterling Products. Dr. Lyons
Toothpowder. i\'BC.
Lake, Florence (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G)
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Lcunour, Dorothy (Radio-Films) — Chase & Sanborn
(S). Standard Brands. Chase & Sanborn Coffee
NBC.
Paramount on Parade (G). (Sustaining). Para
mount Pictures. NBC.
Landi, Elissa (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G)
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Lang, June (Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Langford, Frances (Radio- Films) — Hollywood Hotel
(S). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Laughton, Chau-les (Films) — Royal Gelatin Program
(G). Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pudding.
NBC. (From London).
Lawrence, Gertrude (Stage -Films) — Nine O'Clock
Revue (G). WOR.
Maxwell House Showboat. General Foods. Max-
well House Coffee. NBC.
Leonard, Robert Z. (Film Director)— Hollywood
Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Lesser, Ted (Film Talent Scout)— Hollywood in
Person (G). General Mills. Flour. NBC.
Livingstone, Mau-y (Radio- Films) — Jack Benny
(S). General Foods. Jello Pudding. NBC.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. NBC.
Lloyd, Frank (Film Director)— Elza Schallert Pro-
gram (G). NBC.
Logan, Ella (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. (3BS.
Jay — Mas
Lombard, Carole (Films)— Your Hit Parade (G).
American Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
Chase & Sanborn (G). Standard Brands. Chase
& Sanborn Coffee. NBC.
Lorre, Peter (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G). Camp-
bell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Louise, Anita (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soups. Canned Food. CBS.
Love, Montagu (Films)— Warren Stoakes' Pick of
the Pictures (G). KEHE.
Lowry, Ed (Films)— Banquet (G). U. S. Jr.
Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Lucas, Nick (Radio- Films)— Watch The Fun Go
By (S). Ford Motors. Automobiles. CBS.
Lucas, Wilfred (Films)— Gas Light Theatre (G),
Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
Luddy, Barbara (Radio-Films)— First Nighter (S).
Campnna Sales. Skin Lotion. NBC.
Luke, Keye (Films)— Eddie Martin Program (G).
KMPC.
Lupmo, Ida (Films)— Paramount on Parade (G).
(Sustaining). Paramount Pictures. NBC.
Lyons, CoIIette (Films)— Paramount on Parade
(G). (Sustaining). Paramount Pictures. NBC.
LyteJl, Bert (Stage- Films)— Kate Smith's Band
Wagon (G). A. & P. Tea. Foodstuffs. CBS.
M
McCrea, Joel (Films) — Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
McLaglen, Victor (Films)— Your Hit Parade (G).
Americ in Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Kraft Music Hall (G). Kraft-Phenix. Cheese.
NBC.
MacDonald, Jeanette (Films) — Hollywood Hotel
(G). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
(Sustaining) (G). Macfadden. Photoplay Maga-
zine Award. Mutual.
Mackaill, Dorothy (Films)— Movie Qub (G).
WHN.
MacMurray, Fred (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (S).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Madden, Jeanne (Films)— Powell Clark (G).
WMCA.
March, Fredric (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
March of Time (Magazine Newsreel) — Time
Marches On (S). March of Time. Time Maga-
zine and March of Time. CBS.
Mau-ch of Time (Magazine Newsreel) — Time
Marches On (S). Servel Electrolux. Refriger-
ators. CBS.
Marsh, Mcirian (Films) — Banquet (G.) U. S.
Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Elza Schallert Program (G). NBC.
Marshall, Everett (Stage- Films)— Your Hit Pa-
rade (G). American Tobacco. Lucky Strike
Cigarettes. CBS.
Marshall, Herbert (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre
(G). Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Martini, Nino (Concert- Films)— Kostelanetz Or-
chestra (S). Liggett and Myers. Chesterfield
Cigarettes. CBS.
Massey, Raymond (Films) — Salute to George VI
(G). National Broadcasting. (Sustaining). NBC.
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1211
May — Pow
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Shell Chateau ((;). Shell Pelroleum. Casolenc.
NBC.
A Salute to Vuuth (Gj. VMCA. Nat'l Boy
.•nul tiiil Week. NBC.
Mayfair, Mitzi (Stage-Films) Hammerstein Music
Hall (G). Kolynos Sales. Toothpaste. CBS.
Mees, Chas. (V. P., Eastman Kodak) — American
Banks (G). Association of Banks. Banking.
CBS.
Melton, James (Stage-Radio-Films)— Jimmy Mel-
ton's Sat. Night Party (G). Nat'l Dairy. Dairy
Products. NC.
Menjou, Adolph (Films) — Ben Bernie and His Lads
(G). American Can. Tin Cans. NBC.
Lux Radio Theatre (G). leaver Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Meredith, Burgess (Stage-Films) — Banquet (G).
N. V. Drama Critics Circle. (Sustaining). NBC.
(Sustaining)-(G). Shakespeare Society. Shake-
speare's Birthday. CBS.
Merman, Ethel (Stage- Radio -Filjns) — Saturday
Night Party (G). Sealtest Systems. Milk. NBC.
Mix, Tom (Films) — Tom Mix Program (S). Ral-
ston Purina. Wheat Cereal. NBC.
"Molasses 'n' January" (Radio-Films) — Show Boat
(S). General Foods. Coffee. NBC.
Moore, Grace (Concert -Films) — Nash Speedshow
(S). Nash Motors. Automobiles. CBS.
Lu.x Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Moore, Victor (Stage-Films) — ^V'^ick's Open House
(S). Vick Chemical. Vapo-Rub for Colds. CBS.
Murray, Ken (Stage -Radio -Films) — Laugh with
Ken Murray (S). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods.
CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Muse, Clarence (Films) — Paducah Plantation (S).
Olds Motor Works. Automobiles. NBC.
Muse, Clarence (Films) — Annual Radio Show (G).
Columbia Broadcasting. Radio. CBS.
Myers, C£u-mel (Films) — Rubinoff Program (G).
Chevrolet Motors. Automobiles. CBS.
N
Nagel, Conrad (Films)— Your Hit Parade (G).
American Tobacco. Luckv Strike Cigarettes.
CBS.
Niblo, Fred (Film Director) — -Professional Parade
(S). NBC.
Niesen, Gertrude (Stage-Radio-Films)— (Sustain-
ing)-(G). City of Chicago. Chicago Qiarter
Jubilee Celebration. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Ed Wynn, The Perfect Fool (G). Axton Fisher,
Spud Cigarettes. NBC.
Niven, David (Films)— Salute to George VI (G).
National Broadcasting. (Sustaining). NBC.
Nolan, Lloyd (Films)— Paramount on Parade (G).
(Sustaining). NBC.
Nugent, Elliott (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
o
Oakie, Jack (Films)— Jack Oakie's College. R. J.
Reynolds. Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
CBS Hollywood Studio Dedication (G). Columbia
Broadcasting. CBS.
O'Brien, Pat (Films)— Jack Oakie's College (G).
R. J. Reynolds. Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
O'Keefe, Walter (Stage -Films)— Town Hall To-
night (S). Bristol-Myers. Ipana Toothpaste.
NBC.
Saturday Night Party (S). Sealtest. Milk.
NBC.
Maxwell House Showboat (G). General Foods.
Maxwell House Coffee. NBC.
Royal Gelatin Program (G). Standard Brands.
Royal Gelatin Pudding. NBC.
Overman, Lynne (Films) — Paramount on Parade
(S). (Sustaining). Paramount Pictures. NBC.
Pantages, Lloyd (Film News Commentator)— Lloyd
Pantages Covers Hollywood (S). CBS.
Parker, Frank (Stage-Radio-Films)— (G). Cycle
Trades of America. Bicycles. NBC.
"Parkyakarkus" (Radio- Films)— Al Jolson's Cafe
Trocadero (S). Lever Brothers. IJfebuoy Soap.
CBS.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
CBS. Hollywood Studio Dedication (G). Co-
lumbia Broadcasting. CBS.
Eddie Cantor Program (G). Texas Company.
Te.xaco Gasolene. CBS.
Parsons, Louella (Film Critic) — Hollywood Hotel
(S). Campbell Soups. Canned Foods. CBS.
CBS Hollywood Studio Dedication (G). Columbia
Broadcasting. CBS.
Patterson, John (Films) — Hollywood in Person (G).
General Mills. Flour. NBC.
Peabody, Eddie (Stage-Radio- Films) — Annual Radio
Show (G). Columbia Broadcasting. Radio. CBS.
Pearl, Jack (Radio- Films) — Will Rogers Memorial
Program (G). Rogers Memorial Committee Me-
morial Fund. CBS.
Pelswick, Rose (Film Critic)— Day Line Movie
Pilot (G). Hudson River Day Line. Transporta-
tion. NBC.
Penner, Joe (Radio-Films)— Joe Penner Program
(S). R. B. Davis. Cocomalt. CBS.
Jack Oakie's College (G). R. J. Reynolds.
American Tobacco. CBS.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcasting.
Radio. CBS.
(Sustaining)-(G). Nat'l Child Health Assoc.
Child Health. CBS.
Pickford, Mary (Films)— John Nesbitt's Passing
Parade (G). NBC.
Pidgeon, Walter (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Pons, Lily (Concert-Radio-Films) — Kostelanetz Or-
chestra (S). Liggett and Myers. Chesterfield
Cigarettes. CBS.
General Motors Promenade (G). General Motors.
Automobiles. NBC.
Powell, Dick (Films)— Will Rogers Memorial Pro-
gram (G). Rogers Memorial Committee. Me-
morial Fund. CBS.
Power, Tyrone (Films) — Fleischmann Variety
Hour (G). Standard Brands. Yeast. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1212
Raf — Swa
Raft, George (Films)— Shell Chateau (G). Shell
Petroleum. Gasolene. NBC.
Rains, Claude (Films)— Royal Gelatin Program (G).
Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pudding. NBC.
Shell Chateau (G). Shell Petroleum. Gasolene.
NBC.
Rapee, Erno (Orchestra Director, Music Hall The-
atre)—General Motors Concert (S). General Mo-
tors. Automobiles. NBC.
Rathbone, Basil (Stage- Films)-Kraft Music Hall
(G). Kratt-Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
George Fisher's Hollywood Whispers (G). MBS.
Ratoff, Gregory (Films)— Eddie Gintor (G). Texas
Company. Texaco Gasolene. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Raye, Martha (Radio- Films)— Al Jolson's Cafe
Trocadero (S). Lever Brothers. Lifebuoy Soap.
CBS.
Annual Radio Show (G). Columbia Broadcast-
mg. Radio. CBS.
Raye, Terry (Radio-Films)— Hollvwood in Person
(G). General Mills. Flour. NBC.
Raymond, Gene (Films)— Hollvwood Whispers (G).
Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining). MBS.
Regan, Phil (Stage-Radio-Films)- Ed Wvnn, The
Perfect Fool (G). Axton Fisher. Spud (Tigarettes.
NBC.
Radie Harris' Movie Club (G). WHN.
Revell, Nellie (Theatrical- Films Press Agent)-
While the City Sleeps (S). Bowey's. Desserts.
NBC.
Richman, Harry (Stage-Films)— Gangplank (G).
^^ MCA.
Riskin, Robert (Film Writer)— Gangplank (G).
\V MCA.
John Nesbitt's Passing Parade (G). NBC.
Roberti, Lyda (Films)— Banquet (G). U. S. Tr.
Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Robinson, Edward G. (Films)— News Through a
noman's Eyes (G). Pontiac Motor. Automo-
biles. CBS.
Kate Smith's Band Wagon (G). A. & P Tea
FoodstufTs. CBS.
Richard Himber's Studebaker Champions. Stude-
baker. Automobiles. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Robson, May (Films)— Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lever Brothers. Lux
Soap. CBS.
Rodgers, Richard (Composer, Stage -Films)— Chase
and Sanborn (G). Standard Brands. Chase &
Sanborn CofTee. NBC.
Rogers, Buddy (Films)— Twin Stars (S). National
Biscuit. Crackers. CBS.
Rogers, Ginger (Films)— John N'esbit's Passing
Parade (G). Duart Co. Cosmetics. NBC.
Ross, Lanny (Radio- Films)— Show Boat (S). Gen-
eral Foods. Ma.xwell House CoflFee. NBC.
Your Hit Parade (G). American Tobacco.
Lucky Strike Cigarettes. NBC.
Will Rogers Memorial Program (G). Rogers
Memorial Committee. Memorial Fund. CBS.
(Sustaining)-(G). Bovs' Club of America. Bovs
Club. WOR.
General Motors Promenade (G». General
Motors. Automobiles. NBC.
(Sustaining)-(G). New York Citv. Citv Plan-
ning. WNYC.
Ross, Shirley (Films)— Ken Murray Program (S).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Hollywood Hotel (S). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Rubmoff, Dave (Stage-Radio-Films)— Rubinoflf (S).
Chevrolet Motor. Automobiles. WOR. Elec.
Trans.
Chevrolet Presents Rubinofif (S). Chevrolet.
Automobiles. CBS.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
Eddie Cantor Program (G). Texas Company.
Texaco Gasolene. CBS.
Ruggles, Charles (Films)— Your Hit Parade (G).
American Tobacco. Luckv Strike Cigarettes.
CBS.
Schallei-t, Elza (Film News Commentator) — Elza
Schallert Program (S). NBC. (Sustaining).
NBC.
Scott, Randolph (Films) — Paramount on Parade
(G). (Sustaining). Paramount Pictures. NBC.
Seymour, Anne (Radio- Films) — Royal Gelatin Pro-
gram (G>. Standard Brands. Royal Gelatin Pud-
ding. NBC.
Shaw, Oscju- (Stage- Films) — Broadway Varieties
(S). Bi-So-Dol Company. For Indigestion. CBS.
Shea, Billy (Studio Film Cutter) — Jimmy Van-
deveer's Roving Reporter (G). KHJ.
Shelton, George (Stage-Films) — All Star Varieties
(G). WOR.
Jas. Melton's Sun Night Party (S). NBC.
Shutta, Ethel (Stage-Films)— Ben Bernie and Lads
(GK American (Tan. Tin Cans. NBC.
Silvers, Sid (Composer, Stage- Films) — AI Jolson
(S). Lever Brothers. Lifebuoy Soap. CBS.
Jack Oakie's College (G). R. J. Reynolds.
Camel Cigarettes. CBS.
"Sisters of the Skillet" Stage-Radio -Films) —
Sisters of the Skillet (S). NBC.
Smcu^, Jack (Stage -Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G).
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Smith, C. Aubrey (Films) — Salute to George VI
(G). National Broadcasting. (Sustaining). NBC.
Smith, Kate (Radio- Films)— Kate Smith's Band-
wagon (S>. A. & P. Tea Co. Food. CBS.
Kate Smith (S). General Foods. Calumet Bak-
ing Powder and Swandown Cake Flour. CBS.
Sondergaard, Gale (Films)— Music Hall (G). Kraft-
Phenix. Cheese. .XBC.
Radie Harris' Movie Qub (G). WHN.
Stander, Lionel (Films) — Kraft Music Hall (G).
Kratt-Phenix. CHieese. NBC.
Stcirr, Mcu^in (Film Commentator) — Gangplank
(G\ WMCA.
Stevenson, Msa-got (Stage-Radio-Films) — Aunt
Tennv Series (S). Lever Brothers. Spry Cleaner.
CBS.'
Stone, Dorothy (Stage-Films) — Cabin in the Pines
(G». WOR.
Stromberg, Hunt (Film Producer) — Hollvwood
Hotel (G). Campbell .Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Sullavan, MeU-geU-et (Stag-."- Films) — Kate Smith's
Band Wagon (G). A. & P. Tea. Foods. CBS.
Siunmerville, Slim (Films) — Banquet (G). U. S.
Jr. Chamber of Commerce. (Sustaining). MBS.
Swarthout, Gladys (Concert-Radio-Films) — Gladys
Swarthout (SV National Ice. NBC.
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1213
Swa — Zulc
Swarthout, Gladys (Continued) — Magic Key of
RCA (G). Radio Corporation. Radio and Ford
Tubes. NBC.
Sunday Eve. Hour (G). Ford Motors. Automo-
biles. CBS.
Talley, Truman (Newsreel Executive) — Gangplank
(G). WMCA.
Tallichet, Margeiret (Films) — Bide Dudley's The-
atre Club of the Air (G). WOR.
Taylor, Estelle (Stage-Films)- Paramount Profes-
sional (G). WMCA.
Taylor, Paul (Films)— Music H.ill (G). Kraft-
Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Taylor, Robert (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CHS.
Thomas, Lowell (Radio-Newsreels)— Moments You
Never Forget. WOR.
Tibbett, Lawrence (Concert-Films) — General Mo-
tors Promenade (G). Gener;il Motors. Automo-
biles. NBC.
(Sustaining)-(G). National (5roadcasting. (Sus-
taining). NBC. (From London).
Tone, Frcmchot (Films) — Lux Radio Theatre (G).
Lever Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Tracy, Lee (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G). Kraft-
Phenix. Cheese. NBC.
Travis, June (Films)— Kraft Music Hall (G).
Kraft-Phenix. Cheese. NliC.
Vallee, Rudy (Stage-Radio-Films) — Fleischmann
Variety Hour (S). Standard Brands. Yeast.
NBC.
Royal Gelatin Program (S). Standard Brands.
Royal Gelatin Pudding. NBC.
Velez, Lupe (Films)— Lux Radio Theatre (G). Lev-
er Brothers. Lux Soap. CBS.
Venuta, Benay (Stage-Radio-Films) — Rubinofif's
Musical Moments (G). Chevrolet Motors.
Automobiles. MBS.
Verrill, Virginia (Radio-Films) — Vocals by Verrill
(S). Columbia Broadc.isting. (Sustaining). CBS.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
CBS Hollywood Studio Dedication (G). Columbia
Broadcasting. CBS.
w
Wadsworth, Henry (Films) — Radie Harris' Movie
Qub (G). WHN.
Walsh, Raoul (Film Director) — Paramount on Par-
ade (G). (Sustaining). Paramount Pictures.
NBC.
Ward, Polly (Stage -Films)— "1937 Radio Show"
(G). MBS.
Waters, Ethel (Stage-Radio-Films)— Fleischmann's
Yeast Program (G). Standard Brands. Fleisch-
mann's Yeast. NBC.
Wellman, William (Film Director) — Hollywood
Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
White, Lew (Theatre Organist) — Morning Almanac
(S). WABC.
Whitney, Claire (Radio- Films)— Gas Light The-
atre (G). Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining).
MBS.
Eleanore (Films) — NBC Jamboree
Henry (Films)— Elza Schallert
(G).
(G).
The-
Whitney,
NBC.
Wilcoxon,
NBC.
WUson, Lois (Stage- Films) — Bide Dudley's
atre Club of the Air (G). MBS.
Winchell, Walter (News -Films)— Walter Winchell
(S). Andrew Jergens. Skin Lotion. NBC.
Annual Radio Artists' Show (G). (Sustaining).
Radio. MBS.
Ben Bernie & Lads (G). American Can. Tin
Cans. NBC.
Hollywood Hotel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned
Foods. CBS.
Winninger, Cheu-les (Stage-Radio-Films) — Show
Boat (S). General Foods. Maxwell House Coflfee.
NBC.
Winninger, Charles (Stage-Films) — Hollywood Ho-
tel (G). Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Winslow, Thyra Samter (Film Writer) — Radio
Harris' Movie Club (G). WHN.
Wray, Fay (Films) — George Fisher's Hollywood
Whispers (G). MBS.
Wyatt, Jane (Stage-Films)— Your Hit Parade (G).
American Tobacco. Lucky Strike Cigarettes.
NBC.
Young, Clara Kimball (Films)— Gas Light The
atre (G). Mutual Broadcasting. (Sustaining)
MBS.
Young, Loretta (Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G)
Campbell Soup. Canned Foods. CBS.
Young, Roland (Films) — Hollywood Hotel (G)
Campbell Soups. Canned Food. CBS.
Rudy Vallee Variety Hour (G). Standard Brands
Fleischmann's Yeast. NBC.
Young, Victor (Paramount Studio Orchestra Di
rector)— Paramount on Parade (G). NBC.
Yurka, Blanche (Stage-Radio-Films) — Hammer
stein's Music Hall (G). Kolynos Sales. Tooth
paste. CBS.
Zcuiuck, Dcirryl
Orchestra (G).
Service. CBS.
Zukor, Adolph
(Film Executive) — Philadelphia
American Banks. Banking
(Film Executive) — (Sustaining) -
(G). Testimonial to Mr. Zukor. MBS.
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1214
pictures
Internationol MOTION PICTURE
ALMANAC
Pictures: 1936 and 1937
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE
COLUMBIA. Dolly Haas.
ABSOLUTE QUIET 71
MKTRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) April 24.
lil'M. Irene Hervey, Lionel AtwlU. (SH) April
U, 1936.
ACES AND EIGHTS 62
PURITAN. (R) June 6. 1936. Tim McCoy, Luana
Walters. (SR) August 22, 1936.
ACES WILD 6 reels
COMMODORE. (R) January 2, 1936. Harry
Carey.
ACCUSED 86
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) January 8, 1937. D.
Fairbarks, Jr., Dolores Del Rio. (SR) Aug. 8.
19.36.
ACCUSING FINGER 62
PARAMOUNT. (R) October 23, 1936. Paul
Kelly, Marsha Hunt. (SR) November 30, 1936.
ACROSS THE AISLE
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) July 24, 1936. Michael
Whalen. Gloria Stuart.
ADVENTURE IN MANHATTAN 73
COLUMBIA. (R) October 8, 1936. Jean Arthur,
Joel McCrea. (SR) October 31, 1936.
ADVENTUROUS ROGUE
RAY KIRKVVOOD. (R) January 3, 1937.
Bobby Nelson. Donald Reed.
AFFAIRS OF CAPPY RICKS, THE
REPUBLIC. (R) May 24, 1937. Walter Bren-
nan, Mary Brian.
AFTER THE THIN MAN 112
MOM. (R) December 25. 1936. Wm. PoweU,
Myrna Ley. (SR) December 12, 1936.
ALCATRAZ
BURROUGHS-TARZAN. (R) July 15, 1936.
ALCATRAZ ISLAND
FN. John Litel, Ann Sheridan.
ALIBI FOR MURDER 60
COLUMBIA. (R) September 23, 1936. M.
Churchill, Wm. Gargan. (SR) October 24, 1936.
ALL AMERICAN CHUMP 64
MGM. (R) October 16, 1936. Stuart Erwln,
Betty Furness. (SR) September 5, 1936.
ALONG CAME LOVE 66
PARAMOUNT. (R) November 6, 1936. Irene
Hervey. Charles Starrett. (SR) February 20, 1937.
AMATEUR GENTLEMAN, THE 100
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) April 17, 1936.
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.. Elissa Landi. (SR)
February 22. 1936.
AMAZING QUEST, THE 70
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) September 26, 1936.
Gary Grant. Mary Brian. (SR) August 29, 1936.
AMBUSH VALLEY 56
RELIABLE. (R) November 1, 1936. Bob
Custer.
AMOK 84
DU WORLD. (R) October 15, 1935. Marcel
Chantel.
AMPHYTRION 103
GLOBE. (R) March 23, 1937. Henri Garat.
(SR) April 3. 1937.
AND SO THEY WERE MARRIED 75
COLUMBIA. (R) May 10, 1936. Mary Astor.
Melvyn Douglas. (SR) April 18, 1936.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
"The Cuffing Room" — Deparfmenf in Mo-
flon Picfure Herald giving advance oufllnes of
producfion.
(R) signifies release dafe.
(S R) indicafes picfure was discussed in
"Showmen's Review" Deparfmenf, formerly
"Passing in Review" (P R).
Number opposite tifle is running fime in
minutes.
AND SUDDEN DEATH 68
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 19, 1936. Randolph
Scott, Frances Drake. (SR) June 13. 19S6.
ANGEL :
PARAMOUNT. Marlene Dietrich, H. Marshall.
ANGEL'S HOLIDAY 75
20th CENTUKY-FOX. (R) June 4, 1937. Jane
Withers, Robert Kent. (SR) May 8, 1937.
ANGELS IN WHITE
ZEIDMAN. Tala Birell. (See "In the Cutting
Room," February 29, 1936.)
ANGLE SHOOTER
WB. Joan Blondell, Pat O'Brien.
ANNA 95
AMKINO. (B) July 16. 1936. Ada Voltsik. (SR)
Aug. 1. 1936.
ANOTHER DAWN 73
WB. (R) June 26. 1937. Kay Francis. Errol
Flynn. (SR) April 10, 1937.
ANTHONY ADVERSE 139
WARNER BROS. (R) August 29, 1936. Fredrlc
March. Olivia De Havilland. (SR) May 23, 1936.
ANYTHING FOR A THRILL
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) June 15, 1937.
Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond.
ANYTHING GOES 92
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 24, 1936. Bing
Crosby, Ethel Merman. (SR) February 22, 1936.
APACHE TRAIL
RELIABLE. Bob Custer.
APRIL ROMANCE 82
MGM. (R) November 20, 1936. Richard Tauber.
(SR) February 13, 1937.
ARIZONA DAYS 52
GN. (R) January 30, 1937. Tex Bitter. Eleanor
Stewart. (SR) February 13, 1937.
ARIZONA MAHONEY 51
PARAMOUNT. (R) December 4. 1936. Larry
Crabbe. Joe Cook. (See "In the Cutting Boom."
November 7.)
ARIZONA RAIDERS. THE 57
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 26, 1936. Buster
Crahbe, Marsha Hunt. (SR) October 17, 1936.
ARMORED CAR
UNIVERSAL. Robert Wilcox, Judith Barrett.
ARSON RING. THE 68
GAUMONT-BRITISH. Leslie Banks.
ARTISTS AND MODELS
PARAMOUNT. Jack Benny, Gail Patrick.
AS GOOD AS MARRIED 81
UNIVERSAL. (R) May 9, 1937. John Boles.
Doris Nolan. (SR) May 1. 1937.
A STAR FELL FROM HEAVEN 70
ASSOCIATED BRITISH. (Florlne McKinney.
(SR) June 27, 1936.
ASTERO 90
FRANK NORTON. (B) February 21, 1937. Miss
Kyvell.
AS YOU LIKE IT 96
20th CENTURY-FOX. (R) January 8, 1937.
Elisabeth Bergner, Laurence Olivier. (SB) Sept.
19. 1936.
AUGUST WEEK-END 67
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) April 10. 1936. Valerie Hobson,
G. P Huntley. Jr.
AURORA SUL MARE
WORLD. Italian feature.
AVENGING WATERS 56
COLUMBIA. (R) May 8. 1936. Ken Maynard.
Beth Marion.
AWFUL TRUTH, THE
COLUMBIA. Irene Dunne. Cary Grant.
B
BACKSTAGE 78
CB. (R) March 15, 1937. Anna Neagle, Arthur
Tracy.
BACK TO NATURE 56
SOTH CENT. -FOX. (R) September 18. 1936.
Jed Prouty. Spring Byington. (SR) August 22,
1936.
BANJO ON MY KNEE 95
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) December 4, 1936. Bar-
bara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea. (SB) December 5,
1936.
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1215
in — Cai
BANK ALARM ■■•
GN. Conrad Nagel, Eleanur Hunt. (R) May 29,
193"
BARRIER, THE • • • • •
I'ARAilOUNT. (K) July Ti. 19:i7. Clias. Buk-
ford, Ann Dvorak.
BAR Z BAD MEN 5'
UEPUBLIC. (R) January 20, 19;;7. .lolinny
Mack Brown, 1.. January.
BATTLE OF GREED 65
CRESCKNT. (R) January 18, 1937. Tom Keine.
(hvvnne Shipman. (SR) January 9, 19:!7.
BEETHOVEN CONCERTO 90
AMKINO. (R) Mardi 23. 1937. V. Gardin.
(SR) April 10, 19.37.
BE GOOD UNTO DEATH 80
DANUBIA. (R) September 10. 193i.;. (Hun-
garian Dialogue.) Csortos-Devenev.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES ■ ■ ■ ■
RKO-KADJO. (R) May 14. 1937. l.ee Tracy.
Diana (;il.son.
BELOVED ENEMY »8
UNITED ARTISTS, (R) December 2.j, 193b.
Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne. (SR) December 19,
1930. _.
BELOVED VAGABOND, THE 80
COLUMBIA. (R) December 14, 19.3(i. JIaurice
Cbevalier. (SR) September 26, 193«.
BELOW THE DEADLINE 64
(CHESTERFIELD. (R) June 1. 193G. Cecilia
I'arker, Rus.sell Ilcipfon.
BENGAL KILLER. THE
WAKXIOK r.ROS. Barton MacLane. June Travis.
BENGAL TIGER, THE 60
WAKNEU BROTHERS. (R) September 5, 1936,
Barton .Macl>ane. June Travis. (SR) July 11, 1936.
BEWARE OF LADIES 61
REPUBLIC. (R) December 21, 1936. Donald
Cooli. Judith Allen. (SB) February 13, 1937.
BIG BROADCAST OF 1937, THE 100
rAKA.MonNT. (R) October 9. 1936. Jack Benny,
Kuriis and Allen. (SR) October 10, 1936.
BIG BROWN EYES 76
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 3, 1936. Joan Bennett.
Carv Grant. (SR) April 11, 1936.
BIG BUSINESS 60
lidTH CENT. -FOX. (R) July 23, 1937. Jed
I'routy. Spring Byington. (SR) April 17, 1937.
BIG GAME, THE 75
RKO-RADIO. (R) October 9. 1936. June Travis,
I'hilip Huston. (SB) October 3, 1936.
BIG NOISE, THE 58
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) June 27, 1936, Guy
Kililit-e, Warren Hull. (SR) April 25, 1936.
BIG SHOW, THE 70
REPUBLIC. (R) November 16, 1936. Gene
.\ulrv. Kav Hughes.
BILL CRACKS DOWN 59
REPUBLIC. (R) March 22. 1937. Grant
Withers. Beatrice Roberts. (SR) March 27, 1937.
BLACK ACES
UNIVERSAL. Buck Jones. Kay Linaker.
BLACK GOLD
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) .January 20, 1936.
Krankie Darro, Berton Churchill.
BLACK LEGION 83
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) January 30. 1937.
H. Bogart. E. O'Brien -Moore. (SR) Jan. 9, 1937.
BLACKMAILER 66
COLUMBIA. (B) July 10. 1936. William Gar-
Kan. Florence Rice. ("In the Cutting Room,"
March 28, 1936.)
BLACK TORRENT
COLUMBIA. Jack Holt, Mae Clarke.
BLAZING BARRIERS
MONOGRAM. F. Coghlan, P, McKlnney.
BLAZING SIXES 55
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) June 12. 1937.
Dick Koran. Helen Valkis.
BLOOD LINES
W.\KNER BROTHERS. Patricia Ellis. " Deiinis
.Moore.
BLUE DANUBE ROMANCE 85
DANUBIA. (R) January 20, 1937. Zita Percell.
BOHEMIAN GIRL, THE,. . . 72
METRO-GOLD WYN -.MATER. (B) February iV,
1936. Laurel and Hardy. (SB) March 7, 1936.
BOLD CABALLERO, THE 71
REPUBLIC. (R) January 18. 1937." "RobV.
Livingston, Heather Angel. (SR) December 5,
1936.
BOOTHILL BRIGADE
REPUBLIC. (B) August 2, 1937, johnny Mack
Brown.
BORDER CABALLERO 59
PURITAN. (B) March 1, 1936. Tim McCoy.
Lois January. (SR) August 1, 1936,
BORDER CAFE
RKO-RADIO. (R) Juno 25, 1937. John Real.
-■Vrmida.
BORDER FLIGHT 59
PARAMOUNT. (B) May 29, 19.36. John Howard.
Frances Farmer. (SR) April 25, 1936.
BORDERLAND 82
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 26, 1937, Williajn
Boyd, Jimmy Ellison. (SB) February 13, 1937.
BORDER PATROLMAN 59
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) July 3, 1936. George
O'Brien, Polly Ann Young. (SR) June 27, 1936.
BORDER PHANTOM 58
REPUBLIC. (R) December 28, 1936. Bob Steele.
Harley Wood.
BORN RECKLESS
20TH CENT.-FOX. Bochelle Hudson, Brian
Donlevy.
BORN TO DANCE 108
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB. (B) November 27.
1936. Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, (SR)
November 21, 1936.
BORN TO FIGHT
AM1!AS.SA1)()R-C0NN. (B) November 3, 1936.
Frank ic 1 larro. Jack La Rue,
BORROWED TIME
INVINCIBLE.
BOSS RIDER OF GUN CREEK 6J
UNIVERSAL. (R) November 1, 1936. Buck
Jones. Muriel Evans.
BOULDER DAM 70
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) March 7. 1936.
Ross Alexander, Patricia Ellis. (SR) April 4.
19.36.
BOY OF THE STREETS
JIONOGRAM. Jackie Cooper.
BRAND OF THE OUTLAWS
SrPRE:\IE. (R) August 15, 1936. Bob Steele.
BREEZING HOME 64
UNIVEBS.\L. (B) January 31, 1937. Binnie
Barnes, Wm. Gargan. (SB) March 27. 1937.
BRIDE COMES HOME, THE 83
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 3. 1936. Claudette
Colbert, Fred MacMurray. (SR) November 23.
1935.
BRIDES ARE LIKE THAT 67
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) April 18, 1936, Ross
Alexander, Anita Louise. (SB) January 25, 1936.
BRIDE WALKS OUT. THE 80
RKO-RADIO. (R) July 10, 1936. Barbara Stan-
wyck, Gene Raymond. (SR) July 11, 1936.
BRIDGE OF SIGHS 66
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) March 5, 1936. Onslow Stevens,
Dorothy Tree,
BRILLIANT MARRIAGE 621/2
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COBPO-
BATION. (R) March 25, 1936. Joan Marsh.
Ray Walker.
BROADWAY MELODY OF 1937
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB, (R) July 16, 1937.
Eleanor Powell. Robt. Taylor.
BROKEN BLOSSOMS 90
I.MPERIAJL, (R) December 1, 1936, Dollv
Haas. E. Williams. (SR) June 6, 1936.
BROKEN COIN 50
IMPERIAL. (R) January 10, 1936. Earle Doug-
las,
BROTHERS OF THE WEST
VICTORY. (R) June 30. 1937. Tom Tyler.
BULLDOG DRUMMOND ESCAPES 65
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 15, 19.37. Ray Mil-
land. Htather Angel. (SR) March 13, 1937,
BULLDOG EDITION 56
REPUBLIC. (R) September 21, 1936. Ray
Walker, Evalyn Ivnapp. (SR) September 28, 1936.
BULLETS OR BALLOTS 81
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) June 6. 1936. Edward
G. Robinson. Joan Blondell. (SB) May 23, 1936.
BUNKER BEAN 67
RKO-RADIO. (R) June 26, 1936. Owen Davis,
Jr., Louise Latimer,
CAFE METROPOLE 83
2nTH CENT.-FOX. (R) May 7, 1937. Loretta
Young. Tyrone Power. (SR) May 8, 1937.
CAIN AND MABEL 90
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) September 26. 193.6.
Marion Davies, Clark Gable. (SR) October 31.
1936.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1216
Cal — Cou
CALIFORNIA MAIL 56
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) November 14, 1936.
Dick Foran, Linda Perry.
CALIFORNIA STRAIGHT AHEAD 67
UNIVERSAL. (R) May 2, 1937. John Wayne,
Louise Latimer. (SR) April 3. 1937.
CALLING ALL CARS 62
HOFFBERG. (R) February 10, 1937. Jack
LaRue, Lillian Miles. (SR) January 26, 1935.
CALLING THE TUNE 70
ASSOCIATED BRITISH. Sam Livesay. (SR)
August 8. 1936.
CALL IT A DAY 90
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) April 17. 1937.
Olivia de Havilland, Ian Hunter. (SR) March 13,
1937.
CALL OF THE COYOTE 50
IMPERIAL. (R) March 15, 1936. Ken Thomp-
son.
CALL OF THE PRAIRIE 67
PARAMOtiNT. (R) March 6, 1936. William
Boyd. Jimmy Ellison. (SR) February 1, 1936.
CAMILLE 108
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) January 1,
1937. Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor. (SR) Decem-
ber 19, 1936.
CAMPUS SCANDALS
FIRST NATIONAL. Frank McHugb.
CAN THIS BE DIXIE? 70
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) November 13. 1936.
Jane Withers, Slim Summerville. (SR) November
14. 1936.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
COLUMBIA. Francis Lederer.
CAPTAIN BLOOD 119
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) December 28. 193.5.
Errol Flynn. Olivia De Havilland. (SR) January
11. 1936.
CAPTAIN CALAMITY 66
(JEORGE HIRLIMAN ENTERPRISES. (R)
Nov. 29. 1936. George Houston, Marion Nixon.
CAPTAIN JANUARY 77
2nTH CENT.-FOX. (R) April 17. 1936. Shirley
Temple. Guy Kihbee. (SR) March 21, 1936
CAPTAIN'S KID, THE 72
FIR.ST NATIONAL. (R) November 14. 1936.
Guy Kibbee, Sybil Jason. (SR) September 19.
1936.
CAREER WOMAN 77
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) December 18. 1936.
Claire Trevor, Michael Whalen. (SR) November
28, 1936.
CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS 93
AMERICAN TOBIS. (R) September 22, 1936.
Francoise Rosay. (SR) October 8, 1936. (Reviewed
under the title of "La Kermesse Heroique.")
CAR OF DREAMS 90
DANUBIA. (R) October 10. 1936. Torzs-Perzcell.
CARYL OF THE MOUNTAINS 57
RELIABLE. (R) March 27. 1930. Rin-Tin-Tin,
.Tr.
CASE AGAINST MRS. AMES, THE 85
PARAMOUNT. (R) May 8. 1936. Madeleine
Carroll. George Brent. (SR) May 1. 1936.
CASE OF THE BLACK CAT G6
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) October 31. 1936.
Ricardo Cortez, June Travis. (SR) October 3.
19:!H.
CASE OF THE STUTTERING BISHOP, THE 70
FIRST NATIONAL. Donald Woods. Ann Dvorak.
(R) June fi. 11137.
CASE OF THE VELVET CLAWS. THE 63
WARN-ER BROTHERS. (R) August 15. 1936.
Warren William. Claire Dodd. (SR) May 23, 1936
CATTLE THIEF, THE 57
COLUMBIA. (R) February 28. 1936. Ken May-
nard. Geneva Mitchell.
CAVALRY 60
REPUBLIC. (R) October 14. 1936. Bob Steele'
Frances Grant.
CAVALRY 95
UNITED ARTISTS. (SR) December 19, 1931;.
Elisa Cegani.
CEILING ZERO 95
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) .January 25. V936.
James Cagncy. Pat O'Brien. (SR December 2S,
1935.
CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE 59
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) May 8. 1936. Paul
Cavanagh. Helen Wood. (See "In the Cutting
Room." December 14, 1935.)
CHAMPAGNE WALTZ 85
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 29. 19.37. Gladys
Swarthout. F. MacMurray. (SR) December 12.
1936.
CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE 115
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) November 7, 1936.
Errol Flynn, Olivia De Havilland . October 24,
1936.
CHARLIE CHAN AT THE CIRCUS 71
2UTH CICNT.-FOX. (R) March 27. 1936. Warner
Oland, iveye Luke. (SR) March 26. 1U3C.
CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS 71
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) May 21. 1937. Warner
Oland. Kath. DeMille. (See "In the Cutting
Room." March 6, 1937.)
CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OPERA 68
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) January 8, 1937. Warner
Oland, Boris K.irloff. (SR) November 29, 1936.
CHARLIE CHAN AT THE RACE TRACK 70
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) August 7, 1936. Warner
Oland, Helen Wood. (SR) October 26, 1935.
CHEROKEE STRIP 55
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) May 15, 1937. Dick
Foran. Jane Bryan.
CHEYENNE RIDES AGAIN
VICTORY. (R) January 7, 1937. Tom Tyler.
Lucille Browne.
CHINA CLIPPER 88'/;
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) August 22. 1936. Pat
O'Brien. Beverly Roberts. (SR) August 15, 1936.
CHINA FLIGHT
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) June 15, 1936.
CHINA PASSAGE 65
RKO-RADIO. (R) March 12, 1937. Constance
Worth. V. Haworth. (SR) April 24, 1937.
CHINESE GOLD
PARAMOUNT. Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll.
CIBOULETTE 95
FRANCO-AMERICAN. (R) September 11. 1936.
Simone Berriau. (SR) December 13. 1936.
CIRCUS GIRL 62
REPUBLIC. (R) March 1. 1937. June Travis.
Bob Livingston. ("In the Cutting Room," Feb-
ruary 13, 1937.)
CLARENCE
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 12. 1937. Boscoe
Karns. Charlotte Winters. ("In the Cutting
Room," December 26, 1936.)
CLOISTERED 80
BEST. (R) May 9, 1936. (SR) November 7.
1936.
CODE OF THE RANGE 55
COLUMBIA. (R) October 9, 1936. Charles
Starrett, Mary Blake.
COLLEEN 89
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) March 21. 1936.
Ruby Keeler. .loan Blondell. Jack Oakle, Dick
Powell. (SR) February 1, 1936.
COLLEGE HOLIDAY 87
PARAMOt^'T. (R) December 25, 1936. Jack
Bennv. Burns and Allen. (SR) December 26, 1936.
COME AND GET IT 99
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) November 6. 1936.
Edward Arnold. Frances Farmer. (SR) November
7, 1936.
COME CLOSER, FOLKS 61
COLUMBIA. (R) November 7, 1936. James
Dunn. Marian Marsh.
COME ON. COWBOYS
REPUBLIC. (R) May 24. 1937. Bob Living-
ston. Ray Corrigan.
COMIN' ROUND THE MOUNTAIN 55
REPUBLIC. (R) April 13. 1936. Gene Autry,
Ann Rutherford. (SR) April 11, 1936.
CONFESSION
WARNER BROTHERS. Kay Francis, Ian Hun-
ter ("One Hour of Romance." "In the Cutting
Room." April 10, 1937.)
CONFLICT 61
ITNIVEKSAL. (R) November 29, 1936. John
Wayne, .lean Rogers. (SR) December 5, 1936.
CONNECTICUT YANKEE, A 85
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) April 24, 1936. Will
Rogers, Myrna Loy. (SR) March 21, 1931 (re-
issue).
COUNTERFEIT 74
COLUMBIA. (R) June 12, 1936. Chester
Morris. Margot Grahame. ("CJueer Money," "In
the Cutting Room." May 2, 1936.)
COUNTERFEIT LADY 60
COLUMBIA. (R) December 31, 1936. Ralph
Bellamy. Joan I'erry. (SR) January 23, 1937.
COUNTRY BEYOND, THE 68
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) April 24. 1936.
Rochello Hudson. Paul Kelly. (SR) April 11.
1936.
COUNTRY DOCTOR. THE 94
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) March 6. 1936. Dionne
Quintuplets. Jean HershoU. (SR) March 21, 1936.
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1217
Cou — Don
COUNTRY GENTLEMEN 68
» REPUBLIC. (R) November 9. 1936. Olsen and
Johnson. (SR) October 31, 1936.
COWBOY AND THE KID, THE 58
UNIVERSAL. (R) May 25, 1936. Buck Jones,
Dorothy Revler.
COWBOY STAR, THE 56
COLUMBIA. (R) November 20, 1936. Charles
Starrett, Iris Shunn. ("In the Cutting Boom,"
October 10.)
CRACK-UP 70
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) January 15, 1937. Peter
Lorre, Brian Donlevy. (SR) January 16, 1937.
CRAIG'S WIFE 75
COLUMBIA. (R) October 1, 1936. John Boles,
Rosalind Russell. (SR) September 19, 1936.
CRASH DONOVAN 54
UNIVERSAL. (R) July 26, 1936. Jack Holt,
Nan Grey. (SR) July IS, 1936.
CRIME NOBODY SAW, THE 60
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 12. 1937. Lew Ayres,
Ruth Coleman. (SR) April 17. 1937.
CRIME OF DR. FORBES. THE 76
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) June 26. 1936. Gloria
Stuart. Robert Kent. (SR) June 20, 1936.
CRIME OF VOODOO 63
HOFFBERG. (R) July 1, 1936. Fredi Wash-
ington.
CRIME OVER LONDON 80
UNITED ARTISTS. Margot Graharae. (SB)
November 7. 1936.
CRIME PATROL
GUARANTEED. (R) March 1, 1937. Ray Walker,
Geneva Mitchell.
CRIMINAL LAWYER 72
RKO-RADIO. (R) January 29, 1937. Lee Tracy.
Margot Grahame. (SR) April 10. 1937.
CRIMINALS OF THE AIR 61
COLUMBIA. (R) April 30, 19.37. Rosalind Keith,
Chas. Quigley. ("Honeymoon Pilot," "In the
Cutting Room." March 27, 1937.)
CRIMSON CIRCLE
DU WORLD. (R) January 1, 1937. Noah Beery.
CROOKED TRAIL, THE
SUPREME. (R) July 25, 1936. Johnny Mack
Brown.
CRUSTALO 95
FRANK NORTON. (R) October 11, 1936. Nina
Afcntskl
CUSTER'S LAST STAND 9 reels
STAGE AND SCREEN. (B) April 2, 1936. Hex
Lease.
DANCE, CHARLIE, DANCE 65
WARNER BROTHERS. Stuart Erwln, Jean
Muir. (SR) May 1, 1937.
DANCING FEET 72
REPUBLIC. (R) January 31. 1936. Ben Lyon,
Joan Marsh. (SR) April 4, 1936.
DANCING PIRATE 85
RKO RADIO. (R) May 22. 1936. Charles Col-
lins. Stem Duna. (SR) May 16, 1936.
DANGEROUS 78
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) January 4, 193'6.
Bette Davis, Franehot Tone. (SR) November 30,
1935.
DANGEROUS HOLIDAY
REPUBLIC. (R) May 31, 1937. William
Bakewell, Lynn Roberts.
DANGEROUS INTRIGUE 57
COLUMBIA. (R) January 4, 1936. Ralph Bel-
lamy, Gloria Shea.
DANGEROUS NUMBER 71
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) January 22,
1937. Robert Young, Ann Sothern. (SR) Febru-
ary 6. 1937.
DANGEROUS WATERS 67
UNIVERSAL. (R) February 3, 1936. Jack Holt.
„ . .?i"'^,'"'' Armstrong. (SB) February 8, 1936.
DANIEL BOONE 77
RKO RADIO. (R) October 16, I'gse. " George
,,.„^S^*w".-. i^"""'" Angel. (SR) October 31, 1936.
DAREDEVILS OF THE EARTH 60
REGAL. (R) January 1, 1936. Ida Luplno, Cyril
McLaglen.
DARK HOUR, THE 64
GRAND NATIONAL DIS'TRiBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) January 15, 1936. Ray Walker
Irene Ware.
DARK JOURNEY 80
UNITED ARTISTS. Vivien LeighV Conr'adVei'dt
(SB) March 6, 1937.
DAY AT THE RACES
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) June 25, 1937.
M;irx Brothers. Allan Jones.
DEATH TAKES A CRUISE
GRAND NATIONAL.
DEEP SOUTH, THE
WARNER BROTHERS. Gloria Dickson, Claude
Rains.
DEERSI ^YER
IMPERIAL.
DEPRtSSION IS OVER 98
FRANK NORTON. (Greek Dialogue-English
titles.) (R) January 15, 1936. Beatrice Emanuel.
DER KAMPF
AMKINO. (R) September 9, 1936. L. Loebln-
ger. (SR) September 19, 1936.
DESERT GOLD 38
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 27, 1936. Larry
Crabbe, Marsha Hunt. (SR) August 8, 1936.
DESERT GUNS 65
MITCHELL LEICHTER-BEAXmONT. (R) Janu-
ary 2. 1936. Conway Tearle.
DESERT PHANTOM, THE
SUPREME. (R) March 10, 1936. Johnny
Mack Brown.
DESERT SONG
WARNER BROTHERS. Frank McHugh.
DESIRE 95
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 28. 1936. Marlene
Dietrich. Gary Cooper. (SR) February 8. 1936.
DEVIL DIAMOND, THE
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) January 15, 1937.
Kane Richmond. June Gale.
DEVIL DOLL. THE 79
METRO GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) .Tuly 10, 1936.
Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sulllvan. (SR)
,Tuly 11, 1936.
DEVIL IS A SISSY. THE 92
METRO GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) September
IS. ig.'^R. Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper.
(SR) Sentember 12. 1936.
DEVIL IS DRIVING. THE
COLUlSrniA. Richard Dix. .Joan Perry. ("In
the Cuttine Room." February 27. 1937.)
DEVIL PN HORSEBACK, THE JO'A
GRATvD NATIONAL. (R) October 11. 1936. Lili
Damita. Fred Keating. (SR) October 8, 1936.
DEVII'S GOLD
MITCHELL LEICHTER -BEAUMONT. Conway
Tearle.
DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND 74
rOLTTMRTA. (Rl Januarv 24. 1937. Dolores
Del Rin. Richard TUx. (SR) February 27. 1937.
DEVlt'.9 SADni.E LEGION. THE
FIRST NATIONAL. Dick Foran, Anne Nagel.
DEVH'R snUADRON 80
rOLTTJTBTA. (R) Mav 1. 1936 Richard DH.
Karen -Morley. (SR) Mav 16. 1936.
DIMPI-FS 78
2nTH CENT.-FOX. (R) O'-foher 16. 1936. Phir-
Ipv Tpmnle. H^len Westlev. (SR) October 17. 1936.
DOCTOR'S ni/VRY, A 77
PARAMOTTNT. (R) Jannary 22. 1937. .Tnhn
Trpnt. Helen Burgess. (SR) .January 30. 1937.
DR. SYN
G^TTATONT BRITISH. George Arliss, Anna Lee.
DODSWORTH 101
T^'TTED ARTISTS. (R) September IS. 1937.
^^■altc^ Huston. Ruth Chatterton. (SR) September
29 1936.
DOMINANT SEX. THE 82
ASSOC. -RRITTSH. Phillips Holmes. (SR)
Fohnior%' 20. 1937.
DON'T CRY. MOTHER 78
DANTT^TA. (R) August 25, 1936. Eva Rutkay.
DON'T FALL IN LOVE
AMBASSADOR-CON'N. (R) .Tuly 14. 1937. Pinky
Tomlin.
DON'T GAMBLE WITH LOVE 63
COLUMBIA. (R) Fehniarv 15. 193R. Bruce
Cabot, Ann Sothern. (SR) March 14, 1936.
DON'T GET PERSONAL 64
UNIVERSAL. (R) February 17, 1936. James
Dunn. Sally Eilers, (SR) February 29. 1936.
WB. Barton MacLane, June Travis. (SR) Jan.
30. 1937.
DON'T TELL THE WIFE 62
RKO-RADIO. (R) Mar. 5. 1937. Guy Kibbee,
Una Merkel. (SR) Feb, 27, 1937.
DON'T TURN 'EM LOOSE 65
RKORADIO. (R) Sept. 18, 1936. Bruce Cabot.
Louise Latimer. (SR) Aug. 29, 1936.
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1218
DOOMED AT SUNDOWN
REPUBLIC. (K) June 7, 1937. Bob Steele. Lor-
raine Hajes.
DOOMED CARGO 70
GB PICTURES. (R) Aug. 15, 1936. Edmund
Lowe, Constance Cummlngs. (SR) July 11, 1936.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING
PARAMOUNT. Blng Crosby, Mary Carlisle.
DOUGHNUTS AND SOCIETY 63
MASCOT. (R) March 27 1936. Louise Fazenda,
Maude Eburne.
DOWN THE STRETCH 66
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) Sept. 19, 1936. Patricia
Ellis, Dennis Moore. (SR) July 18, 1936.
DOWN TO THE SEA 67
REPUBLIC. (R) Aug. 25, 193G. Russell Hardie.
Ann Rutherford. (SR) July 11, 1936.
DRACULA'S DAUGHTER 70
UNIVERSAL. (R) Mav 11. 1936. Otto Kruger.
Marguerite Churchill. (SR) May 9, 1936.
DRAEGERMAN COURAGE 60
FN. (R) May 15, 1937. Jean Mulr, Barton Mac-
Lane. (SR) Aug. 29, 1936.
DRAG NET, THE
BURROUGHS-TARZAN. (R) April 15 1936.
Rod LaRocque. Marion Nixon. ("In the Cut-
ting Room." February 15, 1936.
DRAKE THE PIRATE 78
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPOR-
ATION. (R) April 1. 1936. Matheson Lang,
Jane Baxter. (SR) June 1, 1935.
DREAMING LIPS 78
UA. (R) May 28, 1937. Elisabeth Bergner,
Raymond Mas.sev. (SR) Mar. 6, 1937.
DREAMS OF LOVE 103
DANUBIA. (R) Jan. 3, 1937. Frank Taray.
DRIFT FENCE 56
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 14, 1936. Larry
Crabbe. Katherine De Mllle. (SR) May 30 1936.
DRUMS OF DESTINY
CRESCENT. (R) June 12. 1937. Tom Keene.
Edna Lawrence.
DUBROVSKY 72
AMKINO. (R) March 28, 1936. Boris Llvanov.
(SR) April 11, 1936.
DUCHESS, THE
PARAMOUNT. George Raft. Dolores Costello
Barrymore.
DUSTY ERMINE 75
TWICKENHAM. Ronald Squire. (SR) Oct. 10,
1936.
E
EARLY BIRD, THE
GUARANTEED. Richard Hayward.
EARLY TO BED 73
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 5, 1936. Charles Rug-
gles, Mary Boland. (SR) July 25, 1936.
EARTHWORMS TRACTORS 69
FIRST NATIONAL. Joe E. Brown June Travis.
(R) July 18, 1936. (SR) June 20, 1936.
EAST MEET WEST 74
GB PICTURES. (R) October 16, 1936. George
Arliss, Lucie Mannheim. (SR) September 12, 1936.
EASY GOING
RKO-RADIO. Wheeler and Woolsey.
EASY LIVING
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 30, 1937. Jean Arthur,
Edward Arnold.
EASY MONEY 661/2
INVINCIBLE. (R) June 10, 1936. Onslow
Stevens, Kay Llnaker. (SR) July 11. 1936.
EASY TO TAKE 67
PARAMOUNT. (R) November 6, 1936. Marsha
Hunt. John Howard.
EDUCATING FATHER 57
20th CENT. -FOX. (R) .July 10, 1936. Jed
Prouty, Shirley Deane. (SR) May 30, 1936.
ELEPHANT BOY 80
UA. (R) April 23, 1937. Native cast. (SR)
March 13. 1937.
EL JUSTICIERO
RAY KIRKWOOD. (R) January 3, 1937. Ernesto
Guillen.
ELLIS ISLAND 66
INVINCIBLE. (R) November 5, 1936. Peggy
.Shannon, Donald Cook.
EMPEROR'S CANDLESTICKS. THE
MG.M. (R) June 11. 1937. William Powell,
Luise Rainer.
EMPTY HOLSTERS
WB. Dick Foran. Patricia Walthall.
EMPTY SADDLES 62
UNIVERSAL. (R) December 20, 1936. Buck
Jones, Louise Brooks. (SR) October 24, 1936.
Doo — Fin
END OF THE TRAIL 72
COLUMBIA. (R) September 18, 1936. Jack Holt,
Ton "'^^ "''"ry- (SR) November 21, 1936.
EROS 110
JRANK NORTON. (R) September 7. 1936. A.
Marikos.
ESPIONAGE 87
MGM. (R) February 28, 1937. Edmund Lowe',
Madge Evans. (SR) March 6, 1937.
ETERNAL MASK. THE 70
MAYER-BURSTYN. (R) January 12. 1937.'
Mathias Wieman. (SR) January 23, 1937.
EVER SINCE EVE
WB. Marion Davies. R. Montgomery. ("In the
Cutting Room." May 1. 1937.
EVERYBODY DANCE 70
GB. (R) February 15. 1937. Ernest Truex. C.
Courtneidge. (SR) December 8. 1936.
EVERYBODY'S OLD MAN 84
20th CENT-FOX. (R) March 20, 1936. Irvin
S. Cobb, Rochelle Hudson. (SR) March 14, 1936.
EVERYMAN'S LAW
SUPREME. (R) June 10, 1936. Johnny Mack
Brown.
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 62
20th CENT-FOX. (R) February 7, 1936. June
Lang. Thomas Beck. (SR) February 8, 1936.
EVERYTHING IS RHYTHM 75
ASSOCIATED BRITISH. Harry Roy. (SR) June
27. 1936.
EVERYTHING IS THUNDER 74
GB PICTURES. (R) October 1, 1936. Constance
Bennett, Oscar Homolka. (SB) September 12,
1936.
EXCLUSIVE
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 16, 1937. F. Mac-
Murray, Frances Farmer.
EXCLUSIVE STORY 73
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) January 17,
1936. Franchot Tone. Madge Evans. (SR) Janu-
ary 18, 1936.
EX-MRS. BRADFORD, THE 81
RKO RADIO. (R) May 15, 1936. William
Powell, Jean Arthur. (SR) May 2, 1936.
EXO FTOHEA 96
FRANK NORTON. (R) September 20. 1938. B.
Argyre.
FACE IN THE FOG, A
VICTORY. (R) February 1, 1936. June Collyer,
Lloyd Hughes.
FACE THE FACTS
GN. Stuart Erwin.
FAIR WARNING 68
20th CENT-FOX. (R) March 5, 1937. Betty
Furness, John Payne. (SR) January 23, 1937.
FAMILY AFFAIR, A 68
MGM. (R) March 12, 1937. Lionel Barrymore.
Cecelia Parker. (SR) March 20, 1937.
FAR FROM THE CROWD 82
FRANK NORTON. (R) March 7, 1937. Mary
Tsagonis.
FARMER IN THE DELL 67
RKO RADIO. (R) March 27, 1936. Fred Stone.
Jean Parker. (SR) March 14, 1936.
FATAL LADY 76
PARAMOUNT. (R) May 15, 1936. Mary Ellis.
Walter Pldgeon. (SR) May 23. 1936.
FEDERAL AGENT 59
REPUBLIC. (R) April 10, 1936. William Boyd,
Irene Ware.
FEUD OF THE WEST 6l'/2
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPOR-
ATION. (R) April 15. 1936. Hoot Gibson, Joan
Barclay.
15 MAIDEN LANE 64
20th CENT-FOX. (R) October 30, 1936. Claire
Trevor. Cesar Romcni. (SR) October 3, 1936.
FIFTY ROADS TO TOWN 81
20th CENT-FOX. (R) April 16. 1937. Don
Ameche. Ann Sothern. (SR) April 3, 1937.
FIGHTING TEXAN. THE
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) June 30, 1937.
Kermit Maynard.
FIGHTING VAGABONDS
RAY KIRKWOOD. (R) February 19, 1937.
Bobby Nelson. Donald Reed.
FINAL HOUR, THE 58
COLUMBIA. (R) June 30, 1936. Ralph Bellamy.
Marguerite Churchill.
FIND THE WITNESS 57
COLUMBIA. (R) January 8. 1937. Rosalind
Keith, Charles Qulgley. (SR) March 6, 1937.
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1219
-Gla
FIREFLY, THE
MGM. Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones.
FIRE OVER ENGLAND 89
UA. (K) March 5, 1937. Laurence Olivier, Flora
Robson. (SB) January 16, 1937.
FIRE TRAP, THE •• 58
HOFFBERG. (R) January 10. 1937. Norman
Foster, Evalyn Knapp. (SR) Dec. 7. 1935.
FIRST BABY, THE 74
20th CENT-FOX. (R) May 15, 1936. Shirley
Deane. Johnny Downs. (SR) April 18, 1936.
FIRST LADY
FW. Kay Francis. Preston Foster.
FLASHING MALLETS • ■ .• •
VICTORY. (R) May 10, 1937. Herman Brix.
FLASHING SKATES ■ • • ■ •
COLUMBIA. Chas. Qulgley, Rita Hayworth.
FLORIDA SPECIAL y\VXV'-
PARAMOUNT. (R) May 1. 1936. Jack Oakie,
Sallv Eilers. (SR) April 25, 1936.
FLY-AWAY BABY •■■• ■••
WB. Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane. (R)
June 19, 1937.
FLYING DOCTOR. THE 92
20TH CENT. -FOX. Charles Farrell. (SR) De-
cember 19, 1936.
FLYING FISTS ••■.••
VICTORY. (R) April 25, 1937. Herman Brix.
FLYING HOSTESS 66
TINI^'^;RSAL. (R) November 22. 1936. Judith
Barrett, Wm. Hall. (SR) November 14, 1936.
F MAN 72
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 13, 1936. Jack Haley.
Adrienne Marden. (SR) May 16, 1936.
FOLLOW THE FLEET MO
RKO RADIO. (R) February 21. 1936. Fred
Astaire, Ginger Rogers. (SR) February 22, 1936.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART 82
REPUBLIC. (R) September 5, 1936. Marion
Tallev, Michael Bartlett. (SR) August 15, 1936.
FOOTLOOSE HEIRESS
WB. Craig Reynolds. Ann Sheridan. ("In the
Cuttin? Room," April 10, 1937.)
FOREVER YOURS
GN. (R) May 15. 1937. Beniamino Gigli.
FORGOTTEN FACES 72
PARAMOUNT. (R) May 15. 1936. Herbert
Marshall, Gertrude Michael. (SR) May 2, 1936.
FORGOTTEN WOMEN 71
LVIPERIAL. (R) May 15, 1936. Irene Rich,
Evelyn Brent.
FORLORN RIVER
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 2, 1937. June Martel,
Larry Crabbe.
FOR LOVE OF YOU 60
CELEBRITY. F. Foresta, Biscoe and Wayne.
FOR THE SERVICE 65
UNIVERSAL. (R) May 6, 1936. Buck Jones,
FOUR DAYS WONDER 60
UNrVTCRSAL. (R) January 3. 1937. Jeanne
Dante. Kenneth Howell. (SR) January 23. 1937.
FRAME UP, THE 59
.COLUMBIA. (R) May 1. 1937. Paul Kelly.
Jacqueline Wells. (See "Right Guy," "In the
Cutting Room," May 1, 1937.)
FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE 66
REPUBLIC. (R) May 1. 1936. Helen Morgan,
Chester Morris. (SR) May 23, 1936.
FRASQUITA 87
DU WORLD. (R) January 17, 1936. Franz
Lehar. (SR) February 1, 1936.
FRESHMAN LOVE 65
WARNER BROS. (R) January 18, 1936. Patricia
Ellis, Warren Hull. (SR) February 1. 1936.
FRIENDLY EXPRESSION 65
DANUBIA (R) November 1, 1936. Raday-Szoke.
FROM NINE TO NINE 6 ris.
STEINER. (R) December 21, 1936. Ruth Roland,
FRONTIER FURY
RELIABLE. Bob Custer.
FUGITIVE IN THE SKY 58
WARNER BROS. (R) November 28. 1936. Jean
Muir, Warren Hull. (SR) October 31, 1936.
FUGITIVE SHERIFF, THE 58
COLUMBIA. (R) June 1. 1936. Ken Maynard.
Beth Marion. (SR) October 24, 1936.
FURY 94
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) June 5. ibbfi.
Sylvia Sidney, Spencer Tracy. (SR) May 30.
19.36. J' V -
G
GALLOPING DYNAMITE
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) December 30, 1936.
Kermit Maynard, Ariane Allen.
GAMBLING TERROR, THE 53
REPUBLIC. (R) February 15, 1937. Joliiiny
Mack Brown, 1 Meredith.
GANG SHOW, THE
GENERAL. Ralph Reader. (SR) May 1, 1937.
GANGWAY
GB. Jessie Matthews.
GARDEN MURDER CASE, THE 62
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) February 21,
1936. Edmund Lowe, Virginia Bruce. (SR)
February 8, 1936.
GARDEN OF ALLAH, THE 78
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) November 20, 1936.
Marlene Dietrich, Charles Boyer. (SR) November
7, 1936.
GAY DESPERADO, THE 86
UA. (R) October 2, 1936. Nino Martini, Ida
Lupino. (SR) October 10. 1936.
GENERAL DIED AT DAWN, THE 98
PARAMOUNT. (R) September 4, 1936. Gary
Cooper, Madeleine Carroll. (SR) September 2.
1936.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
MGM. (R) June 25, 1937. Virginia Bruce,
Franchot Tone.
GENERAL SPANKY 72
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) December 11.
1936. Spanky McFarland, P. Holmes. (SR)
October 31, 1936.
GENTLE JULIA 63
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) April 3. 19.36. Jane
Withers. Tom Borwn. (SR) February 29 1936
GENTLEMAN FROM KIMBERLEY, THE
FN. Warner Baxter. Anita Louise.
GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, THE 65
REPUBLIC. (R) August 17, 1936. Eddie Quil-
lan, Charlotte Henry. (SR) August 22, 1936.
GHOST GOES WEST, THE 85
UNITED ARTISTS. (B) February 7. 19.36.
Robert Donat. Jean Parker. (SR) January 4.
1936.
GHOST PATROL 60
PURITAN. (R) August 3. 1936. Tim McCov.
Claudia Dell. (SR) September 19. 1936
GHOST TOWN 6 reels
COMilODORB. (R) February 15. 1936. Harry
Carey.
GHOST TOWN GOLD 55
REPTTBLIC. (R) October 26. 1936. Robt. Liv-
ingstim. Kay Hughes.
GIRL FROM MANDALAY, THE 68
REPUBLIC. (R) April 20, 1936. Kay Linaker,
Conrad Nagel.
GIRL FROM MAXIM'S 65
HOFFBERG. (R) October 1. 19.36. Leslie Hen-
son, Frances Day. (SR) October 14, 1933.
GIRL FROM SCOTLAND YARD
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 9. 1937. Karen Mor-
ley, Robert Baldwin.
GIRL FROM TRIESTE
MGM. (R) .Tuly 2.1. 1937. Luise Rainer.
GIRL LOVES BOY 77
GN. (R) March 27. 1937. Eric Linden. Cecelia
Parker.
GIRL OF THE OZARKS, THE 68
PARAMOITNT. (R) June 12. 1936. Virginia
Weidler. G. Erickson. (SR) June 6, 1936.
GIRL ON THE FRONT PAGE, THE 7i
UNIAimSAL. (R) September 27. 1936. Gloria
Stuart. Edmund Lowe. (SR) September 26, 1936.
GIRL OVERBOARD 58
TTNIVERSAL. (R) February 28, 1937. Gloria
Stuart. Walter Pidgeon.
GIRL SAID NO. THE
GN. Rol)t. .Armstrong. Irene Hervey.
GIRLS CAN PLAY
COLUMBIA. (R) June 30. 1937. Chas Quigley.
Jacqueline Wells.
GIRLS' DORMITORY 66
2nTH civNT-FOX. (R) August 14. 1936. Ruth
riiatterlon. Tterliert Marshall. Simone Simon. (SR)
August 1, lfl;!fi
GIT ALONG LITTLE DOGIES 62
RBPUBL1(\ (R) March 22. 1937. Gene Autry,
Judith AlleTi (SR) April 3. 1937.
GIVE ME YOUR HEART 88
WARNER liHOTIlERS. (R) September 26. 1936.
Kay Francis. Ci.irge Brent. (SR) July 18. 1936
GIVE US THIS NIGHT 73
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 8. 1936. Gladys
Swarthout. Jan Kiepura. (SR) March 7, 1936.
GLAMOROUS NIGHT 80
ASSOC. BRITISH. Marv Ellis. (SU) May l.').
1937.
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1220
Glo— His
GLORY TRAIL. THE 65
rRRSrEXT. (H) September 15. 1936. Tom
Keene. .loan Rarclav. (SR) .lulv IS. 1936
GOD'S COUNTRY AND THE WOMAN 85
FIRST NATIONAL (R) January 16, 1937. Bev-
erly Roberts. Georse Brent. (SK) December 26,
1036.
GO-GET-'EM HAINES 60
RErXTBLIO. (R) June 16. 1936. William Bovil.
Sliella Terry.
GO-GETTER, THE
WB. (R) May 22. 1937. George Brent, Anita
T-otiise. ("In the Cutting Room," Mareh 6.
1937.)
GOLD DIGGERS OF 1937 101
FN. (R) Beeember 26. 1936. Dick Powell, .loan
Blnndell. fSR) Deeember 12. 1936
GOLDPN ARROW. THE 68
FinST NATIONAL. (Rl May 23, 19,36. Bette
Pavis. Geot-ee Brent. (SR) May 8, 1936,
GOLD RACKET, THE SS'/j
GN. (Rl April 10. 1937. Conrad Nagel. Eleanor
Himt. fSR) May 1, 1937,
GOLEM. THE 88
JfETROPnTJS. (Rl Mareh 20, 1937. Harry
Bnner. fSRl Mareh 27, 1937.
GONE WITH THP WIND
SFJ.ZNTrK- INTKRNATIONAL.
GOOD EARTH, THE 138
MGM. (Rl Aueust 20. 1937. Paul Muni. Luise
Rainer. (SRI February 6, 1937.
GOOn OLD SOAK 76
MGM. (Rl April 23, 1937. Wallace Beerv.
Boftv Furness. (RR) April 24, 1937.
GORGEOUS
GN Anna Sten.
GOR'^PO'IS HIISSY. THE 105
l\rFTRO-GOLr>WYN-MATF,R. (R> August 28.
1936. ,Toan Crawford. Robert Tavlor. Melvyn
T)"n''las, .Tames Stewart. (SR) September 5. 1936.
GO WE-ST. VODNG MAN 80
P^RAAfOTTXT. (R-) November 13. 1936. Mae
TTo^t ■R-.r,fioinh Seott. (SR) November 14, 1936.
GRAND JURY 61
RKO-RADTO. (R) August 7. 1936. Fred Stone.
Louise Latimer.
GREAT CALL. THE 90
FA. (SR) Deeember 5, 1936. Camillo Pilotto.
GREATFR PROMISE, A 90
AAfKINO. (Rl October 6, 1936. Tamarina. (SR)
Oetolier 17. 1936.
GREAT GMMRINI, THE
PARA^^OTTNT. (Rl June 11. 1937. Akim
Tamiroff 'Marian Jlarsh.
GREAT GUY 75
GRANT) NATION.\L. (R) Peeember 23. 1936
.Tames Cagney. Mae Clarke. (SR) December 19.
lo-'o.
GRFAT HOIPITAL MYSTERY. THE 59
"orn rvNT.-FOX. (R) Alav 14. 1937. Sally
P.lane. Thomas Berk. (SRI Mareh 6. 1937.
fRoviewPfi pnrler the title "Dead Yesterday."!
GREAT O'MALLEY, THE 71
VTB. (Rl February 13. 1937. Pat O'Brien,
Svhil Jason. (SRI December 12. 1936.
GREAT ZIEGFELD. THE 180
ArF,TRO-GOLDV\TN-MATER. (Rl September 4.
10?6. William Powell. Mvrna Loy, Luise Rainer.
(SRI Anril 4. 1936
GREEN LIGHT 85
FN. (R) February 20. 1937. Errol Flynn. Anita
T.r,„ise (SRI .Tanunrv 9, 1937.
GREEN PASTURES, THE 93
WARNER BROS. (R) August 1, 1936. Bex
Tnt-'ram. (SRI Mav 30. 1936.
GUN LORDS OF STIRRUP BASIN 53
IlEPURLir. (R) May 10. 1937. Bob Steele,
Iconise Stanley.
GUN RANGER. THE 49
REPUBLIC. (R) November 19, 1936, Bob
Steele. Eleanor Stewart.
GUNS AND GUITARS 56
REPirBLIC. (R) .Tune 22, 1936. Gene Autrv,
Dorothy Dix. (SRI .Tuly 11, 1936.
GUNS IN THE DARK 56
REPUBLIC. (R) April 14. 1937. Johnny Mack
Brown. C. Rochelle.
GUNSMOKE RANCH 56
REPTTBLIC. (R) May .'i, 1937. Bob Livingston,
Ray Corrit'an.
GUNS OF THE PECOS 65
FN. (R) January 2. 1937. Dick Foran, Anne
Nagel.
GYPSIES 90
AMKINO. (R) July 28, 1936. Alexander Granach.
(SR) August 22, 1936.
GYPSY
WARNER. Roland S'oung, (SB) February" i's'.
1937.
GYPSY MELODY 70
ASSOCIATED BRITISH. Lupe Velez. (SR)
August 8. 19.36.
H
HALF ANGEL 6G
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) May 22, 1936. Frances
Dee. Brian Donlevy. (SR) May 9. 1936.
HAPPY GO LUCKY 68
REPUBLIC. (R) December 14, 1936. Phil
Regan, Evelyn Tenable. (SB) December 12,
1936.
HARD LUCK DAME
WARNER BROS. Warren William, Bette Davis,
(See "Men On Her Mind." "In the Cutting
Room." January 11, 1936.
HARVESTER, THE 74
REPUBLIC. (R) May 5, 1936. Alice Brady,
Ann Rutherford. (SR) April 25, 1936.
HATS OFF 66'/2
GN. (Rl December 6. 1937. Mae Clarke, John
Payne. (SRI January 2. 1937.
HEADIN' FOR THE RIO GRANDE 61
GN. (R) December 20. 1936. Tex Ritter, Elea-
nor Stewart. (SRI December 12, 1936.
HEADLINE CRASHER
AAIBASSADOR-rONN. (Rl December 25, 1936.
Frankie Darro. Kane Ricbmond.
HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE 67
GB. (R) February 20. 1937. .Jessie Matthews,
Louis Borrell. (SRI February 13, 1937.
HEART OF THE WEST 78
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 24. 1936. Wm. Boyd,
Jimmy Ellison.
HEART'S DESIRE 72
GB. Richard Tauber, L. Corbett. (SR) October
5 1935
HEARTS DIVIDED 70
FIRST NATIONAL. (Rl June 20, 1936. Marion
Davies. Dick Powell. (SB) June 13, 1936.
HEARTS IN BONDAGE 72
REPTTBLIC. (Rl August 15. 1936. James Dunn,
Mae Clarke. (See "The Glory Parade.") (SR)
June 6. 1936.
HELL SHIP MORGAN 65
COLUJIBTA. (R) February 8. 1936. George
Bancroft, Ann Sothern. (SR) March 21. 1936.
HELL'S HACIENDA
MITCHELL LEICHTER-BEAUMONT. Conway
HERE COMES CARTER 60
FN. (Rl October 24. 1936. Ross Alexander,
Anne Na^el. (SRI December 12, 1936.
HERE COMES TROUBLE 62
20TH CENT-FOX. (Rl February 21. 1936. Paul
Kelly. Arline Judge. (SR) February 15, 1936.
HER HUSBAND LIES 76
PARAJIOUNT. (R) March 19, 1937. Bicardo
Cortez, Gail Patrick. (SRI March 20, 1937.
HER HUSBAND'S SECRETARY 61
FN. (Rl March 20, 1937. Jean Muir. Warren
Hull. (SR) March 6. 1937,
HER MASTER'S VOICE 76
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 17, 1936. Edward
Everett Horton, Peggy Conklin. (SR) February
22. 1936.
HEROES OF THE RANGE 51
COLUMBIA. (R) March 28, 1936, Ken May-
nard. June Gale. (SR) August 22, 1936,
HIDEAWAY GIRL 72
PARAMOUNT. (R) November 29, 1936. Shirley
Ross. Robert Cummings. (SB) November 14,
1936.
HIGH HAT 90
IMPERIAL. (R) January 1, 1937. Frank Luther.
Dorothy Dare.
HIGH TENSION 63
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) July 17. 19.36. Brian
Donlevy. Glenda Farrell. (SR) June 20, 1936.
HIGH, WIDE, AND HANDSOME
PARAMOirXT. Irene Dunne. Randolph Scott.
("In the (^ittinij Room." April 10, 1937.1
HILLS OF OLD WYOMING 75
P.^BAMOUNT. (R) April 16. 19.37. William
Bovd. George Hayes. (SR) April 17, 1937.
HIS BROTHER'S WIFE 80
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYBR. (R) August 7,
1936. Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck. (SR)
August 22, 1936,
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1221
His-^ud
HIS MAJESTY, BUNKER BEAN
BKO KADIO. Owen Davis, Jr., Louise Latimer.
HISTORY IS MADE AT NIGHT 97
UA. (K) April 2. la37. Charles Boyer, Jean
Arthur. (SR) March 13. 1937.
HIT PARADE. THE 83
REPUBLIC. (R) April 26, 1937. Frances Lang-
ford, Phil Regan. (SR) April 10, 1937.
HIT THE SADDLE 57
REPUBLIC. (R) March 3, 1937. Bob Living-
8ton, Ra.v Corrigan.
HITTIN' THE TRAIL 58
GN. (B) April 3, 1937. Tex Ritter. Jerry
Bergh.
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD 74
PARAMOUNT. (B) August 25, 1936. John
Halliday, Rob't Cummings. (SR) November 22,
1936.
HOLLYWOOD COWBOY
RKO-RADIO. (R) May 28, 1937. George
O Brien. Cecilia Parker. ("Looking for Trou-
ble," "In the Cutting Room," April 3, 1937.)
HOLY TERROR. THE 67
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) February 5. 1937. Jane
Withers, Anthony Martin. (SR) January 9, 1937.
HONOLULU HONEYMOON
GN.
HOOSIER SCHOOLBOY
MONOGRAM. Mickey Rooney.
HOPALONG CASSIDY RETURNS 75
PARAMOUNT. (R) October 23, 1936. William
Boyd. Evelyn Brent. (SR) August 22, 1936.
HOTEL HAYWIRE
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 4. 1937. Leo Carrillo.
Mary Carlisle.
HOT MONEY 68
WARNER. July 18, 1936. Ross Alexander,
Beverly Roberts. (SR) August 1, 1936.
HOUSE OF SECRETS 67
CHESTERFIELD. (R) October 26, 1936. Leslie
Fenlon. Muriel Evans. ("In the Cutting Room,"
November 7.)
HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CANDLES 69
REPUBLIC. (B) April 6, 1936. Mae Clarke,
Phillips Holmes. (SR) March 7, 1936.
HUMAN ADVENTURE, THE 72
EDUCATIONAL. (R) October 16, 1936. W. G.
Shields. (SR) October 10, 1936.
HUMAN CARGO 66
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) May 29, 1936. Claire
Trevor. Brian Donlevy. (SR) April 25, 1936.
HUNGARIAN (English Titles) 88
DANUBIA. (R) March 15, 1936. Travelogue.
HUNGARIAN VILLAGE 20
DANUBIA. (R) December 25. 1936. Travelogue.
HURRICANE
UA. Dorothy Lamour, Jon Hall.
I CONQUER THE SEA 6?
GRAND NATIONAL DISTBIBUTING CORPOR-
ATION. (R) February 8, 1936. Stefa Duna.
(SR) January 25. 1936.
I COVER CHINATOWN 7 rls.
STEINEB. (B) November 18, 1936. Norman
Foster.
I COVER THE WAR
UNIVEBSAL. .John Wayne, Gwen Gaze.
I DEMAND PAYMENT
IMPERIAL. Betty Burgess. Jack LaRue.
I MARRIED A DOCTOR 83
WARNER BROS. (R) April 25. 1936. Pat
O'Brien. Josephine Hutchinson. (SB) April 4,
19,36.
I MET HIM IN PARIS
PARAMOUNT. (B) May 28, 1937. Claudette
Colbert, M. Douglas. (See "In the Cutting
Room." April 3. 1937.
I'D GIVE MY LIFE 81
PARAMOUNT. (R) August 14, 1936. Sir Guy
Stantline. Frances Drake. (SR) August 20, 1936.
I'LL NAME THE MURDERER 76
PURITAN. (R) January 27, 1936. Ralph Forbes,
Marian Shilling
INCERTIDUMBRE 70
VJ^, '^' September 18. 1936. Hilda Moreno.
(SR) September 26, 1936.
INDEPENDENCE |00
FRANK NORTON. (Greek iJialogue-En'gllsh-
Titles.) (R) February 16, 1936. Philip Alex-
ander.
IN HIS STEPS
GRAND NATIONAL. See "Sins of Children.''
INTER-NATIONAL CRIME
ACADEMY.
INTERNES CAN'T TAKE MONEY 79
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 16. 1937. Barbara
Stanwyck. Joel McCrea. (SR) April 17, 1937.
INTERRUPTED HONEYMOON, THE 78
BRITISH LION. Claude Hulbert. (SR) June
27. 19.36.
INVISIBLE RAY, THE 75
UNIVERSAL. (R) January 20, 1936. Karloff,
Bela Lugosi. (SR) January 25, 1936.
INVITATION TO A MURDER
WARNEB BROS. Marguerite Churchill, Gale
Sondergard.
INYAiVH 70
HOFFBBRG. (B) November 15, 1936. Borneo
Expedition.
I PROMISE TO PAY 65
COLUMBIA. (R) April 21, 1937. Leo Carrillo.
Chester Morris. (SR) February 27, 1937.
IRISH AND PROUD OF IT
GUARANTEED. Richard Hayward.
ISLE OF FURY 60
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) October 10, 1936.
Margaret Lindsay, H. Bogart. (SR) September
5. 1936.
I STAND CONDEMNED 76
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) July 10, 1936. H.
Baur, Lawrence Olivier. Penelope Dudley Ward.
(SR) November 30. 1935.
IT CAN'T LAST FOREVER
COLUJIBIA. (R) June 9, 1937. Betty Purness.
Ralph Bellamy.
IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU
REPUBLIC. (R) June 7, 1937. Alan Baxter,
Andrea Leeds. ("In the Cutting Room," May
15. 1937 )
IT COULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED 64
INVINCIBLE. (R) August 1, 1936. Reginald
Denny, Jack LaRue. (SR) August 29. 1936.
IT HAD TO HAPPEN 79
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) February 14, 1936.
George Raft. Rosalind Russell. (SR) February
15. 1936.
IT HAPPENED OUT WEST 56
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) May 7, 1937. Paul Kelly,
Judith Allen.
IT ISN'T DONE 90
BRITISH EMPIBE. Cecil Kellaway. (SB)
March 27, 1937.
IT'S LOVE
GN.
IT'S LOVE AGAIN 79
GB PICTURES. (B) May 30, 1936. Jessie Mat-
thews. Bobert Young. (SB) May 16, 1936.
IT'S LOVE I'M AFTER
FN. Leslie Howard, 0. de Havilland.
IT'S YOU I WANT 70
BBITISH LION. (SB) November 21, 1936.
Seymour Hicks.
ITTO
WORLD. Simone Berriau.
I WAS A CAPTIVE OF NAZI GERMANY 73
MALVINA. (R) August 1. 1936. Isobel Steele.
(SR) August 8. 1936.
I WILL BE FAITHFUL
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) June 18, 1937. Gloria
Stuart. Michael Whalen. ("Escape from Love,"
"In the Cutting Room," April 10, 1937.)
J
JAILBREAK 60
WARNER BROS. (R) August 8, 1936. Craig
Reynolds, June Travis. "Murder In the Big
TToiise." (SR) May 16, 1936.
JALNA 78
RKO RADIO. (R) August 9, 1936. Ian Hunter,
Kay .Johnson. (SR) August 17, 1936.
JANOSIK 82
FRENCH. (R) November 24, 1936. Palo Blelik.
(SR) December 8. 1936.
JIM HANVEY. DETECTIVE 67
REPUBLIC, (R) April 5. 1937. Guy Kibbee.
Tom Brown. (SR) March 27, 1937.
JOHN MEADE'S WOMAN 87
PARAMOITNT. (R) February 26. 1937. Edw.
Arnold, Franclne Larrimore. (SR) February 27.
1937.
JOIN THE MARINES 67
REPUBLIC. (R) January 25. 1937. June Travis,
Paul Kelly. (SR) February 6, 1937.
JUDGMENT BOOK 67
MITCHELL LEICHTER-BBAUMONT. (R) Sep-
tember 16, 1936. Conway Tearle.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1222
JUGGERNAUT 70
GN. (K) April 30, 1937. Boris Karloff, Joan
Wyndham. (SK) October 17. 193«.
JUNGLE PRINCESS, THE 84
PARAMOUNT. (B) November 27. 1936. Ray
MlUand. Dorothy Lamour. (SR) November 28.
1936.
JUST MY LUCK
GUARANTEED. (B) June 15. 1936. Eddie Nu-
gent. Charles Ray.
K
KEEP IT QUIET
BRITISH LION. Frank Pettlngell, Bertha Bel-
more.
KEEP SMILING 77
DANUBIA. (Hungarian Dialogue.) (R) Feb-
ruary 21, 1936. SzoeUe Szakall.
KELLY OF THE SECRET SERVICE
VICTORY. Lloyd Hughes, Sheila Manners. (R)
June 15. 19:i6.
KELLY THE SECOND 71
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) August 21.
1936. Patsy Kelly, Pert Kelton. (SR) October
10. 1936.
KID GALAHAD 100
WB. (R) May 29, 1937. Edw. G. Robinson,
Bette Davis. (SR) May 8, 1937.
KID RANGER, THE
(R) February 5, 1936. Bob Steele.
KILLER AT LARGE 58
COLUMBIA. (R) October 1. 1936. Mary Brian.
Russell Hardie. (SR) November 7, 1936.
KILLERS OF THE SEA 50
GN. (R) May 8, 1937. Lowell Thomas. (SR)
May 15. 1937.
KILOU. THE KILLER 60
DU WORLD. (R) October 1, 1936. Technicolor.
(SR) June 1, 1935.
KIIHIKO 73
INTERNATIONAL. (R) April 12, 1927. Sachiko
Chlba. (SR) April 24, 1937.
KING AND THE CHORUS GIRL 95
WB. (R) March 27, 1937. Fernand Gravet, Joan
Blondell. (SR) March 6, 1937.
KING OF BURLESQUE 88
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) .January 3, 1936. Warner
Baxter, Alice Faye. (SR) January 4, 1936.
KING OF GAMBLERS 75
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 23, 1937. Lloyd No-
land. Claire Trevor. (SR) April 24. 1937.
KING OF HOCKEY 55
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) December 19, 1936.
Anne Nagel. Richard Purcell. (SB) November
14, 1936.
KING OF THE DAMNED 75
GB PICTURES. (R) January 10, 1936. Conrad
Veidt. Helen Vinson. (SR) January 25. 1936.
KING OF THE PECOS 54
REPUBLIC. (R) March 9, 1936. John Wayne.
Muriel Evans. (SR) April 11. 1936.
KING OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED 58
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) September 11. 1936.
Robert Kent. Rosalind Keith. (SR) August 29.
1936.
KING OF THE SIERRAS
GN.
KING SOLOMON'S MINES
GB. Roland Young. Cedric Hardwlcke.
KING STEPS OUT. THE 86
COLUMBIA, (R) May 28. 1938. Grace Moore.
Franrhot Tone. (SR) May 23. 1936.
KISS ME GOODBY 62
CELEBRITY. M. Schneider, Blscoe and Wayne.
KLONDIKE ANNIE 81
P.VRAMOUXT. (R) February 21. 1936. Mae
West, Victor McLaglen. (SR) February 15, 1936.
KNIGHT WITHOUT ARMOR
UA. Marlene Dietrich, Robert Donat.
LA DAMIGELLA Dl BARD 85
ARTISTI. E. Grammatica. (SR) January 9,
1937.
LADIES IN LOVE 97
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) October 9, 1936. Janet
Oaynor, Constance Bennett, Loretta Young. Simone
Simon. (SR) Ontnhcr 19. 1936.
LADY BE CAREFUL 71
PARAMOUNT. (R) Sept 4. 1936. Marv Carlisle,
Lew Avres. (SR) August 29. 1936.
Jug — Le{
LADY CONSENTS, THE 76i/,
RKO RADIO. (R) February 7, 1936. Ann Hard-
I Anv^' c^^«''l^i"''3'"''*'i''"- *SR) January 18, 1936.
LADY FROM NOWHERE 60
COLUMBIA. (K) November 21, 1936. Mary
Astor, Charles Uulgley.
LADY LUCK ...' =6
CHESTERFIELD. (R) July 6,' 'ig'se.' ' Patricia
Farr. William Bakeweli
LADY LUCK
WB. Barton MacLane. Ann Sheridan." (See' "''in
the Cutting Room," May 8, 1937,)
LADY OF SECRETS 73
COLUMBIA. (R) January 25, 1936. Ruth Cha't-
terton. Otto Kruger.
LA FUSSE 83
FRENCH. (R) August 1, 1936, Femin Geml'er'.
LAND BEYOND THE LAW
WB. (R) March 13, 1937. Dick Foran, Linda
Perry.
LAND WITHOUT MUSIC 80
GENERAL. Richard Tauber. (SR) October 24,
1936.
LA PALOMA 83
CASINO. (R) October 16, 1936. Charles Kull-
man. (SR) October 24. 1936.
LARCENY ON THE AIR 60
REPUBLIC. (R) January 11. 1937. Grace Brad-
ley, Robt. Livingston. (SR) January 18, 1937,
LAST NIGHT. THE 90
AMKINO. (R) April 27, 1937. L R. Peltser.
(SR) May 8, 15P.7.
LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY, THE 98
MGM. (R) February 19. 1937. Joan Crawford.
Wm. Powell. (SR) February 27, 1937.
LAST OF THE MOHICANS, THE 91
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) September 4, 1936.
Randolph Scott, Heather Angel. (SR) August 15,
1936.
LAST OF THE WARRENS 58
SUPREME. Bob Steele. (R) May 10, 1936.
LAST OUTLAW, THE 70
RKO RADIO. (R) June 19, 1936. Harey Carey,
Hoot Gibson. ("The Last of the Bad Men.")
(SR) May 30. 1936.
LAST ROSE, THE 102
CASINO. (R) October 8. 1936. Hanna Ralph.
(SR) October 17. 1936. (Reviewed under the title
"Letzte Rose."
LAST TRAIN FROM MADRID
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 25, 1937. Lew Ayres,
Dorothy Lamour.
LAUGHING AT TROUBLE 67
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) December 11. 1936.
Jane Darwell. Delma Byron. (See "Glory.")
LAUGHING IRISH EYES 69
REPUBLIC. (R) March 16. 1936. Evalyn
Knann. Phil Regan. (SR) March 14, 1936.
LAUGHINGS SENOR
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) June 4. 1937, Richard
Arlen.
LAW IN HER HANDS, THE 58
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) May 16. 1936. Mar-
garet Lindsay. Warren Hull. (SR) April 18, 1936.
LAWLESS LAND 55
REPUBLIC. (R) November 23, 1936. .Johnny
Mack Brown. L. Stanley.
LAWLESS NINETIES, THE 55
REPUBLIC. (R) February 15, 1936. John
Wavne, Ann Rutherford. (SR) March 7, 1936.
LAW MAN IS BORN. A
REPUBLIC. (R) June 21, 1937. Johnny Mack
Brown, T Meredith.
LAW OF THE GOLDEN WEST
GN. Te\- Rltter.
LAW OF THE RANGER 57
rOLT'MBI.\. (R) February 26. 19.37. Bob Allen.
LAW RIDES, THE
ST'PREME. (R) June 25, 1936. Bob Steele.
LEAGUE OF FRIGHTENED MEN 65
COLUMBIA. (R) May 25. 1937. Walter Con-
nollv. Irene Hervev. ("In the Cutting Room."
March 20. 1937.)
LEATHERNECKS HAVE LANDED, THE 67
REPUBLIC. (R) Februarv 22. 1936. Lew Ayres.
Isabel Jewell. (SR) February 29, 1936.
LEAVENWORTH CASE, THE 68
REPTTBLTC. (R) January 20. 1936. Norman
Foster. Jean Rouverol. (SR) January 11, 1936.
LE BONHEUR 110
FR.^NCO-AAreRICAN. (R) March 5. 1936. Gaby
Morlay. (SR) March 21, 1936.
LEFT HANDED LAW 63
UNIVERSAL. (R) April 18, 1937. Buck Jones.
(SR) May 1, 1937.
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
C T U R E
ALMANAC
1223
Leg — Man
LEGION OF TERROR 60
COLUMBIA. (R) November 1. 1936. Marguerite
Churchill, Bruce Cabot. (SR) November 7. 1936.
LES PETITS 90
FRANCO-AMERICAN. (R) December 29, 1936.
Alice Tisset. (SR) .Tanuary 23, 1937.
LET'S GET MARRIED 69
COLUMBIA. (R) March 25, 1937. Ralph Bel-
lamy. Ida Lupino. ("Weather or No," "In the
CuttinK Roum," .lanuary 16, 1937.)
LET'S MAKE A MILLION 80
I'ARAMOUNT. (R) December 13, 1936. Edward
Everett Ilorton. (SR) February 27, 1937.
LET'S SING AGAIN 68
RKO-RADIO. Bobby Breen. Henry Armetta. (R)
.Tune 12, 1936. (SR) April 25, 1936.
LET'S TALK OF LOVE
PARAMOUNT. Ann Dvorak, John Trent.
LET THEM LIVE 73
UNIVERSAL. (R) April 25. 1937. Nan Grey,
John Howard. (SR) April 24, 1937.
LIBELED LADY 98
METRO-GOLDWTN-MAYER. (B) October 9,
1936. Jean Harlow, William Powell. Myrna Loy,
Spencer Tracy (SR) October 17, 1936.
LIEBELEI 87
GENERAL. Paul Hoerbiger. (SR) March 14.
1936.
LIFE BEGINS WITH LOVE
COLUMBIA. Jean Parker. D. Montgomery.
LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA, THE
FN. Paul Muni. Gale Sondergaard.
LIGHT FINGERED LADIES
CHESTERFIELD.
LIGHTIN' BILL CARSON
PURITAN. (R) April 15, 1936. Tim McCoy,
June Woodburj'.
LIGHTIN' CRANDALL 60
REPUBLIC. (R) March 24. 1937. Bob Steele.
Lois January.
LION'S DEN, THE
PURITAN. (R) July 8, 1936. Tim McCoy, Joan
Woodbury.
LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY 102
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) March 6. 1936. Freddie
Bartholomew, Doroles Costello Barrvmore. (SR)
February 29, 1936.
LITTLE MISS NOBODY 72
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) June 12, 1936. Jane
Withers. Ralph Morgan. (SR) March 28. 1936.
LITTLE PASTRY SHOP 54
DANUBIA. (R) May 15. 1936. Kabos, Percell.
LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE 59
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBITING CORPOR-
ATION. (R) March 10, 1936. Dickie Moore,
Junior Cnghlan.
LIVING DANGEROUSLY 69
GAT'MONT-BRITISH. (R) December 1. 1036.
Otto Krueer, Leonora Corbett. March 31, 1936
LIVING DEAD, THE ' 65
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPOR-
ATION. (R) February 22, 1936. Gerald Du
Maurier. George Curzon.
LLOYDS OF LONDON ||7
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) .January 29. 1937. F.
Bartholomew. Tyrone Power. M. Carroll. (SR)
November 26. 1936.
LONELY TRAIL, THE 55
REPUBLIC. (R) May 25. 1936. .John Wayne.
.\nn Rutherford. November 14, 1936
LONGEST NIGHT, THE 5|
METRO-GOLDWTN-MAYER. (R) October 2.
1036. Robert Young, Florence Rice. (SR) October
31, 1936.
LOST HORIZON I35
COLUMBIA. Ronald Colman. Jane Wvatt. (Sli)
February 27, 1937.
LOST RANCH
VICTORY. (R) July 10. 1037. Tom 'Tyler
LOVE BEFORE BREAKFAST 7U
UNIVERSAL. (R) March 9. 1936. Carole Lom-
bard. Preston Foster. (SR) February 29 1936
LOVE BEGINS AT TWENTY 58
WARNER BROS. (R) August 22, 1936. War-
ren Hull. Patricia Ellis. (SR) May 30. 1936
LOVE FROM A STRANGER 87
UA (R) May 14. 1937. Ann Harding, Basil
Rathbone. (SR) February 13, 19S7.
LOVE IN A BUNGALOW
UNITERSAL. (R) .Tune 13. 1937. ' Ken' Taylor,
Nan Grey.
LOVE IN EXILE gj
S?- <R' November 1.5. 1036. Clive Brook,' He'len
Vinson. (SR) May 30. 1936.
LOVE IS NEWS 78
20TH CENT-FOX. (R) February 26. 1937. Lor-
etta Young, Tyrone Power. (SR) February 27,
1937.
LOVE LETTERS OF A STAR 66
UNIVERSAL, (R) November 8, 1936. Henry
Hunter, Polly Rowles. (SB) November 14, 1936.
LOVE ME AGAIN
GN.
LOVE ON A BET 77
RKO RADIO. (R) March 6, 1936. Gene Ray-
mond, Wendy Barrie. (SR) February 8, 1936.
LOVE ON THE RUN 81
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB. (R) November 20,
1936. Joan Crawford, Clark Gable. (SR) Novem-
ber 21, 1936.
LOVE ON SKIS
WORLD. Walter Rimil.
LOVE RUNS INTO MONEY
GN.
LOVES OF TONI, THE 70
METROPOLIS. (R) November 4, 1936. Celia
Montalvan. (SR) November 14, 1936.
LOVE TAKES FLIGHT
GN. Bruce Cabot. Beatrice Roberts.
LOVE UNDER FIRE
20TH CENT-FOX. Loretta Young. Don Amecbc.
(See "In the Cutting Room." April 10. 1037.
LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD 72
UNIVERSAL. (R) November 15. 1936. Jane
Wyatt, Louis Hayward. (SR) October 31, 1936.
LUCK OF THE IRISH
GUARANTEED. (R) September 15, 1936. Rich-
ard Hayward.
LUCKY TERROR, THE Gl
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPOR-
ATION. (R) February 20, 1936. Hoot Gibson.
M
MADEMOISELLE DOCTEUR 105
UA. Dita Parlo. (SR) May 1, 1937.
MAD HOLIDAY 71
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) November 13.
1936. Elissa Landi, Edmund Lowe. (SR) No-
vember 14. 1936.
MAD PARADE 71
IMPERIAL. (R) May 15. 1936. Irene Rich.
Evelyn Brent.
MAGNIFICENT BRUTE, THE 77
UNm:RSAL. (R) October 11, 1936. Victor Mc-
Laglen, Binnie Barnes. (SR) October 3. 1936.
MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION 112
UNIVERSAL. (R) January 6. 1936. Irene
Dunne, Robert Taylor. (SR) January 11, 1936.
MAID OF SALEM 86
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 10. 1937. C. Col-
bert, Fred MacMurray. (SR) January 30. 1937.
MAKE WAY FOR A LADY 65
RKO-RADIO. (R) November 13, 1936. Anne
Shirley, Herbert Marshall. (SB) December 19,
10.36.
MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW 90
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 30. 1937. Beulah
Bondi, Victor Moore. (SR) May 1, 1937.
MAKING OF O'MALLEY, THE
WARNER BROS. Pat OBrien, Sybil Jason.
MAMA STEPS OUT 65
MGM. (R) February 5. 1937. Guy Kibbee. Alice
Brady. (SR) February S, 1937.
MAN BEHIND THE LAW. THE
COLUMBI.\. Otto Kruger. Jacqueline Wells.
MAN BETRAYED, A 56
KKl'UBLIC. (R) December 28, 1936. Eddie Nu-
gent. Kay Hughes. (SR) .Tanuary 16. 1037.
MANDARIN MYSTERY, THE 63
RElTllLIC. (R) December 7. 1936. Eddie Quil-
biM. Charlotte Henry. (SR) November 29. 1936.
MAN HUNT 65
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) February 15. 1936.
^Marguerite Churchill. William Gargan. (SR)
January 11. 1936.
MAN I MARRY, THE 76
UNIVERSAL. (R) November 1, 1936. Doris
Nolan. Micliael \Mialen. (.SR) November 7,
1936.
MAN IN BLUE, THE 67
UNIVERSAL. (R1 May 30. 1937. Robert Wil-
cox. Nan Grey. ("The Cop." "In the Cutting
Room." April 10, 1037
MAN IN THE MIRROR, THE 75
GN. (R) April 17. 1037. E. E. Horton. G.
Tobin. (SR) January 16. 1937.
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1224
MAN OF AFFAIRS 71
GB. (R) January 20. 19;!7. George Arliss, Rene
Rav. iSR) November 28, 19oti.
MAN OF GOLD 92
DAXUBIA. (R) April 12. 19;i7. .Maria Egri.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE 81
MGM. (R) January 29. 1937. Joseph Calleia.
Florence Rice. (SR> January 30. 1937.
MAN UNDER THE BRIDGE 82
PAXUBIA. (Ri November 1.5, 193(!. Csortos.
Lazar.
MAN WHO COULD WORK MIRACLES. THE.... 82
IXITED ARTISTS. iKi February V.f. 1937.
Roland Young. Joan Gardner. iSR) August 22,
l:i:;n.
MAN WHO FOUND HIMSELF, THE 67
HKO-RADIO. iRi April 2. 1937. John Bcal.
Juan Fontaine. iRi March 13. 1937.
MAN WHO LIVED AGAIN, THE 66
GB PICTURES. iRi November 1. 1936. Boris
Karloff. Anna Lee. iSRt October. 10. 1986.
MAN WHO LIVED TWICE, THE 73
COLUMBIA. (R) September 25. 1936. Marian
Marsh. Ralph Bellamy. (SRI October 24. 1936.
MARCH TALES 88
DANI'BIA. (R) July 15. 1936. Turay-Kabos.
MARIE WALEWSKA
MGJL Greta Garbo, Charles Boyer.
MARKED WOMAN 95
FN. (R) April 10. 1937. Bette Davis. H. Bogart.
(SRI March fi. 1937.
MARRIAGE OF CORBAL, THE 80
GENERAL. Nils Asther. (SR) June 13. 193rt.
MARY OF SCOTLAND 123
RKO RADIO. (R) August 28. 1936. Katharine
Hepburn, Fredric March. (SR) July 25. 1936.
MARRY THE GIRL
\VB. Frank McHugh, Mary Boland. ("In the
Cutting Room." February 13, 1937.)
MASKED DEVIL, THE
RAY KIRKWOOD. (RI April 4. 1937. Bobby
Nelson, Donald Reed.
MASQUERADE IN VIENNA 95
WORLD. (R> January 28, 19".7. Paula Wessely.
iSR) February 13, 1937.
MAYTIME 132
MGM. (R) March 26, 1937. J. MacDonald.
N. Eddy. (SR) March 13. 1937.
MEET NERO WOLFE 72
COLUMBIA. (R) August 1. 1936. Edward Ar-
nold. Joan Perry. (SR) July 25. 1936.
MEET THE BOY FRIEND
REPL^BLIC. Gwili Andre. David Carlyle.
MELODY FOR TWO 60
WB. (R) May 1. 1937. James Melton. Patricia
Ellis. (SR) January 16. 1937.
MELODY OF THE PLAINS 55
SPECTRUil. (R) April 13, 1937. Fred Scott.
(SR) April 10. 1937.
MEN ARE NOT GODS 82
UA. (R) January 22. 1937. Miriam Hopkins.
Gertrude Lawrence. (SR) .January 2, 1937.
MEN IN EXILE
FN. (R) April 4, 1937. Richard Purcell. June
Travis, i "In the Cutting Room." Nov. 21, 1936).
MERCY KILLER, THE
;uTH CENT-FOX. (R) July 17. 1936. Gloria
Stuart. Robert Kent.
MESSAGE TO GARCIA 85
2i)TH CENT-FOX. (R) April 10. 1936. Wallace
Beery. John Boles. Barbara Stanwyck. (SR)
March 14. 1936.
MICHAEL O'HALLORAN 67
REPUBLIC. (Ri May 15, 1937. Wynne Gibson.
Warren Hull. Tin the Cutting Room," April
IM. 1937.1
MIDNIGHT COURT 60
\^"B. (Ri March 6. 1937. Ann Dvorak. John
Litel. (SR' March 13. 1937.
MIDNIGHT MADONNA
PARAilOUNT. iRi July 2. 1937. Warren Wil-
liam. Mady Correll.
MIDNIGHT TAXI 73
2t)TH CENT-FOX. (R) April 2. 1937. Brian
Donlevy. Frances Drake. (SR) March 27, 1937.
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 117
WARNER BROTHERS. (Ri October 8. 1936.
James Cagney. Joe E. Brown. Dick Powell, Anita
Louise. Olivia DeHavilland. Terree Teasdale.
Jean Muir. Hugh Herbert, Frank McHugh. (SR)
October 12, 1935.
Man — Mur
MIGHTY TREVE, THE 69
UNIVERSAL. (R) January 17. 1937. Noah
Beery. Jr.. Barbara Bead. (SR( April 10,
1937.
MILI2IA TERRITORIALE 77
NUOVO MONDO. (R) April 4, 1936. Antonio
Gandusio. (SRi April 25, 1936.
MILKY WAY, THE 88
PARAMOUNT. (Ri Fehruarj- 7, 1936. Harold
Lloyd. Adolphe Menjou. (SR) Februarj- 1. 1936.
MILLIONAIRE KID 58
RELIABLE. iRi March 14. 1936. Bryant Wash-
bum. Betty Compsuii.
MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE
ACADE.MY.
MILL ON THE FLOSS, THE 90
N.VTIOXAL. Frank Lawton. (SR) February 13.
1937.
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS 75
PAHAMOUNT. (R) Januarv 8. 1937. Charles
Ruggles. Alice Brady. (SRi December 19, 1936.
MINE WITH THE IRON DOOR, THE 66
COLU^MBIA. (R) May 6, 1936. Richard Arlen.
Cecilia Parker. (SR) April 25, 1936.
MISSING GIRLS 66
CHESTERFIELD. (B) September 10. 1936.
Roger Pryor. Sydney Blackmer. (SB) October
10. 1936.
MISSUS AMERICA
RKO-RADIO. (B) June 4. 1937. Victor Moore,
Helen Broderick. ("In the Cutting Boom," April
10. 1937.*
MISTER CINDERELLA 78
METRO-GOLD\\'YN -MAYER. (R) October 23,
1936. Jack Halev. Betty Fumess.
MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN 118
COLUilBIA. (R) April 12. 1936. Gary Cooper.
Jean Arthur. (SRi April 25. 1936.
MR. DODD TAKES THE AIR
I^N'. Kenny Baker, Jane Wyman.
MLISS 66
RKO RADIO. (R) July 17, 1936. Anne Shirley,
Jolin Beal. (SR) July 11, 1936.
MODERN TIMES 87
UNITED ARTISTS. (B) February 21, 1936.
Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard. (SB) Feb-
ruary S, 1936.
MONDAY AT TEN 60
HOFFBERG. Virginia Cherrill, Garry Marsh.
MOONLIGHT MURDER 68
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) March 27,
1936. Chester Morris, Madge Evans. (SR) March
28. 1936.
MOONLIGHT SONATA 90
UA. Paderenski. (SR) March 13. 1937.
MOONS OUR HOME, THE 83
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 10. 1936. Margaret
SuUavan. Henry Fonda. (SR) April 11, 1936.
MORE THAN A SECRETARY 77
COLUMBTA. (R) December 24. 1936. Jean
Arthur. George Brent. (SR) December 28. 1936.
MOSCOW NIGHTS 76
UNITED ARTISTS. (B) July 10. 1936. Ham"
Bauer. Penelope Dudley Ward. (SR) November
30, 1935.
MOTHER OF THE WORLD
CHESTERFIELD.
MOTOR MADNESS • 62
COLUMBIA. (R) April 3, 1937. Rosalind
Keith .\llen Brof.k. ("Speed Mad." "In the Cut-
ting Room." February 20, 1937.)
MOUNTAIN JUSTICE
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) April 24. 193i.
Josephine Hutchinson. George Brent. ("In the
Cutting Room." October 31.)
MOUNTAIN MUSIC ■
PABAilOUNT. (B) June 18. 1937. Bob Bums,
Martha Raye. ("In the Cutting Room," May
13. 1937.)
MUMMY'S BOYS 68
RKO-RADIO. (R) October 2. 1936. Wheeler and
Woolsev. (SR) August 22. 19.36.
MURDER BY AN ARISTOCRAT 60
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) June 13. 1936. Mar-
guerite Churchill. Lyle Talbot. (SB) April 4.
1936.
MURDER GOES TO COLLEGE 71
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 5. 1937. Boscoe
Karns. Marsha Hunt. (SB) March 6, 1937.
MURDER IN CHINATOWN
ACADEMY".
MURDER OF DR. HARRIGAN, THE 67
FIBST NATIONAL. (B) January 11. 1936. Kay
Linaker, Bicardo Cortez. (SB) February 1. 1936.
THE
19 3 7
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1225
Mur — Ore
MURDER ON THE BRIDLE PATH 66
BKO KADIO. (R) April 17, 1936. Helen Btod-
erick, James Gleason. (SB) April 18, 1936.
MURDER WITH PICTURES 71
PAKAMOUNT. (R) September 25. 1936. Lew
Ayres, Gail Patrick. (SR) September 6, 19 J6.
MUSIC GOES 'ROUND, THE 87
COLUMBIA. (R) February 27, 1936. Rochelle
Hudson, Harry Richman. (SR) February 29,
1936.
MUSS 'EM UP 68'/2
KKO RADIO. (R) February 14, 1936. Preston
Foster, Margaret Callahan. (SR) January 25,
1936.
MY AMERICAN WIFE 63
PARAMOUNT. (R) August 7, 1936. Francis
Lederer, Ann Sothern. (SB) July 26, 1936.
MY MAN GODFREY 93
UNIVERSAL. (R) September 6, 1936. William
Powell, Carole Lombard. (SB) June 20, 1936.
MY MARRIAGE 68
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) January 31,
1936. Claire Trevor, Kent Taylor. (SB) Novem-
ber 22, 1935.
MY SONG GOES ROUND THE WORLD 87
CASINO. (B) September 24, 1936. Joseph
Schmidt. (SB) October 10, 1936. (Beviewed
under the title, "Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt.")
MY SONG OF LOVE
WOBLD. (B) March 31, 1937. Tito Schipa.
MYSTERIES OF NOTRE DAME 58
DU WORLD. (B) October 1, 1936.
MYSTERIOUS AVENGER 55
COLUMBIA. (R) January 17. 1936. Charles
Starrett, Joan Perry.
MYSTERIOUS CROSSING 56
UNIVERSAL. (R) December 27. 1936. James
Dunn. Jean Rogers. (SB) February 13, 1937.
MYSTERY RANGE
VICTORY. (B) May 1, 1937. Tom Tyler, Jerry
Bergh.
N
NANCY STEELE IS MISSING 84
20th CENT. -FOX. (R) March 12. 1937. Victor
McLaglen, Peter Lorre. (SB) March 20, 1937.
NAVY BLUES 68
BEPUBLIC. (ft) April 19. 1937. Mary Brian,
Dick Purcell. (SB) May 1, 1937.
NAVY BORN 67
BEPUBLIC. (B) June 15, 1936. William Gar-
gan, Claire Dodd. (SB) June 27, 1936.
NAVY SPY 56
ON. (B) March_13, 1937. Conrad Nagel, Eleanor
Hunt.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE 58
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB. Charley Chase.
Rosina Lawrence. (SB) May 9, 1936. •
NEW FACES OF 1937
BKO-BADIO. Joe Penner, Harriet Hllliard.
NEW LANDLORD, THE 98
DANI'BIA. (R) August 20, 1936. Csortos, Egry.
NEWS FROM GREECE 80
FBANK NOBTON. (Greek Dialogue-English
Titles.) (B) February 9. 1936. Travelogue.
NEW SQUIRE, THE 106
DANUBIA. (Hungarian Dialogue.) (B) March
15, 1936. Paul Javor.
NEXT TIME WE LOVE 87
UNIVEBSAL. (B) January 27, 1936. Margaret
Sullavan, James Stewart. (SR) February 8, 1936.
NIGHTINGALE 96
AMKINO. (R) November 2, 193B. V. Ivasheva.
(SB) November 14, 1936.
NIGHT KEY 67
UNIVERSAL. (B) May 2. 1937. Boris Karloff.
Jean Rotters. (SR) April 24, 1937.
NIGHT MUST FALL 117
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB. (R) April 30,
1937. Robt. Montgomery, B. Eussell. (SB)
April 10, 1937.
NIGHT OF MYSTERY
PABAMOUNT. (B) May 21, 193T. Roscoe
Karns, Ruth Coleman.
NIGHT WAITRESS 57
RKO-RADIO. (R) December 18, 1936. Margot
Grahame. Gordon Jones. (SB) January 2, 1937.
NINE DAYS A QUEEN... 80
GAUMONT-BBITISH. (B) September 1, 1936.
Nova Pllbeam, Cedric Hardwlcke. (SB) May 10,
1936. (Reviewed under the title "Lady Jane
Gray.)
NINETY DEGREES SOUTH
WOBLD. Antarctic film.
NOBODY'S BABY 67
METBO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) April 23,
1937. Patsy Kelly. Robt. Armstrong. (SR)
February 6, 1937.
NOBODY'S BOY 81
DU WOBLD. (B) September 15, 1936. Bobert
Lynen.
NOBODY'S FOOL 65
UNIVEBSAL. (B) May 31, 1936. Edward Ever-
ett Horton, Glenda Farrell. (SB) August 29,
1936.
NON STOP NEW YORK
GAUMONT-BBITISH. Anna Lee, Desmond Tester.
NORTH OF NOME 63
COLUMBIA. (R) November 14, 1936. Jack
Holt, Evelyn Venable. (SR) October 31, 1936.
NORTH OF THE RIO GRANDE
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 18, 1937. William
Boyd, George Hayes.
NOTRE DAME 58
DU WOBLD.
OFF TO THE RACES 57
20th CENT.-FOX. (B) February 19, 1937. Jed
Prouty, Shirley Deane. (SR) January 16, 1937.
OH, DOCTOR! 67
UNIVERSAL. (B) May 16, 1937. Edward
Everett Horton. (SR) April 24, 1937.
OH, SUSANNAH 59
BEPUBLIC. (B) August 19, 1936. Gene Autry,
Frances Grant. ("In the Cutting Room," Aug-
ust 8. 1936.)
OLD CORRAL. THE 56
REPUBLIC. (R) December 21, 1936. Gene
Autry, Smiley Burnette.
OLD HUTCH 80
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB. (B) September
25, 1936. Wallace Beery, Cecilia Parker. (SR)
September 5. 1936.
OLD LOUISIANA 64
CRESCENT. (R) March 1, 1937. Tom Keene.
Rita Cansino. (SB) March 20, 1937.
OLD SPANISH CUSTOM, AN 60
HOFFBEBG. (B) January 2, 1936. Buster
Keaton.
O'MALLEY OF THE MOUNTED 59
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (B) March 27,
1936. George O'Brien, Irene Ware. (SR) March
28, 1936.
ONCE A DOCTOR 65
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) January 23, 1937. Don-
ald Woods. Jean Muir. (SR) March 6, 1937.
ONCE A HERO
COLUMBIA. Richard Dix, Fay Wray. ("In the
Cutting Room." April 17, 1937.)
ONCE IN A MILLION 75
ASSOCIATED BRITISH. Buddy Rogers, Mary
Brian. April 4, 1936.
ONE IN A MILLION 94
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) January 1, 1937. Sonja
Henle. Adolph Menjou. (SR) December 26, 1936.
ONE MAN JUSTICE
COLUMBIA. Charles Starrett, Barbara Weeks.
ONE MILE FROM HEAVEN
20TH CENT.-FOX. Claire Trevor, Michael
Whalen. ( 'In the Cutting Room," April 17,
1937.)
ONE NIGHT IN VENICE 85
HUNGARIA. (Hungarian Dialogue.) (R) Janu-
ary 1, 1936. Gyula Csortos.
ONE RAINY AFTERNOON 79
UNITED ARTISTS. (B) May 13, 1936. Francis
I^derer, Ida Lupino. (SR) May 2, 1936.
ON SECRET SERVICE
WARNER BROS. Dick Foran, Paula Stone.
ON THE AIR
BRITISH LION. Davy Burnaby, Reginald Pur-
dell, Betty Astell.
ON THE AVENUE 89
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) February 12, 1937.
Dick Powell, Madeleine Carroll. (SR) February
13 1937
OPERA OFPARIS 50
DU WORLD. (R) October 1, 1936. Georges
Thill.
ORA PONCIANO 105
PROD. SOBIA. Chucho Solorzano. (SR) May
15. 1937.
OREGON TRAIL 59
REPUBLIC. (R) January 18, 1936. John Wayne,
Ann Rutherford.
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1226
ORPHAN OF THE WILDERNESS 85
BRITISH EMPIRE. (R) January 20. 1937.
Owen Munro. (SR) March 6. 1937.
ORPHANS OF THE PECOS
VICTORY. (R) .Tune 5, 1937. Tom Tyler
OUR FIGHTING NAVY 75
GENERAL. H. B. Warner. (SR) May 8. 1937.
OUR RELATIONS 74
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) October s'o'.
1936. Laurel and Hardy. (SR) November 21.
1936.
OURSELVES ALONE 70
ASSOCIATED BRITISH. Antoinette CeliieV.
(SR) May IG, 1936.
OUTCAST 79
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 5, 1937. Warren
William, Karen Morley. (SR) February 6. 1937.
OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT 68
RKO-RADIO. (R) April 16. 1937. Preston
Foster. Jean Mulr. (SR) March 20, 1937.
OUTLAW RIVER
RELIABLE. Rln-Tln-Tln. Jr.
PADDY O'DAY 76
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) January 17,
1936. Jane Withers, Pinky Tomlin. (SR) No-
vember 2, 1935.
PAGLIACCI 90
UNITED ARTISTS. Richard Tauber, Steffi
Duna. (SR) February 6, 1937.
PAINTER IN THE SKY
GRAND NATIONAL.
PALM SPRINGS 72
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 5, 1936. Frances
Langford. Smith Ballew. (SR) June 6, 1936.
PANIC ON THE AIR 56
COLUMBIA. (R) April 10. 1936. Lew Ayres,
Florence Rice. (SR) May 2, 1936.
PARADISE EXPRESS 58
REPUBLIC. (R) February 22. 1937. Grant
Withers, Dorothy Appleby. (SR) March 13, 1937.
PARADISE VALLEY 48
IMPERIAL. (R) February 19, 1936. HIlI-BilUes.
PARK AVENUE DAME
COLUMBIA. Fay Wray, Richard Arlen.
PARK AVENUE LOGGER 65
RKO-RADIO. (R) February 26. 1937. George
O'Brien, Beatrice Roberts. (SR) January 30.
1937.
PARNELL
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) June 4, 1937.
Clark Gable, Myrna Loy.
PAROLE! 65
UNIVERSAL. (R) June 14, 1936. Ann Preston,
Henry Hunter. (SR) July 4, 1936.
PAROLE RACKET 62
COLUitBIA. (R) March 4, 1937. Paul Kelly,
Rosalind Keith. (SR) April 10, 1937.
PECOS KID, THE 6 reels
COMMODORE. (R) February 15, 1936. Fred
Kohler, Jr.
PENDING JUSTICE
GEORGE HIRLIMAN ENTERPRISES. Conrad
Nagel, Eleanor Hunt.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN 83
COLUMBIA. (R) November 25. 1936. Bing
Crosby, Madge Evans. (SR) December 19, 1936.
PENROD AND SAM 64
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) February 28. 1937.
Billy Mauch, Henry Watson. (SR) January 16.
1937.
PENSION MIMOSAS 93
FRANCO-AMERICAN. (R) May 5, 1936. Fran-
coise Rosay. (SR) May 16. 1936.
PEPE LE MOKO 100
PARIS FILMS. Jean Gabin. (SR) March 20,
1937.
PEPPER 64
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) September 11, 1936.
Jane Withers. Irvin S. Cobb. (SR) July 18, 1936.
PERFECT SPECIMEN, THE
WARNER BROS. Errol Flynn, Joan Blondell.
PERSONAL PROPERTY 84
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (B) March 19,
1937. Jean Harlow, Robert Taylor. (SR) March
20. 1937.
PETRIFIED FOREST, THE 83
WARNER BROS. (R) February 8. 1936. Leslie
Howard. Bette Davis. (SR) January 18, 1936.
PETTICOAT FEVER 81
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) March 20.
1936. Robert Montgomery, Myma Loy. (SB)
March 21. 1936.
Orp—
PHANTOM OF DEATH VALLEY
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) May 15. 1936.
Frankie Dnrro. Kane Richmond.
PHANTOM OF SANTA FE, THE
BURROUGIIS-TARZAN. (R) January 1. 1937.
Nina Quartaro. Norman Kerry.
PHANTOM OF THE RANGE
VICTORY. (R) November 28, 1936. Tom Tyler.
Beth Marlon.
PHANTOM PATROL
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) October 30. 1936.
Kermlt Maynard, Joan Barclay.
PHANTOM RIDER
UNIVERSAL. Buck .Tones. Maria Shelton.
PHANTOM SHIP
GUARANTEED. (R) October 15, 1936. Bela
Lugosl. Shirley Grey.
PHOTO FINISH
GRAND NATIONAL.
PICCADILLY JIM 87
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) August 14.
1936. Robt. Montgomery, Madge Evans. (SR)
August 15. 1936.
PICK A STAR 70
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) May 21, 1937.
.Tark Haley, Patsy Kelly. (SR) April 24, 1937.
PIGSKIN PARADE 93
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) October 23. 1936.
Stuart Erwln, Patsy Kelly. (SR) October 24,
1936.
PINTO RUSTLERS 56
RELIABLE. (R) May 14, 1936. Tom Tyler.
Catherine Cotter.
PLAINSMAN. THE 113
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 1, 1937. Gary
Cooper. Jean Arthur. (SR) November 28, 1936.
PLOT THICKENS, THE 69
RKO-RADIO. (R) December 11. 1936. James
Gleason, Zasu Pitts. (SR) November 21. 1936.
PLOUGH AND THE STARS 67
RKO-RADIO. (R) January 15, 1937. Barbara
Stanwyck. Preston Foster. (SB) January 2, 1937.
POLICEMAN
CHESTERFIELD.
POLO JOE 65
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) December 5, 1936.
Joe E. Brown, Carol Hughes. (SR) September
26, 1936.
POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL, THE 79
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) .Tuly 24.
1936. Shirley Temple, Alice Faye. (SR) June
6. 1936.
POPPY 73
PARAMOUNT. (R) June 19. 1936. W. C.
Fields. Rochelle Hudson. (SR) June 13, 1936.
POSTAL INSPECTOR 59
UNIVERSAL. (R) August 16, 1936. Rlcardo
Cortez, Patricia Ellis. (SR) August 23. 1936.
PRAIRIE TERROR
RETjIABLE. Bob Custer.
PRENEZ GARDE A LA PEINTURE 86
FRENCH. (R) August 1. 1936. Simone Simon.
PRESIDENT'S MYSTERY, THE 78
REPUBLIC. (R) October 8. 1936. Henry Wll-
coxon, Betty Furness. (SR) October 8. 1936.
PREVIEW MURDER MYSTERY 65
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 28, 1936. Gall
Patrick. Reginald Denny. (SR) February 15.
1936.
PRIDE OF THE MARINES 66
COLUMBIA. (R) April 2. 1936. Charles Bick-
ford. Florence Rice.
PRINCE AND THE PAUPER. THE 120
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) Mav 8. 1937. Mauch
Twins. Errol Flynn. (SR) April 17, 1937.
PRINCE OF WALES, THE 57
GAUAfONT-BRITISH.
PRINCESS COMES ACROSS. THE 76
PARAMOUNT. (R) May 22. 1936. Carole Lom-
bard. Fred MacMurray. (SR) May 16, 1936.
PRISONER OF SHARK ISLAND. THE 95
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) February
2.S. 1936. Warner Baxter. Gloria Stuart. (SR)
February 22. 1936.
PRISONER OF ZENDA
UNITED ARTISTS. Ronald Coleman, M. Carroll.
PRISON SHADOWS 76
PURITAN. (R) June 15. 1936. Eddie Nugent,
Lucille Lund.
PRIVATE NUMBER 79
TWENTIETH CIJNTURY-FOX. (R) .Tune 5.
19r!6. Loretta Y'oung, Robert Taylor. (SR) May
30. 1930.
PRIVATE WIVES
BRITISH LION. Claude Alllster. Betty AstelL
Pri
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1227
Pro— Roa
PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER 78
TWENTIETH CENTURY-POX. (R) January 24,
1936. Victor McLaglen. Freddie Bartholomew,
(SR) January 4, 1936.
PUBLIC ENEMY'S WIFE 69
FIRST NATIONAL. (H) July 25, 1936. Pat
OBrien. MarKMict Lindsay. (SR) June 27, 1936.
PUBLIC NUISANCE NO. 1 79
GENERAL. Frances Day. (SR) March 14, 1936.
PUBLIC NUISANCE NO. I
TWENTIETH CENTURY -FOX. Jane Withers,
Irvin S. Cobb.
PUBLIC WEDDING
WARNER BROTHERS. Jane Wyman. William
Hopper.
PURPLE AND FINE LINEN
COLUMBIA. Jean Arthur.
PYGMALION
FILMEX CINETONB, Lily Bouvvmeester. (SR)
April 17. 1937.
Q
QUALITY STREET 84
RICO-RADIO. (R) March 26, 1937. Kath. Hep-
burn, Franchot Tone. (SR) March 30. 1937.
R
RACING BLOOD
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) November 15, 1936.
Frankio Darro. Kane Richmond.
RACING LADY 59
RKO-RADIO. (R) January 29, 1937. Ann
Dvorak. Smith Ballevv. (SR) December 12. 1936.
RACKETEERS IN EXILE 67
COLUMBIA. (R) March 31, 1937. George Ban-
croft. Evelyn Venable. (SR) April 3, 1937.
RADIO JAMBOREE
FIRST NATIONAL. Dick Foran, Jane Wyman.
RAGGEN-DET AR JAG DET 83
SCANDINAVIAN. (R) May 21, 1936. N. Walll-
bom. (SR) May 30, 1936.
RAINBOW ON THE RIVER 88
RKO-RADIO. (R) December 25, 1936. Bobby
Breen, May Robson. (SR) December 12, 1936.
RAMONA 84
2UTH CENT. -FOX. (R) September 25, 1936.
Loretta Y'oung. Don Ameche. (SR) September
19, 1936.
RANGE DEFENDERS
REPUBLIC. (R) June 30. 1937. Bob Livingston,
Ray Corrigan.
RANGER COURAGE 58
COLUMBIA. (R) October 30. 1936. Robert
Allen, Martha Tibbetts.
RAW TIMBER
CRESCENT. (R) July 6, 1937.
RAZUMOV 95
GARRISON. (R) March 8, 1937. Pierre Fres-
nay. (SR) March 27, 1937.
READY, WILLING. AND ABLE 93
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) March 6, 1937.
Lee Dixon, Ruby Keeler. (SR) February 6, 1937.
REBELLION 60
CRESCENT. (R) October 27, 1936. Tom Keene,
Rita Cansino. (SR) October 17, 1936.
RE BURLONE, IL 98
NUOVO MONDO. (R) March 25, 1936. Ar-
mando Falconi. (SR) April 4, 1936.
RECKLESS RANGER
COLUMBIA. (R) May 30. 1937. Bob Allen.
Barbara Weeks.
RECKLESS ROMANCE
REPUBLIC PICTURES (Monogram). Robert
Armstrong, William Cagney.
RECKLESS WAY. THE 68
PURITAN. (R) April 20. 1936. Marian Nixon,
Kane Richmond.
RED LIGHTS AHEAD
CHESTERFIELD. (R) December 29, 1936. Andy
Clyde, Lucille Gleason.
RED RIVER VALLEY 56
REPUBLIC. (R) March 2. 1936. Gene Autry.
Frances Grant.
RED ROPE, THE
^^./iP.I'XPP^- (J^' July 19' 1937. Bob Steele!
REMBRANDT 83
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) November ' "27," 1936".
Chas. Laughton, Gert. Lawrence. (SR) November
21, 1936.
RENDEZVOUS oc
METRO-GOLDWYN- MAYER." " ' ("r) " ■6ct"o"be"r' " "2"5"
1935. William Powell. Rosalind Russell. (SR)
November 9, 1936.
RENDEZVOUS IN THE ALPS 75
GRAND NATIONAL. Jane Baxter, Ronald
Squire. (SR) October 10, 1936. (Reviewed under
the title "Dusty Ermine.")
RENFREW OF THE MOUNTED
GRAND NATIONAL.
RESCUE SQUAD 82
HOFFBERG. (R) February 10, 1937. Ralph
Forbes. Sheila Terry.
REST CURE
GRAND NATIONAL, ("We're in the Legion
Now." )
RETURN OF JIMMY VALENTINE, THE 72
REPUBLIC. (R) February 14, 1936. Roger
Pryor. Charlotte Henry. (SR) February 15,
1936.
RETURN OF SOPHIE LANG, THE 64
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 3, 1936. Gertrude
Michael, Ray Milland. (SR) June 20, 1936.
REUNION 81
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) November 20, 1936.
Dionne Quintuplets, Jean Hersholt. (SR) No-
vember 21. 19.36.
REVOLT OF THE DEMONS 60
ACADEMY. (R) May 20, 1936. Dorothy Stone,
Dean Jagger. SR) June 13, 1936.
REVOLT OF THE ZOMBIES
See "Revolt of the Demons."
REVOLUTIONISTS 100
AMKINO. (R) December. 1936. V. V. Schukin.
(SR) February 6, 1937.
RHODES, THE DIAMOND MASTER 88
GB PICTURES. (R) April 15, 1936. Walter
Huston. (SR) March 7, 1936.
RHYTHM IN THE CLOUDS
REPUBLIC. (R) June 14, 1937. Warren Hull,
Patricia Ellis.
RHYTHM ON THE RANGE 87
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 31. 1936. Bing Crosby,
Frances Farmer. (SR) July 25, 1936.
RICH RELATIONS 90
IMPERIAL. (R) February 1, 1937. Ralph
Forbes. Frances Grant.
RIDE 'EM COWBOY 60
UNIVERSAL. (R) September 20, 1936. Buck
.Tones, Luana Walters. (SR) December 5, 1936.
RIDE, RANGER, RIDE 59
REPUBLIC. (R) September 30, 1936. Gene
Autry, Smiley Burnetfe.
RIDERS OF THE ROCKIES
GRAND NATIONAL. Tex Ritter, Louise Stanley.
RIDERS OF THE WHISTLING SKULL 55
REPUBLIC. (R) January 4, 1937. Robt. Liv-
ingston. Ray (Corrigan.
RIDING AVENGER 57
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) June 15, 1936. Hoot
Gibson. (SR) July 18, 1936.
RIDING ON 56
RELIABLE. (R) February 29, 1936. Tom Tyler.
Rex Lease.
RIDING ON AIR
RKO-RADIO. (R) June 18, 1937. Joe E.
Brown. Florence Rice. ("All is Confusion." "In
the "Cutting Room." April 17, 1937.)
RIGHT TO KILL, THE
ORESCENT. (R) May 12, 1937. Tom Keene.
RING AROUND THE MOON 69i,'2
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) December 15, 1936. Erin O'Brien
Moore, Donald Cook. (SR) March 28, 1936.
RIO GRANDE RANGER 54
COLUMBIA. (R) December 11. 1936. Bob
Allen. Iris Meredith. ("In the Cutting Room."
.Vovember 7, 1936.)
RIO GRANDE ROMANCE
VICTORY. (R) March 15, 1936. Eddie Nugent,
Maxine Dovle.
RIP ROARIN' BUCKAROO
VICTORY. (R) October 15, 1936. Tom Tyler.
Beth Marion.
RIVER OF UNREST 69
GAUJIONT-BRITISH. (R) January 15. 1937.
John Lodge. John Loder. (SR) May 18. 1936.
(Reviewed under the title, "Ourselves Alone.")
ROAD BACK, THE
I'NIVERSAL. (R) June 20. 1937. Larry Blake.
.Tohn King.
ROAD GANG 62
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) March '28. 1936.
Donald Woods. Kay Linaker. (SR) February 29.
1936.
ROAD TO GLORY, THE 101
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) September
4, 1936. Fredric March. Warner Baxter. Lionel
Barrymore, June Lang. June 6, 1936.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1228
ROAMING LADY 69
COLUMBIA. (R) April 12. 1936. Fay Wray,
Kalph Bellamy. ("In the Cutting Room," April
1. IfKili.)
ROAMING WILD 55
JtKLIABLE. (R) March ;iO, 1936. Tom Tyler.
<'arol Wyntlhara.
ROARIN' GUNS 67
PURITAN. (R) January 27. 193G. Tim McCoy.
KosalinJa Price.
ROARING LEAD 53
HKl'UBLIC. (R) December 9. 1936. Robt. Liv-
ingston. Ray Corrigan.
ROARING MOTORS
VICTORY. (R) May 30, 1937. Herman Brix'.
ROARING TIMBER
COLUMBIA. (R) June 12, 1937. Jack Holt".
(irace Bradley.
ROBBER SYMPHONY, THE 125
CONCOROIA, George Graves. (SR) May' ' 9',
ROBIN HOOD. JR
AMBAS.^ADOR-CONN. (R) June 1. 1936.
ROBIN HOOD OF EL DORADO 86
.\rKTKO-(;OH)WYN-MAYER. (R) April 17,
I'.r.'.i;, Warner Baxter. Ann Loring. ("In the
Cuttins Room." March 7. 1936.)
ROGUE OF THE RANGE 58
SUPREMK. Johnny Maclc Brown. (R) April 25,
1936.
ROGUES TAVERN, THE 61
PURITAN. (R) March 1, 1936. Wallace Ford,
Barbara Pepper.
ROMANCE AND RICHES 5814
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) March 6. 1937. Gary
Grant, Mary Brian. (SR) August 28. 1936.
(Reviewed under the title, "The Amazing
Quest.")
ROMANCE IN THE HOUSE OF HAPSBURG. A.... 81
CASINO. (R) October 9, 1936. Paul Otto.
(SR) October 17. 1936. (Reviewed under the
title, "Ein Liebesroman im Hause Hapsburg.")
ROMANCE ON THE RIO
GEORGE IIIRLIMAN ENTERPRISES.
ROMANCE RIDES THE RANGE 59
SPECTRUM. (T) September 28. 1936. Marion
Shilling. (SR) September 26, 1936.
ROMEO AND JULIET 127
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) April 16.
1937. Norma Shearer. Leslie Howard, John
Barrymore. July 18, 1936.
ROSE MARIE ||3
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) January 31.
1936. Jeanette MacDonald. Nelson Eddy. (SR)
January 18. 1936.
ROSE OF THE RANCHO 82
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 10. 1936. John
Boles, Gladys Swarthout. (SR) January 11. 1936.
ROOTIN' TOOTIN' RHYTHM 60
REPUBLIC. (R) May 12. 1937. Gene Autry.
Armida. (SR) May 8. 1937.
ROSE BOWL 80
PARAMOUNT. (R) October 30. 1936. Eleanore
Whitney, Tom Brown. (SR) October 24. 1936.
ROUND-UP TIME IN TEXAS 58
REPUBLIC. (R) February 28. 1937. Gene
Autry. Smiley Burnette.
ROYAL WALTZ. THE 81
UFA. (R) April 9, 1936. Paul Hoerbiger.
(SRI April 23. 1936.
RUSTLERS' VALLEY
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 23. 1937. William
Boyd, George Hayes. ("In the Cutting Room,"
May 15. 1937.)
S
SABOTAGE
GAUMONT-BRITISH. ("The Woman Alone.")
SALARY $200 MONTHLY 82
DANUBIA. (R) December 31. 1936. Javor-
Fulop.
SANDFLOW 58
UNIVERSAL. (B) February 14. 1937. Buck
Jones. Lita Chevret. (SR) February 6. 1937.
SAN FRANCISCO Ill
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) June 26, 1936.
• 'lark Gable. Jeanette MacDonald, Spencer Tracy.
Jack Holt. (SR) .Inly 4, 1936.
SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTS
COLUMBI.V. Marguerite Churchill. Ralph Bel-
lamy.
SAN QUENTIN 65
FIRST NATIONAL. Pat O'Brien. Humphrey
Bogart. (SR) April 3, 1937.
Roa — She
SANTA FE BOUND 56
RELIABLE. (R) August 15, 1936. Tom Tyler,
Jeanne Mart ell.
SANTA FE RIDES 58
RELIABLE. (R) February 25, 1937. Bob
Custer.
SARATOGA
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. Clark Gable, Jean
Harlow.
SARCOS AND THE EAGLE 118
FRANK NORTON. (R) October 18, 1936.
Olympia Deos.
SATAN MET A LADY 74
WARNER BROTHERS. (B) August 8, 1936.
Warren William. Bette Davis. ("Men on Her
Mind," "In the Cutting Room," January 11,
1936.)
SCOTCHMAN IN HUNGARY 95
DANUBIA. (R) April 12, 1937. Bade, Oresi.
SCOTLAND YARD COMMANDS 61
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) January 23, 1937.
Clive Brook, V. Hopper. (SB) February 20,
1937.
SCREAM IN THE DARK 6 reels
COMMODORE. Lon Chaney, Jr.
SCROOGE 73
PARAMOUNT. (R) December 20, 1936. Sey-
mour Hicks. Donald Calthrop. (SR) December
21 1935
sea" DEVILS 88
BKO-BADIO. (R) February 19, 1937. Victor
McLaglen, Preston Foster. (SR) February 20,
1937.
SEA SPOILERS 63
UNIVERSAL. (R) September 20, 1936. John
Wayne. Nan Grey. (SR) November 28, 1936.
SECOND BUREAU
WORLD. Jean Murat, Diana Koreno.
SECOND CHOICE
IMPERIAL. Betty Burgess, Lloyd Hughes.
SECOND WIFE 59
BKO-RADIO. (R) August 21, 1936. Walter
Abel. Gertrude Michael. (SR) August 22. 1936.
SECRET AGENT 83
GB PICTURES. (R) June 15. 1936. Madeleine
Carroll. Peter Lorre. (SR) May 23, 1936.
SECRET OF SCOTLAND YARD
ACADEMY.
SECRET PATROL 60
COLUMBIA. (R) May 20, 1936. Charles Star-
rett. Finis Barton. (SR) August 22, 1936.
SECRETS OF STAMBOUL
WORLD. Valerie Hobson.
SECRET VALLEY 57
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) January 15. 1937.
Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey. (SR) February
13. 1937.
SENIOR JIM
Mitchell Leichter Beaumont. Conway Tearle, Bar-
bara Bedford.
SENSATION 75
WARBOUR. John Lodge. (SR) January 23,
1937.
SEVEN SINNERS
G.\UMONT-BKITISH. ("Doomed Cargo.")
SEVENTH HEAVEN 102
2nTH CENT. -FOX, (R) March 26, 1937. Simone
Simon. James Stewart. (SR) March 27, 1937.
SHADOW, THE
GRAND NATIONAL. Rod LaRocque, Lynn
Anders.
SHADOWS OF THE ORIENT 65
EMPIRE. Regis Toomey, Esther Ralston. (SR)
February 1,'., 1936.
SHAKEDOWN 57
COLUMBIA. (R) July 17, 1936. Lew Ayres,
Joan Perry. (SR) September 12, 19.36.
SHALL WE DANCE 120
RKO-RADIO. (R) May 7. 1937. Fred Astaire,
Ginger Rogers, (SR) May 8, 1937.
SHE-DEVIL ISLAND 63
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) .Tune 1, 1936. C.
Guerrero. J. J. Martinez Casado.
SHE HAD TO EAT
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) July 2. 1937. Rochelle
Hudson. Jack Haley. (See "In the Cutting
Room." March 27. 1937.)
SHE'S DANGEROUS 68
UNIVERSAL. (R) January 24, 1937. Cesar
Romero. Tala Birell.
SHE SHALL HAVE MUSIC 90
IMPERIAL. (R) November 1, 1936. Jack Hyl-
ton, June Clyde. (SR) December 1. 1935.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1229
Sho — Spe
SHOW BOAT 112
UNIVERSAL. (B) May 17, 1936. Irene Dunne,
Allan Jones. (SR) May b, 193U.
SILENT BARRIERS 100
GAUMONT-BKITISU. (R) April 1. 1937.
Richard Arlen, Lilli Talmer. (SR) February
27, 1937.
SILKS AND SADDLES
VICTORY. (R) December 14, 1936. Herman
Brix, Toby Wing.
SILLY BILLIES 641/2
RKO-RADIO. (R) March 20. 1936. Wheeler
and Woolsey. (SR) March 7. 1936.
SILVER SPURS 60
UNIVERSAL. (R) February 18, 1936. Buck
Jones. Muriel Evans.
SILVER TRAIL 56
RELIABLE. (R) February 28, 1937. Rln-Tin-
Tin, Jr., Kex Lease.
SING AND BE HAPPY
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) June 25, 1937. Anthony
.Martin, Dixie Dunbar. ("In the Cutting Room."
May 1. 1937.)
SING, BABY, SING 87
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) August 21, 1936. Alice
Faye, Adolphe Menjou. (SR) August 15, 1936.
SING, COWBOY, SING
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) May 22, 1937. Tex
Bitter, Louise Stanley.
SINGING BUCKAROO, THE
SPECTRUM. (R) January 15, 1937. Fred
Scott. ("In the Cutting Room," November 21,
1936.)
SINGING COWBOY, THE 56
REPUBLIC. (R) May 11. 1936. Gene Autry,
Lois Wilde. (SR) May 16. 1936.
SINGING KID, THE 84
FIRST NATIONAL. (B) April 11, 1936. Al
Jolson, Beverly Roberts. (SR) March 21, 1936.
SINGING MARINE, THE
WARNER BROTHERS. Dick Powell, Doris
Weston. ("In the Cutting Room," March 27,
1937.)
SINGING VAGABOND, THE 52
REPUBLIC. (R) January 5, 1936. Gene Autry,
Ann Rutherford. (SR) December 14, 1935.
SING ME A LOVE SONG 79
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) January 9, 1937.
James Melton, Patricia Ellis. (SR) October 17.
1936.
SING WHILE YOU'RE ABLE
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) March 20. 1937
Pinky Tomlin.
SINNER TAKE ALL 74
METBO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) December I's.
1936. Bruce Cabot, Margaret Lindsay. (SR)
December 18, 1936.
SINS OF CHILDREN 791/2
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) September 29. 1936.
Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker. (SR) September 19,
1936. (Reviewed under the title "In His Steps.")
SINS OF MAN 79
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) June 19,
1936. Jean Hersholt. Don Ameche. (SR) May
16, 1936.
SISTER MARY 9I
DANUBIA. (R) March 28, 1937. Szorenyl,
Sved.
SITTING ON THE MOON 66
REPUBLIC. (R) September 15, 1936. Roger
Pryor, Grace Bradley. (SR) September 5, 1936.
SKARGARDS 90
SCANDINAVIAN. (R) April 7, 1936. Gideon
Wahlberg. (SR) April 18, 1936.
SKI CHASE 84
WORLD. (B) September 1, 1937. Hannes
Schneider.
SKY PARADE 70
PABAMOUNT. (B) April 17, 1936. jimmy
Allen. Katharine DeMllle. (SB) April 4, 1936
SLALOM
WOBLD. (B) December is, 1936." ' Skiing Fiim.
SLAVE SHIP
20TH CENT.-FOX. (B) June I'l', "1937.' ' Wallace
Beery, Warner Baxter.
SLIGHT CASE OF MURDER ...
FIRST NATIONAL. Edward G. BobVnson
SLIM
WAENEB BROTHERS. (B)' ' June ' 12 ' ' igsV"
Pat O'Brien. Henry Fonda
SMALL TOWN BOY, THE...
GRAND NATIONAL. Stuart ' ' Erwin,' ' " Joyce
Compton.
SMALL TOWN GIRL 106
METBO GOLDWYN-MAYEB. (B) April 10.
1936. Janet Gaynor, Robert Taylor. (SB) April
11, 1936.
SMART BLONDE 59
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) January 2, 1937.
Glenda Farreli, Barton MacLane. (SR) December
5. 1936.
SMARTEST GIRL IN TOWN 58
RKO-RADIO. (R) November 27, 1936. Ann
Sothern. Gene Raymond. (SR) November 7, 1936.
SMOKE TREE RANGE 59
UNIVERSAL. (R) June 6, 1937. Buck Jones.
Muriel Evans.
SNOWED UNDER 63
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) April 4, 1936. George
Brent. Genevieve Tobin. (SR) March 21, 1936.
SOAK THE RICH 87
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 17. 1936. Mary
Taylor, Walter Connolly. (SR) February 15,
1936.
SOLDIER AND THE LADY, THE 85
RKO-RADIO. (B) April 9, 1937. Anton Wal-
brook. Eliz. Allen. (SR) February 27, 1937.
SOLDIERS THREE
GB PICTURES. Maureen 0' Sullivan. Victor
McLaglen.
SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT
GRAND NATIONAL. James Cagney.
SON COMES HOME, A 75
PARAMOUNT. (B) July 31. 1936. Mary Bo-
land, Donald Woods. (SR) August 15, 1936.
SONG AND DANCE MAN 72
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) March 13.
1936. Paul Kelly. Claire Trevor. (SR) Febru-
ary 22. 1936.
SONG OF CEYLON
WORLD. Basil Wright.
SONG OF FREEDOM, THE 80
BRITISH LION. Paul Robeson. (SR) Septem-
ber 8. 1936.
SONG OF THE ANDES
GEORGE HIRLIMAN ENTERPRISES.
SONG OF THE CITY 69
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (B) April 2.
1937. Dean Jeffries. Margaret Lindsay. (SB)
March 27. 1937.
SONG OF THE GRINGO 62
GRAND NATION. (R) November 22. 1936. Tex
Ritter, Joan Woodbury. (SR) November 14.
1936.
SONG OF THE SADDLE 56
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) February 29. 1936.
Dick Foran. Alma Lloyd. (SR) April 11, 1936.
SONG OF THE SCARLET FLOWER 80
HOFFBERG. (R) September 1, 1936. Swedish.
SONG OF THE SIX-GUN
REPUBLIC. (R) July 6, 1936. Gene Autry.
SONG OF THE TRAIL
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (B) February 24. 1936.
Kermit Mavnard. Evelyn Brent.
SON OF MONGOLIA 90
AMKINO. (B) November 20. 1936. Tseven
Babdan. (SB) December 19, 1936.
SON OF THE STEPPES 85
DANUBIA. (R) December 26, 1936. Kiss,
Komcar.
SONS 0' GUNS 79
WARNER BROS. (B) May 30. 1936. Joe E.
Brown, Joan Blondell. (SB) May 2, 1936.
SOULS AT SEA
PABAMOUNT. Gary Cooper, George Baft.
SOUND OF YOUR VOICE
COLUMBIA. Grace Moore.
SOUTHERN MAID, A 60
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) May 1. 1936. Bebe Daniels.
Clifford Mollison.
SOUTHERN MAIL 100
SOLAR. Richard— Wllm. (SR) February 20,
1937.
SOVIET NEWS 70
AMKINO. (B) April 10, 1936. (SB) April 25,
1936.
SPAIN IN FLAMES 63
AMKINO. (R) January 28, 1937. (SB) Feb-
ruary 13. 1937.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR 61
BKO-BADIO. (R) May 8. 1936. Richard Dlx.
Margaret Callahaii. (SR) May 2, 1936.
SPEED 72
METBO-GOLDWYN-MAYEK. (B) May 8, 1936.
Wendy Barrle, James Stewart. (SB) May 2,
1936.
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1230
SPEED REPORTER 56
RELIABLE. (R) May 14, la36. Richard Tal-
madge, Luana Walters.
SPEED TO SPARE 60
COLUMBIA. (R) April 20. 1937. Dorothy Wil-
son, Cliarles Quigley. ("Racing Luck." "In the
Cutting Room," February 13, 1937.)
SPENDTHRIFT 77
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 10, 1936. Henry
Fonda, Pat Paterson. (SR) June 20, 1936.
SPY OF NAPOLEON 98
GRAND NATIONAL. R. Barthelmess. D. Haas.
(SR October 10. 1936.
SPY 77 77
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) January 15. 1936. Greta Nissen.
Don Alvarado. (SR) February 29, 1936.
SQUADRON "B"
ADVANCE, Ralph Graves.
STAGE STRUCK 91
FIRST NATIONAL. (R September 12. 1936.
Joan Blondell, Dick Powell. (SR) August 19.
19.36.
STAMPEDE 56
COLUMBIA. (R) June 8, 1936. Charles Star-
rett. Finis Barton.
STAR FOR A NIGHT 76
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) August 28. 193G. Jane
Darwell. Claire Trevor. (SR) August 15, 1936.
STAR IS BORN. A Ill
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) April 30, 1937. Janet
Gaynor. Fredrlc March. (SR) May 1. 1937.
STARS AND STRIPES
GRAND NATIONAL.
STELLA DALLAS
UNITED ARTISTS. Barbara Stanwyck, John
Boles.
STEP LIVELY. JEEVES 69
■20TH CENT. -FOX (R) April 9, 1937. Arthur
Treacher. Patricia Ellis. (SR) January 30. 1937.
STOLEN HOLIDAY 80
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) February 6, 1937. Kay
Francis. Ian Hunter. (SR) December 26. 1936.
STORM ON THE PUSTA 78
DANUBIA. (R) Anril 5, 19.37. Kiss. Komcar.
STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR, THE 87
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) February 22. 1936.
Paul Muni. .Tosephlne Hutchinson. (SR) Novem-
ber 30. 1935.
STOWAWAY 86
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) December 25, 1936.
Shirley Temple, Robert Young. (SR) December
26. 193fi.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER 71
PARAMOUNT. (R) August 28. 1936. Ralph
Bellamy, Katlerine Locke. (SR) August 22,
19"fi.
STRANGERS ON A HONEYMOON 67
GAUMONT-BRITISH. (R) December 15, 1936.
0. Cummings. Noah Beery. (SR) January 9,
1937.
STREET WITHOUT A NAME
W'ORLD. Constant Remy. Pola Illery.
STRIKE! 63
GAUMONT-BRITISH. Leslie Banks. Carol
Goodner.
STRIKE ME PINK 100
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) January 24. 1936.
Eddie Cantor, Ethel Merman. (SB) January 25.
1936.
SUNDOWN SAUNDERS
SUPREME. (R) March 25, 1936. Bob Steele.
SUNSET OF POWER
UNIVERSAL. (R) December 23. 1935. Buck
Jones, Dorothy Dix.
SUPER SLEUTH
UKO-RADIO. Jack Oakie. Ann Sothern.
SUTTER'S GOLD 95
UNIVERSAL. (R) April 13. 1936. Edward
Arnold, Lee Tracey, Binnie Barnes. (SR) March
28, 1936.
SUZY 95
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) July 24.
1936. Jean Harlow, Franchot Tone. (SR) July
18. 1936.
SWEETHEART OF THE NAVY
GRAND NATIONAL. Eric Linden, Cecilia
Parker.
SWEET STEPMOTHER 90
DANUBIA. (R) Pepteraber 15. 1936. Maria
Tasnadl.
SWING HIGH, SWING LOW 97
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 12, 1937. Carole
Lombard, F. MacMurray. (SR) March 20, 1937.
Spe — Thi
SWING TIME 103
RKO-BADIO. (R) September 4, 1936. " ' Fred
cu/frDM'^,?Mi;l"v?^'" ^gers. (SR) August 29, 1936.
bWOKNENEMY 73
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER.' ' ' ' '(R) " ' "septembM
11, 1J36. Robert Young, Florence Rice. (SR)
July 11. 1936.
SYLVIA SCARLETT 941/j
RKO-RADIO. (R) January 3, 1936. Katharine
Hepburn, Cary Grant. (SR) January 18, 1936.
TAKE THE HEIR
RKO-RADIO. Guy Kibbee. Cora Witherspoon.
TALENT SCOUT
FIRST NATIONAL. Donald Woods, Jeanne
Madden.
TALK OF THE DEVIL 76
GAUMONT-BRITISH. Ricardo Cortez. Sally
Filers. (R) June 1, 1937.
TAMING THE WILD
VICTORY. (R) February 15. 1936. Rod La
Rocque, Maxine Doyle.
TANGO 70
GKANl) NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) January 10, 1936. Marian Nixon,
Chick Chandler.
TAR2AN ESCAPES 89
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) November 8.
1936. Johnny Weismuller, Maureen O'Sullivan.
(SB) November 7. 1936.
TAXI WAR
COLU:\IBIA. Don Terry. Rosalind Keith. ("In
'he Cutting Room," May 1, 1937.)
TEMPO MASSINO 78
WORLD. (R) March 12. 1936. Milly. (SR)
March 21. 1936.
TENDERFOOT GOES WEST, A 62
HOFFBERG. (R) October 15. 1936. Jack
LaRue. Russell Gleason.
TENTH MAN. THE 65
GAUMONT-BRITISH. (R) May 15. 1937. John
Lodge. A. Cellier. (SR) August 29, 1936.
TEXAS RANGERS, THE 99
PARAMOUNT. (R) August 28, 1936. Fred
MacMurray. Jean Parker. (SR) August 29, 1936,
THANK YOU, JEEVES 57
TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX. (R) October 2,
1930. Arthur Treacher. (SR) September 19,
1936.
THANK YOU, MADAME 85
AMERICAN TOBIS. (R) April 26. 1937. Jan
Kiepura. (SR) May 1. 1937.
THAT CERTAIN WOMAN
WARNER BROTHERS. Bette Davis, Henry
Fonda.
THAT GIRL FROM PARIS 105
RKO-RADIO. (R) January 22. 1937. Lily Pons,
Gene Raymond. (SR) December 19, 1936.
THAT I MAY LIVE 70
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) April 30. 1937. Rochelle
Hudson. Robert Kent. (SR) March 6, 1937.
THAT MAN'S HERE AGAIN 60
FIRST NATIONAL. (H) April 17, 1937. Mary
Maguire, Tom Brown. (SR) March 27, 1937.
THEODORA GOES WILD 95
COLUMBIA. (R) November 12, 1936. Irene
Dunne, Melvyn Douglas. (SB) November 14,
1936,
Tupcp THREE 93
UNITED ARTISTS, (R) April 10, 1936. Miriani
Hopkins. Merle Oberon, Joel McCrea. (SR) Feb-
ruary 29, 1936.
THERE GOES MY GIRL
KKO-KADIO. (R) May 21. 1937. Ann Sothern.
G"ne Ra.vniond. ("In the Cutting Room," April
17. 1937.)
THERE ON THE BIG RANCH 105
BUSTAMENTE. Tito Guizar. (SR) November
1. 1936.
THEY GAVE HIM A GUN 94
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (B) May 14.
1937. S. Tracy, G. George, F. Tone. (SB) May
15, 1937.
THEY MET IN A TAXI 70
COLUMBIA. (R) September 1, 1936. Chester
Morris, Fay Wray. (SR) August. 8, 1936.
THEY WANTED TO MARRY 60
RKO-RADIO. (R) February 5. 1937. Gordon
.Tones. Betty Furness. (SR) December 26, 1936.
THINGS TO COME 99
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) April 24, 1936. Ray-
mond Massey. (SB) May 7, 1936.
THE
9 3 7-3
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1231
Thi — Tur
THIN ICE
20TH CENT. -FOX. Sonja Henie, Tyrone Power.
THINK FAST, MR. MOTO 65
20TH CENT. -FOX. Peter Lorre, Virginia Field.
(SR) April 17. 1937.
13 HOURS BY AIR 77
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 27, 1936. Fred Mac-
Murrav, Joan Bennett. (SR) March 21, 1936.
THIRTEENTH CHAIR. THE 66
METKO-r.OLDWTN-MAYER. (R) May 7, 1937.
Madge Kvans. Henry Daniell. (SR) May 8, 193T.
THIRTEENTH MAN
MONOf'.RAM. W. Heybum, I. Courtney.
30 SECONDS OF LOVE 80
E. .1 A. Elsa Merlini. (SR) January 2. 1937.
36 HOURS TO KILL 65
2nTn CENT. -FOX. (R) July 24, 1936. Brian
Donlevy, Gloria Stuart. (SR) August 29, 1936.
THIS IS MY AFFAIR
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) May 28. 1937. Bar-
bara Stanivyek, Rol)ert Taylor. ("In the Cutting
Room." Marfh 20, lO.^?.)
THIS'LL MAKE YOU WHISTLE 78
^\1LC0X. Jack Buchanan. (SB) January 9,
1937.
THIS VILLA FOR SALE 80
DANI'BIA. (R) June 15, 1936. Verebes, Csikos.
THREE CHEERS FOR LOVE 64
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 17, 1936. Eleanore
Whitney. Robert Curamings. (SR) July 4, 1936.
THREE FINGERS
MITCnELL LEICHTNER-BEAUMONT. Conway
Tearle.
THREE GODFATHERS 82
ilETRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) March 6,
1936. Chester Morris, Irene Hervey. (SR) Feb-
ruary 22. 1936.
THREE LEGIONNAIRES
GENERAL. (R) June 15, 1937. Robt. Arm-
strong (SR) March 27, 1937.
THREE LIVE GHOSTS 62
METRO-GOLDWYN-MATER. (R) January 10,
1936. Richard Arlen, Cecilia Parker. (SR)
.January 4. 1936.
THREE MARRIED MEN 61
PARAMOT^NT. (R) September 11, 1936. Lynne
Overman. Wm. Frawley. (SR) September 5, 1936.
THREE MAXIMS. THE 87
GENERAL. Anna Neagle, T. Carminati. (SR)
Augu.st 1. 1936.
THREE MEN ON A HORSE 85
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) November 21. 1936.
Frank McHugh. Joan Blondell. (SR) December
5, 1936.
THREE MESQUITEERS 56
REPUBLIC. (R) September 21, 1936. Robt.
Livingston. Kay Hughes. (SR) September 12,
1936.
THREE OF A KIND 75
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPORA-
TION. (R) May 20. 1936. Chick Chandler,
Evalyn Knapp. (SR) July 4, 1936.
THREE ON THE TRAIL 67
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 24, 1936. William
Bo,vd. Jimmy Ellison. (SR) April 18, 1936.
THREE SMART GIRLS 84
ITNIVERSAL. (R) December 20, 1936. Deanna
Diirliin, Ray Milland. (SR) January 30. 1937.
THREE SPINSTERS 84
DANUBIA. (R) December 1. 1936. Emille
Markus, Bajnay.
THREE WISE GUYS 75
MIOTRO-GOLDWYN-JIAYER. (R) May 15. 1936.
Robert Young. Betty Furness. (SB) May 16, 1936.
THUNDERING STAMPEDE
RELIABLE. Bob Custer.
THUNDER IN THE CITY 76
COLUMBIA. (R) April 25. 1937. Edw. G.
Robinson. Lull Deste. (SR) February 13. 1937.
TICKET TO PARADISE 67
REPT'BLTC. (R) July 10. 1936. Roger Prvor.
Wendy Barrie. (SR) July 25, 1936.
TILL WE MEET AGAIN 72
PARAMOUNT. (R) April 17, 1936. Herbert
Marshall, Gertrude Michael. (SB) April 11.
1936.
TIME OUT FOR ROMANCE 72
20TH CI:nT.-FOX. (R) March 19, 1937. Claire
Trevor. Michael Wlialen, (SR) February 20, 1937.
TIMES SQUARE PLAYBOY 62
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) May 9. 1936. " War-
ren William. June Travis. (SR) March 21. 1936.
TIMOTHY'S QUEST 65
PARAMOUNT. (R) January 31, 1936. Eleanore
Whitney, Dickie Moore. (SR) January 25, 1936.
TOAST OF NEW YORK
RKO-RADIO. (R) June 11, 1937. Edward
Arnold, Frances Farmer. ("In the Cutting
Room." March 20, 1937.)
TO MARY— WITH LOVE 92
20TH CENT. -FOX. (R) August 1, 1936.
Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy. (SR) July 25. 1936.
TOO MANY PARENTS 74
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 20. 1936. Frances
Farmer. Colin Tapley. (SR) March 14, 1936.
TOO MANY WIVES 61
RKO-RADIO. (R) April 9. 1937. Anne Shirley.
John Morley. (SR) April 17. 1937.
TOO MUCH BEEF 59
GRAND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CORPO-
RATION. (R) April 20, 1936. Rex Bell. Connie
Bergen.
TOP OF THE TOWN 86
UNIVERSAL. (R) April 18. 1937. George
Murphy, Doris Nolan. (SR) April 3, 1937.
TOPPER
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) July 9, 1937.
Constance Bennett, Cary Grant.
TOUGH GUY 77
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) January 24,
1936. Jackie Cooper, .loseph Calleia. (SR) Feb-
ruary 8. 1936.
TOUGH TO HANDLE
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) March 24, 1937.
Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond.
TRAIL DUST 77
PARAMOUNT. (R) December 11, 19.36. Wm.
Boyd. Jimmy Ellison. (SR) January 2, 1937.
TRAIL FEUD, THE
VICTORY. (B) May 1. 1937. Tom Tyler,
Harlene Wood.
TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE, THE 106
PARAilOUNT. (R) March 13. 1936. Henry
Fonda, Sylvia Sidney, (SR) February 29. 1936.
TRAILIN' WEST 56
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) September 5. 1936.
Dick Foran, Paula Stone. ("On Secret Service,"
"In the Cutting Room," May 16, 1936.)
TRAIL OF VENGEANCE 54
REPUBLIC. (R) March 29, 1937. Johnny
Mack Brown, I. Meredith.
TRAITOR, THE
PURITAN. (B) August 29, 1936. Tim McCoy,
Frances Grant.
TRAPPED 55
COLUMBIA. (R) March 5, 1937. Charles
Starrett. Peggy Stratford.
TRAPPED BY TELEVISION 65
COLUMBIA. (R) June 1.-.. 1936. Lyle Talbot,
Marv Astor. (SR) August 8, 1936.
TREACHERY RIDES THE RANGE 56
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) May 2, 1936.
Dick Foran, Paula Stone. (SR) March 7, 1936.
TREND POPOLARE
WORLD. (R) December 2.j. 1936. Italian
feature.
TROUBLE AHEAD 75
ATLANTIC. (R) September 17, 1936. Charles
Farrell. (SR) September 28, 1936.
TROUBLE FOR TWO 75
METRO GOLDWYN-MAYER. (B) May 29, 1936.
Uobert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell. ("Suicide
.'kib." (SRi .May 30, 1936.
TROUBLE IN MOROCCO 62
COLUMBIA. (R) March 22, 1937. Jack Holt.
Mae Clarke. (SR) March 20, 1937.
TROUBLE IN TEXAS 63
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) February 27. 1937.
Tex Hitler. (SR) March 13, 1937.
TROUBLE MAKERS
20T1I CIONT.-FOX. (R) June 26, 1936. Brian
Donlesy. (ileiida Farrell.
TRUSTED OUTLAW. THE 52
REPUBLIC. (R) February 1. 1937. Bob Steele.
Lois January.
TUGBOAT PRINCESS 69
COLUMBIA. (Ri October 15, 1936. Walter C.
Kelly. Edith Fellows.
TUNDRA 78
BURROUGIIS-TARZAN. (R) September 15. 1936.
Del Camlne. (SR) August 29. 1936.
TURN OFF THE MOON
PARAMOUNT. (R) Xtay 14, 1937. Chas. Buggies,
Eleanor Whitney. ("In the Cutting Room,"
April 17. 1937.)
THE
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t;UANI) XAI'IOXAL. (K) March 21, 1937. James
lOUison, 'i'rnv u^ilkor. (SR) March 6. 1937.
TWO AGAINST THE WORLD 57
WAKNKK HUUTHEKS. (R) July 11, 193ti.
Humphi-ev Bogart. Beverly Rohprts. (SR) May
23, 1936.
TWO FISTED GENTLEMAN 63
COLUMBIA. (R) ."Vugust 1.5. 193H. James Duiiii.
.luiie Chiyworth. ("The Fighter," "In llie I'lit-
litiK Room," July 4. 193K.)
TWO FISTED SHERIFF
COLUMBIA. Cliarles Starrett. Barbara Weeks.
(R) June 1.5. 19.i7.
TWO GUN LAW 56
COLUMBIA. (R) April 7. 1937. Charles Star-
rett, Peggy Stratford.
TWO IN A CROWD 82
UNIVERSAL. (R) September 13, 1936. Joel
McCrea. Joan Bennett. (SR) October 10, 1936.
TWO IN REVOLT $5
RKO RADIO. (R) April 3, 1936. Louise Lati-
mer. John Arledge. (SR) May 2, 1936.
TWO IN THE DARK 74
RKO RADIO. (R) January 10, 1936. Walter
Abel, Margot Grahame. (SR) December 21, 1935.
TWO MINUTES TO PLAY
VICTORY. (R) November 2, 1936. Herman
Brix. Jeanne Martel.
TWO OF US 64
GAT'MOXT BRITISH. Jack Hulbert. Gina Malo.
TWO'S COMPANY
B. & D. Ned Sparks, Mary Brian. (SR) May
16. 1936.
TWO WHO DARED 90
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) May 8, 1937. Anna
Sten. Henry Wilcoxon. (SR) June 6, 1936.
(Reviewed under the title, "A Woman Alone.")
TWO WISE MAIDS 68
REPUBLIC. (R) February 15, 1937. Alison
Skipuorth, Polly Moran. (SR) February 6, 1937.
TZAR TO LENIN 68
LENAUER INTERNATIONAL. (R) March 6,
1937. (SB) March 27, 1937.
U
UNCLE FROM AMERICA 90
HOFFBERG. (R) December 15, 1936. Czeck
Film.
UNDERCOVER MAN 56
REPUBLIC. (R) September 24, 1936. Johnny
Mack Brown. S. Kaaren.
UNDER COVER OF NIGHT 72
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) January S.
1937. Edmund Lowe, Florence Rice. (SR) Janu-
ary 9. 1937.
UNDER STRANGE FLAGS
CRESCENT. (R) April 12, 1937. Tom Keene.
UNDER THE LILACS
INVINCIBLE.
UNDER THE RED ROBE 82
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) May 21, 1937. Conrad
Veidt, Annabella.
UNDER TWO FLAGS 110
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) May 1, 1936. Ronald
Colman, Victor Mc^^jglen, Claudette (^^'olhert,
Rosalind Russell. (SR) May 9, 1936.
UNDER YOUR SPELL 63
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) November 6. 1936.
Lau-rence Tibbett. Wendy Barrle. (SR) Novem-
ber 14. 1936.
UNGUARDED HOUR, THE 88
METRO-GOLDWY'N-MAYER. (R) April 3.
1936. Loretta Y'oung, Franchot Tone. (SR)
April 4, 1936.
UNKNOWN RANGER, THE 58
COLUMBIA. (R) September 15, 1936. Robert
Allen, Martha Tibbetts.
V - W
VALIANT IS THE WORD FOR CARRIE 109
PARAMOUNT. (R) October 2, 1936. Gladys
George. Arline Judge. (SR) September 26, 1936.
VALLEY OF TERROR
AMBASSADOR -CONN. (R) .Tanuary 20, 1937,
Kermit Maynard, Harlev Wood.
VALLEY OF THE LAWLESS
SUPREME. (R) January 25, 1936. Johnny
Mark Brown.
VARSITY SHOW
FIRST NATIONAL. Dick Powell.
VENGEANCE OF RANNAH 56
RELIABLE. (B) November 6, 1936. Rin-Tin-
Tin. Jr., Bob Custer.
Two — Wes
VENUS MAKES TROUBLE 58
COLUMBIA. (R) May 14, 1937. James Dunn.
Patricia Ellis. ("In the Cutting Room," April
3, 1937.)
VIENNESE LOVE SONG 72
DU WORLD PICTURES. Maria Jeritza.
VIVACIOUS LADY
RKO-RADIO. Ginger Rogers, James Stewart.
VOGUES OF 1938
UNITED ARTISTS. Warner Baxter. Joan BenncttT
VOICE OF BUGLE ANN, THE 72
METBO-GOLDVVYN-MAYER. (R) February 7,
1936. Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'SulUvan.
(SR) February 15, 1936.
VOICE OF INDIA 7t
HOFFBERG. (R) November 1. 1936. Hoeffer
Expedition.
VOSKOPOULA 95
FRANK NORTON. (Greek Dialogue-English
Titles.) (R) January 5, 1936. Sophea Damoglou.
WAIKIKI WEDDING 89
PARAMOUNT. (R) March 26. 1937. Ring
Crosby, Shirley Ross. (SR) April 3, 1937.
WAKE UP AND LIVE tl
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) April 23, 1937. Walter
Winchell, Ben Bernie. (SR) April 17, 1937.
WALKING DEAD, THE 76
WARNER BROTHERS. (B) March 14, 1936.
Karloff, Marguerite Churchill, (SR) March 7. 1936.
WALKING ON AIR 69
RKO-RADIO. (R) September 11, 1936. Gene
Raymond. Ann Sothern. (SR) August 22. 1936.
WALT DISNEY'S ACADEMY AWARD REVUE... 44
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) June 18, 1937.
WALTZ FOR YOU, A 94
CASINO. (R) September 25. 1936. Louis
Graveure. (SR) October 8, 1936. (Reviewed
under the title "Ein Walzer Fuer Dich.")
WANTED: JANE TURNER 67
RKO-RADIO. (B) December 4, 19.36. Gloria
Stuart. Lee Tracy. ("General Dellver>'. ")
WANTED MEN 62
HOFFBERG. (R) September 1, 1936. Charles
Laughton. Dorothy Gish.
WAR LORD
WARNEB BBOTHEBS. Boris Karloff, Beverly
Roberts. ("In the Cutting Room," April 10,
1937.)
WAVE, THE 60
GARRISON. (R) April 20, 1937. Native cast.
(SB) May 1. 1937.
WAY OUT WEST 64
METBO-GOLDWYN-MAYEB. (B) April 16.
1937. Laurel and Hardy. (SR) January 2, 1937.
WE ARE FROM KRONSTADT 83
AMKINO. (R) April 30, 1936. V. Zaichikov.
(SR) May 16, 1936.
WEDDING MARCH, THE 92
FRANCO-AMERICAN. Tullio Carminati. (SR)
March 14, 1936.
WEDDING OF PALO, THE 85
HOFFBERG. (R) March 1, 1937. Rasmussens
Eskimo Drama. (SR) March 20. 1937.
WEDDING PRESENT
COLUMBIA. Lew Ayres.
WEDDING PRESENT 81
PARAMOUNT. (R) October 16, 1936. Joan
Bennett. Cary Grant. (SR) October 8, 1936.
WEEK-END MILLIONAIRE 64
GAUMONT BRITISH. (R) November 20, 1936.
Buddy Rogers. Mary Brian. (SB) April 4. 1936.
(Reviewed under the title "Once in a Million.")
WEE WILLIE WINKIE
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) July 30, 1937. Shirley
Temple. Victor McLaglen, ("In the Cutting
Room." March 6. 1937.)
WE HAVE OUR MOMENTS 85
UNIVERSAL. (R) March 28. 1937. Sally Filers,
James Dunn. (SR) April 3. 1937.
WE'RE IN THE LEGION NOW 64
REGAL. (R) October 15. 1936. Reginald Denny.
Esther Balston. (SR) February 15, 1936. (Re-
viewed under the title of "Best Cure.")
WE'RE ON THE JURY 71
BKO-BADIO. (R) February 12, 1937, Helen
Broderick, Victor Moore. (SR) January 23. 1937.
WESTBOUND LIMITED
UNIVERSAL. Lyle Talbot, Polly Rowles.
WESTBOUND MAIL 54
COLUMBIA. (R) January 22, 1937. Charles
Starrett. Rosalind Keith.
WEST OF NEVADA 59
GRAND NATIONAL. (B) June 22, 1936. Bex
Bell.
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WE WENT TO COLLEGE M
METRO -GOLDWYN-MATER. (R) June 19, 1936.
Walter Abel, Editli Atwater. (SR) June 27, 1936.
WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE 82
RKO-RADIO. (K) January 6. 1937. Preston
Foster, Ann Dvorak. (SR) October 17, 1936.
WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD 76
GENERAL. Jack Buchanan, Fay Wray. (SR)
March 7. 1936.
WHEN LOVE IS YOUNG 76
UNIVERSAL. (R) April 4. 1937. Virginia
Bruce. Kent Taylor. (SR) April 24, 1937.
WHEN'S YOUR BIRTHDAY 77
RKO-RADIO. (R) February 19, 1937. Joe E.
Brown. Marian Marsh. (SR) February 20. 1937.
WHEN THIEF MEETS THIEF 87
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) June 4, 1937. D.
Fairbanks. Jr.. Valerie Hobson. (SR) May 8.
1937. (Reviewed under the title. "Jump for
Glory.")
WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE '104
COLUMBIA. (R) February 27. 1937. Grace
Moore. Cary Grant. (SR) February 20, 1937.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL 81
GAUMONT BRITI.SH. Will Hay, (SR) July 4,
1936.
WHISTLING BULLETS
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) May 3, 1937. Ker-
mit Maynard.
WHISTLING SKULL
MITCHELL LEICHTER-BEAUMONT. Conway
Tearle
WHITE ANGEL. THE 91
FIRST NATIONAL. (R) July 4, 1936. Kay
Francis, Ian Hunter. (SR) June 8. 1936.
WHITE BONDAGE 60
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) June 19, 1937.
Jean Muir, Gordon Oliver. (SR) March 13, 1937.
WHITE FANG 70
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) July 3, 1936. Michael
Whalen. .lean Muir. (SR) July 25, 1936.
WHITE HEAT
COLUMBIA. (R) June 4. 1937. Don Terry.
Rosalind Keith.
WHITE HUNTER 65
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) November 27, 1936.
Warner Baxter. June Lang. (SB) December 5,
1936.
WHITE LEGION, THE 81
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) October 25, 1936.
Tala Birell. Ian Keith. (SR) October 24. 1936.
WHITE SQUADRON 85
ENIC. Antonio Centa. (SR) December 26, 1936.
WIDOW FROM MONTE CARLO, THE 60
WARNER BROTHERS. (R) February 1. 1936.
Dolores Del Rio, Warren William. (SR) Janu-
ary 4. 1936.
WIFE VS. SECRETARY 89
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) February 28,
1936. Clark Gable, Myrna Loy. Jean Harlow.
(SR) February 22, 1936.
WILD BRIAN KENT 57
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) November 6, 1936.
Ralph Bellamy, Mae Clarke. (SR) October 31.
1936.
WILDCAT TROOPERS
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) October 16, 1936.
Kermit Maynard, H. Bosworth.
WILD HORSE ROUNDUP
AJIBASSADOR-CONN. (R) November 20. 1936.
Kermit Maynard. Dickie Jones.
WILD MONEY
PARAMOUNT. (R) July 9. 1937. Edward Everett
Horton.
WINDS OF THE WASTELAND 53
REPUBLIC. (R) July 6, 193G, John Wayne,
Phyllis Fraser.
WINGS OF THE MORNING 87
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) February 19. 1937.
Annabella, Henry Fonda. (SB) March 20, 1937.
WINGS OVER HONOLULU 78
UNIVERSAL. (R) May 23, 1937. Wendy Barrie,
Ray Milland. (SR) May 15, 1937.
WINNING STROKE, THE
VICTORY. (R) June 15. 1937. Herman Brix.
WINTERSET 77
RKO-RADIO. (R) November 20. 1936. Burgess
Meredith, Margo. (SR) November 21, 1936.
WITH LOVE AND KISSES
AMBASSADOR-CONN. (R) December 20, 1936.
Pinky Tomlin. Toby Wing
WITH PLEASURE. MADAME 90
IMPERIAL. (B) April 15, 1937. Conrad Nagel,
Marta Labarr.
WITHOUT ORDERS 64
RKO-RADIO. (R) October 23, 1936. Sally Ellers,
Robt, Armstrong. (SR) October 10, 1936.
WITNESS CHAIR, THE 64
RKO RADIO. (R) April 24. 1936. Ann Hard-
ing, Walter Abel. (SR) April 11, 1936.
WIVES NEVER KNOW 73
PARAMOUNT. (R) .September 18. 1936. Charles
Ruggles, Mary Boland. (SR) September 12. 1936.
WOMAN ALONE, A 90
GENERAL. Anna Sten, H. Wllcoxon. (SR) .Tune
6, 19:56.
WOMAN ALONE, THE 76
GAUMONT BRITISH. (R) January 1, 1937.
Sylvia Sidney, John Loder. (SR) January 2, 1937.
Reviewed under title, "Sabotage."
WOMAN CHASES MAN 71
UNITED ARTISTS. (R) May 7, 1937. Miriam
Hopkins. Joel McCrea. (SB) May 1. 1937.
WOMANHOOD 60
HOFFBERG. Eve Gray. Esmond Knight.
WOMAN I LOVE, THE 88
RKO-RADIO. (B) April 23, 1937. Paul Muni,
Miriam Hopkins. (SR) April 24, 1937.
WOMAN IN DISTRESS 68
COLUMBIA. (R) January 17, 1937. May Robson.
Irene Hervey. (SR) February 13. 1937.
WOMAN REBELS, A 88
RKO-RADIO. (R) November 8. 1936. Kath.
Hepburn, H, Marshall. (SB) October 31. 1936.
WOMAN TRAP 63
PARAMOUNT. (R) February 14. 1936. Gertrude
Michael, George Murphy. (SR) February 8, 1936.
WOMAN WISE 87
20TH CENT.-FOX. (R) January 22, 1937. Ro-
chelle Hudson, Michael Whalen. (SR) March
20. 1937.
WOMEN ARE TROUBLE 59
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) July :!1. 1936.
Stuart Erwin, Florence Rice. (SB) June 20. 1936.
WOMEN IN WHITE
GUARANTEED. (R) July 15. 1936. Molly
Lamont, Lester Matthews.
WOMEN OF GLAMOUR 72
COLUMBIA. (R) January 28. 1937. Melvyn
Douglas, Virginia Bruce. (SR) March 20. 1937.
YELLOW CARGO 63
GRAND NATIONAL. (R) November 8. 1936.
Conrad Nagel. Eleanor Hunt. (SR) November 14,
1936.
YELLOW CRUISE, THE 90
FRENCH. (B) November 17, 1936. Expedition.
(SR) December 5. 1936.
YELLOW DUST 68I/2
RKO RADIO. (R) March 13. 1936. Richard
Dix. Leila Hyams. (SB) March 28, 1936.
YELLOWSTONE 63
UNIVEBSAL. (R) August 30, 1936. Henry
Hunter, Judith Barrett. (SB) September 12, 1936.
YIDDLE WITH HIS FIDDLE 91
SPHINX. (R) December 31. 1936. Molly Picon.
YODELIN' KID FROM PINE RIDGE
REPUBLIC. (B) June 14, 1937. Gene Autry.
Betty Bronson.
YOU CAN'T BEAT LOVE
RKO RADIO, Preston Foster. Joan Fontaine.
("In the Cutting Room," May 15, 1937.)
YOU CAN'T BUY LUCK 61
RKO RADIO. (R) April 30. 1937. Vinton
Haworth, Helen Mack. (SR) May 1, 1937.
YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING
20T1I CENT.-FOX. Alice Faye, Don Ameche.
("In the Cutting Room," May 15, 1937.)
YOU'LL BE MARRIED BY NOON
METRO GOLDWYN-MAYER. (R) June 18, 193T.
Robt. Young, Florence Rice.
YOU MAY BE NEXT 67
COLUMBIA. (R) February 6, 1936. Ann
Sothern. Llovd Nolan. (SR) March 28. 1936.
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE 86
XINITED ARTISTS. (R) January 29. 1937.
Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda. (SR) January 30,
1937.
YOU'RE IN THE ARMY NOW 73
GAUMONT BRITISH. (R) March 1, 1937.
Wallace Ford, Anna Lee. (SR) February 20.
1937. (Reviewed under the title "O.H.M.S.")
YOURS FOR THE ASKING 75
PARAMOtlNT. (R) July 24, 1936. George
Raft, Dolores Costello, Barrymore. (SR) August
8, 1936.
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Sound Films Before
Calendar Year 1936
Abdul the Damned — Associated British.
Abie's Irish Rose (C-PT) — Paramount.
Above the Clouds — Columbia.
Abrahcun Lincoln (D-AT) — United Artists.
Accent on Youth — Paramount.
Ace of Aces — RKO- Radio.
''Acquitted (D-AT) — Columbia.
Across the Atlcuitic (M) — Warner Brothers.
Across the Line — Artclass Pictures.
Across the World with Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Johnson (Trav-PT, M) — Talking Picture Epics.
Addressee Unknown — Hungaria.
Adieux Les Beaux Jours — UFA.
Adorable — Fox.
Adventure Girl— RKO Radio.
Advice to the Lovelorn — United Artists.
Affeurs of a Gentlenicui — Universal.
Affairs of Cellini, The — United Artists.
Affciirs of Susan, The — Universal.
*Afghajnist2m (E) — Amkino.
AfrEud to Talk — Universal.
Africa Speaks (AT) — Columbia.
After Office Hours — Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer.
After the Ball— Fox.
After the Dcuice — Columbia.
After the Verdict (ME) — International Photoplays.
After Tomorrow — Fox.
After Tonight— RKO Radio.
Against the Law — Columbia.
Age for Love, The — United Artists.
Age of Consent, The— RKO.
Age of Indiscretion — Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer.
Age of Innocence, The — RKO.
Aggie Appleby, Mctker of Men — RKO.
Ah! Wilderness — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Air Circus, The (CD-PTME)— Fox.
Air Ecigles — Big Productions Film.
Air Hawks — Columbia.
Air Hostess — Columbia.
Air Meul — Universal.
Air Police — Sono Art -World Wide.
Alexamder Hamilton — Warner Brothers.
Alias Bulldog Drummond — Gaumont British.
Alias French Gertie (Mel -AT)— Radio.
*Alias Jimmy Valentme (Mel-AT)— MGM.
Alias Mary Dow — Universal.
Alias Mary Smith — Mayfair.
Alias the Bad Man — Tiffany.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
C — Comedy
I> — Drama
CD — Comedy drama
F — Farce
Mel— Melodrama
My — Mystery
Trav — Travel
W— Western
AT— All -talking
PT— Part-talking
M — Music
E — Sound eflfects
MC — Musical comedy
O — Operetta
R— Revue
S— Singing
EXAMPLE: C-AT, all-talking comedy. FMy-
AT, all-talking farce mystery. CD-AT, S, comedy
drama, all-talking with singing.
Asterisk preceding title indicates there was also
a silent version.
Alias the Doctor— First National.
Alibi — Gaumont-W. & F.
Alibi (Mel-AT)— United Artists.
Alibi Ike — Warner Bros.
Alice Adams— RKO Radio.
Alice in Wonderleuid — Unique Foto Film.
Alice in Wonderland — Paramount.
Alimony Madness — Mayfair.
All American, The — Universal.
All Men Are Enemies — Fox.
All of Me — Paramount.
*A11 Quiet on the Western Front (D- AT)— Univ.
All Quiet on the Western Front (Reissue)— Univ.
All the King's Horses -Paramount.
Alma de Gauche — Edward L. Klein.
Almost a Divorce— Gaumont-W. & F.
Almost Mcirried — Fox.
Aloha — T i ff a n y .
Along Cjune Sally— Gaumont British.
Along Came Youth (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Always Goodbye — Fox.
Amateur Daddy — Fox.
Ambassador Bill — Fox.
American Madness — Columbia.
American Tragedy, An — Paramount.
Among the Missing — Columbia.
Andere, Der — Tobis.
Animcd Crackers (MC)^ — Paramount.
Animal Kingdom — RKO Radio.
Ann Ceu-ver's Profession — Columbia.
Ann Vickers — RKO' Radio.
*Anna Christie (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Anna Karenina — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Annabelle's Affairs — -Fox.
Annapolis (PT)— Pathe.
Annapolis Farewell — Paramount.
Anne of Green Gables — RKO Radio.
Annie Oakley— RKO Radio.
Another Face— RKO Radio.
Another Language — MGM.
A Nous La Liberie — Harold Auten.
Anybody's Blonde — Mayfair Pictures.
Anybody's Wcir (C-AT) — Paramount.
Anybody's Womcui (D-AT) — Paramount.
^Applause (D-AT) — Paramount.
April Blossoms — British International Pictures.
Aren't We All? — Paramount.
Are These Our Children ?— RKO Radio.
Are We Civilized? — Raspin.
Are You a Mason?— M. J. Kandel.
Are You Listening? — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Are You There? — Fox.
*Argyle Case, The (Mel-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Ariane — Blue Ribbon.
Arizona (changed to "Men Are Like That") — Col.
*Arizona Kid, The (WAT)— Fox.
Arizona to Broadway — Fox.
Arizonisui, The — RKO Radio.
As Husbands Go — Fox.
As the Devil Commands — Columbia.
Arizona Terror, The — Tiffany.
Arm of the Law — Monogram.
*Around the Comer (C-AT) — Columbia.
Around the World in 80 Minutes — United Artists.
* Around the World Via Graf Zeppelin (Trav -ME)
— Talking Picture Epics.
Arrowsmith — United Artists.
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PICTURE
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Ars— Bla
Arsene Lupin— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
As the Earth Turns —Warner Brothers.
As You Desire Me— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Asi Es La Vida- Scno Art -World Wide.
Atleintic (D-AT)— British International Pictures.
Atlcintic — Columbia.
Atlcuitic Adventure — Columbia.
Attorney for the Defense — Columbia.
Auctioned Off — Artclass Pictures.
Auto in Zoo — Frank Norton.
Autumn Crocus — Associated Talking Pictures.
Avec L'Assurance — Paramount.
Avenger, The — Monogram.
Aviator, The (CD-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Awctkening, The (ME)— United Artists.
AwEtkening of Jim Burke — Columbia.
Awful Truth, The (CD-AT)— Pathe.
Babbitt— First National.
Babes in Toylcmd — Metro-Goklwyn-Mayer.
Baboona — Fox Films.
Baby Face — Warner Brothers.
Baby Face Harrington — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Baby TcJte a Bow — Fox Films.
Bachelor ApcU-tment — Radio.
Bachelor Bait— RKO Radio.
*Bachelor Girl (D-TME)— Columbia.
Bachelor Father, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Bachelor of Arts — Fox.
Bachelor Mother — Goldsmith.
Bachelor's Affairs — Fox.
Bachelor's Folly — World Wide.
Bachelor's Secret, A (AT)— Pathe.
Back Pay (D-AT)— First National.
Back Street — Universal.
Bad Boy — Twentieth Century -Fox.
Bad Company— RKO Pathe.
Bad Girl— Fox.
Bad Man, The (WCD- AT)— First National.
*Bad One, The (CD-AT)— United Artists.
Bad Sister — Universal.
Badge of Honor — Mayfair.
Bal, Le — Protex Trading.
Bali — J. C. Jackson.
Bcmd Plays On, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Barbcu-ian, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Barbsu-y Coast — United Artists.
Barberina, the King's Dancer — Capital.
Bargain, The — First National.
Barker, The (D-PTME)— First National.
Bar L Ranch (W-AT)— Big 4.
*Barnum Was Right (F- AT)— Universal.
BcU-oud (See "Love in Morocco") — GB.
Barretts of Wimpole Street— M-G-M.
Bcu-s of Hate — Victory.
Bcir 20 Rides Agcun — Paramount.
Battle, The (See "Thunder in the East").
Battle of GallipoU, The— Wardour Films.
*Battle of Paris (D- AT)— Paramount.
Battle of the Sexes (ME)— United Artists.
Bat Whispers, The— United Artists.
Be Mine Tonight — Universal.
Beast, The— RKO Radio.
Beast of Borneo— Du World.
Beast of the City, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Beau Bandit (CD-AT)— Radio.
Beau Ideal (Mel-AT)— Radio.
Beautiful Mauieuver Time — World's Trade.
Beauty and the Boss— Warner Brothers.
Beauty for Sale — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Becky Sharp— RKO Radio.
Bed of Roses— RKO Radio.
Bedside— First National.
Bedtime Story, A— Paramount.
Before Dawn— RKO Radio.
Before Midnight — Columbia.
Begg2u-s in Ermine — Monogram.
Beggars of Life (Mel -PTM)— Paramount.
Beggars Opera— First National.
Behind Jury Do<m-s — Mayfair.
Behind Office Doors — Radio.
Behind Stone Wcdls^Mayfair.
*Behind That Curtain (My-AT)— Fox.
Behind the Evidence — (Columbia.
Behind the German Lines (D-ME) -Paramount
Behind the Green Lights — Mascot.
Behind the Meikeup (D- AT)— Paramount.
Behind the Mask — Columbia.
Behold My Wife — Paramount.
Bella Donna — Gaumont-British.
♦Bellamy Trial, The (DAT)— MGM.
Belle of the Nineties — Paramount.
Beloved — Universal.
Beloved Bachelor, The — Paramount.
Below the Deadline — Chesterfield.
Below the Sea— Columbia.
Ben Hur— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Benson Murder Case, The (My-AT)— Paramount.
Berkeley SqucU-e — Fox.
Best of Enemies — Fox.
Best Man Wins, The — Columbia.
*Betraycd (D-ME)— Paramount.
Between Fighting Men— World Wide.
Beware of Bachelors (M)— Warner Brothers.
Beware of Married Men (CD-M)— Warner Bros.
Beyond Bengal — Showmen's Pictures.
Beyond the Law— Columbia.
Beyond the Law (W- AT)— Syndicate.
Beyond the Rio Grande (W- AT)— Big 4.
Be Yourself (CD-AT, S)— United Artists.
Big Attraction, The— Bavaria Film.
Big Boy (MC)— Warner Brothers.
Big Brain, The— RKO Radio.
Big Broadceist- Paramount.
Big Broadcast of 1936, The— Paramount.
Big Business Girl— First National.
Big Cage, The — Universal.
Big Calibre— Commodore Pictures.
Big City Blues— Warner Brothers.
Big Drive, The — First Division.
Big Executive — Paramount.
Big Fight, The— Sono Art-World Wide.
Big Gamble— RKO Pathe.
Big-Hearted Herbert— Warner Brothers.
Big House, The (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Big Money (C-AT)— Pathe.
*Big News (My-AT)— Pathe.
Big Parade— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Big Party, The (CD-AT, M)— Fox.
Big Pond, The (C-AT, S)— Paramount.
Big Race, The— Showmen's Pictures.
Big ShcJtedown, The— First National.
Big Shot— RKO Pathe.
Big Stampede, The — Warner Bros.
*Big Time (D-AT)— Fox.
Big Time or Bust— Tower.
Big Timer, The— Columbia.
Big Trail, The (D- AT)— Fox.
Bill of Divorcement— RKO Radio.
Billion Dollar Scandal— Paramount.
Billy the Kid (Mel-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Biography of a Bachelor Girl— MGM.
Bird in the Hand, A (AT)— Paramount.
Bird of Paradise— RKO Radio.
Bishop Misbehaves, The— MGM.
*Bishop Murder Case, The (Mel-AT)— MGM.
Bitter Sweet— United Artists.
Bitter Tea of General Yen, The— Columbia.
Black Beauty — Monogram.
Black Camel — Fox.
Black Cat, The — Universal.
Black Coffee— Twickenham Films.
Black Forest Maiden — Casino.
Black Fury — First National.
*Black Magic (D-ME)— Fox.
Black Moon — Columbia.
Black Pearl, The (MY-ME)— Ray.
Black Room, The — Columbia.
Black Sheep— Fox Films.
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MOTION
PICTURE
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1236
Bla— Car
*BIack Watch, The (DAT)— Fox.
Black Waters (AT)— W-W.
Blackmail (My-AT)— Sono Art -World Wide.
Blame the Womeui — Principal.
Blarney Kiss, The — Principal.
Blaze o' Glory (CD-AT)— Sono Art-World Wide.
BIctzed Trails — Big 4.
Blessed Event — Warner Bros.
Blind Adventure— RKO Radio.
Blind Date — Columbia.
Blindfold, The (D-M)— Fox.
Blind Husbands (DAT)— Universal.
Blockade— RKO.
Blonde Captive, The — Capital Films.
Blonde Crazy — Warner Brothers.
Blonde Venus — Paramount.
Blondie Johnson — First National.
Blondie of the Follies — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Blood Money — United Artists.
Blossom Time — Wardour Films.
Blue Angel, The — Paramount.
Blue Candles — Frank Norton.
Blue Danube — W. & F. Film Service.
Blue Ught— Du World.
Blue Skies (M)— Fox.
Blue Steel — Monogram.
Body cuid Soul — Fox.
Boiling Point — Allied Pictures.
Bolero — Paramoimt.
Bombay Mail — Universal.
Bombshell — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Bondcige — Fox.
Bonnie Scotleuid — Metro - Gold wy n - Mayer.
Border Brigands — Universal.
Border Devils — Artclass.
Border Law — Columbia.
Border Legion, The (W-AT) — Paramount.
•Border Romance (W-AT, S)— Tiffany.
Bordertown — Warner Brothers.
Bom for Glory — Gaumont British Pictures.
*Bom Reckless (D- AT)— Fox.
Bom to Be Bad— United Artists.
Bom to Be Kissed: See "Girl From Missouri."
Bom to Gamble — Liberty Pictures.
Bom to Hang — Goldsmith Productions.
Bom to Love— RKO Pathe.
*Bom to the Saddle (W-ME)— Universal.
Borrowed Wives (CD-AT)— Tiffany.
Bottom of the World — Talking Picture Epics.
Bottoms Up — Fox.
Boudoir Diplomat, The (CD-AT)— Universal.
Bought — Warner Brothers.
Bowery, The — United Artists.
Boys Will Be Boys— GB Pictures.
Brsuided — Columbia Pictures.
Brcmded Men — Tiffany.
Brand of Hate — Commodore Pictures.
Braiss Knuckles (M) — Warner Brothers.
Brat, The— Fox.
Breach of Promise — World-Wide.
Break of Hearts— RKO Radio.
Brezikup, TTie (Trav-ME) — Talking Picture Epics.
Breed of the Border — Monogram.
Breed of the West (WAT)— Big 4.
Brewster's Millions — United Artists.
Bride of Frankenstein — Universal.
Bride of the Lake — Ameranglo.
Bride of the Regiment (O)— First National.
Bridegroom For Two— B. I. P. America.
Brides of Sulu — Exploration Pictures.
Bridesmaid — Artclass Pictures.
Bridge of San Luis Rey, The: (D-PT-M-E)—
MGM.
Brief Moment — Columbia.
Bright Eyes — Fox.
Bright Lights— First National.
Bright Lights (CD-AT)- First National.
Bring 'Em Back Alive— RKO Radio.
Britannia of Billingsgate — Gaumont British.
British Agent— First National.
Broadminded — First National.
Broadway (D-AT)— Universal.
'Broadway Babies (D-TME)— First National.
Broadway Bad — Fox.
Broadway Bill— Columbia.
Broadway Gondolier — Warner Brothers.
Broadway Hoofer— Columbia.
Broadway Hostess— First National.
*Broadway Melody, The (MC)— MGM.
Broadway Melody of 1936— MGM.
"Broadway Scandals (D-AT)— Columbia.
Broadway Thru A Keyhole— United Artists.
Broadway to Hollywood — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Broken Dreams — Monogram.
Broken Lives — Majestic.
Broken Lullaby — Paramount.
Broken Melody — British.
Broken Rosary, The — Butcher-British.
Broken Shoes — Amkino.
Broken Wing, The — Paramount.
Brotherly Love (CD-PTE)— MGM.
"Brothers (D-AT)— Columbia.
Brown on Resolution: (Sec "Born for Glory.")
Bulldog Courage — -Puritan.
Bulldog Drummond (Mel-AT)— United Artists.
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back — United Artists
Bulldog Jack — Gaumont British.
Bureau of Missing Persons — First National.
Buried Alive — Majestic.
Bum 'Em Up Barnes — Mascot.
Burning Gold — Republic.
*Buming Up (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Burning the Wind (W-AT) — Universal.
Business euid Pleasure — Fox.
But the Flesh Is Weak— MGM.
By Appointment Only — Chesterfield.
By Cemdlelight — Universal.
By Rocket to the Moon— UFA.
By Whose Hcind? — Columbia.
By Your Leave— RKO Radio.
C
Caballero de Frac — Paramount.
Cabin in the Cotton — First National.
Cactus Kid — Commodore.
Cadet, The — Film Exchange.
Cain — Talking Picture Epics.
Cain and Artem — Sovkino.
Calendar, The — Gaumont W. & F.
California Trail, The — Columbia.
Call Her Savage — Fox.
Calling All Cars — Empire Films.
Calling of Dan Matthews, The — Columbia.
Call It Luck— Fox.
Call of the Flesh (DAT)— MGM.
*Call of the West (D-AT)— Columbia.
Call of the Wild— United Artists.
Calm Yourself — Jletro-Goldwyn- Mayer.
Camels Are Coming, The — Gaumont British.
Cameo Kirby (DAT)— Fox.
Camille— Du World.
Canary Murder Case, The (My-AT) — Paramount.
Cemnonball Express, The — Sono Art -World Wide.
Canyon Hawks (W-AT)— Big 4.
Cappy Ricks Returns — Republic.
Captain Applejack — Warner Brothers.
Captain Hates the Sea, The — -Cohimbia.
Captain Hurricjuie — RKO Radio.
"Captain Lash (D-ME)— Fox.
"Captain of the Gu2u-d (MC) — Universal.
Captetin of Keopenick, The— Kinematrade.
"Captain Swagger (D-ME)— Pathe.
Captain Thunder (CD-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Captured ! — First National.
Caravan — Fox.
Cardinal Richelieu — United Artists.
Careers (D-TME)- First National.
Careless Age, The (CD-PT. ME)— First National.
Careless Lady — Fox.
Carmen — B.I. P. America.
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Car — Con
Carnation Kid, The (C-PT)— Paramount.
Car 99 — Paramount.
Camivcil — Gaumont W. & F.
Ceimival — Col um bia .
Carnival Boat— RKO Pathe.
Carnival Lady— Hollywood.
Car of Drejuns— Gaumont British.
Cetrolina — Fox.
Case of the Curious Bride — First National.
Case of the Howling Dog, The— Warner Brothers.
Case of the Lucky Legs— First National.
Case of the Missing Man, The— Columbia.
•Case of Sergeant Grischa (DAT)— Radio.
Casino Murder Case— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Cat Creeps, The (Mel-AT)— Universal.
Cat and the Fiddle, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Catherine the Great — United Artists.
Catspaw, The — Fox.
Caught — Paramount.
Caught Cheating (CAT)— Tiffany.
Caught Plastered — Radio.
Caught Short (C-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Caught in the Fog (PT-M)— Warner Brothers.
Cavalcade — Fox.
Cavalier, The (ME)— Tiffany-Stahl.
Cavalier of the West — Artclass.
Central Airport— First National.
Central Park— First National.
Chained— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Champ, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Champagne for Breakfast — Columbia.
Chance at Heaven— RKO Radio.
Chance, La — Paramount.
Chance of a Night Time— Gaumont-W. & F.
Chemces — First National.
Chandu, The Magician — Fox.
Change of Heart— Fox.
Channel Crossing — Gaumont British.
Charlatan, The (D-T-ME)— Universal.
Charley's Aunt rF-AT)— Columbia.
Charlie Chaun Carries On — Fox.
Chau-lie Chan in Egypt — Fox.
Charlie Chan in London — Fox.
Charlie Chan in Paris — Fox.
Charlie Chan in Shcinghai — Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
Chcirlie Chan's Chance — Fox.
Charlie Chsm's Courage — Fox.
Cheu-lie Chem's Greatest Case — Fox.
Charlie Chan's Secret— Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
Charlotte Lowenskold — Scandinavian.
Charming Deceiver, The — Majestic.
ChcUTning Sinners (CD -AT) — Paramount.
•Chasing Rainbows (CD-AT)— MGM.
•Chasing Through Europe (DPT, ME)— Fox.
Chasing Yesterday— RKO Radio.
Chatterbox— RKO Radio.
Cheat, The — Paramount.
Cheaters — Liberty.
Cheaters at Play — Fox.
Cheating Blondes — Equitable
Cheating Cheaters — Universal.
Check and Double Check (CAT, S)— Radio.
Cheers of the Crowd — Monogram.
Cheer Ud and Smile rCD-AT, S)— Fox.
Chess Plaver, The — Unusual Pictures
Cheyenne Kid— RKO Radio.
Chief, The — Metro-(joldwyn-Mayer.
Child of Manhattcm — Columbia.
Children of Dreams — Warner Bros.
•Children of Pleasure (CD-AT)— MGM.
•Children of the Ritz (CD-ME)— First National.
China Seas — Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer.
Chinatown After Dark — Mavfair.
Chinatown Nights (AT)— Paramount.
Chinatown Squad — Universal.
Chloe — Pinnacle Productions.
•Christina (DPT)— Fox.
Christopher Strong— RKO Radio.
Chu Chin Chow — CJaumont-British.
Church Mouse — Warner Bros.
CimeuTon —Radio.
Circle, The (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayes.
Circumstantial Evidence — Chesterfield.
Circus Clown, The — First National.
Circus Kid (Mel-PTME)— FBO (Radio).
Circus Queen Murder, The — Columbia.
Cisco Kid, The — Fox.
Cities of the Desert— L. M. B. Films.
•City Girl (D-AT)— Fox.
City Lights— United Artists.
City Limits — Monogram.
City Park — Chesterfield.
City Streets — Paramount,
Clairvoycmt, The — GB Pictures.
Clancy in Wall Street (C-AT)— Aristocrat.
Clear All Wires — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
•Clear the Decks (CD-TME)— Universal.
Clearing the Range — M. H. Hoffman, Jr.
Cleopatra — Paramount.
•Climax, The (D-AT) — Universal.
Clive of India — United Artists.
Close Harmony (AT) — Paramount.
Clothes (AT)— Pathe.
Cock of the Air — United Artists.
Cock of the Walk (CD-AT)— Sono Art-World
Wide.
Cockeyed Cavaliers — RKO Radio.
•Cockeyed World, The (CD-AT)— Fox.
Cocktail Hour — Columbia.
Cocoanuts, The (AT- MS) — Paramount.
Code of Honor (WAT)— Syndicate.
Code of the Mounted — Ambassador.
Cohens and Kellys in Africa — Universal.
•Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City (F-AT)-
Universal.
Cohens cmd Kellys in Hollywood — Universal.
•Cohens and Kellys in Scotlsmd (F-AT) — Universal.
Cohens and Kellys in Trouble — Universal.
Coiffeur Pour Dames — Paramount.
College Boys of Iglo — Danubia.
College Coach — Warner Bros.
College Coquette (CD-AT)— Columbia.
College Humor — Paramount.
•College Love (D-AT) — Universal.
College Lovers (CD-AT)— First National.
College Rhythm — Paramount.
College Scandal — Paramount.
Collegiate — Paramount.
Come Across (M-TME)— Universal.
Come on Dcmger — RKO Radio.
Come on, Mewines — Paramount.
Come on, TeU-zan — World Wide.
Come Out of the Pantry — United Artists.
Coming Out Pcirty — Fox.
Commcmd Performance, The (D-AT) — Tiffany.
Commoai Clay (DAT)— Fox.
Common Law— RKO Pathe.
Complete Surrender — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Compromised — First National.
Comrades of 1918 — Forenfilm.
Comradeship — Associated Cinemas.
Condemned (D-AT)— United Artists.
Condemned to Death— First Division.
Condemned to Live — Grand National.
Confessions of A Co-Ed— Paramount.
Confidential — Artclass Pictures.
Confidential — Mascot.
Congorilla — Fox.
Congress Dances — United Artists.
Connecticut Yankee. A — Fox.
Conquering Horde, The — Paramount.
Conquerors. The— RKO Radio.
•Conquest (D- AT)— Warner Bros.
Consolation Marriage — RKO Radio.
Conspiracv (D-ATI — Radio.
Constant Nymph, The — Fox.
Constant Woman. The— World Wide.
Contraband — Hoffberg.
Convention City — First National.
Convention Girl — First Division.
Convict's Code, The — Syndicate Pictures.
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Convicted — Artclass.
Coquette (D-AT)— United Artists.
Cornflower — Danubia.
Coronado — Paramount.
Corruption — Imperial.
Corsair — United Artists.
Corte D'Assise — Transcontinental.
Cossacks of the Don — Amkino.
Costello Ceise— Sono Art-World Wide.
Cougar, The King Killer— Master Art.
Co un seller- At-Law — Universal.
Counsel's Opinion — London Film.
Count of Monte Cristo, The — United Artists.
Countess of Monte Cristo — Universal.
County Chairmcuj, The — Fox.
County Ftiir — Monogram.
Courage (D-AT) — Warner Bros.
Courcigeous Avenger — Supreme.
"Courtin' Wild Cats (WCD-AT)— Universal.
Couturiere De Luneville — Paramount.
Cowboy Counsellor — Allied.
Cowboy Holiday — Syndicate.
Cowboy Millionaire — Fox.
Cracked Nuts— Radio.
Cradle Song — Paramount.
Cremquebille — Du World.
Crash, The (D-M)— First National.
Crash, The (reissue) — First National.
Crashing Broadway — Monogram.
Crashing Through (AT)— Pathe.
*Crazy That Way (C-AT)— Fox.
Crime cuid Punishment — Columbia.
Crime Doctor, The— RKO Radio.
Crime of the Century — Paramount.
Crime of Doctor Crespi — Republic.
Crime of Helen Stanley, The — Columbia.
Crime on the Hill — British International.
Crime Without Passion — Paramount.
Criminal At Large — Helber.
Criminal Code, The — Columbia.
Crimincd Within, The: see "Name the Woman."
Crimson Ch-cle, The (PT, M)— International Pho-
toplays.
Crimson Romeuice — Mascot.
Crimson Trciil, The — Universal.
Crooked Circle, The — World Wide.
Crooked Lady, The— MGM-British.
Crooner, The — First National.
Crosby Case, The — Universal.
Cross Country Cruise — Universal.
Cross Examination — Artclass.
Cross Fire — RKO Radio.
Cross Streets — Invincible.
Crowd Roars, The — Warner Brothers.
Crucified Love — Frank Norton.
Cruiser Emden — World's Trade Exchange.
Crusader, The — Majestic.
Crusades, The — Paramount.
Cry of the World— Fox.
Cuando Te Suicidas — Paramount.
Cuban Love Song, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Cuckoos, The (MC)— Radio.
Curly Top — Fox.
Curtain At Eight— Majestic.
Curtciin Falls, The — Chesterfield.
Cyclone Kid — Big Four.
Cyclone Rcuiger, The — Spectrum Pictures.
Cynara — United Artists.
*Czar of Broadway (D-AT) — Universal.
Czar Wants to Sleep — Amkino.
Czardas Duchess, The — UFA.
D
Daddy Long Legs — Fox.
Dfunaged Love — Sono Art -World Wide.
Dames— Warner Bros.
*Dames Ahoy (F-AT) — Universal.
Dance Bcuid — Grand National.
Dauice Fools Dance — Metro-GoIdwyn-Mayer.
Dance, Girl, Dcince — Chesterfield.
Dance Hall— RKO Radio.
Dance Hall Hostess — Mayfair.
Con — Dev
Dance HaJl Kisses — Big Four.
•Dance of Ufe, The (C1>-AT, S)— Paramount.
Dance Team — Fox.
Dancers, The (D-AT)— Fox.
Dancers in the Dark— Paramount.
Dancmg Lady— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Dancing Sweeties (CD -AT)— Warner Bros.
Dandy Dick— Associated British.
Danger Ahead — Victory.
Danger Lights (Mel-AT)— Radio.
Dangerous Affair, A— Columbia.
Dangerous Corner— RKO Radio.
Dcuigerous Crossroads — Columbia.
*Dcuigerous Curves (CD -AT) — Paramotmt.
Dcuigerous Dimples (PT) — Universal.
Dangerous Nan McGrew (CD-AT, S)— Paramount.
*Dangerous Pcu-adise (D-AT) Paramount.
Dangerous Woman, A (Mel-AT) — Paramount.
Dcuigerously Yours — Fox.
Dangers of the Arctic — Explorers Film Co.
Dcuite's Inferno — Twentieth Century-Fox.
Dcu-ing Dcinger — Columbia.
Daring Daughters — Capital.
DcU-ing Young Mcui, The — Fox.
Dcu-k Angel, The — United Artists.
Dcu-k Hazard — First National.
Dcu-k Horse, The — First National.
Dark Red Roses (AT) — International Photoplays.
Dark Streets (D-AT)— First National.
*D£u-kened Rooms (ML-AT) — Paramount.
Das Cabinet Des Dr. Leu-I Fari — George Schneider.
Deis Rheinlandmaedel — Capitol.
Dcissan — First Division.
Daughter of the Dragon — Paramount.
David Copperfield — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
David Colder — Protex Trading.
David Harum — Fox.
David Vallory — Excellent.
Dawn Patrol, The (DAT)— First National.
Dawn Rider, The — Republic.
Dawn Treiil— Columbia.
Day of Reckoning — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Day You Loved Me, The (El Dia Que Me
Quieras) — Paramount.
Daybreeik — Metro - Goldwyn -Mayer.
Deadlock — Butchers.
Deadwood Pass — Freuler.
Dealers in Death — Topical Films.
Death At Broadcasting House— ABFD-British.
Death on the Diamond — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Death Flies East — Columbia.
Death From A Distance — Invincible.
Death Kiss, The— World Wide.
Death of L'Aiglon— Du World.
Death Peu-aule, The — Henry Zapp.
Death Rides Double — Invincible.
Death Tcikes A Holiday — Paramount.
Death Valley Tom— Universal.
Deceiver, The — Columbia.
Deception — Columbia.
Defenders of the Law — Continental.
Defense Rests, The — Columbia.
Delicious — Fox.
Delightful Rogue, The (AT)— FBO (Radio).
Deluge, The— RKO Radio.
Demon For Trouble — Commodore.
Derelict (D-AT)— Paramount.
Der Grosse Tenor — UFA.
Der Judas Von Tirol— 86th Street Corporation.
Der Liebesexpress— Foreign Talking Pictures.
Der Page Vom Dcdmasse Hotel — 86th Street Corp.
Desert Nights (D-M-E)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Desert Song, The (MC)— Warner Bros.
Desert Treiil — Republic.
Desert Vengeaince — Columbia.
Deserter, The — Garrison Film.
Design For Living — Paramount.
Desirable — Warner Bros.
Destination Unknown — Universal.
Destry Rides Again — Universal.
Devil and the Deeji — Paramount.
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1239
Dev — Eve
Devil Dogs of the Air Warner Bros.
Devil Is A Woman, The— Paramount.
Devil Is Driving, The — Paramount.
Devil May Care (1>-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Devil On Deck— Sono Art -World Wide.
Devil Tiger — Fox.
Devil to Pay— United Artists.
Devil With Women, A (DAT)— Fox.
Devil's Brother — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
DevU's Holiday, The (DAT)— Paramount.
Devil's In Love, The— Fox.
Devil's Lottery— Fox.
Devil's Mate — Monogram.
*Devirs Pit, The (ME)— Universal.
Devil's Playground, The — -Principal.
Devotion— RKO Pathe.
Diamond Cut Diamond— MGM- British.
Diamond Jim— Universal.
Diamond Trail, The — Monogram.
Diary of A Revolutionist — Amkino.
Dick Turpin — Gaumont- British.
Die Foerster Christl— Trans -Ocean Fihn.
Die Grosse Chance — 86th Street Corp.
Die Unschuld Vom Lande— 86th Street Corp.
Die Vom Niederrhein— 86th Street Corp.
Digging Deep — British Lion.
Dinky — Warner Bros.
Dinner At Eight — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Dinner Peirty — Invincible.
Diplomamiacs — RKO Radio.
Dirigible — Columbia.
Dirty Work — Gaumont-British.
Disccu-ded Lovers — Tower.
Disgraced — Paramount.
Dishonored — Paramount.
Disorderly Conduct — Fox.
*Disraeli (D-AT)— Warner Bros.
DisraeU (Reissue) — Warner Bros.
*Divine Lady (D-TME)— First National.
Divine Spark, The — Gaumont-British.
Divorce in the Fcunily — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Divorce Among Friends (D-AT) — W. B.
Divorce Made Easy (CD -AT)— Paramount.
•Divorcee, The (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Dixiana (O) — Radio.
Dizzy Dsunes — Liberty.
Docks of Hamburg — tjFA.
Docks of New York (M) — Paramount.
Docks of Sam Francisco — Mayfair.
Doctor Bull — Fox.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde- Paramount.
Dr. Monica — Warner Bros.
Dr. Socrates — Warner Bros.
Doctor's Orders — ^British International.
Doctor's Secret, The (D- AT)— Paramount.
Doctors' Wives — Fox.
Dr. X— First National.
Dog of Flanders— RKO Radio.
Dog of the Regiment, A (M)— W. B.
Dolly Gets Ahead— UFA.
Domestic Trouble (CM)— W. B.
Don Jusm — Warner Bros.
Don Quixote— British-U. A.
Don Quixote— Du World.
Donovan Affair, The (D-AT) — Columbia.
Donovan's Kid— RKO Radio.
Don't Bet on Blondes — Warner Bros.
Don't Bet on Love — Universal.
Don't Bet on Women — Fox.
Don't Gcunble With Love — Columbia.
Don't Tell Me Who You Are — Interworld.
Doomed Battalion, The — Universal.
Door Opens, A — Protex.
Doorway to Hell (D-AT)— Warner Bros.
Double Door — Paramount.
*Double Cross Roads (DAT)— Fox.
Double Harness — RKO Radio.
Double Sixes — Artclass Pictures.
Doubting Thomas — Fox.
Dough Boys (C-AT) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Down Our Street — Paramount-British.
Down to Earth Fox.
Down to Their Last Yacht— RKO Radio.
Downstairs— Me tro - Goldwy n - Mayer.
Dracula — Universal.
'Drag (D- AT) -First National.
Dragnet Patrol— Mayfair Pictures.
Dragon Murder Case, The — Warner Bros.
•Drake Case, The (D-AT)— Universal.
Dream of My People — Du World.
Dream of Schoenbrunn — Europa Film.
Drei Von Der Kavallerie — 86th Street Corp.
Dressed to Thrill — Twentieth Century -Fox.
Dreyfus Case — Columbia.
Driving Demons — Big Four.
Drum Taps — World Wide.
Drums of Jeopardy. The — Tiffany.
Dry Martini (M)— Fox.
Du Barry, Woman of Passion (DAT)— U. A.
Duck Soup — Paramount.
Dude Bandit, The— Allied.
Dude Ranch — Paramount.
Dude Rcmger, The— Fox.
Dude Wrangler, The (WC-AT)— Sono ArtWorL
Wide.
Dugan of the Badlands — Monogram.
*Duke Steps Out, The (CD-Mfc)— MGM.
♦Dumbbells in Ermme (CD-AT)— Warner Bros.
Dummy, The (Mel-AT)— Paramount.
'Dynamite (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Dynaunite Denny — Mayfair.
Dynamite Ranch — World Wide.
Eagle cmd the Hawk, The — Paramount.
Eagle's Brood, The — Paramount.
•Easiest Way, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
East is West (CD-AT— Universal.
East Lynne— Fox.
East of Borneo — Universal.
East of Fifth Ave — Columbia.
East of Java — Universal.
Easy Going (C-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Easy Millions — Freuler Film.
Easy to Love — Warner Bros.
Eat 'Em Alive — First Division.
Ebb Tide — Paramount-British.
Eight Bells — Columbia.
Eight Girls in A Boat — Paramount.
Eine Freundin So Goldig Wie Du— Tobis.
Eleventh Commandment — Allied.
Elinor Norton — Fox.
Elisabeth Von Osterreich — Tobis.
Elmer and Elsie — Paramount.
Elmer the Great— First National.
Embarrassing Moments (PT)— Universal.
Embarrassing Moments (C- AT)— Universal.
Emergency Call— RKO Radio.
Emil and the Detectives— UFA.
Emma— M etro ■ Goldwy n - Mayer.
Emperor Jones — United Artists.
Employees' Entrance — First National.
Empress and A Soldier — Danubia.
Enchanted April, The— RKO Radio.
Enchanted Escapade — Protex.
End of the Trail, The — Columbia.
End of the World, The— Harold Auten.
Enemies of the Law— Capitol Film Exchange.
Enlighten Thy Daughter— E.xploitation Pictures.
Enter Madame — Paramount.
Escapade— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Escape (D-AT)— Radio Pictures.
Escape from Devil's Island — Columbia.
Escape Me Never — United Artists.
Eskima--Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Eskimo Perils— Amer-Anglo.
Eternal Jew, The— Jewish Talking Pictures.
Eternal Love (D-M-E)— United Artists.
Evangeline (D-Synchronized) — United Artists.
Evelyn Prentice— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Evenings For Sale— Paramount.
Evensong— Gaumont-British.
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Eve — For
Evergreen — Gaumont - British .
Ever in My Heart — Warner.
Ever Since Eve — Fox.
Every Night At Eight— Paramount.
Everything for the Woman — Danubia.
Everything's Rosie — RKO Radio.
'Evidence (D-PT)— Warner Bros.
*Ejcalted Flapper, The (CD-ME)— Fox.
Ex-Bad Boy — Universal.
Ex-Flame — Liberty.
Ex-Lady — Warner Bros.
Excess Baggage (D-ME) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Expensive Women — Warner Brothers.
Elxpert, The — Warner Brothers.
Explorers of the World — Raspin Productions.
Express 13 — UFA.
Extravagamce (D-AT) — Tiffany.
*Eyes of the Underworld (W) — Universal.
Eyes of the World (Me1- AT)— United Artists.
F
Face in the Sky — Fox.
Face on the Beirroom Floor, The — Invincible.
Fair Warning — Fox.
Faithful Heart — Gainsborough ■ Gaumont.
Faithless — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Fall Guy, The (C- AT) -Radio.
•Fall of Eve (CD -AT)— Columbia.
Falling for You — Gaumont-British.
False Faces — World Wide.
False Madonna, The — Paramount.
False Pretenses — Grand National.
Family Man: see "His Greatest Gamble."
Famous Ferguson Case, TTie — First National.
Fancy Baggage (CD-PTME)— WB.
Fang and Claw — RKO Radio.
Fanny Foley Herself— RKO Radio.
Fanny Hawthorne — Excellent.
Fantomcis — Du World.
Far Call, The (ME)— Fox.
Fcu-ewell to Arms, A — Paramount.
Farewell to Love — Madison Pictures.
Fcirgo Express — World Wide.
Farmer Takes A Wife, The — Twentieth Cent -Fox.
Fascination — B.I. P. America.
"Fashions in Love (D-AT) — Paramount.
Fashions of 1934 — First National.
Fast and Loose (C-AT) — Paramount.
Fast Compeinions — Universal.
•Fast Company (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Fast Life (AT)— First National.
Fast Life (PT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Fast Workers — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Fate — Universal.
'Father and Son (D-TME)— Columbia.
Father and Son (AT) — Gotham.
Father Brown, Detective — Paramount.
Father Knows Best — Danubia.
Father's Day (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Father's Son — First National.
Fazil (M)— Fox.
Feather in Her Hat, A — Columbia.
Feet First (C-AT) — Paramount.
Female — First National.
Ferocious Pal, The — Principal.
Fiddlin' Buckaroo — Universal.
Fifteen Wives — Invincible.
Fifty Fathoms Deep — Columbia.
Fifty Million Frenchmen — Warner Bros.
Figaro — Franco- American.
Fighting Ceu-avans — Paramount.
Fighting Champ, The — Monogram.
Fighting Code, The — Columbia.
Fighting Coward — Victory.
Fighting Fool, The — Columbia.
Fighting for Justice — Columbia.
Fighting for the Fatherland (ME) — Sono Ait-
World Wide.
Fighting Fury — Regal.
Fighting Gentleman, The — Frculer Film.
Fighting Gloves — Big Four.
'Fighting Legion, The (WCD-AT)— Universal.
Fighting Marshal, The— Columbia.
Fighting Parson, The— Allied.
Fighting Playboy— Hoffberg.
Fighting President, The— Universal.
Fighting Ranger, The— Columbia.
Fighting Rookie, The— Mayfair.
Fighting Shadows— Columbia.
Fighting Sheriff, The— Columbia.
Fighting Texans— Monogram.
Fighting to Live— Principal.
Fighting the White Slave Traffic (E)— Bertrad.
Fighting Through (WAT)— Tiffany.
Fighting Trooper, The — Ambassador.
Fighting Youth — Universal.
File 113— Allied Pictures.
Film Parade — General Pictures.
Final Edition, The — Columbia.
Finger Points, The (DAT)— First National.
Finishing School — RKO Radio.
Finn and Hattie — Paramount.
Fire in the Opera — Capital.
Fire Trap — Empire.
Firebird, The — Warner Bros.
Firebrand Jordan (WAT)— Big 4.
Fireman, Save My Child — First National.
Fires of Fate — British International.
First A Girl— GB Pictures.
First Aid— Sono Art World Wide.
First Auto, The (M) — Warner Bros.
First Mrs. Eraser, The — Sterling Films.
First World War, The— Fox Films.
First Year, The — Fox.
Five and Ten — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Five Star Final — First National.
Flag Lieutenant, The — British and Dominions.
Flame Within, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Flames — Monogram.
Flaming Gold— RKO Radio.
Flaming Guns — Universal.
Flaming Signal, The — Invincible.
Flesh — Metro - Gold wy n - Ma yer.
Flirtation — First Division.
Flirtation Walk — First National.
'Flirting Widow, The (DAT)— First National.
Flirting with Danger — Monogram.
Flood, The — Columbia.
"Floradora Girl, The (CAT, S)— MGM.
Florentine Dagger, The — Warner Bros.
Flower Lady of Lindenau — Protex Trading.
Flute Concert of Sanssouci — UFA.
Flying Devils— RKO Radio.
Flying Down to Rio — RKO' Radio.
Flying Fleet, The (DM)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
•Flying Fool, The (D-AT)--Pathe.
Flying Fool — B.I. P. America.
Flying High — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Flying Lariats — Big Four.
'Flying Marine (DPT, ME)— Columbia.
Flying Squad, The — British Lion.
Fog — Columbia.
Fog Over Frisco — First National.
Folies Bergere — United Artists.
Follow the Leader (C-AT) — Paramount.
Follow Thru (MO— Paramount.
Fool's Advice, A — Frank Fay.
Foolish Girls — Artclass Pictures.
Footlight Parade — Warner Bros.
Footlights — ^letro-Goldwvn-Mayer.
'Footlights and Fools (DAT)— First National.
For the Defense (D- AT)— Paramount.
For the Love o' Lil (CD-AT)— Columbia.
Forbidden — Col u m bi a .
Forbidden Company — Chesterfield.
Forbidden Heaven — Republic.
Forbidden Territory, The — Gaumont British.
Forbidden Trail — Columbia.
Forced Landing — Republic.
'Forest People (E) — Amkino.
Forgotten — Chesterfield.
Forgotten Commandments— Paramount.
Forgotten Men — Jewel Productions.
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For — Gol
Forgotten Women — Monogram.
For Love of You— Celebrity.
Forsaking All Others — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Forty-Niners, The — Freuler Film.
Forty-Second Street — Warner Bros.
^Forward Pass (CD-T, S)— First National.
Found Alive — Ideal.
Fountain, The— RKO Radio.
*Four Devils (D-FT, ME)— Fox.
*Four Feathers, The (D-ME) — Paramount.
Four Frightened People — Paramount.
Four Hours to Kill — Paramount.
Four Musketeers, The — Casino.
Four Sons (E) — Fox.
Fourteenth of July, The — Tobis.
Fourth Alarm, The — Continental Pictures.
Fourth Horseman, The — Universal.
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 (MC-AT)— Fox.
F. P. I.— Fox.
Fra Diavolo — Transcontinental.
Frail Women — Radio- British.
"Framed (Mel -AT)— Radio Pictures.
Frankenstein — Universal.
Freaks — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Freckles— RKO Radio.
*Free and Easy (C-AT) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Free Love — Universal.
Free Soul, A — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Freighters of Destiny— RKO Pathe.
French Dressing — First National.
French Leave — Principal.
Friday the 13th — Gaumont-British.
Friederike — Kinema trade.
Friends and Lovers — RKO Radio.
Friends of Mr. Sweeney — Warner Bros.
Frisco Jenny — First National.
Frisco Kid — Warner Bros.
Frisco Waterfront — Republic.
From Broadway to Cheyenne — Monogram.
*From Headqueirters (D-TME) — Warner Bros.
From Headquarters (reissue) — Warner Bros.
From Hell to Heaven — Paramount.
Front Page, The — United Artists.
Front Page Madness — Principal.
Front Page Woman — Warner Bros.
Frontier Justice — Grand National.
Frontier Meu-shad — Fox.
Frozen Child — Hungaria.
"Frozen Justice (D-AT) — Fox.
•Frozen River (D-TME)— Warner Bros.
Fugitive, The — Monogram.
Fugitive Lady — Columbia.
Fugitive Lovers — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Fugitive Road — Invincible.
Fugitives (Mel-M) — Fox.
FurJp* 'O- AT)— First National.
Fury of the Jungle — Columbia.
G
G Men, Fhe — First National.
Gables Mystery, The— B.I.P.
Gabriel Over the White House— MOM.
Gallemt Defender — Columbia.
Gallant Fool — Monogram.
Gallant Lady— United Artists.
Galloping Romeo — Monogram.
Galloping Thru — Monogram.
"Gamblers, The (D-AT)— Warner Bros.
Gambling — Fox Films.
Gambling Lady— Warner Bros.
Gambling Sex— Freuler Film.
Gambling Ship— Paramount.
Gang Buster, The— Paramount.
Gang War (Mel-PTME)— FBO (Radio).
Gay Bride, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Gay Buckaroo, The— Allied Pictures.
Gay Caballero, The— Fox.
Gay Deception, The— Twentieth Century-Fox
Gay Diplomat, The— Radio Pictures
Gay Divorcee, The— RKO Radio.
Gay Love — British Lion.
•Gay Nineties, The (CD-AT)— MGM.
"General Crack (DAT)— Warner Bros.
Gentleman of Paris, A — Gaumont.
"Gentleman's Fate, A — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Gentlemen Are Bom — First National.
Gentlemen of the Press (AT) — Paramount.
George White's 1935 Scandals— Fox Films.
George White's Sccuidals — Fox.
"Geraldjne (CD Synchronized) — Pathe.
Get Rich Quick Wallingford— MGM.
Get That Man — Empire.
Get That Venus — Regent Pictures.
.Ghost City — Monogram.
"Ghost Talks, The (My-PT, ME)— Fox.
Ghost Train, The — Gainsborough-Gaumont.
Ghost Train, The (reissue) — (jaumont- British.
Ghost Valley— RKO Pathe.
Ghost Walks, The — Invincible Pictures.
Ghoul, The — Gaumont-British.
Gift of Gab— Universal.
Gigolette— RKO Radio.
Gigolettes of Peu-is — Equitable.
Gilded Lily, The — Paramount.
Ginger — Fox.
Gipsy Blood — B.I.P. America.
Girl Crazy— RKO Radio.
Girl Friend, The — Columbia.
Girl from Calgsiry — Monogram.
Girl from Chicago, The (M) — Warner Bros.
•Girl from Havana (D- AT)— Fox.
Girl from Maxim's, The — London Film.
Girl from Missouri, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Girl from the Reeperbahn, The— TPE.
Girl from Tenth Avenue, The — First National.
Girl from Woolworth's (D-AT)— First National.
Girl Habit — Paramount.
Girl in Dcmger — Columbia.
Girl in 419, The — Paramount.
Girl in the Case— Du World.
"Girl in the Glass Cage (D-TME)— First National.
Girl in the Show (PT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Girl Missing — Warner Bros.
Girl of the Limberlost — Monogram.
•Girl of the Port (Mel-AT)— Radio.
Girl of the Rio— RKO Radio.
Girl o' My Dreams— Monogram.
Girl on the Barge (D-PTME)— Universal.
"Girl Overboard (D-TME)— Universal.
"Girl Said No, The (CD-AT)— MGM.
Girl Who Came Back — Chesterfield.
Girl Without a Room — Paramount.
Girls About Town — Paramount.
Girls Demand Excitement — Fox.
Girls Gone Wild (CD- M)— Fox.
Girls Will Be Boys— Associated British.
Gitta Discovers Her Heart — Capital.
Give and Take (PT)— Universal.
Glamour — Universal.
Glamoiu- — Wardour Films.
Glciss Key, The — Paramount.
Gloria — Tobis.
"Glorifying the American Girl (MC) — Paramount.
Glorious Betsy (PT-M)— Warner Bros.
Go Into Your Dance — First National.
God's Country and the Mam — Syndicate.
God's Gift to Women— Warner Bros.
"Godless Girl, The (DAT)— Pathe.
Goin' to Town — Paramount.
Going Highbrow — Warner Bros.
Going Hollywood — Metro - Gold w vn - Mayer.
Going Wild (C-AT, S)— First National.
Gold— Majestic.
"Gold Diggers of Broadway (MC) — Warner Bros.
Gold Diggers of 1933 — Warner Bros.
Gold Diggers of 1935— First National.
Gold Dust Gertie— Warner Bros.
Golden Calf, The (MO— Fox.
Golden Dawn (MO— Warner Bros.
Golden Goal, The — Bavaria Film.
Golden HEU*vest — Paramount.
Golden Mountains — Amkino.
Golden Taiga — Amkino.
THE
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PICTURE
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Gol— Her
Golden West — Fox.
Goldie — Fox.
Goldie Gets Along— RKO Radio.
Good Bad Girl, The— Columbia.
Good Companions, The— Fox Gaumont- British.
Good Dame— Paramount.
Good Fairy, The— Universal.
Good Intentions (Mel-AT)— Fox
Good News (MC)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Good Sport — Fox.
Good Time Charley (M)— Warner Bros.
Caoodbye Again— First National.
Goodbye Kiss, The (CD-ME)-First National.
Goodbye Love— RKO Rad/o.
Goona Goona, Isle of Bali— First Division,
Goose and the Gander— First National.
^°" ^•oT''^ (MyC-AT)-First National.
Gonlla Ship— Mayfair.
Gow — Film Exchange.
Graft— Universal.
Grcind Canary — Fox.
Grand Exit— Columbia.
Grand Hotel— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Grand Old Girl— RKO Radio.
Grand Parade, The (D-AT, S)— RKO Pathe.
Grand Slam— First National.
Great Defender, The— Wardour Films
•Great Divide, The (Mel-AT)— First National.
Great Expectations — Universal.
Great Flirtation, The — Paramount.
^Great Gabbo (DAT)— Sono Art-World Wide.
Great Gay Road, The— Butchers Film Service.
Great God Gold— Republic.
Great Hotel Murder— Fox Films.
Great Impersonation, The — Universal.
Great Jasper, The— RKO Radio.
Great Lover, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Great Meadow, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Great Passion, The — Tobis.
*Great Power, The (DPT)— Syndicate.
Great White North (M)— Fox.
Greeks Had a Name for Them— United Artists.
Green Eyes — Columbia.
Green Eyes— Chesterfield.
'Green Goddess, The (Mel-AT)— Warner Bros.
Green Hat, The: see "Outcast Lady."
Green Pack — British Lion.
Green Spot Mystery, The— Mutual, London.
'Greene Murder Case, The (My-AT)— Paramount.
Greenwich Village — Columbia.
Greenwich Village Follies (M) — Pathe.
Greyhound Limited, The (D-M-E-PT)— W. B.
Gridiron Flash. The— RKO Radio.
Grief Street — (Chesterfield.
"Grit Wins (W- ME)— Universal.
Grosse Sehnsucht, Die — Tobis.
Grumpy (CAT)— Paramount.
Guard That Girl— Paramount.
Guardsman, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
'Guilty? (D- AT)— Columbia.
Guilty as Hell — Paramount.
Guilty Generation — Columbia.
Guilty Hands— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Guilty or Not Guilty— Monogram.
Gun Justice — Universal.
Gun Law— Majestic.
Gun Smoke — Paramount.
Guns and Seiddles — Big Four.
H
Half a Sinner — Universal.
Half Marriage (AT)— FBO (Radio).
Half-Baked Truth, The— RKO Radio.
Half Shot at Sunrise (CAT)— Radio.
'Half Way to Heaven (D- AT)— Paramount.
'Hallelujah (DAT, S)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum— United Artists.
Handle With Care— Fox.
Hauids Across the Table — Paramount.
Handy Andy — Fox Films.
Happiness Ahead— First National.
Happiness C.O.D.— Grand National.
Happy Days (MC)— Fox.
Happy Landing — Monogram.
Hard Hombre -Allied Pictures.
Hard to Get (CD- AT)— First National.
Hard to Handle — Warner Bros.
Hardboiled Rose (CD-PTME)— WB.
Hard Rock Harrigan — Fox.
Harmony at Home (CD -AT)— Fox.
HeuTnony Lane — Mascot.
Harold Teen —Warner Bros.
'Harvest of Hate (W-ME)— Universal.
Hat Check Girl— Fox.
Hat, Coat, and Glove— RKO Radio.
Hatchet Man, The—First National
Haunted Gold— Warner Bros.
Haunted House, The (Mel-ME)— FN.
Havsma Widows — First National.
Have a Heart— MCM.
Hawleys of High Street— BIP.
He Couldn't Take It— Monogram.
He, King of Virtue — First Division.
He Knew Women C Mel -AT)— Radio.
He Was Her Man— Warner Bros.
Headin' for Trouble^— Big Four.
Headin' North (W- AT)— Tiffany.
Headline Shooters— RKO Radio.
Headline Woman— Mascot Pictures.
Heads Up (MC)— Paramount.
Healer, The— Republic.
Heart of New York, The— Warner Brothers.
Heart Punch— Mayfair.
Heart Song— Fox.
Heart Specialist— Hungaria.
Hearts and Models — Excellent.
Heartbreak — Fox.
Heart's Desire— Associated British.
'Hearts in Dixie (DAT)— Fox.
'Hearts in Exile (DAT)— Warner Bros.
Heart's Melody— UFA.
Hearts of Humamity — Majestic.
Heat Lightning— Warner Bros.
Heaven on Earth — Universal.
He Learned About Women— Paramount.
Hei Tiki — Principal.
Heir to Trouble — Columbia.
Hell and High Water— Paramount.
Hell Below— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Hell Below Zero— Talking Picture Epics.
Hell Bent for 'Frisco— Sono Art -World Wide.
Hell Bent for Love— Columbia.
Hell Bound— Tiffany.
Hell Cat, The— Columbia.
Hell Divers — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Hell Fire Austin— Tiffany.
Hell Harbor (D-AT)— United Artists.
Hell in the Heavens— Fox Films.
Hell on Earth — Aeolian Pictures.
Helldorado— Fox Films.
Hellion's Last Cruise — Big Productions Film.
Hello Everybody— Paramount.
Hello Paris— Du World.
Hello, Sister— Fox.
Hello Sister (CD -AT)— Sono Art -World Wide.
Hello Trouble— Columbia.
Hell's Angels (D-AT)— United Artists.
Hell's Ceu-go (See "Below the Sea")
Hell's Headquarters — Mayfair.
Hell's Highway— RKO Radio.
'Hell's Heroes (DAT)— Universal.
Hell's Holiday— Superb Pictures.
Hell's House^B. F. Zeidman.
Hell's Island (D- AT)— Columbia
Hell's Valley— Big Four.
Her Bodyguard— Paramount.
Her First Mate — Universal.
Her Forgotten Past — Mayfair.
Her Lover's Brother — Sono Art -World Wide.
Her Mad Night— Mayfair.
Her Majesty Love — First National.
Her Man (D-AT)— RKO Pathe.
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Her Private Affair (DAT)— Pathe.
♦Her Private Life (D-AT)— First National.
Her Radio Romeo— Powers Pictures.
Her Resale Veilue— Mayfair.
Her Secret — Ideal.
Her Splendid Folly— Progressive.
Her Sweetheart, Christopher Bean— MGM.
Her Strange Desire— Powers Pictures.
Her Unborn Child (DAT)— Windsor.
Her Wedding Night (CD -AT)— Paramount.
Here Comes Cookie— Paramount.
Here Comes the Band— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Here Comes the Groom — Paramount.
Here Comes the Navy — Warner Bros.
Here Is My Heart — Paramount.
Here's George— P.D.C.-British.
Here's to Romance — Twentieth Cent.-Fo.x.
Heritage of the Desert — Paramount.
Heroes All — Imperial Films.
Heroes for Sale — First National.
Heroes of the Arctic — Amkino.
Hertha's Awcikening — Protex.
Herzblut— Cines-Pittaluga.
Hi Gaucho— RKO Radio.
Hi, Nelhe! — Warner Bros.
Hidden Gold — Universal.
Hidden Valley— Monogram.
Hideout — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Hide Out (C-AT)— Universal.
High Gesir — Hollywood.
High Pressure — Warner Brothers.
*High Road, The (CD -AT)— MGM.
High Society Blues (CD -AT, S)— Fox.
High Speed — Columbia.
High Stakes— RKO Radio.
*High Treason (D- AT)— Tiffany.
♦High Voltage (D-AT)— Pathe.
Highway Riders — Big Four.
Hindle Wakes — Gaumont-Gainsborough.
Hips, Hips, Hooray— RKO Radio.
Hu-ed Wife— Pinnacle.
His Captive Woman (DPT)— First National.
His Double Life — Paramount.
His Family Tree— RKO Radio.
His Fighting Blood — Ambassador.
♦His First Command (D-AT)— RKO Pathe.
♦His Glorious Night (DAT)— MGM.
His Greatest Gamble— RKO Radio.
His Grounds for Divorce— UFA.
♦His Lucky Day (CD -TME)— Universal.
His Majesty, King Ballyhoo— Capital.
His Night Out — Universal.
His Private Secretary — Showmen's Pictvires.
His Womcui — Paramount.
Hit of the Show (PT-M)— FBO.
Hit the Deck (MC)— Radio.
Hitch Hike Lady — Republic.
Hitch-Hike to Heaven— Grand National.
Hitler's Reign of Terror — Jewel.
High School Girl— Bryan Foy.
His Fighting Blood — Ambassador Pictures.
Hold 'Em Yale — Paramount.
Hobson's Choice — B.I. P. America.
Hold 'Era Jail— RK(D Radio.
Hold 'Em Yale (reissue) — Paramount.
♦Hold Everything (MC) — Warner Brothers.
Hold Me Tight— Fox.
Hold That Girl— Fox.
Hold the Press — Columbia.
♦Hold Your Man (C-AT)— Universal.
Hold Your Mem — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
♦Hole in the Wall, The (My-AT)— Paramount.
Holiday (CD-AT)— RKO Pathe.
Hollywood, City of Dreams— Du World.
Hollywood Party— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Hollywood Revue, The (AT- S)— MGM.
Hollywood Speaks— Columbia.
Holy Terror — Fox.
Home on the Range — Paramount.
Home Towners (AT) — Warner Brothers.
♦Homecoming (D-ME) — Paramount.
Homely Girl— Danubia Pictures.
Homicide Squad — Universal.
Honey (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Honeymoon Lane— Paramount.
Honeymoon Limited — Republic.
Hong Kong Nights — First Division.
"Honky Tonk (CD-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Honor Among Lovers — Paramount.
Honor Among Thieves — Danubia Pictures.
Honor of the Feimily — First National.
Honor of the Mounted — Monogram.
Honor of the Press — Mayfair.
Honor of the Range — Universal.
Honours Easy — Associated British.
Hook, Line and Sinker (C-AT, M)— Radio.
Hoopla — Fox.
Hooray for Love — RKO Radio._
Hoosier Schoolmaster — Republic.
Hopalong Cassidy — Paramount.
Horse Feathers — Paramount.
Horse Play — Universal.
Horsehoofs — Artclass Pictures.
Hot and Bothered (AT)— Pathe.
♦Hot Curves (C-AT)— Tiffany.
♦Hot for Paris (CD-AT, S)— Fox.
Hot Heiress, The — First National.
Hot Off the Press— Victory.
Hotel Continental — Tiffany.
Hot Pepper — Fox.
Hot Saturday — Paramount.
*Hot Stuff (CD -TME)— First National.
Hot Tip-RKO Radio.
Hotel Variety — Screencraft.
'Hottentot, The (CD-AT)— Warner Bros.
Hound of the Bciskervilles — First Division.
House Divided, A — Universal.
House of Death — Amkino.
House of Greed — Amkino
*House of Horror (MyC- ME)— First National.
House of Mystery, The — Monogram.
House of Rothschild, The — United Artists.
House of Secrets (DAT)— Chesterfield.
House of Strangers — Invincible.
House on 56th Street, The — Warner Brothers.
Housewife — Warner Brothers.
How's Chances? — Fox-British.
Huckleberry Finn — Paramount.
Huddle— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Human Side, The — Universal.
Humem Targets — Big Four.
Humanity — Artclass Pictures.
Humanity — Fox.
Hungaria (The Voice of HungEu^) — Danubia.
*Hungari2m Rhapsody (D-AT, S) — Paramount.
Hunting Tigers in India (Trav-PT, M)— TPE.
♦Hurricane (D-AT) — Columbia.
Hurriccme Rider, The — Artclass Pictures.
Husband's Holiday — Paramount.
Hush Money — Fox.
HusscU- Romance (Hungarian Dialogue) — Danubia.
Hypnotized — World Wide.
Accuse — Artclass Pictures.
Am a Fugitive from a Chciin Gang W.B.
Am a Thief — Warner Bros.
Am Suzanne ! — Fox.
Believed in You — Fox.
Ccuuiot Live Without Music — Hungaria.
Cover the Waterfront — United Artists.
Dream Too Much— RKO Radio.
Found Stella Parish — First National.
Give My Heart — Associated British.
Give My Love — Universal.
Hate Women — Goldsmith Productions.
Have Lived — Chesterfield.
Kiss Your Hand, Mzideune — Stanley
Like It That Way — Universal.
Like Your Nerve — First National.
Live for Love — Warner Bros.
Live My Life — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
THE
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C T U R E
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1244
I-Kin
I Lived with You — Gaumont-British.
I Love That Man— Paramount.
I Loved a Woman — First National.
I L-oved You Wednesday — Fox.
I Sell Anything— First National.
I Take This Woman — Paramount.
I Was a Spy— Fox (Gaumont-British).
Iceland Fishermcm — Du World.
Idaho Red (W-ME)— FBO (Radio).
•Idle Rich, The (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
If I Had a Million — Paramount.
If I Were Free— RKO Radio.
If I Were Single (M)— Warner Bros.
If You Could Only Cook — Columbia.
Igloo — Universal.
II Est Charmant — Paramount.
I'll Fix It— Columbia.
I'll Love You Always — Coiumhia.
I'll Tell the World— Universal.
Illicit — Warner Bros.
Illusion (AT) — Paramount.
Illustrious Corpse, The — Tiffany.
Imitation of Life — Universal.
•Immortal Vagabond (D-AT, S)— UFA.
I'm No Angel — Paramount.
Impatient Maiden — Universal.
Important Witness — Tower.
In a Monastery Garden — Associated Producers &
Distributors of America.
In Caliente— First National.
In Dalama and Jerusalem — Ernest Mattssorf.
In Gay Madrid (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
In Line of Duty — Monogram.
In Love with Life — Invincible.
•In Old Arizona (W- AT)— Fox.
•In Old California (D-AT)— Audible Pictures.
In Old Cheyenne— Sono Art -World Wide.
In Old Kentucky— Twentieth Century -Fox.
In Old Santa Fe— Mascot Pictures.
In Person— RKO Radio.
In Spite of Danger — Columbia.
In the Money — Invincible.
India Speaks— RKO Radio.
Indiscreet — United Artists.
Infernal Machine — Fox.
Information Kid — Universal.
Inside the Lines — RKO Radio.
Inspiration — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
In the Days of the Crusaders — Monopole.
In the Headlines (D-AT)— Warner Bros.
*In the Next Room (My-AT)— First National.
Informer, The— RKO Radio.
Inn at the Rhine, The — Assoc. Cinemas of Amer.
•Innocents of Pcu-is (D-AT, S) — Paramount.
Inside the Lines (DAT)— Radio.
Insult — Paramount -British.
Interference (D-AT) — Paramount.
Internationa] House — Paramount.
Intruder, The — Allied.
Invisible Man, The — Universal.
Invitation to the Waltz — Associated British Prod.
Irish in Us, The — First National.
Iron Duke, The — Gaumont-British.
Iron Man — Danubia Pictures.
Iron Mcin, The — Universal.
Iron Mask, The (D-PT)— United Artists.
Iron Master, The — Allied.
•Is Everybody Happy? (DAT, M)— Warner Bros.
Is My Face Red?— RKO Radio.
Is There Justice? — Sono Art -World -Wide.
Island of Lost Souls — Paramount.
Isle of Doom, The — Amkino.
Isle of Paradise — Invincible.
It Ain't No Sin. (See "Belle of the Nineties").
It Happened in New York^Universal.
It Happened One Night — Columbia.
Italia E Mamma — Claudio.
Italy Speciks — Enrico Cutali.
•It Can Be Done (CD-PT, ME)— Universal.
It Pays to Advertise — Paramount.
It's a Bet — British International.
It's a Boy — Gaumont-British.
It's a Gift — Paramount.
It's a Great Life — Paramount.
It's a Small World— Fox Films.
It's Tough to Be Fcunous — First Nation.i
It's a Wise Child— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
It's Great to Be Alive— Fox.
It's in the Air — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
I've Been Around — Universal.
I've Got Your Number — Warner Bros.
Ivory Handled Gun — Universal.
Jack Ahoy — Gaumont-British.
Jack's the Boy — Gaumont-Gainsborough.
Jade Casket, The Cosmos.
Jane Eyre — Monogram.
Java Head — Grand National.
Jaws of Hell— Sono Art -World Wide.
Jaws of Justice — Principal.
Jaws of Steel (M) — Warner Bros.
Jazz Age, The (D-M)— FBO (Radio).
Jazz Cinderella, The (DAT)— C^iesterfield.
Jazz Singer, The (PT-M)— Warner Bros.
Jealousy — Colinnbia.
Jealousy (AT) — Paramounr.
Jennie GerhcU-dt — Paramount.
Jew at War, A — Ukrainfilm.
Jewel Robbery, The— First National.
Jews Without Luck — Worldkino.
Jimmy the Gent — Warner Bros.
Jimmy cmd Sally — Fox.
Josser on the River — BIP.
Journal of a Crime — First National.
•Journey's End (DAT)— Tiffany.
Joy Ride— RKO.
Joy Street (CD-ME)— Fox.
Judge Priest — Fox Films.
June Moon — Paramount.
Jungle Bride — Monogram.
Jungle Gigolo — Principal.
Jungle Killer — Century Productions.
Juno and the Paycock (D AT)— B.I. P.
Just a Gigolo — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Just for a Song — Sono Art -World Wide
Just Imagine (CD-AT, M, S)— Fox.
Just My Luck— British and Dominions.
Just Smith — Gaumont-British.
Justice of the Remge — Columbia.
Justice Takes a Holiday— Mayfair.
K
Kaiserliebchen — Tobi s .
Kansas City Princess— First National.
Karamosov— Tobis Korenfilm.
Keep 'Em Rolling— RKO Radio.
Keeper of the Bees, The— Republic.
Kennel Murder Case— Warner Bros.
Kentucky Blue Streak— Puritan.
Kentucky Kernels— RKO Radio.
Kept Husbands— Radio.
•Kettle Creek (W-AT)— Universal.
Key, The— Warner Bros.
Keyhole, The— Warner Bros.
•Kibitzer (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Kick In— Paramount.
Kid Courageous — Commodore Pictures.
Kid From Spain, The— United Artists.
Kid Gloves (PT-M)— Warner Bros.
Kid Millions— United Artists.
Kiki— United Artists.
Killing to Live— Amkino.
Kind Lady— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
King for a Night— Universal.
King Kelly of the U. S. A.— Monogram.
King Kong— RKO Radio.
King Murder— Chesterfield.
•King of Jazz (MC)— Universal.
King of Jazz (reissue)— Universal.
•King of Kings (D-Synchronized)- Pathe.
King of the Arena— Universal.
King of the Campus— (CD-AT)— Universal.
THE
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PICTURE
ALMANAC
1245
Kin— Li^
King of the Jungle — Paramount.
King of the Ritz — Gaumont-British.
King of Wild Horses — Columbia.
King Solomon of Broadway — Universal.
King's Vacation, The — Warner Bros.
Kismet — First National.
*Kiss, The (D-ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Kiss cind Make Up — Paramount.
Kiss Before the Mirror — Universal.
Kiss Me Again — First National.
Kiss Me Goodbye — Celebrity.
Kiss of Araby — Freuler Film.
Kitty (PT)— WW.
Klou (The Tiger) — Bennett Pictures.
Klondike — Monogram.
Kocha, Lubi Szanuje (Polish) — Du World.
Kongo — Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
Kuhle Wampe: Whiter Germany? — Kinematrade.
La Crise est Finie — European Films.
Laddie— RKO Radio.
Ladies Crave Excitement — Mascot.
Ladies in Love (CD-AT)— Chesterfield.
Ladies Love Brutes (D-AT) — Paramount.
Ladies Love Danger — Fox Films.
Ladies' Man — Paramount.
Ladies Must Love — Universal.
Ladies Must Play (CD-AT)— Columbia.
*Ladies of Leisure (D-AT) — Columbia.
Ladies of the Big House — Paramount.
Ladies of the Jury— RKO Radio.
Ladies Should Listen — Paramount.
Ladies They Talk About — Warner Brothers.
Lady Beware — Columbia.
Lady and Gent — Paramount.
Lady by Choice — Columbia.
Lady for a Day — Columbia.
Lady in Danger — Gaumont-British.
Lady in Sceirlet, The— Grand National.
Lady Is Willing, The — Columbia.
Lady Killer — Warner Brothers.
Lady of Chance (M) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Lady of Scandal, The (CD-AT)— MGM.
Lady of the Lake, The (E)— FitzPatrick.
Lady of the Night (La Donna d'une Notte)
Italicm — Portale Pictures.
Lady of the Pavements (D-S-PT)— United Artists.
Lady Refuses, The — Radio Pictures.
Lady Surrenders, A (CD-AT) — Universal.
Lady to Love, A (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Lady Tubbs — Universal.
Lady Who Dared— First National.
Lady with a Past— RKO Pathe.
Lady's Morals, A (D-AT)— MGM.
Lady's Profession, A — Paramount.
L'Agonie des Aigles — Du World Pictures.
La Matemelle — Metropolis.
Land of Missing Men, The (W- AT)— Tiffany.
Land of Promise, The — Zionist Organization of
America.
Land of the Silver Fox (PT-M)— WB.
Land of Wemted Men — Monogram.
Lasca of the Rio Grande — Universal.
Lash, The — Radio.
Lash, The (D-AT)— First National.
Last Company, The (DAT)— UFA.
Last Days of Pompeii, The— RKO.
Last Days of Pompeii, The — Trans-America.
Last Flight— First National.
Last Gentlemem — United Artists.
Last Man, The— Columbia.
Last Mile, The— Tiffany.
•Last of Mrs. Cheyney, The (D-AT)— MGM.
Last of the Duanes (Mel-AT)— Fox.
Last of the Lone Wolf (DAT)— Columbia.
Last of the Pagans— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Last Outpost, The— Paramount.
Last Parade, The— Columbia.
*Last Performance (D- AT)— Universal.
Last Ride — Universal.
Last Round-Up, The— Paramount.
Last Trail, The— Fox.
Last Warning, The (MyD-M-PT)— Universal.
Last Wilderness, The— Du World.
Latin Love — Mayfair.
Laugh and Get Rich— RKO Radio.
Laughing at Life — Mascot.
Laughing Boy— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Laughing Lady, The (DAT)— Paramount.
Laughing Sinners — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Laughter (CD-AT) — Paramount.
Laughter in Hell — Universal.
La Vie Parisienne — Grand National.
Law and Lawless — Majestic.
Law and Order— Universal.
Law Beyond the Range — Columbia.
Lawful Larceny — RKO Radio.
Law of 45's — Grand National.
Law of the North — Monogram.
Law of the Rio Grande — Syndicate.
Law of the Sea — Monogram.
Law of the Tong — Willis Kent.
Law of the West — Sono Art-World Wide.
Lawless Frontier — Monogram.
Lawless Remge — Republic.
Lawless Riders — Columbia.
Lawless Woman — Chesterfield.
Lawyer Man — -Warner Brothers.
Lawyer's Secret, The — Paramount.
Lazy River — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Leap Year — British and Dominions.
Leatherneck, The (DPT)— Pathe.
Leathemecking (MC) — Radio Pictures.
Leftover Ladies — Tiffany.
Legong: Dance of the Virgins — Du World.
Lemon Drop Kid — Paramount.
Lena Rivers — Tiffany.
Les As Du Turf — Paramount
Les Miserables — United Artists.
Let 'Em Have It.— United Artists.
Let Us Be Gay (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Let's Be Ritzy — Universal.
Let's Fall in Love — Columbia.
Let's Go Native (CAT, S)— Paramount.
Let's Live and Laugh — Wardour Films.
Let's Live Tonight — Columbia.
Let's Talk It Over — Universal.
Let's Try Again^RKO Radio.
•Letter, The (D-AT)— Paramount.
Letty Lynton — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Life Begins — First National.
Life Begins at 40— Fox Films.
Life Goes On — Paramount -British.
Life in the Congo— Kinematrade.
Life in the Raw — Fox.
Life of Jimmy Dolan, The — Warner Brothers.
Life of the Partv, The (C-AT) -Warner Brothers.
Life of Virgie Winters— RKO Radio.
*Light Fingers (DAT)— Columbia.
Light of New York (AT)— Warner Brothers.
•Light of Western Stars, The (WAT)— Para.
Lightnin' (CD-AT)— Fox.
Lightnin' Smith Returns — Standard.
Lightning Flyer, The — Columbia.
Lightning Strikes Twice— RKO Radio.
Lilac Time (D-ME)— First National.
Lilies of the Field (DAT)— First National.
Liliom (D- AT)— Fox.
Liliom (Remake) — Fox Films.
Lily Turner — First National.
Lily Christine — Paramount.
Limehouse Blues — Paramount.
Limping Msm, The — Powers Pictures.
Linda (ME) — First Division.
Line-Up. The — Columbia.
Lion and the Lamb — Columbia.
Lion and the Mouse (PT-M) — Warner Brothers.
•Little Accident (CAT)— Universal.
Little America — Paramount.
Little Big Shot — Warner Brothers.
Little Caesar — First National.
THE
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MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1246
Little Colonel— P'ox Films.
Little Damozel— Principal.
Little Friend — Gaumont British.
Little Giant, The— First National.
'Little Johnny Jones (D-AT)— First National.
Little Man, What Now?— Universal.
Little Men— Mascot.
Little Minister, The— RKO Radio.
Little Miss Marker— Paramount.
Little Orphan Annie— RKO Radio.
Little Snob (M)— Warner Brothers.
Little Wildcat, The (D-PTME)— WB.
Little Women— RKO Radio.
Littlest Rebel, The— Twentieth Cent.-Fox.
Lives of a Bengal Lancer— Paramount.
Living on Velvet — First National.
Local Bad Man— Allied Pictures.
LoccJ Boy Mcikes Good — First National.
Locked Door, The (DAT)— United Artists.
Lodger, TTie — Twickenham.
Lone Avenger, The— World Wide.
Lone Cowboy — Paramount.
Lone Rider, The (W-AT)— Columbia.
*Lone Star Ranger (W- AT)— Fox.
Lone Wolf Returns, The— Columbia.
Lone Wolf's Daughter, The (D)— (Sound) Col.
Loneliness — Artclass Pictures.
Lonely Wives— RKO Pathe.
"Lonesome (CD-PT, ME)— Universal.
Lonesome Trail, The (W- AT)— Syndicate.
*Long, Long TraU, The (W-AT)— Universal.
Long Lost Father— RKO Radio.
Looking for Trouble — United Artists.
Looking Forward — Metro -Goldwyn-Mayer.
Looking on the Bright Side — Assoc. Radio British.
"Looping the Loop (D-ME) — Paramount.
*Loose Ankles — First National.
Loose Ends (CD-AT)— BIP.
"Lord Byron of Broadway (CD-AT)— MOM.
Loma Doone— ABFD British.
Loser's End — Commodore Pictures.
Lost City, The — Regal Pictures.
Lost Gods (Trav-PT-M)— TPE.
Lost in the Legion — Wardour Films.
Lost in the Stratosphere — Monogram.
Lost Jungle, The — Mascot.
Lost Lady, A — Warner Brothers.
Lost Patrol, The— RKO Radio.
Lost Patrol— Pro Patri.
Lost Squadron — RKO Radio.
Lost Zeppelin, The (D-AT) (Sound)— TIF.
Lottery Bride, The (MC)— United Artists.
Lottery Lover — Fox Films.
Lotus Lady — Audible.
Loudspeaker, The — Monogram.
Louise, Queen of Prussia — Associated Cinemas.
Love and Passion — Yugoslavian Pictures.
Love Affair — Columbia.
Love Among the Millionaires (CD-AT, S) — Para.
*Love and the Devil (D-TME)— First National.
Love at First Sight (MC)— Chesterfield.
Love Birds — Universal.
Love Captive, The — Universal.
Love Captive, The — Columbia.
*Love Comes Along (Mel-AT) — Radio.
Love Contract, The — British and Dominions.
•Love Cottage, The (MC)— United Artists.
*Love Doctor, The (CD-AT) — Paramount.
Love, Honor euid Oh, Baby! — Universal.
Love in Bloom — Paramount.
Love in High Gear — Mayfair.
Love in Morocco — Gaumont British.
Love in the Desert (D TME)— FBO.
Love Is a Racket — Fir.st National.
Love Is Dangerous — Chesterfield.
Love Is Love— UFA.
Love Me Forever — Columbia.
Love Me Tonight — Paramount.
Love on Wheels — Gaumont-Gainsborough.
*Love Parade, The (DAT)— Paramount.
Lit — Man
Love Past Thirty— Freuler Films.
*Love Racket, The (D- AT)— First National.
Love Storm— British International.
Love Time— Fox Films.
Love Trader, The (D-AT)--Tiffany.
Love^ Waltz, The— UFA.
Love's Command — Tobis.
Lovebound— Peerless Productions.
Lover Come Back— Columbia.
Lover Divine— Gaumont British.
Lovers Courageous— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Loves of a Dictator— Gaumont British.
Loves of An Actress (D-M)— Paramount.
*Lovin' the Ladies (CAT)— Radio Pictures.
Loyalties — Harold Auten.
Lucky Boy (CD-PT)— Tiffany.
Lucky Devils— RKO Radio.
Lucky Dog— Universal.
Lucky Girl — Powers.
Lucky in Love (AT. S)— RKO Pathe.
*Lucky Larkin (W-ME)— Universal.
Lucky Larrigan — Monogram.
Lucky Number, The — Ciaumont-British.
Lucky Star (DPT, ME)— Fox.
Lucky Texan, The — Monogram.
Lullaby, The— MGM. (Same as "The Sin of Made-
Ion Claudet.")
Lummox (DAT)— United Artists.
Lure of the Range — Big Four.
Luxury Girls — Tiffany.
Luxury Liner — Paramount.
M
M — Paramount.
Maciste in Hell— Produced by Pittaluga Studios
of Turin, Italy. Distributed by Olympia Macri
Excelsior Pictures.
Mad Age, The — Resolute Pictures.
Mad Game, The— Fox.
Mad Genius, The — Warner Brothers.
Mad Love — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Mad Parade — Paramount.
Madame Bovary — John Tapernoux.
Madame Butterfly — Paramount.
Madame Du Barry — Warner Bros.
Madame Racketeer — Paramount.
Madame Satan (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Madajne Spy-^Universal.
Madame X (D- AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Made on Broadway — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Madison Square Garden — Paramount.
"Madonna of Avenue A (DAT) — Warner Bros.
Madonna of the Streets (D-AT) — Columbia.
Maedchen in Uniform — John Krimsky, Gifford
Cochran.
Magic Night — United Artists.
Magnificent Lie — Paramount.
Maid of the Mountains — British International.
Maid to Order-Artclass.
Make a Million-INIonogram.
Make Me A Star — Paramount.
Maker of Men — Columbia.
Makerea Apton Kosmo — Frank Norton.
Making the Grade (CD- M)— Fox.
Malay Nights — Mayfair.
Maltese Falcon — Warner Brothers.
Mama Loves Papa — Paramount.
"Mamba (D- AT)— Tiffany.
Mammy (CD-x\T) — Warner Brothers.
Mam'zelle Nitouche — Protex.
Maj> About Town — Fox.
Mea\ Against Woman — Columbia.
Man and the Moment (DPT, ME)— FN.
Man Called Back, The— Tiffany.
Man From Arizona, The — Monogram.
"Man From Blankley's, The (F-AT)— WB.
Man From Chicago — Columbia.
Man From Death Vcdley — Monogram.
Man From Guntown — Puritan.
Man From Hell's Edges — World Wide.
Man From Monterey, The — Warner Bros.
THE
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PICTURE
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1247
in— Mil
Man From New Mexico— Monogram.
Man From Twonto— Gaumoiit-Britisli.
Man From Uteth, The — Monogram.
Man From Wyoming, A (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Man From Yesterday — Paramount.
Man Hunt— RKO Radio.
Man Hunt — Warner Bros.
Man I Killed, The— See "Broken Lullaby."
*Man I Love, The (D-AT)— Paramount.
Man in Possession, The — Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer.
Man ot Action — Columbia.
Man of Aran — Gaumont-British.
Man of Courage — Eureka.
Man of Iron — First National.
Mem of Mayfair — Paramount-British.
Man of Sentiment, A — Chesterfield.
Man of the Forest — Paramount.
Man of the World — Paramount.
Man of Two Worlds— RKO Radio.
Man on the Flying Trapeze, The — Paramount.
Man to Man (CD-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Man They Couldn't Arrest, The — GB.
Mctn Trailer, The — Columbia.
Man Trouble (D-AT)— Fox.
Man Wcmted — Warner Brothers.
Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo, The—
Twentieth Century- Fox.
Man Who Came Back, The — Fox.
Mem Who Changed His Name, The — Du World.
Mem Who Dcired, The — Fox.
Man Who Knew Too Much, The— GB.
Man Who Laughs, The (D-M)— Universal.
Man Who Played God, The— Warner Bros.
Mcui Who Reclaimed His Head, The- Universal.
Mem Who Won, The — Powers.
Man With Two Faces, The — First National.
Man Without A Name, The — Protex.
Man, Womem cmd Wife (D-ME) — Universal.
Mandalay — First National.
ManhattEm Butterfly — Imperial.
Manhattan Cocktail (Mel)— Fox.
Manhattan Love Song — -Monogram.
Manhattan Melodrauna — Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer.
Manhattctn Moon — Universal.
Manhattan Parade — Warner Brothers.
Manhattan Tower — Remington.
Man's Castle, A — Columbia.
Man's Game, A — Columbia.
Mam's Lsmd, A — Allied Pictures.
*Man's Man, A (CD-ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Manslaughter (D-AT) — Paramount.
Memxman, The — UFA.
Many A Slip — Universal.
Many Happy Returns — Paramount.
Mcmy Waters — B.I. P. America.
March of Time, TTie (R) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Maricmne (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Marie— Du World.
Marie Galsmte — Fox Films.
Meu-ionettes — Amkino.
Marines Are Coming, The — Mascot.
Mark of the Spur — Big Four.
Mark of the Vajnpire — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Marked Money (ME)— Pa the.
Marriage By Contract (M)— Tiffany-Stahl.
Mauriage on Approval — -Freuler Film Associates.
*Marriage Playground, The (CD-AT)— Paramount.
*Married in Hollywood (D-AT, S)— Fox.
Marry Me— Gaumont-British.
Meu-y Bums, Fugitive — Paramount.
Mary Jane's Pa— First National.
Mary Stevens, M.D.— Warner Bros.
Mau-yjka — Principal.
•Masked Emotions (D-TME)— Fox.
Mask of Fu Manchu— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Masks of the Devil CD)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Mason of the Mounted — Monogram.
•Masquerade (CD-AT)— Fox.
Masquerade Marriage — Excellent.
Masquerader, The — United Artists.
/ Massacre — First National.
Master of Men — Columbia.
Mata Hari— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Match Kmg, The— First National.
Matrimonial Bed, The (C-AT)— Warner Bros.
Maybe It's Love (CD-AT)— Warner Bros.
Maybe It's Love (reissue) — First National.
Mayor of Hell, The — Warner Bros.
Mayor's Nest — British and Dominions.
McFadden's Flats — Paramount.
McClusky the Sea Rover — Associated British.
McKenna of the Mounted — Columbia.
Me and My Gal— Fox.
Me Gangster (D-M)— Fox.
Meanest Gal in Town, The — RKO Radio.
•Medicine Man, The (CD-AT)— Tiffany.
Meet the Barotn — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Meet the Wife — Columbia.
Melancholy Dame (AT) — Paramount.
Mellowing Money — Excellent.
Melody Cruise — RKO Radio.
Melody in Spring — Paramount.
*Melody Lane (DAT) — Universal.
Melody Lingers On, The — United Artists.
♦Melody Man (D-AT)— Columbia.
*Melody of Hearts (D-AT, S- UFA.
Melody Trail — Republic.
Men tmd Jobs — Amkino.
Men Are Like That — Columbia (Same as "Ari-
zona").
Men Are Like That (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Men Are Such Fools— RKO Radio.
Men Call It Love — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Men In Her Life — Columbia.
Men In White — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Men Like These!— B.I. P. America.
Men Must Fight— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Men of America — RKO Radio.
Men of Chance— RKO Radio.
Men of the Hour — Columbia.
Men of the Night — Columbia.
Men of the North (Mel-AT)— MGM .
Men of the Sky — First National.
Men of Tomorrow — Paramount -London Film.
Men on Call — Fox.
Men on Wings — Amkino.
Men Without Law (W- AT)— Columbia.
Men Without Names — Paramount.
Men Without Women (CD-AT)— Fox.
Menace — Paramount.
Menace, The — Columbia.
Merely Mary Ann — Fox.
Merrily We Go to Hell — Paramount.
Merry Frinks, TTie — First National.
Merry Widow, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Merry Wives of Reno — Warner Bros.
Merry Wives of Vienna — Super Films.
Metropolitan — Twentieth Century -Fox.
*Mexicali Rose (D-AT) — Columbia.
Michael and Mary — Universal.
Miche — Paramount.
Middle Watch, The — Columbia.
Midnight — Universal.
Midnight Alarnj — Allied Pictures.
Midnight Alibi— First National.
Midnight Club — Paramount.
•Midnight Daddies (C-AT)— Sono Art-World Wide.
Midnight Lady, The — Chesterfield.
Midnight Mary — Metro - Goldw y n - May er.
Midnight Morals — Mayfair.
Midnight Mystery (My-AT) — Radio Pictures.
Midnight Patrol — Monogram.
Midnight Special, The (Mel-AT)— Chesterfield.
Midnight Wcu-ning — Mayfair.
Midshipmcm Jack — RKO Radio.
•Midstream (D-PT)— Tiffany.
Midsununer Night's Dreamt — Warner Bros.
•Mighty, The (D-AT)— Paramount.
Mighty Bamum, The — LTnited Artists.
Millie — Radio Pictures.
Million Dollar Collar, The (W-M-E-)— WB.
Million DoUau- Legs — Paramount.
THE 1937-3
MOTION
PICTURE ALMANAC
1248
Million Dollar Baby— Monogram.
Million Dollar Remsom -Universal.
Millionaire, The -Warner Bros.
Millions in the Air— Paramount.
Mills of the Gods— Columbia.
Mimi— Grand National.
Min and Bill (CDAT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Mind Reader, The— First National.
Miracle Man, The — Paramount.
Miracle Woman, The — Columbia.
Miracles — Amkino.
Misbehaving Ladies — First National.
Misleading Lady — Paramount.
Miss Fzme's Baby is Stolen — Paramount.
Miss Pacific Fleet — Warner Bros.
Miss Pinkerton — Warner Brothers.
Miss President — Hungaria.
Missing Rembremdt, The — Twickenham.
Mississippi — Paramount.
"Mississippi Gambler (D-AT) — Universal.
Mister Cinders — B.I. P.
Mister Dynamite — Universal.
Mister Hobo— GB Pictures.
Mistigvi — Paramount.
Moby Dick (D-AT)— Warner Bros.
Modem Hero, A — Warner Bros.
*Modem Love (CD-TME)— Universal.
Modern Sappho, A (PT) — Gotham.
'Molly and Me (CD -PT)— Tiffany.
Money for Nothing — B.I. P.
Money for Speed — British -UA.
Money Means Nothing — Monogram.
Monkey Business — Paramount.
Monkey's Paw, The— RKO Radio.
Monsieur Le Fox (Mel- AT)— MGM.
Monster Walks, The — Mayfair Pictures.
Monsters of the Deep — Talking Picture Epics.
Montana Kid, The — Monogram.
"Montana Moon (O) — ^letro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Moaite Carlo (MC) — Paramount.
Monte Carlo Madness — First Division.
Monte Carlo Nights — Monogram.
Moon Over Morocco — Protex.
Moonlight and Pretzels — Universal.
Moonlight on the Prairie — Warner Bros.
Moonstone, The — Monogram.
Morals for Women — Tiffany.
Morals of Marcus, The — Gaumont-Britisli.
Moran of the Marines (M) — Paramount.
Morgenrot (Dawn) — Protex.
Morning After, The — Majestic.
Morning Glory — RKO Radio.
Morocco (DAT) — Paramount.
Moscow Laughs — Amkino.
Most Dangerous Game, The — RKO Radio.
*Most Immoral Lady, A (D-AT)— First National.
Most Precious Thing in Life — Columbia.
Moth, The — Showmen's Pictures.
Mother cmd Son — Monogram.
Mother Knows Best (D-PTME)— Fox.
Mother Machree (M) — Fox.
'Mother's Boy (AT-S)— Pathe.
Mother's Cry — First National.
Mother's Millions — Universal.
Motive for Revenge — Majestic.
Moulin Rouge — United Artists.
'Mountain Justice (W-AT) — Universal.
Mountciins in Flame — Universal.
Mounted Fury — Sono Art W'orld Wide.
'Mounted Strauiger (W-AT) — Universal.
Mouthpiece, The — Warner Brothers.
Movie Crazy — Paramount.
Movietone Follies of 1930 (R)— Fox.
Mr. Broadway — Broad way -Holly wood.
Mr. Lemom of Orange — Fox.
Mr. Robinson Crusoe — United Artists.
Mr. Skitch— Fox.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch — Paranionnt.
Mummy, The — Universal.
Murder — Columbia.
Murder At Dawn — Big Four.
Mil — New
Murder At Glen Athol— Grand National.
(Released in New York Territory under the title,
"The Criminal Within.")
Murder At Midnite— Tiffany.
Murder At the Vanities— Paramount.
Murder By Television— Imperial.
Murder By the Clock— Paramount.
Murder in the Clouds— First National.
Murder in the Fleet— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Murder in the Private Car— MGM.
Murder in Trinidad — Fox.
Murder Man, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Murder on a Honeymoon— RKO Radio.
Murder on the Blackboard— RKO.
Murder on the Campus — (Chesterfield.
•Murder on the Roof (D- AT)— Columbia.
Murder Party, The— (3aumont-British.
Murder Will Out (My-AT)— First National.
Murders in the Rue Morgue — Universal.
Murders in the Zoo — Paramount.
Music Hath Charms— ABP.
Music im the Air — Fox Films.
Music is Magic — Twentieth Century-Fox.
Mussolini Speaks — Columbia.
Mutiny Ahead — Majestic.
Mutiny on the Bounty — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
My Heart is Calling — Gaumont- British.
*My Lady's Past (DPT)— Pathe.
My Life for Maria Isabel — Casino.
My Lips Betray — Fox.
*My Man (CO-AT)— Warner Bros.
My Pal, the King — Universal.
My Past — Warner Bros.
My Sin — Paramount.
My Sooig for You — Gaumont British.
My Song Goes 'Round the World — John Loder.
My Weakness — Fox.
My Wife the Miss — Danubia.
My Wife's Family — B.I. P. America.
My Woman — Columbia.
Myrt and Marge — Universal.
Mysteries of Life — Universal.
Mysteries of Nature — UFA.
Mysterious Dr. Fu Msmchu, The (My-AT) — Para.
Mysterious Mr. Wong, The — Monogram.
Mysterious Rider, The — Paramount.
Mystery Liner — Monogram.
Mystery Man — Republic.
Mystery of Edwin Drood — Universal.
Mystery of Mr. X. — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Mystery of the Wax Museum — Warner Bros.
Mystery Ranch — Fox.
Mystery Ranch — Commodore Pictures.
Mystery Train, The — Continental Pictures.
Mystery Woman — Fox Films.
N
Nagana — Universal.
Name the Woman — Columbia.
Nana — United Artists.
Naples and Sorrento — Italian Star Film Prod.
Narrow Comer, The — Warner Bros.
Naughty Baby (CD -M)— First National.
Naughty Flirt, The— First National.
Naughty Marietta — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Navy Blues (C-AT) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Navy Wife — Twentieth Century -Fox.
Near The Rainbow's End (WAT)— Tififany.
Near the Trail's End — Tiffany.
'Neath Arizona Skies — Monogram.
Neck and Neck— Sono Art World Wide.
Ned McCobb's Daughter (ME)— Pathe.
Negligee (AT)— Pathe.
Nell Gwyn — United Artists.
Nevada — Paramount.
Nevada BuckcU-oo — TifFan5'.
Never the Twain Shall Meet— MGM.
Never Trust a Woman — Bavaria Film.
New Adventures of Tarzjin — Burroughs-Tarzan
Enterprises.
New Frontier, The — Republic.
New Moon (O) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1249
New — Out
New Morals for Old— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
New Orleans (PT-M)— Tiffany-Stahl.
New Year's Eve (D-M)— Fox.
New York Nights (D-AT)— United Artists.
Newly Rich — Paramount.
Nice Women — Universal.
Night at the Opera, A. — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Night at the Ritz, A — Warner Bros.
Night After Night — Paramount.
Night Alcu-m — Majestic.
Night and Day — Gaumont British.
Night Angel — Paramount.
Night Beat— Mayfair.
Night Club Lady — Columbia.
Night Court, TTie — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Night Flight — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Night in Paradise, A — Kinematrade.
Night is Young, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Night Life in Reno — Artclass.
Night Life of the Gods — Universal.
Night Like This, A — British and Dominions.
Night Mayor, The — Columbia.
Night Nurse — Warner Bros.
Night of June 13 — Paramount.
Night of Terror — Columbia.
Night Parade— RKO Radio.
Night Raid — Protex Trading.
*Night Ride (D-AT)— Universal.
Night Rider, The — Artclass.
Night Watch, The (D-ME)— First National.
Night Work (C-AT)— RKO Pathe.
Night World — Universal.
Nightstick (AT)- United Artists.
Nine Till Six— Associated British-Radio.
1914— Capital.
Ninth Guest, The — Columbia.
Nitwits, The— RKO Radio.
Nix on Dames (DA, PT)— Fox.
*No Defense (D- AT)— Warner Bros.
No Funny Business — Ferrone Productions.
No Greater Glory— Columbia.
No Greater Love — Columbia.
No Lady — Gaumont British.
No Limit — Paramount.
No Living Witness — Mayfair.
No Man cf Her Own — Paramount.
No Marriage Ties— RKO Radio.
No More Ladies- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
No More Orchids Columbia.
No More Women — Paramount.
*No, No Nanette (MC)— First National.
No One Man— Paramount.
No Other Woman— RKO Radio.
No Ransom— Liberty Pictures.
*Noah's Ark (D-PT ME)— Warner Bros.
Nobody's Children (DM)— Fox.
*Noisy Neighbors (CD-Synchronized— Pathe
Ncrah O'Neale— D'u World.
Northern Frontier— Ambassador.
Not Against Flesh— General Foreign Sales Corp
Not Damaged (D-AT, M)— Fox.
Not Exactlv Gentlemen— Fox.
*Not Quite Decent (D-TME)— Fox.
*Not So Dumb (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Nothing But the Truth (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Notorious Affair, A (CD-AT)— First National.
Notorious But Nice— Chesterfield.
Notorious Gentleman, A— Universal.
Notorious Sophie Lang— Paramount.
November Night (Polish)— Capital.
Now and Forever— Paramount.
Now I'll Tell— Fox.
Nuisance, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Numbered Men (D-PT)— First National.
Nur Am Rhein— Foreign Talking Pictures.
Nut Farm, The— Republic.
O
Obey the Law— Columbia.
Of Human Bondage— RKO Radio
Office Girl— RKO Radio.
^Office Scandal (D -Synchronized) — Pathe.
Office Wife, The (D-AT)— Warner Bros.
'Officer O'Brien (DAT)— RKO Pathe.
Officer 113— Allied.
Oh! Daddy — Gaumont British.
Oh, For a Man! (CD-AT)— Fox.
Oh Sailor Behave! (C- AT)— Warner Bros.
*Oh, Yeah! (CO- AT)— Pathe.
Oil for the Lcmips of China — First National.
Oil Raider, The— Mascot.
Okay America — Universal.
Oklahoma Cyclone, The (W-AT)— Tiffany.
Oklahoma Jim — Monogram.
0:d Bill— Du World.
Old Curiosity Shop — Grand National.
Old Dark House, The — Universal.
Old English (D- AT)— Warner Bros.
Old-Fashioned Way, TTie — Paramount.
Old Homestead, The — Liberty.
Old Man Rhythm— RKO Radio.
Oliver Twist — Monogram.
Olsen's Big Moment — Fox.
*0n the Level (CD-AT)— Fox.
On Tried (AT)— Warner Bros.
*On With the Show (MC)— Warner Bros.
On Your Back (DAT)— Fox.
Once a Gentleman (C-AT)— Sono Art-World
Wide.
40nce a Lady — Paramount.
Once a Sinner — Fox.
Once in a Blue Moon — Paramount.
Once in a Lifetime — Universal.
Once to Every Bachelor — Liberty.
Once to Every Woman — Columbia.
One Embarrassing Night (C-AT)— MOM.
One Exciting Adventure — Universal.
One Frightened Night — Mascot.
One Heavenly Night — United Artists.
One Hour Late — Paramount.
One Hour With You — Paramount.
"One Hysterical Night (C-AT)— Universal.
One in a Million — Invincible.
One is Guilty — Columbia.
*One Mad Kiss (DAT, M)— Fox.
One Mem Law — Columbia.
One Man's Journey — RKO Radio.
One More River — Universal.
One More Spring — Fox Films.
One New York Night — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
One Night — Scandinavian.
One Night at Susie's (CD-AT)— First National.
One Night of Love — Columbia.
One Rainy Night (PT)— Universal.
One Romantic Night (CD-AT)— United Artists.
One Stolen Night — Warner Bros.
One Sunday Afternoon — Paramount.
One Sunday Afternoon — Hungaria.
One Way Passage — Warner Bros.
One Way Ticket — Columbia.
One Way Trail — Columbia.
*One Woman Idea, The (D-ME)— Fox.
Only Saps Work (C-AT)— Paramount.
One Year Later— Allied.
Only the Brave (D-AT)— Paramount.
Only Yesterday — Universal.
Operator Thirteen — Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer.
Orchid Woman, The — Excellent.
Orchids to You — Fox Films.
Orders is Orders — Gaumont British.
Orient Express — Fox.
O'Shaughnessy 's Boy — Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer.
Other Men's Women — Warner Bros.
*Other Tomorrow (D-AT) — First National.
Our Betters— RKO Radio.
Our Blushing Brides (CD-AT)— MGM.
Our Daily Bread — United Artists.
Our Dancing Daughters (D) — MGM.
Our Little Girl— Fox Films.
*Our Modern Maidens (D-PT)— MGM.
Out All Night— Universal.
Outcast (D-ME)— First National.
Outcast Lady — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
THE
19 3 7-3
MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC
1250
Out— Pub
Outlaw Justice — Majestic.
Outlaw Law — Puritan.
Outlaw Tamer, The— Empire.
Outlawed Guns— Universal.
Out of Singapore— Goldsmith Pictures.
"Outside the Law (D- AT)— Universal.
Outsider, The— Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
Outward Bound (D- AT)— Warner Bros.
Over the Hill— Fox.
Over the Seven Seas — Vanderbilt.
•Overland Bound (DAT)— Syndicate.
P
Pack Up Your Troubles — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Paddy, the Next Best Thing— Fox.
*Pagan, The (D-ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Pagan Lady — Columbia.
Page Miss Glory— Warner Bros.
Pagliacci — Audio Cinema.
Paid (Mel- AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
•Painted Angel (D-AT)— First National.
Painted Desert, The— RKO Pathe.
•Painted Faces (CD-AT)— Tiffany.
Painted Veil, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Painted Woman — Fox.
Palmy Days — United^ Artists.
Palooka — United Artists.
Paoiama Flo— RKO Pathe.
Parachute Jumper — Warner Bros.
•Parade of the West (WC-AT)— Universal.
Paradise Canyon — Republic.
Paramount on Pcirade (R)— Paramount.
Pardon My Gun (WC-AT, M)— RKO Pathe.
Pardon Us — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Paris Bound (DAT)— RKO Pathe.
Paris in Spring — Paramount.
Paris Interlude— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Parisian Romance, A — Allied.
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath— MGM.
Parole Girl — Columbia.
Part Time Wife (MC-AT)— Fox.
Partners— RKO Pathe.
Partners of the Trail — Monogram.
Party Does Not Answer — Capital.
•Party Girl (D-AT)— Tiffany.
Party Husband— First National.
Pcu-ty Wire — Columbia.
Party's Over, The — Columbia.
Passing of the Thu-d Floor Back— GB Pictures.
Passing Shadows — Fox.
Passion Flower, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Passion of Joan of Arc, The — Capital.
Passion Song — Excellent Pictures.
Passionate Plumber — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Passport to Hell, A— Fox.
Passport to Paradise — Mayfair.
Past of Mary Holmes, The— RKO Radio.
Patriot, The (DM)— Paramount.
Patriots, The — Amkino.
Pay Off, The (Mel-AT)— Radio.
Payment Deferred — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Payoff, The— First National.
Peach O'Reno— RKO Radio.
Peacock Alley (D-AT)- Tiffany.
Peacock Fan, The — Chesterfield.
Peasants — Amkino.
Peck's Bad Boy— Fox.
Peg O' My Heart — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Peg of Old Drury— B and D.
Penal Code, The — Freuler Film Associates.
Penguin Pool Murder— RKO Radio.
Penny Princess — Excellent.
Penrod and Szun — First National.
Penthouse — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
People Will Talk— Paramount.
People's Enemy — RKO Radio.
Perfect Alibi, The— Radio.
Perfect Clue, The— Majestic.
Perfect Crime, The (Mel-PTME)— FBO (Radio)
Perfect Gentleman, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Perfect Understanding — United Artists.
Personal Maid — Paramount.
Personal Maid's Secret — Warner Bros.
•Personality (CO-AT)— Columbia.
Personality Kid, The — Warner Bros.
Peter Ibbetson- Paramount.
Peter Vinogradov — Amkino.
Petersburg Nights— Amkino.
Petterson and Bendel— Scandivanian Talking Pic.
Phantom, The — Artclass.
Phantom Broadcast — Monogram.
Phantom Express, The — Majestic.
Phemtom Fiend, The— Olympic.
Phantom Light, The — Gaumont British.
Phantom of Crestwood— RKO Radio.
Phantom of Paris — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Phantom of the Desert (W- AT)— Syndicate.
•Phantom of the Opera (My -PT)— Universal.
Phantom President, The — Paramount.
Phantom Thunderbolt — World Wide.
•Piccadilly (D-ME)— Sono Art-World Wide.
Pick Up — Paramount.
Picture Brides — Allied.
Picture Snatcher — Warner Bros.
Pilgrimage — Fox.
Piri Knows All — Arkay Film.
Plastered in Paris (M) — Fox.
Platinum Blonde — Columbia.
Play Girl — Warner Brothers.
Playboy of Paris (MC)— Paramount.
•Playing Around (D-AT)— -First National.
Playthings of Desire — Pinnacle.
Pleasure — Artclass.
•Pleasure Crazed (DAT)— Fox.
Pleasure Cruise — Fox.
Pledge, The— Protex.
Pocateilo Kid — Tiffany.
Pointed Heels (DAT)— Paramount.
Police Call — Showmen's Pictures.
Police Car 17 — Columbia.
Police Court — Monogram.
Politics — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Polly of the Circus — Metro-Goldwyt /<^ayer.
Poor Rich, The — Universal.
Fori- UFA.
Port of Lost Dreams — Invincible.
Possessed — Metro- Gold wyn - Mayer.
Post Mortems (AT)— Paramount.
Potemkin — Kinematrade.
Powder My Back (M) — Warner Bros.
Powder Smoke Range — RKO Radio.
Power — Gaumont British.
Power end the G'orv, The — Fox.
Prep and Pep (CD-M)— Fox.
Prescott Kid, The — Columbia.
President Vanishes — Paramount.
Prestige— RKO Pathe.
Pride of the Legion— Mascot.
Primrose Path— Hollywood Films.
Prince of Arcadia— Gaumont British.
•Prince of Diamonds (AT)— Columbia.
Princess and the Plumber, The (CD-AT)— Fox.
Princess Charming— Gaumont British.
Princess O'Hara— Universal.
•Prisoners (D-TME)— First National.
Private Detective 62 — Warner Bros.
Private Jones — Universal.
Private Life of Don Juan. The — United Artists.
Private Life of Henry VIII, The— United Artists
Private Lives — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Private Scandal— Paramount.
Private Scandal, A— Headline Pictures.
Private Secretary — Twickenham.
Private Worlds — Paramount.
Prizefighter and the Lady, The— MGM.
Probation — Chesterfield.
Prodigal, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Professional Sweetheart — RKO Radio.
Prosperity — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
•Protection (IMel-Me)— Fox.
Public Defender — Radio Pictures.
Public Enemy — Warner Brothers.
Public Hero No. 1— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
THE
19 3 7-38
MOTION
PICTURE
ALMANAC
1251
Pub — Roa
Public Menace, The— Columbia.
Public Opinion — Invincible.
Public Stenographers— Showmen's Pictures.
Pueblo Terror— West Coast Studios.
Purchase. Price — Warner Bros.
Pursued — Fox.
Pursuit— Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer.
Pursuit of Happiness, The— Paramount.
Puss in Boots — Picture Classics.
Puttin' on the Ritz — United Artists.
Q
Queen Christina — Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer.
Queen High (MQ — Paramount.
Queen of Roses — Danubia.
Queen of Sp2U-ta — Italafilm.
Queen of the Night Oubs (CD-AT)— WH
Queen's Necklace — Protex.
Quick Millions — Fox.
Quick Trigger Lee — Big Four.
Quitter, The — Chesterfield.
Race for Life, A (Mel-M)— Warner Bros.
Racetrack— World Wide.
Racing Luck — Republic.
Racing Youth — Universal.
Racket, The (Mel-M)— Paramount.
♦Racketeer, The (DAT)— RKO I'athe.
Rackety Rax — Fox.
Radio Pcu-ade — British International.
Radio Parade of 1935 — Associated British.
Radio Patrol — Universal.
Raffles (D'-AT)— United Artists.
Rafter Romance— RKO Radio.
Rain — United Artists.
Rain or Shine (C-AT) — Columbia.
Rainbow, The (D-E) — Tiffany.
Rainbow Over Broadway — Chesterfield.
* Rainbow Man, Tlie (D-AT) — Paramount.
Reiinbow Ranch — Monogram.
Rainbow Trail — Fox.
Rainbow Valley — Republic.
Rainbow's End — First Division.
Rainmakers, The — RKO Radio.
Rakoczi Msu-ch- Danuba Pictures.
Ra Mu— Du World.
Randy Rides Alone — Monogram.
Range Feud — Columbia.
Rjuige Law^ — Tiffany.
Range Weu" — Columbia.
Rcmgers' Code — Monogram.
Rango — Paramount.
Rasputin and the Empress — MGM.
Raven, The — Universal.
Reaching for the Moon — United Artists.
Ready for Love— Paramount.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm — Fox.
Rebel, The — Universal.
Rebound— RKO Pathe.
Recaptured Love (D-AT)— Warner Brotlicrs.
Reckless — Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer.
Reckless Hour — First National.
Reckless Living — Universal.
Reckless Roads — Majestic.
Reckoning, The — Peerless.
Red Blood of Courage — Ambassador.
Red Dance, The (Mel-M)— Fox.
Red Dust— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Red Fork Range— Big 4.
Red Hau-ed Alibi— Capital.
Red-head, The— Harold Auten.
Redhead — Monogram.
Red Headed Woman— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Redheads on Parade— Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
*Red Hot Rhythm (MO— RKO Pathe.
Red Hot Speed (C-PT)— Universal.
Red Hot Tires — First National.
Red Morning— RKO Radio.
Red Salute— United Artists.
Red Village, The— Amkino.
Red Wagon — Grand National.
Red Wine (M)— Fox.
^Redeeming Sin, The— (D-PTME)— WB.
Redemption — Columbia.
Redemption (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Redskin (D-ME) — Paramount.
Reducing — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Reform Girl — Tower."
Registered Nurse — First National.
Remember Last Night? — Universal.
Remote Control (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Rendezvous at Midnight — Universal.
Renegades (D-AT)— Fox.
Renegades (D-AT)— RKO Radio.
Reno (D-AT)— Sono Art-World Wide.
Reno Divorce, A (M) — Warner Brothers.
Rescue, The (D-ME)— United Artists.
Reserved for Ladies — Paramount.
Resurrection — Universal.
Return of Casey Jones — Monogram.
Return of Bulldog Drummond — BIP.
Return of Chandu — Principal.
Return of Dr. Fu Manchu, The (My-AT)— Para.
Return of Nathcui Beckei — Worldkino.
Return of Peter Grimm, The— RKO Radio.
*Retum of Sherlock Holmes, The (D- AT)— Para.
Return of the Terror — First National.
Reunion in Vienna — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Revenge (ME) — United Artists.
Revenge at Monte Ccirlo — Mayfair.
Revenge Rider — Columbia.
Rex, King of Wild Horses (See "King of the Wild
Horses") — First National.
Rich Are Always With Us— First National.
Rich Man's Folly — Paramount.
*Rich People (CD-AT)— RKO Pathe.
Rich Uncle, TTie — Metropolis.
Richest Girl in the World— RKO Radio.
♦Richest Man in the World, The (DAT)— MGM.
Riddle Ramch- Mitchell Leichter-Beaumont.
Ride Him Cowboy — Warner Brothers.
Rider of Death Valley — Universal.
Rider of the Law, The — Commodore.
Riders of Destiny — Monogram.
Rider of the Plsiins, A — Syndicate.
Riders of the Cactus — Big 4.
Riders of the Desert — World Wide.
Riders of the Golden Gulch— West Coast Studios.
Riders of the North — Syndicate.
Riders of the Purple Sage — Fox.
Ridin' Fool — Tifi^any.
Ridin' for Justice — Columbia.
Ridin' Law (WAT)— Big 4.
Ridin' Through — Commodore.
Riding Tomcido, The — Columbia.
Riding Wild — Columbia.
Riffraff — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Right of Way, The— First National.
Right to Live, The — Warner Brothers.
Right to Love, The (D-AT) — Paramount.
Right to Romance, The— RKO Radio.
Riley the Cop (M)— Fox.
Ringer, The — First Division.
Rinty of the Desert (Mel-M)— Warner Brothers.
Rio Grcuide Raiders — Big 4.
Rio Rita CATS)— FBO (Radio).
Riot Squad — Mayfair.
Rip Rociring Broncs — Big 4.
Rip RoEiring Riley — Puritan.
Riptide— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*River, The (DPT, ME)— Fox.
*River of Romance, The (CD-AT) — Paramount.
River Pirate, The (Mel-M)— Fox.
River Woman, The (D-E) — Gotham.
River's End (DAT)— Warner Brothers.
Road to Hell— Public Welfare Films.
*Road to Paradise (D- AT)— First National.
Rofid to Life— Amkino.
Road to Reno— Paramount.
Road to Ruin — First Division.
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Road to Singapore— Warner Brothers.
Roadhouse — Gaumont British.
Roadhouse Murder, The— RKO Radio.
Roadhouse Nights (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Roar of the Dragon— RKO Radio.
•Roaring Ranch (W-AT)— Universal.
Robbers' Roost— Fox.
Roberta— RKO Radio.
Rockabye— RKO Radio.
Rocky Mountedn Mystery — Paramount.
Rocky Rhodes — Universal.
Rogue of the Rio Grcinde — Sono Art-World Wide.
Rogue Song, The (O) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Romcin Sccuidals — United Artists.
Romemce (D-AT) — Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
Romance in Budapest — Du World.
Romance in Manhattan — RKO Radio.
Romance in the Rain — Universal.
Romance of Rio Grande (DAT, S)— Fo.x.
Romance of the Underworld (M) — Fox.
Rome Express — Universal.
Ronny— UFA.
Rose of Chinatown — Big Prod. Film Corp.
Rosen Aus Dem Sueden — 86th St. Corp.
Rosenmontag — UFA.
Rough Romance (DAT, S)— Fox.
»Rough Waters (D-TME)— Warner Brothers.
Roycd Bed, TTi« — Radio Pictures.
Roycd Box — Warner Brothers.
Roycd Femiily of Broadway, The — Paramount.
*Roycd Romance, A (F-AT) — Columbia.
Rugglee of Red Gap — Paramount.
Ruling Voice, The — First National.
Rhumba — Paramount.
Runaround — RKO Radio.
Runaway Bride— RKO Radio.
Runaway Queen — United Artists.
Russia Today — Principal.
Rustler's Paradise — Ajax Pictures.
Rustlers' Roundup — Universal.
Rusty Rides Alone — Columbia.
St. Louis Kid — Warner Brothers.
St. Louis Womsm — Showmen's Pictures.
Sacred amd Profane Love: See "Chained."
Sacred Flame, The (DPT, ME)— WB.
Saddle Buster, The— RKO Pathe.
Saddle King, The — Anchor.
Sadie McKee— MGM.
Safe in Hell— First National.
Safety in Ntuibers (CD-AT, S)— Paramount.
Sagebrush Trail — -Monogram.
Sagebrush Troubadoiu- — Republic.
Sailor Be Good— RKO Radio.
Sailor Izzy Murphy (M) — Warner Brothers.
*Sailor's HoUday (CD-AT)— Pathe.
Sailor's Luck — Fox.
Saint Anthony of Pcidua — Integrity.
Sal of Singapore (PT)— Pathe.
*Sally (D-AT)— First National.
Sally Bishop — British Lion.
Scdly in Our Alley — Assoc. Radio.
Sally of the Subway — Mayfair.
Salute (D-AT)— Fox.
Scdvation Nell — Tiffany.
Ssmicu-ang — United Artists.
Sanders of the River — United Artists.
Sangen Till Heine — Scandinavian.
Scms Famille — Du World.
Santa Fe TraU, The (W- AT)— Paramount.
Santa Lucia Luntana — Cinema.
*Sap, The (CD-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Sap from Syracuse, The (C-AT) — Paramount.
Sau-ah and Son (DAT) — Paramount.
Saturday Night Kid, The (D- AT)— Paramount.
•Saturday's Children (D-TME)— First National.
Satxu-day's Millions — Universal.
Savage Girl, The— Freuler.
Savage Gold — Harold Auten.
Roa — Sha
Sawdust Paradise, The— Paramount.
Say It with Music (AT)— United Artists.
Say It with Songs (DAT)— Warner Brothers.
*Scandal (D-TME)— Universal.
Scandal for Sale— Universal.
Scandal in Budapest— Du World.
Scandal Sheet — Paramount.
Scandcds of Peu-is — Regal.
Scairface — United Artists.
Sccu-let Breuid — Big 4.
Scarlet Dawn— Warner Brothers.
Scarlet Empress, The — Paramount.
Scarlet Letter, The— Majestic.
Scarlet Pages (D-AT)— First National.
Scarlet Pimpernel, The — United Artists.
Scarlet River— RKO Radio.
*Scarlet Seas (D-TME)— First National.
School for Girls — Liberty.
SsJiubert's Dreeun of Spring — Capital.
Schwcirzer Jaeger Johcuina — 86th St. Corp.
Scotland Yard (D- AT)— Fox.
Scotland Yard Mystery— B I P.
Scoundrel, The — Paramount.
Scrooge — Paramount.
Sea Bat, The (Mel- AT)— MGM.
Sea Devils — Continental.
Sea Fury — Tom White.
Sea Ghost — Peerless.
Sea God, The (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Sea Legs (C-AT) — Paramount.
Sea Wolf, The (DAT)— Fox.
Search for Beauty — Paramount.
Secis Beneath — Fox.
*Second Choice (D-AT) — Warner Brothers.
*Second Floor Mystery, The (My-AT)— WB.
Second Hctnd Wife — -Fox.
Second Wife (Mel-AT)— Radio Pictures.
Secret Bride, The — Warner Brothers.
Secret Cal\ — Paramount.
Secret of Madame Blanche — MGM.
Secret of the Blue Room, The — Universal.
Secret of the Chateau — Universal.
Secret of the Loch, The — Associated British.
Secret Service — RKO Radio.
Secret Sinners — Mayfair.
*Secret Six, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Secret Witness — Columbia.
Secrets — United Artists.
Secrets of a Secretary — Paramount.
Secrets of Hollywood — Lester F. Scott.
Secrets of the French Police— RKO Radio.
Secrets of Wu Sin — Chesterfield.
See America Thirst (C-AT) — Universal.
Seed — Universal.
Seeing Hungcu-y — Danubia Pictures.
Self-Defense — Monogram.
*Senor Americamo (W-AT) — Universal.
Senorita — Paramount.
Sensation Hunters — Monogram.
Sensation Seekers — Universal.
Sequoia — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Serenade — Paramount.
Servants' Entrance — Fo.x Films.
Service for Ladies — Paramount -British.
Service for Ladies (reissue) — Paramount.
*Seven Days Leave (D-AT) — Paramount.
*Seven Faces (DAT)— Fox.
Seven Footprints to Satan (ME)— First National.
Seven Keys to Baldpate (My CD-AT)— Radio.
Seven Keys to Bcddpate (reissue) — RKO radio.
70,000 Witnesses — Paramount.
Shadow Between, The — BIP America.
Shadow Laughs, The — Invincible.
Shadow of Doubt — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Shadow of Silk Lennox — Commodore.
Shadow of the Law (D-AT) — Paramount.
Shadow Ranch (W- AT)— Columbia.
Shadows of Sing Sing — Columbia.
"Shady Lady, The (D- Synchronized)— Pathe.
Shakedown, The (DPT)— Universal.
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Sha — Son
Shame — Amkino.
Shame of a Nation— Du World.
Shanghed — Paramount.
ShEuighcii Elxpress — Paramount.
*Shanghai Lady (CD -AT)— Universal.
Shanghai Madness — Fox.
Shanghaied Love — Columbia.
*Shannons of Broadway (C-AT)- Universal.
She-RKO Radio.
*She Couldn't Say No (MC)— Warner Brothers.
She Couldn't Take It— Columbia.
She Done Him Wrong— Paramount.
She Gets Her Man— Universal.
She Goes to War (D-MES)— United Artists.
She Got What She Wanted (D-AT)— Tiffany.
She Had to Choose — Majestic.
She Had to Say Yes— First National.
She Learned About Sailors — Fox Films.
She Loves Me Not — Paramount.
She Made Her Bed — Paramount.
She Mcirried Her Boss — Columbia.
She Shall Have Music— Twickenham.
She Wanted a Millionaire — Fox.
She Was a Lady— Fox Films.
She's My Weakness (CD -AT)— Radio.
Sheer Luck (ME)— Big 4.
Shepherd of the Seven Hills, The— Faith.
Shepherdess' Sweetheart — Frank Norton;
Sherlock Holmes Fox.
Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour— First Division.
Ship Cafe — Paramount.
*Ship from Shanghai, The (DAT)— MGM.
Ship of Wanted Men — Showmen's.
Shipmates — Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
Shipmates Forever — First National.
Ships of Hate — Monogram.
Shock — Monogra:n.
Shoot the Works — Paramount
Shooting Straight— RKO Radio.
Shop Angel — Tower.
Shopworn — Columbia.
Shopworn Angel, The (CD -PT)— Paramount.
Shot Gun Pass — Columbia.
Shot in the Dark, A— Chesterfield.
Should a Girl Marry? (PT-M)-Rayart.
Should Ladies Behave?— MGM.
*Show Boat (DAT)— Universal.
*Show Folks (CD-ME)— Pathe.
Show Girl (CD-ME)— First National.
*Show Girl in Hollywood (D-AT) — First National.
Show of Shows (MC)— Warner Brothers.
Show People (CD-PTE)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Show-Off, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Show Them No Mercy — Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
Shriek in the Night, A— Allied.
Side Show — Warner Brothers.
Side Street (AT)— FBO (Radio).
Side Streets — First National.
Sidewalks of New York — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Sight Unseen I Love You — Casino.
Sign of Four — World Wide.
Sign of the Cross — Paramount.
Silence — Paramount.
Silent Men— Columbia.
Silent Thunder — Tiffany.
Silent Witness, The— Fox.
Silk Express — Warner Brothers.
Silk Hat Kid, The— Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
Silks and Saddles (CD)— Universal.
Silver Bullet— Commodore.
Silver Cord, The— RKO Radio.
Silver Dollar— First National.
Silver Horde (D-AT)— Radio Pictures.
Silver Lining, The — Patrician.
Silver Streak, The— RKO Radio.
*Sin Flood (D -AT) -First National.
Sin of Madelon Claudet, The — MGM.
Sin of Nora Morjm, The — Majestic
Sin Ship, The— RKO Radio.
Sin Sister, The (CD-M)— Fox.
Sin Takes a Holiday (D- AT)— RKO Pathe.
Sin's Pay Day — Mayfair Pictures.
Sing cmd Like It — RKO Radio.
Sing Sing Nights — Monogram.
Sing, Sinner, Sing — Majestic.
*Singer of Seville, The (D-AT)— MGM.
Singing Fool, The (CP-PTME)— WB.
Singing Troubadour — Danubia.
Single Handed Sauiders — Monogram.
Single Sin, The — Titfany.
♦Single Standard, The (D- ME)— MGM.
Sinners Holiday (Mel-AT)— Warner Brothers
Sinners in the Sun — Paramount.
Sins of the Children (D- AT)— MGM.
Sins of the Fathers (D-M) — Paramount.
Sister to Judas — Mayfair.
Sisters (D-AT) — Columbia.
Sisters Under the Skin — Columbia.
Sit Tight — Warner Brothers.
Sitting Pretty — Paramount.
6 Cylinder Love — Fox.
Six Day Bike Rider — First National.
Six Hours to Live — Fox.
Six of a Kind — Paramount.
Sixteen Fathoms Deep — Monogram.
*Skin Deep (D-PT, ME)— Warner Brothers.
Skin Game — Powers Pictures.
*Skinner Steps Out (AT) — Universal.
Skippy — Paramount.
Skybound — Puritan.
Sky Bride — Paramount.
Sky Devils — United Artists.
Sky Hawk (D-AT)— Fox.
Sky Raiders — Columbia.
Sky Spider, The — Mayfair.
Skyline — Fox.
Skyscraper Souls — Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer.
Skyway — Monogram.
Sleepers East — Fox.
Sleeping Car — Gaumont British.
Sleepless Nights — Remington.
Slightly Mcirried — Chesterfield.
*SUghtly Scarlet (D-AT)— Paramount.
Slightly Used (M-)— Warner Brothers.
Slums of Tokio — Moviegraphs.
Smart Girl — Paramount.
Smeu-t Money — Warner Brothers.
Smcirt Womcin — Radio Pictures.
Smarty — Warner Brothers.
Smilin' Through — -Metro - Goldwyn - May er.
*Smiling Irish Eyes (D-AT) — First National.
Smiling Lieutenant, The — Paramount.
Smoke Bellew — First Division.
Smoke Lightning— Fox.
Smokey Smith — Commodore.
Smoking Guns — Universal.
Smoky — Fox.
Sniper, The — Amkino.
So Big — Warner Brothers.
*So Long Letty (D- AT)— Warner Brothers.
So Red the Rose — Paramount.
So This Is Africa — Columbia.
So This Is Arizona — Big 4.
*So This Is College (C-AT)— MGM.
So This Is London (CAT)— Fox.
So You Won't Tiilk- First National.
Sob Sister — Fox.
Social Lion, The (C-AT) — Paramount.
Social Register — Columbia.
Society Doctor — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Society Fever — Grand National.
Society Girl — Fox.
Soldiers of the Storm — Columbia.
Soldier's Plaything, A (CD-AT)— WB.
Soldiers and Women (D-AT)— Columbia.
Solitaire Man — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Sombras de Gloria — Sono Art -World Wide.
Son Daughter — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Son of a Seiilor — First National.
Son of India — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Son of Kong— RKO Radio.
Son of Oklahoma— World Wide.
Son of the Border— RKO Radio.
*Son of the Gods (D-AT)— First National.
Son of the Pl2uns, A — Syndicate Pictures.
Song Is Over, The — Assoc. Cinemas of America.
Song of Happiness — Amkino.
Song of Kentucky, A (DAT)— Fox.
Song of Life — Tobis.
*Song of Love (D-AT) — Columbia.
Song o' My Heart (DAT, S)— Fox.
Song of Songs — Paramount.
Song of the Eagle — Paramount.
*Song of the Flame (DAT)— First National.
Song of the West (O)— Warner Brothers.
Sons of Steel — Chesterfield.
Sons of the Desert — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Sons of the Saddle (W-AT)— Universal.
Song You Gave Me, The— Columbia.
Sooky — Paramount.
*Sophomore, The (C-AT)— Pathe.
Sorrel! and Son— United Artists.
S. O. S. Iceberg — Universal.
Soul of the Slums— Mayfair Pictures.
Soup to Nuts (C-AT)— Fox.
South of Panama— Chesterfield.
South of Sante Fe— Sono Art-World Wide.
South of the Rio Grande— Columbia.
South Sea Adventures— Principal Distrib. Corn.
*South Sea Rose (DAT)— Fox.
Southerner, The— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Soviet Journey— Amkino.
Soviet Russia Through the Eyes of An American
— Imperial.
Soviet Russia Today— Amkino.
Soviet Youth— Amkino.
Soviets on Parade— Kinema trade.
Spanish Cape Mystery, The— Republic.
Speak Easily— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Speakeasy (CD-AT)— Fox.
Special Agent— Warner Brothers.
Speckled Band, The— First Division.
Speed Demon — Columbia.
Speed Madness — Mercury.
Speed WMigs — Columbia.
*Speedway (CD- ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Spell of Tatra. The— Protex.
Sphinx, TTie — Monogram.
Spider, The — Fox.
Spieler, The (PT)— Pathe.
Spirit of Notre Dame— Universal.
Spirit of the West— Allied Pictures.
*Spite Marriage (C-ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Spitfire— RKO Radio.
Splendor— United Artists.
Splinters in the Navy— Claumont- W. & p.
Spoilers (D-AT)— Paramount.
Sporting Blood— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Sporting Chance — Peerless.
Sport Parade— RKO Radio.
Spring Is Here (MC)— First National.
Spring Tonic— Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
Springtime for Henry — Fox.
Spy, TTie — Fox.
'Squall, The (D-AT)— First National.
Squcire Shooter — Columbia.
Square Shoulders (Mel- PT)— Pathe.
Squealer. The (D-AT)- Columbia.
Squaw Man, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Stage Mother — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Stamboul— Paramount- British.
Stamboul Quest— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Stcmd Up and Cheer— Fox.
Star of Midnight— RKO Radio.
Star Packer, The — Monogram.
Star Witness— Warner Brothers.
Stark Mad (Mel -AT)— Warner Brothers.
Stars Over Broadway— Warner Brothers.
State Fair— Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
State Street Sadie (PT-M)— Warner Brothers.
Son — Sun
State Trooper — Columbia.
State's Attorney— RKO Radio.
Steady Company — Universal.
Steamboat Round the Bend— Twentieth Cent.-Fox.
Stepping Out— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Stepping Sisters — Fox.
Stingaree— RKO Radio.
Stoker, The— Allied Pictures.
Stolen Harmony — Paramount.
Stolen Heaven — Paramount.
Stolen Kisses (C-PTME)— Warner Brothers.
Stolen Sweets — Chesterfield.
Stone of Silver Creek — Universal.
Storm, The (DAT)— Universal.
Storm at Daybreak — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Storm Over the Andes — Universal.
Stormy — Universal.
Story of Temple Drake, TTie — Paramount.
Stowaway — Universal.
Straight from the Heart — Universal.
Straight Is the Way — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Straightaway — Columbia.
Str2mded — Warner Brothers.
Strcmge Adventure — Monogram.
Strange Cargo (DAT)— Pathe.
Strange Case of Clara Deane, The — Paramount.
Strange Interlude — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Streinge Justice — RKO Radio.
Strange Love of Molly Louvaun — First National.
Strcuige People — Chesterfield.
Streinge Wives — Universal.
Stranger in Town — Warner Brothers.
Stranger's Return, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Strangers All— RKO Radio.
Strangers in Love — Paramount.
*Strangers May Kiss — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Strangers of the Evening — Tiffany.
Strauss' Great Waltz— Tom Arnold.
Strawberry Roan — Universal.
Streamline Express — Mascot.
Street Angel (D-PTME)— Fox.
Street Girl (AT-S)— FBO (Radio).
*Street of Chance (D-AT)— Paramount.
Streets of Shadows — Big Productions.
Street of Women — Warner Brothers.
Street Scene — United Artists.
Strictly Dishonorable — Universal.
Strictly Dynamite— RKO Radio.
Strictly Illegal — Gaumont British.
Strictly Modem (CD-AT)-First National
Strictly Personal— Paramount.
Strictly Unconventional (CD-AT)— MGM
Strong Boy (DM)— Fox.
Struggle, The— United Artists
Struggle For Life— Foy.
Student Days— Paul Heinz.
Student Tour— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Student's Romance, The— Associated British
Student's Song of Heidelberg— UFA
"Studio Murder Case, The (My-AT)— Paramount
Study in Scarlet, A— World Wide.
Submarine (ME)— Columbia.
Substitute Wife, The— Columbia.
Subway Express — Columbia.
Success at Any Price— RKO Radio.
Successful Calamity, A— Warner Brothers.
Successful Failure, A— Monogram.
Such Is Life— Frank Norton.
•Such Men Are Dangerous (D-AT)— Fox.
Such Women Are Dangerous— Fox.
Sucker Money— Hollywood.
Suicide Fleet— RKO Pathe.
Suicide Squad— Puritan.
Sunday Night When the Vilage Band Plays-
Casino.
Sundown Rider— Columbia.
Sundown Trail— RKO Pathe.
Sunny (D-AT, S)— First National.
'Sunny Side Up (D- AT:)— Fox.
Sunny Skies (CD-AT)— Tiffany.
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Sun — Thu
Sunny Youth — Amkino.
Sunrise (M)— Fox.
Sunrise Trail, The— Tiffany.
Sunset of Power — Universal.
Sunset Pass— Paramount.
Sunset Range— First Division.
Sunset Trail — Tiffany.
Sunshine Susie— Gainsborough.
Supernatural— Paramount.
Superspeed — Columbia.
Sure Shot Dick— RKO Radio.
Surrender — Fox.
Susan Lenox, Her Fall and Rise— MGM.
Susanne Macht Ordnung— Foreign.
Svengali — Warner Brothers.
Swcuiee River — Sono Art-World Wide.
Sweden, Land of the Vikings — Assoc. Cinemas.
Swedenhielms — Scandinavian.
Sweepings — RKO Radio.
SweepstEike Annie — Liberty.
Sweepstcikes — RKO' Patlie.
Sweet Adeline — Warner Brothers.
Sweet Kitty Bellairs (CD-AT)— Warner Brothers.
Sweet Mama (CD-AT)— First National.
Sweet Music — Warner Brothers.
Sweet Stepmother — Danubia.
Sweet Surrender — Universal.
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi, The — Monogram.
Sweethearts and Wives (DAT) — First National.
Sweethearts on Pcu-ade (CD-AT) — Columbia.
'Sweetie (CD-AT) — Paramount.
Swell Head — Columbia.
^Swellhead (CD-AT)— Tiffany.
Swifty — Grand National.
Swing High (CD-AT, S)— RKO Pathe.
Symphony for Living — Invincible.
Symphony in Two Flats — Sono Art-World Wide.
Symphony of Six Million — RKO Radio.
Syncopation — RKO Radio.
^Synthetic Sin (D- ME)— First National.
Ta Galazia Keria — Frank Norton.
Tabu — Paramount.
Tailor Made Man, A— MGM.
Tcike a Chance — Paramount.
Take the Heir (C-ME)— Big 4.
Take the Stand — Liberty Pictures.
Tade of Two Cities, A — Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
Talk of Hollywood (CD-AT)— Sono Art-W. W.
Taming of the Shrew (C-AT) — United Artists.
Tcuning the Jungle — Invincible.
Tangled Destinies — Mayfair.
Tangled Fortunes — Big Four Film Corp.
Tcinned Legs — RKO Radio.
Tarnished Lady, The — Paramount.
Tarzan and His Mate — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Tcu-zcui, The Ape Mcui — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Tcu-zcm the Fearless — Principal.
Taxi — Warner Brothers.
Taxi 13— RKO.
Telegraph Treiil, The — Warner Brothers.
Tell Tale Heart— Du World.
Tempest (ME)— United Artists.
Tempest, The— UFA.
*Temple Tower (Mel-AT)— Fox.
Temptation (D-AT)— Columbia.
Temptation's Workshop — Mayfair.
Ten Cents a Dance — Columbia.
Ten Dollar Raise— Fox Films.
Ten Minute Alibi— British Lion.
Ten Nights in a Barroom — Goetz.
Tenderfoot, The— First National.
Tenderloin (PT-M)— Warner Brothers.
Terra Madre— Transcontinental.
Terror, The (AT)— Warner Brothers.
Terror Abo£u-d — Paramount.
Terror of the Plains— Commodore.
Terror Trail, The — Universal.
Tess of the Storm Country — Fox.
Texan, The (D-AT) — Paramount.
Texcis Bcid Man — Universal.
Texas Buddies — World Wide.
Texas Cyclone — Columbia.
TexEis Gun-Fighter — Tiffany.
Texas Pioneers — Monogram.
Texcis Ramblers, The — Spectrum
Texas Ranger — Columbia.
Texas Terror — Republic.
Thzmks a Million — Twentieth Century -Fox.
Thark — British and Dominions.
That Blonde (PT)— Universal.
That's Gratitude — Columbia.
That's My Boy — Columbia.
Theft of the Mona Lisa — Tobis.
Their Big Moment— RKO Radio.
Their Mad Money — Fox.
Their Own Desire — MGM.
There Goes the Bride — Gaumont British.
There's Always Tomorrow — Universal.
These CheUTning People — Paramount.
They Are Looking Up — Gaumont British.
They Call It Sin— First National.
*They Had to See Paris (CD-AT)— Fox.
They Just Held to Get Married— Universal.
They Never Come Back — Artclass.
Thin Man, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Third Alarm, The (Mel-AT)— Tiffany.
Thirteen Women— RKO Radio.
Thirteenth Chair (Mel-AT)— MGM.
Thirteenth Guest — Monogram.
Thirty Day Princess— Paramount.
Thirty Days — Patrician.
Thirty-Nine Steps, The — GB Pictures.
This Day jmd Age — Paramount.
This Is Heaven (D-ME)— United Artists.
This Is the Life — Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
This Is the Night — Paramount.
*This Mad World (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
This Man Is Mine— RKO Radio.
TTiis Modem Age — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
This Reckless Age — Paramount.
This Side of Heaven — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
TTiis Sporting Age — Columbia.
*This Thing Called Love (CD-AT)— RKO Pathe.
This Week of Grace — Radio.
This Woman Is Mine— Paramount.
Thoroughbred (AT) — Tiffany.
Those Three French Girls (CAT, S)— MGM.
Those We Love — Tiffany.
*Those Who Dance (Mel-AT)— Warner Brothers.
$1,000 a Minute— Republic.
Three Castles — Allied Pictures.
Three- Cornered Moon — Paramount.
Three Faces East (D-AT) — Warner Brothers.
Three From Filling Station — UFA.
3 Gir's Lost — Fox.
365 Nights in Hollywood — Fox Films.
TTjree Kids and a Queen — Universal.
Three Live Ghosts (CD-AT)— United Artists.
Three Loves — Warner Brothers.
Three Men Under the Snow — Hungaria.
Three Musketeers, The — RKO Radio.
Three On a Honeymoon — Fox.
Three On a Match — First National.
Three Passions (D-ME) — United Artists.
*Three Sisters (D-AT)— Fox.
Three Songs About Lenin — Amkino.
Three Wise Girls — Columbia.
Three Who Loved— RKO Radio.
TTirill Hunter, The — Columbia.
Thrill of Youth— Chesterfield.
Throne of the Gods — First Division.
*Through Different Eyes (DAT)— Fox.
Through the Centuries — Beacon.
Throwback, The — Universal.
Thunder Below — Paramount.
Thunder God — Crescent.
Thunder in the East -United Artists.
Thunder in the Night — Twentieth Cent. -Fox.
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Thunder Mountain — Tweiitkth Century -Fox.
Thunder Over Mexico — Principal.
Thunderbolt — Regal.
"Thunderbolt (DAT)— Paramount.
Thundering Herd, The — Paramount.
Thunderstorm — Amkino.
Ticket to a Crime — Syndicate.
Tide of Elmpire (M-ME) — Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
*Tiger Rose (D-AT) — Warner Brothers.
Tiger Shark — First National.
Tillie and Gus — Paramount.
Tilly of Bloomsbury — Sterling.
Timber War — Ambassador.
Time, Place and the Girl, The (DAT)— WB.
Times Square (CD-PI")— Gotham.
Times Squcu-e Lady — MGM.
Tip Off, The— RKO Pathe.
*To the South Seas (Trav-PT, M)— TPE.
*Toast of the Legion (DAT)— FN.
To Beat the Band— RKO Radio.
Today — Majestic.
Today We Live — Metro- Goldwyn -Mayer.
Together We Live — Columbia.
Toilers, The (PT-M)— Tiffany-Stahl.
Tol'able David (DAT)— Columbia.
Toll of the Desert — Commodore.
ToUe Bomberg — Casino.
Tom Brown of Culver — Universal.
Tom Sawyer (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Tombstone Cemyon- World Wide.
Tombstone Terror — Commodore.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow — Paramount.
Tomorrow at Seven— RKC) Radio.
Tomorrow's Youth — Monogram.
'Toniffht at Twelve (CD-AT)— Universal.
Tonight Is Ours — Paramount.
Tonight or Never — United Artists.
Too Busy to Work — Fox.
Too Many Cooks — Radio Pictures.
Too Much Hcirmony — Paramount.
Too Tough to Kill — Columbia.
Too Young to Marry — First National.
Top Hat— RKO Radio.
Top Speed (C-AT)— First National.
Topaze— RKO Radio.
Torch Singei — Paramount.
To the Last Man — Paramount.
Touchdown — Para moun t .
Tracy Rides — Commodore Pictures.
Trader Horn — Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer.
Trail Beyond, The — Monogram.
Trail Drive, The — Universal.
*Trail of '98, The (D-ME)— MGM.
Trcdl of Terroi — Supreme.
Trailing the KiUer— World Wide.
*Trailing Trouble (W-AT)— Universal.
Trail's End— Mitchell Leichter-Beaumont.
Trails of Danger (WAT)— Big 4.
Trails of the Golden West— Cosmos Exchange.
Trails of the Wild— Ambassador.
Transatlauitic — Fox.
Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round— United Artists.
Transatlcmtic Tunnel — Gaumont British.
Transgression— RKO Radio.
Transient Lady — Universal.
Trapeze — Protex.
Trapped — Big 4.
Trapped in a Submcu-ine— BIP America.
Trapped in Tia Juana — Mayfair.
Traveling Husbands — RKO Radio.
Traveling Ssdeslady— First National.
Trecison — Col u m b i a .
Treasure, The— Film Arts Guild.
Treasure Islauid — Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer.
Trent's Last Case (Mv PT ME)— Fox
♦Trespasser, The (DAT)— United Artists.
♦Trial Marriage (DTME)— Columbia.
Trial of Mary Dugan, The (DAT) MGM.
Trial of Viviein Ware, The— Fox.
Trick for Trick — Fox.
Trigger Tricks (WAT)— Universal.
Triumph of Sherlock Holmes— Gaumont British.
*Troopers Three (DAT)— Tiffany.
Trouble Busters— Majestic.
Trouble in Paradise— Paramount.
True Heaven (D-M)- Fox.
True to the Navy (CD-AT, S)— Paramount.
Tnmipet Blows, The— Paramount.
Trusty Triggers— Artclass.
Truth About Africa, The— Wm. Alexander.
Truth About Hollywood— RKO Pathe.
Truth About Youth (DAT)— First National.
Tugboat Annie MGAI.
Tumbling Tumbleweeds — Republic.
Turkey Time — Gaiunont British.
Turn Back the Clock -Metro-Goldwyu-Mayer.
Turn of the Tide — British National.
Twentieth Century — Columbia.
Twenty-four Hours — Paramount.
Twenty Million Sweethccu-ts — First National.
20,000 Yecirs in Sing Sing — First National.
*Twin Beds (C-PT, ME)— First National.
Twin Husbands — Invincible.
Two Against the World — Warner Brothers.
Two Alone— RKO' Radio.
Two Fisted — Paramount.
Two-Fisted Justice — Monogram.
Two-Fisted Law — Columbia.
Two for Tonight — Paramount.
*Two-Gim Man, The — Tiffany.
Two Heads on a Pillow — Liberty.
Two Hearts in Harmony — Associated British.
Two Hearts in Waltz Time — Assoc. Cin. of Amer.
Two Hearts That Beat As One- UFA-Protex.
Two Kinds of Women — Paramount.
Two Lovers (ME) — United Artists.
Two Men and a Maid (PT)— Tiffany-Stahl.
*Two O'clock in the Morning (My-At) — Syndicate.
Two Orphcuis, The — Blue Ribbon Photoplays.
Two Seconds — First National.
Two Sinners — Republic.
Two Souls — Capital Films.
*Two Weeks Off (CD-ME)— First National.
Two White Arms— MGM-British.
Two Worlds— E. A. Dupont.
U
Unctsheuned — Metro -Goldwyn -Mayer.
Uncertciin Lady — Universal.
Uncle Moses— Yiddish Talking Pictures.
Uncle Tom's Cabin — Universal.
♦Under a Texas Moon (FAT, S)— WB.
Under Cover Man — Paramount.
Under Eighteen — Warner Brothers.
Under Montana Skies (CD-AT)— Tiffany.
Under Pressure — Fox Films.
Under Suspicion — Fox.
Under Texas Skies (WAT)— Syndicate.
Under the Pampas Moon — Fox.
Under the Tonto Rim — Paramount.
Undertow (DAT) — Universal.
Unexpected Father, The — Universal.
Unfeiithful — Paramount.
Unfinished Symphony — Gaumont British.
Unfortunate Bride, The — Judea.
Unholy Garden — United Artists.
Unholy Love — Allied.
Unholy Three, The (MelAT)— MGM.
Union Depot — First National.
Unknown Blonde: See "Broken Lives."
Unknown Soldier Speciks, The — Lincoln Prods.
Unknown Valley Columbia.
Unknown Womaui — Columbia.
Untamed (D-AT)— Artclass.
Untamed (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Untamed Africa — Warner Brothers.
Unwelcome Stranger, The — Columbia.
Unwritten Law, The — Majestic.
Up and Up, The (DAT)— Universal.
Up for Murder — Universal.
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Up— Whi
Up for the Cup — Gaumont British.
Upland Rider, The (W)— First National.
Up Pops the Devil — Paramount.
Upper World— Warner Brothers.
Upright Sinner, The— European Films.
Up the Congo (Trav-PT)— Sono Art- World Wide.
Up the River (C-AT)— Fox.
Uptown New York— World Wide.
U. S. C. vs. Notre Dame— Sono Art-World Wide.
»Utah Kid, The (W-AT)— Tiffany.
V
Vagabond King, The (DPT, ME)— Paramount.
Vagabond Lady — Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer.
Vagabond Lover — RKO Radio.
Valiant, The (AT)— Fox.
Valley of Wanted Men — Ambassador -Conn.
Vampire Bat, The — Majestic.
Vanessa: Her Love Story— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Vanishing Frontier — Paramount.
Veuiishing Men — Monogram.
Vanishing Riders, The — Spectrum.
Vajiity Fair — Allied Pictures.
Vanity Street — Columbia.
Varsity (D-PTME)— Paramount.
♦Veiled Woman, The (DM, S)— Fox.
*Vengecmce (D-AT) — (Tolumbia.
*Venus (ME)— United Artists.
Very Honorable Guy, A — First National.
Very Idea, The (AT)— FBO (Radio).
Via Pony Express — Majestic.
Vice Squad, The — Paramount.
Victims of Persecution — Bud Pollard.
Victor and Victoria — UFA.
Victoria and Her Husssir — Kinematrade.
Viennese Nights — Warner Bros.
•Viking, The (D-ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Vikmg, The— J. D. Williams.
Village Tale— RKO Radio.
Virginia Judge, The — Paramount.
*Virginiam, The (D-AT) — Paramount.
Virgins of Bcdi — Principal.
Virtue — Columbia.
•Virtuous Husband (CD-AT) — Universal.
Virtuous Sin, The (D-AT) — Paramount.
Viva Villa — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Voice in the Night — Columbia.
•Voice of the City, The (DAT)— MGM.
Volga Volga — Kinematrade.
Voltaire — Warner Bros.
W
"W" Plan, The— Radio Pictures.
•Wagon Master, The (W-ME)— Universal.
Wagon Wheels — Paramount.
WzJte Up and Dream — Universal.
•Wall Street (D- AT)— Columbia.
Walls of Gold— Fox.
Waltz by Strauss, A— Capital Films.
Waltz Time — Gaumont British.
Waltz Time in Vienna— UFA.
Wandering Jew, The— JA. (R) October 20. 1933.
Wandering Jew, The — Olympic Pictures. (R) Tan.,
1935.
Wanderer of the Wasteland — Paramount.
Waning Sex, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Wanted: See "Elinor Norton."
Wcu- Correspondent — Columbia.
War is a Racket— Eureka Productions.
War Nurse (D-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
War of the Range— Freuler.
Warming Up (D-ME)— Paramount.
Warrior's Husband, The— Fox.
War's End— Capital.
Washington Masquerade — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Washington Merry Go Roimd— Columbia.
Water Gypsies — Stanley.
Waterfront (CO-ME)— First National.
Waterfront Lady — Mascot.
Waterloo Bridge — Universal.
Way Back Home— RKO Radio.
Way Down East— Twentieth (Century -Fox.
Way for a Sailor (CD-AT)— MGM.
Way of AU Men, The (DAT)— First National.
Way Out West (C-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Way to Love, The — Paramount.
WaywcU-d — Paramount.
We Live Again — United Artists.
•Weary River (Mel-TME)— First National.
Wedding Bells (DAT)— First National.
Wedding March, The (D-ME)— Paramount.
Wedding Night, The — United Artists.
Wedding Rehearsal — Du VV'orld.
Wedding Rehearsal — London Film. August 13,
1932.
Wednesday's Child— RKO Radio.
Week-End Meu-riage — First National.
Week Ends Only — Fox.
•Welcome Danger (C-AT) — Paramount.
Welcome Home — Twentieth Century-Fox.
We're in the Money — Warner Bros.
We're Not Dressing — Paramount.
We're Only Human— RKO Radio.
We're Rich Again— RKO Radio Pictures.
Werewolf of London — Universal.
West of Broadway — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
West of Cheyenne — Syndicate.
West of Singapore— Monogram. (R) January 31
1933. Betty Compson. (SRj April 15, 1933.
West of the Divide — Monogram.
West of the Pecos— RKO Radio Pictures.
West of Zanzibcu- (D) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
West Point of the Air — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Western Code, The — Columbia.
Western Courage— Columbia.
Western Frontier — Columbia.
Western Justice — Commodore.
Western Limited, The — Monogram.
Westerner, The — Columbia.
Westward Bound — Syndicate.
Westwau-d Ho — Republic Pictures.
Westward Passage— RKO Pathe.
Wet Peu-ade, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Whcirf Angel — Paramount.
What a Man Can (CD-AT;- Sono Art- World
Wide.
What a Widow (CD-AT)— United Artists.
What Every Woman Knows— MGM.
•What Men Want (CD-AT)— Universal.
What! No Beer?— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
What Price Decency? — Equitable.
What Price Hollywood— RKO Pathe.
What Price Innocence? — Columbia.
What's Your Racket?— May fair.
•Wheel of Ufe (DAT)— Paramount.
Wheels of Destiny — Universal.
When a Feller Needs a Friend — MGM.
When a Man Rides Alone — Freuler.
When a Man Sees Red — Universal.
When a Maoi's a Man — Fox.
When Caesar Ran a Newspaper (AT) — Paramounl
Pictures.
When Ladies Meet— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pic-
tures.
When Strangers Marry — Columbia.
When Strcingers Meet — Liberty.
•When You Give Your Heart Away (CD-AT)-
UFA.
Where Are Your Children? — Artclass.
•Where East is East (D-PT)— MGM.
Where Sinners Meet — RKO Radio.
While Pcu-is Sleeps — Fox.
While the City Sleeps (MD)— MGM.
While the Patient Slept— First National.
Whip, The (D ME)— First National.
Whipsaw — Me t ro - Goldwyn -Mayer.
Whirlpool — Columbia.
Whirlwind, The — Columbia.
Whispering Smith Speaks — Twentieth Cen.-Fox.
Whispering Winds (D-PTS)— Tiffany.
•Whispers — United Artists.
Whistlin' Dan— Tiffany.
Whistling in the Dark— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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White Cockatoo — Warner Bros.
*White Devil— UFA.
White Ecigle — Columbia.
White Face — Gainesborough- British.
White Heat— T. D. Trop.
White Hell of Pitz Palu (D-AT)— Universal.
White Lies — Columbia.
*White Outlaw (WC-ME)— Universal.
White Parade, The— Fox.
White Renegade — Artclass Pictures.
White Shadows in the South Seas (Mel-PTME)-
M et ro - Gold wyn- Mayer.
White Shoulders— RKO Radio.
White Sister, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
White Woman — Paramount.
White Zombie — United Artists.
Whole Town's Talking, The — Columbia.
Whom the Gods Destroy — Columbia.
Whoopee (MC)— United Artists.
Why Be Good? (ME)— First National.
Why Bring that Up (COAT)— Paramount.
Why Leave Home (MC)— Fo.x.
Wicked — Fox.
Wicked Angel, The — Columbia.
Wicked Woman — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Wide Open (CD -AT)— Warner Bros.
Widow from Chicago, The (DAT)— FN.
Widow in Scarlet — May fair.
Wien Du Stadt Der Lieder — Protex Films.
Wild Boy — Gaumont British.
Wild Boys of the Road— First National.
Wild Cargo— RKO Radio.
Wild Company (Mel-AT)— Fox.
Wild Girl- Fox.
Wild Gold— Fox.
Wild Horse — Allied Pictures.
Wild Horse Mesa — Paramount.
Wild Men of Kalihari Trav.PT. M)— TPE.
*Wild Orchids (D-ME)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
•Wild Party, The (CD-AT)— Paramount.
Wild West Whoopee— Allied.
Wilderness Mail — Ambassador.
Win that Girl (CD)— Fox.
Wind, The (D) — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Wine, Women cuid Song — I. E. Chadwick.
Wings (D-ME)— Paramount.
Wings in the Dctrk — Paramount.
Wings of Adventure (Mel-AT)— Tiffany.
Wings Over Ethiopia — Paramount.
Wings Over Everest — Gaumont British.
Winner Teike All — Warner Brothers.
Winning Ticket, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
*Wise Girls (CD-AT)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Wiser Sex, The — Paramount.
Witching Hour, The — Paramount.
*With Byrd at the South Pole (Trav-PT) Para.
With Williamson Beneath the Sea — Principal.
Without Children — Liberty.
Without Honors — Artclass.
Without Regret — Paramount.
Wives Bewcire! — Regent.
•Wolf of Wall Street, The (D-AT)— Paramount.
Wolf Riders — Commodore.
Wolf Song (CD -PT)— Paramount.
Wolves of the Underworld — Regal.
Woman Accused, The — Paramount.
Woman Between— RKO Radio.
Womem Commands, A — RKO Radio.
Womem Condemned — Marcy Pictures.
Womem Decides, The — Powers.
Woman Disputed, (ME) — United Artists.
Woman from Hell (M) — Fox.
Woman from Monte Carlo — First National.
Woman from Moscow (ME) — -Paramount.
Womzm Hungry— First National.
Womcm I Stole, The — Columbia.
WhI— Zoo
Womsm in Chains— Associated Radio-British.
Womjui in Command, The — Gaumont British.
Woman in Red, The— First National.
Woman in Room 13— Fox.
Woman in the Chair, The — Majestic.
Woman in the Dark— RKO Radio.
Woman of Affairs (M)— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Woman of Experience— RKO Pathe.
•Woman Racket, The (DAT)— MGM.
•Woman to Woman (D-AT)— Tiffany.
Woman Trap (AT)— Paramount.
Woman Unafraid— Goldsmith.
Womem Wanted — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Womam's Mem — Monogram.
Women Everywhere (Mel-AT, S) — Fox.
Women Go on Forever — Tiffany.
Women in His Life, The — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Women Love Once — Paramount.
Women Men McU-ry— Headline.
Women Must Dress — Monogram.
Women of All Nations — Fox.
Women They Talk About (PT-M)— WB.
Women Who Play — Paramount -British.
Women Won't Tell — Chesterfield.
Wonder Bar — First National.
•Wonder of Women, The (DPT, ME)— MGM.
•Words and Music (CD-AT)— Fox.
Working Girls— Paramount.
Working Man, The — Warner Bros.
World Accuses, The — Chesterfield.
World and the Flesh — Paramount.
World Changes, The — First National.
World Gone Mad, The — Majestic.
World in Revolt, The— Du World.
World Moves On, The — Fox.
Worst Woman in Paris? — Fox.
Would You Believe It (C-ME)— Big 4.
•Wrecker, The (D-ME)— Tiffany.
Wrecker, The — Columbia.
Wreckers, The — Excellent.
X Marks the Spot — Tiffany.
Yankee Don — Richard Talmadge Productions.
Yellow Ticket— Fox.
Yes Mr. Brown — United Artists.
Yiddish Mama — Judea Films.
Yorck — Protex.
You Belong to Me — Paramount.
You Can't Buy Everything — MGM.
You Can't Buy Love (PT)— Universal.
You Made Me Love You — Majestic.
Young America — Fox.
Young and Beautiful — Mascot.
Young As You Feel — Fox.
Yoimg Blood — Monogram.
Young Bride— RKO Pathe.
•Young Desire (DAT)— Universal.
•Young Eagles (D-AT) — Paramount.
Young Forest — Golden State.
Young Man of Manhattan (CD-AT) — Paramount.
•Young Nowheres (D- AT)— First National.
Young Sinners — Fox.
Young Woodley (D-AT)— B.I. P.
Younger Generation, The (PT-ME)— Col.
You Saud a Mouthful — First National.
Your Uncle Dudley — Twentieth Century-Fox.
You're Telling Me — Paramount.
Youth of Maixim, The — Amkino.
Z
Zappatore — Napoli.
Zigeunerbluth — 86th Street Corp.
Zoo in Budapest— Fox.
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Stories and Plays Bought
In Thirteen Months
Producers' purchases of published and original
stories, novels and plays beginning with April,
193 6, and up to May, 1957, are listed on the
following pages, by titles:
ABYSMAL BRUTE, novel, by Jack London, ac-
quired by Universal for production by Trem
Carr, starring John Wayne.
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN, original, by Paul
Perez, Ewart Adamson and Arthur Herman,
purchased by Chesterfield-Invincible, for Onslow
Stevens, Kay Linaker and Noel Madison; pro-
duction by Lon Young; supervision by Maury
Cohen.
ACCUSED, original, purchased by Criterion
Films (United Artists), for Douglas Fairbanks,
Jr., and Dolores Del Rio; direction by Thorn-
ton Freeland; production by Douglas Fairbanks,
Jr.
ACROSS THE AISLE, original, by W. R. Bur-
nett, purchased by Twentieth Century -Fox, for
Michael Whelan and Gloria Stewart; production
by Sol Wurtzel; screen play by Lew Breslow.
ACTION FOR SLANDER, novel, by Mary Borden,
bought by Alexander Korda for production by
London Films.
ADA BEATS THE DRUM, play, by John Kirk-
patrick, purchased by MGM.
ADVENTURE IN MANHATTAN, story, by May
Edginton, with screen adaptation by Jack Kirk-
land, acquired by Columbia Pictures to star Jean
Arthur with Joel McCrea.
ADVENTURE'S END, original story, by Ben
Ames Williams, adapted for the screen by Scot
Dowling, acquired by Universal.
ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, novel by
Mark Twain, purchased by David O. Selznick
of Selznick -International.
AH, MISS KEIANE, magazine story, by Grace
Sartwell Mason, purchased by Paramount for
Virginia Weidler and Billy Lee; production by
A. M. Botsford.
AIR MINDED, original, by Eddie Moran, pur-
chased by Radio; screen play by Eddie Moran.
ALCAZAR, original story, by John Wayne and J.
Carter Herman, based on the siege of the Span-
ish fortress, acquired by Trem Carr for produc-
tion by Universal, starring John Wayne.
ALGERIA, operetta, by Victor Herbert and the
late Glen MacConaugh, bought by MGM.
ALL SCARLET, original by Damon Runyon,
purchased by Radio.
ALL STEAMED UP, novel, by David Garth,
bought by MGM.
ALL THE BROTHERS WERE VALIANT, novel,
by Ben Ames Wilhams, bought by MGM.
ALL THIS CONFUSION, magazine story, by
Richard Macauley, bought by David L. Loew for
the second of the series of Joe E^ Brown pictures
for Radio release.
ALL TO YOU. original, purchased by Leichter
Productions, for Margaret Morris.
AMERICAN LEGION, original story, by Martin
Mooney, bought by Columbia.
AMERICAN PLAN, play by Manuel Seff, bought
by Paramount.
AND SUDDEN DEATH, book and magazine
article (title purchased only), taken by Para-
mount, for Frances Drake, Randolph Scott and
Charles Quigley.
ANGEL, original story, by Melchoir Lengyel, ac-
quired by Paramount to star Marlene Dietrich.
Screen play by Samson Raphaelson. Producer,
Ernst Lubitsch.
ANGEL MAKING MUSIC, novel, by Ferenc Mol-
nar, bought by Samuel Goldwyn.
ANGLE SHOOTER, unpublished story, by Adela
Rogers St. John, before publication in "Cos-
mopolitan." By First National.
ANOTHER BOSS, original, purchased by Leich-
ter Productions, for Conway Tearle.
APACHE TRAIL, original story, by Tom Gibson,
bought by Reliable Pictures.
APPLE A DAY, AN, original story, by Jerry
Wald and Bert Granet, bought by Radio.
ARIZONA MAHONEY. written by Joe Cook as
an original, acquired by Paramount to star
Robert (iummings under direction of James
Hogan.
ARM OF THE LAW. original by Bert Glennon,
cameraman under contract to Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox.
ARMORED CAR, original story, by William A.
Pierce, dealing with the transportation of gold
bullion, bought by Universal.
ARMORED TAXI, original story, by Jack An-
drews, purchased by Twentieth Century -Fox.
AROUSE AND BEWARE, novel, by MacKinley
Kantor, bought by MGM.
AS BEFORE BETTER THAN BEFORE, play,
by Luisi Pirandello, bought by Universal,
ASCENDING DRAGON, THE, play, by Frederick
Tackson, bought by Paramount for production by
B. P. Schulberg.
AS GOOD AS MARRIED, original, by Norman
Krasna and Eddie Buzzell, purchased by Uni-
versal; production and direction by Lynn Star-
ling; screen play by Mr. Buzzell and Mr.
Starling.
ASIA ROARS, original story, by CTyde E. Elliott,
who will produce in conjunction with Burroughs-
Tarzan.
ASSASSINS, original (known as "Flirting with
Fate," as a silent production), purchased by
Radio, for Joe Penner and "Parkyakarkas."
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AT YOUR SERVICE, MADAME, magazine story,
by Jack O'Dibbell, purchased by Paramount,
for production by William LeBaron.
AUU> LANG SYNE, original, purchased by
FitzPatrick Pictures.
AWFUL TRUTH, THE, play, by Arthur Richninn,
bought by Columbia.
AY TANK AY GO, original, story, by John Grey,
bought by Columbia to star El Brendel.
B ABOVE C, original, by Arthur Sheekman and
Dalton Trumbo, bought by MGM.
BABY MINE, play, by Margaret Mayo, bought
by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
BACKFIRE, story by Peter B. Kyne, acquired by
Maurice Conn for Conn Studios, to star Frankie
Darro and Kane Richmond.
BAD MAN'S TERRITORY, original story, by
Marion Jackson, bought by Warners to star Dick
Foran and Linda Perry.
BALLYHOO ARTIST, original story, by Arthur
T. Herman, bought by Radio.
BARD OF AVON, original, based on the life of
Shakespeare, purchased by FitzPatrick Pictures.
BARELY A LADY, original by Lawrence Saun-
ders, purchased by Paramount.
BARRIERS BURNED AWAY, original story,
adapted from "Chicago Fire," by E. P. Roe,
bought by Twentieth Century- Fox.
BEAUTY AND BRAINS, original story, from
the pen of Felix Jackson, acquired by Universal.
BEAUTY, INCORPORATED, original, by M.
Coates Webster and Clarence Upson Young,
purchased by Radio.
BEAUTY RACKET, novel, by Charles S. Strong,
acquired by Imperial Pictures.
BEAUTY SCOUTING BEAUTY, original, by
William Anthony McGuire, acquired by Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer.
BEHOLD THE BRIDEGROOM, play, by George
Kelly, purchased by Radio for Herbert Marshall
and Barbara Stanwyck; production by Robert
Sisk.
BELLED PALM, THE, magazine story, by Allan
Vaughan Elston, published in "Cosmopolitan
Magazine." acquired by W. Ray Johnston of
Sterling Pictures.
BELLS OF ST. MARY'S, original, purchased by
FitzPatrick Pictures.
BELOVED, novel by Gasoir Owski. purchased by
MGM, to star Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer.
BENEDICT ARNOLD, original, by Albert
Shelby Levino, purchased by Paramount, for
Claudette Colbert and Randolph Scott; produc-
tion and direction by Wesley Ruggles.
BENGAL KILLER, original, by Earl Fenton,
purchased by Warners, for Barton MacLane.
BETTING FEVER, original story, by Charles
Lederer and Edwin Gelsey, acquired by Para-
mount.
BEYOND THE SOUND OF THE MACHINE
GUNS, original magazine story, by Llewellyn
Hughes, published in Century Magctzine. Bought
by Paramount as 3. tentative vehicle for George
Raft, Fred McMurray, Carey Grant and Ran-
dolph Scott. Production by William LeBaron.
BICYCLE MADE FOR TWO, original purchased
by London Films (United Artists), for Ralph
Richardson and Lawrence Olivier; production
by Alexander Korda ; direction by Rene Clair.
BIG, magazine story, by Owen Francis, purchased
by Universal, for Victor McLaglen; screen play
by Owen Francis and Louis Foster.
BIG GAME, original, by Francis Wallace, pur-
chased by Radio; production by Pandro Ber-
man; screen play by Irwin Shaw.
BILLY THE KID, original, purcha.sed by Re-
public.
BIRTH OF A HERO, magazine story, by Alice
Duer Miller, purchased by Columbia.
BLACK LEGION, original, purchased by War-
ners.
BLIND DATE, original story, by Leona Dalrym-
ple, bought by Monogram.
BLOOD LINES, original, purchased by Warners.
for Patricia Ellis and Donald Woods; direction
by William Clemens.
BLUE BLOOD, original story, by Myles Connelly,
bought by MGM.
BODY SNATCHER, magazine story, by Theodore
Tinsley, purchased by Columbia.
BOOLOO, original story, by Walter Post, acquired
by Paramount for production by Clyde E. Elliott
in the Malayan Peninsula with Colin Tapley star-
red, others in cast to be natives.
BOOTS AND SADDLES, story, by Zane Grey,
bought by Principal Pictures, for release through
Twentieth Century-Fox.
BORDER PATROLMAN, original by Dan Jarett
and Ben Cohen, purchased by Columbia.
BORN LUCKY, original story, by Arthur T.
Horman, bought by Invincible Pictures.
BORN TO DANCE, original musical, by Tack
McGowan and Sid Silvers, purchased by MGM,
for Eleanor Powell; direction by Roy Del Ruth;
music by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed.
BORROWED TIME, original story, by Martin
Mooney and Arthur T. Horman, acquired by
Universal.
BOY BLUE, original story, by Lorlen Brent, Los
Angeles school teacher, to Sol Lesser as a star-
ring vehicle for Bobby Breen.
BOY MEETS GIRL, current Broadway legitimate
theatre hit, by Sam and Bella Spewack, bought
by Warners.
BREEZY KID STEPS OUT, THE, original by
Damon Runyon published in Collier's Magazine.
acquired by Halperin Brothers for distribution
by Television Pictures, Inc.
BRIDE FOR HENRY, A, magazine story, by
Josephine Bentham, bought by Monogram.
BRIDGE IN THE SKY, original, by Grace Hor-
ton, acquired by Radio as a possible starring
vehicle for Katharine Hepburn.
BRING ME HIS EARS, book, by Clarence Mul-
ford, purchased by Harry Sherman (Paramount
release), for William Boyd, Jimmy Ellison and
George Hayes.
BRISTOL, THE BLUNDERER, magazine story,
acquired by George Hirliman for release through
Radio.
BROADWAY AFTERNOON, magazine story, by
Matt Taylor, purchased by Paramount, for
Akim TamirofF, Kent Taylor and Terry Walker:
production by A. M. Botsford.
BROADWAY CHISELERS, original story, by An-
drew Stone, acquired by Grand National.
BULLDOG DRUMMOND, by H. C. McNeile.
rights to three novels acquired by Paramount.
BULLDOG EDITION, newspaper background
story, acquired by Republic to star Ray Walker
under Charles Lament's direction.
BUT IT'S MY TOWN, original story, by Milt
Gross and Charles Sherman, acquired by 20th
Centurv-Fox.
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BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT, original, by
Gene Markey, purchased by Radio, ior Joan
Bennett and Fred Stone; production by Edward
Kaufman.
CALL IT A DAY, play, purchased by Warners.
CALL IT A NIGHT, original, purchased by
Leichter Productions, for Margaret Morris.
CALL ME ARIZONA, acquired by Grand National
for production, by iidward i-inney, starring Tex
K.itter. Direction by Jolin f. McCarthy.
CAN THIS BE DIXIE, acquired by Paramount
to star Jane Withers.
CAPTAIN'S TABLE, original, purchased by
FitzPatrick Pictures.
CARtER IN C MAJOR, novel, by James M. Cain,
bought by Twentieth Century -Fox.
CAREER WOMAN, original by Gene Fowler,
bought by 2Uth Century -Fox to star Claire Tre-
vor.
CARELESS RAPTURE, original story, by Edwin
Justus Mayer and Franz Shulz, acquired by
Paramount.
CASE OF THE CARETAKER'S CAT, by Erie
Stanley Gardner, acquired by First National.
CASE OF THE CONSTANT GOD, Cosmopolitan
Magcizme story by Ruius King, acquired by
Universal to star Boris Karloff under the direc-
tion of Lewis R. Foster.
CASE OF THE DANGEROUS DOWAGER,
original by Erie Stanley Gardner, writer of Perry
Mason mystery stories, bought by Warners.
CASINO, original story, by Denison Clift, bought
by Warners, to star Edward G. Robinson and
Ruby Keeler.
CASTLES IN SPAIN, original, by Clifford Odets
and Lewis Milestone, bought by Walter Wanger,
to star Madeleine Carroll.
CAVALIER OF TENNESSEE, by Meredith
Nicholson, bought by Columbia.
CAVIAR FOR HIS EXCELLENCY, unpublished
novel by Charles G. Booth, bought by Para-
mount.
CERTIFIED, original story, by Willoughby Spey-
ers, bought by Radio.
CHAINED LIGHTNING, acquired by Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer, cast includes Betty Furness,
Stuart Erwin, Edmund Gwenn and Robert Arm-
strong.
CHALK DUST, play purchased by Columbia.
CHAMPAGNE WALTZ, original (formerly known
as "Opera versus Jazz"), by Frederick Hazlett
Brennan, purchased by Paramount, for Gladys
Swarthout; production by Harlan Thompson,
with George Raft and Jack Oakie supporting
Miss Swarthout; screen play by Don Hartman
and Frank Butler.
CHANNEL CROSSING, original story, by Verne
Whitehead, bought by Universal.
CHARLIE CHAN AT COLLEGE, original, by
Helen Logan, bought by Twentieth Century -Fox
for production by Sol Wurtzel, starring Warner
Oland.
CHARLIE CHAN ON BROADWAY, original, by
Helen Logan, obtained by Twentieth Century -
Fox, to star Warner Oland in another of the
series.
CHEYENNE RIDES AGAIN, original, by Basil
Dickey, acquired by Sam Katzman of Victory
Pictures as the third of a series starring Tom
Tyler.
CHINA BANDIT, original story, by Crane Wilbur,
bought by Warners, to star Boris Karloff, Ri-
cardo Cortez and Beverly Roberts.
CHINESE ORANGE MYSTERY, book, by
EUery Queen, purchased by Republic.
CHOPIN, story, by Sidney Buchman, to Columbia
as a Frank Capra vehicle.
CIRCUS LADV, magazine story, by Llewellyn
Hugnes, bought by Monogram.
CITY OF CONQUEST, book, by Aben Kandel,
purchased by Columbia as producing vehicle for
l:''rank Capra.
CLASS PROPHECY, magazine story, by Eleanor
(jrittin, purcnased by Universal, as starring
veiucle lor jane Wyatt.
CLUTCHING HAND, book, by Arthur B. Reeve,
purchased by Stage and tscreen Productions, for
production under Louis Weiss's supervision and
Albert Herman's direction, as a serial.
COAST GUARD, original, purchased by Radio,
for Barbara Stanwyck and Preston Foster;
production by i!.dward Small; screen play by
Frank Wead.
COINS FOR CANDLES, original story, by Jo-
sephine Tey, bougbt by Gaumont British.
COME CLOSER FOLKS, story of sidewalk pitch-
men, by Aben Kandel, purchased by Columbia
to star James Dunn. Harry Lachman, director.
COMPOSITE MAN, THE, London legitimate
stage play, by Ronald Jeans. Acquired by
Meu'O-Goidwyn-Mayer.
C0NVE:NTI0N in CUBA, original story, by
Frankhn Coen, bought Dy Radio.
CONVENTION IN PARIS, story about American
mayors convening abroad, bought by Edward
Small to produce for Radio.
COP, THE, original story, by Kubec Glasman,
bought by Universal.
CORAZON DE MUJER, original story, by Don
Taylor, bought by Hispano Films. English title
tentatively set at "A Woman's Heart."
COTTONWOOD GULCH, book, by Clarence E.
Mulford, purchased by Harry Sherman (Para-
mount release), for William Boyd, Jimmy Elli-
son and George Hayes.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, original, purchased
by Republic.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE, novel, by Hamilton
Basso, bought by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
COVENANT WITH DEATH, original, by John
Balderston, purchased by Samuel Goldwyn
(United Artists), for Merle Oberon.
CRACK UP, novelette, by John F. Goodrich, deal-
ing with a trans-oceanic flight, that appeared in
the American Magazine, acquired by ^th Cen-
tury-Fox.
CRAIG'S WIFE, play, by George Kelly, pur-
chased by Columbia, for direction by Dorothy
Arzner.
CRAZY PEOPLE, original, by Jefferson Parker,
purchased by Radio.
CRIME WOMAN, original, by Norman Burn-
stine, acquired by Paramount.
CRIMINAL LAWYER, original story, by Thomas
Lennon, bought by RKO to star Walter Abel.
Cliff Reid will produce.
CROSS COUNTRY, original story, by Fred Knud-
sten, purchased by Paramount.
CUBAN CAVALIER, original story by Tom Kil-
Patrick and Nan Blair, acquired by Radio to
star John Boles.
CURTAIN CALL, original story, by Howard J.
Green, bought by Radio.
DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, novel, by P. G. Wode-
house, acquired by Radio as a vehicle for Fred
Astaire.
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DANCING FOR LOVE, original story from play-
wright William Anthony McGuire, bought by
Universal for Doris Nolan and George Murphy.
DANGER, MEN WORKING, mystery-comedy
original, written by Manfred Lee and Fred Dan-
nay, who collaborate under the name of EUery
Queen, bought by Paramount.
DANGEROUS NUMBER, original story, by Leona
Dalrymple, bought by MGM.
DANIEL BOONE, original, purchased by George
Hirliman (Radio release), for George O'Brien;
direction by David Howard.
DANTON, original, based on the life of George
Jacques Danton, to be written by Sheridan
Gibney and Abem Finkel, purchased by War-
ners; production by Max Reinhardt.
DAVID LIVINGSTONE, original, purchased by
FitzPatrick Pictures.
DAVY CROCKETT, original based on the life
of Davy Crockett, acquired by Sol Lesser for
release through Twentieth Century-Fox.
DEAD MAN'S ISLE, novel, by James Oliver Cur-
wood, bought by Republic.
DEAD YESTERDAY, novel, by Mignon Eberhardt,
acquired by 20th Century -Fox.
DEATH IN PARADISE CANYON, book, by
Philip Wylie, purchased by Twentieth Century-
Fox.
DEATH IN THE DEEP SOUTH, best selling
novel, by Ward Greene, purchased independently
by Mervyn LeRoy.
DEATH ON THE EIGHT SIX, original, by
Philip Wylie, purchased by Columbia.
DEATH TRAIL, THE. original story, by Philip
Conway bought by Columbia.
DELAY IN THE SUN. novel, by Anthony Thome,
bought by LTniversal for Alice Brady, Charles
Winninger. Wendy Barrie. Cesar Romero and
Louis Heyward.
DEPTHS BELOW, original story, by Norman
Snringer, acquired bv Columbia to star Dolores
Del Rio with Richard Dix and Chester Morris.
DEVIL IS A SISSY, original, by Roland Brown,
nurchased by MGM. for Freddie Bartholomew.
Jackie Cooner and Mickey Rooney, production
bv Frank Davis and Bernard Hyman; adapta-
tion by Richard Schayer.
DIAMOND RUSH, original, by William Rankin,
purchased bv Paramount, for Gary Cooper and
Carole Lombard; production and direction by
Wesley Ruegles; screen play by William Ran-
kin and Philip MacDonald.
DIAMONDS VS. BULLETS, original story, by
Peter B. Kyne. bought by Conn Studios, to star
Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond.
DICK TRACY, cartoon strip, acquired by Re-
public Pictures for production as a 15-chapter
serial.
DISCIPLES, original story, bv Leon Gordon and
Charles Vidor. bought by Twentieth Century-
Fox.
DOCTOR'S DIARY, original, by Samuel Ornitz.
acquired by Paramount.
DOCTOR'S WIFE, original, by Julian Street,
purchased by Paramount.
DOMBEY AND SON, one of Charles Dickens'
greatest stories, bought by Warner.
DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER, original story,
by David Garth, bought by Radio for Gene Ray-
mond.
DON'T TURN 'EM LOOSE, original, by Ferdi-
nand Reyher, purchased by Radio.
DORA ALGAR, novel, by Paul Armont. bought
by Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer.
DRAEGERMAN COURAGE, original, purchased
by Warners.
DOUBLE DUMMY, play, with a contract bridge
background, by Doty Hobart and Thomas Mc-
Knight, acquired by MGM.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING, original, by M. Coates
Webster, purchased by Paramount, for produc-
tion by Benjamin Glazer.
DREAMING LIPS, starring Elisabeth Bergner,
to be produced in England under the direction
of Paul Czinner for release by United Artists.
DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK, original story
bought by Twentieth Century-Fox.
EARL OF CHICAGO, novel, by Brock Williams,
bought by David Selznick, for release through
United Artists.
EASY GOING, original story, by Edward Peple.
bought by RKO Radio as a vehicle for Bert
Wheeler and Robert Woolsey.
EASY LIVING, story, by Vera Caspary, bought
by Paramount, to star Jean Arthur.
EASY TO LOVE, original, purchased by MGM,
fior Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Frank
Morgan, Una Merkel and Sid Silvers.
ELSIE DINSMORE— 25 of the "Elsie Dinsmore"
books, written by Martha Finley, purchased by
Paramount.
THE EMPEROR'S CANDLESTICKS, novel, by
Baroness Orczy. bought by MGM.
EMPTY HOISTERS. original story, by Ed Eari
Repp, bought by Warners for Nick Foran.
ENCHANTED VOYAGE, novel by Robert Na-
thanson. acquired by Twentieth Century-Fox.
END OF A WINTER, original, purchased by
Leichter Productions, for Conway Tearle.
ENEMY TERRITORY, story, by Margaret Culkin
Banning, bought by Columbia.
ESPIONAGE, original, by Walter Hackett, pur-
chased by MGM; production by Harry Rapf.
EVEN STEPHEN, original, by Gerald Beau-
mont, purchased by Warners.
EVER SINCE EVE, original story, by Gene Baker
and Margaret Lee, bought by Warners, to star
Marion Davies.
EVERYBODY SINGS, original, by Edward
Grant, purchased by Universal, for Victor Mc-
Laglen; direction by Ralph Murray; production
by Lou Brock.
EVERYBODY WAS VERY NICE, magazine
'.tory. by Stephen Vincent Benet, bought by
Warners.
EVERYBODY'S SWEETHEART, original, by
Gerald Beaumont, purchased by Warners, for
Sybil Jason.
EVERYMAN, famous medieval morality play,
bought by Warners.
EVERYTHING FOR SALE, original, by Dore
Schary, purchased by Paramount; production
by A. M. Botsford; supervision by Dan Keefe;
direction by Paul Sloane; screen play by Joseph
M. March.
EXPOSURE, original story by Dr. Frank J.
Clancy and William J. Murnhy. dealing with
medicine, acquired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
FACE THE FACTS, magazine story, by Clarence
Budington Kelland, bought by Douglas MacLean
for Grand National release.
FALSE COLORS, magazine story, by James Ed-
ward Grant and Lew Lipton published in the
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"Saturday Evening Post" under the title of "Off
Color," acquired by Sterling Pictures.
FALSE DREAMS. FAREWELL, play, by Hugh
S. Stange, purchased by MGM.
FEDERAL BULLETS, novel, by Major George
Fielding Eliot, bought by Monogram.
FIFTEEN MAIDEN LANE, original story by
Paul Burger, bought by Twentieth Century-
Fox.
FIFTY ROADS TO TOWN, book, by Louis F.
Nebel, purchased by Twentieth Century -Fox.
FIFTY-SECOND STREET, original, by Gene
Towne and Graham Baker, bought by Walter
Wanger for release through United Artists.
FIGHT FOR YOUR LADY, original story, by
Jean Negulsco and Isabel Leighton, bought by
Radio for Katharine Hepburn.
FIGHTING IRISH, original, by Leo McCarthy,
purchased by Republic Pictures.
FIGHTING THE UNDERWORLD, original story,
written by Philip S. Van Cize, Denver lawyer,
bought by Universal.
FIREFLY, THE, operetta, by Rudolf Friml, bought
by MGM, to star Jeanette MacDonald.
FIRE OVER ENGLAND, from the novel by A. E.
W. Mason, bought by Alexander Korda for re-
lease through United Artists.
FIRST LADY, Broadway stage success, by George
S. Kaufman and Katherine Dayton, purchased by
MGM.
FIRST PRIZE, novel, by Dora Scharey, bought
by Republic.
FIVE LITTLE HEIRESSES, original, by Alice
Duer Miller, purchased by Columbia.
FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS AND HOW THEY
FIGHT FOR GLORY, original story, by Robert
.■\ndrews, bought by Radio.
FLIRTING WITH FATE, original story, bought
by David L. Loew, as a vehicle for Joe. E.
Brown for Radio release.
FLYING ORDERS, original story, by William
Noble, bought by Sterling Pictures.
FIVE WOMEN WALKED, original, by Greta
Gould, purchased by Warners (Cosmopolitan), for
Marion Davies.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART, original (from Dana
Burnett's "Spotlight"), purchased by Republic
for Marion Talley; direction by Aubrey Scott;
scenario by Leonard Fields, Lester Cole and
Nathaniel West.
FOLLY AND FAREWELL, original story, by
Richard Sherman, author of "To Mary — With
Love," bought by Samuel Goldwyn to star Merle
Oberon.
FOR TONIGHT ONLY, original story, by Ted
Peckham, bought by Columbia.
FLASH CASEY, magazine stories on the adven-
tures of a newspaper cameraman, by George
Harmon Cox, purchased by Grand National.
FLIGHT SURGEON, original, by Stuart Lake,
bought by Universal.
FLOOD, THE, story, by Leonard Lee, acquired
by Columbia.
FLOOD CREST, original story, bv John Klorer,
bought by Paramount.
FLOR-I-DA-LUTE. book, by H. Edwin Mootz,
purchased by National Independent.
FLY AWAY BABY, original story, by Dorothv
Kilgallen. reporter who flew around the world
for the New York "Evening Journal," based on
the flight, bought by Warner.
FLY BY NIGHT, magazine story by Eric Hatch.
bought by Paramount to star Bing Crosby.
FLYING HOSTESS, story by (jeorge Sayre,
acquired by Universal for direction by Ralph
Murphy as an Edmund Grainger production.
FOR THE REST OF YOUR NATURAL LIFE,
book. By James Oliver Curwood, purchased by
Victory Pictures.
FOREST LEGION, original story, by Charles
Logue, acquired by Universal.
FORTUNE HUNTER, play, by Winchell Smith,
purchased by Warners, for Ruby Keeler and
Dick Powell.
FORTY-FIVE FATHERS, novel, by Mary Bicel
and Ethel Sparks, bought by Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox, to star Jane Withers.
FOUNDRY, novel, by Albert Halper, acquired by
MGM to star Wallace Beery and Spencer Tracy.
FOUR BLACK ACES, original story, acquired by
Universal, to star Bert Lehr, Billy House,
Mischa Auer and Jimmy Savo.
FOUR DAYS WONDER, mystery story by A. A.
Milne, bought by Universal to star Jeanne Dante.
THE FOUR MARYS, novel, by Fanny Heaslip
Lea, acquired by MC^M.
FOUR MEN AND A PRAYER, book, by David
Garth, purchased by Twentieth Century-Fox;
screen play by Sonya Levien.
FREE WOMAN, "Red Book" magazine story by
Katherine Brush, bought by Paramount.
FRENCH QUARTER, THE, forthcoming novel by
Herbert Ashury, author of "Barbary Coast" and
"Gangs of New York," bought by Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer.
FUGITIVE SHERIFF, original, by Nate Gatzert.
purchased by Columbia, for Ken Maynard.
Beth Marion, Walter Miller, Hal Price and
John Elliott; direction by Spencer Gordon Ben-
nett; screen play by Nate Gatzert.
FUGITIVES. THE, play, by Walter Hackett.
bought by Twentieth Century-Fox, to star Lo-
retta Young with Don Ameche.
FUGITIVES FOR JUSTICE, original story, by
W. T. Ballard, purchased by Grand National.
FULL LIFE, THE, original story, by George
Bricker. bought by Warners.
GAL CALLED CHIP, original, by Roy and
Marjorie CHianslor, purchased by Universal.
GAMBLER'S MAXIM, original story, by Rowland
Brown, bought by Paramount.
GAMBLERS. THE, novel, by Feodor Dostoievsky,
bought by Warners, to feature Exlward G. Rob-
inson, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn and Basil Rath-
bone.
GANG'S ALL HERE, THE, magazine story, by
Maurice Hanline, bought by Republic.
GANGS OF NEW YORK, book, by Herbert
Asbury, purchased by Republic; screen play
by Endre Gohem.
GANGWAY, original, by Lesser Samuels, bought
by Gaumont British, to star Jessie Matthews.
GENERAL DELIVERY, original, by John Twist,
purchased by Radio; production by Cliff Reid.
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE, original story, by
George Waggner, bought by General Pictures.
GENIUS AND THE MODEL, plav, by William C.
and Cecil B. DeMille. bought by MGM.
GENTLEMAN FROM KIMBERLY. THE, orig-
inal story, bought by Warners, to star Anita
Louise.
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GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI, play, by
Tom Wise, purchased by Twentieth Century -
Fox.
GEORGE LOVELACE, TOLPUDDLE MARTYE.
novel, by Peter Eben Ward, bought in London
by Max Scliach of Capital.
GET IT FIRST, original story, by Harry Hirsch-
field, bought by Warners.
GETTYSBURG, original, by Mackinley Kantor,
bought by Paramount to star Fred MacMurray.
GILBERT MEETS SULLIVAN, original stage
play from the pens of Marion Dix and Lesser
Samuels, bought by Gaumont British.
GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST, play, by David
Belasco, produced on Broadway some years ago,
bought by MGM, for Nelson Eddy and Jeanette
MacDonald.
GIRLHOOD OF A QUEEN, play by Sil-Vara.
bought by Gaumont British, to star Nova Pil-
beam.
GLORY COMMANDS, THE, original story, deal-
ing with the United States Naval Academy, ac-
quired by Radio, to star John Beal and Joan
Fontaine.
GLORY TRAIL, original, by John T. Neville,
purchased by Crescent, for Tom Keene; pro-
duction by E. B. Derr; direction by Lynn
Shores; screen play by John Neville.
GOGETTER, THE, a Cappy Ricks story, written
by Peter B. Kyne, bought by Warner, starring
George Brent and Ricardo Cortez.
GOING STRONG, original, purchased by Leich-
ter Productions, for Conway Tearle.
GOLD, magazine story, by Clarence Budington
Kelland, purchased by Paramount.
GOLD BULLETS, epic story of Death Valley, by
Charles G. Booth, bought by Paramount.
GOLD IS WHERE YOU FIND IT, magazine
story, by Clements Ripley, purchased by War-
ner Brothers.
GOLD SHIP, book, by James Oliver Curwood,
purchased by Victory Pictures.
GOLDEN HONEYMOON, magazine story, by
Ring Lardner, purchased by Columbia, for
Walter Connolly.
GONE TO EARTH, novel, by Mary Webb, bought
by Twentieth Century-Fox to star Simone Simon.
GONE WITH THE WIND, novel, by Margaret
Mitchell, purchased by David O. Selznick.
GOOD JUSTICE, original, purchased by Leichter
Productions, for Conway Tearle.
GORGEOUS, original, from an idea by Marc
Lachmann, purchased by Grand National.
GORGEOUS HUSSY, book, by Samuel Hopkins
Adams, purchased by MGM, for Joan Craw-
ford and Robert Taylor; production by Joseph
Mankiewicz; direction by Clarence Brown.
GOVERNMENT AGENT, original, by Philip
Evans, bought by Condor Productions, for release
through Grand National.
GRAND BOUNCE, short story recently published
in "Liberty Magazine," acquired by Metro-
Goldwyn - Mayer.
GRAND GESTURE— TEN GRAND, magazine
story, by Alex Rackowe, bought by Columbia.
GRAND PASSION, original by Norman Krasna
and Zeppo Marx, bought by Mervyn LeRoy as
his first picture as an independent producer.
Fernand Gravet.
GRAY PARROTT, THE, sea story by Vivian
Gaye, bought by Paramount to star Akim Tam-
irofl and John Howard.
GREAT CROONER, THE, novel by Clarence
Budington Kelland which appeared in "The Sat-
urday Evening Post," bought by Mervyn LeRoy.
GREAT DAY, play, by Vincent Youmans, pur-
chased by MGM, for Nelson Eddy and
Jeanette MacDonald.
GREAT GARRICK, THE, original story, acquired
by Mervyn LeRoy, for release through Warners.
GREAT GUNS, original, by Jack McGowan and
Sid Silvers, purchased by MGM, for Eleanor
Powell; music by Cole Porter.
GREAT LAUGHTER, story by Fanny Hurst, ac-
quired by Metro-Goldwyii-Mayer.
GREAT LOVE, play, by Ferenc Molnar, bought
by MGM.
GREEN GROW THE LILACS, play by Lynn
Riggs, acquired by MGM from Radio to star
Franchot Tone.
GREW, novel, by Margaret Sidney, acquired by
B. F. Zeldman of Zeldman Productions for re-
lease through Grand National.
GRIM ROCK, original story, by Crane Wilbur,
bought by Warners. Idea for film suggested bv
Alcatraz Prison.
GUN FOR SALE, book, by Graham Greene, pur-
chased by Paramount, for release as "This Gun
for Hire"; production by A. M. Botsford; screen
play by Dore Sclfary.
HAIL FROM HEAVEN, original, by Everett
Freeman, bought by Republic.
HALFWAY HOUSE, novel, by Ellery Queen,
purchased by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
HAPPY FELLOW, original, by Allan Scott,
bought by Radio.
HAPPY GO LUCKY, original story, acquired by
Republic Pictures for Phil Regan.
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, original, by Booth Tar-
kington, purchased by Principal Productions
(Sol Lesser), for Bobby Breen; direction by
Kurt Neumann.
HAUL YOUR FREIGHT, original, purchased by
Chesterfield -In vincible.
HAVANA, original story, bought by Paramount,
to star Dorothy Lamour and Leif Erickson.
HE MEETS A GIRL, original, purchased by
Leichter Productions, for Margaret Morris.
HEAD OF THE HOUSE OF COOMBE AND
ROBIN, book, by Frances Hodgson Burnett,
purchased by Warners, for Olivia de Havilland,
Sybil Jason and Patric Knowles; screen plav
by Casey Robinson.
HEADING FOR THE RIO GRANDE, original by
Robert Emmett, acquired by Ed Finney as a
western vehicle for Tex Ritter in the series he
is making for Grand National release.
HEADLINE HUNTRESS, original story, by Lil-
lian Worth and Edythe Zell. 30th Century-Fox.
by Twentieth Century -Fox.
HELADQUARTERS, original story, by Arthur Ar-
thur, bought by Twentieth Century-Fox.
HEART FLUSH, original by William R. Lipman
and Houston Branch, acquired by Columbia.
HEATHER OF THE HIGH LAND, novel, by
Arthur Spring, bought by Universal.
HEAVEN ON WHEELS, original, by Harry Sel-
by. about life in an automobile trailer town.
bought by Samuel Gokiwyn.
HEIDI, original story, by Johanna Spyri, acquired
by Twentieth Century -Fox.
HELENE WILFLUER, book, by Vicki Baum,
purchased by French Motion Picture Company,
for production abroad by Jose Marquis Films.
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HELL IS ABOVE, original, by Robertson White
and Ben Grauman, dealing with airships and
Zeppelins, bought by Warners to star Boris
Karloff.
HELL SHIP, original story, by Herbert Bradford,
dealing with conditions on prison ships, acquired
by W. Ray Johnston.
HELL'S SADDLE LEGION, original, by Ed Earl
Repp, bought by Warners for JSlick Foran.
HIDDEN POWER, book, by Joseph Conrad, pur-
chased by GB Pictures (from Conrad's "Secret
Agent"); starring Sylvia Sidney; direction by
Alfred Hitchcock.
HIGH, WIDE AND HANDSOME, musical drama,
by Oscar Hammerstein, II., and Jerome Kern,
acquired by Paramount to star Irene Dunne.
HIGHWAY TO ROMANCE, novel, by H. L.
Gates, bought by Radio.
HIPPODROME, original, by Garret Fort and
Ralph Murphy, purchased by Universal; pro-
duction by Charles R. Rogers; advisor, R. H.
Burnside; direction by Ralph Murphy.
HIS ARABIAN NIGHTS, original story, by Gene
Fowler, acquired by Twentieth Century -Fox.
HIS STAGE WIFE, original, by Ernest Vadja,
purchased by Radio.
HIS WIFE'S SECRETARY, original, by Robinson
White and Ben Grauman, bought by Warners to
star Margaret Lindsay, Anita Louise and George
Brent.
HISTORY IS MADE AT NIGHT, original by
Gene Towne and Graham Baker, bought by Wal-
ter Wanger.
HOBO AND THE HEIRESS, THE, original story.
by Robertson White, bought by Warner.
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, original, by Robert
Florey, purchased by Paramount, for John Halli-
day; direction by Robert Florey; screen play by
Marguerite Roberts.
HOLY LIE, play, purchased by Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox, for Arline Judge and Claire Trevor;
direction by Lew Seiler; screen play by Frances
Hyland and Saul Elkins.
HOLY TERROR, an original story, by Lew Bres-
low and John Patrick, acquired by Twentieth
Century-Fox for Jane Withers.
HOMECOMING, magazine story, by Thomas
Walsh, purchased by Radio.
HONEY, original, by Paul Gallico, purchased by
Columbia.
HONEYMOON IN RENO, magazine story, by
Virgmia Kellogg, purchased by Samuel Goldwyn
to star Miriam Hopkins. Release through United
Artists.
HONEYMOON PILOT, original story, by Tack
Cooper, Twentieth Century -Fox publicity writer,
bought by Columbia.
HONOLULU HONEYMOON, original story, by
Armine von Tempski, bought by Grand National.
HOT OIL, original story, by Layne Britton and
George D. Smath, bought by Grand National
as the second James Cagney picture.
HOTEL HAYWIRE, original, by Preston Sturges,
purchased by Paramount, for Charlie Ruggles,
Mary Boland and Burns and Allen.
HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY, play, by Melvin
Levy, bought by Radio.
HOUSE OF MORGAN, book, by Lewis Corey,
purchased by Paramount, for production by B
P. Schulberg.
HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY, original, Arthur
Artliur and Richard Collins, bouglit by Twentieth
Century -Fox.
1 COVER THE WAR, original, by Bernard Mc-
ConviUe, bought by Trem Carr to star John
Wayne.
I HATE HORSES, original story, by Finley Peter
Dunne and Phihp Dunne, bougnt by Universal.
I, JAMES LEWIS, book, by Gilbert Gabriel, pur-
chased by Paramount, as a possible vehicle for
Claudette Colbert.
I LEAVE IT TO YOU. original, by Grant Gar-
rett, purchased by Paramount.
I MARRIED AN ARTIST, magazine story, pub-
lished in the "Saturday Evenmg Post," and
written by Avery Strakosch, bought by Columbia.
I PROMISEID TO PAY, original, by Lionel
Houser, purchased by Columbia, for Leo Car-
rillo, Marian Marsh and George Bancroft.
ICE FOLLIES OF XS37. original, by Warren Dutif
and Sig Herzig, based on Bess Ehrhardt's ice
carnival which recently toured the country,
bought by Warners.
IDIOT'S DELIGHT, Robert E. Sherwood's Puht-
zer Prize Play of long Broadway run, star-
ring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, bought
by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
IMMORTAL LOVE, original story, by John Rich,
bought by Universal.
IMPERFECT HUSBAND, original, purchased by
Paramount, for Charles Ruggles and Mary
Boland; direction by Elliott Nugent.
IN HIS STEPS, novel, by Charles Monroe Sheldon,
bought by Grand National to star Cecilia Parker
and Eric Linden.
INNOCENTS AT LARGE, magazine story, by
Doris Peel, purchased by Columbia.
INTERLUDE, original story by Robert Riskin,
acquired by Columbia to star Grace Moore.
INTERNES CAN'T TAKE MONEY, magazine
story, by Max Brand, purchased by Paramount;
production by Benjamin Glazer.
I SERVE, original, by A. E. W. Mason, pur-
chased by London Films (United Artists), f®r
Fiora Robson and Lawrence Olivier; production
by Alexander Korda; supervision by Erich
Pommer; direction by William K. Howard.
IRENE, musical comedy, by Harry Tierney and
Joseph McCarthy, produced by the late Florenz
Ziegfeld on Broadway and as a silent film star-
ring Colleen Moore, bought by Radio for Ginger
Rogers.
ISLAND IN THE SKIES, magazine story, by
Leonard Lee, purchased by Twentieth Century -
Fox.
IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD, original story,
by William A. Wellman and Robert Carson,
bought by Selznick-International.
IT HAPPENED IN PARADISE, original, by
Don Hartman and Karl Freund, purchased by
Paramount; production by Arthur Hornblow;
screen play by Arthur Sheekman and Nat
Perrin.
IT HAPPENED OUT WEST, original story, by
Harold Bell \Vright, bought by Sol Lesser, to
star Richard Arlen. Release through Twentieth
Century- Fox.
IT'S ALL FREE, original story by Jerry Horwin,
dealing with modern gypsies of the gasoline
trails, acquired by Paramount.
JEAN, play, by Ladislaus Bus-Fekete, bought by
Twentieth -Century -Fox.
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JEZEBEL, play, by Owen Davis, St., bought by
Warners, to star Bette Davis.
JOAN OF ARC, from an original script prepared
by M. Litvak in France dealing with the story
of the Maid of Orleans, bought by Warners.
JOE AND ASBESTOS, newspaper cartoon script
by Ken Kling. purchased by MGM.
JOHN BARLEYCORN, book, by Jack London,
purchased by Twentieth Century-Fox.
JOHN HALIFAX— GENTLEMAN, purchased bv
FitzPatrick Pictures.
JOHNNY GETS HIS GUN, magazine story, bv
Lucian Gary, purchased by Paramount, either
for Bennie Bartlett or David Holt; production
by A. M. Botsford; supervision by Sid Brod.
JOY OF LIVING, THE, original story, by Herbert
Fields, acquired by Radio to star Irene Dunne.
JUMP FOR GLORY, from the novel of the same
name, bought by Criterion Films in London.
JUNIOR G MEN, original, by Martin Mooney,
bought by Radio.
JUST ANOTHER NIGHT, original story, by
Ridgeway Callow, bought by Burroughs-Tarzan
Pictures to star Donald Novis.
KANGAROOS, THE, play, by Victor Mapes,
bought by Radio for Wheeler and Woolsey.
KATINKA, operetta, by Arthur Hammerstein,
bouglit by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
KID GALAHAD, magazine story, by Francis
Wallace, purchased by Warners.
KILLER AT LARGE, comedy drama story, by
Carl Clauson. acquired by Columbia to star
Betty Compson, George McKay with Mary Brian
and Russell Hardy.
KILLER OF THE SEA, original story, by Fred-
erick Wagner, bought by Grand National for
production by Raymond Friedgen.
KING AND THE CHORUS GIRL, THE, bought
by Mervyn LeRoy as his first vehicle as an in-
dependent producer releasing through Warners.
KING OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED, story by
Zane Grey, acquired by Twentieth Century
Fox. Robert Kent, star.
KING OF SWING, magazine story, by Richard
Macauley, published as "Special Arrangements,"
bought by Warner.
KING SOLOMON'S MINES, book, by Sir H.
Rider Haggard, purchased by GB Pictures, for
Roland Young and Paul Robeson.
KISS IN THE SUN, original, by Frank R.
Adams, purchased by Paramount; direction by
Leo McCarey; screen play by Frank Adams.
KNIGHT WITHOUT ARMOR, story based on
the novel by James Hilton, acquired by Alexan-
der Korda to star Marlene Dietrich.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, original comedy-
melodrama, written by Ernest Vajda, bought
by Mervyn LeRoy for release through Warner
Brothers-First National.
LADY AVERAGE, original story, by Tack Good-
man and Albert Leventhall, purchased by RKO
Radio to star Victor Moore and Helen Broderick.
LADY BE CAREFUL, original, by Harry Ruskin.
purchased by Paramount, as a possible starring
vehicle for George Raft; production by Benja-
min Glazer; screen play by Harry Ruskin.
LADY OF LA PAZ, current London stage hit.
purchased by Gaumont British to star Nova
Pilbeam.
LADY OF SONG, original by Houston Branch
and Gene Markey, acquired by MGM.
LAJDY WHO PLAYED FIDELE, original, by
Gerald Beaumont, purchased by Warners.
LARGER THAN LIFE, stage play, by Joseph
Schrank and Ben Grauman Kohn, bought by
Warner Brothers.
LAST BAD MAN, original story, by Marion Jack-
son, acquired by Warner to star Dick Foran.
LAST HAND, THE, original, by Richard Carlton,
bought by Republic.
LAST MINSTREL, based on the poem, "The Lay
of the Last Minstrel," by Sir Walter Scott,
purchased by Criterion Films (United Artists),
for production by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.;
screen play by Richard Fisher and Adela Rogers
St. John.
LAST TRAIN FROM MADRID, original, ac-
Muired by Paramount.
LAST YEAR'S KISSES, original story, by Greg-
ory Ratoff, to Twentieth Century-Fox.
LEGAL HOLIDAY, original, by Dorothy Parker
and Alan Campbell, purchased by Paramount,
for Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper.
LEGION OF MISSING MEN, original story of
the Foreign Legion, by Walter Bateman, bought
by W. Ray Tohnston for Sterling Pictures.
LET ME LIVE, original story, by William A.
Wellman and Robert Carson, bought by David
O. Selznick, of Selznick -International.
LET'S ALL SING, based on the current com-
munity singing vogue in radio, acquired by Gen-
eral Pictures.
LET'S PRETEND, original, purchased by War-
ners, for James Melton.
LIFE AND LOVES OF VICTOR HERBERT,
original story, hy (iilbert Gabriel, bought by
Paramount.
LIFE OF ALFRED NOBEL, novel, by Rolf
Passer, Czechoslovakian writer, acquired by Uni-
versal.
LIFE OF DR. WILLIAM GORGAS, book, by
Marie Gorgas, purchased by Warners; screen
play also by Marie Gorgas.
LIFE OF JESSE JAMES, original treatment by
Rosalind SchafFer, bought by Twentieth Century-
Fox.
LIFE OF WILD BILL HICKOK, original, pur-
chased by Columbia.
LIN McLEAN, first of the series of stories, by
Owen Wister, acquired by Paramount Pic-
tures.
LION OF MAYFAIR, original, by Frederick
Lonsdale, purchased by London Films (United
Artists), for Charles Laughton; production by
Alexander Korda.
LIVE ALONE AND LIKE IT. novel by Marjorie
Hillis concerning the story of an unmarried
woman living in New York, purchased by
UniversaL
LIVES OF A TEXAS RANGER, by Bernard
McConville, for Republic Pictures under the
direction of Joseph Kane.
LOAN SHARK, original, by Lionel Houser, pur-
chased by Columbia.
LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING, original story,
by Mary and W, E. Flannery, bought by Uni-
versal.
LORDS OF THE LAND, original story, by An-
thony Coldeway. dealing with the plight of the
sharecroppers of the South, acquired by War-
ners.
LOSER'S END, novel, by Matt Taylor, bought
by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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LOTHARIO ABROAD, original, by Estes Farmer,
purchased by Carl Brisson.
LOUDSPEAKER LOWDOWN, original, pur-
chased by Warners, for Jane Froman, Glenda
Farrell and Craig Reynolds; direction by William
Clemens.
LOVE AND LAUGHTER, original story by Aus
tm Strong, who wrote "Seventh Heaven," ac-
quired by Richard A. Rowland for release through
i'aramount.
LOVE BELOW FREEZING, original musical
comedy, by Dana Burnet, acquired by Radio.
LOVE DREAM, original, purchased by FitzPat-
rick Pictures.
LOVE FLIGHT, original story by Frances Hyland
and Saul Elkins, acquired by Twentieth Century-
Fox to star Lawrence Tibbett. Music and lyrics
are by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartb. Cast
includes Pauline Frederick, Wendy Barrie and
Gregory RatofT.
LOVE IN THE MUD, novel, by Richard Worm-
ser, bought by Universal.
LOVE INSURANCE, book, by Earl Derr Biggers,
purchased by Universal; screen play by A. E.
Thomas.
LOVE IS NEWS, book, by William Litman and
Frederick Stephanis, purchased by Twentieth
Century-Fox.
LOVE IS SOMETHING FUNNY, original story,
by Alfred Fuller and Earl S. Pearsall, bought
by Universal.
LOVE LIKE THAT, original, by David Garth,
purchased by Radio; production by Edward
Kaufman; direction by Stephen Roberts.
LOVE OF MIKE, original, by Leonard Lee, pur-
chased by Columbia.
LOVE TAKES FLIGHT, original, by Anne Mor-
rison Chapin, bought by George Hirliman to be
the basis of two independent productions.
LOVE TRAP, THE, original story, bought by
B. P. Schulberg for Paramount release.
LOVE ON THE RUN, magazine story by Alan
Green and Julian Brodie, bought by MGM for
production by Joseph Mankiewicz.
LOVERS ON PAROLE, original, by Adelaide
Heilbron, purchased by Columbia.
LUCK OF ROARING CAMP, THE, novel, by
Bret Harte, acquired by Monogram.
LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD, adapted
from Ann Jordan's Ladies Home Joumeil story,
"Kitchen Privileges," acquired by Universal to
star Jane Wyatt.
MAD ABOUT MUSIC, an original, by Frederick
Kohner and Marcella Burke, to Universal.
MADAME CURIE, book, by Mile. Eve Curie,
purchased by Universal, for Irene Dunne.
MADAME WALEWSKA, novel, by Waclaw Ga-
siorowski, bought by MGM, to star Greta Garbo
and Charles Boyer.
MAID OF SALEM, original, by Bradley King,
purchased by Paramount; production by Frank
Lloyd; screen play by Durward Grinstead.
MAIDEN VOYAGE, original story by Ernest
Vajda, bought by Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer.
MAKE A WISH, original, by Alice D. G. Miller
and Philip Epstein, purchased by Radio, for
Harriett Hilliard; production by Lee Marcus;
direction by Leigh Jason.
MAKING OF O'MALLEY, original, by Gerald
Beaumont, purchased by Warners, for Pat
O'Brien and Sybil Jason.
MAN AND A WOMAN, A, acquired by B. P.
Schulberg to produce for Paramount and to stat
Gladys George and Edward Arnold.
MAN I MARRIED, THE, novel, by M. Coates
Webster, purchased by Universal.
MAN IN EVENING CLOTHES, play, by Andre
Picard and Yves Mirande, bought by Emanuel
Cohen. Release through Paramount.
MAN IN POSSESSION, play, by H. N. Harwood,
bouglit by MGM.
MAN OF A GHOST, THE, original, by Percival
C. Wren, bought by MGM.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE, novel, by Frank Dolan,
acquired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
MAN MUST LIVE, original, by Ben Grauman
Kohn and Jerome Horwin, purchased by Radio;
direction by Charles Vidor.
MAN WHO WON THE WAR, THE, novel, by
Robert Buckner, acquired by Columbia.
MAN WITH A YOUNG WIFE, original, by
Oliver H. P. Garrett, purchased by Selznick
International (United Artists), for Edward
Arnold; screen play by Mr. Garrett.
MARCH OR DIE, original story, by Kyrill de
Shishmareff. former member of the Foreign Le-
gion in Morocco, dealing with the Spanish branch
of the Legion, acquired by Warner.
MARIE BASHKIRTSEFF, play, by Lajos
Balint and Erno Anday, purchased by Radio,
for Katharine Hepburn; screen play by Anthony
Veiller.
MARIE OF THE CIRCUS. Viennese musical
comedy, by Al E. Jos. Morajdi, bought by
Paramount.
MARIE WALEWSKA, novel by Gasior Owski,
acquired by MGM.
MARINES ARE HERE, original, by Gerald Hick-
son, bought by Monogram.
MARKED WOMAN, original story, acquired by
Warner to star Bette Davis.
MARY ROSE OF MIFFLIN, novel, by Frances
Roberta Sterret, bought by MGM.
MASTER MIND, story published in "The Satur-
day Evening Post," written by Leonard Lee,
bought by Douglas McLean for production by
Grand National.
MASTER SKYLARK, novel, by John Bennett,
bought by Radio to star Bobby Breen.
MAYTIME, operetta, by Sigmund Romberg, pur-
chased by MGM, for Jeanette MacDonald and
Nelson Eddy.
MA2IE KENYON, play, by Bayard Veiller,
bought by MGM, to star Gloria Swanson.
MEET THE GIRLS, original unpublished story,
by Albert Reynor and Jeff Moflfit, bought by
Twentieth Century-Fox.
MEN ARE SUCH FOOLS, book, by Faith Bald-
win, purchased by Warners, for Bette Davis.
MEN BEHIND, original, by Warners.
MEN FROM GUIANA, original story, by Robert
Thoeren, bought by MGM.
MEN IN EXILE, original story, by Houston
Branch and Marie Baumer, bought by First Na-
tional.
MEN WITH WINGS, original story, by James
Norman Hall and Jeff Lazarus, acquired by
Paramount.
MERCHANT OF VENUS, original story by H
C. Witwer, Jr., acquired by Warner to co-star
Marie Wilson and Carol Hughes.
MEXICAN QUARTERS, magazine story, by Tom
Gill, published in "Cosmopolitan," bought by
Radio.
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MICHAEL STROGOFF, story, by Jules Verne,
acquired by Radio. "The Soldier and the Lady."
MIDNIGHT, original story, bought by Paramount
for Mariana Dietrich.
MIDNIGHT JUSTICE, original story, by Don
Ryan, dealing with municipal night courts, ac-
quired by Warner.
MIDNIGHT TAXI, original story, by Frank
Fowler, bought by Twentieth Century-Fox.
MIGHTY CONROY, original story, by H. H.
\'an Loan, purchased by Carl Laemmle, Jr.
MILLION DOLLAR AMATEURS, original story,
by George Templeton, purchased by Radio for
production by Robert Sisk.
MILLION DOLLAR PROFILE, original, by
Muriel Scheck and H. S. Kraft, purchased by
Radio.
MIRAGE, original, by Dick Grace, purchased by
Radio.
MISS CUSTOMS AGENT, original story, by Tay-
lor Craven, purchased by Radio.
MISS HOLLYWOOD, JR., musical, acquired by
Harry Sherman.
MISTER AND MRS. WASHINGTON, original,
by Rupert Hughes, purchased by MGM; pro-
duction by Bernard Hyman; screen play by
Rupert Hughes and Carey Wilson.
MR. BROADWAY, original story, by Warren
Wilson, Maxwell Shane and Bill Thomas, bought
by Universal.
MISTER CINDERELLA, original, by Edward
Sedgwick, purchased by MGM (Hal Roach),
for Jack Haley, Betty Furness, Arthur Treacher,
Ed Brophy and Toby Wing; production by
Edward Sedgwick; adaptation by Jack Jevne;
screen play by Richard Flourney and Arthur
V. Jones.
MR. MELODY, musical story, by Jerry Wald and
Sig Harzig, acquired by Warner to star James
Melton.
MRS. AMERICA, original story, by Jack Good-
man and Albert Leventhal, bought by Radio, to
star Helen Broderick and Victor Moore.
MOLLY, BLESS YOU, novel, by Frances Marion,
bought by MGM.
MOON OVER MULBERRY STREET, play,
bought by Blackstone Productions.
MOONSTRUCK, original, by Frederick Stephani,
bought by Twentieth Century-Fox.
MUDDLED DEAL, THE, play, by Laszio. bought
by Radio for Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern.
MULE SKINNER, original story, acquired by
Columbia to star Charles Starrett.
MUMMY'S BOY, original, by Lew Lipton and
Jack Towney, purchased by Radio, for Wheeler
and Woolsey; direction by Fred Guiol; adapta-
tion by Charles Roberts.
MURDER FOR A WANTON, mystery story, by
Whitman Chambers, purchased by Metro-Gold-
wyn -Mayer.
MURDER IN THE HOSPITAL, original story.
by W. C. Fields, which the comedian wrote for
his next picture; purchased by Paramount.
MURDER IN MANHATTAN, original mystery
story, by Edwin Neily Porter, added to the
Monogram schedule for 1937-38.
MURDER IN MASSACHUSETTS, original, by
Joseph F. Dineen. purchased by Samuel Gold-
wyn (United Artists).
MURDER IN THE SUPREME COURT, screen
\"ersion of Leslie Ford's magazine story, "The
Clock Strikes," bought by Imperial Pictures.
MURDER ON THE MISSISSIPPI, original by
Arthur Fred Maclsaac, acquired by Universal.
MUTINEER, THE, unpublished magazine story,
by Allan Vaughan Elston, purchased by First
National.
MY GIRL FRIDAY, original story, by Bill Thomas
and Maxwell Shane, bought by MGM.
MYSTERY IN THE AIR, original, by Bernard
McConville, purchased by Fanchon Royer.
NANCY STEELE IS MISSING, original story, by
Charles Francis Coe, to Twentieth Century-Fox
to star June Lang and Robert Kent.
NATIVE SON RETURNS, original, by Ida M.
Evans, purchased by MGM.
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD, magazine story, by
George Bruce, bought by MGM.
NAVY SPY, original story, by Crane Wilbur, ac-
quired by Pacific Productions for release through
Grand National.
NEGLIGEE, novel, by Gladys Sloan, dealing with
the "strip-tease," acquired by Imperial Dis-
tributing Corporation.
NEW DIVORCE, original, by Laura and S. J.
Perleman, purchased by Paramount, for Gladys
Swarthout; production by Albert Lewis; musical
score by Sam Coslow and Frederick Hollander.
NEAV FACES, original story, by Nat Perrin, ac-
quired by Radio for production as a musical, by
Edward Small. Title taken from recent Broad-
way hit.
NEW INSPECTOR, original, purchased by Leich-
tar Productions, for Conway Tearle.
NEW ORLEANS, original story, by Taan Negu-
lesco, bought by Universal.
NEW TRAIL AHEAD, A, original story, by
Norman Sheldon, bought by Columbia, to star
Charles Starrett.
NIGHT MUST FALL, play, by Emlyn Williams,
bought by MGM.
NIGHT OF CRIME, novel, by Armstrong Living-
ston, bought by Imperial Pictures.
NIGHT OPERATOR, magazine story, by Lucille
Selk Edgerton, purchased by MGM.
NIGHT PATROL, magazine story, by Kimball
Herrick, bought by Universal.
NIGHT WAITRESS, original, by Golda Draper,
purchased by Radio; screen play by Henry
Johnson.
THE NIGHTINGALE COMES HOME, original,
by Rupert Hughes, acquired by Columbia to star
Grace Moore.
NINE OFFICERS, play, bought by Carl Laemmle,
Jr., for release through United Artists.
NINE OLD MEN, novel, by Drew Pearson and
Robert Allen, on the United States supreme
court: bought by Condor Pictures.
NO GROOM TO BRIDE HER, original story, by
George Beck, bought by Radio.
NO GOLD MEDAL, magazine story, by Leonard
I.ee. purchased by Columbia.
NON-STOP NEW YORK, original story, by
Derek Twist and Kurt Siodmak, bought by Gau-
mont British.
NOOSE, THE, play, by Willard Mack, based upon
a short story by H. H. VanLoon, purchased bv
Paramount; production by Richard Rowland;
screen play by George O'Neill.
NORTH OF NOME, original, acquired by Colum-
bia to star Tack Holt and Evelyn Venable.
NUMBERED WOMAN, original story, by Harri-
son Jacobs, bought by W. Ray Johnston, for
Sterling Pictures.
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ODDS AGAINST HONOR, book (published as
"Big Game"), by Francis Wallace, purchased
by Radio.
OF GREAT RICHES, novel, by Rose Franken,
bought by David O. Selznick for release through
United Artists.
OF LENA GEYER, original, by Marcia Daven-
port, bought by Columbia.
OFF COLOR, "Saturday Evening Post" story,
acquired by I. E. Chadwick for Buster Keaton.
OH, DOCTOR, novel, by Harry Leon Wilson,
bought by Universal to star Edward Everett
Horton.
OLD SOAK, THE, play, by Don Marquis, bought
by MGM, to star Wallace Beery under Walter
Ruben's direction.
ON THE AVENUE, musical, by Irving Berlin,
acquired by 20th Century -Fox to star Dick Powell
and Alice Faye.
ON WITH THE DANCE, original, suggested by
George Raft, and written by Charles Brackett
and Billy Wilder, acquired by Paramount.
ON YOUR FEET, original, purchased by Leich-
ter Productions, for Conway Tearle.
ONCE A DOCTOR, original story by Frank
Daugherty and Paul Perez, acquired by First
National to star Donald Woods and Richard Pur-
cell, opposite Jean Muir.
ONCE OVER LIGHTLY, stage comedy, by George
Holland, purchased by RKO-Radio to star Fred
Stone.
ONCE UPON A TIME, novel, by Fannie Hurst,
bought by MGM.
ONE CAME HOME, original, by Grace Norton,
purchased by MGM.
ONE GOOD MONTH, original, purchased by
Leichter Productions, for Margaret Morris.
ONE IF BY LAND, original story, by Winston
Miller, bought by Republic.
ONE IN A MILLION, original musical, by Mark
Kelly and Leonard Praslcins. acquired by 20th
Century-Fox to star Sonja Henie, figure-skating
champion.
ONE MAN'S BONUS, original story, by Law-
rence Fohle and Thomas Ahearn. bought by
Paramount.
ONE MAN'S FAMILY, NBC radio script by
Carleton Morse, bought bv Paramount.
ONE MILE FROM HEAVEN, original story, by
Judge Ren Lindsay, bought by Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox. to star Claire Trevor.
O'REILLY OF NOTRE DAME, book, by Francis
Wallace, purchased by Paramount.
OUTLAW RIVER, original, by Tom Gibson.
bought by Reliable.
OVER THE WALL, origiiial by Warden Lewis E.
Lawes of Sing Sing Prison, acquired by First
National.
OUTCASTS OF POKER PLAT, book, by Bret
Harte, purchased by Radio; production by
Robert Sisk; screen play by Niven Busch.
PAID HIS DEBT, original, purchased by Leich-
ter Productions, for Conway Tearle.
PAIR OF SIXES, play, by Edward Feple, ac-
quired by RKO Radio to star the team of Bert
Wheeler and Robert Woolsey.
PALS IN PARADISE, novel, by Peter B. Kyne.
bought by Columbia.
PARADISE ISLE, original, by Sidney Brentwood,
bought by Monogram.
PARIS ADVENTURE, original, acquired by Para-
mount to star Carole Lombard.
PARK AVENUE DAME, original story, by Robert
T. Shannon, to Columbia.
PARK AVENUE LOGGER, Saturday Evening
Post story, by Bruce Hutchinson, bought by
George Hirliman to star George O'Brien.
PAROLE, original, by Al Martin, purchased by
Mercury Pictures, for Eddie Nugent; produc-
tion by Sam Katzman: direction by Robert F.
Hill.
PEACH EDITION, original, by Mark Kelly, pur-
chased by Twentieth Century -Fox, for Sonja
Henie.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, original, purchased
by Columbia, for Bing Crosby; production by
Emanuel Cohen.
PENROD AND SAM, novel, by Booth Tarkington,
bought by Warner.
PERFECT HARMONY, original, by Jacques
Thiery, acquired by Samuel J. Briskin as a co-
starring vehicle for Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers for Radio release.
PERFECT SPECIMENS, THE, novel, by Samuel
Hopkins Adams, bought by Warners to star
Errol Flynn.
PERIL RANGE,, magazine story, by Austin Cor-
coran and Myrtle Corey, bought by Warner.
PERSONAL HISTORY, novel, by Vincent Sheean.
dealing with a war correspondent in Morocco.
China and Palestine, acquired by Walter Wanger
for release through United Artists.
PICCADILLY JIM, book, by P. G. Wodehouse.
purchased by MGM for Robert Montgomery;
direction by Robert Z. Leonard: production by
Harry Rapf.
PIGSKIN PARADE, original by Mark Kelly, ac-
quired by Twentieth Century-Fox.
PILOT X, .icquired by Fanchon Royer, to star
John Carroll and Lona Andre.
PINKERTON MAN, original story, by John W.
Considine. acquired by 20th Century-Fox.
PINKERTON THE DETECTIVE, original, by
William Rankin, purchased by Paramount, for
production by B. P. Schulberg.
PIRATE'S LADY, THE, original story by John
Francis Larkin, bought by Samuel Goldwyn for
release through United Artists.
PIT AND PENDULUM, novel, by Edgar Allen
Poe, acquired by Warners.
PLAYBOY, original, by Richard Connell, pur-
chased by Paramount, for George Raft.
PLUMBER'S PUDDING, story, by Gene Markey,
bought by Douglas McLean as the fourth pro-
duction on his Grand National program.
POKER FACE, original, by Carl Oausen, pur-
chased by Columbia.
POLO JOE, original, purchased by Warners, for
Toe E. Brown and Gaby Fay; direction by
William McGann.
PORT OF MISSING GIRLS, original story, by
Howard Estabrook, bought by Monogram from
Brenda Pictures Corporation.
PORTIA ON TRIAL, magazine story, by Faith
Baldwin, published by "Ladies Home Journal,"
bought by Republic.
POST OFFICE INSPECTOR, original, by Mor-
timer Braus. purchased by Columbia.
POSTAL INSPECTOR, original, by Robert Dillon
and Kay Morris, purchased by Universal, for
Ricardo Cortez. Patricia Ellis and Bela Lugosi;
direction by Otto Brower; screen play by Horace
McCoy and Robert Presnell.
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PRAYER FOR MY SON, A, novel, by Hugh
Walpole, bought by Warners, to star Kay Fran-
cis and Mauch twins.
PRESIDENT'S MYSTERY STORY, magazine
story, in which the following collaborated:
Rupert Hughes, Samuel Hopkins Adams, An-
thony Abbot, Rita Weiman. S. S. Van Dine and
John Erskine; from a mystery plot suggested by
Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Fulton Oursler,
purchased by Republic.
PREVENTER OF ACCIDENTS, magazine story,
by Clarence Budington Kelland, purchased by
Columbia.
PRICE HE PAID, original, purchased by Leicbter
Productions, for Conway Tearle.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Helen Jerome's dra
matization of the Jane Austen classic, acquired
by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to star Clark Gable
and Norma Shearer.
PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, novel by Mark
Twain, bought by Warners to star the Mauch
Twins.
PRINCE OF PILSEN, operetta, by Frank Pixley
and Gustavc Enders, acquired by Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer.
PRIVATE ENEMY, original story, bought by
Twentieth Century-Fox for Don Ameche. Victor
McLaglen and Sidney Blackmer also named for
the cast.
PROFESSIONAL ESCORT, original story, by Sam
Engel, bought by 20th Century -Fox.
PUNCHINELLO, book, by Martin Justice, pur-
chased by Howard Brown.
PURITAN AT LARGE, novel, by I. A. R. Wylie,
bought by Univers.al.
PURPLE AND FINE LINEN, book, by May
Edington, purchased by Columbia, for Jean
Arthur; direction by Edward Ludwig.
PUZZLE FOR FOOLS, original, by Patrick (Juen-
tin, bought by Radio.
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE, original story by
Max Marcin, bought by Paramoimt.
QUEEN OF THE YUKON, novel, by Jack Lon-
don, bought by Monogram Pictures.
QUESTION OF HONOR, original story, by Peter
B. Kyne, acquired by Columbia.
QUINTUPLETS TO YOU, original story, by
Olga Moore, acquired by Robert Sisk for release
through RKO Radio. Screen play written by
Maxwell Shane.
QUO VADIS, book, by Henryk Sienkiewicz, pur-
chased by MGM.
RACE THE SUN, novel, by Dale Collins, bought
by MGM.
RACKETEERS IN EXILE, original, by Harry
Sauber, bought bv Columbia to star George Ban-
croft.
RADIO CITY REVELS, musical comedy, the first
Jesse L. Lasky production for release through
RKO Radio. Alex A. Aarons, Broadway stage
producer, assigned to assist with the screen
production.
RADIO PATROL, original story, by Eddie Sulla-
van and Charles Smith, acquired by Universal.
RAIDERS OF THE SPANISH PEAKS, book,
by Zane Grey, purchased by Paramount, for
Buster Crabbe; production by A. M. Botsford;
screen play by John Krafft.
RAINBOW OVER THE RIVER, acquired by Sol
Lesser for release through RKO Radio, with
Bobby Breen in the leading role.
REAL GLORY, THE, novel, by Charles Clifford,
bought by Samuel Goldwyn to star Gary Cooper
for release tlirough United Artists.
RED LIGHTS AHEAD, original story, by Robert
KUis and Helen Logan, acquired by Chesterfield
for release through Republic, with Lucille
Gleason and Roger Imhof? heading the cast and
Rowland Lee directing.
RED MILL, operetta, by Victor Herbert, pur-
chased by MGM.
REGENCY, novel, by D. L. Murray, acquired by
Charles Chaplin as a vehicle for Paulette God-
dard.
RELUCTANT BACHELOR, THE, original, by
Robert Arthur, bought by Republic.
REMEMBER WHEN, original, purchased by
FitzPatrick Pictures.
REMOTE CONTROL, Cosmopolitan Magazine
story, by Alfred Kalberer, bought by Universal.
RENDEZVOUS WITH LOVE, A, original, by
William Anthony McGuire, to MGM.
RETURN ENGAGEMENT, unproduced musical
comedy, bought by Mervyn LeRoy for release
through Warners. Nancy Hamilton, James Shute
and Rosemary Casey are the authors.
RETURN FROM LIMBO, magazine story, by
A. H. Carr, purchased by Warners, for Kay
Francis.
RETURN OF HOPALONG CASSIDY, book, by
Clarence Mulford, purchased by Harry Sherman
(Paramount release), for William Boyd, Jimmy
Ellison and George Hayes.
RETURN OF RAFFLES, original story, by
E. W. Hornung, bought by Maury Cohen of
Invincible Pictures.
RETURN OF THE SHEIK, by Max Magnus, ac-
quired by Universal.
RETURN OF THE THIN MAN, original story,
by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, ac-
quired by MGM, as another of the "Thin Man"
series.
RIDDLE OF FORTY NAUGHTY GIRLS, THE,
original mystery story, by Stuart Palmer, bought
by Radio to star James Gleason and Zasu Pitts.
RIGHT GUY, THE, magazine story, published in
"McCalls," written by Richard Wormser, bought
by Columbia.
RIGHT IN YOUR LAP, original story with a
radio broadcasting studio as background, ac-
quired by Paramount to star Mary Ruth Kizziar,
child prodigy pianist.
RINGS ON HER FINGERS, original, by Eric
Simonson (Lawrence Kirk), purchased by
Twentieth Century -Fox.
RIO GRANDE RANGER, original story, by
Jacques and Ceila Jacard, bought by Columbia
to star Bob Allen.
RIO GRANDE ROMANCE, book, by Peter B.
Kyne, purchased by \ictor Pictures; direction
by Robert Hill: featured, Eddie Nugent and
Maxine Doyle.
RIVALS, THE, comedy by Richard Brinsley
Sheridan, bought by Warners for Hugh Herbert.
ROAD SHOW, novel, by Eric Hatch, purchased
by Hal Roach, to star Patsy Kelly and Lyda
Roberti. MGM release.
ROAD TO NOWHERE, original, acquired by
Columbia to star Jack Holt.
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ROAD TO RENO', novel, by I. A. R. Wylie,
bought by Universal.
ROAMING AROUND, musical, by Lew Brown,
acquired by Edward Small as a starring vehicle
for Toe Penner.
ROBIN HALE, novel, by James Oliver Curwood,
bought by Republic.
ROBINSON CRUSOE, book, by Daniel DeFoe,
purchased by Republic.
ROMANCE BY REQUEST, original, by Jerry
Wald and Phillip and Julius Epstein, bought by
Republic.
ROSALIE, play, by William Anthony McGuire,
bought by MGM for Eleanor Powell and Ray
Bolger.
'ROUND THE TOWN, musical by Lew Brown,
Rian James and Paul Yawitz, acquired by Radio
to star Joe Penner.
ROUNDUP, book, by Clarence Mulford, pur-
chased by Harry Sherman (Paramount release),
for William Boyd, Jimmy Ellison and George
Hayes.
ROSE BOWL, original, by Francis Wallace, pur-
chased by Paramount; production by A. M.
Botsford; featured, Nick Lukats, Jane Rhodes,
Robert Cummings and Johnny Downs.
ROSE OF ALGERIA, operetta, by Victor Her-
bert, purchased by MGM.
ROSE OF TRALEE, original, purchased by Fitz-
Patrick Pictures.
RULER OF THE SEA, original story, acquired
by Paramount.
RUSTLERS' VALLEY, book, by Clarence Mul-
ford, purchased by Harry Sherman (Paramount
release), for William Boyd, Jimmy Ellison and
George Hayes.
SAID WITH SOAP, original, by Gerald Beau-
mont, purchased by Warners.
SAINT ELMO, original and modern version of
the novel by Augusta Evans Wilson, bought
by Grand National.
SAINT IN NEW YORK, novel, by Leslie Char-
teris, purchased by Radio for starring of Barbara
Stanwyck.
SALESLADY, novel, by Harold Morrow, bought
by Monogram.
SALLY, IRENE AND MARY, Broadway musical
hit of seasons back, acquired by Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox.
SAM HOUSTON, PIONEER, by Edgcumb Pin
chon, author of "Viva Villa," acquired by George
Hirliman.
SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTS, original, purchased
by Columbia, for Ralph Bellamy and Marguerite
Churchill; direction by D. Ross Lederman.
SAN QUENTIN, original story, by John Bright
and Robert Tasker, bought by Warner to star
Pat O'Brien.
SAND FLOW, novel, by Cherry Wilson, bought
by Buck Jones for early production.
SAPPHIRE, novel, dealing with modern New
Orleans, by Norman Reilly Raine, bought by
Paramount to star George Raft.
SARATOGA, original story, by Anita Loos and
Robert Hopkins, acquired by MGM, to star
Clark Gable and Joan Crawford.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, original, by
Richard English, purchased by Radio, for Owen
Davis, Jr.
SCATTERED SEEDS, play, by Pauline Brooks
and Burnet Hershey, purchased by MGM.
SCAVENGERS OF BROADWAY, original story,
by Betty Laidlow and Bob Lively, bought by
Conn Studios.
SCOOP, original, by Vee Terrys Perlman and
Joseph Fulling Fishman, newspaper story, bought
by Universal.
SEA OF GRASS, novel which appeared in "The
Saturday Evening Post" from the pen of Conrad
Richter, now on the writing staff of Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer, acquired by that company.
SEAL POACHER, original story, by Norman
Reilly Raine dealing with the Alaskan seal in-
dustry, purchased by Warner Bros. -First
National.
SECOND MAN, THE, play, by S. N. Behrman,
which was produced by the New York Theatre
Guild, starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne,
bought by RKO Radio.
SECOND MRS. DRAPER, THE, novel, by Noel
Pierce, bought by Columbia.
SECOND WIFE, based on the play "All the
King's Men," acquired by Radio to star Walter
Abel and Gertrude Michael.
SECRET AGENT, book, by Joseph Conrad, pur-
chased by GB Pictures for release as "Sabo-
tage"; Sylvia Sidney starred, Alfred Hitchcock
directing.
SECRET GARDEN, based on Frances Hodgson
Burnett's original story, bought by Paramount
to star Virginia Weidler.
SECRET MARRIAGE, book, by Kathleen
Norris, purchased by Columbia.
SECRET OF TREASURE ISLAND, original, by
Ron Hubbard, bought by Columbia.
SEE HOW THEY RUN, original story, by Robert
Andrews, bought by David L. Loew, to star Joe
E. Brown.
SEEING EYE, THE, original, by William J.
Cowan, bought by Radio.
SERENADE ON THE SEINE, original musical,
by Franz Schulz, and Jay Gornay, purchased
by Radio, for Ann Sothern and Smith Ballew ;
production by Samuel Briskin and CHfif Reid.
SERVICE DE LUX, original, by Vera Caspary,
purchased by Universal, which assigned the
author to write the adaptation.
SHADOW, THE, character, from the magazine
stories by Maxwell Grant, acquired by Alexander
Brothers for release through Grand National.
Four stories were bought by the brothers to be
used as material for a like number of features.
SHE DIDN'T WANT A SHEIK, original story,
by Adele Buffington, bought by Republic.
SHE'S GOT THAT SWING, original story, by
Joseph Hoflfman and Monroe ShafF, bought by
Radio for Ann Sothern.
SHE MARRIED FOR MONEY, original, by
Thames Williamson, bought by Radio.
SHE MARRIED THE PRINCE, magazine story,
by Alice Duer Miller, purchased by Columbia.
SHE SANG FOR HER SUPPER, original story.
by Ann Jordan, purchased by Radio to star Anne
Shirley.
SHE WALKED A CROOKED MILE, original
story, by Jack McDermott. bought by Republic,
to co-star Alison Skipworth and Polly Moran.
SHIP MASTER, original, by Boris Ingster, pur-
chased by Twentieth (Tentury-Fox.
SHOESTRING, magazine story, by George Brad-
shaw, published in the "Saturday Evening Post,"
bought by Universal.
SHORT HAUL, original story, by Herman Boxer,
bought by Universal to star John Wayne.
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SHOW BUSINESS, original, by Lew Lipton and
Bartlett Cormack, purchased by Paramount to
star Gladys Swarthout, Jack Benny, Fred Mac-
Murray, Gary Grant and Akim Tamiroff.
SHOW SHOP, book, by James Forbes, purchased
by MGM.
SHRINKING VIOLET, original, by George
Bricker, purchased by Warners,
SIEGE OF THE ALCAZAR, THE, orisinal story,
by Sonya Levien, bought by Twentieth Century-
Fox.
SILENT NIGHT, play in Hungarian, by Eugene
Heltai. bought by MGM.
SILENT KNIGHT, play by Jeno Heltai. acquired
by MGM.
SIMOON, original, purchased by Walter Wan-
ger (Paramount release); starring Charles
Boyer; direction by Anatole Litvak.
SINGAPORE, original, by Paul Burger and David
.Silverstein. bought by 20th Century-Fox.
SINGING MARINE, original story, by Delmar
Daves, bought by Warners as a musical for Dick
Powell. Olivia deHavilland and Lee Dixon.
SISTER ACT, unpublished novel, by Fannie
Hurst, bought by Warners.
SISTERS, THE, novel, by Myron Brinig, bought
by Warners.
SIX GIRLS AND DEATH, story, by Mark Hel-
linger. New York columnist, bought by Twen-
tieth Century-Fox.
SKIDDING, former Broadway legitimate success,
by Aurania Roureyrol, has been iDOUght by MGM.
SKY FEVER, original, by George Sayre, pur-
chased by Universal; production by Edmund
Grainger; screen play by Ben Markson.
SKY GIRL, novel, by Nellie Graf, bought by
Imperial. Story deals with hostesses of air lines.
SLIM, novel by William Wister Haines, purchased
by Warner to star Pat O'Brien and Henry
Fonda.
SMILE OF MONA LISA, original, by William
Wilder, purchased by Pioneer Pictures; pro-
duction, in Technicolor, by Merian C. Cooper.
SMILING CORPSE, THE, anonymous novel,
bought by Warners.
SMOKE TREE RANGE, novel, by Arthur Henry
Gooden, bought by Buck Jones for Universal
release.
SNOW COVERED WAGONS, novel, by Julia
Cooley Altrocchi. bought by Grand National as
the company's first color production.
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE, by George Atwill. pur-
chased by Imperial Distributing Corporation.
SON OF THE GODS, Rex Beach's story of an
American child reared by the Chinese, bought
by Warners.
SONG OF SPAIN, book, by Martin Justice, pur-
chased by Howard C. Brown.
SONG OF THE ANDES, original, by Crane Wil-
bur, purchased by George Hirliman; screen
play by Crane Wilbur.
SONG OF THE CITY, original, by Michael Fes-
sion, to MGM, to star Margaret Lindsay.
SOPHISTICATED LADY, original, by Dorell an.l
Stewart McGowan, purchased by Chesterfield-
Invincible.
SOULS AT SEA, original by Ed Hale, bought by
Paramount to star Carole Lombard and Garv
Cooper.
SOUND OF YOUR VOICE, original musical, by
Stephen Morehouse Avery, acquired by Colum-
bia as the next Grace Moore picture.
SPANISH OMELET, magazine story, by Edward
Hope Coffey, published by "Cosmopolitan," pur-
chased by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
SPARKENBROKE, novel by Charles Morgan,
optioned by MGM.
SPLINTER FLEET, original, by William Faulk-
ner, dealing with the navy's wartime submarine
chasers, bought by Twentieth Century-Fox.
SPRING DANCE, New York legitimate hit. by
George Billam and J. B. Priestly, bought by
MGM.
SPUR OF PRIDE, THE, novel, by Percival C.
Wren, bought by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
STAGE DOOR, current Broadway play, by George
S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, bought by Radio
as a co-starring vehicle for Katharine Hepburn.
Ginger Rogers and Burgess Meredith.
STAIRS OF SAND, book, by Zane Grey, pur-
chased by Paramount, as a probable vehicle for
Larry Crabbe, Glen Erikson, Marsha Hunt and
Raymond Hatton; screen play by Robert Yost
and Stuart Anthony.
STAND-IN, novel, by Clarence Budington Kel-
land, bought by Walter Wanger, for release
through United Artists.
STAND UP AND FIGHT, original, by Forbes
Parkhill, bought by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
STAR OF EMPIRE, original story, dealing with
the entrance of Nevada into the Union, bought
by Crescent Pictures.
STATE LINE, original, by Houston Branch,
bought by Republic.
STEPPING TOES, original, by Leo Loeb and
Harold Buchman, acquired by Radio to co-star
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
STONES CRY OUT, THE, novel by Richard
Wormser. bought by Universal. Edmund Grain-
ger, producer.
STORM IN A TEACUP, original, by James
Bridle, nurchased by Victor Saville Productions
fUnited Artists).
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT, original police
story, by Harold .Sturm, acquired by Monogram
for its 1937-38 program.
STRICTLY ACCIDENTAL, original, by Richard
English, bought by Radio.
STRIP TEASE, original story, by Leston Huntley
and Albert Barker, dealing with burlesque thea-
tres, bought by Republic.
SUBMARINE 262, original, by Commander
Frank Wead. purchased by Warners, for Pat
O'Brien and George Brent.
SUMMER HAIL, book, by Valerie Savage, pur-
chased by Radio. _ for Ginger Rogers; screen
play by Edith Meiser.
SUMMER LIGHTNING, novel, by Allene Coriiss.
bought by Walter Wanger, for release through
United Artists.
SUMMER ROMANCE, original story, by Lilly
Anderson, bought by Paramount.
SUPEJl-SLEUTH, original story, by Harry Se-
gall. bought by Radio to star Jack Oakie. Ed-
ward Small, producer.
SUSANAH OF THE MOUNTIES. novel, bv
Muriel and Marril Danison, bought by Twentieth
Century -Fox to star Shirley Temple.
SWEET ALOES, play, by Joyce Carey, pur-
chased by Warners, for Kay Francis and George
Brent.
SWEET SIXTEEN, original story, by Norma
Young, bought by W. Ray Johnston for Ster-
ling Pictures.
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SWEETHEART OF THE NAVY, original, by
Dorothy Bennett, acquired by Grand National.
SWEETHEARTS, operetta, by Victor Herbert,
purchased by MGM.
SWING HIGH, SWING LOW, orisinal story, by
Marcella Burke, to Paramount to star Carole
Lombard and Fred MacMurray.
SWORN ENEMY, original, purchased by MGM.
for Robert Young; direction by Edwin L. Marin.
SYNTHETIC GENTLEMAN, magazine story, by
Channing Pollock, bought by Universal to star
John Wayne in a Trem Carr production.
TABLECLOTH, story, by Patterson McNutt, Gene
Fowler, Grover Jones and Nunnally Johnson.
TAKE A NUMBER, magazine story, by Richard
Macauley, purchased by Radio; production by
Sid Rogell; screen play by Houston Branch.
TAKE IT EASY, original story, by Francis and
Marion Cockrell, bought by Radio. Toe Penner
in the lead.
TAKE THE HEIR, original story, by Thomas
Ahearn and Lawrence Pohle, bought by Radio.
TALENT SCOUT, original, by George Bilson.
based on the recent air tour of the flying War-
ner "Gold Daggers of 1937" troupe, acquired bv
Warner.
TARZAN'S PRISONER, TARZAN'S FOLLY.
TARZAN'S SECRET. TARZAN'S REVENGE.
TARZAN'S LAST CALL, acquired by Sol
Lesser of Principal Pictures from Edgar Rice
Burroughs for release through Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox.
TELEPHONE OPERATOR, original story, by
Frederick Hawtrey, bought by W. Ray Johnston
of Sterling Pictures.
TEMPERAMENTAL LADY, magazine story, by
Julian Fields, purchased by Republic.
THAT CERTAIN WOMAN, original story, by
Edmiuid Goulding. bought by Warners to star
Bette Davis.
THAT I MAY LIVE, original, by David L;imson.
purchased by Twentieth Century -Fox.
THEODORA GOES WILD, original, by Mary
McCarthy, purchased by Columbia, for Irene
Dunne.
THERE GOES THE BRIDE, original bv Ortavu^
Rov Cohen. Durchased by Columbia for Chester
Morris and Fay Wray.
THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS, original story, by
Martin Mooney, has been bought by Invincible.
THERE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN, magazine story.
by Wilson Cn'Hson. published in the "American,"
bought bv Columbia.
THEY DIDN'T WANT LOVE, original, by Adele
Buffington. to Radio.
THEY GAVE HIM A GUN. original storv. bv
William Cowen, bought by MGM.
THEY HAD TO SERVE CHARLIE, original, by
M. John Bronson. bought by Radio.
THIEF OF TAOS, original bv Allen Vaughn
Elston. bought by Grand National.
THIN ICE. original storv, by Melville Baker, ac-
quired bv Twentieth Century-Fox as a starring
vehicle for Sonja Henie.
THIRTEENTH BED IN THE BALLROOM,
THE, original, by Esther Haver Fonesca. bought
by Paramount.
THIRTEENTH MAN, original, bv Reymond Ray,
acquired by W. Ray Johnston of Sterling Pic-
tures.
THIS BREED OF MEN, original, by Waldemar
Young ■ and Jeanie Macpherson, purchased by
Paramount, for production by Cecil B. DeMille;
to star Gary Cooper; dialogue by Harry Lamb.
THIS GUN FOR HIRE, novel, by Graham Greene,
bought by Paramount, to star Akim TaniiroflF.
THIS WAY, PLEASE, original story about mod-
ern motion picture palaces, by William Tliomas
and Maxwell Shane, acquired by Paramount.
THORNS AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS, Bertha M.
Clay's old classic, has been bought by Mono-
gram for 1937-38 release.
THOU SHALT NOT COVET, book, by James
Oliver Curwood, purchased by Victory Pictures.
THOUSAND DOLLAR BILL, A, magazine story,
liublished by "Cosmopolitan," by Manuel Kom-
roff, acquired by Grand National.
THREE BAD MEN, original story, by David
Bader. bought by National and Provincial in
London.
THREE COMRADES, novel, by Eric Maria Re-
marque, author of "All Quiet on the Western
Front," acquired by MGM.
THREE LEGIONAIRES, Foreign Legion story,
acquired by General Pictures.
THREE LITTLE SISTERS, original, by Adele
Commandini, purchased by Universal; produc-
tion by Joseph Pasternack; direction by Henrj
Koster.
THREE MARRIED MEN, original, by Owen
Davis. Sr.. purchased bv Paramount, for Wil-
liam Frawley. Roscoe Karns and Lynne Over-
man; production by Arthur Hornblow, Jr.
THREE ON A LATCHKEY, original story, by
Joseph Santlev. bought by Radio for production
as an elaborate musical.
THREE ROOMS IN HEAVEN, based on Kather-
ine Brush'^i novel. Mannequin, bought by Metro-
Goldwyn-^fayer for loan Crawford.
THREE TIME LOSER, original, by Gene Towne
and Graham Baker, purchased by Walter
Wanger fLTnited Artists), for Sylvia Sidney.
THUNDER OVER THE CITY, original, by Robert
E. Sherwood, acquired by Columbia to star Ed-
ward G. Robinson.
TIGHTWAD, magazine story, by Paul Gallico,
purchased by Paramount.
TILLER GIRLS, original, purchased by Fitz-
Patrick Pictures.
TIM TYLER'S LUCK, original story, by Lyman
Young, bought by Universal as another of the
Tim Tyler series.
TIME OUT OF MIND, novel by Rachel Field,
bought by Universal.
TIME OUT FOR ROMANCE, original, by
Eleanor Griffin and William Rankin, purchased
by Twentieth Century -Fox.
TINTYPE OF A LADY, novel, by Kathleen Shep-
ard. bought by W. Ray Johnston for Sterling
Pictures production.
TO MARY— WITH LOVE, original, purchased by
Twentieth Century-Fox. for Warner Bnxter.
Myrna T.ov. Claire Trevor and Jean Dixon;
nroductioii bv Kenneth ^Lacgowan; direction by
John Cromwell.
TOINETTE'S PHILIP, from the estate of the late
Mrs. C. V. Tamison, bv .Sol Lesser for Bobby
Breen for release through RKO Radio.
TOM AND JERRY, original story, by Stanley
Garvey. Bought by Radio.
TOM SAWYER, DETECTIVE, book, purchased
by Paramount, for Bennie Bartlett and Virginia
Weidler: production by A. M. Botsford; screen
play by Sam Mintz.
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TOMORROW'S HEADLINES, original story, by
Thomas Ahearn, bought by Radio. The story
deals with the broadcasting of news via radio.
TOO YOUNG TO DIE, comedy, by Lewis R.
Foster, bouRlil by i';'_ramonnt to star Mary
Koland and Charles Ruggles.
TOP OF THE TOWN, musical, by Lou Brock,
for Universal, starring Hugh Herbert, Charles
Winninger, Gertrude Niesen, Jack Smart, Ella
Logan and others.
TOVARICH, London and New York legitimate
theatre production by Jacques Deval, acquired
by Warners.
TRAIL DUST, book, by Clarence Mulford, pur-
ciiased by JIarry Sherman (Paramount release),
for William Boyd, Jimmy Ellison and George
Hayes.
TRIAL HORSE, original by Edward Flanagan,
purchased by Warners; production by Bryan
Foy.
TROUBADOUR IN TROUBLE, original, by
Franz Schulz and Jay Gournay, purchased bv
MGM.
TRUE CONFESSION, taken from French novel,
bought by Paramount, to star Carole Lombard.
TRUNK MURDER MYSTERY, original, by
Harry Hamilton, purchased by Banner Pictures,
for Norman Foster; direction by Norman
Foster.
TRUTH IS ON THE MARCH, novel, by Emile
Zola, concerning the author's famous tight on
behalf of Captam Alfred Dreyfus, bought by
Warners.
TUCKER DURKEE BUYS IN, original, by Rolf
Passer and Lyford Moore, to Republic.
TURN OFF THE MOON, magazine story, by
Mildred Harrington, published in the "Saturday
Evening Post," bought by Paramount to star
Eleanore Whitney and John Downs.
TURNING POINT, original, by John Bright and
Robert Tasker, purchased by Paramount.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
magazine story, by Paul Gallico, published in the
"Saturday Evening Post," acquired by Columbia.
TWENTIETH AMENDMENT, original, by Lee
Brody, bought by Paramount.
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, novel, by
Faith Baldwin, has been bought by Universal.
TWINS FOR HER MAJESTY, original, by Lou
Heifitz and Herbert Klein, bought by MGM.
TWO SHALL MEET, original story, by Karl
Brown and Hinton Smith, bought by Grand Na-
tional for production by B. F. Zeldman.
UMBRELLA, THE, unproduced play, by Will
Scott, bought by MGM.
UNCROWNED EMPEROR, original story, planned
by Warner, based on the life of the late Sir Basil
ZaharotF, munitions king.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, Hindenburg Zeppelin,
purchased by Radio, for John Beal.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Ernest Pagano, pur-
chased by Radio, for \'ictor Moore and Helen
I'roderick; screen pl.ay by Charles Beldon.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, British army life, pur-
chased by GB Pictures; direction by Raoul
Walsh.
UNTITLED — three original stories, by Peter B.
Kyne. purchased by Victory Pictures.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, Zoe Akins. purchased
by Colum.bia, for Grace Moore.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, life of the late Will
Barber, war correspondent, purchased by Radio,
for Gene Raymond; production by Lou Lusty.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, Bert Kalmar and Harry
Ruby, purchased by MGM, for the four Marx
brothers; production by Irving Thalberg.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, Norman Krasna, pur-
chased by Universal, «or Eddie Buzzell's direc-
tion.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, written by Hans Kraly,
bought by Universal to star Deanna Durbin.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, purchased by GB Pic-
tures, for Peter Lorre.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by John Farrow, Peter
Milne and Frank Dougherty, based on the life of
the late Hetty Green, financial wizard, acquired
by Warner.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, musical, by Vincent You-
mans, acquired by Paramount.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Henri Bernstein,
French author and playwright, acquired by Doug-
las Fairbanks, Jr.'s Criterion Pictures of London.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Ferdinand Bruckner,
bought by B. P. Schulberg to star Sylvia Sid-
ney.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, for starring of Eleanor
Powell, Virginia Bruce. James Stewart. Frances
Langford, Buddy Ebsen, Una Merkel and Sid
Silvers, acquired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Viola Brothers Shore
and Lawrence Pohle bought by Radio to star
Ginger Rogers and Jack Oakie.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, bought by Rufus Le-
IMaire for Eddie Garr as his first production for
Universal.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Rupert Hughes,
bought by Selznick International for United Art-
ists release.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Dorothy Kilgallen,
newspaper reporter who flew around the world,
bought by Warners.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Mrs. Irene Castle, for
Radio, on the dancing career of Irene and Vernon
Castle.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Paul Schofield and
Ralph Scott, for Paramount, dealing with the
northern frontier between 1783 and 1821 and with
individual trappers, the Northwestern Fur Com-
pany and the Hudson's Bay Company.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Dan Jarrett and
Ewing Scott, for George Hirliman production,
starring George O'Brien.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Moss Hart, for pro-
duction by MGM as a musical.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Alfred Hitchcock, for
Gaumont British.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Henry Ducoin. ac-
quired by Universal for Danielle Darrieux.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Dick Rogers and
Larry Hart, musical comedy writers, acquired
by Warners to star Ethel Merman.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Henry Myers, for
Universal.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by Cy Barlett and
Charles Grayson, acquired by Universal to star
Boris Karloff.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by David Levy and
David Adams, bought by Condor Productions for
release through Grand National.
UNTITLED ORIGINAL, by David Wallerstein.
bought by Paramount.
UPSEY DAISY, original story, by Peter B. Kyne,
bought by Columbia.
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VALLEY OF THE MOON, book, by Jack Lon-
don, purchased by George Hirliman (Radio re-
lease), for George O'Brien.
VALLEY OF TERROR, original story, by James
Oliver Curwood, bought by Maurice Conn.
VARIETY, made as a silent picture years ago,
acquired by Selznick International for produc-
tion in sound starring Edward Arnold.
VARSITY SHOW, original story, by Fred Peder-
son, bought by Warners.
VELVET FINGERS, original, purchased by Fitz-
Patrick Pictures.
VENUS MAKES TROUBLE, original, by M. L.
Simmons, bought by Columbia.
VETERANS OF FUTURE WARS, original, by
Dalton Trumbo, purchased by Warners.
VIOLETTE, short story, by Vincent Sheehan,
purchased by Radio Pictures to star Katharine
Hepburn.
VIVACIOUS LADY, original story, by I. A. R.
Wylie, bought by Radio as a vehicle in which
to star Ginger Rogers.
VOGUES OF 1937, purchased by Walter Wanger
to star Joan Bennett for release through United
Artists.
WAIKIKI WEDDING, original, by Daniel Evans,
bought by Paramount to star Bing Crosby.
WAKE UP AND LIVE, book, by Dorothy
Brande, purchased by Twentieth Century -Fox.
WALLABY JIM, magazine story, character of
Albert Wetjen's "Collier's Magazine" stories,
bought by Grand National.
WANTED BY THE POLICE, original, by Leon-
ard St. John, to W. Ray Johnston for Sterling
Pictures.
WARRIOR FOR RICHARD. A, Hazel Christie
MacDonald's magazine story, bought by Colum-
bia.
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT, original, by
William Rankin, bought by Universal.
WAY FOR A LADY, magazine story, by N.
Coates Webster, purchased by Universal, for
Margaret Sulla van and Henry Fonda; screen
play by Harry Clork.
WAY OF A WIFE, play, by Anthony Merryn,
purchased by Roslyn Sherman.
WE CAN WAIT, original story, by William Mc-
Grail, bought by General Pictures.
WE, THE JURY, original, by Ferdinand Reyher,
purchased by Radio; production by Robert Sisk
WE, THE PEOPLE, original, by Joe Sherman,
Richard Goldstone and Ray Doyle, purchased
by MGM; production by Jack Chertok; direc-
tion by Edward Cahn.
WE WENT TO COLLEGE, original, by George
Oppenheimer and Finley Peter Dunne, Jr., pur-
chased by MGM, for Edmund Lowe; production
by Harry Rapf; direction by Joseph Santley;
screen play by Maurice Rapf and Richard
Maibaum.
WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE, book, by
David Lamson, purchased by Radio; production
by Edward Small; adaptation by Paul Perez
and William Robson.
WEATHER OR NO, magazine story, by A. H.
Carr, purchased by Columbia.
WEDDING DRESS, original, by Helen Grace Car-
lisle, bought by Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer to star
Robert Montgomery.
WEDDING PRESENT, original by Paul Gallico,
bought by B. P. Schulberg from Columbia for
Paramount release.
WEE WILLIE WINKIE, based on the Rudyard
Kipling story, bought by Twentieth Century-
Fox, to star Shirley Temple.
WEEPING IS FOR WOMEN, new novel, by
Donald Barr Chidsey, bought by Metro -Goldwyn.
WE'VE HAD OUR MOMENTS, original story,
by Charles F. Belden and Frederick Stephani,
bought by Universal.
WELLS FARGO, original story, by Frank Lloyd
and Howard Estabrook, acquired by Paramount.
WEST COAST LIMITED, magazaine story, by
Wadsworth Camp, bought by Universal.
WEST SIDE MIRACLE, "Colliers Magazine"
story by Quentin Reynolds, bought by Universal.
WHAT HO, original, by Richard Cornell, acquired
by Emanuel Cohen, for release through Para-
mount. Gary Cooper.
WHEN THE DEVIL DRIVES, original, by Myles
Connolly, bought by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
WHEN'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, original story, by
Fred Ballard, bought by David L. Loew for
Joe E. Brown. Release through Radio.
WHISPERING SMITH— 12 "Whispering Smith"
originals, by Frank Spearman, purchased by
Principal Pictures (Sol Lesser).
WHISPERING WINDOW, magazine story, by
Cortland Fitzsimmons, purchased by MGM.
WHISPERS. INC., original, by Harold Tarshis
and John Rawlins, purchased by Columbia.
WHITE BANNERS, novel, by Lloyd C. Douglas,
author of "Magnificent Obsession" and "The
Green Light," has been acquired by Warner.
WHITE HEAT, original, by Dorrell McGowan
and Stuart Edward McGowan, purchased by
Radio.
WHITE HORSE INN, play, by Erik Charell,
purchased by Warners.
WHITE RAJAH, original, by Errol Flynn and
William Ulman, purchased by Warners.
WHO'S THAT MAN, original, purchased by
Leichter Productions, for Margaret Morris.
WICKED EYES, original, purchased by Leichter
Productions, for Margaret Morris.
WILD BRAIN KENT, taken from the novel, "The
Re-creation of Brian Kent," 20th Century-Fox.
THE WILD CATTER, original story, by John
Van Dyke, bought by Universal.
WILDERNESS, original, by Chester Franklin,
purchased by Paramount.
WILLIAM THE SECOND COMES HOME,
original, by Owen Francis, purchased by
Republic.
WINE AGENT, original, by William Rankin,
purchased by B. P. Schulberg.
WINGS OVER HONOLULU, Mildred Cram's cur-
rent "Red Book" novel dealing with naval avia-
tion in the Hawaiian Islands, purchased by
Universal.
WINGS OF MERCY, original, by Alice F. Curtis,
bought by RKO Radio.
WITH BANNERS BLOWING, novel by Barry
Benefield, acquired by Paramount.
WITH LOVE AND KISSES, original story, by
Al Martin and Sherman Lowe, bought by Tele-
vision Pictures. Pinky Tomlin and Toby Wing.
WITHOUT ORDERS, magazine story, by Peter
B. Kyne, purchased by Radio.
WITHOUT THE NET, magazine story, by Frank
R. Adams, purchased by Republic.
WIVES NEVER KNOW, original, by Dorothy
Bennett, purchased by Paramount.
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WOLF CAH., novel, by Jack London, bought by
Monogram Pictures.
WOMAN INTERNE, "Cosmopolitan MaRazine"
story, by Faith Baldwin, bought by Paramount.
WOMAN OF DESTINY, play, by Sam War-
shawsky, purchased by Pickford-Lasky (United
Artists), for Francis Lederer.
WOMAN'S TOUCH, THE, original story, by Sam
.md Bella Spewack. bought by Samuel Goldwyn.
WOMEN, THE, Broadway stage play, by Claire
Booth Brokaw Luce, bought by Max Gordon
Plays and Pictures Corporation, headed by Harry
M. Goetz.
WOMEN ARE POISON, original story, by George
Beck, bought by Radio.
WOMEN ARE TROUBLE, original by George
Harmon Coxe, purchased by MGM.
WOMEN ARE WISE, original, by Lester Ilfeld,
acquired by Columbia, to star Dolores del Rio.
WOMEN WITH WINGS, novel, by Genevieve
Haugen, stunt flyer, bought by Twentieth Cen-
tury-Fox.
WOODEN KIMONO, tnystery by John Floyd, ac-
quired by Imperial Distributing Corporation.
WOODY, original, by Martin Goldberg, pur-
chased by MGM.
WORLD OF WOMEN, orginal, by Lionel Houses,
bought by Radio.
WORLD'S OUR OYSTER, THE, original, bought
by Selznick International for United Artists re-
lease. Edward Arnold and Mary Astor.
YEARS ARE SO LONG, THE, novel by Margaret
Lawrence, acquired by Paramount.
YEARS ARE SO UNSETTLED, THE, original
story, taken from Tess Slesinger's book of collect-
ed short stories, "Time, The Present," acquired
by Paramount to star Olympe Bradna.
YELLOWSTONE OR BUST, original, by Maurice
Rapf and Richard Maibaum, purciiased by MGM.
YES, MY DARLING DAUGHTER, current
Broadway stage success, by Mark Reed, bought
by Warners, to star Olivia de Havilland and
Lucille Watson.
YESTERDAY'S CHEERS, original, by Albert
Shelby Levino, bought by Paramount to star
Lew Ayres and Mary Carlisle.
YOU AND ME, original, by Norman Krasna,
bought by Paramount to star Arline Judge.
YOU CAN'T BEAT LOVE, original story, by
Olga Moore, bought by Radio.
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, current
Broadway hit, by George Kaufman and Moss
Hart, bought by Columbia.
YOU'RE ALL I WANT, •riginal, by Katherine
Brush, purchased by Warners, for Kay Francis.
YOURS FOR THE ASKING, original, purchased
by Paramount for George Raft, Dolores Cos-
tello and Jeanne Perkins.
YOU'LL BE MARRIED BY NOON, original story,
by Harry Ruskin, bought by MGM.
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Deaths of the Year
ADAMS, ISABEL: 80. Pioneer stage and film
actress. Engiewood, .X. J., Sept. 22. 1S36.
ALEXANDER, ROSS: 29. Screen actor. Latest
appearances in "Midsummer Night's Dream,"
"Shipmates Forever," "Ready, WilHng and Able."
Hollywood, Jan. 2, 1937.
ALTHAUSER, FRED: President of Local 5 of
the Stage Employees Union. Had been stagehand
at the Shubert and Strand theatres 30 years. Cin-
cinnati, May, 1936.
ARNOLD, MARCELLA: 26. Stunt player.
Killed in Pasadena, Cal., automobile accident.
March, 1937.
BAINBRIDGE, A. G.: 50. Veteran showman
and mayor of Minneapolis. 1933-193.'i. Minneapolis,
Minn., March, 1936.
BARNETT, AL: 40. Universa.I branch manager,
Pittsburgh, Sept. 25, 1936.
BEACH AM, C. R.: 64. Connected with War-
ners and formerly branch manager of the FN
Atlanta office. Atlanta, August. 1936.
BEAUMONT, LUCY: Actress. Appeared in
number of MGM films. April, 1937.
BEGHNGER, A. M.: 63. Theatre operator.
Operated former Majestic and Bijou Theatres,
Appleton, Wis. Died at St. Petersburg, Fla..
April, 1936.
BICKERTON, JOSEPH P., JR.: 5S. Theatrical
.ittorney and producer. August 20, 1936.
BLOCK, A. L.: 71. President of Circle Theatre
Co. Indianapolis, July 20, 1936.
BOLESLAWSKI, RICHARD: 47. Metro-Gold
wyn-Mayer director. Latest pictures: "Theodora
Goes Wild" and "Garden of Allah." Hollywood.
Jan. 17, 1937.
BOOTH, SYDNEY BARTON: 64. Actor and
nephew of Edwin Booth and last of the male line
of the American theatrical family. Stamford,
Conn., February, 1937.
BREESE, EDMUND: 64. Screen and stage
actor. Among best-known sound films: "Tol'able
David." "The Last Parade." "Beloved." Nev/
York City, April, 1936.
BROOKS, GERALD: 52. Member of board of
Paramount. Connected with E. F. Hutton &
f'om.pany, members of New York Stock Exchange.
New York City, March, 1936.
BOUDREAUX. LUKE S., SR.: 62. Operator
of Lyric. New Orleans, June, 1936.
BROWNE. W. GRAHAM: 67. Actor. London,
March 11, 1937.
BUCKHOLZ, LOUIS R.: Exhibitor. Owner of
the Rialto Theatre. Nekoosha, Wis. Nekoosha,
January, 1936.
BUCKLER, HUGH: Actor. Drowned. Oct. 30,
1936.
BUCKLER, JOHN: Actor. Drowned. Oct. 30.
1936.
BURBRIDGE, BEN: 60. Producer of "The
Gorilla Hunt." Jacksonville. June, 1936.
BURGESS, HELEN: 22. Actress. In "A Doc-
tor's Diary," "The Plainsman." Hollywood, April
7. 1937.
BURKAN, NATHAN: Motion picture attorney.
Great Neck. L. I., June 6. 19,%
BURKE, WILLIAM J.: 59. Vaudeville producer
and actor m teams of Howard and Burke, and
Burke and Dempsey. Detroit, Mich., April, 1936.
BURNS, SAMUEL R.: 54. President of the
International Projector Corporation and vice-presi-
dent of General Theatres Equipment Company.
BUTTERFIELD, COL. W. S.: 68. President of
Butterfield Theatres, Inc., and Butterfield Michi-
gan Theatres Company. Boston, April, 1936.
BRADY, WILLIAM J.: 66. Character actor.
Latest picture, "Hold Your Horses." New York,
Dec. 28, 1936.
BROWN, ANSEL W.: 67. Deputy commis-
sioner of the first New York censorship bureau.
Watertown, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1936.
BRYAN, VINCENT: 54. Song writer. Assist-
ant director in silent film days. Hollywood, April,
1937.
BUFORD, LYNN G.: 62. Kansas City film
censor. September, 1936.
CALDWELL, ANNE: Librettist and lyric
writer. Pictures include: "Babes in Toyland" and
"Flying Down to Rio." Beverly Hills, October,
1936.
CANTI, DR. RONALD GEORGE: 52. Made
apparatus for films on scientific research. London,
January, 1936.
CAPLAN, MAURICE J.: 47. President of the
Metropolitan Motion Picture Co. Detroit, April
18, 1937.
CARLISLE, ALEXANDRA: 50. Screen and
stage actress. In 1934 on screen in "Half a Sinner."
New York City, April, 1936.
CARR, WILLIAM C. D.: 70. Director and hus-
band of Mary Carr. Hollywood, February, 1937.
CHANDLER, CLEMENT F.: Pioneer in pub-
licity and advertising field. Hollywood, September,
1936.
CHANEY, NORMAN: 17. Played the fat boy
in "Our Gang Comedies." Baltimore, May, 1936.
CHERRY, ELIZABETH: 67. Actress. One of
the Cherry Sisters, internationally known variety
act. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May, 1936.
CHOTINER. HARRY W.: Exhibitor and past
president of Independent Theatre Owners. Los
Angeles, June 12, 1936.
CINELLI, PIETRO: Operator of the Cinelli-
Savoy Theatres in the Bronx, New York. June,
1936.
COLL, DANIEL P.: Exhibitor. Jackson, Ohio,
October, 1936.
COOPER, DONN: 24. Artist, Filmack Trailer
Co. Drowned. Chicago, July, 1936.
COSGROVE. WILLIAM: 38. Manager of
Comersford's Strand at Scranton. August IS, 1936.
COYLE. FRANK J.: Brother of John G. Von
Herberp; nnd manager of the Liberty in Seattle.
Seattle, December, 1936.
COYNE, MIKE: 69. At one time on staflF of
Henrv W. Savage, stage producer, later field repre-
sentative for United Artists. Hollywood, Feb. 6,
1937.
CRANDALL, HARRY M.: Washington theatre
circuit owner. Was ^resident of the local branch
of the old Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of
America. Feb. 26. 1937.
CRESWELL, FRED P.: 52. Salesman for
ITnitcd Artists. Atl,->nta, Ga., February, 1937.
CROSLAND, ALAN: 42. Director of "The Jazz
Singer," "The Sea Beast," "The Case of the Care-
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taker's Cat." Automobile accident. Hollywood,
July 16, 1936.
DARBY, TOM: Stage manager for Vitaphonc
Studios. Oct. 6, 1936.
DAVIDOW, LDWARD: 67. Agent and brother-
in-law ot i^ee and J. J. Shubert. i'roduced "Satel-
lite." New York, Feb. 14, 1937.
DAVIS, CHARLES J.: 44. Fox Movietone
cameraman. Washington, October, 1936.
DE ANGELIS, NICHOLAS: Associated with
DeAngelis Outdoor Advertising Co. New York,
August, 1936.
DEVER, JAMES: 73. Newspaper man and
assignment editor of Fox Movietone News. Staten
Island, L. I., February, 1937.
DEVEREAUX, MRS. L. L.: Exhibitor. Owner
of the Blackstone Theatre. New Rockford, N. D.
New Rockford. January, 1936.
DICKSON, FRED C: 60. President of the
Indiana Trust Company and member of Dickson
iS; Talbott. Indianapolis, Oct. 28, 1936.
DOYLE, LAIRD: 29. Warner contract writer.
Plane crash. Nov. 2, 1936.
DRINK WATER, JOHN: 54. Author, poet and
playwright. Wrote biography of Carl Laemmle.
London, March 25, 1937.
DUHAIME, ALBERT L.: Theatre manager,
Mystic, Conn., 25 years. Providence, R. I., May.
1936.
DUSENBURY, JOSEPH: 78. Exhibitor. For
mer owner of the Southern Colonial, Grand, State
and Vernon theatres in Columbus, Ohio. Colum-
bus, May, 1936.
EARLY, MARGOT: 18. Actress. In "Operator
13," and "Naughty Marietta," MGM. Automobile
crash, Hollywood, January, 1936.
ECKMAN, HENRY: ZJ. Traveling auditor for
MGM in England. London, July 17, 1936.
EDWARDS, CARLE E.: 59. Theatre manager.
Manager of several Detroit theatres, 22 years. Mil-
ford, Mich., May, 1936.
EMMET, JOSEPH K.: 70. Manager of Capitol
and former actor. New York, Oct. 31, 1936.
FARNUM, RALPH G.: 36. Actors' agent. Lo.=
Angeles, Aug. 22, 1936.
FAWCETT, ROSCOE: Vice-president of Faw-
cett Publications, Inc. Rochester, Minn., June 30,
1936.
FEIST, FELIX F.: 52. General sales manager
of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. New York City, April
16, 1936.
FENWICK, IRENE: Actress. Wife of Lionel
Barrymore. Beverly Hills, Dec. 24, 1936.
FIELD, EDWARD SALISBURY: 56. Play
Wright and screen writer. "Little Women,"
"Ladies of the Jury." September, 1936.
FIELD, JAMES: Head of the RKO theatre
legal department. New York, Jan. 24, 1937.
FLOYD, W. BURKE: Theatre manager of
Avon Park. Fla. Automobile accident. July, 1936.
FLYNN, NUGENT J.: 55. Operator of the
Wonderland and other houses in Kansas City
Los Angeles. August, 1936.
FLYNN, EMMETT J.: 45. Director. Holly-
wood. June 5. 1937.
FLYNN, RAY: 44. Production manager of
Twentieth Century -Fox. Hollywood, April 16, 1937.
FREASE, PHILIP: Exhibitor. Formerly oper-
ated theatres in Redwood Cityj Albany and Vaca-
ville, Cal. San Francisco, May, 1936.
FREEDMAN, DAVID: Writer. Heart attack.
New York, Dec. 9, 1936.
FRIEDLANDER, AL: 46. President of Fortune
i'ilm. New York, May 12, 1937.
FROMt-L, HERMAN: 67. Head of MGM music
copyngiu department. Heart attack. Hollywood,
Juiy ^3, 1936.
FUESSLEIN, ERNEST A.: 61. United Artists
accountant at the hotne office. New York, Feb. 10,
1937.
FURTHMAN, CHARLES: 56. Scenario editor
at Paramount. Hollywood, Nov. 7, 1936.
GILBERT, JOHN: 39. Actor. "The Big Pa-
rade," "Count of Monte Cristo," "The Merry
Widow," "(Jueen Christina" and "The Captain
Hates the Sea." Hollywood, January, 1936.
GILLLTTE, WILLIAM: 81. Stage actor and
dramatist, also creator of the role of Sherlock
Hoimes. Hartlord, April 29, 1937.
GOBEL, PETER R.: 83. Director of the Brown
Theatrical Co. Zanesville, Ohio, August, 1936.
GOLDMAN, SID: Republic salesman. San
Francisco, September, 1936.
GOODRICH, JOHN FISH: Film writer. Col
laborated on dialogue "The Love Racket," "The
Flirting Widow." Hollywood, March, 1937.
GORE, CHARLES: 62. Theatre operator. Los
Angeles, Feb. 16, 1937.
GRAETZ, PAUL: 47. German actor. Made 11
pictures in England for British International Pic-
tures, Gaumont British and Warner Bros. Holly-
wood, February, 1937.
GRANVILLE, BERNARD: 50. Film comedian
and stage actor. Hollywood, Oct. 5, 1936.
GREET, SIR PHILIP BEN: 78. Shakespearean
producer and actor. London, May, 1936.
GREY, GEORGE: Member of exploitation de-
partment at Columbia. Oct. 14, 1936.
HAMLINj THOMAS: 60. Publisher and editor
of The Film Curb. New Y'ork, Aug. 20, 1936.
HAMMOND, PERCY: 63. Drama critic of the
New York Herald-Tribune. New York City, April,
1936.
HARLOW, JEAN: 26. Actress. MGM star.
Hollywood, June 7, 1937.
HARRISON, LOUIS: 70. Actor and playwright.
Oct. 23, 1936.
HASKELL, WILLIAM H.: Drama, screen and
music critic for the Knickerbocker Press. Albany,
Oct. 8, 1936.
HASSELL, GEORGE: 56. Musical comedy
comedian and screen actor for 35 years. "Becky
Sharp," "Dressed to Thrill." Hollywood, February,
1937.
HEGGIE, O. P.: Actor. "Anne of Green
Gables," "Peck's Bad Boy," "The Count of Monte
Cristo," "Ginger." Hollywood, February, 1936.
HELLER, GEORGE: 60. Chairman of Mary-
land's Board of Motion Picture Censors. Automo-
bile accident. Baltimore, June 10, 1936.
HERTZMAN, CHARLES L.: 63. Theatrical
manager. Was scenario editor, Universal Pictures.
Later with Max Gordon and A. C. Blumenthal.
Atlantic City, N. J., January, 1937.
HEWITSON, E. E.: 63. President of Cinemato-
graph Exhibitors Association (British) in 1927-8
and an original member of the Advisory Committee
under the Films Act. Heart attack. Birmingham,
England, Oct. 18, 1936.
HIGLEY, CHARLES W.: 70. Former director
of Fox Film Corporation. Member of the board,
1930. New Y'ork City, April, 1936.
HOFFMAN, J. J.: Veteran exhibitor at Plain -
view, Neb., 0<:tober, 1936.
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HOPE, FREDRIC: Associate art director at
MGM. Hollywood, April 20, 1937.
HORN, EDWARD: Cameraman and partner in
the former Tremont Film Laboratories. Miami,
March 6, 1937.
HOWARD, MARION C: 67. Film executive,
Selznick Pictures. Automobile accident. Atlanta,
Nov. 22., 1936.
HOWLAND, JOBYNA: Screen and stage
actress. "Story of Temple Drake." Hollyvirood,
June, 1936.
INCE, RALPH W.: 50. 4ctor and director.
Automobile accident, England, April 11, 1937.
INGALLS, HARRY CREIGHTON: 60. Theatre
architect. Larchmont, N. Y., July 11, 1936.
IRWIN, EDWIN: 70. English actor and play-
vi-right. London, February, 1937.
JENNINGS, DEWITT C: 42. Character actor,
stage and screen. Director in Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences. Hollywood, February,
1937.
JOHNSON, MARTIN: S3. Explorer, photog-
rapher, lecturer atjd producer of wild animal films.
Airplane crash, January 13, 1937.
KAHN, JOE: 64. For more than 40 years con-
nected with Memphis tlieatres. Memphis, Tenn.,
Dec. 5, 1936.
KAY, PHILIP: Theatre manager. Iowa Theatre,
Moville, Iowa. Moville, May^ 1936.
KENNEBECK, JOHN E,: 39. Paramount man-
aging director for Australia and New Zealand.
Sydney, Australia, Jan. 23, 1937.
KURIGER, JOSEPH: Operator at the Istrione,
Jackson, Miss. Oct. 30, 1936.
LAEMMLE, EDWARD: 49. Film director, Uni-
versal. Heart attack. Hollywood, April 2, 1937.
LA PORTE, NORMAN M., DR.: Research de-
partment head in the east for Paramount. Saranac,
N. Y., August, 1936.
LAURILLARD, EDWARD: English theatrical
producer. New York City, May, 1936.
LAUT, WALLACE JOHN: Advertising and
publicity department of Famous Players Canadian.
Toronto, November, 1936.
LEVI, NEWTON: 47. Warner branch manager.
Heart attack. Los Angeles, Sept. 16, 1936.
LIEBER, DR. HUGO: 68. President of Sono-
tone Corporation. New York City, January, 1936.
LINDSEY, C. C.: 42. Secretary -treasurer,
Lindsey Theatres, Inc., and associated with
Griffith Amusement Co., Oklahoma City. Lubbock,
Texas, December, 1936.
LINKER, LOUIS: Exhibitor. Heart attack.
Bridgeton, N. J., Sept. 11, 1936.
LIVESEY, SAM: British stage and screen
actor. London, Nov. 7, 1936.
LOCHBAUM, OTTO: Theatre veteran. Handled
roadshow and special film presentations, and at
one time was an independent distributor. San
Francisco, April, 1936.
LOMB, HENRY C: 64. President of Waverly
Novelty Company, Jersey City. Son of Henry
Lomb, one of the founders of Bausch and Lomb,
Rochester optical company. New York City,
March, 1936.
LUDVIGH, ELEK JOHN: 68. One of the
founders of Famous Players Film Company with
Adolph Zukor and later general counsel of Para-
mount Publix Corp. Bronchial pneumonia. New
York, Feb. 17, 1937.
LUESCHER, MARK A.: 60. Theatrical press
agent. Managed Schuberts' first theatre, the
Baker, and was dramatic editor and cartoonist of
the Syracuse Standard. Southpojt, Conn., Sept.
20, 1936.
LUNDGREN, CHARLES: Warner salesman.
Chicago, Feb., 1937.
LYDON, MICHAEL J.: 65. Exhibitor. Father
of Frank Lydon, Hamilton Theatre, Dorchester,
Mass. Boston, March, 1936.
LYONS, CHESTER: 51. Cameraman for 20th
Century-Fox. Heart attack. Hollywood, Nov. 27,
1936.
LYONS, FRANKIE: Racing driver, killed at
Gilmore Stadium. Was working in Columbia's
"Racing Luck." Hollywood, Jan. 26, 1937.
MADISON, HARRY: 59. Vaudeville and film
acton Hollywood, July, 1936.
MAGARO, PETER: 57. Pioneer motion picture
operator in Harrisburg, Pa. Miami, Fla., Jan. 2,
1937.
MANNING, TOM: Stage and screen actor.
Heart attack. Hollywood, Oct. 10, 1936.
MARCUS, LOUIS: Mayor, and Paramount
theatre partner. Salt Lake City, July, 1936.
MARSH, LEO A.: 42. Drama editor of the
New York American. Pneumonia. Westport,
Conn., Nov. 5, 1936.
MAYS, RAYMOND B.: 70. Formerly connected
with the Tabor Grand Opera House. Denver,
October, 1936.
McCarthy, J. J.: 66. Theatre man 25 years.
Brookings, S. D., Jan. 28, 1937.
McCarthy, "J. j." (Joseph Jefferson): 58.
Chairman of Advertising Advisory Council, Motion
Picture Producers and Distributors of America.
Exploited David Wark Griffith's "The Birth of a
Nation" in 1915. Discoverer of Colleen Moore,
actress of the silent screen. Beverly Hills, Cal.,
Feb. 25, 1937.
McMANUS, FELIX: Theatre manager for
Famous Players Canadian Corp. Heart attack.
Vancouver, February, 1937.
MECHLING, BERNARD: 40. Vice-president
of Zanesville Theatres, Inc., and manager of the
Imperial theatre, Zanesville. March, 1937.
MEIGHAN, THOMAS: 57. Stage and screen
star. Latest picture, "Peck's Bad Boy." Pneu-
monia. July 8, 1936, Great Neck, L. I.
METZ, THEODORE AUGUSTUS: 87. Com-
poser and violinist. Wrote "A Hot Time in the
Old Town Tonight." New York City, January.
1936.
MILLER, MARILYN: Z7. Dancer. Starred in
Ziegfeld productions. On screen in "Sally,"
"Sunny," "Her Majesty Love," First National.
New York City, April, 1936.
MILTERN, JOHN: Actor. Killed by automo-
bile. Hollywood, January 16, 1937.
MOODY, NATHANIEL T.: 38. Divisional su-
perintendent, Electrical Research Products, Inc.
Detroit, Mich., January, 1936.
MORRIS, WILLIAM: 75. Actor. On st^ge
more than fifty years. Appeared in several motion
pictures. Father of Chester Morris, actor. Holly-
wood, January, 1936.
MUMFORD, LEON O.: Exhibitor. Owned
Arcade Theatre, Newark, N. J., and was manager
of the Roth Strand Theatre, Summit, N. J. Sum-
mit, N. J., March, 1936.
MURRAY, JAMES: Actor. Former Capitol
usher who appeared in "The Crowd." Drowned.
July, 1936.
MURRAY, WILLIAM J.: 72. Manager for
Harris Amusement Co. Youngstown, Ohio, March
18, 1937.
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NASH, SIR PHILIP: Chairman of the C. M.
Woolf Companyj General Film Distributors. Lon-
don, May, 1936.
NELSON, WILLIAM J.: 59. Veteran stage
actor. Oct. 20, 1936.
O'BRIEN, JOHN B.: 51. Director of silent
films. Assistant director of "The Birth of a
Nation." Los Angeles, August, 1936.
O'DONNELL, LYMAN R.: Pioneer theatre
man and president of Indiana Motion Picture
league in 1915. Washington, Ind., July, 1936.
OTEY, HARRY E.: 79. Manager of the Grand
Opera House, Robinson, 111. Robinson, January,
1936.
OTT, FREDERICK P.: 76. Associate of Thomas
Edison. Worked with Edison on development of
the motion picture. West Orange, Oct. 24, 1936.
OWSLEY, MONROE: 35. Actor. Appeared in
"Goin' to Town," Paramount; "Remember Last
Night?", Universal. California, June 8, 1937.
PANTAGES, ALEXANDER: 72. Had circuit
of vaudeville theatres in the Northwest. Disposed
of theatres in 1929, retaining Pantages Theatre,
Ij3s Angeles. Hollywood, Feb. 17, 1936.
PATHE, EMILE: Pioneer film man. Co-
organizer of Pathe Freres. Pau, France, April 5,
1937.
PAWLE, LENNOX: 63. Actor. On stage many
years. On screen in "David Copperfield," MGM.
Hollywood, February, 1936.
PEARSON, HUMPHREY: 43. Scenario writer.
I^st writing was "Palm Springs." Shot. Febru-
ary 25. 1937.
PENROD, CLAUDE E.: 48. District manager
for RKO and sales manager for Fox. Heart
attack. August, 1936.
PERRY, SAM A.: 52. Universal musical direc-
tor. Hollywood, Nov. 1. 1936.
PICKFORD, LOTTIE: 41. Sister of Mary
Pickford. Last major role was in "The Diamond
in the Sky." Brentwood. Cal, Dec. 10, 1936.
PREVOST, MARIE: 38. Actress. Latest pic-
tures were "Hands Across the Table," "Only Yes-
terday." "Parole Girl." Hollywood, January 23,
1937.
PRICE, JOHN B.: Tlieatre operator. Sept. 12,
1936.
PUGH, ARTHUR H.: Western sales manager
for D. F. Shearer Co. Formerly an exhibitor. Los
Angeles, July, 1936.
REMBUSCH, FRANK J.: 60. Exhibitor. Had
theatres in Shelbyville. Ind. Aided in organizing
the National Exhibitors Association. Shelbyville,
Ind.. May. 1936.
REPP, CLINTON: 59. Founder of Repp Labora-
tories, sound apparatus pioneer. Plainfield, Nov.
18. 19,^6.
RICHEY, CLAUDE: 41. Owner of the Grace
at West Terre Haute. Ind. June, 1936.
ROBERTS, STEPHEN: 41. RKO director.
Heart attack. Hollywood. July 18, 1936.
ROBERTSON, IAN: 78. Actor and producer.
Produced 30 plays as stage manager of the Boston
Museum Theatre. Surrey, England, January. 1936.
ROBINS, BEN: 49. Vice-president of the Robins
.\musement Company and Robins Theatres of
Warren, Ohio. Heart attack. Youngstown, Ohio.
Feb. 13, 1937.
ROESSNER, CLARENCE: 46. Sales manager
of Dalite Screen Co. Heart attack. CTiicago, June
20. 1936,
ROSENBLUH. MURRAY: President, National
Studios. Inc. September, 1936.
ROSLEY, ADRIAN: 47. Screen actor. Appeared
in "The King and the Chorus Girl." Heart attack.
Hollywood, March, 1937.
ROTHAFEL, SAMUEL L. (Roxy): 53. Show-
man and motion picture exhibitor. Opened the
Strand, Rialto, Rivoli, Capitol, Roxy, Center,
Music Hall, New York. Originated "Roxy's
Gang," broadcast. New York City, January, 1936.
RUDOLPH, WILLIAM: 60. Publicity agent
for Clara Kimball Young and other stars of silent
films. New York City, January, 1936.
RYAN, JAMES L.: Representative of Wurlitzer
Company. New York, March, 1936.
RYAN, PETER: 44. Manager of Broad theatre,
Penns Grove, N. J. Automobile accident. June
22, 1936.
RYDER, JACK: 64. Veteran baseball writer
and occasional reviewer of pictures. Cincinnati,
June, 1936.
SAKS, MICHAEL: 56. Manager of stars of
the Yiddish Theatre. New York City, January,
1936.
SANDERS, HARRY: Founder and editor of
the Pathe Gazette. London, May, 1936.
SCHAEFFER, JACK: 37. Treasurer of the
Empire theatre, Newark, N. J. New York, Janu-
ary, 1937.
SCHOENSTADT, H. H.: 86. Exhibitor. Chicago,
March, 1937.
SCHOEN WALTER, WILLIAM C: 68. Trea-
surer of Smith's Theatre, Bridgeport. June, 1936.
SCHUMANN-HEINK, MME. ERNESTINE:
75. Prima donna. Appeared in "Here's to Ro-
mance." Hollywood, Nov. 17, 1936.
SCHWARTZ, JULES A.: Exhibitor. Associ-
ated with the operation of the Utopia and Park,
Painesville. Oct. 21, 1936.
SCHWARTZ, SAMUEL: Manager, Apollo
Theatre, Atlantic City, N. J. Airplane crash,
Arkansas, January, 1936.
SENNWALD, ANDRE D.: 28. Motion picture
editor. New York Times. New York City, Janu-
ary, 1936.
SIMON, FERDINAND: 41. Veteran booking
agent. Forest Hills. N. Y., Oct. 20, 1936.
SKELLY, JOSEPH P.: Manager of exchange
operations for RKO. St. Louis, March 8, 1937.
SMITH, ELLIS R.: 84. Theatre manager.
Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 29, 1937.
SMITH, WALLACE: 48. Writer, novelist and
illustrator. Latest screen play, "The Gay Des-
perado." Hollywood, Jan. 31, 1937.
SPEARING, JAMES O.: 49. Automobile editor
and former motion picture editor of the New York
Times. Wrote scenarios for Universal Pictures,
Paramount, Clyde E. Elliott. Last screen story,
"Devil Tiger," Fox. New York, Jan. 9, 1937.
SPRINGER, JOHN W.: 41. Head of Springer
t<t Cocalis theatre circuit. New York, Sept. 19,
1936.
STANDING. SIR GUY: 63. Actor. Latest pic-
tures: "The Big Broadcast of 1936." "The Return
of Sophie Lang," "Car 99." Heart attack. Feb.
24. 1937.
TALLEY, H. D.: Theatre operator of Devine,
Mathis and Pearsall. Texas. Killed by passenger
train. February, 1937.
TAYLOR, JAMES P.: 73. Superintendent of
Warner Bros. Sunset Studio. Hollywood. Sept. 23,
1936.
THALBERG, IRVING GRANT: 37. MGM
producer. Was private secretary to Carl Laemmle,
general manager at Universal before reaching the
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age of 21. Discovered many stars. Among his
many pictures were "The Big Parade," "Ben
Hur," "Barretts of Wimpole Street," "Mutiny on
the Bounty," "Romeo and Juliet." Pneumonia.
Santa Monica, Sept. 14, 1936.
THAYER, H. B.: 79. President of A. T. & T.
and of Western Electric. New Canaan, Conn.,
Sept. 4, 1936.
THOMSON, ROGER: Paramount salesman in
Omaha and Salt Lake City. Columbia, S. C.
April, 1936.
THORNTON, JAMES: Operator of the Palace,
Majestic and Gem theatres at Arctic, R. I. Provi-
dence, Jan. 27, 1937.
THORNTON, OWEN B.: 65. Pioneer exhibi-
tor. New England general manager of National
Theatres of New York, Inc. West Warwick, R. I.,
Aug. 30, 1936.
TRAUB, J. L. Screen writer with Warner,
Universal, Columbia. Hollywood, Nov. 8, 1936.
TUBMAN, RUSSEL A.: 31. Theatre manager
in Port Colborne. Ottawa, June, 1936.
VERKOFF, PERRY N.: 56. Actor and former
director. Hollywood, Jan. 5, 1937.
VERSCHLEISER, BEN: 49. Film supervisor
and producer. Hollywood, April, 1936.
VOSPER, FRANK O.: 37. British actor and
playwright. March. 1937.
WALTHALL, HENRY B.: 55. Veteran screen
and stage actor. Hollywood, June 17, 1936.
WEBB, FAY: 29. Actress. Santa Monica,
Nov. 19, 1936.
WEED, JAMES L.: 63. City manager, RKO,
and manager of Keith's Theatre. Dayton, Ohio,
August, 1936.
WEESNER, EDWIN L.: 70. President of the
Washington Theatre Co. Washington, Ind., Aug.
9, 1936.
WHARTON, H. D.: Arkansas exhibitor.
Pneumonia. Warren, Ohio, November, 1936.
WHITE, WILLIAM L.: 71. Founder of the
Whiteway Amusement Co. Old Orchard Beach,
Maine, March, 1937.
WILHOIT, S. E.: Veteran exhibitor of Kansas
City. Typhoid fever. Springfield, October, 1936.
WILLIS, JACK: 75. Veteran film man. Chi-
cago, August, 1936.
WILTON, H. E.: 68. Manager, Strand Theatre,
Hamilton, Ont. Member of Canadian Parliament.
February, 1937.
WOODHULL. R. F. (Pete): 55. Former presi-
dent of MPTOA. Heart attack. Dover, N. J.,
Aug. 19, 1936.
YOUNG, AUSTIN: 38. Former vocalist with
popular bands and master of ceremonies. Tubercu-
losis. Columbus, June, 1936.
YOUNG, TAMMANY: 49. Actor, stage and
screen. One of latest films was "The Mighty
Barnum," United Artists. Hollywood. April, 1936.
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group were merged into one, "Boxoffice," which
is now published in seven sectional editions, namely,
Eastern, New England. Mideast, Central, Mid-
west, Western and Southern.
PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER
Ben Shlyen, who is also editor-in-chief of each
sectional edition.
EDITOR
William G. Formby
EASTERN MANAGER
J. H. Gallagher
WESTERN MANAGER
Ivan Spear
Canadian Moving Picture Digest
259 Spading Avenue
Toronto 2, Ont.
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
Ray Lewis
Cinema Hallmarks
{Weekly Publication)
P. O. Box 1911
Hollytvood, Cal.
EDITOR
Howard Hall
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weekly journal whose status in the
film industry may be compared to the
importance elsewhere of the Encyclo-
paedia Britannica or the Bible...."
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MARTIN QUIGLEY, editor-in-chief and publisher
TERRY RAMSAYE, editor
Rockefeller Center, New York
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The Exhibitor
Circulation in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern Nev>
Jersey and Delaware
219 North Broad Street
Philadelphia. Pa.
New York Office: 1600 Broadivay
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-3580
See "Jay Emanuel Publications"
PUBLISHER
Jay Emanuel
MANAGING EDITOR
Herbert M. Miller
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Paul J. Greenhalgh
The Film Mercury
7556 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, Cal.
EDITOR
Tamar Lane
Greater Amusements
Lumber Exchange
425 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minn.
PUBLISHER
T. E. MORTENSEN
EDITOR
Charles F. Hynes
ADVERTISING MANAGER
H. C. Mortensen
CIRCULATION MANAGER
O. K. Larson
Hollywood Filmograph
Weekly Publication
1606 Cahuenga
Phone: HI 1146
Hollywood, Cal.
EDITOR
Robert E. Fivey
HollywoocI Screen World
Bi-Weekly Publication
P. O. Box 307
Hollywood, Cal.
PUBLISHER AND EDITOR
Louis Jacobino
The Hollywood Spectator
6513 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, Cal.
EDITOR
Welford Beaton
Jay Emanuel Publications
Publishing Offices: 219 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Phone: Spruce 7520
New York Office: 1600 Broadway
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-3580
The Jay Emanuel Publications are: The Exhibitor,
The National Exhibitor, The New York State
Exhibitor
PUBLISHER
Jay Emanuel
MANAGING EDITOR
Herbert M. Miller
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Paul J. Greenhalgh
The National Exhibitor
Publishing office: 219 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
PUBLISHER
Jay Emanuel
MANAGING EDITOR
Herbert M. Miller
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Paul J. Greenhalgh
See "Jay Emanuel Publications."
The New York State Exhibitor
Publishing office: 219 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
New York Office: 1600 Broadway
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-3580
PUBLISHER
Jay Emanuel
MANAGING EDITOR
Herbert M. Miller
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Paul J. Greenhalgh
The Studio News
EDITOR
Sam Black
Weekly Publication
624 Guaranty Building
Hollytvood, Cal.
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EVERY DAY
MOTION PICTURE
DAILY
JbVERY twenty-four hours Motion Picture
Daily surveys and publishes the significant
happenings in the world of motion pictures
and radio^
Correspondents in the principal cities
throughout the world assure the complete^
ness, accuracy and timeliness of this im-
portant service.
Motion Picture Daily's fast domestic and
foreign news coverage of motion picture
and radio activities has made it the accepted
daily news source of these allied industries.
Edited by Red Kann
ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK
CORRESPONDENTS IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE WORLD
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Fan Publications
AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY: Editor, Frank
R. Fraprie. Technical -fan trade magazine, 353
Newbury Street, Boston, Mass.
CINEMA ARTS: Publisher, Albert Griffith Grey.
Associate editor, John D. DeVine. Executive
vice-president, E. A. Tropp, 250 Park Avenue.
New York City. WIckersham 2-7750.
CUE: Editor, Jesse Zunser, 6 E. 39th Street, New
York City. AShland 4-8642.
FILM FUN MAGAZINE: Editor, Lester C.
Grady, 149 Madison Avenue, New York City.
HOLLYWOOD: Editor, Ed J. Smithson, Fawcett
Publications, Inc., 6331 Hollywood Blvd., Holly-
wood. Cal. New York offices: Paramount Build-
ing, 1501 Broadway.
HOLLYWOOD LOW-DOWN: Publisher, Jimmy
Valentine, 1508 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood,
Cal. Branches: Al R. Sklar, 1545 Broadway,
New York; Rex Lewis, 535 Leavenworth, San
Francisco. Cal.
MICKEY MOUSE MAGAZINE: Distributed
through American News Company, Inc. Pub-
lisher, Kay Kamen, Ltd., 1270 Sixth Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
MODERN MOVIES: Editor, Wm. T. Walsh,
404 Fourth Avenue, New York,
MODERN SCREEN: Editor, Regina Cannon, 149
Madison Avenue, New York City,
MOTION PICTURE AND MOVIE CLASSIC:
President, W. H. Fawcett; Vice-President, War-
ren Angel; Secretary and Treasurer, Roger
Fawcett; Managing Editor, Laurence Reid.
Paramount Bldg., 1501 Broadway, New York.
MOVIE HUMOR: Editor, M. R. Reese, 404
Fourth Avenue, New York City.
MOVIE MAKERS: Editor, Arthur L. Gale;
managing director, Roy W. Winton, 420 Lex-
ington Avenue, New York,
MOVIE MIRROR: Editor, Ruth Waterbury, 7751
Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Eastern office, 122 East
42nd Street. New York City.
MOVIE STORY MAGAZINE: Editor, Tom De
\'ane, 1501 Broadway, New York City.
PHOTOPLAY MAGAZINE: President, Bernarr
Macfadden. Editor, Ruth Waterbury; Editorial
office, 122 East 42nd Street, New York.
PICTURE PLAY MAGAZINE: Editor, Norbert
Lusk, 79 Seventh Avenue, New York City.
REAL SCREEN FUN: Editor, Franklyn Lippin-
cott. 114 E. 47th Street, New York City.
SCREEN BOOK MAGAZINE: Editor Ted
Magee, Fawcett Publications, Inc., 7046 Holly-
wood Blvd.. Hollywood, Cal. New York offices:
Paramount Building, New York.
SCREEN GUIDE: Editor, Ernest V. Heyn, 551
Fifth Avenue, New York City.
SCREEN PLAY: Editor, Llewellyn Miller, Faw-
cett Publications, Inc., 7046 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, Cal. New York offices: Paramount
Building. New York.
SCREEN ROMANCES: Editor, May Ninomiya.
149 Madison Avenue, New York City.
SCREENLAND MAGAZINE: Editor, Delight
Evans, 45 West 45th Street, New York City.
SILVER SCREEN MAGAZINE: Editor, Eliot
Keen, 45 West 45th Street, New York City.
STAGE: Editor, John Hanrahan, 50 E. 42nd Street.
NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW
OF MOTION PICTURES
The National Board of Review of Motion Pic
tures, a volunteer citizen body, was oiganized in
1909 by the People's Institute of New York City
The National Board activity is carried on
through the following groups: General committee
Executive committee, chairman. Dr. George W
Kirchwey, director of the Department of Crim
inology. New York School of Social Work; Mem
bership committee; Review committee; Committee
on Exceptional Photoplays; The Young Reviewers
and the 4-Star Club, which have their own
monthly bulletin, the 4-Star Final; National Ad-
visory committee; National Motion Picture Coun-
cil— the Community Organization Department.
Publications include the National Board of
Rcviczv Maga::ine, the Weekly Guide to Selected
Pictures, and the Weekly Official Bulletin. An
annual "Selected Pictures Catalog" and an annual
"List of Selected Book- Films" are prepared.
A general course on motion pictures is given
under the joint auspices of the National Board of
Review and the School of Ekiucation of New York
University.
Wilton Barrett is executive secretary.
Chosen by the Committee on Exceptional Photo-
plays as the "Ten Best Films" of 1936 were:
AMERICAN
Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town
The Story of Louis
Pasteur
Modern Times
Fury
Winterset
The Devii Is a Sissy
Ceiling Zero
Romeo and Juliet
The Prisoner of Shark
Island
The Green Pastures
The "Ten Best" of
In Film Dally Poll
Mutiny on the Bounty
Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town
The Great Ziegfeld
San Francisco
Dodsworth
FOREIGN
La Kermesse Heroique
The New Earth
Rembrandt
The Ghost Goes West
Nine Days a Queen
We Are From Kron-
sfadt
Son of Mongolia
The Yellow Cruise
Les MIserables
( French )
The Secret Agent
1936
The Story of Louis
Pasteur
A Tale of Two Cities
Anthony Adverse
The Green Pastures
A Midsummer Night'
Dream
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Digest of Publications
of the Film World
PROFESSIONAL MOTION
PICTURE PUBLICATIONS
I. General Technical Publications
and Reference Works
(Tlie following compilation by G. E. Matthews,
Kodak Research Laboratory, Rochester, N. Y.,
is in part from his paper, "The Literature of the
Motion Picture Industry." This article afipeared
originally in the Journal of the Society of Motion
Picture Engineers.)
Monthly Abstract Bulletin. — Issued since 1915
by the Kodak Research Laboratories, Rochester,
N. Y. Coniains sections on photography, tech
nology, and patents (including U. S., British.
French, German, Canadian, and Australian). $3
yr. Eastman T^odak Co., Rochester, N. Y.
Photographic Abstracts. — Issued quarterly .since
1921 by the Royal Photographic Society, 35 Rus-
sell Square, London, England. Decimal Index
published in 1933. lOs. per year, or sent free
to members of the Scientific and Technical Group,
Royal Photographic Society, 35 Russell Square,
London, W.C.I.
Science et Industries Photographiques. — Issued
1921-29 by P. Montel, 35 Blvd. S. Jacques,
Paris: 1930 — by Editions de la "Revue d'Optique
Theorique et Instrumentale." Subscription price:
96 fr. yr. ^(other countries 96-140 fr. yr.). 165
Rue de Sevres, 3 and 5 Blvd. Pasteur, Paris
(ISe), France.
Abstract sections containing papers referring
to motion pictures may also be found in the fol-
lowing publications: Journal of the Society of
Motion Picture Engineers, La Technique.
Cinematographique, Kinotechnik, Filmtechnik,
Photographische Industrie, II Progresso Fotogra-
fico.
A section of the Chemical Abstracts (Amer.
Chem. Soc.) is devoted to photography. This
section has been included since 1907 when the
Prst volume appeared and motion picture refer-
ences are given. Abstracts of papers on chemical
aspects of photography may be found in this
publication as well as in British Chemical Ab-
stracts, "A" Pure Chemistry and "B" Applied
Chemistry (issued by the Bureau of Chemical
Abstracts) £3 yr., 46 Finsburv Square,
London. E. C. 2. Chemisches Zentralblatt (Ger-
man), 200 R. M., (other countries. I. S. O. R.
M.), Sigismundstr. 4 Berlin W. 35. Abstracts
of papers on physical aspects of photography
may be found in Phvsikalische Berichte (Ger
man),_ 100 R. M. F. Vieweg & Sohn. Akt
Ges. in Braunschweig, and Science Abstracts
Section A (British) 35s. yr. (U. S. A. $9 vr.)
Spon & Chamberlin, 120 Liberty St., New York
General technical publications devoted
exclusively to motion pictures, arranged
according to countries, are, as follows :
FRANCE
La Technique Cincmatographique. — Technical
articles, trade notes, and technical abstracts.
Monthly. 60 francs yr. ($3.50 in U. S. A.) 34
Rue des Londres, Paris (9 e).
La Gazette Cincmatographique — monthly, 189
rue Saint Jacques, Paris V.
Technique Et Materiel, monthly supplement to
La Cinematographie Fran?aise, 29 rue Marsoulan,
Paris 12.
La Cinematographie Francaise, weekly, special
quarterly editions and supplements — -Director
Manager: P. A. Harle — Managing Editor: Marcel
Colin-Reval— 29 rue Marsoulan, Paris 12e. 120
fr. (U. S. A. 220 fr.)
GERMANY
Die Kinotechnik. — Official publication of the
Deutsche Kinotechnische Gesellschaft. Issued
twice a month. Technical reports on original re-
search and new equipment; society notes; ab-
stracts of papers and patents. 16.2 R. M. yr.
(18.6 R. M. in U. S. A.). Photokino Verlag.
G.m.b.H., Stallschreiberstr. 33, Berlin S. W. 19.
INDIA
Journal of the Motion Picture Society of
India. — Official publication of the Motion Picture
Society of India. Monthly. 2/8 rupees yr. Kitab
Mahal, 192, Hornby Road, Fort, Bombay.
UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS
Soviet Kino-Photo Industry. — In Russian. IS
rubles a year. Kinophotoisdat, Kuznetzki Most
22, Moscow.
UNITED STATES
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture En-
gineers.— Official publication of the Society of
Motion Picture Engineers. Monthly. $8 a year
to non-members: $5.00 to members (included in
yearly dues). Editorial office: Hotel Pennsyl-
vania, New York, N. Y.
The following publications occasionally
contain technical articles of cinemato-
graphic interest :
FRANCE
Bulletin de la Societe Francaise de Photo
graphic et Cinematographie. — Official publication
of the Societe Francaise de Photographie. Tech-
nical articles; minutes of meetings; brief ab-
stracts; new apparatus. 25 fr. yr. (U. S. A. 40
fr. yr.). 51 Rue de Clichy, Paris (9e).
Revue Francaise de Photographie et de Cine-
matonrai>hie. — Twice monthly. Practical and
technical articles: minutes of meetings; new ap-
paratus; brief abstracts. 30 fr. yr. (U. S. A.
60 fr. yr. ). 1S9 Rue S. Jacques, Paris (5e).
Science et Industries Photoaraphiques. — Month-
ly Technical papers related to photography
and cinematography ;_ technical _ notes and news;-
large abstract section covering articles and
patents. 96-140 fr. yr. 165 Rue de Sevres, 3
and 5 Boulevard Pasteur, Paris (15e).
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GERMANY
Photographische Industrie. — Weekly. Techni-
cal papers, notes, and news of general photo-
graphic and cinematographic interest; abstracts of
articles and patents; minutes of meetings; tests
reported on new apparatus and sensitive mate-
rials. 14 R. M. yr. (other countries IS R. M.).
Union Deutsche Verlagsges. Alexandrinestr. 108,
Berlin, S. W. 68.
Physikalische Zeitschrift. — Twice monthly.
Technical reports and original papers on research
in physics, radio activity, and electronics; reports
of German technical societies; abstracts and book
reviews. 67.2 R. _M. yr. (other countries 67.2
R. M. yr). S. Hirzel, Leipzig.
Zeitschrift filr Instrumentenkunde. — Monthly.
Original papers on design and use of physical in-
struments; abstracts. 56 R. M. yr. J. Springer
Linkstr. 23-24, Berlin, W. 9.
GREAT BRITAIN
British Journal of Photography. — Weekly since
1854. Practical and technical articles; new ap-
paratus and patents; book reviews. 17s. 4d. yr.
H. W. Greenwood & Co., 24 Wellington.- St.,
Strand, London, W. C. 2.
Journal of Scientific Instruments. — Monthly.
Papers dealing with the science and manufacture
of instruments for accurate measurement. 30s. yr.
Institute of Physics, 1 Lowther Gardens, Exhibi-
tion Road, London, S. W. 7.
The Photographic Journal. — Official publication
of the Royal Photographic Society. Monthly. Ar-
ticles devoted to all branches of photography; new
apparatus; book reviews. 3Ss. yr. (free to mem-
bers). 35 Russell Square, London, W. C. 1.
The following publications are not of
direct motion picture interest but deserve
mention :
Light and Lighting. — Monthly. Technical
papers and trade notes on applications of various
types of lighting; book reviews. 10s. 6d. yr.
32 Victoria St., London, S. W. 1.
Proceedings of the Physical Society. — Bi-
monthly. Papers on aspects of fundamental
physics and optics. Reviews of books. 35s. yr.
1 Lowther Gardens, Exhibition Road, London,
S. W. 7.
Television. — Monthly. Technical papers and
trade news dealing with television; minutes of the
Television Society (British); workshop hints; cor-
respondence section; notes on new apparatus. 13s.
6d. yr. (U. S. A. $3.50 yr.). Bernard Jones Pub
lications, Ltd., 38 (Chancery Lane, London
W. C. 2.
The Wireless Engineer and Experimental Wire-
less.— Monthly. Technical papers related to radio
and wireless equipment; description of new ap-
paratus; abstracts and book reviews. 32s. yr.
United Kingdom and abroad. 116-117 Fleet St..
London, E. C. 4.
UNITED STATES
Bell Laboratories Record — Monthly. Official
publication of Bell Laboratories. Abridgments of
technical papers; business developments; news
notes. $2.00. 463 West St., New York.
Bell System Technical Journal. — Quarterly. Of-
ficial technical publication of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co. Technical papers deal-
ing with the scientific and engineering aspects of
electrical communication. $1.50 yr. 195 Broad-
way, New York.
Electronics. — Monthly. Radio, sound, and in-
dustrial application of electron tubes; their de-
sign and manufacture; new products and pat-
ents. $5.00 yr. 330 West 42nd St., New York.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
— Quarterly. Official publication of the Acousti-
cal Society of America. Technical papers on
all phases of acoustical problems; news and
notes. $6.00 yr. (members $4.00 yr.). American
Institute of Physics, 175 Fifth Avenue, New
York City.
Journal of the Biological Photographic Associa-
tion. Quarterly. Technical and practical articles
on biological photographic technic and descrip-
tions of new equipment, news, book reviews and
abstracts. $3.00 yr. Mt. Royal and Guilford
Aves., Baltimore, Md.
Journal of the Franklin Institute. — Monthly.
Official publication of the Franklin Institute.
Technical papers on physics, engineering, and re-
lated sciences; abstracts; news and notes. $6.00
yr. (foreign postage additional). Franklin In-
stitute, Philadelphia, Pa.
Journal of the Optical Society of America. —
Monthly. Official publication of the Optical So-
ciety of America. Vols. 6 to 19, incl. (1922-29)
included. Review of Technical papers related to
all branches of optics. Review of Scientific In-
struments included as part of this journal until
1930. $6.00 (U. S. and Canada), $6.60 (for-
eign), yr. American Institute of Physics, 175
Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
Proceedings of the Institute of Radio Engineers.
— Monthly. Official publication of the Institute
of Radio Engineers. Technical papers and news
notes related to radio engineering; patents and
book reviews. $10.00 yr. to non-members. 330
West 42nd Street, New York.
Radio Engineering. — Monthly. Technical and
practical articles; news notes; new equipment.
$2.00 yr. ($3 in Canada and foreign countries).
19 East 47th St., New York.
The Review of Scientific Instruments. —
Monthly since 1930. Previous to 1930 combined
as part of Journal of the Optical Society of
America. Papers on instruments of all kinds for
research, instruction, and industrial purposes;
titles of physics papers in current literature,
$3.00; foreign $3.50. American Institute of
Physics, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
Scientific American. — Monthly. Technical and
practical articles on new developments in all
branches of science and engineering; occasional
notes relating to motion pictures. $4.00 yr. ($5.00
foreign). 24 West 40th St.. New York.
Transactions of the Illuminating Engineering
Society. — Monthly, except August and October.
Technical papers and news notes; descriptions
of new installations. $7.50 yr., foreign, $8.00.
29 West 39th St., New York.
II. Publlcafions Related
To Production
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Studio. — Monthly. 6 Purkynlova ul. Prague. 11.
FRANCE
Agence d'Information Cineciraphique. — Daily.
51, rue St. -Georges, Paris (IX).
GERMANY
Filmtechnik. — Twice monthly. Official publi-
cation of several German and Austrian camera-
men's and sound technicians' societies, (26 R. M.
yr. less 25 per cent). Muhlweg 19, Halle.
GREAT BRITAIN
The Journal of the Association of Cine-Tech-
nicians.— Monthly official publication of the Asso-
ciation of Cine-Technicians' articles of technical,
historical and general interest. News and notes
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ietteuheatres
has this job sharply cut out for it: To bring to motion picture
exhibition the information, the ideas, the counsel needed for
the economical care and effective operation of its theatres.
BETTER THEATRES' interests are exclusively those of the
building in which, and the machinery by which 'the motion pic-
ture reaches its vast audience. Obviously, there's no job in
the motion picture business more important.
Hence the reception of BETTER THEATRES as guide in the
selection of theatre equipment, in theatre planning, in oper-
ating methods. Nearly all theatres in the United States and
Canada receive it every four weeks — on paid subscription.*
The independent circuit and individual exhibitor especially
appreciates, of course, the job that
BETTER THEATRES does. To them it
brings the services that only a few
producer-owned circuits can provide
in large measure for themselves. And
the independent circuits and individual
exhibitors operate over 87% of all
the theatres in the United States.
* BETTER THEATRES
edited and printed as a
separate publication, is
circulated as Section Two
of Motion Picture Herald,
with a net paid circulation
blanketing the industry,
as attested by the Audit
Bureau of Circulations.
Edited by GEORGE SCHUTZ
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
NEW YORK
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on British studies. 2s. 5p. per year to members
(3s. 6p. non-members). 30 Piccadilly Mansions,
17 Shaftesbury Ave., London, W. 1.
UNITED STATES
American Cinematographer. — Monthly. Official
publication of the American Society of Cinenia-
tographers. Articles ot technical and tutorial in-
terest; new apparatus; amateur cine section. $2.50
yr. ($3.50 Canada and abroad.) 1782 N. Orange;
Drive, Hollywood, Calif.
Cinema Digest. — Monthly. Official publication
of the Motion Picture Industry of Local 666, of
I.A.T.S.E. of the International Photographers.
Price $2.00 yr. U. S. and Canada. 327 S. La-
Salle St., Chicago, 111.
International fliutographer. — Monthly. Offi-
cial bulletin of the International Photographers
of the Motion Picture Industry, Local No. 659
L-\TSE. $2.50; foreign $3.00. 506 Taft Bldg..
Hollywood, Calif.
III. Publications Related
To Exhibition
ARGENTINA
Excelsior. — Weekly. Producers', distributors',
and exhibitors' trade journal. Lavalle 921,
Capital, Buenos Aires.
La Pelicida. — Weekly. Producers', distributors',
and exhibitors' trade publication. Lavalle 754,
Capital, Buenos Aires.
Reyista de E.rhibidor.—'WetUy. Producers',
distributors', and exhibitors' trade periodical.
Florida 32, Capital, Buenos Aires.
AUSTRALIA
Everyone's. — Weekly. A periodical devoted to
the interests of the motion picture and theatrical
industries. 102 Sussex St., Sydney.
The Film Weekly. — Trade nev/s relating to
exhibition. 198 Pitt St., Sydney.
AUSTRIA
Der Cute Film. — Organ des Institute fui
Filmkultur. Neubaugasse 60, Vienna VII.
Mein Film. — Wipplingerstrasse 32, Vienna I.
Osterreichischen Filmzeitung. — -Neubaugasse 25,
Vienna VII.
BELGIUM
Bulletin de V. Association Cinematographique de
Bclgique. — Monthly. 109 Rue Verte, Brussels.
Bulletin Beige Cinemat. — Fortnightly. 10 Place
Rogier, Brussels.
Cinema. — 16 Courte Rue de I'Hopital, Ant-
werp.
Cinema. — Weekly. 34 Rue de Marche aux
Poiilets, Brussels.
Film Revue. — Weekly. 16 Courte Rue de
I'Hopital, Antwerp.
Revtie Beige dti Cinema. — Weekly. 64 Boule-
vard Emile Jacumaine, Brussels
La Cinegrapliie Beige, 41 rue des Coteanx.
Bruxelles III (weekly) Synchrone, 137 Blvd.
Brand Whitlock Bruxelles (weekly).
CANADA
Canadian Motion Picture Digest. — Weekly.
News notes; Reviews of current pictures. $5.00
yr. 259 Spadina Ave., Toronto.
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Cesky Filmovy Epravodaj (Czech Film Bulle-
tin).— Weekly. Maceskuv Palac, Fochova tr.,
Prague XII.
des Bagaudes,
Filmovy Kuryr (Film Courier). — Weekly.
Palac Olympic Spalena ulice, Prague II.
Filmovy onciehie Organ Svazu Filmoveho ob
chodu a Prumyslu. — Monthly. Official tilm jour-
nal of the Association of the Motion Picture
Trade and Industry. 31 \ odickova ul, Prague
II.
Internationale Filmschau (International Film
Review). — Monthly. Palais Lucerna, Vodickova
ul, Prague 11.
Die Lichtspielbnhne (Motion Picture Theatre).
— Monthly. 11 Teichgasse Usti, N. 1.
Zpravodej vemskelio 6vzu Ktnomajifelu v
Cechach (Bulletin of the Association of Motion
Picture Theatre Owners of the Province of
Bohemia). — Monthly. Palac Feniz, Vaclavske
nam, Prague II.
DENMARK
Biograf-Bladet. — Issued by the Joint Associa-
tion of Danish E.xhibitors. Twice monthly. Ny-
gade 3, Copenhagen.
ESTONIA
Filmilcht. — Juninga 1, Tallin.
Film, Mood, Touts.- — Aia 19, Tartu.
FRANCE
Cinacdia. — Weekly. 21 Blvd
Saint-Maurdes-Fosses (Seine).
L Action Cinematographique. — 11 avenue Hoche,
Paris.
Cine Export Journal. — Monthly. 66 Rue Cau-
martin. Pans
Cine Journal. — 70 fr. yr. (other countries 100
fr. yr.). 35 Rue du Plateau, Paris (19°).
Cinematographie Franqaise. — Weekly. Trade
news and notes; technical resumes; reviews of
new pictures. 120 fr. yr. ( U. S. A. $10.00).
29 Rue Marsoulan. Paris \2.
Cine Magazine. — 70 fr. yr. (other countries
100 fr. yr.). 3 Rue Rossini, Paris (9e).
Le Ctneopse. — Monthly. Trade news and notes
on studios, theatres, and educational uses of pic-
tures. 35 fr. yr. (U. S. A. 60 fr.). 73 Boule-
vard de Crenelle, Paris (15e).
Cinc-Phono-Magacine. — Bi-monthly. 6 Rue
Guenegand, Paris (6e).
Comedia. — Daily. 51 Rue St. Georges, Paris.
La Critique Cinematographique. — Biweekly. 7
Avenue Frochot. Paris, 9.
Le Courricr Cinematographique. — Monthly. 70
fr. yr. (other countries 100 fr. yr.). 39 Boule-
vard Magenta, Paris.
Revue dc L'Ecrau. — Fortnightly
mond Rostand, Marseilles.
Revue de L'Ecran. — Monthly.
Vieux Port, Marseille.
La Semaine Cinematographique.-
rue du Colisee.
FINLAND
Elokiiva. — 21 issues per year. Hakasalmenkatu,
1. Helsingfors.
Fama-Lattia, — Monthly. Sanduddsgatan 18,
Helsingfors.
Filiniatta-Filmrevyd V. — Twice monthly. Hen-
riksgatan 20, Helsingfors.
GERMANY
Der Film. —Weekly. 21 R. M. yr. (24 R. M.
yr. foreign). Ritterstr. 71. Berlin.
Film Kuricr. — Official organ of German Exhib-
itors' Association. Daily. $12.00 yr. Kothenerstr.
37, Berlin W. 9.
Kinematograph. — Issued since 1906. — One of
oldest periodicals devoted to cinematography.
Dailv and weekly. Ximmerstr. 35/41, Berlin,
S. W. 68.
Die LinsK. — Monthly. Review of photography
and cinematography. Ximmerstr. 94, Berlin,
S. W. 68.
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Lichtbildbiihne. — Daily and weekly. Trade
notes; reviews of pictures. Friedrichstr. 225,
Berlin, S. W. 48.
Reichstilmblatt. — Stallschreiberstr. 34, Berlin,
S. 14.
Suddettsche Filmseitung. — Weekly. Pestaloz-
zistr. 1. Munich 28.
GREAT BRITAIN
Cinema Buyers' Guide. — Trade reference book.
Cinema Press, Ltd., 80 Wardour St., London,
W.l. Provides an alphabetical guide to the trade
firms, studios and theatres of the United King-
dom.
Cinema News and Property Gazette. — Daily.
80-82 Wardour St., London, W. 1.
Cinematograph Times. — Official organ Cinema-
tograph Exhibition Association of Great Brit-
ain. Weekly. Broadmead House, Panton St.,
London, S. W. 1.
Cinema Quarterly. — Reviews and comments on
pictures. 8s. Thistle Press, 24 N.W. Thistle St,
Edinburgh.
Close Up. — Quarterly. Reviews chiefly pictures
of high artistic merit. Contains articles by ca-
meramen and directors. 26 Lichfield St., Char-
ing Cross Road, London, W. C. 2.
Daily Film Renter & Moving Picture News. —
Daily. 127-133 Wardour St., London, W. 1.
Film Review. — Weekly. 72 Oxford St., Lon-
don, W. 1.
Kine Year Book. — Annual. Kineraatograph
Weekly, 85 Long Acre, London, W.C.2. Full de-
tails of British studios and their personnel and
equipment. Printed in full are the laws which
regulate film trading in England.
Kinematograph Weekly. — News items of studios,
theaters, and trade; reviews of current pictures
and short technical section; monthly supplemert.
"Ideal Kinema" covers design, building and
equipment. 30 s.; U. S. $12.00. Kinematograph
Publications, Ltd., 93 Long Acre, London,
W. C. 2.
Today's Cinema. — Daily. 80-82 Wardour St.,
London, W. C. 1.
HUNGARY
Mo2t/ie<.— Weekly. (The Film Week.) Pan
nonia-utca 9, Budapest V.
Filmkultura. — Monthly. Budapest, VII., To
koly-ut 75.
Magyar Most es Film. — Weekly. Budapest
VIII., Miksa-utca 3.
Filmujsdg. — Weekly. Budapest, X., Turul
utca 4.
Magyar Filmkurir. — Three times a month
Budapest. VIII., Berkocsis-utca 17.
Mosivildg. — Three times a month. Budapest
VII., Erzsebet-korut 26.
Pesti Mozi. — Weekly. Budapest, VIII., Bezer
^dy-utca 5.
Illustrated weeklies with important film depart
ments: fan publications:
Ssinhdzi Elet. — Editor-in-chief, Sandor Incze,
Budapest, VII., Erzsebet-korut 7.
DSlibib. — Editor-in-chief, Sandor Tolnai. Buda
pest, VII., Dohdny-utca 12.
ITALY
II Cinematografico. — Fortnightly. Via Lazio 9,
Rome.
Cinema Teatro. — Via Arcione 71. Rome.
CtneMonrfo.— Fortnightly. Via Principe Od-
done 20, Turin.
II Corriere Cinematografico. — Weekly. Via
Pio Ouinto, Turin.
L'Eco del Cinema. — Monthly. Via S. Antonio
8, Florence.
Kinema. — Weekly. Via FratelH Bronzetti 1, Mi-
lan.
Kines.—Viai Aurelians 39. Rome.
La Rivista Cinematografica. — Fortnightly. Via
Ospedale 4 bix, Turin.
La Vita Cinematografica. — Monthly. Via Pio
Quinto 17. Turin.
JAPAN
Kinema Jumpo. — Every 10 days. Taihei Bldg.,
Uchisaiwai-cho, Kojimachiku, Tokyo.
Kinema News. — Monthly. Takimichi Bldg.,
611 Kanocho, Kobe.
Naigwai Eigwa Tsushin. — Daily. Exhibitors'
publication. 26 Kitanoshiraumecho, Kamikyo-
ku, Kyoto.
Nippon Kogyo Tsushin. — Daily. Trade news of
interest to exhibitors. 11 Shinsakana-machi, Kyo-
bashiku, Tokyo.
Teikoku Eigwa Tsushin. — Daily. Trade period-
ical for exhibitors. 10 1-chorae, Minaminabe-
cho, Kyobashiku, Tokyo.
NETHERLANDS
Cinema en Theater. — Douzastraat 1. Leiden.
Nieuw Weekblad voor de Cinematografie. —
Weekly. Nieuwe Mostraat 24, The Hague.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Theatre and Motion Picture
Magazine. — Monthly. 98 Waipapa Rd.. Hataitai,
Wellington.
NORWAY
Film. — Oslo.
Filmen og Vi. — Oslo.
Vilmrevy. — Oslo.
POLAND
Fino dla Wszystkich. — Twice monthly. Wierz-
bowa T, Warsaw.
Kalendarz Wiadomosci Filmowych (Polish Film
Almanac). Plac Dabrowskiego 21, Warsaw.
Kino i Teatre. — Twice monthly. Wspolna 54,
Warsaw.
PORTUGAL
Cinefilo. — Weekly. Trade news. Rua do
Seculo, Lisbon.
RUMANIA
Cinema. — Twice monthly. Boulevard-dul Elisa-
beta 14, Bucharest.
SPAIN
Arte y cinematografia. — Monthly. Trade news;
reviews of pictures. 10 pesetas yr. (foreign IS
pesetas). Aragon 235, 3 Barcelona.
Biblioteca Films. — Valencia 234, Barcelona.
El Cine. — Seneca 9 y 11, Barcelona.
El Mundo Cinematografia. — Valencia 200,
Barcelona.
SWEDEN
Biografbladet. — Monthly. Ostermalsgatan 23,
Stockholm.
Film Journalen. — Monthly and quarterly. Ahlen
Akerlunds Forlag, Stockholm.
Svensk Filmtidning. — Twice monthly. Jutas
Backe 1, Stockholm.
SWITZERLAND
Cinema Suisse. — Organ of the Swiss film
renters. Twice monthly. Rue du Theatre, Mont-
reaux.
TURKEY
Sinema Gasctesi. — Weekly,
stantinople.
Resimli Ay, Con-
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Teatro al Did — Publication dealing with theatre
architecture, maintenance and equipment in
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Rockefeller Center, New York. Circle 7-3100.
Daily Publications
Film Daily. — Trade news of studios and thea-
ters; reviews of current pictures; also foreign
news notes; descriptions ol new apparatus. $10
yr. ($15 foreign; both including copy of Year
Book. 1501 Broadway, New York.
Hollywood Reporter. — Daily except Sunday.
Trade news; business notes; reviews of pictures.
6717 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. CaL
Motion Future Daily. — Business transactions;
news of studios and theatres; reviews of cur-
rent pictures; short technical notes on new ap-
paratus. $6 yr. A Quigley Publication. Rocke-
feller Center, New York, Circle 7-3100.
Weekly Publications
Associated Fubhcations. — In 1933 the 11 pub-
lications comprising this group were merged into
one, "Boxoffice," which is now published in seven
sectional editions, namely. Eastern, New Eng-
land, Mideast, Central, Midwest, Western and
Southern. 4704 East 9th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Cinema Hall-Marks. — (Weekly publication.) P.
O. Box 1911, Hollywood, CaL
Film Curb. — Regional trade notes. RKO Build-
ing, Radio City, New York.
Film Mercury. — National trade news of studios
and laboratories. 7556 Melrose Avenue, Holly-
wood, Calif.
Greater Amusements. — Regional trade news.
Lumber Exchange Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn.
Here's How. — National trade news. 7046 Hol-
lywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif.
Harrison's Reports. — National trade news. 1440
Broadway, New York.
Hollywood Filmograph. — National trade news.
1606 Cahuenga, Hollywood, Calif.
Hollywood Inside Facts. — West Coast trade
news. 515 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, Calif.
Hollywood Screen World. — Bi-weekly publica-
tion. 6404 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Calif.
Motion Picture Herald. — News concerning all
branches of the industry; market reports; box-
office returns; brief technical notes, particularly
on projection; reviews of current pictures; sug-
gestions on picture exploitation. Special section
issued monthly on theatre construction and main-
tenance. $3 yr. Rockefeller Center, New York.
The Studio News. — Trade notes of West Coast
production and exhibition. 624 Guaranty Bldg.,
Hollywood, Calif.
Monthly Publications (also Fortnightly)
Better Theatres. — Published monthly in con-
nection with Motion Picture Herald. Rockefeller
Center, New York City. Circle 7-3100.
Cine-Mundial. — Published monthly for distribu-
tion in Spanish-speaking countries. 516 Fifth
Avenue.
Jay Emanuel. — This company publishes three
trade periodicals bi-weekly. Main address: 219
N. Broad St.. Philadelphia. Pa. The publications
are: The Exhibitor The National Exhibitor, The
New York State Lvhibitor.
International Pioiecilonist. — Technical and prac-
tical articles on all aspects of projection; trade
news: apparatus notes. $2; foreign, $2.50 yr.
Absorbed Projection Engineering (N. Y.), April,
1933. 580 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Miniature Movies. — Official monthly publication
of the Miniature Movies Institute and 16 MM
Board of Trade. 1944 Coney Island Avenue,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Publications Not Directly Related to
Motion Pictures but Containing Some
Trade News of Motion Picture Interest
The Billboard. — Weekly. News notes on
vaudeville, drama, and motion pictures. 25
Opera Place, Cincinnati, O. 1564 Broadway, N. Y.
i'ariety. — Weekly. National trade news re-
lated to vaudeville, motion pictures, and drama.
154 West 46th St., New York.
Zit's Theatrical Newspaper. — ^Weekly. Semi-
trade news about films, vaudeville, and drama.
254 West 54th Street, New York.
IV. Miscellaneous Publications
FRANCE
Le Cineopse. — Monthly. Trade news and notes
on studios, theatres, and educational uses of pic-
tures. 35 fr. yr. (U. S. A., 60 fr.). 7i Boule-
vard de Crenelle. Paris (15e).
L'Ecran. — Weekly. Official publication of
the Syndicat Francais Des Directeurs de Cinema
(Exhibitors official review). Editor: Rene
Celier. 18 Blvd. Montmartre, Paris 9.
La Critique Cinematographique. — Weekly. Edi-
tor: Pierre Heuze, 7 avenue Frochot.
11. LOCAL
Courrier Cinematographique. — W e e k 1 y , 39
Boulevard Magenta, Paris X.
Cinaedia. — 21 Boulevard des Bagaudes, St.
Maur Des Fosses (Seine). Weekly.
Filma. — Monthly. 19 rue des Petits Champs,
Paris, I.
Omnium Cinegraphique. 112 Blvd. Roche-
chouart, Paris XVII, (monthly).
"Bordcau.v Cine." — Weekly, 82 rue de Loup,
Bordeaux.
"Ecran du Nord." — Twice a month, 25 Place
de Bethune, Lille.
Ecran Lyonnais. 10 rue Juliette Recamier,
Lyons. Weekly.
Le Film De Lyon. — Same address.
Cinema Spectacles. — Weekly, 31 rue Senac,
Marseilles.
Effort Cinematographique. — Twice a month. 7
rue de la Republique, Marseilles.
Revue De L'Ecran. — Twice a month. 49 rue
Edtnond Rostand, Marseilles.
Cinema D' Alsace-Lorraine. — Monthly. 11 rue
des Clercs, METZ.
Cinedaffric. — 5 rue Lulli, Algiers.
La Documentation Cinematographique. — (Cath-
olic revitw). Monthly. 12 bis rue de I'lsly,
Paris VIII.
Le Fasi'nateur. — Monthly. (Catholic review).
5 rue Bayaiid, Paris (8°).
FAN PUBLICATIONS
Cinemonde. — Weekly. 144 Champs Elysees,
Paris 8.
Cine Miroir. — Weeklv. 18 rue d'Enghien,
Paris 10.
Mon Cine. — Monthly. 43 rue de Dunkerque,
Paris 10.
Mon Film. — Weekly. 10 rue du Croissant,
Paris 2.
Pour Vous. — Weeklv. 100 rue Reaumur,
Paris 2.
GERMANY
Film und Bild. — Monthly. Official publication
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tion pictures. $3.60 R. M. yr. Pottsdamer Str.
22a, Berlin W. 9.
Die Schulephotographie.^ — Monthly. Review for
students and teachers using films for visual in-
struction. Zehlendorf, Weidmanusche Buch-
handlung, Berlin, S. W. 68.
GREAT BRITAIN
Sight and Sound. — Quarterly. Official publica-
tion of the British Film Institute. General edu-
cational articles, critical reviews of professional
films, notes and news of the British film industry.
2 s. 6 d. 4 Great Russell Street, London,
W. C. 1.
JAPAN
Cine-Education. — Monthly. Papers on _ educa-
tional applications of motion pictures; reviews of
new films. Osaka Mainichi Publishing Co., Ltd.,
Osaka and Tokyo.
UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST
REPUBLICS
Proletarskaye Kme (Proletarian Cinema).— A
review of the social, political, and scientific
progress made by the Russian workers in the
cinema industry. (In Russian.) Tverskaya 35,
Moscow 9.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Educational Screen. — Monthly, except July and
August. Reports on the uses of different visual
aids in schools and colleges; news and notes on
the cinema in education; appraisals of current
pictures. $2 yr. (Canada $2.25; foreign $3).
64 East Lake St., Chicago.
AMATEUR PUBLICATIONS
I. Amateur Cine Publications
For Dealers
Only one publication is known which is devoted
exclusively to the cine amateur trade, namely:
The Cine Kodak Salesman. — Published monthly
by the Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y.
The following publications contain items on
amateur cine equipment.
De Fotohandel. — Twice monthly. Issued by
publishers of Focus. Deals chiefly with photo-
graphic and cine apparatus. 2.5 florins, N. V.
Focus, Bloemendaal N. Holland.
The Photographic Dealer. — Monthly. 5s yr.
(U. S. A. $1.25 yr.). Sicilian House, South-
ampton Row, London, W. C. 1.
II. Annateur Cine Publications
For Customers
4. Publications Devoted Wholly to
Amateur Cinematography
Amateur Cine World. — Monthly. Contains
articles of general interest dealing with many as-
pects of amateur cinematography. 7s. 6d. yr.
Foreign 8s. 6d. Link House, 4-8 Greville Street,
London, E. C. 1.
Cine Amateur. — Monthly. 55 fr. yr. (125 fr.
yr. U. S. A.). 94, Rue St, Lazare. Paris (9e).
The Cine Kodak Mews. — Bi-monthly, by East-
man Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y.
Cinema Prive. — 48 rue de Romainville, Paris
19.
Choisir. (Catholic review). 7 rue St. Vincent,
Paris Xyill. (Weekly.).
Der Film-Amateur. — Organ of the Society of
Film Amateurs. 4 R. M. yr. Krausenstr. 35-36,
Berlin 809.
Film fiir Alle. — Monthly. Technical notes and
hints on making better pictures. 10 R. M. yr.
Friedrichstr. 204, Berlin S. W. 68.
Filmo Topics. — By Bell & Howell Co., Chicago,
111.
Het Veerwerk Maanhlad voor den Kino
Amateur. Monthly official organs of the Nether-
lands Small Film League. 3 florins yr. N. V.
"Focus" Bloemendaal,' N. Holland.
Home Movies and Home Talkies. — Monthly,
Practical articles; new apparatus, news notes. 7s,
6d. yr. Geo. Newnes, Ltd., Southampton St.,
Strand, London, W,C. 2.
Journal of the British Institute of Cinematog-
raphy— Monthly official organ of the British
Institute of Cinematography. Articles on new
equipment and suggestions for the amateur. 13s,
year. Burley House, Theobalds Road, London,
W. C. 1.
Kinoamateur. — Twice monthly. Organ of the
Cine Amateur clubs of Austria. 6 R. M. yr.
Stallschreiberstr. 34-35, Berlin S. 14.
L'Ecran Catholique. — Monthly. IS rue Ville-
neuve, Clichy (Seine.).
Movie Makers. — Official organ of the Amateur
Cinema League, Inc. New York. Monthly.
Practical and semitechnical articles; new appara-
tus; book and picture reviews. $3 yr. (Canada
$4; foreign $3.50, to members of League $2, in
Canada $3.). 420 Lexington Avenue, New York.
Pocket Photo Monthly. — Monthly. Practical art-
icles on motion picture and miniature camera
work. Descriptions of new equipment. $1.50 yr.
(Foreign $2.00 yr.). Fomo Publishing Co., Ill
Harrison Ave. N. W., Canton, Ohio.
The Screen. — Monthly. Society news; hints on
play production; reviews of current pictures. 7s.
yr. 37 Furnival St., London, E. C. 4.
B. Publications Containing a Section
or Occasional Articles Related to
Amateur Cinematography
FRANCE
Bulletin de la Societe Francaise de Photo-
araphie et de Cinematoqraphie. — Monthly. 25
fr. yr. (U S. A. 40 fr. yr.). 51, Rue de Clichy,
Paris (9e).
La Photo pour tons. — Monthly. 40 fr. yr.
(U. S. A. 60 fr. yr.). 39 Rue Lafayette, Paris
(9e).
Photo Revue. — Twice monthly. 21 fr. yr.
(U. S. A. 45 fr. yr,). 118 Rue d'Assas, Paris
Revue Francaise de Photographie et de Cine-
matoqraphie.— ^Twice monthly. 30 fr. yr. (U. S.
A. 60 fr. yr.). 189 Rue St, Jacques, Paris (5e).
GERMANY
Filmtcchnik. — Twice monthly. 16.80 R. M. yr.
W. Knapp, Miihlweg 19, Halle (S).
Fotographische Rundschau. — Twice monthly
0.60 R. M. per issue. Miihlweg 19, Halle (S).
Photo-Woche. — Twice Monthly. 9 R, M. yr.
(Foreign postauje additional.) Aranienstrasse 139,
Berlin S 42,
GREAT BRITAIN
Amateur Photofirapker and Cinematographer. —
Weekly. 17s. 4d. yr. United Kingdom and
Canada (other countries 19s. 6d. yr.). Dorset
House, Stamford St., London, S. E. 1.
British Journal of Photography. — -Weekly. 17s.
4d. yr. United Kingdom and Canada (other
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Photographic Journal. — Monthly. 35s. yr. (free
to members of R. P. S.). 35 Russell Square,
London, W. C. 1.
IRELAND
The Camera. — Monthly. 8s. 6d yr. Brit. Em-
pire (U. S. A. $2). 2 Crow St., Duhlin.
ITALY
// Corriere FotograHco. — Monthly. 30 L.-
(60 L. U. S. A.), via Stampatori 6, Turin.
// Progresso Fotografico. — Monthly. 25.30 L.
(50 L. U. S. A.), via TuIIo Morgagni. 2, Milan.
NETHERLANDS
Focus. — Fortnightly. 10 florins yr. Rloemen-
daal, N. Holland.
UNITED STATES
American Cinematographer. — Monthly. $2.50
yr. ($3.50 in Canada and abroad). 1782 N.
Orange Drive, Hollywood, Calif.
American Photographv. — Monthly. $2.50 yr.
(foreign $3.50 yr.). 428 Newbury St., Boston,
Mass.
Camera. — Monthly. $2.50 U. S. A. and pos-
sessions and Canada; countries in Pan-American
Postal Union $3.00; all other countries $3.50.
636 Franklin Square, Philadelphia, Pa.
Camera Craft.— Monthly. $2.50 (U. S. and
Canada) (foreign $3.00). 425 Bush Street, San
Francisco, Calif.
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture
Engineers. — Monthly. Occasional technical arti-
cles on amateur apparatus and application of
amateur cine equipment. $8 annually to non-
members; $5 to members. Editorial Office:
Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, N. Y.
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Reviews of progress in the motion picture in-
dustry are published semi-annually by the Prog-
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major portion of the technical papers and patents
issued relating to all branches of the industry.
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is entitled Die kinematographische Projektion by
H. Joachim. W. Knappe, Halle, 1928.
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since 1861. _ Contains data related to motion pic-
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American Annual of Photography. Yearly
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Co., Boston, Mass.
Motion Picture Almanac. Quigley Publications,
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Jiinematograph Year Book. Yearly since 1913.
Kinematograph Pulilications, Ltd., London.
Year Book of Motion Pictures. Film Daily.
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Jahrbuch des Kino-Amateur. Yearly since
1931-2, Photokino Verlags, Berlin.
Film Daily Directors' Annual and Production
Guide. Issued since 1920. Film Daily, New
York, N. Y.
Annuaire General de la Cinematographie.
Founded in 1922. Cine Magazine, Paris (9e).
American Cinematographic Annual. Two vol-
umes issued since 1930. American Cinema-
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L'Annuario Generale della Cinematoorafia.
A. C. I. E. P., Rome.
Der Film und Seine Welt. German Film Al-
manac. Photokino Verlag. Berlin.
Soviet Photo Almanac. Edited by Soviet
Photo, Ogonyok, Ltd., Moscow. Usually contains
several technical articles of interest to motion
picture technicians.
Proceedings of the International Congress of
Photography. Issued about one year after the
meeting. Usually contains several papers dealing
with motion pictures. Information on the Con-
gress may be obtained by addressing the Sec-
retary Royal Photographic Society, 35 Russell
Square, London, W. C. 1.
Abridaed Scientific Publications from the Kodak
Research Laboratories. Issued biennially. Each
volume contains several papers on motion pic-
ture technology. 16 volumes published to 1934.
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y.
Veroffentlichungen des Wissentschaftlichen
Zentral-Laboratoriums der Photographischen
Abteilung Agfa. Original papers from the Agfa
Research Laboratory. 4 volumes since 1930. S.
Hirzel, Leipzig.
General Books and Compilations, Chronologic-
ally Arranged, Are As Follows:
Picture Ribbons by C. F. Jenkins, Washing-
ton. D. C, 1897.
Animated Pictures by C. F. Jenkins. H. L.
McQueen, Washington, 1898.
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La Photographic Animee by B. Matuszewski
Imprimerie Moizette & Co., Paris, 1898.
La Chronophotoqraphie by L. Gastine. Gauthier
Villars, Paris, 1898.
La Photographie Animee by E. Trurat. Gau
thier-Villars, Paris, 1899.
La Chronophotographie by J. Marey. Gauthier
Villars, Paris, 1899.
Animated Photography by C. M. Hepworth
2nd Edit. Hazel, Watson & Viney, Ltd., Lon
don, 1900.
La Cinematographies cientifique et Industriel.
J. Ducom. Librairie des Sciences, Paris, 1911.
Kinematographie by H. Lehmann. Teubner,
Leipzig, 1911.
Die Kinematographie by K. W. Wolf-Czapek.
Union Deutsche Verlags, Berlin, 1908. 2nd
Edit., 1911.
Der Kineinatograph by C. Forch. Hartlebens
Verlag, Leipzig, 1913.
Making the Movies by E. A. Dench. Mac-
millan Co., New York, 1915.
The Guide to Kinematography by C. N. Ben-
nett. Heron & Co., London, 1918 Revision of
Handbook of Photography published in 1911.
Handbuch der praktisches Kinematographie by
F. P. Liesegang. E. Liesegang, Diisseldorf, 1912.
Conferences sur la Cinematographie by E.
Kress. Comptoir d'Edition de "Cinema-Revue,"
Paris, 1912.
Practical Cinematography and Its Applications
by F. A. Talbot. J. B. Lippincott Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa., 1913.
Motion Picture Work by D. S. Hulfish. Amer.
Tech. Soc, Chicago, 111., 1913.
Traite Practique de Cinematographie by E.
Coustet. 2 Pts. Charles-Mendel, Paris, 1914.
Living Pictures by Henry V. Hopwood.
Optician & Phot. Trades Reviewr, London, 1899.
2nd Edit., The Hatton Press, London, 1915.
A-B-C of Motion Pictures by R. E. Welsh.
Harper & Bros., New York, 1916.
How Motion Pictures Are Made by H. Croy.
Harper & Bros., New York, 1916.
Wissenschw^tliche Kinematographie by F. P.
Liesegang. E. Liesegang, Diisseldorf, 1920.
The Film Industry by D. Boughley. I. Pit-
man & Sons, London, 1921.
The Cinema Handbook by A. C. Lescarboura.
Scientific American Publishing Co., New York,
1921. Sampson, Low London, 1922.
Behind the Motion Picture Screen by_ A. C.
Lescarboura. Scientific American Publishing Co..
New York, 1919. 2nd Edit., 1921.
Moving Pictures — How They Are Made and
Worked by F. A. Talbot. Lippincott Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa., 1912. 2nd Edit., rewritten 1923.
Der Film in der Technik by R. Thun. V. D.
Verlag, G. m. b. h., Berlin, 1925.
The Public and the Motion Picture Industry
by W. M. Seabury. Macmillan Co., New York,
1926.
Motion Picture Photography by C. L. Gregory,
1920. 2nd Edit., edited by H. C. McKay. Falk
Publishing Co., New York, 1927.
The Story of the Films, edited by J. P. Ken-
nedy. A. W. Shaw Co., New York, 1927. A
series of lectures given by leaders of the film in-
dustry before students of the Harvard School of
Business Administration.
La Technique Cinematographique by L. Lobel.
Dunod et Pinat, Paris, 1912; Dunod, Paris, 2nd
Edit., 1922; 3rd Edit., 1927; 4th Edit., 1934.
The Handbook of Motion Picture Photography
by H. C. McKay. Falk Publishing Co.i New
York, 1927.
Kine Handbook — Four Parts. Agfa, Berlin.
1929.
See and Hear by W. Hays. Motion Picture
Producers & Distributors of America, Inc.. New
York, 1929.
La Cinematografia per Tutti by E. Cauda.
A. C. L E. P., Rome, 1931.
Bild und Film im Dienst der Technik by A.
Kassally. W. Knapp, Halle, 1931.
Die Technologic des Films by D. M. Zolonit-
sky. Ukrtechstaatsverlag, Kharkov, 19 3 1.
(Printed in Russian.)
Theater and Motion Pictures, by various au-
thors. Encyclopedia Britannica, New York.
Bluebook of Projection and Sound by F. H.
Richardson. Quigley Publishing Company, New
York, 1936-37.
Practical Photographv and Cinematography ,
\ols. I-III. Edited by E. Malloy. Newnes, Ltd.,
London.
Tout Cinema. — (Published by Filma). 19 rue
des Petits Champs, Paris 1. (Owned by
Clement Guilhamou.).
Annuaire General de la Cinematographie. 9
rue Lincoln, Paris 8.
International Dictionary of Cinematography
(English, German, Italian, French) : International
Edition. E. Caieda, Editor. Stab. Tip "Leonardo
da Vinci." Citta di Castello.
II Cinematografo al Servisio delta Sciensa-
Quadrante, Rome.
Photography — By C. E. K. Mees, MacMillan
Co., New York.
Camera Work and
Studio Technic
The Camera Man by F. A. Collins. Century
Co., New York, 1916.
Animated Cartoons by E. G. Lutz. Chas.
Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920.
Kinematograph Studio Technique by L. C.
Macbean. I. Pitman, London, 1922.
Hilfsbuch fUr den Kameraman. W. Knappe,
Halle, 1926.
The Motion Picture Camera Man by E. G.
Lutz. Chas. Scribner's Sons, New York, 1927.
Der Praktische Kameraman by G. Seeber and
G. V. Mendel. Lichtbildbiihne, Berlin, 1927.
Der Trick Film by G. Seeber. Lichtbildbuhne.
Berlin, 1927.
Das Arbeiten mit Farbenempfindlichen Flatten
und Filmen by K. Jacobsohn. Union Deutsche
Ver.-Ges., Berlin, 1929.
Das Photographische Objectiv by A. Hay. Vol
I of Handbuch der Wissenschaftlichen und Ange-
wandten Photographie, J. Spunger, Vienna.
Commercial Cinematography by G. H. Sewell.
Pitman & Sons, London.
Filmtricks und TricMlme by A. Stiller. W.
Knapp, Halle.
American Cinematographers Handbook and
Reference Guide by J. J. Rose, American cinema-
tosfrapher, Hollywood, Cal., 1936.
Scenario Writing
Photoplay Writing by H. T. Dimick. The Edi-
tor Co., Ridgewood, N. J., 1915.
How to Write Photoplays by J. Emerson and
A. Loos. G. W. Jacobs & Co., Philadelphia, Pa..
1920.
Photoplay Writing by W. L. Wright. Falk
Publishing Co., New York, 1922.
Scenario IVriiing by Marion N. Gleason.
American Photographic Publishing Co., Boston,
1929.
Motion Picture Direction
and Acting
Motion Picture Directing by P. Milne. Falk
Publishing Co., New York, 1922.
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Screen Acting — Its Requirements and Rewards
by Inez and Helen Klumph. Falk PublishinR
Co., New York, 1922.
Through a Yellow Glass by O. B. Blakeston.
Pool, London, 1928.
Film Technique by V. I. Pudovkin. Trans, from
Russian by I. Montagu. George Newnes, Lon-
don, 1933.
Film Acting by V. I. Pudovkin. Trans, from
Russian by 1. Montagu. George Newnes, Lon-
don, 1935.
Art in Cinematography
Pictorial Beauty on the Screen by V. O. Free-
burg. Macmillan Co., New York, 1923.
Cinematic Design lay L. Hacker. American
Photographic Publishing Co., Boston, Mass., 1931.
Elizabethan Pageantry by H. K. Morse. A pic-
torial survey of costume and its commentators
from c.l 560-1620. New York, The Studio Pub-
lication, Ltd., 1934.
Sound Technic — Recording
and Reproduction
Der tonende Film by J. Engl. F. Vieweg &
Son, Braunschweig, 1927.
Der sprechende Film by D. von Mihaly. M
Krayn, Berlin, 1927.
Talking Movies by J. R. Cameron. Cameron
Publishing Co., Manhattan Beach, New York,
1927.
Sound Motion Pictures by H. B. Franklin.
Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc., Garden City,
N. Y., 1929.
Sound Projection by R. Miehling. Mancall
Publishing Corp., New York, N. Y., 1929.
See and Hear by W. H. Hays. Motion Pic-
ture Producers & Distributors of America, Inc.,
New York, 1929.
Cinematografia Sonera; Elementi teorico-practici
by E. Cauda. Ulrico-Hoepli, Milan, 1930.
The Talkies by John Scotland. Crosby Lock-
wood & Son, London, 1930.
Encyclopedia on Sound Motion Pictures by J.
R. Cameron. Cameron Publishing Co., Manhat-
tan Beach, N. Y., 1930.
Sound Pictures and Trouble Shooters Manual
by J. R. Cameron and J. F. Rider. Cameron
Publishing Co., Manhattan Beach, N. Y., 1930.
Der Tonfilm by H. Umbehr. Edit, by H.
Wollenberg. Lichtbildbiihne, Berlin, 1930. Vol.
4, BUcher der Praxis.
The Talkies by A. E. Krows. H. Holt & Co.,
New York, 1930.
Sound by E. G. Richardson. Arnold & Co.,
London, 1930.
Recording Sound for Motion Pictures. Vari-
ous authors. Edited by L. Cowan. McGraw-
Hill Book Co., New York, 1931.
Tonfilm-Aufnahme und Wiedergabe nach deir.
Klangfilm-Verfahren by F. Fisher and H. Lichte
5. Hirzel, Leipzig, 1931.
Sound Film Reproduction by G. F. Jones
Blackie & Sons, Ltd., London, 1931.
Projecting Sound Pictures by A. Nadell.
McGraw-Hill Book Co.. New York, 1931.
Talkina Pictures and Acoustics by C. M. R.
Balbi. Electrical Review, London, 1931.
Talking Pictures by Bernard Brown. I. Pit-
man & Son, London, 1931. 2nd Ed.
Der Nadeltonfilm by C. Borchart. A pamphlet
on disk recording. W. Knappe, Halle, 1931._
The Voice of the Films by II. C. McKav.
Falk Publishing Co., New York, 1931.
Modern Tonfilm-Reproduction Anlaaen by F. O.
Rothy. Philips Radio G. m. b. h., Vienna, 1931.
Fortschritte der physikalischen und technischen
Akustik by F. Trendelburg. Akademische Ver
lags, Leipzig, 1932.
Cinematography and Talkies by J. R. Cameron
and J. A. Dubray. Cameron Publishing Co.,
Woodmont, Conn., 1932.
Einfiihrung in die Tonphotographie by J.
Eggert and R. Schmidt. S. Hirzel, Leipzig, 1932.
Die Grundlagen des Tonfilms by F. Skaupy.
Union Deutsche Verlags, Berlin, 1932.
Photocells and Their Application by V. K.
Zworykin and E. O. Wilson. Wiley & Sons,
N. Y.; 2nd edit. 1932.
Acoustics and Architecture by P. E. Sabine.
McGraw-Hill Book Co., N. Y,
Fortschritte der Physikalischen und Technischen
Akustik by F. Trendelenburg. Akad. Verlags,
Leipzig.
Tonfilmwiedergabe by R. Dahlgreen. Union
Deutsche Verlags. Berlin.
Sound Picture Recording and Projection by
K. M. Macllvain. International Text Book Co.,
Scranton, Pa.
Motion Picture Projection and Sound Pictures
by J. R. Cameron and others. Cameron Pub-
lishing Co., Woodmont, Conn. Sth Edition 1933.
Physik des Tonfilms by A. Haas. Teubner,
Leipzig, 1934.
Modern Acoustics by A. H. Davis. McMillan
Co., New York, 1934.
Sound Motion Pictures by James R. Cameron.
Cameron Publishing Co., Woodmont, Conn., 1935.
Applied Acoustics by H. F. Olson and F.
Massa. P. Blakistons Sons & Co., Inc., Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Bluehook of Projection and Sound — By F. IL
Richardson. Qiiiglev Publishing Company, New
York, 6th Edition, 1935.
Film Processing
Tirage et Diveloppement des Films Cinema-
tographiques by M. Mayer. Editions du "Cine-
opse," Paris, 1926.
The Development of Motion Picture Film fc-j
the Rack and Reel Systems by J. I. Crabtree
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y., 1927.
Tinting and Toning of Eastman Positir
Motion Picture Film. 4th Edit. Revised. East
man Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y.. 1927.
Handling and Mixing Photographic Chemical
and Solutions by J. I. Crabtree and G. E
Matthews. Tennant & Ward, New York, 1926.
Revised edition published by American Photo-
graphic Publishing Co., Boston, Mass., 1936.
The Photographic Darkroom by E. J. Wale.
American Photographic Publishing Co., Boston
Mass., 1933.
Fotografischc Ontzvikkelaars by M. C. F'.
Beukers, Waltham, Jr.. Delft, Holland.
Motion Picture Laboratory Practice — Eastman
Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y., 1936.
Photometry, Sensitometry,
and Densitometry
Investigations in the Theory of the Photo-
graphic Process by S. E. Sheopard and C. E. K.
Mees. Longmans, Green & Co., London, 1907.
Photographic Researches of Hurter & Driffield
by W. B. Fergusen. Royal Photographic Society,
London, 1920.
La Sensitometrie Photographique et ses Applica-
tions by G. Moreau. Gauthier-Villars. Paris,
1928.
Manuel de Sensitometrie by L. Lobel and M.
Dubois. P. Montel, Paris, 1929.
Die Sensitometrie. Photographische Photometric
und Spectrographie by J. M. Eder. W. Knappe,
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Halle, 1929. Part 4 of Vol. IIl—Ausfiihrliches
Handbuch der Photoffraphie.
The Principles of Optics by A. C. Hardy and
F. H. Perrin, McGraw-Hill Book Co., N. Y
Photographic Sensitometry by L. A. Jones.
Eastman Kodak Co.. Rochester, N. Y., 1932; re-
vised 1934.
Projection
Tableaux de Projection Mouvements by H.
Fourtier. Gauthier-Villars, Paris, 1893.
Anleitung sur Projection photoqraphischer
Aiifnahmen und lebender Dilder by H. Schmidt.
G. Schmidt, Berlin, 1901.
Handbook for Motion Picture Stereopticon Op-
erators by C. F. Jenkins and O. B. Depue.
Knega Co., Washington, 1908.
The Modern Bioscope Operator. Ganes, Ltd.,
London, 1910.
Theorie der kinematographischen Projectionen
by K. Marbe. A. Earth, Leipzig, 1910.
La Projection Cineniatograpliique by L. Lobel.
Dunod et Pinot, Paris, 1912.
Notes Pratique d'Electricite a l' Usage des Pro-
jcctionistes by A. Rousseau. Charles Mendel,
Paris. 1914.
How to Make and Operate Motion Pictures
by B. E. Jones. Funk & Wagnalls Co., New
York, 1916.
Leitfaden fiir Kino Operateur und Kinobesitzer
by P. Schrott. Waldheim Eberle, Vienna, 1919.
Motion Picture Projection by T. O'Conner
Sloane. Falk Publishing Co., New York. 1922.
Motion Picture Operation by H. C. Horstmann
and V. H. Tousley. F. T. Drake, Chicago, 111.,
1923.
Le Trait d' Union (publication of projection
operators) monthly, 84 Quai de Jemmapes, Paris
(10).
Motion Picture Projection by J. R. Cameron.
Cameron Publishing Co., Manhattan Beach,
New York, 1928, 4th Edit.
Die kinematographische Projektion by H.
loachim. W. Knappe, Halle, 1928. This is Vol.
3, Pt. 1 of Handbuch der Praktischen Kinema-
tographie.
Sound Projection by R. Miehling. Mancall
Publishing Co., New York. 1929.
Sound Pictures and Trouble Shooters Manual
by J. R. Cameron and J. F. Rider. Cameron
Publishing Co., Manhattan Beach, N. Y., 1930.
Projecting Sound Pictures by A. Nadell.
McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1931.
Servicing Projection Equipment. Mancall Pub-
lishing Corp., New York, 1932.
La Lumiere dans la Projection Cincma-
tographique by J. Marette. Gauthier-Villars,
Paris.
Motion Picture Projection and Sound Pictures
by J. R. Cameron and others. Cameron Publish-
ing Co., Woodmont, Conn.
The Complete Projectionist by R. H. Cricks,
Kine. Publications, Ltd., London.
The Projectionist's Handbook by R. Pitchford
and F. Coombs. Kine-Publications, Ltd., Lon-
don.
Bluebook of Projection and Sound by F. H.
Richardson. Quigley Publishing Company, New
York, 1936-37.
Projection Room Regulations and Practice by
R. Ruedy. National Research Council, Ottawa,
Canada.
Additional references may be found under sec-
tion on "Sound Technic."
Theatre Management
Motion Picture Theatre Management by H. B
Franklin. G. H. Doran Co., New York, 1927.
Music for
Picture Presentation
Musical Presentation of Motion Pictures by
G. W. Beynton. G. Scbirnier, New York. 1921.
Encyclopedia of Music for Pictures by E.
Rapee. Belwin. Inc.. New York.
Amateur Cinematography
Jahrbuch des Kino-Amateurs. Yearly since
1931-2. Photokino Verlags. Berlin.
Picture Play Photography by H. M. Lomas.
Ganes, Ltd., London, 1914.
Cinematography for Amateurs by L. Donaldson.
(The Amateur Photography Library.) Hazel.
Watson, and Viney, London, 1916.
Photoplay Writing by W. L. Wright. Falk
Publishing Co., New York, 1922.
Motion Picture Photography for the Amateur
by H. C. McKay. Falk Publishing Co., New
York, 1924.
Der praktische Kinoamateur by E. Rust.
Franckh'sche Verlags, Stuttgart, 1925.
How to Make Your Own Photoplays by V.
Bechdolt. Greenburg, New York, 1926.
Popular Cinematography by T. F. Langlands.
W. & G. Foyle, Ltd., London, 1926.
Kino-Taschenbuch by H. Schmidt. Union
Deutsche Verlags., Berlin, 1921. 2nd Edit., 192o.
The Taking and Showing of Motion Pictures
for the Amateur by J. R. (Tameron. Cameron
Publishing Co., Manhattan Beach, N. Y., 1927.
Amateur Movie Craft by J. R. (jameron.
(Brief resume of articles on subject published
by others.) Cameron Publishing Co., Manhattan
Beach, N. Y., 1928.
The Home Movie Scenario Book by M. Rys-
kind, C. F. Stevens, and V. Englander. Richard
Manson, New York, 1927.
Manuel du Cincaste Amateur by J. H. Robert.
De Francia, Paris, 1927.
Amateur Movie Making by H. C. McKay. Falk
Publishing Co., New York, 1928. Comprehensive
treatise on all phases of subject.
Junior Scenarios for Home Moines. Eastman
Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y., 1928.
Die schmallibn Kinematographie by O. P.
Ilerrnkind. A. Hartlebens Verlag, Leipzig, 1929
Amateur Cinematonraphy by O. Wheeler. Pit
man & Sons, Ltd., New York, 1929.
Making a Simple Film Story by A. L. Gale
Amateur Cinema League, New York, 1929. Smal
pamphlet.
Scenario Writing by M. N. Gleason. Amer
ican Phot. Publishing Co., Boston, Mass.. 1929.
Amateur Film Editing by A. L. Gale. Ama
teur Cinema League, Inc., New York. 1930
Small pamphlet.
The Cine Camera by H. C. McKay. Falk
Publishing Co., New York, 1930.
Cine Photography for Amateurs by J. H.
Reyner. Chapman & Hall, London, 1931, 2nd
Edition, 1935.
Cinematic Design by L. Hacker, American
Phot. Publishing Co., Boston, Mass.. 1931.
Kurbel bv C. Emmerniann, G. Seeber, and K.
Wolter. W. Knappe. Halle, 1931.
La Cinematoara/ia per tutti by E. Cauda. A. C.
I. E. P., Rome. 1931.
Cine Titling and Editing by H. C. McKay.
Falk Publishing Co.. New York. 1931. Small
booklet.
Exposure in Essence by R. C. Holslag. Ama-
teur Cinema League, New York. 1931. Small
pamphlet.
Der Schmallilmer by W. Frerk. Photo-Kino
\erlags., Berlin, 1932. Small booklet.
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IVie ensteht ein Amateur FilmT by H'. Lange,
Photo-Kino Verlags., Berlin, 1932. Pamphlet.
Der Titel im Amateur Film by H. Lange
Photo-Kino Verlafts., Berlin, 1932. Pamphlet.
Der Amateur-Ton film by F. Kuplent. Photo
Kino Verlags., Berlin, 1932. Pamphlet.
Filmmanuscripte u. Film Ideen by H. Lange.
Photo-Kino Verlags., Berlin, 1932. Pamphlet.
Bastelbiich fiir Kinoqerate by M. V. Hocevar
Photo-Kino Verlags., 1932. Pamphlet.
Film-Play Production for Amateurs by G. E
Sewell. H. Greenwood & Co., Ltd., London, 1932
Cinematography and Talkies by J. R. Cameron
and J. A. Dubray. Cameron Publishing Com
pany, Woodmont. Conn.. 1932.
The Amateur Cine Movement by Marjorie
Burgess. Sampson, Low, Marston & Co., Ltd.,
London.
Making Better Movies by A. L. Gale and R. C.
Holslag. Amateur Cinema League, New York.
Revised 1935.
Amateur Talking Pictures and Recording by
B. Brown. Pitman & Sons, London.
Movie Making Made Easy by W. J. Shannon.
Moorfield & Shannon, Nutley, N. J. 2nd Edition.
1935.
Making Home Movies by D. C. Ottley. George
Newnes, Ltd., London, 1934. Also by the same
author, The Cine Amateur's Workshop, Newnes,
Ltd., London; Practical Set Structure for the
Trick Effects with the Cine Camera by H. A. V.
Balleid, Link House Publications, Ltd., London,
1936.
Exposing Cine Films by D. C. Smethurst, Link
House Publications, London, 1936.
Fihnenztnirf , Filmregie, Filmschmitt by A.
Strasser, 2nd Edition, VV. Knapp. Halle, 1936.
Film Tricks and Trick Fi!)us bv A. Stieber, W.
Knappe, Halle, 1936.
Filmen mit Kodak 8 by A. Stiiler, W. Knappe,
Halle, 1936.
Amateur Cinematoprat'licr, Pitman .ind Son,
London, 1935.
Home Processing by P. W. Harris. George
Newnes, Ltd., London, 1934.
Film Titling by G. P. Kendall, Newnes, Ltd.,
London, 1935.
Der Film fiir Alles, by W. Kross. Knapp,
Halle, 1935.
Color Cinematography
On Operating Kinemacolor by C. N. Bennett.
Kinemat. and Lantern Weekly, London, 1910.
History of Three-Color Photography by E. J.
Wall. American Photographic Publishing Co..
Boston, 1925. Refers to 9000 articles and 3400
patents.
Other books on color photography of interest to
the motion picture technician are:
Practical Color Photography by E. J. Wall.
American Photographic Publishing Co., Boston,
1924. 2nd Edit., 1928.
Farbenphotographie by L. Grebe, A. Hiibl, and
E. J. Wall. J. Springer, Berlin. 1929. Vol. 8
of Handbuch der Wissenschaftliche und Ange-
zvandten Photographie.
Der Praxis der Farbenphotographie by E.
Konig and K. Tacobsohn. Union Deutsche Ver-
lags., Berlin, 1930.
Color Photography by R. M. Fanstone, new
edition of book bv O. Wheeler, Pitman and Sons,
Ltd., London, 1935.
Color Photoaraphy bv E. R. Newens. Blackie
&• .Son, London, 2nd Edition, 1937.
Colour Cincmatonraphv bv Adrian Klein. Bos-
ton Amcr. Phot. Pub!. Co.,' 1936.
Natural Color Processes by C. E. Dunn. Am-
erican Photographic Publishing Co., Boston,
Mass., 1936.
Visual Education
Motion Picture Education by E. A. Dench
Standard Publishing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1917
Motion Pictures for Community Needs by G.
Bollman and H. Bollman. H. Holt & Co.. New
York, 1922.
Moving Pictures in Education by D. C. Ellis
and L. Thornborough. Crowell Co., New York,
1923.
Der Film in Schule und Leben by F. Lampe,
G. Mittler & Sohn, Berlin, 1924.
Visual Education by F. N. Freeman. Uni-
versity Chicago Press, Chicago, HI., 1924.
Motion Pictures for Instruction by A. P.
Hollis. Century Co., New York, 1926.
Fundamentals in Visual Instruction by W. H.
Johnson. Educational Screen, Chicago, 111., 1927.
Picture Values in Education by j. J. Weber,
Educational Screen, Chicago, 111., 1928.
Motion Pictures for the Classroom by B. D.
Wood and F. N. Freeman. Houghton Mifflin
Co., New York, 1929.
Visual Aids in Education by J. J. Weber. Val
paraiso Univ., Valpariso, Ind., 1930.
■Motion Picture Problems: The Camera and
the League of Nations by W. M. Seabury, Avon-
dale Press, New York.
The Film in National Life, edited by Sir B.
Gott. Allen & Unwin, Ltd., London.
The Sound Motion Picture in Science Teaching
l)y A. J. Rulon. Harvard University Press.
Cambridge, Mass.
The Educational Talking Picture by F. L
Devereaux. Univ. of Chicago Press, Chicago, 111
Motion Pictures in Education in the United
States by Cline M. Koon. Chicago, University of
Chicago Press, 1934.
Biographies
House That Shadozvs Built by W. Irwin.
Biography of Adolph Zukor. Doubleday, Dorar
& Co., New York, 1928.
George Eastman by C. W. Ackermann
Houghton Mifflin Co., New York. 1930. In-
cludes many facts about growth of photographie
industry.
Life and Adventures of Carl Laemmle by John
Drinkwater. Putnam's Sons. New York, 1931.
Upton Sinclair Presents William Fox by Upton
Sinclair. February, 1933.
Miscellaneous,
Statistics, Etc.
La Protection Internationale des Oeuvres
Cinematographiques by E. Potu. Gauthiei
Villars, Paris, 1908.
That Marvel — The Movie by E. S. Van Zile
A. P. Putnam Sons, New York. 1923.
Heraclitus or the Future of Films by E. Betts.
Dutton & Co., New York, 1928.
One Hour with the Movies and the Talkies
bv G. Seldes. J. B. Lippincott, Philadelphia.
Pa.. 1929.
Handbook der Filmwirtschaft by A. Jason.
2 Vols. Wirtschaft & Politik, Berlin, 1930.
Film Problems of Soviet Russia by M. Bryker.
Pool. Riant Chateau, Territet (SwitzerlandV
The Theory and Practice of Poster Art by Duke
Wellington. Cincinnati, The Signs of the Times
Publishing Company, 1934.
Makinn a Photograph by Ansel Adams. London,
The Studios, Ltd., 1935.
Moviemakers by J. J. Floherty, Doubleday
l>oran and Co., New York, 1935.
Film and Theatre by Allardyce Nicoll. Crowell
Basic differences between theatre and film.
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Motion Picture Editors
of the Daily Press
Aberdeen (Wash.) D2iily World, Tom Reeves.
Adricin (Mich.) Daily Telegram, Madge Milliken.
Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal, Edward E. Gloss
AJbciny (N. Y.) Times Union, John S. Devine.
Alexctndria (La.) Daily Town Talk, Hunter Jar-
reau.
Alhambra (Cal.) Post-Advocate, Clayton I. Ward.
Allentown (Pa.) Chronicle and News (evening),
Fred Grube.
Allentown (Pa.) Morning Cedl, John Kohl (day),
Jed McEttigan (night).
Altoona (Pa.) Tribune, Walter R. Bishoff.
Anderson (S. C.) Independent Tribune, T. F.
Acker.
Anderson (S. C.) Daily Mail, Jim Blessing.
Annapolis (Md.) Evening Capital, Elmer M.
Jackson, Jr.
Annapolis (Md.) Gazette (weekly) Elmer M.
Jackson.
Anniston (Ala.) Star, S. J. Hall.
Arkansas City (Kan.) F. W. Frailey.
Ashland (Ohio) Times-Gazette, Miss Marceil
Houston.
Athens (Ohio) Messenger, G. E. Mitchell.
Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution, Ralph T. Jones and
Lillie May Robinson.
Atlanta (Ga.) Georgian-American, Sam F.
Lucchese.
Atlemta (Ga.) Georgicui and Sunday Americem,
Sam F. Lucchese.
Atlanta (Ga.) Journal, Frank Daniel.
Atlantic City (N. J.) Evening Union, Howard
Dimon.
Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald. Jay Daane.
Austin (Texas) Americcm — Morning, Statesmcui —
Evening and Sunday American-Statesman, Ruth
Lewis.
B
Baltimore (Md.) Sun (morning and Sunday),
Donald Kirkley.
Baltimore (Md.) Evening Sun, Gilbert E. Kamour.
Bartlesville (Okla.) Enterprise, A. B. Hamlin.
Bartlesville (Okla.) Morning Examiner, Ethel
Page.
Battle Creek (Mich.) Moon-Journal, Walter L.
Browne.
Battle Creek (Mich.) Enquirer and News, Hobart
Chipman.
Bay City (Mich.) Times, Helen M. Bradley.
Beckley (W. Va.) Post-Herald (morning) Raleigh
Register (evening) Emd Sunday Register, Ted
McDowell (Post-Herald) and T. S. Stafford
(Raleigh Register).
Bellingham (Wash.) Northwest Farm News, Bel-
lingheim Shoppers Guide, Vernon Vine.
Beloit (Wis.) Daily News, Bob Edwards.
Benton Harbor (Mich.) News Palladium, Sara N.
Van Camp.
Beverly (Mass.) Evening Times, Bud Noyes.
Biloxi (Miss.) Daily Herald, Cosman Eisendrath.
Binghamton (N. Y.) Sun, Letty Lynn.
Birmingham (Ala.) Post, R. E. Glenn.
Birmingham (Ala.) News-Age Herald, Vincent
Townsend.
Bismarck (N. D.) Tribune, Kenneth W. Simons.
Bloomington (Ind.) Telephone, Marjorie Finkbiner.
Bloomington (Ind.) Evening World, Ruth Fishback.
Boston (Mass.) Evening Trcmscript, Mourdant
Hall.
Boston (Mass.) HeraJd, Elinor Hughes.
Boston (Mass.) Traveler, Helen Eager.
Boston (Mass.) Dzdly and Sunday Globe, Charles
S. Howard and Marjory Adams.
Bradford (Pa.) Era, Mary Yvo Flanigan.
Bridgeport (Conn.) Herald, Leo Miller.
Bridgeport (Conn.) Telegram, Geo. C. Waldo.
Bridgeport (Conn.) Post, Humphrey Doulens.
Brooklyn (N. Y.) Citizen, Edgar Price.
Brooklyn (N. Y.) Daily Eagle, Martin Dickstein,
Winston Burdett.
Brooklyn (N. Y.) Home Talk, Larry Mason.
Brooklyn (N. Y.) Spectator, Dagny Edwards.
Brooklyn (N. Y.) Times Union, Janet White
Brownsville (Pa.) Telegraph, Ralph M. Denney.
Buffalo (N. Y.) Courier- Express, William E. J.
Martin.
Buffalo (N. Y.) Evening News, Charles V. Knox.
Buffalo (N. Y.) Times. Ardis W. Smith.
Burlington (Iowa) Daily Hawkeye Gazette, W. E.
Kohrs.
Calgary (Alberta) Albertan, W. Campbell.
Calgary (Alberta) Dculy Herald, H. Surplis.
Camden (Ark.) News (Daily 2uid Times (Weekly),
Al Rose.
Camden (N. J.) Courier-Post Newspapers, Ida
Hermann.
Canton (Ohio) RepositcM^r, Dennis B. Smith.
Casper (Wyo.) Tribune-Herald, Jack Sellers.
Charleston (W. Va.) Gazette, Clyde H. East.
Chctrlotte (N. C.) News, Cameron Shipp.
Chattanooga (Tenn.) News, Murray E. Wyche.
Chattemooga (Tenn.) Times, Sidney M. Shalett.
Chelsea (Mass.) Evening Record, Francis W.
Leary.
Chicago (111.) Americ£m, Maxine Smith.
Chicago (111.) Daily News, C. C. Rodenbach.
Chicago (111.) Daily and Sunday Tribune, Mae
Tinea.
Chillicothe (Mo.) Constitution-Tribune, V. L. Page.
ChilHcothe (Mo.) News-Advertiser, Alvin Zurcher.
Cincinnati (Ohio) Enquirer, Herman J. Bernfeld.
Cincinnati (Ohio) Post, Edward Carberry.
Cincinnati (Ohio) Times-Star, Wm. G. Stiegler.
Clarksburg (W. Va.) Telegram, Myron W. Martin.
Clevelcuid (Ohio) News, Arthur Spaeth.
Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer, W. Ward Marsh.
Clinton (Mass.) Dauly Item emd Clinton Courant,
Rita Naugluon.
Columbus (Ohio) Citizen, William S. Cunningham.
Columbus (Ohio) Evening Dispatch and Sunday
Dispatch, Samuel T. Wilson.
Columbus (Ohio) State Joiu-nal, Harrold C. Eckert.
Cbimcil Bluffs (Iowa) Nonpareil, Clark Galloway.
Dcdlas (Texas) Dispatch, Edmond M. Barr.
Dedlas (Texas) Morning News, John Rosenfield, Jr.
DalUas (Texas) Times Herald, James Lovell.
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Danville (Va.) Register and The Bee, A. A.
Farley.
Davenport (Iowa) Democrat, John O'Donnell.
Davenport (Iowa) Daily Times, Rex Uallard.
Dayton (Ohio) Deiily News, Virginia D. Sturm.
Dayton (Ohio) Herald, A. S. Kany.
Dayton (Ohio) Journal, A. S. Kany.
Decatur (Ala.) Daily, B. C. Shelton.
Denver (Col.) Post, Betty CraiR.
Denver (Col.) Rocky Mountain News, Alberta Pike.
Des Moines (Iowa) Register and Tribune, Ken-
neth Clayton.
Detroit (Mich.) Free Press, Len G. Shaw
Detroit (Mich.) News, Harold Heffernan.
Dodge City (Kan.) Daily Globe, Roy Buckingham.
Donora (Pa.) Herald- American, William J. Goggin.
Dover (Ohio) Dciily Reporter, Myfanwy Braim.
Dubuque (Iowa) Catholic Daily Tribune, Lucy
Meuer.
Duluth (Minn.) News-Tribune, James Watts.
Edmonton (Alberta) Bulletin, W. A. deGraves.
Edmonton (Alberta) Journal, Don MacDougall.
El Paso (Texas) Herald-Post, H. A. Michael.
Elkhart (Ind.) Truth, C. D. Albrecht.
Emporia (Kan.) Daily Gazette and Weekly Gazette,
Mae Sue Taylor.
Erie (Pa.) Dispatch-Hereild, Vincent White.
Eureka (Cal.) Humboldt Stsuidard, Don O'Kane.
Everett (Wash.) News, Joe Doolittle.
Fairmount (W. Va.) Times (morning); West Vir-
ginieui (evening) ; Sunday Times- West Virgini2m
Walton Rock.
Findlay (Ohio) Republiccm-Courier, John M
Stowell.
Florence (S. C.) Morning News, Willis H. Harper
Fort Dodge (Iowa) Messenger, W. L. Hamilton.
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Daily News, Norma Pres
cott.
Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegreun, Bess Stephen
son and Mary Wynn.
Fort Worth (Texas) Press, Jack Gordon.
Fostoria (Ohio) Daily Times, Constance Carle.
Freeport (111.) Dsdly JourneJ-Stauidau-d, Grace
Leone Barnett.
Galveston (Texas) Daily News (morning). Tribune
(evening), S. E. Davidge.
Gettysburg (Pa.) Times, Hugh Mcllhenny.
Glendale (Cal.) News-Press, Frederick Graham.
Goose Creek (Texas) Daily Sun, Mrs. Robert
Matherne.
Grand Junction (Col.) Daily Sentinel, Mildred
Hart.
Greeley (Col.) Daily Tribune, F. E. Merrill.
Greensburg (Pa.) Review, E. H. Derby.
Greensburg (Pa.) Tribune, E. H. Derby.
Greenville (Miss.) Democrat-Times and Weekly
Democrat-Times, Ernest Smith.
Greenville (Texas) Evening Banner, Charles R.
Horton.
Greenwood (Miss.) Commonwealth, Mrs. Edwin
Stainton.
Griffin (Ga.) Daily News cuid Weekly News,
Leila Hooks.
Guthrie (Okla.) Daily Leader, Bob Lee Kidd.
H
Hagerstown (Md.) Morning Hercdd and Daily
Mail, J. Richard Rauth.
Halifsix (N. S.) Hereild (morning). Mail (evening),
Jas. W. Power.
Hamilton (Ohio) Journal-News, Clayton Leiter.
Harrisburg (Pa.) Telegraph and Morning Tele-
graph, Paul Walker.
Hartford (Conn.) Courant, II. Viggo Andersen.
Hartford (Conn.) Times, Julian Tutliill.
Hattiesburg (Miss.) American, \\ illiam Wethersby.
Havana (Cuba) Post and Telegram, i ony Park.
Hickory (N. C.) Daily Record, L. C. (nfford.
High Point (N. C.) Enterprise, Frank Barfield.
Hoboken (N. J.) Observer, E. Yuetter.
Hollywood (Cal.) Citizen-News, Elizabeth Yeaman.
Houston (Texas) Chronicle, Lecta Rider.
Houston (Texas) Daily Post, Olin Clements.
Houston (Texas) Press, Hubert Roussel.
I-J
Independence (Kan.) Dcdly Reporter, F. C. Sands.
Indianapolis (Ind.) News, Walter Whitworth.
Indicuiapolis (Ind.) Star, Corbin Patrick.
Indianapolis (Ind.) Times, Joe Collier.
Inglewood (Cal.) Daily News, J. L. Rosenberg.
Jackson (Miss.) Daily News, Earl C. Magee.
Jacksonville (Fla.) Florida-Times Union, Jean
Henderson.
Jacksonville (Fla.) Journal, H. B. Taylor, Jr.
Jcmesville (Wis.) Daily Gazette, Peg Obrien.
Jersey City (N. J.) Journal, A. D. Mackie.
K
Kansas City (Mo.) Stsir and Times, Landon Laird.
Kansas City (Mo.) Journal-Post, Lowell Lawrence.
Kenosha (Wis.) Evening News and Weekly
Telegraph-Courier, Olive M. Brossow.
Kingston (N. Y.) Daily Leader and Ulster County
News, Charles Tiano.
Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel, B. F. Henry.
Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune, Maurice C. Tall.
Laconia (N. H.) Evening Citizen and Laconia
Democrat, Alma Gallagher.
Lansford (Pa.) Evening Record, William D. Wat-
kins.
Lawrence (Kan.) Dsuly Journal World, Roland A.
deWatteville.
Lawrence (Mass.) Daily Eagle cuid The Evening
Tribune, T. Frank O'Hearn.
Lebanon (Pa.) News-Times £ind Semi-Weekly
News, Henry L. Wilder.
Lewistown (Mont.) Democrat-News, Evening Tele-
gram cuid Judith Basin Farmer, J. W. Hanley.
Lincoln (Neb.) State Journal, Lincoln Stcir, Sun-
day Journal and Star, Barney Oldfield.
Little Rock (Ark.) G<izette, Bobbie Forster.
Logauisport (Ind.) Phtiros-Tribune, Allen Sauers.
Long Beach (Cal.) Sun Jind Press-Telegram, Vera
Kackley.
Long Island City (N. Y.) Daily Star, Albert E.
Parks.
Longview (Texas) Daily News-Morning Joumcil,
Jimmie Payne.
Los Angeles (Cal.) Evening News, Virginia
Wright.
Los Angeles (Cal.) Daily News, Harry Mines.
Los Angeles (Cal.) Evening Her^lld & Express,
Jimmy Starr.
Los Angeles (Cal.) Times, Edwin Schallert.
Louisville (Ky.) Courier Journal, Boyd Martin.
Louisville (Ky.) Times, Allen Daugherty.
Lubbock (Texas) Morning AveJanche, Evening
Journal emd Sunday Avalanche-Joumal, Oias. C.
Watson.
Lynchburg (Va.) News, T. K. Irving.
Lynchburg (Va.) Daily Advemce, H. L. Johnson.
Lynn (Mass.) Item, Harold D. Valpey.
Lynn (Mass.) Telegram-News, Jacob Finkie.
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Macon (Ga.) Telegraph, Evening News, Telegraph-
News, A. B. Bernd.
Madison (Wis.) Capital Times, Sterling Sorenson.
Madison (Wis.) State Journal, Bildad.
Manistique (Mich.) Escanaba Daily Press, Victor
H. Powers.
Mankato (Minn.) Free Press, Evelyn Morris.
Mau-ion (Ohio) Star, Hallie Houck.
Meadville (Pa.) Tribune -Republiczm and Evening
Republiccui, Robert S. Bates.
Medford (Ore.) Mail Tribune, Billy Hulen.
Memphis (Tenn.) Commercial Appeed, Harry
Martin.
Memphis (Tenn.) Press Scimitar, Jack Bryan.
Meridian (Miss.) Star, C. H. Phillips.
Mexia (Texas) Dsuly News, Barnes H. Broiles.
Miami (Fla.) Daily News, Eddie Cohen.
Miami (Fla.) Herald, Edgar Hay.
Milwaukee (Wis.) Journal, Walter Monfried.
Milwaukee (Wis.) Leader, Ben Lucifer.
Milwaukee (Wis.) Wisconsin News, Cecile Lane.
Minneapolis (Minn.) Journal, Merle Potter.
Minneapolis (Minn.) Tribune, Joseph Summers.
Moberly (Mo.) Monitor-Index and Democrat,
Goetze Jeter.
Moline (III.) Dciily Dispatch, Russell J. Gingles.
Montreal (Canada) Daily Herald, W. D. O'Hearn.
Morristown (N. J.) Daily Record, Marian Griffin.
MoundsviUe (W. Va.) Daily Echo, Alexandra
Shaw.
Muncie (Ind.) Star, Ben Koons.
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Nashville (Tenn.) Banner, Francis Robinson.
New Albany (Ind.) Tribune, Nell L. Brown.
Newcirk (N. J.) Ledger, Sylvia Smith.
Newark (N. J.) Sunday Call, Robert L. Morra.
Newark (Ohio) Advocate, Hazel Kirk.
New Brunswick (N. J.) Home News and The Sun-
day Times, Will Baltin.
New Haven (C^nn.) Evening 'Register, Roger
Connolly.
New Orleans (La.) Morning Tribune, Item and
Sunday Item-Tribune, Mel Washburn.
New Orlezuis (La.) States, Charles P. Jones.
New Orleans (La.) Times-Picayune, CHiarles P.
Jones.
New York City (N. Y.) Daily Mirror, Bland
Johaneson.
New York City (N. Y.) Daily News, Kate Cam
eron, Wanda Hale.
New York City (N. Y.) Enquirer, Marcus Griffin.
New York City (N. Y.) Evening Journal, Rose
Pelswick.
New York City (N. Y.) Herald Tribune, Howard
Barnes, Marguerite Tazelaar.
New York City (N. Y.) Journal of Commerce,
Julius Cohen.
New York City (N. Y.) Morning Telegraph, Leo
Mishkin.
New York City (N. Y.) Post, Archer Winsten,
Irene Thirer.
New York City (N. Y.) Sun, Eileen Creelman.
New York City ( N. Y.) Times, Frank S. Nugent,
John T. McManus.
New York City (N. Y.) World Telegram, William
Boehnel.
North Attleboro (Mass.) Evening Chronicle,
Charles F. Martin.
OEkkland (Cal.) Post-Enquirer, Howard Waldorf.
Oakland (Cal.) Tribime, Wood Soanes.
Oklahoma City (Okla.) Daily Oklahoman, Noel
Houston.
Oklcthoma City (Okla.) Times, Noel Houston.
Omaha (Neb.) Bee-News, Jacob Rachman.
Oneida (N. Y.) Daily Dispatch, Winthrop S.
Tuttle.
Oswego (N. Y.) Palladium-Times, Frances R. Lee.
Pasadena (Cal.) Post and Star-News, Thorval
Tunheim.
Passcuc (N. J.) Sunday Eagle, Esther Zucker.
Passaic (N. J.) Hehcdd-News. Stanley Gusty.
Paterson (N. J.) Evening News, Robert Stakesing.
Pawtucket (R. I.) Times, Benjamin Poulton.
Peoria (III.) Evening Star and Sunday Morning
Star, Charles B. Smith.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Evening Bulletin, William F.
Gleason.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Daily News, J. H. Keen.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Evening Ledger, H. T. Murdock.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Enquirer, Mildred Martin.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Record, Elsie Finn.
Pittsburgh (Pa.) Press, Frederick J. (Kasper)
Monahan.
Pittsburgh (Pa.) Post-Gazette, Harold W. Cohen.
Pittsburgh (Pa.) Sun-Telegraph, William J. Lewis.
Pittsfield (Mass.) Evening Eagle, Kingsley R. Fall.
Portland (Me.) Evening News, Tim Ward.
Portland (Me.) Evening Express, Kenneth W.
Berry.
Portland (Me.) Press Herald, Alice E. Modes.
Portland (Me.) Sunday Telegrcun, Laurence D.
Chapman.
Portland (Ore.) The Oregonian, Herbert L. Larson.
Portland (Ore.) Journal, Harold Hunt.
Portland (Ore.) News-Telegram, Eddie Golick.
Pottstown (Pa.) Mercury, Shandy Hill.
Pottstown (Pa.) Journal, Herrwood E. Hobbs.
Providence (R. I.) News-Tribune, Alfred Marcello.
Pueblo (Col.) Star-Journal (evening) and Chieftain
(morning). Hazel A. Smith.
Raleigh (N. C.) Times, Wade H. Lucas.
Reading (Pa.) Times, W. Erie. Homan.
Redlands (Cal.) Daily Facts, H. A. Hargraves.
Regina Province (Sask.) Daily Star, R. K. Taylor.
Regina Province (Sask.) Leader-Post, C. Higgin-
bottom.
Reno (Nev.) Evening Gcizette, Denver Dickerson.
Richmond (Va.) News Leader, Hollis Wood.
Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch, Edith Lindeman
Calisch.
Riverside (Cal.) Daily Press, Enterprise, Harry A.
Powell.
Rochester (N. Y.) Democrat and Chronicle, George
L. David.
Rochester (N. Y.) Times-Union, Amy Croughton.
Rock Island (III.) Argus, William V. Kinney.
Rocky Mount (N. C.) Evening Telegram and
Weekly News, Dick Herbert.
Rome (N. Y.) Daily Sentinel, Fritz S. Updike.
Royal Oak (Mich.) Daily Tribune, William C. Cook.
St. Augustine (Fla.) Record, Buddy Wilson.
St. Cloud (Minn.) Daily Times-Journal Press,
Harold SchfKlkoepf.
St. Joseph (Mo.) Gazette, Norman Coder.
St. Louis (Mo.) Post Dispatch, Colvin McPherson.
St. Louis (Mo.) Star-Times, Francis R. Curley.
St. Paul (Minn.) Daily News, Lee Grove.
St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times, Marion Aitshison.
St. Petersburg (Fla.) Evening Independent, A. R.
Dunlap.
Sacraunento (Cal.) Bee, Ronald Scofield.
Salt Lake City (Utcdi) Deseret News, Ted Cannon.
Salt Lake City (Utah) Tribune, Waide M. Condon.
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San Antonio (Texas) Evening News, Mary Louise
Walliser.
San Antonio (Texas) Express, George Witting.
San Diego (Cal.) Tribune, Maurice Savage.
San Diego (Cal.) Sun, Willis Werner.
San Francisco (Cal.) Call-Bulletin, Fred Johnson.
San Jose (Cal.) Mercury Herald, Josephine Hugh-
ston.
Sandusky (Ohio) Register, Paul Heiberger.
Sandusky (Ohio) Star-Journal, Margaret Kelly.
Santa Barbara (Cal.) Morning Press, Daily News
and Sunday News-Press, Litti Paulding (News),
\'erne Linderman (Press).
Saskatoon (Sask.) Stcu-- Phoenix, L. M. Mac-
gillivray.
Schenectady (N. Y.) Gazette, J^ed Wintersteen.
Schenectady (N. Y.) Union-Star, Everett L. Finch.
Scranton (Pa.) Republican, Reginald A. Williams.
Seattle (Wash.) Times, R. E. Hays.
Sedalia (Mo.) Democrat and Capital, Frank Martin.
Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, Mona J. Pape.
Sherman (Texas) Daily Democrat, Ted R. Bomar.
Shreveport (La.) Journal, Frank Grosjean.
Sioux City (Iowa) Journal, Willis Forbes.
Sioux Falls (S. D.) Argus-Leader, Walter A.
Simmons.
South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, Miss Sue Riley.
Spokane (Wash.) Spokesman-Review, Daily Chron-
icle, Weekly Chronicle, The Washington Farmer,
The Oregon Farmer, Miss Margaret Bean
(Spokesman-Review) and Wafford Conrad (Chron-
icle.
Spokane (Wash.) Press, John Bigelow.
Springfield (III.) State Journal, H. W. Moodv.
Springfield (Mass.) Republican, Union and Daily
News, Miss Louise Mace (Republican), A. L. S.
Woods (Union). J. B. Callaghan (Daily News).
Springfield (Ohio) Daily News (evening), Spring-
field Sun (morning), News-Sun (Sunday), Bert
A. Teeters.
Stamford (Conn.) Advocate, Dean Hunt.
Staunton (Va.) Evening Leader, E. Lewis Knowles.
Staunton (Va.) News-Loader, E. W. Opie.
Steubenville (Ohio) Herald-Star, Mary Berger.
Stockton (Cal.) Morning Independent, Thos. Regan.
Stockton (Cal.) Record. Mel Bennett.
Sunbury (Pa.) Daily, T. L. Roberts.
Syracuse (N. Y.) Herald, Hayden Hickok.
Syracuse (N. Y.) Journal-American, Frankin H.
Chase.
Syracuse (N. Y.) Post-Standard, Helen Tait
Walker.
Tacoma (Wash.) Daily and Sunday Ledger, I\L B.
(Terry) Pettus.
Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune, W. R. Stotler.
Tacoma (Wash.) Times, Hal S. Nelson.
Tampa (Fla.) Daily Times, Charles Magruder.
Tampa (Fla.) Tribune, H. E. Schaden.
Taunton (Mass.) Daily Gazette, William H. Reed.
Terre Haute (Ind.) Star, ^Label McKee.
Thomasville (Ga.) Times-Enterprise, Daily and
Semi-Weekly, Kmily R. Jerger.
Toledo (Ohio) News-Bee, Allen Saunder.
Toledo (Ohio) Times, Mitchell Woodbury.
Topeka (Kan.) Daily Capital Robert Geoflfrcv.
Topeka (Kan.) State Journal, Ted G. Wear.
Toronto (Ontario) Globe and Mail, Roly Young.
Torrington (Conn.) Register, H. W. Knickerbocker.
Trenton (N. J.) Sunday Times-Advertiser, A. V.
Thompson.
Trinidad (Col.) Chronicle-News, F. E. Winsor.
Troy (N. Y.) Observer-Budget, Wm. A. Gunn.
Tucson (Ariz.) Daily Citizen, Wm. H. Johnson.
Tulsa (Okla.) Daily World, Russell Gideon.
(N.
U-V
J.) Hudson Dispatch, Palmer
Daily News Standard, O'Neil
Union City
Coakley.
Union town (Pa.)
Kennedy.
Utica (N. Y.) Observer-Dispatch, Gertrude Franz.
Vancouver (B. C.) Sun, H. A. Stein.
Ventura (Cal.) County Star, Ray W. Felton.
W-X-Y
Waco (Texas) News-Tribune (morning) ; Times-
Herald (evening), G. H. Parrick.
Walla Walla (Wash.) Union (morning); Bulletin
(evening); Union-Bulletin (Sunday); Shopper
(weekly). Iris Little.
Washington (D. C.) Post, Nelson Bell.
Washington (D. C.) Evening StcU", Sunday Star,
F. J. Carmody.
Waterbury (Conn.) Republican, Howard Smith.
Waterbury (Conn.) American, Howard Smith.
Watertown (N. Y.) Daily Times, Ken Fober.
Watertown (S. D.) Public Opinion, P. J. Albrook.
Watertown (Wis.) Daily Times, Clarence H.
Wetter.
Waukegsui (III.) News Sun, E. J. Macklin.
Wausau (Wis.) Daily Record-Herald, John Loomis.
Waycross (Ga.) Daily Journal-Herald and Weekly
Journal, Jack Williams, Tr.
West Palm Beach (Fla.) Palm Beach Post (morn-
ing) and Palm Beach Times (evening). Beryl
Lewis.
Wheeling (W. Va.) News-Register, Gene Ephlin.
Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, J. E. Doze.
Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Sunday Independent, Howard
Davis.
Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Record, J.ilm M. Moore.
Wilmington (Del.) Morning News, Mrs. Frances
Merchant.
Wilmington (Del.) Joumal-Every Evening, Wil-
liam Penn Frank.
Wilmington (Del.) Sunday Star, Henry L. Sholly.
Winchester (Va.) Evening Star, R. S. Fansler.
Winnipeg (Manitoba) Evtning Tribune, A. E.
McGinley.
Winnipeg (Manitoba) Free Press, H. E. Spencer.
Woonsocket (R. I.) Call, Elinor V. Arnold.
Worcester (Mass.) Evening Post, George Popkin.
Worcester (Mass.) Telegram, Carl W. Erickson.
Wysuidotte (Mich.) Daily Record, Marguerite
Frazier.
Xenia (Ohio) Evening Gazette, R. A. Higgins.
York (Pa.) Dispatch, Wilbcrt L. Haare.
Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator, Charles J. Mul-
cahey.
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Book Reviews
The Movies on Trial, compiled and edited
by William J. Perlman. The Macmillan
Company. Reviewed in Motion Picture
Herald May 9, 1936.
Film and Theatre, by Alardyce Nicoll.
Thomas Y. Crowell Company. Reviewed
May 23, 1936.
How to Use Your Candid Camera, by Ivan
Dmitri. The Studio Publications. Re-
viewed June 6, 1936.
A Course of Study in, Motion Picture Ap-
preciation, by Alice P. Sterner and W.
Paul Bowden. Educational and Recrea-
tional Guides. Reviewed August 22, 1936.
The Photoplay as Literary Art, by Walter
Barnes. Educational and Recreational
Guides. Reviewed August 22, 1936.
Movie Parade, by Paul Rotha. The Studio
Ltd. (England) and The Studio Publica-
tions (New York). Reviewed August 29,
1936.
Modern Photography. Edited by C. G.
Holme. The Studio Publications (Lon-
don). Reviewed October 17, 1936.
The New Technique of Screen Writing, by
Tamar Lane. Whittlesey House, Mc-
Graw-Hill Book Company. November 14,
1936.
Theatre Collections in Libraries and Mu-
seums, by Rosamond Gilder and George
Freedley. Published under the auspices of
the New York Public Library and the
National Theatre Conference with the co-
operation of the American Library Asso-
ciation, by Theatre Arts, Inc. Reviewed
November 14, 1936.
Four-Star Scripts, by Lorraine Noble.
Doubleday, Doran. Reviewed December
12, 1936.
Color Cinematography, by Maj. Adrian Ber-
nard Klein. Boston : American Photo-
graphic Publishing Co. Reviewed January
30, 1937.
Decency in Motion Pictures, by Martin
Quigley. Macmillan Company. Reviewed
February 27, 1937.
Making a Motion Picture in 1848. Henry
Lewis' Journal of a Canoe Voyage from
the Falls of St. Anthony to St. Louis.
Minnesota Historical Society. Reviewed
February 27, 1937.
Molly, Bless Her! by Frances Marion.
Harper & Bros. Reviewed February 27,
1937.
Showmanship in Business, by Kenneth M.
Goode and M. Zenn Kaufman. Harper
and Bros. Reviewed March 6, 1937.
Successful Film Writing, by Seton Mar-
grave. Methuen & Company (London).
Reviewed March 20, 1937.
The Romance of the Movies, by Leslie
Wood. William Heineman, Ltd., London.
Reviewed March 20, 1937.
For the Sake of Shadozvs, by Max Miller.
E. P. Dutton & Company. Reviewed
March 20, 1937.
Photography, by C. E. Kenneth Mees. Mac-
millan. Reviewed April 3, 1937.
Spelling Bees, by Albert Deane. Stokes.
Reviewed April 17, 1937.
Writing for Profit, by Donald Wilhelm.
McGraw-Hill. Reviewed April 17, 1937.
Hollyzvood's Movie Commandments, by Olga
J. Martin. H. W. Wilson Company.
Reviewed May 1, 1937.
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International MOTION PICTURE
ALMANAC
Screen Organizations
Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences
Suite 1201
Taft Building
Phone: GLadstone 5131
Hollyivood, Cal.
PAST PRESIDENTS
Douglas Fairbanks
William C. deMille
M. C. Levee
Conrad Nagel
J. Theodore Reed
Frank Lloyd
PRESIDENT
Frank Capra
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Howard Estabrook
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Nathan Levinson
SECRETARY
Jane Murfin
TREASURER
Fred Leahy
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Donald Gledhill
ACTOR-PRODUCER RELATIONS
Jacque Pierre
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
John Arnoldi Lionel Atwill, Graham Baker,
S. J. Briskin, Edwin Burke, Frank Capra,
C. B. deMille, Clark Gable, Nathan Levinson,
Frank Lloyd, Van Nest Polglase, David O.
Selznick, Waldemar Young, Darryl Zanuck.
BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Actors Branch: Lionel Atwill, Raymond Hat-
ton, Mitchell Lewis, J. Farrell MacDonald,
May Robson.
Directors Branch: Frank Borzage, Clarence
Brown, Irving Cummings, Tay Garnett, Al-
fred Green, Norman Taurog, W. S. Van
Dyke.
Producers Branch: Pandro Berman, Samuel
Briskin, B. B. Kahane, William LeBaron,
L. B. Mayer, Joseph M. Schenck, David O.
Selznick.
Technicians Branch: John Arnold, Farciot
Edouart, Fred Gage, Nathan Levinson, Wesley
Miller, Van Nest Polglase, Ray Wilkinson.
Writers Branch : Howard Estabrook, Grover
Jones, William S. McNutt, Jane Murfin,
Robert Riskin, Waldemar Young.
Assistant Directors Section: Al Alborn, Scott
Beal, Fred F. Fox, Gordon Holliniishead,
Horace Hough, Percy Ikerd, Frank X. Shaw.
RESEARCH COUNCIL
William Koenig, Chairman
Nathan Levinson,, Vice Chairman
Gordon S. Mitchell, Manager
STUDIO TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES
John Livadary, Columbia
Douglas Shearer, MetroGoldwyn-Mayer
Farciot Edouart, Paramount
John Aalberg, RKO Radio.
E. H. Hansen, 20th Century-Fox
Thomas Moulton,, United Artists
Lawrence Aicholtz, Universal
Nathan Levinson, Warner Bros. -First National
Amateur Cinema League, Inc.
420 Lexington Avenue
Phone: MOhawk 4-0270
Nezu York City
PRESIDENT
Stephen F. Voorhees
VICE-PRESIDENT
Lee F. Hanmer
SECRETARY
Roy W. Winton
TREASURER
Arthur A. Hebert
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Roy W. Winton
American Dramatists
9 East 3Sth Street
Phone: AShlaud 4-5141
Neiv York City
PRESIDENT
Sidney Howard
VICE-PRESIDENT
George S. Kaufman
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Edward Childs Carpenter
TREASURER
Marc Connelly
SECRETARY
Robert E. Sherwood
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Luise Sillcox
American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers
30 Roekefeller Plaza, New York City
PRESIDENT
Gene Buck
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Otto A. Harbach
Louis Bernstein
SECRETARY
Joseph Young
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Robert Crawford
TREASURER
Saul H. Bornstein
ASSISTANT TREASURER
SiGMUND Romberg
GENERAL COUNSEL
Schwartz & Frohlich
GENERAL MANAGER
E. C. Mills
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Louis Bernstein, Jack Bregman, Saul Bornstein,
Gene Buck, Max Dreyfus. George Meyer,
Walter Fischer, Otto A. Harbach, Raymond
Hubbell, Jerome Kern, Gustave Schirmer,
Jack Mills, Oley Speaks, Will Von Tilzer,
Fred Ahlert, Joseph Young, Robert Crawford.
Walter Douglas, George Fischer, Sigmund
Romberg, Edgar Leslie, Irving Caesar, Deems
Taylor, Edwin H. Morris.
Assistance League Film Location Bureau
5604 De Longpre, H ollyzcood , Cnl.
Phone: Hollyzvood 6973
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mrs. Lee Wray Turner
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Assistance — AMPP
Assistance League of Southern
California
5604 De Longpre Avenue, Hollywood, Cal.
Phone: Hollyzvood 1973
PRESIDENT
Mrs. Hancock Banning
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. Ada E. Laughlin
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. John Treanor
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
Mrs. George M. Wallace
RECORDING SECRETARY
Mrs. Michael Creamer
TREASURER
Mrs. Percy Booth
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Mrs. J. Warren Tatum
MANAGER
Mrs. Ada Edwards Laughlin, Executive Vice-
President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mrs. John Alvord, Mrs. Lou Anger, Mrs. David
Babcock, Mrs. Hancock Banning, Mrs. E. J.
Benedict, Mrs. George Bliss, Mrs. Percy H.
Booth, Mrs. Charles H. Cope, Mrs. Michael
Creamer, Mrs. Robert W. Cross, Mrs. Noble
E. Dawson, Mrs. McDowell Eastman, Mrs.
Ilarrold English, Mrs. John Ford, Mrs.
Thomas E. Gibben, Mrs. Earl B. Gilmore, Mrs.
Giles Hall, Mrs. Archibald E. Hanson, I\Irs.
John Holbrook Hardin, Mrs. Norman Her-
man, Mrs. Harcourt Hervey, Miss Jean Hill,
Mrs. George A. Hormel, Mrs. George Benja-
min Hull, Mrs. Isaac Hamp?hur Jones, Mrs.
Richard H. Lacy, Mrs. Ada Edwards Laugh-
lin, Mrs. Henry H. Lissner, Mrs. Carleton
Blaine Lyon, Mrs. George R. Martin, Miss
Helen Mathewson, Mrs. Richard Oakley, Mrs.
Earl S. Patterson, Mrs. Eugene Riecker, Mrs.
Frank E. Rising, Mrs. Wesley C. Roberts,
Mrs. Sydney Sanner, Mrs. Victor Schertzinger,
Mrs. Frederick Seares, Mrs. Thomas Simmons,
Mrs. George Leslie Smith, Mrs. Helen
Frame Smith, Dr. Dorothy C. Smyley, Mrs.
Oscar Souden, Mrs. Daniel J. Sully, Mrs. J.
Warren Tatum, Mrs. John Treanor, Mrs.
George M. Wallace, Miss Lorraine Woerner.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mrs. John Alvord, Mrs. Lou Anger, Mrs. David
Babcock, Mrs. Hancock Banning, Mrs. Percy
H. Booth, Mrs. Michael Creamer, Mrs. Robert
W. Cross, Mrs. Earl Gilmore, Mrs. Richard
Lacy, Mrs. Ada Edwards Laughlin, Mrs.
Eugene Riecker, Mrs. Wesley C. Roberts, Mrs.
Sydney Sanner, Mrs. George Leslie Smith,
Dr. Dorothy Smyley, Mrs. J. Warren Tatum,
Mrs. John Treanor, Mrs. George M. Wallace.
Associated Motion Picture Adver-
tisers, Inc.
Nczv York City
PRESIDENT
Ralph Rolan, March of Time.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Paul N. Lazarus, Jr., Warner Bros.
TREASURER
Paul Benjamin, National Screen Service.
SECRETARY
Lester Thompson, Motion Picture Producers.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ralph Rolan, Paul N. Lazarus, Jr., Paul Benja-
min, Lester Thompson, Mort Blumenstock, Ed
Finney, Hap Hadlev. Rutgers Neilson, Gordon
S. White.
TRUSTEES
Vincent Trotta, 3 years; John C. Flinn, 2 years;
Ed Finney, 1 year.
AUDITING COMMITTEE
Paul Gulick, Chairman; Kenneth O'Brien,
Herbert S. Berg.
PROGRAM AND ENTERTAINMENT
Rutgers Neilson, chairman; Leon Bamberger,
Eli Sugarman, Ruth Weisberg, Tess Michaels,
Tom Waller, Arthur Jeffrey, Mort Blumen-
stock, Irwin Zeltner.
SERVICE COMMITTEE
Ray Gallagher, chairman; Barret McCormick,
Chas. Alicoate.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Kenneth O'Brien, chairman; Frances Weil, Jose
Schorr, Mel Heymann, Jack Harrower, James
Cunningham.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Ed Finney, chairman; Paul Lazarus, Jr., James
Cunningham, Ralph Lund.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Howard Dietz, S. Charles Einfeld, Charles F.
McCarthy, Rodney Bush, Paul Gulick, Ed
Finney, Barret McCormick, Monroe Greenthal,
William Ferguson, Hy Daab, Robert Gillham,
Al Selig, Marvin Kirsch, James Cunningham.
NATIONAL COUNSELLOR
A. J. Powers, U. S. Chamber of Commerce.
Association of Motion Picture
Producers, Inc.
5504 Hollywood Boulevard
Phone: Gladstone 6111
Hollyzvood
PRESIDENT
Louis B. Mayer
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
J. L. Warner
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Charles R. Rogers
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Fred W. Beetson
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION CODE ADMIN
ISTRATION
Joseph I. Breen
ASSISTANT TO JOSEPH I. BREEN
Geoffrey Shiirlock
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AND
STUDIO RELATIONS
Mrs. Thomas G. Winter
ATTORNEYS
Loeb, Walker & Loeb, 610
Building, Los Angeles, Cal.
(George W. Cohen).
MEMBERS
Columbia Pictures Corporation, 1438 N. Gower
Street, Hollywood. Harry Cohn.
First National Pictures, Inc., Burbank. R. J.
Obringer.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation, Culver City.
Louis B. Mayer.
Paramount Productions. Inc., 5451 Marathon
Street, Hollywood. Henrv Herzbrun.
RKO-Radio Pictures, Inc., 780 N. Gower Street,
Hollywood. Samuel J. Briskin.
Hal Roach Studios, Inc., Culver City, California.
Hal E. Roach.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, Drawer
K, Hollywood. Joseph M. Schenck.
Universal Pictures Company, Inc., LTniversal
City. Charles R. Rogers.
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc., Burbank. J. L.
Warner.
Pacific Mutual
Edwin J. Loeb
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Cinema Club
65 IVest 44th Street
Netv York City
DIRECTORS
Neil F. Agnew, Jack Alicoate, Joseph Bernhard,
Harry D. Buckley, Jack Cohn. Sam Dembow
Jr., Ned E. Depinet, Stanleigh P. Friedman,
Earle W. Hammons, Austin C. Keough, Wil
lard S. McKay, Joseph H. Moskowitz, Louis
Nizer, Charles C. Pettijohn, Martin Quigley.
Philip Reisman, J. Robert Rubin, Louis K.
Sidney, Frank C. Walker, Herbert J. Yates.
Fan Club Federation
Miss Marian Hesse (Secretary)
154 Elm Street
Elisabeth, N. J.
PRESIDENT
Irene L. Brettmann, 150S N. Highland A\e.,
Hollywood, Cal.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Harmony Haynes, 912 Pine Avenue, Long
Beach, Cal.
SECRETARY
Frank Cline
DIRECTORS
Marion L. Hesse, Marianne Oppenheini, Min-
nette Shermak, Mary Tuelley, Mildred
Krueger. Anita Weber, Dottie Mae Hulse.
PUBLICATIONS
Fan Club Fare and Pages of Hollywood Low-
Down Magazine, now official magazine of Fed-
eration. Editor, Jean Betty Huber, Apt. 20,^,
455 N, genesee St., Hollywood, Cal.
Friars, The
Edison Hall
226 West 47th Street
Phone: BRyant 9-5893
Nezv York City
ABBOT
Jay C. Flippen
DEAN
Bobby Clark
TREASURER
Eddie Miller
SECRETARY
Lester L. Hammel
ATTORNEY
Louis P. Randell
GOVERNORS
Edwin G. Bruns, Harry Delf, Maurice Golden,
Thomas J. Phillips, Ben Rocke, Pat Rooney,
Maurice H. Rose, Michael Selwyn, Elias E.
Sugarman.
Hollywood Bowl Association, Inc
Office: Room 118 — Hollywood Hotel
Phone: Hollywood 3151
Hollywood
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Allan C. Balch
PRESIDENT
C. E. Toberman
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Dr. Willsie Martin
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Dr. T. Perceval Gerson
SECRETARY
Mrs. Burdette H. Chapman
TREASURER
M. F. Palmer
MANAGER
Carl E. Jacobson
Cinema — Lambs
DIRECTORS
Mrs. Josephine P. Everett, Rev. Willsie Martin,
Mrs. Burdette Chapman, M. F. Palmer, C. E.
Toberman, A. B. Ruddock, T. Percival Gerson,
Carrie Parsons Bryant, Judge Benjamin Bled-
soe, Harvey Mudd, Dr. Remsen D. Bird.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
M. F. Palmer, C. E. Toberman, Mrs. Burdette
Chapman, A. B. Buddock.
Hollywood Studio Club
1215 Lodi Place
Phone: GL. 3166
Hollywood, Cal.
CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Arthur S. Heineman, 458 South High-
land, Los Angeles.
VICECHAIRMAN
Mrs. Cecil B. de Mille, 2000 de Mille Drive.
SECRETARY
Miss Cora L. Tatham, 406 South Norton, Los
Angeles
TREASURER
Mrs. Willsie Martin, 735 South Plymouth,
Los Angeles
DIRECTOR
Miss Marjorie Williams, 1215 Lodi Place,
Hollywood
International Federation of Catholic
Alumnae Motion Picture Bureau
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Rita C. McGoldrick, 294 Clinton Avenue,
Brooklyn.
CHAIRMAN
Mrs. James F. Looram, 40-34 Hampton Street,
Elmhurst. L. I.
SECRETARY
Miss Susan T. Lyons, LL.B., 16 E. 96th Street,
New York City.
MANAGING BOARD
Mrs. Richard Auspitzer, 35 Lawrence Avenue,
Lawrence, L. I., N. Y.
Mrs. Thomas Bannin, 578-4th Street, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Mrs. Marguerite Barry, 576-4th Street, Brook-
lyn, N. Y.
Lambs, The
130 West 44th Street
Phone: BRyant 9-8020
Nezv York City
SHEPHERD
William Gaxton
BOY
Fred. Waring
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Dr. M. S. Taylor
RECORDING SECRETARY
Raymond Peck
TREASURER
J. C. CUPPIA
LIBRARIAN
Earl Benham
DIRECTORS
A. O. Brown, R. L. Hague, Arthur Hurley, J.
W. Powell, Kenneth Webb, Martin (iillen,
Priestly Morrison, Bernhard Benson. William
J. Rapp, Leonard Liebling, John Tlayden,
Hiram C. Bloomingdale, James E. Meighan,
Al. Ochs. Pat O'Brien.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
T. H. Druitt
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Los Angeles — Relief
The Los Angeles Breakfast Club
Ambassador Hotel
Phone: EX-1046 (or DR-7000)
Los Angeles, Cal.
PRESIDENT
G. Elmer Moreland
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Charles S. Hutson
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Clarence O. Flint
Ralph J. Scott
Ernest W. Benkett
Sam J. Buckingham
Judge Carlos S. Hardy
SECRETARY
Dr. L. D. Hollingsworth
TREASURER
John Boyce-Smith
AUDITOR
J. C. Thomson
"CHEERFUL PHILOSOPHER"
Burr McIntosh
MANAGER
Harold B. Link
CHAPLAIN
Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, Jr.
HONORARY CHAPLAIN
Dr. Bruce R. Baxter
PUBLICITY
H. Hammond Beal
Masquers, The
1765 North Sycamore Avenue
Hollyzvood, Cal.
HARLEQUIN
Pat O'Brien
PIERROT
Robert Armstrong
PONCHINELLO
Albert Dorris
CROESUS
Howard B. Henshey
PANTALOON
William Davidson
READER
Frank Campeau
Mayfair Club, The
Fox-Wilshire Building
Beverly Hills, Cal.
PRESIDENT
David O. Selznick
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Carole Lombard
Fredric March
Constance Bennett
Donald Ogden Stewart
SECRETARY
Robert Montgomery
TREASURER
M. C. Levee
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Margaret Ettinger
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe E. Browiij Leslie Howard, Carole Lombard,
M. C. Levee, Wm. Powell, Harry Rapf, Hal
Roach, David O. Selznick, W. S. Van Dyke.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
John Cromwell, Chairman; Lew Ayres, Warner
Baxter, Sally Filers, Clark Gable, William
LeBaron, Harold Lloyd, Ernest Lubitsch,
Merle Oberon, Dick Powell.
Miniature Movies Institute and
16 MM Board of Trade
1944 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, N. Y.
PRESIDENT
Alfred J. Olsen
VICE-PRESIDENTS
E. J. Hadley
M. H. Schoenbaum
TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
A. D. V. Storey
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Walter Bradley
Motion Picture Producers and Dis-
tributors of Annerica, Inc.
28 IVest 44th Street
Phone: Bryant 9-4000
New York City
PRESIDENT
Will H. Hays
SECRETARY
Carl E. Milliken
TREASURER AND FOREIGN MANAGER
Frederick L. Herron
ASSISTANT TREASURER
George Borthwick
Sidney R. Kent
Sol Lesser
Hal E. Roach
David Sarnofp
Nicholas M. .Schenck
Leo Spitz
Albert H. Warner
Harry^ M. Warner
DIRECTORS
Barney Balaban
Harry D. Buckley
R. H. Cochrane
Jack Cohn
Cecil B. DeMille
E. W. Hammons
Will H. Hays
E. B. Hatrick
F. L. Herron
ROSTER OF MEMBERSHIP
Bray Productions, Inc., The
Caddo Company, Inc., The
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Cosmopolitan Corporation
Cecil B. de Mille Productions, Inc.
Walt Disney Productions, Ltd.
Eastman Kodak Company
Educational Films Corporation of America
Electrical Research Products, Inc.
Samuel Goldwyn, Inc.
D. W. Griffith. Inc.
Inspiration Pictures, Inc.
Jesse L. Lasky Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation
Paramount Pictures, Inc.
Principal Pictures Corporation
RCA Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Reliance Pictures, Inc.
RKO-Radio Pictures, Inc.
Hal Roach Studios, Inc.
Selznick International Pictures, Inc.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
United Artists Corporation
Universal Pictures Corporation
Vitagraph, Inc.
Warner Brothers Pictures. Inc.
Walter Wanger Productions, Inc.
Motion Picture Relief Fund of
America, Inc.
S444 Santa Monica Boulevard
Phone: Hollywood 3671
Hollytvood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Marion Davies
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Ronald Colman
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Mary Pickford
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
Will Hays
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Samuel Goldwyn
TREASURER
Jack L. Warner
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Alex Freundlich
o
National Board of Review of
Motion Pictures
70 Fifth Avenue
Phone: Algonquin 4-8344
Nezv York City
CHAIRMAN
Dr. George W. Kirchwey
TREASURER
George J. Zehrung
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Wilton A. Barrett
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. Frank Aster. Dr. A. A. Brill, Judge John
R. Davies, Mrs. H. G. Grover, Dr. George
W. Kirchwey, J. K. raulding. Dr. Walter W.
Pettit. Langdon Post. Joseph M. Price,
Mrs. Miriam Sutro Price, Mrs. Marguerite E.
Schwarzman, Dr. Frederic M. Thrasher,
George J. Zehrung.
National Board of Review Magazine
70 Fifth Avenue
Phone: ALgonquin 4-8344
New York City
MANAGING EDITOR
Bettina Gunczy
EDITORIAL STAFF
James Shelley Hamilton
Frances Taylor Patterson
Frances C. Barrett
Patricia Hagan
Northwest Film Club
2322 Second Avenue
Seattle, Wash.
PRESIDENT
L. J. McGinley
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Leroy Johnson
Roy Cooper
SECRETARY-TREASURER
E. A. Lamb
Society of Motion Picture Engineers
33 West 42nd Street
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-0620
Nezv York City
PRESIDENT
S. K. Wolf
PAST-PRESIDENT
H. G. Tasker
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
G. F. Rackett
ENGINEERING VICE-PRESIDENT
LoYD A. Jones
EDITORIAL VICE-PRESIDENT
John I. Crabtree
FINANCIAL VICE-PRESIDENT
Omer M. Glunt
CONVENTION VICE-PRESIDENT
William C. Kunzmann
SECRETARY
T. Frank. Jr.
TREASURER
L. W. Davee
GOVERNORS
M. C. Batsel. A. S. Dickinson, G. Friedl, Jr.,
A. N. Goldsmith, H. Griffin, A. C. Hardy,
K. F. Morgan, C. H. Stone.
National — Troupers
COMMITTEES: CHAIRMEN
Admissions: G. Friedl, Jr.
Board of Editors: J. I. Crabtree
College Course in Technical Motion Picture
Education: T. E. Shea
Color: J. A. Ball
Convention: W. C. Kunzmann
European Advisory Committee: J. Van Breukelen
Exchange Practice: A. W. Schwalberg
Historical: E. Theisen
Museum (Western) : E. Theisen
Honorary Membership: J. I. Crabtree
Journal Award: E. A. Williford
Laboratory Practice: D. E. Hyndman
Non- Theatrical Equipment: R. F. Mitchell
Papers: G. E. Matthews
Preservation of Film: J. G. Bradley
Membership and Subscription
Progress: J. G. Frayne
Progress Award: A. N. Goldsmith
Projection Practice: H. Rubin
Publicity: W. Whitmore
Standards: E. K. Carver
Studio Lighting: R. E. Farnham
SECTIONS OF THE SOCIETY: CHAIRMEN
Atlantic Coast: G. Friedl, Jr.
Mid- West: C. H. Stone
Pacific Coast: K. F. Morgan
233 Club
6840 Hollyivood Boulci.'ard, Ilolly'vood, Cal.
Phone: Gladstone 6233
PRESIDENT
Max Strasburg
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Eugene W. Biscailuz
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
James M. Hyde
TREASURER
Marco H. Hellman
RECORDING SECRETARY
Burton R. Buehner
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joseph G. Catanich. Gustav Delph, Max Fein-
gold, Ben Goldstein, Gregory Golubeff, Michael
Krieger, Edward Laemmle, Herbert Prior. Carl
Lee Rust, William Sobelman, Gayne Whitman,
Stephen E. Wilson.
The Troupers, Inc.
1634 El Ccntro Avenue, Hollywood, Cal.
Phone: HOllyzvood 9734
PRESIDENT
Harry B. Stafford
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
James Gordon
PAST PRESIDENT
Herbert Munson
GRAND TROUPER
L. E. Beheymer
VICE-PRESIDENT
Constance Cornelius
SECRETARY
Adabelle Driver
TREASURER
Pearl M. Early
CHAPLAIN
Edward Kimball
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Beatrice Allen, Wilson Benge, Lucile lirown,
Daisy Farrington, Charles French, Edward
Paulton, Eva Mav Towers.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Bertha Fanning, Mark Harrison, Doris Herbert
Hunt.
DOOR TENDERS
Sol Ader, Jane Crowley.
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Variety Clubs
The Variety Club
National Headquarters: William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh, Pa.
NATIONAL CHIEF BARKER
John H. Harris, 711 Clark Bldg., Pittsburgh,
Pa.
NATIONAL ASSISTANT CHIEF BARKER
Duke Clakk
NATIONAL SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF
BARKER
John Maloney
NATIONAL DOUGH GUY
James G. Balmer
NATIONAL PROPERTY MAN
Frank Drew
CANVASSMEN
Marc Wolf, Indianapolis; Earle Sweigert, Phila-
delphia; Ed Kirchner, Detroit; Harry Shu-
mow, Omaha; Allen Moritz, Cincinnati; Ed-
ward Weifeldt, Milwaukee.
MAILING ADDRESSES OF VARIETY CLUB
SECRETARIES
Tent No. 1 — ^James G. Balmer, Harris Amuse-
ment Co., 711 Clark Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Tent No. 2 — P. J. Wood, Independent Theatre
Owners of Ohio, 39 W. Broad Street, Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Tent No. 3 — Joe Kolling, 2423 Morton Ave.,
Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tent No. 4— Ben Reingold, 3330 Olive Street, St.
Louis, Mo.
Tent. No. 5 — David Newman, 1504 Penobscot
Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio.
Tent No. 6— F. H. Boyd, 1138 Schofield Bldg.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Tent No. 7— W. E. J. Martin, 243 W. Tupper
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Tent No. 8 — Homer L. Blackwell, Independent
Poster Exchange, 110 W. 18th Street, Kansas
City, Mo.
Tent No. 9 — ^Jos. Garry, c/o Variety Club, Har-
manus Hall, Bleecker Bldg., Albany, N. Y.
Tent No. 10 — Sol Greenberg, Big Feature Rights,
438 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind.
Tent No. 11 — Harry Hunter, 1101 N. Capitol
Street, Washington, D. C.
Tent No. 12 — Stanley Kane, 1011 Currie Avenue,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Tent No. 13 — Milton Rogasner, Iris Theatre,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Tent No. 14 — Benjamin J. Miller, 901 Warner
Bldg., Milwaukee, Wis.
Tent No. IS— David H. Dewey, Tristate Theatre
Corp., Des Moines, Iowa.
Tent No. 16 — Edward Shafton, 580 Insurance
Bldg., Omaha, Neb.
Tent No. 17— Ed Wilson, 402 Melba Bldg., Dallas,
Texas.
Tent No. 18 — Kurt H. Berg, Daily News, Dayton.
Variety Clubs of America
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO 1
Wm. Penn Hotel,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
CHIEF BARKER
John J. Maloney, Metro-Goldyn-Mayer, Blvd.
of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 2
Deshler-Wallick Hotel,
Columbus, Ohio.
CHIEF BARKER
M. R. Clark, Paramount Pictures Corp.. Colum-
bus, Ohio.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 3
Netherland-Plaza Hotel,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
H. J. Wessel, Film Service Co., 1638 Central
Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 4
Coronado Hotel,
St. Louis, Mo.
Ray Colvin, 3238 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 5
Book Cadillac Hotel,
Detroit, Mich.
H. M. Richey, 607 Fox Theatre Bldg., Detroit,
Mich.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 6
Statler Hotel,
Cleveland, Ohio.
M. B. Horwitz, 211 Film Building, Cleveland,
Ohio.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 7
193 Delaware Avenue,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Jacob Lavene, Academy Theatre, Buffalo, N. Y.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 8
4706 Broadway,
Kansas City, Mo.
VARIETY CLU.B TENT NO. 9
Ten Eyck Hotel,
Albany, N. Y.
Charles Smakwitz, Warner Bros. Theatres,
Albany, N. Y.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 10
1454 N. Delaware Street,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Carl Niesse, Alamo Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 11
Willard Hotel,
Washington, D. C.
Carter Barron, Loew's Fox Theatre, Washington,
D. C.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 12
Nicollet Hotel,
Minneapolis, Minn.
W. H. Workman, 1104 Currie Avenue.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 13
1910 Rittenhouse Square,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Ben Amsterdam, Atlantic Theatres, Inc., 1204
Schaff Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 14
Schroeder Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis.
Charles W. Trampe
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 15
Hotel Savery, Des Moines, Iowa.
Lou Loevy, Grand National Films, Des Moines.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 16
Fontenelle Hotel, Omaha, Neb.
A. Mendenhall, Paramount Pictures, Inc.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 17
Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, Texas.
VARIETY CLUB TENT NO. 18
Moraine Hotel, Dayton, Ohio.
Herbert Byrd, Playhouse, Dayton, Ohio.
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Labor Unions and Other
Employee Organizations
Actors' Equity Association
45 West 47th Street
Phone: BRyaiit 9-3550
New York City
BRANCH OFFICES
San Francisco: Theodore Hale, 220 Bush
Street.
Los Angeles: 1202 Commercial Exchange Build-
ing.
Chicago: 729 Waveland Avenue.
New York: Chorus Equity, 117 West 48th Street.
PRESIDENT
Frank Gillmore
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Osgood Perkins
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Florence Reed
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
Arthur Byron
FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT
Peggy Wood
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Paul Dullzell
RECORDING SECRETARY
Leo Curley
COUNSEL
Paul N. Turner
AUDITOR
Frank Mesurac, C. P. A.
HONORARY PRESIDENT
John Emerson
American Federation ot Musicians
1450 Broadway
New York City
Phone: PEnnsylvania 6-2S45
PRESIDENT
Joseph N. Weber
SECRETARY
Fred W. Birnbach
TREASURER
Harry E. Brenton
VICE-PRESIDENT
C. L. Bagley
American Society of Cinematographers
1782 N. Orange Drive
Phone: GRanite 2135
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
John Arnold
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Victor Milner
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Charles Lang
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
James Van Trees
TREASURER
Fred Jackman
SECRETARY
Frank B. Good
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
John Arnold. Bert Glennon, Ted Tetzlaff,
Elmer G. Dyer, Arthur Edeson, George Fol-
sey. Jr., A. L. Gilks, Frank B. Good, Fred
W. Jackman, Sr., Ray June, Charles B. Lang,
Jr., Victor Milner, James C. Van Trees, Sr.,
Vernon L. Walker, Joseph Walker.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGER
Frederick L. Kley
Associated Assistant Directors of The
Motion Picture Industry
251 West 42nd Street
Room 501
Phone: Wisconsin 7-8676
New York City
PRESIDENT
Warren E. Murry
VICE-PRESIDENT
George Cline
FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Saul E. Harrison
RECORDING AND CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Sam Nadel
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Joseph A. Bannon, C. A. Bute, Walter Sherden,
Fred Sheld, Martin P. Henry.
TRUSTEES
Jack Aichel, Harold Godsoe, Edward Lawrence.
Authors' Guild of the Authors' League
of America, The
9 East 3&th Street
Phone: Ashland 4-5141
Cable: Autholeag
New York City
PRESIDENT
Fannie Hurst
VICE-PRESIDENTS
Booth Tarkington, Dorothy Canfield Fisher.
Edmund Pearson
SECRETARY
Margaret Widdemer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND TREASURER
LUISE SiLLCOX
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Ivan von Auw, Jr.
COUNSEL
William Hamilton Osborne
The Author's League of America
9 East 38th Street
Phone: Ashland 4-5141
Cable : A utholeag
New York City
PRESIDENT
Marc Connelly
VICE-PRESIDENT
Elmer Davis
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS
Pearl S. Buck
James Forbes
James Hopper
Sidney Howard
Rupert Hughes
Arthur Richman
COUNSEL
William Hamilton Osborne
THE
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Catholic — Ma Ice- Up
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
LUISE SiLLCOX
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Ivan von Auw, Jr.
The Catholic Actors Guild of America
Hotel A star
Broadway at 44th Street
New York City
PRESIDENT
Brandon Tynan
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Gene Buck
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Wallace Ford
CHAPLAIN
Rev. Edward F. Leonard
TREASURER
Rev. John F. White
RECORDING SECRETARY
William Smythe
COUNSEL
Hon. Alfred J. Talley
HISTORIAN
May Swin
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Florence E. Lewis
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Hugh O'Connell, Chairman
Bert Ennis
Edward Finney
ADVISORY BOARD
Edward McNamee
Catholic Writers' Guild of America
128 IVest 71st Street
Phone: ENdicott 2-0411
New York City
HONORARY PRESIDENT
His Eminence Patrick Cardinal Hayes,
Archbishop of New York.
PRESIDENT
Eugene A. Colligan, Ph. D., L.L.D.
1st VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph A. Durkin
2nd VICE-PRESIDENT
Daniel D. Halpin
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph M. Branigan
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Rev. John B. Kelly
TREASURER
Hugh A. O'Donnell
RECORDING SECRETARY
Clarence E. Heller
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Gertrude D. Healy
COUNSEL
J. Hilary Bouillon
Central Casting Corporation
5504 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
PRESIDENT
Fred W. Beetson
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Campbell MacCulloch
TREASURER
Fred W. Beetson
SECRETARY
William L. Reeves
DIRECTORS
Harry Cohn, Joseph M. Schenck, Hal E. Roach.
Louis B. Mayer. Henry Herzbrun, J. L.
Wagrner. R. J. Obringer, Charles R. Rogers.
Samuel J. Briskin.
Film Players' Club, Inc.
251 West list Street
Phone: COlumbus 5-9222
Ne'u York City
PRESIDENT
Harry Hornick
VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph Ryan
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Nellie Ranson
TREASURER
Bessie Ross
RECORDING SECRETARY
Thomas McIntyre
BUSINESS MANAGER
Edward Grace
International Alliance of Theatrical
Stage Employees and Moving Pic-
ture Machine Operators of
U. S. and Canada
Headquarters: Earle Theatre Buildinp
Phone: MEtropolitan 1172
Washington, D. C.
New York Address: 1440 Broadway
Phone: PEnn. 60945
PRESIDENT
George E. Browne
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
John P. Nick, St. Louis
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
William P. Covert, Toronto ,
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
Harlano Holmden, Cleveland
FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard F. Walsh, Brooklyn
FIFTH VICE-PRESIDENT
Floyd M. Billingsley, San Francisco
SIXTH VICE-PRESIDENT
James J. Brennan, New York
SEVENTH VICE-PRESIDENT
Roger M. Kennedy, Detroit
GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
Fred. J. Dempsey
International Photographers
lATSE Local 659
1605 N. Cahuenga Avenue
Hollyzvood, Cal.
Make-Up Artists Local Union No. 731
1627 N. Cahuenga Avenue
Hollywood, Cal.
Phone: HEmpstead 1389
PRESIDENT
Bert Hadlev
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ward Hamilton
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Norman H. Pringle
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Carl Axzelle
TREASURER
Fred B. Phillips, Jr.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Verne Murdock
THE
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C T U R E
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MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Bert Hadley, Ward Hamilton, Norman H.
PrinRle, Carl Axzelle, Fred B. Phillips, Charles
W. Elrod, Harry Pringle, Bill Newman, Joe
Bonner, Olga CoUings, Carman Dirigo, Hollis
Barnes, Kate Cooper, Bert Sutch, Phil Gas-
trock, Al Senator.
Molders Union
4922 Templeton St.
Los Angeles, Cat.
AGENT
Daniel Regan
Motion Picture Location Managers
Association
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Culver City, Cal.
HONORARY PRESIDENT
Fred W. Beetson
PRESIDENT
Ralph Black
VICE-PRFESIDENT
Lou Shapiro
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Lou Strohm
MEMBERS
Ray Moore, W. L. Guthrie. Fred Harris, Jack
Lawton, Lou Strohm, Ralph Black, Lou
Shapiro, Jack Roach.
Musicians Union
1417 South Georgia Avenue
Los Angeles, Cal.
AGENT
J. W. Gillette
Press Photographers Association of
New York
p. O. Box 198, City Hall Station
Meeting Room, Hotel New Yorker
New York City
PRESIDENT
William C. Greene, World-Telegram
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Matthew Black, New York American
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph Lyons, New York Sun
SECRETARY
Albert C. Aumuller, World-Telegram
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Vincent Lopez, New York Sun
TREASURER
Victor Twyman,, Dailv News
ASSISTANT TREASl'RER
Robert A. Wands. Times Wide-World
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman, Jack Frank, Herald Tribune; Anthony
Quintieri, II Progresso: Frank Merta, Acme
News Pictures; Leonard Morgan, Morgan News
Pictures; Hugh Broderick, International Pho-
tos; Joseph Heppner, Metropolitan Photos;
Walter Durkin, Associated Press.
MARSHAL
Edward McKevitt, Evening Journal
Screen Actors Guild, Inc.
8743 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: CRestvie-v 12166 and WOodhury 61324
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Robert MoNTooMERy
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
James Cagney
Molders — Studio Carpenters
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Joan Crawford
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
Chester Morris
SECRETARY
Kenneth Thomson
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Boris Karloff
TREASURER
Noel Madison
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Murray Kinnell
DIRECTORS
Fredric March, Alan Mowbray, Robert Young.
C. Henry Gordon, Lyle Talbot. Edward
Arnold, Donald Woods, Robert Armstrong,
Paul Harvey, Joseph Cawthorn, Dudley Digges,
Leon Errol, Lucile Gleason, Jean Hersholt,
Claude King. Frank Morgan, Ralph IMorgan,
Edward G. Robinson, Spencer Tracy, Franchot
Tone, Humpbrev Bogart, Frances Lederer. Pat
O'Brien, Elizabeth Risdon, Arthur Vinton,
Warren William,
Screen Writers' Guild of the Authors'
League of America
1655 North Cherokee A~'enue
Phone: GLadstone 4181
Holhzvood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Ernest Pascal
VICE-PRESIDENT
Francis Edwards Faragoh
TREASURER
Tohn Grey
SECRETARY
Robert N. Lee
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Elsie B. Wilkins
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Charles Brackett, Sidney Buchraan, Francis
Edwards Faragoh, Frances Goodrich, John
Grey, Robert N. Lee, Doris Malloy, Ben.
Markson. Edwin Justus Mayer, Seton T.
Miller, E. E. Paramore, Jr., Ernest Pascal,
Wells Root, Allen Rivkin, Joel Sayre.
COUNSEL
Laurence W. Beilenson
Stationary Operating Engineers
532 Maple Avenue
Los Angeles, Cal.
AGENT
Charles M. Knowlton
Studio Carpenters Local 946
5164 Santa Monica Boulez'ard
Phone: Normandy 9488 — Morningsidc 11101
Los Anaelcs, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Abe Muir
VICE-PRESIDENT
W. H. Donovan
RECORDING SECRETARY
Henry A. Iofoutst
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
W. E. Sparks
TREASURER
R. F. Buchanan
CONDUCTOR
A. P. Robinson
THE
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ALMANAC
1325
Electricians — Writers
WARDEN
A. F. Graham
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Clifton Mace
TRUSTEES
E. J. Roberts
J. W. Vance
F. J. FiTZPATRICK
Studio Cooks and Waiters
960 North Ridgezvood Avenue
Hollywood, Cal.
AGENT
George C. Castleman
Studio Electricians Local 40
I. B. E. W.
1509 North Vine Street, Hollywood, Cal
PRESIDENT
W. A. Kelly
TREASURER
H. P. Foss
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
T. W. Lamar
BUSINESS MANAGER
Al Speede
Studio Painters Local 208
6472 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
William Ball
BITSINESS AGENT
R. M. Kohl
Studio Technicians
6472 Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood, Cal.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE AND
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Lew C. G. Blix
Theatrical Managers, Agents and
Treasurers' Union
(An affiliate of the International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Ennployees)
Gaiety Theatre Bldg.
46th St. and Broadway
New York City
PRESIDENT
Hal Olver
United Scenic Artists
Local 621
1605 North Cahuenga
Hollyzvood, California
PRESIDENT
Louis Physioc
VICE-PRESIDENT
Frederick Rickeman
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Arthur Thomas
RECORDING SECRETARY
Clayton Thomason
TREASURER
Edward Langley
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Chas. W. Elrod
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Charles Wallace, Charles Farber, Walter Hnll.
United Theatrical and Motion Picture
Workers
358 West 44th Street
Nezv York Citv
LOngacre 5-8318
PRESIDENT
Bernard Deckoff
SECRETARY
Peter Waxberg
TREASURER
Louis Skerl
VICE-PRESIDENT
Courtney Vieland
Studio Transportation Union
6427 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollyzvood, Cal.
BUSINESS AGENT
Joseph P. Toomey
Studio Utility Enaployees Local 724
6476 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollyzvood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Gabriel Ruiz
VICE-PRESIDENT
Joe Marshall
RECORDING SECRETARY
L. C. Helm
FINANCIAL SECRETARY and TREASURER
H. C. Rohrbach, Jr.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
L. C. Helm
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Gabriel Ruiz, T. Stevens, H. C. Rohrbach, L.
C. Helm, Mathew More, H. Bixby, Joseph
Stepp.
The Writers' Club
6700 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: HI 9656-HO 9942
Hollyzvood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Rupert Hughes
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Lee Shippey
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Frank Woods
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Mary O'Connor
TREASURER
Harry F. Kohr
SECRETARY
G. Beaufort West
DIRECTORS
Ruth Alexander, E. Manchester Boddy, Clyde
E. Brown, Gerald B. Burtnett, Irvin S. Cobb,
Walt Disney, Herbert E. Floercky, Mrs. E.
A. C. Hammond, Jr., William H. Ingram,
Grover Jones, Jaimie Palmer, William
Slavens McNutt, Nina Yohalem, Waldemar
Young.
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Film Laboratories
ATLANTA
Strickland Film Co., 163 Walton St. C. D. Bee-
land, president.
BALTIMORE
VV. Ernest Wood, 6000 Pimlico Road. Liberty
0216.
BIRMINGHAM
Continental Screen Service, 710 S. 29th Street.
Phone 3-7422. M. S. Sells.
BOSTON
Ambuter Motion Picture Laboratories, 42 Melrose
Street. HANcock 1158.
Master Motion Picture, Inc., 48-50 Piedmont Street.
Paramount Laboratories, Inc., 123 Heath Street.
GArrison 4830.
Pathe News Laboratory, 142 Berkeley Street.
KENmore 8998.
BUFFALO
Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 228 Franklin St.
WAshington 5840. G. W. Linden, manager.
CANADA
Associated Screen News, 5271 Western Ave.,
Montreal, Que. DExter 1186. B. E. Norrish,
managing director.
Film Laboratories of Canada, 362 Adelaide St. W.,
Toronto, Ont. WAverley 6840.
CHICAGO
Film Laboratories, Inc., 115 West Austin Ave.,
superior 7461. E. A. Bertram, local executive.
General Film Co., 1229 S. State Street. Cal.
6378. Harold Stern, local executive.
CLEVELAND
Art Film Studios, Inc., 6611 Euclid Avenue.
HEnderson 5933. R. V. Stambaugh, president.
Escar Motion Picture Service, Inc.. 10008 Carnegie
Avenue. CEdar 3900. E. S. Carpenter, presi-
dent.
Reynolds, Ernest M., 165 E. 191st Street. KEn-
more 1335.
Sound Pictures Corporation, 3091 May field Road
FAirmount 300. C. W. Courtney, president.
Tri-State Pictures, Inc., 630 West Superior Avenue
PRospect 4900. B. P. Shupe, president.
COLORADO SPRINGS
Alexander Film Corp.. 3200 North Nevada Avenue
Phone No. 4200.
COLUMBUS
Columbus Industrial Film Co., 150 S. Third Street
G. A. Schwarz, manager.
DENVER
Foto-Film, Inc., 719 West 8th Avenue. TAboi
5082.
DES MOINES
Parrot Films, 1700 Keosaqua Way. Tel. 5-8686.
I. E. Goldman, president and manager.
DETROIT
Lloyd Hammond Picture Co., 2425 Cass Ave.
Jam Handy Pictures Service, 6540 St. Antoine.
Metropolitan Motion Picture Studios. 1745 E.
Grand Blvd. WHittier 7700. M. J. Caplan.
Wilding Picture Productions, Inc., 7635 Grand
River Ave. GArfield 8180. Norman Wilding.
HOLLYV^OOD
Art Craft Screen Service, 6610 Santa Monica
Boulevard. HOllywood 9875. Owner, Grant
Suflfecool.
Cinecolor, Inc., 201 N. Occidental Boulevard. Fltz-
roy 2556. President and treasurer, A. L. Mc-
Cormick.
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc., 933 Seward
Street. HOllywood 1441. President, Herbert J.
Yates.
Eastman Kodak Research Lab., 6706 Santa Monica
Boulevard. HEmpstead 3171. Manager, Emery
Huse.
Dunning Process Co., 932 N. LaBrea Avenue.
GRanite 3174. President, Carroll Dunning.
Hollywood Film Enterprises, 6060 Sunset Boule-
vard. Hillside 2181. President, Wm. Horsley.
Horn Jefferys & Co., 916 W. Lake, Burbank.
HEmpstead 1622. Owner, James G. Jeffrey.
International Cinema Labs., 6823 Santa Monica
Boulevard. HOllywood 3961. President, G. P.
Regan.
Ray Mercer Special Effects & Titles, 4241 Normal
Avenue. OLympia 8436. Owner, Ray Mercer.
Pacific Title & Art Studio, 1123 N. Bronson,
Hollywood 9220. Owner, Leon Schlesinger.
Smallwood, Arthur G., 6052 Sunset Boulevard.
HEmpstead 2992. Owner, Arthur G. Smallwood.
Stillfilm, Inc.. 4703 W. Pico Blvd., YOrk 2002.
Owner, Frank Wilson.
Technicolor M. P. Corp., 823 N. Seward Street.
GRanite 1101. President, Dr. Herbert Kalmus.
Vericolor, Inc., 1040 N. McCadden Place, HOlly-
wood 1648. President, T. L. Doherty.
Western Film Labs., 1052 N. Cahuenga Avenue.
Hollywood 99il. Owner, M. J. McDermott.
Williams' Shots, 8111 Santa Monica Boulevard.
HEmpstead 1610. Owner, Frank D. Williams.
HOUSTON
Bob Bailey. Marin Bank Bldg. FAirfax 3765.
Cecil M. Thompson, Milam Bldg. PReston 0950.
KANSAS CITY
Kansas City Film Laboratories (Subsidiary of
United Film Ad Service, Inc.), 2449 Charlotte
St. HArrison 5840. R. C. Liggit, manager.
Missouri Film Laboratories, 1704 Baltimore Ave.
GRand 0708. J. Fitzgerald, manager.
MILWAUKEE
Midwest Trailer Co., 717 W. Wells Street. Fred
C. Ellis, Jr., owner.
Milwaukee Film Laboratories, 717 W. Wells Street.
Fred C. Ellis, Jr., owner.
MINNEAPOLIS
Sly-Fox Films, Inc., 627 First Ave., N.
NEV/ JERSEY
Consolidated Park, Fort Lee, Fort Lee 8-3400.
NEW ORLEANS
Harcol Motion Picture Industries, 610 Baronnc
Street. Abraham Harrison, president; Alf. W.
Harrison, vice-president.
NEW YORK CITY
Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., 463 West Street.
CHelsea 3-1000.
Cinelab, Inc., 33 W. 60th St. COlumbus 5-0878.
Cineque Laboratories, 136 West 32n<l Street.
LOngacre 5-92.35.
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Consolidated Film Industries, Inc., 1776 Broad-
way. COlumbus 5-1776.
De Luxe Laboratories, Inc., 44i West SSth Street.
Circle 7-3220.
Du-Art Film Laboratory, 245 West S5th St.
COlumbus 5-5584.
Evans, Thomas W., 120 West 41st St. PEnn.
6-1520.
Film Laboratories of Canada,, Ltd., U. S. Repre-
sentative: Arthur Gottlieb. 245 West 55th St.
COlumbus 5-5584.
Filmlab, Inc., 126 W. 46th St. BRyant 9-4981.
Film Service Laboratories, 630-9th Ave., CHick-
ering 4-0640.
H. E. R. Laboratories, Inc., 457 West 46th St.
LOngacre S-3342.
Hearst Metrotone News, 450 West 56th St. CO-
lumbus 5-0402.
Major Film Laboratories, 120 W. 41st St. PEno.
6-1520.
Malcolm Laboratories Corp., 244 West 49th St.
CHickeringr 4-4232.
Mercury Film Laboratories, 723 Seventh Ave.
BRyant 9-2790.
Paramount News Laboratory, 544 W. 43rd St.
MEdallion 3-4300.
Pathe Film Corp., 1270 6th Ave. COlumbus 5-0764.
Producers Laboratories, Inc., 1600 Broadway.
PEnn. 6-1392.
BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND
General Service Studios, Inc., Eastern Studios,
35-11 35th Avenue, Astoria, L. I. RAvenswood
8-830O.
Paramount Laboratories, 35th Street and 35th
Avenue, Astoria, L. I. RAvenswood 8-8000.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.. 1277 E. 14th Street,
Brooklyn. Nightingale 4-8700.
OAKLAND, GAL
Frank R. Church Films, 829 Harrison St. LAke-
side 3974. Frank R. Church, chief executive.
OMAHA, NEBR.
H. F. Clienoweth, 2806 No. 66th Ave.
PHILADELPHIA
McCurdy Films, S6th & Woodland Ave. H. S.
McCurdy, owner.
News Reel Laboratory, 1707 Sansom St. Lewis
W. Kellman, owner.
PITTSBURGH
Atlantic Screen Service, 1024 Forbes St. GRant
2230. Charles Stanton, manager.
PORTLAND. ORE.
Sill, Jesse G., Motion Picture Laboratory, 2892
N. Y. Upsher Street.
ST. LOUIS
Industrial Film Laboratory, 2735 Cherokee Street.
LAclede 2846.
Commercial Film Studios, 4320 Delmar Blvd.
Jefferson 6424.
Midcontinent Pictures Corp., 4327 Duncan Ave.
Newstead 2332.
ST. PAUL
Ray-Bell Films, 2269 Highland Ford Parkway.
SALT LAKE CITY
Phillip Guss Sound Research Film Laboratory, 753
So. 7th East.
SAN ANTONIO
National Pictures, 411 South Texas Bank Bldg.
H. W. Kier, A. A. Phillips, owners.
SAN FRANCISCO
Agfa Laboratory Service, 125 Hyde Street. PRos-
pect 9550.
Atlas Educational Films Co., 821 Market Street.
GArf^eld 1317.
Auerbach Motion Picture Productions, 2001 Cali-
fornia Street. Fllmore 4960.
Ball Film Laboratory, 1256 Howard St. UNder-
hill 8638. William A. Ball, chief executive.
Blache Film ):.aboratories, 292 Turk Street. ORd-
way 5146.
Duhem Motion Picture Mfg. Co., 135 Hayes St.
HEmlock 1225. Raymond A. Duhem, chief
executive.
Motion Picture Service Co., 125 Hyde St. ORdway
9162.
Publicity Film Co., 292 Turk St. ORdway 5146.
Lloyd Combs, chief executive.
C. R. Skinner Mfg. Co., 290 Turk St. ORdway
6909. Qifton R. Skinner, chief executive.
SEATTLE
Cinema Screen Service, 2419 Second Ave. ELiot
6163. W. Schrader, manager.
Northwest Motion Pictures, 2404 First Ave. Eliot
7022. Ray Paulson, manager.
TAMPA
Burgert Bros., 608 Madison St. Tel. 4527. Al
Burgert, manager.
WORCESTER
Worcester Film Corp., 340 Main St. Worcester
6-1203.
Trailer Distributors
ATLANTA. GA.
National Screen Service, 2909 Peachtree Road,
N. E. Harry Simpson, manager.
BALTIMORE
Alpha Film Laboratories, 6000 Pimlico Road.
Liberty 6216.
Nelson Edwards, 111 W. Lexington St. CAlvert
0690.
Meyer Leventhal, 1 N. Holiday. PLaza 1645.
Lewy Studios, 853 N. Eutaw St. VErnon 2009.
R. M. Scheck, 1 N. Holiday. PLaza 1645.
Milton Stark, 219 W. Centre St. VErnon 3381.
Ernest W. Wood, 6000 PimHco. Liberty 6216.
BIRMINGHAM
Continental Screen Service, 710 S. 29th Street.
Phone 3-7422. M. S. Sells.
BOSTON
Ambuter Motion Picture Laboratories, 42 Melrose
Avenue. HAncock 1158.
Master Motion Picture Bureau, Inc., 48 and 50
Piedmont Street. HAncock 3592 and 3593. Mor-
ris Masters, manager.
National Screen Service, 36 Melrose Street.
Liberty 0910. Harry Kirchgessner, branch
manager.
Frank Wolf, office manager.
BOOKERS
Jack Rice,
Frank Rahilly, Max Burlone
BUFFALO
United Projector & Film Corp., 228 Franklin St.
WAshington 5840. G. W. Linden, manager.
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CANADA
Filmart Motion Pictures, 107 Richmond St., W.,
Toronto, Ont. ELgin 6564.
Associated Screen News, 5271 Western Ave.,
Montreal, Que. DExter 1186. B. E. Norrish,
managing director.
Associated Screen News, Tivoli Theatre Bldg.,
Toronto, Ont. WAverly 3703. Frank O'Byrne,
manager.
CHICAGO
Filmack Company, 843 S. Wabash Ave. HArri-
son 9393. Irving Mack, local executive.
Midwest Film Studios, 723 So. Wabash Ave.
National Screen Service, 1307 S. Wabash Ave.
Victory 4411. John R. McPherson, local execu-
tive.
General Film Company, 1229 South State Street.
Cal. 6378. Harold Stern, local executive.
CINCINNATI
W. L. Marks, 2128 Cathedral St. MElrose 8552.
CLEVELAND
Tri-State Pictures Inc., 620 West Superior Avenue.
B. P. Shupe, president.
Escar Motion Picture Service, 10008 Carnegie
Avenue. E. S. Carpenter, president.
COLORADO SPRINGS
Alexander Film Corp., 3200 North Nevada Avenue.
Phone No. 4200.
DENVER
Foto-Film, Inc., 719 West 8th Avenue. TAbor
5082,
DETROIT
National Screen Service Corp., 700 Film Exchange
Bldg. Harry Silverberg, manager.
Lloyd Hammond Picture Co., 2425 Cass Ave.
RAndolph 7978. Lloyd Hammond, president.
HOLLYWOOD
Consolidated Film Industries, 933 Stward St. Ira
Johnson, manager.
National Screen Service, 1108 North Lillian Way.
Tom Bailey, manager.
Pacific Title, Art Studio, 1123 North Bronson.
Leon Schlesinger, owner.
KANSAS CITY
Missouri Film Laboratories, 1704 Baltimore Ave-
nue. GRand 0708, J. Fitzgerald, manager.
National Screen Service, 1706 Wyandotte St. HAr-
rison 4825. Charles E. Gregory, manager.
LOS ANGELES
National Screen Service, 1922 S. Vermont Ave.
Herman Robbins, president.
MINNEAPOLIS
National Screen Service, 74 Glenwood Avenue.
Tom Burke, manager.
Peerless Slide Co., 706 First Avenue. MAin 5748.
Sly-Fox Films. Inc., 627 First Ave. N.
NEW HAVEN
National Screen Service, 250 Everit Street.
NEW ORLEANS
Natioanal Screen Service, 1431 Cleveland Avenue.
L. Boyer, manager; Miss Jeanne Sanders,
booker; Miss Shirley Trihkin, accessory booker.
NEW YORK CITY
Ad-Vance Trailer Service Corp., 630 9th Ave.
BRyant 9-9800.
National Screen Service, 630 9th Ave. BRyant
9-9800.
Special Screen Servrice, 120 W. 41st St. BRyant
9-2325.
Welgot Trailer Service, 630 9th Ave. CHickering
4-3790.
OKLAHOMA CITY
National Screen Service, 623 W. Grand St. M. B.
Tritch, manager.
PHILADELPHIA
National Screen Service Corp., 1239 Vine St.
McCurdy Films, 56th St. & Woodland Ave. H. S.
McCurdy, owner.
PinSBURGH
Atlantic Screen Service, 1024 Forbes .Street,
GRant 2230. Charles S. Stanton, manager.
National Screen Service, 1701 Blvd. of the AUies.
ATlantic 4858. Jack Judd, manager.
Theatre Trailer Co., 425 Van Braam St. George
W. Josack, rep.
ST. LOUIS
Midcontinent Pictures Corporation, 4327 Duncan
Ave. NEwstead 2332.
National Screen Service, 3616-18 Olive St. Glenn
Gregory, manager.
Commercial Film Studios, 4322 Delmar Blvd.
JEfferson 6424.
Industrial Film Laboratory, 2735 Cherokee Street.
LAclede 2846.
ST. PAUL
Ray-Bell Films, Inc., 2269 Highland Ford Parkway.
SAN ANTONIO
Lee Film Co., 716 E. Elmira. FAnnin 2533. C. O.
Lee, owner.
SAN FRANCISCO
Acme Slide Studio, 2315 27th Ave. MOntrose 7638.
Auerbach Motion Picture Productions, 2001 Cali-
fornia St. Fllmore 4960.
Blache Film Laboratories, 292 Turk St. ORdway
5146.
S. C. Long, 261 Golden Gate Avenue. UNderhill
104S.
Motion Picture Service Company, 125 Hyde Street.
G. S. Karski, manager.
National S<-reen Service, 299 Golden Gate. UN-
derhill 4307. Izzy Wolf, chief executive.
SEATTLE
Cinema Screen Service, 2419 2nd Ave. Eliot 6163.
W. Schrader, manager.
National Screen Service, 2418 2nd Ave. SEneca
2882. J. Flannery, manager.
Northwest Motion Pictures, 2404 1st Ave. Eliot
7022. Ray Paulson, manager.
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Fiim Libraries in the Field
ALBANY. N. Y.
State Library, State Education Building. Is used
for reference.
BOSTON
Pathescope Company of the North East, Inc., 438
Stuart St. COMmonwealth 0640.
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc., Hotel Statler Bldg.
LIBerty 4360.
Film Library of New England, 239 Columbus
Avenue. COMmonwealth 5926.
International Educational Pictures, Inc., 40 Mt.
Vernon Street. CAPitol 5873.
Wholesome Film Service, Inc., 48 Melrose Street.
HANcock 0155.
BUFFALO
Kodascope Libraries, Inc., 228 Franklin St.
WAshington 5840. G. W. Linden, manager.
United Projector & Film Corp., 228 Franklin St.
WAshington 5840. G. W. Linden, manager.
CANADA
Associated Screen News, Tivoli Theatre Build-
ing, Toronto. WAverley 3703, F. O' Byrne,
manager.
Associated Screen News, 5271 Western Ave.,
Montreal. Que. DExter 1186. B. E. Norrish,
managing director.
Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, De-
partment of Trade & Commerce, Ottawa. Ont.
F. C. Badgley, director.
CINCINNATI
Church & School Film Service, 1635 Central Park-
way. Stanford Remington, manager.
Eastman Kodak Co.. 24 W. 4th St. K. M. John-
son, manager.
Huber Art Co., 124 W. 7th St. Jos. Huber,
manager.
Kodascope Co., 24 W. 4th St. K. M. Johnson,
manager.
L. M. Prince & Co., 108 W. 4th St. James Cole-
man, manager.
CLEVELAND
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc., 1862 East 6th Street.
MAin 6440. C. B. Woidt, general manager in
Cleveland.
Home Movies Studio, Inc., The. 2025 Euclid
Avenue. CHerry 1500. Eli Freidman, president.
COLORADO SPRINGS
Alexander Film Corp., 3200 North Nevada Avenue.
Phone No. 4200.
DENVER
Foto-Film, Inc., 719 West 8th Avenue. Phone
TAbor 5082.
DETROIT
J- ^J'- Hudson Company, 1201 Farmer Street.
CH. 5100.
Kodascope Libraries, 1206 Woodward. CA 7879.
HOLLYV/OOD
Bell & Howell, 716 N. La Brea Ave. J. H.
McNabb, President.
General Film Library of California, Inc., 1426 N.
Beachwood Drive. Morris M. Landres, president.
HOUSTON
Bob Bailey, Guaranty Building.
Cecil M. Thompson, Milam Bldg. PReston 0950.
LOS ANGELES
Dennis, Wm. F., Film Libraries, 2506;^ W. 7th St.
Wm. F. Dennis, owner.
Kodascope Library of Los Angeles, 643 S. Hill St.
Eastman Kodak Co., owner.
Los Angeles Film Library, 832 Wilshire Blvd.
David Dorsman, owner.
National Film Library, 837 S. Flower St. Wm.
Steeg, owner.
NEW ORLEANS
Harcol Motion Picture Industries, 600 Baronne
Street, Abraham Harrison, president; Alf W.
Harrison, vice-president; Mrs. Hilda Harrison,
secretary treasurer.
NEW YORK CITY
Dorothy Stone Film Library, 444 West 56th
Street. Circle 7-2980.
Films, Inc., 330 West 42nd Street. MEdallion
3-5190.
General Film Library, Inc., 1600 Broadway. Circle
6-0081. M. J. Kandel, president.
Miles Film Library, 729 7th Ave. BRyant 9-5600.
Mogull Film Library & Camera Shop., 1944 Boston
Rd., Bronx. Kllpatrick 5-4700.
Pictorial Film Library, 130 West 46th Street.
BRyant 9-2996.
Progress Films, Inc., 729 7th Ave. BRyant
9-5600.
Seiden Sound Library, 33 West 60th Street. CO-
lumbus 5-1469.
Valentino, Thomas J., Sound Effects, 729 7th Ave.
BRyant 9-5543.
PHILADELPHIA
Kodascope Libraries. Inc., 1020 Chestnut St. and
117 So. 16th St. Eastman Kodak Co., owner.
MacCallum Stores, 1600 Sansom St. & 4729 Lud-
low St. Richard Pough and Harold Pough,
owners.
PinSBURGH
(Same as film laboratories).
SAN FRANCISCO
Motion Picture Service Company, 125 Hyde Street.
Ordway 9162. G. S. Karski, manager.
ST. LOUIS
Midcontinent Pictures Corporation, 4327 Duncan
Ave. Newstead 2332.
Schweig Motion Pictures Productions, 4927 Delmar
Blvd. Rosedale 3000.
Ad-O-Grams, Inc., 4901 Delmar Blvd. Forest 7811.
Commercial Film Studios. 4322 Delmar Blvd
Jefferson 6424.
Erker Brothers Optical Company, 610 Olive Street.
Chestnut 9410.
Industrial Film Laboratory, 2735 Cherokee Street.
LAclede 2846.
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Film Delivery Services
ALBANY
Howell Film Service, Hudson Avenue.
Railway Express Agency, 590 Broadway.
Smith Film Service, 1032 Broadway.
Siegel Film Service, 491 South Pearl Street.
ATLANTA
Film Forwarding Depot, 161 Walton St. Mr.
Ezell, owner.
BALTIMORE
Baltimore & Washington Film Express, Arcade
Building, Hamilton, Md. HAmilton 4410. Gilbert
Reddisch, manager.
Horlacher Delivery Service, Inc., 206 North Bond
St. WOlfe 4167. Frank Hahn, manager.
BIRMINGHAM
Theatre Service Co., 2401 Fourth Ave. A. B. Aber-
crombie, general manager; H. T. Daniel, local
manager.
BOSTON
Film Exchange Transfer Co., 24 Piedmont Street.
HANcock 69'69-89. Harry Decker, manager.
Interstate Film Dispatch Co., 94 Prospect Street.
SOMerset 8428. Martin Barbeau, manager.
Michael Husson, Royal Theatre, Lowell, Mass.
Lowell 4509.
Harry Richards, Warner Theatre, Lawrence, Mass.
Lawrence 9026.
BUFFALO
Smith & Howell Film Service, Inc., 362 Eagle St.
WAshington 3410.
CANADA
Mavety Film Delivery Service, 277 Victoria St.,
Toronto. ADelaide 2413. C. F. Mavety, general
manager.
CHARLOHE
Carolina Delivery Service, Inc., 301 S. Popular.
Phone 3-S197. Ralph H. Jackson, John H. Vickers,
G. E. Cassidy, owners. John H. Vickers,
manager.
Charlotte Observer Co.. Transportation Dept. 60()
S. Tryon St. Phone 7121.
Ralph H. Jackson, John H. Vickers, G. E. Cassidy,
owners ; G. E. Cassidy, manager.
CHICAGO
Film Truck Service, 823 South Wabash Avenue.
WEbster 2177. D. J. Warsaw, local executive.
CINCINNATI
Film Service Co., 1717 Logan St. CAnal 1168-L.
H. J. Wessel, proprietor.
Frank Sheppard, 2915 Sidney Ave. KIrby 0306.
Mrs. Cliff Lahmann, 1803 Sterling Ave., North
College Hill. JAckson 7618-M.
Mrs. Robert Lahmann, 1833 Sundale Ave., North
College Hill. JAckson 7821-R.
CLEVELAND
Film Transit Co., Film Exchange Bldg., 2110
Payne Ave. PRospect 7996. P. L. Tanner,
president.
Gross, Johnson & Solomon, Film Bldg., Payne
Avenue and East 21st Street. MAin 7636.
Louis C. Gross, E. S. Johnson, Mrs. H. B.
Solomon.
COLUMBUS
Columbus & Cincinnati Trucking Co., 295 South
Front Street. MAin 3933. A. C. Amsler,
manager.
DENVER
Exhibitors Film Delivery & Service Co., Inc., 2134
Broadway. MAin 2824.
DES MOINES
Film Transportation Co., 415 12th St. Tel. 4-7637.
M. Smith, chief executive.
Inland Film Express, 1111^ High Street. Tel.
3-5932.
Iowa Film Delivery, 1204 Woodland Avenue. Tel.
3-3101. Charles lies, Harold McKinney, co-
partners.
DETROIT
Detroit Film Deliveries, 2310 Cass Avenue.
CAdillac 8288.
Film Transfer Co., 2310 Cass Ave. CAdillac 6189.
G. E. Le Veque, general manager.
Film Truck Service, 2310 Cass Avenue. CAdillac
6475. H. C. Robinson, general manager.
HOUSTON
Liberty Motors, 2025 Young Street, operating out
of Dallas, Texas.
INDIANAPOLIS
Bradford Film Transit Company, 120 Tippecanpe
Street. Lowell Heath, manager.
Indiana Film Transit Co., 222 Osage Street. W.
C. Smith, manager.
KANSAS CITY
Exhibitors Film Delivery & Service Co.. 1714-20
Baltimore. GRand 2094. E. E. Jameson, presi-
dent; Sam Abend, vice-president and treasurer.
LEXINGTON. KY.
Central Kentucky Trucking Co.
LOGAN. UTAH
Ray Seaman's Truck Lines. Ray Seamans, chief
executive.
LOS ANGELES
Goldberg Film Delivery, 1930 S. Vermont Ave.
Ben & Earl Goldberg, owners.
Kenyon Film Delivery Co., 1639 Cordova St. H. L.
Kenyon, owner.
Shontz Film Service, 19695^ S. Vermont Ave.
Mrs. Evelyn Shontz, owner.
MILWAUKEE
Film Service, Inc., 1032 North 8th Street. MAr-
quette 5224. Charles Trampe, manager.
Milwaukee Film Delivery Co., 717 West Wells
Street. MArqisette 2322. Hollister Just,
manager.
MINNEAPOLIS
Film Express Service Co., 69 Holden St. ATlantic
1439.
Film Pick Up Service, 65 Holden St. GEneva 7641.
Film Transfer Co., 65 Holden St. GEneva 3505.
Interstate Film Service Co., 65 Holden St. Geneva
7641.
Middle West Film Express, 69 Holden St.
ATlantic 1439.
Theatre Service Co., 65 Holden St.
NEW HAVEN
Rosen Film Delivery Systems, Inc., 22 Prince St.
Film Exchange Transfer operates here out of
Boston.
William Kimmerlin operates between New Haven
and Bridgeport.
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NEW ORLEANS
Electric Delivery Service (National Film Car-
riers) : _ 2323 Iberville St. GA. 5300. Wilfred
Miller in charge.
Heck's Drayage Co., 210 S. Liberty. Raymond
8300.
Intercity Express Lines, 1013 Camp. Raymond
8619. E. A. Goldberg, manager.
NEW YORK CITY
Daily Film Delivery, 690 8th Ave. LOngacre
5-4567.
Elk Film Delivery, 630 9th Ave. LOngacre 5-7160.
Horlacher Delivery Service, 606 W. 47th Street.
CHickering 4-2627.
Hudson Film Service Corp., 630 9th Ave. LOng-
acre 5-7160.
National Film Carriers, 110 William Street.
BEekman 3-7670.
Prudential Film Distributors, 630 9th Avenue.
LAckawanna 4-6938.
State Film Delivery, Inc., 630 9th Ave. LOngacre
5-7160.
State Film Service Corp., 630 9th Ave. LOngacre
5-7160.
Tacme Film Service, Inc., 630 9th Ave. LAcka-
wanna 4-4455.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Big Four Transportation Co., Ill East Grand
Avenue.
O. K. State Motor Express, IS North Lee.
Mistletoe Express, 500 N. Broadway.
OMAHA
Film Transport Company, 1501 Davenport Street.
M. G. Rogers, owner.
PHILADELPHIA
Horlacher Delivery Service, Inc., 1228-30 Vine St.
C. Horlacher, owner.
New Jersey Messenger Service, 250 N. Juniper St.
M. Adleman, owner.
PinSBURGH
Exhibitors Service Co., 1212 Forbes St. AT-
lantic 4069. George Callahan, manager.
PORTLAND. ORE.
Parcel Post Delivery — U. S. Post Office Dept.
Pacific Truck Express Co., 1327 S. W. 16th St.
F. J. McBreen, manager.
Portland Film Transit and Service Company, 1327
SW 16th Street.
PORTSMOUTH. OHIO
Huntington & Cincinnati Trucking Co., 913 Wal-
ler St.
RICHMOND
Horlacher Delivery Service, branch office, 419 K
St., N. W., Washington, D. C. ; main office.
1228-1230 Vine St., Philadelphia. Makes de-
liveries in Virginia. Private service also in
operation.
ST. LOUIS
Harry Kahan Film Delivery, 3330 Olive St.
Franklin 6572. Harry Kahan.
Ed Fink, 4316 Alma Ave. Riverside 6945-W.
Cliff Burt, 3800 Olive St.
Jack Hynes, 3223 Olive Street, St. Louis.
Jimmy Breuton, Lead Belt Route, Farmington, Mo.
Bruce Lewton, 7314 Country Club Drive. Mulberry
1019.
Herman Channess, Carbondale, 111.
Otto Mueller, Chester, 111.
Tom Smith, Whitehall, 111.
Bill Smith, Hannibal, Mo.
Russell Smith, Sullivan, Mo.
C. Drunta, Gillespie, 111.
SALT LAKE CITY
Delivery Service. 44 Richards St. W-4001. A. E.
Erickson, chief executive.
Rapid Express, Inc., 258 East 1st South. W. 1495.
J. Craig, manager.
SAN ANTONIO
Texas Film Service (truck delivery), 607 Main
Ave.
Valley Film Service (truck delivery), Tom Car-
raway, manager. 607 Main Avenue.
SAN FRANCISCO
Jack Frazier, 147 Hyde St. ORdway 0171. Jack
Frazier, chief executive.
Thomas W. Gilboy Co., 666 Ellis Street. ORdway
1272. Thomas W. CJilboy, chief executive.
SANTAQUIN. UTAH
J. E. Teitjen Truck Lines. J. E. Teitien, chief
executive.
SEAHLE
Northwest Film Service, 2422 Second Ave. SEneca
0241. William A. Slater, manager.
Costume Companies
ATLANTIC CITY
Block, The Costumer, 1425 Pacific Ave. ATlantic
City 4-2482.
Bill Schwab, 1938 Atlantic Ave. ATlantic City
5-4644.
BALTIMORE
Michael Adier, 405 W. Franklin. VErnon 3368.
Mrs. Jeanne Atwood, 2719 Overland Ave. HAm-
ilton 2267 J.
Mrs. Richard Chilcote, 1339 N. Patterson Pk.
WOlfe 5104.
Paul Edel, 213 W. Centre, VErnon 6722.
Mrs. S. Jacobson, 2106 Brookfield Ave. LAfayette
4883.
A. T. Jones & Sons, 823 N. Howard. VErnon
3473.
Madame Thekla Rechner, 801 W. Lombard.
CAlvert 5784.
S. SwerdlofT, 405 W. Franklin. VErnon 3368.
Harry C:hesler, 907 W. Baltimore St. CAlvert 3109.
BOSTON
Lou Walters, 275 Tremont Street. DEVonshire
9000.
Associated Makeup Artists, 619 Washington Street.
HANcock 3266.
Chase Costume Company, 168 Dartmouth Street.
COMmonwealth 2663.
Hayden Costume Company, 786 Washington Street.
HANcock 4346.
Klein Costume Company, 66 Shawmut Avenue.
HANcock 7764.
Wolff Fording and Company, 46 Stuart Street.
HANcock 6240.
BUFFALO
D. Allen, 874 Main St. GRant 0464. Dorothy
Allen, manager.
Miller Costume Co., 248 Genessee St. LAfayette
8375. Philip Miller, manager.
Winter Costume Co., 117 Genesee St. WAsh-
ington 6301. A. Andrew Fleming, manager.
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CANADA
McKenna Costume Company, 395 King Street
West, Toronto, ADelaide 9673. Drew McKenna,
manager.
Mallabar Costume Company, 309 King Street
West, Toronto, ELgin 2002. H. V. Mallabar,
manager.
CHICAGO
Chicago Theatrical Costume Co., 108 W. Lake
St. RAndolph 3328. H. A. Rhodes, local execu-
tive.
Lester, Ltd., 14 W. Lake St. CEntral 6118.
New York Costume Co., 10 West Austin Street,
superior 6646. George E. Schnaeckel, local ex-
ecutive.
Fritz Schoultz & Co., 58 W. Lake St. STate 7733.
J. Sandell, local executive.
CINCINNATI
Wm. Beck & Sons Co., 1115 Vine St. CHerry
2264.
Laura V. Walz, 2768 Markbreit Ave. MElrose
6761.
F. Szwirschina, 1218 Vine St. CHerry 4448.
Alma Tiedtke, 1213 Jackson St. CHerry 5143.
CLEVELAND
Krause Costumes, Inc., 1025 Ch*'ster Ave. CHerry
4569. David M. Yost, president and manager.
COLLINGSWOOD, N. J.
South Jersey Theatrical Supply, 31 Haddon Ave.
COllingswood 4050.
COLUMBUS
Mrs. Caroline Deshler, 17VA E. Main St.
Kampmann Costume Works, 266 S. High St. Nor-
wood J. Engle, manager.
The Masque Shoppe, 1396 High St.
Richards Costume Co., 632^ North High St. Arline
Richards, manager.
Emilie Sullivan Studios, 52 E. Rich St. Mrs. E. S.
Emilie, manager.
DENVER
Colorado Costume Co., 1751 Champa St. TAbor
6874.
Denver Studios, Ina, 1633 Broadway. MAin
0657.
DES MOINES
The Way Back When Costume Shop, 644 West
44th St. Tel. 50028. Mrs. Erwin Schenk, owner
and proprietor.
Wingate Company, 200 Walnut St. Tel. 4-2512.
Harry Wingate, chief executive.
DETROIT
Frank Bruesser, 441 Macomb St. RAndolph
8266. A. Bruesser, Jr., General manager.
Hirschfield Costume Shop, 1540 Washington Blvd.
CAdillac 8145. J. R. Hirschfield, general man-
ager.
Libby Costumers, 800 Pallister Ave. TRinity 2-
3212. Jack Lord, manager.
Theatrical Costume Co., 329 Macomb St. CAdil-
lac 2252. George Kane, manager.
A. Vollmer, 6340 Gratiot Ave. PLaza 5455. Mrs.
Anna Vollmer, prop, and general manager.
HOBOKEN
W. R. Kirchgessner, 421 Washington St. HObo-
ken 3-1922.
HOLLYWOOD
Fanchon & Marco, 5600 Sunset Blvd. HOllywood
5341. Marco Wolff, owner.
Harrod's Theatrical Mart. 1439 North Western
Ave. Hollywood 9704. Paul Gruber, owner.
Oriental Costume Co., 6223 Santa Monica Blvd.
GRanite 9011. Yukio Aoyama, owner.
United Costumers, 6807 Santa Monica Blvd.
GLadstone 3126. Alan Hazelton, owner.
Western Costume Co., 5335 Melrose Ave. Holly-
wood 1451. Joseph I. Schnitzer, owner.
HOUSTON
Houston Costume and Hat Shop, 206 Republic
Building. Miss Mary McLeod, owner.
Houston Novelty Company, 1118 Main Street.
Merritt Nichols, owner.
Southern Importers & Exporters, Fannin Bldg.
PReston 0391. I. Richker, owner and president.
Todd Decorating Company, 412 Calhoun. O. B.
Todd, owner.
INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis Regalia Company, 216J4 North
Meridian Street. Frank A. Garten, manager.
JERSEY CITY
M. & J. Bothe, 552 Jersey Ave. DElaware 8-0142.
Buckler Costume Co., 735 Bergen Ave. DElaware
3-3455.
Gus H. Georgi, 171 Griffith St. WEbster 4-4288.
KANSAS CITY
Harrelson Costume Co., 1015 Grand Avenue.
HArrison 2651. Mrs. A. L. Harrelson, manager.
Kansas City Costume Co., Inc., 1409 Walnut St.
HArrison 3167. Miss Dorothy Wilson, manager.
Missouri Costume Co., 1313 Walnut St. Victor
7179. Mrs. Marie Beville, manager.
LONG BRANCH
The Seaman Shoppe, 491 Atlantic Ave. LOng
Branch 3495.
LOS ANGELES
Asiatic Costume Co., 506 N. Los Angeles St.
Michigan 3881. Tom Gubbins. owner.
Broadway Costume Co.. 414 S. Broadway. TUcker
8977. Fred Cavanaugh, owner.
Kolb & Dill Costume Co., 336^^ S. Broadway.
Mutual 5978. Clarence Kolb, Max Dill, owners.
MEMPHIS
Memphis Costume and Regalia Company, 241
South Main St. Fred J. Bertorelli, owner.
MILWAUKEE
Carnival Costume Co., 1024 N. Third St. BRoad-
way 2477. R. J. Sweeney, president & man-
ager.
Dave Miller Costume Shop, Inc., 902 N. Plankinton
Ave. BRoadway 3296.
Herman Renter Co., 151 E. Juneau Ave. L. F.
Sweeney, president. BRoadway 9690.
MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis Costume Co., SO'/a S. Ninth St.
Northwestern Costume House, 808 Marquette Ave.
NEWARK
Borkholm Costume Co., 126 Branford Place.
MArket 2-5083.
H. Goldstein, 239 Court St. MArket 3-2539.
William Kaunitz, S-16th Avenue. ESsex 3-2689.
J. D. Keller, 80 Market St. MArket 2-7165.
Newark Mask Co., Inc., 272 Ellis Ave. ESsex
2937. ,. ,
William Stretter, 75 Springfield Ave. MArket
3-2263.
NEW ORLEANS
Mrs. Julia Alabau, 318 Bourbon St. MAin 2899.
Mrs. M. Gluckman, 353 South Rampart Street.
MAin 4540.
E. Simon and Son, 301 Chartres Street. MAin
0250.
NEW YORK CITY
Bally-Hoo Tlieatrical Costume Co., 120 W. 48tl
St. BRyant 9-4819.
Brooks Costume Rental Co., 260 W. 41<t St. PEnn
6-5582.
Berthe, Madame, 110 W. 47th St. F.Ryant 9-2698
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Collins Costume Co., 447 Broadway. CAnal 6-9782.
Conley, Mrs. C, 310 W. 47th St. LOngacre 5-6753.
Eaves Costume Co., 151 W. 46th St. BRyant
9-7212.
Gemsco, Inc., 395 4th Ave. LExington 2-3060.
Kitty Roth, 112 W. 44th St. BRyant 9-1073.
Mahieu Costumers Inc., 242 W. 55th St. COlum-
bus 5-1521.
New York Costume Co., 1400 Broadway. CHicker-
ing 4-8070.
Russell Uniform Co., 1600 Broadway. CHickering
4-3460.
Stanley Costume Studio, 707 8th Ave. LOngacre
5-9147.
Stivanello-Culcasi Theatrical Costume Co., Inc.,
331 W. 51st St. COlumbus 5-3670.
Tarn's Costume Emporium, 318 W. 46th St.
LOngacre 5-5066.
Theatrical Costume Co., 112 W. 44th St. MEd-
allion 3-4411.
Uniforms By Ostwald, Inc., 18 E. 16th St. AL-
gonquin 4-6413.
Veronica Stage Costumes, Inc., 125 W. 45th St.
BRyant 9-3913.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Colonial Costume Company, 1285^ North West
Second Street. Mrs. E. H. Johnston, manager.
OMAHA
Theodore Lieben & Sons, 16th & Howard Streets.
Oscar Lieben, owner.
PATERSON
Haas Theatrical Costumes, 226 Market St. SHer-
wood 2-5364.
Paul Munch, 199 Market St. SHerwood 2-7547.
PHILADELPHIA
Baum, J., Inc., 114 S. 11th St.
Cohen, Jacob. 527 South St.
Columbia Costume Co., 1330 W. Girard Ave.
Raymond T. White, owner.
Curtiss & Daniels, 425 So. 15th St. Anna Curtis,
owner.
Fischer, Jos. C, Inc., 243 S. 9th St.
Freed, L., 718 S. 3rd Street.
Haentze, C. H., 244 S. 11th Street.
Lee, Vera, 29 S. 16th Street. Veronica M. Leahy,
owner.
Miller, Costumier, 236 South 11th Street. Kathryn
D. G. Kirk, owner.
Miller, Clarence E., 35 North 11th Street.
Palamida's Costumer, 130 S. 11th St. Francis
Palamida, owner.
Saake, Charles, 1212 North 10th Street.
Saake, Eduard, & Son, 4819 Frankfort Ave.
Stephen's Costumer, 1132 N. 3rd Street. Stephen
Komaromy, owner.
Van Horn & Son, 12th & Chestnut Streets. Rollin
W. Van Horn, owner.
Waas & Son Co., 123 S. 11th St.
PITTSBURGH
Esser Bros., 322 Liberty Ave. ATlantic 3277
Esser Bros., managers.
Maier's Costume Parlor, 210 Market. COurt 2779.
Elmer Maier, owner.
RICHMOND. VA.
Richmond Awning Co., 114 North Seventh Street.
William W. Moseley, owner.
ST. LOUIS
Margaret Bishop Brcen, 3529 Franklin. Franklin
7397.
Finegan Costume Company, 419 Delmar. GAr-
field 3180.
Anna Grimm Theatrical Costumes, 3837 Olive
Street. FRranklin 9945.
St. Louis Costume Company, 507 North Broad
way. GArfield 1402.
Robert Schmidt, 206 South Fourth Street. CHest-
nut 6822.
Til -Del Costume Shoppe, 5237 Kensington Ave.
ROsedale 9364.
West End Costume Company, 3023 Olive Street.
FRanklin 9509.
SALT LAKE CITY
Hillam Costume Shop, Constitution Bldg. WA-
satch 2399. Rod Hillam, executive.
Salt Lake Costume House, 246 S. Main St. John
Hansen, manager. WAsatch 1035.
SAN FRANCISCO
California Costume Co., 3420 25th St. Atwater
0446. Rudolph Scholz.
Dance Art Shoe Co., 25 Taylor St. PRospect 1643.
Lew Serbin, chief executive.
Goldstein & Co., 989 Market St. GArfield 5150.
Louis S. Goldstein, chief executive.
Blake & Amber, 973 Market St. GArfield 7676.
Miss Maude Amber, chief executive.
Lilley-Ames Co., 833 Market St. DOuglas 4785.
Fred A. King, chief executive.
SEAHLE
Brocklinde Costume Shop, 1624 Eighth Ave. MAin
5433. Lillian F. Brockman, president. _
Darling's Costumers, New World Life Bldg.
ELiot 6055. William C. Darling, manager.
Nifty Costume Co., 1803 Eighth Ave. MAii
7746. James E. Kinley, president.
Sutherland Costume Co., 1919 Third Ave.. MAin
6321. Mrs. Birdie E. Sutherland, president.
TRENTON
S. W. Skillman, 212 North Montgomery St.
TRenton 2-1689.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Bickerton Costume Shop. 1205 Pennsylvania Ave.
N. W. Ira D. Baker, prop.
I.anglotz, Mimi. Studios, 2715 Connecticut Ave.
Tack Mullane, 714 11th St.. N.W.
Pandora Costumers, 1019 U St., N.W.
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Producers and Distributors
of Industrial Pictures
Alexander Film Company
Colorado Springs, Colo.
PRESIDENT
J. Don Alexander
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF PRODUC-
TION
D. M. Alexander
VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF SALES
Mike McInaney
SECRETARY-TREASURER
John T. White
In 1936 made approximately 2,000 short-length
merchandising playlets, of which approximately
90% were library productions and 10% special
productions. Average length of library produc-
tions, 30 to 40 feet; special productions, 30 to 120
feet.
All films made for theatre screen use by local
and national advertisers in the U. S. A. and
foreign countries. Annual campaigns handled in
1936 for approximately 10.000 customers, with over
6,000 theatres under contract.
Laboratory output consisted of 7,200,000 ft. of
positive prints, 600,000 ft. of negative and 360,000
ft. of sound track negative.
Atlantic Screen Service
1026 Forbes Street
Pittsburgh, Pa.
PRESIDENT
Chas. S. Stanton
Made five industrial pictures for sales promotion
and produces advance trailers on features and spe-
cial service trailers and announcements. Uses
2,000,000 feet positive annually.
Atlas Educational Film Company
nil South Blvd.
Oak Park, III.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
I. R. Rehm
VICE-PRESIDENT
Geo. N. Saum
SECRETARY
C. A. Rehm
Twenty-fifth year in the commercial film field.
Specializing in industrial, commercial and sales
training films. Central States representatives for
"Screen Broadcasts" — theatrical advertising shorts.
Films vary in length from one minute playlets to
five reel productions.
Burton Holmes Films, Inc.
7510 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, 111.
PRESIDENT
Oscar B. Depue
\ICE-PRESIDENT
G. W. Depue
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Burton W. Depue
BURTON HOLMES FILMS, Incorporated, de-
votes the majority of its efforts to the production
of sales promotional, commercial, industrial, adver-
tising, and scientific motion pictures. Periodical
production of short subjects, together with 16 mm.
library films, and medical films, rounds out its
program. In the commercial film line the com-
pany also produces silent and talking slide films
for dealer training and direct selling purposes. The
company operates what it considers the most com-
pletely equipped motion picture laboratory between
New York and Hollywood; and as well as operat-
ing as a producer of motion pictures, does a great
deal of service work for other Middle Western pro-
ducers. It is equipped with RCA ultra-violet "High
Fidelity" sound recording equipment, both studio
and truck installation; and is equipped with an
RCA "High Fidelity" Optical Sound Reduction
Printer for making 16 mm. sound-on-film prints. In
1935 developing machines for 35 mm. and 16 mm.
positive were installed and the company claims the
largest release print capacity of any laboratory in
the Middle West.
Frank Church Films
829 Harrison Street
Oakland, Cal.
GENERAL MANAGER
Frank R. Church
Has made 18 industrial motion pictures in the
last year, seven for general distribution, eight for
theatres, 22 travelogues. One weekly sound news-
reel for theatres. Average footage, one reel.
Total footage of raw stock used annually: 35 mm.
negative, 65,000 feet; 35 mm. positive, 700,000
feet; 16 mm. positive, 160,000 feet.
DeFrenes and Company
1909-1911 Buttomvood Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
PRESIDENT
Joseph DeFrenes
Has made 14 industrial motion pictures in the
last few months for various companies, 2 theatrical,
12 non-theatrical. Average footage, 1, 2 and 3
reels; uses Eastman stock.
Dowling and Brownell
6625 Romainc Street
Phone: Gr 3111
Hollyivood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
Pat Dowling
SECRETARY
H. H. Brownell
Educators Cinematograph Foundation
70 Fifth Avenue
New York City, N. Y.
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Alfred H. Saunders
Strictly Pedagogical
Use 35 type of raw stock.
Films of Commerce Co., Inc.
21 IVest 46th Street
Neiu York City
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MAN.VHER
Don Carlos Ellis
VICE-PRESIDENT AND PRODUCTION
MANAGER
Henry C. Grant
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SECRETARY AND AUDITOR
C. R. Templeton
Has made 61 motion pictures on commerce and
industry; 17 for screening in sales departments, 4
for theatres, 34 for educational distribution. Aver-
age footage, 2 reels; uses non-inflammable Dupont
35 and 16 mm. stock.
General Electric Company
Building No. 7
1 River Road
Schenectady, N. Y.
HEAD OF SECTION
John G. T. Gilmour
Has made several industrial pictures as well
as slide films in the past year. Average footage,
1,000 feet; approximate total footage of raw
stock used annually: negative and positive 500,000
feet.
o
Harcol Motion Picture Industries, Inc.
Harcol Building, 600 Baronne Street
New Orleans, La.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
A. Harrison, Jr.
VICE-PRESIDENT
A. W. Harrison
Has made over 1,500 reels of talking and natural
color films since 1915 for sales and propaganda pur-
poses. Average footage, 1,000 feet. Uses all types
raw stock including 16 mm. film.
Herman A. DeVry, Inc.
1111 Armitage Avenue
Chicago, III.
PRESIDENT
H. A. DeVrv
SECRETARY
E. B. DfiVRir
Manufactures sound-on-film projectors, sound
heads for theatre machines, sound recording cam-
eras and amplifiers as well as the old line of silent
motion picture cameras and projectors.
Jamieson Film Laboratories
2212 Live Oak Street
Dallas, Tex.
OWNER
Hugh V. Jamieson
CHIEF CAMERAMAN
Jack Whitman
LABORATORY MANAGER
Ross LiNDSEY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Richard Byers
Work consists of short advertising films, news
films, trailers and long commercial films, educa-
tional and entertainment shorts. Total footage of
raw stock used annually is: positive: 300,000 ft.
Uses Eastman Kodak type of raw stock.
Loucks and Norling Studios
245 West SSth Street
New York City
PARTNERSHIP
A. H. LoucKs and J. A. Norling
Producers of motion pictures and slide films for
sales promotion and sales training. Have been in
business for 15 years and have a long list of
clients among the large industrial organizations in
the United States and Canada.
They also produce theatrical shorts and do trick
photographic work for newsreels and theatrical pro-
ducers in New York.
Used approximately 1,000,000 feet of negative of
all kinds in 1934, but mostly Eastman. Prints
total 2,000,000 feet a year.
Malkames Film Productions
130 West 46th Street
New York City
and
Hasleton, Pa.
PRESIDENT
Don Malkames, A.S.C.
Produces theatrical and industrial films for thea-
trical distribution, or educational use in organiza-
tion. Complete equipment for sound either single
or double system, slow motion, microscopic, color
and under_sea photography.
Metropolitan Motion Picture Co.
1745 East Grand Blvd.
Detroit, Mich.
(Licensee of RCA Victor High Fidelity)
PRESIDENT
Maurice J. Caplan
VICE-PRESIDENT
Max Smitt
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Arthur Caplan
Pictures made this year for: Cadillac Motor
Company, Pontiac Motor Co., American League,
Fisher Body Corp., Pennzoil Company, Dodge
Brothers, Detroit Community Fund, Friars Ale,
Socony Vacuum (White Star Div.), Collins & Aik-
man, Detroit Street Railway, State Highway Div.
of Michigan and others. Total footage 200,000
feet of negative and about 1,500,000 feet of posi-
tive; uses Eastman raw stock exclusively.
Motion Picture Bureau of the
National Council of the Y. M.C. A.
347 Madison Ave.
New York City, N. Y.
and
19 South La Salle Street
Chicago, III.
DIRECTOR
George J. Zehrung
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
A. L. Frederick
The Y. M. C. A. Motion Picture Bureau is a
national distributing organization, and has no part
in production, other than free advisory service as
to best type of picture suitable for non-theatrical
audiences.
National Picture Bureau
135 Washington Street
Brighton, Mass.
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Philip Davis
Produced and directed "Marching On," an edu-
cational industrial talking picture with music and
dialogue on the garment industry in four reels.
Produced and directed "The Romance of Pales-
tine," a feature picture for theatre release, music
and dialogue in six reels.
Pictorial Films
130 West 46th Street
Phone: BRyant 9-2996
Nczv York City
PRESIDENT
Milton J. Salzburg
TREASURER
Harold Baumstone
Releasing plans call for 12 travelogues during
the coming year. Also a series of industrial
pictures.
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Promotional Films, Inc.
1501 Broadway
Phone: LOngacre 5-5389
Neiv York
PRESIDENT
R. M. Savin I
GENERAL MANAGER
R. W. Read
Ray-Bell Films, inc.
2269 Ford Road
Telephone, Emerson 1393
St. Paul. Minn.
PRESIDENT
R. H. Ray
VICE-PRESIDENT
C. E. Bell
SECRETARY
A. M. Griswqld
TREASURER
C. A. Nyquist
Producers of sound and color business and edu-
cational films. Slide films, 35 and 16 mm. lab-
oratory processing and theatre trailers. Has him
advertising division for screen advertising through
theatres covering 14 states.
Rowland Rogers Picture Service, Inc.
151 IVest 46th Street
New York City
PRESIDENT
Rowland Rogers
SECRETARY
B. J. Hudson
Has made several educational films for use in
sales promotion; also has Filmtalks (talking slide
films) on social and economic subjects.
Sly-Fox Films, Inc.
627 First Ave. No.
Minneapolis, Minn.
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Earle C. Sly
VICE-PRESIDENT
R. S. Stebbins
SECRETARY
Ethel H. Sly
Specializing in slide films with sound, screen ads
and special theatre trailers.
Use Eastman Kodak Super Pan and their Sono-
chrome positive type of raw stock.
Also deal in the various types and makes
of 16 mm. cameras and silent and sound 16 mm.
projectors.
Society for Visual Education, Inc.
327 5". La Salle Street
Chicago, III.
PRESIDENT
M. M. WiTHAM
VICE-PRESIDENT
B. J. Kleerup
SECRETARY
I. G. Doyle
Manufacturers of S.V.E. single and double frame
Picturol Projectors (slidefilm stereopticons), pro-
ducers of educational motion pictures, and educa-
tional and industrial slidefilms, silent or sound.
Stark-Films
219 W. Centre Street
Baltimore, Md.
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
Milton Stark
SALES MANAGER
Ralph Mountcastle
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Harry Vogelstein
219 W. Centre St.
BOOKING DEPARTMENT
Rose Stark
This company has made an approximate total of
150 pictures, of a non-theatrical nature almost ex-
clusively. Now equipped for sound recording,
production and projection. Licensee for Maryland
for Western Electric Non-Theatrical Sound Projec-
tion, 16 and 35 mm. Average footage, 1,500 feet;
total footage of raw stock used annually; negative,
50,000 feet; positive, 125,000 feet, including ir,
mm.; covers entire U. S., uses Eastman and
Dupont raw stock; also Agfa.
Strickland Industrial Film Corporation
163 Walton Street
Atlanta, Ca,
PRESIDENT
C. D. Beeland, Jr.
SECRETARY
Mrs. C. D. Beeland
SALES MANAGER
E. L. Gibson
TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
M. S. Eaves
LABORATORY MANAGER
V. A. Lambert
16mm. DEPARTMENT
W. H. White
Production for Coca-Cola Company, Pure Oil
Company, Tennessee Furniture Corporation, Nehi
Bottling Company, Avondale Mills of Alabama,
Georgia Military College, Aristocrat Dairies,
Wesleyan College, Davenport Hosiery Mills, etc.
Sixty-five productions — silent, sound, black and
white, and natural color for sales promotion, in-
stitutional and educational purposes. Negative raw
stock, 60,000 ft.; positive raw stock, 750,000 ft.
Uses DuPont, Eastman and Gevaert raw stock.
Wilding Picture Productions, Inc.
7635 Grand Riz'er Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
1345 Argyle Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
6625 Romaine Avenue
HoUyivood, Cal.
PRESIDENT
N. E. Wilding
VICE-PRESIDENT
R. L. Miller
SECRETARY-TREASURER
R. D. L. Fleming
PRODUCTION MANAGER
J. M. Constable
During past year, made pictures for the follow-
ing: Plymouth-Dodge-De Soto Divisions, Chrysler
Corp., Deere & Co., Sears Roebuck & Co., Perfect
Circle Co., Hudson Motor Car Co., Ford Motor
Company, Olds-Pontiac Divisions, General Motors
Corp., United Cigar Stores, Knox Gelatin Co.,
T-ever Brothers, Pillsbury Flour Co., F'rigidaire,
Robert Shaw, Willard Storage Battery Co., Bendix
Home Appliance Corp., Liptons Tea.
Zenith Cinema Service
soil N. Sawyer Avenue
Chicago, III.
PROPRIETOR
Otto Hangartner
Has produced ten industrial motion pictures in
the past year, all of which were prer-ired for
screening in sales departments. Average footage,
1200 ft. 16 mm. Uses 16 mm. reversible.
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Highlights of News
June, 1936 to June, 1937
to release 69 features in
Warner net for 29 weeks
In-
JUNE, 1936
June I
Twentieth Century-Fox
1936-37 season, 100 shorts
jumps to $1,976,245.
June 2
New contract form asked by Ed Kuykendall.
June 4
Allied States Association in annual convention,
surance deal with Lloyds in London is studied.
June 5
Producer divorce from exhibition is AlHed aim.
June 6
Allied decides to raise $250,000 fund to carry on
litigation. Spending is road to prosperity, declares
H. M. Warner. Republic to release 68 pictures.
June 8
Nathan Burkan dies. Wide changes made in RCA's
agreement with Twentieth Century -Fox.
June 9
Paramount's selling plan to be flexible. Columbia-
RCA make 10-year sound agreement. William Mel-
niker made M-G-M foreign theatre head.
June 10
Majors studying acquisition of Erpi. Pettijohn sug-
gests selling each picture to the highest bidder.
Erpi cuts rates to RCA level. MPTOA concluding
initial conferences with distributors on 10-point trade
practice program.
June 12
Robbins Music Corp. makes tie-up with Twentieth
Century -Fox.
June 13
Theatre pact resulting
anti-trust suit readv for :
from dismissal of St.
ignatures.
Louis
June 15
Universal to have 42
three Warner houses in
features. F. & M. to take
St. Louis June 26. Disney
will make feature in 1940.
June 16
Five industry men sought for Paramount board.
RKO film budget to be biggest ever, says Leo Spitz.
Finances set, harmony seen for Universal.
June 17
Neil F. Agnew, Barney Balaban and E. V. Richards
named as industry men on Paramount board. RKO
lists 26 star films in total of 54. Vitaphone to release
140.
June 18
M. H. Aylesworth tells stafif there will be merger.
New national field organization seen in local boards
as result of MPTOA discussions.
June 19
Police renew moves against socalled chance games in
motion picture theatres.
I
June 20
British proposal seeks 10-year quota and fixed cost
Sabath Congressional hits bondholders' committees
June 21
Renewals of Wilby-Kincey and Lucas & Jenkins
Paramount partnership deals expected. Columbia to
have 42 with 16 westerns. Five majors offer total
of 270 films.
June 22
No film bills are passed by 74th Congress. Isidore
Ostrer asserts there is no deal pending between Gau-
mont British and Twentieth Century-Fox. J
June 24 "
Choice of Adolph Zukor as Paramount head re-
garded as likely. Election year is no worry, says
Jack Cohn.
June 25
Stanton Griffis named head of Paramount executive
committee succeeding H. A. Fortington.
June 26
Paramount board fails to act on theatre deals.
Kenneth A. Nyman pleads for end of theatre building
at meeting of British Cinematograph Exhibitors Asso-
ciation.
June 29
Cuts in Erpi scales expected to be 33 1/3 per cent.
Major Henry A. Proctor, M.P., favors British quota on
competitive basis.
June 30
Adolph Zukor confers with Paramount officers
preliminary to board elections. L^A sales forces hear
details of 35 pictures for new season.
JULY
July I
Warners seen rejoinmg ASCAP.
July 2
Mayor La Guardia signs bill regulating attendance
of minors in New York theatres.
July 3
Balaban elected president of Paramount. Pope asks
extension of The Legion of Decency.
July 6
Papal encyclical praises U. S. film gains.
July 7
Protest filed on Cuba's N. Y. censor board.
July 8
Joseph M. Schenck admits negotiations in progress
with Ostrers for purchase of G. B. control.
July 9
Dr. A. H. Giannini elected president of United!
Artists. Thomas Meighan dies. ]
July 10
London reports Loew's will buy G. B.
July I!
First National dissolved after 19 years.
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July 13
Paramount to dissolve studio subsidiary.
July 14
N. Y. theatre building reaches all-tinic high.
July 15
Paramount terminates Otterson's contract.
July 16
Kennedy report to be shown to holders of Para-
mount securities.
July 17
Wall Street publishes Kennedy Paramount report
Ju[y 18
Cuba indicates dropping of New York censors.
July 20
Paramount aims at smaller directorate.
July 21
M-G-M buys half of the Fox share in G. B. Para-
mount sues Goldwyn on Gary Cooper's contract
July 22
,,^J!;''^il'^ ^^^^ '°^^ °^ ^- B. control to Fox and
M-G-M.
July 23
British to own 65 per cent of G. B. stock.
July 24
. ^•■^•. Lynch signs to operate Paramount theatres
in Florida.
July 27
Skouras names Powers to Alperson's buying post.
July 28
RKO 26-week net jumps $734,492.
July 31
Otterson contract settled by Paramount board.
AUGUST
August I
Andrew W. Smith resigns as eastern and Canadian
general sales manager for Warners.
August 3
Gradwell L. Sears named general sales manager by
Warners.
August 4
ASCAP board of directors reinstates Warners after
an absence of six months.
August 5
Several major companies consider ignoring Govern-
ment s film questionnaire.
August 6
W. Ray Johnston's contract as president of Re-
public terminated.
August 7
New York theatres to eliminate "early bird" ad-
missions Sept. 4 and S.
August 8
Warners' started sound picture exhibition 10 years
ago. Roxy 12-month net up to $172,254.
August 10
Suggestion made to drop chance games in New York
theatres.
August 1 1
U. S. films facing restrictions in Italy.
August 12
Warner survey indicates public prefers single bills
to double feature policy.
August 15
Signing of Loew's-G.B.-20th Century-Fox deal ex-
pected within week.
August 18
Films unaffected by the Patman Act. MPTOA ask-
ed for Federal regulation bill.
August 19
Kuykendall says concessions will eliminate Federal
law threat.
August 20
R. F. (Pete) Woodhull dies.
August 21
Carlo Roncoroiii, Italian envoy, arrives to discuss
U. S. cooperation with Italy's production.
August 22
Five to 10-cent admission increase is considered by
New York theatres.
August 24
Move to end duals at Minneapolis and St. Louis.
August 25
Whitford Drake says patent rights in foreign coun-
tries will be void after 1945.
August 26
Soviets plan 450 productions for next year.
August 27
Survey shows industry is "in the black."
August 28
New York theatres report to M.P.P.D.A. on effects
of film star broadcasting.
August 29
Steady increase in attendance being maintained.
SEPTEMBER
September I
Longer reels will go into use gradually.
September 2
Exhibitors in U.K. plan own production; moves to
counter G. B. deal stir distributors in England.
September 3
Reorganization of RKO oflf until October.
September 4
Distributors pressing for percentages.
September 5
Lawyers return with draft of British deal; Zukor
says new optimism prevails.
September 9
Holiday receipts are 20-50 per cent above last year.
New moves in sight to set 10-point program.
September 10
See collapse of "early bird" drive in New York.
September 1 1
Allied moves to prevent owner.ship of theatres by
producers.
September 12
Consolidated finance plan up for stock vote.
September 14
Paramount profit for three months predicted; Cen-
tral film service plan being widened.
September 15
Irving Tlialberg dies in Hollywood at .37 years.
Joseph M. Schenck sees G.B. deal in effect by Jan.
2 on his return from London.
September 16
Funeral rites for Thalberg are held in Hollywood.
New national independent organization is up again.
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September 17
"U" to expand feature list, says J. Cheever Cowdin.
September 18
Producing in Italy by American con'.panies is called
six to eight months away. A. T. & T. wins patent
suit against GTP.
September 19
Edward P. Kilroe sees hope of pact on copyright on
his return from Berne convention.
September 21
Seek uniformity in theatre sound. A. F. of L. de-
nies plan to make labor films.
September 22
G.B. deal faces collapse; Schenck holds to terms.
September 23
Twentieth Century-Fox must approve sale of G.B.,
says Schenck.
September 24
Key grosses at four-year high mark, $2,090,144. Max-
well aim may be joint Gaumont rule.
September 25
Y. Frank Freeman gets Floyd Odium's place on
Paramount board.
September 26
M. H. Aylesworth quits NBC for RKO post.
September 30
Radio council being studied by majors. Maxwell
deal for G.B. oflF, London hears.
OCTOBER
October I
Sidney R. Kent, president of Twentieth Century-
Fox, sails for London on Gaumont -British deal.
October 2
Walter Reade annotincwS plans for 100 theatres in
small communities.
October 3
G.B. deal is not terminated despite setback, says
Joseph M. Schenck.
October 5
Deals with British International Pictures are held up
awaiting G.B. negotiations.
October 6
"U" will have 52 next year, says President R. H.
Cochrane.
October 7
Speculate on price control for pictures. England
hears government is stopping G.B. deal.
October 8
Plan for new setup at RKO being speeded. KRS
asks cut of two-thirds in new quota.
October 9
A. W. Smith, Jr., joins U.A. as sales chief. Report
majors ready to reply to MFTOA on 10-point program.
October 10
Maxwell says deal nears for Ostrers' G.B. interest.
October 12
Maxwell deal for G.B. now hinges on 20th Century-
Fox. Distributor concessions reported to be coming
soon on MPTOA program.
October 13
G.B. deal not set; Maxwell explains. S. K. Wolf
elected president of S.M.P.E.
October 14
Independents and B. & K. settle dispute over clear-
ance in Chicago.
October 16
S. R. Kent dropping British deal.
October 17
Film stocks, bonds spurt; sales heavy on New York
cxclianges.
October 19
Incone gain from reorganizing is reported.
October 20 . . ^
See precedent in injunction on Bette Davis in Eng-
land by Warner Brothers after star repudiated con-
tract and signed with Toeplitz in England.
October 21
Maxwell paid £625,000 in cash, stock for non-votmg
shares in G.B.
October 22
Debentures of RKO tied in with notes.
October 23
SEC charges made against Consolidated. Court de-
lay sought on RKO notes payment. 4
October 24
More delays on Roxy plan seen. Consolidated's re-
capitalization plan approved by court.
October 26
Weekly gross of Twentieth Century -Fox reaches
$1,150,000.
October 27
Air shows aim at restoring stage to road. ASCAP to
ask Canadian concessions.
October 28
Treasury may investigate "Amphitryon." Renew
discussions of big claim against RKO.
October 29
Sales policy stand awaited by Kuykendall. New
national organization is considered by Indepeiiden'.
Theatre Owners Association.
October 30
Majors again delay trade policy drive. Warner radio
r.iove seen as step toward network.
October 31
Negotiate air programs from sound stages. Mark
Ostrer moves to slash studio costs.
NOVEMBER
November 2
Rush for film names en the radio is looked for.
November 3
Twentieth Century-Fox will oppose G.B. shift to
Metropolis & Bradford Trust, says Sidney R. Kent
returning from abroad. Daily television broadcasts
begun in London.
November 4
Industry expects upturn in grosses as the election
ends. Political campaigns have kept theatregoers
away.
November 5
Congressmen seeking film regulation are reelected.
New Canadian music tax is a slash of 25 per cent
under U.S. rate; general acceptance sought. Warners
reported seeking theatres throughout England.
November 6
Revival of the NRA through a constitutional amend-
ment is seen. Non-sectarian Anti-Nazi league protests
to Joseph M. Schenck on showing of German-made
Olympic films distributed by M-G-M.
November 9
Universal first major to grant MPTOA committee
concessions. Charles "Chic" Sale dies in Hollywood.
Metro withdraws Olympic films.
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November 10
Mayor LaGuardia issues ultimatum in union opera-
tor troubles. Tlireatens to close all theatres involved
unless bombings cease.
November 1 1
Hearst name dropped from Metrotone newsreel.
November 12
Local 306 absorbs Allied Operators' Union ending
protracted differences.
November 13
Allied brands MPTO moves as maneuver aimed at
Neely-Pettengill bill.
November 14
Foreign stock buying here starts Federal study.
President Roosevelt aims to guard against dumping.
November 16
"U" to apply exhibitor concessions this season.
Duals in Chicago seen m two weeks.
November 17
William Koenig quits Universal.
November 18
Government studying rise in film securities. Treas-
ury, Reserve Board and SEC concerned over heavy
sales. G.B. is said to be considering abandonment of
producing for world market. RKO's reorganization
plan due before court.
November 19
Isidore Ostrer sails to iron out G.B. impasse. War-
ners add $3,000,000 to film budget.
November 20
Loew deal for U.A. theatres called off. British group
propofces new major circuit. Portal, Rank and Woolf
seek 400-500 houses.
November 21
RKO again to share control of Music Hall.
November 23
Regulation of broadcasting under way. Maxwell sets
new drive on U.S. market. Warners' net for year is
$3,177,312.
November 24
RKO reorganization plan presented; hearing set for
Dec. 23. Ostrers intend to retain G.B. control, says
Isidore Ostrer. Loew's net of $11,076,822 six-year high.
November 27
Separate film conference is Federal plan. 20th Cen-
tury-Fox for cancellation, conciliation.
November 28
Moyne Committee asks SO per cent quota in 10 years.
November 30
British se harm in quota of SO per cent. Chicago
chance games threatened by business men.
DECEMBER
December I
Maurice Ostrer says Maxwell has no option on G.B.
December 2
"Square Deal" promised ITO by Lichtman. Chicago
group moves against theatre games.
December 3
"U" to apply cancellation on split buys. Court fight
is begun on RKO plans.
December 4
Kuykendall seeks action by distributors to set up
loct! conciliation boards.
December 5
Copyright on Bank Night voided by U. S. Circuit
Court of Appeals.
December 7
MPTO A seeks united front on inimical legislation.
December 8
Hays pleased, he says, by accord with Italy. U. A.
to drop score charge next season.
December 9
Schenck gets contract and stock option. G.B. "A"
shares to Maxwell or deal will fail, reported alternative.
December 10
Washington meeting called off by Berry. French
plan to ban double featuring.
December 1 1
RKO moves to end the claim of Orpheum. Licht-
man and Katz are named Loew vice-presidents.
December 12
Refused sale of G.B. stock, Mayer says. Business
halts for eight minutes to hear Edward's farewell.
Legislation seen outcome of Berry conference.
December 15
Loew's admits buying into G.B. from 20th-Fox.
Bank Night is lottery, says Kansas court.
December 16
lATSE now aims to organize house staffs. Charge
A. T. & T. with monopoly of radio wire.
December 17
U. S. names distributors in trust case.
December 18
Dual billing regulation up in Texas anti-trust suit.
December 19
Twentieth -Fox gets 83 per cent of stock in Roxy
plan.
December 20
NBC plans extensive drive to acquire Hollywood
film talent for radio programs from the studios. Ex-
pansion of broadcasting facilities in film center is part
of plan.
December 31
Film stock on New York Exchange appreciates
$162,636,2S0 in the year 1936.
JANUARY, 1937
January 8
Zukor silver jubilee dinner is held at studios in
Hollywood.
January 15
First copyright measure goes before House.
January 18
N. Y. area has 24 new theatres, 32,481 seats.
January 20
8S0 more theatres open in U. S. in year.
January 22
Warners gain nearly 100% in 13 weeks.
January 23
Yamins again is elected as Allied chief.
January 25
Three firms now dominate German field. (Ufa,
Tobis, Bavaria.)
January 28
Philadelphia police halt theatre games.
January 30
Holders of only $200,000 in Roxy bonds oppose
Fox offer.
FEBRUARY
February 2
Congress gets new plea for probe of FCC.
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February 3
Nat Levine resigns presidency of Republic Pro-
ductions.
Sound theatres of the world estimated at 55,563.
February 4
Europe leads world gain in sound houses.
February 8
Grosses gain 13.8% in 28 key cities for year.
February 9
Educational's stockholders approve plan. New
compajiy shares to be exchanged for old.
February 10
Warner stock sales halted after statement on
issues.
February 1 1
Deals signed ending long union fight.
February 19
Holders make attack upo3i RKO's stock plan.
February 25
I-X)ew drops games in New York ; RKO action is
national.
February 26
J. J. McCarthy, chairman of the advertising
advisory committee, M.P.P.D.A., dies on coast in
59th year.
February 27
"Cooperation assured for MPTOA program,"
says Hays.
MARCH
March 3
Story purchases show large increase.
March 5
Paul Muni, Luise Rainer and "The Great Zieg-
feld" are Academy Award Winners.
Hays celebrates 15 years in films today.
March 8
Film industry drive is not C.I.O.'s plan.
March 15
MPTOA opens convention at Miami.
March 17
"Industry self-rule at stake," says Kuykendall.
March 18
MPTOA reports concern over labor problem.
March 26
About 585 films set for 1937-38.
March 29
Lent cuts key theatres' receipts to $1,626,240.
March 30
I'ilmdom pays Zukor honor in New York.
APRIL
April 3
MPPDA picks Hays as leader for 16th year.
April 5
Norma She.irer now a partner in Mayer firm.
April 6
Studio labor unions given 10% pay increase.
April 9
Pick Quigley award victors in close vote.
April 14
Whitford D'rake chosen as president by Erpi
board.
April 16
KKO's '36 net three times larger than for 193S.
April 19
Key city grosses fall oft to $1,.S15,850 after
Easter.
April 23
House of Lords agrees to 10-year quota exten-
sion.
April 24
B. P. Schulberg leaving Paramount for "A"
films.
Moe Siegel named president of Republic.
April 26
Big films keep first run grosses up to $1,716,387.
MAY
May I
Strike threatens as three groups quit.
May 3
MGM's sales policy to be held flexible.
May 5
Studio heads help present Quigley award.
May 8
Airship fire films cover U. S. in day.
May 10
Scramble for new houses in New York area is
under way.
May 12
MGM studies ad accessory rental plans.
May 15
Merrill lands minus reels of coronation and
editors breathe again.
May 18
Rogers opens "U" meeting with product dis-
cussion.
May 19
Reels in race to ship films on coronation.
May 20
Zukor's contract to go before Paramount holders.
May 21
Smith resigns as president of Pathe News. Ned
Depinet is named executive.
May 22
Jack Connolly leaves Pathe; Ullman appointed.
May 24
Australia is firm on quota stipulations.
May 25
Teaching film gains told at S.M.P.E. meetmg.
May 28
Goldwyn and Korda get U.A. option.
JUNE
June 2
Strike ended by agreement with painters.
June 3
Pennsylvania passes bill taxing circuit theatres.
June 4
Doyle leaves Greater Union Theatre group.
June 5
Five more exchange cities agree on wages and
hours.
June 8
Jean Harlow dies on coast in 27th year.
June I I
Paramount to have 22 at cost of million each.
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